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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
A PARALLEL

The student of history can see quite a
parallel between the Republican party
OF today and the Democratic party OF
fifty years ago.
The Democratic party Of half CEN
tury since had become proud and naughty
and self-cOmplacent and somewhat cor
rupt through long tendency, if not usur,
patton, of place and power and deemed
itself invincible.
Leaders quarreled, the rank and file
became disguised and personal differ
ences and adherence to this leader and
that leader and to this schism and that
resulted in factions that compelled de-
feat and disaster.
So it is with the Republican party of
today
The Democratic party is quite likely
to sweep the country this fall-its pros
pect has not been so bright in fifty
years. But it is safe to predict, that the
party will do the wrong thing at the
right time and make it's defeat GER
tainty as it has in the recent past.
Make a nomination and adopt plat
form that no sensible man could sup
port.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
FLAG DAY.

We are in receipt of circular letter
from New York addressed to the governor
of each state, the mayor of each Ameri-
can city, to the American press, to the
officers and members of all patriotic So
cieties, to all school officers and teachers
and to all fellow citizens in which it is
urged that Flag Day be properly com
memorated June 10 of this year,
This circular suggests that at given
hour in the schools Of our country, the
flag be brought forward in the hands of
the teacher and that the pupils rise and
salute the flag and say:
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
PiperSVille.

Pipersville, Wis. May Especial Cor
respOndence to the Leader)-Mr. and
Mrs. John Koppler spent Sunday even
ing with Henery Keipert and wife at TX
onia.
Mrs. P. Bender spent Tuesday with
her mother, Mrs. H. Kerberg.
George Williams and friend Of Mil
waukee recently spent few days in this
burg,
Miss Sara Henning and friend, Miss
Esther Vom Bruch of Chicago, are visit
ing at the home of G. Henning at pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Schroeder entertained
company from Pennington Sunday.
Miss Viola Plum Of Pennington spent
Sunday at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A, Hardtke spent Sun
day at Watertown.
FL. Helker and family of Alicetown,
were visitors at H. Ohm's Sunday.
Mrs. Otto Strache entertained large
company of friends and relatives Sun
day. 1t being her birthday anniversary.
Henery Lounsbury is having his barn
painted.
+. HOllatZ was at IXOnla Wednesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. C. B. Adams are the par
ents of baby girl.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
(From Fridays DaiIy.)

Yesterday afternoon and evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.. Jahnke 712 Sec
ond street, entertained company in
honor of her aunt, Miss Augusta
Kroening, the occasion being the an
niversary of the birthday of Miss
Kroenlng. Both afternoon and even
ing were most delightfully."- spent by
all in social converse and having a
royal good time. tor Mr.. and Mrs.
Jahnke are local entertainers and
know how t. make it exceedingly
pleasant for guests. The guest of
honor was the recipient of many con-
CALCULATIONS from their friends and
will long remember the day as one of
unusual pleasure in her experience.
A sumptous supper was served
which did credit to the hostess. The
guests were, Messrs. and Mesdames
William Nienow. Albert Kroening,
Fred Witte, August Jahnke, Mrs.
William B1ttner, Mrs. Julia knispei.
Mrs. F. Il. Meyer, Mrs. Fred Pfef-
er, Mrs. Mary Behling and Mrs. An
ma Nevermann; Misses Julia Behling,
Elise Kn1spsl, Selma Meyer: Frank
Vogel and Mrs. Ernst Spencker, Miss
Julia Bodener and Miss Froenni ng of
Milwaukee.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
WR|GHT'S DIRECTORY
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Include City of WdtertOWn-
Will Be Issued Soon
Well Known co.

The Wright Directory Co.. of Mil
waukee, publishers of Watertown city
directory for about twenty years,
have representatives in the city to
begin work on the regular issue of
the city directory. As promised last
issue, this work will included me
whole of Jefferson county giving in
addition to Fort Atkinson, Jeffer son
Lake Mills ETC., list of all the
farmers in the county, their section,
township and rural route or postoffice
address on each. Relying upon the
accuracy of their past issues. The
Wright Co., hope to retain the pat
ronsge of Watertown business men and
liberal support for the new issue is
anticipa ted.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Tn the Social Realm
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Mr.. r. M. Bahn was given a
pleasant surprise last evening at his
home ON North Washington street in
honor of the anniversary of his birth.
The evening was spent in playing
games, listening to music and par
taking Of dainty spread prepared fol
the OCCASION. Mr.. and Mrs. Hahn
proved royal entertainers and made the
evening one of rare enjoyment for
their guests.
The following were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kehr; Misses Amanda
Hilgendorf, Martha Toussaint, Anna
Kohls, Mayme Herzog, Sadie Norton,
Emam Ullrich. Meta Schultz, Estella
Kehr; Messrs. Lester Ruedig, Lee
Ruedig, William Richards, Leon
Terclnski, Ernst Leschinger, Leonard
Willenbockel, Henry Miller.
Progressive cinch was played and
the prizes were awarded as follows:
First, Henry Miller and Estella Kehr ;
second, Martha Toussaint and VIM.
Richards; consolation, Meta Schultz
and Lee Ruedig.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
EASY HOSPITALITY.
Food Abundance In Virginia In the
Seventeenth Century.

Food Abundance In Virginia In tho
Seventeenth Century.
Few countries of the world have
possessed so abundant and varied a
supply Of food as Virginia during the
seventeenth century. This partly ex-
plains, writes ?. A Bruce In Social
Life In Virginia In the Seventeenth
Century" the hospitable disposition of
the people even in those early times.
The herds of cattle, which ran almos1
wild, afforded an inexhaustible supply
Of milk, butter cheese, veal and beef
Deer were shot in such numbers that
people cared little for venison. So
abundant were chickens that they
were not included in the inventories Of
personal estates. No planter was so
badly off that he could not have a fowl
on his table at dinner
Vast fiocks Of wild ducks and geese
frequented the rivers and bays and
were looked on as the least expensive
portion of the food which the Virgin.
ians had to procure. Fish of the most
delicate and nOurishing varieties were
taught Will HOOK OF ueL. oysters ana
shellfish could be scraped up by the
bushel from the bottom of the nearest
inlet or tidal stream.
Apples, peaches, plums and figs
grew il abundance. Not only were
grapes cultivated, but excellent vari-
cites grew wild through the forest.
Such an abundance Of wild strawber-
ries could be gathered that no attempt
was made to raise the domestic berry.
The watermelon f1ourished, and in
hom1ny, the roasting ear and corn
pone the Virginians possessed articles
Of food of great excellence, which were
entirely unknown to the people of the
old world. There was produced on
every plantation an extraordinary
quantity of walnuts, chestnuts, hazel
nuts and hickory nuts. Honey was
obtainable in abundance, both from
domestic hives and from hollow trees
In the forest.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
SUSPEND WORK OF
LAYING OF RAILS
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Or
DERS A HALT.
Served Notice Yesterday Afternoon
at ZOO O'ClOCk-Cldim Interur-
ban Co. is Not Living Up to
Franchise Single Track Instead
of Double in Certain Block.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

There is temporary suspension In
operations Of laying rail III the city
for the new interurban line. 1t came
about through an order from the board
of public works yesterday afternoon
about 2 100 O'Clock, the charge being
made that the company was not COM
plying with the provisions of their
franchise IN the laying of rail on
Western avenue. 1t appears that in
d cerain block on the east end of the
avenue, the franchise calls for a
double track, but instead only single
track has been laid. The argument
advanced by representative of the
company for the course pursued is
that the thoroughfare is too narrow to
permit Of double tracks unless the
street is widened. Officials of the
company are to visit Watertown today
and they will meet with the members
of the board of public works and the
matter will no doubt be adjusted
satisfactorily to all parties concerned.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY.

Senator Platt of New York, con-
fessed to Mae Wood that he was an
old fool. 1t is the universal opinion
that he ia a unanimous old fool who
would not be in the United State Sc
nate, we're it not for his wealth.
There are too many of the same stripe
in the senate and it is time there was
a wedding ont.
1t seems that there was nothing in
the report that Senator LaFollette
intended to secure proxy and NOM
mate Theodore Roosevelt in the ap-
preaching republican national conven-
tion. When he does anything uf the
kind, the sun will rise in the west,
water run up stream and politicians
be honest.
1t now looks as if congress will not
revise the tariff nor give the people
any financial legislation during the
session now nearing an end. The party
in power may possibly hear from the
voters early next November and there
be new deal.
A postal card with picture of
Roosevelt in the upper lett hand
corner and picture of Bryan in the
over left hand corner with the word,
Which, on the face of the card is
out, and it Is said that two millions
of such cards have been sent Roose.
welt and he is receiving hundreds
daily.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Il pledge allegiance to my flag
and to the Republic for which it
stands,
Zone nation indiyiSible, liberty
and justice for all"

That is all very well. Perhaps it is as
it should be, but that kind OF thing will
never induce reverence for the flag.
Love of the flag like love of ought else
in the world must be of the heart and
not of the head; that affection which
abideS must be founded on respect and
be deep-SGated in our natures. Empty
words spoken for show in public room,
more attention being given to the form
in which they are spoken than ought
else will never engrave upon the heart
nor stamp upon memory the things pro-
fessed
Looking at statuary, admiring paint
ings, reading the lives of men who have
accomplished things rarely make great
men, bold men nor big men.
Ii we would be great and bold and big
we must do, not say; we must live with
our feet on the earth and our hands on
our work if we would reach goal worth
reaching.
Our country is great, just as great as
we make it, and our flag is dear, and
dear and deserving in proportion to the
principles of equity, justice, love. hui
mainly, and fair dealing for which it is
supposed to stand.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Pointed Paragraphs.

Representative Littleield says Con-
gresham are towards. He has been
one long enough to know
It's wise inventor Womsn's Col
lege glrs started an "empire" with
out men; it lasted one day.
Having seen the great American
fleet depart, San Francisco realized
how unprotected she has been, and is
again
Harry Orchard, who still insists
that he ought to be hanged is finding
out that in this world it Is no easy
matter for every man who has gone
wrong, to get his rights.
In addition to giving away his
money. Mr. Carnegie gets good deal
of fun out of life by devoting his
spare time to giving away good ad-
vice
A man should be honest in poll
tics, as we'll as in business suggest
the Hartley Qowa) Journal. Next,
some one may be advancing the theory
that man should not be a hypocrite
in his religion.
General Confidence is making a
tour OF the North, South, East and
West.
Congress refused to pay much at
tentlon to the president latest mas
sage until the country did.
Mr.. Morgan says our financial cri-
sis is all ole r, and he ought OF know.
AS another sign of returning conf
dence, Frank Gould and his wife have
kissed and made up.
A Chicago man used a $10O check
as bottle stopper. The average
Chicago man uses checks as buttIe
openers.
SIS there anything harder to get
than money!" asks an exchange.
Mr.. Bryan would probably answer in
the affirmative.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
STOPPED THE YELPING.
Rostand's Peasant Who Had Great
Power Over Animals.

NNSSuA w iiO 'i0G ~ ~eN :
Power Over Animals.
when Edmond Rostand had com
pleted his beautiful villa at Bayonse,
he was on the verge of a nervous
breakdown because of his inability to
Sleep" says Paris paper. THE rest
fulness of the place. however, and the
charming surroundings worked Won
ders, and after a few days had passed
the weary writer was able to sleep,
and his friends looked for his speedy
return to good health. But a dog
blocked the progress of the cure. One
night the dog began to bark and in a
short time dogs in all directions an
swered, and the concert kept up until
day broke. All efforts to locate the
mischief making animal failed. Every
night at the same time the barking be-
gan, and no one could suggest a rem
edy. One day one of the servants told
about ne'er-do-weu in a nearby vii
lage who had great power over dumb
animals-possibly he might help. He
was called, a large reward was prom
ised, and the barking ceased. A few
weeks dIleF Ine reward udu Deeu col
lected Rostand was again disturbed
by the dogs under the leadership Of
the same unknown barker. The peas
ant was again called, and Rostand
said, You must be well acquainted
with the ways of animals to have
such power over them The man
beamed under the influence of the dip
lomatic t1attery and proudly showed
how he could initiate the whistling Of
birds and the noises made by animals
in woods, barn or poultry yard. And
how about dogs? said Rostand. Then
the man began to bark, and immedi-
ately the voice Of the arch disturber
was recognized. That's enough said
Rostand. Here is a twenty franc piece
If we should hear the dogs bark again.
the police will be called The peasant
saw that he had fallen into a trap, the
dogs were heard no more, and that
says the writer, is my dog story with
out dog"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

There seems to be little dissatis
faction on the part of some of the
AUDITING property owners relative to
the course being pursued in the laying
of the brick pavement on East Main
street. One of the property owners
especially, is complaining because of
the tact that the grade is not being
reduced enough, arguing that when
the stree is finished. it will leave his
sidewalk and lot considerably low.
One of the members of the board of
public works in advancing the belief
that the proper course is being taken,
stated that it was probable that an
agreem ent swould be reached and the
property owner satisfied. He was of
the belief that the city would bear
the expense of raising the sidewalk to
the grade, which, he thought, would
settle the little dispute which has
arisen.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Too Easy.

The Union bank of st. Petersburg
has its own police service. One night
the director was sleepless. He Won
dered whether the bank police were
really trustworthy. He concluded to
make a trial. He disguised himself
and rushed, pistol in hand, into the
bank vault. The police were good for
nothing. They looked on quietly,
while the director pocketed 100000
rubles and carried them away Since
then no one has seen the Director
Simplicissimus.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
! :: Of Local Interest. :;
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(From Wednesdays Daily.)

IL iOLh wednesday > DdlIy.)
Bert Thomas was a visitor in the
city yesterday calling on the trade.
MIR. and Mrs. Herman Kuehn and
Mrs. William Grossert were visitors
at Lake Mills Monday on fishing trip.
Mrs. Louise Wagner left last even
ing for Milwaukee where she will
make her future home.
j. o. Sund of juneau, has taken
the position of telegraph operator &C
the Northwestern, taking the place OF
j. A. Brady, who serves his con-
nection with the system and goes to
Fond Gu Lac.
Miss Emma Iietz is enjoying a
visit at Racine this week.
o. v Kuack leaves this morning
for trip lasting about three weeks.
He will visit Milwaukee, Chicago,
West Chicago, Sterling, Council
Bluffs and Omaha.
William j. Huebner, who recently
purchased the @. w. Matthew photo
graph gallery on Main street, has
taken charge and will now be pleased
to serve the public in his line.
/. Mrs. Emma Jaeger and daughter
Celia, We're visitors in Milwaukee
yesterday.
Postmaster II. 7. Eberle went to
Fort Atkinson and Evansville yester-
day to visit the postmaster in those
cities and compare notes.
Will Sproesser was business Wis
itor in Milwaukee yesterday.
Paul F. Klausch, the Johnson
Creek, grocer, was a buiness visitor
in the city yesterday and favored The
Leader office with pleasant call.
Roy CebelI was a visitor in Mil
waukee yesterday.
William Gorder transacted business
in Milwaukee yesterday.
Edward J. Brandt was "a business
visitor in Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. Pfund of La Crosse. a former
resident of this city, who has been
here for the past two weeks visiting
relatives and friends, left for home
yeterday.
W. F. RosemaD transacted bust
ness in Madison Monday.
Miss Louise Sproessar has returned
form Milwaukee, where she enjoyed
brief visit.
The Misses Margaret Sproesser and
Inez Keel will spend the day with
Milwaukee friends.
Miss Evelyn Webb will leave today
for Chicago to enjoy few days visit
with relatives.
Supervisors Of Assessments F. S.
TRUCKS of Jefferson was a business
visitor in the city yesterday.
The Misses Title and Hattie Ruff
have returned to Bloomer, after
enjoying a brief visit with the
Misses Adelaide and Marie Link.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Quade and
two children of Merrill, Wis.,, are
guests at the home of Mrs. c. A.
Kadlng on North Church street.
A F. Baumann was a business
visitor at GAINESVILLE yesterday.
Whit Smith returned to GAINESVILLE
yesterday, having been nome to spend
Sunday.
Henry Kronitz of Lebanon, was
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Stengler and daughter Minnie
of the town off Emmet, were visitors
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. L. CRUDE of rural route No. |
2, was the guest of her daughter in
the city yeterday.
Mrs. Theodore Guse and son Arthur,
last evening from Janesville
where they enjoyed few days visit.
Miss Pearl Mueller, who had been
4 puaat at tho homa of her cnusin |
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
His Rush.

Boy (reading)-She threw herself in
to the river. Her husband, horror
stricken, rushed to the bank Teach
er Cutting in)-Why did the husband
rush to the bank? BOy-Please, sir, to
get the insurance money. - London
Mail
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Auto Rural Delivery.

friedrich j. Hack, mail carrier
on rural route running cut from
Jefferson has purchased an automobile
and proposes to carry the mail over
his route in the machine, covering his
entire route in about three hours, thus
saving several hours OF time daily.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
Observations.

A Sunday school teacher had been tell
ing her class the story of the Good Sa-
maritan. When she asked them what
the story meant, little boy said: ut
means that when | am in trouble my
neighbOrs must help me-"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

Otto Nowack. returned to Fort Atkin-
son yesterday.
Leon King, Max Reuter- and Lou is
Uecker were visitors at Columbus
| Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Kruger visited Sui
1ivan friends Saturday.
Better use Gold Medal Flour.
YoLANDE.
Mrs. II. J. Kruger of Milwaukee,
who had been the guest of her mother,
Mrs. A. j. Jaehrling, returned to
her home last evening.
William Rabenhorst of Pipersville
was visitor in the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Littoge of
Oconomowuc, were visitors in the
city on Monday on shopping expedl-
ton.
BECKY:
Gold Medal Flour for me.
LIBBIE.
Rev. H. Alwardt left Monday
evening for st. Paul, Mimi, on a
business trip.
DIR. A. H. Hartwig is building an
addition to his veterinary hospital on
Fifth street, an improvement found
necessary to meet his rapidly increas-
ing business.
Miss Mary Wendt was visitor at
Oconomwooc yesterday.
PENELOPE:
None better than Gold Medal Flour.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

G. ". Pooler, who has been a guest
at the hume of his daughter, Mrs.
Edward L. Schempf. has returned to
Minneapolis.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

Mrs. H. P. Seibel and grand
daughter Miss Madeline Dobbratz
were in Milwaukee Monday, guests
of Mrs. Theodore Dobbratz. who is q
patient ut Kraft sanitarium.
Paul Felshaw, who was welded
Saturday evening to a Beaver Dam
young lady, arrived in the eli y last
evening with his bride. The newly
married couple will reside in the
Bellack residence on Fourth street..
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29
IXOnid.

IxOnia, Wis, May 21-(Special Cores
pondence to Leader)-E. 6. Edwards and
H. Kiepert were business visitors at
DOusman Wednesday.
Mrs. R. brahms and daughter, Martha,
have returned from Chicago, after a
three weeks visit.
John NARROW recently purchased a
horse from Ed Kruger.
John kuester had "shingling bee"
Wednesday.
A number from here attended the
dance at Pipersville Saturday evening.
Mrs. j. Gibson and Miss Gertrude Davis
were Vatertown-visitors Thursday.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

A Swiss couple have recently married
after a courtship of 45 years. They be-
came engaged in their teens, but the
young man vowed to make $4,000 be-
fore asking the young lady to marry
him. While he was accommodating this
amount in America nearly 1900 love
letters passed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

For penknives the steel is tempered
st 40 degrees, for table knives at $50
degrees and for saws at $50 degrees.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

A Missouri editor thus explains his
idea of paradise: "YOu frequently hear
folks wish they we're millionaires. But
our idea of happiness is the one that
owns forty acres of land in the hills,
don't owe cent, has wife and seven
children, five good coon dogs, a sorrel
team of mules, good shot gun, forty
seven miles from railroad and right on
good stream to fish. If that would not
be happiness unallOyed we would like to
know where you would go to find it.
A young man was out driving the
other evening with his best girl. The
conversation turned to fortune telling
and he asked her if she believed in palm
istry. She said she thought she could
fOretell more pleasure if she saw the
lines in one of his hands. The young
man was slow to comprehend her mean
ing and sat with bowed head and wrink-
led brow until at least two miles had
been traversed, when great light broke
in upon him and an expansive smile i
Illuminated his features. He took the
lines in one hand and grasped the situa-
ton,
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

Miss Alma Borchardt of the town
of Pennington, is the guest of her
cousin, Mrs, w. L. Swift.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

Smoke "Sea Rose" Sc.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-05-29

Charles David A. VaIsaka and G.
Tercinski were at Fall River Sunday
on q fishing trip.