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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
WATERFOWL HIGH SCHOOL
TRIMS sun PRAIRIE

The Watertown high school quintet
defeated Sun Prairie high school at
the latter place Thursday "a to IL
Sun Prairie put up stiff fight but at
the end the locals came out ahead
The first half was probably one of the
hardest fought contests in which the
locals engaged and the spectators
were on their feet from the beginning
of the game until the first half whistle
blew with Watertown in the lead by
one point, the score being s to 7. In
the second half by superior team work
the locals piled up 16 more points and
Sun Prairie counted 5 more. Brooks
and E. Archie are credited with five
baskets apiece, Pieritz one and E.
Archie had two free throws. Both
teams displayed flashes Of classy
team work but four passing and long
shot trys by the Sun Prairie crew
spelled defeat. The floor at Sun Prairie
is much smaller than the local court
and the baskets close to the wall, and
the locals threw away several oppOr-
tunities to score by misjudging and
erratic basket tossing.
Game Saturday.
There will be game at the high
school gym Saturday night when the
deaf mutes of the state school at
Delavan will play the local first
team. 1t will be an interesting game
as the visitors are unable to hear at
all and to see how quickly they stop
play when the whistle blows is well
worth watching. Mike" will not be in
his glory for his opponents can only
see him. They won't hear him.
The game is scheduled for o'clock
A preliminary game starting at 7:30
o'clock has been arranged between
the Webster and Lincoln school teams.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY.
Shack's Grocery in Conservation
Window Decoration.

Food will win this war Don't
waste it," reads placard in the win
dow of Schack's grocery store Imme-
diately back of it the portrait OF
George Washington hangs on a flag
border.
There are two displays in the win
dow. On one side is a group of eatables
labeled: These commodities contain
wheats, fats; use them sparing1y" In
the group are wheat flour, bacon anc
ham. The other group is labeled, Here
are substitutes for meat, wheat ant
sugar; use them freely" In either
group oleomargarine and wheat sub
stitutes are displayed
The display is an attractive one ant
brings home to the passerby the ne
cessity of conserving.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
CLOSED FISH SEASON.
March Will Usher In Period To Pro-
tect Finny Tribe.

March 1 will usher in the closed
season for hook and line fishing in the
inland waters of the state: Large and
small mouthed black bass, March 1 to
June Is; Oswego bass, green bass,
yellow bass, rock bass and white
bass, March 1 to May 20; pike, pick
erel and muskellunge March 1 to
May 20; trout, except lake trout, Aug
ust 81 to May l.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Art Display Here.

There will be an art exhibition in
the library Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend by the Saturday and
Corby clubs, who have been instru-
mental in bringing this exhibit of
paintings by Wisconsin artists.
The Milwaukee Art Institute is send
ing the display here. The entire dis
play will be explained by members of
the two clubs and short talks of inter-
est on Wisconsin painters have also
been arranged This is an unique and
rare treat to those who are interested
in works of art. To miss this oppor-
tunity, which comes but seldom, would
be doing an injustice to ones self
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
ARRIVED "OVER THERE"
Letter Received From Owain I
Hughes Thursday.

Mr.. and Mrs Owain T. Hughes of
this city are in receipt of letter
from their son, Owain T. Hughes,
stating that he arrived safely "over
there" The young man is a member
of Co. D, 10th Regular u S. Engin-
GERS, American expeditionary forces.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kruger have
received a like letter from their son
Walter, who is now across the water
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
MUST BE A CITIZEN
BEFORE YOU CAN VOTE

In reply to numerous inquiries, the
News points out that under the law
of Wisconsin no one but a citizen of
the United States can vote at an
election. Unless born in this country
he must have his second papers This
of course refers to all people, no mat
ter what their nationality may be- And
it naturally follows that if they can
not vote they cannot hold office
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
ARMY GRADES AND SALARIES
DISCUSSED BY SCHOOL MAN

E. L. Grady spoke in the assembly
of the High school Thursday afternoon
on grades of army commands and pay
of privates and non-commissiOned Off
GERS and officers of the United States
army. All pupils were requested to
visit teacher Grady's address which is
as follows:
Private.
l. Lowest rank. The private has no
command His compensation for for
eign service are his food, quarters,
clothing, medical attentions and $33
per month.
2. First-class private. He has no
command; receives $3.50 per month.
8. on-commissioned officer. Low
est rank corporal commands a squad.
A squad consists of eight men. His
pay is $4,000 per month, plus food,
clothes, medical attention.
f. Sergeant He commands at times
platoon in the army. A platoon con-
sists of 40 to so men. His pay is $44
per month and food, clothes and medi-
cal attention.
First sergeant. Commands a platoon
His pay is $50 per month, plus food,
clothes and quarters.
5. Sergeant. He has no command.
His pay is $50 per month, plus food,
clothes and quarters.
6. Quarter master sergeant. He has
no command, his pay is $50 per month,
plus food, clothes and quarters.
Z. Ordnance sergeant He has no
command. His pay is $50 per month,
plus food and quarters.
s. Cadet of United States military
academy. He has no command His
pay is $500 per year, plus his food,
clothes, quarters and medical atten-
ton.
9. Commission officers. Lowest
rank
TO- Second lieutenant command a
platoon. His pay is $1700 per year,
plus food, clothes, quarters and medi-
cal attention.
II. First lieutenant commands a
platoon. His pay is $4,000 pear, plus
food, quarters and clothes.
r. Captain commands a company
A company is composed of two to four
platoons. His pay is $4,000 per year
49, Major He commands a batta-
lion which consists of four companies.
His pay is $4,000 per year.
IA. Lieutenant colonel He is sec
ond in command in a regiment His
pay is $500 per year.
Is. Colonel Commands a regiment
which is composed of three battalions
His pay is $4,000 per year.
16. Brigade general Commands a
brigade composed of three regiments
His pay is $4,000 per year.
II. Major general. Commands a
division composed of three brigades.
His pay is $4,000 per year
Is. Lieutenant general and army
corps consists of two or more divi-
sions. His pay is Sill 900 per year.
10. General Commands an army
composed Of two or more army corps
First-General staff corps.
Second-Adjutant general apart
ment
Third--Inspectors general apart
ment.
Fourth-Judge advocates general
apartment.
Fifth-Quarter masters corps.
Sixth-Medical apartment
Seventh-Ordnance apartment
Eight-Battalion of insular affairs
Ninth-Signal corps.
Tenth-Engineers corps.
For the purpose of equiping, in
specting and directing the army there
are the following corps apartments:
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
MEETING POSTPONED
OWING TO CLASH OF DATES

The patriotic meeting planned for
tonight at Turner Opera house under
the auspices of the Dane County Coun-
Gil Of Defense, has been postponed to
a future date owing to the entertain
ment planned by the Elks for Wash
ington's birthday. The date of the
postponed meeting will be announced
later.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Going To France.

Raymond j. Hefty, a former resi-
dent Of this city, is now stationed with
the troops at Camp Merritt, N. ]. He
will leave shortly for France in a
clerical capacity with seventy-four
others for General Pershing.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Public Auction.

The undersigned will offer at public
auction at 119 O'Connell street, on the
west side of the river, one block north
on North Water street, then one-halt
block west on O'COnnell street, in the
city of Watertown, on Tuesday, March
IL, 1918 Fair day., at 80 O'Clock
one lot, six-room brick house and
barn Inspection can be made anytime
before or on day of sale.
J. L. KuenZi, Prop.
F. ]. Mccall, Auctioneer
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Loses Life On Ice.

Frank Schimmelpfenning was found
dead at Oconomowoc, the body being
discovered on the ice on Fowler lake
a few feet from Schimmelpfenning'
fishing shanty. He was a former city
clerk.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Home From Camp Grant.

A number of Uncle Sans boys came
home today from Camp Grant and will
remain until Sunday evening. Among
those from this section were Adolph
Kruger and George Calhoun.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
MEETINGS

Tonight.
Central Labor Union.
ST. Johns Church Choir.
LiederkranZ.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER

For Wisconsin-Fair and warmer
Coolest Wednesday night II below
zero Coolest Thursday night 8.
Warmest today q.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
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One may feel great love for an old
hat, but that does not improve the ap-
pearance of the hat-Milwaukee Jour-
nal.
Subscribe for tha NpUs
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Invest a little money in News
Want Ad 1t will return a profit
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Miss Irene Zimmerman will enter
tain the A. E. R. club at a six o'clock
dinner this evening at her home in
Cady street, it being the occasion of
her birth anniversary.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

The WilkOwsk High Lilies will roll
Saturday night, and the fans hope to
see them make a clean sweep in the
team event
The Imperials of Fond du Lac, state
champions, are scheduled to roll at
the Kennel alleys tonight.
Harry O'Brien and Walter KuenZi
will roll in the doubles at the Kennel
alleys tonight at 7 o'clock.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Miss Gertrude Nickels entertained a
number Of young friends at her home
in College street Wednesday evening.
The time was pleasantly spent in mu-
sic and games. A delicious luncheon
was served at late hour.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Miss Doris Miller entertained the
500 club at her home in Emerald
street Thursday evening
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Miss Maybelle Laskey was pleas
antly surprised at her home in Davis
street Thursday evening in honor of
her fourteenth birthday. The evening
was spent ir music, dancing and
games A dainty luncheon was served
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

l Damn The United States"
cried John Alton, Il wish | may never hear
of the United States again. and See What the
Same Man Said Fifty Years Later. See EDWARD
EVERETTE HALE'S linn ortal American
Classic.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

Miss Emma Sell entertained a num-
Der of friends at her home in North
The time was pleasantly spent in So
cial chat and novelty games. A de-
licious luncheon was served at late
hour.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22
Social DOingS

An imprOmptu party was held at
the home of Mrs Anna Goeldner in
West Main street Thursday evening.
The guests arrived unexpectedly, it be-
ing the occasion of her birth anniver-
sary. The evening was spent in social
chat, and a delicious luncheon was
served the guests.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-22

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Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
How,s Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls CatarTh Medicine.
Halln Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
nvo years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expeillng the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for q short time you will see
Ereet Improvement in your general
cine at once ana get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
+. ). CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY all Druggists. nc.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT

The Presbyterians Of Baxter
Springs are to be congratulated. In
less than a year they have as a So
ciety emerged from a protracted state
of lethargy into an active, healthy and
progressive institution which cannot
fail to prove power for good in the
community. The remodeling Of the
church edfice into a cheerful, inviting,
homelike place and the installation of
the beautiful new pipe organ are per-
haps the most noticeable evidences of
this new life, yet the well-filled pews
and the good cheer that pervades the
church atmosphere leaves no doubt in
the mind of the stranger that this old
yet new organization has taken a firm
er grasp upon the inward and spiritual
side of Christianity as well as a new
pride in the outward appearance of
their church.
The Presbyterians in this commun-
ity have lOosed the fetters Of penur-
iousness and self satisfaction and are
now reaching out to attract and vel
come others to their fold. They are
letting their light shine and in so do
ing they have ushered in for them
selves a new era of usefulness and
happiness.
The Daily Citizen cOngratulates the
Presbyterians on these achievements
and wishes for them continued growth
and prosperity. There is room fol-
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

McAdoo's resignation as dictator of
the railroads does not appear to dis
turb business in any way. Railroads
were operated long before he was put
in control and quite successfully, until
they were confronted with the
changed economic conditions which
lowered the purchasing power of a
dollar and necessitated increased pas
senger and freight rates. McAdoo has
managed to get by by arbitrarily
raising the rates, although it is said
that the roads under his control have
already shown a large deficit that
must be paid by the government. 1t
is quite probable that the solution of
the railroad problem of the country
lies in federal supervision rather than
government ownership.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

The War Risk Bureau, handling the
allotments paid TO soldiers wives ol
dependents, received some queer let
ters, which must have caused some Of
the 1901 clerks to fall of their stools
Here are a few sample extracts:
Previous to his departure we were
married to q justice Of the peace.
He was inducted into che surface.
have a 4-months-old baby and he
he is my only support.
A lone woman and parsely depend
ant.
He was discharged on a goiter and
went home on it.
Owing to my condition which !
haven't walked in three months for a
broken leg which is $75. ] enclose
lovingly yours.
/ am left with q child z months old
and she is a baby and can't walk.
In the service Of the United States
Armory. He was my best supporter.
l received my insurance polish and
have since moved my postoffice.
/ am his wife and only sir.
You ask for allotment number. !
have four boys and a girl.
Please correct my name and ! could
and would not go under an consumed
name.
/ amwriting in the Y. NJ. C. A. with
a piano playing in my uniform.
Please return my marriage certif-
cate, baby hasn't eaten in three days.
Now Mrs. Wilson / need help bad.
See if the president can't help me. !
need him to see after me. Both sides
of our parents are old and poor.
Please send me a wife's form.
/ have been in bed 13 years with
one doctor and intend to try another.
Dear Mr.. Wilson, have written to
Mr.. Headquarters and have received
no reply and if don't got one ! am
going to write to Uncle Sam himself.
l am a poor widow and all ! have is
in the front.
We have your letter. / am his
grandmother and his grandfather and
he was kept and bred up in this house
according to your instructions.
l amt received no pay since my
husband has gone from no where.
You have changed my little girl a
boy. Will that make any difference?
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

them here and room for every other
institution whose purpose it is to
make the community better and more
God fearing, without one sect having
occasion in any way to be jealous Of
another, or in any way seeking to rid
icule or belittle the beliefs or efforts
Of another.
The Presbyterians are working in a
brOadminded way TO enlarge their
usefulness in the community and in so
doing they cannot fail to strengthen
their church and enlarge their useful
ness.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
SAMUEL GIVENS BURIED

Funeral services for Samuel Givens
46 years old, who died Friday morn
ing at his home in the North part of
the city, of influenza, were held yes
terday afternoon at the family resi-
dence and the body was taken to Car
terville, with burial in the Carterville
cemetery. Mr.. Givens moved here
from Carerwlle about six months ago
and is survived by a wife and two
children beside many friends to mourn
his untimely departure.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
HEAD STUFFED FROM
CATARRH OR A COLD
Says Cream Applied In NOstrIIs
Opens Air Passages Right Up.


Instant relief--no waiting. Your
elcgged nostrils open right up, the air
passages Of your head clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking, snuff
fling, blowing. headache, dryness. No
struggling Tor breath at nightj your
cold or catarrh disappears.
Get . small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
. little Of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream In your nostrils. II pen.
etrates through every air passage Of the
head, soothes the inhamed or swollen
mucous membrane and relief comes in
stantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuHed.up
with Q cold or nasty catarrh.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

The problem of "What to do with
our ex-presidents" appears to have
found its own solution. Teddy may
be depended upon to keep himself out
Of the discard and now William How
ard Taft has been offered the exalted
position of sole member of the ma
tional commission of the National and
American base ball leagues.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
All Tired Out
Hundreds More in Baxter Springs in
the Same Plight

the Same Plight
Tired all the time;
Weary and worn out night and day;
Back aches; head achss,
Your kidneys are probably weaken
ed.
You should help them at their work.
Let one who knows tell you how.
Mrs. H. A. Smith, 301 E. Tenth St.,
Pittsburg, Kans., says: "My back
hurt me nearly all the time and more
so when did any work. felt de-
pressed and tired and often had head
aches and dizzy spells, which plainly
indicated that my kidneys were in bad
shape. DOan's Kidney Pills strength
ened my kidneys and gradually the
complaint lessened. 1t was some time
ago that had this experience, and the
ailments haven't bothered me much
since"
6Oc, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. DO
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
ARMsTRONGS HAVE A son

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Armstrong, of
Columbus, announce the birth of a
son. The young gentleman arrived
Friday and both he and his mother
are getting along nicely. Mr.. Arm
strong is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
]. Armstrong, of this city. Mrs. Arm
strong was formerly Miss Roxie Zim-
norman. Mr.. Armstrong went to
Columbus a few years ago to practice
law. He was raised in this city.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

Baxter has a Poinsettia Club. The
typesetter on the Baxter Citizen in a
mental lapse, called it the "Pvin-
settue" Club.
(only the other day the Advocate
called the Liberty Theatre the "Liver-
ty" Theatre. We take it for granted
the operator had gone nutty over
trying to correct the copy handed him
by the front office and found relief
in following copy once; the proof
came back marked 20. K."-0p.)
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

A six o'clock dinner was given at
the home Of Mrs. M. R. Ford Sunday
evening In honor Of Miss Lucille
Meers of Wichita. Those present
were Misses r. L. Lewis, F. M.
Mitchell, Laura Tillman, M. r. Ford,
Miss Lucille Wells, of Miami, Okla,
Mr.. Roy Cole, B. w. Miller, of Com
merce, Okla, and Bert Moore, Of Bax-
ter.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
CHAMBERLAiN's COUGH
REMEDY

Do not imagine that because other
al n0k sAIS o. pSI!VI ssu!o!psW q6noo
lief that it will be the same with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Bear
in mind that from o small beginning
this remedy has gained world wide
reputation and immense sale. A med
icine must have exceptional merit to
win esteem wherever 1t becomes
known.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

Lieut.. Roland Able, is in the city
from Camp Taylor, Kentucky, visiting
his mother, Mrs. A. A. Abel and sis
ter, Miss Mildred Abel. He will re-
main for a few days and then proceed
to Kansas City, his home before en-
tering the war service.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

fed he had not passed, and must dis
card the uniform.
"But ! gave my other clothes away
oxpostulated Johnnie, In alarm.
"Well, II you beat It to the depot,
maybe you can get them back, as they
are just shipping out 4 big batch to-
day." replied the examining officer.
So Johnnie hot-fOoted II TO the depot,
but he had argue two hours with the
red-taped bunch down there, before
he could get his old clothes back.
And that's how near he came TO
making the trip back home in 4 bar
rel.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
INFLUENZA, COLD,
PNEUMONIA,
SORE THROAT
Yields Quickly 70 Antiseptie Treat
ment.

Yields Quickly TO Antlsepue treat
ment.
Many are finding relief from lnfiu-
enSa, Colds, Sore ThrOat and perhaps
preventing pneumonia, 1t Is said, Dy
the use Of Miller's Antiseptie Oh
0rnown as Snake OILY. Its great pene-
tratinR, pain-relieving qualities insure
slmogf Instant relief when applied
freely on the chest or throat well
creased when first symptoms arise.
IRE on penetrates through to the az
fected parts and tends 10 open up the
air uassaCes, making breathing more
easy. relieving the pains. And for the
couch q few drops ON . little sugar
usually brings prompt relief. Don't
fan 70 have . bottle on hand wnen
- attack comes on, and u used ae'
cordinR % directions results are g
9uroi or your money refunded "
- ~ ISehsun Drug Company. SOe
e ~ et0o hs11laG-(AAE1
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29
The Sterling Market
FRESH MEATS

Not packing house stuf but the
best young cattle can buy. Am
buying cattle and hogs from farm
ers all the time to supply my mar
ket. Ny cured meats are the best.
Bacon such as Morris Supreme,
Swift Premium, Fowler Mistletoe.
These are the best money can buy.
At the Sterling market you get
quality and full weights, more for
your money.
appreciate the peoples trade,
and my business is good. / have
three good meat cutters to wait on
you. Come and be satisfied.
Is. h. SchIOeman,
Prop.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

When you have backache' the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out Of gear.
Try Sanol, It does wonders for the
liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial
SOC bottle will convince you. Get It
Ut the drug store. For sale by Scott
Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

H. H. Leedy, who has been quite i'll
for the past week with the influenza
is reported to be much improved. His
brother, A. H. Leedy, of Cederville'
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

Ernest R.. LOhman. SON of M.. e.
c. Rice, Il here visiting at the home
Of his mother. Mr.. LOhman is in the
u. s. service. and has been attending
the Army Balloon school ut Arcadia.
Calf, but for the past ten weeks he
has been In the hospital. He has .
thirty days furlough.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-11-29

S. E. Sherwood reports that both Of
his sons, 0rpal and Harold, have the
flu. Mr.. Sherwood is a member Of
the News force.