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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-11
WILSON'S PROPOSAL
TO miners BRIEF,
But COMPREHENSIVE
Asked Every Minre To Give
Careful Thought To Ii.

The text OF President Wilson
proposal 70 the miners follows
81 have watched with deep con-
Germ the developments in the hlu=
|minous coal strike and am con9iac-
ed there is much confusion in the
minds of the people generally and
possibly of both parties TO this I'M
fortunate controversy as to the at
|titude and purposes of the govern.
ment in its handling of The situa
|tion.
The mine owners offered a waaa
Increase OF 20 per cent conditioned,
however. upon the price of coal be
ing raised % an amount sufficient
to cover This proposed ineree> oil
wAges Mhicl womb ~. 80 n a.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-11
ATTORNEY DOWNS
BUYS AN ORCHARD
Becomes Owner of Ruckman
Orchard In Hampshire.

4 deal was consummated yester-
day whereby Attorney Harry a.
Downs became the owner Of the
Ruekman orchard, near Augusta. in
Hampshire county MI Downs pur.
chased the interests Of Drs. 7. K.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-11
e q p SELECTS CHICAGO

Washingt0n, Dec. Il.-RepublI-
cans viii hold their national con-
yention in Chicago. beginning Tues
day. Juue 8. This decision was
reached by the Republican Nation
al Committee late Wednesday aft
ernoon. The vote in favor of Chi
caso was II to 9. St Louis being the
only serious competitor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-11

Oates and H. G. Tonkin and Ray
Barney. The property consists of
1873 - acres. 70 of which are in bear
ing. 1t contains 1000 apple trees
and 5000 peach trees, all bearing. 1t
is near the Sunrise orchard recently
purchased by local people.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-11
HEARING CONTINUED

The hearing of William Kiester.
of Berkeley Station, charged with
violating the internal revenue laws.
which was to have been held yester-
day before Attorney Harry a. Downs
u. S. Commissioner, was continued
until o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
CITY'S PERMANENT WORK
CONTRACTS LET FOR SEWER
AND WATER MAINS
Work viii Proceed at 0nce-Two Bids
Presented-Let for SIS. 2O0-Sub-
stantials Needed

The first move ever made for per-
maneney in our city internal affairs
regarding sewage disposal and en-
larged water service, was accomplish
ed last Friday night by the city coun-
Gil, when several blocks of work was
awarded to a Mayville contractor, w.
F. Ribbens, at 3 total of $1S 200. The
other bidder was w. c. Fraser of ST.
Paul, who exceeded the successful
bidder by 5000.
The Improvement contemplates a
sewage line s and 10 inches in size
from the old Viroqua hotel corner on
the south to Col. Butts residence north
to be of vitrified tile, to be laid in the
center Of the street Contractor to
carry connections to curb line with
lead pipe and box. For this work
the contractor furnishes all materials
and supplies.
The water main is to extend from
the same southern point to the fair
grounds on the north This is to be
constructed of 4, 6 and & inch iron
pipes, according to the needs of the
community, the city to furnish this
pipe which it already has on hand,
contractor to carry connection to curb
This line is to be laid on the west
side of the street. Active operation
is to commence on this work next
week, with a view to having it COM
pleted this fall
This briefly outlines a commence
ment for a more adequate city water
supply and sewage disposal system
that will meet requirements of the
state board of health. 1t will require
wears to perfect the plans MS laid out
and surveyed by Engineer Kirchoffer
of Madison, who has had the matter
in charge under direction of the city
council.
The cost of this public improveme ut
will be put in the general tax levy f
next December. Eventually a por
ton of it viii be recovered from pro-
perty holders.
One of the bidders for this work
said to the Censor that it could have
been done two years ago for two and
a half less times the amount now
awarded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
is OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
QUESTION OF FINANCIERINfs
FOR COUNTY
Tax Payers Should Give Expression
OF Their Desires to Members of
Board of Supervisors

A number of surrounding counties
are calling special sessions of boards
of supervisors to take up the question
of issuing bonds to liquidate the SOL
diers' bonus law financial matter.
Bonds may be issued e meet the tax
levy, which must be pai2 next Jan
uary. Vernon's share of this state
tax will be about $165,o00. Do peo-
pie want that paid all in one levy,
or spread out over term of years
by bonding? That is a question that
every tax payer should take up with
his member of the county board.
On general principles the Censor
does not believe in long deferred pay
ments for public improvements nor
for emergency calls. In this case
we are inclined to favor the bonding
proposition. If this is not done it
will mean that the Vernon county tax
budget at the next annual session of
the county board must be in the neigh
borhood of, or fully half million of
dollars. Last year it was $269, 463. SS.
The tax levy of necessity, must be
considerably higher this year, not in
GLIDING the amount of soldier bonus.
This is matter of no small con-
Germ to taxpayers and it should have
early consideration. The time 10 de-
termine for a special session of the
board is short
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01

Captain Adolph Heinz. among our
first to so and the last 10 return of
soldiers in the great world struggle,
dropped in to the home town Friday
evening last, and has since been the
recipient of many greetings of well
come on his return with an honorable
discharge after full two and a half
years of honorable and patriotic SER
vice, great portion of the time in
foreign lands. Captain Heinz saw
service as a lieutenant in the Philip
pines, again on the Mexican border
skirmish, and after winning a captain
cy at Fort Sheridan, was put on ac-
tive duty and command, and has Civ
en- valiant and valuable account of
himself in the important tasks set
by his superiors who learned early to
appreciate his ability to execute tasks.
Ever since the armistice was declar-
ed he has been on duty in France,
Germany and the Balcan States where
he had much to do in patriate work.
Captain Heinz has a fund of infor-
nation regarding war matter posses
sed by few with whom we have con-
versed. He has positive views re-
garding military strategy, the cause
and effect of situations, with less re-
gard for France attitude toward the
soldiers of the United States and a
greater admiration for our form of
government and our citizenship than
ever before.
He enjoys the unique distinction of
being the only Vernon county boy to
get into Berlin, being stationed in the
German Capital for several months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
LONGTIME LANDLORD PASSES
Daniel 7. Fortney Dies at His Home
on Friday Night

After months of suffering from
Bright's disease Daniel T. Fortney, a
well-known gentleman of this city,
died on Friday night last, and in his
-gonig a kind hearted and benevolent
man and citizen answers the last call.
The funeral was conducted from his
home at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, later
at the United Lutheran church, the
large edifice being over-crowded with
relatives and acquaintance. The ser
vice was conducted by Rev. ] j. ia
cobson, interment in the city GEM
etery beside the noble life companion
who went to her long home four years
ago.
Mr.. Fortney came to America in
1913, being then three years old
brought here by his parents. His
birth place was at Forthun, Norway.
They first settled in Dane county,
coming to Vernon in 1854, where he
had lived since, except for a short
one of industry. He was married to
farmed in Franklin until removal to
this city many years ago. They were
landlord and landlady of the fremont
and Park Hotels, where they acquir-
ed wide acquaintance as popular ca
terers and for their generosity and
kindness to the poor and unfortunate.
Eight children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fortney, four living, Torger,
Nels, DR.. Gerhardt and Clarence, all
of whom were present for the last
sad rites. He is survived by one sis
ter and one brother, Mrs. Alley Pc
terson of Soldiers Grove, and Ole Tor
ger Of Ferryville.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
FAIR EXTENDED!
BECAUSE OF UNFAvORABLE
WEATHER WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH SATURDAY
Grounds and Glasses are Full to Over
fi0wing-Eyery Department Has
Record ShOwing-Attendanc
the Thing Necessary

The weather man has not smiled
on us for this week. His beaming
| countenanee is expected every hour
so don't be discouraged.
Fair management has deemed il
wise to extend the county fair through
! SATURDAY, hoping for good condi-
tons each day for the balance of the
week. All programs are made one
day later than previously planned.
Wehave a bumper fair now the larg-
est showing ever, so you are sure of a
good exhibit even under bad weather
conditions.
WHAT'S NOW ON THE GROUNDS
All the available space is taken, all
the events advertised are here ready
to show and it is up to the weather
man. There is no guess work about
the program, it has arrived and is
now prepared for your amusement.
Live stock pens and stalls are full.
Floral Hall ablaze with beauty.
A field of thirty fast horses.
Two races each day.
The best flying machine available.
The Canadian farm exhibit.
The Model Farm Exhibit.
kuebler's IS.co Light Plant.
The Merry go Aranud.
Neweii's Monkey Speedway.
H1ll's Trained Animal Shows.
Oriental Fortune Tellers.
/ Gardeners Lally Light Exhibit
The Champion Athletic Show.
-Four Great Free Attractions.
Eating Stands, Novelty Stands.
Candy Stands, Cane Racks, Pick
outs.
Pewee Pulls, Moro Wonders etc.
Over forty of them too numerous to
mention.
Charley Franklin of course and all
the rest of the bunch.
All of the attractions mentioned
above are now open ready for business
and your pleasure, not contracted for
or promised to be here but planted
on the grounds root and branch. No
matter what the roads and weather
may be, you want to come and see the
greatest fair in the history of our
county.
Beginning Thursday, every day
from 10 and and continuous per-
Torrance Trap Shoot, Base Ball, Band
Music, Vaudeville, Four Free Acts,
Horse Races, Two each day. You
don't want to miss this.
Don't let bad roads or unfavorable
weather keep you away from the fair.
FLYING MACHINE HERE
Mrs. Potter and her aviator arrived
from Madison Tuesday, insuring the
people fine air flights. This Wednes-
day forenoon an advertising air jour
ney was made for dozen miles about.
Bills were dropped telling people of
extension of the fair through Sat
urday, because of inclement weather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
FARM GRAIN FIRE IN LIBERTY
Occurred on the Place of J. S. Harris
Last Friday-Machinery Saved,
Stacks Lost

During the high wind of last Fri
day fire that might have been more
disastrous had not unusual activity
been exercised, occurred on the Lib
erty farm of our townsman, j. S.
Harris. While the steam thresher
was in motion sparks from the engine
are supposed to have ignited the grain
stacks, burning them TO the ground,
involving loss of about 400 bushels
of OATS harley and wheat. Nearly
200 bushels Of grain already threshed
was saved. By strenuous efforts the
adjoining buildings were also prevent
ed from burning. The separator was
dragged out but not without having
the woodwork scorched by the heat
and flames. 0luf Hanson, the engi-
neer, had his hands blistered and
burned. The machine belonged to Le-
vi Allen of this city. The grain was
owned jointly by Mr.. Harris and his
tenant, William Rockwell
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
LOCAL JoTTINGs
Worth While to Smile
Smile awhile;
And while you smile
Another smiles,
And soon there's miles
And miles of smiles
And life's worth while

The postmaster informs us that
the order for surplus Army Food Sup
plies in the Chicago zone amounts to
one hundred and sixty million pounds.
Purchasers are requested to be pa
tient; the supplies will soon reach
them.
Boys should be careful about how
they hunt squirrels. Many of them
believe the season opens in Septem-
Der, but this is a mistake, for the sea
son does not open until October Is.
The season for ducks opened Septem-
Der 16.
Former Sheriff Andrew HOMELAND
had two of his fingers nipped by the
knives on a silo cutter, and as con-
sequence is carrying the hand in a
canvas wrapper. The injuries are
not severe except as they deter busy
man from his regular work.
John Jacobson was a caller from
Coon town on Saturday. Two months
ago he returned from Montana. At
that time crop prospects were excel
emit Now his daughter writes him
that they are cleaned up to a finish
near Baker. People are anxious Ia
get away and are disposing of then
holdings at a sacrifice.
Senator G. H. Everett, of Racine
editor of the Wisconsin Agriculturist
accompanied by Mrs. Everett, was in
the city on Friday. They were max
ing a pleasure tour Of the state, TAX
ing in the beauties Of nature and the
wonders Of a remarkable common.
wealth They motor to the north re-
gion, then through the eastern coun-
ties homeward. Senator Everett was
a candidate for acknowledgements
two years ago. and expects to enter
the contest for nomination next year
He has the requisite qualifications
for president of the senate and would
reflect credit in the position as second
man in the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE
Third Interest in City FIGURING Mills
Acquired by Neil Nelson

A city business change of note is
the transfer Of one-third proprietary
interest in Viroqua Flour Mills by
Thompson Brothers to Neil Nelson,
and possession is Immediately given.
Neil has been travelling salesman for
Standard Oil Company for the past
two years, and the change of base is
a surprise to his friends, but he had
a desire to enter business for himself
and he made the jump; and good one
it should be. The Thompson's have
made decided success of the business
and needed more active help, which
they will have in Mr.. Nelson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
A FAITHFUL FARM SERVANT
Andrew Johnson Would Sooner Sell
Farm Than Part With Tractor

One day last week, the Censor man
was privileged to watch Andrew john
sons Cleveland caterpillar tractor in
the act of pulling corn binder-and
the range of speed, short turning ra-
dius and pulling power of the little
machine is nothing short of marvel
Gus. By virtue of its type of con-
struction it possesses important adj
vantages over the other machines,
chief of which is that it does not pack
soft dirt. Andrew takes it out in the
spring for the first job, that of break
ing, blowing, disking and narrowing
the seed bed. To test the lightness of
its weight upon the soft seed bed, he
once buried an egg one inch deep in
soft ground and ran over it. The egg
was unbroken. A continuous track the
length of the machine with equal pres
sure at all points it the reason.
The speed it possesses is remarka-
Bile, Andrew having plowed an acre
an hour with tia job which requires
the better part of half day with
horses. He uses it to cultivate corn,
plant tobacco, harvest small grain, cut
corn, fill silo, and being 20 horse it
will run a small separator. Between
times he hauls all manner of things
to and from the farm. 1t sure takes
the drudgery out of farm work, and
Andrew says if he had to sell the
tractor, he would sell the farm, too.
He has taken the agency for the
Cleveland tractor and will be pleased
to demonstrate ii to anyone who will
call at the farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
GOOD FINANCIAL SHOWING
County BANKS AUGURY OF
COUNTY RESOURCES
Wonderful dains Over Past Years
Slack Time for General Country
Deposits

Reports of the fifteen banking in
of banking September 18th, are a
creditable exposition of the prosper
ity of our people. They tell better
than almost any other source the f.
nancial standing of communities. A
with the last figures produced by the
Censor July %, but this is naturally
short period when farmers are SELL
ing little and business men are Dor
rowers for purchase of fall and winter
stocks. In July the deposits and re-
sources were shown to be S,807, 729 .S3
Now they are $8,031, 59062.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
"Good Joke on ToIlofv

With the water at low stage FISH
ermen are still hocking to the river
to try their skill at angling with vary
ing success. Among these Tollof ".
tri Of Viroqua, who with a party Of
friends came from Viroqua on Thurs
day and cast his bait in the waters
with the boast that he was the cham
pion fisherman Of the crowd and could
coax the fish right from the other
fellows hook to his own. But the
result proved that pride comes before
fall" for in little while his COM
panions, viz, Nick Skrere, Sever Vt
tri, Torger Fortney and George Fort
ney, came up the street in great glec,
each Of them carrying a nice mess of
fish while the supposed champion, so
they told the story, landed Just one
measly specimen Of can ounce and a
half. They were mean enough TO 90
home and tell this one on Tollof-
De Soto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
OFF To THE big sTATE SCHOOL
Many Vernon Students Go Go the
State University

Our state university, at Madison,
is filled to the limit line with largest
enrolment in its long history. YER
non contributes it's quota to the throng.
So far as has been brought to our at
tention following young people are en-
rolled, and there are doubtless others:
Ladies--Misses Ruth Lindstrom, Eli
zabeth Bennett, Helen Graves, Thel-
ma 0tteson, Viroqua; Sarah Slater
and Lucille Hubbard, Retreat; Darline
Bekkedal of Westby.
Young men--Thos. Akin, Ora Bah
bitt, Chauncey NJ. Morley, Percy Ro-
man, Reuben Sherry, Stanley Side,
Rufus Fortney, Theodore Stevens, VII
roqua Guy II. Smith and Ernest Stout
of La Fargo; Walter and Orrin Bean,
Retreat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Making the Dirt Ely

estate firm are sure making the ground
move During the past week they
have negotiated the following deals
Mrs. John Nelson's 143 acres east of
town to Will Lindemann. John Chit
woods 100 acres east of town to Milt
Pierce. Henry Arnold's three acres
just outside the city limits to Mrs.
Kingsland. Theo. Erickson's so acres
south of town to Ed Nicholson. Mrs.
j. Christenson's 100 acre farm south
of Liberty Pole to Theo. Erickson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
STAR PROGRAM
urnh-rGnAyA f.b.I
Nnrmanh

-IONIGHI, WEDNEoDAI-9aDtI NoFmana
in "A Perfect BE-.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY-CharIie Chap
lin in "A Dogs Life. Joe Martin, tine mon
key, in "A Jass Monkey" and Harold Lloyd in
Look Out Below.
SATURDAY and sUNDAY-Bryant wash
burn in IAN Wrong" and Fox comedy "His
Smashing Career"
MONDAY and TUEsDAY-Anita Stewart
the first national star in 'sVirfuous Wives"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Farrar in "The
Hell Cat"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Virooua Girl in a Hold-up

Holding up Miss Cora Bangsberg,
telegraph editor of the La Crosse Tri-
bune, at the point of gun on a dark
street about month ago brought Dan
Mcfarland, % years old, term of
ten years in the state prison at Wat
pun. He was sentenced by Judge Hig-
bee in the Circuit court at La Crosse
on Saturday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Made Imposing Show

In three squads, last Friday, fifty
Buick automobiles passed through Vi
roqua, headed for western Minnesota
They were driven through from Flint,
Michigan. Dealers and buyers found
it cheaper and less perplexing to drive
take chance of delays in freight ship
ments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Turn to Every Page

Local and county news is carried
on every page of today's Censor. In
future the paper viii be practically all
home print, and you must turn to the
different sections to catch all the good
grist of news features. Home news
and advertising are distributed about,
as well as miscellaneous doings. Read
every page.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Sure Has Been LONG Season

Ole Jackson brought in some of the
finest corn we have ever laid our eyes
upon. 1t was planted for silage, from
southern seed, but due to our long
season is now fairly well matured
One ear contained $50 kernels, nine
inches in circumference and nearly a
foot in length. Ole filled a 29-foot
silo from a little over four acres of
the stuff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Hale and Hearty at Ninety

= September 18th, at Richland Center,
Major William H. Joslin celebrated
his ninetieth anniversary, hale and
hearty with faculties unimpaired
During the Civil war he recruited a
company and was made captain of
Company B., of which a number of
Vernon county soldiers were members
The few who still survive, of the
Twenty-ifth regiment, extend heart
lest congratulations to their old COM
rade-in-arms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
SUCCESSFUL CONTEST

Our Booster contest in the Bible School closed last
Sunday. The Blues out by los points The attendance
and interest has fine the past three months Several
classes promoted Sunday.
You missing something by not attending the
Homelike Church Begin next Sunday We have work
for manly men,
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Valley to Have Free High School

A vote bonding the Valley school
district for an amount sufficient to
build a free high school was taken
and carried last week, by substaD-
tial majority. 1t takes in territory
of FIVE districts. All of Valley, parts
of Morning Star, Marshall, Eastman,
Salem and Rockton. This new COM
bination is for free high school only.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Lieutenant Kenneth Smith Marries

IN New I Ork J1ty, today, Lleuten-
ant Kenneth b. Smith, only son of
District Attorney and Mrs. c. J.Smith,
will be united in marriage with Miss
Rena Vincent of Tampico, Mexico.
They are expected TO arrive here early
ncxt week to pass few days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01
Where to GET Bonus Blanks

TheState Service Recognition Board
ask soldiers who are to receive the
SO per month bonus 10 write them at
Madison for blank applications. Or
they can be secured from A. ID. Hell
geson, clerk of the court, at his Office
in the court house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-10-01

John Denning, barber, under Lin
edemann bank. Clean towels and linen.
Powell & Dawson, Insurance.
Farmers Bank Building.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone sc.