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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
HIGH SCHOOL At
AMIGO IS BURNED
BITTER COLD HAMPERS FIRE DE.
PARTMENT IN EFFORT TO
CHECK BLAZE.
BUILDING is VALUED $40, 900
Flames Shoot Into Air Following an
Explosion, and Building and
Contents are Totally
Destroyed.

Amigo. = Following an explosion
heard all over this city, fire broke out
in the high school here and DESTROYED
the building. The fire department was
hlndered in its work by the cold. The
thermometer registered % degrees be-
low Zero
The building, which was valued at
$4,000, exclusive of books and equip
ment, was a fire trap, according to I'M
derwriters. They said that it would
nave been impossible for all pupils to
escape had the blaze occurred in the
daytime. About 625 high school and
grade students attended classes in the
building.
insurance on the structure amount
ed to $4,000 and $1,000 on equipment.
Not an article was saved. Records of
pupils, prizes and class requests were
lost
A strong wind carried flaming shin
giles many blocks and it was with diff
ficulty that the fire was kept from
spreading. The home of former Con-
gresham E. A. Morse caught fire, but
the blaze was extinguished before it
did much damage. Ice and snow on
the roofs of buildings prevented the
spread of the fire.
Three congregations have offered
the use of their churches and base
ments to the school board to be used
for classes. Other rooms are available
in the city hall and courthouse.
The construction of new building
will be serious problem as the city
is now bonded almost to the limit.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
STATES Finances
IN GOOD CONDITION
$295,577.37 More in Funds Than
on January |, 1915.
TREASURER MAKES REPORT
Statement Shows Receipts for Month
of December 100000 Less Than
Last Variable is Is
sued.

MadlSon.-State Treasurer Henry
Johnson opens the new year with the
states finances in much better condi-
ton than a year ago. He has, in all,
funds amounting to 1926, 577.37 more
than on January /, 1915, and in the
general fund SIT, 1856 more than q
year ago
In spite of the fact that the general
fund receipts for the month OF Decem-
Der were less than a year ago by more
than 100000, the general fund bal
ance is well above that Of twelve
months ago.
The December balance sheet shows
all funds as follows:
Balance December 1, 1915. 80 S61, 202 A
Receipts for December ........... LOCI, 0lO IA
Total ............................$ SO 921, PIP IS
Expenditures for December. $500. 2014,67931
Balance January /. 1916. ..... 81 ,9O6, 533 q
The same record on all funds Janu-
airy l, 1915, was:
Balance December l. 1914. 81, 4O4, 598 03
Receipts December 1914. .......... ], 123, .38
Total SO 528, 449 Al
Expenditures for December -. 1917, 1881
Balance January l. 1915. 81 $40. 955.9 80
The balance sheet for the general
fund for the month of December, 1915,
shows the following:
Balance December 1, 1915. s., 226, 584.56
Receipts for December. 19l5...... S24,OOS3 "a
Total ........................ s., 050, 592 80
Expenditures for December. ..... ], 686, 49, as
po1orca Ta,,,,r,, 1o1e 81 9e2 I'M "A
The same record at the beginning of
1915 appeared in the balance sheet as
follows:
Balance December /, 1914. 81, SS4, 842. IS
Receipts for December, 1914. 933, 81
Total 81 ST., 925 81
Expenditures for December. 49,. 1851, 513 43
Balance January /. 1915. 81, 1856, 411.S9
In all funds the advantage of Janu-
airy 1, 1916, over January, 1915, APP
pears in the following summary:
Balance, January l. 1916. .......s 81, 906, 533. q
Balance. January l. 1915. 1,610, 955. 80
Difference. favor of 1916. ........$ 295,577.3 81
How much better the general fund
shows January 1, 1916, as compared
with January /, 1915, is summarized
as follows:
Balance January l. 1916. ......... s., 1863, I'll A
B&lance January ], 1915. ........... l. 1876, SO
Difference in favor of 1916......$ III, 1886 So
Thus the year starts off with the
states exchequer in fine condition.
There will be no necessity to call
upon the railroads to pay their taxes
in advance
Next month the counties will pay
their state taxes and the railroads will
make their first payment of some
thing more than $4,000 and the good
ship forward will sail on, well
than year ago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Report to Be Ready Jan. 49,.

Madison.-Athletic difficulties of the
Wisconsin university will be settled
at the next meeting of the board of
regents to be held Jan. 10. The report
of the committee appointed to investi-
gate the athletic situation will be pre-
scented and read and action will be
taken upon its recommendations. A
change in the athletic dictatorship,
which is now occupied by George w.
Eh1er, is expected. The new football
coach will also be appointed at the
meeting.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Issues Risk Company Ruling.

The attorney general advised State
Insurance Commissioner M. ]. Cleary
that the Manhattan and Prudential
life insurance companies could law
fully issue policies in Wisconsin with
less loading for expense during the
first year OF the policies than they
have been doing. This ruling will en-
able the companies to issue policies
at lower premiums than they have in
the past. They secure their advan
tage because they have become mu.
tual companies
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
CUBA'S NEW MONETARY SYSTEM

The transfer of the monetary sys-
tenn of Cuba from the former condition
where there AS no national coinage
to the use of the new money of the
republic has been effected. Formerly
Spanish, French, United States, and
small quantities Of other moneys cir
culated Unfortunately. On nearly
every prominent corner in Cuban
cities, and especially in Havana, in
news, cigar and lottery-ticket stands
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
BRITISH SUBMARINE is LOST
WarsFrip Grounds and Sinks After
Dutch Cruiser Saves SO, Who
Are informed.

London, Jan. S.-The sinking of a
British submarine off the coast of Hol-
crew of 33 was saved by the Dutch
cruiser Brabant, which answered dis.
tress signals. Afterward the crew
was interned in Hollands naval bar
racks at Amsterdam The loss of the
submarine was due to the fact that it
grounded and sprang a leak, having
taken the wrong course off Noordhin
den It's name is not given, but it is
said the boat was sunk off the Island
of Texel.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
In Its LARGER Aspects.

Another favorite way which the
small, round-headed man who can't
see the other side of any given ques-
ton any more than If it weren't there
at all has of introducing his remarks
is to say something about viewing
the matter in it's larger aspects
Ohio State Journal
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Corporations Must Report.

The secretary of state began re-
ceiving annual reports of corporations
operating in Wisconsin
There are 11,0o0 domestic corpora
tons and 1000 foreign corporations do
Ing business in the state.
Each is required by law to file by
March l an annual report with the
secretary of state, giving it's name,
location, capital stock, names of its
officers, and, in the case of foreign
companies. the amount of business
transacted in the state during the last
year
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
To Grease Cake Pans,

To prevent layer or ioaf-cake stick
ing to the pan, grease the latter well
with butter, sift in flour to cover ev-
cry part, then shake out all the -four
that does not adhere to the pan, and
pour in your cake dough. This is
quite as effective rs to use buttered
paper, and is far less work.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Terms viii Expire Soon.

The possibility of two additional ap-
pointments to the board of normal re-
gents is causing much discussion in
educational circles. 1t is said that If
Governor Philip makes new appoint
ments to the two vacancies that occur
on February l the complexion Of the
board will be changed. The terms of
Mrs Theodore Nj. Younans of Wauke-
sha and Clugh Gates of Superior ex-
pire
A number of other important ap-
pointments are open to the governors
will in 1916. The terms of DR.. P. H.
Lindley on the state board of control
expires in April. Doctor Lindley has
been one of the active members of the
board. On the grain and warehouse
commission the appointment of Ed
ward McKinnon of Superior expires in
February. On the board Of regents of
the university the appointment of
Theodore NJ Hammond, Wauwatosa,
expires in February, and that of G. d.
Jones, Wausau, at the same time.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Sells Bio Lumber Tract.

Antigo-The Chicago and North
western road has sold a big tract OF
timber at Crandon to the Flanner-
Steger Lumber company of Blackwell.
The tract contained 1854 acres. The
purchase price was s123,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11

were money changers who did
thriving business out of the wide con-
fusion of values. The monetary sys-
tenn is the same as that of the United
States, and the dollar sign is used to
designate it.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Offers MARRIAGE Licenses Free.

Grand Rapids.-County Clerk w. T.
Mobiles of this city has offered to give
a marriage license free to any couple
in which the girl has done the propos
ing and got away with it. The offer
is good for the entire year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Committee Can Appoint.

In an opinion by Attorney General
Owen to Alvin P. Kletzsch, chairman
of the state central committee of the
Republican party, the attorney gen.
eral holds that at a platform confer
ence the state committee may fill a
vacancy which may occur. In an opin-
ion to Louis ]. Fellenz, district attor-
neg of Fond du Lac, the attorney gen.
eral held that no county has the power
to appropriate an amount in excess Of
$4,000 for the maintenance of its fair.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Lived in Grand Rapids 81 Years.

Grand apids.-Mrs. Helen Cave, SO,
died here after long illness caused
by a fall She was one of the early
residents of this city, coming here
sixty-two years ago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Hiuhbrow Affair.

"Why has Flubdub gone in lately for
Ibsen and Browning?"
Hes carrying on an intellectual fir
tatiou with q college girl"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
100000 Autos in State in 1916.

There will be more than 100000 au-
tomobiles in Wisconsin in 1916, ac-
cording to an estimate made by Sec
rotary of State John Donald. Appli-
cations for licenses are pouring into
the state department at the rate Of
600 daily.
This number will be an increase Of
LOO per cent in two years. There
were approximately $4,000 autos in
the state in 1914. Last year saw an
increase of 10000. Extra help in this
department has been taken on to aid
in disposing of the rush Of work.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
carneoie Goes to Florida

New York, Jan. 8.-Andrew Carne-
gle, who recently celebrated his eight
eth birthday, left for Miami. Fla, to
spend his winter vacation.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
MARRIAGE Licenses Show Gain.

Antigo-One hundred twenty mar
rage licenses were issued in 1915, in
Langlade county, five more than in
1914, according to the records of Coun-
ty Clerk " P. Rath.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Moran Gives coffey x. o.

New York. Jan. S.-Moran knocked
Coffey out here last night in the ninth
round.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Successor to L. e. Gettle.

Appointment of Harold L. Geisse,
assistant secretary of the railroad
commission, as secretary to succeed
L. E. Gettle, resigned, was announced.
Mr. Geisse was graduated from the
University of Wisconsin in 1905 and
from the law school two years later.
He went to San Antonio, Tex, as as
sistant attorney of the San Antonio
Gas, Electric and Traction company.
He returned to Wisconsin in 1913, TAX
ing a place on the staff of the railroad
commission. He was later appointed
assistant secretary
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Conta Qious.

Contagious.
Why were you late?"
My watch was slow
Il know it. That's from going with
you so much."-Lampoon
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-01-11
Mississippi Delta,

''FSoIooTPPf DCFrc'
The delta of the Mississippi river
covers an area about equal to that OF
the state Of Maryland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

We are in receipt of extensive
correspondence from Mr.. Richard
Hargrave, who edited j. v. Burke's
paper, the Free Press, the organ Of
Mr.. Cats in the late campaign. Mr..
Hargrave is asking the newspapers
of Florida to assist him in collecting
1872, which he says is justly due
him for his services, and which he g
unable to collect. Mr.. HArgrave
calls the amount "forcible contri
button" to Mr.. Cats campaign fund,
and doesn't thing he ought to be
indicted that much. We are sorry
|for Mr.. Hargrave, but we don't see
where we can help. We are sure we
would not have done the dirty work
he did during the campaign for ST.
372 or any other sum, and those who
engaged him to do it, and profited
by 1t, certainly ought to pay the Ia
borer his hire.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
First Presbyterian Church

UuOS VbOo0y sSssOss SuOsSu
Tennessee Avenue; Rev. G. I. Stacy,
Pastor.
Morning worship at eleven o'clock
with message from the pastor on 1.-THE
Story Of the Star"
The evening service will be held in
the afternoon, at four o'clock, so that
all the children of the Sunday School
las we'll as the grown people can at
tend the white Gift Service" in cele
bration of the Birthday of the King
Under the guidance Of the superin'
tendent, Mr.. G. e. Todd, the children
will render an appropriate program Of
songs. Rotations. ETC., and then all
present will make their "Gifts to the
King" of SELF, SERVICE. and SUB.
STANCE. The gifts Of substance"
will go to the worn out preachers"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
Grace Evangelical
Ia lifharan Hhlsr~h

Grace Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Tennessee avenue and Orange street
w. E. Pugh, pastor.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Morning and evening services at II
and o'clock respectively.
Subject of morning sermon, "The
Manifested Life" 1 John 1: IA.
+ Evening subject, "The Work of a
Man Sent From Cod. hRs5
Man Sent From God" st. John L:
1928.
Christmas Day services Monday at
10 a. M, with sermon on the subject
Messages From a Manager"
/ Monday evening at Z o'clock chill
dren's program and Christmas tree
4 The public is cordially invited tc
lattend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

For years we have heard and read
in the public prints considerable
abuse of man who lives in Jack
sonville, and whose name is Pleas
ant A. Holt. We never saw that Mr..
Holt ever uttered word or printed
a line in his own defense or in refu-
|tation of the charges against him;
and we began some way to doubt
that he was such bad man, par
t;cularly as it seemed that he went
right on filling positions of trust and
responsibility. Had he been con-
tinually on the defensive, or making
Explanations or denials, we possibly
might have believed the things that
were said of him; but his silence
caused us to Doubt takes q man
to be silent under fire. Now his
ward in Jacksonville has, in pub
lie resolution, given him magnifi-
cent endorsement, asking him to &C.
Icept the position of councilman from
that ward; and several of the lead.
ing papers of the State are out in
strong editorial comment compli.
mentary to him. All Of which goes
to show that a man does not need
Ito defend himself against unjust at
tacks upon his character. Lovers o.
fair play and justice will constitut,
la defense for him; and II he live
bright and sits steady In the boat, b,
will ultimately win out. This IL alb
solute; you can't beat that combin
ation.'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

First Methodist Church.
$3.50 Sunday School.
| II o'clock, morning worship. Sub
ject of sermon, 1.-THE Opportuneness
of Christ's Advent"
p. m. meeting of the intermediate
League.
p. m. meeting of the Senior
League.
7 p. m. evening worship. Subject
OF sermon "How should we celebrate
Christmas?" There will be special
music at both morning and evening
service appropriate to the Christmas
season.
$3.50 Monday, Christmas tree for
the Sunday School.
p. m. Wednesday, Midweek pray
ermeeting.
The public is cordial invited to all
the services.
L. D. Lowe, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

with a few months ago. He will
probably tell you that words are in
adequate" Yet paper is a very in
item in his business,
while with the newspaper it is the
principal stock in trade. These
however, can dimly ap-
preciate what a newspaper is up
against.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

1t seems that Russia can fight a
long time yet, the increase in popu-
1ation Of over two per cent. in 1914,
despite her losses in battle. Russia
has vast hordes of men yet at her
disposal which she is holding in re-
serve, and she is therefore not like
ly to let Germany dictate peace
terms to her yet awhile.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Ex-Gov. Gilchrist is out in long
article explaining all about chow it
happened" in the Catts-Knott cam
paign, but we don't think our read
ers would appreciate any literature
on this subject as Christmas gift.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

II you dine at the KILLER on
|Christmas Day, take a look at the
menus for that occasion. They are
works Of art, and they were pro-
duced by the Telegram office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

With 500 newspapers already
forced out of business, the man who
when asked to subscribe, declares
that he's ALREADY taking more pa
pers than he can read" will soon be
minus this excuse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Church Of Christ
| H. II veach, Pastor.
Corner Of Lemon street and Mis-
souri avenue.
Bible School 9:45 q. m. Come to
the Bible school and learn the way
|of lifesr
Tho Lords Supper followed by
preaching at II q. m. Sermon subject:
"The Reward Of Giving to the Christ
Our christmas exercises will be rem.
dered the evening hour of worship
seven o'clock. white Gifts for the
cCsatinusA On Pags 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Lakeland Strawberries are being
used as Christmas gifts by people up
North who want to give something
different" and that will cause the
recipients to enthuse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Did you forget somebody? II so
don't worry overmuch. Probably
somebody forgot you.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
Christian Science

At the Woman's Club building on
Massachusetts, Ave-: Sunday school
at 1876; regular services at IL a. m.
Services will Also be held in the
Afternoon at LAS in the Banana
lake Sunday school building on the
Hallam Club House road.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Some of the papers will shrink
considerably after the Christmas ads
drop out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
THE LAKELAND NEWS,

One page of the Tribune upside
down this morning. Why begin cele-
bration SO early?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

First Baptist
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday school, class
les to suit all people
II a. m.-Morning worship, sub
ject, Lessons from the Star"
Senior and Junior B. Y. P. Us
will meet at 6:15 o'clock,
SUNDAY NIGHT
The Sunday school will observe
christmas at the evening hour with
an elaborate program consisting of
IAN exercise from each Of the forty
-four classes. Special music has been
Iarranged and suite treat is in store
for those who attend. While the ex-
'ercises will be lengthy every minute
will be interesting.
The church is observing the White
Christmas and the church has been
decorated in keeping with "THE
WHITE XMAS" The pastor will
tell A Shepherd story for the little
folks.
| All friends of the church are in
vited to the exercises which will be-
gin at 7:15 p. m.
A little Christmas entertainment
is being held in the annex Of the
First Baptist Church this Afternoon
for the primary and Junior children
OF the Sunday school. Prof. G. M
Jones is in charge. The exercises
are of volunteer nature and al
hour Of glee and merriment among
the youngsters is enjoyed to the full
lest,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Dixieland Methodist
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching, II a. m.
REV. J. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Myrtle St. Methodist
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching, z p. m.
REV. J. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
At The Churches Sunday

the pension fund of the church. and
their widows and orphans.
Everybody is invited to all services
lin this church, whether members, cit
liens or visitors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
From a Manager"

messages From a Manager"
+ There will be a special service at
Grace Lutheran church Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in celebration of the
Christmas festical. The subject OF
the sermon will be Messages from q
Manager. On Monday evening at
o'clock a short program will be given
|by the children, at which time also
gifts will be distributed from Christ
mas tree. A free will offering will be
taken for the poor and orphans
'Friends and strangers are invited to
Worship with us on Christmas Day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

telephone system being in Canary
stalled by the Spanish government lands
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Notwithstanding the established
fact that misery loves company
we are not glad that our merchants
are, feeling the pinch Of the enor-
NOUS advance In the price Of paper,
hut such, to some extent, is the case.
Ask any merchant in the city what
he thinks about the cost of his
paper today as compared
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Mulberry is to have newspaper
after all, it seems, Mr.. w. J. Fripp
Of Kissimmee, having come to the
rescue. It would be better for the
newspapers and the public, too, il
some OF those in overcrowded fields
should peacefully die; but a com.
immunity like Mulberry ought to sup.
port one good weekly. II 1t does moi
do 80, 1t will be a reflection on tn,
Progressive spirit of its citizenship
We trust Brother Fripp will NEE
with more encouragement and sue
cess than has been accorded his pre-
decessors.