Vernon County Censor from Viroqua, Wisconsin • 1

WVit Will What you will gat it you dOk ia a more etfactive aellirtf argument than what you'll lose il you VOL. 33 Short News Stories of Interest Pick-Ups by Censor Reporters of the Coming's, Goings and Doings of Viroqua and Vicinity has commenced. comint 'ext week. with John Dawson Cos. Ada Morrison visited relatives at De Soto.

Fatty Arbuckle comedy next week. Farnum at the Star Saturday and Sunday. pay highest market prices for honey. grocery. 30-3 Glenn is off for a visit with his sons in Montana.

Friend" at the Star Thursday and Friday. Caro! Reed just returned from employment at the Lutheran hospital. and try the new odor, Day Dream perfume, at 0. E. Drug and Mrs.

Sehee of Westby are spending a couple of weeks in Texas. E. J. Foebell of St. Louis was a guest for a few days at T.

B. and Mrs. Graves have had with them their daughter, Mrs. Lathrop, of Wausau. Hilda Loverud arrived home from Madison, having attended university summer school.

and Mrs. Frank of autoed to Viroqua, visiting his brother, W. I. Groves. Bessie Hagen and child of La Crosse have been guests of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Thos. Weavil. Blanche Wilson and children are here from Aberdeen visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Joel Nuzum. Sunday school of the Christian church took a recreation, enjoying a picnic at the Stoll cottage. G. E. Holverson received a minor injury to afinger, a hindrance to shop work for several days.

disappointment by buying your tobacco lath now. The demand will be great this year. The Nuzum Yard. R. Pollard had a partygiven in her honor by Mrs.

Chris Peterson, a dozen lady friends being present C. Henry of this city and his brother Otto of Dach Ridge each report a brand new son, born on tjje same day. too early to buy your tobacco lath. Our lath are extra fine this Season, John E. Nuzum Sons Company.

our price on Silo. We have them in stock and can deliver them at once. C. L. Colman Cos.

and Mrs. L. J. Brye drove to Cashton, Saturday evening, remaining over Sunday with their son Chester and family. Milton Pierce and daughter Luvera came home, Saturday, from La Crosse, where the latter lately un derwent an operation.

and Mrs. Loeman of Westby section are parents of a twelvepound son, born at Mrs. home hospital Tuesday of last week. Laura Chase returned to Chicago after spending summer vacation with her parents, Mr. arid Mrs.

Ed. Chase. She is a graduate nurse acqOainter.cea may nut know of the painful and continued illness of Mrs Frank Owen. She is still a great sufferer at her home in this city. Sarah Morrison is with her 3ister, Mrs.

Etta Tars, at Moline, Illinois, where she will spend some time. Olaf Johnson occupies her residence. and Mrs Jas. M. Smith had home for a visit their son Bernard, is representative of a clothing firm with headquarters at Des Moines.

H. J. Heal of Marshfield is visiting her daughter, anu other relatives here, also two sisters, Mesdames Heathcote of North Dakota and of lowa. local W. C.

T. U. association will hold a picnic in the city park on next Tuesday afternoon. It is also the date for annual meeting and of officers. via the latest big war drama coming Saturday and Sunday of next week.

Look out for it. Francis Ford is the Star in this big patriotic drama. a road is badly rutted make it worse by driving in the ruts but attempt to remedy matters by keeping out of the ruts and thus helping to the latter. and Mrs. T.

B. Potts, whose son Harry leaves with bunch of soldier boys, will accompany him as far as Milwaukee. Then on to Great Lakes naval station to see their son. Smith writes his mother from France, who is an orderly, that he has had the thrilling experience of having three horses shot and killed under him while in the line of his duty. tonsil operations were undergone at Mrs.

during the past week. Mrs. Will Hornby and R. P. Larson were recent patients at the hospital, the latter being overcome by heat last Thursday while painting.

E. Chambers of Springville passed through the city, yesterday, enroute to Wood County, to see his aged uncle, Ezra Conaway, who is dangerously ill. The old gentleman was one of western earliest settlers. He is now 94 years old. The Homelike Ghurch is on the job when the preacher is absent.

as is their war motto. Stereopticon views were shown last Sunday night and others will be shown next Sunday. These illustrate the work being done by the Disciples of Christ in foreign lands. Y. M.

C. A. and Red Cross views coming. STATE CONVENTION A great program is being prepared for this occasion. The date is August 29-September 1.

Speakers will be present from Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis. Indiana, Kansas City, Missouri, and other places. You will be welcome. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Stax a stoncai society THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR big jewelry bargains in all departments at M.

J. clearance sale for five days at men, note our advertisement. McClurg Bros. blackberries are plentiful in the woods and by the roadside. pounds of 25c Peaoury coffee for SI.OO at it lasts.

M. J. advertisement on the back page. Special sale for five days. sure and use Dr.

Louse Killer for your chickens. O. E. Drug Store. M.

Clark has just received a car of those famous Oakland who make trips to the Mississippi report some good catches of bass and other fish. Red Snapper Plant Food for all kinds of insects on your flowers 0. E. Davis, Druggist. Welch and wife spent three days with La Crosse relatives, motoring over last Friday.

out of the ordinary advance sale of cloth and plush coats at big savings at M. J. Henry is confined to his home by His duties as pump man are being looked after by other city employes. Hovland and wife went to Sparta to attend a reunion of the Hoveland families. There were twenty-five present.

John Dawson Cos. has presented to those of our business men who so desired, neat honor rolls of employes in the service. your business ability bytaking a course in the greatest school in the country. Mankato Commercial College, Mankato, Minn. E.

Larson, a son-in-law- of John Errickson, who recently moved from North Dakota, will occupy the old Erickson homestead in Brush Creek Valley. Slack has just prepared and sent to his father an honor roll for the Congregational church which is a very artistic piece of work. It will be hung in the church. Packard of the First National Bank had a vacation last -ccK spending it in Minneapolis with his sister and family. Mrs.

Packard and daughter Dorothy returner with him. Eugene Amann was a caller from Victory. He is teacher and farmer, about the first draft age. but expects to take his part in the big w-orld struggle after readjustments are had. is received by Viroqua friends that Rev.

Reed Taft Bayne, now Congregational pastor at Superior, has taken unto himself a bride in the person of Miss Belle Aileen Bennie of Creston, lowa. ice cream social will be held at P. T. Holland's at West Prairie next Sunday, for the benefit of the Red Cross. Harold Proctor will deliver a patriotic address in the afternoon; Hon.

A. H. Dahl of Westby will speak in the evening. Hooks, district manager of the Viroqua, Sparta and Tomah offices of the Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Cos. has resigned his position.

The new manager, Mr. Rosenheim, will have his headquarters at Si arta. H. L. Gardner and her son Sheldon passed a week with Mr.

Gardner at Green Bay state reformatory for boys, where he has been for nearly a year in an important capacity as instructor. Mrs. Gardner tells the Censor that her husband is much improved in health. representative of the state railroad commission was in the city on Friday, called here on request of Mayor Garrett, to look into the service (or rather lack of service) here by the electric light and power company. Viroqua people will patiently await developments.

Beaver Reserve Fund Fraternity has levied an assessment of 15 cents per month on each SIOOO of insurance for the purpose of paying death claims caused by war. The extra 15 cents will be collected with the regular monthly assessment and commences with the month of August. B. Juno and family autoed here from Washburn county to visit the Andrew Nelson family and other relatives. They came through all the way on state trunk line No.

11. Mr. Juno toid the Censor that this well marked line is a wonderful convenience to travelers unacquainted with the geography of the country. Kenneth DeWitt, who is still confined to his bed by reason of falling from a load of hay, is under the care. The lad sincerely thanks Mr.

and Mrs. Neil Dragne and all the good neighbors and friends for their kindly acts toward him in giving a benefit social at Liberty Pole, Sat; urday night, which was well patronized. J. W. Cade arrived from the west and is engaged in packing his personal belongings and shipping them to Sioux City, lowa, w'here he has purchased a residence property.

The place has a population of 70,000. His son Blaine is manager of the city light ing system. Mr. Cade, during his absence, traveled in Montana. He says some sections are badly hurt in crops crippled by drought, while others are reaping good harvests.

MOST NEW REGISTRANTS THIRTY-ONE SOLDIERS WENT THIS MORNING More Go Thursday Six Different Ail Assigned to Special War Activities All is action in war matters. Six different groups of boys are taken from the county seat today and tomorrow. This morning's thirty-one who entrained are all from the new registrants except two. In their honor a band concert was given iast night and a ringing patriotic address by Congressman John J. Esch, who was in the city on official matters.

It was one of the best we have had. And it was appreciated by the large gathering. Harold P. Proctor presided. At the court house this morning a farewell program was given, C.

J. Smith and Rev. J. J. Jacobson making spirited talks.

They were escorted to the train by the band, old soldiers and citizens. Captain Hariey E. Neefe of La Farge carried the colors at the head of the procession. Kansas City, 10 a. Aug.

14 LEONARD KK.LAND. Viroqua CARSON J. LAWRENCE, La Farge JAMES M. BUTCHER, LaFarge AMMON B. AMES.

Viroqua ROBERT BORRISON, Viroqua MELVIN OLSON, VLoqua LEONARD OLSON, Westby LELAND F. HANSON, Westbv ARTHUR NELSON, Viola RAYMOND SILBAUGH, Viroqua OTLS 1.. HOLMAN. Westby CARL HAGEN. Weatbv STANLEY NOVY.

Yuba PAUL HAI'GH, Yuba JOHN A. BLI'SKE. haseb -g LEWIS T. ONSAGER. Hillsoor MARTIN W.

STETZER, Hillsboro NORMAN P. LARSON. Chaseburg LANGAARD. Westby MAURICE JOHNSON. Chasehurg MELVIN M.

THOMAS. Ontario HARRY O. JOHNSON. DeSoto IVAN F. MAJOR.

LaFarge HARLEY NEEFE, La Farge OSCAR VV. LIUM, Viroqua ROBERT L. ADAMS, Virooua FRANCIS M. HENRY, Viroqua OSCAR J. SORDAHL, Viroqua Following are the other assignments today and Thursday.

Peoria, Illinois, 5 p. August 14 GEO. E. LINDEVIG, Westbv HARRY C. AIKEN, Chasehurg SELMERA.

HANSON. Westbv GUS J. HANSON, Westby MELVIN J. HAGEN, Westby Indianapolis, 10:00 a. August 14 LEE R.

SNELL, Viroqua HARRY B. POTTS, Viroqua HAROLD B. PARKER. LaFarge lowa lowa, 7:40 a. m.

August 15 JOE ROMAN, Viroqua JOSEPH A. RONKOSKI, Genoa Madison, 10:00 a. August 15 PIERCE QUA LEV. MELVIN SWENSON. Virooua EDWIN A.

NESSET. Westby GEORGE G. HARRIS. Ontario HHRLIE SHAFFER. LaFarge PALMER BLIHOVDE, Coon Valley Beloit.

a. Xugust 15 ELVIN S. STEVENS, Viroqua JAMES C. WILLIAMS, Ontario There is a call for six men for the five-day. period beginning August 26, for Camp Chiilicothe, Ohio, and for two men for special service the 30th.

They are Leslie Wood Hillsboro, and John H. Smeby, Westby. WAR NOTES With the departure of young Warren Hamilton to the front with las! squad of soldiers, goes the fourth son from the family of Lewiz Hamilton of Liberty town. And it is said Mr. Hamilton will have two other sons subject to military duty when the new registration law is in effect.

This is the fifth family in Vernon County that we know of having given four sons to the present great world war. Albert A. Briezowsky, son of J. B. ow-sky of Purdy, who has made his home with his brother at La Crosse for the past five years, has volunteered for service os an engine fireman and left for Vancouver.

Washington, where he will be stationed. Albert wrs in the draft, was examined and placed in special Class 1 as painter on account of being deaf in one ear. but it seemed to him they were slow about calling for the special men so made up his mind he could do something else for Uncle Sam. A1 is alright, and if he comes in contact with the Buna, his slogan is A letter says: Our top sergeant gets up on a box with his arms loaded with letters and calls out It goes along the line like wildfire. When it usually takes the men about five minutes to assemble for fire drill or police duty about two or three minutes for mess call.

bet that within thirty seconds the whole company is assembled when hear Mail is Then they all stand as silently as at a funeral so as not to miss a single name as the sergeant calls them out. Some go leaping and yelling with joy with two or three letters, or perhaps with one. The more unfortunate ones often leave with tears in their eyes. The day the mail comes in is a bigger day than pay day. (Do you take the hint, dear reader?) Mr.

J. O. Paulsen, a former town of Christiana boy, long a business man of Sparta, who has given four months to Y. M. C.

A. work at San Antonio war cantonment, arrived home for a month's furlough. DE SOTO ARGUS WAR ACTIVITIES Shirley Marchall received a letter from son, Howard, written on the 4th of July in a dugout with the American troops in France. Captain C. McCormick, 82 F.

who has been stationed at Ft. Still, Oklahoma, has been dered with a detachment of to the western coast for temporary duty. Four more of our citizens enlisted in the army. Denny Hastings went to Tampa. Florida, Sherm Hastings to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, Elmer Millor to Syracuse, New York, and Bennie Henderson to Kentucky.

Donald J. McCormick, youngest son of Mrs. Josie McCormick of this place, has enlisted in the medical reserve and is doing special work ot the University of North Dakota, which he has been attending for the past two years. Private Cleve A stationed in France, sent an interesting souvenir to his parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Ames, of De Soto, in the form of a letter written to the American soldiers by the king of England. The envelope hears this announcement. Message to You From His Majesty King George and the contents are: WINSOR CASTLE, April. 1918.

SOLDIERS OF THE UNITED STATES: The people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of Many Nations now fighting in the old world the great battle for human freedom. The Allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you and wish you God sped on your mission. GEORGE R. I.

LA FARGE ENTERPRISE WAR LOCALS Da Slandiford and Floyd Fulmer were home I from amp Grant the last of the week for a visit with relatives and friends. Dick Trappe arrived home Saturday and spent until Wednesday with home folks and He is now stationed at Camp Robinson. Delbert Blakely arrived home Saturday from Fort Loath. Boston Harbor, for visit I with his parents and other relatives and hit Deb ki looking fine and states that he likes army life very much. Mr.

sad Mrs. Sumner Pwil received a letter from their won Everett, in which he that is fee ing fine. He says that the band, of which a member, gives at towns along the line, and that while not at the front he is near enoagh to hear the of the guns and can see the lights at night. VIROQUA, WISCONSIN, AUGUST 14, 1918 BIG SUNDAY GATHERINGS ESOFEA BAND AT ASYLUM People Employ Day for Rest and Recreation and to Communicate with Acquaintances The meeting arranged by the County Council of Defense on the shady asylum grounds last Sunday afternoon productive of beneficial results. A good crowd assembled notwithstanding threatening weather.and the heavy rain which fell the night before.

A platform and good seating conveniences were provided by Superintendent Neprud. We have not the time or space to critically review the addresses delivered further than to candidly say they were four of the most practical, valuable and patriotic addresses rave ever listened to. They were full of teaching that everybody ought to know and be guided by. T. H.

Campion, district supervisor of agents, spoke'on "Agricultural Hon. W. L. Houser, U. S.

Livestock on Prof. R. A. Moore, head of the seeds and field crops department of Wisconsin university, lectured on Dr. C.

A. Minshall, veterinarian, discussed tuberculosis in live stock. Esofea Band picnic and harvest festival was more extensive than ever before and counted the largest crowd, undoubtedly one of the greatest ever assembled in the county in a countryplace. The beautiful Rentz grove and its surrounding fields were alive with people and the autos must have numbered close to five hundred. It was a joyous occasion, commingling good fellowship, religion.and patriotism.

The addresses by Senator J. Henry Bennett and Rev. O. Hofstead were crowded with wholesome subjects to consider these war times The energetic band boys put up a program that was attractive and appreciated. They must have netted a right smart sum in the sale of edibles and refreshments.

DEDICATION OF NEW CHURCH Next Sunday at North Are Invited Anew Methodist Episcopal church will be dedicated at North Clayton, four miles from Soldiers Grove, Sunday, August 18. A fine program for the day has been arranged. Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell of St. Paul, a great orator and one of the leaders of the Methodi-t church, will be the special speaker for the day He will give his great lecture on America in the New Saturday evening, August 17, for a nominal admission fee. Sunday afternoon, the 18th, he will dedicate the church, preaching also ir.

the morning. Also services in the evening. The ladies of the church will serve dinner and supper in the basement at reasonable ml music will be furnished at all services. Plan to spend the day with us; bring your friends. Don't forget tiie time and Clavton, August 18.

DANIEL HOGAN, Pastor. Hang Your Flags Correctly Our flag is so often displayed incorrectly that the Censor once more wishes to remind everyone that when the flag is hung against the wall the blue field should always be at the upper corner to the left of the person facing the flag when it is displayed horizontally, and the right hand upper corner when hung vertically. Dedicate Service Flag A fine program was given last Wednesday night at the Christian church when a service flag was dedicated. The address was given by Rev. C.

G. Kindred of Chicago, who spoke of the great questions involved in the war. Special music was furnished by Miss Blanche Thompson, Mrs. A. E.

Smith and Mrs. E. M. Nye. Over thirtystars were placed upon the service flag.

Some Grand Addresses The series of addresses given last week at the Christian church by Rev. C. G. Kindred, pastor of the Englewood Christian church, Chicago, were greatly appreciated by those who heard him. These addresses were given under the auspices of the Loyal Men's bible class.

Mr. Kindred is a forceful speaker and has done a great work in Chicago. The class is planning to bring other speakers to Viroqua during the coming months. To Consumers of Coal We have recently completed extensive coal sheds and our fall stock of coal is arriving and we are now prepared to deliver at once. Our special brands of coal are Black Beauty size for your kitchen range, Black Beauty lump for all other purposes.

We also have Virginia splint lump, the famous Kentucky durby and Old Ben Lump. All of the above kinds are guaranteed to give you satisfaction. We would appreciate your order. C. L.

Colman Lbr. Cos. Beef Restrictions Removed County Food Administrator Morterud was in from Bloomingdale on Monday, He told the Censor that all restrictions on the use of beef have been removed. That means, we suppose, that an individual or a family can have a providing they have the price. City Clerk Older has been appointed deputy food administrator to issuesugar certificates.

Wanted. Boys for Juvenile Band All parents who have boys that are interested in 'earning music, kindly call on Otto "drown at once. Band will start rehearsals about September Ist. i Boys from nine to twelve years of age prefered. STAR PROGRAM Tonight I WeS I The fiirl With if hampsgne armen A I nprriol Vox Feature.

S-i and Frida? a speeial in five parts, and Ford weekly in addition -IC-15e. i Saturday and The an I extra pmal Fox feat IV.lliam Fars num This a bif show 10-20f. The Lnclade jroer tax. ominr Fatty f'endelton Round Up, Berlin via America. Mrs.

J. I. Each receireo a letter from her eon, Sanders- in he atatea that he yet tine online and in nf health. spent July 4th in ad was om of 15.99 that took part in a parade that day. He also stated that he had horn nearly all over France and that the wheat crop there will be immense.

He Uo stated that he had eeen wat active service at the front? Drawn by Oaar Williams, Division of Pictorial Publicity. Food savings of millions of Americans during our first year of war enabled this government to send enormous food shipments abroad for our fighting forces and the Allied nations. Our savings in of a to 154,900,000 bushels; all of which was shipped to Europe. We increased our meat and fat shipments 844,600,000 pounds. This was America's from to our army abroad and the civilians and military forces of thn Allied nations.

WHO THE HARRISES ARE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN THE PRIMARIES From Governor to Bottom of Democrats Make No Filings for Local Positions August 3rd was the last day on which candidates for office in Wisconsin were permitted to file their nomination papers in order to have names placed on the official primary ballots. Asa whole there are fewer aspirants for official stations than on the average year. For state positions there is a full quota, representing all the parties, the greater number of filings being for state treasurer. Congressman Esch has no opposition for renomination on the Republican side. No democrat, has filed for state sen- ator in this district.

And in our coun- ty there are no democratic filings for i local positions, and a fewer number by the republicans than any year since the primary election was put in use. For coroner and surveyor there are no aspirants. For county clerk, sheriff and treasurer there are only one candidate. Following is complete list of primary candidates as filed with County Clerk Moore: FOR GOVERNOR L. PHILIPP.

Milwaukee. R. WILCOX, Emu JAMES N. A. MOEHLF.NPAH, linton L-WM.

Beloit. J. BENJAMIN. Milwaukee. S.

SEIDEL. Milwaukee. FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR H. EVERETT. Racine F.

NIC KERSON. Milwaukee. F. DJTHMAK. liarakoo W.

HOGAN. umberland. D. MEAD. Viroqua FRANK R.

DERRICK, Brodhead H. VINT. FOR STATE TREASURER JOHNSON. ith Madison. LEVITAN, J.

KOOPSELL. Sheboyyan. R. FRED LARSON, Ellsworth. J.

EGERER. hilton. H. HURf HILL. Marinette.

T. JAMES. Itlooro S. M. GEORGESES, Manitowoc.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL IIAVEN, Hudson BLAINE. Ilnsrobel. H. RYAN. Appleton.

H. FORW ARD. Oshkosh. REYNOLDS. Milwaukee.

S. SIGGELKO. Madison FOR CONGRESSMAN J. ESC H. La row.

ARTHLR A. BENTLY. La OLIVER NEEDHAM. Midway. FOR STATE SENATOR HENRY BENNETT.

Viroqua. BEC K. Viroqua. MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY CLARENCE 11. CARTER.

JULIUS T. IIAGE. Westby. DISTRICT ATTORNEY C. J.

SMIITH. Viroqua. H. P. PROC TOR.

Viroqua. COUNTY CLERK BEKLIE MOORE, Viroqua. COUNTY TREASURER AMEND BELLASD. Viroqua. CLERK OF COURT B.

I BALKY. HilUboro. A. D. HELGESON.

Coon Valley. C. P. WIIIITK, Stoddard. REGISTER OF DEEDS MELVIN C.

KNUDSON, Hamburg PAUL T. PAULSON. hriatiana. SHERIFF F. H.

ROGERS. Viroqua. Cutting and Shedding Commenced In a small way, tobacco harvest has commenced, opening this week among a few. The Censor witnessed opening of harvest on the Eckhart- Dyson crop adjoining the stock yards in this citv- Seven men were in the 8-acre field cutting and piling Tuesday afternoon. No person ever looked upon a handsomer or more thrifty sight than this clean, even, with leaves measuring as large as 3d inches.

This acreage will weigh up to 2000 or 2200 when cured. DEATH Ol YOUNG SOUDIEK A dispatch was received here this i morning announcing the death, at Jefferon Barracks, Missouri, of Warren Hamilton, of Liberty town, who left here last Thursday with the gToud of soldier boys. Not a word of explanation accompanied the message of sadness. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Hamilton, and was 22 years old. COAL! COAL! COAL! think because it is warm now that it will be December. Coal is moving now. Get it while you can. L.

C. BOYLE A BOX FROM HOME ALLIES IN NEW OFFENSIVE TAKE 75,000 PRISONERS AND 1000 GUNS IN TWO DRIVES Score a New Brilliant Victory in the Amiens Shells Coast and Sinks Ships Hard on the heels of their first drive, and before the Germans could reorganize their shattered forces after the beating they received when ejected from the Marne salient, the Allies delivered a powerful blow on the Amiens front. It was a complete surprise to the Huns, and for three days the British and French forces plowed ahead against comparatively feeble resistance. Now the German line has stiffened and gains are coming the enemy has been driven hack along a seventy-five mile front in places as much as fifteen miles, and it is very probable that he will be compelled to retire to the old Hindenberg line from which he debouched this spring, losing all of the territory for which he paid such a frightful price. In this last drive the allied forces took 40,000 prisoners and 700 guns, bringing the total for the two drives to 75,000 prisoners, 1000 guns and 10,000 machine guns.

These victories are having a profound effect upon Turkey, Bulgaria and Russia. The two former powers are both on the verge of a split with each other and both with Germany, while in Russia the Bolshevika government totters. Premier Lenine and Trotzky are reported to have fled to German protection while the Czerho-Slavok army is being joined by Serbs, Cossacks and The people of Ukraine and in fact all of Russia are bitter against Germany because of their shameful betrayal through the terms of the shameful Brest-Liiovsk treaty, and Russia may once more become a factor in the war on the side of the allies. A German U-boat shelled our coast, gassed a light house station and sunk a dozen small fishing latter one of our destroyers located a sub, gave chase and dropped seventeen depth charges where it submerged. Oil came to the more sub gone to Davy locker.

A CHILD KILLED AT WAR PLAY Crawford County Youths Handle Gun Resulting in Death The Prairie du Chien Press tells of a sorrowful fatality, reporting that Charles, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heavrin of the town of Utica, was the victim of a tragedy that has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. is the popular game with all the youngsters as well as the grown folks, and while the older people read the papers with eagerness as to the conflict across the sea, the i little ones with ears and eyes wide open listen and watch for anew wrin! kle in the play they arc going to stage iin the back yard. So it was with Charles Heavrin and two of Albert i little boys.

Erdman, the old! est of the Olson boys was trying to I put pep into their playing and went into the house to get the shot gun. In their play the weapon was discharged. The charge struck the Heavrin boy in the face and death resulted almost instantly. You Want Watches? I have a few military wrist watches 'at right rtrices. Examine them.

ED HARRINGTON. Important Announcement A. H. DAM, COMPANY wisEi to announce that they axe now located in THE ALLEN BUILDING on SOL TH MAIN STREET, formerly occupied by Fortney Lavold. They are stocking a very complete line of accessories and repairs and are now in a position to give the best and quickest expert service.

Mr. Local Business Man you realize that the advertising space cm be sold to outsiders at twice what yon pay? ESTABLISHED lo 5 COUNTRY CHUiiCH BURNED ROUND ABOUT STORM NOTES AND PROPERTY LOSSES Damage to Crops, Buildings and Other Things in Our Church Struck and Burned Storms and other elements have had their ill-effect of late with considerable resulting damage. Feared hail, however, has been little in evidence. C. C.

Bishop told the Censor of the calamity that came to Retreat section in the destruction of the Cos: rregational church building. During storm, last Wednesday structure was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. A crowd assembled immediately but not a scrap of paper or an article of furniture could be rescued, so quick and fierce was the spread of electrical flame. The church was erected 115 years ago during the pastorate of that old sainted character, William Haughton. It was his ideal religious home.

It has served the community well; its elimination is regretted. About SIOOO in insurance was carried on the building. Mr. Bishop, who gave us these details, says he is the sole member of the church left who contributed to its first establishment. Over in Ross and Brush Hollow section corn, tobacco and grain si ocks were downed flat on numerous fa; ms.

The barn and tobacco shed on the farm of Albert Robinson were blown down. His team of horses were under the wreck but apparently not injured in the least. His Ford car was also in the wreck, but not much damaged. In the same neighborhood a tobacco shed was wrecked on Albert farm. A little further north Joseph Appleman had a filo blown down.

During the storm early Sunday morning, a week ago, the store of the Zabolio company at Genoa was struck by lightning, but the only damage done was to knock down a steel sign in front of the building. Tollef Anderson of Sterling was in our office and said things in their neighborhood were disturbed by a heavy gale. He had a tobacco shed blown down and machinery therein damaged. Two Webers had sheds leveled, Carrie Fortune also one. outbuildings were damaged as were those at Peter Hexvold's.

FA 1 LED OF THE PROPER NUM BER The County Nurse Drive Produced Only Half Our Quota There is disappointment among the women and war workers who see their strenuous efforts for enlistment of student nurses rewarded with but fifty per cent of the necessary number. Seventeen for the county was asked. Sufficient number volunteered but some were deficient of necessary qualifications in an educational way. Those who have enlisted are: Dora Olson, Eunice Morgan, Ruby Jasperson, Maud Anderson, Della Kellicut, Celia Waldron, Fowell, all of Viroqua; Nell Long of La Farge, Lota Howard of Rockton. AUCTION SALE An auction sale of household furniture, will he held at the nee of Mrs.

M. Gulbrandson in the Second ward, Viroqua city, August I.tth, at 2 o'clock. The house and lot will also he sold at auction at the time..