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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

and plumbing will be done by Otto
Biefeld & company of Watertown and
Grossert & Kuehn of this city has the
contract for the sheet metal work.
The building is Delightfully."- situated
on the brow of a hill overlooking
Rock river to the east and it COM
mands a fine view of the entire coun-
try in all directions, really ideal To-
cation for an institution of this char
acter. To the west is a view of the
sloping hills and fertile fields, to the
south the wooded slopes and verdant
fields and to the north and east the
spires and tops of a thriving city,
id Rock on it's way to the sea.
1t is expected that the building will
be ready for occupancy about October
10 and when completed there will be
room for eighty pupils besides the SUI
perintendent's family and attendants.
When the landscaping work is finish
ed it will be one of the most pleasant
places within the confines of Water
town. The home has been construct
ed with a view to the future so that
additions can be made thereto. The
demands made upon the institution
at present far exceeds the room avil-
able but they will be attended to as
the finances permit. w. K. Weiss
brodt of Milwaukee will be the super
intendent. He has had charge of the
institution both here and in Milwau-
kee and is we'll known in Watertown
and admittedly man who thoroughly
understands this branch of work The
Home is recognized by both Lutheran
synods and will eventually house chill
dren from all parts of the United
States
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Otto and Lillian

At five o'clock Thursday afternoon
at st. Marks Lutheran church parson-
age the Rev. Julius Kingmann united
in marriage Mr.. Otto WinkenWerder
and Miss Lillian Friedrich, both Of
this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fred
rich attended the couple. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Friedrich, 485 Concord avenue, at
which only immediate relatives were
present Mr. and Mrs. Winkenwer-
der left on an evening train for a
short wedding trip and upon their re-
turn will reside at sos College aven-
ue The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Friedrich and is a
popular and charming young lady.
The groom is a young man of excel
lent character and is engaged in the
hardware business at 207 Main street.
Their many friends extend congratu-
lations.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
viii Purchase Land

The Evangelical Lutheran synod of
Wisconsin, in session in Milwaukee, on
Tuesday authorized the board of re.
gents of Northwestern university
Watertown to purchase additional
land for the seminary in Wauwatosa
The synod decided to increase the
salaries of the professors in the uni,
versity. The adjustment will be made
by the board of regents in accordance
with the length of service and number
of members in the family of each pro-
fessor. During the session, $4,000 was
appropriated to home missions in the
synod. 1t was decided to encourage
English speaking congregations to en-
ter the synod.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Personal Mention

Florence Jones was a Juneau visit
or over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Frattinger OF
Milwaukee spent Sunday at the home
of Albert Frattinger.
The Misses Lille Habhegger and
Mamie Stacy are attending the White
water Normal summer school,
James Sayward Robinson of Jack
sonville, Florida, is visiting at the
home of w. D. Sproesser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Luther enter
tanned a company of friends at their
home in Garfield street yesterday in
honor of the hosts birthday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
A Fatal Accident

John A. Buchta, engineer at the
Wisconsin Manufacturing company's
plant at Jefferson, was instantly
killed Monday afternoon. He appar-
emily was overcome with the heat and
while sitting in the doorway of the
engine room was struck on the head
by switching train. The brakeman
saw the accident, but Buchta said he
was all right and asked the brakeman
to shut OFF the steam on the engine of
the manufacturing plant. This he
was unable to do and Buchta tried to
do il himself, with the result that he
fell into the flywheel and was instant
ly killed. He was bachelor, aged
about so years and had been with the
company since youth.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
DOINGS TUESDAY
Alumni Reunion

The twenty-first annual reunion of
the Watertown High School Alumni
association was held last evening at
Turner Opera house and the meeting
was thoroughly enjoyed by large at
tendance. A banquet was followed by
toasts after which a business meeting
was held, followed by playette and
dancing. The following menu was
served:
Salpicon of Fruit Waters
Roast Veal Mashed Potatoes
Tomato Jelly
Bread and Butter
Sailed Nuts
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
The menu was served by the Wo.
mans guild of St. PauIs Episcopal
church. Covers were laid for one
hundred and fifty guests. The serv.
ers were the Misses Elsie Kruger
Lanora Schaefer, Alma Cohen, Lii
liam Hartwig, Eneida LANCE, Emeline
Zickert, Helen Schatz, Margaret Ev.
ans, Mabel Triplett, Olive Thauer
Meta Radtke, Esther Humphrey, Flor
ence Foley, Della Wilkowski and
Clara Laffey.
The decorations were very pretty
palms and ferns being used quite free
ly. The reception committee and
committee of arrangements consisted
of President Miss Ella Wilder, Vice
President Miss Helen Rack, Second
Vice President Douglas Pieritz, Treas.
urer Leonard Stapleton, Secretary
Miss Lydia Pease.
The music was furnished by the
Weber-Stube orchestra. An innova
ton which proved interesting was a
register in which the guests recorded
their names according to the year in
which they graduated from high
school. The register showed that at
last nights gathering there were
present members of the class OF
1873, the first class to receive
diplomas. After the banquet there
| was a play entitled "a West Point
Regulation" in which all who took
part did exceedingly well. The class
| of 1909 favored THE guests with their
class song which was thoroughly en-
joyed. The evenings program closed
| with dancing which was enjoyed I'M
| til the wee sma' hours.
The committee having THE affair in
charge are certainly to be congratu
lated on the excellent manner in
| which they managed it and upon the
success of the evening.
The officers elected for 1910 are:
President-Dr. E. J. Herman.
| First vice president-Miss Alice
| Walthers.
Second vice president-Ray Nc
Adams.
Secretary-Miss Elisha Sproesser.
Treasurer-Arthur Ulrich.
| Miss Marie Killian was the toast
mistress. The welcome of the class
was delivered by D. G. Pieritz and the
response was made by Miss Heller
Brooks. The cast for the playette
was as follows:
Margery Harrison. Miss Helen Racel
Cadet Richard Harrison. Mr.. F. Nj
| Cadet Richard Harrison. ....
| Mr.. F. McAdams
Lieutenant Masters. ..........
| Mr. w. Richards
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

Burke, G. 8. c., son of the late MIR.
and Mrs. John Burke of Shields, were
ordained to the priesthood in Sacred
Heart church, Notre Dame, Ind, this
morning by the Ri Rev. Joseph Al
dering, bishop Of the Catholic diocese
of Fort Wayne, Ind. The former
will celebrate his first solemn high
mass at st. Bernards church in this
city on Sunday, July 4, and the latter
will celebrate his first solemn high
mass at st. Joseph's church, Rich
wood, on the same date. A recep-
ton for both priests will be held at
Sacred Heart college in this city at
noon of that date.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Lfghtninq'S Queer Prank

Lightning played a rather queer
prank Saturday afternoon on the farm
of Frank Lastrow, route 2, northeast
of this city. Mr.. Zastrow and his
three sons were in a hay field when
slight storm came up and a stroke
of lightning hit the earth in the cen
ter of the group of boys, but strange
to say none of them were seriously
hurt. One of the boys was uncon
scious for a short while. A team OF
horses nearby ran away but were
caught before doing any damage. A
hole was torn in the earth where the
electric fluid passed which one might
think was caused by an explosion.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
DOINGS SATURDAY
Elect Delegate

At meeting of Central Labor
Union last evening Arthur Doerr
was elected a delegate to attend the
meeting of the State Federation of
Labor at Eau Claire July q. Theo-
dore Kick was named as alternate. 1t
is probable that the next state meet
ing will be held in Watertown.
A committee was also appointed to
make arrangements for the annual
picnic on Labor day: Emil Doerr, Carl
Tietz, Henry Schlueter, Fred Schurr,
Edward Graunke, Theodore Kaliebe,
Arthur Doerr, Arthur Pohlmann, Carl
kohls.
The invitation of the Watertown
Homecoming committee to take part
in the afternoon parade on August
was accepted and full attendance
will be on hand.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Advertised Letters

Following is a list of letters re
uncalled for at the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
June %:
Brady, John
Brown, Emil G.
Buffmire, Henry w.
Burgess, J. F.
Crowneia, DIR. Florence
Eaton, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Tanning, Mrs. Jno.
Maule, w. A
Meyers, Amile
Ryan, T. S.
Sanford, Mrs. Stend
Schumacher, o. R.
Triede, Willie
Warker, Rev. n. c.
Ziegelman, Mrs. Alb.
Zindars, Miss Lydia
H. T. Eberle, P. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Help Wdnted--Mdle

WANTED-Young men to learn
automobile business by mail and pre-.
pare for positions "a chauffeurs and
repair men. We make you expert in
ten weeks: assist you to secure posi-
ton. Pay big; work pleasant. de-.
mand for men great; reasonable
write for particulars and sample les
son. Empire Automobile Institute,
Rochester, N. Y.-June 25-3.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Glover Club Elects

A business meeting of the Glover
club was held at the home of Mrs. e.
A Pratt, North Washington street,
Wednesday afternoon. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President-Mrs. Evan Davies.
Vice Presdent-Miss M. Sproesser.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Henry
Mulberger.
Secretary-Miss Elvira Emmerling
TreaSurer-MrS. A. d. PlatZ.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Sprinkler System

A sprinkler system will be installed
in the car barns Of the electric rail
way company, corner of Hyland and
Second streets. A water main is now
being laid in Hyland street to Second
street and the company has laid the
main from that corner past their
building to insure fire protection. A
hydrant will be placed at the corner
named
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
DOINGS MONDAY
Lay the Corner Stone

The new Lutheran Home for Fee
bleminded Children now being erect
ed in the Third ward, is rapidly being
constructed and already the third
story walls are being built. The cor
ner stone of the institution was laid
with impressive services yesterday
afternoon before a large assemblage
of people. Enclosed in the corner
stone are copies of the local newspa-
pers, the names of the president of
the United States, the governor of
Wisconsin and mayor Of Watertown,
together with: documents pertaining
to the erection of the present struc-
ture and the history OF it's movement
for it's establishment. The actual
ceremony of laying the stone was
done by the Rev. F. H. Eggers, pas
tor of st. Johns Lutheran church. AL
though the distance from the center
of the city is quite great, buses and
automobiles were run to the grounds
while many others walked. The pro-
gram was begun shortly after 2
o'clock. st. Johns church band and
the mixed choir of st. Marks church
rendered instrumental and vocal mu,
sic in which latter the congregation
assisted.
The English address was very ably
delivered by the Rev. o. Hagerdorn
of Milwaukee and the Rev. J. F. Boer
ger of Racine delivered the German
address. w. K. Weissbrodt, superin
tendent of the Predetermined home
now located in Milwaukee, read the
history Of the institution. Following
is the program:
Prelude
ST. Johns Church Band
Song .....-..........
BY the Congregation
prayer .............
song '...'..-'....... ....... .-....
By the Choir
English sermon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Rev. o. Hagerdorn, Milwaukee
Song ..................
By the Congregation
German sermon
Rev. J. F. Boerger, Racine
Reading of History of Institution. j.. .
Song ................
By the Congregation
Laying of corner stone. ............
prayer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
song ...............
By the Choir
By the Congregation
Bened1ctlon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Closing hymn ...................
The corner stone Is plain block of
sandstone on which is simply inscrib-
ed "a. D. 1909" The building is of
brick, three stories high and base
ment. 1t will be heated with steam
and have all modern conveniences
The water supply will come from an
artesian well and will be patterned
after the Kewaunee system where the
supply is forced by air pressure to
the different parts of the building. 1t
will be electric lighted throughout
and has its own sewer system. The
main building faces the east; its di-
mansions are S7x4S feet; there is al
so large wing 74x35 feet and an ad-
ditional wing 37x2S feet. The boiler
room is 21x25 feet. The superintend-
ent of construction is August Keeling
of Milwaukee. The contract for the
mason work is being done by Henry
Schmidt of Milwaukee, while c. Hue
nefeld of Watertown has the contract
for the carpenter work. The heating
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Promoted MESSENGER

Edgar Schmutzler CT this city, who
for the past nine years has been en-
ployed as a driver for the United
States and Wells Fargo express COM
panies, has been appointed railway
messenger between Sparta and Viro-
qua, with headquarters at the former
city. Mr.. Schmutzler is one of the
trusted employees of the company and
well deserves his promotion.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Personal Mention

Willie Kelley was home from Mil
waukee to spend Sunday.
Mrs. John Berigan and children are
visiting relatives in Appleton.
Attorney and Mrs. w. F. Stroud of
Portage were in the city today.
R. w. Hartwig of Chicago spent
the past few days with relatives here.
Mrs. George P. Traeumer has gone
to Detroit where she will visit with
her daughter for one month and take
baths for her health
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Personal Mention

Miss Helen Schatz left yesterday
for Oconomowoc to spend a few
weeks
Miss Kate Schleicher left yesterday
to spend week with friends in Mil
waukee.
Miss Anna M. Holland left this
morning fir Minneapolis where she
Will spend her vacation with her sis
ter, Mrs. G.. T. Martenson.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Real Estate Transfers

Aztalan-John ]. Robisch to G.
F. Kuehn, part section 22....S 225
Fort Atkinson-A. Mack to Sam
ue! A. Plum, lots Z and 8,
block 1
A L. Merriman to James J.
Spear, part sections 81 and % $500
Joshua r. Shier to Mrs. Alex
McFarlane, part section 25... 1000
Koshkonong-C o. Ralph
to Verna E. Reed, parcel of
land in section Sc. ........... l
William Klement to Arthur
Element, part section 4. ... 1900
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
WdtertOWn Man Dyin0

Chief of Police Block today receiv-
ed telegram from the sheriff at
Eagle River stating that August Oes-
treich, formerly of this city, was dy-
ing but the dispatch gave no details.
He is son of Mrs Herman Oes-
treich, who resides at 209 Seventh
street, and is a brother-in-law of Ed
ward Jansen of this city.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Personal Mention

Mrs. John Schatz has gone to
Moline, ILL.,, to spend a few weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Edward Fromader.
Fred Ohm was visitor in Column
bus yesterday looking over his farm.
He reports that the crops in that sec
ton are unusually good for this time
of the year.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Will Eject Residences

William Ziegelmann and H. E. King
will each erect a modern residence in
Richards Hill addition. Plans were
prepared by Architect L. A Willen-
bockel. He also has completed plans
for a residence for William Collins,
Herman Reich and Robert w. Lueck
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
He Was a Fraud

The deaf and dumb beggar who
piled his trade about the city last
week was a fraud of the first water.
Housewives should have a baseball
bat handy when such fellows demand
money.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Special Train for Wisconsin Chris
tidn EndedVOreIS.

Via The North Western Line.
A special train from Milwaukee, via
Fond du Lac. Oshkosh, Neenah- Menasha,
Appleton Jet. and Wausau. leaves via The
North Western Line for st. Paul Wednes-
day, July 9th, account the International
Convention of the Society of Christian
EndeavOr. Ask ticket agents for full
particulars regarding schedules, timer
aries, special low excursion rates, etc.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

dray at the corner of Main and North
Ihlrd streets in such a manner that
his arm was broken above the wrist.
DR.. F. c. Werner attended. No ser
lous consequences will follow and the
little boy stood the dressing of the
arm like a veteran.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Personal Mention

Edwin Grunwald left today for his
home at Fond du Lac where he will
spend the summer months.
Mrs. John Deirelein of Everett,
Wash. is making a short stay with
Mrs. B. F. Zillisch in Washington
street
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

Palmyra-William Murdoch to
Julia Peardon, lot 6, block L.. $50
Waterloo-Jacob Daum to Ern-
slime Helbing, parcel land in
section Observation-Disclosures. 200
Watertown-Charles D. Richards
to Anna lE Guenther, lott II,
block S, Richards Hill addition 500
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

Don't buy of the trusts; buy of the
other fellow if you want to keep com.
petltive 80 you can get your goods
cheap. We will sell you goods cheap.
er than any other. The Central Trad
ing Go.
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LOW FARES TO ST. PAUL AND
MINNEAPOLIS
VIA
O M 81 Su' PAL

O., M. & ST. PAUL RY.
Account of the convention of United
Society of Christian Endeavor. 80
from Watertown, Wis, to st. Paul,
Minneapolis and return tickets on sale
July 5, 6, and 7th. Return limit July
31st.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

We have almost anything you want
and would like to exchange something
for almost anything you don't want.
The Central Trading Go.
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Report of the Condition of

The Merchants National Bank, at Water
town, in the State of Wisconsin, at tie
close of business, June 23, 1909:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $685.. 255 .O5
OVerdrafts, secured and I'M
secured. .................. LILO, 80
U. .. Bonds to secure circula-
ton NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100000. 90
Premiums on U. S. Bonds. -. 2,5O6 .25
Bonds, Securities, etc. .... 281,913. 10
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures. ................. 21,47O. II
Due from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies and Savings
Banks .................... 4,779.2O
Due from approved reserve
agents ................ 1864. so
Exchanges for clearing house 1852 81
Notes of other national banks $50. 90
Fractional paper currency,
Dickels and cents. ........ TO. 60
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
Specie ............$26,914.7
Legal-tender notes. CLOS. 90 33,019. 20
Redemption fund with U. s.
treasurer d per cent. Of cir
culation .......... 10000
Total. ..............$8 1888, 112 "a
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. .......$120,OOO 90
Surplus fund. ............ $1,000. 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. 1854 45
National bank notes Outstand-
ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100000 90
Due to state and private
banks and bankers ..... 1880
Individual deposits subject to
check. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 139,268 40
Time certificates OF deposit. 343, 1872 ~
Certified checks. ............ 5000
Cashiers checks outstanding. 47,423 81
Bills payable, including Ger
tificates Of Deposit for
money borrowed. ....... 5000 90
IOtal. ......... 1888, liz "a
State of Wisconsin,
County of Jefferson, %.
1, Chas. E. Frey, cashier of the above
named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
CHAs. E. FREY. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this oath day Of June, 1909.
JOHN G., CONWAY,
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
R ?; =; sss ssssnpt, Directors.
John Habhegger. }
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Wisconsin Delegation = National
Educational Association

Wisconsin teachers and their friends
are arranging for special party for the
National Convention at Denver, leaving
Saturday, July 3. 1909, via the Chicago
u Northwestern Ry. Low excursion
rates from all points. Choice of routes.
Sleeping car space, itineraries and full
particulars Of ticket agents; or inquire
of W. N. Parker, Wisconsin Journal of
Education, Madison, Wis.
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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Received into Priesthood

The Rev. Thomas P. Irving, c. S.
c., son of Richard Irving of the town
of Emmett, and the Rev. Joseph H.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02
Boy Fractures Arm

Allen Biefeld, ten year old son Of
Max E. Biefeld, broke his left fore
arm this afternoon. He fell from
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-02

The Merchants National Bank, at Water
town, in the State of Wisconsin. at the
close of business. June 23, 1909:
RESOURCES
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-26

and Darby creek According to the story told by one
OF the witnesses Of the incident when she
old wcman it appears that day during Washingons
residence inyhat city president he and few others
took walk down the Darby road Arriving the Blue
Bell, then kept ky the Lloyds who known to the
president they engaged to stay for the night After the
evening meal the PARTY gathered around the Dutch fire.
place in the dining and recounted their adventures
during the The other members of the party retired
early leaving Washington musng before the fire. About
midnight the three Misses Lloyd who had been to
dance returned home and went to the kitchen for
freshments The door between rooms was ajar and
Washington heard the girls chatering about their
evenings experiences. Suddenly he heard his
toned, and naturally listened
One of the young girls remarked that she would like
to kiss would the look on the face
of the general Washington and presented himself
at the door, The voting women confused, and as
none of them would acknowledge she was tho cu]prit
Washington said: Then l shall have to kiss you ALL"
And he did
In 1873 the commandern-chief of the army is in Pha
delphla again. This time he sat to Charles Wilson Peae
at the invitation OF the executive council Peales
studio at Third and Pine Streets and it is believed
that it there that Washington gave the artist the