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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-15
Thousands Here
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require a week to make a stadyof ali
the inhabitants Of this tent which is
over q block in length. The giIded
circus wagons in (which the animals
pertorce make their nome ARE works
Of the showman's art--rare and arr
HSticaliy wrought. II r. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-15
HOW WOMEN ATTRACT MEN.

HOW WOMEN ATTRACT MEN.
1t takes something more than o
pretty face, and handsome gowns OF
silk and lace. to capture the heart Of
the modern man, so girls have adopt.
ed another plan. or course girl
should be gentle and kind, to soft fem.
mime graces a mans not blind; so to
add to her own pretty charms she
tries, to make home attractive and
Spartan Stain buys. What a woman
can do with Spartan Stain on old fur.
niture and woodwork in the home is
surprising. Manufactured by The, Ma.
rletta Paint and Color Co., Marietta,
Ohio. Sold by NJ. D. Christie, Drug.
glst, 300 Main street. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-15

The Humane Society has a very
bright boy years old for which q
good home is wanted.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
Rev. W Hey Goes TO
California.
Was Ordained an Elder July 1th.-
An Exemplary Young Man.

Rev. James W. Wiley, left asst
Monday al II. 80 via the Wabash
Ry., for California, where he has
been especially requested to go
by the Baptist state missionary
Of California. This young man
will be a jewel to any church
that may Ill him as pastor. Rev.
Wiley h is been IN This C ty for
the past few years and has lived
an exemplary life, having attach
eo himself to the Union Baptist
church where he has ever work
I'd for the spread Of Christianity
Las Sunday night in his farewell
sermon, he said with such conf
deuce, that his sup 'rIOr office.
Geueral Jesu>. had d ways been
victorious al that be would rely
upon HIM. His sermon was an
excellent production. The peo-
pie Of SIP ingfield give him to
California reluctantlY, but withal
it is the W sh that he W Il be
successful IN bis new field of la.
Dor. The Forum recommends
him TO the people Of California as
being christian, an able preach
err, an ardent aud COZ sc ntious
Sunday school worker aud "a MOI
al young man worthy Of h sir
trust He was ordained July II,
amidst imposing and impressive
ceremonies.
AS fitting tribute 10 Rev.
Wiley S christian ardor, it would
not be an improperly to have
him pastor of Union at some flu
ture time.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16

Tie Nez0s of Joplin Missouri.
devoted considerable spac4 in d
recent issue of the progress Of
that town. Ia referring TO its
Negro population among many
other good things, this paper
SAID: Many cities, especially
through Dixie land are ham per.
ed and made less desirable as a
residence place by the presence
OF a large proportion of Negroes
of a class that is an annoyance.
sometimes a menace. Joplin is
singularly free from such hamp
ering Influences, and the class CT
Negroes residing IN this city is
one proud of its achievements
and of its standing as ciizeus.
The Negro population is not ex
cesslVeIy large, aud is composed
OF citizens generally ambitious
and industrious. with a whole
some respect for toe law. Few
Negroes are employed in The
mines of the lead and zinc dis
trict. A considerable number
are owners Of mining properties
and have in a quiet way amassed
neat fortunes, Whatever infiu.
ence keeps the Negro from the
mines exerts itself, also, to main
tain the generals of the race in
the district. With the public
and private prosperity of the
city, the Negro has always shar-
ed and the policy of helping the
race has ueen repaid by the es-
adjustment of Negro popula-
ton generally worthy, aud of
caste and citizenship so elevated
that the city has much Of which
to be proud in it's colored citizen
ship.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
Douglas Reelected Treasurer.

Mr.. Dennis Douglas, of West
Cal noun street. d prominent
mem Der of Union Baptist church,
was re electrd treasurer of the
Woodriver Baptist Association at
the last session held at Cham
paign, making the fourth consec
ut've time. This is the largest
period for twenty years, that a
man has held this position of
honor and trust.
Mr.. Douglas is a good quiet
citizen and by his couducL and
accuracy in handling the people S
finances, has won their respect
and admiration. He is d good
worker in the Association and
always labors for harmony and
the best men for the respective
places. He has a good home and
is making constant improvements
he stands well and is pected
by his neighbots. all of whom are
white. Mr.. Douglas has very
valuable property in a rapidly
developing section of the city,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16

The colored vote OF Sangamon
county will not be sold wholesale,
bnt the cry of party loyalty is
not sufficient to win-fairth with
out works is dead. Every color
ored man does not expect 10 get
a JOB but the substantial. reliable
dependable colored voter expects
his race to receive adequate rec.
ignition al d due remuneration.
The colored people of Sangamon
county are treated justly and the
effect will follow the cause as a
natural consequence
Now is the time for the treat.
ment not after the patient is too
far gone for recovery,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
A. N. E. Ministers Returned.

Rev. T. Price and Rev. G.. w,
Jones, of ST. Paul and ST. John
churches respectively, were re-
turned by the conference TO this
City for anothe year. They are
both men of good moral charac-
tiers and well versed IN the minis
terial work. They have done a
good work here and the churches
over which they preside have
sailed on with little turmoil and
for those reasons and others, the
people need to feel proud of them
and rally to the cause for another
year.
The church is the peopl and
are supposed to be Gods people,
therefore 1T is every persons in
dividual duty to hel p his own.
Let them have your co opera
ton for another year or for all
time,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
The Way OF Peace.

| delved in dead PHILOSOPHERS,
| sought IN creeds both new and
old,
| seal hed the wisdom of the
Stars,
| p red o 'er legends quantity told
| sounded mystic depths of
thought.
| searched the sage's hidden lore,
| stroVe TO pierce the veil Of
death.
To op1n Spirits sense. sealed
door.
[ stormed the very gates Of Life,
That guard God S holy thingr
above,
And found the way to peace al
Through my mine own heart S
gate, Woman Love.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
Culture Club to be Resum d

The famous Culture Club, a
very important and interesting
literary auxiliary to the churches
which ran for three or four years,
is to be resumed at ST. John A j..
M E. church.
The idea of resuming that club
is a good one and should not fail
The Club did a great work dur.
ing its life. time.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-10-16
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Come down to our store, give us
you want the piano sent, and we'll wi
without a cent down.
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IN YOUR OWN HOME

the Kenmore Piano is unknown make but piano
reputation known throughout the United States piano of
ties 1t we'll 100000, pianos
that 10 quality piano
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS FRIDAY
Into the Shadows

Word has been received here from
Fond du Lac of the death at that
place of Mr.. Charles Halliger, which
occurred Wednesday. Mr.. Halliger was
a son of the late j. G. Halliger and,
was AZ years OF age. He was a paint
er by trade The remains will be
brought to this city Saturday at 1886
a. M. over the Chicago & North West
ern road and the funeral will take
place from the train to Oak Hill GEM
etery. Mr.. Halliger was not married.
Mrs. Peter Wirsching died at the
family home, 832 West Main street,
this afternoon. She had been in poor
health for the past three years. She
was born in Poland and was about 60
years old and was a member of the
Bohemian Women society of ST.
Henry's Catholic church. Her hus
band and one son, August Wirsching,
and Mrs Bertha Neubauer of James
vile survive. Mrs. Wirsching has
been a resident of WatertOwn for the
past thirty-six years. The funeral
will take place Monday morning to
ST Henry's church at o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Great Wisconsin Farm Paper

No agricultural paper IN the United
States has made such remarkable pro-
gress during the past year as has been
shown by The Wisconsin Farmer,
published weekly at Madison. Every
department of the paper has been
made brighter, fresher, more attrac"
tive. and more representative of the
agricultural, horticultural, dairying,
stock raising and other farm interests
Of the great state of Wisconsin. The
Wisconsin Farmer is especially surong
in its editorials. which cover every
phase of farm life and thought in this
state. 1t has, also, a large corps of
special contributors from the expert
ment stations of the Northeast snd
among the successful farmers, dairy
men and other specialists In agricul-
tural and mi-agriculturlal lines.
1t maintains, in addition to an ex-
special departments devoted to dairy
ing, horticulture, poultry, sheep,
handy farm devices, farm law, veter-
mary matters, current events, home
and Sunday school. Its hume depart
m-nt, edited by lady who is famil
iar Dy experience in farm life, is an
exceedingly valuable feature. The
paper is attractively illustrated and
being edited by bona fide farmers,
who live on and operate their own
farms, is intensely practical The
subscription price is $1.00 wear.
Address the Wisconsin Farmer Com
pany, Tenney Block, Madison, Wis,
or leave your subscription at this
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clubbing rate for the Wisconsin
Farmer in connection with the Water
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farmer should have both papers.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Ddffy From OVerWOrk.

The insane man who was picked up
by officer Kerr last Sunday at West
ern avenue and Tenth streets, has
again regained his reason. He was
employed by a fruit transportation
company at New York and overwork
is supposed to be the cause. Sheriff
Shower, who took the man to Jeffer-
son, notified the company by wire
and two men were sent after
him but before their arrival his mind
cleared and he is now all right and
left for New York yesterday
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

Mrs. Edward May spent the day in
Waukesha
Attorney o. c. Hahn is transacting
business in Amigo.
DR.. Grin w Joslin of Milwaukee
spent Sunday at the home of A. j
O'Brien.
mrs. Otto Schatz entertained com
pany Of friends at cards Sunday ev-
ening at her home in Jefferson street
in honor of her birthday.
Miss Rose Wilkowski is visiting in
GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. S. Riggs was a GAINESVILLE Wis
itor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs W. Jackson of Chica-
go are guests at the home of Mrs. j.
G. Harrison
Frank Kaminski, who has the con-
tract for putting in a $4,000 sewer
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS SATURDAY
Donovan Case NOlIed

The case against Charles Donovan
of Waterloo, who was found guilty of
a statutory offense by jury at JEFF
fersOn a year ago and sentenced to
eight years in prison, was nolled to-
day on motion of District Attorney R.
w. Lueck before Judge Grimm at JEFF
ferson. After sentence had been pro
nounced when convicted, Donovan's
attorney, Gustav Buchheit, went be-
fore the supreme court and secured a
stay Of execution until such time as
the court could pass on the merits Of
the case, which it did recently, the de-
cision virtually giving the prisoner
his liberty on the ground that the tes-
timOny of the complaining witness,
Elsie Weichert was not corroborated
and was worthless.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Into the Shadows

Mr.. Carl Wiedenhoeft answered
the final summons at his late resi-
dence, 1416 Dakota street, this morn
ing after an illness of four weeks
duration. Mr. Wiedenhoeft was born
in Germany May 20, 1S47 and has
been resident of this city since
1873. He is survived by his widow,
five sons and four daughters; nine
grandchildren also survive. The fun
eral will take place Thursday after
noon at 100 o'clock from the home
to ST. Johns Lutheran church. The
burial will be in the Lutheran GENE
terV
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
children cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TO RIA
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

NOTICE To CREDITORS.
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Jefferson County-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Julia
A. Humphrey, late of the city Of
Watertown in said county. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
time for creditors to present to said
Court tor allowance claims or demands
against said deceased Is limited to
six months from the Goth day of Oc-
tober, A. D. 1909, and that said Court
will receive Claims and Demands pre-
sented against said deceased at the
Court House in the city of Jefferson,
in said county, on any day before the
expiration of said six months; and
that said Court will examine and ad-
just such Gains and demands at the
City Hall, in the City of WATERFOWL,
at special term thereof to be held
at said City Hall on the 4th dav Of
May, 1910, at the opening of the
Court on said day, or as soon there
after as the parties can be heard.
Dated the goth day of Octuber, Il.
D. 1909.
By the Court.
CHARLES B. ROGERS,
County Judge.
John G. Conway, Attorney. S-4
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

Albert Cavenagh was a Milwaukee
visitor today.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. c. Brendel spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Radke, route s.
John 1. Beggs and a party of cleo
trio road officials inspected the new
substation of the road here yesterday.
Thomas F. Brooks was Milwaukee
visitor today.
Mrs. George Spohn is spending a
few days in Milwaukee.
Miss Isabelle O'Brien was home
from Milwaukee to spend Sunday.
Miss Minnie Kohl visited friends
and relatives at Jefferson over Sun
day.
Miss Grace Stout of Columbus
spent Sunday at the home Of Miss
Mile Roller.
Mrs. George Weber and daughter
Zayda returned today from a week S
visit with relatives in Fond du Lac.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Low ROund-Trip Fares to Council
Bluffs end Omaha i'm NOVem-
Der and December.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.

This Railway will sell excursion
tickets to Council Bluffs and Omaha
in November and December at ONE
AND HALF FARES FOR THE
ROUND TRIP, on account of the
following expositions:
National Horticultural Congress at
Council Bluffs, November Is to 20.
Tickets on sale November Is, Is and
18. Return limit November 20.
National Corn Exposition at Omaha,
December 6 to Is. Tickets on sale
beginning December 6. Return limit
December 20.
Further information from local
agent Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway. F. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. IL ct
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS TUESDAY
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Frederick Schwefel, widow of
the late Fred Schwefel, died at the
home of her son Paul in the town of
Lebanon this morning after a linger
ing illness. Dropsy was the cause Of
death. Mrs. Schwefel was born in
Germany October 8, 1922 and has
been a resident of Lebanon for about
fifty years. She is survived by five
children, two sons and three daugh-
tiers, Messrs. Carl and Paul Schwefel,
Lebanon, Mrs. Anton Wagner, Aber
deem, S. D., Mrs. Carl Schoenicke,
Mrs. Christ Krubsack, Ashippun. The
funeral will take place from the home
the Troechel church in Lebanon.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS THURSDAY
Into the Shadows

Mr. Charles Hilgendorf died at his
home in Milwaukee today of Brights
disease from which he had suffered
six months. He was former resi-
dent of Watertown where he was en-
gagged in business many years. He
was Is years of age and leaves a
widow and five children, Fred, Grand
Rapids: William, Milwaukee; Charles,
Watertown; Mrs. George W. Spohn,
Watertown; Miss Media, Milwaukee.
The body will be brought to Water
town for burial but the date of the
funeral is unknown. Mr.. Hilgendorf
was a well known figure in Water
town for many years and his death
will be learned with much sorrow by
large circle of friends.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

Mrs. James Howard of Redwood
was a caller in town yesterday.
Mrs. Arthur Lueck Of Beaver Dam
Kruger.
Carl F. Otto and A. G. Kruger are
at Lake Winneconne hunting ducks
for a few days.
August Kading of Juneau was a Wis
itor in the city today.
William Stiehm of Johnson Greek
was a visitor here today.
Miss Helen Schultz, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs e. W. Schultz, under
went an operation at st. Mary's hos
pital this morning.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Subscribe Now

Every farmer in Jefferson and
Dodge counties should take the Wis
consin Farmer. Having perfected
arrangements with the Wisconsin Farm
er Publishing company, the Wiscoh-
sin Farmer and the Watertown Week
ly Leader will both be sent for the
sum of $1.5O, the subscription price
for the Leader. All farmers should
avail themselves of this offer, for it
will be withdrawn the LIST of next
December.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Sells Automobiles

Fred W. Lehman, former alderman
of the First ward, and Willim King,
the well known capitalist of Water
town, have each placed an order for
a Buick touring car, after carefully
investigating the merits of all reli-
able makes of automobiles Of the day,
Mr.. Buroff sees a bright future for his
agency here as he is daily confronted
with new and very promising pros
meets
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
In Social Realm

At ST. Marks Lutheran church par
this afternoon at 4 o'clock oc-
Cured the wedding of Mr.. Gustav
Frank and Miss Anna NOffz, both of
this city. The Rev. Julius Klingmann
MessrS. Herman Kramp,
Friebert Menge and Misses Hannah
Noffz and Anna Baldt were the attend
ants. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony a reception was held at the
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS MONDAY
Sold Adulterdted Milk

George Walker of Ashippun was
found guilty of selling diluted milk to
the Union cheese factory in Ashippun
by jury il Justice Stacys court
Saturday evening A fine of $25 and
costs was imposed. The case occu-
pied the attention of the court all the
afternoon. the verdict being reached
after o'clock on the third ballot, the
two previous ballots it is said being
to 2 for conviction.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Funeral of Cyrus Wdshburn

The funeral of CYRUS Washburn,
who died at Portage, took place here
this morning and the burial was in
Oak Hill cemetery according to the
Masonic ritual The body was escort
ed to W2tertOwn by Masons and mem
bers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and was met here by a
delegation of local Masons and a
large number of friends
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
Into the Shadows

The death of Mr.. Charles A. REIN
took place at his home in Milwaukee
this morning, aged about 43 years.
He was a student at Northwestern
University twenty years ago, coming
from La Crosse. He later was clerk
at the Commercial Hotel in this city
and was married to Lena Wollering.
His wife and two daughters survive.
The funeral will take place in Mil
Waukee Friday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12

sisted by Mrs Mullen and his sister,
Miss Mullen. The program consist
ed of several piano solos played by
the professor Miss Mullen sang sew
eral songs which were highly appre-
ciated by her audience. Her best Sc
lection was MY Rosary" AT the fin
ish of the program, Father McKeon,
in a few well chosen words thanked
the professor and those who assisted
HIM in making the affair a successful
one
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Karnopp are
visiting in the city.
Mrs. August Schott has been seri-
ously sick for the past few days.
Misses Lillian Feldschneider and
Evelyn Webb have returned from a
few days visit in Madison.
Mrs. H. A. Long of Columbus spent
the day here.
Jack Daley Of Johnson Creek was a
visitor in the city today.
William, Feldschneider transacted
business in Milwaukee yesterday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
False Fire Alarm

The students campfire at North
western University last evening in
honor of the football team was the
means of calling out the fire depart
ment at $50 o'clock. The blaze was
seen by someone who thought a build
ing was on fire and a telephone alarm
was sent in AMI the department re
SDOnded
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

District Attorney R. W. Lueck and
Attorney Gustav Buchheit attended
to legal business at Jefferson today
Mrs. A. G. Bishop and children of
Portage are visiting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Deimel.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Schultz and
daughter Muriel, and F. A. Tuschen
were in Milwaukee today They made
the trip with Mr.. Schultz new Rider
Lewis touring car.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. e. Dauffenbach Of
Reeseville were visitors in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. John Koser and Mrs. H Krus-
ing of Jefferson are visiting at the
home of +. j. Koser
Mr.. and Mrs. William Albrecht left
this morning for Charles City, Iowa to
spend few weeks with relatives.
G. M. Gahlman is attending a meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Wisconsin Retail Liquor Dealers as
ISOLATION in Milwaukee today.
Miss Emma Seidel is spending a
few days in the cream city.
Mrs. Emil Tanck and Mrs. Louise
Kelly spent the day in Milwaukee.
Miss Della B0rchardt left yesterday
for Milwaukee where she has accept
ed a position.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Horse Takes A Sprint

The top Of the single express wagon
of the Wells Fargo & Company was
damaged in runaway accident this
afternoon. The horse, which is a
new one, was left tied on the Sacred
Heart college grounds while the
driver was inside, and became scared
and broke the tie strap and raE away,
tumbling the wagon over an embank-
ment and demolishing the top. The
horse was not injured.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12

and water works plant at Moline,
H., is home for visit with his fami-
ly and will remain about two weeks.
Misses Eva Bruegger and Ella Koe-
mig have returned from visit of sew
eral days with friends at Marshall
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Leaves for Europe

Mrs. Rachael E. Davies of this city
will spend the winter in England. She
left Watertown today and will sail
November II on the Lusitania from
New York She will return to her
home here next summer.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Loses TiD of FinUer

Emil Reichardt, an employee at the
Watertown table slide factory, had
the tip of one of his fingers cut off
this morning while at work about a
machine
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-12
Drew Land

Otto Brennecke, who resides south
of the city and who registered for the
land drawings at Aberdeen, S. D., was
among the lucky 1000 who drew land.