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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
THE FIRST SAVINGS ESTABLISHED


ganized a society to receive certain
sums on deposit monthly. according to
age and to pay the same as a pension
after sixty years Of age. In sickness q
weekly Dp..etit was allowed, and on
death a funeral benefit. This was in
substance like our modern sick and
Aid Societies so common among Eu-
ropean nations. But Duncan'S plan
was the only one to prove adaptable to
all peoples and to all times, and which
would support itself. His bank would
sustain itself on the earning power of
money, rather than on the money earn
ing power had accumulated From the
humble Scottish village the idea spread
throughout England and Ireland and
Scotland until there were over two
hundred such banks in 1916.
AS an outcome of Duncan's bank
grew the Edinburgh Savings Bank
which dates from 1914 and which is
still in existence. 1t was in this bank
that we find the same methods as are
still in vogue, the modus Operandi of
the savings bank having changed but
little in the century past This bank
issued pass books, the recognized form
of savings bank evidences of indebted
ness. 1t was managed by body of
trustees who gave their services gratis
1t paid all depositors the same rate Of
interest. 1t had no stock and conse
quently no stockholders. 1t was a mu-
tual institution. 1t sought safety first
and profits afterward. 1t sought the
highest forms of investment, namely
government bonds.
Owing to the close association be-
tween the mother country and the col
onies, it was but natural that any
movement that succeeded there should
be adopted here, and the idea was not
long in crossing the Atlantic.
The new country had its problem of
poverty no less than the old, and in
the endeayor to ameliorate the condi-
ton of the lower classes numerous I'M
dertakings were begun, which were
based on the sick and aid society idea.
Even lotteries were legalized in the at
tempt to alleviate the current distress
Tammany Hall was originally insti-
tuted as a society TO afford relief to
the INDECENT and distressed members.
their widows and Others" Fully forty
such societies were organized for. SIM
liar purposes before the advent of the
savings bank.
Historians are in doubt as to whom
is due the credit of bringing the idea
over to America. but it is conceded that
Patrick Colquhoun, a London Magis-
trate. wrote Thomas Eddy of New
York letter in 1916, outlining the plan
then in successful operation in Eng
land. A similar pamphlet fell into the
hands of James Savage of Boston In
the same year. and the first public an
nouncement of savings bank IN this
country appeared in the Christian Dis
ciple. small religious paper. in De-
cember. 1916. This article stated that
such institutions were in successful
operation in England and Scotland and
that such bank was proposed for
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Spying on Students.

The manager Of a detective agency
recently established in the Belgian
university town Of Louvain sent cir
cular letter to the parents of number
of students offering to send them
monthly reports of the behavior of
their sons for a small fixed fee. The
students heard Of this, and several
hundreds Of them marched to the Of
fees of the detective agency and broke
all the windows. They then made a
demonstration at the house of the vice
rector Of the university, who had ap,
proved of the scheme of monthly re-
ports. The students state that they
will not cease their protests until the
vtce-rector has resigned
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
SCIATICA'S PIERCING PAIN.

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the seat
of pain and brings ease as soon as it
is applied A great comfort too with
Sloan's is that no rubbing is required
SlOan's Liniment is invaluable for
stopping muscular or nerve pain of
with Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore
Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprains,
Bruises, etc. 1t is excellent for Neu-
ralgia and Headache. a25c at all Drug
giSts. ADV.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Marriage Licenses.

Gustav Raether of Deerfield and
Elsie Grundewald of Watertown.
Chester w. Wilson of Waukesha and
Irma Quinn of Sullivan
Bruno Oestreich and Alma L. Deg
ner, both of Ixonia
William Bugenstock of Tebitz and
Louisa Altreiter of Hebron
Freibert Charles Menge and Chris
tine Eleanore Flint, both of Water
town.
August Ziebel and Ethel Popke,
both of Fort Atkinson.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
R0UGHAGE GIVEN DRY cows
Daily Allowance of Two Pounds Of
Bran or Oats, or Mixture With
Meal Is Excellent.
(By T. L, HAECKER.)

During the eight or ten weeks that
cows go dry, their food should be
chiefly roughage. A daily allowance
of two pounds of bran or oats, or a
mixture of two parts each Of bran and
oats and one part of linseed meal or
corn oil meal, makes a proper feed
for a COW near calving. Some roots,
cabbage, pumpkins, or .squashes are
also very good. Highly carbonaceous
roughage, such as straw and corn
stalks, is, not good at this particular
time Such feeds, with cold water,
cold drafts, or lying out at night on
damp or cold ground, are the chief
causes of caked udder or garget
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Ink Era0icatOr.

A very good way to remove ink
stains from cloth is to wash them with
boiled rice. Rub the rice on the stain
as you would soap, and wash with
clear water If the first application
does not complete the cure repeat the
process. 1t usually works like magic,
even if stains are perfectly dry.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
A Busy Firm.

The firm of Schmidt and Albrecht
located at 312 North Third street. have
recently disposed of the two Avery
tractors, one gasoline and one under
mounted steam tractor. They also dis
posed of two electric light plants, one
to Charles Nehls, Hustisford, and one
to Otto Nehls, Clyman. They will also
install two more plants in the same
locality. They installed seven barn
equipments, recently
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Value of Land.

The estimated average value per
acre Of land in Jefferson county in
1915 was $121. In 1905 the estimated
value per acre was $88.75 and in 1910
land sales compiled by the Wisconsin
tax commission and show that Jeffer-
son county land ranks tenth in the
state as to value per acre. Milwau-
zee county is first with a value per
acre Of 1925
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
LIVEN UP YOUR TORPID LIVER.

To keep your liver active use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion, relieve constipation,
and tone up the whole system-keep
your eye clear and your skin fresh
and healthy looking. Only 25c at your
druggist.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
$500 GIVEN AWAY

IT we cannot prove that rupture
can be cured without an operation or
pain. A rupture is caused by weak
ening of the abdominal muscles To
strengthen these muscles get a ten
day trial of Woods rupture oils
Write today. Woods Rupture Rem
edy, Milwaukee, Wis. 1t
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Farmers to Buy Autos.

The manufacturers of automobiles
are looking to the farmers to take one
half of the output of machines this
year. An automobile makes farm life
a little more attractive This fact and
the increasing prosperity of farmers
furnishes good ground for the hope
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Eina Bananas.

Fruits undergo marked changes in
cnemicaI composition as they grow to
their full size and ripen. In some
fruits ripening increases the sugar
content and decreases the acid, where
as in some others, both sugar and acid
content decrease i'll the ripening pro-
cess.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
1.-THE DEATH ROLL

Johan F. W. Potenberg, aged q
years, died Tuesday evening at his
home, 301 Jefferson street, after an
illness from abcess of the BRAIN He
was born in the town of Clyman in
1889, and at the time of his death was
employed as a maltSter at the Hartig
brewery. He is survived by his widow
and three small children. The funeral
was held Thursday at ST. Johns
church, and interment was in the Luz
theran cemeter.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kunn of Columbus, Mrs.
Henry Schulz of Milwaukee, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Graphine of Fort Atkinson,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Witthune of
Columbus %
HERMAN Weihert, aged Sc years,
died at his home, 700 Visit Main street,
last evening after lingering illness.
He was born in the town of Lowell,
and for ten years after his marriage in
1882 resided on a farm. He afterward
entered the grocery business at Rich
wood, remaining there eleven years,
when he came to Watertown and en-
tered business.
His widow, four sons and a daugh-
ter survive: The sons are Gustave,
John, Irwin and Walter, all of this
city, and the daughter is Mrs. John
Borchardt of Milwaukee.
ho
house Thursday at o'clock, and bur-
ial will be at the Emmett cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Overman, wife Of F. T.
Overman, died at st. Marys hospital
Tuesday where she had been taken
on account of a nervous breakdown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Overman had been mar
ried seventeen years, but she leaves
no children, the nearest relatives be-
ing cousins, who live in Detroit. They
have been residents OF WATERFOWL for
about a year. The funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon at the
chapel of Schmutzler & Oestreich, Rev.
Daniel saying the last sad rites. In
terment was at Oak Hill.
O.
William Heckstein, 72 years of age,
former resident of this city who died
in Milwaukee yesterday, will be buried
in Watertown Thursday. The body
will be brought to this city today. Flu
neral services will be held at the I'M
dertaking parlors of Kohls & Knaak
Mrs Edward Zickert is his daughter
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Hon. HI. j. GreIl Named.

Governor Philip has appointed
Hon. H. ]. Grell delegate from this
state to attend the national conven-
ton of farmers, which will be held in
Kansas this year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Edward Tessmann Hurt.

Edward Tessmann, 1917 North Sec
ond street, employed by the Wolfram
Shoe company, slipped and fell in the
factory, yesterday afternoon, and dis
located his right kne.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Flour HAoe0."

Bakers keep -four for about sixty
days as rule, allowing it to age"
before using. They sometimes point
to this fact when bread loaves do not
Immediately increase in size in sym.
pathy with decline in the price of
the millers product.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Social DOings

Lester Williams, captain of last
years high school football team, was
pleasantly surprised at his home in
North Monroe street, by members of
the squad in honor of his birthday
anniversary. The evening was enjoy
ably spent at games, music and stories.
after which a bounteous luncheon was
served, to which all did Justice. The
prizes of the evening were awarded
to E. Archie and Harold Cruger The
following were present: William
Woodland, Sam Friedman, Erwin Sand
rock, John Martzke, Harold Cruger,
Arthur Henke, Fred Henke, E Archie,
Vernon Mccarthy, G. Duffy, Alvin
Wegemann, Carl Keck, and O. Hughes
A pleasant surprise was rendered
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Robichaud in hon
Of OF their wedding anniversary, and
TO Mrs Anna Goeldned, in honor OF her
birthday, Sunday, at their home,
208 Fourth street There were many
handsome presents showered on the
congratulated parties seven course
dinner was served at o'clock The
out Of town guests were Romeo La
bine, Jack Uehling, and Mr.. and Mrs
w. Ward >,f Chicago, and Miss Emma
Gugel of Madison
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam Korff, 224 Division street, Sun
day afternoon and evening, that
worthy couple entertained about thir-
ty of their friends in celebration of
their crystal wedding anniversary
they were the recipients of number
Of handsome presents. Music and
games were pleasantly employed to
pass the time. A luncheon served by
the hosts was also an enjoyable fea-
ture of the celebration.
One of the pleasant gatherings of
the past week was the entertainment
to members Of the Glover club at the
home OF the president, Mrs F. c.
Hartwig, in North Fourth street,
Thursday afternoon. Mrs Hartwig
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs
Emmerling. Refreshments were served
to her guests by Mrs. Hartwig
st. Phillips Young Mems society of
st. Henry's church will present the
drama. ''The Spy Of Gettysburg" at
st. Henry's hall on Tuesday evening of
next week, and again on the evening
of March 2. The play is taken from
the period of the civil war.
Mrs. F. ]. Mccall was surprised by
about twenty-five of her friends last
Thursday evening, her guests calling
to remind her Of her natal day. The
evening was spent in music and play
cards, after which a luncheon was
enjoyed. 10
The Saturday club program this
afternoon will include 1.-THE Histori-
cal Relics at Madison" by Mrs Field;
"Patriotic Societies." by Miss Ruesch,
and 'The Naming of old Glory" by
Miss Edna Chadwick
/ Mr.. and Mrs w S. Williams enter
tanned number Of young friends at
their North Warren street home Fri
day evening in honor of their son
Lester, who had arrived at the nine
teenth milestone of life
The Queen Esther Circle of the
Methodist church held their business
nti, 5o1 i
evening at the home of Miss Ethel
Kohlhasse in Montgomery street.
Mr. and Mrs Edward SeibeI were
hosts to a number Of friends at their
home. in route 9, Thursday evening
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
DAIPY NOTES
1880 esss|

Just little bad cream may spoil
a whole batch of butter.
Don't be afraid of overworking your
currycomb and brush this winter
A promising heifer calf at any kind
Of reasonable price is safe buying
these days.
A comfortable stable reduces the
cost of maintenance and increases the
flow OF milk
1t pays to keep dairy thermometer
wherever cows are MIXED, whether IT
is summer or winter.
The dairyman who does not keep
an individual record of his cows Is
not au up-to-date dairyman~
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
GAS TO RIA
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
) HOW TO CULTIVATE THRIFT

@ First learn to distinguish be- Z
@ tween luxuries and necessities. /.
8 You do not need all you think {
@ you need. and certainly not all 6
@ you buy. You want things be-. i.
9 cause you see them-that is what &
@ shop windows are for. Second, z
@ learn to know good value Learn (:
9 where and when and how to buy. !:
9 Learn to know good meat from .
9 bad. nourishing from the worth Z:
@ less. Learn TO judge clothing ::
@ and shoes. and buy good mate Z
9 rial-it pays In the end. Third. {:
8 keep track of your expenses. .
9 Know how much it costs you to /.
o live. and how much you spend +.
9 on various items of the house z
9 hold. Limit your pleasure mon {
o ey" and choose wholesome pleas .
I. ures. If you like the theater, {
9 learn where to see the GOOD plays !
6 at reasonable prices. and go con- {
(. SiStently. &
8 @ q q q q - q o - g q &. o 8 o @ 9
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

August Borchardt, 119 North Maple
street, and Mrs. Ward Swift, SOP Fifth
street, have received word of the death
Of their cousin, Mrs. Minnie Witzig, at
Chippewa Falls.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Associated Charities to Solicit.

A soliciting committee of the Asso-
ciated Charities will call on the bust
ness and professional men of the city
this week to ask funds to continue the
season.
The organization finds that it's funds
are getting low, and to continue the
work of this worthy benefaction they
are compelled to ask further assis-
lance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22
Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of letters un-
called for at the postoffice, February
81, 1916:
Cady, F. l..
Dittberner, John.
4 Kreise, Mr..
Ruth, Albert
Sternke, Henry.
James w. Moore, P. NJ
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Seibel were
hosts to number Of friends at their
home, in route 8, Thursday evening.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

The Queen Esther Circle of the
Methodist church held their business
meeting and social last Thursday
evening at the home of Miss Ethel
Kohlhasse in Montgomery street.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

One of the pleasant gatherings Of
the past week was the entertainment
to members of the Glover club at the
home Of the president, Mrs F. C
Hartwig, in North Fourth street
Thursday afternoon Mrs Hartwig
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs
Emmerling Refreshments were served
to her guests by Mrs. Hartwig.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

St Phillips Young Mems society of
st. Henry's church will present the
drama, 'The Spy of Gettysburg" at
st. Henry's hall on Tuesday evening of
next week, and again on the evening
OF March 2. The play is taken from
the period of the civil war.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs w S. Williams enter
tanned number Of young friends al
their North Warren street home Fri
day evening in honor of their son
Lester, who had arrived at the nine
teenth milestone of life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
SOCIALIST PLANS
FOR PICNIC MADE
Allen l.. Benson, Candidate of Party
Tor President, VIII Be PRINCIPAL
Speaker.
MAP OUT MAY DAY PROGRAM
Annual Open Air Demonstration Pro.
posed for Market Square April 80
kirkpatrick Coming.
MAP OUT MAY DAY PROGRAM

At meeting Of the socialist county
central committee held last evening al
the Turner hall, Moline, plans were
completed for the big open air May
day demonstration which is to be held
in Rock Island, Sunday. April 80.
1t is proposed to meet at Industrial
hall, and March in body TO Market
square, where program will be given
as was done last year L. F. Haemer,
East Moline. will act as chairman OF
the gathering.
Final arrangements were made for
the lecture which George r. kirkpat-
rick, vice presidential candidate will
deliver at the Barrymore theatre, Mo-
line, May Il. His theme will be The
Iron Fist"
Benson Coming.
Annual picnic Of the party will be
held sometime in July or August. de-
pending upon when Allen L. Benson
presidential candidate, can come. He
is said to be a fluent and forCeful
speaker and members of the party are
looking forward to his coming with
great interest.
Delegates were not named to state
and congressional conventions as none
is to be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Peking.-Chow Tzu-chi, the minis
ter of commerce and agriculture, has
arranged for the establishment Of a
porcelain school in Picking to train
experts for the manufacture of China
ware An effort will be made to pro-
duce many of the ancient wares
which have been beyond the
skill of modern Chinese dish-makers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Suit for divorce was filed in cir
cult court this morning by Mrs. Susie
Hawkins, Rock Island, against her
husband, Joseph G. Hawkins. Mar
riage was performed Dec. 25, 1911 and
the couple lived together until Jan.
%, 1916. Extreme and repeated cruelty
is charged. H. NJ. McCaskrin is coun-
sci.
Julius J. Frederick, Rock Island, filed
action for divorce again his wife, Mrs.
Lillian Frederick, in circuit court this
morning, The couple was united i'll
marriage Oct. S, 1912 and lived togeth-
er until April 13, 1914. Desertion is
charged. H. NJ. McCaskrin is counsel.
Irene Apologize, Rock Island,
aged 81, was sent to WatertoWn hos
pital for treatment for the dope habit
by Judge \. A. Larson in county court
this morning. To the medical com
mission composed of Dr.. A. n. Mueller
and DR.. G. G. Craig, she admitted that
she took from eight to ten grains OF
morphine daily. She claimed that she
started the habit two years ago to
cure herself Of insomnia which she
suffered following an operation for
appendicitis.
Willie Jameson, inmate of Bethany
home, was declared dependent by
Judge \. A. Larson this morning In
county court and Mrs. Margaret
Schroeder was named guardian of tbs
lad. His father is dead and his moth
er is in Watertown hospital.
Assessment rolls for two paving
jobs in the city of Rock Island were
filed in county court today and Judge
n. A. Larson set May 4 as date fol-
public hearing. One was for the i'm
prOVement Of Thirty-ninth street
Fifth to Eighth avenue, estimated
cost S9,056 and the other for brick
paving on Twenty-third street
Fourth and Second avenue and Second
avenue, from Twenty-third to Twenty
fourth streets, estimated cost $4,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-23
ARMY OFFICERS GO
TO new COMMANDS

Washington, Oct. 23-F1ye briga-
dier generals, including those recently
promoted from colonel, were assigned
new commands by direction OF Presi-
dent Wilson.
General Edwin Greble receives the
Fifth and Eighth field artillery. con
stituting temporary brigade. at Fort
Bliss, Tex. General Francis III.
French Is given command OF the Eagle
Pass district, Tex; General Eben Swift
goes to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. as
head of the service school there: Gen
eral Frederick s. Strong is designat-
ed commander of the Hawaiian de-
partment, effective Nov. II, to sue
ceed Brigadier General Evans; Gen.
eral Charles G. Treat takes command
of the First Hawaiian brigade a. Scho-
field barracks, Hawaii
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-23
WHITE MAN ARRESTED AGAIN
Former Duluth Mayor Held at Gin
cinnati

Cincinnati, Oct. 23-While trying to
dispose OF several thousand dollars
worth OF bonds to the Amelia State
bank at Amelia, o., a man who was
identified as Alonzo J. Whiteman, was
apprehended and held by government
officials who claimed that the bonds
Whiteman was trying to dispose OF
had been stolen from the bank sew.
eral months ago.
Whiteman refused to talk until he
was identified by representative of a
detective agency. He then said that
he had been graduated from Columbia
and other law schools.
Whiteman insisted that he had pur-
chased the bonds and that he did not
know they had been stolen until his
broker in New York notified him. He
insisted he only wanted to get back
what he had paid for the bonds and
for that reason went to the bank that
they had been stolen from.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-23
GREAT DRYOOCK COMPLETED
Built by Uncle Sam on Pacific End OF
Panama Canal

Washington. Oct 23-Panama canal
authorities have just completed and
opened to public use great dry dock
at Balboa, on the Pacific end of the
waterway. which is expected to be Of
the greatest value az a naval asset.
The need OF the navy for large
docks. already pronounced. promises
to become even greater with the COM
pletfon OF the monster superdread-
noughts and the extremely long battle
cruisers. which have just been plan
ned and are about to be constructed.
The new dry dock. known as No. 4.
Is 1000 feet long. 10 feet wide, with
3 depth of thirty-fve feet of water
over the blocks at low tide. Conse-
quently II can accommodate the larg-
est naval vessel In the world now
built or projected.