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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
No Lumber Trust in Viroqua

We are informed that the promoters
of third lumber yard in Viroqua have
circulated the report that when third
yard was closed out two years age lum-
Der prices in Viroqua advanced 81 90
per thousand. The facts are that lum-
Der was sold cheaper during that time
than during any period in the past eight
years. A third yard in Vircqna does
not mean lower prices 70 The consumer.
but he will have to pa sdded 80 l.3
per cent to the cost of retailing lumber
here, as two yards can h.n5le all the
business at no added cost.
The lumber market is very low now
and shingles are cheaper than they
have been in twenty years. We wish
to advise our customers and friends,
who are expecting to build this season,
to see US very soon so that we can pro-
tect them against the advance which
must soon take place. For the coming
season we shall continue TO handle what
is best in building materials at prices
that are fair to the consumer and sat
isfaction guaranteed.
JOHN E. NuzUM & Sons LUMBER Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
The Divorce Question

This play comes TO Viroqua on Thurs
day. January Z, under the direction of
Wingfield & Ridings 1t has created
more discussion than any play produc-
ed in recent years; it has served to EN-
tighten the public on a subject that
previously had not received the consid-
GRAFTON cue such a weighty problem.
The theme is treated with startling
frankness and the characters are clean
cut, cameo like in their distinctiveness.
'The Divorce Question" ran for 125
performances in Chicago and the tour
of the present organization bids fair to
exceed in popularity its phe1 omenal
success in the latter city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Schools reopened on Monday.


Penny pictures, rs for 25c at Jas
persons studio.
Twenty five per cent reduction on
overcoats Stoll & Groves.
Mr.. Ole M. Lien was a business
caller in the city from Coon Valley.
Go to the Opera Electric Monday
and see Mary Pickford earn her $50, 900
a year salary.
STANDARD grade can peas Z cents
per can, for Friday and Saturday only.
at Sweger's grocery.
Miss Hazel Nichols is off duty at
Towner's store, passing a fortnight
with her parents at Dudley.
On New Years day Mr.. and Mrs.
Oluf Weiby had as guests mrs. Neprud,
daughters and son of Westby.
Howard Flemming is visiting with
his brother, Ruel, who has been con-
fined in a Minneapolis hospital for some
weeks.
Carl NJ. Froiiand and wife were
over from Westby to pass New Years
with their relatives, the Knudson and
Enochson families.
Miller Louis Thompson got too near
to a shafting in his mill, and as a con-
sequence he carries lacerated ear. epd
escaped much more serious accident.
Milton Welch and wife were CEN
soR callers from Salem yesterday.
They say that Harvey M. Allen is rap
idly sinking and the end is not many
days distant.
r. G. Bestor, eye-sight specialist,
he - Aa kAk al
January IL. Eyes tested and glasses
fitted. Return visit each month during
the year.
Until the present date automobiles
have been flying about town and coun-
try. Drifted condition of outside roads
makes it pretty difficult for them to
run, and about every machine is housed
for the winter.
After long and patient suffering
John o. Nash of Freeman town, died in
a Lacrosse hospital, where he had been
for sixteen weeks. Mr. Nash was one
of the best known and highly respected
citizens of his community.
Miss Mildred Blasheck was a visit
or from Stoddard in the city, yesterday.
While here Miss Blasheck volunteered
to serve the CENSOR as it's Stoddard
correspondent, which the editor and
readers will much appreciate.
Ed Lind has moved his shoe repair
shop from the Hendrickson shoe store
to basement of the Lindemann bank,
where he is fully equipped to do first
class work. He has the latest modern
machinery and expert workman. 1t
will pay you to go in and see him.
Edward Wig has disposed of his in
terest in the DeSoto mercantile estab-
lishment to his partners, o. G. Lewis
and NJ. C. Olson. He was over there
during last week taking inventory of
stock and making the transfer. Ed.
will be Just little lonesome, we fear,
after letting lose of two business estab-
lishments within month.
Venerable Robert Tate came over
from Mound Park to transact legal bus
mess at the court house on Tuesday.
To the CENSOR Mr.. Tate said he had
been a constant resident of Vernon
county since 1854, and he continues to
believe it the best spot on earth. Mr..
Tate was accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. E. NJ. Jennings, of Montana, who
is spending the winter with him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
NO TRUMPET SOUND
COUNTY INAUGURATION WAS
VERY SIMPLE
Only Two Changes in Official Sta
tions-Majority Have Given Long
and Efficient Service

There was no martial tread. the play
ing of bands, the blowing of whistles
nor congesting multitude at Vernon
county's official Inauguration at our
seat of government at noon on Monday.
In fact there were but two changes in
personnel of those in authority, district
attorney and sheriff. c. j. Smith sue
ceeding ]. Henry Bennett and Andrew
HOMELAND surrendering the sheriff 3
place to Frank H. Rogers. Mr.. Hove
land leaves the job with a record for
keen service and a faithfulness and
promptness not excelled. He becomes
Mr.. Rogers under sheriff. Other ap
pOintments have not been announced
by the new sheriff Mr.. Rogers has
long been connected with official mat
tiers and will doubtless make a vigilant
and efficient promoter of peace He
gives bond of $40, 600, with II. p. Proc
tor, j. E. Stoll and Torger Fortney as
surety.
For district attorney Mr. Smith comes
back ito his own" so to speak, being
familiar with the important duties of
the Office by three terms service some
years ago. His bondsmen for $1,000
are j. A. Moen ard Will f. Lindemann
MIR. Bennett goes to the highest leg.
islative honors in the state, having been
elected state senator. For fourteen
years he was the county's prosecuting
officer and legal advisor Ii is doubted
if any man can show a stronger record
in like service. His constituents will
expect high-grade representation in the
law making body, for which position he
possesses ability that will make him a
leader.
The only soldier in the court house is
Henry C.. Costing, commencing his
sixth term as clerk of court, giving his
entire time and best ability to its af
fairs. His official bond is for SIS, ZOO,
with C. E. Morley and Martin Root as
signers. Berlie Moore will be his Of
fetal deputy.
With an enviable record for efficien-
CIV Berlie Moore continues in the har-
ness as county clerk, commencing his
sixth term, with four years previous
service as deputy for j. J. Marshall.
His bondsmen for $1,000 are Frank
Burnham, r. c. Shreve and j. j. Mar
shall.
Register of Deeds Mork commences
bis sixth term. He was deputy previ-
GUS for four years to William Hutch.
son; knows his duty and does it. He
has re appointed Melvin o. Tuhus as
his deputy. The register gives bond
of SO, 600, with Henry Lindemann and
John E. Nuzum as hackers.
None better among the long train of
safe treasrrers Vernon has had, is
| Amund Belland, who enters upon his
second term. No treasurer has been
more admirably fitted for the station
and none could have rendered more eff
| ficient and careful administration His
boBdsmen in the sum of $50, 900 are
Fred Eckhardt, Henry Lindemann, H.
P. Proctor. E. S. Goodell and o. G,
Munson.
Alex Ristow as surveyor and Fred r.
Gobde as high coroner, renew their en-
gagement with the county as such Of
iciais.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Date Named for Dedication

February 18th is the date set for ded-
ication of the new Methodist church,
the ceremonies to be conducted by Bish-
op w. A. Quayle. Workmen are push
ing matters and it is hoped all will be
completed and settled. If not the FORM
al dedication will be held just the same.
The new church is more than creditable
to the city and community. 1t is de-
sired to open it to worship free from
debt, but If so, purse strings will need
be Embossed very soon, and to that end
corps of solicitors are now starting
out to ask aid. Doubtless the public
will be as generous as in the past when
church edifices have been erected in vi
roqua. About So, 900 needed to cover
the financial end.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT.
VERNON GOES FORWARD IN
MATERIAL THINGS
In City. Village and Country Dist
taicts We Have Grown and
Well Prospered

The New Year finds Viroqua and Yer
non county much the better for the old
year record of achievement In city,
country and village material prog
has been msde. Viroqua has not known
for decade healthier building rec
ord, mainly the fine new Methodist
church, the large and valuable cream
cry, new 0strem block, two or three
commodious garages, completion of
Tate block and Masonic temple, mater
lial betterments in Congregational
church, enlarged conseniences in school
buildings, Bekkedal Lumber Company 8
buildings, Thayer's new lumber yard,
dozen modern residences, sidewalks,
crossings and many additions and err
largements in private residences and
business places. The villages, especi-
ally Westby and Hillsboro, have posi-
bly, made as much advance in new bus
mess blocks, residences and in other
ways as Viroqua can boast. Through
out the country districts forward has
been the slogan, and on every hand
may be seen farm dwellings, barns, ST.
los and other buildings. Making US a
record that in dollars exceeds any year
in the county's long history
A Viroqua lady contributes this testi-
monial to our eity's good record and
what may be had for civic usefulness
in future: tN
DON'T KNoCK-GET BUSY
In this the kicking time" of the
year of taxes, coal bills, and strenuous
effort to live, let us take time to OBJ
serve conditions in oUr home town and
resolve to appreciate the good and strive
to make things better. We have had
no epidemic of disease. very few are
unemployed, business is prosperous
We have good schools, employing twen-
ty teachers, important improvements
have been made and earnestness and
enthusiasm is felt from kindergarten
to high school Our city library is well
patronized and books circulated in the
country. The rest room is used by
tired mothers, that baby may have a
nap, and ladies' of town and country
find the place a blessing. 1t Is clean
and warm but can be made more at
tractive by pictures and few other
things. More vines and flowers adorn-
ed the yards of our city last summer
than ever before. Begin now to plan
for the coming summer. Our cemetery
was never so beautiful and the lots are
now plated and books in order so the
assessments can be levied by the stat
ute of the state. Things are now on a
firm business basis. New sidewalks
have been built, city park added that
for natural beauty can hardly be equal.
ed. When spring comes let US have an
old fashioned bee and everybody help
to clean the city park and enjoy pic
mic dinner. We have churches that are
credit to the town with room for ev-
erybody.
And best asset of ALL plenty of healthy,
happy youngsters for whom TO live and
work. For these we must make the
town clean and all influences uplifting.
If you ne d an inspiration, make
friends of the children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
The Closing and Opening

The New Year was opened III Viro-
qua by changing of bells and other dem
onstrations. At the Methodist church
a record crowd gathered to join in the
program of farewell to the old and well
come of the infant year.
The Masonic fraternity observed the
occasion in social, with games, dane
ing and banquet, most engaging
evening.
Dance, moving pictures and supper
filled program in the Opera house.
On New Years business was practical
ly suspended and the day was ideal for
winter.
The holiday entertainment at the
county asylum was repetition of what
has been given in past, custom that
never ought to be discontinued. IL af-
fords bright spot in the calendar for
the unfortunates there cared for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Building Of Historic Enterprise Raced

Within the past two weeks the his
toric wooden mill at Avalanche, with its
equipment, has twice changed hands.
Gilbert Olson exchanged the same to
Earl Truesdale for the Green residence
property on North Main street In
turn Mr.. Truesdale sold the same to
Berlie Moore. who will remove and dis
pose of all equipment and rsze the big
building, moving the same to Ross,
where such material as can be used
will be fashioned into farm barn and
buildings. The old mill has been pref
ty much silent monument at Ava
lanche for some years. In the earlier
days of sheep husbandry and ''home
spun" clothing thriving business was
done there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The mid winter term of the Wiscon-
sin Business University of Lacrosse,
Wisconsin, begins Tuesday, January 5,
1915. We can prepare you for good
position by June LIST. The demand is
just as good as ever for our graduates.
We now have no one to send to posi-
tions. Now is the time to prepare, as
we expect to place more students in
positions the coming year than ever be-
fore. Send for the proof. NV. B. U. "
graduates succeed all the time. Ev-
eryone knows the wv B. u" is the
BEST. Send for beautiful free cata-
logue. Ask all the questions you want
to. Do it NOW.
WISCONSIN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY, La
Crosse, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
NOTORIOUS john =. Deity

The most notable of the governors
acts OF mercy is in extending clemency
TO the outlaw whose acts for several
years stirred the whole country. John
Deitz, who was convicted of numbering
Oscar Harp while a posse of officials
were IN the act of capturing Deitz at
bis home in Sawyer county. He was
sentenced to life imprisonment. He
has served about three and a half wears.
Governor McGovern reduced the SEN
tence to twenty years. This commuta-
tion will admit Deitz to parole when he
has served half his term. which will be
May, 1921 Should he receive the ben
eft of good time allowance accorded
model prisoners, Deitz will be free in
eleven years and three months from
date of his sentence, which will be Au-
gust Is, 1922.
Unprejudiced, and knowing possibly
as much as any other person of the de-
tails and affairs connected with the
whole Deitz matter, the editor of this
paper has felt that the verdict of the
jury and the penalty imposed was Just,
and righteous verdict against open
outlawry. However, we can but con-
cur with Governor McGovern in his
statement when he says that maudlin
public sentiment encouraged Deitz in
his outlawry. The governor said in
committing the sentence:
This Is a unique and perpexing
case. | am satisfied that the offense
for which John Deitz is being punished
is not lower than murder in the second
degree. If this grade of homicide had
been submitted to the jury that tried
the case, the present application for
pardon could be dealt with easily; but
it was not. Another inducement to
clemepcy is found in the fact that dur
ing the half dozen years before Deitz
killed Harp, he was encouraged and in.
cited to acts of outlawry and violence,
and he was applauded and lionized in
proportion to his audacity in defying
constituted authority. This encourage
ment and applause came alike from a
considerable part of the public press
and in letters and kilograms from large
numbers of people, who, not infrequent-
ly. backed their opinions with their
money. Under these circumstances, it
seemed not entirely fair to hold Deitz
solely responsible for the tragedy in
which this propaganda of lawlessness
finally culc1inated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
In Honor of a Venerable Mother

One of the most pleasant holiday
events of Mansion was house party
at the home of G. S. Grubb in honor
of mother Nuzum. OF her ten chill
dren the following were present: Rev.
4. F. Nuzum, Prairie du Chen, Mrs.
T. ]. Snodgrass, River Falls; John E..
Nuzum, Viroqua; DIR. T. w. Nuzum
and wife, GAINESVILLE; Mrs. G. S. Grub,
Mauston; Mrs. Thomas Foulkes, Mer-
rimac; Richard W. Nuzum, Spokane,
Wash; Mrs. ID. M. Hunter, Viola; also
Paul Nuzum Grub and wife, Edger-
ton; d. NJ. Hunter, Richard and Jean,
Viola; G.S. Grubb and Kenneth Grub,
Mauston. -Mauston Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Got your wid-runner sleds yet?

Got your wid-runner sleds yet?
The creamery has moved to its new
quarters.
--Gabel's orchestra at Runnig's hall
Friday, January 8.
-yiroqua Eastern Star Chapter will
install officers next Tuesday evening.
Grand Army and Relief Corps Of
fcere were jointly installed last even
ing, fine social following.
John Shower and wife have return
ed from Minnesota and re-engaged with
DR.. Christianson on his West Prairie
Guernsey farm.
Sunday mornings Southeastern
took out two full coaches Of students
and teachers returning to their work in
different parts of the state and sur
rounding states. It was happy home
coming for all during holidays and they
returned to their occupations with
pleasant memories Of home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
GREETINGS OF LOVE TO ALI
Venerable Printer and Soldier of Old
Viroqua, Writes Message

DEAR CENSOR: A former member of
your family, when we were young and
less wise than we are today, wishes
each one of the members of your num-
erous readers a Happy New Year for
1915. Though time has often laid a
heavy hand on me since first we were
acquaint, and our ways have led over
many rough and stormy times, our love
for the old homestead and those we
knew when life was young, still burns
as brightly as the old star of the north,
and we oft in solitude recall the names
of the many girls and boys of long ago
and wonder where they are. Some have
gone to the other side and wait with
reckoning hands, and some are here
with their life work yet before them,
ard there were older ones with smiles
and warm greetings for all, long years
nave they been sleeping in Gods acre,
yet they live in memory. On our last
visit we met many noble men and wo-
men we had not known before, who
are now part of your busy community,
building for the future with love for
their fellows, and to them we say, God
speed you and keep you, and may you
receive the merit you deserve.
To the few surviving comrades of the
Civil war yet remaining with you, |
send greeting ard hope the march from
now on toward the last tramp may be
pleasant journey, their work well
done, their monument a united country,
great and grand; so great that the peo-
pic of the world could all be placed in
one of our states, Montana, and then
only be about sixteen persons to sim
gle acre Think of it!
With kind thoughts and good wishes
to each and every reader let me say,
Auf weidersehn,
WILLIAM E. MINsHALL,
1889 E. 60 St., Chicago.
January |, 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

have this fifth day of January, 1915,
fumigated the premises of Mr.. Allen
Halverson at West Prairie for conta-
geous disease, which they had. The
premises of Mr.. Halverson are now
perfectly safe for the public to come
and go with perfect safety.
DR., EvERT.
West Prairie, January 5, 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
A Welcome innovation

Young people of the Christian En-
deavor in the Congregational church
are arranging for an innovation that
should give aid and strength to the So
ciety and provide a public place Of
amusement much needed. In the base
ment of the church bowling alleys and
innocent game tables will be provided,
best equipment. Indoor tennis and
appliances will be arranged
also An outside entrance to the church
basement will be put ip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Have II Done Now

John Weber and Frank Wise have
opened paint shop in the stone black
smith shop opposite Simpkins' imple-
ment house, where they will be prepar-
ed during the winter to pain. and var
nish automobiles, cutters, buggies and
almost anything else. Good time to
have these Things cleaned up; have it
done right and at figure that is equit-
able and right.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Lust Pointer

AS slight indication of whae is GO
ing on in Viroqua's enterprises, we
cite the fact that Thompson's roller
mills bought and manufactured into
flour last year $4,000 bushels of home
grown wheat. And still more decisive
Is the fact that there was turned out
of the mills for local customers 28, 761
sacks of feed. The mills are patronized
by farmers in gristing for long dis
tances, some coming as far as twenty
miles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
kindly Remember the Bows

Viroqua rural mail carriers were re-
cipients of many gifts from patrons on
Christmas and New Years. Nearly
everything imaginable that could be
utilized by man or beast was given.
For all of which the faithful boys of
Uncle Sam desire the CENSOR to ex-
press their appreciation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Relief Apparently Ahead

AS the CENSOR goes to press this Sec
ton is experiencing a season of case
weather which promises to be suffici-
emily extended to permit growers to
remove their hanging tobacco from the
poles. tf5.
1t is also stated that outside and local
buyers are now travelling the country
districts inspecting and buying the
xuaad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
The Week of PRAYER

This annual holy week is nightly OBJ
served at the Methodist church, divided
into five sections, one-night programs
by the regular church society. the Ep-
worth League, the Sunday School, the
Aid Society and Missionary Society.
The public is invited to attend these
services
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
TO THE pI1RLIC

During the session of the legislature
will be found at my law Office in vi
roqua, every Saturday, Monday and
probate court day, prepared to attend
to such business as may be entrusted
to me. Mr.. Heinz, my partner, will be
at the Office at all times.
J. HENRY BENNETT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Baskef Ball Friday Night

An extra coed game is promised for
Friday night Of this week, when La
Crosse high M Gets our boys. Lacrosse
team is one o. the best in the state and
the locals are practicing every night
and will make the Lacrosse boys work
To win
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06

John W. Waddell, treasurer of Web
sier, was first to make payment Of state
tex to County Treasurer Belland, De-
bember 81. G. S. Honaker Of Franklin
was a close second, with Robert Lind
Of Hillsboro village, third.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Two Weeks of Cheap Pictures

am in Viroqua, over Surenson's gro
cerv store, to make PENNY PIC
TURES. Come in and get good pic
lures at a reasonable price. during. the
two weeks. q. h. Snearly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06

During day time the garage, contain
ing a 1918 Buick runabout car, on the
Hetland farm north of town, burned.
The dwelling was also threatened. The
car was property of Stephen Hetland,
covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
.CLEMENCY SHOWN DEITZ
THE GOVERNOR COMPUTES
HIS LIFE SENTENCE
The Noted Character and Outlaw Nav
Get His Freedom in a Few Years
Fifteen Other Criminals
Are Favored

As is usually the case at holiday time.
with a retiring executive, Governor
McGovern extended clemency to six
teen criminals, subjects of states pris-
on at Waupun. Among the number is
Frank Burris of Forest town, who was
given full pardon for murder COM
mitted in Monroe county about forty
years ago. He has been out on parole
for some time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-06
Please Settle Accounts

AS have sold my furniture store, |
would like an early settlement Of all
accounts. You will find me at the
store. Please call and make settlement
at your earliest convenience.
EDW. VIC.