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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26
THETHANKSCIvINC
BASKET
VOLUME XXXXX

~ OBJ placed the big basket be-
tween his feet on the floor and
looked out Of the window Of
the train.
In Bob's basket was a big Thanks
giving turkey, surprise for the folks
at home. There was no turkey in the
basket which man who sat next to
Bob placed on the floor between his
feet. What was in it Bob discovered
when he undertook to surprise the
folks at home. He surprised them all
right enough, but he surprised himself
also, for he found that he and the
man had somehow changed baskets
and that instead of a turkey he had
brought home a bottle attached to a
fine boy baby.
Dire was Bob's disappointment, for
the turkey his mother in his absence
had provided was far inferior to the
one he had unwittingly exchanged for
the baby.
Bobs mother took the baby to her
arms aud her heart, and, to her credit
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

bound, a / M o S t
C b o k / n g t b e
breath out of him.
do that again."
he growled. land
I'll kill you!" And
he threw the boy
Into a corner and
darted out Of the
house with the
baby. locking the
door from the out
side.
Bob picked him.
self up from the
floor Snd tried the
door. 1t yielded
nothing. Then he
got a chair and
pulled himself up
to the transom.
In a second he
was through it.
hatless, d u S t Y
choked and pant
ing, but thirsting
for revenge. Dow
ed, three at a time
Up the street,
boys, he darted,
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be it said, she
did so before
she aScertained
that the cloth
ing and orna-
mentS of the lit
tie stranger in
dicated that it
was a baby of
distinction.
"One of the
Four Hundred, "
she said to her
husband.
mo doubt the
f ur hundred
and first" he
laughed, in spite
of having just
lost his job.
Next morning,
b o w G V e r.
Thanks giving g
Eornin e - his
face wore a diff
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to cover t b @ i r
f e e t, and-nO.
you n e G d not
dress them. be
cause | d O n {
want to uIaar
you extra WORK,
and you know
I'd have to un-
dress them before
| baked t lem i.
And. please. Mr..
Butcher, see that
their eyes are
closed. for | nev-
er could have the
heart toput them
into the oven if
they were look
ing at me.
IT ha n k you.
You have been
so kind that |
have a notion to
tell you a Sc
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

daughter. w a s
married in an
q u t oc a r. but
maybe you don't
care for roman
tic maria ges.
81 asked Mr..
j o h n Vincent
Harris when he
kisSed-that / s,
when he left me
this N o r n i n g
what / should
buy, and he said
to e e t. | de-
clare, I believe
I've forgotten!
Oh; yes, now |
know. He spoke
of a bird and a
bottle II a V e
you any birds in
b o t t | es ? No?
That's too bad.
And after | had
hppn co careful
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Thanksgiving Conundrums.
Here is a collection of conundrums
which may be served up while the tur-
key is being served on Thanksgiving
day:
What part of the turkey assists my
lady in making her toilet? Comb.
What part of the turkey opens the
front door? Last part-key.
What part of the turkey will appear
on Wednesday, Dec. 1? Bill.
What part of a turkey is part of a
sentence? Claws (clause).
What part Of turkey is used for
cleaning purposes? Wings for dust
ers).
What part OF turkey does the farm
er watch with anxiety? The crop.
Why is the man who eats too fast
like turkey? Both are gobblers.
What part of the turkey is an orien-
tai? The first part-Turk.
Why ought the turkey to be ashamed
when he is being served? Because we
see the turkey dressing.
What color gets its name from the
turkey? Turkey red.
When the turkey is cooking, in what
country is he? In Greece.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

MAILS CLOSE.
Mails close at the Postoffice as follows:
EAST WEST NORTH SOUTH
900 amt 1916 pint 200 mt 1880 m
200 mt 9O0pm 900 p mt SIS m
525 mt
9a0pm
Watertown and Madison, S:15 a m 6 :05 m
Mail for all Rural Routes close at Ills m
Except Sundays.
d. T. EBERLE, P. NJ
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-26

Turkeys and People.
I'd hate to be turkey
Wouldn't your
Getting roasted or else being
In a stew;
But, though we have no feathers, we are
collared and we're cuffed,
And Thanksgiving day the turkeys not
the only thing that's stuffed.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
pRnRArE NOTICE

erArr NJI2IA1EE:e6 ~ ~ GG1-n,r1
HENNEP1N.--1N PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Grace F.
Radcliffe, Decea sed.
Letters testamentary on the Estate: Of
Grace F. Radcliffe, deceased, late Of the
County of Hennepfn and State Of Mime
sofa, being granted to John H. Steele Of
said County and State. =.
And it appearing. upon proper proof by
the affidavit of the said John H. Steele,
made and filed herein. that there are no
debts against the estate of the said. Grace
F. Radcliffe. deceased.
It Is Ordered. That three months be
and the same is hereby allowed, from and
after the date of this order, in which ~
persons having claims Or" demands
against the said deceased are. required
to file the same in the Probate Court of
said County. for examination and allow
ance, or be forever barred.
1t Is Further Ordered, That the first
Tuesday in September, 1909. at ten
o clock a: M, at a general term of said
House in the City Of Minneapolis, in said
county. be and the same is hereby APP
pointed as the time and place when and
where the said Probate Court will exam
inc and adjust said claims and demands.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate ny
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
and published in said county. q
Dated at Minneapolis, this 4th day Of
May, 1909 'f''
~ GEORGE R. SMITH,
- Judge Of Probate.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
ARTHUR H. MOVES.
Attorney for Petitioner,
al N. Y. Life Bldg.
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF M1NNEsoTA. COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN.--lN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Sha :
far, Decedent -,
on receiving and filing the final ac-
count Of Thomas Shafar. executor of the
last VIII and Testament OF said deco
dent and his petition praying; for the al
cree assigning the residue of said esta te
to the persons by law entitled to the
same,
It Is Ordered. That all persons inter-
ested In said estate appear. before the
said Probate Court on Monday the 31st
forenoon: at the Probate Court in ths
County then and there to show cause. if
any there be. why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should not
be, distributed as prayed for in said Pc
tition. "a,
:, And. 1t Is. Further ordered. That no.
tice Of such hearing be given by publish
ing thu, order once in each week for three
successive weeks, prior to said day OF
hearing. in the Irish Standard. news
paper printed and published in said Coun-
ty; and by mailing a copy: Of this order to
all !egatees. named in said will and heirs
known or can be ascertained by due dill
gence. at least fourteen (14) days before
the date of said hearing. unless notice is
waived. F.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 9Th day Of
May. 1909.
- c''''>< George Ss5s. 3; i Fr r45ssi..
JOHN ]: :McrtALE.
Attorney a,s fer Exeeutor, MA. ,,,nna
apolis, MINI. -
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

FROB4AIE NOTICE.
STATE ~, ,9F, MINNEsoTA, COUNTY OF
In the Matter of the Estate of Patrick
DAILY Decedent.
On receiving and filing. the final ac:
count of the Executors Of the last viii!
and Testament and Of the estate Of said
decedent, and their petition praying for
the allowance of said account and for a
decree assigning the residue of said es-
tate to the persons by law entitled to
the same
It Is, ordered, That all persons; inter-
said Probate Court on Monday. the 31st
day of May, 1909. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. at the Probate Court In the
Court House at Minneapolis, in said
County. then and there to show cause,
not be allowed and said estate should
not be distributed as prayed for in said
petition. -
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such. hearing be given by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks. prior to. said day Of
hearing, in the Irish Standard. a. news
ty. and b, mailing copy of this order
to all legatees: named in said. will--heirs-
at-law Of decedent when their address is
known or can be ascertained by due dill
gence, at least fourteen (14) days before
the date of said hearing, unless notice IL
waived.
Dated at Mtnnea polls, this Both day Of
BY the Court: - - =
GEORGE r." SMITH.
, .. Judge Of Probate.
: Attorney for Executor. '"'.- f",
Temple Court, City. .
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
PRORArE. NOTICE

CIV, -: .,,r l., PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nellie Nc.
IAaughlln. Deceased.
letters Of Administration on the es-
tate OF Nellie Mclaughlin, deceased, late
q the County of Henpepin. and State Of
Minnesota. being granted to John Nc
Laughltn Of said County and State;
1t. Is Ordered. That six months be and
me same Is. hereby allowed from and
'afterAthe da te@ of this order. in which all
persons having :claims or demands against
the said deceased are required to Ale the
same In the Probate Court Of said Coun-
~ OF :Hennepin, for examination and al
It Is FURTHER Ordered I That That the first
Monday in December 1909, at 10 O'Clock
An q; M at genera, term Of said Probate
tn the G, city -, Of MINNEAPOLIS. in said county
ne ana the same is: hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where the
SAID Probate Court will examine and ad-
just. said claims and demands.
:Anqalt IS Further Ordered. That notice
OF such nearing be given to all creditors
and Persons Interested in said estate by
forthwith. publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
the. Irish. Standard, a newspaper pfinted
and ~putl in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 10th day Of
BY the Court:
>. - GEORGE r. SMITH,
j Judge Of Probate
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
LEGAL DIRECTORY.
Partial List Of Reliable Attorneys Of Min.
neapoIIs, With Location Of offices.

Arctander. Ludwig. Temple Court. ~
Baldwin. Nj, Security Bank. Bldg.
Barton, Elijah, 3O5 Oneida Blk.
Bates. w. E., Court House.
Brady, M. c., Bank OF Com Bldg.
Burns, Peter M, S19 N. Y. Life Bldg.
Cashier, Frank H., us Temple Court.
Cheats, A. B., Temple Court.
Dareiius A. b, 900 N. Y Life Bldg.
Day, II. E., 1014-16 Met Life Bldg.
Devaney & Hewitt, .535-537 Andrus Bldg
Forth, Geo. E.. 4o2 Globe Bldg. ',":
Grotte, "A. r., 425 Temple Court.
Haynes, ]. c.. s3S Security Bank Bldg.
Hertis,' wendell, N. Y. Life Bldg. 'sS:N
Hobbs. F. E., 255 Temple Court. -:
Hoidale, Einar 608 N. Y. Life Bldg
John Lind and A. Ue1and, N: Y. Life Bldg.
I.arrabee. F. D.. 40 Security Bank Bldg.
Meyer & Dona hue, 400 Temple Court
Mahoney, stephen, Guar. Loan Bldg.
MsfIale, John j., 21920 Bank Of Com
MCGEE & Lancaster, s1s-e25 N. Y. Life.
Nye & Deutsch. N. Y. Life Bldg
Moves, A.. H., 317 N. Y. Life Bldg
O'Brien, j.: E.. 93s Security Bank Bldg
.O'Donnell. NJ. C.. 635; Andrus Bldg.
Pilgram. w. H. H., SIS Temple, Court.
Riordan. Phil J.. Oneida Block.
Steele, John H. 40 Phoenix Bldg.
Sweeney, John A.. sos n. Y. Life Bldg
Than. L. r.. 1926 Security Bank Bldg.
Thompson. Paul j.. 40 Security: Bank
Young. il. w. 4o2a Globe Bldg. :: J.
Van Fossen. L. j.. $50 Guaranty loan.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
j. A. Semi, -"
Attorney for Administrator.
PROBATE NOTICE

- PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
: HENNERIN,-,IN PROBATE CoURT.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Emile L.
On receiving and, filing the petition of
Gertrude Gear Stubs, praying. for the al
iowance of an instrument purporting to
decedent and presented Herewith as and
for such last Will and STestam ent, and
that Letters fiesta dentary be- granted
It IS ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested in
said matter appear before this Court on
Monday the 31st day of May. 1909. at 10
A. M, at the Probate Court in the Court
House at. Minneapolis In said County and
ton can be. heard. show cause, if any
there be. s.why said petition" should not
be granted.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given, by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks. prior to said day of
hearjne in the Irish Standard, q. news
paper printed and published in said Coun-
~, and by mailing copy of this order
heirs at,law Of said decedent when their
address Is known or can be ascertained
by due diligence at least fourteen u4)
days before the date of said ;hearing, I'M
less notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 9Th day OF
May, 1899 !:
BY the Court
ARTHUR H. MOVES, -. -
Attorney for Petitioner ,.
al NJ Y life RldT
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Jonas
Spencer, Decedent
On receiving and filing the petition Of
Caroline l.. Spencer, praying for Letters
of Administration on said estate:
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested IN
said matter appear before this Court on
Monday the 18th day of June, 1909. at 10
a. n., at the Probate Court in the Court
House at Minneapolis in said County and
then, or as soon thereafter as said petit
ton can be heard. show cause, If any
there be, why said petition should not be
granted. ~.
And It Is Further Ordered, That no
tice of such hearing be given. by pub
fishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks. prior to said day
of hearing. in the Irish Standard, a news
paper printed and published in SAID Couli-
ty. and by mailing a copy of this order
to ali the heirs-at-l law Of said dccedent
when their address is known or can be
ascertained by due diligence, at least
fourteen (14 days before the date ct
said hearing. unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis. this Sth day Of
May, 1909.
~ GEORGE R. SMITH,
Is Judge OF Probate
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
lRRORATE NOTICE

STATE OF sMINNEsoTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN. PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate OF: Van R.
GetcheM. Deceased.
Letters nc Administratio with the Will
annexed, fQfl: the estate of Van r. Getch-
ell. deceased. ilate Of the County of
Hennepin, and State of Minnesota, being
granted 70 Alma, Gordon, Of st. Cloud,
1t Is Ordered That six months be and
the same isl hereby allowed from and
after the date. Of this order. in which ali
persons havfng claims or demands against
the said deceased are required to Ale the
same in the Probate Court. Of said Coun- :
ty of Hennepin, for examination and. al
lowance, sor be forever barred
1t Is FGrther Ordered. That the first
Monday IN December, 1909. at 10 O'Clock
Court. dlbe Held at the Court House use in
the City of Minneapolis. in said county
be and the same DIS hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where tie
said Probate Court will examine and adj
just said claims ana demands.
And 1t Is. Further Ordered, That no
tice Of such hearing be given to ali cred
itors and persons interested in said es-
tate by forthwith publishing this order
weeks IN sthe irish Sta adard, 4 n nvs1er
printed aESas pnblishad In said county
~, DATED 9dG At Minneapolis, this 10th day of
BY the Court: $50 1.-r
J.. -. -, :. ~ GEORGE R. SMITH,
]. A. SEEM. ss4'se " PROBATE
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
OVER THE NORTHWEST

# Faribault, Minn.--James Gallagher
died Saturday evening, May g., at 8
o'clock at the ripe age Of 90 years at
1.-The home: of his daughter. Mrs. Will
liam o'connell in this city. Deceas-
E'ed was born in the County Monahan,
Ireland, May /, 1919. He came to
Brooklyn, N. y. with his parents when
only two years of age and made his
home in that city until 1851, when he
came west and settled in Burlington,
WIS. He resided in Burlington until
1894, when he came to Faribault and
made his home here since then with
sshis daughter, Mrs. O'Connell. De-
ceased is survived by ore daughter,
Mrs: o'Connell of this city, and by one
sister. Mrs. Thos. Malloy Of Burling-
ton. The. remains were shipped to
burlington where they were, inferred
TUESDAY beside those of his late wife.
Mrs. O'Connell and two children ac-
Sconpanied the remains to- Burlington.
winona, Minr.-Rt. Rev. j. B. cotter,
y s.:sD. the beloved bishop Of winona,
sssensecrated with Bishop. McGolrick Of
lS,iIuth, and Bishop Stanley, of Fargo.
sSn Dec. ~, 1889. is seriously i'll and
prayers are offered for his recovery
kay the prayers Of the faithful be
ssheArd In heaven The bishop recently
|ssgsssttnrned from the East with Fir. Gala
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

Mrs. Joyce was brought to the hospt-
la. from her home only few days
before, and it was realized almost up
on her arrival here that there was no
hops, for. recovery. Mrs. Joyce. who
was 81 years of age, had been resi-
dent, OF Montana for about thirty
years. coming first to Fort Benton, la
ter: moving to Barker. and still later
to Monarch. -Four daughters survive
Mrs. Joyce. Two of these Misses
Margaret and Alice v. Joyce, made
their home with their mother, and
they We're with her at the time of her
death. Mrs. Frank Edwards, resides
at White Sulphur Springs, ana Mrs.
John Cody at, Butte.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
PRQRATE NOTICE

STATE OF: MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN.-IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Francis
NJ. Dunn. Deceased
Letters testamentary on the Estate of
Francis M: Dunn, deceased. late of the
County Of Hennepin and State of Min
nesota. being granted to Mary F. Dunn,
OF said county and state,
1t Is Ordered, That six months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and af-
ter the date of this order, in which all
persons having claims or demands against
the said deceased are required to file the
same In the Probate Court of said Coun-
ty Of Hennepin, for examination and al
loWance,. or be forever. barred.
1t Is Further Ordered That the first
Monday in December; 1892, at 10 o'clock
a: M. at a general term of said Probate
Court. to be held at the Court House In
the City of Minneapolis, in said county.
be and the same Is hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where the
just said claims and demands. q;
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested In said estate by
forthwith publishing this order ONCE in
each week for three successive weeks in
the Irish Standard, a newspaper :printed
and published in said county.
May. 1909.
GEORGE r. SMITH,
~! -, Judge OF Probate.
w. Al f for Executor 4, e
u. Court House; City. -. s,.-'..'
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE
sT HENNG GP NNNE SSRRGAA fHu eoJRT Of
In the Matter. of the Estate OF Patrick
On receiving and filing the. petition Of
Of an Instrument pIrporting to be the
last Will and Testament Of said .decedent
and presented Herewith as and for such
last will and Testament and that Letters
1t IL Ordered, THAT said petition be
heard and that all persons interested in
said matter appear before this Court on
Monday the 3lst day Of May. 1909. at 70
House at MINNEAPOLIS. In said County
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

Sir remarked the applicant for a
position, Fl have served my country in
the legislature"
. That's all right friend. But if YOU
do your work we'll no one will hold
that against-you.''
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

and then. or as soon thereafter as said
petition can be heard. show cause, If any
there be-. why said petition should not be
granted.
Of such hear,nr me he gwen 1 eI hv publishine
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks; prior to said day of
hearing. in the Irish Standard, a news
ty, and by: mailing a copy of this order
to all legatees named in said will and
heirs at-law Of said decedent when their
address Is known or can be ascertained
py due diligence. at. least fourteen. 90
days before the date. OF. said hearing, un-
less notice is waived.
, Dated at Minneapolis,.tii .4th day Of
May, 1909.
'''' : GEORGE RI SMITH.
-; Judge of Probate.
Attorney. for Petitioner.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

W. G. ;LEARY, - 800 80
Attorney for Executor, = =
-. :, Court House; City. ~.
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

w. G. LEARY,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Court House, City. -
The Irish standard., 1909-05-22

j. Moorhead. Minn.-Thc st. Josephs
school commencement exercises, con-
sisting of a dramatic and musical pro-,
gram. will, take place in st. Josephs
hall at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
May 81. The short but interesting en-
tertainment will be followed by the dis
tribution of diplomas of graduation in
the grammar grades. A gold medal
for excellence in Christian Doctrine
will be donated and conferred by At
torney w. r. Tillotson, who will also
deliver an address on "The Parish
School," The public is cordially in
vited.
Rochester. Minn.-Rev. J. F. Cum
miskey was made to feel the sincerity
of protested friendship Wednesday eve
ming of last week when he was greet
ed by the. members of his parish gath
cred in the parlors of st. Johns church.
He was not anticipating. any such tes-
tfmonial on the eve Of his leaving for
his European tour and the surprise
was an added feature OF pleasure. A
most enjoyable time was spent in the
exchange. OF. greetings and Fluctuations
as the occasion demanded. In the
course Of the evening, Rev. William
Riordan presented to his assistant, a
handsome purse weighed down with
coins indicative Of the value Of friend
ship. The amount Of money was large
and showed the benevolent impulses of
the congregation as well as. their de-
sire that the foreign tour may not be
.curtailed by lack of funds. Refresh
;ments were served before this delight
full hour came to close. The hearty
thanks with which Father CumIniskey
received the farewell gift. indicate. the
place In which he holds the Rochester
parish in his esteem.
Waverly, Minn.-The funeral Of
Michael Devaney. aged 81 years, who
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-23
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina.
County OF Orangeburg.

In Common Pleas.
Minnie E. Williams, Plaintiff,
Against Martha A. Bolton, ct al,
Defendants.
By virtue of the judgment In the
above stated cage will sell, at pub
lie auction, at Oraneeburg Court
House, during the legal hours for
sales. on the first Monday in Jan
uary, 1910. being tie third day OF
said month. the following described
real estate:
All that certain tract or plan
tation of lan1, situate, lying and be-
ing in Liberty township, in the said
county and State, containing fifty
one AMI one-half Isl 1-2) acres, and
bounded en- the north by lands OF
Everett Bates. en- the east by lands
OF Russell Smoak, deceased: on the
south by lands Of E. a. Bolton and
on the west by lands of James A,
Barrs.
TERMS: Cash-the purchaser OF
purchasers to p1> for all papers and
nIl taxes falling due after the day
OF sale: and In case the purchaser
or purchasers foil to comply with
the terms of sale. said premises will
he resoli on the same or some sub
senuent saiesday, IN the same terms
erd at the risk ~ the former puT'
rh7ser or pnrchasers.
Robt. f Copes.
Judge OF Probate. as Special Referee