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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
GUN SHOT INJURIES PROVE FATAL
Herman Mas, Dies as Result of
Premature DISCHARGE.

Herman Mas, the young man who
was accidentally shot by the prema-
ture discharge of a rifle a week ago
yesterday, passed away yesterday
morning at his home at Clyman. near
Juneau as result of the accident. A
sad feature of the unfortunate occur
renee is the fact that the young man,
who was onlv % years Of age, was
married only the day preceding the
accident to Miss Mary Eible, who is
left young widow as result of the
sad occurrence. The deceased and
Edwin Theide, young man of this
city, were enjoying target practice
when the accident occurred. Theide
was holding the rifle preparatory to
shoot, when Mas is said to have
grabbed the gun and it was accident
laly discharged. the bullet entering near
the stomach and coming out at the
back. The accident is deplored by
all and especially the young man who
held the rifle when the accident hap
pened. Mrs. Theide, the young
mans mother, with others from
Watertown, will attend the funeral,
which is to take place tomorrow (Sun-
day. afternoon at Juneau.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE IN JAPAN
Mrs. Parks and Daughter Routed
From Hotel By Fire,

L. w. Parks is just in receipt of
letter from his mother, Mrs. Lula L.
Parks, who, in company with her
daughter, Miss Olive Parks, are tour
ing Europe and other foreign lands.
Mrs. Parks writes from Kyoto,. Japan,
and states that she and her daughter
suffered the inconvenience of a hotel
fire, although they were lucky to es-
cape with their lives and baggage.
Although it was IL O'Clock at night
when the fire started, the ladies es-
capped unframed. They managed to
save their clothing by carrying out the
trays of their trunks separately, but
in so doing they came near falling
into an open japanese we'll forty feet
deep. One family from San Francisco
lost all their baggage and two days
later received cablegram stating
that their home, place of business and
all their contents in Frisco had been
destroyed by the earthquake and fire.
Mrs. Parks and her daughter report
that they are having a very pleasant
trip and that they will return to
Watertown about June 20.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
DEATH CALLS MR.. THOMAS MARTIN
Ninety-Yedr-Old Pioneer Resident
Was Called Yesterday.

Yesterday morning. May IS. the
spirit of Thomas Martin left the body
in which it had tabernacled for 90
years, at his late home 902 Tenth
street. The departed had been con-
fined to his home for several months
by illness and for there weeks before
the transition occurred, had been
wandering in his mind until short
time before his passing away when
his mind became clear and he asked ::
How is it with the Grand Army !?
He was a veteran of the civil war and
a member of O. d. Pease Post G. A.
R. of this city under whose auspices
the funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at O'Clock, at the home and the
interment will be at Oak Hill ceme-
terry. Mr.. Martin was good citizen,
neighbor and friend-and a patriot
as was evidenced by his pat. iotism in
taking up arms in defense of his flag
and country during the civil war,
serving in fedreal regiment and
rendering unselfish and self sacrificing
service. His widow and relatives
have the sympathy of all in their
bereavement.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
INDEPENDENT PHONE
SYSTEM TALKED OF
SAID THAT A LOCAL MONIED
MAN is AGITATING 1T.
Already Getting Estimates on the
COSt-Will Contribute Largely in
Time and Money in Organizing
Stock COmpdny-Pldn Toll Lines
Also.

Competition is the life of trade. -
This is even applicable to telephone
systems and all other trusts and COM
bines. If signs Of the times do not
fail, another effort will be made in
the very near future to launch in this
city an independent telephone line.
The Leader was informed last eve
ming by one of the city officials that
one of Watertown' monied men was
seriously considering the movement
for an independent line. In speaking
of the contemplates movement he
said: ''The urgent need of competi-
tive line in the city has long been
considered necessity and l am quite
confident that the plan this time will
materialize. One of our prominent
citizens is now looking into the affair
with view of organizing a stock
company to carry through the scheme
and is even going so far as to get
estimates on the cost of constructing
system here
Asked why the motive was in the
establishment Of new line, the Off
cial added: ave do not feel that we
get the local service we deserve and
we certainly have an abominable in
terurban service. The plan as l I'M
derstand it is to build a line also to
Johnson Creek, this US getting con-
nection with the Dane county line.
also to build out in the direction of
Fond du Lac. thus getting connection
with that city. 1t is a recognized
fact that great amount of business
is getting away from Watertown for
the simple reason that the telephone
connections with the outside world are
not just what they should be.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
WATERFOWL BOYS
WERE OUT OF FORM
PLAYED RAGGED BALL AND
LOST TO COLUMBUS.
Score Was 9 to 7-COuld Have
Won in a Walk Had They Been
in Their Usual FOrm-Hdhn Says
it's Due to Too Much Confidence
and Stage Fright.

Before one of the largest crowds
that ever witnessed a ball game at
Washington Park, the locals were de-
feated by the Columbus team in a
ragged game on both sides by the
score of 9 to Il. The Watertown boys
say they went out there yesterday to
give the fans their moneys worth and
put up snappy game, but fate was
against them and the harder they
tried the more ragged ball they
played. Every one of our boys admits
frankly that they played poor ball
which was surely disgusting to the
crowd, but they say they will redee m
themselves next Sunday when they
will take the strong Oconomowoc into
camp at Washington Park. Every
body has an off day and our boys all
had their off day Sunday.
Fine music was rendered by the
Columbus band and Hackers Band
from this city which made the after
noon merry.
The game was lost mainly through
fumbles and reckless throwing which
can be seen by the error column in
the following tabulated score. Bach
huber's weakness was in batting, he
striking out five times straight.
Following is the score by innings
and each mans individual nlavipu.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Skinner s. Thauer
Worth Remembering.

There are three entirely different
kinds Of ingredients used in making
the three different varieties of baking
powders on the market, viz :-O
Mineral-Acid or Alum, (2) Bone-Aci
or Phosphate, and 60 Cream of Tar
tar made from grapes. 1t is impor-
tant, from the standpoint of health,
to know something about these in
gradients, and which kind is used in
your baking powder.
O Mineral-Acid, or Alum, is
made from a kind of clay. This is
mixed with diluted oil of vitriol and
from this solution a product is OBJ
tanned which is alum. Alum is cheap
costs about two cents pound, and
baking powder made with this Miner
alAcid sells from 10 to 25c. pound.
(2) Bone-Acid, or Phosphate, is
the basis of phosphate baking powders
and the process is fully described in
the patents issued to a large manu-
facturer of phosphate powder. The
U. S. Patent Office Report gives a
full and exact description, but the
following extract is enough:
Burned bones, after being ground,
are put into freshly diluted oil of vi
triol and with continual stirring and
in the following proportion, etc.
From this Bone-Acid phosphate
baking powders are made; such pow
ders sell from 20 to 80 cents pound.
60 Cream of Tartar exists in all
ripe grapes, and flows with the juice
from the press in the manufacture of
wine. After the wine is drawn off
the tartar is scraped from the cask,
boiled with water, and crystals of
Cream of Tartar, white and very
pure, separate and are collected. 1t
differs in no respect from the form in
which it originally existed in the
grape Cream of Tartar, then, while
the most expensive, is the only in
gredient that should be used in bak |
ing powder to act upon the soda, as
its wholesomeness IS beyond question.
Cream of Tartar baking powders sell
at about 40 to so cents pound.
Such are the facts, and every one,
careful of the health of the family, |
should remember this rule Baking |
powders selling from 10 to Is cents a
pound are made of Mineral-Acids;
those selling from 20 to 80 cents of
Bone Acid; and those from 40 to so
cents of Cream of Tartar made from
grapes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
CONTRACT LET FOR new CHURCH
WdtertOWn Firm Will Erect New
Redwood EdifiCe.

The contracts were let yesterday
by the congregation of St. Mark S
Lutheran church at Redwood for the
erection of their new church, work
upon which will begin at an early
date. Contract for the carpenter work
work in the construction was award
ed to the firm of Rhode & Seikert of
this city. The contract for the mason
was also let to VIM. Laabs of Water
town. The total cost of the church
without the inishings, will be So, OOO
The congregation recently extended
call to a minister to become their per-
manent pastor. Up to the present
time the charge has been filled by
Rev. j. Klingmann, % tor of St.
Marks church here and DR.. Hermann
of the Northwestern University.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
ohm BROTHERS BUY A MONKEY
Animal From the Jungles Arrived
Here Yesterday From Chicago.

Ohm Brothers have a freak of nature
at their saloon on Second srteet that
attracted much attention yesterday and
last night. 1t is monkey from the
jungles of Africa which the gentlemen
received yesterday. The animal seems
like an exceptionally bright one and
readily picks its friends and takes a
dislike and liking for those who call to
see the monstrosity from which scient-
lists tell US the human race are descen-
dants. The monkey shows fondness
for toothsome viands and it has GER
iainly had its appetite appeased since
ats arrival in Watertown, for all visit
ors have taken delight in feeding Ohm
Brothers new pet.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
CLOVER CLUBS ANNUAL MEETING
Officers We're Elected at Gathering
Monday Evening.

At the annual meeting of the Clover
Club of the Congregational church
held Monday evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President, Mrs. I. B. Thompson
first vice president, Mrs. Evan Davies
second vice-president, Mrs. w. F.
Earle; secretary, Miss Jennie Need
ham; treasurer, Miss Mime Sproesser.
The several committees of the
society will be announced at a later
date by the officers.
The society has been very success
full in its work during the past year
and done much to aid the church with
which it is identified, IN its spiritual
eff and in doing good in the COM
munlty.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
NO DOUBT ROBBERY
WAS FELLOWS IDEA
STRANGER ENTERS STORE OF
VIM. RAUE & SONS.
Sneaked in From Alley and Ad-
vdnCed Toward Office Safe
Weakened and Made Rather
HdSty Exit When Miss Rdue Made
Her Presence Known,

What was no doubt an attempt to
Sons was made yesterday morning.
A suspicious looking Individual en-
tered the store from the alley en-
trance and proceeded toward the office,
not observing Miss Raue who was
seated therein alone. During the
time that the fellow was walking
from the door toward the Office he
cast chances about the store and to-
ward the office with a sort of clam
alone air that made Miss Raue be-
lieve that it was about time to put a
stop to the fellows advances and
make her presence known. She did
so, when the fellow with a somewhat
startled look, turned and retraced his
steps to the rear with far greater
speed than he did when he entered. If
it was case of intended robbery
land it no doubt was) the would-be
robber was not as successful as the
fellow who secured $18 the day before
from the till of A. F. Hardin's store,
while that gentleman attention was
detracted from his place of business
in watching the Gollmar circus par
ade. The appearance of the circus in
the city brought an influx Of suspic-
ious characters who were watched
with eagle eyes by the officers of the
city. 1t is very fortunate indeed that
there were not more robberies than
there were. which is due in a large
measure to the efficiency of the police
force, every member of which was on
his guard. A clean looking crowd
was carried with the circus, but there
were number of followers whose mo-
tives were, no doubt, not of the best,
and it is more than probable that the
fellow who entered Raue's store, was
one of them.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Announcement.

| shall be a candidate to succeed
myself for the Office of State Senator
for the 23rd district-comprising the
counties of Jefferson and Walworth-
at the September primary.
| make the announcement at this
time in order that all who are inter-
etsed may have ample time to make
the fullest investigation and act on
their own good judgment in determin-
ing their choice. The only statement
| care to make at this time is that
shall, by my vote and efforts, support
the nominees of the September prim-
airy. q. P. Beach.
Whitewater, Wis. May 9, 1906.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
WILL GIVE DEBATE
MONDAY, MAY 28
BETWEEN WEBSTER-FORUM
SOCIETIES OFHIGH SCHOOL.
Resolved. That the Labor Unions
and Organizations Have Been
Productive of More Good Than
Evil in the Last Thirty Years.
Mayor Mulberger Visits School.

Much interest is centering in the
joint debate to take place between the
Webster and Forum societies of the
High School. The event is scheduled
to take place Monday evening, May
%. 1t will occur either at the Con-
gregational church or the Grand opera
house, the announcement of the exact
place to be made later. The subject
to be dealt with is: Resolved, that
the Labor Unions and Organizations
have been productive of more good
than evil in the last thirty years. -
Those on the affirmative side will be
Max Baumann, Cyrus Casey and
Charles Salick. The negative side
will be made up of Adolph Brauer,
George Richards and Raymond Down
ing. A loving cup will be presented
to the winning team by the Knights
of King Arthur, and this incentive
has awakened considerable enthusiasm.
Something new and thoroughly ap-
preciated by the pupils of the High
School was visit and address to the
student body last Tuesday afternoon
by Mayor Arthur Mulberger. 1t was
the first time chief executive of the
city has ever visited the high school
and it is safe to say that the mayor
visit and address will be productive
of much good. After lamenting the
fact that but few of the students ever
attend the council meetings to post
themselves on municipal affairs, he
limited about the demand for the
younger generation to control the
affairs of the city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
PH|LOMATHIAN AND
LYCEUM SOCIETIES
N. w. VARSITY BOYS PARTICI-
PATE IN LIVELY DEBATE,
Gave Their Annual Entertainment
at Chapel Last EVening-Other
Literary FedStS and Musical
Treats An Enjoyable Program
Rendered BY the Students.

The two debating societies of the
Northwestern University, Philomathian
and Lyceum had their final debate last
night in the University chapel. 1t
is the first time that joint debate
between college societies has taken
place and considerable interest was
taken among the students. Both So
cieties have been in existence but
since last fall and they surely made a
credable showing for their first APP
pearance in public. The students
have certainly taken a step in the
right direction by taking up debating
with such enthusiasm and if they con-
tinue as they have begun their success
cannot be questioned.
Several other interesting numbers
were endered and were Wgreeted with
with hearty applause, especially the
selections by the vocal and string
quartettes.
The debate. Resolved, that the
U. S. should permanently retain the
Philippine Islands" was ably discussed
by the representatives of both socie-
ties, the positive side being defended
by E. Guenther, Watertown, S. d. +,
G. YESTERDAYS, Windside, Nebr., and
Z. A. Wendland, Plymouth, Nebr.,
members of the Lyceum society, while
the negative side was advocated by
the Philomathiau through it's represent
atives, VIM. Pankow, Renville, MINI. =,
H. Geiger, Milwaukee, Wis, and H.
Gaebler of WATERFOWL, Wis. Both
sides mainly based their arguments
on political, economical, military and
commercial reasons and also on sever
al constitutional points. Mr.. Wend-
land especially brought forth clearly
that the United States can by virtue
of the constitution govern colonies
and that they are therefore justified
in governing the Philippines. On
the negative side Mr.. Gaebler clearly
demonstrated that the Filipinos can
never become United States citizens,
never COIue ullueI Tic JuGSlulCIlOu VI
the constitution and will never be
able to govern themselves. He baseC
many of his arguments on historical
evidence showing great knowledge il
history and constitutional law. The
other speakers, Messrs. Guenther anC
YESTERDAYS on the positive anC
Messrs VIM. Pankow and H. Greigel
on the negative all brought forth theil
points clearly and were credit tc
their societies.
AS judges of the debate were ap
pointed DR.. j. II. OFT, Prof. Kuhr
and Prof. VIM. Notz. 1t was some
time till the judges handed in theil
report, which certainly shows that il
was very difficult to decide to which
side the decision should be awarded
AS the report was announced two tt
one in favor of the Lyceum there was
great joy among the Lyceum society
members.
Following was program:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
IMPROVING THE FIRST WARD PARK
Concrete Walks are Being Laid on
Three Sides.

Concrete sidewalks are being con-
structed on three sides of First ward
park on Eighth, Ninth and Wisconsin
streets. Maj. George P. Trauemer
has the contract and it goes without
saying that he will do a good job.
And by the way, why would it not be
a good idea for the city authorities to
make the park an inviting spot in the
city. With a small expenditure of
money it could be made place of
beauty and comfort.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Will Erect New Home.

Preparations are being made by
Mrs. D. J. Evans for erecting a new
residence on her farm north of the
city to replace the one recently de-
stroyed by fire. It will be modern in
every particular and provided with all
the conveniences of a city home.
A man without name and a stranger
was run into the cooler last night be-
cause he insisted on hanging around
the gas house. He was probably Sc
curing supply of gas that he might
become a politician and go to con-
gress one of these days.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
FINED FOR SELLING ADULTERATED MILK
-Four Farmers Fined SIS and Costs
Friday Morning.

The state food and dairy commits
sion is still hot on the trail of the
violators of the pure food laws and
many of the farmers of this vicinity
are being brought before the bar Of
justice. Friday morning, four farm
ers residing in the vicinity of johnson
Creek appeared before Judge Stacy to
answer to the charge of the unlawful
sale of adulterated milk. They were
J. Gehler, H. Brunk, A. Naatz and
w. Keeling. Each pleaded guilty to
the charge and was fined $25 and
costs. The complain was made by
state pure food inspector.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Rural Route Directory.

The Leader is under obligation to
M. F. Blumenfeld, president of the
States Publishing and Advertising
company for a copy of the Rural
Route Directory of Jefferson county
for 1906. 1t is valuable complication
for every citizen in the county-and
more particularly for every man en-
gagged in business for it contains the
name of every farmer living on the
rural routes in the county.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Profitable Farming.

Henry Ohm & Son of Pipersville,
have cow 6 years old Jersey and
Aysher breed that gave last year
86OS pounds of milk for which they
received s81.26. A very profitable
animal. They also have 900 chicks
and expect by Tuesday next to have
600 more. They ship direct to
Chicago.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Several Surveys Made.

John Owens, prosperous farmer
residing near Ixonia, was a visitor in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Owens says
that the farmers in his locality will
finish their corn planting by the end
of this week. He also reports that
surveyors for the proposed interurban
line have made so many preliminary
surveys in his locality that it would
make man dizzy to try and figure
out where the line is really going.
He added that the last in survey, lines
were run through his farm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Are Happily Welded.

Fred McGinn and Miss Thusnelda
Wilkowski, both of Kalamazoo, Mich. :,
were united in marriage Wednesday
evening at the brides home, 931
Dennen street. The bride is daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilkow-
ski, formerly residents of Watertown.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Look at Your Horses Ears.

The attention of representative of
the Leader, was called yesterday
afternoon to the fact that many of
the horses in the city were suffering
from the presence of bugs in their
ears which occasioned them much
pain and irritation, the flesh becoming
raw and sore. 1t will be we'll for
each owner of horse or horses to
examine their ears and see that they
are cleaned out and something applied
that will destroy the bugs, which
seems to be something new in this
section.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
SiQndlS on Mail Boxes.

By the terms of an order issued by
the postofice department. the patron
Of the rural mail delivery system will
be required to display signal on their
mail boxes when they deposit mail
therein for collection. The mail
carrier is required to- take down the
signal when he collects the mail I'M
less he has mail TO deposit therein, in
which case he lets the signal remain.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
To Run Sunday Train.

A Sunday train will be put on the
c. & N. w. R. R. June 3 to run
between GAINESVILLE and Fond du
Lac. It will run north in the MORN
ing returning in the evening in time
to make connection at GAINESVILLE
with the Chicago train.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Monument for Child.

Andrew Roegner was awarded the
contract by j. Wolff of Redwood,
for a monument to be erected in men,
CRY of his daughter, Mary Majesty.
The monument will be of red Wausau
granite with a statue carved in front
of the shaft. 1t will be erected in
the Lutheran cemetery in this city in
which the body of his daughter was
inferred.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
Letters UnCdlled for.

List of letters remaining in the
post office uncalled for. When asking
for them say, Advertised: Frank
Bemis, Mrs. G. Kraepst, Robert
Lubitz, Ed Saght, Ernst Suroot, Aug
ScLroeder.-H. T. Eberle, P. NJ.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-05-25
South Side

From the talk heard at the alleys
it is surmised that the defeated
time has not had its fill and will issue
another challenge to the victors Of
last night.