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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
"Rast Lrnun.n

In these days of degenerate farce com.
edies, blood and thunder melodramag
aud cheap repertoire productions, IL Ia .
relief TO witness one of the good old
time plays that has been recognized foI
fifty years as absolutely the best of It's
class When reputable theatrical
manager like Frank Allen invests bis
money and gives his time to n produc-
tion 1t is a guarantee that no pains will
be spared to make it worthy of patro-
mage. For this reason ID Is with a feel.
ing of confidence that we announce the
appearance here on Thursday, April 20
of Aliens great scenic production Of
this famous play. The company is a
large one and is composed OF people well
adapted to the roles they portray. Miss
Margaret Oswald, who has played Lady
Isabel in all the principal theatres OF
the United States heads the cast. Seat:
are now on sale at Arnold 81 Davis
In the version presented by Mr.. Frank
Aliens company the comedy element Ii
unusually strong, and the entertain
aent as a whole is one which cannot
fail 10 please old and young
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Two Women Burned 10 Death

A news dispatch Of last Thursday,
gives the shocking death of Phoebe and
Libbie Healy, spinsters, aged between rs
and so years of age, who were burned to
death in their home six miles east of
Tomah. Money which they had saved
during many years is missing and foul
play is expected, although the develop
ments fail tssupport this theory The
two aged women lived alone on farm.
The fire occurred about ] o'clock in the
morning. Before neighbors were at
tracted to the scene the house was prac-
tically destroyed and there was no hope
of rescuing the inmates 1t is believed
as most probable that the fire was start
ed by the explosion of lamp in bed
room of the two sisters and that the
highwind raging at the time famed and
spread the flames SO rapidly that the
women had their escape cut off 1t is
thought that the money which is miss
ing may have been in bills instead Of
coin and was consumed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Dies Suddenly.

Claude Young, the youngest son of
Porter Yonng of Eastman, was found
dead in field on the farm of james
Wallip on Wednesday. The young man
had started to sawmill a short dis
tance away and not arriving up TO noon
a searching party went to look for him
and little later his lifeless body was
picked up in field whe he had fallen
face down, clutching the grass with his
hands but apparently no struggle. The
cause of his death is not known but rs
generally supposed to have been a case
of epileptic fits to which he was subject.
The young man was about twenty-five
years Of age. Prairie du CHEN Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
odd Fellows celebration

On Saturday next the associated
lodges of Bangor, CashtoD, Sparta and
Viroqua will celebrate the ei2hty.fourth
anniversary Of Odd Fellowship in Amer.
lea in this city. Every effort has been
made TO insure success to the meeting
and a large attendance is expected,
An appropriate program has been pre-.
pared and the city band eng ged for the
occasion All members OF the order,
their families, Rebekah members and
the general public are invited to partc-
ipate in the exercises. The parade take.
place at 80 p. M, marching to their
hall where the exercises Will be held
Following is the program:
Music--March, patriarchs Militant
w. Il. Lawt0n.
.-.....,. odd Fellows.
prayer-Rev. Haughton .,....... .Chaplaiu.
Music~Vocal. Male Quartette. -. .Selec SiOn,
Address Of Welcome ... jackson sibaueh
z. q. Representative
Address OF Response. A, r. Brandt
z, G. Master
Muslc-Intermegzo, Hiawatha. Neil horet
Anniversary address py Rev. q. Il, Rutters.
usic--Characteristc, Lizard and Frog,
Theo. +. alorse
Add ess--Rebekah Degree
Mrs, jackson Sllbaugh,
Song Glee Club, a Morning Ramble.
Music-Waltzes, Among the Roses Baruhouso
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
lFrom the Desoto Argus.l

Report was received here during the
week concerning the finding Of pearl
last Wednesday, by Albert Honzel of
Prairie du Chien, which was sold for
$500, is confirmed by Prairie du Chien
newspapers 1t is fine opening for the
pearling season.
Friday evening, May 1st, 1908, has
been designated as the time of dedica-
ton Of the new Congregational church
here. The dedicatory sermon has been
assigned TO the Rev. DIR. Henry Faville
of La Crosse, DR.. Carter of Beloit, Father
Haughton Of Viroqua, and other minis
ters hcye been invited to participate in
the dedication week. The De Soto Con-
greQationql church people must certain
ly feel how greatly they are indebted to
their preachers energy anG hustle in the
possession Of their h. ndsoIne new church
building,
A most sorrow-provoking accident oc
Cured at Victory last Saturday morn
ing in which fourteen-year-old lad,
Charles Jaynes, became entangled in q
whiriing shaft in Tullock's mill, which
hurjf l the unfortunate youth to the
! floor causing instant death. DR.. Gable
Of this village was promptly summoned,
and found tia boys neck had been
! broken in the terrific shock The funer
al occurred at the Adventist church
Sunday afternoon Rev, Daniels otficiat
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Give Away Bonds.

Tine 1870 shares Of railroad stock held
by tine village Of Hillsboro in the new
railroad. which they received in ex-
change for the $40, OC0 in bonds donated
to the railroad company, were sold by
the board of trustees 10 X. Williams, he
being the highest bidder. The selling
psice was 800. Mr.. Williams, we IN
dsrstand, viii sventuElly turn the stock
over TO the North Eastern. The rail
road company has been having a little
trouble in trying to dispose Of the vii
Iage bonds. the buyers not wanting To
pay near what they were worth, but we
are told that matters will be straight
aneS ont satisfactorily at an early date
/ improvements are being made dalIy on
the road and at the present writing tbt
road Is IN better shape than some othel
roads we know Of that have been pull
for years. Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
AwARpEp FIRST PLACE
Miss Mary cOffland Gets Fl st Honors In Declama
tory Contest Held al Sparta.

In the district declamatorg contest
held IN the high school at Sparta last
Friday evening Miss Mary CoffiAnd Of
this city wen first place, The contest
WIS held before large and appreciative
audience of Sparta citizens and visitors
from the owns represented There
Were seven contestants representing the
high schools of Bangor, West Salem,
Sparta and Vircqua Miss Mary's sue
cess in this contest entities her TO meet
the representatives of similar leagues at
Stevens Point in May The winner in
this contest meets the winners from six
Others late in Nav.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
lrrom tho Hlllsboro sentry

AT moor last Friday fire destroyed the
barn of r. X Mervin's farm east Of
town. Is caught from Il weu drill en-
gine near by and in a short time the
entire building was destroyed, together
with some lumber and farm machinery.
The barn was log structure and was
being used temporarily by M, Marvin
until he could build new one
This train crew OF the Hillsboro and
North Eastern took the engine to Elroy
Tuesday night to have the boiler cleaned
and some repairs made on the parts
damaged in the wreck last week.
Jim Bruha Of the town of Greenwood
loaded his household goods .nto car
here Tuesday to be shipped to Vienna,
Sonth Dakota, where he will make his
home.
While piling lumber last Thursday,
John Blackburn run silver through
his hand The piece of wood entered
the back and came out OF the palm OF
his hand, making very painful wound.
Drs. Edwards, Jones and Hansberry
performed an operation on Wexford
Tongue Wednesday for appendicitis. At
last reports he was doing nicely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
ORLANDO BURNETT.

COOK Valley, Wis, April 2i, 1903.
CHAs. S. SLACS q 10,
GEHTL EMEN We wish TO inform
you that we fancy that our Reeves six
teen borse double simple engine bought
Of you lcst January, il the best engine
that we nave ever had anything 70 do
with OF have sesn used in Vernon
county. We have tried it moving
through the mud and through high
snow drifts, and it is true as steel IN
every spot or place We are now saw
| ing on our third job since the middle Of
Feb ruary, and are nov earning clear OF
/ all expenses So psr de y.
We are well satishst with the Reeve5
| double engine 10th on the roac and In
tne belt and it is An 'ssssy job 70 tire II
with green slabs yben saving You are
at liberty TO uge Jur name a. refer,
| enee for the Reeves engine Whenever u
| pleafos You 70 do 90.
/ Thinking you for din sctfp & us 10 th'
/ best when selli' Y as naChir cry we re
| main. Yours Respec italy,
VIZ JsHAuPT BRi OTHERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
A Large Crowd.

Five car loads of Norwegian immi-
grants comprising forty families coming
from northern Ohio arrived here during
the past week and are located between
here and Ferryville along the river
where they will fish for shell and pearls
during the season. Being unable to pro-
cure dwellings they will camp out dur
ing the summer or build little shanties
along the river near their work. The
alluring pearl feds and the high price
shell is what brought them here -Prair-
ie du Chen Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Two Big Fires Ia La Crosse Comfy.

One Of the worst fires in the history OF
the city of La Crosse, in fact the worst
since the great Colman.P Paul lumber mill
fire, occurred in that city on Tuesday
night and left the magnificent Park
Store, owned 10y VIM. Doerfinger mass
of smoldering ruins and laid in waste
the handsome business structures known
rs the Scott Schilling, Preschle and
Cargill buildings. How the fire started
is myst rv, as the watchman and IRAN.
ager Of the Park, In which the fire start
ed. claim that there Mad been no fire in
the building since early morning The
total aggregate loss Is estimated at half
million, wi b insurance covering 81
per cent of the loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
HotIce TO Gard Holders.

Under the system now in force in the
city library it is designed to re-register
all the card holders and issue new cards
beginning May 1st ALI persons holding
borrowers cards numbered from one &c
100 will please present the same to the
librarian for REISSUE.
ANNA TURNER. Librarian
ADril 14th, 1903.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
mems FRoM ouR NEIGaBoRINa rRLs.
[From the Readst5w n Herald.


John Wagner went to Viroqua
day to take charge of G o Andr
cigar factory. 10
Mr.. Elmer Treseder, of Sioux g
Iowa, car inspector for tn @. & N 9
Ry,, was pleasant caller at this !
while in town Saturday He is Wis 8 (
his uncle. Jas. Treseder, at Viola
c. II. Davenport and family deI : d
Tuesday for KID iar county, Mort a.
kota, where he has taken a home = d
Their many friends in this placs IN
them happiness and prosperity in their
new home
Peter Sorenson ami family left CT
We tuesdays train for their new hom'
near HurdsSeld. North Dakota. They
have been residents of this village the
part four years and made many friends
who wish them the best cf success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Notice


YiRoQUA, WIS. April Is. 1903.
No fishing OF hunting allowed upon
the north west 10 acres Of the Coe
land in the town Of jefferson Any one
found on these premises without per-
mission viii be treated "A y trespasseB.
II J. SrTSrI,E.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
LFrom the Ylola IntelIlgencer.

The Prairie du Chen Union reports
twenty cases of small pox in that city.
An exchange says that the time is
coming when there viii be but one job
open for the boy who smokes cigarettes.
That will be to kill potato bugs with
his breath.
At special meeting Of the village
council on Wednesday I'D Gore was APP
pointed marshal. 1t is understood that
WIN. J. Waggoner will not qualify for
police justice or Justice of the peace and
that at the next meeting OF the council
Robert Parker will be appointed justice
Of the peace.
l. II. Munyon Of Viroqua, and
Thomas Costing Of this place, have
opened photograph gallery in the room
over Kinder's hardware store and are
preparing TO give first class work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Srap

For sale. 160-acre farm, well imprev-
ed, everything first-c Sss. all ridge land
ia town Of Jefferson viii give poses
sion at any time ED a. ELY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22

The village of West Salem, II miles
east of La Crosse was visited on Tues-
day evening by fire which destroyed
the Chicago, Milwaukee, 81 st Paul de-
pot, including freight amounting TO
several hundred dollars. The / V viii
be in the neighborhood of $4, 500, partly
covered by insurance The company
will Immediately begin the erection Of a
new building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Are We to Have Base Ball Tenn.

There is movement on foot among
the sport loving young men of this city
to organize base ball team for the COM
ing season. 1t is peculiar fact that
this city possessing such an abundance
of good material, should have fallen so
far to the rear in late years in this branch
of sport while in others we lead. There
is no questioning tae fact that if proper
encouragement is given to those behind
the movement that we will have team
that will be a source of pride to our
citizens, as well as to the progressive
spirit of our business men. We predict
for the movement the success that it
deserves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
JAMES WILSON,
Secretary OF Agriculture

The surveying party above alluded to
was in Viroqua some days ago and is
doing service in the territory between
Viroqua and Sparta In a recent letter
Congressman Esch wrote parties at
Sparta concerning the survey, its object
and where it would be made. or his
correspondence the CENSOR quotes as
follows.
Last fall personally urged upon the
Y. 5. Department of Agriculture, the
necessity and advisability of sending to
our district soil party for the purpose
of investigating our soils with a view to
ascertain their adaptability for tobacco
culture and other purposes. am pleas.
cd to inform you that have received a
communication from Hon. Milton Whit
ney, Chief of the Bureau of Soils, U. S.
Department Agriculture informing me
that soil survey party has been as
signed to survey strip of territory from
Viroqua to Sparta, the work to begin
April LIST. The party will be in charge
of Mr.. w. q. Smith, of the above Bu.
reau, and he will start to work at Viro-
qua on the date above named, working
northward to Sparta. The area to be
surveyed will be two townships wide,
with the Viroqua branch approximately
in the center These soil surveys con.
sist in thorough examination Of the
soils of every portion of each township,
and soil maps are made thereof, indicat-
ing the nature and character of the sol
and its topography. Analysis of the
soils are also furnished indicating the
nature of the crops best adapted to theG
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22

A wise woman defies 1ine the while
he wooes him with smile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
FOR an ExpERIMEsrAI STATION.
Board Of Trade and Citizens In Correspondence with
Government Authorities on the Matter.

At q late meeting of the city board Of
trade the subject of securing an expert
mental station to test the propagation
of tobacco under esnyas was taken up
and put on its feet, Mayor Cofiiand, @.
j. Smith and l. Q. Boyle were appoint
ed committee. Ii seems that Superin-
tendent Wilkins had previously had
some correspondence on the matter and
had written Congressman Babco k along
the same lines. Following letter ex-
plains itself:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22

lion. j. ". BABCOGk.
sIR:-You letter OF April has heen re-
cetyed with Enclosures from Mr.. Fred Will
kins, superintendent OF the asylum for in
sane, NIroqua, Wisconsin, asking FOR the es-
ta5lishment of q branch experiment station
Tor tobacco culture at or near VigOQua.
lave the honor 10 inform you that the De-
partment through the bnredU of soils, has a
soil survey party now at Viruqua making a
soil survey between yiraqua and parta, Wis
consin; The deterInlns tion OF what we shall
DO In the matter OF the tobacco experiments
VIII depend largely upon the result OF this
survey, which VIII be completed about the
first Of July. 1t will be impossible for US to
but we will keep the matter under consider
alton and send party there II 1t appears
that We can be of any service to the people
and IL our other obligations will permit
have the honor 20 be,
Ft,T
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04

on Ravine river, in the way of build
ing cribs and placing booms, which
will greatly facilitate the handling
OF timber. During the past winter
Mr.. Newman cut over one million
feet OF logs under contract with
Chas. Hebard & Son. He expects
to cut about two million feet OF
pine, hemlock and cedar, and 5000
cedar poles, during the coming
summer.
Chas. Fl. Anderson is repairing
the dams on the Huron river and
making preparations for the drive.
Robert Lindahl, who was taken
to st. Mary's Hospital at Marquette
three weeks ago, is improving
rapidly.
o. w. Reen attended the Modern
Woodman county convention at
LAnse Wednesday.
Axel Rylander had the misfortune
to lose one of his fingers in feed
cutter.
Chas. Hartvigh was a L'Anse
visitor Thursday.
The DeHaas sawmill is being re-
paired. The mill will be started
about the first OF May.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04
SKANEE ITEMS.
Correspondence

Correspondence
The Modern Woodmen camp held
a special meeting Thursday.
Young Peoples Society meeting
tonight.
Axel Erickson received telegram
Saturday from Marquette, stating
that his brother Emmuel had one
OF the fingers OF his left hand am
putated in St. Mary's hospital.
Capt. w. Been has been confined
to his home with a severe cold.
Coming-a Loyal Friend.
Only one ticket in the field at the
township election next Monday.
Peter Newman, the lumberman,
has made extensive improvements
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04
Church Fair and Fancy Bazaar

|
The annual fair and fancy bazaar
for the benefit of the NJ. E. church
will be held in the Town Hall, l. 'Anse,
Thursday evening, April 10Th.
Among the attractions will be a
novelty booth containing a sample
of the best cooking to be done by
anyone interested in the church
work. Gentlemen, ladies, boys and
girls-all are invited to contribute.
Each article is to be labeled with
owners name; also written receipt.
Unusually handsome and dainty
souvenir TO be presented with a
cup of delicious tea. Cut flowers
will be sold by pretty little flower
girls. The fancy articles will be OF
great variety and many entirely
new to the people OF this vicinity.
Aprons, new in design and OF ex-
ceedingly pretty material. Hep
pner's ice cream will also be on sale.
Confectionery of all kinds, made
according to "Ripley's Sweet Six
teen" recipes, and put up in at
tractive boxes. You can also pro-
vide yourself with a copy Of "Miss
Salad and Her Trousseau-Sixteen
Studies in White and Gold" also
"Murphy's Pets" There will be a
Christmas tree loaded down with
gifts for all who buy).
A bountiful supper will be served
from 6 o'clock until the close OF the
evenings festivities, for 30 cents;
children, % cents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04
Michigan
Department of State,


Department of State,
Lansing.
To Octave Sicotte,
Sheriff of Baraga County,
L'Anse, Michigan.
Sir-In accordance with the pro-
visions of law, you are hereby noti-
fed that an amendment to Section
six, of Article six, OF the Constitu-
ton of this State, relative to circuit
courts, affecting the counties Of Bay
and Washtenaw, is to be submitted
to the qualified electors of this state
at the election to be held April 6,
1903.
In witness whereof / have hereto
affixed my signature and the Great
Seal of the State, at Lansing, this
fourteenth day of March, nineteen
hundred three.
[SEAL1 GEORGE LORD,
Deputy Secretary of State.
Office of the Sheriff,
Baraga County,
L'Anse, Mich, March 10, 1903.
To the Township Clerks of the
Various Townships in the County
of Baraga, State of Michigan:
You are hereby notified that an
amendment to Section six, OF Article
six, OF the Constitution of this
State, relative to circuit courts, af-
fecting the counties OF Bay and
Washtenaw, is to be submitted to
the qualified electors of this state
ut the election to be held April 6,
1903. OCTAVE SICOTTE.
Sheriff of Barapa County.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04
Election Notice.
Michigan,
Department OF State,
Lansing.

Department oil State,
Lansing.
To the Sheriff of the County OF Bar
aga:
Sir:-In accordance with. the pro-
visions Of law, you are hereby mott
fed that at the election to be held
on the first Monday in April, 1908,
in the State OF Michigan, the fol-
lowing state officers are to be
elected, viz:
One Justice of the Supreme Court.
Two Regents Of the University of
Michigan.
In witness whereof / have here
to affixed my signature and the
Great Seal OF the State, at Lansing,
this nineteenth day OF February,
nineteen hundred three.
[SEAL] FRED M. WARNER,
Secretary of State.
State Of Michigan, as.
County Of Baraga,
To the Township Clerks OF the
various Townships in said County:
You are hereby notified that the
election mentioned in the foregoing
notice will be held in said cOuaty OF
Baraga for the purpose therein set
forth, on the first Monday in April,
1903, and that the following county
officers are also then to be elected,
viz:
One County Commissioners OF
Schools, one County Commissioner
OF Roads.
Dated L'Anse, Mich, this 28th
day of February, A. d. 1903.
Octave SICoTTE,
Sheriff OF Baraga County.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04

Office of the Sheriff,
Baraga County.
LAnse, Mich, March IA, 1903.
To the Township Clerks of the
Various Townships in the County
of Baraga, State of Michigan:
You are hereby notified that an
amendment to Section ten, of Article
ten, of the Constitution of this
State, providing for Board of
County Auditors in the counties Of
Saginaw, Jackson, Washtenaw and
Kent, is to be submitted to the
qualified electors of this State, at
the election to be held April 6, 1903.
OCTAVE SIcoTTE,
Sheriff of Baraga County.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-04-04
Michigan.

NiSutSoh,
\ Department OF State,
Lansing,
To Octave Sicotte,
Sheriff of Baraga County,
L'Anse, Michigan.
Sir-In accordance with the pro-
visions of law, you are hereby noti-
fed that an amendment to Section
ten, OF Article ten, of the Constitu-
ton OF this state, providing for a
Board of County Auditors in the
counties OF Saginaw, Jackson, Wash.
tenaw and Kent is to be submitted
to the qualified electors OF this
state, at the election to be held
April 6, 1903.
In witness whereof / have hereto
affixed my signature and the Great
Seal of the State, at Lansing, this
twelfth day of March, nineteen
hundred three.
(SEAL1 FRED M. WARNER,
Secretary OF State.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-15
Lake CAPTAIN Dead.

Detroit, Sept 14.-Captaih John g.
McCallum, master of the Detroit and
Buffalo line steamer Western States
is dead at the residence of his brother,
Captain Henry c. McCallum. Stom-
ach trouble, which led to serious com
plications, was the cause of his death.
Captain McCallum kept at work until
about six weeks ago, when he was
forced to go to Grace hospital. The
week before he retired he was unable
to leave his cabin He was SO years
old and unmarried.