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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19


:, Theodore lavoid, the eldest son Of ar. and
Mrs. 7. a. Lavoid. passed ont of his earthly
life On February 9Th, al the age Of 80 years
and one day For several days Theodore had
been suffering frem the after effects OF the
InsHenLa, resulting at last in pneumonia.
During the last days Of his life he as e
great sufferer and il a blessing when the
angel Of death called him to the home beyond
He vas born in TIE town of Jefferson, Febsu-
airy 8, 1880. Besides his parents, he il sur
vived by four brothers and SIX ,sisters: Isaac
Of this city, Pete OF Sugar Grove, Mrs Chas.
SonawEy OF Westhy, Mrs. Theodore Olson of
cashton, Sever, Selma, Gerhafdt, Llega, Ma
bel and Jeviaa still az home.
At the nge of nineteen, Theodore vent to
Phillips. south Dakoto, where ne remained as
an active and prosperous farmer, for a num-
her OF years. ReiiaqushinE agricultural pur-
town of Jefferson and from that time. he has
been carpenter by trade. Last winter he
penter in the MsnitOwec ship yards, there he
became member of the Union Association.
Returning from ManitOWoc in the spring, he
began buying tobacco fer Swartz {, Co q
Janesyi.ie. Last fall Cncie Sam called upon
him FOR his help. willingly as always, he was
ready 10 answer his countrys call, and was
assigned as special police of his company.
He left for Camp Wads .orth, South Carolina,
The day the aFm1stice vas signed, and wGs
given his discharge a day iate-. He has from
that time bought stock and tobacco, accom-
panied by his brother Isaac, until death called
him.
Funeral 0ervices was conducted by Rev. J. j.
JACOBSON at the parental home one mile west
Of the city, Wednesday, February 18th, at l
o'clock in the afternoon, where relatives and
friends, young and old gathered to pay their
last respects to the deceased. The remains
were brought and laid to rest in the Viroqua
cemetery. s. :. l..
CARD OF THANKS
To the many friends and neighbOrs who so
generously extended sympathy and assistance
during cur crushing bereavement, the death
Of our loving and brother, we wish TO
express cur heartfelt thanks.
T. A. LAV0LD. AND FAMILY.
John Everett Lehman, youngest son of
John and Mary Lehman, ives born in Forest
town December Is, 1855, and passed away at
his farm home February 4, aged 80 years,
month and is days Deceased leaves a wife,
four children, his mother, five brothers and
three sisters, Walter Lehman and Mrs. Ellie
Moore OF this city among them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Editor Welcomes the Day Of Chang,

Editor welcomes the Day OF Change
The practice of giving posted men
liquor is still kept up in Cashton and
it is not an uncommon sight to see
them 'stewed up to the eyebrows"
What good is a law that is not enforc-
ed Might just as well have no law
governing the liquor traffic in Cash
ton. We do not believe that the sa-
loonkeepers are responsible, they could
hardly run the risks. Yet posted men
get booze and get it often. We do not
doubt but what there are plenty of
sneaking low down individuals who do
not hesitate a moment to get liquor
for posted men, especially when there
is q chance to get a few hookers for
themselves. Time and time again the
authorities have piDched these poor
excuses for men and made them pay
fines. Some of them learn TO quit the
practice. while others. no doubt. keep
II up. When the time comes. and It
viii only be few short months, that
no more booze viii be sold. the editor
of this sheet viii be mighty glad, and
he viii not be alone in his happiness.
All license towns experience the same
trouble that we do in regard to posted
men getting liquor. but we believe the
law IS enforced more rigidly in most
of them.-Cashton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
ROUND ABOUT THE COUNTY

DeSoto IS to have new restaurant,
A. L. Williams, a former operator
there having returned from Lacrosse
for that purpose.
By a fall from his wagon, Jake
Gronemus received fractured left
arm on a recent night while on his
way home, says the Cashton Record.
He was standing in the wagon box
and when the rig suddenly slipped
into a rut, Jake was thrown out head
first. By throwing out his arm to
protect himself he received the injury
Rumors started by malicious parties
caused small run" on the First Ma
tlonal bank in Richland Center. AT
fairs of the bank were carefully gone
over by examiners and the institution
was declared to be in good condition.
He'll is thickly populated with the
"snake-in-the-g grass" variety of people
who employ Dame Rumor to do for
them what they could not hope to
accomplish by fair and open methods.
Hillsboro basket ball team defeated
Viola boys 81 to TO- Hillsboro team
average 165 pounds, Viola 140
lOld hOuGIH w OOOnlen neiG WOOD
chopping bee for Harry Cliff, who is
i'll with rheumatism, and unable to cut
his own wood.
The city of Prairie du Chen is now
receiving its electrical power from the
plant at Galena, sent over a new cop
per line through Lancaster. The old
plant viii be held in reserve for emer-
gencieS.
Editor Perkins says that the 9Th
wonder of the world is to be staged at
the LaFarge opera house February
22nd in the form of real "honest-
goodness" country carnival. LaFarge
cornet band will furnish music, and
every available foot of floor space in
the hall has been leased by the takers,
fortune tellers and side show experts
And they're going to pay for the 800
school Victrola with the money re-
ceived. Get into the game.
Westby local talent staged a patri-
otto play, "The American Flag, Fri
day and Saturday nights of this week.
The Gays Mills Independent reports
that both the training and public
schools have added special course in
music.
Kendall keystone tells of the sad
fate of James Cockroft, aged %, men,
Der of the local state guard, who ac-
cidentally killed himself while hunt
ing. He died while being rushed by
car to the hospital at Sparta.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Dreadful Cough Cured

A severe cold is often followed by
rough cough for which Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has proven especially
valuable. Mrs. F. w. Olson, Marys-
vile, Mo-, writes: about two years
ago my little boy Jean caught a Sc
we're cold and coughed dreadfully for
days. l tried number of cough med
icines but nothing did him any good
until l gave him Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t relieved his cough right
away and before he had finished TAX
ing one bottle he was cured. | think
it is just finesfor children"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Food Men Dismissed

Acting Federal Food Administrator
Melville notifies all county food ad-
illustrators that the work of that
department officially closed Saturday.
the 18th. The Federal Food Act OF
August 10, 1917, however, provides
that until peace terms are actually
signed and ratified by Congress; food
control remains in effect and all per-
sons dealing in food stuffs are still
subject to the provision of the Act,
Exorbitant profits and unfair practices
may still be dealt with drastically oy
WaSbin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Niola State Rank Elects

VIOLA state bank stockholders held
annual meeting. found affairs in sat
isfactory condition, and elected the fol-
lowing directors; E. Is, Bender. J. c.
Hull, w J, Fishel. Jas. Matthes, Geo.
Milum, f. E. Van Fleet. ". l. Griffin,
l.. ). MeBain and Aug. Deckert. The
directors then elected the following
officers for the ensuing wear: Presi-
dent, f. e. Bender: LIST Vice-Pres.. j.
c, Hull; 2nd Vice-Pres.. W. ]. Fishel.
Cashier. w. | Griffin; Assistant Cash
ier, W. G. Gerlaeh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Einht nia In Ere

One of the most disastrous fires in
southwestern Wisconsin visited the
city of PlattevilIe. A three story
building housing four stores, four Of
fees, four suites of living rooms, and
a tobacco factory, was completely de-
stroyed with a loss of SIS, 900. The
fire originated in the basement and
eat its way to a large quantity of oil.
A terrific explosion resulted and the
front wall was blown into the street,
killing eight people and injuring fiji
teen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

On February 18th, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. HARDWOOD of Waukesha,
cousin of the bride, Loren J. Brindley
of Viola, and Miss Anna Ruth Fergu-
son of Brandon, were united in marri-
age by Rev B. W. Saunders of Viola
After the honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Brindley will make their home in
Viola, where Mr. Brindley is engaged
in the general mercantile business, and
has long ago won a host of friends
Viola News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
I'm nrnmned in Mississippi

The DeSoto Argus reports that Roy
FoX's team, wagon, rack ana load OF
hay were lost through the Ice ~ ne
river opposite Victory. FOX ana ms
brother Norman, were on tne ioael
when it broke through, and ooth t'a''
great difficulty in saving themselves
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
SOLDIER NOTES

In the columns Of the Viola News
is list of the boys of that village
and community who served their coun-
try in the great war. One hundred
thirteen names appear therein-ten
lieutenants, six sergeants, ten corpo-
rails, ~ privates and nine S. A. T. c.
men. Lieutenant Dake, Ole and War
rem Hamilton and Frank NJ. Walsh
died in the service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
MARRIED

On Wednesday, at the home of the
brides parents, miles north of Viro-
qua, occurred the marriage of Ida
Luella Olson to Mr.. Peter Dale at
high noon in the presence of relatives.
The bride is endowed with many en-
dearing graces. The groom is a pros
porous North Dakota farmer, where
they will make their future home.
the happy event was celebrated with
music and song and a splendid we'd
ding dinner. Congratulations and
best wishes of many friends follow
them to their western home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Mr.. Elias Ellefson and Miss Hanna

Mr.. Elias Ellefson and Miss Hannah
Hanson were united in marriage by
Rev. Jacobson at the parsonage in Vi
roqua, February 5th Emil Hanson,
Mr. Erickson, Bertha Hanson and An
ma Ellefson, brothers and sisters of
the contracting parties attended them.
The groom has purchased a farm mid
way between the old homes in the
town of Harmony where the young
couple viii take up the responsibilities
of life, and friends by the score show
er wishes upon them for peace and
plenty and long life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

jefferson is one of the big paying
towns. o. Christianson leads the list
with S527.63 Others who pay above
$500 are J. D. Beck, J. l.. German, B.
0. Dahl, II. o. Johnson, IL. l.. Reed, S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
state Of Ohio. city q rolsao.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank j. Cheney ra!-es oath that he
Is senior partner 81 tie firm of f. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo, County lna State aforesaid,
and that said firn w!u pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OK Calsrrh that cannot be
cured nv the use OF lfsT.LtS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANZ j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this eth cay Of December,
a. d. 1855. r. ~ GLEASON
fSeaD NotGry Public.
Halls Catarrh Me6!cire is taken in
ternally and Gcts through the Blood on,
the Mucous SUTfaces NJ Inc System Send
for testimonials free
f. J. CHEN71Y g co, Toledo, o.
Sold by all drugs ste. re.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
NOTICE
The town of Harmony will extend
date of tax paying without penalty &c
March first.
BY ORDER OF TOWN BOARD.

A nice honor came to Westby's but
termaker, Magnus Michaelson, he win
ming high score at the convention in
Eau Claire. 1915. He received a gold
watch and SIS in money,
Other competitors from this section
were: II. B. Hoiberg, representing
Coon Valley creamery, 1856; VIM.
Sieger, Chaseburg. $3.50; F.. G. Ras-
mussen, Melvina, $3.50; \. c. Mayen-
CHEN ,Hillsboro. $500; J. II. Bogart,
Stoddard, 9l.50; n A. Galstad, Genoa
9216.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

The senate amendment restoring the
former letter postage rate of Two
cents nas been accepted by the House
and the old rate will probably return
soon. The one cent rate of postage
on postal cards will again be effective
according to the bill, and will take
effect the same date as the two cent
postage rate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Melvin Stafslien, up-to-date Jersey
breeder of the town Of Coon was made
vice president of the state association
at the meeting held in Madison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
TOWN OF BERGEN

Two men in Bergen pay over 5000
w. Wehling $414.89, +. Levondoski
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1911

Senator ROethe, in his. Fennimore
Times makes this early political an
nouncement for 1920: Next year the
republican party win have the oppor-
tunity to right great wrong done a
good man and apologize for its shah
by treatment of faithful public SER
want, who has proven himself an
American TO the core. How? By
giving Ex-President Taft that second
term he was deprived Of eight years
ago"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Sergeant Richard Healy. overseas
soldier and former student of the. Fl.
Fl. S.,was visitor at school Thursday
Mr.. Healy was requested to speak to
the school, upon which he responded
with very interesting account of his
travels to and from France. Mr..
Healy too modestly hesitated, how
ever. in telling of his own experiences,
-Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

T. B. Potts received a telegram
from his son Lou that he has arrived
safely at New York from France and
will be home soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Lieutenant M. A. Smith of Mar
shalltown, Iowa, was discharged at
Camp Grant and is spending a few
days with the Dysons. He was with
the heavy artillery until gassed, and
saw most severe fighting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

An exchange tells that when a
schoolma'm asked her pupils what was
the most important city in France,
one bright girl promptly answered,
Somewhere" A correct answer. For
proof we refer you to every letter pub
lished in the Censor from soldier boys
in France before the censorship was
lifted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Kendall Keystone tells of the sad
fate of James Cockroft, aged %, men,
Der of the local state guard, who ac-
cidentally killed himself while hunt
ing. He died while being rushed by
car to the hospital at Sparta.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Bernard Dowell returned home to
Viola from service in the army, he
having received his honorable dis
charge from service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Earl Witcraft returns from service
with the spruce division of the army
in Washington.
Evening star., 1919-05-12
OHIO is TO FACE UNIQUE
PROHIBITION SITUATION
Will Have "Dry" Constitution
After May 27, But Has No
Statutes to Enforce It.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 10-Just
what is going to happen to the liquor
traffic in Ohio after May 27, when
the prohibition amendment to the
state constitution, adopted last au-
tumn, becomes effective, is a problem
that is bothering state and local Of
ficials.
The state faces the situation of
having dry" constitution, but no
statutes to enforce it. The general
assembly enacted enforcement meas
ures. but they must run the gauntlet
of referendum next November be-
fore they can become operative, and,
should the voters disapprove of them.
there will be no particular authority
by which to enforce prohibition, it
is said. Anti-Saloon League officials
say they have not given up hope of
obtaining some legislation that will
be effective May 27
The Ohio Home Rule Association
the wet" organization, is planning
its campaign to defeat the enforce
ment bills next November.
Evening star., 1919-05-12
TEN DESTROYERS NAMED
FOR NOTED AMERICANS
Naval Heroes of the Past and For
mer Secretaries of Navy
Are Honored.

Names have been selected for ten
additional torpedo boat destroyers
now under construction. The Hovey
is named for Ensign Charles Emerson
Hovey, killed in the Philippines; the
Long, for the late Secretary of the
Navy John Davis Long; the Broome.
for Lieut.. Col. John Lloyd Broome.
who sserved in the Mexican and civil
wars. and the Alden, for Rear Ad-
mlral James Alden. who also saw
service in those wars. These vessels
are building at the Cramps plant, at
Philadelphia.
The Gilmer is named for former
secretary of the Navy Thomas Walk
er Gilmer, and the Fox for former
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gus
taVus Fasa Fox. These craft are un-
der construction at the New York
shlpbuilding plant at Camden. n. J..
The Aulick, building at Quincy.
Mass. is named for Commodore John
ii. Aulick. who saw service in the
war of 1912. The S. T. Lee is named
for Rear Admiral Samuel Lee. who
served in the civil war; the Nicholas,
for Maj. Samuel Nicholas. who was
head of the marines in the revolu-
tionary war. and the Young. for Capt
John Young, who was lost at sea in
l1S1 The Lee, Nicholas, and Young
are building at the Bethlehem plant
at San Francisco.
Evening star., 1919-05-12
SPLIT IN CABINET
AROUSES COMMENT
Peek's Statement Intensifies
GIass-RedfieId Difference
Over Industrial Board,
POLITICS HINTED AT

The outcome of the cabinet split over
the Late" industrial board and the eff
feet of the final abandonment of the
plan devised to stabilize the industries
of the country during the readjustment
period were subjects of the keenest in
terest and speculation in official circles
here today.
viii it be possible, it was asked, for
Secretary Redfield of the Department
of Commerce, who fathered the indus
trial board plan. to work longer in har-
mony with Secretary Glass of the Treas
ury Department, who has aided and
abetted Director General Hines of the
railroads in throwing a monkey wrench
into, the machinery of the board?
"The old guard dies, but never-re-
signs" was the comment. of one mem
ber of Congress today in regard to the
break.
Evening star., 1919-05-12
Conveyed 426; Lost l.

During her tour of duty she con-
voyed 426 ships with the loss of but
one-the tanker Forfar. which was
torpedoed and sunk December 3, 1917,
near Falmouth, England.
The Chester had perhaps its narrow
est escape on September 5. 1917. when
lookouts discovered a submarine a
few feet away. The crew let go sew
eral depth charges at the spot where
the submarine was last seen.
The enemy ship -reappeared about
100 yards distant. too near to admit
of the Chester's guns being brought
into play. AS the scout swung to get
into position for another attempt to
ram the U-boat it let go a torpedo,
which hit but did not explode.
After the armistice the Chester took
part in the reception to the sur
rendered German fleet. then went to
Copenhagen. Denmark, where Prince
ANel. crown prince of Denmark, was
entertained on board. December 81
she left Copenhagen for Sassnitz. Ger
many, reaching that port shortly after
4 pm. the same day-the first Ameri-
can ship to enter a German port since
Evening star., 1919-05-12
First Derby at EPSON Since War.

LONDON, April 25 Correspondence
of the Associated Press).-This years
derby at EPSON. the first since before
the war, is expected to bring out one
of the largest crowds in the history of
the famous race. The picturesque
procession of coaches, brakes and dom
key carts of the old days, from Lon
don to EPSON is expected to give way
this June to long line of speeding
automobiles.
Evening star., 1919-05-12
QUEEN OF THE SCOUTS
ENDS 21-M|ONTH TOUR
Cruiser Chester First of American
Warships to Enter German
Port After Armistice.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 12.-The scout
cruiser Chester, the first American
man -of-war to enter a German port
after the armistice was signed and
the ship that carried to Murmansk,
Russia. a detachment of 800 American
engineers to aid the allied troops in
combating the spread of boishevism.
has arrived in the home port of New
York after completing a detail of for
eign duty extending over more than
twenty-one months.
The Chester, termed by her officers
and men the queen of the scouts
Evening star., 1919-05-12
Hints at 1920 Politics.

'In the beginning, did the present
opponents of the board fail to foresee
the far-reaching results to be achieved
and was the growing Importance and
power of the boards policy too power
full political engine to leave outside
the administrations arsenal and in
the hands of a non-partisan board?
Does the administration plan for 1920
a platform of state socialism which it
now finds inconsistent with the re-
suits achieved by the board? Or. aft
er all, am ] giving too much credit
for an acumen that does not exist and
is what the board has encountered
merely the Vaccinations of the old
railroad guard as represented by
Messrs, Lovett and Walters and i'm
posed on a too complacent director
general, or on a director general too
jealous of his own prerogatives to see
beyond the confines of his little cZar-
don?
THE board cannot answer 1t can
only depart more in sorrow than in
anger, and in great disappointment.
from lost opportunity 20 serve the
country by simple and sensible plan
to reduce the cost of living and to re-
turn prosperity. In doing so it leaves
single m eSsage.
THE plan of the board was good.
1t is capable of accomplishing what it
promised. The administration owes
it to the nation to put that plan into
immediate execution at the hands of
some agency in which it can feel po-
htical confidence and sympathy"
Evening star., 1919-05-12

diplomatic relations were broken.
The final duty abroad was the trip
from Harwich, England, TO Murmansl1 3
up to and across the arctic circle.s
through the Arctic ocean and around
the northern tip of Norway. The,
home bound" pennant was then
raised, the Chester touching at Brest
TO pick up a detachment of home
coming troops. Her commander is .
Capt. A. G. Howe =,
Evening star., 1919-05-12
University Degree for Queen.

ence of the Associated Press).-Queen
Elizabeth of Belgium has been nomi-
mated doctor of medicine by the Uni
versity of Iiege. in recognition of her
work as nurse throughout the war.
The rector of the university handed
the diploma to the queen and read an
address from the faculty in her honor
Evening star., 1919-05-12
Mr.. Glass Makes Rejoinder.

After he had read the statement is
sued by Chairman Peek. Secretary of
the Treasury Carter Glass gave out
statement in which he took sharp is
sue with Mr.. Peek. Concerning the
fixing of prices he said his view was
that the board was "hopelessly COM
mitted to an unsound and dangerous
policy" AS to Mr.. Peek's references
to his attitude in the controversy, he
disposed of them with the declaration
that the former had "persistently and
consistently practiced deception in
nearly every public statement he had
made"
The industrial board" Mr.. Glass
said, after conferences with the
steel interests. but against the ex-
press protest of the representative of
the railroad administration, approved
scale of prices below which, the
industrial board announced, the pub
lie should not expect to buy during
the year. The attempt thus made to
Ak minimum prices for the public
seemed to me wholly indefensible and
contrary to fundamental principles of
economies. of public policy and of the
law. Surely the healthy restoration of
industrial life and activity is not to
be found in the perpetuation and ex-
aggeration, months after the cessa-
tioh of hostilities, of the artificial
conditions which in war time were
tolerated as necessary evils.