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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Madison Letter.

Madison, July 6, (SpeciaD-An effect
i've and practical cooperative selling and
buying statute is likely to pass this leg
isIature. Pr0gressives have been work
ing on the bill for several weeks, and
have drawn on national experts for sug-
gestiOns. The bill viii not be as com
prehensive as might have been written
if the legislature had recessed until
January, but will go as far as the limit
ed investigation and time will make
possible, the disposition of the Progress
sives being to insist upon this field be-
ing approached in Wisconsin's success
ful advance in progressive legislation.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. =
The new workmen's compensation bill
is now law. This bill rounds out this
legislation of two years, the principle
having proven its practicability and
benefit. Wisconsin now has the most
far-reaching law of this kind in the
United States. By the provisions Of the
bill practically every employer of more
than four employees in the state will be
under the act, and the great question of
risk and damage in industry will be well
toward being settled in Wisconsin. The
old harsh rules of the common law,
formed in the days when industry was~a
hOmelike occupation compared with its
many comp ications and dangers today,
have been abolished and rules of COM
pensation laid down that will make the
industry as we'll as the unfortunate in
dividual assume the risks and meet the
consequences Of injury.
FEE SPLITTING ABOLISHED.
The Hoyt bill prohibiting fee-split-
ting by physicians has become a
law. This abuse is nation wide and
Wisconsin is in the van Of general
movement for its abolition.
RURAL SCHOOL AID.
Senator Teasdales bill giving 5000
month to each rural school Of the first
class having an experienced normal
graduates or equivalent as teacher, and
S.. 90 month to each second class rural
school having an experienced teacher
with first class grade certificate, has
passed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
The Inquest.

Atthe inquest held Saturday afternoon
before Justice W. II. Rohr to inquire in
to the death Of Henry Tesch and the
cause and manner Of his death, the jury
consisted of OWain Hughes, G. j. Rus
sell. w. j. Weber, Albert Bonner, r.
Sch0tt and j. 2. Holland and was con-
Quoted by L. j. Mistee, county attorney
After hearing the testimony of the wit
ness. the jury renaered verdict to the
effect, that the said Henry Tesch came
to his death June 80, 1913 by an electric
shock while at work on a pole of the
Watertown Gas & Electric Co. in the
city of Watert0wn, while current Of
1890 volts was On-the wires
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Returns from GETTYSBURG.

William Schumacher returned Tines
day afternoon from the big reunion held
at Gettysburg, July Ia, and is enthusi-
astlc over the experiences at the gather
ing OF the Blue and Gray on that great
battle ground. lie says, that all sec
tlonal feeling has disappeared and that
the boys who wore the blue and gray are
brothers. That everything possible was
done for the comfort of the old veterans,
who will never forget the meeting. Com
rade Schumacher served in Co. b. 26th
Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers which
took part in the famous battle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Straw Property Sold.

The Straw property at the corner Of
West Main and North Water belonging
to the estate Of the late Charles E. Straw
has been sold to Louis Schmutzler sub
ject to the approval of the county judge
of Jefferson county. the reported c0nsid-
GRAFTON being $4,000. The two store
rooms have been occupied by j. B. Muir
ply either by himself or as partner
for forty-three years in which large
and profitable business has been built
up in the painting trade, sale OF wall
paper, paints, OILS, etc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Minimum Scale Forty Dollars

According to the provisions of a law
recently passed by the state Legislature
a minimum wage Of $40 per month must
be paid teachers in the rural schools,
and official notice of the action of leg
islature has been sent to all county SUI
perintendeDts The penalty for not
adopting the wage scale is forfeiture of
state school money. 1t will be rather
hard in districts where the attendance
Of pupils is small.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
In the Social Realm.

MIR. and Mrs. Charles Vergenz enter
tanned on July in honor of Mrs. Flo
renee Biebcr of Spokane, Wash, Those
present were Mrs. Florence Bieber, Spo-
kane. Wash; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Yake.
Hillside; Mr.. and Mrs William Vergenz
lxonia; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hardt, Ocon-
omOwoc; Mr.. and Mrs Otto Schultz.
Farminqton; Fred Vergenz, Fox Lake;
Mr.. and Mrs. r. MarGuardt, Ruth.
Charles and Edward Vergenz, this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Orange Blossoms.

A very pretty wedding was sOlemnized
Tuesday evening at ST. Marks Lutheran
church, the Rev. julius K!ingman offici
ating. The Contracting parties were
Miss ROsalina Zimmerman of this city
and Rev. Louis Baganz of Fond du Lac.
The happy couple left on wedding tour
after which they will return to Dale
where they will reside.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
HubbletOn.

Miss Lucy Rebstein is attending Nor
NAL school at Whitewater.
doe" Cunningham of Sabula, Iowa,
was home over Sunday.
Hubbleton celebrated the Fourth at
Waterloo.
Miss Mayta Amborn spent Saturday in
WatertOwn.
The Watertown Fords defeated Hub
bleton Sunday at baseball here.
J. Fl. Rebstein has charge of the sta
tion at Ixenia at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". C. Henningsen are
entertaining company from Chicago.
Misses Mayta Amborn and Marie Reb-
stein spent Friday at Waterloo.
Mrs. II. Helm and daughters of Palmy-
ra, spent the past week at VIM. Haseleus.
Miss Irene Sullivan of Waterloo, is
visiting at the home of Will Farmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". C. Henningsen and
children motored to Lake Mills, Sunday.
Miss Anna Reynolds spent Monday in
Watertown.
Miss Marie REYNOLDS spent Friday with
Mary LaSher at Waterloo.
George ". Roberts and E. r. Elliot
transacted business in Milwaukee Tues
day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Father OrddinS Son.

Mr.. Sigmund Sandrock, son of Rev.
George SandrOck. pastor Of the Imman-
uel Lutheran church, was ordained into
the ministry Sunday evening at the I'm
manuel church, ny the Rev, John Rom
berg, president Of the Texas district,
assisted in the ceremonies which were
conducted by Rev. oandrock, father of
the candidate.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
N w Establishment.

IL. T. HippIer who purchased the sal
Don business at the corner of Main and
North Second streets, has "cut out the
back rooms" and proposes to conduct the
business free from criticism. The rooms
formerly in connection with the saloon
have been rented to William Bergen and
A. j. Macdonald who have opened pan.
tOrium in the same and will do cleaning
repairing, dyeing and pressing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
We May Get 1t.

There is bare possibility that Water
town may secure a state institution,
either a Home for the Feeble Minded or
RefOrmatory for Women. The legisa-
ture will probably make an appropria-
ton for one or the other and the state
Board of Control was very favorably i'm
pressed with the site in this city, on
which tie Advancement Association
holds an option.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Roy Roberts is visiting relatives in

Roy Roberts is visiting relatives in
Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Schroeder and
daughter Maxine Of Milwaukee. spent
Sunday here.
Miss Mary Olsen IS the guest of her
sister, Mrs. r. d. Bare.
Miss Meta Kopplin is cIerking for E.
r. Elliot & Co. at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Hrobsky of Wa
tertown, spent several days at the home
OF Frank Hr0bSky.
Miss Gertrude Dahl of Watertown,
spent several days with friends here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Old Soldiers Reunion.

Jefferson County Old Soldiers AssOci-
alton will hold its Annual Reunion at
the Court Yard in the city of Jefferson
IN August 21st. An effort will be put
forth to secure the attendance of the
Governor and his staff. and number OF
noted speakers. Remember the date.
time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

FOR SALE-My residence in Second
street, all modern improvement is
steam heating, ETC.; most desirable lOca-
tiOn, suitable for residence OF medium
large family or t0 keep roOmers or
b0ardeTs. Reason for selling too large
and intend to build smaller cottage.
Price very reasonable. DR.. f. c. Werner
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Plumbers Coming.

A convention Of the Southern Wiscon-
sin Master Plumbers will be held in this
city Tuesday. July 10. Business and
pleasure will 5e combined and in the
afternoon picnic will be held at Tivoli
island for the entertainment Of the
visit rs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
City Board of Review.

The city Board of Review met at the
City Hail Monday forenoon and ad
journed until the 28th inst. If any
citizen thinks that he has been assessed
too little or too much he can appear at
that timo and register his kick.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

The board ordered that the tuition
fund be abolished and the funds trans
erred to the school fund. ALI bills here
after to be paid by school orders.
The Finance Committee presented the
following report which was adopted and
the accounts therein were allowed, all
voting in the affirmative:
Watertown, Wis, July 2, 1913.
To the HOn., the Board Of EDUCATION,
Gentlemen,
Your Finance Committee respectfully
reports that we have examined the fol-
lowing accounts and recommend their
allowance as follows:
CLAUS & JAEGER, for drawing sup
pies S 6.45
Albert Borchart, for police service 600
Watertown Weekly Leader, for
printing proceedings, etc.----s 7.4O
Watertown Turn Verein, for hall
rent ---. $3l.uO
Thos. Brooks, for supplies -$ 200
f. G. Keck & Co., for char rents LOO
John T. Ryan, for typewriter papers 1.3O
j. B. Murphy Co., for lettering
diplomas 7.13
Carl f. NOwack, for chair rent and
carriage 'o4
Barker Lumber & Fuel Co., for
coal $l1.O6
Frank Vergenz. for freight and
drayage 80
University Extension, for services
of Commencement Speaker $500
T. J. Berto, for postage and express
advanced ------ 2.24
Mueller q Fink, for merchandise s 9.48
Times Publishing Co, for print
Jas. w. Moore, for printing $11.25
Kehr Brothers, for repairs and ma
terial s 4,92
Schmutzler & Oestreich, for chair
rent 5 l.OO
Wisconsin Telephone Co., for ser
vice -------------------.---$1 $11.15
FL. Niedecken Co., for school order
book S S.25
Remington Typewriter Co., for
supplies s 1853
American School Board Journal,
for book S 2.5O
Associated Manufacturers Co., for
busters s 4.50
Eugene DietZgen Co., for supplies LOS
Model Laundry, for work k-$ 5 2.3O
Chas. Schuman. for hauling ashes 5 300
WatertOwn Gas & Electric Co., for
gas and electricity --------- -$11.6S
Respectfully submitted,
W. Il. WOOdard,
John G. Conway,
John Chapman,
Finance Committee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Baseball Notes.

On the Fourth, the GosIings waddled
over to Waterloo and knocked the foam
out Of the Silver Foams Of Milwaukee
by a score of 10 to s and returned in the
evening with broad smiles upon their
faces.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Into The Shadows

Everyone who knew Walter Ruesch,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Ruesch were
panied To hear of his passing away Sum
day evening at the family hnme 80
North Wnter street. Walter, who held a
good position in Chicago came home
Thursday evening to spend the Fourth
with the family AMI was in excellent
spirits Friday and Saturday and enjoyed
his visit with his relatives and friends.
Sunday the family visited ut the home
nf a relative and about o'clock in the
afternoon he complained of not feeling
we'll and said he would return home
and rest. At about O'clock his sister
returning home found him in an un
conscious condition aud physicians were
summoned who lab0red in vain to restore
him TO consciousness and he passed into
that mortai sleep which knows no
ing either apopleXy or acute heart dis
ease, Walter was born in Watertown
March 5, 1894. attended Sacred Heart
college and after his graduation entered
the employ Of H. G. Christian at Johnson
Creek about two years ago and two
months ago went 10 Chicago to fill a re-
spOnsihle position in the office in that
city. Walter was most excellent
young man who entertained high ideals
Of life and had bright and promising
future before him and his untimely
transition is sad and pathetic in the ex-
treme and the family have The sympathy
o. all in their bereavement. The funer-
al took place Wednesday at $50 O'clock
At st. Henrv's Catholic church, the
pastor, Rev Philip Schweitzer celebrat-
ing the requiem mass, a large number
Of relatives and friends being present to
witness the last sad rites TO Walter.
Mr.. William Heitz passed away at his
home in route 8 Sunday morning at s
O'Clock after a lingering illness. Mr..
HeitZ was born IN Germany September
II, 1877 and came to America in 1849.
He was a man who was we'll known in
the county and was we'll liked by all
who knew him. Mr.. Heitz is sur
vived by his widow, six sons, three
daughters and seven grandchildren.
William Heitz. Lake Mills; Edward,
Misses Ella, Estelle and Anna reside al
the family home, Theodore, John, Fred
and julius, Watert0Wn. Two brothers
and sister also survive him. Christian
Heitz, Milford; Adolph Heitz, Mrs
Minnie Froehlich, Fort Atkinson. The
funeral took place Wednesday morning
from the home to Oak Hill cemetery.
The Rev. TheOb0ld K I. officiating.
Mrs. Bertha Cruel passed away at her
home, 225 Leonard street, early Monday
evening after an illness of several
months duration. Mrs. Cruel was born
in Germany October 8, 1848 She is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Paulina
Broitzmann, Elgin, III. -Four brothers
and one sister also survive. The funeral
will take place this afternoon at 2O'cIOck
from the home and services will be held
in st. Marks Lutheran church at 2:30
O'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

The Bank of Watertown will assist
you n sending money to all parts If
the world at the lowest rates and alb
solUte safety
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

That nation is greatest which gives
the world truth that makes its very
social structure new.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Board of Education.

Regular Meeting Of the Board Of Edu-
cation July End. 1913.
All members present except Commits
sioners Sipp, Williams, Werner, Schmidt,
Cebell
President Voss in the chair. Minutes
Of previous meeting read and approved
A petition of the Twilight Club asking
permission to hold the Chautahqua
meetings this summer on the vacant
so-caIed school lott was granted, the
board to have no expense therefrom.
Several accounts were presented and
referred to the Finance committee.
The annual report of the superintend-
ent was submitted and copies given to
the members. The superintendent also
made his monthly report on schools.
The Finance Committee presented
their annual report which was adopted
and placed on file:
Annual Report of the Finance Com
mittee for the year ending June 30, 1913.
TO the Hon., the Board of Education,
Gentlemen,
Your Finance Committee would re-
spectfully report that we have exam
ined the books and vouchers in the office
Of the clerk OF the Board and find them
correct.
We have also compared them with the
books of the City Treasurer and find
them to correspond.
The following is an itemized state
ment oi the receipts and disbursements
for the year ending June 30, 1913:
/. CITY SCHOOL FUND.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

The Committee on Buildings and
Grounds made verbal report on neceS-
sary repairs to school houses and grounds
and was thereupon authorized to make
minor necessary repairs, but omit paint
ing of. Webster school, all voting in the
affirmative The committee was also
authorized and directed to investigate
the heating system Of Lincoln school
and to employ an expert heating man
for that purpose, all voting in the affirm
ative.
On recommendation of the Committee
on Teachers and instruction the follow
ing teachers were appointed for the en-
suing school year, 1913-1e14 with salaries
per school month as set opposite their
respective names REPORT placed on file:
Helen Schatz, Third Grade Douglas
school, $500
f, L. Grady, Commercial Department,
High School, $4,000
William j. Trautmann, Mathematics
and First Assistant, High school, $i25.00.
All voting in the affirmative.
The Truant officer submitted his
monthly report which was referred to
the Committee on Truancy.
Adjournment,
Carl R. Field,
Clerk.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

Senator Linlev has introduced a joint
resolution providing for legislative
committee to investigate the whole sub
ject of state aid, and it is hoped that an
organized plan will give the rural
schools the relief needed.
VOTING BY MAIL.
So many practical difficulties stood
in the way of voting by mail, that it has
failed in the legislature, the bill being
finally defeated in the senate. The sub
ject will undoubtedly be taken up at the
1915 session.
RAISE HIGH SCHOOL TUITION FEF.
The fee for non resident pupils attend
ing free high schools in this state has
been raised from fifty cents to one dollar
per week. The bill also provides that
pupils may attend high school outside
the sta1 if it w0ul be more accessible
to the student.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

Are you discouraged because the thing
yon have been trying to do in the church
or community is not coming out as well
as you expected? Perhaps the trouble
is that you have been expecting too
much, at least expecting too much too
soon
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11
Out of the Ordinary.

The world measures success by mate
rial possessions and we measure even
religion by material effects; but it is
because of this varied and material situ
alton that there is the more need for the
church to show that the real man is soul.
not body.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

Balance on hand July I, 1913-- $192.53
Respectfully submitted,
William H. Wood ard,
John G. Conway.
John Chapman,
Committee on + nance
jane 30, 1913.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

The Dough Mixers woke up Saturday
afternoon at Washington Park and gave
the G. B. Lewis team the whole bakery
winning by score of s to and the
Lewis team went home wondering what
allied the Kramer Bak9rs for they had
never acted like that before.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

In the game Sunday afternoon at
Washington Park the Goslings defeated
tee Pulaskis Of Milwaukee by score of
s to Z. The game was not credit to
either team, the only wonder being thai
who witnessed the game were badly dis
appointed. The home team has now
dropped to fifth place in the league
schedule and we guess that all hope Of
winning the pennant this year has gone.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-07-11

Balance on hand July l, 1913 So, ,31S "a
II. TUITION FUND.
a. Receipts.
Balance on hand July l, 1912--- S163.23
From Tuition -----------------S S129. 26
Total Receipts ts 1922. 40
b. Disbursements
Miscellaneous BillsS SLAP
Repairs and improvements 5.95
Printing and Furnishings 2.S5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-04
Cony Candidates
For Track Team.

The GonH High school track team
held its first outdoor practice, Mon
day afternoon, on School Street
About % men reported, ready for
work
After trials by time. Coach Cole
picked the following runners to con-
stitute temporary squad; Leighton
(CaptD, Swift, Turner, Atherton,
Tabor Brennan, Libby and Grenier.
1t is the intention of the school to
send a team, consisting of four men
and on alternate, to the Bowdoin Col
lege Interscholastic indoor meet to be
held. March Is. at Brunswick. This
team will compete with Gardiner High
in a 220-yard relay race. It is posi-
Bile, also, that the management will
enter one or TWO other men for vari-
Gus events they deem it eXpedient at
the time.
The results of the first practice were
most satisfactory and Cony will un-
doubtahly send team to the meet
which VIII make a very ereditahle
showing for the school.
The permanent team to represent
the school, on March IS, will be picked,
next Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-04

body servant to her lap deg. the in
comparable Mirrhina.
Theophratus Includes in portrait of
an insufferable elegant the detail of
his pride and fondness for Maltese
dog. Fortunes have been spent on mutt
dogs, on sleeve dogs ard lap dogs
Fabits dog bounded ON before. the
Young man and the angel and told the
glad tidings of his masters return Lit
erature is full of beautiful dog steries
wkie.r saow that Aindns.# 20 aAimdsk ~
an outward sign of inward grace
FOR men to keep dogs for compaHion-
ship IS justifiable Woman's special
mission, however seems to put on her
. weightier responsibility The book of
life appears dog-eared when woman
loves her Boston terrier with an fmi-
tatioE mother love.
When, as in a divorce case not long
ago. the wife was willing to let her
husband keep the children provided she
could retain guardianship OF the fam
lily poodle. sentiment is curtailed-
Shakespeare's words in "Timon of
Athens' gain a new eloquence: 4
4 do wish thou vert a dog, that 1
might love TIE something Chicago
Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-04
Farewell Banquet
Given Mayor Noyes

Mayor Reuel ]. Noyes was the
guest Of the city government at a fare
well dinner party, held, Monday eve
ming, at Hotel North Nearly all the
members Of the city government were
present, and the evening WAS passed
in manner pleasing to all Aldermen
Norman Eassett acteC as toastmastcr
and several ef the members gave short
addresses. in which they commended
Mayor Noyes fer the work which he
has done in the two years he has been
mayor of Augusta.
Those present We're: Mayor Reuel
j. Noyes, Norman l. Bassett, E. +.
Newbert S. c. c. Ward, E. c. CARL,
f. W, Hanks. +. L. Tracy, G. L. Will
cox, Ward G.. Holmes, Arthur b. Ma
son, Frank Il. Gedney, George A. Craig.
w. W. Jackson, H. +. ToWne, Henry
Lemieux, James w. Beck, w. II. Da-
Wis, Thomas c. Buckley, Frederic X.
Gross, Niles l.. Perkins.