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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-08-25
Class By Himself

Mr.. Maxwell in his fair premium list
offers premium Of $40 for the prize
ass, and it is rumored the man who
started the report that the flood would
stop the fair has entered himself for
the prize. If SO he will win is a walk.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-08-25
LA JUNTA

Brown. Gardner. Two base hits. smith
SSekson. Ghellgord. Forester. Double
ran, Jackson Hit BY pitched BAN
LestST struck out By jackson
y, ~ Thrailkiu 5. Bases on balls on
; aekson Wild pitches. Jackson. I'm
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-08-25
FORT LYON

Lamar 100 0 0 0 o o o O %
Fort Lyon ....-..0 o ? 0 0 o / O-5
Summary-Three base HIT Quarry.
Two base hits. Bush. Mellecker Berger
hoff Bases on balls. off Litter g.
struck out. by Littler g. by Renell s.
Umpires, Byrnes and Christy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
MARRIED

At Window, Minr ssota. on April p. at the home
of the bride occurred the wedding Of willard +.
Woodcock and Pauline Amundson. The groom is
the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woodcock Of Lib
erty. The young couple will make their home at
Window. engaging in farming. The CENSOR ex-
tends congrat ulations
At the home Of the brides parents. Mr.. Frank
Hysel and Miss Aleda Olson. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Ole Olson of Duck Creek, town of Webster,
Rev. J. A. Vincent officiating.
On Thursday. April %. very pretty wedding
at Coon Valley. Rev. Sovde performed the cere-
nnony which made two Of their prominent people
man and wife. Mr.. Carl Nordstrom and Miss Sell
ma Odegaarden.
At winona April %. by a Methodist clergyman
Richard II. Bootsma and Miss lila M. White. both
of DoSoto
At HilIsboro. May S. by Roger Williams. Esq.
Mr.. Albert Subera and Miss Anna Piseha both of
Forest town.
At Hillsboro May 5. by Roger Williams Esq.
Mr.. Joseph Suchy of HiIsboro and Miss Elizabeth
Hynek Of Greenwood.
At Chaseburg Lutheran parsonage April p.
by Pastor Polechek. Mr. Ferdinand Piepenhagen
and Miss Inga Waneen. both OF Chaseburg COM
munity.
A pleasant nuptia affair occurred at the farm
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Chitwood of Asbury.
on Sunday last. when their eldest daughter Nell
lie was given in marriage to Louis A. Tainter,
son of A. j. fainter of Towervile The couple
groom and May Chitwood. the brides sister. Rev.
Macaulay officiating. The bride is a graduate Of
the County Training School and has been teach
ing in northern Wisconsin. Mr.. fainter has
farm near Towervle where they found a home.
attended by the good wishes Of many.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
-Assesaors are on the wins.


Foundation walls of concrete have
been completed for the mammoth barn
on the farm of Mr.. and Mrs. I'D. Beck
west of the city. A Madison concret-
or is doing the work, c. L. Peterson
having the carpentry in charge.
Bargain close. outs in dried fruits
at Swegers: &c peaches Sc per pound
or pounds for 25c; fancy peeled peach
es, regular 25c value, going at 18c per
pound; apricots, zoe value, going at 15c
per pound; fancy pears, regular Csc,
going at l5c per pound.
Buick sales for the past week, as
reported by Agent G. NJ. Clark, are:
Chaseburg, Morris Geary C37; Rudolph
Verlhsn COS. Westby, N. G. Nerison
CTS, 0. A. Unseth C31, Selmer Balstad
Cos, Bernt Smerud C25, Chas. Hamil-
ton CTS.
On Friday and Saturday afternoons
quite representation of citizens, as
sisted by boys of the high school and
eighth grade. lad good service in clean
ing tine city PARK. Though considera-
bic was accomplished, much remains
which will require continued effort.
will F. Lindemann has sold his
present residence to Olaf WalbY. 1t is
one of the very desirable modern homes
of the city and Mr.. and Mrs. Walby
are to be congratulated on their good
Judgment and fine acquisition. Mr..
Lindemann viii remove to the Nichols
homestead when the place is remodeled.
Westby, always progressive and en-
terprising, will hold special election
on May 18th to determine whether the
village shall be bonded for $50, 900 for
construction of an electric light and
water works plant, $1,000 for paving
streets, 81, 900 for building a jail, vii
lage hall, library and purchase of a cite
for market square. What city could
vote more or greater engagements and
betterments?.
While enroute to visit sick rela-
tive of Mr.. Buffers, Mrs. Buffers was
suddenly stricken last Thursday night
She was brought home Friday and TAX
en- to Lacrosse Saturday, where it was
found that an operation was imperative.
General peritonitis was found to be the
cause of the trouble. Her condition
has been and still is most critical, but
we are oyerjoyed to report that the
doctors in attendance give out strong
hope that the crisis has been passed
and ultimately all will be well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
CHURCH NOTES
THE HAUGE's CHURCH

THE HAUGE'S CHURCH
Sunday Services in Immanuels church at ii
and in Zion at $3.50. Rev. l.. G. jacobson breaches
THURSDAY. May 2s. the ladies' aid of Franklin
will meet witt Mrs. Ed Anderson Of Readstown.
Everybody invited.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Ladies' aid society Of the Christian church viii
be entertained by Mesdames Geo. Hall and Geo.
Mckinney on Friday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs Hall All invited.
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services In Zion church at 1879 English SER
vices in the evening at rs. Rev. l.. c. jacobson
Of Red Wing will preach. The choir will sing an
anshem A cordial invitation IL extended 10 ALL
Business meeting May 20 at 30 AL voting MEM
beers are requested to be present.
SYNOD CHURCH
Synod ladies' aid meets at the home Of Mrs. John
Sanger on South Main St. this Friday p. m
Services in the Synod church next Sunday at
1870. Pey. ]. Nordby. president Of Eastern Dis
tries of sIynod will visit the congregation at this
time. Services By Rev. Nordby at West Coon
Prairi at 3.
vIROQUA CIRCUIT
Liberty Pole ladies aid meets with Mrs. 7. o..
Thompson on Wednesday, May l9
There will be an ice cream social at the Bishop
Branch church on Saturday evening. May %. Ey-
erybOdy welcome.
Bad AK aid viii meet on May 81 with Mrs. FOB
w. 6. T. u. will be entertained by Mrs. A. s.
Holland next Tuesday afternoon. May u.
There will be a rummage sale at Congregational
church parl0rs Fridey. siay u, all day. Coffee
and sandwiches viii be served.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
A NEW TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
All s.osor and Horse Vehicle Drivers
Read Carefully
ORDINANCE NO. 100

an ordinance reQssiatinQ ne 6s OF Aato-
mobiles IN the Cify Of FirOqna:
The Common Council Of he city Of Tfro.
qua does 0rdain as fellosrs; The own
ers and drivers of automobiles, mo-
torcycles or other motor vehicles
in the city of Viroqua shall be gov
erned by the following rules and
regulations;
l. ANY person driving an automo-
bile or other motor vehicle on Main
street, within the district bounded on
the north by Decker street and on the
south by Terhuue street, shall stand
the same on the right hand side ofthe
street with both front andrear wheels
not more than eighteen inches from
the curb, and shall not turn his car
within said district, nor drive the
same within said district at greater
speed than ten miles per hour, nor
through any other street of said city
at a greater speed than twenty miles
per hour, nor TO drive any such motor
vehicle without front and rear lights
thirty minutes after shutdown, nor to
let said automobile or motor vehicle
stand upon any street in the night
time without at least one front light
and tail light burning, nor TO drive
the same upon any street Of the city
of Viroqua with muller open.
? Any person driving an autOmo-
bile nr other motor vehicle on Main
street within said district shall drive
TO the right of the center of said
Main street, and upon leaving said
street at the intersection of any other
street he shall upon approaching such
intersection signify his intention of
turning either to the right or left by
extending horizontally his right or
left hand as the case may be, and
make as nearly as possible square
turn.
3. All automobiles, motorcycles or
other similar motor vehicles travel
ing north and south shall have the
right of way over cars going east and
west within said city of Viroqua.
4. The driver of any horse vehicle
shall not be permitted to hitch his
horse or horses on Main street within
the limits aforesaid.
5. ANY person violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall pay
a sne of not less than FIVE or more
than Ifteen dollars and costs of prose
cution sor each such offense.
8. That ordinance No. a be and is
hereby repealed. This OF dinance shall
not apply to any person engaged in
supplying gasoline to his automobile
from the side Of the street
Passed, ordained and ordered pub
lished this 4th day of May, 1915.
A. ]. BEAT, Mayor.
Attest: GEO. II. CLARKE. Clerk.
introduced by Aid. w. S. Proctor.
Official publication May II, 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Notice to Creamery Patrons


To the patrons of the Viroqua Cream
cry Co.: The certificates that were
voted to be issued at the special meet
ing, February 26, 1915, for money TAX
en- to build the new creamery, are now
made out, signed by the president and
secretary, and ready for those who de-
livered cream in 1914. Said money will
be paid in five annual payments and be
Endorsed on said certificates with per
cent interest. IL patrons so desire,
they can leave these certificates in the
safe at said creamery. Payment can
then be Endorsed on them when made
by check next January, but owners of
certificates must come to the creamery
office and sign the stub attachedto said
certificate. Those who so desire may
take their certificates home but said
certificates must be presented when
payment is made. Respectfully,
CHRIS ELLEFSoN,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
=OBITUARY5
VICTOR EARr.EHARR1s

Victor Earl Harris was born in Iowa. October
die d when ne was in infancy and he was rezred
by his grandparents, Squire Tony and wife. form
er Viroquans. Both disease and accidents had
blighted his young life. and though IN failing
health for some time the end came very unexpect-
ly. having apparently slept away in the early
morning The body arrived in ViroQua last Mon
day evening and service was held at the home
Of Henry Helgeson. conducted by Rev. ]. E Cooke.
Former neighbors and young friends gathered to
pay tribute TO a young life that had won the good
will of all. He leaves two brothers. Arthur Of
Viola and Harold of Lar sing. and his grandmother.
Mrs Mary Tony Of Bell Center. for many years
an invaId. Friends of the family were impressed
with Victors untiring devotion to this grand
mother cheerfully waiting upon her in her help
fuIness This with his fortitude during his own
sufferines are traits worthy of our praise and en-
ulation. He was buried in the city cemetery
where rest his mother and grandfather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Men,s Clnh Meetinp

The mems club met at the Methodist
church Last Wednesday evening and
were given a banquet by Mrs N. d.
MeLees' wheel of the aid society. 0w
ing to an oversight the announcer
had rot been fully circulated and the
attendance was not large. The project
C. E. Buffers, Otto G. Brown, and T..
o. Mork, were appointed to confer with
the city park commissioners to make
preliminary arrangements. G ]. Kueb-
Ter, ] E Nuzum. w. N. Coffland and
Henry HendricksoE we're appointed to
take steps toward holding a public pic
ME in the near future.
The next meeting of the club is an
nounced for Friday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
LUSiTANIA TORPEDOED
GERMAN SUBMARINE DEALS A
DEATH BLOW TO BIG LINER
Awful Loss of Life Hubbard. KIien.
Frohman and Vanderbilt Go
Down With Ship

On Friday afternoon, sailing through
an unruffied sea off the south coast Of
Ireland, the giant Cunard liner Lusi-
tania was torpedoed by German sub
marine and disappeared beneath the
water in just eighteen minutes. Ofthe
1900 passenger and 800 crew aboard.
latest figures place the loss at !, $50.
Total number dead. ..........a1,l5 $50
Total American citizens dead. lis
Bodies recovered. .........a...1 IA
Bodies identified observation-disclosures
Passenger bodies identified . IS
Crews bodies identified. ...... p
Total number saved ................76 7
Total passengers saved. ASS
Total crew saved.
America is plunged in deepest mourn
ing over the loss Of four of her great
men-Elbert Hubbard, the sage of East
Aurora, New York, editor of the Phil
istine" and the Fra and owner of
the Roycroft works; Alice Hubbard, his
wife, noted writer and proprietor of
the ROyeroft Inn; Charles Frohman,
noted theatrical producer; Alfred G..
Vanderbilt, millionaire; Charles Klien.
playwright. Charles T. Jeffrey, Keno
sha automobile manufacturer, was
among the saved.
The Lusitania was the largest and
speediest liner afioat. She was pro-
ceeding at the rate of eighteen knots
per hour when struck, and her engines
were so destroyed by the force of the
explosion that she could not be stopped.
This accounts for so many of her life
boats being destroyed. There was no
panic, and the rule ofs'women and chill
dren firgt' was rigidly observed. Her
ole csUrage and fortitude was exhibit
ed. Vanderbilt handed his life preserver
to q woman and went down with the
ship. Frohman said, as the ship took
the fatal plunge into the depths: "W Why
should we fear death. It is the most
beautiful adventure in life" Captain
Turner remained on the bridge to the
last, being picked up after tie ship had
sunk. A man threw his bride of few
days into a boat, despite her efforts to
cling to him, and cut the ropes. Later
he was picked up by the boat contain
ing his wife.
AS TO responsibility or blame for the
catastrophe, opinions and explanations
differ widely. The Lusitania carried
contrabard of war and flew the English
flag. Germany, while expressing deep
est regret over loss of American lives,
claims the right to sink her. 1t is true
that all who embarked on the ship were
warned by the German government
that their lives were in danger. The
Cunard company is blamed for taking
the old route when officials knew that
submarines we're lying in wait. Eng
| land is blamed for not furnishing safe
conduct by war vessels. An inquest
was held over the bodies recovered, and
the coroner's Jury found Germany
guilty of murder in the first degree, in
! that she attacked without any warning
or giving time for passengers to disem-
bark. Germany retaiiates by saying
that they had previous warning and the
boat wa5 so speedy that she could not
have been warned at the time without
escaping altogether.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
TO CALIFORNIA OVER THE
TRAIL OF THE OLYMPIAN''
Splendid Scenery and Service All the
Way


This year offers the greatest travel
opportunities that Americans nave
ever had. Unusually low fares West
make it possible for one to travel
farther and see more wonderful sights
than ever before for the same money.
In planning your western trip, there
fore, do not try to save as much
money as you can but try to gee as
much of the wonders of the Great West
as possible for moderate outlay.
The North Coast route of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
affords scenery in greater volume
than via any other route. This is be-
cause l. pierces through the heart OF
three great mountain ranges-t e
mighty Rockies. the forested Bitter
Roots and the snow-capped Cascades.
Gigantic feats of engineering have
been necessary to do this, and the re-
suit is truly delightful.
This route is called 1.-THE Trail Of
the 0lympian, because ore OF the
premier trains of the World THE
0LYMPIAN"--is operated over it.
This is an all-steel train, company
owned and manned by company en-
ployees. A journey on THE OLYM-
PAN is indeed an event, the charm
of which you will always remember
unchanging service amid constantly
changing scenes.
From Seattle and Tacoma you jour
ney south to California over the pic
turesque "Rainer- Shasta" route.
After visiting the Expositions, you
can return home direct from either
Los Angeles or San Francisco, without
change Of cars, on the 5teel-equipped
"PACIFIC LIMITED"
Stop-overs are available wherever
desired and side trips can be made
through Yellowstone Park, Rainier
National Park and in Colorado.
For time of trains. fares, illustrated
literature and other information, ap-
ply to Local Ticket Agent of the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Win Second and Third Places

In the district declamatory and ora.
torical contests held at Lacrosse last
Friday evening, Viroqua was ably rep
resented by Helen Graves and Gerald
Smith, the former WIRING second place
in the first contest and the latter being
given third place in the second contest.
In the declamatory contest New Lis
bon representative won first place.
while Sparta and Whitehall were given
first and second honors in the orator
ical
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
FRANKLIN.

BRooKvILLE, May 5-This is beautiful May.
with all the orchards in full bloom. also all small
fruits and straw berries. we also have onions for
the table grown at home. set out only a month
ago . Since the small showers, the grass is grow
ing fine but had hight frost doing harm with
cloudy cool weather the past few days. The
clothes pin social at the church Saturday evening.
was well attended and every enjoyed it net
ting us S2i which goes on the preachers salary.
Miss Grace Getter is at home again having been
employed at Mrs. Macauay's the past four weeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
County Bankers Meet

Most of the banks of the county were
represented in meeting held in this
city on Wednesday evening. Bad roads
prevented all members of the sssocia-
ton from attendance. The gathering
was held in the directors room of the
First National Bank, where a lunch
was served and smoker held. One Of
the matters discussed is ADJUSTMENT of
interest rates to uniform basis, and
committee was appointed looking to
that effect
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
The Missouri Girl Coming % viroqua

The Missouri Girl Coming to Viroqua
With a rafting good story, full of
clean, honest fun, with singing and
music that is a delight, an excellent
company including Sadie Raymond, her.
self. and special equipment carried COM
plete. The Missouri Girl has taken its
position in the theatrical world as one
Of the best laugh producers of the CEN
fury. II will be seen at the Opera house
on Monday, May IL. Prices 35 and soc.
Seat sale at Dahpa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Next Shining Dav

Friday of next week, May 81, will
be the next day the Lacrosse packing
plant will receive stock for shipment
from the Southeastern yards. Phone
4151. TOILET HETLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
no THE PUBLIC

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.
], HENRY BENNETT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
CAPITAL CITY has DISTINGUISHES VISITOR

Long but not highly important calen-
dars have been cleared by both houses
of the legislature during the past week
and the significant feature is the indef-
mite (kiling) postponement of thirty
three per cent of bills. measures that
ought not to have been introduced ex-
cept for the desire of too many new
members to distinguish themselves.
bic in q large measure for this class of
bills--a state provided place where
members can have bills drawn. Origin
ally this function of government was
designed to furnish information TO leg
islatcrs. but has grown to the limits
stated. Ar effort has been made to
dispense with the department and its
attendant expense, in compliance with
the governors recommendation, but
legislators appear not to share the SEN
timents of the executive in this respect
Prospects are now that the session will
extend to June is or July /.
Madison, the legislature and univer-
sity have divided the honors Of having
the distinguished presence of Former
President Taft for three days. Three
lectures we're given before the uniyer-
sity, two talks to the legislature, and
innumerable appearances before COM
mercial clubs, church, law association
and otherwise. On every hand Mr..
Taft was greeted with sincere respect
and made friends with all who heard
bis entertaining lectures and talks. He
has convinced every auditor that an ex-
president can be useful and not above
the real things of life after retiring
from the highest Office In the gift of
his fellowmen. Big Of mind, large of
stature, bubbling over with good ma
ture, an entertainer and instructor who
fills full the high purposes Of true
American. The presidents utterances
were in no sense political.
Twice month pay days with all cor
porations are to be established by Law
in Wisconsin, the legislature having
passed such measure. Objection was
raised by railroads and other corpora
lions because of the added expense ne
cessarily entailed by such exaction.
n A
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
praaders Attention

C. A. Wakefield & Son and D. E.
Pulham wish to announce that they
have reduced the service fees of their
horses from 500, SIS and $40 to SIS. $12
and So. l92w
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12

The children of Mrs. Maxson desire
the CENSOR to express their heartfelt
appreciation for the sympathy and as
sistance rendered them during the ILL.
ness and death of their beloved mother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12

Three Pure Bred Stations
Can always be found at Vernon Stock
Farm. Call and see them before breed
ing. Terms as cheap as the cheapest.
Quality considered. F. M. Minshall.
I7.2U
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Imnortant To Horse Breeders

My pure bred German Coach stallion
will be at the Stone feed barn in Viro-
qua on Mondays and Saturdays. Tues
days at Bud and Fridays at Avalanche.
No I727 and 1881, A. s. ATKINS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
Will EXCHANGE PnInit.

Will Exchange Pulpits
On next Sunday Rev. K. T. Bayne
will exchange pulpits with Rev. H. r.
Hogan of Sparta. This will include
both morning and evening service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
FILM FLASHES
Rlack Boz Wednesdavs.

Black Box wednesdays.
A Paradise Lost with Betty Manson
the 81, 600 90 a week actress. 10-15c.
Hiawatha Saturday. Special matt
nee at $780, and 10c. Evening l0-15c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-05-12
MY COUNTRY IT'S OF THEE
Let All of Our People Remember 1t
On Memorial Day

by Country, It's of Thee-not OUR
Country 'Tis of Thee Do you feel the
personal individual tJucn OF MY"
This country is mins. Tho gave it TO
me? My forefathers who wrested it
from domineering monarchy, my fore
bears who saved it from disruption.
Will lsud the gift and forget the giver?
No. So let US, on the day set apart,
90 to the homes of our departed soldiers
in the little white cities Of the land and
with blossoms and songs and patriotic
speech make green again the memories
of our war heroes.
Memorial sermon will be preached at
the Methodist church by Rev. r. T
Bsyne on Sunday morning. May 80.
Program for memorial day is practical
ly completed. Procession will form as
usual and the exercises will be held at
the cemetery on specially constructed
platform with plenty of comfortable
seats for all who wish to attend. Hon.
w. N. Coffland will deliver the GRAFTON.
Ii is the hope of the committee that
the citizens in general will recognize
this Gay as the natien's Sabbath and
each and every one heir TO commemo-
rate il. Let all stores he closed be-
tween / 80 and p. m and all attend
the exercises,