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J. B. Bennett
(SW corner
First and Wisconsin; same as 600 S. First)
1873
07 19 1873 Tornado, Smith &
Bennett's Machine Shop damaged in the First ward WD
1874
06 24 Last Saturday, at the J. R. Bennetts
foundry (where they make the Watertown Threshing Machine), a group of boys
amused themselves by breaking the steam gauges on some steam engines standing
in the yard awaiting repair. They
completely destroyed the instruments.
The editor thinks the City Marshall should keep his eye on "the little
scamps" and if they are caught repeating this game, they should be
arrested and brought up for trial. WD or WR
1876
07 03 The Watertown Threshing Machine Works by J. Bennet, are a busy
hive of industry these days and the hum and bustle in the shops denote the
confidence in a bountiful crop that is felt by the proprietor. The warehouse is
poled full of Watertown Threshers ready for work in the field, making a
splendid looking array of finely finished machinery. WR
10 18 Cross on new St.
Bernard Church cast at the foundry of Mr. J. B. Bennett. WR
1878
Weltburger ad, 06
22 1878
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1879
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CUTTER
1908
11 06 Hon. J. B. Bennett of Washington, D. C., was a guest
of George W. Hawkins and other old friends here the fore part of the week. This being his old home, he came here to vote
on Tuesday last, residents of Washington not being allowed to vote there. Mr. Bennett was for many years Watertown's
largest manufacturers, manufacturing threshing machines, seeders and farm
implements of all kinds. All his old
friends gave him a most hearty greeting.
While in the city he was a pleasant caller at The Gazette office. He
reports his sons, John and Ruben Bennett well, both being engaged as machinists
in the navy yard at Washington. WG
Cross references:
Ruben Bennett (?), son of J. B.
History of Watertown, Wisconsin