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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
MADE GREAT HITS AT MADISON.
viroqua Band Received All Kinds Of Compliments at
the Fall Carnival

Viroqua received advertising that will
place her ''on the map by last week :
visit of the local band TO the great Mad.
ison carnival and street fair. OF the
four strong musical ofgan cations pre-
| sent our boys carried off the plaudits
of the big crowds They were given
| the post of honor at ali of the important
events of the week Virl qua is proud
| of her band and tbA first class Young
men composing the organization. Mad
ison daily papers thus besto y their best
compliments on our band:
During the festival there h.s ,een naught
but praise for the Viroqua b I'd which has
been heard in daily concerts, aud which has
also been given places OF honor In pro eessions
ano escort The feeling of appreciation ana
popularity has increased with each recurring
day aud before he festival closes pubic
oDinlon viii be fu ther cF1 stallizsd in their
favor: as the band will give its best selections
tOuaY Almost noticeable feature of The or.
gacization Is the symmetry which pepyades
their Work. The individuality OF each mem
Der is lost in the harmonious whole which
blends in a manner pleasing To listen to, 1t
is this well balanced parts which brings tins
about together With the absence OF that pre-
ponderauce OF brassy tone which Is so notice
able in most bands. This T. overcome by the
splendid reed section which Is pronounced
by competent judges to be the best of any
band at the festival. Considering the fact
that the band has bt en- or anized only about
IA months, its work Is all the more surprising.
The members are all young men, and anna
teurs at that, Jhelr homes being in and
around the city of Viroqua, famed in both
state ana national history, The band has 2S
members, under the leaderershtp o. G
Brown with b. ID. Rusk as manager-Madi-
son Democrat.
No band present at the fall festival has ex-
cited more favorable comment from the pub
lie than Niroqua's, which headed the aoral
parade yesterday. AS one man said.
There's something bright and attractive
about their general appearance which leads
you 10 believe they know what they are do
ing, and when you heaT them play, you know
.'ou have picked a winner. This band is the
outgEowth OF the progressive spirit of Viro-
qua citizens who organized a band associa-
tion ana subscribe certain amount for its
support in return Tor monthly concerts. Amy
out-of-town engagements are sources of in
come to the players. The music uniforms
aud many OF the Instruments representing
an outlay OF something like $500, are owned
by tn associatton.-Madison Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
rALKs no nIs REpuRLIcAN nRErHREN.

EDITOR CENSOR: The people of this
community have it brought to their at
tention that certain interested parties
are peddlirg the story about the county
that Mr. Sever J. Severson, the republic
can candidate for sheriff, is unpopular
among his neighbors, especially in the
town of Christana. This is very unfair
to Mr.. Severson, and should be beneath
the dignity of the man who spreads the
story so industriously in his travels
about the county. It is done solely to
mislead republicans, No man ever had
heartier support for any position than
Mr.. Severson is receiving at the hands
of his neighbors and those who know
him best. And it is no exaggeration to
state that he will have practically sol
id vote in this, the strongest of all re-
publican towns old istiana and the
territory surroun ling This expanse of
territory has never 1 tered in its sup
port of all republicb. candidates and
party policies, and 4 ere is q general
feeling that this ouglS to be recipracat-
ed by our fellow r0c lblicans of every
town in the colntE Our candidate
like every candidate who receives an
honorable nominatiS in county con-
vention, has a righ5 10 expect the sup
port of party men. r not, what is the
use of holding conve tions and keeping
up party organizsg ns2 The repubf-
can candidate for o erif was born and
reared in this community, and no man
has better record or is more generally
liked and respected. He is honest, up
right, Intelligent and man against
whom no word of reproach can be
charged; in fact just such gentleman
as the Taxpayers of Vernon county
ought to always have for sheriff if econ
omy is to be considered With two
years active experience as Frank Min
shall's under sheriff he is unusually well
equipped for the service. Mr., Severson
has never sought office before. How
can any republican consistently vote for
his democratic opponent against such a
candidate2
A CONSISTENT REPUBLICAN.
Christiana, October co. 1902.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
SEEMS A SURE Thing.
HillsbOro 10 Have Its RaIiroad--Ci;iE'us 10 Build
and Equip the Same

The long deferred Hals ooro railroad
proposition it seems is To be realized.
The Sentry says ia its last is.ue:
Eyerytr ing is again hustle along the
Hillsboro & North Eastern Railroad.
Men and teams were started TO work
Monday to continue the grading from
wher- it was left off two Years ago by
the $. FL 2racey and compIny After
negotiating with contractors for the past
three months and not coming to any
satisfactory terms, The Hillsboro &
orth-East'rn Ry. company has decided
to build, equip and operate the road
themselves. The civil engineer is ex-
pected here now any day and be will go
TO work at once to surveying ahd set
ting grade stakes. The number of men
aud teams is being increased daily aud
the company expects to have about sixty
men aud teams at work next week
Other contractors who have talked of
building the road have asked too much
of the Northwestern com 5any and con-
could not close deal The
work has got to be pushed
along as fast as possible as the road has
t o be completed and in operation by De-
cember 1, 1902, to receive the $19, 00e
aid from the village.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
Don't Let the General sueessd.

General Apathy seems to be politi-
cal factor in this canvass He has a
very large following and is liable to
raise cain with things unless voters get
out TO the polls November 4th. Say,
You, right now make up your mind you
will go to the polling place after your
chores are done, say at nine o'clock, and
cast your ballot, thus preserve the re-
publican majority in the state and es-
pecialIy in this congressional district
and in Vernon county. Also see that
every voter in your neighborhood goes.
Farmers ehould not forget that their
votes and influence will determine the
approaching election. 1t is up to them
to sly whether they want state gov
eminent controlled by lobbyists and cor
pora6ions or one that win be inst to all
classes and interests
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
A Fuel substltute.

A cheap substitute for coal is men,
toned that seems practical and easily
experimental with. 1t is stated that
soft porous blick saturated with kero-
sene and placed in kitchen stove will
furnish heat enough to cook an ordinary
meal and heat up finely The cost of
the kerosene would not exceed two
cents. Terra Gotta brick used in build
ing partition walls are said to be best.
as they are hollow, but any soft brick
would test the value of the plan. An
other cheap device is to fill tin can,
say tomato can, with dry wood ashes.
press down and add kerosene until the
askes are saturated and light it. The
ashes act as a wick and give good re-
snlts. Wrap the can around with wire.
Such are the directions. All this infor-
nation must be taken for what it is
worth, as the writer has not invsstigat-
ed the value of it, but temporary shelf
or is safer than the open sea in case of a
bad storm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
Rural Mail Route for Readstown.

Agent Esch and Postmaster Goodeil
were at Readstown and located rural
mail route from that village as follows:
North from Readstown along west Kick
apoo river TO Rusk Corners, west to top
Of hill at Jennings school house. south
to Harri on hollow or residence of Mar
tin Robinson, west to Lake corners
through Harrison hollow, south to
Thos. Flanagan farm, northwest to old
Fortney farm, thence south to Hans b.
Fortneys, east to Readstown, dis
tance of "a miles, supplying 1870 houses
Schedule time for leaving Readstown
is II o'clock Service will commerce as
soon as route is approved by postal de-
partment.
The new routes scheduled for Westby,
Cashton and Da6oto will go into opera
tion soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
Council 70 Act on Franchise.

On Tuesday night next, the city coun-
Gil in regular meeting, will take up and
act on the new franchise asked for by
the City Electric Light Company. The
council courts attendance and discus
sion OF the proposition by citizen tax
payers The aldermen say they desire
only to reflect public opinion and do the
right thing by all interests 1t is a
matter of moment TO the people and
those seeking the franchise and should
be considered in all its aspects Citi.
zeDs owe it TO themselves TO take an in.
oerest in the matter and be present al
the council meeting next Tuesday even
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22

Victor Lind made Tip to Chicago.
Col. Butt returned from visit to
his boyhood Ohio home.
Mrs. ]. w, Hoyt of Chaseburg, visi-
ted at o. P. Hills.
Miss Pothea Hanson is home from
Chicago for weeks visit.
WANTED, girl to do general house
work. Apply to Mrs. F. E, Tate
DIR. Carl Peterson and wife spent
Sunday in the city with relatives
-Chas. S and Perley Brown were in
the city on business, from La Fargo, on
Monday.
For SALE, some household goods ar
good as new. Inquire of Harry Wilsey,
Viroqua.
Uncle John Foster of Red Mound,
is visiting Lawrence Brennen's family
in this city.
-FoR SALE house and three lots.
Property in good repair on south Main
Etreet. Inquire of Mrs. S. Hanson.
Two miles east of Ross, November
1st, O. w. jennings will sell stock, i'm
plements and personal effects at auction.
Willisfi Hutchison is receiving a
visit from his brother, whom he has not
seen for over twenty years. He resides
| IN Kansas.
B. F. Purdy is Notified that he il
grandfather, daughter having been
born to Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Barnes al
Rockford. Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millison of Stephens
| Point, came to this city to see
the latter's father, John Gorsline, VIII
| is still critically ill.
Miss McChensey's Sunday school
class will give fishing social at the
residence of NJ. D. Chase, Friday even.
| ing. The public is invited.
The Young Peoples society of the
! Lutheran Synod church will meet Sun.
day afternoon at o'clock at David Oh.
sons II miles south of town.
Next Monday Mrs. o. B. Wyman
and daughter Ella take leave Of Viro.
qua neighbors and friends for winters
sojourn in Southern California.
Jonathan Swan returned from
Two Harbors where he spent some time
with his daughters family. He reports
wonderful mining operations in that
section.
N. A. Sviggum is off for visit at
Ladysmith. He will also assist Rev.
Robert smith in series of revival
meetings in Adams county, before re.
turning
The Misses Ella and Hsttie Higgins,
departed last Monday, for Denver, Col.
orado They will stop over at Omaha,
and take in the Christian convention
now in session.
| John Miller returned from trip tc
| the Da kotas He was present at the
J last illness and death Of his father. Hen
ry Miller, a former resident Of the town
Of Harmony. He was n years old.
A particularly sad and unpleasant
matter to give publicity to is the menta
distress of John Hayes, who was taker
to q hospital on Monday last Brooding
over financial reverses Mr. Hayes has
appeared strange at times for seyera
weeks. Every citizen synlpathizes witt
his family and relatives. II IL believed
he will be restored TO his family after
short season Of rest and treatment.
Manager Brewr has secured Mr.
Richard r. Henderson and the Hender
son stock company for next Tuesday
night in a ssnic production Of Dr. Jekyl
aud Mr.. HYDE. 1hs company come
highly recommended and first clas
scenic production of this wonderful pal
is assured. The company, ten in mum
Der, supporting Mr.. Henderson is
strong one. Mr. Henderson carries g.,
069 worth of special scenery and lee
tri, al effects. Seats now selling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
Big Lutheran Conference

The La Crosse District conference Of
the United Lutheran church, which en-
braces western Wisconsin and eastern
Minnesota. will be held in this city Oc-
tober 80 and continuing to Nov mber 2
Bishop Dahl and other dignitarles Of
the ch5rch, together with twelve minis
ters will be present The local church
members are preparing for big gather
ing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22

liver P. Hegge IF Christiana, will
sell stock and farm implements at auc-
tion next Saturday.
--Gabe Espeseth lsnguishes in the
county Jail charged with robbing Ole
Halvorson Of fl00 while the latter was
stnpefed with drink @ abe says Hal
vorson gave him the money to keep
Physic ans examined Espeseth for insan-
ity but have not yet given their findings
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
out For Hunt

The boys camping club, which has
it's annual outing with Jos Pulver as
chaperon, enjoyed hunt few miles
south of town on Thursday last. At
noon they had camp fire dinner. The
bagged 63 squirrels and Z rabbits in FIVE
hours In the eysning the boys were
entertained by Mr.. Pulver with a sup
per at his home. The party consisted
Of Melvin and Helmer Steenberg, Elmer
Davis. Geo. Rhodes, Harry Pulver,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
Congregational Notes.

Mid-week service on Thursday even
ing at 7:30. Topic-Parable in Matt.
Xxx Chapter 1-16 verses
The pastor will speak on Living Cos
pei" next Sunday morning and on
''Paul's Three / AIMS, in the evening
Persons having some good clothing or
cloth foi a missionary box to be sent
to a home missionary family in the
northern part Of the state will please
ieaye such articlds at the parsonage
within the next week
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22

Eight buck lambs and four yearling
bucks, all registered, at a low price In
quire at Smiths hardware.
W. F. FISHER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
SideWait plank

No. one Hemlock sidewalk plank, cut
at four feet, S16; number two demlock,
si4, number one pine, S17
VIRoQUA LUMBER Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22
La Fargo EnterprIses.

James Joseph and VIM. Hood have
applied for a franchise to PIT in an cleo
trio light plant here The matter will
be acted upon at the next regular meet
ing of the board.
Clayton F. Davis and Miss Anna Nor
gan were joined in matrimony at Court
Commissioner Drews office October IL.
After a brief trip to Richland Center
the young couple took up housekeeping
here.
Robt. Parker moved his household
goods to Viola Mr.. Parker was among
the early settlers at this place, having
come here when the country was very
sparsely settled and he and his wife
leave large circle of acquaintences who
regret to see them leave
Harvey Tate has sold his farm to his
brother -in-law, Bert Southwortb, and
has bought one near Bloomer, Chippewa
Co Pe intends to move next Monday.
We are earry to lose Mr. Tate and fam-
iiy from this S~icinity as he is considered
one Of the mos, enterprising and up-to.
date farmers of this section Their
many friends wi regret to lose them.
Anson Drake will go and work for Mr..
Tate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-22

Servant girl wanted apply at resi-
dence of Chas. s. Slack, Viroqua
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07
IT CAN BE REBUILT.
The Hotel and Opera House Will be Rebuilt
if The People Will Lend a Little Assis=
lance and Encouragement.

Asstated opera house will be rebuilt if
the people of the helping Without going
into detail thou
and dollars in cold the sum in
round figures If they a the
AS stated building erected by company Of
local people who had the welfare that not
one them expected wanted
hey simply wanted to build the painfully
way was tagging in the they pockets
ome were really not able to little over
sight, which it is worth they failed to take
o from the contractor and the buildings completed according
specifications and the its pockets and paw for
many Items which they had calculated furthermore that
every cent OF rents has been applied Improvements
was caused by the failure to take bond Now the ua
ton this Most willing put every cent thew
receive from the necessary spend more money
but they are not able to rebuild people the matter
little thought, property and business will he bf,t
by the building they up the balance needed and the
housewife be put back.
The idea Of the stockholders livery lot and build the
opera mouse Vnere Then woSo hotel dining
kitchen and barber rooms on the floor TINS
giving second floor opera an ample number Of
The burned burned building enough rooms and MANY
more could have been used Lancaster has improved
and unknd business ability by people who
ought TO nave known better but the fact that the success
The biggest Improvement the town had
mentors that the success
Sn9ue talk over the past smpy will rebuild
and show to the world that pluck enterprise we
lay aside fighting clothes sleepy
gait that business man in Ian
caster Garrard that hotel This broad
assertion but you will study the are right OF
course there WI" be cold water thrown the
few moSsbacks abound in them we will
never have anything but weeds Square but
what want do donation To the
rebuilding fund and thus the column
What say gentlemen will old position in
the rear: Speak hold
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07

Louis Leavel, cOlOred, who formerly
lived at Paint Lick but is now prac-
ticing law at Lexington, has invent
ed remarkable device which prOba-
bly, will put him on easy street. The
Leader says it is continuance called
a Telephone Reporter and Recorder.
He claims that one telephOning the
Office or residence of another can be
informed when the person desired will
return, although there is no one pres
ent to answer the phone and can also
leave number to be called up when
the person desired returns. The first
part Of the invention is operated by a
gramOphOne attachment set in opera
tiOn by the ringing of the telephone
bell. BY setting a dial before leaving
ones office or residence, the @'phOne
will be made to answer, for instance,
when called, "Will return at $50 D.
m. today" or at some other time as
the case may be. BY another arrange
ment the person calling can leave a
number to be called, which will be
recorded in typewriter fashion on a
PIECE of tape. He lacks funds to have
the instrument manufactured and is
DESTROYS of selling third interest i'm
the invention.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07

We desire to express to the people of
Lancaster our deep gratitude for the
noble assistance SO cheerfully given us
in our hour of great peril. Coming, as
we did, strangers to you, we feel doubly
grateful not only for the kindness of
Sunday, but all through our stay with
you, and since our great disaster pen
cannot describe our grateful feelings
to one and all of the city of Lancaster
and the county. We are sincerity
grateful to the many kind people who
have so generously opened their homes
to us, and we hope to be able in the
near future to again be in our old
home, the Garrard Hotel where we
will be more than pleased to recIpro-
cate the kindness.
To our cOlOred friends we also ex-
tend our deepest gratitude for the
noble work done by them.
Z. b. Long and wife.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07
A Great big show at Lexington.

The big Roman Carnival to be Civ.
en- at the Lexington Elks Fair, Aug.
III to III inclusive, this year is to be
the biggest thing of its kind ever seen
in Kentucky. Speaking of the show
at Kansas City recently paper says
"The De Kreko Bros, Roman Carni-
val and Exposition Company includes
some of the best fair attactionS now
on tour. The most important feat
ureS Of this aggregation are: BarthOl-
Omew'S trained horses, the Lilliputian
horses and ponies, the Roman arena,
Lalla COOlah, the man-NenuS: the
German Garden, the Roman Theater,
the eruption of Mount PeIee,' the
Electric Theater, the Palace of Mys-
terry. the Twentieth Century Girls,
the Ferris wheel and the Meters Fam
lily of expert swimmers. In addition
to the foregoing there are gypsy camps
vaudeville acts and other MINOR at
fractions without number. There are
over two hundred people connected
with the company, and taken all in
all, the De KrekO Bros, aggregation
is by far the best of the kind ever
seen here"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07

AS we go to press, several papers are
being circulated and are receiving
many names of those who want to
help replace the hotel and opera house.
"A great many citizens have given 800
each, and no one has refused to con-
tribute. This shows the right spirit.
and shows Furthermore that we have
some OF the biggest hearted, noblest
and best people on earth right here in
Lancaster. This is very encouraging
TO the company, and if the good work
Is carried just little further. the
houses will he rebuilt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07
City Council.

AT the regular meeting of the COun-
Gil Monday evening number of claims
were ordered paid, the application of
w. A. Arnold to build another livery
stable, brick with metal roof, where
the one burned stood was passed until
a special meeting, and the question of
requiring r. III. BatSOn to remove
force pump from we'll on Square re-
fered to special committee. AS to
the pump, the Council granted Mr..
BatSOn the use of the well about seven
years ago, and it was reported that he
refused to allow water to be taken
therefrOm Monday night only for use
on his own house. This Mr.. Batson
denies, and it was referred to the COM
mittee for adjustment.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07
Mr. Hubble Successful.

A special telegram to the dailieS
says there is proposition ON foot to
build a railroad from COrbin, KY, to
Celina, Tenn, via Burnside, Month
cello and Albany, Ky. land ByrdstOwn,
Tenn. The proposed route was sur
veyed several years ago. Col. l.. +.
Hubble, the promoter, has been there
and through Wayne county the past
week talking up the road and solicit
ing subscriptions. He has met with
much encouragement. From present
indications the road seems certainty
The road, if built, will open up a large
territory in Kentucky and Tennessee,
rich in timbers, minerals, oil and gas.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07

MIR. JAS. e. Todd, who accidentally
shot himself in the leg, last Spring,
which resulted i'm the loss of the limb
received in full his accident insurance
from the Fraternal Order of America,
it being the first loss they have suS-
tanned since the organization of the
lodge i'm Lancaster, four years ago,
which speaks well for the order. They
are reliable and will pay promptly.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1902-08-07
Should Thank The Lord

The man who has good and indus
triOuS wife has reason to get down on
his knees three times day and thank
God, says an exchange. A good wOm-
an can bring more sunshine and hap
pineSS into family circle than gold
mine or barrel of cider, and can make
all around her happy and cOntented as
we'll as being the same herself. The
nearest to heaven that man gets on
earth is when he comes home to the
bosom Of his family where peace and
happiness reign and where discomfort
and turmoil enter not.