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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
Leader a fond farewell,
Yours respectfully,
Ward L. Swift.
Our Retirement,

For over eight years, the writer
has been identified with the Lea
der, either as owner, publisher or
editor, and has labored earnestly
and faithfully for. the moral, So
cial and material betterment of
Watertown and the public general
ly. AS the pages of the paper has
evidenced, he has been inspired by
high sense of moral obligation to
the patrons of the Leader and
sought to give them a newspaper
that would have an influence for
good in the home and family.
In his condemnation of evil do
ing, he has labored to make his
criticisms impersonal, SO as not
to bring shame and sorrow to the
families of the wrong doors, they
not being responsible for their
acts and so should not suffer be-
cause of the infraction of law by
husband, father or son. While at
times, our COMBINATIONS of law
lessness have been caustic, it has
been general in its application tor
The reasons stated, and he is con-
hdent that the Leader has been a
moral force in bringing about high
er moral standards of living as far
as its influence was felt.
We realize that we have made a
few enemies, whom we forgive, and
a host of friends whose friendship
we shall cherish in all the years to
come and formed associations that
have been exceedingly pleasant.
We are under obligations to many
for patronage given, words of en-
couragement spoken and aid ex-
tended to us during the years we
have been a resident of Water
town. To particularize would fill
a page of the Leader and we en-
brace this opportunity to thank
them Individually and collectively
for all the kindnesses received and
wish each and all success and hap
piness.
We shall continue to be a resi-
dent of Watertown and give moral
support to every good word and
work with, charity toward all and
malice toward none"
In closing, we bespeak for E.
w. Feldschneider the same sup
port and encouragement the Lea
der has received. He is a young
man of exemplary habits, a native
of the city, a graduate of the local
high school and has studied three
years at the state university, also
a special course in journalism. He
possesses marked ability, is hon.
orabie and manly, and worthy of
the confidence of all and his sue
cess is our wish. To the city press,
especially Bro. Moore, we appre-
ciate the many courtesies received,
and now we must say Goodbye, as
a journal, but not farewell as a
citizen, with nothing but love in
our heart for all.
Yours sincerely,
p Fl Swift
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
The King of All LdXdtiVeS

For constipation, headaches, indigest=
ion and dyspepsia, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo,
N. Y, says they are the king of all lax
atives. They are blessing to all my
family and [ always keep a box at
home" Get box and get we'll. Price
25c. Recommended by the Gamm Corner
Drug Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

1t is mighty singular that men
who are crazy to hold Office, dis
cover that soon after getting into
office, they cannot live on the sal
airy paid and either must have an
increase or neglect performing the
duties of the office for which they
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
First Pub. June 27-4T.I

Notice OF Proceedings.
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Jefferson
County, In Probate
In. the matter of the estate of Wilhelm Melster
late of the city of Palmyra in said county
Deceased
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 WATERFOWL
in said county, on the 9Th day of August A.
D. 1913, at the opening of court on that day as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard, the
following matters will be heard and considered:
The petition of Richard Elsner to admit to pro-
bate the last will and testament of said Wilhelm
Melster, deceased, and for the appointm ent OF
the executors therein named.
Dated this 25th day of June A. D. 1918.
By the Court:
Charles B. Rogers,
County Judge.
Kading C Kading, Attorneys.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
Our VdlediCtOry.

With the present issue, the un-
dersigned sewers his connection
with the Watertown Weekly Lea
der, the business enterprise TODAY
passing into the control of Erwin
w. Feldschneider, who for the
past eighteen months has been on
the reportorial staff of the local
evening paper.
Mr.. Feldschneider needs no in
PRODUCTION to the citizens of Wat
ertown. To him the retiring pub
Usher of the Leader extends his
most earnest wish for a success
full career, and holds a firm con-
hdence that he will succeed in his
first and important business ven
ture. He is Watertown young
man-born and reared here; per-
feet gentleman, as can be attest
ed by all who know him, especial
ly those who have watched his
steps through life and the ad-
vancement made. He is a young
man of exemplary habits, possess
ing noble traits of character, which
his friends hope and believe will
have an abiding place with him
throughout the long career he gives
promise to.
The excellent reputation Mr..
Feldschneider has attained entities
him him to a hearty endorsement
In the way of a generous patron
age on the part of the business
men of WATERFOWL and citizens
generally. He is an ambitious
young man and enters an enterprise
in his journalistic career in the
modest way of a weekly publica-
ton. This he expects to continue,
possessing a faith that time and
circumstances will warrant ex-
pansions in his business enterprise.
In return for his faith in his towns
people, they in turn should ex-
tend to him every possible Cour-
tesy and generous patronage.
To the friends who have stood
loyalty by the Leader, we ask
them to continue their encourage
ment in that substantial way-a
liberal patronage realizing that
such encouragement is what makes
better conditions.
In severing my connection with
the Leader, it is with a feeling of
deep regret, for | feel that |
have made friends in Watertown,
as well as enemies. To the friends,
| will say that my wish is that the
friendship will never falter. To
my enemies, | only hope for their
Ina,erial and moral welfare and
trust that my mode of life will at
least warrant their respect. 1t is
difficult task-yea, an impossi-
bility to attempt to WELD an in
fiuence for the moral uplift of a
community without treading on
treacherous ground, and in closing
| wish to say than not a sentence
written along these lines would l
recall, were it possible.
With a feeling that | have &C.
complished mite OF good in the
community, and no harm beyond
repair, bid the readers of the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
IF. ?. June 1874 7.
1ading &c Kading, Attorneys.

IF. p. June 1874 T.
Notice of Hearing on Final Account.
State of Wisconsin, County Court Jefferson
County.-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Archie R. Jones'
late of the town of Ixonia in said county, deeeas-
ed.
Notice is herNNv given that at special term
of the County Coz t, to be held in and for said
county, at the C4ly Hall in the City of Watertown
in said County. on the 9Th day of August A. D.
l9lS at tne opening Oh court on that cay gay or as
following matters will be heard and considered:
The petition of William Lewis, administrator
of said estate, praying for the examination and
allowance of his final account therein. including
debts and claims paid not filed and allowed,
and for the assignment of the residue of said
estate to the persons entitled thereto.
Dated this 18th day of June A. D. 1918.
By the Court:
Charles B. Rogers,
County Judge.
Skinner &c Thauer Attys.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
Notice.

The Milwaukee Sentinel is putting
out in conjunction with their paper sew
eral valuable household premiums. In
formation in regard TO the same can be
secured by writing them postal.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

and perhaps con-
sidering how wise
it was that forty
years before he
had been unsuc-
cessful in arous-
ing his brethren
to fee fro N
Egypt. He could
now see, in the
light Of maturer
years, W b a t a
bprcI11oon ia SIX he
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

are paid to make money on the
side. Such men should resign, that
men may be appointed, whose love
of money is subordinate to their
s5nse of duty to the public.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

Train No. 33 arrives from Milwaukee
and departs for Madison at 1872 a. M.
except Sunday.
Train No. 410 arrives from Madison at
800 a. M. except Sunday.
Train No. Z arrives from Chicago and
departs for Madison at 3:11 p, N. daily
except Sunday.
Train No. % arrives from Chicago and
departs for Madison at 6:33 p. IN. except
Sunday.
Train No. IA arrives from Madison at
500 p. N. daily except Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from the east at
7:45 p. M. daily.
Sunday excursion train arrives from
Milwaukee at $50 a. N. and goes thru
to Madison, returning at $50 p. IN.
*Stops at Watertown Junction only.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

what response ne
should make If
t b e Israelites
s b o u d inquire
which God had
sent him. The
Divine response
was that Gods
name is, 81 AM
THAT I AM
the self-existent
One. But Moses
was so distrust-
fui of himself
+ n n + hn nrUa9
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

Statistics furnished by the state
board of control, show that the in
sane population in the state is
increasing rapidly. No one need
be surprised for the state has suf-
fered for years under progressive
lunacy and it was to be expected
that it might become general, es-
pecially after the exhibition of our
present legislature.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

1t is rumored at Madison that
Adiutant General Charles A. Board
man is about to resign in order to
become a candidate for governor,
but whether as a progressive, bull
mooser or a republican is not re-
ported,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

If the writer was a member of
the state legislature, he would GER
tainly vote against any and all
arti-lobby legislation out of self
respect. The man who is afraid
to trust himself could serve the
people to a better advantage in a
barnyard with fertilizing fork in
his hand.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
A Big PAYROLL.

Last week, the Watertown Canning
company paid out to help nearly $4,000.
The cannery is in full operation and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
Selling Mitchell Autos.

During the week the Knospe Bros.
sold Mitchell auto to Fred Albrecht
route 6, and now Fred can come to town
like a millionaire.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

There used to be saying, 1t
would puzzle a Philadelphia law
yer" Many Of the laws passed
by the present state legislature
would puzzle dozen of them for
they are not only foolish, but alb
solutely unnecessary.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

There is one satisfaction to be
gained from the graft expose in
congress; not a member at the
present time from Wisconsin is
involved, showing that our delega-
ton can be trusted to do the right
thing because it is right.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

The department of justice at
Washington proposes to cite the
Standard Oil Co. for. contempt of
court. If it does, the Standard
will have more contempt tor the
court than ever.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18

Why not send Hon. Hall Coop
er, member of congress from the
first district, to the senate? He is
able, clean and has a mind of his
own. He has had much legislative
experience and can be trusted.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18
Railway Timetables.
CHICAGO 81 NORTHWESTERN
SOTTTH

CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
SOUTH
*Chicago Passenger. :35 a. m.
*Chicago Passenger. ......... II :05 a. III.
*ChIcagO. ...... ~ p. M.
GAINESVILLE Passenger. ..7:15 p. m
5 :35 .. m. train makes close cOnnec-
tions for the west at jefferson Junction,
also for Milwaukee.
Both II :05 a. IN. and 7:15 p. m. trains
make close connections at jefferson
Junction for Madison and ali points
west.
NORTH.
screen Bay passenger ........7:5 a. NJ.
Green Bay Observation-Disclosures 10 a. m.
Screen Bay Passenger. .2:43 p. m
*NOrthern Michigan. .S:25 p. m
Rockford Passenger arrives at Water
Town al $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 Clynan juno
ton at p. ID.
*These trains leave daily except Sunday
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL
EAST.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-18


"A TT OSES was forty years old
nv when he fed from Pharaoh.
discouraged. He was eighty
years old when God called
him to be leader of Israel. The first
forty years were an ordinary school
ing; the last forty, special schooling
in meekness. He was now ready for
service at exactly the time when God
wished to use him. So thoroughly dis
couraged had he become that he who
was SO ready TO lead the hosts of Is
rael without special Divine commits
sion was now so distrustful of himself
that even when called of God he apol-
ogiZed. pleading his unitness, etc.
He did not realize that he had only
then become fit.
Moses was tending Jethro's f1ocks,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26
EIaxseed Meal For Calves.

New milk is a balanced ration for a
calf. as it contains the protein and the
carbohydrates in the right proportion.
When milk is skinned the fat is taken
out. and an unbalanced ration is the
result, II that is richer in protein than
it ought to he for the young calf. There
is nothing better to replace this fat
than tlaNSccd meal. Get the raw fax
seed ground. 1t contains 30 per cent
Of fat. Cook this into Il jelly. and feed
II calf a small amount of this ut first
with the skimmilk. after which the
quantity may be gradually increased.
There is nothing else equal to flax
seed meal to take the place vt the
butter fat removed from milk for
young Calves Iowa Homestead.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26
CUSTOMS OF the DUNKERS.

on the breast. the white apron and the
plain gray or drah stuff of their
dresses. The Dunkers live in peace
course to law to redress an injury done
to them. Disputes among themselves
are settled by the elders, whose deci-
sion is final, and only in exceptional
eases do they institute lawsuits
against the people of the world. They
are averse to accepting public Office
and rarely. if ever. exercise the right
of franchise. However. the Dunkers'
ideal of personal conduct is a high one.
They are temperate to abstemions
ness. industrious and economical, and
C~arlyle's gospel work is theirs.-Wii-
sons "Rambles In Colonial Byways."
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26
HOME MIXED FERTILIZER.
Called Best Because Materials Can Be
Adjusted to Ones Own Soil.

Much doubt still exists among farm
ers concerning the home mixing Of
fertilizers. Many seem to think the
price paid for home mixed and ready
mixed goods and that the mixing an
not be done rs thoroughly by hand
as the methods in use by the manufac-
turers for mixing. says a correspond
ent of the Orange Judd Farmer.
Taking the first item into considera-
ton, the difference in price at present
is not so vastly different from what it
was in former years, because ferti-
lizer manufacturers would rather sell
ready mixed goods. Therefore they
have placed the price Of chemicals and
ready mixed goods at a rate where
it is no inducement to buy the chelni-
calls. yet 1t is good practice to use
chemicals. The formula can be COM
puted and adjusted to comply with
the conditions existing in your own soil
and a saving made by not adding the
expense Of paying so much for freight
on something that does not always
contain fertility. Secondly, the mixing
a be done fully as we'll as you would
receive it ready mixed by taking these
precautions.
Availability depends largely on fine
ness of materials used. so. therefore.
shoveling the tankage, acid phosphate
and potash over a screen and grinding
or rolling the nitrate Of soda and
screening the same will bring satisfac-
tory results. Each material should be
pulverized so as to pass through the
screen. The ingredients can then be
quickly and thoroughly mixed by start
ing a cone shaped pile and allowing
each shovelful to fall and roll from top
to floor. Three such procedures are
usually sufficient.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26

ties should be Il secondary matter, but
should not he entirely lost sight of.
When inspecting a bunch Of beef cat
tie the eye of the we'll trained breeder
or buyer will naturally rest on the
backs. You want to get well sprung
ribs. great heart girth, good width of
loin and hooks and tail smoothly set
on.
The Under line, like the top line.
should be straight, TANKS full, broad
between the legs and briSket well
formed; the neck should be Of me-
dunn length and we'll tapered to a neat
thrOatlatch; the heed should be rather
short and wide between the eyes; the
body should oe medium length, broad
and deep and supported Oh -four short,
medium heavy boned legs. Take an
animal with long legs, long in the
coupling, long joints and long mead,
and he viii he a hard keeper. Select
we'll grown animals with strong con-
stitution. quiet disposition and Of the
best blood lines Orange Judd Farmer.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26

The dress and customs Of the Dun
kers are as primitive as their creed.
The men let their boards grow and part
their flowing hair in the middle and
wear SLOUGH hats and the plaintst or
clothes. The garb Of the women is
equally plain and severe. There arc
no milliners among them. for each Wo-
man makes her own hat, Il simple
matter. since no feathers or other orna-
meutation is allowed. while the wear
ing of jewelry is strictly forbidden.
However. the bunker women are
seldom wanting in comeliness. Their
fuces are nearly always sweet II
gentle, while an air of almost sanity
simplicity is given them by the clean
starched car. the handkerchief crossed
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26
Carrots as Stock Food.

No root is more relished by domestic
animals than carrots. Weight for
weight. they are somewhat less nutri-
tious than potatoes, but the greater
yield more than makes up the differ
ence in quality. Horses are especially
fond Of carrots and when not working
hard should have carrots as a part Of
their ration. They keep up their con-
dition and give them a fine glossy coat.
When fed to COWS they somewhat
increase the richness of milk and are
thought by some to give a richer color
to butter. They are also q valuable
food for sheep and lambs.-Farm Prog
reSS.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26

sisting principally Of gymnastic stunts.
We stayed till the end, however, the
girls Of our party being interested in
the fine appearance of the young
Ajaxes.
"We had gone home and I was dress.
ing for dinner when, looking out of my
window, l saw a young man dressed in
the height of fashion coming up the
walk. In a few minutes Susan handed
me a card and a note Of introduction
from my friend, Adele Perkins. As
soon as l had finished my toilet l Went
down into the drawing room to greet
the caller.
II never was so puzzled in my life
l was sure I had seen the man before,
but where l could not tell. l was look
ing at him, trying in vain to place him,
| when his face lighted up with a smile.
| Then the truth-the undeniable truth
broke in upon me. He was the pop
corn seller Of the circus"
"Heavens".' exclaimed the listener,
raising her hands.
There he stood, evidently enjoying
my surprise, while I, who had extend.
ed my hand, drew back.
81 haven't come he said, to sell
you a cake of the celebrated popcorn
from the sunny land Of Brazil. l have
come to call upon the friend Of my
cousin, Adele Perkins. But before
asking to be treated as a guest I will
explain that the company Of perform
ers you saw today are all fellow stu
dents Of mine at college. They need
what they make in this to en-
able them to pursue their studies. I,
on the contrary, have been born with
a silver spoon in my mouth. But /
am a practical chap, and my father,
being Of the same mind as myself, pre-
fers that l shall work my way through
college as a preparation for the duties
that are expected to fall to me when
l have finished my education. have
therefore joined my chums as pop.
corr seller and make bold to say that
l keep up my end Of the profits
my dear, you can imagine my as
constituent at hearing this bowling
swell tel! how he came to be a men,
Der Of a circus company. l invited
him to dinner, but he declined be-
cause if he accepted he would be too
late for the evening performance. Aft
or dinner returned to my room. fcign-
ing a headache. and. taking a maid,
slipped out a back door and went to
the circus. We had barely got seated
when the popcorn seller strutted by.
/ was curious to hear where his pop.
corn would come from this time
"Where:"
about the south pole"
And the d~enouement""
II never could Danish the popcorn
sellers smile"
"And where did Mr.. Beach come in ?"
He didn't come in at all; he went
out"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-26
DRAIN TILE ADVICE.
Here's a Man Says Hard Burned
Ground Shale Is Best.

The results of my observations and
experience in the use Of farm drain
tile manufactured from different ma
~terials, says a correspondent Of the
Country Gentleman. warrant ME III &c
vocatiny the use of the hard burned
ground shale tile. The notion held at
one time in the history of tile drain
age that tile had to be porous to drain
the land properly has been demon
Strated as noneS>ential. for the water
enters at the joints only.
The objection 10 the porous clay tiles
is that they will not stand up under
certain conditions of frost action, and,
though they may be Il little cheaper in
initial outlay. they have proved expen-
sive in the long run.
| have eel clay tiles that had been
allowed to lie in Il pile over whit I
badly crumbled on the bottom layers.
and in some instances where the tiles
were spread along the ditch in the fail,
but did not get covered. they were
found in the spring to he ruined.
Often in a drainage system there are
places where the drain for Il short dis
lance will not he below the frost line,
and if the tiles crumble at that point
the whole system is deranged. 1t has
been my experience that this cannot
occur where the hard burned shale
tiles are used.