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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
OPENS UP FIELDS OF ENTERPRISE.
chsssburg and Coon Valley Are Now Railroad
TOwns-Heayy Blasting.

Great energy haS en- shown and pro-
gress made the pass week IN railroad
building on the new line from La Crosse
to this city. There has been a concen-
trating of crews at points unfinished
ur IL low almost the entire grading has
been completed from Stoddsrd to Viro-
qua except through Westby, where
adjustment of claims and condemnation
proceedings are still pending.
Tracklsying has been pushed with
vigor, and today the Village of Coon VAL
ley is connected with the outside world
by railroad, steel laying having reached
that point. But ore point OF real stub
born work now remains to be cleared,
and that is The proach from Spring
Cooley TO the hi erds In the town of
Coon 1t was the st wednesday,
that big job of blasting in solid rock
was accomplished. On the point OF a
bluff for about hundred feet long and
twenty deep, the road must run Eigh-
teen holes, twenty feet aeep, had been
drilled, in each of which was deposited
100 pounds of dynimite and giant pow
der, These heavy charges were touched
off by electricity, piling the rock up in
promiscuous shape. and making 1t pos
sible to get the grade ready in season for
track-layers. Ii is expected thar point
on the road will be reached by the con-
struction train by the close OF the pres
ent week. We are told that contracts
have been closed for construction OF i've
depots on the line. 1t is ai,o stated tnat
work on the north end of the road, from
Stoddard to La Crosse, will be COM
menced as soon as construction crews
completed their work now on hand, and
it will be the purpose of the company to
finish the road to La Crosse by Christ
mas if possible.
There appears to be assurance for the
prediction that if the present weather
might continue till December 18th tie
railroad will certainly reach Viroqua.
And that will be cause for an extra
thanksgiving day for Viroqua and all
citizens on the line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
ODD Fellows Answer Roll Call.

Viroqua Odd Fellow Lodge has Gus
tom of calling together its membership
to respond to annual roll call Saturday
night last was the time fixed for the
thild call, and it proved a most felici-
tous fraternal gathering participated in
by fully hundred members and
many families connected with Odd Fell
lowship. AS the roll was called alpha
betically. each brother responded with
a sentiment or word of greeting. Gen.
Rogers and Capt McMichael were relni-
niscenV in their remarks, reciting early
facts in connection with the membership
of the lodge Their remarks revealed the
fact that the local lodge was established
in 1860, and that Rev. G.. W. Nuzum is
the only member left of the original
charter number. In 1880 the lodge took
possession Of its present magnificent
quarters, having then struggling band
but now one of the most prosperous
lodges in the state, with Chapter, Can
ton and Rebeccah auxiliaries. Many let
ters from absent members in distant
states were read, that of Brother ?. J.
Layne of San Diego. California, bring
ing forth most applause. Following roll
cali fine banquet awaited the large
party in Masonic hall. Then till mid
night dancing and visiting Formed the
program, making it one Of the many
pleasant fraternal gatherings for which
Viroqua lodge ia noted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
speaks for couptr circulatlpg Library.

Miss Stearns Of Madison, are presepta.
tive of the Wisconsin Free Library Com
mission, appeared before the board of
supervisors last Saturday morning, urg-
ing an appropriation os five hundred
dollars to establish branch of the state
association in this county, citing the law
which authorizes such action and recit-
ing the manifold benefits to be derived,
to both young and old, by a county
travelling library. The county cannot
appropriate more than $500 for this pur-
pose at establishment, nor exceeding 5000
for iuy subsequent year A governing
board Of five shall be elected to supervise
matters in the county, no compensation
permitted except that $50 of any years
appropriation may be paid to the SUPER
yising Librarian for actual service. Su-
pervisor Tate of this city, offered reso-
luton appropriating $500 for the estab-
lishment of county system Of travelling
libraries, and it was on the value md
benefit to be derived from the system
that MICS Stearns addressed the board.
The resolution was referred TO the COM
mittee on ways and means and will be
reported on and disposed Of before the
close of the session. Tuesday the board
declined to make the appropriation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Death of an Old Veteran.

BIZ oversight the CENSOR, in its last
issue, failed to record the de5 tn of one
Of Vernon count7s old and respected
citizsns and veteran soldiers, Mr.. Jerry
Conaway. who died at his home in the
town of Clinton, on Friday, the nth,
after a period of months feebleness.
The funeral took place at the Methodist
church in this city on Sunday, the 18th,
under the auspices Of the Bloomingdale,
Cashton and Viroqua Odd Fellows, a
large number Of brethren of the three
lodges attending and paylE. farewell
tribute TO he who was ever a faith
full member Of the order and an upright
citizen. The preaching service was con-
Quoted by Rev G E Buffers, assisted
bv the longtime friend Of the deceased,
Rev. g. W. Nuzum The remains We're
laid TO rest in the city cemetery. where
kindred gone before are 80 deposited
Jeremiah Conaway W 20 Years of
age. born in the state Ohio, coming
to Viroqua in 1857, later locating on &
farm near Blo0mingdaie, where he re-
sided till death In the great rebellion
he was member of Company f, 431
Wisconsin volunteers. He had filed
many stations of trust in town and
county affairs during his long residence
in Vernon county. 4 widow, one son
and two daughters of his immediate
family are left to mourn his demise, but
the friends Int bid him farewell are
numberless
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
TWO YEARS AT WAUPUE.
The Young Man Charged with Murder at Tewsr-
Vile Given Sentence,

The Crawford County Press tells the
penalty meted out to the slayer of An
drew Overgard, crime perpetrated near
Towerville year since;
James Dunn, Jr., who was found
guilty of man-slaughter in the thir de-
gree at the May term of circuit court
for Crawford county and sentence de-
ferred until this term of court under
bond of $500, was sentenced to the state
penitentiary at Waupun by Judge Glenn
entson. When Dunn was called before
the judges stand and asked whether or
not he had anything to say as to why
sentence should not be pronounced upon
him hesitated uneasily few moments
and turned to his attorneys who had to
speak for him Nc cthing to say for him
self Judge Clemep tson read the sentence
which was two years at Waupun at
hard labor, one day TO be spent in soli-
tary confinement The sentence also
included stay Of execution until the
next May term of court here pending
the decision of the supreme court. The
defendant being held under $500 bonds
and providing that he shall remain in
Crawford county during that time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
ssii nr writtsn % ths censcr-

S c. Lawson, Red Mound: Fifty.
four years ago this section experienced
till Christmas time, weather similar in
character to that we have so far had
during the present November. Plow az
and farm work were not disturbel by
foul conditions till the new year was
about to be inaugurated, then we got it
good and plenty.
Oscar Newton, Newton: Machinery
and implement business has been fine
with me the present season. | believe
l am second only to one interior dealer
n sales and general business in Wiscon-
4"
Hon. Van S. Bennett; My hunting
rip to Newfoundland, from which my
self and wife recently returned, Vas
very satisfactory to me- OF caribou and
small game my fondest expectations
| were filed, although not satisfied that
failed to slay a moose. The fishing up
in that region is superb.
Nordal Neprud 'CCee vi to Coon
Valley and we will greet &c in the
railroad center Of Northern Vernon in a
few days. Now. look for our little ham
let to boom in population and business
enlargement.
Gus Morterud: Our Bloomingdale
creamery has paid its patrons over twen-
ty thousand dollars the present season,
nice dividends and splendid prices ever
since opening in the spring. 1t has been
splendid investment for stockholders
and farmers who have sent their pro-
duct to our factory. Oar butter maker
and manager is the right man in the
proper place
Mrs. Frank Reise, Victory: Too
much high water on the Mississippi ali
season for stock pasturage and hay
gathering on the islands.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
q # IN Tnhncco Ma. IS.

The wsf.a dry weather hiss been con
ducive to . ,yf5c5 curing OF tobacco in
sheds. and consequently the effect Of
limiting 81 kinds OF deals IL tohscco
traffic The dry condition IF weed makes
It next to impost ole tCr buyers 20 eX-
anime the crop a. J make purchases. An
early period of o1.Hp weather will re-
vive tobacco trade
The Elgerton Reporlez has gathered
statistics OF acreage grow II in the state
the present season, and 2scertalns That
there ia a decreased acreaTa OF 5 los over
last season. or q yrowth o! = G31 in acre
age this year OF this falling 0ff Yer
non county cor tributes 2 4i2, the crop
being 7.4t9 Las. year and 50O5 the pres
ent season. The unsatisfactory prices
of A wear ago probably has as much C
do with the cutting down OF th5 acreage
~ anv one thin2. The decrease proves
tn be fullyas !crge as previously esti-
mated. fully 2j per cent. and Is siguib-
can't. Allowing the figures y be ap'
proximately accurate, the yield OF the
i904 crop cannot much exceed 10O, O00cs
which is the smallest crop the state hss
producs3 in some years
In R3ck and Dane, tas leading t.
bacco counties Of the state, not attl'
I Of the decline in acreage Is attributed Z
the suyar beet industry which Is rev
th IRE and attracting 1aucb attention
many farmers wholly abandoning 20
/ bacco growing for that.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

The Bear Creek miners have a last
struck vein Of rock which is reported
to be gold quartz The rock is almost
black in color and the miners have great
hopes that it is the vein they have been
looking for this long time Mr.. Bezucha
left Saturday for Hillsboro where he will
take the train for Chicago, taking slong
with him samples Of the ore to have them
assayed. The mine has shut down until
Mr., Bezucha's return which will he in
about a week or ten days and, i he
brings back a favorable report, work
win be resumed at once, if not, work
will probably be discontinued for the
winter La Farpe Enterprise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Confessed TO kiurdsr.

A La Crosse news dispatch of last
Thursday says that George Tucheck,
we'll known young man, entered the po,,
lice station in the night and said he had
killed a strange man in self defense on
the Burlington tracks going across the
marsh between La Crosse and North la
Crosse Tucheck was locked up and the
police went ont on the marsh and found
Che body, which was that Of young
man who has not yet been identihed,
but is evidently a stranger In La Crosse,
According to Tucheck's story he and
the etranger had started across the marsh
together for the North side. When part
way ac-oss the stranger attacked MIN
and in self-detense he threw the stranger
down and held his head under water
nnfiI he was dead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Two Farm Institutes.

Vernon county il to be favored with
two farmers institutes under supervi: ion
of the agricultural department of the
state university. Ontario and Reads-
town are the favored communities, the
former dates to be January 24-25. con-
Quoted by +. FL, Scribner and assista ats.
The Rsadstown dates will be Janu ary
10 20, With Delbert Utter as conductor.
These meetings can not fail TO be of per-
manent value to the communities where
held, and the CENSOR speaks for them q
large attendance Much will depend on
the manner in which the local citizens
give aid and interest to the institutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Rafe opportcnIty 70 Purchase chrIstmas CiHs

Ladies Aid society of the Congrega-
tional church win hold their annual holi
day sale in the church parlors Friday
afternoon December q In addition to
useful and ornamental articles offered
there will be a large assortment of choice
home made candies and the ever popu-
lar Dutch Market" filed with good
things to eat. Everybody invited to
come, see, aud buy Christmas presents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
BOY KILLED AT WRsrsY

The accommodation train going north
this morning, killed a boy at Westby.
The lad was thirteen years old, named
Joslin Holbe. son Of Mrs Onsrud. Meagre
facts as we learn them are that the un-
fortunate youth was riding on the cow
catcher az the engine was making the
upper stock yard siding. In attempt
ing to alight from his position his foot
caught and the body was dragged along
the track, completely tearing off one
side of his face and lead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
sslions Injuries

Attorney C. w. Graves received let
ter from Minnesota telling of the serious
injury Of his son Earl, which happened
the latter part Il the week. While work
ing at quite a height on a telephone pole
Earl fell to the pavement below, result
ing in conclusion of the brain. While
his condition is serious surgeons write
hopefully for his recovery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Hinter MllllnerY Il Bargslps.

wish TO close out my entire stock q
winter millinery and will sell anything
in that line at greatly reduced prices.
This includes hats trimmed and IN
trimmed, ostrich and fancy feathers,
ribbons. silks aud velvets.
MYRTLE WISE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Desirable Hos for sale.

Thoroughbred Berkshire boar for sale.
reasonable. Also extra good boar pigs
of August farrow. at 30 90 each, if taken
soon Inquire at farm in town of Viro-
qua, or address ". W. Powell Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
MIGHT HAVE BEEN A BIG ONE.
Evening Fire inl Livery Barn Creates ccmmoiOn
bat Little Resulting ge.

At nine o'clock Frid vening the
alarm of fire brought nearly he
whole populace of Virot :. When { is
covered flames were il z from the
northeast window, sect 3 story Of he
stone livery barn used U 2 E. Nelson,
and owned by Nels So { on. Attans
tion was first directed berating he
twenty or more horses 3 he barn and
removing the rolling g K and other
equipment, all of whi = as PROMPTLY
accomplished. The f g 8 were Kept
within tie solid stone g Is of the hay
NOW and effort of the % ompany W tn
two streams of water, was made to
drown the flames in the hay, but it was
two hours before this was accomplished.
Favorable weather conditions averted a
big confiagration. Damage to the build
ing is not extensive, covered fully BY in
euraGce
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
Nhnse nne2

Came to my place November Is. one
black and white Shepherd dog. Owner
can have same by paying for this ad.
vertisement. EARL r.. SMITH.
Viroqua, R. F. D. No. 8.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

H nry Weber returned, yesterday,
from Phillips, whsre be went 70 visit
bis son OEvil, who is manager Of the
local te'ephors exchange Henry bad
the satisfaction Of killing 9 nice deer
during one days hunting. be brought
the carcass home With hin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
STATISTICS

Farm and garden products, live stock,
etc, for the year 1903.l904
Note-The oaitte Of these products Is not
included IN the reueRlteS Of The asylum, cited
elseBnbero IN thiS report
(Value estimated by Mr.. Daniel Wise
and Mr. Joseph Buchanan
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
BIG COUNTY INSTITUTION
ANOTHER YEAR or PROSPERITY AND
HEALTHFUL GOVERNMENT.

The Censor Makes Liberal Extracts from the An
nuai Report Of Trustees and Superintendent
Permanent Improvements Numerous and Need
fnI-slg Showing for Asylum Farm Production.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23
COUNTY FATHERS STILL AT WORK.

The board of supervisors is still in ses-
sion, and from present indications will
not complete its labors before Saturday.
Hearings on road and bridge contests
from LaFarge and Harmony have con-
sumed not little of the boards time.
On Thursday the board made its an
nual official visitation to the county
asylum, remaining to partake of square
mesl, hear the reading of the annual
reports of trustees, superintendent and
physician. Every feature of the great
Institutions doings was taken up and
discussed. Since the last session a num-
Der of needed and noticeable improve
ments have been made there, the addi
tion of S0-acres Of good farm lands, fen
cling and cropping the same, the laying
of cement basement floors, etc. OF most
convenience and value to the place is
the recent installing Of 15.horse power
electric motor, which propells the nu-
merous machines for cutting roots, fod
der, feed d-gringjng, corn. shelliug etc.
The supervisors found every feature of
the asylum system and its management
in its usual perfection.
Friday the county almshouse and sur
roundings were inspected by the board
and a number of business men, and as
usual pronounced 0. K. Overseer and
Mrs. WEIGH and their assistants served
a good hearty dinner.
At the close of the regular order Of
business, Monday, election of officers
was held. L. II. Glenn was reelected
superintendent of the poor, receiving 20
votes to II for Frank Minshall. Col.
Butt was re. elected asylum trustee over
E s. Goodell, the former receiving 30
votes to Goodell's 2.
Election of q supervisor of assessment
took place yesterday, resulting in the
selection of Henry Linke of Hulsboro,
gentleman we'll educated to perform
that important function OF county gov
ernment. The other candidates were
o. r Gauper, John jacobson, AL Nc.
Lees, o. H. Natwick.
Early in the session Hon Van S. Ben
nett was elected vice.chairman of the
board
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-11-23

early III tH6 SESSION Hon. van -. DEL"
nett was elected vice.chairman of the
board
Dance at Opera house Thanksgiving
evening
Geo. W. Wilson was caller from
Webster to-day,
Mr.. P. E. Nelson was in tie city
from Jashton on Tuesday.
Swain Olson is late returned Wis
itor from the big ST. Louis fair.
Mrs. J. J. Hammond desires to take
a few boarders. Inquire at her home.
Fred Rhodes spent few DAYS with
his mother and sister in this citv
Rev. John A. Stemen las been con-
fined - his home for few days Dy ill
ness.
Special discount on all chiidrens
cloaks and jackets at H. D. Williams
& Co.
MIR. and Mrs j. F. Parker weut to
Cashton to spend Thanksgiving with
the Rich family.
DR.. Cooms, the eye specialist, is in
the city, at Hotel Fortney. See his ad-
vertiseruent on page Sth.
John Endicott and son Freeman
have purchased the livery business and
stock of w. E Nelson in this city.
Supervisor John G. johnson reports
much sickness in and about Stoddard,
with four recent resulting deaths.
Howard Bennett came from north
ern Wisconsin to pass Thanksgiving
He is conductor on the Omaha railroad
system.
--Miss Edith Ogden returned, this
morning, from Minneapolis, where she
spent several weeks taking musical in
struction.
The Hackett orchestra will furnish
their excellent music for a dance at the
Opera house next Tuesday evening,
November 80.
-George Davis and wife returned
from North Dakota to pass the winter
George takes his old station in Nuzum' g
lumber yard.
This is the opportunity you have
been waiting for A ladies tailor made
suit before December 1st, for s. SO or
S. 50 or 81 80 at H. d Williams & Co.
Because Of the serious illness Of his
aged father, Chairman Brody of the
county board, has gone to Cashton 10
remain with him OF nights. The old
gentleman is now somewhat improved.
The city council, Tuesday night
adopted a resolution demanding of the
county board that the city be exempt
from appropriations levied for building
of bridges aud macadamizing roads ia
towns.
The Irma opera company drew 2
full house in this city last Wednesday
night So seldom is it that an opera of
merit visits towns of Viroquas popul8-
tion that the Irma" was greatly appre.
cisted. The company ia composed Of
thirty people.
-Thos. DsLacy, tressurer-elect oil
/ Crawford county, is arranging to move
! to Prairie du CHEN On Wednesday
next, at his farm three miles south OF
Retreat. Mr. DeLgcv viii sell personal
/ property Of cattle, standard horses, iuil
/ blood Poland China hogs, machinery
etc at auction.
November 235, today. is as balmy
and bright as May roads das and hard
! farmers plowing. husking corn csttl'
have full feed IN pasture; and ia fac
this is the month Oe tie year that hs
brought most opportunity for work snt
pleasure This date last year eYevy
thing was frozen up solid and winte
was as severe as at any time; snow OF
the ground that remained till April
The contrast l. marked These cOndi
tions knock off a good alice Of winte
and cause little desire TO spend the usus
cold and blustry season in California 0
the south.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-26
Ellis AND ABYSSINIA
Is BE SEEKING POWER IN THE
COUNTRY OF MENELIKp
Case Of the Cuban Negro Who Accom-
panied Kent Loomis on His Ill
Fated Voyage = Proposed a
Big Trading Company.


William H. Ellis, the Cupan negro now
on MS way TO Adis-ApaDa, capltal Oh
Abyssinia, with the commercial treat
entrusted to the care OF the late hen'
LOOMS, has had a remarkable career.
II has been reported OF the dusky mes
senger that ne mas an ambition 10 pe-
come an African potentate, ana tnat ne
nau dreamed 81 vast power TO De welded
u the lark continent Those VINO Know
MIN aehpt not That ne mas had such
dreams nor 40 they mucn ms ADJ
Ivy 70 realize them II ne mas seriously
set out 70 accomplish ina purpose.
Ellis rs one o. the oddest chaIacters
Win Whacn nestate department az WISH
lneton mas ever mad dealings. OlWeaith
ne seems 70 have an amount
For experience ne mas nerdeo cattie Oh
me plains O SoutnAmerica' a poomeu
and made fortunes out OF real es-
tate, has Inquired prominently IN south
american anu west inuian uauins
toihpanles' has eAplorsu lheelioi seSOions
q Ai1lea. anu CANS ninisei tle i.ienu
u Meheiih 2 Ute WINCH .he Apsssinian
hins uoes notseem 70 opJec. ". u iSew