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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
A Good Man and Citizen

The following is an excerpt from an
article which recently appeared in the
Milwaukee Journal concerning citizen
of Watertown:
"TrHth, Temperance, Integrity, Always
Triumphant"
Young man, would you succeed in
life? Then heed this advice from that
successful man, P. T. Barnum.
William F. Sommerfeld, right-0f-way
agent for the Milwaukee road, with
headquarters in Milwaukee, has a gold
medal presented to him by P. L. Bar
mum, with these words upon it.
There is also inscribed upon the
medal: presented to my assistant
manager, W. F. SOmmerfield, as meas
ure Of my high estimation of his problty,
energy, industry, perseverance and good
habits. P. T. Barnum, 1871"
Mr. Sommerfeld, who is an old resi-
dent of WatertOWn, where he was taken
from Prussia by his parents in 1848, was
with Mr.. Barnum for many years. He
first became associated with him through
a letter, in which he advised him that
his wife's mother was Barnum.
There are not many men living who
knew the old circus promoter better than
did Mr.. Sommerfeld in that period, and
he still speaks of him with the highest
appreciation of his great resourcefulness
and enterprise. For many years Mr..
SOmmerield was coworkar with Ben
Lusby, the lightning Ticket Seller" of
circus fame.
Mr. SOmmerfield was born May 13,
1887, in Prussia, but he is still active and
energetic, living denial of the supposed
fourth of this month he and his wife
celebrated their ffty-first wedding ami
versary.
Another mementO of P. T. Barnum
that he prizes highly is an autograph
letter written at Bridgeport, Conn.,, in
1879, in which he says:
w. n OOmmeruelu was III my employ
steadily for nearly five years. He accept
ed the most confidential positions, and
handled for me hundreds of thousands Of
dollars. also employed him in 1863 to
visit England, taking large sums Of
money. [ would brust him with untold
gold. He is smart as whip, thorough
ly sagaciOus business man, faithful as
the sun"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
The Old School BUILDING

The old-fashioned building at the
corner of North Fifth and Jones
streets, shown in the accompanying il
lustration, was the first high school
building in the city. 1t was built by
the late Justice DQcasse who for years
was a police justice in Watertown in
the early days, and will be remember
ed by many older residents. The
building will shortly be torn down to
make room for more palatious resi-
dence, which mission it has fulfilled
many years.
The first principal was Prof. Theo-
dore Bernhard and William Rohr was
assistant. Other teachers named dur
ing that period were Mrs. William
Norris and Miss Cooley. Among the
PUPILS of the Civil war period or late
in the SOS were Hon. w. F. Voss, G.
H. jacob, Edward Rack, Louis Mer-
kel, Henry Bertram, Charles Fuer-
mann, Max Gaebler, John Mallaney,
Mrs. A. J. Earling nee PEBBLES, Os-
car Cole, Henry PEBBLES.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Should Be Elected

The republican nominee for the as
sembly in the First Assembly district In
Dodge county, is w. +. GruetZmacher OF
this city, who stands high in the estima-
tiOn of all that know him. He was born
in Watertown, his parents being among
the first German settlers and has lived
here since his birth. He was educated
in our city schools and since reaching
his majority has been engaged in busl-
ness in which he has been successful
being man of energy and possessed OF
good Judgment He has been active in
furthering every good work in the city
and man of irreproachable habits and
life, while not fanatic, giving to each
man the rights he claims for himself.
He has occupied several positions Of
honor and trust, and discharged the
duties of each position with fidelity, in
cluding the pOstmastership of this city,
holding the office eight years. He is
well equipped mentally to make a good
representative in the legislature and
should he be elected, as he should be, he
will work for the best interests of his
constituents and the state at large re-
gardless of party, Influenced in his legis-
lative acts by high sense Of fairness
and Justice to all. He is man with
high ideals as to duty and governed by
such ideals, not only in politics but in
business as well, and the electors of his
district should they elect him, will
never have cause to regret their political
action; and he will accomplish more for
them than could his political opponent
because of the existing conditions and
his large acquaintance in the state with
the political leaders.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Extra Fee Prohibited

AS the result of a decision handed
down by railroad rate commission this
week, every hotel keeper in the state
who has charged more than the regu-
lar rate of five cents per call for tele-
phone calls from rooms in his hotel
may face legal proceedings. Although
ruling that the charging of an addi-
tional fee for telephoning from hotel
rooms is illegal, the commission
denied the petition for reduction
because the petitioners which was the
National Travellers Association, has
not the legal right to bring proceed
ings, inasmuch as it is merely a
voluntary welfare organization. This
condition. has been remedied, how
ever, since the petition was filed by
the incorporation of the association
and another similar petition will be
made at once according to the asso-
citation officials.
Whether prosecutions will begin or
not will be decided at a meeting of
the national board of the Travellers
in Milwaukee today. Ac-
cOrding to statements made by F. l..
Gross OF Milwaukee, president of the
association, it is quite probable that
proceedings will be instigated. The
is fine of not less than
$50 nor more than $1,000 for each Of
Tense and each payment by hotel to
the telephone constitutes an offense.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14

Following are the probate matters
to be heard at special terms of the
county court in Jefferson and Water
town:
Special Term October il.
In the matter OF the estate w. H.
Raynor deceased. Hearing on claims.
In the matter of the estate of Kath-
crime Vogel, deceased. Hearing proofs
of will
In the matter Of the estate of Har-
vey B. Smith, deceased. Hearing on
petition for administration.
Special Term October 18.
In the matter of the estates Of John
w. Wentworth, Jennie M. Bullock and
Thomas Markey, deceased. Hearing
on claims
In the matter of the estates of Will
liam Dobbratz and William Zahn, de-
ceased. Hearing on final account and
assignment of residue.
In the matter of the estate of Will
liam Molds7nhauer, deceased. Hear
ing proofs of will
In the matter of the estate of
Frank Wallace, deceased. Hearing
on final account and assignment Of re-
idue.
In the matter of the estate of
Ernest Hensey, deceased. Hearing
on petition to amend final judgment.
Special Term, October 19.
City Hall, Watertown.
In the matter Of the estate of Hat
tie Piper, deceased. Hearing on Pc
tition for descent of lands.
In the matter of the estate of Maria
Klug, deceased. Hearing on final ac-
count and assignment of residue
In the matter # the estate of Will
liam F. Moldenhauer, deceased. Hear
ing on petition for administration.
In the matter of the estate of Nancy
Ingalls,, deceased. Hearing on final
account and determination of inheri-
tance tax.
In the matter of the guardianship
of David Owen, minor. Hearing on
petition for sale of real estate.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Sophia Harrison died Thurs
day, October 9Th, at her home in
Jones street at the age OF "a years.
She was born February Is, 1926, at
Zarhin, Germany, and was married
in 1847 to Christian Schallert with
whom she came to America in 1858.
Mr.. Schallert died in 1863. Her three
children died in their youth IN Ger
many. In 1871 she was married to
Timothy Harrison, who died in 1891.
Mrs Harrison was good nautred
woman of quiet disposition and had
many friends who lovingly assisted
and helped her in the days OF her old
age. and during her illness, especially
the Ladies society of st. Luke's
church, Of which she was member.
Smoke "I atesf Out" Sc CHAR.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Burned BY Alcohol Flame

Miss Athelia Hanson of Milwaukee
was the victim of a peculiar accident
Sunday evening With her parents
she was on her way to visit friends in
the country west of Watertown, and
stopped on the way to partake of a
lunch, using an alcohol lamp to pre-
pare tea. While the girl was near
the lamp it exploded, badly scorching
her face. She was taken in their
auto to the New Commercial hotel in
this city where Dr. Shinnick attended
her. Later she was removed to Ocon-
omowoc where the family has sum-
mer home. No serious consequences
are feared.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
NUMBER 8
The Markets.
RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS

RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS
Eggs-Strictly fresh, 25 cents
Butter-Dairy, 26 to 27cents: creamery
33 cents
The following quotations on butter,
eggs, vegetables and fruit are up to-datp
and furnished the Leader by the best
local authorities.
VEGETABLES
Potatoes, 20 cents per peck; rs per
bushel.
Cabbage cents pound
Onions-3 cents pound
FRUITS
LemOns-Dozen % cents to 40 cents
Oranges-D0Zen 20 cents to so cents
FARM PRODUCE
The following quotations are reported
by I'll. l.. Kerr. 800 West Main street.
POtatOes-75
Beans-$20O
Eggs-23
Live Chickens to 10 cents
Spring chickens II to 1871 per pound
BUTTER
Chicago, Oct. 14.-Steady. Cream
ery-Extra, Is cents; Print 80 cents.
hrsts, "a to 25 cents; seconds. % to "a
Genus, dairy, 2S cents
CHEESE
Chicago, Oct. 14-Steady Daisies
10 to IL cents; twins, Is to 1511s cents;
young Americas, Is to 16 cents
BARLEY
The following quotations for barley is
reported by H. Werthei ner, Barley Head
quarters, Main Street
Barley-70
GRAINS AND FLOUR
Red winter Wheat-9Oc
White winter wheat-9Oc
Spring No. Soc
Spring No. g 88c
Spring No. 3-86
COrn-52 cents
Rye-70 cents
Oats-32 cents
Patent FlOur-$1.55 sack; $500 bbl.
straight Flour-s560 per bbl; $1.4O
per sack
Middlings-Per cwt., $1.4O
Bran-Sl.15
Rye Feed-$1.1G
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Marriage Licenses

Louis R. Pitzner, Aztalan, Olive
Raithel, Johnson Creek.
w. L. Hanne, Christiana, Ida Con
way, Lake Mills.
Eli Scherer, Sullivan, Mabel Down
ing, Watertown
Andrew Gaenz, Ada Tuttle, Water
town.
William Schoenherr,-s Pennington,
Agnes Else, Johnson Creek
John. b. Boiler, Nashotah, Ada R.
Beck, Concord.
Wilt. Hevey, Alma I. Gerhardt,
Koshkonong. =.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Advertised Letters

Following is list Of letters re
naming uncalled for in the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
October Il:
Bauer, G. L.
Dinsdale, Miss Grace
English, Alice
Fessenden, H.
Halback, HI. n.
Haney, Mrs. Ella
Johnson, LIE Roy
Krista, John
Mock, Edna
Norbert, Mr..
Randall, Miss Jessie E.
Rothman, Mrs. Max
Strand, Henry
Schuh, Mrs. H.
Union Produce Co.
Weinstein, Jack
ZieSmann, r. H.
H. T. Eberle, P. NJ.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Into the Shadows

Miss Clara Sprenger passed away
at the family residence, S14 Division
street, Saturday evening after a lin
gering illness, aged 21 years. The
funeral will take place Tuesday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the
home to ST. Johns Lutheran church
The interment will be in the Luth-
eran cemetery
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Republican County Committee
Meets

A meeting of the republican county
committee was held at Jefferson Tuesday
and the work for the fall campaign out
lined. George J. Kispert who has been
the chairman of the committee for
several years was reelected for the en-
suing two years. There was quite a
number of the republican nominees for
county offices present at the meeting.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Prefers Life in Prison

bidding goodbye to freedom fOrev-
er, Mrs. Theresa Steinhauser has of
her own volition returned to the Wis
consln penitentiary at Waupun with
request that the prison be allowed
TO De, her home for the remainder of
her years and that she be allowed to
die within it's walls a convict.
One Of the few instances where
freedom has been given a prisoner
and there has been a request that it
be taken away again has thus just
occurred in Wisconsin.
On January "a last Mrs. Theresa
Stemhauser, who was serving a life
term in the penitentiary for the mur-
der OF her husband in Jefferson coun-
ty, was paroled. A few weeks ago
she petitioned the board of control
That she be allowed to return to the
prison where she had served over
twenty years. So insistent was her
woman is great grief to her rela-
t1ves, who were giving her good
home and trying their best to give
happiness to her declining years, the
board finally reluctantly granted Mrs
Steinhauser's request and her exist
ence is only known by number again
and prison garb will be her dress for
the remainder of her days.
When asked on her return to the
prison why she had desired to come
back, Mrs. Steinhauser said that while
her daughter with whom she went to
resides did everything in her power to
make her happy, when she went to
the outside world everything was so
different from the prison ways to
which she had become accustomed
that she could not get used to life
outside the prison gates and that she
finally decided she would be more
happy if she returned to the prison.
Against the protests of her daugh-
ter AMI also a son, Mrs. Steinhauser
therefore wrote the warden and asked
that her parole be revoked and she be
allowed to return. The warden turn
ed the letter over to the state board
of control and finally a deputy warden
was sent to talk with the woman and
urge her to remain with her friends.
The woman finally convinced the
deputy, however, she would be more
happy in the penitentiary than any
where else and finally she was allow
ed to return.
1t is said at the penitentiary that
Mrs. Steinhauser's return was really
Welcomed by the prison officials and
they declare she is very Industrious
and a splendid housekeeper and that
her work in the woman's wards far
more than repays the state for the
cost of her maintenance despite the
fact the woman is now close to 70
years of age.
Mrs. Steinhauser was originally
sent to the penitentiary from Jeffer-
son county for the murder of her hus-
band, who was found shot in their
home one morning. At the time
hired man on the Steinhauser farm
was also convicted of having assisted
in the crime, but he was later par
doned from the penitentiary by Gov.
Peck, circumstances having developed
which showed that it was doubtful if
the murder of Mr.. Steinhauser was
ever more than manslaughter at the
outside. The convictions at the time
were for murder in the first degree.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Fair Day

Tuesday being Fair Day, there were
more visitors in the city, than there had
been on any fair day for several months.
There were the usual number of horse
bnyers from Milwaukee and elsewhere to
pick up bargains in horse flesh and few
purchases were made at fair figures. 1t
was fair day. warm and pleasant and
everybody appeared to enjoy themselves
and the ladies who came employed
their time in shopping and looking at
the pretty things in the stores.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
At His Office Again

The many friends and patrons of
DR.. Neal Barber will be pleased to
learn that he has quite fully recover
ed from his recent injury and is able
to resume the practice of dentistry
in his Main street office again, where
he will be pleased to greet old pa
irons and friends
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
5 All Are Invited

free lecture on Christian Science
will be given by Willis F. Gross, C. S.
D., Boston, Mass, member of the Chris
tian Science Board of Lectureship of the
First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Bos-
ton, Mass, Sunday afternoon, October I6,
1910, at 2:30 o'clock, at the Masonic
Temple. The public is cordially invited
to attend the lecture.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
.Bdrth-Casper

Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Va
entine Casper of Sullivan, and Mr.. Will
liam A. Barthof Dwight, ILL.,, were joined
in the holy bonds Of matrimony at St.
Marys church, Sullivan. Tuesday, Octo-
Der II, 1910, the pastor of the church
performing the ceremony. Their friends
wish the young couple all the happiness
imaginable.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Building New Barn

Emil Behl is erecting a new barn in
Jefferson street, between First and
Second streets. The building will be
two stories in height, .32x63, and is
being built of cement blocks. In it
will be housed his bus line vehicles
and horses.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Dairy Statistics

The dairy statistics for Jefferson
county for 1909 are as follows:
No. of cheese factories .......... Z
No. pounds of cheese produced 530,6
No. patrons Of cheese factories. 101
No. cows contributing " 1895
No. creameries. 58
No. pounds butter produced -. o.43O, ,334
No. patrons of creameries 1883
No. cows contributing 1926
Amount received for cheese. S 73,6O8
Amount received for butter. :. 1,535, 800
Amount received for other
creamery products sold ..... 4a1.73
Total. ST. 1,5S4, ,673
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14


Wm.lF. Voss,
George G. Cooley,
Albert A. Frattinger.
The following resolution by the Com
mittee on Buildings and Ground Eek
E" was adopted, all voting in the affirm
ative:
Resolved, That the Committee on
Buildings and Grounds be and the same
is hereby authorized and directed to
change the stone on Webster school
which reads High School" to "Webster
School," the cost not to exceed twenty
five dollars.
The following resolution by Mr.. Cooley
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That vote of thanks be and
the same is hereby extended to the
Watertown Gas & Electric Co., the Globe
Milling Co., r. P. Koenig & Co.,, The
Jahnke Co., Mr.. G. T. Green and the Van
Camp Packing Co. for donations TO the
Domestic Science depart ment Of our
schools.
Mr.. Fl. C. Block was appointed Truant
officer for the ensuing year ending June
Both, 1911, at salary of $1,000 per
school month, all voting in the afirma-
tive.
Resolved, That the evening school be
opened the first Monday in November
and to continue for four months under
the same rules and regulations and pay
of teachers as has governed the evening
schools heretofore.
Adjournment. G.. 4. Field, Clerk.
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER's
CA 8 TO RsI
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14
Special Term County Court

Following are the probate matters
to be heard at special terms of the
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-10-14

$1,584,673
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-11
TRAVELLING El. rAsosNs

May find the FL Paso Herald on sale
at any Of the following places:
NEW YORK-JmperiaI Hotel News
stand: Arthur Hotaling. No. I Park
Row; Broadway and $50 street: Broad
way and 42d street 1909 Broadway.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-The Raleigh
and the Ebbitt; Columbia News Agency
and Nahl News Agency.
CHICAGO-Audito-.u Greas North
ern News stands, Queen City News
stands and Empire News stands.
PHILADELPHIA-T Bellevue. Penn
News Co.. $50 Pearce St
PITTSBURG, PA.-The Lincoln a-S
the Schenley Park.
BUFFALO. N Y.-The Iroquois.
ST. LOUIS-Planters Southern and
Jefferson Hotel News stands.
KANSAS CITY, MO-The Yoma
News Co.. Hotel Baltimore News
stand, Coates House News stand
ST. PAUL, MINN.-The Hotel RYAN
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI The West
hotel.
DENVER. COLO.-The Brown Phi
ace, the Albany, S. widom and West
e-n News stands
SEATTLE. WASH .-Internatfonal
News Agency. corner of First avenue
south and Washington street; also
southeast corner Of Second avenue and
Cherry street, ncIr Alaska building.
Acme News Co
OAKLAND, CAL-Amos News Co.
wagons. Hale News Co.
SAN ANTONIO. TEXASNLouis Book
store. At Sam Rosenthal, $50 Houston
street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-11
HERE ARE A FEW GOOD Ell PASO
INVESTMENTS.

An IS room house on y. FL Paso St.
1 block from Carnegie square, 47x120
feet of ground, east frontage. II you
want something that will increase in
price you will be interested IN this
Terms can be arranged If necessary.
Here is another close in proposition
on Prospect avenue, 1 block from Cleve-
land square II room, story red
pressed brick, 5oxI75 feet of ground,
south front The price is right, half
cash, balance terms.
4 room practically new cottage on
River St that we can sell very reason
able, or Will trade for vacant lots suit
ably located
81 acres, 1 \ miles from Ysleta that
we will trade in on a room house on
north side in the neighborhood Of La
mar or Mesa schools, and pay the diff
ference, or viii trade for vacant lots
in same locality
We have just had listed with US some
very cheap cottages in the best part OF
the city and If you are looking for
home or some good rental property we
can supply you.
Call or phone us what you want and
we will be glad to show you
Andersoa-BeRncft Realty Co.,
Rooms 81 and % Bassett 6 Edwards
Building. Phone 491.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-11
Chicago Ls~esto.S. c..

Chicago. ILL.,. March 11-Cat+1a
ceipts 1900; strong. shade bigbsr
Beeves, S5-25 qS40; Texas steers S475
go; western steers. $4,000 $50: stocIx.
ers ana feeders. S3.6O06.25: cows and
Hogs-Receipts II 900: 5a1Oc higher
Light $4,000 1855; mixed, s10.s00
1850: heavy, SIC. 4OG1O.SO: rough. sI0.4O
q tU,o9; goOd 70 choice heavy, S1O55O
to-S0; pigs. $9-406102O; bulk. s1O.sO0
heep-Receipts 5000: strong. Ma
tive, S5-OOdS.1O; western. s5.50GS1O:
yearllngs. $7-65 a S.75: lambs. native.
$500 $3.50; western. sS.O0@S65
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-11

A few minutes delay In treating some
cases OF Group, even the length of time
1t takes to go for doctor often proves
dangerous The safest way is to keep
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
house. and at the first indication of
Group give the child a dose. Pleasant to
take and always cures. Sold by all drug
giStS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-11
LIVESTOCK.


Kansas City, No, March 11-Cattle-
Receipts 1000. including 100 southerns
Strong. Native Steers. 5000 .0O.
southern steers. s5-25 @7.25: southern
cows. S3.50G SIS; native cows and heif-
ers. S325G 700: stockers and feeders
S4-2s q SIS; bulls. $4.4OG SIS: calves
western cows. S3.5OG 500
HOgs-Receipts 5000: steady. hrllx
s1O-10G 1O.45; heavy. s10.4O61O.55. nacL-
ers and butchers, s10.25 a 1850. Igh+
$4,000 1925; pigs. sS.5O6925.
Sheep-Receipts 5000: steady Mn
tons. $3.50 OTIS; lambs. sSO0Gq 5o. Sa,
westerns, wethers and warnings 81 "a
@S-S5; fed western ewes. s6.50T7 n