Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-09-10


Judge Maxield. The boy said that he
and a companion made a speciality OF
robbing discharged soldiers. He ex
planned that their method was to lead
an intoxicated service man to some
out of the way place, knock him
senseless with a brick and take his
money A companion of Murray is in
jail.
Appleton Vaudeville tickets al
Appleton theaters were raised cents
to meet the increased cost of opera
ton as a result of a strike of ten
stage hands and motion picture oper
ators. The men refused to return un
til their demand for $50 week was
met. They had been receiving $21 un
der three-year contract, that expired
Aug II. A demand for increased pay
presented by musicians. was also
granted. The theaters were dark two
nights as a result of the strike.
Fond du Lac - Two counterfeiters
worked the town, passing 81 bills
raised to fiyes by FASTING the figure
five over the one and camoufagng
the writing of "one dollar" Accord.
ing to police. the visitors cleaned up
S5O in few hours When one was
passed to a cigar clerk he put it in
his till and next day took ii TO bank.
The cashier, on counting the deposit
for a second time, pulled off one of
the figures.
Green Bay-In memory of their
brother. M. j. Mccormick, the Misses
Sarah and Amelia Mccormick will
erect the Mccormick Memorial home
at cost of 100000, for aged people,
it was announced by Bishop Paul p
Rhode of the Green Bay Catholic dio-
cese. The home will be built in the
town of Allouez. NJ. j. Mccormick
was the founder of the Northern Pa
per mills. Mr.. Mccormick died in
1907
Madison - A. Fitzpatrick, secre-
tary Of the state board of education,
has started survey of the education
al facilities of the state for Gov. Il. l..
Philip. Gov. Philip wants the in
formation to aid him in deciding on
the feasibility of calling a special
session of the legislature to enact leg
islation providing for free tuition for
ali Wisconsin soldiers and sailors
who served in the world war
Madison - The Wisconsin Supreme
Court will begin its fall sessions on
Oct. Z. Arguments will be made in
about the first thirty cases that week
and an adjournment will be taken for
about three weeks. The court will an
nounce its first decision about Nov. /.
The calendar of cases for considera-
ton is not as long as two years ago.
The war seems to have put a stop TO
much litigation.
Wausau-A War Savings stamp so
ciety has been organized at Elderon,
with E. j. Benson as president. 1t will
work in conjunction with the Elderon
commubity of which Mr. Benson is
presi icnt One Of the good results of
the club has been the removal OF ali
stone from highways within several
miles OF the village. the work being
done by squads under the command OF
Boy Scouts.
Beloit - Jerry Sullivans motherin-
law presented the court with a tooth
which she alleged Jerry had Knocked
out when he hit her. Jerry" asked
the judge did you strike this
woman?" Judge" cried Jerry #
never laid hands on her" The jury
viewed the tooth. Guilty" they de
cided. Sullivan paid his fine.
Racine The Common Council has
voted to force all saloons to take out
a city license for the coming year
The cost OF the license, $500, is SO
high that it is believed fully one-half
OF the 125 saloons In Racine will with
draw their applications, and retire
from business.
Eau Claire-Peter A. Sxroch,
thresherman operating near White
hall, had the flesh torn of his right
arm from the elbow to the shoulder.
two ribs broken and was badly
shaken up when his sleeve caught in
some machinery.
Amigo w. E. Butterfield has
leased to George c. Burke, Minneapo-
lis. the Butterfeld and Amigo hotels.
which are under joint management.
and sold to him the furnishings and
equipment. Mr.. Burke takes posses.
sion on Sept. /.
Wausau - Forty-three real estate
transactions Of Wausau property
were made in two weeks here this
month. High cost of building has
practically stopped the erection Of
new homes. Rent Is high and houses
are al a premium.
Eau Claire-The Eau Claire county
training school for teachers opened
recently for the full semester with
The largest enrolment in the history
OF the school The same faculty.
headed By Principal T. E. Jaastad, is
In charge.