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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
Your Money Back If Rat-Snap Doesn't
Come Up TO These Claims

RAT-SNAP Is absolutely guaran-
teed to kill rats and mice. Cremates
them. Rodents killed with RAT
SNAP leave no smell. Rats pass mp
all food to get at RAT-SNAP. Their
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

And the improvements to be made
under the foregoing schedule are here
BY located on portions Of the County
System of Prospective State High
ways not portions of the State Trunk
Highway System, and their character
determined as follows:
The Improvement in the Town Of
Clinton shall consist of grading and
draining portion Of the county trunk
lire.
The improvement In the Town Of
FRANKLIN shall consist of relocating
and building q portion OF the County
Trunk line as per pls3 266 en- file
With the County Figkeay Commits
9ioner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28


That there be and hereby is levied
upon all taxable property of Vernon
county the sum of $168 ,67018, for the
purposes above mentioned.
A. J. BR0ADHEAD.
Report of Committee on Claims read
and adopted and the claims allowed
all voting in the affirmative.
Gentlemen Your committee on
claims, to whom was referred the fol-
lowing accounts, beg leave to report
that we have examined the same and
recommend that they be allowed.
C. J. EASTMAN, Chm.
Examining Insane: DR.. w. NJ. Trow-
bridge $21.80, DIR. NJ. SurensonS17.8 80
Chas. F. Kaufman, damages sustain
ed on defective highway $41.40
F. M. Towner, supplies 1888.
A. L. Egeness, per diem and mileage,
Co. state road and bridge com.$7. 10
Joseph NJ. Benish, services $1,000
A. Heinz, money expended on official
matters $64.19.
c. W. Moore, mileage S304.00.
Witness fees and mileage: Leland Nu-
yum $10.12, Neil Nelson $10.12, Alex
Ristow S10.12, Albert Spellum$7 49,
DeVerne Slack $3.50.
Report of Committee on CLANS read
and adopted and the claims allowed
at the amounts recommended by the
committee.
Gentlemen: Your committee on
claims, to whom was referred the fol-
lowing claims, beg leave to report that
we have examined the same and rec
ommend that they be allowed.
c. j. EASTMAN, Chm.
Andy Gilbertson, damage to car, am
cunt claimed $3.50, allowed SIS.
10. V. Cass, pulling county truck out
of mud, $40 claimed, S. allowed.
Tennis Olson, damage to car, $500
claimed, $1,000 allowed.
Report Of Committee on Claims read
and adopted and the claims recon-
mended for disallowance were disal-
lowed.
Gentlemen Your committee on
claims, to whom was referred the fol-
lowing accounts, beg leave to report
that we have examined the same and
recommend that they be disallowed:
C. j. EASTMAN, Chm.
Gus Klawitter, damage to truck, S525
Mrs. Caroline Cox, damage by food,
$4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
chamberlain's cough Remedy q


MULHtt IdFUfIF
The soothing and healing properties
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and effect
ual cures have made it favorite with
people everywhere. It is especially
priced by mothers Of young children
for colds, Group and whooping cough,
as il always affords quick relief and
Is free from opium and other harmful
drugs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
Why MIR. Joe Armstrong, Celebrated

Dog Trainer, Uuses Rat-Snap
Noticed rats around my kennels,
having hundreds of prize dogs. could
Mt take chances. Tried RAT-SNAP;
in three weeks every rat disappeared.
Noticed that the dogs nexer went near
RAT-SNAP. tell my friends about
RAT-SNAP. Use this sure rodent
exterminator. it's safe. Comes in cake
form. Three sIzes. 35e, 65c. $1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by U. =. DAVIS,
DruRRiAt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

Wood for Sale
Leave your orders for wood In from
70 to ten cord lots at D. L. Buchan-
ms Lumber yard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
: motion Of Mr.. Bailey adopted.

Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen
We. the Vernon County Agricultural
Committee hereby submit for your
consideration our third annual report
The County Agent, E. W. Schelling
has made report upon the activities
of the Office, so it remains for US to
report only the action of our COM
mittee.
At your last meeting $4,000 was ap-
propriated for the county's share in
maintaining the county agent system
Mr.. Graf felt that he could not stay
for the salary this amount provided
for, so upon being elected to SINH
lar position in Grant county at sal
airy of $4,000 he resigned.
At a meeting of the committee held
70 elect his successor, +. w. Schelling
was selected from a list of three per-
sonal applicants.
Mr.. Schelling began work February
ist. and has proven an efficient mar
IN the place. The county agent sys-
tenn cost the county $2106.98, during
the past year, a very small amount
compared with the Importance and ac-
complishments of the system.
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. HEALY
VIM. DOLEN
GEO. E. SANFORD, Secy.
On motion of Mr.. Eastman the
Board adjourned till 2 p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

-FOR sALE-Srar .naarr. buiIS,
ing. For particulars lnuuIrs OF Smith
a SlnGh AD-a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

Board called to order at p. m. by
Chairman Dolen. Roll call shews all
members present. Minutes of last
session read and approved.
Resolution and ordinance presented
by the State and County Aid Road and
Bridge committee read and adopted,
all voting in the affirmative except Mr..
Curti and Mr.. Egeness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
Vapors Us. Bronchitis
Old-fashioned remedies are absorbed and
inhaled by effective new method.

You get immediate action
two ways by applying Vicks
VapoRub to the chest for bron-
chial congestions. Rub Vicks
well in and a warm glow follows.
Not only are the ingredients abb
sorbed, but their healing vapors,
released by the body heat, are
taken with each breath right into
the infiamed passages.
Thus, externally and inter
nally, you get the beneficial
effect of Camphor, Menthol,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

West Kickapoo river commencing at
Warnie Cox farm and extending in a
southerly direction.
The improvement in the Town of
Stark TO consist of grading and drain
ing that part of the County Trunk line
from LaFarge south TO the County
Line of Richland county.
The improvement in the Town of
Union to consist of relocating a por-
ton of the County Trunk line over the
Wopat Hill.
The improvement in the Town of
Webster to consist of relocating a por-
ton of the County Trunk line, COM
mencing near Avalanche and extend
ing south as far as money available
will go.
The improvement in the Town of
Wheatland to consist of grading and
draining a portionof the County Trunk
line near Battle Hollow.
The improvement in the Town of
Genoa to consist of relocating a por-
ton of the County Trunk line along
the Mississippi river as the County
committee may direct.
The improvement in the Town of
Viroqua to consist of the building of
834 feet of concrete highway from the
city limits to Chasetown.
The improvement in the City of vi
roqua to consist of the building of a
concrete highway from the west end
of the city park to the City Limits on
State Trunk line No. IL.
The improvement in the Village of
LaFarge to consist of grading and
cutting down the Seelyburg hill.
The Improvement in the Town of
Whitestown to consist of grading,
draining or relocating a portion of
the County Trunk line leading to Val
ley.
The improvement in the Town of
Forest to consist of grading, drain
ing and relocating that part of the
Prospective State hid highway re-
Gently granted by the Wisconsin High
way Commission.
The improvement in the Town of
Hamburg to consist of grading and
draining portion of the County Trunk
line north of Chaseburg.
The improvement in the Village of
DeSoto to consist of grading and
draining under the direction of the
Road and Bridge Committee.
And the County Clerk is hereby di-
rected to place all taxes hereinbefore
levied against the county in the Coun-
ty Tax, and to certify to all Town,
Village and City Clerks, the amounts
herein levied against their respective
municipalities.
VIM. DOLEN
OLIVER HAYDEN
T. J. THORSON
Co. State Road and Bridge Com.
Dated November %, 1921.
Vote on foregoing resolutions: Ayes
80; Noes 2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

Report of Committee on Claims read
and adopted and the claims allowed
all voting in the affirmative.
Gentlemen: Your committee on
claims, to whom was referred the fol-
lowing claims, beg leave to report that
we have examined the same and rec
ommend that they be allowed.
C. J. EASTMAN, Chm.
Richland County, tuition for five stu
dents attended Richland County Nor
NAL summer of 1921 $500.
Dunn County School of Agriculture
tuition of Melvin Fortney $1,000.
Exito Chemical Co., soap, $17.1S.
Report of Committee on judiciary
read and adopted and the claims al
lowed all voting in the affirmative.
Gentlemen: - Your committee or
judiciary to whom was referred the
annexed return of Lawrence Grimsrud
Justice of the Peace, beg leave to re-
port that we have examined the same
and find the same true and correct
and the items charged therein to be q
proper charge against the county, ex.
cept as to the items therein excepted tc
by the district attorney.
We recommend that the same be
allowed except as to those items there.
in disapproved by the district attorney
and that the following items only be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
Cham : /: ]! /. L: II, lie IS

first meal Is their last. ,RAT-SNAP
comes In cakes. No mixing. Cats or
dogs won't touch 1t. Three sizes, Sc,
65c, S1.25. Sold and guaranteed by
o. e. Davis, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

Chronic diseases. Medicine free.
DR.. Butt. 51-3-p
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
BERLIE MOORE, Co. Clerk.

Ordinance presented by the Com
mittee on Finance read and adopted
all voting in the affirmative.
Your committee on Finance beg
leave to recommend the following or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

Eucalyptus Thyme, Cedar Leaf
and Pine.
Vicks is q truly remarkable
remedy for congestions of nose,
throat or chest. It's worth Is
well appreciated. Over II mil
lion jars are used yearly for all
kinds of colds, for skin hurts
and itchings, for neuralgia pains,
Once tried, Vicks becomes a
standby in the family medicine
cabinet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
Evening Session

On motion of Mr.. Eastman the
Board adjourned till p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28
WIN. DOLEN
OLIVER HAYDEN
T. J. THORSON

Co. State Road and Bridge Com.
Dated November %, 1921.
Vote on foregoing resolutions: Ayes
81; Noes 9.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-28

For those who find it
hard to save, we have
these Liberty BellHome
B8nks-where you can
deposit your small
change at any time.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
SOUTH SIDE SEES
new FIREPERIL
Residents Think Ladder
Company Should be Lo-
Gated there
NIGHT BLAZE
DESTROYS GARAGE

Fire OF undetermined origin about
1 o'clock this morning in the rear
OF the Herbert House. New Castle
avenue and Head street. destroyed
a private garage valued at $500. and
a seven passenger touring car the
property Of Peter Prytyski
The fire did not gain much head
way and the one company on that
side OF the bridge was able TO hold
Il in check until the arrival OF en-
gines from the north side OF the
Chrlstiana. which had been delayed
by the fact that the Riverfront
Bridge was of at the time 70 per-
nit the passage OF a dredging ma
chine
While the mishap occasioned no
special damage. last night, II has
called the attention OF the Depart
ment OF Public Safety TO the need for
additional apparatus on that side OF
the bridge. There are no fire lad
ders in South Wilmington. and in
the event OF a serious fire in that
section and the untimely operation
OF the bridge draw. il is pointed out
by residents OF that section. that
many lives may be lost before the
ladder trucks can get there.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
RED CROSS IN
new CAMP PAIGN
Membership Drive to Open
Throughout State on
Armistice Day
YEARS WORK
is OUTLINED

Delaware Chapter OF the American
Red Cross. today inaugurated the
first activity in the fifth annual roll
call which opens on November II.
Armistice Day and continue until
Thanksgiving Day. November "a
Under the leadership and direction
OF Mrs. ]. Montieth Jackson. the
State will be combed for annual
subscriptions OF one dollar each.
with which TO maintain this national
organization both in this State and
also nationally.
Assisting Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. G. c.
Kfllen. who has had wide experience
in campaigns both during and after
the war. will be In charge Of the
State headquarters at S36 Market
street as executive secretary, and
who for two weeks has been direct
ing the arduous work entailed In all
such endeavors.
Today. every member OF the Red
Cross in Delaware will receive
through the mails. letter from
Henry NJ. Candy. acting chairman OF
the executive committee OF the Della
ware chapter and also its treasurer
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
KEEP FIREFRO :
BLOODED STOCK
City Companies Extinguish
Blaze on Miss Amy E.
duPont's Farm

In response to a request for as
sistance to Chief Lutz. the chemical
apparatus OF the Union and Brandy
wine FIRE companies were dispatched
TO the Fairfield Farm, about a mile
beyond the Lower Brandywine
Presbyterian Church. owned by Miss
Amy f. dupont. this morning Fire
starting in woodshed threatened
the farmhouse and a large barn close
by but Il burned itself out before
any serious damage was done.
The Wilmington iiremen aided in
keeping the lames from spreading.
The woodshed. one-story affair,
about 90 feet square. was destroyed.
Its contents consisted OF kindling
wood and a few tools. Housed In
the barn were a number OF Miss
duPonts prize winning horses and
cattle. but II was not found neces-
sary to remove any Of the stock.
II was explained that the reason
for calling on Wilmington for assist
ance was that when the fire first
started a strong wind was blowing
tho flames and sparks toward the
farmhouse. twenty-five feet away.
Later after the fire had reached its
height. the wind changed and the
blaze was driven in the direction OF
the barn.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
AGAIN TRY FOR
Irish PEACE
If Negotiations Fail, Lloyd
George Will Resign and
Appeal to Country

LONDON. Nov. ?. Omitted Press)
The Irish peace negotiations were
resumed today in a final effort 20
avert a complete breakdown Of the
conference.
British and Sim Fein delegates
met In the government Offices in
Downing street at noon.
Should the conference be broken
on. It was learned authoritatively.
Premier Lloyd George would tender
his own and his cabinets resigna-
tions and go before the British
people in a general election on the
Irish issue.
An illustration OF the seriousness
Of the situation was seen in semi-of-
fetal announcement that Lloyd
George would not sail for the Wash
ington armament conference Satur-
day as planned. This information
was partially confiremed from sew
eral sources. including Arthur Bal
four. who left Liverpool today en-
route TO the conference. The Chron-
Scle declared definitely that the Pre-
mier had cancelled his reservations.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
widow
Mother OF FOUR
Family Reunion Also Goes
With Job for Worthy
Man as Ianitor
20 MORE ASK
FOR WORK TODAY

In spite OF the dismal weather
without. there today was an atmos-
phere Of cheer within the old City
Hall, Market street above Fifth.
which is now the headquarters OF
the Public Employment Service Blu
reau. One reason for this was that
the bureau had succeeded in finding
work for several specially deserving
men and women who have felt the
pinch OF the Industrial depression
with much severity.
A clerical position. paying 800 a
month. was found for a widow who
is the sole support Of four young
children. Similarly a job as .ani-
tor was obtained for a man who
had been out OF employment for
eleven months and who had been
obliged to send his wife and daugh-
ter TO relatives in New JERSEY. The
man proved entirely satisfactory 20
his employer and at once rented a
small house near his place OF occu-
patton, just outside the city limits.
The family will be reunited. It IS
anticipated. by next Monday. The
+ position obtained for the husband
and father pays <S5 a nonih. HIS
/ daughter. who hhs been working
will return 10 school.
In addition TO these positions. the
I Employment Bureau today referred
six laborers TO jobs and placed five
women in domestic work. There was
falling or in applicants for reg
istration. only fourteen men and six
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
DIAZ in CITY
NEXT SUNDAY
Italian War Leader Fixes
Date in Letter to Mayor
Harvey
COMING
OF CHIEFTAIN

Doubt as 70 the exact day on
which General vittorio Diaz. COM
mander-in-chief OF the Italian army.
will visit Wilmington was set at rest
today by a telegram from the gem
eral himself stating that he would
come 70 Wilmington next Sunday.
The telegram was received by
Mayor Harvey in response TO one
sent TO General Diaz by the COM
mittee In charge Of the arrange
ments for welcoming and entertain
ing the distinguished military chief,
who hurled back the Austrians and
Germans from the Piave river and
freed Italian soil from the invader.
win arrive in Wilmington on
Sunday morning. at 1885 o'clock.
and leave at o'clock" the message
from General Diaz read. Immedi-
ately upon its receipt the Mayor
called a meeting for this afternoon,
in his office in the Public Building,
OF the\ chairmen Of the committees
OF the American Legion Militia,
Italian-Americans and citizens gen.
orally.
Mayor Harvey himselt, is general
chairman. The other chairmen are
American Legion, Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor j. Danforth Bush; militia
Adjutant-Ge J. Austin Eilisuni
Italian n-Americans. Chevalier Leo
pold Vaccaro; citizens, former Gov
ernor Charles r. Miller.
It now appears probable that Gen
eral Diaz will be met at the railroad
station by the Mayor and his com
mittees. the local companies Of tn
National Guard. members OF tn
American Legion posts, Italian
American societies and citizens a
large. A procession will be forme'
and the distinguished guest escortel
to the Public Building. There Mayo
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
MRS. OBENCHAIN HOPES
TO FACE JURY FIRST

Los ANGELES. Nov. Omitted
Press). - Madaiynne Obenchain.
charged with completely in the
midnight murder" Of John Bolton
Kennedy Is maneuvering. through
her attorneys, 20 precede Arthur c..
Burch. jointly charged with the
crime. on trial. Il was learned today.
Burch's unexpected plea OF insan-
fly when his case was called, was in
terpreted a a clever move to force
the court 10 delay his trial until
after that OF Mrs. Obenchain.
The prosecution strongly desires
10 try Burch first as II believes it
would be easier 10 convict him than
TO induce a jury TO hang the beauti-
ful Mrs. Obenchain. II Burch were
convicted and a precedent thus es-
tablished. the district attorneys Of
fee is convinced Il would have a
better chance OF convicting her also.
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
BAR ALIENS
FOR YEARS,
Legion idea
Would Admit During Period
Only Relatives of Nat
uralized Foreigners
COMPENSATION ACT
ASKED OF CONGRESS

KANSAS CITY. Nov. ? CUnited
Press). A resolution demanding
immediate passage by Congress OF
the ave-foid plan OF adjusted COM
pensation for ex-servico men was
passed by the third annual Ameri-
can Legion convention today.
The resolution was included In the
report OF the legislative committee.
Exclusion OF all aliens for FIVE
years. providing relatives OF aliens
already naturalized in this country
be allowed admission. was adopted
as part OF the Americanization COM
mittee's report.
DiEnifed naturalization ccre-
monies. encouragement Of societies
FOR betterment Of aliens and move
ments to free aliens from usurers
and loan sharks were also recon-
mended.
The remainder OF the legislative
report containing resolutions for
reclamation OF lands. Increased
compensation for blind and manned
ex-service men. amendments TO the
war risk insurance act. priority
rights for ex-service men under the
homestead act and the making Of
Armistice Day a national holiday,
was adopted.
The Legion will elect a command
er and other officers for the coming
year.
with 52S votes necessary to elect
+ Oklahoma today claimed us foi
/ Brigadier-Generai Roy Hoffman, ia
vorite son" for commander.
Sixty thousand school children lin
ed the city's boulcvards this morn
Ing as Marshal Foch and Genera
Jacques. with their staffs. passed II
motor cars. Foch had planned tn
day in meditation-the anniversar.
OF the death OF his son in the Worl,
War He consented TO forego tha
plan for the pleasure OF kansa
City's future citizens"
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
Army Chiefs
SAY ONLY TEN
VEREHANGED
WatsOn's Charge of Whole
sale War Executions in
France is ScOffed at
NO EXECUTIONS FOR
MILITARY 0FFENSES

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-(united
Prcss) Army officers today we're
inclined TO scom al Senator Watson
for his startling charges OF war exc
cutions In France without court
martial.
Some admitted that now and then
an officer drove men under threat
Of death; but everywhere Il was
denied men had been shot down
cold bloodedly by their officers or
that there had been executions In
France other than the ten caess OF
aggravated murders or criminal as
saults.
Colonel KreFer in charge OF court
martial abroad holds that the pub
lie has an exaggerated idea OF what
disciplinary measures were taken
abroad. His records between April
6. 1917. and August 81. 1919. show
that OF 3o.916 cases tried. there were
2f66S approved convictions These
subsequently were disposed OF as fol-
lows;
Dishonorabiy discharged and dis
missed. 5,991; dlshonorabiy dis
charged nut sentence suspended
6,674 out OF which there were 6.24s
"salvaglngs" through subsequent ac-
quittal OF cancellation OF sentence.
other sentences. 12.O .OO3: life sentences
d lel. The average length Of sen.
tences imposed by courtsmartial wa
s.29 years between April Q. 1917 and
September. 1919. but among 2.44'
cases OF restorations TO the colors tn
sentences averaged SIS years al
though the actual time served aver
aged only 40 years. Only l6 me
were still doing time IN discipiinar
barracks at the end OF June mi
year FOR strictly military onenses-
such as desertion or sleeping on nos
and most Of these may have been re
leased since then.
No executions we're made fo
CONTINUED on rage Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-11-02
SOUTHERN DOCK
STRIKE NEAR END

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2. Omitted
Press)-A speedy end OF the general
dock strike which threatened to tie
up river shipping appeared in sight
today.
Following a conference between
union heads and ofhciais OF the New
Orleans steamship association, the
screw men voted 70 continue on the
job pending a settlement Of wage
differences.
It was believed early today that
he longshoremen would take a like
course. although no definite state
ment could be obtained from their
leaders.
The longshoremen recently ac-
cepted a wage cut but refused TO ac-
cede TO demands concerning over
time and working hours.
The United States Shipping Board
has requested that they delay their
strike fifteen days pending an amlc-
able adjustment.