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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01
MARRIED

Tn marriage OF Miss Mabel buchanan,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dave 4. Buchanan,
and Mr.. Clarence DUpee Of Tomah. took place
at the home Of the brides parents Christ
mas Day al noon. The ceremony was per
formed BY the Rev. Z. Harris. Miss Freda
Buchanan was bridesmeii and Mr. Oscar DB-
pee ereomsman. A large number Of relatives
Of the contracting parties were in attendance.
The bride has been . successful Vernon eoun-
ty teacher and is highly regarded for her
character and work. The groom is also a
teacher and IL a young RAN Of fine principles
and habits. He is superintendent Of schools
at Oakfeld, Wisconsin,.
An interesting feature Of the wedding u
that il was also the celebrations of Mrs. Blu
ehAnan's birthday. In addition TO the bridal
cake which wag cut BY the bride the
bigthday cake cut BY the brides mother.
With Christmas added making a tnreef0ld eel
ebration Ths occasion vas one of unusual fell
citation and hearty good wishes.
At IaFsrge December rs, BY Court Com
missioner Drew. Mr.. George T. Markey and
Mrs Alice Dempsey both Of the Town Of STARK.
At Ne home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs nenfy Campbell. Webster Creek, De
esrnber n. BY Rev. William Smith, Mr.. Anton
KriIaIe Of LaFarEe. and Miss Ona Estelia
Campbell both well-kn0wu and popular young
reor,fe of their communities,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in oil its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine Is taken internally aud
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
Rork. The proprietors have so much
faith in the curative powers OF Hairs
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
10 cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY e. co, Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01
BROUGHT TO OLD HOME FOR BURIAL

The remains Of Mrs John l.. Somerby. who
died in LesAngeles. California, December 2lst.
were brought TO Niroqua and laid TO rest on
Saturday in our city cemetery, where rest so
many Of her Kindred She yrs the second
daughter of the late Dir. +. W. and Mary
Tinker, pioneer residents of Niroqua. She
was born in Rosseau Morgan county. Ohio.
in 1870. coming with her parents 90 NirOqua
in 1854. In 1859 she married 90 Louis X.
Decker who died in ss7. To this marriage
were born two sorS, Frank T.. and Louis r..
who died in Young manhood, and one daugh-
ter. Mrs. l.. =. Danforth Of Lake City. Iowa
In 1909 Mrs. Decker was married to j. l..
Somerby Of Los Angeles. California. who died
two years later, leaving TO her care his two
little hoys 10 whom she both father and
mother. She aaw them mature into splendid
young manhood. ardiHg her with all the
devotion and solicifude Of sons. Oae Of them
Eugene, accompanied the remains to Virouua.
She is survived by the daughter. Mrs l.. y.
panforfh. two RTAndsons, Max Decker of
Sioux City and Luther b. Decker of Council
Bluffs. Iowa one granddaughter, Mrs. Ruth
Wallace of Council Bluffs, the tao sons. Eu-
gene C.. and Walter /. SameFby Of L0sAaRe-
les. and two sisters, Mrs. Fannie stumble Of
Riehland Center, and Mrs. Lucie Tate Of
Chugwater, Wyoming.
Before leaving LOsAngeleE, funeral services
were conducted By Rev, Herbert Booth Smith
Of the Emmanuel Presbyterian church Of which
Mrs. SOmeTby and gops are members. Bers
Rev. Emmanuel Harris had charge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

Chester, 81 year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
ii. Hill of Retreat community. passed away,
victim of influenza and its complications, al
Madison. where he was attending the college
of agriculture. taking the course in butter
making He was i'll only about week. Mr..
and Mrs. Hill hurrying to him on FIRST learn
ing Of his sickness. The remains were brought
hcme, the funeral being held from the sad
dencd home, with interment in Walnut Mound
cemetery. Deceased was a fine young man,
and his death comes severe blow TO his
parents and family, to whom deep sympathy is
ofered.-DeSoto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

Mr.. Ole TanGe, aged A. years. resident Of
this aectioH, died in LaCrosse hospital. De-
cemher 81. from cancer of the stomach. The
remains were brought here and buried in Bel
gisn cemetery, December 2t. Rev. J. j. Jacob
sun conducting the services.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

We learn of the death Of the week old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Potter Of Bear
Greek. II died with the flu and the rest of the
family sick with the same disease. Mrs.
jug Creek died with the 6a the same dAy and
were buried in jug Greek cemetery. The day
following a daughter Of Mrs. GOe. Stone. Mrs.
Eary Lawrence of Star Valley, died and wAs
also buried at jug Greek. Both families have
the sympathy of the neighborhOods- LaFsrge
Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

Peter Pivot died very Suddenly at his home
early Tuesday morning. He was around town
Monday evening and apparently in good health.
About three O'Clock his wife was awakened
by his struggles and going to, his bedside
found that he was dying. The cause of death
is supposed TO have been heart trouble. He
was 43 years. leaves wife and iSur children
Mr.. Pivot lived in IaF&Ige about eszs.; wears,
being employed by the railroad as section
foreman. He was a quiet unasSuming man
and a good citizen.-Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

In the town Of Greenwood, December IL,
from influenza. MIR. Edward Kuchera, aged N
years. Aged parents. wife. six sisters and one
brother survive him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

Edwin Victor MatsoR. Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthias Matsan. died from influenza and
pneumonia at the family farm in the town of
jefferson, December q, aged Is years and 6
months. He young of premise and
his deeth is mourned by family and friends.
He is survived by parents. seven brothers and
four sisters. Funeral was held al the home
or December 20, at 1880, and Zion church
cemetery at 2:30. conducted by Pasotr ]. J.
jacobson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

Charles W. Fish died at his home in Reads
town on Sunday. and his funeral was conduct
ed there yesterday. Charley Fish was we'll
known character in this section for half
century. living long at Springville. Niroaua and
Readstown. He jOvial fellow, much
liked; had long been a blacksmith by trade.
His wife and four daughters survive. and John
IL. Fish of this city is the oaiy brother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-01

The Censor learns of the death of Mrs. viii
lard Hail. which brings cloud of sadness
over ReadstOWn community. She about
thirty years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Mons S. Wilkinson Of Manning. Funeral was
held on Tuesday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-04-18

In five inning practice game last
Thursday afternoon, Lawton high
school was defeated by a score of 3
to 2.
Buying Bonds is better than paying
taxes. Our Government debt must
be paid. Buy a Bond. We are the
Government of the U. S. We are
paying our debts by investing in bonds
Mr. Gray, District Superintendent
of the y M. c. A, spoke before the
high school assembly Monday morn
ing on the question of Character
Building. He proved to be a very
pleasing and inspiring speaker, and
left very vital message to every
young man and young woman who
heard him.
The last number of the Lyceum
Course was to have been furnished
by the Bureau: Mr.. Edgar S. Kind
ley, lecturer and entertainer having
been engaged to furnish the program.
This numbr was postponed on three
different occasions when because of
the epidemic of influenza it was inn
possible to arrange for Mr.. Kindley's
appearance. These unexpected and
unavoidable cancellations make it
impossible for the Bureau to send
Mr.. Kindley this season, and it has
been decided that the last number Of
the course will be given in the form
of the Grade entertainment which is
an annual event and one in which all
are interested. The date for the
same will be announced next week.
Newspaper men of the Seventh
Federal Reserve Bank district to the
number of two thousand were guests
of the Federal Reserve Bank at con-
ference in Chicago last Friday.
Sectional meetings of the different
states were held in the forenoon,
sumptuous banquet served in
the Gold Room at the Congress
hotel at noon, and general
meeting with several noted speakers
at the Auditorium in the afternoon.
The guests were royalty entertained,
and the inspiration received willassist
materially in giving publicity to the
Victory Loan. Among those present
from Van Buren,. County were Don
+. Cochrane or the Hartford Day
Spring; G. o. Monroe of the South
Haven Tribune; J. B. Travis of the
Gobleville News; III. A. Wood, Bangor
Advance; H. d. Spicer, Free Press e.
Courier; F. N. Wakeman and A. N
Cole, The True Northerner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-04-18
Whole Number 1878

Buying Bonds is better than paying
taxes. Our Government debt must
be paid Buy a Bond. We are the
Government of the u. S. We are
paying our debts by investing in bonds
The Union Easter services will be
held at the Presbyterian church at
1880 r. M. next Sunday. There will
be special music by an Octette COM
posed Of singers from the various con-
gregations. The address will be de-
livered by Rev. Edward f. Shoufer.
His subject will be "The Climax Of
The Resurrection. "a large crowd is
expected.
The Coterie Play at the Opera
House last Friday and Saturday eve
nings was a great success. The house
was crowded to capacity both nights,
and everybody was satisfied. Space
will not permit detailed account of
the excellence of the various char
acters in the play. Every one was
"Star" and the costumes were be-
yond description. The specialties
were all excellent and the entertain
ment was eminently satisfactory from
every standpoint.
This issue of the True Northerner
is Liberty Loan" edition. A scar
city of general news is quite notice.
able, but the "Victory Loan" is the
best and most important news right
now. Next Monday, April 21st, is
the first Volunteer day of the loan.
and it is confidently expected that
Van Buren, county will go over the
top in the first six hours of the day.
In fact, "Over the Top in Six Hours"
is the slogan throughout the entire
county,. and every patriotic citizen is
more determined than ever that it
shall not be necessary for any patriot
to solicit any other patriot for what
every patriot knows to be his duty.
There will be a rush for badges of
honor during the opening hours Of
the loan next Monday morning. Get
Yours early.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

We hereby express our heartfelt
thanks to all who in any way helped
to tighten our burden of sorrow dur
ing the injury and death of our be-
loved mother, Mrs. Mary Parker.
G. M Parker
F.. II. Parker
Mrs. II e Ball
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-04-18
Dear Sir:

How about getting you to
serve on a committee to So
licit subscriptions for the
Fifth Liberty Loan THE Vic
tory Loan?' It will only take
three weeks of your time.
TOO busy, you say.
OH So you are So am I.
But the money MUST be
raised. The Government
MUST go over the top.
Be Volunteer and sub
scribe for your Bond on the
first day, MONDAY, APRIL
21st, at any Of the three banks
and put Paw Paw over first,
that we may be awarded the
German helmet.
Village Committee.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18
FOREST FIRE DANGER GREAT.
Pape Sends Out Warning for Extra
Care, Due to Dry Weather.

Continued dry weather in nearly
every part of the state has made the
danger of destructive forest fires
greater this summer than for years.
F. T.. Pape. state fire warden. says,
and he has communicated with rail
road and mill companies, asking their
closest cooperation in preventing
blazes.
There was small fire in the tim
Der around Maytown the fore part of
this week, but it did little damage,
the wardens reported. except that a
falling tree killed logging team.
One of the most destructive fires re-
Gently reported was in the Poison
logging works. in Grays HarbOr coun-
ty, where the fire started Monday and
burned over 500 acres.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

federal bureau of crop estimates in
Washington.
The promise July lst was for a
total crop of 50,252 900 bushels from
2,573. 900 acres. compared with 90
429 900 bushels from 2.191. 900 acres
in 1918. In eastern counties there
has been little rain for the past two
months, but cool weather and good
supply of soil moisture have brought
the crops along.
The condition of oats July 1st was
much better than year ago.
although IA points lower than June
LIST. \ production of 1926. 600
bushels is the forecast from an 50
per cent of normal condition. The
outlook is much better than last year
in most counties, especially western
counties, where moisture and cool
weather were favorable.
In the heavy producing eastern
and southeastern counties the con-
dition of barley is much better than
year ago. The state condition of
80 per cent Of normal compares with
production of 4,636,00 bushels.
July LIST the condition of all hay
was SO per cent of normal compared
with "A per cent year ago and the
ten-year average of 80 per cent. A
production of 1,554, 900 tons was
possible July LIST.
A decrease of 10 per cent in the
potato acreage is reported. Much of
this is in the Yakima district where
the crop was sacrificed for sugar
beets. This years acreage is So, 500
and compares with the 10-year aver
age of $4,000 acres. The condition
is 80 per cent of normal compared
with "a per cent a year ago.
The United States acreage has de-
creased 5 per cent from last year and
production of 391.000.000 bushels
is indicated compared with 400, 1906
900 bushels harvested year ago.
A later report will be issued show
ing acreage by counties and condi-
ton in other states, with special ref
erence to the commercial crop.
An increased acreage in corn of 5
per cent is reported. meaning $50
acres for the state. This crop is be-
ing favored more each year as re-
flected in the steady increase in
acreage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18
Washington Weekly
Industrial Review

Production for past week at III
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
mill amounted to 76,815,221 feet.
New business amounted to O,023, 1877
feet. and total of all shipments for
week 7S,444.434 feet Transconti-
mental rail shipments were approx
mately 3S per cent in excess of orders
accepted from eastern territory,
Seattle industrial conditions good,
with jobs for everybody.
Spokane--Loon Lake mine re-
sumes operations.
Vancouver-Clarke county will in
vest $4,000 in packing plant.
Spokane-New home of Ahrens &
Ahrens to cost $4,000
Everett-Contract let for highway
to Cavalen Corner.
Tacoma-Arch to be erected in
memory of Francis w. Cushman.
Okanogan will have new bank.
Past week witnesses booking of a
considerable volume of cOastwise do
nestle cargo lumber business; and it
was also one of heaviest weeks in re-
cent months with regard to accept
ance of export orders.
Seattle plans new highway from
Rainier valley to waterfront.
Mt Vernon-Contract awarded to
pave local streets.
Mills and logging camps generally
closed during Fourth of July week; ;
a large number of plants to remain
tai 100
during July and August, in order
that needed repairs may be made.
Seattle to spend 100000; $780,
900 for street car line improvements
and construction.
U. S. railroad administrator adj
vises West Coast Lumbermen's asso-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

citation that every effort will be made
to avoid car shortage in Oregon
Idaho and Inland Empire territory.
Spirit Lake BODYBUILDING com
pany starts work on number of new
homes.
Centralia-New brick building go
ing up.
Spokane-S $751; 900 worth of paw
ing being done on Sunset boulevard
Work started on $50, 000
packing plant.
Vancouver--Talk of glass factory
here.
Goldendale-W Work commenced on
new warehouse.
Abardeen--Moose Temple under
construction, will cost $4,000.
Spokane is cente rof building ac
tivity.
Walla Walla-Plans formulating
for new clubhouse.
Two hundred thousand dollars
worth of building projects under way
in Aberdeen.
Road construction progressing rap
idly around Walla Walla.
Anacortes-Con let for paving
Pacific highway for $244,664.2S.
Aberdeen-Standar Oil company
starts testing for oil on it's $4,000
acres.
Centralia gets new brick storage
battery branch.
Wilbur-3,256 acres sells for $685.
900.
Tacoma may buy 7.000-acre power
site on Lake Cushman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

The members OF the Lewis Military
Quartet who appeared on the Chau.
tauqua program Monday afternoon
and evening, were entertained at a
dinner party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. X. S. Clark, that evening. The
quartet composed of Oswald Olson
j. Shepherd Schoonmacher, A. j.
Haupt and Constant Sigrist, made
many friends in Olympia while sta
toned at Camp Lewis last winter,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18
STATE WHEAT CROP
SUFFERS BIG LOSS
DROPS 100000 BUSHELS DUR
ING JUNE, DUE TO DRY
WEATHER.

Winter and spring wheat crops in
Washington suffered loss of 1928
900 bushels from the June 1st out
look due to continued drought in the
wheat districts according to the July
report of julius H. Jacobson of the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

Thos. 2. Horn, who made his home
in Olympia for several years while
secretary of the state tax commission,
and who has been superintendent OF
the boys training school at Chehalis
for the past two years, was in Olym-
pia several days this week on bust
ness
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

Miss Florence Lister daughter of
the late governor has joined the staff
of the scandinavian American bank
of Tacoma. according to word re-
ceived by local friends this week
Her father had been one of the direct
ors of the institution.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

The marriage of Miss Grace
Frances Hewitt TO George a. Nc
Laughlin, at the groom's home in
Livingstone, Mont. July I, was an
nounced this week by the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hewitt
of Tumwater The young couple will
make their home in Livingstone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

John w. Thatcher of Seattle, the
new state tax commissioner appoint
ed by Acting Governor Hart last
week, arrived in Olympia Monday TO
take up his work. His family VIII
join him soon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

of the hostess house at the Bremen
ton navy yard. spent several days
vacation here this week with her
mother. Mrs. Lou Diven.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

Mrs. Sigrid Jones of Rochester filed
suit this week for a divorce from her
husband, who. is serving a 2-year
term in the federal peniten:iary on
McNeils island. She asks for the
custody of their three children.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-07-18

Mrs. H. d. Crow OF Los Angeles,
widow of the late Judge Herman ID.
Grow, has been the guest of Mrs.
George D. Huests this week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-14

At the meeting of the Pensacola
teachers, held yesterday afternoon at
the Eliza J. Young school, the housing
methods for next year were the prin-
cipal theme of discussion, and Supt.
Edwards stated that it was the con-
census of opinion that 1t will be i'm
possible to do justice to the school
children next year unless several more
rooms are secured for both the pri-
mary and the grammar grades. The
difficulty in the way, OF course. is
money.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-14

A seven year-old boy, the son OF
Mrs Hannah, Intendencia and Alcaniz
streets, was run down by an autorno-
bile yesterday evening while rolling a
wheel in the street. Bystanders de-
clared that the driver of the machine
was in no way to blame. The boy ran
into the house and his bruises were
treated by DR.. ". r. Mobiles. who de-
clared that the boys condition was not
serious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-14
LEGISLATORS
PROPOSE TO
QUIT JUNE 6
lRY HERRERT FELKEL)

Tallahassee May 13.-"Be it enacted
by the senate, the house of representa-
tiyes concurring, that this legislature
adjourn sine-die, June 9th, at II o'clock
noon" That is the text of concur
rent resolution introduced in the sem
ate today by Senator MacWill1ams.
Under the rules it went over for con-
sideration tomorrow. It is the usual
resolution providing for the adjourn
ment of the legislature at the END OF
the constitutional sixty days, but It's
introduction proves that all hope OF
completing the business of the ses-
sion in forty five days, as once enter
tanned, has been abandoned. 1t is ex-
rected that the resolution will readily
receive the approval of both branches.
Meeting for but seventy minutes, from
$50 to 5-the senate yesterday aft
ernoon passed six general bills. three
local bills and made some progress on
the reading of measures for the second
time.
Senator Hughlett introduced joint
resolution proposing an amendment to
/. the constitution whereby local bills
that must be advertised before passage
and those that need not be are clear
/ " defined Senator King introduced
a bill to give cities and towns the
right to amend their own charters
| without applying to the legislature re-
| lieving the states lawmaking body OF
the passage of many local measures.
| Senator MacWilliams introduced and
passed a measure amending the char
/ ter of the town of Hastings. st. Johns
county, raising the maximum millage
the town may levy from eleven to
seventeen mills Senator Anderson in
| troduced and passed a bill prohibit
ing fishing in the fresh waters of
Gadsden county with anything but
hook and line.
| When the statewide compulsory
dipping bill came over from the house
the president referred 1t to the appro-
priations committee, but later on mo-
ton of Senator Moore it was substi-
tuted on the calendar for the senate
bill on the same subject. Whereupon
the senate measure was Withdrawn.
Senator Igou introduced and passed
new charter for the town of Tavares,
Lake county.
Senator Butler introduced by request
| two bills relating to the entrance of
trust companies into the federal re-
| serve system.
Another telegram from Editor A. K.
Wilson protesting against the passage
OF a local bill that he claims has not
been properly advertised was filed and
not permitted to be spread on the