davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

they weighed 45, 80 and so pounds,
and when they were weighed in the
middle Of December they averaged
125 pounds. Counting gain of rs
pounds per head and allowing $4,000
for about 200 bushels of corn fed
to the hogs, and figuring the pork at
5 cents per pound, these hogs re-
turned $4,000; the hay was worth
$4,000, total $657.00 from six acres
or $4,000 per acre. Contrary to the
results in many other cases this pas
turing did not hurt the alfalfa and
was repeated without harm the next
year.
In 1909, this piece Of alfalfa yielded
31a tons per acre in three cuttings
and pastured 83 hogs from the time
the alfalfa was four inches high in
the spring until August IA, when sc
head were sold, and from then till
frost 1t pastured the remaining II
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

had begun the work Of providing this
Seed Messiah. God had sent His Son
into the world that He might become
the Seed Of Abraham on the spirit
plane, and eventually fulfil every fea-
ture Of the original Promise.
Later, under the guidance of the
Holy Spirit, the Apostle instructed the
early Church that The Messiah would
not be one person, but many. Not Je-
sus alone would be the Seed Of Abra-
ham. but Jesus the Head and the
Church the Body, would be that Seed.
Jesus was represented by the head of
Isaac. and the Church by his body, as
st. Paul says. "We. brethren. as Isaac
was. are the children of Promise" It
has taken the entire Gospel Age 10
develop this Body. the Church.
This is "the faith once delivered to
the saints" the hope set before us In
the Gospel, which sanctifes our hearts
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Life'S Work Well Done.

On Friday evening, June Is, were laid
to rest in Oak Hill cemetery the remains
of the Reverend William Dafter. The
older citizens of Watertown will recall
that DR.. Dafter was rector Of ST. Paul's
Episcopal church about fifty years ago.
1.-THE rectorship Of the Rev. William
Dafter is believed to have been one of
the mostlimportantlin the history of the
parish, as he was and Is yet known as a
priest OF marked vigOr and enterprise"
writes later rector OF st. Pauls, Dr..
Friedrich g. Jewel, in the Parrish His
tory.
During Mr.. Dafter's rectorship the
rented pew system was abandoned apd a
free system adopted. The most
important advance made during this
period, was the organizing and intro
vices of st. Paul's church, which was
effected in 1868. Some fourteen
boys were got together and placed under
the training oflMrs. HelenIH. Gallup, the
organist. In the meantime the ladies
made the surplices. The choir
took its place in the church and sang
for the first time at the early service on
Christmas morning: the professional
being the 122nd psalm" Some of Wa
tertown's formost musicians received
their early training in this choir.
Dr.. Dafter came to ST. Paul's parish
in 1865 and resigned in 1870 going into
the diocese OF Fond du Lac. His last
work was at Marshfeld from which he
retired few years ago. The closing
days OF his earthly life were spent in
Marinette. The remains were accom-
panied to WatertOwn by tho family,
Bishop Weller OF Fond du Lac. and the
Rev. FIR. Campbell of Marinette, the Ri.
Rev. w. w. Webb, The Rev. C. l.. Malkry
of Milwaukee and the Rev. FIR. +. S.
PenfOld of Racine, were also present.
Bishop Webb read the burial service
Bishop Weller the committal. A quar-
tette from ST. Paul's choir sang, Il heard
voice from Heaven" At the close of
the service all present joined in singing
the very appropriate hymn, "Scftly now
the light of day."
FIR. Dafter was man of sterling in
tegrity, faithful priest and servant OF
his Master. OF him we may truly say:
"Life's work, we'll done,
Life's race, we'll run,
Life's crown, well Won"
May his soul find rest and refresh
ment in the spacious fields of Eternity:
in the presence OF God.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Intensely Interesting.

The MOravian church at Ebenezer
celebrated its sixtieth anniversary Sun
day by appropriate services, morning,
afternoon and evening hundreds of peO-
pie being present to join in the services
including twenty delegates enroute to
the Provincial Synod at Nazareth, Penn.
The church was founded June II, 1853,
by Rev. Kaltenbrunn and was the moth
er church for all the congregations in
this vicinity and from which went forth
the spirit which organized churches In
Minnesota, North Dakota and Alberta,
Canada The exercises were intensely
interesting and brought to remembrance
the labor and sacrifices of those. who
labored in the vineyard in the early
days to establish the faith.
MORNING.
Organ Prelude
William Trachte
Scripture and historical sketch
The Rev. +. Heinrich
Greetings from the provincial elders
conference
Rt Rev. Karl Mueller
Anthem by choir
Rev. G. T. Bahnson, West Salem, Ill.
"reminiscences of the Early Days
Rev. I'll. Lehman, Unionville
beneulctlOu------
Rev. H. Meinert. Lake Mills
AFTERNOON.
Scripture reading
Rev. Meinert, Calgary, Canada
Rev. Charter Steinfort, ElmwOOd
Rev. Theodore Kant, Mamre
Letter OF Greeting
Spirit of Revival Of the Early Days
Rev. FL. Meinelt
Cloud OF Influence
Rev. TheO. Weingarth
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
RAISING ALFALFA IN ILLINOIS

Charles e. Yanney of Mclean coun-
ty, on the George 8. Hanna Place, has
some remarkable results with alfalfa.
He got good stand on six acres by
breaking the ground the last of July,
disktng it three times, narrowing and
cross-harrowing two or three times,
dragging twice, sowing 20 pounds per
acre of seed broadcast, narrowing
1t In and rolling the ground This
was In 1906. The alfalfa grew about
four inches high that fall and was not
cut. In 1907, 1t yielded about two
tons per acre, but in addition $50 pigs
In 1908, the big returns began.
Three cutting of hay returned 2h
tons per acre, but in addition $50 pigs
were pastured on this alfalfa from the
time Of the first cutting until Deem
Der. The pigs were bought when
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
TWONOTED AUTHORITIES ON ALFALFA

In speaking of his experience in the
growing of alfalfa, the Hon. A. P.
Grout Of Winchester, ILL.,, one of the
largest alfalfa growers in the state,
has this to say:
my success at first in growing al
falfa was not startling, but on the
contrary met with many discourage
ments. Had 1t not been for the dod-
dies, (sheep and hogs) that seemed SO
fond of 1t, and thrfved SO well on the
small quantities I was able to furnish
them, 1t Is doubtful II / would have
kept up the struggle. A knowledge
of its wonderful feeding value gained
by experience was the incentive that
urged me on.
The time has come In my expert
ence, and l believe in the experience
OF every alfalfa grower, when just a.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

hogs and rs pigs bought at that time
1t is estimated that the 83 hogs which
weighed rs or 80 pounds In the spring
made gain Of rs pounds per head
The ones sold in August averaged
1872 pounds and those kept till later
225. Counting only 80 hogs and moth
ing for the pigs, they returned, after
paying for the ESQ bushels Of corn
fed, $4,000 to the credit Of the alfal-
IA alone; the hay was worth $4,000;
total $693.00, or s115.50 per acre.
This alfalfa was not injured by this
extra hard treatment but some parts
Of it were frozen out last winter and
this spring the field was disked and
cross-disked and the thin spots re-
seeded, securing fair stand While
many doubt that alfalfa is suited to
Illinois, not having examined the evil
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

certain and favorable results are ex-
pected from seeding to alfalfa as
from any other crop.
at is not SO much the soil, the eli
mate or the location, as in knowing
how. That fact has been clearly dem
onstrated.
'In my judgment, alfalfa is the most
valuable farm crop that can be grown
in Illinois, and yet comparatively lit
tie lis known about 1t In the state. !
know of nothing that will do more
for the development OF the state or
add more to its wealth than
thorough knowledge and understand
Ing OF alfalfa.
IT do not know Of any greater or
more valuable Gervice that the few
successful alfalfa growers, who have
learned the lesson, can render their
state than to spread far and wide a
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
AdjOurnne

The Schempf Bros. Co. are contemplate
ing an addition to its store building
the adding OF another story to east side
so there will be more room to accommodate
the increasing business OF the firm. II
it is decided to build the addition, work
will be begun about August Is. The
company has also decided to increase Its
capital from 100000 to $4,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

knowledge of alfalfa, and encourage
It's cultivation and use by the farmers
Of Illinois. To be instrumental in
bringing into general use plant
which will add untold wealth, not only
to the farm, but to every other in
terest, will be far more creditabie and
more deserving of honor than that
usually accorded for any public ser
vice."
Joe Wing Believes In Alfalfa.
Joseph E. Wing Of Ohio, who has
100 acres of alfalfa, and who Is one
Of the best known authorities on this
crop in the United States, says:
alfalfa is a perennial enduring on
well drained soil from five to fifty
years with one sowing. 1t may be
cut from three to five times a year,
and will yield In the region Of the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
In the Social Realm.

Mr.. Robert Kuhn and Miss Zayda
Schliewe were united in wedlOck
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock at tie
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Schliewe, 22S Emerald
street, the Rev. Julius Klingman pastor
of St. Marks Lutheran church perform
ing the ceremony. Mr.. Irwin Schliewe,
brother of the bride, was best man and
maid OF honor was Miss Emma Jantzen.
A reception followed the ceremony, in
innate friends and relatives being pres
ent. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Kuhn de-
parted on brief wedding tour and upon
their return will begin housekeeping at
Ala Main street, where the groom is en-
gagged in business. The young couple
have the best wishes of host of friends
for their happiness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Mrs. George j. Nickels and daughter
Miss Ora. and son Harry of Duluth
Mimi, are guests at the home of John G.
Nickels, 100 College avenue and will
make an extended visit with friends
in the city. NJ. NickeIs will come and
accompany them home.
Attorney John g. Conway and F. A.
Novak were business visitors in Jeffer-
son one day last week.
Mrs. Fannie Travis, of Plainville
Kan, has been visitor the past week
at the home of Mrs. NJ. E. harrington.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

corn belt from three to six tons Of
hay per acre. The composition of al
falfa hay Is such that 1t has almost
the same nutritive value as wheat
bran. and may be substituted for
wheat bran in the feed ration with
good results. AS a feed for all
classes of live stock it is unexceled.
Every animal upon the farm loves al
falfa and thrives upon 1t. AS pas
ture plant for hogs 1t has no equal in
the amount which animals will gain
from an acre Of 1t, as much as 600
pounds Of pork per acre being fire.
quentiy reported where hogs have
grazed it. 1t Is also the best horse
pasture known, and 1t sometimes is
used as pasture for sheep and
cows, although one must observe due
care In pasturing 1t with these anil
mails, since they may bloat"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Annual Cdmpmeeting.

The annual campmeeting of the Ger
man nj. E. church for the Milwaukee
district which includes Watertown is
cow in progress at the camping grounds
in the southwestern part of the city and
will continue over Sunday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

A good man has passed away, Mr.. Jo-
seph Wetter who closed his eyes in what
mortals call death at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Joseph Peirick, route 2,
Wednesday morning. He was in the
employ of Hertel and Hoffman, in their
tailoring department. for many years
until his failing health made it neces-
sary for him to seek rest about year
ago. The deceased was of quiet, I'M
assuming disposition and esteemed by
all who knew him. The funeral took
place this morning at St. Henry's church
at 10 o'clock and the interment was in
the church cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

ties Of the Bible have all been men Of
faith. Their faith did not make them
perfect, nor were their works always
acceptable In Gods sight. Hut He pun
ished them for evil works. and reward
ed them for faith. Thus we find in the
Bible record that some Of Gods favor
ties committed grievous sins and made
serious mistakes. a, Nevertheless. they
maintained Gods favor. by reason of
their faith. OF all religious books ever
written the Bible is perhaps the most
candid. 1t tells of the mistakes and
the sins of the very men which it holds
up as examples. Yet the Bible incul-
Gates the highest possible standards Of
righteousness, In word, deed and
thought
The Faith Before Christ Came.
The first proclamation Of Gods pur-
poses respecting humanity was made
to Abraham. After Abraham had man
ifested his faith, God declared that
He would greatly bless him and his
posterity, so that through him would
eventually come children who would
mankind, and who would rescue all
from the power of sin and death. 'Tn
thee and in thy Seed shall all the fam
lies of the earth be blessed"
For years God tested Abraham. Yet
his faith staggered not" After Isaac
had been born and as yet had no child
God directed that this son of promise
hf, hot
ment OF faith Abraham had acquired
when he was ready to obey. accounting
that God was able to raise Isaac from
the deadl o the blessing of such faith.
1t was the same with Isaac and ia
cob. That promise Influenced the whole
course of their lives. Although they
understood practically nothing of how
God would accomplish so great bless
ing, yet their faith laid hold upon the
fact It made them more like God 1t
shaped every interest of life.
By and by, Israel was called the peo-
ple OF God The Covenant of Sinai
pledged them to be a holy nation. God
cOvenanted with them that if they
would keep His Law blamelessly, He
would fulfil In them the Promise made
to Abraham. He knew that imperfect
men could not keep His perfect Law;
but He let them try, thereby learning
the lesson Through that lesson He
would give instruction to the angels
respecting His righteousness, and also
to Spiritual Israel. whom later He
would develop and through whom the
blessing actually would come.
During the Jewish Age, God blessed
those Israelites who shared Abraham's
faith. st. Paul could enumerate con-
siderable number who pleased God be-
cause Of their faith. Those Ancient
Worthless, although they will not be the
Seed Of Abraham In the highest sense.
on the spirit plane, will be the seed Of
blessing on the earthly plane-the chan
mel through which blessings will ulti-
mately come to all nations.
Faith since Christ Came.
Christ's coming did not change the
Divine Purpose, and therefore did not
change the faith of Gods people. Je-
sus and the Apostles believed and
taught the very Gospel which st. Paul
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Auction Bills.

The Printing Department of the Lead
er is equipped with the very newest,
latest type and material for producing
auction sale bills. we'll printed bill
makes better sale for you. Fifteen
line classified advertisement free in the
Weekly Leader with each order of bills.
WatertOwn Leader,
108 Second St.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Coburn on Alfalfa.

''The cultivation and feeding of al
falfa mark the highest development
Of modern agriculture Alfalfa Is one
of natures choicest gifts to man; it
Is the preserver and the conserver Of
the homestead. 1t does not fail from
old age. 1t loves the sunshine. con-
verting the sunbeams into gold coin
in the pockets Of the thrifty husband
man. 1t is the greatest mortgage-lift-
er yet discovered"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Among those awarded hOnors at the
state university, who were students in
the college of letters and science, was
Miss Margaret Eberle of this city, daugh-
ter of Postmaster and Mrs. H. T. Eberle.
Congratulations, Miss Eberle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Into the Shadows.

Another of the pioneer residents of
Watertown has passed away, Mr.. Fred
Gohres, ZIG North Washington street,
whose demise occurred yesterday morn
ing. The deceased had been resident
OF this city for many years and was we'll
known and highly respected by host of
friends and acquaintance. The funeral
will be held at the home, Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of
Watertown lodge No 49 F. and A. M. of
which he has been a member forty-nine
years. Mr.. GOhres was born June "a,
1888, and had enjoyed good health until
recently. The sorrowing members of
the family have the sympathy of all
their friends in their bereavement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

says, COO preach
ed to Abra ham.
&c a la tian 3:8.D
The Message still
was that all the
T a N | | / e 8 Of the
e q r t b would be
blessed through
Abraham's Seed.
But there was an
additional feature
to be proclaimed:
namely that Cod
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Hence He has not
made W ork S the
standard. Faith Is
Gods standard. and
He assures us that
whoever has the
proper faith must
necessarily b a V e
work s to CORE
spond.
In line with this
principle, we note
that Gods favor
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

At Chicago Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss
Amy Grant of that city to Mr.. Max u
rich of WatertOwn. The wedding cere-
mony was performed at the parsonage
of Congregational minister, only i'm
mediate relatives being present. The
bride, who for number of years, was
engaged as millinery trimmer for Mrs.
Minna LANCE, has won many friends by
her charming manners. The groom, a
member of the firm Of Dieter & Ulrich,
prOprietOrs of the New Method laundry,
is one OF WatertOwn's most upright and
promising young business men and we'll
liked by all who enjoy his acquaintance.
The mauy WatertOwn friends join in
wishing the couple happy welded life
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
High School Graduating Exercises

Wednesday evening the graduating
exercises of the High school were held
Turner opera house and fifty-seven
graduates received their diplomas, the
largest class in the history of the school,
The following W as the program:
Overture
High School Orchestra
Frances Noon
The Angel
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Glass Memorial
Irene Walloch
Valedictory $500
Alvin Brendemuehl
The Vision Faure
Girls Glee Club
| Address "The Builders"
William Lloyd Davis, Madison
Voice of the Western Wind j. Barney
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Diplomas --
Hon. W. F. Voss, President of Board
| Music
High School Orchestra
The salutation by Frances Noon, the
valedictory by Alvin Brendemuehl and
address by William Lloyd Jones Of
Madison, were fine and of high order.
The class colors gold and white, &C.
cupied a position of honor and the class
motto. Impossible is Un-American,'
was very appropriate to the class of
1918. The class honors went by rank
to Alvin Brendemuehl, Frances Noon,
Irene Walloch and Renata Hoeffler,
while the class honors by election were
divided as follows: Herman Walther,
president; Frances Noon, vice-president;
Lillian King, secretary; Owain Hughes,
treasurer.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by Hon. w. F. Yoss, presi-
dent of the Board of Education with ao-
propriate remaks to the student body.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Alfalfa Is most valuable In the Corn
Belt, because the Corn Belt has an
abundance Of starch and is short In
protein.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Closing Exercises at st. Bernard's
School.

Simple but interesting exercises were
held Wednesday morning by the paro-
chial school Of st. Demands church
which ended the most successful school
year in the history of the church. The
program was as follows:
Song of Welcome School Chorus
Recitation, 'Bobolipk" Mary Conway
Murmuring Sea School Chorus
Recitation, Don't Nag" May Fitzgerald
Recitation, Like His Mother
LeonOr Salick
Valedictory The Graduates
A Song of Farewell The Graduates
Closing remarks Rev. T. Hennessy
Awarding of prizes and comforting of
diplomas.
Miss Pearl O'Brien is spending few
days with relatives at Linden.
Miss Maude Macpherson, state libra
rian at Olympia, Wash, is spending a
few days in the city, a guest at the
Stiemke home.
Oscar Zillisch who is a student in the
State University is at home for the sum-
mer Yacal ion.
Alvin Brendemuehl has been awarded
a gold metal by the Remington Type
writer Co. for his skill in typewriting
at the high school. Alvin is proud
young man and has right to be.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Fisher of Madi-
son, have been guest during the
week at the home of D. C. Gle. Mrs.
Fisher and Mrs. Gle are sisters.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20
Ef N QBROkLYN -
NllEABE RNACLE)
.--e-
THE VICTORIES OF FAITH.
Acts 7:916; Hebrews 11:20-22-
June 20.

The VICTORIES OF FAITH.
Acts 7:916; Hebrews II: 20 22-
June %.
"This Is the pictory that orercometh hs
.oorfd, ereR our faith ~ John 5:I.
y" e live in a day when faith Is
greatly discounted. People
M seem disposed to say, Il
care not what man be-
heves, If only his life be honorable"
by this generally Is meant that faith
Is OF no consequence. Those who so
hold usually put honor of men as the
highest goal. Their sentiments, trans
lated into plain English, would be,
with all your getting. get money and
prosperity; for without these, you will
never prosper in the present life"
The Bible standpoint. however. is
the very reverse of this. Gods Word
puts faith first, and builds character
upon that faith. God declares that no
human being can do perfect works.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

On June Is, at St. Francis Xavier
church. Wilmette, ILL.,, occurred the mar
riage OF Miss Elizabeth Theresa Robin
son to Mr.. Patrick L. O Meara of ely
man. Both are former residents of the
town Of Clyman and are we'll known in
this vicinity.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William Otto will enter
tain Sunday, the occasion being Mr.. O's.
birthday. Many happy returns, Will.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

Howe-I understand your friend
Bangs recently led charming widow
to the matrimonial altar.
Wise-I don't know about that.
I'm inclined to think she pushed him
there.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-06-20

"TMs Is the pictory that opercometh hs
.oorld, ereR our fdith"- John 5:I.