Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-21


ster, have gone to Merrill to work in tn
Hazen hotel.
"A. II. Rolfe was 6. town of Stark
caller to-day. He reports the loss of tw,
valuable horses of late
Miss Ethel Cobb has been absen
from her station at the telephone centra
for week, caused by sickness
Howard Miller. who is connected
with the government weather bureau
service, has been transferred to Missouri
John Cummings, a former citi zeI
of this town, is alb aut to remove to Ian
sing. Iowa. and open a furniture store
The Ma pie Grove cheese factory
between La Fargo and Viola, was open
ed for the season by d S. Simmons, last
week.
Spring is here-that is the first har.
binger of that desired season is with us
the organ grinder He came in on the
fresh blizzard of Monday.
Mrs. N. J. Deaver of the Second
ward, is very i'll. Her daughters Mes
danes Groves and Stout of Ross, have
been here caring for her
County Clerk Sherman drove TO
LaFarge on Saturday Mrs. Sherman,
who has been caring for sick sister
there, returned home with him.
20. f. Black, well known attorney
of Richland Center, diel ,.ged 60 years
of paralysis of the brain. He was dis
trict attorney for several terms.
Grand Master Silbaugh is at New
Richmond to conduct the dedication of
the new Odd Fellows temple. Their
entire property was destroyed by the
cyclone.
Our Westby correspondent reports
| the sudden death of liver Lium, an old
and highly respected citizen of that vii
lstge, while pursuing his duties on Sun
day afternoon.
M. JsDoherty, Grand Deputy of the
| United Workman order, is in the city on
official work AS result of his labors
several additions have been made to the
membership here.
| "A number of female operators from
the tobacco warehouses in this city, have
gone to Soldiers Grove to accept like
employment there, where strike has
been OF for some days.
Miss ibbie Spellum has resumed
her old accustomed place behind the
counter at Lindemann q Cos store
With her father they will occupy the
house vacated by Oscar Spellum and
family.
Every republican should make it
point to attend his caucus for the nomi-
nation of ward officers and selection of
delegates to the city convention Re-
member the ward meetings open at
o'clock and continue for one hour, next
Saturday evening.
The past has been one of the widest
and rawest weeks of the winter A biz
zard of the western variet has prevailed
one hour while for the next the sun
shone brightly. 1t has been cold and dis
agreeable most of the week, in fact old
time March weather.
| The B, BIS. will give a ham and
egg supper at the Church of Christ par
lors on Friday evening from $50 to 7
o'clock. Price Is cents. Miss Eva Nor
rison has been elected to the presidency
of the society and this will be the first
supper given under the new manage
ment
This is the time when the farmer is
laying in his spring supplies and the
time when the wise merchant advertises
his wares that he may get them to come
and examine and buy his goods. Be
courteous gentlemen, invite the people
o come in and see and buy your goods.
| "A Tomah contractor was in the city
on Monday, endeavoring to purchase
brick for public building now under
construction at that place. Mr. Foster
was unable to supply him with the
quantity desired. This speaks well for
the reputation of Viroqua brick.
Charley Culver was in the city to-
day and made date for Fisk & We'll
don's fine orchestra to visit this town
and give big ball at the Opera hall.
They have travelled over the entire west
this season and met with great success.
| April 9th is the date selected for their
appearance here.
There has not been season in cen
years when so many farmers have got
ten ont saw logs and hauled them to
the nearest mill to work up for building
purposes. The high price paid for lum-
her has much to do with this matter.
New tobacco sheds, houses and barns
will be constructed in all directions, in
dicating unusual prosperity among our
people.
"A representative of the Elgin Cream
cry Company visited this city on Friday
to look up the prospects of establishing
aplant here. He viii return and hold a
public meeting with this matter in view.
A well conducted crermery would be of
great benefit to the town and surround
ing country. The Vestby creamery has
been doinga a very successful business for
several months.
%. F.. Patterson and family loaded
their personal effects at Stoddard and left
for their new home in Minnesota, on
Tuesday. Mr.. Patterson belongs to one
of the pioneer families of Harmony, a
splendid citizen in every walk of life and
his departure fort new fields is greatly
regretted by all acquaintance.
Prof Kronson, the eye specialist. is
with us for Wednesday and Thursday of
this week, at the Park Hotel. His repu-
tation as a skilful operator and filter of
glasses has brought him increased bust
ness with each succeeding visit. People
should call early to make sure oI secur-
ing his services. The professor will visit
La Fargo, Viola and Soldier Grove in
the near future.
"A few weeks ago a couple of slickly
dressed gentlemen appeared in Viroqua
soliciting subscriptions for a Minneapolis
magazine, with a promise to subscribers
that the town would receive an illus
trated write-uo. They were fakirs, pure
and simple, and have since been lodged
in Preston, Mn 1esota, Jail for dishon-
esty There is an effort making to re-
turn the fellows here and punish them
for their evil deeds.
Attention of our readers is directed
to the time card Of the Burling ton road
. 1t is almost daily occurrence for peo-
y,la frnr1o this r.itv and rrioiuifv m drive