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The Washington times., 1908-06-05
GONZAGA COLLEGE HOLDS
ITS COMMENCEMENT
ON JUNE II.

Commencement exercises at GonzRga
College viii be held in the college hall
at S O'Clock wednesday evening. June
IL Preceding these exercises there viii
ne several events Of interest 20 the
students and their friends. Among
these viii be the elccutton contest and
prize debate Tuesday evening, juno g.
at S O'Clock
The distribution OF prizes will take
place Monday evening, June 15- Another
feature of the exercises on tins night
viii be the presentation of THE Christ
ian Martyr in the college theater.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05
WILL LAY CORNERSTONE

Invitations 'have been issued by the
board OF managers Of the Homo for
Incurables fer the ceremonies attend
ing the laying Of the cornerstone OF the
new wing of the building which Will be
held at 5 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
a musical program will be played from
4 TO o'clock. and the home Will be
Open to visitors during those hours.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05
QUEER.

Towue-My wife never likes me 20
refer TO her age.
BOwne-My wife's funny that way,
too She doesn't want me to remem Der
her age and yet she gets mad 81 for
get her birthday.
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Father Had Nothing to Say.

] know a young man who had a COM
mendable desire 10 do the prOper thing
10y his prospective father-in-law, and
who. accordingly, as soor as he mad
obtained the consent Of the girl herself.
went to ask the blessing Of the parent.
Embarrassed almost 10 death, ne asked
for the hand Of the daughter
The father in the case turning upon
the blushing and mortified youth, re-
gHrded him kindly My dear boy"
he said. Edith has decided all matters
OF importance IN this house since she
was sixteen years old She tells her
mother what TO wear and tells me whom
/ should know and how 10 pronounce
my words II Edith ss.ys she will
marry you, I would not h I'VE sufficient
influence with her TO chEnge her de
CisiOn. even IL 1 wished 10. 1 have one
piece Of advice for you, however, and
that is. have all the freedom you can
get before You are married, for after
ward you viii have but little" which
was certainly discouraging, but, nat
uFally. the hancee put this damulng
evidence down TO the fact that parents
never do understand their children.
Then knew a girl who listened calm
" while her father and mother
discussed a young man who was a
constant visitor 10 the house and or
whom neither approved. When they had
quite finished abusing the youth. she
spoke up lanEuldly- Il am sorry YOU
and mother feel that way about Jim.
father. dear" she said. for We are
going 20 be married IN a couple OF
months"
Taking the evidence which comes 10
me as q basis, I may say with some
emphasisis, u IS not the fashion for a
young man 20 ask the consent Of the
father Of his sweetheart before he
speaks 20 her. There are fathers who
would appreciate being consulted on
the subject, but few seem really 10
resent being left out OF their daugh-
ter's plans Tor life, and none has the
temerity 10 oppose the American girl.
once her mind is firmly made up, no
matter how disastrous IL seems likely
the result will be.
LEONORE CALVERT.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05
Homemade strawberry 20.

They're decidedly delicious. Crisp
crusts generously filled with properly
prepared fresh berries. zoe each deliv-
cred fresh from oven TO table Home
made Mix Bread. sc. Holmes Bakery,
Isl and + SITS. Phones Lin. 1910 and l4f;.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

VIM. Cannon's Purissina Rye IS recon-
Inended 20 al. A whisky OF superior quail
itv. fine flavor and exceptional medicinal
value. Phone =. 528. l220 tth ST.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05
LOCAL MENTION.
A Single Loaf Of Schneider's

Malt Bread Will convince YOU that it's
the bread your table should have. Its
even texture and purity evidence best
ingredients JnC making GrOCers'. &c LOAF.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

Prompt ard efficient service. Phone
Main 1851. Stumph & Lyford, 63I-659
Mass. ave. NV
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Three Cakes Mammoth Glycerine
Straight Sherwood Whisky.

Soap for Zoe today. at 1920 9Th st. NV. and
/ J. T. d, Pyles' other stores.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

Black Arrow, 32x7 foot open cruising
launch: 50 h.p. 4-Cylinder. 4 cycle motor
underwater exhaust, fully equipped ;
price $500 Inquire after p. m. J. y.
Battenfield. 1924 D ne, or Smiths Boat
house, foot Of 18th Sc. Phone Lincoln 534 n.
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Square Deal" Rates
A Whisky Of Ideal Qualities.

| For loans by the Mercantile Society, 100
+ 81. NV. Investigate.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. a. duddiman & Co. els 18th NV.
The Washington times., 1908-06-05
Black Arrow for Sale.

500 size. GO cents.
Bush's. 1li0-lll2 r st. NV.
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Mattresses Renovated

IN our own shops az moderate prices.
Stumph & LyfOrd. 631 10 $50 Mass. ave.
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Careful Carpet Cleaning.

Painful burns. any sore or skin hurt
quickly healed by Satin skin cream &c.
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A.6P. Teas, COffeeS and Groceries
Are Of Standard Worth Every Time

a does
Isn't convenient? Get
prices with The difference is you buy
here.
bremen hCes IL q. .1... ..-...-...... sc
Corn Starch, lb. pkg Observation-Disclosures. &c
Rabbits Soap, cake. Observation-Disclosures. DC
P. g 6. kaptha, cakes. ................ &c
SapOliO .....4.. &c Pearline ,.....r.. &c
Head Rice, Id Observation-Disclosures. IOc
Senate Blend Coffee Is lbs $I.I5) lib. CSC
Congressional Coffee g lbs. $1,000, Ib. 35C
Navy Beans, med, lb. Observation-Disclosures. Sc
harrOwfat Beans, ID. Observation-Disclosures. &c
Lima Beans, h.. &c Iowa Corn, can, SC
French Peas sur. extra fine, can. $500. .1SC
French Peas, medium, can. ...........I 3C
Tea Store Tickets on Teas, COffees, and Extracts.
MAIN STORE, Cor 7th and E Sts N w.
Branch Stores: 4sS Market Stands
1913 9TH 81. NV. s2sIS 7YSsaA Con.o. ,y.-,.
1929 18th
s077 NJ St Nv. 8sslkI EzS4k#s StS Market
SIS IL St Ne. SEEGWEIEs 21st and h Sts Market
TsephOne ~S5zsss> Eastern Market n. E.
A
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

time had forms for these epistles. and
they were so stately and grand that !
cannot hope 10 reproduce one here.
However the Thing breathed forth such
a spirit Of devotion and chivalry that #
the modern father were 70 receive one
he wOuld consider It a chapter taken
from Don Quixote' or some other an
Client volume and would refuse the re-
quest Of his Would-be sOn-iH-law on the
ground that he was a eibbeTing idiot
stthOut sense enough 70 come In when
H. rains or TO arrange his own matri-
mOniaI affairs
The Washington times., 1908-06-05

a grocery accountant,
convenient?
prices difference yours save you buy
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Menges of Mad
isOn spent the day here.
Andrew O'Brien was home from
Waukegan to spend Sunday.
Miss Eugenia Brandt was home
from the State University over Sun
day.
A boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Frattinger, Milwaukee,
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Bethke and
daughter Ruth spent Sunday with rel
atives in Oconomowoc.
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Brandt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Frattinger, Mrs. E. S.
|Shakshesky and daughter Evora were
Johnson Greek visitors today.
E. NJ. Peterson was home from Mil
waukee Sunday. He is employed as
finishers' foreman of the cement work
at the new auditorium now being
built in the cream city.
Misses Hilda Borchardt, Milda
Kneubuehler, and Meta Pautz of EN-
met, and Edward Brown of Emmett
and John Settle of Juneau were Sun
day visitors at the home of Miss EN-
ma KrauSe
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20

Written by A. R. Preusse, formerly
| of this city, while in the Philippines.
He is now a private in the marine
corps on the U. S. S. independence
at Mare Island, Cal:
| [ was sitting down to dinner
In farmhouse DER the sea
To a turkey, brown and tender,
And a cup of steaming tea;
| There were cullers sweetening thick
ness,
And a row of pumpkin pies,
With the ightest and whitest biscuits
That were ever set to rise
There my dear old fashioned mother,
In her purple printed gown,
Meekly bent her silvery tresses
AS she called the blessing down
She was just about to help me
To the sugar and the cream
When reveille awoke me,
And I found it all a dream.
Tho the morrow is Thanksgiving,
l am miles and miles away
From the farmhouse and the turkey,
And the mother old and gray;
Clad in torn and faded Khaki
And the raggedest of hats,
In country when the menu
Runs from fricasse to rats.
1t is not the least of hardships
That a soldier has to bear
Dreams and pleasant recollections
Of the days of better fare.
While the peaceful homefolks gather
Round table with plenty spread,
lie is lying in the trenches
Waiting for a dose of lead
But all friends and near relations
Far among the smiling fields,
Who are grateful for the bounty
The plentious harvest yields,
Don't forget who guards Old Glory
Of that golden land for you,
And spare a thought Thanksgiving
To your absent boys in blue.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
In Social Realm

The first entertainment given by
the Order of the Eastern Star at Ma
sonic Temple last evening proved a
very delightful affair. Twenty tables
were occupied by the guests at cards
land dancing followed the games. The
Weber-Stube orchestra furnished the
inspiration during the evening. The
card hOnOrS, two handsome vases.
were awarded Miss Ida Becker and
Mrs. J. T. Garland. These entertain
ments, which were started last year,
bid fair to be very popular during the
winter months. The next one will be
held at the same place on Monday ev-
iGning, November so.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ellis, route
Is, pleasantly entertained a number OF
friends in honor of the birthday an
Iniversary of the host Dinner was
served at 8 o'clock. Games were the
chief amusements of the evening.
Present were Messrs and Mesdames
R. label, L. Zeidler, c. Bradelow, G.
Uecker, E. Zickert, E. Reckner, c.
Martin, G. Pautz, Misses Dora Guse,
Lillian label, Alice Zeidler, Laura
ellis, Messrs. Henry Guse, Edward
ellis, Arthur Guse.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Krahmer
were host and hostess at a pleasant
gathering Of friends at their home in
Ninth street last evening in honor of
the latter's birthday. The evening
was pleasantly spent in music and
cards after which a tempting lunch
con was served.
Miss Lillian Frey entertained a
company of friends informally at her
home in North Third street last ev-
ening in honor of her birthday ami
| VerSarV
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
DOINGS TUESDAY
Celebrate LinCOln'S Birthday

General orders No. relating to the
proper observance of the one hun
dredth anniversary of the birth Of Alb
raham Lincoln on February II, 1909,
have been received by o. d. Pease
Post No. "a, G. A. R. from E. D. Coe,
department commander, and III con-
sequence a committee of three past
commanders of the Post, W. D. Sproes-
ser, A. Solliday and Fred Kusel, has
been named as a committee of ar
engagements to prepare for the event.
Included in the orders is the follow
ing, which will be of public interest:
One hundred years ago the 18th Of
next February, Abraham Lincoln was
born. The department commander
earnestly hopes that steps will be TAX
en- by every Post in Wisconsin for a
suitable observance of the day. The
matter should receive early attention
Committees composed of active, ener-
getic comrades should be appointed to
make all necessary arrangements.
There should be an address, short
talks and music. 1t goes without say
ing that in all communities where
there are Posts, there are many who
would gladly join the Grand Army of
the Republic in its efforts to bring
about such a demonstration as will
not only reflect credit upon the vet
Grams, but upon city, village and ham
let. The committee of arrangements
should have authority to call upon
the ministers of all denominations and
ask them to make the life and ser
vices of Abraham Lincoln a promi-
nent feature of their religious exer-
cises the Sunday previous to Febru-
airy II. In the belief that the relig-
ious leaders and teachers in all the
churches will periodically respond to
an invitation to lend a hand in max
ing the day memorable, the depart
ment commander extends to them
such an invitation to preach a sermon
or give talk on the great, wise and
just war president the Sunday pre-
Vious to the anniversary of his birth
Members of the Grand Army of the
Republic are urged to attend such SER
fhNN'0' IL 10 IIi''oI pIOpSI IllcI Jul VI
ganizatiOn should take an active part
in preparing for a suitable recogni-
ton of the anniversary of the birth
| of the great leader whom we followed
IN a war that resulted in placing at
| the head of the nations of the earth
| the country for which we fought. The
| ceremonies indicated would be so ap.
propriate, and have such an excellent
effect in the upbuilding of patriotic
sentiment, that it would be most re
gretable not to observe the day; and
it may be added that a failure to rem
der the observance successful and
widespread in it's influence would be
discreditable to our order and the
communities in which it has an exist
ence. Hence it is urged that the
work Of planning, committee appoint
ing and arrangement making be en-
tered upon at the earliest possible
day. The hearty cooperation of the
press can be depended upon in such
an enterprise, as it can in all worthy
undertakings. Do not hesitate to ask
the local papers to join you in max
ing Lincoln Day all that it should be
| Without doubt all kindred societies
will unite with you in arranging to OBJ
serve the daV
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Hungarian Dance (Maygar) .Brahm
Mrs. Sproesser, Miss Sproesser
New InCOrDOrdtiOnS

The knight & Bowen Construction
company, Madison; capital, $4,000;
incorporators, Emmett 7. Bowen, c.
NJ Knight and Joseph e. Davies. The
Brandon Telephone company, Brand
on, Fond du Lac county; capital,
$4,000; incorporators, H. L. Brown
George e. Dickinson, F. G. Henske, E.
H. Sherwin, and F. R. Schwartz. The
Farmers and Merchants Telephone
company, village of Lena, Oconto
county; an amendment decreasing
the number of it's directors from sew
en- to three.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Personal Mention

Mrs. E. j. Vokes left today for Mon
roe to spend few days with rela-
tives.
Mrs. H. Jaedecke and daughter JOS
ephine were Milwaukee visitors yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. C. Riebe have re
turned from a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Milwaukee.
Miss Nellie McAdams has returned
from a visit of several days with rel
atives in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Gustav Martin, who has been
visiting here for the past few days,
has returned to her home in Milwau-
kee.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Probst of st.
Paul are parents of a girl baby born
today. The mother was formerly
Miss Hattie Werner of this city.
Mrs. William Diekoff, who has
been a patient at st. Mary's hospital
for several weeks past, was removeL
to her home in West Main street to-
day.
The Rev. NJ. L. Eversz of the NJ. E.
church delivered a lecture at Sey-
mour last evening, his subject being
"Gustavus Adolphus, King of Swe-
den"
George Zoelle and August Schott
leave tomorrow for Medford where
they will visit several days and IN
cidentally take a few shots at the
deer which roam that section.
Sn-oke CT atast ONT Sc cigar
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
DOINGS SATURDAY
Play Ground for School

The piece of property in the First
ward between Eighth and Ninth
streets, comprising one whole block
and known as the school lot, will be
fashioned into playground for the
children. This action was decided
upon at a meeting of the board of
park commissioners held this morn
ing, and the work will be pushed as
rapidly as possible. The work of
grading will begin next Monday and
will be under the direction of Arnold
Kraeft, the city engineer.
1t is proposed to grade the land SO
that it will be well drained and main
tain a baseball diamond at north end
Of the lot and on the west side will
be established a lawn tennis court.
Quite a few of the trees which are
in the way of these innovations will
be taken out and the whole square
converted into a public playground.
The park board also has a weather
eye out for the strip of land in River
side addition which it is proposed to
donate to the city 1t is said that the
island part can be SO fixed that it
will be dry during the summer months
and make an ideal spot for pleasure
seekers, and that rustic bridge con-
structed to the mainland will give con-
nection to a portion of the mainland
which will also be used for park or
playground purposes. 1t is probable
that in time a suitable place can be
secured on the west side for a public
playground for children.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Will Solicit Funds

At a meeting of the Carl Schurz
memorial committee and park board
held last evening, plans were formu-
Hated for the collection of funds suf-
ficient to secure the old Schurz prop
Ierty for park purposes. A commit
tee consisting of Edward J. Brandt,
Edward F. Wieman and A. d. Platz
was named for the purpose of draw
ing up an appeal to the people for
funds for this cause. The matter was
thoroughly discussed from all points
and definite action taken loking to
the procurement of the old Carl
Schurz home for a memorial park.
Ernst A. Kehr of Milwaukee, presi-
dent of the Milwaukee-Wate
Homecoming club, was present at the
meeting and took an active part. He
was appointed a member of the local
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
DOINGS THURSDAY
Mortal Dream Ended

Edward Lalk, eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Lalk, and nephew of Will
liam, Henry and Herman Schroeder
died at the home of his parents in the
town Of Koshkonong Sunday, Novem-
Der Is, aged % years. He was a stu
dent at the State University, Madison
and while there contracted typhoid
fever, which resulted in his death
The interment took place yesterday
ton.
Miss Mathilda Wenzel, a former
resident of this city, died at her late
residence in GAINESVILLE last evening
after lingering illness, aged about
q years. The remains will be brought
to this city Saturday morning at $50
o'clock over the North Western road
and will be taken to st. Johns Luth-
eran church where services will be
held. The interment will be in the
Lutheran cemetery.
The funeral of Ferdinand Conrad,
who died in Milwaukee Monday, took
place this afternoon, the interment
being in the Union cemetery, Milwau-
kee. Mr.. Conrad is a brother of Aug
ust Conrad of this city.
A number of friends of Frank Cook
pleasantly surprised him last evening
at his home in Western avenue. The
evening was pleasantly spent in mu-
sic and cards, honors being awarded
Miss Eva lick and Otto KohIs. Re
freshments were served.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Water Rates to Be Less

In public statement issued by the
board Of water commissioners at
Waukesha a reduction is made in the
city water rates which is the first re-
duction since the municipality pur-
chased the plant. The new rates are
as follows: First, 100000 gallons, 80
cents a thousand; next, 10000 gal
Ions, % cents a thousand; next, So
900 gallons, 90 cents thousand; next,
10000 gallons, Is cents a thousand
Jail excuses of above, 10 cents thou
sand
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Store Public Documents

The east room on the third floor of
the city hall is being used for the
storage of old city documents, books
and papers. Shelving has been placed
in the room and the city clerk is busy
these days in removing the accumula-
ton of documents to this room and ar
ranging them according to precedence
and dates. Many effects belonging to
the city engineers Office are also be-
ing stored away in this room. Most
of this mass of stuff was piled in a
room on the second floor which here
after will be used as a bedroom by
the city hall janitor.
There is no question but what the
city hall is now in shipshape order and
one need not be ashamed to take a
visitor on a tour of inspection as ev-
erything is in the pink of condition,
brought about in great part through
the efforts of DR.. F. C.. Werner, chair
man of the public buildings commit
tee
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Will abolish Office of POOrmdSter

An effort is being made at the SEES
sion of the Jefferson county board of
supervisors to have the offices of poor
superintendent abolished and in lieu
thereof throw such duties on the sew
eral supervisors of the county. The
country members claim that the town
supervisors at present are compelled
to do the work and that the city SUI
perViSOrs could look after such mat
tiers in their respective wards, thereby
doing away with three poor superin-
tendents. Whether the measure will
pass or not is q matter of conjecture.
1t is difficult to determine whether
the change would be for the better or
not, although we incline to the belief
that the present system works more
satisfactorily in the cities than would
| the proposed measure.
1t is said that the Dodge county
system works better than the present
system in Jefferson county so far as
results go. In Dodge county each
ward or town raises a poor fund an
nually or as often as necessary and
all accounts for poor aid against the
ward funds come before the city coun
Gil for allowance, the supervisor pre-
| senting the bills and giving the aid
when deemed worthy.
The board of supervisors has au
thorized the appropriation of $4,000
for a new dormitory and hall at the
county insane asylum and poor farm
The building will probably be a three
story structure with an auditorium
and sleeping apartments for insane
patients. Work will begin early in
| the spring.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Personal Mention

A. R. Mansfield of Johnson Greek
transacted business here yesterday.
Miss Bessie Church of Menomonee
Falls is guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. F. F. Farber.
William Luther, Sr. left yesterday
for Marshall where he will visit his
son William Luther, Jr.
Mrs. James Bradford and Miss Eliz-
abeth Plankinton Of Milwaukee were
guests of Mrs. Edward Rack yester-
day.
Mrs. A. F Menges of Madison, who
has been visiting relatives here for
the past few days, returned home to-
day.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-20
Unclaimed Letters

List of letters remaining unclaimed
at the Watertown postoffice Tuesdap,
November II:
Arndt, William
Bachner, A.
Baxter, Mrs Annie
BraaSch, G.
Druecker, J. NJ.
Elliott, H. j.
Fisher, L. II.
Karow, Herman g. H. CO.
Kluberstanz, Mrs. John
MaZand, Richard
Mcintyre, w. N.
Newman, l..
Tubbs, Miss Ella
Williams, o. T.
To obtain any of the letters the ap-
Dlicant must call for advertised let
ters," and give the date of the list.
If not called for in two weeks they
will be sent to the dead letter office.
H. t. Eberle, P. M.