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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

County Clerk Moore has issued mar
riage licenses to the following per-
sons since the Opening of October:
William T. Wiese and Bertha Lac
deka of Stoddard; George Sievers of
Chicago and Emma Harris of Niro-
qua; julius Sveen of OsseO and Ora
Myers of Whitestown; Roscoe C.Looks
or Of Richland county and Elsie Pot
ter Of Webster; Melvin c. KnudsOn
and Esther Lertson of Hamburg,
Lester d. Miller and Esther McDan-
iei of Clinton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
NEWS FROM BATTLE FRONT
One of Our Boys Tells of Events
at Camp Grant
Camp Grant. Ills. Oct. 6.


Dear Editor: Vernon county is
pretty well represented in Company
B., 34lst Infantry at present. There
are $50 of us in the company at pres
ent and we expect 81 more tonight
from Trempealeau county. Last
Tuesday the companies of the 341st
Infantry were moved to new quarters
and now each company consists of
250 men and occupy barrack and
a half. There seems to be some mis-
take about the number of men assign
ed TO our Company. for one night
this week 26 from Riehland county
came when we We're not expecting
them. Company B. at present is
made up of ITO men from Vernon,
40 from Trempealeau, "A from Chi
cago, and 26 from Riehland county.
We are quite fortunate now for we
have a Y. NJ. c. A. about fifty yards
from our barraek Now that there
are so many soldiers here the Y. M.
c. A. buildings are crowded every
night. We are getting organized
now SO we can have a little sport.
Indoor baseball is ore of the princi-
pal sports and the boxing gloves fur
nish some healthy amusement. Lat
er on we will try to start a company
fund so that we can buy many other
thingsnecessary for our welfare
We find a few interesting jokes
once in q while This is one: Billy
Showan has a new Interpretation of
"the infantry drill regulations" In
stead of "hips level and drawn back
slightly" Billy says: Hips straight
and slightly bent" One cold morn
ing Arch Morrison's fingers were so
numb that he could not salute He
said the regulations should be chang
ed slightly Instead of Fingers ex-
tended and joined" he wants it"fin-
gers extended and froze."
Greetings to all,
Guy II. Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
ARE TWO BIG LAND DEALS
Agent John Stoll Starts His Fal
Land Moving Campaign

Real Estate Agent John f. Stoll
has started his fall campaign of NOV
ing Vernon county dirt in very prom
ising style, certainly ransacting
two land deals of considerable mag
nitude.
He purcased from NJ. B. Thompson
the old one-half section homestead
just west of Bud, including stock
crops and all equipment-a very lie
sirable place, upon which Mr.. Thomp-
son was born a half century ago.
There are two sets of buildings on the
place.
Stoll also traded his BIO acre Spar
ia farm to Clyde Walters of Viola,
taking a quarter section near Ontar-
10, section in Canada and 240 acres
near Ashland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Al an early hour Sunday morning,
a large barn on the farm of Magnus
Myhre was discovered to be on fire.
The neighborhood was aroused but
to no avail, the entire structure be-
ing consumed. The second story
was Sled with hay It was one of
the best barns in that section, esti-
matd TO be worth $500 1t was in
sured for$8U3, and $40O on the hay
therein. 1t is a severe loss to Mr..
Myhre, who is a young farmer and
new on the place, the old Oscar New
ton farm.
Cause for the fire is not known; it
appears to have originated in the
hay NOV. A stranger, who seems
to be demented, was picked up and
brought to town by Thomas Peterson
and others. He was seen in the neigh
borhood the night before. II IS
thought possible he might have slept
in the hay NOV and accidentally set
the fire, but there is nothing to CON
firm any suspicion of him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
d. o. sTEYLINGsON.
SPECIAL PRICES

At Surenson & DahPs the follow
ing prices are offered the next ten
days Economy jars at half price.
Mems winter weight understands in
small sizes, SO and 80 at As cents;
dark onting, worth ~ cents, Is cents;
per yard; II cent gingham per yard,
u cents; best cane sugar II pounds
for S100; matches cents per box;
soap cents per bar,
THE FARMERS STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

The last of the belated tobacco crop
was housed latter part of the week
ten days latei than usual, and some
Of the weed was It good quality, de-
veloped much since the freeze of
month ago The GOODNESS and high
wind of late has not been conducive
to rapid curing, and it is feared a
considerable part of the late harvest
ed tobacco may freeze in the shed
before cured out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
no Other EducationaI Fields

AdditiCnaI numbers 70 me student
exodus are Miss Eva Slack to the
Northwestern university; to Beloit
college, Adolph Fortney; to North
western dental college at Chicago,
Almond Fortney. Owen Chase and
Otto Sanwick; Lloyd Rekkedal of
Westby at New York commercial
college; Misses Esther and Ruth En-
gebretson and Laura Strangstadlien
at st. Olaf college
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Live Stock Shining

The Farmers Cooperative Com
pany viii receive cattle and hogs at
the Southeastern yards at Viroqua,
Monday, October Is and at Chase
burg, Tuesday, October 10th. Have
your stock at the Viroqua yards not
later than 2 p. m. II. A. Hoff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney J. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed his
Offices to larger quarters, on the sec
ond floor of the new Farmers Bank
building, Viroqua, where he may be
found all days of the week excepting
Sunday. 80 If
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
BRING IN YOUR POULTRY

All day of Tuesday next, October
10th will be at the Southeastern
depot in VirOqua to buy and receive
carload of LIVE POULTRY OF
ALL KINDS. Don't be afraid to
come for | will pay the highest mark
ct prices.
ID. o. STEVLINGSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Doing Your Bit?

You know that the Church is neces-
sary for the good of the community
Are YOU doing your bit" for the
church? Stand up for the right and
fight the Devil. Come to the home
like church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

On and after November I'd, first
class letter postage viii be three
cents instead of two;postal cards two
cents instead of one. An d0rp letters
, ppn+g
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Auction SALES

At the Abe. L. McLees farm, 10
miles west of NirOqua, opening at 10
in the morning, a large line of farm
equipment, hive took, etc, will be sold
az auction on Saturday, October 20.
Free lunch at noon HOMELAND, auct-
ioneer, T. O. Morh, clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Removed to New Quarters
Powell & Dawson have moved their
insurance office from the Williams
block to quarters in the second story
of the new Farmers bank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Con Boswell was down to Coon
Valley making Improvements in his
photograph building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Said or Written to the Censor

Gus Morterud: Our new Bloom
ingdale store building is nearing en-
closur. Come over, when complete
and see the most modern business
place in Vernon county"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Two miles east of Bristow and 8
miles west of Yiroqua, Monday,
October y, Ole c. Jensen gives an
auction of live stock, etc. He will
also receive offers on his farm. Sale
commences at 10 o'clock, free lunch
at noon, with Andrew HOMELAND as
auctioneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
80 Hendrickson III hold

Nels Hendrickson viii hold sale
on Pierce Ridge, west of Viroqua, on
Thursday, 18th, offering a usual line
of live stock, implements and other
personal property. Sale opens at l
O'Clock in the afternoon, J. (. Shreve
aucti0neer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Cashier L. L. Lathrop, LaFarge:
"0ur new banking house, which will
be dandy, will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy. We want the Censor man
present at the dedication"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

A special election will be held at
the town han in the town of Harmo-
nv on Saturday, October q, 1917, at
2 CLOCK in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose of raising money to pay over
draft in the towns county highway
funds of S2,733.62 and also $1,000
for repair of town roads and bridges.
JOHN E. LEPKE, Chairman.
Since becoming distinguished by
city mail delivery we are making 9th
er notable deliveries. For instance,
twin girl daughters came to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Wakeman this
morning. Now notice Rockefelier's
representative smile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

lngdale store building is nearing en-
closur. Come over, when complete
and see the most modern business
place in Vernon county"
Cashier L. L. Lathrop, LaFarge:
"0ur new banking house, which will
be a dandy, will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy. We want the Censor man
present at the dedication"
Frank H. Williams; Il remem-
Der distinctly, because was out in
it, that on October 10, eight years
ago, we had fall of snow three in
ches deep, Immediately it cleared
up and we were blessed with six
weeks of fine weather."
Chairman Jos Haugh, Union: "The
farmer who has failed to prosper the
past ten years has either encountered
misforunes, is lacking in manual Wig
or or does not work with his head
In the eastern part of he county we
are favored with exceptional crops
the corn. of course, is a short crop,
but it Is of proper consistency for
seed, some fields at least. Very
few fail to raise wheat for family
-four"
Elijah Tilton: ~ arrived at Chip
pewa Falls after a most pleasant visit
among relatives and friends in the
old home about Viroqua / fond a
warm welcome there. which APP
preciated to the fullest extent But
there are so many vacant chairs and
missing countauces that it is depress-
ing. One finds many Of his dear ones
and friends in the silent city, where
| win rest when my call comes
Travel where you may, no more
beautiful or better kept cemetery can
be found. 1t is a decided credit to
| Viroqua, and / want to compliment
my old comrade, Captain Tate, for
| his zeal in the work Of making the
consecrated spot what it is. For
forty years he has been the master
spirit in this laudable WORK. | en-
| joyed the fair immensely, for it
/ brought to memory many years de-
voted to the society's activities by
myself and others, most of whom
/ have gone to- their reward. ! was
pleased TO observe the fine patriotic
I spirit manifest in war matters.
| When ! marched with the crowd to
the train that bore away the young
soldiers it recalled wildly the days
Of 'G1, when we soldiers, now grown
gray and infirm, did the same patri-
otto duty Ibid not want war then,
/ Ibid not want it now, but in both
cases the inevitable was forced upon
us. ard we must do our duty. The
sediclols, political parlying shown By
some Of our representatives in con
/ gress is worse than the copperhead-
/ ism we soldiers encountered during
the Civil war They deserve to be
treated as traitors were IN those
days. Shame on them. They ought
20 be deported to the ranks Of the en-
envy Wisconsin can't afford TO bear
she od;um Of their political jockying
and cOlgafIisc."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
ROUND AND ABOUT US

In the town Of Bergen Floyd Mum
yon suffered loss Of a portion of his
grain, ignited by a spark from an en-
CINE while threshing.
Stoddard creamery accepts cream
but twice a week, owing to falling off
of milk product.
Stoddard Times reports that U, S.
McKnigh was quite badly injured by
horse. 1t gave no particulars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Frank II. Williams; Il remem-
Der distinctly, because was out in
it, that on October 10, eight years
ago, we had a fall Of snow three in
ches deep, Immediately it cleared
up and we were blessed with six
weeks of fine weather."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Live poultry next Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Joseph T. Braun of Franklin, who
enlisted for the aviation corps, was
ordered to report to jefferson Bar
racks, st. Louis, Missouri, for final
examination. He departed for his
southwestern cantonment 'on Monday.
Braun will be remembered as a driv-
er on Dr. Porter's milk delivery two
or three years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
TO PROVIDE FARMS
FOR men IN ARMS
Amended Curtis Bill Will Be Press
ed for Passage.

American soldiers returning from the
war and American citizens who will
be thrown out OF work when peace
comes and the war industries close
down. will be given opportunity to own
small farms. IL Congress responds IA
vorably to efforts begun here yester-
day by a group OF Senators, to push
through the Curtis bill.
A conference to that end was at
tended by Senators Weeks OF Massa-
chusetts; Curtis, Of Kansas; Harding
of Ohio: Fernald. of Maine. and
Smoot, OF Utah.
The Curtis bill provides that the
government shall make a comprehen-
sive survey Of all available farmland
to determine which OF it can be set
aside for returning soldiers.
At the conference yesterday 1t was
decided to expand the idea to include
former workers in the war indus
tries.
I'VE want to see come out Of this
war for this nation" said Senator
Weeks, the same benefit that the
French derived from their revolution
a century ago. which placed the land
in the hands Of the people"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
WOULD-BE PACIFIST
SENT To ASYLUM
Alexander Campbell Wanted to See
the President.

Alexander Absolom Campbell. farm
er-preacher, of Lee Valley. Tenn.
who arrived in Washington Saturday
morning to bring about world peace.
and demanded an audience with
President Wilson. was sent back home
last night after an observation of
his mental condition at the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital.
The visitor was accosted by De-
tective Jacob Berman at the Union
Station. He made known to the de-
tective his intention to see the Pres
ident.
Berman sent him to headquarters
in a patrol, and from there he was
shipped to the Washington Asylum.
An octogenarian. Robert Liddell. Of
Thompsonville, Conn, was also sent
to the Washington Asylum Hospital
for observation, yesterday, after he
had applied at Red Cross headquar-
ters for a position as nurse. When
unsuccessful he went to the Y. NJ.
c. A. and asked il there was any
mail for him, as he was expecting
a communication from the President.
A policeman was hailed and Liddell
was sent to the Washington Asylum
Hospital
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
.ALEXANDRIANS MUST
Obey SUNDAY Law
Judge L. c. Barley Tells Police
Measure Is Being Violated.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
Z. +. knight & Son,
..na co. l.. q.


Alexandria, Va, Dec. 9-Alexandria
again faces an enforcement of the
Sunday closing law. According to an
announcement, Judge L. C. Barley,
of the Corporation Court. has di-
rected the attention of the police
authorities to the fact that the SUM-
day closing laws are being violated.
At police headquarters today no vio-
lators of the laws had been found, it
was stated.
The last effort on the part Of the
authorities to put into operation the
Sunday closing laws was made Sun
day. June IS, 1916. Nearly 100 persons
representing every line of business
were cited to appear in court the
following day and only two convic-
tions resulted
In order to raise money for its an
nual Christmas baskets, Alexandria
Lodge, No. 75S. Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks, has arranged
for a concert which will be given by
s o'clock Tuesday night in the audi
torium Of its home by the Twelfth
Field Artillery Band from Camp st.
| Asaph. Following the concert, there
will be a dance. Funds raised will
be used for preparing baskets which
will be filled with groceries and dis
tributed Christmas eve among the
worthy poor of the city.
Property belonging to a total OF
twenty-three property owners, or
which there are delinquent taxes
amounting to $3.50, is advertised tc
be sold by Collector of Taxes p. f.
German, beginning at 10 o'clock, Mon.
| day, December II. Unless the prop.
erty owners pay before that time, thi.
property will, in all probability, be
bought in by the city. OF this amount
eleven owners are in the third ward
five in the first; four in the second
and three in the fourth.
Rt. Rev. D. F. o'Connell, bishop Of
the diocese of Richmond, following the
o'clock mass this morning at St
Mary's Catholic Church, confirmed q
class OF 125 persons, Of which ninety.
five were children and thirty adults
A grand jury will meet at Ii o'clock
tomorrow morning in the Corporation
Court, Judge L. c. Barley presiding.
A number Of criminal cases will be
presented, among them being the
cases Of two soldiers charged with the
larceny Of an automobile.
City council is scheduled to meet
Tuesday night, although it Is not ex-
pected that there will be a quorum,
as most of the members have planned
to attend the mass meeting that night
in the opera house, which win be ad-
dressed by Representative C. C. Car
/ lin.
Rev. c. d. Bulla, D. D., formerly
pastor of the NJ. Z. Church South OF
this city, today preached at that
church before large congregation.
Under the auspices Of the Parent
Teachers Association, an oyster Sup
per will be given from until Q p. M,
Thursday at Lee Camp Hall.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
THE TOWN CRIER

The Congress Heights Public I'm
provement Association will hold a
regular meeting in the public school
this evening at s o'clock. Several
matters Of importance will be taken
up.
To raise funds to enlarge and i'm
prove their present quarters q bazaar,
will be held by the Ursiline Sisters
at the Holy Family Day Nursery, 519
Fourth street northwest, beginning this
afternoon and running until Friday.
Officers are to be elected at q
meeting Of the Piney Branch Citi-
zens' Association this evening at the
Iowa Avenue NJ. E. Church, Four
teenth and Emerson streets.
The Legion of Loyal Women II to
hold its annual meeting tonight at
s p. m. at the residence Of Mrs.
John A. Logan, Thirteenth and Cliff
ton streets. instead OF the Public
Library.
Charles F. Nesbltt f. to speak on
What the Government is Doing for
Our Soldiers and Sailors in the Way
of Insurance" at a meeting Of the
Mems Club OF Christ Church parish,
Georgetown. this evening at O'Clock
at the residence of George A. King
1911 Twenty-eighth street.
A lecture for the blind will bs
given at the Library of Congress
tomorrow evening. at s:15 o'clock, in
Pavilion Z. DR.. Samuel J. MacWat-
ters viii speak on Browning's "Abt
Vogler.'
The Atkinson Bible Class of the
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Wisconsin avenue below NJ street
northwest will hold its annual oyster
supper next Friday night from to
p. m.
DR.. william Earl Clark, who ha,
just returned to Washington after
five months service in the American
hospital at Neuilly, France. will speak
before the war reliet section Of the
Twentieth Century Cub this after.
noon at o'clock in the lecture room
Of All Souls Church. Fourteenth and
L streets.
Special services celebrating tht
emancipation of the negro by
Abraham Lincoln will be held in
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
N street near Tenth, next Sunday
evening. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew
pastor of the church, will be in
charge.
"The, Effect of the War on the
Negro Problem" Is the subject OF
an address to be delivered before
Bethel Literary tomorrow evening
in the Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church
by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard
University.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
JEWISH RELIEF FUND
SMELLS AT MEETING

Nearly half Of the 800 fund which
the Y. NJ. H. A. proposes to secure to
aid the Jewish relief fund. was raised
at a meeting yesterday afternoon in
the, hall. at 1927 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
Ben Levison. presiding. addressed the
association on the need for co-opera-
tion in raising their expected contri-
button to the national fund. and ad-
,tised that collection be taken up at
the meeting.
More than $45 was collected.
Plans for the formation Of a glee
club for the association were discussed.
Herman Norwood was designated to
take charge of arrangements.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
RATION ON Is CENTS
PRESCRIBED BY WILEY

War prices need have no terrors for
those who follow the advice of DR..
Harvey W. Wiley. the national pure
food expert. So. at all events. says DR..
Wiley:
For Is cents a day a man OF seden-
tary habits. he says, can get a we'll
balanced ration.
He suggests as a sample days menu
any combination OF these foods:
One pound of wheat, corn, rye. barley
or buckwheat
One pound OF potatoes, two pounds
Of carrots, beets or fruits, or four
pounds Of turnips.
One pint OF milk or an ounce Of but
ter.
Moreover. he says, the potatoes
should never be peeled. but steamed in
their Jackets. The peeling. says he. is
the most nutritious part of the potato.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-10
5000 SINGERS
JOIN In GREAT
MUSICSERVICE
Secretary Baker Predicts
War Will Be Won by
Tuneful Americans.

Victory will come to the singing
army!"
Secretary Of War Baker made this
declaration in q brief address ip the
Central High School yesterday after
noon at the mammoth national COM
munity "sing" held under the aus
pices Of the National Community OF
Women. who will convene for three
day convention here this morning.
Approximately 5000 persons Joined
their voices in patriotic song In the
high school auditorium at I o'clock.
At the same hour like demonstrations
were held throughout the country.
THE army that sings the hardest" ="
Secretary Baker continued, will
| fight the best, and you can rest as
sured that the American army Is
going to sing the hardest. Just such
a movement as this will guarantee a
continuance of the 'songful attitude
among our troops SO hong as they are
on the battleields."
Vocal Slackers Absent.
Every person present seemed to en-
! Joy the singing keenIy. There were
no vocal slackers. There were many
songs. naval songs and hymns.
Churches. synagogues. cathedrals.
social settlement houses, hospitals.
penitentiaries, theaters. moving pic
ture houses. schools and homes
throughout America rang with the
strains Of patriotic songs at the same
hour.
Among the features at the Central
High School exercises was a rendition
of a new song. entitled Ten Thou
sand Times Ten Thousand" by Carrie
Jacobs-Bond, author Of "a Perfect
Day." 1t was written especially for
the occasion.
Several songs. including the ma
tional anthems OF France and Eng
land, were sung by Nine. Eleonora
De Cisnerof. of the Metropolitan
Opera House. All Accomplishments
were by the Marine Band.
Christmas Tree and Flag.
While the hymns. Come AL Ye
Faithful and Holy Night" were
sung, the auditorium was darkened
and a glittering Christmas tree re-
vealed. with a gigantic American flag
as its background.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, suffrage
leader. directed the singing OF
America" and Mrs. A. NJ. Blair.
president OF the Rubenstein Club. led
in singing THE Star Spangled Ban
ner"
Guests Of Honor were: The March
ioness of Aberdeen and Temair, presi-
dent Of the International Council OF
| Women; Mrs. w. Z. Sanford, treas
urer of the council; Mrs. Torrington,
president OF the Canadian Council OF
| Women: Vice President and Mrs.
Thomas r. Marshall. Speaker and Mrs.
Champ Clark. members OF the Cabinet
and their wives, Ambassadors from
England. France. Russia. Italy and the
Argentine Republic. Chief Justice Ed
ward Douglas White, Surgeon Gen.
William Z. Gorgas and wife. the wom-
ans committee, Council OF National
Defense; Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert c.
Hoover, John Barrett. director general.
Pan-American Union; DR.. and Mrs. H.
n. MacCracken, Vassar College. and
members of the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Pan-American Scientific Congress