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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
THEY TELL THE SAME STORY
Three Villages Pay Less State Tax
Than a Year Ago

Treasurers of the villages of Hills
boro, Readstown and DeSoto place the
CENSOR under obligations for lists of
persons or firms in their villages who
paw tax to the smount of $50 and over
In Hillsboro the state tax is reduced
from 81, 2l0.l0 TO 81, OlS 40. in Reads
town from S403 90 to 1928. 27, in DeSoto
from $lS6 81 to $3.50 80.
We today complete the list of precincts
in the county so far as we have been
able to get the figures, To every town
and village treasurer throughout Che
county the CENSOR wrote requesting
such list, enclosing a stamped envelope
for reply. Except in three or four IL
stances treasurers made reply. As a
matter IF public information this pun-
LEGATION has been appreciated by people
of the county. The precincts from
which no lists have been received. peo-
pie will know the reason for zap
pearance The CENSOR lnade effort to
use all alike,
As in every other precinct Of the
county, the three published herewith
show a reduction ia state tex bUtnoth-
ing like what might have been had not
the factional members of the legisia.
ture deliberately violated their election
promises % The people fox lower ttxa-
ton, ard fer no other reason tbsu 50
discredit the economical efforts OF s.
governor who is striving in every wsy
to reduce taxation burdens borne by
farmers and all kinds of business con
cerns' Do taxpayers think 1t wise 81
reward by re elscticn members of the
legislature who openly Fepudisted their
promises ard voted on all measures 10
created greater tax burdens? They
will soon have this to decide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
A COUNTY REASSESSMENT
THE STATE TAX COMMISSION
so DIRECTS
Three Strangers are to do the Work
Big Salaries for Them and As
misunderstanding Upheld


The state tax commission mas hnally
arrived at stand on the tax conten-
ton created oy the iast county poard'
which increased slgaA'y the real estate
valuation IN STEERING ana Union towns,
over the figures SUBMITTED . the board
by Incomes Assessor Jaws from That
equailzstlon the super Flsors OF STEERING,
IS VIII ne reilembet~g, appealed 70 the
state commission a lSaIiAg was or
dered and hs-d ~ Nifsqla % tehruary
!. ana later Sc 1Adis2n' ~ both IN
stances Nj JAWS appeared ior StsT-
ing and u defense @ as hgurss a
nuEaber 81 memoers q ne county OoaFo
were present AZ the q 81 nearing and
air Eastman att@tase ta2 hadison SEES
son
At THIS seeming s1ss oSte me STATE
Tex e mInlsaloa r.. iee TIA u sas7
.alHs INC guy a@ 'dlS' AIao ~ =
iergtoy cIIiclai ielts 'u' {. OisfN
.ho9le announces ms 2'attaeht q Z
1svis"ing eomIfllseiss thfatty inoeh
yefyfhine IS cone q lt3nlhls sion IN
WISE kept tq ia} tae lax b0r-
ae' 70 e tef fDlSe thS fe- slte VaiAs %
me y pc rial estsl# - .he eefeFai
. .atfsets ot tne eSHnt5' @nieh means cans
mat every t0wR' Yiiisse ana cry wiz
oe reassessed by ttfee strangers .s nil-
familiar with eohoitiohs mere Inc per
sons appointed ~ tAe state TAX Soi 10
MISSION 70 perform ynss WORK are n. y;
1o%ies OF M ail!' nos, ., bergen -. =
fEaifle dn linen, anu l. N oIaiiii ~, iek
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Marvellous Maciste. Opera hou

Marvellous Maciste, Opera house,
Friday.
A little daughter of Rev. ard Mrs.
Hofstesd was i'll With pneumonia, but
is on the gain.
See Marvellous Maciste handle or
binary men like toys at the Opera house
Friday.
in Lacrosse county courtlast week,
Mrs. Ethel Brandon Bonn was granted
divorce from Oscar BONN and given
the custody of their child, with alimony
of ten dollars per month.
On account of drivers and transfers
strike the Express Companys are I'M
able to deliver eggs to our private Gus
toners and the egg market will be clos
e ! until further notice. B. f. Lauder.
"A grip and grin in every scene, FRI
day, at the Opera house. Marvellous
Maciste the Giant cs Caberia in a Mod.
ern play that is FIJI of thrills and ex-
ceeding amusing stunts.
Mr.. Steener B. jacobson, who re-
Gently suffered the loss of his hotel, the
Viroqua house. has determined to be-
come a candidate for the republican
nomination for sheriff His formal an
nouncement will be made to the people
in next weeks CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
LOCAL JoTTINGs

Iron LAW.
Insure with John Dawson & Co.
See Mcelurg Brothers for Big Type
Durocs.
Pearl White in the Iron Claw, at
the Star, Wednesday,
Iron Claw is serial of great merit
and plenty of thrills.
Fresh Atlas cement and pulp plas-
ter at the Nuzum yard.
Wade Harrington is home from col
lege work in Milwaukee.
Buy your paints and varnishes at
Bekkedal's Lumber Yard
Let the Bekkedal Lumber Company
build your house complete.
Bargains in trimmed hats at Mrs.
o. A. Larson's millinery store.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone sc.
-Lelsnd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Hay. is very i'll with pneumonia.
DIR. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
onal Bank building. Phone 81.
Wall paper from cents per double
roll up, at o. E. Davis drug store.
-Viroqua W. C. t. U. will meet with
Mrs. Chris Homstad on Tuesday next
Philip Tate is here from Minre-
apolis to see his mother and other rela-
tiyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton WEIGH spent
the weekend at their daughters home
in Webster.
| Use Bakers cough remedy for
coughs. colds, sore throat ard catsrrh.
All drug stores.
Mrs. Helena Rosenfeld- VIM
| Minneapolis. is guest at the home OF
her uncle, H. e. Packard.
-Sanif1st paint, muresco, and ala
bastine for interior decorations, all col
ors ar o E Davis drug store.
Dance at Running's hall Friday,
June 2, music furnished by Culver
orchestra. You are invited
Let Towner satisfy your commence
ment needs. You can find the gift you
seek in his large and varied stock.
Are you going to do any painting
this spring or summer? Buy your paint
from the Bekkedal Lumber Company.
-Mesdames A. II. Dahl, Ed. Tbors.
gard, c. T. Shannon and I j. Thorsor
came up from Westby for decoration.
Barn red, that's the paint for barns
tobacco sheds, and all rough lumber.
Price 30 cents in gallon cans. 0. +.
Davis.
| -Delbert Kellicut, Severt Gabriel
son, Oscar E. Larson and others OF
Cashton section were here for memori
al services.
Captain and Mrs. Buffers spent
Sunday in Lacrosse. He spoke twice
for Rev. Dixon, who is attening gener
al conference.
Pencil Brothers are having Blau
gas plant installed in their restaurant
by the Kuebler Hardware, to be uset
for cooking.
Banker Geo. W. Dudley and fami
ly motored from West Salem to visi
the Lindemann, Trowbridge relatives
on Decoration day.
Mrs. N. A. Svigum was brough
home from Lacrosse, last Wednesday
glad to be among friends after si1
weeks hospital treatment.
Miss Geneva Graves resigned be
newspaper position at Wsussa TO TAX
needed rest. She cS;iremplates ;
course in Journalism at the university
headquarters for commencement
gifts is wbst +. NJ. Towner claims 70
his store Here's just hint of VIVA
he has for the gift buyer: Silverwar
galore, books of every description
beautiful stationery, fountain pens, Gu
glass, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
FIRsT GAME GOES AGAINsT US
Opening Game of League Ball Played
in Viroqua on Thursday Last

Promoters of weekday bali were
much gratified with the opening KIcka.
poo Valley League game played in this
city by the local and Gays Mills teams
The attendance was very good and in
terest fire, many being present from
LaFarge, V ola, Gays Mills and. OH. r
PAGES A game that's pelis 2 TO O" is
something 10 be proud Of, even if the 0
was ours The local team was largely
pickup without practice, still they
IN lde stiff fight. Gays Mills slwa, 8
..ds team that plays. and they had to
do so here 20 win. Their pitcher played
swift and strong game. Following
is the score ard record;
This Thursday Viroqua plays at Vic
la. We had the only game played by
the league last week Sold ers Grove
diamond was under water. Readstown
failed to join the league.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
LOCAL JoTTINGs

Lawrence Potts visited at Minnea-
polls.
"A double header at the Star We'd
nesdays.
"A baby girl at the home of Chester
Wakeman.
Paints, oils, and varnishes at Davis
drug store.
Iron Claw and Rufus ]. Walling-
ford, two serials
-Silo and building tile at the Bek-
kedal Lumber Company.
Dance at Running's hall, Friday,
June ,, by Culver's orchestra.
Miss Lulu Burlin came from Tomah
to visit her aunt, Mrs. j. M. White.
Remember Mrs. Norris millinery
store is located in Star theatre block.
-Branson Potts and wife spent
few days with relatives on the Kicka-
poo.
District convention of Christian
church viii be held at Readstown June
8 to Ii.
Remember the dance at Ruhning's
hall, music by Culver's orchestra, FRI
day. June 2.
Closing Of Larry Showen's school
at North Springville was with picnic
and exercises
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Dommersnaes
of Mt. Sterling spent Sunday with w.
E. Nelson and family.
Don't forget to use formaldehyde
for smut in rats, barley, etc. 40 cents
pint at o. E. Davis.
--0ne of the cooks at Hotel Fortney,
Miss Mile McKeefer, went to Lacrosse
and was operated upon for appendicitis.
John Weber and wife autoed to
Yuba, bringing home their daughter
Ruby, who closed her years teaching.
= Iron Claw is the only serial that
has been run with great success In the
Loop of Chicago. See this serial at
the Star Wednesdays.
DIR. C. A. Minshal, " S., is in
Westby every day except Monday when
he is in Coon Valley Westby cffice
over Liners grocery store.
After the show. or at any time for
that matter, remember that you can
get ice cream in bulk and cones, or san
wiches at the Cozy Candy Corner.
IF you have floor that doesn't suit
you. Chi-Namel it, You can have any
color you like showing the beautiful
granting characteristic of all hard woods
O. E. Davis.
Mrs. Lind is having a vacation
from express duties, Forrest Perkins
acting in her stead. She goes TO Ra-
cine to attend Rebekah state conven-
ton.
-. Henry Bennett announces that
he will hereafter continue the practice
of law at his office in the Lin
demann bank building where he will
give clients interests personal atten-
ton. 39-tf
Mrs. Ethel B0hn, the B. A. Y conan
deputy. has a large class to be adopted
at the next meeting, which is Monday
evening, June 5. Allmembers Request :
ed to be present. Refreshments vi
be served. The state manager will
give talk on Yeomanry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole H. Helgeson ar.
rived in the city for Decoration dsy.
They left their home a month since and
have been visiting at different points
Their many friends will De pleased u
know that they are out for a long visit
in Vernon ard Crawford counties with
relatives and friends,
What Blaugss NAV be used for 1t
is piped into a bui'cing in the same
manner So ordinary city gas, and unG, !
about six ounces of pressure. Being q
pressure gas and very rich in heat IN
it's, it is especially well adapted tor IL
/ I,,r,siratircy and cooking rot pptv IN
residences, but in stores, hotels, halls
barns. garages. in short for everything
where heat and light are required.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Fined $500 and Costs

In circuit court at Lacrosse, Judge
Wickham sitting for Judge Higbee,
the action of the La Crosse Tribune
against Chas. M. Culver of Cashton,
was tried. The defendant was found
guilty of attempt to extort money from
The Tribune last December in connect.
ion with the shower of gold" subscriL
ton contest. Mr., Culver claims that
he attempted to show the publ hers
that their contest permitted of unfair
scheming on part of contestants, and
that he attempted to show how it nigh;
be improved, end in that respect he
asked the Tribune 70 pay him $500 fol
his scheme. Evidently The jury saw il
in a different ligLt from the verdict
rendered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Ladies Attention

In order 10 stimulate a proper inter-
est in our week dav base ball games.
we are going to offer you sn irresistible
bargain for our next attraction All
ladies purchasing admission tickets st
any Of the drug stores ard registering
their names previous to II o'clock on
Thursday, June 5, will be furnished
free automobile transportation 20 and
from the fair grounds.
VIRoouA BASE BALL ASSOCIATION.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
BY Vote Norwegian Lutherans Unite

The long union Of the Nor
wegian Lutheran churches of America
has at last probably been realized by
a good substantial vote which took
place at the big conference at Mime
apolis. This means that the United
churches am the Synod win be under
one head. IRE two Synods that have
voted favoraDly comprise the greater
number of Norwegian Lutheran church
es in the United States, the United
having l, 500 churches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
HOW TWAS TOLD HERE IN
VIROQUA

Nature aided in her effulgenee to Civ
ing Decoration day observance the won
derful significance it has attained in
the hearts of the people, for yesterdays
weather could scarcely have been i'm
proved. The occasion, was made most
of here in Viroqua, calling together as
the day always does, throng of peo-
pie, and it would seem that the pass
ing of years annually increases the at
tendance. In all particulars the exer-
cises were of the very best character.
The following program was closely fol-
lowed:
The flag carried by Comrade Lyal Tate
Third Regiment Bard
Firing Squad as follows: Comrads J. w. Brown
Robert Parker. Luther Glenn. Hugh Porter. ".
p. Hayter M. j. Sallander, z, ii IT,, 7. j. ADJ
squad was in command Of Comrade q. P Hill.
Civil War Veterans fianked by Flower Girls
Spanish American War Veterans
Human flag made up of 800 girls from the public
schools under the direction Of the Womans' Re
Womans Relief Corps
City Officials
County Officials
All former Memorial Day Orators
Clergy
Training School
Viroqua Schools
PROGRAM AT CEMETERY
Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Carlson Gauper
Music: -..........-.............. BAND
Roll OF Honor .....-...-....-... COLLIN butt
Song. Nnotf
Grafton. ..,.........,.... Sergeant Adoiph Heinz
song 10 sS,nol
T Taps % tne peaa Chief Musician O. q Brown
Return of Parade to Running's hall.
Captain Cutters was master of cere-
monies ct the grounds, Captain Tate
acting as marshal. The address of At
torney Heinz was well received and ap-
preciated He spoke extemporaneous-
ly, reviewing the wars of other days,
with emphasis on the memorable strug-
gle that occasioneo the day we now go
patriot, ally observe He paid tri-
butte to the soldiers who left their pio-
neer homes to do battle for their coun-
try and the right in its iercest and
most important struggle for preserva-
ton of the country The European war
he deplcred, stating that we are fortu
nate in keeping OF of it. He spoke
freely on the apbsront need of beiug
prepared for any emergency in this
country; while not an extremist in be-
lieving that this country should become
a military camp, he thought we should
not be tardy in preparedness The ad-
dress was applauded for numerous OF
it's propositions advanced
Carlson Gauper delivered Lincoln's
Gettysburg ADDRESS in fine form and
voice, and the mixed choir and band
added materially by musical selections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Don't Speed-Avoid Trouble

The speed at which some thoughtless
person drive automobiles within the
city limits is both dangerous to life and
against the state law and municipal or
dinances Before making an example
of any violator ! deem it proper thus
to call attention TO the dangerous prac-
tice. After this cate officers are in
structed to arrest all persons guilty Of
this offense There will be no except
ions, 30 beware.
w. E. GARRETT, Mayor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
PLANT DESTROYED bv Sire

Lacrosse electric plant station wa:
wiped cut | y fire on Wednesday last
1t was struck by lightning and burned
For two or three days the street cars,
manufacturing plants and other usel
of electric current were shut down.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Took Iife atIaCrosse

Despondent over the loss of his BUSH
ness, financial difficulties and i'll health,
Charles T. ,5ervis, prominent cl0thier
in Lacrosse for many years, committed
suicide BY drowning in the Mississippi
river Friday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
AUCTION SALE

The IN lersigned will sell at the resi-
dence e. the late E b Hyde, all hiI
houy nold goods, consisting of beds ant
bedding, kitchen furniture, stoves arr
long list of other things Sale viii
be on Saturday. June 8, at 2 o'clock
Terms will be cash. This ia a gooC
chance to buy.
{. J. SMITH, Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
WANT Prompt settlement

Having dissolved partnership Larson
and Solverson request that ali knowing
themselves indebted to them make pay
ment without delay. II il important
that all matters of the old firm be closed
at once, so remembe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Storm Destruction Near Victory

A Lacrosse paper tells OF a bad rain
storm and cyclone that crossed the Mis-
sissippi near Victory, Friday evening,
ysprooting trees on the ridge east OF
that village. We have learned of nc
damage to buildings and crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Proclamation of the
Son of Soldier

"The soldiers for the war for
the union have permanent place.
in the hearts of the American peO-
pie. The cause for which they
fought and the spirit in which
they lett their peaceful csllings
to take up the work of war have
made them a living force in the
conscience Of the Republic. AS
citizen soldiers who fought for
peace and were averee to war,
they set al example for ali time;
and as such their spirit must ever
march in the van Of our nations
destiny. Governor Emanuel i.
Philip, whose father was a Wis
consin soldier.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Political Nomination Blanks

The CENSOR has a practical form for
primary nomination papers. Name, ad-
dress and candidacy all printed in the
form. Candidates will find it practical
to use these papers. Order now.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Alwavs ReadY Id BnY

/ am paying the highest market price
for furs and hides; will call for them or
buy at my residence. Also buy junk;
cent a pound for rags. 5 cents for rub
Der, IS per ton for iron. SAM CROSS
North Main street, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Close Out 1rees

| want to clean out my holdings IN
elm shade trees and will make special
prices. They are fine, clean young
trees with good start.
j. HENRY TATE, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31

Gays Mnls.....0 o ] o 0 0 0-g
Viroqua .......0 @ o o 0 90 /
Runs Ande vson 2; left on bases GAYS Mills 9
Viroqua !: Firs, base on errors-Gays Mills !; Vi
roqua J. First base on balls OF Helgeson ,
struck out By PriRgs -: BY Heigeson 10. I'm
nirns. Nye and Noon. Iime IS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
A Place You ST ould Want

want to cell or rent my restaurant
business and equipment. A fine oppor-
tunity. See me about t.
HENRY RUNNING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Noxions Weed Blanks

We have on hard the most availab e
blanks and duplicate return fer noxi Us
weed notification. Orders filled prompt
lu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
Leased Shop

| have leased my blacksmith outfit to
Melem IL Stegen. who will conduct the
business Accounts owing me may be
left with them. CASPER NoRDRUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31

ed with a flag. The individual floral
pieces on hundreds of lots we're more
beautiful and significant than ever be-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31

The most pathetic feature of Deco
ration day was the reading of the long
roll of soldier dead who have beenm mem
bers of Alex Lowrie Post. 1t was a
task that Col. Butt could scarcely en-
dure because of the sadness that came
to his heart. He said that fifty had
died since last memorial day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
va r. Ea hsa We NJ " va 20 Ea ~
FROM A MEMORIAL DAY
SERMON.

SGFfHGiNs
~ "As a leaf" in it's nself- sa
~ ish, faithful and lasting "a
va work for the tree and the n
W. world. let each Of us be. We 20
- are leaves on the great tree N
- Of free government that God NJ
has planted in this America -
of ours; leaves which are de- -
signed 70 be for the healing
= of the nations of the earth"
Those who have gone be- =
% fore us have built up this -
"a tree till ifs mighty branches -
~ stretch far and wide, till its 70
"a lofty form is visible iT all "a
20 climes. and the weary and VIZ
"a the oppressed Of all lands can N
va come and here find rest and an
safety.
Let us all be like the leaves
in our faithful and unselfish
Iabors to build up this-mighry -
- and glorious tree. Let there a
= ne no an 'agonisms between -
- classes, N animosities be- -
Va tween sect pBs, no bitterness ~
~ betwe~n PARTIES that shall VI
An mar and hinder us. But let "a
~ each one IN bis place joyfully M
and heartily cooperate with -
all the rest In building up this
great tree Of our country I'M :.
til IL shall be like unto that
"a tree John saw in his ap0cO- p
. lyptlc vision that yields its e
~ fruit every month. whose A
- leaves are for the healing Of -
~ the nations aud which grows ~
- in everlasting yerdure lin the "a
~ midst Of the paradise Of Ne
God" Then will our heroes "a
~ not have died in vain.--Rev. "a
Thomas T. Eaton, Louis -
yille. Ky.
MhE ME HH NJ M ~ NJ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-05-31
IRIS ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Graduation Week at the County
Training School

The graduation exercises of the Yer
non County Teachers Training School
will be held in the Methodist church on
Thursday evening, June s, at O'Clock
All interested are invited. A class of
28 teachers will receive their diplomas
and certificates to teach in Vernon coun-
ty OF these, II are high school grad
yates who completed the one year train
ing course and the others are graduates
of two-year course. This completes
the ninth year Of the life of the school
and in those nine years 2l9 teachers
have been graduated and all but three
have taught one or more years. The
school is rapidly making-up its roll for
the next year and will be filled to its
capacity as in the past.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Invocation ,.................R Rev. J j. jacobson
Songs- % Song Bird Of Night" (2l Mighty
LAX a Rose" Nevin ......... School Chorus
Address Bumps and Books IN the School OF
Song~sIdttIe Cotton Dolly GeibeI. School Chorus
Presentation Of Diplomas Prln. A. Z. Smith
Songs-(D The Elephant and the Chimpanzee"
Hattie Sims ts) Song Of Parting" Franz
Apt. ,...s-s- +..s.... .ochooi
Benedicfi0n Kew. j. j. jacobson