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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Catch Phone Game Men.

Two men, Martin Joyce and Andrew
Pearson of Superior were arrested at
Elgin. Ill. for operating telephone rob-
berry scheme similar to the one worked
at the Stuebe Floral Co. store here. It is
thought from the description of the men
that they are the same ones who worked
the game here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Best Family Laxative.

Beware of constipation. Use Dr. Kings
xew Life Pills and keep well; Mrs.
c. &. Smith, of West Franklin, Me-, calls
them ''0ur family laxative" Nothing
better for adults or aged. Get them to-
day. Zoe. All Druggists or by mail.
III. 4. BuCKLEN s. co. PHILADEL-
PHIA or ST. LOUIS.-Ady.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Not Hurt BY Fall.

An inmate OF the Lutheran home for
Predetermined, a heavy set man of over
SO years, fell from the back seat of a
sleigh, which was not securly fastened
to the box of the sleigh, Saturday noon.
A physician was summoned, who ex-
amined him said his Injuries were slight
although the. man thought he was SER
iously hurt.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
ShiDS Cattle.

F. G. Lehman Friday Feb. 20, ship
ped thirty-five head of Holstien cattle
to Seattle, Wash. They went by Wells
Fargo express, and he accompanied
them and expects to bring back a car
load of horses within two weeks.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
RetireS From Firm,

A. +. Spleese, who came from Water
town some time ago, has retired from
the firm operating the Portage Motor
company on East Cook street and is no
longer connected with that businss firm
In any way.-POrtage Register.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Lost Three FinQerS.

Emil Menge. workman at the Jaeger
Mayer plant had the three first fling
ers of his left hand sawed off by
rip saw at the plant Wednesday. His
physician says that he will be laid up for
five or six weeks.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Chimney Catches Fire.

Fire from defective chimney in the
residence of Richard Irving, 500 North
Church street, Monday night at GAO
o'clock called out the fire department.
Chemicals only were used to extinguish
the blaze and the damage was slight.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

If you have more property than you
could earn in the length of time you have
lived you have got something that some
body else has earned. If you hay'nt got
as much as you can earn then somebody
else has got something that you have
earned If you are not getting all you
earn you better save some by trading
with the Central Trading Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Miss Lydia Pease very pleasantly en-
tertained the Cor5y Club at her home in
Clyman street Monday evening at the
clubs third annual banquet. The guests
were dressed in colonial cOstomes and
they presented pleasing appearance.
The evening was one that will long be
remembered by all present.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Leader CHANCES Date.

This paper will be published every
Tuesday hereafter and advertisers as
well as correspondents are requested to
send in copy by Saturday if possible.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mrs. Emil Kuehl entertained anumber
of friends Thursday evening at her home
in North Church street in honor of her
birthday anniversary.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mrs. Ed. Jungman entertain d a num-
Der of friends at her home in N. Church
street Wednesday evening. The time
was pleasan' ly spent in social chat after
which dainty luncheon was served.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

The Adventures of Kathlyn will be
shown at the Classic Theater Saturday
afternoon and evening March 7. This
will be the third installment of this won
derful photoplay which has startled lhe
public with its daring adventures and
is as follows John Bruce, an American
and fellow passenger on the boat which
brought Kathlyn to AIlaha, saves her
life. The elephant which carries her
from the scene of her trials becomes
frightened and runs away, separating
her from Bruce and the rest of the par
ty. After a terrifying ride she finds
herself at the portals of ruined temple,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS
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Commencing Tuesday, for three days
the Classic Theatre will show the famous
White Slave traffic in four reels. Mr..
Smith, manager of the Bijou theater in
Fond du Lac says that this is thorough
ly moral show and frst-class in every
respect.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Miss Esther Walker entertained a
party of friends at her home in Twelfth
Street, Wednesday evening.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

The funeral of Mr.. Isaac Burgess Of
HustifOrd took place Friday. He died
Tuesday at age of fifty-three years. He
was we'll known in Watertown. His wild
OW and four children survive.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
The DEATH ROLL

After an illness OF five days duration
F. j. Grant. a we'll known citizen of the
village of Lowell died at the family
home, Tuesday evening, Feb. oath. at
II 80 o'clock. Pneumonia was the
cause Of death. Mr.. Grant was born on
Aug IL. 1862, in the town OF CIyman and
when quite young boy moved W tn his
parents to the town of Lowell where
they lived for few years on the farm
known as the Christian Mittlestaadt
homestead, after which time they re-
moved on the Soldner farm south east
of the village Of Lowell, where they re-
sided for some time, and later moving to
the village of Lowell. where he received
his education at the public schools Of
that village. He was united in mar
riage with Miss Anna Ladwig about
fifteen years ago, who with four children
survive. He is also survived by fOW
sisters and one brother. They are Mrs.
Jos. Scheberle of Benton, Wis, Mrs. j. I.
Chafep, the Misses Agnes and Josie Of
the village of Lowell and Roy Grant of
Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
Social Doings

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Boelter were most
agreeably surprised at their home in
route 9 Friday evening. The time was
most pleasantly spent and sumptuious
supper was served at midnight. Present
were: Wessrs. and Mesdames Charles
Scbeel. A. SOldner, Herman Ziemer,
Henry Zastrow, John sleight, L. Fred
rich, Ewald Tietz, 6. Kaddatz, George
Weihert, R. Schoechert, E. Huebbe,
Charles Hoppe, August Tietz, A. Boelter;
Mrs. D. Willitz; Misses Arela Ziemer,
Sadie Ziemer, Ella Block, Agnes Schoe-
ebert, Lydia Block. Esther Willitz, Gladys
Evans. Esther Scheel, Lydia Scheel,
Hilda Tietz, Louise BoTth, Martha Boel-
ter, Viola Knoll; Messrs. G, Blend, Geo.
Ziemer, Gustav TietZ, Herbert Draeger,
Arthur Weihert, Otto FTOemm'ng, Will
liam Wendtland, Ernest Hubble, William
Block. William Borth, Alva Soldner,
Frank Sleight. Richard Schoechert, Ru-
dolf Zastrow, Douglas Zastrow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mrs Albertine Sipp. aged 81 years
died at the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
Fred Ohm, Sunday morning. The de-
ceased who was one Of Watertown's older
residents, was born inGermany, February,
%, 1888, coming here in 1856. In 1860
she was married to Mr.. Frank Sinp who
passed away forty years ago. She is sur
vived by son and a daughter, Mr. Ed
ward Sipp and Mrs. Erred Ohm.
The funeral took place this afternoon
services heing held in ST. Luke's church.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

The many friends of Miss EIyira 4.
KOpp were greatly shocked TO learn of
her death which occurred Friday night,
after an illness of three months duration.
Miss KOpp was born in Horizon and
would have been tWenty-three years OF
age next month. She came here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E..
KOpp, when small child and was edu-
Gated in the public schools, graduating
from the high school in 1908. She
taught school north of IxOnia during
the past five years, giving much satis-
faction. The deceased was a young
lady of most estimable qualities and was
well liked by her many fr ends. She is
survived by her parents and two brothers,
Franklin H. and Erwin KOpp. The
funeral took place this afternoon at 1:3O
O'clock at the residence and services were
held at the German Methodist church at
2 o'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

The classes of the Misses Helen Schatz
and Anna Goecke enjoyed a sleighride
from to 6 o'clock on Wednesday. Dur
ing the ride stop was made at Bau-
mann's Ice Cream ParlOr where the lit
tie folks were treated to light refresh
ments including something hot which
was greatly appreciated by them. The
occasion proved delight to the children
and was enjoyed by all.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mrs. Daniel Purat died Sunday night
at the home of her son Bishop Karl
Mueller. Mrs. Purat was born in Zeid-
ler Bohemia, December 1, 1841. She was
married, widowed and married a again
while still a resident Of Europe. and
cane to this country in 1872. She is sur
vived by her husband and two sons, Bis
hop Karl Mueller, and Henry Mueller,
Comfrey, Mimi. The funeral will take
place Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
from the hoae and services viii be held
in the Moravian Church at 2:30 o'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mrs. Henrietta Kunz died at her home
in Hustisford Friday at the age of 79
years She was well known in this
section. The deceased is survived by
three sons, Henry KUnZ, George Kuhz,
MapletOn. Mimi; August KunZ, Hustis-
ford. Five brothers also survive, j. F.
Bramer, C. H. Bramer. WatertOwn; A.
Bramer, Beaver Dam; Ernst Bramer,
Louis Bramer, Hustisford. There are
thirty two grandchildren. The funeral
took place on Monday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock to the Lutheran church in Hustis-
ford.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Miss Alice Banmann and Patsy S.
Hammes were united in marriage in
Chicago last week. Mr.. Hammes has
been resident in this city for seven
years and Tor three years has conducted
a pantorium shop in this city. The bride
is Watertown young lady. She has
been employed in this Office as steno-
grapher for number of years. MT and
Mrs. Hammes have the best wishes of a
large circle Of friends. They will live
in Chicago-FOrt Atkinson Union.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03
TIE LEADER

has a large circulation in Jefferson and
Dodge Counties and is a good advertising
medium. trial will convince you. ::
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Kaddatz, route G.
were host and hostess to large gather
ing of friends at their home Saturday
evening Feb. 81, in honor OF Mr. Kaddatzs'
birthday. The time was pleasantly
spent and tempting luncheon was
served at late hour. Those present
were Messrs. and Mesdames John Slight,
John Bartz, Richard Schoechert, Herman
Ziemer, Charles Scheel. Henry ZasrrOw,
Albert Kaddatz, Emil Kaddatz, August
Soldner, Carl Witte, Reinhard GrOsenick
Mesdames George Weinert, Herman
Willitz, Misses Sadie Ziemer, Vivena
Nowack, Esther Willitz, Gladys Evans,
Agnes Schoechert, Esther Evans, Leona
BartZ, Frieda Bartz. Lydia Scheel, Esther
Scheel, Doris Kaddatz; Messrs. Frank
Slight, Alva Soldner, Richard Schoechert.
Jr., Arnold Nowack, George Ziemer, Hans
KaddatZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
TRI-CITY HEAD is
STATE PRESIDENT
August Brissman of Moline Is
Elected to the Illinois
Luther League.
LOCAL MEN ARE SPEAKERS
Or. G. A. Andreen and J. II. Haubers
on Programs of Convention Yes
terday-Many on Trip.

August NJ. Brissman OF Moline.
president of the Tri-City Luther
league. was unanimously elected late
yesterday afternoon as president of
the Illinois State Luther league. That
Mr.. Brissman is deserving of the high
honor conferred upon him was voiced
by the retiring president, ]. Alex Mel
son OF Chicago, in his remark that for
several years Mr.. Brissman had been
one of the leading forces in the state
organization. The honor came from
the SO official delegates and 60 visiting
members representing 43 leagues and
a total membership of 1856. Miss
Adina Johnson OF Morris was elected
executive secretary. Miss Hulda Mil
Ter. Chicago. was reelected recording
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
IOWA STEAM LAUNDRY
co. is SIX YEARS OLD

The closing of business tonight
marks the sixth anniversary of the
Iowa Steam Laundry company of Dav-
export. and should William Pohlmann
tomorrow feel inclined TO review the
past six years he viii find many things
to Justify feeling Of pride in the rec
ord he has made. In this six years
the floor space occupied has increased
from 1000 to 1900 square feet. The
number of people regularly employed
has increased from twenty to over fif-
ty. Six years ago two wagons han
died the business. while now six wag-
ons and autos are IN constant service.
Today there IS probably not single
piece Of the original equipment in use.
Believing modern facilities necessary
10 the rendering OF better ser
vice, Manager Pohlmann has been
quick to introduce every new or i'm
proved machine. appliance or method.
and today the equipment Of the Iowa
Steam laundry is as thoroughly mod
ern and up-to-date as IL to be found
in the middle west. Service at all
times to all people" has won for the
Iowa Steam laundry the title. "The
Laundry Of Quality" and # IA Mr..
Pohlmann's intention to merit con
tinuation OF this title through the high
standard OF the service and satisfac-
ton rendered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
FINAL ROUND FOR
CHAMP ONSHIP ON
Leon Mitchell and DR.. Larned
Allen Fighting 1t Out for
Arsenal Golf Cup.

The finals in the play for the cham
pionship cup are being played today
on the Arsenal golf links, between
Leon Mithcell and DR.. Larned Allen.
The match is SO holes and much in
terest has been aroused in the out
come.
In the semi-finals yesterday Leon
Mitchell won from ]. d. Cady, 1 up,
and Dr. Allen defeated Walter Muel-
Ter up ..
In the consolation semi-fnals cup
match of 10 holes, Z. S. Johnson won
from Colonel George w. Burr, 8 up 2,
and L. c. Mueller defeated F. G. Allen,
? up 1.
On Monday and Tuesday the quail
flying rounds for the A. b. and c class
cups will be played. Sixteen will be
entered in each class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
PYTHIAn SOCIETY
TO Give CARNIVAL
World at Home, Splendid At
traction, to Hold Forth in
Davenport Next Week.

The first carnival to be given by the
knights of Pythias in this section will
start Monday evening when the World
at Home shows open for business on
Levee park, Davenport. The World at
Home. which has been termed the
Ringing of the carnival business, it
| is stated, has made for itself an envi'
able reputation for maintaining at all
times a standard of decency that has
gained for the management the en-
dorsement of city officials in every
city where exhibitions have been given
this season. The endorsements are in
the shape of letters, and all compli-
ment the management on the general
high class attractions, absence of en-
barrassing features, business-hke
methods, and conduct of attaches.
The World at Home special train of
80 steel cars will arrive in Davenport
early Monday morning, and it has been
promised that by evening all the at
fractions and riding devices will be
open for business. More than 10 at
fractions make up the holdings of the
company. and Levee park will be well
filed. The grounds will be illuminat-
ed with thousands OF electric nights.
Sensational free acts will take place
in mid-air and Oh elevated platforms,
the band will play, and those who
seek an hour of wholesome amuse-
ment and relaxation from the cares
OF work-day life will find it along the
plaza of pleasure, as the World at
Home midway is called.
Among the many attractions along
the plaza will be found: The garden
of Allah: California Franks wild west
and Indian congress; Mazeppa, the
horse with the human brain; fat and
lean convention: motordrome; won
ders of the universe; human butterfly;
Panama canal; wonders of melodia;
congress of human oddities; tango
whirl: carry-us-all; giant Ferris
wheel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15

is a powerful machine and will &C
complish the work of many horses and
men In road construction.
Rev. Jackson, the Homestead min
lister. was entertained Sunday by Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. McWhinney.
Miss May McMeeken of Rock Island
spent a few days last week here visit
ing relatives.
The Sunny Hill Sunday school will
hold its annual picnic next Tuesday.
A goodly number from here attended
the old settlers meeting OF Henry
county Thursday at Cambridge.
Rev. Mr.. Andereck of Orion will
preach at Sunny Hill Sunday, Aug. %.
at $3.50.
VIII Harsha and family of Orion
spent Sunday at ]. B. Harsha's.
Elva and Frank Harsha left Tues
day for Numa, Iowa, for a month s
visit with relatives.
The Homestead Missionary society
met Thursday with Mrs. Will Ten
nant
News has reached here of the death
by drowning at Philadelphia of Rev.
Paul McClanahan. Paul spent his
bOyhood days here and the news to
his friends was a great shock
Particulars and funeral arrange
ments have not yet been received.
Miss Lucinda McMeeken is spending
a week at her old home in Milan.
Miss Lille Beck has been engaged
to teach the Kingdom school the com
ing year.
Mrs. Charles a. Johnson received a
cablegram from her sister. Mrs. E
c. Framing at Liverpool. stating they
were sailing for the United States,
Aug. IS. Mr.. and Mrs. Framing have
been spending the summer in Europe
and this is the first communication
from them since the war broke out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
WATERFOWL

On Wednesday at Campbelrs island,
one OF the most enjoyable of times
was had when members and friends
OF the Methodist Aid society gathered
there to enjoy their annual outing. The
long tables were laid for nearly 60,
80 adults and q children. Our former
pastor and son and wife. Rev. and
Mrs. Geo. Cady, and mother, Mrs. An
derson. were among our invited guests.
The Misses Anna and Sophia Woeh-
Ter of Ottawa arrived Wednesday eve
ming for a visit with their sisters
family, Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Smith.
Mrs. L. II. Snow spent from Tues
day until Thursday in Rock Island at
the home of Mrs. II. S. Rose.
Mrs. John Secrist and children of
Rock Island spent Wednesday with
Watertown friends.
A large number from here attended
the farmers picnic near Port Byron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Coates will en-
terrain relatives of the former from
out OF town over Sunday.
Miss Dena Rob returned Wednes-
day evening from Port Byron where
she visited relatives a few days.
Mrs. Laura Jerginan and daughter.
Coda, left Friday morning Tor their
home in st. Louis after a pleasant
visit here at the home of the formers
sister, Miss Ben Rah.
Miss Hazel Johnson has returned
from Hillsdale and IS again at her
duties at DR.. Ellingsworth's Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Scott entertained
out of town guests Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Ausbrook and
daughters. Leila and Helen. are en-
joying a few days OF camp life near
HiIlsdale.
Mrs + X Ausbrook of Rock Is
land spent Wednesday here with the
NJ. Z. Aid picnickers.
Mrs. a. r. Trout and daughters
leave tonight for Galesburg. having
spent several days here with rela-
tives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15
secretary. and C. C. Eisman, Chicago,
treasurer.
DR.. Andreen Speaker.

DR.. Andreen Speaker.
! Last evenings session was held in
the First Swedish Lutheran church
Moline, the meeting opening with a
message of greeting from Rev. Viii
/ liam Stoever, president of the Luther
| league of America. A resolution was
/ passed to send a response to the
greetings. DR.. Gustav Andreen, presi.
dent of AuCustana college, delivered
the main address of the evening, TAX
ing as his subject, Luther and the
Bible" In his address DR.. Andreen
said, with Luther and the bible which
he gave to the world came the reform
atoTy movement which has brought re-
ligious liberty to all the people. 1t has
also brought the idea of civic and in
tellectual liberty, the breaking away
from absOlutism and the ushering in
of the spirit of democracy. Luther was
the best teacher of freedom and 10y
atty" His address was scholarly and
instructive. dealing with the main
historical facts with which the great
reformer is associated.
]. II. Hauberg, of Rock Island, was
introduced as the president of the state
organization during the years of 1906
and 1911 and as a member of the
Luther league who has his heart and
soul in. the work of the state organiza-
ton. He gave many pleasant reminis-
censes of the work while president.
Tells CT India.
At the session yesterday afternoon
Rev o. o. Eckhardt. missionary of
the general council of Lutheran
church in Rajahmundry, India, gave
very interesting address on the sub
ject "Glimpses Of India" He brought
greetings from the Luther league To-
Gated in Telegu district around Rajah-
mundry He gave many phases of the
work that is being done in
that district especially among the
young people The convention voted
return greetings to the league in India
and when Rev. Eckhardt returns next
January he will carry the greetings to
them.
Today the convention is taking an
all day excursion on the steamer W.
w. with a stop for dinner at Musca-
tine. This morning round table dis
cussion was conducted in the parlors
of the boat The discussion was led
by DR.. Luther NJ. Kuhns. general sec
of the Luther League of Amer
lea This session of the convention
was perhaps the most important ses-
sion from the point of view of the local
leagues as many useful suggestions
and helps were brought out that the
delegates VIII be able TO put into prac-
tice. The boat will return at 6 o'clock
for supper and will take out a moon
light excursion. leaving at s o'clock.
Many of the delegates viii leave for
points east on the midnight train
while others viii remain over until
tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-15

Prayer.
Response, "Give Ear to My Words"
Chorus.
Selection, THE Riches of Love-
Male Quartet.
Ofertory, Melody in F'' (Ruben-
stein) 1.-The Misses Nelson.
Anthem, "How Sweet the Name of
Jesus"-Chorus.
Talk, 1.-THE Place of Music in the
Church"-Rev. j. c. H. Reid.
Soprano and tenor duet, abide
with Me-" Mrs. Wright and Mr.. Mil
Ter.
Violin solo, "Blumenlied''-Mr. Bow
en-.
Anthem, There is a Fountain
Chorus.
Benediction.