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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
EKERN GIVES
FINE ADDRESS
PledSeS Large Audience at the
Twilight Club Monday BY
Talk On Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner Her
man l.. Ekern, the man who barricaded
himself in his Office year ago and whose
name occupied the headlines Of the news
papers in the State, gave very inter-
esting address on various phases Of the
Insurance business at a regular meet
ing Of theTwilight Club Monday evening.
He said that the people of this state were
not well insured although there were
10000 persons insured in Wisconsin.
There are two reasons for insuring.
One is to protect the family and the
other to accumulate savings for old age.
There is very great increase in per-
centage of people who have entered the
industrial field and this class unlike the
farmer has nothing to fall back onto in
old age The class as rule are unable
to and do not save much for old age
thereby causing the percentage of pau
pers to increase greatly. This class of
people should be insured so that Ill old
age they will not be dependent. The
average man earns 800 per year. A
man with $1,000 insurance is only in
surfing a year and half earning power.
II a man builds $1,000 house he hurries
to have it insured, although he knows
that the house may never burn. A man
on the other hand will eventually die
and the insurance will have 10 be paid
sometime. The rental income of life is
far more valuable than real estate insur-
ance against fire, and the loss is far
greater than fire loss.
If there were no agents there would
be no insurance as people do not insure
until bounded to 1t by the agents. The
agents get so per cent of the first years
premiums and seven per cent of the next
nine payments. The State Insurance
plan is just as safe as any insurance on
earth. 1t will compel old line cOmpan-
les to reduce in order to compete with
it. 1t does not require forfeiture il pay
ments lapse in the first three years as
other companies do. The State has no
agents and therefore saves the % per
cent of the money taken in which the
agents generally get. State banks.
county, village and city clerks have ap-
pIicatien blanks for stale Insurance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
HERMAN P. BAHR
WINS SILVER CUP
Sale of $4,000 Worth of Guar.
dian Life Insurance in 1913
Brings Him Honors

Herman P. Bahr, the popular local
life Insurance writer was presented
with beautiful silver loving cup by
the Guardian Life Insurance Company
of Madison as token of appreciation
for his wonderful record of insurance
writing during the past year. Mr.. Bahr
wrote the third highest amount of in
suranceoof all the Guardian Life writer's
in the state and was. almost tied for
first and second place. His name was
in the monthly bulletin every month in
the year as one of the fifteen writing
the largest amount of insurance. Mr..
Bahr wrote s11O, 1000 worth of insurance
last year and expects to write double
that amount this year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Concord.

Our popular merchant. Otto Dahms, is
seriously Ill at present. A trained nurse
is caring for him.
B. A. 0esterich Of BOwdle, s. D., was a
guest of his parents and other relatives
here the past week.
Edward Reichert of Watertown was a
guest of Miss Vanita Lehman Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Adams entertained
Mrs. F. Moore and l.. Frank and family
the first of the week
Will Rhoda was a Milwaukee visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Bnske was an OcOnomOwoc
visitor recently.
Several from here attended the China
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Roberts
of Affection.
Cards announcing the marriage of
Miss Della C. Sacia and Ralph Walter
Borgers have been received here. Mr..
and Mrs, Borgers will reside in Detroit.
The wedding took place at Grand Rapids,
Mich.
In spite of the severe cold several OF
our citizens attended stock fair at Wat
ertOWn.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
DEATH The
PENALTY PAID
Pays the Extreme Penalty For
Mistake

Often the extreme penalty of death is
paid by some sufferer of chronic dis
ease who placed his case in the hands
of careless doctor Most mistakes are
due to incorrect diagnosis. DIR. Karass,
the German specialist, whose offices are
at the Waukesha Horel each Monday,
makes thorough examination of each
case before treating it. The doctor
treats all chronic, and long standing
diseases. To all who call the doctor
offers free X-Ray examination and free
treatment, the only charges being for
medicines. The doctor will be in his
office at Waukesha Hotel on Monday,
Jan. 10, and each week thereafter
Advertisement.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
new HOTEL LAW
NOW into EFFECT
Saloons Charging for Edtables
Now Under Provisions
of Same.

Few saloon pr0prietors are aware of a
drastic law effecting them, il they
charge for food of any kind, and which
went into effect on January |, 1914.
Every saloon, billiard hall. bowling
alley or place of like description that
charges for sandwiches, red hots, or food
Of any sort are classed with hotels and
must take out a permit thrOught the
state board of health.
Hotels and restaurants as well as lunch
counters are subject to inspection at any
time any hotel, saloon restaurant, lunch
counter, billiard hall, bowling alley Oper-
ating without permit, whether they
are notified or not, will be guilty of a
violation of the statue.
1t is obligatory for saloons to apply
at once and ignorance will be no excuse.
Read what DR.. G. A. Harper secretary OF
state board of health, says about the new
law.
1T is common pratice to serve ham,
burger sandwiches and other food in
billiard halls, bowling alleys and other
places of like decriptiOn. Whenever a
charge is made for lunches and meals in
any such establishments, a permit under
the new law and taken out. This re-
cent ruling of the attorney general.
In all cases where free lunches are
are served in saloons or other business
places simply as bait to attract custo-
mers to main business, says his opinion
"such places would not be considered as
restaurants under the definition of our
statue, but where lunches and meals are
served and a charge is made for them in
any saloon or other business establish
ment and as part Of the regular busi-
ness, they contribute to the income and
profits of snch businss."
The fea for each permit is 81, provided
that in hotels containing more tnan
thirty sleeping rooms for the use of tran
sient guests it shall be SO The revenue
will be used to inspect hotels and res
taurants and otherwise carry out the
laws provisions.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Elect Officers.

The Watertown Retail Liquor Dealers
at the annual meeting Fri
day night elected the following officers:
PresideDt-F NJ Crenz.
Vice president Schott.
Secretary-G. M. Gahlman.
Treasurer-S. MolZahn.
Trustee years-R. Maede.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Worms the Cause of Your Child'S
Pains

A foul, disagreeabIe breath, dark cir
oles around the eyes, at times feyerish,
with great thirst; cheeks flushed and
then pale, abdomen swollen with sharp
cramping pains are all indications of
worms. Don't let your child suffer
KICKAPOO WORM KILLER will give
sure relief-It kills the wOrms--while
its laxative effect add greatly to the
health of your child by removing the
dangerous and disagreeable effect OF
worms and parasites from the system.
KICKAPUO WORM KILLER as health
producer should be in every household.
Perfectly safe. Buy box today. Price,
Csc. All Druggists or by mail KICKA-
POO INDIAN MED. co. PHILA. or ST.
LOUIS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
PLAN A VISIT TO THE
SUNNY SOUTH

Why suffer the cold, with such winter
resorts as Florida, Cuba and the Gulf
Coast within your easy reach? Arrange
to go south; we will quote you rates, sug-
gest routes and prepare suitable itinera-
ries for you. For full particulars apply
to ticket agents. Chicago and North
Western Ry. P F. Kohler, Ticket Agt.
Telephone Blk. l 1926
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
EXPRESS Rates.

Copies of the new schedule OF express
rates have been received in Watertrwn
by the local agents and go into effect
February l. The new schedule is con-
siderably lower and in some cases is cut
about in half on long distances. The low
rates will not apply 80 much to light pack
ages as to the heavier class of express.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Good Man for Mayor.
EDITOR LEADER

EDITOR LEADER
Among the names that have been
mentioned in connection with the may
orally next spring, we have not noticed
the name of w. III. Woodland, man of
ability and moral worth. who would
make an ideal mayor. Mr.. Woodland
has been prominent and active MEM
ber of our local Advancement Associa-
tion and has worked efficiently for the
improvement of the city. As chief ex-
ecutive would give fair and impartial
attention and new era inaugurated.
Subscriber.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Merchants Bank SubSCribeS.

At the annual stockholders meeting of
the Merchants National Bank the old
board Of directors was reelected and
the recommendation of the board TO sub
scribe to the capital stock of the Federal
Reserve Bank was unanimously adopted.
The newly elected board named the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year.
President-W. D. Spr0esser.
Vice president-Charles Z. Frey.
Vice presldent-D. II. Kusel.
Cashier-MaX ROhr
Chairman board of directors-John
Habhegger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Elect Officers

At the annual meeting of the Cigar
maker Benevolent society held on Tues
day evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
President-Ferdinand Kruger.
Vice president Albert Borchardt
Recording secretaTy-Henry Moser.
Financial secretary-John Kuester.
Treasurer-G. Y. EXner.
Trustee for three years.-Ferdinand
Kruger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
DOMESTIC MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
WdtertOWn Chickens

At the exhibit of the Wisconsin Poultry
association held last week in Madison,
the following named chicken raiSers
were awarded prizes:
w. F. Gruetzmacher & Son, black Or
pingtons, second and third cocks; second,
third and fifth hen and fifth pullet.
Thomas j. BertO, Single Comb Rhode
Island Reds, fourth cock.
Albert Zier, Single Comb White Leg
horns, fourth pen.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
First Class Stock COmndnY

The Colonial theatre has been leased
by Mr.. j. Ward Kett Of Milwaukee and
Cleveland Ohio. All plays will be pro-
uced under his federal direction. Two
new plays week, with special scenery
will be the policy, and at small prices.
Surely when man has that much faith
in Watertown it should be encouraged
The season will open Sunday. Matinee
Jan. 18th
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
An Ideal WOmdn'S Laxative

Who wants to take salts, or castor oil,
when there is nothing better than DR..
Kings New Life Pills for all bowel
troubles. They act gently and naturally
on the stomach and liver, stimulate and
regulate your bowels and tone up the
entire system. Price, 25c. At all Drug
gists. H. E. BUCKLEN s. co. PHILA-
DELPHIA or ST. LOUIS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
X. of C.. Entertain.

The first of the three series of free en-
given under the auspices
of the knights of Columbus, is scheduled
for Wednesday, Jan. 2t, at st. Henry's
Hall. The two entertainers, Miss Mary
Doyle and Miss Anna Fenelon Holohan
here last year and greatly
pleased their audience
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
DR. WhVte Reelected

DR.. William F. Whyte was reelected
president of the State Board of Health at
its annual meeting last week. Edward
S. Hayes Of Eau Claire was elected vice
president and DIR. C. A. Harper holds the
office of secretary at the pleasure of the
hoard
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Post Office Comparisons.

The local post Office receipts show a
substantial increase for the year 1918 due
to the parcels post Now that the fifty
pound rule is in effect this years receipts
will no doubt be still larger. The fol-
lowing are the figures for the past four
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

Och Biddy don't get the old wash boil
er mended; sure and you can get one
cheaper of The Central Trading Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

Our store is full Of goods, full of bar
gains, and full Of business. The Central
Trading company. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

The Saturday Club rendered the fol-
lowing program Tuesday afternoon:
Americas Famous Colleges" for women
by Mrs. Achlenhagen; for men, Mrs.
Stone. Distinguished Graduates Miss
Martha Folkmann
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

The Euterpe club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. W. c. Stone Saturday
afternoon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Elected Director

A, R. Barker was elected director OF
the First NatiOual Bank at POrtrge on
Tuesday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

The Plattdeutscher Verein will give
House next Saturday evening. January
IT, A good time is promised all who
attend.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
The DEATH ROLL |

A very sad death is that of Mrs. Julia
Wurtzler aged "a years wife of Mr.. John
Wurtzler. which occurred Wednesday
morning at her home in 500 Washington
street short illness with peritonitis.
She was the daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Herman Mantz who reside on 9Th street,
and was born and reared in this city.
She had kindly disposition and was
liked and respected by all who knew her,
Besides her husband and three small
children the youngest being only 9
months old, her parents and SIX sisters
and two brothers survive her. The fun
will be held Saturday afternoon at
O'clock form the home to Oak Hill GEM
etery.
Franz Damrow committed suicide
Tuesday morning by hanging himself
He had been in poor health for num-
Der of years and was an inmate at the
state hospital for the insane for two years,
coming home few months ago, but his
condition grew worse again and he was
about to return to hospital when he took
his life. The deceased was 38 years of
age and lived with his widowed mother
four miles north of Lebanon, who sur
wives him, together Altlt two brothers
and one sister. Funeral services were
held today at o'clock burial being at
Lebanon cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16
Social Doings

The marriage of Miss Mae Fitzpatrick,
daughter Of Mr.. Edward Fitzpatrick,
and Mr.. Paul H. Steinhoff of Clyman
took place Tuesday morning at $50
o'clock at st. Bernard's Catholic church.
The young couple were attended by Miss
Margaret Fitzpatrick and Mr.. Gilbert
Metzger of Clyman. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony wedding dinner
was served at the home of the brides
father to large number of guests. The
groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Steinh0ff of Norwalk. Wis. After a
short wedding trip spent at the home of
the groom, and also visiting at La Crosse,
they will make their future home at
Clyman.
Mrs VIM Kohl entertained party of
friends Wednesday afternoon of last
week at her home in College avenue in
honor of her birthday. The time was
pleasantly spent in social converse and
at cards. A sumptuous dinner was
served to which all did justice. The
merry party broke up late in the eve
hing wishing their hostess many happy
returns of the day.
Miss ROsina Daugs " no will shortly be
married to Mr.. E. Braun of Fulton, Wis.
was given a tin shower bv number of
her friends at her home Tuesday eve
ming A delightful time was had by all
present. Dainty refreshments were SER
we'd after which appropriate toasts were
given by several Iof the guests, which
were much appreciated.
j. M. Malloy celebrated his birthday
Saturday evening at his home in 318 n
Montgomery street. A tempting lunch
con was served, covers being laid for
ten and a most enjoyable evening was
spent by all. The guests at departing
wished their nest many happy returns
of the day.
Word was received here Monday from
Portland, Oregon, that the marriage of
Mr.. Charles Lemke and Miss Clara Han
son took place Sunday. The groom is a
son of Mrs Bertha Lemke, North Fourth
street and has many friends here who
extend congratulations
The Saturday Club rendered the fol-
lowing program Tuesday afternoon:
Americas r ramous Colleges" for women
by Mrs. AchGenhagen; for men, Mrs.
Stone. Distinguished Graduates" Miss
Martha Folkmann.
The Plattdeutscher Verein will give
their annual dance at the Turner Opera
House next Saturday evening, January
II. A good time is promised all who
attend.
The Euterpe club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. W. c. Stone Saturday
afternoon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

The Carefree Club was entertained by
Mrs. Herman NOwack Tuesday afternoon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-16

Word was received here Monday from
Portland, Oregon, that the marriage of
Mr.. Charles Lemke and Miss Clara Han
son took place Sunday. The groom is a
son of Mrs. Bertha Lemke, North Fourth
street and has many friends here who
extend congratulations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-10

'rowninshield. View of Crownln-
Shields wharf at Salem in 1SoS and
views Of different places visited on the
famous cruise.
In his Introduction Mr.. Crowninshield
points out that the ilrst American yacht
was built for George crowninshicld in
1901 and was named jefferson. The next
known yacht was the Diver. owned by
John g. Stevens in 1902. The jefferson
was fast sailer, and when in 1912 the
second war with Great Britain broke ont
she was commissioned privateer and
captured three prizes.
George Crowninshicld was born in
Salem on May %. 1865. His father was
George Crownnshcld and his mother
Mary Derby. He was one Of five brothers
and was educated to he a merchant. \
mercantile education in those days was
something different from what II is
now. Each one of the sons was frs,
sent To sea to learn the duties of n
common sailor and later navigation so
that he could handle vessel Then
the boys were instructed in everything
relating to the counting house and its
management one vessel owned by the
family was named America, and this in
1896 brought the first elephant to this
country. The America and three other
vessels owned by the firm We're prlva =
ieers in the war of 1872.
Capt. George crowninshield develop-
ing peculiar taste for handling ships
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-10

launched Ter furnishings We're in place
all her spars were on end, her yards
crossed and her rigging set up. Her
sails We're bent and all the running
rigging rove So that she was completely
ready for sea. except for heavy stores.
Or. Bentley II his diary December 1G.
lNl6, says; 'iy invitation | visited
the hermaphrod!tc brig lately built for
Capt. c. Crownnsh.o,d and now fitted
for sea in "A manner never before OH
served in this town. Her model Is
excellent and her naval architecture
the best. The rigging is of the highest
Improvement as to its form. and COM
pletc and Of the best materials and
workmanship. The best patent hori-
Zontal wludlass with two stations just
aft the mainmast foremost. The rudd"r
fNvd To move with great ease and safety
upon a new patent. The Delaying pins
of the mast Of brass.
"Bclow Is the berth for officers. Next
is the dining room, furnished Of the
best materials and furnished with the
best carpets, elegant settccs with well
Vet cushions. chairs with descriptive
paintings. mirrors, huffrts loaded with
plate of every name and the best glass
and porcelain. Adjoining are the berths
for the owner and PASSENGERS, with
apartments having all tn" articles for
the ship assigned to their own particular
vessels and beyond about midshlp the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-10

had A. his part If the business the build
ing and OUTFIT ne of its vessels. He
was a short man, five feet SIX inches in
height remarkably robust and courage
Gus. AS soon as he was admitted to the
firm he had the yacht Jefferson built for
his own use.
When the Constitution was chased
into Marhlchoad harbor by the British
frlgates Tcnedus and Endymon he took
guns from Salem to Marhlehead After
the battle between the Chesapeake and
shannon. which resulted in the loss of
the Chesapeake and the death of Capt
Lawrence and Lieut.. Ludlow, Capt
trownlnshleld chartered at his own
expense the brig Henry, sailed Ia Hall
fax and brought back the bodies of
Lawrence and Ludlow
In the war of 1872 the America. the
favorte ship Of George Crownlnshield
& Co., "A vessel of GOO tons, was made
into prvatcer and sae was the most
successful privateer of the war. Capt
George was so proud of this vessel that
he took her as the model for his Yacht
which he ordered to be built by Retire
Beckett at Salem. While the yacht
was being built he was planning the
furnishings, which We're to he the most
elaborate ever put into vessel
The yacht was SO feet long on the
water line, - feet 1lia inches beam,
II feet 5'a inches in depth She was of
l9l 4l-S5ths tons. When she was