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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
A LARGE Harvest

Wisconsin will harvest this year
one of the greatest crops ever grown
in the state. This is the opinion OF
J. M. True, secretary of the state
board of agriculture, and R. A. Moore
professor of agronomy at the state
university. Both men claim that the
crops of the state at the present
time are in splendid condition. More
corn and barley will be grown in the
state than in several years past, and
the yield of alfalfa will be astonish-
ing
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Personal Mention

Mrs. NJ. l.. Eversz and Mrs. w. S.
Williams spent the day in Columbus.
MesSrs. Fred Bittner and Albert
Schebsdat are at Nemahbin lake to-
day.
Misses Maud Green and Elsie Berg
mann leave tomorrow for GAINESVILLE
to spend few days.
Miss Lizzie Schuetz, who has been
visiting Mrs. H. J. Hoffman, for the
past few weeks, has returned to her
home in Milwaukee,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
DOINGS SATURDAY
Into the Shadows

The body of Mr.. August Oestreich,
who died yesterday at Eagle River,
was brought here for burial this morn
ing and taken to the home of his
brother-in-law, Edward Jansen, 209
Seventh street, from where the fun
eral will be held Sunday at 12:45 p. m.
Mr.. Oestreich was born in Ixonia in
1857 and was bookkeeper. He was
unmarried and a son of Mrs. Henriet-
ia Oestreich of this city, who with
two brothers and three sisters sur
vive him, Herman and Otto Oestreich,
Ixonia, Mrs. Luther CRUDE, Lebanon; ;
Mrs. Robert Geschke, town of Water
town; Mrs. Edward Jansen, Water
town.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Personal Mention

Miss lima Thiessenhusen was a
GAINESVILLE visitor yesterday.
Miss Emily Won Gruenigen was a
visitor at Okauchee yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto H. Schultz OF
Milwaukee spent the Fourth at the
home of B. w. Smith.
Misses Ida Won Gruenigen and
Louise Gagnier have returned to Mil
waukee after a brief visit here.
Miss Gussie Auwers left yesterday
for visit of two weeks in Mankato
MINI.
Jacob Ditschler was out for awhile
today greeting old friends after a
long confinement to his home He
says he feels pretty good. and his
friends hope for a speedy recovery
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09

The Dodge County Veterans asso-
citation will hold it's next annual meet
ing at Waupun, August Is, 1909 1t
is hoped that all of the old soldiers in
the county will be able to attend
Miss Emma Wenck is spending a
few days in Milwaukee the guest of
relatives.
Misses Ella and Esther Augustine
and Elizabeth and Gertrude Heyn
spent the day in Oconomowoc
Oscar F. Achtenhagen went to
Lake Mills today to take charge of a
camp Of Knights Of King Arthur of
Rockford, Ill, during Rev. T. B.
Thompson's absence on Sunday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Advertised Letters

Following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
July 6:
Brennan, Mrs VIM
Bonewald, Reinhold.
Cross, George H.
Davis, Charles
Dittnar, Loney
Harder, F.
Hastings, Geo. H
Hindrickson, Harry
Hughes, Chas.
NJ. Z.
Neuman, L.
Schmidt, Henry
Sonerman, Mrs. Ella
H. T. Eberle, P. NJ.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
They Elect DELEGATES

At meeting of the local branch OF
the Wisconsin Retail Liquor Dealers
Association last evening delegates and
alternates were elected to represent
the branch at the state convention
which meets at Sheboygan July %, 29
and 30: John Brusenbach, c. F
Otto. H. W. Kronitz, S. Molzahn, G.
NJ. Gahlman. Alternates: Arthur
Goeldner, Edward Voiogt, R. Schott,
Fred Bittner, T. Maerzke.
The Watertown delegates will en-
deavor to have the 1910 convention
held in this city and there is every
Likelihood that WATERFOWL will be
chosen.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
BUILDING Trades Council

At the regular semi-annual meeting
of Watertown Building Trades Coun
Gil, held Thursday evening, the fol
lowing officers were elected for the
next six months:
Observation-Disclosures SimdarS.
Vice President-Henry Schlueter.
Recording Secretary-Hugo Laabs,
Financial Secretary-William NJ
ELLIS.
RECONSIDERATION Nienow.
Executive Committee-JosephJ Jung
mann, William E. Nienow, Roy Peck
ham, Henry Schlueter, Arthur Kusel.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Into the Shadows

Mr.. William Winkleman died at the
Dodge county hospital yesterday after
Don, aged 81 years. He was an old
resident of Watertown and was a car
penter by trade. The body was
brought here for burial at II o'clock
this morning. He is survived by one
son and six daughters. He was a
veteran of the civil war, but the name
of his regiment could not be learned
today. The funeral will take place
Saturday afternoon at o'clock from
Nowack & Schmutzler's undertaking
rooms to Oak Hill cemetery. A bus
will be provided for any old soldiers
who wish to attend the funeral.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
viii Go to Convention

Delegates have been named here to
attend the state convention of the
German American National Alliance
which meets in Milwaukee on July 10
Representing the Plattdeutscher Yer
Elm and Krieger Verein, which are
affiliated with the Alliance, are John
]. Brusenbach, William Riebe and
Fred Bittner for the former, and John
Schatz for the latter organization.
1t is possible that local branch of
the Alliance will be established short
ly after the convention date.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
In Social Realm

Mr.. Daniel Brandenstein of this
city and Miss Lydia Borchardt of
Theresa were married at the latter
employed bp the Brandt Cashier COM
pany of this city After a short we'd
ding tour Mr.. and Mrs. Brandenstein
will take up their residence at S11
Jones street
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Help Wdnted-Mdle

WANTED-Young men TO learn
automobile business by mail and pre-
pare for positions as 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. Empirs Automobile Institute,
Rochester, N. Y.-June 25-3.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
DOINGS FRIDAY
PROGRAM for HOme-COminq

A tentative program for the Home
coming has been outlined by the COM
mittees which may be added to in
some particulars. Handsome decora-
tions will be placed on the streets
and on Tivoli island by the decorat-
ing committee which has this feature
in charge, while the amusement com
mittee will furnish something for the
little folks on the island. So far as
outlined the program is as follows:
The Program.
Reception of Thirty Year club at
Masonic Temple on Saturday at 3
p. m.
Music and parade in evening at 8
o'clock.
Sunday Program.
Reception of visitors at Chicago &
North Western railway station at
8:18 a. m.
Reception of visitors at Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway station
at $50 a. m.
March from depots to corner Main
and Fourth streets where parade will
disband.
At / p. M. parade will form a. city
hall and march west to Fountain
Square, thence east to island where
exercises will take place.
The address of welcome will be de-
livered by Mayor Arthur Mulberger
Immediately upon arrival at the
grounds
The Homecoming address will be
delivered by Judge George Grimm of
Jefferson at the close of the mayors
address.
Short addresses will be made by
visiting members of both clubs.
Two bands of music will accompany
the afternoon parade to the island and
many civic societies, union men and
WATERFOWL Krieger Verein will take
part.
Amusements.
The amus6mentS committee has ar
ranged for number of amusementS
for the little folks on the island dur
ing the afternoon.
Visitors Should Register.
All visitors are requested to regis
ter either on Saturday or Sunday at
the store of II. Wertheimer, corner
Main and Fourth streets, which will
be open during these days for that
purpose.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
BittnerS VS.. Redwood

The Watertown Bittners and Rich
wood will meet on the green diamond
at Clyman next Sunday. Both teams
are pretty well matched, the Rich
wood team showing up well in their
game with Reeseville last Monday.
The Bittners battery will be Heitz,
Schumann and Schultz, and Redwood
TYSON and TYSON
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Artistic Job Printing Draws
Business

Bring US your printing. Having
recently received several fonts of the
celebrated Cheltenham type we are
better prepared than ever to give you
work which will certainly please you.
We make speciality of pamphlet and
brief work and our prices are as low
good work and will permit. Give US
trial job. Leader, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
In Social Realm

Mrs. w. F. Gruetzmacher entertain
ed the Mayfiower sewing circle at
her home in Emerald street this af-
ternOOn.
Mrs. William Buchheit entertained
a number Of relatives at her home in
Fourth street this afternoon in honor
of her birthday.
Miss Amelia Hoffman, entertained
a few friends at her home in West
Main street Saturday evening in hon
or of her birthday. The evening was
pleasantly spent in music and games,
after which a tempting supper was
served. The table decorations were
red, white and blue. Present were
Misses Daisy Calhoun, Clara Lott,
Anna Gritzner, Gertrude Kuester,
Celia Oestreich; Vivian and Dorothy
Robinson, Cedarburg, Iowa.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
MARRIAGE Licenses

Arthur Bonner, Auguste Potenberg,
WATERFOWL.
Michael Werth, Auguste Degen,
town of Milford.
Frank G. Werner, Emma A. Kisow,
Lake Mills
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Flour Takes q Tumble

Flour took a tumble in the local
market today all the way from 20 to
40 cents barrel. This drop is in
sympathy with the drop in the price
of wheat, which was quoted today at
S105
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-07-09
Personal Mention

Miss Ida Won Gruenigen is home
from Milwaukee to spend the Fourth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
FOUND GUILTY Of
STEALING JUNK
VERDICT BROUGHT AGAINST
TWO WHILE TWO ADMIT GUILT
No Sentence is Pronounced by Judge
Gilliland, Though he Delivers a
Singing Lecture-Boys VIII be
Watched by the Probation Officer
and the Court.

Frank Hutchinson and George How
ard. two of the boys arrested Mon
day morning on the charge of steal,
ing Junk, were given trial in the ju-
venile court last evening and We're
found guilty. Arnold Reed and Willie
Rupert had previously entered pleas
of guilty while Kin Reed, who was ar
rested at the same time the other four
was completely eXhonerated, it having
been established beyond question that
he had no part in the pilfering.
Arnold Reed and the Rupert boy
admitted their guilt as soon as they
were arraigned, but the other two
boys apparently acting under instruc-
tions from their parents entered pleas
of not guilty and stood trial. When
placed on the stand last evening and
confronted with the testimony of the
other two boys. Howard and Hutch
inson, both admitted their part in the
proceedings. Attorney S. A. New
berry had been retained to defend the
Howard boy while the parents Of the
other, represented him.
Following their conviction, the boys
and their parents, as well, were given
singing lecture fy Judge Gilliland
He plainly warned the boys and their
parents that while the boys would be
allowed to go back to their homes this
time, that if they We're caught in
wrong doing again that they would
be taken in charge by the court. For
the present they will be allowed to &c
home, but at the same time they will
be under the eye of the court and pro-
baton officer HALEY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
STABS MAN AT HOME
OF DIVORCED WIFE

The Dalles, Ore.-His antagonism
aroused by jealousy because Frank NJ
Smith was at the home of his di-
vorced wife, L, NJ. Covey attacked
Smith at Friend. Ore, Tuesday eye
ming, with two revolvers and a knife
stabbing his victim three times and
hitting him over the head with the
butt of the gun Smith was badly
injured, but will recover
The two men are residents Of
Friend, which is about 22 miles from
this city, Smith owed Covey for a
calf and refused to pay him, it is
claimed. Mr.. and Mrs. Covey sep
arated recently and live in separate
homes. The woman succeeded in
getting Smith to do some work for
her at her home in payment of the
money due her husband Smith was
at her home Tuesday evening doing
part of the work, when the man from
whom she had separated appeared on
the scene knowing that the other man
was at his wife's home. Covey was
Jealous, and went there, 1t is claimed,
with the intention of attacking Smith.
having procured the revolvers and
knife just before he started for the
place.
Covey stabbed Smith three times in
the breast, one of his thrusts pene-
trating close to the wounded mans
heart while the last act was to beat
him over the head with the butt-end
of one of the revolvers he carried,
Reports from Friend are to the ef-
feet that Smith is resting easily. AS
I yet no arrests have been made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
THREE COUPLES
WANT DIVORCES
CRUEL TREATMENT is THE
PLEA MADE TO JUDGE BEAN
Mismatcd Couples Want Separation
Most Prominent of Cases Relates to
Helen Jurgens VS.. Herman Jurgens
--Sho Asks for Alimony from o.
Il. & n. Roadmaster.

Cruel and inhuman treatment Is the
plea set up by three mismated couples
who have appealed to Circuit Judge
Bean to sever the bonds which bind
them together.
Helen Jergens versus Herman Jur-
gems is the title of the most promi-
nent of the three cases. The defend
ant in this case is District Roadmast-
er for the o. r. & N, while his fam
lily has been prominent in the social
life of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jurgens were married
in Holstein Germany, in June, 1887,
and have four children, ranging from
10 to 81 years of age. Miss Greatha
Jurgens aged 81, resides in Portland,
while the others, Minnie, aged 16,
Dora. aged IA, and Anna, aged 70,
reside in this city.
Mrs Jurgens alleges in her COM
plant that he commenced a course
of cruel treatment about two years
ago and that during the last eight
months 1t has become unbearable,
She charges his love for drink as re-
sponsible for their trouble
1t is also alleged in the complaint
that since their marriage they have
accumulated property to the value OF
$4,000. She therefore asks that she
be given 500 a month alimony for
the care of their children; $500 for
attorney fees and $3.50 for court
costs.
Says Husband Broke Her Nose.
In the case of Olive Bonifer versus
Walter d. Bonifer, the most startling
accusation is that the husband struck
his wife in the face with such force
that the blow broke the bridge of hei
! nose. Other incidences of bruta
treatment are also cited and drunk
enness is also alleged to have beer
responsible for their domestic infe-
| licity.
This couple is among the mos
prosperous of the allottees on the
Umatilla reservation and Mrs. Boni-
fer asks for $500 alimony, $3.50 fol
attorney fees and 500 for court
! costs.
The third unhappy couple is Lu'
cile and James f. Yenter, the formei
| having accused her husband of hav
J ing treated her in a cruel and inhu'
man manner on several occasions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Risk Life to save Others.

Astoria Budget: The act performed
by Erick Erickson and Herbert An
derson. his fighting partner, in risk
irg their own lives to rescue two 9TH
er fishermen whose boat had cap
sized on Clatsop spit is one that en-
titles them to the thanks Of the men
they saved, but as well to the com,
mendation Of the general public for
their bravery At best the business of
fishing on the Columbia river especi-
ally.in the lower harbor is a danger
Gus one and those engaged in it be-
come accustomed to facing death, but
nevertheless when two men will vol
unfairly rush into the greakers and
what seemed almost certain destruc-
ton to save the lives Of two utter
strangers their self sacrificing cour-
age is entitled to more than passing
notice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Wier-Cass.

William H. Wier and Lillian E.
Cass were married yesterday after
noon by Rev. R. E. Storey at the
Baptist parsonage Mr.. Weir is a
prominent piano man of Portland,
and Mrs. Weir is known in Walla
Walla, where she resided. They are
both interested in Baker county min
ing projects and left on the eastbound
train for Baker City to spend some
time visiting friends and Mr.. Weir's
son. who is a resident of that county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
VIII Take vacation.

Conductor Bertholett of the North
ern Pacific passenger train leaves
Sunday on a months vacation, which
will be spent in the East, principally
Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio. His
wife and son have been visiting in the
middle west for the past five weeks
and they will be Joined by Mr.. Ber-
thoett at st. Paul. During his alb
sence, Harry Williams of the freight
run will serve in the capacity of pas
senger conductor. while Bob Scott of
Walla Walla will be in charge of the
freight train.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
FEARS BASEBALL WILL
BECOME GAMBLING GAME,

San Francisco, July 23.-That the
national game of baseball is in dan
ger of being compromised by profess
sional bookmakers is the opinion of
Police Judge Shortall in this city. Two
men were arrested at Recreation
park Wednesday for alleged book
making at the Coast league games
and brought before the judge. Though
the cases were continued, Shortall
expresses fear that the game will
eventually become a medium for the
operation of bookmakefs of the poo
rooms. He said: 81 think any such
tendency should be nipped in the
bud"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
CHAUFFEUR SAYS SUTTON
DID NOT QUARREL

Annapolis, July 2S.-Denying that
there were any alteration between
Lieutenant Sutton and his compan-
ions while they were riding in the au-
tomobile. prior to the firing of the
shot which ended the life of the Ore
gon man, William owen, the chauf-
feur. created a sensation at the in
quiry today. He testified that three
officers attacked Sutton, holding him
while a third beat him. He said Ad-
ans did not quarrel with Sutton over
abandoning the machine and return
afoot because it was late, as others
testified as the question that led tc
the desperate quarrel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Eve Removed.

John Shea, the we'll known o. R.
& n. section foreman at Duncan,
who suffered an injury to one of his
eyes a short time ago from a hot
cinder. has returned from Portland,
where he has just undergone the try
ing ordeal of having the injured MEM
ger removed, it having been decided
that such an operation was necessary.
The many friends of Mr.. Shea will
be grleved to learn Of his misfortune
He has been in the service of the O..
r. & n. for a number of years, and is
one Of their most trusted employees.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23

At Hermiston the Commercial CLUB
has just completed contract with
the Sunset magazine for the publica-
ton Of literature concerning the land
under the Umatilla project. The con-
tract is for $1,000 and calls for work
very similar to that done for the
county publicity bureau though upon
a similar scale than that carried on
by the bureau. The o. r. & n. COM
pany has promised to expend $4,000
ir exploiting the Hermiston section.
Aside from the $1,000 raised for the
sunset contract the Hermistonians al
SO prop9se to raise from 5000 to 5000
to De expended locally upon publicity
work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Rewriting Hotel st. George.

- The Hotel st. George is now in the
hands of electricians who are rewir-
ing the big structure. The wiring had
not been changed since the hotel was
erected several years ago and before
granting the reduction in insurance
rates recently allowed buildings in
this city, the companies insisted that
the building be equipped with modern
wiring and this is now being done.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
WANT PARDON FOR
"KING OF FIREBUGS'

Bellefontaine, o., July 23.-Locai
attorneys have filed an application for
the pardon of George r. Gamble,
known as "klng of firebugs," who is
serving a seven-year sentence in the
Ohio state penitentiary for burning a
gristmill in this city.
All the police chiefs from the Great
Lakes to the Pacific Coast were on
the lookout for Gamble at one time.
He jumped his bond here after a
charge Of arson but was arrested in
California after a sensational chase
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
RECEPTION FOR BALLINGER
TODAY AT ONTARIO

Ontario. Ore, July 23.-Secretary
Ballinger arrived here shortly after
noon today and was met at the depot
by the reception committee and one
of the largest crowds ever seen here,
composed OF farmers and land own
ers of the proposed Malheur irrigation
project who gathered at the depot. All
business houses and residences were
draped in bunting, and national col
ors. A big reception in honor Of the
distinguished guest is to be held this
afternoon in the city park.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Wheat Land is Sold.

]. G. Lawler has sold a half section
of wheat land, several miles north
west Of Pendleton for $4,000. j. l.
Wiekersham is the purchaser. This
farm is located in what is known as
the light soil section and the price
paid is considered exceptionally good
for that section of country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Sisters Meet After so Years.

Mrs. NJ. N. Gill Of San Bernardno,
California, and her sister, Mrs. d. A.
Hall of this city, met in Pendleton
yesterday afternoon for the first time
in 80 years. Mrs. Gill in company
with Rosfield Gill of the same city,
is on her way to Spokane and the
Seattle fair and stopped off here for
a visit with the sister she had not
seen in more than quarter of a CEN
tlIrV
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Visitors ENpected.

Mr. John Pool and wife of San
Francisco, who have been at Seattle
enjoying the fair, are expected here
tomorrow to visit at the home Of A.
D. Seibert on Marie street. Mrs
Pool and Mrs. Seibert are sisters and
have not met for a number Of years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Frank Rack is Back.

Frank Rack, formerly of this coun-
ty. but who has been in Alberta for
several years, is now back upon q
visit with old friends. He is living at
Wainwright, Alberta, and has been
there for three years. Before going to
Alberta Mr.. Rack lived at Echo and
also in this city where he has many
friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23

21 acres of fruit land near Freewater.
1t was only short time ago that Mr.,
Ragsdale acquired this property for
almost nothing, this being but another
illustration of the rapid advance in
land values in the east end since the
advent of the electric railroad.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
Buy Hermiston Land.

DR.. W. G. Cole returned yesterday
from Hermiston where he bought 40
acres Of land one mile and a quarter
from town L. X. Blakeslee has also
bought 10 acres near Hermiston.
Both tracts will be improved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-07-23
In and About
Pendleton
Moving TO Portland.

]. NJ. Keene and wife left this NOR
ming for Portland, where they will
make their home in future. Their
household goods were shipped to the
metropolis last week.