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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
saIa or Writtsn 70 the Censor.

Geo. w. Dslap, Ontario: I'VE can't
live without the CENSOR. Our village
has made coinmendable progress the
past year, though no boom. We are
contented people, but will be happier
and more frisky when we are blessed
with railroad like our good Hillsboro
neighbors.
Carl ]. Hovde. east Christiana: I'VE
expect rural delivery from Wesby al
most auy day. We deserve 1t and will
be thankful for the favor ot Uncle Sam "
The big twins from Webster, Melvin
and Weich: "Cur neighborhood is strict
ly in il these days, with sixteen fami
lies having hourly communication by
telephone. 1t is convenience and
pleasure beyond appreciation, for which
our good friend Alex. Hill of La Fargo
is to hethanked." +"
Jolly 10. Brezazowsky, Purdy: "We
iron Founders are having dull season
because there is no horse-shoeing but
/ have a good tobacco crop to put up,
and that is better than blacKsmithing
CHARLEY Christians0n of Bristow
"whaA more prosperity can us farmers
AJAX. Sold my tobacco for more than
a hundred dollars an acre, and am max
ing Won town fellows pay ms 81, 20 per
co, d for stove wood
A. G. Lake, Readstown: Our tobacco
house opened on Monday with full
crew of workmen. Our valley section
raises the best weed" marketed at
Readstown.
@ +. Patterson, Twin Valley; What
HIS become of the Newton scribef We
miss him. It is q fine winter here SO
far; not enough snow for good roads
Minnesota is o K"
f. P. Bean, Red Mound: The Reads,
town company ia arranging TO ext end
it's line from Toweiville by Rising sun
to DeSoto They have promised us
farmers along the route TO place phones
in our homes.
E. e Groves of Ross: The New
Years dinner at the Finley church,
given by the ladies Aid of Ross, was a
decided SUCCESS About sixty persons
were led and quantities of provisions
were carried home untasted. Net pro-
ceeds were sl3. 15."
]. D. Cade, Liberty Pole: Ny
mot her, Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Higgins are
the three remaining persous among tn
pioneers of early fifties about the Pole.
They are all quite aged. None OF the
pioneer fathers remain amo2g us.
Martin Robinson and Geo. Snyder
eve want an experienced cheese maker
to locate at Manning No factory In
the country has better reputation than
ours. A pushing man can step into an
established business
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
TRAGIC DEATH AT couEry ASYLUM.
An Old GsntIemsn's Death Caused BY Falling
Tree


A sad accidental death, for which more
in authority is responsible, occurred
Tuesday, week ago. While Telling
trees in the county asylum wood lot on
the premises of Mr.. McDSrmott John
Van Dsusen met with an accident which
caused death few hours later. Chris
Krogshol, supervisor of the fourteen
patients who were at WORK there, re-
beats the story of the affair that Van
Densen was about tive or three rods
from the falling tres, and when shouted
to to get out of the way, ran directly
under the tree. He was picked up un-
conscious and removed to the Gsylum,
when Or. G r. Trowbridge, acting
asylum physician, was hastily called.
The old gentleman gained partial con-
seriousness when restoratives were APP
piled. but gradually sank away. One
of the arms and legs of the unfortunate
man were badly bruised, bet death re-
suited from internal injuries.
John Van Dueseu was about 81 years
of age, former resident of Stark, He
had been an inmate of the institution
from its opening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
Newspaper Change.

The viroqua Republican has changed
proprietorship, E H, Briggs transfer.
ing the same TO W. J. Robinson, late OF
the La Fargo Enterprise. The new pro-
prietor took MANAGEMENT on Monday.
Mr.. Robicson will be remembered as
the prohibition candidate for state SEN
ator in THE district two years ago, ma
also candidate on the same ticket tor
county clerk at the late election. II, Is
now chairman of the prohibitio coun
committee He announces, howeve
that he will continue the paper on re-
publican lines. The CENSOR extends
eraternal greeting and wishes the pres
ent and retiring gentlemen full measure
Of success. Mr.. Briggs is not deter
mined on bis immediate plans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
HILIsBoRo CITIZENS sARE DELIGHTED.
FinsIly Connected With the Outside World by Rail.
Asad-A Big Celebration.

With the advent of every winter for
the past twenty years Hillsboro village
has constructed railroad in the mind
and breast of every patriotic citizen of
that section. To the pluck and energy
of few leading men. and willingness
on the part of the people to tax them
selves to assist in the project, their fond
est hopes were realized when last Thurs-
day, the iron horse steamed into that
most enterprising of inland villages
To properly demonstrate their appreci-
alton OF the great event celebration
was held on Saturday last, in which FIVE
thousand people from all quarters join
ed. Excursion trains brought in great
crowds and the country people for miles
about lent their presence. The jubila-
tion ls reported to be the best character.
The people were fed free a whole OK
and substantials to go Herewith. The
Yuba, Reedsburg and Hillsboro bands
provided mus and the speaking pro-
gram took in G. A. Williams, president
of the village, J. T. Dithmar of Elroy,
A E Smith, of Sparta, w. H. Casn of
New Lisbon, Attorneys c. j. smith and
J. Henry Bennett of Viroqus, DR.. Pinch
and Ed Hammer # Hillsboro. At six
" CAOCh du AuIpOsAhS PoidNo Noo AhoNo
through the main thoroughfsres of the
village. There was fine display of
fireworks, the whole closing vito big
bsn in the new Woodman hall.
The new Hillsboro and Southeastern
railway is local corporation, built
Largely by the bounty of heavy village
bond and stock taken by local people.
1t demonstrates the faith of her citizens
in the worthy enterprise. Taxpayers
will learn very soon that their faith is
we'll founded and that in general pros
perity and business increase in property
values and otherwise their investment
is we'll spent 1t is generally understood
that The Northwestern road, with which
the new line forms junction at Union
Center, has shown a kindly interest in
assisting the management to accomplish
what seemed paramount to a mountain
of obstacles. Mr.. E. s Wiley, long
time employee of the Northwestern At
Elroy, is engaged as general manager
and business representative of the new
road.
The CENSOR extends heartiest con-
gratulations to its eastern neighbors in
this their great hour cf triumph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
An Expensiye Smoke.

The sorting house on the farm Of
Julius johnson, few miles northeast
of Viroqua, together with eight acres of
tobacco, : ere destroyed by fire last
Tuesd,y While the workmen were at
dinner FIRE broke out and it was found
impossible to save the property. Loss
$500 without Insurance..
Only a few miles distant from the
scene Of the above fire similar occur
ence took place on Wednesday morning
last Fl. J Severson built q fire In his
sorting house stove, went to breakfast
and when he returned found his house
and tobacco eDyeloped in flames. Loss
Of shed and contents is about $50, with
&75 insurance. A small quantity Of to-
bacco in badly damaged condition was
saved
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
INAUGURATION DAY
Governor LaFollette Handsomely
Installed for a Second
Term.
SESSION OPENS JANUARY IS
Railroad Commission to Fix Rates the
Slogan - Thirty assembiymen of
Last Legislature in the New.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 6.--Mon lay was
Inauguration day, and GOV. II. NJ, La
Toilette was installed in the executive
office for another two years. This
ceremony, to which Madison is pretty
well accustomed, went Off pleasantly,
many visitors from the state being
present; but the state. as a whole, uni
versity and business interests, run on
as usual. Exc ,,ernor Peck was pres
ent to do the honors. Wisconsin has
quite a roll of living ex-governors. Ex-
Governors Taylor and Lewis. the for
mer living ON his farm at Cottage
Grove, near Madison, and Ex-Governor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
Grandma Bennett Passes Away.

LUCIA l., widow oil the late John Mil
ton Bennett, died on New Years morn
ing at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. II D. Williams. Viroqua, Wis
Mrs. Bsunstt, (nee Thomas) was born
al Montgomery Vermont, Aug 21, 1911,
aod was therefore in her 93d year at
the time of her death. She wss married
to Mr. Bennett in January 1887, and re-
sided at Stockbridge Vermont, where
their eight children were born, four of
whom survive viz Mrs VIM. Mutch,
Elroy, Wis, VIM T, of Hastings,
Minn John NJ aud Mrs. H. D. Williams
of yiroqua, Wis. The family came to
Hillsboro in 1856, an later to Viroqua,
where the couple spent their lat T years.
One year ago the deceased suffered
stroke Of pa ally is, which left her help
less, but with mental faculties nearly
unimpaired till death came as a well
come release from the weakness and in
firmaties of age, and her glad spirit
went home to God WHO gave it. She
was Christian from childhood, unset
fish, loving aud kind. A short service
was held at the home and hen the body
was taken TO the old home at Hillsboro,
where appropriate services were held,
all ahe children being present and a
goodiy nufnber of friends and neighbors
Of other years. She was buries beside
the husband who preceded her two
years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
THE COUNTY ms AND OUTS
TRANSFER OF OFFICES AT THE COURT
II USE ON nONDAY LAST,


There We're But Two Material Changes, County
Clerk and SheTiff-0thers We're Re- elscted-Ftl-
Ing Of Bonds Appointment II Deputies "A Model
and Moral LOtOf Officials,
There was scarcely stir at tba county
court house at nom of Monday, the
hour OF transferring. Sheriff Minsh ali
and County Clerk Sh rfnan are the only
officials 70 retire, the balance Of the
bunch" having been reelected OF
the retiring gentlemen it may truth
fully be said they have sew q the people
acceptably and we'll They have been
Efficient in their duties and ohiiging to
all having business with them.
Register Mork opeas his second term,
with VIM. Hutchinson, Fl. p. Proctor
tna Henry Lindemsnn hopdsneu for
: NO. His deputy will bs l. G Steen-
bSIg.
s. j, Severson assumes the sheriff's
position under $40, 900 bond given bv
% G Munson, O. Fl Helgeson, Carl ].
Hovde and Oluf Peterson. His under
'herif is William Garrett of Viroqua.
The only deputy thus far announced is
G H. Collins of Victory.
District Attorney Bennett and Super
county for third terms. The former is
neld in bonds of 81 900, with B F. Fer
guson and II. p. Proctor as surety The
latter furnished bond with O. G, Mum
son and B. F. Ferguson for 81 900.
The new county clerk Jas. J. Mar-
shall. furnished an official bond of &c.
600, Van S Bennett and A. q. Curry
vouching for his honesty and correct
ness in official duty.
The bond Of the county treasurer is
$50, 600 Mr. Lier furdishing as his se-
curity Q M Butt, o. G Munson, II p.
Proctor and Henry Lindemann. His
legal deputy Sill be Register T. Q. Mork.
d. F, Mains, who continues in the
| clerk of courts office, gives bond of
| IS, l00 Michael Brody, Fl l. Gardner
and E. b Homstad qualifying to the
anne Mr. Mork will act as Office dep
| uty.
Superintendent of Poor, l. a. Glenn,
furnishes guarantee Of $40 600 for faith
ful performance Of duty His bonds
men are Fl P Proctor and D. o. Ma
honey.
Five hundred dollars is the amonnt of
bond 1sqniTcd by the coroner, and Mr..
Dunlap furnishes as his surety John
Dawson and D Helgeson.
Surveyor Older gives as his bondsmen
fnr 81 coo, Col. c NJ. Butt and . G..
Munson
In morals and habits we pit the Yer
| non county officials against any in the
land OF the eight or nine principal
| officials only one of them uses tobacco
in any form. Where can You deplicate
that record?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
- Sleighing is tip-top.


CHRIS Berg visited at Melvina.
City schools opened Monday.
Fire sale on blankets at Tate g Big
store.
Read Tate's advertisement and spec
ial circular.
10 per cent discount on table linens
at Tate's Big store
-J.H. Swain and wife are visiting in
Oklahoma aud Kansas.
Attorney Graves was at Rochester
on professional business.
ALBERT Solverson and Peter Fortney
spent Sunday in La Crosse.
"A. o Nustad has moved to his new
residence near the depot.
-Severa persons of this city are at
tending United States court at Madison.
j. M. Hill of Retreat, visited his
daughter, Mrs J. Fl. Bean, in this city
Attorneys Bennett and Smith had
legal bustn4ss 1t aittIb ~ "a Ss tUr day
Bert Bellows and wife passed Sun
day wi relatives in Crawford county
New Years opened most auepicious-
ly. 1t was unusually mild and pleas
ant.
The afternoon freight train arrives
half hour earlier than in the past, now
at one o'clock.
N. c. Peterson and Miss Bena
Peterson went to Csshton to visit Dr.
Peterson aud family.
j. J. Will sey and family shook
hands and spent New Years with old
friends at Cashton and Leon.
Special sale prices on fur coats and
odd snits this week
w. T. LINDEMANN 81 Co.
-Viroqua ministers are to reorganize
their society in this city. They meet In
the public library rooms Monday next
at 1:30.
General Rogers and J Henry Tate
entertained companies of gentlemen
friends to New Years opening at their
residences.
Three cars sonnd No. 2 corn from
Missouri at 48 cts per bu. at Ecknarts
elevator. Parties wanting any please
leave orders.
IF. M Towner has very large col-
| lection of hand painted china, water
colored pictures and photography-the
| work of Mrs. Irene James OF La Farge,
which he is offe rng at very low prices.
"A Masonic school of instruction Will
be conducted by Lecturer Head at Ma.
sonic hall in this city next Monday nd
Tuesday afternoons ana evenings All
Masons are invited and urged to be pres
ent
Frank NJ Minshall and wife moved
from the jailor's quarters in the county
Jail. direct to their new residence on
Mr.. Minshalps farm in the northern
portion of the city It is one OF the
most slightly, up-to-date modern bones
in town II is residence the owners
can occupy with pleasure and satisfae.
ton T. has the latest eonveniences and
il a model of arrangement
The following eficers vsre Installed
at Regina Rebeksh lodge on Monday
evening January 5, by Mrs. E A
Wiganowsky.
Noble Gfaud-Mrs. Chris Peterson.
Vice Grand-Mrs. W. G. Williams
Recording Secretary diss Mary Morse.
/ Financial (secretary-Mrs. J. Suttle-
Treasurer Mrs. Thomas Weayn.
Wsrdeu-Mrs :. y. Jackson,
Conductor-Niss Mamie Peavy.
Oufstde Guard-Mrs. William PeayY.
In.iGe Guard-Mrs Fred Davis
n G.-Mrs. Albert Carmichael.
i LSN G-Mrs. Ed. Wigsnowsky.
Il 8 V.G.-MrS- /, 5. Hamilton.
Lsv -Mrs D Mains.
Chaplas--&rs. O. ]. .Cberringtop,
Mrs b o Mshoney was reelected
+rustee and Mrs A F. May was recon
rasnded for district deputy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
IVES a Perfect Deiuge.

All of the local tobacco warehouses
opened in moderate way last week,
and now are running at full blast and
more workmen have offered their Ser
vices than were accepted. SO FAR ahis
week there has been perfect dell1gn of
tobacco at the home houses and tec car
loads have been shipped to Sparta and
other points. There has never been
more activity than now. Farmers and
dealers appear 10 be satisfied with their
purchases and deliveries. Many are the
stories of big crops, of which the CEN
SOR will make note in its next issue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
Mrs. Glenn Goo isell Of Racine has

Mrs. Glenn Goo isell Of Racine has
been the guest Of Mrs Carl Ssverson.
Miss Belle Smith Is arranging to
leave about the goth. She will 90 to
the city for time at least
Call and consult DR.. Jones. the
specialist in eye detection. Now is
your chance to have advice taat is scien-
tific.
IT. W. Latta has accepted posi-
ton in Grant Strawn's lumber yard at
Spokane, for which place he will soon
depart.
Mrs R. L Tate and Miss Elizabeth
Henry are preparing to do dressmaking
In Nichols house, south OF school
grounds.
Geo W. Waggoner of Viola. was
in the city on Tuesday. enroute home
from business trip to Gates county,
where he has large land holdings.
See circulars for recommendation
of Dr.. Jones', the eye specialist. Re
member the professor will be in this
city till January 18th. aud may be con-
suited at Hotel Fortney.
-Mrs W F. Lindemann and daugh-
ter. Mrs. W. NJ Trowbridge, depart
for Los Ange, es. California, next Sstur-
day, 20 spend the balance Of the winter
DR.. Trowbli idge has a brother in that
city. o.
On. who went 10 California few weeks
since 10 benefit the condition Of little
daughter, find no relief tor her and are
expected home very soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS.
Too Cold for Much Pleasure. Children Made Happ ,
by Entertainments and Treats.


Christmas cheer in Viroqua was of
the right quality, although the day was
sbnging cold mercury standing most of
the day ten below zero. At the differ
emit churches Christmas eve were gath
ared hundreds of children who joined in
programs OF thanksgiving and good
,heer and beheld '.Old Santa" as he Is
recognized these ater days There was
liberal distributions of presen and no
child left the places without receiving
some gift from the bounteous trees.
But the real treat OF Christmas day
was given by President Henry Linde-
Il ann at the Bank of Viroqua Every
child in the city was invited to call
there and partake of his generous hos
pitality. Such sight rs was presented
from 10 o'clock till noon was indeed in
-piring-116 girls and 150 boys, with
heaming countenances, called on Mr..
Liudemsnn, recording their names in
his autograph books, each receiving a
tin pail conta ming half-pound of
mixed candies Besides there were ESQ
misses, young men and adults who
ca led To these Mr.. Lindemann pre-
ssnted 30 boxes of bon bons, sacks of
candy, nuts, apples, bananas and cigars.
The bank was neatly decorated from.
the front doors to the rear reception cad
private offices He was assisted in re-
ce wing his guests and distribution of
tif by his brother Will Capt. Sill
bau Ih, w. ID. Dyson s A Farr, while
Otto Brow provided choice music in
the reception rooms This is not a new
custom wi h Mr. Lindemann. It is a
generous an 4 handsome thing for him
to do and / 8 greatly appreciated by the
children of the city and his elder friends.
On this occasion some children accept
ID his kind hospitality whose mothers
were his gu sts on former occasions of
rhis character, and Henry is not 80 sw-
fully awful old either.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
Readstown Mill Burned.

During the early hours of Tuesday
morning the Readstown Touring mills,
owned by J. M Craige, were totally de-
stroyed by fire, together with all con-
tents. Cause of fire is unknown. The
CENSOR is advised that the proper ty
was insured for 81, 600, and was valued
at &6 ono
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
They Man Business.

By official publication given elsewhere
in the CENSOR it IS apptrent that the
promoters of the La Crosse electric rail
way to Viroqua, are not dreaming. 1t
il big undertaking, and of doubtful
financial expedience, hence it is pro-
posed to solicit assistance. The town
of Hamburg is asked to take $4,000
stock in the company, and thus contri
butte to the success of the enterprise
The construction of well equipped
road through that town wsuld be of the
greatest importance from every point
OF view, and the return of s15. 900 would
be speedy in the one item OF increase in
property values Coon township is also
asked 60 take stock in this enterprise TO
the amount of S15, 900
In closing letter to the CENSOR Sec
retary Reeve of the proposed railroad
says: I'VE feel confident that yesr from
now Won can ride from Viroqua to La
Crosse via the La Crosse & Southeastern
Railroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07

Lewis at Columbus, are well advanced
In years and invalids; while cx-Gov-
ernors Hoard, Peck, Upham and SEQ
field are in the flush Of manhood and
activity. Withal it is gocdly COM
D =. The average OF intelligence and
public and private virtue in orr gov
ernors has been uniformly well sus-
tanned and occasionally broken into
brilliant glow. Governor La Toilette
himself was disposed to a quiet in
auguration this year, but the minor
state officers naturally felt that they
wanted their fling land especially did
their women folks; so the reception
and ball was up to the usual gay and
handsome standard. When Governor
Upham declined to undertake re-elec-
tion and second term, the governor
ship and the minor state offices parted
company, no longer expiring at the
same time
Making Up the Committees.
The session of the legislature begins
Tuesday. Jan. 13, at noo;, and after
organization a recess of considerable
speaker to make up his committees
very important function. In these
matters members usually freely ex-
press their preference, aasing their re-
quests on some experience that may
have fitted them for a peculiar work,
as the insurance committee, the rail-
road committee, nd the like. Indeed,
the practice has sprung up of the va
rious interests affected making sugges-
tions as to who are fit men to con-
slider their affairs. 1t is delicate work
and calls for much nerve and a wide
acquaintance on the pITt of the pre-
siding officer.
AS to who viii be speaker OF the
assembly there is uncertainty Mr.. /.
L. Lenroot, the West Superior lawyer,
proved himself a clever and diligent
member in the last session. He is a
good talker and advocate, and the La
Toilette forces would be happy to see
him at the helm In view Of the hard
fighting that is before the session. The
other candidates, Mr.. George II. Ray
of La Crosse Speaker In 1899 and in
1901) and Ira r. Bradford, speaker In
the session Of 1881, may be regarded
as more acceptable TO the Spooner
forces. There will be d furry over
the disposing of this honor and the
outcome win outline pretty fairly the
distribution Of the governors strength
Oh which he may depend.
Thirty Of the 100 In Last Session.
A review of the one hundred names
of assemblymen show seventy new
ones. Some men of much activity and
influence in the last session are miss
, ing, among them Judge Orton, Dodge
Of Monroe A. r. Han, Oyerbeck, Stur-
tevant and Rossman. The list Of as
semblymen Of two years ago who re-
t,r~ is as follows: Ainsv - tb, An
lyaw Barker, Benson, Cady, Dahl,
! La Evans, Jr., e. w Evans, Gil
II Hartung. Hodgins, Franklin
10. n, Henry Johnson James John
ston, Kern, Lane, Lenroot, Herman
Miller, Moldenha Ier, Price. Rankl,
Ray, Root, slade, Smalley, q. Z.
| Smith. ThiessenhauseB, Valentine,
! Whitson. WilIott. Thus but thirty men
on the floor are continued from the
| last session, and seventy new men
, with an occasional exception like Ira
/ bradford, who served I'm previous
years. come TO their duties with no
( knowledge Of legislative procedure. II
| is an unfortunate system-this Of ro'
o-n,v detrimental 20 'nS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
RoR SALE.

One new Sharpless tubular cream sep
arator. Also one new Fountain City
seeder. Both sold cheap
G. o. HELoEsoN, Purdy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07
ORLANDO BURNE,
po You "a Fan .KilaKssl

If 80. use Jewett's whole wheat pan
cake -four. Just as good in warm
weather as cold, and agrees with the
most delicate stomach. All grocers
keen IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07

,..,,.,-no. only detrimental . % c,boIs, ops
,.e. interests Of ,he ...,. s,,.- s,.i .n.erests
~ agttins the districts ,.,,,,,e ,.,.' as am
+. presented at disaaSaD.ss- aa = ordlnars
, =. :. .nerlcnced Kan. cHea =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-07

There We're But Two Material Changes, County
Clerk and Sheriff-0thers We're Re-eIected-Ftl-
Ing Of Appointment II Deputies "A Model
and Moral Lot Of Officials,