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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
Brought to the old Home for Burial

The remains of Mr.. Peter Hagen,
who died in Montana after a residence
there of little more than a year, were
brought to Westby for burial lie
died after an illness of ten days He
was So years old, born on Coon Prair-
ie, his parents, Mr.. and MFs. Johannas
Hagen, being among the earliest set
tiers of that community. Funeral
was held last Saturday in the Synod
church, which was packed to the doors
by relatives and friends of the de-
ceased, services jointly conducted by
Reverends Halvorsen and Rondestd-
vet. He is survived by a widow and
three children, an aged father, five
brothers and four sisters, all of whom
We're present at the funeral All the
brothers and sisters live in this sec
ton except Mrs Carl Anderson, who
resides in Montana. Mrs. ". H. Mel
son of Viroqua is one of the sisters.
Following near relatives and their
families after led the funeral from a
distance: John Dale and John Wig
dahl of Wilmar, Minnesota, Martin
Johnson of Pigeon Falls, Hans John
son of Blair, Peter Jensrud of Taylor,
Adolph Anderson of Flandreau.
The kinship in this family is very
extensive, there being ffty-six grand
children to Johannas Hagen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
SERVING THE NATION
THROUGH CONSERVATION

Hundreds of thousands of tons of
coal characterization of barrels of
oil unconsumed-man power saved to
the extent of thousands of days of la
bor-because the milwaukee Road"
has electrified it's line across the
Great Continental Divide
The tremendous power of mountain
waterfalls, spilling away wastefully
for ages has been harnessed to per-
form the great task of moving the
heavy steel trains of this railway
across the mountains of the north
west, releasing an invaluable store of
the earth's treasured energy to other
purposes SO necessary to the nation
now
And this great achievement so i'm
portant in conserving the nations re-
sources, redeeming mountain travel
from smoke and cinders, is now being
extended through another great
range-the Cascades in Washington.
When you next journey to the cities
of the Pacific Northwest take the
modern electrified route-the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & StPaul Railway.
Electrifcation literature free on
request to the agent of this railway.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
Modern woodmen. Take Notice

The annual game supper VII be
served on the Sth of November, be-
ginning at 1880 o'clock. All Wood
men who get out and hunt will get
their supper free. Game to be deliv-
cred at Anderson's meat market not
later than noon on Thursday, the 8;
no game to be killed before the 4th
of November. Price of supper 81
per couple All Woodmen and their
families also all Royal Neighbors are
invited. Entertainment to follow
supper. F. NJ Minshal, Henry Ora
ham, Howard Minshall, Committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Elmer Hollands barn in Hickory
Grove, together with his automobile,
200 bushels of oats and a quantity of
hay. were entirely consumed by fire
Tuesday evening The contlaCration
was caused by the explosion of Ian
tern. The gasoline tank on the auto
mobile also exploded and was blown
clear through the building .-Boscobel
Sentinel. If this man had had a Del
co lighting system in his barn, this
would not have happened. See the
huebler Hardware. Firoqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
STORY OF UNUSUAL INTEREST
The Son OF Tarzan-A Thriller--It
Commences Next Week

The Censor will give its readers a
story of unusual interest in "The Son
of Tarzan," by Edgar Rice Burroughs
which will commence in our next is
sue. This is story of young man
whose father, lost in the African
wilds during infancy, grows up to
manhood among a band of anthro-
poid apes by whom he has been adop-
ted. Twenty years after the return
of "Tarzan" to civilization the son
shows inherited traits that impel him
to take up jungle life, and like his
parent, consort with apes for sever
al years. The tale abounds in thrills
and threaded through the plot is a
very pretty love story. Be sure and
read this story if you enjoy good fic-
ton of an unusual character.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
FOR RENT
LOST AND FOUND

Lost-A heavy winter overcoat,
gray and black, diagonal stripe; a
heavy pair plush gloves with gaunt-
let's and a radiator cover for Ford,
between Coon Valley and Stoddard
last Sunday. Finder notify Chas. S.
Slack, Niroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
Wanted

Wanted-To buy thirty head of
young cattle Yearling steers pre-
fered. W. {. Williams, Viroqua ,R4.
Wanted;-A girl to do general
homework. Directions may be had
at Censor Office. 43-1s
Wanted-Wood choppers. Work
year in, year ont. Call on or address
VIM. s. Hart, Waukon, Iowa. 42-6%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Wanted-Men and women as at
tendants (cartakers of patients) at
state hospitals for insane and feeble
minded. Entrance salary for men
$50 and maintenance; for women $40
and maintenance. Promotions quar-
terly For application blanks adj
dress Wisconsin Civil Service Com
mission, Madison, Wisconsin. 42-l0eow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

A special election will be held at
the town hall in the town of Harmo-
ny on Saturday, October 81, 1917, at
2 CLOCK in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose of raising money to pay over
draft in the towns county highway
funds of $2,733.62; and also 81 900
for repair of town roads and bridges.
JOHN E. LEPKE, Chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-Two acres poles, good
young timber, cut last winter, to be
sold on ground. Also sell standing
timber by acre. Richard Jacobson,
Brookyille. Viroaua. Rs. 43-1-*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale or Eent-Eight-room
Bowman house and lots. Call 286
or see Willard Bowman at Williams
Feed Store 42-2-%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-A Hoosier Make-a- Truck
complete with Ford chassis, dray
body and cab. Will give part time
and make it a bargain if taken soon.
See Chas. S. Slack.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale Poland China boars,
eligible to registration. $50 to $35
each, Two good farm horses and
one 2-year-old draft colt, 8 months
old Shorthorn and Red Poll bull cal
yes, $35 each. H. R. Vergeront, Hal
cyon Heights Farm, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-Fine black mare four
old. Enquire of Chas. S Slack. Also
good double driving harness nearly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Removed to New Quarters
Powell & Dawson have moved their
insurance office from the Williams
block to quarters in the second story
of the new Farmers bank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale:-Fifteen full blood Pol
and China boars. Want to sell be-
fore November first. ]. w. Norris,
Viroqua RI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
Said or Written to. the Censor

Bordy |. Hunter, Springville 81
must tell you how near / came to
being a printer Before the great
cyclone, and while Mr. Sommerby
was issuing the Northwestern Times,
which was succeeded by the Censor,
from building that stood on the lot
next to DR.. Suttle's present Office,
father took me to the office at the re-
quest of the editor to talk over the
matter of my being apprenticed to
the Office For some reason not now
clear to me, l did not commence the
trade. | have been a reader of the
paper for every week since / learned
my letters. l wonder if there are
others in the same position who are
sixty five years old?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-0ne Duroc Jersey boar
pedigree furnished. Sherpe Brothers
Westby, RI, phone So. 42-4*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Chris NJ. Stafslien, Town of Coon:
Little do the present generation
know of the hardships and privations
of the pioneers of Vernon county, es-
pecially those who came from foreign
lands and had no money and no ex-
perience in this strange and new
world. My father settled on heav-
lily wooded eighty of land in Coon
and l can tell you we had a hard
struggle to keep from starving. in
winters he worked for others from
daylight till dark splitting rails az
fifty cents day, and as a young man
| worked from sunrise to sunset hoe
ing corn and doing other farm work
at forty cents day. Every young
man and woman then pleaded for a
place to work at any wage they could
get. Now you can't get help at any
price, and too many think it beneath
them to do manual and respectable
labor. Yes indeed, the times have
changed and so have the people, for
there are few of the early settlers
left"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Sam W. Metcalf, Sisson, Califor-
ma: 81 think l will go to France in
the early spring and see our grand
boys in the final scrap-that will
makethe Kaiser go way back and sit
down. Iwish we could send Wiscon-
sins arch traitor to Germany, so ne
might be with the Kaiser in the grand
wind-up and get his medicine. 1t
makes former Wisconsin people, and
especially old soldiers, ashamed of
the state when we see how she is re-
presented in the United States senate
by an enemy of the American people,
to christianity and humanity"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale:-Timber by the acre
or to cut on shares, 519 miles east of
Viropua. Good road leading into the
timber. l.. E. Somerfeld, Viroqua,
R 6. 1925
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For sale-Farm of 140 acres, good
land, good buildings, with or without
stock and implements; IL miles
northwest of Viroqua. For prices
and terms call on or write A. Thore-
son, Viroqua, r. |. 40-tf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

A reward of fifty dollars is offered
by the Provost Marshal General for
the delivery at the nearest army
camp or post of adeserter. A person
who fails to report to his local board
for military service at the time spec
flied in his order to report is classed
as deserter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
WAR NOTES

Thomas Latimer and Mack Shun-
way of Genoa, visited their sons at
Camp Grant at Rockford.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

A reward of fifty dollars is offered
by the Provost Marshal General for
the delivery at the nearest army
camp or post of adeserter. A person
who fails to report to his local bos I'd
for military service at the time spec
flied in his order TO report is classed
as deserter.
Byron Ewing writes his parents at
Hilisboro that he is now located in a
military camp in California, a short
distance from SanFrancisco. He ar
| rived in this country from the Philip-
pines on October 9Th.
The war is costing the beiligerent
nations of the world at the rate of
l$160,000,000 per day-$6, 100000 per
hour-and the United States is nav
ing at least one quarter of this stag
gering sum, according to estimates.
This country's rate of expenditure is
greater than that of any other nation,
Great Britain being second and Ger
many third. 1t should be remember
ed that good per cent of our large
war appropriations are loans to for
elgn countries.
Commence to prepare Christmas
presents for the soldier boys in mo-
Utilization camps. For those in France
the remembrances should be sent inn
mediately.
A Madison news dispatch says the
adjutant generals Office will give as
sistanee in helping dependents of sol
dlers to get their applications into
form so that aid may be obtained I'M
der the new federal law which has
just gone nito effect. Wisconsin has
a state law to aid dependents of SOL
diers. A federal law on the subject
has just been enacted and many who
could not obtain aid under the pro
visions of the state law will be able
to gain help under the federal act.
Governor Phillip has issued orders,
in connection with the military au-
thorities, to prevent the giving to
soldiers, by friends, of intoxicants
as they are about to entrain for mo-
Obligation camps and enroute. Such
gifts were well meant, but created
much trouble.
Ozro Yakey, who enlisted in the
u. S. Marines FIVE months since, has
been on a furlough to his mother at
LaFarge. The young man is follow
ing in the footsteps of his father be-
fore him, Hon. David c. Yakey, in
government service. He is station
ed on the battleship New Jersey.
AT the respective homes of Gus.
Theige and Mrs. Brown Olson their
son sGrant Theige and Ray Olson
were recently given pleasant farewell
parties. The young men are expect
ing to go to camp with the next as
signment of select men for the war.
The provost marshall writes the
local exemption board that most of
the dentists in Wisconsin have vol
unteered to give free dental treat
ment to all men accepted for the nat
ional army 1t is proposed, as far
as possible, to place in order the teeth
of each selected man before he reach
es the mobilization camp. This is GER
tainly a generous proposition on part
of the dental profession. Our infor-
nation is that men who have been
accepted for the service and are wait
ing orders to go, may present them
selves and dentists will do their work
free
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-A fine black mare five
years old, weight 1,150 pounds; a
good single seated buggy and a doub-
lie driving harness nearly new. See
Chas. S. Slack for particulars. Will
give time if necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Byron Ewing writes his parents at
Hillsboro that he is now located in a
military camp in California, a short
distance from SanFrancisco. He ar
rived in this country from the Philip
pines on October 9Th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For sale-Purebred Duroc Jersey
bears and gifts of March and April
farrow, 2%4 miles southeast of Viro-
qua. McClurg Bros. 39-tf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For sale-Two desirable residence
lots, well located. viii sell right if
taken now-11s blocks north of court
house. E A Schmidt. 3S-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Tor Sale-Farm OF I33 acres,
known as the Niles place, one nile
southwest of Viroqua One of the
best stock and tobacco farms in Yer
non county ;about 80 acres cleared ,25
more can be cleared, balance good
timber and pasture. Several nun
dred dollars worth of timber, good
dwelling house, basement barn, to-
bacco shed 112 feet long and other
buildings; well and windmill and els
tern and a small orchard Look this
farm over, viii sell cheap if sold this
fall. For price and terms call on or
write Chris or Carl Davik, RI Down
ing, Wis. 43-2-%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24
WANT AID. COLUMN
FoR SALE

For Sale-I have fine choice Duroc-
Jersey boars left; sire took first prize
at the fair; price right if taken this
month; papers furnished. B. B.
Wheeler, Viroqua, RI. 43-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For SaIe-My property in city on
north side of Broadway Street, con-
tanning 6 acres of land, good house
with basement, barn, corn-crib and
new chicken-house, city water and
cistern, orchard and all kinds small
fruit. Cheap if taken soon. Rea-
son for selling, poor health. Mrs.
Ezra White. 40tf
For Sale-High grade Guernsey
Gull calves, from dams producing as
high as 500 pounds of butter a year,
S25 each. First come first served.
Also registered Guernsey bulls; also
pigs weighing so 100 pounds. Call
and see this stock or write J. D. Beck
Niroqua, RI. Att
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Governor Philip has issued orders,
in connection with the military au-
thorities, to prevent the giving to
soldiers, by friends, of intoxicants
as they are about to entrain for mo-
bilization camps and enroute Such
gifts were we'll meant, but created
much trouble.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

For Sale-Modern Groom house,
sess pool septic tank, electric lights,
two blocks from postoffice. See
Shreve G. Treseder and get a fine
home cheap if taken soon. 43-2-%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Ozro Yakey, who enlisted in the
u. S. Marines five months since, has
been on a furlough to his mother at
LaFarge. The young man is follow
ing in the footsteps of his father be-
fore him, Hon. David c. Yakey, in
government service. He is station
ed on the battleship New Jersey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

Commence to prepare Christmas
presents for the soldier boys in mo-
Utilization camps. For those in France
the remembrances should be sent inn
mediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-24

AT the respective homes of Gus.
Theige and Mrs. Brown Olson their
were recently given pleasant farewell
parties. The young men are expect
ing to go to camp with the next as
signment of select men for the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10
y \ !

Roo and Mr.. Abbott alighted from the
omnibus at Fourth Street and walked west tow
ard the North River. Every soon they turned
into a magnificent street called Waverly
Place. There were ranges Of very lofty brick
houses on each side of the street, with massive
fights of steps leading TO the front doors,
guarded on each side with ornamented balu-
strades Of iron"
Upon one of the doors was a square brass
plate with the word Baron" painted upon it.
81 will just give my message to Mr.. Baron"
said Mr.. Abbott, "and we will stop only a
minute"
$50 saying he pulled the doorbell and re-
spectfu negro man, whom Mr.. Abbott called
Washington, ushered them into handsome
front parlor and went to call Mr. Baron.
1.-THE carpets were very soft and rich and of
splendid coors The curtains were of satin
damask, with lace undercurtains, and heavy
cornces splenddly gilded and carved above. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10
Rapid Transit Embellshed with Land
scape and Animal Pictures

II should like it very much" said Rollo.
Accordingly, his father spoke to gentle
man nearby who had been watching them smil
ingly and put Rollo in his charge.
well Rollo," said Mr.. Abbott, for it was he,
'if you don't mind I should like to do an err
rand before we go sightseeing, and leave mes
sage uptown"
He thereupon signalled an omnibus which he
saw approaching, and they got in Mr. Abb
bolts plan, as you will see, was to show Roo
the ordinary life of the city rather than its in
stitutions "The omnibus is a square sort of
carriage with a door and steps behind. 1t is
painted of gay colors" Landscape and animal
pctures) "and it has a row of windows down
upon each SIDE and the name of the part of
the city where it is going is painted in capitals
in a line along the upper top above the win
dows. The passengers when they wish to stop
the omnibus, pull string that passes along
overhead inside the omnibus. This string is
attached to a pedal on which one of the drivers
feet rests; so that by pulling the string a
signal is made to the driver to stop There
is also a round hole up beside the driver,
through which the passenger hands the driver
his fare. When a passenger in an omnibus
gives a piece of money which is too much to
pay for the ride the driver gives back some
times the change, and sometimes some tickets
future days"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10

other furniture, too, of the room was of the
most gorgeous description. There were sofas
and chairs and beautiful tables and cabinets
and ottomans, all made of rosewood and ebony
and beautifully carved and inlaid. There were
magnificent mirrors between the windows
and over the mantelpieces, and the walls in
every other part were covered with large and
costly paintings and engravings, all mounted
in frames richly carved and gilded.
an the centre of each of the parlors there
was suspended from an ornamental centrepece
in the ceiling a massive chandelier in gold
and bronze, containing six burners, each sur
mounted with large glass globe. Thus there
were twelve globes in all; and as they shone
when the gas was lighted within them with
a very bright and silver radiance, the room
had the appearance of being lighted by twelve
full moons. Besides these moons, moreover,
there were other lights around the sides Of the
room. There were girandes on the mantel-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10

ton to object to anything So I entered my
name on his great book, and he ordered one of
the walters to show me to number one hun
dred and siXty-two 1t was high up, indeed.
We went up one flight of stairs after another,
some straight, some spiral, some wide, some
narrow, up, up, up till | thought we should
never get to the top. At length the waiter
stopped and unlocked door and ushered me
into a small but very pleasant room with
a nice soft bed in it," Thus did Wallace finally
find lodging in New York
Rollo and his father arrived safely, however,
at night, secured room easily, but had no
time for sightseeing that first evening. In the
morning Mr.. Holiday led Roo out into
Broadway and said: "Rollo, while am trans
acting my business, how would you like to
spend to-day with Mr. Abbott, the gentleman
who has written so many books about you and
me, as well as Jones and Lucy and your dear
mother?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10

One of the stimulating features of
anti-suffrage literature is that while you
may always be sure that women are
being scolded you don't always know for
what. For instance, in Cambridge Anti
Suffrage Notes No. 157 we read:
THE English women who have left
their homes and families to perform'war
duties for their country, thereby caus
ing an almost immediate rise in the in
FAINT death rate ="
The intimation is that if women had
stayed at home and attended to their
own business the infant death rate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-10
Looking at Broadway from the Glddy
Height of Fifty Feet

Upstairs a lecture, with comic songs, Ws'
going on, but as our party were not exactl
sure of the character of the entertainment they
went on up to the roof garden. What funny
garden!" said Rollo. How could there be any
ground on a roof"
There was indeed no ground; but unas'
their feet was a flooring Of plank, which eF
tended every way over succession OF r0Ol'
which seemed to belong to many difern,
buildings. There was a high balustrade o.
around the edge next the street and VARIOUS
other balustrades divided one part from 81
other. There was a row of trees in tubs he"
this balustrade and great many plants a,'
flowers on stands and in groups all over ~
garden. In one place was n little ouliolHs
for refreshments. There were also man
tables and chairs, and here aud there enHD'
ney coming up from the buildings oeo"'
Many richly dressed people were enjoying "
air and refreshments at the tables and w"A
ing about as they talked to one another.
Rollo walked to the parapet and looked O' w,
"The park was spread out before HIM ~
could look down into Broadway. fifty feet T"
low him, with its carts, its carriages, us NV
ments, its lights and its ceaseless and thunO'.
ing din. Opposite TO him, across the street W.
the tall dark tower Of church, which rose w..
before him, the body Of the church being 10
below" 49,,
Rollo was realizing. as he had never rs'D'.
before. the wonder OF the works OF "".
when | grow up. father said ne n
come TO New York and build lofty oui''"s'
like these!"