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Alma record., 1916-06-01
STOCK SELLING FAST
Lively Demand for Alma Home 4
Improvement CO., Investments

Following the meeting last week
and the motion to organize a corpor-
alton for theb uilding of homes is
Alma, lively demand arose among
the business men and interested par
ties for stock. At present there is
subscribed about $4,000. 1t is the
aim of the committee to raise $4,000
of the incorporation stock, ten per
cent to be paid in at once, which will
be used Immediately for the construc-
tion of houses. The shares are selling
for $40 and any person desiring a
parcel of this stock, should purchase
at once, as the crying need of houses
in the city is more keenly felt every
day.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
DRAW BIG CROWDS
Grade Buildings and lHigh
School Display Work of
Students.
CREDIT TO SUP1. AND TEACHERS
Excellent Work Exhibited
Manual Tanning Exhibit
Worthy of Mention

Hundreds OF citizens interested in
the work of our public schools visited
the exhibits, Friday afternoon and
evening, held in each of the three
buildings. Ii seems that in many re-
spects the exhibit this year excelled
that of previous years. Each room,
in addition to the regular work which
is largely the same from year TO year,
presented some new feature of appeal
ing interest to the spectators. One
of the objects of the exhibit is to pre-
sent for inspection the general work
of the schools, the average and poor
with the best, in order that parents
could see by comparison the kind of
work done by their children. The
first four grades of work were exhibi-
ted in the primary building. Excel
lent work in penmanship, arithmetic
and elementary language work was
on display. In addition splendid work
in drawing from form and pose, was
exhibited Articles from raffia and
construction of baskets and buildings
from paper were in evidence.
At the intermediate building the
work from the fourth to the eighth
grade was exhibited. The regular work
was displayed in an attractive way
in different forms. AS special work
in art, some of the rooms exhibited
well executed posters. There was also
display of original design work in
art developed from nature The sew
ing exhibit contained aprons, towels,
undergarments and kimonas. In man.
ual training porch swings, lamps,
magazine racks, paddles, pedestals,
and tabourets were exhibited.
The high school work was placed in
the spacious gymnasium, an excellent
room for such an occasion. The man
ual training work occupied the center
of the room. Bullets, tables, chairs,
porch swings and china cabinets filled
this section while at the sides were
exhibited the academic work, English,
Latin, German, mathematics, physical
science, natural science, history and
commercial branches. A large display
of free-hand and mechanical drawing
was exhibited. fooled and cut leather
pieces attracted a great deal of atten-
ton. Pastel and charcoal work, recipe
books, kodak books, card case, and
purses were displayed. In sewing one
group showed work illustrating the
common stitches, solely hand-work,
on aprons. Another group, original
cross stitch design work in color and
form on towels. Drafted patterns to
measurements, worked out in patterns
we're displayed. All this work was
exceptionally well done.
The annual exhibit has got to be a
looked for occasion and is certainly
appreciated by the patrons. Our
several teachers and Supt. Schultz de-
serve much credit for the efficient
work done by the pupils and the
manner in which these exhibits
are conducted Alma has many rea-
son for being proud Of our school and
its able corps of teachers
Alma record., 1916-06-01
MOVE TO NEW QUARTERS
Ford Garage to Move to East Superior
Street Garage This Week

Saturday will find the Ford and
Overland interests in this city comfor-
tably housed ip their new quarters on
East Superior in the building former
ly occupied by the REQ agency. Mr..
c. NJ. Johnson distributor of the Ford
and Overland cars, has in the last two
years of his career in this city worked
up large business, outgrowing the
present quarters on West Superior
street, and will not be lost in the new
home. The present garage will be
occupied by J. l.. Ellison, with the
Dodge cars and service station.
At the new Ford garage the Stan
dard Filling station and livery SER
vice will be maintained, along with a
first class service station and repair
shop.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
THE COED EDITION

This week the fair co-eds of the
Alma college edited their annual edi-
tion of the Almanian. Miss Editor
and her staff rolled up their sleeves
and delved into the mysteries of hot
metal and printers ink at this Office
for the past several days, till at last
"she went to press" The young
ladies really are to be complimented
on the .sheet" published by their
efforts. The editorials were extep-
tionally good, containing some spicy
humor and a general air of the care
free college girl style. The Wright
Hall directory on the first page con-
tanned some healthy dope which made
outsiders feel perfectly acquainted
with the bunch" .-
Alma record., 1916-06-01
UNIQUE AFFAIR
Methodist League Entertain Ithaca
and st. Louis Societies

On last Friday evening the Epworth
League of the NJ. +. church entertain
ed ITO people, including the Epworth
Leagues from Ithaca and st. Louis.
The evening was spent visiting
homes which were decorated TO repre-
sent different countries of the world
including, Iceland, Japan, Turkey,
Ireland and Scotland.
Each country was supervised by a
person dressed in costume who took
charge of a twenty minute entertain
ment pretaining to their country.
The guests first met at the church
and were divided into five groups by
means of cards which were given at
their first arrival, on which was writ
ten their name and the name of the
country they were TO visit first.
Each group had leader who took
them to that particular country and
after the entertainment there they
Journeyed to another place and so on
until all the countries were visited.
At ten o'clock ali came from differ
ent directions meeting at the church
which was decorated as United States
and there. they Were met by Uncle
Sam and Miss Columbia, who lead in a
grand march which finally brought
them to the dining room where elab-
crate refreshments were served.
After everybody's hunger was sat
isfed the party broke and started for
their homes to dream about the eve
ning's enjoyment, which they all de-
clared was one of the best times they
had ever had.
By One Who Was There.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
STILL ANOTHER

A sort of a mania seems to have
inflicted itself up numerous young
people Of the city TO get spliced on the
quiet and spring the secret at some
unexpected moment. The latest vic
tins are Austin Howe and Arlie Carn-
ingham Of st. Louis who were married
in that city, May 18th. Mr.. Howe is
an employee of the Alma City laundry
and his bride is st. Louis young
lady. Both are extended the hearty
congratulations Of the community.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
old VETERANS
AGAIN ON MARCH
Commemoration of the Dead
Soldiers and Sailors by
Citizens and G. A. r.
HON. VIM. SMITH ADDRESSES
Number Caught in Shower Re-
turning From Cemetery
i'm Afternoon

Tuesday, again seen the old sturdy
veterans of the Civil War don their
uniforms, and march to the graves
of the ones who have already answer
ed the last roll call, to pay their trib-
Dies. Each year the number gradual
~ diminishes, but the memory will
still remain and the same tributes
paid, even after the last have answer
ed the final call.
During the morning the youthful
organization, the Boy Scouts, assem-
bled and marched to the music of the
fife and drum TO the cemetery and dec
GRATED the graves of the soldiers with
flowers.
In the afternoon the opera house
was crowded to hear the address and
exercises.
The service opened with song by
the Wright quartet, followed by the
invocation by Rev. w. II. Mason, the
remainder of the program follows:
playing Soldier" "Our Flag"-3d
B Grade.
Reading of Orders-E. r. Griffith,
adjutant of post
Song-"New Hail Columbia
Grade chorus.
"Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
6th grade.
Memorial Day"-Gth grade, divis-
ion A.
Introduction of speaker-Chas. H.
Goggin.
Address-H Honorable VIM. Smith of
st. Johns, orator Of the day.
"The Old Guard"-High school
quartet.
Benediction-Rev. j. w. Priest.
The address by the Honorable VIM.
Smith of ST. oJhns was one of the
I'm Ast ever delivered in this city.
Immediately following the exercises
at the opera house, the usual line OF
march formed at the corner of State
and Superior streets and marched To
the cemetery. Leading the process
sion were the mayor and officials of
the city, then the fraternal societies
Alma band, w. r. c, Alma fire depart
ment, G. A. R. post, pupils of the
schools and citizens in carriages and
autos.
At the cemetery the usual ritualistiC
exercises were held by the VIM. Moyel
Post. At the river short program
was held by the w. R. c., featured by
the scattering of flowers on the water
! in commemoration of the nation;
sailor dead.
The officers of the day were +. N
Chadwick, commander; f. r. Griffith
adjutant, and j. d. Helman. marsha
of the day.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors will observe their annual
Memorial Day Sunday, June 4. Ser
vices will be held in /. o. o. F. Hall at
3 p. m, followed by services. at ceme-
terry. All members Of the orders
whether belonging in Alma or not are
requested to be present.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
BACK IN SIXTY-NINE

In copy of the Hastings (Ontario)
Review, recently handed the Record, is
reprinted announcement of a cele-
bration of Queen Victoria's in year of
1869. Among the interesting an
nouncments in the write-up was a list
of sports of the day, and to make it
near home, Daniel Goggin of this
city, was the winner of the hurdle
race. Mr.. Goggin is now well along
in years, but the article in the news
paper way back in the eighteenth
century shows that he was some
sprinter in his day.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
RACE TRACK

The work on the new Alma driving
park is progressing nicely. The
track is being graded. A very commo-
dious barn has been built and the
Judges stand is up. Lumber is on
the ground for the bleachers and
work will commence on the fence in
few days. II is the intention Of the
club to hold a matinee on the after
noon Of July 4th.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
BLAKELY GIVEN HoNoRs

J. w. Blskely, the representative of
the Mutual Life Insurance company
in this city, has received a letter from
Vice President Geo. T. Dexter, of the
home Office at New York, that he has
qualified himself during the past year
for the 100000 Field Club honors.
and is extended a most cordial invi-
tation to attend the convention Of this
Field club at New York on June 9th
and 2Sth. Among the features of the
convention will be a banquet at the
famous Wsldorf-Astoria. Blake" is
hustler and Is one Ct the four to
receive this honor in Michigan.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
CROWDS AT SHOW

The Whitney Stock company, who
are holding the vacant lot east of the
Roller Mills this week, with a roper
toire of high class plays, are nightly
drawing good crowds. The company
makes the city every year and, this
season finds them with bigger and
better company than ever before.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
MEMS BIBLE CLASS

President II. NJ. Crooks of Alma
College will speak on the subject,
Business and Philanthropy" before
the Mems Bible Class at the First
Methodist Episcopal church next Sun
day. June 4th, at 1880 o'clock. Wis
itors are cordially welcome.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
RECORD CLUBBING RATES

Alma Record with the Detroit Free
Press daily, the Farm Journal, Kim
balls Dairy monthly for five years,
The Household and To-days Maga-
zine one year for $3.50. -
The Record. the Detroit Journal
daily and the Michigan Farmer one
year for S3.70.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
BANKS OPEN

For the convenience of the public
and especially the factory employees
the two banks of the city will keep
open on the 9TH and both of each
month from 700 to 500 p. m. At
this time checks will be cashed and
saving accounts taken. This will GER
tainly be a great accommodation to
the business men and much appreicat-
ed ~ the general public.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
MAxwELLs GOING IN FRANCE

In letter to the export department
of the Maxwell Motor company at
Detroit, n. +. O'Connor, special repre-
sentative of she Maxwell service de-
partment in Paris, France, says that
Maxwell cars are giving excellent sat
isfaction in France He writes that
in spite of keen competition, the de-
mand for Maxwels is increasing
daily.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
RECORD EMPLOYEE MARRIEs

II. Myrn Hill, of the Record force,
got leave of absence to go home"
to Sheridan, last Saturday, and re-
turned Monday morning and announc-
ed to the Office bunch" that he was
married man. II got his foreman's
breath at first, but he finally became
reconciled to the fact and gave the
young groom warm reception. Mr..
Hill was married at Stanton by the
Rev. Floyd II. Cramer at the M. Z.
church, Saturday evening. His bride
was Miss Bertha Pitcher. of Sheridan
The young couple will make their
new home at Alma in the near future.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
INJURIES HAND

f. r. Willis, an employee of the
Republic Motor Truck Co., severely
cut his hand while working in the
Woodworking department at the plant
Tuesday morning. At present MIR:
Willis is doing nicely and will not
lose chitime before he will be able
to resume his work. 80
Alma record., 1916-06-01
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Rev. Joseph Vance, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Detroit,
and president of the Detroit Pastors
Union, has been selected as the COIN
mencement day speaker at Alma col
lege. Commencement this year comes
June 14th.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
opERATED ON At SAGINAW

walter Christy was taken TO St.
Mary's hospital az Saginaw. and was
operated on last Friday for an abcess
OF the ear. DR.. Slack performed the
operation and the patient has return
ed 70 Alma and is doing nicely.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
SHERIFF BRADFORD HONORED

Newell Bradford of Ithaca, our
genial and popular sheriff, has been
appointed as one of the Sargant at
Arms at the Republican National con-
vention to be held at Chicago, June
9Th.
Alma record., 1916-06-01
NOTICE

Parties wishing a dray for freight
or baggage leave word at Record
office and your wants will be cared
for. BAMBER'S DRAY LINE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
a MONTHS GOSPEL MEETINGS
Twenty-Five People Unite With the
Viroqua Church of Christ

A four weeks gospel meeting at the
Church of Christ in this city was clos
ed on Sunday evening last. 1t was
conducted by d. ]. Howe, state evan
gelist, whose home is at Ladysmith.
he was assisted by Miss Gladys Smith
of Butler, Indiana, who had charge
of the music. Mr. Howe is an able
speaker and he preached plain scrip
tural sermons, while Miss Smith did
excellent work in leading the singing
and touched the hearts of many with
her beautiful solos. Twenty-Five peo-
Dle responded to the gospel invitation.
The arrangements are being made to
employ pastor to take charge of the
church work in the near future.
Mr. Howe is grandson of the pio-
neer, Rev. Henry Howe, who was the
second minister who had charge of
the Church of Christ in this city, sue
ceeding the Rev. Daniel Parkinson,
who founded the church and died here
n 1856.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
AUCTION SALE
Thoroughbred Guernsey Cattle :
Other I've Stock and Farm
Eq,lipnnentAnd Tools

The undersigned will sell at auction
at his farm miles northwest of
Readstown and 5 miles southeast OF
Viroqua, cornmencing at 10 O'Clock on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, the fol-
lowing described property: FULL
BLOOD REGISTERED YOUNG GUERNSEY
CATTLE, cows, 2 yearling heifers,
heifer calves months old, ! bull {
years old. Also the following high.
grade GIernseys: cows, l yearling
heifer, young heifer calf; IS head OF
shoats, / span of work horses,l buggy,
wagon and box, ! rubter trimmed
driving harness, | heavy harness, 800
bushels of oats, Gi-llaway 800 pound
separator, farm implements andother
articles Free lunch at noon; bring
your tin cups. TERMS: All sums Of
$40 and under, cash; OYER $40 months
time at 9 per cent on bankable notes
viii be given. Andrew HOMELAND, auc-
tioneer; Clyde Cox, proprietor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
BROOKS STOCK COMPANY

The Brooks Stock Company, now
playing az Browns Opera house, open
ed It's engagement Monday night TO a
fair sized house and gave the best of
satisfaction. Mr.. Brooks has the best
company he has ever had, Miss Tom
linson the charming little leading lady
sways her audiences more than ever.
The plays for the remainder of the
week will be "The Price She Paid, y
big double show Thursday night for
one price of admission. Friday night
Beverly of Graustark" and Saturday
"Offioer 666 " This is the strongest
company of its kind that visits Viro-
qua so don't fail to see them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Big District Church Meeting

The semi-aBnual district meeting OF
Latirosse circuit of the United Lu-
theran church will be held In Viroqaa
from 18th to the 22nd of October.
The meeting opens Thursday night
at 1870, by regular services Friday
morning the discussion upon Titus ,,
ll-l4, will be introduced by Rev. Al
fred Forness of Winona. The discus
sion will continue Friday and S&tur.
day Friday night there will be an
English session. Pastors Boo, Myhre,
Sovde and Forness will give short ad.
dresses upon rs. 81. Miss Weimar,
Rev Doe and the choir win furnish
the music. Sunday forenoon there
will he regular services, with com.
munion and Offering for the missions.
The meeting will CLOSE Sunday after
noon. All are cordially invited to at
tapd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
AUCTION SALE

At Pleasant View stock farm u
miles northeast of peSoto, Saturday,
October IA, 1915: 10 horses, head of
cattle, Duroc hogs, farm implements
etc. T. w. Watson, Sr., Proprietor,
J. E. Shreve, fAuctloneer.
At his farm three miles northeast
of Springville, commencing at lc'clock
on Wednesday, October Is, Martin An
derson will sell at auction, horses, s
cows, yearlings, calves, pigs ana
collection of farm implements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Good Citizen. Business Man Leaves

Vernon county is soon to lose one
of It's most enterprising citizens and
business men, Mr.. A. U. Curry Of Val
ley, who, with his family will move to
Delaware county; New York, where
he has acquired farm of 430 acres
Mr.. Curry has been in business at Val
ley for more than twenty-five years.
His big store,and stock were destroyed
by FIRE a few months since. He is a
good man, a square man, one who will
be greatly missed in his community
and the county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Make Your Wants Known

The Lacrosse Robe and Tanning
Company is arranging for big cam
paign of business in this section this
Lind will handle our affairs as in the
past, and personal call upon him or
notification by postal. card will have
bis attention. We tan skins and
hides of all kinds, make robes, mittens
and other things, and all work is
guaranteed. Notify MIR. Lind and he
will attend to anything you may want
done ar the articles will be called for,
LACROSSE ROBE & TANNING Co.
30l Y. Front Street, Lacrosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11

Platteville gave Sunday and Mon
Gay 10 an unusual jubilee -fiftieth an
niyersary Of the opening OF that oldest
OF Wisconsin normais, and il brought
together people of prominence from
one end Of the country to the other
Mrs. Lydia r. Colt, graduate OF
one Of the earliest classes, was pres
ent from this city; also Prof Heindei,
Airs. II. l.. Gardner. Miss George Wei
lsrs and ". r. Morgan. The three
latter went by automobile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Big Lumber Fire

Hillsboro Sentry records the loss OF
300, 600 feet of lumber, owned by a man
named Charles Kahler of Forest town
ship and located on the farm former
ly owned by Kuehn Bros, destroyed
on Wednesday night Of last week. . A
watchman at the lumber yard says
that there was no fire at midnight but
at one o'clock he discovered the lum-
Der to be on fire. Il is said the loss
was covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
DoINqs OF THE CITY COUNCIL

yTEoQrA. Wis. Oct. u. 1910.
Regular meeting Of the common council Pres
ent tfaynr Garrett. Aldermen Schmidt. Rogers.
Chase ard Euudson4
Niinntes If the previous meeting read ARD ap-
proved Lns 10, gWing accounts we're re d. ap-
Froge1i ily be aBee committee ard upon mo-
tior allowed rpii csit Of member al voting aye.
Aee8uuts- $500
me golloEIng fesoiutiOn vas introduced BY Al
defrp e Chase. Feaulved. By the Mayo. AID q M
mon Council d tire cifs 81 F5roaus. that the c,fy
~ Vtrogua iofa fhe hague Of Wisconsin maniri-
usGifies The resolution vas abop+sl.
IIrda rlatisn council I'd i0Baed.
e. J. OLDER. City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
=OBITUARY.

At Rice Lake September 25 Alfred d. HauRe,
son of Mrs Betsey Hauge. died Of BriRht's dis
him confined TO his bed for eight months He was
born at Utica. Wisconsin. August !, 1873 He
leaves a widowed mother and brother Edward Of
Rice Lake Elmer and Adolf r. Montana. and
Charles and George of this cit and the one sister
Mrs A. ca. Bjoin' # CroOksuon. Minnesota. Up
10 FIVE years ago he was employed as a fireman on
the C. NJ. & st. r and Northern Pacific lines and
follow d that occupation for II years. Funeral
and burial was held at Rice Lake September n.
At his home at Folsom. October 3. Mr.. CLAUS
Rerge aged II years. Funeral at Franklin church
October T. Rev. N. Finstad conducting service.
Mr. Berge WIS q native Of Norway. but res ded in
this county for ma years. Re wis married
thirty years ago. his wife surviving. having no
children
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Under New Management

/ wish to announce to ViroCua peo-
pie that | have purchased from w. II.
Ledman his bakery. / have retained
the old baker, and will endeavor to
maintainahe high standard Of service
that you have received in the past
ask for your continued patronage.
STEINER JACOBSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11

At Genoa they have family of FIVE
generations, the recently born child
of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Upham being
the fifth. Mrs. Paggi is at the head.
Her daughter, Mrs. Louis Monti 2,
Mrs. Albert Schubert 3, Mrs. c. S
Upham 4, Baby Upham 5. We CLEAN
these facts from the DeSoto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Ii Paws TO Save

l am paying 20 cents per hundred
pounds for old papers, so cents hun
dred for magazines. Also buy rubber,
old iron and other junk and pay the
highest market PRICES.
SAMGRoSS, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Live Stnck Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Company
will receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
day, October rs and at Ghaseburg, Tues.
day, October L. Bring ia your stock,
we will be- there. II. A. HoFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Special Notice -out of a Job

To farmers and Scontractors. Have
you any rock or cement work to be
done this fall, and want it done with
dispatch and reasonable. Let me fig
ure on your job. large or small Cali
or address O. S OLSON, Yiroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Demncl - Sneakers

Z. s. Senator Paul Husting will
speak in Viroqua Friday evening, DC
tober 20. Hon. VIM. Wallace, assist
ant attorney general of the United
States, will speak at WestbY, Tuesday
evening. October u.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
Next Shipping Day

On Friday, Oct. ID, will be the next
day the La troSse packing plant will
receive stock for shipment at the
Southeastern yards, and each Friday
thereafter.
Phone 4l5l TOILET HETLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-10-11
C. A r and W r. G. Notes

There will be inspection of the w.
r. c. Thursday, October l9, beginning
at O'Clock. A good attendance is
desired. GoLDIE Atkins, Press Cor.