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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
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TO-DAY AT THE FAIR.

| TODAY Al The FAIR
Today is Waterloo and Columbus
day. The bands from those cities
will supply the music. The c., M. &
st. P. road has kindly consented to
furnish a train at 0 o'clock in the
evening to take the Waterloo people
home Every assurance is that there
will be large crowds presented from
these places. In fact one of the EN-
ployes of the Milwaukee road stated to
Leader representative that they ex-
pect fully 600 people from Waterloo
and as many from Columbus. The
speed events for the day will be as
follows: Trot, 2 80 class, purse, S40O;
pace, :35 class, purse $500; pace, 2:
"a class, purse $500; running race,
purs 500.
NOTES ON THE FAIR.
One of the privileged men on the
grounds yesterday undertook to run
gambling device as side line. lie
was detected by President Wertheimer
and Treasurer Stube who ordered
suspension of operations. Later he
was found at "work' again and the
result was that his outfit was kicked
over in pile and the fellow was or
dered off the grounds if there was any
more of it.
At the great Jefferson County Fair
at jefferson the following grand free
acts will be given each day, October
2, 3, and 5: The Okabe Royal Japan
ese Troupe, Wheeling Wheelocks,
Chriatiano Trio, Rice & Elmer, Profs.
Currie and Dobie, Canadian Scotch
band, in all six great free attractions.
The merchants on Main street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets feel
quite indignant because they paid their
good money toward the fair and were
cut off on the decorations and assert
that they are justified in registering
a kick.
The hotels of the city were so
crowded last night that late comers
found 1T impossible to secure quarters
for the night and were Obliged to walk |
the sire cts or lounge about hotel Of
fees. And the biggest crowd is ye,
to come.
1t is suggested that the officers of |
the association offer few political |
offices as premiums as bait to catch the
Jefferson people. That'll catch EN-
where everything else will fail.
There was little exhibition at the |
horse barns at the fair grounds yes
terday afternoon that was not on the
prog, am. For particulars ask some
of the horsemen.
The |. L. Henry factory closed yes
terday and will remain closed today |
on account of the fair
There will be change in the loca-
tion of the free attractions this even
ing.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
LAST DAY OF THE FAIR.

Itol LA VI lltC FAlR.
Today is the last day of the fair.
Unlike most fairs, the best speed pro-
gram of the entire fair will come off
this afternoon. The speed program
for today is as follws: pace, 2:1O
class, citizens s purse, $500; pace, 2 40
class, purse $4OO; trot, 2 40 class
purse, $500; running race, purse,
500. In addition to the above there
is to be a special 2 80 trot for purse
of $500. This will make four good
races for this afternoon. The 2:lO
pace. or free-for- rail-, promises to be
one of the best races eve, seen in this
section of the state and none should
miss the event. Lillian Russell, Ed
Greaszel's PAGER, Is scheduled for this
race, but will have strong competition
in Vision, owned by B. Croner of Cali
fornia. This is the stopper that broke
the track record at Fond du Lac and
Manitowoc and won a special purse of
500 at each place for doing the trick.
While there is no special purse offer
ed here for breaking the record, Mr..
Croner stated to the Leader that if
there was track record, Vision
would certainly break it. Thus it
will be seen that there will be much
interest in this race today. At Mani
towoc, Vision stepped under the wire
2 :123.
NOTES ON THE FAIR.
Paul Volkmann was awarded first
premium on squash which weighed
IA pounds-also second prize on Rural
New Yorker Potatoes.
Prizes were awarded yesterday
morning for the gentleman sbest
driving rig. Emil Behl carried away
the first prize and III. G. CRUDE the
second.
Ed. Graeszel's PAGER, Lillian Rus
sell, is entered IN the 2:l7 and 2 20
pace to be run at BaraboO next week.
1t is understood that DR.. Shinnick and
Mr.. Cebell will also send their step
pers.
In the special trot this afternoon
the following good horses are entered:
Olga Bells, Heath. Snow March, Bea-
yer Dam and Beaver March.
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DediCatOry Service.

Sunday, September %, the new
Lutheran church at Redwood will be
dedicated The dedicatory services
will be held at p. m. in the German
language, DIR. Wentewill being the
speaker at this service. At 7:30 p.
m. there will be services IN the En-
glish language, the sermon being de-
livered by Rev. Speerbrecher, pastor
of the church. For the convenience
of friends in Watertown the train
leaving this city at II "A going west
will stop at Redwood and the train
going east at about 5 p. m. will take
passengers.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
WILL CELEBRATE
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. j. E. MdWSOn
We're Welded SO Years
Ago Today.

Today, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Mawsor
of SOB North Washington street, will
celebrate an epoch in their lives that
comes to but few citizens. They will
celebrate the 50th anniversary of their
marriage. The couple are we'll known
and popular residents of the city and
their many friends hope that they may
live to celebrate the century anniver-
sary. They We're welded on Septem-
ber Goth, 1856. They have four
daughters. eleven grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
WRECK ON
MILWAUKEE, ROAD
Through Freight No. GO Piled
UP Near Mud Lake Last
Night.

A wreck occurred on the c., M. &
st. ?. road last evening at poi ut
about mile west of Mud Lake an d
between Redwood and Reeseville.
No. sc, through freight east was
badly wrecked, but as far as could be
learned last night, no lives were lost.
The cause of the wreck was not known
here last night. A special was run
at II O'Clock, from Milwaukee to Col
umbus, taking the place of the regu-
air No. l, due here at 10 :21. The
special was run over the north divi-
sion. A wrecking train from Milwau-
night for the scene of the smash-up.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
PLENTY EVIDENCE
THAT SOAPS GOOD
Distributor of Advertising Did
Not Take the Watch and
Money Left in Vest.

There are honest people travelling
around who are entitled to favorable
mention in the public press. During
the week, there were parties here
distributing Fels-Naptha soap from
house to house who, during their work
visited the house of prominent
citizen on Washington street. He
had caelessly left his vest on the porch
in plain sight. In one of the pockets
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

was his gold watch and in another
his money. He was gone severaI
hours and upon returning found that
his vest had not been disturbed and
he knew parties had been there for
they had left advertising matter, as
to the value of the soap. The honesty
OF the distributors is sufficient evil
dence that the soap is good and what
they represent it to be, and no doubt
will accomplish all they clam for it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
BLACK SPIDER GOT
8 STRAIGHT HEATS
LOCAL HORSE TOOK FIRST
HONORS IN 2::35 PACE.
Track Too Heavy for Fast Work in
Races at Fair Yesterday GOOD
Crowd Despite lnClement Wed-
ther-BeSt Races Will Be Run
Today.

Yesterday, the third day of the
Watertown lnter-County fair, was d
success in every particular, despite
the inclemency of the weather. The
attendance was very good. it being
estimated that $4,000 people were on
the grounds. Had the conditions of
the weather been more favorable,
there is no doubt but that the attend
ance would have been a record break
er.
The free attractions on Main street
last evening drew even a larger crowd
than was out Wednesday evening.
The Allison troupe composed of eight
acrobats, continue to be the favorites.
The other two are comedy, Martinette
and Sylvester and the Buckeye trio.
The Muehlhauser boys of Chicago, six
and eight years old, appeared again
last night in SIX round sparring
match and pleased another large GRO Hd
with their clever exhibition. They
appeared again on the platform at the
corner of Second street last night and
will appear for the last time tonight
after the regular free attraction.
Today the Creamery City Band of
Fort Atkinson. will help supply the
music for the day. This musical or
ganization is composed of twenty five
of the best juvenile musicians in the
state, who are equipped with fine uni
forms. There will also be the strong
Lake Mills band of thirty pieces.
Considering the conditions of the
and track yesterday the races
were very good. The drizzling rain
the night, the heavy
shower yesterday morning and the
light rain about the time the races
started yesterday afternoon made the
track heavy and the time was natural
Iy slow. However the races were
very good and We're contested as we'll
as possible under the circums tances.
The bad effect of the weather told
on the 2:20 trot perhaps more than
any of the four race events. The first
heat was exceptionally close and ex-
citing and in the distance twice
around the track a blanket would al
most have served to cover the four
1orses competing The result of this
race was as follows:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
The % FACl

The scoring in this race was enough
to try the patience of a saint. Mr..
Talbot of Pontiac, Mich who acted
as starter, certainly showed a stock
of patience IN displaying a fairness
and trying to give Lucky chance
fer her money. The scoring for the
third heat was simply the limit.
When scoring for the eighth time,
Lucky 3 proved herself unlucky by
acting like bucking broncho with
the result that sulky and driver were
upset and ''Unluck Y 81 put her foot
through the sulky wheel. 1t was
suggested by one of the judges that
the owner take an ak and open the
head of the beast and put in a little
brains or take out what little the
beast had. Outside of the trouble
made by this beast which should have
no place on a race track. the race
was a good one. A delay was caused
by Lucky 3's actions and when scor-
ing for the ninth time the starter an
nounced that he would give the. word
"go,' no matter where the trouble
maker was.
The purse money was divided among
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT.

The educational exhibit is excep-
tionally good. The paper cutting and
pencil work in the lower grades show
how we'll the little people have been
trained to coordinate the muscles and
bring them under the control of the
mind. The charcoal, pencil, and
water color work in the higher grades
are certainly very fine. The wall
paper and book cover designs shows
originality and thought. The canvas
work in the high school department is
exceptionally good and shows how the
supervisor of draw ing aims to bring
out the utilitarian side of the art.
The penmanship and bookkeeping
work shows marked improvement
over last years. Mr.. Butler who
has charge of the Business Depart
ment and supervises penmanship in the
grades certainly knows how to get re-
suits in these things as well as in
stenography.
The industrial charts and maps done
in connection with the Geography
work are new and interesting line
of work.
The Fort Atkinson schools have as
much of their work on exhibition as
the city schools and from all appear
ances will come IN for their share of
first prizes. Some of their work is
certainly excellent.
ST. Henry's school from this city
has a very fine exhibition The fancy
work is excellent. st. Johns, the
Baptist school of Jefferson, has a
large exhibit, and very creditable
one. Last year they carried off near
ly all the first premiums in penman-
ship, but this year they will have
stronger competition.
Many other schools have entries but
not as extensively as those mentioned.
MERCHANTS EXHIBIT.
The new merchants building is one
of the centers of attraction at the
fair. Every available space is taken
and Judging from the expressions
heard, larger building will be
necessity before the elapse of many
more years. The exhibitors this year
are the following: Schempf Bros Co..
general merchandise; w. R. Thomas,
representing the Square Deal Mining
and Development Company; Chas.
Fischer & Son Co., general merchan-
disc; VIM. c. Raue s, Sons, contract
ors for painting, decorating, paper
hanging, etc.; Strauss & Settle, gen.
eral merchandise; H. CRUDE & Co.. ,
merchandise; Mrs. c. Weiss, millin-
cry; Miss Dora Geschke, millinery
Wegemann, Faber, Kaercher Co.,
clothing and gents furnishing goods;
The Holdridge Cooping company; f.
G. keck & Son, furniture John Rich
art Music Co., D. & F. Kusel Co.
hardware; Schempf Drug Co.
FINE ARTS AND FLORAL.
The fine arts and floral department
is under the superintendency of Max
Wegemann, who takes a great pride
in the same and has reason to feel
proud of the display made this year.
1t is larger and finer than last year
and contains good assortment of
paintings and chinaware. A better
display of fancy work could not be
found The exhibit of fruits and
canned fruits is much larger and finer
than last year. The judging was
started Yesterday and SO far has given
general satisfaction. The judge is
Miss NJ. E. Chadwick, assisted by
Mrs. R. Hahn, Miss Selma Meyer,
Miss Clara Cruez and Carl Jaedecke
Simon Molzahu is superintendent of
the agricultural department, which is
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

the four winning horses the same as
in the 2:7 pace. The horses are
owned as follows: Too Apt, J. Carol,
Hilbert Junction; Lucky 3, L. N.
largo, Jefferson. Wis.,; Kal G. 1T.
Graham, Rochester. MINI. Billy
Bounce, M. Mohr, Beaver Dam, Wis. !;
Mack Allerton, j. M. Conway, Edger-
ton, Wis.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

The purse money was divided In
the order in which the horses are
named above.
The owners of the horses are as
follows: Black Spider, Dr.. I. F.
Shinnick, Watertown, Wis; Mac
Allerton, J. NJ. Conway, Edgerton,
Wis; Gladys, I. Graham, Rochester,
MINI. Billy Bounce, M. Mohr, Beaver
Dam, Wis. The race for Billy Bounce
in the 2 :29 pace on Wednesday told
IN the event yesterday. 1t was too
much for Billy to race Wednesday
and go out on the heavy track yester
day.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Able Railroad Man.

Geo. Bonney, will return to st.
Louis, Mo-, this morning, after en-
joying few days visit with old time
Watertown friends. Mr.. Bonney who
was born and reared here, is su per-
intendent of the dining car servi ce of
the Missouri Pacific Railway company.
He left here thirty years ago gong
on the Manitoba railroad. He took
an active part in the construction of
the Great Northern railroad, in fact
to such an extent that Jim Hill ac-
knowledge that George was the best
conductor of a construction train on
what is now known as the Great
Northern road
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Wisconsin's greatest county fair
will be held at Jefferson, Wis.,, Octo-
ber.2, 3, and 5. the big four full days
fair. Base ball, horse races and
grand free attractions each day.
The Jefferson County fair enjoys the
pinstinction of having the best horse
races in the state. This year October
2-5 will be 70 exception.
If the crowd is so large at the Fair
that you can't see half of them we
will sell you field glass at the Cen
tral Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

The officers of the association could
not have made a better selection OF
free attractions. They came high.
but good things usually do. The
feature attraction on the 'free llst''
is the Allison troupe, composed of
eight clever acrobats. Clever-welI,
that's a mild term. There are none
better on the road and that they were
appreciated here was fully evidenced
by the close attention and liberal ap-
plause. They are wonders TO say the
least and those who see them marvel
at their wonderful exhibition. These
stars in their line were among the
head liners at the Minnesota state
fair. The other two are comedy.
Martinette and Sylvester do stunt
at acrobatic work, with clown attach
ment, that is not only first class, but
most laughable indeed. They are
whirl- winds and from their appear
ance till they close, there's something
doing. The Buckeye trio appear in
an extravaganza that is of a nature
that would cause smiles to tickle the
face of an Egyptian mummy. These
three free attractions were given last
evening on the platforms erected on
Main street, before thousadns of spec
tatorC
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

The owners of the horses are Port
Jarvis, McNutt, Columbus, Wis.
Cherry Bounce. S. c.. Fouch; DIR.
Byron, Smith, Columbus, Wis.
The judges at the races yesterday
were G. E. Donovan cf Waterloo; w.
F. WIttenberg of Hartland, and E..
w. Barnard of Summit. The timers
were j. M. Malloy, Watertown; John
J. Davis. Ixonia: F. P. Thornhill,
Spring Valley, MINI. Mr.. Talbot,
the starter, gave the best of satisfac-
tion.
Among the free attractions last
night was four round boxing contest
between the Muehlhauser boys of
Chicago. six and eight years old,
guests at the home of their grand
father, Peter Demenski. They ap-
peared on the platform at Main and
Second streets last night and will ap
pear again tonight after the regular
free attraction. Their clever little
exhibition was witnessed by tre-
mendous crowd of interested specta-
tors.
The free attractions on the street
last evening was followed by light
showers which continued we'll into the
night, but the weather forecast for
today is fair.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

Time: 2:36, 2 "A, 2:37, 2:37.
The horses took first, second, third
and fourth in the purse money in the
order above named.
Just the Thing, the winning horse,
is owned by John M. Conway of Ed
gerton, also the owner of Mack Aller-
ton, the horse that took third place in
the :29 race the day before. Alice
Woodford is owned by c. Ruley of st.
Paul; Ealondale by F. P. Thornhill
of Spring Valley, Mimi. ; Miss Bent
ley by j. W. Flack Of Milwaukee.
In the second heat, Miss Bentley
was set back from second to fourth
place for the reason that Mr.. Flack,
who drove his own horse, whipped the
beast on the stretch under the wire.
He made no complaint, evidently be-
ing fully cognizant of the violation of
the American trotting rules. Those
who saw Miss Bentley work before the
race were surprised at her position in
the outcome. She is pretty stopper,
but the owner evidently works her too
hard and at times unnecessary.
There should have been the fifth
heat in the 20 trot, but owing to the
condition of the track the horsemen
got together and divided the money.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
RACES WE'RE GREAT

The race events yesterday were ex-
ceptionally good for the first of the
races in the pace class. They were
watched by thousands of spectators
and cheered to an echo. The most
interesting was the PIT pace for a
purse of S400. 1t was particularly
interesting in the fact that Lillian
Russell. the clever little PAGER owned
by Edward Graeszel of this city, was
entered. Lillian carried off the hon.
ors of the race, winning three straight
heats. For this success, no small
amount of credit is due Sam Schenck,
the driver, who understands his busi-
ness from a to z. Messrs. Graeszel
and Schenck were the recipients of
many hearty congratulations from
many who are always delighted with
home achievements. Lillian Russell
is entered in the 2 10 pace tomorrow.
Lillian came out of the race yesterday
trifie lame. but if the little beast
proves able she will take her place in
the start. All hope that she may be
numbered among the starters and will
cheer her on to victory.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
THE PIT PACE.

The purse was divided as follows
Lillian Russell, $3.50; Count Buckner,
$50; Ruth Conway, $40; Fred g., 500.
The owners of the horses are Lii
liam Russell, Ed Graeszel, Watertown :;
Count Buckner, DR.. W. T. Williams,
Racine. Wis.,; Ruth Conway, 7 B.
Roach. Lake Mills; Fred G., T. Gra-
ham, Rochester, Mimi; Miss Sea-
ward. Tom Franey, Fond du Lac.
THE 2 30 FACE.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21

The owners of the horses are as
follows: Omega, W. A. Kenyon, st.
Paul MInn. {; Willow Maid, L. Graham,
Rochester, MINI. DR.. T., F. P.
Thornhill, Spring Valley, MINI.
RUN AND REPEAT.
The result of the three -fourths mile
run and repeat for purse of 500 was
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
FIVE-EIGHTH MILE DASH.

FIVE-EIGHIH MILE DASH.
The five-eighth mile dash was one
of the prettiest little races ever seen.
1t was neck and neck from the scoring
under the wire to the finish. The
result was as follows:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
Here was another race where

Here was another race Where the
honors fell to Watertown horse.
They Went to BlackSpider, owned by
DR.. T. F Shinnick. AS in the race
Wednesday when Lillian Russell took
three straight, the honor in large
measure went to Sam Schenck, the
driver of both horses, he having the
proper mack of putting beast around
the circuit. The result of the 2 :35
pooo uac &C follouS.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-09-21
2::24 PACE-PURE S4OO.

The 2:24 pace was run in the one,
two three order. 1t was lacking of
interest, and there were no splits in
the heats. The result of this race,
with no local starters, was as follows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-05-05
JONES AND MEA|Rsi. NOT /.
TO MEET IN DEBATES
Present Congressman is Anxious
to Meet His Opponent on
The ROStrun.
EASTERN SHORE MAN SAYS NO
representative Visits Hampton,
Phoebus and Newport News and
Sees the Voters in the Interest OF
His Reelection to the House
Hot Campaign Under Way.
EASTERN SHORE man SAYS NO

The voters of the First Congress
sional district will not have the
pleasure OF hearing joint debates he
tween the two congressional candi-
dates, Hon. William A Jones and
Mr. Ohio Mears.
Mr.. Jones is anxious for a debate,
but Mr.. Nlears is opposed 10 party can
didates meeting on the rostum. A
few days ago MIR. Jones addressed A
letter TO his opponent asking him TO.
joint debates, but MIR. Mears declined
the offer
Congressman jones arrived in
Hampton yesterday morning and
spent the day in shaking hands with
the voters of Hampton, Phoebus and
the county. He also visited Newport
News Mr.. jones was we'll received
by his friends ana the voters He
made fine impression upon those
10 whom he was introduced.
Speaking Of his campaign for re-
election. Mr.. jones said that be felt
greatly pleased with The situation,
He is not SO well known on the Pc
ninsula, but he said in the counties
in which he has been known for ma.
ny years he locks for good results.
He declared he has no fears for the
outcome of the contest, although he
said he is not boasting CT is he 60
ing 10 lei any sanguineness on his
part keep him from making an ac-
tive campaign.
Mr.. Jones said that he will likely
make an address i'll Hampton ana
enc in Newport News before the end
CT the primary contest
Mr.. Jones dsnied NEST strenuous.
" the charge that he was opposed TO
the jamestown exposition.
Mr.. Jones will start this morning
for Acccmac county, where he Will
invade that section which is thought
to be the stronghold of his opponet
While i'll Hampton Inc congress.
man was pioted around by Judge
Edgar T.. Montague. William c. l.
Taliaferro, Robert McChandlish and
w. w. Woodward.