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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
The DEATH ROLL

ZenO M. Host, former insurance
commissioner of the state, was found
dead in his apartments at the Martin
hotel, Milwaukee, shortly after 7
o'clock Monday night, with revolver
by his side. He was we'll known to
many Watertown people. Mr.. Host
was born at Lyons, WalwOrth county,
July l, 1869, and went to Milwaukee
in February, 1888, with his parents.
He was educated in the schools of
Walworth county and later in Milwau-
kee. In 1895 he organized the Wiscon-
sin Loan and Building association,
now the largest in the state, and be-
came its secretary, an office he held
up to within short time. In 1900 he
was elected secretary of the republi-
can state central committee and in
1902 was elected state insurance COM
missioner on the republican ticket and
reelected in 1904. 1t was his decision
regarding the surplus Of the big insur-
ance companies which started the con-
troversy that resulted in the great
New York insurance investigation
which made Charles E. Hughes
Mr.. James r. Griggs, son Of the late
G. Griggs of Hubbleton, died at his
residence, POI Warren street, Monday
evening at 10 o'clock following an
illness of three months duration. He
was born in Hubbleton December II,
1856, and was united in marriage to
Miss Laura Edwards in 1882 and came
to reside here in 1905. He was a mem
Der of the Modern Woodmen lodge. He
is survived by his widow and two
children, Irwin Griggs, West Allis,
and Miss Ada Griggs, this city Four
brothers and three sisters also sur
vive, Henry, Louis and William, Mil
Waukee, Max, Reynolds, N. D., Mrs. E.
Wiener, Mrs. Hattie Gebhardt, Miss
Bella Griggs, Milwaukee. Funeral
services will be held Thursday in st.
Demands church at 10 a. m. Interment
will be made in ST. Demands GENE
terry.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
FOOTBALL

The last football game of the sea-
son for the local high school will be
staged at Portage Saturday in what
will mean the championship of south
ern Wisconsin. There is one other
contender for the honor, Marinette,
and it is probable that they will chal-
lenge the local team for a game on
Thanksgiving day should they defeat
Portage. Portage trimmed the locals
last year and have been stepping high
this season and close game is look
ed for by both teams Thomas has
been working his men hard the past
week to develop some new stunts for
the benefit of Portage, who are on
edge for the visitors and will no
doubt put all the pep and punch they
can into the game. A great many of
the fans who attended the Fort
game have such confidence in the work
of the local team that they will make
the trip to Portage with the boys.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
NOVEMBER 81, 1917.
Correspondence
PENNINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Newcomb and
daughter Mildred of Johnson Creek
were visitors at the home of Gust
Pitzner Saturday evening.
Estelle Weber and Edward Weber
of Watertown called on friends in
Fort Atkinson Sunday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Rummler of northwest
Pennington has been visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Raabe.
Mr.. and Mrs Gust Pitzner and son
visited relatives near Johnson Creek
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Earl Winkenwerder and daugh-
ter Frances and Esther label spent
Thursday afternoon at the Alberts
home.
Carl Weber was an over Sunday Wis
itor with friends in Fort Atkinson.
John Wolfgram spent Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Gust Pitzner.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Schilberg and
daughters Hilda visited relatives in
Ixonia Sunday.
R. H. Klamt of Chicago was a guest
at the Weber home Friday evening
Fred Keller Of Helenville was a
business caller in this neighborhood
one day last week.
G. F. Weber was a visitor at the
home of Fred Krause Sunday after
noon.
Stuart Mere of Watertown called
on friends here Monday.
Esther and Alfred Sabel spent Sat-
urday at the home of their sister
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
At the Theatres

Up in the land of the gaunt gray
wolf, where the sun hangs low and
makes the long shadows play omni-
ously over the everlasting snow is
where the Land of Long Shadows"
which will be shown at the Classic
Thursday, was filmed. A young trap
per barricades himself in his lonely
cabin to give battle to the mounted
police. They charge him with murder
he did not commit. He has more than
himself and his wife to fight for. She
already is fashioning bits of baby
clothes from rabbits fur. The fight is
fierce. The trapper thinks all is lost
when the timber wolves drive off the
police. Providence had interviewed for
the sake OF the little stranger"
"Madcap Madge" is the title of the
new Triangle play selected for the
first starring vehicle of Olive Thomas,
and which will be shown at the Clas-
sic tonight. The many beautiful set
tings are feature of the production,
most OF them being laid at Palm
Beach. Supporting Miss Thomas are
Charles Gum, Dorcas Matthews, Jack
Livingston, j. Barney Sherry and 9th
ers.
Although from chronological
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
DECLARES THAT RUSSIA
IS OUT OF The WAR

The Russian Maximalist govern
ment has declared Russia out of the
war, according to information from
German and Scandinavian sources. A
dispatch to Copenhagen from Berlin
says that the belief is held in the Ger
man capital that the prospects for a
peace oc Cancellation" are far better
than previously.
Neutral capitals have no official re-
ports nor is there word from Petro-
grad that the Bolsheviki have decided
to suspend military activities.
The wOrkmen's and soldiers con-
gress is facing a split The district of
the Ukraine in southwestern Russia
has declared it's independence and
100000 Ukrainian troops have been
withdrawn from the fighting front,
which may cause serious Gripping
Of the effectiveness of the Russian
army.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
TO HOLD ORGAN RECITAL
HERE ON DECEMBER 5

1t is gratifying to announce that
Watertown wants Clarence Eddy. AL
ready rs per cent Of the required
tickets have been pledged. Last night
telegram was sent Mr.. Eddy asking
him to come. The promoters feel as
sured there are enough people of Gull
ture in Watertown to secure them
from loss. An answer from Mr.. Eddy
is expected tomorrow.
Two things need emphasis. The date
is December and not December 6.
There is no expectation of profit.
The expenses are too high and the
building too small The only reward
the promoters seek is to serve their
fellow citizens by bringing the best to
their doors. When the seating capa-
city is exhausted the sale of tickets
will cease. The organ recital will be
held in the Congregational church.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
SENDS HORNED TOAD.
WatertOwn Lady Receives One From
Soldier Boy In Texas.

Miss Gilmore Oestreicher has re-
ceived a horned toad as a present
from Camp Macarthur at Waco, Tex
as and it can be seen at Ryan's book
store 1t is a curiosity as the species
sent inhabits only the sandy plains
from Colorado to Mexico and Texas.
There are nine or ten species and the
one received here is of the common
variety and are plentiful around the
camp at Texas. Many Of the boys of
Co. E have made collections of all the
natural curiosities found there. The
toad sent here looks like a pancake
and has several spines on it's head and
a broad fat body covered with spiny
scales.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
PERCH AND HERRING.
VIII Be Placed On Sale At Fish Mar.
ket Friday.

Another shipment of Green Bay
city fish market Friday morning to
city firsh market Friday morning to
retail at cents pound
In addition to the perch shipment,
City Sealer Gnatzig has arranged for
shipment of fresh lake herring.
They will be sold at 9 cents a pound.
Bring your baskets early as the sup
ply is limited to 1000 pounds of perch
and 500 pounds of herring.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
FRED Nj. CREUZ INJURED.
Falls From Wagon While Moving
Household Effects.

Monday afternoon Fred M. Creuz, who
resides in Milford street, fell from the
rig he was driving and suffered Sc
we're brusises about the head Two
ribs were broken. The wagon was
loaded with goods and in attempting
to adjust some of the articles, he fell
from the wagon. His condition is not
considered serious now, although he
was unconscious when found on the
roadway.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
Social Doings

Mrs. Charles Nickels entertained in
honor Of her daughter Amanda Tues
day evening at her home in Jones
street, it being the occasion of her
antly spent and luncheon was Served.
Mrs. Arthur Kuenzi entertained the
Bridge club at six o'clock inner at
her home in Western avenue Monday
evening 1t was also the occasion of
her birth anniversary.
Miss Ellen Schmutzler entertained
the 500 club at her home in North
Fourth street, Monday evening.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the relatives and
friends for their kindness shown dur
ing our bereavement, the death of our
beloved son and brother, also for the
floral offerings, and the pail bearers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Engelhart and
Children.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21

standpoint it is a long leap forward
from days of ancient Egypt to modern
days in New York city, the success
with which Nine. Petroya has accom-
plished the feat is extremely notice
able in THE Law of the Land" her
newest Paramount picture which will
appear at the Majestic Thursday and
Friday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
INJURED IN FALL.
Fred Albrecht Injured In Fall From
Wagon.

Fred Albrecht, route 6, was injured
on Friday of last week when he fell
from a wagon and suffered Commissions
of several ribs, and bruises on his
neck and head. At present Mr.. AL
brecht is confined to his home and is
resting easy. His condition is not seri-
Gus and he will probably be able to be
up and around before the end of the
WQnly
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
November 20:
Collins, G.. L.
David, A. K.
Densler, Miss Alice
Holton, A. M
Ihda, Louis
Nellis, Miss GratiaI
Nichols, Joe
Schneider, Walter
James W. Moore, P. M.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
OVER RIPE POULTRY.
City Sealer COnfiscates $50 Worth On
Monday.

Poultry to the amount of $52 if in
prime condition was cOnfiscated by
City Sealer Gnatzig on Monday. The
poultry was brought to town and was
being offered for sale when Mr.. Gnat-
zig happened on the scene The flesh
was over ripe and was confined to
Mother Earth.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
WILL HOLD SHOOT.
Gun Club Grounds the Mecca Next
Sunday.

The annual poultry shoot of the
Watertown Gun club will be held next
Sunday and continuing during the af-
ternoon. All cars on the interurban
line beginning at II o'clock will run
to the grounds.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
City BriefIetS

Mrs. F. J. Koser spent Tuesday in
West Allis.
Miss Tessie Dolan of Clyman was a
visitor here Tuesday.
William Gorder, Sr. was Milwau-
kee visitor Tuesday.
Il. z. A. 5 cent cigar insureS
perfect satisfaction. If
Mrs. c. Kohn of Reeseville was
caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur Klemann of Beaver
Dam spent Monday here.
A. w. Dieter and son George were
visitors in Milwaukee Monday.
Miss Ella Nowack is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Jacksonport.
Mrs Edward Krotts of Milwaukee
is the guest of Miss Lula Hero.
Mrs Bella Stats is spending a few
days with relatives in Milwaukee.
Howard Leinbaugh of Maquoketa,
Iowa was Sunday visitor here.
Mrs. August Gehrke has returned
from visit with relatives in Beloit.
Home cured ham, pigs feet,
at OSchman's west side market.
Ullrich's shoe store is offering great
oil L. Low
prices. 1t
Edward Schoechert is confined to
his home in Jefferson street suffering
from tonsilitis.
Mrs. Margaret May spent Tuesday
in Milwaukee attending the Perfect
corset fitting class.
Elder Gamm has returned to his
home in Armenia, N. d. after a visit
with relatives here
We have now received our hya-
cinth, tulip, narcissus, daffodil and
crocus bulbs. Stuebe Floral Co. At
Mrs. f. j. Miller of Fort Atkinson
spent Tuesday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Kilian Miller, Emerald street
Mrs. August Iffland of Milwaukee is
spending few days at the home of
the Misses Mary and Helen Iff1and
Rev. Alva A. Soldner of Fond du
Lac was a week end visitor at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
AupuSt SOIdnnr
Henry Kuhn, salesman for Schempf
Bros. Co. department store, is con-
fined to his home, 1901 Main street,
owing to sickness.
Mrs. Edwin Gruenwaid and Mrs
Carl Hub of Milwaukee are visiting
at the home of their mother, Mrs Hen
rietta Seidel, Tenth street
Rev. Arthur Francke has returned
to his home in Elizabeth, N. j., COM
ing here to attend the funeral of his
brother, Rev. Gerhard Francke.
Owain 7. Hughes was a Milwaukee
visitor Tuesday and was present at
the speech delivered by Joseph E. Da-
IL.
For your soldier boy in camp or at
the front, to make his heart light and
to help keep tight the home ties-your
| photograph. Get it at Meyers Studio,
Third street 1926
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Schwendke
and daughter Ruth, and Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Prahl and children of Rich
wood motOred to Hustisford and Iron
Ridge Sunday.
The annual inspection Of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps will be held on
Friday, November %, at 2:30 p. m. in
Eagles hall, by Mrs H. A Pease of
Lowell, assistant state inspector A
full attendance is desired. .
The Rev. Valentine Reeting, pastor
of the German Reformed church of
Juneau, and his wife, and fourteen
members of the congregation includ-
ing members Of the ladies society, at
tended the services in the Reformed
church here Sunday evening in con-
nection with the annual anniversary
of the local ladies society. A social
evening was spent in the church par
lors after the church service
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21

The funeral Of William Engelhardt
took place this morning at 10 o'clock
with services in st. Henry's church.
Jockie Sunders in Sunny June" a
five part Mutual production, will be
the attraction at the Majestic tonight
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
Y. M. c.. A. Fund

G. A. war work fund is practically
completed Those who have not been
seen can send remittances to Judge
w. H. Woodland. Following is the list
of the contributors since last pub
Itch od.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
Market Reports
Milwaukee Live Stock Market

Milwaukee, Nov. 21.-Hogs, receipts
5000; 5@1Oc higher Cattle, 700;
stronger. Calves, 1000; 25c higher.
Sheep, 800; steady.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21
THE NEWS
TIL RICE-A-WEEK

Entered as second-class matter In the
postoffce at Watertown, Wis.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-21

Job pruning 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, 1917-11-21

Although from a chronological
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-12
5000 STOCk-aAISING
WILL Be ENCOURAGED
Premiums Amounting to $1,000 WIN
He Awarded Mt Next
State Fair.
PROVE GROWERS STATEMENTS
Chance For Virginia Farmers to Den-
onstrate Ability In Stock Raising
win Be Followed by Big Sale OF
Cattle.

Cattle raisers Of Virginia will have
an opportunity of disposing of much
Of Their stock. and at the time secur-
ing large-sized premiums for prize
stock at the state fair in October.
In order to encourage the raising OF
good stock, the Fair association has
determined to offer premiums amount
ing to $1,000 for winners In several
classes which have been arranged by
experts.
This plan was conceived mainly
through the statements made by cat
tie growers In Loudoun and Fauquier
counties" said Live Stock Director
Spillman, OF the fair board, yesterday.
These growers say they raise the
best cattle in the state of Virginia.
The association Is not doubling this
statement. but 1t Is giving the farmers
of Northern Virginia the opportunity
OF proving their statement and also
encouraging and urging the farmers
and cattle raisers OF other sections
of the state to show what they can
do In the way of raising fat cattle.
If this war thing keeps on, cattle
VIII be In demand, and this offer OF
the Fair association may prove In
valuable. Virginia grows some Of the
best cattle In the country. and that
from Loudoun and Fauquier Ia con-
sadered among the best But can't the
other sections OF the state do as well,
II not better? What's the matter with
the great southwest and its blue grass
and its vast grazing grounds. and
what's tn ematter with Tidewater vir-
ginia? To my mind. when It comes
to showdown. the farmers OF other
sections OF the state may give those
OF Loudoun and Fauquier the laugh,
and we are going to give them IL
chance to do so at the fair On FRI
day. october 10.
This is q fine chance for virginia
farmers to demonstrate what they
can do in the way OF cattle raising.
There will be a big sale OF such cat
tie at market prices and the prices
at that time will probably be well up
and worth the while OF the farmers to
enter the contest
Any farmer, by addressing General
Manager c. w. Saunders, at head
quarters in the Mutual building. Rich
mond. may get list OF the classes.
and detailed information about the
effort on the part OF the association
to work up enthusiasm among farm
ers In stock raising.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-12
5000 PRIZES OFFERED
N W.P.L.A. CONTESTS
League VIII Have All-Day Quarterly
Session at neacqaarters
Wednesday.

Conditions governing a number oil
composition competitions and double
medal contest to be had under the d.
rection of the women's Prohibition
League of America will be determined
upon at the regular all-day quarterly
meeting OF the state executive COM
mittee Of the league. to be at head
quarters. lis North Fifth street. Wed
nesday. Gold prizes are to be awarded
the winners of the several events.
A prize of S25 in gold will be given
to the Sunday school boy or girl OF
the Southern states who submits the
best essay on the theme: Does the
Bible Teach Prohibition"
To the boy and to the girl OF a
high school in Virginia writing the
best composition on the effect OF al
cohol on the human body will be
awarded prizes of So.
Two and half dollar gold pieces
will be given to the Virginia gram
mar school boy and girl writing the
best essay on the effect OF cigarettes
on the human system.
Final arrangements will be made
for the double medal contest soon to
be held under auspices of the w. p.
l.. A.. and for the annual midsummer
conference of the league in the state
OF Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-12

among the Mohammedan world. Bag
dad has been in Turkish possession
since 1888. when Sultan Murad wrest-
cd IL from the Persians. Two GEN.
turtles ago one desperate but futile ef-
fort to retake II was made by Shah
Nadir. Bagdad representa-, therefore.
precious page In Ottoman history.
The Mohammedans have given 1t the
name Oar Els Salam" Getty OF Saliva
zion or Sacred city,.
Brilliant Strategic Feat.
Late tonight word came from Lon
don that Premier Lloyd George. Sir
Douglas Haig, and other statesmen
and military chiefs had sent con-
Pratulatory messages to General
Maude and that \ similar telegram
was to be dispatched to the king. The
British commanders victory at Bag
dad is regarded as one of the most
brilliant strategic feats OF the war.
j, 10 elimination OF long series
OF victories OF which the reoccupation
of Kut was the sladdest news Lon
don had received since General Town
shend's fasco, Nowhere In all the
widely separated war areas military
critics point out. has British pluck
and tenncity been better. or as we'll.
illustrated
An i6utOHic 0u&Fk8FS MORO ShSFV Whs
unconcealed gloom tonight. Every
things gone dead wrong down there
since Won Der Goltz died" said Ger
man diplomat. Further than that he
had nothing to say.
Germans Cali IL Strategy.
Germans well versed with military
affairs took the view that Bagdad.
like Kut-elAmarA. was voluntarily
evacuated by the Turks who were
Turing on the British. into regions
which will be swamped when the
spring thaw sets In. They likened
the Turkish strategy OF retirement to
that of the Germans on the Somme
and Ancre, In the west
There Is an army of at least 1000
600 Turkish soldiers. quietly organised
and trained for more than a year"
said one, This army win be heard
from when the proper time comes"
One OF the amazing features OF the
British success is the rapidly with
which they took and swept beyond
Ctesiphon, the high watey mark OF
their advance two years ago when the
Turks unexpectedly rallied and drove
them back to Kut.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-12
SAYS AlSACE-lORHA|hf
! IS NOT GERMAN COUNTRY
Speech, Declared Alsatians Speak
French Language.
EERMaNY's LAND SINCE 1870
Belonged to France Only Short While,
and German Papers Say President
Is Ignorant of Facts, Both of the
Past and Present

Berlin, via Sayville. March 1.-THE
Overseas News agency today gave out
the following:
"German newspapers published a
telegram from New York received by
way of Berne. according to which
President Wilson on the occasion of
a dinner OF the Democratic national
committee made a violent anti-Ger-
man speech, saying. among other
things. that Alsace- Lorraine was
French-speaking country.
THE newspapers, commenting on
this assertion, pointed ont that the
telegram naturally passed either the
French or English censorship. or
both. and that therefore, It was i'm
possible TO ascertain in present cir
cumstances whether the president Of
the United States really endorsed the
political doctrine OF the French jim
goes.
IF President Wilson. however.
made the statement attributed to him.
1t would he astounding II former
professor Of an American university
showed such Ignorance OF facts, both
of the past and present
AIsace- Lorraine Is German.
1.-THE newspapers recall that Alsace-
Lorraine, with the exception OF Few
districts, is a German-speaking Coun-
try and that X belonged to Germany
from 1870. Since that year Alsace-
Lorraine not only belonged to Ger
many. but it's Inhabitants have al
ways distinguished themselves in Ger
man literature. fine arts and economic
life. Thus. ono OF the first poetic
TRANSACTIONS of the Bible into German
was written by the monk, Otfried, OF
the Alsatian town Of Weisse mburE.
One Of me greatest German medieval
poets was Gottfricd of Strasshurg
Aisace-L Lorraine played foremost
part In German reform. Only during
the years from 1s4s To 1881 territory
of Alsa Lorraine was taken from
Germany. weakened by thirty years
of war and was made an easy vic
tim to the ac1ressions Of Germany
western relrhbor.
when A}vaee-LorTaine, In 1871
was returned 10 its mother country
the Cerr7an character Of overwheim
ing ma ioritv Of the Inhabitants wal
by no means impaired. and the prov
fnces prosreret as a member OF Ger
many.
"Alsace-Lorraine belonged q
France for comparatively only a shor
time and merely by the right Of con
quest OF the &&4tcFSiNe au'ocrat, LOU
XIV II Is Inhabited by n German
speaking population belonging h,
right Of justice and equity to Ger
many"
TT speech referred to was mad
by President wilson on March G. a
white House luncheon to the Demo
cratic national committee The tex
If his talk WIS not gwen out. TIL
New York Tribune regarding It, sal
on the following morning:
'The president referred 20 the con
dition OF Also Lorraine "a typica
Of the causes of war which must n
ri avoided Il perme nent peace is to h
a@ achieved "
II IL assumed that this alleged ref
crnnre 20 Alsace- Lorraine was cable'
TO Germany