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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

There was a splendid cutpouring of
citizens last Thursday evening, old and
young, to attend reception and Opening
of the new Knights Pythias home just
completed and made ready for occupan-
cy. From 80 TO 10 o'clock the spaci-
Gus lodgequarters were thronged with
happy and appreciative citizens They
were received and conducted throug the
different apartments and refreshed with
punch and gentlemen presented with
cigars. Those who wished had the
privilege of playing billiards. pool and
cards. A seven-p piece orchestra pro-
vided music throughout the reception.
The new Pythias home is credit to
the order and the city; place where
young men may pass an hour or an
evening in good company; because the
order is founded on real brotherhood
and friendship. Besides the lodge are
reading room, where magazines, books
and papers are kept on the tables; in
the club room are two billiard and one
pool tables, an inviting place for mem
bers to meet. These nice quarters oc-
cupy the entire second story of the new
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

Ostrem block; are subdivided into club
room across the front, lodge room, ante
and paraphernala rooms, library, kitch-
en-; lavatory in the rear. 1t is ideally
built and finished with hardwood floors,
fine grained woods and tinted walls;
steam heated well lighted and best of
ventilation 1t is a satisfaction to know
that so fine place can be maintained
in town of Shis size when one larger
society has similar quarters.
The Pythias order was instituted in
VirCQus some ten years ago, has MEM
bership approaching one hundred, with
class of twenty to receive its myster-
les and degrees. Membership is COM
posed of many Of the substantial BUSH
ness and professional men of the city
with good class of town and country
young men When the Ostrem building
burned last December a large part Of
the lodge effects we're destroyed. The
gathering of last Thursday evening
marks the resurrection of this fratern-
al order. LAY she grow and prosper
SO long as the focus point is in the right
direction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
MRS. M. C. NICHOLS

This city and community mourn the
passing of one of its choicest women
in the sudden death of Mrs M Mich
OILS, which occurred at the family home
about midnight Wednesday last. 1t
was a shock and grief to everybody.
She had been siling but a couple of
days and the end came almost without
warning, hemorrhage Of the brain, death
following quickly.
In the call to higher sphere of Mrs.
Nichols the scenes of her life work lose
a beloved woman. a comedy, christian
character; one whose heart was in ev-
cry good and useful cause and whose
hands were outstretched in the relief
of and upbuilding of humanity. In
church, in society, in education, her
natural gifts of intelligence were ever
at command and freely given. She
was a home lover, rearing family that
will ever have reason to remember her
as blessed
The tenderness with which she adj
ministered to a devoted husband, the
late Captain Nichols, during a long ILL
ness some ten years ago, was touch
ing tribute to her nobleness in life.
Mrs. Nichols belonged to pioneer
family. Her usefulness commenced at
an early age. teaching career at four
teen, and she had the distinction of
being in the first class of girls to be
graduated from our great university.
During Mrs. Craig's presidency Mrs.
Nichols was department secretary in
the National Woman Relief Corps, and
she was deeply devoted to this work
from the society's organization. In lit
erary circles Mrs Nichols was also a
leader.
The home was filled with Borrowing
relatives and neighbors Saturday after
noon to pay last farewell tribute to
her memory The casket was banked
in floral offerings from societies and
friends. Briefly her pastor, Rev. Reed
Taft Bsyne, spoke of her worth, her
example and her III. Then in the
beautiful silent city were laid to repose
the remains where lie those Of so many
/ kindred
Hettie NJ. Rusl. daughter Of DR. and Mrs. james
Rusk, was born March 80. Is S.in Tradelphia, Ohio
She came with her parents to Viroqua in 1857 anc
has lived here until her death October H. 1914
She attended the University of Wisconsin anc
graduated in the first class of girls in 1865. Or
September II, 1867. she was united in marriage Il
Marshall C.. Nichols and to them were born sis
children. of whom -four now living. Mrs. ]. A
Rendle Denver, Colorado: Mrs W. f. LindemanT
of this city. Mrs. C. W. Dudley and d. WhitneA
, Nichols Of Vest Salem. A niece, Hettie Rusk'
Bostad. has made her home with the family since
the age of Is months. Mrs. Nichols was Of
eight children of whom two are now living, Al
bert J. Rusk and Mrs. Iurana Leayitt. the latte
having made her home with Mrs. Nichols for thu
last fifteer wears Mrs. Nichols Joined the Chris
tian churc Z this city when but fourteen year
of age. later with her husband. she became
member Of the Congregational church and wa
10 arg brf SIT
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
a MAN WHO MOVES THE DIRT
II Stoll Can't Sell EN- He Just Buys
Then Himself

There has been much activity in buy
ing and selling real estate and other
property throughout this section of late,
and as usual, the fellow who is on the
alert has pulled down a good share of
the deals either for others or himself.
That mans name is spelled S-T.0-L-L.
Its familiar one to every person who
has lived in these parts any time with
in the last half century John for short
"a dealer with vim and purpose.
Stoll sold the old John Gorsline farm
in Franklin, consisting Of 105 acres,
owned by Henry Lindemann, to Gamer
on Olson.
Stoll sold the DR.. Will Gorsline farm,
just east of town, to Albert Davick,
exchanging the same for Davick's inn
plement depot, to Geo. w. Schroeder.
HHstiing George will look after the inn
plement business in person.
Stoll purchased the well known Ed
ward Silbaugh homestead of quarter
section, east of the county farm, which
has been in the Silbaugh family since
1869. Mr.. Stoll win make stock ranch
of the same.
And the business goes on without in
terruption when there is anything to
buy, sell or exchange. Stoll can do
something for YOU If you will but let
him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
A CIean.up and Retirement

Chas. S. Slack 6 Company have a
stock scale, a wheel scraper, and a
tongue scraper without wheels; also
ranges, heating stoves, shoveling boards,
bolster springs, one Litchfield spreader
guaranteed for FIVE years, one Great
Western and one DeLaval cream separ-
ator with pulley attachment that have
never been unlocked; one Deering and
one Milwaukee mower, three Deering
corn and five Deering grain binders, all
ready for you. Also Carlo steel fence
posts and Trojan steel farm gates.
Everything must be sold and you will
have the right chance and it is the
winding-up of a twenty seven years,
business career in Viroqua. Come and
buy something, as it lie our last days in
the old stand. Yours truly,
CHAs. S. SLACK & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

"A SIPS house dress for IS cent at
Roman & Felix.
Ladies hand bags from Sl,0O up to
$500. o. E. Davis.
-Nyal's Laxicold tablets relieves a
cold in day. o. E. Davis.
-Smokeless loaded shells, so cents
a box. The Kuebler Hardware.
Get buggy right in kind and right
in price, at Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Special prices on ladies skirts for
Friday and Saturday at Roman & Felix.
Miss Fannie Silbaugh returned to
her work as a trained nurse in Milwau-
kee.
Building materials that please the
exacting buyer at the Nuzum lumber
yard.
Several gentlemen were over from
Whitestown, yesterday, among them
Will Setback.
A fine home and two large lots in
the heart of the city, for the right part
les. See Chas. S. Slack.
If you want reliable medicine for
coughs, colds, catarrh or rheumatism,
get Barker's. All druggists.
Mrs. Luther Allen spent two weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. w. J. Hsrdie,
in Spring Valley, Minnesota.
Mr.. Andrew Larson has bought a
Bull tractor for his S00-acre farm near
Rockton, from Chas S. Slack & Co.
Miss Elda Hall spent a few days
with her parents at 0nalaska. Her
brother Gene was here on visit.
Have something good in room he. t
ers for your Office or store at reduced
prices. The Kuebler Hardware.
II am prepared to take in sewing or
go out by day Miss Mable Pierce,
phone 349, In the old Casson residence.
"A week of splendid weather fol-
lows fortnight of cold rain. Really
we are enjoying May weather just now.
Positively the biggest show ever
given for the small price of l0c, Alder
to with moving pictures, music, scen-
cry etc.
Mrs Chris Bangsberg went to Won
ewoc to visit her daughter and son-in-
law, Rev. and Mrs. Ray Smith, who
are now stationed there.
Mr.. E. ~ Kilmer goes to Cszeno-
via to take charge of lumber yard as
manager. He does not expect to have
his family move till opening of the
year.
Don't wait until cold weather tc
order your storm windows and doors.
Call up the Bekkedal Lumber Company
for prompt service and right price, you
are certain.
Mrs. Effie Tate has been elected az
city librarian to succeed Miss Marior
Dahl, who resigned to accept like pc.
sition elsewhere. Mrs. Tate ought tt
make an efficient librarian.
-Osteopathy is a complete system,
and embraces all non-drug ideas in Their.
apeutics with spinal adjustment as i'll
essential keynote. DIR. G. ID. Mead
over Blue Front Store. Phone. office
209, house 3l2.
"A real treat awaits the dance-lov.
ing people at Running's hall Friday
night, when the Gabel Apiece orches'
ira again furnish their splendid music.
Mr.. Running extends everyone a cordi
al invitation to come out and spend g
pleasant evening.
Now is the time for overcoats. We
have them in all styles and patterns,
in prices from IS to $75. The adler
Collegian" overcoats have no equal.
Fur coats. plush lined coats, fur linec
coats, sheep lined coats, Balmaca; r
coats. We can suit the best dresser.
The Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
The Christmas Ship

All children are requested to take
their gifts for the sorrowing children
of Europe to their respective school
rooms Wednesday, October Is If not
convenient to do that, leave articles at
Mrs. Colts home. A committee from
the Sunday school to take charge of
the matter consists of Mrs. Will Post,
Miss Ella Christianson, Mrs. Colt and
Miss Vera Cass. Useful things are
needed more than toys; anything need
ed by mothers and children suddenly
deprived of home, thread, needles, pins,
buttons, yarn, sewing bags, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
School Agricultural Notes

Virodua High School students do act
ual work in scientific dairying.
We now recognize the connection be
tween COW health and human health
The producing of milk from cows will
health certificates and under absolutely
sanitary conditions, is of vital import
anee to the milk consumers Of every
community.
Students of the local high school arr
actually producing certified milk, will
their herd of pure bred Holsteins. Ar
ideal dairy barn is to be equipped by
the board of education. The students
who do the work with the herd are pro
fit sharers. The milk has been con
tracted for by the Optimo restaurant
where it is used and sold to local Gus
toFuQFe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Has Accident While Hunting

Our respected fellow townsman, Hen
nv Kish, met with none too pleasant
accident while out hunting ducks near
this village, Some of the party who
were across slough from him happen
ed to shoot at duck directly in line of
Mr.. Kish and a couple of shot struck
him on the face, one on the nose and
one near one eye. We are informed
that neither Of the shot made serious
wound for which Mr.. Kish can be very
thankful. Stoddard Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Stranger Killed Near (;enoa

One mile north Of Genoa, Sunday
morning, an unknown man was struck
by a Burlington train and instantly
killed. Remains we're taken to La
Crosse and held for identification, which
has not yet been done. The man was
about So years of age, s feet Z inches
tall, and weighed about lao pounds.
He had dark, stubby mustache. His
hair was rather thin on the top. On
his overalls was brass tag with the
ruu,har QIOQ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
The Midpets Entertain

Not in long time has the public been
more pleasingly entertained than last
evening when Tom Thumbs We'd
ding" WAS presented by sixty Viroqua
girls and boys, from three to seven
years old, under the direction of Miss
Eva Corbett. The little folks acquitted
themselves with great credit. The Re-
lief Corps, under whose auspices the
wedding was given, had nice financial
return, the audience being large one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
BAD NEIGHBoRING ACCIDENTS
Guns in the Hands of Boys Cause
Death and Injury

Last Sunday two sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Campbell of Webster Greek, aged
IL and Is years, were hunting about a
mile and quarters from their home
with p rife. A squirrel got up and
just as the older boy pulled up to shoot
it the younger one lodged in front of
him and the ball struck him just below
the crown. Another boy was with
them and Immediately started for help
while the older boy carried his injured
brother about mile until he met his
parents. Dr. Eseh was called and went
out and did what he could for the ~
fortunate lad and he was taken to Red
Wing where Tuesday at about II O'Clock
he died. The family has the sympathy
of the entire community. La Fargo
Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Season of Auction Sales

Thope who contemplate holding auc-
ton sales should remember that the
CENSOR Office is the place to have bills
printed quick. With each set of bills
free notice is published in the CENSOR,
which Is worth ten times the value Of
bills in giving information.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Rg Auction Sale

Erick Seim will sell at public auction
on his Day Creek farm, two miles east
of Readstown, on Thursday, October
%, all personal property, including 5
head of horses, "a cattle. hogs, farm
machinery, grain, hay, household goods,
etc. Bids will also be received on the
farm comprising 200 acres. J. II. Ran
dali. auctioneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

Another shooting accident happened
to the l7-year- old son of Gust Weinke,
who resides west of Cashton on Middle
Ridge. While hunting with his brother,
the lad was shot in the left knee by a
% caliber rifle. The injury was a bad
one and the boy was taken to RedWing
hospital. AT this writing he is getting
along nicely and all danger from COM
plications seem to have passed. 1t is
very dangerous for young lads to hunt
with each other The danger is consid-
erably lessened if the boys would sepa-
rate when entering the woods. Keep
apart at least six or eight rods. Cash
ton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Gunner Century Gathering

At their farm home near Liberty Pole,
October 5, the silver wedding anniver-
saIy of Mr.. and Mrs. Julius M. John
son was appropriately observed, sixty
neighbors and friends joining in the
pleasant affair. A reception was held
in the afternoon, young people having
matters in hand in the evening Pres
ents were many and substantial. Jas
person was present and made group
pictures of the entire party and the
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson have
eleven children, all present, some COM
ing from Minneapolis and other places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

existence number
of International each aber of the Quintet
McKnnie formerly with
is Swede j. Allen Gubb Tenor ons
Scotchman Heden
musician Conralto extraction
sooit English and Mr. Burt Nc
Grand opera
Company mixed
illustrated
will consist solos, duets and quaes
the
day The company usually sold
W In
Vroua Friday night October 30 The highly recon-
this embraces numbers and the
shall prevail sixth number will be added Care
has been taken select popular entertainers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

The trading public will regret the
sale of his business by Chas. S. Slack
to other gentlemen, so long has he been
one of the activities of this community.
He is to be succeeded by Jacob Dach,
Junior, and Henry E. Anderson, wide
awake young men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Prominent East End Nan Injured

The LaFarge Enterprise il RESPONSE
BILE for the statement that A. U. Curry
of Valley, met with painful accident.
While attending to one of the gasoline
lights in his store he opened a valve,
not thinking that the lamp was lit. when
the gas shot out burning his hands and
arms quite severely. He is getting
along nicely at present. Mr.. Curry is
one of the commissioners of the county
training school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21

From Lacrosse the information
comes daily that Colonel C. E. Morley
is not gaining. OF late he had suffered
from hemorrhsges, which weaken him.
His daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. o. Mork
and several gentlemen friends CT the
city have visited him indifferent times
during the week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
cood Place TO Buy and Sell

Full line of shoes, rubbers, outing
and fianneIettes at Anton Nelson's new
Purdy store. Pay for dairy butter &c,
eggs &c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-10-21
Short News Stories of Interest

Comngs. Goings
Vroqua Vicinity
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
LOST BROTHER
 INQUIRED AFTER

Oscar Word of Flat creek is in receipt of letter from Con Erickson, dated at Me Carthy. Alaska, July l9 last. It reads as follows:
 T have heard through friend of mine that you are acquainted with a man named Charles Erickson. Now, 1 wonder if same u.au can be brother cf mine, whom l have not heard from for the last three or four years 1 will try to describe him to you as nearly as possible. He is man IS yeas o]d but might look younger; is about ) feet II inches tall weighing from l90 to 2l0 pounds, He has blue eyes and dark hair He i, I Swede having been born in the city of Stockholm. He was last heard from in Circle City, l think in the spring of I9I0 He Lift that same ' ring and went to Bethel on the Nuskokwim, and think he left there shortly afterwards and went to Ruby Now, if it should happen to be the same Erickson that you know, l wish you would be so kind as to send me his address if you know it, and oblige
 Yours respectfully,
 ICON ERICKSON"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
AL JENNINGS CAUSES
 PUZZLE Ind OKLAHOMA

Tulsa, Ol<a July 20-The puzzle in Oklahoma politics is Al Jennings ex train Iobber who is seeking the Democratic nomi- nation for governor. Prominent newspapers throughout the state are belittlng Jennings candidacy as rival candidates declare he is being aided and abetted by Republicans who believe by putting him over' at the August primary the Republican success at
 the general election will be assured. The religious element, which says it would be "just too awful for anything to nominate a one-time outlaw for the highest office in the state, is holding its breath ill fear this will happen.
 The fact remains, according to the best posted men on politics in Oklahoma, that Al Jennings is leading in the race and is daily gaining strength while his opponents are either barely holding their own or are losing. Whereas, rival candidates are speak ing to mere handful5 of people, Jennings, by the mere announcement of his coming, IS day after day speaking to enormous crowds
 A few nights ago he broke the record in Tulsa for big political meetings, address ing an open air gathering estimated at 5000 persons Two nights later he spoke to a crowd at Muskogee that blockaded two of the principal streets, necessitating calling cut the police reserves in order to make an opening for traffic. It is just such crowds as this that face the bandit" can didate night after night.
 Elect me your governor, and watch the exodus of political crooks across Red river the minute l get into office" Jennings is telling the people q expect to use the parole system in the state penitentiary
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
Emergency Shipping Bill Passed
Seat of Government to Be Moved

BRUSSELS-The seat of government will be moved to Antwerp on account of the approach of the Germans who are drjv- ing the Belgian outposts back upon the Iies' main line
 Continuous fighting prevails along entire Inc nL .ha frnnt
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
TUESDAY, AUG. l8
President Reiterates Warning

WASHINGTON-Pre Wilson again issued a formal statement today urging the people not to take sides on the European war question:
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
THURSDAY, AUG. 20 Germans Approach Brussels

ANTWERP-A German airship has been captured by the French.
 The engagement of the Germans and the allies along the entire Belgian frontier has assumed proportions of great magnitude. It is believed that the Germans are ap- preaching Brussels. Cannonading can be heard distinctly in that city, rigid cen sorship is maintained.
 German Gunboat Disarms
 LONDON German gunboat Nater
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22

freely, fer many a good man goes into prison, but, so help me God, for every man let out on parole l will fill his place with crooked politician. The great trouble with Oklahoma Is too many thieves in high places"
 Although Jennings holds letters from Governor West of Oregon, Governor Hunt of Arizona and noted people in the country indors;ng his candidacy and wishing him success, and he can tell "sob' story that never fails to win, he is not springing any of this He is telling what he declares to be the truth about political conditions in Oklahoma and of certain forces that are seeking to down him.
 T admit the crimes for which I have done my bit, and now am trying to come back and show the world at large just what an official Is worth who honestly tries to do his duty,' he told his Tulsa audience There are thousands in the state occupying places of power and distinction who are criminals, and if they had their desserts would be sborn of authority and cast into prison fer the good of the commonwealth. Elect me governor and watch me get these men 1 know them and their methods, and they know it. This is Cne reason why my campaign has been attacked so bitterly from many different angles
 It makes no difference to Al if one of the objects of attack happens to be in his crowd. The chances are he will single him out by name Although barely five feet tall Jennings will boldly proclaim a giant thief if that is what he believes him to be, and if he happens to be present will dare the object of his attack to come back at him in any manner he chooses
 Fresh ranch eggs 75c dozen.
 Iditarod Meat Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
WILL RESIDE AT FLAT cITY

Mir. and Mrs. V F. Jacob arrived in inc city last Monday on the steamer White Seal. coming from Seattle. Irs. Jacob is a sister of C. R. Peek, the Flat City mer chant and Mir Peel, had not seen her for many years It is understood that Nr. ,,pj Mrs. Jacob will take up their residence in Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22

except Russia have replied to President Will sons offer to mediate with thanks and kindly feelings
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22

BRUSSELS The Belgians repulscd the German cavalry at Wayerly, thirteen miles south of here.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22

Fresh ranch eggs, 75c dozen.
 Iditarod Meat Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
Germans North of Antwerp
Barricade Streets

German cavalry are reported north c Antwerp.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
AT THE REGINA

". A. N.~c William Taylor N Thorntcn C. E. AweII Jonas DreWis Tom Erickson James HwjawaE. II. Rodgers J. N. Wilson Joe >ta4uarl, Alfred Bernier, \. Nelson, ( (. Cllcnsr, F, A. Burg, John Nelson, C. R Peck. W. McCa-thy, j. smith.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-22
French Pressing Germans

NANCY On to Strasburg' is the French cry. They are pushing the Ger mans from the Vosges mountains into the interior