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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
A Great Success, the Viola Fair.

The hundreds of Viroqua people who
visited the Viola fair, last week, have
occasion to congratulate their enter
pricing neighbors on the great success
attained in their second attempt at fair
holding. The weather-man was decid-
eddy on their side, and lnore perfect
weather for an outdoor gathering could
not have been desired. The attendance
was, on a conservative estimate, 8, 500
on Thursday, and about 1000 less the
day following. There is little TO criti-
else in the fair management. they did
their very best to satisfy exhibitors and
visitors, and they succeeded well. In
nearly all departments the show was
highly creditable, especially in stock,
field crops, fruits and ladies fine handi-
work. Fridays racing program was
the best exhibition of speed given in
western Wisconsin this season. In the
free-for-all pace Minshall's Vernon was
an easy winner in straight heats against
such well known speedy animals as Miss
Sherwood and Barney Mccoy, horses
with race records of 2.12 to 2:15, but
they were simply not in it with Viroqua's
favorite animal The little horse seemed
to be in perfect condition, and could
have shaded his time by two to four
seconds If necessary. He paced the
three heats without a break OF urging.
In the first his mark was lowered from
2:194 to 2:154, making new record for
himself and the track. Minshall's Slip
perry Merriam took second money in
the 2:25 trot and Cheatam Boy third in
the 2:29 trot. Fred Stoll, Griffin Bros,
G. J. Smith and others of this place
were successful in securing ONE of the
best premiums in the cattle, sheep and
hog classes. All the conditions were so
favorable that the society ought to clear
from $500 to $500. which will give it a
good start toward wiping out indebted
ness. The fair has been a good adver-
tisement for Viola.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
The Coon Valley Celebration.

Last Sundays celebration of the semi
centennial settlement of Coon Valley
section congregated fully three thousand
people. The day was beautiful and the
people came from all the surrounding
country, La Crosse, Viroqua and many
remote places sending large delegations.
The exercises partook of a religious and
pioneer nature. They were held on the
church grounds where all the necessary
details for convenience of the people
had been arranged. The pastor of the
parish acted as chairman of the day.
Hedge Larson gave a very comprehen-
sive review of the early settlement and
establishment of the town and church
and "reminiscences OF old settlers. 1t
was a very complete history of that sec
ton. He was followed by Prof. Ras-
mus B. Anderson, of Madison, who
spoke for an hour and a half in the Nor
wegian tongue, and delighted the large
throng with a splendid address. Col.
Butt talked on army life in an interest
ing way; @. J. Smith, Judge Mahoney
and Martin Bergh following with brief
and pointed talks. Peter N. Brye, the
first town officer, teacher and general
counselor for the early settlers, was
present, and evidently took satisfaction
in reviewing the changes in community
and people. The La Crosse Normanna
singing society and the Viroqua cornet
band provided excellent music. The en-
tertainment and refreshment furnished
were excellent in quantity and quality,
and the promoters of the semi-centen-
NAL celebration have reason to congrat-
ulate themselves over the general sue
cess of the occasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11

In renewing his CENSOR subscription
Mr.. G. L. Wood, who removed from
jefferson to Sparta a few years since,
writes concerning his prospects as a ber-
nv and pickle farmer: Il am not in
anyway dissatisfied with Sparta as a
home. 1t is true VIC came here in a bad
time to engage in the berry business,
but we have gained some valuable ex-
perience and expect to make some o
ey out of berries yet. Indeed, our ber-
ries this year paid US 500 per acre
above expenses, which is not by any
means to be disposed. Do we raise pick
les? OF course. Everybody does. And
there is good money in pickles, too. |
am sorry that l cannot tell you that /
raised the banner acre of cucumbers
this year, but the fact is another fellow
did it. He delivered 1856 bushels of
pickles. which brought him $116 and
some odd cents, while / had to content
myself with $500 from An acre. How
ever, there is another year coming, and
/ expect to do better next time. The
pickle factory is a uccess There are
already $40 acres contracted for next
years crop. which viii be increased to
300 or a little more
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
AT THE VERY SEAT OF CULTURE.
DR.. Porter Down in Old Boston With the Farmers
National Congress-Po Points to Vernon County as
the Garden Spot for Good Soil : Notes of Travel
and About the Contention.

EDITOR CENSOR left the fertile
prairies of Vernon county, Sept. Both,
for the great meeting of farmers in the
cradle OF liberty, which began October
Bird and continues four days. We passed
over b fertile Plains of Illinois, Indi-
ana n Ohio, but saw better crops, and
indications of better soil on the road
from Viroqua to Sparta than on any
other part Of our route. May the YER
non county farmers continue to add fer
tility to their soil instead of robbing it
of it's most valuable elements, and then
when they go abroad they can say, Il
live in the garden of the Mississippi val
ley
On my trip from Chicago here, I rode
IN the car with quite a number of Iowa
and Wisconsin friends, whom / met at
1T. Worth last winter. Hon. f. d. Co
burn, secretary of the Kansas Board of
Agriculture, We're with us as were Prof.
Short and Ii. G. Adams and President
OF the Congress, Ex-Governor Hoard.
Gov Hoard makes a fire presiding Off
Ger aud the congress seems to have lost
its head when Hoard is away.
Faneull Hall was cold the first day
and Rev. Mr.. Graves of fremont Tenn
pie. u chaplain, invited us to sttend
church there next Sunday, promising to
make ithot encughfo us all. Weprom-
ised to put Hoard in the pulpit. l doubt
not the governor would surprise the
cultured Bostonians with ideas on res
ligious matters, but | doubt if he would
be al orthodox as when he preached for
the M~ethodists in Wisconsin two score
years ago. 1t is really inspiring to sit
n this old hall, sacred to every Ameri-
can, and hear the references made to
events which have transpired here and
all around us. Last night. after full
days program, including addresses of
welcome by Mayor Quincy, Gen Apple
ton, and a representative OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce, and responses by
Hoard, Stahl, Clayton and Whitmore,
and speeches by DIR. Goodell of the Mas
sachusetts Elk Station, and by the secre-
taries of the Massachusetts and New
Jersey Boards of Agriculture, delegate
from Indiana, named Babcock, got up
and gave the most interesting talk of the
day. 1t was full of good sound sense.
The president called time twice, and
we called "go on" Babcock said that
the voices of Webster and Phillips and
Sumner resounded in this old hall once
and he wanted to hear his voice resound
there too. Faneuil Hall is being thor
oughly renovated inside and the old
paintings are removed. 1t no longer
has the appearance, inside, of an old hall.
The discussions of the papers SO far
have been rich. We have Van Houten,
and DR.. Reynolds, and Major Alvord,
and the secretaries of Boards of Agri-
culture from half a dozen states, and a
host of men who write for the agricult-
ural press. The Chicago Record man is
along with us and / gave him a list of
our delegates to publish, which has
gone over the wire. We have Mr.. VIM.
L. Dudley, of West Salem, as a delegate
and his bright young granddaughter
accompanies him. G. v. PORTER.
Boston, Mass, October A, 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
First Publication October IL, 1894.
PROBATE NOTICE


Notice of application for final settlement.
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE-N
the matter of the estate of Svend jacobson
Kaarstad, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Michael
M.Kaarstad, administrator OF the estate of Syend
jacobson Kaarstad, deceased. representing
among other things hat he has fully admins
tered the So i'd estate. and praying thai q time
and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account OF his administration, and that the
residue of the said estate be assigned to such
persons as are by Law entitled to the same.
1t is ordered, that aid application be heard
before me, st my Office in the city of viroqua, on
the 18th day OF November, 1899. at 10 O'Clock a. M.
And it is further ordered, that notice of said
application and hearing be given to ali persons
interested. by publishing q copy of this order for
three weeks successfully in the Vernon County
Censor, a newspaper printed in said county, pre-
vious to the time appointedfor said hearing.
Dated this l9tti day Of 5 spt. A. 1889.
Blythe Court. ID. O. ,HoNEY County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
CONGREGATIONAL CALENDAR.

Mid-week meeting is growing. Let
others join us next Thursday evening
at Z 80.
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach a harvest home sermon. Sub
iect. When the Folders in the Shock"
Appropriate decoration In the e
ing. Triumph of Heroic Lives, an old
Picture with some new Lessons" This
is a sermon for all who are not too old
to grow.
Junior Endeavor at 4 o'clock, En-
deavor society at $50. Subject, Lost
Opportunities, to be led by a leading
member of the church All endeayorers
ard others viii be present.
Our state convention of the Y. P. s. c.
E. meets at GAINESVILLE, October 1922.
We hope so have a delegate from our
society.
This church is to have a novel enter
tainment in the opera house toward the
last of the month Look out for date
and nature of the program.
The Vernon county Ministerial Asso-
citation. of which the pastor is president,
will meet next Monday at 1s30, IN the
| city library. Election Of officers and q
paper by the Rev. VIM Haughton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
irst publication October 18th. 1894.
B NOTICE.
Order Limiting Time and Notice.

OrQtl LlluHtuS AAab aAA 49,
VERNON COUNTY C0URT-IN PROBATE.
State OF Wisconsin, County Of Vernon.
In the matter OF the estate Of Joel r. outcelt
deceased.
on The application OF John H~olIenbeck admin
istrator Of the estate of Joel r Outcelt, late OF
Vernon county, deceased, no one having reqair.
ed the appointment of commissioners on said
estate:
II Is ordered, that oil. creditors ars required 20
present their claims and demands against the
said Joel r, Outcelt deceased. for examination
and allowance. on or before the FIRST Tuesdsy or
April, A, D., 1900. which time Is hereby ailcsss-
and limited Tor thst purpose.
III In further ordered that all claims ana oe-
msnds of all persons against the said Joel Z,
Outcelt. deceased will be received examined
and adjusted before this court, 81 lie court room.
iu the court house, IL the city OF FiroquA, ID
said county st regular terms thereof, appointed
TO be held on the first Tuesday OF Apr1i. lsc",
and all oredftors are hereby notified thereof.
Ii is further ordered. that notice OF the
time and mace at which said claims and DE.
mauds will be received. examined and ad1nsteo
a. aforesaid. and Of the time hereby limited foi
creditors 10 present their claims. be given os
publishing 5 copy Of this order and notice ici
foar weeks successfully. once IN each week
in the Vernon Counsy Censor. q newspaper
published in the city Of yiroqus. in said county
! the nrst publication to be within 10 dsss HOE
the date hereof.
| By the cosrt4 D. o. nAHoNkf, County sasss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
First White Rnrn Lady.

1t has just been ~ascertained that Mrs.
Louisa DeChamp of this city, is the
first born white woman inside what Is
now the state of Wisconsin. She was
born in Prairie du Chen in 1902 and
still lives here with her daughter. Her
father was Perrie LaPointe who was
quite a prominent figure in the early
history Of Prairie du Chen, having
come down from Green Bay along IN
179O's and he and his wife We're pure
Canadian Trench. Mrs DeChamp IS %
years old AMI just as hearty at the able
as many a young person and can tell a
story or some history of the place ven
ty-fve or eighty years ago, Just as read
! ily and accurately as though 1t hap
! pened yesterday. She is blessed with
| fifteen grand-children and nine great
! NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. du Chen Union
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
Best STYLES OF Millinery at westby.

Miss Bergena Ballsrud, the Westby
milliner, having just returned from
market, where she selected the latest
styles of up-to-date goods, desires the
ladies of that vicinity TO make inspec-
ton of her stock. Miss Clara Nelson,
an expert trimmer of Chicago, is In the
employ of Miss Ballsrud, thus insuring
patrons the most tasty and stylish head
wear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
GENOA

wITCRAFT RIDGE, Oct .6.-Long time since
we heard from this ridge and will let you
know whether we are alive or not We have
dry weather but sunshine -. Our friend. Mr..
William wftcraft, has been very low for a
long tine and Is not expected to live. DR..
Trowbridge is doing the best be can for him.
All the rest are well. doing their fall work
was a lively time, last Friday night There
was a large crowd present and all enjoyed
themselves. SUN SHINE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
HAMRURG.

~CHAsEBURG. Oct, 9-The semi centennial
tended by people from our burg. Sunday.
The solid fill recently constructed over the
wash,out OF lastJune y now reaay Ior tDe
from Chicago where he spent last week In at
tending the Mississippi Valley Medical Con-
gress, and visiting Chicago hospitals. He
other notable men at the autumnal festival
celebration in I hicago at that time -. Mrs.
Jerome favor from Spring Vile. spent a few
DAYS with Mrs. Moe. i. Mrs. Gausche of Chip
monkcoo,ey, visited Mrs Gust Grosskoup
last week. Miss Natwick and Miss Silbangh
went to Coon Valley on their wheels, last
sunday 49,. Charley Wards sale last Saturday
was largely attended. C-HAsEBURGITE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
dissolution Notice.

Know all men by these presents, that
the CO partnership heretofore existing
between f. III. Burlin and W. s. Arnold
under shs firm name of Burlin q Arnold,
is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved
All accounts of the old firm are payable to
the new one. F. II. BURLIN,
w. SARNoLD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
Ready for Feed Grinding.

The undersigned will open his mill
for feed grinding on October 18th, on
Bishop Branch. With new machinery
/ will be able to do more and better
work than ever. PERLY HAYS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
Good Horses Wanted.

Having just returned from the east,
where / disposed of two loads of fine
horses, I desire to buy two carloads OF
equally as good animals. Feed and get
them in fine shape and / will be after
them in two or three weeks.
HE. LIGHT, the Buyer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
wooD WANTED.

Seyenty-fve cords dry four foot oak
wood wanted by Joint School District
NO. l, city and town of Viroqua. High
est market price paid. See the under
signed. c. M. BUTT, Dist. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
Dated.sept. 9Th. 1899.

-Don't be led astray and lei. 10 be-
ieve that there's somethin g just as good
as Rocky Mountain Tea. There's moth
ing half as good. A. J. johnson g. Co.
Druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
From the Brain and Pens OF the censor's
Live County and village Writer'S.



MT. TAB0B, OctG-A. 7. Boldon and wife
called TO La Crosse. Monday, 10 attend the
funeral of their brother in-law. Clarence
~stoddard, who died at Texacara. Arkansas.
last Friday, of typhoid fever, after four
weeks illness. His wife get to him about 5
hours before he died, and brought the re.
mains 20 Lacrosse. and from there TO Ontario
where he was laid to rest in the beautiful
cemetery on the hill overlooking the Kicka-
poo river. Clarence was we'll Known at On
tario, where his aged parents. three brothers
and two sisters reside. A wife and one child
are left to mourn hisuntimelv death. Clarence
was a member of the A. o. u W. and Forest
ers and carried $1,000 In each ORDER. Prot.
Julius S~tackman, the old time master Is con
Quoting a singing s,hool at the Eairview
church. two nights in the week, and il seems
nice to have him with US again In this work
-. Miss Glennie DE Witt Philip Boidon. MIR.
Lee, the psdagogue in Johnny Cake" Mr..
Emmett, w. BoldOn and several Others are
taking music lessons from Prof. Stackman
At Roldon % making some repairs on
his house, granary and hem house. which
adds to the comfort and looks of his farm...g
several Y. BIS attended the conference at
Ontario last week. Miss Edith Eagle. OF
Union Centre, IS spending a few days visit
Ing friends ~ Forest......I In this, our first LETT
ter To- ne CENSOR, and succeeding ones, we
SNAIL Dc Tor a FAIR DEAL FOR ALL.
AE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
ARRIED

"a. VIM. #. SNoDGRAss and LILLE WI.soM
ooth OF Webster. by John Jefson, Justice of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
School Report.

Report I the first month OF lie Elk RIM
school, to- OF Liberty. district No. 9. begin
ning Aug. q, and ending, Sept. Isl: No. en-.
OF lays attendance 6g2; average daily after.
lance 40. Those neither absent or tardy.
Helen, Burl and Mable Buchanan. Dora Hays.
Aace 1ennlngsl walter and Mable Miller,
mr. and Rena storer. Tardy but not absent.
Edna and Julia Jennings, Julia 3naarIy.
nosent out one day or less, Rena aud Oscar
Gonnor, Dwain KeIlicut aud Mer-i 10 wilson.
Inc pupils have been very regular ia at
tendance, industrious and kind, have the bess
wishes OF their teacher. DORA e RExNe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11

1t is high time to commence TO pre-
; about your homes for winter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-10-11
JEFFERsnN

VALLEY PARK, Oct. 2.-Mrs. Nels Erickson
asn old and respected resident of Jefferson,
passed away after a long Illness, to the land
where her husband had preceded her about
ten years ago. leaving three sons to mourn
her loss. A large number of friends and ac-
quaintances paid fheii respects to The de-
ceased, n was buried at Purdy Lutheran
cemetery, Sep, ~ -. Miss Tilda Natwick is
teaching her second term of school in the
NOTTINGHAM district. and is giving satisfac-
tion... The child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Call
IS improving In La Crosse, after an operation
jus Groh. travelling salesman of Rising
sun. passed through the valley =. Ed. Lar
son, on Bangor. formerly of Bristow, came
down to attead the fair....Mrs. Ole Knuts0n
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Jim Ste
phen. j. ID. Cade says he thinks he took the
largest load to the fair. numbering is ...Nels
Bert Hendrickson and Jonah Egerson made
a flying trip to Victory. u. s. & co.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-02-10
published by authority OF the Auditor Of Public Accounts Of the state
Of Vrginia)

ANNUAL STATEMENT FoR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 81,
1893, or THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED
Stairs BRANCH oP THE CALIFORNIAN INSURANCE COM
PANY or EDINBURGH, ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS or
THE KINGDOM or GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. MADE
70 THE AUDITOR oF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
u. $. Manager. Chas. II. Post Asst Manager, N. "A. Mcneil.
Principal Office in the u. S., 27-29 Pine St., New York City.
General Agent in Virginia, Virginia Trust Company; resi-
dencc, Richmond, Va,
Organized or Incorporated, A. d, 1905; commenced business
in the u. S., September, 1890.
l. CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock subscribed $2,6s7, 500 90
Amount Of capital stock paid up in cash. 49,. - 537, 500 O0
Amount of capital stock unpaid. :. .........t 2,150,000 OF
II. ASSETS.
Account of Bonds Of the United States, and of this
State and ofothcr States, and also of Bonds of
Incorporated Cities in thisSfate and ofaH other
Bonds and Stocks, owned absolutely by the Co.
Market
Par Value. Value
u. s. Government Bonds,
Reg. 4 per cent. 1907 $4,000 $780, 900
New York City Gold Bonds
81 per cent 1922. .... 12s, 900 136,250
New York City Gold Bonds
81 per cent. 1925. . 100000 1O9,250
Central X. r. of New Jersey
General Mortgage Gold
Bonds, S per cent. 1887. 10000 1922
BALTIC. & o. Reorganization
Certificate for First Mort.
Gold Bonds, when issued,
4 per cent. 1913. ........ 100000 $1,000
Penn. & N. Y. Canal e. X.
X. Co.'S consol. Mortg'e
Bonds, 4 per cent. 1889. 100000 $1,000
N. Y,,C Isl. L. K. r. Co.'S
First Mortg. Gold Bonds
4 per cent. 1887. ..... $1,000 $1,000
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-02-10
V. DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE YEAR.

Gross amount actually paid for Loss
es Including LOSSES occurring In
previous years. ..s ..as.s,..... $ os0ysOi 6s
Deduct all amounts actually received
for Salvage whether on losses Of
the last or Of previous years), and
all amounts actually received for
Reinsurance, In other Companies.
Total deduction ~, .,,....... i34,324 81
Net amount paid during the year for Losses. ,. 946,477 II
Cash Dividends actually paid Stockholders (an't
OF Stockholders dividends declared during the
year, 100000 ...,.,.. ."."e.... 1910 90
Paid for Commission or Brokerage ...s.n.... 292,726 n
Paid for Salaries, Fees, and all other charges Of
officers, clerks, agents, and all other employees 1899 90
Paid for State and Local Taxes In this and other
States. ..........'e .....-""..~." 1850 0s
All other payments and Expenditures. {. 49,. 1908 IS
Internal Revenue Tax. 1850 SO
Aggregate Amount OF Actual Disbursements dur
ing the year, In Cash 4.,... .,-,....., 5 1,530,6T n
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA DURING THE
YEAR.
Fire.
Risks written -. u +, =. 1870 47 90
Premiums received (gross) .,...,.....s.t. 1907 80
Losses paid ~, .tr5llt14 13.t.., a,A,4@.., $3.50 IA
LOSSES incurred i. ..3 +. .....>... $3.50 ~
(Signcd) HAROLD HERRIcK President.
lSigned) GEO. W. DEWEY, Secretary.
State Of New York, City Of New York-ss:
Sworn to January %, 1899, before
Seal
of rHos. MOON Notary Public.
Notary.