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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
stock Parm fcT Sale.

will sell my stock farm consisting
of 80 acres On west branch OF Kickapoo
three miles north of Readstown $50
acres fine bottom land, balance good
ridge land 175 acres improved. AL
well fenced. New tobacco shed 100 #.
long. good hay barn and other build-
ings. No better tobacco land on earth
Will sell all or part. Price reasonable.
Terms Of payment 10 suit purchaser.
G. J. SMITH, ViToqua Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
Anction Sales.

A large sale. to be held to isg, Thurs
day. will take place the Col. May
farm. Cattle, sheep hogp, horses, farm
implements, etc will be disposed Of.
On SATURDAY. Nov. -. L. L. and L. G
L arson. two miles northwest Of Spring
Vile. viii sell stock and other personal
properly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
Congregational Notes.

Mid week service on Thursday even
ing Topic-"TheM Mustard Seed Matt
XIII 81, 81
This pastor will preach at both SER
vices next Sunday.
The ladies sewing circle will be enter
tanned next Wednesday, Nov 18th from
2 TO o'clock by Mrs. Andrews and Mrs
Fawcett al the residence of the latter.
Each lady is requested to bring her swn
sewing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
Eaten by Hogs

A Baraboo dispatch says that Bridget
Brennan, aged 20, was attacked by
drove of hogs and badly bitten. She
died few hours later. Her screams
attracted help too late TO save her life.
The rescuers had great difficulty in keep
ing the maddened swine from devouring
their still breathing vi tim
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
REPORTS ARE ONLY CONFIRMED.
Election News Is bat Confirmation Of Last Week
With Little New.

There is little to add to the facts
given in last week lis CENSOR concerning
election. In Vernon cou1ty the ma aior.
ity has increased to ., $50 by the official
canvass which was completed on Mon
day by Clerk Sherman. Register Mork
and C. NJ Butt Jr., the constituted
board of canvassers. The maJorities
are:
For Governor La Toilette 1880
Davidson, Lieutenant Governor. 2, 635.
Houser. Secretary of State, 26,25.
Kempf, State Treasurer, 2,6oJ
Sturdevant, Attorney General 2.569
Cary, State Superintendent 2, $40
Thoma Railroad Commissioner, :, 612
Host, Insurance Commissioner, 2,6l4
BAbcoek, Congress, 2,45l.
Dahl, Member Il Assembly, :, $50.
Marshall, County Clerk, 2,5S9.
Lier, County Treasurer, 2,s9S
Ssyerson, Sheriff, less
Dunbar Coroner, :, 1o2
Mains, Clerk of Court, 1861
Bennett District Attorney, 237s
Mork, Register Deeds, 2,6S5
Older, Surveyor, 2, 5G4
Gardner, County Superintendent,
$3.50
The amendme Is 90 constitution were
voted on as follows: Bsnking, io36 for,
against 432 against State Superinten-
dent 1o25 for, 673 against. Anti-pass,
1164 for, 4aS against
There were 176 prohibition votes in
the county. and "a social democracy
ballots cast.
Congressman Babcocks s majority in
district is about 500.
In our neighboring county of Rich
land the republican party was torn to
pieces by internal strife, causing the
election of three democrats, Mayor Coif
land of Richlsnd Center, for III mber of
WuIfng for county clerk,
and Lincoln for district attorney,
In not a few counties democrats won
on sheriff, while the balance Of the re-
publican tickets were elected.
In one of the Racine districts there is
q tie on member of assembly, necessit-
ating a special election.
The state legislature overw helmingly
In the senate there are
thirty republicans and three democrats.
The assembly has 70 republicans and
25 democ rats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
M Huuting Allowed

No hunting or fishing allowed on the
northwest 10 acres of the Cos land in
the town of jefferson. Anyone found
on this land without permission will be
treated rs trespasser.
Yiroqua, Nov. TO- II. j. SUTTLE-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
Civ Sidewalk Notice.

The committee on streets hereby mott
fies owners OF defective walks TO rep
the same or it win be done by the street
commissioner. This work must be
ready for winter and done Immediately.
WM SMITH. Chairman Com. on Streets,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
THEY DO PUBLIC BUSINESS
THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE coNvENEs ON
TUESDAY.

Thers is a Change in Membership Of Fifty Per
Cent Since Last Session-Former Members Re-
turn TO the Board-The Organization and Ap-
pOintnent Of committees-A Ten Days Session
Is Probable
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12

Miss MILLIE NusTAD died Sunday after
mon. November The lady was but II
years OF age and had been sufferer o. ner.
neral occurred yesterday from. Coon Prairie
church. Rev. Halvefsen cfiioIating.- westby
Times
The CENSOR unintentionaily omitted chror.
telling the sad death Of HERBERT O. the little
son Of Mr.. and Mrs JoHE HAMMOND who led
Friday evening, October 81, ia this city OF
membfaneous Group. He was born JHnu-
.Ary 49, 1896. lie was a bright little fellow
and favorite with all who knew him. lie
was buried Sunday morning, Rev. Buffers
conducting the ceremony The bereAved
parents and family have the sincere sympa.
Inv Of uefyhbors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
KILLED BY TIE CARS
Former Viroqua Young Man Crush d. Causing
Quick Death Many Relatives Here.

The Sparta Democrat of last Friday
contains the par ticulars of the sudden
and sad death of Phillip Biddison, a
young man whose parents removed from
this community some Years since.
Many relatives of the fl,cted family
still reside here. The report says:
Philip Biddison, son of 5 smuel Biddi-
son, living two miles southwest of town
who has teen breaking on the La Crosse
division of the Milwaukee road for q
number of years, met with fatal acci-
dent Yesterday noon 1T Medary. He
was in the act of coupling cars and was
caught between the bumpers, injuring
him SO badly that he died within an
hour. The particulars so far obtained
indicate that he was on a westbouud
freight which broke in two at point
near Medary. The train was going at
high rate of speed at the time and the
engine ran for some distance before il
was stopped Biddisen was delegated
to couple the train together and got off
of the top of the cars TO wait until the
engine, with the first part of the train.
backed up. He stood in the center of
the track and without varying was
caught between the bumpers of the cars.
Several members of the train crew
heard him cry for help, but when they
arrived Biddison lay on the ground in
an unconscious condition He was
picked up and taken to ths North La
Crosse depot The injuries were of a
serious nature and the injured man died
shortly afterwards, He was hurt in
ternally and there was no hope for his
recovery.
Biddison was a well known young
man in this city. He was % years Of
age and had been brakeman on the
road for number of years
He has brother, William, who is
passenger brakeman on the same road
brother reeides in Milwaukee
The remains were brought to this city
today and burial will take place tomor-
row.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12

CATHERINE AMELIA FRAZIER was bceu
June 10, 1929 IN Trumbuil county, Penns,l.
yania. At the age o, ~ years she was mar
rled TO David Hannah. To this union two
children were born In 1853 they came
west 20 Montrose Iowa. whore both ~ the
children died. They moved from there to
Rellview Iowa and from there IN the spring
Of 1855 to DE Soto. Mr.. Hannah dying In the
fall Of the same year. The widow went 10
Lansing TO live, where IN 1855 she was mar
ried to VIM. Beminway. n the fail OF 1865
they moved to DE Boto, where they rnntinu-
ed to live until Mr. Heminways S death which
occurred October 49, 1872. Five children we're
born 70 them, two having died In infancy.
Some time after having been left widow the
second time she with her three children,
went 10 New Albin to live, r. turning TO Do
Soto In 1880. where she has ever since resided.
In early life she became a Christlabt and
united with them. Il. church. where she has
ever remained "A consstant member until
November 4, 1907. After much suffering she
passed 20 the church triumphant above. She
leaves three children, q sister and many
other relatives and friends to mourn their
loss Rev. A. A. Plttenger preached the fu-
Heral sermon from Rev. 2:l0 BE thou faith
fui unto death and will give thee crown
of life" FRIEND.
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Buckwheat Grinding /.

We will grind buckwheat at Reads
town, Saturday, November 2.
READsTowN MILLS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12
Renter Wanted

To work tobacco land. Must be mar.
ried and prepared to board Wan and
boy. Can furnish farm and hogse equip
1neut If desired Address
W. 2. MORGAN, Retreat.
STOCK BoGs FOR SALE. q
Registered Poland China boars Of
Feb April aud May farrow for sale,
also enc yearling.
c. o. HoMsTAD, Westby, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-12

The annual session of the county
board of supervisors convened in the
court room on Tuesday shortly after 10
o'clock Chairman Hammer of last SEES
sion having resigned, the board wac
called to order by County Clerk Sher-
man. Roll call found three members
absent, who later oame in aud took
their seats The boA,d mJership is
as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
NEW PARK THEATRE.

'Tennessee's Pardner." a comedy drama
in four acts was presented st the New
Park last evening. and the audience. al
though not a very large one. was very
warm I'm its applause.
The story OF tho play which Is n famil-
lar one 60 most OF the local thcatregoers.
treats on the life or a young girl who was
reared 90 Smoky Mountain. Tennessee,
and who ~me 20 the mining camp IN
search OF her father. whom she after
wards finds otft i~-ti -ti-1d-tsafri, Swan. our
OF her fathers partners. upon whom the
duty OF telling her falls. becomes very
much attached 20 the grief-stricken young
girl which in time proves mutual and
ends In n love match.
Asa Bice. Swans side partner, marrics
a woman. who Il under the power OF an
unprincipled and designing brother. whose
plan r. 10 rob Mr. Bice and then force
his sister 20 escort him over the ridge for
safety but n this he is outwltted. and
his sister returns 70 the home Of her hus-
band a pcnitent.
The comedy part OF the play is well re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

she is earnest and careful In very harsh
climax al the close of the second act
when, as the heroine, she is accused and
insulted I'm the presence of the man who
has asked her i'm marriage. She was
honored with a curtain call at the close
of the act named
Ii would be hard 10 realize the pos
sibiity OF such a character as that OF
Dayton Thornton, but Mr.. John j. Pier
son does his best to make it plausible.
+. Mostyn Kelly has to play the part of
lover TO the heiress and he Is in speech
and action a southerner Of the typical
kind Thomas IL, Luce the tramp and
count was certainly the delight OF the
audience. his clever work winning. as IL
deserved much applause.
Robert Pollard IL the coroner and ne
also leads in the pleasant singing with
the Bachelor club OF a number or fine
songs Mr. Pollards work. as il always
is, was finely done and deserved all the
comendation that could be bestowed up
on IT, Estha Williams Parepa, the
octoroon did some excellent work. Her
conception of the part was clever and
artistic and she never lacked force or the
ability to demonstrate i'm just the best
way possible the varying phases of the
chara cter.
There are "A number OF minor characters
that are excellently portrayed, among
them being the parts of ole Aunt Liza, by
Mrs Charles c. Craig; Madge Thornton.
by Mary Rose. and Young Missipp, by
Louise Valentine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
KEITH'S new THEATRE

Quite the funniest thing seeu on the
boards at Keiths for long time is "At
The White Horse Tavern" the hilarious
farce comedy presented by the Albee
Stock company this week This organiza-
tion has always been at it's best In com
edy. and this week is no exception. They
were greeted yesterday afternoon and
evening with exceptionally large audi
enceces. who laughed until they cried.
and insisted upon several enthusiastic and
genuine curtain calls for each act Sever
al times during the play. the per-
al times during the play. the the per-
formance was reduced TO pantomimc.
The performance was a notably smooth
and finished one. there being not the
slightest hitch or pull anywhere. so much
to be expected at first performances. The
scenery was a credit TO those who were
responsible for Il. and added greatly TO
the effectiveness OF the whole
AT The White Horse Tavern" Is an
English version by Sydney Rosenfeld OF
the famous German play "Im Weissen
Rossi." by Blumenthal and KadeIberg.
Those who saw the original production
three years ago may compare that pro-
duction to the one by the Albee company.
and the latter need not fear the compari-
son. The scene of the play IL laid I'm the
Austrian Alps In early summer The place
is an ideal spot for summer love affairs.
and there are an abundance OF them. Jo-
sepha. the charming hostess OF the White
Horse Tavern, Is loved by Leopold Brand.
the head waiter OF the White Horse. Jo-
sepha. however. secretey loves Frederic
Sieder. an sttorney.at-law who spends
his summers at the White Horse
The best rooms In the house are always
reserved for him, he occupying the same
rooms from year TO year. At the time the
story opens. Sledler is hourly expected
from Berlin. However. when the boat ar
rivcs. Siedler does not appear. Among the
passengers on the boat are william Gic-
secke with his sister and daughter. Gle
secke is "a cross grained. eccentric old
fellow. who has Just lost a case az law
10 william Sutro. a client OF Siedler's.
through whose efforts Sutro wins his case
against Giesecke. Giesecke insists upon
having the rooms reserved for siedler,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

the final word the whole performance
goes with snap and vim and with al
most continuous shouts of laughter VIII
liam f. owen has done several splendid
bits OF acting with the Albee company.
but nothing funnier than his assumption
OF the role OF William Giesecke has ever
been seen I'm Providence The moment
this favorite comedian stepped upon the
stage was the signal OF vociferous out
burst OF laughter which continued for at
least three moments. His tyrolean cos
tune was the cause OF this terrific out
burst. which seemed TO convulsc every
one present Mr.. owen has what I'm stage
parlance would be called fiat" part
and not a single line. or even word. is lost
not one but provoked gale OF merri-
ment II Is safe 60 say that he provoked
n laugh for every moment he was on the
stage.
Comedy Is evidently Miss Isabelle Ewes
soas forte. As Josepha. the hostess 0f
the White Horse, she presented n very
charming and graceful figure. and per-
haps the biggest hit she has yet made
her performance being beyond criticism
Mir Malcolm Williams. who Is always 50
thoroughly at home in comedy. Increased
his hold upon the public favor by clever
impersonation OF Leopold Brand. the head
walter Hts little accent was splendid
and his humor was delightfully."- free and
spontaneous.
Mr. william Humphrey. who In 90 short
time. seems 10 have gained great
amount OF popularity with local theatre-
goers. and deservedly so. gave another o.
the fawiess performances which are fast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Two large audiences greeted Henry +.
Dixon's Innocent Beauties company at
the Westminster theatre yesterday and a
varied and very enjoyable program was
given.
There is no opening burlesque and IN
stead Eddie Weston. "A very clever come
dian. and Hattie Nils are seen in very
amusing sketch and are called upon a
number of times before they are allowed
10 retire.
Constance Window, n charming little
lady. follows I'm songs and dances, and Is
accorded a hearty encore.
Tho next on th. bill were three girls
who are called the madcaps. and for 10
minutes they dance turn sumersaults and
perform other aCTobatic feats With az
much ease skill and grace as any male
performer.
Tasscott sings econ songs In a manner
that has not been equalled by any artnst
this season. and "a was with difficulty
that ne could leave the stage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustin Neuvillc. In an
act entitled How II Ended proved 70
be one OF the most interesting acts on
the vaudeville stage.
Frank and Munroe, talking comedians,
are also among the numbers OF the bill.
ing number, and in this Mir. Weston Is
tho leading spirit and Is assisted by the
entire company, which includes "A corps
OF comely girls who sing and pose very
cleverly.
This pleasing bill will be presented
every afternoon and evening during the
wool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

with that title although not about that
bird. The bird has figured in extrava-
ganzas and song and story but. we as
sumo, this Is the first pretentious produc-
tion that has honored the good dodo in
this fashion.
The oft-mooted question, ''Can any good
come out OF Chicago" theatrically speak
ing. was quite satisfactorily answered
when Messrs. Pixley and Luders COM
bined their talent In the "Burgomaster 2"
The "Burgomaster" was the kind OF a
production that. when II visited town the
second time, had very much bigger audi
ences than II did the first time. Taken
only on suspicion at the outset, that
breezy bit OF musical work grew amazing
ly In popularity. We guess IL must be still
going somewhere now.
Accordingly, Providence was ready for
another work by these Chicago collabora-
ters Providence Is sometimes a trife hard
10 convince OF the merits OF even good
thing But, once convinced. II Is loyal and
enthusiastic. king Dodo" was sure of a
cordial reception on the strength OF the
former opera which had won its way into
local popularity after a somewhat dubt-
Gus start. The house was filled fun last
evening,
The authors of king Dodo" call
their work comic opera. This Is bark
ing back to first principles before writer's
of musical pieces exercised as much IN
genuity I'm giving them hyphenatsd names
as they did I'm writing the book and score,
oft times more, perhaps, To the gen
eral run of folks. all such musical pieces
are "comic operas The dlrerenuatlon
into musical comedies, musical extrava-
Ranzas operate extravaganzas and the
like Is something only the initiated may
comprehend. They all look alike to the
average theatregoer and there Is an air
OF good faith az the start In the title,
''cofnic opera" that commends king
Dodo" to the plain people.
What was disclosed last evening. was
some thing that might we'll be called a
baby grand opera In musical way IL
IS a very superior piece OF work. There
il a suilivan-like flavor to the chorus mu-
sic and the solos, quartettes, quintettes
nrd other tettes are prime articles of
their class. Indeed. the music OF king
Dodo'' Is really beautiful-not I'm spots.
not occa sionally. but throughout. And
IL il sung splendidly.
Indeed. King Dodo" is, on the whole,
rather more OF an opera than IL Is comic,
although Il Is successful AS To both ica-
tures.
lent contrnlto and. what Is more strange,
an excellent tenor, arr attractive items
I'm the cast Good tenors. especially IN
light musical works. are about as rare IN
these days as the extinct dodo itself. We
don't know what has become Of all the
tenors But they are evidently shy ana
shrinking class when IL comes 20 organ
izing light opera companies and the writ
ers OF the average score seem TO take
pains to get along without them as much
Mr.. Holden, the leading tenor OF the
"I<Ing Dodo'- aggreeat tion. r. n tcnur %
the real sort. both IN looks and In voice.
For a. II incumbent on tenors that uhey
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

and since the latter has not arrived Leo
pold lets the rooms 10 him. Later siedlcr
turns up, having journeyed by bicycle
A dispute then arises between Siedler
and Giesecke, who are unknown 20 each
other. over the right OF possession. Sled
Ter wins. When he sees, however, that
Giesecke has young and very pretty
daughter. he insists upon Giesecke and
his party retaining the rooms Giesecke Is
about to do So when he discovers who
Sedler is. lie Indignantly refuses the
rooms. and starts out 10 find another ho-
tel. The neighborlng hotels, however,
prove 10 be filed, and just as he is pom
dering about what 10 do, a heavy rain
storm overtakes them, and the trio are
obliged TO take refuge under umbrellas.
.Giesecke is compelled to take other rooms
in the White Horse. and finally Siedler
wins him over 90 a friendly attitude. Gle
secke conhdes in Siedler a scheme Of COM
promise with Sutro which Giesecke has
planned, whereby his daughter, ottllie,
with whose charms Siedler is smitten.
shall marry young Sutro. Siedler agrees
to help Giesecke.
Instead. by clever little plan. he
makes love 10 Ottillie for himself. and
urges Sutro on in his love for a pretty
lisping girl who is visiting at the White
Horse Tavern When Josepha sees that
she cant get what she likes" she de-
cides 20 like what she gets accepting
Leopold as master OF the White Horse.
The screamingly funny denouement brings
happiness 10 three couples, and every
thing ends happily. The plot is clean
wholesome, and skilfully worked out;
the dialogue is bright and smart and the
lines extremely clever and humorous. The
repartee is OF the keenest kind and the
philosophy that occasionally creeps in OF
the most interesting character.
From the moment the curtain rises 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-29

becoming identified with him. Mr.. Hum
phrey seems to be just as much I'm his
element In comedy as in strong villainous
roles. His manner was easy and grace
ful and his delicious comedy lacked even
the suggestion Of being forced. This was
the first time local theatregoers have had
an opportunity 10 see Mr. Humphrey as
he really is, without the artistic, but Will
lainous make-ups OF which he seems 10
be so thoroughly master, and the change
was evidently appreciated, judging from
the cordial reception given him on his
first entrance and the applause accorded
his efforts as Siedler.
Miss Adora Andrews has this week, in
the lispng girl, the first real opportunity
she has had TO display her undoubted
ability. and her work last evening simply
captivated her audience Miss Andrews
sweet personality was exactly fitted to the
part. and she played with a graceful
charm that won the heartlest commend
alton In the scene with Mr. Weldon in
the last act she was particularly fine. and
N she does nothing else. Miss Andrews is
certain TO be a big favorite here. Mr.. We'll
don gave one of the best per-
performances he has yet given. and he
displayed keen sense OF humor and a
great ability as a comedian. The little
scene with Miss Andrews just mentioned
found Mr.. Weldon, also, at his best
Miss Beatrice Ingram as ottirie invest
ed the part with a sprightliness and girl
ish charm that was splendid. and her
dainty naturalness again made itself felt
by her audience. Mr.. Percy Winter as
Walter Heinzleman gave a performance
indicative OF a very intelligent conception.
and Miss Margaret Erskine aud Mr..
Frank y Cheney provoked quite a little
Taught ter BY their impersona ton of a love-
sick couple on their honeymoon. Miss