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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
WAR BOARD ALLOWS
ORGANIZATION OF
HOME GUARDS NOW
Wisconsin National Guard Company
Organized Here Comes Under
Federal Order Issued BY
War Department.

The Wisconsin National Guard Re-
serve will meet tonight in the armory
at 1880 o'clock.
Many people have expressed their
opinion pro and con concerning the
probability of the company now being
formed, being put in Federal service
overseas after they have been sworn
into state service. Dame Rumor, usual
ly circulated on street corners, has it
that way. The few who understand
what the boys will be called upon for
are having an almighty hard time
holding up their end against the pes
simists who never see silver lining.
Some say that as soon as the boys are
sworn in they will be sent to France.
Such is not the case. If you or anyone
wants nfOrmation-correct informa-
tion-concerning the Wisconsin Ma
tiOnal Guard Reserve, or Home Guard
or whatever you may call it, can OBJ
tain the same by calling at the armory
on either Monday or Friday evening
and seeing someone in charge. If you
are looking for information, get the
correct dope by coming to the right
place. If they cannot tell you what
you wish to know they will tell you
where you can get the Information.
The Reserve Guard Or Home Guard
is being organized for duty at home
and will not be required to fight over
seas. For the benefit of those who
would like information on the matter,
the following order to Adjutant Gen.
eral Holloway of Wisconsin from Bri-
gadier General j. M. Carter, chief of
ment, is herewith printed:
''The following policy with refer
ence to National Guard units organ
lied by states since August 5, 1917, or
which hereafter be organized during
the period of the present war, is pub
lished for the information and guild
ance of all concerned:
1. The several states are author
lied, under existing law, to organize
National Guard units to take the place
of those drafted into federal service.
When such troops have been organ
constituted National Guard, the fed
eral government will comply with the
requirements of law by furnishing
them such arms, clothing and equip
ment as may be available after the
needs of all troops in federal service
have first been met.
2. Such National Guard troops will
be maintained for domestic duty only
and will not be called or drafted into
federal service during the period of
the present emergency for service be-
yond the seas.
3. National Guard troops in state
service do not constitute a part of the
army of the United States and there
fore their personnel of selective draft
ag is subject into federal service un-
der the selective regulations without
change of draft classification"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO REM
DER PATRIOTIC 0PERETTA

A patriotic operetta will be present
ed by the grade and high school pu-
pills in the near future at Turner
Opera house. Pupils to the number OF
400 will take part in the operetta, en-
titled Under the Stars and Stripes, -
by Carrie B. Adams, and will be staged
under the direction of Miss Ladwig
supervisor of music. Every school in
every part of the country should pre-
sent Under the Stars and Stripes -
but it remained for Watertown to
lead. Every audience in the land will
find itself in entire sympathy with,
and thorough enjoyment of it's old and
new strains
Those participating will be costumed
to represent the people of different
countries, and races coming to the
United States. Patriotic melodies of
Civil war days and all the songs of
old which will live with us forever
are blended in beautiful manner in
this production. The high school or
chestra will be called upon to furnish
the music. The Glee club (boys and
girls) will have the heavy part of the
production. Pupils in all the grades at
Webster, Douglas and Lincoln schools
will be costumed and join in as part
of the chorus. Several drills and very
pretty scenic effects are Incorporated
in it and will no doubt be long remem-
bered by those fortunate enough in
witnessing it.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
BAND BOYS ENTERTAIN
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING

Turner Opera house was packed tc
capacity Wednesday evening when the
Watertown Citysb and gave farewell
concert and dance for those members
of the organization who answered the
call to service A delightful musical
program, consisting of numbers which
often brought joy to the hearts OF
Watertown people last summer at the
concerts held in the city park, were
played. George w. Wenck contributed
to the pleasure of the evening by
singing What Are You Going To Do
To Help the Boys?" accompanied by
the band.
The dance which followed the con-
cert was well attended, large num-
Der of people remaining to participate
and watch the dancers.
Thursday morning one of the mem
bers who left was escorted to the
depot by the band and patriotic airs
were played on the march to the depot
In the evening another member was
accompanied to the depot Those who
left were Anton Schmeichel and Paul
Borchardt.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
BIG RALLY TONIGHT
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
FOR LIBERTY DAY
The Home Guards and Members
Of Civic Societies VIII Be Pres
ent To Hear Prof. S. III. Good
night In Patriotic Address.

Prof. Scott H. Goodnight, dean OF
and assistant president during the
summer season, will be the patriotic
speaker at the Liberty day massmeet-
ing in the Watertown nigh school
gymnasium tonight at o'clock. The
Watertown Home Guards, members
OF civic SOC cites and the public in
general will participate. Business will
be suspended, the saloons closing dur
ing the early evening and big meet
ing will result
Jefferson Heath, one of the Liberty
Loan workers, will preside at the
meeting Miss Gladys Mollart, head of
the Woman's organization here, and
Miss Abbie Norton, chairman of the
ladies ward committees, will have
seats on the stage, as we'll as A. c.
Acker, director of sales.
The following ward chairmen have
been invited to seats on the stage and
all the Liberty Loan workers are
asked to be present:
Miss Florence Archie, Mrs. August
Hence, Mrs. T. B. Roach, Mrs. A. B.
Liebermann, Mrs. H Werner, Miss Ida
Barganz, Mrs. F. Jennings, Miss Mar
garet Hertel, Miss Elsa Schempf, Mrs.
M. b. Rack, Miss Bernice Kruger,
Mrs. G. w. Harte, Mrs. o. Maerkze,
Mrs. A Lietzke.
Fred w. Lehman, August Hence,
Q. T. Hughes, Leo Ruesch, Otto w.
Bayer, Fred Hinze, F. M. Jennings, r.
M. Hahn, Eugene Meyer, j. E. Heath,
Charles Lutovsky, Charles w. Harte,
Henry Scheblak, Gordon E. Bacon.
A special musical program has been
arranged and regular jubiliation
will result. Prof Goodnight before the
war leaned to the side of Germany,
but since Uncle Sam is in the fight he
has an entirey different message for
the people of the United States. The
Northwestern college band will play
Societies May March.
Members of civic societies who de-
sire to march may do so. The band
will meet the Home Guards at the
armory at 7:30 o'clock and march west
in Main street, the societies desiring
to participate following in behind the
guards.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Captain Visiting Here.

Captain Carl F. Mertz of the United
States navy is spending a few days al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r LANCE in
Montgomery street. He has been sta.
toned at Washington, D. G. and a,
Paris Island, North Carolina, fol
some time in addition to making sew.
eral trips across the pond" since the
outbreak of hostilities. He has beer
in the service for fifteen years, ani
will leave after his visit for Sar
Diego, California, for duty on the Pa.
cific coast
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WOMEN TO MEET.
Chairmen of All Defense Committees
To Gather At Jefferson.

Miss Carrie j. Smith, county chair
man, woman's Committee, Jefferson
County Council of Derense, announces
that plans are being made for a meet
ing OF all the chairmen of the depart
ments of the Woman's Committee OF
the county, and all the members of the
various departments. This is to be
neld at Jefferson May 4.
Mrs. H. II. Morgan, chairman of the
state organization Of woman's work
will address the meeting Reports
from each chairman will be given or
the work and the plan of work in he,
particular department.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
GERMAN ALIEN WOMEN
TO Be REGISTERED NOW

German alien women are to be reg
lstered in like manner that the men
were recently Mayor Charles Mulber-
ger is in receipt of g letter from the
department of justice at Washington,
ID. c., stating that it was the inten-
ton to register the women and that
the Necessary cards, etc., would be
sent out soon so that the police could
begin the work
So far Postmaster ]. W. Moore has
received no instructions as to the
registering of women on the rural
routes out of Watertown.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
NOTICE..

Those of our customers wish.
ing to obtain a supply of fuel
for next winter should come at
once to fill out a government
blank. Those having placed or
ders are also requested to come
and fill out the blank.
WILLIAM GORDER co.
5tf COS Main Street.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Receives Promotion.

Mrs. Rose Kioes is in receipt of a
M. Kioes, 18th Machine Gun Battal-
ion, now in France, stating that he is
in fine health and spirits, and that he
was recently promoted from corporal
to sergeant. His many Watertown
friends will be pleased to learn of his
advancement.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
VIII Go To Madison.

Edward Burns has accepted a posi-
ton as night foreman with the Amer
lean Express company at Madison. He
was in the employ of the company
here during the Christmas rush and
later with the same company in Mil.
waukee. His promotion comes as a
remard of merit.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Gets Draft Call.

George (Shorty) Schafer has re-
ceived his call for selective service
and will report at Milwaukee Sunday
afternoon, he having been employed
in that city during the registration
period. He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Schafer, Fifth street, and has
been employed here in the Wolfram
Shoe company factory.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26

Whelan Bros. nursery offers
a fine line of apple trees for
spring planting. Also fruit,
shade and ornamental trees,
small fruits, shrubs, evergreens
and the like. 1870 OcOnOmOWOc
avenue, WatertOwn. Phone
231-W. .3tf
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
ENLISTS IN ARMY.
George Pulfert Joins Tank Service
Department For Service Abroad.

George Pulfert of Minneapolis, who
for the past year has been in the en-
has gone to Minneapolis for a short
visit before he reports for tank duty
abroad. Pulfert was one of the first
men in the country to volunteer for
this service, which is said to be more
hazardous than flying.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26

To be entrained for Columbus Bar.
racks, Ohio, on May 4:
Walter P. Weber, Watertown
Albert ]. LutZ, Hartford.
Otto Wegner, Mayville.
William w. Krieser, Brownsville.
Herman F. Griesbach, Watertown.
Christ Blum, Menominee Falls.
Ortwin Jaeger, Oconomowoc.
Rubin F. Strop, Watertown.
Frank ]. Bruckert, Theresa.
William w. Dunlap, Juneau.
Berthold c. Froemming, Watertown
John A. Thielke, Mayville.
Richard Ruecker, Theresa.
Frank Zuebke, Beaver Dam.
Melvin Sterr, Lomira.
Otto Schuett, Neosho.
Frank Miller, Theresa.
Julius Gust, Hustisford.
Jacob Pilsner, Mayville.
K. c. Ruedebusch, Mayville.
Benjamin H. Pahlke, Juneau.
Thomas F. Collins, Watertown.
Fred Rennhack, Watertown.
Bernhard Griep, Nicholas, CaE
Clarence F. Friese, Brownsville.
: Walter E. Brockhaus, Lomira.
Henry w. Schultz, Neosho
Robert Schultz, Mayville
Erwin Schliewe, Watertown.
Francis ]. Babino, Brownsville.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
HELP THE SCOUTS.
Liberty Bond Sale Drive To Start
Saturday Morning.

The Boy Scouts will begin the sale
OF Liberty Bonds Saturday morning.
Will those wishing to purchase Liberty
Bonds from any of the boys, please
communicate directly with the boy
whom they wish to purchase from, or
phone the Scoutmaster, phone 212-W.
and they will be waited upon by one
of the boys.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
SALOONKEEPERS ATT
TION.
ATTEN.

Upon request of Mayor Char
les Mulberger. all saIOOnkeep-
ers are requested to close their
place of business tonight be-
tween 1880 and $3.50 O'Clock,
owing to the Liberty Day
massmeeting.
Carl f. Otto, Secretary,
WatertOWn Liquor Dealers Pro-
tectiye Association.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
THE WEATHER

For Wisconsin-Partly cloudy to-
night and Saturday; cooler tonight,
with temperature near freezing Cool
est during last night 35; warmest to-
day 6S.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Notice..

II any one has a sewing machine
to spare, either in working condition
or one that can be repaired without
much expense, will they phase notify
Mrs. G. G. Lewis of the Associated
Charities. The association is very anx-
ious to obtain a machine to place in
a family where the mother has a
number of children to sew for. The
donation will be highly appreciated.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the many kind friends and
neighbors who rendered sympathy
and rendered aid during the sickness
and after the death of Mrs. Lizette
Otto. The Children.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Central Labor Meeting Postponed.

The regular monthly meeting of Wa
tertown Central Labor Union, seized
uled for Friday evening, has been post
poned until May "a, in order to allow
members to attend the Liberty mass
meeting at the high school gymnasium
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
High School Notes

Tennis holds the interest of at least
the male portion of the high school,
They have two courts in trim and
match games are being played every
evening.
The Musical and Dramatic club
program scheduled for Monday has
day in May. A new program Is be-
ing arranged and as it is to be the
last of the year it will no doubt have
numbers of especial interest. The club
in presenting the various numbers
during the present school season
achieved a success worthy of COM
mendation.
Just think, seven more weeks of
school. Then all the high school stu
dents can HE themselves back to ma
ture and help Uncle ST on the farm.
Industrial pursuits will claim many.
The girls will find it easy to secure
positions and from indications all will
be hard at work ere graduation day
| mas passed.
The commercial department has in
augurated new teaching system.
Owing to the fact that E. L. Grady,
commercial teacher, left for Camp
Grant today, bookkeeping was taught
by several of the older members of
the class. Shorthand was turned over
to those more proficient until the ar
rival of a new teacher.
The Senior class play is we'll under
way. Those in the cast, selected last
week, are busy as trojans practising
every evening. 1t is being produced
under the direction of Miss Albers.
Seniors are beginning to shake The
| class numbers SO this year against As
graduates last year-21 boys and "a
girls. This year there are % boys and
| 80 girls in the class. The number So
does not mean that all are to be grad
| uated as that depends on the final ex-
ans to be given in the near future
|
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26

For spring planting call on
Whelan Bros, WatertOwn.
Phone 231-W. Fruit, shade and
ornamental trees, shrubs, etc.
Apple trees a specially. 3tf
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Sang At Benefit.

Miss Alma Feldschneider delighted
audiences at the Classic Thursday
when she sang cover There while the
Red Cross benefit picture "Over
There was being shown.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
1.-THE DEATH ROLL

Mrs. Wilhelmina Bartz died Thurs
day morning at st. Mary's hospital,
following an illness of three weeks
duration. She was born In Germany
January 16, 1889 and was married
there in 1858 to the late Michael
Bartz. They came to this country in
1878 and lived in the east for five
years, coming to Watertown in 1878.
Mrs. Bartz is survived by four chill
dren: Frank Bartz, William Bartz,
this city, Mrs. A. c. Quentmeyer, Emil
Bartz, Columbus. One sister. Mrs.
Ernest Rhode of Tomah, and three
grandchildren, also survive. Funeral
services will be held Sunday after
noon from the family home, 3O5 Sew
enth street, at 1:30 o'clock and at 2
O'Clock in ST. Johns Lutheran church.
Interment will be made in the Luther
an cemetery.
Mr.. John Gibson died in St. Mary's
hospital on Wednesday, following an
infection which resulted in blood
poisoning. While gathering wood on
his farm three miles northwest of
WATERFOWL recently, a silver was
driven into one of his fingers and the
infection which followed resulted in
his death. Mr.. Gibson was a native of
Scotland, As years of age, and had
resided near Watertown the past five
years. He was married to Annie Da-
Wis in Ixonia, who with two sons, Da-
vid and Donald, survive him. The
funeral will take place on Saturday
with services in the home at 1890
o'clock. The burial will be In the Con-
gregational cemetery near Ixonia vii
lage
Mr.. Julius Zemke died Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock in the family
home, 913 Berlin avenue. He was
born there October 25, 1868 and had
made his home in this city all his
life. He was mason by trade. He is
survived by two sisters and one
brother, Miss Minna Zemke, at home,
Mrs. Fred Harrison, Milwaukee. and
Otto Zemke, ST. Paul. Funeral SER
vices will be held Sunday afternoon
at o'clock in the home and at 2:3O
o'clock in st. Marks Lutheran church,
1nterment will be made in the Luth-
eran cemetery.
Those from out town who attended
the funeral of Mr.. William Ziegel-
mann here Thursday were: Mrs.
Minnie Kraus, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Conway, Miss Martha Kraus, Mrs.
Fred Kruger, Milwaukee, Mrs. Ed
ward Kraus, Grand Rapids, Mrs. ia
cob Love, Chicago, Frank Kopp, Sun
Prairie.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Has Arm Broken.

While cranking the engine of an
automobile Thursday morning, Percy
Meyer had the misfortune to break his
right arm.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
Church Services

Congregational church
| Organ recital at 10:45 a. M:
| ii Trovatore- Verdi
| Pastorale Lucas
| Fountain ReVerle----------Fl FLETCHER
Star Spangled Banner---------
| Invocation, For our Leaders and
Defenders
Doxology
Responsive Reading, Psa. 126------
Hymn 161
Scripture Reading II. Cor. 3-2-----
| Prayer, That we may worthily fol-
low Thou whom we love-------
Solo, Behold the Master Passeth By
----Hammond
Miss Ruth Cruger
Offertory, Gondoliera-------- Eddy
Hymn
Sermon, The Gospel According to Me
Benediction ------------------
Postlude, Caprice-----------S Sheldon
The Y. P. S. at p. m. on Thursday.
First German Baptist church, Rev
Charles Wagner, notwithstanding to
next six months are as follows: Sun
| day school at 10 a. M; morning wor-
ship and sermon at II o'clock; Young
| Peoples society at 7:30 p. M; even
| ing service at 8 o'clock. Mid-week SER
vice at p. m. On Sunday evening,
April Z, services will be in English
| All are welcome.
German NJ E. church - Sunday
school at 9 a. M; morning service at
10:15; EpwOrth League at 7:30 p. M;
evening service at o'clock Weekly
prayer meeting on Thursday evening
at 1880. EpwOrth League meets on the
first and third Tuesday of every month
at 7:30 p. m.
church, North Ninth street, Rev. G..
Sandrock, pastor-German service ev-
cry Sunday and church holiday at 10
a. M; English services every second
Sunday of the month at 7:30 p. M;
every last Sunday at Ills a. m.
| st. Johns church-German services
at 10 a. M; English services the Sec
ond and fourth Sundays of the month
at 1870 p. m. The Young Peoples So
ciety meets every first and third
| thursday in the month at o'clock
st. Paul's Episcopal church-Holy
communion at 8 a. M; Sunday school
at 10 a. M; morning worship and SER
mon at 1890 o'clock; evening prayer
at 7:30 p. m.
| Trinity Lutheran church (English)
Auditorium ST. Marks school-Sun-
day school at $50 a. NJ; bible class
at 9:45 a. M; services at 10:45 a. M
Advent Christian church-Sunday
school at 10 a. M; preaching service
at II a. NJ; Loyal Workers at 80 p.
NJ; preaching service at 7:30 p. m.
Reformed church, North Fifth and
Cole streets-Sunday school at a.
NJ; morning service at 10 o'clock; re-
| iigious school Saturday from to 12
ST. Bernard's church-Low mass at
8 a. m. high mass and instructions at
10 a. M: evening devotions at 7:30.
St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran
church-Sunday school at 9 a. m. !;
services at 10 a. m.
st. Henry's Catholic church-Low
mass at a. M; high mass at 10 a. m. !;
vespers at p. m.
ST. Marks church-Sunday school
and bible class at 9 a. M; services at
10 a. m.
First Church of Christ Scientist, 500
Fifth street-Services at 10:45 a. m.
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Invest little money In a News
Want AID. 1t will return a profit.
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The home paper-The News. Read
the News.
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Social Doings

Members of B. P. o. Elks, No. 666,
initiated a class of nine members in
the lodge rooms Wednesday evening.
In CONJUNCTION with the meeting a
farewell banquet was rendered three
members who are called to join the
colors: Prof. E. l.. Grady of the Wa
tertown high school, Percy CRUDE and
Melvin Norbert. Exalted Ruler O. C..
Wertheimer presided at the banquet
board and the address to the depart
ing brothers was delivered by Attor-
ney H. G. Rehm The response was
made by Prof. Grady. A most pleasant
time was enjoyed and many we'll
wishes expressed for the safe return
of the members called.
Mr.. Henry Burn and Miss Alma
Hackbarth, both of Neosho, were
united in marriage Sunday, April IA
by Rev. William LANCE, in Lebanon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Christian were
the attendants. Mr.. and Mrs. Burn will
make their home in Lebanon, where
the groom is engaged in farming.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-04-26
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