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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

G. d. Wiggenhorn was an Appleton
visitor yesterday.
Mayor Mulberger transacted bust
ness in Madison today.
T. B. Roach of the Copeland-Roach
Motor company, returned today from
GAINESVILLE and Clinton where he de-
livered automobiles to Dan McDan-
iels and DR.. Culver.
Mrs. Minnie Tesch is spending a
few days with relatives in Milwaukee
Mrs. Baldwin Raue has returned
from a few days visit with relatives
in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mrs. n. P. Valerius of Chicago and
Mrs Edward May of Pittsburg are
guests at the home of their mother
Mrs. Mathilda Mulberger.
Robert Lewis, a former Watertown
resident, employed in the carpenter
department of the Milwaukee road for
many years, is visiting relatives and
friends in this city. Bob's many
friends in WATERFOWL are pleased to
greet him and find him in good health
and evidently prospecting. Mr.. Lewis
makes his home in Chicago. He was
accompanied here by his sister, Mrs
Annie Jones, of Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

Would Chance system

Following closely on the heels of
the attack on the exclusive entrance
requirements of the state university is
a bill introduced on Friday by Assem-
blyman G. F. Viebahn of WATERFOWL
which if passed will place the school
inspection system of the state on an
entirely new basis.
The bill provides for the appoint
ment of a state board of school in
spectors consisting of seven members
to take the place of the state high,
graded and rural school inspectors and
of the state board of examiners. The
board is to be selected by an appoint
ing board, consisting of the governor,
the state superintendent of public in
struction, the president of the univer
sity, the president of a state normal
school to be named by the board of
normal regents, and the president of
the Wisconsin Teachers association.
The superintendent of public instruc
ton is OF be the ex-officio chairman.
The first meeting Of the appointing
board is to be held in the capital build
ing the first Tuesday in May next
ear Ali other meetings are 10 be call
ed by the superintendent of public in
struction. No one is to be appointed
to the position of inspector unless he
holds 4 life state certificate, has had
at least five years experience in edu
cational work, and has made a special
study of the organization, manage
ment and supervision of schools. The
salary of each inspector is to be $4,000
a year and expenses.
The work of the inspectors will be
to make general supervisory rules,
provide courses, submit plans and
specifications Tor the construction and
proper equipment of schools, supervise
and direct the school inspection, eXer-
else jurisdiction over the examination
of teachers by county and city super
intendents, and in short to have gen
eral jurisdiction over all school mat
tiers and assist the state superinten-
dent in the supervision of the public
schools Of the state.
The supervisors are also to decide
upon the entrance requirements to all
colleges of the state university, which
will tend to do away with the dis
satisfaction which seems to prevail
not on the accredited list are permitted
to enter the university without a spe-
cial examination.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
DOINGS MONDAY
Accidentally Killed

Robert Miller a Watertown man,
was accidentally killed while at work
for the government on the Panama
canal. A telegram announcing his
death was received here by his moth
er Mrs. John Ross, 1045 North Fourth
street, and she is heartbroken over
the news. She had received a letter
from him a short while ago stating
that his contract time was up and
that he intended coming home to Wa
tertown this month. He was "a years
old. The cause of his death was not
given in the telegram, the information
being that his neck was broken. The
body will be sent to Watertown by
the government. The news of his
death will be learned with sorrow by
many of his chums and acquaintance
of former days here. He visited here
about one year ago and said that he
would try one year more on the canal
zone and then return home.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
In to the Shadows

Word was received today by Mr.. Ed
ward Mulick of the death at Peoria,
Ill. of his sister, Miss Mary Mulick,
which occurred this morning. She
had made her home in that city for a
number of years with her brother.
She was a native of the town of Wa
tertown where she first saw the light
of day in 1S4S, and resided here for
many years. The news of her demise
will be learned with sorrow by large
circle of Watertown friends who
knew her for a most kind woman
with disposition which endeared
her to all acquaintance. The body
will be brought to Watertown Thurs
day evening and will be taken to the
home of Edward Mulick in Warren
street from where the funeral will
take place Friday morning at 8
o'clock to st. Demands Catholic
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Zier mourn the
death of their infant daughter aged
six months, which occurred last night
at the home, 405 North Warren
street. The funeral will take place
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Will have New Band

The new Watertown band organized
by Herbert Schroeder in this city will
be composed Of twenty-five men and
will be heard in public the first time
on Memorial day. Ex-Mayor H. Wer-
theimer has kindly consented to act
as manager for the organization with
power to make all contracts and at
tend to the business part of the or
ganization. A finance committee COM
prising Ex-Mayor H. Wertheimer,
Fred Bittner and Herbert Schroeder
has been appointed to solicit some
funds necessary to give the band a
needed start in the matter of uniforms
which will be of the Khaki order Mr.
Schroeder, the director, is a noted
band organizer and promises to give
Watertown an organization worthy of
the support of all our citizens.
Rehearsals of the band will be held
this evening and Friday evening and
the boys will be in fine condition when
they open the season on Memorial day
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Home Bakery Sold

]. w. Dauffenbach has sold his
home bakery in North Second street to
l.. Noffz of Fort Atkinson Mr. Dauf-
fenbach retires from the business on
account of i'll health. Mr.. Noffz comes
to Watertown with the reputation of
high-grade baker and will continue
to serve the patrons of the bakery in
the same good and pleasing manner as
has been accorded the past year. Mr..
Noffz has the reputation of a real
home baker and makes a speciality of
home baking, and orders given him
will be attended to in a first-class
manner and baked better and more
satisfactory than heretofore An order
of special baking for your social af-
fairs will prove his ability as a good
baker. Mr.. and Mrs. pauffenbach wish
to thank the public for their kind
patronage which has been accorded
them.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Suicide at PfDerSVillc

old, committed suicide near Pipersville
this morning. He was found dead,
hanging in the basement of barn on
the premises of his sister-in-law, Mrs
Otto Pautz. No cause is assigned for
the rash act, except that it is alleged
late.
He was brother of Otto Pautz, who
was drowned in Rock river while
crossing in a boat near Pipersville
more than year ago.
The authorities here were notified
but District Attorney Lueck gave it
as his opinion that an inquest Was
not necessary in the case.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
DOINGS THURSDAY
Corn Contest at Fair

A corn growing contest for the
young boys and girls of Jefferson and
Dodge counties has been inaugurated
by the Watertown 1nterCounty Fair
Association, of which Charles Mulber-
ger is the secretary. The state of
Wisconsin has furnished the seed for
this contest, which is known as the
Silver King variety, Wisconsin No. Z.
Each contestant will be allowed one
quart of seed to plant and prizes will
be offered. The first prize will be a
ten day scholarship at the Agricultur-
al College at Madison, and many 9th
er prizes will he given the contestants
to be arranged later, and will be pub
lsihed in the premium list. 1t is de-
sirable to secure as many entries as
possible in the contest. Applicants
for the seed should apply to Simon
MolZahn or Charles Mulberger. The
object is twofold-to secure good seed
for the corn raisers of this section
and to interest the young farmer in
his work. A special exhibit place will
be furnished by the association dur
ing the fair. Following are the rules
governing the contest:
1. The contest shall be open to boys
and girls from ten to eighteen years
of age.
2. The corn used shall be the Wis
consin No. 7, furnished free by the
Wisconsin Experiment Station.
8. AS soon as the ground is suf-
iciently dry have the plot thoroughly
disked and then dragged at intervals
until corn planting time.
4. Planting the corn: The corn
must be planted in hills three feet
eight inches apart, using three to four
kernels in a hill, plant nearly in the
form of square, and not in one or two
straight rows, otherwise the corn will
not pollinate properly.
5. The plot of corn must be be kept
free from weeds during the growing
period
6. The planting, cultivating and Sc
lecting the corn for exhibition must be
done by the person who enters the
contest
Z. Samples OF corn for competition
shall consist of ten ears; and samples
of stalk shall consist of three stalks
The samples for exhibition must be
delivered to the Secretary Of the
Watertown Inter-County Fair Associa-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Randall Property Sold

A. E. Baumann, who conducts a
candy and ice cream parlor in West
Main street, has purchased the old
Silas Randall property at the corner
of West Main and North Water
streets. 1t has a frontage of &c feet
with depth of $50 feet. The consid-
GRAFTON is said to be about $1,000. Mr..
Baumann expects to remain in his
present location for at least a year
when he will remodel his new proper
ty for the necessities of the business.
The property was owned by the heirs
of the Baldwin estate, living in Ohio.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Bids Opened

The bids for hauling the fire appar-
atus to and from fires, and also the
bids for furnishing coal to the city for
the ensuing year were opened by the
city clerk today. The bids follow:
For Hauling Fire Apparatus.
Louis Griep, No. 1 wagon. -. S275.00
Carl Schumann, No. 1 wagon. $4,000
William Spear, No. wagon. 10000
John Byrne, hook and ladder. z98.00
For Furnishing Coal.
McGolrick Fuel Co., hard coal-May,
$500; June, 1925; July, $3.50; soft
coal-$565.
WATERFOWL Lumber and Coal Co.,
hard coal-Buckwheat, $3.50; May,
$3.50; June, $50; July, $50; soft
coal, $3.50.
John W Burns, hard coal-May,
$7.9O1a; June 5000; soft coal, 1851.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

Mrs. H. T. Eberle spent the day in
Milwaukee.
Frank NJ. Eaton transacted business
in the cream city today
Mrs. J. G. Conway was among the
cream city visitors today
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Buffmeier and
Miss Della Feldschneider spent Sun
day in Camp Douglas.
Mrs. W. E. Brandt and Mrs. P. A.
Standard spent the day in Milwaukee.
Miss Leona Brandt entertained the
whist club at her home in Eighth
street yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. T. F. Shinnick and Mrs. Max
Meier were Milwaukee visitors today.
Mrs. George Koenig entertained the
ladies bowling club at her home in
Milwaukee street yesterday afternoon.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Sewer Bids Opened

Bids for the construction of sani-
tary and storm sewers estimated at
about $17,500, were opened by the
board Of public works this afternoon
There were eight bidders on the work
and the lowest bidder was w. F.
Brunt of Hammond, Ill, with a bid of
$12,441.72.
Following are the bids received by
the board:
W. Davidson, Wilmette. 80. .S16,829.55
G. j. Crilley, Milwaukee. -. 16,255.14
O'Shea & O'Shea, Hammond 15,S0S38
Weage & Swonk, Coldwater 15,75295
Ryan & Finley, Janesville.. 15,382.36
u. L. Bartlett, Watertown. 13,781.18
Robert Nelson, Racine. 80. 13,211.48
w. F. Brunt, Hammond. -. 12,441.72
1t will be seen that there is a differ
ence of s43SS between the highest
and lowest bidder and the latter is
about $4,000 under the engineers es-
innate.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
They Plead Guilty

August Wiselius and Edward Erd-
mann, the two men arrested on COM
plant of Deputy Game Warden Nels
with a dip net, plead guilty this morn
ing in Justice Stacy's court and were
fined $25 and costs. In default of
payment they were sentenced to the
county jail at Jefferson for a period of
twenty days.
Wiselius is section hand and says
the price of meats are so high that
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

William Gorder, Sr. is transacting
business in Chicago.
Miss Esther Goetsch of Pipersville
visited the Misses Sarah and Ida
Goetsch yesterday.
S. F. STANCE has accepted a position
as travelling salesman for Wisconsin
for the Russell Thresher company of
Peoria, Ill.
Miss Anna MASS, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ferdinand Mass, answered
the summons of death at the family
home, 1927 River drive, last evening,
after an illness of several months,
aged Fl years. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock
from the home to Emmanuel church.
Smoke 81 Attest Out" Sc cigar
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

livery in Jefferson and when the man
did not return Friday night nothing
was thought of it as it was thought
be might have been delayed while
canvassing the country. Upon later
investigation, however, warrant
was sworn out for Sims arrest and
the horse was located here and Mar
shall Bullwinkel came here yesterday
afternoon to secure the property A
search for the man is being made by
the police of the county.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Vote for State Flower

The violet was the choice of the
school children in Watertown at the
vote taken today, winning by a large
majority. The vote:
No. 2. School-Arbutus, g. violet,
1873; white water lilly, 10; wild rose,
1920.
No. 3 School-Arbutus, IA; violet,
50; white water lilly, %; wild rose,
45-161
No. 4. School-Arbutus, 6; violet,
231; white water lilly, Al; wild rose,
81 o95.
Hisn School-Violet, 173; white wa
ter lilly, 20; arbutus, 80; wild rose,
4-236.
AIDutuS ............... oo
ploleI ..............- o4A
White water lilly ............... 102
VIII TOSe .-......... ......... l4U
Total vote ................. 952
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Assessment to be HiQher

1t is likely that the assessed valua-
ton of the city of Watertown will be
raised this year. The local assessor,
Gustav Gloger, has been instructed to
raise the assessment as high as ten
per cent in some cases by the county
supervisor of assessments, the raise
being justified on the sales of real es-
state. 1t is said that in these sales
the trading sales have not been taken
into account, but only the actual cash
sales of DrODerty
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

ton at the fair grounds in Watertown,
on the first day of the 1909 fair. A
tent will be provided for the corn
show.
8. The corn should be planted as
far from any other field of corn as
possible, to prevent cross fertilization.
9. The ear samples of corn will be
judged in accordance with the score
card system, an expert judge being
secured for that purpose
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
DOINGS TUESDAY
Looking for HOrsethief

The police are on the lookout for a
man giving his name as Harry Sims,
who hired horse and buggy at JEFF
ferson last Friday and came to Water
town the following day and sold the
outfit to James Dowd. He claimed
that he had been on the road selling
household articles, but was tired of it
and wanted to dispose of the property
The horse was hired at Tony Bolts
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Visited High School

c. e. McLenegan, principal of the
West Side High school, Milwaukee,
visited the local high school today for
the purpose of securing teachers for
next year. While nothing definite is
known in regard to the offers made to
any of the teachers, Superintendent
Roseman suspects that he has offered
positions to J. w. Martindale and b.
E. Mccormick.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

Mrs. ]. M. Lounsbury was a Water
loo visitor yesterday.
Emil Tanck transacted business in
Fall River yesterday.
Mrs. M. ]. Rood of Waterloo is Wis
iting relatives in the city.
District Attorney Robert w. Lueck
transacted legal business in Madison
today.
Edward G. Knaak left today for
Riverview Park, Chicago, where he
has accepted lucrative position.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Good Ore Specimen

We have received a sample of gold
quartz ore taken from a mine, the
shaft of which is 1900 feet deep, III
Shasta County, California. 1t was
sent us by w. G. Schimmel, son of
Alderman William G. SchimmeI of
this city, who is located in the jewelry
business at Red Bluff, California.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Caught Fish Illegally

Warrants were issued in Justice
Stacy's court today for the apprehen-
sion of August Wiselius and Edward
Erdmann on a charge of illegal fish
ing with dip net in Rock river, on
complaint of Deputy Game Warden
Nels Johnson of Madison. The game
warden it is alleged discovered the
men dip net fishing Saturday night.
The warrant was issued today but
they had not been arrested this after
noon
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Advertised Letters

Following is list of letters remain
ing uncalled for at the Watertown
postoffice for the week ending May II:
Guenther, VIM.
Harris, E.
Holzworth, Mr.. Sr
Jones, Rev. Walter H.
Kruger, Mrs. Anna
Lee, Morris w.
Leslie, Miss Grace
Oliver, Rev. E. NJ
Rhodes, Petre
Wuethrich, Mrs. NJ.
H. T. iEberle, P NJ
Smoke --latest Out" Sc cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

William Kuester has returned from
Marshalltown, Iowa where he has
been employed the past few months.
The Mayf1ower sewing circle will be
entertained by Mrs. H. G. Block at
her home in Fourth street tomorrow
afternoon.
c. A. Comstock, superintendent of
the Watertown Gas and Electric Com
pany, spent Sunday with friends in
Madison.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
t. j. Holland Promoted

Thomas j. Holland, a former Water
town boy and brother of Miss Anna
M. Holland of this city, has been ap-
pointed day round house foreman for
the North Western road at Amigo
Mr.. Holland is a machinist and has
worked for the railroad company
many years. He takes the place of
c.. d. Ashmore. promoted.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Bill is Killed

In spite of the efforts of Assembly
man G. F. Viebahn the assembly killed
the bill providing for county board
of education and for the appointment
of county superintendent by the
board by vote of so to rs. Assembly
man Towne moved a reconsideration
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Joint Debate

A joint debate of the Columbus and
Watertown High school teams will
take place Friday evening, May IA,
at the high school in this city. The
debate will begin at 1880 o'clock An
admission of 25 cents will be charged
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Attended | unerdl

Fifteen members of Olivet Com
mandery No. IS, K. T. in uniform I'M
der command of Robert Dent, attend
ed the funeral of Judge Henry l..
Palmer at Milwaukee yesterday after
mon
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

he wanted to secure fish for his large
family, but On their plea of guilty he
justice had no discrimination in the
matter as the law is plain on the SUBJ
ject.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
Personal Mention

Dr. w. =. Whyte was a Columbus
caller this morning.
Miss Bella Rohr was among thte
cream city visitors today.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14
DOINGS FRIDAY
File Expense Accounts

Printed below will be found a list
of the candidates at the recent muni-
cipal election who spent money to be
elected. Only those who filed a
statement of actual expenses are
given as some of the candidates de-
clared they had no expenses. Yester-
day was the last day under the law
in which 10 file an expense account
The most of the expenses were for
printing, refreshments and workers:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-05-14

and the assembly refused to consider,
killing the bill beyond redemption at
this session.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1909-12-02
NEW PROPRIETOR AT
IDAHO RESTAURANT

The irst of this week Fred FoHg
purchased the Chinese restaurant on
Boise street from Louie Foug and is
now maHaser of that eating place.
Mr. Foug is an old time restaurant
man and wishes 10 announce that he
ill conduct a strictly legitimate and
no % date eating place where one can
got the best of cooking and service
0t a moderate price, Mr.. Fong also
announces that there win be many
changes in the conduct Of the place
1ud chat he intends to run il in a
s,ri,tly legitimate manner and that
ail who care to patronize him viii
at an times be accorded courteous
ana prompt treS, mcnt. alta
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1909-12-02
FOR A QUICK, EARLY MoLT.

Fido, Pussy and Old Fan shed their
hair just like Biddy molts her feath-
ers. Easy, cheap way to get a winter
overcoatl
But Biddy must hustle her mott to
escape colds and roup and to lay early
winter high priced eggs.
Strong hens don't get bare, their new
feathers quickly replacing the old.
Melting begins about July l and
should end Sept. at latest, and thin
hens mott first, so thin them down by
cutting the ration to one-half or Il
third the usual quantity, according TO
condition, whether fat or thin. For
this three weeks anti-fat ration feed
mostly wheat and oats and twice a
week on clear days feed mash in
which put two tablespoonfuls of sui
phur TO every fifty fowls. Now feed
heavily Of good grains. cut bone and
sunfower seed This will rush their
new feathers and bring them to laying
condition.
Keep them free from lice in mott
feed no egg force and protect them
from exposure.