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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
JOHNSON RETRACTS
CRIME CONFESSION
TELLS MADISON SHERIFF THAT
HE CID NOT KILL LITTLE
ANNIE LEMBERGER.
FEAR CAUSE OF ADMISSION
While on Way to Prison. johnson
Declared His innocence and SAID
He Only Wanted to Escape Mob
Others Doubt His Guilt.

Madison never killed the girl
any more than you did
Such was the declaration of John
A. Johnson to Sheriff Brown, made
while on his way to Waupun to serve
life sentence for the confessed muir
der OF little Annie Lemberger.
ION the trip Johnson acted as
though in mortal fear until the party
had passed Columbus" said the sher-
if. Then he talked nationally and
without evidence of mental disturb
apce'
The prisoner told the sheriff that
he knew nothing of the murder or
disappearance of the girl until the
next morning when he went upon the
street
Sheriff Brown said that he had as
surances from Johnson that as soon
as he could he would write letter
to Attorney Emerson Ely.
johnson acted perfectly rational,
said the sheriff. He told the sheriff
that he saw mob attack a man at
Darlington some twenty or twenty
five years ago and that it was some
thing terrible. He gave this as the
reason for being afraid that mob
would attack him.
There is It widespread belief here
that Johnson may not have been the
murderer of little Annie Lemberger,
that his confession was the result of
his fear of an imaginary mob and
that he was railroaded to prison for
life without adequate inquiry as to
the truth of his confession. So far
as the printed reports show there has
not been discovered any evidence to
corroborate this confession, while
there are some facts that tend to dis
credit it,
The fact that police officers have
again visited the scene of the tragedy
gives color to belief that even they
are inclined to doubt the confession
and that the case is not yet closed.
1t is regarded as very strange that
a window could be broken, the little
girl dragged out, and that no one
heard any cutlery
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
MAKES THREAT OF SUICIDE
Carl w. Heyl Former Madison Bank
Teller, Disappears After Writing
Letter to Friend.

Madison.-Carl w. Heyl, aged So,
formerly paying teller Of the Bank
of Wisconsin, wrote letter to A O..
Paunack, a friend, declaring that he
was discouraged and intended to end
it all by jumping into Lake Men
dota The matter was reported to
the police, who, after an investiga-
ton, decided that Heyl had not car
ried out his intention to drown him
self, but, instead had quietly left the
city for some unknown place. Heyl
resigned his position with the Bank
of Wisconsin some time ago and &C
copied a similar place with a bank
at Marshfield, but he later gave that
up and took job as travelling rep
resentative of a fountain pen manu-
fac.urer
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
FOUR KILLED WHEN
TRAIN HITS SURREY
500 LINE PASSENGER TAKES A
TERRIBLE TOLL AT CROSS
ING NEAR ROCkFIELD.
FAMILY ALMOST WIPED OUT
Wife and Two Children of Postmaster
Frank Klein of Rockheld Meet In
slant Death-Servant Girl Also a
Victim-Father and Son Hurt.

MilWaukee.-A surrey containing
the family OF Frank Klein, postmas-
ter at Rockfield, Washington county,
was struck by 500 passenger train
near that place and four of it's occu-
pants instantly killed The dead are:
Mrs. Frank Klein, aged 81 Jerry
Klein, aged Z Grace Klein, aged II
months; woman servant, Estella, last
name unknown. Frank Klein and
ms son, Robert, aged 2, were slight
ly injured and are in a hospital here.
The family was returning from
days visit with relatives at Richfield
and were driving slowly when the
accident occurred The only posi-
BILE explanation of the disaster was
that the few trees along the roadside
obscured the view of the railroad
track so that Klein, who was driving,
was unaware of the approach of the
train.
The train hit the rig squarely, as
was shown by the finding of the
children's bodies on the pilot of the
engine
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
DAIRY RECORDS ARE UcEFUL
They Serve as Tab on Mixers and
Make Excellent Barometer of
Cows Condition.
(By ]. BAILEY BRUcE.)

Accurate records Of each cows milk
yield enables us to weed out the herd
and retain only the money-makers.
They serve as a tab on the mixers.
If the COWS are not MIXED clean the
fact is discovered. Poor milking by
hired help is discouraged and the dry
ing Off from imperfect milking re-
duced to a minimum.
The cows daily record is an excel
lent barometer of her physical condi-
ton. arrangements are more quickly
discovered and checked and better
methods of feeding are encouraged.
Both owners and help are stimu-
lated to increase the product and 1t
educates them in the matter of dairy
economy
They induce better business in the
management of the business. A place
where business methods have been too
long ignored.
They serve as an excellent guide In
selecting heifers that are to be raised
to replace the cows we annually dis
card from the herd.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
SET 1912 DAIRY SHOW DATE
Directors Act in Order to Be Able
to Inform Exhibitors During Ex-
position Held in October.

Milwaukee.-The directors of the
International Dairy show which will
be held in Milwaukee October 10 to
IS. have taken time by the fore
lock and decided the dates for the
1912 exhibit. Next year it will be
held from October 10 to 20.
The success of this years show is
assured and the directors thought
many of the exhibitors would be glad
to make their dates a year ahead
if they knew when the show would
be held here.
When the dairy show opens this
year." declares President Courteen,
the public will be given a glimpse
of the most wonderful collection of
dairy cattle ever shown in America.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
PEEL MURDER TRIAL OPENS
Case of Alleged Wife Prisoner at
SheboYgan Expected to Be
Battle of Experts.

Sheboygan.-Julius Pfeil, charged
with the murder of his wife on April
3, last, near Elkhart Lake, entered
plea of not guilty, when arraigned
in circuit court. This case promises
to be one of the most sensational
murder trials ever known in this sec
ton of Wisconsin 1t will be battle
of experts The defendant is repre-
sented by three attorneys and Dis
trict Attorney Collins has had Judge
Simon Gillen appointed to assist him.
Mrs. Pfeil was reported dead by
her husband. A physician who was
called issued a certificate giving the
cause of death as heart disease. Lat
er the stomach was examined and car
bolic acid was found, sufficient to
have caused death.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
To Avoid Conflict of Statutes.

MadiSon.-The Wisconsin Indus
conference at Chicago on Oct. Is
with various state commissions inter-
ested in workmen's compensation
laws for the purpose of comforting
with the congressional committee on
employers liability and workmen's
compensation in order to reach an un-
derstanding that will prevent the pro-
posed federal laws and the state laws
from conflicting.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

Churn early in the morning while it
is cool.
Warm milk is best for the calf, no
matter how old it Is.
Milk clean, but do not "tug" TIC
keep up the milk flow.
Never forget the importance OF cool
ing milk In a clean place.
Dairying is one Of the profitable
lines in which farmer can engage.
Churning is soon out OF the way
when the cream is in proper condi-
ton.
Notice the cream once or twice the
first ten minutes after starting the
churn.
To do good work the cream separa-
tor must be level and on a good solo
foundation.
Stop the churn as soon az the butter
graduates IL you want to work out
all the buttermilk.
Veal calves in hot weather will
grow better if kept during the day in
a dark, cool stable.
Some dairymen make 1t practices
at the time Of parturition.
A bull tied in the stall will get lazy
and useless, besides making extra
work in his care and feed.
II you have not good cellar, nor
ice, nor cold water, making good but
ter in hot weather is out of the ques-
ton.
There Is no line of general agricul-
ture in which well-directed effort will
pay so large profit as in dairy farm
ing.
The cream separator. the siio and
the manure spreader should find 8
place in the equipment Of every dairy
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
The Silo for Qairxnnen

This Is the time OF year when the
dairyman or dairy farmer who owns a
silo likes to talk about silage. Good
silage comes as near being June pas
ture In January as any feed with
which the dairyman is familiar. It's
succulent or juicy nature especially
fits 1t for stimulating the milk flow
and keeping the cow in vigorous
health. Probably the most important
rule in the profitable dairy is to keep
the cows milk flowing as freely as pos
s1ble after the flow has once been
started by parturition or calf-birth. To
do this demands right feeding and
good care. Silage is also necessary to
right feeding. Silage Is cheap feed
to cut up and valuable to use. 1t is
grown on the farm. This fact Is of
Importance in this day of high-priced
mill feeds.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

to feel better when had taken only
one bottle of Compound, but kept on
as was afraid to stop too soon."-Mrs.
SADIE MULLEN, 1928 N. B. ST., Ell
wood, Ind.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out sickly,
half-hearssd existence, missing three
fourths Of the joy of living, when they
can find health In Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compounds
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, ibroid tumors, irregulari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration.
If you have the slightest dOubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound viii help you,
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential,
and the advice free.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Qualified PLAYER.

Marion,s mother was Ill, and the
aunt who took her place at the head
Of tie household piled the children
with unaccustomed and sometimes dis
liked articles of diet. One day, after
being compelled to eat onions, Marion
refused to say grace.
Then you must sit at the table I'M
til you are ready to say it," was the
aunt's stern judgment An hour or
SO later, when the brilliant sunshine
and impatient calls OF her comrades
together comprised an irresistible APP
peal, Marion capitulated-thus:
'Oh, Lord, make me thankful for
having had to eat horrid old onions,
If you can do it. But l know you
can't
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
DOUBLE MOSINEE TRAGEDY
Frank Steingorf, Aged go, Kills Wife
and Self in Fit of lnsanity-Do-
nestle Trouble the Cause.

Wausau.-Frank Steingorf, aged
60 years, of Mosinee, thirteen miles
from this city, shot and killed his
wife. He then turned the revolver
upon himself, inficting a wound from
which death soon resulted.
Steingorf, it is said, had not lived
regularly of late with his wife. Prior
to two years ago, when they lived to-
gether, they are said to have quar-
relied frequently.
several years ago Steingorf was
confined for some time in an asylum
for the insane in Oshkosh, but was de-
clared cured and released on parole
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Damage Suit Against State.

Madison. month Wisconsin
department refused license to Com
ment refused license to the Com
mercial Fire of Washington, D. c..
on the ground that it was a "stock-
selling scheme Officers of the COM
pany took umbrage at this charge
and It's Wisconsin attorney, L. A.
Pradt, has been instructed to bring
mandamus proceedings to compel the
department to issue license and also
file a $4,000 damage suit against
Commissioner Ekern for alleged de-
famatory statements given out, it is
charged, by his sanction.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
A Convenient Barn Truck.

enough to do. Hence the Importance
of his considering the truck or car
presented In the cut, for which we are
indebted to an exchange. Made of good
lumber. the only iron about 1t Is the
handle at each end by which to draw
or push 1t, and the straps which are
screwed against the ends, engage the
ends of the axle outside the wheels
and are screwed fiat againsth the bot
tom of the truck
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
FAST TRAIN IN BAD WRECK
Four Injured, One Probably Fatally
in Disaster Near Monroe-Rails
Believed to Have Spread.
Co1Eqn1YT or cZIoro,NJv

Monroe.-In the worst wreck in
years On the Mineral Point division
of the st. Paul railroad east of here
thirteen cars and the engine went
down thirty foot embankment. The
train was going sixty miles an hour.
The injured: Edward H. Lull of
Vest Allis, likely to die; E. A. John
son, Granger, Mo-; George Busby,
Granger, Mo-; Harry Cutler, brake
man, Madison.
The wreck was probably caused by
spreading rails.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Raise $4,000 to Entertain Taft.

Fond du Lac.-A fund of $4,000
to defray the expenses of providing
proper entertainment for President
Taft during his visit here on Oct. 26.
is being raised among the business
men of the city. The parade, which
will escort the president from the
depot, will be the largest and most
elaborate in the history of the mu-
nicipality.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Clean Milk.

A maker of certified milk, and head
II a company which owns 500 cows.
kept for this purpose at sanitary
milk producing plant, asserts that
any barn II he takes proper care. This
statement should prove interesting to
those who lay so much stress on
changes in the barn equipment, rather
than upon the one all important item
of care.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

bic Compound. I
was sick three
months and could
mot walk. / suf-
fered all the time.
The doctors said I
could not get well
without an opera
ton, for I could
hardly stand the
pains in my sides,
especially my right
one, and down my
right leg. / began
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Cleanliness IL Essential.

OF course good milk means not
only cleanliness in stable care and
milking, but 1t means clean utensils
s well, and no utensil is clean from
a meteorological standard until 1t has
,eci. actually boiled OF we'll steamed
vita live steam
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Cedarburg Buttermaker Wins.

Madison.-H. H. Whiting of Cedar
burg led the butter score at the Wis
conSin state fair, his mark being 9S
r. P. Christensen of Midtown was
second with score of 81 5s, accord
ing to the announcement made by H.
c. Larson, one of the judges The
other judges were Prof. c. E. Lee
of the Wisconsin dairy works and J.
c. Joslin of the United States depart
ment of agriculture.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Shade for Cows.

The Importance OF plenty of shade
for the dairy herd cannot be over
estimated. During dry, hot weather
the cows may be advantageousIy
stables, where the flies are not so both
ersome. An abundance of pure, cold
water should always be accessible,
while plenty of green. succulent food
should compose the major part of the
ration
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Bow AccjdentalIy Shot.

Sparta Forest, the Ia year old
son of Ellis Matteson of Leon, was
probably fatally wounded by rifle
shot. He was loading the weapon
with the muzzle against his breast
when it was discharged.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Breaks Nose and Dies.

La Crosse. = While engaged in
painting the roof of a barn, BENJAMIN
Olson, aged 60 years, slipped and fell
to the ground, the nasal bones being
driven into his brain. causing instant
death.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Argue "Baby Cab" Case

Madison.-The justice of the rule
of the Southern Wisconsin railroad
company in prohibiting baby cabs
on Madison street cars, unless folded
and encased, has been argued before
the rate commission.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
profit in Dairy Co,ue

The man who keeps cows with pro-
duction of 1892 pounds of butter fat
year can pay SO per acre rent and
make as much profit as the man who
keeps COWS averaging 1854 pounds Of
butter fat and pays IS per acre rent.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Commend Prize Fight Ban.

Sparta.-The Western Wisconsin
NJ. E. conference held here sent a
telegram 10 Lieut.-Gov Morris, con-
graduating him upon his firm stand
in refusing to permit the Wolgast-
Mcfarland boxing contest in Milwau-
kee
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
On e Wealthy: Dies Poor.

Fond du Lac.-Although said to
nave been wealthy at one time, AL
fred Gallant. aged 20 years, a pio-
neer hotel man, was found dead in
his room here with but % cents in
his possession.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Fatally Hurt by Train.

Marlnette.-William Johnson, aged
40 years, known as Buffalo Bill, was
struck by Milwaukee road train at
Pembine and probably fatally in
iured.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Drag Mud Hole for Body.

Marinette. - Undersheriff Dober-
stein, assisted by fifty searchers, is
dragging swamp hole near where
John Albright's rifle was found. in
the belief that his body lies in the
mire.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Missing Child Safe.

d Baraboo.-After an all day search,
Walter McEnany. the 5-year-old son
of Owen McEnany, of Webster's Prai-
RE, the lad thought to have been kid
mapped, was found in corn field fast
asleep.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Brown County Value Increases

Green Bay.-The total valuation
of all property in Brown county
placed by the assessors this year is
s32,4l9,744, an iacreae of $780,
922 since last year
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Congreeat SET Meet

Fond du Lac.-The seventy-third
annual meeting of the Wisconsin
Congregational association will be
held here on October z to 9. The
theme of the meeting will be "The
Church and the Age
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Supreme Court Adiourns

Madison.-The supreme court has
adjourned to Oct. 8, at which time
decisions are expected in the work
mems compensation, income tax and
water power suits
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Robbers Get Dentists, Gold

Stanley. = Robbers entered the
dental offices of Drs. G. B. Jensen
and S. F. Weber and did a little ex.
tracing on their OWL account. The
dentists were relieved of their entire
supply of gold, $50 worth In all.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Fined for Obstructing Road.

La Crosse-Walter Jones, farm.
er, was fined 500 and costs TOR un.
reasonably obstructing the highway
He kept the auto of c. O. Culver OF
Cashton behind his team for three
miles.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Postoffices Made Appointive

Washington, D. C.-Among the
fourth class postoffices in wisconsin
which will become presidential Of
fees on October 1, are East Troy, Ii
gerton and Mosinee
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
tn ,nsnect Naval M;I;+i.

Madison.-Inspectio OF the state
naval militia will be made by Col
John G. SALESMAN of the adjutant gen.
erals staff Sept. "a and % at Ash
land.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
CONVENIENT TRUCK IN BARN
Easy Of Construction and VIII Lessen
DaIryman's labors to a Consid-
erabie Extent.

No dairyman can afford to ignore
that which will tighten his labor in
any way whatever. Be his stable ever
so conveniently constructed, he has
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
An UnsTeepir:q Youth.

What business do you think your
son win adopt"
Cant say replied Farmer Corn
tossei, "but judging by the hours
Josh keeps, should say he was nat
urally cut out to be a miIkman"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Dies from Train injuries.

Madison.-Frank G. Bassett of
Woodman died here from injuries he
received when run over by train at
WauZeka
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

Mud Hen Is Duck-in Wisconsin
Madison Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Gilman has ruled that under the
state law limiting the number OF
ducks one hunter may bag In one
dav. mud hens must be counted
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
EranksviI,e Postoff1ce Robbed.

FranksviIe Postoffice Robbed.
Racine.-The postoffice at Franks
vile, eleven miles west of this city,
was robbed and about $500 worth of
stamps and a small amount in cash
secured
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

My friend is dear. but my enemy is
also useful; the friend shows me what
/ can do, the enemy shows me what l
ought to do-Schiller.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
a Valuable Cow.

At the cattle sale OF H. w. Woods
of Baskerville, Ia, a black Galloway
cow called Gentle Annie brought ST.
500
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
JERSEY cows GOOD RECORD
Pedro's EsteIla, Bred by Missouri Ag
ricuIturaI College, Produces
Much Butter.
(By c. H. ECKLES.1

This Jersey COW, Pedro's Estella
1925, as bred by the Missouri
Agricultural college. Her record for
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
Anti-Kiekfng Device.

the Homestead. We put strap
through each end of strong stick and
buckled this around the cows leg just
before milking
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
WOMAN
ESCAPES
OPERATION
WasCured byLydiaE. Pink
ham Vegetable Compound

Elwood, Ind.-"Your remedies have
cured me and / have only taken six
bottles of Lydia 10. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

Insurance Agent-Pd like to write
policy On your life.
Mr.. Brighton Early-Better not.
was born under lucky star. If you'd
insure me today it's ten to one I'd die
tomorrow.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22

Pastures "CoWed Down."
Most of the pastures ON our dairy
farms are "cowed down"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-09-22
HANDY ANTI-KlcKlNG DEVICE
Cows Legs Strapped to Strong Stick
VIII Keep Animal Quiet While
Being MIXED.

By the use OF the device shown In
the cut We succeeded In breaking one
OF our cows of the habit of kicking
while being MIXED. says writer In