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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Memorial Day Excursion

The Memorial day excursion from Mil.
waukee to Watert0wn under the auspices
of the Milwaukee Northwestern Univer-
sity club, May 81, was given additional
impetus by decision of the members of
the A Capella chorus to take part in the
celebration. Two other musical associa-
tions are planning to make similar ar.
rangements. Accompanied by the uni
versity symphony orchestra, the united
singing societies will render patriotic
songs.
The military band, which has mem
bership of forty-five. will open and close
the formal festival program and it will
be a great day for WstertOwn.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Wife Made Nervous Wreck

The following, which appeared in the
Milwaukee Free Press on the l1th inst,
will be of interest to some people in this
city:
Cecilia Hartung of Wauwatosa has be-
gun divorce proceedings against her hus-
band, Oscar, charging that he has ruined
her health by trying to kill himself.
She claims her husband is worth $780,
600 in real estate, consisting OF farm
In Wauwatosa from which he derives an
income of $1,000 year. They were mar
ried in Watertown March %, 1908. From
that time his propensity for attempted
self-destructiOn manifested itself at fire.
quent intervals, it is alleged, and the
blOOd-curdling circumstances of his regu-
lar monthly demises nearly drove his
wife to nervous prostratiOn. according to
her complaint.
This is the record Of the first few
months, she alleges: In May, a little
more than month after her marriage.
he tried to kill himself with carbolic
acid; in June he qusrreled with his
mother, Helen Hartung, and threw him
self downstairs, after telling his wife he
was tired of it all: in July he tried to
throw himself in the cistern, but was
prevented by his wife; in August he
threatened to stab himself with cary
ing knife, but his mother and his wife
grabbed his arm and prevented him.
Mrs. Hartung says she has become a
nervous wreck with the strain that has
followed these occurrences. Besides, he
didn't appreciate it. In June, 1908, she
alleges. when he had beat himself over
the head with a gravy bowl until it
broke, and then started on the best milk
pitcher in the house, he accused her of
nervous illness.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Good Boy Carl

The following which appeared in the
Milwaukee>Free Press on the 9Th inst,
tells its own story Of boys generosity:
To the Editor: InclOsed please find 81
for the penny lunch fund. | am II years
old and live on farm near PipersvilIe,
Wis. | always have plenty to eat and
wish every boy and girl that have three
good meals day would send what pen
MES they can spare to help this good
cause. My mama sends dollar, too.
CARL LOUNSBURY.
R. F. D. No. 3, Box SO, Watertown, Wis.
Nav 6.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
One of Our Home Girls

At the seventh noon-day recital at the
State University Madison, department Of
public speaking and music held to-day
at the Assembly Hall, Miss Eieurette
Hartwig of this city was one of the par
Elephants on the program. Miss Hartwig
gave a reading, Cutting from the mill
on the Floss by George Eliot and her
friends are confident that she acquitted
herself with credit.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
An Automobile Free

The Milwaukee Journal is going to
give away an automobile to some person
in the state living outside of the city of
Milwaukee.
The Journol will send full information
to anyone interested, Simply write The
Journal, Milwaukee, Wis, and ask them
to send you the information about the
Free Auto.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Wisconsin Inventors

The following patents were issued this
week to Wisconsin inventors; reported
by D. Swift & Co., Patent Lawyers,
Washington, D. c.
F. Diehl, Sheboygan Falls, Machine
for preparing wood for gluing, F. n.
Gardner, Beloit, Grinding OF polishing
machine, c. H. Henning, Iron Ridge
Scrubbing machine, G. R. Radley, Mil
waukee. Protection for electric meters.
Copies of any of the above patents Will
be sent to our readers upon receipt of
ten cents, by D. Swift& s. Co., Washington,
D. c., our special patent correspondents.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
WdtertOWn Nursery

Whelan Bros, propacators, grow
ers and dealers in general line of
nursery stock. Apple trees Il spec
ialty. Large stock of evergreens
and shade trees. Small fruits flower
ing shrubs, plants, vines, ruses and
evergreens. All guaranteed stock.
1880 Oconomowoc avenue, Watertown,
Wis. Phone 231-x.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Mayor or Superintendent

Frank Nj. Eaton is undecided as to
whether he will be candidate next
spring for mayor or city superintendent
of schools. There is no doubt but that
he would make vigilant mayor and
talk plain English straight from the
shoulder, but the quaintness of his Ian
guage would hardly fit him for the other
rncifinn
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Only a BOdrder

Henry j. Kruger, proprietor of the
Palace Livery Stable, wants it distinctly
that the horse which kicked
him recently, was simply "bOarder'
and did not belong to him. lie was feed
ing the animal which apparently did
not appreciate his kindness or was too
playful for the comfort of Mr.. Krueger.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Married

Saturday, May Sth, 1909 at Jefferson
by the Methodist minister, Rev. J. R.
Shaw, Mr.. Cassimer Heinrich and Miss
Pauline Shriner both OF this city. The
groom and bride have many friends in
this city who wish them great joy and
prosperity.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

prairie coal; she was our ma when we
drank parched corn coffee in old Okla
homa in '89, and she's our ma now. She's
the best we ever had.
"If you see US tomorrow walking down
the street with a little woman with a
smile on her face you'll know that's ma.
"If you never had ma, you should
get one-and one like our ma, too"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

The old lady who was in the habit of
looking under the bed for burglars every
night after many years actually found
one, armed to the teeth, with dark Ian
tern, jimmy and all the burglars stock
in trade. The old lady, after careful
scrutiny Of the armed villain, addressed
him with bright, rather pleased voice,
as follows:
"Oh, there you are, are you? Why,
| have been looking for you for years!"
The desperate made no response; as
tOnishment disarmed him more effectual
ly than any weapon could have done. He
crawled from under the bed, skunk out
Of the room, down the stairs, and out of
the house, and the old lady, quite happy,
got into her bed and went to sleep.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

DR.. A. Il. Hartwig was a profess
sional visitor at Jefferson Monday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
LET THE WHOLE
TRUTH BE KNOWN
Facts About the City Printing as They Are, But
Not as the Times Would Have You
Believe They Are.

The following the drawn against the City General
Fund for City Printing they the official records for
year, beginning April 2oth, Ioo8 to April 2oth
TTEMIZED STATEMENT
From April 2oh, 1908 to April 2oth,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
VOLUME XIX.
For An Idle Moment

"Maria," said Mr.. Jenkins, as he pushed
the bed against the wall, Maria, didn't
| ask you week ago to oil those castors?
They creak something awful" 81 know
you did, James. But their isn't drop
of castor oil in the house.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

The new teacher had just taken charge
OF the school and was learning the names
OF the pupils, The first one she asked
said his name was julie. The teacher
trying to reprove the boy said: That's
not proper. Your name is Julius" The
next boy she asked was named Bill, and
thinking he could please her said: MY
name is Bilious"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

Smoke --latest Out" Sc cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

The way in which an Oklahoma editor
announced that his mother was coming to
visit him may seem trifie breezy, but it
is safe to say that there isn't mother
living who would not be glad to have her
advent hailed with such genuine delight
and pride. This is the way he spread the
tidings abroad.
"The editor of the News Republican is
going to tog up little this evening. Go
ing to change collars and put on a pair
of cuffs, if we can find any. Going to
get shaved, and going to get our shoes
shined and the pegs cut ont, so we can
walk right pertly.
MAS a-comin' down to see as. You
know who ma is? Ma is our only ma
and she's good one, too-one of the old
Ohio Quaker sort, you know.
MA lives in Kingfsher. She was our
ma when we were born; she was our ma
out in western Kansas when we hunted
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
ACCIDENT MAY
 COST LIFE
t8y United P-ess.>

ATLIN, B. c. Sept. S-George Pike. waiter on the steamer Clean CT met with a serious accident while out hunting yesterday which may cost him his life.
 Armed witb q 22-caliber rifle. Mir. Pike started out for a little hunting trip. and when passing through But ler's wood yard. he ripped on a stick of wood. and in falling the rifle was turned in such manner that it explod- ed. the bullet entering the stomach near the navel. He was brought to the Atllu hospital at ? o'clock this morning whe-. an exau. ation waa made. which showed no hope.
 Mir. Pike is a Englishmar by bi;te, and his home is in wylam-on-Tync, England. Before com'as to Alaska MT. P'ka resided for son.e time at Esquimalt.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
A. B. ID GIVE
 VAUDEVILLE

All arrangements have been com, pleted by the entertainment commit, tee of the Arctic Brotherhood for a Vaudeville entertainment for next Wednesday evening, Sept 18th.
 The entertainment consists of ten numbers and all of the best local talent will take part.
 The entertainment will be followed by a dance, and the two prominent rastlmes of skagway being offered at the same time and for the same price should insure a good attendance, to say nothing of the little hints which have been made that there are to be some very clever little songs and skits in the first part of he evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(sy United Press.)

BOSTON, Mass. Sept. 7--Richard Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior, has an appointment to meet Presid- ent Taft tomorrow night at the Pres ident's summer home at Beverly.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
CLUB
 ID REOPEN.

The House Committee of the sSag. way Elks. decided to open the Club next Tuesday night with q grand ball, bowling and cards. An effort will be made to make this one of the incest dances of the season, and invitations will be issued at once so that the date September 14th) will be re- served by all Elks and their families.
 The B. P. o. E. Club Rooms have been repaired and fitted up in such a way that they are second to none in Alaska. and the enthusiasm already shown would indicate something big in the line of bowling scores this year. The alleys have been trued up vanished, and the lights re-arranged. A dozen first class balls are ready for use. so that there is good cause to look for something unusual. The Club rooms will be open all winter. Ladies regular days will be on We'd nesdays of each week, as heretofore.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
VETERAN PACIFIC COAST
 MERCHANT DIES AT 72 YEARS
(6y United Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sept. & Abraham schwabacher, the founder o' the immense grocery and hardware establishments on the Pacific coast died at an early hour this morning al the age of 72 years.
 Mir. Schwabacher has not actively engaged in the business world for some years past, having retired when his sons were able to continue the en- terprises which he had established.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
PRINCESS ROYAL IS IN PORT

The Princess Royal docked at 2:l5 this afternoon with 45 passengers, IS os whom were round trippers, and a cargo of 3O5 tons of freight.
 She is scheduled to sail at ' O clock Thursday ventus. When asked as to the passenge- list for the south bou-d trip. Mir. LoHlc sta.ed that the accommodation had all beao sold out
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
DR. COOK DISCOVERY DOUBTED

statement as to reaching the pole, Dr. Cook stated that he was able to verify his discovery when the proper time came.
 Dr. Cook is in receipt of offers from all over the world making offers for the story of the discovery, some of the publishers offering fabulous sums for the story to be published in book form.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
RIVER REPORTS

The Dawson arrived at Whitehorse yesterday at lO:45 p, m. The casca passed Yukon Crossing at 11:SO a, m. and the whitehorse reported at Stewart Rlvr at S:SO a. m, all bound up stream.
 The selkirk passed Yukon Crossing at 5:2O a. m. sailing down stream,
 The Dawson will be the next boat for lower river points, leaving White horse Thursday night.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
HUMBOLDT TOMORROW AT ElGHT A N

The Humboldt will arrive in port tomorrow morning at o'clock and and will probably sail about 10 o'clock according to the advices received by W. w. Boughton this morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
PEARY IS HEADED H0NE

directly to St. Johns, New Bruns- wick. by rail and thence to New York reaching New York within S6 hours after he arrives in St. Johns.
 EAGLE, ISLAND, Me. Sept, Mrs Robert E. Peary is preparing to meet her husband. She has not seen him for more than year.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
LET WAR CONTINUE, SAYS D|CK|E

Interviewed today by the Boston newspapers, Ballinger was in a bel ligerent mood. He said that Clifford Pinchots attacks upon him were not founded on facts, but that he was content to let the war continue until the public learned the truth.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
VOLCANO.
 IN ALEUT|AN
(ey United Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sept. S- Capt. webber, master of the Alaska Packers Association steamer Lehui, arrived in port today.
 Capt. Webber stated that the vol cano Akutan which is situated on one 0. the Aleutian islands is in violnet eruption.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(By United Press,

BROOKLYN, N. Y. Sept. "A wire
 less message from Commander Rob ert E. Peary on board the steamer Roosevelt received late today states that he will reach sideney. N. S., Thursday afternoon and then proceed
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
BLACK BALL LINE ID USE
 OUTSIDE PASSAGE ID WESTWARD

the Ohio may cause the Alaska Steam ship company to discontinue the oper- ation of large vessels via the inside route, but when the officials of the company were questioned on this point, they stated that at this time they were unable to state whether or not they would continue to use the inside passage.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(ey United Press.)

ARDEN, N. Y. Sept. 7-E, H. liar. riman is weaker today, according to reports which have leaked out from his immediate household. He is be. ing closely guarded, however, and now news of his condition is being given to members of the press. The attending physicians have hope that he will survive his last relapse.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(sy United Press,

NEW YORK, Sept S-Wireless mes sages received in this city this morn ing from Commander Peary at Ind, ian Harbor are to the effect that Dr. Cook never reached the pole and that Eskulmaux say that Dr, Cook was never outside of land.
 COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. s When told of Commander Peary's
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Benjamin Vitou, First Class Ser gcant. Hospital Corps, U. s. A. will bc a passenger south on the Cottage City. Sergeant Vitou has been re- tired and is on his way to his home at Akron. Ohio.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
COTTAGE CITY AT MD NIGHT

Frank Stuart, agent for the Pacific Coast SS. company received advices that the Cottage City would dock at midnight.
 The Cottage City has 30 passengers aboard and a cargo of 112 tons of freight, and 12 head of cattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(5y United Press)

SEATTLE, Sept. S-The Alaska Steamship Co.,. formally turned the wrecked steamer Ohio, together with Ter cargo over to the underwriters today. The surveyors appointed by the underwriters to survey the cargo and wreck advise the wreck be sold.
 It Is rumored that the wreck of
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Lieut.. Col. Cooke, who has been officer at Fort Gibbon for the past two years, was a passen- ger in on last nights train, After a sl ort visit at Fort Seward, he will go to he states where he will be as- signed to one O the posts.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
WILL
 BOSS PANAMA
(ey United Prsss.>

NEW ORLEANS, La. Sept, That Theodore Roosevelt will superintend the building of the Panama Canal upon his return from Africa is the report which has gained wide spread credence in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Leonard P. Smith, brother-in-law of E. E. Harvey, accompanied by Mrs. Smith and their child, arrived in skagway last Saturday from Conrad. MT. Smith left for Haines and thence to the Porcupine, while Mrs. Smith and child left Sunday on the Jeffer- son for Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Colvin Inkster, who has been in charge of one of the big dredges of the Yukon Basin Gold Mining Com. pany was a caller at the Alaskan of- fee today. Mir. Inkster is on his way out for the winter and will spend tie next six months in the Sound cites.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
STEEL WORKERS STRIKE ENDED

and the Pressed Steel Car company by which five thousand men have been idle for the passed two months is practically ended. the men voting tc return to work.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Walter w. Liggett. editor of The Alaskan, went to Haines today.
 Judge w. B. Stout, Mrs. Whitcomb ard Miss Fritze Hansen of Haines returned to Haines today on the HegG
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
(By United Press.)

PITTSBURG. Pa. Sept. S-The strike which has been on between the United Steel Workers of America
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

There will be Band Practice tonigh All members are requested to be pre-, sent.
 w. c. Mckenzie and Bert McKen' zie arrived in Skagway today after a four days hunting trip at Lewis lake, They were quite successful.
 Mir. s. c. Leslie, assistant to the second vlce-president of the Canadian Pacific Railway together with his wife and two children are round trip passengers on the Princess Royal.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08
HARTMAN IS SLOWLY SINKING

that no hopeful news can be truth fully given, is evidenced by the state ment made today by the physician in charge Dr. Lyle. He stated that no bulletins would be given out un- |, ss Hartman was dying.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

ARDEN, N. Y. Sept. S--A late bull letln was given out today stating that after passing very critical night. the condition of F. H. Hartman Is considered to be somewhat improved.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

Subscribe for The Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-09-08

ARDEN, N. Y. Sept. S-That the condition of E. H. Hartman is such
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
SAILING IN CIRCLES

Gus things that had b~efallen him made
a deep impression on the jury.
The two prisoners we're found guilty
immediately and sentenced TO long
prison terms: for, the court pointed out,
IL is no light onense to trifie with hui
man life on shipboard.
Star was then prosecuted by the ship
owners. but. with money and influence,
he managed to get OF with only a light
fine.
Poor Jim, h stowaway. was not so
lucky. Though BouneT made every ef-
fort 20 nave the killing OF the cattle
man proved accidental. the jury found
against Jim in one OF the lesser degrees
OF m~anslSughter, and he received only
five years in Jail He went of without
a muTmuT, hopeful for the day when he
would be set free ana be able TO accept
Mr.. Bonneris offer Of a position for
life as mead stableman on one Of MI
Bonners country places.
When all the trials were over the
Boomers and Eben decided TO complete
their trip to London.
They took a fast boat. for reasons Of
their own, and MariOry and Eben we're
married the day after they arrived in
London II has been a long siege, but
everything YVES over at last and they
by being able TO think Of the gruesome
one through which they had passed
safely such a short time before.
After the weddins, while Marjory and
L@tFA W. hfdaiAAAhE n lNOltte AtANuh ~
Italy and getting ready to start, Mr..
Bonner came in TO say Sood-by.
Both hated to par from him for even
a short while, but he had insisted.
"Oh. father cried Marjory, throw
Ing her arms around his neck. for there
had always been a great tie between
them, II do hate TO leave you"
1T won't be long, grille" answered
Mr.. Bonner, with A smile. Then you
and Eben Will come back, and we'll be
busy in starting the electrical company
we have talked about. I hope we ali
three can live more or less together
after that"
You're more than a father 20 me.
said Eben. aking Bonner's hand in a
firm grasp MY father and mother
died when / was Young and I don't
remember them well. Bat I know that
no more for me than YOU have. I'll
have to live I'D to the trust in me vOu
showed when q put up that S50.0eo-
bond that I would make good. I didn't
make good. but Marjorv did. and I'll
take hef the glory because We are ono
now"
That's right. You deserve it" smiled
Bonner. looking at EOen as though he
were his real son. And that reminds
me I still have that bond TO consider.
I haven't u snv place for that 5000
yet. 7 was fust thinking the other day
been for you tw1, and 7 think I'd bet
ter give It TO you now You seem 10 be
able TO take car of money better than
7 do"
They both protested. but Bonner in
sisted on giving them the amount OF
the bond for a wedding present Be
sides that he give them his paternal
blessing. and thar was worth more to
THE END.
The Washington times., 1909-09-30
- By -
ROBERT CARLTON BROWN

lated the telegram together. You told
me m ono OF you letters while Eben
was sick that the detectives a dis
SoNeIed stars secret telegraph code,
bCI YOU didn't think the thing would
amount TO much You see what il has
to. Here is n complete trans
lation OF the telegram. which we could
never have secured without the key
n drew out another pape and
Bonner read over his shoulder.
City.
AS expected. racing date y. Y.
changed TO 18th. Fix compass. Mix up
boat as planned. make IL put back to
American port Find somebody else
70 suffer for il. VIII sue company
when boat puts back. STAR
Good cried Bonner. That's all
We need. It's the missing link. and you
rave saved the bond
lie turned and grasred Eben's hand.
ITS al over but the shouting. boy"
But I'm afraid I don't quite under
stand. - protested Eben. rs il ali right?
Is that all that's needed?'
''Of course. Now Che whole thing is
clear. That telegram Will incriminate
Star. You see. it's against the rules
for kilograms to be shown, but Mar
Jory made love 20 the manager and
got this, l guess" he said plaSfulIy.
I did not Don't YOU believe him,
Eben-' cried the girl. Il Just made
him give il to me. A woman can do
anything with q man"
Il believe It," answered Eben han
PLY, reaching out and taking her soft
hand in his.
You see, Star thought De was safe, -
Mr.; Bonner continued his explanation,
and Eben hardly heard, because he was
looking deep into the girls eyes. h
never imagined anybody would suspect
such a telegram. Many of them dre
sent in code, and this ode would have
noon THnnCEnhNn - e. hnAnHF hnnAAaEsN
that one of my detectives stumbled onto
the KEY 10 it."
Yes, 1 understand. But that isn't
all ! have 10 make me happy said
Eben. Il feel like a we'll man. want
10 get up already. To think that Mar
JoTy saved that $4,000 for you. Oh.
I'm too happy for words"
Seeing that Eben addressed himself
10 Marjory and looked only at her.
Bonner quietly withdrew with the evil
dence that Marjory had procured.