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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13
George Hss;n Falls u Frost Of Mon
/. ;ss Train ;a v;rs;s;a lu..ber 7
Compaay's Yards. :. :s=
DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS.
Deceased Was an Old Employe Of the
Duluth, Virginia and Rainy
~ Lake Railway. j: IS. :sz:..

George Hugill, numbered among
the older employees of the Duluth
Virginia & Rainy Lake railway, met
death in the yard OF. the Virginia
Lumber Company at about $50
o'clock Wednesday morning, the
unfortunate man slipping and fall
ing from load of logs while the
train was in motion, striking in such
manner that the trucks backed over
him, crushing his skull in frightful
manner, death resulting instantly.
Deceased was married man and
leaves heart-broken wife and babe
of seven months to mourn his un.
timely demise. To them in, their
hour of sorrow is extended the sym.
pathy of all. -: i. -, - RI.
He was numbered among the ear
lier employees of the road, having
worked on the line during the con.
struction period for about two years.
The remains were shipped yester-
day to his former home at Harris
Vile, Altoona county, Mich, for in
terment, the ceremonies from the
.norgue being in charge of Mesaba
Range Lodge No. 222, l. O. O. F., of
which order deceased was a mem
ber. s..>...:,.. -. 4. , -.-s= II: :: :.
- - lF.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13

~ : 4 4
WHileslooking over some land in
the vicinity of SNOWFALL lake, west
of Nashwauk, on Saturday last,
John Chesser received an initiatory
in the dangers of hunting, being
mistaken for a deer by two Grand
Rapids nimrods who proved their
prowess as good shots by sending
ball through his hat.
At the time, Mr.. Chesser was
crossing strip of land, following
a deer trail. 1t was a hazy morn.
ing, and one could not see far in the
fog, but had the hunters been obey.
ing the instructions of Sam Fuller.
ton and the state game laws Mr.
chesser's escape would not have
been go close. 4:..~.z53.s5s ~5=zsz.7z
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13
Al Ideal Openinu.s 8

Not il years has the opening of
sthebig game:season been more per
feet than were the cond ditions on
Tuesday, the SNOW and sleet ofthe
preceding day having frozen as u
#felIand made visible the track 81
all game.
lanY from the city ,as also great
number from the Twin. Cities and
DnInti, we're g camp - the country
10 the north at the opening and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13
Taltea 10.

+, Came into my enclosure at the
Commodore location on Novernb Der
11th a black muley COW, white bag.
Owner is requested to call for. same
within thirty duys, prove property
and pay for feeding and other3nec-
:eseary expenses :: SAN 3HIL.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13
LOUIS COUNTY

house atthe time, Mr.. Harrington;
being absent from, the y.and but
little ofEthes furniture Was saved:
The baai iltling and contents were In
sured5 fOt . small amount, Mr. Har-
riugton sstinat ting his loss oyerand
aboye ilisufai.ce &C approximately
$1po00Q
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13

.iaauyevidences of the ei,aee salss:
read being bnoueht 4. nlerI IN
the new law all game HAS Is Be ac-' iic
companied, and n,anyo of the parties.
out wa not return tothe cities nm:
til later il theaseason; the wea ther.
being such that game: will keep in
the bush for some time. ~ ss%
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

Sam CLARK. from Calistoga, Califor-
mia, April 49, The main industry Of
this part Of the state is the growingof
wine grapes and frmts of nearly all
kinds In Napa valley there are many
large wine cellars Hundreds of thous-
and of gallons of wine arc made here
which bring the farmers good money.
Some of the springs here are 30 hot that
eggs will cook in them in four minutes
l don't regret the cost Of my trip out
here II will do anyone good Was
surprised 10 get letter from home dat
ed 9Th telling how the ground was FRO
zen that morning We have had three
small rains since March 20th the bal
ance Of the time sunshine There are
some oranges and lemons growing in
this part of the state, but not many
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Joe Perkins a Iurlst.

Everybody remembers Joseph G. Per-
kins. for many years a Viroqua barber.
We find the following item about him
in an exchange y, e. Perkins, an ex-
slave Of Mississippi planter, has iust
been elected a justice Of the peace in
Shelby, La Crosse county. Mr. Perkins
Is the first colored man TO receive such
distinction in western Wisconsin. He
was body servant 10 a Confederate
colonel in the civil war Afterward
came to the Federal army and was in
the battles Of Shiloh, Nashville and 9th
ers. He was born in 1870 After the
war he was in business as a barber in
Chicago and jalena, and engaged in
turkish bathing in Milwaukee and La
Crosse. He married in 1877, and is the
father of nine children He says he is
no lawyer but will administer justice
according to his best ability and the BIZ
BILE. In that he win go contrary to the
statutes of Wisconsin in some cases.
Perkins Is light mulatto, probably the
son of his master, one Colonel Dawson,
Cf Holly, Mississippi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
wM. TIBBETS AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
Ira Shrake Struck on the Head With Stick of Cord
Wood and Cannot Live.

What will in all probability prove to
be murder was committed at Genoa,
Tuesday, when VIM, Tibbets of that
place, struck Ira Shrake, an employee on
the Musser, Mississippi river boat, over
the head with stick Of cord wood, frsc-
turing his skull ana. causing fatal
wound, from which the victim, who at
last reports from La Crosse hospital,
where ne is ccafined, cannot possibly
recover
The Musser had stopped at Genoa to
load on some wood owned by the Tibbett
family, and Ii seems pibbetts called
Shrake an offensive name and Shra
replied to it in such n way that fig.
arose and Tibbets was kaocked into the
river Tibbetis scrambled ont and gain.
ing the deck of the boat slipped up be-
hind Shrake and struck him a crushing
blow on the head The victim was then
taken by the boat 10 La Crosse Shrake
is thirty five years old, resident Of
aud a very estimable young
man. Tibbetts is well known in this
county Some three years ago he and a
man by the name If Hastings got into a
gun fight on tae streets of Genoa and
Tibbetts played short stop to one of
bullets, loosing an eye in con-
sequence
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Burlsd Four Hours.

The presence Of mind of ] Wolfe last
Friday saved the life of of II S. Traitz,
who was for four hours buried in well
in the heart OF the city of La Crosse.
Traitz was rescued smiling and unhurt.
he was repairing pump when the
curbing fell in, covering rim with dirt
up to the shoulders Wolf, who was
standing at the mouth of the we'll, rushed
to a nearby barn, procuring garden
hose and let it down TO Traitz, who put
one end in his mouth and thus was able
to get air A second cave-in occurred.
hurying him in sand six feet over his
head. On account Of the peculiar con-
dition of the soil and continual cave
ins it took several hours to reach the
man. The fire department
assisted in gettinghim out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
written for the Censor.
suMME,.L LAND.
By MARY IlAyanroS BROWN.


BY MARY llAyGHTON BROWN.
o. come with me to the summerland;
Where the tinted blossoms blows
Where the ylolets peep from their mossY
beds,
And the laughing waters fow
Wen rest awhile meath the Tranquil shade
OF a dropping haw Shorn. where
The thrilling notes OF wild birds wing
Is born on the scented air.
Wen make wreath. and garland weave,
From the blossoms overhead,
Ard watch the flight of a sllvery stream
As II giides thro its narrow bed
At moFnlngtlde in the golden mist,
well sport by the fountains spray;
And scatter from flower leaf and bloom
The gems Of the newborn day
Bright summerland Of my youthful dreams
ri WOO thy wild b 'unts again
But oh for the peLco s"d rupture sweet
In my heart as | felt IL thon;
The sacred past. with its Vanished bliss
Its pleasures, its hopes and Its fears,
They have no pars in my life today
They've fed with the passing years.
o could we but live them over again,
Ia the bloom Of our sumInerland,
And feel once more, as in bygone days
The ciasC OF some dear ones hand.
Il may be, al last, in that Great Unknown
Away from earth's toll and strife
Wen realize with "A deeper 10y
The dreams Of a Higher Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29


Miss Ida Ogden has returned nome
from Madison.
Jack Tewalt has new telephone in
his residence Those wanting ice call
210.
Mrs f. NJ. Rogers has been confined
TO the house by slight attack of pleur-
isy.
The Hilisboro fair association offers
So, $50 in race purses for the approach
ing August exhibition.
Miss Irene Suttle has resigned her
position as bookkeeper for Chas. S.
Slack 81 Co, being succeeded by Mrs.
Asoe Slack.
A four-year old daughter of Mrs.
Holeeter Of this city, died Friday last,
interment taking place at Kickapoo ON
Sunday.
Mayor Cofiand left on Wednesday
evenings train for business trip to
Preston, Minnesota, and other points in
that vicinity
Installation Of complete system Of
gas lights Is the latest departure of II.
ID. Williams 81 Coin their mercantile
establishment.
%. H. Helges3n has become associ.
ated with Thos A. Tolrud and l.. Sands
mark IT, . leading real estate firm Of the
city-The Vernon County Land Com
pany.
the much talked Of case against
Landlord q. II. Leete, Of the Winship
House Of Sparta, for alleged serving Of
trout to his guests. ont Of season, came
to an uutimel7 end on Tuesday by being
thrown ont Of court on insufficient evI-
dence.
The Mystic Workers held their reg.
ular meeting last evening and after the
usual business had been transacted q
pleasing program was we'll rendered.
Pfefect Silbaugh spoke shortly congrat
ulatiug the members for the rapid and
prosperous growth Of the local loa re
Several solos. songs by the lodge quar-
tette, selections on q graphophone were
enjoyed ~ all After hOunteOus re.
freshLsuts had been served danciug was
INDUCED il for several hours.
The new Farmers Lumber com
pany, which recently purchased the
west half Of the block Of the Gates ium-
ber yard near tho depot is making no
ticeabie improvements about the prem
ises- new Office, enlargement Of sheds,
etc The new company consists Of Nh.
stad Brothers. S G Jackson and 5. G.
Close. the latter Of Merrill With In
creased capital, experienced lumber
handler and a carpenter md contractor
| to make estimates the now firm is ad-
miraoly well equipped TO serve tn pub
/ lie
In tae Star Of Hope edited ard
/ printed IN the Sing Sing prison, n. Y,
( they have what ia known az an ez-
change col1fnu Here are two sam
ples 10 select from a gentleman
would like 70 exchange p life interest in
q small bHt comfortably furniuhed
( apartment IL q well lighted stone build
I i1,Q. for blsuket. yellow dog and a
care iu the wo1ds Another would
/ like to exchange "A bango. a mouth
organ, forty seven Moody and Sankey
fracts. and three prize sermons by DR..
/ TalInage. for jack screw, three cor
nered file and thirty feet Of rope
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
A Dram ;tic Treat.

Hubert Labadie's production Of
"Faust" last night at the Olympic, was
witnessed bv large and appreciative
audience and was one of the best at
fractions ever given in this city. The
performance was dramatic treat and
taken in conjunction with the electrical
aud scenic effects surpassed any pre-
vious effort on our local stage. Mr.. HUI
bert Labadie, as his Satanic Majesty,
gave that difficult role an artistic inter-
probation. and Miss Van Tromp, as Mar
guerite, established herself as a favorite
and deeply impressed the audience with
her splendid voice and beautiful stage
presence. The company as a whole is
especially well balanced Hampton Re-
cnrdar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
/ IFrom tho Westhv rlmes.1

Z, I. Shannon's tobacco warehouse
closed Monday for the season, as far as
sorting is considered
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage Of TeNney Nustad and Miss
Hannah Void.
Alex. Arnold came down from Gales
vile last week with a car of tobacco for
his father The consignment which
consisted of about ID. 900 pounds of good
quality was sold to c. T. Shannon.
Martin Davidson had severe acci-
dent Tuesday afternoon. KS he was
coming from the farm with load of
hay, the horses became frightened and
threw him from the top Of the load to
the ground, spraining his leg badly
about the knee He will probably be
laid up for several weeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Asssssnrs Hnld Meniing.

Every assessor except one in the
county was present at Tuesdays meet
ing the cou t house called by Super
visor Gauper 1t was a large ard en-
thusiastic gathering and the information
received in general discussion will doubt
less aid all in performing the work with
which they are charged. Address es
were made by Supervisor Gauper and
D. O. Mahoney Judging from the sem
timent expressed by che assessors it
seems to be their purpose to conform to
the law and instructions Of the state tax
commi.slon in performing their work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
II MS FROM OUR SgIaHBoRruG PRESS.
IFFom he nlusDoro Sentry ]

q. ID Thompson is having his hotel re-
modelled The Office is being made con-
siderable larger an two large plate
glass windows have been placed in the
front.
A. j. McCauley and wife were down
from Mather visiting relatives and
friends. While here Mr.. McCanley puI-
chased Robt. Kursten's fine res ice.
He informs us that he will me acre
some time in August
Nuzum 81 Sherman have Z & office
and lumber sheds nearly Is; pleted
They have put up fine ~ , with a
large plate glass Windows a front
Their yard will be one of t most con-
venient the county afford
Thieves entered the gr lill on Mon
day night They ~ ed entrance
through the front doot g The safe had
not been locked in tbs s ming and they
had little trouble in Sc ring what little
money it contained. No clew of the
parties has been found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Cigarette Investigation.

State Senator Bird, al hor Of license
and prohibition cigarette bills in the
from every high school in the state with
reference TO their use by and effect on
students. The reports are that the use
Of these destructive cigarettes are
alarming some schools averaging az
high as ninety per cent cigarette smok
ers among students = is q satisfaction
to read the report IF Pros Pearson in
which he says that Viroqua high school
students are free from this bad habit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

vices Were jointly conducted in the Con
gregational house of worship the orders
occupying the entire center section OF
the auditorium. Bsvs Haughton, Nu-
zum, Buffers and Steunen had part in
the service. TIE latter preaching a ser
mon appropriate to the day and occasion
He reflected on the deeds of charity, the
Christian spirit of fraternity and the
broad principles of friendship, truth
and love. Odd Fellows do odd things
at odd times because their teachings and
principles are odd and inviting The
choir rendered anthems and selections
timely for the occasion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
IFrom the Roadstown He. Id /

Died Thursday morning, the two
years old daughter of Mr.. al Mrs. D.
Elder. The parents have the 81 mpathy
Of the entire community.
Walter E. Potter, who has been visi-
ing friends at Tacoma, Washington,
for the past few months, returned home
last week fully satisfied that Wisconsin
is good enough for him.
Miss Helen Carter, who has been
teaching school in North Dakota the
past six months, returned to her home
in this village last Friday.
Frank Hutcnison left last week for
North Dlkota. where he has real estate
interest demanding his attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Killed by q Vicious Bail.

Chas. Fawcett, aged 60, f. rmer re-
siding near Melvina, was gored to death
by bull on Monday evening
He left the house with the intention
of changing some cattle from one f5ia
to another, and not returning at the
proper time, the hired man went oat TO
look for him and found his mangled re-
mains impaled on a barbed wire fence
where the bull had tossed him
Mr. Fawcett was a cousin of Geo,
Fawcett the operator at the depot,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Closing out Sale.

Those wishing to secure trees of orna-
mental or orchard varieties will find it
to their interest TO call on me at my res
idence, or at the "Viroqua Nurseries"
and select from my stock now growing
few rods east OF the school grounds.
Also out lots for salt, located on same
grounds or adjacent thereto Call and
make choice before the best are sold.
H. TROWBRIDGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
A b. RaH.

The steamer Mountain Belle and her
bo9 boat Scotia pissed Genoa with a
raft for the Muscatine Lumber Co.
from Saltwater The raft is one of the
largest taken down the Mississippi in
many years and consisted of forty.two
cribs long and eight cribs wide. This
means that there were over 4, 500, 600
feet Of lumber in the raft Besides this
1t was decked with nearly q million feet
of finished lumber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
CITY councll Dolrgs.

Council met Tuesday evening with
all aldermen present except cne. It was
voted 20 extend the water main on South
street to J. W. Lakes bFickyard one rod
beyond his line provided he paid for the
digging and filling in front of his land
Council voted to reduce Fortney water
meter rate to ten cents per !. 900 gallons
The city marshal was instructed to col
lect the delinquenf poll tax.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Mnkea n Clean smeen.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly or all the Salves you ever
heard Of, Bucklens Arnica Salve is the
best. IL sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give sat faction by A ].
johnson druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
III, Rsst is Nnns Tno Gonh

Pervencheres, the fine PercheEon stall
ion owned by n. J Slack, viii be Mon
days and Tuesdays Of each week at
Hium'5 West Prairie; Wednesdays at
Purdy Thursdays and Fridays a. IN, al
Hotel Fortney barn Viroqua Saturdays
aud Sundays at home n J. Sla ks,
Liberty Pole. Frank Parker groom
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Notice

VRoQUA, WIS, April Is. 1908.
No fishing Or hunting allowed upon
the northwest lt0 acres of the Coe
land in the town of jefferson Amy one
found on these premises without per-
mission will be treated as o trespasses.
II. J. SUTTLE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

Bert Dunlap was called to Fenni-
more Monday on account Of the serious
illness Of his father who has been visit.
ing his son, Carson, there for some time.
We are informed tnat Warren Is i'm
proving.
Foley's Kidney Cure il taken Ia time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder diseases syia by A. J. john
son
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
DIED

LOUISE HorLEs daughter OF X. l.. Hotlen
was born in Sterling. Vernon county. Wis
April s. 1877 on the eleventh day OF June
Isg5, she married A. Tower. One child
came 20 bless their home. On the 2lst OF April
I9U3 she left her home and friends saying as
she went away that she was going to rest in
Jesus and that she wanted her child reared to
"a true Christian wOmanhood. Mrs. Tower
was brought up ia the Lutheran faith and
she diod la the full hope OF the resurrection
OF the just. Sire leaves TO mourn her loss, a
father, three sisters, a brother her husband
and the babe seven weeks old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

stops the Cough ana worKs OFF the Cold q.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cur
a cold in one day. No cure, no pay
Price 25 cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

Laud-last night Jack told me that
he wouldn't marry the pest girl living,
unless-what-u unless she took Rocky
Mountain Tea a J. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
A Snap.

For sale, 160-acre farm, well improv-
cd, everything first-class all ridge land
in town of Jefferson. VIII give poses
sion at any time. ED A. ELY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29
Announcement.

To THE PUBLiC:-Haviug succeeded
to the business and good will of the old,
reliable and we'll known Viroqua Square
Dealing Clothing House, take pleasure
in announcing TO its many friends and
patrons that | have re-stocked the es-
tablishment with the very choicest lines
of Mems wearing apparel and cordially
invite your patronage. 10 shall be my
earnest en6eavor to faithfully serve the
best interests of my patrons by rigidly
maintaining the same high standard Of
excellence which has always character
lied our establishment and so firmly se-
cured for 1t the confidence Of this com
munity. The best possible merchandise,
at the lowest possible price, consistant
with high merit and quality shall con-
time to be my rule and If honest meth
ode, honest goods honest prices and
courteous treatment viii entitle me TO q
liberal patronage, | feel that my success
is assured. invite your inspection of
the freshest and most attractive line of
suitings hats and fine furnishings to be
found in Vernon county
T. T. SANwIcK.
Exclusive agency for the celebrated
Pickwick System Of Right-shape cloth
ing. Tbe well known and reliable Tiger
and Champion hats
To OUR OLD PATRONS AND FRIENDS
The estate of Geo. Michaelson has dis
posed Of the business and goodwill of
The Viroqua Square Dealing Clothing
House to Mr. 7. T. Sanwick.
During the many years that MIR San
wick has been connected with the ABOVE
ests S'ishment, he has gained u complete
knowledge of the requirements OF its
many patrons and now that he embarks
into business for himself, we bespeak
for him tbs continued esteem and patro-
mage eff the community, so long enjoyed
by this establishment
ESTATE or GEO. MICHAELsoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

Al his hume IA the town OF Franklin, Tues
day April 2sth. OF lung fever, THog X
THOMPSON, aged 81 years He leaves a wife
and tbv children, rnOtE3r, brother and three
sisters Remains VIII be Inferred In tho Fol-
som cemetery Friday afternoon by Rey. Hen
dricR-,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

At his home 80 the town Of Sterling, John
JOHNSON .fLATHuMj on Tuesday April .. at
the age Of eighty six years. Had lived in the
town Of steriins forty-nine years. Leaves
two children, MIS-. ole Aberg Of South Ia
kOta and Nels Johnson OF town Of Sterlilg.
Funeral services will be held at the home
Friday afternoon at two a'clock Rev West
phal officiating
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

Exclusive agency for the celebrated
Pickwick System Of Right-shape cloth
ing. Tbe well known and reliable Tiger
and Champion hats
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-29

As l. The custom the fonr branches Of
Viroqua Odd Fello'ss attended church
in q body Sunday morning. The ser