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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Green Bay-A service flag, with ff.
teen stars, was dedicated by the Jew
ish congregation here on Sunday,
Sept. 1. A patriotic program was held
in connection with the flag service.
One start in the flag is of gold, being
for Alfred Henry Israel of Milwaukee,
who joined the colors while resident
of Green Bay. Women of the church
presented the flag.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Madison-That the condition of the
state treasury Sept. was far better
than a year ago was indicated by
Treasurer Henry Johnson. The general
fund is $500, 100000 more than year
ago. On Sept. l the general fund had
$2,071, 213.37, as compared with 1851,
623.5S last year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

La Crosse-A record yield of sixty
bushels of wheat per acre is reported
by Seller Bros, owners of a dairy farm
five miles east of this city. On five
acres of land 800 bushels of spring
wheat was raised. Bumper yields of
grain and corn are found on hundreds
of farms in this vicinity. Corn will be
ready for cutting next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Green Bay - Before starting their
daily work. employees of large local
drygoods concern gather on the main
floor and for ten minutes sing Amer
ica," THE Star-Spangled Banner"
Keep the Home Fires Burning" and
other patriotic songs. Then they kneel
in prayer for the success of the allied
armies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Mayville-Mr. and Mrs. John Hol-
lenstein recently celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary, all of
their four sons and two daughters be-
ing present. Mr.. Hollenstein was born
in Switzerland in 1912, and came TO
Wisconsin in 1869, lived at Woodland,
Dodge county, four years, and came to
Mayville in 1873, engaging in the man.
ufacture of wagons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Kenosha-The Rev. James Conway,
assistant pastor of st. James church
of this city, is in critical condition.
at st. Katherine's hospital here as a
result of injuries received when he was
thrown from a carriage. He suffered
four broken ribs and several injuries
to his head and spine. Father Con
way and number of Boy Scouts We're
returning from an outing at Twin
Lakes when the team ran away. John
Burns, Jr., one of the Scouts, was Sc
yerely injured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Kenosha-The United States govern
ment halted all street pavement work
here which had been planned ana con
tracts drawn for during the year.
Mayor John G. Joachim received no
tice from the highway council that the
projects were disapproved. Contracts
for two new school buildings were held
up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Wausau-Corp. George w. Chapman
of the town of Johnson and Private
Henry Nehrbass of town of Halsey
have been killed in action in France,
according to kilograms received by rel
atives here. Corp. Alfred Reimer, Pri-
vate Arthur Kastel and Private Leon
ard Seller of Wausau have been
wounded in action.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Racine-Frank Fault, as years old.
resident of Linden, Wis.,, was injured
fatally when an emery wheel in the
plant of the Mitchell Motors company,
where he was employed, broke and a
niece struck FaIn on the head fractur-
ing his skull.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Madison--A. J. Glover, Fort Atkin-
son, was elected president. and John
LIE Febre. Milwaukee, secretary-treas-
urer of the Wisconsin Dairy Council,
which was organized and Incorporated
to promote the dairy industry, edu
cate the public, encourage production
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Ashland - After lodging police for
weeks, John Cloud. Indian. Odanah
gave himself up on charge of trying
to avoid the selective service. He had
served thirty days in Jail for failure
to register. When released, the sher-
if saw that he registered, but Cloud
did not fill out a QUESTIONABLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Kenosha-Mrs. Tony Pingitore was
notified that her brother. Emelio Fora
co was killed in action in France. He
was one of the first Italians to enter
service after Italy entered the war.
Two more brothers are also on the
firing line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Ripon-A service flag containing
eighteen stars in honor of members of
the congregation who are in the ma
TONS service, was dedicated here on
Sunday, Sept. l. with impressive serv-
ices at Grace Lutheran Church. The
dedicatory address was delivered by
the Rev. Mr.. Proehl of Dubuque, Ia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Fond du Lac-John Horn, a truck
farmer and well known cattle buyer.
is being held on $500 bond charged
with having made seditious utteran-
ces Horn was arrested by officials of
the department of justice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Green Bay Mrs. Mary Golden, so
years old, committed suicide by throw.
ing herself into a creek near her home
at WrightstOwn, in the southern part
of Brown county, it was reported to
police officials here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11

Neenah-The Stewart sisters. vaude.
vile, who have been spending the sum-
mer here, will leave soon to be men,
bers OF the "over there" quota of the
atrical lights who will entertain the
soldiers in France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-11
i's'i'iiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiIliiiiiiiIliiIIIii
HAPPENINGS
OF THE WEEK
In WISCONSIN

Madison-A protest has been filed
with Gov. Phillip against allowing
John Becker TO draw his salry as coun-
ty Judge. Atty. Gen. Spencer Haven
has ruled that the sentence of Judge
Becker under the espionage act va
Gates the Office of the county judge.
While this sentence was passed more
than two weeks ago, Judge Becker
has continued around the Office, and
according to protest filed with the
governor. Becker has drawn his sal
airy for the month of August.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30

lay by going either to Matanzas or to
Havana. want to land somewhere
farther east, and I want you to help
me to find Colonel Lopez"
Mr.. Enriquez frowned thoughtfully.
"What 1 just told you is literally true"
he said at last. 1--WE work in the dark
up here, and we don't know the where
abouts of our troops. Butt have a
thought" He excused himself and left
the room. When he returned he ex-
planned: IT don't have to tell you that
we are watched all the time, and that
for US to assist you openly would be
liable to defeat your purpose. But I
have just telephoned to q man I can
trust, and I have told him your story.
He has relatives in Cuba and he agrees
to help you If he can. Ills name is
Alvarado." Writing an address upon
a card, he handed it to O'Reilly. "Go
to him, tell him what you have told me,
and do as he directs. Another thing
don't return here unless it is neces-
sary; otherwise when you land in Cuba
you may have cause to regret it."
Doctor Alvarado, high type of the
Cuban professional man, was expect,
ing O'Reilly. He listened patiently tC
his callers somewhat GREATNESS re
cital.
"You do well to avoid the cities
where you are known" he agreed. "But
just how to reach the insurrectos--"
eff you'd merely give me letter
saying I'm a friend"
The doctor promptly negatived this
suggestion. "Surely you don't think il
can be done as easily as thatf" he in
quired. "In the first place, wherevel
you land, you will be watched and
probably searched. Such letter, Il
discovered, would not only end you
chances, but 1t would bring certain dis
aster upon those to whom 1t was writ
ten. My two brothers, Tomas and Is
naclO, reside In Cuba, and we all worl
for the cause of independence in on
own ways. / am fortunately situated
but they are surrounded by dangers
and / must ask you to be extremel,
careful In communicating with them
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
CHAPTER VII.
The Man Who Would Know Life.

The Man Who Would Know Life.
Later that day O'Reilly set out to
reconnoiter the city of Neuvitas. He
was followed, of course-he had ex-
pected as much, and the circumstances
amused rather than alarmed him. But
when he returned to his hotel and
found that his room had been visited
during his absence he felt a hint of
uneasiness. Evidently, as Doctor AL
varado had forecast, the authorities
were interested in him; and he had
further evidence of the fact when he
learned that the room next him was
occupied by the very man who had
Swallowed him on the street. Inasmuch
as the intervening wall was no more
than thin partition, through which
his very breathing could be heard,
while his every movement could doubt
less be spied upon, o'Reilly saw the
need of caution.
During breakfast, and afterward
throughout an aimless morning stroll
O'Reilly felt watehful eyes upon him
When he returned to his hotel he
found Mr.. Carbajal In the cafe con
cocting refrescos for some military Off
GERS, who scanned the American with
bold, hostile glances. O'Rellly com
planned to the proprietor of tooth
ache. He declared that something haC
to be done at once, and inquired tht
name and address of the best loca
dentist.
Mr.. Carbajal named several. among
them DR.. Tomas Alvarado, whereupor
his guest hurried away, followed a
a respectful distance by the secre
agent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
CHAPTER V-continued.

"Are you crazy, or am II" he que
rled.
"Yes. sir; delirious. It's this way,
sir; I've changed my mind, too"
"Oh-I You have2"
"rve met the dearest, sweetest
'O'Reilly choked, then began again
'"the dearest, loveliest-"
"Never mind the bird-calls-don't
cool get enough of that at home.
Humph! 1t turned out better than
thought. Why, IL was positively ter
rifled when you walked in. 1 ought to
be offended, and 1 am, but Get out
while 1 telephone Elsa"
O'Rellly spent that evening in writ
ing a long letter to Rosa Varona.
Other letters went forward by sue
.ceeding posts, and there was no doubt
now that O'Reilly's pen was tipped
with magici He tingled when he re-
read what he had written. He babe
Rosa prepare for his return and their
immediate marriage.
O'Reilly's love was unlimited; his
trust in the girl was absolute. He
knew, moreover, that she loved and
trusted him. This, to be sure, was a
mIracle-a unique phenomenon which
never ceased to amaze him. He did
not dream that every man had felt the
same vague wonder.
And so the time passed rapidly. But,
strange to say, there came no answer
TO those letters. O'Reilly cursed the
revolution which had made communi-
cation so uncertain; at length he
.cabled, but still the days dragged on
with no result. Gradually his impa-
flence gave way to apprehension.
Great was his relief, therefore, when
one day worn, stained envelope adj
dressed in Rosa's hand was laid upon
his desk. The American stamp, the
Key West postmark, looked strange,
but Her first letter! O'Reilly won
dered If his first letter to her could
possibly have moved her as this moved
him. He kissed the envelope where
her lips had caressed it in the sealing
Then with eager fingers he broke il
open.
1t was a generous epistle, long and
closely written, but as he read his keen
delight turned to dismay, and when
he had turned the last thin page his
brain was in widest turmoil. He
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
MET SITUATION ALL RIGHT
Small Boy at Least Showed That He
Was Possessed Of the Quality
of RESPONSIVENESS.

Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock Of
Nebraska remarked at a social gather
ing that when one was doing his best
1t was all that could be expected OF
him, and contributed the following
story as an illustration:
One afternoon little Jimmy was In
vited to take tea with a chum, and
when he returned home he found his
mother anxiously waiting for him.
II hope, Jimmy" said the mother,
after listening to sundry details OF
the affair, that you remembered to
wash your hands before you went to
the table"
1--WE were called in so quickly" an
swered Jimmy, "that 1 didn't have
time to wash but one"
"Wash but one" exclaimed his
mother, with much concern. what
did you do7"
"Why, I ate with that one" was
the reassuring reply Of Jimmy, "and
kept the other in my pocket."-Phll-
adelphia Telegraph.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30

| him thither. When he had finished his
tale Mr.. Enriquez inquired:
"But how do you expect me to help
your
II want your advice more than your
help, although you might tell me where
can find Colonel Lopez"
Enrlquez eyed his caller keenly.
"That information would be very well
worth having" said he. "But, you I'M
derstand, we know little about what is
going on in Cuba-far less than the
Spaniards themselves. I'm afraid /
can't help you"
"You don't take me for spy, do
you?" Johnnie asked, with his friendly
grin.
"Ahl You don't look like one, but
we never know whom to trust. This
young lady In whom you are inter-
ested, who Is she"
"Her name is Varona; Miss Rosa
Varona."
"So?" Enriquez raised his brows.
mot by any chance the heiress to that
famous Varona treasurer
Exactly If there is such q thing.
Here! Read this. 1 want you to be-
lleve me-" Reverently he laid Rosa's
letter before her countryman. 'T'm
not In the habit Of showing my letters
to strangers, butt guess that'll con-
vince you I'm not spy"
He sat silently while the letter was
being read; nor was he disappointed in
the result. Mr.. Enrlquez raised dark
compassionate eyes to his, saying:
"This is a touching letter, sir.
thank you for allowing me to see it
No, don't doubt you now. Poor Cuba
Her sons must be brave, her daughters
patient"
"WellI You understand why must
go quickly, and why can't chance de
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
READING, Pa.

Lord Reading, the British ambassa-
dor, is as young looking as he is tall
ented, and his youthful appearance
got him into an amusing adventure
last week.
He had lunched at a Washington
hotel, and when his bill was brought,
he told the waiter he would have 1t
charged.
Endorse 1t, then, please" said the
waiter.
So Lord Reading wrote Reading"
at the foot of the bill, and the walter
snatched 1t up and hurried away.
He returned in a moment and SAID
contemporary:
"Here, young Teller, sign your name
to this. We don't care nothin about
where yer from"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
CHAPTER VI.
o Godl Come quickly. If you love me.
The Quest Beuins.

INC SuCSI DS9iiSs
When O'Reilly had finished his Sec
ond reading of the letter there were
fresh blots upon the pitifully untidy
pages. 81 write nicely, only the ink is
poor" "There is little of anything
here at Asensio's house." at is cold
before the dawn" Poor little
Rosa He had always thought OF her
as so proud, so high-spirited, so play
full, but another Rosa had written this
letter. Her appeal stirred every
chord Of tenderness, every impulse Of
chivalry in his impressionable Irish ma
ture. 20 God! Come quickly, II you
love me-" He leaped to his feet; he
dashed the tears from his eyes.
Johnnie's preparations were con-
Quoted with vigor and promptitude
within two hours his belongings were
packed. He seized his hat and has
tened downtown to the Office of the Gu
ban junta.
A businesslike young man inquired
his errand. Johnnie made known a
part Of 1t, and then asked to see some
one In authority. In consequence, per
haps, of his Irish smile or of that per
suasiveness which he could render al
most Irresistible when he wllled, 1t was
not long before he gained admlttance
to the presence of Mr.. Enriquez, dis
tlnguished, scholarly Cuban of middlt
age.
ORellly plunged boldly into the
heart Of the matter which had brought
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
0REILLY LEARNS OF RosRs PLIGHT AND BUSHES TO
THE RESCUE WITH ALL POSSIBLE HASTE

snopssDon Eseban Cuban hides his wealth
his estate. The hiding
Sebastian Don Esebans wife dies at
Estaban marries the
avacous Isabel who tries unsucssuy wiring the secret
Sebastian Angeed his REFUSAL she
Evangelna Sebasian daughter Don
refuses, gambling he risks
Cazed by the loss Of his daughter
kills Eeban and is himself killed Many
hidden Don Mario,
United States Johnnie ORely American who loves
o he
death while walking Esbans
PEELED to hee
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30

thought he must be dreaming. Could
at be that he had misunderstood any
thing? He turned to the beginning and
attempted to read. but his hands shook
so that he was obliged to lay the letter
fiat upon his desk.
My Dear Beloved: It is with diffidence
and hesitation that / take my pen in
hand, for / fear you may consider me
unduly forward in writing to you with
out solicitation.
Alas! We are refugees, Esteban and
.--fugitives. outcasts. living In the mani
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30
Reasonable Inquiry.

81 should like a porterhouse steak
with mushrooms" said the stranger
"some delicately Drowned toast with
plenty of butter"
"'Scuse me, suh," interrupted the
waiter. as you tryin' to give an or
der or is you jes' reminiscin' bout old
times"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-30

Esteban and Rosa feel secure
In their hiding place unaware
that cueto's treaehery ls bring
ing upon them a new and more
terrible danger. Don't mlss this
development, which is disclosed
In the next lnstaIlment.
The Washington times., 1918-06-23

close woven -ch1mola 9Sr
nnish qualify. .-.s...-. wv
4x-Ineh waite Cannon Cloth. an
extra heavy grade, that closely
resembles the all-linen suit H0N
Ing .-.-...--.....-.- 1ON
Number - InDerlsl EAGilsh
NalnsOotE. sc inches wide; extra fine
sssSs 4 isf :.e anl s.esS aAs sd "a
Regularly at 33.oo.. 49,. O6sdO
The Washington times., 1918-06-23
Suumer Essdfuls IN
Notions and
Findings

Gesd Quality WAlae Bastiag Cstt6a.
white or black. soft nnioh- Two g.
' Dse.i - Pi;:. 100
IN paper .s.s.s..s..s....s. ~
MotAeEs' IFoA1nE Wax, large II
conveniently shaped wax paid. ~
Real Hair Netn, cap shape or fringe
nets, good quality, close mesh -
all shapes. TWO for ..... AlG1
Wnah c1olAs, Turkizh -
knitted styies fun size ....... ~
Hump HalFplnH. assorted package.
containing the most popular o.
White Pearl BuftonA. one dozen on
card: nsh eye and plain styles. -
Assorted sizes. TWO cards for. ~
KlelnertAs Sanitary Rubber 90
sheetiRE. 24-ineh squares .....- SO~
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FIsoF.
The Washington times., 1918-06-23
35c and see Colored Voiles, Csc
Bunny Silks, 55c

3s-inch Bunny silks. a SUI
perior silk and cotton fabric.
with the appearance and finish
of the all-silk ponEee. Shown In
a complete assortment OF street
ana evening shades.
The Washington times., 1918-06-23
69c Plain CoIored Chiffon Voiles n Inches Vide 49c Yard

With the present immense popularity OF PainColor Voles for
charming roes there viii be spirited selling here toOr
when these qualities put forward at 49c yard
Beautifully finished quality made of finest selected eombed
yarn of sheer wopy grade IN assortment Of exquisite
shades and black The wdt-4 nches-is
economy feature Of this sale.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-28
HUNS BREAK
ARlMIST||''l|CE:;
TAKEVALUlKl
Negotiations for Peace Be-
tween Russ and Ukrainia
Have no Effect.

Moscow. Saturday, May .25.v(By
the 4, Associated Press. .)--Alt though
peace negotiations between Russia
and Ukrainia have now begun at
Kiev, the Germans have broken the
armistice on the Voronezh front, oc-
cupying the town of Valuiki after four
days of fighting, and making q further
advance. The Izevstia, organ of the
Bolsheviki, explains the advance as
being due to Germanys intention to
seize those portions Of the Voronezh
government which Ukrania desires.
Meanwhile the Germans are making
extensive preparations in the Cau-
casus and continuing their. operations
IN the Don region, where no armstice
has been agreed to. Germany's in
tentions, says the newspaper, seem to
be widening in scope. a
Reports of the first session Of the
Kiev conference held on May %, indi-
cate that the Germans are in no hurry
for the conclusion of peace between
Russia and Ukrainia. The Ukranian
delegates told the Russians their cre-
dentials were invalid because they
did not specifically contain authorize
ton for concluding peace or an armi-
stice and also did not state what parts
OF Russia comprise the soviet repub-
lie. The Russians requested time to
make a reply and q day was granted
for this purpose.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-28

Gains by the armies of the German
crown prince on the Aisne front have
been balanced in part by the sangu-
mary repulses of further attempts to
push forward southwest of Ypres. In
prepared second line positions along
the Aisne the Franco-British forces
are offering strong resistance to the
Germans who are pressing on to cross
the river. while in Flanders the
French confidently await increased
enemy attacks.
Although the Germans attacked on
the southern flank on a front of 35
miles in great strength, It is not clear
what is behind the operation. Two
possibilities stand out-that the
Germans felt it necessary to widen
the elbow about Montdidier or that it
was feared General Foch might be-
gin a counter offensive toward laon.
the extremities of the nearly 200 mile
lineiare feints for a stupendous move
ment toward Amiens.
In gaining the heights north Of the
Aisne and the famous Chemin Des
Danes the Germans suffered most
heavily. If the crown prince hoped
to crush the French and separate
them from the British at Berry-Au-
Bac, he failed. as contact between the
allied forces has been maintained
throughout the fighting. How far the
Germans advanced on the extreme
ends Of the new fighting front liz not
defined clearly. but in the center they
reached the region north OF Pont
Arcy. on the Aisne, four mile ad-
vance. tx.
Along the six mile front from Locre
TO tvoormezeele on the Flanders bat
tlefeld. the French hurled the enemy
back with great losses and still. hold
tenaciously to the positions protecting
the ridge running westward from
Mont KENNEL. Near Voormezeele,
where the French have taken over
the line from the British. heavy hght-
ing continues around Dickebusch
Lake. where the Germans penetrated
the allied line.
Meanwhile. there is very iptense
artillery fire from north OF the Somme
to the Avre in Pjcardy. The Germans
have made no attacks here except tor
strong raids against the allied Mnes,
especially the sector west OF Mont
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-28
PRODUCTION OF 7
COAL FOR YEAR
MUST BELARGER
Average Weekly Production
of l2,60o,0oo Tons Must:
be Maintained.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 2s.-The
production Of coal in the United States
forithe year beginning April frst
! slilustsreaph s735.e0& 10. net etons,eJ. I'D.
1 "A. Morrow, general AtrAct1E Of distft-
button of the United StatesS 1ifel adj
ni1ffstratioh, today told the National
CpAT association, IN convention here.
This neaps an increase of $4,000
tons over The production for the coal
year 1917, III the war demands Of the
country are to be met. 1t is doubtful,
Mr.. Morrow said, il the. production Of
anthracite coal can be increased over
last years total Of 89,000,000 gross
tons. Therefore the entire S5,000,000
tons must come from the bituminous
mines. VI.
"A survey of; the war demand for
coal by the United States fuel admin
istration has shown that the country
will require during the present coal
year eI5, 100000 net tons of bitumin-
GUS coal, Mr.. Morrow said. During
the last coal year the bituminous coal
production was 551,000,OO0 net tons.
ITO meet these requirements it will
be necessary to maintain an average
weekly production of 12.600.000 tons
of bituminous. %