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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
WISCONSIN GROCERS
IN ANNUAL MEETING
THREE DAY SESSION BEGAN
HERE MONDAY MORNING.
Mayor CRUDE Delivers Address of
Welcome at Opening Session
Fred Bittner Calls Gathering to
Order-SmOker Monday Evening
and Picnic Tuesday at TlvOli,

The eleventh annual convention of
the Wisconsin Retail GrOcers and
General Merchants association was
called to order in the Masonic temple
Monday morning at 10 o'clockIby Presi-
dent Fred Bittner of the local branch
State President J. H. Hellweg of Hay
ward then took charge of the conven-
ton. Mayor H. G. CRUDE delivered
an address of welcome and the re-
sponse was appropriately made by A.
D. Hermes, president of the Racine
Grocers' association, on behalf of the
delegates. R. ]. Rasmussen of Osh-
kOsh, vice president of the state as
sociation, responded on behalf of the
state association officers. The enroll
ment of delegates showed a large at
tendance at the meeting which will
be supplemented by others arriving
on afternoon trains. President He'll
veg then appointed the following con-
vention committees: Credentials, res
olutions, rules and order of business,
constitution and bylaws, ways and
means, legislation, auditing
After the installation of the ques-
tion box the convention adjourned
until 2 p. m. when the following or
der Of business was carried out:
State presidents annual report.
State secretary's annual report. State
treasurer's annual report. Reports
by local associations. Reports by in
tions exists. Address by A H. En-
gelhard of La Crosse; subject, Cred
it Giving From a Retailers View
point" Adjournment to 9 a. m. Tues
day.
This evening a smoker will be
given in the Masonic temple and to-
morrow a picnic on Tivoli island will
be one of the social features.
The following local committees are
in charge:
Convention Committees.
Reception George Hoffman,, A. w.
Schuenke, Fred Bittner, l., A Muel-
Ter, w. J. Setback.
Entertainment-Th Guse, Her
man Friedrich, August Kuehn, H. No
wack, M. and H. Iffland, Mic O'Con-
nell, J. G.. Finck
Social-Th. Liedtke, L. A. Knick, F.
G. Hartwig, J. F. Mundt. W. Krebs.
Information Bureau-F. Bittner.
Ladies' Entertainment-O Jaed-
ecke, I. Brendel, George Cooley, j. E.
HeiSmann.
Committee Named.
The chair appointed the following
committees:
Credentials-A. H. Buduhn, Hori-
con; E. Schuster, Milwaukee; l.. A.
Mueller, Watertown.
ResOlutions-S. M Fish, Appleton;
E. Berthume, Superior; H. Taggart,
La Crosse
Rules and Order of Business-H.
D. Hill, Fond du Lac; G. l.. Bayer-
lein, Milwaukee; J. G. Zentner, Osh-
kosh.
Constitution-J. J. Oswald, Milwau-
kee; David Winter, Racine; Fred A.
Bittner, Watertown.
Ways and Means-Albert Dahms,
Neenah; ]. S. James, Milwaukee;
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

His many WatertOWn friends will be
pleased to know that Joseph +. Davies
of Madison, formerly of this city, has
been chosen member Of the Democratic
National Committee, to succeed the late
Timothy J. Ryan of Waukesha. The
choice was made on Wednesday at
meeting of the Democratic State Cen
tral Committee held at the PlankintOn
hotel in Milwaukee. Mr.. Davies imme-
diately resigned the chairmanship of the
Democratic State Central Committee. In
the selection of Mr.. Davies to the ma
tiOnal committeeship, which was almost
unanimous, the State Central Commit
tee could not have made better choice.
ID fact the state committeeman are to
be congratulated in their wisdom, for
there is no honor beneath the high ideals
of "JOe" Davies and the Leader hopes
and predicts the present advancement
of Mr.. Davies is but another step toward
even far higher political honor in recOg-
milton of "merit in the man." In max
ing such choice, the democracy would
add to its laurels at the polls, for it is
the character an inspiration of such men
that carries weight in swaying the op-
inions Of intelligent men, who feel an
utter confidence in the leadership of
such mentor Joe Davies has been tried
and has never been found wanting. If
the democrats continue in the recOgni-
tion of such merit, it will bear fruit fast
in reassembling in unison what was
mighty near disrupted party, SC far as
Wisconsin is concerned. 1t is just such
young blood that the country needs in
the political arena and if the democrats
continue to honor such men asJOseph e.
Davies and cease following political gods,
their unity and success is assured. The
Leader congratulates Mr.. Davies hear
tily. 1t congratulates the Democratic
State Central Committee even more hear
tily, for in h9noring Mr.. Davies, they
have honored themselves and their party.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Real Estate Transfers

John Spiegelhoff. the real estate man,
reports the following changes in realty:
Peter Schmidt of the town of Farm
ingtOn, has SOLD his 20-acre farm to
Fred Behrndt of the town of Oak
Grove, consideration $500.
Albert Voight of the town of Oak
Grove, has sold his 80-acre farm to Peter
Schmidt OF Pennington, considera-
tion $4,000.
Thomas Brooks has disposed of his
residence property at III N. Sixth street
to Frank Bedtker Of the town Of Lowell.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Pageant of all Nations.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the pageant Of all nations
which will be one of the night features
OF the state fair. 1t is intended that
this spectacle shall be illustrated by
fifteen magnifcently illuminated floats,
each float to be drawn by four or six
horses and from 100 to $50 representa-
tives of the fifteen nations will take
who built the Hudson Fulton celebra-
tiOn and New Orleans Mardi Gras floats
and decorations, the Chicago sane
Fourth of July pageant and the Phila-
delphia Bi-Centennial, are planning
the night spectacle.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

business made necessary by the con-
vention. NJ Slattery Of Milwaukee
was elected secretary.
The delegates and visitors enjoyed
the picnic on Tivoli island immense
ly Tuesday afternoon and evening. A
dance wound up the island festivities
which was a pleasing feature of the
entertainment and for which Sloans
orchestra furnished the inspiration.
Wednesday p. m. the delegates were
taken for a ride about the city i'm
autos. Various places of interest
were shown and visit to some of
the manufacturing plants concluded
the stay of the grocerymen in Water
town.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Tortured For Is Years

by cure-defying stomach trouble that
baffled doctors, and resisted all remedies
he tried, John W. Modders, of Modders-
vile, Mich, seemed doomed. He had to
sell his farm and give up work. His
neighbOrs said, she can't live much
longer" Whatever l ate distressed
me-" he wrote, till tried Electric Bit
ters, which worked such wonders for me
that | can now eat things l could not
take for years. It's surely grand reme-
dy for stomach trouble" Just as good
for the liver and kidneys. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SOC at the Gamm Drug
Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
WOODWORKING PLANT
DESTROYED BY FIRE
F. 6. JAEGER SUSTAINS QUITE
A LOSS ON TUESDAY.
Structure Entirely Consumed Dur
ing the Noon HOur-Firemen Do
Good Work and Save Adjoining
PrOperty-Dry Wood Caused a
Hot and Quick Blaze.

The woodworking plant of f. G.
Jaeger near the corner of Seventh
street and Western avenue was de-
stroyed by fire during the noon hour
and but for the heroic work of the
fire department and the fact that the
water pressure was good, a more
serious conflagration might have re-
suited as adjoining property close to
the factory was in danger for some
TIME A summer kitchen adjoining
Mr.. JaegerS residence was DESTROYED
but the house was saved, the only
damage to the building being from
water. The household goods were re-
moved by neighbors.
The fire was discovered by neigh
bors but the department could not be
reached by telephone promptly
and an alarm was turned in
from box II, Clyman and Fifth
streets at 1910. When the apparat-
us arrived the main building was a
seething mass of flames while dense
volumes of smoke poured from the
apertures, sitting firemen and spec
tators alike at times. Many citizens
helped the firemen in handling the
several lines of hose. The residence
occupied by Mrs. Mary Jones, GOA
Western avenue, was scorched and
numerous shade trees injured by the
flames which leaped in all directions
from the burning structure second
alarm turned in by Chief Glaser
brought direct pressure and it was
then only matter of time when the
flames would be subdued, as every
volunteer in the department worked
heroically. Hundreds Of spectators
watched the work of the firemen and
it was almost three hours after the
first alarm before the blaze was COM
pletely extinguished.
The plant was insured and the loss
will be several thousand dollars but
no definite estimate can be made
until it is learned how badly the ma
ehinery was damaged.
The fire was a stubborn one owing
to the nature of the material housed
for manufacturing purposes. A barn
adjoining was also destroyed but the
owners horse was saved by neigh
bors. Mr.. Jaeger does not know how
the fire originated and was at dinner
when told of the fire raging within a
few feet of his home.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Could Hear the Bells.

They are telling good joke ON Char
ley Wenck. After passing the critical
period in his recent illness and cOnva-
lescing, number of his friends called
to congratulate him on his recovery. Be-
ing in sentimental mood. he said to
them:
"Boys, 1 got so near to the border line
between time and eternity could hear
the bells pealing, announcing my COM
ing"
His daughter Emma, who was in the
room, looked up and innocently inquired
"Were they fire alarm bells, papas'
Charley has been in doubt ever since
whether she was just joking or in
earnest.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
A Reply to I. H.
Editor Of the Leader:

Editor Of the Leader:
writer in last weeks Leader seems
to have gotten very much excited be-
cause the city council granted a saloon
license for the building at the corner of
Main and Washington streets. Why
shouldn't saloon be opened in that
part of town? Didn't the city attorney
say twas all right; and it must be legal
if he said so, because his knowledge of
the law is so great. Besides, wont the
city get 5000 for the license, and hence
it oughtn't to be too particular, or make
any inquiries regarding the wishes of
the people in this matter. Why don't
the children of st. Bernard school play
in their own yard? The city council
ought to pass an ordinance to that eff
feet. / believe the city attorney would
declare such an ordinance legal.
I. II. is simply dreaming when he
states that drink is sold to minors in
this town. Such statement is a SLAM
der. He is drawing on his Imagination,
too, when he says that boys and girls in
their teens hang around saloons even at
late hours of night. Ii boys and girls,
young men and young women go into
saloons, it is simply for glass of lem
onade or bottle of pop or dish of ice
cream. The back parl0rs of the saloons
are so nice and quiet! The saloon keep
ers of WatertOwn would sooner cut off
their right hands than sell a drop of
liquor TO any one under twenty-one
wears of age. If the saloons are open
lust little bit on Sunday, it certainly
is for the benefit of the people; the sa-
loon keepers would prefer to have them
closed, so as to have day of rest. II
the saloons are open all night, it is for
the benefit of the people and especially
travellers, who may need refreshments.
There is no reason to kick against
things as they are. The liquor interests
aren't running the city; and the brewers
and saloon keepers are not even on
sneaking terms with the aldermen. Any
one who would find fault with the pres
ent condition of things in Watertown is
a meddler and narrow minded blgot.
The city council is composed OF an able
body of intelligent men, men OF good
Judgment, who have the moral welfare
of the city at heart. They are not afraid
of giving expression to their opinions
They want to do what is right and they
are doing it. They are believers in per-
sonal liberty; they don't believe in a
"dry'' town. They feel that as long as a
saloon keeper pays his license. it is no.
body's business how he runs his saloon.
People that don't like the saloon, don't
have to go there, and furthermore, can
leave the town if the saloons are too
thick for them.
In word, T. Fl. better leave things as
they are; there is no need of any reform.
Things are moving along so nicely that
there is no need ito call halt" Quit
kicking. Watertown is all right NOR
alIy. even though it has saloon for
every thirtyfye voters.
Yours etc.,
w. K, Fl,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

Into the Shadows.

Mrs Charles A. Moulding died sud-
denly at her home in Mowbridge, S.
D. Thursday. A telegram was re-
ceived today by DR.. F. c. Moulding
announcing the sad occurrence, but
void of details. The body will be
brought to Watertown for burial this
evening and will be taken to the
home of DIR. Moulding from where
the funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Services will
be held in st. Pauls Episcopal church
and the burial will be in Oak Hill
cemetery. She was about SO years
old and resided in Oconomowoc be-
fore her marriage. She was pre-
ceded in death a short while ago by
her only child, a daughter, who was
brought here for burial Her death
is severe blow to her husband who
is thus bereft of wife and daughter
within brief period.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
ALOSS to the City.

j. ". Boyle and family moved Monday
to farm near Waupaca which he re-
Gently purchased, where they will reside
and he become free, light-hearted
agrlculturist. Mr.. Boyle is royal good
man and citizen, and he and his family
Will be missed by host of friends in
WatertoWn, who wish him abundant
success In his new home and labor. The
church in which he is a communicate
will miss him, the societies with which
he is identified will miss him, and the
city can lily spare such an upright,
conscientious man.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

In the base ball game on Sunday at
Washington park, WatertoWn lost to the
English Woolen Mills by score of 10 to
4. The downfall of the locals was due
to comedy of errors, thus throwing
themselves down to third place with the
chances for winningithe pennant further
off. Smith, the new pitcher, inIhis try
out, famed out nine men in the first
six innings, when he was relieved by
George Richards. The following tells in
detail the story of the game:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.

"My wife wanted me to take our boy
to the doctor to cure anluglyEboll, writes
D. Frankel, of Stroud, Okla. 81 said put
Bucklen's Arnica Salve on it, She did
so, and it cured the boil in short time, .
Quickest healer Of Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Corns, Bruises, Sprains, SweIlings, Best
Pile cure on earth. Try it, Only 25c at
the Gamm Drug Go.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Should be Stopped.

The checking up of horses until their
noses point heavenward in protest, is
cruelty to animals that should be de-
nOunced by every lover Of horse and
every person who sympathizes with a
dumb animal. 1t is simply heartless
outrage and those guilty of it should be
arrerted and heavily fined. 1t does not
add to the beauty of the horse, for it is
unnatural, and the poor animal suffers
Oftimes untold agony.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Dissolve Partnership

The real estate firm Of Connor &
Spiegelhoff has been dissolved. The
business will be continued by Mr.. John
Spiegelhoff with office at the same place
on North Third street. Mr.. Connor, who
retires, has not decided definitely on
plans for the future.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Hotel Business Sold

L H. Ikler has disposed Of his in
terest in the Wisconsin House to
Ferdinand Kuehn of Lake Mills and
Ikler's future intentions are not
known but he will take a rest for
awhile. The new proprietor is said
to have experience in the hotel and
saloon busines,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
POOR PLAYING LOST
WATERFOWL A GAME
ENGLISH WOOLEN MILLS CAR
RIED OFF THE HONORS.

Contest Ended in Score of 10 to
4-Smith Did Good Work in Box
But Support Was POOr-The |. L.
Henry Team Split Even Double
Bill on Saturday Last.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

Two base hits-Ruedig, Abel, W.
Richards, Reik, 2; Wantz, Hubert,
Leewe. Three base hit-Bahr. Home
run-Abel. Base on balls-Off Smith
1, off G. Richards 2; off Zwaska 4. Hit
by pitched ball-Hawkins. Passed
ball-Bahr, Ritzlaff. Sacrifice hits
w. Richards, Hubert. Struck out
By Smith 9, by G. Richards 4, by
Zwaska 5. Double plays--Koch to
Hubert to Zwaska; Hubert to Ritz
Ian. Innings pitched-By Smith 5,
by G. Richards g. Umpire-Laabs
Time-2:15.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

The Ira L.. Henry Co. team split
even in their double bill at Washing
ton Park Saturday afternoon, win
ming the first game from the Wolfram
Shoe Co. to and losing to the
Brandt-Dent team by a score of to
1. The first game was the best ex-
hibition of the national game seen in
the Commercial league this season
and was hard fought contest from
start to finish. Powers and Weihert
indulged in a pretty pitchers battle
with honors about even The Shoe
men were handicapped in that it was
their first game but after Manager
Kohn has given his men a fair trial
he will make them all go some in or
der to take their scalp.
The second game between the
Brass Men and the Box Makers did
not prove as interesting as was ex-
pected, the hard game with the Shoe
men rather showing up the Henry
Co. team and to this is probobaly due
the Bee Dees easy victory. Art Pow
ers, who done such splendid work in
the first game, was sent back against
Prices men and got away with a
good start for four innings when his
team mates went to pieces, the Bee
Dees scoring four runs on a hit and
four errors, the final score resulting
5 to l in favor of the Bee Dees. Red
Waack pitched a good game and
should have had a victory Next Sat
urday the Watertown Elks and the
Henry Co. will play off a rubber.
The BittnerS defeated Johnson
Greek at the latter place yesterday
for the second time this season in a
close and exciting game by the score
of 4 to 3. Heitz for the Bittners
pitched a great game, holding the
Greek team to three hits and forcing
nine to fan the air. Grell pitched
fair ball for the Creek but his sup
port was poor at times.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
STANDING OF TEAMS.
SUNDAYS RESULTS.

SUNDAY 5 RES ULIS.
Koscisukos 8, McGreals 5.
Weinbrenners 3, Oconomowoc
(ten innings).
Woolen Mills 10, Watertown 4.
Burghardt Speers Bonields 4.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

Henry Schaefer of Milwaukee at
tended the Grocers' convention here
yesterday. Mr.. Schaefer formerly
conducted grocery store in West
Main street.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

Mrs. Ferdinand Behl of Milwaukee
passed away at st. Mary's hospital
this city, Sunday afternoon after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Behl wah born
in Pipersville July "a, 1867, and form
erly resided in this city, removing to
Milwaukee about four years ago. She
is survived by her husband and five
children, Misses Meta, Elsie and
Irma Behl, and Herbert and Max
Behl. Two sisters, Mrs. Fred Smith
of Pipersville and Mrs. Joseph I'M
mekus of Milwaukee, also survive
The funeral will take place Wednes-
day afternoon from home of Mrs.
Peter Behl, 700 North Fourth street,
to st. Marks Lutheran church. The
burial will be in the Lutheran ceme-
terry.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
JOSEPH {. DAVIES is
NATL COMMITTEEMAN
CHOICE ON WEDNESDAY WAS
ALMOST UNANIMOUS.

Elected by Vote of 20 to 2 at a
Meeting of the Democratic State
Central COmmitte-SuCCeedSt the
Late Timothy j. Rydn-NO Bet
ter Choice Could Be Made.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25
Mr.. William Hintzmann died Monday

Mr.. William Hintzmann died Monday
noon at the family residence in route
6. He was born in Pommerania, Ger
many November Is, 1861. He came
to this country with his parents in
1867. In 1890 he was married to
Miss Mary Krueger and removed to
the farm on which he has since re-
sided. He is survived by his widow
and four children, Otto Walter, Lii
liam and Esther; also his mother,
Mrs. August Hintzmann. The funeral
will be held Thursday afternoon at l
o'clock from the home to st. Johns
church in this city. The burial will
be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-25

Mr.. William F. Fischer, an old and
respected resident of the town of
IxOnia, answered the final summons
at the family residence at that place
Tuesday after brief illness. Mr..
Fischer was born in Germany June
Z, 1845, and is survived by his widow
and three children, Herman Fischer,
town of Watertown; Mrs. J. Huebner,
Ixonia; Mrs. William Will, Concord.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home
to ST. PauPs Lutheran church in k
onia. The burial will be in the Luth-
eran cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-05
SUNDAY MAGAZINE fOR MAkoh D i'ii

door ;nlaid with ivory and mother OF pearl ana
royreend law back to consider the situation III was
;tcrost;ng nightly so; but manifesy dangerous. ne
was aware that Maharanas and such iolk nave wore!
wide reputation for being peculiarly jealous o tlen
zenana precincts He rather doubted II Spraied dhc
would be accepted as sufficient excuse Tor MS preSece III
that qlded cage Neither did quite see how tne Lazy
Indrapua she of the ravshng eyes could wen oher p
49, be sole reason for his concealment. Clearly personal
would have prompted him toenst thcold woman
assistance in hopping out OF the place. but ne was rc
ten,nted for another look, just one more gidh rcI
those ewes CThat additional glance has Dee lte utdolg
If several men in other parts OF the world th ChHJ
Thus when the old woman returned WIN :pPcii'1nIs
fishes spiced and seasoned to satisfy an o[ieiIdl tP
'e naate he rejected her advice to take fght "iie
b hour Of safety remained. Instead he Piled her with
onestons regarding the Lady lndrapura In tnlS way
he learned that the Maharana having Deei uli'dPP"y
married in childhood had decided he would not I0rGe
husband on his daughter without her consent vi late
he had favored certain noble, the Ihakur OF holda
hut Tndrapura had inspected him from behhd Sciee
IN the hall of public audience, and tor reasons OcS'
known to herself objected - t.u o, tba
That was her position when Townsend iell upon tIe
zenana threshold and it stirred in him urther deSle
for another meeting with his captivating hoSteSS' ,oC
nv, chance he was in for adventure the spice OF II P
nealed to his American spirit Therefore, ne decided 10
make the best of his sprained ankle by continuing al Ill
active treatment. :.i. ~ ,ho 70
But Indrapura did not reappear neither did Sne It.