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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Children'S Band

Redwood has a juvenile band, re,
Gently formed, which will yet scatter
it's renown in all parts of the nearby
country. Recently the band held a
parade in honor of it's organization,
which was headed by Peter Thauer,
John Scheberle, John Carroll and H
F. LANCE, the latter as drum major,
and F. ]. Mccall as sergeant at arms.
Herbert Schroeder, who was so sue
cessful in organizing the Waterloo jul
venile band which was seen here dur
ing the fair, is the instructor. The
band is made up as follows:
Ed. Book, William Thauer, Irving
Scheber1e, Herbert LANCE, Percy Vol
kert, Raymond Volkert, Winfield Nc
Call, Francis Mccall, Edward Mccall,
Vernon Etscheid, Raymond Carroll,
Rennie Carroll, Freddie hide, Arthur
Seibel, Oscar Lemmerhirt, Edward
Giese, Lee Zoellick, Theo. Hoefs, Os-
car HOefS,
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
To Banquet 6eqgS

A movement is on foot here to give
a banquet to John |. Beggs of The
Milwaukee Electric Railway and
Light company in the near future. 1t
is expected that the final arrange
ments will be made within a few days
and the public generally will be given
an opportunity to make the acquain-
lance of the electric railway magnate,
as within a short while Watertown
will be the center of a network of
electric railways connecting with the
Beggs system in Milwaukee. Consid-
cradle interest is manifested in what
Mr. Beggs proposes doing in this di-
rection and it is expected that the
meeting of citizens with Mr. Beggs
will be productive of mutual advan-
tage.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Redwood

Miss Augusta Wolff of Watertown
visited with Mrs. M. J. Donegan 1ues-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Neitzel spent
Thursday in Watertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wicklow visit
ed in Watertown last Friday.
Mrs. Fred Neitzel of Emmett is
guest at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William YELLOW, south of the
village.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward YELLOW and
son Herbert and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Neitzel visited at the home of Will
liam YELLOW last Saturday evening.
A boy baby was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs Otto MAY
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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Election of Officers

Anchor Volunteer Hose Co. No.
elected the following officers last ev-
ening for the ensuing year:
Observation-Disclosures Kohn.
Vice President-George Kunert.
ecretary-Albert Schebsdat
Treasurer-Carl f. Otto.
FOreman-Edward Kaercher.
Assistant FOreman-William Kues-
ter
Hose Captain-Emil Doerr.
Assistant Hose Captain Frank
Meyer.
Trustee years-George Knert.
Standing Committee-Emil Doerr,
William Kuester, Theodore Bergman.
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DOINGS SATURDAY
A Narrow Escape

Despite the warnings given repeat
eddy that the ice at Main street bridge
was insecure and dangerous, two
young skaters braved the danger and
narrowly escaped drowning yesterday.
Fred Block, son of Rudolph Block,
was the first victim. He knew all
about the ice near Main street bridge
and skated right into open water. Al
mond Eaton effected his rescue, plac-
ing his own life in danger in doing so.
The young man is about 20 years old
and when he went into the icy water
he came up under the ice, which was
thin at that point. Eaton fastened to
his AID and getting as close as posi-
bic, reached down and caught him by
the arm and succeeded in bringing
him to the surface. Block was none
the worse for his icy bath except the
wetting
An almost similar experience was
that of Martha Kelm, a girl about IS
years old, who skated into open space
within a short distance Of where the
Block boy went down. She did not go
completely under the ice and was
rescued without mucE difficulty.
The ice in the vicinity Of Main
street bridge IS weak and uncertain
at times. The volume of warm water
flowing from the Masonic Temple
keeps the river water warm in that
vicinity and no one should venture
near it. The water in the river is al
most twenty feet deep at this point.
there is but little use in giving warn
ing, however, as this afternoon a gang
of youngsters on skates were cavort-
ing about the place where the occur
renee Of yesterday might have result
ed in the death of two.
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In Social Realm

That was a most pleasant social
gathering at the Turner last evening
attending Paul Thom's holiday social
hop which had been arranged by the
well known dancing instructor for the
public. About fifty couples partici-
pated and enjoyed one of the most
pleasant evenings of the present dane
ing season. The inspiration was fur
nished by the Weber-Stube orchestra
and ample arrangements had been
made for the care, comfort and pleas
ure of the guests by Mr.. Thorn.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Atkins enter
tanned a company of friends at their
home in Tenth street last evening in
honor of Mrs. l.. Cooper of Winthrop,
Mimi. and Messrs. Frank and Earl At
kins of Butte, Mont The evening
was pleasantly spent in music and
games and social converse, after
which tempting refreshments were
served.
The ladies' bowling club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Emma Stiemke at her
home in Fourth street yesterday af-
teTnoon.
Miss Lillian McManman entertained
company of friends at her home in
North Church street this afternoon.
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Personal Mention

Miss Ella Rogan was home from
Chicago for the holidays.
Harley Holdridge, travelling sales
man, is home for the holidays
George and Isabel O'Brien were
home from Milwaukee over Xmas.
Miss Kittie Green is home from
Milwaukee to enjoy a few days visit
Mrs. Ella Eaton and daughters Eu-
genia and Hazel of Chicago are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs S. M. Eaton.
Miss Minnie Dobbratz is visiting in
Milwaukee.
Miss Celia Green has returned from
a visit with relatives in Milwaukee
Henry j. Flint of Wausau is visiting
at the home Of his parents in Eighth
street.
Miss Hattie Flint departed for Lyn-
don this morning where she will re-
main for a few days.
Miss Minna Spangenberg of Milwau-
kee, Miss Bertha Henning OF Chicago
and G. d. Green of Pittsburg, Pa. are
guests at the home of w. J. Bethke.
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Personal MeptiOn

Miss Lillian Dougan of Beloit is a
guest at the home of Mrs. A. E. Need
ham.
Miss Title Mullen of Milwaukee is
spending a few days at her mothers
home here.
Clarence Young and Roy Henratty
have returned from a few days visit
in Milwaukee.
Louis Bridgeman, reporter on the
Madison Journal was guest at the
home of William Feldschneider over
Sunday.
James Moore, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Moore of this city, who has been
engaged as instructor in st. Edwards
college at Austin, Texas, arrived home
last evening, having accepted a like
position at Sacred Heart College in
this city.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Called RY Death

Word has been received here of the
death at Portland, Oregon, of Mr.
Philip Mcdonald, an old resident of
this section. Death occurred on
December 10. He was 80 years old.
Mr.. Mcdonald was for many years
resident of the town of Shields where
he was engaged in farming. Later he
removed to Watertown and was resi-
dent of the Third ward foor several
years. Three sOns-Patrick Philip
and Peter, survive. The interment
took place at Portland.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Mortal Dream Ended

Mr.. Ernst Friedemann a former
resident of WATERFOWL, who died in
Milwaukee, was buried today. The
Rev. Carl Mueller of his city officiat-
ed, and the funeral was also attended
by Miss Minnie Marquardt of this
city. Mr.. Friedemann was rs years
old and is survived by his widow,
two sons and two daughters. He
was a carpenter by trade, following
that occupation while in Watertown,
where he also conducted a candy and
notion store in Main street between
Fifth and Sixth streets. The family
removed from here about twenty
wears ago
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Wdt6rtOWn Man Hurt

William Zier, who resides at SCI
Milford street, and employed by the
Dornfeld-Kunert Company, was seri-
ously injured at Fort Atkinson yester-
day. He was ct work on a platform
where a fire escape was being erected
on a building and in some manner
slipped and fell to the river a distance
of eighteen feet, sustaining serious
injuries. He was brought to his
home here last evening and will
probably fully recover from the effects
of the accident.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children Of
bed wetting. There is constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Sum
mers, Box ", Notre Dame, Ind, will send
free to any mother her successful home
treatment. with instructions. Send no
money, but write her today if your
children trouble you in this way, Don't
blame the child, the chances are it can't
help it. This treatment also cures adults
and aged people troubled with urine
difficulties by day or night.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Sorting Season Opens

The Wisconsin branch of the Amer
lean Cigar company located in this
city, will open for the season on Mon
day, January II, if nothing now unfor-
seen occurs. superintendent w. F.
Earle stated that the sorting plant
would begin on that date, although it
was intended previously to open next
Monday. A large force is employed
during the sorting season at this plant
and its opening is always welcomed
by those out of employment during
the winter months.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
PiperSVille

Asa Goetsch spent Christmas with
friends at Mukwonago.
]. Koeppler has sold his team of
horses to l.. Lewis of IXonia.
The Christmas tree exercises at the
NJ. E. church Thursday evening were
very largely attended and enjoyed by
all present
Miss Mary Gibson of Milwaukee will
assist in special services at the NJ. E.
church beginning January and up to
the 18th.
A lively robin was observed by the
writer on Christmas day.
Miss Hattie Fenner of Ixonia spent
Saturday and Sunday at her home
hnra
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Tax Harvest On

The collection of city taxes began
today and all morning the office of
City Treasurer Emil Tanck was be-
sieged by a large number of people
anxious to square their annual &C
count with the city.
The first property owner to settle
with the city was August Sohrweide,
who resides at 1905 Third street, and
following him came a host of taxpay-
ers which kept the treasurer busy for
the balance of the day. The time for
paying taxes will expire on January
%, 1909.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
BRINGS Bio Price

William Williams has disposed of
his farm in the town of Emmett, route
9, to his neighbor, Christian Wiesen-
berg, for $3.50 an acre. The farm con-
sists of 200 acres and the sale price
amounts to the sum of $4,000. This
is certainly a fine price for farm land
but the farming country in this sec
ton of Wisconsin is bringing big
prices these days. 1t is Mr.. Williams
intention of removing to WATERFOWL
April l, where he will reside in the
Future
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Personal Mention

Miss Meta Lieffke is visiting rela-
tives in Wilton.
Miss Gertrude Schatz is visiting
relatives at Moline, III.
Mrs. Sidney Jarvis and son of New
York are visiting the former parents,
Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank Valenta.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
In Social Realm

The ]. F. Kartack family Of Bara
boo held a reunion yesterday at the
home of Oscar Maerzke, 81 North
Fourth street. Mrs. MaerZke is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Kartack.
Those present were J. F. Kartack and
wife, the Misses Elsie and Theodore
Kartack of Baraboo, R. E. Kartack of
Chicago, Irwin G. Kartack, a law stu
dent at Marquette university, Milwau-
kee Mrs Fred Heeker and children
of Milwaukee were also guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Maerzke
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he past few days with Miss Esther

the past few days with Miss Esther
Raue.
Ray Musselmann of Medford spent
Sunday at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
J. Kohl.
j. ]. Clark of Chicago is visiting his
sister, Miss Lucy Clark, North War
rem street.
Mrs. John NIuth is spending the hol-
idays with her daughter, Mrs. Cannon,
at GAINESVILLE.
Otto Lange and sister Miss Lille
of Fond du Lac spent Sunday among
relatives here
Clara, Arthur and Henry Krause
visited with their cousin, Sarah Krue-
ger, route 2, Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Pagel of Horizon is
guest at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William Kramer.
Mrs. w. J. Cavenagh and children
of Milwaukee spent Saturday at the
home of ]. w. Cavenagh.
Mrs. John Chaser and children are
enjoying few days visit with rela-
tives in RichIand Center.
Mrs. Henry Kronitz and daughter
Doris, Mrs. Otto Nowack and daugh-
tiers Esther and Erna and Raymond
Norton spent the day in Clyman.
Edward Killian and wife and son
and Charles Killian of milwaukee,
spent the Christmas holidays at the
home Of Mrs. Ann Killian, route 7.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Schoechert of
Johnson Greek celebrated their golden
Wedding yesterday. Many friends
and relatives gathered to cOngratu-
late them.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Martin Sunday. Mr.. Martin is
employed in the civil engineering
| force of the Milwaukee road and re-
sides at Az Clyman street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Wenck of Ed
gerton, Charles F. Wenck and Miss
Mary Gerber Of Oconomowoc spent
Sunday at the home of Charles j.
Wenck.
DR.. and Mrs. McGlade and daughter
Helen and Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
M. Stamm of Milwaukee, and Morgan
F. Throne and Daniel G. Throne of
Chicago are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Throne.
Miss Meta Pautz pleasantly enter
tanned a few friends Sunday after
noon and evening at her home on ru-
raj route No. 2. Those present were
Misses Hilda Borchardt, Clara Krause,
Ida and Sarah Goetsch, Sarah Krue-
ger; Messrs. Arthur and Henry
| Krause.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sphinx of Fin
gel, N. D. are guests at the home Of
John Smyth in West Milwaukee
street and will remain several weeks.
Mr.. Sphinx and wife are annual visit
ors to Watertown and are always a
welcome addition to their large circle
Of friends here.
A private dancing party was given
by the Misses Marie Iffiand and ST.
donia Krebs at the assembly rooms of
the Masonic Temple Saturday even
and about sixty couples participated
in the pleasures of the evening. The
inspiration was furnished by the
Weber-Stube orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Muench and five
daughters of Waukesha were guests
at the home of DR.. c. r. Field yester-
day. Mr.. Muench is president of the
American Dehydrating company at
THAT place Alexander Petschnikoff of
Berlin, Germany, the celebrated Rus
sian violinist, was also a guest at the
Field home yesterday.
Miss Clara Bergman is visiting
relatives in Milwaukee.
Miss Emily Weber spent Sunday
with friends in Milwaukee.
Clarence Schimmel has returned to
lWaukegan after a brief visit at his
lparents home here.
Is marriage a failure? 1t will not
|
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
Personal Mention.

John Kehoe was home from Mil
waukee to spend Sunday.
James Prendergast of Madison was
a visitor in the city Saturday.
Miss Selma Meyer spent Sunday
with friends in Oconomowoc
Joseph Rooster is home from Mil
waukee TO enjoy few days visit.
Arthur Setz of Waterloo spent Sun
day at the home Of Mrs. H. Kuester.
Miss Elsie Behl of Milwaukee is
visiting relatives and friends in the
city.
Miss Vera Frey of Milwaukee spent
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-01
MARRIAGE Licenses

William Otto, Selma Buending, Wa
tertoWn.
Paul Krubsack, CIintonville, Aman-
da Zimmerman, Oak Grove.
Harry Welsch, Westford, Abbies B.
McConaghey, Beaver Dam.
Albert F. Schroeder, Ethel L. Wal
lace, Beaver Dam.
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First Publication December Is, 1908
STATE OF WISCONSIN. l1, Probate
County Court, Jefferson County. LII i0'0'o'
In the matter of the estate of Matthias Winger,
late of the town of Ixonia, in said county,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at special term of
the County Court, to be held in and for said
County. at the City Hall. in the City of Water
town, in said County. on the 10Th day OF January,
A. D. 1879. at the opening of Court on that day or
following matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Ann WingeT for the appoint
ment OF an administrator of the estate OF Matthias
Winger, late of the town of Iyonia, in said coun-
ty. deceased.
Dated this 18th day of December A. D., 1908.
By the Court
CHARLES B. ROGERs,
County Judge.
SKINNER THACER Attorneys.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-09-14
FELL 20 FEET
WITH SCAFFOLD

The breaking of scaffold at the
plant of the Atlantic Tile Works, in
State street. about opposite the
United Lead Works, yesterday after
noon, came near causing the death
of two masons. Otto Olsen plunged
a distance of about twenty feet and
sustained injuries that will cause
him to be laid up for long time.
His workmate recovered himself and
did not fall. Both are masons and
were working on a scaffold about
twenty feet above the ground.
Olsen landed upon his back. 1t is
adjudged remarkable that no bones
were broken He was stunned by
the fall and was cared for by work
men until the arrival of DR.. M. s.
MeinZer
Following the investigation of his
injuries he was removed to his home
in DR.. Meinzer's automobile. He sus-
tanned no internal injuries and, al
though he will be laid up for some
time, his ultimate recovery is ex-
pected.
Olsen, who lives in Market street
near Prospect street, is resting com
fortably this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-09-14
IN
DIRE STRAITS

A party that went to Secaucus
yesterday became stalled on the re-
turn trip to this city last night, The
mishap almost demolished Patrick
Lyons powerboat Marion, which
struck the Pennsylvania bridge, dam
aging the bow. Later the boat be-
came wedged between the piling of
the Morris-Essex bridge, where they
were marooned for nearly two hours.
The party, in which were Patrick
Rocks, Christian Gassman, Captain
T. j. Drost, Patrick Lyons, A Nelson
and Joseph Curry, had gone up the
sound. The outgoing trip was made
without difficulty but, on arriving at
their destination Captain Drost, who
had piloted the party safely to the
landing, disembarked with the
others and came home by train,
reaching this city three hours before
his companions.
The remaining men, tired and
worn out, reached this city at an
early hour this morning. Some of
those on board report that the party
had a narrow escape from being
drowned as a result of striking the
bridges. The damage to the vessel,
it is said, will reach $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-09-14
To PURCHASE PLACE FOR
HOME FOR The AGED

The advisability of purchasing a
new home was the main topic of dis
cussion at joint meeting of the
trustees and the Board of Managers
of the Home for the Aged at the
residence of Mrs. c. G. Baldwin yes
terday.
A motion was passed that funds
now at hand be appropriated for the
purchase of home. Two properties
are in view at the present time, that
of DR.. Lund, adjoining his residence
on the north, in High street, and a
place in Water street.
William J. Lansley, Richard E..
Comegys and Samuel G. Garretson
were appointed as a committee to
handle the matter.
The trolley ride which was to have
been held tomorrow for the benefit
of the home has been called off.