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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
The Income Tax.

There are 231 persons and corporations
in this city who will pay income taxes
ranging from few cents up to $500
which will be paid by William Hartig,
the brewer. The total tax is $18,530,30
which will be reduced about $4,000 by
personal property rebates leaving about
5000 to be paid. As has been c0ntended
by those opposed to the tax. the less fort
innate pay the most.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

State of Wisconsin, Jefferson County Court:
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Peter May, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
of the county court TO be held in and for said
county at the city hall in the city of Watertown,
in said county on the 18th day of December, A. D.
1872 at ten o'clock q. m. Of said day, or as soon
thereafter as matters can be heard.
The application of Charles r. Blumenfeld at
torney of record in said matter, for an order cor
recting an order of conveyance made in said
matter, so that when the same is corrected the
same shall conform TO the land contract made
by said deceased in his lifetime with Edward j.
Brandt
Dated November eth, 1912.
By the Court:
Ghas. 3. Rogers,
County Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
Fine Farm For Sale.

Number one stock farm for sale, 100
acres; fenced, 40 acres timber; fruit
stock spring, well, house, two barns. out
buildings. School house "A milo; q
mile to railroad station, store, shop and
creamery. Address,
Charles Johnson,
KOshk0n0ng, Rock Co., Wis.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

Congress convened Monday at
noon for the short and last session
Of what will be known in history as
the sixty second. But little Of
value to the country can be expec-
ted, except the passage of appropri-
alton bills and political play for
advantage by the minority which
will become a majority in the next
congress, a special session of which
will be held in April following the
inauguration of president-elect Will
son, and then, the fun will begin
and the fur fly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Il.
Mere route No. 3, last week, their daugh-
ter, Miss Eva and Mr.. George Book were
joined in the Wedlock, the Rev. n. c..
Daniell Of this city performing the cere-
mOny. The young couple have a host of
friends who wish them all the happiness
the most sanguine could anticipate.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

"About fifteen
years ago I was
taken with rheu-
ma tism, W h i c h
affected my heart
producing what
was called val
lar trouble.
7 h r e e doctors
told me l would
never do another
q a Y s W or k
While I had many
remedies recon-
nended to me I
got a bottle of
Dr.. Niles Heart
Remedy and it
helped me inside
nf Il hn11rS At
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

Miss Ella Roth of ReesevilIe and Mr..
Gustav II. Hafemeister Of this city were
marriedat the home of the brides mother
one day last week. the Rev. Vulenta
couple happy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

Bermuda under the protection of
the English flag and perfectly safe,
for he IS not guilty Of any extra
dltlonal offence only to get away
from the office brokers' and office
seekers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

A marriage Of considerable interesto c-
cured one day last week at the home of
Rev. F. Il. Eggers, it being the uniting
of Miss Else Buege and Mir. Hugo Benzei
in the holy bonds Of matrimony. Mir.
and Mrs. Benzel have the best wishes of
many friends for their happiness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

We are sole agents for HOMard ". Spur
cOffees. Best on Earth at Gnatzig's.
No old stock that peddlers give premiums
with. III West Main ST. Phone 236-y
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
In the Social Realm.

Last week, at the home Of Mrs. Anna
Lott 2O7 Cole street, her daughter Miss
Clara and Mr.. Elmer Bender were united
in marriage, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. T. S. Goergens. Their
many friends wi h the happy couple an
abun lance Of happiness and prosperity.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

The unfortunates in the senate
and house of representatives who
were detached from their Jobs by
the voters at the last general cleo
ton and will soon be forced to look
for their living of steal-that is, if
they have failed to make hay while
their political sun was shining, are
a sorrowful crowd and entitled to
no pity, for most of them will never
be missed; for with mighty few
exceptions they did not amount to
much anyhow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

For those who cannot attend at hours
when regular class meets, can arrange
lesson to suit their time and ooDven-
fence by applying at 2J9 Washington
street. Paul Thorn, Instruct0r.-Ad
y6rtisement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06


1t is now reported that Col. Will
liam Jennings Bryan and his Com
moner will move from Lincoln,
Neb., to Washington, d. c. He
is evidently getting ready to make
trouble for Woodrow Wilson and
the democratic party, for Speaker
Clark and Congressman Under
wood will be just tickled nigh unto
death, to have him handy for advice
and run the country and party along
lines which will not be in harmony
with their political ideas.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
A Prominent New York
Politician Near Death

Hon. r. N. Lansing, of Rensselaer,,
N. v, Six Times Z Member of the
Assembly, Tells of Narrow Escape.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06

il. 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
viii receive prompt and courteous at
tentiOn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-06
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

President-elect Wilson is in
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

rho bl"us" with sailor collar and
laced at the front is = new and at
trartivc one. especially adapted To-
girls and small This ono is
made of whit" corduroy with the
"hcinisctte of baby Irish lace. The
material is :; fANorit" n ~ practical
n and the blouse very charming in
effect. but the model is good for all
wasting materials and for tho entire
dress as we'll us for the separate
blouse. 1t can be made from silk. vel
vctccn and the like and from washable
materials with equal success. The
chemiseete can he iscd or omitted us
liked. and it can be finished with or
without a stock collar.
The blouse is made i'm one piece.
The front edges + hemmed and lac
ed together over a lap. The sailor
collar is Joined to the neck edge. To
whatever length the sleeves are cut
they are finished with cuffs. When
the rhemisette is used it is adjusted
under the blouse and closed at the
back.
For the 16 wear size will be reauir-
ed 2 SIS yards o fmatcrial 81. l SIS
yards SO, l 3-s yards ~ inches wide
with IL yard is inches wide for the
chemisette.
The pattern. No. 1870. is III in siz-
es for misses Of Ia. 1G and IS years
of age, and will be mailed to any ad-
dress by the fashion department of
this paper on receipt of ten cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

The Methodist church is the only
american church doing missionary
york in Malaysia and Miss Clara
Martin is of the most experienced
missionaries i'm that field. Miss Mar
lin addressed tho first quarterly meet
ing of the Minneapolis branch OF the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society
yesterday at Calvary Methodist church
I'm her work. She has been I'm Nal
dysia for fourteen years. Her work
has been principally along the lines
of Christian education. Five large
girls schools arc being supported by
tho American Metllodists in Malaysia
and two boys schools. The English
and the Dutch churches are also en-
gagged in missionary work there.
Miss NJ. Lolita Whitaker. vino has
been for six years in faangoon. Bur-
NAH. and vino has charge of the Bur
lnrsc school for girls, gave 81 talk.
There are two girls schools in Ran
soon onc for the burmese girls ana
n for tho English speaking girls.
Miss Whitaker is at the Burmese
school and is responsible for it's rapid
growth.
Mrs. r. F. Lindsay. corresponding
secretary "f the society, spoke of tho
foresiladoWing of great success in tho
missionary field in China She said
that after peace is restored and the
new republic we'll established. the
prospects for the spreading "f the
Christian faith and education i'm that
country will he very bright, AS the
new president of the republic. Or. Sun
Vat Sen. is II Christian. Mrs. Lindsay
touched upon the work historically,
beginning With the outbreak in China.
AT Shanghai mos of the foreign
missionaries from western and central
China are living ut the present time
for tho ;akc of safety. Mrs. Lindsay
told of the work being done by Or.
Mary Stone, Il Chinese oma whom
the society has as head physician at
its hospital in f'hinu. When the re-
bellion was at its height the hospital
was filled with ONE and children.
but they had to be sent away and a
place made for the wounded soldiers.
The morning session opened with
a hymn and Il paryer led by Mrs. :.
r. Sloane. Reports were heard from
the various conferences. including
Minnesota. northern Minnesota, Da-
kota. North Dakota northern German,
Swedish. Norwegian. Danish. Black
Hills mission and Northwest India.
AT 1890 reports and talks were
heard as follows: Good Cheer" Rev.
#. w. Stout: Young Peoples Work."
Mrs. c. +. Blume; college department,
Mrs. r. Hodge; children's work, Mrs.
w. ]. Clapp; systematic giving. Mrs.
]. G. Purple; mission boxes, Mrs. r.
n. Woiever: special work, Mrs. l.. l..
Fish; mite boxes. Mrs. w. r. Aull: lit
erature, Mrs. T.. G. Stacy: bureau Of
supplies. Miss Sarah r. Mason: uuar
terly review. Mrs. G.. S. Winchell;
quarterly mission friend, Mrs. J.. G..
Shelland; t~reasurer's report. Mrs. G..
w. Hall. At noon Mrs. RI. G. barrow
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
xr, HAT THE WOMEN
OF THE WORLD
1921 RI DOING 3 b D


Thc Fourth district of the Mime
sofia Federation of Women's cfubs
meets today at 8 o'clock at tho Com
ncrcial club in ST. Paul. Miss Fcs.ie
Williams Will give an address on ''The
Legal Status nf Women and Children
in Minnesota" and there will be Il
short musical program.
Miss Williams has compiled a book
'iealin" with the topic. covering points
OF law in Minnesota pertaining 4" the
rights of WolMrn and children. Sh"
has given the book to the Fourth dis
irict. with tho privilege "f selling it.
the proceeds TO l,c used for distric,
work. VI was written in behalf of the
Minnesota Woman Suffrage assncia-
ton to answer "A set OF questions scnr
out ly tho National Woman Suffrage
association.
Miss Williams address will include
information on tho real and personal
property rights of married women,
the powers. the duties and liabilities
of married and single women. mar
riage and divorc" laws. criminal laws
for protection of women and girls,
labor laws for their protection. fran
c11iso rights. school advantages and
business opportunities for women and
girls. and miscellaneous information
about the general status and rights of
women in Minnesota.
The meeting will he attended by
representatives of all the clubs in the
district, including tn" Bethel Wo-
mans club. Central Presbyterian
Church Mothers club. Cleveland
School Mothers club. Cosmopolitan
club. Council of Jewish Women, The
DANES of the Round Table, Eradel-
phian club. Guild of Catholic Women,
Hamline Fortnightly club. Hamline
Mothers club. Home Garden club, In.
glenook Reading club. Katherine Pitts
Mothers club, Kindness Circle OF
Kings Daughters, Ladies' Study club,
Ladies' Symphony Orchestra club,
Lower Town Mothers club, Merriam
Park Study class. Merriam Park Wo.
mans club. Oklyaka club. Plymouth
Church Mothers club, Schubert club
st. Anthony Park association. st. Pau
Colony of New England Women. st
Paul Grade Teachers federation, ST
Paul High School Teachers club. st
Paul Mothers Circle. Thursday club
Wonan's Auxiliary to the Railway
Mail Service, and the Woman's Civic
league.
Reports will he made by standins
and social committees Of the district
and a general discussion of current
civic problems will take place.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
FOR CHILBLAINs. FROST.
BITES AND ALL SORE FEET

Many persons dread the approach
of winter m account of chilblains and
frost-bites which cause a soreness and
itching at times almost unbearahle,
frequently bringing on a nervous
condition. To those thus afflicted the
folio wing treatment will be welcome
information as 1t gives immediate re.
lief and soon cures. Dissolve two
tablespoonfuls OF Calocide compound
in = basin of warm water (not hot).
Soak the feet for several nights I'M
til the trouble disappears"
The action of Calocide compound
for all foot ailments is really remark
able. BY its use corns and %callouses
can be peeled right of. Sweaty.
smlly feet and tender, aching feet
need but . few applications. Bunions
get relief instantly. Any druggist has
II in stock or will get it from his
wholesale house. A twenty-five cent
package is usually sufficient to put the
worst test in hne condition.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Cave Am Evening Dinner.
4 X + " * s. & y s. 81 *
Ssciaty


Miss Lottic Briggs of New Rockford
is among the visitors in the shopping
districts today.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walker Smith will
occupy the FL. l.. Withheld residence
during the latter's winter stay in Cal
%ifornia.
Miss Helen l.. Baxter of Cavalier
was an arrival from THAT city Friday
evening.
Mr.. n Mrs. w. i. ManGan of Plaza
arrived last cv"nin" from Crooks,on
where they attended the Elk dcdica-
tion and Mrs. Mangan attended the
Elk dancing party.
MIR. and Mrs. W. Ice Church have
taken apartments AT The Hotel North
ern for tho winter. Mr.. Church lnv-
ing his headquarters again in this
city.
j. ~. Berg and his sister nf North
wood were here last evening while
on route to Minot mo We're among
the guests at tn" Elk dancing party.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

y number Of tn prominent ladies
of Fargo who arc interested in the
Florence C%rittenton home work are
planning to serve cafeteria lunch in
the basement Of the library on Tues
day. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
of icy week from IL o'clock until 9.
The ladies assisting will be Mesdames
Fl. w. GcareN. W.. II. Best. M. A. Bald
win. A. NJ. Baker. +. II. Wilder. b. r..
S%palding. \. Il. Bestic, IT. L. Bolley
and S. r. Bahcock.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

led the quiet hour. In the afternoon
Mrs. George Taylor, associate secre-
tary. ave her report and there was
a duct by Mrs. G. w. Waldo and Mrs.
j. ID. Niles.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Xvi DIRK OF WOMEN'S
CLUBS THROUGH.
3 3 OUT THE STATE 3

Tho Twentieth Century club of Deva
ills Lake met Thursday afternoon With
Mrs. NJ. y. Tenney and elected thu
following officers:
Prcsidcnt--Mrs. a. NJ. Powell.
Vice Prcsident--Mrs. T.. Sather.
S"crctary-Mrs. NJ. a. Tenney.
Treasurer-Mrs. p. G. Miller.
The program VAS particularly in-
tercSting. The chosen MOTTO for the
diN was: Another year. another
start. another chance to do what lieth
closest to tho heart" Roll call was
responded to by ID discussion OH do
nlcstic science and its, problems. TIN
following papers were then given:
German Cookery--Mrs. Turner.
Cake Baking--Mrs. Reid.
Catering-Mrs.. Hale.
Food Nulues--Mrs. Simonstad.
The Fargo w. e. r. U. is holding it's
monthly meeting this afternoon and
the speaker is Miss Maudc Santlcran.
state secretary of the Young Peoples
branch. She will talk on the school
of instruction for the secretaries of
this branch of the work. which was
held for two or three weeks at Even
stan. ILL.,. directly following the ma
tional convention at milwaukee,. Wis.
Tho meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. j. II. MURRAY. 321 Thirteenth
street south.
The Woman's club of Moorhead met
Yesterday afternoon and instead of the
lecture by President Vincent Of the
University of Minnesota had a pro-
gram on southern writer's. President
Vincent cannot be in Moorhead until
February : and ON that date the pro-
gram scheduled for Yesterday will be
given. The program opened with a
reading, THE Dancin' Party at Har:
rison's Cave" by c. Il. Craddock and
Mrs. Torson read n review Of ''rhe
Kentucky Colonel by James Lane Al.
len. Mrs. Edwards reviewed king
solomon and Mrs. Sharp conducted
tho discussion. Elaborate plans are
being laid for the annual meeting OF
the club on February ? when Presi.
dent Vincent will be present and tha
day will open with Il splendid break
fast.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

to he thoroughly delightful has been
the past week and the coming one will
be enjoyed in a similar manner An
informal dance or two. u few after
noon functions. tho Gnstaf lIolmquist
recital and Il good attraction al the
Metropolitan this evening has given
the week Just the right lnoun nf
diversion II everything has been
thoroughly enjoyed. Next week will
he carried out in a similar manner
\ few large afternoon reception teas
are on the program, the presentation
of the 'McssiHh' will bring out SO
cietN ON Tuesday evening. the eastern
Star annual will be the attraction on
Wednesday evening and ais" tho AM
nual banquet for the congregation of
the First Baptist church. while other
smaller affairs. club gatherings aud
thcatcr attractions will occupy the rest
of the open dates.
Preparation will also begin this week
for the annual balls which always are
the handsome dress functions Of the
winter and these will occur during tho
early part of February. Tho German
club gives its next cotiliiuu on Janu-
AIRY &c with Mrs. j. u. Bacon in charge
and on the same evening the Elks give
their Chrysanthemum purity. The Elk
annual will follow this number and
the date is February .. while the Ma
sonic annual on February 10,
following n more informal on Jan
nary 81. The knights of Columbus
give another informal on january "A
and their annual is set for February
"a. while the United Commercial
Travellers have chosen the earliest
date. February :. The season of Lent
Will he llsllercd in on February II.
so until that time the social world will
he kept moving along at a busy pace.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Mrs. Bangs Much Imnrovcd.

MIR. n Mrs. George y. Bangs and
their little son. Donald. arrived home
this morning. Mr.. Bangs having met
his wife in st. Paul on her return
from Waukcsla Wis. where she has
been receiving medical treatment for
the past several weeks. Mr.. Bangs
returns very much improved in
health which will be good news to her
MANY friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

Governor Robert p. Bass, Of New
Hampshire, and Miss Edith H. Bird,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s.
Bird, Of East Walp0le, Mass. will be
married at her home on January 20.
Miss Bird is prominent in Boston and
New York society. She is fond Of out
door life and is an expert horsewoman.
After a fortnight's wedding trip they
win make their home in Cancoed, n q.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Crittcnton Business Meeting.

CrittcntOn Business Meeting.
a business meeting of the Crittcn-
ton Circle will be held Tuesday even
ing mt 1880 o'clock at the Office of Dr.
Mae Sanders. SO Security block. and
all members are urged to he present.
The regular monthly business will be
transacted.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Mis-. Wc,ta,c,, y,,v t,,.,cx

Niss W'staSOtt Was Hostess.
Miss Mayme .Westacott was hostess
last evening at her home on South
Fifth street to the members of the
Il, y. &. club and the girls had a mer-
~ time with n~eedlework. chatting.
games, music and refreshments. Mrs.
Westacott assisted her daughter in
serving and tho hostess for next week
was not chosen.
Gave An Evening Dinner.
Miss Winnifred Kelly was hostess
at Il prettily appointed evening din
ner in honor of Miss Margaret
O1eary of Hibhing. Mimi, and Ser,
nard Batterbury Of Winnipeg and
covers were placed for Miss Hannah
Kennedy, Miss Margaret O'Leary,
Miss Edna Kelly. Miss Winnifred KEEL
~. Edward Bird, Mrs. Jay Seeley and
John O'Leary.
Mrs. Lincoln Will Speak.
Mrs. y. r. Lincoln will he the
speaker at the vcspcr service of the
y. w. c. a. to he held at the assoc
citation Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
me Miss Clara K"cncman will sing.
All Young womcn arc invited and the
usual social orr and tea will follow.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Crookston Girl To Wed.

Miss Rose .NSSclinc. q we'll known
and popular young lady of Crookston,
is to be a bride of next week and the
man of her choice is Emery Sampson.
Mrs. Arthur Prudhomme gives a
shower for Miss Assclin this evening
and her guests will be Misses Rose
Asselin. May Rideout. Amelia Page.
Brown, Mamie Stainbrook, Grace
Wright. Ida Lehman. Lena Roy, Dora
Thebarge. Agnes Sampson. Marie
Prudhommc and Mesdamcs Lang and
Toutant.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13

The Belmont homo of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard r. Simpson WAS tho seen" of
4 pretttly appointed social function
today when tho p~atronrsses of The TO
ia Gamma l'so sorority OF tho uni
versity were hostcsses at luncheon.
The guests We're just the members of
h new fraternity and tho r"past
which WAS ono of perfect appointment
was served at 1890 o'clock. Mrs.
Simpson. Mrs. Vernon i. S,luircs and
Mrs. Calvin ". rrouch. the hostcsscs,
chose the sorority rolors, gold and
white. for their house decoration and
all the appointments in the dining
room were effectively carried out.
White .andles burned in golden hold
crS and in the service of tho four
delectahlc course. tho same tones pre-
dominated. Dainty plar" cards We're
'ised and covers wore placed for Miss
Ethel MAY. Miss Bertha Mckcchnie.
Miss Ina C'nrrie. Miss Catherine Me-
t'ougalI. Miss Hattie L%istcnfelt. Miss
ELLA Murphy. Miss Edna Jnslyn and
Miss Elsie Dahl.
The girls remained for iii" after
noon aud held their regular business
meeting lefrrn taking their depart
Ilrc.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-13
Mrs. ". T.. Murphy to Receive Thurs,

Thursday afternoon of next week for
an lat home" and will receive ut her
Reeves avenue residence from $3.50
until 8 o'clock. She has issued invita-
tons to a large