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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
MRS. JOSEPH AMANN
CALLED BY DEATH
after LONG ILLNESS
Was Born OH the Ocean While Parents
Were On Way To America From
Bayaria-Funeral On
Monday.

Mrs. Joseph Amann, whose maiden
name was Frances Huttner, died
Thursday evening in the family home,
500 Second street, after an illness of
several weeks. She had been in failing
health for the past year and her death
was not unexpected She was born
while her parents were on their way
from Bavaria to this country, on the
Atlantic ocean, October 8, 1858, and
came with her parents directly to
Watertown, where she has since re-
sided. In 1877 she was united in we'd
lock with Joseph Amann, who sur
wives her. Four sisters, Mrs. Susan
Robe1, Mrs. Carrie Rebholz, Milwau-
kee, Mrs. Rose EversOn, OcOnomowoc,
and Mrs. Annie Ullyeling Rose Creek,
Mimi, and one brother, Henry HUT
ner, Elkhorn, also survive. August
Huttner of this city is a nephew. The
funeral will take place on Monday
morning with services in St. Henry's
church at 10 o'clock The burial will
be in St. Henry's cemetery.
o.
The funeral of Mr.. julius Heitz will
take place on Sunday afternoon. Ser
vices will be held in the home at 2
o'clock and the burial will be in the
Lutheran cemetery Mr.. Heitz was &C
cidentally killed by train near Rich
wood while returning from rabbit
hunting.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
LARGE CROWDS
GREET SANTA
AT XMAS TREE
Community Christmas Tree Exercises
Attract Thousands and Despite
Cold Weather There Was Plenty
Of Christmas Spirit.

Watertown went over the top in it's
community Christmas tree program
and like all affairs started in the city
which has a worthy object back Of it,,
the city stands pat. The program was
arranged for Christmas eve but the
weather conditions prevented that
and it was adjourned until Thursday
afternoon. The weather man was good.
The thermometer registered 26 when
the exercises started. Mayor Mulber-
ger pushed the button at 4:55, illum-
mating the big white star, which was
a gift of the Stuebe Floral Co.
Hundreds of people thronged the
square at the intersection of North
First and Madison streets. The Water
town News was issued at p. m. to
give all the people the news that the
program would be held in the after
noon at the hour scheduled in the
original program.
Shortly after 4 p. M. the crowd be-
gan to gather until all roadways lead
ing to the tree were blocked. The sig
nal for lighting the tree was given at
4:55, delay being occasioned from
some cause. Mayor Mulberger pushed
the button and the big white star at
the apex of the tree cast it's silvery
radiance over ALL A few moments
later the mayor turned the switch
which Illuminated the whole tree car
rying hundreds of red, white and blue
lights and streamers. The Christmas
spirit was evident when the tree
bloomed into it's full glory and the
first number on the program was rem
dered. Although delayed in starting,
the regular program was carried out
each number being we'll rendered and
all deserving credit for the successful
rendition of the whole
Kris Kringle and his sleighbells in
all his respondent glory arrived
shortly before the close of the pro-
gram. He was introduced by the
mayor, who accounted for his delay by
saying that the blizzard of Tuesday
had interfered with his original plans
Gifts to the children of sacks of pea
nuts and candy was a part of his duty
and they were dispensed with the ut
most good cheer, but in the confusion
and the crowds some of Santa's gifts
did not find their way into the right
channels at all times, but then it was
our first attempt and We'll do better
next time.
Bert Smith as Santa Claus was a
big success.
Much credit is due all til ose who had
the community Christmas tree in
charge, and of course special thanks
are due those who participated in the
program. 1t was a decided success and
many people believe it should be held
each recurring year.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Treasurer's Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the tax
payers of the city of Watertown that
the tax rolls of the city have been de-
livered to me and that 1 will COM
mence collecting and receiving taxes
for the year 1918 at my office in the
city hall on Thursday, January 2, 1919,
and such taxes must be paid on or be-
fore January 81, 1919.
Taxpayers are requested to present
last years receipt, and, owing to the
payment of income tax, to call as early
as possible to avoid delay and penalty
for nonpayment of tax within proper
time.
Office hours-9 a. m. to II M; Las
p m. to p. NJ; Wednesday evenings,
7:30 to $780, Max Meier,
mon-fri-8t Treasurer.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Casualty List

List of Wisconsin men killed, wound
ed or missing in action:
Killed i'm Action.
Lieut.. Harold Craig, Milwaukee.
Sergt. Arthur Wilke, Milwaukee.
Edward Luedke, Milwaukee.
Sergt. Edward Cayo, Wausau.
John Bacon, Fond du Lac.
Ernie Dreher, Lavalle.
Died From Wounds.
John Debot, Green Bay.
Alvin Detloff, Milwaukee.
Nicolo Brizzu, Milwaukee.
Herman Lehwald, Milwaukee
Died of Disease.
Lieut.. Josiah Vowless, West De
pere.
Christ Fehrman, Comstock.
Walter Weight, Fall Creek.
Barney Shevland, Scandinavia.
George Clark, Waterloo.
George Hauck, Lancaster.
Ted Lawyer, Butternut.
Wounded Severely.
Fred Kapanke, Chaseburg.
Gust Apostopowlas, Milwaukee.
Louis Gruebling, Milwaukee.
John Yak, Milwaukee.
Arthur Bethke, Milwaukee.
Henry Gruendemann, Lodi.
Adolph Karbon, Manitowoc.
Herbert Palmer, Eau Claire
Clarence Link, Glenwood City.
Frank Promo, Marinette.
Wounded Slightly.
Fred Ourfuerst, North Milwaukee.
Paul Bartkowski, Milwaukee.
Missing i'm Action.
Lieut. Edwin Schmitt, Milwaukee.
Theodore Dretska, South Milwau-
kee
Lee Jenik, Mineral Point
Edward Bowen, ShebOygan.
Gail Gadson, Marshfield.
William Mauthe, Kimberly.
AdOlph Schenkat, North Freedom.
Returned to Duty, Previously Report.
ed Missing.
Walter Boettcher, Milwaukee.
Sam Giodana, Kenosha.
Will Lambert, Almena.
Martin Larson, Mcfarland.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
INCREASE IN BUSINESS.
Local Insurance Representative Re-
ceives Cheering News.

T. A. Wondreyka, local representa-
tive of the Old Line Life Insurance
company with Offices in the Bank of
Watertown building, today received a
statement from the president of the
company, which is a Wisconsin insti-
tuition with headquarters in Milwau-
kee, to the effect that the company
die $4,000 more examined business SO
far the present month than any pre-
vious month of the year, and 1907 ,00C
more business than during the same
period of 1917. A pretty good show
ing.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Eskimo KAYAK

One Of the oldest crafts ever seen
near Provincetown, Mass, was the Es-
kimo kayak, in which Explorer Donald
B. Macmillan padded about. The
kayak is a mans canoe and is built
on frame on which'is stretched skin,
water tight. 1t is handled with a dou-
BILE paddle, is decked over, and, with
an expert in it, is one of the safest
small craft known.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Roman Soldiers, "smokes.

Records recently discovered show
that the Roman soldiers in Caesars
time had their pipes. Of course they
knew nothing about real tobacco, as
that had not at that period been dis
covered. However, they did have pipes
and they smoked lavender and hemp.
and from all accounts they liked it
and it served almost the same purpose
In fact, it is said to have been a great
sOlace and stimulus to the soldiers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Attention Firemen.

A regular meeting of the Watertown
volunteer fire department will be held
at the city hall, Friday evening, Dec.
q, at 7:30 o'clock sharp. full at
tendance is desired
Jack Kuenzi, President.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Un-
settled tonight and Saturday, probab-
ly light snow tonight. Not much
change in temperature Coolest during
last night 9; warmest today 27.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
5000 Peru, JAMS Flee Chile.

Lima, Peru Dec. Pit is estimated
that 5000 PeruvianS have fled from
Chile to Peru and Bolivia during the
last month as res.i, of the crisis
between Chile and Peru.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Roll Is Growing.

Up to noon today a total of 2048 en-
rollments in the Red Cross chapter
for 1919 is reported. This does not in
clude the juniors. The drive ends next
Monday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
XONIA STATE BANK.
New Financial Institution Now Doing
BUSINESS.

The new bank at Ixonia, known as
the Ixonia State Bank, is now in
operation. 1t has capitalization of
$4,000. Edward Pugh of the town of
Ixonia is president Of the institution,
and Fred F. Wittenwyler of Water
town is the cashier. Mr.. Wittenwyler
is rural mail carrier out of Water
town and has been in the mail service
several years.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
CHR0 MIC
Sufferers

want to talk to you The fact that
you have been treated elsewhere
without benefit does not discourage
me in the least 1 am helping men and
women every day, effecting cures,
many times in cases pronounced in
durable by others, so that I feel sure
can do as much for you My counsel
will cost you nothing but my charges
for treatment will be reasonable and
not more than you will be willing to
pay for the benefits conferred.
1 treat Rheumatism, Nervousness,
Stomach and Heart Troubles, Ca
tarrh, Blood and Skin Diseases, Con-
stipation, Urinary and Kidney Dis
eases and Diseases peculiar to women.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

Years Old and
Have Saved $50"
Here is a good business letter from boy
who is going to make his way in the world
Theresa, Wis, Dec. Is, 1918.
The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen: I read i'm the Milwaukee Leader
about your percent investment. 1 am 10 years old
and have saved $50. My papa said should invest my
money with your Company. Please send your Note
to Theresa State Bank and Papa will be there to pay
the $50.
Yours respectfully,
ROOSEVELT II. SCHUSTER.
boy who has saved $50 at 49, and who
gets his fathers advice on how to invest it,
is boy who knows where he is going and
is on his way
This boy gets one of our $50, percent
5-year Gold Notes On May 1 and November
l each year he will clip off one of the ten
coupons on his Note, take it to his bank and
get $1.75 for this sem-annua1 interest
payment On November 1, 1923, the Com
pany will pay him back his $50. If he puts
his interest payments into savings &C
count at his bank-and we think this boy
will do that-his $50 by the time he is Is
will have grown to $3.50, plus bank inter-
est on his coupon deposits without any
further work worry on his part
Loafing money is as useless as loafing
man. Both should be busy, helping to pro-
duce the sevices and commodities that hui
man society needs. Both man and money
should get the best going pay for their
work. Our shrewd young friend in Theresa
has evidently learned how to get properly
paid for his work, and how to get the best
going wage for his money! too
We began the sale of So, 10000 of 7 per-
cent, 5-year, bond-secured Gold Notes of
The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light
Company on December Is. The demand for
the Notes from the people of Milwaukee
and Wisconsin has been prompt and graft
flying. Men and women in all walks of life
are taking advantage of this chance to put
their savings into SAFE percent HOME
INVESTMENT.
The Notes are for sale in $50, S1OO, $500
and 81 900 Sizes
TERMS: Par for cash; no accrued in
terest to pay; your Notes start earning 2
percent interest for you the day you buy
them; you draw interest twice a year: YOU
get your purchase money back in cash
November 1, 1928.
SALES OFFICE: Securities Depart
ment, ground floor, corner Third and Syca-
more streets, PUBLIC SERVICE BUILD
ING, Telephone Grand 1913: Call "Securi-
ties Department.
Out-Of-tOwn buyers are asked to order
through your home banks; if you prefer to
order direct from the Company, Notes or
dered will be delivered to you through your
home banks, G.. o. D.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
At the Theatres

Sunday at the Classic Carmen Of
will be shown. Clara Williams takes
the leading role The settings are
taken in and around Skagway, Alaska
and furnish many thrills. There will
be matinee at 2:3O with two shows
in the evening, at GAS and e:15.
Tickets are now on sale at the box Of
flee for the first show in the evening
only. There is not moment in the
entire picture that is not tense and re-
plete with thrills. The fight scene in
many ways supersedes those of "The
Spoilers" and "The Flame of the Yu-
kOn"
''The Border Raiders" which will
be seen at the Majestic tonight, will
please picture-gOers because it is of
nature that has universal appeal
opium smuggling by Cinnamon as well
as whites, with government secret SER
vice men after them. The locale of the
story is given as the Mexican border,
and the time, after the Mexican war.
The Chinese den is realistic and the
characters convincing A few thrills,
suspense and some heart interest will
be found in several of the situations.
Enid Bennett in "The Vamp" will
be the star attraction at the Majestic
Sunday. 1t is a Paramount feature and
was produced by Thos. H. Ince There
is well sustained plot. The vamp
wins her husband and also eXerts her
talents in this gentle art to win the
secrets of a vile schemer employed by
the Germans. Enid Bennett has won
derful role. She is splendidly sup
ported.
Saturday at the Classic Alma Reu-
bens in "The Ghost Flower" and La
dies First" a Mac Sennatt comedy,
will be the bill
Saturday at the Majestic the fifth
and sixth episodes of "Fighting Trail
together with an Allied War Review
will be the bill.
Hands Up" and "Sons of Democ-
racy" will be seen at the Classic to-
night.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Central Labor Union Meeting Friday

The regular monthly meeting of Wa
tertown Central Labor Union will be
held in Union hall Friday evening
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

News want ads are smar but the
cost is smaller, but wise investors uss
them for best results
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

The home paper-The News. Read
the News
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
Food Prices

Following are the food prices set
for Watertown by the food admins
tratiOn.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

The home paper--Watertcwn News
Read the News.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27
}. S. Kings, NJ. D.
Office 100 Main Street. Phone 2S3-W
Residence PIP N. Washington Street
Phone 121-W
Office Hours Except Sunday:
400 TO 400 p. M.
1900 TO $500 EVENINGS
Practice Limited to City Visits
and Office Consultation After
January l, 1919.
Should Say Not.

TITS all right to pay as you go" OBJ
served the almost philosopher, 'but If
you have to pay % cents street car
fare to get there and back, the chances
are you won't GO"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

Job work done at News office
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

Hands Up" and "Sons of Democ-
racy" will be seen at the Classic to-
night.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

Saturday at the Majestic the fifth
and sixth episodes of Fighting Trail"
together with an Allied War Review
will be the bill.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

Saturday at the Classic Alma Reu-
bens in ''The Ghost Flower" and La
dies First" a Mac Sennatt comedy,
will be the bill.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-27

The Heavyweights rolled the follow
ing scores at the West Side alleys
Thursday evening:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-21
Most Expensive Hair Cut
In All History Is Text
of Bruce Evans Sermon

The most expensive hair cut in his
tory was the subject of Bruce Evans
last night at the Baptist church when
he spoke to the largest audience he has
yet addressed during his stay in the
city. The house was packed and jam
med long before Mr.. Evans arrived.
Sampson was a mighty man physical.
ly said the evangelist. He could slay
a thousand men with the jawbone of an
ass. He could take the gates and bars
of city and go up the side of noun
tain with them but he met his Waterloo
in the Vaccinations of poor frail little
woman. Every man has his predominant
ing temptation. To one man it may be
that of Sampson. To another it is one
thing and to his neighbor it may be
an entirely different proposition. To
realize that truth is to make a man
have charity on his fellow men who in
their weakness make mistakes.
Saturday night Bruce Evans spoke
to the largest crowd ever gathered to-
gather in the Methodist church of Sill
verton, according to Rev. Mr., Smith the
pastor. Sunday the evangelist preached
five times and at the evening service
he was very visibly tired Tuesday night
he breaches on the "Second Coming of
Christi He speaks tonight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-21
CLIMAX APPROACHES
IN CLNTRAL POWERS
Notice Served On Germany
Austria VIII Not Fight for
Pan-GeI1nany
BY J. w. T. Mason

written for the United Pressl
New York, Jan. 21.-As direct re-
suit of President Wilson IS and Premier
Lloyd George statements of war aims,
Austria-Hungary is apparently prepar-
ing to break with the militarists of Ger.
many. The most serious situation that
has developed within the Central Pow.
ers since the beginning of the war is
now rapidly coming TO climax.
The only reason Germany is contin.
uing the war is that the demands OF
the militarists. who want to insure the
extension of a policy of kaiserism and
international lootings, are still insistent.
Austria Hungary no longer has any in
terest in such a program. Notice, in the
plainest terms, is now being served on
Germany that the Austro- -Hungarians
will not continue to fight for pan Ger
man objectives.
President Wilson Is declarations of
wars purpose, though meant primarily
to encourage the German people to ac-
cept a democratic peace, are exerting
their first profound influence upon the
people of Austria-Hungary.
An honorable peace, safeguarding
Austria Hungary interests, awaits only
acceptance at Vienna. Under these con
ditions the Austro- -Hungarians have be-
gun an agitation against continuing the
war for militaristic ideals that threat
en- he grayest conse1enees in Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-21
Senator Chamberlain
Introduced Bill Over
Wilson's Objections
By L. @. Martin

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Jan. 21.-In the face Of
President Wilson s avowed opposition,
Senator Chamberlain today introduced
his bill in the senate to create a war
eabinet.''
Chamberlain s action followed confer
ences between President Wilson and
Senators Martin and Simmons, demo-
cratic leaders, today, at which the pres
ident announced his opposition to the
measure.
That one of the most vigorous fights
in congress will ensue over the bin is
certain. The president had entered the
lists against the measure, calling in mum
erous legislators today for conferences
at the White House. He talked with
Majority Leader Kitehin and Represen-
tative Kahn and Dent of the house mil
itary committee, among others--ap-
parently to Illustrate favorable action
on the bill.
Administration forces began activity
Immediately after the introduction Of
the measure. Senator Lewis, Illinois, OBJ.
jected to immediate consideration. Sem
ator Swanson, Virginia, acting chair.
man of the naval committee, demanded
that the measure be referred to the ma.
val committee as well as the military
committee.
1t seemed evident the bill IS oppon.
ents have decided to delay it as much
as possible through fight on refer
ence to committee tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-21
Salem Ministers Give
Banquet to DR.. DOney

The Salem Ministerial association
gave a banquet at the Marion today
in honor of the leaving of President
Carl Gregg Doney for France for ar
my Y. M. G. A. work. Aside from par
taking of the banquet each of the
guests made a short speech expressing
the honor he felt beg wed upor him
self and the association by DR.. Doneys
selection for the new work he is to
take up, to which DR.. Doney made APP
Ipropriate response.
The following guests were present;
DR.. Carl Gregg Doney, R. N. Avison,
H. N. Aldrich, Carl II. Elliott, T. B.
Ford, O. B. Gingrich, E. S. Hammond,
IG. F. Holt, Alexander Hood, A. F. La
ley, James Lisle, G. L. Lowell, Capt.
Jessie Miller, f. II. Neff, f, T. Porter,
f. Sherwood, E. NJ. Smith, Jacob Stol'-
Ter, H. J. Talbot, J. S. Rhodes, J. w.
Perkins, j. o. Hail. James T. Matthews
Gustave Ebsen, f. Won Eschen, Vim.
f. Kirk, Dean Geo Alden, Bruce Ev-
ans, Rev. Bennett of Silverton, Sec
retary Rawden of the state anti-saloon
league, and Hon. Frank C. Jackson of
Seattle
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-21
farewell PROGRAM
FOR DOCTOR D()NEY
Record Breaking Grove
Gathers to Say Goodbye
and God Speed

The farewell program to DR.. Doney
together with the unwilling Of a tablet
containing the names of 68 members
of the church who have entered the
service and the unfurling of a service
flag containing 72 stars, was the oe-
casion of a record breaking crowd at
the First Methodist Episcopal church
at the service last evening.
A number of special patriotic selec-
tions were rendered by the choir, and
short addresses were made by speakers
representing the various interests of
the city. Dr. r. N. Avison, pastor of
the church, had charge of the exercises.
The complete program. as presented
was as follows:
By the Choir-'sTenting Tonight;
f'The Battle Cry of Freedom"
"Columbia the Gem of the Ocean. -
America" by Choir and Congregation
Invocation, President H. j. Talbot.
Recessional,' by the Choir.
Offering and Offertory.
''Stars and Stripes" University Glec
Club.
Presenting the Tablet and Flag.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Choir
and Congregation.
Addresses, not exceeding five minutes
each
First Church-Dr. R. N. Avison.
The Ministerial Union-Dr. G. F.
Holt.
The Oregon Conferenee-Dr. t B.
Ford.
The Commercial Club--Mr. Walter
Denton.
The Y. M. C. AIR. w. 1. Staley.
The State-Governor JAMES Witty
combe.
The Trustees-Dr B. L. Sleeves.
The Faculty-Prof. ]. O. Hall.
The Students-Mr Harry Bowers.
Somewhere in France President
Carl G. .Doney.
HThe Battle Hymn of the Republic
Choir and Congregation.
Benediction-Dr. James Lisle
The tablet, whirh was presented by
the official board, contained roll of
68 names, and was unveiled by Mrs
F. A. Anderson and Mrs. w. F. Proctor
The service flag, presented by the
Ladies Aid Society and containing 72
names, was unfurled by Mrs. w. E
Vincent and Mrs. A. A. Lea. The pas.
tor announced that since the tablet
had been ordered there were four more
names to be added, which accounted
for the greater number Of stars in the
service flag, and that an additional
four names had been reported to those
yesterday evening, making a total Of
eight names to go toward a new
tablet and to be placed ON the service
flag. 80
Each of the speakers paid a glowing
tribute to President Doney and Will
lamette university and to the men
who have already entered the service
DIR. Doney responded in pleasing
manner, expressing only the highest
faith and hopes in the future of Will
lamette and of Salem and of the ma
! ton.
Dr. Doney leaves tomorrow for the
east preparatory to embarl1ing fol
France to take up the study of the
army Y. M. C. A. work. He will be
absent six months.