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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
DoINGs OF OUR NEIGHBoRs
Brief Clippings From County News
paper Contemporaries
tFrum the Werthr Tiresl

From tne WeFtby IlneR-I
Miss Inga Mortenson left TO enroll in
Lacrosse normal.
Miss Hazel Shannon commenced work
in the postoffiee.
Mrs. Albert Mockrud left ior Roches-
ter for medical treatment She was
accompanied by her sister, Miss Title
Morterud.
Otis Westby, who has been with the
Seibel Bros. circus band during the
past summer, returned home. He be-
gan clerking in the Pickwick store on
Wednesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13

At Vrfnona. October 2. by Judge LOBBY, Mr.. Nj.
chsel Marx Of Sparts, and Miss Nina Wilisey Of
Cashton.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
OUR SICK.

Mrs. Jane Ballew who suffered from
a fall at the home of her daughter Mrs
Joseph Burnside. one day last week. is
still confined to her bed. Owing to her
extreme age, being nearly ninety. she
will probably beconfined to her room
for.several weeks.
Master Clayton Morrow. son of Mr..
ana Mrs. Z. w. Morrow. is confined to
his home with typhoid fever, but at
this writing We are glad to announce
that he is doing nicely.
Friends Of Mrs. Robert Burton will
be distressed to learn that she lies in
. critical condition at her home near
McCreary. Mrs. Burton has been sink.
ing rapidly for the past few days.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
STANLEY Wins
LATEST RETURNS GIVE HIN PLURALITY OF 5000.

With all counties in the state heard from, Democratic head
quarters give Staney minimum majority of 600 claims his safe
election together with the entire Democratic State ticket The majority
deep we'll wide church but tbs enough
twill serve Kentucky has elected Mr. Stanley primarily because
he Democrat but because hes him his ard his
election the end ofnvbe the Wpne of the
States debt the beemen of its Schools the building the States
roads. and a system of taxation.
Stanley presidential eector in 1900 and later
Congress for the first time from the ond Kentucky
district composed the counties OF Christian Davies Hancock Hen
Hopkins Mclean Union and Webster He served that district
Congress for six consecutive declining stand for reelection
1914 making the for the Democratic nomination for United
Senator August of that year. He defeated by c. w.
Beckham short while later began his Democratic
Governor defeating Harry McChesney his
opponent by 37S63 votes.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
STANFORD ROAD COMPLETED

The Stanford road from the city
limits to the Lincoln county line near
White Oak has been completed under
the State Aid law and we now believe
We have in this road one Of the best in
the state. This road is on the Boone
Highway and while quite expensive, il
must be remembered that the comfy
bears only one half Of the expense.
while the other is put up at the ex-
pense Of the state. Mr.. Freeman Was
the states supervisor in remodeling
this road and that he understands his
business. is evidenced by the fact Of
his good work. Hughes and Ware have
the contract for rebuilding the licking
ton road, under state specifications and
have about four miles completed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
STANLEY, KAUFMAN and BALLARD CARRY COUNTY
BURNSIDE, REPUBLICAN ELECTED CIRCUIT CLERK

Although counted Republican especially Gar
redeemed herself Tuesday by giving Stanley majority
legislature Of l1s
dn while G. T. Ballard J defeats Hammond sheriff
$50 Hon. w.
defeated by Burnside Republican, 129
of the Democratic fingers this be ae from
victory.
Democratic Tuesday achieved
defeating Republican
thing done Mr. Brown, the
did noble
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY
lost in the and the stock defeated
Union nearly three
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
CLARK -NAYLOR.

The wedding Of Mr.. George Naylor
to Miss Mamie Clark was solemnized
at the home of Rev. finder last Thurs
day morning at ten o'clock, Brother
finder officiating. MISS Clark is a
daughter of Mr.. Sim Clark of this
county, is very popular and will make
a worthy helpmate to the fortunate
young man who has won her heart.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
Wins FIRST Prize.

Mr.. s. L. Allen. of Lagrange. KY,
and son-in-law Of Mr.. J. r. Mount. Of
this city. won the first prize given by
the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune in
the Booklovers Picture game. The
prize was well worth striving for. be-
ing 81. 1000 in gold and Mr.. Allen is to
be congratulated upon his winnings.
A capital likeness Of Mr.. Allen ap-
peared in last Mondays issue Of the
Commercial Tribula
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
We ARE FROM MISSOURI.

Danville, Ky-The gentleman t
work on the new hotel proposition have
the plans all made. and they're now
being serutinized by the fire insurance
people. II is their intention to build
an absolutely fire-proof house, and in
order to reach this end have submitted
the plans to the insurance companies
inspectors for suggestions. That the
hotel will be built there seems now to
be absolutely no doubt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
BARN BURNS.

Last Thursday afternoon. from some
unknown cause, the barn of Mr.. j. |.
Hamilton, located in the rear of his
premises on Lexington street, caught
fire in the roof and was almost totally
destroyed The fire department
responded readily, but not until the
roof and loft was burned. The loss is
about $500 with no insurance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
A VALUABLE DOG.

Mr.. v. A. Lear always knew that he
possessed valuable dog in 'Fido" but
he never realized his financial worth I'M
Ill last week when he refused cash offer
Of sl65 for him. Fido is considered by
every one TO be the best driver that
was ever known and often shows hu-
man Intelligence while performing these
duties. Mr.. Lear says that he can do
the work Of six boys or men and 10 al
ways glad to do ii. He will 10 ahead
and stand in lane or gate that he sees
open and never allows one to 70 thru.
Mr.. Lear Is justly proud Of Dido.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
MACCABEES TO MEET.

State Commander Mr. M.F. Elkin is in
the city IN the interest of the Maccs-
bee Lodge Of this place. He asks US
state that meeting of this lodge will
be held in the i0dd Fellows hall next
Friday evening. when several candi-
dates will be initiated. A full meeting
Of the entire membership is asked to
be present on this occasion.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
AN INVITATION.

The Womans Club extends cordial
invitation to the teachers turnout the
county to attend their district conven.
ton Saturday. Every subject discuss
ed will be Of interest to them but the
one "Kentuckv's War on Illiteracy''
should be Of vital Importance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
ABIDE With Me-"

The famous hymn. abide With Me,
Fast Falls the Eventide, was written
by Henry Francis Lyle. a minister of
the Church Of England, born at Kelso,
Ireland. in 1897. He wrote it when
suffering from an incurable disease
which he knew must soon end his life.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
some TATER.

Mr.. John Ball. the Mayor of Cathode.
has just brought to this office the
largest Irish potato we have seen this
year. 1t is Of the Early Rose variety
and weighs two pounds. Can anyone
beat it3
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING.

A meeting of the official board of
the Christian church will be held at its
regular meeting place next Wednesday
afternoon. A full attendance Of the
board is asked for this meeting.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
MASONIC CLUB.

There will be a meeting Of the Ma
sonic Club members at its club rooms
next Friday evening. This is an impor-
tant meeting and every member should
be on hand.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04

Remember the Federated Womens
Club meeting to be held at the Graded
School building on Saturday Nov. 9Th.
Meeting called to order at nine O'Clock.
Public is cordially invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04

The Fourth district meeting Of the
Women's Clubs will meet here next
Saturday. Meeting opens at nine
o'clock and tee public is cordially in
vited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
BUYS GOOD MARE.

Mr.. Lem Teater has just purchased
of Mr.. Mark Coins that richly and roy
ally bred mare Guilty" by Rex
Peavine, with colt by side. The mare
and colt cost Mr.. Teater $3.50.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04

LoST:-0n Stanford pike, between
White Oak and Lancaster, a black and
white feather ruff. Finder please re.
turn to Record office and receive re.
ward.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04

There will be an entertainment at
the Sunnyside School house. Saturday
night Nov. 18th at $3.50 p. m. Admis-
sion adults l5c, children l0c.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
WANTED 5000 DOZEN EGGS
Fresh eggs Csc, extra candled 26c.
II. b. Northcott.
PIE SUPPER.

There is to be pie supper at West
Point School Saturday evening. Nov. 6,
proceeds to go for the benefit of the
school. Everyone is cordially invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-11-04
Hand Us That 5.
Commercial Glib Meets Tonight.

Remember the Pie supper at Herring
SchGol house, Friday night. Nov. 18th.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Seeking FUNDS FOR THE
CAESAR RODNEY MEMORIAL

The executive committee represent
ing the patriotic societies of the State
in raising funds for the erection Of
the proposed memorial statue OF Cae
sar Rodney the signer Of the Declara-
ton Of independence from Delaware
is sending out blanks for contribu-
tions to all parts Of the State.
II is planned to place the blanks In
the public schools where the public
school children of the State may make
a contribution TO the fund for the
erection OF the statue; in stores and
offices in all towns of the State. and
with the various fraternal organiza-
tions OF the State
Contributions TO the fund, n ex-
ceeding So may be made in three pay
ments during the year. 1916, accord
ing TO an announcement just made by
the executive committee represent
ing the patriotic societies which is
conducting the campaign. Walter G..
Tatnall. secretary OF the committee.
has established headquarters at the
Building OF the Historical Society OF
Delaware, Market street. below Tenth
where he will receive donations to the
fund
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
SOME OuOIT GAMES NOW.

In the opening contest of a nine
game series for the Independent cham
pionship Of the Young Mems Republi-
can Club, the Water Department
pitchers will tackle the Street and
Sewer Department quoiters in tho
club tonight The other team contest
ing for the honor is the Court House
squad
To arouse more interest it has been
arranged that the winners OF the SER
les be given Il sauer kraut dinner by
the two losing teams. This affair is
to take place in the club. The club
teams will not play their regular
games the next two weeks. The cap
tains and members of the teams are
as follows;
Water Department" Bishop" Cole
man. captain: "Erb" Cox. Bill"
Sparks. Sandy" Cox and John Crit
fifth.
Street and Sewer-"Doc" Clowney,
captain; Elmer Hare. John Moore
Butch" Kendall and Manuel Cramer.
Court House-Frank Hanesworth.
Sheriff Moore, Godfrey Handy. John
C. Foote and "Bill' Yirden, captain.
The schedule follows.
December 20--water Department
VS.. Street and Sewer Department.
December 21--Water Department
VS.. Court House
December 22-Street and Sewer VS..
Court House
December % Street and Sewer vs.,
Water Department.
J nacot,,i,ev q7 Court House We Wa
ter Department
December 2s-Court House Va
Street and Sewer Department
December % Street and Sewer De
partment vs.. Water Department.
i December 30 Street and Sewer De
partment VS.. Court House.
January 2-Water Department vs..
Court House.
Referees-John Conley and Jake
Schaible.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
ELABORATE new YEAR
RECEPTION At CITY CLUB

Arrangements have about been COM
pleted by the City Club for the New
Years celebration Of that organiza-
tion. II promises to be the biggest
affair which the club has ever plan
ned. Especial attention is being given
to the celebration for the reason that
it is the first anniversary of the club
since it opened its quarters on the
eleventh floor OF the Hotel DUPONT and
later added the summer and winter
gardens on the roof.
On New Years Eve the biggest
dance in the history of the club will
be given in the club auditorium on the
eleventh floor. which dance will be
open to the members Of the club and
their women friends. For this occa-
sion the auditorium will be beautiful
iy decorated with plants and electric
lights and the electrical effects will
surpass anything which has yet been
attempted. There win be dancing
/ from $50 IN the evening until /
o'clock the following morning. For
the dance a large orchestra has been
I provided.
In the winter garden on the roof
the same dinner win be served the
members and their women friends as
/ Is served in the green room and the
grill room Of the Hotel DUPONT on that
night and at the same price Of 81 per
! plate. The winter garden Will also
+ be decorated and there will be music
/ during the entire evening. In the way
of features the subcommittee of the
house committee which has been
/ placed in charge OF the affair, has
/ planned a number of novel ones and
( there will be some genuine surprises
! for those who take dinner on the roof.
/ The only instructions which this COM
I mittee has received from the club Is
TO make the dance and dinner the
! biggest affair ever held and the sub
committee Is cooperating with the
entertainment committee TO that end.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
HIGH IN FINE FETTLE
FOR OPENING CAGE CAME

Wilmington High School basketball
team will open its season on Wednes-
day afternoon when the. five will
tackle the Kennett Square five on the
Friends School floor The local team
is in fine condition for The ray and
expect to repeat their showing against
the Tome School in a practice game
last week. The visitors viii have
strong lineup.
Coach Follmer will have his play
ers out for a final workout. He Las
some good material and expects 70
make a record-breaker out OF his
squad The Kennett Square team
comes here well recommended, having
defeated the Lansdowne quintet.
which has been travelling at a fast
pace.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
BASEBALL LEADERS ARE
NOW IN A PEACE pact
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO Dec. 20.-Ban johnson.
Garry Hermann and Jim Gilmore, pull
ing together for the first time since
"the war" began, today were to steam
roll the road to baseball peace. The
peaceful trio met in Chicago today TO
boil down the sale of the Cubs to Char
ley Weeghman. and consider the objec-
tions Of the Baltimore Feds to the ten
tative peace plans hit upon in last
weeks meeting in New York. The Bal
timore crowd demands major league
franchise and major league owners. at
first disposed to regard the demand in
a humorous light are known to consider
it wild proposal.
Should the Baltimore magnates per-
sist in their threat to tie up proceedings
unless they get franchise, baseball men
considered it likely they would be left
in the outer darkness in the final set
tlement.
Withdrawal Of the Federais' suit be-
fore Judge Landas was not expected
until the property transfers have been
agreed upon and the Feds have insured
themselves against the double cross"
The outlaws admittedly are holding the
suit as a Knockout wallop over the or
ganized forces 70 compel adoption Of
their suggestions in the reorganization
meetings. They are confident of a IA
vorable decision should one be rendered
Today's conference over, the magnates
will HE themselves TO Cincinnati for
Tuesdays big meeting. which is expect
ed in some quarters TO bring out a for
NAL declaration of peace.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MADELEY VS.. KEYSTONE.

Madeley quintet will lineup against
the Keystone FIVE in the Peoples Set
tlement cage, in Eighth street near
Lombard, on Thursday evening. The
Keystone Juniors have tasted defeat but
twice this season. but the churchmen are
confident of nothing but victory. The
Little Brooklyn team viii line-up with
Cole and Brodeley at forward; Ed Daw-
son will hold down the pivot position,
while joe Bob and Morris Patterson will
battle it out for a job at the guarding
stations.
keystone will pick it's lineup from
c. Hayes, Jennings, +. Hayes, Delight,
Michigan and Anderson. When these
teams lineup hotly contested game is
expected.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
White MAY AGREE
TO meet FRED Welsh
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
CHICAGO. Dec. 20.-Charie White,
Chicago's lightweight title contender,
had so many offers to fight today he
didn't know which to choose. Heading
the list was an offer from a New Or
leans promoter to pit him against Fred
die Welsh. inis offer was not taken
seriously. as the Chicagoan thinks it al
most impossible 10 get the champion to
90 the twenty round route.
lhe other offers were from Akron,
Ohio. with guarantee of $500 TO fight
Johnny Griniths. December 2s; Brook
lyn, Sl,75O for bout New Years Day
with Phil Bloom; the American Sport
ing Club. of New York, offered 81 500
for a January bout with frankie
Whitney; Jimmy Johnston, Of New
York, is ready to pay $500 for White
to fight Willie Ritchie ON December 2s
and the Atlas A. G., Of Boston, was
making efforts to sign the Chicagoau for
several shows this winter
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
TYPISTs MIN METALS.

Miss Maud l. Pierson, Miss Bertha
NJ. Barrett and Miss Antoinette NJ
Sofia. students at Beacon Business
College, have won gold medals offered
by the Remington typewriter Com
pany in a competition for proficiency
in typewriting during the past month
Under the rules there was a reduction
OF five words for each error made dur
ing the test. which was Of fifteen min
utes. The scores OF the three medal
winners are: Miss Pierson. sixty
words a minute: Miss Barrett sixty
two words a minute. and Miss Sofia,
sixty words a minute.
SNOW WHITE. the only family
laundry in the city.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
PEACH BLOSSOM
GRANGE OFFICERS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del, Dec. 2O-At
the meeting Of Peach Blossom
Grange on Friday evening. these Of
ficers were elected: Master, Dr. Har-
ris B. Mcdowell; overseer, Fred p.
Williams; lecturer, Eugene II. Shall
cross; steward. George II. Kohl; as
sistant steward. Wright S. Coppage;
chaplain. Mrs. r. A. Deakyne; treas
urer. Frederick Brady; secretary, j.
Fletcher Deakyne; gatekeeper, John
Allison Cleaver; ceres, Mrs. Okla
Cochran Warren; pomona. Mrs Fan
ME S. Kohl; fora. Mrs. May X. Nc
Dowell; lady assistant steward, Mrs.
Daisy J. williams; trustee for three
years, James l.. Warren.
Mr.. McDonagh favored the grange
members with several Victrola selec-
tions. The master OF the State
Grange, Frank G. Bancroft, will in
stall the newly elected officers at the
next meeting on Friday evening,
January T.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
cHuRcHFs ION IN sERVIcE.

The congregation Of Olivet Presbyter
ian Church yesterday worshipped with
the congregation of First United Pres
byterian Church by invitation of that
church The Rev. Fred Rapp, advance
agent Of the Lyon evangelistic campaign,
spoke.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Highland.
... Wilmington Academy. ....
Ifold o,oof~ rro..1- ID
Totals .1s

Referee-AIink, Y. NJ. c. A. Timer
Bob Jewell. Scorer-L. Irwin. Fl
nal score. 32 to H.
Any teams wishing games from the
Wilmington Academy should write to
Eddie Abrahams, No. 616 North Van
Buren, street
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
ACAnEMY MIS-.

Wilmington Academy basketball
team defeated the Highland third team
Saturday night at the Y. w. c. A. by
the score Of 80 TO IA. In Highlands
lineup was seen Strebb and Logan. of
the second team. The first half end
ed IA to 6. The lineup:
If..I,I..I
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
What Do You Wanl
10 Know About Sport

Sport Editor, EVENING JOURNAL.
Please decide a pinochle hand in
your paper A bids 400 B passes. c..
understood A to say 200. and he says
10. A says 20, C says 30. and then A
says take it or passes. melds so
kings and so in trumps and b deace,
making 10. or 60 points to shoot for.
Then A says ! bid 400. c says he un-
derstood him to say 200. Should A
win the 400 hand or should c lose, or
should the hand be called dead and
the same dealer deal a new hand? A
had 800 to meld when he bid 400. w.
A should get bid for 400 and play
for same.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Eat your Christmas dinner on a
SNOW WHITE clOth-Ady.
MRS. NJ. 4. sLAYMAkER DEAD.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 2O.-Mrs. Mary
Ann Slaymaker aged 67 years. widow
Of J. w. Slaymaker a prominent
trucker and farmer, who lived Just
outside of Dover for more than fifty
years, was buried here yesterday at
the Presbyterian Cemetery, she hav-
ing died at the home OF her son, A. w.
Slaymaker, near Camden. on Friday
morning. Mrs. Slaymaker survived
her husband nine months. One son
and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Win
dolph. Of New York. survive the
mother.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
METHODIST QUOT LEAGUE
Standing Of the Clubs.
Iesults of last week's games

Results Of last weeks games
Brack Ex ....,..21 II 21 10 21-3
Harrison ..-...11 81 Is q 17-2
Brack Ex used Shortess, Monckton.
Leach, Hettinger. A. Reed and w.
Reed. Harrison used Collins. Brad
way, Borer and McVey.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Eastlake ......21 21 21 21 19-4
St Paul's .. 5 12 s 2 ell
Eastlake used Preston, Miller.
Sparks. and Talley. St. Paul's used
Cleaver Baird. Blackiston, sproul and
Cavender.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
A B, c. ID and e are playing FIVE
handed euchre with joker, calling on
the ace for a partner The dealer, A,
turns up the right bower Of hearts
for trumps; all pass. and A picks il
up and goes it alone. c says he will
go It alone against him; that is, that
neither 4 nor G will get 5 points c.
by going it alone against A, arbitrarily
kills the hands OF b ID and e: that is.
the yare not allowed to participate
in the game. c claims that this is the
rule for four and five hundred euchre.
3 claims that G has no right to vir-
tually put him out OF the game Who
is right? r.
3 is right.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Family washing done SNOW WHITE
ADV.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL
A bets p that John L. Sullivan was
the champion prize fighter Of the
world. p bets he was not. Who wins !?
DL
B wins.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
B wins.

Sport Editor f4rEvENHNG J0URNALs
Atells us a few years back Red Nc
Cloud won a race after being left at
the post. BY this he means that. the
start not being good, all were called
back and a new start made, Red Nc
Cloud winning. Is there any truth in
this2
Is it possible that a number OF
horses can be called back because one
or two are left back7 f.
Some years ago the recall system
was in effect, and horses were called
back IL the starter so decided. In
those days il sometimes took half an
hOur or more TO get a good break.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

A. V.-Pinochle query is too long
to print, but is the winner.