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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-06-13
Rules and Regulations

|. This piano and Popular vot-
ing contest will be conducted on
strictly business principles with
perfect justice and fairness to all
concerned. No one in this office
or connected with it will be allow
ed to compete.
,. The $500 Don Pierre Cabinet
Grand Piano will be given as a
grand prize. The lady receiving
the highest total number of votes
will win the grand prize.
3. The other prizes will be as
fellows; First, Second, Third,
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and
Eighth prizes Each one Elgin
Gold Watch.
4. The winner of the Grand
Prize cannot compete for other
prizes.
). In event of q tie the value of
the prize will be divided between
those trying.
s. Votes once deposited in the
ballot box cannot be transferred to
another party,
I. Special prizes will be offered
from time to time for special work.
8. An Awarding Committee of
two of our business men will be
appointed to make the final count
and distribution of prizes.
9. The contest shall close in
September, 1918. The correct
date will be announced 2 weeks
before closing.
10. Two weeks previous to the
day of closing, the ballot box will
be locked and sealed, and the key
given to the judges appointed. thus
assuring candidates there will be
no tampering with the ballots.
II. We reserve the right not to
award prizes or count the votes of
candidates who turn in less than
$25.
-. We reserve the right to
withdraw prizes and pay contest
ants for their work, provided the
money collected by them does not.
Is. No votes will be credited
on subscription to the News for a
period of time less than one year.
Candidates Beware
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-06-13
Candidates Beware

You can secure votes with every
dollar purchase at your stores and
if they haven't got coupons, they
ear secure them for you, remem-
Der that every vote counts and for
this reason you should insist on
having them. They cost you moth
ing extra and means for you the
winning OF a prize.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-06-13
Piano Contest

If you are popular and am
bilious and don't back them,
IFS your fault, so start now; do
not wait, for others will get
ahead of you.
The following are the candidates
who have been nominated. Is
your name among the popular list!
Dora Anderson
Emma Thompson
Amy Weom
Myrtle Weom
Cora Stuart
Mable Ring
Mable Perry
Ruth Holley
Lena Olson
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
John Hertel Goes to Chicago.

Friday, John Hertel left for Chicago
where he will engage in the clothing
and gents furnishing business with his
brother, Hugo, at the corner of Ashland
avenue and Fifty-ifth street. They are
sons of our esteemed townsman, Andrew
HerteI, and excellent young men. and it
is matter of sincere regret that we are
to lose John as citizen, for he is high
minded young man OF splendid ideals as
to life and its moral and spiritual claims.
His departure is positive loss to the
city and its social circle. The city can
i'll afford to lose such young, men for
they are needed because of their example
and influence for good. Their friends in
WatertOwn wish them an abundant sue
cess in all their endeavors.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Municipal Lighting Plant.

There is talk now of a municipal
lighting plant, but whether the talk will
result in any action by the common
council remains to develop. Mayor
CRUDE has filed with the state railroad
commission complaint against the
Watertown Gas q Electric company,
the nature of which, the writer has not
been informed, which is to be heard by
the commission at an early date as the
contract of the city with the company
terminates on March l next. 1t is gen.
orally thought, that there are influences
at work back of the mayor which do not
appear, but not hard to identity. Last
spring it will be remembered that GER
tain employees of the Gas & Electric COM
pany were enthusiastic supporters of the
mayor ana now, the company is about to
receive its reward for the labor of the said
employees.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Wisconsin Inventors.

The following patents were issued to
Wisconsin clients reported by d. Swift
& Co., Patent Lawyers, Washington, b.
c., who will furnish copy of any pat
ent for ten cents apiece to our readers:
Edward w. Brackenburg, GAINESVILLE,
fitting device for concrete mixers, (s0ld);
Lynde Bradley, Milwaukee, Electric cur
rent controller, (sOld); +. A. Garrick, Mil
waukee, Stopper; Holmes W. Denling,
Appleton, Roofing fo- buildings; c. H.
Frederick, KenOsha, Wire link fabric;
Charles H. G.il, Kenosha, Couch fabric.
(4OId); John German, Richland Center,
LITTER and conveyer for invalid beds: W.
K. Richardson, Force feed lubricating
apparatus, 1(soId); FL. j. Rock. Fond du
Lac, Folding bakery rack. (sOld); +. M.
Ruschhaupt, Milwaukee, Composition Of
matter to be used as flexible covering.
(sOld): Don G.. Travis, KenOsha, Spring
seat, (sOld); John III. Anderson, Madison,
Tool holder. Csold); Geo. Benage, Nose
guard for cattle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Special Offer To Catholics.

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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
The New Shoe Firm.

In the mention we made last week
with regard to the new shoe firm, WE
were ''off about fourrows of apple trees"
The business will be conducted by Ernest
Leschinger and Harry Wheeler under the
firm name and style of Leschinger &
Wheeler who Will handle the footwear
made by SeIz, Schwab 4 Co. of Chicago
They will engage in business at the cor
ner of Main and North Fourth streets
March l.. and carry full line of gents
ladies' and children's shoes Both mem
hers of the new firm are we'll known in
this city and need no introduction or
communication.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
German American National ALL
dnCe.

A loca! league of the German American
National Alliance was formed in Water
town on Sunday afternoon at meeting
of German Americans held in Union
hall. The state organizer, Moritz Her
ling of Milwaukee, was present and ad-
dressed the meeting on the aims and OBJ
jects OF the association which are to foso
ter the interests of German Americans.
Remarks in the German language were
made by Mayor H. G. CRUDE, Ex-senator
William F. Voss, DR.. VIM. Notz and
Reinhold Rodeck.
Officers of the local leagne We're elect
ed as follows:
President-Dr. William Notz.
First Vice President-OttO r. Krue ger.
Second Vice Observation-Disclosures Hill
gendorf.
Secretary-Fred Wendt.
Treasurer-W. f. VOss.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
He Wants to be Judge

Rev. Henry G. Rehm, who was pastor
of the Congregational church in Water
town for some time and under whose ad-
ministratiOn the beautiful edifce now
occupied by the congregation was erected,
and who is now the pastor of Congre-
gatiOnal church in Washburn, is can
didate for county judge for Bayfield,
county. He has entered upon an unique
campaign and is giving wide circulation
to cards which show smiling likeness
of himself with this legend below: II
don't care to look like judge; but 1
have the training to be one.'
Mr.. Rehm is graduate of the law de-
partment of the University of Wisconsin,
was an editorial writer for several years
on Milwaukee papers and was private
secretary for Congressman Stafford for
two years. If elected he will make a
jnst, conscientious Judge and his Water
town friends hope that he will win out
il the race.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
viii Not be a Candidate.

Last week in signed article, James
w. Moore, one of the very best men in
the city of Water town, made announce
ment of the fact that at the approaching
municipal election, he will not be can
didate for reelection as school commits
sioner for the third ward, position he
has filled with marked credit for the
past twenty-six years, thirteen of which
he has been president of the board of ed
ucation and can with pfide refer to his
unselfsh, gratuitOus services. 1t is more
than probable, that when the time comes,
Mr.. Moore will receive the appointment
as postmaster for his loyal services to
his party since reaching his majority.
1t is intimated that Edward Slpp will be
a candidate for school commissioner in
the ward in which he lives-and no bet
ter selection could be made.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Lecture Sunday Evening.

Prof. Silas Evans of Ripon college de-
livered very interesting lecture Sunday
evening at the Congregational church,
his subject being. abraham Lincoln"
The speaker gave an analysis OF the
man, dealing with his characteristics,
mental strength and peculiarities, dev0-
tion to principle and his love for Justice
and right. Those who missed the lee
ture, missed rare, intellectual treat
such as the people of Watertown seldom
have an opportunity 30 hear. -
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
A THEOLOGICAL POINT.

A'reyiyal was boi ng held at small
colored Baptist church in southern Geor-
gia. At one of the meetings the evaDge-
list, after an earnest but fruitless ex-
hOrtation. requested all of the cOngrega-
tion who wanted their souls washed
white as snow to stand up. One old
darky remained sitting.
Don yo' wait y sonl washed wife as
STOW, Brudder Jones?"
"MSh soul done been washed wife as
snow, paRsOn."
"Whah wuz yo' soul washed wife as
snow, Builder Jo2es?"
''Oyer yander to de Methods chu'ch
acrOst de railroad"
"Brudder Jones, yo' soul want washed
hit were dry-cleaned."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
The Star of Bethlehem.

Mr.. Herman E. Franklin, formerly
manager of the Empire Theatre. will
exhibit "The Star of Bethlehem" at the
Majestic Theatre, Friday and Saturday
February Fl and %.
Mr.. Franklin has secured this great
Photo Play for the Lenten season. This
picture deals with the incidents preced
ing and directly before the Birth
of Our Saviour.
The play is most impressive and sacred
from the start to the finish.
A special matinee will be given Sat.
urday afternoon, February %, for the
benifit of churches and Sunday schools.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Escaping Gas Fatal to Three.

1t is seldom that newspaper has fC
chronicle so pathetic and sad fatalitie.
as occurred Saturday night and Sunda,
morning at the home II Mr.. John Evans
on the North road four miles north ot
the city. The neighhoIs Sunday morn.
/ ing seeing n" signs of life about the
Evans home made investigation and
found the house flll of the escaping gas
| from coal stove and the inmates as
| phyxiated to a greater or less extcnl
| from inhaling this gas DR.. Shinnitk K
was summoned and subsequently Dr.
j. S. Kings and together, did all that
medical skill could suggest to save those
suffering Upon the arrival at IL a. m.
Of DR.. Shinnick it was found that Mrs.
Evans and her eight months old child
were beyond human aid, both having
passed away from the effects of the gas
breathed into their lungs. Mr.. Evans,
Miss Elsie Hnebbe, sister of Mrs Evans,
and Alfred Bodien, hired man, were
f0und in all unconscious condition, who
after considerable work over them by
the physicians were revived, Mr.. Evans.
however, being III a very precacious con
ditiOn, aid passed away Tuesday after
noon from acute pneumonia, the result
of the gas Inhaled into his lungs.
The tragedy is supposed to have been
occasioned by the stove pipe leading
from the steve to The chimney, being in
serted too far into the chimney thus
forcing the fumes Io escape into the
house instead of g"ing out of the chin
ney.
Mrs. Evans, who was thirty years of
age and daughter of Henry Huebbe,
was beloved by all who knew her, being
of quiet, vab'e disposition and do
nestle in her tastes and inclinations.
Mr.. Evans was thirty-twO years of age
and son of Mrs. ID. G. Evans. The
passing away of the couple with their
babe has cast mantle Of gloom over
their neighborh0Od and feeling of sad
ness over those who knew them and ap
preciated their worth as neighbOrs and
friends. By the untimely and sad de-
parture of Mr.. and Mrs. EvaI s, four chill
dren are left orphans, their ages rang
ing from two years to nine. Mr.. Evans
is survived by mother, Mrs D. j. Evans,
and three brothers, ID. L. Evans and E.
L. Evans, Beloit; G. W. EVANS, Wauke
gan; and three sisters: Mrs j. Z. Sloight,
Mrs. Levi Friedrich and Mrs. Lyman
Rhodes of this city.
1t was sad occurrence. and the sym
pathy Of all goes ont to the four orphaned
children and the relatives in this, their
great bereavement
The triple funeral of Mr.. and Mrs.
Evans and babe was held yesterday after
noon at, 2:30 O'Clock at the home, The
Rev. N. C. Daniel. pastor of the COngre-
gational church in this city, officiating,
and the burial was in the Emmett ceme
terry.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Interesting Debate Tonight.

This evening, debating trio from the
Watertown high school will debate at
Columbus with a trio from the high
school in that city. The Watertown de-
baters are Fred Yerges, Alvin Brenden-
muehl and George Lewandowski. The
Beaver Dam debaters come here this
year and will be met in forensic effort
at the high school building by home
trio consisting of Wallace Thauer, Alva
Sodner and Louis Bandelin. The sub
ject to be debated is. Resolved, That
there should be a federal income tax in
the United States, which is quite oppor.
tune just at this time. As those who
will take part in the debate have bad
the subject under consideration several
months the debate will be worth hearing
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Free Public Library = Booknotes.

There has been number of new books
both junevile and adult, have been addet
To the shelves of the Public Library
among them are the following titles
Ant,n-Promised land
The autobiography of Russian
immigrant, woman still under thlr
ty, who looks upon her American eX
perience as a rebirth. The narrative
is important for It's human document
value, and for the simple, concrete
elements that make it Mary Antin's
own story.
Bacon-Operas every child should know.
1t gives seventeen of the most pop
operas, in short concise form, that
makes it easy for children to under
stand and is most interesting to adults.
Colcord-Drifting diamond.
The we'll worn theme of marvel
Gus stone of great age and value pO-
s9ssing great power is very ente-
tanning utilized story of the exper-
ience III eastern seas of captain who
sees the Penang diamond in the pos
session of widely separated people.
An exciting and well written tale.
Olllns-W Wireless mar.
The work of wireless operator on
on land and sea and the important
position which the Marconi inven-
tiOn has.
Farmer-New book of Cookery.
A sequel to the authors Boston Cook
ing school cook book, covering the
progress made in seventeen years since
that was published. 1t includes the
whole range of cookery, and contains
number of new recipes that will de-
light the wel-to-do housekeeper.
Irwin-Red button.
A clever, humorous and impossible
mystery story, In which Il red shoe
button provides the clue to a New York
boarding house murder. The excel
lent character drawing equals the plot
in interest.
JOhnson-FamOus scouts.
Gives short biography and expert
ence of fourteen famous scouts, trap
pers, pioneers and soldiers of the from
tier.
Terr2ll-S -Sister-in-chief.
Bright, leisurely story of an English
wears family, of which the homekee :
er is capable, lovable girl of ninteen.
Her efforts to be mother and sister to
three brothers and two sisters, as we'll
as helpmate to an impractical father,
ending with her own engagement, are
simply told in manner to interest
girls of fifteen or older.
of footprints.
Graphic and entertaining account
of a year of travel and hunting in
East Equatorial Africa, the exploits of
which are related without eXaggera-
tion. In the appendix is described
the necessary equipment for an Ameri-
can traveller There are good illustra
nh
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Gas in Coal Stove ExplOdeS.

Mrs. C. III. Sunny, ia Second street,
was considerably burned On the arms
and one side by the explosion of gas in
a coal stove. The fire being low, Mrs.
S. put in more coal and little kerosene
oil, but as the fire did not start as she
expected it would, she applied lighted
match, when the gas which had been
generated in the stove, took fire causing
the explosion. She was very fortunate
under the circumstances to escape with
out a more serious experience. Her
many friends rejoice that she was not
more severely burned.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Was a Witness.

DR.. L. H. NOwack was witness Fri
day in the federal court in Milwaukee
in the case of the Government against
s. Stephen E. Sontelieu and B. D.
Whitesides charged with using h e
United States mails to defraud in the
physicians directory scheme, by which
money. They were held to bail and no
doubt drew their checks for the amount
of the bail bond and went out pOking
each other in the ribs with amusement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Free Scholarship.

Martin, have at my disposal scho ar
ship covering term of 5 years tuition
in the American School of Correspon-
dence of Chicago, H.. which ] shall be
glad to present to any worthy young
man or woman desirous OF taking up a
course of study in any of the various
subjects this scholarship covers.
George G. Cooley,
School Commissioner
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Better Than Spanking.
Advertisement

Spanking will not cure children OF
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
To California.

daily, each superbly equipped with all
travel comforts = The San Francisco
Overland Limited, The Los Angeles
Limited, and The California Mail.
Connection is made with these trains
from all points on the North Western
Line. Booklets, reservations and full
particular on application to Ticket
Agents. The Chicago and North Western
Ry
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
1t is Satisfactory. Herb.

Assemblyman 0. F. Roessler has in
troduced a bill to abolish terms of the
county court at WatertoWn, which was
provided for by law passed in 1911. We
are not advised as to Mr.. Roessler's rea-
sons for this We had supposed the
present arrangement to be very satisfac-
tory to the northern part of the county.
Democrat.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Into The Shadows

Mrs. John F. HaberkOrn of Marshall,
passed away at the home of her father,
Anton Hrobsky, route 2, early Saturday
morning after lingering illness. Her
untimely death is pathetic because she
leaves beside her husband and parents,
five small children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Habarkorn was born in the town Of
Watertown, Feb. 28, 1879. The funeral
was held Monday morning ut st. Henry's
church at 1920 o'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
For an Idle Moment.
HOW JAMES Is BOTHERED,

HOW JAMES Is BOTHERED,
United States Senator Ollie James of
Kentucky Is bald.
"Does being bald bother yOn mnch?" a
candid friend asked him once.
Eyes, little" answered the truthfl
James.
81 suppose you feel the cold severely
in winter" went on the friend.
mo it's not that so much," said the
Senator. "The main bother is when I'm
washing myself-unless | keep my hat
on [ don't know where my face stops"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21

Mr. Charles DOering, an old and re-
spected resident of WatertOwn, passed
away at the home of his son in-law,
William Hasten, 812 Third street, Satur-
day afternoon. He was a native of Ger
many, where he was born January 2,
1910. He has resided in WatertOwn 26
years and formerly lived in Milford
street. Three children survive, Mrs. VIM.
hasten. Herman Doering, of this city,
and Fred DoeriGg of Beloit. The funeral
took place Tuesday afternoon from the
home of William hasten at 80 o'clock
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
Mothers Can Safely Buy,
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DR.. Kings New Discovery and give it to
the little ones when ailing and suffering
with colds, coughs, throat or lung trou-
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
THE LOCATION.

During The Christmas dinner a young
Frenchman was seated next to a fine
looking young woman who was wearing
a gown which displayed her beautiful
arms.
81 came near not being here tonight"
said she. was vaccinated few days
ago and it give me considerable annoy
ance.
Mhe young foreigner gazed at the
whine arms of the speaker.
Is that SOP" he replied. "Where were
you vaccinated?'
The girl smile demureiy and said:
"In Boston,"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-02-21
No Need to Stop Work
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