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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
CHARIFS SCHUMANN
MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER
TO POSITION AT A
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
LAST EVENING.
New Fire Truck Arrives i'm the City
Saturday and win Be Tested
in Near Future.

Charles Schumann for several years
driver of the east side hose wagon
was last night appointed driver Of the
new motor truck by the city council
in the following resolution:
Resolved, That Charles Schumann
of the city Of Watertown, be and he is
hereby employed as driver of the new
motor fire truck at an annual salary
of $4,000
Resolved Further, That this en-
plOyee shall have full charge and con-
troll, under competent authority, of
the new truck; he shall drive the same
to and from all fires, and operate the
same at fires, when necessary, during
the time for which he shall be on
duty. 1t shall also be his duty to take
care of ali the fire apparatus housed
at the city hall engine house and he
shall keep the same in good condition
at all times. He shall also do the
ianitor work in and about the said
engine house and in the firemen's
quarters adjoining.
Resolved Further, That the janitOr
of the city hall shall be assistant dri-
yer, to relieve the regular man during
the Iatter's absence.
Resolved Further, That the engineer
OF fire engines shall also be instruct
ed to operate this motor so that he
may be available as substitute driver
when required.
Resolved Further, That this en-
ployee, who shall be known as Motor
Fire Truck Driver, shall be entitled to
one day off each month and seven con-
secutive days, in addition thereto, each
year.
Fire Truck Arrives.
The new motor fire truck reached
Watertown from Columbus, Ohio on
Saturday and will be tried out as soon
as a company representative arrives.
It is made by the Seagrave company
and will weigh when equipped about
ten tons. 1t is equipped with a pump
Of $50 gallons capacity per minute and
a fifty gallon chemical tank with 200
feet Of hose for use of tank. The
truck will cary between 1900 and 1000
feet Of fire hose. 1t will have two
sizes of suction hose, one for the hy-
drants and the other for river or ,cis-
tern use. The horsepower is 1913. 1t
will carry - foot roof ladder and a
"a foot extension ladder. Three hand
chemicals will also be carried as well
as other apparatus usually used at a
fire The cost was $500.
Supervisor Resigns.
The resignation Of Herman Zickert
as supervisor Of the Eleventh ward
was presented to the council. This
was made necessary as Mr.. Zickert
has a contract with the city for re-
building the city hall.
The council canyassed the votes
cast at the last election.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

Mr. William Meyer, aged 63 years
died at his home. 925 Cleveland street
on Wednesday after a brief illness.
He was q native of Watertown and
since the death OF his mother a few
years ago, had resided alone. Mr.
Meyer was well known in Watertown
and was a boatmaker of considerable
skill. He is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Susan Wright, Milwaukee He
was unmarried The funeral took
place on Friday afternoon, the burial
being in the Lutheran cemetery.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
Inquest Held.

The inquest was held on Monday
morning before. Justice of the Peace
Schmutzler and three witnesses were
examined by the district attorney. An
adjournment was then taken until
Tuesday, April II at 10 a N. when the
inquest will be resumed and additional
evidence he taken. It seems the gen
eral opinion that the baby was forced
through the urinal Of a passenger
coach and its brains dashed out when
{ came in contact with the ties.
The authodities are at work on a
clue which came to light on Tuesday
and it is possible that the author Of
the crime will be apprehended.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Mullen mourn the
death Of their daughter Rosemary
aged four months which occurred at the
family home 210 Church street
Wednesday evening The burial took
place on Friday in ST. Bernard's Gem
etery
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

Arthur Pohlmann of Watertown and
F. E. Welch of West Allis have pur-
chased the cafe in Waukesha formerly
owned by the late j. J. Casey.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11

Mrs. Ernst Cordes died at the family
home in Sparta on Tuesday. She had
been in poor health for sometime past.
She was formerly Bertha Hilgendorf
of this city and was born, reared and
married in Watertown, the family re-
moving to Sparta some time ago. She
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
BABY WAS nURDER RED
FOUND ON RAILROAD
FOUR WEEKS OLD INFANT PICK
ED UP ON BRIDGE EAST
OF IX0NIA.
Skull Crushed In and Ribs of Infant
Are Broken In Several
Places.

The body Of an infant about four
weeks old was discovered on Friday on
q bridge two miles east Of Ixonia
village on the Milwaukee railroad.
There were evidences that the child
was murdered as its head was crushed
in and the ribs and body crushed and
bruised The authorities here were
notified and Deputy Sheriff G. A.
Vaughn and Justice of the Peace Ferd
Schmutzler went to the scene and re-
turned with the body. An inquest
was ordered by District Attorney A. L.
StengeI and the following jurors were
drawn: j. P. Holland, F. J. Keck, John
c. Cruel, Otto A. Wegemann, Albert
Cavanagh, William E. Kelly.
When the body was found by a rail
road signal man Friday morning it
was lying on the south side of the west
bound track 1t was fully dressed but
TWO nighties with which it was
wrapped were lying near the body.
The section crew at this time had not
been over that section Of track and it
was hard to determine if thrown from
train, which train it was. 1t could
easily have been forced through the
car closet and then fall to the ties
below which would account for the
injuries sustained
DR.. Haney, who was called in gave
it as his opinion that the child was
about four weeks old. It would seem
likely that whoever made away with
the body knew the locality we'll as it
looked like an attempt to have the
baby fall into the river and thus cover
ID the act. The child was fully
dressed with some home made clothes
as we'll as purchased ones.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-11
EDWARD H. GRAfSzfl
CALLED BY OfATH
WAS STRICKEN WITH APPOPLEXY
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND
DEATH RESULTED.
Charles III. McAdams Dies Saturday
After 4 Lingering
Sickness.

The many friends Of Mr.. Edward Fl.
Graezel were shocked to learn Of his
death which occurred in st. Mary's
hospital Friday night after a protrad
ed illness He had ben in failing
health since last October when he
suffered a stroke of appoleXy from
which he never fully recovered al
though he was able to be down town a
few weeks ago, but was again COM
PEELED to take to his bed Since then
his condition grew serious until the
end came.
Mr. Graeszel was a native of the
town of Milford where he was born
January 26, 1866. In 1903 he was uni
ted in marriage with Ida Hasten. He
came to WatertOWn in 1900 and en-
gagged in the commission business which
he continued in West Main street and
Water street until four years ago when
he engaged in the auto business.
His widow and three children sur
Vive Two sisters, Mrs. H. e. Erff-
meyer, Madison and Mrs. Fred Ho-
muth, Los Angeles, also survive.
Mr. GraesZel was man greatly es-
teemed in, this community and his un-
timely death is mOurned by a large
circle OF friends The funeral took
place on Tuesday afternoon from his
late residence, 815 North Second
street, to the German NJ. E. church.
The burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Charles H McAdams died in the fam
ily home, 1900 Rockwell street, Sat
urday morning, after an illness lasting
since last September. He underwent
an operation for stomach trouble Jan
uary 10, but medical or surgical aid
proved of no avail He was confined
to bed only one week. Mr.. McAdams
was a son of Frank E. McAdams and
was born in Watertown June II, 1876.
For several years he followed rail
reading in this and other sections of
the country He is survived by his
father four brothers, Edward, Chica-
go Frank P, Ray and Arnold, Water
town and two sisters, Nellie and Ger
trude, Watertown The funeral took
place Tuesday morning with services
in st. Bernard's church.
The funeral Of Mrs a. w Friend
who died in Milwaukee on Friday took
place Monday afternoon from the res
idence Of her parents Mr. and Mrs
William Iaahs, $40 Elizabeth street,
Watertown, the burial being in the
Lutheran cemetery. Services were
held in st Eohn's church Mrs F~iend
Tas 10 n in Watertown February /,
1S2s and was marfed 10 years ago
when she ramored With her husband
10 Milwaukee He2 husband. parents,
two brothers. William and Hugo and
two sisters Mrs Herman Newbauer
and Miss Amanda Laabs Watertown,
survive.
Mr. William Meyer, aged 63 years
died at his home. 925 Cleveland street
on Wednesday after a brief illness.
He was q native Of WateTtown and
since the death Of his mother a few
years ago, had resided alone Mr.
Meyer was we'll known in Watertown
and was a boatmaker of considerable
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
WHIPPLE DECLINES
TO WITHDRAW NAME

Atlanta, Ga, April 22-While in
Atlanta today, on his return home
from Washington, where he appeared
before the subcommittee of the SEN
ate, which was named to consider his
appointment by President Wilson as
federal judge of the Southern Dis
trict of Georgia, Judge wv. Whip
pie, of Cordele gave out a statement
in which he declared that he had de-
clined every suggestion that he with
draw his name from the race, and as
serted that he would calmly await the
final result. His statement in full fol-
lows:
ITO the Public: On the train from
Washington today | learned of the
adverse report of the subcommittee
| left the committee room Saturday
afternoon with Senator Hardwick at
the conclusion of his statement. Be-
ing myself under the impression that
NV committee WOulu IIldke JuIlHeI
investigation before reporting their
findings, left the Capitol at once,
making no further inquiry before
leaving the city.
Before Saturdays hearing Sena-
tor Smith requested release from me
of his promise of support, stating that
it was embarrassing to him. While
our views as to the related circum-
stances differed, yet his desire for free
dom SO expressed left but the one
proper course for me to pursue, and
his request was readily granted.
THE objection to my confirmation
now involves and imputation of inn
proper motive and conduct to Attor-
ney General Gregory, approved by
President Wilson as relates to my
nomination.
Therefore, regardless of either
success or defeat, following the path
of duty and self-respect, have de-
clined every suggestion of withdrawal
and now calmly await the final result
Il thank every friend who has either
by act, word or prayer contributed to
my cause.
"Judge U. v. 'Whipple.'
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
NOTICE

This is to notify all parties inter-
ested that if no good and sufficient
cause is shown to the contrary The
Board OF County Commissioners will
on the First Tuesday in May, 1917,
pass an order legalizing a public road
as follows:
A proposed public road in the Third
Land District and in 1868 Road Dis
trict of said county, commencing at
Ben Hill and Wilcox county line in
land lots 267 running through 244, 237
then into Fitzgerald and Sibby roaLS
Passed by an order Of the Board Of
County Commissioners at their regu-
lar meeting held on the First Tuesday
in April, 1917.
Board of County Commissioners.
M. Dickson, Chairman.
M w. Garbutt.
R. L. Stone.
At c. B. Fellers, Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
FROLICS0ME FEW
ENJOY GOOD TIME.

Saturday afternoon Miss Dorothy
Jones very delightfully."- entertained
the members of the Frolicsome Few
at her home on West Palm street
Miss Alice Oliver, Of Americas, who
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Mary
Martin was honor guest.
Plans were made for a picnic at the
Blue and Gray Park on Thursday eve
ming to be given in honor of Miss Oh
yer.
After short time spent over bust
ness matters, Miss Jones was assisted
by her mother in serving frozen jello
and strawberries and cake. The mem
bers of the club present were Miss
es Mary Eva Martin, Annie Laurie
Jolley, Bernice Rohrer Pearl George
Esther Osborne.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
JOHN FLETCHER

John Fletcher, one of the largest
landowners in Irwin county died at
his home FIVE miles west of the city
last night.
The deceased was s. years old and
leaves wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Flet-
cher, and her two sons, Jehu and
Henry, and two sons, Joe Fletcher of
Alapaha, and John Fletcher, of Villa
coochee, and one daughter, Mrs.
Mary Troupe, of Turner county, chill
dren by former marriage, their mo-
Their having died a number of years
ago.
The remains will be laid to res in
the Fletcher burial place at Pinetta
Tuesday morning.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
BOOTS" ROGERS HOLD-UP
CASE DISMISSED

Atlanta, Ga, April 21.-W. w.
Rogers, taxi operator, will not again
have to stand trial on the Indictment
charging him with completely in the
hold-up and robbery Of Paymaster A.
Fl. Boykfn, of the Martel Manufacture
ing company.
Judge Ben Hill Friday formally
dismissed the case of Rogers on the
technical ground that the second mis-
trial recently served TO give Rogers
verdict of acquittal, for the reason
that the trial was not finished within
the term of court in which the taxi
operator had demanded a trial.
Judge Hills action was based on the
law that makes provision for the
granting of trials when demanded by
the defendant.
Judge Hill declared mistria1 in the
first trial of Rogers because of the
publication in The Constitution of
certain evidence that had been ruled
out and which publication was seen
several of the jurors. On the second
trial, the jury failed TO agree. Rog-
ers had demanded trial, and the last
mistrial came at the end of the term.
Under the law, Judge Hill held that
by reason of this n1istrial the trial
was not brought to conclusion with
in the specified time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
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IN HONOR OF MRS. STALKER

Mrs. G. f. Kicker gave pretty
compliment to her mother, Mrs. 7. H.
Stalker, who departs this week for
Oklahoma, Friday afternoon by enter
tanning with an informal tea inviting
the intimate friends and those who
called upon her mother while visiting
here this winter.
Graceful pink and white rosese in
large baskets and vases in the living
room and red roses in the dining
room added grace and beauty to the
occasion. Those assisting Mrs. Rick
er were Miss Rhea Wise who met the
guests at the door, Mrs. Drew w.
Paulk and Mrs. ]. H. Medlock, who
received the guests in the hall and
pinned tiny American flags on them,
and Mrs. c. A. Holtzendorff, Mrs.
J. G. Williams and Mrs. R. M.
Mann who very gracefully presided at
the punch bowl in the dining room adj
served waters and minis with the
punch.
About fifty called on Mrs. Kicker
and her mother from four to six.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
OFFERED SHERIFF A DRINK
cambridge Negro, Lugging Jug of
Liquor Makes Bad Mistake

cambridge, Ga, April 20.-Sill Nc
Quinn, an old negro of this county,
is possibly of the opinion that walk
ing will serve him better in the future
than automobiling. Sill connected
with jug Of whisky somewhere, and
finding it heavy, hailed passing car
and asked for ride The negro was
taken on and to show his appreciation
offered his benefactor drink.
Sheriff Martin happened to be the
man he hailed, and Sill was informed
that he would be relieved of more
than drink. He and the booze were
brought to town and locked up.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
MEETING OF BEN HILL CHAP
TER, u. D. C.

The regular monthly meeting OF
Ben Hill Chapter, U. D. c., was held
at the home of Mrs. Z. A. Russell
Friday afternoon, Mrs. A. H. Thur
mond presiding over the business ses-
sion, and Mrs, J. +. Turner conduct
ing the literary program.
OF much interest to the chapter
was the announcement that Miss
Mildred Rutherford, of Athens, the
South's most beloved historian, and
recently elected president of Lucy
Cobb college, would appear at the
Courthouse in a costume recital re-
lating to the Old South on the eve
ming of Tuesday, May LIST, at eight
o'clock. The Daughters have arrang-
ed the matter of expense among
themselves in order to give the public
this rare treat free of charge so that
none may miss this charming and in
structive lecture, Loyalty and Pa
triotism"
All friends of the chapter were also
invited to attend the exercises at the
High School Tuesday morning, April
oath, when Mrs. Thurmond will pre-
sent pictures of General Robert E.
Lee and President Davis. This is set
for eight o'clock.
Again, at the Grand Opera House
Thursday afternoon, April 10Th, at
2:30 o'clock, Hon. John w. Bennett,
one of South Georgia's best known
orators, will deliver the Confederate
Memorial address to which the pub
lie is invited, and friends of the chap
ter are asked to bring flowers The
lookout committee reported all graves
of Confederate dead now appropri-
ately marked.
The nominating committee, to re-
port at the May meeting to be held at
the home of Mrs. S. G. Pryor, Sr., is
as follows: Mrs Clayton Jay, Mrs
Carol Wimberly, Mrs. ]. NJ. McDon-
aid, Mrs. G. r. Womble and Mrs. T.
c. Bush.
Mrs. Duard Jackson, accompanied
on the piano by Miss Lillian Dor
miney, gave two vocal selections,
The Last Rose of Summer" and
Annie Laurie" and Prof. J f. Rick
etson, gave an address on "The Con-
federate Veteran" speaking lovingly
and glowingly of those who died in
battle, and reminding us how much
we owe to those yet in our midst.
THE Star Spangled Banner" was
sung by all.
Mrs. Russell, assisted by Misses Ell
vyn Alberson and Madeline Daven-
port, served dainty sandwiches and
iced tea.
The members present we're: Mes
danes Thurmond, Hale, Jay, Broad
hurst, Lee, Womble, Russell, Good
man, A. ]. Mcdonald, J. M. McDon-
aid, Turner, E. J. Dorimney, T. M.
Griffin, Griner, Adams, Jackson, Far
mer, Turner, Harris, Wilson, Nc
Carly, Pryor, Mayes, Maffett, Beall,
lsler, A. S. Dorminey and Misses Isla
Green and Lillian Dorminey. Mrs.
Cyrus Graves, of Sarasota, Fla, and
Miss Elizabeth Shepherd, of Able
vile, were visitors present.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
AMONG THE EARLY
PICNICKERS.

A party of young folks, chaperol.ed
by Miss Lynette Jones and Mrs. J. L.
McCarty enjoyed an unusually good
time at the Bule and Grey park Sat
urday arriving there at eleven o'clock
and spending the day. The morning
was spent skating and at noon de-
lcious dinner was spread. After din
ner swimming and games in the park
were enjoyed. The party was COM
posed of Misses Elizabeth McCarty.
Athleen Dickey, Corrine McPhail,
Mildred Halle, Annie Duncan, Mir
lam Ricketson, Margaret Wise, Louise
Montague, Agnes Heide, Valerie San
ders and Dorothy Thurmond.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
BAPTIST MINISTER
GAINS 10 POUNDS
Thought Most Paee.:, Medicines
Fakes, But Is Now Convinced
That Tanlac Is An Exception.

Fakes, But Is Now Convinced
That Tanlac Is An Exception.
4 am an ordained Baptist minister,
and have always been greatly opposed
to patent medicines OF any kind" said
Kew .Jno M. Sims, of Atlanta, recent
~ In fact, | have always regarded
the great majority OF them as nothing
more or less than fakes, but | want
to say to you that | believe Tanlac
is an exception to the rule, because |
have never taken anything that help
ed me as much as this medicine.
Mrs. Sims had not been very we'll
and on the recommendation of friends
bought the first bottle for her, but
when | took it home she refused to
take it. 1t was also very badly run
down myself and in need of medi-
cine OF some kind, and as my friends
had spoken so highly of Tanlac
decided to try it myself I have only
taken two bottles and have gained ten
pounds in weight When I weighed
with my overcoat on, | weighed two
hundred and fifteen pounds When
weighed a few weeks later without
my overcoat weighed two hundred
and ten pounds, which is ten pounds
more than | weighed before I began
taking it.
Il suffered principally from nervous
Indigestion and inactive liver. My
kidneys also gave me a great deal Of
trouble. I would lay awake for hours
at night as I was so nervous | could
get no rest or sleep-in fact, | was
so run down I was almost a nervous
wreck. was not myself at all and
was losing weight and strength rap
idly. Ny digestion was so badly i'm
paired | had to avoid sweets Of all
kinds, as much as loved them. FIRE.
quently after eating | would suffer for
hours with heartburn and other forms
of Indigestion.
"Tanlac seems to have corrected
these troubles entirely. I have been
entirely relieved of indigestion and
can now eat anything with IMMUNITY.
| can even eat honey without suffer
ing any i'll effects whatsoever.
AS told you before, used to suf-
fer great deal with my Kidneys and
would have to get up at all hours of
the night. | can now go to bed and
get a good nights rest, and never
wake up until morning I get up feel
ing rested and refreshed and ready
for my work
eyes. indeed, Tanlac is wonderful
medicine. There is no doubt about it
Il heartily recommend it for what il
has done for me-"
Rev. Sims son was also present at
the time he made this remarkable
statement, and was so favorab1y i'm
pressed with what his father had to
say regarding Tanlac that he at once
decided to get it for his wife.
Tan'ac is sold by Denmark Drug
Co.. Fitzgerald, Ga; Giles Drug Co.,
Pitts, Ca, Paxon's Drug Store, ABB
vile, Ga; Vscher's Pharmacy, Ro-
chelle, Ga, Wilson's Pharmacy, Pine
view, Ga adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
Miss Helen osborne-Phone 15e
BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Sunday morning Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
Gus Luke, Mr.. Rigins, Mr.. Ed Min
shew Mrs. J. H. Ennis Mrs. Rachael
Pauik, Miss Stella Ennis, Miss Paul
me Ennis and Mr.. Lacey Ennis drove
eighteen miles out in the country in
the Williamson Mill district and at
tended a dinner celebrating the 10Th
birthday anniversary or Mrs. Eliza
beth Minshew at the hoem of her
son-in-law. Mr. Barnie. One hundred
and fifty partook of the bountiful din
ner served on this occasion. Mrs
Mlnshew received quite number oil
birthday reminders CT which she was
very proud After the dinner the
company enjoyed an old fashioned
sing.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
WOMAN CONFESSES SHE
MURDERED HER HUSBAND

St Augustine, Fla, April 2O.-Mrs.
William Carcaba, wife of a wealthy
cigar manufacturer, today admitted
to officers, according to their state
ment, that she shot and killed her
husband here last night. Carcaba
was found on the sidewalk in front
of his wife's home. Officers stated
that just before he died he accused
Stephens Tompkins chauffeur, of
shooting him. Mrs Carcaba and
Tompkins are in jail
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23
U. D. c. LECTURE

The Ben Hill Chapter of the U. D.
c. has made arrangements with Miss
Rutherford, of Athens, Ga, to give
one of her famous lectures on "The
New South" at the courthouse Tues
day night, May 1st, at 8 o'clock.
This is for our Southern and North
ern friends with the object to try to
harmonic all in the interest of the
South.
Let's give this wonderful woman
large and appreciative audience. No
admission fee. ST
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-23

The Fitzgerald Union of Christian
Endeavor will meet at the Presby-
terrain church on April goth, at seven
O'Clock with Mr.. B. M. Kennon, pres
ident of the Christian church society,
as leader The subject for the eve
ming is Missionary Opportunities in
Latin America" All the members
are urged to attend and everybody is
cordially invited to be present.