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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
FARMERS TOHAVE
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Many asking for service from lines
going to johnson Creek
and other points.

Many of the farmers residing along
the road leading to jefferson are re-
jOicing over the fact that they will be
enabled to use electric lights, on their
farms and run machinery by electricity
after the electric service to johnson
Creek has been completed. A number
of farmers living considerable dist
ance from the lines have asked for the
service stating that they would pay a
good bonus if they could get the service.
The convenience of electric lights and
power On the farm would certainly be
more appreciated than it would be in
the city. The putting up of the poles is
being completed and Johnson Greek
will soon have electric service.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
German NJ. E. Church Assign
mentS,

In the assignment of pastors made at
the German Methodist Episcopal con-
ference at the annual session which
closed Sunday afternoon at Kenosha,
Rev. NJ. A. Wieting was assigned to the
WaterteWn church and Rev. w. f.
Boyer, the present pastor Of the local
church transferred to the church at Bar
abOO and Rev. Henry Karnopp, former
pastor of the Watertown church, con-
tinues as superintendent of the Apple
ton district. Rev. Boyer has been a
conscientious, christian worker during
his pastorate and the members regret
his departure, although his transfer is
to larger field of usefulness.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Rio is Recovered,

The buggy and harness belonging to
Herbert Schumacher which was stolen
last week were recovered Eat the
home of Albert Oestreich who resides
three miles north of Oconomowoc, last
Monday. August Meyer farm hand
had taken the rig to the Oestreich farm
saying he wished to store it there. Mr..
Schumacher with deputy Sheriff Palmer
of OcOnomowoc went to the OeStreich
home where they persued Meyer who es-
caped when he saw them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Editors After Jobs.

meeting of the editors of German
democratic newspapers published in
Wisconsin, was held in Milwaukee Tues
day and the names of five Of their num-
ber were recommended for federal ap-
pointments, the name Of Otto Kruger
of the "Weltbuerger" Of this city being
among the number. The names with the
recommendation will be sent to Joseph
E. Davies,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Jefferson County Valuation Fixed.

The State Tax Commission has fixed
the valuation of the taxable property in
Jefferson county for 1913 as follows:
Real estate, s48,655, ,882; personal prop
erty, s9,263,888. The valuation of the
taxable property in the county in 1912
was as follows: Real estate, $45,613,42G;
personal property, $9,568,624. The Walt
alton of both real and personal property
having increased in year over $3,0C0,-
000
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Removal.

The j. B. Murphy Co. of WatertOwn
will remove across the street to No. III
West Main street next to Stapleton's
drug storey Special bargains now to re-
duce stock and save removal of goods.
You will save money by taking advant-
age of this offer on wall paper, window
shades, picture frames, etc. Sept. 53t
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
FOR SALE OR RENT.

For sale or rent 400 acre dairy OF
cattle farm with a large new brick
dwelling house, large barns within one
mile of Columbus on the Portage road.
Terms easy. Inquire or write to w.
Froelich, 307 10Th street, Milwaukee.
Aug. 6tf.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Safest Laxative for Women.

Nearly every woman needs good lax
ative. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
good because they are prompt, safe and
do not cause pain. Mrs. M. G. Dunlap
of LeadiIl, Tenn, says: "Dr. Kings
New Life Pills helped her troubles
greatly" Get box to-day. Price, 25c.
Recommended by the Gamm Corner
Drug Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
STANDINGS WILL Be CHANGED IN NEXT ISSUE

The great prize contest OF the
Leader is progressing nicely and
great interest has been aroused.
The beautiful high grade King
piano which is backed by the w.
ID. Sproesser Co. which is known
as one of the most reliable jewelry
stores in this part of the state will
no doubt make things interesting
before the close of the contest.
The announ cement that ali sub
scriptions turned IN before Sep
tember goth will have double value
will set all contestants working
hard. AS no home nowadays is
complete without a phonograph or
victrola the announcement OF the
three victrolas and cabinets as
prizes should inspire many to enter
the race. The three 500. scholar
ships in the WatertoWn Business
College are also valuable prizes
that should be eagerly sought and
the Rogers set of silverware which
cannot be bought for less than
$500 in most jewelry stores are
prizes we'll worth considering. We
want to send the Leader in every
home within ten miles of Water
town. That is why we are giving
these valuable prizes to get this
great circulation and it is your
chance to win one or more.
The slippery places on the track
for candidates are clearly marked.
They are first and foremost. DE
LAY; then CREaSULITY, lack OF
CONFIDENCE, lack of ENERGY
Of these the most dangerous is
DELAY, because while you are
waiting some other subscriber
whom you might have interested is
giving his subscription to your RI
val.
The second slippery spot is GRE
DULITY. 1t is as bad as infec-
tious disease and cripples you as
effectually as a stroke of paralysis.
If you believe all you hear of the
marvellous gains that others have
made, it takes the heart out of
you and what you do without your
heart in it is worth little.
Could you but sit in the contest
department for one day you would
laugh at the manv fears exhibited.
Fear, founded, be it understood on
the very best authority"
Candidate B comes in to say she
has been doing we'll and would be
satisfied if she did not know what
a tremendous backing Candidate A
had. There she comes now. -
she exclaims as she beats retreat.
Candidate A seats herself and re-
marks. But for that candidate
who has just left might have
more than half a chance, but what
can | do against such a backing as
she has?"
Another is certain she can do
well, but cannot hope to reach the
mark which she is positively as
sured" her rival has.
So it goes. Were half the tales
we hear true the Leader would
have a list Of subscribers as long
as Cooks trip to the pole.
Don't Fall Down.
The most e1ticing spot on which
you may fall down on this DANG.
ID T A ID - ACK OF ENED CV
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Iona Life in One House.

Eighty-six years in one house, Mrs.
Hannah Moore, ninety years of age,
who died at Orderly, Leicestershire,
England, the other day certainly never
spent much on moving"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

pect sympathy from any 0ne. 1t
will be entirely your own fault and
we cannot feel a bit sorry for you.
Organization Help.
In every business organization is
a great help. Not less so in this
than in any other straight business
proposition. Get your nearest
friends together. Explain to them
your views and your ambitions.
Take the plans of each one on the
matter of subscription getting.
Agree on what seems the best plan
of all, and let each one enter heart
ily inlo it.
See that every one who is willing
to devote few minutes daily to
your cause is provided with re-
ceipt book to facilitate the securing
of subscr ptions in your favor.
This means that you are worth
helping. Your brigade will take a
personal pride in you, and be al
most as bent on your winning as
you are yourself. Never forget that
you cannot expect anyone to do for
you what you are not willing to
take the trouble to do for yourself.
Keep Your Campaign Lively.
Keep these good friends enthus-
iastic. Never let them or yourself
admit for a moment the possibility
of failure. Be sure of success.
Yon know the way to earn it. If
you do less well today make up
your mind to do better tomorrow.
The prizes are here to be won.
Several energetic ladies are going
to be handsomely rewarded for a
few weeks pleasant work among
friends. Why not you? Why not
get an early start and win the prize
of your choice? Opportunity is
knocking at many doors. How
many will open?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Died at his home in the town of Mil
ford on Monday, Sept. l, 1913, H. D.
Spitzer, aged about 60 years. The
funeral service was held at the home on
Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. L. c..
Partch officiating. Mrs. Partch and
Mrs. l. L. Crump sang appropriate
hymns. Mrs. Dodge accompanied. There
was large gathering of relatives and
friends. Mr.. Spitzer spent his entire
life in the vicinity of Milford and was
universally respected. He received his
high school education in Lake Mills and
was for number of years one of the
successful teachers of Jefferson county.
The family have the sympathy of every
one in their loss. Mr.. Splitter was
united in marriage with Miss Della
Prescott May %, 1870. Four children
were the result of this union, all of
whom survive and mourn the death of
their devoted father. They are Mrs
W. j. Griffith of River Falls, Wis, AL
bert D. Splitter of Ft. Atkinson, Wis, j,
Alfred E. Spitzer of Milwaukee, Wis,
and Mrs. A. L. Livingston of Dixon,
Ill. Cne brother and three sisters also
mourn his death.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
CONTEST CANDIDATES
BEGIN RACE FOR PRIZES

Interest Growing in Subscription Campaign For
Piano. Victrolas, Business College Scholar
ships and Other Valuable Prizes-Votes
Have Double Value Until September
2Oth-Not Too Late To Enter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Those from out of toWu who attended
the funeral Of Mr.. Herman Korban last
Friday were E. Willing, Mrs. Fredericke
Korban, Phillip Korban, Mr.. and Mrs.
W enZel Korban, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kor-
ban, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Hackbarth,
Mrs. Mary Neumann, Mrs. FL. Klein, Mrs.
Elizabeth Bull, Eddie Willing, all of
GAINESVILLE.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
A YOUNG MAN
CONFESSES
Admits being helped in short time
BY DR.. KdrdSS the German
Specialist.

The remarkable results obtained by
DR.. Karass the German Specialist, who
visits Watertown each week, in the treat
ment of chronic diseases has received
praise from many. A young man living
in our city who was troubled with deaf
ness writes in part.
Dear Doctor: For four years | was
afflicted with Catarrhal deafness. The
different treatments | used failed to help
NE in the least. Four weeks ago call
ed on you during your weekly visit to
Watertown and commenced your treat
ment. Three weeks after my relatives
and | noticed decided improvement in
my hearing. | can now hear better
than before.
Yours respectfully,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12
Yours respectfully,
Leonard Paeske,

The German specialist offers free X-Ray
examination and free treatment to all
who call. The doctor will be at Wauke-
sha hotel, Cor. Fifth and Main SITS. OH
Monday, Sept. Is and each week there
after. Hours a. m. to p. m.
Advertisement
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Mr.. Julius Eichmann Of Ixonia was
found dead in his chair last Friday at
his home heart trouble being the cause
of death. sr. Eichmann who was 81
years Of age was native of Germany
and was a we'll read man. He had never
married and lived alone in his small
home. He is survived by one brother
Gustav Eichmann of IXOnia.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Mr.. Christian Frederick Strauss, ST.,
aged 81 years died Sunday morning al
the residence of his son Christian F
Strauss, Jr. two and one-half miles south
of this city, Mr.. Strauss was born in
Germany and came here in 1858. He
resided in the city for six years and
then removed to farm south of the city.
He served in the 10th regiment of the
Wisconsin Volunteers during the civil
war and was member of the G. A. R.
Post No. o.. Three sons and one daugh-
ter survive. Christian +. Strauss and
Robert E. Strauss of the town of Wa
tertown, John A. Strauss of Watertown,
and Mrs. Herman M. nouisa) Schroeder.
Ten grandchildren and five great-grand-
children also survive. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon at the
residence at o'clock, the Rev. Helmich
officiating.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Mr.. ranz Manke, died last Thursday
at the family home in route |, being 63
years Of age. Mr.. Manke was born in
Germany and came here 80 years ago.
He is survived by his wife ond eight
children. The sons are Edward of Reese
home. The daughters are Mrs. Paul
Mueller of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry
Schoenfeldt of Grand Rapids, Mich, and
the Misses Mildred and Eama Of WatoT-
town. The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at 1890 O'Clock at the
house Sand at l o'clock at ST. Johns
Lutheran church.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Mr.. John Donovan, pioneer resident
of Waterloo died in that village Sunday
aged 81 years. Mr.. Donovan was quite
we'll known in WateItown.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert &c chke route 5
mourn the death of their ten year old
son Master Elmer G.. Geschke which Oc-
Cured Wednesday morning after an ill
ness of two years duration. The parents
and tn rec brothers survive, Arthur of
Milwaukee, Erhard at home and Arnold
Of this city. The funeral will take place
Saturday afternoon at l o'clock from
the home and seryi ces will be held in
st. johns Lutheran church at o'clock.
Mrs, W. II. Weaver died at her home
in North Warren street Friday after
noon after an illness of six months dur
alton. She was born in New York and
was " years of age. She is survived by
her husband and four daughters, Mrs.
Lottie Rutter, LOmaine, Cal, Mrs.
Martha Hogans, Beloit, Mrs. Ida Valch,
BrOwnton, Miss Emma Weaver. Water
town, The funeral took place Monday
afternoon from the home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

If you fail here you cannot ex-
pect sympathy from any one. 1t
will be entirely your own fault and
we cannot feel a bit sorry for you.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

The members of the Epworth League
Of the First Methodist church eDj yed a
marshmallOw roast after their regular
monthly business meeting at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. E. R. Pearsall Monday
evening.
Miss Emily Gehrke gave plate show
er In honor Of Miss Amanda Th auer al
the Gehrke home Monday evening. All
report most enjoyable time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

Arthur E. Lenz and Miss Emma Ethel
Emmert were married on Wednesday,
September 10, 1918, at Peoria, Ill. They
will be at home to their friends after
October 1, 1918, route 6, Watertown,
Wis. The many friends of the bride
and groom hereabouts extend hearty
congratulations.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

The Misses Lydia Schmidt and Ruth
K0pfer entertained the members OF the
W. R. club at a theatre party Monday
evening. The Orpheum and Majestic
theatres were visited after which the
party partOOk of lunch at the 0'Byrne
candy kitchen. All enjoyed pleasant
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-09-12

The Misses Inez Keel, Florence CRUDE,
Verna SpOhn, Lydia Schmidt, Ruth Kop
fer, Mabel Triplett, Evelyn Webb, Vanita
Lehman. Helen SchatZ and Eva Miel-
enz of WahOo, Neb. made up delight
full house party which was entertained
by Miss Margaret Emmerling Saturday
and Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
MAIL BOX RObbERR
GIVEN FOUR YEARS
THREE YEARS OF SENTENCE OF
ISRAEL $. EDMUNDS WAS
WAS FOR MAKING KEY.

Three years in the penitentiary for
making a false key to United States
mail boxes and one year for robbing
the letter boxes, were the sentences
imposed yesterday by Judge Waddil
in the United states district court
upon Israel s. Edmunds, colored who
pleaded guilty. when arraIgned in
court few days ago. A fine of SO
also was imposed.
Edmunds. for time was a mail
carrier, connected with the Richmond
postotfice About three months ago
he was suspended. While under sus-
pension he made n key that would
fit and open mail boxes and he used
this in robbing the boxes. He was
caught last month by Policeman w.
L, Harris while IN the act of robbing
the box at Clay and Hancock streets,
Edmunds was indicted by the grand
jury of the present term of court
and when he was arraigned he en-
tered a ylea of guilty and threw him
self upon the mercy of the court
The penalty for making a false key
alone is ten years in the penitentiary,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
STUDENT SENATE.
AT ELON COLLEGE

ELON COLLEGE. n. c., Oct. IL
This morning at the regular daily
chapel exercises at Eion college, Dean
Lawrence presented the idea of stu
dent senate to have exclusive control
Of all cases Of cheating on examination
and TO act as sort of a grand jury
in other cases of student delinquencies
to the more than three hundred stu
dents. The matter was left to a vote
of the students and almost unani-
monsly they adopted the plan, elect
ing the senior class as the senate. II
Is understood that the class will ac-
cept the obligation and the honor.
The annual iunior-senior debate,
which Is to be held November 26th,
bids fair to he an occasion of unusual
interest, because of the timeliness of
the query to be discussed. The ques-
ton to be argued is:
Resolved, That educational and
property qualifications should be
added to our laws governing immigra-
ton.
w ID. 10y and j. Il. Farmer will de-
fend the affirmative and c. G. Johnson
and r. T.. Myriok will advocate the
negative.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17

SEVEN ARE GRANTED
PERMITS TO REPAIR

Permits issued from the office Of
Building Inspector Butler yesterday
were seven to make repairs. There
We're no permits to build. Those who
received permits the location and cost
of the work are:
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad company, brick locker
room at the Bolton shops. $3.50; r. ID.
Harlow, frame dwelling at $500 O
street. 5000: s. ID. and Sarah Reid
frame dwelling. sos North Thirty
second street. $3.50; Ada Nj. Bullock,
frame dwelling, lit East Eighth
street, s325; William Kelley. Jr.. brick
store and dwelling. 500 west Cary
street, $3.50: Martha NJ. Cunningham
brick dwelling, 1924 North Fifth
street, $500. and United States To-
bacco company, brick warehouse on
west side Of Nineteenth street between
Main and Cary, $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
TESTIMONY LOOKS
BAD FOR ACCUSED
PROGRESS MADE IN TRIAL OF
BEARD AND WILLIAMS FOR
MURDER.

Especial to The Richmond Nifeinian.)
AMHERST COURTHOUSE, VA,
Oct. 16.-~The trial of Bascomb VIII
liams and John r, Beard. for the al
legged murder Of David Cooper. the
Baltimorean, near Sandidges July 22d,
which was stopped yesterday by the
illness Of two jurors, was resumed
this morning shortly before 10
o'clock and considerable progress
was made during the morning ses-
sion. The indications. however were
that the case would not go to the
jury before Saturday afternoon, if
then.
Seven witnesses were heard today
several Of these giving direct testi-
mony, which appears to lie very
damaging TO the accused men and
which corroborates the ante rnortem
statement of Cooper. which was ad
mitted in evidence Tuesday. These
witnesses, who were young women
living in the vicinity of the shooting.
testified that they saw two men run
ming after wagon and after over
taking il they heard a shot. Some
little time afterwards they heard an
other shot. Immediately after this
these witnesses heard the groans Of
man. One witness was man
named Tucker. who was at home near
the scene of the shooting at the time
of the trouble. He testified to hear
ing two shots After tho second shot
he said he heard some one in the
wagon say. Damn you. I've got you
now" A little later the witness tes-
titled after Cooper had been carried
to the mill for treatment. he saw
Beard go to Cooper. shake hands with
him, and telling him he was an Odd
Fellow. ask II he could do anything for
him. To this offer Cooper replied:
mo. you have already done too
much
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
MAT IONAL.
BISCUIT
PANY
Always look for that name

tor James Duncan Gatewood, L. S.
N. and Mrs. Gatewood. to Lieut.
Earl North, T.. s.. A, will take place
on Wednesday afternoon, October
29th. ait ST. Margarets Episcopal
church. Washington, d. c. recep-
ton at the home OF the brides par
ents in Nineteenth street will follow
the church ceremony.
Miss Hildreth Gatewood will be
maid Of honor for her sister. and the
bridesmaids are to be Miss Josephine
Mason, Miss Ruth Bliss. Miss Malt
land Marshall, Miss Harriet Gate
wood. all Of Washington. and Miss
Beatrice Crawford. of Seminary Hill.
Va
The best man is to be Lieut. John
Marble Wright and the ushers are
Lieut. Steward Godfrey, Lieut.. Frank
Harrington. Lieut.. Beverley c. Dunn,
Lieut.. ii. S. Bennion. Lieut.. r. c.
Crawford, and Lieut.. Il. b. Ardley,
all OF the Engineer Corps. L, s. A.
Rust--Naii.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lee Marshall. OF
Washington. have issued cards an
nounclng the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Miss Julia Hatnes Vail. to Mr.
Breckenridge Cabell Rust, or Philadel-
phla on Saturday evening. October
18th. at $50 o'clock, in Washington
city. On account Of recent mourning
in both families the wedding was
quietly celebrated in the home of the
brides parents. with only the nearest
relatives and friends present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rust will he at homo
after October 18th at 4944 Walnut
street. Philadelphia.
PERSONAL
Mrs John A. Coke, Jr., and small
daughter are visiting relatives in
Asheville. y. c.
Mr.. and Mrs f. j. willis returned
home last evening, the former hav-
ing been to New York for several
days,
Miss Virginia Watkins has returned
home. after spending several days In
Baltimore. Misses Virginia Whiteley
who also went 10 Baltimore. is now
the guest of friends in New York.
Mrs. Mckinney and Miss frankie
Mckinney of Farmville. are spend
ing some time IN the city.
Mr. Bryant Merritt. who has been
the guest of his mother, Mrs, f. b.
Merritt. in Norfolk. has returned to
the city.
Or. and Mrs. A C Oppenheimer have
returned to their home in Norfolk.
after visit to relatives in Richmond
and Fork Union. Va.
Mrs C. C. Chaplin is the guest of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
CELEBRATE BIRTH
Of INDEPENDENCE
OF YORKTOWN
SURRENDER TO BE Oh
SERVED TUESDAY.

The celebration Of the one hun
dred and thirty second anniversary
of the surrender Of CORVALLIS at
Yorktown will he held on Tuesday,
October 2lst. the anniversary falling
on sunday.
Many great orators have been Sc
cured for the celebration and several
bands VIII discourse superb music.
One thousand soldiers viii De in the
great parade and the assem- hlage OF
the battleship fleet viii add TO the at
fractions.
on Sunday. October 18th. 1T
o'clock addresses suitable to she ec-
casion Will be delivered In Grace
church at Yorktown. while on Mon
day. the day preceding the great cele-
bration. the Yorktown Historical So
ciety will meet.
w II. Graves is the chancellor OF
the celebration.