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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
RACINE PLANT IS SOLD,
Automobile Top Manufacturing Company
Turns Works Over to Eastern
Syndicate for $4,000.

RACINE, Wis, Sept. 7.-[SpcciaI]-
1t was announced today that the Racine
Novelty company, automobile top man
ufacturers, has been sold to an eastern
syndicate for about S1J0,00O THIS com
pany has two large factories in this city
and employees 400 men. 1t is said that
the plants capacity will be doubled next
year, and that the number of men will
be increased to 600. Officers admit the
sale. The managers. George Jaegers and
Frederick BIandin. have been engaged to
stay with the new company for five
years.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
GIRL QUITS CELL
AFTER Is YEARS.
WILHELMINA BAEHR, CONVICTED
AE MURDERESS, TO WALK OUT
OF WAUPUN FREE.
PA9DONED BY GOV. DAVIDSON.
Emigrant Woman Now Believed Innocent
Of Shawano County Crime While
Real Culprit Died.
~EgE gE.sz vTsrT


PIN, y IS, sept. u SPECIAL
Within Il few hours the great doors Of
4br. at.,t,. .r,rj-grI will swing open for Vii
I,lI,nir.., Ita,Jr vrbo has sprnt the last
AL a,-ar since She
s4AL.1h 4s"io = : 80
came 70 TINS country an - 'ld"I 'Ii'i
grant girl and was convicted or MURDER
and sentenced Tor liie.
lnhuehtlal people nave plaah'H WIZ"
the governor and AZ = result INC e$ec,l,
tive today Dardoned the girl She VIII
NOT ~ released until official notification
H.. 80. fr,,, Madison, Ia the warden
NJ. ,..,.a,.,(J ,..ifI,i,. 81
Y 'iiG PiiS"'i. ''i7 =
H." days.
Ter life sentence tor the muIGef %
Michael Sell of Shawano county, has
,cou cOmmutcd by Gov Davidson, as
esuIt Of petition started h$ y. =
80, o,,d 'ei,,.cd hy no.riy every voter in
la .aotfrn ma nrtitiau was called 10
a+ta,t4n,, ~ HI gnvnruor and a
-, 80. f,Id a fay,, ,renls ago.
Ignorant OlIl III Zen.
This was n ease of q woman, fresh and
pnorant from tho, old country, being sent
4 prigon for life On Ter own evidence
which it is now alleged she did not un-
erstand. Wilhclmina Baehr came to
lis country as an immigrant girl about
wcnty wears ago and met a family up
/ Shawano county by the name Of
}achr. The mother Of the family had
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
LOSES NAN OF MANY CALL1NGs.
Oshkosh Preacher, Grocer, Butcher and
Innkeeper to Leave.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Sept 7.-'Thc pass
ing Of unique character, as far as Osh-
koNh is concerned, is marked by the ad-
vertisement for sale Of the various bust
ness places Of Rev. Morton {. Andrews
and the encouragement that Mr. Andrews
viii move to Chicago. Father" An.
drews, as he is popularity called. has been
conducting a hotel and restaurant, 5ne
Art Royal, and grocery store aud
butcher shop for some years, besides
making extensive real estate investments.
He was at one time Il protege Of Bishop
Grafton and otticiated here as pastor Of
st. Pauls Episcopal church. He was
made the subject of formal charges OH
the score of ''undignifed conduct' for
embarking in commercial enterprises.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
COMPANY NJ WITHOUT QUARTERS.
Military Organization May Be Moved
from La Crosse to Viroqua

La CROSSE, Wis, Sept. 7.-[Spa-
tional guard is facing a critical situation
through the loss Of its armory. For
years the headquarters of the company
were in the Berger block on Main street
but that building has been leased for a
long period to the knights of Pvrhias.
The company may dissolve and Eirouua
may get into the guard.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13

Governor Signs Recommendations Of
Board, But Names of Persons VIII
Not Be Made Public.

MADISON, Wis. Sept 7.-[SpcciaI.]
y number Of paroles for prisoners 1T
the state prison ut Waupun ,,ere an
nounced today by the state board Of par
dons. The governor has signed the pa
roles, but the board refused to give out
the names of the persons declaring that
publicity might injure their chances of
getting positions.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
FARMER SHOT BY NEIGHBOR.
Gilbert Schick of Deronda Killed By An
drew Peterson

OSCEOLA. Wis, Sept 9.-Giibert
Shick Of Deronda was shot and killed by
Andrew Peterson. his neighbor. Satur-
day night as Schick and his son, John.
were returning from Amery, where they
had been doing some trading. 1t seems
that there had been trouble all summer
between the two farmers.
Schick leaves a wife and a large
family.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
NAME BADGER CADETS.
Senators La Toilette and Stephenson
Each Have Four Vacancies to
Fill at West Point

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept g.
Special. I-Of the III vacancies in the
list of cadetships for the United States
military academy at West Point to be
filed January 1, United States Senators
La Toilette and Stephenson will each
have one from the First. Third, Fourth
and Seventh WISCONSIN Congressional
districts.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
STATE GROCERS MEET
Annual Convention Opens at Appleton
with Seventy-fve Members
in Attendance.
APPLETON. Wis, Sept. o

APPLETON, Wis, Sept 81 Spa-
2i1I The annual state convention Of
the Wisconsin Groccrs association open
cd in Appleton this morning with about
sevcuty-tive members in attendance. The
morning session was occupied with an
address Of welcome by Mayor IIammcl
and 5. NJ. Fish, president Of the local
association and response by w H.
Schwab of Milwaukee. At The after
noon session, committees will be appoint
cd, reports of officers read. and tomorrow
will be occupied with the reading Of
number Of papers, and the election Of the
officers
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
BOY HURT AT FAIR.
Harold Tucker of West AIlis Run Over
by Corn Husker-Carried to
Hospital

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Sept O.
Harold Tucker, a 10-year-oId boy living
at West Allis, was run over by corn
huSker which was being drawn into the
fair grounds this morning, and was
thought to be injured internally. No
bones were broken. He was carried to
the hospital on. the grounds and late to
his home When struck he was in
crowd of other boys. 1t is not known
just bow serious are his injuries.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
KERMIT AT MARINETTE.
Son of President Passes Through Wis
consin City on Way to
Chicago.

MARINETTE, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Spe-
cial. KERMIT Roosevelt, son of the
President, passed through Marinette
Sunday afternoon ON his way to Chica-
go. He was accompanied by Marvin
Hughitt, son Of the president of the
North Western road. The two young
men had been on a fishing trip in the
northern part Of Michigan, near Crystal
Falls
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13

Marinette Templars Lay Cornerstone of
New $685. 900 Building This
Afternoon.

MARINETTE, Wis, Sept 81 &pc-
ciaI This afternoon at , O'Clock the
corner stone Of the new Masonic temple
was laid by Senator Spencer NJ. Marsh
grand master, assisted by j. e. Durgin,
deputy grand master, and local members
of the order. The ladies of the Order Of
the Eastern Star will serve banquet
this evening in honor of visiting Masons
here from different cities Of Wisconsin
and the upper peninsula. The new tenn
pie when complete will cost about S33,
600.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
BENZINE FLASK BURSTS,
Mrs. Nicholas Minister Burned While
Trying to Put Out Fire After
Explosion
JWAT-KFT

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Sept G.
While endeavoring to eXtinguish the
flames in her house which caught fire
from the explosion of a bottle of bcnzine
which had been left standing too near
a lighted lamp Thursday, Mrs. Nicholas
Minister. 1920 Walnut street, was severe
~ burned on the right hand. Her in
iuries were attended by doctor. The
fire department extinguished the blaze
after a damage to the furniture of 500
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
DIVORCE IS WEEK GID.

ILLSyILLE. Wis, Sept. cit
earned today from the judgment on
/ the office of the clerk of the cir
court that L. NJ. Sturdevant was
cd a divorce Il week ago. He was
omplainant, and his wife made no
r, allowing the decree to be grant
default.
domestic difficulty has been of
standing, and it is said to date
the time that Mrs. Sturdevant ac-
a belief in spiritualism
re are three children. one being a
IN the United States military
ny at West Point. Custody of the
linor children was awarded TO the
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
BANKER AND TEACHER WE'D.
r. J. Morrison and Rose Nickel Married
At Prairie du CHEN

PRAIRIE DU CHEN. WIS. SEMI
T.-I Special I-R. J. Morrison. cashier OF
the Pitkin State bank of BoscobeI. and
Miss Rose Nickel, teacher in the
public scnols of Omaha. We're married
at the Morrison home Friday evening
Mr.. Morrison was formerly superintend-
ent of schools of this city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
EOPLE WILL DECIDE.
nitowoc Council Calls Special Election
to Determine Question of Water
works Ownership

IANITOWOC, Wis, Sept G.-LSpe-
.l-At its meeting last night, the
neil adopted resolution to submit
the special election on September II,
question for condemnation Of the
perty Of the water works company
the same election. an offer of the
err works company to sell for $3.50
is to be submitted. but if this is re-
ed, the council wants the authority
he people before proceedings eff con
nation are begun. The condemna-
proceedings, it is claimed, Will cost
1000 more than under the purchase
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
WOMAN FOUND INSANE.
Adelaide Korizek Accused of Sending
Poisoned Candy Through Mails.

RACINE, Wis. Sept. There was q SEN
sation Friday when it became known thar
Drs. f. R. Garlock and II. G. Brphm had
been appointed TO examine into the mental
condition of Miss Adelaide Korizek, aged
2S years, an artist. After finishing the ex-
animation the physicians reported that she
committed to an institution for treatment
Less than six months ago the mother Of
Miss KOrizek died. Her death in all prob
ability affected the daughters mind. The
report states that she showed feelings
against others and that she sent poisoned
candy through the mails
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
PREPARE FOR BIG MEETING.
Northern Wisconsin Farmers Association
VIII Convene at Ladysnith.

Win convene q Lady sIITE.
WASHBJRN. Wis. Sept - Spe-
ciaL l-Great plans are being made by
the executive committee Of the North
Wisconsin Farmers association for the
annual meeting which is 10 be held at
Ladysmith on September II. and it IS
expected that il will be one of the big
gest meetings that the association has
ever held At the meeting the matter Of
continuing to keep the ear Grassland"
on the road Will be taken up aud ar
engagements viii be made for raising the
necessary funds with which TO keep the
car travelling through the older communi-
ties
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
Taxes of the Railroads.

MADISON. Wis, Sept. 7.-Nearly 4
million and three-quarters Of dollars has
come into the state treasury during the
last few days in the form of drafts from
railroad corporations for taxes. The in
crease is about 100000 over the amount
received by the state from this source d
year ago. Following are the collections:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
Bolt DESTROYS Cannon's Barn

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 9.--During
an electrical storm yesterday afternoon
lightning struck the barn on the farm in
Spencer county, Indiana, owned jointly
by United States Senator Hemenway
and Speaker Joseph q. Cannon 1t was
destroyed the loss being $1,000.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13

RACINE-Gen. Charles King OF AIilwau-
kee. candidate for cammander-in-ch.ef of
the United Spanish War Veterans. is not 10
have as smooth sailing at the annual en-
canpmenC 10 be held ut Cedar Point San
dusky. O.. September 9, 10 and Il, as was
expected. Two other candidates have en-.
tered the field The two others are Capt.
J. Bush of Detroit. Mich. senior yice-con-
mauGer-in-chief and Charles w. Newton Of
Hartford, Conn, junior yice-comman
in-chief
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
BURNED TO DEATH.

WHITEWATER. Wis. Sent. G.
Especial. Miss Mary ROBBINS. aged Is.
died this morning from burns received
from the explosion of a gasoline stove
last night. \ leak in the supply tank
is thought 10 have caused the explosion.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
6. L. SMITH, SR,, DIES
Traveller for Fort Atkinson Factory Fx-
pires at Lakeside Hospital After
Long illness.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. D
George L. Smith, ST., a travelling man,
for the Northwestern Manufacturing
company of Fort Atkinson, died on
Sunday at Lakeside hospital after an i'll
ness of several months, aged about 66
years. The body will be taken to White
water on Tuesday for burial Mr.. Smith
was a native of Maine and served in
the Civil war from that state He came
to Wisconsin thirty-tyc years ago and
went on The road az a travelling man in
Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. For
the past seven years he made his home
in this city. residing at 2442 Chestnut
street. He is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Jennie Billings Of Whitewater,
and four sons, George l.. Smith, Jr., and
John b. Smith Of Milwaukee, Maurice
Smith of Madison, and DR.. S, NJ, Il.
Smith of MauSau.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
Packwaukee Merchant Dies

PAChWAUKEE. Wis. Sept 7.-TSpe-
call :. WILDER died al his home after
an illness of several months He leaves
widow and three children, all married.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
MRS. WALTER STERN
DIES FROM INJURY,
AUTOMOBILE VICTIM FAILS TO SUR
VIVE SHOCK AND GASO-
LINE BURNS.
WAS A BRIDE OF SIX MONTHS,
Young Wife and Husband Were Over
turned Near Port Washington
on Monday.
MAS A BRIDE OF SIX MONTHS.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept =
Mrs. Walter Stern, nee Stein, died
at $50 o'clock this morning at the
residence of Bernard Stern. as a result
of the injuries received on Monday even
ing in an automobile accident, near Port
Washington.
In Wrecked Auto
Mrs. Stern, who with her husband and
a party Of friends was returning IN Mr..
Sterns automobile from Elkhart lake.
received serious injuries as the result of
the overturning of the car and the catch
ing fire of gasoline from the TAM, by
which Mrs. Stern received severe burns
She was taken at once to the farm house
OF Peter Becker, where every possible
attention was given her, and later DR.
y. Schneider of this city was summoned
to attend her. At the time 1t was stated
that her injuries were not believed TO be
fatal, and on Tuesday evening she was
brought to her home in this city. For
several days her condition seemed to be
of a hopeful character, but on Friday
Il turn for the worse followed the severe
shock, and this morning the sufferer
passed away.
Were Married in March.
Mrs. Stern, who was Miss Clara Stein,
was united in marriage to Walter Stern
in March. The wedding took place at
the Hotel Pfister. The young couple left
Immediately on an extended wedding
trip, returning to the city about July 4.
For the time they took up their resi-
dnce with the husbands father Mrs.
Stern, as we'll as her young husband,
had a host of friends in the city and
elsewhere, and to those who heard this
morning of the fatal termination of
Mondays accident, the news came as
great shock and a cause of deep sorrow.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
Death of John Hornstein.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. O.
John HOrnstein, Il member of the
George HornstCin company, printers,
Chicago, died yesterday at the Presby
terrain hospital in that city, after Il short
illness. lie was Il member of the Chi
cago Press club and formerly served as
mayor and postmaster Of Boone, la. For
Il number of years he was editor of the
Boone County Democrat. Mr.. Horn
stein was born i'll Brooklyn i'll 1917. lie
is survived by Il widow and one son,
Fred, % years old. The remains We're
sent to Boone, Ia, for Interment Mr..
NorTstein was well known to old-time
Milwaukee printers. He came here
from West Bend, where he worked ut
the printing business and subsequently
went to Boone, Ia, where he resided fof
years.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13

MERRILI-A man giving his name as
George Ward was arrested by Chief Of Po-
lice Calder charged with forgery. He came
here from Tcmahawk.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-13
TELLS THEM TO PLANT CLOVER.
Dean Russell Gives Advice to Northern
Wisconsin Farmers

WASHBURN. Wis. Sept. 7.-fSDA
cial Dean Russell of the Wisconsin
Agricultural college and Prof Smith of
the department Of agriculture. who Wis
tied the experimental stations OF the
state in his section, give as heir advice
70 the farmers on the light type Of soil
in northern Wisconsin. plant Clover"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22
THROUGH

M. b. Fuller who is In Albuquerque
from Mountainair. says that the lay
ing of the connecting rail on the San,
Ia Fe cutoff Is only a matter OF a day
or two. The western division has
been completed for some time and the
construction gangs on the eastern dt,
vision. working westward. three aays
ago had reached a point only three
miles from the rail ends of the west
ern division. This point Is just east
Of Epris. The masonry work at
Epris, where the cutoff track elevates
10 a sufficient height as to form a
viaduct over the Rock Island tracks,
Is probably the most expensive In the
world. The bridge Is a cement arch
forty feet high. The fill at either end
Of this arch contains 500, 900 cubic
yards OF dirt. The workmen employed
doing masonry work on the eastern
division have been ordered to Belen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22
KILLS CATARRHAL GERMS.
Breathe Myomei's Medicated Air and
You Will Soon Be Well.

IF you have catarrh in the nose.
head or throat, with offensive
breath. coughing. irritation OF the
throat, raising of mucous. difficulty
In breathing, sneezing. husky or
hoarse voice. discharge from the
nose, tickling and dropping at the
back of the throat, especially at
night. begin the use OF Hyomei at
once.
Its healing medication breathed
through the neat pocket inhaler
that comes with every outfit. will
give quick relief in all catarrhal
troubles. and its continued use will
kill the catarrhal germs, and drive
them from the system.
BY using Hyomei you get in your
own home the same results as though
you lived out of doors in the Adirop.
dacks or the Colorado mountains.
The germ-killing properties Of Hyo-
mel reach the most remote air cells
OF the respiratory organs, soothing
and healing any irritation there may
be in the mucous membrane, and
killing all catarrhal germs.
Here in Las Vegas where Hyomei
has been known and sold, there are
many who freely attest its wonder.
full powers, but the best testimony
that can be offered in favor of Hyo.
mel is the guarantee that e. G.
Murphey gives with every outfit he
sells. money back If it fails"
The complete Hvomei outfit costs
but $l.oo. extra bottles. If needed,
SOC. making 1t the most economical
treatment for catarrh as we'll as the
only n that Is sold under a guar.
antee to refund the money If Il fails
to cure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22
DOUGLAS suFFERs-

Labor matters at Douglas are stiil
In an unsatisfactory condition. II 10
reported that as a result Of the offer
made by the contractors to the car.
penters Of IS as a maximum and 81
as minimum days pay, together with
the acceptance OF other demands made
by the carpenters union, the masons
have resumed work. the latter having
Instituted their strike out OF sympa.
thy with the former. The carpenters
sim adhere to their original demand
for the exclusive employment OF union
men and a minimum pay Of S. per
day. The contractors state that under
no circumstances will they meet these
demands in full and that II no spirit
OF compromise is manifested by the
union the matter is ended so far as
they are concerned. Meanwhile the
general public Is being ground be.
tween the wheels and awaits with
considerable Impotence the settle
ment OF the difficulty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22
PITCHED CATTLE

Another bloody chapter was added
to the range feuds near Alamogordo
Tuesday when q pitched battle occur.
cd twelve miles from there between
Oliver Lee and four men and James
X. Fennimore and three men In which
many shots we're exchanged. Fenni-
more was dangerously wounded. The
trouble was between men working for
Oliver Lee. q prominent cattleman
and Fennimore and Thomas knight.
|ranchmen. Fennimore alleging that
Lees men were building fences on his
land. Probably a dozen shots were
exchanged. Warrants we're sworn
out for the arrest of Fennimore and
Knight, o. NJ. Lee and four others.
Fennimore was arrested and gave
bond. knight Ia a fugitive and a pos.
SO of officers IL on his trail. The
shooting was the outcome OF a pro.
longed and bitter dispute which has
almost assumed the dimensions OF a
feud.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22
% Not Crowd the Season.

The first warm days of spring bring
with them a desire TO get out and en-.
jnv tn" celebrating air and sunshine.
Children that have been housed up all
winter are brought out and you won.
er where they all came from. The
heavy winter clothing Is thrown aside
and many shed their flannels. The.
a cold wave and people say that
grip is epidemic. Colds at this seas
son are even more dangerous than tn
mid.winter, as there Is much more
danger OF pneumonia. Take Chamber,
loin'Cough Remedy. however. and you
will have nothing to fear. It always
cures. and we have never known a
cold to result in pneumonia when II
was used. It is pleasant and safe to
take, Children like 1t. For sale by all
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-22

Alexander o. Brodie. formerly gov.
ernor Of Arizona. has just been pro
NOTED from the position Of paymaster
and major to that Of lieutenant col
onel and assistant adiutant general In
the regular army. lie 10 stationed In
the Philippine Islands. where he went
Immediately after being given an
army appointment Gov. Brod!e's
promotion comes after two years &C.
tive service. he having been appoint
ed to Office by President Roosevelt
when the Arizona Legislature was On
session two years ago. His term as
governor expired and his appointment
was made a few days prior to that of
Governor Kibbey as his successor.
Col. Brodie's appointment. however.
did not bring him into his first army
experience. He was a graduate Of
West Point. and was long a member
of the United States army. Broiie.
however. retired 10 civil life when the
war broke out with Spain. and he be.
came n member Of the famous Rough
Rider regiment as major. later being
advanced to the office OF lieutenant
colonel. His association with Roose.
welt In the war resulted In his being
made governor OF Arizona.