Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-28
A RIPPING TEARING SUNDAY STORM
Han StnneS Half-Pound In Weight-Cati Killed
and Property Burned BY Lightning


emptying of clouds accompanied by ter
rifle lightning, South and east of this
city for several miles hail of immen 70
size fell, breaking window lights, ruin
ing shingle roofs, pounding gardM.
produce into the ground. At Ross, S.v-
alanche, Pleasant Ridge, La Fargo nd
elsewhere hail stones fell that weighed
fully half-pound. Lightning struck
several places in the city, but witn lit
tie damaging results except the killing
of valuable cow in the pasture of J.
W. Cade. d, p. Ames of Ross, also
lost a COW from the same cause. BereDt
FroilanG, three miles northwest of the
city, had ten tons of hay set on fire and
destroyed.
From most every neighborhood in
the county come reports of minor dam
age by electricity or hail
Furnished rooms to rent Inquire
of Mrs. E. A. Stark.
Work commenced Monday morn
ing, on the public library.
Found, and left at CENSOR office, a
lads coat and ladies hand bag.
Some money to loan on real es late
&c II rity, Inquire of Butt 81 Butg,
Homer A. Lomberd and wife of La
Fargo were in the city IN Tuesday.
Shoes, shoes, shoes, MI feathers and
styles at cost and below al the Boston.
John McCauley, brother &C Mrs C
M. liutt transacted business IN our city.
William and Clarence Webb and
Sherwood Cofiand left for st. Louis,
Saturday night.
Lost, in Viroqua > gentleman's 3
Drown driving glove. Please leave at
Censor Office,
Carpets and rugs below cost of pro,
duction at the closing out sale of The
Tate Mercantile Co.
Just look at the finest display of the
famous Sharood shoes in north window
THE BLUE FRONT STORE
Earl Everson and wife of Calmar,
Iowa, arrived this morning for visit
with parents and friends.
John w McLe,ss shipped bunch
of eighty three. year-old steers TO market,
average weight about l. 300
Lost, between Liberty Pole and vi
roqua, bur from a wagon wheel Fin
der please leave at Solbergs shop
H. D. Williams & Co. are now
showing a complete line of the new fall
and winter dress goods. Samples mail
ed on request,
Henderson corsets are guaranteed
and if not satisfactory may be returned
within ten days, For sale only by H
d Williams & Co.
Viola fair officers are leaving moth
ing undone to make their fair a big sue
cess next week They are assured of
the usual string Of fast horses.
Men take fifty cents and 90 to Fl.
D Williams & Co. for your fall hat
Our entire line of hats must be closed
ont this week, all at one price.
We have your size in an overcoat
fur coat or suit of clothes on which we
can save you from $4 to S.. Look our
stock over before buying. THE BOSTON.
Brookville Aid society will meet
with Mrs Albert Getter Thursday of
next week for dinner Please remem
ber the change for dinner instead or
supper. al are invited
Mothers, see the Viking make Of
boys and childred's suits They are the
best value to be had anywhere They
fit and have style none others have.
TIE BLUE FRONT STORE
lIr Lyndahl B Westby, one of
Spartas enterprising young merchants,
and native of Westby village. was
married on the Goth to Miss Evelyn
Wanvig Of Milwaukee
Remember the Adler overcoats have
no equal The best dressers everywhere
wear them. They are so well known
that they need no word of praise from
us THE BLUE FRONT STORE
In La Crosse circuit court last week.
William Y. Sheets of DeSoto. was grant
ed divorce from his wise, Anna Sheets
Also Mrs Anna Mason was given q legal
separation from Carson Mason both of
this city.
On Saturday of this week. October
first, Vernon county prohibitionists will
hold their convention for the nomina-
tion of a county ticket The official call
is published ia this paper 1t will be a
mass convention.
Mrs DR.. Moe, who has been taking
care of her mother at Hotel Fortney. has
returned to her home at Heron Lake.
MINI Mrs Favor is doing well and
will be removed to her home in Jeffer-
son some time this week.
Peter Nelson of Chippewa county,
passed through the city Yesterday, en-
route to visit his parents at Soldiers
Grove He says they have good crcos
in Chippewa, especially those who have
commenced to grow tobacco.
AT the late contest for the !omina-
inn # CfiT in hn Ts- 1f-Ir
Hon John Stevenson resides in Mime
sofa, that gentleman came within AZ
votes, by primary election of receiving
the nomination for probate iudge.
For scientific and practical piano
tuning, organ tuning and repairing.
leave your order at the music and under.
taking store Of Fl. c. Skow, where Gus
tav c. Bee tcher has permanent head
quarters. Work guaranteed or no pay.
Mr.. Boettcher has had long experience
in piano making and tuning
The La Fargo Enterprise says that
a bGlt of lightning struck a hay stack
belonging TO Mac McVey near Rockton,
during a late storm. The stack was
burned to the ground and six other
stacks near it were only prevented from
burning by the rain and prompt arrival
Of Mr. McVey and some Of his neigh
bors on the scene.
Rev A. r. Klein starts today on
his western trip with view Of locat.
ing in the healthful mountainous eoun-
try. He expects TO locate at Denver and
attend the university. The many friends
made here in two years pastorate OF
SpringvilIe Methodist circuit regret to
arm that bronchial adection prevents
ministerial work Mr. Klein has prom.