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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

F. W. Barnett-Age 73. was found dead last evening at, 630 o'clock. shortly after going to work as night watch man at the Sayreton mines. phy siefan pronounced death as due to heart failure. The deceased is sur yived by three sons George. John and William Barnett of Sayreton: six daughters Mrs. Annie Graham. Mrs. Ollie Reed and Mrs. R. k. Leslie of Sayreton. Mrs. Annie Dean of Mar garrett, Ala. Mrs. Q. Wayne of Illi- nois and Mrs. Beulah Leslie of Spring vile, Ala. The body will be sent by the Mackey Undertaking Company to Odenvills St Clair county Wednes- day morning at 6.s0 o'clock for in- torment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Mrs. California Thomas-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Thomas were conducted from the residence. SIS N. Eighteenth street yesterday afternoon The body was shipped to Tuscumbia. where in torment will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
REPORTED WIPED OUT

" Wsso~F@tAH Pres"
 Dayton. Ohio, March 2S.-A storm which apparently settled on Nashville, village ten miles west of Greenlle. to- night is reported to have wiped put that village, and is known to have caused the death of four persons, and injury to 9 score more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
TOLL IS HEAVY IN WAKE OF STORM IN
 SEVERAL STATES
,continued from Page one)

quarter were leveled and 4ool were damaged
 The wind tore into the business quar- ter of Melrose Park, ripping roofs from buildings, shattering windows and pill ing the streets with debris
 The Church of the Sacred Heart was severely damaged, the church bell weighing nearly a ton, being deposited 100 feet away
 The roof of the parish house ad- Joining was carried away and three nuns injured. Fire for time threat ened to add to the havoc, but the flames were confined to the wreckage.
 The state hospital at, Cunning, on the edge of Chicago, was converted into an emergency hospital and place of refuge for the homeless. More than 200 houses were destroyed at Dunning.
 Calls for medical assistance poured into Chicago. Emergency Red Cross stations were established in several of the villages and physicians and nurses from the municipal sanitarum were hurried to the stricken towns.
 POLICE GIVE AID
 Chief of Police Clarity supervised the work of the police in giving aid to the injured and in restoring normal conditions in the stricken area.
 Al Wilmette property damage was estimated al close to halI mll1on' Among the buildings damaged were the town hall and the Episcopal church. score of houses in Evanston were de- molished, but no fatalities were re- ported.
 At Elgin and Wi1mette companies of Illinois National Guard were called out to protect the storm swept quarters from footing. and at Melrose Park a force of 125 members of the American Legion was organized to patrol the streets
 The Citizens State Bank. the first at Melrose Park to be dam aged by the tornado. was under guard tonight. and the mayor asked that state militia be sent to protect the building. relief society in Melrose Park tonight obtained s5 poo to provide food and eclothing for the storm vic tims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
SEVERAL DEAD AT GREENvILLE

Dayton, Ohio March 28.-Severai persons were reported killed and dozen or more badly injured in storm which struck near Greenvile Ohio shortly after o'clock tonight The storm centered about four miles west of Greenville. Wires are down and traction service has been cut off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Mrs. Mnttie Lee Davis--Funeral serv- icos for Mrs. Hattie Lee Davis were conducted from her residence at 2131 Avenue H. Sunday afternoons Inter- ment was made at Elmwood ceme-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

D. 0. Green-Funeral services for D. O Green were conducted from the home of his mother. Mrs Olive Green yes terday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
Tornado Detls Death In Georgia and Alabama
 With Much Property Loss
Continued from Page one)
NO DEATHS AT MACON

cluding Opelika are without current from that source tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Jake MiIazzo--Funeral services for Jake Milazzo were conducted yester- day afternoon by Rev. Father Canepa of the St. Marks Catholic'C 'Church at Thomas. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 2S-Forecast:
 Alabama and Mississippi-Fair. cold CT Monday Tuesday fair, warmer.
 Georgia-Fair Monday, preceded by showers in early morning east and south portions, cooler in extreme south: Tuesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Mrs. James Cahi1l-Funeral services for Mrs James Cahill were conducted from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ensley Sunday afternoon. Inter ment was made in Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
Local Data

Local data for the twenty-four hours ending at \ D. m, March 2s. 1920:
 Highest temperature .. 74 Lowest temperature ...... 61 NJ can temperature ...... 6s NoEmal temperature ........ 50 January 1 .................... 2Os Rainfall x.............. 1.0S Total rainfall since January 1...17.S4 Excess in rainfall since January PAP Relative humidity: a. m. .... sa
 12 noon ........ 9S
 D. m. .-............. S7 Dry thermometer: a. m. .. 67
 12 noon ............Y. 65
 D. m r1 Wet thermometer: a. m. . 65
 12 noon e6
 p. m. ....,....-...-...... 6S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Mrs. Susie Burns-Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Burns were conducted from her residence Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R. N. Simpson and Rev. J. A. Bryan officiating. 1nterment was made at Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
CUTS A wIDS PATH

Bv Assoc'o.al oress Springfield. Ohio. March 2S.--A strip of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

D-Prfnter-operator; not fast, but good: straight matter and jobs. Answer quick Franklin County Times. Russelyflle Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
Lakeland Has Bad Fire

Lakeland Fla, March &.-Four busi-- ness houses and one hotel was in flames here early tonight and the local fire de- partment was forced to call upon Bar tow for assistance. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Any one knowing the ad- dress of Goat" Brandon. last heard of playing ball at Carbon Hill, Ala Wire or call Jack Curtis. Manager Longbale, Ala Ball Club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

Mrs. Lila WiIIhoit-Age "A, died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon at D. m. Remains will be shipped
 to the former home of the deceased,
 Dunlap, Tenn at 530 this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

TAN hand bag taken by mistake please return same to Greenwood Cafe No. l, Sl7 10th st, and receive reward: tag on bag reads Mat Krawetz. Anniston. AlaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
DEATHS

James RiddIe-Age 63, died at local infirmary yesterday afternoon. Flu neral arrangements will be an nounced later by Johns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF YER
NON, CITY OF VIR0QUA-SS
OFFICE OLE THE CITY CLERK

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF
VIROQUA: Notice is hereby given that a
special election VIII be held in the several
wards and precincts of the city of Viroqua,
at the usual voting places therein. to-wit !:
The city hall in said city, November I'd.
1890. at which special election there viii be
submitted to the people the question of wbeth-
er or not the city shall construct an extension
to its water works system and drill additional
wells at a cost of not to exceed $4,000 20
be paid for by bonds TO be issued against said
utility, payable exclusively from the revenues
derived from water rentals within ten years at
not to exceed six per eentum, semi annual
interest. That the polls of said special cleo
ton will be opened at 9 a m. and closed at
80 D. m. of said day.
That the question 20 be submitted 70 the
electors as such special election be as follows
Shall the city of Viroaua construct sddi-
tional wells, watermains, reservoirs and wa
terworks at a cost Of not TO exceed $40, 600,
payable exclusively out Of the revenues derived
by the city from its water works. within ten
years, with interest at not 10 exceed six per
centum per znnum, payable serui-annually"
And as shown in the sample official referen-
dunn ballot hrtached hereto and hereby made
a part thereof.
Said special election to be held and con-
Quoted and the votes be eanvassed provided
by law for regular city elections.
Dated October sth, 1920.
=. J. OLDER, City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
First Publication September Goth. 1925.
PROBATE NOTICE

First publication September 2sths l920--5.
PROBATE NOTICE
STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON COUNTY
COURT, IN PROBATE
Notice for administration and notice 70 cred
itors.
In re estate of Laurella Johnson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term OF said court 10 be held on the first Tues
day of November. A. d. 1920. at the court
house in the city Of Viroqua, County OF YER
non. and state of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered the application of Ber-
nard W. Johnson, of the cit Of Vir0qua. in
said county, for the appointment Of an ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Iaurella Johnson,
late of the city of Viroqua in aid county. de-
ceased.
Notice IS hereby further g.v n that at the
regular term of said court 70 De held at said
court house, on the first Tues lay of February.
A. ID. 1921, there will be heard, considered
and adjusted. all claims against said Laurella
Johnson, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given, that all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented TO said county court at the
court house in the city of Viroqua. in said coun-
ty and state, or before the eth day of jan
uary. A. d. 1921, or be barred
Dated September 9th, 1920.
By the Court, D.o.MAHoNEY, County Judge.
A Heinz, Attorney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
OFFTcrAI. REFERENDuM BALLOT

If you desire 70 vote for any question. make
a cross fXl or other mark in the square after
the word YES" underneath such question
make a cross fNl-or other mark in the square
after the word No underneath sub question
Shall the city OF NirOCua construct addi-
tional wells watermRins, reservoirs and water
works. at q cost Of not % exceed $4,000. pay
able exclusively cut Of the revenues derived
by the citv from its vatersye-ks within ten
year, with interest ct not 20 exceed six per
eenturn per annurn. payable seni-annually p
YES NO
Dated Oetobsr Sth. 1870.
offered hy Alderman Perry McHenry.
The foregoing resolution was offered hy Al
derrnan Perry ( McHenry and On motion the
rt.Iss were unanimously suspended. the reSciu-
ton PASSED By roll cal. al ussing aye
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
First publication October 8. 1925


Notice of Final Account and 70 Determines
Inheritance Tax-Prescribed BY Tax Connie
sion
COUNTY coURT-vERNoN COUNTY. WIS
CONSIN-N PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Fred L.Schroe-
der deceased.
Notice IS hereby given, that at . special
term of the county court 70 be held in and for
said county at the Court House in the city Of
Viroqua in said county on the second Tuesday
(being the 9th day. OF November. A. d. 1929.
at the opening of court on that day the follow
matter viii be heard and considered:
The application of Edith Schroeder admin
istratrix of the estate Of Fred Z. Schroeder.
deceased, late of the village of Viola in said
county. for the examination and allowance Of
his final account, and for the assignment OF
the residue Of the estate Of said deceased -
such persons as are by law entitled thereto;
and for the determination and adjudication OF
the inheritance tax. If any. payable ia said
estate.
Dated September 18th, A. d. 1920.
By the Court, D.O.MAHONEY. County Judge.
E E. Brindley, Attorney.
Try a Green River at the Unique.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
Dated October 5th. 1929.
z J. OLDER. City Clerk.

It was moved by AIdea nan Helgeson and
second by Alderman McHenry that the plat Of
the Schroeder Addition 70 the city be adopted.
All voted aye under the suspension Of the
rules by roll call.
Resolved By the Common Council of the City
Of ViroQua that the plat of the Schroeder Ad-
dItion 70 the City as offered for approval and
filed by the city clerk on the 18th DAY Of Sept
be and the same 10 approved
Moved that the Council adjourn
E. y. OLDER, City Clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13
virooua. WISCONSIN. sep.. sth. ts2o.

Ntroqua Wisconsin. Sept Sth, 1920.
Adjourned meeting of the Common Council
called 20 order by Mayor Roseand Msmhsrv
present: Alderman Helgeson. Larsen. MeHen-
~. Side. Groves and NuEun. Minutes Of pre-
vious meeting read and approved The follow
Ing accounts were read. approved by the Fl
nance Committee and upon motion OF Alder
man Helgeson and second hy Alderman Nuzum
that the rules be suspended and the accounts
allowed. Upon motion 70 suspend the rules
all voted aye. Upon motiontto allow the &C
counts under the suspension Of the rules, roll
eall; Helgeson aye. Larsen aye. Side aye.
MeHenry aye. Groves aye. NaEum aye. Ae-
counts follow; W. H. II. Cash. for having
bonds printed etc SIT: Geo. W. Mulholland a
payment on sewer aud water main contract
S94T<.s4 American Express sec, +. n. Town
er wall paper, toilet paper, border. ETC. N.4& !;
Clarence Webb foor paint, gaskst etc SlS.Ts !;
Standard on Co SIS gallons on. IS gallons
gasoline, SASS, Vernon County Censor print
ing s2o,l0 Geo. White use &c team Sls-so;
Adolph Wrobel $500: w. Z. Butt labor S4.so;
Election expense A. ]. Beat ballot clerk
s. Lucy +. Dawson ballot clerk. -; R. ".
kogsrson inspector OF election 81. returns OF
election. soc $3.50: P. A. Rsrlsett Inspector Of
election -, and returns q election soc sA-Sos
Ole Hulsether Inspector OF election 81. and re-
turns % election sos. s&so; T. W. Alexander
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13

Got Her Good Health Out of a Bottle
Mrs. Edward Raifsnider, Wabash,
Ind, says that she owes her good
health to Chamberlain Tablets. She
suffered from distress after eating and
constipation and was completely cur
ed by the use of these tablets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13

clerk OF election ": W. h morgan clerk OF
election ~; S. A. Farr clerk Of election. "a.
The financial report Of the city treasurer was
presented, read, approved, and By motion Of
Alderman Helgeson and second by Alderman
balance on hand of $50 ,s25.57.
Upon motion Of Alderman Helgeson and
second by Alderman Larsen that the council
adjourn. the council adjourned.
z. J. OLDER. City Clerk.
viroaus, Wis. Sept 18th. 1920.
Regular meeting of the Common Council
called to order BY Mayor Roseland- Members
present, Aldermen Helgeson, Larsen, McHenry
Saals. Greyes and MUM. Minute Of pre-
ing accounts were read. approved by the f.
nance committee By motion of Alderman
ne hssH sl ana second % Alderman Groves that
lowed Upon motion TO suspend the rules. all
voted aye Upon motion to allow the accounts
roll call, Helgeson aye. Larsen aye. McHenry
aye. Side aye. Groves aye, Nuzum aye. J.
Henry Bennett legal services for Sept. s76;
Luther NJ. Roseland on mayors salary, $50
". Groves on alderman's salary, IA meet
$50 Perry I. McHenry s28: M. C. Larsen s2s
NJ. ID. Helgeson $40; Ever Munson pumpman
Si00 Geo. White street commissioner, care OF
library s96; c. E. Powell nightwatch, 800;
Harold Hall, care of fire engine 800; Alva
Loucks. waterman. 800; F. NJ. Minshall s65 !;
See. Library Board IS E. J. Older salary ss5 !;
postage SLIP. s8612; ]. Z. Davies, spikes etc.
95e; Jno. Schoultz and Albert Burkhart for
SIS laterals s6l5 american Express Co. SIO,26 4
a. n. haDDltr q Son curb and gutter 1897. so :;
Geo. White Of Team SIS: AdoIph Wrobel
labor two weeks SAC; Van Prov labor $3.50
Nick Torgerson use of team S16 Smith Hdw.
supplies S20.23; Western Union Telephone Co.
SIC; c. E Powell disposng Of two dogs Sc
Keystone Driller Co. repair of plungers s49.14
Powell & Dowson insurance pump station No.
2. $32.50; L. c. S. E. Ry. freight on hydrants
S32-S9; Ole L. Olson sewer right of way $25
w. N. Coffiand c. o. D. package S2.19: Amer
lean LaFranee Fire Engine Co. nozzle gas
kets S3150; W. A. Roosevelt Co water sup
plies s127.30; Standard Oil Co. OIL gasoline
and Stanolind tractor oil S252.7S; Webster
Electric Co. push finger SOC.
Moved by Alderman Groves and second by
Alderman Helgeson that the committee on
water procure an option On either lands of
Silas Foster or some other suitable lands for
the purpose of drilling new we'll. All voted
aye. Moved by Alderman larsen and seconded
by Alderman Side that complaint be filed
with the r. R. Com. against the Wis-Minn
Light Power Co. to cost and service. All
voted aye. Moved by Alderman Groves and
second by Alderman Larsen that the election
officials be allowed Sc each for services cleo
ton day, Sept 18th.
Upon motion and second that the council
adjourn until 80 Oct. 5th, council adjourned
E. J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13

Niroqua, Wisconsin. August 81, 1920.
Regular meeting of the Common Council
called to order by the Mayor. Members pres
ent: Aldermen Helgeson, Larsen, McHenry.
Side, Groves and Nuzum. Minutes of pre-
ing accounts were read. approved by the FL
nance Committee and upon motion of Alder
man Groves and second by Alderman Larsen.
that the rules be suspended and the accounts
be allowed. Upon motion to suspend the rules
all voted aye. Upon motion to allow the ac-
counts under suspension of the rules. roll call,
aye. Nuzum aye. Accounts follow: d. 7. Blu
chanan, park superintendent salary for Au-
gust $50, for extra work moving park seats,
800: F. w. Alexander lettering signs. 50
& Son 500 feet curb $3.50. 1900 square feet
gutter $500; w. F. Ribben on sewer contract
$3.50: material purchased Sis; W. A. Roose-
gal. elbows. tackle block. s1320S; w. S. OAR
ley Co. for aqua phone ST71S, F. c. Peterson
hlacksmithing $3.50; Wis-Minn Light & Power
Co. lights for August s469.SS; Z. H. Officer
freight, drayage. s19.o4 Standard OIL Co. Is
galiaus gasoline. 655 SALONS oil SiS4.55; Mich
igan Pine Co, pipe fittings etc. $685.. y (:
house, sl7.40: Adolph wrobel S24 Geo White
use of team S22 Gee. White street commission
er and care Of library, S1l0; c. f. Powell,
nightwatch. 800; Harold Hall. care of fire
truck balance of salary, $500; Ever Monsoon
for is days salary in August pumpman S5l .55
Alvs Loueks salary less 10 days absent. $751;
20: =. J. Older clerk SIS, postage 40c; +. NJ.
rest room S5 J. Henrey Bennett legal services
for August SIS.
II was moved by Alderman McHenry and
second by Alderman Side that the secretary
OF the Fire Department. be permitted to have
his Office in the city hall all voted aye. It
was moved by Alderman Groves and seconded
by Alderman Helgeson that light be ordered
placed on North Main street at the intersee-
ton OF West Broadway. All voted aye. Il
was moved and seconded that the council adj
3ourn until September sth at 8 O'clock Mo
ton carried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-13

Try a Green River at the Unique.
The Washington times., 1920-08-20
Agency Balks at Loan
On Fhmsy 'Nightie'
Girl Sought to Pawn

KANSAS CITY. Aug 2o.-"we
have some mighty queer things
brought TO US for loans" mused
Frank Neyin. an appraiser at the
Welfare Loan Agency. I'VE loan
on anything within reason But
when IL comes 70 lingerie, we draw
tho line. A pretty girl came in here
today and In rather embarrassed
tone asked II would consider a
loan on a Georgette 'nightie.' She
had a package about the size of q
cake OF soap with her and asked
II that were the article.
"'oh. no. she said 4 have IL at
home. You see. i want to bring IL
up on my way to work. tomorrow
and get tho money on II. because
there Is going TO be a wonderful
shoe sale in town and payday isn't
until Saturday. It's real pretty
and expensive-why IL cost ss2.'
II told her was sorry but q
nightie-even a Georgette one that
cost 'sa-wasn't very good security
for loan
The Washington times., 1920-08-20
SEES LIGHT IN SKY;
KNOWS SHE'S SANE
Woman Who Shot at Detective
Burns Seeks Release
From Asylum.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2o.-Gertrude
wormworth. who was committed to
the State Hospital for the Insane at
Central Islip. In 1919. after she was
charged with having fired three shots
at william J. Burns. the detective, In
the Grand Central station. and with
having sent threatening letters TO Col
Edward III. X. Green, son OF the late
Hetty Green, was examined IN the
supreme court. Brooklyn, yesterday
on a motion for her release from the
institution.
Miss Wormworth. after asserting
that she had beheld certain visions In
the sky, maintained that she was
mentally normal and capable OF earn
ing her living. Abraham Levy. her
attorney, obtaiaed a continuance OF
the trial until September 2s.
Mr.. Burns appeared In court
Colonel Green was represented by
counsel. As a mental test the wit
The Washington times., 1920-08-20

mes was asked 20 recite the chief
events leading up 10 Americas entry
iHto tAs SkF, uAtSA sks SiA SAs so
asked IL she remembered writing let
ters 10 Colonel Green She at sfrst
denied, but lated admitted she hai
sent the letters
why did you nre the shots at Mr..
Burns7" she was asked.
II had no intention OF injurinx any
body" she replied. 81 had no emotion
when / nred except that was shoot
ing 10 make II known that there was
justice In the world"
Miss wormworth contended that
her object in seeking release was TO
enable her TO make a living. In re.
plying TO Samuel A. Berger. deputy
attorney general. who appeared for
the State, she asserted that her life
work "will consist In looking for a
Job"
She declared that when she was
leaving the institution yesterday she
saw "a striking light In the heavens"
"It was a manifestation TO me that
l am good" she said.
Concerning Colonel Green. she said;
81 had a dream about him. / saw
that the world would end by fire un-
less the war was ended with justice.
l had a vision OF certain man who
seemed TO dominate the continuance
OF the war"
Mr.. Levy said his client was not
sufficiently recovered from her eight
cen months confinement in the hos
pital to undergo further examination.