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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19
FOUR DEAD ON GROUNDED
ITALIAN BARK OFF CAPE cor

ORLEANS, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE
Italian bark, Castagna, was grounded
in Cape Cod bay near Cahoon's Hol-
low life saving station this morning.
Life savers rescued eight sailors.
They left four of the crew who were
lashed to the mast and frozen to
death. The rescued men were too
weak to handle breeches buoy tackle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Northern Colorado farmers will
continue to grow beets. Even at re-
duced prices will pay as well as al
falfa. But oh, how they will land on
Thomas this fall and Shafroth when
he comes up for reelection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The Boulder Camera lands hard on
the Denver Post outfit, but the more
notoriety the Post receives the better
the proprietors like it. Denver will
be UP against hard proposition un-
til the policy of the sheet is chang
aI
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19
go INJURED WHEN PASSENGER
SIDESWIPES FREIGHT TRAIN

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Feb. IA
Frisco passenger train sideswiped a
local freight train at Nicholas juno
tion, south of the city, this morning.
Two coaches were ditched. Sixty pas
sengers were injured, five seriously.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

After the manner in which he has
praised Secretary Bryan, President
Wilson is likely to have difficulty in
retaining the good opinion of Champ
Clark
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The Tennessee banker who specu-
lated with other peoples money to
the extent of million or more of
dollars, should be placed on the rock
pile the rest of his life. Chances are,
however, he will get off with few
wears.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Doesn't look reasonable that Raine
could steal a million of dollars from
the Mercantile bank of Memphis
without being detected by the state
authorities or the other officials of
the bank. Screw loose some place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

There is not much doubt but that
the Denver Water company is spend
ing money quite literally in trying to
win the fight tomorrow. The man
who is willing to work for the COM
pany can get a job electioneering. We
are still betting the company will
losp
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

A Cornell professor reports that he
has learned how to make goat give
twice as much milk as it yields at the
present time. We go some distance
in our effort to learn one thing every
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

If there is one who has the wretch
ed taste to desire to become fat here
is recipe given by the telegraph:
Eat beans and buttermilk six times
a day. Kenneth DeLarwter, of And
erson, Ind, tried it and gained four
and half pounds in six days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

This is the way the Chieftian looks
at the fight: Zone of the queer
things about the Denver muss, where
they carry guns and employ body
guards, is that not many outsiders
give a whoop who gets killed"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19
The Bonfils-o'Donnell

The Bonfils-O 'Donnell escapade
furnished the News with plenty of
ammunition for couple of well writ
ten pages. The News surely scored.
The people will continue to take the
Post, just the same. Why? We do
not know.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

There will be no one to stave off
the execution of the bandits respons-
ible for the death of 81 passengers in
the Mexican tunnel. Here is where
Villa will shine and be glorified by
the country at large.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Any lingering doubts that this is a
great country will be dispelled by the
statement that of 1,919,789 automo-
bAes in the world, 1,l27,s40 are in
the United States.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The new president of Haiti has just
formed his cabinet as word comes that
the fugitive president has made a
safe getaway. Which would you rath-
er hn2
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

'Who win furnish Grand Opera
Guarantee" heads an editorial in a
Philadelphia newspaper, indicating
that big towns have as hard time
paying for things as little towns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Except the firm conviction that we
won't have to pay it, our knowledge
of the workings of the income tax is
admittedly vague.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Turkey is now reported as wanting
to smear up the map of Europe in a
war with Greece. Turkey is much
disposed to strut since purchasing
that modern battleship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Three girls were recently found hid
den in an opium den in San Fran
cisco, probably because they were
afraid some cruel man would wink at
them out on the main thoroughfares.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19
STRANDED SHIP ARRIVES.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 1.-THE
liner, Roma, with 627 passengers and
a crew Of 100 on board, arrived here
this morning. Last night it was
aground on No Mans Land. A panic
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The savage tendencies show the peo-
pie of Old Mexico to be incapable of
self government. They should have a
protectorate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

There is trouble in the Pankhurst
family, but Sylvia has not thus far
exhibited an inclination to burn Christ
abel's house or poison her well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

P. A. B. Widener Of Philadelphia
has paid 100000 for painting,
Mr.. Widener evidently has found out
that money is no longer tight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

John y. is rushing his personal
property out of the state of Ohio. Tax
collectors are in hot pursuit. Bet
Rockefeller beats them 10 it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The constitution, we observe from
time to time, still has several able
defenders, and there are indications
that it needs them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Don't get the two bosses mixed
Murphy of Tammany and Murphy of
the Chicago National league ball team.
The latter is u boss and almost as
unpopular as the Tammany boss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

A man named Hardy, aged "a, was
married to his second wife in Chicago
the other day. He is old enough to
have hardy time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

There are statistics fit for the pur-
pose of every political party. That
is why people no longer throw their
arms around every statistic they meet
on their way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Champ Clark is an able statesman
but seems to be experiencing some
difficulty in concealing his sore spots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

For comment on that Memphis bank
case it would be difficult to improve
on the one word rotten"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

1t seems that Maury /. Diggs does
not learn anything by experience, OF
which he has had good deal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

The 1914 candidate is already be-
ginning to cultivate the hand-shak-
ing habit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Senator Cullom died an honest poll
tician. His estate foots up only to
100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

President Wilson and Secretary
of State Bryan are engaging in a
sort of mutual admiration stunt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Wonder ii the newspaper war in
Denver will cease after the water
election tomorrow?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

Judge Lindsey is said to have writ
ten play. 1t is not based on the
Beast and the Jungle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-19

was threatened but quelled. Six
hours elapsed before the ship floated
from the place it was strAnlcd.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
The Wizard of wiseIand

The Wizard of Wiseland is the new
musical comedy extravaganza that has
been playing to crowded houses every
where and meeting with enthusiastic
approval from ALL The cast is composd
of the very cleverest comedians on the
stage, ably supported by well trained
chorus. One of the best animal actors
in the world supports and impersonates
huge lion, The music is new, the
songs are the best and latest. and are
staged with great care under the per-
sonal supervision of the composer.
Handsome scenery and effects help to
make the Wizard of Wiselaud" the
most popular musical show on the road
today. Manager Brown has secured
this attraction for the evening of We'd
nesday, February 4. Csc, SOC, 75..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
SAVE YOURSELF THE PENALTY
Clean Your Walks, Order of City
Council

At late meeting of the city council
it was decided that the penalty provid-
ed for in ordinance No 10, with refer
ence to keeping walks free from ice,
shall be enforced. Read it and take
warning:
Ordinance No. Is, Section 2. 1t shall
be the duty of the owner, or occupant,
of any store, building. lot or part of a
lot, to remove all snow and ice from the
sidewalk in front of the same, at or be-
fore the hour of ten O'Clock in the fore
noon next after the same shall have
fallen, or accumulated, under a penalty
of not less than one nor more than five
dollars and costs of prosecution, for
each day any snow or ice shall be per-
mltted so to remain on any such side
walk. And il the owner of any lot, or
part of lot, not occupied, is non.resi-
dent, or after due diligence he cannot
be found, then the street commissioner
shall remove, or cause to be removed,
the snow and the ice therefrom, and
the costs of such removal shall be charg-
ed to the lot, or part of lot, and be
levied and collected; provided, that the
costs of such removal shall not exceed
in any year the sum of ten dollars per
lot or part of lot; it shall be the duty
of the street commissioner, or person
acting as superintendent of streets, to
make complaint against any person vi
olating the provisions of this section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
A Year al Hard Labor

Rex Carpenter, the LaFarge young
man who was brought back from the
state of Washington on requisition pa
pers on charge of family desertion, was
unable to secure bail tor appearance at
circuit court, accepted the other situa-
ton, pleaded guilty before Judge Ma
honey, and was given a term of one year
in states prison. where he was conveyed
by Sheriff HOMELAND on Monday
The fellows who marry, find domestic
responsibilities burdensome, then skip
away and leave wives 8nd children to
care fer themselves, seldom have much
consideration given them in pallitatioa
of such Offense. II 10 proper, too,
that the law is 80 adjusted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
First publics..s,sri January n. 1919.
PRORATE NOTICE


Notice Of application for final settlement
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE.
State of Wisconsin, IS,
In the matter Of the estate of Karine Fleish-
err. deceased.
On reading and fling the application Of Thorn
as Stevens. d m IA istTato Of the estate OF
Karine Fleisher, d e eased. representing
among other things that he has fully admins
tered the said estate. and praying that a time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing his
account of his administration. and that the resi-
due Of the said estate be assigned to such persons
are by law entitled to the same.
II is Ordered. That said application be heard
before this court. at special term thereof to be
held at the probate Office in the city Of ViroQua.
on the24th day Of February. 1914 at l0ocock, m.
And II Is further ordered That notice of the
time and place of examining and allowing said
account and Of assigning the residue Of said estate.
be II ven 10 all persons intere sted by publication
Of copy of this order. for three successive weeks.
In the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. newspaper
published in said county. before the day liked for
aid hearing
Dated this goth day of January. 1914.
By the Court. d. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
spRINCvILLE CIRCUIT
Special School Meeting

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors Of Joint School District Num-
Der Ope, of the Town and City of Vi
roqua, Wis, that a special school
meeting of SAID district will be held at
the assembly room of the high school
in said district, on the End day of Feb
ruary, 1914, at o'clock D. m. of said
day, for the purpose of voting to abol-
ish and abate the present privy and
toilet room accommodations, and pro-
viding for the establishment, construc-
ton and installation of sanitary flush
ing" water closets in the Easements of
the three school buildings and the nee
essary ditching, piping, plumbing and
other work incident thereto, and If nee
essary, providing for the disposition of
sewerage, and levying tax to pay the
cost thereof, not to exceed $1,000.
Dated Jan. 10, 1914.
G, F, DAHL, District Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
TO THE PUBLIC

Having purchased from E. H. Officer
ard taken possession of the city bus
and dray line, together with his coal
business, | shall hope to serve the pub
lie with promptness and the very best
servicepossible. My personal attention
will be given to directing affairs and
hope the patronage 50 long extended to
my predecessors will be continued.
Prompt response to telephone calls and
orders for work aud coal will be our en-.
deavor. My helpers will be at your
service at all times Any delinquency
on their part shall hope to have re-
ported to me Immediately.
o. l.. BUCHANAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
First publication January 2s 1916
SIMMONS
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. CT

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT
Court, Vernon County.
Thomas Shiyers, Plaintiff. against Albert ID.
WEIGH and the unknown heirs of Albert ID.
WEIGH. and Lafayette Cleveland and the un-
known heirs Of said Lafayette Cleveland. De
PENDANTS. a
THE STATE or WIscoNsrN:-To THE SAID
DEFENDANTS.
You are hereby summoned 10 appear within
twenty days after service of tn S summons,
exclusive Of the day of service. and defend
the above entitled action in the court afore-
said; and 10 case of your failure so to do
judgment viii be rendered against YOU &C
cording 10 the demand Of the complaint; of
which a copy Is herey III served upon YOU
THoRwALD =. ABEL, PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
p o. Address, Sparta. Monroe County Wis
consin.
The above entitled action is an &C Iion to quiet
the title 10 the north half tNh) o. the north
vest quarter (NW4) Of section Two C2l, town
ship thirteen tl3) range one ~ west and the
original summons and Complaint are now on
lille in the ONCE Of the Clerk ofCircuit Court Of
Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY JoIs

John A l)oerr arrived home from
Wykoff, Min lesota, where he attended
big sale of Chester white swine. He
purchased a fine gilt; says it was an
enthusiastic meeting of breeders.
Greatest price paid for one pig was
sI75 Mr.. Doerr hopes to have q sale
of like character next winter.
Westby Farmers exchange shows a
big business of Sl62, 900 last season. In
live stock they shipped 1867 head Of
cattle and calves, 1872, $50 pounds; 4373
hogs, 10, 1876 pounds; in all ITO carloads.
Total amount of money received for
same Sil3. 453 26. The report shows an
increase of business over the previous
year of $24, 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
LEADING business Changes Hands

Owen l.. Buchanan has become owner
and manager of the city bus and dray
line and coal business. purchasing the
entire outfit, including barns, from Ell.
mer II. Officer, who has successfully
Possession has been given and Mr., Blu
chanan is directing :ne exacting duties
as IL he knew how to take hold of big
proposition. He is full of energy and
capacity for work and will serve the
public right. Mr. Officer has done well
in the business barring the fire loss sus-
tanned. Just what he will engage in is
not fully determined.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
COUNTY coURT-IS prostate
Calendar for Term 10 be held tuesday
February ). 1914

Estate of Leopold HOfmej stsl Application for
Final Settlement
Estate of Ole Gulbrandson-Hes ing Of CleiTns.
Estate of james Hornby-Heariug of Claims.
Estate Of Frank Pisha-Appication for Proof of
Will
Estate of Joseph Msliveeek.. Sr.-Application
for Proof Of Will
Estate Of Knud c. Ste rlie-Application for
Proof of Will
Estate Of Henry S. Larieke-AppHeatiou for
Proof Of Will
Estate Of Ole Gulbranson Application for
Final Settlement
Estate Of James X. Rundahl- Application for
Final Settlement
Estate Of E. H. Warner Application for Final
Settlement.
Estate Of Ole Bakken-Applieation for Final
Settlement.
Estate Of Tim C Leary-AppleatiOn for Final
Settlement
Estate of Edith job Application for Admins
tts ton.
Estate of f. NJ Rogers Application for Proof
of Will
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Woodmen. Remember

That the first meeting Of all camps in
February lie the date for electing dele
gates to the county convention. If you
think the great increase attempted in
assessments by the head camp is an in
justice 10 yourself and the or Ter, you
should instruct your delegates 70 that
effect. County convention will be held
at Viroqua in early April.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
al Sanitary Grocery

Taking for his motto "a Sanitary
Grocery" Stanley Sweger has been
making things hum in his place of bust
ness the past few days, New dust
proof bins and neat shelving and other
modern fixtures, combined with paint,
varnish and artistic wall decorations,
has worked transformation pleasing
to the public and source of congratula-
ton to the proprietor. The past year
has witnessed many substantial i'm
provements in Viroqus business places,
and we trust this evidence of civic and
personal pride and thrift will be con-
tinually active
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Matter in which All are Interested


By official notice elsewhere given it
will be seen that special meeting of
Eircqua school district is called for next
Monday night in the high school audi
forum. More suitable and sanitary
closets is the problem for consideration.
That there is need for such will scarce
ly be questioned If undertaken an sp-
preparation sufficient should be voted TO
start the work well and substantially
and install suitable system. Any
thing short Of that viii be waste of
money and effort 1t should be the duty
of the district board, or some commit
tee well advised who may have the
proper facts, plans and estimate to
present so voters may act intelligently
in the premises.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Auction Sale


At the E. H. Warner homestead,
three miles below Newton, Saturday,
February z, large sale of live stock,
implements, farm equipment, grain
and hay, property Of E. n Warner es-
tate and A. n. Warner. Sale opens
at 1890. free lunch at noon, HOMELAND
auctioneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

The "W. b. u" will be in session
eleven months of the year from now on.
Students may enter any time and re-
ceive exactly the same work and per-
sonal attention. New term begins
Tuesday, February 3. You can be hold
ing good position by August first.
You are invited TO correspond with Us.
Send for free catalogue. Address:
Wisconsin Business University, La
Crosse Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Consideration for Others

BY recent order of the postmaster
general, all persons residing on the
streets travelled by rural mail carriers
within city or village limits, and not
within city carrier limits, are entitled
10 rural carrier service upon erecting
approved mail boxes. Heretofore rural
mail carriers have not been allowed to
serve persons residing within corporate
Iitnitg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Was Wei Received

The initial number in the winter en-
tertainment course. Thursday night,
WAS mucn enjoyed. The Mozart CON
cert company tried hard TO please, and
they succeeded Every number on the
program met with an encore. As a
musician every member Of the com aany
fits his or her niche.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Passes Quarter Million Business

afternoon when dividend Of SIS 600
cred Joseph Buchanan and Froand elected directors
mou The question erecting aosby
d but the meeting instructed directors appoint committee
building
to special meeting Of the 70 be held summarized
port OF the transactions of the below
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

On farm property Funds always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
also buy mortgages. ADDRESS, or call
onW. J. Hickisch, 2O3 S 4th street, La
Crosse. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
MONEY no LOAN

On farm security at reasonable rates
of interest. All business confidential.
Address Lewis Bros. Realty and Invest
ment Co., N. w. corner 4th & Man
Sts., La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

At La Crosse January .. Mr. Frank Gould and
Mi Lottie Sanda of Stoddard community.
In Riehand county. january s, by Justice Nit
che Mr.. Merl Teal and Miss Ina Clark, both Of
the town of Clinton.
Al the home Of the groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs James Hail. in Readstown. January IA. by
Rev. r, =. Thomas, MIR. J Willard Hall and Miss
Christina Wilkinson daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. 5. Wilkinson Of kickapoo. Big wedding din
ner, locai night charivari. plenty of treats and
CONGRATULATIONS made busy wedding day for
these well-known young people. Mr.. Hall is trav-
cling salesman for the Parker Pen Company He
Is the heavy weight" recently alluded 20 by the
CENSOR who took out the first license in the coun-
~ under the new eugenic marriage law.
At Wealthy. January o by Rev. II. Halvorson,
George Bergen and Miss Alma Volden. both Of
Mestby vicinity.
At the home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Harley Peck. Webster creek, January "a, by
Rev W: n, Smith. Mr.. Earl Waddell and Miss
Coda Peck.
At Lacrosse, January 10. BY Rev. BerRholz, Mr..
Gus Elmer II Cashton, and Miss Laura Hottie Of
Wealthy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Como and Hello Us

We want more help for tobacco sort
ing, both men and women. Come and
see US or write. TIE Bekkedal Ware
house, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
Was a Hot One

Westby high school basket ball team
was here Friday night and gave the To-
cal highs chase for their existence
1t was anybody's game till the last min
ute. Viroqua coming off best by score
of IA to II The Westby bunch is a
large, athletic aggregation and play the
game well. A good crowd of euthusi-
astic rooters accompanied the boys and
were loyal to their colors. A pleasant
fraternal dance followed the meet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
=OBTTVARY=

At his home in Brush Greek valley. January 10.
Mr.. Ole johnson. aged ~ years. a native of Nor
way. locating on Coon Prairie at an early day.
serving in the civil war. widow seven grown
children and eleven grandchildren survive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

Old price for oiIing set Of harness
has been So We are nov prepared to
oil at sl.50 per set. LUCIUs FAVOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28

Prepared to do Lumber Saving
am prepared to do saving for farm
ers and others at the old mill in Viro-
qua, during the present winter. Bring
in your logs. LEVI j. ALLEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-28
School Board Conventions

Superintendent Gardner announces
three of these meetings -LaFarge Feb
ruary 5. Viroqua 6, Hil.sbgo IL.