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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
THIRD TERM TALK sQUELcHED.
Roosevelt Reported to Have Told Bank
er He Will Not Accept.

WASHINGTON, .. c., Dec. T.
THAT cannot be. l cannot serve beyond
my present term. | am grateful to the
American people for their kindly feeling
toward me. but somebody else must
carry on the work. These, it is stated,
we're the plain, unmistakable words Of
President Roosevelt when he was told
by Samuel Watts. a Pennsylvania bank
tr. that the people of that state wanted
i'm fQr 900. Ter term.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Knew Solomon Juneau Well.

JEFFERSON, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Spe-
cial. l-One of the pioneer residents OF
this county, Mrs. Adeline Stevens, was
buried here yesterday. Mrs. Stevens
was nearly 81 years of age. She was
born in Canada but came to Port Wash
ington, Wis, when 10 years old. She
was well known to Solomon Juneau,
the Milwaukee pioneer.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

WorIdghosts Of dead creeds dead PASSIONS dead con-
victions. Ibsen than morbid breaker of
victions-he master and knew life He perceived
the truth that mems minds controlled not by
much by the long gray of vanished
by living intelligent convictions much by the
crystazed power OF dead convicons by voluntary
will, but by automatic institutions.
We born into nag ridden world. We find all the
prizes Of life mortgaged by fathers fears We
hidden conform die To revolt wildly at all Of this
folly; for the ghosts too strong for u.s. and
fight they who beat the air. only to make ourselves
ridiculous But the to freedom is to find the truth
sell it not to cling to It, to follow it unwaveringy
better find love and follow that strong Son of Cod
who Is truths self Following Him into
wider chambers, and last to freedom
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
The Common Danger.

We have been used to hear that
while the fear Of dangerous negroes
made it hard for white children in the
South to get TO school, the negro chill
dren were not in danger, and going to
school without fear or risk had on
that account an educational advantage
over the white c-ildren. 4 Southern
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Whist Congress On at Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Spe-
cial whist players from Oshkosh, APP
pleton, Oconto. AIarinette, Menominee
and Ripon arrived here this morning for
the fifth semi-annual contest of the
Northern Wisconsin Whist league, which
is being held this afternoon and evening
at Young's hall. It is expected that $50
players will be playing by tonight.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

the zeal and selfsacrce that they vanity fryoy
and sensual delights they would exhibit zeal that would
give them place in the book of martyrs.
The time has when speak of the big, SPLEEN
did virtues of former generation odfashoned vir
tues. Well the oldfashioned flowers in mothers gar
den the sweetest flowers that grew. We never
Will outgrOW the fathers, that rooted
in faith, matured courage illustrated in struggle for
liberty, compaced the laws and institutions Of
the land These poor silly restless folk that want to
off the yoke and faith of their fathers choose yokes
of iron. They want an easy yoke when it Is too
late they find the yoke is iron, and that the shoulders
are worn raw, the cut and the heart is
broken, and that hope is dead
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Wife Finds Husband Dead.

APPLETON, Wis, Dec. 9.-Jacob Sherry,
secretary of the Miller Lumber company,
was found dead in windmill tower on the
being the cause of death Mrs. Sherry,
who had gone to the tower to call him for
dinner, was found lying in II Gead fafnS
across her husbands PROSTATE belly Mr.
Sherry was 50 years Of age and Is Survived
by a wife, two sons and two daughters.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
GIRL SCREAMS AND MAN FLIES.
Green Bay Woman Saves Herself from
Hold-up by Using Lungs.

GREEN BAY. Wis, Dec. 7.--[Spe-
cial. Miss Fannie Kriwanek, a dress
maker. was attacked last night by a
holdup man, who jumped at her from be
hind a tree. She screamed and the man
was frightened and ran. This is the sec
ond time within three weeks that hold
up has been attempted in Whitney park.
A purse containing $50 was snatched
from Mrs Fred Tonne three weeks ago.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

REEDSVILLE, Wis, Dec. 1.-The fftieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Fried
rich Otto was celebrated at the home OF
their son, w. c. Otto. Mr.. Otto is "a, and
his wife 20.
OSHKOSH. Wis. Dec. 9.-Fifty years
ago, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Willie of this city
were married at Milwaukee. He Is the
founder of the Willie Hardware company,
from which he retired four years ago. He
is now 50 years of age.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Union Men DISCHARGED.

KENOSHA, Wis, Dec. 9.-The prelimi-
nary hearing of Louis Kekst, Howard
Kekst and Louis Bcrkovich. three members
of the Lamp Makers union, arrested on a
charge of assauting William DOrffman, a
nonunion man. at the plant Of the Badger
Brass company, ended Saturday evening
when Court Commissioner TuIly discharged
the men. holding that the evidence was not
sufficient.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Clue to Alleged Murderer.

RACINE, Wis, Dec Or. 0. Dun, q
farmer residing near the Milwaukee county
line has notified Sheriff Roberts that James
Baker who is wanted at Waukesha for the
murder of Eugene Courtney, had called at
the Dun residence Friday morning and beg
ged something to eat
MADISON, Wis, Dec 9-Distrct Attor-
ney Mucklestone of Waukcsha called upon
Gov. Davidson to ask him to offer a reward
for the apprehension of the murderer or
Eugene Courtney.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

and they were precipitated into the wa
ter Their cries attracted the attention
OF nassershy and Russell was rescued by
Herbert Marley, an employee at the
quarry of the Waukcsha Lime
conscious when rescued and was re
moved to Il ncjghboring house and
later to his home. Aside from being
badly chilled he will suffer no bad re-
suits from his icy bath.
Schiftman's body got under the ice
and had been in the water over an hour
before recovered by James Panawasch.
The drowned boy is survived by his par
ents, four sisters and brother.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

a day was set for the public burning of
these trophies of reform, and 4 large
First an address was made to the as
sembly. then a piece of music was per-
formed on an organ. then the fire was
applied to the pile of 5000 opium pipes
and other utensils. and the services were
closed with another address.-Hangehow
Cor. Shanghai Mercury.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
TO DYNAMITE MILL.
Waterman at Pound (Wis) Plant Dis
covers Man Trying to Set
Off Explosive.

POUND, Wis, Dec. 9.-[Special. j
On hea ring noise behind the store Sat
urday night, the Waterman at the mill of
E. E. BolIes & Co., went to see what
was the matter and found man run
ming from the place. He had placed ten
pounds of dynamite under the store and
office and was about to light a fuse Ii
is supposed that he was an employe who
had recently had his wages cut and was
seeking revenge.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. 9.-The VIM
nebago County Medical society has
elected the following officers Presidents
DR.. J. NJ ConIey, Oshkosh; vice presx
dent, DR.. f. w. a. Brown, Oshkosh;
secretary and treasurer, DIR. L. B. Ack-
ley, Oshkosh; counsellor for three years,
DIR. S. Gordon Todd Of Neenah.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

demand for the product 1t is clear II there
great local demand, while transportation cuts small fig
in the cost Of the product it may pay Those things
settle themselves when Of are weaned of
speculation abroad and satisfied with modest
Of money invested at home
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Body Incased by Ice,

FRIENDSHIP, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-Two farmer boys, who were hunt
ing, found the body Of Alex Linn, aged
frozen in the ice in marsh near here.
The body had to be chopped out of the
ice. only the head being above the wa
ter.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
MAKING BUSINESS OF BENEvoLENCE.
By John d. Rockefeller,

1t takes practical mind to make
fortune. Men have often said in
my hearing, "Oh, how l wish l were
ricb If l had money l should do this
great work or that" Now, those men
will never be rich. They haven't got
the purpose and practical bent Of
mind for 1t. They think Of the fruits
of victory without the struggle 1t
IS necessary TO fix the mind pretty
firmly upon the making Of money be-
fore it is possible to plan its spending.
remember clearly when the financial
plan-if l may call it so-of my life
was formed. I was in Ohio, under the
ministration Of a dear old minister
who preached, Get money; get it hon
estly, and then give it wisely" 1 wrote
that down in little book. [ have
the little book yet, with that writing
in # I have tried ever since TO "gpt
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
FORMER EXECUTIVE HAS BIRTHDAY
Lieut.-Gov. Thaddeus C. Pound Celebrates
at Chippewa Falls.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. Dec. =
Former Lieut.-GOv. Thaddeus Coleman
Pound, celebrated his seventy-ffth birthday
last night. He was born in a log house in
Rock county Wis, in the spring of 1S4S
and in 1856 located in Chippewa Falls.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Chief Justice Cassoday Better.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 9,-Justlce ]. Il.
Cassoday of the supreme court, who has
been confined to his home for several
weeks by stomach trouble, was improved
today and he may be able to sit with the
court when It recOnVenes next Friday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
BRIDEGROOM NOT FOUND
No Trace Discovered of Franz. E. Maine
Who Disappeared from North
Freedom November 10.

NORTH FREEDOM, Wis, Dec. o.
lSpeciaLl-Leaving his home and bride
OF few weeks. OH November 10. Frank
+. Maine has mysteriovsly disappeared
and no trace of him can he found The
fear is expressed that he has met with
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
BOY SKATER BROWNS.
Jerome Schiffman Loses His Life While
Skating-Companion Narrowly Es-
capeS Similar Fate

WAUKESHA, Wis. Dec. 9.-[Spc-
cial Heroine Schittman. aged II. en-
ployed by the Western Union Telegraph
company as messenger and son of J.
y. Schiffman. proprietor of the Wiscon-
sin Central hotel, drowned in the Fox
river. Sunday. while skating near the
second bridge, two miles north of the
city. Schiffman and Albert Russell. aged
II, son of Patrick Russell, West Main
street. had skated up the river to the
bridge when the ice suddenly gave way
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Beloiters Accilse Foreigner.

BELOIT, Wis, Dee. 9-ISpecial IA sec
ond attack upon woman in this city was
made last evening, by a foreigner, supposed
to be an Italian. Mrs. Fred Perkins was
on her way home when she was attacked by
q stranger. Her screams aroused a resi-
dent, who came to the door and fired re
YolNer in the air and the man fed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Young Hunter Fatally Hurt.

LA CROSSE, Wis. Dec. 9-Gustav asp
aged IS years, residing five miles west of
Chaseburg, was fatally injured by the ac-
cidental discharge Of his shotgun. He was
preparing to 90 hunting.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Iudge Bum Going to Europe.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 9.-Judge Romanzo
Bum, who retired two years ago from the
federal bench, expects to take a trip to
Europe next February. He will be accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, Mrs. C..
Z, Chapman.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
PLEASURE IMPOSES YOKE OF IRON.
By Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hills.

Consider that all schemes of living
based on pleasure, sensual delights
or worldliness impose on men a yoke
of iron. If the biography of cpl
cureans tells US anything, if the lamp
Of experience throws any light on the
path Of life, then the way Of worldly
pleasure is a thorny way, a steep
path, and pleasures yoke is a yoke
of iron. Strangely enough, if many
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Nearly browns in Swimming Tank.

EAU CLAIRE. Wis, Dec. 9.-Crawfora
Wheeler, 10 years Of age, while bathing in
an Eau Claire club natatorium, got beyond
his depth. He was under water for several
minutes and nearly drowned.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

It Is cleaner and healthier 1t has better PEG
pie. The average Of intelligence and Of character is
higher II the small town is without saloons 1t has that
distinct advantage Others large and small which
have and the larger towns usually have the saloon
the evils which congregate about it. The small town
has considerable vicious element, whereas that ele
ment rules many of the larger towns. The air Of the
small town is clear and pure that Of the big town
times Is loaded with smoke and SCOT and burdened with
the bad odOrs Of dirty streets The small town has
good schools good churches good teachers and
good preachers and recognition in the home and society
does not depend much upon money. There is less
snobbery and dissipation. There is juster recogni-
ton of personal worth. At the same time the
and luxures of life to be enjoyed and lv
Ing Is cheaper.
The word that is to be spoken to the people Of the
small town word of appeal to make the best
natural advantage If they are to go into manufactures
economy dictates what they must be. If abundant
materials and there Is practically unlimited local
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
DOMINATE THE WORLD.
By Rev. DR.. Frank Crane.

In Ibsens play, Ghosts" Mrs Alving
claims, upon discovering the evil bent of her
son, and realizing that it is traceable to the
father, that she seems to hear ghosts. Ex-
tending her thought, she adds that she feels
that her own so-called principles are but
ghosts Ghosts, she cries. I'LL the earth, thick
as the sands of the sea she sees them between
the lines of the newspaper, they dominate the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

When a boy goes out west hunting,
and writes home thar he killed a deer.
he can fool his mother, but he can't
fool his father.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Death of Reinhold Bonack.

MAYVILLE. Wis, Dec. 9-[Spe-
cial l-Reinhold Bonack died at the age
of 81 years at his home, two miles west
from here.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

A reputation for wisdom is easier
gained by keeping your mouth shut
than by attempting to talk wisely.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
The Oldest Mason.

Members of the Masonic fraternity
were noticed on the streets yesterday
wearing in their lapels small springs of
goldenrod. This was done only in a
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

One Of the funniest things in this
world is to see a woman who isn't
used to it, make change.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13

" " ~ " money honestly and to give 1t wisely"
There Is great deal Of folly shown in the distri-
button Of beneyolence If substance is trust then it
Is serious business this matter Of dispensing It. One
cant simply get rid Of 1t and have free conscience
responsibility attaches to the distribution. | have
idea on that point, to this effect Let have benevO
lent rustscorporations manage the business of be-
neyOence.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
Section Hand Killed BY Train.

CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis, Dec. 9.-Au-
gust Anderson, unmarried, q section hand,
was instantly killed By train at Stock
| holm,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-13
SMALL TOWN IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE.
BY Milton Starr.

Some people in happy circumstances are I'M
happy Many who are better off in their small
town would like to live in large one. Big
ness does not mean happiness. 1t does not
insure content, which anywhere is essential to
happiness. The town of 1900 almost any
where in the agricultural regions Of this coun-
try is more favorable a place of residence
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-01
Summons.

In the Circuit Court Of the State Of Oregon
for Polk County. Department No ?.
5. Purvine and s. f. Purvine, Plaintiffs, Y
Elizabeth Scott John 7. Scott, Allie Scott
Harry b. Scott and Olive Scott, Defendants.
To each and all of the abOye-named defend
ants:
In the name of the State OF Oregon. You are
hereby required to appear and answer the com,
plaint filed against you in the abOye-entltled
Court and suit within six weeks from the date
Of the first publication Of this summons, TO Wlt
On or before the 18th day OF November, I9O'i
and il you fail so to answer, for want thereof
the plaintiffs will apply to said Court for a
Judgment and decree as prayed for in said com
l. that the defendants herein may be re-
qured to set forth the nature OF their claims In
and to the following described real estate,
lying and being in the County OF Polk and
State Of Oregon, to wit:
Beginning at the Northwest corner OF the
East half OF Section IS in Township south, Of
Range West OF the willamette Meridian, ana
running thence south q chains, to Il stone
containing 100 cubic inches; thence East 4U
chains to Il stone containing lOOV cubic lnchesi
thence North % chains, to the Northeast corner
Of said Section Is; and thence West 40 chains to
the place Of beginning, containing 100 acres,
more or less - and that all adverse claims OF
the defendants may be determined by decree
of said Court;
2. That by said decree it be declared and
adjudged that the said defendants and each
and every OF them have no estate or interest
whatever in or to said lands or premises, and
that the title OF plaintiffs thereto is good ana
valid; and
3. That the said defendants and each and
every Of them be forever enjOined and debarTed
from asserting any claim whatever IN or to said
hands or premises adverse to plaintiffs and
that the plaintiffs may have such other and
further relief as to the Court may seem meet
and equitsble III the premises.
This summons by an order OF the Hon, I'd,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-01
Summons.

In the Circuit Court of the State OF Oregon,
for Polk County, Department No,
james W. Gilpin plaintiff, v Villa NJ. GllPih,
defendant.
10 Villa NJ. Gilpin, the above named de-
endant.
In the Name OF the State OF Oregon: You are
hereby required to appear and answer the COM
plaint filed against you in the above entitled
Court and suit within six weeks from the date
Of the first publication OF this summons, t0-Wlt;
On or before the llth day OF November, 1907 ana
if you fail so to answer, for want thereof the
plaintiff Will apply to said Court for decree as
prayed for in said complaint, toWit; That the
marriage contract now and heretofore existing
between the plaintiff and the defendant be for
ever annulled and dissolved, and that the
plaintiff may have such other and further relief
as to the Court may seem just and equitable.
This summons, by an order Of the Hon Ed. +.
Coad, County Judge OF Polk County Oregon,
made at Chambers at Dallas, Oregon, on the 9TH
day Of September, 1907, is served upon you by
the publication thereof not less than once
week for six consecutive weeks Immediately
prior to the l1th day Of November, 1907, in the
POLK County Observer Il weekly neWspaperOt
general circulation published in said County ol
Polk. The date OF the first publication Of this
summons is September y, 1907,
OSCAR IIAITER
Attorney 10r Plaintiff /
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-01
Notice For Publication.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE ;. 1S7s
l'nlTp1 Stptpg J ma ~ az

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3. lS7S
JMted States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon,
Notio, J. -, September T. 1907.
NpHSe Is hereby given that in compliance
WIN the provisions OF the act of Congrass ~
June ., 1873, entitled "An act for tbe ,oIa 0i
TIMBER lands IN the States of California 0ro
son, go Nevada and Washington Territory. rs
extended to all the Public Land States bv act az
August l. 1892, Edward E. Geriuger of n" lIaa vi
Souni{ So,. OF Polk, State OF oregon, has tbiS
gay nled in this Office his sworn statement Tis w
>2O-' ior the purchase of the n F nj S",tioy, ,U
No. NJ III IN /. No. s, H. No. 5 w.. and VIII
oaer proof to show that the land sought is n,or
raInaoe lor ITS timber or stone than for aSri
so;S purposes and to establish his claim to
salu iahd before the Comfy tIorE ~
al al % Dalias, VA, Oregon. on Tuesday, the 35ih
u ne ne names IS witnesses Peter A. Mcneil os
t.,,,E 1.aCh hoeE, oregon; Aaron Maybee, of Dallas
\, S,rT,E-on, ,E-ion, J4hn D; Mcdonald. OF Dallas Ort",,
" iLIam McHardy. of Dallas, Oregon. sun
Au! ana all persons claiming ADVERSELY +t
lands are requested 10 III ~
ol November 1907 So" ~oln Ga!
ALGERNoN r. DRESSER.
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-01

To show our appreciation of the generous patronage
our customers have given us during the past five
years, we have decided to quote you few prices on
our goods that we know you will appreciate
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15

Four thousand coal miners near
Danviile. ILL.,. are practically on strike
is the result of the financial trouble,
Recently they were notified they
would be paid In checksi instead oil
currency The men decided not to
20 to work until assured they would
be paid in cash. and the mines are
Idle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-15
A Real Wonderland.

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