Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
FRIDAY.

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THE PUBLIC MARRIAGE.
This was one of the real drawing feat
ures of the fair, and the society and
public is indebted TO John J. M. Daw
son and Otto G.. Brown for conception
of the project and the energy displayed
in pushing this and the other special
features TO successful conclusion This
could not have been accomplished ex-
cept tor the liberal financial support
extended by the business and profession
al men of the city. The marriage took
place from the judges stand on the
grounds, Saturday afternoon, when at
two o'clock the cornet band led the way
TO the place followed by span of
prancing steeds attached to q carriage
in which was seated the wedding party,
consisting of Albert A. Thrune and Miss
Oscalia Kjelhung, of Coon Valley, who
were attended by a brother of the groom
and sister of the bride, and Rev. John
A Stemen, the officiating clergyman.
In the presence of at least three thous
and people the ceremony was pronounc-
ed. Ii was not an occasion OF levity
but attended with as much decorum as
would have been expected had it been a
church wedding The crowd broke
forth with applause when the ceremony
was over and congratulations were ex-
tended by those who occupied the stand.
1t was the first public marriage caused
to be sonsummated by the sociesy, and
it proved to be an affair which every
body appreciated. In arranging for
this it was necessary to decide between
three couples who offered themselves as
candidates, By lot the choice fell to the
worthy young couple who went through
posed manner. They are among the
most prominent young people of Coon
Valley and are members of leadi x fam
lilies of their community. The presents
which they receive from Viroqua dom
ors embrace nearly everything necessary
and desirable for establishing home
and furnishing the same, with complete
outfits of wearing apparel for bride and
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Thrune remained
at the Hotel Fortney till Monday, when
they left for bridal trip to De Moines,
Iowa, the expense of trip being provided
for by our professional men. No less
than three hundred dollars were con-
tributed for the consummatiop OF this
affair, which has given so much of
pleasure to donors, recipients and the
public.
SOME SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
AS result of the business mems spe-
cials we have:
Henry Hopp of Franklin, the most
popular farmer; Fred Stoll second, +.
w. Alexander third.
Largest family. Simon and Agnetta
Mackrud.of Westby, first, with f3 child
rem, 5 boys and 3 girls; second, j. s. and
Clara Nelson, Viroqua town, 3 children,
2 boys and girls.
Prettiest daughter of q farmer: Miss
Margaret Morse of Jefferson, first; Clara
Dennis of Viroqua town, second; Hattie
| Smith of Jefferson, third.
| Man with largest foot, Thomas Sill
| baugh, of Avalanche; smallest foot, j.
| W. Potts, chairman Of Liberty.
| Greatest number of entries: w. w.
! Powell, 5S r. w Alexander, second
Griffin Brothers, third. The latter re-
| ceived the greatest amount in premiums.
| 1854, mostly on thoroughbred stock.
! W. L. Wilson of Ross ilad the largest
display of poultry.
1 For all of these special classes most
| liberal premiums We're given, amount
ing tc more than $100. The articles were
| published ia these columns three weeks
ago and are too numerous to repeat.
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION
In the races E. w. Hazen was tarting
judge and gave good satisfaction to
horsemen and spectators
The field of horses was not az large or
as good as officers had right to expect
considering the amount of money hung
| up for purses. On this account and bad
weather about $500 less than the amount
appropriated for the purpose was ex-
pended for races
Financially it is not known just how
| the society came out Of the fair, but II
it saves being plunged deeper in debt
there will be cause for congratulation.
Under favorable circumstances it wat
hoped the society would shake off its
| Indebtedness Of about 81 800.
In the contest for finest driving team
Chas Rutter OF Crawford county took
first prize; Hon. T. W. Hoyt of Chase.
bRrg second For single driving ami
NAL, E. w. HsEen, FIRST; Joa PsHnell
| second. For draft team, J. n Eusum
first; John Fortnsy. second
There were several fine herds exhibit
ed from " ithout the county. The mosi
important were J. l.. Jones Shorthorns
of Leon, and r. Gochenours Galloways
Of Richland county.
The expert judges on stock were Har
vey Tate who rendered decisions OF
cattle and hogs, and e. f. Jones Of Leon
| who judged sheep and horses. Thest
| young MEN ale students who have per
fected themselves for intelligent and
scientific farming in the short course OF
agriculture at the state university 81
far as we are advised their work wa.
very satisfactory.
The Wild West exhibitions were Oh
tap at all times Of the day, and they fur
nished much amusement for the crowd
The Indian combination entertained tbs
children and was o. K as a filler be
ca1se 1t was cheap.
j "A general proposition the soncess