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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
IxOnid.

Ixonia, Wis, June 3.-(Sp acial to
The Lender)- Mrs Julius Huebner,
who has been patient at DIR.
Malone's hospital the past four
weeks, is expected home on Thursday.
George Crandall stopped off for a
brief visit with his sister. Mrs. O..
H. Wills, on Sunday, while enroute
to his home in Texas, from Kilbourn.
Mrs. H. Gull,kson entertained
Saturday evening in honor of Mr.. end
Mrs. Bert Hopkins of Mankato,
MINI, who are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. H. Wills.
Messrs. E. q. NARROW, John Mar
low, John E. Humphrey and M.
Winger attended the funeral of the
late A. E. Needham at Waterto 1n
on Sunday.
George Gullikson entertained bis
cousin, Elmer Borgeson of Oceno-
mowoc. over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Wills enter
ia ined Howell Humphrey and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen, of Appleton, a few
days this week.
Fred Pautz spent Sunday in Water
town.
Horace Humphrey recently sold a
fine span of horses to Walther &
of nonrnrooxuno
Mrs. Thomas Lewis, who has been
a guest of L. D. Lewis returned to
her home at Madison on Saturday.
She was accompanied by her nephew,
David R., who remained for an over
Sunday visit, returning Oil Monday.
Miss Anna Moran ..of Milwaukee.
visited her parents here over Sunday.
John w. Roberts OF Fort Atkinson,
is guest of his uncle, Owen Roberts.
Miss Harriet Merrill of Toledo.
O., arrived on Wednesday to enjoy
several weeks visit with Mrs. o. Fl.
Wills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pautz and son
ArtIe and Ralph Owen were among
those from here who attended the
acknowledgement wedding at Con-
cord on Wednesday.
E. G. Edwards has commenced run
ming wagon south. Farmers may b.
accommodated with fresh meat at
their pleasure.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
THE CONGRESSIONAL
RECORD SAYS $4,000
APPROPRIATION FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT BUILDING.
Appears That Joint Committee on
Appropriations Demanded Re-
duCtionS-Hopes Had Been En-
tertdined Here for 65,OOO-Final
Act Came Last Saturday,
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000

Every little bit taken from what
you We got, makes just little bit less
Watertown citizens have been jubi-
tant over the thoughts that this city
was to get an appropriation from the
government of sos. OCO for a stately
government edifice to grace the city
and stand as monument of the llber-
ality of the Sixtieth Congress, at the
corner of Second and Madison streets.
But there are times in the expert.
ences of municipalities, as in the lives
of individuals, when "pride must
take fall"
While strong hopes were built To-
cally on the report of the House Of
Representatives on the appropriation
bill, carrying with ir the handsome
sum of $65,00O tor Watertown, il
seems that the joint committees Of
both houses In making their tina
report, arrived at different conclus-
ion, and if one can believe his eyes
in reading the Congressional Recorc
under date of Saturday, May 30,
giving the official proceedings of Con.
gress, it's enough to take little Of
the criInp QUE of those of our citizens
who had built thier hopes at the $65,
900 mark.
The conference report in the RECORD
gives in bold figure of the appropria
lions of Wat.rtown, Wis, postoffic.
twenty thousand dollars 1t will
have a tendency on the part of oul
people to await the last turn here
after In dealing with the government
before placing their hopes at tn,
zenith.
Evidently the speech of James A
Tawney of Minnesota, delivered il
the House of Representatives last
Saturday was a bomb that shattered
the appropriation bill and gave t,
Watertown fragment only of wha
it bad hoped to realize, as was tn
case with hundreds of other cities
throughout the nation, who were no
on the cali buard when "Keno'
showed up.
Other members of Congress wer'
there with the "big stick to take
rap at the appropriation bill il
order of dwlndling it down to tn
lowest possible notch-and, if tner,
is not mistake in print in two plac
es of the official record of last Stur
day, which is not likely, Waterfowl
can join forces with numerous 9th e
cities IN testifying that the "watch
do of the national treasury " wer
successful to marked degree.
But then Watertown has some rea
son for self congratulation and that il
that it got any appropriation at all
1t may be possible that after tn.
building is nicely under way that i
will be discovered that the origina
appropriation is not suffice to com.
plete the structure. If that time anC
incident occurs, it is probable thai
some enthusiastic will start the bal
by leading in silent meditation and
others likewise come to the rescue.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
CORN PLANTING IS
DELAYED BY RAIN
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
MAKES A REPORT.
Says One Fourth of Crop is Not
ln-LuxuriouS Growth of Hay
Most Grains Are In Good COndi-
tl0n-SuQdr Beet Outlook IS In
usually GOOd-Other Facts Given

The abundance of rain during the
last few days has greatly delayed the
planting OF crops according to a report
issued by Secretary OF Agricultur.
j. M. True. One forth of the acre.
age designed for corn has not been
planted on this account, but AN alb
undant hay crop is assured
During the past two weeks farm
ers have been able to accomplish
little in the way of planting their
crops. Prior to that time all small
grains were sown, and these, except
upon very low, wet lands, have made
a most remarkable groth and are
now in more than ordinary promis-
ing condition. The growth of grass
upon both meadows and pastures could
hardly be more luxurious, and Nh
abundant hay crop is already assured.
Food for stock is abundant.
though low pastures are too wet for
the best results.
There has been little complaint
of the rotting of seed grains and
stands of oats and barley are generally
good.
EARLY planted potatoes are already
growing vigorously, and the crop is
promising.
"Some corn was planted early in
the month and this is up and grow
ing we'll, though the warm weather
and the excessive rains have caused
weeds TO spring up, and these fields
are suffering for cultivation.
About one fourth of the acreage
designed for corn has not yet been
planted and several days of dry wealth
er will be required to put the ground
In fit condition for being worked.
The outlook for this important crop
is therefore not, at present promis-
ing, although if planting can be done
within the next week or ten days.
favorable weather later may give
fair crop.
Sugar beet fields are generally
planted and look we'll.
"Few tobacco plant beds have been
uncovered. but plants are said to be
in good condition.
Percentages of condition of grow
ing crops, rs reported by correspon-
dents, are higher than usual at this
season, as will be- seen by the follow
| ing condemned statement:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Concord.

Concord. Wis. June 3-(Special to
The Leader)-Will and George Rhoda
attended the funeral of their uncle,
j. M. Rhoda, at Milwaukee, Monday.
Miss Rose Friesch of Milwaukee,
was recent visitor here prior to her
departure tor Bowdle. S. D., to visit
her sister and family.
M. Berg is very i'll at the present
writing
Mesdames Dew and Ruse OF Ocono-
mowoc, were visitors here Friday.
Mrs. Lewis Frank entertained her
mother and Mrs. Dresden of Mon
terey, the past week.
Roberts 4 Reese paid s1.01 for
April milk.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
The Markets.

RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS.
Eggs Strictly fresh, 15c.
Butter-Dairy, 81 to &c; creamery
26-27c.
The following quotations on butter,
eggs Vegetables and fruit are up TO-
date and furnished the Leader by the
best local authorities:
VEGETABLES
New potatoes 40c per peck.
Old Potatoes-90c bu.
New Cabbage-4c Id.
New Onions-8c Id.
FRUITS.
Strawberries TIC box
Lemons-Dozen zoe to Csc.
Oranges-Dozen, Zoe to doc.
Apples 50c
FARM PRODUCE.
The following quotations are report
ed by H. L. Kerr, 3U0 West Main
street:
Potatoes-60 to 70.
Beans-1.50 to 200
Butter, fresh Is to 20.
Eggs-13.
Live Chickens, 9 to 10c.
Wool, washed, 18 to Zoe per Id.
Wool, unwashed, 16 to 18c per ID.
OFFICIAL BUTTER MARKET
Elgin, Ill. ,-Elgin butter market
SYM at 23c Output this district last
week, 1863, 200.
Plymouth, Wis, June lon the
cali board here today SO factories Of
cred 1857 boxes daisies at IOsc; 28
do, 10sc; 80 boxes twins at 10sc; 265
do, 115c; 962 cases horns at 10sc; 1862
boxes square prints at lie.
Fond du Lac, Wis.,, June 1-SaIes
at the dairy board today were 1873
twins at 1Oc; 2l7 twins at 1Oac; l,
O88 daisies at 103c: "a daisies at 1OEc.
Market active.
BARLEY.
The following quotations for barley
is reported by H. Wertheimer, Barley
Headquarters, Main Street.
Barley 45 to Soc.
GRAINS AND FLOUR.
Red winter wteat-95c
White winter wheat-95c
Spring No. 1-95c
Spring Nc. 2-a3c
Spring No. 3-9l
Corn-79.
Rye-75.
Oats-56c.
Patent Flour-$1. so sack; SIS. 90 Dbl.
Straight Flour-$5. 40 per Dbl; s1.35
per sack.
Middlings-Per cwt., i.35.
Bran 1.3O
Rye Feed-115.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
FURTHER PLANS FOR
THE WO0DMAN PICNIC
SEVERAL COMMITTEES MET
AGAIN LAST EVENING.
Date Drawing Near for the Great
Eyent-Next Thursday the Time
and TivOl1 Island the Place
Long List of AttrdCtiOnS-Good
Speeches Also Arranged.

The various committees of the
local Modern Woodman lodge met last
evening to furthe arrange for the
first annual picnic of the Jefferson
County Picnic association 20 be held
at Tivoli island on Thursday next.
The day gives promise of being one of
rare enjoyment and nothing will be
left undone to give the visitors a
grand time.
At the meeting last evening, the
committee on transportation was in
structed to close negotiations for tn.
special train to be run north to
Minnesota Junction, shortly after
10 100 O'Clock in the evening.
The parade will start at 1000
O'Clock in the morning from the
Masonic temple, marching west on
Main street to the fountain. There
they will meet the Juneau delegation
who arrive at 1858 a. M, the visitors
to join the parade in the march to
the island.
The speaking will take place at
2 :OC o'clock D. m. on stand Oh the
island. The principal address Ut the
day will be delivered by Mayor David
S. Rose. of Milwaukee. Supreme
Lecturer Charles E. Whalen of
Madison, will also be present and de-
liver an address on matters PERTAINING
to the order. Both are exceptionally
good speakers and those who hear
them may depend upon it that they
Will hear something good.
Vaudeville performances will take
place at 3 100 o'clock in the afternoon,
also at 500 o'clock in the evening.
Some good attractions have been
secured and this will be a feature of
the entertainment. There will also
be- dancing during the afternoon and
evening.
At 800 o'clock in the Afternoon a
meeting of the association will be
held for the purpose of electing
officers and deciding upun the place of
holding the next picnic.
During the afternoon. there will be
tug-of-war between Fort Atkinson
and juneau, also between Jefferson
and Waterloo. Among the prizes to
be offered will be for the most hand
some Woodman on the grounds, ladies
to act as judges, also for the heaviest
and tallest Woodmen. There will also
be woodsawing contest, besides
| other contests for ladies and children.
The Royal Neighbors will serve
dinner and supper at the island.
Delegations of Woodmen and Royal
Nelgnbors from Dodge, Columbus,
in addition to those of Jefferson county
will be represented.
There will be check room IN the
M asonic building where they may
leave anything which they may desire
during the day and evening.
The Elks and Eagles will gener-
ous1y thrown open their club rooms
for the day, where visitors may call
at any time and feel perfectly at
home.
The decorations have arrived and
will be put up the evening before the
picnic. Business men are request
ed to decorate.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MR.. MICHAEL DUFFY.

The funeral of Mr.. Michael Duffy
will take place this morning from j.
T. Rayn's undertaking rooms to St.
Bernard's catholic church, services to
be held there at 10 100 O'Clock. Upon
request of the widow the remains will
be shipped TO his former home in
Montana, the body to be accompanied
by James Duffy of CIyman, brother.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MAYTA URTUBEES IS
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Passed Away Yesterday Morn
ing-FOrmer Resident Dies
at Helper. Utah.
(From Thursdays Daily.O

Another of Watertown's prominen Mt
and promising young ladies has been
summoned by death. The summons
this time came to Miss Mayta Urtu-
bees, who passed away at the family
home, 2l5 North Water street, yes
terday morning at l 80 O'Clock after
an illness covering u period of about
seven months, suffering with lung
trouble. The deceased was a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Louis Urtubees. She
was young lady of a disposition
which endeared her to many and she
possessed wide circle of friends, all
of whom mourn her untimely death
and extend their heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved mother and sister in
their deep sorrow. The cherry dis
position of the departed was mani
tested to the last. The departed was
born III this city Dec. II, 1888, there
fore was twenty four years of age ano
was educated In the city. Her mothe,
andat~o sisters. Misses Edna and En-
ma Urtubess, survive. The funeral
will be held tomorrow (Friday) after.
noon ut ZOO o'clock from the home tt
The Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. ii
Sterz of the Evangelical Protestant
church officiating,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Much Survey Work.

E. B. Parsons, former city engineer,
has taken the contract for a tupo-
graphical survey at Oconomowoc to
establish the grades and also to pre-
pare plans for a sewerage system.
The city of Jefferson is also TO make
sewer improvements this summer to
the extent of about s13, 900, Mr.. Par
sons also supervising the work there.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Lost $685.: Didn't Know It.

Fort Atkinson. Wis, June g.
Eight hundred and eighty-five dollars
was found by Charles Gruetzmxn Oh
South Third street this morning.
Gruetzman made every effort to find
the owner, who was William Bert
hard, lsborer. The money was re-
turned TO him before he became aware
of ITS loss.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Mr.. EDWIN A. WOOD

Edwin A Woud, an aged and re-
spected citizen of Jefferson county. is
dead at the home of his SOM law,
DIR. j. V. Stevens at Jefferson, secre-
tary of the state hoard of medical ex-
aminers. Mr. Wood was born in
Springfield, Vt, in 1879.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

The Stearns Institute of Technology
has magnet that will hit 40 tons.
We have one that Will do better
than that, 1t will lift the mortgage
from your farm. 1t is the low prices,
at The Central Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MRS. WILLIAM HANAFORD.


Word was received here Tuesday
of the death of Mrs. William Hama
ford, formerly Miss Anna Fuller, at
Helper, Utah. of pneumonia. The
body will be brought here for inter-
ment. Announcement ut funeral will
be- made later.
The deceased was daughter of the
late S. B. Fuller of this city. She
was born in this city and attended the
local High school, from which SD.
graduated in 1889. She taught school
here and later went to Milwaukee to
teach. She was welded there about
four years ago. With the news of
the passing, came no particulars out
side OF the mere announcement of her
death. which came as a shock to many
friends here who were unaware of her
illness. She was about thirty seven
years of age and is survived by her
mother, who resides in Milwaukee,
also by her husband and one child
The remains will be shipped here fol-
interment, the date of the funeral to
be announced later.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

If you can't &c in flying machine
go IN an auto. You can save money
enough to buy one if you trade with
The Central Trading Go.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

There is music in the air and in
a monograph. You can buy one of
The Central Trading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

That music hath charms to soothe
the savage ear is we'll known. You
can buy some good sheet music for
cent per copy at The Central Trading
Co.
Miss Agnes Kruger is visiting in
Ixonia.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

Are sou going to take trip in a
flying machine? You might see some
thing you WOULD need on the journey
by calling on The Central fading Co.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Flath of rural
route No. 5, were given pleasant
surprise on Saturday evening by about
forty of their friends and neighbors
In honor of their china wedding, or
twentieth anniversary of their mar
rage, The guests remained till the
small hours of the morning and all
enjoyed most delig htful time. The
host and hostess were the recipients
of many beautiful presents. A dainty
spread was served to which all did
ample justice. The following guests
from abroad were presenet: Mrs.
Emma Kuennen and daughter, james,
Vile; Mrs. Lena Miller and child
rem, Janesville; Frank Vergencz,
Allcetuwn.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
Lost His Hearing.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Mr.. and Mrs. @. Simon leave this
morning for their home at New
Haven, Conn, having came here to
celebrate their silver wedding at the
home of John Dobler. Mrs. Dobler
being niece. They were visitors
here for a month. A strange feature
of the visit here is that while in Wa
tertown, Mr.. Simon had the mis-
fortune Of lesiig his hearing.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-12
IN MEMORY OF VI. F. PARSONS.
Tribute Of Respect by the Masonic
FraternitieS of BrOOkhayen.

Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his wise providence to take
out Of this world the soul of our
esteemed citizen and beloved
brother, Hon. W. F. Parsons. who
for many years has been Tower
Of Strength" in our community;
we, the members of the Order of
Knights Templar, deeply aware of
the loss we have sustained in his
death, would bear testimony to the
fact that he was one who was ever
wise in counsel, tender in admoni-
tion, loyal to his duty and his God;
that he was one greatly beloved in
this town, especially dear to his
church, and esteemed and respected
by his Lodge; that his life has been
living epistle, and his character
in humility, in faithfulness, and in
every good word and work has
adorned the doctrine of the Great
God and his Savior Jesus Christ;
that he was a man who proved him
self to be the friend of all, the sue
corer of many, worthy citizen and
a faithful servant of Jesus Christ;
That he was one of unusual native
ability, and the trend of his life
was always for the good of the
community and the upbuilding of
the church; be it therefore resolved
by us:
1. That we, as a Lodge, do place
upon record our appreciation of the
life and work of our beloved broth
er, and our deep sense of the loss
which this lodge and the town as
we'll have sustained in his death,
and that while with grief of heart
we bow before the Divine will, yet
in the midst of our grief we give
thanks to Almighty God for his life
of usefulness in the church, in the
lodge and in the town.
2. That we extend to the bereav-
ed widow and family our profound
sympathy in this hour of sorrow,
and commend them very tenderly
to the God of all consolation and
comfort, who ever healeth the
broken hearted and giveth unto
his beloved both peace and rest.
3. That we dedicate page of
our records to the memory of
our beloved brother, and that a
copy of these resolutions be sent to
the family and to the town papers.
w. E. PHIFER,
E. H. WENTWORTH,
L. P. KEGS,
Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-12
Card from Hon. Tom Shelton.

Brookhaven, Sept. Z, 1908.
To the Electorate of the Seventh
Congressional District of Missis
sippi:
The District Executive Commit
tee of the Seventh Congressional
District of Mississippi has canvass
ed the returns of the Congressional
primary which was held Saturday,
August 18th, and has announced
the following totals, to-wit: Webb,
2742; Dickson, 2734; Shelton, 2026,
and Simmons, 1876. It is clear
from these figures that Messrs.
Webb and Dickson will make the
race in the second primary, with
Messrs. Simmons and Shelton elm
mated.
While it is but natural that | am
somewhat disappointed in the re-
suit of the primary, yet | am not
discouraged. am young and am
bilious. Besides, | have the full
realization that my friends were
loyal and made every honorable
effort to win a victory for me. To
them / desire to extend my sincere
appreciation and lasting gratitude.
Those who saw fit to oppose me in
the interest of their friends have
my best wishes.
shall make no effort to further
the interest of either Of the gentle
men now contending for the place,
other than to cast my ballot for
the candidate who think will best
represent the interest Of the Dis
trict, State and nation.
! am now and shall continue neu-
tral throughout the contest.
Respectfully,
TOM SHELTON.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-12
A CARD.

To the Voters of the Seventh Con-
gressional District of Mississip-
pi:
My position on the immigration
question is being basely misrepre-
sented throughout the district.
l am unalterably opposed to the
importation of the Dago, the
Chinaman, the japanese, and all
other races of people into this coun-
try.
l would favor the admission of
no people, who are not fit to min
gle their blood with my people, and
who would not accept my God as
their God, and who would not help
to build up our institutions and
support our Government.
1 never employed a Dago or Ital-
ian in my life, and there is not a
single one employed in my home
county, and there never was such
labor in my county, to my knowl-
edge.
Most respectfully yours,
WILLIAM A. DICKSON.
Sept. 9, 1908.1
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-12
Reduced Freight Rates for BrOOkhaven,

The Brookhaven Progressive IN
ion has received a letter from the
General Freight Agent of the |. G..
R. R. making the following con-
cessions in freight rates to go into
effect Oct. 10th:
On compressed cotton from
Brookhaven, Miss, to New Orleans,
La, $1.50 per bale instead of 81. .65
per bale as at present.
On bituminous coal, carloads,
from Illinois, Kentucky and Ala
bama mines $1.90 per ton of 1000
pounds instead of $2.10 as at pres
ent.
On packing house products, car
loads, from st. Louis 40 cents per
one hundred pounds instead of As
cents as at present.
On wire and nails, carloads, from
New Orleans % cents per one hun
dred pounds instead Of 26 cents as
at present.
On packinghouse products, wire
and nails, corresponding rates to
be made from Louisville, Chicago
and other points customarily ad-
justed with relation to St. Louis.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-09-12
OFF FOR RATCHEz.
BrOOkhaVen Business Men to Visit Match.
ez and intermediate Points on
2lst inst.

Brookhaven business men will i,
as body, on Monday, Sept. 81,
take a chartered train over the Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad and pay a
visit to Natchez and all points be-
tween this place and THE City I'm
der the Hill" to exploit the advan-
tages of Brookhaven as business
center and trading point.
The trip has been contemplated
for some time by the. most progress
sive of the city's business men, and
has just been brought to a focus,
and different committees appointed
to complete final arrangements for
the trip.
About seventy business men, ac-
companied by the Woodmen of the
World band, will make the trip.