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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25
NORTH COAST TRAIN
ROBBED BY BANDITS
tAssOciatsd Press BY Federal wtrslsus.A

SEATTLE, February 25.-The North
Coast limited, east +bound, was held mp
near Covington last night. The ban
dts forced the engine men to haul the
baggage, mail and express ears TO a
forest some distance down the track.
The frightened passengers left in their
ccrs, later heard an explosion, as the
robbers blew up the mail ear with
dynamite, and fed with the Oriental
mail. .. A.. ".....
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25
TICKLING IN THE THROAT.

Even the slightest tickling or hOarse,
rrss in the throat may be the forerun,
ned OF dangerous illness. Stop it at
once with ChambeSain's Cough Rem
cdv. For sale by an dealers Benson
Smith & Co, Ltd, agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25
WILL NOT SEND
ast TROOPS 10 HELP RUSSIA

TOXIC, February 25--FoFeign Min.
isteE 'Ishii yesterday formally dcpied
in the diet, the report that Japap
preparing to send men as we'll as Iauai
tons TO assist the Russians batiline
on the eastern front. sf'.E
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25
DUKE KAHANAMOKU
ENTERED FOR new
". . YORK SWIM meet
tAluOoiAtsd Press by Federal wireless. /,

(ASsoeiAtsd Press by Federal wirsless,)
NEW YORK, February PA. A. IT,,
officials announced yest rday that Dpke
Kahanamoku, Hawaiian and champion
swimmer of the worId had been entered
for the 220-yard championship swim
at the meet which viii be held here on
April 10. ... l.e.,.
William r. RawIins when seen yes
terday said that KahanamOku would
not compete in the swimming meet "a
New York on April 10 unless he was
guaranteed that the A. A, Z. officials
would pay his expenses as Wen as thos Y
of his trainer.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25
BETWEEN BOARDS

BETWEEN BOARDS
McBrvds, TO-. IS, I2.25, MeBryde, 60,
40, l2.l2I3; II. c. 4 i. Co, 60.s ~.
$500; o. r. 4 L. Co, 80, 30, 1880:
Pioneer, 80, 80, lao. $40; Oahu Sugar
Co., Is, 10, 34.00; Waialua, 80, 32.75. "a
SESSION SALES W ,..@
McBryde, 30, 80, so, 80, 80, 80, 50,
80, 80, 80, 40, 10, 1900; San Carlos, 20,
20, 80, 500, Waialua. 80, 20, 81 so:
Iiio Com, TOO, 40. McBryde. 100. 10,
1900; Eva. 20, SI.5O: -waialua, 20.
$3.50; McBlyde, 100, 50, so, IS, 50, 8,
SUGAR QUOTATIONS
So analysis beets tno adviees).
Parity s.E s.L-II, Y
90 Cent. (for Haw. SuS1rsY 4,sn.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Dingel were arrivals
in the Claudine yesterday from the Val
ley Island. Mrs, H. Kua was also an
arrival in the same steamer.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-02-25

Alexander 4 Baldwin 240
c. Brewer & Co. .,m 1925
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

branch Monday afternoon. He is in
much better physical condition than
for some time.
For the first time in the fall of this
year, the submits of Mt. Lamborn
and Landsend were covered with snow
last Monday morning. The contrast
of the snow and the yellowing aspen
leaves with the darker colorings of
rock and ripening foliage produced
an effect of rare beauty which could
not be appreciated in a casual glance.
Lola, the three-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Orval Taylor of Cedar
edge, died Wednesday of last week, al
ter an illness of two weeks The BODY
will be brought to Paonia, the former
family home, for interment. Miss
Daisy Turner, sister of Mrs. Taylor,
went to Cedaredge to be with the
stricken parents, who have the sym.
pathy of many friends here
d. L. Beezley went up to his place
on Hubbard creek Monday, expectin.,
to conclude the task of putting up his
hay crop. He found, however. that
the hay was under four inches of snow
rather an unusual situation for hay
crop, even in this part of the country
Accordingly, he returned to his fruit
farm north of Paonia to look after the
remainder Of his crops there
Last Thursday Clyde v. Bryan and
Miss Mary Ella Filson, popular young
people of Bone mesa, slipped off to
Delta and were quietly united in mar
riage by the Rev. A. B. Parry, pastor
of the Baptist church. The ring cere-
mony was used. only the necessary
witnesses being present. Mr. and Mrs.
Bryan returned shortly after the cere-
mony and will be at home to their
friends this winter on the Dr. McKin-
non place on the mesa. A host of
friends here extend best of good
wishes for their future prosperity and
happiness.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
CRAWFORD. 4
, 80 <<><> - 4
(Chronicle)


Miss Gladys Axtell left for Gunni
son Sunday where she will attend the
Normal school this winter.
Lee Savage made a business tril
to Delta Sunday.
C. H. Allen, of Delta, was bust
ness visitor to Crawford Wednesday
Mrs. Drexel came up from Delta
Tuesday and expects to spend a few
weeks here.
Harry johnson, the popular drug
gist of Hotchkiss, was a Crawford Wis
itor Friday.
Clyde Smith, the Hotchkiss jeweler
and Walter Maher. also of Hotchkiss
spent a few days in the upper country
on an outing.
Mrs. w. T. Kirkpatrick has been
under the doctors care for the past
week. suffering from a felon on her
thumb.
The Misses Edna and Lulu McKissen
have gone to Paonia to attend high
school this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Savage enjoyed
a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Carl
Burch of Delta, Friday and Saturday
of last week.
Bert Brown and wife and Sam Por.
ter and wife, of Onion Valley, motored
to Paonia Wednesday after peaches
and returned the same day.
DR.. w. A. Day spent several days
this week in Crawford on business
mission, and incidentally visited with
friends.
DIR. o. A. Duncan left on Friday in
his car for Canon City where he will
spend a few days looking after his
business interests there. The doctor
was accompanied by Philip South
worthworth who expects to attend col
lege this year at WaIla Walla, Wash.
wwho expects to attend college this
year at Walla Walla, Washington.
1t was a splendid compliment the
Republicans of Delta county paid to
Earl Wilson when they gave him a
majority of more than 1000 votes
over his opponent, and Earl desires
that we shall tender his heartiest
thanks for the loyal support of his
host of friends in Delta county.
Miss Maud Kennebrew, sister of
Mrs. E. w. Gates, who has been spend
ing the summer on Crystal with the
Gates family. left Wednesday morn
ing for her home in Crossett, Ark.
She was accompanied by Edward
Gates.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
PAoNIA.
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(Paonian.)

(Paonian.)
Mrs. Susanna wilson came home
last week from an extended visit with
relatives in Iowa. Nebraska, Kansas,
and the Montezuma valley in this
state.
Mrs. o. ]. Stone and two little chill
dren. who had stopped off in Gunni-
son for a visit on their way to Paonia
from Indiana, arrived Sunday evening.
They we're accompanied by Mrs.
Stones sister, Mrs. George Anderson,
who is spending the week in the Stone
home here.
Conductor NJ A Roblee, who has
been taking treatment in the railway
hospital in Salida for several weeks,
returned to his run on the North Fork
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
OLATHE.
(Criterion)

(Criterion)
Harry Hoover returned Sunday from
business trip to Gunnison-
Carl Hoadley arrived from Ouray
Sunday and expects to remain here
some time.
Mrs. Ida Oustott came down from
Montrose last week and is visiting
her mother. Mrs. B. NJ. Picker.
Mrs. l.. E. Ernst and child came
down from Paonia Sunday to spend a
day with her husband who is here on
business.
Chas. Flanagan realized 1880 last
week from his crop of potatoes raised
on five acres of ground. 1t pays to own
farm in this section.
G. II. Picker returned from Denver
Sunday with his father, e. NJ. Picker.
who suffered an injury to his hip in
a fall last week, but is reported to be
recovering nicely
Mrs. George Greenbank is reported
to be on the sick list.
Miss Gertrude RamsdeIl spent the
weekend with Mrs. o. w. Palmer.
near Read.
Maggie. Mary and Peter Stefan
spent Sunday visiting the Haltzmeis-
ter family in Delta.
Nil Beryi Nutting and Miss Julia
Brown accompanied the formers sis
tar Mic. Duhv N,ttipu NJ p.npfa n,
far as Montrose Sunday on her way
to Gunnison where she will attend
the state normal school
After a pleasant week spent up by
Sapinero fishing, DR.. and Mrs. r. V.
Adler returned home Sunday.
S. II. Mattison raised some fine
alfalfa this season on his ranch west
of town. Stalks measuring 5 feet 3
inches may be seen at the Criterion Of
flee and most of Mr.. Mattson's second
cutting was of this length.
Mrs. Charles Bergman and her
| daughter. Mrs. James Memory and son
Richard came in Thursday from Mosca,
Colorado, and visited until Friday at
the l.. f. Crandell home, when they
left for Paonia. the home of Mrs.
Memory.
Mrs. Harry Roatcap and little
daughter, Josephine. went down to
Delta Sunday and visited Mrs. Roat.
\ caps cousin, Mrs. o. A. Estes
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Maxwell arriv.
ed home Tuesday from visit with
relatives in Illinois and at intermedi.
ate points. and report fine trip.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
Farm Raraain.

We can loan almost enough on this
good buildings, AL water right, fine
location, good soil. no alkali or seep.
near school and finest of neighbor-
hood. In alfalfa, beets. grain; worth
$125 per acre, but $40 takes 1t on easy
terms. Have two or three other places
that loan companies have foreclosed on
that can sell almost their present loan
value. E. 8. Corbin. Delta. Colo. 40
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering Ii through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they Will do is ten fold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by +. J..
Cheney & Co. Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Inc. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo. Ohio. by f. J. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
(Tines.)

w. E. Sayre was attending to busi-
ness matters in Delta last Saturday.
Charley Mitchell. who went to Pen
nsylvania. some weeks ago, returned
Sunday evening.
Mrs. C. E. Goddard left this morning
for Springfield, Missouri. where she
will visit with her father for several
weeks.
Asbury White and L. D.. Stone Of
Pueblo are over from that city this
week looking after their interests on
Redlands mesa.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. White went to
Delta Tuesday to visit with their son,
Harry White and wife for few days
The work at the oil well is progress
ing rapidly and as yet there has been
no appreciable change in the forma-
tion.
The Gates family left Sunday for
their home in Crossett, Arkansas. after
spending the summer on their Crystal
creek ranch.
E. s. Bobbitt went to Durango last
Friday morning to attend district court
in which he has a case. He returne1
the first of the week.
Roger and Wanda Duke left Monday
morning for Denver where Roger will
go to business college and Wanda will
attend Denver university.
hnI
spending the past three months with
friends and relatives in Denver and
Victor returned home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. F. Dent returned
latter part of last week and are now
at home to their many friends at their
residence on west Bridge street
j. N. Powell and wife and Mrs. John
Durkin left this morning for the San
Luis valley where they will visit rela-
tives for week or two. They went
by the way of Black mesa.
David Keers was here yesterda'
from Paonia and made arrangements
to move here the first of the month
ho'hhS aSCCptCu n pooieiOh III thc Aeoo
ertson drug company store.
S. r. Teats and family moved down
from their Hanson mesa residence this
week to the d. w. Thomas home on
Hotchkiss avenue where they will re-
side this winter.
Miss Kate Fobare began teaching
for the winter at the Aeriel school on
Fruitland mesa last week. Miss EL-
nice LeValley began Monday at the
Fruitland school.
Ernest Gibson and wife of Bakers
field, California arrived here Sunday
evening and visited with his brother.
Austin Gibson of Powell mesa until
Tuesday morning when they left for.
their home.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
CEDAREDGE.
80 >>>> >>>>>>
(Champion.)

Born, to MIR. and Mrs A. T Peter
son. last Thursday, SCI.
Henry Mexican arrived Tuesday
from Wyoming to renew ACQUAINTANCE
with friends here
Mrs. Lefty Doughty is here from
California visiting her parents, Nj
and Mrs. J. January.
J. F. Elliott and wife, of Iowa, are
here visiting the formers brother, 7.
C. Elliott and family
The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs
A. T. Ward Thursday afternoon 21 All
ladies are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Palmer are en-
joying a visit from the latter's sister.
Miss Mcdowell, from Pennsylvania.
Herbert Webb departed Tuesday
for Chicago where he will visit his
uncle for short time before entering
college.
Filling of the two big Stockham silos
was commenced this week. so acres
of corn will be stored away in this
manner
The first frost of the season appea-- :
ed last Tuesday morning. Little dam
age was done except to very tender
vegetation.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Gipe last Thursday
evening and left a fine eight-pound
son. All concerned doing nicely.
Mrs. C. King and daughter, Miss
Anna, arrived from Denver last Thurs.
day to visit their daughter and sister,
Mrs. Geo. w. Hall.
While preparing to shoot a chicken
Thursday morning Amos Gipe received
a severe wound in his left hand. The
ball of a % calibre passed through
the fleshy part of his hand
H. Wehnes, wife and sons, of Center.
Colo, with Jas. Thomas and wife, of
Monte Vista, motored to Cedaredge
the fore part of the week and are visit.
ing the Monroe families. Rains had
caused some bad roads which made
the trip a very hard one They are
well pleased with the Cedaredge sec
ton.
/. Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Webb are in re-
ceipt of communication from their
son, Edward, who is remembered by
many Cedaredge people, which conveys
the information that he has again been
promoted and is now a travelling sales
man for the big hardware firm in
whose employ he has been for several
years ad where he has been steadily
advancing.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

s. l.. Slocum, who for several years
has been manager of the Crawford
Drug store. has resigned his position
and gone to his home at Saltwater
Minnesota. II. e. Welborn, the own.
er, is now in charge.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

FOR SALE.-Seven brood sows and
one male; also 40 head of shoats, all
good stock OF Poland China. Prices
right. f. J. Mathews. Cory. Colo. 80
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

Report of the Condition of
THE COLORADO STATE BANK,
at Delta. in the state OF Colorado. At
the close OF business September 18th.
1916.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts unse-
curad
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
NEARBY NEWS NOTES.
. 80 80 . . . .

Miss Ada Gardner, of Cedar mesa
is attending normal school at Gum
son.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

NJ. A. Roblee. conductor on the
North Fork passenger. is now al
work again. He has ranch on Red
lands mesa.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

Mrs. Amspacker and children. oi
Dry Creek. accompanied by the for
mers mother. Mrs. Davis, left last
week for visit at Concordia. Kansas
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

Grandma Bowers, of Cedar mesa.
while confined to her chair with an
attack of rheumatism for two weeks,
cut and pieced two quilts.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

State of Colorado, County of Delta, ss.
We. ]. A. Whiting. president. and
Edmund Stabler. cashier. of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of our knowledge and belief.
]. A. WHITING, President.
EDMUND STABLER, Cashier.
Attest: J. A. Whiting, A. E. Miller.
E. R. Coffey. Edmund StabIer, direc-
tors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of September 1916.
My commission expires September
1. 1918. JOHN c. WATTS.
SeaI) Notary Public
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

TOTAL ..........................$ .$126,S4S.5 II
State OF Colorado. County Of Delta. 81.
We. I. NJ. Conklin. president. anI
Chas. f. Parker. cashier. Of the above
named bank, do soIemnIy swear that
the above statement is true to the best
Of our knowledge and belief.
l. NJ. CONKLIN. President.
CHAS. f. PARKER, Cashier
Attest: I. NJ. ConkIin. A. f. Miller,
Chas. f. Parker
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of September. 1916.
My commission expires Dec. 81, 1919.
tSeaD CHAS f. BLAINE.
Notary Public.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
Report Of the Condition of
THE STATE BANK OF AUSTIN.

Report OF the Condition of
THE STATE BANK OF AUSTIN,
at Austin. Colorado, at the close of
business September IL, 1916.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts unse-
cured $19,O53.74
Loans and discounts secured
by collateral -.---..-.-....--...... 21,O42.45
Loans on real estate -.--....-......- 1,4S5.0O
Other bonds and securities. 3.437.37
furniture and fixtures ...-..... 100000
Banking house ......--.-...--.......... 100000
Other real estate ----....--.......... 3SO.25
Due from banks mot reserve
banks) --------.--- 1,O37.as
Due from reserve banks. 7,346.73
Checks on other banks .... 1851
Cash on hand --.-......-............... 2,1S5.95
TOTAL -----------..-...... s59, ,SO7 .3S
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock s12 900. 90
Surplus fund .............. 1000 90
Undivided profits Qess ex-
penses and taxes paid) ... 2.9O7.37
Bills payable .-.--..-.......,..-........ 100000
Individual deposits .-..-..--....... 27,5O6.67
Time certificates of deposit. 13.39334
TOTAL $50 SO7 2s
The Delta independent., 1916-09-22
HoTCHKISS.

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The Delta independent., 1916-09-22

at Austin, Colorado, at the close of
business September IL, 1916.
RESOURCES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-19
:OBITUARY:

On Wednesday. April ~. occurred the death Of
Neis Nelson at his home south Of the city. Des IN
was due to q lingering liness following attack
Of pneumonia in January. Mr.. Esson born
in Walders. Norway March y, 1877. Came 70
America at the age Of Is and settled in Vernon
county with his parents. He was married TO Miss
Retsey Holland of Soldiers Grove in 1874. TO which
union was born nine children, seven Of whom sur
vive: Mrs. Ole Espeseth and Mrs A f. Carr Of
Barron. Mr.. Joseph Olson and Miss Hida Nelson
OF Duluth. Mrs. Geo. Sanders Of Fargo. North Da-
kota Irwin Nelson. Blue River. and Norman Mel
son. Beach. North Dakota These children were
left az mere infants on his hand at the death Of
his wife in i5g3 His last marriage was TO Mrs.
Ida johnson of Viroqus. June, 1915 This has
beer a very happy period that was cut reRretta-
bly, short. Mrs. Nelson was born and raised in
Vernon county whore she IS will and favOrabiy
known Mr. Nelson had also several sisters in this
vicinity surviving him; -. Gyri Fortun and
Mrs Raguid Anderson Yrs. Tonetta HelReson,
all Of ViFooua and Nrs. H4rit HalvOrsgn Of Purdy.
a. well as nepheWs ann nieces. The stricken fam
ily and relatives have the sympathy Of the eom-
rrunity IN this sorroW fol bereavement and 70 his
devoted wife wOr ID extend the hope Of future
reunion. Services were conducted IN English
from the United snurch Rev. 2. q. Hofstea5 off
eating and the aernains laid 20 rest in Yiro-
qua cemetery.
The widow. children and numerous relatives
wish 70 extend sincere thanks TO ali the kind
nei0hbors and friends who 30 generously assisted
during the illness. death and burial Of our dear
dead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-19
OPERA HOUSE MOVIES

The millionaire comedian Charlie Chaplin ap
pears Thursday in one of his latest pictures The
Bank" This is said to be scream and one of
his best. Remember these films the highest
prices now Showing in Viroqua and should not be
c0nfcted with the old KeystOu style A well bal
the week
Friday Theda Bara returns in one Of her very
best screen plays, The Devils Daughter. This
feature like the other Fox plays is sure to meet
with the general public approval as was shown
BY the attendance when A Fool There Was and
Lady Audieyis Secret were shown. Don't FOR
get the date. Friday.
There will be no movies Saturday on account OF
the Sweed attraction on that night but on Mon
day Julia Dean viii appear in an Equitable fea-
ture The Ransom"
Tuesday the great serial The Girl and the
Game starts and this opening is free to the pub
lie. as no tickets will be sold to anyone. Read
this greatest of all thrillers in this paper now on
the inside page and see the opening chapter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-19
THE OFFICIAL ms AND OUTS
NEW CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZ-
ED LAST NIGHT
Election of Officers-Park Made Play
Grounds-Old Official Body
Dissolves

The city administration is in new
hands today, Mayor Beat and his ass0-
ciates on the council retiring at noon
yesterday. Before the final gavel fell
the mayor thanked the aldermen and
officials for their co operation during
his two years term, stating that the
council had attempted to perform con-
scientious work.
Last night the new council assumed
reins, Mayor Garrett called to order
and the aldermen responded as follows:
First ward-Edward A. Schmidt. T. C. Knud-
son, hold-over.
Second ward Henry E. Rogers. Senior. Martin
Third ward-Chas W. Chase. SIas Foster hold
over.
Alderman Knudson was elected pres
ident of the council, there being no
choice till the sixth ballot.
Mayor Garrett appointed standing
committees as follows:
Finance Aldermen Knutson Rogers. Chase
Lights Aldermen Chase. Larson. Schmidt
Streets-Aldermen Rogers Foster. Knudson.
Walks and Crossings Aldermen Schmidt. Lar
son. Foster.
Water Aldermen Larson. Chase Knudson.
Public rty-Aidermen Foster. Schmidt.
Rogers.
The mayor made the following nomi-
nations, which were unanimously con-
fi'med by he council:
Marshai-George Griffin.
Pu;a pnan-Irvin Henry.
Weed Commissioner George Weich.
Park Commssoners-E W. HRzen. Otto Otte-
son. II. r. Larson.
Board Of Health--Dr. NJ. Surenson. physician;
G. W. Chase. president Edward A. Schmidt, sec
Rotary.
Election Of street commissioner and
night watch was deferred till next
meeting.
Bonds of treasurer and clerk were
approved.
A telephone was ordered put in the
council chamber for use of officials.
A petition was presented, numerous
ly signed. asking that that portion of
the city park usually rented for pastur-
age be devoted to play grounds for chill
dren of the city The request was
unanimously adopted Alderman Rog-
ers asked permission TO set a number
of shade trees in the park, which was
granted
The council has many important pro-
blems, and by the movements in its
first session, it will not be slow TO grasp
the responsibility
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-19
Wants to See Things Purified

The Opera house was we'll filed on
Sunday evening to hear the address of
District Attorney Smith, arranged by
the business mems club, on the import
ant subject of Responsibility of Cit
izenship " The audience appeared much
interested in the thought presented by
Mr.. Smith that the people have voted
for certain kind of government, and
they are entitled to have it and it is
the duty of chosen officials, assisted By
patriotic citizens, TO provide that kind
of government The town has voted
dry and the will Of the majority should
be respected He said illicit selling,
distributing and drinking can be mini
mixed if not entirely wiped out il Off
Gals and citizens wiz vie with one an
other As prosecuting officer he prom
ised hearty and vigorous cooperation,
and recited what had been accomplish
ed here ard at othet points in the coun-
ty of late months. He cited also what
had been brought about in the campaign
against the use of cigarettes by minsrs
and the closiog of numerous kinds Of
chance games In Viroqus and other
places be is ready to do his duty when
violations are call to bis attention.