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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-15

oons, and haven't for eighteen years.
The whiskey men say I'm too hard on
them am like the mau that was
coming down the road with a pitch.
fork, when he was attacked by a vi
cious dog. He saw tho dog was 60
ing TO bite, so he ran the fork
through him and pinned him to the
ground. His owner came up ana
asked what he meant by doing such
thingI He answered that the dog
was going to bite him. why didn't
you turn the other endY' he in
quired. Why didn't he turn the
other endT the man answered.
but these remarks have nothing to
do with my sermon. The text is found
in Eccles, viii:;1, AS righteousness
tendeth to life, so he that pursueth
evil pursueth it to his own death.
His address was divided into four
parts, based on the latter part of the
text, "He that pursueth evil pursueth
IL to his own death" His first point
was death Of conscience, and under
this heading he gave few more
digs at our city government and off
oisls. The latter have no more con-
sciences than Florida alligators.
Every few months take money into
city treasury from poor fallen women
as price Of their shame. Every three
or four months fine ssloonReepers $14
for privilege of debauching and
"damning our boys. Some people
can't tolerate Sam Jones, yet they
tolerate saloonkeepers, and you can't
find anything in books to beat it.
Mr.. Pinkerton," he said, "you have
some members that won't come to
hear me preach. You just smell
them" Society women stab their
commences and guzzle beer They had
better die and go to Heaven than set
such an example to their children.
No four.legged sow would drink beer
unless it was sweetened. "Some
folks say that Sam Jones uses too
much slang. Half my slang comes
from the bible, but you don't know
enough about the bible to know it"
His second point was the deadening
Of sensibility, and he illustrated in
forcible manner the gradual killing of
our sentiment until our hardened ma
ture cannot take in the truth when we
listen to it. How the stabbing of
works on the brain, result
ing in our filling the asylums and PEN
Twenty-Five men and
women were sent from here to the
penitentisry in one week. and twenty
three were traoeable to saloons. And
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-15

opened the meeting with prayer aud
Mr.. Thompson introduced Mr.. John
W. Keller of the Fried man and Keller,
Co. who welcomed the gentlemen to
our city in few we'll chosen words
Mr.. Keller in addressing the con-
vention said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the
Kentucky Bankers Association:
L cannot refrain from expressing
now much l appreciate, and how
deeply sensible l am of the honor con-
ferred up me of welcoming you to our
city.
Why this honor is conferred upon
me, l cannot understand, as there are
SO many others much worthier than |,
unless it be the fact that the firm of
which l am member has been, and
is one of the largest borrowers and
he sviest payers of interest, in the
state, and you desire to encourage us
to continue in the good old way, and
by our example, have others to do the
same, in order that the figures oppo-
site the "loens and discounts" and
ACCRUED interest tems," in your state
ments to stockholders may never grow
less, but continue always to increase.
In ancient and medieval times, when
distinguished strangers were to be
welcomed. the keys to the gates of the
city were presented to them upon sil-
yer or golden salvers, emblematical of
the fact that to such guests, the grim
ramparts ami frowning bastions of the
towering wells, surrounding the city,
were to have no meaning, and that
they might come and go, without let
or hindrance, according to their will.
But, in these lat ter days, when the
greatness of men is measured by tine
keeness of their intellects, ana not by
the strength Of their good right arms,
and the power of cities is measured by
the number of banks they, have, and
not by the number of men at arms they |
are able to command TO resist ma.
rsuding foe-when law, and not
force, is the supreme arbiter of the
not only of men, but of
cities and nations-this ancient Gus
tom is falling into disuse, and we
therefore welcome you to our midst |
with speeches. and tenders of our hos
pitality, and we hope that you will
feel that our welcome is no less hearty,
and true, because it is not
rendered at the oity's gates by g
procession of the municipal dignita-
ries, amidst fanfare OF trumpets.
the rolling of drums, and the booming
Of cannon, as was customary. on such
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-15
CAPTAIN LEATRER'S TRI-
Butte TO PADUCAH.

IL introducing Mr.. George q.
Thompson of Paducah, president of
the association, to the bankers this
morning Captain John II. l,eathers, of
Louisville, paid our city very pretty
compliment. He said, in part, "It
has been seven or eight years since we
gathered in meeting in this beautiful
city and it is with pleasure and amaze
ment we note the wonderful growth
in population. in banking capital, in
the business done by your banks, in
the great volume of your jobbing and
manufacturing business and the posi-
ton of Importance your city has tax
en- in our great commonwealth. How
pleasing it is to see the remarkable
growth, and how pleasing il is to
meet these hospitable people of West
Kentucky. Your city is indeed the
metropolis of West Kentucky.
Mr.. s. N. Leonard, of Eddyville,is
one of the best known members of the
association. He is enthusiastic over
West Kentucky and says the next ten
years will bring about development
in this end of the state that can hard
ly be conceived now. He has found
copper, fuor spar, lead and zinc on
some of ais properties and says Cald-
well, Lyon Livingston, Crittenden are
a huge mass of wealth and when these
counties are developed as they will be
Paducah will enjoy the boom of her
existence.
In addition to the local bankers,
the following are among the delegates
present;
Willis ]. Mullen, Louisville; y. r.
BurDett, First National bank, Rion-
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-15
Many Prominent Visitors Arrive in
Paducah for the Convention.
President George O. Thompson Calls
to Order-Mr. Keiler's Happy
Address Of Welcome.
BUSINESS OF MEETING TODAY

The tenth annual convention of the
Kentucky Pankers' Association was
called to order at The kentucky at
1890 by Mr. George O. Thompson of
this city. The Rev George W. Briggs
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-15
occasions in the days of old.

occasions in the days of old.
Now that steam and electric trans
portation have annihilated distar re,
and encroaohed even upon the dom n
Of time, few men there are in 1T
country who are strangers in any rt
of its broad expanse, and fewer
who are strangers in any part O. 80,
state in which they reside. No r,s
of you is stranger here, and we |
therefore expect you to make "
selves at home, and enjoy and
without restraint all we have, as /; -
were your own.
Tho institutions which you rel
sent accumulate, and then start !
circulation the very life blood of
body polite, and when that circu
tion ceases in any part or porto
the state, county, or municipal
atrophy sets in, which is soon folio /
by decay, ruin and destructioa
Great, therefore, is the duty Of banks
and bankers to see that proper circu-
laticn of money is kept up in all por-
tions of our great commonwealth, to
the end that it may prosper and grow
and thrive as a whole, and peace,
plenty and happiness may smile upon
all our people from the AllePhanies on
the east to where the broad Mississippi
rolls in majestic splendor on the west.
Money is power. without it.srmies
cannot move, the wheels of govern
ment cease to turn, and courage, pa
triotism, and physical strength are of
little avail. AS representatives of
this great power, YOU are doubly
welcome to our city. That your de-
alterations may be peaceful, harmo-
nious. and fraught with great ,;ood,
is our most earnest wish.
Gentlemen of the Kentucky Rank
ers Association you are thrice wei.
come.
Mr.. Andrew Steele, of Midway, re-
sponGed on behalf of the association.
In part Mr.. Steele said
Ladies and gentlemen; On behalf
of the Kentucky Bankers Association
and the representatives of the great
financial institutions of our beloved
state we are gathered here to dis
cuss questions of great importance to
our institutions, to become better ac-
quainted and to enjoy ourselves.
You will find us like other men,
some old, some young, some with a
good stock Of this worlds goods and
some in only moderate circumstances.
We are here to labor for the good of
the people and when our labors are
over to enjoy your delightful hospital
ity."
The reports of the secretary, treas
urer and executive committee were re-
oeived and spread on the minutes and
the convention adjourned until this af-
ternoon.
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Continued on Fourth Page
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
Todsy's Happy Weddings.

The CENsoR's press day and three
weddings of some note come at the same
time. We are therefore unable to more
than men ion the fact.
Probably the most largely attended
nuptial event of the season, OCCURS at
Coon Prairie this afternoon, when John
Kendall Chorlog, and Miss Ingerbor
Katherine Halvorsen. eldest daughte"
of Bishop and Mrs. Halvor.en, will be
united In marriage Both contracting
parties are instructors in Gale Lutheran
college.
At the residence of Judge and Mrs
DO. Mahoney, this afternoon, occurred
the marriage of Miss Edith Bingham of
this city to Mr. Walter G Williams Of
Sparta. The ceremony was by Rev
John e. zones Of Sparta II was a quiet
affair ly relatives being resent
Refres ents were served and the eou-
pie departed on the afternoon train for
their home near Sparta where furnish
ed farm home awaits the bride. Miss
Bingham made her ZONE with Judge
Mahoney g family for the past few years
She attended school here and has been a
teacher. She is worthy Of the good
home she goes to.
At o'clock this evening at the resi-
dence of w. Switzer his daughter
Myrtle win be joined In marriage to
Mr.. J. Henry Marks OF South Dakota.
Rev. John Tresidfer will officiate Many
relatives and friends Of the contracting
parties are here from Fennimore ard
elsewhere to attend the wedding
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
Old Pioneer Passes Lsyopd.

Hans Nelson. one Of .ne original
tiers of Coon Valley, died on the 18th
after brief illness. He was one Of less
than half-dozen OF the arly stock Of
Norwegian settlers of Vernon county
who located in the valley Of the Coon
Mr. Nelson was born 81 years ago. He
emigrated from Beri. Norway, 45 years
ago and has lived in Coon Valley all the
time except when la Westby where he
conducted q general store for about IL
years. Mr.. Nelson built the first store
there after the reilr )ad YVES built, and
was postmaster at that time. He leaves
a wife and two Sons, Anton who lives
on the farm and Nikolai, who lives in
Viroqua The funeral was at the resi-
dence on Saturday last.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
A Llttle Tempest.

Our Milwaukee visitors, last Thursday,
took umbrage at some portions Of Gen
eral Rogers remarks made during their
reception Every citizen regrets this
unpleasant feature Of the very felicitous
meeting and the temper displayed, es-
pecially on the part of the visiting re-
porters for the metropolitan papers who
accompanied the party. General Rogers
remarks concerning Milwaukee, beer
interests, palm gardens, variety theatres
etc, were not designed TO be offensive
and W re given In spirit Of Jest By
the Interpretation of his remarks the
city rs well as General Rogers has re-
ceived not little unpleasant notoriety.
II is unfortunate for both that this
should b. 0ur people accept the intent
not the misconstruction of the subject.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
METROPOLIS REFREsEs ED IN vIROQUA
Milwaukee Wholesalers. Bankers, Attorneys, Cap
italists and Jolly Fellows Generally, Pay hasty
Visit TO This CITY.

A special tran bearing sixty repre-
senta i've wholesalers, business and pro-
fessional men of Milwaukee arrived
in this city at two o'clock on Thursday
last, and were the guests of ViroQua
| business men and citizens for two hours.
! The visitors wei let Mt the station,
| formed in proce / and each accom-
| panied by loca preventative of the
| business houses ,. le town. The line
Of march was : sh past the school
grounds TO Jeffe street. thence vest
to Main where ; photograph of the
whole party wa = ken by Adlingtou.
Headquarters & Board of Trade, in
w. r c. hall, s used as reception
place for the vi e s, where things were
conduc, ed info z lly, cigars and punch
served, with CIV pinutes given to
brief talks n sr Coffiand welcomed
the city gentle q In neat and appro-
pirate words, which were apparently
appreciated. The reply wa by Mr.. A.
f. Wadhams president OF the Milwau-
kee ASSOCIATE n. General Rogers and
Messrs. Boggs and Bohmrich were other
speakers After half hour of good
will greeting and acquaintance making
the visitors spread out for calls on their
customers in the city.
There was general surprised ex-
preston on the part of our guests OF the
city that ViroQua maintained such inn
mense business houses and stocks OF
goods The surrounding country, too,
was COMMUNICATED as the very finest
th'y had passed through on their route.
The visitors and home people were
gratified over the pleasure of this neigh
borly call II was lively party.
Tue following constituted members of
the excursions w. H. Dodsworth, ].
NJ Davis George Sehwarz, e. H. Bacon
Chas, A. Jerman, Julius o. Frank, c, ].
Jorgensou. VIM. S. Dunlap, VIM. II.
Surles. Gus Kannenberg. f. f. Ladwig,
j. II. Kopmeier, Edward Is Webb, Nor
mon Watkins, A. II. Lindsay j. z.
Maxwell, Robert w TAFT, Fl. e Lasche,
Franklin T. Smith, Willis L. Cheney,
Geo. w. Patek f. L. Hustipg, A II.
Spoor, Thomas G. Boggs, F. e. Ellis,
y. a. Wadhams, J. S. Davis, A G. Clas,
l.. A Lange, T. E. Brannen, Julins
ku3hn, S. M Cantrovitz. Ossian T.
Bird Frank J. Moraweiz. FL. G.. Razall,
W. W. Wallis, Chss Salomsn, Chas.
Abresch, John f. Burke Gardner P.
Stickney, Albert Heneman, Emil Q.
Hoffman,. Louis Nuesse, John Campbell
George w, Davies, William Marnitz, E.
E. r Spence, Oscar Zwietusch, William
NJ Post E g. Clark, J. p. Flersheim,
George NJ. Bates, g. W. Lamb, Burgo-
Nlaster, Gimbel Brothers. Joseph Nc
Bell, L. 9. Whitney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
LaFOLLETTE'S LONG LEAD
THE GOVERNORS MOTIVATION CONCEDED
BY THE OPPOSITION.
Desperate Work and Expenditure Of Barrels Of
Money Avail Nothing Of the Farming
Districts are Unanimous for an Honest ana
Upright Man Of Duty

Caucuses and conventions throughout
the state SO far have been sore disap-
pointments to the bolting Milwaukee
crowd who are attempting to run the
republican party of the state Much Of
the territory claimed by the opposition
to Governor LII Fol ette has ceen carried
by his supporters. At Eau Claire. where
they were licked the Stslwarts bolted
the convention and he'd rum meetings.
This demonstrates the desperation of
the uuprincipled opposition to honest
government Up to date caucuses and
conventions have given the following
rAsnlts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
Bryan at La Crosse.

The La Crosse press club have arrang-
ed for lecture by William j. Bryan,
Nebraska's noted orator and former
democratic candidate for the presidency,
on THE Conquering Nation" at the La
Crosse theatre June 2sth Though the
majority may lave differed with Mr..
Bryan az regards politics, all agree that
he is one Vi the most eloquent speakers
Of the age, II Is believed that a number
people liom this city will attend the
lecture and avail themselves OF what
may be their only chance in life time
to hear this eloquent and famous man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
"a Great sparta IndustrY.

The hlghwater mark on Strawberries
has been reached the past few days, the
deliveries ranging from 1000 to 5000
cases daily and Yesterday going well
ever 5000 cases. This is probably the
highest point to be reached this season,
shough heavy shipments will be made
this week, and very likely next, also.
The prices have held to dollar case
up to yesterday when they dropped to
30 cents. IL the quality of the fruit is
kept up, however, price ought to i'm
prove as the supply declines This i6
emphatically grand year for the grow
ers, who have enjoyed the happy conf
bination of big yield, first class qu iity
and good market throughout Sparta
Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
"Jlm'' and the Whale.

A Madison news dispatch says State
Treasurer j. o. Davidson caught big
pickerel measuring forty inches in length
in Lake Mendoza, Saturday Owing t4
it's size and the roughness of the water
Mr.. Davidson had some difficulty In
landing the fish. II was one of the
largest fish ever caught in Lake Mendo-
Ia Mr.. Davidson presented it to the
governor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

Four fines were paid into the village
treasury Tuesday az the result of wire
being stretched across the sidewalk near
the church on Sunday night. The four
young men had TO put up in the neigh
borhood of $50 for their fun which lasted
only a few minutes. This should be- q
warning sufficient 10 put stop 10 all
such mischief. -Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
congregational Notes.

Mid-week service Thursday evening
at 7:30. Topic; Christ he lling the blind
man. John TX chapter.
The pastor will preach at both morn
ing and evening service next Sunday.
Evening service at s o'clock.
Ladies sewing society will be enter
tanned by Mrs. G. N. Butt and Mrs. E.
Minshall. July and, from 2 10 o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
On Monday evening Miss Allie Rich

ards and Mrs Herman Layer entertained
a party of young people at the home OF
tho latter in hoI 1r of Miss Jessie Lake
Iho departed for Sparta. After pleas
ant hour at the residence, the young
people marched in a body to the restaur-
ant where they were served with re-
freshments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
: III .2gbout 90ur friends and Heleh60rs. {
UirY cAUCUsES.

Republican ward caucuses will be held
in the severSd wards of this city as an
nounced by the chairman and secretary
of the republican county central COM
mittee. PARTY men are notified here.
with of the same BY ORDER OF COM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

10 this city on Tuesday evening, June II,
Mr.. ADoLPH BICKEL and Mss MATILDA
PRAG0E The happy event took place at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs
Joseph PraRge. in the presence of relatives
and a few intimate friends. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. Reichert
Of the EVangeiical church Both bride and
groom have been brought up in our city and
they are young people held in high esteem.
SIR Bickel has for some time been employed
by the Tate Mercantile Company at Yiroqua
and he will take his bride 70 that city to re-
side The best wishes of many friends 20
with them -Tomab Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
RepubIlean Town Caucus

A caucus OF republican elector OF Viroqua
town will be held at the engine house In the
city Of Viroqu, Saturday. June 2Sth, at p,
m. to elect delegates 10 attend the county
convention 10 be held inFViroqua July 5th.
Republicans are urged to ATTEND.
by order OF Committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
MARRIED.

At che residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Cox. June 1s, By N. T. Fortuu ustce Of the
Peace, Miss ELSIE Cox and &r. MAGHEs HoL-
VERSION, In the presence OF about hundred
invited guests
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
THE GREAT NATAL DAY.
Viroqua WIN Eclipse All Previous Efforts and Wants
Her Neighbcrs 20 Join IN the Spree.

Niroqua will he the ceater of all at.
fractions for July Fourth.
Niroqu6 viii spend thousand dollars
to please her neighhors.
{ NiroQua will do the square thing and
5 make every visitor doubly happy.
Niroqua viii not expect cent from
any person for any part of the great
Fourth of July events. All Ler citizens
ASK is good will and big time for every
body.
/ yiroqua will make a demooStraiion
that all will be ple@sed with The old
settlers, his old and young ol ler-, The
Woodman and other societies will join
in the parade.
Vroqua will show you
A procession mile long.
A band of thirty-ive nieree.
Float representing the bittleshlp Wit
cl'lsin.
Fifty beautiful voung ladies represen-
ting every STATE and territory.
Big Elephant
Carl Olson, the funny man.
Den OF wild beasts.
Negro minstrel company.
Phonograph and street clowns.
Fireworks and dance in the evening
The oratiOp viii be delivered by At
torney B F. Bryant Of La Crosse who is
one OF the best speakers in this section.
After the procession at 10 o'clock in
the morning, picnic dinner will be eaten
on the camp grounds and the orations,
songs and old settlers meeting will en-
gage the attention OF the people
Come to Viroqua early in the morning
of the Fourth of July and lont miss one
of fhn attractions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
ELECTRIC ROAD AND TELEPHONE SERVICE
These Two Systems are Heading From the North
west Toward Viroqua

The Southeastern electric railroad,
to be constructed from La Crosse to this
city, is making progress. The council
of our northern city granted franchise
TO the incorporators of the enterprise,
but it is not very acceptable TO officers
of the company, inasmuch as it requires
the payment each year during the ex-
ist, nee of the franchise, of a bonus o
$500 to the city. This is an exaction
never asked of any other enterprise
either organized within or entering that
citv.
A full corps of surveyors are working
on most feasible routes. A gentleman
who has travelled in the northwestern
section of the county tells the CENSOR
that the last survey is via Stod lard to
ChRseburg, crossing WoodNille ridge
and through the valley by H. Proctor's,
leaving Newton one and half miles to
the south, thence TO Springville aud Vir-
oqua Our informant says the party
will soon close work on this line.
Work on the long distance telephone
line is proceeding from the north. More
than half the distance pole-setting and
wire stringing is completed, and work
men expect to reach Viroqua about July
4th. From Coon Valley or Brinkman
spur line will be extended to Chaseburg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

BY Justice Warren at Towerviie May ss.
MANY DUENE Of Rising San. 10 WALTER PECK
Of ToWerylile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
A WORD TO RRPuRIIcAKs

1t is important that every supporter
of Governor La Toilette attend the
party c tucuses Saturday afternoon of
this wsek, at o'clock and at 80 in the
evening Drop your work for an Lour
and assist in eleeting delegates who a"s
known TO be on the right side of the
important questions involved in the
canvass.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

At Sparta, June :, Mr. DELL ID. WILLIAMS
of Iiiisboro and Miss BULAH AEGERTER, OF
Sparta,
MI. Williams was member OF Company NJ
which Was recruited here for TIE Spanish
American war, and WAS a general favorite
with his comrades.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25
CORONATION POSTPONED.

King Edward Of England underwent
surgical operation on tuesday, and
his life is in the balance The corona
tion has been indefinitely postponed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

Lxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets cure
oscold in one day. No cure, no pay
Price % cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-06-25

Three Young Men Found Guilty Of Burglary Two
Important Matters Decided. Business Before the
Court Dispensed With and the Term Shortest for