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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-06
MARRYING IN FRANCE

"It's hard for anybody to get mar
ried in France, said 1t. Curley. 81
helped British friend of mine get
married once. He got two weeks off
for the ceremony, and it was consum-
mated just two days before his leave
expired. We had to get the written
consent of the commanding generals
of the British, French and American
districts. the written consent of three
generals next below them, and final
ly, after going through the necessary
civil formalities of getting a license,
we had to get the signature of Prem
jar Clemencau. The head of the
French nation had other things to do
than sign British Lieutenants' mar.
riage licenses, and it took a week to
get that.
"When marriages between Am.
erican lads and French lassies do oc.
cur, they are given every publicity
While / was at Brest one such mar
riage occurred, and the town was al
most wholly given over to the cele
bration of it. The hotel where the
newlyweds stopped was decorated
and French and American flag
tied together, were draped over the
door of the young couples room.
"The French encourage such mar
riages, and desire them, but will mo-
abate one jot of their national regu
'a:.ttions to make them easier"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-06
Influenza a Robber Of
Health and Strength
Leaves Victims of Recent Epidemic
in a Weakened Rundown Condi-
ton from Which Most Are Slow
to Recover.
SAYS GOOD NOURISHING FOOD
is BEST STRENGTH MAKER
BUT MUST BE ASSIMILAT.
ED, NOT WANTED.

If YOU like thousands of others,
have just come through an attack
of Influenza, you know how greatly
it has weakened and undermined
your whole system. You are back
at work, but "weak on your pins"
and unable to stand the strain of
hard daily effort without quickly
firing.
You are weak, listless, run down
and lack strength and reserve force
at the very season of the year when
you should be at your physical best
to withstand the rigors and hardships
of the hard winter season just before
you.
Strength and health come back
very slowly after Influenza and
Pneumonia unless you adopt syste-
matte plan of body building. 1t is
folly to let Nature take it's course
without help and equally foolish to
dose the stomach with strong stimu-
lants or so-called tonics which whip
and lash the jaded nerves into spas
modic temporary action.
The best way to quickly regain
lost strength, flesh and health, says
a well known authority, is through
the original source of all strength
your daily food Food however, pro-
duces flesh strength and norma.
health only in the proportion in
which it's nourishing elements are
absorbed by the blood. Your illness
has thrown your assimilative organs
out of condition and you are failing
ITO absorb the full nourishment your
food contains. Probably sixty per
cent of the fats, sugars, starches,
proteins, etc. of your meals are, in
stead of going into your blood to
nourish your body, passing right
through you as waste-undigested
and unassimilated, such as unburned
'oal falls through an open furnace
CRATE.
This merely means that the assim-
ilative functions of your stomach
and intestines need something to
get them working right again. There
is nothing better for this purpose
than the famous assimilative agent
known as Dreco-which has been
called the missing link between food
eating and strength making.
Dreco is not a tonic in the ordi-
narily accepted sense. 1t does not
Of itself build strength and flesh but
spoonful taken with your meals
for few days acts upon every
mouthful you eat, first separating all
the fats, oils, sugars, starches and
other ingredients that make flesh
and strength, from the useless waste
matter and then preparing all the
fat making nourishing elements into
4 form which your blood can readily
absorb and distribute throughout
your body.
The effect is quickly felt. Strength,
s7ergy and lost weight are quickly
restored in natural way without
the need of false tonics or stimu-
lants. In just a few days you
',ould look. act, feel and be your old
true self again. Dreco is perfectly
harmless and strongly endorsed by
The physicians who use it. 1t is dis
pensed here in Abbeville by P. B.
Speed. If you have had Influenza
and are still weak and feeling run
down, you should by all means give
Dreco a trial.-Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-06

lively quiet, but it will not be long
before we will start something here.
I had some awful experiences in
the Argonne drive. and will just re-
late one incident here and tell you
the rest when I see you again.
Our battery took position on. the
third day of the drive, just under
ne crest of a slightly inclined ridge.
Below them lay the road with bank
about three feet high. We decided
that the only place of safety for all
men not with the guns would be by
this bank. We medical men fixed
10 our first aid station in this bank
and were soon ready to care for the
wounded. From the way we had
the Huns going at first, we thought
we would be there for only day,
our infantry made such small gains
each day that it did not justify US
to move up; so there was no pro-
lection at all from shellfre, and old
Fritz rained them upon us all the
time. It was raining most of the
time. The first night not enough to
put up our shelter tents, but the
next night about eleven o'clock it
began to come down in torrents. l
took off my "tin lizzie" and sat in
it all night long. The weather did
not give US much concern, but be-
lieve me, those big shell bursting all
around US did not make it feel
healthy. A day or so later, to show
YOU what close quarters we were
in, a German plane spotted us and
proceeded to give US a warm recep-
ton. He swooped down and open
ed up on US with his machine gun.
He missed his range, however, and
the only damage he done was to trim
the leaves out of the top of small
tree nearby. He succeeded, how
ever, in throwing a scare into US.
I saw more planes that day than
ever before. The sky was black
with them. The Allies had the up
Der hand in the air. and brought
down dozens Of them. saw with
my own. eyes, seven German planes
come down in flames.
L have, until several days ago.
been moving right along with the ar
tillery, but got orders to report to
the Supply Company of the regi-
ment, where we are rendering medi-
cal aid to the men of that COM
mand.
We are now eight miles behind
the lines and I am kept busy dishing
out pills to the fellows who have
coughs and colds. Guess I will be
here only few days when we will
be called back to the front.
Although we go through things
that seem hard at times, I would not
take anything for this adventure.
We get plenty to eat. "Armour's
Corned Beef" in an abundance, but
not as much sweets and fruits as we
want. I haven't seen an apple
since I have been in France.
Pretty girls are plentiful in France
but for the past ten months I have
not seen a one. They are further
back of the lines. I do not mind
this much, however, as girls don't
bother me like they used to.
Did you get up home this sum-
mer? Remember me to all of my
friends there, and write to me as
soon as you can.
Your sincere friend,
S. T. Russell,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-06
MOTHER GAVE
this DELICATE:
CHILD VEN()L
And He Cot Well and Strong,
That's True

Monaco, Pa.-"My little boy, who
is the youngest OF three, was weak,
nervous and tired all the time. Sc he
was most unfit ct school, and moth
ing seemed to help him. l learned
of Vinol and gave it to him. It has
restored his health and strength and
he has gained in weight. 1t."-Mrs.
Frederick Soinmers, Monaco, Pa.
Vinol is constitutional cod liver
and iron remedy for delicate, weak,
ailing children. Formula on every
bottle, so you know what you are Civ
ing them. Children love it.
P. B. SPEED, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
LOCAL JoTTINGs
Xmas candies at Towner's.


Xmas candies at Towners.
Games of all kinds at Towner's.
Red Cross week. Boost for the
good cause.
Geo, Pencil is making repairs on
the front at his place of business.
kodaks and cameras of all sizes
and prices at Towner's.
Remember the rural carriers with
substantials in your Christmas greet
ings.
--Towner has the largest assert
ment of fountain pens from Toe to
$3.50.
Books for old and young, make
appropriate Christmas presents, at
Towner's.
Carl Nundahl, who was treated
in a Lacrosse hospital is home much
improved.
--Knute Messing is here from Dunn
county renewing friendships and Wis
iting relatives.
DIR. Ben Norris of Montana, and
his sister, Mrs May Waterman are
here, called by the illness and death
of their father
Morton Shirks has crew saving
wood by the Southeastern freight
house. The timber is cut from the
right-of- way Of the railroad Thrifty,
Mr.. Shirks
"A note by relatives gives infor-
nation of the death at Ismay, Mon
tana, of Ernest Burcham, a former
Avalanche boy, "a years old, where his
parents still live.
Pearl Cowden of Wilton is here
for a visit with his parents, Sheriff
and Mrs. Cowden. Says he raised
more wheat on Is acres than he did
on 80 acres in Montana
Mrs. Samuel Knower sold her
Ne,.aska possessions and together
with her brother, Geo. LeFlash, form
erly of Springville, has purchased the
home of Albert Barath in the Third
ward and expect to take possession
as soon as her goods arrive. Thus
you see Wisconsin is the leading state.
Hon. Barney A. Eckhart of Chi
cago, sent the city cemetery associa-
ton a check for 81 900 as perpetual
care for the lot and graves of his
parents. This swells the care fund of
the association to $4,000, of which the
city is custodian. This is thou. ht-
full act on part of Mr.. Eckhart, and
. is appreciated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
CoUNTYBoARD INVOCATION

by Rev. y. jacobson, Pastor YirOqua
Hauges Lutheran Church,
Thou Almighty God, our Heavenly Faith
er, We come 20 Thee with prayer, praise
and Thanksgiving. We thank Thee for the
saviuR vision that Thou wouldst give US
10 see Ourselves as sinners. and Thee as
our Savior through Jesus Christ. We
praise Thee for the present victory OF our
arms--for the great message OF peace
bringing cheer throughout the world.
And We would ask Thee to bless is par
itrslar those homes. who while rejoicing
With us in victory gained, yet must mourn
the loss Of their boys who teii that com
rades might advance. We thank Thee that
Thou didst go forth with our armies, and
thereby gave victory to and allies
And, o God, bless those nov 20 be in
trusted with the great work Of reoreaniz-
ing and reeonstructing. May they be
guided by Thy principles. o Christ.
Bless also our own country and its in
terests. Bless the Board here assembled
May its members, ieaderf In their com
munitiea, come 20 Thee AMI gain the pow
er Of Thy fellowship. that they may far
Their, not only temporal prosperity, but
also spiritual blessings. Guide them no"
IN the work Of this day. May they gain
a true view Of present problems and plan
aiseiy.
We all feel proud Of and will truly hon
or eur boys no fought. sacrificed, yea
died ths, our enemies might be driven
bach. and O God help Is now as indi.
yiduals and as a Nation, in our joys and
triumph, 90 give Thee due honor. May
ve.thrOuRh the experiences Of this warfare.
look TO and Esore fully realize the great
resuiis Of the terrible battle fought Tor
Is on Calvary against taightier Zoe
more deadly enemy, And a. sc honor
tire victoFs Of war just waRed ana
won. may We even more 50 homer ana lo'e
Thee. o Christ. who through nine own
stouing death on tie cross didst stve unto
every believing soul eternal iife ana TIL
umph. Amen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
Lovingly yours,
CHAS. E. BUFFERS.


Two weeks till the new year.
--Kodaks and their supplies at
Towner's.
Cut glass, silverware, china, at
Towner's.
Pipes, holders, cigars and cigar
cites for Christmas at Towner's.
Boys from the s. A. 7. c. at diff
ferent places are returning home dis
charged.
Another daughter came TO the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney Mich
OILS at Bangor.
Frances Older and Margaret
Drinkwine went to Westby, where they
are employed.
Miss Ethel Lund came home from
st. Olaf College, which is closed be-
cause of the influenza.
From st. Louis, his home, Willard
Bowman received the unwelcome news
of the death of brother.
1t is reported that at the home
of l., A. Thompson in Jefferson, eight
members of the family are sick.
Miss Kathryn Lucas is at Chip
pewa Falls to pass Christmas period
with her brother Keith and wife.
Former Sheriff Martin Root was
obliged to go to La Crosse hospital
for treatment. For some time he has
been ailing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Bell, who were
called from their Canada home by the
death of Bessie Potts, are employed
at the Optimo for the winter.
County Highway Commissioner
Ristow has taken on long job of
work-the bringing up of a young
Ristow lad He will be partner in the
long work by Mrs. Ristow
Soldier Francis Minshall, who has
been visiting his grandfather, and
other relatives here is enroute home
to renew his education in Leland STAN
ford University, California.
- Mechanics ready to uncrate and
place large plate glass in the front
of Johnson's drug store discovered
that the large and expensive plate
had been broken into small pieces in
transit. Probably the transportation
company will be assessed for the
worth of the destroyed property.
Mr.. and Mrs John E. Nuzum and
daughter, Ethel, left, yesterday, for
Los Angeles. California, TO pass the
winter They were Joined here by
Rev. Frank NuZum and wife of Bara-
boo, and the trip is made in company.
Friends and neighbors wish them a
pleasant and restful time in the sun
shine, warmth and flowers of the gold
en- state.
Her many friends in Viroqua and
the community were both surprised
and pleased to receive cards anOunc-
/ ing the marriage Of Miss Bessie An
derson, late Of this place, to Mr. JOS
eph H. Drips Of Gam Valley, South
Dakota. and to her and the fortunate
gentleman congratulations are extend
ed by the Censor force. where Bessie
{ long worked The groom is editor
and postmaster at Gam Valley, 50 il
is q partnership Ct printers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
THESE PAY The FIDDLER
THE ANNUAL TAX COLLECTORS
HARVEST NOW ON
VirOqua People Pay Somewhat More
Than Last Year-How the Budget
is Composed and Who PAYS Ii

Following the drives" of all char
acter, that have been numerous in this
year of war, comes the annual tax
drive which is by no manner of means
slow. Treasurer Minshali opened the
city books on Monday, with the heav-
lest budget ever presented in the city.
Last year the tax amounted to $780,
1899, Now it is So, 772.I4. Last
year We paid on 81 900 Of assessment
$21.22; now it is $3.50. OF the ST.
5S3.95 income tax assessed, $4,364.64
is offset BY personal property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
SOLDIER DEATHS AND ARRIVALS
AT HOMES
Message Brings Grief to Viroqua Home
Numerous Boys Come Here on
Burroughs and Discharges

Approach of holidays brings inter-
mingled JOY and sorrow TO homes from
which the youth of the land were tax
en- the past year to do soldier duty
Grief pervaded the whole commune
ty on Friday last when message
brought the fateful information that
Lieutenant Timer Running had been
killed in action in France on October
II. 1t was the first intimation his
heart-broken parents lad of the cal
amity. Timer had been honored by
a commission as lieutenant late in
September and it is presumed he fell
whllefn action directing his command.
No particulars are known of the un-
happy fact. The family have the sin
cere sympathy of this community.
Timer was - years old. His was the
first soldier death in action in France
that has Gene to Viroqua.
To young wife, parents and FAM
! lily comes the sad tidings of the death
from spinal meningitis, in France, of
Leonard Zogg of Genoa town, aged
"a, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard j.
Zogg. He was married to Miss Ge-
neva Bobst last winter. A dispatch
merely stated the fact.
Joe Roman was honorably discharg-
ed from officers training school at
Camp Hancock, Georgia Joe regrets
that the government called time and
he missed a lieutenant's commission
by two weeks. He's like thousands
of others.
The boys are arriving home from
different u. S. environments, daily,
! xasffh hnlfIaxr f,,rln,Yrrh. 81
with honorable discharges Lieuten-
ant Ralph +. Nuzum arrived from
| Kentucky on Wednesday last, after
year and a half given to the service
! in different camps, He was in New
York when four transports arrived
bringing home sick and manned sol
| diers from France. He declares the
sight of helpless comrades was any
thing but pleasing
During the week Bernard Hunt and
George Rood arrived at Newton, the
former from Camp Grant, the latter
from Camp Logan, Houston, Texas.
| This morning Gustav A Frederick of
Chaseburg, and John c. Aberg of Re-
treat, arrived from Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Indiana. Peter Birkelo of
Viroqua, and Elmer Hanson of Purdy,
81 AafN1 AANhh C%AtR 1ey AANtAtAIhys
Leo Amy of Genoa came from Column
bus Barracks, Walter Seymour of Re-
treat from Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Lieutenant Ora Rabbit arrived
from Fort Worth Aviation Field this
morning, having 20 day leave. 1t is
his first trip home since entering the
service 18 months ago.
Earl B. Kuntson, our only boy in
La Crosse normal military unit, is
home with honorable discharge.
From all the university and college
military units the soldier boys are
honorably discharged. SO far as we
have learned the following have ar
rived home. From state university
Elmer Roman, Frederick Trowbridge,
Walter Kuebler, Lincoln Neprud. Alba
Groves, Rufus Fortney, Glenn Mullen,
Leon Chase ,Jitley Norris, Melvin Han
son, Carl Olson, Stanley Side, Walter
Bean, Joseph Hanson, Pearl Fisher,
Earl Getter, Charles Alexander, Reu-
ben Sherry Earl Vance, Nordahl Fort
ney. From Luther College-Rudolph
Ramberg and Elvin Anderson. Free
man Ramberg received his discharge
from the officers training school at
Camp Grant,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18

Next Saturday, promptly at two
o'clock, the old boys of the Grand
Army will hold annual election. 1t
is urged that all attend
Presented with Watch on Retirement
At the annual convention of the Ma
tional Society of Equity, held at Mad
ison, last week, President Mahoney
voluntarily retired, declining re-elec-
ton. A vote of thanks was rendered
him for his services and he was pre-
scented with a hundred dollar which.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
NOTICE AS mol PAYMENT OF FAKES

Notice IS hereby gwen by the underslgned
city treasurer of Viroqua that the tax roll for
said city for the year 1918. IS in my hands
for collection, and that the taxes charged
therein are subject to payment at my Office.
at any time prior TO or upon the 3lst day OF
January 1919. ! will bold my Office at the
City Hall each day from a. until p. m.
A penalty of 2 per cent will be added 10 all
taxes not paid prior to February l. 1919.
Dated this 18th day Of December 1913.
r. NJ. MINSHAIL. City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
REMEMBER THE PENALTY

On the Censor lists are approx
imately one thousand subscribers
whose papers expire with the op-
ening of the new year. We desire
to direct attention of all such to
the fact that unless renewed by
that time the subscription price
will be advanced so cents year
for the future. or 10 $500. All
should take advantage Of the old
subscription price Of $3.50 and save
the penalty. Look at the date on
your yellow label.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
/ Mean Business

Some person, known to me, IS IN the
habit of lettering about my premises
at night, in the western section of the
city, doing unlawful things This is
to warn the intruder that cold lead
will be his reward if he continues such
practices. >.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
TO TOBACCO GROWERS

A number of responsible farmers
have arranged to size and pack
their crops Of tobacco. They have
rented Nuzum's new building for
the purpose. Those wishing to
join in this move should AT ONCE
call at Nuzum's Lumber Yard Of
fee and sign up for the service,
so that an estimate may be made
of the amount to be packed be-
tween January first and June first,
and how much help will be needed
to do the work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
Osteopathy VS. Influenza

Osteopathy as a preventative and
cure, for influenza, statistics show
of cases in Osteopathic hospital at
Chicago have been cured without the
loss of one.
am prepared to give treatments
both as a preventative and cure for
influenza.
DIR. c. d. MEAD, 0steopath.
Over Johnson & Vigdahl's store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
FRANkLIN TowN TREAsuRER NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1Hf
tax roll for the town Of Franklin Is in my
hands for collection. Taxes charged therein
are subject 90 payment as follows; At Lib
erty Pole. December 20. January 2. 9, l6, %
30. Folsom January 10 and 81. Bank Of Vi
roqua. January II. IS, 25. Bring your high
way receipts dated December is, 1913
EDWARD YTTRI, Town Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
EARLY CHRISTMAS ISSUE

The fact that next week Censor
publication day falls on Christmas
makes nee essary the issuing OF the
paper a day ea~ly-On Tuesday
afternoon. Advertisers and others
interested should take note Of Il.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
Notice of Annual Meeting

The Bishop Branch Cheese Society
will hold its annual meeting at the
factory on Saturday night, December
II. All are requested to be present.
LEON PRIMER, Pres.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18

Last Saturday at Westby. there was an en-
tire family brought from Cashton for inter-
ment at Coon Prairie Melvin Olson, wife and
two children, four in one grave. Mr.. Olson
was 20. his wife g. the children one and two
years old Only few weeks before, MIR. and
Mrs Melvin H. Hanson died the same night
near Bloomingdalo. They were brother and
sister to Mr.. and Mrs. Olson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
WILL HANDLE OWN TOBAC MIXED JOY and SORROW
WEED GROWERS IN MOVE To
PACK THEIR CROPS
Have Leased Warehouse for that Pur-
pose and Invited Raisers to Join
in Move

The two gatherings called for We'd
nesday and Saturday last by those
interested in handling the years to-
baceo acreage that has not been con-
tracted, did not develope much attend
ance, but the agitation is productive
of a concrete move for sizing and
packing crops for farmers. A num-
Der of responsible growers rented a
new building just completed by the
Nuzum Lumber Company where crops
will be handled.
By notice published elsewhere in the
Ceasor, growers of crops are invited
to list their holdings, so that force
may be added to the movement.
On the surface there is no move
here or elsewhere in the state in buy
ing, and this is causing anxiety. 1t
is sincerely to be hoped that things
will brighten up and be more encour-
aging with opening of the year.
The long late period of damp wea-
Their has brought all tobacco well in
case. Pretty much everything must
now be off the poles and bundling will
soon be over. Then everybody will
want TO deliver. And again we say
don't be stampeded.
We are told that some crops have
been sold and delivered at Westby for
Two birds the amount that buyers Of
fered IN this section last July.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
WHAT ME TAX IS FOR
WHO PAYS THE TAX

Following is list of city contrib
utors to the tax burden who pay $40
or over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
OPEN FOR WORK AT NEWTON

Ihave enlarged and rented my Shop
at Newton and am now fully prepared
to do all kinds Of blacksmithing and
wood work in the old Allen stand
invite patronage and guarantee salts
faction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-12-18
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