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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
IT TAKES THE YOUTHS,
And ALSO THE NATURE
COMPLETE LIST OF THURSDAYS
WAR REGISTR&HTS
More Than Three Thousand in the
County-The job Was Quickly
Done and Returns Made

A good portion of Censor space is
devoted this issue, to publication Of a
complete list of war registrants of
last Thursday. 1t is of 50 much sig
nihcance that we feel warranted in
sulrendering the big amount of space
the publication requires.
This big registration stunt was ac-
complished with dispatch. The polls
closed at o'clock in the evening, and
just one hour later the county exemp~
ton board had telephone reports from
every precinct, and in 80 minutes they
had the figures compiled and wired to
the governors Office in Madison. being
among the first counties in the state
to make complete returns.
Following is the full registration
record:
MISCELLANEOUS REGISTRATIONS
The following Vernon county boys. scattered
in many different places throughout the
county, registered by letter or through rela-
tives and friends.
Stoda. Harry Sales. John Storhakken. Joe
Dber. Vcrden Sallander, Arnold A yeghian,
John r Weber, Scott Sidie Leroy Shut, VIII
liam Stoiks. Ludwig A Shower, Larry Il Show
en-, Gerald RusdAl. Otto A Prosch, Layton
r Perkins, Stanley o 0pSahl. Louis Marker.
Robert w McCTHken. John Muteh Jr. Joseph
Lukes, Tom Lund. Arthur r Jeffries. Miles
Jafek, Carl Hanson. Harold s Hall, Harry
Gibertson. Melvin Gauper. Nordah o For
they, Lawrence Ferguson, Walter Faysr,
Alvin II Christensen. Morris X Call. William
Carr, Chester Brye. Louie Beier, Royal W
BALDWIN. Justin N Bradley. Carol VI Ander-
son, Peter NJ steen. Elmer Strait, William
NJ Side, 0ryiile Smith, Niekiy Skrede. Ber-
nard Smith. Clifford Storlie. William II Ady.
Eddie Appleton, Fred Bluske, Peter r Bolstad.
Alvin Cary. Hurley P Carr, Ira e Casperson,
Carl Dompke. Ole Dahl. Adelbert Eekior,
VIM. Fowler. Paul Ferguson. Gilbert Gilbert
son, Walter Gilman, Earl w Graves. Mel in
Gardner. Olaf Hagen. Herman HohlfeId. VIII
lam Hart. Fnudt NJ HOoverson. Steiner ia
cobson. Arthur !. JeBers. Joseph Juve. John
kinserdahi Joseph Rosa. Frank kueiz.
Frank kuche. ChAs Lindahl. Joseph Y
Leosiad. Ebert Mchiem. Logan McYey.
Howard McIsin. Mike MeLivseek. John
MeMuien. Frank Martin. John Nelson,
August Wistenberg. John Watson, Edward
f Winkier, Karl o Walby. Christopher o
Ytiri. Sever YttFi. Earl Norris. Thomas Olson.
Otto Ostren, Martin Pterson, OmeT II StoF-
bakken. Edwin NJ fainter. Sam { Peterson.
Guy Tewait. Roy Ramsey. Ole Michaelson.
Charles Jackson. Ole Moseng, John r
Straight. Neal Z Minsbail. ivan c Bernard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
WAR EXHIBIT TRAIN HERE
CAN BE SEEN SATURDAY NIGHT
AT SOUTHEASTERN DEPOT
Carries Relics of War aud Everything
Pertaining Theret0--In In
terest of Liberty Loan

The War train which is touring this
district in the interests of the Fourth
Liberty Loan will arrive at Yiroqua
at 500 p. m. Saturday night over the
Southeastern line and leave at seven
o'clock the next morning.
Practically every kind of war ma
teriai except tanks ard heavy artillery
are carried on board this train. 1t is
an exhibit of rare interest and educa-
tional worth. Veterans Of the great
war cover there come with the train,
give lectures and guide the crowds
through the cars. Tremendous inter-
est and enthusiasm has greeted the
train at every station, and Viroqua
surely will be no exception.
One of the finest features will be
the thirty piece band from the Great
Lakes and their inspiring music. Be
at the depot when the train pulls in.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
AUCTION SALE

joseph Buchanan, one Of the lead
ing farmers Of this section for half q
century. has determined to let up on
hard labor. To dispose Of bis live
stool. and farm equipment he viii bold
an auction sale al his farm two miles
nerla If tiroqua on TUESDAY, Sep
TENDER =. commenting At 7 o o'clock.
His principal list % things to sell em-
braces horses, cows, full blood
and grades yearlng heifers, bred;
calves, registered bull, wagons s. eds,
gasoline engine. feed mills, 2 hole corn
ahal!er. corn husker and greater
variety 81 machinery than any farm
in the county carries. Nr. Buchanan
win also sell his farm on easy terms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
ENGINE ExPLoDEs
In Crawford County-One Killed and
Others are Injured

A terrible accident happened to
crew over at Bridgeport,
says a correspondent, in which sey eral
were injured and Joe Mezera lost iris
life. Mr.. Mezera was moving his ma
chine on the Crawford county side OF
the river, and the accident happened
on the way, the engine exploding and
blowing the entire outfit to pieces.
Mr.. Mezera was killed outright, and
his son John, struck on the head by
the flying debris, but he will recover.
Henry Wayne was badly scalded by
the escaping boiling water. The fourth
helper in the crew, another son of Mr..
Mezera, fortunately was not on the
spot of the disaster, as lie was driving
the tank wagon. Mr. Mezera's tragic
death is all the more deplorable as he
has three sons in the army
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
BERGEN

Juii8e Bjorge, Adolph II Bey, Anton sprin-
ger. Charles A Steiner. Berry J SehWake,
Pred Levsndaski. Albert } SchHick. Edward
koblitz. Ludwick Grosskopf. Fred Hart,
Henry ] Preksch Frank Hart Lud wick +
Scheek. John Trusoni. Gas Mcdowell Albert
J Grauhe. Robert schstkke. kHute Ness. Rein
hold ] Beiliick Julius Hart, s.einhoId Miller
Willis h Hutson. Carl Seheok, John VI Os-
trcng, John Mcdonald, George II Muscoyitz,
Henry Springer. Albert q Anderson, Ed
yard Gaufsch. REdolph A Miller, Theodore A
Bay. Carl A STARK. Casper Ben Schmidt Char
Frank Cerny. Frank + Seumann. Hard0
Hart AdBiph p GranLe. John J Helke. Carl
iHedekc. Albert Jonas. Christ c LeHseg Rein
bold Better Fred w behlicht, John Reitlick
Asion . Nelson. LudW Hendriekson. Earl
" UmberRer. William Beranek, Paul x
Laeaier. Eddie Riese. Floyd " Munygn. VIII
Ham Weisc Prank Weise. Frank Beitlich.
HERMAN & Asp. Robert l. Campbell Emil K
Sehlieht. Carl kroll. Ray Umberger. HaFtgick
L fioB. Otto a sehEake. John J Hechf. Ar
thur Auudstock. Aim0n Hart. Jostph Etclhck
Jr Elijah Z. Ppilnff. Alfred & Reuu.uFeu. Al
bert = fslHm. John Laedel,e- Gustav A Asp.
Rgdsiph q Ripple. John Handler, Mclyin
Dixon. John Bemi. August fsrasskopf. Waller
II Webbing. 5ateph sguchek. EusssH stems
lin. Phillip b BRYAN, Walter Gust Steiner.
AdmeFi DenisoH. Frark T. hociuaki. Henry
G Hoover. Gustav o Tirize. Joseph lragoni,
Charley q asp, George J Bean Elmer e Pro-
Esrh. WaiteT ee5dci. Rudolf etrasscr. Albert
Dalsaso. Matthias A Banner Ttmsu Hun
des. Gasrles r Zlnk. Ults Humber. Carl ;
-rr aafF ff ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
Thes Are Whe Finaneiers

Two sisters. Mrs, John Heck and
Mrs Will Sisbaek, Of Belgium Ridge,
on Monday, called at the Censor Of
fee and paid S. each in advance They
wanted to be sure and avert any pos
sible increase in subscription price
that may be ordered by the govern
ment
Others will do well to follow their
precedent. Those delinquent must pay
without delay if they want the paper
to continue Look at your yellow tag.
Uncle Sam is forcing Us to this situ-
alton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Consistent progress by the allied
armies is being made at all points.
The British and French are slowly
drawing their net tighter around the
Hindenburg line; Greek troops have
advanced from two to three miles on
la nineteen mile front; the Serbs con-
tinue to make progress, piercing the
Bulgarian front FIVE miles on a front
Of twelve miles, capturing 5000 men;
ere French are moving ahead on the
Alaceaenia front These are bright
days foi' the cause Of civilization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
We Want You on Rally Day

The Annual Rally Day in Bible School, Church and
Endeavor Society will be held Sunday, September 29h We
you make plans attend Bring the family,
your relatives and friends
Remember the ''Homelike Church" makes you feel at
home. You want to again.
See the ''ad' of the Loyal Mems Bible Class in the
County Fair Premium List.
Hear the sermon next Sunday morning on "A National
Necessity"
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
WAS An IMPORTANT HEARING
People Unanimous for Cheaper and
Better Lighting Service


A representative o. the railroad. or
state public utility commission. held a
public hearing here on Wednesday
for the purpose of learning and re
porting to his chiefs the quality and
price of electric service in this city.
1t is certain to say that he heard
nothing complimentary for either pro-
position. Mayor Garrett, Rev. Steph-
ems and numerous otfer residents test
flied to the very Inefficient and wretch
ed conditions that have been endured
here, and all were stout and deter
mined in giving expression to the gen
eral opinion that the 20 per cent in
crease in charges order and collect,
commencing last month, is in no sense
warranted when similar conditions in
operation are cited in surrounding
cities.
General Manager Kline and Dis
trict Manager ROdenhius admitted the
charge of very bad service. The
outlined the improvements already
made and now in course Of betterment,
saying that they now fully.realize that
our grievances are well founded. They
said it was not possible during the
war, because of lack Of finances and
materials TO extend their current here.
They said the business of the local
plant showed deficit of $500 the
past year, citing that as reason for
the increase in rates
The hearing on part Of the city was
conducted by City Attorney Proctor.
All facts elected by the commissions
representative will be laid before that
body. Whether an early determine
ton may be looked for we know not.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

rus ~ Beckum. Christian Anderson. Ole T
4 Anderson John Larson. sam o Sanding, John
Hagen. Herman @ Gull0rd, Iosepa Fryden-
Iuus Email J Johnson. Christian Simonson,
PETER Holman. Carl N OnsruG. Christian D
sas'in Charles Z Federsoa. Albert NJ {, Lium.
PeaeT ! Bjerkos. Herman / Temtengen, Even
I.os.tad. Alfred = Johnson. Simon 5 Aerison.
Anton Luude, Robert Kobe. Edwin II Jeison.
Chsrlcs fernandez, Maguus p Colby. Jorgen
HOS Carl Erickson. Carl siette, Carl
Eseurud Ogto T Hagen, Bennett Eyenstad, Nor
Cai p SEaadberg. Joseph BesEom, Lewis 5
ftute. JeBs : Rude. lvar Hovde, Peter n
Hsoycyson. Oscar Petersen. Albert svendbys
Oscar J johnson. Ncrdahi Grlmstad. Henry /
lager. Melvin G Johnson. Bagehari = Bekse-
DAT. Emer Lee. Ole Longard. Christ Il Lomoeus
Theodore Bekkum. Henry Olsen. Martin Nil
sestuen. Uiuus FluEstad. Christian Hagen.
Olaf & Johnson. OLio A 0nsrud, Paul Lea,
Hans L Peterson, Melvin Bskken. Anton
Peterson, Deder Ryhus. Earl = Johnson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
THE IDLE MAN

The idle man has no right to expect the gov
eminent 10 protect him in his ideness. No
excuse can be accepted for man not utiliz-
ing every second of his time for some service
TO his country. There is only one way 20 keep
the boys over there. and that Is 10 keep 2ar
contracts UP to the top in the matter Of pro-
duction. and this cam Ot be done unless every
man sees that II Is his d7ty and his privilege
10 keep the machinery going. A man may
buy any number Of liberty bonds and thrift
stamps. br. unless the industries Of the ooun-
try are kept Up. money viii have little value.
Indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
MANY MORE SOON MUST GO
CALI. FOR rs MEN IN EARLY
DAYS OF NEXT MONTH
Younger and Older Men Not TO Re-
eeive Questionnaires at First

Beginning today the local board will
send out questionnaires to the new
registrants whose ages run from 10
to SO inclusive. The IS year old boys
an dthe men over So viii not receive
questionnaires at present.
A call has been made upon this
county for rs men to go TO Camp Nc
Arthur, Waco, Texas, during the FIVE
day period beginning October z This
win take ali the class one men both of
the June 5th and August oath regis
tration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

The Brown Music Company IS max
ing very noticeable improvement IN
the rem0deling Of the front Of is bust
ness block. The plate glass are being
lowered so a view into the double
store can be had; the present doors
removed and large plates substituted.
making the entrance from the south
section Of the building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Word has been received here BY Mr.. and
Mrs. HalvSr Olson that their zen Hamilton,
wounded ard in base hospital in France.
but getting along fine and expected &c
join his company again soon. hamilton en-
\ OF TOmah and has been IN France several
months,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
WAR NOTES

A card frcm Or. G. F. Andrew, formerly Of
DeSOto, states that ne arrived "aved there"
safe and sound. Lieutenant Andrew has been
instructor since early in the spring in baae
hospital No. So, 10 which re is attached. He
is one Of about adozcR active phssicisns Of
Vernon county who are new doing Suty Mith
the army in thS country and abroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Coal is arriving daily now. Phone
me when sou VIII 5e rsady~to receive
It. Delays may be dangerous.
L. c. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Whiic returning from winnepcg to his COM
mand in The east, Lieutenant AIbon Liade-
mann stepped OF for a DAY with mis- mother
in tie old horne. he Is stationed with aviation
corps in New York and is cxpeciant of being
sent any day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
New Eligibles for the War

wing
10th Including within
failed to at the dme) The total 1901 than the first
O On June
o.
q re stransf or the count O
Thursdays
majority 1873 dee aliens nonarant aliens 1899 whites
oriental
stofn OF
last Thursday elsewhere the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
CHRISTIANA

Mia ef sFTkksisou, Arne o Dazsganrd. John
siette john 5 Belhy. Paul 2 OyerRsrd Chris
lian Hoinen. Bans ~ Peterson. Joseph Jefson.
Peter J Flagstad, Martin " FonKadeni Mag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
Rus.ia In ANful Tnrmoil

Russia is in the grip Of a reign of
terror, murder being rampant. The
Allied troops, including the Japs. are
apparently in control Of Siberia. and
allied forces nave q bold on Ukraine
and also the northern country around
Archangcl The Bolshevika govern
ment has been proven TO be thorough
ly in league with Germany, and they
are executing hundreds Of counter
.revolutionists in the endeavor to keep
in power. What will ultimately come
out of the situation is beyond proph-
ecy-we can only hope that their de
luded people may regain their sanity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Monroe Ree1 and family had Wis
itors from Spar-a.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
Wilson skaters Pence Offensive

" AtbSh HhASLEAS i Eute OneltSANe
In reply to the Austrian peace note,
President Wilson has answered in two
short and concise sentences 10 words
that mees the hearty approval Of er=
cry thinking man in the allied world
The government of the United
States feels that there is only one re-
ply which Is can make to the sugges-
ton of the Imperial Austro Hungarian
government. IL has repeatedly and
win entire candar stated the terms
upon when tie United States would
consider peace and can and win el
terrain no proposal for conference
upon a matter coneern;ng which it hiss
made its purpose and position so piaia'
This forceful and quick reply by the
president will no doubt be accompan-
led by similar answers from all our
allies, and it is hoped viii serve to de-
feat the insidious peace offensive of
the unholy central powers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
Short News Stories of Interest

by Reporters
Vroqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Continued on Page y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
"GOD BE wITH MOTHER"

We'll, how's business? ?" is a question all
hear every in while. The general an.
swer is Rotten and don't give dam" The
plain fact is that most people care less about
personal success now that they ever did. All
that most of us want is to win the War.
We expect to make enough 10 keep body and
soul together and to do our share of backing
the boys. The rest of it wait until they
come marching home. There is just thing
before at this hour and all else pales be.
side tx.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Alven HOleH, a former Cashton boy, wal
killed in battle in France during August.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Lieutenant Gail Bc-zy. Of Sparta, direct
frcm the fighting zone in France. peid his
uncle, L. {. Boyle, a brief visit in this city.
he vent over with the Sparta compsny and
has seen active service, but was sent home as
an instructor al different camps. Lieutenant
Berry declares that he is anxious fer the day
when ne is ordered 20 France.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

Charles E. Woodhouse Of Victory. who was
reported missing in action the battle line
in France, writes his parents from base
soRu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18

John Heating and wife Of Woodnan, section
foreman en- the st. Paul, have probably the
largest number of boys in service Of any fam
lily in Wisconsin. TEsy nave FIVE; John,
Richard, Frank, Thomas and Mark, all in
some branch of the army
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-14
TILLMAN TO ATTEND
STATE CONVENTION
Senator at Work on Address WbicI,
He Expects to Make to Demo-
cratic Body.

Washington, May 13.-Senator
Tillman has announced that he would
attend the State Democratic conven-
tion in Columbia next Wednesday.
He will make an address upon which
he is now at work. While the sena-
tor said that at this time could
think OF nothing new regar, the
situation he would discuss and would
likely confine his remarks to state
ments which he has from time to
time given the press, that there
might be some new elements inject
ed into the matter and that in this
case he would say then whatever
might be on his mind.
Congressman Levers recent en-
try into the race and the probable
entry OF Mr.. Pollock may give Sem
ator Tillman new lines upon which
to talk.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-14
HUGO GIBSON DEFENDS
HIMSELF AND RORGLI-NI

New York, May 13.-Hugo C.. Glib.
son, who is an assistant here i'm the
munitions purchasing department OF
the British military mission issued a
statement defending himself and
Gutzon Borglum in connection with
the disclosures made in Washington
of Borglum's alleged activities in air
craft schemes.
Mr.. Borglum washed his hands
OF all connection with negotiations
looking to our organization Of an air
plane manufacturing enterprise as
soon as President Wilson granted
him authority to investigate the
handling Of aircraft production"
said Mr.. Gibson in making public his
statement. which was typewriter.
He added that had the corporation
that was discussed ever reached the
point Of actual organization, he in
tended to be a stakeholder and de-
clared that "in the end / think a
good financial reason will be found
Tor these charges being made. l be-
lieve there may be ample reason for
certain persons to consider IT desir
able to head OF or choke the inquiry
which Mr.. BoRlum started"
Gibsons explafned further that In
1911 and 1912 hapxas engaged in
the mannfacture Sof airplane propel-
= - - -
7 isrs N tIFien sccoF that a mutual
e ns-ck was y ln 70 BprgIum.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-14
ARTILLERY BRIGADE
RUMOR UNFOUNDED
Fifty-fifth Will Not BE Sent From
Sewer to Camp Jackson for
Training.

Camp Sewer, Greenville, May 13
Reports that the Fifty-ffth Field
Artillery Brigade would be sent 70
Camp Jackson, Columbia, for sew
eral weeks further training have
been emphatically denied by Maj. ].
shapter Caldwell. acting adjutant OF
the Thirtieth Division. who stated
that no such move was planned for
the brigade.
The casualty battalion, containing
men unfit for overseas service who
now number about 500 men, is not
expected to increase in size as all the
physically incapacitated men have
already been removed from ali or
ganizatioas OF the Thirtieth Division,
rather II Is expected to3,ecrease as
men restored "a health e retoshed
Z: n, <!>';'5 H<7a,o. N. Y.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-05-14
SECRETARY is NAMED
BY GOVERNOR MANNING
Walter T.. Duncan, OF Aiken, Accents
Place Vacated by John Il.
Puckette.

Walter E. Duncan, editor OF the
Aiken Standard. has accepted the
private secretaryship to Gov. r. 1.
Manning, to fill the vacancy created
last week by the resignation of John
Elliott Puckette, who volunteered
for services in the army. Mr.. Dun
can will begin work within the next
few days.
Mr.. Duncan is one OF the best
known and most capable young men
OF the State. He has been writing
for the press 15 or 16 years. He
was on the staff of The State in 1911
and has also worked on newspapers
In Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah,
Washington, Baltimore and other
places. In 1913 he made a trip
through Central America, writing a
series OF articles for a newspaper
syndicate, which were widely read.
He has also been a frequent con-
tributor to magazines and is the au-
thor OF book OF short stories, en-
titled "The Fourth at Bridge"
He volunteered for the army soon
after the United States entered
the war, but was rejected because of
physical disqualification. He was
then made county chairman of the
Aiken County Council of Defense,
and has continuously since given
practically his entire time to war
work in connection with Liberty
loans, the Red Cross. Y. M. G. A.
canvass. -Four Minute" speeches, the
registration OF shipyard workers and
other war efforts. He came to Co
lumbia April 1 as assistant chair
man of conservation and production
and as publicity worker for the ad-
ministration. IN
He will retain his interests II, Al
ken as editor and publisher of The
Standard, Mrs. Duncan having ac-
tive charge OF the paper during Mr..
Duncan's absence. He regards his
residence in columbia as only tenn
porary and looks upon the work in
the govarnoyss od1ee tin this emer-,
,sepey aas 8 part he war. work pr<,{
gram I$ ~ Il 1<f,rS ~ ~ F I.