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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
POULTRY FANCIERS MEET
NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED

Six new members were admitted to
membership in the Watertown Poul-
try and Pet Stock association at the
regular monthly meet Thursday even
ing. They are, William Dollasse, Ar
thur Pfaffenbach, Arthur thinner
mann, Charles Pieritz, William Nick
els, and H. Pfeiffer, Juneau.
A resolution passed to carry fire in
surance on cOOps and equipment used
at the annual show. They will be
stored in Turner Opera house. The
next show will be held on December
to 8, 1918. @
George w. Hackett of North Free
doom, who has acted as judge at the
past two shows, has been engaged for
next years exhibition. His selection
was unanimous as the members feel
that he is fair and honest in his work.
The point system will be used at the
next show as heretofore, thus giving
the small exhibitor a better chance to
improve his flock after the awards are
made known. Some desired the dis
play method whereby birds would be
judged according to type.
The local association will endeavor
to obtain the state meet of the White
Wyandotte club here next year. 1t was
decided to offer an additional prize of
twenty-five cents on each bird entered
in the White Wyandotte class in addi-
ton to the regular prizes offered A fee
of thirty-five cents will be made for
entering each bird. Admission to the
show will be free next year.
Albert Zier, Uri Laskey and Emil
engage a trailer to accommodate those
who will attend the poultry show In
Milwaukee on January 6.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT
! WATERFOWL HIGH SCHOOL

The annual Christmas program of
the Watertown high school will be
rendered in the school auditorium
next Friday afternoon, December 81.
Members of the four classes will par
ticipate in the following numbers:
Tancred Overture ROSSini
High School Orchestra
''The Birds Christmas Carol" Wiggin
Freshman Glass
Vocal Selected
Ruby King
"A Union Depot at Christmas Time
Sophomore Glass
Violin Solo------------- Selected
Miss JOerdens
Preliminary Graduating Exercises
of the Glass of 1918"
Junior Glass
(a) For the Flag and America
------------------- -Dennee
(b) "Pussy's in the Well" Nev1n
Girls Glee Club
spreading the News
Senior Glass
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14
MUST SAVE FOOD


The new instructions issued to the
American people on Thursday by Food
Administrator Hoover relative to the
further conservation of foods so ur-
gently demanded by the allies are CIV
en- herewith. Mr.. Hoover asserts, in
effect, that the success or failure of the
war depends entirely upon the amount
of sacrifice the people of this country
are willing to undergo. Here are the
new rules:
Zone wheatless day each week and
one wheatless meal each day; the
wheatless day to be Wednesday. By
wheatless we mean to eat no wheat
products.
One meatless day each week, which
shall be Tuesday, and one meatless
meal each Gay. By meatless we mean
to eat no red meat-beef, pork, NUT
ton, steak, lamb; no preserved meat
beef, bacon, ham or lard.
Zone porkless day each week in ad-
dition to Tuesday, which shall be Sat
urday. By porkless we mean no fresh
or sailed pork, bacon, lard or ham,
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ity of the American Red Cross.


Now if it had unlimited funds but
only comparatively few members, the
Red Cross would be unable to do the
work before it. The first great need
is for millions of membership sup
port of the folks back home"
Do you know why our lads in the
army and navy are acquitting them
selves so creditably-why they are
amazing the allies by their bravery. in
telligence and enthusiasm? 1t is be-
cause those lads are thinking always
of their mothers and dads and sisters
and Sweethearts and kid brothers.
The same thing goes for the Red
Cross. When all the dads and moth
ers and sisters and sweethearts and
hid brothers in America show their in
terest and sympathy for Red Cross
work, as members of the Red Cross
and az working members, why the Red
Cross will cover itself with glory for
ever more.
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Correspondence
WATERLOO.

William Springer, conductor on the
Milwaukee road, was a guest of his
sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson, Tuesday.
Miss Emily Hyer left last week fol-
Oconomwoc, where she began her du-
ties in the drug department Of DR.
Votes sanitarium.
Mrs. Carrie Tracy of WATERFOWL
was a visitor Saturday and Sunday al
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Percy
Reason
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14

Rooms wanted during ses-
sion of Master Builders, Janu-
airy 10. IL and IL. Notify e. l..
Bartlett, Bob Evans, Charles
Block, or Schlueter & Kiefer
store. State how many people
YOU can accommodate. 12-4t
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Miss Notz

Members of Watertown Lodge No.
40, F. and A. M. enjoyed a luncheon
and smoker in the newly furnished
lodge room in the Masonic temple
Thursday evening. Guests of honor
were Willard S. Griswold, grand mas
ter, of Milwaukee, and w. w. Perry,
grand secretary, of Milwaukee, and
Mr. Rosenkranz Of Oconomowoc. Short
addresses were made by the visitors
named and responses followed by
members Of the local. lodge The affair
was arranged as a1sort of a house
warming, the lodgei room being re-
Gently furnished and occupied
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To Send Xmas Gifts.

Members of Branch NO. 120, Catho-
lie Knights of Wisconsin, will send
Xmas presents to the members of the
branch now serving Uncle SAM The
members are Joseph Kioes, Edward
Mccall, Joseph Waack, Waco, Texas,
Jack Stapleton, Champaign, III.
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Is Seriously Ill.

Felix Mclaughlin was taken sick
suddenly while at work Thursday and
is in serious condition at his home in
Montgomery street.
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WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Niece of S. E. Kuenzi Dies Following
Lamp Explosion.

Mrs. Frank Lillge of Monterey was
fatally burned Tuesday evening, her
clothes taking fire when an oil lamp
exploded. Death followed yesterday
morning. The decedent was a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Kuenzi of Neo-
city.
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Jack StapletOn Leaves.

Jack Stapleton left today for Cham
paign, Ill, where he will attend a gov
eminent school of instruction in avia-
ton. He had enlisted in the Officers
Reserve corps
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14

A MILLION DOLLAR COM
PANY has very attractive en-
plOyment to offer a successful
business man or salesman, age
35 to 80. Call on W. C.. Stone,
Bank Building, Tuesday, the
18th. 14-17
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THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Part-
ly cloudy with light snow and colder
tonight Saturday unsettled and not
quite so cold. Coolest during last night
l below; warmest today g..
Special forecast for shipments with
in radius Of 400 miles-Prepare &C.
hour shipments for temperatures as
follows North and west, to 16 de-
grees; south and east, zero to 6 de-
grees.
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News want ads are small but the
cost is smaller and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-14

Invest little money in News
Want AID. 1t will return a profit.
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MEETINGS
Tonight.

Liederkranz.
st. Johns Church Choir.
Log Camp No. 401, M. w. A.
BartenderS Union.
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The home paper-Watertown News
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News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR DISTRlBU-
TION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Nels
Sandquist, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all Per-
sons Interested in the Above Entitled
Matter: Whereas, Johanna Sandquist
has filed in this court her final account
of ner administration of the estate OF
the above named decedent, together
with her petition praying for the ad-
justment and allowance of said final
account and for distribution of the
residue of said estate to the persons
thereunto entitled. 1t Is Ordered, that
said petition be heard, and that all
persons interested in said matter be
and appear before this court on the
21st day of April. 1917. at ten O'Clock
a. M, at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, at Mankato in said
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETi.
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of David
Price, Decedent:
The State of Minnesota to James
d. Price and all persons interested in
the allowance and probate of the will
of said decedent The petition of
James D. Price being duly filed in this
court, representing that David Price,
then resident of the County of Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota, died on
the 7th day of February, 1917, leaving
a last will and testament, which is
presented to this court with said pc
tition and praying that said instrument
be allowed as the last will and testa-
ment of said decedent, and that let
ters testamentary on said estate be
issued thereon to James d. Price.
Now, Therefore, you, and each of you,
are hereby cited and required to show
cause, if any you have before this
court, at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, in Mankato, County
of Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, on
the 23rd day of April, 1917, at ten
o'clock a. M, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Witness the honorable Evan Hughes,
Judge of said Court, and the seal OF
said Court, this 2Sth day of March,
1917. .
probate Court SeaD
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge.
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
Fl CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate OF Archie
Moore, Decedent.
Letters Testamentary on said es-
tate this day having been granted to
Thomas Hughes.
1t Is Ordered That the time within
which all creditors of the above named
decedent may present claims against
his estate in this court, be, and the
same hereby is, limited to six months
from and after the date hereof; and
that the 1st day of October 1917 at ten
O'Clock a. m, in the Probate Court
Rooms at the Court House at Mankato,
in said County, be, and the same here
by is fixed and appointed as the time
and place for hearing upon and the
examination, adjustment and allow
ance of such claims as shall be pre-
sented within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Man
kato Free Press as provided by law
Dated March 81, 1917.
probate SeaD EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
Thomas Hughes,
Attorney.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Eugene
Vandenberghe, Decedent.
Letters of Administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to Desire Depuydt.
1t Is Ordered That the time within
which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to six
months from and after the date here
Of; and that the 1st day Of October,
1917 at ten o'clock a. M, in the Pro-
bate Court Rooms at the Court House
at Mankato, in said County, be, and
the same hereby is, fixed and ap-
pointed as the time and place for
hearing upon and the examination,
adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Man
kato Free Press as provided by law.
Dated March 80, 1917.
(SeaD EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
J. w. & H. l.. Schmitt,
Attorneys.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06

umph of his worst tumble from the
pedestal of evangelism, New York
awaits him without much to say. 1t is
inordinately curious to see what he
looks like and how he acts.
Little Attention on Broadway.
Broadway and Booze have paid
little attention to him. He may stir
up a fight with the Great White Way
after he gets through.
Among his most ardent supporters
and financial aids here is John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., and Mrs. Rockefeller
Sunday has said he will be bit
tanner here with his slang and his
slams than elsewhere. New York Won
ders why. 1t rather expected him to
tear loose and go to the limit and
over But Sunday says slang is out of
use mostly now and he thinks there
are a few good theatres and cabaret
restaurants too.
Billy has promised to turn his
tabernacle into a big recruiting sta
ton in case the United States goes
to war with Germany. His son George
NJ. Sunday will JOIN the aviation corps.
he says.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Peter
J. Klages, Decedent.
Letters of administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to Kathrine ]. Klages.
1t Is Ordered That the time within
which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court, be
and the same hereby is, limited to
three months from and after the date
hereof; and that the End day of July
1917 at ten o'clock a. M, in the Pro-
bate Court Rooms at the Court House
at Mankato, in said County, be, and
the same hereby is, fixed and ap-
pointed as the time and place for
hearing upon and the examination
adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Man
kato Free Press as provided by law.
Dated March 81, 1917.
(Probate Court SeaD
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Ivan Bowen,
Attorney.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
ranged by the council, would win the
race for the office of councilman.
Were Very Friendly.

Were Very Friendly.
Messrs. Lack and Quimby, whose
fate as public officials was to be thus
decided, good humoredly greeted each
other, and expressed themselves as
perfectly agreed to have the question
settled in this manner. Councilman
Humiston moved that the council
have two separate boxes, one con-
tanning nine blank slips, and one up
on which the word councilman
was written, and the other box con-
tanning ten slips, five having the
name of Lack written upon them
and the other five bearing the name
of Quimby, both boxes to be well
shaken, and slips drawn from each,
until a name from one of the boxes
was drawn at the same time the name
Councilman" was drawn from the
other box, the man whose name was
drawn in this way to be councilman.
Humiston's motion was seconded and
passed, and Mayor Robert Lamm ap-
pointed Miss Minnie Dethlos, stnog-
rapher and bookkeeper at the City
Hall, and Miss Ruby Westenhaver,
reporter for The Free Press, to draw
the slips from the boxes. Councilman
Eichsteadt moved that the lots be
drawn, which was seconded and
passed. Expecting this to be tedious
process everyone settled themselves
to wait with what patience they could
for the outcome. The boxes containing
the names and blanks were well
shaken, and held aloft, while the
young ladies drew the slips. At the
very first draw Miss Dethloff drew
the name "Laack" from the box, and
Miss Westenhaver drew the name
Councilman" from the other box,
thus electing Mr. Lack to his old po-
sition on the council. Mr.. Lack was
congratulated upon his reelection,
and Mr. Quimby was good loser,
taking the affair with good nature and
saying that he was satisfied with the
way it had been decided, and that he
by those present.
Moved Champlin's Election.
Councilman Eichstaedt moved that
l.. L. Champlin having 1855 votes, and
Robert Lamm 1929 votes for mayor,
Champlin having a majority of 1877,
be declared elected mayor. Council
man Humiston seconded the motion
which was passed.
Mic Peterson was declared high
man, having received 116S votes for
reelection; G. w. Eichsteadt was
second, with 1859 votes; Gus Steiner
was third with 1145 votes; and A. G.
Lack and E. A. Quimby were tied for
fourth place with 1884 votes. Messrs.
EiPhcfoo6t
were formally declared elected as
councilmn by the council, which ad-
journed without further business.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Hen
rietta M. Bjelland, Decedent.
Letters of administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to G. l.. Oleson,
1t Is Ordered, That the time within
which all creditors of the above nam
ed decedent may present claims
against her estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to six
months from and after the date here
Of and that the 14th day of Septem-
ber, 1917, at ten o'clock A. NJ, in the
Probate Court Rooms at the Court
House at Mankato, in said County, be,
and the same hereby is, fixed and ap-
pointed as the time and place for
hearing upon and the examination,
adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Man
kato Free Press as provided by law.
Dated March 13, 1917.
(PrObate Seal.)
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
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(ContInued From Page One.)
some correction by recount or other
wise.
The city charter provides for such
a situation in section %, as follows:
"When two or more persons shall
receive an equal number of votes for
the same office, the election shall be
determined by the casting of lots in
the presence of the council at such
time, place and in such manner as
the council may determine"
Mic Petersen made the strongest
run of all, winning his reelection to
the council by vote of 1,16S. The
second in the list Of the councilmen
was G.. w. Eichstaedt, who drew l.
159 notes and Chris Steiner,
who polled LAS. These will be
three of the members of the council
and the other will be Mr.. Lack OF
Mr. Quimby.
Mayor-EIect Reticent.
Mayor elect Champlin was asked
this morning whether he could make
any statement in regard to the choice
of city officers and employees under
the new administration. He replied:
II don't want to say anything about
that That is matter that l shall
deliberate over-pretty carefully.
have not formulated any plans at all
The thing is very new. There have
been several applications for chief OF
police. (He said this with a smile.)
81 was not surprised at the outcome
of the election. But, l feel very much
eratified. l appreciate very much the
good vote and the support that has
been given me in this election.
cit is going to be my endeavor to
give the city the very best admins
tration in my power.
"The campaign has been exception
ally clean and l have nothing but
words of praise for the way in which
my opponent has conducted his cam
paign."
Mayor Lamm had no statement tc
make. "You make the comment" he
said. 1t is we'll known that the mayor
has been an able, painstaking and
conscientious official.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06

Died This Morning at Home of Her
Daughter-in-L Law.

Daughter-in-Law
Mrs. Anna Strehlo, passed away
this morning at the home of her
son and daughter law, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Strehlo, with whom she
had lived for nineteen years, the
past six years of her life having
been spent in Mankato. She was
born in Germany, December %, 1927,
and was married there In 1885 she
came to America with her husband
and they settled on farm near Eas-
ton, Mimi, where they lived for
many years. Mr.. Strehlo died in July
1916. -. ..- -..-.,.. ....
Deceased had been quite i'll for
about a month. her death being
caused by complication of kidney
and lung trouble. Three children,
nineteen grandchildren, and four great
grandchildren survive. Mr. and Mrs
Strehlo were the parents of five chill
dren, the three who survive being
Fred Strehlo of this city; Herman
Strehlo of Elbow Lake and Mrs. Min
ME Vinke of Minnesota Lake. Funer-
al services will be held Friday aft
ernoon, Rev. A. F. Winter officiating,
and interment will be made in the
German Lutheran cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06

declaring that he was in complete
agreement with the speech that the
latter made on that subject in the
reichstag. This communication speaks
especially of the need of a reform in
the Prussian franchise.
Kaiser Had Conference.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
The Hague, Holland, April A
conference took place yesterday at
Hamburg between Kaiser Wilhelm,
Emperor Karl of Austria and various
generals of the central powers, and
the American situation was discuss
ed, according to advices received
here today from Germany.
Geneva, Switzerland, April 4.-The
Lausanne Gazette today published a
statement that Bulgaria, acting
through agents in Switzerland, was
endeavoring to establish separate
peace.
The Mankato free press., 1917-04-06
kerns
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs H. A. Hanson on Friday
afternoon of this week. Everyone is
invited.
The Sacrement of the Lords Supper
will be administered next Sunday
morning and several new members
will be taken into the church.
The Equity club will meet with
C.. J. Johnson next week on Wednes
day evening.
The annual meeting of the Oak
Grove Cemetery association will be
held at the school house Saturday
evening of this week at eight o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Denzel spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Melvin and daugh-
ter are spending the week in the
neighborhood.
Ethel Peterson is improving slow
ly from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Randall ant
George Rash, Sr., spent Sunday at the
home of Charlie Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Budde ant
sons, Garrett, Ben and frankie and
daughter Evelyn spent Sunday with
relatives at Nicollet.
The roads are getting fairly goot
and mail carrier Barn Of route No. 6
made the entire trip with his cal
last Saturday.
The first car over the state road
was driven by Jay Goodridge who
went to Mankato, Friday.
tho WnnlZ
end with Mrs. Severance and helped
to care for little Charlie, Jr., who
has the whooping cough.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson on the
Bergland farm have baby daughter
The little one arrived Saturday night
Mr. and Mrs. Will LeDuc spent
Saturday night and Sunday at the
Trask home.
Henry Hilmer and sister Ella spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Parsons.
Violet Mood of North Mankato is
spending the week with Mrs. Denzel
Cora Johnson spent Sunday after
noon with Penelope Hanson.
Raymond Loucks had the mis-
fortune to hurt one of his fingers very
badly last Saturday.
Paul Sharp came out from Mankato
on his motorcycle, Sunday.
Esthera Michels spent last week
with relatives in st. Peter.
Clifford and Archie Cole helped
Ed Hopp cut wood last week. This
week they are helping Chester Steel
with his wood pile.
Clarence Grice and George Cole are
doing some trapping these days.
David Brown helped Charlie
Loucks take some cattle to Mankato
Friday.
Mr. Denzel made a trip to Maple
ton, Monday and bought team.
Louie Heise spent Sunday after
noon with Evard Budde.