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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26
HINTS FROM MISSOURI.
How t. Use tho King Drag and Have
an Ideal Road.

an Ideal Road.
In Missouri the roads are really bad
and Improvement by the King road
drag has been taken up systematically.
The following suggestions are from a
bulletin by the Missouri board of agri
culture:
Don't drive too fast.
Don't walk Get on the drag and ride.
Don't wait for your neighbors TO take
hold. They may be waiting on you.
Don't wait FOR the big grader to
come and shape up your road. All
you can do first Will help to make the
work OF the grader permanent.
Don't try 10 drag with one piece: use
two One Will scoop out the holiows
In the road and deepen them. when
two are used the one keeps tho Other
up, and soon the houows will have
Allcd and become level like the balance
u the road
Don't walt for good roads until the
city folks begin 10 talk about mac
adam at public expense This Will cost
from 1900 to $1,000 a mile. and for
country purposes. where there Is no
"'"' """ii"ki IL - no DelJeI lhdn, not
as easily maintained as. n road proper
y made with tho drag Five dollars
q mile With a proper use Of the road
drag VIII keep the ordinary country
road that IS properly drained. graded
and hridgcd or culvcsici I'm first class
condition nine months I'm the year and
make 10 fairly decent road tho other
three months But this cannot DO done
In ono year or two The longer tho
drag is used intel.Iocnny the better
the road Will become until finally It
Is oval md smooth md hard md ,I4s.
TIC This IS the ideal road. md moth
Ing but a ro1d properly made with the
drag or an asphalt road meets all these
requirements.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Let every Democrat who Is in
terested in the success of the party
attend the convention at Princeton
tomorrow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

If the Democrats in convention
at Princeton tomorrow act with
wisdom they can carry Mercer
county for better government.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

n Spokane man has had his
house copyrighted. AS It cost 4
million we promise not to attempt
any infringement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

District Attorney Jerome says
crap-shooting is no more gambling
than bridge whist. Is Jerome also
bidding for the colored votey
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Entered as second class matter
April 9Th. 1906, at the Post Offic"
At Blueaeld. W. Va. under act Of
Congress, March 3rd. 1879.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Let every Democrat lay aside
self-interest and his personal pref
erence tomorrow and vote for the
best and most available candidates
for the county Offices.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Has the esteemed steam roller
taken the place of the log roller In
politics?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

John Hays Hammond will have
to go back to earning his pitiful
half-mlllion year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Some one wants to shorten the
college course, but as IL takes four
years to train first class football
man, the plan will probably fail.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

The office should seek the man
tomorrow There are plenty Of
good men available; let us have
the best.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

George AIDE is on the notification
committee, or something like that.
as delicate compliment TO Mr.
Taft's sense of humor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Telephone: Business office and
Editorial Room. 603.
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.SC|SS0RR|NCT UMS

George AIDE is on the notification
committee. or something like that
as delicate compliment TO Mr.
Tafts sense of humor.
John Hays Hammond will have
to go back to earning his pltiful
half-million a year.
Has the esteemed steam roller
taken the place of the log roller in
politics?
a Spokane man has had his
house copyrighted. AS Il cost 4
million we promise not to attempt
any infringement.
District Attorney Jerome says
crap-shooting is no more gambling
than bridge whist. Is Jerome also
bidding for the colored votey
Some one wants to shorten the
college course, but as IL takes four
years to train first class football
man, the plan will probably fail.
Lemoine's artificial diamond for
mula panned out 100000 that a
credu!ous Frenchman put up for
experiments. but that was all.
And now King Menelik of Abys-
sinia has named his own successor.
This thing is becoming contagious.
Will they revise the tarlT, or
merely tho promise,
They had stuffed elephant out
in Chicago. But the club wasn't
stuffed.
Wilkes-Barre has stolen n march
on all the fond parents. 1t has
named new street for raft.
Five indictments against officials
Of the ice trust ought to moderate
the temperature q little,
Jim Keene's colt Ballot won the
Suburban handicap. Could it have
been our old friend Straw?
A Paris newspaper says that
'Taft's frankness won" What does
brother Charles think OF It?
The new war secretary will be q
fair mark for the lingo advice.
Shoot, Luke, or give up your
gun"
Little Jean Reds marriage to
John Ward, of the house of Dud-
ley. recalls those caustic lines about
one of Johns ancestors:
They say Ward has no heart, but
| deny 1t;
lie has a heart-and gets his
speeches by it,"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26
The Daily Leader

Published every evening except
Sunday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Lemoine's artificial diamond for
mula panned out 100000 that a
credu!ous Frenchman put up for
experiments. but that was all.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Paris newspaper says that
'Taft's frankness won" What does
brother Charles think OF It?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

The new war secretary will be a
fair mark for the lingo advice.
Shoot, Luke, or give up your
gun"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Try IA Leader Want Adj.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Jim Keenes colt Ballot won the
Suburban handicap. Could it have
been our old friend Straw?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Five indictments against officials
of the ice trust ought to moderate
the temperature little,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

And now King Mepelik of Abys-
sinia has named his own successor,
This thing Is becoming contagious.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-26

Wilkes Barre has stolen n march
on all the fond parents. 1t has
named new street for raft.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Moore Transferred

Postal Inspector c. N. Moore, who
has been in charge of the work in
this territory for some time past has
been transferred to Chicago city ter
ritory, says the Evening Standard of
Freeport, Ill. Mr.. Moore is in the
city today for the last time in the
course Of his regular duties, and here
after any visit that he pays to Free
port will be on special work. His
new duties will be in company with
nine other inspectors who will inves-
tigate alleged fraudulent and ques-
tionable concerns. Mr.. Moore is we'll
known in the service, having complet-
ed his thirty-second year in the post
office and railway mail service last
May. nasmuch as his home is in
Chicago, his promotion comes as a
welcome change. Since the establish
ment of the federal court in this city,
Inspector Moore has secured a num-
Der of indictments against violators
Of the postal regulations.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
DOINGS MONDAY
Welded Twenty-Five Years

A real old fashioned wedding
celebrations was observed at Pipers-
vile yesterday when Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ohm were host and hostess at
their twenty-fifth anniversary of their
wedding. A large number of invita-
tons brought out a host of relatives
and friends who gathered to offer
hearty congratulations on the occa-
sion. The cosy home of Mr.. Ohm
being inadequate, the village hall was
pressed into service and during the
afternoon and evening both places
were a scene of gaiety. The Rev. FL.
Sterz of this city officiated at the
silver wedding services and each of
his four children made a little ad-
dress. An orchestra from Chicago
discoursed music during the afternoon
and for the dance which took up the
greater share of the evening. A large
number of presents were received
together with the well wishes of the
donors. Two wedding feasts were
served, the dining tables groan-
ing under the weight of good things
for the inner man prepared IN great
part by the hostess who is noted for
her excellence in the culinary art. 1t
was a good old fashioned time and
those present will long remember the
amiable hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ohm. They were married near Alice
ton and have one son and have made
their residence in Pipersville for
many years. A large number of
guests from Watertown were present
and partook of the hospitality so
freely extended
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Personal Mention

c. D. Wiggenhorn returned today
from a trip of several weeks through
the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schmechel are
rejoicing over the arrival of a boy
baby which arrived at their home last
evening.
Miss Mary Tracey of Milwaukee and
Miss Lizzie Tracy of Appleton spent
Sunday with relatives here. Miss
Lizzie Tracy will leave the latter part
of the month for two years tour
of Switzerland.
The remains of Mr.. William Radke
who died in Beloit Sunday, were
brought to this city last vening and
were taken to the home of Charles
Kruger in North Second street from
where the funeral was held this after
noon at o'clock. Mr.. Radke was a
former resident of this city and was
67 years of age.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06

10th and 18th. Possible change to
cooler may break in about the 18th
and 18th.
A reactionary storm period is cen
trail on 10Th, goth and 21st. Change
to much warmer, falling barometer
and autumnal thunder storms will ap-
pear about the 18th and run their
course eastward or the Goth and 21st.
The probabilities of severe and dan
gerous gales over all the northern lake
regions a1e decidedly strong at this
and all November periods.
Regular storm period extends from
23rd to 28th having center on the
10Th. The 23rd is the center of a
seismic period from 21st to 25rh-
rain, sleet and snow with cold wave,
may be expected and all who fail to
house or protect outdoor perishable
products, will suffer loss. The month
will merge into December in midst of
cold, mercurial cloudiness with whit
cry aspects prevailing over all the
northern and central parts of the
country. Be ready for 1T.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
In Social Realm

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A Hoffman,
entertained at a family dinner at the
Bursinger Hotel on Sunday. Immedi-
ate relatives only were present and
the two tables groaned with the
weight of the many good things
spread before the guests. 1t was a
happy occasion for all participating
Miss Genevieve Mullen is on the
program for a vocal selection at the
fifty-siXth annual gathering of the
Wisconsin Teachers Association lin
Milwaukee next week.
Miss Edna Zillisch entertained a
company of little folks at her home in
Washington street this afternoon in
honor of her birthday anniversary.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Personal Mention

w. F. Richards spent Sunday in
Milwaukee.
Robert Dent transacted business in
Chicago Saturday.
Mrs Oscar Wertheimer spent the
day in Milwaukee.
Miss Hattie Habhegger was a Mil
waukee visitor today.
Miss Louise Kohler was home from
Milwaukee yesterday.
DR.. F. C. Haney of Milwaukee Wis
tied friends here yesterday.
DR.. c. Burger of Johnson Greek
was a visitor in town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball have re-
turned from a stay of several months
in CollinSville, Ill.
The condition of Mrs. Fred H.
Ullerich, who has been dangerously
i'll for several days, is somewhat i'm
proved today.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
HICKS Weather Prediction

Rev. Irl Hicks of St. Louis max es
the following weather prediction for
the month of November: On and
touching Wednesday and Thursday,
18th and 5th, rain. wind and thunder
storms will pass most parts of tn 3
country, with rising barometer. west
erly winds and by the 7th, frosts, with
some freezing nerthward will result
during the passage of the high bar
ometer and cool wave.
A reactionary storm period is CELL
trail on the 9Th, 9th and 10th. Low
barometer, rising temperature, and
rain storms IN transit from west to
east will be the natural order OH and
touching the 9Th to 10th. From the
9th to 10th is probable seismic
period.
A regular storm period begins on
the 18th and extends to the 18th, be-
ing central on the 18th. Autumnal
rains will pass over the country from
west to east On and touching the 18th,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Real Estate Transfers

Fort Atkinson-F. o. Hoffman to
F. E. Hoffman, lot 5, block IL $25O(
Creamery Package Manufac-
turing company to H. H. Cur
tbs, acres south of blocks
and Observation-Disclosures. 25OC
II. H. Curtis to F. w. Hoard,
undivided half of same as last ]
Hoard & Curtis to Susie Mey-
er, lot 2, block 3....... Az
Hebron-Bark River Cheese Co.
to C. w. burlington, lots 1,
4, 5, s and g. block 9..... SOC
Koshkonong-George H. Good
rich to George A. Knilaus,
part section 34........... 5000
Lake Mills-Theo Smith to
August Klutz, part section IA. 100
Waterfowl. x. Hess to B.
Leschinger, lot 1, block 49,. zoo
Waterloo-O. V. A. Bullwinkel,
sheriff, to H. B. Favill, part
section 80. IL, 0Ot
Watertown-F. Quentmeyer to
w. P. Bingham, part lot 9
P. O'Connor ct al to Mathilda
Letzkorn, about 10 acres in
VIII swq section 10 $780,
Mary A. Toussaint to Frank
Ebert, part block "a, west
side original plat. ........... 800
August Helpap to Alfred Hell
pap, 80 acres in swq ne sec
ton 80, and 35 acres in sh
nwq section 81 740
John Nenabuck to H. F. Klein
steiber, that part of s 43
acres of nwq section 2, west
of ditch Observation-Disclosures. 35S
John Nenabuck to Charles
Kuckhahn, that part of 43
acres of nWq section 2, east of
ditch 1913
John Krielow to Emile Wolf,
lots Is, 16, II, IS, 10 and 20,
block %, and lots Is, 16, II, Is,
10 and 20, block "a, Pritchard's
second addition 1920
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
DOINGS FRIDAY
M. F. Church History
(By Rev. Morris l.. Eversz)

(By Rev. Morris l.. Eversz.)
The first gospel sermon preached
in this region was delivered by a
Methodist itinerant, the Rev. H. r.
Frink in 1899, who was appointed as
preacher in charge to what was then
known as the "Aztalan Circuit" and
covered the territory now occupied
by the eastern half of Dane county
all of Walworth, Rock and Jefferson
counties and the southern half OF
Dodge county. The Rev. G. D. Pills
bury and Jesse Halstead were ap-
pointed to this region the year before
but it is not definitely known whethe'
they ever reached the ford OF the
Rock River at WATERFOWL. AS there
was no school houses in those Lrimi-
tive days, Mr.. Frink preached III a
small log house on the west side of
the river which stood about in the
rear of where StapletOn drug store
now stands. Mr.. Frink and mis- sue
cessors were kindly received by all
classes of people, but no church
organization was really formed until
1874, when the Rev. Stephen Jones
organized a Methodist class composed
of the following early settlers:
Mr.. and Mrs. Waltec Andrews, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin. Boughton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Heber Smith, Mr.. and Mrs
William butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Elihu
Higgins, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cook
Mr.. and Mrs. Cheney Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bailey, Mrs. Simon Ford
and Mrs. Sands Cook. OF these Mrs
John Bailey still remains and resides
with her son at 800 North Warren
street.
The first church building was COM
menced the same year on the site now
occupied and to which the trustees
have a clear title. 1t was completed
the next year under the pastorate of
the Rev. w. G.. Miller. It's original
size was 30x4O feet. In 1872 it was
enlarged by adding SO feet and a
small wing in the rear for parsonage
purposes. In 1907 it was torn down
to make way for the present modern
structure which was dedicated on
January &c, 1908. The church has
had varying career with the chang
ing population. Something's flourish
ing. ranking with the strongest
churches in the conference, and then
declining to a place among the very
weakest. But it has never let go.
and is now on the road to prosperity.
operating most earnestly in a for
ward movement. The church has a
fully organized board of trustees, a
board of stewards, a Sunday school,
an Epworth league, a ladies aid
society and a woman's home mis-
sioary society. 1t maintains four
public services on the Sabbath, a
weekly prayermeeting, four bust
ness meetings during the month, be-
sides a bible study class and the
outlook is hopeful. The Rev. Morris
l.. Eversz is the present pastor, now
in his fifth year in the city.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Another Runaway.
New N. w. Agent

Paul Kohler, cashier at the North
Western road depot in this city, has
been appointed agent in place of A. F.
Bierman, resigned. 1t is not known
at present what Mr.. Bierman intends
doing as he has not made up his mind
as to his future plans. Mr.. Kohler
has been employed by the North
Western system in responsible capa-
cities for several years and his many
Watertown friends will be pleased to
learn of his promotion. His success
or has not yet been appointed.
He began his new duties this morn
ing and is now in charge Of the sta
ton. Mr.. Kohler was stationed here
several years, later going to Milwau-
kee where he occupied a responsible
position with the company and some
time ago was transferred to Water
| town.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
DOINGS TUESDAY
Advertised Letters

Following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
Tuesday, November 3, 1908:
John Backhous, John Borchardt,
Ray Coleman, Bernard Crosson, Asa
FREEZER, Charles FREEZER, Gottlieb G.
Fries, William Froeming, Joachim
Gramsdorf, Cora Gibson, lie Roy Her
ron, Louis Hoehn, M. ]. Loeb, John
Lueckmann, Frank Lukas, J. M. Mac
Lachlan, Joe Marcus, John McNallen
Walter Miller, R. A. Mimely, H
Neunuebel, Abraham PATHS, Albert
Radke, Timothy Riley, Otto Rollert
u. F. Sticking, Herm Schoenwetter
William Simon, Carrot Simon, Charles
Schuett, Henry Stueber, Ida Schulz
Wallingford, Watertown Shoe Co., AID
Zimmerman.
H. T, Eberle. P. M
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
DOINGS THURSDAY
Mortal Dream Ended

A dispatch was received here today
announcing the death of Miss Martha
Radike, eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Radike, at Ell Reno, Okla
homa, which occurred yesterday af-
ternOOn. Miss Radike had suffered
with lung trouble for about two years
and the family removed to Oklahoma
Ia year ago in hopes that she might
regain her health, but their removal
there was of no avail and she ans
wered the final summons yesterday.
Miss Radike was about "a years old
and was lady of many graces, count
ing her friends by the score. She
graduated from the WatertOwn High
school with honors in 1902 and was a
teacher in the country schools of JEFF
ferson county for five years. Miss
Radike was a devoted christian lady,
being member of the German Meth
| odist church and an active worker in
all departments of the church. The
remains will be brought here for in
terment and are expected to arrive
here late Saturday evening. The fun
6IdI announcement Will DC LuduS IdISI.
Mr.. Harry E. Jones answered the
summons of death at his late resi-
dense, 107 Market street, at an early
hour this morning He had been con
| fined to his bed for several weeks
| having been stricken with typhoid
fever, followed by an attack Of pneu,
monia from which he never recover
ed. He was a son of Eugene Jones OF
Racine, a former resident of Water
town, and was reared in this city. He
was born III Watertown February 4
1876, and after leaving school learned
carriage painting, which he followed
ever since. He is survived by his
WIDOW and two children. Although
he had been in a critical condition fol
sometime past it was thought by his
friends that he would eventually re
cover. The date of the funeral viii
be announced tomorrow.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
BLUE RIBBONS.
Personal Mention.

Mrs. William Sproesser spent the
day in Milwaukee.
Misses Cora Dove and Ella Meier
were Johnson Greek visitors last ev-
ening.
Mrs. F. Farber has gone to Menom-
once Falls to enjoy a few days visit
with relatives
The Rev. julius Klingmann and
William Gorder, Sr. transacted bust
ness in the cream city today.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Behling, Milwaukee, yesterday.
The father says he will call him Will
liam no matter which way the cleo
ton goes.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Milk COndenSing Pldht

Fred G. Mansfield, for many years
associated with the George c.. Mans
field company Of Milwaukee, has sew,
cred his connections with the com.
pany and acquired from it the old
Johnson Creek factory, where the big
concern had its beginning. He will
convert the old factory into a con
densed milk plant, and will handle
$4,000 pounds of milk daily in the
rush season.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Personal Mention

John Schlueter was Milwaukee
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Aaron Meade is visiting rela
tives in Jefferson.
Ulrich Habhegger is transacting
business in Chicago.
Miss Emma Janisch of Waterloo is
a guest at the home of DR.. A. H
Hartwig.
Jacob Ditschler is confined to his
home suffering from an attack OF
heart trouble.
Mrs. Harry Beurhaus entertained
the whist club at her home in Fifth
street this afternoon
Mrs. Frank Tercinski and sister,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-06
Personal MeptiOn

Miss Gertie LANCE of Redwood
spent the day here.
Miss Sadie Smith has gone to Rome
to spend a few days.
Miss Grace Dent is home from Mil
waukee to spend Sunday.
Mrs. Emil Tanck and Miss Lena
.BiefeId were Hubbleton visitors today
The condition of Mr.. Theodore
Dobbratz is very much improved to-
day.
Miss F. Eugenia Brandt is home
from the state university to spend
Sunday.
When the bartender left the New
Commercial buffet the other night he
left the cash register open and placed
the receipts in the ice box for safe
keeping during the night. He also
left note on the cash register stating
where the money was SO that the pro
prietor would know. AS it happened
burglar did not put in an appearance
so John treats it as a joke.