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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
JOHN ]. KEMPF AND
THE TREASURYSH|P
PRESENT INCUMBENT OF OF
FICE SEEKS DENOMINATION.
Holds That Politics is Subordinate
to Business in That Office -Ad-
miniStrdtiOn Characterized BY
True Business Methods ALWAYS
at Post of Duty.

John j. kempf, present State Treas
urer and candidate for denomination
at the primary, Sept. 18th, holds that
politics is subordinate to business in
that office, and that voters now want
to know more about men than meas
ures. MIR. Kempf's administration of
the office has been characterized by
JIue business methods and this is far
more important to the voters than
personality. The personal attacks
made upon Mr.. kempf have not affect
ed his earnest conscientious work.
He has been at his desk every working
day even in this campaign may be
found there. He wanted to show his
appreciation of his triumphant cleo
ton and the vote of confidence given
him by the people of Wisconsin and he
has made a great record. He has
studied the resources of the State
and its various channels of disburs-
ments and has honesty enlarged the
one, while legitimately curtailing the
other, thereby lowering taxes.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

i ~a,m game CT base bill Wa
played ut Washington park Monday
afternoon bctr cen teams G1do u Of
cigal makers flcm HiikowaEI'5 fac
tory. TIE atmospheric conditions w~re
such that Ire boys thought it was
too much of torture to remain n he
shade and roll cigars, SO they decided
they would take life easy () by get
ting out and rolling the ball and
base chasing. 1t was enc side game
as far as makeup was concerned.
for one team was composed of nine
players and the other Of four. De-
spite the heavy odds against them, the
four carried off the honors Cf the
gaut, defeating their opponents by
a score Of "A to Y. That the game
was ccxitine and full of interest was
shown IN the fact that five umpires
were. pressed into service during the
game, as the decisions were several
times declared decidedly rank. To
settle the dispute arising from the
game Monday, another game will soon
be played, when one umpire will be
decided upon and regular rules will
govern.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
PISTOL DISCHARGED,
CHILD WAS KILLED
SAD FATE OF NINE-YEAR-OLD
KIRK DE BRIER.
Secured Weapon Sunday Morning
UnbeknOWn To His Mother
With Brother and Sister He Vas
Playing Wild WGSt-FdthGr Alb
sent From City.

One of the most sad fatalities
which the Leader has been called upon
to chronicle was the accidental shoot
ing Sunday morning about 9 O'Clock
Of little Kirk De Brier, the 9-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. De
Brier, who resides in the old Carl
Schurz home near the North Western
road crossing in the Fifth ward.
The details of the sad occurrence are
most pathetic indeed and cause the
fiood-gates of sympathy to open to the
grief stricken family especially the
mother, who held her child immedi-
ately after the accident and saw the
last spark Of life vanish even before
assistance could be summoned.
1t appears that owing to the rain
Sunday morning, the child had asked
its mother to remain at home and
not go to Sunday school. The mother
consented and soon after the victim
and his little brother and sister, both
younger, were at play in vacant
room in the second story
Unknown to the mother, the child
procured an old pistol and cow boy
belt, getting the same from a dresser
drawer. A couple of cartridges were
IN the revolver. The same had miss
ed fire before when the father had
attempted to fire the revolver.
In their childish play the weapon
was accidentally discharged. The
bullet entered the little bow S
right side, passing through the body
and lodging in the wall. The younger
brother and sister could give but mae
ger details of the horrible accident,
only explaining that they were play
ing wild west.
The mother upon hearing the report
of the revolver ran upstairs. Calling
her child by name she inquired: "Are
you shot?" The little one answered
" Yes, mamma. > These were the
only words he spoke and expired in
his mothers lap before word could
even reach physician.
The father was absent from the city
being at some point in Minnesota.
The news of the sad affair was COM
municated to him as soon as possible.
No arrangements for the funeral can
be made until his arrival, which it
was expected would be last evening.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
BROOKS NJ CURE
HUPTIAL CEREMONY
Joseph E. Brooks and Rather
YIN MCGUIRE of Redwood,
Happily Welded.
(COnmunicated)

On Wednesday last, St. Joseph S
church at Redwood was the scene of
pretty wedding, when two of the
most popular young people were unit
ed in the holy bonds of matrimony
by Rev. Father Franciscus, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Jos. E..
Brooks and Miss Kathryn E. Mcclure
The wedding party entered the church
to the strain of Lohengrins wedding
march played by Miss Mabel McHugh.
The bride was attended by Miss Mida
Irving of Clyman and Mr. VIM. H
Brooks, brother Of the groom acted
as best man.
The bride wore a princess gown of
white silk deliberately trimmed with
valencienne lace owe" pink taffeta.
She also wore a tulle veil and carried
a shower bouquet of sweet peas. The
bridesmaids gown was white net over
blue taffeta, and she carried white car
nations. The gentlemen We're dressed
in conventional black.
After the ceremony the bridal party
and immediate relatives and friends
repaired to the home of the bride
where they partook Of a sumptious
dinner, after which the BRIDAL couple
took a west-bound train for ST. Paul
and Minneapolis, where they will
make an extended visit with relatives
and friends
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Brooks of Emmett and is an
excellent young man who has hosts of
friends wherever he is known; and
certainly will make a most worthy
lifelong companion for the young lady
he has won. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. MicheaI E. Mcclure
of Shields, and is possessed of q most
charming and sweet disposition which
endears her to everyone with whom
she comes in contact, and like her
husband is capable of making a happy
home Any newspaper encomium
would be only a reiteration OF what
is already known of this young couple.
They were the recipitants of many
costly and beautiful presents, proof OF
the high esteem in which they were
held. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks will be
at home to their friends after Oct /.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
MANY IN FAVOR Of
Wholesale HOUSE
Confident That a Grocery
Concern in Waterfowl
Would Pay.

Last SAT- lay morning tncra Was
an article in the Leader, calling at
5ention to The aCv ability OF Stars,n
a whole sale grocery .corcer1 in this
city. The article occasioned cen: dog
able favorable discussion and it We ~,
ooncenoUs OF opinions that ar estab-
lishment Of the kind in this city would
meet with a liberal patronage and d
profitable business worked up in a
short time. There are forty grocery
stores in this city which would will
insiy purchase their goods from q
home concern and then there are the
grocery stores in part CT il whole at
iEonia, Redwood, Hustisford, Junhn-
sC0n Greek, Pipersvilie, Lebanon,
CIyman, Juneau, ReesviIIe, Farming
ton aad other places that might be
reached by a local house. There is
an ideal building which could be rent
ed for a nominal rental and nicely 10
Gated for a wholesale business-the
Woodland & Stone building on North
Water street. There are many thous-
ands Of dollars in this city which are
now drawing low rate of interest
which could be invested in such an
enterprise and return good dividends.
1t is a subject that should receive the
q renest attention of our local capital
lists who are on the lockout fer good
thing.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

merchants at $40 each. This new
structure will add much to the at
Effectiveness Of the grounds.
The farmers are 9Dnarentlv showing
more interest this year than they have
in the past. This fact is appreciated
by the management who are causing to
be erecte. horse. cow and pig sheds.
The present outlook is that they will
be filled to overtiowlng. Those intend
ing to exhibit stock should lose no
time in looking after their ENTREES.
The demand for privilege space
from cut of town is excellent and the
chances are that when the fair opens,
every inch for space will lie taken
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
TELLS OF CONDITION Of WIS. CROPS
With Exception OF Apples, All The
Crops Are Promising.

Crops of the state are very good.
said J M. True in his latest crop re-
port. This is what Mr.. True says:
|'The month of July has, as a whole
been remarkably favorable to the in
terests Of the Wisconsin farmer.
In some portions of the southern
section of the state there has been
insufficient rain for the proper growth
of crops while pastures have suffered
severely, but these conditions are not
general The hay crop was secured
in good condition and while the num-
Der Of tons harvested is considerably
less than that Of last year, tire excel
lent quality makes the crop vaIua-
| Die one.
''Wheat, rye and barley have also
gone into stack in good shape, and
the promise Of yield is above the
average.
''Oats are now being harvested and
are generally of excellent quality.
There has been but little loss from
lodging, and consequently complaint
Ct rust has not been general.
Corn has made q rapid growth
and in many parts Of the state is more
promising now than at the same rate
last year.
.'Potatoes are almost universally
reported in healthy condition. very
lit blight or rust being reported.
'sLate tobacco is somewhat back
ward but growing rapidly, and fields
are generally clean and well cared
for. Early planted is already well
in blossom.
sugar beets have made a gooo
growth, and where properly thinre6
and weeded promise excellent yields.
.'AppIes have fallen badly ard the
crop will be light except where trees
were properly sprayed.
owe have never in the history CT
our work been able to give so uni
formly favorable report cf all farm
crops at this season Of the year as at
this tine.
The more uniform rainfall in cen
trail and northern Wisconsin causes d
better showing from those sections
than from the southern counties.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

The receipts of the office have dou-
bled under his administration and by
his efforts the interest ON state
funds have increased enough to pay
his own salary. From being drain
on state funds he has made the office
self sustaining and indeed, a source of
$50, coo per annUm revenue to the
State over and above all salaries and
expenses. This is his platform: 81
favor: Business methods in the office
of the State Treasurer; Honest re-
ceipts; Legitimate expenditures Rea-
sonable retrenchmnet; Public reports
and ''Suare Deal for every man. "
Mr.. Kempf is a native of Wiscon-
sin, having been born and reared on a
farm in Milwaukee County. He
comes from German stock and is the
only German on the State ticket from
Milwaukee or for the office of State
Treasurer. He submits his record to
the people of Wisconsin as his best
campaign document. He asks simply
for "square deal. "
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
CARE IN CONDUCT
OF THE PRIMARIES
SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUES
NOTICE TO COUNTY CLERK.
Matter Should Be Given Attention
BY OffiCidIS-"MuCh Care Must
Be Exercised in Conduct of First
September Primary" Says Mr..
HOuSGr.

County Clerk Giles Hubbard of jeff
erson, has received the following
notice from secretary of State w. L.
Houser, which should be given close
attention by officials:
"State of Wisconsin Department
of State. TO the County Clerk :
Much care must be exercised in the
conduct Of the first September prim-
airy. Election inspectors, and county
and district canvassers are unacquaint-
ed with the canvass of the primary
election which is as many times as
complicated as the canvass of the
general election as there are parties.
There are six parties, namely: Demo
crat, National Republican, Prohibi-
ton, Republican, Social Democrat
and Non Partisan. For each of these
parties returns are to be made The
blanks themselves will guide the
making of the returns, and their de-
livery to the proper officials. Special
attention is called to the filing marks
on the blar ks, and to the fact that
the inspectors statements, instead of
being sent to the county clerk, and to
the town, city or village clerk are
to be delivered to the county clerk
and the county chairman Of the party
concerned; also, that the county can
vassers' statements as to officers
whose districts comprise more than
one county, instead of being sent in
duplicate to the Secretary of State,
Governor and State Treasurer are to
be sent in duplicate to the County
Chairman and State Chairman Of the
party concerned, and to TIE Secretary
of State; and that the county convas-
sers' statement fer officers whose dis
tricts lie wholly within one county is
fled with the county clerk and the
duplicate sent to the county chairman
of the party concerned The dupli-
cate which is sent to the county chair
man is, in all instances, to De drawn
and certified by the Board OF County
Canvassers. Duplicate county can
vassers' statements, sent to the Secre-
tary Of State and to the State Chair
men of the several parties, are to be
drawn and certified by the county
clerk. The preservation of ballots
and their destruction after certain
time is controlled by section so,
statutes 1898, as amended by chapter
287, laws Of 1908, same being para
graph 1873, page IA Election Laws,
1906 Special attention is called to
the provision for preserving and re-
turning to tee county clerk the count
ed ballots, strung upon a wire and en-
closed in a canvas covering which Gov
ering is to be sealed with official wax
impression seals. The word "offi-
cial' is used to designate any mark
which the inspectors may choose to
identify said seal. The canvas cover
ing is furnished by the Secretary of
State The rest of the material for
the return of the counted ballots is TO
be furnished by the inspectors of cleo
ton.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
Ditch Cases Dismissed.

The ditch cases to which reference
was made in the Leader Friday morn
ing, were heard yesterday forenoon in
Judge Stacy's court and dismissed
upon testimony that the ditch had
been cleaned on that part AUDITING
the property of the defendants.
There are several other cases to be
heard and in the meantime it is prob
able that the ditch will be cleaned
and the marsh in the seventh ward
drained. The name of the parties
whose cases were dismissed were
Herman Stueber Fred Fischer and
Thomas Hady.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
Good Man Called

M. J. Rood, one of the pioneers of
Waterloo passed away yesterday
morning at his home in that village
at the age of rs years. He had been
suffering from complication of dis
eases for several months but was not
regarded as seriously i'll and his de-
mise came as a surprise. ''Jack" -
Rood as he was Familiarity known by
his friends, was good man, one of
the best as husband, father, friend,
neighbor and citizen, for whom every
gone who knew him had a kindly word.
"A widow and several children survive
him. Mrs. j. M. Lounsbury of this
Getty being one of the number. The
funeral will be held at the home in
sWaterloo Sunday at p. m. Good
bye, but not farewell, old friend.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
Duty Comes First.

An effort was mace to get Gov.
Davidson to continue his campaign
yesterday, but the governor said that
until the accumulated business of his
office had been disposed of the cam
paign would have to wait
The governor yesterday made the
Labor day proclamation, announcing
Monday Sept. 3, as Labor day.
"Recognizing an Intelligent work
ing people as a foundation Of our great
commonwealth and approaching the
development CT labor Of our state,
let all classes OF every calling vie with
labor in the celebration CT its annual
holiday"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
.ANAKENS BUOYANT
SPIRITS Of YOUTH
A CARNIVAL PROPERLY CON
QUOTED A THING OF JOY.
Brings About d Spirit of Good Eel
IoWship-EaCh and All Bent Up
on Having a Good Tjme-The
Big Mundy Shows Do All This
and More.

A carnival properly conducted is &
thing of joy. The unbridled fun is
rampant: the buoyant spirits of youth
are awakened in the breast OF the aged
and spirit of good fellowship domi-
mates even the most sedate and sensi-
tive natures. Each and all seem bent
upon having a good time and for the
time being eschew all bitter feeling
or business cares and worry. The
up-to-date carnival is a combination
of all that is best in the circus, thea
ter museum and the out door fetes so
popular in the capitals of Europe. To
be afraid to mix in such a function
will surely mark IS a provincial.
Our manager, Mr.. Whitney puts only
one limit upon the visitors and his at
taches. They must not not exceed the
bounds of propriety. All may have
a good time, indulge in harmless frol-
les but must not go too far-hence the
excellent reputation Mr.. Whitney
bears as a purveyor Of wholesome and
harmless amusement for the masses.
When our many shows and outdoor at
fractions opens Monday evening, Aug
p, amid d blaze of electricity, music
and mirth., Watertown will quickly
realize that there is big, clean and
meritorious carnival in their midst.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
Advertised Letters.

Letters addressed to the following
persons remain in the post Office I'M
called for: Baenziger, Mrs. John
Bahr. Mrs. Louis F. Beckman, H. l..
Brown, ". l.. Brow, Mrs. Theresa
Burton, ]. E. Clark, Elizabeth K.
Dednlann, Henry Engelharb, Miss
Martha Gibson, Thomas Helm, Estella
Huebner, Tillie Lewis, Homar Unger,
Ed. H. T. Eberle, postmaster.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24
Archbishop Coming.

Archbishop Messner has arranged
his confirmation and visitation visits
through the state which will occupy
four months of his time beginning
September s. He will visit St. Bern
ard and st. Henry churches in this
city November II.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

Dear Gus i have solved the moth
er-in-law problem, just give her reg
uIarIy HOLSTER Rocky Mountain Tea.
1t will make her healthy, happy and
docile as lamb. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. Chas. A. Gamm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

If your are troubled with dizzy
spells, headache, Indigestion, consti-
patton, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will make you well and keep you
we'll If it fails get your money
back. That's fair. So cents. Chss.
A. Gamm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-08-24

Misses Selma and Meta Steinfort
were visitors at Jefferson yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-30
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Land Of Nod

Beauty, laughter and song are said
to be the three most potent factors in
the makeup Of THE Land Of Nod
The viii j. Block Amusement Com
pany's big musical extravaganza
which comes to the Cairo opera house
Tuesday night, December 4th.
Many personages new to the stage
are introduced, and among them are
the man in the moon jolly, sent.
mental chap, daring in his tirtations
when he is not molested by his shrew-
ish wife Rory Bory Alice; a mis-
chevious weather man. who brings
untimely weather to frighten the chill
dren: the sandman: a slangy chorus
girl from Broadway; an animated
Welsh rarebit, and April fool II is r
pretty, imaginative story, properly
adorned with pretty settings come
~, spirited chorus ard decorative cos.
tunes aud enlivened with weird
creatures. The cast selected by Man.
ager Block includes such well known
artists as Anna McNabb. Adele o..
valid Uraula March, Emily HUT Knox
Wilson Neil Mcneil George Fox
Allyn Roberts, George McKissock and
others The chorus which numbers
sixty, is said to be a regular beauty
show In itself and besides being eX-
tremely wen drilled is aad 70 con
tain many trained voices. The sale Of
seats begins Monday December 3rd
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-30

Anna, IT,, Nov. 20, 1906.

Miss Nina Otrlch went TO Mound
City Monday for a few days visit
with relatives.
Miss Nellie Hunsacker spent Sun
1oN with friends in Cairo.
Mr. and Mrs II. L. Bell, of Ma.
kanda, spent Thanksgiving here with
Mr., and Mrs r. J. Seay.
Miss Helen ONei went to Tamms
Wednesday for visit with her sister
Mrs. A. w Num-
Born, Wednesday, to Mr. and Mrs
! II. l.. Wallace. a daughter.
| Miss Matte Hampton who has been
lemployed the past season at Mrs.
Cora McCollough's Millinery store,
returned today Thursday to her
| home in Benton.
Miss Lizzie Pullen entertained her
friends Monday evening at her home
on West Railroad street
Mrs. l.. H. Hess returned TO Carbon.
dale Saturday after weeks visit
here with Miss Viola Britton,
Lester Baker who is attending a
medical college in ST. Louis, came
home Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving.
Mrs. James f. Smith of Carbonate,
is the guest of Mrs r. b. Duncan.
The football game played Monday
al the fair grounds between the Car
teyille and Anna teams resulted in
score Of il to in fovor Of Anna
NJ NJ. Pickles visited friends in
Cairo Sunday
Mrs. 2. G Willoughby and daugIl.
ter, Alice, left today Thursday FIR
Mena.d, where they will spend a few
days with p c. Willoughby Mrs. VII
loughby will go from Menard to La
mar. Colo, whore she will spend the
winter
Connie Kirkpatrick and Hugh Man
gold students at the University Of
Illinois at Champaign arrived We'd
nesday for short visit with home
folks.
Miss Viola Briton departed We'd
nesday for two days visit with
friends in Carbonate,
Miss Cora Wilkegson returned Wed.
nesday 10 Benton. She has been EN-
ployed as head trimmer at the San
ford Millinery store.
Misses Bessie Gurley and Mabel
Stokes are spending Thanksgiving
with friends in Carbonate.
Or. Samuel Dodds and family, of
Cairo, came up this morning tThurs-
day. for visit with Mr. and Mrs. e.
A. Dayie.
Mrs. c. H. shafer is the guest of
Mrs. w /. McLain at Dongola this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Hileman went
TO Carbonate Thursday for visit
with relatives.
II H WISE Of Bakanda was a
business visitor in Anna Friday
Arthur Hargrave, of Memphis,
spent part of this week with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A, Hargraye
Mr. and Mrs. J L. Toler visited
relatives in Murphysboro this week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-30
FOR PLOTTING REVOLT.

Belgrade Seryia, Nov. 90. Captain
MaXimoyitch, son-in-law of the muir
dered General Zenekovich. was sen.
fenced today TO 10 years imprison.
ment and hree other officers and %
noa-commia toned officers were con
demned to terms varying from to
20 years imprisonment, on the charge
of plotting military revolt on a large
scale.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-30
Mary Entertaining Characters.

Seldom do we see a drama that CON
aims such intere sting plot and 50
many entertaining characters as are
to De found in Robert Sherman's new
play THE Village Vagabond,' which
win be seen at the opera house for
matinee and night Saturday, Decem-
Der 1st
Further now, the people who have
been engaged to impersonate these
important roles are selected from the
best to be found in The profession.