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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Vets Fading Out.

That the old soldiers are going fast
can be seen when it is learned that the
decrease in the number of pensions on
the rolls at the enu of the fiscal year
1907 is Is, 900. That is the greatest
decrease in the history of the pension
bureau. The total pensioners on June
80, was 967, 81 and the total value of
the pension roll at that date was
$40, 850.88O. This is the greater by
81, 613, 131 over the value of the roll
for the year previous and is accounted
for by the higher rates of pensions
provided for by the act Of February
1907. under which act there was en-
rolled on June 80 of the present year
116, 233 pensioners The total number
of pensioners in the roll ON account of
the war with Spain was "a, OFT.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
RUMORS Of A NEW
GOVERNMENT BLDG
NEW YORK PUBLICATION SAYS
CONTRACT HAS BEEN LET.
Sent To John Thduer &
SOn-Sdys Contract Was Let to
New York Man For $4,000
Probably Some Mistdke-PoSt-
master Eberle Has Received No
Word From Washington.

Can it be possible that Watertown
is to have government building
sooner than was anticipated by the
citizens of this city?
John Thauer & Son. local repre-
sentatlves of the Metropolitan Surity
Co.. of New York, are in receipt of a
clipping from the company of which
the following is copy:
Watertown, Wis.-W. H. Flssel
of New York, N. Y, has secured the
contract to erect the post office build
Ing at $64, O0O."
Postmaster Eberle is also in receipt
of letter from party in Chicago,
asking as to whom the contract was
let.
There must be some mistake. for 1T
would not be possible for congress to
make the necessary appropriation and
the contract be let for the erection of
the building without the knowledge
of the people of this city-yet it is
to be sincerely hoped that it is true
for the citizens of Watertown are
ready for such a very desirable
surprise.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
POST CARDS SENT
FROM THE ORIENT
Paul SChleuSner On His Way
Home From the Philip
pine Islands.
ORION ThurSdaY'S DaiIYl

Charles Schleusner of GOT Seventh
street, Is in receipt of several post
cards from his son Paul who has serv-
ed In Uncle Sans regular army for
the past six years, the last three of
which have been spent in the Philip
pines. Paul is now on his way to
the states, mailing the cards from
points enroute. being mailed in ia
pan. One of the cards shows a view
of "The wistari," of Daitokyi Nag
asaki. a fashionable hotel IN the
Orient. Another was the Temple
gate of Sofukujl, Nagasaki, the third
being scene on the river Nakashima
Nagasaki. Paul will arrive before
long on transport at San Francisco,
when he will be sent with troops to
Fort Smelling, near ST. Paul. He
will serve his second three year en-
listment next July, when he will
retire after continuous service of
SIX years and give some other fellow
chance to take his place. Paul
expects to get furlough and take
trip down from Fort Smelling to
spend Christmas with the folks at
home.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
JOHN KOHOUT WEEDS
MISS ANNA HUEBNER
Ceremony Performed YeSter-
day Afternoon by Rev.
Otto Pett.
(From Thursdays Daily.l

AT the home of the brides mother,
Mrs g. Huebner, AIT Jones street
yesterday afternoon at 4 80 O'Clock
occurred the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Miss Anna, to Mr.. John Kohout.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Otto Petit, pastor of the hmm an
uel Lutheran church in the presence
of company of the relatives and
friends uf the contracting parties
The couple were attended by Miss
Laura Bauer as bridesmaid. and Mr..
Herman Huebner as groomsman. The
bride was becomlngly gowned in white
silk and carried bouquet of roses.
The bridesmaid wore gown of white
silk null and carried bouquet of
chrysanthemums. The home was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
in white and green. There was
prufusion of terms and the bridal
couple stood beneath a large white
wedding bell, while the ceremony
was being performed. The groom
IS son of j. K. Kohout. Both he
and his bride have resided here from
childhood and are we'll and favorably
known. Their friends join in wishing
them all the happiness and prosperity
the most sanguine could anticipate.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
ST. PAUL ROAD TO
GO TO THE COAST
Interview with Friend of Pres.
Edrling: COntrddiCts Report
Work May Stop.

That the Milwaukee road will con-
tinue its coast extension line On
through to the Pacific is the sub
stance of an interview with close
friend of President Earling which was
published in the Seattle, Wash.
Times of a recent date under the date
line of Tacoma, Wash. The article
referred to is in part as follows:
"Capitalist. retired president of
the Tacoma Warehouse & .Sperry
Mills and intimate friend and s.adviser
of Albert j. Earling, president of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroad, A. NJ. IngersolI of Tacoma.
has return ID from an extended trip
abroad, having spent considerable time
in New York, Chicago and st. Paul
on his way nome.
After talking with the president of
the Milwaukee road while at ST.
Paul, Mr.. Ing ersoll is positive that
the officers of the road are IN no man
ner alarmed by the present day financial
sUringencies and that it will not affect
the early completion of the extensions
of the line across the continent to
terminals at Seattle and Tacoma. Mr.
IngersoIl is of the 5opinion that Mr..
Earling may pay this section an early
visit and that his trips to Puget Souno
cities will be separ ated only by fire.
quent intervals. He said:
81 believe confidently that the
wheat crop will again be moving in
first class shape by the middle of
December and | think the financial
problem, insofar as the moving of the
wheat crop is concerned, will be
settled between December 10 and
January |.
What the people Of the United
States need is confidence. Money
from foreign countries, government
aid, nor any other means OF relieving
financial conditions will not avail un-
less the mass and file of the American
people have confidence in the perman-
ence of American banks and lnstItu-
tions. If the people return their
money to the banks, shake off the
feeling of pessImism and transact
business In every day routine fashion it
Will take no time for the nation to
regain the prosperous conditions which
pr evailed a few months ago. -
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Editors View on Stock Show

The International Live Stock Ex-
position is the clearing house of all
the live stock shows of the continent.
If priZs winner at other shows be
of sufficient merit to have the slightest
prospect of winning an International
premium, it is sure to be there The
International show / is, therefore, q
contest of champions, and the rib
bons Won are held in the highest
esteem. The students contests
originated by President j. A. opoor
of the Union Stock Yards and en-
larged upon by the generosity of Mr..
Ogden Armour, are alone sufficient to
place the Chicago International at the
head and front of live stock education
al institutions. The fat hog, sheep
and cattle exhibits surpass any on the
earth. The Chicago International is
the one show which no self respecting
stockman can afford to miss. The
international show OF 1907 opens on
November 30th and continues to
December 7th. Note the sales of
pure-bred cattle and sheep advertis-
ed IN this paper-National Stock
Grower and Farmer.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
NEW VETERINARY
HOSPITAL COMPLETE
DIR. HARTWIG'S NEW PLACE OF
BUSINESS OPEN,
Also Has Office. Pharmacy and
Ldbrdtory at 100 Fifth Street
All New, Modern and Up-tO-Ddte
DIR. Charles G. Schultz of Wdu-
Sdu, Engaged as Assistant.

DR.. A. Ii. Hartwig's new vetel in
airy hospital on South Fifth street IS
now complete and open for business.
The new structure consists of two
buildings large enough to accommodate
twenty-five horses or cattle and six
dogs. The building IS lighted by
electricity and is supplied with city
water, sewerage, electric bells and all
modern appliances necessary to make
the establishment an up to date one.
The Institution will be named The
Watertown Veterinary Hospital, with
its office, pharmacy and labratory at
100 South Fifth street, which are also
new, and modern in all their appoint
ments- In order to supply the de-
mands of his large practice which is
increasing, the doctor has secured the
services of one of Wisconsln's most
experienced and young veterinarians,
DR.. Charles G. Schultz of Wausau,
who graduated from the Chicago
Veterinary College in 1903, carrying
off the gold medal for the highest
average standing in his class and also
the gold medal for the highest standing
III anatomy. He has practiced in
Dodge county, Wis, for five years,
which gives him experience, as well
as the theoretical knowledge necessary
to attend to the ailing dumb animalsin
telligently and scientifically. This adj
dition to the new local institution will
no doubt be appreciated by all of the
stock owners in the vicinity of Water
town and surrounding towns, as it
will afford prompt. first-class service
ON short notice, day or night, when
there will always be one of The two
qualified doctors ready to respond to
call either by telephone or otherwise.
The office will be in charge of the
pleasant and ever obliging stenograph-
err, Miss Ida Wendt. who has so ably
performed the duties tor the past two
years. The wants of the inmates of
the hospital will be attended to by
Mr.. Louis Lent, who is competent
veterinary nurse of many years of
experience. d.. Hartwig will be
pleased to meet his old customers and
many new ones in his new location,
now having All establishment which is
second to none Of the kind in the state.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Wed at Waterloo.

In the absence of Rev. F.. X. Hess,
the Rev. Peter Thiesen of this city
presided at wedding at ST. Joseph's
church at Waterloo on Monday, when
Mr.. William Bartosch and Mathilda
Wurst, nee Veith, were united In mar
riage. M-ssrs Hubert Bartosch and
Walter Skaletsky and Misses Helen
and Christina Veith, cousins of the
bride attended the couple. The cere-
mony was followed by wedding feast
at the home of the bride, after which
the young couple left for Chicago on
their honeymoon. The newly married
couple Will reside on a farm in the
town of Medina, near Waterloo.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
PiperSVille.

PipersVille, Wis. Nov. 20, 1907,
Especial to The Leader Miss Esther
Won Bruch returned to her home in
Chicago Tuesday alter being the guest
of Miss Florence Henning.
Mrs. E. K. Lewis will leave for
Mankato, MINI. today, where she Will
spend the winter with her daughter.
Mrs. C. G. Wheatfll.
Mrs. G. Humphrey of Sherry, Wis.
is visiting her brother John Roberts
and other relatives here at present.
Henry Miller of Waupun, recently
spent day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Henke of Col
umbus spent two days of this week at
H. Kerbergs.
Mrs. Arthur Oestreich entertained
company Wednesday evening.
Mrs. @. Adams entertained rela-
tives from Fort Atkinson last week.
Miss Bessie Hatch of Oconomowoc,
was an over Sunday visitor with Grace
Perry.
Jay Perry entertained at "sand
bee' Tuesday.
Mr.. Plum and K. Potter were busI-
ness visitors at Jefferson Monday.
Mrs. John Roberts and son Morris
spent Wednesday with Jay Perry and
family.
August Buhlmann and family enter
tanned relatives from Redwood Sum-
day.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
LuCiuS SurleS Loses Foot.

The Portage Democrat IN speaking
of the accident that befell Lucius
Surles at Brookfield, Tuesday morn
ing, says:
Lucius Surles met with an acc1-
dent this morning at Brookfield, he in
some manner Slipping underneath the
wheels of the train of which he was
a brakeman, and his foot being cut
off just above the ankle. HIS home
is IN Milwaukee and he was removed
Immediately to the Emergency
hospital in that city. Conductor
Leslie was in charge of the train.
Surles is popular young fellow and
Is we'll known in Portage.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
FRANK KREUz|GER
WEEDS MISS SCHE|BER
Ceremony Performed YeSter-
day BY Rev. Philip SChWeitz-
er-TO Reside Here.
tFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

A wedding occurred yesterday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock at St. Henry S church,
the Rev. Philip Schweitzer pastor of
the chucrh, performing the ceremony
which made two hearts beat as one.
The contracting parties wsre Mr..
Frank Kreuziger OF this city and Miss
Anna Scheiber of the town of Emmett.
The happy couple were attended by
Miss Gertrude Scheiber, sister of the
bride. and Mr.. George Pitterle Mr..
and Mrs. Kreuziger will make their
home in the city much to the pleasure
of their many friends.
The ceremony, which was attended
by only relatives of the bride and
gruom, was followed by wedding
dinner at the home of the BRIDE in the
town of Emmett. The groom is en-
ployed in the railway mall service
between Chicago and Minneapolis.
The BRIDE is we'll known and popular
young lady, having been born and
reared on the farm in the town of
Emmett. For several years she
taught in district schools in Dodge
county. The newly married couple
left last evening on the Pioneer limited
for Minneapolis and Superior, where
they will spend their honeymoon of
two weeks visiting relatives and
G.
Frank Sch e.ber of this city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
DEDICATE NEW NJ. f.
CHURCH ON JAN. IL
Rev. Edwin M. Randall OF Chi
CdgO to Act as the Dedi-
CdtOry Officer.

1t has been definitely decided that
the dedication or the new Methodist
Episcopal church at the corner of
Main and Fifth streets, will take
place on Sunday, Jan. 18th. 1t has
also beer decided that the dedicatury
officer will be the Rev. Edwin M.
Randall. D. D. of Chicago, general
secretary of the Epworth League of
the M. E. church. Great prparations
are being made for this event. The
new eGifice is one of which the congre-
CATION may feel justly proud and it
is monument to the zeal of the Rev.
M. l.. Eversz, the pastor of the
church, who has worked faithfully 10
the end of housing the congregation
in such a handsome structure.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Answer Death Summons.
(From Thursdays Daily. J


Mr., Ernst Dornfeld. one nf the
pioneer residents of this section,
answered the death summons yester-
day morning, death occurring at his
home, 500 Cole street, after an
illness of several months duration.
The deceased was a native of Ger
many, where he was born April 20,
1881. He came to this country in
the year 1843, coming direct to
Lebanon, where he resided continu-
ously till about four years ago, when
he came to Watertown to pass his
remaining days. He is survived by
his widow and ten children. The
children are the Rev. E. F. Dornfeld,
Milwaukee; August Dornfeld, Leban-
on; Mrs. Herman Eilers, Mrs. August
Strehlow, Mrs. Henry Walters, Ken
osha; Mrs. Gustav ReInke, Shawano,
Wis. The Rev. Emil Dornfeld,
Marshall; Mrs. August Scbauer,
Weyauwega; Mrs. s. A. owen and
Mrs. Gustav Schoenecke, this city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
MRS. PETER FRIES
THROWN FROM RIG
Met With Accident Last Even
ing While on Way to
Home at Clymdn.
tFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

Mrs. Peter Fries os the town of
Clyman, met with serious accident
last evening while returning to her
home from Watertown in company
with her husband. The team became
unmanagable and Mrs. Fries was
thrown from the wagon with the re-
suit that she sustained severe injuries
about the head and face. DIR. T. F.
Shinnlck was summoned to their home
and dressed the injuries. Fhe doctor
states that while the injuries are of a
very bad nature he thinks that moth
ing serious will result. The husband
Is brother of Charles Fries of this
city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Three Trains to California.

The overland limited, the Los
Angeles limited and the China & Japan
fast mail daily between Chicago and
the Pacific coast make close con-
nections with train service from all
points On the North Western line.
They form the most splendid and COM
plete transcontinental service and offer
choice of routes going one way and
returning another, without extra
charge. Ii you are planning a winter
trip to California send for booklets
and information, or call On any ticket
agent the Northwestern line.
wk-4t.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
H. c. ENOS VISITS
BOYHOOD SCENES
NOW ENGAGED IN THE CON-
FECTlONERY BROKERAGE.
Started Travelling For Woodland q
Stone in 1S74-Left WdtertOWn
IN l88l-HdS Been a CONNER
Cidl Traveller Ever Since Keeps
Tabs on Old BOYS.

H. &. Enos, a resident Of Water
town many years ago. is visitor III
the city, guest at the New Com
mercial Hotel. Mr.. Ehos WAS born
and reared here and was student
ut the Northwestern university IN
the pioneer days. Upon the compile
ton of his education, he entered the
employ OF the Woodland q Stone
firm, acting as one Of their travel
ing representatives In fact 1T was
the first experience of Mr.. Enos as
Knight of the "Trip, which ne has
followed continuously ever since, hav-
ing represented several well known
eastern firms. At present, he Is
broker in confectionery goods and like
most of the Watertown boys who have
gone out into the world to battle with
the stern realities of life, has made
a success. Mr.. Enos entered the en-
pillow Of the Woodland & Stone concern
In the year 1874, remaining with them
till the year 1881, when he lett Wa
tertown. While for many years he has
found it necessary to cast his lot IN
other sections of the country, he still
has a warm spot in his heart for the
old town and looks forward to his
visits here with great expectancy
For several years Mr.. Enos took an
active part in Wisconsin politics, but
dropped out of the political arena
after many years of activity. The
gentleman has kept close tabs on the
old employees of the Woodland q Stone
concern. He states that George Hill,
who was head baker. is now at Port
land, Oregon, as is also Henry Ross,
who is now superintendent tor the
Pacific Coast Biscuit company, a small
trust. Ross was a member OF the
Silsby fire engine company when
Charley Straw was in charge OF the
old fire fighter. Fred Hefner is now
superintendent of candy factory DIT
Fargo, N. ID. Frank Stacy, who Was
a candy maker for the Woodland q
stone concern. Is now super lHlcuucHs
of factory at Dayton, Ohio. Edward
J. Stacy has charge of factory at
Fort Wayne, Ind. Both are SONS of
VIM. d. Stacy of this city, and fire.
quently visit their old home town.
Mr.. Enos states that it is surprls-
ing the number of former Waterfowl
people he meets in all sections OF
the country and adds that he doubts
if there is city of the size IN the
United States that turns out as many
successful men as good old Water
town. He stated also that while on
the coast he met "DIck' Beurhaus,
brother of w. A. Beurhaus OF
this city. "Dick" is financially IN
terested in large preserving concern
at Tacoma, Wash.
Mr.. Enos notes many wonderful
improvements in the city during the
past few years and says that he
feels as he always has-that Water
town is good substantial town with
a great future before it. He made
the remark that the location here OF a
condensing plant by the Van Camp
packing company will prove great
benefit to. the city and speaks of the
concern in The highest terms of praise.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Beautiful EdifiCe.

The English M. E. church edldce
will be completed in about four weeks
and will be one of the most beautiful
and convenient buildings in the city
for public worship. The base nent
will be arranged for club rooms tor
the young men of the city, where
they can go nights for the purpose
of reading and social converse.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
New Assistant Here.

DR.. c. G. Schultz of Wausau,
Wis, arrived in the city yesterday
and will make Watertuwn his home,
having come here to act as assistant
to DR.. A. h. Hartwig, the loca!
surgeon. whose business
mas grown to the extent that he
felt the need of assistance. DR..
Schultz is graduate of thu Chicago
veterinary, college, winning two
gold medals at the time of gradua-
ton.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Marriages Licenses.

Issued by the county clerk of Jeffer-
son county for the week ending Tues
day, Nov. 10. 1907:
Nov. l1-Carl j. Mueller, of the
ity of Jefferson to Margaret Haber-
man, of the city of Jefferson.
Nov. 12-Aug. G. Keel of the city
of WATERFOWL to Lydia @. Schmutzler
of the city Of Watertown.
Nov. 14-John Kohout, of the city
of Warertown to Anna Huebner, of
the city of Watertown.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Former Resident Dead.
tFrom Tuesdays Daily.D

News was received in the city
yesterday announcing the death OF
Edward ,,Plummer, who tor sumo
time acted as manager of the steam
laundry on Second street, leaving
here about five years ago for
Rochester, MINI. The demise occur
red last Friday at Rochester, Mimi
The funeral services We're held yes
terday at Mansion, Wis. The de-
ceased had many friends in Water
town, who will be grleved to learn Of
his death.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
The Markets.

RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS.
Eggs Strictly fresh, 24c.
Butter Dairy, 24c; creamery 30c.
The following quotations on butter,
eggs Vegetables and fruit are up-to-
date and furnished the Leader by the
best local authorities:
VEGETABLES
Potatoes-New, 75c bu.
New Cabbage-7c nd.
Onions-New, 35c PIX.
Cranberries I2c to Is qt.
Celery 25c to 30c doz.
FRUITS.
Lemons~-Dozen 30c to doc.
Oranges-Dozen, 30c, 40c to SOC.
Apples 35c to Soc PIX.
FARM PRODUCE.
The following quotations are report
ed by H. L. Kerr, 3O4 West Nam
street:
Potatoes go to so.
Beans-90 to LIS.
Butter, fresh 20 to 25.
Eggs-22.
Ducks, dressed, 1Gc to lie
Geese, dressed, 10c to lie
Turkeys, dressed, 15c to zoe
Chickens, SC to &c.
CHEESE MARKET.
Plymouth. Wis.,. Nov. 19-On the
call board here today thirty factories
sold their offering as follows: 1.544
boxes daisies at 12ac; 1886 boxes, twins
at 12c; 2eU cases Ionghorns at l2sc;
2l3 boxes square prints at 1870.
OFFICIAL BUTTER MARKET
Elgin, ILL.,, Nov. 18.-On the board
of trade today butter was firm at 27c.
BARLEY
The following quotations for barley
is reported by H. Wertheimer, Barley
Headquarters, Main Street.
Bariey-75 to 85c.
GRAINS AND FLOUR.
Red winter wheat-92c
White winter wheat-92c
Spring No. 1-92c
Spring No. 2-90c
Spring No. 3-88.
Corn-65.
Rye-75.
Oats-52c.
Patent Flour-s1. IS sack; Sc. 20 Dbl.
Straight Flour-S5. 60 per Dbl; $1.4O
per sack.
Middlings-Per cwt., 1.35.
Bran LIS
Rye Feed-1.l5
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-22
Paul is Happy.
(From Wednesdays DaiIy.l

Paul Volkmann of the town of Wat
ertown was in the city yesterday and
expressed himself to Leader report
er as being happy and glad that he
was farmer. Just think he said !;
Rural mail delivery, telephone con-
nection with the city, and next spring
a trolley line What more could
farmer expect or ask, unless it was
bank and theatre.