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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
At the Theatres

Hands Up" and "Sons of Democ-
racy" will be seen at the Classic Fri
day.
1.-THE Fighting Trail" with an AL
lied War Review will be shown at the
Majestic on Saturday.
Tonight at the Majestic. May ALI
son in ''Successful Adventurek' to-
gether with Montgomery Flagg
comedy, will be the bill.
'Tarzan of the Apes" will be seen
for the last time tonight at the Classic
The evening shows will start at 7 and
9 o'clock. Large audiences saw the
picture last night and were pleased
Frances Marion, the author of "The
City of Dim Faces" which will be the
bill at the Majestic Sunday, knows
the Chinese of San Francisco as few
wViters know it. Several years ago she
made a special study of Chinese man
ners and customs in order to make
sketches for illustrations for the Por-
tOla festival. Later she visited the
Chinese on numerous occasions tc
make sketches and also to gather ma.
terial for short stories.
The unique vanity case made OF
abalone~ shells and used by Pauline
Stark in conjunction with her amaz-
ingly original bathing costume in
Daughter Angelo" which is to be
shown at Classic on Saturday, was
donated by her to one of the Iarges,
department stores in Los Angeles, tt
be ratified off on their Red Cross day
Local movie fans were so anxious tt
secure this much coveted prize, thai
something over one hundred and fifty
dollars was realized.
THE Turn of the Wheel will be
the screen attraction at the Classic
on Sunday. Now the red, now the
blue. Once in an evening, perhaps the
double o that pays twenty for one
But Maxfield Grey cared not for col
ors. He knew that the tickle goddess
was with him. He felt her presence
at his side. The whisper came, "Risl
ALL" He obeyed. And the little ivory
ball played him false. But the god
dess did not desert him. The Gilman
of this picture is worth seeing.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
THE DEATH roll. !!

The death of Mrs Catherine Kane,
widow of the late Patrick Kane, a
former resident of Watertown, took
place Tuesday in Milwaukee, aged "a
years. Her daughter, Mary Kane, sur
wives her. The body was brought to
Watertown for burial at noon today
and inferred in ST. Demands ceme-
terry The Kane family at one time
resided in the West road.
The death of Robert Mead, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Mead of James
vile, occurred at St. Colella's insti-
tute at Jefferson December 20, at the
age of II years. Influenza was the
cause. The family formerly resided
in Watertown.
John String, farmer residing near
Johnson Creek, died in ST. Mary's hos
pital on Wednesday afternoon, aged
So years. Death followed an operation.
He is survived by his widow and two
daughters. The body was taken to his
late home this afternoon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
WATERFOWL men IN
TERRIBLE BRIGADE"
DURING RECENT WAR
Thirty-SecOnd Division Was Com.
posed of Wisconsin and Michigan
Men and One Third Were of
German Descent.

Wisconsin has an especial right to
by the French the Terrible Brigade, "
since more than one-half of the men
came from this state. 1t was a typical
ly Wisconsin division in every re-
spect. One-third of it's members were
of German blood or descent. There
was a large slavic representation, and
one battery, the 21st, recruited in Mil
waukee contained more than twenty
nationalities. There were not lacking
those who more than limited that a
division so constituted would be
lacking in morale. The slur was wiped
out in blood in France
The division reached France in Feb
fruary and March and was reported fit
for the fighting in May. On May 10 it
moved to the front and remained
there, with scarcely a rest interval
until November 8.
During all that time it was involved
in the bloodiest fighting of the war. 1t
pecially cited for it's splendid work by
the French staff It's artillery brigade,
two-thirds of which was recruited
from Wisconsin participated in the
capture of more territory than any
other artillery brigade in the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force.
Because of the very great interest
of Wisconsin people in this division,
and because of it's heavy losses, the
Wisconsin Loyalty Legion has made
arrangements to secure full infOrma-
ton concerning the casualties, most
of which has not been published, and
to answer all questions concerning
the men who made the last great sac
rifice. The Legion is the more anxious
to perform this fitting duty because a
very large percentage of the men who
enlisted in this division from Wiscon-
sin were secured through the recruit
ing campaigns of the Legion and it's
predecessor the Wisconsin Defense
League.
State headquarters of the Wisconsin
Loyalty Legion at Milwaukee has an
nounced that the chapters of that or
ganization, one of which is located in
this city, will be enlisted in the work
|of disseminating the information rel
ative to the boys of this famous di-
vision. A circular letter of instruction
regarding the method of procedure in
this work, which will be of deepest
interest to the thousands of relatives
of the boys of the 32nd Division in
this state, will be Sent to the chapters
in the near future.
Relatives in this city of boys at the
front can make. doubly certain re-
ceiving this information by dropping
a line to the Wisconsin Loyalty Lee
gion, 226 First National Bank, Mil
bWaukee, Wisconsin.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Social DOings

The marriage of Mr. Irwin NeitZel
and Miss Verena Krebs of Lebanon
took place on Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock in the Reformed church, the
Rev. F. w. Lemke officiating. The
couple were attended by Mr.. Edgar
Krebs, brother of the bride, and Miss
Martha Neitzel, sister of the groom.
The bride carried a bouquet of roses.
The groom is son of Mrs. H. Neitzel
of Lebanon and the bride is a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bertha Krebs of the
same place. After the ceremony a we'd
ding dinner was served at the home of
the brides sister, Mrs Edwin Bittner,
his North Fourth street, The COUNT
left Wednesday evening for a wedding
trip to Chicago. They will reside or
che groom's farm in Lebanon. Mr.
Hans Fast gave miscellaneous show
er in her home in North Third street
on Monday evening for the bride.
The wedding of Miss Viola Faust of
New York city, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Faust, former residents
of WatertOWn, and A. Gordon Munro
of Savannah, Ca, has been annOunc-
ed. The wedding took place on Deem
Der 16, at Memphis, Tenn. Miss Faust
previous to her marriage was on the
stage, taking leading parts in Klaw &,
Erlanger's productions. Her husband
is manager of the Savannah theatre,
and they will reside in that city.
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Mr. and Mrs. John Zillman enter
tanned Tuesday evening at their
and Mrs Arthur Otto OF Darlington,
NJ D. The evening was spent at cards
and dancing. A dainty lunch was
served, covers being laid for fifty
guests.
A large gathering of friends en-
joyed a dancing party at Eagles hall
Wednesday evening given in honor OF
Mr. and Mrs Emil Tanck, who will
! move to Jefferson where Mr. Tanck
| will take up the duties of sheriff.
Miss Clara Lueck entertained seven
| teen guests at her home in North
Washington street New Years day in
honor of her twelfth birthday. The
little folks enjoyed most pleasant
afternoon.
The marriage of Mr.. George Perkins
of this city, formerly of Madison, and
Miss Frieda Mielke of Jefferson, took
place in the latter city December 26
They will reside in WatertOwn.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
FORMER SUPREME JUSTICE
IS CALLED BY DEATH

John Barnes, general counsel of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company of Milw aukee, died at his
residence, 1874 Prospect avenue, We'd
nesday afternoon Last Saturday
morning, when about to enter the Of
fee building of the company on Wis
cOnsin street, Judge Barnes had a
stroke of apoplexy which seemingly
was running it's usual course. Then
came recurrence of a bronchitis
from which he had suffered about
two weeks previous and this resulted
in a bronchial pneumonia, which was
fatal
Judge Barnes was native of Wis
sonsin, born July 26, 1859, in Manito-
woo county. His father and mother
were born in Kilkenny county, Ire
land, and soon after their marriage
they moved to Montreal, Can, thence
to Lockport, N. Y, and, in 1858, to
ManitOwOc county.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
COUNTY OFFICERS
RECENTLY NAMED
IN OFFICE MONDAY
Sheriff. Elect Emil Tanck Will Sue.
coed Edward T. Hayhurst and
William Spear Succeeds A.
II. Preusse As Deputy.

At 7 o'clock next Monday morning
the newly elected officers of Dodge
and Jefferson counties will assume
their duties. The new officers are
supposed to take hold at midnight of
January 5, but out of courtesy the
keys are turned over at 7 o'clock in
the morning of the sixth. Sheriff
goods and they are now being in
stalled in his future residence in
Washington street, while Sheriff
Elect Tanck is moving his goods to
the county jail building to be IN read
mess to take hold next Monday.
Sheriff Hayhurst has served two
years, and probably the two hardest
years ever experienced by a Jefferson
county sheriff, as the war was on dur
ing most of his administration and he
was member, and busy member at
that, of the draft board with it's many
duties, all of which he attended to
most satisfactorily. In this end of the
county he was ably assisted by his
deputy for Watertown, A. r. Preusse,
who was on the job whenever called
and who made some important ar
rests. He was not found lacking night
or day when called upon to do duty
The same is true of Herman e.
Kruger, deputy sheriff for Dodge
county, who will begin serving his
fourth term next Monday, twice under
a democratic sheriff. and for the Sec
ond time under republican sheriff.
The New Sheriff.
Emil Tanck, the sheriff elect, will
not be a stranger to the duties of the
office as he has served as deputy
sheriff before and besides possesses a
legal knowledge as we'll His deputy
in WatertOwn will be William Spear,
who while without any experience, is
willing to learn and will doubtless fill
the bill satisfactorily
The Salaries.
The salary and perquisites of the
theriff seems amply sufficient, al
though at first glance one would think
the office in Jefferson county was not
paid enough The sheriff receives
salary Of $4,000 and in addition $1,000
a year for the board of prisoners. This
is rather a hit and miss way of COM
pensating man for his services. If
he had an abundance of prisoners
during one year his pay would be cut
down, while if he had but few board
ers he would reap a harvest In these
days when they find jobs for the pris-
oners outside, the board" money is
pretty near all velvet. This system we
believe was result of the tramp nuis-
ance which was prevalent for many
years but which has practically dis
appeared owing to the world war.
The other county officers salaries
are meagre compared with the sheriff
so meagre in fact in these days of high
cost Of living, that hardly anyone but
a resident of Jefferson can afford to
accept a place in the service of the
county.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

The appeal from the decision of the
railroad commission of Wisconsin in
creasing the gas rate in La Crosse
from $110 to $3.50 per 1000 feet will
county on January 8. This is the sec
ond appeal taken from a ruling of the
railroad commission by the city of La
Crosse. In the first case, Judge Ste
vens at Madison sent an electric
schedule back to the railroad COM
mission for the taking of additional
evidence.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
MEETINGS

Tonight.
Police and Fire Commission.
WatertOwn Lodge No. 40, F. A. M.
City Band
Knights of Columbus
Building Trades Council.
Ladies Aid Society st. Mark
Church.
Ladies Aid Society Moravian Church
Emmanuel Church Choir.
Friday.
Liederkranz.
Gun Club.
st. Johns Church Choir.
Shoemakers Union.
Oivet Commandery No. 1S, K. T.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Lesson for Pig Ralser%

Efficiency in pig raising was shown
in Louisiana, where two men selected
litter mates eight weeks old. At the
end of the fattening season one pig
weighed $40 pounds, the other only
81. The expenses were respectively,
1854 and So; and the one sold for
S58, the other for So. This means
weight in the proportion of 1 to 8;
expenses, 81 to 1; selling price, 40
to 1. Thus, scientific raising can
eliminate the notorious 'razOrback"
hog.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
News of the Boys

Mrs. Charles F. Kruger is in re-
ceipt of the following letter from her
son, Private VIM c. Kruger, with the
army of occupation in Germany. He
was formerly manager of the Water
town Insurance company:
Kilburg, Germany, Dec. 4, Ii.
Just a few lines to inform you that
l am o. K. Under separate cover l
am sending souvenir booklets of views
of the surroundings hereabout. The
country surely is beautiful and the
booklet will give you a slight idea OF
the territory thru which we are trav-
cling
Was among the first to cross the
German boundary line. Left jung
linster, Lux, early Sunday morning,
December 1, and from there went to
Echternach, which lies on the boun-
Diary line At exactly 7:07 a. M, De-
cember 1, with twenty members OF Co.
E, Sind Field Bri., in a large truck,
the first heavy motor to cross the river
over the American built bridge, and
go into German territory. The origin
out by the retreating Germans some
days prior Therefore, you see I was
among the first in Germany. OF
course, at the same hour that morn
ing, Americans crossed at different
points of the boundary. Surely was
happy bunch invading old deutsch-
land. Of course, we were all armed
fo;, fhnr
was any sniping done on the part OF
the Germans, but we have had no
trouble so far The majority of the
people surely were very glad to see
US, and greeted us with cheers. The
saying among the people here is: CAL
tho Germany has lost the war, the
people have won" The people also
are very glad that the French did not
take possession here, as the old
grudge is very strong We went from
Echternach to Bitburg where we
stayed until the following day, to
await the Sind division, which march
ed into the last mentioned city on De-
cember 2, led by Old Glory and real
American band. Surely some sight
The Stars and Stripes waved over
German heads sooner, l think, than
any of them had expected. Would not
have missed this sight for anything in
the world and l wish l was more ca
pable of telling you about it.
We left Bitburg December and are
now at Kilburg. We move again to-
morrow, slowly going on towards
Koblenz
Walters regiment is not far from
here and is but few miles to the
rear, but so far it has been impossible
for me to see him. Saw Wilde again
today.
Having lots of fun talking with the
people here Will tell you all about
when l have more time The pictures
you get will tell you about the beau
tiful country so l need not try to tell
you about it.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to you and Dad and Ben and all
know
Mrs. G. Barnes of Pipersville has
received telegram announcing the
arrival Of her son Frances at Newport,
Va He enlisted and served with a
field artillery contingent from Mil
waukee and was shell shocked at the
Chateau Thierry fighting in France
Herman Ziemer has received Of
fetal notice that his son Arthur, who
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

for several months was in German
prison at Rastatt, has been released
and returned to his regiment in
France. He wrote home in October
saying that his health was good and
that owing to the Red Cross he was
receiving good food.
Sergeant Reinhold Zimmerman,
stationed at Camp Custer, Mich, was
a visitor today at the home Of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. August thinner
mann, Cady street. He was enroute to
camp after a visit at his home in Me-
nominee.
Adolph Baurichter is in receipt of a
with the forces in France. He is in
good health and does not know how
long he will remain. He left here
July "a.
Lieutenant Herbert Radtke, who has
been stationed at Napersville, Ill, has
been honorably discharged from SER
vice and is at his home here.
Corporal Cyrus Oestreich of Camp
Jackson, S. C. is spending nine-day
| furlOugh at his home here
Sergeant-Major Irwin Knaak was
home from Camp Grant over the New
Year.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Town OF
WATERFOWL Mutual Fire ms. Co. will
be held January z, 1919, at II o'clock
a. NJ in the school room of the Eben-
yer Congregation, town Of WATERFOWL.
The reports of the secretary and trea-
surer will be read, three directors
elected and all general business that
transacted Every member is invited
to be present. E. F. Niemann,
1t Secretary.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
GUN CLUB OFFICERS.
Men Elected At Meeting Held Monday
Evening.

Tle Watertown Gun club at meet
ing at R. S. Keel's place on Monday
evening elected the following officers:
President-"Cap" Kiefer.
Vice President-B A. Kruger.
Secretary Treasurer A. Cebell.
Field Captain-Pat Riley.
Executive Committee-R. S. Keel.
William Wolff, Herman Rose, Gilbert
BentZin.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Fair
and colder tonight Friday fair and
continued cold; rising temperature
Saturday. Coolest during last night 8;
WarmeSt today 10.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
w. p. Martch Here.

William P. Martch, now a lieuten-
ant in the quartermaster's depart
ment at Washington, D. c., was Wis
itor here on New Years day. He came
up from Washington to see his moth
er who is critically sick in Milwau-
kee. Previous to receiving his COM
mission Mr.. Martch had been instruct
or in filing for the government and
his duties have taken him all over the
country. He has been in government
employ many years. While here he
was a guest of his sister, Mrs A. r
'Preusse
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Spots on RuQa.

Rub cOrmneal into the nap and let
remain for two days. When brushed
the grease or mud spots will disap-
pear. Has also removed sewing ma
chine oil from silk.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Prevents Accidental POISONING.

To prevent poison being used in
mistake for medicine an inventor has
pat ated a bottle with the neck at
OF. side and so formed that it's con.
tents cannot be poured out without
careful manipulation.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS.
Total Exceeds Almost $4,000 That
of Last Year.

The receipts at the Watertown post
office showed marked increase dur
ing the year 1918. The total for the
year just closed was $44, 4O273. The
receipts for 1917 was $34,65O.72
This makes the WatertOWn pOstOf-
flee first class office after July 1,
next.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
Old EnQlish HOLIDAYS,

In the list of old English holidays
Candlemas was February 2, the date
on which we now look for the ground
hog to forecast the weather, and Old
Candlemas, February IA, which is now
observed at st. Valentines day.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

John Pfaffenbach has the honor Of
being the first taxpayer this year.
City Treasurer Meier when asked
about the matter would not state pos
itiveiy that he had stayed up all night
to be on the job.
WatertOwn has the distinction of
having the lowest tax rate of any city
of it's size in the state
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

All kinds of livery service at
all times for a most reasonable
price. James E. DOWd, phone
3S4-J, 319 North Second street.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02
TAXES ARE LOWER
IN MOST CITY WARDS
Than LAST YEAR
Rate In Jefferson County Wards This
Year is $17.O7 a ThOusand-Last
Year Rate Was $17.S7-DOdge
County Wards Higher.

The tax rate in the city of Water
town this year is lower in most wards
than last year. This is true entirely of
the Jefferson county wards, while the
Dodge county wards vary somewhat
owing to the tag raised for poor pur-
poses, which is raised by wards in the
Dodge county district, thus making the
total tax higher or lower as the case
may be-
The rate in the Jefferson county
wards in 1917 was $17.34 on thous-
and dollar valuation. This year the
rate is $1707, which means that the
taxes are lower this year, except in
cases where the assessment has been
raised by the city assessor. In Dodge
county the rate last year and this
uoor 10 oOrnnorod fo11ourc.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

First class job work at News office
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

The home paper--Watertcwn News
Read the News
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

Herman Ziemer has received Of
fetal notice that his son Arthur, who
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

Mrs c. Barnes of Pipersville has
received a telegram announcing the
arrival Of her son Frances at Newport,
Va. He enlisted and served with a
field artillery contingent from Mil
waukee, and was shell shocked at the
Chateau Thierry fighting in France
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

The marriage of Mr.. George Perkins
of this city, formerly of Madison, and
Miss Frieda Mielke of Jefferson, took
place in the latter city December 26.
They will reside in WatertOwn.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-02

Corporal Cyrus Oestreich OF Camp
Jackson, S. C. is spending a nine-day
furlough at his home here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03
Winchesters Held To II Draw In Exciting Game
 At Seaside Park.
BY HALFBACK.

What developed into one of the best soccer games played in this city in some time ended in a draw at Seaside park yesterday afternoon. The prin- pals were the Winchester and Thistle teams. two evenly matched aggrega- tions- The final score was IL
 An unusually enthusiastic crowd was on hand and cheered the teamg equally. The Winchesters put up ar unusually and surprisingly strong op- position, although the Thtstles them casions to use all their strength to break up complicated plays Of the enemy.
 The WinchesterS played up to stan daTd in every respect Smith led the attack most of the Ume He was given able and strong support by Gas sidy and Trench. The latter played his best game of the season.
 The Thistle team had no such com bination, although its members fought together and with determination. However. they made several unpar- donable errors that might have en- abled them to make off with the con- test had they been absent.
 Miller seemed to think he could travel as he liked. His play to the gallery tactics were near fatal to his team on several occasions and they would have proved so had it not been for the timely rescue work on the part of some team-mate. T. Griffin. too, did some wild roaming about tho field that puzzled and at times dtsap- pointed the crowd
 OGT'a1y, although he announced his retirement from soccer several years ago, came back yesterday and ap- peared in the Thistle lineup He turned out to De the best player on that aggregation. At back Wagner played commendable game His kicking and taekling was consistent. Rosenwig in goal was at his best anS contest had they been absent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-03
Larry Williams Gets Big
 Chance To Win Place
 Among Rings Leaders
SELECTIONS
AIT NEW ORLEANS.

First raCe-HeIIo Pardner, Boone viIIe, OIeaster. Second race-Ina Kay, Phelia, Margery. Third race - War Idol, SylvanO, Twin. Fourth race - Bolster, Frederick the Great, Assume. E'i3th raCe-IIank O'Day, Arthur Middleton, Bell Boy. Sixth race-Dolina, Sophia Gate wood. Nfcdusn. Seventh race-Saints'B Bridge, Rhy- mer, Philistine.