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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
PLEASED WITH NORWAY SIGHTS,
Wife of Rev. Holm Tells of Their Voyage
Pleasant Surprises With Country
lHRISTIANIj

CHRISTIANGA, NORWAY, Aug %
EDITOR CENSOR: Accept our thanks
for your kindness III forwarding as the
CENSOR We have received four copies
and read contents with pleasure 1t
seems very home-like TO get your paper,
especially now when we are far away
So FAR we have had very pleasant time
After spending week with relatives
and friends in Chicago we left for New
York, where we intended to ST, week
but the heat was 80 intense there that
we STAYED only three days " sailed
from Me-, York, July 10Th, arriving in
Christianis, July 3oth. Our voyage
was delightful--fair bret zes and smooth
sea. Three icebergs We're seen Sunday
July 23d, at 6:5o a. III. about a quarter
of mile distant from the ship. One
of these was huge tower like block and
in the morning light looked like an old
castle. AT ten o'clock two Others were
seen about three miles distant. one be-
ing 300 feet long and 80 feet high (the
captain as authority These icehergs
appear from March to August After
leaving the icebergs and seeing nothing
but water again for few days to our
delight we saw land, the Hebrides Is
lands, and then finally we neared Scot
land-were so near that we could see the
people haying 1t looked to us to be a
fine country After losing sight of that
country we knew we were nearing our
destination, and July goth at "a. IN &,
our boat stopped and we were in Chris
''snsand Here we stayed one day, as
there was no boat leaving for Christian.
ia until the next day. Coming from
Christiansand to Christiania we had
quite stormy day and quite number
of the passengers were sea-ick, l being
one of them. Still we could not but
enjoy the trip as the scenerr was most
beautiful, especially up along 'ae Chris
tiania Fjord
The city of Christiania is beautifully
situated and, / think. can stand COM
parison to any city Have been about
thirty miles into the country and it
seemed like small parks in every direct
ion. And the lovely roads they have
here Quite contrast to the ones we
were used to. The climate is delight
full and so far we have all enjoyed the
journey very much Had no idea that
would like Norway as we'll as do, but
have found everything beyond expecta-
ton People here seem to have more
zine and are never rushed as in Ameri-
ca With greetings to all our friends
across the pond, | remain,
Mrs Nj. q HOLM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Shot al Auto Driver.

The Lancaster Herald relates a stormy
occurrence between q pig. headed auto
mobile manipulation and farmer of that
section, and il is what is liable to hap
pen elsewhere. The average man who
drives one Of thosl machines, through
the country districts st least. seems TO
have no regard for the protection Of
those powerless to protect their lives and
property
The Herald says OF the affair
'Trego was riding through the country
near Cuba in his automobile, with two
friends when a farmers team was met
The horses became terribly frightened at
the machine and the farmer called ont
to Mr.. Trego to stop until he got his
horses under control The driver paid
no attention TO the farmer but came
ahes1, the machine making terrific
noiee. The horses dashed 10 the sile of
the road and became entangled in wire
fence trembling with fright and anger
the farmer drew a 3S.caliher revolver
and emptieI the gun st the reckless and
selfish driver of the autoieq qbile One
bullet took sfsct in Nj, 1rego's nat,
tearing great hole through the crown
and knocking 1t from his head Had the
bullet passed two inches lower Mr.. Tre-
go would have been q dead man After
the shooting the party continued on
their way as fact as their automobile
eonld carry them The narrowing ex-
perience will undoubtedly be lesson TO
them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
DIED
-. ELvIRA nA1eoM souTnwonrn.

MRS. ELvIRA BALLOON sOUTHwORTH.
Was born at perrysburg, New York, April 30,
is,l3, and tied at her home In the town OF
stark. sept. s. 1905. Ia 1913 she came with her
parents 10 WaukeEha, Wisconsin, where she
married Mr. John " South worth, April 2Stl,
1853. In 1870 they came to this county and
have ever since lived on the same farm. MIS-
souihw0Fth was the mother Of five children
0f whom three are dead. Two sons, George
and Bert e;c living. Her aged step mother,
com. Milwaukee. and sister, Mrs Clara Hnrd,
New York City and a host Of friends mourn
her loss. She and her husband we're for many
years most efficient school teachers In our
county and hundreds OF our men and women
gratefully appreciate their faithful and noble
service
Mrs. southworth was an uDusal woman, She
had bright, progressive mind; a woman OF
great energy aud fine executive ability. She
was q born leader aud naturally was the fore
most woman ia her community Ia all the bet
tefment and enlargement OF lie. She was
also a modest cultured housekeeper and her
home WAS always open 70 her friends She
was prominent W c. Il. u, worker in this
county a he going OF Mrs. S0uthworth, we
have lost one OF our pillars OF strength and
her noble example Will long remain for all her
friends az an Inspiration and help. She was
fine Christian and the community is better
for her life.
Funeral services we're held at tho Viola
CONGREGATIONAL Church on Friday afternoon.
The pastor, Rev. John r.. EyAus offered prayer
and special friends, Of Viola, rendered beaut
iful anc appropriate music John A, Stemen
gave the sermon in which he gave an apprect
alton OF her useful life. she r ssts beside her
dear son James, who died some ten years ago.
q Young man fuli OF promise She hath
wrought noble iifa work and has gone TO
werk7 win the peace ~ tiod in her heart.
4. 8.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Mississippi Fishermen Organize.

An important item which. mp 70 The
present time has escaped D3tice in these
colums was the organic alton Of the Fish
ermaus Union which occurred at Vic,
tory a fortnight ago fifty members
were enlisted, including many prominent
and influential business men Of New AL.
bin ard Victory. bssides nearly every
one Of the fishermen Of this village, Gen
oa and tne two above named villages
Henry May, Of New AIbiu, was CHOSEN
president Of the association, the well
known banker II L. Gardner, treasurer
VIM Irons Of the same place. secretary
and Messrs Jos Osborn, Of this place
t4rans Wilbamsof Victory, and Andrew
Gautenbeia, Of New Albin, sc tra-tees
or Taau8gsls
The object u the organ z4tion Is 10
creste closer fraterual feeling amongst
the knights of the rod and net. and % in
ve-iigate the oonstitutionality Cf the
state iaws anent their rights and privi-
ft.geA DE soto ATgus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
GOOD FAIR AHD FINE VILLAGE.
HillshOro. the Beauty Spot Always a
Good Fair There.

Like many from this section. the edi
tor of the CENSOR attended the Hills
boro fair, Thursday and Friday of last
week. The bad weather Of Thursday
was unfortunate, disappointing to fair
officers and visitors, but no blame was
attsched to any except the weather
rdan. The fair was rouser in all re-
spects. One notices the remarkable
eastern section of the county since the
Hillsboro fair was established Now
there is vieing among farmers and
breeders for the oest herds money will
buy The cattle, sheep and swine ex-
hibit was superb, excelling other de.
partments. The fair grounds have been
materially changed and bettered since
our last visit, and an interesting racing
program was put on each day, extend
ing into Saturday.
Hillsboro is a gem in location and ma
terial prosperity-almost a solid street
of brick blocks greets the visitor, pros
porous, enterprising business men, al
ways speaking right ont loud for Hills
borol Cement walks III the business
and residence sections OF the village add
materially to the looks Of the place.
We believe there are more and finer
homes, with better kept lawns and gem
eral slightly surroundings in Hillsboro
than any country village OF it's size in
the United States One Of the noticea-
BILE improvements there Just nearing
completion is a double brick block with
an opera house in the second story that
would do credit to city of ten thous-
and population 1t is owned by Frank
Rose, We would like to write more Of
this solid village and her solid business
men. but we have q fair Of our own on
hand and the CENSOR force and the cd
itor have more than they can handle.
1t does one good to mingle with Hills
boro people and witness her prosperity,
If but for q brief visit.
Wonderful have been the develop
ments slong the way between Viroqua
and the eastern section If the county
within the past dozen years On every
hand there are signs Of prosperity and
a contented people Crops this season
are fine the entiIo distance especially
have they All unusual corn growth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20

The editor OF the Elroy Tribune has
CLEANED the following interesting facts
and comparisons concerning the schools
of three adjoining counties including
our own, from the recent census returns.
IF all the children of school age at
tended school. or attempted 10, the
school houses in most of the counties of
the state would 10 very much over.
crowded and ia some cases probably
'rowded out entirely This IL true in
juneau, Monroe and Vernon couIItiea
A few figures may be Of interest
Monroe county has 10, 1856 school chill.
dren, Z, ,246 of whom are enrolled and
attending at l6t school houses whose
total accommodations would provide for
Q, 09f scholars Jupeau county has z 3s9
school children 5 374 of whom are on.
rolled and attending at lis school
houses, whose total accommodations
would provide for 5 6GJ school children
Vernon county has 10 EDS school chill.
dren, Z, ,S25 of whom are enrolled ard at
tending at 155 school houses. whose 20
tai accommodations would provide for
9,602 school children
The number OF teachers in Monroe
county Is 24s. total paid ont during
year. f92, 373 II received from state Sls.-
S23 50
The number Of teschers ia juneau
county is f9S; total paid ont during year
f7s 926 92, received from state school
fund, Sl3, 70314
The number of teachers Ia Vernon
county is 244 paid ont during year $50
522 10; received from state, SiS, 436 90.
In Monroe county there are 20 teach
ers receiving $50 or more per month, 10
males and ~ females In the same
class in Juneav county are z males and
s females in Vernon comfy are males
and three females
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
a LONG LIST OF SPoRTSMEN.
Names Of Those Licensed to Hunt in Yer
non County Within the Past Ten Days.

hunting licenses are beiug sc cured in
most every section Of the county, and it
Is we'll for those who wish to have this
class OF sport aud pleasure Game war
dens will be very etreful and find out
those who neglect to seoure permits,
yet continue TO hunt Following per-
sons nave secnred licenses
Vircqaa George Cunningham, Bert
Cunningham, Leonard Cass, G A. Fav-
or, Clyde Foster, Fl Hancbett. Roht,
Johnson, l. A. Lar d F Mains, r.
b Nozuln, A 3 1rris Will Post,
Harry Porter, C Powell, G. II Ed
wards, G W Stir :. :, +. O Sammons.
Lewis Stoleson. g | Sands. Seth Sill.
naugb, Theodorf ollackson, Herman
Thompson 70
Hills0oro Gle : Abbott. Earl Ak
en-, John V Beg n, Robert Crary. M
b. Crazy, Il II : lab, Edwin Hagenah.
George kreps - V. Lnkas, Willard
Priest, Franz : adek, Frank Snider.
Jas Finley eve, Wexford Tongue,
Willie Tracy :
La Fargo ster Brown, Joe Bean.
4 E Calkins, Herb Chadwick. Charles
Davis, J. Fl Elliott, John Ii ayter I. !.
Liska, Lew Marker, r S. Mccullough,
D. l. Newman, Thos Potts John Rit-
tenhouse' IL. L. Seetey, E. Small George
Towns
Westby Oscar Climpen, Carl Ege-
ness, Chester Dahl, II. s. Halvorsen. w.
A. Lewis, John Johnson, Selmer Larson,
Leonard Mehlum Arnold Medium, T.
S Mcdonald Helmar Melbv. Alfred
Oberson, Sandy Robbins, J. K. Schrei-
ner, Hans Simonson, Oscar Svemby,
Albert SViggum, Frank Shallock NJ. V
Won Ruden
Stoddard Bobatz, H. ]. Denni.
son, Csason Dennison, Frank Dennison;
Edward Gautsch, Charles Ristow, Har-
yey Spaulding
Mt Tabor Benton Moon, High San
ders w S. Sherman, Ernest f. WV
mp1, John Winchell,
Readstown--K. Mattison, s. H, Nor
rison, Riley Randalls.
Valley-Lysander Dalton.
West Prairie-Jos A. Davis.
De Suto-John p Franzini.
Newtou-F e Mutch
Coon Valley-Nordal N. Neprud
DillY-John A. Smith.
Chaseburg-Gus Bray, f. Krause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
The Same Here.

a number of tobacco growers in this
locality have effected settlements with
the St Paul Tornado & Hail Insurance
company for losses sustained under pol
icies taken cut a few months ago.
There is, however. some difference Of
opinion regarding the settlements. some
growers being satisfied with their sd q
iustments, while Others feel they were
not allowed sufficient amount Com
plant, too, is also heard as to the maD-
ner OF the adjustment and the gentle
man sent out by the company is report
cd to have done some strong bluffing in
reaching terms Very few Of the losses
were inspected the aim being to reach
some kind of q settlement ia the best
possible manner The companys rep
resentative seemed to carry the idea
that this would probably be the last op-
portunity growers would have for in
suring growing tobacco. lie said the
company wss badly hurt by the seasons
storm -EdgertOn ~35acco Reporter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
YEAR AND HALE IN PRISON.
viii Morrow of Readstown, Pleads Guilty
to Horse Stealing.

William Morrow of Readstown, who
was awaiting the May term of court at
the county jsil to answer charge Of
horse-stealing plead guilty before Judge
Jas. A. Curran and was sentenced to
eighteen months in the state prison at
Waupun. Morrow is one of the fellows
who tried to escape rom the jail few
weeks ago, and sincs that time the sher-
iff has been trying to induce the fellow
to plead guilty and begin his sentence
as he was sure to be convicted. After
studying the matter over thoroughly he
made up his mind to do so and commun-
icated the fact to the judge who SEN
fenced him. Prairie du Chen Press.
Morrow stole the horse from Sam
Nicely, who lives in Manning communl-
ty, some weeks ago. This is his second
service at Waupun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Surrendered Many Contracts.

The Edgerton Tobacco Reporter says
that one of tke large operators in the
movement of the new crop, who has
sent his buyers out into the storm Sec
tions checking up his purchases, reports
that he has cancelled and returned con-
tracts for about 100 acres. 1t was mu-
tually agreed with the farmer tllat the
tobacco could not be delivered On the
contract, and to save all trouble and
disputes the contracts were surrendered,
the advance money returned and the
deal declared off. This seems 3 fair and
satisfactory way of adjustment, The
growers are now at liberty to make the
best sale possible to other buyers, and it
gets rid of any trouble that might oc-
cur in trying to agree upon deductions
at delivery time. Besides, it clears the
way for smoother sailing later on.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Letter 10 Mr. Iohn Doer.

Dear Sir; The usus way to buy plint
IL 20 take the lowest price by the gallon.
Mistake the buyer loses by it, how
much? Depends on the paint; it is 90
much gallon or 40 much year How
much gallon or year, do yea think ?
AS much perhaps, as the total price of
tho paint II may take twice the num-
Der Of gallons
N. Avery, Delhi, N Y. owns two
houses, both exactly alike He painted
one With Deyoe and one with another
pains. Dsvoe & gallons the other ~
Go bg the name DevOe There's no.
ching cheaper. Go by the price; there's
nothing dearer, except not painting at
aIl Poor paint IL better than none.
What does il cost not 10 paint at all Z
Can't figure it ont exactly say tenth
Of the building year, besides looks.
What Is poor paint worth, then? Don't
knox ana don't care; Won don't want it.
90 by the maine Yours tT' ",
Z w DEvOA x Co,
New York and Chicago
+ s-J e Nuzum sells our paint
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Arotber Hot One with Lansinai..

The Lansing and Viroqua ball teams
met on the diamond at Stoddard Sun
day last, and had hardEtrnggfe for su-
premacy. Up to the eighth inning vi
roqua had the long end of the game, 3
to 1. In the ninth, by very severe er-
ror on part of the umpire Lansing Sc
cured three scc -es, making the game 1
to in their faNor 1t is reported good
game from frs, tl last, no kicking. Our
boys tell that lansing players concede
they were not entitled to the game, but
the umpire refused to change his decis-
ion, even at the solicitation of Lansing
1t is desired to have the Lansing team
visit Viroqua some time in the near fu-
ture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.
JEFFERSON

srRrAGvILLn. September 19-Our school ia
progressing tlBely, bat the number is not
,utiicieut TO admit Of two departments Reg
uiar service Is expected at NJ, y. church next
sunday evening, when the future pastor will
preach. Rev, Brain gave an Rble sermon at
the farewell service here. Mrs Peter Han
son and Mrs o @ Lewis Of BiOOmingdale. visi-
ted at +. J. 0lders' Sunday. ... Mrs Long and
son OF Viroqua, visited her parents MIR and
Mrs Mcdonald. Chester Brye and Frank
Derf returned from work in South Dakota.
Sam Potter Is taking n lay-of from duties al
Rarab0o. Eider Potter is absent holding
meetings at Jauosvile....E II Officer still has
a crew or men at work on the new barn..
Burns Dahl Is away most OF the time con-
tracing tobacco 80 Godfrey perr lost a vaiu-
ale colt Geo la Flash suffers the loss OF to-
bacc0 shed, In which was slowed this seasons
crop. ROSE GERANTUMs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Methodist conferenes Assianmenl..

West Wisconsin conference closed at
Madison on Monday, the concluding
function being reception given by
Governor and Mrs. La Toilette to the
ministers and their wives The assign
ments for this county are Firoqua, G.
e. Buffers ia returned; Z l. Cooper re-
turns to De Soto and Retreat Viola and
La Fargo will have f. A. Waste again
f. p Qaiok is transferred! from Newton
and Stoddard TO Glendale and Kendall,
aud he is succeeded by a. W Bird
SpringyilIe circuit has James T. Kueen
John 7. Kendall ig returned to Vallsy
junction The new presiding Elder for
this district il w II. Vance. r. w,
Straw succeeds q Tnmm 81 Elder on
the Eau Claire district the latter taking
the place Of w O Nuzum at Partage,
who goes to the Ashland church A J.
Coran goes from Augusta TO Men0m0-
mia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20

o. H. Helgeson II purchased fifty
acres of the finest toEpcco / have seen
this year, On Root river, Minnesota,
where they have only fairy commenced
tobacc culturs. One of these is TWEEN
ty-sevel acre crop. These goods will
be shipped to my warehouse in Viroqua.
when in the bundle.
Jas Finley Shreve, Greenwood town
'Would'S that cork you, the story the
boys are telling in my section, that | am
attempting TO get married on hunting
license? Hardened old bachelor that
am, would not tritie with the affections
of the fair ones ia that ruthless man
ner"
J. Henry Tate 'Our former citizen
Archie r Stevenson, Aas taken front
rank in Denver and the west, as an in
fiuentiai attorney and business man
He has clients worth millions. among
them railroads and street car lines So.
cially he and Mrs Stevenson stand high
in Denver
l. W. Swain, Readstown II visited
twelve states while ir the west. and al
though they have much to attract peo-
pie, especially this year ] found no sec
ton or state that suited me better than
Wisconsin and Vernon county
H. NJ Hurless, West Lima q have
just returned from Nebraska, where !
purchased stock aud fruit farm, and
expect to move there in few weeks
Nebraska and the whole west and south-
west Is on the boom Politically, the
name and fame of Governor La Toilette
is on the lips of every man one meets in
the west
l. N. Ewers, Readstowp II sold and
delivered today, Monday, nice bunch
of cattle Co the Cargill buyers. ! receiv-
cd 25 cents u hundred more than was
able to secure elsewheie, and II made
me si5 for my days work Of driving
here, which il good pay even IL the
roads are very disagreeable with deep
mud
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20

Jesse Saugstad, David Davidson, Ev-
angeline Nestingen and Aida Anderson
have gone to Northfield, MINI. to at
tend college.
Some fellow broke into the Farmers
Alliance store Monday evening and took
a butter knife and pried open the money
drawer Just imagine how the fellow
was down at the mouth when he found
less than a dollar 1t was undoubtedly
someone who had keg and didn't have
quite enough TO pay for it with.
A young man from a neighboring
town recently hired cut to farmer near
Firoqua and the first marning was called
mp at 3 q u. He came down stairs with
his suit case pack ID You amt going
to take that grip 80 work are your" in
quired the farmer No, replied the
hired man, I'm Just going to find
place 10 stay all night"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20
Farm Fire Near Folsom

During the storm Monday night, light
ming struck and destroyed the barn of
Ever Olson, two miles northwest Of Fol-
som. Lightning entered the gable and
before one could scarcely turn about
flames had spread to every section of
the building. The basement no lsed Mr.,
Olson's horses and cows, and it was
with considerable difficulty That they
were rescued. The barn Sas 60x32
feet full basement The upper story
was filled with hay Mr.. Olson's binder
and harness were also burned. He car
ried partial insurance in the Hamburg
company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-09-20

CHAsEBuRU. september ia--Chas Brown and
wife OF Genoa, visited with their son, w ii
Brown. Inga Nelson left for Chicago on
Friday last, where she Will visit for some
time with relatives 49,. Gilbert Peterson OF
Westby, was seen In our village. Mrs Rob
ert TruAx did shopping in La Crosse. ~ II
Brown sud family, together with his parents,
attended the Chippewa Fails Inter state fair
-. As number OF Mr. and Mrs Browns cEt-
dren reside at Chippewa Falls and this time
being tue hftiefh anniversary OF their we'd
ding, their children and large number OF
friends cSlghrated the occasion. They re-
celYei . gOodiy number Of valuable presents
.,..Sb' if Ward called on some OF his old &C
qualnlAncGs in seburg Madam Rumor
report hat DR.. Wells has sold bis property 10
another physician. Andrew johnson reports
the sale OF IA number of lots IN Johnson's ad-
dition 1t ia the opinion Of a great many
that ChaseBurg Is now ION the loom" and
Will presently become the largest town on the
La crosse * Southeastern -ailWay. John
Lokken of this place, has sold bis farm and IS
Offering his personal property for sale at pub
lie auction, September 2eth, preparatory 70
moving onto ine farm which he purchased
near Chippewa Falls. w II Brown, who has
moved his family and household effects TO
WegtbY whore he Is engaged TO teach rs
principal nf " graded school,. Daring his
stay at Cbaset arg Mr. Brown has proven him
self 10 De most successful teacher and his
mlny friends regret the removal OF such "A
tluabie educator from among US Our best
wishes 20 with him and his family. Ed Fin
stad transacted business In Niroqua, today
II tho weather permits a number Of our citi-
zens vii attend the FirOqua fair. Tobacco
Is about all harvested IN this vicinity and
thfGshiBg is now IN full blast. our grlst mill
has aecn thoreSghiy repaired and is 'toing q
good business. Hans HoH of Coon Valley.
spent ID fcy hours here with friends, Sunday
- Sow IS 3ue time to buy your lots in oharps
burg before they are All gone, As they sc