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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22

It takes a pretty plucky man to fill
the shoes of Virgil Foster, semi
pro baseball umpire. During
baseball season the fans call
him a robber and when he reads
the gas meters in winter the
housewives call him the same
thing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22

Applewaite says that he
can beat the man that invented
the game Of pitching horse
shoes. He is in a class all by
himself at this game, and bars
no one. If there are any slick
ers at the sport, who would like
to meet Applewaite, let's hear
from you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22


The Spanaway first team was
swamped by the Parkland seconds
last night at Parkland. Final
score, AS to IA. The three Park
land teams claim that they have
won 23 games this season, with
out a single defeat.
In the fast game at Fife last
night, the second G. p. S. team lost
to the Fife high school quintet by
a AZ to % score. Snypp and Carl
son were the college stars, while
Sicade, Wizard and Tenzler play
ed good ball for Fife.
Tono and Winlock A. C.'s will
tangle at Centralia Saturday night
for the championship of South
western Washington. These two
teams have been disputing their
ability for weeks, and all efforts
to arrange games between them
have failed until this week. Tono
has q powerful team. Winlock's
record for the season is practical
ly as good as that of the coal min
ing town.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22

The Merritt twins, age 8 years,
clever boxers, will make a trip
south this summer, where their
father says he will travel with
them. on a vaudeville circuit.
They have had professional
training and are very good.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22

Teddy Disch, one of the City's star
bowlers and semi-pro baseball
players, was elected to succeed
Art Graham as manager of the
Stone-Fisher baseball team in
the Twilight league this esason.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22
SEASON TICKET
TO PERSON WHO
ANSWERS RIGHT

'sIly sHAnc The Times is offering valuable
prizes for the best solutions to the problem An
swers must be in the hands of the Sporting Ed
itor by next Thursday evening, March l. That
gives you whole week in which to figure it out.
There is no catch to the problem 1t is based upon
playing rules of baseball and the plays mentioned in
the problem have occurred in ball games and are liza
BILE to occur any time.
The problem was compiled for The Times by Billy
Evans greatest umpire in the world, and America
greatest authority on the Interpretation of baseball
rules.
Evans considers the problem one of the best that
has ever been worked out.
There are no restrictions anyone may send in an
answer.
The Times will print the correct solution March g
together with the names of the prize winners. Ali
answers MUST be in the Sporting Editors hands
Thursday March 1, by 5 p. m.
For the best solution to the baseball problem The
Times will give away one pass to Athletic Park
good for any game played there during 1917.
For the second best answer, The Times will give
S. book Of baseball tickets good for admission to any
game at Athletic park.
For the third best answer, The Times will give a
$3.50 book of tickets.
Remember there is no catch to the problem. A
close study of baseball rules will show how the play is
possible.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-22
With the Amateurs
This Column Is Devoted to Upbuiding Amateur Sports
All Items Should BE Phoned to Main 9181 or Main II
By BILLY CAIRNS
>~~~~>sSS~~~~-~~~~S>

not said a word regarding his
plans for the season. Loosen
up and tell the fans what you
are going to do, Ray. Don't
keep up longer in suspense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
Cathedral Choir

Fourth number of lecture course
scheduled for Monday night failed to
materialize and will be arranged for
later. The reader, Miss Buckley, miss
ed the train at Sparta. Next number
will occur Saturday night. Seats on
sale at DahFs drug store Friday morn
ing,
The Cathedral Choir will present
some of the worlds greatest orato-
rios. anthems. ehoruseS and favorite
hymns In proper balance and pleasing
Sequence, great ringing Handel
Chorus gives way TO the sweet. simple
strains Of 4 Love to Tell the Story
As The Choir includes n splendid male
quartet and ladies' quartet, these. to-
gethcr With solo. duet, trio and double
quartet. gives the widest variety and
color in presentation of the different
numbers
The Choir for the season Of 1916.19l7
Is under the leadership of MIR. Thurlow
Lleurance. the well known American
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

composer. lie has written hundreds
Of musical compositions, some of
which are sung 10y such well known
singers as Julia Culp. Mildred Potter
and Alice Nielsen. He is also one Of
the best coInetists in the country. His
presence with the Choir as pianist as
well as directgr gives that quality Of
leadership which united with The splen
did personalities and abilities Of the
individual members. insures true rem
dition of these great religious classics
Following the appearance Of the Ca.
thedral Choir at Sioux Falls. s. D.. this
comment appeared: The music loving
people OF Sioux Falls are today ac-
knowledging a debt Of gratitude to the
women Of the Baptist Church for hav-
ing brought into their midst that grand
galaxy Of siugers-the Cathedral Choir
Each member was an artist and each
number gem"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
-OBgTV AIRY

Marie Tolena Neprud born August Is. ls2s. in
Nordre From Gulbranjsdalen. Norway. She came
to America about eS years ago She was married
TO Christian Neprud and they we've blessed With
nine children seven of whom are living. Mrs.
Sven Hoien. estby; Anton, Martin ana Theodore
o. Ava anehe. Mrs George bakken. Sud. Mira.
Gilbert tttten. CashIon: Mrs Hans SeVersnn.
estby. Sh- died January p. at her Old home
near Avalanche at IN are of s. year and months.
Funeral services WIS held st the Coon Prairie
church conducted by Pastor 6slycrsou. January "a
At bis farm February IS occurred the death of
Hans THOMPSON from peTniclous ansInis after five
years ( suffering he was 81 years. { mo tbs 26
GAYS Deceased vas wei known farmer in the
town Of Jefferson, this county, wherc he lived all
the while excepting short time IN this city. He
was born iu Norway Sei,tembsr - lSe2 coming
here wltb his parents st the aye oI 10 s-ars H.
lsa5 he v uEited ia mssrriGSe with Christina
LuHkR- To them was born twa children, Esther
alvd % aid Russell aged l3. lie ieaves to m9u %
their ioSs. the widow and two children. one 9th
eT Peter Fhotap on of this ctt and three sisters,
Mrs. danS Grooming. NirOqda; Mrs. Wfa,johnsan.
Montana; Mrs. f. Hgrtiand. v ashington. Funer-
81 Vss t.eo at Astury church last Thursday. con-
due eed By Rev. p. ". Petersoa
The wife and children wish "a thank the kind
reighbors and friends for their 81 mpathy and as
sistance ard 9Oral offerings.
At Ike home # her daughter. Mrs Ole G. Han
scr., IN the town of Niroqua. pessed away one of
the most aged persons in the community; Mrs e.
sic Nelson. aged s. years Her husband died 81
years ago. They came here from Norway in 1874,
Six living children survive to cherish her u9ory.
Funeral was conducted at Asbury Lutheran
church by Rev. 0. A. Hofstead.
Another of the good old mothers of the same
neighborhood. Mrs Sordahl, died last Tuesday. az
the age of 80. at her sons Knute S0rdahl Throe
sons and two daughters. mostly Of this section.
survive. Funeral took place at Asbury on Friday.
Rev. Hofstead officiating.
Mrs. Elias Olson of jefferson town. who has
long suffered with cancer passed to the better
world. Funeral was held at Westb,', Rev. Hal
yorsen conducting the same.
At LaFzrge. February 20. Merrill Hartland Of
Ross. age five and half years old. after a brief
illness with pneumonia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

"A Spokane news item is to the eff.
feet that Charlie Hebbard, a former
Viroqua boy, has made exceptionally
good as a business man in that city
during the past score of years Edu-
Gated for a profession be went west
and entered a furniture store as clerk
at $40 per week, advancing till he be-
came partner. manager and secretary
in a commercial institution that does
a gI.OOO. 600 a year. He has been pres
ident Of the board Of commerce and
and has the reputation Of being able
to do more for the Interests Of the
city than any man who has resided
there. He was lately honored by be-
ing given q life membership IN the
chamber Of commerce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
DoNGs or THE CRY COUNCIL

ERooUA. Wis. Feb 90 1917
Regular meeting of the common council. PEGS
ant Mayor Garrett. Aldermen Larson. Rogers.
Euehn Foster and Knudson
Minutes Of the previous meeting read and ap-
proved. The following accounts were regd. APP
proved by the finance committee and upon mo
ton SLOWED. roll call OF member all voting aye
Labor account Chas. Bun khart J. - Forest Per-
kins 4 p VIII Welch q. Elmer LennoN 79c An
drew Gald IS. Aiva Loucks So. Standard OilCo
66. 10
On motion council adjourned.
F. J. OLDER Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.

State of Ohio. City of Toledo.
Lucas County. IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm of F. J.
Cheney & Co. doing business in the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A D. 1856. A. W GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken In
ternaIly and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo. O.
Sold By all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills foE constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
MONEY roIoAy

On farm property. Funds always G.
and, no delay. Interest reasonsbi~
also bug mortgages. Address, o. cal
nv. J. Hickisch, 202 s 4th street.
.lnsse. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
MARRlFI,

"Wednesday evening February Z, at NiroQua.
Russell l.. Stevens and Barbara Wood of Jefferson.
Both parties are members Of popular homes in the
/ little village of Springville. The Rev. STANLEY
read the few simple but beautiful words that made
/ the enterprising young couple one. the ceremony
Was performed at the home Of Mrs Benson. Il
sister Of the groom Virgil Stevens a brother Of
/ the groom acted as best man, and Miss Aleds
/ Olson as brides maid. Congratulations.
/ Al the Lutheran church in Coon Valley Feb
/ ruary 10. ny Rev o. O Sovde. Mrs, Carl Perso o.
Portland a Miss Mabel steen Of Coon.
I By Rev Pa'e heck 10 the German Lutheran
cauyc h in Chaseourg. January %. John Martin
/ ard Fla Schwake attended by EDWIN Martin.
/ Carrie Sehwake, Melvin johnson aud Elsie Hell.
Wig.
} At the parsonage in Chasehurg February 6 sJr
Z Alfred hummer and Miss Agnes Roland. both Ct
Jefferson, ceremonies by Pastor Police heck At
tended by Paul &robei. Clara Roland. Minnie
I home on the Ed Drummer farm in town Of JET
+ ferson,
At the Lutheran parsonage February "a. in
GhasebarR, Dir. George Lepke and Miss Myrtle
Hoyt They werS ATTENDED by Clarence Iepke
and hazel HOSt The groom is q son Of cha lrman
and Mrs. John Lepke OF Harmony. the bride is a
daughter Of MIR and Mrs Harry Hoyt Of Chase
burg
ars q Henry n. johnson of this city and Clara
=. ttit rson VI Liberty Pole. They will make heir
home on the Nebees farm recently purchased 10y
the father Of the groom.
At the home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Ward ia Readstuwn. February 20,
BY Rev. X. L. Thomas. Mrs Bernard Galloway
and Miss Anna Ward. both leading young people
Of this community.
! At the home Of end by A. Drew in LaFarge
February 20. Mr.. Wesley G. Lisker Of EanClaire
/ county, and Miss Marie Blaha of Union town.
d A. Czsf
Z bangb and Miss Mamie Running. both popular
young people of Webster town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

y interest All business conf cntiaL
Address J evils Bros. Realty and lnge.,s-
ment Co, N. W. corner 4th & Mar
Sta. La Crosse. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

I am prepared 70 oil harness at 81 *
per set. Have il done before tht
spring work opens.
l. Z. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

For coughs, colds and sore throat
use Bakers cough remedy. Alldrug
stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publ alton February :. Igi7-e
Norice OF Foreclosure
by Advertisements
~,-r.srrz m -r-r.cCArcTAJ f-orTAJ1rv or xrurr,

by Advertise meni
cTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF YER
~ non. IS.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT WHERE
~ as default has been made in the payment
of that certain mortgage executed and deliver
Ell by d. E Morrison and L. A larson to +. A.
Chase dated November %. 1907. and recorded De-
cen1ber l. 1907 at 80 O'Clock p. m in volume "a
of mortgages page 403 and by the said F A.
Chase assigned TO Paulina f. Pnlver on the 18th
day Of December 1857. said assignment being re
corded on January -. 1917 in volume a Of mort
cages on page 4lS.
That default was made in the payment Of the
principal and interest which became due and pay
able on the 18th day of November 1878.
That said mortgage will be forecioaed BY a sale
of the premises therein described. to wit:
Lot < block Il original plat city Of Viroqua. on
the 22d day Of March 1915. at 1850 o'clock Ia the
forenoon, at the law Office Of Proctor & Proctor.
in the city Of Viroqua. Wisconsin in said county.
TO satisfy the amount claimed to be due said
mortgage on the date Of this notice, namely:
principal $4,000 interest s2l.20, solicitors fees
$50 90 and coets 70 be taxed.
Dated February Z. 1871
Paulina e. Puiver. Assignee Of Mortgagee.
Proctor & Proctor. Attorneys. Firoqus, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
METHODIST CHURCH

METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school 10. Prof r. L. Hendel Supt
Public chip ] and 80 Epworth League $50
Minnie Latta President. Midweek service Thurs
day 1850.
Aid society will be entertained st the church
parlors Wednesday. March q b. Mechanics M. J.
Jasperson, Eta Seal, B. c. Brow0 and Ida Nelson
SYNOD CHURCH
Services at West Coon Prairie next Sunday at
1890 and at ViroQua at 2s3Op m
Young peoples society will meet in the church
at T45 .. m.
Ladies ai5 will meet at the home of David Stew
ingson. south Main st. this Friday D. m.
vIRoQUA CIRCUIT
Services Sunday at Springviile at 10 Bishop
Branch at and Liberty Pole st s.
Asbury ladies aid will meet at Mrs Ed Carr's
Thursday, March (. for afternoon lunch.
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 10 preaching at II, theme Art
Thou the Church. < +. at $50. Campfire girls
on Weduesday evening in church parlors' Miss
Edith fainter. guardian.
Boy Scouts in game on Friday evening
Ladies aid society will be entertained in the
church parlors on Thursday afternoon By Com
mittee No. l.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible school at TO- presiding service II. subject
The Last Commission Young peoples meeting
$50 Evening service $50, topic; The Bread Of
Life
Ladies aid will meet on Friday Afternoon with
Mrs. Gutsch.
teachers Of the Bible school will be held in the
church Friday evening at :. Following officers
were elected for the mems Bible class: President
VIM Post: vice president Clyde Smith: secretary.
Merrill Fish; treasurer Mervin Rusk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
suxca vorEs
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCn

Services in Kiekapoo church on Sunday fore
noon. in east Kickapoo in afternoon.
South KickaDoo ladies aid meets with Mrs Al
bert Everson Thursday. March {, st ! O'Clock p
m. Every body welcome
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28
Prices Going Un

Prices Of junk are going up. See
these; S. 90 "A ton for old iron,
cent a pound for rags, paper . cents
a 100, old magazines Is cents a 100,
No. ! rubber 5 cents a pound, No.
rubber cents. Highest cash prices
for hides and furs. Bring IL 10 my
house, and If I am not there my wife
wi buy It. SAM GROSS.
Take your watches, clocks and
iewelry for repairs 10 A. Z. Atwood
Satisfaction assured; prices reason
able. Don't forget the place. He
win save you money on all work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

Al the Lutheran church in Coon Valley. Feb
ruary 10. ny Rev O. O Soyde Mrs Carl Perso o.
Per land d NJ ISIS Mabel Steen Of Coon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

By Rev. Pae heck. in the German Lutheran
cauych in Chaseburg. January %. John Martin
ard Ella Schwake attended by EDWIN Martin.
Carrie Sehwake Melvin johnson aud Elsie Hell.
wig
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

At the home Of the brides parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Ward ia Readst town February -.
By Rev. X. L. Thomas. Airs Bernard Galloway
and Miss Anna Ward both leading young people
Of this community.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

Mrs. Elias Olson of jefferson town. who has
long suffered with cancer passed to the better
world. Funeral was held at Westb,', Rev. Hal
yorsen conducting the same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-28

By Rev, Smelly at the Synod parsonage. Febru-
ars q. Henry n. johnson Of this city and Clara
:. adtrson u Liberty Pole. They will make heir
home on The AcBees farm recently purchased 10y
tf.t. IA. her Of the. cram
The Dermott news., 1917-03-15
School Notes.
Ru M P

The following pupils will represent us in the S k. A. l.. A. A. contest here next month: Voice. Marie Bulloch; Reclamation, Earle Tucker; reading, Pauline Duerson; spelling, Louis liar den. We shall also be represented in composition and piano but the repre- sentatives in these contests will not be announced until later. A great deal of interest is being taken in the meet hy the different schools. It is altogether likely that a much larger crowd will be present this year than last State Su- perintendent J. l.. Bond has indicated to the secretary that he will be present. Following is the honor roll for the sixth month.
 High School Thelma Hammett, Harry Stinson, MervinE Perry.
 Grade VII Evelyn Cannon
 loo in Spelling, Mary Eoyet Cleola Duersen and Evelyn Cannon.
 Grade ". Honor roll Jack Tucker
 Louise Blanks
 Neeson Rolle
 Roe Alexander
 Frederick Hanchey Gilbert Kinney
 Kenneth Eikert
 loo in arithmetic; Gilbert Kinney. Jack Tucker, Roe Alexander Frederick Hanehey and ! ee Hoy King ioa in spelling. Roe Alexander ana Neeson Roile
 Grade H. Honor roll Gladys Orr
 Dorothy Franklin Abbott Kinney
 Evelyn Eowden
 Martha Stinsan
 Catherine Neais loo in spelling; Abbott Kinney. Doro- thy Franklin and Evelyn Bowden
The Dermott news., 1917-03-15
waylay members with shot guns.

wayliv members with shot guns.
 D. Systematic method? Weekly, thoughtful. personal, proportionate pay ing with the tenth as minimum. i Which do you think is Gods plan? Which is yours?
 Rev. r Dlckerson opened Thurs day afternoons session in devotional service. Superintendent of Social Ser vice, Mrs W. F. Barkman. gave her report. and in telling of the importance of this work. she explained that social service was preventative of charity. and charity relief
 Again Miss Broadstreet rendered q beautiful vocal selection A reading entitled The Iron Cross was given by Marjorie Sumpter of Malvern The report given by the conference treas urer Mrs. $. W. (. Smith of Hot Springs, showed that more people were adopting God s method of giving. Rev. Copeland closed the session with prayer.
 Thursday evenings devotional session was led by Rev. Copeland. after which the conference 2nd vice president. Mrs Mattic Rhodes of Crossett. gave a touching address on the childrens work Dr. Marion Nelson Waldrip closed this session with a stirring and most inspir- ing address on social service and the Kingdom of God.
 Friday morning was the last session of the conference. the devotional ser vice being conducted by Mrs Travis Drennen. Reports were given by all committees in an interesting manner. The election of officers resulted in the re election of ali officers. There were several places nominated for the next conference but England received the largest vote and will bc the meet. ing place of the conference for lalS. It was voted that all district meetings he held the first of June
 The committee on courtesies made their report, mentioning the many kind nesses rendered hy the ladies of Lake Side church, the different preachers. and all who helped to make the con ference a success and the best since the organization.
The Dermott news., 1917-03-15
w.. M. 5.

Again the Study Circle of the Wo. man Missionary Society met in the hospltable home of Mrs. D kimpei Mrs. Hattie Anderson was leader. and fourteen members answered roll call with verses form the lesson Mrs. <. j I. Wynne was welcome visitor
 After the lesson. dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. and the following report was given by Mrs Larkin Smith. delegate to the Wo. man Missionary Conference held ii Pine Bluff March to Q
 MRS. SMITH REPORT
 The fifth annual meeting of the Little Rock Conference of the Woman $ Mis- sionary Society met with Lake Side Church. Pine Bluff. March to 9.
 Thought for tbe year: The Kingdom of God Scripture reference, Rom. li F: The Kingdom of God is righteous ness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost" Subject thought for the meet. ing: The Kingdom of God and Peace. The conference hymn was No. fl4. Lord of Lords and King of Kings. and was used throughout the Confer ence
 The first session of the meeting was held Tuesday afternoon From to 2 o'clock an executive meeting was called and all delegates were asked to regis ter Promptly at 3 O clock the meet ing was opened by Mrs. w. z. Tankers ly of Pine Bluff in a devotional service. The conference hymn was sung and a most delightful and cordial address of welcome was given the delegates by Mrs. " s. Mcclellan, the response to which was made by Mrs. F. Nj. Will Hams of Hot Springs, president of the Society.
 An interesting and obstructive talk was made by Hon. T, B. King. commission CT for Galloway College, after which Mrs. Williams in her usual gentle man ner told how an auxiliary was repre-
The Dermott news., 1917-03-15
Young Mems Club.

The club met at it's new quarters, The Chicot Hotel Parlor and regular business was transacted. It was de cided by vote that all participants of the dance March 23rd would be invited by printed invitations.
 \ debate was held Resolved, that America should make war upon Ger many, the affirmative side getting the decision of the judges
 Proceedings of meeting last night will appear next week
 Acting Secretary.