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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
:OBETUARY:

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvester Saxton were
held from the home of her daughter. Mrs. Edith
Torgerson. March g. Rev. Hofstead spoke In Nor
weRian at the home and in English at the church
at North Springvie. where Mrs. Saxton was laid
to rest beside her parents and brother Mrs. Sax
toms maiden name was Bertha Olson. She was
born in Norway. January is. 1862; was married to
Sylvester Saxton May H. 1879. died March 5. 1916.
in Lacrosse. To this union were born two chill
dren. son. Oscar who died in infancy and
daughter. Mrs. Edith Torgerson, who still lives
near the scene of her childhood. Deceased leaves
to mourn her going bereaved husband and
daughter. an adopted son. Abin three brothers
and two sisters and one grandchild. The brothers
are Seigel, who lives in the south, John in the
west and Chris of Jefferson. The sisters are Mrs.
Fannies razer of Kansas City. and Mrs. T. ].
Thorson of Westby. One brother. Albert. died
few years ago. Mrs. SaXton was a quiet home
loving woman. whose thoughts were always for
welfare of those nearest and dearest to her. She
was ever ready 10 lend helping hand to a neigh
Dor in times of sickness trouble. Those who
know her best can appreciate her and can truly
say, she has done what she could"
The husband and daughter wish to thank neigh
bors and friends for assistance and sympathy dur
ing this time of sorrow; also for the beautiful for
al offerings. FRIEND
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
CLINTON.

SuGAR GROVE March II Our snow is nearly
q but plenty of ice in the roads There has
been a great deal of sickness around here this
winter: also several d ,aths Mrs. Harriet Hughs
has been very low with the grip for several weeks
but is better now Mrs Bert Mosshoider is Wis
iting with her arents Mr. and Mrs Mount New
lun Of LaFarge e.. Dewey Parr has been staying
al Bert Moss holders for the past week Jim
Wirts and wife are visiting at jeff Perkins today
. Oscar Anderson's baby has been very sick but
is improving 80. wood bee at Tom MeDaniel's
Thursday last Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mcdaniel of
Valley have been visiting the latter's mother at
Tom McDaniePs Chas Richardson and family
have moved back on our ridge and rented part
Link Ciarks farm. Mrs. Richardson is Mr. Clark's
oldest daughter Edward Stokes is at Lacrosse
visiting his parents. He has worked for Link
Clark all winter Clayton Smith and Vera Clark
were at BloomiBgdale Saturday evening To visit
a the VIM Pierce home Jack Evans Of La
Fargo has moved on the Chas. Adams farm ....
Les Alderman and family have moved on the Phil
Appleman farm Alva Calhoc= will move near
Anna Center in a few NE As. Will Calhoon will
change houses with mis- father. SAME OLD COR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censors
Live Correspond~nte
FRANKLIN.

DAcH RIDGE. March 10 Spring seems to be
with US. as is seen by muddy roads, windy wealth
and the return of the robins . Several farm
around here have delivered their tobacco crops
lately, just in time TO escape the mud 49,. There
has been many changes in the neighborhOod this
sDring: Tom Side and Ray Henderson going on
places east of Niroqua. Sernard Pierce moves
near Rrookville. Lem Hayter goes to the old Gil
man place which he purchased from l.. Skrede,
Fl. Harris is on Daeh Bros place, Hugh Morrison
is again at Oh is Weber's, Ray Norris rents Roy
McMuilen's place. Charlie Slack the Andrew w ed
wick farm and Wilbert Weber the ]. Dach place
-. Mrs VIM. Weber returned from visit to her
parents in South Dakota AlbOn Slack and wife
visit ID the formers brother Charlie of this ridge
one day last week Ray Henderson and wife
have been visiting old nein hbors on the ridge. a..
Most every one have their summers supply of
wood ready for the saw. We expect TO hear its
merry buzz soon George Hauge visited at c.
Weber's Sunday - Mrs. ]. Deaver is much i'm
proved Melvin Gardner called at Fred Vance's
Sunday 49,. ado Weber is reported the sick
list. Miss Garin spent Sunday at her home in
Viroqua -. Will Lieurance has moved into the Ole
Berge house Farmers getting out logs
which will be sawed on Nicholas Weber's farm
by Levi Alien ..... Earl Vance and Gilbert Han
chett spent Sunday at Fred Va ce's ..... Daniel
Weber and family. also MIR and Mrs. Chas. Slack
Sundas ed at Rilbert Weber's Several from the
ridge attended the social at Liberty Pole Saturday
evening Since many have moved into the
district. the school has grown so the purchase of
new seats is necessary Mesdames Ray Hender-
son and red Vance called at II. Webers and
Chas Slack's Jay last week Jim Deaver is
cutting wood on C. Weber's place. ROBIN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15

Born September Is. 1897 near Koenigsberg in
New Mark. Germany. At the age of % he came
to Milwaukee;there he married Elizabeth KensiR
they had three sons; lived about seven years in
Milwaukee. six years in Buffalo county. five years
in Lacrosse county. the rest in Vernon county
town of Genoa. Mrs. Podawitz died April Is. 1902:
since then Mr.. Podawitz has lived with his sons
John and Jacob He died at Viroqua. March 9.
of oil age. He was buried March g. the services
in st. Johns Lutheran church in town Of Genoa
Rev. W. RAIDER officiating. He leaves three sona
john Jacob and August. II grandchildren great
grandchildren
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
High School Notes

Tuesday afternoon the girls of the Sophomore
domestic science class served q luncheon, given
by Miss Weimsr for the members Of the orchestra
The basket ball game played between Sopho-
more and Freshmen teams last Tuesday evening
was won by SOPHOMORE This gives then, the
school championship.
viroqua and westby eighth grade basket ball
teams played here Friday evening, Westby being
defeated by a score of IS to 8.
Miss Weimar is drilling the special chorus for
The commencement program.
The girls who will take part in the declamatory
contest have begun preparations
Miss WeimRr is enjoying brief visit from her
brother, who is attending the university at Mad
isOn.
Friday evening the second basket ball team will
play the second team of Soldiers Grove.
An interesting mock trial will be given at high
school auditorium in the near future. This affair
will be- good object lesson in civics. as well as
being highly entertaining. A breach of promise
case will be tried in which Ellen Moore is the
plaintiff and Aft Anderson defendant Attorney
Adolph Heinz will preside as judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
MARRIED

At Viola Methodist parsonage. March 3. by Pas.
tor Vincent. Mr.. Bernard Kriigle. eldest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Kriigle Of LaFarge. and
Miss Rose jain of Union town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
Always Ready to Buy

| am paying the highest market price
for furs and hides; will call for them or
buy at my residence. Also buy junk;
cent pound for rags, 5 cents for rub
Der, SIS per ton for iron. SAM GROSS.
North Main street, Viroeua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
also buy mortgages. Address, or call
1nW. j. Hickisch. 203 S. 4th street, La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15

Can Best Serve You Now
| am prepared to oil harness at 81 so
per set. Have it done now before the
spring work opens.
l. u. FAVOR, ViroQua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-15

If you want expert work done in
paper hanging, painting, etc leave or
ders with o. u. Davis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
BOY DIES IN FRANCE
SON OF n. X. WARREN, OF YANK-
TON COLLEGE, DIES AT
BORDEAUX.
HAPPENINGS OF THE STATE
What Is Going On Here and There
That Is Of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da-
kota and Vicinity.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

western Newspaper Union News ser1e
Yankton President II. X. Warren,
of Yankton college, has been notified
of the death of his son, Robert War
rem. in a hospital at Bordeaux, France.
Warren, who was connected with
the American Red Cross relief corps,
was a Rhodes scholar, and at the out
break of the European war Joined the
relief corps for service in Belgium.
Since then he has returned to his home
here once. Upon his return to the bat
tie front in Belgium. Warren's health
broke down and he was taken to a
hospital at Bordeaux under the care or
tne American consul, where he died.
At one time Warren was arrested,
thrown into a German prison and con-
demned to death as a spy. Upon es-
tablishing his nationality he was re-
leased.
From a letter written home in Sep
TENDER it is learned that his impair
ment Of health began several months
ago at Oxford with combined stomach
and lung trouble. This was accom-
panied by a low fever. In spite of his
illness he undertook the work Of trans
porting wounded soldiers from the bat
tie field to hospital and under the
strain he became exhausted. After a
night Of exposure in a cold and driv-
ing rain he took to his bed and failed
rapidly.
The French government recently
presented him with a gold medal for
conspicuous service in the American
ambulance corps, this being the first
medal of this kind awarded in France.
Mrs. Warren was on the ocean en-
route to France when the cable an
nouncing her sons death reached
YanktOn.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Bound to Make Good.

The dressed stranger stepped
into the drug store and, passing by
the boy who usually attended to casual
customers, approached the proprietor,
who was arranging some goods IN the
show case.
mir. C, l presume?' he re-
marked, pleasantly, and the druggist
turned and bowed gravely. Il have
heard my friend, Mr.. QuOrn, speak of
you often" said the brisk man HE
told me if ever l needed anything In
this line to come to you. He spoke of
you as a man on whom n could rely
with perfect confidence, who had only
the best of evrything and with whom
it was always a pleasure to deal"
mr.. QuOrn is very kind" answered
the other, beaming with qualification.
He is one of by best customers. What
can i do for you this morning?"
"Well-er-this morning. as it hap
pens" said the stranger, with just a
little briskness, this morning / should
like, if you will allow me, to consult
your directory"
Certainly" was the calm reply. 1--WE
also have q good selection Of II and
two-cent stamps as well as railway
time tables. If you need anything of
that kind"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07

presently, will Immediately assume.
has indeed already assumed, a magni-
tude unprecedented in u experience.
We have not the necessary instrument
talities for Its prosecution; y is
deemed to be doubtful whether they
could be created upon an adequate
scale under our present laws. We
should clear away all legal obstacles
and Great q basis Of undoubted law
for 1t which will give freedom without
permitting unregulated license. The
thing must be done now. because the
opportunity is here and may escape US
II we hesitate or delay.
Porto Rico's Needs.
The argument for the proposed
amendments of the organic law of Por-
to Rice Is brief and conclusive. The
present laws governing the island and
regulating the rights and privileges Of
its people are not just. We have Gre
ated expectations of extended privi-
lege which we have not satisfied.
There is u~neasiness among the people
of the island and even a suspicious
N'ecN "Ati hNo1AN ~ WI
concerning them which the adoption of
the pending measure would happily re-
move. We do not doubt what We wish
to do in any essential particular. We
ought to do. 1t at once.
There are other matters already ad-
vanced to the stage of conference be-
tween the two houses Of which it is
not necessary that l should speak.
Some practicable basis of agreement
concerning them will no doubt be found
and action taken upon them.
Inasmuch as this is, gentlemen. prob
ably the last occasion l shall have to
address the Sixty-fourth congress, l
hope that you will permit me to say
with what genuine pleasure and salts
faction l have co-Operated with you in
the many measures Of constructive pol
icy with which you have enriched the
Legislative annals of the country. 1t
has been a privilege to labor in such
company. l take the liberty of con-
graduating you upon the completion of
a record Of rare ser~viceableness and
distinction.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Franklin Objects Seriously.

She isn't very large, that's true, but
being a county seat, and Boosting Of
a college. several factories, -four mills,
railways, i%nterurbans and her lately
acquired Masonic home, Franklin feels
that she is not a town to be passed
lightly by, in fact, she knows her i'm
portance, and thought that everyone in
the state realized 1t until she was
taken down a bit lately. During the
big conference Of the Methodist
churches held recently in the town a
meeting of the Indianapolis ~presbytery
was in session at the same time at
Hopewell, q country church in a pros
porous farming community a few
miles out. One Of the Presbyterian
delegates, on leaving the train Joined
in the throng headed for the Method
list church. When it came to regis
tering. some of his inquiries caused
someone to suggest that probably he
was in the wrong place. and he asked
~innocently: isn't this Hopewell2"
mo, this is Franklin" was the proud
reply.-lndianapolis News.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Do Not Want PHILIPPINES.

Kimball.-Percy w. Tinan. son Of
Clate Tinan, Of the Kimball Graphic.
arrived in Kimball on a visit to his
father. but was compelled to depart
for New York in less than "a hours.
though he had not seen his father be.
fore for several years. The younger
Tinan lives in Manila. p. l., where he
has been for the past 10 years, and for
the past six years has been engaged
in the automobile business. He told
told Kimball folks they need not worry
about the Japanese taking over the
Philippines because, in his opinion, the
Japanese do not want the islands.
Very few Of them live on the islands.
Mr.. Tinan said.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
A HAPPENINGS.

Most OF the creameries near Garrett
son, In both South Dakota and Mime
sofa, have discontinued operations be-
cause the big central creameries pay
higher prices, thereby getting all tho
cream. A meeting of stockholders Of
the .Garretson creamery has been
called to discuss the advisability Of
taking the same action there.
Last spring Perry Trip, living near
White Lake, caught four young spar
row hawks, upon each of which he
placed on a leg a chicken marker
bearing the inscription: up. Trip.
White Lake, 8. D." This was in June.
The Chicago Examiner of November "a
contained a news story from Denton.
Tex, telling of the shooting of n of
the sparrow hawks at that place, $50
or 800 miles south of White Lake.
Robert Simon Alexander, who died
at Brookings at the & Of 92. was a
pioneer Of two states. Born in Penn
s~ylvania IN 1924, he moved to Ep-
worth, Ia, with his wife in 1856, and in
1871 they removed to Minnehaha coun-
ty. settling on a homestead near Deb
Rapids. They were instrumental in or
ganizing the first Presbyterian church
in South Dakota. OF late years the
aged man had been living with a
daughter at Bookings. Mrs. Alexan-
der having died at Tacoma, Wash,
several years ago.
While nearing Aberdeen. on her way
S~.o - l.o-ao " D~- NEo- A.
Sanborn, Ia, a woman whose name has
not beer made public became mentally
deranged and was taken to a hospital
at Aberdeen for treatment. While at
the hospital she attempted to leap
from a second story window, but was
prevented. Later she became calmer
under treatment by physicians, and
Sanborn, in charge Of railway officials.
The unfortunate woman was accom-
panied by two small children.
A Woonsocket young woman who IN
a telephone operator has the habit Of
going to her work at Z o'clock in the
morning. The other night she was
awakened from her slumbers by .
train which she took to be the morning
train which is due around Z. Fearing
she was late for her work, she hur-
riedly dressed and went to the tele-
phone Office without waiting to get
breakfast. When she arrived there.
she was surprised to find It was but a
trife after 10 o'clock at night. It was
the 1906 p. m. train, and not the Z
Q. m. train that had awakened her.
3rookings people sent ninety-two
pounds of candies ano sweetmeats to
the South Dakota soldiers on the bor-
der as part OF their Thanksgiving
treat.
Minnehaha county politicians are q
~forehanded lot. County Judge MediA
has admitted that he will be q candi
date for circuit judge IN 1918, and C.
A. Christophcrson. VINO was defeated
for the Republican nomination for cen.
gress from the First district last spring
by Represents tive q. H. Dillon, has a..
ready au7ounced his candidacy fos
.ccs.ass Ia 1859.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Forensic Activities,

Huron.-Forensic activities are be-
ginning in earnest in Huron college,
now that the football a is closed.
Already some phases Of the work are
under way. Preparations are being
made for oratorical contests, and the
debate circles for both men and won.
IN are meeting each week. With six
men Of intercollegiate experience in
school and with eighteen new men out
for places, the competition for places
on the intercollegiate debate teams
this year will be keen. In the WON.
ems debate circles four former speak.
ers are in school and eight others will
contest with them for team positions.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
FAIRFAX LOSES FIRST ROUND.
Gregory County Seat Given to Burke,

S. D.
Sioux Falls.-Fairfax lost out in the
first round of what evidently will be
prolonged litigation in it's attempt to
retain the county seat of Gregory coun.
ty.
At the recent election the town of
Burke secured a sufficient number OF
votes to capture the county seat from
Fairfax. but the residents of Fairfax
have raised the question as to whether
or not Fairfax was the temporary or
permanent county seat, al early court
decision having been to the effect that
il was the permanent county seat.
In a hearing just held the attorneys
representing Burke argued that a deci-
sion rendered by the state supreme
court in 1908, to the effect that Fairfax
was the temporary county seat. set
tied the present matter and entitled
Burke to the county sea in accordance
with the vote cast at the election on
November Z.
After hearing the arguments and ex-
amining the evidence and court deci.
sions. Judge Williamson, of the state
circuit court, who presided at the hear
ing, rendered a decision holding that
Fairfax at the time of the election in
November vas the temporary and not
the permanent county seat.
The residents Of Fairfax immediate.
ly served notice of an appeal and ap.
piled for a restraining order prevent
ing the county commissioners or the
county officers from moving the county
records from Fairfax to Burke pending
a decision By the state supreme court
on the appeal.
The attorneys for Burke will endeav-
or to have the supreme court advance
the case on its calendar so an early
decision can be rendered.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Rather Embarrassing.

Irwin Cobb. the war correspondent,
home from Europe long enough recent
ly to get his breath and look ver the
proof sheets of a new book, attended
an authors banquet In New York.
A deaf man sat next to Cobb. Far
ther down the table another man told
a funny story, and when he finished,
the deaf man laughed and applauded
louder and longer than any Of the
rest.
Good old bOy!" shouted the deaf
man. THAT reminds me Of a story" he
added to those e by.
Get up and tell 1t, Charlie" cried
several. The POSTMASTER sanctioned
the suggestion.
Then the deaf man got up and told
the same story the other man had told
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
To Paw Bank Creditors.

Bryant.-Creditors Of the Farmers
and Citizens bank. of Bryant, which
closed its doors some time AGO., have
been made happy by the announce
ment of Robert Muckler, examiner in
charge of the defunct bank. that he is
arranging to pay the creditors Of the
bank a Is per cen dividend. With
this payment the creditors of the failed
bank will have received Is per cent OF
the amount of their claims against the
institution. The examiner states that
another smaller dividend wi. be paid
at some future date. The prospects
are that the creditors will finally be
paid every dollar of the sums due
them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
To Have Community Tree.

Sioux Falls.-The members Of the
City Federation Of Women's Clubs are
making preliminary arrangements for
a big community Christmas tree in
Sioux Falls during the holiday week.
The community Christmas tree will be
centrally located, and while no gifts
will be distributed from it. each eve.
ming during Christmas week programs
will be given and the old time Christ.
mas carols sung by companies Of
school children and grownups.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
He Was on the Job.

The undertaken arose and said to
the mourners assembled:
IF anyone present wishes to say a
few words of tribute to the deceased,
now Is the time. when the family will
be glad to hear such"
A stiffness prevailed, and after a
few moments Of silence II was broken
by a young man, who arose and
asked:
do ! understand that no one wishes
10 make any remarksr
ut would appear So" replied tbs
undertaken.
Then" asked re young nan as a
light came into his eyes, may ! be
permitted to make "a few remarks
about southern California and Its won
derfui climate7"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Government Raising Sheep.

The government has embarked in
the sheep business IN Cheyenne River
reservation, for the benefit OF the In
dams. Two thousand ewes have been
shipped in from Montana, and will be
held as 'triba, stock" for a few years
until individual Indians can be given
instructions in the handling of these
animals, when they will be distributed
as are other stock to those who will
be willing to give them proper atten-
ton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
WaterWorks COMPLETED.

Humboldt.-The new municipal
water works system at this place has
been completed and placed in opera
ton. The supply tank has a capacity
Of $4,000 gallons. which from its ele.
waited position furnishes ample pres.
sure in the mains. Until the compile
ton Of the system the residents of
Humboldt had to depend on cisterns
and wells for their supplies or water.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
Has Narrow Escape.

Chamberlain. While engaged with a
number Of other men in trying to keep
floating ice from striking the pontoon
bridge across the Missouri river at
Chamberlain, f. J.. Woods fell into the
river and drifted under the ice. but
managed to break through and was
rescued. though in a terribly chilled
condition.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
New Bank at 6ritton.

Britton. THE charter has been
granted for a new banking institution
which will open here in the near future.
1t will be known as the Farmers and
Merchants State bank, and will have a
capital of $50, 900. A number Of promi.
nent farmers OF the Britton territory
are stockholders.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-12-07
REQUEST IS DENIED
SUPREME COURT REFUSES BANK.
ER'S PLEA FOR REHEAR-
ING.
OF THE STATE HOUSE
A Review OF the Work OF the stats
Government at the Capitol and
at the Various State
institutions.

The supreme court denied a motion
for a ~rehearing in the case of the state
VS.. Hayes, In which John Hayes was
found guilty in circuit court OF prac-
tees which resulted in the wrecking
Of the bank at Fort Pierre OF which
Hayes was the owner
The state banking department Is
now advertising the tag ends OF secu-
rites of hat institution for sale, the
bank having been in the hands OF the
department for several years.