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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
EDDY's RELIABLE


The La Crosse Chronicle of Friday
last contained the following bit of rail-
road news, and we give it to CENSOR
readers for what it is worth.
A new electric road IL to be construct
ed between Dubuque, Iowa, and several
of the smaller cities in southwestern
Wisconsin and it is believed that it will
extend to Viroqua 60 connect with the
La Crosse and Eastern. The lines will
not connect, if the new road runs into
Viroqua, but it will form continuous
line of traffic from this city to Dubuque.
II is proposed to run the line from East
Dubuque TO Sinsinawa Mound, north to
Cuba City, Jimtown DickyviIle, Platte
vile, Lancaster and many other places
The line is being promoted by John
Longbottom Of Dickyyille and Peter
Keine, james Levi. w. J. Browne, T.
w Ruete, Mr.. Storkley and NJ E. Err
win of Dubuque.
The local electric railroad promoters
know nothing of the project and for this
reason il is believed that the new road
will not connect with the La Crosse and
Eastern If it runs into Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
SEES WOMAN OF NATIONAL REpUTE.
General Rogers Pays Visit TO the Widow Of Gen
erai Fremont, First Republican Candidate for
President

While at Los Angeles during he win
ter. General E M Rogers paid visit
TO and had an interview with one Of the
distinguished women Of the age, the
widow Of John c. Fremont, first repub-
hcan candidate for president of the
United States, in 1856 81 daughter of
the great Missouri Uuiled States Senator
Benton, who still resides there at the
advanced age Of SO ysar- General Roy
ers ssys Mrs. Frt mont is still vigorous
parsonage in mind although confirmed
invalid physically ny reason of fall
He reports most interestirg convt r, A.
tion with Mrs Fremont From le-
cent communication to city ptp r
written by him we make few extracts
concerning this national character;
Los Angeles was fnr TIME before the
occupation by the United States and
during General Fremont's governorshir.
the capital of California. The arrival
of General Kearney, with later orders
from Washington, to assume command,
resulted in conflict of authority
When General Fremont was removed
from the Office of governor and deprived
of his rank he returned under protest
with General Kearney to the Missouri
rive, where he was ordered to Wash
ington under arrest court-martialed
for treason and sentenced to be dis
missed. Clemeucy was recommended
by the court and he was afterwards re-
stored to his former rank through the
influence of his father-iu-law Senator
Benton, who for thirteen days in the
United States.senate poured out vials of
wrath against General Kearney, the like
never before known in senatorial pro-
ceedings. General Kearney soon died,
which saved him from Benton's further
displeaeure. General Fremont resigned
his commission and returned to Califor-
MIA at the head of a scientific expedition.
After wards he became tho first and un-
successful candidate for president, losing
California, but carrying the electoral
vote of Wisconsin.
Mrs Fremont, the widow of the Path
finder, resides quietly in Los Angeles,
unforgotten only by those who call to
mind the campaign of 1856, and the
prominence OF her name as the prospect
i've first lady of the land and the daught-
or of the great senator from Missouri
When in Los Angeles recently | called
on her and found the venerable woman
with a keen memory of the events in
Washington society, when she was in
her youta and her father the most dis
tinguished senator in the democratic
party Her memory is also keen rs to
the stirring events in the 40's, when the
code duello settled affairs of honor, and
senators who had INDUCED in pistol
sports resumed their seats without hav-
ing their names omitted from the roll
call Those were the days of southern
chivalry, and questions of honor were
settled with pistols at short range.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
LUTHERAN COLLEGE TO CLOSE.
One OF the Students at st Olaf Writes of the Ap-
preaching Commencement

EDITOR CENSOR: Commencement j.
fast approaching, so we will write our
last letter from st. Olaf The Ware
oratorical contest took place May 16,
hut rather unfortunately for our bows.
Sweger had first place in composition,
but by some chance lis voice failed him
in delivery, and the prize and honor
went to the other class. Rather sad
when we might easily have won, but we
often learn our best lessons by mistakes.
On the 18th the corner stone 0f the
Steenslaud library was laid with fitting
eere emonies The building is nearly
5n's'ed and is grand addition TO the
buildings on beautiful Manitou We
hope now that others will soon follow
Steansland's example and build ladies
hall The girls are awaiting patiently.
On the cath the long expected base-
ball game between the faculty and sen.
Iors took place. Two of the best PLAYERS
of the seniors were absent and only two
of the other nine had heen on the dia-
mond befor The majority of the fac
ulty were old champions so it made IL a
serious matter for the seniors. The
game was the most interesting ever
played at st. Olaf but resulted IA to Is
Commencement will come on June TO-
and we hope to see many of our Viroqua
friends here. We had a pleasant call
from Mrs. Sweger and Mrs Severt Lar
son at tt 9 contest and we wish they could
have remained for commencement Pro-
gram for commencement week will be
partly rs follows: Band concert, City
park, Saturday June 7: Baccalaureate
sermon. st. Johns church. Sunday by
N. e. Boe OF Silver Lake, Iowa; Luther
League lecture at St Johns church,
Sunday afternoon by Rev. Ramsey of
Minneapolis: graduation exercises, an
nual musical, in gymnasium, Monday;
college graduation, Tuesday.
All the seniors expect to take post
graduate work at the university next
year, except Miss Blu. who has accepted
position as preceptress of Auguttiana
college Canton. South Dakota. G.
ST Olaf NAV 96
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
DAMAGE GENERAL AND QUITE GREAT.
From all Sections Of the County Come Reports Of
Destruction and Damage.

( The storms of last week were more
widespread and disastrous than at frs;
! given From throughout the country
comes reports Of death and great des-
truction of NJ ,,erty.
In this county, while no life has been
sacrificed there is a much heavier prop
erty loss that one could contemplate, but
nothing to compare with what the re-
suit would have been month later by
the loss of growing crops and destrnc-
tion Of hay. Farm lands are badly
washed. corn that was in the gT"und
will require replanting, much of it. Loss
along the streams is greatest. A very
good per cent of the small bridges of the
county are taken out. and others on the
larger waterways are wrecked and
damaged, even the steel structures hay
ing suffer badly.
AT Hillsboro the mill dam was swept
ont. number of hogs drowned for
Hammer brothers and Wernick. The
latter had his ice house and it's entire
contents torn down and washed away
Damage TO these interests is said to be
So 900. Along the Kickapoo there was
a rise of sixteen feet of water. One
river bridge was taken out between La
Fargo and Ontario and others damaged
or approaches removed Portions of the
Mound Park bridge ana mill dam went
out In all sections of the county roads
are in bad condition, many places al
most impossible. 1t is impossible to
review even approximately the public
and private loss in the surrounding
country, and still we escaped that most
to be dreaded, the sacrifice of human life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
closs ~ scbool DrawIug NIgh,

Next week will be gala time for the
CITY schools. Wednesday will be the
last day for the high school and two or
three grades Some of the lower de-
partments will remain in session for two
weeks TO make good the time lost by
reason of an epidemic Sunday even
ing the first OF commencement exercises
will be on, the baccalaureate sermon in
the Methodist church by Rev. Tresid1er.
Wednesday evening, at the Opera house,
class day exercises will occur, closing
with farce. Thursday night, at the
tabernacle, the commencement exer-
cises proper, will take place. Friday,
the Junior reception at the Opera house.
The graduating class will number SIX
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
CITY Assists in Celebration.

At Ia t evenings meeting Of the conn
Gil fifty dollars was appropriated to as
sist in the big celebration on July
Fourth. 1t also made an appropris ton
TO defray expenses OF the mayor and ex-
mayor at the municipal league meeting
tn be held in Grand Rapids next week.
The Bell telephone company filed appli-
cation for franchise to use the streets
for their service, soon to be constructed
here. Mayor and clerk were instructed
to borrow 81 900 for general use, max.
ing the third like loan since the general
tax levy. Miscellaneous accounts were
allowed 1925 While no official action
has been taken, il is agreed that five IL
cences be granted. and the parties have
been notified privately as follows. the
amount in each case being $1,000; Zitz-
ner & Larson, Russell corner; l. A.
Larson, Rice building; Torger Fortney.
hotel basement. Jos. Pennell, Mitchell
building; Fl. Lang, Butt building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Homsga 81 . Grateful peopIe.

Memorial Sunday was well observed
in this city by churches and societies.
As is customary, the Grand Army, Re-
lief Corps and Spanish soldiers marched
20 the Congregational church where
union service was held, occupying the
center Of tne auditorium set apa.t FOR
that puapose. The back ground Of the
roetrum was draped with the stars and
stripes and Towering plants made fine
contrast about the palpit. The exercises
throughout were peculiarly appropriate
to the occasion Rev. John Tresidder
led in prayer He was followed by
Pastor Stemen. who delivered most
patriotic discourse His tribute to the
Amer; can soldier in all the wafs that
they haye been called upon to partici-
pate, was touching His sermon was
crowded with thoughts on the past,
present and future conditions of our
great country, the possibilities and dan
gers that are ours. The CENSOR regrets
that it has neither time or space to give
Rev. Stemen's excellent discourse the
prominence it deserves as thoughtful,
patriotic and elevating platform pro-
duction.
In tine evening at the same place a pro-
gram appropriate to the day was pre-
sented. The city orchestra and choir
were features. Prof s. Il. Pearson gave
an address on Pat iotism in the public
schools He treated the subject from
the standpoint of an educator, taking
up and digesting the numerous phases
of pubic sentiment, condemning in
proper,terms all phases Of anarchy. The
public schools, he said are what the
community make them for both the dis
semination of education and lofty pat
riotisD1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
A Long Time Ago.

Sunday last, the 25tb, was the fifty
first anniversary of the day on which
the vote was taken locating the perma-
nent seat of government Of Bad Ak"
county, now our beautiful and fertile
Vernon. The vote was very close be-
tween Springyille and Yiroqus, about
twenty majority. There ia no record at
hand that gives the correct figures, but
there were not far from 100 votes cast,
Capt. McMichael tells us He then liv-
ed.at Springyille. and was hustler for
that location. The polling places for
the import mt event were at Readstown,
Warmers Landing, Springville and Vir-
OauA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Congregational Notes.

Mid-week service on Thursday even
ing at 7:30.
The pastor will preach next Sunday
morning on tire text, Come unto Me
all ye that laoor and are heavy laden
and viii givs you rest. In the even
ing the Chris ian Epdeavor at Z o'clock
and at s 90 this church and congregation
will Join in tnion service at the Meth
odist church Baccalaureste sermon
before the HiC School graduating class
by Rev. John Tresidder.
The Ladies Sewing Circle will be en-
fertained by Mrs. G. w. Graves and
Mrs Frederick wilkins at the home of
Mrs. Graves on Wednesday June 4th
from 9 to 8 O'CLOCK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
school Report.

Raport Of Baker school, District No. 1. town
OF Harm ony, for month ending May l5; MIN
Der pup gonteiled Il; average daily attend
auce IL. whole number OF days Attendance
PAS: percent Of attendance 73i number cases
Of tardiBess s; neither tardy nor absent ltFu-
ben Lar4on. Jesse Wa per Lynn bennlS9n.
absent but not taFdy iertle. Wine ana ltpy
Moore Avery Rood, Hazel Baker aHl AiFltd
Rick I wish 10 thank the pupils Tor tbelr
application 10 their studies and klndoess 70
me- NELLIE MosHER, Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
enrnrad Snnne Ii0rors.

At the clay pigeon shoot at Sparta,
yesterday, Tomah won the team event
with % out Of 125 Ia Crosse 2ud with
80, Sparta Bird with VI, Viroqua 9TH with
SO and West Salem 5th with 70 Two
other teams took part finishing 9Th and
7th. In the individual scores Joseph
Boebrer won 2nd place on percentage.
breaking s. ont Of 100, l. y Griffin Bird
breaking 100 ont OF 1876. and y G Brown
7tn breaking So ont of 1870 Of the num-
Der vino shot the entire list Of events
Griffin won 2nd place. Forty-eight
shooters took part All Of the Viroqua
BOYS won positions in some of the events.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
A 0ueer Freak.

Mr. Fred Gross, who was caller from
Sterling, last Thursday, tells the CEN
soR of peculiar freak Of electricity
that occurred on the farm Of John Jacob
us. A bolt Of lightning struck large
tree, completely demolishing the same.
A few feet distant was a wire fence.
The same bolt of lightning struck the
fence, following the same for half a mile,
where it left the fence, singled COW
out of herd struck and killed her
without affecting the other animals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Ths Place 70 Sell.

buy rubbers, rags, old iron. etc. at
my second hand store. Bring them and
get the cash. Also sell the old re-
liable line Of Buckeye machinery.
G. a HOLBRooK, Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

Above is picture of Mr. Hazelwood
of Milwaukee,. who announces his can.
didacy for Commissioner of insurance
before rhe approaching republican state
convention MIR. Hazelwood has been
connected with the department for some
years and is now deputy under Com
missioner Giljohaun He is familiar
with different branches of the service
and would doubtless maintain the de-
partment at it's present efficient and
high standard if placed at the bead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

1t isn't necessary to 90 to China
our doors are always open for trade.
We have Just the shoes you should wear
TO look fashionable at q reasonable cost.
THE BIG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
PURE rom LAWS ENFORCED

MORE GROCERs FINED FOR SELLING
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.
The st. Louis 2 apers report several
more grocers brought to trial upon the
charge of selling baking powder contain
ing alum in violation of the law. The
parties were all convicted and each fin
ed $t00 Several baking powders which
have been round bv ANALYSIS to contain
alum have been offered in I market.
Thew are called
CHAPMAN'S
CALUMET
CROWN
CIRCLEC
EDDY'S RELIABLE
In many places similar powders, un-
der these or other names, are offered for
sale at from ten to twenty cents pound
Good baking powder is one of the most
useful things in the Kitchen There are
several good powders; housekeerers will
help the authorities in their efforts to
promote the sale OF pure and wholesome
food, If when buying baking powder
they will insist upon having some one
of the well known brands of cream Of
tartar powders which are pure and
healthful beyond doubt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
MARRIED

At NewFv Nav Is. by Rev Eijkrud, Mr.,
JOSEPH TRYpENLuSD and Miss JULIA OVER
GAARD, both OF Newry community.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

At Coon Prairie church, Mry II. by Rev.
Haivorsen, Nr ANTON JOHNSON and Miss
BERGtRA U.issog, both OF Westby
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

At the residence Of the groom's parents
May 81. by Rev. q w. Nuzum Mr. ADofpH
lIEEGEsoS and Nj ss GRACE GEARY, both OF,
Vfrpuun -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
lie Cornes.

Hear me singing,
ses me wingiug,
Feel me singing
I've just come back 70 WOO you,
To wake you and 70 chew you,
Extract little pabnlnm
with shary, iBclsiye lnbiums
For I'm an awfui eater
Yours truly,
a Muskeater.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

See those fine dress shirts at 50 cents.
Nothing like them ever seen in the city.
BLUE FRONT STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
DIED


OLINE OLSON CHRISTI EsoN was born Nov.
|. 1sJl fttTeiic, Norway came 10 Wisconsin
in 1850 was married to Jens Christlanson in
1861, To this union wa, given eight children,
two otwhom have passed to the other side to
welcome the mother on her arrival, which
was April n, 1902, having passed away on
that date al her home 10 jefferson. leaving
an aged husband and six children to mourn
her loss She Was laid 20 ress In the ceme-
terry 40 North West Prairie church April 20,
Rev Aschiem officiating. Mother Christian
son was faithful wife, kind and loving
mother who will be sadly missed ~ family
and neighbors. j. u. Q.
Mr.. f. ]. CAMPBELL died 90 Monday Morn
ing, May 28tb at the home Of his son, Charles
Campbell at CashtOn after an Illness Of many
years. Mr. Campbell was born at Belvedere,
New Jersey, IN fs25. He FIRST settled at Hort
con. Ia this state and 10 1865 moved 10 Sparta.
where he resided until he went to live with
his son at Cashton. lie served his country
as volunteer In the aroy tor over three
years. being a member Of Co. @, ~ regiment
Wisconsin Volunteers. A few of his old com
rades are still living Ia this vicinity, who
With many staunch friends mourn his death.
Mr.. Campbell leaves two brothers and two
sisters and one son. His wife died % years
ago, Funeral occurred at Sparta on Tues
day, CONDUCTED by the Grand Army Of that
city, Rev Nobs presiding noble man has
gone 20 his reward.
In Westby May 10. OF consumption, An
DREW RICE, aged 45 years Mr.. Rice was
native Of Norway, coming 10 Coon Valley
with bis parents Wheu quite young.
The sad death OF Mrs. BERT HEDING occur
red at her home near Burr, May IT. She
leaves a infant babe to the care OF the father
and this makes tba case doubly sad. Mrs.
Alice Ledpan Heding was born November
25 1ss2, and was united. recently, in marriage
10 Bert Hpdlng. OF iiilisboro. She W as buried
al Burr May 30, Rev, j. w. Reed Cfficiatlng.
Funeral was attended by large concourse
of soFrOwing and -ympathizing relatives and
friends. Deceased leaves a devoted husband,
IA fe - mi fUf RRF NJ II. nd - n f.nH
man six brothers Frank OF Kellogg. Mime
sofa. Fred, OF piainview, Minnesota. Jake,
Walter, Vincent and Everett OF Burr. three
sisters. Mts. Ella Moore, Myrtle and Ethel
Ledman, 70 mourn her SAD departure, all OF
whom we're present to pay their last respects
70 one 50 dearly loved BY all. V.B, L.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
DO You Expect 10 Travell

If so the G. NJ. & st. Paul road ia the
one to secure. terms from. As usual
western excursion and hoIneseekers
tickets will be sold to all points in the
south and southwest on the first and
third Tuesdays Of June. July, August,
September and October One fare for
ound trip plus g. good for 81 days
inquire Of L G. Boyle agent, Viroqua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18

DEATH OF Mr.. SHUMAN.-Mr.
Ernest SnnmaD, the Oldest resident OF
the cty of Alexandria and probably IN
this part OF the country, died al toe
residence of his SOD, 10 Shumsnsvl,ie,
Caroline county, last night. Inc de-
ceased was bora 10 Frsnkfort-on-the-
Main on the oath OF May, 1907, and
was nearing bis 95th mils-post when
death overlook him Mr.. Snumsn came
to Alexandria 10 1882 He was butcher
by trade and began business in an old
frame house (relic of colonial dsye)
which stood until few years ago at
the northeast corner OF Duke and
Fairfax streets. Later be engaged 10
other occupations and for long time
was employed 10 the Irwin Brewery at
the foot of Wolfe street previous to
about 1853, when It was destroyed by
fire. He lefs this c ty su subsequently
and took no bis residence 10 Richmond,
where be remained for number Of
years, but 6asly returned to AlexaD-
dria, w1ers be had since remained.
For long time the deceased, by rea-
son OF his ripe old age, WIS regarded
people. Pleasant in depor,met and
comDaoioDsole. many we're fond Of
conversing with him concerning btu
the old aud new world. He for many
years was the only person 10 Alexsn-
dria who bad seen Napoleon Bona
psrte, and his recital oil that fact alone
made him 40 interesting study. He
never tired of telling all who asked
him OF having when a small child seen
Napoleon as that individual passed
through one of the German villages,
probsbly previous to his banishmeI to
Elba. He was married twice and
leaves FIVE ohildren-two daugtt'rs
and three soDs-among them Mr.
Louis ShumsD, the well-known con
fectioner Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18

Work ON THE PoToMAC.-Tbe work
OF deepening the channel over the K, t.
tie Bottoms shoals near the mouth ofthe
Potomac will, 1t is said, be vigorously
pushed during the summer. The
large dredge which worked on the
Maryland Point shoals last season will
return 10 a short time to complete the
work, and from there will go to the
Kettle Bo toms. AS a preliminary to
the improvement the coast survey
steamer Eudesvor has been ordered to
make the necessary soundings over
the Kettle Bottom shoals, and she
will spend several months 10 the
Potomac on that work. 10 the
soundlDgs experiments will be made
with a new apparatus, the inven-
ton OF Mr.. G. A. Thompson,
VINO will be aboard the Eodesvor to
assist 10 the work. The steamer was
expected to sail from Baltimore for the
Potomac yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A slight fire occurred at an early
nour this morning at the residence oil
Mrs. LyDoh, 1921 Princess street. Mr.,
Raymond Smith. driver of the Hydrsu-
lion wagon, mounted horse and gal
loped to the scene. He proceeded to a
bed room, where the FIRE had started,
aud extinguished it without sounding
an alarm.
A number of Sbriners from this city visited
Almas Temple Ia Washington last night and
enjoyed most delightful evening.
Lewis Williams has sold to J. B. Virgins 0
house aud lot on FAystte street between
Wythe and Madison for $3.50.
One OF the white members Of the chain
gang broke the sbackles from his legs this
morning and make his escape.
The stssmsr Columbis will leave Balti
more tomorrow morning for this city.
No business Of interest was transacted in
the Circuit Court today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-18

ARRESTED FOR VAGRANCY.-Ofioer
Beach last night arrested Dollle Jen'
kins and Martha Johnson, two young
colored women, charged with vsgrsDcy
and disorderly conduct in the neigh
borbood OF the Fsyette street depot.
The two women had acted 10 disOr-
derby manper toward two young white
men who happened to be passing at
The time, and they called the attention
of the officer to their conduct. Phe
Mayor this morning fined them IS each
and In default OF payment they will be
seut to the work house.