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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
MILLIONS FOR BRAVE AND Hus rIISG
Venerable Westerner Sees Great Opportunities for
Active Young Men

EDITOR CENSOR: / say this in the
name of Horace Greeley Young MAN
GO WEST. When the national govern
ment passed the act to have the govern
ment huilt reservoirs to store large bod
les OF waters to be used in irrigating the
arid lands, we then realized that Gree.
ley's advice meant much more to young
men than it did in 1S47. In that year
the writer, then twenty seven years old,
located near Springville, Wisconsin,
with only S1.25 in money, one yoke of
oxen of $40 value, one blind horse and a
one horse wagon; it was fifty miles to
the nearest postoffice and store. at Prair-
ie du Chen. In 1875 sold 2S0 acres of
land for s6. 500, which is now certainly
worth SlS0 and l not worth $25, and
can truly say never spent s. in riotous
living.
There are many places that now are
not worth anything that as so n as WA
ter is brought to the land, will be worth
300 per acre for alfalfa alone, and in
many places as high as $500 per acre
The honey industry, where alfalfa is
grown, is as profitable as fruit growing
in California M. A. Gill, who once
lived near Viola, moved to Colorado in
92 and one year sold two carloads of
honey in one-pound sections from 700
stands of bees SO he wrote me-
Suppose two or three young men who
are not afraid of hard labor go az part
ners, taking their parents advice-to
neither drink any liquor nor gamble
attend to their own business and get all
possible information, in ten years
they could easily be worth from $685.
900 to $50, 000 as there will be many
towns in that tims having a population
from 5000 to 10,0 900 each, in the deserts
as they are now called. There are sew
eral grand chances now that are worth
looking after. One is in Nevada, where
the woiA vas begun last fall, but the
one l would go to If / were young
again, is in Arizona, in the Gila river
basin on salt river, near its junction
with Tonic creek. Here a reservoir has
been ordered built that will cost 81, 000-
600 and take two or more years for con-
struction. II Is an ideal place for re-
servoir; it will supply water for irriga-
tion of 300,009 acres of the very best
land in Arizona, that will produce any
kind of fruit that will grow in the Unit
ed States, and alfalfa, which will pro.
duce millions of dollars worth of honey.
The drainage area for this reservoir is
the best in Arizona, consisting of over
5000 square miles of mountainous coun-
try, in altitude from 1000 to,12. 600 feat.
and having perhaps plenty of trout.
Secretary Hitchcock ord cred this reser-
voir to be built on the 14th of last Oct
ober
Go now, if you have any foresight
locate and do not get homesick, and yug
will never regret it.
CHARLES WATERS.
White Salmon, Wash. Jan'y :, 1904.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Said or Written to The Censor.

Theron W Bean, cashier in Chicago
postoffice: piles Sc find enclosed three
dollars for the CENSOR. | can't bring
you any wood, and my wife is not max
ing butter, SO | can't help you out in
either of those respects. But the en-.
closed ought to keep you in toothpicks
until March 1905. "
Thos. D. Stone, Denver, Colorado:
Find enclosed order to pay arrears on
subscription to CENSOR, which is no
doubt acceptable to buy cord wood for
the kind of weather you are experiencing
in Wisconsin. We are having the mild
est winter of my experience in Colorado
% degrees above zero one morning is
the coldest registered so far; 80 to go
above is the average during the day
most of the time. To use a slang ex.
preston, | am .'stuck" ON this climate,
1t may remind one of Wisconsin because
it is so different. We have no snow,
but it is needed in the mountains for
bath use and irrigation, as cleanliness
is the nearest mos people come to god
illness in this country. Vote for Roose-
velt in 1904
Mrs. Susie Knower DeLap, Salem,
sOregon: We could not begin to do with
out the CENSOR in our home. 1t is like
a letter from old friends. We are hav-
ing very mild winter here Apples
are hanging on the trees and good to
eat. did my washing out on the porch
this week. Am very much pleased with
my new home Willie, my boy, says it
is lots better than the old country,
Wisconsin. Father, III lther and my
brother and family are well pleased with
the west"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
SOME ENCOURAGEMENT IN SIGHT.
Buying Of Tobacco Has Been Brisk for Several Days
at Pair Prices In Vernon County

There has come a ray of light for to-
bacco farmers the past ten days. The
American Cigar Company has had a
number Of buyers riding in many Of the
growing sections of the county making
eontrs cts for large per cent of til -
crops in the sections traversed. Other
outside men and home buyers have also
been riding and making purchases The
one thing now most anxiously waited
for is mild and damp weather t. place
tobacco in case. This would give life
to the enterprise and start the wheels
of business with farmers and business
men.
The first crop of tobacco TO be deliver.
ed in Viroqua this season was by Ole
Hammer, who resides east Of the city,
on Monday, Fred Eckhardt receiving
the same ct his warehouse. Itconsisted
of about 5000 pounds and was in fair
condition, little dry, ceing taken from
the poles during the day Uf soft weather
before Christmas
The third annual meeting of the
Wisconsin tobacco growers and dealers
convention is 20 te held at Madison
February 3. The convention comes on
the same date as that fixed for the meet
inps OF the agricultural horticultural
2 kindred societies that call out
ge attendance of farmers and for
Nhich the railroads grant reduced rates.
There are more than five thousand
farmers in the state who are also to.
bacco growers aud it is certainly to be
hoped that sufficient number of them
can maze it convenient to attend con-
ventIon that is principally gotten up to
pro note their interests, to make large
AMI successful gathering The topics
to he discussed bear directly upon con-
duct of their basiLe ess The growers
are equally interested with dealers in
securing creditabie display of Wiscon.
sin tobacco at the st. Louis exposition
and this is an important matter coming
up at that time. The state producing
the largest amount of cigar leaf ought
not be behind those of lesser importance
which have already preparations in
hand for extensive exhibits. The prizes
which the association offers for samples
of 'O3 crop ought to bring out a strong
rivalry among the growers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Light Sale Of Lands.

The sale Of state lands advertised Tor
Thursday last in this city was lightly
attended and few bidders were anxious
fer the kind of property the state pos
sssses in this county. While 2S tracts
were offered only, three were sold, and
they were taken at the states appraised
value. Chas. A. Van Vleet bid in 100
acres of island wood and pasture land at
1922 OFT A Wodyzinski bought IA
acres at Sal, These are situated west of
Stoddard
For information of the public the
CENSOR is authorized to say that any
of these Mississippi island lands can be
procured at private sale by making ap-
plication to the state land Office at Mad
isop, paying their present appraised val
ne.
At Thursdays sale State Treasurer
Kempf and B. j. Castle and Mat Lam
pert of the state land department, were
present to conduct the sale. They re.
port large and quick sales in other coun-
ties visited, the properties being taken
far above their appraised value
This was Treasurer Kempf's first Wis.
it to Viroqua, and he expressed surprise
at the metropolitan appearance of the
city and the expanse Of fine country
surrounding. Mr.. Castel had opportun-
itY to gr, ct friends of olden days when
he resided in this city and in De Soto.
The gentlemen of the party paid visit
to the county asylum and had the privi-
iege of looking over the model institu-
tion of the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Stoddafd's First Officers.

The little village of stoddard over on
the Mississippi, held its first election for
governing officers on Tuesday Of last
week. There was but one ticket In the
field and only 80 votes cast, whereas
l02 voted on the proposition to incor-
porate, few days since Following
are those elected:
President--J. II HainsTorth
Trustees--J. |. Harrington, fl nry Stump,
Peter Adams, Peter Running, Anton Lee,
Gust Granke
Clerk-OIuf J. Stokke.
T"easurer-Erank White.
Assessor &ank Warner.
SnperYisor-John @. Johnson.
Police Justice Oluf J. Stoke.
Justices-H. III. White and Frank Pomeroy
Constables-Joseph struple. William Olosse
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Got What He Went After.

c. E. Ward of Chaseburg. was at
Rock Island, last week, to have reopened
the rejected claim Zainst the Modern
Woodman Insurance Company for the
heirs Of Hans A Granbold. who com
uitted suicide in Hamburg last April.
The claim was rejected last June, bat
Mr. Ward appeared before the board of
directors and general attorney, secured
q rehearing and got the claim Of $500
allowed. 1t was a close call, but Ward
usually gets what he goes after.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Crow over county Seat Esighbors.

Have the citizers Of Westby ever fig
ured out the advaut ages they enjoy by
owning and congrolling their public
utilities, light, water, telephones, etc.
If not, do it now and realize from an
item in the CENSOR, the example they
set their big neignbor, Yiroqua. Viro-
qua pays f4,200 a year for her street
nights and pumping water. At FIVE per
cent. this represents a capital of SS4. 600;
at four per cent. this represents q capi-
tai Of sl05, 000 -Westby Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20

Officers installed in Viroqua Ma
sonic Royal Arch Chapter, Wednesday
evening last by L. c. Boyle, 7. II, P.
Excellent High Prlest-oharles +. Dahl.
King-W. S. Arnold.
ScribeAS. T.. Pearson.
Treasurer-H. 2. Proctor.
Secretary-S. A. Farr.
Captain OF the Host-Chas. e. Buffers.
Principal Sojourne--W. N. Coifiand.
Royal Arch Oaptain-John e. Nuzum.
Masters of Vell-A. J Beat fst Z. Curry,
2nd. John A. Stemen 81.
Sentinel-O j. Cherringtcn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
DEATH OF PROMINENT PEOPLE.
Wife Of N.rcnant Ti; Groves cies Suddenly at Ross
Peter Bringe Gone

The community at Ross and elsewhere
that estimable woman was known, was
profoundly shocked by the announce
ment of the death of Mrs. Electa f.
Groves, beloved wife of Merchant Will
Groves, death occurring there on Sunday
afternoon, sfter an illness of few
hours. During his absence on Saturday,
Mrs. Groves had charge of her husbands
store. She retired to her home during
the evening and was seized with apo
plexy, soon becoming unconscious. Her
sufferings were intense Gill relieved by
death. The blow to her devoted hus-
band, little son, aged mother and other
kindred is crushing. She was a woman
of many accomplishments and virtues,
picture of health, one who had the re-
spect and confidence of large circle of
friends, aformer teacher in the county
schools, interested in church and society
affairs; in fact, a character who will be
missed from the best walks of life. Mrs.
Groves was born at Readstown, July
20, 1869, daughter of John S. and Mrs.
Wilkinson; married William Groves,
December4, 4, 1898. Funeral services were
held at the home in Ross, Tuesday morn
ing, remains conveyed to the old Reads
town home later, where a second service
was condLc cted by Rev. Waste. Burial
in the hEtle cemstery where the deceas
ed hed witnessed the old father, otl
kindred and friends laid to rest.
The family extend thanks .gh-
bors and friends for kindness ~ sym
pathy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
"A school bag with every sack Of
I.aadar nnnr at u ID WilEarna &. Co.'S

"A school bag with every sack Of
Leader -four at H. D. Williams & Cos
The Viroqua whist club meets at
the Relief Corps hall on Friday evening
next.
Mrs. Hovde Of Christiana, one Of the
pioneers of Christiana, died on Monday
Funeral win be held on Saturday, at one
O'Clock, from the Coon Prairie church.
Mrs. Hoyde was the mother G. J. Hovde
The many friends Of Rev William
Haughton and his sstimable wife will be
glad to learn Of their greatly improved
condition They are able to sit up and
in few days viii no doubt be about
again.
1t is very nice 10 have people wish
you prosperous New Year but wishes
count for nothing unless you work like
the mischief and make good investments.
Buying your watches, clocks, jswelry,
fancy China and silverware are the best
investments you can make.
Jos. BOEHRER, Jeweler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Bran, shorts, and oil meal at lowest
rices at II. D. williams & Co's.

The Troubudours string qusrtette,
assisted by Emily Louise Murray, will
give an entertainment and dance at
Opera hall on Friday evening, January
2e The price Of tickets viii be one
dollar per couple for concert and dance.
Concert tickets twenty-five cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
Union PvaneeIIstlc Ssrulcss

Plans have been completed for union
evangelistic services to he held in Viro-
qua churches beginning Sunday, March
18th DR.. E J. Bulgin, the evangelist,
and bis singer Prof Gates Of Chicago,
will conduct these services.
These men are careful and safe help
ers in evangelistic meetings and have
had great success where they have labor
ed. We trust that our people will pre-
pare for these meetings and get great
good from them. These workers have
been in cities both east and west. and
come to us highly recommended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20

Another of the old g eS.ers of Liberty
Pole neighborhood. pissed away Satur-
day night, Mr. Peter Bringe, aged 62
years. He had been in i'll health for
some months. and his passing away is
no surprise to his family or friends
His worldly affairs were arranged as
were his Christian beliefs for the mes
senger death. He was man of high
character ard solicitous for the up
building of his adopted country, com
munity and neighbors. To mourn his
loss are widow, two daughters, Mrs
Sam Ellefson and MIR Andrew Sherry,
other relatives and friends. Funeral
took place at Folsom church today, con-
Quoted by his late pastor, Rev. Westphal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20

Infants Eiderdown cloaks for man.
ufacture price at f. d. Williams q Cos.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-20
CIVIC SOCIETY PICKS.

Following ara officers of DsSoto G.
A. r post
CommandeF-C. f. Page.
Senior Nice-Commander-E. L. Pettengill
Junior Vice Commander-B. Witcratt,
Surgeon-Wm. Sheets.
Chaplain-Zenas Clark.
Adjutant-G. r. Seymour
Quartermaster-Mar Host.
Officer OF the Day-Thos DeLacy.
Officer OF the Guard-C. +. Tower
Sergeant Majors. ID. Taylor.
Quartermaster Sergeant-Peter Campbell.
Liberty Pole Good Templars have re-
organized and elected the following CT
ficers;
Chief Templar--Ole Johnson.
Vice Templar-Florence Zitzner.
Past Chief Templar-Lewts Henderson.
Secretary-Herman Hig gins.
Assistant Secretary-Effie Zitzner
Financial Secretary-Rhoda Fortney,
Marshal-Fred Gohde.
Deputy Marshal-Liiian EllefsoD.
Guard-Ray Bowman.
SentiD i Roy Zitzner
Chaplain--W. H. McCrAcken.
Lodge DepUty-.D. A. Cade.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

In another column We publish the
gist Of the supreme court decision in
the case Of Morrison vs.. Lee, a suit
brought at Minot by consumer
against merchant, upon the allega-
ton that the latter had sold him a
mixture Of gasoline and kerosene for
kerosene, that the stun exploded and
did great injury to the plaintiff and for
which he brought suit and recovered
damages. AS we pointed out at the
time this case was brought it opened
up an interesting field for speculation
as to the relative rights Of the seller
and buyer OF explosive stun such as
this whether the buyer could demand
damages arising from an injury in the
use Of even kerosene for purpose to
which kerosene ID not supposed to be
put that of lighting fires. The plaint-
iK ID this case recovered q verdict for
$4,75O upon the trial Of the case. and
ali appeal was taken that results In
u reversal 81 the decision and remands
the case Tor = new trial But, alas.
the cotl7t decides the case upon Il law
polnt, hoiding : detective instruction
81 the Jun. and We M lett stiiI IA
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

Meetings of city officers and those
most interested in the administration
of city governments, such as that held
at Fargo for the purpose of agreeing
upon legislation to be enacted, are like
ly to be attended with good results.
In multitude of counselors there is
wisdom, provided the counselors can
agree upon laws needed. It is doubt
less true that generally, code of laws
that is good for one city is good for all
cities, since the public interests are
about the same in all communities.
The difficulty lies in reaching an agree
ment. Let us hope that this meeting
may be SO harmonious that the laws it
suggests will, II enacted, rebound to
the benefit of every community in the
state working under chartered gov.
eminent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

We learn that A. G. Reinicke Of
Grand Forks, formerly with the old
Plaindealer and the new Press, con-
templates the establishment Of q new
daily paper in Grand Forks, TO be the
only one cent daily in the state. The
paper, 80 we read, Is to be supplied
with the Hearst telegraph service. We
do not profess knowledge Of the Hearst
telegraph service, but II it is anything
like the Hearst editorial service, we may
say in all kindness that we do not be-
lieve there is field for such paper
North Dakota. IT Is doubtful If there
is much OF field for third daily
newspaper In Grand Forks, or
even a second newspaper, with
SO excellent q newspaper as the
Herald. But there seems ia ali
cities Of the size to be field fol
an evening paper capable OF develop
ment, and II there Is to be q morning
and evening newspaper IN Grand
Forks, one evening newspaper should
certainly occupy the field so fully thai
there would be little room for second
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

doubt as to the rights of buyers and
sellers of kerosene. We had hoped to
get legal pronunciamento as to
whether if the servant girl exploded
herself with kerosene in lighting the
fire, she had an actionable cause
against her employer or whether
against the seller of the kerosene or
whether she waived her legal rights
for damages when she used kerosene
to light the fire. So until another trial
of the case and another possible decis-
ion upon the real merits Of the case,
we shall have to remain in doubt, and
when in doubt, we Should say-don't
use kerosene. That seems to us to be
the clearest common sense proposition
in the case, whatever the legal aspect
Of it may be.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

We regret to note in that excellent
the Forum, another detailed
account of the arrest and prosecution
Of a young woman, who, from all &C.
counts sought what seemed to her to
be the only method Of relieving herself
Of burden Of shame cast upon her In
indiscretion. We regret to note, both
the misfortune of the woman, and the
exactitude Of detail with which the
Forum covers the case. The Forum,
we have little doubt, reaches nearly
every home in Fargo. and Is as eagerly
read by children as by elders We
hardly think the Forum will argue that
any purpose is served by the too exact
statement OF details. # u.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22
The 8ist,Iartk Tribumk.
nv NJ. Il. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every afternoon, except Sunday,
At Bismarck, North Dakota, is delivered by
carrier to all parts of the city at 50 cents
per month, Of - per year. The daily sent
60 any address in the United States or
-anada, postage prepaid, So per year; s. for
six months; $1.60 for three months.
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE
Published every Friday; eight pages, con.
tanning summary Of the news Of the week
local and foreign-particular attention being
laid to state news. Sent to any address,
postage paid, for 81 for one year; SO cents
for sig months; Is cents for three mouths.
The Bismarck Tribune Is the oldest
newspaper in the seate--established June IL,
1873. It has , wide circulation and 10 a
desirable advertising medium. Being pub
Iished at the capital of the state it makes 4
feature of state news. of semi-of6cial char
acter, and is therefore particularly interest
ing to Ill who desire to keep the run Of state
affairs-political, social and business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

The pardon OF Fred Ames, the APP
parent scapegoat Of the notorious Ames
family in the city administration
scandals at Minneapolis, comes not
anniss at this Christmas season. From
our knowledge u the case, Fred Ames
appears to have been the weakllng,
whose csrpid 1ty overrnastered Iii sense
IL right and wrong, GIe ~ III no
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

note the determination on the part
of our citizens to see that game laws
are enforced; especially in this part of
the state. It has also been reported
that a number Of deer have been killed
since the close Of the hunting season
and q watch will be kept and II those
engaged In this unlawful hunting are
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22
CATCH BEAVER TRAPPERs.


Z: KIP 81.
Mclean County A.thor,tte. Wiz
venaence on Tra,p,pers Of Beavers.
Washburn Leader: The first Of the
week q young man named Lorendale
was arrested on a charge Of killing
beaver In the Painted woods neighbor-
hood. Auditor Wing. who lives near
where the beavers have erected their
houses, learned of the fact that some.
one was engaged In trapping and On
investigation discovered the trans IN
one Of which was a young beaver dead
Tracks and other signs indicated tina,
two persons was engaged in the nefar-
ious work. Mr.. wing instructed His
hired man, Mr.. Anderson. to keep
watch and arrest the parties. The
young man was arrested " Mr. An
derson and brought before Justice
Wallin on q complaint sworn out by
Special Game Warden Taylor. & plea
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

The grand jury at Minot is grinding
exceedingly fine. Nehemiah Davis,
county judge-elect, was indicted for
making an election bet. He was ar
rested and released on 500 bonds.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

y 4 \ Is n "
n The owner Of the F1axton Eagle
says he has too many newspaper
wants but one and has one for sale.
Mr.. Ware, like many others, has found
that to take care Of one newspaper
properly taxes all the energy one crdi-
nary man possesses.
sense a vicious criminal, and was q
man who, under right direction, might
have made q creditable citizen. II
is doubtless true that environment and
association shape the average nan.
Circumstances make the majority q
men, and only the select few make cir
eumstances so We shall not look too
harshly upon the sins oT the Younger
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

Christmas comes but once year,
and to bring you good cheer, make
your choice of gifts at Grambs & VOL
bert, where you can see the best as.
sortment Of good things 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

Ames, trusting that the bitter lesson
shall not be without its good effect.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-12-22

caught they will be given the fun
penalty. ~ II ,3 ID "a, 3.s#