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Seager’s Barber Shop

John Seager

 

1904

Watertown Daily Times, 05 26 1904

 

John C. Seager's modern barbershop and bathrooms, are the finest in this part of the state, and must be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Seager invites many friends and patrons to call at his place of business, No. 108 Main Street, where he will be pleased to show them his new tonsorial parlors.   WDT

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Mayor Charles Mulberger was without question Watertown’s most flamboyant mayor, a very popular executive.  He had a law degree but never practiced law.  He would come down to the business section every morning around 10 o’clock, go to the old Seager Barber Shop for his daily shave and a trim, then walk over to a floral shop and buy a fresh carnation which he wore each day in his bottonhole, then make the rounds of downtown business places, including the old Deutsches Dorf which was then the gathering place for many Watertown business men and executives.  It was by far the finest saloon Watertown ever had and was located at the corner of Main and North Third Street, now the site of the Wisconsin Gas-Electric building.

 

Seager Barber Shop

Charles Seager

 

1958

09 25          Leith Poole of 811 Garfield Street has taken over the operation of Seager's Barber Shop at No. 5 Main Street.  He recently purchased the shop and its equipment from Charles Seager, who is retiring due to ill health.  The building in which the shop is located is owned by Mr. Seager.  In addition to Mr. Poole, other barbers in the shop are Richard Nelson and Donald Cowen.   WDT

 

 

Cross-References:

No 1:  1898, John Seager Barber shop ON Main St Bridge, Farmers Picnic Parade

No 2:  1950s-70s, Seager Barber Shop 1957c, 5 E Main, city assessor image