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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
vIRoQUA, Wis. Jan. q. I9l7.

VRoQUA, Wis. Jan. g. 1877.
Regular meeting Of the common council. Pres
emit Mayor Garrett. Aldermen Larson. Chase
Rogers Kuehn and Knudson
Minutes Of the previous meeting read and ap-
proved The following accounts were reed, APP
proved by the finance committee and upon mo-
ton allowed roll call Of member all voting aye.
Labor account; Standard Oil Co ID 76 Kuebler
Hdw. sec. Chas Burkhsrdt 3.S7. Eli Akin Loo
Vern Clark 2Og Msrrel Fish .. 81 Elmer Lennox
100
Moved seconded and carried that the city pur-
chase new jaws for the stone crusher. Moved
seconded and carried that the city purchase +
ard E cheek writer and protector. Moved, sec
onded and carried that the council adjourn until
Wednesday evening at 7:30 to discuss the PROPOSE
tion Of purchasing a siren. The matter was laid
over until next regular meeting.
On motion council adjourned
T. ]. OLDER, Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
First publication January Il. 1917 3
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice for administration and notice 70 creditors
GTATE OF W-SCDNSIN-COUNTY COURT.
~ Vernon county-In Probate.
In re estate of S. o. Moore. deceased.
Notice ia hereby given that at the regular term
of said court to be held on the second Tuesday II
February. A. d. 1914, at the court house in the
city Of Niro.ua county Of Vernon and state Of
Wisc0nEln, there will be- heard and considered.
the az plieation Of Lettie Moore for the appoint
ment OF an administrator Of the estate Of :. o.
Moore late Of the town Of Jefferson in said conn
ty. deceased;
Notice is hereby given. that at the regular term
of said court 20 be held at said court house on
the first Tuesday Of July. A. ID. 1917 there viii be
heard, considered ard adjusted all claims against
said S. o. Moore. deceased
And notice is hereby further given that all such
claims for examination and allowance must b.
presen ted to sad county court at the court house
IN the city Of Niruqua. in said county and state
on or before the Bird day Of july A. D. 1917 or be
barred.
Dated Virooua. January 1 iai7
BY the Court. D. 0. MAHONEY County Judge
c. J. SMITH Attorney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

The fierce weather Of last Friday
failed to prevent farmers from attend
ing annual creamery meeting. TWAS
large and interesting body of meu,
all proud Of the achievement of the
cooperative concern they are a spoke
10.
Keep the community clubs alive
this winter. There is nothing so con-
ducivc 10 nejghborIy conduct aud good
fellowship as these rural home gath
erings, and besides they strengthen
and give confidence and training to
all who participate in their delibera-
atio1s. They are beneficial alike to
the children. the students who are
about TO 20 out into the busy world,
and 10 the scdate Rraybeards and good
mothers and grandmothers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Old Man Badly Burned

Some time ago, says the DeSoto Ar
gus, distressing accident happened
to j. X. Volden, who was living alone
at the time on his Cooley valley farm.
MIR. Volden's clothing took fire from
an accidentally over turned kerosene
lamp. and before he succeeded in ex-
tinguishiug the flames one Of his low
er limbs was burned very severely.
Dr. Andrew expresses fear that the
wound may never heal without resort
20 Skin-graftjng, and possibly the poor
old gentleman may lose his leg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
VERNON COUNTY coURT-lN PROBATE
Calendar fer Term to be Held Tuesday
February 6 1917

Estate Mary A Sargent-Hearing claims
Estate Albert Sargent Hearing claims.
Estate Caroline Carson Hearing claims
Estate Mary NJ Hopkins Final settlement.
Estate Alice A. Hsll-Final settlement ard det.
Inheritance tax.
Estate Belle Bromiey-Fiual settlement and Diet.
Inheritance tax.
Estate Peter Skildam-Fi Final settlement.
Estste tn mas BrOeklcy Final settlement
Estate has. > Green Final settlement
Estate Ole Z Logan inai settlement.
Estate Chas. y. Gsnley--A 6ministraticn.
Estate OTTO Schltcst-A Admins ration.
Estate Roger Niiiiams-Adm,nisireti on.
Estate wary Herr .n--F'inAi -ettlement.
Estate WIZ. Herr0u-Einal settlement.
Martha Kudrud-A Administration
Estate c. h. Mofles-FiHai Sc Element.
Estate Nicholas LevIan--Proo Of will.
Estate 5. o Observation-Disclosures I3th)
Estate Irene Warner Hearing claims.
Estate Flera Observation-Disclosures claims.
Estate Wm Nothuft- Hearing claims.
Est C. John Eggs-kinal settlement.
Estate O e g. Laum- a minstration.
Estate Andrea SolheTa r Final settlement.
Estate Fl zabeth Morrow-Heariug claims.
LIE Kat Dalton-f inal settlement.
Estate Neri Oison-Final settlement.
Estate Lewis Trussoni-P Petition for guardian
ship.
Estate MARTHA AndersOn-Proof of will
Estate G. A. Groat-Final settlement.
Estate Mark Revels Hearing claims
Es-ate ReTths Stafsii m Final settlement
Estate Geoge Gurchil,-Final settlement.
Estate Hans NJ. Ruii-Final settlement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

In removing carbon from gasoline en-
gines should denatured alcohol be used
while the engine is hot or cold? How
much to each cylinder. and how long
should it remain in THE cylinders?
Apply the alcohol when the motor is
hot, for the reason that the action Of
the alcohol is merely to dissolve the
gummed 81 which binds the particles
of carbon together into a hard, solid
mass, and when the alcohol is hot it
dissolves the oil more readily. The cyl
inder should be filled with alcohol so
that 1t will come into contact with ev-
cry part Of the carbon. 1t is best to do
one cylinder at a time. Bring the pis-
ton to top dead center on the compress
sion stroke as the valves are then
closed. Fill the cylinder with alcohol
and allow it to stand until the carbon
Is softened. How long this will take
depends on how hard the carbon is
One hour may be sufficient, and then
again it may be necessary to allow it
to stand over night, or possibly TWEEN
ty-four hours
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Our new secretary Of state, Merlin
Hull, in response to the question often
asked: "How many employers are on
the state PAYROLL" According to the
civil service commission there are
1920. This includes the people en-
ployed in the various institutions, the
university and normal schools, and
all engaged in state work excepting
those engaged by contractors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Pay up and escape the rise in CEN
SOR subscription
MIR. Arne c. Espeseth died at his
home in Minneapolis on Saturday, fol-
lowing a long illness. The remains
have arrived here and funeral viii he
held from the United Lutheran church
on Friday afternoon at two o'clock.
Until his removal west three or four
years since, Mr.. ESpeseth had been a
resident of this section for thirty-Six
wears, coming from Norway, where he
was born So years ago. He had been
a man universally respected for his
high character and fine citizenship.
He farmed many years, conducted
stores and handled tobacco. He leaves
widow and seven children, all Of
whom are expected to attend the last
sad rites on Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Lansing Mirror: There IS nothing
very complicated about the tariff ques-
ton, so far as fundamental principle
is concerned. II is plain question of
business policy. The business men of
Lansing do not disagree in the least
as TO the desirability of patrOnizing
home industries. Nor do they differ as
too the advantage to be gained by
establishing new industries, so that
we shall employ more of our own peo-
pie and keep more of our people at
home. A protective tariff is a means
of inducing our own people to buy
American products in preference 70
products of other countries. Adoption
of that policy not only maintains the
industries we have but encourages the
establishment of others. There may
be some difference OF opinion as to the
degree of protection necessary, but
there ought not be any difference upon
fundamental principle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
First publication January n. 1917 3
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice TO prove VIII and notice 70 creditors
GTATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT
~ Xerr on con rfN- =. urnhatn


GTATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT.
~ Nern on county = probate.
Ia re tate of Nicholas ievian deceased.
Notice is herehS given. hat at the reg uiar term
of said court tr be held the first Tuesday being
the 9Th day Of February. A. D 1917 at the court
house in the city of Niroqua. county Of Vernon.
state OF Wisconsin there will be heard and con-
sidered. the application Of Mary Redmond named
a. executrix, TO admit to probate the last will and
testament Of Nicholas Leyiar. late Of the village
of Stoddard in said cCupty deceased. and for the
appointment Of an administrator with Yin an
nexed.
Notice - hereby fu. Their given that at the spe-
eisi term uf said court appointed 10 be held at
said court house. on the third Tuesday being the
18th day of May. A. D. 1917 there will be heard
considered and adjusted, all claims against said
deceased
And notice is hereby further given that all such
claims for examination and allowance must he
presented TO said county court at the court house
in the city Of Niroqua in said county and state
on or before the eleventh day Of May. A. D. 1917
or be barred.
Dated January II. 1917.
By the Court. D o. MAHoNEY County judge.
Vim. S. Burroughs. Lacrosse. Wis, Attorney
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

A fine of from 800 to $500, or inn
prisonment from thirty days to six
months, or both, are fixed as penal
ties for conviction of driving an au-
tomobile while intoxicated, under the
provisions of bill introduced in the
Iowa legislature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

A knowing writer says that lot of
people are driving high powered motor
cars ABOUT the country who formerly
weren't considered competent to oper-
ate a baby carriage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
CHURCH Norks
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school 70. Prof r. L. Heindel. Supt.
Public worship II and 7;30. Epworth League $50,
Minnie Latta President Midweek service Thurs
day 100
Second quarterly conference Saturday evening
5.30. All official members requested to be pres
ent. Rev. l. A Bremen will preach Sunday
morning and evening.
Aid society will be entertained at the church
parOrs Wednesday. February :. at 8 o'clock by
Mesdames c, W. Chase. T. o. Mork. Bert Fro
hawk and VIII Groves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Easy Enouuh.

johnnie" asked gentleman Of a
little kindergarten pupil, do you
know how to Giake Maltese crossT
Yes. sir; | sho do
well. tell me how you do it,"
why. you just step on her tall
Exchange
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
MARRIED

January % at the German Lutheran church in
ChasebuTR. BY Pastor Poecheck. Mr.. John Mar
will reside.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

At the Christian church parsonage in Reads
town. January u. by Pastor K. E. Thomas. Mr..
Fred Kellogg and Miss Dora Sutherland. both of
that place These young people are members of
two we'll known kinkan1n town fatnllias.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Saturday at go second quarterly conference
business session at the parsonage. President Of
the aid societies, Sunday school superintendents
members Of the boards Of stewards and of the cir
cult are requested to be present. February at
Spri1gville TO- baptismal service and reception Of
members followed by preaching Sunday school at
IL: Bishop Branch at 3 and at Liberty Pole at :
song service at 7-i5
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
CONGREGATIONAL

Sunday school at 20. preaching at H. c. f. at
$50 N0evening service. Campfire girls on Thurs
day evening. Boy Scouts on Friday evening.
Ladies aid society will be entertained in the
church parors on Thursday afternoon by com
uittee No. 2. A large attendance Ia desired.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Should one cut out the ignition when
using the motor as a brake, or does it
make any difference?
The motor, with ignition on, is val
liable as a brake only to the speed
where the motor idlcs At that point,
Of course, the motor gives power to
the rear wheels instead of brakinG
them. If you must use your motor for
a brake and want the most positive
results shut off the ignition. The igni-
ton will not be harmed one way or
another
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Money TO loan ON real estate Sc
curity, 8 per cent Interests in amounts
up TO S25,000 Proctor * Proctor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
MONEY 10 LOAN

On farm security at reasonable rates
Of interest. All business confidential.
Address Lewis Bros. Realty and Invest
ment Co, n. W. corner 4th & NAM
Sta Ia Crosse Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Is there any way to stop the squeak.
ina, cracking noise Of wheels, and II
so how7
Squeaking and cracking wheels can
generally be laid TO loose spokes.
Tighten the bolts around the flanges
which support the spokes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
ESCAPED DEATH BY MIRACLE
Jacobson Boys, Horse and Gutter and
Locomotive Have Collision

What seems like a motion picture
episode. was staged hy the Southeast
trn passenger train and Martin and
Knute jacobson, Monday evening.
The boys we're returning home from
Coon Valley when ne horse they were
driving, became frightened 10y the APP
proach from behind Of the train, aud
started to run The scene occurred
near the farm home of Jens Nestin-
gen. The railroad track aud highway
run last about parallel at that place,
Tor short distance wnen the road
crosses the railroad track The boys
VINO are quite young. were unable to
control the animal, bat stuck to their
post. The horse and the locomotive
batl struck the crossing at the same
time, but 1t IS thought that the horse
turned sharply to one side which 5 be-
heVed saved the lives OF the two boys
who we're in this W. thrown out Of
the cutter When4he train came to
stop they we're found lying within a
few inches OF the rail. but aside from
q bad scare were not hurt in the least.
The horse was found 10 have suffered
broken leg and was humanely put
TO death. II is understood that Ole
Jacobson, owner of the horse, will ask
the Southeastern to pay for the an
imal
That the boys escaped death only
by miracle goes without saying, and
everyone concerned i thankful the
accident did not result in the death
of human beings Coon Valley News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
ssII.ET 80 LUAN

On farm property, Funds always c.
hand. no delay. Interest reasonable
[ also buy mortgages. Address, or call
onW. ]. Hickisch, 20S s. 4th street. Ls
(t-inasp Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

1t is a recognized fact that aluminium
cast housings are constantly throwing
off small metallic flakes into the oil or
grease. How can this be prevented, and
does it do any harm?
These particles are carried into the
working parts, increasing the wear
and decreasing the life of the lubri-
cant. This may be prevented for all
time if the interior of the case be
cleaned with gasoline and given
heavy coat of shcllac
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

During heavy wind large shed
on the premises of +. @. Hale was
blown down at Readstown.
-Arnie Espeseth passed away at
Minneapolis Funeral will be held at
United Lutheran church Friday after
noon.
The CENSOR is late this week -
through no fault ofits own. Tuesdays
storm, following on the heels of the
previous weeks blizzard, put the Mil
waukee road to the bad orce more.
The branch train made the morning
trip Wednesday. rot returning unit,
late Thursday afternoon. Rural car
riers N3re all forced 10 turn back both
days. Southeastern crews take the
honors, ali trains having moved near
ly on time through both storms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
raRsa. STocx AND DAIRY Jors

This is the season of big creamery
and cheese factory business reports.
Our people are apt to think Viroqua
has the largest butter plant on earth.
Barron has one that goes better Its
receipts for 1916 were over $500, 900,
producing more than 100000 pounds
of butter.
Walter McClurg, Chris WEIGH, An
drew Tollefson and L. Cass attended
Dennis Sheas Duroc Jersey sale at
Melvina TUESDAY. Thirty-seven head
were sold, ranging from $50 to $40.
Mr. Cass bon ght two, Tol!efSon one.
Total receipts of the sale exceeded
5000. More than 800 persons were
in attendance.
Farmers and breeders are finding
that the cold weather for two months
past is causing big raids on their stocks
of feed. Cattle consume at least
third more than when we have mild
conditions. Many a breeder, who was
sure he had plenty of rough feed and
grain TO carry him through the win
ter, finds this early that his supply is
growing scarce. There will hardly be
enough of homegrown stuff for this
section. In fact hay and grain are
now coming quite freely from the out
side.
AT Jordan and son, made shipment
of carload of white face" cattle to
Rock county breeders. They find sat
isfaction and pront in propogating
that breed on their town of Stark
farm.
Chaseburg creamery did a business
of 1874 766 the past year They paid
an over-run of almost $4,000 Aver
age price paid patrons for butter fat,
including overrun, 81 81
Red Mound creamery members, at
annual meeting elected officers as fol-
lows: Geo. Woman, president; Leon
ard Wolfe, secretary; f. L. Haverley.
Lewis Bruland sold to Stock Buyer
Ward at Readstown,a hog chat brought
him the handsome price of $50 30, and
weighed COS pounds.
J A. Doerr has just returned from
Iowa, where he attended three sales
of Chester White swine, bringing
home a fine individual out of the grand
champion at Iowa state fair, sired by
and bred to grand champions. Average
price paid at the sales was $50, So. 80,
and Sl70. The last was at w T.. Barr's
sale at Ames, where the cheapest price
was $50. so and one boar sold for $500
Mr.. Doerr believes in thoroughbred
stock, having purchased a HOlstein
bull last fall, Glenwood Segis Boy,
whose pedigree shows him close up to
the best of the breed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

If one were to receive storage bat
terry to be recharged and it had no
charge in it whatever and had sulphat-
ed so badly that it was impossible to
tell the positive from the negative, how
could the different poles be determined?
You can determine the positive plate
by scraping through the crust and
finding the red oxide. There is no rea-
son why the battery cannot be charged
in the regular way, carefully watching
the temperature and running slow
charge. Negative is gray.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Is it economical to use oversize tires?
Many tire makers advocate the use
of oversize tires for the following rea-
sons:
Take, for instance, a 33 by 4 tire
which fits on a 50 by So rim In addi-
ton to having considerably more air
capacity or cubical contents, there is
naturally little more tread, and the
oversize tire is, generally speaking, of
a heavier construction. The greater
air capacity naturally makes more OF
cushion, the tire thus making easier
riding for the occupants, and, due to
the advantages mentioned above and to
the fact that the tire is of heavier con
structiOn and has greater air capacity,
it will throw off strains which tire OF
smaller diameter and circumference
would not throw off.
In addition to the above, the circum-
ference of the oversize tire in this in
stance is slightly over three inches
more than the 81 by 31a which we are
using for illustration. This additional
running surface means, of course, that
the tire will revolve fewer times In
making a mile than the 80 by 3@
which, everything being equal, should
insure greater mileage than the small
er size tire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

My clutch slips. ! have tried wash
ing il with kerosene, but with no result.
Also had the crank case taken of, but
see no nuts to take up on. Have tried
both kinds Of oil, but have met with no
success. Can you tell me the cause OF
this and how to remedy it2
Probably the clutch is being held dis
engaged by, the sticking of the pedal
shaft in its bearing or other members
of the operating mechanism are stick
Ing due to lack of fabrication, thus not
allowing the clutch to become fully
engaged when the pressure is removed
from the clutch pedal. If the mocha
nism is found to be in good shape the
next cause would be insufficient pres
sure exerted on the plates. This might
be caused by weak clutch springs or
springs that have taken a permanent
set after few thousand miles of serv-
fee
Automobile Manufacturers can test
springs for their tension, and, while
great care is exercised in the strength
of the steel wire which goes into chem
and the heat treatment of the same,
nevertheless occasionally springs win
pass 10y inspection, no matter how rigid,
that have not been carefully heat treat
ed, and after some little service they
will take a permanent set and fail to
exert sufficient pressure on the plate to
transmit the power.
The third and most likely cause is
dirty and gummed plates due to neg
lecting to change the Iubrieating oil in
the motor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
CHRISTIAN CHuRcH

Bible school at 10. preaching service Il. Topie
'Christs Church a Glorious Church" Young
peoples meeting $50 Merrill Fish, leader. Top
ic Visions and Tasks" Special service at $50,
observance Of c. r. day. A program Voices
from the World Field will be given by the En-
deavor society
Services in the Asbury Union church Friday
evening Of this week at 500
UNITED LUTHERAN. E. o. Hofstead. Pastor
Services in Esofea at 1880; Bethel at 2.3O and
English Ia Viroqua in the evening at 7;t5.
Choir practice Thursday night N the parsonage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

My engine seems to backfire OF ignite
the charge as it goes into the cylinder.
The spark plugs have been out recently
and are in good condition. This batter
les are now, and the breaker points ars
set up as close as necessary in order to
give a good spark at the plugs. What
is the cause of the baekfirins and the
remedy
1t seems to he a case of carbOnized
motor MiFfiring and overheating usu
ally are good indications that there is
a carbon deposit on the cylinder head
and piston Small protruding particles
of this carbon become red hot and ig-
mite the charge the moment it enters
the combustion chamber. When the car
is moving rapidly the misfring may
not be so aggravated, but when operat-
ing slowly, or possibly idling, the mis-
firing will be in evidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

What treatment is necessary to make
a brake lining stick better?
No treatment should be given brake
lining to make it fit better except keep
ing it clean and maintaining the proper
adjustment on the brakes. When worn
down the brake lining should be replac-
ed. One of the frequent occurrences is
the wearing of the asbestos compound
below the surface of the copper rivets
which hold it in place. This brings
the copper rivets in contact with the
metal brake band, greatly reducing the
retartiing effort of the brake