Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-06
ENDS in TRAGIC CALAMITY.
Celebration at Daeh Ridge Has Shooting Affair
That VIII Probably Prove Fatal.

That VIII Probably Prove Fatal.
In the early hours of Monday even
ing, on the Dach Ridge celebration
grounds, an alteration occurred, and
the outcome will doubtless be the death
of James Honsker and probably long
term incarceration of his antagonist,
George M. Purcell. Eye witnesses diff
fer in their version of the affair, but
there is no question about the serious
ness of the matter. Btiefly stated,
Dude" Henderson and George Purcell
were engaged in fierce fight, Mr.. Hon
aker assisted in separating them, Pur-
cell drew his revolver and sent two bul.
let's into the body Of Honaker. Mr.. Hon
aker and his family started for home,
but he became unable TO ride further
than the residence of Chris Ellefson,
where he was attended. by Drs. W. M.
Trowbridge and Louder, who spent the
whole night with the wounded man,
making necessary delicate operations.
They found that one bullet had per-
forated the intestines in four different
places. They think there is a possibil-
ity of Mr.. Honakers recovery, but the
chances are very decidedly against him
A warrant was issued for Purcell and
he was apprehended at the farm of
George Hornby, where he was employed
He was brought TO this city, arraigned
in Squire Pollard's court, and post
ponement of preliminary hearing taken
to next Tuesday, to await developments
in Mr. Honaker's condition. The chan Sc
against Purcell is assault with intent to
kill.
At the Lour of going TO press the at
tending surgeons report Nj, Honaker as
resting easy.
-Chas. H. Collins droye mp from Vic
tory. today
Lloyd Hall and wife are visiting rel
atives in Bloomingdale.
Philip Bouffleur left, yesterday, for
the worlds fair at st. Louis
Miss Susie Henry of La Fargo, is a
guest of her friend, Miss Rose Drew
Mr.. Frank Cornwall and Miss Lizzie
johnson were married on June 30 in this
city.
Miss Lucy Stevenson of La Crosse,
is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Henrickson.
Miss Smith of Richland Center, is a
guest at the home of her uncle, Seth 7 q.
Smith, in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. James Proctor and son
Ralpb. of Montana, are in the city visi-
ting his sister, Mrs. II, Bellows.
The union services will be in the
CONGREGATIONAL church next Sunday
evening. Rev. e Harris Of Tomah. will
preach
C. w. Graves and son Allen spent
several days fishing in northern Wiscon'
sin and succeeded in getting quite few
museallonge.
Mrs. Oluf Hanson and two daugh.
ters of Waukon, Iowa. have been spend
| ing the week with her sister, Mrs. j. Nj.
Bennett in this city.
! Miss Lucy Guist departed Wednes
/ dav morning for Minneapolis TO spend 9
/ few days and from there she goes TO st
/ T,ouis for a couple OF weeks
! Frank A Chase of Spokane, Wash
iugton. is spending two or three day
/ with Viroqua relatives and friends HI
is on his return from the St Louis fair
Little business was taken mp a.
rnesdav's session Of the city council ex
aay,t allowance Of accounts Of electric
iigbt company az $3J25n, paving brici
sf92 3G street work $50. miscellaneoul
/ s12 s. Treasurer reported 81, 1873 OF
hand
AT the regular meeting Of Regin'
lodge No. 2s. / O o. f.. rlday even
inc JuIy 1. the following officers wer
). installed b. lodge deputy. Martha vii
Hams
Noble Grand-Hattie Suite.
Vice Grand--Elia Dickson-
SerretaeY--Ciists SLACK.
warden-MaEgie Jackson
Ccuductor-Maggle Curry.
inside Guard-Nary +. Morse.
Ontaids Guard-kem Peterson.
4 : * G.-sarah Minshail.
81 G-Luey Parker
u V G.--Deila Mains.
l. < s. T. Sarah feavY.
Chsulaip-Isabel Stevenson
Refreshments were served and a. socls
time on loved by all present Mr.. keev