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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
DROPPED COFFEE.

Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum.
A physician of Wash, d. c.. says of
his coffee experience:
For years | suffered with periodical
headaches which grew more frequent
until they became almost constant. SO
severe were they that sometimes | was
almost frantic. | was sallow, consti-
pated, irritable, sleepless; my memory
was poor, l trembled and my thoughts
were often confused.
my wife, in her wisdom, believed
coffee was responsible for these ills and
urged me to drop it. l tried many
times to do so, but was its slave.
FINALLY Wife bought package of
Postum and persuaded me to try it, but
she made it same as ordinary coffee
and 1 was dsgusted with the taste Ct
make this emphatic because l fear
many others have had the same ex-
perience.) She was distressed at her
failure and we carefully read the direc-
tions, made it right, boiled it full 10 min
utes after boiling commenced, and with
good cream and sugar, l liked tit
inyigorated and seemed to nourish me-
That was about a year ago. Now
have no headaches, am not sallow,
sleeplesSness and irritability are gone,
my brain clear and my hand steady I
have gained 20 lbs. and feel 1 am a
new man.
Il do not hesitate to give Postum
due credit. OF course dropping coffee
was the main thing, but had dropped
it before, using chocolate, cocoa and
other things to no purpose.
Postum not only seemed to act az
an invigorant, but as an article of
nourishment, giving me the needed
phosphates and albumens. This is no
imaginary tale. 1t can be substantial
ed by my wife and her sister, who both
changed to Postum and are hearty
women Of about 70.
Il write this for the information
and encouragement of others, and with
a feeling of gratitude to the inventor
Of Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-The Road to Well
v1lle," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full of
human interest.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
TILTED ABSENT LOVER.
gen Was Counting While Latter
Was at Camp Douglas.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 1S.-[Spe-
ciaI. John Waugen, a private in Co. E,
on his return from Camp Douglas found
last night that the girl he had been
counting had married Otto Valdrick
while Waugen was in camp. The two
young men met on Water street last
night and trouble ensued. The bride was
present at the encounter. Waugea was
knocked senseless. He alleges that he
was hit with chilly" A policeman
placed both men in Jail and Waugen was
later released. The charge against Valid
rick is assault with a dangerous weapon.
Valdrick was formerly with a circus.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
RYAN GUSTS BELMONT,
ton System and Closes Out
His Old Foes.

NEW YORK, July 1T.-Thomas f.
Ryan has wrested control of the Inter
borough Metropolitan company from
August Belmont and is now proceeding
to eradicate any Belmont influence which
may still hover around the management
of the corporation. Edward Z. Bryan, Il
Belmont follower, is no longer president
Of the Interborough Rapid Transit COM
pany, which, with the Metropolitan,
makes up the big merger over which Mr..
Shonts presides. Before sailing for
Europe few weeks ago Mr.. Bryan re-
ceived from President Shonts check
for $4,000, a years salary in advance,
and was informed that after July 1 his
services would not be needed. His posi-
ton probably will be abandoned.
Wall street says Ryan has been ably
assisted in bringing about this elimina-
ton of Belmont by Paul Morton, who
is paid $4,000 year to run the Equit-
able Life Assurance society.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
AWKWARD WILL SPEAK,
Eubernatorial Candidate to Represent
Democrats at Marinette
Chautauqua.

MARINETTE, Wis, July 17.-[Spe-
5rial. John a. Awkward of Madison will
3represent the Democrats at the political
May of the Marinette chautauqua tomor-
row afternoon and evening. Ex-senator
Curmack Of Tennessee was billed for the
post, but wire from his physician
states that his health is such that he has
given up the platform work for the pres
ent. The Republican party will be rep
resented by Lieut.-Gov Sherman of Iii
lnos; the Prohbitionists by Oliver Stew
art Chicago, and the Socialist party by
Charles A. Sandburg.
utes in the afternoon and will conclude
in the evening. All the mills, factories
aud stores i'll the Twin cities will be
closed for the occasion.
Ii is believed that over 5000 people
will hear the discussion.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Too MANY Dogs in Texas.

1t is Enthusiastically a fact that there
are still too many dogs in the SOUTH
both in town and country, even in the
most prosperous sections.
They will kill sheep i'll the country and
they annoy, if they do not bite, I'M
offending persons in the city. They make
night hideOus with their bark and howl
dark where the unleashed brutes do their
providing.
There are good dogs, of course; but in
the estimation of great many persons
other than the secretary of agriculture
only a small percentage Of them are
alive.-San Antonio Express.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
ELOPERS ARE CAUGHT.
Husband of Minneapolis Woman Finds
Wife Married to Another Man
IN Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis, July 1S-An elop-
ing couple from Minneapolis, Mrs. Al
tured in Ashland this morning. Both are
married and leave families in Minneap-
Oils. The wOman's husband. George A.
Hall, followed them to Duluth and
traced them to Ashland
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
RECEIVER IS APPOINTED,
Many Wisconsin and Illinois People il
Idaho Mining Deal.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, July 17.-[Special. i
Word from Wallace, Idaho, is that 2.
T. Smith, a stakeholder there, has been
appointed receiver for the Amados
Mining Co., whose mines are near there.
The appointment followed action by
Mrs. McKinnon against the company on
notes for $4,000. The appointment
was made by Judge Steele of Moscow.
There are many stockholders in Illinois
and Wisconsin.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
TO HOLD RATES IN ABEYANCE.
State Commission to Finish Investiga-
lions Before Giving Decisions.

MADISON, Wis, July 2O.-Matters
of rates and other incidents which de
pend upon the determination Of the true
value of plants, in regard to decisions by
the state railroad commission on public
utility controversies, will be held in
allegiance by the commission until the
line of investigation now in progress I'M
der the commission is completed In the
meantime the commission will order such
improvements or extensions as may be
found necessary.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
WILL ASK AN APPROPRIATION.
Wernie Orphans Home Wants $4,000
from Lutheran Churches.
Ind, July It's

LAPORTE, Ind, July 17.-[Special.1
The general synod of Lutheran
churches. which will be held at Apple
ton, Wis. in August, will be petitioned
to appropriate $4,000 to the building fund
of the Wernie Orphans home, near
Richmond, Ind. There is now a total of
$4,000 in the building fund. The insti-
tuition cares for the orphans of the
Lutheran parishes in Wisconsin, Indi
ana and several other states.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
DRILL TEN WELLS IN INDIANA.
Wisconsin Gas & Oil Company Will Com
plete Work BY August /

NEENAH, Wis, July 1S.-The direc-
tors of the Wisconsin Gas and Oil COM
pany, with headquarters in this city,
have decided TO spend $4,000 in drilling
ten wells in Indiana, the work to be
completed and pumps working by August
l. The contract has been let to J. n.
Raneberger of Ridgeville, Ind. There
are large number of stockholders in
Fox river valley cities.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Broken Bone Doesn't Stop Her.

BELOIT. Wis, July 1S.-[Special.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Svenson, after
driving fourteen miles. were thrown from
their wagon when their horse became
frightened at an auto this morning. Mr.
Svenson weighs 200 pounds and was
thrown upon his wife's shoulder which
was broken. She had the bone set ct a
doctors office and resumed her journey
to Rockford, eighteen miles away to
make q visit
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Calls for Report on State Banks.

MADISON, Wis, July Estate
Banking Commissioner NJ. c. Bergh Fri
day issued a call for report of the
condition of state banks at the close of
business on July 10. This is the third
call of the year. The state calls are
issued contemporaneous with those of
the federal controller of the currency.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED BY CARS.
Body Found Near Omaha Depot at Eau
Claire.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 2O-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The body of an unknown man,
supposed to be tramp, was found on
the tracks near the Omaha railroad sta
ton early this morning. He had been
killed by a car. The body was terribly
crushed but bottle OF alcohol was I'M
broken.
The man is believed to have been IN
der 40 years of age. There is nothing
to identify him.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
ASKS TO CONSTRUCT NEW ROAD.
Interstate Transfer Company Wants
Line from Duluth to Superior.

MADISON, Wis, July 20.-[ Special
Solomon Perris. attorney for the In
terstate Transfer Railroad company, APP
peared before the railroad commission
today to ask for certificate to author
ize the road to begin at once the con.
struction of a line from the steel mills
near Duluth to Superior
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
SECTION HANDS ON STRIKE.
Greeks and Italians Refuse to Work
When Wage Cut Is Attempted
PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Wis, July IS

PRAIRIE Do CHEN, Wis, July IS.
When an attempt was made to reduce
the pay of POO Greeks and Italians from
S1.50 to $1.2J doing surface work with
in Il few miles of this city on the Burling-
ton and the Milwaukee roads, they
struck and will return to Milwaukee,
The recent storm and flood took out $50
feet of track on the Milwaukee road
twelve miles east of this city and as a
result Of lack of their help trains We're
delayed ten hours. Nearly , inches of
water fell
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Abas the High School Dance.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis, July 20
The evils of the high school dances was
the subject of a sermon by Rev. f. 2.
Harvey of the Methodist church Sun
day. There have been several of these
dances lately and Rev. Mr.. Harvey de-
clares they start more girls on the road
to ruin than any other form of amuse-
ment
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Police Puzzled at Disappearance.

SUPERIOR, Wis, July 20.-[Spe-
cial. Foul play is feared in the disap-
pearance of John Hoatling, who left his
home here last Wednesday and has not
been seen nor heard of since. Detectives
are at work on the case.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
womenWho have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
G~Irs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Wanted to Go to Poorhouse.

ullf Gil " dSh LUZ ueIp.
Wanted to Go to Poorhouse.
He asked to be sent to the poor house,
claiming that while he had been a resi-
dent of Chicago and had forfeited his
residence in Wisconsin. he believed he
was entitled to help by virtue of the
prominence which he once occupied and
the vast sums that he had paid into the
treasures of the city and state in taxes
both as head of a great railroad system
and as wealthy private citizen.
Was Not a Resident
The fact that Mr.. Meyer was no long
er a resident of Milwaukee county, made
it impossible, however, for Mr.. Frell-
son to secure admission for him into the
poor house. Mr.. Frellson at once com
municated with the children of the aged
man who responded to the appeal and a
meeting was held in Milwaukee at which
adequate provision for Mr.. Meyers
maintenance was subscribed by the chill
dren and placed in Mr. Frellson's hands,
to be disbursed for the old gentleman as
he needed it. 1t is claimed by the chill
dren, and believed by many who knew
the circumstances, that they had at all
times been willing to support their
father but that the old man was child
ish and full of notions" due to his adj
vanCed years.
many Ufered to Help.
The publication of Mr.. Meyers appli-
cation for admission to the pOorh0use
created great excitement. Old-time con-
ductors who remembered his generosity
and liberality, came forward with offers
of aid; E. Z. Sawyer of Oshkosh, whose
father, the late Senator Sawyer. had had
business dealings with the once wealthy
lumberman, said that nevel' while a
member of the Sawyer family lived
should c. j. L. Meyer want for any
thing, and offers of aid came from Wen
known business men of Milwaukee,
among them I. J. Neacy. The generous
offers. however, were not needed to make
the old mans days comfortable.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
OFFICERS BITTEN BY MAD DOG.
Beloit Policemen May Be Taken to Pas
teur Institute.

BELO1T, Wis, July 1S.-[Special. j
Charles Qualman and Henry Flick, Off
GERS of the police force, were bitten by
a mad dog while they were trying to Kill
it. The wounds were cauterized and it
is hoped visit to the Pasteur institute
may be ayerted.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
FOUR GIRLS
Restored to Health by Lydia Y.
Pinkham'sV Vegetable Compound.

MissLillian Ross. $50
East S4th Street, New
York, writes: Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound over
|came Irregularities, Pc
riodic suffering, and
nervous headaches.
after everything else
had failed to help me,
and l feel it a duty to
let others know of it,"
katharine 1856
Lafayette St., Denver,
Col, writes: Thanks
to Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable CompoundI
amwell, aftersuffering
for months from ner-
vous proStration. "
Miss Marie Stoltz-
man, of Laurel, Ia,
writes: Twas ina run
downconditionandsuf-
.teredfromsuppreSsion,
indigestion, and poor
circulation. Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound made mo
we'll and strong"
Miss Ellen NJ. Olson,
of AT n. East St., Ke-
vance, Ill, says; Ly-
dia Z. Pinkham' SN ege-
table Compound cured
me of backache, side
ache, and established
my periods. after the
best local doctors had
failed In helm men
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
G. il. MEYER DEAD;
+ CHECKERED LIFE
FIRST PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST
ERIN ROAD, WHO RECENTLY AP-
Piled FOR AID.
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY.
Taken to Trinity Hospital Suffering
with Disease of Heart-Daugh-
tiers Are Notified.
HAD BEEN ILL TEN DAYS.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, July IS, 1905
c. j. L. Meyer, the first president of
the North-W estern railroad, died this
morning at Trinity hospital. after an
illness of ten days. He had been suffer
ing with a disease of the heart and the
ills of advancing age for a brief period,
and it was decided to remove him from
his room at G24 Clybourn street to the
hospital Tor treatment.
Previous t. living ON Clybourn street,
he had made his home in a rooming
house at the corner of Mason and Jack
son streets.
Recently Asked for Aid.
Mr.. Meyer recently created sensa-
ton by applying to the Associated Char
tiles for aid, saying that while be had
children, they were unwilling to support
him. 1t was found on investigat ton that
the children had made provision for his
care but he had refused to accept their
hospitality and preferred to shift for
himself. This was a difficult matter for
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
BROWNS IN PESHTIGO RIVER.

Sinks.
MARINETTE, Wis, July 90 Spe-
cial. Louis Schultz was drowned in,
the peshtigo river Sunday afternoon. He,
was taken with cramps just as soon as
he entered the water. His brother
jumped in after him and caught him
just as he was going down for the last
time, but lost his hold.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
". F. Villas IS
STRICKEN WITH
BRAIN TROUBLE
FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR
HAS CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE
AT HIS 41OAIE.
is IN A CRITICAL CONDITION,
His Brother, E. P Villas Of Milwaukee,
Is Summoned to His Bedside
in Madison.
WAS IN CLEVELAND'S CABINET

MADISON, Wis. July 2O.-[Special. ]
Former United States Senator Viii
liam f. Villas suffered u cerebral hemor-
rhage at o'clock this morning and is
III critical condition at his home. His
condition is so serious that E. z. Villas
OF Milwaukee, his brother, has been
summoned to the bedside.
DR.. Philip r. Fox this afternoon said
that the patient was resting easily, but
at the present time he could not tell how
dangerous his condition was.
Brilliant War Career.
William Freeman Villas was born in
Chelsea, Orange county, VT, July 9,
1910. His family removed to Wisconsin
in 1891, and young Villas entered the uni
Yersity, graduating at the head of his
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01

Senator Bacon. whose committee
room IS next TO that OF Senator Tilt
man. has secretary named Boiffelet.
A French name he has. but he is an
American and well known citizen OF
Georgia. Senator Tlllman was intro
duced 10 him the other day, but when
they met again the senator could not
remember the way the name was pro-
nounced.
Here. you Frenchman, you" he
said 81 can't pronounce your name.
I'll Just call you Buffalo"
Pointing 10 the name over Senator
Tillman's room. which Is about the
only thing which reminds either Sen
ator Tillman or any one else OF the
name OF the committee OF which he X
chairman, Mr. Bolffelet asked:
us II because you are the chairman
OF the committee on the Five Civilized
Tribes that you think OF bufraloT'
And the two went down TO lunch to
gether. with the meal ticket on the
senatop.-New York Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01

warfare as prescribed the captain had
10 go 100 miles out 10 sea a council
was held aud the sailing course de-.
termined. The captain reasoned that
In returning he would go over Georges
banks.
I'VE shall surely find thick fog
there We can hide I'm II" he said
The enemy's squadron reached the
shoals at night. and the captain was
disappointed at finding the clearest
moonlight OF all his sea service. Sud
denly two streaks OF light shot over
the horizon.
They've found us. and we are don't
forT' exclaimed a shipmate who was
with the captain on the bridge.
simply the lights Of Cape Ann.
said the captain.
a few honts later something graeu
was seen 81 the distance. sneakine
along the wafer II was q ship with
Admiral sIflgsiuson who COMMANDED
the forces ~ defense. and the enemy
commanded b. Captain rillsbury. wa
discovered
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01
a Wheel Game.

This game may he played By any
number. though only four at time can
take part the Others acting as audi.
ence until their turns come.
The four occupy four corners OF a
room or space marked out on lawn
As large space as possible should be
chosen Each player is provided With
a wheel or a hoop At n given signal
all the players start az once 20 trundle
their wheels. No wheel must be drop
ped, or II II Is that player ceases 20 be
a contestant The trundling begins az
the right. and each corner must be yls-
tied. and so on TO the starting point
OF each player. He who reaches home
first is the prize winner, or, after all
have tried. he who gets home In the
shortest time wins the prize. The hur-
ry and excitement Of the four wheels
visiting ut the same time cause much
merriment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01

This game liza. ~ pasei by any
number % per1oae 81 whom
leaves lhe r5om while the oslirrs agree
upon "a word MA several diherent
meanle Es os fwo oe moee Nplals
pronounced es
IAe plcxer MD Aseat ont now re-
turns and asks each ia turn CUES,
ton. THE VOL NJ words agreed apon
must De introduced several times ~
the answer. but Instead of saying tha
word itself 'teakettle must be SAB.
st!tuted X the word Is conpoun -.a
with another OF with q prefix or su..ix
the word "teaSett.e" must be similarly
compounded
Thus. srppo-e yhe words rain. rem
reign. 90 le selected The first ques.
ton may te. How do you dor The
answer IL returned. Not very well. for
was oct yesterday IN the biggest tea.
kettle OF King Edwards teakettle."
The neyt may be asked do you en-.
JOY ri lngf THAT depends on the
tenkette ana also on whether II IS tea
kettllng os not"
The p.a-er from whose answer the
word IS guessed becomes questioner In
turn. leaving the room while another
word Is decided upon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01
Auto Racing at ormonde.

The contest committee OF the Auto
mobile Club OF America has announced
that the races AT Ormonde. Fla. viii
be held during the first week In March.
The big event will be go mile race.
In which nothing but racing cars VIII
enter. In order to prevent the use OF
racing machines built for great speed
at short distances the committee an
nounces that cars competing In the
short races must enter In either the
$50 mile race or one OF the two 100
mile races which VIII be held and
must maintain a speed in that race Of
at least fifty miles an hour
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01
Some Oddities.

Until recently 1t was supposed that
where the ocean Is deepest no organic
life existed. No light penetrates there
to any great extent. and the pressure
OF the water Is terrific. Wood. for In
stance. Is compressed 10 half It's size
II lowered 5000 feet. But recent sci
entifc discovery proves that even In
those mighty deeps great forests OF
seaweed cover the bottom OF the ocean
and reach 10 the surface. In these
strange forests spiders and dreadful
wormlike animals OF tremendous size
exist; sea urchlns. shells and millions
OF other things. II might not be o
pleasant forest In which to take a
walk. II might seem like a night.
mare. but there IS no denying the fact
that II would be wonderful place. a
real enchanted forest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-01
PEOPLE Or THE DAY


Whether founded GA competent
knoNieage or not the recently publish
tl criticism 0t onl BATTLE hips hAs ut
tsastel wide 4tiellion both Ia aud ont
o. u3val clseies Henry Reulerdahi,
rA cf tha criticism. y a Aarire
aNti arl e.sisas 10 he an expert ia
wuFVaip construction, lie inallta,us
thst onf hast.eshlps are not sufficiently
protected iy arnlqr above the water
liae. that the location Of tie magazines
is s0rrce ~ danger aud that the guns
are set too low.
Mr. Rsuierinhl Is. a native Of sweden
and Is thigty-seyen years old lie be-