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New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

1888 Beaumont Avenue. This in
formation dovetailed with some sup
piled by the police of the Bronx.
They had received complaints about
the odors that arose from the small
garage in the rear of frame dwell
ing at that address. A squad of
agents was sent there.
1t was getting dark when they ap-
preached silently and peered cau-
tiously through one of the garage
windows. To their utter amazement
these stillhunters, some of whom
learned their business trailing moon
sinners in the Blue Ridge mountains,
discovered that the garage covered
full grown distiIlery.
Then they burst into the place.
Az they did so a man leaped through
|one Of tho windows, leaving a shower
Of broken glass behind. Two other
men in the place, Italians, were
cowed by the automatic pistols of
the raiders and without instructions
held their hands aloft.
The equipment included two stills
capable Of making from 200 to 300
gallons Of moonshine liquor day.
There were two concrete vats or cis-
terms in the floor Of the garage, each
about five feet deep by five feet
square. In these the Bronx moon
sinners had twenty-five barrels of
mash, which they had made out of
molasses, which is used, as a matter
of fact, to make most "grain" alco-
hol these days.
The two men who surrendered,
the man who escaped and a fourth
man were indicted in the Federal
District Court for their alleged de-
frauding Of the government. The
captives are now out on bail and the
other two men are fugitives.
A Kitchen Still
In Colonel Porter's office there is
a small one-gallon still, laboratory
size, which is sold for $6. A printed
notice pasted on the top warns that
it is illegal to distill alcohol in the
and thus, very deftly,
conveys the information that it will
make booze. Colonel Porter says it
is perfectly legal to buy such an out
fit and just as legal to sell it. Only
don't let any Of his men sneak up on
your fire escape while you are cook
ing a mash in it on the kitchen gas
stove.
Tax on alcohol is paid on "proof
gallons" Beverage alcohol is put
into fifty gallon barrels at nearly
double strength, or about 1870 proof.
If the owner dilutes this until he has
about three barrels registering about
60 or 65 proof each the tax is the
same as for the one barrel. To test
the alcoholic strength of liquors and
also to detect the presence of alcohol
in fluid the government agents are
now provided with a queer instru-
ment that suggests a swollen saxo-
phone and registers alcohol as a
thermometer registers. heat.
There is one other loophole that
has been employed by those who are
trying to defeat prohibition, and
that is the section of the law that
permits the production and sale of
wines for sacramental purposes in
churches.
Sixteen or eighteen gallons of
wine for a period of six months is
considered a fair allowance for the
average church for such purposes,
but ono prohibition enforcing officer
said few days ago that in Greater
New York permits had been filed
with the various collectors in such
numbers as to indicate that some
pastors are stocking up with wine
sufficient to last until the milan
MUM.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
Some Are Cautious

Some of them were a bit more
cautious and actually, according to
some of the police and internal rev.
enue agents, have developed a mar
ket for their camouflage creations
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11
The Real Objective

The metropolitan district, in which
Colonel Daniel Porter, as supervising
internal revenue agent, is charged
with seeing that nary soul cheats
the government out Of dime Of rev.
snue, includes the Ave boroughs, part
Of Westchester County and Long ISL
and. In this territory are the dis
tricts of three revenue collectors and
part Of a fourth district. big
Bill" Edwards is collector Of the I'd
District, with Offices in the Custom
House, ct Bowling Green. r. J. Nc
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

effective, but by the middle Of 1919
literally thousands of men had eased
themselves into this get-rich-quick
scheme.
Very likely, liquor dealers who
found themselves unable to get
spirits from their regular sources
Of supply were responsible at first.
1t doesn't take much Of an imagina-
ton to picture one of them approach
ing an honest maker of dandruff
cure and whispering a suggestion
that instead of taking pSltry profit
of about $50 barrel and all the risk
of a falling dandruff cure market
it would be much easier to dispose
Of barrel or two of cologne spirits
secretly for the amount paid for it
plus the additional tax the govern
ment would want for beverage alco-
hol. Possibly in those early in
stances the tempter offered to split
what should have been the govern
ment's share. Anyway, the practice
spread, and the applications for per-
mits to buy non-beverage alcohol
from "perfumers," chair tonic manu-
facturers," "extract Makers" flowed
into the Offices of the collectors of
internal revenue in an unending
stream.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

Aoooe moonshae a0Sky captured IN NeU York apartment
house basemen at the left an naprovsed STILL and at the
r9h the instrument used to determine the amount of alcohol
IN miTtowe
New-York tribune., 1920-01-11

Above is q can of cologne
spirits and q measure; at the
left, q revenue officer taking
hqMor from q sailor, and be-
loW is sho7cn q moonshime
still captured IN Ne2U York
The Washington times., 1920-04-04

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The Washington times., 1920-04-04
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The Washington times., 1920-06-22

Miss Aida Hendriques left yesterday
to join friends at Bayhead. n. j.
and later will go to jamestown. r. l.,
to remain until September.
The Washington times., 1920-06-22
HAPPENINGS IN, SOCIETY II
News DpOmatsme LIE Breton Sai-BFiant Assembage
Attends BarneHs Last Reception

family viii sail early In July TO spend
the summer In France. They have an
apartment In Paris as heAdquarters
durinr their residence abroad.
Mrs. Eugene q. Herndon. regent OF
the Mary Washington Chapter. Daush-
ters OF the American Revolution, will
entertain at luncheon tomorrow at
Msmoriai Continental Hall. Mrs.
Frsnk ID. Ellison. librarian general.
who 10 In attendance at the meeting
of the national board.
A quiet wedding took jlace At
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
l. Dunbar, OF this city. formerly of
Connecticut. when their daughter,
Miss Ethel Louise Dunbar. became
the bride of Lloyd Clayton Walker.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev Lewis Il. Purdun In, the presence
OF the members Of the immediate
families. The bride wore . becoming
gown OF white georgette.'
After a wedding breakfast Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker left for three weeks
trip to be spent In Boston and tho
Adirondacks. The brides travelling
suit was of dark blue with tsfreta
hat TO match.
The Washington times., 1920-06-22

law and daughter. Capt. and Mrs.
Pitt Scott. s.
Mrs. William Riley Dsseis and the
Misses Dssbls. who spent the early
spring In Panama. have returned and
have an apartment In the Highlands.
Mrs. Jses Carroll Fraser will ssil
about July I for trip to Europe.
She returned last week from Chicago.
where she spent the convention week.
Col. and Mrs. MAlvern-Hill Bar
mum will leave Washington on Juns
20 for the family home at stascon-
set. Mass, where they will spead the
summer They will be sccompanied
by their son, Msivern-Hili Bsrnum,
jr.. and their daughter, Mrs. Frank
Davis, and her children. After q
months vacation. Colonel Bsrnum
will go TO HIS new post at Monterey
Cal, where Mrs. Barnum will join
him In the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard L. Nichoi-
son. jr. will 20 to Ocean City. Nd
about the middle OF July for an e1-
tended stay. -.
Mrs. Robert wiies, Of Chicago. who
has been st the New willard for some
weeks, will leave Washington today
and will visit her daughter In New
York before going to her home In
Chicago. Mrs Wiles. who WAS presi-
dent general OF the Daughters OF 1872
for as long a term as their constitu-
ton allow ed. has recently been elect
ed president OF the Founders and Pa
triots. She was also proposed as a
candidate for president general OF the
d. A. r. at the annual continental
congress. but withdrew her name In
order to make the election OF Mrs.
George Maynard Miner unanimous.
Col. Raymond Lee entertained at
dinner last evening at the Cafe st.
Marks. There we're covers for ten.
Rear Admiral Edward Fl. Gheen, U.
8. N, with Mrs. Gheen and Miss Flor
ence Gheen, leave town today for
Chelsea. N. j.. where they have a cot
taage for the summer.
Mr. anad Mrs Charles +. Carusi and
The Washington times., 1920-06-22
DISCUSS WOOL POOL.

The organisation OF a wool pool
similar to that of the sI3S,ooo. 900 cot
ton loan fund of 1914 WAS discussed
yesterday by q delegation of Western
bankers and a number Of wool grow
eTs and exporters who met with the
Federal Reserve Board.
The Washington times., 1920-06-22

Mrs. John f. Reyburn has opened
her villa at New London and will
have with her for part OF the season
her daughter. Mrs. Frank Harring-
ton.
Mrs. r. Dewitt Talmage. who Is In
Washington for the remainder of the
month, will sail on July 8 for two
months trip abroad with her son-in-
The Washington times., 1920-06-22

Mr.. anad Mrs. Charles +. Carusi ant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

The body does not need essent-
ial parts. Would not the human or
ganism be a miserable contrivance if
il were true as mankind has so long
presumed that it lacks bolts, screws,
pulleys, and lubricators which the
physician must supply? And would
it not be really marvellous, too, if
drugs, poured ruthlessly into the liv-
ing mold should be able to restore the
body to completeness? Think it over.
Your brains are as good as anyones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
Unwholesome Books fer Children
Taboo in Book Exhibit at Schoo


Horatio Algers, Jr., E. Otis and Oil
Yer Optic not allowed! Authors of ten
cent novels, i. e. Diamond Dick, /"
The Adventures of Tom Jones in Tur-
key" or Life in a Turkish Harem,"
The Life of Jesse James" or Two
Shots and Bucket of Blood" use
tradesmen's' entrance. ERGO there is
none
Such would be the sign that would
hang over the entrance of the Frances
Willard school, Telegraph avenue and
Ward Street, If Mrs. Herman Layer,
president of the Berkeley Federation
of Mothers, had her way this evening
at the book exhibit to be held in the
school,
They are "unwholesome" for the
growing boy and girl, says Mrs Layer,
who resides at 1920 Benvenue avenue
Love stories, problem" novels, "best
sellers" modern society" tales, and
other questionable volumes viii have
no place at the exhibition of books ar
ranged by Mrs. Layer for the meeting
of the Mothers Federation.
Robinson Cruso" and other similar
tales of adventure occupy the seat of
honor in the exhibit, with special stress
on children's editions of the classics.
Books for school boys and girls of all
ages are included in the display, which
is planned as a feature of tonight's
program of the Mothers Federation.
The exhibition will be open to the pub
lie and all parents of the city interest
ed have been invited to attend.
The above from the Berkeley Cali
formal Times viii interest Vernon
readers. Mrs. Layer was a daughter
of James Cass, who for years ran the
old fremont hotel in Viroqua. Her
husband was of the clothing firm of
Layer & MehIem.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
THE EDUCATIONAL DEPT.


Uniform tests in the fundamental of
arithmetic were given in every rural
school and most of the state graded
schools during the first visit this school
wear. The pupils were then instruct
1 ed how to drill themselves in their par
| ticuIar weaknesses, and the teachers
were requested to give tests at least
once in two weeks to note pfogreSs.
| THE individual pupil Standing ana
school average was taken at the time
of the first test.) A uniform test was
sent out from the Office of the county
superintendent to each rural school
given at nine O'Clock, Friday, Deem
Der II. The papers were marked by
the teachers and sent to the Office for
reference. The results of this last
uniform test viii be compared with the
first one given to note the general pro-
gress of the schools. Enough returns
are already in to assure us that pro-
gress has certainly been made al
though the peak of perfection has not
yet been reached. We feel however,
that still greater progress will be made
between hits uniform test and the next
one, as the time will also be uniform
from now on.
Parallel tests in the fundamentals Of
arithmetic will be given Immediately
after the holidays as fast as the SUI
pervisors can get around. This test
is for the state department of public
instruction, and is given throughout
the state.
Through these various tests land we
will soon begin our own county uni
form tests in reading) are for the pur-
pose of showing where our pupils and
schools are weak or strong in the fun
damental studies and they can and
should be continued by the teacher
throughout the year, as several uni
form tests in the same subject will be
conducted from the county superin-
tendent's office before the close of the
year in order to learn what progress
is being made by the pupils and schools
as result of the tests. The tests
show up weakness, it is then the
teachers opportunity to continue sim
liar tests and encourage the pupils in
individual drills. The splendid part
of all of the testing is the splendid
cooperation received from the teach
ers themselves, and this is due to the
fact that the teachers realize that
these tests are real, and not arbitrary
measures of the pupils ability; and
that the tests also show Just what
needs to be done to bring about better
results.
By the time these notes reach the
eyes of the readers, the schools will be
closed for the holiday vacation. To
the 5000 pupils enrolled in the public
schools Of this county, the pa teach
ers, the $40 school officers, and the
many thousand friends of education
and better schools, we wish to voice
our appreciation for the splendid and
harmonious support and cooperation of
the old year, and express our deter
mination to merit in a larger Measure
your support and cooperation during
the new year that stretches out be-
fore US.
With the heartiest of wishes for a
joyous holiday season and most sue
cessful and happy new year, we are
Yours for better schools,
GEO. E. SANFORD, County Supt.
MATTE r. JACKSON Sup. Teacher.
r. II. PEPPER, Sup. Teacher
AZ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

First publication December g. 1926
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT
VERNON COUNTY.
Marion W. West, Plaintiff.
VS.
o. H. Henderson, ct al, Defendants.
judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in
the above entitled action on the 9th day OF
October, A. D. 1919. the undersigned Sheriff
will the 31st day of January A. d. 1921
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, al
the front door of the Court House in the city
Of Viroqua expose for sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash the following described
mortgaged premises Lots four az, five (5)
six 49,, seven "a. and eight (s), in block
five i5) of the Readstown Improvement Com.
pany's Addition TO the Village of Readstown
Vernon County, Wisconsin, to satisfy sale
Judgment amounting to at this time the sun
Of 1905.
f. H. ROGERS, Sheriff of Vernon Co.
Smith & Moen, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
Said or Written 10 the Censor

A. d. Eckhart, Redfeld, South Da-
kota: AS we are leaving December
goth, for our annual trip to Los An
geles, Cal, will you kindly mail our
Censor to LosAngeles. Have read the
Censor for more than fifty-fve years
and can't get along without it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

Paul E. Honaker, son of Mr.. J..
d. Honaker, has enrolled in the Sween-
ey Automobile School of Kansas City.
He viii complete his course in eight
weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

The Harmony line of perfumes, in
battles from 25c up, at A. ]. Johnson's
Drug Store, will help to solve your
gift problems.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

First publication December %. 1926
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
STATE WISCONSIN, IN CIRCUIT COURT
FOR VERNON COUNTY
Robert Morris Plaintiff.
VS.
Olive Tompkins Norris Defendant
The State Of Wisconsin to the above named
Defendant:
You are hereby summc ned to appear within
twenty days after the service Of this summons
upon you, exclusive Of the day Of service. and
defend the above entitled action In the court
aforesaid. and in case of your failure SO to do,
ludrment will be rendered against you accord
ing 70 the demand Of the complaint a copy of
which Is herewith served upon you.
T. Z. NlfH& W, Attorney for Plaintiff.
r. o. AddrcsS, Lacrosse. Lacrosse County.
Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
First publiess.en Dssembsz e; 1925


First publication December q. 1925
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice 20 prove will and notice TO creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,. COUNTY COURT
VERNON CouNTY-N PROBATE
In re estate Of Amund Melby, deceased
Notice IS hereby given that at the special
term Of said court TO be held on the Bird Tues
day, being the 18th day of January. A. d. 1921
at the Court House in the City Of viroquas
county OF Vernon and state Of Wisconsin there
will be ehrad and considered. the application
Of ]. N knutson, named as executor, to adj
nit 10 probate the last viii and Testament Of
Amund Aelby, late Of the village OF Coon Val
ley. in said county, deceased, dior the ap-
continent Of an executor
Notice is hereby further given that at the
special term Of said court TO be held at said
Court House, the Bird Tuesday being the
18th day Of April A. ID. 1921, there win be
heard considered and adjusted, all claims a.
gainst said Amund MeIby deceased;
And notice IS hereby 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 county
and state, on or before the 18th day of April
A. D.. 1921, or be barred.
Dated December IS, 1920.
By the Court, D.o.MAHONEY. County JUDGE
james Thompson, Attorney for Estate. La
Crosse. Wisconsin.
First publication December %, 1928
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice for administration and notice to cred
STAT r VIZ WAn1ONSlEs COO4Nl AOGh1,
VERNON COUNTY-TN PROBATE.
In re estate Of Myron Bugbee. deceased.
Notice IS hereby given that at the REGULAR
term Of said Court 10 be held on the lst Tues
day Of February 1921, at the Court House in
the City Of VirOqua, County Of Vernon and
State % Wisconsin. there viii be heard ard
coDsidered, the application Of Eugene Bugbee
for the appointment OF an administrator of the
estate Of My-on Bugbee. late Of the village Of
Ontario in said county deceased.
Notice IS hereby further given that at the
regular term Of said court TO be held at said
Court House, on the LIST Tuesday Of May, a.
D. 1921, there viii be heard, considered and
adjusted. all claims against said Myron Bug
bee 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 Virooua. in said
county and state on or before the 18th day Of
April A. D. 1921 or be barred.
Dated December 10th 1920
By the Court. D.O.MAHONEY, County Judge.
Smith & Moen Attorneys.
For the convenience of those who
are unable to come in during week
days my gallery will be open on Sun
day~from 10 a. m. till 80 pm. M. j.
Jasperson. 48-4
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
Gifts Without Number

To enumerate everything this store
holds in the way of Christmas
Gifts would take too large space.
You must come and see in order to
appreciate how many articles we
have to offer to the Holiday Trade.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22
Christmas Cards

The A. NJ Davis quality line of
Christmas Cards and Booklets is
something decidedly new in the
city. Come and see.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

Mrs. Bullock Recommends Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy
Last winter when my children were
sick with colds and were coughing q
good deal l gave them Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. C. M
Bullock, Gorham, N. Y. at relieved
them at once and under this treat.
ment all symptoms of the cold gradu.
ally disappeared. My experience with
this medicine warrants my recon-
mending it to Others"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

For the convenience of those who
are unable. to come in during week
days my gallery will be open on Sun
day>from 10 a. m. till 80 pm. M. j
Jasperson. 49,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

The Jonteel and Cara Nome
Line of Toilet Articles are
imported and sold exclusive
ly in Viroqua at this store.
They have no equal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-22

First publication December %, 1928
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice for administration and notice 10 cred
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-22
LEGISLATORS INVITED
TO TON|GHTS RALLY

An invitation has been extended to
all members of the Senate and House
Of Delegates of the General Assembly
Of Maryland to attend tonights meet
ing of'the Brotherhood Of the First NJ.
e. Church, in the interest Of the Bible
Glass. There have been number OF
acceptances.
Everybody is invited, but special
invitation was sent to the legislators.
4 portion of the orchestra of the Naval
Acdaemy will furnish music. The
pastor, Rev H. w. Burgan. ID. D.. will
make an address. taking for his theme
Some Famous Texts of the Bible"
Preceding the meeting of the Bro
theih and Mems Bible Class. ladies
of tho church will have a sale of ice
cream, Strawberries, cake and candy.
the benefit to be for the French War
Orphans Fund.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-22
ST. JOHNS Y. NC. A.
Students RECEPTION

ST. Johns Young Mems Christian
Association gave a reception to the
new. students on Monday night, az
which time a large gathering. was
present. The reception was held in
the dining room of the college, Among
those present we're the following: Or
John B. Rippere, vice-president of the
college, who is acting president dur
ing Dr. FelIs illness: Prof. Sdyney s.
Handy, of the English Department.
and DIR. H. w. Burgan, minister of the
First NJ. E. Church.
The meeting was presided over by
Cadet r. r. Webster. president of the
Y. W. c. A. of tho college. Refresh
ments were served. after which the
cadets marched through town singing
their college songs and giving their
yells. and holiing forth especially II
front OF I. Kent Green's drug store.
Main street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-09-22
VOTERS TO MEET
At. OWENSV|LLE
AND CLAGGETT'S HALL
Continued on Page 81

A meeting of voters, both men and
women, has been arranged by SAM
uel P. Chew, membersof the Demo
cratic State Central Committee of the
county, to be held at The hall at
Owensville on Saturday afternoon
next at $3.50 o'clock. The purpose of
this meeting is particularly on behalf
of the new women voters and to in
struct them as to registration and
election laws and the issues of the
campaign.
Another meeting for the same pur-
pose has been arranged for that even
ing at 1880 o'clock at Claggett's Hall,
near st. James Church.
Ridgely P. Melvin, of Annapolis, is
the invited speaker for both meetings.