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Is a ,rcditto his sex Ru, when his cagcr
,ttaining Zee, have landed him IN Easy
street. his head swell, up. he the,N
grows. and NJ his stake he bray, and
blows. he Snects a men who have nor
grown as hig a bundle a. his own Ne
1aun,s the package he has made. and
keeps himself ou dress parade. and
loads his wife aAl ,ill, gitl, with ,ilk ,
and clanking gold and pearls. tll pee
pie wish he'd lo,c IN, roll. and he M,
old simple S,ul Prosperity. when
u arrives. oft runs good and useful
lives. When fhttine hammers at nu,
doors. Il turns good fellow, into bore,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-07-06

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-07-06
One Year Ago Today in the war.
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Princes, Victoria, sister OF King
George V, born * years x today.
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Dr. n \ Campbell who bought the
building occupied by Boston Wilson ha,
removed M, offices from birmingham.
Ma, 10 rooms over MIR wilson, Stors
and will engage IN the practice OF hi,
profession here
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The Oklahoma Medical News IL 4
ncw journal which appeared today for
the first time II Is edited by Dr. l..
HAYNES Buxton
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THE TIMES IS FOR WOODROW WILSON.

THE TIMES introduces a new feature today 1t ap-
: pears in another column on this page II Is a de
partment edited by the republican state committee. It
set forth daily, throughout the campaign, republican
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
FOREST.

VALLEY, September II School opened today
with Mr.. White, Minnie Jewell and Myrtle Robin
son teachers. Mollts Butcher spent a few
days at LaVaile. Mrs 1om Howard is visiting
ford announce the birth of 2 son, September s.
Miss Leona Mccoy OF Viroqua. spent a few days
last week at f. J. Mccoy 3. Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Joseph of PlainfeId arrived Friday for a short
visit among relatives. Mr.. and Mrs Will Carter
were Sunday guests at the Jerry Krauss home.
Miss Jessie Fish went to Plainfield to attend
school. Rev. Waite, after spending few DAYS
with friends. left for his home at GAINESVILLE -.
A. u. Curry arrived home Friday after spending
n couple of weeks in the east. Mr. and Mrs L.
Rhone spent few days at the homes Of their son
Jack and daughter Mrs. Mason Taylor. Miss
Mertie Myers announces her fall millinery OPEN
ing September IS and l6.. Mrs. Haveply of De-
Soto visited az the Brockley home Saturday and
Sunday Miss LavinR Tinker who has been Wig
iting with her sister. Mrs. E J. Mccoy. left Cor
Valparaiso, where she will renew school duties.
Mr. and Mrs Stanton McNey of Rockton were
Sunday callers at the Jim Caueutt home. Sher-
man Newlun returned from Toledo. Iowa Miss
Freda Curry, who has been at Sparta for some
AchltD iCk called on Emma Bennett Friday .....
Herman Hengiick of Wonewoc was a caller in
tswn Wednesday Hazel DANES and Beatrice
Erwin were Viroqua visitors Sunday MIR. and
Mrs Charles Butcher are attending W. NJ. camp
meeting at Bethel :. Miss RernIce Winehell re-
turned from visit at the Will Edwards home
aear Cashton. Mr.. and Mr.. Joe Butcher re-
turned 90 their home at Island Lake . Mr.. and
Mrs. E. 4. Marshall were Sunday visitors here. q.
Charles Heisel attended the carnival at Wilton
Dir. and Mrs Leslie Newlun returned from Toledo
Iowa c. V. Emo is spending couple of weeks
at lsmay, Montana. Walter ChesebrO autDed TO
Viroqua Sunday. Will Gerlach Of Vioa was a
business caller here Friday ... Mrs John Clark
I Clark Of New Lisbon spent few days at the
Cash Carr home. MA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
STATE OF WISCONSIN,


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
~ general election t o be held in the
several towns. wards. villages and election pre-
cincts of the county of Vernon state of Wiscon.
sin. on the first Tuesday of November A. D. 1915
being the eth day of said month. the following
, candidates are to be elected:
Thirteen electors of president and yice-Dresi-
dent of the United States.
A Governor in place of Emanuel L. Philip
whose term of Office will expire the first Mon
day of January, A. ID. 1917.
A Lieutenant Governor in the place of Edward
F. Dithmar. whose term of Office will expire on
the first Monday of January. A D. 1917.
A Sc cretary of State in place of John 6 Donald
whose term If Office will expire on the first Mon
day of January A. ID. 1917.
A State Treasurer in place of Henry johnson
whose term of Office will expire the first Mon
day of January, A. ID. 1917.
An Attorney General in place Of Walter c.
Owen. whose term of office will expire the first
Monday of January. A. ID. 1917.
A United States Senator in place of Robert NJ
LaFolIette whose term of Office will expire on the
18th day of March. A. d. 1917.
A Representative in Congress for the Seventh
Congressional District comprised of the counties
of Lacrosse. jackson. Monroe. Clark. Vernon. Jul
nesu. Adams and Sank to succeed John j Esch.
whose term of Office will expire on the 4th day of
March. A. d. 1917.
A Member of Assembly for the
county of v mon to succeed Henry n. Rentz,
whose term IF office will expire on the first Mon
Sheriff to succeed Frank H. Rog-
ers. whose term of Office will expire on the first
Monday of January, A. u. 1917.
County Clerk to succeed Berle
Moore, whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January. A. ID 1917.
a Register Of Deeds to succeed
Thos. o. Mork WHOSE term of Office will expire on
the first Monday of January. A. D. 1917.
A County Treasurer to succeed Am
und Beand. whose term of office will expire on
the first Monday of January. A. d. 1917.
A Clerk of Court to succeed Ernest
Costing. whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. ID. 1917.
A District Attorney to succeed
Charles J. Smith. whose term of Office will expire
on the first Monday of January. A D 1871
A Surveyor to succeed Aley Ristow.
whose term of office will expire on the first Mon
day of January, A. D. 1917.
A Coroner to succeed Fred R. Gohde
whose term of office will expire on the first Mon
day of January. A. D. 1917.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
court house in the city of Viroqus. this sth day
of September. "a. d. 1915.
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
~ general to be held in the several towns.
wards villages and election district of the state of
Wisconsin on the first Tuesday succeeding the
first Monday OF November. A d. 1916 being the
It'll day of said month the following officers are
TO be elected:
Thirteen electors Of president and vice-presi-
dent of the United States.
A Governor. in place of Emanuel l.. PhiIipp
whose term of Office will expire on the first Mon
day Of January. A. u. 1917. 5-+
A Lieutenant Governor in place Of Edward F.
Dithmar. whose term Of office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A ID. 1917
A Secretary of state 10 place OF John s Donald
whose term of Office will expire on the first Mon
day of January 4. u. 1917.
State Treasurer in the place Of Henry John
son whose term of Office will expire on the first
Monday of January. A. D. 1917
An Attorney General in place of Walter C.
Owen. whose term Of Office will expire on the first
Monday Of January. A. ID. 1917.
United States Senator in place OF Robert NJ
La toilette whose term of Office will expire on the
18th day Of March. A. ID. 1917.
Representative in Congress for the Seventh
Congressional District comprised of the counties
OF LaCrusse, Jackson Monroe. Clark. Vernon. ia
neau. Adams and Sank. to succeed Joha J Esch.
whose term of Office expires the 18th day of
March. A ID. 1917
A Member Of Assen5'y lor each of the counties
of Ashland. Barron Bay field Calumet Chippewa.
Clark. Columbia. Crawford, Door, Dunn. Eau
Claire. Green, Green Lake. Iowa. Jackson. Ju-
Lincoln Marinette. Monroe, Oeonto, Ozaukee.
Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Richand, Sank Sha-
wsnO. St Croix. Taylor, Trempealeau Vernon.
Malworth, Naupaca, Wood. Waushara and Wash
ington.
a Member of Assembly for the
county Of Vernon to succeed Henry n. ReHtz.
whose term of office will expire on the first Mon
day Of January. A D. 1917.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
capitol in the city of Madison. this 18th day of
August a. d. 1919.
J. S. DONALD. Secretary q State
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
First publication August 30. 1865
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice of application for proof Of will
STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON COUNTY
y Court in Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Vernon County
In the matter Of the last will and testament Of
Robert B. Morrison. deceased
Whereas. An instrument, in writing. purportinR
to be the last will and testament of Robert B.
Morrison. deceased. late Of the town Of Viroqua
county of Vernon. state o ( Wisconsin. has been
filed in this Office:
And whereas. Application has been made by
Mary E, Morrison. praying that the same be prov
en- d admitted to probate according 10 the
laws of this state. and that letters testamentary
be granted thereon according to law:
II is ordered. That said application be heard be
fore this Court. at a general term thereof at
the probate Office. in the city of Viroqua. Vernon
county. Wisconsin. on the 3rd day of October, A.
D. 1916. at 10 o'clock a. m.
And it is further ordered, That notice Of the
time and place appointed for hearing said sppli-
cation DC given TO all persons interested. by pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue
cessively. in the Vernon County Censor a news
paper printed ard published in said County, pre-
vious tn said hearing.
Dated Viroqua, Wis. August eth. 1915.
BY the Court D. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
First publication September 6. 1865.
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice of application for final settlement
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE.
State of Wisconsin, S.
In the matter Of the estate Of Geo H. Clarke.
deceased.
On reading and filing the application Of Eliza
beth Clarke. executrix of the last will sad tesla.
ment of Geo.H Clarke, e c a 8 e d representing
among other things that she has fully administer ed
the said estate. and praying that time and ph.ce
be fixed for examining and allowing her account
of her administration, ard that the residue of
the said estate be assig- ed % such persos are
by law entitled TO the same.
1t is Ordered. That said application be heard
before this court, at regular term thereof 10 be
held at the probate Office, il .he city Of Viroqua.
on the 3rd day Of October 1915 at 10 O'clock a. m.
And 1t 70 further ordered. That notice of the
time and place Of examining and allowing said
account and Of assigning the residue Of said estate
be given 10 all persons interF sted by publication
of copy of this order, for three successive weeks
in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. a newspaper
published in said county. before the daS fixed for
said hearing.
Dated this 33th day of August. AID, 1916.
BY the Court. ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by tho Csnsor's
Live Correspondents
WHEATLAND.

CENTRAL. September e-Nelie Sallander enter
tanned three young lady friends from Cashton a
portion Of last Week Louis Mack and family
are enjoying visit with friends from Iowa who
locating here. Mr. and Mrs Geo.
Hall spent part of last week with relatives in
Viroqua. ailt Henry returned with them for q
visit -. Mrs P. H. Fowler of Lacrosse is visiting
friends and relatives here d. Oliver Hayden is
taking treatment in Grandview hospital. Lacrosse
The aid society will meet with Mrs r. Brom-
ley. September 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Louis AIKEN
antoed to Valley Saturday TO visit the J. Brock
ley family. Mrs. W. r Haverey accompanied
them. Mr.. A. S. Sargent is very low at the
home of his daughter. Mrs Elvin Marshall. There
t. no hope for his recovery The Partridge
sch, oil has commenced with Thressa Favor for
teacher Bad weather almost spoiled the picnic
pls aned for Thursday. by the Equity members. ..
Johnny Phillips and wife drove to Viroqua Satur-
day. The aid society recently elected new Of
fcers; Mrs Mae Wakefield. president Mrs. Geo.
Hall, vice president: Velrna Cole secretary; Mrs
Iona Smith. treasurer: Mrs. H. B. West. chaplin.
c. Inman's new house will soon be ready for
-. Last week occurred the annual
thinning out of young people they depart to
attend or teach school
Coon Willis -urCRSS0p
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
"GINGLES JINGLES"
DIscoURAeEMENTs.

Get the right attitude and get
on the right track. It's the
right mental slant is the thing
that you lack. If you're out for
a Joy ride and don't give a cuss,
you had better change wagons,
you're on the wrong bus. For
you can't go the limit in pleas
ures unwise and be up on the
Job with the hard-working guys.
And for you to start slipping
will give you the blues, then
encouragement comes and
you're listed to lose. So get
wise in the start and live simple
and plain. There is nothing
you'll miss, but there's much
you will gain. Your discourage
ments always are backed by a
cause, for they show you are
shy on obeying the laws. And
the moods of disbursement
stand in your way. You can
never succeed and permit them
to stay. 1t is all up to you and
it's in your own hands. You
should think it all over and
make your demands. And then
simply stand pat when you put
in the claim. and your wants
will come over il you're only
game Your discouragements
beat It If given a chance. So
Just chain the blue devils and
on with the V. @. q
dance. ''NIt C.-SS4A
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
BUTCHER AND GooLaaAN WEDDING

At the Methodist church in the town Of Forest
August 30, occurred the marriage OF Mr.. Charles
II. Butcher of Valley and Miss Coral Goodman of
Pleasant ridge, Rev. Wesley Markee, officiating.
The young couple We're attended by MIR. Willie
Butcher, brother of the groom, and Miss Vera
Goodman. sister of the bride. The church was
BEAUTIFULLY decorated for the occasion. The bride
was gowned in white silk messaiine wearing a
bridal veil. and Miss Vera looked lovely in dress
of blue silk. The church was nearly filled the
parents of both bride and groom, the grandnnoth-
ers ON both sides and many other relatives and
friends too Numerous to mention. The march
was rendered on the piano by Mrs Audrey Brock
ley. solo BETTING the occasion by Mr. Johnnie
Eastman and an original poem. written and read
by Grandma Rhone. After the ceremony they
received the congratulations of their many friends
and were the recipients of many beautiful pres
ents.
This young couple start out in life with the
fairest of prospects for happiness. Mr.. Butcher
IS a son of Mr.. and mrs. Isaiah Butcher of Valley
the bride daughter of Mr.and Mrs George Good
man of Pleasant ridge. all well and favorably
known The bride has for some time been a sue
eessful teacher in our public schools. and the
groom is licensed preacher in Weslyn Methodist
church After attending conference he will re-
turn to Wilsonvale college. accompanied by His
wife. for another year of school to complete his
course Of study TO aeceptably fill his place as a
minister of that church. May success attend their
efforts is the wish of their friends and the writer
of this. who has been a friend Of the family for
more than fifty years MARY RHoRE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

among other things that she has fully admin
istered said estate and praying that time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing the
account of her administration, and that the
residue of the said estate bc assigned 10 such
persons as are by law entitled 20 ne same
II is ordered That said application be heard
before this court, at special term thereof
10 be held at the probate once. I'm the city OF
VirOqua. on the loih day of october 1915 al %
O'Clock a. III.
And it is fun her ordered, That notice OF the
time and place Of examining ana allowing said
account and Of assigning the residue OF said
estate, be given TO all persons interested by
publication of a copy OF this order for three
successive weeks. Ia THE VERNON COUNTY
CENSOR a newspaper published in said cOun-
". before the day fixed for said hearing.
Dated this sth day OF September, 1915.
BY the court D. O MAHoNEY CouutyJudge
L. II, Bancroft. Attorney for estate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
First publication September 6. 1868
DRnR TT, AnVuCE

Order fc- Notice OF final settlement
STATE OF " ISCONSIfS COUNTY COURT FOR
~ Vernon county.
In the matter Of the estate Of August vegh-
Ian, deceased.
On reading and filing the application Of Hannah
Phillips. executrx, of said estate representing
among other things that she has fully administer
ed the said estate and praying that a time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing her
account Of such administration. and that the
residue Of the said estate be assigned TO such
persons are by law entitled 10 the same
II is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore this court at regular term thereof 10 be held
at the probate Office in the city Of Viroqua on the
3rd day Of October A, D. i9Ie, at 10 O'Clock am.
And il il further ordered. That notice Of the
time and place of examining and allowing said
account and Of assigning the residue Of said es-
tate be given 20 all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue.
cessively In THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR a news
paper printed in said county, previous 70 the time
appointed for said hearing.
Dated this 9Th day of September, A. D. 1915
By the court. d. o. MAHoSEY. County Judge
Proctor e Proctor Attorneys for Estate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13

VHoQUA. Wis. Sept. -, 1916.
Regular meeting of the common council. Pres
ent Mayor Garrett. Aldermen Foster, Rogers, Lar
son, Schmidt Chase and Knudson.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and ap-
proved. The following accounts were resd ap-
proved by the finance committee and upon mo-
I on allowed roll call Of member all voting aye.
Labor account: VIM. WEIGH 3s.46 A.GaId %. IS.
A. Pinkham 2, Atkins l.I3. Ole Roeberg lib M. L.
Hagen Is advanced on contract painting stand
ripe. + II. Graves 1850. z. J. older election ex-
penses "a. Buchanan Bros 4 g. Olaf Hulsether
8 a, Viroqua Electric Light Co. ~, g. L. u. Fa-
vor Zoe. Smith Hardware Co. 1915, Ebert Meh-
lum 10 IS. Medium & Stigsn 4. 05. City Band 1925.
Il h Rabbit 1850. W. A Roosevelt Co i47e.
Standard Oil Co. gasoline 2.16. perfection oil "a "a
Resolution offered BY Alderman Knudson, was
unanimously adopted. authorizing the mayor and
clerk to borrow 81 900 from each of the Viroqua
banks. to be repaid January !. 1917 to meet cur
rent expenses.
Treasures report was read and adopt ted
Voted 20 put in i8-ineh culvert at Paul Laur-
ence's. One there to be put in at G. w. Geaves'
Mayor appointed VIM Harris and A. S Nelson
special police for the fair. Clyde Foster was
granted license 70 run six pool tables.
Annual library report read and approved. The
mayor reappointed and council confirmed Lucy r.
DAVIS secretary and DR.. ]. II. Chase. trustee.
members Of the city !:arary board.
Upon motion council Adjourned
r. J. OLDER, City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication September 6. 1916,
PROBATE NOTICE

PROBATE NOTICE
Notice of application for letters Of administration
STATE OF WISCONSIN-VERNONC COUNTY
~ Court in Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
County Of Vernon.
In the matter Of the estate Of Lars o. Larson
deceased.
On this 9Th day of September 1915. A. D. upon
reading and fling the petition of Sever E. Lar
son stating that Lars o. Larsen Of the county
of Vernon. died intestate. on or about the 18th
day Of August 1916. and praying that Arthur
vi said deceased.
1t is ordered. That said application be heard be-
fore me, at the probate Office in city Of Vroqua.
on the Srd day Of October. A D.. 1916 at 10
O'clock q. m.
And it is Further Ordered. That notice Of time
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given to all persons interested. by publica-
ton of copy of this order for three successi re
weeks in the VERNON COUNTY Censor. news
paper published in said county. before the day
fixed for said hearing.
By the Court. d. O. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
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500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work The proprietors have so much
faith In the curative powers of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails
TO cure. Send for list Of testimonials:
Address r. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
First publication August 80. 1865
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
State OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT
~ Vernon county--In Probste-ss.
In re estate Of Nels Nelson. deceased.
Notice IS hereby given. that at the October term
of said court held the first Tuesday Of October
A. ID. 1915, a h e court house in { b city
Of rodua. County Of Vernon and state Of Wis
consin there will be heard ana considered. the
application Of Martha Nelson and Anton Nelson
for the appointment Of an administrator Of the
estate q Nels Nelson late Of the town Of Viroqua
in ssid county, deceased:
n 1tice Is hereby further given. that at the Janu-
airy term Of said court to be held said court house
on the lst Tuesday Of January. A. ID 1917. there
will be heard. considered and adjusted, all claims
against said Nes Nelson. deceased.
And notice is hereby further given. that all
such claims for examination and allowance must
be presented to said county court at the court
house in the city of Viroqua in said county and
state,o or before the 25th DAY of December A. d.
1915. OF be barred.
Dated August 10 A.D.1si6.
By the court ID. O. MAHoNTY Comfy Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-09-13
THE HAUGE's CHURCH

Saturday at p m services in Zion church.
Sunday services in franklin at 1880 West Prai-
, e and lramanuels at 8. Mr.. Lewis Lasseson. a
,endid evangestc soloist, viii furnish all the
singing for these meetings. Offerings will be
| ken for missions.
Monday. services OF Liberty Pole at 2. m where
Nr La seson will sing. mostly IN English Col
lection taGer.
Wedu"sday. September ~. the aid meets with
Mrs. j. ). jacobson. We invite all our churches
70 visit us on this occasion. Every body welcome.
Friday, September %, the aid Of West Prairie
meets with Mrs. Nels A. Nelson.
At Hauge's Lutheran parsonage. August 2S
double wedding ceremony was performed BY
Pastor jacobson. uniting two Hanson sisters Of
he town Of Sterling-Niss Ella Hanson tc Mr.
1iford Call of jefferson Miss Tilda Hanson to
Pr Melvin T, Olson Of Franklin And it surely
vas happy affair.
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services in Kiekapoo church next Sunday morn.
,sg. Last Kickapou at 3 O'clock