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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Section Man Hurt.

Saturday morning while section fore
man Checki was going north with his
men the gasoline car on which they
were riding, hit an obstruction, consist
ing of piece Of iron driven in the joint
of two rails, supposed to have been done
by boys, and was thrown from the tracks.
Check suffered a. broken ankle, and
other men were only slightly injured.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Many Attend Rally.

large and enthusiastic gathering
from both Dodge and Jefferson counties
met Saturday at the M. E. church, it be-
ing the subdistrict rally and convention
of the Epworth League. Delegates from
towns and cities representing their
society, in attendance at the rally includ-
ed Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, johnson
Creek, Lake Mills, Waterloo, Marshall,
Sun Prairie. Fall River, Horizon, COlum-
bus and Juneau.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Starts I'm Business.

News was received here from Effing-,
ham, H., regarding III. A. Began, form
erly Of this city who has leased the Gill
more creamery at Gilmore, and opened
up for business last Monday. Mr.. Began
was formerly superintendent of the Van
Camp condensory at Efingham.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Marriage Licenses.

Albert Koehn, Beaver Dam
Maria Koehn, Beaver Dam
Peter Meyer, Hartford
Frances Grieler, Neosho
Vim. Scharf, LOmira
Anna Moldenhauer, LOmira
Arthur 81. Baurchter, Clyman
Margaret E. Manning, Clyman
Thos. C. Began, WatertOwn
Mary Ebert, WatertOwn
Joseph Breton, OconOmowoe
Sarah j. Duffy, Ashippun
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Probably Had Reason.

The county board has for years voted
$50 to any family who would take al
infant from the Children's Aid sOciet J
and adopt il as their own. There was
but one vote recorded against the mo-
ti0n last wee and that came from 9
member from Watertown, That man il
not not verv much credit to the city thai
sent him.-FOrt Atkinson Union.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
HEARING on Separation of Crossing

Wisconsin Railway Commission will
conduct another hearing on the question
as to the adyisability of an overhead
bridge on highway running from Jeffer-
son to Johnson Creek " mile west of
Jefferson Junction. at the city hall in
the city OF jefferson on Monday, Decem-
ber 1st at 2:30 p. m. All interested and
wishing to be heard are urged to attend
the Hearing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

"Well, little girl, what are you crying
for?" Oh, ma sent me down town to
get this, and when I got back she scold-
ed me because l paid so much for it..
She said I ought to have known could
have it for good deal less Of The Cen
trail Trading Co."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Northwestern Defeated by Way
land.

An interesting and hard fought foot
bail game was played by the Wayland
Academy, Beaver Dam aud the North
western college second team Saturday
afternoon 90 she c0,legc eampgs, the
former defeating our boys by score of
28 tO0
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Withdrew Appeal.

DIR. K. B. Hoermann of Milwaukee
formerly of this city, has withdrawn his
appeal TO the supreme court against DR.
". +. Nhyte of this city whom he had
sued for $25,OOO damages and had lost in
a suit before Judge Lyon in 1912.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Attend Wilson WeddinO,

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davies. form
er residents of this city, attended the
wedding of President Wilson's daughter,
Miss Jessie to Mr.. Francis Sayres at
Washington, D. c., Tuesday Nov. %.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
g a 8 . r a
What Was Wronu.

Grandma" cried am impulsive
youngster, hurrying back with his new
little jacket, "this is lovely coat
and love it, but you've made an awful
mistake. You've put one button too
many at the top and one buttonhole
too many at the bottomi"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Two Accidents.

Otto Bauer, of the town of Leroy, had
his right armbadly mangled while feed
ing corn shredder. resulting in ampu-
tation of the arm above the elbow being
necessary.
Alvin Justman of the town of Theresa,
had his left hand caught in corn
shredder losing the little finger and the
tips of the next two. The gearing had
to be broken to free the boy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Mrs. Manuel HaZnow was hostess at a
& o'clock dinner given number of her
friends Sunday evening at her home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Genuine PITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Whittier never have
any arguments How does that hap
pen?" "Mr. Whiffer won't argue"
"The poor woman!"-Birmingh
Age-Herald.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
INTERNATIONAL LIVE STOCK
EXPOSITION
Nov. % to Dec. g
u. S. LAND AND IRRIGATION
EXPOSITION
Nov. 20 to Dec. 8
CHICAGO. Ill.

You can't afford to miss attending
these two great annual events. Enroute
to Chicago take advantage of the splen-
did train service provided by the Chicago
and North Western Ry. For full parti-
culars apply to P. T. Kohler, Telephone
BLK Dee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
ApDedr Next Week.

Owing to the Thanksgiving holiday
the Leader has had to omit several write
ups on social and other affairs which
will appear next week.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

The meeting of the Corby club was
held Monday evening and the program
consisting of Territorial Days, 1836-48''
proved to be of very much interest
"Immigration to Wisconsin" by Miss
Sipp. "Early History of Watertown" by
Miss Moore.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Miss Elsie SchOenicke entertained at
a six o'clock chicken dinner Sunday
evening at her home in Third street.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

A large number of young people thor
oughly enjoyed themselves at st. Mark S
church hall last evening, the occasion
being a penny social given by the young
peoples society of the church. The hal
was tastefully decorated in yellow and
black and other seasOnable decorations.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Julius Doerr entertained number
of relatives at his home Wednesday
evening in honor of his 69th anniver-
sary of his birth.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Friday evening the Royal Neighbors
entertained at an old times party which
was we'll attended and most enjoyable
time was had by all present. Much mer-
riment was created by the funny cos
tunes worn, and prizes were awarded to
the best characters. A tempting lunch
con was served.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Misses Verna Spohn and Vanita Leh-
mann entertained at kitchen shower
in honor of Miss Inez Keel at the form
er's home in Third street Friday even
inc
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

The ]. B. Murphy Co.
of Watertown HAS RE-
MOVED across the street
opposite to the D. & F.
Kusel stores, where they
will continue special bar
gains to reduce stock. A
lot of the latest and best
things in the market is
also added to the stock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
O'Clock.

Mrs. O. C. Hahn entertained at a re-
ception Saturday afternoon from to 6
O'clock
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Mrs. John Kuicks, formerly of this
city, died at her home in Chicago Tues
day evening aged 66 years. She is sur
vived by her son, Edward Kuicks; moth
er, Mrs. Marie Shredder, Watertown;
four sisters, Mrs Fred WilkOWski. Wa
tertown, Mrs. Herman Rupp and Mrs.
William Krahn, Milwaukee, Mrs. August
Kettner, Hustisford, and one grandchild.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

very sad double funeral occurred
Tuesday afternoon when the infant
twins of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl F. Kelm OF
Redwood were laid at rest in st. Johns
Cemetery, both of the daughters, Marga
ret and Lucille, aged months, having
died Saturday evening of pneumonia.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

New dressers at The Central Trading
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Those from out of town who attended
the funeral of Mrs. Mathew Coogan
Saturday were Rev. George Gormley,
Kenosha; Mrs. John Gormley, Miss Jen-
ME G0rmley, William G0rmley, Jeffer-
son; Misses Julia and Margaret Burns
and Joseph Burns, Milwaukee,; John
Solon, juneau; Mrs. George Atwood,
Lake Mills; Lorraine Berigan, Madison;
Daniel Dougherty, James Dougherty and
Miss Rose Dongherty. Whitewater; Mr..
and Mrs. John Ryan, Patrick McCabe,
Heart Prairie; Mr.. and Mrs. James Cody
Delavan: Mrs. James Duffy, Brandon;
Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Connor, Miss Annie
OCOnnor, Charles O'COnnOr, Christ
O'COnnOr and Miss Marian O'COnnOI,
Chicago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Mr.. Arthur Goeldner, who formerly con
dncted the cafe at 800 Main street, died
ly at noon at his home, 206 Fourth street
last Friday, Although he had suffered
for years with diabetes, which caused
the heart disease which was the direct
cause of his death, his demise was wholly
unexpected. He had not been feeling
well so went to bed, dying few hours
later. Mr.. Goeldner was born in Water
town September 9, 1852 He was baker
and timer by trade following up the
latter until twenty years ago when he
engaged in the saloon business from
which he retired last summer. He was
member OF the Turner society, Lieder-
kranz, Plattdeutscher Verein, various
band organizations, and was formerly
chief of the fire department.
He was good husband and father and
a man who was we'll liked by all who
knew him. He is survived by his widow
and two daughters, Ida and Leona GoeId-
ner. Four brothers also survive: Alfred
Post Falls, Idaho; Julius, Robert and
William, Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred MaerZke entertained
Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. Ms.
birthday At six o'clock supper was
served to which all did ample justice.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
music. games and social converse. All
report good time. Those present were
Messrs. and Mesdames John Maerzke,
Fred Stoppenfeld, Ewald Kaliebe, R. NJ
Hahn, Hugo TObian, Emil DOerr and Al
bert BOrchardt.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28
Social DOings

pretty wedding took place at st.
Henry's church Tuesday morning when
Miss Agnes Saur became the bride of
George ]. Engelhart. They were attend
ed by Miss Tillie Sauer, sister of the
bride, Miss Annette Broome, Charles
NovOtny and Henry Englehart. A recep-
ton followed Immediately after the
ceremony at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. George Graffee in Concord
avenue.
The young couple are well and favor
ably known in this city, where they ex-
pect to make their future home and
their many friends extend congratula-
tions and wish them a long and happy
welded life.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

Mrs Caroline Seefeldt died suddenly
at her home, 109 North Ninth street
early Friday morning after an illness of
several years. She had been up the day
before. Mrs. 5eefeldt was bern in Leb-
anon sity-five years ago removing to
WatertOwn when young men. She
was married in 1881 and lived on farm
near Clyman for about twenty five years,
coming here seven years ago. She is
survived by her husband, two daughters,
the Misses Marie and Magdalena at
home, two sons John, Milwaukee. Bern
hard, Stevens Point, two stepsons, TheO-
dore Seefeld route 8, Karl Seefeld Wa
tertOwn, stepdaughtsr Mrs. Otto Broetz-
mann, Lowell, and four sisters, Mrs.
Sophia Brandenstein, and the Misses
Louise, Lena and Martha Woltman,
Watert0wn. The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon Sc vices being held
in St Johns Lutheran church.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-28

The marriage Of Mr.. Otto Schmidt and
Miss Bertha Buedler was solemniZed
Wednesday, FOvember 10 at o'clock at
the home of the brides parents, Rev.
H. Paap performing the ceremony. Mr..
Emil Buedler, brother of the bride, acted
a9 best man, and Miss Helen Mere as
bridesmaid. The bride was gOwned in
white embroidered vOile and carried
bridal roses. Both parties to the mar
riage are well known and enter married
life with the hearty good wishes of all
who know them. Mr.. and Mrs Schmidt
will reside on farm near Redwood.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Widow WedS Again,
Gives Up S25O,OOO
Left Fortune by Husband With Pro-
vision That She Never Marry,
but Can't Resist suitor.

CHICAGO. June Relieving that
a husband n worth anything IL
worth at least $3.50 600. Mrs. Cora
Virginia Evans Morrison. 81 Colum-
bus. O., eloped from that city 10 Chi
cago. and became Mrs Cora Virginia
Evans Fletcher. and thus forfeited
half Of her right TO an estate Of $780,
600
Mrs. Fletcher was the widow Of
Colonel Walter Morrison. real es-
tate operator Of Columbus who left
more than 100000 10 his widow. lie
died IN 1896. and gave all his money
TO the widow with the provision that
she should not marry again. II she
did she was 10 receive only half OF
the money.
That was seveuEeen years ago. and
Mrs Morrison scarcely gave "a thought
10 changing her widows weeds for
brighter colors until X. r. Fletcher.
a general electrical contractor. be-
came acquainted with her and asked
her 20 marry. Mrs Morrison and Mr..
Fletcher decided 10 leave Columbus
and be married Mrs. Fletcher says
she is the happiest woman in the
world. and did not care "A fig for me
old S25O.900 anyhow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Drinks in Tablets
Invade Dry Maine
Whisky, Cocktails, Gin and Other
FaVorite Beverages Sold in Lozenge
Form in Prohibition State.

BANGOR, June "A Maine Sheriff
might find "A barrel of beer or even a
jug of whisky, but he can't find a
beer lozenge or a cocktail tablet any
more than he could discover needle
in a haystack. and over that glad fact
the thirsty of this State are to-day
rejoicing.
For tire tabloid drink drummer has
come to Maine, and he is doing a
rushing business in condensed drinks
Of all kinds. from plain whisky to
Martini and Manhattan cocktails, and
from beer to Sin fizzies. The drum
mer carries considerable stock of
the tablets with him. for immediate
demands. and arranges for further
and unlimited supplies by mail.
The tablets come in little paper
boxes or glass bottles of dozen each.
and the price varies. 4 small vial Of
one kind of tablets. costing 10 cents.
dissolved in a gallon of water, with
other ingredients costing so cents
added makes gallon of what passes
for whisky-total cost SO cents. It
is not whisky that would appeal to
a connoisseur, but it burns and bites
all the way down.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Die ATTORNEYS /
WILL ADMITTED
VOID BY HEIRS
General Counsel of Alton Rail-
road Draws instrument Himself
Which Is PaIpabIy Faulty,

NEW YORK, June Robert Ma
Their who died on October "a, 1911,
and was chairman of the Westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing
Company and general counsel for the
Chicago and Alton Railroad, left an
estate Of S564,546, according to the
transfer tax report filed yesterday.
The report shows that Mr.. Mather,
who was one of the best known rail-
road attorneys in the country. drew
his own will. and that while it was
valid in Illinois, where he lived prior
TO coming to New York, it was void
in this State because of conflict with
the statute limiting the extent to
which an estate may be alienated.
A suit to have the will set aside
was brought by the decedent's
nephew, George Mather The heirs
agreed that the will was void, and
Joined in a petition to have it set
aside and the estate distributed as II
Mr. Mather had died intestate Mr..
MatherS heirs were his widow, Alice
c. Mather, three brothers. James H.,
George and Edwin Mather, and a sis
ter Mrs Alice Wood The will left
an income Of 81 200 a year to each
brother and 1000 to the sister and
81 600 to each of two nephews. The
widow was left $4,000 a year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08

nishes a correct forecast. is the fol-
lowing:
When the stars begin to hubble,
The earth will soon become a
puddle.
There is also some justification for
such proverbs as the following, con-
corning the wind:
When the smoke goes West,
GUIDE weather is past;
When the smoke goes East,
Guide weather comes neist
When the winds in the South,
The rains in it's mouth.
The wind in the West
Suits everyone best.
A. to the clouds, this proverb is
scientifically correct:
The higher the clouds, the finer
the weather.
when the air is rather damp and
the day is warm great Cumulus -
thunderhead clouds are apt TO form,
a a result of strong convection, and
produce frequent local showers. Hence
the following proverb.
When clouds appear like rocks
and towers,
The earth's refreshed by frequent
showers.
The manner in which the atmos-
phere conveys sound is also a guide
10 the weather There is good reason
to accept the Lroverb which says:
Sound travelling far and wide
A stormy day will betids.
And this one. concerning clearness
Of vision:
The farther the sight the nearer
the rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Human Mummy Held
Security for Loan
Owner Says Gigantic Remains Were
Found in Cave in Northern Min
nesota by Lumbermen.

SEATTLE. June George Rubi-
son. 110-A Fifth Avenue. Seattle. Is
the more or less proud posse ssor of
a gigantic human mummy that is
puzzling doctors. ne says, and fasCi-
mating such few anthropOlogists as
have examined il. RubisOn is a yard
sWitChWan for the Great Northern.
who received the mummy from d
Norwegian friend named Rudd as Sc
curity for loan. Rudd went broke
and left the mummy with Rubison.
Rubis0n says the giant was found
in a cave in Northern Minnesota by
three brothers VINO were lumber
cruising near the Canadian boundary.
Disc0lored by long burial nude eN-
cept for a pair OF iiscO'ored mecca
sins and q veil or head drspe Of dried
and hairy skin. the body retains its
human contour and did not. dlsinte b.
Craze wleu carried into fresh air
Irs en- DImou~ size is its most start
ling distinction. for o. measures. Ru-
ulsOI declares. eight feet seven ana
cna-naf inches from crown 3o sole
Ir IS perfect alar0mirsI'y. Rubivou
keeus his uUIauny guest ia great
comu-lisc box 0f heavy pine boards
with =laEz front.
p. i- nos at-Ts- tg 4isl .aglEE DO 20
scientists
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
City Begins Fight
For Better Babies
Columbus, Ohio, Club Women start
Movement for Exhibitions Of the
Youngsters.

COLUMBUS. OHIO, June Co
lumbus to-day began a campaign for
better babies. The first exhibit to
youngsters will be June under aus
pieces Of the Goldman Guild. Others
will follow, the winners being quail
fled to take part in the sweepstakes
test this fail at the State Fair
Behind the movement is the en-
tire list Of women's clubs Of Column
bus directed by Mrs. Maude NJ Mil
bus other cities in the State are eX-
peCted to take similar action and the
gathering Of prize winning babies,
scored under national rules. will form
new exhibit at the State Fair.
Any lusty youngster may be en-
tered. Grades on scientific lines Of
human perfection viii determine the
winners.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Conservation To Be Taught by Exhibition With
Development of Natural Resources

KNOXVILLE. June National
Piuchot, dean of conservatlonists, as
chairman, are busy planning the fea-
lures Of the National Conservation
Exposition. which Will be held here
during the months Of September and
October. Under their direction the
exhibits are well under way to COM
plete installation and i'm readiness for
the opening of the great show.
The exposition is designed to pro-
mote the highest development and
best use of the natural resources of
the country, teaching conservation
and development in all fields of hu-
man endeavor by means Of object les
sons. II will be national in scope,
with the Southern States as its es-
pecial field
Site in Beautiful Park.
The exposition site is three miles
from Knoxville. in one Of the most
beautiful parks in the South, that
nestleS in the foothills Of the great
Smoky Mountains. picturesque. roll
ing. green. highly improved. The
grounds embrace, with lakes and
drives, over 100 acres on which q
plant mas been erected NJ the cost
Of more than 50 OOO. 600.
Eleven large exposition buildings
together with a city Of smaller build
ings will house the exposition, and
already have been practically com
pleted To I'LL these buildings Will be
exhibits from sixteen Southern States.
all Of which have created boards for
directing the work. and all Of which.
to Judge from letters received by the
central organization. are Cherishing
hopes each 70 OutdO the others in
magnifiCenCe and economic value Of
its display.
Most significant Of the buildings is
the Southern building the largest of
the group To is designed 20 hold and
to show 10 the best advantage the
multitudg Of manufactured products
OF the Southern States. In this build
ing will be- an exhibit of which every
citizen Of the South may be proud.
Manufacturers I'm Atlanta. Baltimore.
Nashville Birmingham and other
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
U. s. Central Figure
Cares Not for Honor
We'll, I'm burned" His Remark
When Told His Farm Is Exact
Middle of Country.

KANSAS CITY, June THE exact
geographical center of the United
states has been the source of much
municipal heartburning in Western
Kansas for many years. Fort Riley
has claimed the spot more vigorously
than most places. out a dozen or
more farms, hamlets and towns have
disputed the claim.
The nations pivot, according to the
Census Bureau, is located on a farm
ten miles north of Smith Center. and
the man who owns the land never
suspected it. Neither did the tenant
VINO tills the land. When the good
news was broken to them they could
hardly believe it and. once they were
convinced, didn't seem to appreciate
It,
Wyman Griffing was tinkering
away at broken lister when
stranger approached him with the in
formation.
We'll I'll be burned" was wy
mans first comment