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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
LAST SAD RITES OF
FRED CHRISTIANS
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AT
JOHNSON CREEK SATURDAY.
Observed as d Holiday BY Citizens
of the Village Services Con-
Quoted BY Rev. Zimmerman of
st. Johns ChurCh-SketCh of
Life of Pioneer Citizen.

Johnson Greek, Dec. 31-(Special
to The Leader Saturday, December
28, 1907, was observed in johnson
Greek as a halliday when the remains
OF Fred Christians We're laid to rest In
the churchyard OF the village. A
great many mourners had come from
far AND near to attend the last cere-
monies which began at | o'clock at
the house which proved too small to
hold the many mourners. In last
weeks Issue we gave a brief announce
ment OF the passing away of .hs
pioneer.
Rev. Zimmerman of ST. John 6
Christians was born January 2, 1884,
at Hufen, kreiss Waldbroel, On the
Rhine IN Germany, where he attended
the schools and in 1848 was confirmed.
During the same year he with his
parents emigrated to America and
settled in the town of AZtalan, this
CouHty anu StdIe- LII lCOl nc was
united in marriage to Miss Louisa
Ernestine Emiline Stiehm. The union
was happy one and three children
were born, the youngest of which died
at the age Of four years.
His health had not been the best of
late years, but nothing serious had
developed until about a week before
his untimely death, when he was con-
fined to his bed frUm which he did not
again arise and passed away in the
presence of his loved ones on Christ
mas day at 10 O'Clock in the evening.
He as 70 years, ii months and 70 days
old and leaves his mourning widow
two sons, Henry @. and William A
Christians, three grandchildren, and
two brothers and sisters and numer us
other relatives who we're all present.
Among the mourners from out of
town were Mrs. Emma Book OF MIL
waukee; John SChempf, Mrs. William
Voss, Mr.. and Mrs. h. l.. ShasSey
and Mrs. ". Brandt of WATERFOWL ;
Judge Grimm, George Kispert, John
Puerner, Godfrey Fernholz, Mrs. l.
Shakshesky and Mrs. George Miller
of Jefferson; Mrs. Welmit of Wau-
kesha; Mrs. j. BRANDED and Mrs.
BRANDED, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Sievert. Mrs. Mumm of Fort Atkin-
son; F. W. Becker and son of Sumner.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
MISS WERNER TO WE'D
ST. PAUL PROFESSOR
| EVENT CELEBRATED WITH
HIGH MASS THIS MORNING.
Prof. John Bernard ProbSt the
GroOm-In Charge of Depart
ment at College of St. Thomas
A Prominent Military School,.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

The marriage of Miss Harriet Marie
Werner, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. F.
4. Werner of Watertown. 10 Prof.
John Bernard Probst will be celebra-
ted with High Mass at ST. Henry's
church this morning, Dec. 18th, at s.:
80 O'Clock. The bride will wear an
embroidered lace gown over taffeta
and will carry lilies of the valley. She
will be attended by Miss Eugenia
Brand tot Watertown. The bride is a
graduate of the Academy of Our
Lady at Longwood, and also holds the
Phi. B. degree from the University of
Chicago, having been graduated from
that institution in 1906.
The groom is from St. Paul, where
he is IN charge of one Of the depart
ments at the college of st. Thomas,
enc of the largest military schools in
the United States. He has been a
teacher tor the past SIX years. In ad-
dition to his work in this profession
he has also achieved some distinction
as writer of magazines articles
and textbook work. Both his univer-
slty and his teachers course were
taken almost entirely under private
tutors.
The groom's best man will be Prof.
William d. Jameson of Chicago.
The officiating Clergyman will be the
Rev. DR.. James S. La Boule, pastor
of ST. Joseph's church, Milwaukee.
Father LaBoule is an intimate friend
of both the groom and the bride.
The newly married couple will re-
side at St. Paul. They taze with
them the best wishes of many Water
town friends. The bride is held in
highest esteem by the entire populace
of Watertown. She is a cultured and
refined young lady who would grace
any home. That they may be ever
happy and prosperous is the wish of
The Leader.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
A Fortune in an Instant.

After the close of days working
about five months ago, one of the
supsrintendepts Of the Premier dia-
mond mine near Pretoria, South At
RIGA, while on a tour of inspection
was attracted by huge gem inn
bedea in a strata of quartz bearing
diamonds. He dug it out with his
pen knife, and SO discovered the re-
nuwn, worldfamous Cullianan dia-
mon. The historic Kohinuo diamond
is far inferior in SIZE and quality.
The scene of this great discovery, as
we'll as every phase of diamond min
ing, is revealed i'll fine details in Ly-
man II. HoWe's exhibition which
will be shown at Turner opera house
- Janua.y 5th End 9Th. The entire
program is reple.e with ex,raotdi-
.sTV f tures
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Will Enforce Law.

The department of food inspection
Of the University of Wisconsin AgrI-
cultural Experiment Station is making
preparations for the enforcement Of
the rev state feed stuff law after
Jan. /. The law, as amended by
the last Legislature. provides that ali
concentrated feeding stuffs sold in the
state shall be licensed for sale. TIE
new feature OF the law is t.
subsection If mill feeds to license.
except where they are sold local y
the manufactures. The law ptovICe
tor the payment of an annual llcess
fee OF $25 for each manufacturer d..
ing the month of Decen Der, and for
registration with the experimen
sation director, of all feeding stuff
to be SOLD III the ensuing year, Eogeth
er with the guarantees under which
they are to be sold.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
CHAS. BUEND|NC
IN DURANGO VILE
Charged With Tapping Till
at ZOelle Saloon d
Week Ago.
(From Wednesdays Daily.l

Policemen Luciun Bruegger and
Charles Pieritz made an important
capture about Z 100 O'Clock last even
my in the arrest of Charles Buending,
who was wanted on the charge of
robbing the saloon of Paul Zoelle,
corner Second and Madison streets, n
week ago last Saturday evening. Mr..
Zoelle, having been ill at that time,
engaged the services of Buending to
tend bar for him. Upon returning
to his place Of business Monday fol-
lowing, the discovery was made that
about 5000 had disappeared. The
money not only disappeared, but
Buending also took French leave and
had not been seen by the local author
tiles till last evening, when the party
eagerly sougth after was nabbed by
the above named officers IN sa Don
on North Second street. If the fellow
is guilty Of the charge and took the
money, he had managed to elbow it
in,' for when searched he was penni-
less Buending claimed last evening
that he came frum Milwaukee in
the afternoon, where Chief of Police
Block had gone yesterday to look
for the fellow. The party was
escorted to the city Jail last evening.
where he will no doubt remain till
tomorrow for his preliminary ex-
animation, today being a legal
holiday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
\ Solid Institution.

Some time ago, The Leader pub
ished dispatch from Washington to
be eff ct that the comptroller of the
reslsUry had granted the request of
he Merchants Bank of this city to
natiora!ize and increase the capital
tock to Sl20 600. At recent meet
ing Of The stockt oIders Of this institu-
. IN resolution WAS ad pied increas-
9g the capital stock Of bank 60 per
1T, issua de to the present stock
1olders and payable in cash on or be-
= January 2 1908 This will give
h bank paid in capita of Sl2O, 900
with sos, 900 surplus and undivided
profits. which with the addition of the
ockholders inividual liability of
S12U 900. makes the Merchants Bank
an unusually strong financial institu-
ton.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Johnnie Didn't Do 1t.

Milwaukee Sentinel A teacher
was conducting a class in language
and the pupils were considering the
writings of Holiness" said G. F. Vie
balm of Watertown, who is conduct
ing state teachers examination at
the normal school. at the Republican
house. Zone of the boys in rea !.
seat was busily engaged while the
recitation was being conducted. In
throwing notes to girl across the
aisle from him. The teacher being of
very nervous disposition no longer
being able to stand the strain, sud
denly pounced upon Johnnie, when
his attention was diverted, and Shrek
ed, Johnnie who wrote The "Cham-
bered Nautilus. Johnnie had heard
rer say something about writing, and
thought she referred to the notes he
had been distributing and answered,
Teacher, | didn't do it, If the dead
could laugh, Oliver Wendell would
have chuck led IN his grave. That is
one of the things to be considered
when teachers are chusen. The nervous
teacher seems almost certain to MAKE
some sudden break that does more to
disturb the discipline Of school than
any deliberate plot of the children
themselves The examinat atoms such as
am conducting at the normal schoul
are important and essential, but the
personality of the teacher is the most
impnrtan of all.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS.

NOiICC VT IhOCCEDlN1o.
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Jefferson County-in Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John
W. Roberts, late of the town OF
Ixonla, in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a
special term of the County Court, to
be held in and for said County, at the
City Hall in the city of Watertown,
in said County, on the 9TH day of
February, A. D., 1908, at the opening
of Court on that day or as soun there
after as the same can he heard, the
following matters will be heard and
considered:
The application of Owen H Roberts,
Executor of the will and estate of
John W. Roberts. late of the sof
Ixonia. IN said Jefferson County,
deceased, for the examination and
allowance Of his final account of his
administration of said estate, and the
assignment of the residue of said
estate to the persons who are entitled
thereto.
Dated this 23rd day Of December,
A. D., 1907.
By the Court:
Charles T Kseers. Gerry Ir%gf.
j ehn g. Cow ay, Alto neg.
F. P. Dec. 25-st.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Use of the Phone.

The CHICAGO Il Northwestern
placing telephones in the depvts
their line. The telephone will be useC
only in the running Of trains on Il,
BLOCK system. That is, in place
telegraphing the arrival and departui.
of trains from one station to another
the telephone will be used According
to law passed by the last Legislature
that operators are only allowed to work
eight hours and this will necessitate
the services of another man after the
first of January. -Baraboo News.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Rheumatism

have fopnd tried and tested cure tor hh .s.
distorted limbs of chronic cripples, nor turn bony
vrowths back to flesh again. That is impossible;
But can now surely XIII the pains and panSs OF
In Germany-with . Chemist In the City OF
Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which Dr. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was mace
a perfected dependable prescription. without
that last ingredient, successfully treated many
many cases of Rheumatism; but now, at last II UNI
formly cures all durable cases OF TINS he1etolote
wastes found in Rheumatic Blood. seer' TO dissolve
and pass away under the action OF this remedy as
freely as does sugar when added TO pure NaeeI.
And then, when dissolved, these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system, and the cause OF
Rheumatism Is gone forever. There Is now no
real need-no actual excuse to suffer longer WIZ,
out help. We SELL and in confluence recommend
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
TRAINNEH WANT
ANOTHER RAISE
SECRET VOTING GOING ON
FOR SOME WEEKS.
Brotherhood of Railway Trdinmen
and Brotherhood of Railway
Conductors Considering Cues
ton Ballots Now Being Can
VdSSed-C6ntrdl to Test Law.

4 strike in which rs, 600 union rail-
Way meD will be concerned, may re
suit if the demanCs made by employ
es of road. east Of the Mississippi
liver and eastern Canada, are not met
0y tn. various companies. The fact
that demands are to be made has just
beer d,scoV erred, the voting havin4
teen secret fer sumo weeks.
Two great classes Of organized rail-
osu labor the Brotherhood of Rail
rnad Taainnen and Tho Order of Ra l.
way Conductors lave been cvnduciirg
vote OF the question as to whether
to make demands for increasing pay,
effective Jan. l. The demands will
be present d &c the r, ad's officials at
meeting to be held in Chicago jan
uary z. The voting closed December
&c, and will b. canvassed in two days.
Grand Master Morrissy, of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen, and PresI-
cent Garretsor, of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors. The demands cons
titute a 10 per cent, increase and is
additional to the demands made last
wear.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
State ApportiOnment.

State Superintendent c. 2. Cary has
announced the ann Ial apportionment
of state aid to the common schools of
Wisconsin. This money is derived
from general tax of seven-tenIhs
of mill on all taxable property of
the state, less S2c0, 600 taken from
the general fund of the state and
frum fees tor criminal offenses, sale
of school lands. interest on school
rust funds and several other sources.
This year the total amount apportioned
is 81. 767. Ats. OIL as against 81, 669. :
226. so last year. The state appurtion
ment is 81, 293 for each person OF
school age, as against 81, 100 last
year. The apporuionment fer Dodge
county is S35 594 %.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
CUPID GETS BUSY
At AN EARLY HOUR
Augustine Anderson NuptidlS
at the Max Biefeld
Residence.
CFrom Sundays Daily.)

At the residence of Max E. Bic
field. GIG North Third street, yester-
day morning at 5 30 O'Clock occurred
the marriage Of Mr.. James Ander son
of Milwaukee, and Miss Ella Angus inc
of this city. The CEREMONY was per-
formed by the Rev. Fred Pahlke, pas
tor of the German Baptist church.
The couple were attended by William
Lena A. Biefeld of this CITY The
bride was arttired in pretty travelling
suit of maroon color. The wedding
ceremony was followed by wedding
brf aktast. The home was prettily
d corated with Christmas co'ors. The
groom is we'll known in WATERFOWL,
having resided here for several year,
during which time he has been EN-
ployed as cutter at the Beals & Torrey
factory. From childhood, the bride
has been a me nbor of the Biefeld
household She is popular among
her acquaintance and all join in wish
ing her and the choice of her affection
all the happiness and prosperity I'M
aginable The newly married couple
will spend their honeymoon in the
ease. Upon returning they will make
their home for the winter at the BE
field residence. In the spring they
will GU to ousekeepiDg.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Joint Installation.

Wednesday evening, January g.,
1908, a joint installation OF the Off
GERS elect of Log Camp M. W. of A.
and the Royal Neighbors will be held
at Masonic Temple, the members of
both organizations and families beng
present to witness the installation
ceremonies, Mrs. Eva Child of Beloit,
" iii officiate as installing officers for
the Neighbors, and Gel. P. H. Swift
for Log Camp. After the ceremonies,
there will be banquet followed by
dancing and card playing and possibly
some speech making.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
A Happy New Year.

The old year with its joys and sor-
row. sunshine and clouds, hopes anc
disappointment closed last night al
II m and is now hut a record ano
memory. During the year much has
occurred that will be historic anc
ruch that should be torgotteu in the
bright anticipations of the New Year
which The Leader most earnestly
ropes wlll be realized IN the ex.er
iencss Of each and every one end
Happy and PrusD erous New Year i:
the " ish Of "'he Leader fer all.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
With Van Camp co.

A. j. Volkmann and wife of
Wauseon, Ohio, arrived in the city
Saturday evening TO make Watsrtown
their home, having taken up residence
quarters in the Hertel & Hoffman,
building on Main street. Mr.. Volk-
mann will have charge of the the
sealing department at the Van Camp
cendensing plant. B. Peirson, also
from Wauseon. is here to have charge
of the pan department; his family to
join him later
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
To All Subscribers Receiving The
Leader By Mail:

On December 1907, the Postmaster General
ruling take effect January 1905 briefly
follows:
All newspapers received postofce addressed sub
scber who is three daily subscription
months triweeky, months semiweekly
weekly shall accepted matter but
must have postage affixed the
fraction thereof
In compliance with this ruling all publishers will be obliged
either aN postage stamp every paper
discontinue sending the January 1905
sCribers whose subscription is in arrears.
AS the postage OF per copy virtually pro-
hbtive all Leader subscribers to
pay up and their subscriptions for ensuing year.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Successful Season.

The Richwood Crushed Stone Quarry
Co. closed down Saturday after a
very successful run since the 18th da''
of October, 1907, during which time,
four to five carluads of crushed 1cck
were shipped daily to be used in the
construction of a dam across the Wis
consin river at KiIbourn. The work
on the dam has reached point where
concrere work must be suspended tor
awhile and when sufficient progress has
been made it will be resumed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Cheese Makers to Meet.

The sIxte zenith annual convention of
the Wisconsin Cheese Makers associ-
alton, the largest organization Of the
kind in the world, will be held at
the Republican House, Milwaukee
January Sth. 9th and 10Th. 1903 For
the three days session, unusua ly
interesting program has been pre-
pared. Every cheese maker and deal
er should attend.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
KEIM-DANNER.

Mr.. John Banner of Ironwood,
Mich, and Mrs. Marie Kelm of this
city, were united in marriage at the
home of the bride, 212 Green street,
last Saturday evening. Mr.. Frank
Kalina acted as best man and Miss ida
Schumacher as bridesmaid Mr..
Banner has resided here for several
years. having been employed MS a
painter They will make Watertown
their future home. Their many
friends join III extending we'll wishes
and congratulations.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
A Correction.

john Renk informed a representative
IF The Leader. that while in the en-
plov of the Omaha Packing Co. he
carried a side line for the Mercantile
Speciality Co, but is not row in the
employ Of either company. He was
transferred to the Chicago Office, credit
department, but did not accept the
appointment and does not desire any
more said about it.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
REV. F. H. EGGERS
THROWN FROM CUTTER
Horse Took Fright and In
dulged in a Lively Sprint
Narrow Escape.
(From Tuesdays Daily.D

Yesterday afternoon while Rev. f.
H. Eggers was out driving. his horse
became frightened near the plant of the
Dornfeld-Kunert Co. on South SeconC
street and ran away and made it ex-
ceedingIy lively for Mr.. Eggers whu
fortunately escaped without injury,
much TO the qualification of his many
friends. The horse, which was injured
to some extent, was sent to the
hospital of DIR. A H. Hartwig fol
examination, and If necessary, treat
ment.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03

1t became known at Madison Sat-
arday that the Wisconsin Central
railway company is contemplating a
gal fight to test the validity Of the
Elver eight hour law which the Ia st
legislature applied to telegraphe's Of
the railroads of the state, while the
northwestern and ST. Paul roads will
temporarily at least, obey the law.
The latter roads are attaching teIe-
phone instruments to their block wires
and will try the phone system. AS
semblyman Elver, author CT the law,
has said he would personally see that
the first violation of the law after it
becomes effective in. /, shall be fol-
lowed by persecution, in order TO
determine the const'tutionality of the
act as soon as POSSIBLE. The small
roads in the state, it Is said, will
obey the law until the results of
telephone experiment and the legal
fight on the law are made known.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Chief Justice Dead.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Chief Justice Cassoday of the
Supreme Court, passed away ye1ter-
day morning. The departed jurist
was one of the very best men that
ever lived. Good citizen, estImable
man in every relation of life and an
honest lawyer and conscientious judge
The world was made better by his life
and suffers a luss IN his death.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Out of Business.

The jefferson Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company has gone out Of bust
ness and has transferred ali ousstand
ing risks to the Michigan CONNER
cial Insurance company which will
take rare of them until they expire.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03
Was too Playful.

William Schiepel is going around
with limp, one of his legs having
of the legs of his horse, which was
in o playful moni-bu Mr.. Schiehei
does nos appreciate such plavfulness
on the part of his equine friend and
will insist that in the future the
animal refrain from all exhibitions al
such hiiarIry.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03

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nerves get weak, then these organs al
ways fail. Don't drug the stpmach Dor
st Emulate the Heart or Kidneys. That
is simply a makeshift. Get a prescrlp-
ton known to Druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shops Rest ratiye. The Restorative
is prepared expressly for these weak in
side nerves, build them up with IT
Shops Observation-Disclosures or liquia
ana see how quickly help will con-
Free sample test sent on request 10y b.
Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health j.
surely worth this simple test.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03

To check cold quickly. get from vour
druggist same little Candy Cold Tablets
"a Ell Preyentics. Druggists everywhere
are now dispensing Preyentics, fer they
are not only safe, rat decidedly effective
and prompt, Preventics contain no
quinjnp. 10 laxative. nothing haTsh nor
-icEening. Taken al the "snePZp stage"
Proven ics W.. nreyent Pneumonia,
FIJI H.. l.. 1 ppe. ctr. Hence 81 ne
Ia la. Is-yru-Hc~ srn.i tF frveriSh
cairran il P.evpuffc- . cents. ria
Bosses rs. -ra g. IS. II. Iipynp Drug
9ar1 sr5 E+v-sr Schoer icke Of
J--st. -z. sra -rests ct che
l,ome ol Mrs oopn'a ripper.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-01-03

Mrs. Frieda. Giese and Paul Wagner
of Milwaukee, are Wis, ling relat ives
and friends in the city.
Mrs. Belle Stats, saleslady at
the store of Strauss & Settle. left
Monday for Milwaukee. to enjoy q
well earned vacation of a week, the
guest of her mother.