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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
BUTT SLEEPS IN CEMETERY
HE is NOT DEAD, HOWEVER, BUT
GETS $40
Takes Manager Browns Offer and
Proves He is Not Afraid Of Ghosts
or Spirits

And DIR. w. E. Butt slept in V;roaua
cemetery Sunday night-hot because
he considered himself dead, but to
prove his lack of fear and to pull down
the SO which Manager B. c. Brown
offered in last weeks advertising.
This novel stunt was prompted by the
great picture, The Greatest Question,
which deals with the hereafter, show
ing at the Star Thursday and Friday
nights One of the conditions of the
offer is that the sleeper relate his ex-
perience during the running Of the pic
ture, and will then receive the $40.
Be there to hear Doc tell about it,
how the sparrows gave him a thrill,
how he protected himself from the
elements. where he slept etc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
AUCTION SALE

Mrs. C. L. Peterson will sell at auc-
ton at her home-north of the high
school building, commencing at one
o'clock on Saturday. May 1st, all Of
her household goods. Regular terms
Shreve, auctioneer, Mork Clerk.
On Saturday April 24,at one o'clock
Mrs. C.. NJ. Morrison viii offer at pub
lie sale at her residence on Maple
street, all of her household goods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
new COUNCIL ORGANIZES
FIVE NEW FACES ON THE GOV.
ERNING BODY
Mayor Roseland and Aldermen Nuzum
Groves, HelgesOn and Side Make
Their Bow to the Public

Tuesday afternoon Viroqua's old
council held final meeting and wound
up its affairs. Mayor Garrett and
Aldermen Parker, Nelson, Moore and
Anderson retire, and thanks are due
them for faithful untiring public SER
vice well rendered. In the evening
the new city governing board took up
the mantle of the city's cares and dut-
les. Mayor l.. NJ. Roseland and AL
dermen c. w. NuZum, j. +. Side, NJ
d. Helgeson and W. |. Groves are the
new members. The proceedings fol-
low:
viroqua. Wisconsin. April 2oth. 1920.
Adjourned meeting of the Common Council.
called TO order by Mayer Garrett at II 80.
April goth. 1920. Members present, Alder
men Anderson. Larson, McHenry. Nelson and
Parker. Minutes Of previous meeting read
and approved. The following accounts were
read. approved by the finance committee and
upon motion allowed. roll call Of members all
voting aye.
term S50,00i aldermens salary balance Of
term; ]. o. Anderson SS4. Perry MeHenry
$3s. Andrew S. Nelson SIS. NJ. o. Larson SS0.
Chas. A. Parker $34, DIR. r. +. Morley, salary
as health officer $50. W. b. Hook insurance for
injury to shoulder Sa9.69, Smith Hardware Co.
supplies for city library $lS.23. c. L, Colman
Lumber Co. lumber and coal S7.06: ]. Henry
Bennett legal services TO April goth $500. Swe-
ger & Fleming milk for Grant Dewitt S6.15.
III. 4. Anderson meat for Albert Burkhart
while guaranteed S5c; O. +. Davis drugs
S62.73; r. NJ. Tewner supplies $3.50; DIR. Nor
ley for fumiSating Hotel Lehman, Mrs. Tom
Costing. Grant Dewitt, II. Bryan. Tom Smell
S25; Standard oil &c. I7e gallons perfection oil
$32I3; w. II. Hook log chain. pick, steam
cylinder oil, Polarine S7.50. salary to April
20 S56.67; George White and team on
street S3.50: Gilbert Walling labor $3.50;
Adolph Wrobel labor sl.75.
Upon motion Of Alderman Nelson and Sec
ond by Alderman Anderson, the council ads
journed sine die.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
NnTIrE - BInnERa

puhiir notire Is berebF RlVan that dc ely
council Of the ciiy Of FirsquA. acting a. and
performing the duties Of q board 81 public
S0rks, viii receive bids Up 20 { p. m, Say Ill.,
ing of the council May II, 1899. 81 said hour.
at the council chamber in the city bali, Tor the
construction Of SEQ feet, more or less. Of
standard combined curb and ggtter. east n
enc piece according 10 specifications On hle
with Alex Ristow, County Highway Engineer,
and the same 10 be constructed under the So
pervisien and direction 81 the County High
way Euaiueer. The city reserve the right to
reject any or an bids. Bids 10 be sealed and
fIed vifE city clerk 1s-a
Z. ). OLDER. City CLERK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Farmers and Horsemen

The outlook Tor hleh priced draft
horses is very encouraging Every
good mare should be producing draft
colts of the highest type possible
Percheron stations of THIS type will
be found at the Minshail barn near
fair grounds for service or sale
Would lease one or more TO good
horsemen. LEVI ECKHARDT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21

Genial Joe Rosenthal is cuculat-
ing among his many friends of our
city. He is in the general merchan-
disc business at Eau Claire
f. J. FELTON, sold the Clarence Lo-
vaas 80 acres two miles north Of town
to Earl Getter, who has already tax
en- possession. Also sold the Ole Jack
son property west Of the park to John
Newlund.
After seven years intensive train
ing at Minneapolis, one of our leading
paint centers, Nr. J. H. Quick has
moved 10 our city where he is ready
to FIJI your needs in the painting and
decorating line. Highly experienced
in color schemes for interior decOrat-
ing and wood finishing. People fig
urinQ on refinishing their homes would
do well to talk the matter over with
him before starting. Telephone call
3GfM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
'sPARTA WINS THE CONTEST
Viroqua Crippled by Absence Of Lead
ing Speaker Takes Third

The league oratorical contest CON-
prising the cities of Viroqua, Tomah
and Sparta, was held at Sparta, Fri
day, April 9th Viroqua High School
was represented by Otto Paulsen and
Alton Grimsrud Considering the
fact that our first choice speaker
Franklin Knower, was unable to go
we believe we did as we'll as could be
expected under the circumstances
Sparta was awarded first place, To
nah second, and Otto Paulsen OF Viro-
qua third. Alton Grimsrud of Viro.
qua, received fifth place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
MARRIED

At the Christian church parsonage
last Saturday afternoon, Paul Wise
and Miss Florence Mullen were united
in marriage by J.Harry Bullock. They
left on the afternoon train for a short
trip. Both young people are well
known in this community. They will
go to housekeeping on the farm Of the
groom's father, Gus Wise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Rnrs morrison .IeMelrr Store

Buys Morrison Jewelry Store
j desire to announce to the iewelry
eIrv V store ore Of the late M g M Morrison %1 }m
/ have been in this business for 21
years at Cashton, and feel that can
take care of your wants both as to
jewelry stock and repair work. Your
continued patronage viii be greatly
appreciated, and / will in all respects
endeavor to merit your trade and con
fidence CARL G. COE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Farmers, Attention.

One pint Of formaldehyde may save
you many dollars. Properly used it
will prevent smut in wheat and oats,
also destroy the scab germ in your
seed potatoes.
We also have plenty Of sodium nj
trate for your tobacco beds.
DAHL'S DRUG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
You Should Hear G. B. Osgood

Most all folks like to hear good sermon. That is
the kind you will hear at the Homeke church during
Revival Meeting to begin Sunday, May 3 Evangelist B.
Osgood has message well worth hearing.
Everybody likes good singing. large chorus choir
will sing some songs you win enjoy. Special music at each
service.
Visit our bible school Sunday Preaching IL
and 7:30.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Change in School Hours

The city schools are now working
on revised hours for the balance of
the year. The morning session takes
up at o'clock and dismisses for one
hour at noon, closing in the afternoon
at 2.A0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
f. J. OLDER. City Clerk.
virOQua, Wisconsin. April 20. 1920.

NfroQua, Wisconsin, April 70, 1870.
The ifsi regular meeting Of the new cOun-
In few well chosen remarks to the aldermen
the mavor advised harmony, economy and
sacrifice of time to boost for Niroqua, and
make IL city to be proud of. and TO carry out
the work begun by their predecessors TO a sue
eessful conclusion that any may point TO
Niroqua with pride After extending thanks
Of himself and council to the retiring alder
men and mayor for their untiring efforts TO
carry out the wishes Of those who placed them
in power, regular routine of work was taken
up. Roll call Members present: Mayor Rose
land, Aldermen NJ. ID. Helges0n, NJ. D. Lar
son. p. |. McHenry, John +. Side, WI. Groves
and Clinton NuEum. Minutes Of previous meet
Ing read and approved.
The mayor then appointed his standing cont
mittees. Finance; Clinton NuEum, Chairman.
NJ. d. Helgeson, Ino. +. Side Water; Nj.
o, Larson, Chairman. r. !. MeHenry, Clinton
Nuzum. Streets; =. ]. MciIenry, Chairman.
W. l. Groves. NJ. d. HcIgeson. Walks and
Crossings: W. /. Groves, Chairman, John Il.
Side, T, I. McHenry. lights: VI. D. Hedge
son, Chairman. Clinton Nu1um, Nj. o. Larson
Public Property: John side, Chairman. II.
q. Larson W. l. Groves. Board Of Health 10
be appointed lntcr PVmpman. marshails, 10
be appointed at the next meeting.
The mayor appointed George White as street
commissioner. and by motion Of Alderman Hell
geson and second by Alderman Side the ap-
p0intment was confirmed by roll call
The rules 90 govern this Councils deiihera-
tions are to be the same as the rules Of pre-
yi0us councils Adopted under melton Of Al
dermAn Larsen and second by Alderman
Groves. All voted aye.
II WIS moved by Alderman Larsen and see
oaded by Alderman Helgeson that the wages
for the man be 40c per hour. for man and
called the roll. ~ &lH&
4 rcSoiutIun was introduced by Aldefmar
Mefienry. and upon motion by Alderman Lar
sen and second by Alderman Nu1am was pass
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
To Teach Foreigners How to Farm


A Lacrosse news item tells that All
son of DR.. and Mrs. J X. Schreiner,
has sailed from New York for Brazil.
Mr.. Schreiner has accepted a position
with the Brazilian government IN pro-
noting dairy farming in that country.
Mr. Schreiner recently paid a fare
well visit to his parents in Lacrosse
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Announcement

1.-THE Aetna Fire Insur-
ance Co.of Hartford, Con-
necticut, announces the
appointment of the firm
of Smith & Slack, Star
Theatre Building,as their
exclusive agents in Yer
non county.
fAETNA-- over a hum
bred years the household
word for insurance in
America, guarantees the
insured absolute protec-
ton against Fire, Theft,
Hail, Windstorms, Tor
nadoes, Lightning, or any
loss to property.
gTalk with A. f. Smith
or d. E. Slack at the Star
Theatre Building.
TInsure your Automo-
bile Today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Linn nissnIred

The firm Of Stewart & Dennihg has
been dissolved. All debts and accounts
are left with the present proprietor,
Eugene Denning, for settlement and
collection ISL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
THE FIRsr BAsEBALL PRAcTIcE
Nearly All of the Old Team Was Out
Sunday

The first baseball practice of the
season took place Sunday on the city
park diamond. The three CAIRNS, Hell
geson, Curtis, Rabbit, Shafer, Stan
diford and Marshall were on hand, all
veterans.of last year except the latter
The work was snappy and outlook for
good team and fine season was never
brighter
The league meeting will probably be
held at LaFarge within week or ten
L..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
CARD OF THANKs

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Slack wish 10 thank
their dear neighbors and friends for their
kindness in helping during the last cad rites
for their Erand-dsuRhteE, Mary Slack
Mr.. ana Mrs. Leslie slsek, parents of little
Aary. also icin in expressing their deepest
gratitude.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21

From Nursery to Planter, no agents.
Price list, terms, and direction for
planting mailed free. Address,
J. II. TICHENOR, Cataract, RI,
l5-3- Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Dated April 20. 1920.
PERRY l. McHENRY. Alderman

All voting aye.
Mr.. Bennett accepted the rendered employ
ment.
ON motion Of Alderman Side and second by
Alderman Nuzum. Alderman HClgeson was
nominated for president Of the council. One
vote was taken. Five ballots were cast, Al
derman Helgeson receiving all and declar-
ed elected president Of the council.
1t moved by Alderman Larsen and sec
onded by Alderman HelResOn that the city re-
advertise for bids for 5000 feet standard &C.
ment curb and gutter. cast in one piece. bids
10 be opened May IL, 1920, al o'clock .. m.
The city reserves the right to reject any all
bids. Specification for curb and gutter are "a
be obtained from the County Road Commits
siOneT RistOw.
Upon motion and second the council ad.
journed. f. J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Have Sold Market

have sold my Meat Market to II
E. Anderson and will be at the market
Saturday to collect bills. ] hope that
all who owe me may make prompt
settlement EUGENE DEFINING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21

Resolved by the Common COucil Of the City
Of Niroqua, follows;
Whereas, the City Of Niroqua has no City
Attorney, and there promises 10 be a great
deal Of legal work 10 be done for and in be-
half of the city during the coming year. There
fore. Resolved. that J. Henry Bennett. be and
he hereby is employed 20 do and perform the
and such other work as may be assigned him
to do by the council for the ensuing year, and
that his compensation be and hereby is Fixed
for said employment at the sum Of S75 per
month. payable monthly, at the end Of each
month
Dated April 20. 1920.
PERRY MrUENRY Alderman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Snecials at Mason CitY

Electric coffee. ..................S Az
Northwest coffee ............. .43
II bars 2. and G. laundry soap LOO
Carpet beaters ....-......... -
Ladies black hose ........ %
Children's hose supporters ~ 20
/ also have a full line of mems ey-
cry day work clothing and shoes.
Market price paid for eggs.
ALBERT EKUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-04-21
Short News Stories of Interest

Pick Reporters Goings Doing
viroqua and Vicinity
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
UNION-CRITTENDEN
ROAD ROUTE PICKED
Less Costly Link On River Highway
Approved BY Engineer.

Frankfort, Ky-State Highway En-
gineer Joe S. Boggs today notified
County Judges, Fiscal Courts and
County Commissioners OF Crittenden
and Union Counties that after con-
sidering the two proposed routes OF
the Ohio River Road between Stur-
gis and Marion, one crossing the
Tradewater River at the mouth OF
Cypress Creek, and the other by way
OF Sullivan and Perry's Ferry, he had
adopted the Sullivan route
Engineer Boggs said that Critten-
den County has not guaranteed legal
ly to the Road Department its part OF
the cost OF this road. while the $751;
900 appropriated by Union County is
available.
Both of the proposed lines between
Sturgis and Marion have been care
fully surveyed by l.. L. Pearsall, chief
locating engineer An estimate of
cost $265, 1853, and the Cypress Creek.
S312,6i6. Engineer Boggs was advis-
ed by Mr.. Pearsall that the Sullivan
route passes through a country in
both counties better adapted to agri-
culture and in addition has a better
bridge at Perry's Ferry than at the
mouth OF Cypress Creek,
Mr. Pearsall also advised that far
more people are served on the Sulli-
van route.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
SONNY

Margery Grahame Weles, in All. Story Weekly
love him cause his face is never clean.
His hnger-nas always filled with CRIME,
He thinks that it's not boylike to be seen
Around the house, except at dinner-time.
He SCOTS at girls and thinks they're just
bore,
He bushes tearfully when ones called
Beau"
He lets me kiss his ear-just once-no more,
Then rushes off. But o! ! love him SO.
The neighbors think his presence is a curse
And hope into a galley he'll be hurled.
know that to all others he's uncouth;
To me he's like an oak-lsaf yet unfurled
When on Sunday, dressed in suit OF blue,
He struts off manfully to the church with dad
he knows ! watch him till he's lost to view,
So stumbles. Dear self-conscious little lad.
But when at night l tuck him into bed.
So sweet and clean, tired out from all his
fun,
II no ones round he let's me stroke his head
And ! thank Heaven for such perfect son.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
COBWEBS ON THE GRASS

Maize V. Carruthers in y. Y. Times.
Like fabric woven from mist
OF foam and moonbeams made
o. mornings, the grass, dew.kissed
Sheer cobweb squares are laid
And seeing them, some people say:
THAT shows hot weather's due today!"
But we in fairies who believe,
Knowing their habits well,
Meanwhile laugh slyly up our sleeve
Far different tales to tell.
These fne-spun webs of fimy white
Which mean the Wee Folk danced last night
Are really bits OF gauze, perchance
Fragments OF shadow lace,
Torn in the mad and merry dance,
AS round and round the place
In tiny shoon OF silver sheen
They tripped measure with their Queen.
Then at the breaking of the dawn
They vanished like the wind,
And left on everybody's lawn
These tell-tale scraps behind
Cobwebs upon the grass, dew wet,
Tell me last night the FAIRIES met
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
POINTS ON POISON
IVY AND SUMAC.

Poison ivy may appear in various
forms, but the three telltale leaves
identify it,
Not all varieties of poison ivy bear
fruit. Those that do have whitish or
cream-colored berries resembling
mistletoe.
Poison sumac, under various aliases
grows only in swamps or in wet
ground.
Poison sumac has to 10 leaflets
arranged in pairs along each stalk,
with single leaflet at the tip.
Poison sumac is often confused with
elder, certain kinds of ash. and var
ious other shrubs and trees bearing
somewhat similar foliage.
Its loose. dropping clusters of
flowers, followed by smooth ivory
white fruits, are readily distinguished
from the densely covered upright
terminal spikes of the harmless sumac.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
IN the GOOD OLD
RAILROAD DAYS.

To The Sun and New York Herald
The letter of George p. Jennings re.
ferring to the rates of fare for clergy.
men on the railroads brings to my
mind flood of recollections concern.
ing early railroad days when the rail
road boys were as one large family
Ii was brotherhood in reality
i There were no strikes and every one
worked for the railroad as though he
owned it, The president called the
men his boys, and they could go to
him as freely as boy could go to
his father.
From 1869 to 1876 | was employed
on the old South Side Railroad of
Long Island in various jobs from
driving stakes, dragging chain and
taking levels with the railroad sur
veyors to having charge of the freight
and ticket Office at the Roosevelt
street ferry at James slip, New York.
/ knew every man on the road.
Many things that happened in those
old days seem strange now, but then
they were commonplace. Mr.. Jennings
complains OF clergymen riding for
half fare. the same as children. AS
matter of fact any man who but
toned his collar behind rode for half
fare then. Moreover, any man who
sent FIVE tons of freight a year over
the road insisted that he should ride
free This was permitted for the rea-
son that the old merchants on the
south side of Long Island could send
all their heavy freight by sloop or
schooner before ice CLOSED the bays
Therefore they were catered to- OF
course the families of employees al
ways rode free.
Conductors in those good old days
were without check or hindrance
Some of them wore very expensive
clothes and expensive jewelry. | knew
one conductor who carried a punch
set with a diamond and another fash
ing from his hand. He hardly needed
a gold plated lantern to aid him in
collecting tickets as he walked
the cars. Many men bought
no tickets as they are now obliged
to do. They preferred to pay the cash
to the conductor. | recall an incident
the board of directors voted to employ
on the old South Side Railroad when
Pinkerton men to watch the conduc-
tors. The president a fatherly old
man who loved his boys. told one
popular conductor to look out and
not get caught as they had put Pink
erton men on the road.
Those were the real old railroad
days. | used to know lawyer, now
dead. who always wore a silk hat and
a white bow tie When asked why
he sported such things he replied that
when he came out on the old South
Side road he wanted to make himself
look as much like clergyman as
possible SO he could ride at half fare
along with clergymen and children.
Perhaps it is needless to say that
the old South Side Railroad went
into the hands of receiver
Arlington H. Carman.
Patchogue, August 30.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
WILSON TO WRITE WAR
DIPLOMACY HISTORY

BALTIMORE, Sept, 4.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says that President Wilson, on
his retirement from the White House
next March, will devote himself to
writing the diplomatic history of
Americas participation in the World
War.
The President. says the cores
pendent, has already completed dur
ing his convalescence. much of the
preliminary work in the way Of as
sernbling and collecting the data
which will be used as the basis of
the book. II is said he looks forward
to the writing of the manuscript as
the GROWING accomplishment OF his
long career as a historian"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-09-08
.7zventy-Four Tears 1Ag0

Items Taken from The Breckenridge
In Cloverport
Born July 30, to the wife, OF Chas
Satterheld. Pineville, KY, fine boy,
Chas. Robert.
Tie little pony which Miss Lafay-
cite LeHeist drives to her cart, be-
came frightened while her brother,
Libern,N was driving and ran away.
The cart struck tree throwing Ii
bern out on the pavement and sprain-
ed his wrist.
The American Tobacco Factory has
closed its season. G27 hogsheads of
tobacco were priced during the sta
son.
-(o)-
Mr.. Jas. S. Beavin, one Of the best
tobacco raisers in the county, brought
leaf that measured 20 inches 10 The
News office. He has fifteen acres Of
fine tobacco on the LATEST farm near
Clover Greek.
Steam was raised in Sawyer & Cos
new boat, Glover"
-(o)-
Born to the wife of p. ID. Hawkins,
Union Star, Aug. 80, fine boy.
-(o)-
John Phelon, while fishing in Pat
tons lake, landed the largest bass
that has been caught with pole and
line here for ten years. Ii weighed
three mounds and three nVncas H.
presented il to Capt ]. H. Rowland.
Mrs. w. II. Bowmer gave a dinner
party Tuesday and the guests were
Mrs. j. G. Stephens and'Mrs- w. Z.