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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-05
GREEK LINERS FATE
A DEEPER MYSTERY
Wireless Silcnt-Cncertainty
Whether ThessalOniki Is
still AflOat.
AGENT HERE Is HOPEFUL

The Delphic oracle being no longer
summoned all Its shippers In port yes
terday to a conference to assist in solv-
Ing the mystery Of the steamship Thes-
saloniki, adrift somewhere eist-south-
east OF Sandy Hook. Some light was
obtained. but the agents confessed that
they were still mystihed and that they
had little hope Of knowing exactly what
had happened aboard the Thessaloniki
until the arrival Of the steamship PATHS.
which IL expected here to-day with the
stormstricken ships passengers.
Wireless messages were received here
last night deepening the mystery OF the
Thessalonikt They said that tho Sean
inavian-American liner Cnited States
had been calling for the crippled ship in
the latitude Of Norfolk and had re-
eeived no response. II was inferred
Rom this that either the wireless Of the
Thessaloniki was Out Of order or she
had been abandoned or had foundered.
john G%allinos. one Of the agents VI
The CIR Elk Line, said late last night AT
his home. $50 Riverside Drive. that he
had received M night messages from the
Thessaloniki, that I've had heard the re-
port that the United States had not been
able to locate her, but that he did not
believe II. He said. II have no doubt
that the United States IL nov Dl +. Ny
Alongs'dc.' lie said that he expected
The PATHS to dock early this morning.
although he had no wireless from her
last night.
The coast guard cutter Androscogsin
was reported last night seeking the
Thessaloniki. She made no wireless re-
port on her quest.
The captain Of the United states sent
this nesSng" 10 General Agent Jacobsen
q the Observation-Disclosures Line late
last night
Am s;ill looking for tho Th,ssaloniki.
She CAV. Us thrcc different positions.
Have been at them ali. the last AT .
J.. NJ, and could not find her. High
nor'herly winds. Am searching the in
tervals."
1t u Inferred from this message that
Che skipper of the T~hessaloniki Is UNI
aware -. 80 p~o.:tioI. possibly because
Of his inability recently to take AN OBJ
servition and that he has been making
Q series OF Wild guesses and sending
aI' OF theiL through the air. Anyhow,
he seems 10 be- atioat. hut only the
Greek sea god poseidon knows where.
And he won't tell. even by wireless.
The agents and The Greek navigate tors
vent over the wireless messages that the
line has received In tn. last several
weeks about the Thessalonihi. and their
deductions therefrom were that II was
likely that she had run out OF coal and
yprobably provisions and that these were
nv reasons her passengers wer. aiken
from her on sunday by her sister ship,
which then ran a line TO her and headed
toward Sandy look a heavy sea dashed
up by a westerly gale caused the tow
ing hswscr to snap and the Thessalonik
drtfted into IN" trough, her passengers
doubtless feeling grateful that they had
left her as they saw her wallowing In the
Cement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-05
Got Another Line Ia shin,

The Fitris. IN standing by, also did
. few stunts IN rolling and pitching. but
they Were not a continuous performance,
and were thus more cndurablc. The sea
moderated the next day and another
hawser. presumably fioated by buoy to
the Thessalouiki, brought her head 10
sea again and. possibly making three
again got under way. The seas got on
their hind legs again on Monday and the
tline parted. Then the skipper Of the
PATHS decided that he would leave the
Job of sav.ng the Thessaloniki to some
other steamship and gave her good-by.
. what IN" Thessaloniki's skipper said
and thought of the proceeding may be
known later The opinion Of the Greek
Line agents IL that II was the duty
of the PATHS to saw" IN" passengers.
iabout 300. mostly Greeks, and that their
lives you'd h. in peril 50 long AS the
PATHS persisted IN towing the crippled
ship.
The agents said they were certain
that all passengers Of the Thsssaloniki
were aboard III. PATHS. They did not
know whether OF hot there were any
Americans in the list. II Ia believed
there may be a few missionaries. The
agents said they had never at my time
desired 20 save salvage by waiting for
sister ship OF the Thessaloniki to
reach her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

Representative of both interests
were last week taking inventory and
to make final transfer of the extensive
Bekkedal yard to the Coleman Lum-
Der Company. There will be general
regret that by the transfer, Manager
Roseland and his family are liable TO
be lost to Viroqua, where in business
and socially, they have found a warm
place.
The Colemans have more than fifty
retail yards, mostly in the west. and
are counted among the strongest lum-
bermen in the country. Their new
manager, Mr.. j. II. Kingsley, comes
from South Dakota, and has been long
with the Colemans, is thoroughly ia
miliar With the business. He Is as
sisted by his son, II, A. Kingsley, both
are family men. They will be well
come additions to Viroqua The lat
ter has leased the new tenement cot
tage recently completed by N. D. Me-
sPRC
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
ARRIVE THURSDAY kIuHT
PUBLIC CEREMONIES CHANGED
TO SATURDAY NIGHT
Lateness Arrival Don't Change Plans
for General Welcome-R eception
and Dinner to be Tenderd

Our soldiers viii arrive home at $40
Thurday night. Notwithstanding the
lateness of the hour the general plan
of welcoming demonstration viii be
carried out. Procession tothe station
and return to Masonic Temple. where
Postmaster Coffiand win give welcome
home address.
Saturday night a general reception
will be extended in the Masonic Tenn
pie in honor of the soldiers, followed
by dancing and general good time
At FIVE O'Clock, Saturday a course
dinner will be given for the boys BY
one the citizen committees on enter
tainment. Besides the returned sold
iers the Grand Army veterans, Spanish
American soldiers and city council
will be banquetted
Thisais a community welcome which
citizens OF country and town are inyit-
ed to join.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13


-Pavlowa at the Star, Tuesday.
Toys and coils of all kinds at Nj.
Felix
ivory goods in great variety at
Towners.
Dolls, and dolls and more dolls at
Towner's.
Scarlet fever, number of cases,
reported from Retreat.
Miss Briiey is employed as book
keeper at Felix store.
Best quality leather hand bags at
o. K. Davis drug store.
A fine assortment of cut glass at
Q L. Davis drug store.
Try some of The San Tox remedies
at 0. +. Davis drug store.
-Pansies were plucked from a gar
den in DE- Soto on December 5.
Call and see the special fall lum-
Der bargains at the Nuzum yard.
Storm sash at the Nuzum yard.
Buy now while stock is complete.
DIR. Chase, dentist, Office in Ma
tioual Bank building. Phone -.
"A fine line of meerschaum and bri-
ar pipes at o, L. Davis drug store.
- Everything men and boys wear.
Blue Front Store, Ellefson Il John son.
John L. Davis sold to George Hay
den 100 acres from the old Warren
Bates farm at Retreat
Place your orders now for No /
wood. VIII commence hauling soon
as roads permit. Grant Witt
lust received, shipment of beau
tiful gowns of crepe de chine and GeOrg-
cite for afternoon or evening year at
Subtle & Tate >
DIR. c. A. Minshall, V. s., is in
Westby every day except Monday
when he is in Coon Valley. Westby
Office over Liners grocery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth McClurg left
for a trip to the west, expecting to
pass the winter with relatives and
friends in Washington, Oregon and
California.
Nearly a carload Of trunks. suit
cases and bags for the holiday trade
All kinds at all prices. No where
else can you find such rare selection
The Blue Front Store, Ellefson &
johnson.
L. c. Boyle. the coal man, wishes
to apprise the public that he has on
hand and on the way good supply Of
hard and soft coal. Send him your
orders early and don't wait till the
last scuttle IS in the stove.
Look for Chas S. Slack & Com
pany's ad in this paper and see who
are agents for the Winner grain and
seed separatOrs and cleaners, then
take them sample of your grain to
demonstrate with as they each have
samples and are anxious to show you
what the mill with the stats on the
sleeves will do.
Mr. Langon w. Davis is paving a
holiday visit to his many relatives and
friends in this place and on West Prai-
RE, He accompanied a carload o.
choice state Of Oregon frat TO Mime
apolis Mr. Davis is firm ia the con-
viction that Wisconsin grows better
apples than the famous western pro
duet and could realize fine returns
from present orchards If they would
but care for their trees and give them
one-haH the attention that the west
is compelled to do MIR Davis de-
clares that our apples are better dav-
Ored than the choicest Of Washington.
Oregon and Colorado stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
De SOTO MUCH SCOUCHED
FIRE DESTROYS THREE BUSIN-
ESS BLOCKS, SUNDAY
Loss Estimated at $40, Oe0-A Bucket
Brigade Saved the Town-A
Dog PeriShes

The village of DeSoto was visited by
the fire Heud last Sunday afternoon.
which threatened destruction to the
whole own Happily it occurred at
an hour when the populace was quick
~ at work with bucket brigade, tri-
umphing over the destroyer. aud only
three buildings were swept by the
flames, Fire started in the apartments
of Jos. Spears, over Hanson's store.
taking that, with capt. James build
ing, the lean-to OF Lewis-Olson store,
the main, or stone part being saved.
but somewhat damaged. The burned
Emerson store and Pulham blacksmith
shop were in the Hanson block. The
loss of buildings and personal proper
ty is estimated at $4,000, which taken
with the Inconvenience to business at
this season of year. is material factor.
A dog in the Spears rooms was Gre
mated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
THE PROCESSION is STRONG
Many axe Advantage of the Censor
subscription Offer

There is daily procession to the
CENSOR office to take advantage of
eur liberal subscription offer and to
avoid the increase in price of the paper
All should remember that it will be
S so year commencing with the new
year We are giving all chance to
come in under the old terms, but they
must not delay Pay up arrearages
and rot to exceed FIVE years in advance
At 81 90 per year. Follow the process
sion, or send your subscription by
mail. The yellow tag tells to what
date your paper is paid. We want to
commence the new year with the old
scores wiped out We want all pat
rons to have the benefit of our offer.
Therefore follow the procession.
Horseshoeing at Holverson's Shop
In addition to general run of black
smith and wood work, ! have added
an expert horse-shoer in nv shop, and
invite share of public patronage
on South Main street.
g, +. HOLvERSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
An httractiye Window

Awaits your eager eyes at this adj
dress Yet it's only sample of bet
ter things within; Of watches, clocks,
diamonds and other gems for use and
beauty for men and women. The rea-
son we print these lines is to suggest
your visiting rs when you want any
thing in the jewelry line. Our stock
and our prices viii convince you that
this is the place 10 buy.
@ N. MORKISON. Jeweler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
is RIGHT PLEASANT NEWS
ToSACCo, HOUSES OPEN FOR
WINTER CAMPAIGN
Sizing and Packing Commemorate
Light Delivery of Bundle Goods
Help not Over Abundant

With working and business people
there is rejoicing over the fact that
the three leading tobacco packing
houses Of Viroqua opened their doors
on Monday, for busy winters work,
atlOrding employment for every person
so desiring. Eckhart, Bekkedal and
McIntosh places opened with rather
light crews of women and men, proba-
bly, sufficient 70 keep things moving
till after holidays. A limited guam
tity of bundle tobacco has leeu deliv-
cred to date. Dealers are endeavoring
10 get their purchases in, so brisk work
NAV continue. A carload has been
shipped to an outside packing point.
Westhy houses have also commenc-
to receive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Prices Going lin

Prices Of junk are going up. See
these: 81 30 a ton for old iron, II
cents a pound for rags, paper Is cents
a 100. old magazines - cents a 100.
No / rubber cents a pound, No ,
bier cents Highest cash prices
ior hides and furs. See me or notify
me at Viroqua. SAM GROSS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Lead The Procession

John NJ. Bennett lead the procession
for payment OF five years subscription
IN advance to the CENSOR. He has
been n subscriber for a half-century
and his parents from the day the pa
per was established. Phiio Melvin of
Webster, was second, George Rumsey
of Jefferson third. And they are com
ing every rlav
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
THE FAIR SOCIETY ELECTION
Good Attendance for This Busy Sea.
son-DateS Fixed

Agricultural society held annual
meeting last Wednesday, when report
of officers was made 1t was shown
thereby that the society just about
broke even financially at the last fair.
/, delegated authority to the officers
to fix dates for the next exhibition
the week following the Lacrosse fair.
Following officers we're chosen;
President John f. Stol
Vice Presidents-C. E. Buffers, Il. T. Bentson.
+. NJ. MinshRli
Secretary --Jorgen A. Moen.
Treasurer--Thomas Stevens
Direetors~D. T. Buchanan. Arnt johnson John
r, kUKum. J. Adam McLees John jacobson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Changes in Electric Service

Owing 10 tho prevailing excessive
cost conditions aud the fact that cur
rent consumption this season of the
year during Tuesday and Wednesday
forenoons is very small, this forenoon
service will be discontinued, Service
however will be continued as late ia
the morning and started as early as
possible in afternoon of every week
day, and especially on dark DAYS.
NlROQUA ELECTRIC LIGHT co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
EARLY SETTLEMENT WANTED

Having disposed of its lumber in
terests in Viroqua the M.H. Bekkedal
yard urges upon all knowing them
selves indebted there to make prompt
settlement either by cash or note
All accounts on the books must be
balanced without delay. BE prompt
in making adjustment, all who owe.
i. ~. ROSELANn. Manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Viroaua in Fashion

Work of excdvating for the new
bank was stopped for few hours on
Tuesday, by all workmen cleaning
their shOves and leaving the place
Their place were taken soon after BY
others. The walk-out was caused be-
cause of wages-S2 for nine hours
work, and 81 Is was demanded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Refused Pardon for outIaw

Governor Phillip refused pardon to
John Deitz of Cameron dam fame.
The governor thought it not his duty
to override the verdicts of courts and
juries, but he said II Deitz is suffer-
ing from III health he may he taken
from the prison and treated at home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Another Business Change

The grocery store in Sides old cor
ner block has again changed propsie-
tors, Ole O. Tuhus disposing of the
same to j. Ole ADD Martin Anderson
Both are experienced and well-knoasl
tradesmen. Possession was given
Yesterday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Sudden Death in Coon Town

While in the city on Monday Mr..
Helge Larson told the CENSOR Of the
sudden death OF Mr. Anton o. Olstad
who was stricken with apoplexy and
died within two hours last Friday at
the home Of Mr. Ambrasen, where
ne was working. Mr. Olstad was
about 50 years old, unmarried, owned
farm and was a citizen much re-
SDeCted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Horseshoeinr at Holverson,s shor
Feed and Livery Barn

The undersigned have leased the
old Viroqua hotCl barn and are pre-
pared to care for farmers' teams
Will also DO auto and team livery.
Best service at reasonable prices
Give us a trial LEDMAN & LEMON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Fraternal RoiICau

Annual roll call in Viroqua Odd Eel
low and Rebecca lodges Saturday night
had response by about 200 members,
and it was a joyous fraternal reunion,
a program of speaking and music, cards
and banquet
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Can Resi- Serve Won Now

/ am prepared TO oil harness at 81. so
per set Have it done before the
spring work opens.
L. L. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Live Stock Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Company
will receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
day, December IS and at Chaseburg,
Tuesday, December 10 Bring in your
stock, we will be there. H.A. HoFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Milling at Avalanche

Avalanche mill dam has been re-
paired SO that feed and buckWheat
grinding is dore in the best and quick
est possible wsv. Give me a cali
CLAUS JOHNSON. Prop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
NoTtcp rs TO pa mggT or TAXES

MOTTO Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
- dersignsd treasurer Of the city Of vroqHa,
that the roll fur said city for the gear 1910 is
in my hands for collection. and that the taxes
fee at any time prior to or upon the SYST day Of
January. 1917 A penalty of 2 per cent will be
1877 | .gIll hold my Office at city hall commence
ing December Is 10 G. Office hours from 3 a. m.
to p. m. =. NJ. MiNsHAI.G.. City Treas
Dated December H. 1916
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13
Don't Forget the Date

All subscribers within the county
should not forget that January 1st Is
the limit date at which the CENSOR
Can be had at 81 per year After that
81 80 will be the price. Take advan-
tage and pay before that date There
will be no deviation from this rule.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-13

UNITED LUTHERAN f. o. Hofstead. Pastor
Services 10 Bethel at 1000: English in viroqua
at 40 Subject. The Passing and Permanent IN
Human Life. All welcome
The commonwealth., 1916-11-03
OF FAIRBANKS
EXPIRED SUDDENLY

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. q
Mrs. Mary Fairbanks, mother of
Charles Warren Fairbanks, died
suddenly here at his home Monday
night. Mr.. Fairbanks, who is
campaigning, in Illinois, is expec-
red home today. Mrs. Fairbanks,
who was 81 years old, had been
In good health and took a long
motor ride this afternoon. Late
last night she became suddenly i'll
and died shortly after her maid
had summoned the members Of
the household. She had a home
at San Diego, Cal, but divided
hrr time with her son here. She
Is survived by four sons and a
daughter, Charles Warren Fair
banks, Of this city; w. D. Fair
banks and Luther M. Fairbanks
and Mrs. M. l.. Milligan, Of
Springfield, Ohio.
The commonwealth., 1916-11-03
AUTOMOBILE ATTIRE

What might have been a seri-
Gus blaze occurred yesterday
when a Ford automobile, owned
by and standing outside the N.
A. Rlddick Motor Car Company s
garage caught fire from unknown
causes, and the only real damage
done was to the cushions which
were entirely burned.
Fortunately the car was stand
ing IN the middle Of the road out
side the garage, because had the
gas in the car, stated to be fully
ten gallons, caught there might
have been serious results.
AS it was, Mr.. Pete Shields was
standing at the side of the car.
with his hand on the door, talk
ing to some men, when he MOTTO
ed smoke in the rear seat, and al
HloSt aI tne same moment a blaze
flared up as though from gaso-
line.
No time waa lost in deluging
the car in mud and water, and
finally the fire was extinguished.
though for time there were live
ly dolngs, and some pretty active
work required to put out the
flames. The street lights were
not burning last night, but dur
ing the fire they were not necess-
ary as the blaze Illuminated the
lower end Of Main Street better
than the electric light.
The commonwealth., 1916-11-03
WARNING AGAINST ELEC-
TION FRAUD BEEN ISSUED

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 2.-F.
Daley, special United States at
torney, appointed recently to pro-
secute alleged election violations
in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana, is
sued statement warning men,
"who may have been engaged in
arrangements to threaten and in
timidate employees in the matter
Of voting for federal offices =
without knowledge that their acts
constitute violation of the fed
eral laws
Numerous reports Of conspira-
cies to threaten and intimidate
employees in voting have been
made, and the statement, which
adds:
1T is claimed that, for the pur-
pose Of intimidating a factory To-
Gated in the eighth congressional
district of Indiana has caused let
ters to be written to employees no.
them to join a particular
political club and to sign their
names as members thereof. -
The commonwealth., 1916-11-03
koenig Says the Deutschland
Must Alone Keep Open the
Trade Routes Between the
United States and Germany.

New London, Conn, Nov. l.
Ten million dollars worth Of dive.
stuffs and drugs and, it was said
possibly stocks, bonds and pre-
clous stones,' comprise the cargo
of the German submarine mer-
chairman Deutschland, according
to statement tonight by Captain
Paul Koenig, commander Of the
craft.
The Deutschland is in this port
after having succeeded in making
a second voyage from a German
port to the American coast. de-
spite the watchfulness of a British
and French war vessels.
First Of the undersea merchant
men by use Of which Germany
hopes to keep open a trade route
with the United States, the Deut-
schland, according to her captain
is at present the only vessel of
that fleet. The Bremen. which
started a voyage from the city
after which she was named on
August 26, he said, has been Civ
en- up as lost. He thought she
must have struck mine,'' but
he added Eshe has not fallen a
victim Of this almost blockade, |
am sure Of that. The Amerika,
which some reports have indica-
ted was a merchant submarine
captured by the British, never ex-
listed, Captain Koenig asserted.
II must keep up this traffic
alone for the present, that is the
Deutschland must he said. In
a fortnight [ shall be gone; 1 hope
to return before the end of the
year
1t is possible the navigator stat
ed, that other merchant submar-
ines would be built by that time.
The commonwealth., 1916-11-03
WILSON CAMPAIGN FUND

The following letter has been
received by Mr.. Norfeet Smith,
secretary-treasurer Of the local
committee to collect donations for
the fund.
Mr.. Norfeet Smith, Sec Treas,
Scotland Neck, N. c.,
Dear Sir
| beg to acknowledge with
highest appreciation your favor
Of October q, with chick for
$36.25 covering collections to
date for the Wilson campaign
fund, at Scotland Neck. This is
a fine showing, and indicates that
your committee has been doing ex-
cellent work.
| am glad to report that the
State Fund has now reached the
very creditable sum of $35, 1000,
with every indication that it will
go to at least 1880 by Novem-
Der Z.
AS you say the prospects for
Mr.. Wilson reelection seem
quite good at the present time,
but it is going to be a hard fight.
Yours very truly,
: HUGH McRAE,
Sec-Treas.
Please send US list Of the con-
so that individual ac-
acknowledgements may be made to
each subscriber.
II. MGR.