davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Fine Corps Proaram

Patriotic Instructor Mary L. Brown
has been working for TWO months on
The fne program which was preset I'd
at the meeting Of Alex Lowrie relief
corps last Saturday. and it was surely
huge success. twenty-five of the
members were ia old style, mirth-pro-
voking costumes, and held down the
boards as entertainers About one
hundred were present. II was In the
nature of a Buckeye or Ohioreunion-
about forty being from that state,
some having been here for over sixty
years. Mrs. G.. G. Brown was one Of
the distinguished guests, having been
the first white child to come TO Niro-
qua. Mesdames MaryL. Brown, Henry,
Ogden. Edith Smith, Graham, Miller,
Miss Edith Hope Smith and others
had places on the program Follow
ing the entertainments, most appro-
pirate refreshments were served Corn
bread, twisted fried cakes like moth
er used to make, wheat coffee and
brown sugar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
MURDER OR ACCIDENT?
SAM HOOK PERISHFS IN FIRE
Al SEELYBERG STORE
Crave Suspicion Entertained that In
fortunate Man Was Murdered
and Robbed

VirOqua community was shocked
Saturday morning to hear thar Sam
Hook had been burned to death in a
fire which destroyed his store at See
lvherg, one mile north of LaFarge.
The building was discovered in flames
at about $50, and was nearly consum-
ed. Mr.. Hooks body was not recov-
cred until after the sheriff aud coroner
arrived II vas frightfuily burned.
Investigation by the coroner reveal
ed the presence of many suspicious
circumstances. The door was open
but the bolt was locked Money and
shoestrings we're scattered In front of
the building MIR. Hook was fully
dressed. 1t Is rumored that he had
quarreled with certain parties the
night before. Four parties were
brought over here from LaFarge and
questioned by District Attorney Smith;
two of them still being held pending
developments, However, no evidence
has yet been found which will warrant
them being bound over, andthe whole
affair is shrouded in mystery.
Mr. Hook was deaf and dumb. about
50 years of age, unmarried and lived
alone in the store. He was brother
of Gus and viii Hook and Mrs Geo.
Griffin of this city. His mother, Mrs.
Angelina Hook, resides with the Crit
fms. and the sad news was terrible
shock to the aged lady. Funeral was
held Sunday, those in attendance rom
here being Mrand Mrs. Paul Lawre nee,
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Hook, Mrs Gus
Hook, Rudolph Woltgram aud Mrs.
Angelina Hook.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
GETTING FAIRPLANs IN SHAPE
No Racing Auction Sale viii be a
Big Featme

AT the regular meeting of the exc
cutive committee of Vernon County
Agricultural Society held last Satur-
day. it was decided that there would
be no racing for the coming fair Fif-
teen hundred dollars was appropriated
for other sports
Superintendent for the different de-
partments were elected, F. w. Alex
ander taking place of r. T. Bentson
and Herb Mills elected instead of
Chris WEIGH being the only changes.
a few changes were made in refer
ence to rules and regulations of en-
tries.
John Z. Stoll donated a purse Of SIS
for premiums to be given to boys or
girls under fifteen years of age for the
best exhibit raised. from his or her
garden First premium So 90, End
s. 90, 3rd $500, 4th and 9th Sl.00 each.
Donations for auction sale at fair:
Neil Owen, pure bred hens and one
pure bred rooster; Sever Tally, ] calf,
J. A. Doerr, pig: L. NJ. Thompson.
high grade Red Plll calf: Vim. Best,
chickens. Sewers cards were return
fed, stating they wifi have something
for the big sale on the last day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Death OF J PROMINENT Nan

Mr. Elias Il. Homstad died Mt the
home of his daughter at Rockland,
where he moved two years ago, May
first, from pneumonia For more than
"A third of century Mr.. Homstad was
prominent in Vernon county affairs
and politics He repeatedly repre-
scented the town of Christiauia on the
county board and was familiar and
influential figure in county and other
political conventions Mr.. Homstad
was a native of Norway, born 76 years
20. After coming to America he
lived In Clark county for a time He
Is survived by wife, sons William, Os-
car Edgar aud Carl, and daughter,
Mrs 6. r. Berg, the latter of Rock
land. To them the sympathy of all
friends is extended in the loss Of a
kind husband and father and one re-
spected in life and revered in death.
Funeral was held at Newry church
on Saturday last, when large con-
course OF old friends and neighbors
gathered to pay last farewell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
STAR FILM FLASHES

Tomorrow, Thursday, Warren Ker-
rigan comes in an unusually fine pic
ture The Silent Battle IL will be
difficult for you to pick a flaw In this
fine picture The price is only 10c
Friday a special Mutual master pic
ture, The Oval Diamond, will prove
an interesting mystery picture Of high
standard for l0c Saturday, Love Thief,
Fox feature with Gretchen Hartman
one of the new Fox stars. The pic
ture is rated unusually good as are
most of the Fox productions. 10 and
i5c.
Monday the great Carmen Fox lea
ture which Of course stars Theda Bara.
This is a picture of unusual situations
and thrills. See the horse and rider
plunge over a hundred foot cliff. The
rider is severely injured in this scene.
Only l5c
Liberty No. IL and good comedy fiji.
ers will make up the Tuesday bill but
the patriotic feature of the week will
he Wednesday when Robert Warwick
characterizes Nathan Hale n The
Heart Of a Hero. Six reels Of this "a
NOUS story and the hero who regret.
ted be had but one life to give bis
country. Can We not see YOU out u
more Of these splendid picturesy We
know who you are and We miss you.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Just the Cashton Kind, That's All

Axel Kingsland, farmer from near
Viroqua, dropped off here the other
day and Immediately began to imbibe
in a peculiar kind of drink that is
not very well known in these parts
After a sufficient quantity had been
consumed, Mr.. Kingsland went over
TO the curb. united team of horses,
climbed into the wagon and drove of,
After he had been gone short time
the farmer who owned the rig missed
his property and made inquiries. He
soon found out that a stranger had
AIKEN the outfit. He notified Marshall
Luce and the two started ia pursuit.
Before they got out of town, however,
the befuddled Kingiand came back
with the team. He was locked up and
the next morning paid fine and costs.
After getting his release. he soon
tanked up again and was put behind the
bars. Kingland told the officer that
he thought he was in Viroqua and
that the team belonged to friend, so
he took it to drive out little way to
see his sister. We have heard of
many brands of booze. but this kind is
a new one to U.S. Cashton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Old veteran Passes Away

The remains Of Veteran Ben Rogers
arrived here last Thursday, and frn-
eral was conducted by Pastor Bullock
n the Christian church Friday morn
ing. iuterment at Brookyille. Mr..
Rogers passed away at the soldiers
home at Waupaca, where he has lived
for the past two years. He was mem
Der of Co 9 18th Ohio, sounded in
battle Of Chickamauga
Deceased had been a familiar figure
for many years, moving here from his
farm near ReadstOwn. He issurvived
bv one son, three daughters Mr..
Rogers was past eighty years Of age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Ordered to Resign

Wishing no doubt to show the folks
at home hat his resignation from the
Office 9 justice of the peace was not
20 bis liking, but the result of orders
from headquarters, Captain Buffers
sends the CENSOR a letter from the
Adjutant General. which follows:
FROM; The Adjutaut General.
TO: Lieutenant Chas f. Bntters.
SUBJECT: Resignation of the of
flee Of Justice Of the peace.
J.. You are advised that your hold
ing Of your commission as First Lieu
tenant and battalion Adjutant in the
National Guard is Incompatible under
the law with the holding at the same
time Of the Office Of justice of the
peace.
2 Being under Federal call your
duties as a military officer are para
mount to those Of any civil character
and You are therefor requested to re-
sign from the latter position
O. HOLWAY, Adjutant General.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
More Vol Cubs Killed

And here is good news for sheep
raisers. Tilfred Hokland and Bernard
RnmseY brought in the scalps of five
wolf cubs, the contents of den which
they discovered between Springville
aud fssofed in jefferson town last
Wednesday, Treasurer BellaRd paid
them $50 ia bounty money They re,
ceive a like amount from the state
They reported that they shot al the
old ones but were unable 10 hit them.
Keeping up the good work, Mike
Stoehr discovered a den on the Bangs
berg farm in the same town bring
ing in four cub scalps. He reports
that he did not get a glimpse Of the
old pair This makes eighteen Of the
little sharp-nosed pests up 10 iate.
This is already more than were do
stroyed in the two previous years
and the year is vet young.
And still they comet Treasurer Bel
land phones us that he has just paid
bounty to Albert Steenberg on i've
cubs, which he captured on the farm
of Albert Tewalt 10 Genoa,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Observation-Disclosures
Lone Bandit Touches Passengers
for ValuableS

The daily papers of Wednesday last
stated that bandit, wearing blue
overallS and dark coat, pushed the
flagman from the train, held up the
conductor and then robbed every pass
enger in the Pullman sleeper on the
Northwestern train Tuesday night
between Lacrosse and Sparta. AS
the train neared Sparta he jumped
and made his getaway with all his
loot. which was no small sum.
A man captured and tonhned in the
city Jail at Lacrosse giving his name
as John Schaefer was on Saturday POI
sitively identified as the man who
held up n Northwestern passenger
train, Sheriff Webber announced.
Conductor William Frenz of Baraboo,
who was one of the men who held his
hands in the air while the bandit lid
his work took one look at Schaefer
and said: That's him" Schaefcr
denies any knowledge Of the holdup.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Always Loyal

Since the close Of the Civil war,
Ontario village and i'm mediate com
munity has numbered a greater num-
Der of old veterans than almost any
section in the county. No wonder,
then, that In these days of the worlds
greatest war, Ontario is furnishing a
considerable number of enlistments
20 the eolors a correspondent tells
that George Downing, Joe Woodland,
Joe Resch, Dry Collins. Henry Pitkin,
Charley West, Clyde Lamb, Addison
Willard and possibly others, have en-
rolled with the Tomab company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Antomobiles SUNDAY

The following owners Of cars have
promised to use them TO take mothers
70 the program at the Christian church
next Sunday morning at 10: William
Best. Ruds0n Drake, Willard Graham,
Don Fish. Merlin Rusk, Chris WEIGH.
OTIS Buxton, Roscoe Jennings, Samuel
Henry, George Harris, Charles Nor
risoi4. Asher Gorsline, Geo. Getter,
Harry McClurg, Leslie aud Lloyd John
son. Chester Wakcman, Anton Olson.
and Pearl Fisher. Phone To George
Harris. No 100, names of mothers who
will come II called for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
MAY CLOSE SCHOOL
DeIco Light News
G.. J. KUEBLER, Agent,
Nirooua, Wis.

&. J. KUEBLER, Agent,
Viroqua, Wis.
DEAR SIR: Increased prices for ar
natures, storage batteries and all
raw materials and labor are making
it necessary TO increase the price Of
Delco electric light plants No. 2JS to
s3500O, No. PIG to 1920 90 aftci July /.
Business conditions warrant making
increase Immediately, bat We are post
poniug this FOR sixty days and allow
ing you 10 sell a limited number
DOMESTIC ENGINEERING Co.
Dayton, Ohio, May l, 1917.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09

All farmers and their wives should
rememb that Prof. Kraege speaks
at the Opera house Friday at 2 and 8
O'Clock y. III. These lectures are alb
solutely free. All expenses are borne
by the Viroqua Advancement Associa-
tion, Incorporated, whose purpose in
securing this agricultural expert is to
further the interests Of better farm
ing in this community. The assOcia-
ton extends a most cordial invitation
to every one to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Live Stock Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Company
will receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
dav. Mas 18th. d a { Chaseburg,
Tuesday, " 3 tn 18th. y o u
are satisfied with market prices at all
times, ship with Us. II. A. HoFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING
Captain Tate Elected President for
36th time

Annual meeting of Viroqua Gene
terry Association was held Monday
night j. Henry Tate, II. =. Proctor
and Mrs. Wyman were reelected
trustees, Captain Tate being elected
president for the Both consecutive
year. Report of the finance commit
tee, F. Nj. Minshall, Fred Eckhart and
o. G. Muuson, was presented by Sec
rotary T. o. Mork, and accepted:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09

With the return of more season
able weather, work on the new Farm
ers' bank Is progressing rapidly The
basement and vault walls have been
completed and erection of the super
structure is proceeding
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09
Mothers Day

Mothers Day program. Sun
day,l 10 an. Bring your mother.
Heard a b u [ our contest
Blues were ahead Sunday. Or
dered more buttons. Bible school
broke all records of attendance
last week. Christian Church,
Viroqua, Wis. J. Fl. Bullock,
Minister.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-05-09

Automobile accessories, Goodyear
and Firestoue tires. New stock on
hand. Solverson's garage.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
Prof. A. L. Davis Scores
On Violin.
East Nashville Churches Scene of Musi
cal Treat.
Local Talent Assists.

Prof A. l.. Davis, of Chicago, gave
violin recital last Monday night at
the First Baptist Church, East Nash.
vile. OF which DR.. W. S. Ellington is
pastor. The young violinist charmed
the audience with several classical
selections which evoked several en-.
cores and polished his reputation as
virtuoso of extraordinary ability.
Miss Ruth B. Allison, easily main,
tanned her prestige as a sweet singer
and her numbers were highly pleas
ed. Mrs. A. E. little as pianist credi
tably accompanied Prof Davis and
Miss Allison besides rendering with
tone and skill TIL eFifth Nocturne.
The violin recital was referred tC
as one of the most entertaining musi
cal treats of the current season. Prof
Davis will appear at other loca
churches and all who attend will BIZ
delightfully."- and profitably benefited.
DR., w. S. Ellington speaking of thu
violin recital said: Prof Davis is al
artist and deserves the encouragement
and patronage of the music loving PEG
pie of our city"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
FIRESlDE SCHOOL.

Mrs. Nancy ]. Brandon and Mrs. A.
A. Green of Monticello, Ark, are
spending some days in Nashville as
guests of the Fireside School. Mrs.
Brandon is member of the First
Baptist Church and Mrs. Green is a
member of Brooks Chapel Baptist
Church of Monticello. Both are active
in their own churches and are leaders
in Fireside School work in their town,
each having large club of Hope.
Mrs. Florence Burnett Rayner has
returned from her trip in Arkansas
where she was most successful in her
work for the Fireside School.
Another Fireside School worker
Mrs. Matte D. Griggsby, is preparing
a trip through Kentucky and other
states, in the interest of the work
She expects to leave on Saturday max
ing her first stop in Guthrie, KY, and
expects to be away about six weeks.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
Our Churches.
Shiloh Baptist Church.

The Sunday school of the Shiloh Bap-
fist Churchopened promptly at $3.50
o'clock with Superintendent T. S,
Smith presiding. The teachers and
scholars were on time. The very in
teresting lesson was reviewed by the
superintendent.
At the eleven o'clock hour the pastor
filed the pulpit and preached Won
derful sermon. There were great
many visitors present and all enjoyed
the services. Rev. Alfred from the
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church preached al
able sermon at three o'clock.
At the night services the pastor
preached again. We are sorry to state
that the pastors wife Mrs. c. c. Ro
land is very i'll at their home in West
Nashville on the Clifton Pike. We
hope that she will be out in a few
days. Brother McGoffie has had al
operation performed at the Mile Halt
Hospital and we also hope for hin
a speedy recovery.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18

Church. Rev, @. B. Taylor, pastor. FIT
teenth Ave, Baptist Church, Rev. A.
w. Porter, pastor. Mt. Lebanon Bap-
fist Church. Rev. l. S. Davis, pastor.
The Lords Supper was administer
ed at this church and the interest ran
high. Lily of the Valley 9Th Ave-,
Baptist Church, Rev. E. W. Hawthorne
pastor. Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Rev.
H. A. Alfred, pastor Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, Rev. J. A. Brown, pastor. The
pastor and Rev. Hunt did the preach
ing. Rev. ]. A. Brown, who is indeed
an exceptional young minister and pas
tor, delivered the Odd Fellows annual
sermon to that great Order, which held
their services at the Spruce Street
Baptist Church, Rev. VIM. Haynes, pas
tor. 1t is stated by many of the old
members of the Order that the Rev.
Brown crowned himself and the Order
with glory in his Mastery delivery
of the sermon to mammoth crowd of
the leading men and women of the
race whom had gathered to hear words
of wisdom from the speaker Taber-
nacle Baptist Church, Rev. H. NJ.
Burns, pastor Pastor and Rev. E. W.
Hawthorne did the preaching. New
Hope Baptist Church, Rev. j. c. Hard
ing pastor, n. Sixth Street Baptist
Church, Rev. j. T. Tunstull pastor
Fosters Chapel Baptist Church, Rev
G. b. Bolden, pastor. Beech Creek
Baptist Church, Rev |, w. Easily pas
tor.
The Minister'S Alliance is making
many new and helpful observations a
long all lines of its ministerial rela
ton and duty tothe general public
welfare. The plans for the entertain
ment of the messengers who will come
to the city to attend the National Bap
fist Sunday School Congress was the
leading feature of the meeting Mon
day morning The ministers present
pledged themselves by unanimu.
vote, to request all of the Baptis
Churches of the city that are repre-
scented in the Ministers Alliance t
contribute five dollars each to tn
finance Committee which was appoint
ed to raise sufficient funds to take car
;, of the expense of the Congress. T
say ludl Jllttl is all lllGdl IlllnlSl6IS ~
lance practically in progress whic
d meets each week at the Chapel of tn
[, National Baptist Publishing House t
1t draft plans for the general advanc,
st ment of the Baptists intesest of tn
&c city is a mild way of expressing tn
IS same. The great question of the hi
tiOnal Mothers Day as proclaimed b
the Government of the Unite State
4 was discussed, and many helpful fac
u were ascertaiied from the same 1t Wa
decided that the Black race must |
taught more and more to honor II
mothers of the race, and give to the
,e their proper place in race buildin
S. and in Outstanding the worl
70 Founded upon these facts, Honor ii
+" father and mother, that your da!
as may be long on the land that Il
IS. Lord thy God giveth thee" Therefor
is the respect and care of Mother is II
IS. command OF Christ. Possibly the la
Y words of executive relation that we
~ spoken by Jesus WERE behold,
a take care of Mother; as He was Ian
ing yonder upon the Cross.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. c. H. Clark, d. d. President,
n. Rev. j. L. Harding, Secretary.
= Rev, e. W. Hawthorne, REPORTER.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
DIVINE SERVICES.

Preaching at 1870 a. m, by the pas
tor, subject, 'Unpossessed Possessions"
The speaker will endeavor to describe
the many and great possessions that
belong first to the people of God, and
second that belong to the church of
God Special services in the afternoon
under the ospices of the Superinten-
dents department of the churches of
the city. This service will be held at
p. M, and the pastor will deliver a
special sermon to the superintendent
! Subject, Christian Stewardship,
Preaching at $3.50 p. m, by the pas
tor, subject, Perpetual Youth" The
public is invited to attend these ser
vices during the day Sunday Sunday
is also fifty cent day for all of thu
members of the church, let each ant
every member be present with hi
amount.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
Mrs. Rosa A. Rose Dead.
Prominent in Church and Fraternal
N:.nInr T,,paro1 Toroalu Attend


Mrs. Rosa A. Rose died Friday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Traynor,
10 Johnston avenue. She had been
ill of typhoid fever for several days.
Her death came as shock to the
people of Nashville who knew her as
one of the highest types of Christian
womanhood. AS a wife and mother
she excelled. Her memory will al
ways live in the hearts and minds
of the people.
Rosa A. Lucas was the wife of W..
P. Rose and daughter of the late
Fannie and VIM. Lucas. She was
born in Robertson County, Tenn,
April 10, 1858. Was married to w.
P. Rose April 90, 1891. She leaves
husband, two sisters. Mrs. X. Y.
Traynor and ouisa M. Bell, and one
son, VIM. P. Rose, Jr. She Joined
St. John A. NJ E. Church in 1875
under the pastorate of the late Rev.
]. w. Early when only eleven years
old. She was educated in the pub
lie schools of Nashville and Central
Tennessee College, now Walden Uni
versity. She taught school in the
county school for number of years
before her marriage. She had quite
a reputation as a singer and Travelled
for quite a while as leading soprano
singer of the troup of Central Ten
nessee College. She was member
of the Golden Cross East Star, la
dies department of the Masons, Coli
Leaf Court Calanthe, Mosaic Chapter
G. A. P, Phyllis Wheatley, Valdez
Circle She held every position il
her church from Sunday schoo
teacher to deaconess. A Christian II
the pure and genuine sense OF tn
word and lived life as far abov
suspicion as above crime.
At st. John A. M. E. Church tn