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Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
RihIe Names for Colts

A hostler from the Blue Grass has just found employment in one of the stables of New York man. His darky dialect is so quaint and his stories of "Ole Kaintuck" so unique no member of the household misses an opportunity to speak to him and have him say word.
 His employer said to him a few days ago: T suppose your mas ter down south had a good many horses?"
 Dat we did, sah, dat we did! And my ole master had 'em all name Bible names. Faith, Hope and Char 1ty, Bustle, Stays and Crinoline, was all one Springs colts!"
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
"Makes It Go Away,"

We simply can't do without it. We are not going to try When Bobby stubs his toe, it's Ma, where's the Lightning Oil?" When Lizzie burns her hand or arm, it's Where's the Lightning Oil?" When little Dicks S been playing with humble bee, it's Where's the Lightning Oil?" The echo of all our afflictions is Where's the Lightning Oil?" It's the balm that makes the pain go way. Sincerely yours, P. Cassidy, Montevallo, Ala.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
ExcuS abIe.

"T suppose" remarked the coy widow, "that you are an advocate of early marriages?"
 "Oh, yes, I am," replied the scanty haired bachelor.
 Then" continued the c. w., "why is it you are still bachelor?"
 That's quite another matter" an swered the Bachelor. "The only mar riages I believe in are early ones, be- cause there is some excuse for youth ful follies. s."-Chicago News.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

ty local applications they cannot reach the dis eased portion of the ear There is only one way to cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies Deafness is caused by an in1amed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustschian Tube. When this tube is innamed you have a rumblng sound or i'm perfect hearing and when 1t is entirely closed Deaf ness Is the result and unless the inflammation be taken out and this tube restored its normal condi tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine out of ten caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness tcaused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Cstsrrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 U. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Decide for Yourself.

No greater evidence of weakDeSs of character can be shown than con tinual appeal to friends for advice, At times we all need the counsel of a good friend; but constantly to ask for it is like constantly borrowing. Learn to decide small matters for yourself and learn to decide quickly. Better make a mistake once in while from too hasty decision than to form the habit of indecision. It Is the first milestone on the road to failure.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Not a Hit as an lmprovIser.

"Did you ever hear anybody impro. vise?" he asked.
 "No," said she, and he sat down to the piano and improvised for about an hour and half. At the end of that time he turned around, his face full of expression, and said to her:
 What do you think of it?"
 Lovely" she exclaimed "Beauti- full! I never heard anything like it!"
 But this is what she said to the hall. boy when he was gone:
 'If that long, lank lunatic who inn provises asks for me again, you tell him l am out"
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Rough on Attorney.

To defend the prisoner, Georgia colored man, the court had appointed a young lawyer, but after the prisoner had looked the attorney over, he said: NO, Mister Jedge, reckon not. De las time got in de penitentiary l had a man dat looked lak him to defend me, so des leave him out de case en gimme ten years!"
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Test It's Value.

Simmons Liver Purifier is the most valuable remedy I ever tried for con stipation or -diserdexed Liver. It does it's work thoroughly, but does not gripe like most remedies of it's char acter. I certainly recommend it whenever the opportunity occurs M w. Thomlinson, Oswego, Kansas.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Well Qualified.

50 you want the position of ad. vance agent for our circus?" inter rogated the manager. "Well, we need man who can stir up some life everywhere he goes" That's me boss" hastened the applicant Had any experience in stirring up life?' You bet! I usel to drive street sweeper and stirred up millions o1 germs every day"
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Waqner as a Curative Aoent.

Vernon Lee has told somewhere the story of the marvellous effects of Wag- ner on headache. One does, after a time, succumb to what is kind of hypnotism; the sound seems almost to clear the air, or at least to Hull one into kind of dream in which only the sense of hearing exists.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Fictitious Impression.

T cannot help thinking of the won- derful thought displayed in your daughters commencement essay last june" Yes" answered MT. Cumrox, judging from that essay, you would think she was as much interested in The Subservience of Individual Am bition to Eternal Destiny, as she is In ice cream soda But she isn't"
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Problems Concerning Wealth.

It's easy to understand why so few of us have money. Those who know how to make it don't know how to keep it, and those who can keep it can't get it, and that's the only reason why they can't keep it.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Her Good Advice.

q am often asked by friends what to do for skin troubles such as Ec- zema, Ringworm and similar af11ic- tions. 1 always recommend Hunts Cure. I consider it the surest rem edy for itching troubles of any charac- ter there is made Mrs. J. I. High tower, Palmetto, La.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Loyalty to a Friend.

Never permit yourself to comment unfavorably upon a friend. If you have complaint, carry it in person to the individual concerned. Loyalty is the life breath of real friendship; and if there was more loyalty there would be fewer broken friendships.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
French Toothpick Factory.

The largest quill toothpick factory in the world is near Paris, where there is an annual product of 20,000,- 900 qui!ls. The factory was started to make quill pens, but when these went cut of general use it was con yerted into a toothpick mill.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Caused By Poison
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Police of Worlds Cities.

Berlin's patrolmen are one to $40, Liverpoors are one to 449. London's one to 496, and Philadelphia has one patrolman for every 511 citizens. On Manhattan island there is but one policeman to every 643 inhabitants.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Most Unhealthy Work.

According to a, German physician, Dr. Horn, miners age so rapidly be- cause of their unhygienic surround ings that they present all the aspects of senile decay at the age of 50, be- yond which few are able to ply their vocation,
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Rush over Rurled Treasure.

There is tradition in Germany that it was customary in the Middle Ages to put an elderberry plant over buried treasure. A farmer at Oels- dorf while blowing close to such a bush unearthed vessel containing 2,300 silver coins of the eleventh cen f,1ru
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Points of View.

A lady writer tells us that the prime requisite to success with poul try is patience. A little knowledge of carving is not altogether out of the way, we should think.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Are You One2

Itching troubles appear to be epi. demic at this time. Are you so af ficted? If sc give Hunts Cure a trial. It is positively guaranteed to cure any form of itch known. A fail ure means 1t costs you nothing.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

Feminine curiosity originated with Mother Eve when she took the first bite of that apple.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

The generous never enjoy their pos sessions so much as when others are made partakers of them.-Sir w. Jones.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

A woman has lost her chief attrac- tion for a man when he ceases to won- der what she will do next
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free S2 .00 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline. Id. 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17
Italians Go to South America.

Italians to the number of 130,000 emigrated last year to South Ameri- can ports, as against 287,000 who came to the United States.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

Sorrow is an evil with many feet Posidippus.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

Wherever We meet misery we owe pity.-Dryden.
Woodruff County news., 1907-10-17

twas afflicted with a sore on my face of four years standing. It gradually grew larger and worse in every way until I became alarmed about it and consulted several physicians. They all treated me but the sore continued to grow worse. I saw s. s. s. ad- vertised and commenced its use and after. taking it a while I was now pure and healthy from the effect of 8. s. s., and there has not been any sign of the sore since s. s. s. cured it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
ANOTHER CHANGE
At PALACE THEATRE
L. L. Lucas Secures a Lease
Takes Charge of Same
Next Monday.

L. l.. Lucas closed negotiations
yesterday tor the lease of the Palace
theatre from E. Hero & Sun and will
take possession of the same next Mon
day, the opening performance under
his management being on that even
ing. Mr.. Lucas announces that he
will not attempt to conduct a vaude-
vile play house, but will confine the
same to motion pictures and illustrated
songs. He has not decided upon a
singer as yet, but will announce the
same probably tomorrow. Mr.. Lucas
goes to Milwaukee this morning to
arrange for films and states that only
the highest class motion pictures will
be shown, with none vf the objection
able. They will be instructive and
elevating and will be of sufficient
length to make them we'll worth the
price Of admission.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Travelling Libraries.

The travelling Libraries sent out
from the Capitol at Madison, by the
Free Library Commission, are main
tanned by the state and are loaned
free of all charge except the cost
of transportation. These collections
are made up of the best popular
books in fiction, history, travel, bio
graphy, science, and literature, for
adults and children. They are shipped
in stout pine cases and are accompain-
ed by printed catalogs and supplies
necessary for keeping record of the
circulation. The travelling librar les
are intended for farming communities
and small villages not enjoying pub
lie libraries To secure travelling
library library association must first
be organized which shall include at
least ten citizens. They must elect a
librarian who shall have charge of the
libraries and return them promptly
to the commission at the expiration
of each half year. The commission
desires to supply as many communities
in the state as It's means will allow.
Application blanks will be forwarded
upon request to the Wisconsin Free
Library Commission. Madison, Wis
consin
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
WIDOWS PENSIONS
TO Be INCREASED
A Change Will Be Made to
Aid Wives of War
Veterans.

A bill to increase the pensions of all
widows of civil war veterans now
drawing S. per month or less. to Sl2
per mouth will be introduced in the
senate at the opening of the coming
session by Senator McCumber of
North Dakota, chairman of the COM
mittee on pensions.
Under the general law, widows of
soldiers who died as the result of
injuries or disease contracted in the
service receive SIP per month pension.
Under the act of 1890, WIDOWS of
soldiers who served ninety days or
more in the civil war. and whu re-
ceived honorable discharge, receive SIS
per month. Il is this latter charge
that Senator McCumber is aiming to
benefit.
Should congress adopt Senator Me
Cumber's suggestion, it will mean an
increase of over S.. 900, 900 a year in
pension expenditures. On June 80.
1907. there was los, $50 widows pen
stoned under the act of 1890 at So per
month or $50 year. An increase of
$4 month, or SIS per year, would
necessitate additional appropriation of
S., 2O9, ST., or total payment each
year of SIS, 500, GIG TO pensioners in
this class.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Reports Small Potato Crop.

In report on the potato expert
ments carried on at the various eX-
pertinent stations of the college of
agriculture, J. G. Milward, instruct
or in horticulture, says: "The yield
of potatoes in Wisconsin for the past
season Is estimated at about q two
thirds crop. Harvest was earlier
than usual partly because of the I'M
easiness caused by the heavy freeze
in the fall of 1906. Those who
marketed their crop early in the sea-
son realized about ~ cents bushel.
Prices gradually rose during the
harvest season until good white stock
brought as much as So cents a hushel.
Regardless of the existing good prices,
however, many growers are storing
potatoes, believing that the price
will reach rs cents before Christmas.
Notwithstanding this probable in
crease, it is generally considered
safest to dispose of potatoes right of
the field when the marx offers SO
cents, as the price must go consider
ably higher to pay for the extra labor
IN handling the crop from cellars and
pits.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Another Use For Potatoes.

The potato is alreadv recognized as
a very useful article ana new fields
of utility are opening up every little
while. Besides beng a leading
article of food in its natural state it
plays a prominent part in the manu.
facture of starch, sising, mucilage,
pastes, whlskey, denatured alcohol,
artificial ivory and various prepared
foods. 1t has recently been announ-
ced that it is the basis of the new
preparation devised for producing
photographs in natural colors. The
department of agriculture at Wash
ington is also studying new possible
outlet for our potato products in the
manufacture of lead pencil castings
as a substitute for the time hoaored
casing. Owing to depletion of the
cedar forests the price of wood cas-
ings has steadily increased of late
until it IS almost prohibitive. The
potato casing can be whitfield the same
as wood and the finished pencil can be
sold much cheaper than the wooden
one
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Real Estate Report.

Following is real estate report
In Jefferson county for the week end
ing Nov. End:
Fit. Atkinson-Harry H. Curtis ct
al to Theodore F. Jung, lot IA blk
Riverview add, for $500. Herman l..
Alling to Charlie G. Hoffman,. lot a
blk gu" Jones add, for $225O.
w. H. Tilden to W. III. Noyes. pt
OF lots and ok 20 FOSTERS add,
for $2700.
Farmington-Chas. B. Schimmel to
Arthur Schlesner, sh seq nwq and NEG
swq sec 35, for $4,000.
John R. Plum to John Perry, eh sh
sh neg sec II, for $1,000.
Hebron-Arthur +. Schlesner tt
John P. Miller, seq seq sec 27 nh nwc
neg sec "a, for s57OC.
Ixonia-Mary E. Perry to John R..
Plum, pit of sec 10, Off $3.50.
joni Marks to Frank Matthies. et
al, So acres of sw fri q sec sc, fol
$4625.
Jefferson-George kitz to Johr
Braman, lot of H. Haskell's sub
division of blk % West Jefferson, fol
$500.
o. @. Vaughan to Jacob Rickerma1
part of lot 9 IN blk Sanborn's ant
Barber's add, also parcel adjoining
for $4,000.
Milford Max M. Schaefer t,
Leonard Wegner. lot l blk IA, also q
parcel adjoining. for $4,000.
Oakland-The Central Creamery
Assn to The Oakland Creamery
Ass n, 100 so rds in sec ~ and u and
100 so rds in sec 20, for $40, 900.
Sullivan-Wm. H. Lean to Chas
Heinty, lots IL, Is and blk l Will
liam Franks add for 5000,
atertown-Minnie Wittchow to
Henry Neubauer, pit of bkl 20 Prit
chard's End add, for $2l00.
Mathilda LANCE to David O'Connor
lot Is blk 2 or plat, for $500.
Mary E. Vogel to William G. Half
pap, W so it OF lots l., and 5, blk, L.
r. Cady's add, for $3.50.
William Halfpap to Augusta Frank
lots and blk II L. R. Cady's E,
Z it off side of lot 6, for $3.50.
Waterloo Helmes to Alder
Doering, all of lots 10. II, IL, 16, Il
and Is, G. P. Meade's sub division Of
blk l6 exc &c # of lot 16, for $500.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Deer to Be Scarce.

Reports from the Northern woods
are to the effect that deer will be
very scarce this year and the Water
town hunters who have usually had
little trouble getting all that is COM
ing to them may not bring back the
full quota of venison this season. 1t
is claimed that the lumpelmen have
been Strengthening the deer out of sea-
son and that hundreds of carcasses
have been found by game waroens
in the woods. 1t is claimed that the
lumbermen shoot the deer and leave
them in the woods to rot caring moth
ing for the meat of the animals.
Several Watertown people have taken
out hunting licenses and it is expect
ed that many from this city and
country will be in the Northern woods
during the short time allowed for the
killing Of the deer.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
{. N. PETERSON AND
EMMA RADTKE WE'D
Ceremony Performed Yester-
day Afternoon BY Rev.
KdrnOpp.

At the parsonage of the German M.
E. church Yesterday afternoon at 4
O'CLOCK occurred the marriage of Mr..
Emil M. Peterson of Cambridge, and
Miss Emma Radtke of this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Henry Ka nopp, pastor OF The church
in the presence Of a limited number.
The couple were attended by Mr.. Max
Ullrich as best man and Mrs. Alfred
Woodland of Chicago, sister of the
bride, as matron of honor. The bride
was most becomlngly gowned in white
crepe de CHEN, carrying shower
bouquet OF pink and white roses. The
matron of honor was attired in a gown
of white null and carried white car
nations. The ceremony was followed
by reception at the home of the
brides parents, attended by relatives
and a few friends The new y mar
ried couple left last evening to enjoy
brief hone ymoon, after which they
will be at home to their friends at 5lO
Seventh street. Among the out of
town guests present were the follow
ing: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Woodard
Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Radtke. Baraboo; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Thiede. Miss Bertha Thiede, Colum-
bus; Rudolph Peterson and the
Misses Norma and Amanda Peterson,
Cambridge; Miss Anna Thiede,
| Waukesha.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Resolutions of Sorrow.

Whereas, an almighty God, in his
infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove
from our midst, our beloved friend
and brother, Frank E. Behlke, and
Whereas, the deceased was one OF
our most valued members, always
foremost in all that pertained to the
welfare of this lodge, giving freely
and cheerfully Of his services, and
standing ready at all times to sub
merge his personal interests to the
many demands made upon him, we
deem it only fitting that this lodge
of Elks. No. 666, asse nbled in reg
dular session, give expression to the
deep regret we all feel at his early
lemise, and knowing of the great
loss his family has sustained in low
ing son and brother, be it therefore
Resolved, that we tender to the
father, mother, brothers and sisters
our deepest sympathy IN this hour of
sorrow and pain, and be it further
Resolved that this preamble and
these resolutions be spread on the
books as part of the regular minutes
and that copies be sent to the bereaved
family and to each of the daily papers
for publication.
o. G. Hahn, E. R.
Attest:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Makes a Correction.

Editor Leader In your Issue of
yesterday morning you published an
item "Pictures of City Executives -
Stating that ] had secured a good
picture of Watertowp's first mayor,
the Hon. THEODORE Prentiss, which
would be copied to large size and hung
in the council chamber of the city
building. Now | wish to correct this
statement. Some. time..ago, l made
the request to Mrs. Prentiss, also to
Mr.. Fred Prentiss, that | would be
pleased to have photograph OF the
deceased, Mr.. Theodore Prentiss, tor
the purpose of having an enlarged
copy made of the same to be hung
in the council chamber of our city,
as Mr.. Prentiss was the first mayor
of Watertcwu and did So much for the
welfare of the city. Yesterday l
was So agreeably surprised to have an
excellent enlarged portrait beautifully
framed sent to my office as gift to
the city from Mrs. Prentiss and her
son Mr.. Fred j. Prentiss. That the
picture will receive the place of honor
which it deserves in the council
chamber where Mr. Prentiss has SO
long presided, can assure you.
Respectfully,
F. @. Werner, M. D.
Oh m. Com. Public Buildings
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
County Court Matters.

Following are the county court pro-
ceedings, WATERFOWL, Nov. 6, Judge
Charles B. Rogers presiding:
Estate of Augusta Menk, deceased.
Judgment of No claims entered.
Estate of William P. Brown, de-
ceased. Account of administrator al
lowed and residue assigned according
To law.
Estate of Amelia Valaskey, deceas-
ed. Proofs of will made and will
admitted to probate. Time for hear
ing on claims limited to May 6, 1908,
and hearing on claims set for May IL,
1903. Warrant to appraisers issued.
Estates of George H. Gamm, and
John Gamm Proofs taken and both
parties adjudged dead.
Guardianship of Augusta Vergenz.
Final account of C. A. Skinner,
guardian allowed and residue assigned
to jefferson county for her support.
Several other papers were filed
with the court.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Picture of City Executives.

DR.. F. G.. Werner rests in action
and finds enjoyment in laboring for
the city. He has secured good
picture of Watertown's first
mayor, Theodore Prentiss. which
will be copied large size and hung
in the council chamber, also picture
of the first alderman from the fifth
ward, Carl Schurz, which will be
enlarged and hung in the council
chamber, and pictures of as many of
the ex-mayors as it may be possible
to secure. 1t is very thoughtful
upon the part of the doctor and will
add very much to the interest of
the council chamber-and at some time
in the near future, a picture of the
doctor should find place upon Its
walls.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Three Trains to California.

The overland limited, the Los
Angeles limited and the China & Japan
fast mail daily between Chicago and
the Pacihc 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 winter
trip to California send for booklets
and information, or call en- any ticket
agent the Northwestern line.-165-4t-
wk-4t.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-08
Granted a Divorce.

Judge Martin T.. Lueck, circuit
judge of the 18th district, granted 8
divorce yesterday afternoon to Ida
Zielow from her husband August Zle.
low on the grounds Of cruel and il
human treatment, giving her the
custody of their child and one third of
all his property. The parties are
residents of Hustisford. Attorney
Gustav Buchheit of this city appeared
for the plaintiff and Attorney j. E.
Malone Of Juneau for the defendant.