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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
BAGGED THEIR COVETED GAME
Many Local Hunters Bring Home Car
cases Of Fleet Foots

Most of the nimrods who went to
northern woods in quest of the covet-
ed deer. have returned home, and a
good portion of them proudly boast of
"gettin' one" Young and old hunters
tell of the good times they enjoyed
while absent. The deer have been ar
irving by express, and as checked out
are: Buck capturers-A. S. Atkins,
Oluf Hanson, Selmer Hanson, Con Err
ickson, H. H. Rabbit, Ross Groves,
". f. Hayes, George Horribly. Those
who brought does-Grover Green Ben
Green, Fred Lake, Ivan Abbey, John
Z. Stoll, Fred Kellicutt, F. w. Atkins,
Earl Witcraft, H. j. Gray, L. II. Conk-
lin, Geo w Schroeder, Dick Henthorn,
Arch Morrison, P A. Curtis, H. II.
Woodcock, Arthur Woodcock, Chas.
Green. Ross Groves carries honors
for getting the heaviest buck, 210
pounds, Earl Witcraft highest, sc
pounds. The largest doe came to
John Stoll, 1876 pounds, Ivan Abbey
the lightest, 81 pounds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
THE FUEL SITUATION BAD

The country is in the throes of a
situation that is anything but pleas
ant TO contemplate, and the outcome
will be desperate, it is feared. No
considerable number of the 100000
coal strikers have returned to work.
The government is attempting to
bring order out of chaos in effort to
man some of the mines. Meantime
every hamlet and city in the United
States has fuel famine right at its
door. In cities all non essential in
dustries, churches. theatres are order
ed to close for the purpose of conserv-
ing fuel. Locally the fuel supply is
short and dealers are very conserva-
tive in giving out coal. Farmers hav-
ing stock of wood must come to the
rescue soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
4 Secnnd VOID Soldier Post

The second American Legion Post
for Vernon county world soldiers, has
been organized at Westby, the name
given is in honor Of Miles r. Syver-
son, a young man who was killed in
action in France on October s, 1913,
son Of Mr.. ard Mrs Anton Syver-
son. Officers for tho new patriotic
organization have not been named
yet.
The Censor hopes the soldier boys
will form q post wherever there are
sufficient numbers to maintain work
ing force.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
CRAWFORD COURT PENALTIES
Two Men Found Guilty OF Serious
Criminal Offenscs

Elmer G.Tainter Of Towerviie. Who
was charged with unlawfulIy detain-
ing a young girl or Kidnapping her,
was found guilty Of the offense by a
Jury in Crawford Circuit court His
attorney has asked for a udw trial,
however. and arguments viii be heard
at the special term Of the circuit court
to be held some time in January If
a new trial Is granted the sentence
for this trial viii be suspended, if not
he viii then be given sentence.
a. 0. Miller Of Bell Center, pleaded
guilty TO assault with intent 70 com
nit murder and was sentenced 70 two
years in states prison in Waupun
but with the proyiso that he is 20 be
paroled under the state board Of con
troll
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Normal School Testimonial

Next wednesday night, December
10th the entire proceeds of the Star
Theatre will be turned over to the
management of the Normal Training
School to be used for special decora-
tions desired by the faculty
The program will be of the usual
standard of Star excellence, THE Mis-
fit Earl" and Louis Bennison, in his
Fairbanks style,a comedy drama, Edu-
cational films and the international
Film News, a seven reel program.
Two shows, 1880 and 9. Tickets IS
25. BUY vOur tickets early.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
1T WAS PROPERLY OBSERVED
Thanksgiving Now Practically Who'll,
Holiday

In Viroqua Thanksgiving was APP
propriately observed by suspension Of
business, family and neighborhood
gatherings and feasting. The wealth
er was pretty 'ool but roads fine, so
that autoes were the conveyances
used Coasting and skating was the
sport for youngsters.
Sixteen poor families in the city
had occasion to offer thanks for kind
remembrances in the shape of filed
baskets with substantials and delica-
cies. This was the thoughtful work
of a number of ladies'. 1t was the
kind of Thanksgiving offering that
will long be remembered by the worthy
recipients.
The eliminating observance of the
day was the union service at the
Methodist church, where the Congre-
gational, CMrIs ian and Methodist con
gregatl0ns and pastors assembled to
render thanks appropriately And it
surely was a finely tempered and in
spring service, dealing as it did with
the live pressing problems Of the day.
Each pastor delivered a short address
each one brimfull Of optomism and
good cheer. The attendance was very
gratifying in view of the stormy even
ing and cold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Can Place You on Good Farms

We have a number of fine produc
tive farms for sale, large and small
in the neighborhood of Chaseburg
which we will be pleased to show anl
price to prospective buyers. No bet
ter soil and community in all Wiscon.
sin. See or write as.
EGSTAD & co. Chaseburg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03

Most dealers tell customers that the
stocks of holiday specialties will be
short this season. Not. so at our
place We are now opening and ar
ranging for display a most complete
line that is up-to-date We invite old
and young to inspect the same.
F. NJ. TOWNER,
The Home of Santa Claus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Was in Historic lost Battalion"
Private Arthur Ray LOCKER Relates His
and Depleated Body of Troops in France

Vernon county people are just now
being privileged to hear, from the lips
of a survivor, recital of the losses,
hardships and awfulness of battle in
France experienced by the famous
Lost Battalion" The story is graph
ically told by one of our own boys
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
AUCTION

Having sold his farm, known as the
Eli Johnson place, one mile north Of
Towerville, and miles south of Niro-
qua, Carl NJ. Froiland will sell COWS,
young cattle. hogs, machinery. hay
corn, barley and much else, on Friday,
December ), opening at II, lunch at
noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
PROMINENT YOUNG FOLKS WED
Miss Hazel Larson and Veteran Mar
eellus Nelson Are Married

A pretty home wedding occurred at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. =. Lar
sen of this city on Thanksgiving day
at high noon. when their daughter,
Miss Hazel J., was united in holy
bonds of wedlock to Marcellus J. Nell
son by Rev. j. j. Jacobson, using the
impressive ring service. Mrs. Mar
tin Hagen of Cashton played the we'd
ding march, and Miss Margaret HUI
settler sang 20 Promise Me" The
bride was attended by her two sisters,
Pearl and Myrtle; the groom by Erin
knutson, brother of 7. c. Knutson,
and Norton Neprud of La Crosse.
The bride was attired in gown of
blue satin covered with cream net; the
groom wore a conventional dark blue
suit. The bride carried a boQuet of
tea roses. Following the ceremony a
bounteous Thanksgiving turkey dinner
was served to all present, after which
the happy couple departed for honey
moon trip with the intention Of re-
turning and being at home to their
many friends in the DIR. A p. Minshall
home after the first of the year.
Little need be said concerning the
bride, whose splendid character and
disposition are too we'll known to need
comment Born and educated here,
respected and loved by all who know
her, Mr.. Nelson is surely to be con-
graduated. Marcellus has Just re
turned from France. where he served
with honor. being once wounded by a
shell and confined in the hospital for
some months. He is machinist by
| trade had the distinction of being
chauffeur to a three-star general in
France, and will will become a partner
of his father in the implement bust
ness The heartiest well-wishes are
extended to them,
MIR. and Mrs. John Friedell and
Minnie Latta went to DeSoto Thanks
giving to be present at the marriage
of Evan Friedell and Miss Pearl b.
Rodden. The happy affair was con-
Summated at the home of the brides
parents, and was family gathering.
Rev. Pow performed the ceremony.
Denny Car and Helen Rodden attend
ed the bride and groom. Following
the wedding dinner the happy young
couple left on a honeymoon trip to
Minneapolis and International Falls.
! Evan Frieaell is one of Viroqua's best
young men, a graduate of our high
school G. 1913, a soldier who served
in the world war on the front lines,
Following his graduation he learned
the timers trade and plumbing in
Kuebler's store and is now trusted
workman at the Smith Hardware. His
bride graduated from our county train
| ing school and has since taught in our
county and the city of Rockford.
Hearty congratulations are extended
to them by every acquaintance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Notice of Woodman Election

Annual election Of officers in Niro-
qua Woodman Camp will be held on
Friday evening of this week. All
members are urged to attend-Oluf
Walbv. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03

Have your harness oiling done now
while we are not rushed and befor'
spring work begins.
L. U. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
GIVES UP LONGTIME JOB
Observation-Disclosures RE-
SIGNS
Has Been Official Circuit Stenograph.
er Here For Thirty Eight Years
A Familiar Figure

For approaching four decades every
person who has attended Vernon coun-
ty circuit court sessions has become
familiar with the face and the work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03

Merchant Carl Froiiand has sold
his town Of Franklin farm Of 140
acres to Lewis Seyerson. II becomes
a part of the Severson farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03

The storm Of Saturday prevented
sale Of the fine II. r Larson house at
auction It is now offered at private
sale cheap See me-Chris Dayig.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
See What We Have

4 nice line Of Christmas goods
Toys and games on display at the
Farmers Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
FIRST TO COME IN ON RUNNERS
Sleighing Has Moving" Effect on
Bundle Tobacco Crop

The first crop of 1919 tobacco to be
delivered in this city on the new
sleighing was by Claud Griffin of Vic
tory, who brought over his scant
three-acre crop on Monday and de-
livered to the Bekkedal warehouse re-
ceiving a check for 81 $40, at 80 cents
pound While this is a very ordin-
airy price, we are moved to ask what
else can be grown on three acres of
land to produce $3.50? Yet we fire.
quently hear people explode with the
statement that tobacco culture is a
curse to our county, from a financial
standpoint.
Local dealers who have quite ac-
curate knowledge on the subject are
agreed that the 1919 crop is very
closely taken over under contract, pos
sibly not exceeding ten per cent of
the acreage remaining unsold. A
good percentage of this remnant is
hail damaged goods.
There has been considerable con-
sideration given to the proposition of
opening local warehouses on Deem
Der first So small a quantity of bun
die goods has been delivered that il
was concluded impractical to COM
mence till sufficient is received to keep
places at work for the entire season
The cold snap the past week has
been discouraging to growers. Case
weather is necessary to anything APP
preaching activity in the tobacco line
A very small per cent has been re-
moved from the poles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Former Business Man Dies

His numerous friends throughout
Vernon county will learn with sadness
Of the passing Of Mr. John W. Gallo
way, who conducted store at La
Fargo before the advent Of the rail
road to Hickapoo valley. For almost
twenty years he was travelling
salesman out Of Lacrosse. where he
died las' Tuesday, at the age Of 81
His funeral was largely attended at
the Masonic temple in Lacrosse. Fri
day. He was also prominent in Elk
and commercial travellers orders. Mr.
Calloway had been engaged in bust
ness Wit q nephew in Lacrosse for
two year A brother, J. f Gallo
way. resides at Readstown and other
kin still live in our county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03

IHAvE AN ORDER FOR 1000 SKUNK HIDES TO BE DE-
LIyERED IN TWO WEEKS. 1000 MUSKRAT HIDES l
WILL PAY $500 AND UP FOR PRIME SKUNK HIDES; $500
AND Up FOR PRIME MUsKRAT HIDES UNPRIME HIDES AT
THEIR HIGHEST MARKET VALUE ALSO BRING ME- YOUR
REEF HIDES AND WILL PAY YOU THE HIGHEST MARKET
PRICE
SAM GROSS.
NEAR THE CREAMERY. NORTH MAIN STREET. vIRoQUA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-12-03
Over Hall casualties

"Om major sent several patrols at
different times TO try to break
through; but the odds We're too great.
II only iucrcas ed the number Of our
dead and wounded When Fritz
came over again about dusk on De-
tober sixth there were only two hun
dred and thirty four men among US
who were able to use rifle. We
numbered six hundred and fifty when
we. four days earlier had taken the
position which we held Our ammu-
milton was now so low that we had
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Evening star., 1919-09-23

straps and tugs where the greatest
strain occurred being sometimes re-
inforced with leather. There are
paper horse blankets. saddle bags,
puttees, knapsacks and paper rope.
Parts of Huge Zeppelins Included.
Parts of some of the huge Zeppe-
Inns with which the Germans har-
assed the English coast will form an
interesting feature of the exhibit.
Included among the many items from
some of theseCvrecked machines is
luminous dial used by the pilots in
"Zepp" exhibits come from machines
which were destroyed in October.
1917, when the last great fleet of air
ships met with disaster after raid
on the English coast. Several of the
machines were brought down near
Chaumont. general headquarters OF
the American expeditionary force,
and procured there by Gen. Rogers.
Virtually 1ery sort of badge and
insignia used by the Germans has
been obtained as well as all deco
rations. both allied and enemy. There
are glittering PruSsian war helmets
with all their brave ornaments and
imperial devices. telling of a hollow
glory that has passed.
Further installmentS for this col
lection are on their way overseas
and will be arriving at the museum
for weeks to come. T. T. Belote.
curator of history at the museum. and
w. de c. Ravenel. administrative as
sistant to the secretary of the Smith
sonian Institution. are receiving
these relics as they arrive, and
the trophies will be placed on ex-
hibition there as fast as they can be
assorted and tagged. Gen. Rogers
said today that many samples of en-
Evening star., 1919-09-23

As to our responsibility-we
refer you to any Bank or Trust
Company in the United States. !,
Evening star., 1919-09-23
$40 DOWN

ferins for $439, within one year 8 time
you may exchange the Player-Piano you
purchase for any other Player Piano of
equal or greater value on our floors and
ali payments made on the first instrument
will be credited in full against the second.
Evening star., 1919-09-23

Wearres now lie in the fields of
france. A boche mantrap. captured
by the 33d Division in the Argonne
forest, is striking example of the
brutal methods used by the boches in
their warfare. This trap had been set
In the woods approaching a machine
gun nest. 1t had been covered with
leaves, the plan being to entrap = ne
of the members of an advanced scout
party. Once caught within the Jaws
OF this machine the victim would
naturally call for help and when help
did come the boche would turn ma
chine guns on the helpless party and
NOW it down.
Storehouses in Germany, when the
American Army of occupation went
in. gave up many interesting exhibits
of the extremity to which the Ger
mans We're reduced through their
shortage of cloth. Paper fiber was used
in the making of "Egsatz" equipment
even in the making of harness, the
Evening star., 1919-09-23

respect to the Belgian people whom
love. nor discourtesy to you. yet
these are days that try mems souls.
We must take our place with kings.
their golden plates and satellites. or
line up with the rights of common
man.
Il should go to my grave in ever
lasting shame were / to boost one
iota the stock of any king. Mr.. Van
Scoy. remind your associates that !
stand for the man who works. To
hell with the kings"
Evening star., 1919-09-23
Britain Pays U. S. $4,000, 900.

Great Britain has repaid this coun-
try $32,000.000 of the money borrowed
during the war, and other countries
have repaid smaller amounts. but no
systematic reduction of the obliga-
tions of the allies to this country
has begun, according to a Treasury
Through these pay
ments and other sources the depart
ment has been able to redeem s717,-
1850 in liberty bonds.
Evening star., 1919-09-23

ever, to forward such an invitation
presented by any group of citizens.
Mayor Hoan's letter, in part, reads
as follows:
''Please do not ask me to invite
any king, kaiser or car. The people
of Milwaukee in choosing a mayor do
not require of him a forfeiture of
Self-respect.
did they not know that social
lists refused to hobnob with Prince
Henry and royalty before my cleo
tion? While / mean no dis
Evening star., 1919-09-23

reasonable length of time. if you find the
instrument is not as represented in every
way. This applies to out-of-tow1 buyers
az well.
Evening star., 1919-09-23

price of $439 at this time of high prices
is certainly bargain. We want to con-
vince you that they will please in every
respect The tone is full and rich. and
the cases beautiful.
Evening star., 1919-09-23
MAYOR HoAN REFUSES
| TO ASK ALBERT TO CITY
Deprecates "Kings" in Writing of
Visit to Milwaukee of Belgian
Ruler and Queen.

MILWAUKEE. September 23.-"I
stand for the man who works To
hell with the kings"
This quotation closes a letter to
A. T. Van Scoy. president of the Mil
waukee Association Of Commerce.
from Mayor Hoan. in which the latter
refuses to invite King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium to visit
Milwaukee, The mayor offers. how
Evening star., 1919-09-23

amount you wish to pay down, stating
the amount you wish to pay each month.
and we will. to approved credit ship the
Player to you and will refund your money
if not as represented.
Evening star., 1919-09-23
PLANS UNDER WAY TO VISUALIZE
CONDITIONS OF THE WORLD WAR
Exhibit at National Museum, Soon to Be
Arranged, to Include Battlefield Relics
and Trophies of A. E. F.

Under plans being carried out by
the War Department. with the CO.
| operation of the board of directors
and officials of the National Museum,
there will be located and set up
within few weeks in the museum
the initial installment of what is
claimed will be the most remarkable
and comprehensive war exhibit ever
gathe red under one roof.
Posterity will be able to visualize
conditions under which troops of all
the allied nations fought during the
world war. the weapons they used.
those that were employed against
them, uniforms worn by all the COM
batants and practically all the nee
essaries Of war. Yesterday there ar
rived at the museum 176 boxes of
battlefield relics and trophies from
the A. E. F., the first installment of
the collection. Later installments
will contain carloads of material
ranging from the monster forty-two
centimeter guns which battered the
masses Of useless concrete to the
latest form of German death trap
used to make Yankee doughboys GER
tain prey to Hun machine guns.
Collection Made by Gen. Rogers
The collection had been gathered.
prior to his leaving for America. by
Maj. Gen. Harry L. Rogers. quarter
master general of the Army. by d.
rection of the Secretary OF War.
While Gen. Rogers was still In the
A. E. F., where, as chief quartermas
ter. all the salvage operations OF the
Army in France came under his di-
rection, he built up a small collection
of war relics. This collection con-
tained the germ of the idea to per-
petuate in Washington the history of
the war through exhibits to be set
up in the National Museum here.
Officers and men of the salvage
units were instructed by Gen. Rogers
to watch particularly for articles
which would be of value and interest
to such a collection. Other officers of
the Quartermaster Corps in the A. E.
F. received similar instructions. with
the result that the assembling of the
relics and trophies has been done,
thoroughly and systematically. There
are in the collection samples of all
types of ordnance, allied and enemy.
including machine guns. anti-tank
guns, trench mortars and hand gre
nades.
Individual Soldiers Equipment.
Everything pertaining to equipment
carried by the individual soldier is
included. There are all makes of
small arms. gas masks and trench
tools. and there also is an interesting
collection Of signal, medical and en-
gineer equipment.
Many of the exhibits tell mute and
striking stories Of the horrors Of war.
For example. there is German
operating chair used in the field,
whose canvas back is soaked with
blood. There are breastplates, he'll
NETS and chain armor. reversions to
the defense methods Of medieval days,
which are pierced through and
through with bullets, whose former.
Evening star., 1919-09-23

Revenue officers have handed over
to the customs officials at Miami. Fla.
a quantity of liquor seized aboard
the British mail boat Maysie A.. which
plies between Miami and Nassau.
n. P, Bahama Islands.
Evening star., 1919-09-23

emy artillery and ordnance, as well
as samples of all allied ordnance,
will be included in the exhibit when
it is ultimately completed.