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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Mrs. j. T. MOdk Passes Away.

Mrs. j. T. Moak passed. away Wednes-
day at her home in Fort Atkinson after
brief illness and will be mourned by a
host OF friends, especially in this city,
where she resided nearly half century
and was loved by all who knew her, be-
cause of her genteness and kindness of
heart. She is survived by husband,
who now sits in the shadow of great
grief, the departure out of mortal life of
loved one. who had jOurneyed with
him IN life far more than is permitted to
mortals and during the years now num-
bered with the past, she was wise
counselor and loving heIpmate; aid a
foster daughter, Mrs. L. B. Casweu of
Fort Atkinson. to whom she was a
mother in spirit and loving attention.
Both have the sympathy of all in their
great bereavement, the passing away of
an affectiOnate wife and devoted mother
The remains of the deceased will reach
here to-day at 2:28 p. m. over the North.
western road and the funeral will be
held at the Congregational church at 300
O'Clock, the Rev. I'll. K. Hawley preaching
the sermon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Privilege Greatly Abused.

The ranking privilege in this
country it is estimated, make an
annual deficit in the postal reven-
ues of s22 900, aoo. The right is
being abused most hagrantly by a
lot Of pinhead members of Con-
gress, who get someone to write
their speeches and then they ask
permission to have them printed IN
the Congressional Record and sub
sequently in pamphlet form, copy
of which is sent to about every vo-
ter in the members district under
a frank. And the Record IS load
ed down with political matter from
time to time, extraneous matter IS
read into the Record which is of
no interest to anyone but the mem
Der offering the same, and copies OF
the Record sent broadcast through
out the country as an electioneerlng
document-andt the taxpayers pay
the expense. When the right was
first granted, It was only antici-
pated that members of Congress
would use it for their official
business and not for political pur-
poses. They were honest In those
days and would scorn to cheat the
government out of a cent: but
times have changed the right of
ranking all kinds of matter should
be abolished or greatly modified in
its scope. 1t might be a good thing
for the incoming Congress to go on
record as putting an end to what
has become an expensive abuse.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
All Depends on the Democrat.

The question is being discussed:
Will the republican party recover
from the crushing defeat it exper-
enced, by reason of divisions and
disloyalty within the party? A re-
United party might be victorious In
1916, but it cannot win if it is to be
used as vehicle to further the am
bition of any man or set of men,
but along samely progressive lines,
the same In the future as it had
been before extremely radical and
socialistic principles had been in
PRODUCED in the party by self-seeking
men who care more for self than
the country or party. The extrem-
lists in the party should be ignored
and only a sanely progressive pro-
gram adopted, to which, all can
give assent. Fractions and cliques
should be eliminated and only
men of high political and patriotic
ideals recognized by the party.
The party may adjust itself to the
conditions which now confronts-it
will depend entirely upon the rank
and file, not the self-constituted
leaders.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Clymdn and Vicinity.

Joseph Sutton returned last week
from the northern part of the state with
the carcass of an 145 pound buck deer.
Emil Kressine has been drawn to
serve as juror in the circuit court to
convene Tuesday December 3.
The Clymanites old and young, big
and little enjoyed themselves Thanks
giving Day and returned thanks. because
they had many things to be thankful
for
Mrs. John Grueike of this township,
who was recently accidentally shot, has
about recovered from her injury.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.. Hartwig, were
Watertown visitors one day last week.
Messrs. L. Young, John Metzger, Syl-
vester Collins and Rev. c. Olson made a
trip to Milwaukee by auto on Thursday.
Mrs. j. McArdle of Oshkosh, visited in
the village on Saturday. Mr.. McArdle
is brother-inla law of T. A. McCollow.
Mrs. John Metzger visited with friends
at Fond du Lac this week.
Mr.. JAS. Darcy of WatertOwn, visited
with his brother, John, on Saturday, re.
turning home on the evening train.
Miss B. Darcy who has been absent
during the past year at Des Moines, Ia,
returned home last week.
A very large crowd from Watertown
and the surrounding country attended
the Keno on Monday evening. Some
were supplied with poultry and others
went home empty handed.
Miss Clara Simon has been laid up with
tOnsilitis this week, being unable to at
tend school; but is improving
Frank Klatt transacted business in
Milwaukee Oh Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Metzger and
Miss Anna Walsh are visiting their
sister Mrs. M. F. Manning at Oconto.
Miss Belle Collins visited at Water
on Monday.
j. L. Collins transacted business in
Juneau on Wednesday.
Miss Loretta Dolan is visiting heI
sisters in Milwaukee,
Master Jack McGiveran and sister
Margaret, of Chicago, spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their aunt, Miss Anna Walsh.
Mrs. Chas. HI. Wells and family spent
Thanksgiving with relatives in Chicago.
They will also visit their parents at
Boone, Ia, before returning to Clyman.
Engineer W. A. Bremen spent Sunday
in Milwaukee.
l.. Young and John Metzger had bust
ness at WatertOWn on Tuesday,
Rev. E. A. Treu visited the cream city
on Tuesday.
VIM. Caughlin is kept busy at the
elevator these days; taking in from 80 to
40 loads of barley day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Commission Form of Government

The editor Of the Duluth Herald
favors a commission former of gov
erment for municipalities, for the
following good and cogent reasons:
First, because it was partisan
government uninspired by high prin-
ciples. This was inevitable be-
cause however high party princi-
pies and purposes In the nation,
they had no bearing whatever on
municipal affairs.
Second, because the powers OF
government were scattered among
SO many petty officials that 1t was
quite impossible for the people to
watch and control them all.
Third, because these powers
were subdivided into fragments so
small that no single part really
was worth watching.
There has not been a scandal In
commission governed city yet,
though more that 200 cities are SO
governed. 1t is matter that should
receive the attention of all who be-
lieve in civic improvement and an
economical administration of city
affairs. Put more power In the
hands of the mayor, who under the
old form is held responsible for
conditions he cannot remedy, how
ever much he may disposed to
change.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
IXONIA
lr. and Mrf. j. Y. GOOdnetter.

Mrs. J. A. NARROW and Miss Helen
NARROW were OconOmOwOc visitors Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. FL. Wills and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Pautz spent Saturday even
ing in Watertown.
Messrs. Richard L. Humphrey, VIM. J.
Reese and Miss Elizabeth Reese spent
an evening last week with Piperville
friends.
Arthur Saeger and family of.Hartland
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Miss Hannah Rice of Waukesha, re-
turned to heI home Thursday after few
days visit with relatives mere
Miss Dorothy Kailey of Milwaukee,
spent Thanksgiving with Miss Ruth
Humphrey.
Robert Humphrey of Hartland, spent
Sunday with his parents here.
Ed Morris of Mukwonago, came home
over Sunday.
VIM. Griffith of Bangor. is guest of
relatives at the present writing.
VIM. Lewis and family drove to Lake
Mills Saturday and were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Humphrey enter
tanned at dinner Thanksgiving day
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Reese and family and
Mrs. c. Lawyer.
Mrs. O. H. Wills was hostess to the
Ladies Aid of the M. E. church Thursday
afternoon.
A few friends Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Humphrey were fguests at their home
Thanksgiving day.
Messrs. Fred Pautz, Horace Humphrey
and Misses Helen and Viola NARROW, Mrs.
J. A. NARROW and Mrs. Horace Humphrey
were WatertOwn visitors Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchard enter
tanned relatives at their annual Thanks
giving dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Raberhost and family
were guests at the Emil GOetscn home
Thanksgiving day.
Wedding bells, listen for the wedding
bells.
Miss Nellie Reese was an over Sunday
guest of friends in Milwaukee.
Several from here were at Jefferson on
business Wednesday.
A few from here went to Pipersyil1e to
the rattle Tuesday night.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

Lois Vergenz. spent the past week
with her grandmother, Mrs. Burdick.
Jay Perry delivered hogs at Watertown
on Monday.
John Perry and family of Pennington.
spent Thursday evening at the Schroeder
home.
Hurbert Kohl of WatertOWn, was an
over Sunday visitor with his cousin,
John Keoppler.
Mrs. c. Barnes was a Watert0wn Wis
itOr Saturday.
wedding Bells" will soon be ringing.
Vim. Reese spent Sunday evening at
the home of VIM Perry.
Frank Kohloff spent several days OF
last week with his uncle, VIM Karberg,
Clair and Oscar Zimmerman of James
vile, are visiting at the home of their
uncle, VIM Karberg.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
The Rev. Trl r. Hicks 1913 Al
mdndC

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac for
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Anent County Taxes.

The total taxes levied by the county
board of supervisors is s16S, 467.16 or
S6,002.37 less than last year, but the
taxes will not be any less owing to
the increase in valuation Fixed by the
board. A bridge tax of $6,15o.OO was
raised to be divided as follows: Farming
ton $1,000; Jefferson $500; Concord 5000;
Watertown $500; Ixonia $3.50.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
County Equalization.

The equalized valuation of jefferson
county was raised nearly one and one
half millions by the county board of
supervisors last week. To besexact, the
raise is 81 ,498,823. The city of Water
town received the highest raise. $685.
378. and the town OF Summer the
smallest, 1898. Following is the raise
received by each assessment district in
the county:
Aztalan $36,398
Cold Spring $30.417
Concord $35,475
Pennington $47.707
Hebron s6,548
IxOnia $53,694
Jefferson $46,324
KOshkOnOng $3S,624
Lake Mills $29,5 80
Milford $35,709
Oakland $36,034
Palmyra $17,626
Sullivan $27,877
Sumner S3.79S
Waterloo S29.2S5
Watertown $59,607
Fort Atkinson $156,OS6
Jefferson, City $102,394
Johnson Greek $7,420
Lake Mills City $92.732
Palmyra Village $15,2S4
Waterloo Village $14,886
WatertOwn City s575, 378-Banner
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Into The Shadows

Mrs. Mary Smith, aged 80 years. died
at her home, 408 Montgomery street, at
$50 o'clock Monday evening after an
illness of one year. Mrs. Smith has
been resident of Watertown during the
past twenty-five years. She is survived
by four children, James and Thomas
Smith, San Antonio, Texas; Frank Smith
Chicago; Miss. Theresa Smith, Watertown.
Twelve grandchildren also survive. The
funeral took place yesterday morning at
st. Bernard's church at o'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

Government positions to the value
of $50, 900, oooare to be distributed
soon after the incoming democratic
administration. Whewl We do
not blame the democrats for look
ing cheerful in anticipation of
crowding up TO the pie counter when
such pie is to be cut and passed
around.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to all the kind friends and neighbOrs for
the kindness shown to us in our sad be-
John Henry, and for the beautiful
flowers theyssent helped to comfort US,
and for the kindness of the undertaken,
Frank Scheiber.
Mr.. and Mrf j. Y. GOOdnetter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at St.
Henry's church occurred the wedding Of
Miss Irma Einermann Of Marshall, Wis
consiD, and Mr.. Benjamin Voelker of
this city. The compile were attended by
Messrs. Joseph Krebs of Sun Prairie and
Harry Wood Of WatertOwn. The couple
have the best wishes of their many
friends for their happiness and prosper
itY
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Pipersville.

Elda Baumm spent several days Of last
week with her aunt, Mrs. II. Baumm.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Karberg and family
were Sunday evening visitors at the
home of Fred Geotch.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Candidate For County JudqeShip.

Judge c. B. Rogers having made an.
nouncement of the fact that he will not
be candidate for reelection to the
county judgeship next spring, E. F.
Wieman of this city will be candidate
for that position.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

The eight Taft electors will not
cut much of a figure in the election
college when it meets. They will
be mighty lonesome when they
think, that they are all that is left
of the grand old party.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

good. About a
year a go W 9
h e a r d Of DR..
Miles Nervine,
and it certainly
h a S proved a
blessing to our
little girl. She Is
n 0 W apparently
cured and Is en-
joying the best
of health. 1t Is
over a year since
she has had a
fit. We cannot
speak too highly
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

j. T. Walsh, editor of the Clyman de-
partment, is authorized to accept sub
scriptions and advertising for the Lea
der. Any business entrusted in his care
will receive prompt and courteous at
tentiOn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

the Emmanuel church, Rev. George Sand
rock speaking the words which united
them in the holy bonds of matrimony.
The happy couple will reside upon the
farm of the groom and their friends
wish them much happiness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Private Classes In Dancing.

For those who cannot attend at hours
when regular class meets, can arrange
lesson to suit their time and c0nven-
fence by applying at 209 Washington
street. Paul Thorn, InstructOr.--Ad-
vertisement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

MY daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

Now it is said, that the Univer-
sity interest at Madison is taking
a hand in the speakership of the
incoming assembly. Pro b ID y
want a man who will appointed a
committee favorable to extrava-
gance. That crowd needs a Jolt.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29
In the Social Realm.

At 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in
st. Henry's church occurred the mar
riage of Miss Catherine Engelhart to
Mr.. Matthew Hertel. The couple were
attended by Miss Lena Engelhart and
Mr.. Benjamin Hertel. The many friends
extend congratulations.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

Now it is suggested that Presi-
dent-elect Wilson, as soon as he
shall have opportunity, appoint
President Taft to the Supreme
court. 1t might be gracious thing
to do, but it recalls to the writer
mind a story which he heard many
years ago. A man was running for
congress down in Tennessee and in
a speech was enumerating the many
things he had done for his country.
He had fought the Indians, served
during the Mexican war, been
wounded and suffered much for his
country. While he was talking, an
old backwoodsman arose with tears
in his eyes and bawled out; You
need not go to congress; you have
suffered enough, go home and take
a good long rest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

President-elect Wilson has lots
of confidence in his party. He says
the democrats can handle the tariff
question without making any long
and tiresome investigations. That
has always been the trouble with
the democracy jumped at conclu-
sions and brought calamity upon
the country. Every time it has
tackled the tariff, it has been one
sided, one locality being benefited
to the detriment of another locality
and been Obstructive to industry
and labor.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

Of DR.. Miles Nervine"
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
Comfrey, MINI.
Thousands of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks of epilepsy are
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
DR.. Miles Nervine
is one of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands of cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in it. 1t is not
a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold by all Druggists. II the first
bottle falls to benefit your money 10
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-29

The senior German class of the Wat
ertown high school were present at a
Thanksgiving banquet served Tuesday
evening and enjoyed feast for both
mind and body. Miss Hilda Volkmann
acted as toastmistress and responses
were made in German by the members
present which included George.Lewan-
dowski, president; Eileen Stats, Sec
rotary; Alice Kruger, Claudia Flath,
Irene Zimmerman, Minnie Ziebell,
Walter Kruger, Alvia B1endemuehl,
Fred Voss, Edward Schoechert.
A very pretty wedding occurred in
this city Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, the contracting parties being
Miss Mary Radloff of this city and Mr..
William Munzel of the town OF Water
town. The ceremony was performed st
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-10
JAMES WTCKERSHAM

The globe trotters ct the world come Co Ssagvay. We meet mo~e proplg oG social and financial prom iucnce than perhaps any city ot it's sir, in The United States Travel ers pass through here. tourists by lar hundreds come cve.v week, }uri>. dukes hanters, poc-s, states men. artists. snoOs. cheehacos. b5g mittS adventures. scientists, mag mates. pauhsuj,erS porch climbers, aud politicians meet here ou & ,ommou standing. ut is only by ar,.deat that tbe latter three class rs Go, grouped together in this observation
 Anyway. they cone here and generally learn something. They learn that Alaska IS about seven bur i-cd times larger than they had previously believed. They learn 'ba, our people are IS intelligent as law abiding. as modest and as Spyr rclau, as any people under the shining heavens
 \ lady oJ social distinction in New York told the reporter of the Daily Alaskan, that she had been herg two weeks, and during that time had met and talked with sccres og miOcrs, pruspeCtCrs and Alasksus generally. She had learn ed to Tcol at perfect ease in start ing a conversation with entire strangers and felt absolutely SC cure tn knowing that not the slightest disrsspeyt would eve. be shown her.
 Slowly the dawn Ot better things ts coming. Sarely the time is al most at hand when the rujsconcep- tions concerning the great north, is to be brushed away and the means for spreading s true kuowl- edge lies largely with the tourists, with the globe trcyters and visitors. They are of value to Us eecaRss they 20 around the world spreading the joyful udiugs of s land that is fajrer than day.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-10
DEMOCRATS AT SRA
 OVER DAILY SUCCESSOR

\ wye from Juneau yesterday ssys that Mayor Bishop, who is Democratic Territorial Committee. man, has received advices from Fairbanks, containing news that interior Democrats have unanimous ly endorsed the naming of Charles K. Davidson national committeeman to succeed Alfred J. Daly. The tele- gram asked that the pleasure Of the Juneau Democratic forces be eS- pressed and accordingly an inn promptu meeting of the Democrats was held at which time Mir. David son was endorsed.
 It is reported in messages from Fairbanks that Martin Harrais' fol- lowers are willing to compromise at this stage of the campaign, by hay ing one of their faction named na- tional committeeman.
 Whom the Harrais men would like to see succeed Daily could not be learned. It is probable that they may agree on Davidson, since the death Of Daly.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-10

tn which the miners tugged at a rope for two hours and ten min. atos. With six men on either side they bumped themselves and strain, ed until their muscles knotted and stood out like links of rugged brass" The gladiatOrs or the Ro- uan amphitheatre never exhibited a finer example of endurance or more splendid specimens oJ perfect physical manhood. Here is a brief report or the contest.
 Bach bunch had bet heavily and as the minutes passed with the rope sticking near the center mark, the excitement grew until even the women were drawn in it. During the height oJ the excitement one man was beset, it is said. by three women and belabored with a club, rOsk and handfuls Of dirt. Final ly after 2 hours and ten minutes of pulling the judge cut the rope. de clarinE the tug ot war a draw, and the money, $50. was divided.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-10

In the early days when people came to Alaska to dig gold. their one desire was to make a stake and get out. Then there was no oonvenienees. Homes were rudely constructed, no attempt was made to beautify lawns or raise gardens. Get gold and get out was the domin ating desire. After awhile many began to discover that conditions were as conducive to home making and happiness right here as any where else. Today this northiand is slowly being settled up with peo- pie who have learned to satisfy the hearts desire with the things that are round about us.
 Still. from force of habit, from the process of thinkIug so. there are many who feel urged to go out side, as it is called, each winter and come back in the spring. The mon ~ that is spent each season in go- ing outside. would build homes and create surroundings more beautiful right here than majority Of the people outside possess.
 The cities of Alaska today are suffering more from this fad of go- ing outside, ot spending their saon- py and time in Seattle and else where than they are from the ef- fleets of conservation or any Of the political bugaboos that are being held beforo us as reasons for all our ills.
 This going outside is a nervous and meaningless habit. It is like buying an Easter bonnet whether you need it or not. We de it be- cause someone else set the pace years ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-10

were Strong Eric, Bates, Merrifield,
 On the American Creek team Phnlirs. Darling and the Six Horse power swcde. For Sullivan the team was composed of File. Comp ton, o'connor. Anderson. scrndeu and the Norsk Giante