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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
WILL RECEIVE NEW
SERIES OF STAMPS
COMMEMORATIVE OF JAMES.
TOWN EXPOSITION.
Postmaster Eberle Has Placed an
Order and Expects New Stick
erS" About May lSt.-Will be on
Sale During Term Of the Big
Show"

A special series of stamps, in three
denominations, to commemorate the
founding of jamestown in 1907, anc
known as the Commemorative Se,ie
of 1907, will be on sale at the Water
town postoffice during the term of the
jamestown Exposition. This new
series will be on sale on or about May
1st prox.
The Commemorative Series of 1907
stamps are rectangular in shape 1856
by 1854 inches in size, and of three
denominations, 1-cent, 2-cent ano
scent.
The 1-cent contains in semi-cir-
cular frame, the portrait of Captain
John Smith, taken from an old en-
craving. In the upper corners are
medallions in relief in oval frames of
Pocahontas and Powhatan; the lower
corners shields with the mineral l;
upon a scroll surrounding the portrait
and conforming to the semi-circle, is
the legend Founding of jamestown,
1907" On the base, Captain John
Smith, with the years of his birth
and death, l58O-1631. In the semi-circle
above the head, are the woI d., "United
States Of America - across the exreme
top and bottom in white letters in
black panels are the words, "Com-
nemorative Series, 1907" and Post
age, One Cent.
The cent stamp contains picture
depicting the landing of the adven-
tuIeres at jamestown in 1907. On
one side is tobacco plant, and on
the other a stalk of Indian corn.
Underneath on a scroll are the words,
Founding of Jamestown. 1907" In a
curved panel over the picture in white
letters are the words, "United States
of America" OH the extreme top and
bottom in white letters on black
ground, commemorative Series,
1907 and the words, postage, Two
Cents.'' LII each lower corner is d
shield with the mineral 2.
Inc 5-cenC stamp contains portrait
in an oval frame of Pocahontas. In a
panel at the top in white letters are
the words, "United States of Amer
ica." At the bottom in a panel, are
the words, postage, Five Cents. "
Under the portrait on scroll, "Poca
hontas, ''and the years Of birth and
death, l595-1617. On either side of the
portrait are shields, their bases rest
ing on the lower panel, containing
the mineral 5. Arising from behind
these shields are scrolls, with the
words. Founding of Jamestown,
1907" In vertical panels on the right
and left are the words, "Commemor-
ative Series, 1907"
1t is suggested that stamp collectors
bear this in mind, as it is said the
special series is particularly.
AS stated above, the Watertown
postoffice will offer these for sale about
May LIST, next.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Ordinary Stamps.

After July l ordinary stamps will
be used in place of special delivery
stamp and people will not be COM
PEELED to visit the postoffice In order
to have letters or packages sent by
special delivery.
In addition to the stamps required
to transmit any letter or package or
matter through the mail there must
BIZ attached to the envelope or cover
ing ten cents worth of any denomina-
tion with the words Especial Delivery"
or their equivalent written or printed
OH the envelope or covering under such
obligations as the postmaster general
may prescribe, Mail thus provided
Will be handled, transmitted and
delivered exactly as though 1t bore
the regulation special delivery stamp.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
JOHNSON CREEK WINS
FROM MILTON COLLEGE
Defeated Them by a Score of
Is to 2, But Lose to
Palmyra.

Johnson Creek, - Especial to The
LEADER Johnson Creek High schoU
played the Milton college at Miltoi
last Friday. defeating them by a score
of 13 to 2. The game at Palmyra or
Saturday resulted in score of to
In favor of Palmyra.
The Concert of the Marine Orchestra
was scarcely attended, due to lack OF
advertising, as hit very few knew
| that it was to come Oft.
Mrs. Frank Csughay entertained
Friday in honor of Mrs. D. @. Har-
rison of Waukesha.
Chas. Wegner of Waukesha, visited
with his parents and other relatives
the past week, prior to his going to
Cleveland, where he has accepted a
position as foreman.
Fred Mansfield with Ernest Green
wood rode out from Milwaukee in the
formers new automobile, Tuesday
last.
Mrs. o. C. Harrison of Waukesha,
visited with her sisters, Mesdames H.
E. MueIle, and 2. R. Scholl, the past
week
Among those out of town attending
the funeral Of Mrs. w. Stiehm. Sr..
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Shekey and
daughter Ruby of Wausau, and W.
Stiehm Jr., of Know lton.
Mrs. Gust May and Mrs. E. Krue-
ger of WATERFOWL. were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Grell Friday.
Miss Rogers and friend of James
vile, visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. 2. bennett, Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Bennecke entertained a
number of friends Friday evening,
the occasion being her birthday ami
versary.
Mrs. Lowe of Chicago, spent Sun
day with friends in the village.
j. +. Swap returned Monday from
Rockford. where he went with his
daughter, Mrs. F. Sheppard and
family.
Mrs. w. A. Christians and children
William, Jr., and Evelyn Ruth went
to Watertown Monday for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Shakshesky.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

"PNEUMONIA'S DEADLY WORK.
had so seriously affected my right
lung" writes Mrs. Fannie Conner, of
Rural Route l, Georgetown, Tenn.
"that | cough continuously night and
day and the neighbors' prediction
umption-seemed inevitable, until
my husband brought home bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which in
my case proved to the only real cough
cure and restorer of weak sore lungs. "
When all other remedies utterly fail,
you may still win in the battle against
lung and throat troubles with New
Discovery, the real remedy Guar
anteed by Gamm's Corner Drug
Store. Doc and $l.00. Trial bottle
free.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
AUGUST GEHRKE IS
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Passed Away Last Evening
at His Home on North
Third Street.

August Gehrke, aged about fifty
years, passed away last evening at 7
o'clock at his home, 216 North Third
street, after an illness of about three
weeks. He was a member of the
firm of Gehrke & Utke, residing over
their place of businesses, his partner
in business being a brother in law.
The deceased had been a resident of
the city little less than a year,
coming from Hubbleton, where he was
born and reared. He Is survived by
the widow and four children. who
have the sympathy Of their friends in
their bereavement. The funeral will
be held next Tuesday afternoon al 2
O. clock.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
THREE INCHES OF
SNOW At MILTON
Game There With Northwest
ern Postponed Until
Today.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

The Northwestern university base
ball team did not leave for Milton
yesterday to play the college nine of
that place as Manager Guenther of
the Northwestern university received
a telegram in the morning that there
were three inches of snow at Milton.
Arrangements were at once made to
play the game at later day and MIR.
Guenther secured today wv ednesday for
the game. This will be rather close
for the Beloit game but was the best
that could be done. 1t will only be
rather hard for the pitchers. The
team will leave for Milton at 40 p.
m. today.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
OPPOSED TO RAISING Of
ROUGH AND READY DAM
JOINT COMMITTEE WILL so REPORT TO THE CITY
COUNCIL NEXT TUESDAY,
Such Was the Decision Reached Last Evening by Members
of the Committee Judiciary and Streets
Hearing Before the Senate Com
mttee on May 9th

At the meeting of the joint committee
of the city council on judiciary and
streets and bridges, held last evening,
decided to report unfavorabIy on
the proposition of the Watertown Gas
and Electric company in the matter of
raising of the Rough and Ready
dam. The decision of last night
makes it imminent that at the hearing
at Madison on May 9th, there will be
some lengthy arguments before the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
BARNUM & BAILEY
ARE NOT DECIDED
Not Certain Whether the
Great Show Will Visit
dtertOWn.

A few days ago, the Leader publ
ished an item to the effect that there
was rumor afoat to the effect that
Barnum & BaIley's great circus might
come to Watertown. E. A. Neuman
to satisfy his curiosity wrote to Louis
E. Cooke, the general agent at the
New York headquarters and received
the following reply:
''In reply to yours of April %.
would say that at this date l am not
able to say whether or not the Barnum
& Bailey Shows will exhibit in Wa
tertown, but it we do, we will be glad
to avail ourselves of your kind offices
in connection with the matter of lot
license, ETC."
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
University Concert.

The annual concert for the North
western is promising, will certainly
be a record breaker in attendance. A
large number of tickets have already
been sold and there is a week and a
half before it will take place. This
is probably due to the general admls-
sion and the fact that the band and
orchestra are in such excellent con
dition to give grand concert.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Trout Season Open.

The season for catching trout opens
today. Some OF the Watertown sports
men will be on hand as usual this
season, and will doubtless return home
with many of this specimen of tie
fnny tribe. Reports from the northern
part OF the state are to the effect that
the speckled beauties are very plenti-
full this year.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
iHE PRICE OF HEALTH.

THE price of health in malarious
district is just Is cents; the cost of a
OK of DIR. Kings New Life Pills, !"
writes Ella Slayton, of holland. Ark.
New Life Pills cleanse gently and I'M
part new lite and vigor to the system.
Pc. Satisfaction guaranteed at Gamm s
Corner Drug Store druggist.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
EDUCATIONAL WORK
IN JEFFERSON CO.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE SCHED-
ULED FOR PALMYRA.
Diploma Examinations Will Be
Held at Several Places. Water
town Included spelling and
DeCldmdtory ConteSts-Presen-
tdtion OF 2Diplomds to Graduates.

County Superintendent John A.
Haselwood has addressed the following
announcements to the teachers, school
officers and all others interested in the
schools of jefferson county:
A one day Teachers Institute will
be held at Palmyra on Saturday, May
18th. Prof. Cheever of the Milwau-
kee Normal will be the head conductor
Mr.. Cheever will be assisted by Pro-
fessors Hamilton and Thorne, Miss
Porter and MIR. ,Haselwood. A splendid
inspirational Institute will be conduct
ed and it is hoped that large number
of the teachers of the county will at
tend.
The regular diploma examinations
will be held May 23d, Oath and 25th,
at the following places in the county
Waterloo, WATERFOWL, Ixonia, Con-
cord, Johnson Greek, Milford, Lake
Mills, Jefferson. Oakland, miss HE
bei's school. Fort Atkinson, Hebron.
Rome and Palmyra. The candidates
must furnish all writing material.
The papers will be corrected by the
local examiner and sent to the County
Superintendent for review. Reports
to the students will be made by the
County superintendent to the pupils.
No salary but actul expenses of local
examiners will be paid on receipt of
bills.
Local spelling and declamatory con-
tests are to be held in sections under
same rules as last year. Two contest
ants are allowed from each section
and each eighth grade for the county
spelling contest and one contestant
from each section and each grade for
the declamatory contest TO be held at
jefferson.
The county exercises will be held in
the court room at Jefferson on June
18th. The rural school and Eighth
grade declamatory contest will begin
at 10 80 a. m. In the afternoon at
the close of the speaking a spelling
contest will take place. Gold and
silver medals will be awarded winners
in the declamatory and spelling con-
tests.
The county graduating exercises
will close with the presentation of
diplomas to those who are successful
in the diploma, exa limitations. 1t is
our desire to make the county exercises
this year better than ever before.
This can be done only through the
cooperation OF teachers, pupils, par
ents, friends and superintendent. Let
US all unite and make June 10Th a
"day of days" to the boys and girls
of jefferson county. Will you do your
part towards the success of the coun-
ty graduating exercises of 1907?
A basket picnic will be held on the
court yard at noon on June 18th. Do
not fail to come prepared to join in
the picnic.
We are in readiness to select library
books tor the different districts for
this year. Every teacher in Jefferson
county is requested to write out list
of books most desired and send same
to the county superintendent on or be-
fore May. 18th. Do not fail to comply
with this request.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Advertised Letters.

The following advertised letters
remain in the postoffice in this city
rncalled for: Mrs. Clara Algard,
Edward Allen Edward, William Auer,
Harry Billick, G. S. Heinrich, Ernest
]. Jerden, Chas. Luukota, O'NeIll
James Co.'S Agent, Geo. o. Perry.
Walter Pyre, Jr.,. Adam ]. Schmel-
ger, F. G. Schur, R. w. Sumner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Iaubenbach. Mrs.
Maria Toepke, Mrs. J.sF. Thomas,
N. @. Warken, Walter Will.
H. L. Eberle p. M.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE.

AwelI-known Manitoba editor writes
GAS an inside worker | find Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
invaluable for the touches of bilious
ness natural to sedentary life, their
action being gentle and effective,
clearing the digestive tract and the
head Price. Csc. Samples free at
Schempf Drug Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

senate committee when bill 600 A
comes for hearing. the measure
being iii the nature of request to raise
the Rough and Ready dam three feet.
Of course it depends upon the action
of the council at its meeting next
Tuesday evening, but 1t is safe to SAY
that that body will adopt the report
of the joint committee and that further
plans will be made for carrying on
the opposition to the bill now pending
before the legislature.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Went Through Flood.

The Edw. j. Brandt-Dent Co. re-
Gently received two Brandt Automatic
Cashiers, which had been used by the
Westinghouse Co., in the Pittsburg
district which was recently flooded.
These cashiers were covered with
deposit of yellow mud. They had GER
tainly been submerged by the flood but
were otherwise little the worse for
their experience.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Father SChWeitZer Back.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
Rev. Father Peter Schweltzer re-
turned last evening after an absence
of couple of weeks spent at Chicago
and La Crosse, Ind. To-Day the reverend
gentleman will celebrate his names
day, which will be participated in by
a number of visiting priests. This
evening the members of st. Philip s
society will give an entertainment in
honor OF Rev. Father Schweitzer,
the same to consist of a play and de-
CARNATIONS.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
WHOOPING COUGH,

| have used Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy in my family in cases of
whooping cough. and want to tell you
that it is the best medicine l have
ever used.-W. F. Gastcn, Posco, Ga.
This remedy is safe and sure. For
sale by Schempf Drug Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Here to Attend Funeral.
(From Wednesdays Daily,

The following people from Hubble
ton were here to attend the funeral of
August Gehrke helo yesterday after
noon at st. Marks church: Herman
We-th and wife, Albert Lemke and
wife, VIM. Gingles and daughter
Mary, Alfred Hodgson and wife, Mrs.
Mary Dukert, Emil koplien and wife,
herman Ebert and wife, Mrs. J. H..
Rebstein and son Joseph. The deceas-
ed formerly lived near Hubbleton,
coming to Watertown about year ago.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Real Estate Tr dnSferS.

Henry F. Moldenhaeur of the town
of Lebanon, has purchased the Albert
humboldt property on Emerald street,
Sixth ward through the real estate
agencd of Connor & SpIegelhoff, con-
sideration So. 500. He will take pos
session tomorrow.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

If you are looking for short quick
route to the happy hunting grounds,
we might be able to help you for we
can furnish you with rope, revolvers,
knives and in fact anything you might
need in those lines. The Central
Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

The residence property owned by
Miss Mary Rack of the Sixth ward,
was sold to Henry Schebelak of this
city, consideration $4,000. The deal
was made through the agency of
Conner 4 Spiegelhoff.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

Eggs from 'pure bred Buff Ply
mouth Rocks and "Silver Laced
Wyandottes $3.50 per setting. P.
A Schoechert, GOT Jefferson street,
WATERFOWL, Wis. 2S7-1mo
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

EGGS FOR HATCHING- From
Riverside Poultry Farm. Thorough
bred stock. S. C. Brown Leghorns
and B. Plymouth Rocks. Seventy
five cents per setting of Is eggs. Il
Ohm & Son. R. R. No. 8. Water.
own, Wis. Daily l VIZ. Weekly 4 wks
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
LOW RATES TO THE PACIFIC

COAST.
Via Chicago, Union Pacific and North
western line.
Low rate Colonlsts' tickets on sale
daily until April Both. DAILY and per-
sonally conducted tours in through
Pullman tourist sleeping cars Chicago
to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port
land.
Very low rates Tor the round trip
will be in effect to San Francisco and
Los Angles April 10Th to May 18th,
limited to July 3lst; and June 9th to
18th, return limit August 81 also to
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and North
Pacific coast points June 10th to July
18th, limited to September 18th.
Favorable stopover arrangements. APP
ply to any ticket agent of the North
Western Line for particulars. -Wkly
to Apr. 30-2t W in D.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Firemen to Give Picnic.

The members of the Anchor Hose
Co. No l. have rented Tivoli island
for Sunday, June goth, when they will
hold their annual picnic.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

You can't have everything your own
way, but you can get your goods at
nearly your own price of The Central
| Trading company.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03

BUTCHERS PRICES.
Hogs, live per cwt...... 600 to $40
Dressed hogs. .. 800
Calves per cwt. ...... 400 to 500
Old chickens per lb. live IL to 8
Cattle live per cwt 80. ZOO to 500
Sheep per cwt. $500 to 400
Spring lambs per head. $500 to 3. so
GRAINS AND FLOUR.
Red winter wheat-72.
White winter wheat-72.
Spring No. 1-72
Spring No. 20
Spring No. 3-67
Corn-44.
Rye-64.
Oats
Patent Flour-$1. 20 sack $3.50 Dbl.
Straight Flour-$4 40 per Dbl; $1.10
per sack.
Middlings-Per cwt., 10.
Bran LOS
Rye Feeds
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-05-03
Local Retail Markets.
BUTTER AND EGGS.

Eggs-Strlctly fresh. 15c
Butter-Dairy, 27c; creamery SOC
The following quotations on butter,
eggs, vegetables and fruit are up-to-
date and furnished the Leader by the
best local authorities:
VEGETABLES.
Lettuce-5c bunch.
Potatoes-Bushel, 45c.
New Cabbage cents lb.
Onions-Bushel, LOO
Celery-10c bunch
Bermuda Onions-Sc per ID.
FRUITS.
Lemons-Dozen, Soc to Soc.
Oranges 25c to SOC.
Apples-5Gc Peck
FARM PRODUCE.
The following quotations are report
ed by H. l.. Kerr, 304 West Main
street:
Potatoes 25 to 80
Beans-90 to LIS.
Butter, fresh 20 to 25.
Eggs-l4
Wool washed % to ~.
Wool unwashed-23 to 25.
Turkeys dressed-14 to 16.
Spring Chicken lie to l2c
Old Chickens per Id. live-ll to IL
Ducks dressed IL to 13.
Geese dressed IL to Ia.
OFFICIAL BUTTER markell.
Elgin, H., Apr. 29-On the board
of trade today butter was firm at 27c.
BARLEY.
The following quotations for barley
is reported by HI. Werthelner, Barley
Headquarters, Main Street Barley-6O
to Csc
CHEESE MARKET REPORT.
Plymouth, Wis. April LION the
call board here tday the prices of
cheese made another material advance.
The offerings of 1921 boxes sold as
follows: 80 boxes daisies, at 1870;
563 do, 163c; 60 do, 161c; as cases
young Americans, at 15gc; So do, 15sc;
487 cases longhorns, at 144c; 111f Edo,
145c; 283 90. l5c. The price quoted
On daisies IS the highest ever received
on the local board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-02

many people who have never noticed that the face of the heavens slowly changes, as the hours of the night go by. Yet this slow. onward march of the cancellations which has continued with absolute regularity, neither hastening nor stacking its speed since long be- fore there were any beings on our gworld to witness 1t. Is most impressive. '"rhe sad and solemn night Has yet her multitude of cheerful fires; The glorious host of light
 Walk the dark hemispheres till she
 retires:
 All through her silent watches. glid- ing slow.
 Her consultations come, and climb the E heavens, and go."
 The slow turning of the great sphere finally brings the sun near the eastern heavens; with the first appearance of the sunrise glow the fainter stars be- gin to fade away. and soon only the bright stars Vega, Altair. Aldebaran, Fomalhaut and Venus remain visible. The overpowering brilliance of the sun soon blots these out one after the oth- CT, the last to go being the beautiful morning star Venus, which shines out in the bright daylight sky until the sun has entirely risen.
 An observer who will spend an en- tire summer night in watching the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-02

For the first time for more than a year no planets are shown on our lit- tie map of the sky. The magnificent Jupiter. which appeared in the North east last November and shone out al- most overhead in the bright winter skies of February has now reached the Northwest and sets soon after the sun. It may still be seen in the early even- ing hours throughout this month, but on July 15, 1t will pass behind the sun and become morning star.
 But we will not have to wait long; tne most interesting planet of all Is just beyond the borders of our map and will enter our sky next month to remain all through the summer and autumn If the observer will look to- ward the southeast, he will see the striking group of stars. known as the Scorpion. The whole body and claws are well up from the ground; only the extreme tip of the tail has not yet appeared Just east of this is the group Sagittarius. which the slow. westward motion of the stars will bring to view by July l, and in this group is the planet Mars. The planet has been moving eastward among the stars for several months but on July ,. it makes. the turn of great loop of It's path and begins to run rapidly
 westward thus entering our sky at