Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-04-13
FRANKLIN

MASON CITY, April l2-Spring was here
and everyone was very busy. or about to be.
when along came "old Winter and set every
one scmrying for caps. mittens and over
shoes. Most Of the spring seeding is done
and some farmers are already thinking of
their tobacco beds y. Chester Nelson has re-
turned from Lacrosse and is reeuperating
nicely after his recent operation. Solfest
solverson has been laid up wth4a rather lame
back, caused by the, horses throwing him off
the drag. .oluf Gunery, an old pioneer Of
this community, passed away at bis home
after weeks illness with pneumonia. The
deceased was So years of age and had practi-
cally lived around here all his life. He :
survived by his wife and two brothers and one
sister. beside many relatives. Funeral was
held at the home Friday afternoon at
o'clock and later at the viroqua church. Rev.
Hammer officiating. The remains were laid to
rest in the viroqua cemetery q. Oscar Nelson
very unfortunate while saving wood at
Martin Ekum's A piece of wood few up and
struck his nose. breaking the bone and causing
considerable pain Palmer Hauge is work
ing for Peter Fortney.s. "A rather mysterious
accident occurred 10 All Thompson by the looks
of his buggy. last Saturday night. Herman
Lerum has been visiting recently at the Ole
ed new fiiyver truck for the purpose of haul
ing his store goods and once in a while some
of his neighbors The election on Tuesday
was rather exciting. S. Solverson. Ole Traa-
stad and Sam Lake we're defeated by Warren
Fish for chairman. Lee Lepley defeated os-
car Hooverson for clerk. Douglas Nelson had
ne opponent for treasurer Olaf Tollefson and
Henry Anderson were chosen justice and con-
stable. respectively. Anyone matrimonally in
elined call on the new justice. Mr.. and Mrs
p. C. Fortpey and family were Sunday visit
ors at the oluf Tollefson home. !. Carl Nun
DIAL has rented tobacco land for the coming
year at Sam Ellefsons. Mrs. Gust Fortney
had a rather thrilling accident when she and
little son turned turtle in-her Ford. Lucky
that neither Z the occupants hurt, only
Sadl; shaken ap. Stanley Solverson has pur
chased a ne~ Ford Coupe he more
easily make his semi-weekly visits TO V;-oqua
$500. Douglas Nelson has gone TO Lacrosse
where be viii undergo several operations at
the Lutheran hospital Mr.. and Mrs. odir
Olson and child were visitors at Albert Ekum's
on Sunday. .. Ed Anderson and family of
Readstown were callers at Henry ]. Anderson's
Sunday afternoon. The patrol men, George
White on Route 3. Perry Hall on 10 and Sam
Silhaugh on Is are busy past Mason City and
meet at the mail box corner. They have inn
proved the roads considerably already and it is
much appreciated by the farmers. Clarence
Thompson and Helmer Thompson were SUM-
visitors at the Albert Everson home. John
johnson has purchased the land and house
formerly owned by Mrs. Hildistad, deeeas ed.
and MOVED into the new home this week..
Chester and Elgina Nelson. and Rhoda Thomp-
son took in the movies at viroqua Sunday
night =. Adolph Anderson IS quite lame. being
crippled up with rheumatism. April Feel
came one day too early in our community.
Dick Harrison. hired man for Nr. Woodruff
has taken a vacation for several days, An
d. - Anderson has purchased new Bulk
ST which can climb most any EIgn mound
and Andrew Holland has hargained for a
Flivver that can follow close behind. Mike
Anderson has been confined TO his bed for the
past week. not much improved at thisS writing
80. Margaret Christensen has resigned her
position as teacher in the Hinkst school and
accepted place in viroGua. Clara Helgeson,
sister Of Mrs. Pete johnson has filled the
vacancy A basket social and program viii
be given at the Torger school Saturday even
ing. April is. Girls please bring wen filed
baskets and boys. you know The rest. Rhoda
Thompson is renortcd on the sick list.
Pink eye seems to be the latest fad and nearly
everyone is reporting dark shades.
FAIR ONE