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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
DEATH HAS CALLED
AOO[PH BAUMANN
Left Three Months Ago for
Kansas City on Account of
Poor Health.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

The sad news was received yester-
day that Adolph Baumann. for long
time a mail carrier IN this city, had
passed away in Kansas City, Mo-, to
which city he moved several months
ago from Watertown. At the time
of his departure he was not in robust
health, suffering with a throat trouble
and il is possible +hat the change of
climate was not beneficial.
The deceased was a son of the late
Gottlieb Baumann. He was born in
this city October %, 1866. and was
educated in the local schools and
learned the cigarmaker's trade. After
the free mail delivery Was Instituted
he served on the local force until his
depar ture. The news of his death
was received with many evidences Of
sorrow by many friends in Water
town, as he was popular with all his
acoua ntances. His widow and one
son survive. One brother, A. F.
Baumann, of this city and two sis
ters, Mrs. Otto Kruger, Water
town, and Mrs. Emil Kramer, Chi
cago, also survive. The remains will
be brought to Watertown for burial.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
JUDGE GEORGE GRIMM.

Judge George Grimm, who was
elected to the circuit court judgship
on Tuesday, April Sd. and began his
term of office today, was born in JEFF
fsrson county, September IL, 1859.
He received collegiate education at
the jefferson Liberal Institute and
Northwestern college at Watertown,
afterwards graduating from the col
lege Of law at he University of Mich
igan. He was elected to the legis-
lature in 1887 in the Secoad Assembly
district of his county by 600
majority although he was republi-
can and his district democratic one.
He practiced law for sew eral years
and was elected several terms to the
office of county judge, practically
without opposition.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
DEATH HAS CALLED
FORMER RESIDENT
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Pas
SeS Away at Utica. N. Y.
Well Known Here.

Mrs. Elizabeth Green of 2l4 Fifth
street, received word recently an
nounclng the sad intelligence of the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams,
who passed away at Utica, New York
state. The deceased was for many
years a resident of Watertown and
during the latter years of her resi-
dence here, made her home with her
sister, the late Mrs. Even Griffith on
Washington street. The late Mrs.
Williams and her people were well
known residents of this section and
will be well remembered by many of
our pioneer residents. Mrs. Will
Jams, as will be remembered, had
many sorrows. She reared eight
children, several of whom passed
away. She was noble character
and displayed her Christianity in her
daily life.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
OLD RESIDENT IS
HEARD FROM AGAIN
VIM. II. Egdn Has Article in
Salem (OregOn) States
mdn--54 Years Absent.

Judge W. D. Stacy is IN receipt of
copy of the Daily Oregon States
man of Tuesday, Jan. 1st, large
New Years edition dealing with rast,
present and future of Salem and the
state of Washing ton. The paper was
sent to Mr.. Stacy by VIM. H. Egan,
a resident of Watertown n the early
days, but who now operates large
farm about ten miles from Portland.
The Mr.. Egan referred to is son Of
Patrick Egan, who resided near Wa
tertown in the Ao's n the ,cwn of
Emmet. William, the son, was born
on Second street IN the Sixth ward in
the year 1852 and in that or the next
year the family moved to Oregon to
seek their fortune in the west. Dur
ing these long years, William Egan
ard Judge Stacy have kept in touch
with each others movements through
correspondence and exchange Of pa
pers.
In the edition of the Salem paper
referred to. Mr.. Egan Of Brooks,
Marion county. has a very able ar
ticle on Possibilities of Diversified
Farming in the Willamette Valley"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
FIRST VISIT HERE
SINCE YEAR II
Fred HOlZhGur Notes Wonder
full improvements and
Growth in City.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Fred Holzheur of Mitchell, South
Dakota, is in the CITY, the guest of
his COUSIN, VIM. Krebs. Mr.. Holz-
heur was born en- the MiIfo.d road
near Hahn's lake and left here thirty
five years ago, this being his first
visit TO Watertown since that time.
The visitor notes many wonderful i'm
provements in the city since that
time, as we'll as great growth. He
remembers the general outlay of the
city, but the change has been so
marked that he can remember nore
of the buildings outside of the Cole
block, which is practically the sane
as it was at that early date. Mr..
Holzheur will remain week renew
ing old acquaintances. He is now en-
gagged in farming, while his older
brother Henry is engaged in the farm
implement business at Mitchell.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
MORE EVIDENCE
AGAINST OTTENS
Given Cap at Round House
on Morning of Attempt
ed Robbery.

The web of evidence appears to be
more securely fastening around Ernest
Ottens, recently captured at Milwau-
kee and held in the county Jail at
Jefferson on the charge of burglary,
it being alleged that it was he who
entered the clothing store of Hertel
& Hoffman, at an early hour last
Saturday morning.
One of the first evidences was that
the robber lost his cap in making his
hasty escape. 1t now develops that
on Saturday morning, soon after the
robbery, Ottens visited the round
house near the junction and procured
a striped cap from Joe Amann, the
foreman. The cap worn by Ottens
when arrested has been identified as
the one given him on the morning of
the attempted robbery.
Another development that will tend
TO work against the accused man is
that it has been learned that he has
served time in the Saltwater (Minn.
prison for burglary at Duluth.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
ORDER FURNITURE
FOR NEW LIBRARY
Expect That Dedication Will
Take Place Some Time
in March.

The furniture for the new Carnegie
Library was ordered Wednesday by
the members of the library board and
the same is expected to arrive and be
ready for installing upon the compile
tion of the building. AS yet, no
definite date has been set for the COM
pletion of the building. The con-
tractor has assured the members of
the board that he will complete his
contract by the first of February, al
though one OF the members of the
boaro yesterday in speaking of the
matter, said that this seemed improb-
able. He added that after the con-
tractor had finished, there would be
considerable work to perform and h
expressed the opinion that it would
be well along in March before things
would be far enough alcng to hold
the dedicatory exercises.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
MRS. WALTER HAS A
PARALET|C STROKE
Occurred at Her Home on
Fifth Street Yesterday
Morning. --COnditiOn
Serious.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Mrs. Joseph Walter, residing at
lis Fifth street suffered stroke of
paralysis at an early hour yesterday
morning and Tor some time it was
feared that death would result. When
stricken, Mrs. Walters left side was
affected. Last evening it was report
ed the lady was resting quite COM
Portable and that the chances were
that she would recover. 1t appears
that Mrs. Walter went to the base
ment to get tub, when she wa sud-
denly stricken. Her husbands at
tention was called when he heard her
grcaning and he hurried to her assis-
tance. DR.. T. F. Sh mick was call
ed and Mesdames Lord, Toussaint and
King, neighbor ladies, were summon
ed and offered their assistance. TIE
three children, two girls AMI one son,
were absent from home. Two are
married and the youngest daughter is
engaged IN teaching school. The
neighbois and many friends trust
that Mrs. Walter will soon be re-
stored to her normal condition.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11

whica translated reads: "A good
word always finds a good place. In
70 place is this so true as in the law.
1t will find a good place with jury
and clients.
CAS- to our terms Of court 1 am not
prepared to speak After our calendar
is disposed of | propose to be here
every week as many days as necessary
and | shall try to be here at certain
regular times, except, perhaps, when
called out of the circuit. Beginning
next week | will be here every Monday
during the month of January
1.-The new rules of the circuit court
you and | will abide by They are
made for the purpose of expediting
BUSINESS. T he jurors have right
to expect it; therefore, when we call
the calendar, so far as possible, the
jury cases must be ready for trial. |,
of course, do not ask this for my
as my entire time be-
longs to the circuit, in any event.
q shall always be ready to receive
suggestions and hope you will speak
frankly. Often l shall profit by
them.
"I also announce that | have ap-
pointed Mr.. Francis Grant as court
'fIn conclusion | want to thank you
for the kindness with which you have
received me. During the little fight
a year ago you treated me with gen
erosity which could not fail to appre-
ciate, and you have shown it. ever
since. Though your wishes were not
fulfilled | am certain that you stand
ready to meet me halfway
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO VETERINARIAN
FiQht Made in Senate on the
Confirmation of Wduke-
Shd Man.
1From Fridays Daily.)

DIR. A. H. Hartwig was visitor at
Madison yesterday The following
dispatch from there to the Milwaukee
News may have some bearing upon
the visit of the doctor:
Madison, Wis, Jan. 0.-Opposition
developed today in the senate to the
confirmation of State Veterinarian
Roberts OF Waukesha, and it is under
stood the State Veterinary society will
attempt to get the senators to reject
the appointment. One Ct the obJec-
tions is said to be that an animal food
business in which DR.. Roberts is in
terested advertises.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
A Strong RemonstrdnCe.

During the week, a remonstrance
in opposition to the petition asking
Gov. Davidson to pardon AL. Schissler
now serving a term in the state peni-
tentary for the cold, brutal murder Of
F. William Reul, has been circulate
here and elewhere in the county and
has been largely signed. AS the
murderer has oaly served about four
years of his terms the universal feel
ing is that he should serve his full
time and be thankful that he was not
sentenced for life ss he should have
been and no doubt would have been,
had not one of the jurors hung up the
jury and ultimately secured a verdict
for lesser CRIME than that of which
Schlissler was guilty.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
JUDGE: GEORGE GRIMM
ON CIRCUIT BENCH
MADE NOTABLE ADDRESS AT
OPENING OF COURT.
Beqdn New judicial Duties at Ten
O'Clock Monday Morning.
Thanked Rock County Bar for
Warm Welcome e-Outlined Poll
Cy in Trial Cases.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Nearly all of the attorneys of Rcck
county were gathered at the court
room at GAINESVILLE Monday morning
and an informal reception for Judge
George Grimm of Jefferson, was held
Immediately preceding the opening of
the adjourned November term of cir
cult court. At 1905 Sheriff |. U
Fisher pronounced the ''Hear Ye!
Hear Yep call and Immediately
thereafter Judge Grimm took his place
on the bench and delivered the notable
words of greeting which are recorded
below. His address made a most
favorable impression and at the close,
following the suggestion of E. ID.
McGowan, the entire bar rose to sig
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
PiPERSVILLE.

Pipersville, Wis, Jan. 6, 1907.
Especial to the Leader)-P. AItwiese
and daughter Sadie were over Sunday
visitors with friends and relatives
at Fort Atkinson.
Very change able weather these
days, spring one day winter the next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Perry were visi-
tors at lxonla Sunday.
Mrs. F. Zimmerman and children,
who have been visiting at Herman
Kerbergs have returned to their home
in GAINESVILLE.
Chester Roberts has returned to his
home in Fort Atkinson after visiting
relatives here.
c. Paultz wife and son of Ixonia
spent Sunday at L. Ziemers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young of Chicago,
have moved their household goods into
G. Fenner's house in our village,
where they expect to make their home
for the present.
Guy Burdick recently made busI
ness trip to Juneau.
Robert Humphrey and cousin, Rich
ard Humphrey of Ixonia, were visitors
at H. Humphreys Tuesday.
ROLAND Pugh, who is attending
High school at Sparta spent his two
W eeks vacation at the nome of his
parents here.
Ed. Edwards, the Ixonia stock buyer
was in this neighborhocd Saturday
buying stock.
Guy Burdick sold his matched team
of grays at the Fair Tuesday.
Prepared horseradish at Harrison
rocery.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
FAVORABLE CRITICISM
On MAGAZINE SECTION

absorbing the attention of our law
makers, today, Lure of the City,"
treatise which aims to arouse local
pride. 'The Vainest City IN the
World.' discourse which relates
many interesting facts about our ma
tional metropolis.
1t must be remembered, that,
owing to the absence of classic lit
erature. the Magazine Section of our
daily papers, today, are in dis
tinctive class-often termed "Com-
Literature. In this class,
The Leader Magazine ranks high.
Respectively yours,
w. p. ROSE MAN.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
UNANIMOUS VOTE; IS
CHOSEN ASSOCIATE
Rev. T. B. Thompson Will Go
to Plymouth Church at
Milwaukee.
(From Fridays Daily.)

Rev. Thomas B. Tnopmson received
telephone message last evening from
Milwaukee, informing him that he had
been chosen associate pastor of Ply
mouth Congregational chruch in that
city by unanimous vote of the
church, at meeting held early in the
evening. The members of the local
Congregational church and the people
of Watertown generally can be thank
ful that they had Mr.. Thompson as
pastor and citizen as long as they
have
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11

Miss Edna Gnatzig was rendered a
surprise last evening by number Of
her Eighth grade school friends. AL
though taken unware, the young hos
tess proved equal to the occasion and
made the evening one of rare enjoy
ment for her guests. A few hours
were passed most enjoyably in play
ing games, listening to music and
partaklng of dainty spread. Miss
GnatzIg was remembered nicely by her
young friends in the way Of presents.
Those present were Misses V. Leh-
mann, Verna Spohn, Viola Koenig,
Enleda Lange, Florence CRUDE, Til
lie Fabian; Messrs. Roy Blair, Ir-
vim Russell, Carl PIeriz, john Sallck,
Ray MacKay, Frank BandelIn.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
Officers are Elected,

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Wisconsin National
bank, the old directors were re-elect-
ed. At meeting of thedlrectors yes
terday morning the following old Off
GERS were reelected:
President-William F. Voss.
Vice pres.-A. Soliday.
CashIer-H. Mulberger.
Assistant Cashier-A. D. Platz.
Directors H. G.. CRUDE, C. A. Feis-
st, Fred Miller, M. Carroll.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
PUBLIC IS INVITED
TO INSTALLATION
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FOREST
ERS HOLD CEREMONIES.
Prof. ROhdn of Marquette College
the Installing OffiCer-FOllOWed
BY d Musical and Literary Pro-
grandfather Rogers and Sch
Weitzer Speak, Also Mayor.
(From Thursdays Daily.l

The Masonic Temple was the scene
of most interesting entertainment
last evening, the same being in con-
junction with the public installation of
the officers of the Catholic Order OF
Foresters. In addition to the install
ling of the officers elect, an exception
ally fine musical and literary program
was rendered and listened to by an
audience that filled the hall. After
the installation uf officers, which was
very impressive, Miss Mary Norton
and Mr.. S. S. Mullen each favored
the audience with a piano solo. The
installation cere mony was conducted
by Prof. Rohan of Marquette college,
Milwaukee, deputy state installing
officer.
The installing of officers was fol-
lowed by a voca! selection by Miss
Anna Smith, which was we'll received
by the audience and the lady was
forced to respond to hearty encore.
Prof. Max Becker rendered piano
solo IN most pleasing manner and
he, too, was forced to respond to an
encore.
Mayor Arthur MuIberger was then
presented to the audienc. and he offer
cd few remarks very appropriate to
the occasion, which were we'll receiv-
ed by his hearers.
Very impressive remarks were then
made by Rev. Father James Rogers
of st. Berand's Catholic church, also
by Rev. Philip Schweitzer of st.
Henry's Catholic church. The i'm
pressive words of both reverend gen.
tlemen were listened to very atten-
lively by the members of the audience,
as the words were of a character to
furnish food for thought.
The literary portion of the even
ing S program was followed by another
beautiful vocal selection by Miss An
ma Smith and again she was obliged to
respond to hearty encore.
Editor James w. Moore favored the
audience with vocal selection and
responded to an encore. Miss Ella
Rogan acted as accompanist for the
vocalists.
The next in order ON the evenings
program was dancing, about eighty
couples remaining to participate in the
gaieties, the music for which was fur
nished by the Reception orchestra.
ALI in all, the evening was one OF
rare enjoyment, entertainment and
impressiveness.
Following is list of the officers
Installed:
C. R..-John 7. Ryan.
V. G. R.-Henry Scheblak.
R. G. Dennis Dorsey.
Fin. Sec'y-Bernard 1. Whelan.
Treasurer-Edward J. O'Byrne.
Trustess-John Burns, Henry Breu-
mig and William E. Kelly.
Delegate to State Conveniently.
]. O'Byrne.
Alternate-Ol,ver Casey.
j. C.-Alphonso Meyer.
/. S.-Thomas Dorsey.
O. S.-Charles Salick.
Chaplain-Rev. James Rogers.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11

Watertown, Wis. Jan. 10, 1907.
Editor of the Watertown Daily Leader
Watertown, Wis.
Dear Sir In compliance with your
reqr est of the 7th, inst, herewith
inclose my opinion of your Magazine
Section, dated January. 1907
All the reading mat er which | ex-
amined seemed t. be wholesome and
instructive. The stories, on the
whole, are we'll written. interest
ing, and free from seductive matter.
Many of the articles are instructi> e.
as shown by the titles 'Poss hill
ties from Lake, River and Canal
a question which is
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
CURED OF LUNG TROUBLE.

1t is now eleven years since had
a narrow escape from consumption. -
writes G. o. Floyd, leading busi-
ness man of Kershaw, S. C. II had
run down in weight to 135 pounds and
coughing was constant both day and
by night Finally began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery, and continued
this for about six months, when my
cough and lung trouble were entirely
gone and l vas restored to my normal
weight, ITO pounds Thousand of
persons are healed every year. Guar
anteed at Chas. A. Gamm's Corner
Drug store; SOC and $1.00. Trial
bottle tree.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
LAST SAD RITES
THIS AFTERNOON
Remains of Late AdOiph Bdu-
mann Arrive at 3 P. M. FL
neral From the Train.

The remains of the late Adolph
Baumann will arrive from Kansas
City, Mo-, this afternoon at 3 O'Clock
over the c., M. & St. 2. road. The
funeral will be from the train to the
Oak Hill cemetery, where the re-
mains will be laid at fral rest. The
services at the grave will be conduct
ed by Rev. 7. B. Thompson, pastor
of the Congregational church. Mrs.
Emil Kramer of Chicago, a sister of
the departed, is here to attend the last
sad rites.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
SIXTY ENROLLED
At NIGHT SCHOOL
Four New Students Enrolled
Last EVening--Gratify-
ing to All.

1t is gratifying to learn that the
night school is prospering and many
young men are taking advantage of
the opportunity to secure a practical
education to fit them tor usefulness in
after life. Last evening four new
names were added to the roll, making
a total enrolment of sixty scholars.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11
WISE COUNSEL FROM SOUTH.

81 want to gives some valuable
advice to those who suffer with lame
back and kidney trouble says j. R.
Blankenship, of Beck, Tenn. Il
have proved to an absolute certainty
thai Electric Eirters will positively
cure this distressing condition. The
first bottle gave me great relief and
after taking few more bottles, was
completely cured; so completely that
it becomes a pleasure to recommend
this great remedy" Suld under guar
antee at Chas. A.. Gamm's Corner
Drug store. Price 80 cents.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11

nifty its approval of what had been
said. Clerk of Court Jesse Earle
then read the roll of jurors and the
ealing of the calendar followed.
The address of Judge Grimm was
one punctuated with his usual brilliancy
and was as follows:
Gentlemen of the Bar: As we
start out upon the prospective six
years during which you are to be the
partisan champions of litigants and
| am to be the umpire, we ought.
perhaps, to pause for few words that
may lead to clearer understanding.
You know the umpire's part is delicate
and difficult The defeated side is
always dissatisfied and finds it diff
cult to believe that the decision has
been unbiased, and this in the nature
of the case. For the true litigant is
an intense partisan. Where you find
a lawyer who has made conspicuous
success In his calling you find that he
has the easy habit of conviction that
his client is always right. And SO,
In the face Of defeat. it is always
difficult to believe that the judge,
whom the loser may consider no better
lawyer than hmselt, is right. Some
feeling of resentment against supposed
injustice bound to arise and If the
case is carried up to higher court
and it turns out that the judge is
wrong, this feeling is intensified.
''Yet it is happy thing that he
good lawyer cannot long harbor such
feeling against a judge whom he
knows to be honest.
81 come to you not entirely
stranger. At home am credited
with honesty of purpose and | have
heard of your splendid, fearless men
of the Rock county bar.
"We shall clash-you in the battle
and | in my efforts to restrain you
from striking below the belt. But
l promise you this-that neither per-
sonal friendships nor feeling shall
affect my judgment.
81 promise you that as the years
roll by, you will secretly be convinced
of my determination to do the upright
thing.
''In the trial of cases l bespeak
the same courtesy | extend to you.
shall not permit you to hurry me with
your impetuosity, nor will deny you
a fair hearing. We are all officers
striving to have order and justice
maintained.
I'm this connection | have one sug-
gestion-I don't know that it is nee
essary but offer lt-wordy wrangling
between contending attorneys, while
it may amuse the audience, adds
nothing to the strength of case, but
on the contrary interferes with that
calm administration of justice which
is so necessary. 1t is not Away:
altogether blameworthy, but how
much more inspiring is the struggle
between real legal athletes, pitteC
one against the other, watching fol
every advantage, but with only th'
gentIest and truest courtesy shown
When it is finished the vanquished ha
at least won the high regard of tn,
victor
There is an old German proverb
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-11

Mrs. j. Goeidner, who for the
past year and half has resided at
Milwaukee, has returned to Water
town to make her home and is pleas
antly domiciled above Yahr's bakery
on Fourth street.