Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-09-03

acknowledgements is not going to
have the honor of naming one of the
big ocean-going ships of the shipping
board fleet. An examination of the
records of the registry has shown that
there is already a ship sailing under
the name of Kenosha, between Wash
ington and Alaska. According to the
federal government, two big ships
bearing the same name cannot be in
service at the same time, so Kenosha
will have to select another name.
Stevens Point-Laneelot A. Gordon.
elected county superintendent of
schools in Portage county while
serving overseas, has assumed office.
He was drafted during his first term,
but his friends reelected him after he
had cabled his candidacy. He has ap-
pointed Miss Clara Doxrudo. lola. and
Miss Mary Rychwalski Stevens Point,
county supervising teachers for the
next school year.
Green Bay - Journeymen plumbers.
on strike for two weeks, returned to
work in nearly all instances following
an adjustment of wages. An agree
ment was reached by which the men
are to be paid Sc day until Oct. l,
$3.50 day from Oct. l until Jan. /,
and 81 day after Jan l. Both sides
conceded points. The workmen had
asked 81 day, an increase of $1.20 a
day.
Beloit-Lieut. Filmer Stuart Cuckow
of Beloit, an officer in the tank corps,
was married Aug. 6 to Miss Christine
johnson, Manchester, n. H., who serv-
ed thirteen months overseas in France
and Germany. After the honeymoon
in Maine and Beloit, they will make
their home in Hongkong, China, where
Lieut.. Cuckow is to engage in Y. NJ.
c. A. work as educational secretary.
Watertown Two of the best Hol-
stein herds in this section OF the state
are to be sold next month, when John
Masche, Watertown, and Louis Pref
bush, Lowell. will sell out and retire
from business. Mr.. Masche's sale will
be Sept. II and Mr.. Priebush's Sept.
%. King Segis, Homestead and Jo-
hanna stock are in these herds.
Sheboygan-Sheriff William Brock
mann has asked for a special session
OF the County Board TO pass a measure
making it possible for him to enforce
traffic regulations in the county and
avoid continuance Of a series of seri-
GUS accidents which have occurred ON
the Lower Falls road and on other
much travelled highways.
New Glarus - AS a result of being
gassed with chlorine in the Argonne
drive, Martin Schneider died recently
at government hospital in Colorado.
Schneider went over with the Eighty
sixth division, but was soon trans
ferred to the Eighty-ninth division.
His father, Paul Schneider, is a pio-
neer resident.
Madison-A directory of all gradu.
ates Of the university, giving their col
lege records, their present addresses,
and occupations, is in course OF prepa-
ration at the University of Wisconsin
under the direction of w. S. Crawford,
secretary of the alumni association.
Nearly 10000 graduates will be listed.
Madison ITnftad Cfofao TAfcf,sat
torney A. c. Wolfe started work on
against brewers, manufac-
turing, and saloon keepers selling 275
beer in the western part of the state
The district attorney announced he
would prosecute under present laws.
Hartford-The hotel at the foot of
Holy Hill, owned by Miller e. Co, was
struck by lightning and burned Mrs.
Miller and her son, only occupants at
the time, escaped. The building was
used as a boarding and lodging house |
for pilgrims who came to the hill.
Madison-Platt Whitman, state com. |
missioner of insurance, issued a warn |
ing to life insurance solicitors and |
others not to advise soldiers to drop |
their federal insurance policies.
La Crosse-C. l.. Hood, former as
and district attorney, has
retired from law practice after sec
ond stroke of paralysis. Mr.. and Mrs
Hood have gone 10 Waupaca
Rhinelander-The arrival of $500
sheep was delayed several days be
cause of hold up of the shipment in
Fremont. Neb.. on account Of the rail
road walkout.
Manitowoc - The Manitowoc Aerie
Of Eagles has launched plan for the
of a corporation within
It's own lodge for the erection OF a new
club house.
Ladysmith-The Meyers Co. Chica.
20, owners Of the power site near here.
IN the Flambeau river, are selecting z
route for a transmission line to Iron.
wood, Mich. Eventually the line will
carry power to Ashland, Ironwood,
and other cities.
La Crosse - Prosperity of citizens
residing in the western district Of
is reflected in the Office Of
:. L. Baldwin. referee in bankruptcy
His reports show no business house in
he territory has filed a petition in