Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-03-29
ABOUT The CITY ELECTION

Tuesday, and is Of more than usual
interest because Of many contests for
/ city Offices. The judicial election also
offers chance of selection between
Justice Burr w Jones and John C.
! Kliest. Mr.. Kliest, as we understand
it, is openly running as a socialist. If
/ this is true, then he is the first man TO
openly make politics an issue in ju-
dicial election highly improper and
unethical action to say the least. His
opponent is a lawyer Of more than or
binary ability. Justice Jones record
on the bench is efficient and honorable.
He is endorsed by leading men of
both the great parties even though
! personally Democrat, and should be
reelected.
/ The main interest in the city cleo
ton centers around the election OF
I Mayor. Upon his return from the
special session of the legislature at
Madison, Hon. 0.G .Munson first learn
ed that friends had placed him in
nomination, and he FASTENED to de-
/ cline. Elsewhere in this issue is
signed statement by Mr.. Munson stat
/ ing his reasons. His withdrawal con-
/ fines the contest to the present en-
cumbent, A. E. Smith, and Alderman
Martin @. Larson. In another column
in the Censor, we have given Mr..
Smith as strong an endorsement as we
are capable of, for reasons there ex-
| planned. However, we trust that moth
ing we have said will be construed as
rejecting upon Mr.. Larsen. Martin
is most estimable gentleman, fine
mechanic, and has served on the coun-
Gil several years. His moral charac-
ter is above reproach. The Censor
has nothing but good words to say for
him.
For the office of clerk, E. j.. Older,
| faithful and accommodating city clerk
for several years, is opposed by John
Brudos, retired farmer of fine char
aeter and personal worth.
Friends of A. j. Beat have placed
him in nomination for the office of as
SCISSOR. This is very happy choice
for Andy is peculiarly well qualified for
the office, and we are indeed happy.to
note that he will have no opposition.
Jolly Dad Minshall Gas many of us
famiiiarly and affectionately know
him) is without opposition for treas
urer and this, too, suits US to a queens
taste. He is faithful, obliging and
efficient-an old-young man with a
raft of friends.
The salary of city attorney is so
princely large that our jolly fat pop
ular friend, Harold Proctor, simply
feels that he cannot take the money,
and no name appears on the ballot.
However, you had better write in his
name and maybe we can persuade him
to accept.
There are no nominations for jus
tice of the peace, constable or ward
committeeman.
/ In the first ward, a four-cornered
1 fight for alderman is on. NJ ID. Hell
! geson, present alderman and a strong
man on the council, is opposed by L.
/ III. Conklin, Peter Hexvold and Hans
\ p. johnson.
/ In the second, Implement Dealer
John Stewart has no opposition for
I the long term. John will prove most
valuable man on the council, due to
good business ability and knowledge
of machinery. The Censor is well
| pleased with his selection.
| For the short term, the contest lies
between John E. Nuzum and R. E..
johnson. Mr.. Nuzum is a leading
| business man and citizen, and the
4 Censor deems it presumptuous to COM
ment on one whose long and useful
life has been spent in this city and
who is known to everyone. With Mr..
Johnson it is different. He is com
paratively recent arrival and the Cen
sor is sure it will not in any way re-
fleet upon Mr.. Nnzum if we say few
words of introduction in Johnson's be-
half. Mr.. Johnson was brought out
by friends who know how valuable his
services would be to the city of Viro-
qua. He is young and active-in his
/ prime possessing the most exemp-
larry personal character and degree
of efficiency in his chosen line possess
ed only by few men. As engineer of
the Training School, his boiler room is
kept like a lady's kitchen, and state
inspectors say that no plant in the
state in any public building is so eff
t ficiently managed. Johnson is mas
ter mechanic. He is so modest and
unobtrusive that many have no idea
of his real worth. For instance, he is
perfectly capable of taking charge of
our electric light plant should the oc-
casion demand. 1t is hard to estimate
how valuable his services on the coun-
ell would be. Certainly he would be of
4 great assistance in all mechanical
branches of the city's activities.
4 Again in the third ward, a four
cornered contest engages attention.
i Alderman E. G. Helgeson, or "Shienie"
or Gene" as most of the boys init
mately know him, is candidate for
reelection. Opposing him are George
Fisher, VIII Groves and A. S. Nelson.
! FOR SALE FOR CASH-One lot
on E. Court St., south side. Also one
pair of thills for heavy wagon. Mrs.
G. d. Williams, Viroqua, Wis. loft
4 IF you want to be well groomed
on Easter morning you should come
IN and look over our many new Rail
ston styles Your kind of shoe for
style, fit and wear. The Blue Front
Store, Ellefson & johnson.
Chief Clerk O.G.Munson returned