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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

II happened to be out west" said a
Pittsburg architect, "whcn \ certain
town decided 10 erect II city hall.
Architects were Invited TO send In
plans and specifications, and, though
| hadn't fully decided to compete,
dropped in ON boss alderman one day
TO secure some information. had
been told that he was at the head of n
ring. and II didn't take me long TO dis
cot & that such information was cor
rect We had scarcely passed dozen
words when he said:
MIR. Blank, this building Is to cost
$500 900
Yes
And there must be Mt lenst $780,
600 TO divide up among the pickings.'
Eyes
Can you plan an 100000 building
which VIII yield 100000 worth OF
pickingsY
81 never have done So
""rhen don't begin here. You'd not
only lnuddle your plans and speciflca-
lions, but you'd tempt US to steal your
whack OF the stealings, and we want
10 get out OF II with n little honor left
to Tickle some other Job with. Try n
railroad water Job or something easy,
aud good morning to you "
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

During the reign Of Charles H., the
age OF gallantry. It was the custom
among gentlemen when they drank a
.lady's health, In order that they
might do her still more honor, to de-
stroy ut tho same time some part OF
their clothing.
Upon one occasion Sir Charles Sed-
ley was dining I'm tavern and had
particularly fine necktie on, whereupon
one OF his friends, to play him trick,
drank to the health Of certain lady,
at the same time throwing his neektie
in the fire. or course Sir Charles had
to do likewise. but he got even. for not
long after that, dining with the same
company. he drank the health of fair
one, at the same time ordering a den
fist whom he had engaged to be pres
ent. to pull out refractory tooth
which had been troubling him. Every
one else was obliged In this manner to
mourn mOlar.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

Although In treaties ON dietetics salt
figures as q condlment, It Is universally
recognized to be something more; In
deed It is an Indispensable element Of
the food of man and animals. A well
known authority asserts, says The
Medical Press and Circular, that when
ever the annual consumption OF salt
falls below twenty pounds per head Of
population the public health is likely
to suffer. The deprivation Of salt does
not produce n definite disease. but re
duces the vitality of the organism as
whole, 50 that the victims Of admins
tratiye measures which restrict the
consumption of salt more readily fall
prey to prevailing epidemics, as well
AS to endemic maladies.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13
Oyater Shells.

One thousand bushels of shucked
oysters leave about 100 bushels OF
shells, which accumulate In great
heaps about the shucking houses. The
oyster shells landed on the shoress OF
Maryland during the last ninety years
have been reckoned at 12,000.009 tons
"a quantity twice sufficient to- over-
load and sink every sailing vessel.
steam vessel. barge and canalboat in
America,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13
Threw Up the sponge.

His Loving Spouse (who has been
talking for five minutes without
break)-Pd like TO know. now, what
you've got to say for yourself. When
you went down town told you exactly
the kind OF bath sponge / wanted, and
you wrote 1t down, and now you bring
me this miserable, pitiful. good for
nothing. What are you throwing that
sponge up IN the air for?
Mr.. Meeker-My dear, It's the. only
thing can do.-Chicago Tribune.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13
STRAIGHTFORWARD.

He-You mustn't believe every beg
gar who comes to your door.
She But this was no common beggar
He was a sea captain who had lost ey-
erything In a shlpwreck.
He-IfOw do you know he wa1f
She-IIe told straightforward story
about how his ship went to pieces on
the coast OF Switzerland Philadelphia
Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

There Is no surer beginning for a
home than simple furnishing. In sim
plicity lie safety, reason aud art. There
is nothing finer nor higher. 1t Ii SUI
preme. Ladies' Home Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

trll?" asked man of man as they stood
leaning ON their muskets and looked
down ON the dead, They could not
have told. They could not comprehend
the depths OF patriotism.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-13

Some peach growers In California
skin their peaches by rapid handling In
I've baths
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
Ar vrtrnsIve Lnrnber Firm

A CENSOR representative recently took
look through the two large yards of
the Viroqua Lumber Company, and was
astonished at the extent and arrange
ment of their stocs The company was
reorganized and incorporated few
months ago with paid up capital of
$4,000 with J. Il. Strawn, S. 3. Gates
and Albert SOiverson as stock holders
and active managers. Since the time Of
reorganization it has demonstrated a
decidedly progressive spirit Their first
step was 10 buy two lots adjoining the
city market place and Alliance store
making it the most accessible and con
yenient business place of it's nature in
the city. Here they caused TO be built
one OF the finest and most up-to-date
lumber buildings in Wisconsin. 1t is
the largest building under one roof used
for business purposes in the city. being
56xS0 feet 81 feet high. having capac-
ity for half million of lumber or nearly
whole yards stock enclosed and com
pact 1t is thoroughly ventilated; no
dampness or fog Is allowed TO reach luIn-
ber, mouldings or finishing, which is
source Of great waste and injury to
these articles. Since early spring there
have been constantly employed six to
fifteeumen, three and four teams hauliEg
and delivering.
The depot or old yard maintains an
Office with 600 feet of sheds 30 feet wide
and "A feet high not including shingle
and coal sheds. This section of the com
pany g business is managed by Mr.. Gates
with Thos Latta as assistant Notwith-
standing the fact that this yard has
changed hands many times in past years
Mr. Latta has remained fixture and
an Indispensable The uptown, or cen
tral yard of the Viroqua Lumber Com
pany ia looked after by Messrs. Strawn
and Solverson. Their department il 80
complete that they can fill any ordinary
bill or demand But by conducting
two yards it makes Icatters convenient
for both buver and firm But in carry
| ing the bulk of their building stock and
dimension ti'nbers at the depot yard n
| saving in handling and hauling is made
The convenience. light expense in hand.
ling and extensive stock alw ays on hand
are all matters to take into consideration
by farmers and other purchasers when
large or small dimensions.
The Viroqra Lumber Company is
without doubt one of the busiest and
| most entefprising firms in Western Wis
consin. Mr. s. b Gates of the firm,
came here from Lake Benton, Mime
| sofa. He has had twenty years expert
ence in the business. j. Grant Strawn
| is a native of the town, trained business
man. honorable and full of git AL
bert Solverson, the junior member Of
the firm, served the people as deputy
postmaster in this city for four years.
He is young, vigorous and counts a host
Of friends He has a business college
education The ner irm is strong finan-
cially and otherwise and their large
holdings and business places are credit
to VirOa1Ia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
NOT APRorIrIous CELEBRATION DAY
The Fourth Ushered IN With Rain How and Where
They Celebrated.

! Viroqua was a quiet place on tbs
Fourth. Our citizens scattered in al
directions, few taking in the Wood
man celebration at La Crosse: some
went TO Battle Island others to the cele-
bration on the Csde farm in Jefferson,
while the greater number joined THEN
friends and neighb0rs at Readstown and
Viola. The weather was very uncertain
and because of that the greater portion
of those who would have ceietrat M
other points remained at home 1t rained
in early morning and showered at inter
walls during the day. followed by the
hardest continuous ali-night rain this
section has experienced this season.
Readstown probably had the finest
parade of any place in the county, led
by the local band. The regular alton
was given by Supt. Brindley of Soldiers
Grove.
At Viola the celebration was under
the auspices of the driving park 1850.
citation and on it's beautiful grounds
Rev Vaughan was orator of the day.
In the afternoon programme Of horse
racing, drill by Woodn-n aud other ax.
ercises was carried through The trains
were run to accommodates excursionists
both directions from Viola, hence a large
attendance.
Col Nay, although in his eighty sew
enth year. delivered the Grafton at the
Cade farm in Jefferson, where a large
company Of neighbors assembled. His
address is spoken OF as one of the realred
ard blue variety. full Of patriotic seuti-
ment, historic and delivered in good
voice
The islanders enjoyed big day on
Battle assembly groHnds, where q sub-
stautial crowd took in the sports.
Ontario had her usual crowd and big
time. Senator Nc Gillivary of Black
River Falls, made the eagle scream.
Mack is always full of thoughts vigor-
onsly expressed. One who was present
tells the CENSOR that Senator Nc Gilli-
vary discussed state affairs 1T length,
telling the people that they bad been
betrayed by the late legislature by re-
fusal of the members to live up to the
platform pledges for primary election
aud taxation reforms. He told the peo-
pie if these things were ever accomplish
ed il is essential that none but men
known to be in hearty sympathy and
accord with the reforms be nominated
and elected to the legislature.
The Sentry says weather was so bad
at that place that the crowd was small
and celebration not up to the usual stan
dard. La Fargo closed ont Hill sboro in
a game of ball, H. N Winchester de-
liVered the oration.
So far az the CENSOR is advised no
serious accident occurred at any of the
in Vernon county. This Is
Qne of the happy outcomes of the day
and occasion.
Next year the CENSOR desires TO give
notice, that one grand central celebration
will be held at Viroqua and expects that
all neighboring commu- titles win jo n
with US.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
His Next Visit.

From Portage Democrat July 13, 1896:
Al the Corning House today making
one of his regular visits to this city is
one of the most eminent physicians and
honorable men in the profession in the
northwest, DR. F. r. Brewer. For 20
years he has been making regular visits
to this city and many afflicted have re.
ceived the benefit of ais skill.
There are many travelling doctors IN
these days. and there. are many frauds.
DR. Brewer is not of that class. He il
not only good physician but the soLl
of honor. His word is pure gold, his
character above reproach. The news
paper men all Oyer the west are his
especial friends. Why7 Because he is
the exception and not the rule.
In paying for his advertising the col
lector doesn't have to hunt him up; he
invariably calls at the Office on his reg
ular visits with his little receipt book,
procures the editors signature and lays
down the cash for services rendered
without kick or a growl His account
is always balanced Such men as DIR.
Brewer merit success and they get it.
Dr. Brewer visits the Viroqua Hotel on
Wednesday, July "a Consultation free.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
westpv Times Chronicles.

July Fourth was very quiet in Westby
this year most of our people going to
La Gro sse and other places to celebrate
Andrew Lee left Monday for the state
Of Washington. where he goes To operate
q gold mine that is owned by Vernon
county people.
Miss fuga Moen K. Villand and Mr..
Nedland are attending the state tenn
perance convention which is being held
at Cameron this week.
DIR. Schreiner assisted by DR. Christi
anson. operated upon Mr., A. Spellum
today for appendicitis. He is getting
along nicely and we hope TO see him on
the street again soon.
Carl Knutaon Of the town of Viroqua,
was married to Miss Hannah Thosterud
Of the town Of Cbristiana, at the Coon
Prairie church, Jdly Both Mr. and
Mrs KnutsoD are highly esteemed
young people of this vicinity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
We LEAD THE STATE..
Vernon County Farmers are Favored with Tobacco
Conditions.


Aside from the pest of cut worms
which did much damage to plants TO
some days, Vernon county tobaect
| farmers have been favored with desirabl,
conditions for transplanting and the
! plants are coming ON in fine shape. Ii
| southern aud eastern Wisconsin dry. hoi
| weather has hindered plant setting and
prevented growth after being placed IL
| the fields. Practically the entire eroE
has been put out in this section and the
indications are favorable for large and
rapid growth.
Farmers are already active in making
repairs on their sheds, many of which
we're injured or totally wrecked by the
late storms. Their worst trouble will
be shortage of help to do this work
Tobacco growers will be especially in.
terested in n recent statement made by
Secretary Wilson TO the president and
mem he.s of the cabinet. Secretary Will
son pointed ont that this country pro-
duces about $50. 900, 900 worth of tobacco
and buys abroad about $lj, 600 600 worth
of the finer grades, not less than s. 900, =
900 going for Sumstra wrappers. He
said the department is instructlug the
farmers how to produce this fine wrap
per tobacco, with such success that we
took the gold medal at the Paris exposi
tion on the finer grades of wrapper leaf.
He said GG department is now conduct
ing the experiments which are expected
to result in success.
The lEdgerton Tobacco Reporter says
that pla nting of the rev crop has been
practically at standstill during the
week past owing TO the hot, scorching
weather. Much OF the crop, probably
three-quarters of the intended acreage,
was out before he burning days that
put an end to tsansplantlng. Local
showers have fallen ~ IN my localities in
the tobacco section of late md indications
are that the heated term is about over.
The completion of the planting however,
will be carried over into July this year,
a somewhat later period than usual, but
the full acreage seems likely to be set.
The losses sustained by the tobacco
growers in Vern ~ county in the destruc-
tion of sheds by severe storms, calls TO
mind that the season Of heavy winds is
again at hand The damage tobacco
farmers sustain every year by the blow
ing down and unrooting of curing sheds,
must amount to a good many thousand
dollars throughout the state. During
the summer while these buildings are
light and empty they present broad sur
faces to storm and are easily moved
from their foundations and broken and
demolished. The growers have by ex-
perience learned that their curing barns
must be more strongly constructed and
firmer braced md the posts securely an
chored to Withstand the usual summer
storms The builders of new permanent
sheds Iow take notice of these require
ments and better class of buildings are
taking the place of the curing sheds of
few years ago. Until this transforma-
tion takes place the loss to tobacco grow
ers will continue to cut considerable
figure every year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
Milwaukee Downer College.

Throughout the country there has
been n rapidly growing interest in Mil
waukee-Downer college. This institu-
tion now occupies the unique position of
being the only college for women ex-
clusively in the great state of Wisconsin.
In addition to its offering a broad and
thorough course of college work, FROM
any year Of which student may pass to
like rank in other colleges, and the fact
that on Its diploma q life certificate for
teaching in Wisconsin may be issued, it
provides a beautiful home in which the
utmost attention is paid to the best and
most wholesome conditions of well being,
as well az TO the social culture and NOR
al influences that contribute so largely
in preparing woman for the largest
usefulness in the home. church, and
society.
The Importance of surrounding the life
of q young girl at it's most responsive
period, with refining influences, and an
atmosphere that is conducive 10 develop
ing good taste. forming good manners
and establishing good principles, is a
constantly growing consideration with
thoughtful parents. Ii is recognized
that an environment of beauty, refine
ment and culture, together with spirit
OF moral earnestness and appeal to the
higher interests of life are Invaluable In
the formation of character. The stead.
lily increasing patronage of the college
testities TO its merit ON these important
lines
The attraction of the college ia much
enhanced by the erection of new resi-
dence, College Hall. TO be occupied in
September next by students of the
college department. The seminary. a
college preparatory school, which has
large attendance, will continue to oc-
cupy Holton Hall The new building is
handsome brick structure, planned to
accommodate about fifty persons, having
besides apartments for students, parlors,
cuisine and dining room.
Certainly any young lady planning to
attend school or college or TO study mu-
sic or art cannot afford to fail to examine
the opportunities for education that are
offered by Milwaukee Downer College
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10

In this issue of the CENSOR Mr.. Toll
and announces the fall term of his famous
business training schools-schools that
have revolutionized business college
methods in the northwest and made q
deplona issued By any of these a guaran-
tee that itsholder is competent to fill the
most exacting position He also an
nounces 10 all students who enter or
make arrangements TO enter any of his
schools the first week of fall term, will
be given taree months additional tuition
free. Ever since Mr.. Toland began ad-
vertising in this county he has secured
the best class of our young people who
desired business education, and has
shown his appreciation of the patronage
given him by sending the majority Of
his graduates TO good paying positions:
in fact we know of none from this ccun-
ty whom he has not assisted To those
desiring an education that will fix them
for the best paying positions the CENSOR
cordially commends the ToIand cni-
yersities
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
Remember the Date.

On Friday evening of this week IAN
Evening With Shakespeare" win be the
attraction The entertainment will be
given under the auspices of the Womans
Literary club and will be an unusual
one for our city. The beautiful play
Midsummer Nights Dream" will be
read with accompanying music by Men
delssohn. Miss Jennie Butt will read
and Mr.. c. E. Roberts, instructor in the
university school of music. viii render
the music. Both have q reputation in
their respective lines that is not confined
to our own state, and lovers of literature
and music will hail it with delight.
Tickets. CSC, can be obtained Of members
cf the club or at F. NJ. Towner's store
No seats will be reserved but ticket
holders only will be seated before 2 As
o'clock, after that hour admission fees
can be paid at the door.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
Secret Society Officers.

Following named gentlemen were
installed rs officers of Viroqua Odd Eel
lows lodge, Saturday evening last by
w, f. Fisher. district deputy
Noble Grand-S G. Jackson,
Vice Graud--w. NJ, Truwbridge
Recording Secretary--Don Sherman.
Permanent SacFetAry-H. +. Rogers.
Treasurer p BouhleuF.
:. ~ G.-i 3, Hamilton,
T. s y. CIV. NJ Kingston.
X $ V. q. William smith.
l.. ) N q "A. p. Hegesou.
Warden--H. T.. Rayner.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES T.. Morse.
Chaplain--R. s. McMichaeI.
Inside Guard Millard Graham.
Outside Guard-William Lawton.
Il. S. S.-slas Foster
l.. s. s.-Samuei Gorsline.
Finance fAommittee--A, +. May, Henry SILL
baugh. .William Lawton.
Viroqua Odd Fellows Encampment
installed the following officers Monday
evening:
Chief patriarch-S. O, Jackson.
high Priest-W NJ. Kingston.
Senior Warden-August Smith.
Junior Warden-I. $. Griffin.
Scribe-AlbeFt Solyerson
Treasurer-.W e. Fisher,
Guide-H. p Proctor.
Inside Sentinel-Miilard Graham.
Outside seutinel-S. II. Foster
Watches-Flrst Jackson silbaugh; second.
Don sherman; third, II. E. Rogers; fourth,
John sidte.
Guards OF Tent-Birst, Ed. Wiganowsky;
second Henry Silbaugh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
YIROOUA.


GROVES RIDGE. July 8-Wint storms
have done considerable damage through
this section. John Huschka and Eli
Reed had tobacco sheds blown fat to the
ground Henry Huschka's wind mill
was blown down and 40 badly twisted
that he his bought new one. A num-
Der from here celebrated at Viola On
their return party of young people
were frightened and slightly shocked by
a ball of lightning which seemed to ex.
plode in the air abgs them, The horses
were knocked doy nothing serious
came of it. ny are plenty of wild
raspberries ana srybody is picking.
People must Us at for the rattlers.
Frank Grove1S Emma Huschks are
down from y arta. Chris and Carl
Peterson g aiding tobacco shed for
Ike Gro ) William Morrison is i'm
provin' = place with new windmill
and roof on his barn. Richard
Scr : putting up a new tobacco shed
Ma, .nry is getting ont rock prepara-
tory b> building new residence. Mr..
Rattibah who sold nursery stock by acre
and half acre lots. is here trimming trees
au2 will replace all that die out.
Henry Turner is working at the carpen-
ter trade with Peterson Brothers. Mrs.
Herb Morrison visited at Win Morrison's
Sunday Mr. and Mrs Ed Cox visited
Ike Groves Sunday. CHICKADEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10

OF the above number 3, 1928 have been
withdrawn by children uuder fifteen aud
$3.50 by persons over that age. The
library has been open 30l davs with an
average daily circulation of 35. Largest
number of books taken ont in one day
was 81. smallest 8 OF the books with
drawn during the year fiction heads the
list at s, ,096 H., nile 3, ,609, history. hi.
ography and tn. d 693. The number of
readers in the reading room during the
year was ), 079 the largest number dur
ing March and the smallest during Sep
telnber
The report shows the library received
from the city S664 35 donation from
Mrs hichaelsohn $25 fines Si75, from
the churches on Thanksgiving So Il,
making total with amount left over
from last We T of $69s 56, Disbursements
during the year left $7i 05 on hand July
/, 1901.
The report says that in compa rison
with other cities Of abcut the same size
firoqua stands very high in respect TO
the total number of books Withdrawn
and ranks above several cities with
greater population and larger library
income
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-10
STERLING.

RETREAT, July s Several attended
celebration of the Fourth at Battle Is
lsad and Ferryville. Mrs. J. W.
Mlughton of Viroqua, attended the
siaie. Davis wedding Mr.. M. j. Sal
lrader aud daughter Lillian spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Viroqua +. ].
Dasis and family attended the Slack
Davis wedding at Fargo Mrs. Ira
Cooley and little son are visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs $. Cooley AS
Mr. T~ert will be called away this week
there will be no service in the Congre-
,yational church next Sunday j.. l.. Sey-
1nour and wife and Frank Gross spent
the Fourth in La Crosse. Jessie DAVIS
and Gland Davenport attended League
convention at Galesville The Ladies
Aid society will meet with Mrs T. P.
Bean. Miss Frances Dach Of Viroqua,
is visiting with her uncle, Albert Broad
head GUESS Me.