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The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
WOMEN ADOPT FENCING.
London Is Now RavIng Over sport
with FOiIS.

London. March %. London ladies.
stimulated by the Olympic games OF last
summer, have taken to the foils. and
fencing Is now the fashion. Indeed. an
official Of the Sword Club holds that fenc-
ing is likely to have an even wider vogue
among women than among men. Many
women prominent in the social world are
actively interesting themselves in the
foils, and there seems every likelihood
that something approaching a craze may
be started IN the fencing world during the
coming season
And It is an undoubted fact that local
schools Of arms are being started all
over the country, which seems to indi-
cate that fencing among Englishwomen
Is likely TO become an established pas
time. The Amateur Fencing Association
is showing every disposition 10 encourage
and foster the revival
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
TWO TEAMS NEEDED.
Commercial League Planning for
Active Baseball Campaign.

one of the most successful seasons last
year Of any new league launched, is re-
organizing, and 'hOpes 10 have one or
the strongest leagues in the District
Owing to the fact that several Of the
teams have withdrawn this year. appli-
cations for entrance into the league from
teams representing commercial or busi-
ness houses are desired. Applications
should be made to II. z. Sengstack, care
OF Richs Shoe Store, Tenth and F streets
northwest. as soon as possible, so they
can be. considered at a meeting OF the
league. (which VIII be held soon
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
KLINE Tells OF FIGHT.
Had AtteII in Bad shape During the
Third Round.

Third hOuno.
Baltimore. Nd. March 9Q.-''If anybody
thinks that Attell had a cinch with ne.
ne is much mistaken" This Is the way
Kline spoke Of his match with Abe At
tell. the feather-w weight champion. in a
conversation with Manager Herford over
the long-distance telephone this morning.
The Newark boy was much chagrined
over the published reports, or al least
some or them. which indicated that At
tell could have disposed OF Patsy had he
so desired
According 20 a number OF New York
writers and Kline himself the real rea-
son for AtteITs apparent holding back
was the lacing he received in the third
round. Up 20 this time there was little
to choose. except that Atteli had landed
the greater number OF blows. which was
anticipated, in view Of Attels Well
known boxing ability. In the third round
the Newark lad put over a left swins
very similar 10 the kind he has used
here so effectively.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
New York. II, DalIna. 1.

Dallas. Tex. March 20-The Giants did
not make any deep impression on the
pitching OF a left-hander here this after
noon. but Dallas obliged with seven er-
rors. which. with eight hits and a few
battery misplays. enabled McGraw's men
20 run up a score Of IL 10 L Score.
RHE
DaIlas..........-.-... 0O0O0l 81
New York............ 0 3 0 900 s-u S
Battries-Moore and OnsloS; Anes. Mathewson.
Schei. and WilSoa
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

booked UP with engagements, and. be-
sides, had to visit his people in Russia,
but said he would be gladso meet me any
time in July He wouldn't even post a
forfeit to clinch the match. July was
half year away. and he wanted an
American business man 10 consent to a
proposition like that Fifty thousand
dollars, Think OF it, Why. I'd wrestle
with a buzz saw for that much money.
When did 1 start wrestling? Well
Il viii be Just ten years ago the 9Th of
next June. I remember that day well,
for it was my fathers birthday Did
win the match? Wei. no; not ex-
actly. You see. the man I wrestied was
Dan Mcleod, but I didn't know it then
1t was this way.
There were two rival factions Of ath-
letes IN my neighborh0od, out IN Iowa.
one was from Humboldt, and the other
from a neighhoring village. We held track
meets each season. and that year me
rivalry was unusually strong About three
days before the meet. a man dropped
or a train. In this rival town. TO wait
over for another. He saw some Of the VII
lage athletes training-putting the shot.
high jumping, pole vaulting. ano other
stunts. He tried to get them 70 back
their stellar man against himself in the
weight events Failing at this. ne picked
Up the shot and threw it ten feet farther
than their best mark.
WrestIes in Cinders.
i'weIl. they persuaded this unknown 70
STAY over for the meet. and enlisted him
in their team. I was about the huskiest
lad on our side. and the events narrowed
down to this man. who said his name was
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
HORSES TRAINING
ON PIMLICO TRACK
Many Good Ones Are Being
Worked to Form.
TURFMEN THERE WITH GOODS

Interesting study of Events that Are
go Occur at Maryland Jockey Club
in Spring and Fall Meets-First As
signment Arrives from Tampa, Be-
longing to A B. StansBury.
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When you have lost OF found anything
telephone an advertisement 70 TIE Wash
Ington Herald. and bin VIII be sent you
at 1 cent a word
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Largest Morning Circulation.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
improvements at Power House

Extensive improvements which in
Guide new power house and a new
dam at the rough and ready water
power site are under way by the Wa
tertown Gas and Electric company,
and a large force of men are at work
on the job day and night. The i'm
provements include a new power
house which will be built of concrete
and brick. It's dimensions will be 94X
SO and from the river floor it will rise
to height of IS feet. In it will be in
stalled two water wheels and gener-
ator direct connected with the shaft
for local use and a rotary generator
and transformers for use on the cleo
trio line to connect with the power
from the Kilbourn dam.
The dam will be built a short dis
lance north of the present one and
will be of concrete with a heighth of
liz feet. The dam will not be con-
structed until after the power house
has been completed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Tired of LiVinU

The Milwaukee Free Press says that
A. IL. Gerred, aged II years, an inmate
Of the county almshouse, attempted to
commit suicide by drinking carbolic
acid while visiting friends at III Jack
son street, yesterday afternoon. That
his act was premeditated is shown by
a letter found in his pocket, which
read:
ITO Whom 1t May Concern: I, A.
E. Gerred, do hereby certify that my
watch and all other personal belong
ings on my person and in the store
room of the county almshouse at Wau-
watosa, be delivered to John P Belo,
of Milwaukee, Wis, who is my step
son. His residence is 1921 Galena
street, Milwaukee, and who is employ
ed by Schuster brothers, wholesale to-
bacco dealers, at 2S6 and 2SS Milwau-
kee street, Milwaukee, Wis. This is
in case anything happens to me seri-
Gus or fatally. A. E. Gerred."
He was taken to the Emergency hos
pital, where he speedily recovered. He
probably will be taken back to the
almshouse today
Mr.. Gerred formerly resided in Wa
tertown. For many years he was en-
ployed by the Milwaukee road as a
freight conductor and baggageman.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
In Social Realm

Following up the lecture given at
the Moravian church last evening
there will be held tonight between s
and 10 O'Clock in the church parlors,
a "St. Paul social" so called because
the entire entertainment of the even
ing will have some reference to the
activities of that great missionary of
the early christian church. Pauline
quotations, sketches representing ev-
ents of Pauls career, tent-making, a
shipwreck contest, and a st. Pauls
spelling bee will be features on the pro-
gram. By way of refreshments all
will partake of st. Paul's prison fare.
The object of this social time as well
as Of the lecture of last night, is the
raising of funds to enable several
members of the Y. P. S. G. E. to at
tend the international c. E. conven
ton at st. Paul in July. Therefore,
every person who contemplates at
tendance is requested to come well
supplied with pennies, to be able
ready to pay all the fines and penal
ties which are to be imposed on him.
Mrs. w. E. Brandt entertained the
whist club at her home in Third street
this afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Goeldner will entertain
few friends at cards this evening at
her home in Main street.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS SATURDAY
DR., SChinniCk Resigns

DR.. T. F. Shinnick, alderman Of tau
Second ward, has rendered his resig-
nation to Mayor Mulberger and the
resignation was filed in the city
clerks office this mc'0i1r. r +
as follows:
Waterloo VS.. MAJ -
Hon Arthur Mulberger, City.
Dear Mr.. Mayor: l address you and
the common council of the city of Wa
tertown. Owing to existing conditions
and that | am a busy man and unable
to do justice to my constituents and
the people Of the city at large, here
by tender my resignation as alderman
of the Second ward to become effec-
tive at once l would therefore ask
your honor to appoint someone in my
place from the Second ward-party af-
fliations eliminated, according to your
judgment and out of respect to the
voters of the Second ward.
The above resignation is irrevocable
on my part, and thanking the Second
ward citizens for past courtesies and
kindnesses and the members OF the
city council for the friendly relations
enjoyed while a member of it's body,
| am,
Very respectfully yours,
T. F. Shinnick, M. D.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Close GueSSeS

Considerable interest has been TAX
en- in the candle burning contest at
Eberle's drug store. A large candle
was placed in the window and lighted
and the public was given an opportun-
ity to record the guess of how many
hours it would require to entirely con-
sumo it. 1t was consumed this morn
ing after burning 120 hours and So
minutes The candle was so inches
long and weighed pounds. 1t was
lighted May 10 at 8 o'clock and re-
manned lighted about 13 hours each
day. Following are the prize winners:
First prize-Henry Seefeldt, No.
4-120 hours 80 minutes.
Second prize-Eugene Meyer, Ill
North Eighth street-120 hours 20
minutes.
Third prize-Henry Buege, 706 Mar
ket street-120 hours Is minutes.
Next five prizes-Mrs. Edward L.
Schempf, 1927 Main street-120 hours
Jean Sabin, 201 Eighth street-120
hours. J. B. Murphy, sol Church
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS MONDAY
Pioneer Citizen Called

Mr. Samuel G. Roper, an early day
resident of Watertown, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie R.
Woodland, in Milwaukee last evening
in his eighty-fourth year. Mr.. Roper
was a native Of Rutland, Mass, where
he was born January 3, 1926. He came
to WatertOwn at an early day of its
settlement and was married here to
Sarah Elizabeth Turner, daughter of
one of the early day hotel keepers
February 8, 1858. She departed this
life October 8, 1887. Three children
survive, Mrs. Annie R. Woodland, Mil
waukee; Charles Roper, this city and
George Roper, Texas.
Mr.. Roper was engaged in business
from 1852 until a few years ago. For
several years he in connection with
Henry Mace conducted a restaurant
and confectionery store in the build
ing on the south side of Main street
bridge which was taken out by
the flood several years ago For
many years he dealt in farm machin-
cry and also in stock buying, the old
firm of Roper & Ferry doing an extern
sive farm implement business for
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gorder spent
Sunday in Milwaukee.
Charles Mulberger was a cream city
visitor today.
Walter Kuenzi was visitor at Hus-
tisford yesterday.
Mrs. H. A. Long of Columbus was a
caller in the city yesterday.
Ex-Mayor H. Wertheimer transacted
business in the cream city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Corben, 113S
River drive, mourn the death of their
infant daughter three months old,
which occurred this morning. The flu
neral will take place Sunday afternoon
at l o'clock from the home to the I'M
manuel church.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

tives among them in this city being
Mrs. f. w. A. NOtz and Mrs. Emma
Stiemke, nieces, and Louis Schulz, a
nephew. The funeral took place in
Milwaukee this afternoon from the
residence at Eleventh and Germania
streets. Mrs. Schulz was a woman
of fine character and was beloved by
a large circle of friends wherever
known.
Mr.. James Noon died at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Powers,
21S Montgomery street, last evening.
Bronchitis was the cause of death,
from which he had suffered several
months. He was born in the town Of
Watertown forty-three years ago and
for several years resided in Water
town, but for the past eight years
made his home in Waukesha. He is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret
Powers, of this city, and one brother,
John Noon, of Chicago. The funeral
will take place Saturday morning at
8 o'clock to st. Bernard's church.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS TUESDAY
Contract Awarded

1iGs icr the construction of 1880
feet CT water mains recently author
l7ed by the city council, were opened
=, tn board Of water commissioners
Tne construction calls
water mains. 1t
le bids this year
IL So sIuGIaDIy lower than those
fOrn erly received, probably owing to
the f1.t hit the contract is a pretty
arge one and the bidders more nu-
merous in consequence. Following
are the bids received:
Jirtle & Somes, Chicago Heights,
III. S,SlS.Z5
c. J. Crilley, Milwaukee. -. 9,371SO
Advance Con. Co., Waukesha 1851 90
w. Davidson, Wilmette, H.. $4,000
j. NJ. Healy Co., Chicago. 10,219.75
T. H. Iglehart, Chicago. -. 10,0SS 90
o. Biefeld & Co., Watertown 10,654.75
E. L. Bartlett, Watertown. 10,6S3.50
w. Fraser, Rochester, Mimi. 10,7S0.00
F. E. Kaminski, WATERFOWL. 10,SS2.0 90
Sweeney Bros, Reedsburg.. Il ,067.50
Jirtle & Somes of Chicago Heights,
ILL.,, being the lowest bidders, the con-
tract was awarded to them, they being
required to give bond for $4,000. 4.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS FRIDAY
High School HOnOrS

In accordance with a custom of past
years in the high school honors were
awarded this week to the ten seniors
having the highest average standing
for the four years work. First
honors went to Margaret Eberle whose
average for the four years was 1888
per cent, the highest average, accord
ing to the record ever attained by
high school graduate. Miss Eberle
will be the galedictorian Of her class.
Second honors went to Herbert
Baurichter whose average was 1926
per cent. Mr. Baurichter will be
salutatorian Elsa Rose whose aver
age was GIG per cent, was awarded
third honors and will present the
memorial of the class to the high
school. Ray Stanton, who received
fourth honors with an average of 91.25
per cent, will have the distinction of
delivering the class OF. ton which will
complete the student members on the
commencement program.
In addition to these, fifth honors,
which entities the recipient to repre-
sent the class at the alumni banquet,
were awarded to Helen Brooks, whose
average was 1919 per cent. First
honorary mention was given to Lillian
Mundt, whose average was S9.7 per
cent, second honorary mention to
Celia Kwapil, whose average was SS.7
per cent; third honorary mention to
Irene Regain with an average of 1857
per cent; fourth honorary mention to
Hilda Kruger with ST. per cent, and
fifth honorary mention to Cyrus Casey
with an average of S73S per cent.
There are forty-two members in the
class and commencement exercises
will be held June %.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Personal Mention

w. J. Bethke was visitor at Ocon-
omOwoc yesterday.
Miss Norma Kussel is home from
Milwaukee to spend Sunday.
Clarence Schimmel of Waukegan is
spending a few days at his home here.
Miss Elsie Biefeld of Milwaukee
spent yesterday at her parents home
here.
Miss Bessie Church leaves tomor-
row for Menomonee Falls to spend a
few days.
L. w. Beach and wife of Hancock
are guests at the home of the former S
brother, w. J. Beach.
Mrs. w. A. Christians and children
of Johnson Creek were callers in the
city yesterday afternoon.
Miss Title Maldaner entertainer a
few friends yesterday afternoon at
her home in Main street.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS THURSDAY
Very Dear Fish

Three men, Gus Brandt, William
Laatsch and Edward Hake, each paid
a fine Of $25 and costs, amounting in
all to $9495, for illegal fishing after
their pleas of guilty in Justice Stacy's
court this morning. The men were
arrested by Peter Drefahl, deputy
game warden, while spearing fish at
night time in Rock river between
Jefferson and Fort Atkinson
One of the men stated that it was
wrong for the state to exact fine for
such an offense and stated he could
i'll afford it as he was poor and had a
family of seven children.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
In Social Realm

The Ossesso club entertained at a
dancing party given last evening at
the Masonic Temple. Seventy-five
couples were entertained and enjoyed
the good cheer and hospitality evident
during the evening. The WeberStube
orchestra played for the numbers.
The decorations were of a unique and
beautiful order, yellow and white
predominating, while palms and pen
nants occupied places of vantage to
add to the beautifying effect. Tn
The punch bowl was presided over b.
the Misses Pearl O'Brien, Gladys Mo
lart and Florence Heismann. The
grand march was led by Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Thorn
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Personal Mention

Miss Elsie Baumann was a Milwau-
kee visitor today.
Mrs. w. F. Whyte and daughter,
Effie spent the day in Milwaukee.
Miss Julia Shinnick of Milwaukee
visited at the home of her brother
George Shinnick, route 5, Sunday.
Edwin Grunwald was a Milwaukee
visitor Sunday.
Miss Genevieve Mullen of this city
will be one of the soloists in the music
al setting accompanying the lecture,
1.-The Story Beautiful" at the Pabst
theatre, Milwaukee, May %.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

years. Later the firm was changed to
Roper & Son which was continued un-
til few years ago when Mr.. Roper
went to Milwaukee to reside with his
daughter. He was a man of excellent
character and possessed a large cir
Gle of friends.
The remains will be brought to Wa
tertown for burial Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock over the Milwaukee road
and the funeral will be held from the
train to Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Wedding Bills

Mr. Valentine Englemann of Ocono-
mowoc and Miss Ida Neubauer of this
city were united in wedlock Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at st. Mark S
Lutheran church. The Rev. Julius
Klingmann officiated. Messrs. Char
les Neubauer, Emil Englemann and
Misses Emma Kline and Mary Sieg-
fried were the attendants. A recep-
ton followed the ceremony at the
brides home in Nashotah street. Mr..
and Mrs. Englemann will reside in
OconOmOWOc.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Into the Shadows

Word was received here today from
Chicago of the death at that place of
Mr.. Julius Baeslau which occurred last
evening. He was a son of Mrs Aug
ust Baeslau and was born and reared
in this city. Mr.. Baeslau was about
26 years of age and barber by trade.
The remains will be brought here for
interment Saturday. He is survived
by his widow, his mother and a sister
and one brother.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
In Social Realm

Mr.. Thomas S. McGinnis of Concord
and Miss Margaret G. McGrath of this
city were united in wedlock at Chi
cago on May II. They were attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lynch. The
groom is engaged in farming and his
bride was until recently a teacher in
the public schools here. Many Wa
tertown friends extend congratula-
lions.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schatz entertain
ed large company of friends at their
home in Jefferson street last evening
in honor of the hosts birthday. Re
freshments were served and a most
enjoyable time was had by all pres
emit
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Personal Mention

Otto Zautner of Sullivan is visit
or in the city.
The Northwestern University mill
tary company and band hiked to Lake
Mills on their annual march this morn
ing, leaving the city at o'clock. They
will go into camp there and partici-
pate in a sham battle tomorrow.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
Bedutify River Front

The special committee of the Out
door Art association appointed for the
purpose of beautifying the river front,
met last evening and formulated plans
for accomplishing this much to be
desired result. 1t is hoped that the
property owners on the river front
will cooperate with the committee
in this work and help in carrying
out the plans to be inaugurated soon.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21

street-124 hours. G. H. jacob So
Seventh street-117 hours.
Irma Meyer, 100 Green street; Max
Henning, +. +. No. 4 Theo Miller,
302 Ninth street-a tie-125 hours
Winners of the prizes are requested
to call and secure the same at Eberle's
drug store.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Fractured a Leo

While engaged in practicing ball be-
fore the Notwithstanding game
Saturday afternoon at the Northwest
ern University campus, Frank Morgan
of Ripon stumbled and broke his leg
at the ankle. He was cared for at ST..
Mary's hospital and was removed to
his home when the rest of the team
denarted
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Into the Shadows

Mrs Johanna Schultz, a former
well known resident of Watertown,
died Wednesday evening in Milwau-
kee. following a stroke of paralysis.
She was 20 years old and the widow
of the late Louis Schulz, founder of
one of the early day drug stores in
this city and afterward conducted by
his brother, A G. F. Schulz, and his
nephew, J. H. Schulz. Mrs. Schulz is
survived by a large number OF rela-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
Advertised Letters

Following is a list Of advertised let
tiers remaining uncalled for at the
Watertown postoff1ce for week ending
May II:
Berry, Miles
Beanbein, Wentworth
Brown, Miss Emma
Cooper & Robenson 90
Cronwelia, Miss T.
Doss, Fred
Feber, Mr. and Mrs Bill
Forbish, Walter
Guessing, D. F.
Larson, Mrs. Ed.
Nenman, Matilda
Schmidt, FIR.
Tenien, F. J.
Trierman'S Cafe
Wisconsin Mill
H. T. Eberle, P. NJ.
Smoke --latest Out" SC cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
FinUerS Crushed

A young man named Doering, who
resides in the Seventh ward and is
employed at the l. L. Henry box fac
tory, had two fingers badly crushed
while at work on die machine this
afternoon. It will probably be nee
essary to amputate the tips of the
fingers
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-21
In Social Realm

Mrs Albert Frattinger entertained
a company of friends at her home in
Madison street this afternoon in honor
of her sister, Mrs. P. A. Standard of
Maccomb, Ill, and Mrs. Byron Kabot
of MenOmOnie