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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
South of Town.

South of Town, April "a. 1907
Especial to The LEADER MIR. Oscar
Rettig of Route No 5 was very pleas
antly surprised Monday evening by
number of his friends in honor of his
birth anniversary. Music and games
were INDUCED In after which light
refreshments were served.
Mrs VIM. Pritzlaff and the Misses
Schultz and brother, of Minnesota.
We're viewing old time scenes yester-
day while driving on our streets
Mrs. Louie Seidler entertained
Mesdames Meade and Meyers yester-
day.
Mrs. Corbett is confined to her home
with grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank YanJe and son
Wesley, We're recent visitors at the
home of L. Funk.
Mr.. and Mrs George Hi!dermann
visited Mr.. and Mrs. G. Book Sunday.
Mrs. G. Kuntz entertained a number
of friends Sunday at their home on
Route No. 4.
Farmers are verv busy seeding this
week and the weather seems to be at
last quite favorable for them although
the season is much retarded, pastures
will be short for some time yet, and
those that are well suppljed with hav
are among the fortunate ones.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
SHORT AND BREEZY

The weather weight soothsayer Of
Hoboken prophesies thirteen days of
blizzard this month beside a lot of
other trouble. Wish the seer would
take another horn OF that stuff and
see how the Panama canal is coming
along.
VIM. ]. Oliver says he was whang-
doodled out of his Panama contract.
Lookout for the formation of the
Lemon, Whangdoodle and Mollycoddle,
political party-platlorm. "Agin the
World
Congressman Moons ambition to
fill John Sharp Williams seat must
nave struck him while he was "fuIl
moon!'
The Democratic municipal ticket
for Chicago is Dunne-Little. That
is practically the record for the short
session of Congress.
1t would seem that the President
used up his fund Of Language fitted to
the Panama cutters, when Chairman
Wallace resigned.
Senator Tillman will make $50, 900
in lectures the coming summer but
what's more important will they be
worth the price to the public?
Still, when the tax collector comes
around he will probably find that Mr..
income has shrunk way
below the $40, 600. 900 figure.
"After Hartman, WHAT" asks
the Boston Transcript. Why, the
Interstate Commerce commission is
after him, to be sure.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
THREE MARRIAGES
IN CITY YESTERDAY
CHARLES KERR AND MISS
ALMA HELEN WRIGHT WE'D.
Arthur E. BenZel of Fond du Lac.
WedS Miss Marie Behling-MiSS
Bertha Will Welded to Mr.. John
Lotto of Lebanon.
(From Thursdays Daily.l

At z O'Clock last evening at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Will 404 Dewey avenue,
occurred the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Bertha, to Mr.. john Letto,
Jr., of he town of Lebanon. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Julius Klingmann in the presence of
company of the relatives and friends
of the contracting parties. The
couple were attended by Miss Hattie
Fels, niece of the bride, who acted
as bridesmaid, and Mr.. Herbert
Weigle, a second cousin of the groom.
as groomsman. As the wedding party
entered the parlor t. take the solemn
vow, Mendelssohn 8 wedding march
was faultlessly played by Miss Ida
Goetsch. The bride and bridesmaid
roses. The ceremony was followed
by a reception attended by the i'm
mediate relatives. The newly mar
ried couple will leave today for their
farm home in the town of Lebanon,
taking with them the best wishes of
their many Natertcwn friends.
They will be at home to their friends
after May LIST.
Following are the names of those
from out of the city who were present
to attend the wedding: Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Fels and daughters Hattie
and Flora, Herbert Weigle of Milwau-
kee; Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Schoen-
ike and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdin-
and Boeder, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Will, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Kruger of
the town of Emmett; Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Riebe of the town of Water
town: Mr. and Mrs. John Schumann,
John Letto, ST.. of the town Of Lebanon.
Misses Ida and Sarah Goetsch of this
city were present.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
TWO JUNK DEALERS
RUN AGAINST LAW
Fined Yesterday for Buying
From Boy Under
Is Years.

A. D. Liebermann and Hymann
Sacks, local junk dealers, each paid
fines for violating state law IN pur-
chasing junk from boy under elgh-
teen years of age. The parties
appeared before Justice Stacy yester-
day morning both pleading guilty.
Llebermann paid fine of $40 and
costs, while Sacks got off with S. and
costs. The law provides that JUNK
and second hand dealers cannot buy
from children under eighteen years of
age unless they have the written con-
sent of their parents or guardians.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

Mr. Albert Hartmann and sister
Miss Clara Hartmann were IN Milwau-
kee yesterday for the purpose of
attending the wedding of Mr.. Edward
Knudson and Miss Amanda Hartmann,
both Of OconomoWoc. Miss Clara
Hartmann, sister of the bride, and
MIR. Albert Hartmann, brother attend
ed the couple at the ceremony, which
took place at o'clock in the evening.
The newly married couple, who are
to reside at Oconomowoc, are we'll and
favorably known in Watertown,
having visited this city frequently.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
George Lehman to Leave.

George Lehman of his city. has
just closed a deal at Oconomowoc,
whereby he becomes the owner of the
large grocery store of Green &
McTagart, possession to be given the
first of May. Mr.. Lehman S many
friends regret his departure, but wish
him success III his new home and
business venture. For some time, be
has been associated IN the street con-
tracing business.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
Body Not Found.

The Pipersville correspondent for
The Leader was little mixed On the
report of the finding the body of Otto
Pautz 1t was reported to the young
lady through the finding of the body
of the stranger in the river here
Thursday morning. Renewed and
vigorous efforts are being made to
find the body of Mr.. Pautz and many
ideas are advanced as to where the
body rests.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
DOING BUSINESS AGAIN.

"When my friends thought | was
about to take leave of this worlu,
on account of Indigestion, nervousness
and general debility writes A A.
Chisholm, Treadwell, N. Y, land
vixen it locked as if there was no hope
left, | was persuaded to try Electric
BItters, and rejoice to say that they
are curing me. [ am now doing bust
ness again as of old, am still gaining
daily" Best tonic medicines. Guar
anteed by Gamm's Corner Drug Store
druggist. SOC.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

friends and he certainly has his share
He is a son of Officer Charles Pieritz.
The young lady of his choice was
also born and reared in Watertown ana
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Wright. She is young lady of refine
ment and education. They both have
the well wishes and congratulations
of their many friends and all wish
them happy and prosperous journey
through life.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
tn The Social Realm

Miss Edna LANCE was given a
surprise last evening at her home
on South Third street by number
of her young friends. The evening
was spent in playing games and listen
ing to music. Prizes were awarded
Helen Schatz and Ruth Cruger.
Those present were Messrs. Henry
Cooke, Ray MacKay, Walter Wege-
mann, Walter Owen, Walter Gnatzig ;
Misses Amy Harte, Vanita Lehman,
Verna SpOhn, Helen Schatz, Ruth
Wegemann, Ruth Cruger, Elsie
Kruger, Catherine Wi lliams, Flor
ence CRUDE, Title Fabin.
Mrs. VIM. Will entertained at 5
o'clock coffee for her daughter Mrs.
John Letto. Those present were !:
Mr.. John Letto, Mesdames John
Schlueter, Samuel Kuenzi VIM.
Rohde, Frank Nowack, Henry Gorder,
Miss Clara Nowack, Mrs. George
Fells, Misses Hattie apd Flora FeIls,
Mr.. Herbert Weigel Of Milwaukee.
The members of the FL. 6. l.. club
were entertained last evening by Miss
Anna Kohls at her home on College
avenue.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

At St. Henry's church yesterday
morning at 9 O'Clock occurred a mar
riage in which two of Watertown' S
well known young people were the
participants. The young people were
MIR. Charles Kerr and Miss Alma
Helen Wright. The nuptial knot was
tied by Rev. Father Thiesen in the
presence OF a large number of rel
atives and friends of the contracting
parties.
The BRIDE was attended by MISS
Carolyn Wright, sister of the bride, as
maid of honor and the best man was
Mr.. William Killian of Milwaukee,
cousin of the groom. The ushers at
the church were Messrs. William
Plant, M. O'BrIen and James Allen
of Milwaukee and William Shea of
Emmetsburg, Iowa.
The bride, who was given away by
her father, was beautifully gowned
in white crepe de CHEN over cream
taffeta with tulle veil and carried
white ivory prayer book. The maid
of honor wore dress of cream silk
trimmed with lace and wore picture
hat, carrying bouquet of bridal
roses of cream color.
The ceremony at the church was
followed by a reception at the brides
home, attended by only the i'm
mediate relatives of the newly married
couple. A bountlful wedding break
fast was served. The home was
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
the color cheme beng green and pink.
The bridal couple left last evening
to enjoy brief honeymoon trip, after
which they will be at home at FOG
West Main street. The groom was
born and reared in Watertown. He
is young man of qualities that win
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

2487-5 Sizes, ~ to 40 inches bust
measure.
Many of the new fabrics do not re-
quire much adornment to render them
attractive. Voiles were never more
fascinating that at present and dress
developed in small checked wolfe is
shown. The waist is tucked in groups,
front and hack, and finished with a
square yoke of another material. Bands
uf embroidery finish the yoke and
sleeves and the same may serve for
girdle If desired. The skirt is a seven
gored one, with its fulness laid IN side
plaits to yoke depth. This insures d
trlmness over the hips and full ripple
at the hem. The dress is well suited
to home development and would appear
quite charming made in lawn or foul
ard. Simpler development may be
realized if desired. For the medium
size 81 yards of 42-inch material
are needed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

:: OF Local Interest. ::

EsS NssMN xccGsSsssexHsss ,eSsxAss AeT
Mrs. Minnie LANCE was visitor at
Milwaukee yesterday
Chas. Feisst was business visitor
at Madison, yesterday.
Mrs. B. +. Zilisch and children
are visiting at Milwaukee.
j. V. Smith of Rockford, H., WIS
visitor in the city yesterday.
M. c. Rsue was business visitor
at Juneau and Clyman yesterday.
If you are looking for bargains call
on The Central Trading company.
The decorations for the Eagles May
Ball Will be a special feature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Fischer were Wis
ltors at Lake Mills Wednesday.
Miss Gretchen kuhI of Lake Mills,
was a visitor in the city yesterday.
Otto Heyn returned Yesterday from
trip to Amigo, Lang lade county.
Mrs. Frances Barnick of Redwood.
was visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. W. D. Sproesser will entertain
a company of lady friends this after
noon.
Mrs. A. II. Hartwig has been num-
bered among the sick the past couple
of days.
Miss Gertrude PodeweIl is home
from Iron Ridge to remain a few
weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Corcoran of Madison
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Juhn
Berigan.
Miss Isabelle O'Brien Will arrive
home from Milwaukee today to remain
over Sunday.
Remember the May Ball to be given
by the Eagles at the Turner opera
house ON May A.
Mrs. Leonard Wegner of Milford,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Eiff1er.
Mrs. George Spohn and daughter
Selma are spending the day with Mrs.
Henry Benke at Johnson Creek.
M. and Mrs. E. W. Schempf of II?
Water street, are the proud parents of
baby boy born Wednesday night.
Ladies In attendance at the Eagles
May Ball without escorts, will be
charged full price. Spectators in gal
lery rs cents.
Mrs. Max Voigt left yesterday tor
Waupun to attend the funeral of a
little niece, Florence, infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Schlieve
Could you be induced to separate
from one of your dollars? If so see
what lot of things you can get with
it at The Central Trading company
@. E. Wright returned Yesterday
from Milwaukee, where he attended
the eleventh annual convention of the
Photographers association of Wiscon-
sin.
Will Gamm of Madison. one of the
leading jewelers. of that city. was
here yesterday the guest of his
brother, G. A. Gamm, and par ents,
Mr.. and Mrs George Gamm.
Pat said to Blddy"Will you marry
me?'' and Biddy said to Pat "sure Pat
would duck swim?' and then they
got their housekeeping outfit Of The
Central Trading company.
Mrs. Arthur Goeldner and da ughter
Leona left yesterday for WATERLOO 70
be present at the celebration of the
anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Goeld-
ner's mother, Mrs. Peter Robb, which
occurs today.
You can have everything your own
way but ynu can get your goods at
pretty near your own price at The
Central Trading company.
Ed King, the drayman, has lost his
valuable horse which suffered stroke
of paralysis a couple of weeks ago.
The animal died Wednesday night.
Mr.. Ogden of Madison. is in the city.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

Wanted: Teachers, business women
and nurses to travel or open offices for
the Schultz German Compound company
of Whitewater, Wis. Free tickets to
jamestown Exposition or California
and western cities for certain divisions
OF the work. A special representative
wanted for Watertown and vicinity.
Investigate at once at 400 Market
street corner Fourth and Market. -3tpd
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
Base Ball Saturday.

The Freshmen and team composed
of the three upper classes will cross
bats Saturday. The Freshmen having
an exceptionally strong team, have
challenged the upper classmen and
probable lineup of the latter is as
follows:
C. Casey, c; Hilgendorf, p; Fred
hayes, 18th; D. G. Pieritz, 2ndb; L.
Stapleton or Weber, IS; ]. O'Bien,
3b; Hilgendorf, If; Ira Humphrey, CT /;
Ed. Riechart, rf; NJ. Il. Baumann,
official,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

At the parsonage of st. John S
church yesterday morning at 10
clock occurred the marriage of Mr..
Arthur E. Benzel of Fond du Lac
and Miss Marie Behling of this city.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of few of the relatives and
friends of the couple. Mr.. Arthur
Kirchoff of Fond du Lac, acted as
groomsman and Miss Julia Behling,
sister of the bride, as bridesmaid.
The bride was attired IN gown OF
cream accordion plated chiffon over
taffeta, carrying bridal roses. The
maid of honor was gowned in white
dotted swiss and carried pink car
nations.
The ceremony was followed by a
reception at the home of the bride S
mother, Mrs. Mary Behllng. 113 Third
street. attended by few of the rel
atives and Immediate friends of the
contracting parties. the home was
Hastily decorated for the occasion, the
color effect being pink and white.
The newly married couple left on an
afternoon train for Fond du Lac,
where they were rendered receipt
ion last evening, after which they
were to leave on short wedding tour
and will be at home to their friends
at Fond du Lac after June lst.
The groom is quite we'll known in
this city and is highly spoken of by
all who enjoy his acquaintance. He
holds a responsible position as mach
mist for the Wisconsin Central railway
company. The bride is a well known
and popular young lady and enjoys the
high est eem of a large number of
Watertown people, all of whom join
in wishing her and the choice of her
affection all happiness and pros
perIty imaginable.
The out of town guests present at
the wedding and reception were: Mr..
and Mrs. E. Strampe, GAINESVILLE; Mr..
and Mrs. M. Whyte, Fred Schake,
Miss Julia Bodeman, Milwaukee; Mr..
Fred Raetez, Fond du Lac.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
Bench Cost LueCk 81. 900.

Madison, Wis, April 25.-Campaign
expenses of Martin Lueck of Dodge
county, who was elected circuit court
judge, have been filed with the secre-
tary Of state, and show total OF
$4,000. Ernst Mertun's expenses were
$1,000 and j. B. O'Meara's something
over $500.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

Robert Hinze of Culbertson, Mon
tana, returned Wednesday from Mari
nette. He will leave Saturday for
his western home where he is engaged
in the mercantile business. Mr.. Hinze
while here is the guest of his wife's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geogre Gamm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE.

AwelI-known Manitoba editor writes
"As an inside worker l find Chamber
lsin'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. 25c. Samples free at
Schempf Drug Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

This pattern will be mailed postpaid
in any of the given sizes, by enclosing
10 cents and sending the size, name
and address TO the Fashion Depart
ment of the Watertown Daily Leader.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

Funeral sevices were held yester-
day afternoon over the remains of the
infant baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Lieske of Clyman.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

F. M. Newton was in the city for a
5. ort time yesterday, having come
home from Sheboygan, where he was
called by the death of his mother.
The funeral VIII be held this afternoon
at Oakfed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26
HENRY GOETSCH IS
SUMMONED BY DEATH
PASSED AWAY AT FARM NEAR
MUKWONAGO,
Deceased Was Born and Reared
Near PiperSviIIe, Leaving There
Three Years AQO-l3-Ye
Son of Henry H0eft. Of Rich
wood. Dies.
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

Henry Goetsch, who resided near
Mukwonago, passed away at his home
Tuesday morning, the cause of death
being attributed to cancer of the stom-
ach. The deceased who was highly
respected citizen. was born and reared
near PipersvIlle. At the time of
death he was nearly ty-eight years
of age. He removed to his late home
near Mukwonago about three years
ago, being in possession of nice
farm. He is survived by his widow
and eight children. The children are
Frank, George, Joseph, John, Henry,
Carrie, Waldo and Mrs. Helen Luder-
mann, the latter residing near Sulli-
van.
Two children preceded in death.
The brothers and sisters surviving are
Mrs. Herman Karberg, William, Fred
and Ernst Goetsch Of pipersville; Mrs.
Charles Weber and Charles Goetsch of
Oconomowoc; Mrs. William Hoefs of
Mukwonago.
Services Will be held at the late home
this afternoon at O'Clock and the re
mains will then be taken to the home
OF Charles Goetsch, brother, resid-
ing at Oconomwoc. Tomorrow. the
remains will be taken by them to the
cemetery at Pipersville where brief
services will be held, and inferred by
the side Of his parents and children.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoeft of Rich
wood, are mourning the death of their
13-year-old son, who passed away at 7
o clocR yesterday morning. The child
had been suffering with brain fever.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
the Lutheran church at Redwood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-05-03
THE CITY.
Weather Forecast.

Fair tonight and Saturday; slowly
rising temperature; frost tonight
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-05-03
TRACK MEET.
State Agricultural College
Teams Meet Sioux City
College Teams To-Day.

Sioux City, May 2-When the South
Dakota agricultural college of Brook
ings comes to Sioux City Friday for a
track meet with Morningside, Sioux
City people will be given chance to
not only to see one OF the best meets
ever held in Sioux City, but also to
watch the work of track team tnat
has not lost a meet in the last six
years, either dual, triangular or state.
Brookings is the undisputed champion
of South Dakota in matters of track
and field
In the past six years, in addition to
dual meets with the uni iversity OF South
Dakota, Mitchell and other strong Da-
kota schools, Brookings has defeated
North Dakota state university, Mime
sofa state university, Hamline univer-
sitv of st. Paul and the Iowa state ag-
ricultural college at Ames. Last year
in dual meet at Brookings the South
Dakotans defeated Morningside, 10 to
Al. This yaer Morningside enthusiasts
are hoping that the result will be much
closer. Some are hoping Morningside
to win. Brookings will not have as
easy a time as last year, The events
seem about aaually divided. Brookings
has shade the advantage IN that the
members of the South Dakota team ale
all experienced men. A comparison of
the track records of the school shows
Brookings to have slight advantage
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-05-03

since he was only lad, and has caused
his parents and neighbors a great deal
of worry and trouble for several years.
When no first started on his career of
crime he confined his operations to net.
ty stealing, but more recently he be-
came bolder and more defiant. He
pleaded guilty to the charge for which
he now is serving a term in the peni
tentiary, and under the terms of his
sentence will be required to perform
hard labor during his year s stay in
the prison.
The charge against him in Potter
county for which be must stand trial
after completing his present term was
the theft of fine driving mare and
colt from Daniel Mcclure. neighbor
of bis parents The stolen animals
were taken by him across the Sully
county line to Gettysburg, Potter coun-
ty, where be sold the animals to Geo.
Lucas, resident of Potter county, for
$3.50 in cash. This was on March 1G
last
The theft and sale was traced to
young Wagner door, and Sheriff Me
Master, of Potter county, and Geo.
Lucas, who had purchased the stolen
animals, arrived at Onida for the pur-
pose of placing young Wagner under
arrest only few minutes after the
prisoner had been given his sentence
for burglary in Sully cosnty.