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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
EpWOrth Elects Officers

The following persons were elected
officers of the Epworth League of the
First Methodist church at the regu
lar monthly business meeting last ev
ening:
President-Miss Abbie Norton.
First Vice President-Harry Form
crook.
Second Vice President-Elmer John
son.
Third Vice President-Mrs. w. S
Williams.
Fourth Vice President-Miss Sarah
Goetsch.
Treasurer-Miss Nellie Atkins.
Organist-Mrs. M. L. EversZ.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. James Boyle are the
happy parents of a girl baby born
Sunday.
John Chapman has returned from a
business trip to Dubuque and Eldora-
do, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Weber, Harry J..
Stube and Miss Cora Radtke spent
Sunday in Oconomowoc.
Mrs. Patrick Mcdonald of Milwau-
kee visited friends and relatives here
over Sunday.
Otto c. Riebe, architect, is now To-
Gated in his new Offices in the Central
Block, 800 Main street. Phone 235x.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
DOINGS SATURDAY
County Court Proceedings
Special Term Nav II.

Estates of Karl Dams and Mary E.
Uglow, deceased. Hearing on claims.
Estate of Leonard J. Potter, deceas-
ed. Hearing petition for administra-
ton.
Estate of Nancie Spooner, deceased.
Hearing proofs of will.
Estate of James Wallace, deceased.
Hearing petition for administration.
Special Term May 18.
Estate of Sigmund Riedelbauch, de-
ceased. Hearing proofs of will
Estate of John Friesch, deceased.
Hearing petition for administration.
Special Term May 19.
City Hall, Watertown.
Estates of Frederick Boelt, Margar-
etha Hoeffner, Albert Schultz and Jo-
hanna Schultz, deceased. Hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Advertised Letters

Following is a list of letters remain.
ing uncalled for at the Watertown
postoffice for the week ending May 4:
Bantz, Carrot
Bragg, F. IT,
Kahnke, Theodore
Kirkham, Miss Mabelle
Leonard, Mrs. w. B.
Rittenberg, Mr..
Samling, Mrs. Emil
Stroebel George
Smith, Bert
Schuett, Carl
Toebe, Fred
Wetzel, Herman
H. T. Eberle, P NJ
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
City Clerk Heads Board

At the annual meeting of the board
OF public works this afternoon City
Clerk Frank S. Weber was elected
chairman. The board is constituted
as follows: f. S. Weber, city clerk;
A. Kraeft, engineer; C. A. Kading,
city attorney; Gust CHASER, street COM
missioner; John T. Ryan, alderman.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Student Injured

Mr.. Reagan, student at Sacred
Heart College and pitcher in the base
ball nine, met with an accident yes
t-erday afternoon while playing bask-
etball. In the rush someone pushed
his elbow into his neck, crushing the
trachea and causing a painful injury.
He was attended by DR.. Werner. 1t
is thought that no serious consequent
ceS will result
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
DOINGS THURSDAY
Real Estate Transfers
Fort Atkinson-Earl D. Ralph

Fort Atkin son-Earl D. Ralph
to N. F. Hopkins, part section
OF ....9 lUI
Ferdinand Gauger to William
Gums, eh lots IA and Is
block Is .............. 1900
F. w. Hoard ct al to J. p.
Hammes, lot 7, block 10, and
lot 10, block Is. $40
F. w. Hoard ct al to George
Spengler, lot 6, block Z, ex-
cept SIS feet of lot 7....... 5000
Ixonia-Leonard Schempf ct al
to Franz Klug, u acre in seq
section 81 SO
Lake Mills-W. H. Raynor to
Clara Schalls, lot 4, block L.. 500
w. P. Philips ct al to G. ID.
Royce, lot 2, block 1.......... 300
L. H. Cook to L. L. StetsOn,
lot 6, block 5............... 1926
Palmyra-William T. Davis to
Rosa Davis, lot 7, block H.. 700
Romeo. H. Golden to George
J. Kern, strip fronting 14O
feet on East Water street. -. l
Waterloo-Adam Brandner ct al
to A J. Roach ct al, lot 2,
block 2 .................12,OO 900
Watertown-Della Harrison to
Anna Harrison, 54X99 feet in
block 20, Fourth ward. ....... 600
R. w. Lueck to Augusta. Yake,
50x66 feet in block SO, Cole,
Bailey & Co.'S plat. ...... 1850
Julius Ziebell to Minna Thiede
outlot SO, Second ward. ...... 575
Mary Rictman to Frances Her
tel, 29x90 feet in block II,
Cole, Bailey & Co.'S plat 1850
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
ThOS H. Gibson VS.. lnterurbdn Co.

In the circuit court at Jefferson to-
day the case of Thomas H. Gibson VS..
The Milwaukee Light, Heat and Trac-
ton company is being tried before
Judge Grimm. Gibson is suing for the
loss of both his eyes in an explosion
of dynamite while blasting for the
company near this city about one
year ago. The hearing of this case
necessitated an adjournment of the
case of T. J. Wiley and F. w. Dodge
VS.. w. H Dewitt in county court.
Judge Rogers will hear this case on
June 3.
The attorneys for Thomas Gibson
are Davies, Mulberger & Lueck, with
John A Awkward of Madison of coun-
sell The railroad is defended by c..
NJ. Rosencrantz of Milwaukee and R.
B. Kirkland of Jefferson.
Will have New Band
The old Thacker and Watertown
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07

1, VIM. Buchheit, president of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
VIM. Buchheit,
President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Goth day of April, 1909.
William 81. Woodland,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
c. Wiggenhorn, Sr.
j. f. Prentiss,
Directors.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Personal Mention

Mrs. @. A. Stallmann entertained
the card club at her home in Milwau-
kee street this afternoon.
Carl PieritZ, son of Police Officer
Charles Pieritz,, is now employed as
timekeeper on the Pacific coast eX-
tension of the Milwaukee road with
headquarters at Butte, Montana.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Personal Mention

Miss Minnie Notz spent the day in
Milwaukee.
Robert Dent was among the cream
city visitors today.
Attorney e. f. Wieman transacted
business in the cream city today.
The Rev. f. X. Hess and sister Miss
Title of Waterloo visited friends in
the city yesterday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Into the Shadows

Mr.. j. B. Wilson, father of Mrs. f.
c. Moulding, died yesterday at the
home of DR.. F. c. Moulding, sos ely
man street. The funeral will take
place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the residence.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
In Social Realm

Mr.. and Mrs Herman Kufahl, route
7, celebrated their silver wedding and
the birthday anniversary of their
daughter Clara last evening. A large
number of guests were present, in
Guiding some from this city. The Rev.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Report of the Condition

of the Bank of Watertown, located at
Watertown, State of Wisconsin, at the
close of business on the 2sth day of
pril, 1909, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner of Banking:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07

H. Karnopp delivered a short address
appropriate to the occasion, and
tempting refreshments were served
during the evening.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07

1t is not what man makes. it is
what he saves. You can save money
by trading with the Central Trading
Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Report of the Condition

of the Wisconsin National Bank, at
Watertown, in the state of Wisconsin,
at the close of business April 28th,
1909:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-07
Report of the Condition of

The Merchants National Bank, a. Water
town, in the State of Wisconsin. at the
close of business, April 2Sth, 1909:
RESOITpCEc
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
About Hair

n NANY women. 10 save their hair.
MI wear false fronts. custom
not without danger. Frequently
false hair. though apparently clean. is
q cause Of contagi0n. Hair cut from the
neads OF the Chinese often spreads dis
ease fortunately this hair is easily rec
9enlzed. as il is always coarse. rough.
black and glossy
False hair should be frequently re-
neWed- Taken from a living head In "a
tainS its vitality for about two years
sometimes even longer Afterward IL he
comes uneven. stir. matted. and can no
loIa--- - used Hair cUs from the dead
Is nevVs- D~~S by hairdressers of s-0od
repute- Use as few pins as possible h,
fastening the hair. in order not 10 frri-
tate the scalp. which NAV be scratches
by them II is well sometimes to change
the style OF dressing the hair, as n a
apt g grow thin when always arranged
in the same way.
When the hair Is worn parted. be care
ful 70 make "a new part each dav i-
order 70 prevent Il from spreading II fs
advisable 10 clip the hair in rhe frsf
quarter OF each new moon. and a. fbs
end Of the year the hair will have IosF
nothing OF its length I cannot believe
that the silent orb Of night has anv in
fuence on the growth OF the hair but
there may be occult. mysterious in
fuences which science has not vet ex-
planned. II is a certain fact that hair
clipped az each new moon grows thicker.
i IS well % sleep from infancy with
the head uncovered, as the hair thus re-
tains its beauty longer on retiring the
hair should be raised high above tha
ears. without pulling, plated loosely in
q braid or two
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Sewing Glasses.

= ENT provides each woman a Won
drous opportunity for gaining
friends. q fact that every one does
not realize There is hardly a com
munity. be It large or small. that does
not possess a certain social clique which
follows. as closely as may be. the best
OF the great world OF society. In the
penitendal season Il is the custom TO
give a certain amount OF time 20
churchgoing and 10 good work. and this
is the opportunity for the woman who
would increase her number OF friends.
II is only very young girl who viii
consider few masculine acquaintance
more valuable than a large visiting list
II is true that each young man may be
regarded in the light Of possible hus-
band. but when she is married she VIII
be forced TO realize that a man. even the
most devoted, viii feel some chagrin II
his wife can bring no women with her
to make more pleasant the new life.
That is a wife's part The husband can
always provide acQuaintances Of his
own sex
Then there IS the woman who moves
into a new locality and who has not Yet
found her place among her surround
ings. She must first Of ali select her
visiting list. and until the matter is set
tied she must feel an outsider. AS
have said before. men alone do not make
the good time that girls enjoy. nor do
they satisfy the married women Other
women arc necessary for advice on the
thousand little household problems. for
the complete enjoymen. of the last BIT
Of gossip. and. best OF all. they are nee
essary to break the m0notony Of long
day when husbands are at work
GAINING FRIENDS
To gain these friends, then. there can
be no better time than during the forty
days of Lent. for there are sewing cir
eles, bazaars and hospital work 70 bring
acquaintance together and 10 provide
a common interest rom which good
friendship may spring. Social position
may be for tho moment almost forgot
ten. Money need not be considered. Re
suits only are sought for, and the un-
popular girl or the stranger IN the town
may then find an opportunity for show
ing her true worth IL she have ability,
she will become the most joyfully re-
ceived member Of the set, and a little
consideration and tact may save the
position. even after Easter
There is much to be said on the sub
ject, but l az afraid it may not all
come under the head Of social usage. 1
can, however, mention few details
without overstepping my subject.
Tact is most essential in society.
Without il one may not hope 20 sue
ceed. and with il must come charity
and gentleness, for all three go hand
In hand. II the unpopular girl reviews
her life and her converse ton she viii
ind that she Is lacking in at least one
OF these virtues. Why not seize this op-
portunity to acquire IL? How can any
one be really unloved II she be kind
and eonsiderate, if she speak nicely OF
the absent? She need not be clever ar
repar1ee- She need not even be learned
To take the place Of these two qualities
she need only possess a good memory
and lsarn 10 become good listener.
G0laA OF tha naast nnrad entertainers
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
GOOD ADVICE

When you sweep down the wall don't
neglect TO cover your hair. The don
ming Of a cap only takes a minute. and
such little acts Of care make a difference
In your appearance In fact, the can
should always be worn all through the
busting and sweeping time, and then
IL some one comes TO call you have only
to slip it of and greet them. The dust
that settles on your face should be re-
moved with cold cream. not water. or.
better still. the juice Of cucumber
prepared and kept as a wash for inst
such A contingency.
When you cook do not lean over the
stove and peer into the pan. It is nor
necessary, and you may get the same
results by stirring your concoction with
long-handled spoon that will not hiring
you so close TO the heat. steaming the
face is all very well. but it should be
done but seldom, and then the stAsu
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
PERPLEXITIES
SOLVED
4 Quartefte of Queries

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ Is Il proper when going win a y7u7-
man nlan 70 20 in the room with my hat and
. ] an FIVE feet three inches tan and
~Sisa - pounds How long should I wear
S Is II proper when going with a young
- 1i-en ,-I Ior him 70 hold the girls arm an
( II a young man calls on you OF comes 20
SsAe yo1 any place and brings YOU box
q candy should you open II ard offer IL 10
plaee2 RED CI7E,r-zSS
i When COINS out with a young ma
you may enter the room with your hat
ana wraps on, or you may put on your
nat and leave the coat until he arrives.
According 70 your weight and
nSlgnJ 1 should say that your dresses
SLlOUIo not De longer than three inches
from the ground
j. 4 man should not hold girls arm
al any time II you are going over a
IouSh road he may offer his arm and
me glrl may place her hand upon IL 10
heip herself. but he should not take
hold OF hers.
D. II any one brings YOU a box OF
candy II would be much nicer and
proper 10 open il IN his presence and
ouer him some. II you are both going
out. then you may leave IL on the table
1 really think you are too young 70
eohslcer De2u&. u is al well enough
Iof boys 70 come around IN the after
noon 10 take you out However. il NAV
De that you are a little old for your
age; but let me entreat you 70 be young
and girllsh while you may. for there
viii be plenty Of time during the rest
OF your life for you 70 be grown I'D.
To Indignant Ida:
While I sympathize with Mrs. Brown
in her position. / feel that she should
act differently and not be so weak Far
better for her 10 insist upon her rights
than 10 blame herself for selfshness
when she really IS the most unseldsh OF
creatures. The woman who allows her
self 10 be OVerruled in such A matter
cannot hope 20 retain the respect OF her
husband and friends There is no rea-
son 10 sit AZ bomA cr1iDS- and there is
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
To Remote an Unpleasant
Odor

Dear MIS- SNmeA
Please print something as soon as posi-
bic that viii take a nasty odOr from the
body. ANXIOUS.
one cannot be too careful about his or
her body in the matter Of keeping il
sweet, clean and healthy. And TO DO this
one should take a bath daily, take plen-
" Of exercise in the fresh air II is
also important that the clothing be
changed quite frequently.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
WaiKRt Stain


have read that the walnut stain Is made
with sixteen ounces OF pure water and then
again I saw Il was made with sixteen
ounces OF pure alcohol. which is correct?
8 D. A.
Sixteen ounces Of pure alcohol Is cor
rect. Following Is the formula for the
walnut stain:
-Four ounces OF walnut skins, beaten to a
pulp, 70 which IS added pure alcohol six
teen ounces.
Let stand eight days and strain. Then ap-
ply 10 the hair with a small brush
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

WIN you kindly inform me where I may
obtain DR.. Vaucalre's bust developer? Does
Il come IN form OF a liquid or tablets?
]. s
I cannot give you the address of any
one who sells the DR.. Vaucaire tonic,
but l am sure you can get II at most
any drug store 1t comes in both liquid
and tablet form, but advise the liquid
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Troubled Whh Indigestion

Urar Mrs. Symes.
I suffer dreadfuhly with indigestion DO
you think cocoa would cause it2 1 drink
ELEANOR
You had better stop drinking so much
cocoa; when taken once In awhile Il
is very nutritious. but when taken 20
excess il will cause dyspepsia. Instead
Of drinking the sweet beverage try cup
Of hot water.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Poor Complexion

Dear MrS. SymeS-
Ny face IS broken out nearly all the time
Please advise me what to do FOR it.
GRATEFULLY FOURTEEN
1t must be that your blood IS In very
poor condition, and If this is the case the
best thing to do is 10 take some good
tonic-one containing iron. Be sure. how
over, to take it through a straw, for Il Is
very hard on the teeth
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Io1T NJ A.aT-e-
When the acuuaintances n friend Wno
s. visiting me come 20 call upon her. sfcll4
I leave the rccm2 DON'T hNOW-
Iol should remain IN the room for
ten 20 fifteen minutes and then excuse
yourself after expressing pleasure az
having seen them and asking them 70
.-~-a euaF-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Egg Shampoo

Dear Mrs. Symes- -
81 bovv fs n anpIIed7 STUDENT.
The yoIk OF an egg cleans the head
Thoroughly and causes the hair TO grow.
Only the scalp should be rubbed with
the yolk. and the head rinsed In hot
water. The beaten white Of eggs is also
recommended as g simple and efhcacious
preparation for cleansing the hair Rub
on the scalp and rinse in hot water
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
A&1Z az 6oEz AZn1z
G2G ASooS

should not be laden with the fumes OF
cooking. This care saves pimples. and
often fever blisters. II the face be-
comes red from heat, it may soon be
whitened by daubing upon temples and
nose a solution OF peroxide. This should
be kept in the kitchen and applied with
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

absorbent cotton.
Scrubbing is, I suppose. the bane OF
the housewife existence. and the ques-
ton is, Should floor be scrubbed at
cost Of injury to hands and figure twice
a week, or should it be mopped clean
once a day? I should prefer the last
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Mourning for HuSbaHRs
Relatives

Dea- ArE Adams
What mourning should 7 wear fo- ny
husbands relariVesr Mrs. c. A. 8.
As husband ana wife are regarded as
one in the sight OF law, you should wear
the same mourning for your husbands
relatives as YOU would for YOUR OWu.
but Tor a shorter time
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

method; It's frequency would insure
cleanliness, and It is FAR better for the
worker. A clean house may be acquired
by the effort OF a single day. a clear
complexion and youthful appearance
may not be recalled once they are lost.
Which would you prefer 70 own2
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Il Red Nose

VIII you please tell me what TO do for
a red nOse2 II Is not continually red, but
as soon as I get out IN the cold. and even
when I stay indoors. IL burns and becomes
red. and then it is some time before the
redness disappears. / never used 70 have
my nose that way until the last few years,
and IL seems 10 be getting worse I am
girl Of % CONSTANT READER
The rednesS Of your nose may be pro-
duced by poor circulation. Try massa g
ing IL from tip TO bridge, and see II
this treatment will not improve It.
Here is a recipe for a lotion which
you may mon on il:
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
U-hen Introdncing 800

T
II a young man takes Young woman %
g dance should he ask her uerr-f~s'f-- "a
Introduce men rrfenfs2 c.
Yes II may be that The woman doss
not care 20 meet certain persons. a.
though it would be better for her 10
allow the introduction 20 take place
She need not carry things any further.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
WhcH a Widow Marrie5

Dear Mrs. Adams
Is 4 proper for q widow 70 wear white
AZ her second u-zrrtaEee Ms. r. 2 R.
No. for a bride who has been a
widow, never white Pale gray IS tbs
color usually selected. Neither does
such a bride wear a veil or orange
blossoms
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
AIDS TO CORRESPONDENTS

n WING TO the great amount Of
mall received and the limited
~ space given this department.
II is absolutely impossible to
answer letters in the Sunday issue
Following their receipt. The letters
must be answered in turn. and this
ofttimes requires three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an
immediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for a re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with in regard to personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
The To0fhbick!

Dear Ers. Adams.
should a toothpick holder be placed on ths
tahle- ETHEL
No II may be placed on a side Ia
bie-handy for any one who may need
a toothpick but Il IS considered most
improper TO use 2 tOOthpick n the
presence Of any one.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Use Gasoline

Dear NTE- cIIlcE-
VIII you kindly give me remedy for
lice and nits-something that will not IN
1ure the hairy Is gasoline EO0d7 II 81
how should II be used2 This Is very inn
pOrtant. and woSd Ike 70 hear from
you promptly A SUBSCRIBER
Yes. indeed. gasoline is the best thing
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

burning sensation IS produced. Too long
contact with the skin should be avoided.
and Immediately after the hair has been re-
moved the denuded surface should be gently
washed with warm water and cold cream
or bland oil applied 10 prevent irritation
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

TO use for such trouble. Simply wash
the head in the gasoline as you would
in water. being very careful, however,
not 10 be near any fire or heat.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Affer Receiving a Letter Of
Introduction

NV Dear Friend
have received a letter q frtro5uct %
g Cirl who Is visiting fn mr tonr- what
IS tire frs- thing 90 doT IGNORANT
Ncu should call upon the girl as soon
as possible and then make point 10
invite her 10 come see yoU-s2y Tor Tea
or an evening gathering
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Pale Lips

Dear Mrs SyrneS.
Ny lips are very pale. DO you think Bit
ing them would cause them TO be so2
VIII YOU please give me your recipe FOR
0uinlne hair tonic? K L. J.
Biting the lips will make them color
less, and will also make them thick,
hard and callous.
Here is the recipe for quinine hair
fQufos
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Dissolve the camphOr in the lard, Wnlch
has been melted at a gentle heat; allow
this 70 cool. add other ingredients and mix
we'll
Before making this application the part
sbonIa he Immersed or bathed IN cold
wate- Tor a few minutes in drying. II Is
avoid the consequence OF violent friction.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
C6o2 11l~5E&0 N0M8A AEm

HVERY now and then receive a
note from one Of my correspond
ents inquiring whether she may
hope to look her best even
though she must attend 10 the domestic
letails Of her home. IF I must cook,
viii my skin ever be clear and white?
II I must sweep. can I keep my light
hair bright looking?" And with each
pathetic little note I see visions OF
some young bride struggling for the
first time with the difficulties OF doing
and looking well. Today. then. I want
10 suggest a few ways in which even
he hardest working Of young house
wives may yet manage to look her best
On leisure evenings
Where is the woman who does not
want to preserve her looks? There is
4 certain restfuI feeling that comes 70
every woman who is we'll groomed.
think 1t is because after hard work tires
the nerves the monotonous task Of
dressing rests them again. This must
be it. But I must hasten to the advice
for the day.