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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-08
SNEAK THIEVES
AND "DIPS" PUT
IN BUSY SUNDAY

Roy Chubb, Of No. 1854 Jefferson
ave. east. permitted his Negro Dor.
ter to sleep In his store. Saturday
night. When he called at the sstab.
lishment. Sunday morning. he found
that the man had disappeared. and
that the safe had been opened and
$50 stolen.
Chubb notified the police. who are
looking for the porter. He - com.
monty known ~ Johnny Louis or
Johnny Wltted. IL Il years old. and
tall OF stature.
A man of slim build. wearing q
blue overall jacket and Q soft.
brown hat. between Is and 80 years
old, entered the home OF Albert
WYnman. Of No. 152 Maple-st.. at 8
o'clock. Monday morning. and made
away with rs cents, stolen from Mr..
W1nman's trousers. The thief pried
open a front window, and ransacked
the house. He was leaving. when
the noise awakened Winman. and
he arose In time to see the man
crawling out the window. He did
not give pursuit.
Crowded by two men while ne
was boarding a M. c. depot car at
Michigan-ave. and Griswold-st.. Sun
day night. A. Becker, OF Redford.
Mich. lost $40. removed from his
pockets by the pickpockets. whom
he has described to the police.
A revolver and 1888 was the loot
obtained by thieves who broke into
Earl Gasman's store ut No. 100
Montcalm-st. east. between and 9
o'clock, Sunday morning. A rear
window was forced in order to 81.
feet an entrance.
II. A. Peters home, At No. IS
I.eicester-ct., was burglarised Sun
day night. The thieves ransacked
the house but took nothing.
Early Sunday night the home OF
II. Applebaum. No. 1874 Montcalm.
st. east. was entered by burglars,
who stole valuables worth nearly
5000. Entrance was gained through
a bathroom window. The loot con.
sisted Of a gold watch, $36 In cash,
a gold ring worth $40. and dia.
mond, valued at SIS.
Two men with revolvers held up
August Schultz. Of No. lac Howard.
st.. at Fourth and Howsrdsts.. at
2 o'clock. Sunday morning. They
went through his pockets and ~
moved . $50 watch and %.
While riding on = westbound
rort-st. car. Saturday night, Bert
Collins was jostled BY pickpocksts,
who took IS and 1 check for 81.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-08

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-08
TOLEDO LINE
BEST OF p. M,
OFFICERS SAY

The Toledo-Ludington division Of
the Pere Marquette was designated
the prize division by the ofiicials who
inspected the road. The competition
was exceedingly close. the variation
in the marking of the divisions be-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-08

Ohio. which has been employing
It's state prisoners TO make paving
blocks, has now passed a law under
which the men may be set to work
on the roads. The highway author
tiles are to have full control over the
road work and will pay the prison
authorities sufficient sum TO cover
the cost Of transportation. mainte-
nance and discipline OF prisoners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-11-08
LAKE AND RIVER STEAMERS
&: 81 :: !: ; !!' g, -

All ID. q G. Steamers operate under
Central standard Time.
Fer CleveianS, PtttsbGrgh ana All
m. Fare to Cleveland. Sa2s: Pitts
burEh. $3.50.
Fer BuNsIo ssA ali points east--
Tue sdsy. Thursday and saturday. p:
, m; Fare $3.50 one way "'0 '0'n0
Fer Msekinac Island ana WAY
Probationary s:3o o. m. FridayA
ESQ q. m.
Aay-CIeveiand. e15o. round trip for
transportation, returning In time for
br einess Monday.
cSsSsrssa Asese.sAesiee--uppev
bsrth. "a lower berth. u.so; whole
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Equity County Convention

A convention of the American So
eiety of Equity for Vernon county will
be held in the city of Viroqna on the
23rd day of January. 1915. at II a. m.
for the purpose of electing county
officers and to transact any business
that may properly come before it.
Live stock shipping and the tobacco
situation will be fully considered and
all persons interested in the above SUBJ
Jects regardless of membership are cor
daily invited to be present.
All locals are requested to send a full
delegation. A prominent speaker will
be secured for the occasion. The Viro-
qua Local viii meet at 10 a. m. of the
same date to elect delegation Let as
unite in making this the best meeting
of the yeal
ID. 0. MAHoNEY, President.
ANDREW URNESS, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
30 LuMBER TRusrIN vIRoouA
Whys Competition and Interstate
Commerce Commission Interfere

AS owner and promoter of the third
or new lumber yard in Viroqua, wish
in answer to article in last issue 10
state:
First, that any report that at any
time stated that the disposing of third
yard two years ago caused a rise of
$500 per thousand in lumber prices in
Viroqua, is without foundation.
Second, lumber has net been sold
lower during the last two years than
during previous six years. as many pur-
chasers know.
Third, competitor in al lines tends to
reduce prices. as all sound-minded peo-
pie are aware. Lumber and shingle
markets are very low considering cost
of production, and have been for some
time: but not lower than for twenty
years, else why have consumers not re.
ceived benefit during last few months?
Again. il the support of a third yard
is to cost consumer 334 per cent more
IN expense why not combine the two
now running and save him Cog per cent?
do not wish to deprive competitors Of
their trade, notwithstanding il would
not be robbing poor people. But |
hope to assist in extending Viroqua
idhpSk NldOS W the DOuIiOs II TAU WIN
three yards and open competition in the
past. The people of this section, and
particularly farmers who built the
creamery interests, are too well bal
anced mentally to be mislesd by such
articles as appeared in the last issue.
IL is well known that active compe-
tition is needed in all lines, and tends
toward better assortment and lower
prices.
] shall be more than pleased to wei.
come my old friends and customers and
as well any new ones this may reach,
to come and look over a clean, new
stock. bought right, and offered at rea-
sonable prices TO all You are welcome
whether you buy or not, and the fact
that ! shall be able to carry my stock
on, less expense than either of my COM
petitors on account of location and easy
yarding, trust will not be deemed
against the purchasers interests.
j. w. THAYER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
The Divorce Question

Manager Brown is certainly giving
viroqua people opportunity to witness
some of the best plays both on the stage
and movies that are to be hao. In fact
much superior to the patronage accord
ed. The latest play THE Divorce Cues
ton" much talked of moral play,
was put on Thursday night. IL dealt
with the great American problem in a
clear way, showing in startling man
ner a combination of circumstances re-
suIting from divorce which wrecked the
lives of two innocent parties and broke
the hearts of the divorced couple. The
company is the best that have made
this town in long time. The leading
man portrayed the difficult part of a
dope fiend raised on the streets. in a
most realistic manner, and was the
strongest member of the cast. The
other five did good work, at least two
of them far above the average travel
ing actors The play was a strong dra-
ma of type that teaches in forceful
way a great truth and takes a strong
hold Of the audience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
was a VERY NARRow ESCAPE
Young Children of Jesse Beaver
Might Have Perished

Groceryman Jesse Beaver had har-
rowing experience Thursday night last
at his residence. He remained at home
with his children so Mrs. Beaver might
attend the theatre, and about ten
o'clock while sitting in the living room
heard commotion in the childrens'
sleeping apartment. He rushed in and
found the bedding on fire and room full
of smoke. Quickly Mr.. Beaver re-
moved the little ones from their per-
ilous position and succeeded in extin-
gushing the fire. In doing so he burned
one of his hands, but not seriously.
A kerosene lamp standing on the
bureau had ignited some material
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13

In the great west Vernon county
men have played conspicuous part in
official and business life. The fresh in
stances are presented.
Leroy j. Williams, youngest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Williams of Viro-
qua, has just been elected president
and presiding officer of the Colorado
state senate.
Frank A. Chase, a former book
keeper in Lindemann's store and later
merchant at Ross, IS elected to the
state senate from the Spokane city
district in the state of Washington, re-
ceiving the highest percentage ma.
jority of any elected official in that part
of the state.
And we all take our hats off to these
Young Westerners
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Getting Ready for the Institute

Plans forming among local promoters
for the farmers institute to be held in
Vircqua, January % and 20. In con-
nection herewith womans' institute
or school of home economics will be
conducted. This meeting will be held
in the domestic science school building
The conductor is Miss Nellie Maxwell,
a graduate of Milwaukee Downer home
economics department. The local com
mittee is Mesdames l.. r. Gott, j. ID.
Beck, l.. 2. Smith, Will Post and Miss
es Kate Goodell, Lucy Dawson, Tilda
Omundson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
RoCKToN MAsoNs HAVE HOME
Heirs to Late Captain Bennett, Deed
Present Quarters

The wife and daughter of the late
Captain Van s. Bennett, his legal heirs,
have just decided to Rockton Masonic
Lodge the hsil which it has 30 long oe-
cupied. in the Bennett block in that vii
lage. 1t was the purpose of Captain
Bennett to make such bequest, but
suddenness of his tragic taking away
prevented such action. Mrs. Bennett
and his daughter, Mrs. Ona Bennett
EARL, have carried out the intention.
Mr.. Bennett was charter member of
Rockson lodge, long its master work
man, and is most fitting and generous
that his heirs should thus recognize the
order so dear to his heart.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
THIS IS MOST WELCOME NEWS
1t is That Viroqua Warehouses Will
Open in Few Days

There is now considerable riding in
the country districts inspecting and
buying tobacco A few small crops
have already been delivered here and
more will soon follow.
One of the best pieces of news this
community is fkely to receive gleeful-
ly is the fact that the Eckhardt- by son
warehouse will open for sizing on Mon
day, Janpery Is. Also that the Bek-
kedal house Is expected TO open its
doors for like work not later than the
time named by Messrs. Eckhardt and
DYSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
For the Community Betterment

The Mothers Alliance meeting on
Thursday afternoon was well attended
Miss Weimar sang Kipling's Mother
o. Mine" and other songs, and taught
class from the 9Th grade. Mrs. A..
J. johnson told of the work of SINH
lsr organization in Molin@ Illinois, and
others spoke of the possible work of
such organizations. There are now iif-
ty members. and they are slowly per
fecting the organization. The objects
are, first to bring mothers and teachers
in closer relations, give mothers bet
ter understanding of their childrens'
need in the home and of the work of
the schools Amusements for the chill
dren, occupations out of school hours,
responsibility of parents, etc., will be
discussed. 1t is hoped TO interest the
grade children in growing flowers at
home this summer. The next meeting
is to be held at the high school room,
the first Monday in February. Mrs.
Gardner will report the work done by
the mothers league in Richland Cen
ter, Miss Edith fainter talk on "Mu-
sic in the Kindergarten, Miss Lois
Suttle read paper on Books for Chill
dren. L.R. C.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
insurance Company Meeting

Utica Mutual Insurance Company
held annual meeting at Soldiers Grove
on Thursday. when the following were
elected officers:
PRESIDENT. C. Sehoenberger.
Vice President William Barney.
Secrets y-E. I. VanWinter.
Treasu, ri. II. McLees.
Drectors-o. H Larson. John Cummins. B. Z
Cooley
The question of insuring automobiles
was decided unfavorably. Under the
law villages and cities within the ter
TORY of townships must be incorporated
in such territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Tell il in Big Print

Our lady merchants, Suttle & Tate,
announce in full page advertisement
today, big clearance sale. These
popular merchants have found large
place with the buying public during
their two years business career. They
are TO popularize their store now with
big winter sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Cars for Foreign War Purposes

The greatest sale of automobiles in
history has just been contaminated by
the Ford Motor Company of Detroit, to
the allies for war purposes. rs, 900
touring cars to be delivered on the con.
tinent within the next sixty days is the
order. No other company in existence,
it is claimed, could deliver the goods
on af1ch short notice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Notice of Annual Creamery Meeting

The stockholders of the Viroqua
Creamery Company will meet in the
Opera house at Viroqua on Wednesday,
January q. at one o'clock D. m. The
annual creamery report will be read,
also the report of cost of new creamery
One director will be elected in the place
of Hugh Porter. ANY other business
will be transacted which may come be-
fore the meeting. 1t is desired that all
stockholders be present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
FILM FLASHES
Opera Electric features.

Opera Electric features.
Trey 0'Hearts every Wednesday,
4:l5. 1880, $3.50 at loo.
paid IN Full" by Eugene Walter
Friday night. 10 and I5c.
Goes program of night features Sat-
urday, 10c.
The Port of Missing Men, Monday
night. famous players, 10 and zoe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Omr Shadow Lengthens

The "Old Man" of the CENSOR is
grandpa again, a second daughter hav-
ing been born to Mr.. ard Mrs H. r.
Vergeront on Monday morning at their
farm home. Everybody take one on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Snecial Snans

Special prices on blankets for one
week; 65c value 4Sc, S5c value 72c, soc
value Use, $l.35 value 81 Is. 81 rs value
Las All Of our ladies' coats will 90
at cost. Four-buckIe overshoes at 80.
C. II. 0sTREM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
Please SettIe Accounts

As have sold my furniture store,
would like an early settlement of al
accounts. You will find me ~ thu
store. Plesse call and make settlement
at your earliest convenience.
EDw. VIC
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
ANNUAL BANK MEETING HELD
Officers of First National Reelected
and the Years Affairs Adjusted

Aonual meeting Of stockholders of
First National bank was held yester-
day. A satisfactory dividend was de-
clared and officers were re elected as
follows:
Presidential. p Proctor.
Vice. residents-E. W. Hazen and VIM. Webb.
CashierH. L. Packard.
Assistant Cashier Albert T. Forum
Directors-H. p. Proctor DIR. j, *. Schreiner.
William Webb. r. w. HAGEN, Albert Soverson.
II. L. Reed. H. p. Proctor. Jr.
A resolution was adopted looking to
the organization of a coupty bankers
association
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13

There lie no better medicine made
than Barker's remedy for coughs, colds,
catarrah and rheumatism. For sale at
all drug stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13

iuUUHt NdA TOT tht Guy Is eo, 33o.b4,
on forty persons. All but s., 263 70 is
offset by personal tax. of the So, 253.
- Fred Eckhardt pays sl,05S. As, the
Viroqua Creamery Company 81. $40 O4.
THE LIST OF TAX PAYERS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
HARVEY NJ AllEE -pIosEta ARo solnltR


One by one the roses fall One by
one the old soldiers drop out of line and
by living comrades and friends are laid
to everlasting rest Harvey M. Allen
is the last to respond to the final order
for muster out. At his home in Web
ster last Wednesday. he passed away
after few weeks of intense pain, in
ternal cancer the cause of death. Ev-
cry comrade joins in sympathy with his
bereaved family in this their hour of
deep distress But COmrade Allen has
only met the fate of many thousands,
who have gone before I'm He has
made his last march and gone to biv-
ouac with the Grand Ar which has
marched beyond the line Of human Wis
ion.
In the death of Harvry y Allen an
exemplary husband, father. friend, citi-
zen and patriotic soldier his fallen all
too soon. He was man of strong
character, intelligent. With his par
ents, james and Amsndy Allen. he pic.
neered in Vernon county, coming from
Ohio here in 1855, passing through the
trials and privations of early days. He
was born in Ohio 50 years ago. The
family consisted of six boys and one
girl. He was one of four brothers who
went to battle at the breaking out of
the great Civil war. He was twice
married, two children being born by the
first wife, nine by the companion who
survives him; seven of these are living,
all of whom were present at the last
sad rites, which were held at the church
on Salem Ridge where the family has
so long lived. The services were on
Friday last, and from the country
round about came old and young to pay
last farewell and look upon the fea.
lures OF one who was loved and respec-
ted for his good deeds and modest, hon
orable citizenship The services were
conducted by Pastor Burrows.
Harvey Allen was endowed with a
good brain, a tender heart that beat for
humanity. He had served his people
In every capacity in town government,
was member of the county board OF
supervisors, filled legislative position
at two sessions, in every capacity do
ing his duty fearlessly and well. II
may well be said he was a man every
day of his mature life. He will be
sincerely missed by family, neighbors
and friends because he was man help
full and true.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
THE DAY OF LAMENTATION
SOME BIG 'UNS IN THIS BUNCH
OF PAYERS
List of Viroqua City Tax Payers Who
Contribute More Than $1,000 to
the Big Levy

Below We submit Est of city tax
payers who contribute more than $40
to the tax burden.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13

Can Best Serve You Now
am prepared to oil harness at $3.50
per set. Have it done now.
L u FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-01-13
OUR OlOtsT RssIOtsT aAalW TROwsaIOGt

Not unlike the comforting passing to
sleep of a child in the arms of loving
mother was the peaceful taking in his
embrace by his Heavenly rather of
sainted Harley Trowbridge VIZ, qua $
Oldest citizen, who passed from earth
to the eternal life sweetly arm painless
" on Sundsy last. Ninety two yeaxs
is much beyond the allotted span, but
none too long when the deeds and work
y q person has been of the quality Civ
en- BY our late venerable neighbor and
friend. Always of the quiet and un-
assuming, proverbial for courtesy and
kindness, dutiful to family, neighbors,
society and church; no purer or better
life has been lived in Viroqua. Mr..
Trowbridge had not been rugged for
two or three years, but four months
lago be fell and fractured hip, since
" hich be has been conf ned to his bed,
gradually weakening physically till dis
olution. During all this time he was
tenderly cared for by his son, DIR Chas.
II Trowbridge and wife. Services
were conducted at the home on Tues
day morning by the family pastor, Rev.
Reed Taft Bayne
Harley Trow bridge was born at Trus-
VIZ ANNN 1NPtSiubNA <At Ao1@
Educated in Clinton Academy, married
Della NJ Hatch May 8, 1850 They
lived in the east seven years, then COM
ing to Viroqua in June, 1857, where the
domestic, church and community life
of this couple was ever a safe guide.
To them six children were born. DIR.
Charles the sole survivor. Mrs. Trow-
bridge joined the silent majority few
years ago, the father living with his
son since. MIR. Trowbridge was one of
the early wagonmakers of Viroqua,
later following the occupation of insur-
ance. He affiliated with the Masonic
and Odd Fellow fraternities, charter
member with bis good wife and pillars
in the Congregational church.
The mounds in our cemetery will mark
their resting places, and the memory
Of these dear old people will be exem-
Dlar mile stones az every corner Of
the town where they so long lived the
perfect life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05
CORRESPONDENCE MEETS
GAINING IN POPULARITY

III" popularity Of correspondence in
door athletic competition between two
or more teams representing widely sep
;lateu institutions * growing steadily.
me telegraph. telephone and mail are
all used with satisfactory results, and
'hc practice OF holding such contests
without the entrants actually meeting
on the same track or field is spreading
m all parts Of the country. Colleges OF
the Middle West have worked out 4,
system OF dua! meets. held simultan-
eously or within Il stated period the
results being exchanged hy either tclc-
phone or telegraph, and the final scores
based upon average or highest show
inE In bowling ana shooting circles
the system has been In vogue for sew
cral years.
The latest development Of this plan
rs national licXathlon Contest, sched-
mled by the athletic league Of the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
North America. The conception.
league. will he held during the weeks
March to 20. and all scores must he
received at the national headquarters
not later than March 81. The associa-
tons have been graded into three
classes. according 10 membership. and
topples will be awarded to the win
ming team in each class. The events
are sixty and 22o-yard potato races.
running high jump. standing broad
jump. final vault ana shot put Entries
have been received from branches I'm
all parts of the country and the COM
petition Is expected TO he the largest
ever attempted under the correspond
encc method.