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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-29
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY CANvAsSEI
SLATE OF WISCONSIN !
COUNTY OF VERNON

SLATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF VERNON
We, Berlie Moore, County Clerk
and T. O. Mork, Register Vt Deeds
ard T L. Buchanan, citizen nt said
county, constituting a Board oi Couu-
ty Canvassers therefor, 10 hereby GER
tify that the foregoifl and withr tab
ular statement is corr ct and true as
compiled from the orr .lHal returns
made to the County & ark of said C0un-
tY, as compared Herewith by Us, and
that from said returns 1t appears, that
st the General Election held in the
several Towns. WarSsy Villages. and
Election Districts'ef said County, on
the Tuesday next succeeding the first
Monday, being the seventh day of
November, A. d. 1916, the whole num-
Der of votes given in said County. for
Electors of PRESIDENT and VICE
PRESIDENT OF T Fl f UNITED
STATES, was si8tE-three thousand
one hundred and ninety. 63, 100, of
which number
DEMOCRAT.
Judge John G. Rarel received eigh-
teen hundred and s.-.rty, 1890, votes;
Judge J. f. Dodge received eighteen
hundred and ten. 1870. votes: Henry
Moehlenpah received eighteen hun
dred and four, 1904, votes; Chas. Fl
Weisse received eighteen hundred and
seven, 1907, votes;J udge Aldro jerks
received eighteen handred and four,
1904, votes; w j. Kershaw received
eighteen hundred and seven, 1890, votes;
Vincent J Schoenecker received, ieh-.
teen hundred and seven, 1867, votes;
Otto c. Wernecke received eighteen
hundred and three, 1893, votes; = r.,
Cernahan received eighteen hundred
and seven, 1907, votes;HIA J Faster
necki received eighteeIi hundred and
four, 1904, votes; Andrew r. McDon-
aid received eighteen hundred and six,
1906, votes; John r Matthews receiy-
ed eighteen hundred and four, 1904
votes; J. A. Hole Received eighteen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-29
VOTES FOR COUNTY OFFICERS

OFFICERS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-29
undred and three. 1873, yotes.
PROHIBITION

Anthony j nj MIA received one
hundred and sere ltS byr, IT'S, vote ;:
Frank K Derrick received aue hua-
bred seveHty-foaT. IL votes: Chas.
o,hlafer received nuudrrd and
sevruty-tive. i75g votes; Jasper Dexter
received one huudsed and seventy
tive rs, votes: Herbert ). Siggelk0 re-
cefved uue hundred and seyvntY-four,
ia, votes; louis VI. Sagen received
one hundred aud seventy-tvs l75, votes;
sW N. K. NeChercut received one hun.
bred and seventy-fOur, ia, votes; Al
mon +. Collins received Oae hundred
and seventy-tve, It's, votes; Oliver
Needham received one hundred and
seventy-fve, rs, votes; Pliny f. Mey-
ers received one hundred aud seventy
five, IT'S, votes; Charles Z. Badger re-
Ceiyed one hundred and seventy-fve.
IT'S, votes; Waldemar Ager received
one hundred and seventy-fve, l75, votes;
David w. Emerson received one hum
/ dred and seventy-six, ITO, votes
REPUBLICAN
L. K. Baker received tweutv-niue
hundred and twelve, 1912, votes; George
William Burton received twenty-uine
hundred and eight, 2S0S, votes; Will
liam w. Storm received twenty-nine
hundred and nine, 1909. votes; Walter
]. Kohler received twenty-nine hun
bred aud six, 1906, votes; Frank Smith
received twenty-niue hundred and four
teen, 29l4, votes; James 7. Drought re-
ceiged tweuty-nine hundred and four,
1904, votes; Fred C. Pritzlaff received
twenty-uine hundred and seven, 2907,
votes; H. d. Lauson received twenty
nine hundred and six, 1905, votes; o.
q. Munson received tweuty-nine hun
dred. and four, 1904. votes; L. NJ. Alex
ander received twenty-nine hundred
and three, 1908, votes; G A. Walter,
Jr. received twentY-n!ne hundred and
two, 1902, votes; 0. X. HawleY receiv-
ed twenty-nine hundred and one, 1901,
votes; A. Fl. STANCE received twenty
nine hundred and three, 1903, votes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-29

NOTE There by soldiers the field the following officers
Beland
Coroner w. SGrves4v
FoDh
vote Ale
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Clerk OF the Village OF American
Falls, Idaho, up to 1000 o'clock a. m.
July 3, 1916, for the construction OF
sidewalks and crosswalks in Local
Improvement District No. 0 OF Ameri-
can Falls, Idaho, County OF Power,
State Of Idaho.
All proposals to be based upon pay
ment In bonds at the option Of the
Board OF Trustees and must be on
forms furnished by the Village.
Approximate amount Of work to be
done Is as follows;
24,666 lineal feet of cement sidewalk
$50 hneal feet OF cement cross
walk.
9,190 cubic yards grading.
3 concrete bridges OF twelve foot
span.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a certified check on an American
Falls bank made payable TO the VII
lage OF American Falls. IN the amount
OF One Thousand Dollars $4,000. 0O)
as a guarantee that the bidder will
II successful, promptly execute a sat
isfactory contract and furnish q salts
factory bond In a sum equal to the
amount OF the contract, conditioned
on the faithful performance Of the
work, and the holding OF said Village
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Clerk OF the Village Of Amer
lean Falls, Idaho, up to 1000 o'clock
a. IN. July Bird, 1916, for the construc-
ton of sidewalks and crosswalks in
Local improvement District No. 8 Of
American Falls, Idaho, County OF
Power, State Of Idaho.
All proposals to be based upon pay
ment In bonds at the option Of the
Board Of Trustees and must be on
forms furnished by the Village.
Approximate amount Of work to be
lone is as follows:
22,230 lineal feet OF cement side
walk.
$3.50 lineal feet Of cement cross walk.
1925 cubic yards grading.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a certified check on an American
Falls bank made payable to'the Village
of American Falls, in the amount Of
One Thousand Dollars 100000 as
a guarantee that the bidder will, IL
successful, promptly execute q salts
factory contract and furnish a salts
factory bond In the sum equal to the
amount of the contract, conditioned
on the faithful performance of the
work, and the holding OF said Village
free and harmless from all damages.
Plans and specifications may be
seen after June rs, 1916 at the office OF
the Village Clerk OF American Falls
or OF r. J.. Newell, at Boise, Idaho. A
deposit OF Five Dollars ($5.00) will be
required for copy Of specifications for
each district
The right is reserved by the Board
to reject any or all bids.
Bids will be opened July 3, 1916 at
11:00 o'clock a. m. OF said day.
Dated this 9Th day of June, 1916.
II. G. WONES,
Chairman.
ATTEST: o. f. CROWLEY, Clerk
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22
ORDINANCE NO.. 73.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
THE LICENSING AND REGULA-
TlON OF DRAYS, DRAY WAGONS,
EXPRESSMEN, EXPRESS WAC
ONS, AUTO TRUCKS, AUTO
DRAYS, IN THE VILLAGE OF
AMERICAN FALLS, IDAHO; PRO-
VIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF AND RE-
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT THEREWITH.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CHAIR
MAN AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF AMERICAN
FALLS, IDAHO.
SECTION l..
II shall be and II hereby is made
unlawful for any person, persons, firm,
firms, co-partnership or corporation
to operate, conduct o rmaintain a dray
service, dray wagon, express wagon,
auto truck or auto dray, or any other
vehicle, or truck used In operating a
dray line or maintaining a dray SER
vice, Or delivery service, without first
having obtained a license from the
tltlht lbbuCu, db III Ilt bdllt illhuUtT
as provided In Ordinance No. 62 for
the issuance OF all other lines In the
Village OF American Falls, Idaho.
SECTION q.
That each person, persons, firm,
firms, co-partnership DR. corporation
operating a dray, dray line, dray SER
vice, express wagon or auto dray or
auto service, within the limits OF the
Village of American Falls, for the
first wagon, dray or auto. shall be an
annual license In the sim Of $500,
and for each wagon, dray or auto
thereafter, $500; every annual license
shall be dated and run fro mthe first
day OF the quarter IN which the same
was Issued and shall expire one year
from such date.
SECTION 8.
Any person, persons, firm or corpor-
alton violating the provisions of this
ordinance shall be guilty OF a INSIDE
meanor and upon convistion thereof
shall be fined In any sum not less
than $500 or more than 10000 and
upon a second conviction any license
which may have been granted to any
person, persons. firm or corporation
for operating and maintaining any such
place OF business shall be rendered
void.
SECTION ga:
At the time OF making the payment
for said license, the clerk must be-
sides Issuing n receipt, issue a license
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22
ORDINANCE NO. II.

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
NUAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL
FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPRO-
PRIATING SUCH SUM OR SUMS
OF MONEY AS MAY BE DEEMED
NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL
NECESSARY EXPENSES AND IL
ABILITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF
AMERICAN FALLS, AND FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING. REFUND
ING, PURCHASING. REDEMPTION
OR EXCHANGE OF THE OUT
STANDING WARRANT INDEBT-
EDNESS OF THE VILLAGE OF
AMERICAN FALLS. FOR THE
PRESENT FISCAL YEAR:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Chairman
and Board of Trustees OF the Village
Of American Falls:
SECTION j. That there is hereby
levied against all property. real, per-
ecnal or mixed, located or situated
within the corporate limits OF the vii
lage OF american Falls, Power Coun-
ty, Idaho, al annual tax assessment
of 10 mills on the dollar, said tax to
be based upon the assessed valuation
as shown by the last preceding as
sessment, for the purpose OF defray-
ing all necessary expense and liaDili-
ties, and for the funding, refunding,
purchase, redemption or exchange OF
the outstanding warrant Indebtedness
OF the Village OF American Falls, for
the present fiscal year, namely, 1916.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and
after Its passage, approval and pubh-
cation In the amer provided by law.
Passed and approved this 9Th day
OF June, 1916.
ii. G. WONES,
Chairman.
(Seal.)
o. +. CROWLEY, Clerk.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22

free and harmless from all damages.
Plans and specifications may be
seen after June 26, 1916, at the office
of the Village Clerk Of American Falls
or OF X. ]. Newell, at Boise, Idaho. A
deposit OF Five Dollars $500 will be
required for copy OF specifications for
each District.
The right is reserved by the Board
to reject any or all bids.
Bids will be opened July 3, 1916 at
11:00 o'clock a. m. of said day.
Dated this 9Th day of June, 1916.
III. G. WONES,
Chairman.
ATTEST: o. +. CROWLEY, Clerk.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22

tag (Which shall be furnished by tbs
village) and the same must be posted
on the vehicle or auto in a c%onspicu-
ous place.
SECTION 4.
All ordinances or parts Of ordin-
ances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
This ordinance shall be In full force
and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in the man
ner provided by law.
Passed and approved this 9Th day OF
June, 1916.
II. G. WONES,
Chairman.
ATTEST: o. +. CROWLEY, Clerk.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

o. F. CROWLEY, CLERK
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-06-22

o. +. CROWLEY, Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

II o'clock. Sunday afternoon there was a free lecture in the Masonic tenn pie under the auspices of the church. The speaker was Willis F. Cross of Boston.
 At St. Marks Episcopal church on H. Harrington took for his subject, Man at His Best. The evening sub ject was. Where Are the Men?
 At the Methodist church the pas tor, Rev. w. H. Dunnack, spoke in the morning on The Glory of Our Daily Revival in the Grave Yard.
 Rev. W. E. Bates spoke at the Union Baptist church on the topic, An Old Gem in New Setting. At the evening service the theme was, Bet ter Than the Best.
 Newsy Notes.
 Mrs. Henry Clay Moves of Boston is spending several days as the guest of D. J.. Gallup and family.
 Mrs. John K Bucklyn has been vis- iting her mother in Brooklyn, Conn
 Mrs. Louise Thomas has returned to Westerly, after spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Ebenezer Morgan.
 Charity chapter o. E. s. which has suspended meetings through July and August. will meet Tuesday evening in Masonic Temple.
 Mrs. Cowling Hilton returned yes terday from a few weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Herman Holdredge in Keene, N. H.
 D. L. Gallup of New York spent the week end with his family on East Main street.
 Frank Heath of Hope Valley has been visiting his cousin, Fred Heath
 Dr. John I. Michigan has returned to Philadelphia, after several weeks visit in town.
 Miss Naomi Raiss of Detroit, Mich igan, is visiting Harry Allyn and fam fly, on High street.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Hickman have returned from a weeks visit in But Ter N. J.
 Miss Clara Chase who has been spending several weeks in New Bed ford has returned to her home in the village.
 Mrs. S. M. White of New York is spending several days as the guest of Mrs. Carey Edgecomb.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11


 The members of the local branch of the Women's Christian Temperance union met Friday afternoon in the parlors of the Union Baptist church to welcome the 52 new members whom the union has gained during the membership contest.
 The address of welcome was given by the president of the union, Mrs Charles NeWbury and was followed by a cOVal solo by Mrs. Elwood La throp and remarks by the county pres ident. Mrs. J. L. Randall, of Groton The new members were then received on the platform and white ribbons salad and cold meat supper was serv- ed. In the evening at 7.30 o'clock the Matrons Gold Medal contest was held which was public and was we'll attended The programme opened with devotional exercises by Rev. II, s. Foster. Then followed a piano so- 10, Byrl Stoddard Apply Recitation, Contestant No. 1. subject, Frances E. Willard, by Mrs Artis Stoddard.. Recitation No. 2. Rum and Crime, Mrs. Charles E. Newbury. Violin solo, Miss Elizabeth Wilbur. accompanied by Miss Nellis Schoonover Recitation, contestant No. 3. A Plea for the ton. contestant No. 4, A prohibition Nation in 1920, Mrs. Chute. Soprano solo by Miss Gladys MacGown, ac- companied by Miss Nellie Schoonov- CT.
 The judges. Rev. H. s. Foster. Prof William A. Wilbur, and Dr. E. P Fitch, awarded the first prize, a gold medal, to Mrs. Chute, the other con- testants receiving gold bar pins.
 Remarks were made by Rev. W. B. Bates and Miss Graham of Spring field branch of w. c. T. U.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Brief Mention.

Frank, [. Powell was visitor in this city Saturday.
 One of the new model Ford ma chimes attracted attention in this city Sunday.
 After spending two weeks in Cutler, Maine, MT. and Mrs. R. B. Prescott have returned to their home in this city.
 Mrs. Edward Taylor has returned to her home in Boston after spending some time with her mother, Mrs. B. W. left of Wi1limantic
 Addison J. Greenslit purchased the book accounts of the bankrupt estate urchase price was $256.
 number of men will be before the police court this morning to an swer the charge of intoxication, as the result of celebrations Saturday night.
 After a conference with Dr. J. T. Black, of the state board of health, Secretary Doolittle of the local Y. M. c. A. has issued orders that TO boys under 16 years will be allowed in the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The Providence and Willimantic Milk Producers Association neld a meeting in the Lily theatre building Saturday morning.
 Second Field Day.
 The Plainfield baseball team held its second field day of the year Sat urday at Douglass ball park. The af- fair was a success financially.
 WiIIiamsvilIe Defeated.
 The Plainfie1d football team defeat ed the Goodyear team of Williams vile to Saturday on the Lawton Heights Athletic field. The game was poorly played. Plainfield needs one more game to obtain possession of the Lee Clegg trophy.
 Horse Covered With Foam.
 A man named Beauchman caused noon, when he drove his horse through the town at fast rate The horse was covered in foam from driv- ing. The driver was stopped on Rail- road avenue by town authority but later was let go.
 The baseball game scheduled be- tween the Putnam Manhassetts and Plainf1eld Sunday was called off, Plainf1eld playing in Jewett City.
 The public schools in the town of Plainf1eld open this (Monday) morn ing.
 Mrs L. Mowrey of Woonsocket, R. l., spent Saturday here.
 Misses Henrietta Hall and Florence B. Exley left Sunday morning for Eastford. Mass.. where they will
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Men who have learned the roofing business through years of practical experience are in charge of every department of the business. Men who have made life study of the blending of asphalts comprise the Generals Board of Expert Chemists.
 Money-the means to promote efficiency, increase output, reduce cost, prevent waste -is at the Generals call in abundance.
 Mills-the largest roofing mills in the world are the Generals. They are advantageously located at points where cost of fuel, access to raw materials and quick distribution of of finished products are most favorable.
 Machinery - the most modern known to the roofing business, equips each of the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
gin, had collided with telegraph pole

gin, had collided with a teelgraph pole on the Coventry road.
 In view of the fact that Welles pleaded guilty to the charge brought against him all the witnesses, of whom there were six, were not called upon to testify Those who did tes- tify stated that the machine was go- ing at a very rapid rate, estimated to be between 40 and 50 miles sn hour.
 Welles told the court that the ac- cident occurred after he had avoided two other vehicles which caused his machine to skid, causing the rear tire to blow out. He also told the court that he was all right when he left a local garage for his home. although he may have been intoxicated at the time of his arrest.
 A fine of $25 and costs was inn posed, which amounted to $34.60.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Talking of Mayor Dunn for Congress

Talking of Mayor Dunn for Congress.
 Politicians from this part of the state were in town Sunday interview ing Mayor Daniel P. Dunn in regard to the coming fall elections. It has been stated that in a recent caucus held in 8 nearby town the delegates were instructed unofficially to cast their ballots for the nomination of Mayor Dunn for congress. This will not come as a surprise to many of the friends of the mayor as they have thought for some time that his name would be one of the strongest that the party could place in the field. AL though it is unknown what will be done at the convention to be held in New Haven soon it is thought that the mayor of this city will be nomi- mated for congressman. As the may or of this city will be nominated for congressman. As the mayor does not say anything in regard to the matter his stand can not be learned but it is known that he is not striving for the nomination. He is leaving the mat ter entirely to his friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
BALTIC
Dance Given by Jolly Three-Storn Affects Telephone Service-Party in Honor of Worcester Guests.

The social and dance given by the Jolly Three in Club hall Saturday evening was we'll attended. About 50 couples enjoyed the danceing, which included quadriiles as well as round dances Paine's orchestra furnished music. Napoleon Duff was prompter. The refreshment table was in charge of from Norwich, Taftville, Greeneville, Occum, Hanover, Plain Hill, Plainfield and Willimantic.
 Telephone Service Crippled.
 During the storm Friday night tele- pone lines in town were put out of commission and remained so over Sunday, causing great inconvenience. Miss Rose Duquette is visiting friends in Hartford. . Lawrence Carey, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. John H. Brown, has returned to his home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 S. Johnson of Westminster spent Sunday in town.
 Jack Kay of Shevern, N. Y., was a local visitor Saturday.
 Patrick Murphy of Mill road lost valuable dog Saturday. The dog was a pedigreed Boston bull and MT Mur- phy had taught him to perform a num- Der of tricks.
 There is to be an anniversary high mass for the repose of the soul of John Nolan Wednesday in St. Mary's church.
 Miss Annie Shea of New Bedford, formerly of Baltic, who has been wis itdng her aunt Mrs. Arthur Roy, has returned home.
 Defeated Wall Street Team.
 In a recent bowling match the Stevens house team, asz composed ! of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

teach. Miss Edith M Exley will teach in West Woodstock.
 Eugene Wilmot of Boston was a week end visitor in Plainield.
 Mrs. Louis Beauchman of Georgea- vile, R. l., spent Sunday with her husband who is assistant engineer here.
 The Congregational Glee club is planning to hold a chicken pic SUD- per.
 Henry Dodge of Providence and William Dodge of Hartford spent the weekend at their home on the Pack CT road.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor Clouthier and son have returned to their home in Worcester after a weeks stay with Plainfield friends.
 Henry Leahy of New York is spend- ing vacation at his home here.
 A high mass is to be sung We'd nesday by Rev. William A. Keefe for the repose of the soul of Mrs. ]. Downing. Hereafter the parish mass will be at o'clock mornings. Choir practice will be held this (afonday) evening.
 At the Congregational Church
 Rev. Arthur Barwick preached on Sunday. Supt Lyons was in charge of Sunday school. There will be a meeting of the Benefit club this (Monday) evening
 Regular services were conducted at St. PauPs church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Generals enormous mills Not dollar is left unspent which would speed up produc- ton, increase quality or lower costs.
 Materials the food of the mills-is bought by the General in enormous quantities, ,and stored. This means the pick of the market and favorable buying, and no loss from idle machinery, due to shortage of materials. 4: < Thus the success of CERTAIN TIED R0gfng is no secret, but is due to conbin- ation of resources and experience without parallel in the roofing business.
 CERTAIN FEED is made. of the best quality roofing felt, thoroughly saturated with a scientific blend of soft asphalts, the formula of the Generals board of expert
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
FUN ERAL.
Hector Darrach.

The death of Hector Darrach occur red Wednesday afternoon at about 3.15 o'clock. While walking on West Main street in front of H. M. Fftch's stricken with heart trouble and death came instantly. He was born In Scotland. January 2. 1888. the son of John Darrach and Catherine Fadyn Darrach. He leaves besides his wife two brothers and three sisters. all of Canada. The funeral was held from his home in -Greenmanville avenue on Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. A. F. Earnshaw, pastor of the Congre- gational church conducted the service, which was largely attended. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 Sunday School May Open.
 The Sunday school of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, which has been closed for the past month on ac- count of infantile paralysis, is to open again next Sunday if no cases ap- pear in the village by that time.
 Road Work Progressing.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new cement road between the tele- phone station and the bridge. The work has been completed and opened to the public from the exchange to the soldiers monument and the ce- rnent mixer is in operation now near Williw street. The whole job is ex- pected to be finished in a few weeks.
 Snapper Blues Running.
 The small bIuef1sh are beginning to bite in the local waters. although as yet the fish are not very plentiful.
 Sunday Services.
 At the First Congregational church. road district, there was a memorial service Sunday morning at eleven o'clock for Deacon B. F.. Williams, at which there was a large attendance The service was conducted by the acting pastor, Rev. J. l.. Peacock. MT Williams was deacon in the church for half century.
 First Church Christ Scientist held theS usual services Sunday, morning at