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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
A LEAK FOUND IN
THE WATER MAINS
DISCOVERY WAS NJ DE AT
FOOT OF JONES 81 EET
Large Waste of Water yer Will
Be Secured to Locate the Leak
and the Necessary Repairs Then
Be Made at the Earliest Possible
Date to Save the Supply.

A big leak has been discovered in
the water main at the foot of Jones
street where it enters the river. 1t
has been known for SOIL lime that
there was a leak in that vicinity and
last fall an effort was made to locate
it, but without success. Yesterday
Arthur Bursinger, after experiment
ing for awhile, found the leak and
drove down a piece of piping from
which flowed a stream of water with
considerable force. The waterworkS
superintendent was notified and the
water main shut off on the east bank.
1t was suggested by a bystander
that the leak probably accounted for
the high water in the river of late
and it would eventually solve the
smoke problem as the mills could
run without the use of steam. How
ever, the leak is of sufficient volume
to require attention and a diver will
be gotten from Milwaukee to repair
it as soon as possible. The leak in
the main crossing the river west of
North Fourth street bridge which
was discovered some time ago will al
so be attended to at the same time.
This leak is in the same. place where
a previous leak was fixed by diver
several years ago.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
New Instructors Chosen

At a meeting of the board of re-
gents of the Northwestern Universe
ty, held at the university building
yesterday, the board elected two new
professors, Prof. Theo. Schlueter of
Springfield, Ill. and Rev. Hans Nous
sa of Burlington. The growth and
constant increase of students at the
local college has been the cause of
increasing the faculty. The enroll
ment has been nearly doubled of for
mer years and the recitation rooms
had to be supplied with more seats.
The newly elected professors come
with good recommendation as teach
ers. Prof. Theo. Schlueter received
his college training in Bremen, Ger
many and then pursued his studies
at the seminary of the Missouri syn
cd in st. Louis, Mo. In 1893 he was
ordained in the ministry and had
charge of parishes in Fulda, Mimi,
Nicolett, Mimi, and Cortland, MINI.
Since 1905 he has been professor at
the Lutheran seminary in Springfield,
Ill. He is a man of forty years.
The Rev. Hans Moussa is a gradu-
ate of the local university, finishing
in 1900. He pursued his studies at
the Lutheran seminary in Wauwato-
sa and at the Chicago University
taking up philosophy at the latter
place. For one year he has held a
position as assistant professor at the
Northwestern University and later
was called to Burlington to take
charge of the Lutheran parish. Prof.
Moussa has devoted much time to
foreign languages.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
PARK COMMISSIONERS
NAMED BY THE MAYOR
FIVE CITIZENS APPOINTED UN-
DER ORDINANCE PASSED
The Members Will Have Full Con-
troll and Authority Over the
Parks in the City and Have Au-
thority to Appoint SeCretdry--No
Funds Available at Present.

Under the ordinance passed at the
last meeting of the city council, Great
ing a board of park commissioners,
consisting of five freeholders of the
city of WATERFOWL, Mayor Mulberger
has appointed the five members con-
Stituting the board and at a meeting
of those named lots were drawn to
determine the term of service of the
members, which eventually will be
for five years, each members term
expiring at the time for which he is
appointed until the full five years
term has been completed when they
will all be appointed in turn to serve
for the full five years. The appoint
ments follow:
Edmund J. Seifert. ........O One year
Edward j. Brandt. ....... Two years
William Edwards. ..... Three Years
S. Molzahn. ............Fo -Four Years
H. Wertheimer. ..........F Five Years
The duties of the board of park
commissioners will be to take charge
of the city parks and have full con-
troll over matters of this nature. They
are empowered to hold in trust funds
for the beautifying and maintaining
of the parks and park system when
such funds are left to the city by will
or otherwise for this purpose. The
office is an honorary one and the dr.
ties are prescribed by the statutes OF
the state. While no fund is now
available they may recommend and
petition the council for funds to carry
on any needed work or improvement
which will tend to benefit and beau
tify the city.
The board has authority to elect a
secretary outside of the board to
look after the clerical work involved.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
DOING5 FRIDAY
Mortal Life Ended

Mrs. Gustav Schwendke answered
the summons of death at the family
home 1913 College street, this morn
ing. She had been in poor health
since last fall suffering from pleurisy
and her condition haG been critical
for some time prior to the end Mrs.
Schwendke was born in Neustadt,
Germany, December 10, 1872. She
was married in Horizon in 1896, re-
moving directly to Watertown where
she has since resided. Her husband,
one son and one daughter survive.
The bereaved family have the sym
pathy Of all in their hour of sorrow.
The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock to Oak Hill
cemetery. Funeral services will be
conducted at the home.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Nearly 1000 Pianos at a Bdrgajn

Lyon & Healy, of Chicago, known
everywhere as the worlds largest
music house. have just done remark
able thing. They have bought for
cash the entire stocks of three large
Chicago piano houses, l. e., The
Thompson Music Co., the HeaIy Music
Co., and the big F. G. Thearle Piano
Co. In these stocks are fine new
pianos of the highest quality, includ-
ing such we'll and favorably known
pianos as the Henry F. Miller, Hand
man. lvers & Pond, Smith & Nixon,
etc. Lyon & Healy secured all thege
pianos on such extraordinary terms
that they are able to turn around and
OTTER them to the public at 20 to 40
per cent discount. So here is a chance
to get much better piano for any
sum you have in mind than you could
ordinarily obtain.
Write to-day for the list of pianos
in this great triple piano sale, which
is an event entirely unprecedented IN
the history uf piano selling. Address
Lyon & Healy. n Adams street, Chi
csgo. Four distinct plans of easy
payments for those who do not wish
to pay cash.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
viii Have No Opposition

John ]. Spangler of Jefferson, dep
uty clerk of the court, who filed his
nomination papers for clerk of the
court on the democratic ticket, yes
terdav Fed his declination and will
not II a candidate at the primary
election September 1. This leaves
but one candidate in Watertown who
has opposition, J. P. Holland, candi-
date for county treasurer. The same
condition prevailed two years ago
when Holland was defeated at the
primary and Watertown had but one
candidate on the county ticket.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Personal Mention

Miss Lydia Pease was a Milwaukee
visitor today.
w. G. Radke transacted business in
Oshkosh yesterday.
w. A. Beurhaus has returned from
a business trip to Chicago.
Mrs F. H Buffmeier visited yester-
day with Mrs. H. A. Long at Column
bus
Mesdames w. S. Williams and
Lewis Martin were Milwaukee visi-
tors today.
Miss Hazel Eaton returned to her
home in Chicago today, after a brief
visit at the home of S. M. Eaton.
Mrs. Edward Fromader and daugh.
ter Evelyn, who have been visiting
at the home of John Schatz for the
past few weeks, returned to their
home il Moline, Ill. today
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Personal Mention

Edward Podewel of Chicago is Wis
iting relatives here
Miss Vernia Cebell spent Sunday
at her home in Lake Mills.
H. ]. Stube and Miss Cora Radtke
spent Sunday at Waukesha Beach.
Mrs. John Thauer and Miss Hulda
Meyer spent the day in Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A Long of Column
bus were callers in the city Saturday.
Miss Emma Urtubees has returned
from a visit in Milwaukee and Keno
Sha
Lloyd Triplett and sister Mabel and
Miss Inez Keel spent Sunday in Hus-
tisford.
Among those from out of town who
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Coon Meat Costly

William Bare, who resides in the
town of Shields near Hubbleton,
plead guilty in Justice Henze's court
this morning of having had raccoons
in his possession during the closed
season, and was fined $40 and costs.
which he paid. The complaint was
sworn to by John Stormer and the
warrant was served by E. W. futile
of Oconomowoc, deputy game warden.
1t is alleged that Bare trapped the
mother and secured the cubs which
he kept until fully grown when he
sold them in Madison. The closed
season for raccoons is from January
| to October I
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
THE NEW COLORADO SPECIAL
ELECTRIC LIGHTED.

Leaves Chicago Daily 100 A. NJ,
for Denver. through without change.
Only one night enroute; Pullman
drawing room sleeping cars, free re-
Ginning chair cars and observation
parlor cars. All meals in dining cars
q Ia carte.
$4,000 for Round Trip, Chicago to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
daily until September 30th, via Chi
cago. Union Pacific & North Western
Line. Correspunding,y low rates
from all points. Two trains daily.
For tull particulars. apply to any
agent The North Western Line.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Handsome Altar Scarf

A handsome altar scarf or spread
has been received by the Rev. Julius
Klingmann for use in ST. Marks
Lutheran church, the interior of
which is now being handsomely dec
Grated. The scarf is a present from
Mrs. Regina Tasche of Steinhagen,
Germany, in memory of her sister,
Miss Mary Phillippi, who died here
recently. The scarf is of handsome
design, of dark red velvet, trimmed
with gold, and is valued at $500.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

The Milwaukee Sentinel recently ar
ranged with The Manhattan Soap Co.
Of New York to give cake of Sweet
heart soap free with every copy of The
Sunday Sentinel. You can get it free by
cutting out the coupon from The Sunday
Sentinel and presenting ito the nearest
grocer or dealer. If you are not now re-
celying the Sunday Sentinel subscribe
at once. The offer is good for five
weeks only.
Smoke "Sea Rose" Sc.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Mortal Dream Ended

Mrs Joseph Mclaughlin died at
the family home in Portage yester-
day after a lingering illness. She had
been in a critical condition for some
time and her death was not uneX-
pected. She was a sister of NJ. Nc
Queeney, conductor on the Milwau-
kee road, and was born and reared
in WATERFOWL. Her husband, a son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Mclaughlin,
and one daughter aged Is years, sur
vive. Unless other arrangements
are made the funeral will take place
on Tuesday morning. Relatives from
this city will attend the funeral. Mrs
Mclaughlin was well known in Wa
tertown and her untimely death will
be learned with sorrow by all. She
was about "a years old.
Mr.. Carl Wolf died at his late res
idence, 1015 Breckenridge street, Sat
urday evening after an illness of
three months duration. He was a
native of Germany where he was
born siXtyrtwo years ago. He has
been a resident of WATERFOWL for the
past thirty years and was charter
member of the WATERFOWL Krieger
Verein. His widow and one daugh-
ter survives. The funeral will take
place Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock to st. Johns Lutheran church.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

the dates being the 2, 8 and 4. One
of the features will be clam bake.
There will be several bands of music,
including the reorganized Milwaukee
Journal band of forty members, who
will come out with their real live
drum major A large number Of
WATERFOWL people are planning to go
to Waterloo on one of the dates and
take it's band along with them.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

Concord. Possession will be given
August 20. The property has a front
age of sc feet by 1872 feet in depth.
The deal was made through the real
estate agency of Skinner and Thauer.
Dr. King will rmove his family here
from Concord and establish a medical
practice in this city.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

attended the funeral of Miss Esther
Riemer yesterday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Riemer, Footville; Albert RE
mer and daughter Esther, Evansville;
Mrs. Charles Sharp, Elgin; Paul
Krahn, Edgerton.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Will Distribute Power

A Portage dispatch says that the
Southern Wisconsin Power company
has surveyors at work near there
setting the right of way for line to
transmit power from Kilbourn dam.
According to the survey the line will
pass through Portage, Wyocena, Rio
and Columbus to WATERFOWL, provid-
ing the right of way can be secured
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Heating Contract Let

The contract for putting in the
steam heating in the Woodard-Stone
factory, which will be occupied by
the M. D. Wells shoe company, was
let to Otto Biefeld & Co There were
three bidders for the work
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

FOR SALE-A SIS Co.
lunbia Phonograph for
SIS if taken at once. A
large horn, records and
other necessariesgO with
it. Inquire at the Leader
office.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
MARRIAGE Licenses

Walter F. LANCE, Fort Atkinson,
Amelia H. Lentz, Cold Spring.
Louis Bernard Reich, Luella Cath
crime Hake, Fort Atkinson.
Ernest C. Jaeger, Lille Strache,
town of IXonia.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
FOR
A GREAT TREAT
PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENTS AND
FINE RACING PROGRAM
Inter County Fair September Is to
l8 to Be Grand SuCCeSS-PrO-
gram ISSued-A Large Crowd is
Expected Something to See and
Hear All the Time.

About five weeks only intervene
between now and the opening of the
Watertown Inter-County fair in this
city. The premium list has been is
sued and is being distributed by the
secretary, Charles Mulberger, whose
office is in the Watertown Grain COM
pany office, corner Fourth and Main
streets, where copies of the premium
list may be secured The farmers in
this section of the state as well as
the city people are looking forward
to this big event with great interest
and the attendance this year bids
fair to be greater than in any pre-
vious year. The completion of the
interurban electric road into the city
will afford many people east of Wa
tertown an easy opportunity of being
present as often as they like. The ad-
vertising matter is now being put
out and no pains or money will be
spared to make the 1908 fair bigger
and better than ever. A large num-
Der of amusements have been secur-
ed for that week and some of them
will also be seen on the streets at
night. Liberal purses have been of
fered for racing events on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, including
running races as well as harness
events, and nothing will be left I'M
done to make it at once complete and
of a high order of merit.
The officers of the association are
as follows:
Presidential. Wertheimer.
Vice President-G. NJ. Gahlman.
Treasurer-C. E. Frey.
ecretary-Charles Mulberger.
Executive Committee-W A. Beur-
haus, John c. Cruel, H. G. CRUDE, G.
A. Vaughan, Simon MolZahn; J. F.
Hughes, Reeseville; Charles Kiepert,
Concord; Albert Cebell, Lake Mills;
| C. E. Donovan, Waterloo.
The following are the superintend-
ents of the various departments:
Gates and grounds-C. A. Vaughan.
Speed-William f. Earle.
Horse-Ernest Kruger.
Cattle-E. E. Randall.
Sheep and Swine-Peter Thauer.
Poultry-George J. Weber.
Farm implements and vehicles
E. H. Graeszel.
Internationally. P. Roseman.
Art and floral haIl-W. J. Stube.
Farm products-Simon MolZahn.
Privileges-W. A. Beurhaus.
The free attractions on the grounds
and on the streets at night include
| Patrick & Francisco, hayrack rube
act; Douglas & Douglas, comedy ac-
robatic act; Rice & Elmer, comedy
bar act; Dorothy De Vonda, lady par
chute jumper; Bach's full military
band and other bands.
Following is the speed program and
conditions:
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
RUPTURE CURED

by the latest and most scientific methods known.
NO injection OF Poison; no loss of time; no hos
p1tal; no pain; no knife; no truss. Thousands
cured Our patients after taking treatment,
cave successfully passed the most severe and
trying tests. Come to US and be man again
Call for consultation or write for booklet.
ILLINOIS STATE SPECIALISTS
ENTIRE SANIToRIUM BUILDING
628 w. State St., Cor Sockton Ave. Rockford, Ill,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

home in the Fifth ward Saturday.
This made the twelfth addition to the
family circle and the tenth boy. The
last boy arrival was named after
President Roosevelt and the parents
are now undecided whether to name
him after Taft or Bryan. Most likely
the latter in the interests of fair
play.
A boy baby was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Kohloff, 1876
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Knaack were
presented with a bouncing boy baby
Saturday at their home in route 4.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

trance fee per cent. and per cent.
additional from winners. Mile heats
three in five. All moneys divided so,
%, Is and 10 per cent. Five to enter
and four to start No horse entitled
to more than first money. One horse
may be entered in two classes and
be held but for one entry if started
in one class, but will be held for
both if not started in either class.
Admission prices to fair grounds
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
On Sick List

Charles Kading of Lowell, father of
City Attorney c. A. Kading, is at st,
Mary's hospital, where he is receiv-
ing medical treatment
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Has Sold Residence

W. S. Williams has sold his resi-
dence property at PIP North Wash
ington street to DR.. J. c. King of
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Celebration at Waterloo

There will be another firemen's
festival in Waterloo in September,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
LEADER CONTEST RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

While ii is not absolutely necessary before be-
Ing voted for a nomination blank, which can be
secured from the Leader Office or cut from this
paper should be sent in for each candidate.
candidate NAV be nominated by any one provided
the candidate be in good standing in her cOmmu-
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blanks should be responsible citizens who can
easily be reached found. All other questions as
to the eligibility will be finally determined by
the Leader
Candidates must reside in one of the prescribed
localities.
ballot will be printed in each issue of the
Leader Each coupon must be cast within seven
days after it has been printed and will be counted
for the candidate whose name and district appears
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formal These coupons will be good for ten votes
the first two weeks five votes the third week and
one vote thereafter.
Ballots must be sent direct to the Leader office
and postage fully prepaid or they will be disqual
flied.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Population Increased

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Timm were
presented with boy baby at their
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14
Every Lady Married or Single is Eligible to Compete

Every Lady Married or Single. is Eligible to Compete
this contest who respectable resident
and
section of this advertisement relative the division
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clipped from this page Persons residing either district
candidate matter from
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subscriber the
send in few ballots properly filled
voting in the contest
will No
officially opened but it
friend
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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

IN other districts except far as the capital prize
Is concerned; Each candidate who secures the
largest number of votes in EACH one of the dis
trlcts at tho close of the contest is assured of
handsome ring, watch or prize certificate accord
ing to her selection.
Young women, married or single are eligible
TO compete. There are two districts
Receipt books and advertising matter will he
sent candidates upon request
Candidates may be nominated and voted for at
any time up to the last day of the race.
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The contest extends over period of only nine
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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-14

Paid in advance subscriptions twelve months or
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upon receipt OF remittance special subscription
certificates will be issued. The paper will he de-
livGred by mail
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and closes Monday, October r. at p. M.
Each district represented is separate and dis
tincT In itself and the number of votes cast for
candidates in one district has no bearing whatsO-
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