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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all the neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
sympathy during our bereavement,
the death of our mother Mrs. Doro-
thea Weigel; also to the Rev. futile
and the undertaken, Carl F. Nowack.
The Children.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25
High School Notes

-
The Seniors have received their
class pins. The pin is of gold and is a
pretty design, having the w. H. S. in
relief in the center with "19" on one
side and '1S" on the other.
The Forum Debating society elect
ed officers for the term as follows:
President, Edward King; vice pres
ident, Wayne King; secretary, Thorn
as Reed; treasurer, Alfred Bentzin.
The Senior Girls club held social
in the gymnasium Tuesday evening. A
pleasant time was enjoyed discussing
school affairs and participating in mu-
sic and games. Luncheon was served.
The Girls Glee club enjoyed a
sleigh ride party Monday evening,
followed by a social in the gym. Mu-
sic and games furnished the enter
tainment A luncheon was served, af-
ter all had grown tired of the social
diversions.
The second semester spelling quiz
was completed today. The entire fac
ulty took part. The assembly periods
of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
were devoted to this test. The twenty
five lowest pupils will take spelling
each day during the semester COM
mencing February 1.
The Webster Debating society will
have the following program for the
meeting to be held Wednesday, Feb
ruary 10:
Current Events------------R. Setback
the Federal government should be
paramount to that of the states in
conservation of natural resources,
limited to forestry, WaterpOwer, or
minerals
Affiramtive-C. Seibel, F. Kresenske,
A. Hertel; Negative-L. Moser, j.
Malloch, M. Fitzgerald
Three Minute, Speech----s Maerzke
Defamation Jones
Special Number Weiner
Business
Critic Thomas
Interest in the coming basketball
game at Columbus has reached fever
pitch. Loyal fans of the balloon are
massing together to go to the game
Many not interested in the sport for
the sake of the game intend making
the trip and participate in the social
that is to follow. Columbus has a
strong team and will give the follow
ers of the sport an opportunity to see
whether the local is in the running
for the championship. So far neither
five has lost game and the event will
be watched with interest by all teams
scheduled to play against them.
Those going to the game can get
there in time if they take the GAS
train tonight The return will be made
Saturday morning, the train leaving
Columbus at 2:04 and arriving here
at 2:39.
The Camera club members have
been busy the past two weeks securing
hS" hiOiipoi D. ihO WI OOluS uohO
along camera lines is original in that
the object of the association is to get
practical experience in the taking, de-
veloping, printing and finishing of
pictures. The high school laboratory
is equipped with a dark room which
is used by the members. Pictures are
made by individuals and the finished
film and pictures are made subjects
of criticism or commentator by the
body in their meetings. Prof. Fall
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25
THE WEATHER

Wisconsin = Generally fair and
much colder tonight and Saturday.
with cold wave; fresh northwest
winds. Coolest during last night 5;
warmest today %.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25

coner OF the chemistry department is
advisor and gives the members the
chemical side of the art. Miss Thiel-
man is also faculty advisor. Papers
on topics of interest to the members
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25

are read at their meeting and new
phases in the field of photography are
discussed. Fred Kaercher is presi-
dent. The organization has about
thirty members enrolled with many
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25
MEETINGS
Tonight.

Tonight.
Central Labor Union.
st. Johns Church Choir.
LiederkranZ.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-25
WATERFOWL men DRAWN
DODGE COUNTY JURY

Several Watertown men were drawn
to serve as jurors at the February
term of the circuit court for Dodge
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21
RECORD OF COLORED FIGHT
ING TROOPS TO MAKE
BRIGHT PAGE IN HISTORY.

Somewhere in France-Wnen
this war is over, and peace, last
ing peace, declared, and the neces-
itous censorship has been lifted so
one may mention the names of ar
my units, cities and towns, the
Colored historian who records the
history of the Colored soldier in
this war, will need no imaginative
powers to tell of the service, the
daring deeds of valor, and the in
comparable fighting Colored men
did over here in France. Verdun,
No Mans Land, Belleau s Woods,
Chateau -Thierry, Scissors, the
Vesle, Argonne, Champagne, ct
al, are vast urns which contain
the story of how Americas $ black
soldiers fought; how they dared,
bled and died "to make the world
safe for democracy" Bordeaux,
Brest, st. Nasair, Monitor, ct. al,
will forever tell a story of the
big achievement of the Colored
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21
HANS FEARS NEGROES, SAYS
CHIEF YEOMAN ENDRIZZI,
JUST BACK FROM
FRANCE

Milwaukee.-"The Negroes GER
tainly deserve a lot of praise for
the work they are doing over
there" said William Endrizzi,
Chief Yeoman of U. S. S. West
Ekonk, just back from France,
and visiting at the home Of Mrs.
La Flex, So. Summit Ave-, over
the weekend. "They are con-
stantly cited for bravery and the
Germans fear them"
Chief Yeoman Endrizzi has just
received an honorable discharge
after four years Of service, but he
re-enlisted for another term. He
is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan En-
drizzi, Hurley, Wis.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21
IDLEWILD NOTES

Sunday was Turkey Day at the
Idlewild. Come next Sunday for
a Duck Dinner.
The American Woodmen with
Mr.. j. III. Watkins in charge as
superintendent Of Chicago district
has opened a beautiful branch Of
flee in the Idlewild.
VIM. r. Cawan, one of Chicago S
substantial citizens, was given a
birthday surprise party at the
beautiful home of Mr.. Chas. Jack
son, 4403 Prairie avenue on Sat-
urday night, last. The occasion
being the Goth in the life of Mr.
Cawan. Among those present
were DIR. Geo. G. Hall, Ed. II.
Wright, f. II. Morris, Maj. r. r.
Jackson, Louis b. Henderson, JAS.
Madden, Geo. Halt, Chas. McGOo-
den, DR.. C. 4. Bentley, A. c. Har-
ris and others. Beauregard f.
Moseley of the Idlewild acted as
POSTMASTER.
Mrs. j. G. Clemens, wife of Mr..
j. Grant Clemens, was a welcome
Sunday visitor at the Idlewild.
Mrs. Walter II. Thomas, late Of
Milwaukee, accompanied by Mrs.
G. E. Mckinley and Mrs. E. f.
Thomas, was at the IdlewiId Sun
day and complained about being
unable to get her paper, the Blade,
sent to her new Chicago address.
Mrs. Carey b. Lewis has be'
and is quite busy arranging detal.
and disposing Of reserve seats for
the Roscoe G. Simmons meeting
at the 8th Regt. Nov. 26.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21
FROM OVERSEAS

Chicago.-The following letter
from Capt. Samuel R. Gwynne, of
the old Sth Illinois N. G., now
somewhere in France, will in
terest your readers many of whom
know him. The letter was received
by the Postal Clerks Cheer Club
of Canal Station, former fellow
employees Of the captain;
In the Trenches, Sept. %, '18.
To My Kind Friends:
1t is with deep gratitude that
| thank you all for the most
thoughtful expression of remem-
brance and best wishes. Could !
but picture to you the scene in
which we are, the long nights of
strain and acute discomfort, | am
quite sure that you would realize
how great was my Joy and pleas
ure when your remembrance came.
And in behalf of the American
boys over here. allow me the pleas
ure of thanking each and all of
our good old faithful Z, S., for the
loyalty and faith that inspire us
in our stern task Of making the
principles of liberty secure for all
peoples.
Your kind, inspiring letters, the
smokes, jam and other articles of
comfort all are evidences that you
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Minor,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis, Kenosha,
Wis.
Jos. Young, Chicago.
Frank johnson, Detroit, Mich.
David II. Adams, Camp Grant.
1t. John A. Fard, Camp Grant
1t. BENZ. f. Preston, Camp
Grant.
George c. Shannon, St. Paul,
MINI.
John w. Hall, Detroit, Mich.
Burns Mcclure, Joliet, Ill.
S. NJ. johnson, Kenosha, Wis.
Vim. Johnson, Hammond, Ind
Mae johnson, Hammond, Ind.
F. j. Williams and wife, New
York.
Jas. f. Hayes, Boston, Mass.
and others.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

SECRETARY BAKER TALKS TO CoLoRED SOLDIERS
IN FRANCE
Coored Troopers and That
They Hold Nations History in Their HandsWar Chief Warm
ly Greeted and Gains Much First Hand Information.

who helped to make
possible the victories of the fight
ing men at the front. The Y. NJ.
G. A. huts scattered here and there
and in which now labor so splen-
didly and self-sacrificingly Color
ed Y. NJ. C. A. workers, will bear
testimony, years after they have
been deserted, of the part these
non-combatants took in helping
and buoying up our boys. The
story of how Crispus Attucks fell
at Lexington in 1776 will be but
a juvenile-a "Mother Goose"
bedtime story beside the story of
how our boys fought, and fell, at
Champagne. Fort Pillow and
NIilliken's Bend of the Civil War
will pale beside Chateau-Thierry
and Argonne. The story Of the
Spartans at Thermopylea, and
Tennyson s Charge of the Light
Brigade" as a recitation by the
amateur elocutionists, will give
place to the charge of the Colored
troops, from America, at Cham
pagne. The story of our ColOred
troops, combatants and nOn-com-
batants, in this war will make ev-
cry Colored man, woman and child
of today and tomorrow, proud of
their race, and proud they were
such one hundred per Gent Amer
lean as to do their bit cheerfully
in this war. View it from any
angle you may; locate yourself in
any section of the United States
you may, you will find, after this
war, that the New Day and New
Duty" our friends have been pro
phesying for us will be present,
and because Of the record of vaior
made by ColOred soldiers here in
France, while pushing the Hun
back from Chateau-Thierry into
Wilhelmstrasse. These Colored
soldiers over here-now quite two
hundred thousand, are proud they
are here. They would not eX-
change the opportunity they have
had for rendering service to their
country for all the tabled riches
Of Golconda. When German mill
tarism has been crushed beyond
restoration, and glorious peace
shall have been achieved by the
Allies, these Colored soldiers,
such as survive, will be eager to
return to the United States glad
that they had and accepted the
opportunity to serve well their
country and civilization. Such as
may fall on the field of battle
and many will have-will beam a
smile of satisfaction, before enter
ing into eternity, that they had
the glorious privilege of dying in.
and for, a righteous cause to ad-
vance their race back in the states.
and everywhere. Contact with the
men over here confirms this state
ment. knowledge of things over
here makes it possible for me to
declare that the pages in the his
tory of this war will transmit to
posterity no records of stoical en-
durance and valor more lasting
than the record made by Colored
troops from Bordeaux to the
| Rhine.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

Accredited representative of the G
ommittee on Public Information.
Somewhere in France-With a
gasoline can as rostrum, Secre-
tary Of War Baker, in the course
of his inspection tonr over here,
addressed an audience of more
than 1000 colored stevedore
troops during their lunch hour.
The speech, as well as the entire
stage setting, was highly informal.
Part of the Secretary's audience
lay sprawled upon the roof of
half finished warehouse overlook
ing the focal gasoline can, and
nearly all of them went on MUNICH
ing the contents of their mess kits,
as it was intended they should do.
The Secretary told the men how
proud the people-all the people,
home were of them, and especially
how proud their own race was of
them. He told them a couple of
short, comical stories that quickly
surrounded him with an amphi-
theatre of white teeth all set in
broad smile. When he wound up
by telling them that when he got
back to America he was going to
tell their people how well they
had been doing, and the big shove
they were giving to the army sup
plies which made it possible for
the men at the front to win bat
ties, he got such a "hand" as only
strong and honestly-calloused
palms can give a speaker. Both
before and after his talk to them,
Secretry Baker mingled among
the men, asking them questions
right and left, and thus getting
much first-hand information from
these colOred stevedores.
Perhaps the most impressive
feature of the Secretary trip
among the colored men over here
was at Blois. Here there is bat
talon of Class B and G men, all
of whom had been wounded in ac-
ton, and many of whom proudly
wore the Croix de Guerre or the
d. s. c. They were lined up for
inspection, together with their
splendid band, also composed of
B and G men. The Secretary
would not consent to their being
introduced to him, but, as he put
it: "It is an honor to be intro
duced to you" From the middle
of the boxing ring and bandstand
combined, which is the pride of
the Blois camp, Mr. Baker told
them how much their efforts had
been appreciated by the nation /;
how greatly the nation was indebt-
ed to them, and how they = all
of them - would be marked men
in their communities throughout
their entire lives for the service
they had rendered their country
in time of urgent need. "In after
years." he said, "men will come
home to their families and tell
with pride, and with a glow upon
their faces, how they had met and
fought with valiant fighting col
ored men at Belleau Wood, at Cha
teau Thierry, at Scissors, on the
Vesle and at Champagne. Con-
cluding, Secretary Baker said to
these colored troopers "The his
tory of America is in your hands,
for you have enlarged it and help
ed to make it what it is today
thing to fill every American with
PRIDE
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

Buy a ticket and hear Eli Rice
Tuesday night at the First Bap-
tist church, corner Carroll and
Dayton ST., Miss Edna Strothers
of Beloit will accompany him.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

Eli Rice, Wisconsin's phenome-
nal singer, will appear at the First
Baptist church, white. lie will be
assisted by local talent. Miss Ed
ma Strothers will accompany him.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21
Arrivals at Beautiful Idlewild,
so e. 33rd St., Chicago.

w L. ootu o., NulOdSO'
Mrs. G.. NJ. d. b. f. Ashburn,
Chicago.
VIM. Shilton, Buffalo, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. John White, 10
liet, III.
W. NJ. Ray, New York.
A. VI. Peterson, Philadelphia.
p. p. Hedges, New York.
Emil Newton Madison, Wis.
b. G. Samuels, Bloomington, III
Will Dabney, Cleveland. q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kellogg, Gary, In
diana.
Gus Herman and wife. Chicago,
III.
G. w. G's,ly Tulsa, Okla.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-11-21

of The WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE
o this building during
Roomlales PaOrsEmegency Hospital model
Rfrgamg Plant with WaterLO and Long
phones each romEvey Outside Room due to
LaundyEectric Passenger Freight EeVaorsAuditO
rium-Pnemnaic
81 Private for Shmpoong IIairlreg and Mgng Maniur
ing and Chiropody.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
other Celebrations.

The Virginia State officers and leris.
iators who went o Camp Lee. as guest,
OF 'hc Three Hundred and Nineteenth
pennsylvania Regiment. this Afternoon
IN the celebration OF Lees birthday
were subsequently, taken in charge "a
guests by the Petersburg Chamber OF
Commerce, escorted 10 IIopcwelI and
rendered buffet lunch on their re-
turn 10 Petersburg.
pleasing ceremony took place thu,
afternoon at the I. w c. A. hostcss
house at Camp Lee. when a fine picture
OF General X. L. Lee was presented
TO the house by Petersburg Chapter.
Daughters of the Confederacy. and re-
ccivcd by Mrs. Eddy. the hostess OF ~.
house.
In celebration OF the day the Daugh-
ters OF the confcderacy gave tea thi,
AFTERNOON at the I. ". G. a.. at which
many guests were entertained Tho
day was generally observed "a a hnIi.
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20

crate Veterans held It's celebration OF
'he daE with their annual parade yes
to-day afternoon and banquet last
night. The veterans marched behind
their line drum corps. and were every.
where greeted with reverential respect
pS the people. aud the many soldiers on
the streets halted to salute them a.,
they passed.
mere were many guests at the ban
4uet which was rendered enjoyable ~
me speeches that were made. Tho
banquet was prepared by the Dough.
ters Of, the Confederacy and was servod
by score or more of pretty girls.
Granddaughters Of the Confederacy.
Past Commander II. S. Bcckwith actcd
as toastmastcr and introduced tho
speakers, the chief among whom was
former Attorney Samuel w
"iiiiams' Il veteran who fought around
petersburg. He was eloquent In his
tribute to the Confederate soldier and
his great commander Among the
guests were Colonel Hunt, Judge Adyo-
cate-general OF the EiShtieth Division.
captain Barker. a Union veteran. Of
pennsylvania; Judge John f.. Kephardt
OF the Superior Court OF Pennsylvania
ana Colonel James Anderson, a Union
veteran. OF Springfield, Mass. who
came down especially to attend the
Three Hundred and Nineteenth Reri-
inent at Camp Lee. all or whom re-
sponded to calls and made brief bu,
appropriate speeches
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Important Business. N.etin-

IN response TO the call Of President
l-ass'ter. OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
meeting OF merchants was held for
inc purpose of taking action relative
20 relieving the conrestcd conditions =,
inc freight terminals in This civ. IT
was brought out at tho meeting that
thtre are about 700 ears loaded with
freight consigned TO Petersburg NOR.
chants now standing on the railroad
sidihss IN this city awaiting unloadins
mes" '"V cars occupy several miles o.
.!achhGe AZ result of this inforna-
tion, resolutions were adopted calling
upon merchants to unload these cars
Immediately. that the cars may be put
TO other use. The Retail Merchants
ASSOCIATION this afternoon adopted res
buttons TO the same effect, and urged
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Thousands Affected.

SIN thousand or more persons ar.
ishcctcd by the closing OF the locn
Industrial plants under the fuel con-
eerVihg order and this docs not in
clude the several large pcanu. factoric,
which are exempted on the ground
mat they are food producers Bu, All
take the situation phiIosorhicaiIy and
are not disposed TO complain, rather TO
obey the order logically. Among those
thrown out OF employment arc hun.
dEcds or women and girls. who work in
cigarette and cigar factories. hut IL
Is said by a large manufacturers that
the temporary !dlcncss VIII not caus.
them any great anxiety. as the great
majority OF them hardly aver more
than four days work in week and
. little vacation. he believes would be
acceptable to tho girls on Monday
which Is declared 10 be a holiday, most
places Of business In the city viii b.
closed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Stock hOIders' NIertinr.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Community Savings and
Loan Corporation was held yesterday
and statement OF the satisfactory con
dltioh OF the company was read Tn,
io!!o"lnE officers were elected for tho
year. president w. NJ. Rucker: vice.
president and attorney, S. w. thinner:
Edward Eiecnbrun;
secretary and treasurer. w a. Trottcr,
Jr.; directors. tho above officers and L.
~ liohbS. III. l.. Harrison, W. IL VIII.
cox and l.. \. Roscnstock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
MOTTO I;S-l.egaI
COSIMONW t.ALTu OF VlRt;lNIA.
Department Of the state Corporation
t;Omm!ss ion.
Case No GAO

COMMONW t.ALTH OF VlRL;lNIA.
Department Of the state Corporation
Commission.
Case No. 649.
City OF Richmond. December 20 1917
Application OF steam railway com.
panicS for authority TO close frciEh,
stations IN Virginia at O'Clock L. NJ
Application having been made by W
-. Duke. chairman. on behalf OF va
TiouS railway companies for authority
TO close their freight stations in cities
and the commission having matureiy
considered the evidence and the argu-
mcnts presented, il is ordered that
leave be granted to said railway com
panies to close their freight stations in
cities for thci5recciving OF freight al
the hour of A r. NJ. on each working
day, except Saturdays:
II is further ordered that this ar
rangement shall not become effective
until proper notice to the public print
cd in type not smaller than thirty-Six-
days in stations, and publication OF the
change in closing hours has been made
twice in a paper having "A daily circu-
lat ion in each of the cities affected
1t is further ordered that copies of
this order shall be sent to the Chamb r
Of Commerce or Boards OF Trade Of all
cities in Virginia who are hereby re-
uuested TO investigate and 10 report to
tho commission their conclusions as to
the effect of the operation OF this order.
and whether the same is beneficial or
not to the business interests Of their
respective cities.
a Copy-Testc:
(Sisned l.. r. WILSON.
Clerk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Drive for $4,000.

y drive 10 raise $4,000. with which
TO pay current expenses for tho com
ing year and for dOrmitory improve.
mch'S' mas he"n decided upon by the
Young Womcn's Christian Association.
and viii he started Tomorrow. TIT,
action has been approved by leading
business men of the city The associa-
ton has heretofore been mainly sup
ported from outside sources, and It 4,
rex ihat tho time has come for Pc
tersburC citizens 10 take tho matter
ia hand and make the association in
ncpnnG.nt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Notes OF Interest,

Major benjamin Harrison, OF this civ
FORMER Mayor of HONEYWELL and com.
,nahder or the Second Battalion of the
Fourth Virginia Infantry. is ronn-tna
as critically i'll at Ashevi1Ic \ n
where he has heen for some weeks FOR
The benefit OF his health. Ills brother
~ Nat Harrison. and sister. Mrs. r. !.
GillS. have gone to his bedside.
The Petersburg branch of the British
american Tobacco Company. has opened
in connection with it's plant an unto
DATE cafeteria for the accommodation
OF it's employees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-20
Trnctors I'm Cochin Chin,

The French government OF Cochin
emma mas necoine Interested in the en-
ploNment of caterpillar ira ctors for The
cultivation of rice. On September %
1917. forty five horse power track
machine ralned at more than $4,000
United states currency was purchased
by telegraph. If the cxncri,ucnt IL
successful. larger orders will follow.
Everything depends upon whether this
tractor can operate in the soft rice.
paddy fields OF Cochin China.