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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
The Spring Election.

The annual spring election occurs
three weeks from today, April 9th. Thus
far, hub little Interest has been shown.
1t is understood thas few have been
working quietly, but thus far none have
publicly announced their candidacy. The
ony official to be voted for in all of the
wards of the city viii be a justice of the
petsce. 1t is generally understood that
Fend Schmutzler, the present incumbent,
will have opposition in W. G. Cody,
whose appointment last winter was
turned down by the city council. In The
even numbered wards, aldermen will be
elected, Il. A. Bublitz will be candi-
date for alderman in the Tenth ward
now represented by George Richards.
Charles Glatzel is candidate for re-elec-
tion in the Sixth ward, aud William
A. Beurhaus, now representing the
Eighth ward, viii be on the firing line
again. In the odd numbered wards.
school commissioners will be elected.
Supervisors from each of the wards in
the city are to be elected. The mayor
and other city officers were elected last
April for term of two years. NOmina.
tion papers, which may be secured from
the city clerk, canno be filed till March
22nd, candidates having till April lst to
file their papers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
POULTRY ASSN
ANNUAL MEET
W. F. GTu6tZmaCher Made PTeSi-
dent at Gathering Held Last
Friday Evening.

An enthusiastic meeting of members
of the Watertown Poultry and Pet Stock
association was held at the Office of Il.
r. Moldenhauer. Second street. last Fri
DAY evening There was. a large attend
ance, it being the annual gathering. Re
ports showed the ass tciati0n in the best
condition is has been since its organiza-
tion about seven years ago. There is a
balance in the exchequer of about $3.50
ana all bills paid
Seven new members were taken in
and everything points TO a grand sue
cess for the coming season. 1t has been
decided to hold the 1916 fair during the
first week in December. The show sec
retary was placed on a salary and make
him entirely responsible for the fair, be-
ing required to keep some person in at
tendance night and day while fowls are
on exhibition The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President +. Gruetzmacher.
Vice-Pres.- Henry Sonnemann
Secretary T. j. Berto
Treasurer e F. Moldenhauer.
Show Secretary Fred f. WitteDwyIer.
Directors "A R. Meyers, John Carey
and Charles Dolasse.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Mt. Pleasant.

The funeral of Nm. Albrecht whose
death occurred last Sunday night, took
place Thursday and was largely attend
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Heitz and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Heitz of Watertown, visited
with Edw Heitz and wife one day last
week.
Miss Della Drought spent Tuesday in
Watertown
Friends of Miss Lena Engelhart will
be pleased to learn that she is conval-
escing at the hospital in Rochester,
Minn.
Anna Noon is spending the week with
relatives and friends in Watertown.
Mesdames Henry Schultz, Alfred
Bussewitz. and George Borchardt Of
ReesevilIe, attended the funeral Of their
uncle, VIM Albrecht.
Frieda Birkholz spent Monday after
noon with Adela Raatz
Alphonsus Noon who has been en-
ployed on the farm of James Casey,
town Of Emmet, for the past few months
returned home Sunday.
James Meehan and Arthur Fenner
spent Thursday evening at the home Of
Simon Engelhart.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Officers Were Elected.

At the recent annual meeting Of the
Watortown Council No 247, U. G. T.. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Senior Counselor-G H Lehrkind.
Junior Counselor w. M. Kuenzi.
Past Counselor-E. E. KOhlhase.
Secretary y-Treasurer-Ca E. Emmer-
ling.
Conductor-Arthur KuenZi.
Page-E. T. Hayhurst.
Sentinel-W Walter A. Simon.
Executive Committee-G A. Stallman,
A. J. Bickner.
Deiegate-W. M. Kuenzi.
Alternate-Carl E. Emmerling.
The positions Of Senator Mulberger
and AssembIymen Fl. j. Grell on matters
of interest to travelling statesmen and
the public generally were heartily en-
dorsed and big bouquet thrown to F
B. H0llenbeck, representative on the
legislative committee Of the state fol
the u. C. 7.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Athletic Sports in the Youths
Companion.

Every boy who plays baseball and who
has secret longing to come under the
eye Of scout from the big league, ought
to have The Youths Companion, and
read the articles on baseball and other
sports on the Boys Page. Some of these
are illustrated with moving pictures of
pitchers and other players taken in ac-
ti0n, so that one can follow every mo-
tioli of crack player even better than
with the eye. This is just one feature
of The Youths Companion. If you don't
know what it is like, the publishers will
send you sample copies The Compan-
ion is $2.o0 year,-52 weekly issues,
and gives more reading than any month
ly at double the price.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
142 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
BUS Driver At
JUNEAU KILLED
Met With Injuries Friday Evening
from Which He Died the
Following Day.

Joel Rich a bus driver at Juneau, met
with fatal injuries last Friday evening
when The bus on which Mr.. Rich was
seated, was hit by the south-bound pas
senger train which reaches here at 7:15
o'clock on the North estern road. The
accident occurred just north Of Juneau,
at a grade crossing which Mr.. Rich had
crossed several times day for quar-
ter of a century Both Of the horses
were killed and the victim Of the acci-
dent was SO badly injured that he did
not regain consciousness and death came
to end his suffering.
Many Watertown people were ac-
quainted with Mr.. Rich, having rode
with him Oh regular trips from Juneau
to Minnesota Junction and return. No
passengers We're with the driver when
the accident occurred and the fact that
Mr.. Rich failed to keep out OF the way
of the train is considerable of mys-
terry. The victim of the accident was
widOwer, fifty-fiye years of age, his
wife having died number of years ago.
He is survived by his aged mother, also
by one brother aud three sisters. The
brother is G. A. Rich of the Dodge C0un-
ty Title and Abstract Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Wisconsin Inventors.

The following patents were just is
sued TO Wisconsin clients reported by
D. Swift & Co., patent lawyers, Wash
ington, d. c.. who will furnish copies of
any patent for ten cents apiece to our
readers.
William Bernd, New Richmond, adj
justment device for quack grass plows;
Edward j. Brandt, Watertown, coin de-
livery machine; Frank L. Fischer, South
Superior, bottle and closure means
therefore; Halbert L. Hoard, Fort At
kinson, massaging device; Herbert s.
Jewell Milwaukee, sealing packages;
Henry G. Liebzpit, sheboygan Falls,
liquid-fuel burner; Frederick ". Mol
denhauer, 0conomowoe, stanchion; Har-
ry g. Moscharrosch. Appleton; road
drag; Charles x. Salisbury, Milwaukee,
gas-angine starter; James B. Nagg. Ap-
pletan. paper-making apparatus; Frank
z. Ziegler, Milwaukee, chocolate heater
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Turner's Elect officers.

The members Of the Turner society at
their annual meeting at their quarters
.in the Turner opera house last Thurs
day evening elected officers for the
ensuing year and in the routine work
various reports were heard. The officers:
PresideDt-Arthur Kleck.
Vice President Carl Block
Secretary Herman HiIgend0rf.
Corresponding Sec'y-Archie Erick-
s9n.
First Treasurer Edward Specht.
Second Treasurer Ernst Peters.
Turning Teacher Arthur Ulrich.
Theatre Director VIM. Grossert.
Theatrical Manager Joseph CLAUS
Music was furnished during the even
ing by the Weber-Stube orchestra and
an elegant luncheon was served. Bowl
ing, gymnastic sports and other amuse-
ments helped to make merry till late
hour in the evening.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
GIVE RULES FOR
CORRESPONDENTS
Make Your Nexi Letter Con
form to the Ten SHggeS-
tiOnS Offered.

Here are ten rules for country CORES
pondents. Cut them out and keep them.
Then try to make your next letter to the
Leader conform with all the rules:
1. Do not abbreviate. Do not write
Mr.. & Mrs, but Mr.. and Mrs. not Mon.
or Sat. but Monday or Saturday.
2. Leave space between items for cor.
rection or additions.
3. Give both initials Write G. H.
Brown instead of Mr.. Brown or Mr.. c.
Brown.
4. Write important subjects fully.
Do not dismiss the death Of well known
pioneer in half dozen words, but write
something of interest concerning him,
IL suicide or murder give all the details
you can get.
5. Have verbs agree with subjects
Don't say Mr. and Mrs, B. was. but Mr.
and Mrs. B. were Mr.. and Mrs B. may
be one scriptually. But they are two
grammatically.
&. Don't use nicknames. Use James
Brown instead Of Jim Brown, Edward
instead Of Ed.
T. GIVE the time in an item. Mr.
Brown was in Clyman, the house burn
ed down, are incomplete. Tell when
things happened.
s. Divide words correctly Don't
divide such words as enough, enough.
9. Don't send articles rejecting up
on the character of individuals or firms
The newspaper is not looking for libel
suits; neither does it care to right your
personal wrongs.
10. Write your name and town at top
Of page. Last but most important rule
Of all. 1t is most essential that the
newspaper know from whom the news
is received and from what place.
Important suggestion, though not q
rule: Carefully look over your news
after it is published and note what
changes had to be made1
While the ten rules given above arr
important as relating to written news
yet there is one rule supersedes them al
Telephone really important news d
once.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
HuDhIetOn.

Miss Hattie Preinfalk was visitor at
WatertoWn Saturday.
James Trussell Of Waterloo, called in
the village Sunday.
Mrs. a. Ebert and Miss Bessie HodgsOn
Of Watertown, were callers here Satur-
day.
Mrs. E. zindorf Of Milford, is visiting
relatives here.
Joseph Rebstein, Jr, was in Watertown
Oh business Saturday.
Miss Maud Higgins of Madison, spent
the past week with friends in this yicin
ity.
Miss Marie Quinn Of Redwood, was
caller in the village Saturday.
Miss Jennie Reynolds spent Tuesday
with friends in Watert0wn.
Thomas Ready of Redwood, spent
Sunday evening with friends here.
Miss Lucy Rebstein of Waukesha,
spent Sunday at her home here.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
FarIninqton.

Mr.. and Mrs. Aug Krause of Berlin,
have been visiting with reiatives here
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schnitger Of john
son Greek. spent Sunday with H. Sehnit-
ger and family.
Mrs. ". Baker and son Charles were
visitors at Chas Weber's Saturday.
Miss Violet Weber spent a few days
the past week with her sister, Mrs.
George Duenow, near Watertown.
Misses Esther and Florence Sabel at
tended the Teachers Institute at Water
town Saturday.
Misses I-abelle Weber and Althea
Cherry and Master Maynard Cherry
spent Sunday at Chas. SchilbeEg's.
Quite a few from here attended the
cattle fair at Watertown Tuesday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Leading Candidates.

John A. Aylward Of Madison, and
Judge Martin L. Lueck Of juneau, will
be lie leading Wisconsin candidates for
the place made vacant oy the death OF
Judge w. II. Seaman. II lq surmised
that Aylward will have the support OF
Joseph E. Davies Of the federal trade
board, while The candidacy Of Judge
Lueck will be pushed by Senator Paul
o. Husting. III is conceded that Sena-
tor Husting viii have great deal to
say about the appointment should it be
allotted to a Wisconsin man. says the
local political prophet. When the
time comes, tits surmlsed that "0ur Joe'
will have some voice in the matter es-
pecially if it is allotted 20 a Wisconsin
man.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
KdminSkl Gets Contract.

Frank Kaminski has been awarded
the contract for the construction of a
5979 foot sanitary sewer, he being the
lowest of eight bidders. In this. near
ly mile IF sanitary sewer will be con-
strueted. North Mapie ST. will get a
sewer, as we'll As North Sixth, Division,
Hancock, Cleveland. Emerald, Garfield,
Vine and Seventh Sts. The job includes
forty-nine catch basins and other appur-
tananees. Among the bidders WAS E. E.
Bartlett Of this city. the other six being
out of town concerns. The old Of MIR.
Kaminski was s5.5o154, Mr. Bartlett
being close second.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
O, What's the Use.

When a newspaper can receive a COM
pliment on its double column "Doiler
plate" editorial shipped IN daily at so
much per, it strengthens the belief that
a last year almanac and the funny pa
per is ample to constitute the literary
dlgest for few It's like the apt say
ing, you can fool all the people part Of
the time aud part of the people all Of
the time, but you can't fool ali of the
people all of the time" In this day and
age, newspaper without some sound or
igiual editorials aud some editorial pol
icy is about on par with nine spot.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Concord.

Mrs. b. Danner and children of Ocon-
omOw0c, have concluded visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oesterich.
Henry Roets of Menominee Falls, spent
the past week with his sister. Mrs.
Friesch.
Walter Laughlin purchased driving
horse at the McGee auction.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Rhoda returned
Tuesday from a visit with friends in
Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Frank were Oc0n-
Om0Woc, visitors Wednesday.
The first boat seen on our river was
March 1, the ice being nearly all gone.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Health Promotes Happiness.

Without health, genuine joy is i'm
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement YOU cannot
have health. Why neglect keeping
bowels open and risk being sick and all
ing? You don't have TO. Take one
small DR.. Kings New Life Pill at night,
in the morning you will have full, free
bowel movement and feel much better.
Helps your appetite and aids digestion.
Try one to-night.-Ady.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
A Former WdtertoWn Boy is
Called by Death.

Archie j. Scott "a former Watertown
boy, passed away one day last week at
Milwaukee, where he had been for treat
ment after an illness of about ayear. He
had been a resilient Of upward of
forty years, was a druggist and hotel
owner. He had been mayor of the city
several terms, was very popular and in
fluential politically III both his city and
county. He is survived by widow and
three daughters. The deceased was a
nephew Of the late Col Scott and had
visited this city several times since
moving away. the last time to attend
the funeral Of his uncle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Saspension Brio aes.

There is no doubt that the first ide
of a suspension bridge was suggeste
to primitive man by the interlacing
tree branches and parasitical PLAN
across rivers. Probably monkeys us
them before men did. In very moui
famous countries, such as Tibet an
Peru, they have apparently been use
since the dawn of history, possi1
aar1inr
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
MAY REOPEN The
DORNFELD PLANT
Bids to Be Opened Saturday. Mich
10th. Several Parties are
Said to Be After It.

Bids for the sale Of the real estate OF
the Dornfeld- Kunert Company viii
be opened next Saturday, March 20th,
and it is understood that number Of
parties are desirous of getting hold of
the property. 1t is very probable that
some concern or individual will get hold
of the property aud put 1t to good use
and in a manner that will benefit the
city generally Il Is expected that such
will arise from the settlement Of
the company's Liabilities in the bank
ruptcy courts. A rHmor has been to the
effect that the T. II. E. R. Z L. Co. is
among the concerns looking t. he pur-
chase of the plant and in the event Of
securing the sane, will use it for con
struction work, giving employment to a
large force of men. After tie opening
of the bids. they viii be laid before the
officers Of the bankruptcy court Wheth-
er the plant will De let go to the high
est bidder or held BY Trustee A. F. Bau-
mann for further orders, rests with the
court ana remains to be seen. It is al
SO stated that Watertown man will
try to bid in the pant aud in the event
of getting it will interest others in re-
opening a foundry and machine shop.
We have it and you want it and can
get it cheap of The Central Trading Co
A.iy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

PROVES FATAL
Many Lives lmperiled BY Un-
necessary Hesitation.

Many sufferers from chronic diseases
imperil their lives by neglecting their
condition. Drs. Efiing and Karass, ex-
pert specialists in the treatment of
chronic and progressive diseases, treat
only those eases which they know they
can positively cure. X-Ray examination,
consultation and blood test free to al.
Drs. Erling and Karass will be in their
Offices at the Waukesha hotel every Mon
day from to 5.-AdY
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Many Years Service.

John smyrh showed a representive Of
the Leader a glove last Wednesday, the
pair he having bought two years before
having come to this country 50 years
ago. He has worn item to church, TO
Idge meetings and on special occa-
sions and they are practically as good as
ever. In those days, things were made
to wear and not altogether to sell.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
NEWH, S. B'LD'C
is Being TALKED
CITY Council ard Beard OF EduCd,
Hold Join Meeting to Con
slider the Matter.

Aiont meeting Of the common coun-
Gil and board Of education was held al
the city hail "Wednesday evening 70 CON
slider the matter Of the erection Of new
high school bulldog The SUBJECT was
discussed from every phase and angle
and it was the opinion Of the majority
that there should be erected the present
season an up 10 date building at cost
from $4,000 to 100000 The matter
will come up this evening ct meeting
Of the citq council ana plans and specl-
icati0ns presented for considerations
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Employed by Government.

Ex-Nayor Arthur MuIberger is in Chi
cago holding position as a representa-
tive in that city OF the National Bureau
of Census. The work may necessitate
his being absent from home for several
months and eventually he may go to
Washington to assist in completing the
work in that bureau.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
Lehman Gets Contract.

The contract for the improvement of
part Of Eighth street was awarded to
Frank Lehmann. he being the lowest
bidder. He viii begin work about the
middle OF next month aud expects to
have the job completed in about six
weeks from that time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

The moon wasn't full last month; the
only month in ten years; we are always
full and in order to reduce our stock we
have to REFUGE our prices, If yeu should
happen to visit our store you would be
one of the ones to get bargain of the
Central Trading Co.-Ady.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
No Use to Try and Wear Out Your
Cold it win Wear You Out
Instead.

Thousands keep on suffering Coughs
and Colds through neglect and delay.
Why make Yourself an easy prey to seri-
Gus ailments and epidemics as the result
of a neglected Cold? Coughs and Colds
sap your strength and vitality unless
checked in the carry stages. Dr.. Kings
New Discovery is what you need the
first dose helps Your head clears up
you breathe freely aEd you feel SO much
better. Buy bottle to-day and start
taking at once.-AdE.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
TIE ElEhTHh0LL

Mrs. John Steflet passed away 1t hel
home in the village of lowell last Fri
day after an illness Of only ten days
with pneumonia. She was a daughter
Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Thau-
er Of the town Of Emmet and was in the
SEVENTEEN year Of her earthly pilgrim
age.
Mrs. Stofiet was born in the town Of
Emmett and resided there up to the time
OF her marriage. For the past eight
years Mr. and Ms, stofet had resided in
the village Of Lowell, previous to which
they had resided on a farm in the town
Of Lowell
The deceased is survived by two sons
and five daughters as follows: John Sto-
fiet. town of Lowell; Ben Stofet, Water
loo; the Mesdames Frank Roedl, Chester
Peck. Anna Brown and Joseph Hammer,
Beaver Dam, and Miss Jennie Stoflet, re-
siding at home. The three brothers and
four sisters are: John Thauer, Milwau-
kee; Peter Thauer, town Of EmRst; At
torney Nicholas Thauer, Watertown;
Mrs. Chris Becker, Watertown; Mrs.
Charles Hartmann. Fond du Lac; Mrs.
Albeit Book, Lake Mills; Mrs Jacob sto-
det, Beaver Dam.
A year ago this month, Mr.. and Mrs.
StoAet celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. The deceased was q wom-
Of many excellent qualities and was ad-
mired by all who enjoyed her acquaint-
ance. In her departure from this NOR
tai dream, the surviving relatives have
the heartfelt sympathy of their count
less friends.
The funeral services were held yes
terday (Monday) morning at II O'Clock
at the late home in the village of Low
ell and the remains followed to their
last resting place by many Of the soT-
rowing relatives and friends.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16
American House Sold.

The American House, Water street,
was sold at a foreciosure sale last Fri
day morning, the same hiying been bid
in By James D. Casey for the sum Of 81,
800. The hostelry was a popular enc in
the pioneer days and for many years
was conducted BY the late Christopher
Smith.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-03-16

Farm Hands Manied Couples,
furnished free Of charge to employers.
Transportagion TO your farm paid by
help. Diamonds Farm Hand Agency,
81 S. Canal ST., Chicago, Ill. Phone Main
5074.-Adv.