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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Mamnriai Sntuirn

Those vino braved the severe woather
last Sunday evening and attended the
Union Memorial Service at the Congre-
gational Church went home feeling more
than amply repaid. The program con-
sisted of the rendition of Miss Wizards
favorite songs, prayer and addresses by
the ministers of the three churches
Rev Goodnight, of the Church Of
Christ. gave an inspiring prayer, giving
thanks to 3od for the noble lives that
have been aed are given to the temperance
cause, besseching for renewed strength
to carry on the consecrated work In
his character sketch of Miss Willard,
Rev. Steme followed closely her be iu-
tiful life. emphasizing froln the depths
Of his Christian heart the rare precepts
that were her lifelong guide Rev.
Butt ere gave splendid idea OF her life
as 'etormer and the rich legacy she
bequeathed to posterity, closing with
convincining thoughts on temperance,
a collection that exceeded ths expec-
tation of the management was given to-
ward raising the debt on the Eau Claire
Home" for unfortunatc women and
babes. All went home feeling that the
the meeting had been complete sue
cess, in spite Of the ''nipping and eager
air of q cold winters eve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Rritten Or rold 70 The csnsor.

John A Newlun Ontario: Our town
has experienced good business the pre-
sent winter. The long run of shedding
has afforded farmers and others oppor-
tuuity to clean up winter hauling closer
than for several years past, and that
means business for all
William Dolan, Dell Il have been
busy getting setting Of logs for saving,
expecting to put the lumber and tim
bers into large tobacco house the com
ing season. / do not believe there has
ever been winter in Vernon cou ty
when 80 many farmers have piled set
tings Of logs Lumber is 80 expensive
that every man who has a tree he can
convert into building material is doing
So
]. G. Acheson, Montrose, South Dako-
Ia: Winter has been quite cold out
here with considerable snow and good
sleighing most Of the time. Small pox
is plenty We would be lonely, indeed
here without the CENSOR, and here
with make remittance for coming year "
Alex Skolaas, Esofea 'My brother
an ra sed 2O000 pounds Of tobacco
from fifteen acres last season. We de-
livsred it at Westby yesterday and re-
ceived s. cents straight for It,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
WILL HAvE NEW FAIR HOUSE.
Meeting Of the Agricultural Society Members 50 De
cides-To Cost About Two Thousand Dollaes

About forty members of the county
agricultural society attended the special
meeting held in this city on Saturday
afternoon to consider the project of
building new art hall on the fair
grounds the coming season. President
Minshall, who recently made inspection
of the West Salem buildings presented
a rough sketch of the same. The needs
of new building were admitted by all
who discussed the proposition and the
question of expediency in creating an
added debt of s., coo to the society's pre-
sent obligation ot $1,000, was the only
difference of opinion. On vote it was
decided, 25 to Is, that officers of the So
ciety be authorized to borrow s., 600 to
liquidate present Indebtedness and build
a suitable fine art hall A building
committee consisting of the president,
secretary and three persons to be ap-
pointed by the president was voted for,
committee to serve without compensa-
ton. Additional members of the build
ing committee were appointed as fol-
lows:C w. Graves, A. f May and G.
J. Smith.
Next season it is assured that officers
will be enabled to present greatly i'm
proved surroundings for the county fair.
We have no doubt that the public will
so well appreciate the action of the So
ciety that much be tter fair will be the
result
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Tohacco Scraps Of the Dav.

The annual meeting of the Wisconsin
Tobacco Growers and Dealers Associa-
tion, which is TO take place at Madison
on Wednesday, February 25th, should
be an event OF interest to all who are in
any way connected with the important
industry in our state. The growers are
L so well along with the marketing
or the crop that they can well afford to
take day off and attend this meeting
The association has offered some liberal
prizes for the best types Of leaf pro-
duced in the state. The officers are ar
ranging for a program of discussion
from experienced men that will be in
structive and helpful TO every tobacco
grower AS the association embraces
the dealers, it is expected many of the
representative men in the trade will be
present to assist in the proceedings
The past week was very busy one
in tobacco circles Great quantities
were delivered, Notwithstanding the
restrictions OF buyers not to receive ex-
cept as convelnent for them TO handle
the weed, Fourteen cars wers taken
out on Monday; eleven loads of the
am, INT being tho Espe1eth packing Of
last year, two OF bundle & obs, all con-
sign to Edgerton.
Mayor Roe of Stanley, paid visit of
inspection to Westby last Saturday, to
gain facts and iRform alton looking t1
construction of tobacco warehouses and
sheds and the introduction of tobacco
culture and handling in Chippewa
county. Mr.. Roe thinks they posse IS
favorable climate and soil and chea p
building material, ali essential to to-
bacco conditions.
Two representatives Of the United
Cigar company Were in the city one day
last week gaining pointers to the most
favorable location for the extensive
plant which hey contemplate putting
in the present season. There are nu-
merous considerations to be applied to
this matter-quality and number of
workman that may be secured; facili-
ties for housing and feeding employees;
railroad and ground facilities and not
the least important is the manner of as
sessi1g tobacco. These are factors that
r.iil have great weight in selecting a
location Viroqua can and will guar
antee satisfaction in all essentials
This city will be given hearing before
definite steps are taken. Let every man
and citizen prepare to give his Influence
to this important matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Health and happiness ought to go
together. Have you ever reflected that
IL you are free from bodily ills you are
a lucky person? Nature has smiled on
you and the world Is at your feet
/ know a mother who has her chill
dren rehearse their blessings every
morning at the breakfast table. Nell
is thankful for her doll and Tom CRATE
full that It has showed The mother
usually says; 81 am thankful that
am well and that have good appe-
tite and canenjoy things inthis world" /"
A maiden aunt felt called upon to
Febuke the selfish attitude Of the fam
ly. Always thinking and talking
about yourseIves-think of others, "
said she
"My point Is" said the mother, "to
make the children apprecite their par
ticular blessings. and after a while by
continually locking on the sunny side
they viii forget the clouds and be as
happy as they are healthy. Healthy
happiness reflects on others - and
Iightens the gloom Of those not blessed
with it.''-ChicagO Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
sLAsHINGs FRoMNEIGHBORNG PRESS.
From the Readstovn Herald |

lEEuLH bAiG ANeiUSbONH itTaiu-4
Herman Erickson has disposed of his
farm and is prepared to take up his res
idepce in this village.
] O. Anderson had the misfortune
to break his hig toe Sunday night, and
all on account of his Ii tie daughter
carcely year old In his dreams he
heard his Int "a daughter crying in agon-
izing tones for water. In his anguish
to appease the thirst of his child, he
bounded forth in the dead hours of
night colliding with the always out of
place chair on such occasions. Ole says
the cries Of the baby was only dream,
but broken toe is a reality.
Pulaski Bond of Minnesota, is visit
ing old friends in tho valley. He is a
veteran Of the civil war, and for many
year, iesident of KickapoO town. Mr..
Bond moved away about thirty years
ago, leaving many comrades and friends
but returned to fiEd their places filed
by strangers His remaining comrades
are. l. D. and Ransom Kellogg, N. w.
Brigham and J. w. Sutherland of this
place and l. S. Kellogg, OF Kickapoo
Center Though 1T il a pleasure to
meet the few again, it is sorrowful to
think of the many who have passed
away
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
,From the Viola Intelligencer. /

Messrs A. w. Guess, L. Barber, j.
A. Lovelass, H. f. Jewett, Jas. IRE
seder and J. II Frazier attended the
ROYAL Arch Chapter tf Viroqua on
Wednesday evening.
Our village had small pox scare a
few DAYS ago when young lady took
sick and began to break ont, but later
Developments dispelled the alarm for it
proved TO be only the measles. 1t caused
some to make a rush for the doctors
Office 10 get vaccin2ted.
Curfew will ring hereafter at eight
o'clock every vening. The ring will he
eight strokes the fire bell to distin-
0nish il from the fire alarm and also
from the cali of a village board meet
ING which is indicated by three strokes
IF the hell
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
[From the LaFarge EnterprIse. ]


Mrs Mary Hamilton of this place has
heen granted a widows pension of $l5
p.r month
s B. Krauss has sold his farm up at
Mo ming Star to Bates d Dalton Land
Co and has moved to West Lima where
he will engage in business.
Mrs. Paul Jones was taken to La
Crosse to have an operation performed.
We hear that she underwent the opera
ton successfully and speedy recovery
is looked for.
The fellow who robbed the safe at
the La Fargo lumber yards was captur-
ed at Wilton, but through the careless
less of the city marshal there was al
lowed to escape before the marshal of
this place could get there.
An old topper bought liquor and it de-
yeloped into delerium tremens here last
week and when about Strengthened up
someone sold him more, making him
worse This ia an unlawful offence but
no doubt will go UNPUBLISHED.
Henry Deprez has sold his farm of
so acres four miles northwest of Yuba
in the town Of Union to Milt Wells
Mr. DePrez will retire from farming
and is thinking of moving TO La Fargo
or some other village.
The largest pine in this part of the
country was felled on Mrs. Ann Nc
Farlands farm. Where the top had
broken off it measured IA inches in di-
ameter and four feet the largest end
where sawed off the stump, and meas
ured over 100 feet in length.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
rr om the pesoto ArRus.l

Ike Sox representing the Milwaukee
Produce company, purchased from Fred
Eckhardts buyers at this point, last
week, over $75. 600 worth of wool, which
was shipped to % firm at Milwaukee.
LIB. Waller has disposed of his Bat
tie Hollow farm for 81 900 and intends
10 depart abou5 tde first Of next month
for Texas county, Mo, with view to
looking up location. 1t is understood
that A. Tullock of Victory, is the pur-
chaser Of Mr.. Walters farm, and that
Richard Collins will reside upon and
operate the place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
lFrom the IiIllsnoro sentry j

l. L. Tongue and wife and Marshal
Shelton went to the town OF Green
wood and brought back Katy Dalton,
who ia said to be insane. She was ad-
Judged insane early last summer and
taken to the hospital at Mendoza, bat
returned to her home in Greenwood
some time ago Mr.. Tongue and wife
took her to Mendoza Wednesday after
noon,
A fire at the home of f. l. Pinch
Tuesday evening started from an over
heated stove on the second floor. 1t
crept to the attic where it had gained
considerable headway, but tae quick
response of the fire department and
citizens got it under control before any
great damage was done. The damage
TO the house and furniture by fire and
water will be several hundred dollars
and Is fully covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Miss Maude Vaughn spent Satur-
day and Sunday at her home in Bangor
Wanted, girl to do general house
work. Good wages paid. Inquire of
Mrs. WIN, WEBB.
A little daughter at the home of Mr..
Claude Baker adds grandpa" to the
name of Charm E. NJ Baker of Har-
mony.
Lawyer Ben Bates Hoadley of Hills
boro was found dead in stable at that
place. 1t is supposed tAat he took
poison with suicidal intent
History, not prophecy-all W. B L.
graduates secure positions. Spring term
March 2ud Beautiful catalogue free.
Address W. B. u, La Crosse.
Geo. Grossman, of the Pickwick
Clothing Company of New York City,
is spending 4w days in Sparta and
Viroqua in the interest of the frrl.
Sheriff Severson was surprised last
Thursday evening by lar le party of
friends and relatives who assisted him
in celebrating his birthday. They prs-
sented him with two handsome chairs
Some of the rooms in the school
buildings have never been quite s2tisfac-
tolily heated during the frequent cold
snaps and, after vainly searching for
other causes, the school board has order
ed extra radiators put in those rooms.
The plant as whole has been very sat
isfactory aud the saving in fuel marked
The city council held their regular
meeting last evening. Electric light
bills to the amount of $267 81 were allow
ei. A representative Of the Electric
Light Co was called before the meeting
and demand was presented to him for
better water aud light service, which is
promised. The council instructed the
mayor and clerk to purchase two hundred
feet of two and one half inch tire hose.
The W. G. T. L. met at the home
Of Mrs. jackson Silbaugh on Tuesday
afternoon Feb. 10. About thirty were
present 70 share in the business transac-
tions and refreshments following The
addition Of three new members and the
I liberal representation of minis ers'
/ homes is abundant proof Of the growing
( popularity and support rallying around
( the Temperance cause. The staunch
/ hearts OF the ". G. T. Z. backed by
/ such able honorary members can not fai
I TO advance temprance reform Aftefl
listening 70 official reports aud attending
{ 10 important matters Of business the
meeting adjourned for lunch. Receipts
Of the meeting: lunch, 81 40; dues, 81 -:
{ Motor, sL20. Next regular meeting 70
+ be held Tuesday, March 10. at the home
q Mrs. John Nuzum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
BILLS ARE ALL IN.
No More New Business in Legis-
Iature Except by Unani-
nous Consent.
PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN SENATE
Bill as From That Body Will BE Mod
ified-Railroad Managers resist
Ad Valorem Taxation Plan.

Madison, Feb. 1.-THE legislature
is in the midst of things at last. on
Friday last the Introduction of bills
ceased; that is, hereafter no member
may introduce a bill except by unan-
imous consent While it was a subject
Of remark for the first four weeks that
not the usual number of bills were in
troduced, vet at the end of the period
they came in by the score--on one day
an hundred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Congregational Eotss

Mid week service, subject The Biale
School and the Church's responsibility
for it
Mex Sunday mor1ing the pastor will
speak On The Spiritual Nature In
the evening there will be a Washing
ton p,atf3Up meeting
Professor Pears0a viii speak o. "Vir-
ginia as Washington knew Il
Prof Smith viii SPEAK on The In
ner Facts Of Washington's Home Life '
Miss Maud Vaughn viii give a recita
ton
The chorus choir will have some ex
ira music, anthem and several duets
and also familiar national hymns
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Chief Clerk Wisconsin Assembly,
members introduce them by request of
some constituent, or even Of a stranger
bills that reflect hobbies, or some bit
Of punishment or reward; and now
and then a deep, subtle bill seeking to
accomplish something important under
the guise of "a purely local bill" as
the introducef is apt to say when
called ON for an explanation.
The legislators are above the aver
az in intelligence, it is generally
agreed. The senate is body that has
not been equalled for knowledge of
public affairs and statesmanlke grasp
of topics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
FOR SALE

I will sell fye acres Of land, nice little
I ouse, barn and other improvements, II
c ity of Vircqua. Fine tobacco land
] 1lace known as Tobler properly. Eu-
-guire Of =. D. SSiIIh'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Records Stolen.

Two or three volumes of records were
recently stolen from the register of deeds
yauIt at Prpirie du CHEN. A reward is
offered for the apprehension of the per-
pstrator Of the theft. Two Pinkerton
detectives are on the grounds endeavor-
ing to ferret out the matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

The primary election bill, which
went through the assembly with hands
down, is being digested in the senate.
It's friends wish 10 hurry it, but SEN
ator Morse's committee reasons that
so important matter should be con-
sidered carefully. AS many readers
know, this bill provides a blanket pri-
mary election scheme to cover all
nominations in all kinds Of elections,
from United States senators, congress-
men, governors, minor state officers
down to and including city and county
officers. If the senate should pass it,
Governor LaFollette would sign it.
for it Is the full programme he has
urged--and The new system would go
into effect to the fullest degree. How
ever, it is unlikely the senate viii pass
it in this form. The disposition is to
pass a bill in good faith--this advance
as result Of campaigning two years
ago may be conceded Ii is the desire
to recognize the l1atform pledge But
the senate shrinks from inducing the
new system so completely without
knowledge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

For sale or rent, a farm Of one hum
dred and twelve acres, three miles
northwest Of lie Soto Inquire ct
WM. WEBB.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

Death Has aHarvest Of Early Fathers and Mothers
Veteran Pioneers and Soldiers Numbered Amoug
Those Called on High-0ne More Than Reaches
the Century Period.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
Ingenious Device Suggested.

So the following ingenious device
has been s1ggested-~One that will
meet the platform pledge, 1t is claimed
yet one that will throw some light of
experience on the plan before going
the full length. II is to adopt the full
bill as it comes from the assembly
TO make no change IN It; but to limit it's
application on the start TO city and
county elections, the extension Of the
system TO higher elections to be yoted
upon by the people at the fall elections
in 1904. This would give the people
two trial trips" with the direct vote
to see how t worked"--at the spring
elections Of 1903 and at the fall cleo
tiOns Of 1901-f0r while the refpren-
dun would be held at that fall cleo
ton. the nominations for county Off
GERS then to be voted for would be
by primary election. This plan. OF
course, forb.ds the nomination by pri-
mary election Of those state senator's
and asscmbIymeu who VIII elect a sue
cessor to United States Senator
Quarles in 1903. and IL shuts out a
chlicc Of this successor by primary
election (as provided in the bin rs now
wordedl. The substitute IS not rel
Ished by the administration, some Of
whom say that the assembly would not
concur in the modification nor would
the governor sign it. Nevertheless.
some Of the best friends of primary
elections, as Colonel John Hicks Of
Oshkosh iudorse #, and it may DE the
senate's disposition of the bill. 1t is
claimed by thoEe- urging this partial
plan. that il meets the demands Of he
platform and that, if the people want
It Gas the friends Of the fuli pro-
gramme claim, and as the elections
and platforms seem 10 make sure), they
An auction will be held by Christ.
A. Running at his far. 4 two miles north
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
All Kinds of Bills.

As fast as introduced they are sent
to their respective committees. Many
of the bills are of no Importance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

An auction will be held by Christ.
a. Running at his far. two miles north
Of Esofea on Monday, March O. He will
dispose Of his stock, farm machinery,
and other personal property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18
FARMER SCHOOL AT DILLY.
Institute 10 be Held There Next Opportunity
for Big Gathering

In the hamlet of Dilly. Tuesday
and Wednesday of next we h, February
24.25 n farmers iRstitrlse will ba held
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

At her home in this city Sunday
Mrs. Boggs leaves bo...nd a husband.
four daughters and two sons to mourn
her demise. The remains were taken
to Sparta this morning for int5rment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-18

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27

his fortune rests upon the stCch OF
the Standard Oil company, and it is
a matter only too we'll known that
in acquiring his fortune he has re-
sorted to every evil practice known
to the trusts. He has forced rivals
to sell to him b. cutting off their
market or cOurce Of supply, or both +;
he has bankrupted men who refused
to sanction his business methods. He
has violated the laws o. state and
nation, and secured nc. only rebates,
but a par Of the freight paid by
others. If but a lew OF the facts set
forth in 'Whal.h Versus Common
wealth. b. :Eenry D. Lloyd, are cor
rect, 10 c..0-iaal now incarcerated
in the penitcI iary for larceny has
shown more Indifference to human
rights and property rights than this
same Rockefeller. Does it lessen his
sins that he has given literally to
churches and colleges? Nay. it ex-
aggerates them. for it attempts to
make others share with him the
odium that his conduct merits. He
is held up as a Christian, but the
test of Christianity is not in profes-
sion, but in performance. and a Chris
tan has been too we'll defined to en-
able a man like Rockefeller to be
mistaken for one. IF a man say
| love God and hateth His brothers,
he is liar" This may seem a for
chile way of putting it, but who has
authority to change the test? AMI
what victim OF statute law has ever
shown his hatred of his brother more
than Rockefeller has in the manage
ment of the Standard Oil company?
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as
myself cannot be proved by a dis
trlbution of part of ones income
if it is disregaTded in the collection
Of the income
It is high time that we should have
a moral awakening which will con-
denim both the giver and the gift
where the money is accumulated BY
methods which are repugnant to the
conscience. This form of punish
ment should not take the place of
the law; it should rather supplement
the law, but it is a form of punish
ment which might prove effective if
the public opinion awakened was
strongly and forcibly expressed. After
all, the possession of money would
lose much of its charm if ill-gotten
gains, instead of bringing fattery
Id praise, brought contempt and
UNIVERSAL criticism. 1t is time wor-
~ enterprises were learning to
ourn tie blood money offered by
ust magnates to relieve their con-
licences CT to purchase immunity
ryan'S COmmOner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
INDUSTRY FOR ADAMS.

Adams parties have taken hold Of
the VIM. NJ. Baker mill property anC
are laying their plans for the install
ing of the necessary machinery fol
he making of corn meal and break.
fast mushes, says the Pendleton
Tribune. F. w. Kimberk, one of the
interested parties, when in the city
Yesterday, declared the proposition
to be beyond the Matching stage and
in his enthusiasm said there's no
use in talking, we can make this stun
just as well here as they can in Port
land and We mean to try.
At the present time the mill is
turning out about five tons a day of
Die farmers steam rolled barley.
Mr.. Kimberk states that ne recent
ly introduced barley cleaner of his