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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
Council Gives Notice Regarding IL
legal Use of Water Supply
pLuMBrsG PERMtT


SECTION Il. No plumber or other person
shall be allowed TO do any plumbing in con-
neCtion with the water works or make any
changes in any water pipe connected with the
water works without first obtaining a permit
from the city clerk. and IN doing any such
plumbing he shall conform 10 such regulations
as shall be imposed upon him by the chair
man of committee on water and do the work
subject to his approval and in accordance
with the ordinances or said city.
RETURN
Plumbers shall make full and complete re-
turn Of the uses for and 10 which water is APP
Piled under any per-. granted. Said return
must be made BY the plumber doing the work
within forty Gig hi hours after completion of
said work. and must contain complete list
OF all articles and fixtures used. As the water
will not be turned on At any premises until
after said return is made. In no case shall
any plumber after the completion and trial of
any job OF plumbing work leave the water
turned on, but shall in all cases close the stop
cock at the curb and return his permit.
PENALTY
SECTION 10. Any person Who shall do any
plumbing for the purpose Of connecting with
the city water works or making any changes
where connections have already been made
without first Obtaining a permit as provided
in Section IA of this ordinance, or who shall
fail or neglect to make return of his permit
or leave the water turned on at any premises
into which water has not yet been turned,
shall upon conviction be fined not more than
SIC nor less than 81 and the costs Of prosecn-
tion.
Any person using water for washing
autos, shrinking lawns without owning
a meter or obtaining permit is liable
to penalty. By committee on water.
MARTIN LARSON, Chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Home Talent Play by Round
Prairie Literary S,

The Literary Society of Round Prai-
RE school district will give the play,
Farm Folks" at the county asylum
on Wednesday evening, May "a Ad-
mission 16 and Is cents Outline Of the
play is as follows: Flora Goodwin, a
farmers daughter, is engaged TO Phil.
in Burleigh,a young New Yorker. Phil
ip's mother wants him to marry a So
ciety woman, and by falseho0ds makes
Flora believe Philip does not love her.
Dave Weston, who wants Flora him.
self, helps the deception by intercept
ing letter frem Philip to Flora She
agrees to marry Dave, bat on the eve
of their marriage Dave confesseE, PHI
ip learns the truth and he ard Flora
are united Melvin Olson takes the
part of Philip Burleigh. Clarence Amodt
is Dave Weston; Chas K. Buffers, Amos
Goodwin; Harold Nichols, Bijah Finn;
Roy Bentson, Thompson; Hazel Nichols,
Flora Goodwin; Martha Rude, Mrs.
Burleigh; Mrs. Dora Bowman. Grace
Burleigh; Agnes Hanson, Sarah Good
win; Marie BentsOn, Mrs. Peasley and
Mrs. Percy Eckhart, Della Slocum.
Between acts tleiu will be specislties
by II X vsrge.ont. Mrs. Vergeront
and Theodore Ste, q. Everybody lie
cordially invited Take night off. 60
to the country, see Farm Folks" as
given by farmer folks, and thus help
the community idea as a part of the
country school system.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
No a IIannv Snrnriee

Patrons of the city entertainment
course were disappointed when a we'll
known musical quartet failed to come
for closing number A substitute com
pany appeared Thursday night. the
Kellogg Hsines singing party, four vo-
calists and accompaByist It is an easy
adjective TO say that we have had moth
ing better in musical way, and every
body was delighted Their fine voices,
their excellent appearance and willing
ness to respond toencores brought them
much favor They gave the last act of
the opera Martha and sang several ia
vorite old-time songs in southern cos
tunes The audience was apprecistive
and sound the praises of the Kellogg
Uaines party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
RUPTURE EXPERT, LA CROSSE
Seeley, Patronized by u. S. Army
and Navy Called to Lacrosse

F. II. Seeley of Chicago and Phila-
delphia, the noted truss expert, will be
at the StoddNrd Hotel and will remain
at Lacrosse Thursday only. May 25th.
Mr.. Seeley nays: The Spermatic
Shield as now used and approved by
the United States Government will not
only retain any case of rupture perfect
ly, affording immediate and complete
relief, but closes the opening in ten
days on the average case. This instru-
ment received the only award in Eng
land and in Spain, producing results
without surgery, injections, medical
treatments or prescriptions. MIR. See
ley has documents from the United
States Government, Washington, d. C.
for inspection. All charity cases with
out charge, or if any interested call he
will be glad to show same without
charge or fit them if desired. Business
demands prevent stopping at any other
place in this section.
N, B. Every statement in this ad
vertisement has been verified by the
Federal and State Courts.
F. II. SEELEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Carried Here in viroqua, Too

The Ohio State Journal in late edi-
torial SAYS: The Wear UWell Shoe
Company + distributing branch at Co
Iambus, is shown BY reports to be the
largest shippers OF freight into and out
of Columbus. Columbus il one of sew
eral distributing depois of this COM
pany, which concern now does the larg-
est retail shoe business in the world.
The distributing branch here has over
1900 retail stores in the states of Hit
nois, Indiana. Kentucky, Michigan,
Ohio. Pennsylvania and New York.
''The Wear u Well Shoe Company
also has distributing places at Mime
apohs and Kansas City covering the
states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, the
Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska. Kansas, Mis-
souri,. Oklahoma and Arkansas, supply
ing 100 retail branches.
"The Boston Wear Well, covering
the New England states, easteen New
York, eastern Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey, Delaware and Maryland, has over
1000 retail stores and it is said that
plans now practically completed con-
template covering the entire country
with a network of approximately 10000
stores.
These shoes are handled by the Quick
Repair shop of Ed. Lind, under Bank
of Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Trouble 70 Get Enough Of Them

Studebakers are going like bot cakes
Cars have been delivered the past week
to: l.. c. Boyle, DR. Baldwin, Emil Han
son, Elmer Larson, Elmer Hanson, Al
bert Skrede and H. Nelson. Two car
loads on the way. Place your order
now and you will get one. The Stude-
baker autos stand in the class of the
highest priced cars today none better
and none better equipped or built than
the StudebakeTs, and they are Ruaran-
teed for one year by the Studebaber
Corporation This kind of guarantee
you will not find very often. just look
it up. ALBERT SOLVERsoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Electricity Masters the

MOUNTAIN BARRIERS
One of the most stopeDdous problems
of western railroading has been the
mountains. To lift the tremendous ton
mage of the transcontinentsl trains over
the mile in. the air crests Of the noun
tains is a Herculean task under the
most favorable conditions, and when
snow fills the passes, and cold beleag-
uers the fire boxes of the stream loco
motive. the difficulties of mountain
operation become well nigh insupera-
bic.
Remarkable, Their fore, was the
recent record of one of the 'Milwau-
KEGS new Electric Locomotives, pull
ing the all-steel "olympian" over the
Misunderstanding the train at Deer
Lodge, Montana, forty. five minutes late,
and having to traverse the mile high
pass of the Great Continental Divide
IN the dead of winter, it made up the
lost time in the run Of lis miles and ar
rived at Three Forks, Montana, on
scheduled time
This astounding record shows that
the Electric Locomotive has proved IT.
self Master of the Mountain Barriers.
Fed with the tremendous energy OF the
mountain streams, making an ally of
the cold weather which aids in keeping
the motors cool--it penetratesthe snow
drifts with comparative ease hauls
heavier loads with greater dispatch and
a pronounced saving in cost, and opens
new world of delights to the traveller.
On your next trip to the Pacific North
Coast, take either of the superb all
steel trains, 1.-The 0lympian, or The
Columbian" over the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railway, and enjoy the
advantages of electric travel, combined
with unsurpassed scenery and service.
For literature and foil information,
apply 10 local ticket agent Of this rail-
Way
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

Roads are bad again after three
days of rain.
Mrs. Gus Hook went to Chippewa
Falls for surgical treatment.
City schools close June 2, County
Training School week later.
Miss Ellen Olson went to Roches-
ter to be operated upon for goitre.
Miss Esther Tuhus returned from
Rochester, where she had treatment.
Peter Amsrud was taken to 1t
Crosse hospital for surgical operation.
-Cashton won its first game of ball
for the season, Is to 0 against Sparts.
Miss Gladys Collins is home from
Lacrosse spending two weeks vact :
ton.
Merchant ard farmer George Bak-
ken was a business caller from Bud on
Tuesday.
Abraham Lincoln McLees and Mel
vim Hage mudded in from Harmony,
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W D. Dyson return
ed from ST Joseph, Missouri, where they
spent week.
Mrs. A. j. Livingston and little
daughter returned from st Louis, where
they spent the winter.
Mr.. E Loucks was in Victory com
manity visiting his daughter, Mrs.
David Side and others.
Miss Myrtle Larson has been in
stalled as stenographer and book keep
er at Knutson's machinery depot.
Mrs. j. B. Trowbridge Of Hayward,
has been a guest at the home of her
brother in-Iaw, DR.. c. H. Trowbridge.
LOST In VirOqua, a meerschum pipe
with amber stem, in case. Finder re-
turn to Keith Lucas and receive rewar,
Mrs. Hattie Wakefield Of Req
Mound is in the city visiting her daUgh-
ter, Mrs. r. j. Helgerson, and her sis
ter, Mrs. John Tewalt
Ball game between Viroqua and La
Crosse Clothing Company teams SEIZED,
uled here for Sunday last, WAS declared
off because of foul weather.
Nils Rein. noted violinist of the
Wisconsin cons ervatory of music, Mad
ison, will give a violin recital IN the
Opera house, Thursday, May rs.
Paul Lawrence and wife spent Sun.
day at the parental home of the for.
mer in Viola, when the anniversary OF
number of relatives was observed.
The F. r. A. insurance order elect
ed Mrs. John Tewalt as delegate t.
state convention to be held July %, al
EauClaire. Emma Harris is alternate
TOILET Brudos was in the city from
Retreat section, while here he exehang
ed his Ford for a Studebaker sutomO
bile.
"A. H. Dahl & Sons have installed
an engine and tank in their Ford gar
age and now furnish their patrons will
free air for tire initiating. They invite
you to make use Of 1t.
While playing on the swing at thu
school house, this forenoon, Russell
p year-old son Of Ed. Norris. had ont
of his legs fractured by break Of thu
swinp, causing his fall to the ground
Mr.. Geo. j. Schwartz Of st. Paul
acc spts the position in the Bank Of vi
rooUa vacated By Harry Nelson. TIL
bank lie installing the Burrows system
of bookkeeping, which is the iates
device in keeping accounts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
THREE MORE TOWNS pAYLEss
Reports and Lists Sent in by Town
Treasurers

Treasurers in Wheatland. Kickapoo
and Whitestown send lists of persons
who pay $50 and more in taxes. They
all tell the story of lower state tax, and
the people know their sturdy governor
is largely entitled to credit therefor.
While he insisted on economy some of
the legislators did their best to make
the peoples burden heavier sharp. fac
tional politics. What will honest tax
payers do to such recreant legislators
if they show their heads for re-nomina-
ton? The people themselves will be
directly responsible for the high taxes
if they permit such men to further mis-
represent them in the legislature.
Wheatland pays sl53 II less state tax
than year ago. Whitestown S144 81
less, Kickapoo 1857 63 less.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
S STRONG LEAGUE is FORMED
Five Kickapoo Towns and Viroqua
Constitute Contestants in Games

1.-THE Kickapoo Valley League of
Amateur Ball Players is the name
given the new organization formed at
Soldiers Grove yesterday. by represent
tatiyes from Gays Mills, Soldiers Grove,
Readstown, Viola. LaFarge and Viro-
qua. Weekday ball and mutual fellow
ship, the slogan for this season that
brought the towns together All was
harmonious and enthusiastic for the
purposes. A constitution was adopted,
schedule arranged for twenty games,
three games a week in as many places.
Viroqua was represented by Revs.
Rutter and Stevens, Frank Williams
and Otto Brown. The officers elected
are: Ray Calhoon, president, LsFarge;
j W. Moon, vice-president, Viola; Ed
ward Davidson, secretary and treasur-
er, Soldiers Grove.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

The CENSOR believes that the good
roads proposition for June 9Th and 7th
is q fine thing and ought to be pushed
in every community. Town boards,
road overseers and other town officials
ought to lead in the matter in their re-
spective sections. Make plans in ad-
vance and determine just what pieces
of Improvement is to be taken up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Six Generations by Woman IO4 years

Six Generations by Woman I04 years
Crawford County Press of last week
contained picture of a woman few
miles south of that city, Mrs. Lydia
Shrake, who celebrated her 104th ami
Versary, is hearty and well. The paper
prints a picture of this remarkable
woman and the six generations headed
by her, doubtless the only case of the
kind in the United States. She had
ten children, IS grandchildren, % great
grandchildren, and 40 great great grand
children
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

This organization is the outgrowth of
a visit from twenty LaFarge business
men who went over the territory few
days since Here a meeting was held
last Thursday evening, attended by en-
thusiastie ladies, young and elderly men.
1t was the unanimous verdict that vi
roqua organize ball team and a COM
mittee was named to make the neces-
sary arrangements. Citizens general
~ should give the matter their hearty
cooperation. 1t is move in the right
direction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Rare Musical Recital


Miss Weimer and Prof. Psckman, Mon
day 1ight by their class, was well at
tended and the many numbers greatly
enjoyed. All Of the numbers were ap-
preciated. Following is the program
PART
Trio--Coronation March from lie Prophet by
Meyeeber~L Louise Tate, Geneyiege Trues-
dale and Tnelma 0lteSon.
Piano-Lepmuterling By schmidt Lille OF
piano valse Arabesque on So by Lack lou
Use Mcintosh.
Song Norman Cradle Song. by De koVen-
Blanche Thompson.
Piano-The Butterfly Op. 81. by Merkel-Cath-
crime Lucas
sonF-TwlIght by Ole speaks-Esthe,- wi
liams
Pisno-valse de Concert by Demsngat.r-
Allcue SOiVersOn.
Piano Duet Sonata in D e NOV emerls) by
Diabeila-Tna Rabbit and Helen Williams.
Soug-His Lullaby. by C. Jacobs Boud-Nrs,
PART II
Piano-Souata i'm C. minor Or t. by BeethC.
ven-Loulsc Tate
Organ Solo--Audautinu iu D fat, by Lcruare--
Esther Williams
Vocal Duet by Henry T. Geel Rhoda Lieu
rance and Mrs. A. J.. smith.
Piano-~L e Reeve d Amour. by Moszsowski
Elizabeth Chase
Soug-Mag.c Month oil May by Ernest New
ton Rhodd LlcuTABCe.
Piano MaZBrRa in Is aat No. 3 by Goddard
Geneyieys TTucsaale
Conc 90 ir q minor Op y tFirst mos emenD
by Nendeissnhn Orchestral parts played on
the organ elizabeth Chase.
song ave Maria by Bach-GouHod. lOrgan
Obngdtoi-His Welmer.
Accompanists- Miss Esther Williams ana Mrs
A H. smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Kickapoo Valley Dry From End to End

The KickapoO Valley is dry so far as
booze dispensing is concerned and the
last knot in the block was cast into the
FIRE last Friday, when the village board
found Dave Mulikin, the owner of the
"bull pen" guilty of violating the state
law of about everything in the statute
books pertaining to the sale of liquor,
including selling on Sunday, selling to
minors, selling to posted men, allowing
gambling, harboEing posted men and
the hke-nine counts, and found guilty
of every one.
The closing up Of the "bull pen"
Joint makes the Kickapoo Valley dry
from end TO end, the first time in its
history or since the advent Of the white
man. Crawford County Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
Tba, New NJ .ysnaoer

Number /, volume l, otEoon Valleys
new newspaper. has bsen issued,
creditable sheet, produced by editor
and publisher o. o Kjome. The CEN
SoR hopes to see business people of
that sprightly village patronize the
new paper. thus benefittiDg the pub
Usher and themselves Without hearty
co operation the venture must fail, as
others have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

That q wild west show had possessio,.
of the town on Thursday afternoon
might have been the conclusion Of q
stranger, but it was just a frolic to
awaken spirit of the Senior and Junior
classes of the high school in annual
field meet All the Rube fantastic dis
plays possible were made, creating
merriment and enthusiasm. The march
was to the fair grounds. where differ
ent tests of athletic skill were battled
for by the classes, the Seniors scoring
the greatest number of points. A bail
game between the girls Of the classes
was a thrilling feature, resulting in
victory for Juniors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

The platform and announcement of
Clarence H. Carter. aspirant for the
ASSEMBLY,, is published in the appropriate
column in today's CENSOR. Mr.. Car
ter makes a clean-cut declaration of
his intentions and purposes il nominat-
ed and elected No one who knows his
strength of character and reputation
can doubt his word, that he means what
ne says. His platform viii be read
with satisfaction by over. burdened tax
payers, for every one of them are aware
that they need relief and IL is to the leg
islsture they must look for relief. Mr..
Carter was born on q Kickapoo farm,
taught school for many years, has been
president and clerk of Readstown viii
lage, repeatedly a member Of the coun-
ty board and the past two sessions it's
chairman, giving universal satisfaction.
He is a man of liberal education, good
presence and would have the courage
and intelligence to represent the PEG.
pie efficiently in the legislature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
OTHERS oFFER THEMSELVES

Mr. Perry A. Cowden tells in an an
nouncement card that he has decided to
become candidate for the republican
nomination for sheriff, making to date
two aspirants From standpoint of
residence and party fealty none can
show a better score. Mr.. COwden's
parents were among the first settlers
of Vernon county, and he was born in
town of Franklin, in the house where
he has always lived till his removal here
a few months since. He is a gentle
man, good citizen and altogether worthy
and well qualified for the position he
now seeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
AUCTION SALE

On the farm of the late Thost Thomp-
son, miles west of Viroqus, commenc-
ing at 10 o clock on Thursday, May p,
Administrator Heinz will sell all per
sonal property CT assisting Of cows, young
cattle. sheep, swine, horses, chickens,
full line Of machinery and equipment.
grain, etc. Usual terms, free lunch,
HOMELAND to auctiOneer. Be there II
you want good bargains.
MIR. Theodore II. brown, former
old timer Of this town, now Of Mime
spolis, drop ped 10 upon friends to re-
new acquaintance He is spending
some time with his son Ernest at Cash
ton.
Show your interest in your county
school system by attending the play,
Farm Folks, az given by the Round
Prairie school literary society on We'd
nesday night, May "A, at the Vernon
county asylum.
John NJ White exchanged his auto
mobile for a Knight car. While m La
Crosse on a late day, Mr. White acei-
IDENTIFY ran over a woman who stepped
in front Of his machine. Mr.. White
had the lady taken to hospital and
found that she had sustained no serious
bruises.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17
school AthIetic Activities

At LsCrsese, last Saturday, in the
inter scholastic track and field meet,
pulled off in the rain, Lacrosse school
was high with 81 points, Viola %, Sol
diers Grove Is. Viroqua lii, New Lis
bon 4, Wonewoc 2, Mondovi IL Bean
for Viroqua, was third in the go yard
low hurdle. Suttle third ia high jump,
second in 40 and 200 yard dashes. In
the relay race Viroqua was second.
Viola had fret in pole vault, $50 yard
dash, second in 220 dash. 1870 dash, mile
run, third in relay race. Mccormick
for Soldiers Grove, had first in shot put,
discus, broad jump, second in high
jump, great record for a lone con-
uestant.
Members of the Viroqua team who
attended art Henry Suite, captain;Al If
Anderson, Walter Bean, Walter Kueb-
Ter and Paul Garin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-17

Lower taxes should be the real poll
zeal slogan this year. Look, then, to
the men who will aspire to serve you IN
the leRislatuYe.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-23
ORCHESTRA TO PLAY
AT AUTOMOBILE CLUB

; Tonight from 1000 O'Clock
; until midnight fuckers orches-
; ira will furnish music at the
, clubhouse of the Florida East
; Coast Automobile association.
; Members of the club, and their
> ladies'. and Out-of-town gentle
. men friends will be entertained
> by concert and dance music.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-23
BOX CARS ORDERED
TO CARRY XMAS MAIL
(The Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dee. % Billiards
i'll the middle west: shortage of mail
cars and an inadequate number OF
mail handlers has caused a delay OF
Christmas mail estimated at - per
cent, greater than last year. Super
intendents have been ordered to get
box cars to carry it.
John Nilligan is expected tomorrow
from Chicago to spend the holidays
with his parents and brother. Mir. and
Mrs 4 Nilligan and Burton at their
| home on South Ridgewood avenue
Arthur Blodgett is expected tomor-
row to spend the holidays with his
parents. Mr. and Mrs W. f Blodge11
at their winter home on South Ridge
| wood avenue. coming from Mnneap
+, Oils MINI
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-23

GentleE1an-'Wha would dowith
. nickel il l gave you one?" TramD
(sarcastically) Git new rig, mister.
an some supper an a nights lodgin'
an breakfast an dinner tomorrow !"
Gentleman-"M My good fellow, take this
quarter and support yourself for the
rest Of your life"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-23
Tolrom.

" nat in -ha world does that
mean asked the traveller through a
sparsel, settled region on the Cape.
There's no such place on nv road
map The man whom he adrre-aad
nrst took a leisurely survey Of the
traveller and his horse and then turne
MS eyes toward the weather-b eaten
sign which bore the single word "Tol-
pom That amt a name he said.
with dignity. Its just an indication.
1t means, To Long POND one mile"
Youths COMPANION.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-23
ReturninQ the Present

Dora-And SO you quarreledo
Lallie-Yes. and l returned all his
presents, and what do you think he
did?
Dora-Something horrid I'm sure.
Lallie-He sent me half a dozen
boxes OF face powder. with a note,
explaining that he thought he had
taken as much as that home ON mis-
coat since he first met me-New
York Globe.