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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08

scented Jesus. the Lamb OF God. His
death was for the sins of humanity
Christ died not merely for the Church.
but, as the Scriptures declare, for the
sins of the whole world.
The Church is passed over in this
night of sin. especially saved in ad
vance Of the others. through the mer-
1t Of the Blood That the Blood COW
ers more than the FirSt-borns is
shown by the fact that in the type 1t
was sprinkled not merely upon the
first-borns, but upon the house, as in
dicating the Household Of Faith.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08

[ II e 0rSC year
without spot, kill
ed it and sprinkled
its blood upon the
door posts and
Ii n t e | S OF their
houses, and ate
the flesh within.
As the Passover
W a S typical, so
a. so were the
| a N b and the
sprinkled blood.
The lamb repre-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
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NIIABERNACLO
ISRAEL SPARED, OR PASSED OVER
80

ISRAEL SPARED, OR PASSED OVER
Exodus 1921 -31-Aug. 10.
'fThe Son Of Man came not to be mintstered
unto but to minister, and to gire HIS life q
Ransom for many. "-MGttheU 20: 28.
- HE tenth plague upon the Fgyp-
tians for their persistent injus-
" tee toward the Hebrews was
the death of their first-borns
In every home there was death-the
first-born son or daughter. The terror
of such night can better be imagined
than described.
In Scripture death is always repre-
scented as the enemy of mantle pen
atty of sin. The death sentence came
upon our first parents because of sin,
and by the laws of heredity has pass
ed to all their children - the human
family. The Bible tells us that the
only hope for recovery lies in the fact
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
follows:
: TO Congressman
Washington, u. [

''To Congressman --
Washington, ID. G.
Dear Sir:-The conquest of the
North Pole has lifted the United
States to a first position as a nation
of scientific pioneers. The contro-
versy which followed is blot on
our flag and it is slur at our nation
al honor. From the government purse
and from private resources we have
spent millions to reach the top Of the
earth; it would appear therefore 70
be our duty as a nation to adjust the
Polar contention in the eyes of the
world.
If DR.. Cook has reached the pole,
year earlier than Peary, as most
arctic explorers believe, then the
seeming endorsement and the pension
of the naval officer is an injustice to
DR.. Cook and an imposition on the
public; if both have reached the pole
then there should be a suitable recog-
milton and reward extended to each
AS one of thousands of American cItl-
zens beg of you to forward move
ment which will bring about nation
al investigation into this problem,
with a suitable provision for proper
recognition.
Respectfully,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
"ssraeI My First Born"

Since deliverance from the power Of
sin and death was of Gods grace and
not an obligation of justice, He had a
perfect right to determine long In adj
vance that His blessings should reach
mankind through Abraham's Seed
Unnoticed by the Jews, the Lord indi-
Gated that Abraham would have two
seeds; one a Heavenly, the other an
earthly. Thus He said, 'Thy seed
shall be ID as the stars Of heaven,
and CO. as the sand of the sea shore"
God, in His wisdom, did not explain
to Abraham the significance of this
figurative statement. We, however, are
permitted to see the meaning even Of
this feature of the Promise.
The stars represent the Heavenly
Seed of Abraham-Messiah and His
Church. The sand of the sea shore
represents the vast multitude who will
ultimately be saved from sin and
death, and recovered to Divine favor
and everlasting life in the Messianic
Kingdom. Gods providences were to
the Jew first as respects spiritual priv
ileges. and will be to the Jew first as
respects earthly privileges-Restitu-
ton to human perfection.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
CHICAGO 81 NORTHWESTERN
SOTTTH

hoCkioTu passenger arrives at W aler-
town at $40 a. m and goes no farther.
The 1855 a. m. train makes connection
at Clyman Junction for trains east.
A train goes west from Clyman juno
tion at p. M.
*These trains leave daily except Sunday
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
First. Rorns Blood Protected.

Let us not fail to note that Divine
favor toward the first-borns Of Israel
was not without blood Indeed, the
whole lesson of the Old Testament
ding of blood there is no remission" of
sins. The Israelites took a lamb Of
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08

Considerable discussion has been had
concerning DR.. F. A. Cook and ms
claims to the discovery of the North
Pole a year before Peary since DR.. Cook
lectured here at the chautauqua last
week. The evident sincerity OF the
doctor in making his assertions and MS
fearlessness in denouncing those oppos-
ing him has made many people stop 10
think. What has created considerable
credulity to the claim is the fact that
the doctor has even gone SO far as to
demand a national investigation OF the
controversy and cards were dlstrlbut-
ed at the lecture here which were to
be filled out and sent to the congress
man Of this district The cards read as
follows.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08


therefore. merely the same penalty
that has been against all mankind for
six thousand years. The frst-borns,
retiring in good health, were corpses
before morning, the death sentence
coming upon them more suddenly than
it otherwise would have done.
This plague did not touch the homes
of the Israelites. Their first-borns
were passed over. spared, by the AL
mighty; hence the name Passover. BY
Divine command the IsraelNes made
the anniversary OF this event histori-
cal. Every Israelite shows his faith In
God and his confidence in this record
of Divine deliverance Of his forefa-
theirs. when he celebrates the Passover
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-08
The Passcver's Real Meaning.

Israel's experiences in being passed
over were allegorical. AS type they
represented the experiences of Gods
Spiritual Israel, Gods sanity
people, gathered from all nations and
denominations. The chief members
came from Natural Israel, but no ma
ton can lay exclusive claims. 1t Is
an elect class, chosen along the line
of character alone.
Spiritual Israel was represented In
the first-borns Of f1eshly Israel, passed
over In that night. The next morning
Israel went forth under the leader
ship of the first-borns, who subse-
quently became the priestly tribe, typ
ically representing the Royal Priest
hood, whose Royal High Priest Is the
glorified Messiah.
Just as the first-borns of Israel were
not the only ones saved from Egyptian
bondage, so the Church of the First
borns (Hebrews 1928 will not be the
only ones saved from the bondage Of
sin and death. symbolized by that
Egyptian bondage The preservation
Of the First-borns implies the deliver
ance of the remainder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Bad Runaway Last Night.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Butterton and
Goldie Sheets were the victims of a
bad runaway Wednesday night. They
were returning from the Owen. Ander-
sen wedding which was celebrated at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Owen, and had Just
started down the long hill north of Mr..
Owens place when the carriage tongue
came down. This frightened the horses,
who started on a run. At the foot OF
the hill the Garage swung to one side
and upset, throwing the occupants out
upon the frozen ground, but fortunately
not seriously injuring them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butterton were con
siderably bruised about the head anG
neck, while Goldie's left hip and leg
were so badly bruised that she will be
unable to walk for several days. Dr.
James was called and gave medical at.
tention at once. The team ran to the
home of A. P. Andersen where they
were cared for until today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
School Board Reflects Teachers.

AT meeting of the school board last
Monday evening, after the regular
routine of business, the board reelected
all of the school teachers who are now
employed in the public schools, to their
respective positions for another year,
with the exceptions of Miss Lighthall
and Prof. Butler, who had not made
application to the board for reelection
Supt. Johansen's salary was raised
from $1,000 to $1400. Miss June Gray,
Miss Carrie Berger, Miss Anna Melka
and Miss Catherine Murphy also received
substantial increase in their salaries
The work of Supt. Johansen and his
teachers the past year has been one of
the best in the history of the schools and
the Board was more than pleased to
have all of the instructors remain for
next year. Miss Lighthall has not
publicly signified her intentions for next
year, but we understand Prof. Butler
will enter college and take an advanced
course in one of the leading univer-
sites.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Democrats at the Pie Counter.

Much of the Iowa patronage will be
disposed of this week at conference
among the Iowa democratic referees at
Des Moines. The conference will be
held, it is stated at about the time Of
the Jefferson day banquet. Judge Wade,
Representatives Pepper and Connolly
and State Chairman Reed will be pres.
ent. Jerry Sullivan also will be coun.
seled with. Representative kirkpatrick
will not be there but will be consulted
before the selections. formally are
made. al
Much speculation is rife in Iowa
quarters over the slate. That State Chair
man Reed will be named for marshal Of
the southern district is practically set.
tied, For attorney of the southern dis!
trict Claude Porter is the probable
choice. Judge A. Van Wageuen will
probably be chosen for attorney in the
northern district and the prospects of
w. A. Hogan of Anamosa for marshal
in his district are good, bN
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Bad Fire AT Carroll This Morning.

A bad fire that threatens to destroy
one of the finest business blocks in the
town of Carroll was discovered in the
Masonic temple this morning at 400
o'clock. This building is occupied by
the j. A. Stron Dry Goods Co., and the
upper floors are used as Office rooms and
the Iowa Telephone Company Office.
This building was totally wrecked. An
implement house, Fair Store, Grocery,
Furniture Store, Carroll Herald and
the block in which the German Bank
and the Postoffice are located are also
in danger of destruction. The fire had
made such Roadway that the fire de-
partments from Manning and Harlan
were called to the aid of the Carroll
department. Just as the three fire de-
partments had nicely started, the water
supply gave out or the mains became
frozen so it is impossible to get water
to check the tremendous blaze. Adj
joining buildings are being vacated and
as WEI go to press the fire is uncomfortable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Married at High Noon Yesterday.

Yesterday at high noon, at the beau
tiful country home of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
G. Mathisen, three miles southwest of
this city, occurred the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Marie, and Mr..
Henry Blohm, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Blohm. The ceremony was
witnessed by twenty-four invited
guests and was performed by J. H.
Freedline, pastor of the M. E. church.
The home was artistically decorated
with potted plants and ferns, and
white and pink carnations. Following
the ceremony a sumputous wedding
dinner was served and was richly en-,
joyed by all members of the wedding
party.
Both these young people are highly
esteemed by host of friends who joir
the Republican in wishing them many
joys in their journey through life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blohm will be at home
to their friends after March 25th.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
NO. y
Refused to Have His Hair Cut.

Edward F. Boxwell of Hoisington,
Kan, who was so certain of the election
of Bryan sixteen years ago that he de-
ciared he would not have his hair cut
until Democratic President took pos
session of the White House, has gone
to Washington for real Democratic
Inauguration, but says he has decided
TO let his locks grow even after Gov
ernor Wilson is sworn in.
Sixteen years and five months ago
Boxwell bet that Bryan would be
elected, wagering his free and I'M
restricted growth of lair against 81, 900.
His hair has attained length of forty
two inches. When the Kansas zephyrs
became too playful he fastens it on top
of bis head with hair pins or tucks it
down the back of his neck under his
coat. AS he wears wide sombrero,
the length of his hair is effectively con-
cealed.
Boxwell went to Washington partly
TO get haircut, but he has changed his
mind. He has received letters from
more than 500 BARRIERS who want the
honor of clipping his locks and hundreds
of requests from curio collectors who
want the curls.
Boxwell is 60 years old and weighs
2SS pounds. He has been city tax col
lector, collector of claims, city marshall
and deputy sheriff in Hoisington and
has held a number of other political
and municipal positions. He is not a
candidate for an Office under Wilson,
which makes him unique aside from
his long hair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Right Foot is Severely Cut.

Dell Keith, a young man of eighteen
or past, met with a serious accident
Monday while at work on his fathers
farm, six miles east of Audubon.
He was in the orchard telling trees and
while in the performance Of his labors,
the axe he was handling accidently
slipped, cutting deep cash in his right
foot, which inflicted wound that bled
profusely. The young man was alone
at work and was unable to summon
assistance. However, he managed to
hitch team of colts and drive to Au-
dubon for surgical assistance. When
Mr. Keith reached DIR. Fulton's Office he
was considerably weakened by the loss
of blood Medical attention soon check
ed the flow of blood, and latest reports
are to the effect that Dell is recovering
nicely from an accident that might have
proved extremely serious. All hope
the wound will heal without infection
and that Dell will soon be able to re.
sumo his daily duties.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Pretty Home Wedding Last Night.

Wednesday evening at $50 at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Owen, one and one-half
miles southeast of Audubon, occurred
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Leila G. Owen and Mr.. Peter III. Ander-
sen. The ceremony, performed by Rev.
ABB. Miller, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, was witnessed by fifty invited
guests. Following the offering of the
usual congratulations a bounteous we'd
ding supper was served.
The contracting parties are numbered
among Audubon county's best and most
highly respected people who have
large circle of friends and admirers.
Both are industrious and will make life
worth living.
THE groom is a farmer and has a
home already prepared for his bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andersen will soon be at
home to their friends on the M. F.
Kerwin farm four miles northwest of
Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Death Of Little Williamson Boy.

Again is this community reminded
that In the midst of life we are in
DEATH" 1t is with great sorrow that
relatives, friends and neighbors were
called together to sympathize with this
young father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Williamson, and to pay the last
tribute to their darling little boy,
Warren Chester, who was the sunshine
of their home.
Warren Chester Williamson was
born near Manning, Sept. Is, 1911 and
March 8, 1918 God transplanted the
little flower into his garden above,
where all is peace, JOY and happiness.
The little son, being taken so suddenly,
makes it doubly hard to bear. Little
Warren was apparently well Saturday
morning, at noon he didn't act like
himself, and by two there was no
change, SO the doctor was called. All
was done that medical skill could do,
out he rapidly grew worse and at a
little after 6 o'clock God called him
Home where there is no more suffering.
To say this little boy will be greatly
missed by his loving parents and darling
sister, Margrete, is too true, but they
need not mourn as those that have nc
hope, for Warren is,not dead, but living
forever. .-... ...-e.
Y
He is survived by his deeply be-
reayed parents, sister, grandfather and
other relatives,
The funeral was held Tuesday at the
home, Rev. Scoggan of Manning preach
ing the sermon and comforting the
grief stricken parents. Afterwards the
remains were taken to Cameron Center
to rest until the day of Judgement
Manning Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Some Strange Bedfellows.

There is no occasion in this Admins
tration to revise the old saw referring
to the strange bedfellows manufactured
by modern politics. On the contrary
some people are throwing spasms be-
cause of the way in which things have
been done at the White House. Con-
trary to all presidents, President Will
son has been advising with Republicans
regarding appointments, and it is said
one of his early acts was to send for
Senators Cummins and Kenyon of Iowa,
and Penrose and Oliver of Pennsylvania,
to confer with them regarding proposed
appointments in their states. At about
the same time a couple of Florida
Democratic Senators were told to tell
their troubles to Cabinet officials. II
may also be mentioned that Senator
LaFollette is in high favor at the
White House.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Bad Scare at The New Garage.

About noon Monday, people in the
vicinity of the new garage on Lower
Broadway, thought they were celebrat-
ing the Nations Independence by sounds
coming from that direction. Upon in
vestigation, it was found that two men
had miraculously escaped serious injury,
if not instant death, when Is gallon
gasoline tank exploded, while Mr.. Mar
tinsens son and Mr.. Petersen were
soldering leaks in the tank, which hap
pened to be empty. When the explo-
sion came the conclusion was so great
that the two workmen were thrown to
the floor, doors flew open and several
window lights were broken Ruther-
ford Hayes happened to be in front of
the Office door when the explosion took
place, and the door struck him with
such force that he was nonplused for a
moment, and thought a mule had
kicked him.
Mr.. Martinsen recently purchased a
gasoline engine, and the tank belonging
to it leaked. Several days before, the
gasoline had been taken out of the tank
and workmen thought it would be per-
fectly safe to make the necessary re.
pairs. But later developments proved
they were in error. 1t is thought that
small amount of gasoline remained in
the tank and when the soldering irons
were applied to it, the gasoline formed
into gas. When the tank became filled
with the gas, and there was no avenue
of escape an explosion resulted. For
tunately none of the pieces of the tank
flying through the air struck the work.
men, for they were large and dangerous
enough to kill anyone. The result is
that the men were only badly frighten-
ed and hereafter they will be positive
that all tanks have been drained of
every drop of gasoline before doing any
more soldering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Mayor Spencer to Resign.

The present mayor of Audubon re-
Gently informed the members of the
city council that it would soon become
the duty of that body to select man
for mayor of the town, as he would
soon resign from that Office to which he
was elected about year ago. Mr.
Spencer did not state his reason for
offering his resignation nor did the
council ask for reason. A representa-
tive of this paper interviewed several
of the members of the council as to
whom they had in mind, but learned
that no one had definitely been decided
upon. Mr.. Spencer intimated that his
resignation would be forthcoming in a
short time, perhaps at the next regular
meeting of the council.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Continues to Make Improvements.

Jack McCort has not allowed his ex-
uberant spring fever to lead him into
wheat fields to be classed among the
first of the season to have his wheat
sown, but he does lay claim to being
among the first to put his place of bust,
ness into apple pie order. Not being
satisfied with the installation of a new
sanitary refrigerator, Mr.. McCort has
gone step farther and had the wood
work in his meat market coated with
white enamel. and the walls newly re-
papered, all of which gives his popular
trading place an inviting appearance.
When it comes to live wires. Jack is
among the livliest, and a booster for all
that is to the best advantage of the
town of Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Sudden Death Of Mrs. Law.

Mrs. Ralph Law died very suddenly
at her home near Summit, s. D. last
Sunday morning, of peritonitis. She
was the wife of Ralph Law, son of Mr..
and Mrs: James Law of this city.
Ralph lives on his fathers farm in
South Dakota and was married only
HAST June. His wife was school
lteacher, and her home was in Sleepy
Eye, Mimi, where the funeral will be
held today. Mrs. James Law and
daughter, Mary left for Summit Sum
day evening, Immediately upon receipt
of a telegram. Mr.. Law lived here
many years and his friends are sorry to
hear of this terrible misfortune that
has befallen him. Relatives here are
without further particulars as we go to
press this morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-03-20
Regular Meeting Of Womans Club.

A large attendance and a fine pro-
gram are reported for the woman's
club meeting on the afternoon of
March l2th at Watts hall.
Mrs. Geo Weighton, who is vice
president of the club and chairman of
the program committee is certainly to
be congratulated on her ability in ar
ranging pleasing and instructive after
moons.
Mrs. Geo. Kellogg and Mrs. Geo.
Dye of the Housekeeper committee
were hostess and with the help of
some oftthe Misses present served coffee
and cakes during the social hour.
Daring the business meeting which
proceeded the program, Mrs. Jno.
Wagner, who is chairman of the COM
mittee arranging for the production OF
the home talent play The Village Post
Office" reported progress in rehearsals
The cast is made up of forty of Audu-
bon's popular citizens and play prom
ises to be one of the best of the kind
even given in Audubon.
Every one is enthusiastic over the
prospect of an evening of fun and a
full house.
A committee was appointed to as.
sist in" serving at the next regular
meeting they are viz Mesdames Brady,
Nelson and Aldrich.
Three new members were added to
the club list.