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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
CUTTERS SAVE 476 LIVES.
Good Work of Revenue Service Told In
the Annual Report.

hhS nSPOThs
ashington.-Revenue cutters of the
United States saved 476 lives and gave
assistance to 210 vessels, valued, with
their cargoes, at more than $4,000, 900,
during the last fiscal year, according
to a report to congress by Comman-
dant E. 2. Bertholf. For every dollar
expended by the service it aided In
saving property worth 1872
Commandant Bertholf urges congress
to appropriate $35O,OOO for a new cut
ter for the California coast, $4,000
for an anchorage patrol boat foI
use in New York harbor and $350,0OC
for vessel for duty on the Panama
canal. He renews his recommendation
for the consolidation of the revenue
cutter service and the life saving serv-
ice into an organization to be known
as the coast guard.
There is a consensus of opinion
he says in this connection, "among all
parties interested that this will add
manitarian branches of the govern
ment."
The report points out that although
there were no serious floods in the
Ohio and Mississippi river valleys dur
ing the year the previous recommends
ton for three light draft cutters to be
used there in flood times should not be
overlooked by congress. The appoint
ment Of twenty one cadets for the fis-
cal year 1916 is recommended instead
of fourteen, as at present.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
NOTE IN SOCKS TOE
WON SOLDIERS BRIDE
Atlanta Girl Gets Reply to Let
ter Sent to Firing Line.

New York.-Probably the prettiest
Cupid that ever participated in a love
affair stepped down the gangway of
the steamship Orduna the other even
ing. Later this Cupid who, strange
to say, is a girl and is known in real
life as Jane Gail, set out for the sun
ny south on her mission of love, mis-
sion that brings to light a pretty war
romance.
Many weeks ago Miss Ethel Chap
man Of 80 Peachtree street, Atlanta,
Ga, knitted some socks for soldiers.
placed note giving her name and ad-
dress and the words "Tm lonesome"
A few weeks later q Tommy Atkins
to wit, Sergeant Wallace Munro of
the Black Watch-while attempting to
don a new pair of socks In the trench
es discovered the note. A short time
later the sergeant fell with bullet in
his shoulder
In the hospital some days later he
unearthed the note and determined to
write to the girl in Atlanta. He re-
ceived a speedy reply, and in a short
time Sergeant Munro and Ethel Chap
man were not only in love, but engag-
ed. 1t was at this point in the pro
ceedings Miss Jane Gail of New York
paid visit to the hospital and met
the wounded sergeant. He confessed
his love for the Atlanta girl and asked
Miss Gail to be his proxy in the affair.
He entrusted her with an engagement
ring and a message. Miss Gail gave
her word and will take the ring and
the message to Atlanta. At the con-
clusion Of the war. if he be still alive,
Sergeant Munro is coming to Atlanta
to claim the sweetheart who had won
him through the medium Of a sock.
It's the grandest romance l ever
heard Of" said Miss Gail. Il can
hardly wait until meet Miss Chap
man and deliver my message and the
ring And 1 am not going to tell you
what the message is, either"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
johnson Creek.

Mrs. M. K. Seaver returned Thursday
after several months visit with her
daughter, Mrs. M. A. Head, at Madison.
f. G. Mansfield attended the Butter
makers convention at Fond du Lac last
week.
Mrs. Schneider entertained the Stick
ers, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Delight James returned to her
home at Savannah, ILL.,, after a months
visit with her sister, Mrs. C. l.. Hubbs.
Miss Esther KEELING spent Wednesday
at Jefferson.
Mesdames F. W. Shekey and G. L.
Hubbs were GAINESVILLE visitors, Wednes-
day.
Miss Lena Warnes spent Friday at
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Wegner entertained the follow
ing ladies. Friday afternoon: Mesdames
Beneke, Scholl, Greenwood, Schneider
and DrOeder.
Chas. Stoppenbach of Jefferson was a
business caller here Wednesday.
Mesdames j. G.. Shekey and f. C.
Stiehm spent Saturday with relatives at
Jefferson.
Gilbert Shekey and Arnold Wolff at
tended Winninger Bros. show at Jeffer-
son, Thursday evening.
The school entertainment was very
well attended Friday evening and much
credit is due to the teachers and their
pupils.
Movies at the Opera house every
Thursday evening.
Miss Edna Gericke spent Sunday with
friends in Milwaukee.
A. E. Greenwood was business caller
at Jefferson, Saturday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE,
Sufferer Sentenced to Life Death
Penalty Avoided.

Through the successful methods used
by Drs. Erling and Karass, expert spe-
cialists, many sufferers from chronic
diseases are given sentence of life and
happiness, and an early death is avoided.
Drs. Erling and Karass treat all chronic
diseases and offer free X-Ray examina-
tiOns, free consultation to ALL The doc
tors will be in their offices at the Wau-
kesha Hotel every Monday
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

The common council transacted
considerable routine business last
Tuesday evening at regular meet
ing and made plans for the making of
many street improvements during the
approaching summer. Storm sewers
are to be constructed in several
streets, a number of street lights in
stalled and quite number of streets
sprinkled with oil during the summer
months so that the good housewives
an have the oil tracked upon their
rugs and carpets to make them
happy. In view of the fact that the
city taxes were less this year than
last, we can afford to indulge in a
few extras for comfort and convent
ence.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
WANTED.

A man who has his own help to either
buy, rent or work for wages or on
shares, one of the following farms: so
acres near Watertown; 80 acres near JEFF
fersOn; 240 acres near Jefferson; $50
acres with all stock and machinery near
Waterloo; 400 acres with all stock and
machinery, in Northern Michigan; SO
acres near Faithorn. Northern Michigan.
For particulars please write or call at
once upon KadIng & Kading, Water
town, Wisconsin. Ii
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Cheese Donated.

Five hundred pounds of cheese was
shipped Tuesday by G. A. Stallman
to the New York branch of the Bel
gian Relief Society. The cheese was
from the factories in this vicinity un-
der the management of Mr. Stallman
and viii be appreciated by the poor
Belgians. The shipment was arrang-
ed through the Wisconsin Advance
ment association
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
RECEIVES LETTER
FROM GERMANY
WRITTEN TO WIN. D. sPoEssER
Many Evidences of inspiring Exam
pies of Heroic Sacrifices and Deep
est Sorrows Patiently Borne BY
the People.

Editor Leader: Please find here
with a letter written by the wife of
Major General V. Sproesser which l
think will be of interest to the ma
jority of your readers, not because
of it's news value, but for another evil
dence of that lofty patriotism and
devotion to the fatherland with which
the women of Germany, from the
lowest to the highest in rank, appear
to be imbued / am indebted to Prof
C. F. Viebahn for the translation
w. d. Sproesser.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
THE PARISIAN WIDOW" ="
At the Turner Opera House. Fri
day Evening. Feb. IL.

Coming to the Turner Opera house on
Friday, February II, is Billy WatsOn's
act burlesque, "The Partisan Widow" :"
The cast is composed of clever cOmedl-
ans and pretty women. The action OF
the rapid fire order that keeps the audi
ence convulsed with laughter. Special
feature is Rosina, a woman of form dl-
vine, direct from the far east, who will
portray all that is best in classical orien-
tai dances She styles her advertisement
"The Arabs Dream" Tickets 25c, 35c,
5Oc and 75c, now on sale at BittDer Il
Tetzlaff's drug store.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
WriQhts Mills,

The Misses Amelia and Emma Medick
spent Sunday at home.
Most of the young people attended the
dance at Hebron, Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hahn spent Fri
day with John Hahn and family.
Mrs William Dickhut is on the sick
list.
Mrs. 2. F. AltWies returned home We'd
nesday, after spending two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs Emil Vogel and fam
lily.
Hannes Klitzkie and family and
Grandma KlitZkie attended wedding
anniversary at Milton, Friday.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
LEAP RESTORES MANS MIND.

insane Prisoner Jumps From Third
Floor and Shock Cures Him.
Superior, Wis.-When John Ander-
son, a laborer. leaped from the third
floor of a local hospital recently he
was lunatic
When he got up, carefully brushed
the snow from his clothes and saun-
tered back into the hospital uninjured
he was sane.
Anderson was being detained In the
hospital awaiting transportation to the
State Hospital For the Insane. He
worked his way out of a straitjacket
before he made the leap.
The shock restored him to normal
mental condition.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
| The DEATH ROLL !

Edwin F. Behling passed away Friday
afternoon at~his home in Third street,
deceased, who was travelling salesman,
resided with his mother, Mrs. Mary
Behllng, in Third street, was very pop
uiar with all classes and his departure
is great loss to his mother and sisters,
who have the sympathy of all in their
great bereavement. Mr.. Behling was
about 81 years of age. The funeral will
be held Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
at ST. Johns Lutheran church.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Colds Are Often Most Serious.
Stop Possible Complications.

The disregard of a Cold has often
brought many a regret. The fact Of
Sueezing, Coughing, or Fever should
be warning enough that your system
needs immediate attention. Certainly
loss of sleep is most serious. 1t is a
warning given by Nature. 1t is mans
duty to himself to assist by doing his
part. Dr. Kings New Discovery is based
on scientific analysis of Colds. SOC at
your druggist. Buy bottle today
Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Space Costs MOrey.

The following will be charged for at
the rate of cents line for each inser-
tion in the Leader: political announce
ments, cards of thanks, political write
ups, political party convention calls,
caucuses, theatrical and amusement an
nouneements, obituary notices, resolll-
tions of respect, and all entertainments
of any description where there is a mon
etary consideration involved.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
1t Really Does Relieve Rheu-
mdtiSm,

Everybody who is afflicted with Rheu-
matism in any form should by all means
keep a bottle of Sloans Liniment on
hand. The minute you feel pain or sore
ness in a joint or muscle, bathe it with
Sloan's Liniment. Do not rub it. Sloan's
penetrates almost Immediately right to
the seat of pain, relieving the hot, ten
der, swollen feeling and making the
art easy and comfortable. Get bottle
of Sloan's LiDiment for 25 cents of any
druggist and have it In the house
against Colds, Sore and Swollen Joints
Lumbago, Sciatica, and like ailments.
Your money back if moi satisfied, but ii
does give almost instant relief. Buy a
bottle today.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Raisino Funds In Russia,

Petrograd.-The Russian minister of
finance expects to raise 100000 by
taxing nonfghters. those exempted for
physical disability to be taxed if their
incomes are over $500 and others no
matter what their incomes.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Feed Mills and Engines For Sale.

TYo International feed grinders, as
good as new.
One Galloway feed grinder.
One 2H h. p. Wisconsin engine.
One b. p.Fairbanks engine.
One b. p. Fairbanks engine.
Schmidt & AibTeCht,
312 North Second St
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
PERILOUS TRIP OVER ICE.
Ohio Motorists Make Exciting Winter
Ride Across Lake Erie.

Sandusky, O.-Dr. j. B. Robinson
and ex-Mayor T. B. Alexander. in an
automobile owned by Mr.. Alexander.
and Emil Rub, Captain L. E. Bickford
and William Haas, in machine own
ed by Mr.. Rub. narrowly escaped
ing over the frozen surface Of Lake
Erie from the mainland near Port
Clinton in Putin-Bay. where they re-
side.
Several times the ice gave way un-
der the machines, and but for the fact
that they were driving fast all would
have gone to the bottom, the men say.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Today, the remains of Mrs w. J. Ev-
ans. who passed away at the family home
in Waukegan, ILL.,, Sunday. reached here
this morning for burial The deceased
will be remembered as Marie Lempke,
daughter of John Lempke and had many
friends here, Watertown being her home
for many years. She was about Sc years
old. The remains were inferred in Oak
Hill cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Turks Surrender For Food.

Petrograd. The Russians engaged
against the Turks frequently move
their kitchens to the first line. and at
the first smell of food the Turks throw
down their arms and surrender
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
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, 1915-02-09
Social Doings

Tuesday evening about seventy-five
of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Guetzlaff invaded their home, North
Third street, and good-naturally in
formed them that they had come to
help them celebrate the twenty-fifth
anniversary of their marriage and the
host, hostess and guests had a royal
good time and mighty pleasant
evening. All hope that John and his
good wife will live to celebrate their
golden and diamond weddings and
then some more.
Miss Mary Kuckkahn was favored
Tuesday evening with surprise by
the members of Emmanuel church
choir at her home in Jones street.
The evening was pleasantly spent by
all present.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09
Both have served with much distinc-

ton.
Delight me soon again with few
lines; / too will write every few
weeks.
Many cordial greetings for you and
your lived ones, from your devoted
cousin Hermine Won SproesSer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

What do you know about graft? You
will know more about bargains if you
trade with The Central Trading Co..
Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Mr.. Michael Corcoran, father of Mrs.
John F. Berigan of this city, passed away
at his home in the city of Madison, Sun
day, aged 20 years. The deceased had
been resident of the capitol city many
years, and was highly respected by all.
A widow, three sons and two daughters
mourn his departure. The funeral will
take place tomorrow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-02-09

Mrs. Wihelmina Krause, widow of
the late Mr. John Krause, passed
away at the home of her son, Will
lam, GIG Long street, after Iinger-
ing illness, aged "a years. The de-
ceased was a native of Germany and
was married and came to this country
with her husband in 1868. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Marie HenOch, widow of the late
Carl Henoch, resident of this city for
three score years, passed away Saturday
evening at her home in Third street.
aged 78 years. The deceased was loved
and respected by all that knew her. The
funeral will be held Thursday afternoon
at o'clock at the German M. E. church.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ida
Brue was held Friday afternoon from
the home of William Schempf, 431
College avenue, at 1:30 to the
Emmanuel church The interment
was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01

Billy Davis, formerly clerk at Ho-
tel North and for short time recent
ly manager Of the Hallowell house,
was in the city yesterday for few
hours, on his way to Winthrop, where
he has engaged as manager of the Ho-
tel Maine, formerly the Winthrop
house. Mrs. Davis will join him there
this week. With "Billy's' wide &C
quaintance among the travelling public
and his long experience in the hotel
business he cannot fail Of making a
success Of the venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01
.QEx7E:R|
Woman's Literary
serves Birthdays Of
ton and Mrs. Bra
Homo of Mrs. S. Pl
THE sMART-COw1E V
DING WEDNESDAY I

The Goth birthday Of Mrs. Elijah
r. Horton and the S4th birthday
Mrs. Francis A. Bradbury were jointly
observed by the members Of the Wo-
mans Literary Club Wednesday after
noon by an informal out-of-door AT
Home on the grounds of Col. and Mrs.
Stanley Plummer's residence. High
street. Mrs. Bradbury's birthday came
on Monday, June IS. and Mrs. Hor-
toms was Wednesday. June S0th. Both
women are charter members Of the
Woman's Literary Club and have al
ways been active and influential mem
bers Of that organization, even up to
the present time, in spite Of their ad-
vaEced ages. Both are women OF un-
usual intellectual abilities and are re-
markably we'll preserved both mental
ly and physically. keeping up with the
times in a manner which would shame
many younger women. They were in.
vited to spend the afternoon Wednes-
day with Mrs. Plummer and on ar
irving were amazed to find q large
company Of friends assembled to greet
them.
Almost the entire club were present
and each brought a guest. Mrs. Hot
ton and Mrs. Bradbury were present.
ed each with a large boquet Of pink
Killarney roses, with the best wishes
Of the club. A musical program wal
enjoyed, among the numbers being vo'
cal solos by Mrs. Chester w. Doe ane
Mrs. George Park, piano solos by Miss
Annie Crosby and Miss Ethelindt
Brigham. piano duets by Mrs. Marion
Eliot and Miss Gladys Ireland and vo
cal duets by Mrs. Chester w. Doe ant
Mrs. N. E. Meigs. Light refreshments
of punch and waters were served
Bert L. Call, the local photographer
was present and took pictures Of thu
two guests of honor and also Of thu
assembled company
Thomas Albion Smart and Mis-
Mary jolly Cowie were married THU
afternoon at the home of the groom
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George A
Smart. on Main street. the officiating
clergyman being Rev. Rinaldo L. Olds
pastor OF the First Baptist church
The ceremony was performed on tn
lawn under an arch OF evergreen ant
mountain laurel with q wedding bel
Of laurel. The wedding party march
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01
STATE HOUSE

At the meeting of the State High
way Commission Wednesday. bids
were received as follows on highway
contracts:
For Dexter State Aid road: Small
& ingalls,. Bar Harbor, $67So; Geo
D. Chandler, Dexter s620S. For Ham
llton Plantation Ridge: E. T. Hart
well, Old Town. $626S: G. w. Van
tassel. Houlton. $3277; J. H. Kerr
Rumford, $45S1; F. r. Reed, Van Blu
rem, $500. For Lincoln bridge: Cyr
Bros. Waterville, 1884; H. A. Drawn
Foxcroft, $19S5: Small & Ingalls,. Bar
Harbor. $2196; Sanders Eng. Co.
Portland. $1,000: E. T. Hartwell, Old
Town, $22O3; Irving F. Warren and
Nathan T. Aver, Lincoln, $169440
The first was awarded to George D
Chandler; the second to G. w. Van
tasel; the third to Irving F. Warren
and Nathan T. Aver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01

Mrs. Fred Chcate and Mrs. George
e. Fletcher of this city had a narrow
escape Tuesday morning when q team
IN which they were riding ran away
on Bangor street, but luckily neither
or them received the slightest injury.
They had started for Weeks Mills in
Mrs. Choate's team and while going un
Bangor street another team ran into
theirs which so frightened their horse.
which was a young one about five
years old, that he ran for some dis
lance, but Mrs. Choate pluckily chung
to the reins and finally succeeded in
bringing him to standstll. The rum
away was wild one and as a result
many rumors were started that both
ladies were injured, one rumor stat
ing that they had been taken to the
hospital AS stated above, however
neither of the ladies were injured, but
as the result Of the rumors they were
kept busy yesterday answering tele-
phone calls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01

ed from the house to the arch be-
tween the chains of daises held by
eight Young ladies, the wedding march.
Lohengrin's, being played by three
young men, members of the High
school orchestra Of which Miss Cowie
had been director for several years.
The young men who played were Jere
Abbott, pianist; Harold Labree, cor
netist: and ElwQed Robinson. violin
list. The single ing service was used.
The bride was given away by her
brother, Edward Woodford Cowie of
Schenectady, n. Y. She was attended
by her sister, Miss Annie Wilson Cowie
as maid Of honor, and the best man
was Raleigh Smart. brother Of the
groom The brides gown was of chif-
fon taffeta with pearl trimmings, drap-
ed with crepe chiffon handpainted with
maiden hair ferns. She wore a white
chiffon hat with white plumes. The
maid Of honor wore a dress of yellow
chiffon trimmed with lace and wore a
hat Of white lace with black plumes
and yellow roses.
There were 105 guests present at the
wedding service and at the reception
which followed. The lawn where the
ceremony was performed and also the
side lawn, where a buffet lunch was
served, We're both enclosed from the
view of passersby, by hedges Of ever
green trees set up for the occasion. The
buffet lunch consisted of sandwiches
olives, pickles, cake, coffee and ice
cream. Ten young ladies members OF
the Wassookeag campfire and sisters
of the groom, served the lunch. The
young ladies were Ferne Ross, Grace
Murphy, Evelyn Park, Erma Brook
way, Amy Morgridge, Annie Boyd, Mil
dred Widdoes, Marion and Constance
Smart and Veth Stone.
The bride came to Dexter from Gar
diner, Mass. five years ago to take the
position Of teacher Of music and draw
ing in the schools of Dexter, which po-
sition she has held successfully ever
since. making hosts of friends among
the students and the townspeople. She
is a graduate of Gardiner High school
and received her musical training at
the New York Institute of Musical
Arts. She is an accomplished violinist
and has had great success in her reg
ular work and also in special work
with the High school orchestra and
chorus.
Mr.. Smart is native of Dexter and
graduate of Dexter High. 'o2 and
Colby College, OF. Since his graduation
from college he has been employed in
the clothing store of the Harry f.
Hale Co., a valuable member of the
concern. He is a member of the school
board and president Of the Parent
Teachers Association. Many beautiful
gifts were presented to the young
couple. After short wedding trip they
will be at home at No. Cross street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-01

Attorney General w. r. Pattangall
late of Waterville but who has opened
law offices in the suite at 2S3 Water
street, formerly occupied as Democrat
ic headquarters and will De at his Of
fee today. Mr.. Pattangall and his
family are now pleasantly located on
Bradbury street in the mansion for
merly owned by the late United States
Senator James w. Bradbury. The tele-
phone call for Mr.. Pattangalls home
is 1913 and for his office 49,