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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fire.

Man and wife quarrel but seldom
part for both might do worse. When
a man jumps from one rotting cotton
tire to another cotton tire or hose -
which is no better-he jumps out of
the frying pan into the FIRE. The state
agent of the indestructible asbestos
protected tire was here last week and
showed it was nearly impossible to
pull the rubber loose, where other
tires loosen and have so per cent of
repairs. DR.. VIM. Trowbridge and I.
Knutson bought Wise men see this
tire coming to the front. but just as
with the Ford car, no Viroqua dealer
would take the agency. Ask Buchau-
an if he doesn't get 20 per cent better
gas mileage? Seven Viroqua stock
holders of this company's 5000 are
now receiving their share of a stock
bonus of a million shares, worth few
hundred dollars to some. So much for
fake companies and progress.
Watch for my, lot sale in Butts adj
dition. Ten lots sold this spring, four
houses being built Will have a sale
in August. Wake up. Look. Listen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
Notice Of Teachers Examinations

Vernon county teachers examina-
tions in the first. second and third
grade subjects will be held at the
court house in Viroqua, August Ii, IA.
Examinations will also be held at
Hillsboro, in the high school building.
August II, Is.
Applicants who have never taught
must furnish evidence that they have.
attended training school or nor
NAL school where they have done the
professional work required by law.
Examinations will be conducted ae-
cording to schedules; consequently it
is necessary that applicants report
promptly at eight O'Clock on the
morning of the first day Applicants
are also requested to furnish legal-cap
paper. ink and pens.
MAUD E. NEPRUD, County Supt.
Viroqua, Wis, July "a, 1917.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25


force" mean?
A body Of troops charged with the
duty of holding in check a body (gen-
orally numerically superior) Of the enc
my while the main efforts of the army
are directed against another portion OF
the hostile forces.
Can you give any information about
a -attlesnake on flag with the motto,
"Don't Tread on Me?" We think il
was about 1775 and that later South
Carolina adopted il.
The "rattlesnake flag" was widely
used during the Revolution. 1t was
white and bore the image of a rattle
snake either coiled up ready to strike
or cut into thirteen pieces, each OF
which was marked with the initials
Of a colony. When the snake was
coiled it bore the legend beneath it
Don't Tread on Me" and when the
snake was depicted in sections the leg
end United or Die"
Figuratiyely the serpent was sup
posed to signify wisdom and vigilance
and the thirteen rattles on its tail the
thirteen colonies. Another rattlesnake
flag is said to have had field Of red
and white stripes with the rattlesnake
extending across them. The snake flag
was used by the southern states from
1776 to June, 1777, but we cannot find
that it was ever adopted officially by
South Carolina.
Which is the iarboard side Of a ves.
sci?
The larboard side of vessel Is the
left side when one stands with his face
toward the bow or forward part. The
opposite term, starboard, is the right
hand side as one looks forward. The
term larboard, however, has given place
to port In sea vernacular.
What signifies the letter of the al
phabet as used to designate subma-
rines in the United States navy7
Submarines of the United States navy
are assigned letters to distinguish the
class to which the vessels belong and
numbers to distinguish each individual
vessel. All submarines of similar con-
struction are given the same letter.
For instance, all the r boats were con-
structed about the same time and on
practically the same plan, all the B
boats are of similar construction, and
the same applies to the boats Of the
G class, the Fl class, the K class, etc.
1t is probable that the submarines Of
foreign countries are designated In this
manner for similar reasons.
There seems TO be some confusion as
to whether il is Puerto Rico or Porto
Rico. Which is preferable and why?
puerto Rico" is the correct Spanish
form, while porto Rico has always
been the generally accepted name of
the island In English. Porto Rico is
part of the United States, and there is
no reason why we should not use the
English name any more than we
would describe Havana as "Ha-
bana."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

Let T.N.Deaver figure on that house
or barn easement and silo you are GO
ing to build. Contractor for all kinds
of concrete work and cement blocks.
Work guaranteed and prices right. Tel
ephOue No $40 12.+f
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
Sunday Ice Cream Notice

Orders for ice cream will be filed
only from TO 10 a. II. and to p. N.
on Sundays We positively will not
change these rules.
THE VIROQUA CREAMERY COMPANY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
Right in a Sense.

The woman who boasts that she has
the best Of husbands is not wholly to
be believed although she may have the
best of one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
Important That You Heed This

Insure your tobacco crop against
damage by hail in the reliable Hart
ford Insurance Company Beat &
Larson are agents for the towns OF
Viroqua, Jefferson and Harmony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

Patient-What would you think of
a warmer climate for me, doctor?
Doctor-Good gracious, man, that's
what l am irving to save you from.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

For SALE-24 acres of land in the
city limits of Viroqua, or will trade
for a new model Ford or Overland
touring car. About II acres broke
and planted to tobacco, cucumbers
and a large, nice garden. No i'm
provements. If taken in ten days,
will include all crops. Land adjoius
Andrew B. Forums in city. o. S. Oh
son, Viroqua RI. 30
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
MARRIED
NOTICE

At the home Of the brides parents, in Hillsbor,
Minnie Jewel. Rev. Wesley Markee officiating
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
This Means You

Sell what you don't need and buy
what you need at the big Community
sale next Saturday al Franklin's paint
shop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

What countries have fixed maximum
pricos for wheat?
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgium,
France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Swe-
den, Russia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

For SALE Seventy acres Of saw
timber. Chas. Conoway, Westby. 29-4#
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

Please tell me who rang the Liberty
bell in 1776 when the Declaration Of
Independence was signed. Has the
name ever been given in history? /
have been told that the janitor or SEX
ton of Independence hall rang il and
that he was so overcome with emotion
that he died of Joy. Can you tell mo
whether any such statement as that
has ever been given in history?
Dr. Ellis p. 0berholtzer in his Phil
adelphia, a History of the City and Its
People" says: "At the time (the day
the Declaration was signed absolutely
no notice was taken of the action of
congress. No diarist of the day saw
fit to mention any public demonstra-
ton. All was quiet around the state.
house. No boy shouted to a gray hair
ed man in the steeple. Ring, grandpa.
ring That IS a story out OF the
fecund fancy of George ippard, a
popular Philadelphia novelist of the
nineteenth century. The bell was ST.
lent on that day"
note that the union jack 10 The
correct British flag to be unfuried by
those who would so honor that eoun-
try. Please give brief history Of this
flag.
The first union Jack was adopted
In 1606, soon after the union of Eng
land and Scotland under James |.
Jack" is supposed TO be corruption
Of JAG" which was the common alb
breviation OF Jacobus, or James. The
union jack combined the ancient flag
of England, the red cross of st. George
on a white field, with the ancient flag
OF Scotland. the white cross OF st. An.
drew on blue field
The union of Great Britain and Ire
land QS0D introduced a third cross
into the union jaek-the red cross of
st. Patrick, which was a satire, like
the cross of st. Andrew.
Was General Howe Of the Revolution
any relation TO Admiral Howe, who fig
ured in the same conflict?
General Sir William Howe and Rear
Admiral Richard Lord Howe were
brothers. They were grandsons Of
George II. and were younger brothers
of the officer who had fallen near Tt
conderoga In the French war.
In the pictures we see of Columbus
landing at San Salvador he carries
flag, which he plants on the sand.
What flag was this?
When Columbus landed at San Sal
vador. taking possession in the name
of Ferdinand and Isabella. he planted
the Spanish flag which bore the arms
Of CASTLE and Leon. He also had with
him the flag of the expedition. which
was white with a green cross in the
center and the letters T and I under
each arm OF the cross respectively, and
above each letter was a golden crown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

For SALE Registered Jersey cat
tie yearling bulls and bull calves y
registered cows, ali fresh since April
20, = of them have heifer calves: also
Z yearlings. j. Marion Allen, RI, vi
roqua, r 2, LaFarge. 2S-3
FOR SALE-l60 acres, 5 miles from
Niroqua, 100 under cultivation, ball
auce fine timber and pasture. Fair
buildings, good well and windmill,
running water il pasture. Nineteen
choice cows, 3 two-year-eld steers, ;
yearings, 10 calves, "a head Of fine
sheep. All stock and machinery and
one-half of the crops go with farm if
taken right away. II acres corn, 10
of barley, IA of oats, 81 spring wheat,
Is of.buckwheat. Il of tobacco, 15 of
hay. Price $1,000. Shreye Il Tres
eder. 30-2#
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25
WANT AID. COLUMN
For Sale
For Sale

For SALE Or exchange--Small farm
of 81 acres at Retreat. Good house
and large barn, good orchards and
good springs. well-located, with some
heavy timber. Price reasonable. In
quire of Mrs. c. a. Battles, DeSoto.
r. 2. 29-2wA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-07-25

What does the phrase Containing
force" mean?
A body of troops charged with the
duty Of holding in check a body (gen-
orally numerically superior) of the enc
my while the main efforts of the army
are directed against another portion OF
the hostile forces.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
The Wednesday Club.

The Wednesday Club had a most in
tercsting meeting with Miss Frances
Thames on May eighth The roll call
was answered by giving an Indian
name and it's meaning. Mrs. H. G.
Rohr, read a paper on Indian Myths
and Legends" In this sch gave the be-
lefs and crceds on which the Indian
character is founded. After hearing
this paper ones respect for the real
Americans" was greatly increased.
Mrs G. II. Hicks read paper On
dian music. She told OF the work
done by Liurancc collecting Indian
melodies on phonograph records. BY
this means much has been done re-
Gently to interest people in Indian
music which is said to be very beau
tful.
On this program there was an in
novation in the form Of story telling.
Miss Thames delighted the club with
two Indian Myths, "Thc Legend Of the
Trailing Arbutus" and "Thc Robin,
told in charming manner.
After this refreshments were served
and the club adjourned.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
GOred by Bull.

Mr.. S. l.. Moore, we'll known citi-
zen Of Waterloo, narrowly escaped
death at his home Friday morning
when an infuriated bull attacked
him and knocked him down, inhicting
several severe injuries upon him. Mr..
Moore went to the pasture early Fri
day morning, carrying a pitchfork as
a protection. The bull rushed upon
him and pinned him down before he
could make any move to protect him
self He was knocked down three
times and had his leg broken in three
different places. The bull left after
making the attack and Mr.. Moore
dragged himself to the fence, making
his escape to safety. He called friends
who came and carried him off on a
stretcher. His condition was so seri-
GUS that he was brought to the hos
pital here and the bones OF his leg set,
also receiving other treatment AL
though severely injured Mr.. Moore con-
siders himself lucky in getting away
with his life. He Is now steadily re-
covering from tho injuries and shock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
Peden.WiISOIl.

An event of much interest and sur
prise was spread abroad to friends and
relatives when Miss Nora Wilson was
married to Mr.. Levers Peden Satur-
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The
marriage took place in laurens at the
residence Of Rev. j. l.. McLin. Miss
Wilson Is the charming and attractive
daughter Of Mr.. Geo. d. Wilson, who
lives near Laurens. Mr.. Peden Is the
son Of Mr.. Tom Peden Of Gray Court.
For the past year Miss Wilson has
been teaching in the high school de-
partment at Gray Court Owings, where
she mako a marked success OF her
work and won also the goodwill and
love OF the people. Mr.. Peden Is q
progressive farmer in that community
and young man Of noble characteris-
tics. being highly esteemed by his
many friends and acquaintances.
Mr. and Mrs. Peden Will make their
home In Gray Court, where life of
happiness and prosperity is wished
for them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
More Students in Reserve Corps.

Mr. d. Herbert Sullivan, a Laurcns
boy, who is taking the Civil Engineer
ing course at Clemson college, was
among the 20 juniors selected to take
special training for the reserve Off
GERS training corps at Clemson college
this summer. He will be allowed, with
others, to complete the senior year.
Young Sullivan has taken fine stand
in his classes and an active part in
athletics at Clemson. He recently
won the medal offered by the Pendle-
ton chapter Of the U. ID. c. for the best
essay on The Part that Old Pendlcton
District Played in the War Between
the States. He read this essay last
Thursday at the memorial exercises
held at the historical old Stone
Church. Ray Taylor, son of Mr.. Flctch-
or Taylor, of the Watts Mills, is an
other one Of the young men selected
to take the training course. He has
been making a splendid record at
Clemson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Take notice that on the 18th day OF
June, 1917, will render final ac-
count Of my acts and dongs as Ad-
ministratrlx Of the estate OF Sisley
Carter, deceased, in the Office OF the
Judge OF Probate OF Laurens county,
at II o'clock a. m. and on the same day
VIII apply for final discharge from
my trusts as Administrative.
Any person indebted to said estate
Is notified nnd required to make pay
mcnt on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred.
MATTE MILLER,
Administrators.
May lG, l9l7.--l mo-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
MRS. n. AMELIA ANDERSON.
Died Thursday and Buried Friday I'm
LnurCnS Cemetery,

Mrs. n. Amelia Anderson. widow of
the late Harvey Anderson and daugh-
ter OF the late Sheriff Oswald Richard
son, died at her home in this city
Thursday morning at the advanced age
OF IG years. Death was due to a har-
denng OF the arteries largely incident
TO advanced age. She had been in i'll
health for several months, but had
been seriously ill for only few days.
The funeral was held at the I.au-
rens Cemetery Friday morning, a
large number of people attending. The
!'oral tributes were extremely bcauti-
full, the grave being fairly covered with
iowcrs. The services were conducted
by the deceaseds pastor, Rev. w. A.
Fairy, Of the First Methodist church,
a number of the old-time hymns be-
ing sung by Il choir of mixed voices.
The deceased is survived by six chill
drcn, as follows: Mrs. JOS. II. john
son, Of Spartanburg; Miss Lola Andcr-
son, Miss Josie Anderson, Mrs. a. II.
Sanders, w. II. Andcron and E. O. An
dcrson, all Of lIaurcns. Mrs Andcr-
son was a consccratcd Christian wo-
man. interested in all the higher things
of life and greatly cndcarcd to all
those with whom she came in contact.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
8 S 8 8 8 3 8 & g 9
Local and Personal Mention. s.
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IS 8 8 8 5 3 y s 8 8 \ 3 8
Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Thomas
a son.
MI. Milton j. McCucn, of Princeton
was visitor in the city Monday.
MI. w. G. Mitchell, Of Mountvillc
was in the city Monday.
weeks stay here with hcr mo,hor
Mrs. e. f. Tollison
Col. }. L. Nacllcn, OF Princeton was
visitor in the city Saturday.
Mrs. Annie G. f. Brookshirc has rc-
turned to her home in Florence after
Mr. Rhett Reid spent Thursday in
opartahburg Visiting his son, who is
there as a member Of Co. ID.
Mr.. Otis Huff has returned to thc
CITY from Gainesville, Fla, whore he
mas been attending college.
Miss Julia Sherard of Ninety Six ;s
visiting Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Gilkcrson
on North Harper street.
Miss Julia Childress has returned
nome Tor the summer after success
ful year in teaching.
Mrs. }. Il. Minter and sister. Mrs.
smith, of Scladia, arc visiting Mr. and
Mrs. +. p. Mintcr
Judge II. &. Watts has been spend
ing several days in the city with his
brother, Maj. W. 4. Watts.
Miss Margaret Dunlap. who is now
student at Winthrop college, has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
r. T. Dunlap.
Mrs. j. Il. Simmons. Mrs. c. w. Car
rett and Mr.. and Mrs r. L. White Of
greenwood were here Friday to at
tend the funeral Of Mrs. Harvey An
derson
Mrs. {. NJ Clarke spent several days
in Greenvillc last week visiting her
son, Mr.. a. G.. Hart, who was among
those who left for Fort Oglcthrope
Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Tribblc, who holds re-
sponsiblc place in the Washington
navy yard, is visiting his father in the
Holly Grove section who has been very
sick
Mrs. Eston Medlock. who underwent
an operation at the hospital several
weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently
to be removed to the home of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. j. Arthur Taylor.
Miss Rebecca Dial has returned
home after completing course in a
Boston school OF expression She has
already been proffcred 4 professorship
In large Tennessee college for next
year.
Misses Genie and Corinne Aiken,
teachers in the Youngs school, we're in
the city Monday makig preparations
for their return to their home at
Strothcrs following successful year
OF work.
Eugene S. Blcasc. ESD, for many
years member Of the Ncwberry bar,
spent Thursday in the city with his
daughter. Mrs. j. r. Workman and MI
Workman Mr.. Blease has decided to
give up his practice in Ncwberry and
will move to San Antonio, Tex, to
make his home. He was on his way
there when here Thursday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

Special lot ladies' hats (shapcs), fine
quality, latest creations, only 9Sc.
j. G. Burns & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
NAVY HONOR CAEDS
PLACED IN WINDOWS

U. s. Navy Publicity Bureau Issues
Cards to be Placed In Windows OF
Naval Volunteers.
Washington, May 1l.-That every
body may know from which homes
men have gone forth to serve their
country In the navy, and as an inspira-
tion to others to follow, there has Just
been issued from the press OF the U.
8. Navy Publicity Bureau, a card with
the following inscription:
"A man from this house la
now serving his country at the
front in the United States
Navy"
In the upper corner OF the card ap-
pears the impressive seal OF the navy,
while below space for the sigma
ture OF the commanding officer.
The cards are now being mailed,
first to all OF the apprentice seamen at
the naval training stations aid they
will eventually reach every man in
the service. After being signed and
distributed they are to be mailed home
and placed in the window of the
house as n mark of honor as we'll as
constant reminder of duty 10 the
young man who still hesitates In the
face Of the country's call for men.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
Error In Adycrtisement.

In the advertisements OF Dodge au-
tomobiles carried last week the price
for the touring car was given as $7S5.
This should have been $685.. f. O. b.
Detroit. Mr.. j. FIamp Stone, of Clin-
ton, Is agent Of this car and reports
aging prospects.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
At Methodist Church.

Rev. w. A. Fairy will preach a SER
mon next Sunday at the morning hour
on Patriotism" A cordial invitation
to the public to attend the service.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

Let show you the many advan-
tages OF the Quick Meal" Oil Stove
all sizes in stock.
S. NJ. & e. H. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR UNION
CONYENES HERE SATURDAY
Sessions to Last Through Sunday Ey-
cning. Prominent Speakers to Make
Addresses.


The first annual convention of tbc
LaurcS District Christian Endcavor
Union. composed Of the Christian En-
dcavor societies in Ncwbcrry. Able
vile, Greenwood and Laurcns coun-
ties, will convene in the PRESBYTERIAN
church Saturday evening at s o'clock
with The meeting Of the executive com
hhft,cc and the registration OF dele
gates. This will be in the nature of
a preliminary meeting to the real con-
Vcntion which will begin Sunday
morning with an address to young
people The features of the convcn-
ton Will be the addresses by Bert
Corcoran, Of Charleston, Sunday after
noon and c. c. Hamilton, field rcprc-
sentative, Sunday evening. These ad-
dresses will be OF interest TO The pub
| nc IN general, while the remainder of
the program will be Of particular in
tcrcSt to the Christian Endcavor work
crs. Tho pubic, however, is invited to
lall the sessions
| The following attractive program
viii be carried out:
Saturday Evening, O'Clock.
Meeting District Executive Committee.
Registration of delegates and assign
ment to homes.
Sunday Morning, fl O'Clock.
Regular church service; special ad-
dress to young people.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

We are headquarters for Ball Broth
crs Fruit Jar all sizes and styles in
stock; give us your order now.
S. NJ. & E. II. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

Special hoe sale Saturday 100 chill
drens hoes. Just right for the ladies
and children to work .heir vegetable
patches with-Saturday, 10c each.
j. G.. Burns e Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
To Build Potato storage House.

Keeping abreast with the movement
for the production and conservation
Of food stuffs, Mr.. r. A. Cooper has let
a contract for a potato storage ware
house for preserving sweet potatoes.
The warehouse will be built under
plans furnished by Clemson college
and will have capacity Of thous-
and bushels. 1t Is claimed that pota-
toes stored In such warehouse will
keep much longer than those stored
or banked" in the ordinary ways.
SDcciaI sale ladies' and chidrcn's
white slippers for summer wear, oSc
to $1.4S
j. G. Burns &c Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-27
PAPERS IN VIENNA
 COMMENT ON BREAK

AMSTERDAM, April 27.-The rup- ture of diplomatic relations between Austria-Hungary and the United States is declared by the Vienna pa pers to be a logical consequence of the state of war between the United States and Germany. AustrIaHun- gary and Germany. are one in all things, the newspapers insist.
 In general the rupture of friendly relations which have lasted for more than a century between Austria Hun gary and America is regretted by the press of the Austrian capital. which incidently expresses the view that the Austro- Hungarian aide memoir which followed the American inquiries re- garding Austria's position on submar- inc warfare contained many hints for the maintenance of peace.