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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
PIONEER FIRM RETIRES.
Achtenhagen & Borchardt VIII Close
Their Doors Soon.

Within few weeks the dry goods
house of Achtenhagen & Borchardt,
Main and Second streets, will have
disposed of their stock, and one of
WatertOwn's pioneer business houses
will pass to commercial history
The establishment opened it's doors
5or business by Reinhard Achtenhagen
.wenty-one years ago last March, and
n July of the following year he took
nto partnership Henry Heilmann.
At the same time Gustave c.. Bor-
;hardt resigned his position as a clerk
With William Trachte, dry goods mer-
chant at Main and Third streets, and
Lccepted clerkship with Achtenha-
zen & Heilmann.
After service of six years for this
irm, Mr.. Borchardt purchased Mr..
Heilmann'S interests and the firm
name was changed to Achtenhagen &
Borchardt, and when the firm closes
out the remaining stock, which is now
being auctioned, they will pass out of
commercial existence
Mr.. Achtenhagen intends to retire
md pass the remainder of his days
enjoying the good the world provides
or those who have been provident.
Mr.. Borchardt, yet comparatively
Joung man, feels that he does not care
o cease the activities of life, and while
lie has some good propositions, any
one of which he can accept, has not
5et finally determined just what his
uture will be-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
BAPTIST BIBLE CLASS.
Holds Business Session and Social ut
Home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bender.

Members of the adult bible class OF
the Baptist church were entertalnd al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. Bender
Friday evening, at which time they
held their quarterly business session
and social.
Details Of work to increase interest
in the class were discussed, after
which Miss Louise Jake was elected
secretary and Miss Elsie Bened1tz was
elected treasurer.
After the business session the mem
bers were entertained with games
music and contests prepared by the
entertainment committe, which con-
sists of Miss E. Bender, Mrs. T. krue-
ger and Mrs. A w. Krause.
A dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess.
The place for the next meeting has
not been determined.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
L. MOLLART, INVENTOR.
Patents Improvement for Bee Hive
Which Lessons the Cost of
Manufacture.

L. Mollart, 500 Seventh street, fore
man for the G. B. Lewis Co., informs
the Leader that he had patent papers
issued to him by the government pat
ent office at Washington for an i'm
proved attachment for bee hives.
The newly patented part is an end
for division boards, and is made OF
light metal, and channeled, or CORFU
gated.
1t is so attached at right angles on
the end of the division board that it
forms a hanger to support the board
eliminating the top bar, which is now
used at this point in bee hive construc-
tion, which, projecting at the end, sup
ported the board.
Mr. Mollart is of the opinion that his
patent will prove of real value to the
purchaser of bee hives, it making the
division board more durable by reason
of eliminating some OF the working
parts, besides reducing the cost OF
manufacture.
In an interview with an officer OF
the G. B. Lewis Co. the Leader is in
formed that Mr.. Mollart's invention
will be given a thorough tryout on the
bee hives they manufacture, and if it
proves to be all that present hopes
would indicate their output in the
future will contain the Improvement
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
GOVERNOR Phillip
IN WATERFOWL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE STATE
WILL BE GUEST OF TWI-
LIGHT CLUB.
To BE rendered Banquet and VIII
Speak on the Evening OF Decem-
ber e.-Many to Attend.

Governor Emanuel l.. Philip has
given his promise to President w. H.
Woodard, of the Twilight club, that
he will deliver an address before the
club on the evening of December 3.
His talk will be on "The need OF busl-
ness men in governmental affairs"
The governor, ever snce he has been
state executive, has Travelled extern
siyely over the state advocating the
induction into public office or men OF
more business experience than are
commonly occupying official pos1tions'
and his talk in WatertoWn can be ex-
pected to be along the lines or his ad-
dresses in other cities.
Inasmuch as the Twilight CLUB is not
a political organization, the governor
visit is in no wise partisan appear
ance. although while in Watertown ne
will no doubt receive and confer with
some of his close political friends.
1t is the intention of Twilight CLUB
to get some of the best speakers Oh
the country to address them this win
ter. and in securing Governor Ph1llpp
the club officials feel that they are
bringing to Watertown one OF the best
and versitile of men, and at the same
time one of Wisconsin's really proml-
nent men.
President Woodard anticipates a
record breaking attendance OF the
membership at the banquet, and he ex-
poets to be able to procure covers Tor
a few members, also, after the
club members have been provided for
While a meeting Of the club may be
held on the 22nd of this month, 1t is
nossible that no meeting will be held
before the governors appearance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
WATERTOWN'S RURAL MAIL.
65,760 Pieces Handled, Weighing AL
most Five Tons.

Postmaster Moore has completed the
work of compiling the figures of the
amount of mail matter handled by the
Watertown postoffice during October,
on the rural routes, and his findings
show that the patrons of this arm of
the service are receiving and sending
large quantities of mail.
The rural mail sent out to patrons
of the various routes was as follows:
First-class Qetters), 10000 pieces !;
weight, 1913 pounds.
Second-class (periodicals), 33,329
pieces; weight, 5,2S8 pounds.
Third-class (cirulars and catalogs)
49, ,633 pieces; weight, LIP pounds.
Fourth-class (mostly parcel post)
LA pieces; weight, 2,236 pounds
Franked mail postage free), BAT
pieces; weight 26 pounds.
Rural mail which was collected on
he routes and forwarded from the To-
cal postoffice was:
First-class, 4,745 pieces; weight, SO
pounds.
Second-class, 80 pieces; weight, 8
pounds.
Third-class, 80 pieces; weight, 19
pounds.
Fourth-class, 1874 pieces; weight, 32O
pounds.
Franked mail, none
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
CRITICS ON "GRAUSTARK.r
Words of Highest Commentator In
the Press OF the Country.

NGraustark" grips one with it's dra-
matte interest. The theme is woven
carefully abount the thrilling situa-
tions, and the exceptional acting of
Essanay players brings out the inten-
sity OF the story.-Chicago Evening
Post.
Graustark" is a magnificent pro-
duction from a pictorial standpoint,
and bristles with exciting situations.
splendid acting, capably and laudably
interpreting the play, surcharges the
production throughout.-Ch Chica, Dai-
ly News
All will revel in "Graustark" The
production of the picture is elaborate,
being made with an eye to effective
and artistic values s-Chicago Herald.
In thrilling action, dramatic situa-
tions, scenic beauty and careful inter
pretation of the story by Essanay
players, 'Graustark" is one of the
best photoplays yet produced Nov
ing Picture World.
"Graustark" is one of the most pre-
tentious pictures yet produced. Nc
Cutcheon's novel is unusually well
adapted to photoplay and the careful
production and clever acting mark it
as unexcelled in the motion picture
world.-Motion Picture News
"Graustark" comes to the Orphum
theatre, Thursday, matinee and night.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
RECALLS EARLY EXPERIENCE.
Presentation of Uncle Toms Cabin
Molds Col. p. I'll. Swift's Life.

The coming of that wonderfully
realistic drama, Uncle Toms Cabin, to
our city. awakens "reminiscences which
Col. P. H. Swift, civil war veteran and
former editor of the Leader, expressed
to the Leader reporter yesterday.
When lad of about Is years of
age he attended the play at Madison
under the management of Langushe &
Atwater, who then and for years after
had national regulations as dramatists
and dramatic producers. While the
lad was watching the play it would
be difficult to describe his emotions.
They ranged all the way from sympa-
thy for the unfortunate slaves to
downright anger and hatred of a sys-
.em that permitted human beings to be
treated in the inhuman manner por-
trayed in the play.
Of course, there were some kind and
lovable characters presented; but the
system was responsible for the devil
ish treatment OF the poor, unfortunate
slaves
The play made the lad a Republican
and abolitionist, and left such an i'm
preston upon his mind that about two
years after, at the breaking out of the
that he might aid in the abolition of
human slavery, that our flag might in
truth wave DER the land of the free
and the home of the brave"
The issuance of the emancipation
proclamation by the great and good
Lincoln was exceedingly gratifying to
the young soldier, for he saw the ac-
complishment of what he had hoped
and dreamed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
THIS is GOOD.
Our Neighbors Tell Good One on
Landlords of HOstlery and
HOrSery.

The following article below Is from
ors so much of the fertile brain of Bert
Hoard that it is reproduced for the
edification of Leader readers:
GA peculiar incident has just come
to light at Watertown, Wis, where a
retired Hveryman of that place and a
tract in which the hotel keeper is to
receive a certain consideration in ex-
change for the boarding and rooming
Of the liveryman for a period of
twenty years.
"The liveryman is widower and
had been boarding at the hotel for
over a year. Recently, while talking
with the hotel man, they entered upon
the discussion OF life insurance. Both
declared such a protection was the
greatest thing in the world The ho-
tel man, however, stated that he would
much rather be insured against the
high cost of living.
All right said the liyeryman,
how much money do you want to
board and room me for twenty years,
taking the chances into consideration
that food products are likely to soar to
high price@
"sAbout S5.0O0,' answered the land
lord
1.-The liveryman was carrying a
twenty-year endowment policy which
called for $4,000 which he showed the
landlord and the two men made a con-
tract and drew up an agreement
whereby the liveryman transferred the
policy to the hotel man and named
him beneficiary in consideration of
twenty-years' board which the livery
man was to receive in return.
"The two men adjourned to the Of
| flee OF a local attorney, where the pa
pers were made out and the life in
surance policy was taken to the local
agent of the company, who issued it,
| for readjustment.
'.The liveryman has paid five years
upon the policy and is paying yearly
payments on the same. AS long as
| the liveryman lives, while the policy
is in force, he is assured of board and
room In case of his death, the hotel
| man becomes the beneficiary of the
! policy, whether it be one year or
whether the liveryman lives the TWEEN
| ty years.
This is a most unique transaction
and what the residents of Watertown
are trying to figure out, is where the
hotel man comes in if he should die
| first
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
FIREMEN'S DANCE.
VIII Be One of the Social Events of
the Season.


The dance to be given by the fire
laddies will be held in the Masonic
Temple, Saturday evening of next
week, and promises to be the best
dance given by the department in
years.
The committee on arrangements has
left nothing undone for the pleasure
and comfort of the guests, and one of
the enjoyable features will be the mu-
sic to be furnished by the Saxophone
sextette, musical organization of
which Watertown particularly
proud.
good attendance at their dance, and
invite all to participate.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
Wants Municipal Theaters.

William Faversham, one of Ameri-
cas- greatest actors, who is touring
this season in "The Hawk" is advO-
eating the small town municipal the
atre THE MOVIES says Mr.. Faver-
sham, which every small town has
enjoyed for sevral years now, have
created an enormous demand which
will soon assert itself for the spoken
drama 1t is inevitable that this de-
mand will come, and when it comes
the small town will have to do some
thing for the amusement of it's pop
ulation to take the place of the NOV
les / suggest the establishment of
municipal theaters, subsidized by the
towns and smaller cities, to which
travelling companies playing the bet
ter class of plays may be induced to
come on a guarantee. Of course an
admission fee should be charged and
the theatres should be kept in good
condition regarding cleanliness in
front and back stage. The expense
would not be great, and most excel
lent companies could go on tour for
the express purpose of playing the
guaranteed or municipal circuit" Mr.
Faversham's idea is receiving the en-
thusiastic support of number Of uni
versity professors and educators.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES ELECTS
Mrs. w. s, Williams Selected as Sec.
retary-Rev. Daniel Appointed
Vice. President.

At the annual meeting OF the Asso-
ciated Charities, held Wednesday al
ternoon, Mrs. w S. Williams was
elected secretary to succeed Miss Elsie
Wiggenhorn.
Owing to fact that DR.. A. w. Meyer
is absent from the city in the south
and will not return until June, Rev
N. Carter Daniel was appointed vice
president.
The following were elected trustees
James w. Moore, for three years
Carl Keppler for two years, and Will
liam H. Woodard for one year.
The storerooms of the association
in the public library will be open
every Friday afternoon from O'Clock
to O'Clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
COUNTY COURT
IN SESSION
DOCKET CLEARED OF TWO CASES
AND OTHERS ADVANCED
YESTERDAY.
Judge Kirkland Presided mt the Hear
ings.-Old Mortgage to Secure
War Bounty Was Up.

Judge kirkland presided at the ses-
sion of the county court which con-
vened in the city hall, yesterday, and
cleared the docket of two cases and
advanced others.
A. d. Platz sues Rudolph and Ethel
Miller for foreclosure of mortgage.
Judgment was awarded plaintiff and
order for sale entered.
A R. Fuller sues Frank voelske ct
al for mortgage foreclosure Judg-
ment awarded plaintiff and order for
sale entered.
John Wetzel asked for the discharge
OF three mortgages of record so the
title to his farm, in the town of Wat
ertown, which was recently sold to
him by George Hildemann, would be
clear. The mortgage in the register
of deeds Office is signed by different
person than the original owner, and
the transfer of the mortgage is not on
file. Affidavits Of parties acquainted
with the original transaction were
submitted, showing that all obIiga-
tions had been satisfied One mort
gage was dated October s. 1864. and
pledged John Mclaughlin, the then
owner of the farm, to pay William
Little the sum of $170, this sum being
in lieu of bounty. Little served for
Mclaughlin in the war of the rebellion
after Mclaughlin had been drafted
for army service. Little died while in
hn ntxTin H.
his father and mother were his heirs,
and the mortgage was not passed on
until the late '70's. The transaction
was legal although not passed on by
a court. The petition was granted.
r. A. Fuller sues w. p. Bingham to
collect commissions. Jury draw and
hearing set for December s.
W. f. Whyte sues Anton Wendt on
account Jury will be struck Decem-
Der 8, and cause will be heard Decem-
ber II.
John Thauer sues Edward Labuwi
on note. Venued to Dodge county,
Labuwi's home county
Fred l.. Stevens VS.. Dora Ikeler and
N. OConnell A motion that the
pleadings he made more definite was
granted ard the cause set for trial for
December %, the jury 10. be drawn
ON December s. The suit is for the
collection Of note.
Lambert Rueth sues John Herchi on
repleV1n. Jury drawn yesterday and
cause set for trial for December "a
Arthur Stueber VS.. Emil Zastrow ct
al. Motion to have guardians appoint
ed for the minors overruled.
Isabella Smith VS. Adelbert Merriam.
Venued to the circuit court OH motion
of defendant.
The term will continue until the
third Monday in April, and these cases
are on the calendar:
Issues of Fact for Jury.
r. A. Fuller VS.. Wheelock P. Bing-
ham; April 27, 1915.
John Thauer VS. Edward Labuwi:
May II, 1915.
W. F. Whyte VS.. Anton Wendt; Aug
ust 8, 1915.
Fred l.. Stevens VS.. Dora Ikeler and
N. OConnell; October Z, 1915.
Issues of Fact for Court.
Arthur Stueber VS.. Emil Zastrow
and Anna Zastrow. defendants; Frank
Lehman and Wolfram Shoe Co., gar
nlshee defendants; July 16, 1915.
Issues of Law for Court.
Isabella Smith VS.. Adelbert L. Mer-
riman; October 26, 1915.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
High School Loses to Fort Atkinson.

In scrappy foot ball game between
he Watertown high school eleven and
ne Fort Atkinson squad, Saturday
tfternoon, the Fort Atkinson boys
scored three touchdowns making the
score 19 to 0 in their favor
This game closes the foot ball sea-
on for the Watertown high. In the
contests they have played they have
ested Jefferson, Oconomowoc and
Ioricon, and lost to Milwaukee South
SIDE High, Portage, Waupun and Fort
Atkinson.
They may possibly play game with
the alumni Thanksgiving day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
New Bank Building Nearly Completed.

The Bank of WatertOwn will move
into its new and elegant bank build
ing on or about the first OF next
month The stockholders and OF
ficers of the bank have abundant reas-
ons for being proud of their new quar-
tiers. for there are but few monied in
stitutions in the state which have a
finer building and more up-to-date
banking fixtures
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

Tuesday was Monthly Fair day, and
there were many farmers from the
surrounding country in the city, and
trade was brisk
Mrs. Albert Quentmeyer entertained
Mrs. William Prentice Of Milwaukee,
and Mrs. F. Schaefer of Fond du Lac,
few days last week.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
"UneIe Toms Cabin" Coming.

William H. Kibbles scenic and dra-
matte production of Uncle Toms
Cabin" will be seen at the Turner
Opera House, Friday, November 10.
Mr.. Kibble's company carries all the
special scenery and effects required to
give a perfect production of this old,
popular play. The company embraces
over fifty people. a chorus of over
twenty colored men and women, po-
nies. and six man-eating bloodhounds.
Prices, 25c, 35c and soc.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

Behring were married, last Wednes-
day, at the brides parents home, town
of Portland. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. M. H. PankOw. Miss
Erna Doepke of Milwaukee, the
groom's niece, and William Behring,
the brides brother, attended the cou-
pie. Mr.. and Mrs. Doepke will reside
on farm two miles east of Waterloo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
Neutrality Meeting at Lebanon.

Dr. Hoermann of Northwestern col
lege, was the speaker at neutrality
meeting at Lebanon, Friday evening.
Those from WatertoWn who attended
the meeting report that the enthusi-
asm of the audience, which taxed the
capacity of the hall, ran high.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

Mrs Edward H. Graeszel enter
tanned Wood camp, R. N. A, at her
home, Friday evening. She was as
sisted by Miss Emma WetZeL Various
and unique contests were indulged in,
and Mines. Graf, Strange and Burke
proved the champions. A feature of
the entertainment was the return of
the guests to their home in an auto,
after a luncheon had been enjoyed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
INTO THE SHADOWS.

j. d. Francis, rs years old, veteran
hotel man, died. Tuesday of last week,
at home of his son, F. c. Francis, 600
Washington street. He was born in
Ithaca, N. Y, and came to Wisconsin
and settled in Horizon in 1868, enter
ing the hotel business Twenty years
later he retired and went to Milwau-
kee to make his home with his son
and daughter-in law, and come to
city in 1904. Two sons survive their
father, Edward of Milwaukee, and the
son at whose home he passed away
He was buried Thursday in Forest
Home cemetery, Milwaukee,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
Thanksgiving.

Governor Philip has issued a pro-
clamation calling OH the citizens of
the state to observe Thursday, Novem-
ber 25 as day for rejoicing and
thanksgiving.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

In the war zone of the fighting ma
tions, in some places the trenches are
only three rods apart. If you are GO
ing to fight and cant throw a stone
that far, you can get gun (that will
kill farther) of The Central Trading
Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

Jack Stapleton and his little
nephew, Bill Raue, spent Wednesday
in Milwaukee, and little Bill had the
time of his life
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

Edward Mccall, for the past twenty
two years resident of St Paul, but
who spent his boy and young man
hood days in the town of Shields, died
in St Paul, Wednesday, of diabetes
His sickness was of short duration,
although his family had given up hope
of his recovery after being informed
of his ailment Mr.. Mccall was Sc
years of age
His family consisted of his wife and
one son, George. Other relatives are
his four brothers and three sisters:
Frank of Redwood; John of st. Paul;
William of Minneapolis; Terrence of
Omaha; Mrs. Frank McHugh, Mrs.
Philip Kelley and Mrs. M E. MCGUIRE,
all of the town of Shields.
Mrs Fredericka Hoppe, IS years of
age, died at her home near Redwood,
Friday, the immediate cause of her
death being diabetes.
Mrs. Hoppe was born in Westphalia,
Germany, and came to this country
-JWo yOdlO dSO Will nCl pa
rents, who settled south of the city
For fifty-nine years she had lived near
Redwood, where her husband, Charles
Hoppe, died a few years ago.
She was the mother of six sons and
three daughters. The sons are Will
liam, Henry, Frank, Charles and Her.
man, residing near the Redwood
homestead and August Hoppe of Wa
tertOwn. The daughters are Mrs. Gus
tav Klemann and Mrs Gustav Hoss-
field of this city, and Mrs. John Ha-
mann of Redwood Other descend
ents are thirty-fve grandchildren and
three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held yester-
day at 1890 o'clock at the late home,
and at 1 80 o'clock IN the Lutheran
church at Redwood
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

One of the most pleasureable gath
erings of the present season was the
cinch party given by the knights Of
Columbus, at their Second street hall
last Tuesday evening. The first prize,
a barrel of apples, was awarded to
Miss Ruth Duffy, and Henry Schaub
A. R. Meyer was awarded the conso-
iation prize. After the games had
been concluded, the floor was cleared
for dancing, and nearly all those pres
ent remained to enjoy this feature.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16
Marriage Licenses.

Arthur Kiesow and Lydia Flick, both
of Waterloo.
Albert Rec Libertyville, Ill, and
Fay Fisher, Jefferson.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-11-16

has a large circulation in Jefferson sn
Dodge Counties and is a good advertisin
medium. A trial will convince you. ::