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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES

Every Legion member should bear
in mind that the meeting night has
been changed from Tuesday 10 Fri
day nights. The next regular meet
ing will be held at the Band Hall FRI
day night of this week and every other
Friday night thereafter. Be sure to
come out to the Friday night meeting
OF this week, as we have a number of
very important matters TO decide upon.
The services at the Main Street Luz
theran church Sunday February 18th,
were attended by tliirty-one Legion
aires. The church was fittingly decor
ated in the national colors, and over
400 people heard the splendid address
given in English by Rev. Hammer.
He dwelt upon the life of George
Washington, and exemplified his char
acter in the future work laid out for
the American Legion. The music by
the church choir WAS beautiful, and
every Legionaire appreciated the
courtesy extended on this occasion.
The following Legionaires were pres
ent at this occasion: +. G. Stout, O.
c. Volden, A. B. Ames. o. 4. Wroble,
l.. r. Smell, A. w. Zellmer, ID. T.. Slack.
r, 5. Welch, j. Soleff, Paul Garin. Joe
Wemett, Gilbert Nelson, Albert Serum,
Tom Garin, Lloyd Halverson, G.. NJ.
Pulver, Frank Potts, G. A. Cutter, E.
o. Anderson, j. w. Schmidt, L. Best.
Glen Mullen, Clarence Hoff, C. C. Fro
hook, Jitley Norris, L. Nordlie. Orbin
Anderson, Fred Rhodes, j. l.. Bann,
Dan Carr, N. A. Nelson.
1t takes a little effort for Legion
aire to get out his uniform, (which in
most cases fits too soofl), and meet
with his LegionaiFes on occasions of
this nature, but it shows the proper
spirit, and will be the making of a sub
stantial organization Don't be as
hamed of your uniform, you fellows
who may have mis-fits, it's the best
suit of clothes you possess, no matter
what condition it may be in.
The banquet and dance given the
members of the Local Post on Tuesday
night of this week was one of the
finest affairs ever planned by any or
ganization of this city. The women
of the Auxiliary have shown the Lee
gionaires that they are with them,
and it is now up to us to show them
our appreciation by springing some
surprises on htem. Over $50 people
attended the banquet, and were seated
at tables extending the full length of
the Woodman Hall, after lining up and
being served in cafeteria style. Only
a small number were able to partake
in the dance, as the quarters were too
small, which only shows us more fore
IDLY that building is needed to house
the Legion, and give the people of
this community proper building.
Any eligible ex-soldier in Vernon
county can join our post, so let's all
get busy and get a member. All you
have to do is tc call on C. A. Cutter
at the Farmers Bank, and he will
either fix you up, or give you cards to
sign new members up with.
ID. Z. S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
PARENT PROGRM

The following program will be given
at the High School auditorium on Fri
day evening, beginning at 1880.
Opening Remarks President, Mrs. o.
f. Davis. m
Community lSiagfng-Led by o. C,
Brown.
How Can Parents Cooperate to
Make the Library More Effective
Judge Mahoney.
The Library Board and the Libra
ry"-Miss Dawson.
"The City Council and the Library
Mayor A. Z. Smith.
THE Librarian and the Library
Miss Katherine Smith.
'The Teachers and the Library
Miss Xena Cade.
Informal discussion.
"The Work of the Recreation Com
mittee"-Mrs. NJ A. Smith
No person should miss this oppor-
tunity TO be present at the first regu-
lar meeting of the newly-organized
association.
As we go to- press, we learn that
this meeting has been postponed be-
cause of the demolished lighting ser
vice, as have most all evening gather
ings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
STAR PROGRAM

First National week exceptional pic
lures. $3.50
Now playing Jackie Coogan in
"PECK'S BAD BOY. The big hit.
Extra News and Prizma pictures.
Friday-Lionel barrymore in Jim.
THE PENMAN'', mighty fine drama
Extra Pathe comedy.
Saturday and Sunday Lewis Stone
in 1.-THE GOLDEN SNARE, James
Oliver Curwood's story and "T00N-
ERVlLLE TROLLY" comedy.
Monday and tuesday next week
Tom Mix in PRAIRIE TRAILS" and
WINNERS OF THE WEST"
The following are invited guests
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Running, F. W
Graves, Chas. Rhodes, Friday. Levi
Lake, 2. s. Curtis, Otto 0tteson, ID. e.
Slack, Saturday or Sunday. G. ".
Schroeder, Halbert Smith, Frank Wal
dron. Anton Olson, Monday or Tues
day,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22

Buy Quaker oats and Mystic
ground feed. They are best. Thayer
q Mills.
Parker and Conklin pens and Ev-
ersharp pencils--you will find large
assortment of them at Carl G. Goes
jewelry store.
You will find a large line of
trunks, travelling bags and suit cases
at our store. The Farmers Store,
SDrenson & Thompson
Some great bargains in dishes
both in sets and out Of stock at Carl
G. Goes jewelry store. Imported Eng
lish ware of the highest quality at
wonderful savings
And once more the annual supper
given by the men of the Methodist
church has been postponed--this time
indefinitely. Even religious organiza-
tions apparently are not exempt when
the weather goes on rampage.
Mayor A. E. Smith receives re-
ports that parties are travelling thru
the Bud neighborhood taking orders
for moonshine, getting paid in adj
vance, and then the mueh-desired ar
tiele has failed to show up We just
naturally can't work up much sympa-
thy for the victims, or the alleged
peddlers of boot" either But the
man we are sorry for is one who cash
ed a check for the bootlegger and
found it worthless.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
OBITUARY


MIR. and Mrs. Chris. Dach of Dach
Ridge suffered the loss Of their baby
boy last week. The little one was
ten weeks old. The funeral service
was held at the home on Wednesday.
conducted BY the Rev. r. Harris. The
body was taken to Liberty Pole for
burial.
The death of Mrs. Hannah Chalk,
who up to four or FIVE years ago lived
on Pleasant Ridge took place on Feb
fuary Is. at the home of her grand
son, Mr.. Harry Abbey near Avalanche.
She was born in Canada on Septem-
Der End, 1S41. When four years Of
age she came with her parents to the
United States. She was married in
Delaware county, Iowa, on January
ls, 1876. One year later she came to
Wisconsin. In 1885 she moved to
Minnesota remaining there four years.
In 1889 she settled on Pleasant Ridge
where most of her subsequent life was
spent She retired from the farm
about five years ago and made her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Abbey. Mr.
Chalk died about Is years ago.
The funeral service was held at the
Methodist church, Niroqua, on Sun
day afternoon, conducted by the Rev.
z. Harris. Interment was in the vi
roqua cemetery.
Kjistie Brandt Ottum was born in
Lysters Prestegjaeld, Norway, Janu-
airy "a, 1927 Her parents were Chris
Bolstad and Anna Morkri. She had
five brothers and four sisters. All
have passed before her except one
sister in Norway.
At the age of twenty seven she was
united in marriage TO Lars Brandt.
In the early sixties the family emf
grated to America. In 1863 her hus-
band passed away at Chicago and she
was left with three children, Emelie,
Cornelia and Lewis. Shortly after
she came to Wisconsin where she had
three brothers Later on she was
united in marriage to Jacob Ottum
of the town of Franklin, Vernon coun-
ty, who passed away in 1891. In 1912
she moved TO Riverside, Illinois, 10
make her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Cornelia Browning.
On February Is, 1922, she passed
away at her daughters home at Riv-
erside, Illinois, after an illness of three
weeks. She was conscious TO the last
and able to read her Bible and Text
Book until she was taken sick
She was always a member of the
Lutheran church Last Monday the
remains were brought here for bur
ial and Tuesday funeral Services were
held at the Viroqua Lutheran church,
Rev. L. T. Hammer officiating. The
quartette, consisting of Mrs Matte
Solverson. Mrs. J. Henry, T. c. Knut-
son and Elmer Peterson, rendered
beautifully two appropriate selections.
The remains were laid to rest in the
City Cemetery. She leaves to mourn
her death one daughter, Mrs. Cornelia
Browning; Emelie and Lewis have
gone before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Much Hello From County

President F. n. Minshall returned
Saturday morning from Fond du Lac,
where he attended state meeting of
Fair officers. Frank secured two of
the finest free attractions for our fair
while there-both of which have
shown at state fairs in the past. He
says that his most ardent wish was
that some of the kickers who objected
to Vernon county helping our fair last
year had been there to see how some
counties help their fairs. Fond du
Lac county has appropriated $4,000
a year for the past three years and
viii do the same the next three wears.
This is the limit of the law. Many
of the counties appropriate 50 900 q
year just as regular as they make
their other usual APPROPRIATIONS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
ASKS FOR ANYINCREASE

On Tuesday, at Madison, occurred
the hearing before the rate commits
sion of the matter of an increase in
the rates of the Viroqua Telephone
Company. The decision of the com
mission has not yet been announced
but all those in possession of the facts
realize the justice of the request and
hope that the increase will be granted.
During all of the war period when
everything else in the world was be-
ing boosted sky high, the local tele-
phone company received no increase
in rates. The increase asked for is
small, and in view of the catastrophe
which has overwhelmed the company
this week, certainly no one will muir
muir il the advance is granted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Offers His Services

If citizens desire, will give. in tho
villages around US, until March f5.
when l intend starting for Greece and
Palestine, lecture Of an hour or more
on Jerusalem, illustrated by a. map
on cloth, feet square, of the Holy
City, the proceeds 20 go entirely 10
the Russian Famine Relief fund. gAd-
mission 10 be ten cents up and effort
made to give me audiences of Sunday
school young men and women and of
older Bible scholars. ] want free en-
tertainment only.
DR. G V PORTER Nirnnua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Westby Home Talent

The three-aet comedy, "Cappy Kicks"
will be presented at the Opera House
next Thursday evening, by a Westby
cast-Verna Jackson, j. T. Hage, l..
Z. Weiland, Beatrice Sveen, T. L. Pc
terson, Ralph Bergen, Blaine johnson,
and Bertha Schoonover. You win en-
joy every minute of it. Be sure to at
tend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
AUCTION

Albert Skrede will sell at auction
on the j. i. Erickson farm, miles
west of Bud, at one o'clock, on Thurs
day. March 2, five cows, bay geld
ings. and the usual set Of farm ma
chinery.
ANDREW HOMELAND, Auct.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
The Plumbers Prices

A year may pass without your requiring our SER
vices. Then some morning leak develops in your
home-a phone call-and we are on the job fixing
it.
You plan on new fixtures in bath ROOM A visit
to shop enables you to choose from our displays
exactly what you desire.
This is our service to you and to the community i'm
which We live. We mention it to show that the
plumber, like other retailers, maintains fixed es-
Enlistment, ready at all times to be of assistance
This is our home. Upon the skill with which we do
our work and upon the fairness of our prices to you
depends the continuance and success of our bust
ness.
We keep careful record of our costs. Your bill
for any repair installation work done by US in
cludes this costpus fair profit for our service.
Naturally We aim to keep charges down. Rea-
sonable prices bring more business.
In calling on US for plumbing service you are as
sured of three things---reliabe plumbing ware,
skilled workmanship and fair prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Mothers and Daughters Banquet

The mothers and daughters banquet
Of the Methodist church which took
place last Thursday evening was a
great success. A hundred sat down
at the tables. A four course dinner
was served, with the fathers and sons
acting as kitchen workers and walters.
The guests accepted the service as to
the manner born. The program which
followed was of great interest. Mrs.
Brewer was toastmistress. Those who
spoke on the various phases of the
mother and daughter relationship
were Mrs. II. d. Williams, Mrs. Grant
johnson, Mrs. L. W. Fulton, Mrs. Levi
Eckhardt, and the Misses Avis Brew
er, Helen Anderson, Marjorie Buchan-
an, Carol Wheeler and others sang.
Discussion and stunts added to the in
terest Of the evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Extended to March 4th

Owing to SO much of the tax re-
naming unsolicited, win extend time
In which Viroqua town taxes may be
paid without penalty until Saturday
night, March 4th. / will be in the
Farmers Bank every day until that
time.
OLE KJoSE, Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
ADyERTIsED LETTERs

AT the Viroqua postoffice, February
2l-Mrs. Regena Brown, Mr.. Carl
johnson, Mr.. F. Hanson, Mr.. Arthur
Parr, Mrs. Oscar Quain, Mrs. Marie
Halverson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22

I hereby give notice that have ex-
tended the time of fling state income
tax reports until the 18th day OF
March.
P. II. KNUTSON, Income Assessor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
THE STAR WILL SHOW

Due TO tireIess efforts Of Manager
Shoultz and his crew, will be able to
resume my shows at the Star Friday
night. y. G. BROWN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22

New Arrivals
Come in and see the new styles for
spring.
II. d. WILLIAMS e. co.
Viroqua Shoe Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
DR. 6. Y. PoRTER. viroqua.

Married Folks Dance the 9th
The next dance given by the mar
ried folks club viii occur next Mon
day, the 9th
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
NATURALIZATION Nav Changed

eeiyes notice that Naturalization day,
which heretofore has been held the
first day of circuit court, will be post
poned this spring until the 9TH Of May.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
Elmer II. Fortner Dead

Friends in the old home were pain
ed to learn that Elmer II. Fortner had
passed away last Thursday in Colora-
do. Mr.. Fortner was a formef town
of Sterling resident, son Of iIeary
Fortner He and his family went
west five years ago, hoping TO regain
his health in that climate His brave
and apparently successful fight was
brought to sudden close when he was
stricken with influenza and died with
IN a week. Mr. FORMER was about
forty years Of age and is survived by
the sorrewing widow and one child.
Funera! was at the old Sterling home,
Rev. Ramberg conducting the service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
FOR SALE

Root Rot resistent tobacco seed.
raised by Erick Erickson. Germina-
ton 90-100, 992o pure. 7-3
S. T. sDREGNE, Readstown, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
TOBACCO ASSN. OFFICERS

A good crowd attended the tobacco
meeting last Saturday afternoon, and
after discussion Of tobacco matters in
general, elected the following direct
ors: b. o, Dahl, Albert Egeness, II.
L.Reed, Ingvald Larson, Robert Small,
J. A. Doerr and Sam Neprud. The
directors in turn elected the following
officers:
President-B. 0. Dahl.
Vice President-J. A. Doerr.
Albert Egeness.
Treasurer-H, l.. Reed
The officers viii meet next Saturday
TO draw up bylaws, and later meet
ing will be called to adopt them.
More than sixty members have Joined
the association with more in prospect
II is planned 10 sell shares to raise
money for construction of warehouse
in which the crops raised by the stock.
holders viii be handled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
FARMERS DAY POSTPONED

Farmers Meeting Day, scheduled
for Wednesday, under auspices of A.
H. Dahl & Co., was postponed indefi-
nately due to the terrible ice storm
which gripped this section fthe state.
Mr.. Baptie hopes to secure an open
day later on. 1t is greatly to be re-
GREETED that the weather ruined the
occasion, as the program to be pre-
scented is one of great value to the
farmers, and the merchants of the
city had cooperated whole heartedIy
in the giving of free prizes and special
bargains which would have made it
one of the biggest events of it's kind
ever pulled off in Viroqua.
When it became apparent that
holding of the meeting was impossible,
Mr. Baptie with that characteristic
daredevil nerve of his which makes
him the admiration and despair of all
his friends) got out his sedan, pressed
"Swede" Anderson into the service
and started for Viola with the speaks
ers and films. 1t was one glorious
trip up and down hills that were a
glare of ice, but the worst was en-
countered across the fiat at Liberty.
The swollen west branch of the Kick
apoo was running Is inches deep over
the road, and the loosened ice had
heaped up on the road as high as the
radiator cap across the entire fiat
Dumping, pushing and chopping their
way thru required over half hour
They will not soon forget that trip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22

*, P. Anniversary party postpon-
ed until future date. All knights
watch for cards.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
New Arrivals!

Come in and see the new styles for
spring.
II. D. WILLIAMS & co.
Viroqua Shoe Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-02-22
A Wonderful Washer

We are now showing the most won
derful bargain in an electric washing
machine that you can possibly get.
1t is the Horton electric washer at $50
and is guaranteed to do anything
that any other washer will do in wash
ing clothes. Come in and let us dem
onstrate this machine.
THE FARMERS STORE,
Surenson q THOMPSON.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
MORALES POSSE CAPTURES
 THREE CATTLE THIEVES

MORALES, Ariz. Aug. 1S-The posse led by Sheriff Harry Saxon and Chief of Police Jay Lowe, which lett here early this morning following the receipt of warning that Mexican ban dits were planning another raid on Ruby, returned at noon with three alleged cattle thieves. Joaquin QuiroZ, Antonio Miranda and Miguel Sanchez whom they found hiding in rough mountain district near Ruby at dawn this morning. The three men, who were taken by surprise and had no chance to offer resistence admitted that they had killed beef, the sheriff said.
 Sheriff Saxon issued statement tonight in which he said that the three Mexicans brought in today were not members of gang believed to be planning raid on Ruby and that other possemen are still in the field seeking the capture of the bandit band, before they can ride back over the border into Mexico.
 Warning of the presence of what is believed to be a Mexican bandit band was brought to Nogales early this morning by B. l.. Cason, a rancheI of the Ruby district. Accompanying Cason on his trip were his wife, Miss Elizabeth Purcell, a sister of Mrs Frank Pearson. who was murdered at Ruby by Mexican raiders a year ago, and four-year-old Marjorie Pear soI the orphaned child of the slain Pearsons.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Supervisors at Clifton Arizona until 10 o'clock A. M., Tues day. September ,, 1922 for ten thousand booklets, size six by nine inches to contain forty eight pages and cover. Book to be printed on eighty pound coated buff stock Gov CT to- be one hundred and eighty pound Morocco. A drawing and three color cut for the front, of cover. Forty four cuts size two and one half by four and one-half inches to be furnished from photographs taken by bidder. Reading matter to be gathered and compiled by bidder The cuts to be copper half tones. Ink to be iron black half tone. Binding must be with two wire staples and the overhanging cover The above to be under the supervision and subject to the approval of the Immigration appointed by the Board of Supervis- ors.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. All bids must be accom- panied by certified check for five per cent of the bid as q guarantee that the bidder will enter into a con- tract for the faithful performance of the service.
 All bids must be sealed and ad- dressed A. L. Terry, Immigration Commission. Clifton, Arizona and marked Proposal for Booklets. A. l.. TERRY, Immigration Com. missioner. S-1S-3tC
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
'GR E.'|:' SAYS. SAYS NEED INSTALLATION.
 |0F CHEAP POWER.

WARREN, Aug. 1S-New Jersey. the home of many copper refineries, stands a good chance of seeing the seat of the copper refining industry moved to Arizona as soon as cheap power is developed from the Colo rado river, in the opinion of Gen. John c. Greenway, general manager of several big mining companies in Arizona. New Mexico and Mexico, and one of the several ArizonanS in- terested in the construction of 100000 horsepower dam at Diamond creek
 There is every reason why the cop per that is mined and smelted in Arizona should be refined and turned into the finished product in Arizona, according to General Greenway. The only reason this is not being done now, he said yesterday, is because power is so expensive in the south west that manufacturing industries cannot be launched with any assur- ance of being operated at profit.
 Arizona produces tons of raw ma terials now that are shipped east to be turned into finished products Gen. eral Greenway pointed out. This system will be changed when Arizona
 gets cheap power from the Colorado river, providing the power is gener- ated and distributed from an Arizona project and not a California project. l California is trying to grab the power | from the river first, for California would far rather see industries es-
 tablished in her state than in Arizona "If the Diamond creek license is granted by the federal power commits
 sion, Arizona is going to get first | call on; every bit of power that dam ] can develop and Arizona is going t.
 collect taxes from the project" General Greenway predicted that California's attempt to rush the Swing-J Johnson bill through congress: ! would be dismal failure for tha state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-08-25
Department of the Interior

U. S. Land Office at Phoenix. Ari- zona, July 25, 1922.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Fred J. Fritz. of Clifton. Arizona. who. on June 27, 1919, made Homestead En- try, No. 04231S, for H. E. s. 495 (H. E. 04231S) a tract of land described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at Corner No. l, from whence U. S. l.. M No. 495 H. F. $. bears N. 0 deg. 59 min. w.. 32.15 chains; thence s. deg. 16 min. w. 14.40 chains to Cor. No. 2: thence S. S9 deg. 20 min. w.. 200 chains to Cor. No. 3; thence N. II deg. 30 min. w., 14.S5 chains to Cor. No. 4: thence s. SS deg O6 min. E.. GOA chains to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning. containing 5.S0 acres in Sec. 27 unsurveyed. T. IS. R. 30-E.. G. & s. R. B. & M., Arizona. Apache National Forest. has filed notice os intention to make Three Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described, before Ben c. Fehrman. Clerk of the Superior Court, at Clif- ton, Arizona, on the 5th day of Sep tember. 1922.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 James A. Cosper. Geo. F. Mont gomery, Cleve Miller, H. K. Gatlin, all of Clifton, Arizona
 JOHN R. TowLEs. S-4-22-5tc.