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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
IS ELEPHANT ON HANDS
Hartford (Wis.) Man Trades Farm for
Brewery and the State
Goes DRY"

HARTFORD, Wis. Dee. lG.-[Spe-
cial. Trading Il large wcll-stocked farm
for brewery in 4 state that has just
gone dry" has not proved a profitable
investment for John HummeI, formerly
resident of Hartford. Mr.. Hummel
recently purchased a brewery in Okla
homa City and word has just been re
ceived here that a few days after the
deal was closed the new state was voted
into the temperance column and Hum
mel was obliged to board up the brew
cry. There is little probability of his
being able to run the place for some
years as the temperance cause has many
friends in Oklahoma.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
WORKERS MUST BE vACCINATED.
Fond du Lac Health Board Will Not Let
Them Work if They're Not.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Dec. IL
Special. UNLESS workers in the big
shops of the city can prove that they are
immune from smallpox or agree to be
vaccinated, they will not be allowed to
continue at work according to the no.
tice issued by the health commissioners
this morning. People can be vaccinated
free of charge tomorrow at the council
chamber of the city hall where many
physicians will be on hand to administer
the treatment.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
MILWAUKEE sTOCKYARDS REPORT.

CATTLE - Market is steady: butch
cIS' steers good to choice LOuUIOO: ne
dunn 10 GOOD. 3.25u3.I3; hyifcrs, med um to
good, 2.9Ou3.S0: common 10 fair 21{I2 - :
cows, good to choice. 2.I5d3 -: fair to GOOD
223U2i3 Gamers, l0oQ1.T5; cutters, 1000
20 bulls. good to choice. 3.lNu%6O, DO.
logna bulls, common to fair. 25NG2 -: feed
erS, 3.ooU36O; stockcrS, 225u2.15: mixers
and springcrS. common unSaIeahlr except
for Gamers, good to choice, @SO0Q3S 90.
SIlEEP-Market strong; common to fair
2.OOW 300; good to choice, BOD -: lambs.
common to fair, 4.O0UA15: choice To prime
5W05.75; bucks, 2.25@3.OO
llOGS-5c lower; mixed and butchers, t. 10
Q463; packers +.&o0L5O: rough heavy,
4l0a4.21; light 4.3oQ4.5O: pigs, IOOu4 -;
bulk. 4.l0Gt4.55.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
BOY EDITOR IS PLUCKY.
Started Manitowoc Weekly When Thir-
teen Years Old-The "Roarer"
Is Popular.

MANITOWOC, Wis, Dec. 14.-[Spe-
ciaI, notwithstanding that this city
has been aptly termed "a hotbed of So
cialism," there is newspaper published
here that bodily advertises the fact that
is stands for corporations" Further
more, Manitowoc is proud of this unique
publication that first went to press in
June, 1903, with a 13-year-old boy as its
editor, reporter, manager, printer and
devil all in one, and which has been
issued uninterruptedly each week ever
since.
When Kenwood Egan, or "BoOch"
Egan, as he is known by his school
mates, started the Second Ward Roar
err four years ago in the basement of
his fathers residence, his subscription
book held but one name, that of his
mother. The boy editor set up and
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20

his second term. the pension agent has
held himself in constant readiness for
retirement, but as day after day went by
and he heard nothing of the headsman
he began to believe that perhaps he had
been overlooked. The hope is now blast
cd.
prominent in the McGovCrn campaign
in the fall of 1906. He took the stump
for McGoveru and worked valiantly for
the cause. lie is veteran Of the Civil
war and has lived i'll Milwaukee, for
many years.
There has been some talk of dis
continuance of the Milwaukee, pension
Office in which event the district now
covered from here would he handled by
the Chicago office Ne dcfninte arrange
ment in this regard has been reached.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
FINDS DOCTORS WRONG,
State Health Officer Says Epidemic at
Fond du Lac Is Smallpox in
a Mild Form.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Dec. 10
lSpecial.l-That physicians of the city
who have commended that the epidemic
which has held Fond Gu Lac in its grasp
for some weeks, was nothing more than
chicken pox, are in the wrong. is the
statement made by DR.. c. a. Harper.
called here to make an investigation.
DIR. Harper states that the disease is
smallpox in a mild form He recon-
mends that the board of health erect an
isolation hospital. He also advises the
extensive vaccination of all citizens
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
CAN COLLECT PREMIUMS
Life Insurance Companies Have Until
March l to Settle Business, Is
Ruling of Attorney General.

MADISON, Wis, Dec. 14.-That life
insurance companies which are author
lied to do business in this state and
which cease to write policies under the
new insurance laws after December 81,
may legally collect premiums through
their present Offices or agents iii this
state until their licenses expire on March
l, is the gist of an opinion rendered by
the attorney general in answer to a
query from the state insurance commits
Sl1npr
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Hughes Boom in West.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 1G.-George II.
Tobcy, formerly private secretary to Sell
ator Burkctt. today began the organiza-
kett as the aspirant for the vice presi
dency.
Followers of La Toilette are at work
The delegation has been practically
pledged to Taft by the last Republican
convention platform. but the Hughes
and La Toilette men will contest for the
delegates at the next primary.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
WOULD LOCATE BY LAW
Superior Lumberman Invokes Aid of Dis
covery Statute to Get $4,000
That Is Due Him
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Dc

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Dec. IA.
Especial. Warren E. McCord of Su-
perior, one of the northwest's we'll
known lumbermen, is trying to collect
about $4,000 from William McKinnon
and II. S. Ackley of this city, and I'M
der the discovery" statute is trying to
locate some of their property. The $15,-
600 is a judgment received in the state
supreme court last summer by Mr.. Nc
Cord in litigation which has lasted
over fifteen years and had been tried
three times in the circuit court, three
times in the state supreme court and once
in the United States supreme court.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
TAPS LEG TO SAVE EYE.
Skin Grating in Case of Manitowoc Rail
road Man May Bring Wonder
full Results

MANITOWOC, Wis, Dee. 14.-[Spe-
cial Skin grating had to be resorted
to save the eyesight of Emil Wach, the
North-W estern car repairer who was
burned by acid a few weeks ago. Wach
was operated on at Chicago and skin was
grated from his leg to the face and
for the forehead and it is now said that
has a good chance of recovery and will
be able to see, without defect.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20

printed the little weekly which is about
the size of an opera house programme.
He wrote his own editorials and filled his
columns with newsy items of interest to
the neighbOrhOOd.
\ few weeks later the good people of
Manitowoc were reading and laughing
over the little sheet which appeared ev-
cry Saturday and the subscription list
jumped steadily forward until at the
present time the "Roarer' has a paid-up
circulation of close to 500 copies a week
All of the merchants of the city run
short advertisements in the 'ROarer"
and declare that it pays them to do so.
Young Egan is now q student at the
high school, but by working after school
hours succeeds in getting out his paper
each week. He is often employed in
reportorial capacity by the Manitowoc
dailies. He is determined to continue in
a journalistic career and plans eventu-
ally to seek a position on the staff of one
of the metropolitan dailies.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
LET OUT IRON MINERS.
Steel Company to Reduce Working Force
in Marquette District

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec 1G-W.
IL. Johnston, general superintendent, has
been instructed to reduce working forces
at The Marquette range mines Of the
steel corporation approximately % per
cent. This Will affect some 400 EN-
ployes
NEGAUNEE, Mich, Dec 16.-An-
and Ishpcming. The Oliver Iron com
pany. subsidiary of the United States
Steel company, laid off % per cent. Of
It's men. About 800 men are involved
he ma iority being single
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
NAME GOES SUCCESSOR.
Capt. F. H. Magdeburg Appointed Local
Pension Agent-Rumor That Milwau-
kee Office Will Be Discontinued

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dee. 16, 1907
Capt. f. g. MagdebUrg, well known
as a prominent figure in the councils of
the La Toilette faction of their Repub-
lican party in Milwaukee, has been
chosen by Senator La Toilette as pen
sion agent at Milwaukee to succeed f.
ID. Coe Of Whitewater. The nomination
Of Capt Magdcburg was sent to the
Senate this morning. according to dis
patches from Washington.
Mr. Coe has served two terms and
nearly two years on his third term. al
though he never received his second re
appointment Since the expiration of
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
MANY HOTELS ARE DUPED.
Bonifaces Gather to Identify Alleged For
ger Caught at Sheboygan

Since the arrest of Louis Miller, alias Nor
ris Miller, alias Louis Cooper, the alleged
check forger, hotel owners from many
He is wanted at Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland,
Cincinnati Keokuk, Ottumwa, Muscatln5
and Cedar Rapids, Ia. Rock Island, ILL.,.
Fond du Lac, Wausau and Amigo.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
BURNS $4,000 IN BILLS; DIES.
Farmer, Aged IS, Sets Fire to His Saw
ings of Years.

MARION, O., Dec. 16.-John Gordon,
farmer of this county, burned $4,000
IN bills a short time before he died. Cor
Ion was 50 years old, and in the last few
weeks had grown childish. He had
steadfastly refused to put the $4,000,
The savings Of years, into bank, but
kept the bills under his pillow. Sunday
morning he amused himself by setting
ire to them and watching them burn. He
succumbed to heart disease soon after.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Was Waukesha's Oldest Mason Contract
or-Member of School Board.

WAUKESHA, Wis, Dec. 13.-ISpeciaI. !
Michael Gleason. aged 80 years, Waukcsha :
eldest mason contractor and Il member OF
the school board for many years, died early
this morning after an illness of several
weeks. Among the many public buildings
erected by him in this city are st. Joseph :
Catholic church, the court house and jail
old Carroll college buildings Carney block.
Putney block, Northwestern depot, FOun.
tain house, and many others.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
SON KILLS HIS FATHER
Fort Atkinson Man Shoots Parent While
Endeavoring to Protect
Mother
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. Dec. 1G..

FORT ATKINSON, Wis, Dec 10
Especial. Ito save the life of his moth
err from death at the hands of an infu-
rated husband Frank Popke, aged 10
years. shot and killed his father.
The young man was demonstrating
with the angry parent who was abusing
his mother when the father turned on
him. In the scuifie which followed tue
man was shot.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
STRINGENCY HITS ALASKA.
Fairbanks Bank Closes Because of Lack
of Cash

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec 1.-THE
Fairbanks Banking company of Fair
on account of lack of currency The
officials state that the suspension is tenn
pOrary and the bank will surely reopen
in the spring at the latest. The assets
of the institution are stated by the Off
cials to be 100000 in excess of the la
hilitipS
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
COL. WING LEFT 100000.
Inheritance Tax on Estate OF Bayfield,
Man Will Amount to 5000.

. WASHBURN, Wis, Dec. 14-[Spe-
cial. THE administrators of the estate
of the late Col. Isaac II. Wing OF Bay
field, fled a schedule of the property as
appraised by them in the county court
in this city yesterday. The total ap-
praisement amounts to almost 100000
and this was largely in stocks and bonds,
although $4,000 was in actual cash in
banks. The state will get as an inner
itance tax from the estate of the colonel
about sos
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
RACINE MAN LOST IN NORTH.
Peter Gallagher Disappears After Leav-
ing Alaskan City for Mine

RACINE, Wis. Dec. 13.-[Special.I
Friends of Peter Gallagher believe he
three years ago for Alaska. where he
has mining claims worth $4,000. One
letter was received from him from Nome
and that was all. His brother has writ
ten to fifteen different pOstofices in
Alaska and can get no trace of him. His
family has given him up for lost. They
believe he persisted in making the trip
from Nome to his mines
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
PROFIT IN MUNICIPAL WATER
Low Rates for Consumers and High Earn
ings Shown in Kenosha.

kENOSHA, Wis, Dec. 13.-The an
nual report of the municipal water com
pany shows that, Notwithstanding water
is being supplied to patrons cheaper than
in any other city on the lake shore, the
profits for the year amount to more than
$4,000. Besides meeting all demands
for the year, $4,000 was spent for lie
erection of a standpipe, $4,000 for extern
sions of the mains and $4,000 for other
payment improvements. Ten years ago
the plant was purchased by the city, and
the total cost has been $24TO 900. OF
this amount all but $4,000 has been
paid by the profits. The bonds are being
retired as fast as they fall due.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
RACINE SHOPS REOPEN
CASE PLOW CO. WILL GIVE EN-
PLOYES WORK NEXT WEEK.
Big Wagon Plant of Mitchell & Lewis
Company Will Start 1900 to
Work Next Week

RACINE, Wis, Dec. 14.-As evidence
that the financial situation here is inn
proving, the Case Plow company has an
nounced that it will start up the plant
Monday morning, employing 400 men
and running ten hours a day. The plant
has been closed for four weeks
The Mitchell Lewis Wagon company
will start its plant week later, EN-
plOE-ing 1900 men.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
WATCH "KRAUT0 GO UP,
Racine Cabbage Growers May Retire from
That Line and Cultivate
Sugar BeetS.

RACINE. Wis, Dec. 13.-I Special. I
1t was learned here today that large
number of cabbage growers would retire
and begin the raising of sugar beets
L. Meyers, agricultural agents of the
GAINESVILLE Sugar Beet company, has
been III the city the last few days and
has contracted for the raising of 1000
acres ri 1908. There is some talk here
of organizing a company for the estab-
iishment of a large factory with a cap
ital stock of 100000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
GOODS WISH TO WALK.
Lawrence University Girls Don't Wish
Students to Send Hacks for Them.

APPLETON, Wis.,. Dec. 14.-[S pe-
ciaI. THE Lawrence university goods
threw Formally to the wind and at CO.
ed mass meeting unanimously voted 20
request their escorts not to furnish car
riages with which to take them to the
football banquet. The stand was taken
that some of those who had asked the
girls to accompany them to the annual
event could not well afford to spend
money On horse hire.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
ANOTHER HoLD-UP AT GREEN BAY

GREEN BAY. Wis. Dee. 16.-I Spe-
cial. The fifth holdup was added to
days. Last night about II o'clock, an
unknown man jumped out of an alley ON
Washington street and attacked Holton
Gr:swold. Griswold managed to pull
away and escaped, leaving piece of his
coat with the holdup man. He got no
money. although Griswold had just had
Il check cashed for $40.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Ask Help for Mine Victims.

FAIBMONT. w. Va. Dec. 16.-The
permanent relief committee, headed by
Coy. Dawson. to provide for the widows
and orphans in distress through the re-
cent explosion at the mines at Monongah
has sent out an appeal for funds. Con-
tributions of clothing. toys for the or
phans at Christmas time and similar
donations are to be sent to W. II. Moore,
mayor of MOnongah.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
TO WORK SAUK COUNTY MINE.
International Harvester Company to Re
open North Freedom Plant.

NORTH FREEDOM. Wis. Dec. 16.
Il Special. I-Operations in the Interna-
tional Harvester cOmpany's mine here.
which has been under water for a month
past, was resumed today. Exploration
work with diamond and churn drills con-
tinues with much energy. Six drills on
the Noeck farm are in operation day
and night
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
SAYS COTTON REPORT IS WRONG.
Southern Congressman Asks Agricultural
Department for Figures.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dee. 16.-A
resolution charging the secretary of agri-
culture with inaccuracy in estimating
this years cotton crop, and calling on
him to furnish to Congress the figures
and the information upon which he based
his estimate of the cotton crop of the
United States for 1907 was introduced
in the House today by Mr.. Hetfiin of
Alai-na.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
MILWAUKEE, HAY MARKET.

Choice timothy hay, 16O0U1G5O; No. l
timothy hay, l5.oOd1j.5O; No. timothy
hay, E3OGt14.5o; clover and mixed l20UI
400; choice Kansas and Nebraska prairie
l2.oo0 100; No. l prairie, 11.000u.5O; No.
: Prairie, 9.Wd1o.oO: Wisconsin marsh
feeding, S.o0IS.50; packing hay, I.5OMS.O0;
rye STRAW. S.lNMS.L1: oats straw. L.OOLLI. %
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Drowned Near BAYFIELD,.

BAYFIELD,. Wis, Dee. 16-[ Special
Theodore Albon. aged 80. drowned
last night while bound for the Anderson
camp on Bass island When a mile
from shore the rowboat capsized. A
hung to the boat and was
finally rescued by the crew of a sail
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
O'Learv After Weston.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Dan O'Leary.
he pedestrian. has issued a challenge
% Edward Payson Weston for a six
lay walking contest. The challenge in
-ludes Henry Schmeu of Chicago and
Charles ROwell of England
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Troops After Riders

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dec 16.-Co. H
Of the First regiment Kentucky State
militia was this afternoon ordered to
Hopkinsville. where there has been trou-
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Ishpeming iMich.) Man Kills Self.

MARQUETTE, Mich.. Dec 10
( Special ole r. Oien. aged IS. a resi-
lent OF Ishpeming ever since arriving
rom Norway thirty-five years ago. com
nitted suicide during the night. He was
respondent. \ wife and seven children
survive.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Shoots Sister in Head.

CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis. Dec. Is.
I Special. Mrs. Leopold Flug was ac-
.identally shot by her brother, a 11-year-
Did boy and it is not believed she will
i've The boy was playing with q rife.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
RECEIVER FOR BELOIT CONCERN.
Proceedings Are Begun Against John
Thompson & Sons Company.

Thompson g Sons Company.
BELOIT, Wis, Dec. 14.-Chicago
creditors of John Thompson q Sons
Manufacturing company have asked to
have the company declared a bankrupt
w. J. Ferguson Of Rockford was APP
pointed receiver. The business of the
company was instituted in 1860, and
agricultural implements were made until
a few years ago, when gasoline and gas
engines were added to the output. The
company has a new shop in South Be
lott. 1t suffered two fire losses within
the past three years. Liabilities are
placed at 100000, with assets $3.50, 000
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Sheboygan County Pioneer Dies.

SHEBOYGAN. WIS, Dec. 14.-LSpeciall
Elisha D. Lampmann, one of the pioneer
residents Of the county, died at home in
Sheboygan Falls aged 81 years. He is sur
viYed by one daughter.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-12-20
Estimating a Rainfall.

An inch of rainfall represents 100 tons
Of water to the acre.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-03-30
Reasons Why Voters Should Support the
Citizens Ticket.

Because the O Citizens are
pledged the policy of present
ton
Because administration accomplished
and beneficial city than
the city became city of the second class.
the business by
straightforward practical who have been
officials.
Because the citys financial condition
time since the incorporation of the
Because the is ample
and continue the policy of improving and beauifyng
Because the has been completed present
efficient condtien surprisingly economical manner
funds left with which make the
plants in the
Because the candidates the Citizens
cepon and city,
fare a heart.
Because hundreds of feet of
been laid enhancing the value of the
and adding immensely the beauty of the
Because the and alleys Of the city a
OF cleaner condition
Because the city has its team and
cpa needs and saving several hundred year.
Because owing the competent appontee of the
Gil there have been less fires
Because this Twentieth century, Spring
going to We do old fossils
residents ring financial Clique with selfish motives
troll of the city government.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-03-30
Death of Chester s. Noyes.

N1' >tsr > Noes, ,le 40 wears died
= GA m. THURSDAY morning at Mrs
Ltte's sanitArium, NuIth Denver, afer
an Hin, $ OF two mon his. The funeral
services vi be held in Denver today,
c pduct by Rev. WiIlman and The
lie interment will be at ia mount
IN ter,.
C"estes A. Noyes was born II d DIE
lie, Wis, and had lived in C.iorado
tor The past wears. lie had tasen IN a
valuable ranch near HAYDEN, in Rou,t
county 1t which place he cou,r cted
n umoaia some lime ago which was
ne Ultimate c-use Of his detrh lie
sss unmarried but is survived lev ur
ro'hers: S a No, es, of tfis city
Clarence II. YES. Blsbee, Ariz e.
N"yes, Middte.o ON, Cal ana ii. II No,es
silver PUNE. The ,onnp man was we'll
known III trls county, where he lived
several yesrs before go ong t. Middle
Pa k