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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
DOINGS THURSDAY
Flow of OrdtOry

large audience uSCSneQ TO an IN
teresting program at the Congregation
al church last evening when the high
school boys oratorical contest was
held to determine which two students
will represent the school at the coun-
ty contest which will be held in Fort
Atkinsn early next month. The girls
contest was held last week and the
lucky students last evening were
Charles King and Peter Brooks, the
former having for his defamation
"Spartacus to the Gladiators," and
the latter THE Righteousness of Re-
volt Both winners acquitted them
selves in a meritorious manner, which
however did not detract from the good
work of the other students who had a
place on the program, all OF them do
in preparation.
The program was opened and closed
with music, selected, by the Girls
Glee club, which was very pleasant
feature of the evening. The Duet
kindly rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward ]. Brandt was especially fine and
proved a rare treat for all who great
ly. appreciated this number. The pro-
gram follows:
MUSIC Selecreh
Girls Glee Club
The Contest in the Arena. .....
Walter Webb
New Americanism
Earl Voldersen
The Unknown Rider. ..........
Arnold McAdams
The Righteousness of Revolt. .......
Peter Brooks
Duet selected
Mr. and Mrs. lE. Brandt
A Pathetic Incident of the Rebellion.
George Lewandowski
Battle of Lookout Mountain. .......
Louis Haznaw
Spartacus to the Gladiators. .........
Charles King
MUSIC ......... ......... 0elecIeu
Girls Glee Club
Decision of Judges. Observation-Disclosures.
The judges were Mayor Arthur
Mulberger, Attorney Edward F. Vie
man and Attorney 0. G. Hahn
The winners of the contest will. rep
resent the school at Fort Atkinson in
the county contests when students
will be chosen to represent the coun
ty in the district contest at White
water and at that place students will
be selected to represent the district
in the state oratorical contest at Mad
iSOn
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
DOINGS SATURDAY
MEETING of Benevolent Association

A well attended meeting OF the
charity club, a recent organization in
WATERFOWL, was held at the public
library last evening and matters per-
tinent in the work of the society was
taken up and discussed and plans for
the future outlined. There is no
question but what an organization of
this character can make for better
conditions in the city, and the mem
bership should receive hearty encour-
agement of all citizens. All official
title for the organization was adopted
at the meeting which will hereafter
be known as the Associated Charities
of Watertown, with the following Of
ficers
PreSident-Miss ELLA Wilder.
Vice President-Dr. Arthur Meyer.
Secretary-Mrs. George G. Lewis.
Treasurer-Mrs. William F. Whyte.
rustees-Charles E. Straw, Mrs.
Eli Fischer, Mrs. Edward l.. Schempf.
The officers Of the association are
all we'll known citizens of this city
who will have the confidence and re-
spect of the public in their undertake
ing to relieve Gods poor, which is
the most noble work that can be I'M
dertaken by anybody.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Cheaper Lighting for Madison

The railroad commission, in a de-
cision yestel day, ordered reductions
in gas and electric light charges at
Madison and disposed of many ques-
lions arising under the public utility
law.
The commission held that the COM
pany is entitled to a reasonable re-
turn in the way of interest and profits
on a valuation of about $412,000 for
the gas plant and about $535,000 for
the electric plant. In its valuation of
the property the commission says that
earnings must be based simply on the
cost to reproduce the physical plants
now, culling out claims of the com
pany for allowance for intangible val
ues. The commission concludes that
under the circumstances of this case
it is not unreasonable to limit re-
turns for both interest and profits to
not less than from to 71a per cent
on fair valuation on the gas plant,
and to not less than s per cent on a
fair valuation of the electric plant
The commission orders a reduction
of cents per kilowatt hour on cleo
tricity and 10 cents per 1000 cubic
feet of gas.
The maximum rates for gas are re-
duced from S1.25 to $1.15, the mini
mum from 81 to 80 cents. The maxi
mum electric light rate is reduced
from 16 to IA cents and the minimum
from z to 5 cents.
According to the published rates in
Watertown the maximum charge is II
cents per first 100 Kilowatt hours
which affects most of the residence
lighting, with discount of per cent
if paid before the tenth of the month.
This would seem to indicate a lower
rate than enjoyed by Madison for cleo
trio light, but in the matter of gas the
shoe would be on the other foot. The
per 1000 cubic feet with a discount of
20 cents per thousand for 5000 feet
or over, and higher discounts as the
number of thousands of feet consumed
go up. The person who consumes
less than 5000 feet must pay SLIGO per
thousand. Those who consume 5000
feet or more pay s1.40 per thousand.
This is for lighting. For fuel it, is
somewhat better. Gas for fuel is
charged for at a rate of $3.50 but a
discount of 20 cents thousand is al
lowed for any amount up to 1000 feet,
making it practically S1.40 per thous-
and. On all fuel gas used over that
amount a discount of 80 cents thous-
and is allowed, making the rate S1.25
per thousand. The discounts are al
lowed only when the bill is paid on or
before the tenth of the month.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
Base Ball News

Watertown will still remain in the
Milwaukee city league, action with
that end in view being taken at a
meeting Of the baseball team held at
the Washington house last evening.
The terms presented by Dick Marcan,
president of the league, were accepted
and the only difference will be the ad-
dition of another team in place of
Oconomowoc, which will most likely
be Sheboygan, thus making the out
side teams, Sheboygan, Waukesha and
WATERFOWL. This is believed to have
been the best solution of the baseball
difficulty, as overtures had been made
by Fort Atkinson to get Watertown
interested in a, league composed of
nearby towns, but the poor Sunday
service on the Northwestern railroad
put damper on that proposition no
matter how much it was favored.
new manager for the team for the
1910 season was chosen at the meet
ing last night. Will F. Richards, who
has played with the team number of
years, was selected for the position.
The selection inside the team was as
good as could be made and no doubt
Mr.. Richards will see to the manager
ial matters in a manner to satisfy all
the members of the team as well as
the great mass of fans who always
take a great interest in this part of
the work.
The meeting was largely attended
one and much interest was shown in
the welfare of the 1910 team. The
makeup of the team has not yet been
made but it is certain that a few new
faces will be seen on the diamond
this year The following officers were
chosen:
Manager-W. F. Richards.
Secretary and Treasurer-R. M.
Hahn.
Gateman-Fred Hinze.
Ticket Seller-Ernst Leschinger.
Finance Committee-B. w. Smith,
Otto Wegemann.
Caretaker of Grounds-Fred Hinze.
The position of captain will be filled
later.
Several improvements at the park
are under contemplation, among them
substantial baseline fence along first
and third base lines, and the much
needed score board in center field will
be erected.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Wedding Bells

Mr.. Otto Biefeld, Jr. of this city
and Miss Emma Schiefelbein of Por-
tage were united in wedlock in the
latter city this afternoon at o'clock.
The ceremony took place at the home
of the brides mother. Mr.. E. F. Mol
denhauer and Miss Martha Biefeld of
this city were the attendants. After
a brief wedding tour Mr.. and Mrs.
Biefeld will begin housekeeping at
2O7 North Water street. The groom
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Biefeld
and is a young man who has host of
friends in Waterfowl. His bride is
spoken of as a most estimable young
lady who with her husband have the
well wishes of large number of
friends in Watertown and Portage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Biefeld attended
the wedding.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
In Social Realm

The Misses Alvina, Hattie and Min
ME Hollatz entertained a number of
their friends at their home in Pipers-
Vile Yesterday afternoon and evening.
The time was pleasantly spent and at
~ o'clock a tempting luncheon was
served. Present were Misses Esther
Goetsch. Edna Lounsbury, Grace Per
nv. B. Pugh, Emma and Martha Shit
ger. Winnie Owen, Bernice and Lot
tie Potter, Florence Henning, Rose
Burdick. Bertha and Lizzie Vergenz,
Ida Goeldner, Gertrude Kohl, Messrs.
Herman Snitger, Charles Vergenz,
George Henning, Alexander Ohm, Err
win and Arthur Fenner, A. Goetsch,
Roalnd and Harold Pugh, Herman
Hart, William Schermerhorn, Harlow
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
In the Social Realm

A number of friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Pearsall surprised them last
evening with housewarming in their
new home in Western avenue. Pres
ent were Messrs. and MeSdames R. H.
Brennecke, H Frank, William Collins,
Lyman Rhodes, Frank Warner, Her
man Werner, w. S. Williams, M. l..
Eversz, Mr.. and Mrs. John White, Wa
terloo; Messrs. Paul and Julius Volk-
mann Misses Lydia and Martha Volk-
mann, Alma Radike, Minnie Behlke,
Minnie and Natalia Notz, Nellie At
kins, Abbie Norton, Nellie Needham,
Sarah and Ida GCetSch.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Personal Mention

Miss lima Thiesenhusen was a Mil
Waukee visitor yesterday.
Miss Kittie Green of Milwaukee
spent Sunday at her home here.
The Rev. Otto PETIT of Johnson
Creek was a visitor in the city today.
Misses Meta Liefke and Clara Ko-
ser are sptnding a few days in Mil
waukee.
Mrs. w J. Kleck of New Orleans is
a guest at the home of William Field
schneider
Miss Margaret Sproesser, who is at
tending st. Mary's school at Knoxville,
ILL.,, is spending a few days at her
home here.
Misses Martha Gosch and Florence
Tamble of Evanston, III. spent Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Martin
GilbertSon.
Paul Thorn will give an Easter
dancing social in the assembly rooms
of the Masonic Temple Monday even
ing, March %.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
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 ut 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 Uf Wisconsin. The
Wisconsin Farmer especially sJrong
IN it's 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 end
among the successful farmers, dairy
men and other specialists In agricul-
tural and semi-agriculturlal lines.
1t maintains, 10 addition to an exo
tremely able editorial department,
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
ment, edited by lady who is famil-
lar by 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 $l.00 year.
Address the Wisconsin Farmer Com
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or leave your subscription at this
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farmer should have both papers.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Personal Mention

Miss Emma Bonner is visiting rela'
tives in Amigo.
Miss Mile Roller is spending a few
days in Chicago.
F.. Miss Ella Roth of Reeseville is Wis
iting relatives here.
Miss Alice Mccarthy of Ixonia is
visiting friends in the city.
Attorney Robert W. Lueck trans
acted legal business in Jefferson yes
terday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

Into the Shadows

Mrs. A. H. Atkins, mother of Mrs.
E. E. Davies, who resides in this city
at ZIG North Washington street, died
at her home in Madison yesterday at
ternoon, aged 76 years. Mrs. Atkins
was taken i'll here at the home of her
daughter, but was later removed to
was well known here as she visited
her daughter frequently.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
LOW OOLONIST RATES TO
PACIFIC COAST DAILY
UNTIL APRIL Is

For daily and personally conducted
tours. via the Chicago, Union Pacific
& North Western Line.
Personally conducted California
tours in Pullman tourist sleeping cars
leave Chicago every Tuesday and
Thursday. Double berth Chicago to
the Coast 81 20.
For full particulars write s A.
Hutchinson. Mgr. Tours Dept 2i2
Clark ST., Chicago, or apply to ticket
agents North Western Line. -29-3.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Personal Mention

Miss Marie Cavenagh has returned
from a few days visit in Milwaukee.
Mrs. W. A. Christians and children
of johnson Creek visited in town to-
day.
Mrs Henry Grell and daughter Isa-
bell of Johnson Creek spent the day
here.
Mrs. Emil Creuz entertained the
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

Maybe CT sewing circle at her home
in Main street yesterday afternoon
The sewing circle will be enter
tanned by Mrs. William Gorder, Jr. at
her home in Dewey avenue tomorrow
afternoon.
G. M. Gahlman is attending a meet
ing Of the executive committee of the
Wisconsin Liquor Dealers association
in KenoSha TODAY.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
First Pub. March 4, III, Att

JF1rSt PUB. March 4, 10, 4t
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
County Court, jefferson County. LII 'iooo'o'
In the matter of the estate of William Herold,
late of the town OF WatertOwn, 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 9th day of April, A.
soon thereafter as the same can be heard. the
following matters will be heard and considered
he petition of Mary Herold. executrix, of said
esta'e; p,a!sng Ior lne examiI.at on ana allow
and claims paid not filed and allowed. and for
the assignment of the residue OF said estate to
the persons entitled thereto.
Dated this 18th day of February, 4. D. 1910.
By the Court,
CHARLES B. ROGERS,
County Judge.
John G. Conway, Attorney.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Personal Mention

Mrs. William Reese of Juneau spent
the day with Mrs. w. ]. Stube.
Miss Alma Mueller of Columbus is
the guest of Miss E. Wittchow.
Mrs. Emil Creuz and Miss Marie
Iffland spent the day in Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans, route 9,
are parents of a boy baby born this
morning.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Personal Mention

Miss Anna Smith was a cream city
visitor yesterday.
Mrs George J. Nichols spent the
day in Milwaukee.
Mrs. N. P. Valerius of Chicago is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Mathilda
Mulberger.
Arthur Bursinger transacted bust
ness in La Crosse today.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Elected Officers

The annual meeting of the Water
town Retail Liquor Dealers associa-
ton was held last evening. The fol-
lowing officers were chosen:
President-Fred M. Creuz.
Vice President-A. J Kuehn.
Secretary-John J. Brusenbach.
Treasurer-Simon Molzahn.
Trustee three years-F. G. Maerzke
Several matters of Importance to
the order were brought up and dis
cuSSed by the members.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Subscribe Now

Every farmer in Jefferson and
Dodge counties shoud take the Wis
consin Farmer. Having perfected
arrangsmnts with the Wisconsin Farm
er Publishing Company, the Wiscob
SIN Farmer and the Watertown Week
Nv Lesder will both be sent for the
cum of 81. 30. the subscription price
for the Leader. All farmers should
avail themselves of this offer, for it
will be withdrawn the 1st of next
December.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
First Pub. Feb. 25, 10, 1t. l

STATE OF WISCONSIN I I'M pno1,rp
County Court, Jefferson County, " ~ ~
In the matter of the estate of Mary E. Snere,
late of the city of Watertown III said County,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of
the County Court. to be held in and for said
County, at the Court House in the City of Jeffer-
sonin said County, on the 22nd day of March A.
D.. 1911, at the opening of Court on that day as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard the
following matters will be heard an6 conside red
he peti ion of Helen Holmes, for the appoint
ment of j. W. Holmes as administrator of the
estate of said deceased.
Dated this 2lst day of February, A. D. 1910
By the Court,
CHARLES B. ROGERS
County Judge.
G. R. Blumenield Attorney
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
DOINGS FRIDAY
Stricken With PARALYSIS

While attending the supper at the
M. E. church parlors last evening
Miss Mary Goeldner of this city was
stricken with paralysis A physician
was summoned and she was removed
to her home in Main street last even
ing. Her condition was reported
slightly improved today and hopes are
entertained for her ultimate recovery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist, ser
vices held ever, Sunday at 1920 a. m
Subj; ct: Substance
Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 500 o'clock. All cordially invited
to these meetings. Reading room, cor.
Fifth and Spring streets, open every
afternoon, except Sundayfrom 2:3O until
80 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
Received a Degree

William F. Notz of this city, who
received his degree of doctor of
philosophy at the University Of Wis
consin last June, has been appointed
honorary fellow in Hebrew and
Hellenistic Greek
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
A. NE CHURCHES
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH

Public worship at 10 a. m. Theme
'Thp Meaning IF o Revival"
Sunda, schoo, at II a. m. Lesson:
two Mighty Works in the Life of
Jesus" Matt S:23 "a
Epworth league at $50 p. m. Topic:
"How to Be Strong" Leader, Nellie At
kins.
Evening service at 1880 p. m. Theme
of sermOn-"The Results of a Revival"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
MORAVIAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:15 a. m. Preaching
Service, 1879 a. H.; Y P. S. c. E. $50 p.
N. Evening service, $50 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman Sterz, pastor. Services
10 a. M: Sunday school 9 a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
GERMAN NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at 9 a. M, preaching at
1915 a. N. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p. m. each week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

EVANGELICAN LUTHERAN
Rev. Otto Petit, pastor. Sermon at 10
a. M, Sunday school, 9 a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

affection (SALEM) CHURCH
Sunday school at p. N, and preach
.1g a. Up. m All are welcome.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

Sunday services: Holy Communion, 7
a. m. Sunday school, $50 a. M. Morning
service, 1920 a. m. Evening prayer,
500 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon al
II a. m; evening service at 1870 p. NJ.
All cordially invited.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

ST. Marks LUTHERAN
Rev. K!ingman. pastor. Sunday
school at a. M, sermon at 10 a. m,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at s a. M, high mass at 1890
a. M; vespers at 3 p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
ST. Johns LUTHERAN

Rev. H. f. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. m. and 7:30 p. M; Sunday school,
2 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
ST. HENRY'S CHURCH

Low mass at a M; high mass at II
a. M; vespers at 3 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
REFORMED CHURCH

Morning services 10 a. M; Sunday
school II a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11

Oestreich, John Keppler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Oestreich.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-03-11
PIPERSVILLE Nj. E, CHURCH

Public Worship at | p. M. Theme of
sermon: "rhe Meaning of Revival"
Sunday school at 2 Pm. Lesson, 1.-TWO
Mighty Works in the Life of Jesus"
F. Lounsbury, Supt.
cordial invitation is extended to all
Pipervilians and friends in surrounding
region to attend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-10-04
fro BE Continued
INNS OF CHINA.

A Knock That Wrecked a Door ana
Raised a Rumpus.
Some of the inns Of modern China
are badly built. The correspondent Oh
the London Times in travelling across
the country recently had this expert
ence: "At only one village had any
difficulty. We were marching late IN
the darl. and l had sent my groom
IN ahead to find me an inn, as he had
often done before. He entered the
village, and. finding the large inn door
closed. he called out to the people to
open 1t. But his Peking speech Is not
easily understood In Kansu, and no one
answered him. Then he knocked, and
to his dismay the crazy door fell down.
Immediately there was a row. Ihe
ipnkeeper and his vociferous spouse
shouted out their wrongs.
Every one came into the street TO
hear: the whole village was roused'
When | arrived 1t seemed like dem
oustration In my honor. AS Is the
custom, u dozen people together toiu
me what had happened. soon salts
fed every one by first examining the
damage and then paying compensa
ton In full. l paid 100 cash (rathel
more than twopence,, and my gener
osity was approved.
"The structure thus damaged re
minded one Of the Jerry built houses
familiar to students In Edinburgh
where 1t Is on record that lodge
once complained to his landloraS
the ceiling In his room hSGo,
down. But how do yoY 10
thatY asked the landlords lebod.
In the next fat sneezed,' replied tn
lodger." --