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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29
Social Personal.

Mrs. George Steele was the honored
guest az a Bridge tea given by Mrs. P.
J. Scallon on Tuesday afternoon at the
Richfeld Hotel. Mrs. Henry Lane
made high score and Mrs. Frank Will
cox received the consolation prize.
A farewell was given for Rev. and
Mrs. Leitch at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schwaner on Tuesday,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Fletcher
motored to Jerome on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin of Salt Lake
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wilcox on Saturday.
Mr.. w. L. Gorton made a business
trip to Boise on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and
daughter have returned from a week
end visit to their home in Twin Falls.
OnSWe dnesday afternoon Mrs. W. T.
Dougherty entertained the Card club
with a Bridge tea for Mrs. Steele.
Invitations are out for a Bridge tea
to be given by Mrs. D. H. Lane and
Mrs. J.. Henry Lane on Friday after
noon.
Mrs. Geo. Steele, of Boise, arrived
Monday to spend the week with Doc
tor and Mrs. P. ]. Scallon. Mrs.
Steele is an old time friend of the
Scallons'
Mrs. Kouis C. Jensen and Mrs. Les
ter c. Walker entertained at the home
Of Mrs. Jensen on Wednesday evening.
900" was the game of the evening.
tables being played.
Mrs. Lothrop Crosby entertained at
for Mr.. J. L. Jameson on Sat
lrday evening a few of their young
friends.
Last Saturday, Mrs. VIM. Dough
srty and Mrs. II. E. Essley entertain
ed ~ guests at Mrs. Essley's home
bridge. Mrs. Deneke captured the
irst prize and Miss Briggs was the
proud recipient of the ''booby"
,rize. Sometimes, courtesy, this is
dubbed the consolation prize. This
was one of the most enjoyable
functions Of the season, made so by
he tactful hospitality of the gracious
Entertainers. An exquisite luncheon
.egaled the guests and the ladies are
till talking about that fine time"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29

PARASITIC world famed nation
81 porcelain factory at Serves has
suddenly been transformed into part
of the huge war machine. Instead
Of making those dainty and fragile
statuettes and vases which are the
wonder of art collectors, it is turn
ing out 'poteries de guerre," or
e%arthenware retorts and cauldrons
for manufacturing asphixiating gas
and for all the various chemical pro
cesses OF producing high explosives.
Early in the war M. Bourgeois,
administrator of Serves, learned that
The production Of high explosives for
artillery was falling short owing to
the lack of earthen recepticles capa-
bic of treating the acids. He there
fore proposed to the minister of fine
arts, NJ. Dalimer, that the art work
of Serves be suspended and all its
energies given to producing the re
eeptacles needed for powder making.
This was approved and soon the
transformation was begun. There
were many difficulties to overcome.
Half of the force had gone off to the
var. Those who remained we ar
asts trained in the most delicate
class Of work. The furnaces, too,
we're designed for small art objects,
md there was only one furnace big
nough to make powder cauldrons.
But the obstacles were overcome,
ne whole establishment being in
pired with the idea. that is was con
ributiDg to the national defense.
Thus Serves has gone through a
omplete transformation, and is to-
lay furnishing thousands of recepta-
les Of all sorts in which powder, ex-
,losives and gases of all sorts are
manufactured and stored. With a
itaf less than half its usual strength,
he production of Serves is five time
IS great today as it was before the
And besides the great quanti-
Y Of its war output, the quality of
is work is making a sort of expert
chool for the engineers of the var
GUS powder factories. The chief
workers. of these factories now come
Serves to study the chemical meth
IDS Employed in hardening clays and
them resistant to high tenn
erature.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-09-29

fore the 4th day of October, 1916.
AFTER THIS DATE ADD ONE AND
N E. II "A LF PER CENT PER
MONTH.
J.. w. LUNDIN,
Clerk of the Board of County Com
missioners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Found II Necessary 70 Resign

Continued III health compelled the
resignation of Geo. b. Fisher as man
ager cf the states prison farm at
Wsapun, and the family is expected
here this week TO make their home ON
the slightly and fine hill residence re-
Gently purchased from I'D. Cade, east
of town. OF Mr.. Fishers resignation
and his work for the state, the Wau-
pun Leader. in a late issue, speaks
thus:
After nearly FIVE years of most sue
cessful management of the prison
farm, Mr.. G. B. Fisher, its superin-
tendent, rendered his resignation to
the state board of control, the same
to go into effect not later than Sep
TENDER |. Continuous i'll health and
IA desire to change place Of family
residence and to enjoy needed rest,
are sole causes of rendering resig-
nation. Based on net results, it is not
an unfair comparison to state that
during no like period of time has the
prison farm been 50 profitable, per
acre, or as a whole. Harmony and
profits able management has character
lied ldr. Fisher ; term of Office. Hosts
of persona friend, regret the necessi-
ty Of the removai OF Mr.. Fisher and
family from Waupun. MAY continued
success and improved health follow
them on their return to their Vernon
county home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
NOW THE POLITICAL GAME
MANY FILINGS FOR THE PRI-
MARY ELECTION
Three Nearly Complete Tickets in
the Running -Four Candidates for
Clerk of Court Nomination

Although the pr'eary election is
but three weeks distanS From next Tues
day, September 5, there is little ex-
citement or interest demonstrated on
the surface. State candidates are
stirring about to some extent-Hat
ton and his associates, the defenders
of high taxation, and McGoyeru for
governor, who declares the people
/ have no complaint about taxation if
they but knew it. Governor Phillip
and his faction OF the republican party
have not made any outward signs of
lighting,
For congress Congressman Esch and
Rev. A. +. Frederick have filed for
the republican nomination, Attorney
Grotophorst on the democratic side.
The date for filing nomination pa
pers closed on Saturday last, and at
the county clerks office we find the
following local filings.
REPUBLICAN,
Member of Assembly-Clarence H. Carter
Readstewn; Henry N. Rentz. Esof.a.
County Clerk Berlie Moore. Viroooa; Arie J.
Favor. jefferson town.
County Treasurer-Amund Belland viroqua
Register of Deeds-ThcTnas o. Mork Viruqua.
Clerk of Court Ernest Costing, A. d. HelReson,
Amund Olson. F. w. Alexander. all Of yirOqua.
District Attorney u. J. smith fi-oQua
Sheriff -Stener B. jacobson. Perry Cowden. An
drew HOMELAND. all of Viroqua
CoroneI-Fred R. Gohde. NiroquR.
DEMOCRATIC
Member of AssembIy-Chas. J .DeJean. LaFarge
County Cierk-cari B. Fortney Liberty Pole
County Treasurer-Owen L. Buchanan, Viroqua
Register of Deeds--L E. Lee Westby
Clerk of C0urt-David Davidson. Mestby.
Sheriff-Martin B. Davidson. Yiroqua.
PROHIBITION
Member Of Assembly-Lyman e. Smith viroqua
County Clerk-Dr. Clyde D. Mead Viroqua
County Treasuref-Dr. Chas. v Porter. iroqua.
Clerk Of court-Iyan G. EastInan Forest.
Sherif-James Z. Neefe IIaFarge.
Coroner-W. S. Groves. Rehdstoyn
On none except the republican tick
ct is there a candidate for district at
torney. For surveyor there are no
filings by the three parties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
BROKEN WEATHER ELEMENTS
Drought Quenched-Damage byWind
Hail and Lightning

For this whole section of country,
where drought has prevailed for one
TO two months, the same was effective
ly broken by last Friday nights heavy
rain, which was accompanied by
threatening elem en- I s. electricity,
wind and hail doing considerable
damage to growing crops, buildings
and live stock. A soaking rain con-
tiuued for several hours.
The Ray Huschka dwelling east of
the city was damaged by lightning. E.
]. Jennings silo was blown down and
sustained other damage in Friday
nights wind storm that passed over
Pleasant ridge; MeClurg Brothers lost
a granary in the same storm. Edison
Roach lost horse by lightning. On
the james HAYES farsga log barn was
blown down, hay stacks wrecked. FL.
L Gardeners tobacco shed was moved
six feet on its foundation. Trees were
rooted up. Corn and standing grain
were laid fiat Wind and slight hail
whipped and pelted tobacco in some
sections
Altogether the surrounding country
escaped well when we consider the Sc
verify and length of the fierce ele-
ments.
AT Camp Tate the elements were
fierce and the mem bers of the party
were much alarmed The creek was
so swollen that water flowed all about
their tents More timid members of
the outing party fed to high land and
the sheltering protection of a tobacco
shed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Marlin's Fireworks Company

One OF the big features to be pro-
duced in the effects which will be Civ.
en- in conjunction with the displays of
Martins fireworks at the Vernon coun-
ty fair to be held at Viroqua, Septem-
Der IL to Is, will be the mammoth
electric fountain. In the scintilator
effects a great setting is made in the
form of a fountain with many clusters
and jets similar TO the water fountains
seen at some of the big resorts and
parks in many of the large cities, ex-
cept in place of water the fountain Is
produced in steam and the powerful
rays Of the scintilator throw the most
beautiful colors on the steam, these
colors constantly change and each set
of Jets being in different colo's. The
fountain beia. about thirty ny forty
feet and the whole effect constantly
changing presenting one of the most
beautiful presentations possible to
imagine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
The Silo business Is Brisk

G. O. Nelson, who is agent for this
section fUr the Wisconsin silO, has
made big deliveries 90 the following
Crawford and Vernon county farmers
within few days: Carl Hendon, Alex
Nelson, George Theige, r. jacobson.
Mrs. a. Jasperson, Viroqua: Soren
Myers, Westby; RasmuS Johnson. Sol
diers Grove; Malcomb Nelson, Edward
Emerson, J. f. johnson, Ole v John
son, A. Freysetn, ole Erdall, Ferry
vile.
A carload of silos will arrive at
Blue River in few days for w. IL.
Nelson and Morris Garner of Excelsior,
William Lisney and John Hern0n Of
TaVPra
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Pioneer and Railroad Man Dead

From Oakland, California, where he
moved With his wife a few years ago,
Mrs. John Devlin received d letter an
nouncing the death of Mr.. Hiram Bel
city aud West Prairie, .congenial,
big-hearted man. Mr.. Bellows was a
native of Massachusetts, born in 1880,
coming to this county in 1865. He
was a railroad man for many years.
He had fine farm and conducted The
West Prairie hotel. Moved to Yiro-
qua some years ago. He was twice
married, last wife being Addie Proc
tor. They have one son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Bad scorch for Northwest

Crop reports from the west continue
10 he discouraging and prices Of wheat
90 soaring ia the market. South Da-
kota. from almost every source OF in
formation, is reported pretty much a
general failure from black rust and
hot winds. North Dakota is more IA
vorablv reported. Canada is having
bad luck stTeaks. Minnesota, which
grows much wheat, is credited with
very good crop. Flour is certain to
he high for a year In the noar future.
The loss to western farmers by this
grain blight will cause hard times
again
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

Fun by The acre was afforded by the
game OF indoor baseball Monday night
between the locals and the Western
Boomers, an aggregation of young
women who are making a circuit of
the country. Il was the frst game
ever played here by artificial light.
The boys were Just a little abashed
because Of the severe beating they
gave the visiting maidens, IA to 6, but
it goes with the game
Cashton beat the girls two games on
Sunday. They played at Viola Tues
day, La Fargo today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Lands Gifted Local Boy

In commenting on the program Civ
en- at Hinshaw conservatory commence
ment at Chicago, the Music News
says: Young Harold Gulbrandson,
very little beyond youth despite his
size, grasped the bigness Of that stun
ming first movement of the Grieg in
such a way as to make the most cusu-
al sit up and take notice that some
thing stirring was going on. 10 had
masterful grip, a something that
pushed aside the notes as only he
means, and a power that was as as
sertive as it was well controlled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
County Seat Valuations

The asst ed valuation Of the city
Of Prairie ! Chen is AZ, 1874, 243, and
the city has " motor cars. The city
Of Viroqua, with a population of about
1900 less. has valuation of 2,30i 81
and l47 automobiles. Surely we do
not suffer in comparison. Lancaster.
with 300 more population than our
selves, has a valuation Of S2.Gl7069
and 224 automobiles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
WINS THREE STRAIGHT GAMES
Our Boys Break Gays Mills Winning
Streak, 3 to4

viroqua downed Gays Mills Thurs
day in hard-fought ten-inning game
by score of to T. Fortney held Gays
Mills helpless until the ninth inning,
when they coupled hits with Wild
pitch and scored three runs. Fortney
then put on the brakes and prevented
further scoring. Successive hits by
Stevens and Dahl won for Yiroqua in
the tenth inning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Cashton Record Raises Prices

Cashton Record this week gives no
tice to is subscribers that its sub
scription price will hereafter be Sl.2o
in advance or 81. 50 on time. ma
jority of the other publishers through
out the country have been forced to
take the same action labor and ma
terial continuing TO 90 higher and
higher Every element entering into
the making of newspaper IS at least
twice as high in price as it was ten
-.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Band Picnic Next Sunday

At Rentz' grove next Sunday Esofea
farmers band will give picnic, open
ing at 1890 There will be a ball game
and other amusements. Senator Boss.
hard of Lacrosse, and others are ex
pected to deliver addresses. Every.
body is invited. The band and sever
al carloads Of boosters passed through
Viroqua this forenoon, extending invi
tation for all to Join in the picnic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Federal Road Funds

The secretary Of agriculture has
made distribution TO the several states
of the federal road funds for the year
ending June 30, 1916. The amount is
IS, 900, 900 and Wisconsin's share is
S12S. 36l.07. For the next four fiscal
years there has been appropriated an
Increase of S., 1000, 600 each year, bring
ing the appropriation for 1921 up to
S25 600 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Price of Fair Tickets

Single day tickets 40c, single chill
dren's tickets 20c season ticket admit
ting day and night during fair 81.
Life ticket, man and wife, $40. No
pass out checks will be issued No
complimentaries will be given to any
person. Premium lists can now be
procured of the secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Well, is the Chautauqua

All is proceeding well with the chau-
tauuua J. mich opened on Sunday. The
attendance has been good, programs
interesting and weather ideal. Each
session, closing Friday night, the good
things will be presented each after
noon and evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

to be located. Inquire of A. NJ. Skrede
New Victor records. Brown Mu-
sic Co.
-Victrolas SIS and up. Brown Mu.
sic Co.
Mrs Garin is at Ferryville visit
ing her daughter.
The finest line of pianos in the
country. Brown Music Co.
Mrs James Dickson of the First
ward is somewhat indisposed.
Player pianos in oak, walnut and
mahogany, $500 and up. Brown Mu-
sic Co.
Miss McMullen of Sparta was
guest at the Chester Wakeman home,
visiting her grandfather, William
Wakeman.
-Westby has sent delegations al
most daily so far TO our chautauqua-
Other surrounding points have done
likewise, for which our thanks are re-
turned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Hotel Burned

The Park Hotel at Sparta, better
known as the Winship house, for
half-century located at the IN. * St.
Paul station, va completely destroy
ed by fire during the early hours o.
Tuesday morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
OPERA HOUSE MOVIES

Damaged Goods that great flm
play Coming August p, at the Opera
house. No children admitted under
IS years unless accompanied by their
parents. The real truth portrayed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

~
Gays Mills.........O 0 0 o 0 o o 3 0-S
Summary: Runs; Fleming stevens Brom-
ley, Fortney, Rand Dunbar Briggs. Two-base
hits; Dahl. MCCay Three-base hit; Dunbar
Double play. Dunbar unassisted Bases on
balls on Fortney O. off Briggs .. Struck oct
by Fortney =; by Briggs s. Umpires, Potts anu
Nye.
LaFarge having no game scheduled
with the league, played the Ontario
team at LaFarge, losing by seven to
two Viola went TO Soldiers Grove
and played the regular game and a
second one TO make no the game
dropped from the schedule, winning
both by scores Of IL to 10 and TO
President Calhoun extends congratu-
lations to Viroqua team over their de-
feat of Gays Mills, saying that the
drawing of the teams closer together
will make more enthusiasm over the
entire circuit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

Tomorrow Viroqua goes To Viola
and crosses bats with that team; La
Fargo meets Gays Mills at the latter
place; Soldiers Grove meets some
outside team,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Noxions Weed Blanks

We have or hand the most available
blanks and duplicate return for noxious
weed notification. Orders filed prompt
~.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
A DAY IN JUSTICE COURT
Autoists and Liquor Violators Before
Judge Pollard

Squire Pollard surely had busy
time Thursday. On complaint of city
authorities. Rev. jacobson, Olaf Wal
by, Fred Alexander and Gilbert Mel
son were arrested and fined for run
ming automobiles without the tail light
burning, and j. W. Thayer for turn
ing within a block on Main street.
Little things that seem Insignificant,
but nevertheless should be religiously
observed by all drivers in order that
public safety may be the better safe
guarded. The gentlemen accepted
the checking-up in good spirit, and
officials trust that all auto drivers
will fall in line with the city ordinance
so that future action will be unnec-
essary.
Fred Psek, clerk for Frank Pisha at
Dilley, answered to the same charge
as was lodged against Mr.. Pisha last
week, selling liquor contrary TO vote
of the people, and was also bound over
to the circuit court.
Olaf Johnson, Olaf Hagen, Casper
Lepsch and Eugene Cade posted men
were brought before Pollard and
questioned at length as 30 where they
had been obtaining liquor. Each OF
the men suffered a complete lapse OF
memory all essential details had com
pletely slipped their minds and Squire
Pollard dismissed them saying that il
was his desire but unfortunately be-
yond his jurisdiction TO commit them
to the home for the feeble minded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

AL kinds of poultry wanted at
Thayer's for highest market price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09
Reduction in Lighting Prices

The Viroqua Electric Light Com
pany announces voluntary reduction
Of electric Tight rates pending a re-
vision Of the rates by the Wisconsin
Railroad Commission.
SCHEDULE
First 70 K. W hours ............s.... 81
Next - X. W hours ................ ,i2ls
All over 10 K ". hours ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Sir mum monthly charge ...-.....- ..... y %
The above rates will be used Ia max
ing up the August bills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

am prepared to sell dirt by the load
to parties desiring same, to be taken
from the lot where the new hotel is
to be located. Inquire of An Skrede
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-09

Total q IS 20 20 3 Total. 80 z
Smyrna times., 1916-10-25

mutaOn intentional he will receive another ballot ar
envelope, or both in place of spoiled
REVISED CODE OF DELAWARE
Section 81 Clear Thirty Feet at Entrance of Polling Place
Position of Chaengers; Voters Enter: Chaengers naw
Entry on ThiryFoot Space Railing Leading to Election
Room MsdemeanOr Penalt-One Challenger appointed and d
hated 10y each political provided shall he entitled
" STAND at the side of the entrance to tbe room
NO oer person shall thirty said entrance ee
or the purpose of offering except as provided in m Cap
voters sna approach and enter the which they
pf W Tue purpose OF voting If offering
De challenged by of the caenges by any one of e election
e MS right to vote shall be by the proper
ANU MS vote is refused he shall Immediately stand aside
give place to the person without DELAY from
"n @ lne 'mrtV feet space around the ROOM
"noeer not in this Chapter do shall enter or
attempt to enter the election the railing eadn 70 tho
entrance OF the election thirty feet of the
polling place contrary the provisions of this Chapter shall b ~
ana on conviction thereof be fined not more
ndred dollars " 0N 'o' inoie
Section 49, Removal of Election Supplies TEARING
Down or Deacing Instruction Destruction or Reov Of ~
or Kalnng MidemeanOrs; Penalty:-Whoever shall no m ~
tOn remove destroy any of the supplies or o,er conv
placed the booths delivered TO the VOTER for M ~
pose Oh enabling him to or shall during an ~
remove, deface the cards nrintd f n t M
e Foters or shall during or remove any oo
fng or other convenience such election or shall induce
~ % 10 nnuce any person to commit any act whether
any such acts are committed attempted TO he comnad ~
DE guilty OF msdemeanor conviction shall m nunsTd NV
ent Tor not less than six than one year
T. inducing the Making Distinguishing Mark ON Ballot:
Misdemeanor; PenatyWhoever shall induce or ottent 90 ]
any tor " WRITE paste or otherwise place his ballot be name
oi any person. or any sign any kind as dnisb
votod m h ~ iate TO any other person how
'oeu OF snail enter into any agreement or con-
aacor 70 90 peISon 10 lhduce or attempt any
; Tot '.t 80 pace any distinguishing name ON his
% "eher or not such act be or attemped 70 no com
snail De guilty of misdemeanOr on conviction SHAH mo
imprisoned for exceeding twOye
section 43 Election Inducing to Violate rn,ri4;
MSueeaho Penalty Duty Inspector to Rpad to 1octon
0m Sc - ana 10; Violation of Provisions of a Violation of
Official Oaths-Whoever shall induce or aann+ 70 iu1 "
oe any of the provisions Chapter Whether o NOT
ohcers shall violate violate anv of tbe
PROVISIONS OF this Chapter shall guilty of misdmeanor and ON
Sna DE imprisoned for exceeding fvo vaars
% D ne duty OF each inspector distinctly read this and tho
the
ance OF the provisions sections nv election
cers shall be held and included in tho dnt m
ce Vi sald election officers
W eecuon Ocers shall be held to be violation f t
omclaI Oaths, provided in Chapter " i