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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Wheat Sells For s1.ss In Texas.

Reports received at Forth Worth
from the wheat growing belt Of north
Texas show that the first Of this sea
sons wheat In the United States is be-
ing contracted for at $1.35 and up
ward.
In some instances farmers are OBJ.
tanning contracts that will give them
any advance that may occur in the
market at the time the wheat has been
threshed.
Millers are eagerly buying the crop
at the prevailing quotations.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
oIrI Blinded By Llahtnlna.

While she was sitting with hei
back to window awaiting her turn
to enter the gold medal oratorical
contest at the vincennes Qnd) uni
versity. Miss Ola Wilson Yates. a
member Of the graduating class. was
blinded by fash of lightning. She
remained blind an hour On regainine
her sight she insisted on going into
the contest. She spoke for Ave min
utes and became blind again She was
led OF the stage by President Ellis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Banks Are Prosperous.

During the current fiscal year the
national banks OF the United States
have received in individual deposits
total sum of $4.S26. 060.Ss4. which lie
more than billion and half dollars
In excess Of the entire outstanding
money supply OF the United States
The year which will close with the
present month has been one of excep
tional prosperity for national banks.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Thought Boys Club Lightning Stroke,

When she was accidentally struck
on the head by a base ball bat in the
hands Of a seven-year-old hoy. Mrs
Charles Bergold, OF Bloomsbury. Pa.
was rendered unconscious and remain
ed in that state for several hours. The
accident occurred while heavy thun
derstorm was in progress. and upon
regaining consciousness Mrs. Bergold
thought that she had been struck by
lightning.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
John o. Got Checks Mixed.

John D. Rockefeller paid a water
bill for t16 In the village of East
Cleveland. o.. where his Forest Hill
home is located. with check
for s76.57314. The check was mailed
from New FORK and evidently the en-
velopes became mixed. The villa se
clerk after recovering mailed the big
check back.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
His Complaint.

Countryman Ito doctor)- Think
bain't well. doctor. The more I eats
the less I wants loike. Doctor Om-
pressively)-A An. yes. Of course. You
zee. everything you eat fies to your
stomach. Punch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Maniac nlows up Home.

While he was in a At of insanity
at Marquam. near Oregon City. Ore.
Bert Garrett placed charge of dyna-
mite under the kitchen of his house.
The house was destroyed. and Garrett.
his wife and daughter. aged Ave. were
killed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Some Fruit Labels.

Several years ago we published col
umn Of labels which were SO appreciated
by the ladies' that we have had many
requests to repeat it. which we do this
week. We will run these for several
weeks and then make change, so you
may get not only good supply by cut
ting them out each week, but also a
variety.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

DIsfigured Sister For Wanting TO Wed
Enraged when he was told that his
twenty-year-old sister Bessie was to
be married. William H. Blessing.
thirty years Of age. attacked the girl
In their home In New Orleans. La.
with q hiatt let. inflicting several seri.
GUS wounds. He then threw acid IN her
eyes and mouth The girl may recover,
but will be disfigured for life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
LETTING the Cat Out.

''say. grandpa. make noise like a
frog" coaxed little Tommy.
"What for. my sonr
"Why. papa says that when you
croak wen get $5.000.-success Maya.
zine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Wor,en 70 Wear loads.

Real toads for hatpins promise to
displace metallized roses and other
ornaments. A manufacturing firm at
Waukegan. ILL.,. has accepted an order
from Chicago milllnary jobbing houses
for $4,000 netallized toads.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Wharf Caves In; Eleven Drowned.

Four women. five men and two chill
dren lost their lives by drowning when
the excursion steamer Margaret made
a fastening at Vaudeville. La. on the
north coast Of Lake Pontchartrain,
twenty-five miles from New Orleans.
The wharf gave way and about seven.
ty-five people we're thrown into the
waters of the lake.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Carnegie Founded 1900 Libraries.

Andrew Carnegie has founded 1900
public libraries. representing donations
Of $51 .696. 1853. according to his state
ment In the current number of Col
lier's Weekly. Up to Dec. 81. 1908
the philaptt ropist says he erected in
the United States $50 'libraY buildings
with branches at q cost Of $34.S70. 74b
England AID Wales came second In
the list, with 329 buildings and fifty.
nine branches. at a cost OF $7.S59. $50.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12

JOHN w. STATION,
Attorney al. Law. Snow Hiil. Md Office In the
Court House. will Re In Berlin every Saturday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-06-12
Comb Brush and Mir
rOr Sets

We have a large assortment Of
Silver Toilet Sets, in grey finish
and polished. Ranging in price
from 1925 to SIS. 90.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
A Large Petition

4 petition, asking for the restora-
tion of Chas. Mackay to his old posi-
tion as superintendent of the gas
works Of the Watertown Gas and Elec-
trio 90. will be presented to j. I.
Beggs of Milwaukee on his next visit
to this city. Ihe petition is over
twelve feet in length, double column
and contains several hundred names,
the name of about every business
man in the city being on the petition.
As Mr.. Mackay had been with the
company from its incorporation and
very popular with its patrons and the
public generally, many feel that in
Justice, he should be rsinstated to his
old position especially in view of the
fact that he is an old resident and
taxpayer, and that his home is here
and entitled to more considera tion
than stranger would be.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Hicks Wedther Prediction

For the month of April, 1909, regu
lar storm period is central on the 2nd
reaching from March 81 to April 5, cul-
mInatlng on and touching the 4th and
9th, centering on the 5th and extending
three days before and after that date. is
one of the most marked seismic periods
of the year. Excessive rains, with floods
and tornadOes are indicated.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 7th and 8th. The people in the
northern sections should not be sur
prised by destructive sleet storms. even
billiards at either Of the three storm
periods in April.
A regular storm period covers the 11th
to the 10th. Vicious thunder storms,
heavy rains and hail will occur in many
localities and should tropical conditions
prevail at this time, there is liable to be
dangerous and tornado storms.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 18th, 18th and goth. This period
promises to be practically prolOnga-
tion of the preceding period, Frosts and
much cooler weather will follow this pc
riod and tGrnadoes are not improbable
in many central and southern sections
A regular storm period IS central on
the 25th, covering % to %. Storms will
culminate from the Mississippi valley
eastward to the Atlantic. Much cooler
weather will prevail with frOsts during
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
After WdtertOWn Industry

The question of stuffing geese for
market came up at Madison, last
week, at the hearing of the assembly
public health committee.
Dr. G. A. Harper, president of the
state board of health, pointed &c the
aug Ter who thrusts a fish hook through
the body of small frog. Then he
elaborated upon the custom of stuffing
geese for the market, an industry for
which Watertown and the surrounding
country is noted.
Talk about cruelty" said DR..
Harper. "Why, these people put
geese into little coops and every four
hours they poke noodles down their
throats. Untold suffering Is borne
by the dumb creatures. The man who
thrusts the most noodles down the
throats of suffering goose gets
fame here an abroad and millions lose
their eyes to the beastly cruelty of
the practice. | say that it would he
better to devote some energy toward
stopping this torture than to stopping
a practice that benefits mankind i'm
measurably =
Assemblyman Hambrecht asked DR..
Harper why he didn't take pains to
stop the goose stuffing industry and
DR.. Harper said it was not in his
province. He suggested that Mr..
Hambrecht take steps to do SO himself
and the assemblyman said he would
look into the matter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

pains topoint out to each family in turn
just how the thermometer would indicate
the proper degree of temperature,
'As | was making the rounds one day
| inquired of the woman at the head of
one establishment, wherein [ observed
my thermometer proudly displayed at
the end Of a string, whether she had
followed my instruction.
Yes, sir answered she, Pm very
careful about the temperture. | watch
the thing all the time as it hangs up
there
"'What do you do when the tempera-
ture rises above 68?'
I take it down, sir, an put it outside
till it cOols off bit.
A man advertised recently in London
paper to forward, on receipt Of postage
stamps, Sound, practical advice that
would be applicable at any time and to all
persons and conditions Of life"
On receipt Of the stamps, he sent his
numerous victims the following:
''NeVer give boy penny to hold your
shadow while you climb a tree to look
into the middle of next week."
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
AGENTS WANTED!

In order to double the subscription list
of the Leader, agents are wanted in the
towns and villages adjacent to Water
town to solicit subscriptions. In order
to make it an object for such agents to
become interested and active, the pub
Usher Of The Leader will give agents so
cents each fer every cash. subscriber.
The subscription price for The Leader is
Sl.5Q per amnum and with little effort
many subscribers could be secured in
each locality and the agents make good
thing without much effort. If those
who are disposed to take advantage of
the above offer will send their name and
post-otfice address, blank receipts will
be sent them which they can eli out and
give the new subscribers, retaining their
commission out of the money received
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Notice Of Removal

Dr.. Albert E. Voss, who: for the
past five years has had full charge
of the dental practice conducted over
Hertel & Hoffmann's store, under the
firm name of Soliday & Voss, has
sold out his interest in the same 10
nr. A. +. Solliday
DR.. Voss will remove to new Offices
over John Heisnann' grocery store,
formerly Or. Shinnick's Office, where
he will be pleased TO meet his former
patients.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Town of WdtertOWn

Town of Watertown, March %, 1905
Mr.. and Mrs. John Witte celebrated
the twenty fifth anniversary Of their
marriage Saturday evening March
Goth. The Rev. Weingrath made a
short address after hountiful supper
had been served to eighty gusts.
1t was an evening OF rare enjoyment
and all hope that Mr. and Mrs. Witte
may have many recurrence of the day.
The cut of town guests were. Albert
Piper Davenport, N. D., William
Piper, Lenora, N. D.. Mrs. Herman
Deysenroth and daughter Esther of
Columbus, MIR. and Mrs. James Step
renson and son Sun Prairie, Meta
Flath Alice. N. D., and Emma On
cken, Madison, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
VOLUME XIX
NJ. W. u. Notes

With the field drying up at the
present rate the NJ w. u. baseball
team will to all probabilities have
an initial practice on Saturday. This
will give the squad three weeks of
practice before the first game at
Ripon. The changes in the team
wilt be but minor and few. Most
Of the old members have returned and
in reality but three or four positions
are open. The box, for the manage
ment has for some time felt great
uneasiness will presumably be filled
by Koehler. He is an old man at
the position and has in his career
pitched not a single losing game.
Providing his arm, thrown out during
The past season, does not give way,
be will without doubt make good.
Other aspirants promising and ener-
getic competitors, are: Berg, Hans,
Pieper and Frye. Capt Ziesemer,
whose work as captain and player
ranks high in excellency, will receive
the balls behind the bat. Henry
Zeisler, who played u good game at
short during the past year is candidate
for first base. Hoffman tas decided
to drop all "little things" but the
ball. We are all glad to hear 1t
and do not doubt that the Nebraska
wonder will play at second, better
man than ever. Berg and Eickmann,
both good basemen and batter, are
Candidates for third base. P. Zeisler.
ssname that speaks for itself will play
shortstop. o. Koch, a sure and fast
fielder will play in the center garden,
2. Bergman, a last year second team
man, good at the bat as well as in
the field, is a candidate for left field.
With this or similar lineup North
western expects to turn out better
team than ever
Eleven new baseball suits Of the
latest pattern, league style, arrived
Yesterday. That the team will dc
them Justice there is no doubt.
o
The new editors to fill the vacan-
cies caused by S. Prob5t, P. Berg
man, II. SchalIer and Fl. Koch we re
appointed by the faculty yesterday.
Nal Whyte. 10. A. Werner, IL,
F. Schweppe, IL. and P. Froehlke,
II, We're elected. In the meeting
of the staff today L. Berg, 10. was
elected editor chief, and K. Zies-
emsr. business ranger. wish Size
generous assistance of the Watertown
merchants the "Black and Red is
now again placed On good financial
basis and it is the sincere hope of the
new management of the publication
that this help be- extended in the fu-
ture. The new staff will give the
retiring members d farewell banquet
next Saturday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
New Five Cent Theatre

A new five cent theatre is to be es-
tablished in the store room in the
building ON Main street owned by DR..
M. O'Malley. The interested parties
are from Oh cagu and claim that they
will give the people of Watertown
something out of the ordinary and
thoroughly up-to-date in every fea-
ture. AS there is already two five
cent theatres in the city, it will be a
question as to the best as far as pat
ronage is concerned and the parties in
terested in the new place of amusa-
ment intend to be the best.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
A New departure

1t is reported from Milwaukee
that the Milwaukee Light, Heat &
Traction company intends to have a
double track from that city TO Ocon o.
mowoc and single from there to
Watertown. That it was the original
plan to proceed from this city directly
to Madison, but is now proposed to
AVOID paralelling the Chicago, Mil
Waukee & ST. Paul ruad by turning
south along Johnson creek from
Watertown, and passing along the
north side of Lake Mills. through
Desfeld, and 80 to Madison.
The people of Lake Mills and Deer
field can congratulate themselves that
tt ere has been change in the orr
ginal plan and that they are to have
an interurban service.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Will Have Big Congregation

Frank M. Eaton says, that he will
either preach or practice medicine
and as he mas nc taste for the practice,
he will probably preacn. He will
have an immense congregation for
his church, for it will De the great
universal church, and every man who
uses emphatic language will be entit-
led to membership. and the article to
be subscribed to will be: "Do unto
others as ye would others shuuld do
unto you.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Amend Its Charter

The Evangelical Lutheran Home for
Fecble-M Minded chill l1ren, WatertOwn
corporation, has amended its charter by
changing the time and manner of its an
nual elections and reducing the number
of directors from p to and prescribing
the duties of its officers and qualifca-
tions for membership. The association
the coming summer will erect $4,000
building on its land southwest Of the
city for home and school for the chill
dren placed under its care.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

The Leader is under obligations to
State superintendent Q. P. Cary for
copy of the Wisconsin Arbor and
Bird Day Annual. II is very fine,
and credit to those who furnished
the matter, cuts and complied it.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
A Big Crowd

There was a large crowd in attend
ance at the Thauer auction sale We'd
nesdsy. There were buyers present
from johnson Creek, Waterloo,
Lake Mills, Juneau, Clyman. Jeffer-
son, FCrt Atkinson, Portage and the
surrounding country. Donovan sang
melodionaly and the horses, buggies,
hacks, cutters, harnesses etc., solo
fairly we'll.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

the last four or five nights of the month,
If the first half of the month is not char
acterized by frequent and intense storms
of some kind, seismic disturbances will
be more severe and general toward the
latter part Of the month.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
For Sdle-BuSineSS

For Sale in misunderstanding
good Gents Furnishing Store, prom
inent business street, clean muderr
stock, grand money maker. Address
VIM. Ewig, Germania building. Mil.
"aukse, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Will Speak Sunday Evening

Prof. Henry Kruger of Milwaukee
former town of Emmet boy, who
has been befure the legislature this
week to argue the teachers pension
bill, will speak in the First Methodist
church Sunday evening next, ON
Temperance. Mr.. Kruger is in
the city visiting relatives at the home
of Mr.. Chas. Goetsch, 407 Seventh
street
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Hard on the Preacher

She What do you think of the new
preacher?
He-Well, I'm sorry now that |
paid the doctor SO much money fer
trying to cure my insomnia.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
Will be a Candidate

After much persuasion upon the part
of his friends, Charles Mackay has con-
sented to be an aldermanic candidate in
the first war; at the approaching muni-
cipal election. Should he be elected, he
would make an active member of that
body and look well after the interests of
his ward and the city generally.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

We have a few wood seat and will
low rockers left. Cume in and see
what you can find tn brighten up
your home for the spring cleaning
The Central Trading Company.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

CANNED FISH of most any
variety. Quality considered and
prices right.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

Emil Kehl of the Weltbuerger
was visitor Tuesday at Jefferson.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26

The lady sitting in the great west end
specialists waiting room was certainly
inclined TO embOnpOint. She was even
plump. Nay, more she was what is
known as quite fat" Come, let us be
frank, she was elephantine.
At summons from a powdered aristo-
crat in purple breeches, she rose and
waddled into the physicians sanctum.
The great man cast up his hands in hor-
ror.
My dear lady" he exclaimed. 'but
you are -ahemL-mOre inclined to embOn-
point than ever. Have you been follow
ing the treatment prescribed. Are you
quite sure that you ate what [ ordered?"
Everything" answered the portly pa
tient, with a gesture of surprise.
The specialists brow wrinkled in per-
plexity.
And nothing else?"
Nothing whatever" replied the lady
except, of course, my ordinary meals. :"
A prominent physician of Baltimore
tells of an amusing experience of the
early days of his practice, when he was
residing in a small town by far the
majority of the workers were coal miners.
Twas greatly distressed by the unsani-
tary conditions prevailing in their cot
tages,'' says the decor. "aRd among
other things | tried to explain to each
household the Importance of maintaining
a wholesome atmosphere in the sleeping
rooms. | laid in a stock of thermometers,
which were distributed to the households
where they were most needed. | took
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-03-26
For An Idle Moment

Melba, describing Australia IL an in
terview, said:
"My fellow countrymen are like your
westerDers Of the '70s. They have a de-
I licious humor and mOcking skepti-
cism.
"The bishop Of Ballarat rode one night
into a little township Of his diocese that
he had never visited before. 1t was late
and rainy. The only building with a
light in it was the office Of the local pa
per, and the bishop knocked on the door
with his crop stick.
"'HeIlO beIOwp cried voice, and a
head popped out of the window above.
q am the bishop of Ballarat,' said
the prelate mildly. will you be SO good
as to direct me to an hotel?'
From the rO0mful Of cOmpOsitOrs
came loud burst Of laughter, and an
other man stuck out his head and said
to the bishop in a tone of kindly reproof;
Look here, old man, you've had
about enough hotel for one night! Go
on home and 60 to bed, or you'll get
run in as sure as shOOtin.
They were trying an Irishman, charged
with petty offense, in an Oklahoma
town, when the judge asked:
''Haye you any one in court who will
youch for your good character?"
"Yis. your honor" quickly responded
the Celt: there's the sheriff there"
WhereupOn the sheriff eyinced signs Of
great amaZement.
"Why, your HONOR he declared. Il
don't even know the man."
"Obserye, your honor" said the Irish
man triumphantly, 'obserye that I've
lived in the county for over twelve years
an the sheriff doesn't know me yit!
Amt that character for YEP"
Andy McTayish was ''nO feeling just
WeeI," so he went to the doctor and
stated his complaints.
What do you drink?" demanded the
medicO
'Whusky."
"HoW much?'
Maybe a bottle day."
"Do you SmOke?"
yes"
'How much?"
1.-TWO ounces a day."
"Well, you give up whiskey and tobacco
altogether
Andy took I'M his cap and in threa steps
reached the door.
andy" called the doctor, you have
not paid for my adyicep'
"Ahm no takkin' it, snapt Andy, as
he shut the door behind him.
wireless telegraphy is a fact, We
have it now, and just beyond that is
telepathy," said DR.. John Wesley Hill
at the Metropolitan temple.
Not long ago met man, friend
of mine, with whom | talked. He said
to me, Think of name and [ thought
of my mothers maiden name, and, like a
flash, he wrote it upon card That is
telepathy, and that is coming. We
will have it, but it will not come as a
devils sideshow presided over by me-
dium, 1t will come under the guidance
of Divine Providence.
"The wireless telegraph will yet be
slow beside the lightninglike inter
change Of thought -telepathy. We are
coming to new era of the intellectual
supremacy of man."
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