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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Pruning Fruit Trees.

The time for pruning all fruit trees
is when they are young. Then is the
time when most wood growth takes
place, and then is the only time to
train the trees to the desired form.
The most severe pruning of fruit
tree should be when it is set in the
permanent orchard. At re-setting,
many of the feeding roots will be de-
stroyed, hence pruning and severely
cutting back the top are necessary so
that the young tree will live while
new roots are forming and becoming
established in the new soil home The
top of the young tree set out in spring
should be cut back to about two feet
of the ground, with some root pruning
at the same time. The following
spring cut out all but five or six main
branches, and begin to shape the head
according to your ideals for heading
The following spring cut back these
main branches somewhat, and cut out
all surplus and interfering small
branches. Continue pruning every
subsequent spring for removal of sur
pluS anu ms 81 tHdI
it will never become necessary to cut
out large branches.
Although pruning may be done at
any time when the tree is dormant
in late fall, winter or spring-yet the
best time is in the spring just before
new growth begins. Then the wounds
begin to heal Immediately and are
least exposed for decay.
Use a sharp instrument to make a
smooth clean cut. Cut close so that
long stubs will not result. Avoid as
much as possible the cutting Of large
branches. Prune some every year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
PASTOR MAKES CONFESSION
The Rev. w. :. Peterson, Oshkosh,
Asks Official Board That His
SINS Be Forgiven.

Oshkosh.-It has been learned
that unpleasant and unfortunate de-
velopments have arisen at the First
Methodist church in which the Rev.
w. A. Peterson, pastor, is involved,
and it is reported that he appeared
before the official board of the
church and asked for pardon, which
was granted.
Members of the board are reticent
about the matter but it was stated
by member that Mr.. Peterson had
dropped all official duties and would
not longer engage in any further
church work here. He is married
and it is understood that he is now
visiting in Ohio.
Mr.. Peterson was graduated from
Lawrence college at Appleton. In
1903, when he was pastor of the
Trinity Methodist church at Milwau-
kee, he rescued a boy from drowning
at Pewaukee lake.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30

lence and distribution of grade stall
lions In the state.
Minnesota has a law framed along
the lines Of the Wisconsin measure.
Pennsylvania and Utah have adopt
ed similar laws and other states have
restrictive measures under considera-
ton.
The effect of these laws Is to make
the owner Of each non-registered stall
lion declare his horse a grade" On
handbills that are posters so that no
one may be deceived as to his pedi-
gree.
The situation abroad Is very much
better than in this country. In fact,
practically no scrub, grade or non
registered stations are used for pub
lis service.
In the Investigations of this matter
carried on by DR.. A. S. Alexander of
Wisconsin 1t was found that Of all
the stations in the state, SO per cent.
were grade stations and only 40 per
cent. pure bred.
Some of the specimen horses used
for public service are remarkable ex-
hibitions OF wretchedly bad, run
down and diseased animals. The illus
trations are from photographs of a
Grade Hambletonian" and a Grade
Percheron," which travelled through
out the state for service. One Is 1873
hands in height and weighs $50
pounds and he is not the worst In the
lot, by any means.
The effect of breeding from such
stock is apparent in the very low
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Pumpkins for Hogs and Cows.

1t is surprising that more pumpkins
are not fed to pigs and cows which
,ave access to alfalfa pasture In the
fall. For brood sows and shoats, and
even for fattening hogs a ration Of
pumpkins will give good results. 1t
has been found that raw pumpkins
will give as good results as though
they were cooked. If cooked and
some grain sprinkled over them hogs
will eat more of them, which is the
ouly advantage. In feeding COWS the
seeds should be removed IL fed in
large quantities, for the seeds, IL fed
in considerable quantity, will inter-
fere with the digestion and cause a
decrease In the milk flow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Jail Delivery Averted.

Fond du Lac-William Swan
and Joseph Bradley, who tried to rob
North Fond du Lac man, escaped
from their cells in the county jail and
planned to attack Sheriff Graham as
he entered the corridor. The fact
that the sheriff was accompanied by
an electrician saved him from being
assaulted, as the prisoners on seeing
the sheriff's companion ran back to
the rear of the corridor. Both men
were driven into their cells at the
point of a revolver.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
FIRST CARE OF BROOD SOWS
Should Be Kept In Thrifty Condition
Without Laying on Much Fat
Making 81 Cot.

The first care Of the brood SOW
should be to keep her in a thrifty con-
dition without laying on much fat. A
week or ten days before narrowing
time put her in q fattening pen and
let her get accustomed to her new
quarters. Feed little bran each
meal, which has laxative effect and
makes narrowing easier Scratching
and petting a SOW while feeding is
time we'll spent, although 1t may seem
ridiculous to some, writes Edward B.
Chalk In the Farmers Mail and
Breeze. By treatment OF this kind
have In one week tanned an old SOW
that looked like man-eater SO
could handle her pigs.
l prefer the hog cot or the individ-
ual hog house. While the large house
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Loses Foot Over a Dare

Chippewa Falls-George Nordby
and two companions sat on the 500
depot platform at Stanley, awaiting
the approach Of an eastbound mid
night passenger train. They dared
each other to sit there the longest
with their feet on the rail. Nordby
outstayed his comrade and in at
tempting to get away from the on
rushing train he miscalculated it's
nearness. The engine caught one
foot and crushed it. He was brought
to the hospital, where his foot was
amputated.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Russell AGAIN WINS
BADGER RIFLE TITLE
Rhinelander Private Makes a
Score of 1911.
J. B. GAY, PORTAGE, SECOND
Annual Competition of Wisconsin
Guardsmen Ends With Choice of
National and State Rifle Teams
for 1912.

Camp Douglass. H. Russell,
Rhinelander, landed the military
rifle championship of Wisconsin for
the second time. Having won it in
1909. His score of 1911 is remarka-
bic and will no doubt stand as rec
ord for some time to come.
Musician Gay of Portage is the
winner of the gold watch presented
by the officers association, Russell,
having previously won it, being
barred
The following are the names and
scores of the fifteen high men, con-
shutting the national team of the
Wisconsin National guard for 1912
There were $50 shots for record a
possible 800.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Cary Wants Regents Elected.

Madison.-State Supt. c. P. Cary
has added another to his series of
letters regarding the state university.
He suggests that university regents
be elected by the people, as they are
in many states, instead of being ap-
pointed, as they now are in Wiscon-
sin, by the governor often on the
suggestion of the university itself.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Insanity Changes Tongue.

Fond du Lac.-Although he had
never before been able to speak or
understand English, August Neu-
mann, aged 70, aresident of Marble
head, on becoming violently insane,
has talked necessarily, first in Eng
lish, then in German, for thirty-six
hours. Neumann threw the physi-
clan, sent to examine him ,4out of the
house and only permitted an exam
inatiOn when convinced his visitor
had come to pay his pension money
Neumann was taken to the northern
hospital.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
The Worlds Wheat Crop.

Statistics from abroad recently COM
piled give the comparative production
of the worlds wheat crop as follows:
United States, 200; Russia, 1874;
France, 90; British India, II; Italy,
81; Hungary, "a; etc. AS to the
yield per acre of territory, the order
is quite different, this being: Great
Britain, 21; Germany, 10; France, IA;
Austria, 1872; Canada, 124, etc. The
United States couples the ninth place,
with a figure of 90
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
SArioIIg Mistake

Don't make the mistake Of thinking
that any dirty thing is good enough
for the hog just because he has the
reputation of being a dirt-loving ami
NAL No doubt this common mistake
has caused more disease among hogs
than any other one thing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Girls Find Body in River

Racine-Miss NJ Astell and Miss
Catherine Bryant Wednesday night
discovered the body of a man in the
Fox river at Rochester, Racine eoun-
ty The man was about so years
old, well dressed, and an empty
pocketbook was in the clothing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30

grade of horses produced Water can
not rise above its level, neither can
grade stallion raise the blood level of
MS progeny above that of his own
veins in quality.
The use of such sires, therefore,
means a retrogression and great
damage to the farmers of any state.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
WEED OUT GRADE STATIONS
Effect of Breeding From Such Stock
Is Apparent in Very Low Grade
of Horses Produced.

The education of the average far
mer as to the Importance Of good
breeding in the production of horses
makes slow progress. The majority
and this Is not over-stating the fact
are not yet prepared to pay a de-
cent price for stallion service, pre-
ferring to use scrubs because they
are cheap.
Some of the states have passed
stallion laws containing some excel
lent features. Wisconsin has n IL
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
PIucky Widow Grabs Robbers

Eau Claire.-Mrs. Ida Barnharr. a
widow, upon returning to her apart
ment, found two burglars ransack-
ing her dining room. She grabbed
one and telephoned for the police,
holding him until they arrived. The
other was caught later.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Farmers Greet Spe ciaI-

Eau Claire.-Six hundred visitors
farmers and their families, came to
this city on Thursday and greeted
the special train of the Wisconsin
Livestock Dealers association. The
visitors were entertained by Eau
Claire business men at dinner.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Slams Sister. Fined So.

Appleton.-It cost Henry Teller.
% years old, Kaukauna, $3.50 for
trying to discipline his sister Anna.
She had her brother arrested after
he had slapped her. Feller was fined
So and costs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Switch Engines Collide.

Neenah.-The crews on two of the
local 500 line switch engines had
narrow escapes from death when
their engines coilided. The men
were badly jolted and one of the en-
gines was smashed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Rob MeIlen PoStomce.

Mellen.-Two cracksmen dynamit-
ed the postoffice here. securing $3.50
in cash and large number of
stamps Waterman in attempting
to capture the robbers was shot at.
but was not hit. The robbers es-
capped with their booty.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Nav Prohibit Tandem Riding

Milwauk klein view of numerous
motorcycles, especially men and
women, an ordinance may be passed
to prohibit the practice here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Walks in Front of Train.

La Crosse.-Stepping over the
track to avoid an approaching train,
Charles Elgar, fisherman, walked
in front of train going in the op-
posite direction at Gennon and was
instantly killed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Nav Establish New Station.

Bruce.-Prof. Delwiche of the
Ashland experimental station has
been Investigating soil conditions in
this vicinity with view Of locating
a station here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Death Rate Is LOW.

Oshkosh.-Thus far this year only
two deaths have occurred in the
congregation of St Peters Catholic
church. The parish contains about
1000 persons.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Indications of Poor Pasture.

A horse will indicate that it has
been left in a scanty pasture and
forced to fight flies by its lean,
stunted appearance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Apply for Franchise.

Elkhorn.-Application has been
made by the Badger Railway and
Light company for a franchise to OPP
crate cars in this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Prepare for Fair.

Bruce. - Extensive preparations
are under way for the sixth Rusk
county fair to be held on Sept. II,
13 and IA
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Teacher Is Aopointed.

Appleton-MissJ Josephine Driscoll
has been appointed assistant princi-
pal of the Outagamie county training
school.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
lakes Eastern CHARGE

Eau Claire.-The Rev. Father Far
rell will leave Notre Dame in a few
days for Philadelphia, where he will
take charge of st. Peters church.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
GETTING Most Profit.

The ultimate end of the hog is pork
and the quicker the growth to mar
let maturity, the more profit there is
n il for the feeder.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Shade for Calves and Houa

Make a shade for the calves and
hogs Neither can do well when fight
ing sun and flies together.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
Confirm Forty-Eight indians.

Green Bay.-Bishop Weller, Fond
Au Lac, head of the Episcopalian do
cese, has confirmed forty-eight In
dams on the Oneida reservation
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30

The following are the names and
scores of those constituting the state
rifle team for 1912, and who will re-
ceiVe the distinguished marksmens
dnnnratinn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30
New GAINESVILLE Trust Connanv-

Madison.-Articles of incorpora-
ton of the Rock County Savings
and Trust company, GAINESVILLE, have
peen approved.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-08-30

Name, RANK Company, Regiment Score.
j. Ii. RUSSELL artifcer, L, Second. ...... /, 611
j. D. Cay, private, F, Third. ............ ], 55S
w zimmerman, private, G, Third /, 557
j. hl1nge, sergeant, staff, Third. ........ ], 552
A. Patzer, sergeant, d, First. ............ ], 545
r. Grundeman sergeant, G, Second. $50. ], 542
D. Schneider, color sergeant. staff, Second /, 53S
l. L. Bailey, sergeant, c, Third. ......... .532
q. G. Schwandt, lieutenant, f, Second. ], 526
W. j. Shoells, corporal, E. First. ...-.... ], 81
j. A. Walters, corporal, E, First. ........ SIG
T. III. Wikland. lieutenant, X, Third. ], sol
b. u. Schulze, private, F. Third ........ /, All
+. H. Fowler, captain, NJ, Third ........ ], 461
d. ID. Hills, lieutenant, 3, First. .....-... 1859
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-08-28
HAYES NEWS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Patton and
children and Grandma Patton, of Man
ming, were Sunday visitors at the Alex
Hanneman home.
Walter Mohr and family spent last
Thursday at the Gus Mohr home.
Mrs. Fred Miller and daughter. OF
Manning, spent few days last week
visiting at the homes of Henry Hagge
Jr. and Louie Theideman.
. Mrs. Will Rasgorsheck and son
Robert, of Omaha, were Sunday guests
at the A. Hanneman home.
Mrs. Ed Olson spent few days last
week with relatives at Lake View.
Misses Alma Hanneman and Dora
Stephany visited few days at the
home of the formers parents last
week.
Miss Allie Brockelsby visited with
Miss Nellie kearney last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lohrman and son,
Willie, visited with relatives and
friends in South Dakota last week.
Quite number of Hayes young
people attended the party given at the
Henry Schram home last Sunday, and
everybody enjoyed themselves.
Mr.. and Mrs Aug Bornhoft returned
from their visit at Grand Mound at the
home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Strathman spent
Monday at the home of his son-in-law,
Walter Ossenkop, and wife.
Misses Paulina and Alfredo jain
We're Sunday guests at the home of
their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Jahn
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-08-28
MILFORD CENTER NEWS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Anderson anC
Clarence Hutchinson went to Wal
Lake Sunday in the latter's auto.
Miss Mary Gribbon, of Cedar Rap
ids, is visiting at the Jas. Byrnes
home.
Joe Monaghan was down from Den
ison Sunday and spent the day with
relatives.
The Misses Helen Kral, Stella Hick
ey, Marcella Byrnes and Nellie Marsh
all attended the institute at Denison
last week.
Richard Robinson, Will Kral and
Jas. Byrnes took in the sights at the
state fair the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hutchinson and
daughters, Pearl and Loyal, are Wis
iting relatives in Rock Island, Ill.
Tom Collins spent Sunday here with
friends and relatives.
Misses Mary Gribbon and Mary
Byrnes and Raymond Byrnes attended
the rural graduating exercises at
Denison Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Duffy, VIM.
Byrnes and Fred Boodleman. of New
York City, were guests of the Byrnes
family Friday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-08-28
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less Wearisome to
Many in Denison

With back that aches all day,
With rest disturbed at night,
Annoying urinary disorders,
'Tis weary way. indeed.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for kidney trouble.
Are endorsed by Denison citizens.
Mrs. S. p. Jacobsen, 200 E. Railroad
Ave-, Denison, Iowa, says: 81 had
backache and there was lameness
across my loins that made it hard
for me to do much homework. Head
aches and dizzy spells added to my
discomfort and | always felt tired
About two months age l got Doan s
Kidney Pills from the Lamborn Drug
Co.. and they gave me such prompt
relief that | can strongly recommend
them
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other. AZ
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Miss Beulah Crone returned to hel
work at Centerville, S. D., the latter
part Of the week.
VIM. Peters, of Dunlap, was in towr
Tuesday shaking hands with friends
He came up after his daughter, Tura
who has been spending the summer
with her sister, Mrs. Art Hoffard
Mr.. Peters informs us that himself
and family expect to start for Cali
fornia about the first of October and
will probably locate at Whittier, at
which place a daughter is now living
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Probasco
Tuesday, August Goth, fine girl.
Miss Lizzie Hopper returned Thurs
day evening from Sioux City, where
she has been visiting for the past two
weeks at the Flaherty home.
Mrs. H. Yeager was passenger to
Ute Friday afternoon.
Rev. Father Schenkelberg was in
Omaha last week, where he went to
see a brother who had recently under
gone an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. D. A. Holmes and children
autoed to Ute Friday evening and had
an enjoyable time visiting old friends
and taking in the baseball tourna.
ment.
The Methodist Aid society met with
Mrs. i orry Friday The afternoon
was spent tying quilts.
Mrs. Stiles and two daughters went
to Denison for visit and from there
expected to go to Arcadia. During
their absence Mrs. Stiles father from
Nebraska came to surprise his daugh-
ter, only to find her away.
Irwin TORY came Friday for visit
with his mther.
Little Paul Black came home Satur-
day from Mr.. Bruhns, where he has
spent the week visiting.
Paul Feline returned from his visit
in Dakota and reports the crops doing
fairly we'll.
Misses Lydia and Esther Runge &C.
companied Mrs. Dicke and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Paul Feline. to Waterloo on
Saturday.
Willie Ullrichs vacation will end
Thursday and he expects to leave soon
to take up his future work.
Willie Stahl will leave for Concor-
da college at ST. Paul this week, at
which place he will resume his
studies.
The new addition to the German
school building is completed and ev-
erything is ready for the opening of
school September I'd.
Miss Marie Heiden, of Denison,
spent Sunday with friends in the Oak
Mr. Worth, brother of Mrs. F.
Reidesel, visited over Sunday with her
His nome is in Oregon.
Passman & Passman, the new cloth
iers. held their opening Saturday. They
carry a fine line of goods that will
please those who trade there.
Four cousins of Miss Mable and Reu-
ben Reidesel gave them surprise last
week, when they dropped in on them
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Mckim returned
from their summers vacation at Lake
OkOboji the first of last week, where
they have fine cottage conveniently
located. They report a very pleasant
time. They entertained her sister
Mrs. J. w. Wilkinson, and husband
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Fink and daugh
ter, Mary, couple Of days last week
Mr.. Fink took them up in his auto.
Miss Anna Brodersen visited a
couple. of days last week with Mrs. S.
Browne.
Miss Mabel Constance. who was
working for Mrs. M. J. Turner, went
back to Dunlap on account of i'll
health.
Elder Burton McKim came from
Canada last Wednesday. He was
transferred from the Canada mission
to the Gallands Grove district. He
is young missionary who was reared
at Deloit and his many friends are
pleased that the change has been
made.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Browne, Miss Coda
Mason and Iva Mason were attend
ing institute last week.
MIS-. u. ~. ear anu MISS Jessie
Cose were passengers to DenisOn last
Thursday.
James McKim and l.. F. Morris
took. the train to Denison last Thurs
day.
Miss Vera Johnson went to Omaha
to stay a week with her brother, Jess
Johnson.
Mrs. Martha j. Hattery, who has
lived at Deloit many years, being one
OF the early settlers, died Thursday
noon at her home in Deloit. For many
months she has been a great sufferer
from tumors on her back, and for sew
eral weeks her suffering has been in
tense. Her daughters, Mrs. Minnie
Ehlers and Mrs. Lilly Blanchard, have
been almost constantly at her bedside.
The funeral was held at the L. D. S.
church at 10 a. m. Saturday.