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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Hon. James II. Woertendyke of Cal
.ifornia, one of the famous speakers
in the interests of national Prohibition
appeared at the Christian church Mon
day evening. He is visiting many
points in Wisconsin speaking in be-
half of the Bennett Bill which comes
up at Madison this week.
Mr. Woertendyke gave an intensely
interesting address on the various
phases of prohibition legislation. Be-
ing a lawyer he was able to present
the legal phases of the matter in a
way that carried information and in
SEPARATION. Mention was made of the
possible delay that may arise and Of
the contests that are being carried on
now to defeat the will of the people.
He marshalled an array of facts and
statistics that showed complete mas
terry of the subject from to z.
This was Mr.. Woertendyke's second
appearance in Viroqua and those who
heard him Monday night were enthu-
siastic in their appreciation of the ar
guments used and the hope Of victory
in the near future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
FIFTH BOND DRIVE HERE SOON
Carl o. Johnson of Westby, Has Ac-
cepted the County Craftsmanship

The Victory Liberty loan campaign
for $5,000,000.000 to $4,000 600, 900,
will open throughout the country on
Monday, April 81, and close three
weeks later, Saturday, May 10. Mr..
Carl 0. Johnson, a most competent
man, c. NJ. & st. Paul station agent at
Westby has accepted the county chair
manship. He expects to maintain an
office in Viroqua to work in conjunc-
ton with Westby headquarters. What
Vernon's quota of the big loan will be,
or any other salient features or plans
of the campaign, have not been made
known by Chairman johnson. We
read that payments on victory loan
subscriptions may extend over siX
months as follows:
Ten per cent with APPLICATION on or
before May 10th.
Ten per cent July 18th.
Twenty per cent August 18th.
Twenty per cent September 9th.
Twenty per cent October It'll.
Twenty per cent November 18th,
with accrued interest on deferred in
stallments.
Officers of the Liberty Loan organization for
Vernon County are ms follows:
Chairman--C. o. JOHNSON. Westby.
Nice-Chm.-H. A. NERISON, Westhy
Niee-Chm-H. Y. PROCTOR. JR.. Viroqua
Chairman Publicity BUREAU. NJ. DAW-
SON. NirOqua.
Chairman speakers Buresu--T j. THOR
SON, Westby.
Chairman Women's BHFeau--MISS MAUD
NEPRUD, Niroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
CONCERNING A HOSPITAL
THE HOSPITAL CCMMITTE MAKE
A STATEMENT
Geo. b. Fisher Tells Something of the
Ladysmith Municipal Hospital
Which Cost SIS 900

The columns Of the Vernon County Censor
have always been open for the discussion of
questions vital TO community. Indeed. il
has been customary to launch Improvement
plans by articles published in our city papers
and our people have read and talked for
public buildings.
While the need of a hospital has been keen
ly felt for several years, il was not until the
recent epidemic of the "au" that the NEED
seemed 10 crystalline into the cry, I'VE must
have hospital" Those who helped obtain
and other helpers during that time
were among the first 10 raise the cry. Others
took il up and in pOstofiice. stores, Offices, in
every group of people, wherever assembled,
you heard. 1--WE must have a hospital People
vitality interested who had been only
slightly interested before. Business men.
heavy tax payers. began TO plan and investi-
visited hospitals: talked about hospitals; held
meetings of business men: sent a committee
to take up the subject with eur city councils
and then called mass meeting of citizens
TO discuss the question of bonding the city to
build and equip a hospital
That mass meeting was a wonderful inspir-
alton TO the citizens who were in favor of the
hospital for the vote was unanmous-"We
want hospital" Perhaps IL was unfortunate
that some Of the opponssts Of the hospital
were not present Not all Nir0qua citizens
are Of the same mind on the subject. Viroqua
people think such questions and they
have strong convictions. IL Is, however, fact
that our people - nearly united in believing
that NEED a hospital They may differ
TO Whether II should be maintained by the
muntcirAutys some religious body or some pri-
waite citizen; whether il should BE- large or
sDAll brick or stone; have a tile or slate
eoof; but they believe NEED the hospital.
They believe that patients in Viroqua and vi
entity should receive prompt surgical aid and
skilled care: that no more precious lives should
be sacrificed: no more needless agony be
dured during the hours of rough riding on
railways between here and the nearest hos
pitfalls.
We NEED the hospital. We know we NEED
it. Our business men have investigated the
building and running Of other hospitals and
they tell they believe that from $4,000 to
S50,000 will build and properly equip a modern
hospital for Niroqua. They tell us that such
hospitals running elsewhere and not only
paying expenses but paying an interest on the
investment.
Viroqua is one of the richest small cities
in the state. We have no bonded indebtedness.
We have fine school buildings, beautiful
churches of good business blocks and
hundreds of modern homes: but have
place today for sick and injured. II the
few private hospital rooms here are occupied.
send our racked sick injured away from
home for help. Shall we allow such a eondi-
ton 10 continue? We need the hospital. We
can afford il. Can we afford not to have it2
l.. C.. BOYLE, Chm.
JOHN +. STOLL
DIR. NJ. r. SATHE
VIM F. LINDEMANN
REV. +. A STEPHENS
Tonnunfttaa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
LETTER PROM G. y. FIsnER


As everybody is interested in and talking
hospital and wanting 10 get all the nforma-
ton possible before voting the question, 1
took the libeEty Of looking up some Of the
particulars Of a hospital that being
built about a year ago in Ladysmith. AS I
acquainted with the builders and the
management, thought might get some facts
that would be Of interest to the voters here.
DIR. w. +. O'Connor OF the Labyrinth hos
pital writes that their hospital cest equip
ped S55,0O0. building Is ERE proof except the
hard wood floors in rooms and will care for
thirty patients, besides n maternity ward. He
says II will pay expenses with an average of
twenty patients. This hospital was built by
public subscription and the people seem to be
very well satisfied with II and don't know how
they could get along without IL. They made
especially good Of II during the epidemic.
Mr.. O'COnnor says local doctors do ninety per
cent Of the surgery. This hospital IL looked
after by the Catholic sisters, and the Protes-
taBts have the same interest. and all nurses
paid regular salary, although anyone can
have private nurse paying for them. DIR.
O'tonnor thinks that in less than ten years
the Government will be putting hospitals
erywhere and supporting them by taxation.
As Niroqua has nearly the same population
Ladysmith and would have about the
amount Of territory TO draw FROM no doubt
Viroqua's requirements would be about the
same. the only difference being that Lady
smith has many factories and from this fact
would have serious accidents which
would help TO Gil o hospital For my part
don't think II Is question Of building a hos
pitai bat of how the funds should be raised
by bonds and taxes by subscription. and I
think the voters entitled TO know the max
lmum cost nearly possible. G.B.FISHER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
WISCONSIN FARMSTEADS

Our new literature is ready, and tells you
how 10 register and secure Made to- o rder-
Farm"
Settler gets house. harm. COW, pigs, chickens,
tools and seed. and makes living right from
the start.
Only $3.50 deposit, and no payments on land
for three years.
Rich clay loan soil good markets, schools.
churches and railroad facilities. Over 500
families secured these rich dairy farms up
TO December list. 1918.
We will complete the settlement Of our
$4,000 acres this year
"Everybody's Happy in Liberty Colony"
BE one Of them.
ID. v. SLACK. Sales Manager. Wisconsin
Colonization Company. 1875 King Street Madi-
son. Wisconsin. 1874
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
A Masonic Rnnnd.IIn

Wednesday night was the signal for
a Masonic get-together of unusual sig
nificance, and an extraordinary fra
ternal feat was pulled off, when three
prominent Coon Valley gentlemen had
the honor of having the Masters de-
gree conferred upon them one lodge
session-Banker Knutson, Dr. Solberg
and Druggist Moen.. MIR. Johnson of
Coon Valley accompanied the candi-
dates, and Westby sent up a delega-
ton of H. o. Stevlingson, Carl o.
Johnson, Thos. Call, H. A. Nerison.
Work completed banquet and smoker
followed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
SOME real Farm BARGAINS

For sale, lbO acres, tlne bphdings,
including two basement bans, forty
Durham cattle, ten horses, twenty
four sheep, twenty hogs, farm machin-
cry. (2). Eighty acres, good buildings,
waterworks, sixteen Holstein cows,
full blood sire, pigs, chickens and
farm machinery. Drop US a card and
we will send you one of our new fold
ers just from the press, giving full
description and price of these two
farms and many others. We believe
we have some of the best farm bar.
gains in the state of Wisconsin, MANY
of them fully equipped with ever =
thing just ready to go right ahead
making money. Owing to the condi-
ton of some of the owners they are
very anxious TO sell and are willing
to sell at a sacrifice. Write us today
for our folder as we know it will in
terest you and save you money if you
are thinking of buying farm. J. T.
BATES & SON, Baraboo, Wis 1871
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
w II e. Notea

That was a red letter day Of the w. X. G.
when g. a. X. day celebrated at the reg
ular meeting last Saturday. Program was
under direction Of Mary l.. Brown. Patriotic
Instructor. beginning with "the Battle Hymn
Of the Republic" rendered with vim by all pres
ent. A number Of Post members in at
tendance, and Comrades G.. NJ. Butt, A. J.
Rusk and ID. Y. Allen gave fitting remarks.
and were listened to with good attention. Stel-
Ia Weavil gave excellent reading THE Boys
Of 81. A trio consisting Of Mesdames Edith
Smith, Lora MinshalI and Ethel Casperson,
kindly aided in two songs; "TentinR On the
Old Camp Ground" and 1.-THE Old Folks at
Home. These occasions are the more touch
ing as the Boy in Blue become more aged and
few in number. A committee Of Corps mem
bers served doughnuts, cake and coffee, more
than sixty persons partaking. This a day
long TO be remembered. as four new members
were welcomed and Eve propositions for mem
bernhip Fsad by the aecretaFy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Election nax Figures

Official returns canvassed give the
figures on county superintendent as
follows: Geo. f. Sanford 2,011, Miss
Maud Neprud 1,645, or majority of
366. II is estimated that 500 women
voted
For county judge Mr.. Mahoney re-
ceived 1923.
For Justice of the Supreme court
Rosenberg received ,55l, Dithmar
1.272
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
A GREATER DELINQUENCY
TAX COLLECTIONS IN COUNTY
BELOW LAST YEAR
Only Four Precincts With Clean Slate
Two of Them Return Incomes
Unsolicited

Vernon county town treasurers are
again entitled to praise for prompt
ness and closeness of making tax col
lections. The total amount returned
unpaid exc eelis that of last year. Then
it was S3,7S7.4 now S5,239. 9S.
Greenwood sis the one town with a
clean slate and the villages of Hills
boro, Viola and Westby.
In the subjoined table the first two
columns of figures represent the de-
linquent tax returns for 1918; the last
two rows the amounts in the precincts
and table Fer 1919:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
CIRCUIT COURT NEXT WEEK
viii Be Light Term and Much Litiga-
ton Put Over

Spring term of Circuit Court will
convene next Monday, and it is anti
cipated that it will not continue for
more than two or three days because
majority of cases will be put over.
There are % criminal actions, facts
for jury 10, cases for court z.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

A numerous gathering of Viroqua
ladies attended Rebecea district con-
vention in Lacrosse last week and
they brought to the home lodge hon
ors: Mrs. Carmichael presided over
the convention. Mrs NJ A. Gauper
was elected warden, Mrs. Ira Casper
son secretary, Mrs Pearl Brye mar
shall, Mrs. Calista Thompson inside
guard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Clinton returned S17O5 unsolicited
income tax, Hillsboro village 1916,
Stoddard 1899, Westby S20.352. ~.
The latter is against the Rosenwall
tobacco firm, and there is liable to be
test case made of it. Rosenwall
claiming to be exempt by reason of
being a nonresident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
PIease SettIe Accnnnts

All those knowing themselves in
debted to Theodore Lavold or who had
accounts against him win please pre-
sent accounts and make settlement
with Isaac Lavold, Viroqua-~ Kindly
attend to this at once. 1882
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
CHURCH NOTES
sMEBY.s CHARGE

Norwegian confirmation eeryeces in Smeby's
church next Sunday At l0:3g. The offering
will go 10 foreign missions. COmmuhi0R SER
vices at West Coon Prairie at ;. Norwegian
eonfrmanfs at 9, English at 80. Saturday
school at / D. m.
jACoBsoN's CHARGE
Services in Franklin Sunday az H..
The ladies aid Of Zion meets in the church
on Thursday, April u.
The ladies aid Of West Prairie meets with
Mrs. n. SwahRstu Good Friday.
H0FSTEAD'S CHARGE
Services IN The Bethesda church Sunday al
7 rs By Rev. j. j. Jacobson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
VERNON COUNTY FARMERS INTEREST
Ed HOW GIIERASEYS SELL

There were several Vernon county farmers
present at the Guernsey sale at West Salem,
March q. Mr.. NJ Lee was the only Guernsey
breeder, from this county, who consigned two
cows 10 the sale. The pure bred cattle sold
very good, averaging $500 a head. including
several calves less than week old. These
figures readily show that pure bred cattle sell
for a good price We need more pure bred
cattle in Vernon county the farmers in
this county should be enjoying the above prices
instead Of what too MANY arc getting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
MARRIED

John r. Erickson Of Purdy and Mrs. Jos
ephine GARRETT % la Crosse we're united in
marriage al the parsonage at West Prairie by
Rev. Ramberg on March 3ist. The groom is
a brother OF Mrs. }. VI Bennett Of this city
and both the contracting parties Of sub
stantial and high character and worth. They
will reside the grOom's farm near Purdy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Anita Renaiy;ng

When you want an experienced man
to come to your own garage, city or
country to do your repair work on
overhauling call 1924 city phone. All
work done at reasonable prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Bring your laundry to Potts Bro
TIERS barber shop. Agency for La
Crosse Steam Laundry. All work
guaranteed. Basket leaves on We'd
nesdays, returns on Saturdays.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Many people do not know that
serve ice cream at my restaurant.
do and viii also sell IN bulk
13-3m G. A. PENNELL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Each 10 dozens al vehicles come to


town loaded with tobacco, taken in at
the local warehouse. and shipped to
outside points. Westby claims to
have taken in a greater amount of
weed last Thursday than any day the
past season. There appears to be no
variation in prices paid as compared
with the past three months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Dentistry at Genoa

DIR. G. J. Downey announces that he
has opened an office for the general
practice of dentistry at Genoa. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Chaseburg Cooperative company
will receive stock at Viroqua Monday,
April II, and at Chaseburg, Tuesday,
April Is. II. A. HOFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
AUCTION SALE

J. NJ. Shreve. having purchased
from Ellis Schoonover the old Gilman
farm, 6 miles southeast of Viroqua,
will sell all personal property on the
place, Saturday, April II, opening at
II, lunch at noon. Much live stock,
all farm equipment and machinery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

FOuND-In Viroqua, a sum Of money
Owner can recover same by proving property
and paying for this notice. Call al Farmer
Bank. I5-I-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
SOME ROUND ABOUT ELECTION NOTES


DeSoto did not vote on the license question
this spring has been her custom. The sa-
loon there will continue uninterrupted till the
war dry order takes effect July first.
Voters of Sterling did themselves credit at
the town election by unanimously re-eIecting
the Old-time clerk and veteran soldier, John
NJ. Vance. without opposition. Although in
Veteran Vance has a competent and deserving
daughter who performs the official duties
his deputy.
The town of Jefferson has a custom that is
worthy Of emulation Each Year the clerk and
supervisors issue a detailed statement in con-
venient form, giving every financial trans
action Of the year. Every voter il presented
with copy when he enters the town hall.
Jefferson usually has a multiplicity Of cam
didates and a lively contest for town Offices.
Not this year. Their tickets were printed
his purpose TO stand as a candidate. The old
officers reelected, although expressing
desire TO be relieved.
By 2f majority Cashton voted TO remain wet.
the drys making organized contest, deeming
it not expedient under the knowledge that ev-
cry thing will become bone dry on July FIRST.
His host Of friends in Vernon county will
be pleased TO know that Mr.. Charles II. Collins
chosen of the aldermen in the city Of
Lacrosse at last Tuesdays election. For some
years Charlie was the kid" member Of cur
county board, representing the village of De
Soto.
Only two members of the famous 25th reRi-
ment in the civil var-the only ones left in
ards-quite spryiy walked TO the city polls
and cast their ballots at Tuesdays election.
There were 1874 members of that regiment
TO leave YiroqUa when the boys went to the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

McGHl Brothers have sold the old
homestead / rnlle north of Folsom and
will sell 81 auction on Saturday, April
~, commencing at / o'clock, a Ford
roadstey, large list of machinery, s
cattle, 6 horsesS grain, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
A FORMER EDITOR TO PRISON
His Headlight Not as Spectacular
as His Tail Light

Frank J. Fauteck, of spectacular
newspaper fame, a few years since
editor and publisher of the Ontario
Headlight, was recently found guilty
in United States court, of refusing to
register for the selective draft, for
publication of unpatriotic editorials
in violation of the espionage law. For
these things Editor Fauteck drew a
term of one year in Fort Leavenworth
federal prison. These things occurred
at Medford where he conducted a pa
per-
William Jones, a Cashton painter,
in Federal court, at EauClaire, plead
ed guilty to not registering at the
June 1917, call for army registration.
He was sentenced to three months
hard labor in the Milwaukee house of
correction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
SERVICE FLAG IS RAISED.
VERNON'S WORLD WAR BANNER
RAISED AL0FT
Nine Hundred and Sixty Eight Are the
Number of Its Shining Stars

In the presence of a thousand peo-
pie who braved the bitter wind and
lowering sky, Vernon eounty's new
service flag was flung to the breeze
Tuesday afternoon while the band
played and Rev. Harris spoke appro-
pirate and thoughtful words concern
ing Our boys"
The flag is 12x20 feet. cost S62, and
was presented by the city of Viroqua
TO Vernon county, Emblazoned upon
it are so gold stars, IS silver and 96S
true blue, 8 Red Cross and Y. NJ. c..
A.
The simple services Tuesday after
noon could in no sense be construed as
a dedication. but only a flag raising
preliminary TO the real celebration to
be held later When the last battle
flag is furled in France; when the
heroes of the noble 32nd are with us
again; when the last Vernon county
boy has returned from trench and
camp and field, then there will be
staged a dedication that shall have a
county wide attendance with pro-
gram BETTING the occasion. Then
our boys in Khaki shall pass in uni
formed review beneath the flag whose
honor they upheld so well, and the ser
vice banner shall wave as a mute test
amonial of the gratitude of the COM
munity to whose traditions they were
true. Let all our efforts be bent to-
ward making that celebration appro-
pirate and fitting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

LOsT-A gum Of money on April LIST at Pc
ter Fortney's sale. Finder kindly return to
Henry Higgins, Virogus, RI. ISL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

". Z. T. 2. JNHILEi-, 9IsUVUIU1U Drive
To promote world prohibition. Americana
zaton, child welfare and moral education.
To insure protection TO women in the indus
trial world. Come to our meeting and hear
what plans our local president has for our
part ia this missionary drive.-Mrs. L. u. s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

THE FRED ECKHART co
1 have the Improved Span
ish Comstock TOBACCO
SEED of their own raising
for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Short News Stories of Interest

Pick
Viroqua and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Ladies' coats, suits, capes and dol
mans, new shipments every day at
Rogers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

BY 81 majority Casht0n voted TO remain wet
the drys making organized contest, deeming
it not expedient under the knowledge that ev-
cry thing will become bone dry on July frst.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Druggist Andrew Johnson and the
buyers of his crop are of the belief
that his tobacco crop yielded a bigger
per cent of cash than any acreage
grown in Vernon county last year.
Andrew is too modest to tell the to-
tails. He sold for 40 and 25, and the
10 bundles of filters netted him S254.50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

DeSoto did not vote on the license question
this spring has been her custom. The sa-
loon there will continue uninterrupted till the
war dry order takes effect July first.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
Bought Tobacco Warehouse

While recently in Minneapolis Oscar
Larson purchased for Larson Brothers
the tobacco warehouse so long owned
by f. A, Espeseth in this city. The
Larsons will occupy it for sorting
their present large crop and it will
doubtless be used by others for like
purpose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Marcus Hoff of Christiana, one of
our county boys who saw strenuous
service with the allies in France, has
returned home with an honorable dis
charge. On his trip to this country
he came on the steamer George Wash
ington, the craft that brought Presi-
dent Wilson and his official party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Paul Sanger has received an hon
orable disability discharge and which
carries with it the opportunity of
learning any trade he wishes at the
expense of the government, a consid-
Grafton which is surely due every one
of our boys who have faced and felt
Hun bullets. Paul saw hard service,
being wounded in action in the arm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09

Teran Miller, who was one Of Uncle Sans
bOys in France for nine months, arrived at
the parental home north of Viroqua on Sat
urday.