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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

The Bank of Viroqua has erected a
magnificent electric Illuminated clock
on the front of its bank building on
Main street, not only adding material
" 10 the appearance of the business
section, but providing a convenience
that will undoubtedly be greatly APP
preciated by the general public
The most distinctive feature of the
clock, other than its unusually artistic
appearance and the perfection of its
construction, and mechanism, is the
complete set Of Westminster chimes
with which it is equipped. Thesc ring
every quarter hour and may be heard
practically as far as the clock may be
seen
The big clocks are operated by cleo
tricity from a master clock inside the
building, in the main banking room.
This is an especially handsome struc-
ture Of bronze and plate glass con-
struCtion, with l3-inch dial, and guar
anteed 10 keep practically perfect
time Every minute the hands of the
big clocks are 81 at ahead one minute
bY electricity governed by the master
clock within. the connection between
the tN o instruments being perfect and
insuring correct time on the large
clocks on the outside as Well as on the
master clock inside The clock is at
tachcd to the front of the bank build
ing At a sufficient elevation TO be plain
IN visible from all parts Of the street.
The clock is seven feet in height, by
thrce.in width, of dark green bronze,
with col per hood and bottom Both
faces of the clock are alike, the dial
neing surmounted by the words Bank
# Viroqua" ~ large illuminated let
tiers This is pso-i.led by sheet of
copper in which are cut the letters,
laid over pure pearl white glass, with
crystal plate glass upon the outside
The dials of the clock are 30 inches
in diameter, on pearl white glass, with
crystal glass on the outside.
Cashier w. F. Lindemann of the
Il ank of Viroqua, offers the following
explanation of the beautiful West
minister chimes, consisting OF FIVE tub
ular chime bells, with which the clock
is equipped, giving interesting infor-
nation regarding the chimes them
selves as we'll as explaining the OBJ
iects which have prompted the bank
TO offer the public the many advan-
tages to be derived and enjoyed from
this beautiful clock:
LAS home institution serving the
people of this locality njoying your
good will and business favors, we have
IN the past endeavOred TO show our
appreciation by presenting our pa
irons with calendars and novelties and
otherwise recognizing your co-opera-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
IMPORTANT BANK CHANGE
MAJORITY OF STOCK SOLD IN
FIRST NATIONAL
President Proctor Sells Most of His
Interests 70 Minnesota
Gentlemen

Attorney H p. Proctor, who is pres
ident and majority stockholder in the
First National Bank of Viroqua, has
disposed of the greater portion of his
interests to some Minnesota gentle
men who were here last week and
cOnsummated the transfer. Mr. Proc
tor established a second bank here
about fifteen years ago and he has
watched the infant grow to be second
only to one in the county Now he
feels that his profession and other in
terests should claim most of his time,
hence the transfer. He will still be
identified with the institution as a
stakeholder.
Annual meeting of the bank will
occur next Tuesday, and until then
the management for the future will
not be known, but it is safe to say
that no radical changes will be made
The gentlemen who have acquired a
majority of stock are experienced and
successful bankers +. c. Heneman
is active president of the First
National Bank of Dalaton, Minnesota,
H. g. Heneman is active vice-presi-
dent of the State Bank of Lester
Prairie, owning interests in other
banks and stakeholder In the Com
munity Investment Company of St.
Paul. E. G. Simpson is an Iowa bank
er of many years experience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Short News Stories of Interest
Pick Ups Censor the Comngs
and
Auto painting at FrankIin's.

Auto painting at Franklin's.
Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Have youc auto painted. Crank
lin.
Your auto painted for about half
city prices. G. Franklin.
Call and see the special fall lum-
Der bargains at the Nuzum yard.
Storm sash at the Nuzum yard.
Buy now while stock is complete.
DIR. Chase, dentist, Office in Ma
tional Bank building. Phone 81.
Frank Mills of West Prairie re-
turned from a North Dakota trip
Mrs. Helen Nance of Hillsboro is
;ci.ir ts.n ziSter, 4.44s. fsTeS, Chsp-
man, in this city.
Place your orders now for No. /
wood. VIII commence hauling soon
as roads permit. Grant DE Witts
Go to Aliens blacksmith shop Gin
Newton and get your horses shod with
never-siip shoes or the com non shoes.
Notice to Mystic Workers: Open
installation. refreshments, entertain
ment and u good time. BE sure 10
come.
M. S. Curtis, Maustou. writes,
''the Rowell roller feed mill bought
from Chas. S Slack over 4 year ago
is doing satisfactory work. y
Cash and Carry and 10 per
cent off for cash. This is the market
basket idea that is gaining prominence
in the cities, and cuts the high cost
of living. j. Omundson, Opera block.
Miss Laila Spellum. roommate Of
Catherine Munson at University Chad
bourne Hall, was over from Lacrosse,
a guest of the latter on Sunday. She
was accompanied by John Brindley
and James Caldwell.
I'm an item last week speaking of
the death of Mr.. Fay p. Briggs, the
well-known travelling salesman, the
CENSOR inadvertently said he married
Miss Marry L. Briggs of Readstown,
instead of Mary L. Bliss.
Geo E. Southworth, LaFarge, or
dered, over the phone, a l2x20 wood
tire hollow wall silo and p Hoosier
extension silo roof from Chas. S. Slack
to get in before the raise in price
which took place the first OF the year.
j. Henry Bennett announces that
he will hereafter continue the prac-
tice of law at his office in the Linde-
mann bank building where he will
give clients interests personal atten-
tion. 39-tf
Mrs. Ellen Olson writes home
from Texas that on Christmas day it
was very hot and dry at Marlin and
that holiday time seemed not possible
under the changed conditions from
Wisconsin. She expects soon to ac-
company Mrs. L. NJ. Rogers to Vir-
ginia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Wells Fargo to the Front

Viroaua and community will be
pleased to learn that Mrs. Lind, our
express agent, who has served US so
faithfully the past decade, mas re-
ceived a substantial cash present from
her employers. She advises us that
Wells Fargo Company h 5 given
away millions to their employees this
season, a very commendable act. es-
pecially under existing conditions.
Not All corporations. it seems are
stony hearted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
THE PAST AND FUTURE

The year just ~losed was one
of progress for Viroqua, and for
Vernon county in general. In
town, village and city improve
ments were very extensive, when
consider the abnormal expense
in building operations. In roads
and bridges we trebled the past
season; ii clearing lands and in
creasing acreage we did much;
in lettering live stock there was
marked Improvement: in dairy
ing we grew byleaps and bounds;
educationally, religiously and in
works of philanthropy we did
our part creditablY.
In fact Vernon county has not
known an era of more genuine
progress and up-build, and the
CENSOR extends Fluctuations to
the people for what was accomp-
Slished in 1916, with the hope
that 1917 viii be fully as fruitful
in well-doing The Provider for
man and his wants has showered
His blessings here abundantiy.
We ought, sincerely, to appre-
preCiate them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

tion In making this serviceable and
successful banking house
Years OF prosperous banking have
been made possible only by your sup
port. We wanted to show our appre-
citation in substantial way and have
therefore purchased of the manufact-
urers, the McClintock-Loomis COM
pany of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in
Guiding the exclusive rights for this
city, a large handsome clock combin-
ed with a set OF the softest and most
beautiful chimes ever heard in any
city OF the old or new world.
THE CHIMES
Lord, through this hour
Be Thou our guide
So, by Thy power
No foot shall slide"
Everyone who has lived within
sound of the bells of Westminster is
familiar with the verse given above.
The origin Of the carlton has never
been positively established Some
writer's accredit it TO a Mr.. Cronch,
who was pupil OF Or. Randall, Reg
Jus Professor of Music. This, however,
is disputed by other writer's who. ac-
credit 10 10 DR.. RandaPs conception
OF the idea taken from a mOVementin
the fifth bar of the opening of Haen-
dels SYMPHONY, II know that my Re
deemer liveth. The chimes were
first fitted 10 the clock of the Uniycr-
sity church, st. Mary the Great, in
Cambridge, but were not copied until
they were reproduced on very large
scale in the Victoria clock tower of
the house Of parliament.
"At the quarter, half aud three
quarter hour, these chimes will ring
out in various musical combinations.
At a quarter past the hour, four
strokes Westminster; at half past the
hour, eight strokes - Reveille;at three
quarters past the hour, II strokes
Cathedral peal, and on the hour, 10
strokes Westminster; followed by
the striking of the full hour, in a clear
vibrant tone.
May we hope that the chimes will
mean something to all of our people
that they will have message for the
youngster on his way to school-a
thought for the business man who hus-
ties through his day; solace for the
old: an inspiration for all
Every day of the week the chimes
will he sounding their message - the
of warning spoken in time; the
the chime Of rejoicing; the lament in
time Of sorrow. This chime will be
all things to all men for it is going TO
belong not to us alone, but to men and
women and children of our commun-
ity."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
THOUGHTS OF oLDEN DAYS
DIR. Gaines Recalls Many Familiar
Names at this Yuletide

FRIEND MUNsoN; Please find en-
closed check on account of subscrip-
ton. This day and date finds me in
this old Illinois city where | am visit
ing my son Harry and family, being
the first time / have seen the wife
and children These are the first
three grandchildren of the little freck-
le-faced kid, Ed Gaines, who used to
slide down hill in Chapman's back
yard and also back of Greve's rock
with Herb and Flora Chapman, the
Lindemann boys, Morley boys and girls,
Gorslines, Adkins, Davis, Rusk, the
McKie girls and many others whose
names cannot recall at the moment.
| am wondering how many of the boys
and girls who went to school in the
old stone school house when it was
first built, are grandparents, and how
many of them are with their grand
children during this Yuletide. Some
/ know have passed, but most are still
among the living. Verify time do fly.
Very sincerely yours,
f Il. GAINES.
Kewanee, Illinois, Dec. "a, 'l6.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Is IL Epidemic There?

A correspondent tells that the fol-
lowing happy marriages were consum-
ated among prominent Westby young
people last week:
Anton Anderson and Pauline Olson.
Selmer Neprud and Hulda Hauge.
Scoop Olson and Gladys Jefson.
Clarence Brendum and Hildur Gal
stad.
Joseph Brendum and Miss Hanson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
ONE CHANGE ATcoURT HOUSE
Inauguration Day Not Marked by Any
Functions Not Even Cigars

Billy Showan, the ianitor, and the
CENSOR editor marched upon the coun-
ty seat palatial quarters at noon on
Monday expecting 'suthin, but nary a
thing doing, not even a cigar in sight.
All hands were at their stations as if
nothing had happened-and there
wasn't except that all officers but the
sheriff entered upon their renewed
terms. Perry A. Cowden succeeds
Frank III. Rogers in that place, and ii
he performs as well his duties as the
retiring officer has he will have earn
ed the commentator of the public.
He starts well by making Mayor w.
+. Garrett his under-sheriff, a man OF
experience in the place and of wide
acquaintance. Deputies have not yet
been named. Sheriff Cowden gives a
bond for $4,000, with j. L Stoll, J Z.
Nuzum, Geo. w. Schroeder, CD. Kueb-
Ter and F. NJ. Minshall as surety.
Amund Belland enters upon his third
term as treasurer, giving a person al
bond for $500 signed by H. p. Proc
tor, Fred Eckhardt, Henry Lindemann,
L. S. Goodell and o. G. Munson.
Register Mork is a fixture almost
like piece of furniture attached to
DdNlbk uCCu dOSCul lIOHf
that Office but four years for the past
twenty His bondsmen for $1,000 are
j Z. Nuzum and w. f. Garrett. His
deputy is the young returned soldier,
Melvil o Tuhus, who has been in the
office for four years except during bis
southern engagement.
Somewhat worse for his government
service because of rheumatism, Berlie
Moore renews his contract with the
county for the sixth time as county
clerk His bondsmen are Frank Burn
ham and John Clark, for $1,000, and
he renames T. o. Mork and Melvil Tu-
hus as deputies.
District Attorney c. j. Smith com
mences new term with W f. Linde-
mans as bondsman or $1,000.
The name Costing is like a house
hold word in connection with the Of
fee of clerk of the court. The new
young clerk, Ernest Costing, was APP
pointed then elected to succeed his
well-known father, Henry c. Costing.
He gives bond for $1,000 with Mar
tin Root and Andrew HOMELAND as
surety.
Fred Fl. Gohde will again do the
honors of high coroner. His bonds
men for $500 are Otto K. Davis and
DR.. NJ. Surenson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Opening of Feed and Lodging House

Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Wistenberg ex-
perienced rush st the opening of
their Hotel Rest auSant on Saturday,
both town and country people Joining
in the inauguration OF the neat and
tidy place Their front dining room
kitchen in the rear. On the second
floor are sixteen comfortable rooms
There is also full basement to the
place. The new place was construct
ed and is owned by Albert Skrede, and
leased to the Wistenbergs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Their Wedding Anniversary

Forty relatives and friends from
Salem, Viroqua and Westby gathered
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Shower in Westbv and gave them a
very pleasant surprise. it being their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary
They were presented with a silver
table set and a bounteous dinner was
served. All enjoyed the daY, especial
lY the bride and groom. A GUEST.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
WAR HORSES WANTED

Your reliable horse buyers, who
have been buying horses from
you in the past, are back again.
They want to buy 100 Horses
and Mares, from a years upwards,
weighing from 1000 to 1900 lbs.
Do not fail to bring your draft
horses if you have any, as l want
same. Will be at Viroqua from
January 8 to II, La Fargo Jan.
5. Westby Jan. 6, Viola Jan. 8,
Coon Valley Jan. 8, West Prairie
Jan. II. Also will buy young
mules in good condition, from
1000 to 1900 pounds.
JOSEPH & LEVI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Reassessment for Two Towns

Growing out of the meeting held
some weeks ago, the state tax com-
mission ordered re-assessment of the
towns of Kickapoo and Whitestown.
In the former place the work is now
proceeding with Thos. J. Bergen, in
come assessor of Crawford county, and
Former County Clerk Frank Gander
on the job. Geo. w, Schroeder of
this city, and Peter Knudson of La
Fargo, are appointed to reassess
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Flrst In vim His Good Hand cash

County Treasurer Belland has big
credit mark for Treasurer John w.
Wadoeil, tax collector of Webster
town, who, on the last business day of
the olo year, paid in full every de-
mand of the state. He was first to
pay in any portion of town or village
tax assessments to the county treas
urer. i feather for Webster and her
lively cash custodian
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
This is NoLie

| know | have the reputation of be-
ing the greatest prevaTicator in the
land, but it is no whopper when l re-
mind you that | have taken the Old
paper about 40 years, and / don't feel
like breaking up housekeeping yet.
So here's for the balance of my life.
Hope I'll outlive the advanced sub
scription. JOHN +. SLAGLE.
LaFarge. December 27.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
GRACIOUS ACKNOML

THE CENSOR makes apprecia-
alive acknowledgement to its loyal
subscribers. In the three weeks
pay-up campaign they have come
to the front in unprecedented
activity. There has been scare
ely a protest because Of the pro-
pOsal to increase the subscrip-
tion price, knowing fuii well
that the conditions warrant the
advance. We have wanted all
to have a chance to pay at the
old rate, and are glad that so
many have ayailed themselves
ofthe privilege, thus saving them
money.
THE TIME LIMIT
The time limit when all may
pay at the old sl00 rate is ex-
tended to JANUARY Is. Dor {
fail to remember this, and call
at the Office or send the money.
READ THE TAG ON YOUR PAPER,
then pay arrearages and as many
years in advance as you may
wish, mot exceeding i've years.
at Sl00 per year. DO 1T NOW,
and save money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Live Stock Shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Company
will receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
day, January and at Chaseburg,
Tuesday, January the 9th. Bring IN
your stOck,we will be there.
a. A. HOFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Made DEPENDENTS Happv

The Christmas tree and program at
the county asylum, Friday night, we're
largely attended, and an enjoyable
occasion. Music. distribution of pres
ents to inmates, brief talks by Revs.
Rendestvedt and Rutter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

EDITOR CENSOR: / wonder who is
an older teacher in the public rural
schools than /? Who reports? | am
as. G. f. GOODMAN.
Mt. Tabor, December %.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

Merton Hall and wife came from
North Dakota to holiday among rela-
tives and friends in these parts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Our Boys Win in Corn Contest

In the great northwestern corn con-
test covering several states, two vi
roqua boys rake in some honors and
cash, Leon Chase and Clyde HusChka
of Viroqua, both winning premiums.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03

Westminster Chimes Strike the Passing Hours
The Bank Vroqua Instal Handsome and Chime
Town Clock on Building
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-03
Who is Older in the Profession

Kewanee, Illinois, Dec, "A, 'i6.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-10

At the inception Of the war in Eu-
rope there were some outlying places
not connected by long lines capable Of
commercial transmission Of telephone
messages. Since then the telephone
companies have extended their lines
across the continent and so improved
transmission that it is now possible
to communicate by lOng-distance tcle-
phone with any section of the United
States. AS an instance may be cited
the new line down the East coast to
Key West, Fla, which will probably
not be commercially self-sustaining for
many years, if then, but it was done
in anticipation Of the needs of the
government, and the strategic impor"
lance of having not only the whole At
lantic coast, but the entire country In
speaking distance Of Washington.
All government messages and husl-
ness are being handled on a prefcrcn-
tial basis, with right Of way over COM
mcrcial messages. This enables the
government to instantly command APP
proximately 20,OO0,00O miles of cx-
change and toll lines which connect
over 100000 telephone stations.
These include the private branch OK.
changes Of all great utility, Industrial,
and transportation companies; oil the
great commercial and financial estab.
lishments Of the United States. Thus
the government officials have almost
instantaneous access to every center OF
activity. These toll and long-distance
wires reach every town, hamlet, and
crossroads Of any Importance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-10

= State Of North Dakota, County OF
Burleigh. In district court, Sixth ju-
dicial district.
c. B. Little and Minnie N. Nef,
Plaintiffs
Burleigh Wood and Mr.. Wood, her
husband: Blanche Parker and
George Parker, her husband; Kittie
Van Etten, Merlen Van Etten and
Hughes Van Etten, the heirs Of
Georglana Van Etten, deceased, and
tho unknown heirs of Georgiana
Van Etten, deceased, and all other
persons unknown claiming any in
- terest in or lien or incumbrance up
on the property described in the
complaint, Defendants.
The State of North Dakota to the
Above Named Defendants: -
You and each of you are hereby
summoned and required to answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff in this &C.
ton, the original Of which is on file
in the Office of the Clerk of District
Court, Burleigh county, North Dakota,
and to serve copy of your answer
upon the subscriber at his office in
the city Of Bismarck, Burleigh county,
North Dakota, within thirty days after
the service of this summons upon
you, exclusive of the day of such
service, and in case of your failure
So to do, judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint
Dated this 10th day of July, 1917.
F. E. McCURDY,
Attorney for the Plaintiffs. Residence
and postoffice address, Bismarck.
North Dakota.
To the Above Named Defendants:
You will please take notice that the
above entitled action is brought for
the purpose Of quieting title to that
land described as the west 100 feet
Of lots 60 and co., block (S), North
ern Pacific First addition to the city
OF Bismarck, Burleigh county, North
Dakota, and you are hereby further
notified that no personal claim Is
claimed against the above named de-
PENDANTS or any of them.
F. f. McCURDY,
Attorney for the Plaintiffs. Residence
and postoffice address, Bismarck,
North Dakota. 7-13-6t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-10
NOTED ' { PEOPLE LEF1.HANDED
Many Famous Painters and Writers
Have Been Ambidextrous-Hobby
Of Late Charles Reade.

sAmbidexterity was one Of the hob
bfes cherished by the late Charles
Reade. DIR. Alexander Mott Of New
York and Doctor Pancoast Of Philadel
phia could use. either hand with ease.
So could Leonardo da Vinci and MI
chelangelo: Holbein used his left ny
preference; Mcneil made his oil paint
inrs with his right hand, but his draw:
inEs and aquarelles with his left. !.
Julius Caesar and the historian Taci'
tus are said to have been left-handed:
rs we'll as the philosopher Schopen'
hauer, the late Queen Victoria and Tor
mer Speaker Cannon.
As to the lower animals skilled o.
servers disagree. Gould and Brinton
believe that they use the two sides OF
their bodies indifferently. Bardele6en'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-10
EXTEND PHONE LINES
Companies Enlarge Systems to
Aid Uncle Sans War Work.
Government Can Now Command In
SANITY About 10000, 900 Miles Of
Wire Covering Country.

The right arm Of successful military
operations is ability to communicate
rapidly and maintain that communica-
ton. That is vitality necessary in
preparation, no less than during ac-
tual operations. To that end Uncle
Sans council of national defense has
been cooperating with the various tel
ephone and telegraph companies. 1t
has received very hearty assistance,
and statement justmade by the COM
mittee on communications Of the adj
visory commission Of the council of
national defense gives an idea Of the
extent Of this help.