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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
GOVERNMENTS
REPORT SHOWS
ONLY FAIR CROP.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT SHOWS
CORN AND WHEAT IS ABOVE
AVERAGE
BARLEY AND OATS ARE LOWER.
Acreage of Buckwheat and Wheat Is
Not Up to That Reported Annual
Iy for Ten Years.
WALL STREET IS DISAPPOINTED

WASHINGTON, j.. C., Aug. 9.-An
Indicated winter wheat total yield Of
432 10000 bushels, compared with 49,,
100000 bushels, finally estimated last
year; an average condition Of winter
wheat 9O.3 against 9O.1 "A year ago, corn
s4.4 against 50, spring wheat 9i.6,
against SO7 and oats SD against 1868.
This summarizes today's crop report Of
the department. OF agriculture.
The comparative figures for corn in
cIudc S9.3 last month, and $40 as the
average on August / for the past ten
years The preliminary returns for the
winter wheat yield Indicate about I'D
bushels per acre. Compared with IA
as finally estimated last year. The con
ditiou Of spring wheat is compared with
92.7 last month, and ST., the tcn-ycar
average on August ], For comparison,
the Oat crop averaged SS.3 last month
and S3.l for ten years on August !.
The proportion Of last years oat crop
in the farmers hands on August l, was
about $40 per cent. or 26,323, 900 bush
els rs compared with > per cent, or 3S,-
OOO.0OO bushels Of the 1907 crop on hand
August J., 1903, and G.3 per cent, or
53.OUO0OO, the average proportion on
hand for the past ten years on August |.
Report in Detail.
The average condition Of other crops
on August /, as compared with a year
ago, and the ten year average respective
~, follow: Barley, S5.4 and 81 and
SCI; rye, S9.1, and 1913 and SO; buck
wheat, SG3, and 1914 and 91.T; white
potatoes, S5.S, and S2,9 and S6.7.
Tobacco, S3.4, and 1913 and 1913; con
diton on August /, in important tobacco
states was: Kentucky 81; North Caro-
lima 70; Virginia SO; Tennessee 50; South
Carolina 80; Ohio 81; Wisconsin "a;
Pennsylvania SO; Connecticut 80; Flor
ida 81.
Flax 92.7, and 8611 and ST. for six
years; hay sos, and 92.1 and 81.
The acreage of buckwheat is estimated
as about OIL less than that of last year
or about 1000 acres less than last year
The preliminary estimate Of the acre
age Of hay is 1851 900 acres. This is
10 per cent, or 100000 acres less than
last year.
Report Is Disappointing.
NEW YORK, Aug. 9-Speculators in
stocks expressed their disappointment
over the government crop by selling their
holdings quite freely after its appear
ance The sharp decline in condition of
corn was of especial effect, as hopes had
been raised high Of a brilliant showing
for that crop. Some preparation evil
IDENTIFY was made also to sell stocks to
realize profits even in event of eXpecta-
tons being realized regarding the crop
report. The reaction from top prices
in stocks ran from l to points in many
instances. and converted the earlier gains
into general losses which reached as
much as a point in some cases.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
CARS TIED UP BY BALLOONS,
Trolleys Halted When Drag Ropes Catch
in Wires Overhead.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 9.-The East
St, Louis & Suburban Railway company
has declared war on balloons saying they
are not competing with it fairly. Several
of the company's cars have been tied up
because guide ropes trailing to the
ground from several balloons became en-
tangled with trolley wires and put the
cars out of business temporarily. The
company will hold the balloonists respon-
slbie for damages and time lost when
the air craft tie up cars.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13


Indiana for the chief command, while
the second has to do with the spirited
contest between Atlantic City and st
Louis for the fOrty-fourth encampment
y partial poll taken Monday night is
said to have shown 100 Van SAINT votes
out of a total of about 400. The Ket.
chem manager comedies 100 votes,
claims 100 and calls the remaining 20t
doubtful.
, AS between Atlantic City and st
Louis the issue is even more uncertain
The retiring commander, Henry Nj
Nevius. is exercising his influence il
favor of the seabOard city and the am
bitiOp Of Denver to secure the 1911
meeting may also count against st
Louis.
There is a triple contest for the ma.
tional presidency of the Women's Re
lief corps, with Mrs. Jennie |. Berry
of Iowa. Mrs. Belle Harris of Kansas
and Mrs. Melissa Caylor of Indiana as
the candidates.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
STEERS IN STAMPEDE
Several Persons at Port Huron, Mich,
Trampled on When Animals Break
from Parade.

PORT HURON, Mich, Aug. IL
A number of persons were trampled on
and otherwise injured today by a dozen
steers which were part of wild west
show. The steers charged into a crowd
at the entrance to the St. Clair street
bridge. Several dogs ran barking at the
steers as the parade reached the bridge
and stampeded the steers into the street.
Miss Jessie Ingley of Grayling was seri-
ously injured internally by being tram
pied on. The other injured persons suf-
fered hurts of a minor nature
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
RUBLEE IS RECOVERED.
Milwaukee Man Leaves Hospital a Wen
Man After Undergoing Operation for
Stomach Troubles.

VIENNA, Aug. Civilian A. Rub
lee of Milwaukee, the retiring American
consul general here, who was operated
on last month for stomach troubles, left
the sanitarium today cured. Mr. Rub
lee will stay in Vienna for a few weeks
so as to fully regain his strength before
proceeding for Hong Kong, where he has
been appointed American consul.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
COUSIN OF DEWEY DIES,
Sister of WiSconsin's First Governor
Passes Away at Omaha at
Age of ~ Years

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 12.-[SpeciaI i
Mrs. Francis a. d. Eastman, aged Y
years, sister of Nelson Dewey, the first
governor of Wisconsin, and cousin of
Admiral Dewey, the hero of Manila bay,
died here Wednesday,
She is survived by her husband, JUS
tice of Peace Eastman and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. G. ]. Johnson of Omaha and
Mrs. w. =. King of DeS Moines
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
PAUL HUNTER IN THE LEAD

CHICAGO, Ill, Aug. 11.-Paul Hun
ter of Midlothian is the probably winner
GI t the 0PnSl Tor low qnadyng score
Onwentsia club. He made 70 today and
"A Tuesday, a total of 149. Charles
Evans. Jr., of Edgewater was driven out
of first place by Hunter. who finished
in a later squad. Evans tied with Hun
ter at "A Tuesday, but - today gave
him Isl. This puts r. H. McElwee of
Onwentsia in third place with 152.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
GREEK FLAG LOWERED,
Nations Emblem Comes Down from
Cretan Military Barracks as Result
of Powers Protest

CANEA. Island of Crete, Aug. 10
The Greek flag, which was run up over
the fortress and the Cretan military
barracks here on July %, the day after
the evacuation of the island by the in
ternational troops, was lowered as u
result of the protests of the four pro-
tectinC mower
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
BRoADENs SCOPE OF COURSE.
District Headquarters of University Ex-
tension Established at Oshkosh.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 12.-fSpeciaI I
An important extension Of the infu-
ence of the division of university extern
sion of the University of Wisconsin has
been made made by the establishment of
headquarters at Oshkosh for the north
eastern part of the state. Paul II. Ney-
strom, a graduate of the university. is In
charge and is meeting with great success
in the work; 1t is planned to ultimately
have several of these district head0uar-
tiers, but funds at present allow of only
the one.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
TO DISFRANCHISE NEGROES.
MARYLAND Democrats Go on Record in
Favor of Amendment

RAITIMORE, Nd, Aug. Estate
Comptroller Joshua Herlng was unan-
mouslv renominated Wednesday night by
tbe Democratic state convention. The
platform. which was devoted entirely to
state issues, among other things favored
he suffrage amendment to the state con-
:titution to be voted on this fall, which,
n effect, DISTINGUISHES the illiterate ne
no vote. and endorsed a plan for in
reased representation for Baltimore city
n the Legislature.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
JOHN PAUL JONES HEIR SUES.
French Woman Asserts Ownership OF
100000 Ohio Acres.

MARIETTA, O., Aug. 10.-Litigation
has been started here by Mrs. Combault
of Paris. France, an heir of John Paul
Jones, the famous American naval hero.
for about one million acres of land near
Marietta. Mrs. Combault asserts she
has deed of trust for the land. given
her by other heirs of the naval officer.
and Attorney A. Dewey Toilet started
proceedings to gain possession of the
property. The records of the county
show that Admiral Jones once owned
the land and there seems to be nothing
to indicate that it does not now belong
10 his heirs
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
RAILROADS PAY TAXES.
State Treasury Is Richer by More Than
One and One-half Million
Dollars

MADISON, Wis. Aug. 12.-Wednes-
day was the last day in which the rail
road corporations could pay their taxes
without penalty.
These payments are the second for the
year the first having been paid February
10, One-half of the old license fee. In
the future the assessment will be upon
the ad valorem basis entirely and the
tax payable February 10 ana August 10
each year, one-half at each payment.
Following is u statement of the final
payments:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
GETS HELP BY WIRELESS.
ocean Steamship Breaks Tail Shaft,
Sends &C. 0. D." and Call Is Heard

BEAUFORT. y. c., Aug. 12.-The
steamship Arapahoe Of the Clyde line,
or Jacksonville and Savannah, from
New York, broke its tail shaft Wednes-
day afternoon at $40 o'clock and report
ed by wireless message received at this
station at $50 o'clock that it was drift
Ing helplessly. The steamer Huron of
the same line heard the wireless appeal
and reached the ArapahOe within two
hours. towing It to safety. The ship, at
the tine that it flashed its &c. Q. D."
was twenty-one miles southwest of Dia-
mOnd shoals Iightship.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
Henry Walvoord Passes AWAY

SHEBOYGAN. Wis. Aug. 11.-Hen-
~ Walvoord, a pioneer. died Monday at
Cedar Grove The funeral was held
Wednesday, afternoon and interment
made in the Cedar Grove cemetery. Mr.
Walyo0rd has served as treasurer and
register of deeds of Sheboygan, and was
an officer of the Presbyterian church.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
NEW "MEANEST MAN, IS FOUND.

Circus Thief Steals Clothing of q
Drowned Swimmer and Escapes.
GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, Aug
1O.-Another "meanest man on earth is
the person who stole the clothing Of Da
vid Faye Whitcomb after he was
drowned at Brookside pond. The dead
mans effect were moved from the shore
of the lake to the home of Frank Elaner
from where they were taken by a mem
Der of a circus troupe. About $3.50
worth of jewelry was stolen, also, but
only a pair of trousers, which were iden
tilted, were recovered. The thief es
capped.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
BADGER STAYS BADGER.
Vlroqua Farmer Kills Specimen of Wis
consin Animal, Twenty Pounds.

VIROQUA, Wiz. Aug. I1.-[SpeciaI. I
"A badger weighing 20 pounds was
killed by W. T. Fisher on his farm. near
here. Badgers are seldom seen in this
locality and Fishers prize is an unusual
" large specimen.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
Has Promising Future.

Starting with the bluff at Fish Creek,
nearly 300 feet high, it swings north
ward irregularly until it reaches Eph-
rain, Limestone bluffs, covered with
shaggy evergreens, constitute most of
the shore line From Green Bay, the
park is very imposing and slightly, and
the many surrounding islands and pref
ty inlets make it an ideal place for a
park.
Back of the shore are some very fine
drives, and it is predicted that it will be
a grear rendezvous for motor cars in
time. The Door county region is at
present a very popular summer resort
for people from southern Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Indiana and Kentucky, and there
are numerous summer hotels at different
points along the shore.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13
TRACT CT 1000 ACRES IS &C
OUIRED AT COST OF FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
RIVALS MACKINAC'S BEAUTY.
Includes Eagle Island and Other Pic
turesque Spots of Great Natural
Charm.
DEAL READY FOR CONSIDERATION.

MARINETTE, Wis, Aug. 11.-[Spe-
cial. THE first Wisconsin state park is
practically a reality. The deal for the
purchase by the state of 1000 acres in
Door county viii be consummated this
week in Sturgeon Bay.
Gov Davidson has given his written
approval of the project and the park
commissioners, after spending two weeks
investigating, have given instructions to
Attorney General Gilbert to close the
purchase for the state. L. S. MesseP-
schmidt, assistant attorney general, was
IL Marinette this morning on his way to
Sturgeon Bay to take the deeds for the
purchase of the land.
The state has options on most of the
property desired and has started CON
demnatiOn proceedings to acquire three
portions of land that it cannot buy in
the ordinary way. Two of the latter are
on the main land and the third is Eagle
island. off Ephraim. The park commits
sioners desire to add this pretty island,
which has a perfect natural harbOr,
horseshoe IN shape, to the state park.
VIII Cost $4,000.
The new park will consist of 1000
acres and will cost about $4,000. 1t
includes practically all of the shore be-
tween Fish Creek and Ephraim. Most
VI tHiS SHOIc 10 HlSH anu LuSSeu,~ Will
the exception of the portion near Fish
Greek. where there is a fine beach, In
cluded in the state park will be the
slightly Eagle bluff, which rises sheer
from the water nearly 200 feet. In the
face of the bluff is a cave which has
been rendezvous for sightseers for
years. +@
Shanty bay is also part of the park.
IS soon as the purchase is concluded,
the Improvement of the new park will
begin. Men who ought to know believe
that Wisconsin will in time have state
park equaling and surprising in some
features, Mackinac island, the famous
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-08-13

Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. > ,5o2,3I3.2o
Only $500 remains unpaid on the as
sessment roll. This is subject to a pen
atty of Is per cent.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02

Quite q number of years ago the
writer heard the older Judge Watkins
make a touching talk ON the following
incident. One Of the titled daugh-
ters of Queen Victoria had just visit
ed the Dominion of Canada. She was
received with great enthusiasm and
highly honored. Writing OF this to
the noble queen the answer quickly
came If this is so say so. This in
cident was recalled, when one Of a
company who were vending their way
on sad errand to the city of the
dead remarked, Il always indulge in
useless regrets, when on such mis-
sion, that words to cheer were left
unsaid, and acts to comfort or make
glad a heavy or burdened heart were,
in the rush of life, not performed.
All present acknowledged themselves
derelict and regretul in this regard
Some one else may be gone from us
soon. Make people glad with ante
norton eulogies. To spare ourselves
idle regrets, let us show an interest in
and contribute to the happiness OF
those we meet in the pathway OF life,
as the days 60 by W.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02

He needs not words nor monuments
his merits to enlarge; sufficient for
his epitaph-he led the Crater
charge. " Mrs. Harrison, daughter,
is with her and they are staying at
Mrs. Berkeley's.
The Fourth TO be celebrated falls
this year on the fifth, next Monday,
and what are you going to do with it ?
Fire a cracker? Read the Declaration?
Have a stew out in the woods? or 90
a fishing? Permit us to advise tenn
perance in all things, and be sure to
let 90 the fire cracker before it
buSts. -
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02
FaPmViile District Conference.

List of pastors and delegates, w.
w. Lear, Presiding Elder. Farmville
Station. Rev. S. c. Hatcher, H. f.
Barrow, j. NJ. Crute, Scott Martin.
Prince Edward Circuit: Rev w. A.
S. Conrad, J. A. Priddy, S. D. Pulley,
J. T. Dixon.
Prospect Circuit; Rev. A. L. Car
son. c. F. Harvey Geo D. Warmer,
Paul NJ. Jones.
Charlotte Circuit. Rev. j. c. Har-
ny, a. B. Rice, A. j. Terry, }. p.
Purcell.
Amelia Circuit Rev T o. Edwards,
T. B. Rodgers, j. A. Wallace, j. II.
Anderson.
Burkeyille Circuit. Rev T. E.
johnson, C. E. Farley j. L. Vaughan,
j. f. Hubbard
Crewe Station: Rev. Jno. L. Bray
c. Z. Wilson, II. S. Beville, T. b.
Oliver
Lunenburg Circuit: Rev. G.. F. CO.
mer, T. S. Manson, ". f. Bacon h.
L. Blackwell.
South Lmenburg Circuit Rev o.
/. Haga, Chas. DuPriest Med. Par
IRISH, W. IT, Winn
North Mecklenburg Circuit. Rev. i.
In. Powell, NJ. Z. Johnson, j. W. Sim
mons, n. d. Potts.
Boydton Station. Rev. j. A. VIM,
| C.. r. Reekes, w. E. Homes, Marvin
Bales.
Trinity Circuit. Rev. j. B. Lennon,
Jno. A. Bugg, w. NJ. Vim, g. d.
Moore.
Cumberland Circuit. Rev q. E. B
Smith, Wyatt Crute, j. E. Clarke, n
j. Flippen.
Buckingham Circuit. Rev. S. IL
johnson, j. b. Hanes, c. H. Agee
NJ j. Sheppard
West Buckingham Circuit Rev. j
r. Valiant, A. c. Garnett, r. T. Nor
gan. w. G.. Alcock.
Ilyco Circuit. Rev. v X. Turner
lC. D. Crowder, A. L. q. Stephenson
w C.. Slate.
South Halifax Circuit: Rev W. a
Jeffreys S /. Adams, II. n. Trickey
| +. Tulloh
Blackstone Station. Rev. w. 6
Boggs, J. p. lrby j. d. Crawley
Arthur Hardy
Chase City Station: Rev. Bascor
lDey Lucius Gregory, j. S. Hutcher
son, Edgar Roberts.
GAINESVILLE Station Rev a. Potts
w. II. Chapman, Z. 6. Vaughan, w
/ II. Russell
Kcnbridge and Victoria Circuit. Rev
IC. T. Thrift, /. A. Hardy j L Ga
/ lion, +. vs.. Marshall
You are liable Co au attack of SOM
form OF Bowel Complaint and shout
provide yourself with the best know
. Remedy. DE. SETH ARNoLu- BAT
-AN. Warranted by White & Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02


July iith 1909.
PauPs Second Missionary Journey
The Philippian Jailer Acts Kvi:16-4O
Golden Text-Believe on The Lord
Jesus Christ, ana -hou shalt be saved
Acts XVIII.
Verses l6-21-fn what class do you
place those who profit by the sins Of
fallen women?
This young woman vas possessed
with a very clever spirit Of evil, an all
round spirit of deception. including
fortune telling; now wherein did her
sin consist and that Of her owners2
Which are the more to be blamed in
these days, fortune tellers or their
willing dupes?
When bad men are losing the gains
Of their evil occupation are they apt
to be careful Of the truth. when they
are after the good men who have de-
stroyed their business? For example
the liquor dealers.
Verse 22-What made the multitude
so angry az Paul and Silas. and is any
reliance ever to be placed upon the
excited attitude Of a large crowd?
DO religious differences still make
the people hate one another?
Does worldly gain, to-day play any
parr In religious intolerance?
Verse 22-Why did God permit such
cruelty &c his faithful servants?
Why is So that golly people often
have to 60 through very exquisite suf-
ferIng?
Verse 24-say why It is possible for
any good man in prison, lying upon a
raw back, with his feet fast in the
stocks, TO be as happy as man in
health and at liberty?
Does a good mans influence cease
when he is imprisoned and his limbs
are fettered?
In looking back over the results Of
his imprisonment. would Paul and
silas be apt to regret this painful i'm
cident?
Verse 25-Is there any circumstance
so painful or disastrous that prayer
and praise cannot turn it into Joy and
victory?
IF we PRAYED and sang more IN our
private lives. and I'm our families
would we have more Joy and gladness
Verse 2G-Was this earthquake the
result Of the prayer Of Paul and Silas
or was It natural event?
Does God today work ont for his
people. practically the same results o'
are here recorded?
Verses 272S-Why did the iailer de
eide upon suicide. and is such a coufs,
ever iuetifahle?
Verses 2g-30-Was it natural fear
F or religious conviction, that now oper
ated in the iailer?
What did the taller desire to b
saved FROM
Verse '2l- What precisely f'd the'
mean by believing on the Lord Jesus
Nay father or mother believe i'
Jesus. so as to assure the salvation o
their children? fThis question is 20 b
answered in writing by members o
the club
Verse o2-Whaf IS "he word of th
Lord" and may @ person know tina
word. fr hand who IS nor person
ally acquainted WITH 'he Lord?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02
A Night Riders Raid

The worst night riders are calomel,
croton oil or aloes pills. They raid
your bed to rob you of rest. Not so
with Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They
never distress or inconvenience. but
always cleanse the system curing
Colds, Headache, Constipation, Ma
LARA. 25c at White ~ Co.'S.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02
To the Voters Of Prince Edward.

am still very anxious to represent
YOU in the next Legislature Of Virgin
ia, and take this method 10 ask every
one to give me your vote and influence
at the coming primary, which will he
held on August 9th.
Very respectfully,
w. II. EWING.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02

STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDI-
y TON OF THE CITIZENS STATE BANK.
me- located az famville. Va in the county
OF Prince Edward. State of Virginia. az the close
oi business June 2ird. 1893. made 20 the State
Corporation Commission.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-07-02
Beautiful Marriage.

n marriage was witnessed
Antioch Church, Cumberland on
when Miss Virginia Maude
Bm became the bride OF Mr.
W PAUL Dressler OF Allegheny
The ceremony was perform
H r.r 6 E.. B. Smith, pastor of
was beautifully decorat-
rad white, and mp each
to chancei were small
of trailing cedar and cut
which the bridal party
be wedding march was
rs. C.. #. Fl'ppen
J.. E. Grigg and Irving
the first to- enter follow
r.l l.4
.i i'9PD1'
Hiss Laura HI-- Nhai.'
CHAN and Miss e.nc. Baltimore
fp Carson and Miss Florence Burl
~ g..,,t. pra.aof-. +,.
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