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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
SYLVESTER COOLEY

SYLVESTER COOLEY passed away 40 his
home In Retreat ON Tuesday morniLg Dec
ember ~. 1908, after short illness. aged 50
years 2mOnths and ~ days. Mr.. Cooley ans
born 10 Green county, Wisconsin. Sept &c.
1876 When seven years OF age he moved To
Vernon county with his parents who settled
at Cooley Valley ia 1884. This locality was
named after the elder Cooley, who was among
the first settlers there. The deceased spent
the remainder OF his life In and about Retreat
with the exception OF ten years residence
la Illinois. January /, 1855 he married Miss
Flora Cowan, the ceremony being pei formed
by his brother, Rev Frank Cooley, AZ hi.
home near Viroqna. To this union were
torn ten children, six OF whom are living: o
II. Cooley OF Rchland Center, Mrs. W. II
Morgan OF Cooley Valley, Mrs. ] W. Haugh.
tou and Russell OF Viola, Mrs Edwin Wright
OF Retreat. aud Miss Maude Cooley DEBORAH
iowa. Besides these he leaves n wife auC
eight grandchildren, and host OF friends
VINO ALI sadly miss the kind greeting ant
friendly smile of this good man.
Mr.. Cooley spent forty one years OF his hf'
In Vernon county and was honored by hi
oeighhors with many responsibilities, yet la
was never found otherwise than true. homes
and uprig always and every go tie
man In the best meaning OF that word. II,
was member OF the Sterling Cong regationa
church and belonged 90 the odd Fellows fra
ieruity. At the time of his death he was de
livery agent for the Charles City Nursery co
Funeral services we're held from RetreA
Congregational church Thursday, Derembe
~. conducted by REV RaHnicg in ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

II the earth. says Professor l.. Ruth
ernord, We're supposed TO have been
composed lnitlally Of pure radlum the
activity 20,o00 years later would not
be greater than the activity observed
in pitehhlende today, But since there
Is no doubt that the earth's aye vastly
exceeds 20o0 years 1t Is necessary ia
order TO account for the existence or
radium at ali in the earth u suppose
that it is continuously produced from
some other substance. At the present
time Il seems most probable that ura
mum Is this parent substance Tue ola
served actlN ity ia go,d specimen oi
pltchbleude Is about what should be
expected II the uranium contained la d
spontaneously breaks up iuto radium
Radium Itself is continuously trans
Formed into an emanatlon. which Ia
turn Is changed into e.ssssess types 81
matter. and there Is no evidence that
the process Is reversible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
s,ss -. sf~tn sad rsas OF tho censor
livs Country and village writer's,
on TnE couNTY LINE.

SOUTH WEST PRAIRIE. Dec. % Ed.
Erickson visited at Haganes. Sunday
After an absence Of six months Robert
Mahan arrived home from the west
Mrs o Runice made brief visit to her
daughter, Mira ID . StevlinQson in Coon
Valley Lewis Hendrickeou has re.
eurmed his position At Boufileurs store
In Viroqua. Sam Lem Is home after
spending some time with his cousin T
ID Stevlingson Miss EIgie Erickson
arrived home from Mansfield. Ohio.
Francis Mahan IL helping Billy Heaverin
Miss Mary Tandle who has been
working ia Viroqua, Is now at home
The Misses Stella and Gena Lem came
from Viroqua TO spend Sunday, JAP
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Written Tor the Censor
A caiLC's DREAM OF SANTA

asked my papa II santa'd come
En- leave noe presents and stuff,
En- papa he said that might get some
n thinked I'd been good enough.
I'm men dreamed when the lights was on
In the room was all fall OF dark
That the Chubbies grand pa told me about
Had robbed Santa Claus In the park.
The Chubbies Is folkses with faces and fee
Bn hands. en- have bodies like eggs,
Ia papa says they like candyto eat,
En- he says they haven't got legs.
dreamed they tied Santa Claus to a tree
En- took all the things what mad.
En when they took what be had for me
That made Santa awfully mad
En- men they took poor old sauta's clothes
En went off and left him there,
En- Santa he mast have been almost froze
Cause be didn't have nothing TO wear.
En men ! woked up, ca who did I seer
bet you could never guess;
Twas Santa Claus axIn ii Chris tmas tree
En- he only had on a night dress.
Indianapolls Ind. Dec, II, 1865. H. r d.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
From the Dairyman's Viewpoint.

Aye ban u yust guide farmer for more
4s sazteen yare,
Aye raise some wheat and corn, aud fat
some hogs and steer.
Aye watch dat farmer business close
for where da money gifts,
Aud aye mud 1t koming kwioket when
you ban pulling Tits.
d III falla what ban raising grains and
hauling dam 70 town.
Hay got no money in ds pocket-hay
ban broke da whole yare round.
Dam faila wat ban fatin stock ban rich
and dan ban poor
Some time hay make plenty money,
some time hay losin' more.
But dam fella wild da brindle COW, his
got bully ting. you bet,
Hay never lose hims whole yares crop
u ground ban dry or get too wet.
Ven hail ban striking down da crop, an
yust ban raisin fits,
Az night, ha call dam hrindles In and
ynst ban pullin Tits.
Hay got dam separator what make q
lots Of cream.
Tia got ia money comm yust like n
pleasant dream.
Hay got y money In da bank. hay got a
money IA him mitts,
Hay ban no Rockafallow hay yust ban
pullin Tits
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Join the Mighty Majority.
SAMUEL W. MOORE.


This well known pioneer. upright cit
izen and prudent man passed TO his long
home on Sunday evening. after three
months illness Few farmers in Vernon
county have been more respected and
better known. He was II wears old,
born in Ohio, settled here in 1858 I'm.
til five years ago Mr.. Moore resided in
Harmony, owning one of the best farms
In the town. BY industry and careful
management he accumulated c0mpe-
tency. He leaves widow, four sons,
one brother and other relatives His
friends were legion Funeral was con-
ducted at the family home this after.
noon by his longtime friend Raw. g..
w. Nuzum, assisted by Rev G e But
tiers, interment in the city Gem stery
Mr., Moore was n soldier in the great
rebellion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
YuLErIDE SENTIMENT.

Bsfore the CENSOR II again pm blished
Christmas, the most blessed and glad
day Of the whole calendar, will have
passed for 1905 In advance Of its com
ing the CENSOR extends congratulations
10 It's big family of readers On the hap
py time to be and the blessings that
have been conferred by Providence dur
ing the year about to close. Ii wishes
this large constituency Merry Christ
mas, with no clouds of family sfiliction
to obscure the light OF the happy occa'
sion.
We cannot better give expression to
our feelings than to quote the words OF
writer in saying that Chrltmas is rec.
ogniz.d az the one day in VI year when
the festive board The young people
should not forget the old folks, and when
possible should visit and spend the day
with them 1t is true, the father and
mother may sit by the hearth and take
some pleasure in thinking of the many
happy Christmas days they have spent
togethe,, with their children around
them, and bring mp recollections Of the
Christmas trees and happy faces around
them, yet there is void In that home
whore nothing but memory Is left to
cling TO the Old home. Young people
should not only give the old folks re-
minder Of their love by presents but
cheer them with their presence They,
In turn, will become old. aud will be
glad TO have their children with them.
Men and women grow old in years,
bat their hearts remain young, and
though the boy has grown to manhood
and the girl has become a matron, they
are still the son and daughter and should
eudeavor, whenever possible, TO be at
the old home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Modesl chrislma. Wishes.

Me and brother made list
OF what we want to get
We've worked on it great big Will,
Bat 1t amt finished yet
Brother wants a uniform
And u rocking horse.
Aud great big telescope.
And a drum of course
Me. want real live dog,
A rough rider suit.
Marbles and a truly gun
That will really shoot
Brother wants rsir OF skates.
! want canoe
Brother wants hockey stick,
And want one too
Brother wants Noah arb,
| really need knife,
And | need some snow shoes too
Brother needs fife
Ay, Ii seems great big list,
And yet it's far too small.
Because ii don't tell half the things
That e want at all
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

sIiuE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HAM
4 burg Town Mutual FIRE Insurance tom
pAny will be held al the Temperance Halt in
the village OF Westby, Vernon County, Wiz
consip. On second Monday. the sth day OF Ian =
uary, 1905. at II O'Clock u. IN.
A fult and complete report OF the company 5
Insurance. business done during the Year Will
b. read Directors for tie ensuing year are
T. be elected, and such other business as pro-
uerly may come before the meeting. will be
transacted LEWIS O. BRYE, Secretary
Coon Valley, Dec. IL, 1905.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Free PIANO Lessons.

The Brown Music Company has en-
gagged Francis Porter Garfield to take
charge of their salesroom and give free
lessons with each piano or organ pRr.
chased between now and January LIST.
1905 Mrs Caniisld IL graduate OF the
Boston Conservatory, has taken special
scholarships under Geo a. Lewis, and
for u number OF years has been teaching
IN the conservatories of Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

To the town of Union, December 5tn, after
two weeks illness. Mrs THOMAS iloLAK, AGED
fifty years, u daughter of the first hohemI an
family 10 locate Ia Vernon county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
MARRIED..

AT the residence OF and by David Adams at
victory, sunday, December II, Mr.. WILLIAM
A. WtrCRAFT OF Genoa town aud Miss MAkf
TATE OF 0rtonville, Minnesota
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Utica Annual Meeting.

NOTICE - HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting OF the Utica Farmers 81 u
taal Insurance COMPANY for the election OF
seven directors aud for such other business
as nav prope' be brought before the same.
will he held at oldiers Grove, Thursday,
January a 1906 at 10 o'clock a. IN.
L o ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. presldent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
yiaoouA MARKET PRICES.

Under this head will be found weekly
the local market qutations for such arti
Giles and products of the farm as are
gold and purchased here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire InsurAnc,
lnmnanY

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting OF the shelby Farmers
Mutnsi Fire Insurance Company viii be held
at Juha Mallh's hall 10 the t'ity OF la Crosse.
"a To esday the 2ld day of January. 1906, at
h OF lock Ia tine forenoon.
PETER KtENHoLz, Secretary.
Dated Dec, IL 1905
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
pREpARE Topaz TAXES

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned Treasurer OF the city OF VI
Toqua will De ready to receive tax money
commencing December l4th and continuing
no january 81 As one per cent. Alter that
time three per cent will be charged for col
lection Ofiice at L :. Express company,
under bank OF Niroqua. from O'Clock =. m
to I. IN. +. NJ. MISsHaLL., City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

EoR sALE--wnlTE HOLLAND TURKEYS
II notified Java and H. red fowls. Eggs
In season. Mrs. ARTHUR ROGERS YiroQua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
caEsTRR WnrrRs RoR SALE.

- PRfNG PIGS OF BOTH SEXES. MALES
- OF serviceGbIe age and a few choice Re,
males bred 10 farrow la April or May Also
some very hne August and September pigs for
SAFE. VI, II. LAWRENCE.
Rlverview Farm. 5s Soto. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Farm for Sale
TAKEN Up-CALF.

THE UNDERSIGNED LIVING THREE
I'D miles west OF SpringVilIe. about Noyem-
Der LIST, spring heller calf, red color, owner
Is requested to prove property and take same
away. EITAs n D.ur
Jefferson, Dec. II. 1866
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
AUTOMOBILE PROS
WAKING Y ERY. WRQ.TH.
Furious That House Of Lords
Failed to Rescind "Out-
rageous' Order.
Especial Cable to Tho Times Dispatch and
lEI5la New York Herald

Especial Cable to Tho Times Dispatch and
K; New York Herald.) IA
Is copyright, by tho, New York Herald Coy
Y LONDON, July 8.--The. temperature Is
rising. not meteorologcally merely, but
in the automobile world. as we'll
The; racing for the international Cup,
while discussed with interest, did not
create much excitement here, for the
reason that 1t was never anticipated as it
turned out-that the English competitors
had chance.
The excitement, which Is increasing, is
quite In another direction. and the pros,
and "antis" Of automobilism are waxing
very wroth against each other,
The pros We're confident that what
they termed the scnseless and outrageous
order excluding the electric, as well as
the petrol driven automobile from Hyde
Park during the afternoon parades would
on representation to the House Of Cords
be rescinded. Now they are furious that
1t is not.
1t was Lord Rosslyn who champoned
the cause of the pro-automobilists In tito
Lords, as far as electric brouGhams were
concerned. but Lord Windsor the first
Commissioner of Works. was adamnrt IN
refusing to see difference between the
silent, non-smellng electric4and other
automobiles complained Of chiefly for
their SMELL and SO the anti-automobllists
were delighted. and are rnanlfesting their
delight to such a degree through the
medium Of the press that the pros are
naturally all the more exasperated at the
check that has been put upon automobile
ism in Hyde Park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
.SWEDEs THOUGHT TYLER
!. .C!0usl!!N!. !! ] PRESIDENT Pr
Liebler Manager Received al
Every Village With Addresses
By Mayors.
Special Gable to The Times Dispatch and nd

: = A
Special Cable to The Times Dispatch and
New York Herald. J 35 la3 IN
!(Copyright, by the New York Herald Coz
PARIS. July S.-Mr. u. G. Tyler man
5ager OF the Liebler Theatrical Company,
has Just returned to Paris after twenty
thousand kilometre automobile tour ex-
tending over France. Italy. Switzerland,
Germany. Denmark, Norway and Eng
land.
& He was the first automobilist to cross
Norway, from Christians to Cliristiania,
passing many districts where the natives
had never seen an automobile. Women
fell on their knees to pray as the machine
passed, looking on the monster as a. vis-
.itation of heaven.
The report spread that he was cousin
Of President Roosevelt, and he was re-
5ceived in consequence with high honors.
At every village addresses We're read 10
him by the mayors. his approaching al :
rival being announced by telephone from
village to village.
His entry into Berlin was marked by n
peculiar incident. Thirty miles befora
reaching the city he came up with big
red automobile, which,. after an exciting
race, he overlook near the gates, whea
he found he had been racing with the
Kaiser's automobile. Mr.. Tyler leaves
for America July 10th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
HOW COUNT GOT OUT
OF PAYING BIG BILL

Especial Cable to Tho Times Dispatch and
New York Heraid.o
(Gopyright by the New York Herald Coz
Cnstries has just utilized In novel man
Iner n provision Of French law, which en-
empts recognized spendthrifts from la
bility to pay their debts unless their legal
guardians approve the expenditures.
y The owner sof an. automobile garage pre-
sented bill for 1,4oOf. ($2sO), which he
considered excessive. Whom the creditor
brought suit. the counts lawyer argued
that the automobile was not q necessity
and tho counts guardian was. therefore,
justified In refusing to pay the bill.
Unable or unwilling to settle the point,
the Judge persuaded the parties to COM
promise for 700f. (sls0).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
.FROHMAN TALKS
0NP| PARTISAN. PLAY
His Verdict on Oberammergau
Event is. Not Altogether
Favorable.
PEASANTS ARE AROUSED. 60
Much Disnlayed at Production Of
Play in Other
Cities.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch and
New York Herald.
Copyright, by the New York Herald Coz
LONDON. July S.-Mr. Daniel Froh-
man is the first American have seen In
Lordon SO far who has attended the
peasants play at Oberammergau this
summer. His verdict is not altogether
favorable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frohman haW, been trav-
cling In Belgium, Germany ard switzer-
land, and were in Munich two weeks.
play at Oberammergau.' sail Mr..
Frohman, rs combination OF the Pas
sion play and the story Of David and
Saul. 1t is called THE School of the
Cross" 1t was well rendered, but is
rather prosy and undramatic. though lu1
fminous from Biblical point Of view,
and made Interesting by the introduction
OF living tableaux from the we'll known
Passion play, which began with the entry
I OF Christ into Jerusalem and ended with
the final catastrophe on the cross.
This gave the production special inter-
est. inasmuch as those who have not seen
the Passion play were able to get a
:
think this is shrewd from the money point
( OF view, as the thrifty villagers hoped to
draw money to their Golfers, the ten
years interval between the Passion play
performances being too long to wait.
But, ms In the case of 'Parsifal' at
Beyreuth the Oberammergau folk are
much disturbed by the fact thatet the Pas
sion play is now producel in other places
on the Continent They nre rs much dis
mayed as Frau Wagner was MS TO the
financial effect of this cncroachment on
their right of presumption. Still none can
render the great work so effectively rs
these peasant folk, whoSnrc not the hum
BILE impersonators the quito. world thinks
them, but intelligent, unsophistcatcd,
devout people, and living simple lives,
but, withal, prosperous.
"These performances continue till Sep.
tember. twice u week. and will doubtless
divide interest in that part of the world
with the annual Wagner cycles In oppo-
sition to Beyreuth. sun, when I saw the
performances there were many empty
seats.'
4 Mr.. and Mrs, Frohman sailed to-day on
the Philadelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
+ RENCH TORNADO
WRECKED ! | / HOUSES
Many Residences Blown Away
in Provinces, But Nobody
Was Killed.
BAD WEATHER in PARIS
Rush Of Americans Ito Capital,
However, Continues 70 Be
Enormous.
BAD WEATHER IN PARIS

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch and
New York Herald.)
Copyright, by the New York Herald Coz
PARIS. July s-stormy weather has
been experienced In Paris this week. and
though the great event. the international
cup race was not Influenced by meteoro-
logical conditions. their effect has been
generally unfavorab BILE to- sporting andsso-
ciety reunions. 4
Sunday, It is true. was wonderfully
bright. and people were able to sport
their summer finery with safety The
following day was extremely hot, and
somewhat cloudy. The same conditions
obtained Tuesday. until evening, when a
storm with heavy rain burst over the
city. Wednesday was extremely gloomy,
the afternoon being showery while a
3drenching rain fell in the evening, ac-
companicd by rapid fall in the tempera-
sture. s8s @
These vagaries of the weather affected
the dog show, held at the fashionable
club in the Bois. adversely. for many OF
the fair exhibitors sacrificed their chances
in their various sets rather than risk
their toillettes. A dull and cool morning
on Thursday was followed, by bright
afternoon, admirably suited for the cer-
mony accompanying the translation OF
the body of the American naval hero,
Paul Jones, which. on leaving the
church was greeted with brilliant
burst of sunshine. Light showers later
IN the evening proved, however. that
conditions were still stormy and unset
tied.
Damage From Storms.
In the provinces much damage was
caused by storms. Sixty houses were
swept away by tornado ut cernay and
the grain crops IN the Department Du
Nord suffered considerably. In every d.
recton trees were uprooted. Near st.
Maixent, where the barracks, college,
church. and railway station were struck
by lightning, troops were requistioned to
clear tho roads Of branches and tree
trunks.
The tramcar service was stopped at
Lyons by rain and hail. Railway COM
munication was much hindered all over
France. There has been no loss Of life
reported.
In spite Of the unsettled weather res
taurants In the Bois and Champs Elysees
have been crowded and Americans have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
CHICKEN EATERS
GET 'TC|0|:|.N||!S|IU!I|MPT 0 5 ] TlON'
Big Food Scare Sends
London Into a Panic
of Fright. !,
PHYSICIANS SAY
DANGER is GREAT.
Public Feeling Awakened to
What May Have Been Cause
Of Case Of tuberculosis.
cot11rnissior.Will Make
a Thorough In
vestigation.
Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch and
vnr

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch and
New York Herad)
Copyright, by the New York Herald Coz q
E LONDON, July s.-There seems 10 be
no end TO the scares raised in London
about poisonous matter of some sort or
other lurking In delcacies of the table.
Last year 1t was the oyster which was
condemned by reason Of numerous foul
beds upon which they were kept.
Now even more necessary article of
diet has been condemned for something
worse than the trouble for which the oys-
ter was driven from the dinner table.
4 Thirty per cent. OF the poultry reared
! in this, country and subsequently, served
up at table, have suffered from some form
or other Of tuberculosis. This Is the
startling statement made by poultry
expert when asked his opinion regarding
the report that the Royal Commission
now considering the whole subject OF
tuberculosis was about to consider the
question Of tuberculosis in poultry.
1t Is not new suggestion BY any
means 1t has been dwelt upon before at
meetings of the medical faculty, but 1t is
only now that commission is about
to take the matter into serious con-
sideration that public feeling has been
awakened to what may have been the
cause Of many cases of consumption.
The authority quoted above offers the
comforting Information to lovers of poul-
try that such diseases as roup. wet roup,
swelled head, dropsy of the wattles,
gapes, liver disease and pip. all of which
are the bane of the poultry farmer ara
merely different forms of tuberculosis
and there are districts in England Y
says an official of the National Poultry
Organization society, where 1t is i'm
fpossible to carry on poultry farming,
owing to the presence of the germs of
tuberculosis in the soil. I have frequently
seen in the best poultry stores and in
restaurant windows skinny birds which
to the expert. eye obviously have had
tuberculosis.
Personally I consider there is great
danger to the public health in thousands
Of yards where poultry is reared under
the most filthy conditions. and birds from
most of these find their1way to the Lon
don market" Fl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-09
BIG FRENCH LOTTERY
HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch and
New York Hernld)
Copyright by the New York Herald Coz
PARIS. July S.-The biggest lottory In
France for many years has just been nu-
thorlzed and subscribed to. The number
of tickets is one and n half Million cost
Ing 2Of each. There will be over two hun
dred thousand prizes. three Of 1000, ,OOOf.,
one of 5O0,000f. and several OF 20OOOOf.,
l0O,00Of. and 50.o00f.
The total prizes are over 1900, ,0OOf.
(s3.0oOGoO). The profits Will be distributed
10 the charitable associations of tho presr
in F.1Iis OF the departments.