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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
VOLUME XXXXX
the Christian Spirit.

Sunday morning, the editor of the
Leader received letter from outside
the city containing the sum of 81 to
BIZ given to the poor family mentioned
in the last issue of the Leader. with
the request that the name of the kind
hearted man should not be published.
The money was turned over to the
poor family who we're very grateful
for the generous gift of the stranger,
who evidently finds pleasure in doing
good.
A gentleman came into the Leader
office Monday and handed the editur
q five dollar bill to help the poor
family to whom allusion was made
in our columns last week. The family
is still In needy circumstances and
the charitably inclined can leave their
gifts at the Leader office and the
same will be handed TO the mother
who is certainly worthy and deserving.
gentleman who does not wish that
his name should be mentioned, after
reading in The Leader las- week the
needs of poor mother and three child
rem, stepped into grocery and giving
the proprietor 81, told him to ascer-
tain the Immediate needs of the
family and supply it at once-and he
is poor man, as the world counts
riches.
Albert Cavanagh WAS III Lacrosse
Wednesday on business.
A good fountain pen makes su-
perb gift tor either man or woman
who does any amount Of writing. See
our splendid assortment of Parker
Fountain pens, $1.00 to $500. For
sale at Eberle's drug store, Water
town, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
New Auto Car.

w. C. Stone has purchased through
the Copeland Roach Motor %. of iris
city an elegant high power "Petrel"
auto car, one of the finest cars ever
brought to Watertown. 1t is complete
in every detail for comfort and plea
sure. and is beauty in every respect.
Mr.. Stone will have his auto housed
at the garage of the Copeland Roach
Motor Co., the most complete garage
in this section of the state not barring
Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Letter to Santa ClouS.

The following letter WAS received
and is published with the hope that
the little writer may have all her
wishes gratifed:
Dear Santa Claus please bring me
those things | want SLED Christmas
tree and organ, a doll cradle, play
tent. doll table and chair, lot walnuts,
q gams board, watch, nice doll parlor
set, Doll furniture, rocky horses. fire
Engine, talking machine candy and
Teddy Bear.
Lillian Tyson,
Redwood, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Getting Ready for Business,

Tuesday, several Dodge county
politicians of the republican persua-
siun, were in the city and during the
afternoon held a conference at the
Hotel Commercial for the purpose of
appo1 tioning OUT the federal appoint
ments to be made in the near future in
that county. During the conference
the opinion was expressed, that ow-
ing to a great division IN the demo-
cratic party in Dodge county and a
deep-seated opposition to the way the
county has been run and the election
of unworthy men, there was more
than a possibility that with a good.
strong ticket the republicans could
carry the county at the next election.
Also, that the sentiment among 1e-
publicans was most decidedly against
Senator LaFollette. although several
at the conference in time past were
enthusiastic supporters of that gentle
man, who it was claimed had the uE-
fortunate habit of forgetting his
friends and doing nothing for those
who had made sacrifices for him. An
other conference will be held during
the latter parE of next month to out
campaign, v nlch will be q hot one
from start to finish and something Go
mo oil tho tjno
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Advertised Letters

Following is list of letters remain
ing umcalled for in the Watertown
postoffice for the week ending Decem-
Der Ia:
Babbal, Mrs.
Hanson G. B.
Martin, Adney L..
Matter, Mrs. H.
Sbannessy, Angentte
Spagnola, T.
Schmidt, Bertha
Watertown Ntal. Bank
H. T. Eberle, P M.
Fancy Boxes at Factory prices at
Baulnann's. II 1t
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
MARRIAGE Licenses

Alfred S. Nelson, Ixonia, Viola
Plum, Pipersville.
Richard Moos, OconomoWoc, Helen
Neitzel, Watertown.
John Gatz, Elizabeth Olson, Palmy-
ra.
William F. Scheels, Adelheit Back
haus, Concord.
All kinds OF sleds for the children
at The Central Trading Company.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Law Firm DiSSOlVeS.

The law firm heretofore existing
under the firm name and style Of Da-
vies, Mulberger & Lueck has been
dissolved. Joseph E. Davies having
couple of years ago moved to Madl-
son where he has built up an extern
sive and lucrative practice with his
partner J. A. Ayl|ard. 1t IS the in
tention Of Arthur Mulberger to retire
from the pactice for the time being
and will divide his time between
Chicago, where he has property inter-
ests and this city, and may possibly
again engage in the pratice IN the
spring. K. W. Lueck, who is county
attorney, will continue to orcupy an
uffice in the Hertel & Hoffman, block
and finish up the business uf the firm
and accept such new business as may
come to him of a civil nature.
The members Of the dissolved firm
are guod lawyers and fine men in the
full acceptance of the term. Our
people hated to part with Joe Davies
and our loss was certainly great
gam for Madison. and it ls to be sim
cerely hoped, that Mayor Mulberger
will again engage in law practice
the city as a man and citizen. and
"Bob' Lu.ck will continue TO help
untangie ms tiers for clients and max e
the road rough for criminals.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17

Carl Hunefeld was a bus;ne visi
tor Monday in Milwaukee and wa:
just ss quiet as ever.
When your meat is ready for smok
ing, come in and let US tell yuu what
d saving can be made by using Eber'
les Modern Meat Smoker. For sale
at Eherle's drug sture, Watertnwn,
Wis. II st
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, d ST. PAUL

Train No SO arrives from Milwaukee and
departs for Madison at 40 a III except Sunday.
Train No. 222 arrives from Madison at 9:2Q
a. M, except Sunday.
Train No. arrives from Chicago and departs
for Madison at 3.O2 p. m, daily except Sunday.
Train No. 23 arrives from Chicago and departs
for Madison at 6 rs p. m, except Sunday.
Train No. 214 arrives from Madison at 1872
p 10 daily except Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from Milwaukee at 7:45
. m daily.
Sunday Excursion Train arrives from Mil
wauk9e at $50 m, and goes through to Nadi-
son, returning at 5:02 p. m.
tCarries sleeping car passengers only.
+Stops at " Vatertown junction only.
g. W. WEBB, Agent.
MAILS CLOSE.
Mails close at the Postofice as follows:
EAST WEST NORTH SOUTH
900 mt 1915 pint 200 pmt 1880 m
2:OOpmt 9O0pm 900 p mt 5:35 IN
5:25 p mi
600 pm
Watertown and Madison, 6:15 IN 6 :05 pmt
Mail for all Rural Routes close at 7:l5
Except Sundays.
II. T. EBERLE. P. N.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
TOyland and Joylan

Headquarters for Gold
Fish Moss and Supplies
Xmas ana <eW Year
Post Cards, = for = cts.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17

Pure Sugar Sti"k Candy IL cents
per pound at Baumann's II 2t
Friday afternoon there was excite
ment at the home of Charles Guetscb,
on Seventh street. While thawing
out gasoline woodsawing engine, the
blamed thing in some manner took
fire and exploded. setting fire to the
clothes Of Herman Oestreich and M.
Goetsch. Neither were injured, but
there was same lively jumping around
curing thG episode and Mr.. Goetsch
is not hankering for another such ex-
perience.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Civil Service Examination

Notice of examination for the posi- .
tion of Janitor at the State Univer-
sity and the State Normal Schools.
Notice is hereby given that gen.
eral competitive examination will be
held throughout the state on Saturday,
January Is, 1910. at 9 O'Clock a. m.
for ths position of Jsnitor at the State
University and the State Norma
Schools.
Age limits 21 to As years. Begin
ming salary $50 with chance of promo
tion.
Persons interested should write to
the State Civil Service commission at
| Madison for application blanks. These
blanks should be filled nut and for
warded so as to reach the office of the
State Civil Service Commission ut
Madison not later than 70 a. m. Sat-
urday. January 8. 1910.
| l. Subject: Preliminary paper.
Relative weight 7.
Subject: Practical questions per.
tanning to the duties OF janitor. rela
tive weight 3.-Total 10.
This notice contains all the infor-
nation that will be given to applicants
regarding the herein mentioned exam
ination. State Civil Service Commits
sion. F. E. Doty,
Sec. and Chief Examiner.
Mrs. Z. M. Wlnaer and Mrs. o..
H. Wills of Ixonia. were visitors in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Y illiams and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearssll and Rev.
and Mrs. M. L.. Ev.rsz were visitors
at Waterloo yesterday and enjoyed
themselves at the bazaar given at
that place by the ladies of the M. E..
church.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
Gave a Musical Recital.

Tuesday evening, Prof. S. S. Mul
len and his pupils gave a musical re-
cital at his home On Church street
which was highly appreciated by those
whose guod fortune it was to be pre-.
sent. Each of the pupils who tool
part in the recital evluced painstak
ing care upon the part of their in.
structor and the professor favored
the company with several instrumental
pieces on the piano which showed
marvellous techic and execution.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-17
r. R. TIME TABLES
CHICAGO & NORTHW WESTERN

UUINU SOUTH
Chicago Passenger. ................ ..... 5:45 m
chicago passenger .1U:0S q IN
JdIloSNlllb FdSStllStE .D.0O III
Both 545 IN and 10 :5S trains make close
connections at Jefferson junction for Madison
and all points west.
6:56 p IN train makes close connections for
east and west at Jefferson Junction.
GOING NORTH
Lake Superior passenger ger................. $50 a IN
MenOminee passenger .................. :35 y III
Rockford Passenger DRIVES Watertown $50
a m, departs 80 p m
Passenger from Chicago arrives OF 9:45 IN
and goes no further. PAUL KOHLER Agent.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Millinery Openings.

Mrs. Walthall's millinery opening last
Saturday drew the usual crowd OF in-
terested feminiuity, who spent the day
in the excited discussion of the new
spring hats and other things that the
masculine mind can't understand, much
less write about. The ladies oil said
the new hats were dreams" "perieotly
lovely" "beautiful," "superb" "glo.
rious," and few other things, and a
number proved they meant what they
said by buying their hats there and
then.
Mrs. Campbeil's opening is set for
next Saturday, tho 9th, after which
the spring millinery season will be on 10
earnest.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Seniors Will Give Play.

When the junior class at the high
school dropped preparations on their
class play a month ago it was expected
that there would be no function of the
kind by the students this year. How.
ever, the senior class grabbed" the
same play. the Juniors had abandoned
and are going to present it some time be
tween now and commencement, prob
ably during the next last week of school.
The play mentioned is three act COM
edy, "Tbe Three Hats, land is said to
be about the richest ever, in that line.
In fact the seniors were at first much
disgruntled because they we're not given
the play at the outset instead of the
juniors, and when the latter class lost a
few OF its members and quit the rlay
the upper classnlen lost no time in
bouncing on it.
Last years class was the first in Jas
per high to present a play, and it prov
ed decided hit.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
PEACHES DOOMED
IN MO. VALLEY
Strawberries, Raspberries and
Cherries Scarce, Says Experts.

From examinations made by the Mis-.
souri, Valley horticultural Society 1t
has been found that not only is the
peach crop total loss for the coming
season, but that Strawberries, rasp-
berries and cherries will be very scarce.
Apples will have a hard time this sea-
son on account Of the insects and dis
eases which are prevalent in the or
chards. AS yet there is no developments
of the apple bud, so that weather con.
ditions have not been destructive to the
fruit.
The lack Of snow and moisture dur
ing ne winter has about done away
with the strawberry crop. Those plants
that still exist. according to the report
of the horticultural Society, will bear
a very small and tasteless berry. The
raspberry crop suffers from the same
cause and there will be great shortage
OF every berry except the blackberry.
Cherries have been damaged by the
weather. About half of the cherry crop
will be realized this season.
PEARS ARE ALL RIGHT.
Pears are in the best condition of any
kind of fruit and there seems to be
promise OF large pear crop this year.
The San Jose scale is working some
havoc among the pear orchards, but
steps are being taken by the large
fruitiers to spray their trees we'll and
early and SO prevent the death OF the
blossoms. k. z. Journal.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
For Constitutional Prohibition.

A Joint and concurrent resolution,
favoring the submission of prohibition
constitutional amendment to the voters
Of Missouri in 1910, has been introduced
10 both branches of the Missouri Legis
lature. All temperance organizations
Of the state are united 10 the Missouri
Constitutional Amendment Association,
which is backing the movement; and it
has the support Of many thousands Of
the best citizens Of Missouri, who are
tired Of the liquor traffic, and favor the
prohibition OF the manufacture and sale
OF all alcoholic liquors, as beverage,
throughout the entire state.
Petitions have been pouring in upon
the Legislature every day since it con-
veped, there having been five petitions
asking for the submission of the ques-
ton OF constitutional prC hibition to one
upon any other question. A wagon
load Of petitions has been received and
they come thicker and faster from day
to day. 1t is predicted that the meas.
ure will pass iu the House and Senate,
but this will not be accomplished with
out strong light on the part of the liq-
uor interests. Their agents are busily
at work trying to avert the impending
doom, and they have millions OF dollars
to expend for this purpose.
In 1907, the Missouri Legislature was
flooded with petitions asking for the
submission of the question of state pro-
hibition, and Governor Folk and ninety.
five per cent, Of the Legislature said the
measure would carry il submitted, yet
the people were not allowed to vote upon
it. Today it is conceded by the Legis.
lature and by officials high in authority,
that the state will go dry il the question
is submitted. However, that may be
the demand for submission grow!
stronger every day, and our Legislature
would do we'll to heed the petitions Of
the multitude of Missouri's citizens,
Let the people vote! x
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Every reader of this paper can do us a
favor by reporting to us any item of
news you may know, The editor can It
know at first hand OF everything that is
going on, and the item that you think
so small is probably OF interest to a
good many peoT lie. Many good news
item is lost because somebody depended
on the news reaching the editor from
some sourcs or other aud didn'. bother
to TIL it himself.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Confectionery and Groceries
The New Store
Keltner Building, North Side, Jasper
Fine Short Order Service
Our pies are the kind you come back for
Fresh Bread at All Times
Give Us Call
w. A. Wheeler.
Annual Election April E.

Annual Election April e.
The annual city and school election is
called on Tuesday, April 9th, to elect a
major, two aldermen, collector and
for the city of Jasper and three
directors for the Jasper school board
Judges and clerks as follows:
JUDGES, FIRST WARD.
B. B. Without.
w. E. Deardotf.
John Fairfield.
VIM. Heffner.
CLERKS, FIRST WARD.
Homer Deardorff.
Homer Bayhe.
JUDGES, SECOND WARD.
John Hinamon.
s. B. Lawson.
j. P. Dunlap.
Hi Hendricks.
CLERKS, SECOND WARD.
d. A. Holmes.
W. II. Hager.
VOTING PLACES.
First Ward-Llrrick & Spaids.
Second Ward-Hpndrick bull ling
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Next Saturday, the 9th, is the date
of tine sale hell by s. A. Douglas, as
administrator of the estate of the hate
@. A. Little. The sale will be held at
the old Little blacksmith shop 10 this
city, and will begin at one o'clock in
stead of ten, the customary hour for be-
ginning a sale. B. F. Boland will cry
the sale.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Mass Meeting Call.

A mass meeting Of the citizens of Jas.
per i, hereby called at the opera house
on Wednesday night, March 81, to nom-
mate city officials and three school di
rectors to be voted on at the annual
election April 9th.
SD. CHANDLER, Mayor.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

News came from Greenfield Tuesday
to the effect that Mrs. II. +. Prall is
very dangerously ill With pneumonia,
her recovery being n matter of grave
doubt. Rev. Prall was pastor OF the
NJ. E. church here, proceeding Rev.
Kirk.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Mrs. Frank Boots and Miss Leona
spent Saturday and Sunday with Garth
age aud Joplin friends and relatives.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
A London Smoke in Jasper.

Ladies don'tfail to see the "London
Smoke" the l,test in turbans, at Wal
thail's millinery store next SATURDAY.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

two residence lots, east part OF town.
2t LYDIA SMITH.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Burch's news stand-north
side. Will order any paper for
you. 3-I1f
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Beecher Nealy has bought the P. B.
Cole barber shop, taking possession last
Monday.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

"What We Know aud What We
Think We Know" will be Rev. Gull
mer's subject Sunday morning.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. p Is. Cols leave this
evening for an extended visit at Albion,
Ills, the old Cole home.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

@. E. Campbell went up to lamar
last week and baked several days for
Bonney & Hurt.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Bring your beef hides to Hammond
Bros. for the highest market price.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Pitts for paint.

-. Bert Crandall has gone to Carthage
where he has employment.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

j. G. Pitts is slowly recovering from
hts recent stroke of paralysis and is now
able to walk about the house. 1t will
BIZ many days, however, before he re-
HAins his normal health.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Corn Ground for Rent miles
east of Jasper. Phone II or in
quire Eli Scott.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Now located 10 Girton building,
north side-Burch's news stand. Sub
scriptions saken for any paper publish
ed,
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Bring your beef hides to Hammond
Bros. for the highest market price
025f
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

We do our work right or make it right
Let us do that job of repairing, 3-1Sf
JOHNSON Bros, Blacksmiths.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Miss Juanita Hendricks, who is en-
ployed as trimmer for Sarcoxe milin.
cry establishment, spent Sunday at
home.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

DIR. Schooler sold his soda fountain
this week to Vernon Nunnelly, who has
installed it 10 the restaurant.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Good buggy and set Of harness for
sale cheap. j. @. KIRK.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

{ Kaffir corn at Wolf Hdw., company
cheapest g. best chicken food.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Everything in good paints at
Pitts.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Miss Inez Little visited with relatives
"a Joplin from Friday till Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Garst of Nevada ar
rived Sunday for visit Of several days
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Dodd OF Jasper.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Paint of every description at
Pitts.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

The early garden is the money maker.
Get your seed now at Wheat & Bishops
2.24f
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Harry Burch the jeweler makes a
speciality Of repairing. On the north
side now. 3.l1f
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Personal and Local
Phone 81.

. Seed potators at Roberts.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Elan, the small son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
G G. Eckles il quite seriously i'll
with pneumonia fever at Lsmar, where
be has been visiting his grandparents
for some time.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Fresh northern-grow garden seed in
bulk at Brights store. 2-24-f.
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25

Take your eggs and butter to Gran
dali Bros. and get fresh meat and fresh
groceries. Bill
The Jasper news., 1909-03-25
Cigars
Tobacco
Postcards
Newspapers

Your favorite cigar is
always waiting for you
here all the leading
brands and choicest to-
baccos.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-10
PER SONALS

DR.. j. l.. Thompson and E. H.
Buckner of Sour Lake, are at the
Miller, arriving yesterday, being
four days out from Houston. During
the voyage, they tried every mode
of conveyance and manner of loco
motion available, besides the regu-
lar passenger trains, including row.
ing, walking, swimming, jumping
and driving and riding on hand
cars. They are interested in proper
ty here and jumped at the oppOr-
tunity of seeing the Rio Grande on
a tear To their notion, the
show is rather tame Dr. Thomp-
son is a lumber man and air Buck
ner takes money from the ground
by way of several oil wells. They
started back this morning on the
Cobolini packet line
Mrs. John R. Box returned to her
home at the Isabel ranch yesterday,
after a visit to her parents, DR. and
Mrs. Burress having assisted in nurs-
ing her mother through her recent
Illness
Postmaster Rentfro is no longer
a summer widower" Mrs Rent
fro and the children came home by
last evenings Rio Grande train,
from Isabel, where they had been
spending the summer.
Frank Laroche came up from the
Point last evening.
Col. Haywood returned to San Be
nito this morning.
Romualdo Trevino, the well
known Matamoros merchant, re-
turned home yesterday, by the La
guna Madre route from visit to
San Antonio
NJ. Myrtle and Fl. Magin took
day off and visited Point Isabel to-
day
Jesse b. Faris of Cuero, sheriff
of Dewitt county, is in town for a
few days on business.
}, CWreford, who has been held
up on the wrong side of the high
water since last week reached home
last night by the inland water way
route
A E. Oliver OF Gladalajara, Mex
leo, passed through Brownsville ear
ly last month on his way north, and
was stopped by the tide at Ray
mondville coming back last night
by the inland water way.
Nose Fink OF New York. who has
been staying with his aunt, Mrs A.
Cpor0 for tbo Doc+ niro n, oDthc Loft
for home today on the Drummer"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-09-10
DIR. SIZELAN, Dentist.
Puente Building. Office phone 225;
Residence phone DOB.
FARMERS UNION IN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Minimum Price for Cotton Secret
Favoring Compulsory Education,
More Schools, Etc.
By Associated Press.
Birmingham, Ala, Sept. To-
While the national convention of
the Farmers Union, whic hhas been
in session here since yesterday,
agreed last night upon the minimum
price which the farmers shall accept
for cotton, the price is still kept
secret. There appears no doubt,
however, that fifteen cents for mid
ding is the general quotation
The principal business of today
was the report of the educational
voSumittee, which waa adopted fav-
oring compulsory education, more
country schools. longer terms and
more competent teachers, to teach
and not simply to keep school.
The Union adopted a recommen-
datiOn looking to the establishment
of farmers Institutes, and a commit
tee will be named on this PROPOSE
ton.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Chas. S. Barrett,
Union City. Ga. vice president, j..
E. Montgomery, Gleason, Tenn.
secretary and treasurer, R. H. Nc
Cullough, Bebee, Ark; executive
committee: S. L. Wilson, Missisip-
pi, w. A. Morris. Alabama, A. C.
Shuford, North Carolina; John
Grady, -.entucky; o. L. Dornblazer,
Texas.