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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
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Mr.. Jacob Erickson passed away Friday.
April 5th at the home of his daughter, Mrs
j. M. Bennett in this city. He born in
Lyster. Norway, April "a, 1889, and came to
this country in the spring Of 1861, spending
his first year in Dane county, where he work
ed on a farm and during his first winter
worked for his beard and attended English
school. In September. 1862 he married
10 Miss Sarah Fladhammer and came TO YER
non county, which has since been his home.
Settling on a homestead near Purdy, where
they lived for ~ years. To this union we're
horn 10 children, Of whom Z are living.
These FIRST years were full Of poverty and hard
struggles incident TO pioneer life. but through
honest dealing and hard work their efforts
were crowned with success. In 1872 he added
more land 20 his possession and built a new
home. Mr.. Erickson had been in broken
health for nearly Is years, and years when
the task of caring for him became too great
fer his aged wife. he removed 10 the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. Simonson. who
cared for him until Eve months ago when
he vas moved TO Niroqua. He was always
cain ard patient through his suffering. true
Christian, with that invincihie faith that
never questions Gods way Of doing things.
His Pastor. Rev. RsmberR. conducted short
service at the BENNETT home on Monday morn
ing and the remains were taken 10 the old
church home near P~rdf. where he was laid
away beside his wife. who preceded him
three years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
RED CROSS NOTES

Auto owners. bring your old license plates
and leave them at Ciark's garage The Red
Cross has for them.
West Prairie ladies' aid society will meet
with Mrs. Peter Raaam Wednesday. 1ril
a. Proceeds for benefit Of Red Cross. All
are urged TO attend.
AZ Newton, on Saturday evening Of this
week will be given an entertainment for
benefit Of the Red Cross. Genoa home-talent
company has kindly volunteered to put on
their drama. Following the show a basket
social will be given. Ladies requested 10
bring baskets and everybody is invited.
The Red Cross drive for funds for the local
society is still on. Everyone should eontri-
butte. II you have not. call up John r.. Stoil
or Lucy Dawson leave your gift of cash
with ". r. Lindemann. The drive has made
wonderful momentum during the week and
is signal credit 10 Viroqua and her eitiznes.
DO YOUR bit. and do 1t NOW
A Red Cross basket social was held ut the
LISTER school house. Drusiila 4. Lake, teach
or, Saturday night. The house was OveTcrOwd-
ed 70 capacity. After brief addresses BY Rev.
Ruttsr. Loren J.. Baptie, DIR. W. NJ. TTow-
bridge and W. n. Coltiand. Andrew HOveiand
in his hsppiest mood proceeded 10 sell bask-
eta al auction The bidding spirited,
prices bringing fTon si.00 to 1915. The re-
ceipts were s6G25, which turned in BY
Mr.. Cofiiand to the treasurer Of the local
chapter.
The play composed by Mrs. Jessie Quaeken-
bush for benefit Of the Red Gross was a great
success. over one hundred dol,srs was made
in the towns Of GenOa and st6ddaf5 Much
praise should be given the Spring Joulee
young folks for their kind interest and earnest
endeavors in playing this drama 70 success
fully. esDeeiaily Philip shorey' VINO mas SHOWN
such great talent IN that line. The drama was
also given the evening Of April sth In victory
We all wish them continued success in this
good workfOr such worthy cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
WEIR ON THE HONOR ROLL
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN IN COUN-
TY OVER SUBSCRIBED
Canvass Nearly Completed-All Sec
ti0ns Respond Liberally-Patri-
cite to the Core

Vernon county is it, The Third
Liberty Loan proves that Although
delayed in commencing the drive for
almost a week, we are nearer COM
pleted than any county canvass in
western Wisconsin. A number of pre-
cincts have finished but the final foot
ings have been received only from
Hamburg and Westby
From every town and village, and
nearly every school district come the
glorious, patriotic information that
the loan is universally over-subscribed
The details will be given, possibly
next week. Figures to date run about
5000, 000 They will go to at least
81 100000 to 81 100000. The people
have responded nobly to the govern
ment appeal for loans. The Cen
sor hopes to have the honor of report
ing at the conclusion of til canvass
that not "yaller" card is deposited.
Yellow means refusal to aid your
government, and all yellow offenders
viii be looked after by those thigh
er up"
Viroqua's plan of receiving sub
scriptions at the city hall, proved a
boost. More than 500 people called
for that purpose, and our quota of
$85, 900 was subscribed in five hours,
and before the close of the polls $780,
600 had been taken. It was certainly
a great day. Only a few people now
absent from home have failed to take
their fair SHARE" and more.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
CITY FATHERS ORGANIZE
NEW COUNCIL SWORN IN AND
TAKE SEATS
Little Business DOne-AldermanK nud-
son Reelected President-Com-
mittees Appointed

Mayor Garrett and the new city
council met and organized. Alder
man Nelson marks the one change
in membership. Mayor Garrett de-
ferred nomination # appointive Of
ficers till next meeting. He announc-
ed standing committees as follows:
Finance-T. c. Knudson, chairman: II. e.
Rogers, ST.. and j. o. Anderson.
Lights. q. Anderson. chairman; L. S.
Thompson and A. S. Nelson.
Water-M. o. Larson. chairman; A. S.Nel-
son and 7. c. knudson.
Streets-H. 4. Rogers, Sr., chairman; MO.
Larsen and l.. S. Thompson.
Walks and Crossing l.. s. Thompson,
chairman: T. G. Knudson and II. r. Rogers.Sr.
Public Property-A. $. Nelson, Chairman
j. o. Anderson and M, o. Larsen.
Alderman Knudson was unanimous
~ elected president of the council.
A city board of health was organic
ed with DIR. F. b. Morley for physi-
clan. Alderman Anderson for chair
man, and Alderman Thompson for
clerk.
Passage of a dog ordinance and
allowance of numerous accounts clos
ed work of the first meeting of new
council
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
LINCOLN COUNTY DAIRY LANDS

Two thousand acres in the heart of
thriving settlement near Doering hav-
ing good roads, schools, aurches,
creameries, cheese factories, mail
routes and telephones. This is the
kind of land which has made North
ern Wisconsin famous for dairying
Plenty of water.
The cordwood and pplpwood on these
lands will much more than pay for the
land. Locations are from one-fourth
mile to two and one-half miles from
town. Closer loading switches. Rea-
sonable terms. Write N, Heinemann
Wausau, Wis, owner or Fred Heine-
mann, Merrill, Wis :, 1863
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17

Vernon county people will recollect
that for a year or more during the
early eighties a young lawyer named
James A. Peterson practiced in Niro-
qua, officing with Walter S. Field.
Peterson moved to Minneapolis, where
he has attempted to ape LaFollette
in most respects, especially at Office
holding, being most of the time can
didate for governor or United States
senator, his latest trial being an ef-
fort to defeat sturdy old Knute Mel
son for senator Now James is in
serious trouble. Some time ago he
was indicted for the publication Of
newspaper articles alleged to be dis
loyal. A jury found him guilty in
Minneapolis last Saturday, and he
awaits sentence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
.ROuND AND ABOUT US

Merchant Woman of Red Mound,
has purchased a motor truck on which
to haul his butter and eggs to the
railroad station, and bring back mer-
chandise.
A Romance writer in DeSoto Argus
reports that Theodore Chrichman had
the misfortune to lose his woodshed
by fire. They saved the dwelling
house and other buildings by the as
sistance of neighbors. Another fire
occurred on the Peter Simmons farm.
1t was set on hill side and got out
Of control, nothing could be saved as
there was no water near.
Supervisor John Fl. Smith of Mound
Park, had collision with sprink-
ling wagon that pretty near brought
his undoing. He was struck by the
tongue in the same, throwing him
violently upon a pile of stone, sep
arating some of his ribs from the
back bone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
THE IOCALl SITUATION

In addition to the call for 40 men to
be sent to Camp Grant from Vernon
county on April 26, the local board
has received another call for thirty
to be sent to Columbus Barracks,
Ohio, or OF about May /.
The Provost Marshal General has
informed the governor Of Wisconsin
that numerous calls will be made
upon you from now on" The SOL
diers are being rushed to Europe from
all the environments and camps in the
country and new men are being draft
ed to take their places.
The governor has asked that all
cases be closed up this week, there
fore all who are seeking a change in
classification or asking to have their
cali deferred on until after harvest
should take the matter up at once
with the local board.
Legislation has been passed grant
ing furloughs for enlisted men to en-
gage in the pursuit of agriculture.
All who are interested in securing a
furlough for soldier should take
the matter up with the local board.
The blanks are to be sent to the Sec
retary of the board in a few days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
HARD FIGHTING AT FRONT
BRITISH SUFFER THE LOSS OF
STRATEGIC POSITIONS
Foe Takes Part of Messines Ridge
Opens Way for Big Gains by
Germans

The Germans continue to slowly
drive ahead, and on Tuesday captured
a large part of Messincs Ridge-an
extremely vital British position. This
opens the way for further advances
and makes the allied position on the
left wing much less secure. That the
situation appears serious is certain.
Advances by the enemy viii mean the
loss of very vital positions by the
British, and also endanger the French
ports along the English channel
1t is also rumored that Austria is
soon to undertake a monster often
sive against Italy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
MR. ARNT IOHNsON

After months of struggle following paraly-
tic strokes. one of Jeiferson's upright citizens
passed away on Thursday last, Arnt johnson.
and his funeral was held at the Hauges church
on Saturday last. conducted by his pas,or.iteV-
]. J. jacobson, interment in the city cemetery
The long funeral procession from his home
neiRhborhood told of the high esteem in which
deceased was held. Mr.. johnson was So years
old, a native of Norway. coming TO America
with his parents when a mere lad. They To-
Gated on the very spot where he died. and
where he himself reared a family Of three
daughters and seven sons. The widow, chill
dren, grandchildren and two brothers mourn
the going of one whose memory will ever be
cherished Mr. johnson was a lover of fruit
culture and he had made Il a study for years
He had served as superintendent Of the fruit
exhibits at our county fairs. introduced ne"
varieties into the county. and was always use
full In his home community in all that was
right
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
Notice to Tire BUYERS

To Drs. Trowbridge, Geo. Minshall,
and Chase, c. ]. Smith, Ristow, Wal
by, Mcintosh, McGill, Honaker, Proc
tor, Rogers, Otteson, Cowden, Knud-
son, Moen, Buchanan, Myers of Viola,
and others, owners of Perfection AS
bestor tires, you are notified it is
unnecessary to pay $500 per tube to
avoid puncture; that no loose treads
occur; that our 10000 car driving
stockholders are bringing US to the
front, led by Mr.. Cole of Chicago,
who gave us a million; that we are
not casting pearls before swine.
1872 w. E. BUTT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
Getting Ready for the "WobbIies''

From M;ssoula, Montana, James A.
Rusk writes his father about western
conditions and expresses the hope
that Montana may have good crops.
Regarding the desperate character
and the manner of handling l. w. WIS.
in that country, James says:
"They are getting ready for the
Wobblies here, and yesterday the au-
thorities started building a bull-pen.
This is a barbed wire enclosure with
a shed in the center, so they can get
under when it storms. The wire will
be electrified at night. 1t may sound
kind of harsh, but it is better than
they deserve. A firing squad and a
stone-wall at sunrise would be more
to the point Everybody is looking
for trouble with them this spring, and
expect to be toting a gun before
long. Hope I'll never have to use it,
but If occasion arises hope / get the
other fellow before ne gets me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
PATROLMEN ON The BEATS
STATE ROAD MEN ASSUME JOBS
SHINING MACHINERY
Go to Work Is Days Ahead of Time,
and They are Much Needed-Well
Prepared for Their Duties

The state road men, seven of them,
covering the county from north to
south, were indicted into position on
Monday. The law provides that they
take their stations May first, but that
is entirely too late in this section,
this year at least, and we should have
had their services a month earlier.
For the half month in April these
supervisors must be paid by the coun-
ty, this year. They were put to work
on Monday, the county road commit
tee and highway commissioner di-
recting movements. The patrolmen
furnish team and wagon and the coun-
ty starts them ont with new wheel
and hand scraptrs, drags, rakes, bunt-
ers and all other needed tools. The
men are to devote their entire time
to the work, making daily report of
movements to the highway commits
sioner.
Sizing the patrolmen up one is
| impressed that they will render ac-
ceptable service, They have good
teams and are a husky lot. Follow
ing are their names and the territory
each covers:
| Patrol Section No. 1, Oscar 0lson-Begin-
ming at Sugar Grove. passing through Reads
4
south to the Crawford county line, about ia
miles.
| Patrol Section No. 2. Arne Anders--Start-
| ing at forks of road in old ReadstOwn, up
Black Bottom and TO the ridge. connecting
with the Black River road at Oluf Gunary's
Is miles.
Patrol Section No 3. Guy Morrison-FrOm
| the Crawford county line south near Rising
Sun, following Black river road through LIB
erty Pole to Oluf Gunary's corners, 91x miles
Patrol Section No. 4, George White-From
Gunary's corners north through Niroqua TO
| the town line of jefferson old Isaac w
Smith farm: from VirOqua north TO south
corner of G0odell farm. miles.
Patrol Section No. 5, Torvile 7. 0verha9en
| From GoodeI farm north on Black River
road TO county line near Newry. about miles.
Patrol Section No. s, Albert Springer-From
| l. ". Smith farm through Springville and
EsOfea. TO a point miles north Of Esofea,
/ about ~ miles.
Patrol Section No. Z, A4aund Tryggestad--
Extend from north end 81 section No.
through Coon Valley TO the county line on
Brinkmnn hill, about miles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
UNCLE CALLS FOR MANY!
MEN FOR THE ARMY WILL BE
TAKEN RAPIDLY
Wisconsin to Furnish 2,135 Soldiers
Vernon County S0--Local Sug-
gestiOns

From Washington, Tuesday, came
the order by Provost Marshal Crow
der for 49,S43 men to be modified
during the first half of May. This
is the third big call within a month,
and there will be more during May.
Plans are on foot to break all mobil-
ization records for any one month.
The order takes men from every
state and includes all remaining quo
tas of the first draft. This mobili-
cation will follow directly after the
one for 5000 men, scheduled for
April &c 20 May 1. Another mobil-
ization of $4,000 men has just been
In addition, numerous
special calls are being made almost
daily. The remarkable speeding up
of the draft mobilization is in re-
Spouse to further allied appeals for
more men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
STAR PROGRAM

Tonight--The Son Of Democracy. BENJAMIN
Chaplin. My Mother. first chapter. Indian
Summer. O'Henry story.
Thursday--Hands Up. Triangle with VIII
fred Lucas. Extra Triangle comedy.
Friday-AwakeninK of Ruth, Shirley Ma
son, Edison Perfection Picture. The yellow
Umbrella. country life, Mary MaeAllister.
Matinee after school. Sc.
Saturday and Sunday-Two Little Imps,
Fox, with the Lee kids. delightful family
program.
Monday--Chapter 10 of the Fighting Trail.
extra features added.
Tuesday Special. The Man without
a Country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17

National and state fueI admlnlstra-
tors are urging the advantage of
early making provision for winters
supply of fuel. In order to secure
sufficient supply of coal local deal
ers must know their patrons needs.
To cut off this information means
a possible lack of coal for the com
munity the coming winter. See your
dealer and take the matter up with
Thorn NOW
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
Lutheran Soldiers Drive for Crawford

The Following amounts nave been
received by Rev.H c. Smelly as chair
man for Crawford county for the
Lutheran soldiers drive: Rev. Fin
stad's charge, Utica, $40, Kickapoo
congregation sos; Rev. Ramberg's
charge, South West Prairie S176.50;
Rev. Jacobson's charge, South Prairie
STEPS; Rev. Steffanson's charge Sol
diers Grove $11075; Rev. Smeby's
charge Mt. Sterling, S198.50; Kicka-
poo $3.50; Total s776.50. Above
amounts has been forwarded to state
chairman ]. X. Jensen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
Making Democracy Safe

That's the Big Business engaged in today. Ev-
organization of the Church and Bible school is the
job doing its bit.
mocracy Safe" All Democrats, Republicans, Prohibition
lists and others will receive hearty welcome in the Home
like church.
We turned in a collection of $1,000 to the Red Cross
last week.
Visit our growing bible school. Come once; you will
come often.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17

| have returned to Viroqua and VIII
teach music during the summer, hav-
ing arranged for a studio in Browns
music store. / invite my scholars
who want to take up rlusic again
to take lessons now, on Saturdays
or Monday. New pupils are also well
come. | also clean and repair organs
at reasonable prices, according to con-
dition. If desired please drop me a
line. | will do the work at your home.
VIM. BIERERBACH, Music Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
AND NOW FOR JUBILEE

In recognition of Vernon
County's "going over the top"
in the Third Liberty Loan
Drive, we are to be honored
bv a visit from the celebrat-
ed JACKEY NAVAL BAND
from Great Lakes, a band of
40uniformed men. They come
FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK,
arriving at WESLEY at 9
o'clock, giving a concert
there at 2, then coming to
Viroqua, to remain till 10 in
the evening.
Judge Martin Luke of Ju-
neau will accompany the
band and make patriotic
speeches at each place. The
Opera House viii be used
for the meeting in the even
ing. and the public from near
and fer ought to join in this
novel jubilee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
LET LAST CONTRACT

The buiidin. committee was in the
city to open bids and let the contract
for doing the plumbing in the new
county training school building. There
we're several bidders and a Lacrosse
fra vas awarded the job. A home
firm was close to TIE goal a differ
enee of about $500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
To CONSUMERS OF COAL

You should heed the fuel admins
traitors warning and put in your next
winters stock of coal, as soon as pos
sible. Which will help to relieve the
coal situation later, and you will be
sure of having what you need. We
have in stock at the present time
Illinois lump, Illinois stove, Hooking
lump, Splint lump, Kentucky stove,
Hard egg. We would appreciate
your orders.
C. L. COLMAN LUMBER CO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
GET READY ZOE THE PICKLE CAMPAIGN

TIE 1918 pickle growers department OF the
yirnquh Advancement Association, ineorpo-
rated, have rented so acres Of land just south
east of city limits and will grow cucumbers
this year. They doing this TO help you
farmers establish this culture. Please re-
serve your acreage for the growing Of Gu
cumbers this year We hope all last year
growers and many new growers, viii sign
90 contracts. When next in town call on
any one Of the following business men, VINO
have contracts: j. 4. St0Il. II. y. Rogers.
Al the Shoe store: Geo. Penneli, NJ J. Felix.
buchanan Bros. John J. NJ. P3wson and
Smith Hardware Company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
In New and Better Quarters

Attorney J. Henry Bennett desires
to announce that he has removed his
Offices to larger quarters, on the sec
ond floor of the new Farmers Bank
building, Viroqua, where he may be
found all days of the week excepting
Sunday. 3S-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
sMEBY's CHARGE

Ladies aid will be entertained this FRIDAY
afternoon by Mesdames Robert Robertson, Ole
Sudahi and Henry Anderson at the home OF
the latter ,
Conirmants will be enrolled next Saturday
at 10 a. m. at the church. Norwegian ana
English used.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
PLEASE CAIL AND SETTLE

All persons knowing themselves indebted
TO the frm Of Fladen Henrtckson. viii
please call and settle. Owing TO the Tact
that the senior member Of the firm has passed
away, Il is desired that all accounts due said
firm be paid without delay. ..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY

Jewel productions will bring The Man With
out Country" into Yiroqua mex Tuesday at
The STAR theatre H's a patriotic masterpiece
after the famous classic Of literature by the
same name. contributed by Edward Everette
Hale in 1868. II is one Of the most timely
Of ali the timely patriotic features the
screen today. It's picture that will do more
good than a hundred speeches. Florence La
Hadie and II. r. Herbet head the cast star
NEXT Tue4dav l0-25r
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17

Mis- cp fa.s-. -ottf. Waat SHAH
N.c >r.d Miss d. S'fy.es Tor ier wed
ling present:
Mrs. d. fashioa--Wili fae list be
published IN lie PAPER.
'No: she says that's vulgar"
send her a plated saltspooR."--I4V-
eruaoi Mercury
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
The Place to Get Your Smithing

| do al Kinds OF bIacksmltnlng eA-
cept horse shoeing, and will be glad
to have the public call on me for work.
The brick shop on South Main street.
G. E. HOLVERSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
cuANcF ~ BUSINESS FIRw

Having purchased the interest Of my former
partner, John T. Fladen. in the harness and
saddIery business, I desire TO Aequaint all our
customers that the business Is being main
tanned in same quarters, and an invitation is
heartily extended to old and customers
10 visit me there o. A. HENRTCkSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17

vIR0QUA CANNES MUST BE TAGGED
The public nuisance Of too many worthless
dogs in this city is sought 10 be curtailed by
an ordinance passed by the council, last
evening and published elsewhere in today
paper. Every dog must be tagged and IL
cense fee paid to keep them-S3-08 and $500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-04-17
WAR NOTES

Adolph and Roy Stevling of St.Paul
two former Viroqua boys, enlisted in
the engineer corps at St.Paul Roy is
already in France, while Adolph is
stationed at Camp Devens. Massa-
chusetts, expecting to go across at
any time.