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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
society Of EQUITY oroanizer Dies

Milwaukee - James II. Fitzgibbons,
for MAN. years connected with politi-
cal activities II Milwaukee. died sud-
denly at ST vincent's hospital, Green
Bay Death was caused by an acute
attack of stomach trouble. Mr. Fitz-
gibbon was born in Neenah fifty-eight
years ago and for many years was
active in Wisconsin politics. He was
prominently connected with various
farmers and agricultural organiza-
lions. At the time of his death he was
editor of the Equity Pilot. organ of the
state Society of Equity, published in
Milwaukee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

swine; Il. J. Schaefer, Appleton;
Frank Fox, Waukesha; w II, Clark.
Rice Lake, and Adam Seitz, Wauke-
sha, dairy cattle.
There were % teams entered In the
event Of last year, which was won by
the Wood County school of Agricul-
ture, Grand Rapids. Millions high
school team secured first position In
1916, Il is expected that fully ia
teams will enter the first or local con
tests. and that every one of the q
state circuits will certify team for
the final event.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Lusk BAL Set AZ 500. ooo.

Waukesha-Judge Martin l.. Lueck.
at the opening Of the regular term of
circuit court at Juneau, set bail for
Miss Grace Lusk al $4,000 II Ia
stipulated that in event the defendant
should take her life. bondsmen win be
held liable to the fun amount OF Sc
curity. Upon application of Miss
Lusk's attorneys. the trial has been
set over until the May term. District
Attorney NJ S. Tullar stated the prose.
cution is ready for immediate trial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
To Construct More Boats.

Manitowoc ~ The Burger Shipbuild-
ing company of his city which re-
Gently completed one of the first sub
marine chasers built on the lakes, Will
construct several smaller boats for
the government. The company has
been asked by the war and navy de
partments and the shipping board as
TO facilities for handling contracts for
800 small boats, presumably lffeboats
or motor boats to be used in connec-
ton with larger craft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
woman,s Liberty Loan Fund.

Final figures on the result Of the
womans Liberty loan committee of
Wisconsin are I'm the hands of the
woman's committee Of the state coun-
ell of defense. II reports:
Brown. S270OO0; Clark, 1000; Co
lumbla, SlG,1@; Crawford 4,1O0 !:
Dane. S159,350; Fond du Lac, $50, 100 !;
Grant, $1,000; Green Lake. SCI COO !:
Iowa. S19160; Jackson, 23,s50; Ju-
neau. S3S.500: Kenosha, $4,000; La
Crosse, S1GfJ50; Lincoln. SCI. $50 /:
Marathon, $4,000; Marquette. $3.50;
Milwaukee, S2G02, 450; Monroe. s1O-
$50; Oconto S3S,t5O Pierce. S9.g5O /;
Racine, S275,0O0; Richland, S79,5O0 /:
Sawyer, $4,000; Trempealeau, S50,COO !:
Rock, $4,000; Walworth SAG. 100 /;
Winncbago, S252.0O0 Waupaca. 500
800. Total, S4.979.730
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Bush Work on Ship Yards.

Superior Construction of three ad-
ditional berths to give capacity for
building seven vessels at once has
been started at Superior Shipbuildinr
company's yards here. Arrangements
for more than doubling the present
force of 500 men are also under way
with a view to laying keels in each
berth as early as possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
issuance Companies Seek Increase.

A hearing Of q petition Of Insurance
coropanies of Wisconsin for an in
crease in rates Of 49, per cent has
inst been finished by The Insurance
commission Of this state. The increase
oel,ed is accounted for as follows:
rr,ralve and one-half increased cost Of
administration; 221z. increases due to
nresent industrial conditions, speeding
~, vounz men in war, more women and
ojd men employed; FIVE, special war
taxes: ave. incorrect estimate Of acct
dental frequency; two, former rates
underestimated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
State Guard captalns to confer.

Madison--A conference of captains
of the forty Wisconsin state guard
companies organized since the mobili-
cation of the Wisconsin national
guard will be held in Milwaukee upon
the return of Adjt Gen. Orlando Hol-
way, from Texas. Gen. Holway said
no definite date had been set, but that
the meeting would be held before
Christmas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Must Supply Free Cups.

The railroad commission gave the
railroads Of the state the option of
placing in their cars signs announcing
drinking cups free or putting In vend-
ing machines that will give the travel
ing public free cups. a Wisconsin law,
enocted In 1913 provides tbat tue rail
rnads must furnish drinking cups free
Vendlngmachine cups are in the
coaches but II requires one cent cup
Notwithstanding the brakemen are sup
posed 10 furnish q cup free to anyone
asking for one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Piainfeld residence of Guy y
Sanders in this city was destroyed by
fire while the family We're attending
church. When the fire bells rang all
the churches dismissed and all rushed
to the FIRE. The household goods were
saved The fire started in the garnet
from a defective chimney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
BADGER STATE NEWS.
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES.
SLAYER DRAWS LIFE TERM
Stanley Post Of Racine Found Guilty
of Numbering Woman He Lived
With Must Spend Rest of
His Days at Waupun.

Racine-Stanley Post. so years old,
lound guilty in the circuit court here
Of the murder on July of Mrs. Ella
Tomachafski. was denied new trial
by Judge Belden and sentenced to
serve life term in Waupun prison.
Attorneys for Post will appeal. claim
ing that the evidence. all circumstan-
tial. was not sufficient for verdict.
Post claimed that the woman. who
lived with him. committed suicide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Finds Man With Head Severed.

Kenosha-Louis Rogliano, an tall
an, % years of age. was found MUIR
dered on street in the heart of Ke.
nosha's Little Italy" Three shots
had been fired into him. one through
both lungs and two others into his
brain after which his head had been
literally hacked from the rest of his
body. A police officer who heard the
shots stumbled over the body of Rog.
liano in street.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Shell Lake Ray T. Miner of Indi-
ana was arrested al Shell Lake
charged with having explosives taken
from the Dupont Powder factory
where he has been employed for the
last two months. A glass Jar of triton
ard about one-half pint of highly ex-
plosive oil manufactured at the plant
were foCui in his suitcase.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
asliy Exclaimed.

"Your friend was suspected ~ being
a counterfeiter or q bank rother when
he tried to get $1,000 bill changed"
$50 he was, but ne soon Strengthened
matters out"
"What did he do?''
proved ne was a motion picture star
and seldom got a bin Of smaller de-
nomination "a his weeks salary"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
LOYALTY pIedqe BEING Circulated.

Madison-A loyalts pledge is being
circulated at the Universit- of Wis
consin to furnish a concrete answer
to certain critics of student sentiment
About 5000 students, three-fourths of
the student body. had signed he
pledge during the first few days aud
hundreds of cards are being signed
and returned daily.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Ere at Kenosha Barracks.

heater destroyed the United States
barracks here. just twenty-four hours
after its completion The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 The barracks was
for the use of $50 army officers who
are here directing tie education OF
men in the ordnance department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
JACK LEARNS TO HIS GREAT DISTRESS THAT HE CANNOT
MlNGLE WITH EITHER WHITE OR BLACK MEN


human derect Alexis Pauh He brings aboard intelligent
and friendly and reaches London Jack Lord the
original
a ape
Taan and is oyfuy recognized by the had
tribe
him Africa Aku
killed murder thief
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Fuel Prices Hiah.

La Crosse Hardwood is selling for
50 a cord on the city market here, the
price representing an increase of
$3.50 over last year. II is understood
that the federal authorities will in
yestigate the matter. Soft coal is sell
mg for 81 ton and hard coal for
S1I50 a ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Madison To fit themselves for fac
tory inspection and for factory welfare
work three women are studying ma
chinery in a special class arranged by
the College Of Engineering Of the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Approximately 10000 applications
for automobile licenses have been re-
ceiyed at the Office Of the secretary Of
state. This is "A large Increase over
last year. which shy total Of only
1l3,G37. Applications are still coming
in and will continue 10 do so until after
January |. 1918. but there are so ser
in number that they viii make 10
great change In the total.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Rescue MANY Fish.

La Crosse More than 100000
fish have been rescued from land
locked sloughs between Pepin and
Genoa. WIZ. and placed in the Missis-
sipI river during the season just
closing by government crews employ.
ed under the direction of the United
States Ash station at Homer, Mimi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Many U. Men wsnt commLssIons.

Madison - More than 200 students
ana gradual applied for entrance in
the third series OF officers training
comps as a part of the University of
Wisconsin's quota Of thirty-four men
before the applications closed Dec. l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Knloh,s Of Columbus Raise sass.

Green Bay $500 Green Bay Council of
Knights of Columbus exceeded by So,
$50 the amount asked by the national
organization for war service work
during a campaign held here A total
OF sS355 was secured Lodge mem.
bers previously contributed $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
sehool eoard VOC out German.

Horizon The school board OF edu-
cation he's voted out the study of Ger
man in the high school to take effect
at once. A commercial course is be-
ing installed and eight typewriters
have already been ordered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Youth Accidentally Shoots Playmate

La Crosse Joseph Weber. years
Old. accidentally fatally shot his play
mate. Stanley McGregor. years old
Joseph is the son of sheriff John A
Weber. The children had found an
old % caliber rife and some car
tridges.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Hold "HIoh Water Conference. -

Neonah-"A high water conference"
held by farmers whose land lies along
the upper Fox occurred recently
Pressure will be brought to bear to
have the dams here opened in time TO
prevent spring floods,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Neenah 49, The George Banta Paper
company. Incorporated for $4,000, has
been organized. George Banta, George
Banta, Jr.. and r Z. Thlckens are the
incorporatOrs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Military Wedding at Sherwood:

Menasha A military wedding oc-
Cured when Miss Vera Ciske and Vic
tor J. Stommel were married at Sher-
wood The groom is receiving train.
ing in the selectiyc army at Camp
Gutter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Amounted Official Delegates.

Neenah-F J. Sensenbrenner, local
paper mill owner. has been appointed
member Of the official delegation from
Wisconsin to visit Camp Macarthur
Waco, Tex
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Almost 100. Dies Suddenly.

Manitowoc- Within three months OF
attaining the age of 100 years, John
Fiet, the oldest settler OF KelIners
Vile and possibly of the county. died
suddenly at the home OF his son. The
deceased was born in Bohemia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Farmers Are Asked 70 Raise Hoes.

Madison Every farmer in the state
is being asked to keep an extra brood
SOW. The purpose of this movement
is to increase the supply of quick"
meat and ready fat for the armies of
the allies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Thrown from WAGON and Killed.

Maiden Rock Gust Lind, farmer
living near Plum city. was thrown
from a wagon and killed when his
team ran away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Madison Students in the University
Of Wisconsin who have enlisted in the
service Of their country may be al
lowed TO continue their studies by mail
and receive full credit az graduation
time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
hnnter Rans White Deer

Menasha -- George Pierce Of this
city reports the shooting of a white
deer near Surfing. The deer. he says.
was pure white with pink eyes, mouth
and hoofs The trophy was bagged by
a Gillet hunter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Horses Burn in Barn Fire.

Fond du Lac Ten horses were
burned TO death when a stable owned
by Sol Goldsmith. who has been buy
ing horses for the government was
destroyed by fire. The origin of tho
fire Is not known.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
BARRIERS Want More Money.

Kenosha- Kenosha is facing a whis-
kered manhood Every journeyman
barber in Kenosha went on a strike
for higher wages. The men demand
an uniform increase of 50 a week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
PREPARING for Bowling Tournan. ent.

8fenasha-T This city is getting ready
to entertain the 1918 state bowling
tournament The opening day has
been set for Jan. Is. Alleys here and
In Neenah will be utilized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Criminal ..Green Roorn.n

The original green room" IS said
tc have been painted green in order
to relieve the eyes Cs actors dazzled
by the glare Of the footllghts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Aned Mar Veteran Dies.

Jefferson - George B. Christ died
here at the age Of seyenty-fve years.
He was q civil war veteran and a
building contractor here for many
years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12
Asks Draft Boards to Donate rir

FE5Na DTdTI bOaFus 10 Uohate TtHe.
Gov. +. L. Philip has Issued an APP
peal 10 the l0I draft boards through
out the state, asls1g members TO serve
gratis. This would result In a saving
Of over 100000 to the state. the gov
ernor says In his letter
Thirty boards throughout Wisconsin
are already serving without pay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

A list IF telephone numbers that can
be fastened to an instrument and
which IS manipulated Ike Il shade on
a spring roller has been patented.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-12

Neenah - Ex-Congressman S. A
Cook as been chosen commander of
the II. ]. Lewis Post. G A. r.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
Entering Literary Field.

T. R. Harris of near this place. by
request of Hon. Henry M. Wiltse, Of
Chattanooga, is writing several remi-
niscent articles of his recollections Of
Chattanooga when it was known as
Ross Landing. These "reminiscences
will be published in book that Mr..
Wiltse is now writing, dealing with
the habits and hardships of the early
settlers aud the reconstruction days af-
ter the close of the Civil war. This
book will be published sometime dur
ing the present year and promises to
be very interesting. Mr.. Harris is a
Union veteran, having served in the
navy during the Civil war, and re-
sides with his sons and daughters on
his farm at Springdale, near here. He
and his family were formerly resi-
dents of East Lake,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
S. C. WoodfIn Dead.

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn, Jan.
15.--S. G. Woodfin, aged 10. an old
confederate soldier. died here today at
noon after a brief illness with la
grippe and slight stroke Of paralysis
Mr. Woodtin came to this to wn TWEEN
ty-five years ago from Rutherford
county and has made this city and Sec
tion his home since. He WAS consis-
tent member Of the Primitive Baptist
church, and the funeral services will
be held from the Primitive church in
this city tomorrow (Tues1ay). He is
survived by wife and twelve child
rem. all of whom were at his bedside
when death came. In all there were
sixteen children born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodfin, four having passed
away several years ago, He was the
father of Roy M. Woodfin, Of the
South Pittsburg Hustler.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
KU-KLUX TRIAL
NOM ON
Jury EmpaneIIed and 'irst Wit
ness Examined at Dunlap.

DUNLAP, Tenn, Jan. 16 After
many continuances, trial Of members
Of a 40 called KuKlux or nigbtrider
gang was begun here today. the testi-
mony of one witness being heard. The
defendants are Bob Hillas, jeff Land.
John Seals, Kilden Linton and Alex
Lemons, and they are being defended
by Attorneys Lewis Pope and W, b.
Stewart, while Attorney General Ben
Mckenzie is looking after the inter
ests of the commonw eath. The cases
grew out of the depredations by night
riders several months ago and follow
ing the murder of mountain boy
named Clemons, Judge Lynch called
for state rangers to run TIE gane
down. Col. Perry Fyffe, the late Car
Wellniz and Capt. Ernest Bell being
hurried to the scene. subsequently
fourteen men were arrested for murd
er and night riding. Some of the mer
weie taken to Chattanooga and place.
in iail, but later gave bond for theil
appearance for trial About 200 tales
men were summoned from which t.
select trial jury and a large GROVE
was in town today when court con
yened 1t is thought that the stat
will get thru with it's case by tomor
| row.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
DUNLAP W. O. W.
INSTALL OFFICERS

DUNLAP, Tenn, Jan. ia pub
lie installation of officers Of She Wood
men of the World was held at Dunlap
Monday night of last week, it being
the first regular. n1eeting44of thsyear'
Officers were installed as follows. q.
M. Garvich, past counsel commander,
acting as inst illation officer: M. +.
Beasley, counsel commander; Fred
Faris, adviser lieutenant; W. L.
Smith, banker; J. A. johnson, clerk
Floyd Henry, escort; Geo. Standefer'
watchman; Richard Barker, sentry
G. M. Garvich. Fred Faris and 5. L.
Cannon, managers for 3, 2 aud l years
respectively. A splendid supper wa
spl cad, following the exercises. anc
speeches made by M. E. Beasley, Free
Faris and others.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
How to Avoid Grippe

A grip epidemic is sweeping
over the country, and the North
Carolina Board of Health has is
sued An official circular on how to
avoid it.
Keep up physical resistance
as the best SAFEGUARD, " says tbs
Board, "by breathing fresh air
day and night, exercisina daily in
the open air, and by avoiding
overeating and undue exposure to
the weather. Avoid over-heated
and i'll ventilated rooms, offices
and halls and positively refuse to
he sneezed at or coughed on by
any one. By all means avoid
constitution. Keep up the daily
morning sponge bath, bathing at
least the throat, chest, arms and
shoulders. Drink plenty of wat
er but avoid alcoholics. Don't
closely associate with people hav-
ing coughs and colds" 7
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
Herrin, III.
Speciai 10 the NeWs.

Speciai 10 tie Wes0s. -
Work is very good at present.
The miners are doing very well.
A sad occurrence happened the third
of this month. A man was killed at
No, mines, and the miners all at
tended his funeral. He leaves wife
and one child to mourn bis departure.
We are having a revival meeting at
the M. E. Church in Herrin, and all
the preacher wants is the ladies to ex-
cuse him. He takes of his collar and
then be is ready to tell them the Word
of God.
Herrin is the place to educate
children. There are three schools.
North. South and High School.
There is plenty Of snow here and
this is cold day. People are all In
doors.
Miss Maudie Erwin thinks trip to
Sunny Tennessee would keep her from
grieving over lost property. a pig.
Miss Ruth Maiden is on the sick
! list.
| Watch ont, Oak Grove, you will get
behind with your visiting oh, par
! don me B. D.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18

driver, all giving varied expert
ence in a scnool the graduating
from which left the scholar an
adept in every possible line of
frontier activity.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
Chattanooga.

Sbreiai 10 he We70S. -
Bad weather seems to be the order
of the day.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Layne. MIR. and Mrs.
Blair srent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
E J. Melton.
T. G. Golston. of Whitwell, spent
from Saturday until Tuesday, visit
ing Clyde Griffith and wife.
Miss Myrtle Levan returned tc
Whitwell Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, of Daisy, are
visiting Mrs Boran.
R. F Rogers and wife spent Sun
day with Clyde Griffith and wife.
Mrs Salie Griffith, Mrs. Laura
Curtis. and Mrs Ellen Rogers visited
Miss Pearl Dodd's Sunday evening
who has severe case of the pellegra.
Clyde Griffith was in the city Sat
urday evening. =,
Come on, Mt. Olivet, for we SURF
enjoy reading your pieces; also Ham
burg. - .aa.
Little Laura Melton spent Sunda,
evening with Willie Golston. y
Wonder what is the matter will
"Wonder, of Whitwell mountain
Come on. old fellow, and give us
good piece every week.
Reporter.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-01-18
YOUNG LADY INJURED
WHEN AUTO TURNS TURTLE

Gurley, Ala, Jan. 5.-Miss Nellie
Butler is not expected to live, as re-
suit of injuries received when car in
which she and her brother, Albert
Butler, were riding became unman-
ageable Saturday, ran off bridge and
turned turtle, pinning both occupants
down in the water. A negro passing
by heard Mr.. Buffers cries for help
and succeeded in rescuing both pas
seugers. Miss Butler received brok-
en- arm and bad cut across the head.
She was unconscious when rescued.
Mr.. Butler received few bruises, but
was not seriously hurt.