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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
A POOR FAMILY
VISITS OUR CITY
HUSBAND, WIFE AND GILL
DREN-HUSBAND ILL
Russians Homeless and PennileSS
Seek Shelter at City Jdil-Re-
CeiVed Aid to Reach their DeS-
tindtiOn-They We're EnrOute to
Madison to Seek Help.

Crouching on a bench in front of
the city hall last evening, with a bas-
ket of clothing for the babies, and
homeless, penniIess and without
friends, Morris Jacobson and his fam
lily awaited the appearance of the
city police to give them shelter for
the night. They reached the city
during the early morning hours and
after taking what rest they could at
the passenger station, started out in
search of aid. They were Russian
eXiles who came to Chicago three
years ago, but the husband being III
poor health, they were reduced to
the lowest extremity. They found
succor during the day from people of.
their own race, but who could not &C
commodate them further.
When seen at the police station
they were the picture of want and
privation. The husband was sick, the
mother showed the trials and strain
of keeping her offspring from want
The little baby at her breast, and the
| little toddler, barely three years old,
nestled closely as the police officer
made inquiries. They were on their
way to Madison, where a friend of
| former days in their native land
wrote them that they might succeed
| to living.
Ragpickers they were in Chicago
from the time they left Russia, but
none the less they were human and
the human bond of sympathy was not
broken in this case. They were
cared for and were sent on their way
this morning. The mother was in a
pitiable shape; her attire was little
better than a calico makeshift, but
| the maternal instinct was present
and the instinct of the wild young
for protection could be no more evil
denced than the clinging of the ba-
bies to the only one on earth who
could succor them. 1t was sad sight
and left it's impress upon those who
saw it. Strangers in a strange land,
without home, money or friends.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Personal Mention

Mrs. Samuel Kussel spent the day
in Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Brandt left to
day for Madison to enjoy a two weeks
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scheel and
children are spending a few days in
Columbus.
Mrs. S. F. STANCE and Mrs. Charles
Sprenger were Oconomowoc visitors
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kusel and son
Walter are enjoying an outing at
Pine Lake.
Theodore Willenbockel leaves to-
morrow morning for Chicago to
spend few days the guest of rela
tiveS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Voigt and daugh.
ter Margaret and Miss Augusta Voigt
are visiting in Oconomowoc and Della.
field
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Personal Mention

Sheriff Miller of Juneau was a
caller in the city today.
Miss Celia Schley Of Beaver Dam
is visiting at the home of Otto J..
Goeldner.
Miss Della Zautner of Sullivan is a
guest at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
w. J. Jones.
Misses Clara Radtke and Martha
Ruiz have returned from a weeks
outing at Lake Mills.
Miss Gertie Heyn has returned to
her home in Oconomowoc after a Wis
it here with relatives.
Miss Minnie Diekoff returned last
evening from Fond du Lac where she
spent the past week the guest of rela-
tives.
Misses Emma Stube, Rose Duschell,
Martha Draeger and Messrs. Albert
Behling and John Knick enjoyed a
launch ride to Jefferson Sunday.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Has Returned Home

Mrs. NJ. J. Bradbury, wife of a for
mer well known roadmaster for the
Milwaukee road, and a former resi-
dent of Watertown, has returnd from
the Pacific coast where she has made
her home for several years past. She
will take up her residence in Water
town to pass the remainder Of her
days amidst the scenes Of her earlier
life and friends. She says she has
travelled far and visited many places
but there is only one cherished spot
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Spends Vacation Here

E. J. Hahn of Marshfield arrived in
the city last evening for brief va
cation from his duties as clerk of
the municipal court at that place. He
is a former Watertown boy, who is
good in northern Wisconsin
and all his old schoolmates and
friends here are pleased to greet him.
An incident of his vacation is that he
will be the host of number Of little
folks at Perry's woods, Pipersville,
for a week. His nieces and nephews,
children of Attorney o. c. Hahn and
c. A. Feisst, will partake of his hos
pitality on the shores of Rock river
under tent. The party left for the
camp grounds this morning all eager
for few days outing.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Elect Delegates

Members of the Watertown Retail
Liquor Dealers association will at
tend the state meeting of the organi-
cation which convenes at Kenosha
tomorrow, when matters of interest
to the trade will be discussed. The
delegates elected are H. w. Kronitz,
Reinhold Schott, Carl F. Otto, w. c..
Radke, w. J. Beach, S. Molzahn. The
alternates are Max Stats, Ernst W.
Hoeffndr, Otto WFnklemann, Henry
Diekoff, Edward Voigt, Otto Schott.
The delegates and alternates will
leave for Kenosha at 1903 o'clock to-
morrow morning and will wear appro-
pirate badges.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
COUNCIL WILL NOT
CHANGE FRANCHISE
THE INTERURBAN COMPANY
MUST ADHERE CLOSELY
Company Asked Change to Per
NIT of Iron Poles on North Side
of Main Street and to Attach to
Electric Poles on South Side
Other Business Transacted.

At the adjourned meeting of the
city council last night the proposed
amendment to the electric company
franchise came up for action and after
considerable debate the ordinance
was lost, the only two votes in its IA
vor being Shinnick and Strauss Sey-
eral business men were in the lobby
and spoke against any change in the
franchise. At times the debate
brought forth some rather hot re-
marks which did not add much to
the harmony of the meeting.
The opposition to changing the
franchise so as to allow iron poles on
the north side of Main street and to
attach to the electric light poles on
the south side of Main street was led
by Aid. F. G. Werner and with the
exception of Aid. Strauss and Shin
nick of the Judiciary committee, the
rest of the aldermen took the same
view of the matter that the company
be compelled to adhere strictly to the
terms of the franchise. Aid. Werner
stated, however, that the traction
company had done more than was eX-
pected OF them, but he did not believe
it proper to grant any more conces-
sions. Mr.. Simmons, the master of
construction of the company explain
ed what the company wanted and
answered a number of questions pro
pounded.
F. A. Hoffman,, a Main street bust
ness man, opposed any change and
gave his reasons for it. He said
there was nothing to be gained by
any concession of this character and
there was always the danger of an
amendment to q franchise making it
null and void and he believed this was
the object of the company in it's pro-
posed amendment. He referred testi-
ly to the company and one of its
officials, who was present in the lobby
whom he said he saw laughing during
his address.
Ex-Mayor H. CRUDE said that there
were no property owners on Main
street who wanted to change the fran
chise. He alluded to the fact that he
had been offered free ride and fare
to visit other cities to see the
condition there. AS Aid. Shinnick, a
member of the judiciary committee,
had visited several places, he asked
for a retraction of the statement
which implied that the committee
was given a free outing and Mr..
CRUDE explained that he had not SO
intended his remarks.
EX-MayOr w. f. VOsS took umbrage
at statement by Aid. Shinnick with
respect to people interesting them
selves who paid no taxes in Main
street and directed a vitriolic attack
upon the alderman and those who
claimed they were representing the
poor people in the matter. This lat
ter was in response to a statement
made by Aid. Shinnick that he was
representing the poorer classes in the
matter under debate. During the
course of his remarks the ex-senator
alluded to local attorneys as a set of
numbskulls alongside of the adroit
attorneys for the inter-urban COM
pany. A vote was then taken, the or
dinance being lost 10 to 2.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
Will Be Held at Several Places
In the State

The civil service commission an
nounces a competitive examination
to be held on Saturday, August 1, for
the following positions:
Chief engineer for state institu-
tions. One position now vacant must
be filled as a result of this eXamina-
ton.
Electrician. An important position
is likely to be vacant in the near fu-
ture in which event it must be filled
as a result of this examination. The
salary has not as yet been deter
mined.
Head fire warden in the department
of the state board of forestry. Salary
$1,000 per year and all expenses. Du-
ties are to inspect the spark arresters
in use by the railroads in the north
ern part of the state; to inspect the
right of way and see that all infiam-
mable material is promptly removed
and to superintend local fire wardens.
Teacher guard at the Green Bay
reformatory. Age limit 81 to As
Must be men of good physique and
of robust health. Salaries range
from $50 to $50 a month and main
tenance. Candidates must have had
experience as teachers and must be
competent to pass examination for a
third grade country certificate or bet
ter.
Persons interested should address
the State Civil Service Commission
Madison, Wis. Applications for this
examination must be forwarded not
later than July Is, 1908. Civil Ser
vice Commission.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
1T CAN'T BE BEAT

The best of all teachers is experience.
c. NJ. Harden, of Silver City, North Caro-
lima, says; Il find Electric Bitters does
all that's claimed for it. For stomach,
liver and kidney troubles it can't be
beat. have tried it and found it a
most excellent medicine" Mr.. Harden
is right; it's the best of all medicines
also for weakness, lame back and all ruu
down conditions. Best too for chills and
malaria. Sold under guarantee at Chas.
A. Gamm's drug store. Soc,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
HAS MANY PATRONS
Sixty Thousand Pounds of Milk
Delivered Daily

The Van Camp milk condensing fac
tory in this city has on it's rolls 243
farmer patrons who supply milk to
the institution. The average cans of
milk for each one is about five, max
ing total of 1915 cans received and
taken care of each morning. The
amount of milk received daily now is
between $4,000 and 10000 pounds.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

San Francisco in 1900. During his
stay in the Philippines he was in ac-
tive service all the time, excepting q
short period when he was on the hos
pital corps. He is survived by his
widow, to whom he was married in
1906, his father, three sisters and
seven brothers. The funeral services
will be held from the home Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock. Burial in
Lakewood cemtery.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Origin of Boston's Glory,

Even as early as the days Of Henry
VIII. some sort Of volunteer force
had existed in England, and what is
now the Honorable Artillery company
was formed at that time and became
ed bands during the time of Cromwell.
The Honorable Artillery company may
be counted among the things which
crossed in the Mayfower, for in 1888
was formed the Ancient and Honora-
BILE Artillery Company Of Massachu-
setts.-London News.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
In Social Realm

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Goecke, rural
route No. 4, entertained company
of visitors at their pleasant home
Sunday afternoon. Among the pleas
ing features of the entertainment
were vocal and instrumental numbers
followed by a supper which attested
to the good qualities of the hostess
IN the culinary line. The hour for
dispensing came but too early as the
host and hostess made the time a
most enjoyable one for all and it will
be stored among the happy memoir
les of those who participated.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Buchert were
rendered a surprise party at their
home Sunday, the occasion being the
birthday anniversary of the hostess.
A splendid dinner and supper was
served and a good time enjoyed by
all. The house decorations were pur-
pie and white. Present were Messrs
and Mesdames Otto Gronert, Fred
Lehman, Fred Gronert, Otto Hasten,
Robert Gronert, Henry Buchert, John
Zoelle, A. Zoelle; Misses Anna Schop-
Pc, Frances Alwardt, Emma Buchert
Lena Zoelle, Mayme Zoelle; Messrs.
John Kohloff, Thead. Buchert, Aug
ust Schoppe, Ernst Buchert.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
VISITED AT MADISON
Judiciary Committee and City En-
qineer Inspect Trolley Poles

John Strauss and DR.. T. F. Shin
nick of the judiciary committee Of
the city council, and City Engineer
Arnold Kraeft went to Madison this
morning to inspect the system of at
taching the electric trolley to poles in
the capital city. They returned this
afternoon. One of the gentlemen
stated that in many places there they
run support wires from the iron poles
to wooden poles which made the
street unsightly, but that where iron
poles were in use on the street alone
without any other poles they pre-
sented a pretty good sight.
Something should be done in the
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Where Swallows Go.

The swallows all spend the winter in
Central America and the south part of
Mexico. They appear in the southern
states as early as the middle Of Feb
ruary, but seldom get as far north as
New England until the month of May
The robins winter in the southern
states and in northern Mexico. They
through in the gulf states.-Exchange
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
A Girl After His Own Heart,

A Scotchman, wishing to know his
fate at once. telegraphed a proposal Of
marriage to the lady of his choice
After spending the entire day at the
telegraph Office he was finally reward
ed late In the evening by an affirma-
tive answer.
IF were you" suggested the opera
tor when he delivered the message,
I'D think twice before I'd marry
girl that kept me waiting all day for
my answer"
ma, na," retorted the Scot. "The
lass who waits for the night rates is
the lass for me."-Everybody's Maya
zine
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
GrOCer'S Association

At a meeting of the Watertown Re
tail Grocers association held last
evening, delegates to the state con-
vention which meets at Hayward
August 24-26, were elected and rout-
inc business transacted. The dele
gates are A. A. Hardie and A Peters
Preparations are being made at Hay
ward to give the grocers the time of
their lives.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
THE REMEDY THAT DOES.

'Dr. Kings New Discovery is the rem
edy that does the healing Others promise
but fail to perform" says Mrs. E. R.
PierSon, of Auburn Centre, Pa. at is
curing me of throat and lung trouble of
long standing, that other treatments re-
lieved only temporarily. New Discovery
is doing me so much good that | feel
confident its continued use for reason
able length of time will restore me to
perfect health" This renowned cough
and cold remedy and throat and lung
healer is sold at Chas. A. Gamm's drug
store. SOC and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
The Penny Picture studio is open
Sundays. Do not forget the place.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Mrs, E. E. Fischer Called

News was received here today of
the death of the wife of the Rev. E.
E. Fischer of Columbus which oc-
Cured this morning. Mr.. Fischer
and wife were quite well known in
Watertown, the former officiating at
the laying of the corner stone of the
new NJ. E. church in this city two
years ago. The funeral will be held
MOndaY
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Will Close Down

The West Road butter and cheese
factory, situated about four miles
west of WATERFOWL on the west road
will close on July 20. The present
patrons it is said, will haul the milk
to the Van Camp plant in this city.
Some of the patrons signed with the
Van Camp people at the beginning
of the year and as the milk supply at
the cheese factory declined, it was
decided to close down.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Has Come Here to Live

Otto Gerbitz, who has recently
erected a handsome residence at the
corner of West Main and Warren
streets, has removed his family from
Juneau to this city where they will
reside. Mr.. Gerbitz has under course
of construction two other residences
in that section of the city.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Divorce Granted

Mrs. Martha Wegner of Hubbleton
was granted a divorce from George
Wegner in the circuit court at Jeffer-
son this morning. Attorney Gustav
Buchheit of this city appeared for the
plaintiff,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Plausible.

'The trouble with this TOOTH" said
the dentist probing 1t with a long,
slender instrument, is that the nerve
Is dying"
ut seems to me, DOCTOR" groaned the
victim, you ought to treat the dying
with a little more respect"
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
An Gnhappy Answer.

The Curate-Good gracious, Giles!
Whatever makes you keep such spite
full old cat as that? Giles-Well, sir,
you see, it's like this-I've felt a bit
lonely since my old woman died!-Lon-
don Opinion.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
Fox LdkerS in City

Dean Hotchkiss, editor of the Fox
Lake Representative, Ex-senator W.
c. North and Frank Kenney were in
the city a short while this Afternoon
enroute home from Madison.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
At the End Of the VoYaua,

Jonah disem barked.
1.-THE only trip 1 don't have to tip the
steward" he exclaimed
Herewith he regarded the whale
half approvingly-New York Sun.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

for her, Watertown. Mrs. Bradbury's |
many old friends here will be pleased |
to again renew the acquaintanceship |
of former years.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

matter of settling the pole controver-
sy in Main and West Main streets so
the work on the electric line will not
be delayed too long.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

seedy pessimist
That's queer" replied the ragged
optimist. II always found 1t easy
enough"
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17
FARMERS ELEVATOR
At REDWOOD, WIS
CAME VERY NEAR BEING DE
STROYED BY FIRE
Supposed to Have Caught From
Sparks From Passing LOCOmO-
tive-Sdved By Citizens and a
Bucket Brigade. Loss Was Light
"A False Alarm.

Fire which threatened at one time
to destroy the Farmers Elevator
company elevator at Redwood Sat
urday afternoon, was gotten under
control after a lively battle with the
element by residents of the village.
The fire caught in the roof supposed
ly from a passing locomotive and
gained considerable Roadway before
discovered. When the villagers start
ed to fight the fire from the interior
by passing water onto the roof in
buckets they found the upper inter
iOr full Of smoke and it was neces-
Sary to break windows before the
men could stand it. Water was then
passed up in buckets and dashed on
to the roof which had been burned
through as well as a portion of the
cornice.
The amount of damage done to the
building is not known at present, but
it will probably be a nominal amount.
On previous occurrences when set
afire by sparks it has been in the day
time luckily and has been extinguish-
ed without any great damage.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

A false alarm of fire turned in
from box 13, corner Fifth and Dodge
streets, Saturday evening at 11:30
o'clock called out the fire department
which responded promptly. There is
no clue to the person turning in the
alarm.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

Successful guilt is the bane OF 80.
ciety.-Syrus.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-17

$500
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MOUNDS, ILL.
September 10, 1908.

September IT, 19Uo,
/ IT, Chambliss was in Cairo on bust
ness Wednesday,
! j. w Williams of Golden, was in
town Tuesday and arranged to have
seven new dwelling houses built in
the railroad addition The contract
was given TO the Stotler Lumber Co,
Of Carbonate.
Herman Kupfer or Pulaski was in
this city "Wednesday on business.
/ Our public schools opened Monday
with an enrolment of 1S5 in the white
school.
Mrs. Sadie H. Jackman of Los An
geles, Cal. is here and will visit rela-
tiyes and friends for rev months.
Mrs. Jackman is on only sister of our
pioneer townsman, Chas. Woodruff,
and her visit will be especially appre.
ciated by that big hearted citizen and
his good wife.
DR., H. w, Brann is betting the ma
terial on the ground to build two new
cottages in the railroad addition. They
will be near the court house square.
4 daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e. G.,
Endicott was buried at villa Ridge
cemetery yesterday
The early and medium early corn Is
drying out nicely and is now out Of
danger of frost.
ID. w. Prindle of Villa Ridge, was
in the city today and is thinking of
erecting some more new houses for
rent
Several of our business men attend
ed the Grocer's aud Butchers uicnic
down on Cache yesterday They all
pronounce it a grand success.
Prof. II. T. McCorkle has been
to the principalship of on,
colored public school The professor
is a fine educator of long experience
and the people expect great results.
Marsh Davis of Dongola came down
here about O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, and went out to the home OF
Walter Powell, who is employed by
and lives in one of Capt y. b. This
tlewood's tenent houses on his farm
west of town. Davis was under the
influence Of liquor and raised a dis
urhance with The women folks. He
biz Mrs. Powell several times. Abou-
his time Mr. Powell came in from his
work and picking mp a double barrel
.bot gun told Davis to go away and
attend to his own business. Davis
started off and after going a few step
urned and came back towards where
Powell was standing and said. Il will
Sill all Of you" and Il will kill you
Powell At this time Davis put his
land back TO his hip pocket when Mr.
Powell fred the left barrel OF the gun
It Davis. The full charge took effec
u the unfortunate mans face and h.
Ell TO the ground where he died al
most instantly. Powell came to town
It once and gave himself up to the an
horities He was held until after the
oroncrs inquest was held last night
mi then he was released. The yer
.ict OF tie iuTy was Unsuitable homi
'ide." Relatives of the dead man
anne down from Dongola THURSDAY
md took the body back TO that village
or burial This little tragedy is the
esult Of bad whiskey and the open
iola'ioH Of law.