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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
MONEY To LOAN

On farm property. Funds always
on hand, no delay. Interest reason
able. also buy mortgages. Ad-
dress, or call on W. j. Hickisch, 20S
S. 4th street. La Crosse. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
A CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO thank the neighbors and friends
who assisted us during the last illness Of our
boy and also thank those who sent flowers.
JAMES WEIGH AND FAMILY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
CHURCH NOTES
CnNGREGATIONAL

Sunday school at 10, preaching service at
IL, theme, Doing with Ones Might"
Campfire Girls on Tuesday evening; Boy
Scouts on Friday evening. There will be a
Campfire Girls hike on Tuesday, June 4th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

Isaac Deeator PoOTman was born in Della
ware county, Indiana, September 80, lS4S.
He died May IS, 1918. thus being "a years,
months and Is days when he passed away.
He moved 10 Wisconsin with his parents in
May 1861. Served in the Civil war two years.
He was married to Mary Ann Smith October
g., 1861. To this happy union were born
three girls and two boys.
His wife and two daughters have preceded
him TO their final reward. There still sur
wives TO mourn him his tao sons, Bird and
Eud and one daughter. Bertha, besides an
innumerable number OF Ie!=:;-cs and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dun
ley at the home Thursday, May Is. and the
remains laid to rest in Newburn Ridge GEM
eteTy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

Edwin NJ. Void. youngest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Void of Bergen, died May 18th at
the young age Of 20 years and two months.
He taken suddenly sick with pneumonia
in the afternoon of May 18th. while working in
the fields. Lacrosse doctor summon
ed in the evening and the following morning
he rushed to the Lutheran Hospital, where
he received the best of medical attention
But il seemed that power on earth could
save him. He realized shortly after reaching
! the hospital that he had received the rcall
from above" His father and one other mem
Der of the family with him all the time
and he had them send for the other members
of the family who were at home to come, that
he might bid them farewell. He was patient
through the eleven days of hard suffering
and Sunday morning, May 18th he passed
away.
Edwin was born on the farm in Bergen.
March is. 1898, and lived there his short life.
He leaves TO mourn his early departure low
ing father and mother. one brother Gustav.
two sisters Clara and Sina. and an aged grand
mother, 80 years old. These see the vacant
place all over the home that this kind and
loving brother 6Iled. Besides these he leaves
a number Of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted wedneE-
day, May IL, from the farm home and IN the
Lower Coon Valley church by Rev. o. O.
SOvde. Interment was made in the Lower
Coon Valley cemetery. II.
Gertrude Maria Nelson was born in the
town of Clinton. October ~, 1870. She was
married to Albert Ulysses Curry November
Is. 1883, and came TO Valley TO live where she
ing away. AT the age Of sixteen years she
united with the Methodist church at Sugar
Grove. In 1896 she instrumental in Sc
curing the organization of the United Broth
rem church at Valley under the pastoral lead
ership of Rev. Charles Foster. She trans
ferred her membership to this class and has
always been one of its most loyal and faith
full members. She looked 70 as a leader.
not only in church life. but in the entire life
Of the community. She stood for and sup
ported any movement which looked toward
the betterment of mankind.
She was faithful wife. loving mother,
an esteemable friend noble christian. She
passed from labor to reward shortly before
sunset on Tuesday, May IL. 1918. She is
survived by her husband, three children,
Autie Curry Sanford Freda Pearl and Ro
manzO C.. Curry; two grandchildren, James
Curry and Russell Beach Sanford; two sisters,
Mrs. !. F. league Of Sparta, and Mrs. {. T..
Harris of Tomahawk: one brother +. J. Mel
son of Montana and host Of friends.
Funeral services were held from the home
at Valley Sunday. May 10. at 80 O'Clock,
interment at MtHope cemetery, Sparta, Mon
day, May 20. Rev. j. Hart Truesdale of James
vile, assisted by Rev Driskel OF Valley, Of
ficiated at the Obsequies.
An Appreciation
We wish 10 express our appreciation 20 the
many friends and HeiRhbors for their
sisfance and sympathy during the illness and
death of our beloved ~ife and mother. We
wish also to thank the choir for the rendition
Of songs, and the many organizations AID
friends for the beautiful foral tributes.
4. L. Curry and Family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
CURIgTIAN CUURCH

Church at Study 10. at worship II. ser
mon The Conservation Of the Child" G.. T..
at Z. program BY the Bible school at s. Ster-
eOpticon views will also be shown.
Tuesday ri 1880, monthly workers confer
ence Of officers and teachers of Bible school
held in church. Thursday at Z 80 Bible study
and DraVer eeryire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29

We wish to extend our thanks to the friends
who so kindly assisted US through the short
illness and death of our wife and mother.
{. s. ORSBURN AND FAMILY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
JACORsoN,s CHARGE

Pentec0staI SERVICES IN West Prairie On Sun
day at Ii and in Franklin at }.
The ladies aid Of Franklin meets with Mrs
Ekum this Friday, MAY 81.
The ladies aid Of Zion meets with Mrs
William Williamson on Tuesday. June 9TH.
The conirmants Of Franklin meet in tn
ehnrch riaht after .erElrea neIt EmndaH-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-29
HoPsTEAp,s CHARGE

,. Ladies aid Thursday afternoon this week
RAMBERG's CHARGE
Penteeost service at Northwest Prairie
church next Sunday.
Sugar Greek ladies aid will meet with Mrs.
Ole VsnbeTg on June 5th.
Northwest Prairie ladies aid meets with
Mrs. Allen HoIversOn on June 9Th.
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school at 10 preaching service at
II. sermon BY Rev. Hoover.
EpWorth League at I. song service to be
held at the usual evening service hgur.
Tuesday evening Bible study class.
Thursday evening prayer service.
SDringville II, Rockville 3, Liberty Pole >.
JACOBSOS'S CHARGE
Thurss=z. June s, the ladies aid Of Frank
lin meets with Mrs. Bertha Simonsou, 20 be
entertained by Mesdsmes Simonson and Z.
Erickson.
Friday. June Z, the ladies aid Of West Prai-
RE meets with Mrs. Tom Lunde.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31
Subscription $3.50 Per Year

the boat that transported our regl-
ment and some boat it was, being
the largest and also the flagship.
The President Lincoln was her Sis
ter ship and ran along beside her.
It seems funny that | haven't run
across any fellows from home, as
| have been in several different
camps with tie trucks. On one trip
to Nautes, l passed close to where
Bob WATSON is, but l did not know
it at the time.
In the towns where our camps
were before we came here were fine
Y. M. c. A. and Red Cross. In the
Y. were reading and rest rooms,
canteen, Office, a stage and place
for moving pictures. We also play
ed basketball and billiards. In the
evening we had a baseball game,
band concert and movies. That
was when we were in training
camps, of course. At night every
thing in the town is locked up, that
is stores and shops, and the win
dows covered with wooden blinds
or boards.
have my doubts whether Frank
Moser is any nearer the front than |
unless he is in the trenches. We
wear our gas masks and helmets
much of the time. Then with
belt pack, etc., you know how COM
Portable we are. You should see
me in ny gas mask. | am sure a
funny looking animal, but they tell
Us it is our return ticket home so
what do we care about looks.
saw a German gas mask that was
taken by an American soldier for a
souvenir. It contains no rubber
like ours, but is all leather and
cloth. They inhale and exhale In
the same box, SO you see it is not
nearly as good as ours.
I will have much to tell you when
l come home and am coming when
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31
Wilbur P. Ensign.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Fycksen, re-
siding near Hudson, who lived in
Ellsworth some years ago when Mr..
Fycksen had charge of the local
roundhouse. were presented with
triplets, all boys, one day last week.
There are already two sets Of twins
in the family. Mr.. and Mrs. Fyck-
sen now have ten children. Boy,
page Mr.. Roosevelt. The Ellsworth
Re cord.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31

OV6I
Sept. II, 1918.
Dear Mother: | have just received
three more letters from you, one
from Dwight, and some others. My
mail is coming pretty regularly,
only that which you write first usu-
ally reaches me last. One today,
contained the little picture of home.
NV, but that looked natural and
also the road | liked SO much. 1t
brought all back to me in clear
vision, but, of course, that doesn't
end the war and there are plenty of
roads over here to hike on and much
better ones than. there.
Nearly all these roads are used
for military purposes now and are
kept in fine shape, and, with trees
on either side, planted the same dis
tance apart, you can imagine how
pretty it is.
The country here is sure fine and
much better than where we have
been before, both at ST. Leonard
and La Courtine. The land is more
level and we'll cared for and covered
with vineyards and fruit trees. |
have been sampling all the grapes
and plums around. 1t looks strange
to see the people (mostly women)
using scythes and hand rakes to
make hay, although their fields are
only as large as a good-sized gar
den.
OF course, you read Of the sinking
of the Covington and the President
Lincoln. Well, both came across
INCUR convoy. The Covington was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31

we get these Germans finished,
which will not be long when we
reach their border.
Time for mess, SO I'll have to
quit.
Lots of love from
Burnett.
Wagner w. B. Nichols.
Battery D. 18th Art. c. A. Z.
Am. E. Z. France,
via n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31

necessities of life, for when you are
taking 20 or 80 mile hikes, going
over the top, etc., you have to trav-
Ell light if you are going to keep up
with the bunch. At present l am
carrying one blanket, shelter half,
one extra pair of socks, toilet ar
ticles, raincoat and emergency
rations. Even that makes a pack
which is plenty heavy enough at the
end of long hike. Here in the vii
lage where we are billetted, it is the
custom of the people to use their
front yard for barn yard, so the
main street of the town is lined
with manure piles and other evil
dences of farm life. Their ways
are quite different from ours but
suppose many of our ways seem as
peculiar to them as theirs do to us.
Hereafter address me as shown. /
am feeling fine at present and shall
try to keep in that condition, for the
hardships of this life seem much
easier when a person is physically
fit.
Wilbur P. Ensign.
Pvt. w. P. Ensign,
45th Co., 5th Regt., U. S. M. c.
A. E. E., via New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-31
Letters From Our
Boys Cover There"
From Burnett Nichols

From Me Over Here to You
Over There,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-22

Announces q Tractor
And a Price
THE SAMSON uoa,,o is powerful, rugged
TRACTOR, capable of pulling two IA inch
under favorable conditions.
THE SAMSON Model NJ is the most tractor for
the money in the world.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
DENTISTS IDEA OF HUM0R
Seems Mean to Invite Man to Lunch
and Then Fix Him So He
Can't Eat.

1t was noon when we dropped into
the dentists office. The doctor greeted
US cordially as we fell into his chair
and prepared to submit ourselves to
torture.
There was the usual clatter Of In
struments on the white tray as we
opened our jaws and the dentist peer
ed into them. This time his object of
attention was the cavity from which
he had recently extracted tooth.
"What are you going to do after !
get through" said the doctor mildly.
Between his fist and his mirror we
blurted out something about lunch.
"Go to lunch with me, will your"
We nodded our assent and then II
happened. Something that felt as big
as a crowbar Is and was as sharp as q
new safety razor blade is supposed to
be went up into the roof Of our mouth,
When we landed down again on the
chair and the pain had eased off a
trifle we started to laugh.
you're good" we exclaimed. 'Tn-
vite a man to lunch, and then fix him
so he can't eat."-Detroit Free Press.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
|OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten! The
reason is plain--the article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, .
preparation I have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that know Of
has so large a sale."
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmers' Swamp Root is due to the fact
that, so many people claim, it fulfls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle oi
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper
Large and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Physicians Deaths.

AS an example of how malicious and
seemingly innocent is German propa.
ganda ih the United States may be
cited the rumors and the actual facts
about mortality among the allied
physicians at the western front.
Recently the actual statistics were
produced, which showed that the bat
tie risks of a physician are scarcely
more than those of civil life. Between
the beginning of the war and June 25,
1917 only 1875 French and English doc
tors have been killed, 707 wounded and
60 cut down by disease.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Can Recite All Of Bible by Heart.

OdH HSCItS MI OI DTUIc " I'S"
The most wonderful feat on recorG
has recently been accomplished by
William Frederick, New York sales
man.
He has learned the entire Bible off
by heart, and can repeat any passage
in 1t from Genesis to Revelations and
state where 1t may be found. 1t has
taken him 18 years.
A similar task was once undertaken
by an ighteenth-century strolling
player, about whom Sir William Rob-
ertson Nicoll has written. But he
gave in after IL years, by which time
he had succeeded in memorizing about
two-thirds of the Old Testament.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
One Sorrow.


John Mitchell, chairman of the food
commission Of New York, told re-
porter a Christmas slum story.
81 visited hall in Pittsburgh one
Christmas" he said, "wbere 200 chill
dren from the poorest quarter were
fed on turkey, cranberry sauce and
mince pie.
1.-TWO scrawny little girls attracted
my attention, and I~halted near them
to hear how they were enjoying them
selves. This is the dialogue heard !:
essay, Name, amt this grandT
"'You bet it isl Only I'm sorry for
one thing, Lizzie
"'What are you sorry for, Manner
"I'm sorry 1 went and got me cor
sets mended.'"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
BoScHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough, soothe the in
fiammation of q sore throat and lungs,
stop irritation in the bronchial tubes,
insuring a good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
in the morning. Made and sold in
America for fifty-two years. A won
derful prescription, assisting Nature in
building up your general health and
throwing off the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, etc. For sale in all civil
lied countries.-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
"coId In the Head"

sons who are subject to frequent "colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is tax.
en- internally and acts through the Blooo
m the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists TIC. Testimonials free;
10000 for any case Of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE VIII not
r. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Obviously.

"Come on" said the first flea as he
hoped from the brown bears foreleg !;
"come over and join me at a short
game Of golf"
"Golf," exclaimed the second flea,
hastily taking bite of hyena; "where
in the realm of Barnum are we going
to play golf?"
"Why," said the first flea, "Over on
the lynx, Of course. Jack O. Lantern.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Mo Dead Line for This Minister.

Who said there was such thing as
a dead line for the ministry? Rev. S.
Swami, an English clergyman, has
just beaten the athletic record Of Lieu
tenant Miller, Dane. He did
six successive half miles, cycling,
walking, running, padding, sculling,
and swimming, in 26 minutes, 80 2-5
seconds, excelling the Danes record
by three minutes, lacking one second.
The winner is fifty-fve years old! If
he can preach as well-and as quick
ly-as he can go through these success
i've locomotive stunts he is some
preacher!
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
chiualrous YOUNGSTERS.

Henry has large Newfoundland
dog named Rex. While at play a
frozen and hungry little dog ap-
preached. Rex growled and Harry
said: ''Be a gentleman, Rex. Don't
hurt the little dog; he got no home or
friends"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
The Softest.

"Why is it," queried the fair widow
"that they always say a man pines
for a woman?"
81 suppose" growled the fussy bach
elor, "it's because pine is about the
softest wood there is"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Edited.

The romantic maiden made the fol-
lowing ecstatic entry in her diary:
although he has known me only
two days, he loves me!'
Nothing could exceed her anger and
modification when she discovered,
much later, that her kid brother had
been reading her sacred little book.
She knew it, because he hadascratched
out the word although" and substi-
tuted because"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
ALMOST FRANTIC
Had Kidney Trouble From Childhood and
Was Discouraged. DOan's, However.
Brought Health and Strength.

Mrs. G. Anderson, 4104 w. 22nd
St., Chicago, ILL.,, says: II had kid
ney trouble from childhood and
three years ago a severe spell de-
veloped. If I stopped, terrible pain
took me in the small of my back,
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08

AS long as a man is Of forgiving
disposition a woman doesn't care
whether he pays his debts or not.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08

It's the love of the other fellow for
your money that is the root of all evil.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
Easiest Way.

whats the best way Of getting
some hard cash?"
"Work some soft thing"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
A Kitchen Paradox.

"Your cook is certainly rare one" i"
"Yet everything she does is well
done"
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08

Many widows are said to be gar
rulous. Possibly that's why they are
widows.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08

and for several min
ut e s 1 coul d MT
straighten. Often at
night the pain in
my back was so bad
I had to prop my
self up with a pill
low. 1t seemed as II
my b ck would
break. Watery sacS
formed under nv
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08
DOCTOR URGED
AN OPERATION
Instead l took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
and Was Cured.

Baltimore, Md.-"Nearly four years
suffered from organic troubles, ner-
Taiban Valley news., 1918-02-08


eyes and my feet were so swol-
len I had to wear slippers. Sud-
den dizzy spells came on and pains
in my head drove me almost fran
tic.
'I felt tired and weak and had
hardly enough ambition to move.
Nothing seemed to help me and l
was discouraged until I commenced
taking Dodn's Kidney Pills. They
cured me completely and my health
has been Of the best ever since.
Dodn's surely deserves my endorse
ment." Stoorn to before me,
FRANK II. Pooh, Notary Public.
Get Dosn's at Any Store. 6oc Box
DOAN'S h5D pinns y .x
FosTER-M1.BURN CO.. BUFFALO. N. Y.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-26
EAST GARY TOWN.

ARMS. Charles T. G. s. J.. Gus ado. Liverpool as.
ANAsTA sIIEvIcfE. Pane. East Gary.
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BI FNS Mrs *, g. 81 Co add Liverpool hlk- 3
BANHAN, Annie, e. s. l. & Co.'S add. Liverpool IT, ri,
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CAMEO URN, s. A., C. s. H. & Cos add liverpool les. u,
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CtSFA Carrneno, 3rd Gary TO- A..
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DUzEwsE1I Caesar c. $ ! < I Co.'S add Liverpool Its
DrzEWsl<I Waclaa q l. / Co.'S add Liverpool, It's.
DAHLsJo. Charles. C. l. & COS add. Liverpool It =
DAVIS. Richard T, It. Pr. NV. sw- sec Z. TWP.
DIAfICII NiSoa II. NIX. i2--------
New-York tribune., 1918-11-07
Crossing Meuse,
Americans Advance
Toward Vital Line
By Wilbur Forrest
Especial Gable TO The Tribnne)


Copyright 1918 Now York Tribune Inc)
WITH THE AMERICAN FIRST
ARMY IN PURSUIT OF THE ENEMY,
Nov. 5 (Delayed). Unimpeded by the
waters of the Meuse, thanks to the
highly efficient work of the engineers,
the American troops steadily enlarged
their gains east of this stream to-day.
Tonight our guns are pounding the
Germans and their last hope Of rema ain
ing in northeastern France and south
ern Belgium - along the Mezieres-
Sedan Montmed Metz railway line.
Disorganizcd and harassed by our
gunfire and closely followed by our
troops, the enemy is giving up posi-
tlon after position, though stubbornly.
His main forces are apparently moving
toward the German border, while the
lighter elements are engaged in what
appears to be the hopeless task of hold
ing back our troops, who forded the
Meuse by tens of thousands.
Early to-day American aviators flew
low through the rain spotted fires burn
ing in the towns of Mouzay, Harau-
mont, Brandevlle, Romagne-Sous-
Cotes and other places. and they later
swooped low enough to identify our in
fantry skirmish lines generally east of
the region between Dun-sur-Meuse and
Sivry, advancing up the hills in the di-
rection Of Damvillers. Hill 1872. south
east Of Dunsu Meuse, regarded as one
of the enemy's most formidable de-
fences of the Meuse valley in this re-
gion, fell after stern resistance. Des-
ultory machine gun fire ard shell FIRE
! came from the unseen enemy, who fed
FianKeo by dense timber lands te
the east, as expected, the Germans are
| fighting more desperately for this posi-.