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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
WEBsTERIAN SOCIETY IS HOST
high School Bays Entertain The Two
Girls Organizations

High school boys Of the Webslerjan
society entertained the girls d the
Laurean and Deipha societies Thurs
day night a delightful program was
presented aud fine refreshments were
served by the boys More than two
hundred were in attendance at the
highly enjoyable function.
STAR PROGRAM
Tonight and Thursday double
prograpl-Mac Marsh in Spot Light
Sadie" end International News Ex-
ira added attraction, Prof. Becker in
Mirth, Magic and Mystery, and spike,
the educated canine. All for 1890.
Come.
Friday-Kitty Gordon 10 The Ua~
yelling Hand. and Harold Lloyd in
Count Your Change. A fine show at
1920.
Saturday and Sunday-We change
20 the big VitoWaph specials and com
edy. Alice Joyce in The Winchester
Woman and Montgomery and Rock IN
Tootsiss and Tomaiies. Better then
ever. 1926.
Monday and Tuesday The big sew
en- reel special, The Right TO Lie, with
Dorles Casaiuelh an intense drama
shat vets the eye, stirs the heart and
makes You think l0-25c.
Next Wednesday William Desmond
in TIE Blue Bandana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
NO CASE--END Is in sight
MANWHLSOON HOLD
UP TOBACCO OPERATIONS
Not More Than Ten Days Run Re-
mains To Be Sorted-Houses
Close Unless Case Comes

One more week has passed without
the weatherman condescending to IA
vor this section with case weather.
The local sorting houses are raking
in every part-crop they know of and
cleaning up all the flag ends in an en-
deavor to hold things together as long
as possible, but unless a foggy spell
descends upon us within few days,
the houses must sk~t down Probably
ten days viii see the windup. The
prospect Of the sorting season extend
ing into the spring and early summer
months is one not relished by anyone,
as It discommodes farmers packers,
workers and business generally, yet
the prospects are decidedly good for
Just this very thing Were Shakes
peare's King Richard here he might
aptly say. My Kingdom for a fog.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
PASSING OF FORMER CITIZEN
Thomas Jerman Dies at His California
Home, MOurned by Many

Thomas T. Sandwich, his nephew,
received information of the death, at
his home in Ramona, California, of
Thomas Jerman, a former well-known
business man and much respected cit
izen, on a January day, after months
of prostration Mr.. Jerman left Viro-
qua for California nearly thirty years
since where he has been engaged in
the drug and hardware business all
these years. He is survived by a
daughter and son, his wife dying a
few years since. She was a Niroqua
the years of his absence Mr.. Jerman
retained ownership of the business
block occupied by Johnsons drug
store Sanwick's clothinng store, and
Standiford's barber shop.
Mr.. Jerman was native of Nor
way, n years old, coming to the town
of Sterling with his parents when sew
en- years old. While yet mere youth
he enlisted in the Union army, spent
some months in southern prison pen.
Returning to civil life he commenced
a career as clerk in the store Of Uncle
Jesse Davis at Retreat, then with J.
A. Haggerty at MtSterling, opening
a store at Rising Sun, later joining n.
McKie in q partnership in Viroqua,
succeeding him in the drug business.
Mr.. Jerman was one Of Viroqua's most
respected citizens and enterprising
business man. He held local positions
in the community and was member
Of the county board The older citi-
zens learn with regret of his death.
Mr.. Jerman's last visit to Viroqua
was two or three years ago, when he
spent most of the summer hereabouts,
enjoying the days with his numerous
friends and relatives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25


&C. A. Parker was in Cashton on
business Tuesday.
Geo Jersey of Sparta was in town
on business Monday
Mr. A.L.Hopp is clerking at John
Henry's grocery store.
w. G. T. u. will meet with Mrs.
c. c. Brown Tuesday, March End.
Trustee MOrterud drove in from
Blo0mingdale on business Friday
Mrs Norris Bowman and baby
arrived Saturday to join her husband
here.
Theodore Halversen Of Madison,
was a business caller at Nlroqua last
Friday.
o. NJ. Hendrickson Of Chaseburg
was in the county seat on business
Saturday.
Former County Treasurer Torger
Berg, Of FOLSOM, greeted town folks
yesterday
-Horsebuyer II. E. Light was here
Monday, picking up string Of twelve
fine animals.
Lillian and Clarence Zitzner spent
Saturday and Sunday in Lacrosse Wis
itiug friends.
Auction sale at Tennis Lavold's
place one ME AeHt ti pNu1i uii
Friday Of this week
Mike EHefson and Jesse n d
James Beaver left for Omaha Thurs
day for medical treatment.
DIR. Owen r. Chase and Miss la
Witt Of Kendall spent the weekend at
the home Of the former in this city.
Miss Verna Jackson came from
Loyal to spend a few days with rcla-
tives and friends here and at Westby.
Mrs. L. B. Jones returned to her
home at Hancock after spending a
week with her sister, Mrs WmCrume.
Eleven Of his schoolmates we're
entertained By Herman Henry Friday
noon, the occasion being his birthday.
Chairman G. W. Moore has been
having quite q siege Of late, enter
tanning flu and quinsy at the same
tiaae
--Freda Buchanan returned to her
school in Richland county after being
at home about two weeks because Of
the flu.
Miss Anna Stark, music teacher,
has returned 70 school duties after two
weeks at Madison recuperating from
effects Of the flu.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
AHE rorR soLDIER rosTs NoW
Last On Was Just Organized at La
Fargo

Vernon county world soldiers have
a. far banded themselves together in
four American Legion Posts at Viro-
qua, Wessby, Hilisboro and LaFarge
The latter is last to be organized
selecting the name Glenn Jones Post
No. 203. officers chosen are:
Post Communicative Nixon
Vice Commander Clarence Cornell
Post Adjutaut- Emory Thayer
Finance Everett Post
Post slorian-Delbert Biakely
Master-at- Arms-0dal Henry
Chaplain-C yde Yakey
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
Please Seftle Acconnts

The accounts of the Sauer Hard
ware Co, are at the city hall, where
Sam has established temporary quar-
tiers, and it is urgently requested that
prompt settlement be made. You can
also leave orders with him for stoves,
ranges, furnaces, etc. He will be
open for general business about the
middle of March in the old Weisten-
berg hotel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25

Just how the records enclosed in the
safes belonging to Sam Saner and the
Masonic lodge, would weather tic ex-
treme heat was a matter of specula-
tion on the part of everyone. Upon
being opened, the Masonic records
were found to be in very fair condition
Mr. Sauer's books did not fare so we'll
but are readable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
A Community Asset

We all want the best things for our community It
is recognized today that the influence of the Church is
sential for the communys welfare Most folks want to
live where there is church Take the churches out of
Vroqua and what would happen? The Church is
valuable asset.
What you doing to help the influence Of the
church in Vroqua? We want you to visit the Homelke
Church We have place for you and work for you
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
FLU EPIDEMIC is ON WANE'
CITY OF VIROQUA PRACTICALLY
FREE OF THE DISEASE
Certain Communities in the County
Still Badly Afilicted--A Few
Deaths Occur

On the whole the flu epidemic is
slowly receding in the county. Ger
tain communities are practically free
of the disease while other sections
are still badly afflicted The city Of
Viroqua is almost rid Of the grippe,
only a few mild cases remaining
The deaths Of Allen Fish and Lars
T. Thompson are the only ones result
ing from the plague called to our no
tice this week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25

children. two sisters Miss Louisa Kun
rine, Yiroqua Hrs 4. C. Smith, Lam
caster. and one brother, D. F.. Kun
rine Of Boscobel She united with the
Christian church At Sugar Grove 81
years ago. Funeral services were
held last Sunday afternoon from the
residence conducted By J. Harry Bull
lock.
The bereaved family wish to extend
their thanks to the many friends and
who sympathized with them
ia this hour Of their sorrow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25


The Christian EndeaVor society viii
hold a carnival at the church Thurs
day evening. Candy, ice cream, pop,
pie. end other goodies viii be sold,
and there will be booths galore-for-
tune teliers, baby shows, heavenly
bodies, and what not. Better be there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
ONTARIo MAN NAMES pWN LEE
Ira SchemerhOrn Commits Suicide by
Shooting Himself

Ira Schemerhorn, a married man,
living near Ontario. about 60 years
of age, committed suicide last week,
ending his life by shooting We are
not advised of the cause of the rash
act or any of the details of the
tragedy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
WINS FIRST PLACE AT NORMAL
Carol Christensen Accorded High
Honor at Milwaukee

Viroqua friends win be pleased TO
learn that Carol Christensen won
first place at the ofatorical contest at
Milwaukee Normal. The title Of his
Grafton was trhe America Of Tomor-
row" written by himself This is his
first year there, and he is to be con-
graduated on bis engiable success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
VI. w. A. Basket Social

A basket social viii be held
By the Modern Woodmen at
their hall on the evening Of
March End. All baskets must
be in not later than $3.50. Fol-
lowing the auction Of baskets,
dancing and cards viii be in
dulged in. Good music guar
auteed; and the usual custom
airy good time that the Wood
men always have. Everybody
welcome. Come.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
MANY PROPERTY CHANGES
NEVER so MANY REAL ESTATE
CHANGES AS NOW
Everybody On the Move II Seems
Land and Residence Prices Are
At High Figure


Property changes are so numerous
this spring that it is next to impossi-
bic to chronicle them all. II is a COM
moa remark that never before has so
much real estate changed hands, or
at so high a figure. Following are
few coming to our attention:
A deal of no little Importance to
Viroqua was consummated Tuesday in
which Buchanan Bros disposed of
their dray business and building to
Thco. Klett of East Troy, he in turn
selling it to Elmer Officer. And so
Elmer is finally back to his first love,
and we welcome him to the old town
and business. The Buchanans have
been popular caterers TO the bus and
dray trade, sturdy substantial citizens,
and we are indeed glad they have no
intention of moving away from the
old home Mr. Officer will take charge
March LIST.
Ed Clarke has purchased from Mrs.
G. w. Graves the old vacant McMich-
ael corner, wherein h. contemplates
erection of two dwelling houses the
coming summer.
Chris Yttri has bought the old Mel
Henry S0-acre place on Bishop Branch
from Henry Wise. This joins Chris
place, giving him l70 acres. part of
which comprises one Of the finest pas
lures in Vernon county.
Lous Westenberg sold his farm on
Cha5e burg ridge, an S0-acre place, to
il. A Moen. He gets the 200-acre
Miller farm west Of Newton.
Berlic Moore sold his farm near
Cashton to J. M. johnson and has
purchased 80 acres Of Chas q. Stein
metz near Rockton.
No use for j. NJ. Johnson to sell out
and take q rest He has already
bought of Mr.. Patterson his l32-acre
farm four miles east Of Cashton and
viii take possession Of the same Feb
ruary 10Th, bis son Melvin taking
most Of the active work Mr. john
son gets all Of the personal property
ia the deal, and the consideration is
10000.
John Eneliau sold his residence pro-
perty in the northwest part Of the city
TO Ole jackson, and has purchased the
cottage on north Main street owned
by Che Mrs Irene Olson estate.
George Schroeder has sold Otto Da-
Wis farm 20 Eugene Henry, Otto TAX
ing Genes residence property in the
city.
James Fleming has sold his resi-
dence property TO Peter Birkel0.
NOTICE TO FARMERS
Those needing tobacco hath or lath
for building purposes, can save money
By calling or writing me, stating how
many thousand lath they want to get
sawed. If we can get enough, we can
get a lath mill on my place on the
southwest corner Of the DR.. Porter
farm. Get prices on lath and you
viii nave some sawed. Call or write.
SO w. +. NELSON, Viroqua, Wis.
When in town eat at the UNIQUE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
AUCTION SALES

Elsewhere in the Censor is printed
the complete bill of what wall prohab-
ly be the largest auction sale held in
Vernon county-that of Geo. Broad
heads at West Prairie on March 8th,
in which SO head of cattle, 8 horses,
and a great list of modern machinery
are to be disposed of. And We mag
inc that even Andrew Hovelend's tire
less jaw viii be weary with a days
work like that.
Having sold his farm, Martin For
tun viii sell at the old JW.C ade place
/ mile east of West Prairie store,
commencing at / o'clock, on Thurs
day, March T. ten head Of cattle, l
horse, ? hogs, machinery and grain.
J r. Shreve, auctioneer. l.. s. Schoen-
berger, clerk.
Wilisrd HaTchett, administrator Of
the estate of Hiram Hanchett, will sell
at auction at the farm on Bishop
Branch, miles east of Viroqua, at
10 o'clock on Tuesday, March End, z
head of cattle, brood sows, 20 chick
ems, Ford car, separator, cane mill,
wood, grain, etc. Shreve cries the
sale. w. F. Lindemann, clerk.
Having sold his farm. known as
the Ole jackson place on Nottingham
Ridge, Roy Cade will sell at auction,
commencing at 10 O'Clock on Friday,
March 5, four horses, 28 mich cows,
Is head of young stock, and big list
of good farm machinery J.E.Shreve
auctioneer. So
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25

When in town eat at the Unique.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
TAX NOTICE

TAX NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the town board
Of Harmony has extended the time TO pay
taxes without penalty from February ] TO
JOHN e. LEPKE, Chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25
NOTICE TO FARMERS

James Fleming has sold his resi-
fence property TO Peter Birkelo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25

Martha Ellen kumrIne was born IN
Perry Co, Ohio, March 10, 1871. Her
parents came to Wisconsin when she
was 16 years of age and settled near
ReadstoWn. On December is, 1860,
she was united in marriage to George
Washington Atkins Of Readstown. For
more than fifty years they lived on
farms near Readst0wn and Sugar
Grove and Brookyille About three
years ago Mr. and Mrs Atkins moved
to Viroqua Mrs Atkins had been in
poor health the past few months and
passed away Thursday, February 70,
1920 in her 18th year. She leaves 20
mourn their Joss: Her life companion,
three children, ArB. Emma Maiben,
Iowa; Frank II. Atkins VI
roqua and Herman Howard Atkins Of
Sacramento, California. Nine grand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-02-25

George Schroeder has sold Otto Da-
Wis farm 80 Eugene Henry, Otto taxi
ing Genes residence property in the
city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20
Government Life Insurance.
(Cincinnati EnnuirerN

It is not more true demonstrable that straight line is the shortest distance between two given pc ints than that life insurance is mans supreme social duty. It is not argument that men need in this matter, but exhortaton and persuasion Strange to say with death the commonest fact in human experience very few voluntarily seek the insur which for themselves and families pro lection through life and provision after death.
 We deeply interested in the Governments efforts to awaken the interest of returned so1ier boys iii the inestimabe value to them Of the Government life insurance Unfortunately the Government cannot to solicit But it is asking for the cid of the press, of parents employers business and pro esona men and citizens generally, to and assist the Toys who have permitted taer policies to lapse, to reinstate their insurance and convert it into of the six permanent plans offered by it.
 These boys are young Youth thinks of or death But disabilities infrmities, age and doath come to all, nevertheless, and then there are the dependents!
 In event of the death of a holder Of of these Government policies Congress has provided that in stead of monthly nstallments to the beneficiary the amount now is paid in one sum on the converted Ian selected These policies provide liberal total permanent disability benefits to the soldier for 20 years; contain cash surrender, loan paid up and eX tended insurance values the end of the first They provide for dividends, in payment ot pre- miums reinstatement in event of lapse; they in eontestable exempt. Term policies lapsed rnay be renstated by payment of two monthly pre- Iaums; if they apsed and converted they may be reinstated cheaply still.
 Our appeal all soldiers is: Don't let pass this vital opportunity in your lives. No matter what other insurance contemplate, hang on to your Govern mcnt policies
 f The Government has selected men in every city
 o assist soldiers in the matter of reinstatement and conversions their policies, and the service free. Matters of this kind would to need neither argument persuasion, But they Hence We urge
 that schools churches, business labor join in awaken
 ing these young men to sense of their high dtuy. md the countless advantages of graspng an ex- eepuonal opportunity which, once gone for them can return no more. The protection of themselves and their loved ones now is offered These returned heroes should realize that duty to wives and children l md mothers and kin is quite holy that duty . which led them through the ways O. sacrifice and
 ieath the battlefeds of Europe or elsewhere in he service of the country which be.s them to accept it's further service guidance and pcotection
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20
State Rights and Rail Rates.
tFord's International Weekly.)

y.
 Since the awarding of the railroad rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission, the roads in various parts of the country have been up in arms against state regulations which require then to charge lower rate of passenger in lntra-sate traffic In most cases far, they have successfully combated the laws, although final decision has been reached by the Supreme Court
 The decisions make the state fare rcarch with the interstate have been equitable. If the higher interstate fare is needed it is certainly a that the short state hauls should carry the same rate Of fare but equity aside, the controversy is an old one which must some day be settled if the transportation prob lem of the United States is to be solved
 It is nothing less than the old struggle between state and Federal authority applied to the steam reads. IL has been raging in one form or another ever since the question of making became a public issue and it has been quite obvious all along tat there has been only one way in which it can be settled finally
 The rates of any road doing interstate business must in the end be entirely Federal mater Ia this ay only injustice and discrimination be pre- vented It will automatically follow that any short line doing business entirely within ,tate--there are few such lines, incidemay-will be permitted by the state charge the ordinary Federal rate be- cause without that it will not be able to exist.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20

the conditions here are in fact rather favorable for such service in the estimation of the aviators who have flown over the entire country. This view is expressed by Captain Street. commander of the Alaska Flyers Squadron in a statement made by him on his return trip to Dawson to representative of the Dawson Daily News. Captain Street said in part:
 Outside people do not know anything about this section of the world They talk only of fringe along the Yukon river The interior is vast and grand great country
 waiting a population and capital to develop
 it. And, take my word for it, hydroplanes are the think do it. Water is everywhere.
 thousands of lakes and rivers where landings could be made with greatest safety. In win
 ter field of snow could be rolled and hard ened and planes fitted with skis l See noth-
 ing stop direct air communication all the year with the outside world. And the people
 who are now developing this country under
 tremendous difficulties should get the loyal support of the more fortunate districts with the swiftest up of commcnica
 tion Nothing will develop this country
 quicker than the plane It means that you
 get where you want and get back.
 My impression that would all sorts of glaciers spread over the land. But
 we saw nothing of the kind It is beautiful
 country except along the Boring Sea. For a country to train flyers this cannot be
 beaten. Great practice in cross-country flying would suggest a company made up of land and water machines. Half Of each sort
 more weight than those of the layman Not only is he experienced in aerial navigation, but he has actually made trip the land whiche he is suitable for and should have aerial service. Rightly used the airplane will play small part in the deveopment of the Norhand
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20
Luke McLuke Says


 Hell hath no fury like unto that of the Reformer who finds himself the subject of Reform.
 Ii man has no use for you. he informs you that you can go to he Bad Place. But if woman has 10 use for you she informs you that you are No Gentleman.
 The Hi Cost of Living wasn't such much in the old days when mans 'dea of dissipation was going down own to the Dep-po to see No. 1 come in.
 Why is it that they won't let a log on a street car and yet any Hog who has the fare can get on and ride?
 A married man has a Wife to scare him and keep him straight But a single man has to rely on his Con- science.
 Quit yelping for what you haven | md offer up thankful prayer Of hanks for what you have.
 We don't know why. But any old maid can tell you that it is Sin to be 30 years old.
 When some couples embark on the Sea of Matrimony the Wife dos5 he Steering and the Husband does the Rowing.
 If it wasn't for his wife a man would never know that one of the ueighbor women's grandfather's ut- cles was once arrested for shael stealing
 Old papers fcr sale. 25c. per bun-
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20

Dan Sutherland admits that he takes lis politics from his favorite heroes rather than from party de clarations His heroes men who have not regard cd party affiliations as binding upon them. Judge Wickersham elected to Congress four times in op- position to Republican candidates Sutherland sup rorted him in each of these campaigns. lie is cer- ainly not position ask for support in the name of the political party which he protesses allegiance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20
Why Not?

During the past year the Govern ment paid off billion and a hal of the public debt and found itse! with a s200000.000 surplus. Thel isn't it about time to do away witt some of the petty, pocket-pickin; war taxes. and let the future gen eration pay small share of makin; the world safe?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20

take need or itopeIl- sen; come not near George Hazelet; have an eye to Jack Davies; trust not Jchn Beegle; Tom Marquam loves thee not; thou hast wronged Harold Post (among others}. There is but one mind in all these men and it is bent against Rustgard. If thou be rot inlmor- tai, look about you. Security give way to justice. The mighty Gods defend you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20
The Limit

"Foozler is a useless cuss, isn't he?" said Brown.
 ''Yes," agreed Jones. "Why he wastes half of his time trying to scheme up ways to waste the othe. balf"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-09-20

If the Post -ntelligencer is being imposed 1pon by "Seate-Alaska' politicians the quicker it steps on it's foot admits the of it's way the better will that publication If it is 1t will cot be the only way pretenGed Alaskans in Seattle are imposing the people of that city.