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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
FUN AT THE COMMON COUNCIL

During the meeting of the common
council Tuesday evening one of our
prominent citizens was present. He
is a joker and enjoys good joke
During the long and monotonous bal
loting for president of the council he
stretched himself out upon several
chairs and pretended to be asleep and
began to emit noises from his nose
and mouth that made the aldermen
think that their end was drawing
nigh and then to climax all, he rolled
from the chairs to the floor making a
noise which caused the members to
jump to their feet, thinking possibly
the city hall was being bombarded
by the Allies with airships. After a
while order was restored and the bal
loting went on.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Frog Hollow.

Mr.. and Mrs. Reusser, Mr.. Borck, Mr.
and Mrs. Kippenhan. also Albert Reusser
and Willie Robish were entertained al
the Roth home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Homer Cobb visited with Grand
ma Breitenbach Tuesday afternoon.
Albert Reusser visited at WatertOwn,
jefferson and Lake Mills the past week
Edwin Appenfeldt was entertained by
Henry Roth Wednesday evening.
Bert StierWalt visited few days of
last week with friends at WatertOwn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kippenhan spent Friday
at WatertOWn.
DR.. Eek of Lake Mills, was profess
sional caller in this vicinity Friday.
Misses Helena and Anna Roth were
entertained at the Reusser home We'd
nesday evening.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
FIRE ladies
CHOOSE OFFICERS
WenZel kunert Chosen President
of the DeDdrtmenl-Other
Societies Elect.

Watertown's volunteer fire depart
ment met at the city hall Tuesday
evening, it being the date of the an
nual meeting and election of officers.
Following are the results of the cleo
ton:
President-Wenze Kunert.
Vice President-William Spear
Secretary-Walter M. Kuenzi
Treasurer-Gust CHASER.
FinGace Committee-John Dillon.
John A. Cruel, Albert Preusse.
Hose Co. No.
First Lieutenant--John A. Cruel
Second Lieutenant-John Dillon.
Hose Captain-Robert Denner.
Assistant Hose Captain-William
Wendt.
Hose Co. No.
First Lieutenant-Arthur Glaser.
Second Lieutenant-Leonard Arndt.
House Captain-Otto Kohlnoff.
Assistant Hose Captain-Edward
Leschinger
Hook and Ladder Co.
First Lieutenant-Edward Kohl.
Second Lieutenant-Edward Reich
ert.
Fire Wardnes-First ward, William
Second ward, Arthur Bur
singer; Third ward, Jack Kuenzie;
Fourth ward, Robert Kerstell; Fifth
ward, Charles Cprenger; Sixth ward,
John A. Cruel; Seventh ward, James
O'Brien.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
INSTALLED OFFICERS

Last Wednesday evening at St
Mary's hall branches No. S5 and 120,
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, in
stalled their officers for the ensuing
year. There was music and interest
ing talks. The officers installed were:
Branch 120
President-Henry Winkler.
Vice President-John Benke.
Financial Secretary-William Kehr.
Recording Secretary. L. Fischer.
Treasurer-Joseph Lange
Trustee, years-Frank Wetter.
Trustee, 2 years-John Mueller.
Sentinel-Leo Winkler
Branch 85
President-N. w. Murphy.
Vice President-John G.. Conway.
Recording Secretary. W. Moore.
Financial Secretary-John Blair.
Treasurer-Charles j. SaIick
Trustee. ]. Toussaint.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
THOUGHTS WORTH READING

l. BE not discouraged by thy past,
but know that, whatever it has been,
the best may still be thine.
The value of book, like that of a
man, lies not in its freedom from
fault, but in its qualities, in the good
it contains.
Expression has more charm than
feature, because it is the symbol OF
ones spiritual life, while feature is
but physical.
To know God and to understand
his ways is the great end of life. and
to walk in His presence is all
sanctity
The value of everything in life de-
pends on its power to lead us to God
by the shortest road
A blessed thing it is for any man or
woman to have a friend; one human
soul whom we can trust absolutely;
who knows the best and worst of us,
and who loves us, in spite of all our
faults; who will speak the honest
truth to us, while the world f1atters
us to our face, and laughs at us be-
hind our backs, who will give us
counsel and reproof in the day of
prosperity and self-conceit; but who,
again, will comfort and encourage us
in the day of difficulty and sorrow,
when the world leaves us alone to
fight our own, battle as we can.
~ we've had the good fortune to win
such friend, let us do anything
rather than lose him. We must give
and forgive, live and let live If our
friends have faults, We must bear
them. We must hope against hope,
believe all things, endure all things.
rather than lose that most precious of
all earthly possessions-a trusty
friend.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
OSteopdth Opens Office.

DR.. O. Arthur Hub, an osteOpathic ply
sician, a graduate of Still College of Os-
teOpathy, Des Moines, Iowa, has opened
an office in the Central Block of this
city He has recently returned from
California. Or. Hub was born in Water
town and is a son of Caspar Hub.
OsteOpathy is a system of drugless
healing, and has had remarkable results.
in sO-called incurable cases, especia ly
iii rheumatism, nervous diseases, etc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
HubbletOn.

Mrs. August Brumm returned Tuesday
from Sun Prairie, having spent several
months there.
DR.. A. B. Bleecker of Lake Mills, was
caller here Friday.
Miss Bessie Gingles spent the week
end with friends at Waukesha.
Those from a distance who attended
the funeral of Mr. Howard Bleecker
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bleecker, Cam
bridge; Mr.. and Mrs. A. Coleman, Mil
waukee: Mr.. John Bleecker, Waterloo;
DR.. A. B. Bleecker, Lake Mills; and Miss
Belle Nugent, Oshkosh
Mrs Mary Julian of Alberta, Canada,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Ham
lin. Mrs. Julian will he remembered as
formerly Miss Mary Karuhn, and this is
her first visit ''back home in nine years.
Her many friends are more than pleased
to see her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rueben Bare left Satur-
day for Kilbourn, where they will make
their future home.
Miss Pearl Amborn spent Wednesday
with friends in WatertOwn.
Miss Jennie Reynolds spent few days
last week with Watertown friends.
Mrs. Mary Alexander of Watertown,
visited friends here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schaefer and baby
daughter of Milford spent Monday last
with relatives here.
Those from distance, who attended
the funeral of Mr.. Andrew Thompson on
Sunday last were: Mrs. b. Walsh and
sons and daughters, Smith Thompson,
Robert HOdgsoD, Charles Trayser and
daughter of Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Hunziker, Lake Mills, Fred Thompson
and son of Madison, and Miss Ursula
Brown Of Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Concord.

Messrs. O. Luhken and Peter Luhken
of Mt. Horeb, were visitors at the Rhoda
home this week.
Several of our farmers are feeding
malt to their cattle.
Some from here will attend the old
fashioned dance at Sullivan on the 26th
inst.
F. Schillberg is entertaining company
from Milwaukee.
January is month with two full
moons, while February will not have
any.
Mr.. Moldenhaner of OconomOwoc,
transacted business here Wednesday.
Mrs. III. ZastrOw and daughters enter
tanned large number of ladies Wednes-
day afternoon.
Roads are in excellent condition.
Herman Buske reports drawing $4,000
pounds of milk the past month to the
condensing factory at Sullivan.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
OLD CLOTHING NEEDED
Appeal by Milwaukee to the People
of Wisconsin

appear Oy milwaukee TO the People
of Wisconsin
Owing to the industrial depression
which exists universally there are
thousands of people in every indus
trial center who are out of work and
in need of help. Milwaukee has a
large problem in providing the poor
with colthing and other necessities.
A number of towns about the state,
especially farming communities
which have no pressing poverty prob
lem to solve, have already come to
the aid of the Associated Charities of
Milwaukee by contributing old cloth
ing.
If the organizations, churches and
schools of the towns which are so
fortunate as to be without large num-
bers of needy people will gather up
all the old clothing which can be
spared and send it to the Associated
Charities, Milwaukee" they will be
providing warmth and comfort for
hundreds and perhaps thousands of
people. Many towns are already en-
gagged in this work, why not Water
town?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
ESCAPE THE COLD WINTER
MONTHS.

Take a vacation trip to sunny Califor-
MIA and the Great Expositions, or tC
balmy Florida. Enjoy lite in the 0ut-of-
doors. Favorable round trip fares now
in effect via Chicago and North Western
Ry. to all the famous wlntering places
Liberal return limits. Choice of scenic
routes. Splendid train service from all
points on the Chicago and North West.
ern Line. Let us help you plan your
trip and furnish particulars regarding
fares, routes, train schedules, etc. Ticket
agents of the Chicago and North West.
ern Ry. will gladly assist you.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Elect Officers.

The Rock River Agricultural society
at its recent annual meeting elected
officers as following for the ensuing
year:
Presidential r. Hoard, Ft Atkinson.
Vice president-Wm. Higgins, Water
loo.
Secretary-R. B. HELEN, Jefferson.
Treasurer-W. S. Henry. Jefferson.
Marshal-JOs. W1nterling, Jefferson.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
HESITATION
PROVES FATAL
Many Lives lmperiled BY UnneC-
eSSdry Hesitation.

Most sufferers from chronic diseases
imperil their lives by neglecting their
condition.
Drs. Erling and Karass, expert Speci.
alists in the treatment of chronic and
progressive diseases, treat only such
cases as they know they can positively
cure. \ Ray examination, consultation
and blood test free to all. Drs. Erling
and Karass will be in their offices at the
Waukesha Hotel every Monday from {
a. m. to p. IN.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
TO LEADER
SUBSCRIBERS

All subscriptions are payable to
the present proprietors of the Lea
der and all subscriptions paid to
the former publisher since the Isl
of January when the change OF
management occurred, should have
been paid to the present publish
ers, and those who have paid since
their subscription since the Ist
inst. are respectfully requested tc
bring their receipts, that they may
receive credit for same.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
THANKS. GOVERNOR

The Watertown Weekly Leader
maintains a vigorous and we'll consid-
cred editorial something the
county papers of the state, as rule,
are sadly deficient in. The citizens
CT Watertown without regard to poll
tics ought to encourage the Leader in
its good work and be satisfed.-Jeffer-
son County Union.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Receives Good Appointment.

Moritz +. Blumenfeld of this city, has
been appointed by Coy. Philip as sup
erintendent of public property at Madi-
son, with a salary attached of $1,000 per
annum. The appointee is a democrat
and was not an applicant for the ap-
pOlntment.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

One of Poor Richards sayings was
that "FO0ls make feasts and wise men
eat Them" One of the sayings of Water
town is that You get the best bargains
of the Central Trading Co.-Adv'
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Correspondents Take Notice.

We wish our correspondents would
write only on one side of the sheet OF
paper. In the hurry of setting up mat
ter, it is bearly possible that the compos-
itOr will not think to turn the sheet.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

This morning, girl baby made her
appearance in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Spear and was given loving
welcome.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Members of the Epworth League of
the M, E. church INDUCED in sleigh
ride Friday evening and were afterwards
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Form
crook at their home in Warren street
and the good time will not soon be for
gotten
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

The Young Peoples Society of the
Emmanuel church had royal good time
Friday evening. They took sleigh ride
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Reckner route Z, where the evening was
spent in most enjoyable manner.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Not to His Liking.

Miss Passee says she just dotes on
you" Then wish some one would
administer an antidote Judge.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Why not get in the habit of trading
with the Central Trading Co.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Peter Thaner, one of the prominent
and popular men IN the town of Emmett,
was visitor in the city yesterday. Tried
to get into touch with him, but he was
so muff1ed up that it was question if
he would have heard clap of thunder,
had there been one.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Mrs. Clifford Adams, route 3, enter
tanned for her husbands birthday ami
versary, the guests being, Rev. and Mrs
Kneutson of Watertown, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. Schroeder and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen of
Fort Atkinson. Mr.. and Mrs Allen will
remain as guests at the Adams home
this week.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

By looking up and down the princi-
pal thoroughfares one scarcely ever
fails to see the young chappie who is
burning the gasoline his father, burn
ed the midnight oil to get.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26
Social DOings

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Friedrich, Con-
cord avenue, were surprised Friday by a
party of relatives and friends, just to let
them know that they were anxious to
help in celebrating the seventy fourth
anniversary of Mr.. Fredrich's birthday.
An appetizing luncheon was served and
a most delightful evening was spent by
host, hostess and guests. The visitors
were, Messrs. and Mesdames Herman
Nowack, A. j. 0Brien, Otto Jaedecke,
Charles Benzin, George Kunert, Henry
friedrich, AL. friedrich, William Kohls,
August Borchardt, Emil Settle, August
Ladwig and f. Cochran.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs Charley Scheal, route 9,
were the recipients of a surprise Wed
nesday evening, a party of friends
invading the home just te let them
know that they had not forgotten
that it was the anniversary of Mrs
ScheaPs birthday, who was equal to
the occasion and served a beautiful
luncheon and made her guests happy
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Wednesday at o'clock in the after
noon the marriage of Miss Clara Kusel,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. August Kusel,
and Mr.. William Meschke of Racine.
Mimi, was solemnized at the home of a
sister of the bride in Minneapolis, Mum.
While the union was anticipated, it
came as a sort of surprise to the rela-
tives and friends of the bride, who is
held in high esteem by all who know
her. The groom is prosperous young
business man ill Racine, in which vii
lage the happy couple will make their
home
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

The employees in the Fischer en-
porium and invited guests, all number
ing twenty three, formed a sleighride
party, who visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Schumacher near
Pipersville, where they were most
Hospitality entertained and had
royal good time which will be remem-
bered long time by host, hostess
and guests.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-26

Wednesday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Woodard entertained at a 6
o'clock dinner all of the teachers in
our High school at their beautiful
residence in North Washington street.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
In social converse and was red
letter day in the experience of the
teachers, who appreciated the thought
fulness and kindness of their host
and hostess
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-18

Dear Corner Sisters:-I made some holes in the pure snow carpet when I spread the rugs out sweeping them on both sides, giving them a good snow bath. Rugs will last much longer if laid on the ground and swept. as shaking breaks the threads, especially the drawn in ones.
 The Corner has so many helpful letters for the coming holidays that we can truly be classed as busy bod ies, if the suggestions are well fol- lowed.
 As soon as cold weather comes my hands look as if I had been making mud pies, and a fortune teller could predict any kind of a future and read my past life like an open book. Of the different kinds of soap have tried Sydmore's agrees the best In the place of soap. I take a handful of oat- meal and simmer two hours in a quart or more of water. strain into a jar and add half cup of vinegar, using some of this in warm water.
 Poinsettia: Think you wrote one time of having the same trouble. Will answer your welcome card soon. Must close.
 Holiday greetings to all.
 T2J!AAn(SEIE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-18
TO KEEP WARM COLD NIGHTS.

Dear Cornerites: It was a great pleasure to have such a goodly num- Der with us on Dec. Sth. Owing to the unpleasant weather we were somewhat surprised to see such a good gather ing.
 Practical Polly and I wish once more to thank those who read and also those who rendered duets, both young and of mature age.
 I hope that We have fine weather for the January meeting and begin the year with a much larger number than previously attended.
 This is our way of keeping warm on cold nights: Place some large round sticks of wood in the oven and when hot put them in stocking legs lay in the center of the bed first: when the children are ready for bed, place them at the foot. There is not the danger of burning there is with flats,
 Merry Andrew might be well suited with this kind of foot warmers, she so much objects to the old fashioned kind.
 Nut Bread-One egg well beaten, fourth cups sweet milk. four cups of sifted flour, four teaspoons baking powder, one cup of nut meats; mix well with a spoon and put in a creased bread pan. Allow to stand in warm place One-half hour. Bake about 40 minutes.
 Wish you all a Merry Christmas and health and happiness for the coming year.
 ROXANNA VINCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-18
"He Leadeth Me"

In pastures green? Not always; some
 times He Who knoweth best. in kindness Ieadeth In weary ways, where heavy shadows
 be. Out of the sunshine, warm and soft
 and bright, Out of the sunshine into darkest I oft would faint with terror and with
 fright. Only for this-I know He holds my
 hand; So. whether in the green or desert I trust, although I may not under
 stand. And by still waters? No, not always Outlines the heavy tempests round me And OCT my soul the waves and bil-
 lows go. But when the storm beats loudest, and Aloud for help, the Master standeth by, And whispers to my soul, To, it is T." Above the tempest wild I hear Him
 say, Beyond the darkness lies the perfect
 day, In every path of thine I lead the way So, whether on the hilltops high and
 fair I dwell, or in the sunless valleys,
 where The shadows lie-what matter? He is
 there. And moro than this ubere'e1, the hath
 way lead, He gives to me no helpless. broken
 reed, But his own hand. sufficient for my
 need So where He leads me I can safely go; And in the bIest hereafter I shall know Why, in His wisdom, he hath led me so.
 Unidentified. Sent in by RUTH.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-18
SIMPLE CHRISTMAS HELPS.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: It is not the money value of a Christ mas gifts which should count, but the loving thought which prompted them. There are many little things which are quickly made and inexpensive which afford delight and fill a long felt want
 Did you ever open a bottle of any kind-of medicine, or extracts, or ton ics, and break the cork all to pieces getting it out? What is a simpler or more agreeable present than a neat pasteboard box with the word "Corks" on the cover, just filled with assorted sizes? You no longer will have to rig m1Sht cork with a rag or try to Whittle a big one down with a knife. Just when you would give a dime for 8 cork. you step to the emergency drawer, find the box marked Corks and you are secure and fluids kept from sptlling or spelling.
 You haven't much money to spend and you wish to make the most of it. Just buy a lot of cretonne with a pret- ty pattern, go to the grocer, the drug gist or the cigar store and ask for boxes, and convert them into strong and useful receptacles.
 Take an orange box, for instance: it can be covered with cretonne and set on end with pretty curtains and be made as useful as a commode.
 Take a soap box, remove the end, and cover it with the same material giving the top a pleated band three inches deep and you have a good box for scraps of paper. old rags, old en- velopes, etc., which cannot fail to be appreciated.
 Boxes of every kind which have durability and are always useful may be made pretty in this way and they will be found to be acceptable to any sensible and deserving friend.
 Things which are cheaply made need not look cheap, and for real service a present which has cost but a dime will give more satisfaction than some gifts which cost a dollar.
 I have always read with interest and delight the original economical sug- gestions of J. E. T., who seems tc know how to make cast-off things serve @ useful purpose. I do not won der that she rides in her own automo- bile for she seems efficient enough ir economics to win a home for herself and husband on Easy street I sin cerely hope she may.
 May all the members of our large family find Christmas a pleasure, anG