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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
EDWIN BANDELIN
Writes HERE FROM
ARMY IN FRANCE

Nj and Mrs. August Bandelin have
received two letters from their son
E srin, who is serving with Uncle
S,.l's army III France He states that
tie trip through England on their way
to london was a most pleasant one
TI3 farm houses are invariably built
O. stone or brick, surrounded by
flowers in abundance and are covered
III many cases with vines. The farms
ere enclosed with hedges, there being
no fences.
When the troops reached London the
city was decked in gala attire, the
stars and stripes being visible every
where. Four regiments paraded the
streets, the first time since the tenth
century. They were reviewed by King
George and partook of dinner in the
green garden surrounding the royal
palace. They were again dined at the
railway station before their departure
for France
He says the French people are very
courteous and obliging and are doing
everything to make the Americans
feel at home Food prices are very
high and sweets, cakes and the like
are hard to get but really what the
soldier desires much, also tobacco and
newspapers, the latter being scarce
Eggs are cents apiece, small glass Of
jam 60 cents, cookies 2 for S, butter
from goats milk so cents a pound,
slice of bread and butter 4 cents, ans
so on. Many of the people wear wood,
Ell shoes at work and there is but lit
tie American farm machinery, the
grain cradle being still in use in many
sections. The houses are all of stone
and the streets are for the most part
narrow and paved with stones. He
visited some old churches, 500 years
old and more.
The roar Of the artillery in action
can be heard for miles and the very
earth seems to tremble, while at night
the skies are lighted constantly by the
flashes of fire from the big guns The
weather at the time of writing, Aug
ust 27, was cool like our November
weather. Mr.. Bandelin is corporal
in Co. d, 18th Engineers (railway).
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
FAREWELL GATHERING -..
FOR ADOLPH W. KRUGER

A farewell gathering was entertain
ed Sunday afternoon and evening at
the home of Uri f. Laskey, 14O9 Davis
street, for Adolph w. Kruger, city
letter carrier, who will go into camp
at Rockford with the Dodge county
men on Wednesday. The hours were
spent in social chat, cards and games
and a fine chicken supper was also
provided All the postoffice clerks and
carriers participated in the gathering.
A profusion of flowers and American
flags were used for home and table
decorations.
''Bil1' Richards was easily the star
at the card game, while the cake hon
ors were unreservedly awarded to A.
G. Keel.
Mr.. Kruger is son of Mr. and Mrs.
F. A Kruger, and he went to work
for Uncle Sam as substitute mail
carrier April Is, 1910, and was adj
vanced to the regular position on
June 1, 1912.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
NINE CENT MILK.
Price VIII Rise In WatertOwn Pretty
Soon.

The prce of milk will soon be nine
cents a quart in WATERFOWL with five
cents a pint for the tactical fluid or the
former price of quart before the big
advance in milk prices several years
ago. The question then arises, what
constitutes milk. One would imagine
that milk containing four per cent but
ter fat is better than milk of per cent
and should be sold on that basis.
Some of the milkmen have not raised
the price as yet, but say that the in
crease is coming soon. Probably with
many people the quality is of more i'm
portance, than the price but both OF
them are subjects Of vast Importance
at the present time.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
SPORTING

The Watertown Juniors defeated the
fast Neosho ball team Sunday at the
latter place to 8. This game gives
the Juniors percentage of 1000 they
having won the last 16 games played.
The Juniors made their first run in
the fourth, one in the eighth and two
in the ninth. The playing of the team
was first class, several brilliant plays
being made, one in particular by Glatz-
Ell at short, who caught fast grounder
in the sixth Inning with one hand.
Good field catches were made by both
teams. Hose pitched for the Juniors
and worked in fine style striking out
15 men and allowing but hits. Heck
stein behind the plate was in first class
form and the way he threw to second
kept the fans on edge. The Juniors
claim the championship Of the city
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
PLAN A BIG Time
FOR THE SOLDIER BOYS

A big time is being planned at JEFF
ferson for Tuesday evening when all
the men called in the draft in Jeffer-
son county who are going into camp at
Rockford, will be there ready to
leave the following day for Camp
Grant. A supper will be served in the
court house and Judge Grimm will de-
liver an address to the boys. A parade
in the principal streets will precede
the doings at the court house. An i'm
mense crowd of people is expected at
Jefferson to take part in the rousing
farewell for Uncle Sans boys
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
BLACKBIRDS GALORE.
Swarm Like Bees In Washington
Street TreetOps.

An unusual sight is presented in
Washington street night and morning.
Blackbirds by the thousands roost in
the large trees at the corner of En-
met street, and while going to roost
create a din that sounds like a huge
concertina. The same is repeated in
the morning before they leave for the
grain fields in the country.
1t is the first time in years that this
condition has been noticeable. Under
the trees the ground is covered with
black feathers, a reminder of the
moulting season
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
BOWLING

The Wilkowski High Life bowling
club, Wisconsin state champions, roll
ed their first practice game this sea-
son on Friday night at the Main street
alleys. O'Brien scored sos and Beck
man 500 in the three games rolled
Beckman takes the place of Elmer
at Camp Douglas, and Judging from
Beckman's shooting Friday night he
is the right man to fill the vacancy on
the team
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
New Booking.

W. H. Norton, manager of the Clas-
sic, has secured new booking of the
Fox features, one Of which will be
shown on Wednesday entitled 'She,
starring Valeska Suratt, accredited the
greatest vampire character in the film
world The super de luxe features
will also be shown, and the first one
will be received here in two or three
weeks William Farnum and Theda
Bara are starred in the latter film
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Social Doings

Members of the Watertown baseball
enjoyed at outing at the Sauerkraut
club cottages on Sunday. The weather
was particularly pleasant and a most
perfect day was enjoyed. For dinner
there was served chickens and the
trimmings and the feast for the inner
man was followed by games, dancing
and other amusements. A well relish
ed luncheon was partaken of in the
eevning after which the Goslings and
their friends returned to the city with
fond memories of thoroughly enjoy
able occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Kronitz were
surprised by number of friends Sun
day evening at their home in North
Monroe street. The evening was spent
in playing cinch. Mrs. John Bremen
was awarded first honors and Mrs. H.
T. Nowack second for the ladies, and
Max Voigt first honors and Adolph
Kruger second for the gentlemen. A
sumptuous luncheon was served
Miss Ella Block entertained in honor
of Misses Norma Lambrecht and Irma
Otto Of Milwaukee on Saturday even
ing at her home in Meadow street. The
evening was pleasantly spent in mu-
sic and games. A delicious luncheon
was served at a late hour
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Reichardt were
pleasantly surprised by number of
friends Sunday evening at their home
in West Milwaukee street. The evening
was spent in music and cards and a
dainty luncheon was served the guests
before their departure.
| The Willing Workers of the Mora
Wan church met Friday evening at the
home of Miss Dora Geise in North
| Second street.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
! THE DEATH ROLL

Mrs. Alma Krebs, widow of the late
William Krebs, entered into eternal
rest in the family home, COS Main
street, at an early hour this morning.
She had been in poor health for sew
eral months, suffering from a cOmpli-
cation of diseases. Mrs. Krebs was a
native of Saxony, Germany, where she
vas born November 5, 1S4S. She came
o Watertown when girl and was
married here on February 81, 1869 She
has resided here ever since. Her nus
band, who for many years was engag-
ed in the grocery business in Main
street, preceded her in death four and
one-half years ago. She was the
mother of seven children, three of
whom survive: Miss Sidonia Krebs,
Arthur Krebs, Watertown, Adolph
Irebs, Milwaukee Three grandchil-
Iren also survive.
During the Spanish war,
Mrs. Krebs went to Jacksonville, Flor
ida to nurse her son, who was sick
and died there Her ministratiOns were
not confined to her son, but other
ever stricken soldiers received kind
attention and care at her hands dur
ing her stay in the southern camp.
The funeral will take place on We'd
nesaay afternoon. Services will be con-
lucGed in the home at o'clock. The
burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Carl Christian, aged so years passed
20 his reward Friday evening at IL
o'clock at his farm home in Lebanon.
Death was due to the infirmities of old
age and injuries sustained on Septem-
Der when he fell while working
around the farm. He was born in Ger
many November 2, 1886 and came to
this country and directly to Lebanon
in 1857. He is survived by eight chill
dren, fifty-nine grandchildren and
thirty-eight grandchildren. The
children are William, Louis, Theodore
and John Christian, Mrs. Schuett, Mrs
Albert Tietz, Mrs. Herman Newman,
Mrs. julius Ruehlow all of whom re-
side in the vicinity of Lebanon. Funer-
al services will be held at the home in
Lebanon Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock and at 100 o'clock in the I'm
manuel Lutheran church. Interment
will be in the Lutheran cemetery at
Lebanon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Potato Market Open.

The potato market for early pota-
toes has opened in Wautoma and the
price being paid runs from IS cents tc
81 bushel. A large acreage of the
late crop was damaged considerably
by the recent frost. If the man or wo
man Of the house can purchase pota
toes this fall at one dollar per there
will be little cause for complaint.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Fort Atkinson Won.

Fort Atkinson holds SECOND place in
the State Central league by defeating
Jefferson at the latter place Sunday 8
to in eleven innings. Lathrop held
the Forts to four hits, errors being re-
spOnsible for their runs Andre starred
at bat for Jefferson, polling three dou-
bles.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Bananas Are Nutritious.

Bananas are always wholesome, nu.
tritious, cheap, easily digested, always
In season, all meat, easy to handle,
good cooked or raw. Nature hermetic-
ally seals them in q dust and germ
proof package And, above all, they
are produced without drawing on the
nations resources, and their importa-
ton from our Latin-American cousins
aids in developing a reciprocal market
for our goods.-EXchange
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Practice Economy.

The sane standard, Eat enough food
and no more" rigidly followed, would
reduce greatly food bills in many
homes and at the same time tend to
improve the physical condition of all
members of the household.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
DODGE COUNTY BOYS
GO TO THE FRONT
NEXT WEDNESDAY

Following is a list of District No.
Dodge county men who leave Wednes-
day for Camp Grant, near Rockford
The special train will leave Clyman
at 1:35 p. NJ, reaching WATERFOWL
about 1:5O and will pick up the JEFF
ferson county men at Jefferson at 2:3O
The men named below are from the
First district:
George Ebert, Watertown.
F. R. Gunderson, Oconomowoc, %
Paul A. Lackas, NeoshO, l.
Edwin K. Holz, Mayville.
Rudolf Hartwig, Mayville
Robert j. Nickel, Mayville, r l.
Paul StOffer, Mayville.
Edward Kuckhahn, 1887 North Sec
ond street, Watertown.
Albert A. Kohlhammer, Mayville.
Howard Perry, Horizon
Willis o. Peterson, Neosho, l.
Frank Schwartz, Lomira.
Alvin Wagner, Theresa.
Paul Parschka, Hustisford
Fred A. Scharf, Brownsville.
w. A. Milbrot, Mayville, r 2.
Robert H. Schult, Brownsville.
Joseph Schnitzler, Theresa, /.
Herman P. Lenz, Theresa, l.
Leonard A. Munzel, Watriown.
Henry w. Malshow, Mayville.
Rein. Moldenhauer, Iron Ridge.
George Tyson, Watertown, 7.
Frank Ehmke, Mayville, g.
Herbert c. Schneider, Neosho, l.
Rudolph A. Doctor, Mayville
Paul Jaeger, Oakfeld, 27
Herman j. Wollert, Theresa.
Arthur Ziemer, Watertown, g.
Ernst Pagenkopf, Oconomowoc, 26.
Frank Schabel, Mayvflle, 3.
Arthur G. Nimtz, Oakfield 27.
Adolph R. Reck, Neosho, l.
Charles A. Schulze, Rubicon
George Jelaca, Mayville
Louis Zoric, Mayyille.
Mike Cehulibrk, Mayville
Elias SwantOn, Oconomowoc, %.
John t. Martin, Watertown.
Adolph Kruger, WATERFOWL
John Tumak, Oconomowoc, &c.
John P. Delfeld, Brownsville.
William Hodgson, WATERFOWL
John S. Greminos, Horizon.
Edwin Boerst, Horizon.
Karl Shellpfeffer, Mayville
Bertram o. Schoen, Mayville
E. H. Liesner, Iron Ridge.
Joe Miller, Watertown, g.
Math. ROggenbauer, Woodland
George G. Eebert, Watertown, l.
William H. Maron, Watertown.
Charles A. Schwefel, Lebanon.
Benno Pitzner, Watertown.
Orwell Kruger, Mayville, 3.
Theo. E. Gubin, Horizon.
Louis G. Adam, Horizon.
Henry G. KlOeden, Jr, Mayville
Emil F. Heckstein, Watertown
Peter j. Hinkes, Jr., Oakfeld, 81.
Gustave Czoschke, Knowles, l.
Joe Schmidt, Horizon.
John Krebs, Watertown, 8.
Elmer W. Schemmel, WATERFOWL
Alvin Kehrmeyer, Knowles, L.
Royal j. Main, Clyman.
Ross H Henderson, Mayville.
Fritz Luft, LOmira, l.
Bertholdt Ebert, Watertown, s.
Charles ]. Gahlmann, Juneau, l.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Saw Service.

Private William Hambleton of Van
couver, B. c. is registered at the New
Commercial hotel. He saw service
with the Canadian troops in France
for sixteen months, and may possibly
arrange for lecture here.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Took French Leave.

A private in a Marinette company
stationed at Camp Douglas took
French leave day or two ago and
was apprehended here on a telegram
from Camp Douglas. He will be re-
turned to the command.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Farmers DAUGHTER.

81 dare say the family of this Ha-
waiian dancer are rather wild"
"The people she left back home, eh?"
"That's it,
"Oh, don't know about that. How
ever, l wouldn't be surprised if her
father ate pie with his knife and mo-
tored to town in a fiivver."
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
such Is Lie.

Miss Knowsitt-To catch q man Won
only need a net
Miss Wise-But to hold him you
need a cage.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
New Funeral Car.

Al Friedrich has received his new
auto funeral car and it is being housed
at the former Ford garage in Third
street.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

Job printing promptly and neatly
executed at the News office. The
union label is in use at this office.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

Albert Francis BUTLER, the week old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BUTLER,
vices were held Sunday from the home
of Mrs. Albert Neitzel, Rockwell street,
mother Of Mrs. BUTLER. Interment was
made in the Lutheran cemetery.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
THE WEATHER

For WATERFOWL and vicinity-Fair
tonight and probably Tuesday. Slight
ly warmer tonight. Coolest during last
night so; warmest today 81.
Job printing promptly and neatly
executed at the News office. The
union label is in use at this office
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

Tuesday.
Independent Band.
Council Meeting.
Mixed Choir st. Marks Church.
ST. Henry's Mutual Benefit Society
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
MEETINGS
Tonight.

Painters Union.
st. Johns Church Choir.
Waterworks Commission.
Lincoln Lodge No. 20, K. of P.
Harmonic Society st. Mark
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

Wifey-The magazine is fine this
month.
Hubby-Is it?
Wifey-Yes, dear; seven pages OF
reading matter and only 279 of incu-
batOr and flower seed ads.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

Smoke Ginger, 5 cents cigar.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17

The Willing Workers of the Mora
Wan church met Friday evening at the
home of Miss Dora Geise in North
Second street
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-17
Statement
Merchants National Bank

at close Of business September #, 1917
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

have enrolled themselves among the developers of this immediate
part OF Georgia Not only have they found health and happiness
not only have they found life enjoyable environment but
they have accumulated property propered and progressed The
best advertising agents for Sumter county to-day the from
oher states who have come to In recent years
But climate SOIL crops those important of factors do
not make all that offered Men live by bread alone Ma
teral things important but there other elements life that are
cue equal consideration, which full weight be given And
here Sumter county confidently urges all and see
what offers the way Of moral and intellectual atmosphere in the
way OF educational opportunities the of high class law
abiding progressive citizenship the way of social pleasures the
way OF receahons points its churches its schools to It's
highways to its homes its people They speak for themselves
he right hand OF welcome extended the of proper cabe
be he poor weodo who here and become
part OF the life of the section He encouraged he is stimulated
he made with those who have long resided here If there is
roe democratic community the highest of the word than
this remains to be found Here WORTH character sterling
qualities OF manhood, given their value
he door OF opportunity here open the of enterprise Of
industry OF determination Land values are advancing but thew arc
sh cheap In the city and there openings in business and
industry Investors here find profitable Farmer merchant
manufacturer capitalist all urged Amecus to tour Sum
ter county, and its countless study conditions see for them
selves what this exceptional city and tributary country have to offer
to them his Forward Edition merely bring salient features to
their attention They will find that there has been no exaggeraon
that the plain simple truth has been down. that indeed the half
has not been told The door is OPEN Gomez
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

not been known half century Peculiarly favorable conditions
seem to surround this especial territory bringing average het
that meets its plant requirements these requisites combining with
unusual combination of soils make land that unique
number OF its products already established and the possibilities o
introducing others that have yet been given trial. To
the list to tell the story Following closely upon the heels of
ton the most important crop yet with output Sumter of
$4,000 10000 bales, hay wheat Passing
o fruits found peaches pms ounces pomeganae figs
Waermeons, cantaoupes Strawberries rapbees and Others In
vegetables the variety unsurpassed omaoes potatoes
beans asparagus lettuce np and Others In the walnut
and chestnut native The culture of the pecan spreading rap
idly and promises to become important industry
All do well and regards found profitable crops for
local markets and long distance Shipments Tobacco has been
demonstrated to be crop that ouse while the sugar crop
has for been prominent factor the Georgia syrup made in
Sumter and adjacent counties having envabe reputation for its
favor finding eager purchasers excellent prices Passing other
spheres Of farm activity, chickens thrive and the poultry business
offers tempting advantages hogs and cattle rapidly increasing
number and the openings the i've stock and dayng lines
tracing attention In the following pages details given
idea conveyed what be done along these lines
But edition such this possible tell the full
story. All that hoped present picture of life this Of
Georgia that will be sufficiently impressive by accuracy well
by its deneaton of wonderful opportunities induce possible
immigrants and investigate before definitely selecting loca
The experiences of who have established homes here IN
the past few years Their tales the tales that told bv
all who have their lot in this favored of lands by all who
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31
The Weather, the Soils, the Products, the People

For ageeabeness of climate for variety of SOIL for range prod
Tor uniformly of and prohabene of Yields Sumter
county stands unexceed among the of Georgia among the
counties of the South.
This may sound like exaggeraon But it It's facr
that recognized by widely travelled and keeny obseant
fact that has been vouched for by of experience students of
agriculture soil experts who after close analysis of conditions
Sumter and adjacent countless have openly expressed the firm
that few any, sections of the United States offered the
ideal advantages and the remarkable opportunities that here
open the with progressive ideas and reasonable knowledge
of practical farming
Many things combine to make this Climate of course always
and properly the FIRST consideration Here Sumter and
counties urge investigation The bring little weahe-
that unpleasant that of the type further North
and West From December March the days that pleasant
that invite open-air life the majority Frequently
marked throughout by but few days when ice FORMS The cold
weather simply adequate up the SYSTEM give gor
life The long, but they enervang epres,
Sun stroke unknown. he nights generally cool When
toid conditions prevail the Eastern and Western when
the dispatches bring their reports suffering and death from
intense heat the people of this section indulge their usual
work and pursuits undsrbed by such conditions Life
here lived under climatic conditions favorable be found
section where life ouodoos enjoyable three hundred days in
the surely has do other than present the PLAIN
unvanshed facts.
While there little ice, practically and
of heat cold the rainfall adequate and of drought
nequent To this due the fact that real crop failure has