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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
ITEMS FROM OUR NfIGHBORlNd PRESS
rrrom the Readstown Herald.

Grandma Fox, VINO has been very
low for the past two weeks. is on the
road 10 recovery.
Oh, hear the wedding bells. Mr.
Hanson Buroker and Miss Bessie John
son, OF Soldiers Grove, were united in
marriage at tae home of and by Justice
Ward last Sunday at Sugar Grove
Herman Alexander of Sugar Grove,
had an experience last Sunday that he
viii not soon forget. Thinking kero-
sene the stuff TO make a quich fire ap-
piled a quantity of the fluid on the Goals
and then placed himself in position to
blow it into the blaze-when 10 the lids
of the stove went up and the blaze
played over his sweater and Uranium
To make long story short, the front of
Herms noggin resembles the moon in
an eclipse.
Along with other signs of progress in
our village, we note that the Reads
town Telephone Company has installed
new switch board in the central of
fee. 1t il more convenient and larger
than the one formerly used. We are
informed that their line win be extend
ed south TO WGu2eka and west TO re
Soto the coming season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
President Roosevelt comiag to Wisconsin Next
WeeN

Wisconsin win be honored with two
days presence of the president Of the
United States. This will occur next
week, Friday, the Sd of April He will
be entertained at Madison and Milwau-
kee and for three hours. Saturday fore
noon the 4th, he will be the guest of La
Crosse. 1t is very probable that excur-
sion trains will be run from towns and
cities in Western Wisconsin, insuring
large crowds of visitors to our neighbor-
ing city. La Cros3e will arrange a pro-
gram in which all visitors can Join in
paying respect to the chief executive of
our great country.
President Roosevelt starts ont on his
long journey of sight seeing and recrea-
tion April first and will not return to
the nations capital for six weeks He
will visit the Yellowstone Park, Califor-
MIA and the Pacific states. In no sense
will his journey have any political sig
nificapce. Whatever Of demonstrations
accorded him and his party will be of
non-psrtisau character
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Wall paper at Townerls.

Leslie johnson is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Marion Acklee, at st. Paul.
Attorneys c. J. Smith and J. Henry
Bennett and Editor T. Fl. Graves were
in Sparta yesterday on business.
-You may look where you will, but
you will not find any better machinery
elsewhere than at Sam Eilefson's.
Henry Steenson has disposed Of his
100 acre farm in the towa Of Freeman,
Crawford county, to LID en Post Of Vir-
oqua.
Mr. Irving p. Robinson, son of Geo.
I Robinson, the well known Milwaukee
wholesale grocer, visited the trade today
in the absence Of r. J. Rosenfieid, who
is enjoying a several weeks vacation.
Those who are Interested in gago-
line engines, are especially invited to
examine our new ; morse power, double
cylinder one Jns5 received. Come "a
soon as you can for ig Will be gone soon.
Call It Sam E,efs0ns warehouse.
George Minshall arrived home Sat
ur1ay morning Lass from Chicago. where
he has been ftu1snj IN the Chicago
Ve.sriuay college George has two
years Of n three years cOurss 70 mis- Gre
dit and Is now entitled - practice his
profession, but wlh undoubtedly heI-h
the entire cOaroe before 80 doing.
William Willsey, an old settler here
die1 tdis morning cancer Of the st0m-
az. Mr ~ Niils-y came - this state
from Asg York some thirty years aga
AID was one Of the FIRST settlers in the
town OF jefferson. Psleaves q wife and
I five children. MeiYIna corres p0ndent %
La Crosse Chronicle He was a brother
Of J. J. Willsey OF this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Elact Good Men for Assnssnr

A neighboring exchange appeals to
the voters to elect good nlsl assessors at
the approaching election. Men of judg-
ment, experience, education and with
determination to do their duty and
observe the law, should be chosen We
quote from the EXCHANGE: The one
thing above all else that is necessary to
follow out, III order to get Just and
equitable assessment The present laws
are good enough but it Is the slack en-
forcement Of taem that we suffer an un-
just taxation. 1t is far more essential
that you shouid choose an assessor who
will follow out the letter of the law then
it is that you should do so much kick
ing about it's not being followed ont.
Ii at the election which occurs next
month, you will see to that matter you
are as sure to get the desired reform in
taxation, as if you try any other means
of obtaining it. The only possible way
to correct the evil of unfair taxation is
to begin right at home. You might be.
gin by imploring the aid Of the presi-
dent of the United States aud so on down
to governor, legislator and county board
and the only way they can help the
matter w uld be to begin on the assessor.
There could be ten Thousand ways of
equalization of assessment. We know
of IN instance where in one township
on, piece of real estate was assessed at
SO 600 and within the year sold for
g. 600, when in neighboring township
another piece was assessed at SO, 900 and
within short time sold for 90, 500 The
fellow with the 81 600 farm lodged as
sessment on 81, 900 while the fellow with
the SO, 500 farm got it "socked' to him
on the assessment just $500 1t is well
to take into consideration these facts
when you are electing assessors and
town officers who make up the board of
review"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
FARMERS UNION CASE DECIDED.
The Supreme COurt Rsverses Verdict and Awards
New Hearing.

The attorneys concerned received a
dispatch on Saturday last advising them
that the state supreme court had revers-
ed the late finding in Vernon county
circuit court in the celebrated so.called
Farmers Union suit, and remanded it
for hearing. This is the case in which
about one hundred and fifty well-known
citizens are interested, as on the decision
of this case rested the liability for S., 600
losses in the defunct union store, which
was conducted for some years in this
city Many denied their connection
with the establishment except that they
had paid nominal fee for the privilege
Of trading thereat. This action was
brought by S. W. Moore to recover'on a
note of about 81, 600 given by the mans
ger of the said store The jury on a
special verdict found for Moore. The
case was appealed to supreme court.
The findings in supreme court are writ
ten by Chief Justice Cassody, who finds,
as he says, numerous errors in the trial
court s rulings concerning admission and
exclusion of evidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
tF.on the nesoto Ara ns. ]

L. b Waller departed for Dixon, Mo, /,
where he will look over the cosntry
with a view to locating there. Mr.
Wall@r assures MS that he won't stay
unless the country pleases him.
c. e Lind who we reported as seri-
ously Ill last week, of paralysis, died
Monday morning, at the age of fifty
one. Deceased was a native of Gutten-
burg, Sweden. having come to this
country in 1870 Mr. Lind was one of
Ds Sotos most progressive business
men. and will be greatly missed by the
community which extends sympathy
to the bereayed family. Funeral oc-
CURED Wednesday, Rev. Evert offlciat.
ing the remains having been inferred
in the city cemetery under the auspices
of the !. 0. O. f. of which Mr. Lind
was q prominent member.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Just a Bit caustIe but Logical.

The state senate has passed to third
reading hill exempting notes, mort,
cages, etc, from taxation. This is said
to be in the interest Of borrowers, who
will be able to secure money at lower
rates of interest when mortgages and
notes are not taxed The senate has
struck bright idea, but its exemption
bill does not go far enough. The pp1r
renter would get the use of house. OF
store, or farm, cheaper, perhaps, il
houses and lands ere not taxed And
then, TOO, if the wealth of the money
lender is to be exempt, it would seem
only fair 10 exempt the unincumbered
property of other prosperous people. -
Dodgeville Chronicle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
ALE Nailed

A story has been industriously circu-
lated that / have been instrumental and
in fact the prime mover in the move
ment to bring the affairs Of the Bank of
Westby into United States court.
with to brand this as a malicious false
hood have had absolutely nothing 10
do with the movement, directly Of in.
directly, had no knowledge of the buy
ing of claims until after the transfers
had been made ] have traced the
story 10 its origin. II it has been cir
culated for the purpose ot injuring me
in political or business way, the calum
niator will fail in his purpose
A II DAHL.
Westby, March 90, 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
VERY CLOSE COLLECTIONS
Ilnquent Tax Returns as Made BY Treasures ef
Town. Village and City

Below we give the returns of delin-
uent tax throughout the county as
made to Treasurer Lier by the numer-
BUS town, village and city treasur' r..
1t is a fine showing for the county as a
whole, and tells of the prosperity that
abounds TIE first column of figur, 3
represents the total tax as returned last
year, while the personal and real estate
deliuquencies for this year are given in
separate columns 1t is somewhat re-
markable the number of towns and viii
lagos that collect every cent of tax.
The showing is rs follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
DIED.
LIVINGSTON T. GATES.

Died at the home of his son-ln-law DIR. J. II
Wells In ChaseburE, Wednesday, March IL,
1903. LIVINGSTON 4, GATES In the 14th year
uf his age.
county. New York, September and, 1919. he
gas mar led to Miss Agnes Brockett October
TO- 1850. Together for over fOtty-two years
they nave Travelled l.fes journey sharing
with each other the Joys and blessings OF
haupy home life. 1he home wis blessed with
gtE children, s. u. Gates of Niroqua, Mrs.
Dr j. H. wells Of Chaseburg, q. y. Gates, of
Bni j. /. Gutes OF Pewaukee, T. J.. Gates OF
lodi ana @ j, Gates OF Ohokto. Minn., all OF
q nom are living aud with the bereayed wife
CIVIL war Mr Gates joined the navy and was
connected with the iron clad Dictator, sery-
lng his country faithfully until the close OF
the war when he received an honorable dis
charge; he has since been member OF the
In isi@ the ( miiy left their native state
and car west, settling In Iowa, D'Brien
county, lch has been the home of the pa
rents until last April, expecting this spring
10 make their home In this state nearer their
cblidrt MIR. Gates has been troubled with
A heart afiilction but by care the fatal hour
vas postponed uutil the three score and ten
mark was long past. In early manhood, the
sub !prt uf this sketch gave his heart to God
and his name ~ the Baptist church, 4 In
which lac has been a consistent aud loyal
men ber for over half century. His peace
fui spirIt. strong Christian faith, large ex-
peffeuce and long deyotion to many good
works made the close Of his life "A beautiful
triumph over the fear Of death.
The last sad rites were conducted from the
home OF the oldest son 8. Il. Gates in Viro-
qua Rgys. Buffers and Nuzum officiating
lnfcrment being made In Niroqua's beauti-
ful cemetery a large delegation from the
g. A. IL. aud w X. q attended.
The four eldest sons together with two
mcrobers Of the 6. A. r. acted as pail bearers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Millinery Opgnlng.

A grand opening Of spring and sum
mer millinery at Mrs. Larson's, Tues
day, March 81.
Beginning with this date and continu-
ing throughout the season, many new
aud artistic creations will be shown.
We display, beyond possibility OF dis
pute a variety and beauty Of styles
eausling those anywhere represented,
but the prices are kept within reason
flble bounds.
All the ladies are cordially invited to
call
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25

The original American production. Of
Tolstoi's latest masterpiece, dramatized
by Mr.. Chas w Chase from the origin
al Russian manuscript, viii be present
ed at the Viroqua Opera house at an
early date by an exceptionally clever
company, while the staging and mount
Tag viii be Historically correct The
production Of Resurrection" here will
gnlloubtedly be the event of the season
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Just a Jealous Neighb1r.

We will not vouch for the following
story. 1t concerns a Viroqua man who
died and went to the hereafter and had
the following conversation with one Of
the inhabitants: 81 don't see, he re-
marked, after a casual survey Of his
new quarters. that heaven is so much
better than Viroqua." But this ism Z
heaven" remarked the inh bitant 49,
Soldiers Grove Advance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25

At the request Of some Of my fri nds,
Z have consented TO again serve as one
If the aldermen from the second ward
If the voters see fit to elect me. l can
only promise TO do what ] think 20 oe
my dutY, Ter due consideration OF any
advice the citizens nave TO offer.
Yours for the advancement Of Niro-
qua % interests CHAS >. SLACtN-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
An Awful prag On Animals.

1t is cruelty to animals the hauling
that will be necessary TO make the to-
bacco deliveries slated for this week
The country roads have never been
worse. Buyers have ordered large
quantities delivered to them and twenty
one cars " i'll be loaded for shipment if
farmers comply with demands for goods
The American company will sake thir-
teen, Carrier six, others two.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Hana,hold Goads a Auclion

Saturday, April 4, commencing at one
o'e lock. ! will sell my household turnl-
fur IA eneu5s 81 my place IN the
soa thern section OF the city.
JOHN +. WEBER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
{ III .15out 9om friends and NeIgA6Ors.
POLITICAL MEETINGS
Republican City Conveullou and Caucusses.

A republican convention fOs :he city of Vi
roqua is hereby called to meet at the City
hall of the city Of Viroqua. on the 3oth day
OF March 1903, at $3.50 o'clock p. M, for the
purpose of placing in nomination TWO can
didates for justice OF the peace to be voted
for at the regular spring election TO be held
on 7th day of April 1908. Each ward VIII be
entitled TO seven delegates in said conVen-
tion.
T9rd caucus in the several wards of the
city of ViroQua are hereby called TO meet as
follows: First ward, city hall; Second ward,
room over Sever sons store in Nichols block;
Third ward, store room of Dan Wise on The
2sth day of March, 1908, at 700 O'Clock D, ~
and hold open for one hour for the purp )se
OF putting in nomination in each OF said
wards one alderman, and electing seven del
egates to the republican city convention to
be held on March Both, 1903
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
soREN nANsoN

Born &, i.iiy Bruudum Denmark. June 10,
1885 died March %, 1908. He was married To
Dhrislena Peterson September 2lst 1860,
seven children were born to them, four OF
whom are living lie came to America IN
1872 aud located at Liberty Pole Wis, where
he followed his trade as blacksmith. We was
always deeply Interested tn mining and spent
some time mining for gold in Colorado. He
was In MiddlesburOugh the time OF the boom
there, alse worked at one time Ia the ship
wards at Newport News For the past five
years he has been at Avalanche, working at
ms trade az blacksmith. He was coed hus-
band "a kind aud loving fatber and good
npiqhbor An honest hard wor king man that
wished no one harm. yet h Was strongly op
posed 70 disloy.lty Of any nature. Although
Suffering for many weeks from that dreadful
disease. cancer OF the stomach, yet he was
patlent and kiad toithOse who ministered to
him HIS long suffering Is over and IL is now
We eau tru'y say, he IS 'At Rest"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25

Affair a long and protracted battle with
copsuypDtiUn David Calhoon Of CliBton town,
was ca led TO part with his wife on the morn
ing OF Saturday, March p.
FpANkfK, as she was Familiarity known, was
the daughter Of Rev. f. 5. Alderman, de-
ceased She was born in Athens County
Onto; came Ia company with her parents 10
Vernon county wnen six years old, where
tufe age she married David Calhoon. She
was q devoted.wife and mother, kind hearted
and true. interment at Sugar Grove. One
more of u friends IS gone. One less OF our
loved ones remainl May the memory OF her
hll the hearts OF her bereaved family and
fflends ike a benedlctlon. Peaceful be thy
repose." 0.V. A.
At Ontario, March Is, Miss BERTHA GRANT.
aged about 80 years, She was an invalid for
fifteen years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25

Pocket books at Towner'A
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
- controI of FreIght Kates.

There is saying that petitions
have lost their efficacy and if is 50,
except on the rare occasions where
It is a big one-perhaps engrossed on
the American flag and toted into the
ha1ls of le-.hlat n by four DersDiring
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Holding Isacl Big BlIls.

This is the tenth week of the ses-
sion. The big bills have been held
back for one reason or another, and
some Of the committees are backward
in sending in their measures This,
0f course, IS matter largely within
the scope Of the chairmen, who are
very influential folks, where the pro-
gress. and indeed, the destiny Of legis-
latiOn is concerned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25
Supreme Court Matters.

Judge Bardeens reelection for the
full term of 10 years, comes up April
, next, he being the only candidate.
His death makes the matter Of a prop
er choice ON such short notice diff
ficult, but the representatives of the
State Bar asso ,iation are working on
it aud with tn cooperation of Gov.
LaFollette, no aoubt n suitable nomi-
nee will be offered the people to vote
for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-01

ton several years ago, at the reunion of
the survivors of the Stonewall Brigade.
she Was elected a member Of the brigade,
and was, by, vote, authorized to wear
one of tho brigade badges. He now ire.
souently wears a suit OF Confederate gray
witch was recently presented to him by
the Daughters Of tho Confederacy at
,Nytheyllle The suggestion came from
Miss Lucy Lee Hill. OF Chicago. a daugh-
ter of tho lamented General A. T. Hill,
Uncle JEFF belongs to that class Of tho
old-tlme darkcy now fast passing away.
He has n rugged, honest open face, and
is highly respected and esteemed by the
white people. As an inskance Of his good
manners, lady living In Lexington IN,
Eyited him to her home one evening thal
her guests, two young ladies from me
North. might hear him tell some 81 ms
"reminiscences Of the lost cause. t C!aa !, -.
his Confederate gray, and decorateu W.
numerous badges. the old darkey prot il,t..-
" appeared. Just as he was prel'ii ~, !. -
to leave no was asked to put On ", IT, -
hat. also Confederate gray Iurh'ns -. -
his pentIe hostess. with the greatest det-
terence Of tone and manner. ne salu'
i ,'Will you give me permission % /, ~
on my hat in the house? nave pe WI
taught manners and know IT ls not Po-
lite to keep on my hat when talk'ns -
ladies'. or when in the house. !.
Uncle Jeff belongs to the FIRST aapt's y
Church, colored, of IeSinglon,.a'' aug 20
one of the trustees of that ehufch'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-01

his seventy. eighth year. lie was q slave
IN the family Of Mr.. James Edmondson,
father Of the late Judge James Is. Ed
mondson. Tie entered the Confederate
service as cook for his young master,
Jancl X, Edmondson, who became colo
nel Of the Twenty-seventh Virginia Reg
iment, stonewall Brigade. Occasionally.
1t Is said, he prepared meals for General
jackson, because Uncle jeff was an en-
cellent cook, and had served some years
as such In the Lexington Hotel. He says
that, on many occasions, While prepar,
ing food for his mess he frequently had
to resort to appropriatlng whatever came
within reach, even to the stealing OF
shoep, Digs or chickens. 2sf
Ia recalls many incidents Of the sun
day.school conducted In the lecture room
OF the Lexington PRESBYTERIAN Chnrch
for the benefit OF negro slaves previous
/ toI the Civil War, and says that OF q
class OF nineteen negro boys taught oy
General Jackson (then Major jackson ans
a professor at the Virginia Military IN
stitute), he is the sole survivor, although
there are other negroes In Lexington VINO
were members Of tho school, IN -
Uncle Jeft delights to visit Gontederat aye
reunions and always attracts much at
tention. He has several dozen badges
ana medals with which he adorns himself,
beth Geatsds ys trs deral, AT staun.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-01
AT GREENWAY,
Robert Bradey's Horses WI, Show Up
Well at Bennngs.
fsnccIa, TO The Tlmcs.nispatch.)

Especial to The Timcs.nispatch.) s}1.'s.
RuTHvILLE, yA., Feb 3.-Green-
way, the home of the wcll-known turf
man, Robert Bradley presents lively
appearance these days to the caller. It
is on this farm that Mr.. Bradley resides
during tho winter season. and 1t Is here
that his racing stable is kept from the
time that he ships home from Bennings
track in tho fall until no leaves Green
way for that tra ok for the spring meet
ing. The horses at Greenway arc look
ing well, and arc being exercised when
weather permits. and when they, leave
for Rennings next month will be mt
to race. Mr. Bradley has n beautiful lot
or two-ycar-olds this season, and most
of tho horses brought back last fall are
lin fine condition.
Tho hlly Ahala. by Aloha, dam Mrs.
stewart, gives great promise of being a
race horse, and is entered for the Ameri-
can Derby at Chicago. Alum Water, AL
lie yirgie and Boney Boy are also In good
shape. Mr., Bradley has very hand
some lot Of weanlings, one Ro Waddell
H., full brother to Ro. sWaddell, winner
of the American Derby at Chicago in
1901, shows in his colt form wonderful
likeness to his great brother The high
bred stallion Hampshire, by Hanover,
dam spinnet. has been placed in the stud
at Greenway.
turfman is the guest Of Mr. Ro, Bradley.
He is accompanied by his friend, Mr..
FIutzler
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-01

Barley Kahn to Take charge &c
OF Wheeling Team.
LEAVES "a; Vi HERE NEXT MONTH 10 ! I
Has an (. Excellent Record as a Player yer.
and Manager sone Facts q, 9 IN
terest to Lovers Of the lh1!eaI ~. ii.aj
tlonai Sport sig

~ announcement In sporting circles re-
,o ~ haa been received with more seiI !.
U ,,.ne n,eas,,re than was the state y
W. Ttmos plspatch several days age I'M
DO r,cy Rain ore Of the best known y yoar s
,, os f. Richmond, has boon appoln.ea h' ~
a,,,nloyod for this season; as n ,u.m =, ~
EN- yvybeeing, ". Va base ball Team ~
an 1r' ali aides the comment has 8oeen aos .a
yorable and the hackers Of the PROPOSES Wso
az NH n, have been applauded for their WISE
selection. l., p,chn,ond to
,,esd any Introduction to the public. ~ ~
diffarent times for the past ten year, s ~
has been seen In the capacity o. , pms -
hail in0elder and his work has ai w -
baen approved. without question he -
one 'of the fastest players ever tur!leu
out In this city. 49,,
A Kain has been on various local ors s,,n !.
tizatiotls for years. but recently ne nus
,,layed outside of the Jeity almost entire !.
~. Last yenrtfe had the Raleigh team =, N !
the North Carolina State League; rig y,
surrounded himself with a last pun l.l1
of players and for a time put up sun
scratch for the leadership.
> The engagement Of Kain as manager
of the Wheeling team Is a direct step ~