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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
A Large shIt.nsnt Of Lambsr.

Two special trains loaded with lunl-
her were taken out of the Valley Sun
day and Monday. Each train was com
posed of large number of cars which
were decorated with signs and banners
of the American Hardwood Lumber Co,
Of Madison, and Mondays train was ac-
companied by the La Fargo band, which
discoursed sweet music az they passed
through the several villages The forty
seven cars, which were made into a
solid train at Wauzeka, contained 762,
009 feet of lumber Mr. August Krii-
gel, the hustling general manager for
the American company, to whom great
credit is due for the advertising of the
Eiekapoo product, informed a Herald
representative that ne will soon take
out several more train loads from La
Fargo Viola and Readstown-Reads
town Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
Very Sudden Death

Mr.. Samuel Abbey, one of the most
respected men of his neighborhood,
while sitting in his chair following the
midday meal, last Wednesday, expired
without even a struggle. He had been
subiect TO heart trouble for some years
Mr. Abbey was in his seighty-secondy year,
born in Ohio coming to Brookville sec
tion in 1861, where he had, with the
good wife that survives him. reared q
large family. most of the living mem
bers Of the same, with grandchildren,
and large concourse of people, attend
ed the last rites at Brookville Sunday
afternoon, where services were con-
Quoted by Rev G. L. Buffers, and where
the remains of the good old father were
laid TO rest i- the little cemetery where
SC many Of the pioneer fathers and
mothers have been laid away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
CUT DOWN I'M YIGOR or Youra.

Facts connected with the untimely
and sudden death of Robert L. Wilkins,
bare mention OF which was made in
these columns last week, are to the ef.
feet that the young man was found in
his room in an unconscious condition at
the home of friend of the FIRMLY, Mr.
J. c. Bump, where he had been stepping
during his vacation In Milwaukee, on
'he morning Of his demise, August lG
2 was Immediately removed to Trinity
hot : tai, where he died before noon,
never regaining consciousness. A post
mortem revealed the cause of death to
be fatty degeneration of the heart and
acute uremia, with resulting uremic
commissions and coma, or unconacious-
ness precet ing death.
Services over the remains were held
at the residence Of Mr.. Bump. Thursday
evening, the,Rt Rev. Isaac Lea Nichol-
son, Episcopal Bishop of Milwaukee
officiating The remains arrived in th's
city on Friday morning Rev MIR
Haughton conducted a short service
from the Episcopal liturgy st the Viro-
qua cemetery Immediately on arrival
BY request of the relatives the funeral
was strictly private.
/, Robert Lee Wilkins was twenty-one
years old, only son Of Superintendent
eud Mrs Frederick Wilkins. He was
a Young man of exceptional promise
strGre in mind, character and educa.
tional attainments az he appeared physi-
cally giant From our high school TO
the college, he would have found dis
tinction IN graduation from Ann Arbor
law university next June.
The blow to fond parents and devoted
sister is crushing. Indeed, no death Of
a Young person has created more pro-
found sorrow in the community. For
the afflicted there Is little consolation.
In the heart Of every friend there is,
however, that sympathy that cannot be
interpreted in words or lines
Three Iaen desire work Inquire al
Lind's restaurant.
Uncle John White and A. f. ShiIl
ng were callers from Liberty today
Mrs. NJ D. Brown Of Springyill. th,
CgNsOR's faithful Rose Geranium,
was a caller today, accompanied by bel
little daughter
Mr. and Mrs. =. f. Leavell and littlt
daughter Of Upton, Indiana, spent som,
DAYS visiting with Mr.. and Mrs + w
Shepherd The ladies are sisters
"A young man took up headquarter
at Lind's restaurant today, and has en-
gagged permanent board and logding
4 He measures mp better that ten pounds
Mrs. sehooley Of Sioux City, Iowa
/ left for her home last Thursday, afte
/ some weeks passed with her sister Mrs
/ Frank Pr1mnsr in this city. Mrs. Prim
mer accompanied the lady to Sparta
} returning Friday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
TIE OLD TINE PARTY MRN.
There are Many Fremonters Stories Of the Excit-
ing Campaign Of 1886

The CENSOR finds that there are quite
few of the fathers of the republican
party, the men who voted for General
John G. Frement, the first republican
candidate for president in 1856, forty
eight years ago. Mr.. John Dawson is
the only one now living in the city who
voted in the village territory. But there
are others, a number OF them in the
county. So far as they have come to
our notice they ara Soren Paulsen, John
@. Spellun., Enoch Enochson, Ananias
Smith. Jesse Garrett, William Cox,
William Clawater, Robert Hornby. Mr.
Getter. Col. Butt, H. A. Hicok, u. III.
Pulyer d. w. Horton, s. J. Arnold, r.
S. McMicnael, T. G. Pringle J. w.
Southworth, p. II McGay~ L. r.
Gains John White.
Interesting anecdotes are related by
some of the fathers who were moving
local spirits in that campaign Forty
from this village attended the pole rails
ing at Liberty Pole on September 10th,
which is described as the most enthusi-
astic and earnest political meeting ever
held in the county. n. B. Smith showed
us badge his father received at that
gathering. II was printed in the CT.,-
soR Office on pink and white ribbon,
and is yet pretty badge On its face
appears in eagle and the following
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
ATrin Arnund ihe World

At Viola. next Friday night, ladies of
the Methodist society will give an en-,
novel and enjoyable, a
"trip around the world. No affair in
Viroqua for years has created more gem
uine interest and amusement than that
pulled off recently, and there is no rea-
son why our neighbors should not make
a success in the matter. The CENSOR
commends the trip to all it's friel- 8 and
readers in that section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
Band Es,cursIOn to the Dslls.

On Sunday, September 4th, the city
band will make trip to the Kilbourn
Dells, and invite all friends to join *hem
in the excursion, assuring a pleasant
trip and opportunity to see some u the
best scenery in the United States. The
special train will leave Viroqua at 6:15
in the morning, returning in early even
ing. Fare will be S225, including
steamboat trip through the Dells. Make
Your arrangements to 60
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
BE Settled the Disput

The editor of country newspaper
recently received fine chicken. Sup
posing it to be token of appreciation
from discriminating reader, he took it
home for dinner The following day he
received this letter Des Editor-Ye es-
terday / sent you a chi ken in order to
settle the dispute which has risen here.
Can you tell what the chicken died off,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
Home-Nsde Work Best.

we are prepared to make yarn rolls
and battOns at the Avalanche Wollen
Mile Stations at A. J Reat's, Viro-
qua Westby Farmers Alliance, Westby;
Chase Bros, La Fargo: A. F. Widmer,
Rockton: K. f. Rustad, Bloomingdale;
A. C. Curry, Valley Ira DANES, Dell
AVALANCHE WOOLEN MILLS,
g. DEGARMO, Prop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
NATIONAL BADGE.
For President, j. G. FRENo>;T.
For Vice President, W L. DAYTON

If am elected to that high Office for
which your partialitY has nominated me,
I win endeavor to administer the gov
ernment according to the true spirit Of
the constitution as it was interpreted by
the great men who framed and adopted
it, and in such way as 10 protect both
Liberty and the Union.
IOE Y @. FREMONT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
A snlenaIa Farm for Sale.

s0-acres Of fine farm land in the town
of Sterling. All cleared. Some of best
land in county. MRS. A. A. SwANGsPU,
Ferryville Wis, r. 7. ID. No. 2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24

The Milwaukee Free Press is daily
publishing short letters from Fremont
voters. Among those appearing in that
paper within the past week from this
county are the following
To the Editor Ihave been a resident
of Wisconsin since 1876, coming from
Norway. | settled in Vernon county in
1851, voted for Fremont, and am Just
as determined for Roosevelt and La
Toilette as was for the first republican
candidate of the party. The cheap talk
about 'populisn indulged in by the
creatures who have a special interest in
trying to deceive the voters and cover
up the real issues, viii affect no sensible
or honest man, nor prejudice them
against our noble governor. The farm
ers and laboring people know that be is
true and faithful TO them. We need
such God-feariLg, principle-respecti ling
leaders as Roosevelt and La Follette
men of ire! nerve and courage If
spared by my Master with continued
health and mind, it will be the crown
ing event in my S5th year to cast my
vote for them. Experience has taught
me that no great forward move or re-
form in the cause Of Justice and human
ity was ever accomplished without a
leader willing to sacrifice life, If need
be. La Toilette is that leader today. l
have watched him since young man
in congress. I have abiding confidence
in lis ability, honesty and integrity.
YCuA for home and humanity.
JOHN g. SPELLCM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
OUR CITY IN DOLLARS AND CENTS.
Values as FcH1d by the assessor and EaualIzed BY
the Board Of Ar5itrators.

Some days ago the city board OF equal
ization completed its work and the clerk
has compiled and filed the statement and
figures, which we herewith PRESENT Tor
of the public:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
viroqua, Wis.

To the Editor / was 20 years cid in
the first Harrison campaign, and Wig
orous singer for ''Tippecanoe and Tay-
lor too, in Broorae county, New York.
/ voted for Gen Fremont in 1856 in
Vernon county. La Toilette has been
my man and ia still. as well as Roose-
veit. HIRAM A. HICOK.
Viroqua, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24

To the Editor Although an old man
of IS, / believe in the young and pro-
gressive life; the men that do things
with vim and determination. Hence
| am for Teddy and inyincible Little
Bob. From Fremont down, ] have voted
the republican ticket mot Of the rump
Kind and viii be on hand election day
if have to be taken on a stretcher.
SAMUEL J. ARNOLD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
Viroqua, Wis.

Tc tao Editor: Please edd my name
to the list Of j. c. Fremont voters of
~ 9s 7 afn u 4 anxious that my
vote shall be recorded for Roosevelt and
La Toilette this fall, both candidates
who stand for principle and the people.
DANIEL T. WATERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24


latest ideas in fail and winter millinery
The Brown Music Company has
added to Its equipment a magnificent
wagon for conveyance of instruments.
Ii is Of the low pattern, TO prevent over
turning with topheayy instruments. .
Bert johnson. formerly in the EN-
ploy Of Cassoa & Thompson. and for
the past two years has been working in
MayviIle, North Dakota, was married
TO Miss Lillian LeLacheur OF st. Paul.
When you come TO La Crosse 70 at
tend business college do not fail to call
at the Kesfe Business College, and in
vestigate the superior work Of the great
est business training school Of the north
west. Sign no contracts. Fall term
September 9th Faition S35.
"a coed erowd.attended the Sparta
fair last FRIDAY, and were not dis
spuointed IN sight seeing and race at
fractions A pecuiiar incident, termin-
ating in no injury, occurred Thursday,
when 81 bov wa- carried by the heels
200 feet into the air by an ascending
balloon. He came to the earth uniniured
-Tuesdays session Of the city council
audited Sl02 for street work and ma
terials A brick crossing was ordered
from market square TO the Gates lum-
aer Office ard stone culvert from w.
Il. Pulyers residence corner north. A
resolution Offered bg Alderman Connor,
was laid over, providing for the setting
apart for eight years annually 81, 900 70
be used az q sinking fund TO meet ma
turing bonds in 1912
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24
Viroqua, Wis

To the Editor My frat preside ntia
vote was given to Gen. Fremont. While
a student Oberlin college helped to
sing the songs for Tippecanoe in those
exciting days. ! heartily endorse the
candidacy Of Roosevelt and La Toilette,
because they are both standing for the
right. ID W. HORTON.
VirCdus Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-08-24

To the Editor While in Michigan
voted for Fremont. have not contri-
buted to republican maiorities in late
years. yet | cannot vote for Parker for
president because he is the pure product
OF Wall street. I will cast my vote for
Teddy, and like most every other man
in this county. regardless Of party, put
in one for fighting Bob
DAVID II. pI ,yFR.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
AN iNOiAN JOKER.
Kicl<inEberE's Poser, Which DR.. Rose
Made No Attempt to Answer.


Made No Attempt to answer.
ut is IL notorious fact that there are
but few humorists amons the many
thousands Of Indians in this country.
and therefore regard it as IL distinc-
ton to have enjoyed the friendship Of
q red man who was a w;ig i'll every
sense Of the word" observed :. former
member Of congress from Ohio in con-
versation with friend.
THE wag to whom refer was
known as Kickingberg and was IL
kiowa. He was q tine. handsome and
tall specimen of Indian manhood. He
and myself became fast friends and
often dined together.
Il recall an incident in which Kick.
tngberg played part. 1t was an i'm
portant conference between DR. Rose
Of Philadelphia and a delegation Of
Kiowas and was held almost within
the shadow of Fort Sill In the course
Of his remarks DR.. Rose urged the
red man to follow in the steps of the
Industrious white man--to get piece
of land. till it, raise family and be-
come citizen Of whom the community
might be proud. At the conclusion Of
his remarks DR.. Rose announced that
he was willing to be Intercepted
"Kickingberg took the floor. He said.
why don't white men do as white man
says:' Raising his arm and pointing to
Fort Sill he continued. saying. Lots
white men there got no squaws, no
farm-they carry guns!'
"Dr. Rose was dumfounded. 1t
would have been certain death to have
truthfully explained to the Indians the
reason for the station of the troops ut
Fort Sill And so DR.. Rose made no
attempt to answer the question, which
had a dernoralizing effect upon the con-
ference.
"a day or two later / met Kicking
berg. I inquired why he made such a
speech and told him he had done
wrong. He nearly went into convul-
sions with laughter and regarded his
act as a great joke. Recovering him
self he said:
"T know doctor could not answer
question. know, same as doctor, gov
eminent keeps 1000 soldiers at fort
to shoot us down If we don't behave"
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
QUEER THINGS TO PAINT.
Peculiar Subjects For Pictures Sc.
lected by students.

Peculiar Subjects For Pictures Sc.
lected by Students.
A noted artist was addressing his
class.
young men," he said, when you be-
gin to paint don't choose peculiar and
uncanny subjects for your pictures.
Some of you, though, despite me, will
choose such subjects. That has been
the case with all my classes.
"a country lad painted under me Il
picture of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eating
grass. The picture was intended to be
horrible and sad. In gaunt land
scape the king. nearly naked. crouched
on his hands and knees. He was eat
ing greedily Of big bunch Of grass
that he held in his left hand. His as
pect was bestial and insane. The pic
ture wasn't badly done. but whoever
looked at it laughed.
another student of mine once paint
ed picture that he called The De-
liverance Of Jonah On a sea beach
Jonah knelt, his hands clasped and
his face turned skyward in grateful
prayer. The whale was disappearing.
Its vast bulk was sinking into the sea.
"a young Australian painted The
Pound OF Flesh In this composition
the Judge and the multitude Of specta-
tors looked on while Portia held a long
knife against the barred ribs Of Shy
lock. shylock was bowling with wide
open mouth and arms stretched out in
an appeal for mercy, and the blood
was beginning to flow from his side.
When this pictures disagreement with
shakespeare's text was pointed out to
the young Australian he said, smiling
indinerently, that an error Of that sort
did not interfere with the pictures
value as work Of art.
Among the queer subjects that my
pupils have chosen to paint there have
been lepers, snakes, tombstones, rats.
tailors. worms, skeletons and surgical
operations" -Pittsburg Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
Monday, Sept. S.

The total attendance at the st. Louis
fair last week was 759, 3O7
King Edward returned to London
Saturday from Marienbad, looking in
splendid health.
Mrs. Charles Thresher and her son
were drowned by the capsizing of a
boat at Amherstburg, Ont.
Senator Clark of Montana denies
the story that he was assaulted by a
lunatic in Missoula, Mont.
Sir Thomas Upton says he will try
to get George Watson to design new
challenger for the Americas cup.
The United States cruisers Olympia
and Cleveland have sailed from Glib
raltar for Cherbourg. Thence they
will go to Norway.
Bobby Walthour of Atlanta, Ca.
won the 100 kilometer motor paced
bicycle race from Simar Of France at
the Crystal palace, London.
At Charlottesville, Va. an unknown
burglar shot and killed Mrs. ]. Samuel
McCue, wife of an ex-mayor of that
city. and made good his escape. Mr.
McCue was knocked senseless
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
Saturday, Sept, 3.


Sedan day was observed at Berlin
by parade of the Potsdam and Berlin
garrisons, numbering 10000 troops.
Agents of the Panama republic en-
trusted with investing nearly 100000
900 in New York city for their govern
ment have nearly completed the task.
Mount Vesuvius is again in activity.
Flames, ashes and stones are rising
from it to considerable height and a
wide stream of lava is issuing from
the crater.
The steamer Carpathia arrived at
New York from Liverpool Friday bring
ing band of 200 gypsies bound for
Winnipeg. They will colonize some
land which they have purchased near
there.
Announcement is made at the ma
tional Democratic headquarters that
former Senator James X. Jones Of
Arkansas, who was chairman of the
national committee during the past
eight years, will be connected with the
committee in an advisory capacity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08

lawyer. put Il question to the jury rel
alive to the meaning Of their verdict.
Mr.. Justice Butler objected to its pro-
priety. The counsel reiterated his ques-
ton and demanded an answer. The
Judge again interposed his authority in
these emphatic words:
''Sit down, Mr. Erskine Naow your
know It,"
Mr.. Erskine, With equal warmth. re-
piled: Il know my duty as we'll us your
lordship knows your duty. stand
here as the advocate Of fellow citi-
zen, and will not sit down"
The judge was silent. and the advo-
cate persisted in his questions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08

The finest human hair is golden. and
red Is the coarsest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
Tuesday, Sept. s.

Samuel Olson was killed by train
on the 500 line near New Brighton.
Mimi, while intoxicated.
Despite adverse weather conditions
the forty-first annual Minnesota state
fair closed with profit Of $4,000.
National Republican Chairman Cor
telyou was In conference with Presi-
dent Roosevelt Monday at Sycamore
Hill.
Arthur Talsma, the ten-year-old son
Of John Talsma, miller, ran into q
live wire at Minneapolis Monday and
was killed.
James Archer. the portrait painter,
| 81 dead in London. He was born in
1922 and visited America profession
ally In 1884.
Adam Rodner Of Wayzata, Mimi,
was accidentally shot and killed Sum
day night while taking his shotgun
out Of boat.
Daniel Magone, collector Of the port
Of New York during President Cleve-
lands tirst administration and one Of
the leading attorneys and politicians
Tot New York. h dead ct Ogdensburs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
NEWS CONVERSATIONS
Wedne.dax, Aua. a1.


Near farewell. Va. Tuesday in .
religious light one man was killed and
three others badly wounded.
Right Rev. George Kidding. first
bishop OF sSouthwell. died Tuesday In
London. He was born In 1928.
At lndianola, Miss, DR.. G. D. Harris,
. widely known physician. killed him
self by severing the main artery in his
thigh.
Joseph Bumpass. a negro who at
tempted rape ON Miss Topsy Clay,
aged fifteen, white girl. was lynched
by mob at Hickman. Ky.
General NJ. S. Hascall is dead after
q long illness at his home in Oak Park,
Ill. He graduated from West Point in
the class with General Phil Sheridan
and took part in many battles during
the Civil war.
A party of sixteen representative
French engineers have arrived in New
York for the purpose of making gen.
erel tour Of inspection of engineer
work in the principal cities of the
United States and Canada.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
A Heated Argument.

A man who was charged with as
saulting his wife pleaded that he had
only had a heated argument with her.
It afterward transpired that the "heat-
ed argument" consisted Of his beating
his wife with redhot poker.-London
Tit-Bits
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
The Intelligent Mule.

valuable mule that" said the Bill
vile citizen to the prospective purchas
er. Saved my life once"
Indeed! How was that?"
Saw q flash of lightning making
straight for me an kicked it all to
pieces fore it could land" - Atlanta
Constitution
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
Friday, Sept. 2.

Friday, Sept. z.
Fire in the chair factory of P. Derby
& Co.. in Charlestown. Mass, caused
a loss of 100000.
Senator Hoar's condition is still I'M
changed. He sleeps we'll and although
his heart is no weaker he does not
gain strength.
King Edward has approved the ap.
pointment of Earl Grey as governor
general of Canada, in succession to
the Earl of Minto.
For wireless telegraphy work in the
navy during the coming year the bu-
reau of equipment will recommend an
appropriation of 100000.
After an idleness of six months
Morea colliery of the Dodson Coal
company at Mahanoy City, Pa. has
resumed full handed, employing 800
men and boys.
G. B. Spahr of Kingsbridge. N. Y.
editor of Current Literature of New
York. either fell or jumped overheard
from the steamer Prince Albert, mid
way between Ostend and Dover, Eng.
at about 5 in the evening of Aug. 80.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08
Thursday, Sept. I.

sNWsoS0yS SSpSs ss
Illinois Populists in convention at
Springfield nominated state ticket
headed by James Hogan of Chicago
for governor.
DR.. Thomas Herran, who represented
Colombia at Washington for several
years up to the time of the Panama
incident. died Wednesday at Liberty,
N. Y.
Former Senator David B. Hill was
the guest Wednesday of the Broome
county fair, which is being held at
Whitney Point. N. Y, and delivered
an address.
Secretary Urey Woodson of the
Democratic national committee has re-
ceived letter from William ]. Bryan
in which Mr.. Bryan says he will be
at the disposal of the Democratic CON-
mittee for campaign purposes during
the month of October
There is the greatest demand for
cotton pickers in the cotton region Of
Texas known in twenty years and in
many cities and towns draymen. deliv-
cry boys, cooks and even hotel helpers
have been induced by the high prices
paid for picking to 60 to the fields.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-09-08

The COW tree of Venezuela yields a
palatable grayish milk which hardens
into q toothsome gum.