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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
THIRTY MILES NEARER POLE.
Cook Expedition in Winter Quarters
for Exploration Next Year

for EXPLOITATION Next Year.
The American auxiliary schooner yacht
John R. Bradley, which left North sgd
ney, n. S., early in July for the Arctic
regions, has arrived there. The Bradley
landed DR.. L. II. Cook, who is in com
mand of an exploration expedition, at
Smiths Sound, latitude 70 north. The
expedition expects to cross Ellsmereland
early in the spring and will attempt to
reach the pole by way of the polar sea.
The expedition is provisioned for two
years and fully equipped with dogs and
sledges for the trip. The party consists
of DR.. Cook, another white man, and
number of Eskimos. 1t is wintering
thirty miles farther north than Peary
was two years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Gas Explosion in Mine.

Three men were killed and two fatally
injured by the explosion of an accumula-
ton Of gas in one of the interior slopes
of mine No. : of the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Company. one mile from
Pratt City, Ala.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Ohio school Teachers Strike

The board of education of Syracuse.
Meigs county, Ohio, reported to State
School Commissioner Jones that the
teachers employed there are out on a
strike, because of a reduction in pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
wrestlex with Race Question

A movement virtually to exclude ne
groes from the Episcopal church, or TO
separate them from the present organiza-
ton. has been started at the national con-
vention of the church in Richmond, Va.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Sir Thomas to Try AGAIN

Sir Thomas Upton, who has made sew
eral futile attempts to capture the Amer
lea cup, has issued a challenge for an
other race next summer, and it is init
mated that Fife, the marine designer, is
already at work on the model OF Sham
rock ".
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Plans Long Watching Cruise.

Col Robert NJ. Thompson of New York
has chartered the S.00O-ton steamer Mine
ola and will take a party of fifteen on a
yachting cruise around the globe at cost
of $500 600
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10

Rather than endure separation from his
wife which might have followed his trans
fer to another post, it is believed that
Claude II. Perry, a soldier stationed at
Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, shot and killed
his wife, Elizabeth, and then committed
suicide
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Did George Dodge His Taxes.

Records recently discovered in Fairfax
county. Virginia, show that a present
ment was made against George Washing
ton for making an incomplete tax sched-
ule.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Kills Woman and Himself

John Miller, "a, single. shot and killed
Mrs. Rose Pier, "a, of Pittsburg, Pa,
said to have been his sweetheart. and
then committed suicide at his mothers
home in Walnut Grove suburb of that
city. They had quarreled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
..Drv,, Law No Bar To Liouor,

BY a decision of he kentucky Court
of Appeals. shipments of liquor from
points within prohibition territory are
held to be interstate commerce, and the
carriers are not amenable under the legis-
lative act of 1906, imposing a penalty
for so shipping
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Lives six Months with Broken Neck.

William Cain. an employee at the fe-
male hospital, died in St. Louis, six
months after his neck had been broken by
a shot fired by William Haymaker, a
gate attendant, who went to Kansas City
after being released on bond and commit
ted suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Convicted of Numbering His Child.

Francis NJ. Schultz, on trial in Phila-
delphia for killing his 5-year-old daugh-
ter. was convicted of murder in the first
degree. Schultz had been in i'll health
and decided to kill the child and himself,
but his attempt at suicide failed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
GETS VERDICT OF $1,s65,o21.
Trust Company Beats
the Terminal n Toledo, Ohio.

In Toledo, Ohio, United States Judge
John E. Safer awarded verdict in the
suit of $1,S65,O21 to the Commonwealth
Trust Company against the Terminal
company. This decree was entered upon
representation to the court that the 49,
100000 for which the Terminal was sold
to a committee of bondholders at public
auction some time ago was not sufficient
to pay the entire principal and interest
on the first mortgage bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Rohher. Get So 900 from hank.

The State Bank of Dickey, Lamoure
county, \. D., was robbed early the other
morning by bandits, who secured $500
from the safe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
Brand whitrock Renominated

In the city convention the Democrats
of Toledo, Ohio, nominated Brand Whit
lock, present Mayor, for another term.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
BASE BALL STANDINGS.
Games Won and Lost by Clubs in
PRINCIPAL Leagues.

The baseball season is ended, and the
pennant in the National League goes to
Chicago, that in the American League to
Detroit The final standing of the clubs
is as follows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-10-10
CASSIE CHADWICK BLIND.
Affection Which Came Upon Hyp-
MOTTO SwindIer Is Incurable.

The wages of sin is blindness to MIS-.
Cassie Chadwick, the most strenuous get
rich-quick woman this country has ever
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
RESIDENT
TO WE'D At AMIGO
Edward FTOeliCh to Wed at
Amigo on May 18th
We'll kOWn.

The Amigo Joulna in It's last issue
givs the following account of the ap-
preaching marriage of former Water
town gentleman:
con Monday evening, May 2Sth,
at eight O'Clock, Miss Verona Draeger
and Edward Froelich will be united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Draeger,
1Ol1 Eighth avenue. The couple will
be attended by Miss Elizabeth Brecklin
and Jake Draeger, brother OF the
bride. The Rev. Kuether of the
Lutheran church will perform the
ceremony.
Following the ceremony wedding
supper will be served and the couple
will leave for points in the southern
part of the state to spend their honey
moon. They will visit the groom's
mother at Watertown. Miss Draeger
was born and raised in Amigo and is
popular lin social circles. She has
been in the employ of M. Krom for
some time past. Mr.. FroeIich has
resided tor several years in Amigo
and holds position in Mccormick S
barber shop. He is son of Mrs.
Verona Froelicn of Watertown and
has made many friends in this city
who will extend their best wishes to
him and his bride. They have not
decided where they will reside, except
that it will be Antigo.'
Mr.. Froelich learned his trade in
Watertown, leaving here several years
ago. He is a brother of Mrs. w. F.
Gruetzmacher and has many friends
here who extend congratulations IN
advance.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Small Boy and Air Gun.

There is state law which seems
might be interesting to the small boy
with the air gun and the sling shot.
Also it may be of Importance to the
older ones. who make a pracrice OF
shooting harmless birds: Any person
who shall catch or kill at any time or
for any purpose whatever, except that
permitted by law, any whip poor-will,
nighthawk, finch, blue bird, thrush, ro-
bin, lark. turtledove or any harmless
bird shall be punished by payment of
fine of not more than $50. on or by
imprisonment in the county jail not
more than 80 days. This does not apply
to crows, English sparrows, black
birds or pigeons for trap shooting.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
TRUSTEES EXPRESS
HEARTFELT THANKS
MEMBERS OF CREEK CATHO-
Lie CHURCH GRATEFUL.
Appreciation of Interest Shown in
Laying OF Corner Stone Recent
ly--Creek Team Defeated BY
Strong Deldf1eld Team BY a
Close Margin Sunday.

johnson Greek, May 21-(Special
to The Leader)-The trustees of the
Catholic church association wish to
express their thanks through these
columns to the visiting outsiders, the
members Of the St. Johns society,
Catholic Knights and last but not
least, the Johnson Greek village board
and the citizens for the attention shown
the association during the corner stone
laying.
Miss Edns.r May of Pittsburgh,
Pa, and Miss May of WATERFOWL,
We're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Grell Tuesday.
The postoffice received supply of
the new Jam estown exposition souvenir
stamps.
Mayor Arthur Mulberger of Water
town, was IN the village Wednesday
conterrlng with the village board.
Miss Beatrix Shakshesky OF Water
town, visited with her sister, Mrs. w.
A. Christians and family. few days.
VIM. Strohbusch sold his blacksmith
shop to Mr.. Zier of Watertown, who
has taken possession.
The Milton Junction Highs played
the johnson Creek high school on the
ball grounds here last Friday and
were defeated by the home team.
Fred Reimers while at work last
Thursday became suddenly i'll and had
to be taken home. He is getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Chas Meier and children of
Milwaukee are visiting at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Peters.
John Parkins, veterinary surgeon,
has located here and soilcits the pa
tronage of animal owners.
Mrs. Fred Reimers was called to
Milwaukee last week by the sickness
of her sister.
Theo. Wentlandt of Milwaukee,
spent Sunday with his mother and
sister and family.
The johnson Creek baseball club
went to Delafeld Sunday where they
played the crack team and were de-
feated by score of to 4. But for
wrong decision of the umpire, our
boys would have come home the vic
tors.
Will Pitzner and wife of Jefferson,
are visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hungertord.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Prenzlow celebrat-
ed the christening of their youngest
daughter Sunday in presence of host
of relatives, among whom were Mr..
and Mrs. Prenzlow of Juneau.
VIM. Sti=hm of Knowlton, has been
spending the Pfngst holidays with
his family.
Miss Kelly was an over Sunday
visitor with Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Seitz
at Racine.
Mrs. Hendridge and daughters of
Aztalan, visited at the home OF her
brother, F. Pitzner and family, Mon
day.
DR.. Berger was an over Sunday
visitor with friends at Watertown.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Died Suddenly.

Mrs. Joseph Butschek passed away
very Suddenly and under sad circum-
stances Saturday afternoon at the
family home, 1410 Third street. Mrs.
Butschek just returned from town and
was seated Oh chair to rest when
stricken with heart disease and passed
away few moments later. The de-
ceased was fifty-four years and six
months old and is survived by he,
husband, seven daughters and one son.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing at o'clock to st. Henry's Catho-
lie church. Interment will be in
St. Henry's cemetery.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage Licenses
were issued by County Clerk Louis
c. Pautsch at Juneau during the past
week:
w. A. Unglab, Theresa.
Lizzie Recklow, Theresa.
Robert Sell, Wate, town.
MoGcha Norbert, Watertown.
Frederick A. Dusell, Beaver Dam.
Nellie Hegelschweiler, Beaver Dam.
Robert A. Boeder, Herman.
a dina Giese, Herman.
Fred Young, Jr., Beaver Dam.
Maggie Labney, Beaver Dam.
Vincent A. Wicker, Beaver Dam.
Mary. Miller, Beaver Dam.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Club Car in Service.

The Nashotah club car ON the Mil
waukee road will be placed in service
for the season on this afternoon.
During the early part of the season,
at least, the car will leave Milwaukee
at 5 :05 O'Clock except on Saturdays.
when it will be taken out on the 40
train. Returning from Watertown,
the car will arrive at Milwaukee every
morning, except Sunday, at SAG
O'Clock. During last summer the car
left at A As, as majority of the clubs
members voted that hour. When the
summer train is put on the change
may be made this year. During tn.
winter the car has been completely
overhauled at the Milwaukee shops.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
MY BEST FRIEND.

Alexander Benton, VINO lives on
Rural Route l, Fort Edward, N. Y,
says: ''Dr. Kings New Discovery is
my best earthly friend. 1t cured me
of asthma six years ago. 1t mas also
performed wonderful cure of inclpient
consumption for my sons wife. The
first bottle ended the terrible cough,
and this accomplished, the other symp-
toms left one by one, Until sne was
perfectly we'll. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery's power over coughs and colds
is simply marvellous. No Other
remedy has ever equaled it. Fully
guaranteed by Gamm's Corner Drug
Store, druggist. SOC and S1.O0. iris
bottle free
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
"A FATAL ACCIDENT
At ELbA STATION
MI. Fred OFT of Elbd Struck
by No. SIS Train Thurs
day Morning.

Yesterday morning about seven
o'clock, Mr.. Fred OtI of the town of
Elba, was killed by No. 55, when
about to board the Il in at the Elbe
station to come to this city, and had
gone out with the station agent to
give the signal for the train to stop.
While the operator was tagging the
approaching train, MIR. OFT stepped
between him and the track, and before
he could step back, after realizing his
danger; the beam of the pilot struck
him in the left side hurting him back
about 10 feet away from the track.
He was still alive when placed on the
train to be brought here, but died
when the train had gone but . short
distance.
The body was taken back to Elba
where an inquest was held.
Mr.. OFT was a man about forty-two
years of sge and leaves to survive his
loss wife and FIVE children, three
boys and two girls. Demo-
crat.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
BILL IS FAVORED
BY WE|SSBRODT
Former WdteTtOWn Man Be-
lieVeS in Sterilization
Thinks it Will Come.

While some provision of the So
called sterilization bill now before the
legislature, may be open to criticism,
the bill on The whole has the endorse.
ment of w. K. Weissbrodt, superin-
tendent of the Lutheran Home for
Feeble Minded Children at Milwaukee
but formerly of Watertown.
"The public, tkae it, is not as
yet fully educated to a realization
of the Importance to the community
of such law said Mr.. Weissbrodt
IN discussing the bill. ''There are
cases where such action is advisable.
| have one case in mind in our own
home here IN Milwaukee. But as
said scientists who have given this
matter their careful consideration are
sumewhat premature and it may require
some years before the general public
has arrived at the point where it can
view this matter dispassionately and
without sentiment.
1.-The question who is to decide
when such an operation is to be pre-
formed is important. For my part |
think the superintendent of the in
stitutlon where the patient is being
treated, the attending physician, and
the members of the board of control
are the persons who should decide.
81 am speaking only in so far as
my personal experience has taught me
and am not prepared to discuss this
bill as 1t relates to idiots, insane per-
ons, and such. My experience extends
to feebleminded children only"
The Lutheran home is treating forty
patients at this time and except for
one institution under the control of the
Roman Catholic church, is the only
private institution of its kind IN Wis
consin.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Dick Opinion Affirmed.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

tFrom Wednesdays Daily.)
Justice r. d. Mar shall of the Su-
preme court yesterday handed down
an opinion in the case of Adolph H.
Hartwig vs.. the mayor, etc. of the
city of Watertown. Justice Marshall
affirmed the decision of Judge Dick in
the mandamus proceedings brought by
Alderman HartwIg. The case is one
of a couple OF years standing, growing
out of the action OF the city council
in suspending the alderman for sixty
days for alleged remarks bearing upon
the council during the hearing before
the Legislature two years ago i'll the
matter of the bill asking the right to
raise the rough and ready dam. Judge
Dick decided that as his time of sus-
pension had expired and he was not
debarred from resumiug his duties as
alderman of the Second ward, the
court had no jurisdiction. This opinion
is affirmed by the higher court.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Ask Loan of Engine.

1t is understood that the city of
Oconomowoc has made a request
for the loan of one of the local fire
engines, while the engine there is
away to be rebuilt. If the Cooney
people are put to the same delay
and hardship we were in the case
of the repair of the Silsby, it might
be advisable to give the neighbors
long term lease. 1t is understood
the matter will come before the city
council this evening, with chances
in favor of letting the No. I engine
go, if either. Joking aside-The
council should not base any objec-
ton on our recent trying experience.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
FANNIE P. LEWIS
ESTATE CLOSED
Residue of Estate Amounted
to S3l,4l2,54-BenefiCi-
aries Receive Legacy.

The estate of Fannie P. Lewis has
been closed and the executor discharg
ed. The residue of the estate amounted
to $31, 412. "a. Under the terms of the
Will of Mrs. Lewis one-third of this
amount was paid to the Glens Falls
Home, of Glen Falls, New York one
third to the Northwestern University,
of this city, and one-third to F. E.
Woodland, ]. F. Prentiss and W. G.
Stone as Trustees of the Fannie 2.
Lewis park fund provided for by Mrs.
Lewis IN her will. In addition to the
residue of the estate each of the above
named beneficiaries received u cash
legacy Of $4,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Serious Problem.

Dear Charley: The time has come
when l must ask you a question, the
contemplation of which has caused
me many a sleepless night, bitter
tears Of anguish, and corresponding
days of anxiety.
This is a subject of which | hest
tate to speak to you or any one about,
as you know the whole community is
agitated at the present time by the
same question which agitates me.
Many happy home has been broken
up by this same cause, and | too,
though young, must share the burden
of this wicked and uncouth world.
dare not even communicate my state
of mind to my folks, as you know
they are 80 old fashioned about such
things. In my distress turn humbly
to you for sympathy.
1t may surprise you to know tina,
would consult you upon such an i'm
portant subject, which only my own
heart knows but like the morning dawn,
the whole affair must come to your
friendly hearing, as l know you will
understand me better than | can ex-
plain.
am asking you great favor, and
while you are considering this, l wish
you would set aside all cares, all joys,
and properly consider the question.
l hate to ask it, but must come to
the point. 'Do you think it is TOT
early to change my winter under.
wear?"
After considering closely, let me
hear from you.
Yours IN distress,
Billy.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION

Low rates daily via The North
Western Line until Oct. 18th, liberal
return limits, variable routes and
stop-over privileges affording an op-
portunity to visit New York, Washing
ton, Niagara Falls and various Sea
Coast and Mountain resorts. Direct
connections in Chicago with all the
lines east. For particulars apply to
any agent The North estern Line
Wk and 2td to May 80.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Receivers Diamond Pin.

Katie BRANDED, chambermaId at
the Republican house at Milwaukee
found $500 diamound pin under the
pillow of the bed occupied by F c.
Mansfield Saturday night. Mr.. Mans
field did not discover his loss until he
reached his home at Johnson Creek
and upon telephone communication
with the hotel was relieved b. the
assurance that it was reposing IN the
office safe.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Fingers We're Light.

Max Scobe was ushered into JUS
tice Stacy's court yesterday afternoon
to answer to the charge of taking
money from the cash drawer in Frank
Gritzner's saloon while the proprietor
was absent from the place. 1t is
said Mr.. Giitzner discovered the loss
and made the party give over the
amount taken, $3.50. The hearing was
adjourned to Monday May, 9th.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
TN the may Cine"

The sweet month of May fills our hearts with delight
For It's rich with the scent of the clover
And the of the bright little birds in their flight
Assures that winter
While the wispering trees newly maned in green,
In love-song telling each other
OF the exquisite that the beautiful
Will give to the heart of our mother.
Not bright little boy in this fair northern town,
If you notice each lad as he greets you
Wears woe-begone look unpleasant frown
On his upturned face when he YOU.
But each little heart filled with emulous thought
Is DESTROYS other
That the best that in him will daily be brought
To the shrine of his dearest mother.
Forgotten the days of the chill winters blast,
AS he plucks from the woods the wild flowers;
He lives in the present-Hes dead to the past
He's as light as the fast fleeing hours.
And though he is last in the sunshine of Nav
As he romps and he plays with his brother,
Yet when night draws her cloak round the
He knees at the feet of his mother
BROTHER REMIGIUS
Sacred Heart College.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24

Yes, gasoline and oil stoves for
sale cheap. The Central Trading COM
pany
George Heck of CT g ,go, has been a
visitor in Watertown and at Jefferson
the past couple of days, looking after
property interests.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
A NARROW ESCAPE

G. W. Cloyd, merchant, of PUNK,
Mo-, had a narrow escape four years
ago, when he ran a jimson bur into
his thumb. He says: "The docto,
wanted to amputate it but I would
not consent. l bought a box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and tina,
cured the dangerous wound" Csc.
Sold at Gamm's Corner Drug Store.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
DON'T PAY ALIMONY

to be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it If you
keep your bowels regular with DIR.
Kings Life Pills. Their action is
SO gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed by Gamm's Corner Drug
Store. 25c. Try them.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-24
Leave For Trip West.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Ex-Mayor and Mrs. H. Wertheimer
left yesterday for trip to Salt Lake
City, Utah, where they will spend a
couple of weeks, the guests OF their
daughter, Mrs. P. T. Brockmann,
wife of Rev. Brockmann, chaplain in
the United Stated army. They will
also make a visit at Denver and
Colorado Springs, expecting to be alb
sent about month.