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The Winslow mail., 1911-08-05
MARKET, STOCK
AND RANGE

Kansas City Stock Yards, July
81, 1911. Killers were in the
cattle alleys early every day last
week, and had orders to buy
the run. The result was an ad-
vancing market all week, with
a net gain of 10 to 25 cents on
all killing grades. Quarantine
cattle get the best attention,
and the full gain, though medi-
um and low priced cattle IN the
native division were also the OBJ
ject of hard riding by the pack
ers, who even invaded the stock
er and feeder division and took
everything that had a semblance
of flesh, down to 900 pounds
weight.
The supply was ten thousand
head larger than the previous
week, half of which was quar-
antine cattle, but it was seven
teen thousand head less than
the same week last year. Pack
ers cannot keep secret the fact
that they need material badly,
and miss the generous receipts
of grass cattle usually coming
to market at this season. I'm
less cattle are fat, owners are
being advised to give them a
chance to become so, in districts
recently parched, as commission
men do not believe there will be
any excessive supply of cattle
on the. market any time this
fall A good deal of common
stuff is included in the run of
10000 cattle and 1000 calves
here today. The best end of
this liberal supply is selling
steady and active, some Kansas
and Colorado fed steers setting
new high mark for the year
on heavy steers, at $7.O5. Me
dium and common grass steers
are being set back a little today,
with the promise of further cor.
rection if they keep on coming
plentifully, as killers aver, and
with reason, that that kind has
been the most expensive beef
they have had to handle. Two
hundred cars OF quarantine cat
tie arrived here today, the big
gest run of that class since three
weeks ago today, market on
steers week to 10 lower, COWS
and calves steady. Wintered
native steers sell at $55O to
$500, through stee S $3.50 to
So. .25, some old Mexicos today
at S4.60, quarantine steers
$4.15 to 1915, grass cows
1926 to Sd rs, top veals 800.
Stockers and feeders lost 10 to
25 cents last week, steady to
weak today, stockers at 1926
to $3.50, feeders $500 to $40.
The law of supply and de-
mand is working inexorably in
the hog market, prices mount
ing as the receipts decline. Run
here last week was $4,000 head :,
a big decrease from the
previous week, and less than the
same week last year, a long time
since this last thing happened.
Average prices for the week were
80 cents higher than the aver
age the previous week, and pres
ent prices are so to rs cents
higher than any of the talent
expected at this juncture. Deal
ers say that pigs are being sac
rihced, a fact that lends strength
to futures i'll the provisions
market, particularly lard. Run
here is 5000 today, market 5
to 10 higher, top $40, bulk
$500 to $40.
Sheep and lambs both lost
ground last week, closing around
a quarter lower. Native lambs
quit at Sc. S5 for the best, weth
ers worth up to $4.25, ewes
$500. These prices were dupli-
The Winslow mail., 1911-08-05

Read the Mail.
The Winslow mail., 1911-08-05

If you must smoke all day, smoke
the eROTHENBERG, mild 1Oc cigar
can't oct on vOur nerves
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Small Gain in population.

According to report received, which
is undoubtedly authentic, the population
Of Watert0wn, according to the federal
census taken last summer is S,029, an IN
crease of 1872 since 1905, when the state
census was taken. While the increase
in population was not as large as was
anticipated and hoped for, there IS some
satisfaction in knowing that there was
an increase instead Of decrease as was
the case in the county, the decrease be-
ing about 500. What WatertoWn needs
to add to its population is more manu-
featuring industries, which always add
to the valume of business locally and
makes prosperous times for all kinds OF
business. 1t is time that our merchants
were getting busy in reaching out for
more industries and supporting the men
who work for the city.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Wants a Pardon

Believing that he was convicted on
a verdict Illegally rendered and that
he already has served more than
double the punishment provided for
his crime, men of influence in differ
ent parts of Wisconsin have interest
ed themselves to obtain a parole for
Edward Eckart, life termer at Wau-
pun since 1873.
Petitions and personal letters are
being sent to Gov. Davidson urging
that he pardon or parole the prison
er on the ground of legal mistake
and sufficient punishment.
1hirty-two years Imprisonment is
pronounced punishment not in con-
formity with the laws of America for
the reformation of evil doers, and it
is believed the governor will exercise
clemency in this singular case before
III end Of his term.
GCkarc was convicteei i'll Jo1f~I AJon
county on circumstan,ial evidence on
the charge of murder. He was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
VOLUME LII
Anent a. Municipal Court

The editor of the Waterloo Democrat,
whom we esteem very highly, Is for
ninst' a muniripal court for WatertOWn,
but gives no valid reason for such OppO-
sition. Even should a imunicipal court
be established in this city, the p 0ple Oh
Waterloo and vicinity could have their
cases tried in the court at Jefferson II
they felt 50 disposed, or before one OF
their local Justices Of the peace, II the
amount involved came within the Jurls-
diction Of justice court. The expense
to liligants, their witnesses and attor-
neys, would be far less should there be =
municipal court in v atertOWn III which
could be tried cases, both civil and Grim
inal, coming within its jurisdiction.
Under the present court arrangement IN
both jefferson and Dodge counties,
WatertoWn litigants are put to unneces-
sary expense, and lose much time going
and coming from the county seats. With
local court, both time and money
would be saved and business expedited.
and it seems to the writer, that as a
matter Of justice MatertOwn, a city OF
1000 people, should have court with
Jurisdiction in both counties.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06

Northwestern college opened We'd
nesday morning. Most Of the stud
ents, even those who had left before
time on account Of the scarlet fever
scare, had returned and also a good
ly number of new students. The be-
ginning of a new term was also the
occasion of a new professors inaug-
uration into his new office. Presi-
dent Ernst welcomed Prof. NJ.
Sprengling in the name of the faculty
and the student body, wishing him
joy and success in his new office. The
president laid especial stress on the
fact that the new professor is son
Of Northwestern, well acquainted
with Northwestern history and Gus
toms and thoroughly imbued with the
strong Northwestern spirit. Many
Watertown citizens will remember
Prof Sprengling from the lecture on
Palestine which he delivered here
last year.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
League is Growing.


The National League for Medical Free
dom, less than a year old, has l55,0OO
members. and is growing rapidly every
day. It has branch offices in fifteen
states two in California with member
ship of Is, 500, and new branches are be-
ing organized in other states. The Wis
conein h adquarters Is at suite ol6 Ma
ip tic building, Milwarkee, where IN
formation regarding The Leagne may be
had free If charge. The League wants
freedom in the choice # practitioner,
and is formed TO oppose any legislation
its members believe t. be intended to
aaridge their lights. 1t is opposed TO
no school of medicine, members OF all
schools Of the hea ing art, medical and
otherwise, being its membership.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Black Bart PdTdOned

Gov. Warner of Michigan on Friday
pardoned three '.lifers," among them
being Reimund HOlzhay.
Holzhay was feared bandit in
northern Wisconsin and the upper
peninsula of Michigan and once stop
ped a Wisconsin Central train and
robbed the conductor of watch and
$100. On August 25, 1889, he stopped
a stage near Lake Gogebic, Mich,
and demanded of a party of bankers
to surrender their valuables. One
man drew a revolver and Holzhay
shot him dead.
Another resisted and was wounded.
After several days search Holzhay
was captured 120 miles from the
scene of the robbery. Holzhay was
sullen and intractable when brought
to prison, but an operation which re-
moved a bit of bone pressing against
his brain has caused him to become
normal and he. has been in charge of
the prison library,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
A Cup OF Sugar.

4 large china cup with handle was
showed across the counter and a child s
voice said, Ma wants a cupful Of
sugar"
The grocer filed the cup, weighed
the sugar, poured ii back into the cup
and said. Two cents"
To customer who expressed sur
prise at bis willingness to sell grocer
les In such small quantities he said:
Have to in this neighborhood. Most
Of these people live from meal to meal.
which means that they buy things by
measure instead of weight. Reckoned
by the cupful, the spoonful or the pail
full. they know just how much Of any
thing they need In order to satisfy
both customers and the inspector of
weights and measures we measure
first to suit the trade. then weigh after
ward. New York Sun.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Coming Poultry Show.

The WatertOwn Poultry and Pet Stock
association have made elaborate prepa-
ratiOns for ita third annual show which
will be held in the Fitzgerald building
on Second street, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
January 25-30 inclusive. The officers Of
the association are sDaring no effort to
make it far better than any show here
tofOre held by the association, which Is
saying 4 good deal, for its exhibits IN
the past, have been of very high and
interesting character. 1t is estimated
that upward Of a thousand birds will be
on exhibition during the show, repre-
senting every breed Of chickens, to say
nothing about pets, s0ngsters, rabbits,
etc. The premiums offered by the assO-
citation are numerous and there are
large number Of special premiums, rang
ing from 81 to S5. Everybody in the
city should endeavOr to visit the show at
least once while in progress, as an evil
dence Of their appreciation of the efforts
of the association in giving WatertOwn
a good show and at the same time see
The pOnltry which will certainly be
worth visit.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Officers and Teachers.

At meeting of the Sunday School
Board of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, the following were elected as
officers Of the Sunday school:
superintendent NJ. L. Eversz.
Assistant Superintendent-M Gull
key.
Secretary-H. A. FornorOck.
Treasurer-Myrtle Buchanan.
Pianist-Hazel Blae4ius.
Teachers-PrOf. +. Cross, Mrs. Burdick.
Mrs. w. S. Williams, Mrs. M. J. Scott,
Marion Atkins, Mrs. +. Cross, Miss Bu-
chanan, Mrs. F. E. Burke and Margue-
rite EyersZ.
Officers Of the Sunday SchOOl Mission
cry Society:
President-Mr E. Pea,sall.
Secretary-Lillian Cook.
TTeasurer-Lester Williams.
Officers Of the Sunday School Temper
aDce Society:
sident-Mr. f. Cross.
Secretary-Miss Ida Goetsch.
Treasurer-E Elmer Johnson
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Able Judge Passes Away.

Judge Frank M Lawrence passed away
at his home in Mayville Saturday night
following all operation for cancer of the
stomach. The deceased was born in 1855
and had been a practIcing attorney in
Dodge county for the past twenty-five
years and was very popular, as was evil
denced last spring, when he was elected
county judge by a large majority in a
democratic county. He was good man
who will be missed by host of friends
He leaves a widow and two children to
mourn his departure.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Every Want Supplied.

The Simpson family, who lost their
home by fire week ago last night, We're
we'll provided for by the Elks and othei
charitably disposed persons. They were
furnished with clothing, underclothing
shoes. food, fuel, furniture, ETC., and the
new year found them very comfortable
and happy. Too much cannot be said III
praise of the Elks for their prOmptness
and liberality, and the others who ex-
hiblted their generosity when mos!
needed. They will certainly have their
rewar d, and be remembered In the great
book Of good deeds.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
sf.E WAS AGGRESSIVE.
Lucky For the Little Man He Was Not
Her Husband.

Lucky For the Little Man He Was Not
Her Husband.
The lady in the OffSide corner OF the
tramcar possessed truculent air and
a discolored eye.
Funny thing any one can't take
penny ride without everybody glarin'
at EN-" she remarked fixing small
gentleman wearing gray whiskers and
a somewhat rusty top hat with her
normal optic.
The small gentleman suddenly be-
came interested in a soap advertise
ment.
"If any one can't ave black eye
without Tom, Dick and Harry askin'
questions things are comm to pretty
pass" continued the lady.
Silence, allied with soap advertise
ment study. though eminently discreet.
was ineffective.
"You I'm a-talkin' to-" The lady
prodded the small gentleman's knee
with her umbrella Bin settin' there
this last ten minutes. you ave, won
derin' if my 'usban' gives it to me. II
it'll ease yer mind. e did. Is there
anything else?'
Madam" the small gentleman COM
menced. had | been your husband"-
"I should "a got off at tn cemetery
with a wreath instead o. goin' ter the
'orsepita with a visitors ticket" snap
ped the lady, land the wreath wouldn't
"a been expensive either" - London
y1aaC
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
wedding Bells

At 900 o'clock Wednesday morning, at
the NJ. E. parsonage, was soiemnlZed the
marriage of Mr.. Basil G. Fuchs and Miss
Hilda A.. Foljahr, both Of Jefferson. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. M.
L. Eversz, pastor of the NJ. (. church, the
bridal couple being attended by Mrs
George A. Fuchs, mother of the groom,
and James W. Moore, editor of the Water
town Gazette. The newly married c0u-
pie left for Jeffers, n, which city they
will make their future home. Their
Watertovn friends wish them a happy
and prosperous journey through life.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Out and In.

The county officers elected at the No
vember election, took possession of the
offices to which they were elected, Mon
lay in both Jefferson and Dodge conn-
lies and are now discharging the duties
# their respective offices and b siness
moving along as if there had been no
interruption. They are all good men
and will make efficient officials, especi-
ally our friends John Clifford, clerk Of
the court for Dodge county, and William
Rohr, clerk of the court for Jefferson
county.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Dissolve Partnership.

The cOpdrtnership heretofore existing
between t. Liedike aud William J.
Setback in the dry goe,ts and grocery
business on North Water street has been
dissolved. Mr.. Setback will continue the
business at the old stand and Mr.. Liedike
will engage in the grocery business in
the store room on Main street formerly
occupied by the Sterling restaurant.
Both are excellent young men of good
business abilities and will no doubt sue
ceed, for they are honest, Industrious and
attend to business.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
A to De lerS Organize

The contemplated organization OF
the automobile dealers of the state
will be made a reality in Milwaukee
during the week of the auto show in
the Auditorium M. G. Moore, pres1-
dent of the Wisconsin State Automo-
bile association, has called meeting
of all dealers, agents and distributors
Of automobiles to be held in Milwau-
kee, January 18. At this meeting the
dealers will undoubtedly form a per-
manent organization for mutual ben
eft and for the direct purpose OF
eliminating many of the present un-
d sirable practices. Every agent,
dealer and distributor in Wisconsin
rs invited to attend the show.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Special Term January 18.
City Hall, WatertOWn.
Names His equities

Sheriff Max Wegemann of Jeffer
son county, who took his office on
Monday, has announced the follow
ing appointments:
Under Sheriff-Paul Hibbard, JEFF
ferson.
Deputy Sheriffs-John Smith, JEFF
kEss1n, CaMies a. Vaughan, Water
Henry Hornbee, Lake Mills; Henry
Hix, Rome; Will Touton, Fort Atkin-
son.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
County Court Calendar

Below is printed the probate mat
ters to be taken up at the regular
and special terms of the. county court
for this county at special and regu-
lar terms in Jefferson and Water
town. A regular term was held at
Jefferson today:
Special Term January 10.
In the matter of the estates Of Su-
sanna Maria Prell, Amelia Schmidt.
Mary Banker, Adolph c. Hebel and
Frederick Westphal, deceased. Hear
ing on claims.
In the matter of the estate of Mary
Williams, deceased. Hearing proofs
Of will.
In the matter of the estate of Lydia
Billet, deceased. Adjourned hear
ing on construction of will.
Special Term January II.
In the matter Of the estates Of
Charles F. Krebs and Maggie Megow-
an, deceased. Hearing on claims.
In the matter of the estate of John
l.. Buckley, deceased. Hearing on
final account and fixing inheritance
tax.
In the matter of the estates of Eliz-
abeth Terry and Alfred Rowe, de-
ceased. Hearing on final account
and assignment Of residue.
In the matter of the estate Of Ed
ward c. Jones, deceased. Hearing
on final account and fixing of inheri-
tance tax.
Special Term January 1a.
City Hall, Watertown.
In the matter of the estates of
Mary Rogers, Edward Johnson, An
ton Daniel, Edward Crump and Con-
stant Werlich, deceased. Hearing
on claims.
In the matter Of the estate of Mary
Williams, deceased. Hearing on pc
tition for administration.
In the matter of the estate of Carl
Wiedenhoaft, deceased. Hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due. ,sf "a 4ssgE
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Elect Officers

At the annual meeting of the
Equitable Fraternal Union, the fol-
lowing officers were chosen:
resident-Edward Specht.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Schmutz-
Ter.
Treasurer-Fred w. Lehman.
Advisor-Anna Hildemann.
Secretary-Robert Radtke.
Warden-Winfield Williams.
Inside Guard-Edward Rimestad.
Trustee three years-H. T. Eberle.
The installation will take place on
January 10 and M. l.. Campbell, SUI
preme secretary, will be present. A
banquet will follow the installation,
and all members are requested to be
present and bring along their friends
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
NUMBER 90
The Markets.
RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS

RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS
Eggs-Strictly fresh, 80 cents
Butter-Dairy, % to 80 cents; creamres
"a 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, Is cents per peck; 60 per
bushel.
Cabbage cents pound
OniOns-3 cents pound
LemOns-DOzen 80 cents to 40 cents
Oranges-Dozen 20 cents to so cents
FARM PRODUCE
The following quotations are reported
by K. Graeszel 800 West Main street:
Beans-$2 90
Eggs-30
Live Chickens 7 to Scents
Spring chickens Sc to &c per pound
Ducks-15 to lie pound
Geese-14c to 16c pound
BUTTER
Chicago, Jan 6,I911.-Steady. Cream
ery-Extra, % cents; Print 80 cents
nrsIS, u to 28 cents; seconds, "a to 25
cents; dairy, % cents
.- CHEESE
Chicago, Dec. 23.--Steady Daisies
10 to l54 cents; twins, IA to 1419 cents;
young Americas, l41a to Is cents
BARLEY
The following quotations for barley is
reported by IL. Wertheimer, Barley Head
quarters. Main Street
Barley-S2
GRAINS AND FLOUR
Red winter wheat-S8c
White winter wheat-88c
Spring No. 1-88c
Spring No. 2-S6c
Spring No. 3-84
COrn-53 cents
Rye-74 cents
Oats 81 cents
Patent FlOur-$1.50 sack; 5000 bbl.
Straight Flour-S4.70 per bbl; $1.35
per sack
Middlings-Per cwt., $1.OC
Bran Sl.20
Rye Feed-$l.15
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Church annual Meetin0

The annual meeting of the First
Congregational church will be held
in the Sunday school room of the
church on Monday evening, January
8, at o'clock. The financial state
ment Of the church shows that the
society is prosperous-in fact much
better than ever before.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
Remembered Employees.

The Copeland & Ryder Shoe compan,
of Jefferson, made New Years present
to their employ es in the shape of pei
cent bonus, based upon the earnings OF
in lividual employees. The stockholders
were surprised by the announcement OF
a 25 per cent stock dividend and a
regular annual dividend of Z per cent.
The company has done we'll and can al
ford to be liberal with its employees.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-01-06
PLUMP Birdie,

She (after the service,-You dreadful
fellow. Why did you smile during the
offertory: He - couldn't help it.
There was Miss Addie Pose singing
Had | the wings of dove" The
mental picture of a POO FOUNDER trying
10 fy with IL pair of four inch wings
was too much for me.