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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

~ CARCE would one think of the
Bank of Watertown without
calling to mind the history of
Watertown; for in it's line of
commercial endeavor the Bank of Wa
tertown is the pioneer financial in
existence.
When the bank received it's charter
on May 1, 1854, the first mayor of Wa
tertown, Theodore Prentiss, was at
the head of the city government
The first president of the bank was
A. L. Pritchard, and the first cashier
was w. H. Clark. The stockholders
were men who made Watertown a
commercial possibility, and whose
names are indelibly impressed on the
city's history-Lucius Cady, Daniel
Jones, Theodore Prentiss, John Rich
ards, John w. Cole and Luther Cole.
The officers and directors laid the
foundation for the present substantial
financial institution along lines of safe
banking practice, and there has not
been an hour since these pioneers
launched the project of banking in the
city that any officer or depositor in
the Bank of Watertown has had cause
to regret the stability of the bank or
the policies of financial transactions
laid down by these men.
Two years after being chartered, the
total bank deposits in Watertown were
$105,000 of which amount the Bank Of
Watertown boosted $36,500, the re-
mainder being in charge of the Jeffer-
son County Bank, which Iiqu1dated a
few years later,
The bank, shortly after organization,
erected what was at that time as sub
tantial and magnificent a structure at
the corner of Main and North First
streets as the building thrown open for
business last Saturday is considered
the last word in banking house safety
and convenience in this day. The bank
occupied this three-stOry brick struc-
ture for more than sixty years, and
temporarily vacated the rooms, taking
quarters in the Masonic Temple a year
ago while the new building pictured
on this page was being erected
After some years with Mr. Pritchard
as head of the bank, William Buchheit
became president and G. II. jacob was
chosen as cashier, but the latter re-
tanned his position only about a year,
resigning on account of i'll health.
At the same time Jesse Stone be-
came vice-president Mr.. Stone, how
ever, did not devote his entire time to
the institution, but took an active in
terest in politics, being elected to the
office of ieutenant-governor At one
time he was an active candidate for
the nomination of governor, surren-
dering his claims in the convention to
Robert NJ. La Toilette when our senior
senator was made his party's choice
for chief executive in his first guberna-
torial campaign.
Under Mr.. Buchheit's administration
Eugene and Constance Wiggenhorn,
founders Of the Wiggenhorn Brothers,
cigar manufacturers, entered the
banks organization, and Constance
was elected to the directorate
Another Watertown pioneer to in
vest in the banks securities was M. J.
Woodland, Of the firm of Woodland &
Stone, cracker manufacturers, while
Theodore Prentiss, lawyer and capt.
talist, retained his interest
After Mr. Jacobs retirement as
cashier, the directors selected Edward
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01
THE BUILDERS.
Men Selected for the Work Who Stood
High i'm Their Lines of EndeayOr.
Materials All High Grade.

While one could write and talk in
as financial enterprise in our midst
the Leader would feel that it was not
doing justice to it's readers did it not
give some idea of the building and the
men who worked so hard, not only to
erect a monument to their handicraft,
prominent corners with a structure,
the essence of which, of necessity,
must be strength and substantially,
but also along lines which would be
an ornament to the city.
The Architect.
One could not view the structure
either from within or without but ad-
miring the graceful lines and perfect
proportions without at once realizing
that the one who planned the struct-
ure was imbued with the artistic as
well as with the necessarily substan-
tial. The man responsible for this is
whose fame in planning buildings has
reached far beyond the confines of
Wisconsin.
General Contractor.
But be the architect ever so efficient,
the one upon whom he must rely is
the general contractor. Had the offic-
ers of the bank gone through the
state with a fine tooth comb they
would not have found one to surpass
Ferd Behlke, 921 Main street. this
city. To Mr.. Behlke was entrusted
the general construction work, and he
approached his contract with a con-
fdence born Of past experience in the
construction Of some of WatertOwn's
most substantial structures during the
twenty-seven years he has followed
his calling as a contractor. Besides
the building, for which he can be eX-
cused of particular pride, he has
erected the First M. E. church, ST.
Henry's church, ST. Johns church,
the Congregational church, the Mer-
chants bank building, the Schempf
building, Brennecke's drug store build
ing, the Wiggenhorn building, the Ku-
sci hardware store building, the build
ing at Main and Second streets re-
Gently vacated by the Strauss-Sette
company, the Central block, and resi-
dence buildings innumerable.
The Decorators.
To the visitors to any place of bust
ness, no matter what the nature of
the structure, the impression gained
is in the interior decorations. The
architect can be the country's best;
the contractor can not be surpassed
but it is left to the decorator to give
that harmonious tone to the colors
that are restful to the eye, pleasing
Continued on Page 81
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

teller; Lawrence Lange, teller, and
H. G. Schumann, manager of the col
lection department
M. j. Woodland is the banks Oldest
stakeholder
Among others who have long been
investors in the banks securities as
stockholders are George Hawkins, Au-
gust Wiggenhorn anu Mrs Martha
Prentiss.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-02-01

Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
JESS WILLARD STARTS
TRAINING FOR FIGHT

Chicago, Feb. 22-Jess Wizards cold
has improved so much that he was
able to resume light training. He is
doing practically all of his work in
doors, however, and is not taking
chances with his cold.
Reports which were circulated here
Sunday that Willard had taken sud-
den turn for the worse, were ridiculed
by Tom Jones, his manager.
New York, Feb. 22.-The seat sale
for the coming battle between Jess
Willard and Frank Moran for the
heavyweight championship of the
world is scheduled to open here this
afternoon. "Tex" Richard, promoter
declared his confidence that he would
have a huge crowd, despite the neces-
sity of postponing the match two
weeks.
Lively interest is being shown IN
the bout in all parts of the country
he said
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22

Washington, Feb. 22.-National pre-
paredness legislation took a long step
forward in Congress today when the
House military committee reached a
practical agreement on the outline of
the army bill it will unanimously pre-
sent for passage.
Chairman Hay was authorized to
frame the measure, which is a COM
promise for the continental army plan,
advocated by Secretary Garrison and
President Wilson.
A complete federal organization of
the National Guard will be substitute
ed for the proposed continental plan
and the White House was informed
during the day that the committee was
unit in supporting the plan. Only
the language and the minor details OF
the measure have been worked out.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
TRIED TO ROCK CRADLE
AND WHIRL CORNSHELLEI

Dopetowr,s Ind, Feb. 22.-lf Arts
tedes Bunch hadn't been such an in
penious farmer he wouldn't have a
black eye today.
It seems that this morning Arts
tides started a contraption to make
his auto motor help both Mrs. Bunch
and himself. A series of pulleys and
belts attached to the corn shelter, the
haby's cradle, and the motor was cal
culated to revolve the shelter and
rock the cradle. Aristides set the
thing in motion and turned to some
other duty and when he came back
he found that the fittings had gotten
mixed, causing the cradle to whir]
around at about 100 revolutions min
ute, while the corn shelter was rock
ing gently.
The doctor says the baby will be
dizzy all it's life.
Aristides' eye is very black and SC
is Mrs. Aristides' mein.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
A TREAT IN STORE
FOR MUSIC LOVERS

At the Palace Theatre next Monday
night the University of Southern Cali.
fornia Glee Club will be heard in a
fine musical program. This musical
attraction will be the greatest Of the
season. There are 20 young ladies in
the Glee Club under direction of Pro
fessor Cogswell.
c. S. Thatcher, the best known mu-
steal critic in Southern California,
writing of their entertainment at Trim
ity Auditorium, says the individual
work of the different soloists is far
above the average-an entertainment
Of the highest order, indeed delight
full. The club includes:
First sopranos: Gladys Hill, Joie
Chamberlain, Edna Sedweek, Emma
Smith and Mark Wilkes.
Second sopranos-Corinne Burns,
Florence Elliott, Isabel Work and Flor
ence Work.
First altoss: Virgil Lee Moore, Ger
trude Pentland, Ethelynne Smith and
Mildred Snowden.
Second altos: Rita Gould, Nancy Nc
Manus, Philo O'Neill and Jessie Ia
Dor.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Probe Old Age Pensions.

Sacramento, Feb. 22.-California's
social insurance commission went into
session this afternoon to arrange for
public hearings relative to an investi-
CATION before making report to the
legislature on social insurance in this
state. The main point to be cOnsid-
cred is whether the investigation
should cover the entire field Of social
insurance-health, old age, incapacity
and unemployment-or whether it
should cover only one feature as a
starter. This insurance would be
along the lines of the workmen's COM
pensation insurance. Methods OF So
cial insurance in foreign countries are
to be discussed. California is the
first state of the Union to take this
step.
At the public hearings employers
and working people and persons in
terested in charity will be called. Ex-
perts will be employed by the COM
mission to aid in the investigation.
The commission consists OF Paul
Herriot, of the State Board of Con-
troll, chairman; Katherine FELTON, of
San Francisco, Mrs. Frances Noel OF
Los Angeles, DR.. Flora w. Smith OF
Kingsburg, and George Dunlop of Los
Angeles. ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Combine Against 7. r.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Representa-
tives of the avowed candidates for the
Republican presidential nomination
met in New York Friday and formed
coalition against Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt.
This fact leaked out here today, fol-
lowing the return to Washington OF
some of the participants in the con-
ference. The plan, as far as can be
ascertained, is to combine sufficient
number of delegates to prevent the
colonel from getting the nomination.
No agreement was reached as to the
man who should finally receive the
nomination. The first and most i'm
portant thing in the view of the "al-
lies" is to defeat Roosevelt.
Ex-President Taft is bitterly OPP
posed to the colonel, and will fight
him, perhaps during the campaign.
Mr.. Taft desired to 60 as delegate
to the convention from Connecticut.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Public Rights Come First.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Supreme
court today ruled on the case Of the
Banning Company against the State
of California that the owner of ri
parian rights to Sidewater lands in
California must yield when authori-
ties desire to improve the lands be-
low the high water mark. The court
held, too, that the rights of private
owners are subordinate to the wants
of the public. The case involved a
number of lots at Wilmington, Los An
geles county.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
CITY AND VALLEY

A HOli6ay-Observanc of Wash.
ington's Birthday at public offices and
banks made this a quiet day. The
stores were open, however.
A Trifle Cooler-It is a little cooler
than it has been for a number OF
days, though the temperature has not
fallen sufficiently to affect growth of
vegetation.
Boys at Depot-City officials and
parents should cooperate to prevent
boys playing about the cars at the de-
pot, where there is apt to be severe
accident to the boys some day.
{ NJ 4
: Car of Buicks-Loren Myers yes
terday received full carload of Buick
automobiles, all of which had been
sold, and these sturdy machines are
now entering into active use.
X X X
Firemen's Ball Tonight-Tonight
the members of the Ell Centre fire
department will entertain the public
at the seventh annual ball of the or
ganization. Special features of the
program of entertainment as pub
lished in the Press yesterday are
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

AS a tribute to Washington, whose
birthday is observed today, Professor
A. L. Lackey spoke for few min
utes to the assembly of students this
morning on the life and character Of
the father of our country. In few
words Mr.. Lackey told of the work of
Washington and of his few opportu-
mites as compared with people of the
present day.
Miss Higman informed the students
that Mrs. Edward Mcdowell was in
Los Angeles at present and that with
the support of the students she might
be prevailed upon to come down here
Rarely comes so great an opportunity
for the students to see and hear one
so famous. The students unanimous
ly voted to give all support possible
to try and have Mrs. Mcdowell here
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
FIRE FRUITS FROM TROPICS
MAY PROMOTE NE INDUSTRIES

Did you ever eat dried persimmons,
or thicken soup with flour made
from avocadoes, or grow beans on a
tree-the carob or locust-bean tree?
These are some of the new joys
likely to be added to life in Califor-
MIA, thanks to the University of Cali
fornia's new correspondence course in
tropical fruits, prepared by Pro-
fessor |. J. Condit of the Division of
Citriculture, for which already 1879
correspondence students have en-
rolled.
The aim is to help develop as new
California industries some of the rich
variety of semi-tropical fruits which
experiment has now shown suited to
California conditions. There is al
ready a considerable acreage of COM
mercial orchards of the japanese per-
simmon, for instance. This luscious
fruit adorns the fruit markets of San
Francisco and is being shipped East.
Some of the varieties grown in Cali
fornia are so free from astringency
that they can be nibbled when crisp
like an apple. Few people have as
yet, however, discovered the delightful
possibilities of drying persimmons for
use as a sort of eonfection, or to be
cooked as a table delicacy.
One new fruit from Uruguay, the
feijoa or pineapple guava has been
found able to stand as low tempera-
ture as 10 degrees. Its flavor and
its delicious fragrance are making
strong claim to recognition.
None of the mangoes yet tried in
California have proved commercially
satisfactory, so endeavor is now being
made to bring in new strains from the
temperate portions of India, since the
varieties thus far grown have been too
tropical in origin for great success I'M
der California conditions.
The carob bean, or St. Johns bread,
an important source of food in south
ern Europe, Californians are finding
pleasant to nibble, and this bean that
grows on tree premises value also as
feed for horses and other domestic
animals. The trees will grow even on
rough hillsides where moisture is rath-
er scanty.
The cherimoya or custard apple is
declared by the University one of the
most appetizing semi-tropical fruits.
ever introduced into California. These
large soft fruits, however, need to be
wrapped in cotton and carried in wag-
ons with good springs to reach mar
ket safely, so the University advocates
their growing primarily as family
orchard tree and as an exceedingly de-
sirable addition to the table of the
Southern California farm home.
Besides all these desirable stran-
gers, the University's new correspon-
dence course in semi-tropical, fruits
will deal with that great addition to
California industries, the avocado, and
also with the loquat, the pomegranate
and the tuna.
The fifteen lessons prepared by Pro-
fessor Condit discuss in simple Ian
guage climatic requirements, propaga-
ton, cultivation, pollination, varieties.
harvesting, etc., for these new semi
tropical fruits. Full information con-
corning this and the many other free
courses in agricultu-
raj subjects for which 10000 people
have enrolled can be obtained by writ
ing to the Division of Agricultural
Education, College of Agriculture,
University of California, Berkeley.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
National Preparedness
Plan Is Formulated

The measure will grant virtually the
entire program mapped out for the
regular army by Garrison, and will GO
further than he recommended in pro-
viding for military supplies. A total
peace strength of $4,000 men in the
standing army and guard combined
will be provided for, with reserve sys-
tenn to more than double that number
in time of war. The expense for the
whole is. roughly estimated at STA
OOO, 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Army Reorganization Bill.

Washington, Feb. pa new army
reorganization bill, federalizing the
National Guard, increasing the regu.
lar army to $4,000 men, doubling the
field artillery, increasing the engineer
corps by Is companies, creating foul
squadrons of aircraft and an entirely
new corps of cadets from colleges hav
ing military training, was agreed upoI
tentatively today by the House mill
tary committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
TENNIS FINALS ARE
PLAYED TODAY

In the tennis finals played this
morning on the County Club grounds
the following were the scores:
Mems singles-Loud defeated Nor
gan, 60, 60.
Mems doubles-Crippen and Nance
defeated Hersee and Wachtel, So, Ga
Sc.
Ladies' siAgles-Hazel Baker de-
feated Lola Baker, 6-3, 6-5.
Ladies' doubles-The Misses Baker
defeated Mrs. Fulton and Miss Page
40. 1913. rs.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22

CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWOl
the law class was hearing a lecture
by Daniel Thew Wright ex-judge of
the District Supreme Court, when the
latter called the attention of the class
to the fact that the Goebel case had
brought out strongly he legal respon-
sibility of persons who instigated the
commission of a crime. He was in
terrupted by tall form rising in the
audience and Caleb Powers in soft
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Conference on War.

Paris, Feb. 22.-The British delega'
ton to the Anglo-French parliament
tary committee, consisting of Is mem.
bers representing both houses of par
lament, headed by Viscount Bryce
have arrived in Paris to confer with
an equal number of French senators
and deputies under the chairmanshiE
of former Premier Clemenceau.
A series of meetings are to extend
over days.
The program provides for intimate
discussions of the conduct of the war
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Notes From the Capital
Political and Personal

Southern drawl remarked to Judge
Wright:
"There is a lot about that case.
Judge, that you don't know and ad-
wise you not to use it as an illustra-
ton to this class until you know
more about the facts. l am Caleb
Powers"
The Judge waived further consider
alton of the GOebel case.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Candidates Tooth Brush Special.

We have an especial value in pro-
phylactic style open back Tooth
Brush. We are going to sell these
for 25c each while they last. We
are going to give with each one sold
500 free votes to our Trade Extension
Campaign Candidates. If you are a
candidate or a friend of one, buy a
toothbrush and get 500 votes for your
favorite. These Tooth Brushes are
guaranteed and we will replace any
that the bristles come out of. This
sale will be put on Friday and Satur-
day only, this week.
|25O BALDRIDGE DRUG co.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Southern Quakes.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 22.-An earth
quake was felt last night in Georgia,
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Car
DINA and Virginia.
Windows were ratified and small fur
niture moved out of position. At
South Boston, Va, the shock extin-
guished electric lights and caused the
destruction of china.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
Grady Estes Wins

the set of Dishes given by the Bal
bridge Drug Company to the candidate
for the one disposing of the most due
bills between February l and Is
There will be another set given away
March l and every weeks until close
of contest. Every contestant has a
chance to win this nice APIECE set
of Dishes and it is worth working
for. ZoC
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22
MAINLY PERSONAL

H. ]. Rich of Imperial spent yes
terday afternoon in Ell Centre.
Joseph Gray, expert bee man of
Heber. was an Ell Centre visitor yes
terday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22

I arousing much interest in the event
Special music by Merrills orchestra
has been prepared.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22

Eleanor Glyn's Sensational Serial
commences in March Cosmopolitan
Brad's Smoke Shop.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-02-22

FirewOOd COR Sale.
Ed Royce Transfer. 682 MAIN 81
Phone 123W.-Adv.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-08
PROCRESS|vES
FOR AMER|CAN|Sn
PAREDNESS

Chicago. June s.--Declaring for q
regular army OF 25o.oeo men. a navy
second In the world In baltic eff.
ciency." aud q nationaIised system OF
citizen military training. supplied and
controlled by tho federal govern.
ment. the progressive platform adopt
ed today makes preparedness and
Americanism the keynotes OF party
policy.
Standing for peace. the progres.
siyes declare that an adequate mill
tary establishment for defense, sum
Client TO guarantee American rights
on land and sea and 10 uphold the
honor OF the nation. Is a basic duty
OF the government TO the people.
Linked with their declaration for q
stronger military establishment. the
progressivcs assert that Individual
eficiency. passing OF prosperity
about" and q social Justice are I'm.
perative. Regulation Of industry and
n non-partisan tariff commission ars
declared essential to meet with the
mohiIlxed production OF Europe fol
lowing the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-08
WISDOM AND MUSIC
AT CHAUTAUQUA

Success Where You Are." was q
subject In which Mrs, Harriette Gum
Robertson found great possibilities for
the inspiring of her audience to max
Ing the most OF the opportunity which
presented itself. The lady proved
herself a speaker of force, and she
won her way to the hearts OF hor
audience nj once. This lecture, taken
In connection with the booster lee
ture by Ernest !. Slas, on Home
Town Preparedness" Wednesday
night, should make those who got
tho meat from the cocounut" see
more reason for boosting and FOR
striving. as II vas so clearly proved
by the argument Of the speakers that
success Ia right at hand for the per-
son who docs not look away over It's
head,
Witepskle's orchestra. undoubtedly
the most popular attraction at the
Chautauqua last season, Is here today.
pleasing Its audience this afternoon.
and will appear for the last time to-
night, Nine. Fay Morvilius will also
appear with The orchestra tonight
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-06-08
REPUBLICAN SPELLB|NDERS TALK
WHILE PLATFORM BUILDERS WORK

Roosevelt is always interesting
and a leading American, but the
chairman has no authority to invite
and recognize him as a speaker ex-
cept on order Of the convention"
From all outward appearances the
convention was no nearer It's choice
OF nominee this afternoon than yes
terday.
There was, however, a very notice
able increase In pep" and there were
larger crowds In the gallery and much
greater enthusiasm.
Today. however, the convention
seemed to find itself. II was like a
real old-fashioned republican gather
ing--the yowls OF derislon at ora
torical pokes aimed at democracy
plenty OF good old G. o, P. bombs
thrown by good old-fashloned orators
and the general settling Of other
years.