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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
WATERFOWL GETS
SINGLE NOMINEE
PRIMARY REVEALS WAYLOCAL
DEMOCRATS ARE USED.
Notwithstanding the Fact There
are 800 Party Votes in Jefferson
CO. Wards Jefferson City Gets
1t All-FOrt Atkinson Gets Moth
ina from Political Pie Counter.

Editor Leader: The official canvass
election in this county, reveales some
| facts to which it seems pertinent tC
call attention. do not doubt that they
will open the eyes of democrats as
we'll as republicans, at least they
should. A few figures will demon
strate the correctness of this PROPOSE
ton. Consider for a moment the
composition of the democratic county
ticket. Jefferson with it's $50 demo-
cratic votes gets the senatorship,
sheriff, county clerk and register of
deeds; Fort Atkinson with its 370
democratic votes get nothing, and
Watertown with it's 800 democratic
votes in the Jefferson county wards
is put off with the office of clerk of
the court. That the democrats out
side of the county seat should be in
open rebellion over such ticket is
quite natural. Look a little further
into the returns and you will find a
peculiar and significant result. Mr..
Bullwinkel's large vote at Jefferson
shows plainly enough that he receiv-
ed republican support. 1t was the
same old deal which has existed for
years between the Jefferson ring of
republicans and democrats who use
the same quill and work together har-
moniously to accomplish the same end.
How else can one account for the vote
on other democratic candidates? The
total vote for district attorney was
3O6, register of deeds go, treasurer
325, and county clerk 372 The vote
on sheriff was 4O1. Here is hand
some margin and it can only mean
that republicans voted for Bullwin-
KEEL, which they could safely do, their
own candidate having no opposition.
A ticket so-ill proportional and Jug
handled as that of the democracy does
not appeal to any one for support.
It's defeat would be a deserved rebuke
to the party managers and to the ring
which has too long been in the saddle
and dominated the nominations of both
parties. Never before did it select
two candidates for the same office
from Jefferson but circumstance this
time made this necessary. If 1T were
possible to defeat them both the ret
rlbution would be the more righteous
and complete. If the voters, and
democrats particularly, are satisfied
with such political maneuvering as
above pointed out, of course they will
vote accordingly and invite contin-
uance of ring rule. 1t seems that the
people must tire of it sooner or later.
Perhaps they are not ready for it yet,
however.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Wisconsin Inventors,

The following patents were issued
this week to Wisconsin inventors as
repored by D. Swift & Co., Patent
Lawyers, Washington, D. c.:
RI. Angel, Clinton, Cement fence
post; G. W. Bixby, La Crosse, Plow
rudder; J. L. Dean, Milwaukee,
Envelop -moistener; M. Dunn, Marsh
field, Pocket-ballot; F. H. Keller,
Milwaukee, Adjustable wagon seat
an support, l.. C. P. Lund, Oakfeld,
Stove piper joint; W. H. Preston,
Valley Junction, Desk tool; L. Sch
lesinger, Milwaukee, Printing appara-
tus, R. Ziebell, Oshkosh, Vending
machine.
Copies of any of the above patents
will be furnished to our readers at
ten cents each, by ID. Swift & Co.
Washington, D. c., our special paten
correspondents.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
The Makinq of Shoes.

The DEVELOPMENT of the American
shoe trade has led to the utilization
of many substances not thought of a
few years ago While it remains true
that there is nothing like leather"
for the most desirable footwear, it is
fact that new kinds of leather have
come into large use. The finely fin
ished calfskin still holds supremacy,
but it has numerous rivals, and espe-
cially in ladies' shoes, in which it is
desirable to have light and pliable ma
terial, is there a wonderful variety or
fabrics. For the heavier wear Of men
ALLIGATOR skins have been drafted
into service Recent official statistics
show that our tanneries now use about
100000 alligator skins yearly. The
outlay is about $450,000. Of the ma
terial Florida furnishes p per cent,
Louisiana 20 per cent, and Central
America Sc per cent. So it will be
seen, says the Troy Times, that the
extending of our commercial relations
with the Latin-Americans means a
considerable addition to the raw ma
terial" with which we clothe our
feet.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Fred Hoffman,, third. Time: S sec
onds.
35 yard dash for boys under 12-
Roy Martin, first; Bonnie Pitzner
second; John Kelly, third. Time: a
seconds.
80 yard dash for girls-Helen Adsit,
first, Gertrude Springer, second; Meta
Schmidt, third. Time: 4 seconds.
60 yard dash for gills-Lillian Field
schneider, first; Minnie Markus, sect
ond. Time: 81 seconds.
THE POULTRY EXHIBIT.
The poultry department at the fair
this year is an exhibition that every
visitor to the fair should see without
| fail. 1t is so far ahead of las. wear
that it is difficult to draw a COMPARE
son. This feature of the fair is under
the SUPPLEMENTARY of George Weber,
the proprietor Of the Riverside poul-
try yards. Mr.. Weber is the right
man in the right place. He has GER
tainly shown an interest in his depart
ment that IS worthy of ,mmendation.
Mr.. Weber has large exhibit of
poultry and the Leader says without
fear of contradiction that better ex-
bihit could not be found at any fair
in the state of Wisconsin. Mr.. Web
err has worked most faithfully to Sc
cure an exhibition in the poultry line
that would be credit to the fair and
that he has been successful was amply
evidenced by the complimentary words
heard from those who viewec the ex-
hibit Yesterday His own exhibit
consists of white Emden geese, Tou-
louise African geese, Pekin and Rem
ducks, B. P. rocks, white P. R.,
white single comb w. L., S. G. B.
L., B. G. B. L., l.. Bahamas, S. S.
Hamburgs. There are twenty-seven
exhibitors in all. Among the princi-
pal ones are Geo. Weber, city; VIM.
Stats, city; Ed. Schmeidemann, Lake
Mills; Frank Meyer, city; R. Hadley,
Oconomowoc; Emil Goetsch, R. R.
No. 2; A. E. Pfaffenbach, Albert Zier
and J. ]. Race, city.
JUNEAU VICTORIOUS.
The base ball game in the morning
between the Juneau and Water town
high school teams was a very interest
ing feature of the day. The game
was snappy from start to finish. the
score being 6 to in favor of Juneau
The features of the game were the
good work of both batteries and the
batting of C. Casey of the locals.
The lineup was as follows:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
WILL HAVE 4 LARGE
MILITARY COMPANY
ONE OF THIS YEARS FEATURES
AT N. W. VARSITY.
Great Number of the Old Guards
are Back and a Large Number
of New ReCruitS-COmpdny Will
COnSiStOf Sixty Members Henry
Diehl in Command.

The prospects for a large and good
military company at the Northwestern
University this year are brighter and
better than they have been for the
last number of years. The greater
number of the old guards are back in
line and large number of new re-
crults have been drilled the past few
weeks, on the college campus. They
have made such remarkable headway
in their drill exercises that they were
able to join the ranks of the regulars
last night. The company will now
have from six to seven squads and
with officers, will consist of about 90
members. Mr.. Henry Diehl, an en-
ergetic young man. has charge of the
company this year, and will undoubt-
eddy aid the company in it's success.
The other officers are: E. Sauer, first
lieutenant; F. E. Stern, second lieu
tenant; H. Hartwlg, first sergeant :;
koehler, second sergeant; j. Neigh
orn, third sergeant; E. Berg, fourth
sergeant and quartermaster; l.. Zles-
Ter, fifth sergeant and assistant quar-
termaster; Wadzinski, sixth sergeant
and colorbearer. The corporals are i:
Toepel, Ziesemer, Kirchen, and
Hahnke. The regular drill hours have
been announced for Tuesday and Fri
day from A to p. M, while Wednes-
day eve from 6 80 to 7 200 will be par
ade drill.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
REV. A. H. FINGER
TO SOUTH BEND, ind.
CHANGE ORDERED AT CON
FERENCE AT COLUMBUS.
Will Be Succeeded Here BY Rev.
Henry KdrnOpp. Who Comes
From South Bend-NeWS of
Transfer Causes Feeling OF Re-
greet Among Congregation.

Rev. A. H. Finger has been trans
ferred from the pastorate of the Ger
man M. E. church in this city, to the
church of the same denomination at
South Bend. Indiana.
This decision was one of the results
of the Chicago district conference
which opened at Columbus last We'd
nesday and closed Sunday evening.
Rev. Finger and Presiding Elder, A. c..
Berg returned to Watertown early
yesterday morning, having been in
attendance throughout, the conference.
Rev. Finger is to be succeeded
here by Rev. Henry Karnopp, who
leaves South Bend to assume the pas
torate Of the local church. The new
conner is not a stranger in this section
of the state, having occupied the pull
pit in the church at Beaver Dam and
Lowell. He Is quiet well acquainted
here and comes highly recommended.
HIS brother at one time was pastor
of the local church and therefore he
became quite we'll acquainted with the
members of the congregation.
1t was with feelings of regret that
the news Of the transfer of Rev. Fin
ger was learned in Watertown. 1t
was not alone among the members of
the congregation, but with all citizens
who enjoy the acquaintance of the
reverend gentleman. Rev. Finger
assumed the pastorate of the church
here three years ago, coming to
Watertown from Oconomowoc. During
those three years, he has accomplished
much in the upbuilding. That lapse
of time has witnessed the payment of
a good sum on the church debt, also
the organization of the Brotherhood,
which has been wonderful aid in
the church work. Best of all, there
has been wonderful increase in the
church attendance.
Rev. Finger has proven a most
worthy citizen and kind neighbor.
The feeling of regret is mutual, for
he too regrets his departure from
Watertown, where he has found his
associations and labors most congeniai.
The change was ordered to take place
Immediately, therefore, Rev. Finger
will preach his closing sermon next
Sunday and on the following Sunday
he will be succeeded by Rev Karnopp,
who was in the city yesterday arrang-
ing for his removal to Watertown,
which will be the earlier part of the
next week.
The above change was made among
the churches in the Immediate vicinity
of Watertown.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Baseball in England.

Baseball seems as slow in taking
country Yet it has a good start and
the prediction is made that before the
summer ends there will be 20 league
clubs in Great Britain. The game
was introduced in England in 1874,
when the Philadelphia Athletics and
the Bostons made tour of the Coun.
try. In 1889 a game of baseball was
played on the historic Kensington
oval, with the Tresent king in at
tendance Buffalo Bits cowboys
played several games in England
afterwards. Later the National Base
oall association was formed and also
the incorporated London Baseball
association During the nineties, five
clubs were playing regularly in and
about London. A few weeks ago a
match game was played in London,
in which all the players were English
except the catchers. The American
boys who are in England with Rhodes
scholarships are doing much to de-
velop the game there. AS yet the Eng
lishmep do not seem able to master
the art of the catcher. Neither do
they understand the slang of the
game, which adds so much to its en-
joyment The spectators also miss
many of the fine points of the sport,
SAYS the Cleveland Leader. Baseball
may grow on King Edwards islands,
will supersede cricket.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Good Membership.

The membership Of the Apollo club
is increasing steadily and is larger
now than was expected. Yesterday,
the membership had increased to
eighty. The membership fee has
been fixed at S. for the season, 81. SO
payable on the 10Th of October and
81. SO on the 18th of January. This
was .lade necessary in order to guar
antee the expense of Prof. Daniel
Protheroe of Milwaukee, who has
been engaged as director of the club.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
MAY PLAY A TEAM
OF THE OLD STARS
Echoes of the Football Season
Heard From Northwest
ern University.

There is great probability that a
game of football will be played this
fall between the Northwestern var
sity team and an eleven composed of
the old players such as Motzkus. the
great punter, Wendland, captain of
two N. w. U. football teams, Woy-
aim, the fast half back, Paukow,
Eickmann, Mueller, and some more of
the old time stars. The Management
is about to make the satisfactory ar
rangements and it is only hoped that
such game will be palyed, as il
will undoubtedly prove highly inter
esting.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
VOSS REPORTS ON
WATERWORKS TEST
Deductions Are Drawn From
Findings at Test Made
Last Friday.

A meeting of the board of water
commissioners was held at the office
of the city clerk last evening. The
principal feature of the meeting was
report to the board by Commissioner
Voss on the test of water pressure at
the Northwestern university last Fri
day afternoon He drew comparison
of the height of the stream to the
buildings; graphically described Ell
manner of the test with double este
40foot hose running into Siam, eth
also of the stand pipe and direct
pressure. He speaks in his report
of the defect found in the electric
valve to shut off the pressure at the
stand pipe.
He draws a comparison of the
difference between the 800 feet of
single line hose to that above men
toned. He also speaks of the work
of the Silsby engine and gives the
pressure of each. At the pumping
station that day there was 80 pounds
of steam and lis pounds of water
pressure on the mains. The Sllsby
showed up so pounds of steam and
220 pounds of water pressure, throw
ing an immense stream.
Mr.. Voss then makes his deductions
from his findings. One is to the effect
that the electric valve should be kept
in just as good order as the pumps,
also that in case of fire the distance
from the hydrant to the fire should be
measured as accurately as possible,
so that no unnecessary hose shall be
laid.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
FIRST DAY OF THE
|NTER-COUNTY FAIR
CHILDREN'S DAY BRINGS OUT
5000 SMILING FACES.
Days Amusement Opened With d
Ball Game Between Juneau and
WdtertOWn HighS-Long List of
Field Day Sports -HilgendOrf
Did Good Work.

If the weather yesterday is cri-
terion as to the success of the second
annual exhibition of the Watertown
Inter County Fair association, then
it will far overreach last year in the
way of attendance. Good fortune is
evidently on the side of the fair as
ISOLATION, for yesterday while warm,
could be called an ideal day.
The officials of the association were
| jubilant as result of the first day,
notwithstanding the fact that it was
chidren's day and all children under
the age of eighteen were admitted to
the grounds free Of charge. A more
ideal day could not have greeted the
opening of the local fair, which like
wine, improves with age and it is
evident that next year there will be
many wonderful improvements on the
grounds, made necessary by the crowd.
ed conditions of all exhibit buildings
this year.
While yesterday was an exception
ally good day in the way of attractions
for the opening of fair, the officers
were nevertheless busy in making
final arrangements. They were
buslly engaged in entering stock, ex-
hibits, alloting privileges. The Sec
retary's office was the scene of activ-
ity throughout the day and the officers
had strenuous task and one that
would drive an excited person to the
mad house. 1t was continual stream
of humanity in and out of the office
through the day. The queries put
were enough to tax the patience of a
saint. But all corners were treated IN
courteous manner and their wants
disposed Of with a rapidity and &C
curacy that would put the ordinary
banking house off the boards.
Today will be one of the big days
of the fair. 1t is designated as Water
town day and it is expected there will
be quite a general suspension of bust
ness. Banks, public offices, factories
and stores generally will close in
order that employers and employees can
take advantage of the pleasure of the
day and help to swell the crowd. 1t
is expected that today will open with
rush and Judging from the influx Of
visitors it will continue to the END.
The success of the fair is now up to
one mani the weather man.
FIRST RACE EVENT.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Work of a Genius.

In one of the show windows of the
hardware store of Henry Wink en-
werder, is miniature suspension
bridge the abutment and supporting
towers being constructed entirely OF
ordinary spikes and the suspension
chains of the ordinary square link
chains sold in any hardware store. 1t
is very natural and attractive, the
work of a genius, and Otto Winken-
werder was the genius.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
To Leave W'dtertOWn.

Misses Nellie and Margaret McDon-
aid, whose mother recently passed
away, have decided to leave Water
town and will make their future home
at Madison, where they will join
their brother, Will. They have al
ready packed their household goods
and expect to leave here Friday. The
many friends of the Misses Mcdonald
will learn of their intended departure
with MANY regrets.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Tn tbe Social Realm

Miss Elsie Zimmerman entertained
a number OF her friends at O'CLOCK
supper last evening, the occasion
being in honor of the anniversary of
her birth. Those present were Helen
Neitzel, Kate Klemann, Clara Witt
nebel, Helen Brockmann, Ella Horn,
Laura Neumann and Clara Nowack.
Miss Leona Brandt pleasantly en-
tertained a company of friends yes
terday afternoon. The guest of honor
was Mrs. Pritzlaf of Milwaukee.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Fractured Left Arm.

A seventeen-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Mas, residing on Ninth
street, met with a painful accident
Saturday morning while playing foot
ball in the street near his home. He
fell in such a manner as to sustain a
fracture of the left arm. He was at
tended by DR.. Shinnick.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Fred and Raymond Downing leave
Saturday for Madison, Fred to COM
pIete his last year in the State Uni
versity and Raymond to enter the
freshman class.
H. A. Hardtke of the town of
WATERFOWL, was in the city yester-
day and one among the many callers
at the Leader sanctum.
Thomas Brown and Ernest Jones
are among the Oconomowoc visitors
at the fair.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

sarah Bernhard has been denied
membership in the Legion of Honor,
but whether as a mark of distinction
or not, her press representative does
not say.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Cherry Bounce is owned by A. S.
Fouch of Mazomanie and was driven
by Tom Cummings. Jennie Bast is
also Owned by Mr.. Fouch and was
driven by Geo. Corey. Kawaski
is owned by S. A. Butler of Oregon,
ILL.,, and was driven by Robert King.
Children's day was certainly a
great success. 1t would do the heart
good of any adult with soul to see
the smiling faces Of the little ones,
all of whom were in happy frame
of mind and enjoyed every moment of
the day. The free attractions on the
platform across from the grand stand
was particularly pleasing tu them,
as was also the running race. Their
interest centered especially in the
field day sports, which contests were
open TO the school children of Jeffer-
son and Dodge counties. Owing to
the numerous attractions, it was
found impossible to carry out the
lengthy program which had been pre-
pared by Superintendent of Schools W..
P. Roseman and Chas. Mulberger, Sec
rotary of the fair association. 1t
was disappointment to hundreds of
the children, especially those who had
planned on entering the events which
1T was found necessary to call off.
The grand stand was fairly we'll filled
with the happy youngsters, while they
also lined the fences nearby. 1t is
estimated that there were 5000 chill
dren on the grounds.
FIELD DAY EVENTS.
The result OF the field day events
was as follows:
100 yard dash-Geo. Hilgendorf,
city, first; Ed Hawkins, Lake Mills
second; Max Lawnsbury, Lake Mills
third. Time: 103.
44O yard dash-Geo. Hilgendorf
city first; Ed Hawkins, Lake Mills
second; Fred Hayes, city, 3. Time
% seconds.
22O yard dash-Geo. Hilgendorf
city, first; Simon Casey. city, second
J. Vaughn, city, third. Time: 8
seconds.
Half mile bicycle race. Salick
city, first; K. Kessler, city, second
R. Neumann, city, third. Time: :27
High jump-Walter Schlueter, city
first; Herbert Hawkins of Lake Mills
and Lounsbury of the same place tiet
for second, the same not being decid
ed. Height: 5 feet and FIVE inches.
One half mile relay race-Haye
and Hawkins first lap, Casey an
Biesner second lap, Huford and Hill
gendorf third lap. Eilgendorf, Bies
ner and Hawkins were the winners
Time: 2 SIS.
35 yard dash for grade boys-Joh
Scheck, first; Geo. Feldschneider
second; Rienhold Neuman, third
Time: SO seconds.
so yard dash for grade boys-Joh
Scheck, first; Arthur Powers, second
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Miss Blanche Cressey of Milwau-
kee, is a guest at the home of j. G.
Harrison.
Miss Mabel Downing is in Milwau-
kee visiting relatives and Will be alb
sent a couple of weeks.
Miss Callle Mathewson leaves today
for Everett, Wash, where she will
spend the winter.
Max Gabler was a business visitor
in Milwaukee yesterday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
YOUNG LAD FELL FROM WIND MILL
Suffered Compound Fracture OF
the ThiQh.

Alvin Schwetel, young lad IL
years of age residing IN the town of
Lebanon, seven miles from the city,
met with very serious accident about
O'Clock Sunday evening and one that
will no doubt cause the little fellow
to remain crippled all his life. The
boy fell from q wind mill to the
ground, suffering compound fracture
of the thigh.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Good advice to women. If you
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health, take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. There is nothing like it.
35 cents, Tea or Tablets Charles A.
Gamm.