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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Carried AWAY Another viroqua Girl

Another of those happy weddings for
which Viroqua is becoming famous, aud
which each time is liable TO remove
from local society the cream of the com
munity. occurred this Wednesday after
noon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Ellefson, when their only
daughter, Miss Ella, was united in mat
rimony to Mr.. A. L. Mcintosh of James
vile. The wedding guests We're confined
exclusively to relatives and few init
mate friends among the young people.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
J. A. Stemen After congratulations
came the wedding dinner. The young
couple left for GAINESVILLE on the evening
train. where their future home will be
made Miss Ellefson Is one of the most
charming ladies who Aas ever been
reared in this city, favorite always,
accomplishments exceeded by none,
thoroughly educated in all that blesses
womanhood, teacher in school and
church, in fact prize for any worthy
gentleman. Mr.. Mcintosh is a young
business man who bears an excellent
reputation. The wedding gifts were in
excellent taste useful and ornamental.
The guests from abroad were the mo.
ther and two brothers of the groom and
Oscar Jenson of Edgerton; Thos. Whittle
and J. F. w. Baumann Of GAINESVILLE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
SHOOTING AFFAIR AT GENOA.
clarent Hastings Empties Charge OF Shot In the
Person Of William Tibbetts.

In an alteration of which the CENSOR
lear1s little Of the facts, occurred at
Gonoa last Saturday afternoon, between
William Tibbets and Clarence Hastings
Tibbets is now in La Crosse for treat
ment and the Republican Leader of that
city says of the affair;
The condition of William Tibbets,
who was shot at Bad Axe by Clarence
Hastings is not much improved, Tibbets
was driving hcme with a load of wood
when he became engaged in discussion
with Hastings about base ball. 1t be-
came warm and Hastings it is alleged,
threw rocks at Tibbets who pulled ont
a revolver but the shots went wild of
Hasting, Tibbets. it is said, then went
home with his load and when he re-
turned Hastings, it is alleged, was wait
ing with a shotgun with the above re-
suits. An operation was performed yes
terday in which it was necessary to
remove one of the eyes, which had been
torn out by the shot. Itwas also neces-
sary to open the left arm to remove the
shot it contained. One of Tibbets' limbs
also contains large amount of shot
from the gun
Up to this time no arrests have been
made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Shooting Accident at Hiilsboro.

Ray Jeffries, son of John Jeffries. Geo.
Doan's boy and another lad had gone TO
the home of Prentiss Abbott to play
with his boys The boys were playing
in bedroom with pack of cards and
the Abbot boy, 8 years old, pointed to a
gun standing in the corner of the room
and told the boys to look at his gun, that
his father said he might have it when
he got big enough TO use it. With that
he walked over and picked up the gun
and said see me aim it, at the same
time drawing mp the gun and cooking it.
AS he did so the Jeffries boy jumped up
and asked to see the gun. At this juno
ture the gun was discharged and the
shot took effect in his hand, shoulder
and face. One shot penetrated the eye
and it was thought for day or two that
the ball of the eye must be taken out,
but later developments indicate that it
will not and that possibly the sight may
be preserved. The fore finger of the
hand was blown off and several shot
lodged in the shoulder. Sentry
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
An Excellent Attraction.

Not in the history of our local theatre
has any travelling company come so
highly recommended rs do the famous
Dalrymple Comedy combination which
commence a weeks engagement at the
Opera house next Monday night This
Is the same big organization that visited
our city during the fair week one year
ago and gave great satisfaction. This
season and unlike the average repertoire
company Mr.. Dalrymple has secured on
royalty list of plays that are new to
our play goers, including Brand of
Laiss, Sin andits Shadow, RED Cross
Nurse, "A Night Out" Lights O Lon
don" and Bosom Friend of Bowser. Z"
The VAUDEVILLE features introduce the
best that money can secure, presenting
the great Rosar trio lmusicai monarchs
of the world;) La Petite Eileen (clever
child artist and Alta Phipps, thus
continual performance and dollar show
for modern prices 10, 25, and 35 cents.
AS is usual ladies will be admitted free
on Monday night only. This admirable
company is well known to our theater
goers and as hundred are usually turned
away on opening night, would advise
you to have seats reserved at once "a the
theater probably will be packed from
pit do dome to witness the big scenic
production of Red Cross Nurse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Police officer Murdered at La Crosse.

The community was shocked Saturday
morning, by the Chronicles brief story
of the cold blooded shooting of PATROL
man Perry Gates, by three desperadoes
he was attempting to arrest. Mr.. Gates
was a good officer and he died in the
execution of one of the perilous duties
that may come to any policeman, any
day. He was as much q martyr to his
duty as any man who ever died upon the
field of battle. The sad event is one to
impress all good citizens, too many Of
whom are always too ready to critlclse
every act of policemen that can be con-
strued into the harsh treatment of men
they are compelled to arrest. 1t Is far
too common for good citizens to under
rate the dangers of policeman's bust
ness and to give too little credit for the
peace and safety the community so
generally enjoys, TO the vigilance Of just
such brave men as Perry Gates. This
sad lessen should ss an impressive one
in this locality. The murder vas com
mitted at about 1880 Officers Gates
and Schubert drove to Third and King
where they found three men, who upon
being accosted, faced them and were
ordered to halt As Gates jumped to the
ground, calling to the desperadoes TO srr
render themselves, fusilade of shots
were fred at him. He managed to fire
twice before he died The desperadoes
made good their escape and no trace of
them has been found A reward of $500
is offered for their capture.
Officer Gates was not unknown here.
He had the warm candy privilege on
our fair grounds for two years and was
to have the same privilege next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Millinery Opening Next Saturday.

In fall and winter millinery the ladies
of Viroqua and surrounding country are
invited to call at the store of Shearer &
Henderson next Saturday and in
spect the most exquisite line ever shown
in this section. Everything is complete,
fresh and of the best and most stylish
patterns and colors. Having just re-
turned from market they were able TO
make selections desirable for their trade.
All the latest novelties; nice line also
Of children's caps and bonnets. Don't
fail to call opening day, next Saturday
September 15 In Mrs. Norris old stand
on lower Main street
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
VIRooUA,s OPEN HOMES.

| The people of this city bid welcome to
the Methodist brethren who meet in
annual conference here this week. Our
homes are open for entertainment of the
two hundred members of the clergy and
many other visitors. Viroqua prides
herself on having an unusual number of
really good people, but our brethren of
the cloth" have rather overawei MS
with their goodness. 1t is no mean hon
or to have as our guests men who preach
and teach the better things of life to the
great body of citizens of this state. As
citizens we greet and bid thrice welcome
the members of the West Wisconsin
Conference.
Following is brief summary Of the
conference work as mapped out for the
seven days session:
Tuesday was devoted to the examina-
tion of candidates under the direction
of Frank M. Haight. The first session
of the conference opened today at the
church, with the celebration of the
Lords supper, followed by memorial
services for those of the conference who
have died during the year. Thursdays
services will begin with the six o'clock
prayer meeting at the church; business
session ut $50: anniversary of the W.
+. NJ. S. at two O clock; pentecostal SER
vice at the camp grounds from to 5, led
by Bishop Mallalieu; evening service ad-
dressed by NJ. @. B. Mason, correspond
ing secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and
Southern Education society. On Friday
the anniversary of the w. F. NJ S. will
be held at 2 o'clock, addressed by the
Bishop; afternoon pentecostal service
at the camp ground and evening meet
ing AT the church Saturday, ID. Sam
uel Plantz, president of the Lawrence
university, will lecture on sociology at
2;30, followed by an address on Brown
ing by Frank w Hall of Madison; pen
tecostal service from to 5, and evening
meeting addressed by W. A. Spencer
Sunday program will consist of six
clock prayer meeting, led by F. FL.
Harvey; conference love feast at taber-
nacle, presided over by Jesse d. Searls;
preaching service at 1890 at camp
grounds by Bishop Mallalieu, followed
by the ordination of deacons; preaching
al p. m, followed by ordination of
eldelo; preaching in the tabernacle at
7:30 p IN by w. A Spencer Confer
ence vii, close on Monday with early
prayer IN seting, and business and de-
votional ervice at $50 q. III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
county Crop Statistics.
made.

County Clerk Sherman has tabulated
the statistics as furnished him by the
different assessors of the county of grow
ing crops. The CEN; )R finds that there
We're grown this season 13, 054 acres of
wheat, "a, 773 of corn, 1854 Of oats,
$500 of barley, 1856 of rye, II of flax,
1000 of potatoes, 8, 800 of tobacco, 3d. $50
of cultivated grasses. growing timber
122, 204 acres, apple orchards $50 acres
and So, 093 trees; 507 acres of straw
berries
In tobacco Franklin leads the process
sion with 544 acres, Christiana second
with 4S0 acres, Viroqua town 446, Ster
ling 345. The amount was increased,
according to the reports, sos acres.
There is one peculiar feature in these
tobacco figures in this: That last year
Franklin produced 6i5 acres and the
amount given as 655, 600 pounds, while
Christiana grew 4l9 and it is given in
pounds as 7S6, $50 1t is more evidence
that the crop statistics as gathered are
deceptive and of little value.
The assessors reported 1f,97l cows in
the county valued at 1856. 79l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Trip to the Sunny South

Captain Silbaugh departed Rich
mond, Virginia, on Tuesday ming,
whore be will be for fortnig. rs the
representative of the Wisconi in Odd
Fellows to the Sovereign Grar d Lodge
of the United States. 1t Is distinction
Of which Viroqua and local 0ddfellow-
ship should feel proud. There are three
other representatives from the state, III.
Il. Manuel of Oshkosh, who with Mr..
Jackson Silbaugh represent the Grand
Lodge. and f. A. Bartlett oil Fond du
Lac and A. B. Whitman of ApI Teton, the
Grand Encampment. All iDur leave
Chicago the 18th, over the Be timore 81
Ohio making brief stop at washing
ton and Baltimore on the way II will
be the seventy-sixth session Of fhe Sover-
eign Grand Lodge The me ing is to
be held in the great hall on ne roof of
THE jefferson" one OF the fir est hotels
in this country. The body will contain
f69 members representing every state
and territory in the union and twelve
from the provinces of Canada. No
other foreign jurisdiction except Canada
sends representatives to the meeting of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Some re-
port to special deputy grand sire APP
pointed in the jurisdiction while the
European lodges have quasi -indepen-
dent organization, all however under the
jurisdiction of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of this country. Reports to the
coming session of the body show 3
membership Dec 81, 1895, of [ ,085, 572, a
net gain during the year of AZ, 500, which
is nearly twice that of the year before
OF this gain 81, S27 was in subordinate
lodge membership, 1882 female mem
bership. in Rebekah lodges and 1859
foreign subordinate lodge membership.
There was expended in relief last year
| 81, ,895, 4S9 80. The invested funds of the
order amounted to $27, TIA 364 72
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Man Found Dead.

To-day Levi Huntry, AN old soldier who
has been living in this county off and
on for number of years, was found
dead in cellar way in the rear Of Helt
& Sandmire's saloon. From the evidence
surrounding the affair it seemed as
though he had fallen from the railing
on which he bad been sitting. He was
about G0years Of age. -Richland Rustic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

Ii will be observed that the two great
races are slated for Wednesday and Fri
day.
The amusements will be more numer-
ous and better than usual and will EN-
brace line to amuse the old and please
the young. We enu..lerate few:
Kemp's hippodrome and wild west
show, which will give free exhibition
on the track each day of the fair. This,
in many respects is equal to Buffalo Bills
great aggregation
A band of Winnebago Indians viii be
encamped on the grounds and give war
dances daily in front of the grand stand
The smallest horse in the world will
be on exhibition; weight only 81 pounds.
The base ball tournament, in which
three or four of the best mines in west
ern Wisconsin will contest. This was
one of the most exciting featurs- of last
years fair. and it will probab Axceed
in interest last seasons tournanlR 1T. 1t
is not unlikely that at least thr games
will be played
The band tournament for goe-J prizes.
will insure plenty of music
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Wanted at Once.

Two good experienced canvassers with
teams TO sell corn huskers and shredders
in Vernon county. Only hustlers need
apply. E. THoRBUs 81 Son, Sparta.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Inspecf the Imnorted stnct.

Ib'.ve20 yearling Canadian bred rams,
Shropshire sheep and Poland Chinas
for sale. See our sheep at the Viroqua
Fair. q. FL TATE, La Fargo, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
READY FOR THE CAMPAIGN
VERNON COUNTY REPUBLICANS PUT A
STRONG TICKET IN THE FIELD.

The Republican Hosts Meet In Strong Array and
Amid the Greatest Enthusiasm Nominate the
Tieketthat VIII be Elected on November 9th
Every Town Represented BY Fuil Delegations and
Large Numbers Of Party Men cOngregate as
Spectators.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Paid.

Your admission to Vernon county
fair is paid with every purchase of IS. 90
in any department except grocery.
w. T. LINDEMANN q Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

At the close of the first formal ballot
Chairman Hill declared Mr. Mains nom
mated On calls he appeared before
the convention and briefly acknowledged
his appreciation of the favor
The register Of deeds nomination was
an easy victory for T. o. Mork, who
received 81 votes on the first ballot, to Is
for Clarence Z. Culver os Ontario, and
fol Gulick Hetland Of Jefferson. The
ballot was declared formal and Mr.
Mork becomingly returned his thanks
for the same.
The race for surveyor was as follows
W. H., Knower ........ SO 81
. J. Lind ......................... "a, II Il
L. D. Oiutf.-.. .s...-.-ss'- ss.--..ss.... % 81
Mr. Knower was declared the nom
inee on the second ballot.
On the selection of chairman for the
county central committee, ID. O. Ma
honey received 66 votes and G.. J. Smith
80 Mr. MahOney was declared elected,
and upon call addressed the convention
briefly, predicting republican success all
along the line. He asked hearty CO.
operation of all party men.
J. Henry Bennett was unanimously
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Hillshoro Fair a Great Success.

The east-end fair at Hillsboro attract
ed quite number of Viroqua citizens
and in this neighborhood' as IL ana from ,I,
every community east Of THIS city. The
attendance was large and all report a
good exhibit, fair weather and hotly
contested programme Of racing. Miss
Pothea Hanson of this city, was judge
in the class on fancy and ornamental
work. In the racing classes Viroqua
horses got quite nibble at the money.
In the free-for-all pace W. II. Logy' s
Levarth won first money, and third in
the 2:20 pace; Minshall's slippery Mer-
riam took first in the 22S trotting
Win eiorsline's Nutvill captured first
money in the 2:2S pace, and his Alcymed
third in the 240 trot. His runner Ocar-
no took first in { mile and second in the
mile race. Charley Browns June B.
was fourth in the 2.40 trot Everybody
present acknowledges the usual hospi-
tality extended by Hillsboro citizens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
The Big FAIR NEXT yEEK
EVERYTHING poRTENDS THE socIETY'S
GREATEST nEETiNG.

The Four DAYS Will be Full Of Interest 10 Agricult
urists, Stock Breeders, Sporismen aad all Who
Come to See the Big Show-rhe Rscs Meet to
Exceed Past Efforts-Amusement Attractive and
Plenty
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Bosshard are

Mr.. and Mrs Uscaf BOssnafu aIe
visiting relatives in this city.
Judge Lyons and wife Of Madison
were guests at the asylum on Tuesday
Maine went republican by b. 900
majority on Monday, the greatest VIC
tory ever recorded in the state except
the landslide Of 1895
Commissioners Tilton took four chill
d-en of Mrs. J. l. Burnett, three to ten
years of age. TO the Sparta state school
on Tuesday.
Ladies' of the Westby Norwegian
Methodist society will hold their next
meeting at Rev. EndersOn' s, mile from
Blooningdale on September 20. Supper
from to O'Clock. Everybody invited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-12

Come to See the Big show-rhe Rscs Mest to
Exceed Past Efforts-Amusements Attractive and
Plenty.
Unless all signs fail Vernon county
will see her greatest agricultI raj fair on
Tuesday, Wednesday, THU sda nd
Friday of next week. Nothil z b ul
weather will prevent this. u lal
efforts are being put forth IL tf I'd.
More money viii be expend I he
different departments, and bel : a
general awakening all along q & ne,
and determination for { " ng
affair. 81
The crops have yielded hou.- : lily
and farmers and all other clt $50 = ave
been blessed in material way. = rest
work is completed and grand : day
and jubilee should follow. Th : sno
time or place so fitting for re- : n of
all hands as at the county fair asssdred
crowds and good weather will make the
annual axhibition a success; all other
arrangements are provided for.
There is something for everybody in
the numerous classesl
Supt Gardner has full charge of the
educational department which will be
complete and interesting.
THE SPEED PROGRAM
The racing department will certainly
eclipse any effort in this line ever put up
here. More money in purses is offered
than in the past and the inducement as
sures the best and greatest field Of racers
ever brought together here. Following
ara tha
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
Hints 70 Voters.

Don't belong to political party sim
ply because your father belonged to it.
Use your own judgment He's probably
dead and it's your duty to be alive
Don't vote for phrty this year, sim
ply because you voted for it four years
ago. Don't be slave but free man.
Every election has its own questions
and its own responsibilities.
Don't be afraid to break away from
your party, if you think it's wrong in
platform or candidates. Vote for your
convictions. The party is nothing to
you, but the welfare Of the republic is.
Don't believe what the party organs
say--thcy'rc bound to argue for their
side publicly, regardless of the private
convictions OF the writer's. There arc
plenty of Democratic editors working
on Republican journals and OF Repub-
lican writers grinding out editorials in
favor of Democratic policies. If you
can afford it, take papers on both sides
and form your own opinion.
Vote as patriot and not as parti-
san, for the good OF the country-Cath-
olic Columbian.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-08-04
The Art of Talking Well.

It is better to be frankly dull than
pedantic.
One must guard ones self from the
temptation OF talking shop" and of rid
ing ones "hobby."
Whatever sets one apart as capital
81" should be avoided.
A joke or humorous story is depend
ent upon its freshness for appreciation.
Some emotions will not bear warming
over"
1t is no longer considered good form
to say word against any one. An ill
natured criticism is social blunder.
Gossip, too, is really going out of fash
ion.
True wit is gift, not an attainment.
Those who use it Alright never yield to
the temptation of saying anything that
can wound another in order to exhibit
their own cleverness. It is natural and
spontaneous. "He who runs after wit
is apt to catch nonsense"
Talk that has heartiness in it and the
liveliness and sparkle that come of light
heartedness and innocent gayety, is a
fairly good substitute for wit.
Offer to each one who speaks the
homage of your undivided attention.
Look people in the face when you talk
to them.
Talk Of things, not persons. The best
substitute for wisdom is silence.
1t is provincialism to say Eyes, sir"
"no, ma'am," to ones equal
Have convictions of your own. Be
yourself and not mere echo.
Never ask leading questions. We
should show curiosity about the con-
Germs of others only so far as it may
crafty them to tell US.
Draw out your neighbor without cat
echizing him. Correct him, if necessary,
without contradicting him. Avoid man
nerisms.
Strive to be natural and at ease. The
nervousness that conceals itself under
affected vivacity should be controlled,
as should the loud laugh.-Mrs. Bur-
ton Kingsland, in the August Ladies'
Home Journal.