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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
REV. ROBERT sMIrH TO OLD NEIeaRoRs.

EDITOR CENSoR:-I lived three years
ending October 1908, in the western
part of Adams county, within few
minutes walk of the Wisconsin river.
There are several prosperous farmers in
tn, valley, and the place has many at
traG ions all its own The woods are a
curious mixture of jackpine, oak and
poplar with sprinkling of white pine
OF stately proportions. Myself and fam
lily now live in West Flainfield. And,
while it Is a village Of only seven houses,
there is a creamery which ia run very
successfully, taking Ia now upwards OF
6. 600 pounds of milk every second day &.
1t took in that much every day during
the summer months and part of the
time more. II viii operate all winter.
This is full proof that this is a good
farming and dsirying country. It Is
level, rising gradually as you go east.
ward. The roads are on section lines
and in some cases on quarter section
lines. This Is the case at West Plain
field, six quarter sections in row FROM
north to south being so favored Plain
field is pleasant, up-to-date town of up
wards of 700 inhabitants on the Wiscon'
sin Central, that branch running from
Portage to Stevens Point. The land
Is sandy loam, but quite productive.
The farm houses are very good as a rule
and some of them grand.
/ desire my friends TO know we are
happy by having our daughter with us
In the home. ROBERT SMITH.
Plainfeld, Wis, Dec. Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Written for the OENsoB--
CHRISTMAS SONG. 1908
BY WILLIAM HAUGHroN.

BY WILLIAM HAUGHToN.
OH II was beautiful,
Sad but so dutiful-
Christ the compassionate sent from above
Jesus the Holy One, -.
Jesus the Lowiy One,
Graded in Bethlehem, gift OF Gods love.
Yet they rejected Him,
scorned land neglected him,
Laid Him 10 sleep with the beasts OF the
stall.
Meek In His Holiness,
Grand In His low liness--
Jesus the Merciful-Maker OF all.
What will you render Him?
What can you tender Himf
Jesus Redeemer, and Brother, and Friend
Who can compare with Him.
Who would not share with Him,
Honor, and glory, and life without endf
Sin the deplorable.
Christ the Adorable
smitten and bruised as Lamb that was
slain,
Who would not fiy TO Himl
Who would deny 20 Him
Hearts that are burdened and weeried with
pain.
what will you render himf
What can you tender Him2
Here 20 His alter, what gift can you bring
Offer your heart TO Him,
All-not a part 20 Him.
Jesus the Conquerer-Jesus the King,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
HELD UP BY Focr PADS.
Theodore Stoke Of Hamburg. Assaulted and Rob-
bed Near La Crosse.

The Lacrosse Chronicle of Friday gave
details of an assault upon Theodore
Stoke, young farmer who resides be.
tween Chaseburg and Stoldard 1t
says: The most daring hc,dup in a
number Of years was committed yes
terday when two unknown men boarded
the wagon Of Theodore Stoke, as he
was driving out of La Crosse, beat him
into insensibility, robbed him of all the
money they found in his pockets and
left him half conscious in the wagon box
while the horses ran at full speed down
the road. The robbery, which occurred
near . o'clock, was at once reported to
the police and officers were detailed upon
the case, but no clew of the hold-up
men has been secured. But $5 was se-
cured by the robbers, though they over
looked more money in one of the inside
pockets of their victim. Mr.. Stoke
had transacted business in La Crosse
during the day and just before dusk
started home, driving by way Of Nor
mon Coulee road. Two men approach
&c the wagon and asked for a ride.
Stoke invited the men to board the
Wagon and turned his attention to the
horses. The men stood in the wagon
box behind the seat. Stoke was sud
denly grabbed from behind and the
next moment was dealt p vicious blow
over the head with heavy club. The
victim of ths hold-up remembers what
happened only in dazed way, but de-
clared after he was found, that he was
struck several blows, enough to kill the
average man, that the men searched his
pockets and leaned from the wagon dis
appeared. They secured S. in cash but
overlooked some money in his inner
pocket.
Mr.. Stoke is not in dangerous con-
dition. He is still in La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Said or Written 10 the Censor.

In letter extending his subscription
to January, 1906, t. A. Hanson, Cler-
mont, South Dakota, says: I'VE are
having some cool weather here. 1t reg
istered 20 below zero hers Friday morn
ing, with stiff northwest wind. Have
no snow S. I'D roads are fine. According
to all accounts your little city must have
made quite change since l last saw it
in SO; don't think / would know the
place nor many of the people there, as al
most all names mentioned in the CEN
soR are new to me. Wish you all at
home a Merry Christmas and a pros
porous New Year.
Mrs. Sarah Powers, Corning, Califor-
mia: I'VE have been here year, and
like California very much. Had two
days of rain in November and it cleared
away like May. The grass is growing
nicely since the rain, the oranges look
fine. slowly ripening. We ate some that
were picked off the trees Thanksgiving.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
MANY REMIsDERs OF OLD FRIENDS.
Mr.. Layne Writes ef California Prosperity and Ex-
tends Greetings of the Season.
SAN DIEGO. CAL Dec. /

SAN DIEGO, CAL Dec. 16.
FRIEND MUNsoN: Another year
draws to close, and / am reminded
that 1t is proper thing to send the pub
Usher Of the CENSOR the price for re-
newal Of subscription. Though eleven
years separate us from the time of leav-.
ing Viroqua, tbs CENSOR is still well
come visitor in our home, and W.
doubtless continue to be while cS
household lasts. Father began tab
1t with the first issue as the ''Northy
ern Times, and it has been findirG Cs
way into from one TO four Layne o les
ever since. To us here in far aw Jal-
nornla, 1t comes as weekly lef C. tell
ing of many old friends in whom we
cease not to be interested. And to
these, one and all, ] will with your per-
mission, extend holiday greetings. May
peace, plenty and happiness be in every
home. This leaves us in usual health
and circumstances. We read of the se-
we're onslaught old winter is making on
you and congratulate ourselves again
that we are here where the temperature
OF the days does not even suggest the
approach OF winter Nights are cool
and crisp, though without frost except
in some interior valleys, but the days
are warm and summer hse 1t is time
for the rains and we are getting Just a
little anxious because they don't come.
We have had but one light shower since
April, and haven't wanted any until
now. If we can get them from now on
with proper frequency, say once a
month, until April again, we will be
all right. During the past year we had
good rains and good crops, and conse-
quently are having good times. The
count and city of San Diego have not
been 80 prosperous, and prospects for
the future so promising at any time
since 'The Boom" ('sThe Boom" is a
landmark of time in southern Califor-
MAJ. The annual crop of tourists is
coming on with great promise and we
anticipate bigger and more profitable
yield than for many years. This Sec
ticn is growing in popularity as a resort
for both summer and winter. 1t has
long been known as delightful winter
resort, but the people at distance seem
to be just finding out within a few
years that it Is equally desirable in sur
mer. Coronado Is the Mecca of summer
tourists, and the extensiv, preparations
for their accommodation known as
Tented City, in addition to she mann
moth hotel, were fully taxed las sum-
mer, and they will be enlarged the COM
ing season.
With q Merry Christmas" and
Happy New Year" to all, remain as
ever. Yours very truly,
X, j. LAYNE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
HE SILL STANDS FOR RrGH1 THINGS.

DEAR CENSOR: / hsve been neglect
ing duty which | will now perform,
writing for my paper. / am poor de-
scriptive writer, and in fact the winter
has started with so much intensity that
1t is seldom we think of anything but
that the thermometer marks about ten
below zero. The fall weather was fine
until about the middle of November,
but since that time we are sure that
Minnesota Is north of the equator. Busi-
ness in this part OF the country is pros
porous, and the farmers crops were
good The health of the people is about
all that could be expected where the
north end of south wind is 81 cold in
winter.
There is beginning to be some signs
Of politics starting It's machines and in
all probability during the coming year
Minnesota will make her voice heard in
respect to the questions that occupy the
minds of the people Minneapolis start
ed by a good house cleaning, and other
cities and President Roosevelt are fol-
lowing the example, so that 1t looks as
If the Kingdom was surely q coming.
When the merger (railroad trust ques-
tion Is settled right, and Little Robert
In Wisconsin brings reform to the front,
Notwithstanding the opposition Of the
stalwarts, and not until then should
the people be satisfied We are much
pleased to see the name of Judge Ma
honey put up for congress, and sincere
ly hope our old Vernon will give him
an unanimous support and that ii may
result in bis nomination and election.
Now you will be tired Of this letter
bnt mnst add my best respects for all
the go d friends in old Vernon. Wish
ing all good health, long life and pros
perity, beginning with . merry Christ
mas, and happy New Year in 1904.
Truly your friend,
JOHN STEVENSON.
! RrackenhrfdRe. Mimi. Dec 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
DESTROY GLAEDERED HORSES.
Two Animals Killed on the Farm Of Gustrod
Thompson In Franklin.

Friday last State Veterinary Roberts
came here to inspect the condition of
two work horses on the farm of Gustrod
Thompson, near Folsom. He found
them as represented, in bad condition,
and oriared their immediate dispatch.
DR.. Mott, Albert SolYerson and Jas. M.
Smith were sent to appraise the value
Of animals and with assistance of the
town board, killed the horses. The ami
mails have been in bad condition for
some months, but were not known to be
infected with that bad disease. Mr..
Thompson will receive from the state
half the value Of his horses as valued by
the appraisers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
TO YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO THINK.

We want word with you. We feel
that we are not entiya strangers to the
young people of this community, especi-
ally to those who have hopes and am
bitions for the future. We want to
help you, If you are willing TO help your
selves. We wish TO put yoH in full pos
session of yourselves, and arouse you to
realization Of your own power We
want the attention of the young people
of this city and vicinity who have not
had, and cannot secure a collegiate or
university course, but who are an n&ious
to make the most of themselves, and are
willing to work for that end. Especi-
ally do we wish to reach those who
have had but limited advantages in
early life. Those who are backward in
literary studies, and who feel keenly
their need, in this age Of competition,
of an every day education, one that is
useful rather than ornamental; one
that they must have IL they would win
in life's race.
There is brisk demand for bright.
active energetic, and wide-awake young
men and woman, who are thoroughly
qualified to do business. For those the
demand is greater than tine supply.
Many times it has been our pleasure to
confer upon such young men and wo-
men the training that has enabled them
to secure lucrative and pleasant posi-
tions. For hundreds of othe.s there are
golden oppor' mites. The question is,
viii You ava.i yourself of themf Ii is
our aim to make this institution peeu-
liarly peoples school" We find our
most satisfactory field in helping young
men and women of limited means and
requirements to preparation that will
fit them for taking firm position upon
the ladder that leads to success. In our
school every effort is made to help our
students to get the most out of the time
and money they are devoting to busi-
ness training.
PARENTS.
We ask you tn visit us and be con-
vinced of our sincerity. We want to
form your acquaintance, we won't TO
assist you in preparing your SONS and
daughters for usefulness and happiness
of the highest order. We will not only
develop your reasoning faculties, that
they may be better prepared for the
great problems of life, but gye endeavor
to put within them an inspiration and
purpose and bring out the latent for
ces, which otherwise might lie dor
mant forever, We are here to help you
and we trust you will give us a chance.
It will take some courage and will
force 10 break away from home friends,
home comforts, home attachments and
go away to school, but, we assure you,
you will not long feel that You are
among strangers, for every effort will
be made to make you feel at home
while attending the school. 1t is neces-
sary to make some sacrifices in youth
that old age will not be denied of It's
comforts. Hoping to have you with us
in the near future, we remain,
Respectfully yours.
VIRooUA BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Notice Hsmburo Ipsurance Corrpa ny.

Annual meeting of the Hamburg
Town Mutual Fire Insurance Company
will be held in the Temperance hall at
Westby, Wis, on the first Monday, be-
ing the 4th day of January, 1904, at ii
o'clock g. m. A complete report of the
insurance business done during the year
will be read. directors for the ensuing
year elected and other business that
properly may come before the meeting
70 be transacted.
Coon Valley, Wis, Dec. 9, 1908
LEWIS o. BRYE. Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Brought 10 State School

Eight children, four girls and four
boys, belonging to one family were
brought to the state school from Ash
land, ranging in age from one to thir-
teen years. Officials in charge stated
that their mother is dead and the father
is in very destitute circumstances.
Wednesday nine other children from
Oeonto and Wood counties arrived
making total of II additional to the
state schools large family in two days.
Sparta Democrat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
YIrouua Rlrs Dsparfmsut.

Annual election of the ViroqLa fire
department was held Monday evening,
when the following named gentlemen
were chosen:
Chief OF Departmental ], Beat.
Assistant Chfef-ChRs. !. Slack,
Secretary-Ed, II. Mlnshall.
Treasprer--k. e. Packard.
Foreman Hose Division-C. j. Smith
AssIstants--H, NJ. Weber and ID K. Jackson
Foreman Engine Division-B. +. Ferguson.
Assistant-T +. Gorsuch
foreman Hook and Ladder-C. h. Buffers.
Assistants-Ed. Curry and Isaac solberg
Janitor-W. A. Curtis.
Fire Wsrdens-E. Love, B. F. Norris, O. NJ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Killed By Maniac,

William Mayne, head keeper OF the
Grant county insane hospital at Lam
caster. was attacked and murdered by
Tom Fox, an insane patient at the hos
pital. His brains were beaten out with
an iron stove poker. Fox was not con-
sidered a dangerous man and the keeper
went into the engine room where he was
firing and while he had his back turned
Fox seized a heavy iron poker and dealt
Mayne heavy blow on the head. He
was knocked down by the blow and
while he lay PROSTATE on the floor Fox
struck MIN several more heavy blows.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Golden Wedding for Our Good Esighb ors.

All the many friends of Rev. and
Mrs. Geo w. Nuzum are most cordial
Iy invited to attend reception to be
given in their honor, this being the 5Oth
anniversary If their wedding day, in
the Methodist church at Viroqus, Tues
day December 20, 7:30 p. m.
For any further information apply to
Rev. Chas. Buffers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23

Man with good habits and a hustler,
capable as salesman and collector, to do
any work in connection with our bust
ness. Man with small family preferred.
Call for particulars at our Office.
CHAS. s. SLACK & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Ho,ses Far Sale

We now have seven fine animals at
our barns in Viroqua that we are driving
every day. Ages from four to six years
weights from 1850 to 1900 pounds. Both
mares and geldings. Call at our Office.
CHAs. s. SLACK = 90
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
nrnnnsd Dead In ihs Woods

While working in the woods with
SOILS. David Reed, farmer near Tower
Vile, died suddenly last Tuesday. Mr..
Reed had been in Yiroqua the day pre-
vious as q witness in circuit court.
Heart failure is given az cause Of death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
SOME COAL PRICES

Hard coal stove size $500
Hard coal nut size $3.50
Hooking screened lump sc. GO
Delivered in lots Of 1900 lbs. or more
Terms cash. VIRoQUA LUMBER Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Mn NotIce.

We will deliver feed every afternoon
to patrons in the city. Also WI furnish
western seed wheat TO farmers. Tele-
phone or leave order at the Viroqua
Touring mi.iz
THOMPSON BROS Props.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
christmnu Obsetvanee a churehes.

Thursday night, at all Viroqua
churches. Christmas trees and entertain
ments will be held.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Breckenbridge, MINI. Dec. 10.

-Syringville NJ. E. Aid society will
meet with Grandma Doerr Wednesday,
Dec. 30th for dinner. All are cordially
invited to come and bring their lunch
with them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
For Sale al BaF1ail

An s.horse boiler and Oh ,rse engine
also shafting and pulleys.
G. A. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
MRS. DRAKE IS ACQUITTED.
The Alleged Murdsress Of Her Husband Goes Free
Drake La Fafge Man.

1t will be remembered that Robert J.
Drake, a former La Fargo character,
died under suspicious circumstances, a
year since, in Indiana. The woman he
there married q few months previous,
was suspicioned of administering to him
poison, was arrested, and on first trial
the jury disagreed. A second trial clos
ed last Thursday, and the woman was
acquitted. The two trials in Indiana
were sensational affairs, embellished
with much of gossip and unearthing Of
family skeletons that were really scand'
alous, brakes union with the Indiana
woman, who was much older than HIM
self, sss brought about through mat
rimonial bureau.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
Cook Wanted st Once.

booh WAutcu - OASSs
at Hotel Edwards Viroqua. Apply
al once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
OEIAtAD % NkEfsFEl
With w. T. Lindemann q Co.

FIhOQUA, WIS, Dec.1 ~, ISUo.
Mr.. a. T. COOK, Vir,Sgua, Wisconsin.
DEAR Sir referring to your course
of instruction in Bookkeeping and Steno-
graphy, would say that In my opinion,
II is very excellent one. My daugh-
ter has now been attending your school
for one month and find that she has
made rSpid progress in both studies.
VII hing you the best Of success am,
Yours very respectfully,
L. j. MARTIN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
MISS EMMA PLOUGH,
Bookkeeper for the Tate Mercantile Co.

VIRoQUA, Wis, December 8, 1908.
This is to certify that have been st
tending the evening school which Is
being taught by Prof. II. E. Cook, and
am more than pleased with the results.
His methods are progressive and very
interesting, as the student comes face to
face with the actual business PROPOSE
tions, which is by far better than read
ing about it In book. Prof. Cook is
certainly master OF his profession and
an able Instructor. Young men and
women who desire to obtain an educa-
tion that has market value, can do no
better than attend the Business College
which opens up January 4, 1904.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23
With W. f. Lindemsnn g. Co.

VlRoQUA, Wis, December 3, 1908.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: It is
with much pleasure that l can testify
s to the excellent qualifications OF Prof.
II. +. Cook, as an instructor Of unusual
ability in presenting the different sub
jects he teaches.
His methods are Ia touch with the
times, and are interesting In every
sense Of the word. He Is not only q
teacher of rare ability, but has had
years of actual Office practice, which l
consider essential 10 good instruction.
can cheerfully recommend his school
to anyone who desires an education
that will fit them to battle with the
complex problems of business life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-23

Prof. Solowon of La Crosse, the op-
tician and eye spec
-SsorE> ialist, will be at
Er@ @JN&H9 Hotel Edwards, In
%@aViroqua, until
Thursday, Dec. 81.
Persons in need of glasses or refitting
should call and ses him. Twenty
per cent. off during fhis visit. All work
guaranteed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-17
STATE EPWoRTH LEAGUE.
Convention at Canton Elects Officers
and Adourns,

Canton, S. D., July 10-At the CLOSING
session of the State Epworth league
resolutions were unanimously Adopted
commencing the Canton Chautauqua
assem- bly,, and also the State Anti-Sa-
loon league, which was recently raor-
ganized. DR.. N. A. Swickard of Aber-
dozen was chosen as delegate from the
Epworth league Of this state to attend
the national convention of the Anti
Saloon league to be held in the city of
Washington nextSDecember. The new
~ elected officers Of the State Epworth
league are: DIR. N. A. Swickard of Abb
erdeen, president; Rev. G. Z. Notson of
Pierre, vice president; Ray Murner of
S. Cory of Alpena, recording secretary
The graduates in North and South
Dakota, of Cornell college at Mt Yer
non, Ia, held a meeting at the assem-
bly, in this city and completed the Or
ganization OF an association, which has
the promise of becoming quite a note
worthy institution. 1t is stated that
there are some sixty or seventy five
graduates of this institution in the two
states, and some of them have become
prominent and successful men. Among
the more prominent ones are Congress-
man E. w. Martin and wife of Dead
wood, Judge Charles A. Pollock and
wife of Fargo, DR.. j. o. Dobson and
wife of Huron. Rev, A. e. Carhart, DR..
-. p. Soper and others of Mitchell. The
ton and bylaws and elected officers
as follows: DR.. j. o. Dobson: OF Huron.
president: Charles "A. Pollock of Fargo.
vice president; w. j. Frad of Mitchell,
secretary: e. p. Soper of Mitchell,
treasurer. i5
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-17
PEAcEMAkER WoRsTED.
Albert Hewitt Fired $40 for Striking
Nop1an

Vermillion, S. D., July 10.-As the result
of q quarrel in which two families of Star
township participated to some extent. AL
bert Hewitt was arrested for assault and
battery upon complaint OF Mrs. Mary
Jorgenson. The prosecution alleged that
during mix-up Hewitt struck Mrs Jor-
genson over the head with whiftie tree.
leaving two bad bruises Hewitt claimed
that it was an accident, and that In ward
ing off blow meant for him it's fury was
expended on Mrs. Jorgenson's head. The
trouble arose over plank which one of
Jorgenson's boys Is said to have slid off
into the creek The Hewitt boys wanted IL
to assist in building foot-bridge. Words
ensued, and to prevent a fight Mrs. Jor-
genson stepped in between the combat
ants, thereby getting the worst of it, He
Wits wife and brother were witnesses
for him, and Mrs. Jorgenson's husband
and two sons corroborated her testimony
Both sides told pretty convincing stories.
but Judge ]. A. Copeland thought Hewitt
was in the wrong, and gave him a chance
to sputter over a fine of $40. which, con-
trary to expectations, was promptly paid.
instead of an appeal being taken. Resi-
dents Of the neighborhood say the fami
lies have quarreled a great deal in the
past over trivial matters, but believe tn.
latest scrap will do wonders for restorin.
peace. sssf