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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
ROUND AND ABOUT US

In the town of Forest, after a lin
gering illness from consumption, Mrs.
Ellsworth Walden passed away, leav-
ing husband and large family of small
children.
Close to 1000 bushels of cucumbers
were delivered to the Stoddard pickle
factory the past season. With a good
creamery, a new bank and other useful
industries and betterments our western
neighbor has cause for congratulation
1t is reported that the sugar beet
factories located at GAINESVILLE, Madi-
son and Chippewa Falls, all of which
received consignments of beets from
this section, are heavy losers by decay
of the product. Freezing and thawing
caused the trouble. They we're shipped
much faster than the factories could
use them, hence the loss.
A new feed mill is to be established
at Newton by Herman Rick and Albert
Kish. The power is to be a l2-horse
gasolene engine. Henry Kish of Stod-
dard sold the machine.
Leonard and Harold Halmrast, Coon
Valley school boys, are to join their par
ents in Canada, where they located
some months since.
The Deitz family, Mrs. Deitz and her
sons ard daughters, will be tried at
Eau Claire on change of venue fro,u
Sawyer county, for completely in the
depreGations committed by the hus-
band and father, who was convicted of
killing deputy sheriff and received
life sentence.
John Gross of La Fargo community,
says the Enterprise, continues to win
for himself honors in oratory, having
taken second place in the home orator.
cal contest at Beloit, and it places him
as one of Beloit's representatives at
the state contest, to be held at Ripon.
A good one lie told on resident not
far from Hillsboro, reports the Sentry:
He vert home one night rather late,
and as ne entered his own yard he
Passed clos. to the pump. The pump
was one os those things that when not
in use would lift Il handle almost
straight up. The man saw the pump,
saw the uplifted handle, and then ex-
claimed: Throw down that club and
/ viii fight you fair
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
Advantapeous Cmhbing Terms

CENSOR readers should bear in mind
that we are able to supply the weekly
Inter Ocean at 25 cents wear. and
DEBORAH Posten for rs cents. We can
also furnish most any of the leading
q sly pap rs NJ reducedrates. We make
not c0.4t Oh aay of the publications,
but handle them for accommodation Of
our subscribers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
A Happy and Prosperous New Yea

| heartily thank you for the patron
age given me during the past. hope
the New Year will bring you joy and
gladness, and that will see you many
times at the Electric during the year
1912. / will always aim to give you a
good show and assure you | will APP
preciate your patronage.
Respectfully,
BEN c. BROWN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

And brilliant Judge William +. Ter
hume was the last practitioner who re-
sided in De Soto. We well remember
that after the railroad was completed
to De Soto, in 1885, the Judge believed
the old town had taken on fresh impe-
tus sufficient to warrant the location Of
an attorney. He remained three or
four years. when the iufirmities of
age had crept so stealthily upon him
that he returned to his home in Viro-
qua, and here he passed suddenly away
more than dozen years since. Judge
Terhune was the first regular gradu-
ate attorney of Vernon county. man
wise in the law, a scholar, brilliant or
ator and penman who could not be
excelled
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
THEY wei 3 FIRST ANp LAST
Two Important Characters in the Life
of Vernon County and Country

One of the most important of or
early day citizens was Addison A. Hos
mer, q graduate of the Harvard law
school, who came to De Soto in 1857,
hung out his shingle and became the
towns first practicing attorney. In
1860 M. Hosmer returned to New Eng
land and enlisted in the Union army.
Before the war closed he became quite
distinguished and after the civil strug-
gle was over he was made judge advc :
cate, in which Office he enjoyed the dis
tinction of passing sentence on the no.
torious Wirz of Araersonville prison
infamy. -DeSoto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. FUNDS always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
| also buy mortgages. Address, or call
on w. j. Hickisch, 80 Pearl street, La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
ApplR.,IArr KINnNrss

We wish to thank all those who ex-
tended their help and sympathy to US
during the illness and funeral of hus-
band and father.
MRS. S. CLAwSoN AND CHI DREN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
COMMERCIALLY SHORT TERM
Circuit Court Closes Work at Noon
on Friday Last

Under the strenuous way in which
Judge Higbee dispatches business be-
| fore his tribunal there is little tine for
oilers or those not fully prepared for
importance. With calendar that or
d.narily meant two weeks session, the
late term of court continued but four
ard half days, 45journiDg Friday at
nocn. The ,ase that occupied two full
DAYS of that time was Anna North
against DR.. F. P. johnson, who sued
fer So, 600 personal damage, alleging
malpractice at childbirth Experts
galore were on hand to testify for Dr.
johnson, including Drs Gunderson and
Evans of La Crosse, Schreiner and
others, while the plaintiff had numer-
Gus medical men for witnesses. The
Judge limited these four on a side. The
jury deliberated many hours and did
not agree, it being understood that ten
were for DIR. johnson. The case was
thoroughly contested on either side, C.
w. Graves, W. T. Wolfe and A. F.
Drew prosecuting, j. Henry Bennett
and Willett NJ. Spooner of Milwaukee,
defending.
Cases on the calendar not disposed of
as published in last issue of the CENSOR,
are herewith given:
CRIMINAL ISSUES
State of Wisconsin against Fred Bohlen. Bas-
! tardy. Settled.
ISSUES OF FACTS FOR JURY
Anna North aga nst q. P. lhnson Tried: jury
disagreed.
J. H. Trobaugh aSai,.st George W. Schroeder.
Continued.
Tate Mercantile Co. and J. Aenry Hate Collec-
ton of city tax. Taken under advisement-
Charles standiford against F. A. Chase and
Richard Ellecott Non-suit granted.
W. l. Griffin against John M White Entry Of
Judgment on stipulation.
Anna Goldberg and Peter T. Goldberg against
G. NJ & Sc. Paul Railway Co. Settled
ISSUES OF FACTS FOR COURT
Martin II. BeEsedal against villageof westby.
Continued.
Louisa Stevllng against Lem steyling. Divorce.
Pearl wilder against Mary Wilder Divorce.
Not Srauted.
Eunice l. Davis against C. o. Davis. Divorce.
Not granted
John E. Stoll against A E. shaner Continued.
Nels K. Voldea against Ever Hermanson. Not
determined.
Isaac H. L. Roberts against Milbra Rob arts. D-
yorce Continued
Beth Latia against Walter Latta. Set aside
marriage VOWS. Granted.
Ellen Kramer against Alvy Kramer. Divorce.
Granted
George II Bauer against Hans A. johnson Mo-
ton for change of Venue. Continued
Julia Munyon against McClintoek Munyon. Di-
vorce. Granted.
Bessie shreve against Henry B. shreye. Di-
Otis Snow against Lottie Snow, Divorce Con-
tinued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
HOW THE TAX is MADE UP
Following are the Items entering into

fVtits % l3i0Ha %
Treasurer Belland may be found at
Hotel Fortney every day and evening.
The names of those PAYING tax of
$40 90 or more are herewith given:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
JUST rHE AVERAGE BOY

AS steadily the small boy bites
His way from A to 2.
If he had Just two appetites
How happy he would bel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27
Short News Stories of Interest

Comings Gongs
Vioqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-12-27

In the town of Forest, after lin
gering illness from consumption, Mrs.
Ellsworth Walden passed away, leav-
ing husband and large family Of small
children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
Mail Clerks Secure
New Rest Quarters
Take Exception to the Statement that
Their Rooms Were Not
Kept Up.

Clerks in the railway mail service trav-
cling out OF Omaha take exception to the
statement emanating from the Treasury
department at Washington that the quar-
ters Of the clerks in the federal building
at Omaha were kept in an unssnitary con-
dillon. #, l.. Anderson, secretary of the
dormitory committee states the committee
has had janitor employed since the rest
rooms were established and that the rooms
were kept in an absolute sanitary condi-
ton. Mr.. Anderson says that he makes
out the monthly statements to the men
and with that statement has monthly asked
that any complaints should be filed but
that no complaints have ever been regis
tered.
THE conditions there are 80 satisfactory
to the clerks" said Mr.. Anderson, that
at present ninety-two have signed an agree
ment to continue the same arrangements
in an other building. using the same jani-
tor"
The new quarters are located at 1915
South Tenth street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
LEFT WAITING FOR THE DAWN
Reader Scheduled 10 Give THE Dawn
of Tomorrow at Y. W, {. A.
Fails TO Appear.

THE Dawn Of Tomorrow" was scheduled
TO be the attraction at the Young Women's
Christian association Monday evening but
IL wasn't. The members who were inter-
ested in the dawn were there and waited
in the auditorium to be enlightened The
secretaries in charge waited anxiously and
telephoned all about, but could not locate
the readeE. who was TO give THE Dawn Of
Tomorrow" as part Of the membership
entertainment course. Miss Alice Howell
Of the University OF Nebraska, from some
misunderstanding, did not appear TO fiji her
engagement, but arrangements will be
made for the reading later
In her absence Miss Julia Newcomb en-
tertained the audience with several read
ings. Announcement was made Of the
standing Of the teams In the membership
contest: Lavender, $50; Pink 162; Light,
Green, lS5; Forget-me-not, lOl; Red
White and Blue, q; Red "a; Purple, A.
Orange 81; Old Rose, "a Yellow, "a DARK
Green, l6. The contest closes April g.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
Fifteen Youngsters
Held for Stealing
Taken to the Detention Home to
Await Action of the Juve-
nile Court.

Fifteen youngsters ranging from 9 to IS
years old, were rounded up by the proba-
ton officers Tuesday morning for frequent
ing railroad yards and appropriating coal
belonging to the railroad companies.
OF the number three were girls. The
squad was taken to the office in the city
hall, where Mogy Bernstein, chief proba-
ton officer, decided to send them to the
Detention home.
The children made a raid on the Union
Pacific yards Monday afternoon, On COM
plant of the officials. the youngsters we're
taken in tow at the school buildings Tues
day morning.
They admitted taking coal from the yards
and four Of them told Mogy that they had
done so because their parents had ordered
them to do it.
The squad was sent to the Detention
home, where the lads and lassies will be
held until the latter part of the week.
Then they will be taken before the juve-
nile Judge
Many in the list are old offenders. though
they are young in years, declares Mogy.
Bernstein says he has repeatedly warned
them. but that it does no good. So he is
going to try the Detention home
IF this does not stop the pilfering, we
! will have the parents arrested" said Mogy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
Mrs. w. B. Willard
Asks for Divorce,
Charging DesertiOn
She Also Asks the Court for the
Custody of the Three Minor
Children.

Mrs. Frankie Barton Millard has institu-
ted proceedings in district court to secure
a divorce from her husband, William B.
Willard Mrs Willard charges desertion
and asks for the custody Of the three
younger children The suit was filed late
Monday afternoon by W. II. De France,
attorney for Mrs. Willard.
Mrs Willard makes no charges in her
petition other than the one Of plain de-
sertion. She states that on December e.
1906 her husband deserted her and that
for the space Of four years and more
since that time he has been 'wlllfully'
absent.
Mrs Willard before her marriage in No
venibe- Of 1883 was Miss frankie Barton,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy c. Barton.
Mr.. Willard is a son Of ex-senator Joseph
II. Willard There are four children, all
boys: Barton, 25 years old; Joseph H., 16;
Henry Ray, y; Willard b, jr., 10
Mrs. Millard states in her petition that
it would be to the best interests Of the
minor children that she be given their
custody. as the father resides in a small
mining camp in a remote section Of Mon
tana and is without sufficient means to
support them. She also says that they
have been wholly supported by her since
the time that their father deserted her.
Barton Willard the oldest son, is con-
nected with Merriam s. Holmuuist Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
BABY COLONY TRANOPLGNTED
Child Saving Institute Installed in
New Building.
LITTLE ONES GET AUTO RIDE
Arrive safely, Full of
Glee and Milk-Their New Home
f. All but Completed
Now,

Or. A w. Clark and staff and all the
inmates OF the Child Saving institute
moved this morning to the new home at
Forty-second and Jackson streets Friends
of the institution sent their automobiles to
carry the children and the nurses from the
old location at Eighteenth and Ohio streets
First OF the children to enter the new
building were the infants in arms Each
nurse handled two Of the little mites, all
but two or-three under a month old. and
the babies behaved in good style--with
bottle to draw on for optimistic inspiration
With a baby in each arm, Of course the
nurses couldn't manage to prevent the
breaking of some Of the bottles when
alighting from the autos at the new build
ing. but all the nipples were saved.
Mrs Bmma c. Johnson, in charge in the
new home, was on hand to receive her
charges when they arrived, while Dr. Clark
and Mrs. Ida M. Baum, the matron, di-
rected the removal from the old place. 1t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
JEWELERS. FOR UNIFORM PRICE
State Convention Begins Its Sessions
at the Paxton.
COMBS Is FOR MORE SYSTEM
Mayor DnhImnn welcomes the Nis-
ttors-Commercinl Club 60 En-
terrain Them Wednesday
on Sightseeing Tour.

More than 100 jewelers. from all over Ne
braska were present at the Paxton hotel
Tuesday morning, when. after q few clear
cut remarks. T. l.. Combs, president Of
the Nebraska Retail jewelers. association,
introduced Mayor Dahlman to the sixth
annual convention Of the association.
In his usual happy fashion Mayor Dahl
man extended the keys Of the city to the
visitors. Response to the address OF well
come wac made by Richard ONen Of Lin
coin.
Among other felicitatlng remarks, Mr..
ONeil urged that>a strong resolution be
adopted by the convention boosting T. L.
Combs, now first vice president of the
national association, for president He
said Nebraska was entitled to this great
office because It had man who could
admirably iii the place. The appointment
Of committees was deferred until all
visitors should arrive.
President Combs, reading his report,
said: Mighty power and influences are
now actively and sincerely at work in
various departments Of our business look
ing TO the establishment and observance
of uniform prices upon the enduring
staples Of our lines that will afford con-
sistent living profits and eliminate the I'M
justifiable and harmful cutting OF
prices and warping Of consciencest
which cause melancholy, auctions
! extensions disgraceful failures and
even suicides. 1 regret to advise you that
many jewelers. over the country are hinder
ing this movement by refusing to join, as
sorting 1t to be an interference with their
business, arguing they are capable Of con
Quoting their own affairs.
Il hope that every jeweler in Nebrasks
will readily subscribe to the various dig
nified efforts towards price restrictions
/ quality and certification and the eradi
cation Of trade warfare. Let 1t never b,
said that a Nebraska jeweler was ever
barrier to honest trade reforms"
Mr.. Combs called attention to two billi
pending before the legislature-the stamp
ing law bill, requiring gold and silve
jewelry to be stamped, and the jewellers
lien bill, providing a lien on all repair
made by jewellers. After some discussion
the convention adopted resolution indors
ing both of these bills.
e. B. Faske Of Pierce told Of his visi
to the Detroit convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
births and Deaths.

Births-sam and Ida Herman, 25lI North
Beler, 257s Harvey street. girl; Ralph and
Leona White 440i North Twenty-eighth
avenue, boy; Eugene and Elizabeth Meyer
III south Twenty ninth ave, girl; Llvey
and Lulu Eek. 5li2 North Thirteenth
street boy
Deaths-'rank Powell &c years Douglas
County hospital; JOSEF hine petrizilka 81
years. A04 Center street; Paul j. Thoma, 43
years us South Twentieth street; Mrs.
Anna Brinkman, A years, st. Joseph s
hospital; Lottie Laubach, 10 years us
North sixteenth street; Louis Larson 81
years Swedish mission, Peter +. Donnelly
81 years, S5l4 Webster street; O. c. Refer
SON 81 years. 3022 Seward street; Mrs O.
NJ Johnson, IS years, 1922 COrby street.
Loretta Russin, ! year, 25il South Twenty
sixth street; Fred r. Parker, As years,
siT5a South Thirteenth street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22

required less than a dozen machines to
move the nurses and children. since the
little ones took up small space, and In the
case OF the infants each auto carried four
nurses and sixteen babies.
The ride from Ohio street TO the new
home proved source Of great pleasure
to the children. and when they got inside
the building they we're shouting en-
thtNiasts. While Il is not yet complete as
to interior arrangements, IL Is far enough
along TO permit of a settlement being
made in comfort While a make-shift
luncheon had 70 be provided for the little
ones by evening Mrs. Johnson expected to
have the kitchen working and the dormi-
tories ready for their occupants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
FLORENCE TAXPAYERS
ASKING FOR MANDAMUS
Are ProtestinE Against Paying for
the Pavement On Main
street.

Andrew Nelson and other taxpayers Of
Florence were given hearing Tuesday
befors Judges Kennedy and Troup Of the
district court IN the mandamus proceed
inss which they have started to prevent the
city council from leyying any taxes for
tina pavement laid on Main street last year
They also ask mat the council be prohib-
tied from paying out any more warrants
to the contractor, NJ. Ford,
The citizens silege that the paving Is
detective and useless and also that the
ordinance by which It was made possible
was passed irTegularly Jonn s. Paul was
PUT on che stand as a cement expert to
testify 70 the condition Of me pavement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
HouU to Make
Better Cough Syrup than
You Can Buy
A Family supply. Saving - ana
E'ully Guaranteed.

A fun pint Of cough syrup-as much
as you could buy for f26o-can easily
be made at home. You VIII md nothing
that takes hold OF an obstinate cough
more quickly, usually ending II inside
OF "a hours. Excellent, too, Tor whoop-
ing cough, sore lungs, asthma, hoarse-
ness and other throat troubles.
Mix 1 pint Of graduated sugar WIN
" pint OF warm water and stir Tor
minutes. Put az ounces Of PineN (eg
cents WORTH In q pint bottle; then adc
the Sugar Syrup. 1t keeps perfectly.
rake a teaspoonful every one. two or
three hours.
This is just laxative enough 20 help
cure a cough. Also stimulates the appe-
lite, which Is usually upset by cough.
The taste Is pleasant.
The effect OF pine and sugar syrup on
the inflamed membranes is we'll known,
PineN Is the most valuable concentrated
compound of Norway white pine ex-
tract, rich in guialcol and ell the nat
ural healing pine elements. Other prep
arations viii not work in this formula.
The Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe IL
now used by thousands OF housewives
throughout the United States and Cam
ada. The plan has been initiated, but
the old successful formula has never
been equaled.
or money promptly refunded goes with
this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex,
or will get II for you. II not send 60
The Pinex Co.. TT. Wayne, IND
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
Teacher Survives
= Terrible Explosion
Miss Ethel Evans, Former Drawing
Instructor, Visits Her Sister,
Mrs. 2. 7. Lindsey.

Restored almost as II by miracle Miss
Ethel Evans, formerly supervisor Of
drawing in the Omaha public schools, who
was a victim of the terrible gas explosion
in the New York Central subway is visit
ing her sister, Mrs, q. T. Lindsey at her
home near the Country club. Miss Evans
was in the street car that was shattered
by the explosion, being terribly cut by
broken glass. and was for weeks in the
hospital because Of her injuries She ap-
pears to have recovered her health com
pletely with the exception Of the loss OF
one eve, and is wearing glasses 10
strengthen her sight She came on at this
time because Of the illness of her mother.
who resides in Council Bluffs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
FOREIGN TRADE COMMITTEE
TO MEET TODAY ON STEAMER
David Cole Wires that All Are Ready
for the start on Trip to
the Orient.

A telegram signed by George e. Haver-
stick, chairman, and J. NJ. Guild, commits
sioner Of The commercial club, was sent to
David Cole, president Of the club at san
Francisco Tuesday, wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Cole. Mr.. and Mrs Gould DietE and Mr..
and Mrs. George II. Kelly pleasant voy-
age to the orient The party left Tuesday
on the Mongolia for Japan.
A telegram was received from the three
men OF the party stating that Commercial
club fireign trades committee would hold
its fret regular session sometime during
the day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
Debate on Price of
Drink Causes Row
Customers Hold Discussion, but the
Lusty bartender Proves
Real Arbitrator.

Now, honestly. is Is cents too much for
q whiskey?
But whatever the answer U.s. there is
danger in 1t. Two men got whipped in
a Fifteenth street saloon for expressing
their opinion.
ITS a 10 cent drink" said Herbert Ro-
dell a railroad worker, ITO T. c. Bell, a
carpenter.
replied.
You're wrong both OF ye," retorted Bar
ney Sambo, bartender as he vaulted the
bar and waded in. His foot work was fast
and his punch wonder.
The trio went to jail for disturbing the
peace Sambo wasn't hurt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
RObber Mails Back
Victims POcketbOOk
Man Who Robbed Nordin Decides to
Keep Only Things of Real
Value.

The stick-up man who robbed F. J.
Nordin of Benson last week only did II
because he needed the money, not because
he was naturally bad
Monday Mr. Nordin received through the
mail his pooketbook and some papers
which had been included in the loot taken
from him by the robber. The robber kept
a looket and the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22

CoAd, LaGF-pBe. Then Pneumonia
u too often the fatal sequence. Foiey's
Honsy and Tar expels the cold, checks the
lagripps and prevents pneumonia II is
prompt and reliable cough medicine that
contains no narcotics. Il IL a. safe for Jour
ehildfsn sa yourself For sale b. All aTuT-
GlstA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
TEAMSTER HURT IN RUNAWAY
Charles GapHscIaRh Receives serious
Hurts when Thrown from
Hta Wagon.

thrown from his wagon in runaway
az Eightsenth and Harvey streets, Charles
GaDasclann, teamster, received severe in
iuries 20 his legs and shoulders az $50
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The injured man was removed 70
nearby building where he vas treated by
polios surgeon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-22
NO BLACK HAND IN OMAHA
INSISTS ITALIAN CONSUL
Letters Turned over 90 the Police
written by Insane Man, De-
cInreH Nenuto.

II there Is a black hand society In
Omaha, Antonio Venuto. consular agent
for the. Italian government, does not
know Il,
Those letters which have been written
10 the police come either from some In
sane person or they are humbugs,' said
Mr.. Yenuto. Il hope that the writer is
arrested And that his conviction will not
be allowed TO throw dlscTedit on the honest
working Italians OF Omaha"