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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05

Articles of incorporation. of the Chi
| cago, Wisconsin and South Dakota Rail.
way Company were filed with the Sec
retary OF State at Pierre, South Dakota
last week. The purpose of the company,
as set forth in the articles, is the con-
struction OF line of road from Virouua.
Wisconsin to Pierre, South Dakota.
The construction of several other lines
in South Dakota is being contemplated,
and this year promises to be record
breaker in railroad building in that
state, as we'll as in the DEVELOPMENT of
its great resources.
Railroad men, financial men and busi-
ness men are wide awake to the great
resources and advantages that state has
to offer, and are placing themselves in a
position to get the benefit of the natural
wealth of the state, and of the great in
crease in vaiues of land and real pro-
perty of every kind.
South Dakota has become a great
state Held back for some years by the
report, which had gained credence, that
it was an arid region, it has during the
last 10 years steadily pushed forward to
the front rank. It has been no boom
but its progress and prosperity is based
upon its natural wealth and the faith
and understanding its people had of it's
conditions.
It's soil is rich, deep, black loan,
underlaid by clay. The climate is pleas
ant, healthful and invigorating. More
than II incnes of rain falls in the five
growing months, east of the Missouri,
based on the government reports for the
the past twenty years. The average
fsRfa ic oil INrrk al nov.
NAL mean temperature for January and
February being II degrees above zero.
The farmers no longer raise wheat only,
but are feeding cattle and hogs and going
extensively into dairying Creameries
are being built in every neighborhood
and farming in South Dakota is most
satisfactory at presen' and promising
for the future.
The South Dakota farmer Is most pros
porous and government bank reports
show that South Dakota heads the list
of all sta tes In per capita bank deposits
South Dakota has the richest farmer in
the United States, Mr.. /. d. Smith, who
lives at Madison in that state and has
made ft,5O0,000 in fourteen years by
farming and in farm property.
The best way to provide for old age
or for your children is to invest in farm
lands. Ii You put your money in land
it is safe. Bank failures cannot effect
the money you have invested in land
nor can it be stolen. A farm in South
d kota will yield you 10 per cent. on
your investment annually, and the in
crease in value will be 20 per cent. at
least per year.
A life insurance policy is a good in
vestment but how much better is an
investment in a farm? For a young
man the west is the place to start out
on land that will make him well off
IN few years by its increase in value
not on eastern land that has already
reached its full value
There is no question that land is the
best investment that can be made, but
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
Seedless Apple Wins g King.

We take the following from the Re-
cord. Herald of March 2Sth.
Delicious. The best apple | ever
tasted" In this language King Edward
of England sounded the praise of the
Colorado seedless apple. Incidentally
he issued an order that the delicacY be
served at court dinners whenever such
apples can be had. Four fine specimens
OF the fruit were sent last week by J.
F. Spencer of Grand Junction, Col, to
London. One was sent to the king and
the Others were sold at auction for char
ity, bringing sixty shilling each, or at
tire rate Of s., 900 bushel the highest
price ever paid for apples.
Mr.. Spencer was formerly a resident
of Vernon county, residing near Spring
Vile
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
PROMINENT PIONEER DIES,

At his home near Readstown, on Sun
day morning, occurred the death of
venerable Thomas Flanagan at the age
of So years. Long and honorable has
been his residence in Vernon county,
extending back to 1856. In town and
county affairs Mr.. Flanagan was for
many years active, giving commend
able service and good Judgment. He
was man of intelligence and progress
sive ideas. He was born in Ireland,
coming to America in 1S41, making two
trips to California to prosecute mining
interests, before locating permanently
here. Mr. Flanagan leaves to revere his
memory family of grown sons and
daughters Funeral services and inter
ment took place at Rising Sun Catholic
church on Monday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05

Mrs J. Henry Tate lie i'll with Eneu'
monia.
Mrs E. w. Hazen is spending a few
days in Milwaukee.
The eighth grade pupils are doing
some good work in debating.
Mfs A. l.. Russell is receiving a
visit from her sister from Melvina,
Hamilton Bolstad went to Westhy
to work in the store of Druggist Onseth'
"A physical culture class of ladies
has been formed under instruction OF
Miss Hanna.
Miss RILEY. teacher Of fourth grade
OF the city schools, spent her vacation
ut her home in Genoa.
The NJ. f. Aid society will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. N. d. Nc
Lees, Wednesday, April 18th.
Mrs. Maud RumneIl and son Will
lam of Dee Moines, Iowa are visiting at
the home of Andrew Baldwin.
Mrs. Frank Williams and children
snent last week at Westby Her par
entg Mr.. and Mrs. Paulson, are prepar-
ing 70 celebrate their fiftieth aunlVer-
saTy.
"A fine line Of novelties suitable for
Faster gifts, will be displayed at the
sale, Saturday, April 22d The ladies
Of the Congregational church are max
inc extensive preparations for this event.
State lecturer for the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union, Miss Lois
Rossen of Eau Claire, entertained two
annreciative audiences from the Metho'
dist pulpit last Sunday, speaking on
PRACTICAL Christian temperance. She is
a lady of pleasant address and did full
cradit 10 her subject The evening
meeting was a union Of the churches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
NJ. W. A. cony sntion.

A county convention of Modern Wood.
men was held in this city, today. The
convention was called to order at II
o'clock and after electing D. o. Mahon-
ey, chairman, and Adolph Surenson, Sc
cetary, and the appointment of Messrs-
Frank Davis, Retreat, Martin Motley,
Ontario, B. E. Aiken, Hillsboro as
committee on credentials, adjournment
was taken until o'clock p IN.
, the afternoon session d. o. Mahon.
ey and L. e. Aiken were chosen dele
gates to the state convention to be held
at Superior and A. d. Helgeson, city.
and Daniel Davis, Purdy, alternates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05

The nay barn or Tom Olson = farm in
Liberty, was destroyed on Tuesday last.
The dwelling house Of II II Russell.
near De-, was totally destroyed about
the noon hour, Last Friday. A portion
Of the household effects on the ground
door was saved
On Tuesday Of last week, the farm
house Of Peter Shear, near Trippville,
was consumed by deyOuring flames and
little Of its contents was rescued.
On Dach Ridge, in the town Of Frank
lin, last Friday afternoon, the house of
Hellick Peterson was burned. Most of
its contents was saved
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05

The big show, Friday, evening this
we K.
Remember to get package of that
Saturday candy.
An april fool" Eoungster cam to
the home of G. A. Christianson.
-Laundryman 'Sing Kee" spe ut sev-
eral days at Madison last week.
Mrs. J. M. Nuzum is visiting VIM.
E. NuZum and family at Tomah.
--Ex-County Treasurer Lier wac in
the city from Coon Valley, yesterday.
Sure! It's Friday this week. The big
no me talent, the 'Shadowed Window. "
"A. A. Peterson sold his German
Goa ch stallion to Jacob Hauge of Con
- The 'Darkened Window" the big
hom 9 talent, Opera house, Friday even
ing.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Glenn,
Monday morning last, six-pOunc
daughter.
Get package of that Saturday candy
at Williams & Cos for 29c. Sold only
Saturday"
"A drama of absorbing interest ard
heart throbs. The 'Darkened Window, "
Friday evening.
You can have your choice of fifteen
grades Of shingles at John E. Nuzums,
the Lumberman.
Rural Driver ''Shed" Stout expert
enced runaway on Saturday, injuring
q horse somewhat.
DR.. w. NJ Trowbridge was called
at Victory to see Mrs W. A. Hodge,
who is in feeble health.
-Corliss Francis Bulger and his big
hat,oa faI nf nnpra bnn5gs
Friday evening, this week.
-Thos Christianson went to Bow
bells, North Dakota, to put in the sum
mer on his land homestead.
Grant Pierce re-occupies his resi-
dence this week. Otto Davis moving TO
the Mork house in Second ward. =
Deputy County Clerk Moore and
wife visited with the parents of the
former near La Fargo during the past
week
WHAT become {" the old-fashioned
fellow who worriei. about taking off his
woolens for fear of filling an untimely
grave2
Get your seats early because there
is going to be big crowd THE Dark
ened Window" at the Opera house this
week, Friday.
The two dancing cl abs Of the city
held joint party on Monday night al
Opera house, and most pleasant gath
ering it was.
"A barn on the farm Of John Slime
in the southeastern corner of .Viroqus
town, was struck by lightning during
Mondays storm.
Our Genoa correspon dent reports
the sudden death of vetera John Lati
mer at that place. He passed away
without warning from heart trouble.
M J. and Frank Sallander have
purchased about seventy-se ven acres of
Nels Solversons farm, at Retreat, for
merly owned by Bates Bros. Tolrud &
Sandsmark negotiated the sale.
/ Hand painted Easter cards, be1uti
( ful doilies. sleeve protectors and goot
I things to eat are few of the many de
I sirable things which will be offered 70
sale by Congregational Aid society, Sat
urdsy, April 22d.
4 Regular meeting of the ViroQui
{ Board Of Trade, Thursday evening
+ April 6. Important business: to elec
I new officers. TO make preliminary al
l rangements for Fourth of July cele
4 bration and to consider the question Q
Il recognizing the association all men
/ bers and others interested in the ad
YsnceIaent Of the citv Of Viroqua shoul
attend e. z. DAHL, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
ESTABLISHED 1855
NEW RAILROAD FROM VIROOUA, WIS
CONSIN. TO PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA.

it is how to get the best land for the
least money that might not be known,
Most land buyers prefer to deal direct
with the owner of the land, they want
to bargain with him and probably in
that way secure better terms and prices.
But it has been difficult for them to find
the owners, who wish to sell.
EGELAND's LAND AGENCY of ST.
Paul, Minnesota, represent land owners.
whose lands are for sale and who have
listed their lands witt. them. Egelands
Land Agency aims to bring buyer and
seller together. They do not own land
that they are try to sell, but want
buyers for land lis by owners, They
give you the owne name and address
ana you can bare =. with the owner.
Ihey Will advise 5 as to railroad rates
ana arrange to z ng You together so
tnat you can ma % 7our own deal If
you want to br = ind anywhere at the
IoWesG net price z 'ect from Cwner, fill
out the lower bl 5 and mail it to them
at once, g
Ii you wish p III your land at your
own price, hll 2 the upper blank and
mail it at once.
Egeland's Land Agency, 7I0.711
N. Y. Life Building, st. Paul.
| desire to sell my land in Town
ship No. Range No. .
county OF. f....... State OF
Please send me your plan without
cost to me.
Following is description. .......
Cash Price
Naihe' Observation-Disclosures.
-Auuress. INSTRUMENTATION.
...........
.''..'.,,......
Egeland's Land Agency, 7iO.711 !:
N. Y. Life Building, st. Paul.
desire to buy land according to ::
your plan in the
part of. ....................
(Glve name of State.)
Near what town. n.......
Improved or unimproYed?
About what price $.......... s.
t99lo ''''''''. ..,.....,......... :.
Address. .............
''''''''''..'''... ........... 80. !.
BARGAIN IN SOUTH DAKOTA LANDS.
EGELAND's LAND AGENCY has
listed a fine farm of 800 acres in Dav
County, South Dakota. 1t Is in a pros
porous Norwegian settlement. Luth.
eran church on corner. Two miles from
country store and cooperative creamery
lO0 acres under cultivation. This year
90 acres wheat and so acres barley, one
halt OF this crop goes to buyer and will
bring at present prices ana average
yield about $1,000 This is a bargain
$17.00 per acre
Day county is in the Northeastern
part Of South Dakota and one of the best
cou1ties in the state, land selling from
f25 90 to $50 90 per acre.
Write at once to John Bowers, Waseca,
Minnesota, the owner, or to
EGELAND'S LAND AGENCY,
st. Paul, Minnesota.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
DELINQUENT TAX INCREASES.
No Town or Village Makes cisar Sweep ia Tax
Collections.

County Treasurer Berge has had final
settlement witd all towns and village
treasurers in the county. Not a pre-
clnct shows a clear payment as has been
the case in past years with numerous
towrs and villages Notwithstanding
this the delinquent tax returned is $685.
So less than last year Following are
the comparisons between last season and
this;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
A VERY QUIET ELECTION
vIRoouA WILL TAKE THE DRINK HABIT
AGAIN
Lieense Carried by Forty two Msiority-MOst Quiet
Election for YearS-0utside Election Notes.

The city Of Viroqua has never expert
enc ed more quiet election day than
Tuesday. There was but one ticket in
the field and the only issue was that of
the question whether or not saloon
licenses shall be granted the ensuing
year. The decision of last year was re-
versed by q marked majority There
was no excitement and very little com
melt on the question The question
was settled blythe following vote:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
AppreciatlYe AssIstauce Given

thank the business men and others
Of Viroqua for their liberal contribu-
tions to aid me in obtaining relief at the
La Crosse hospital. Also thank Mr. n.
J, Krogan for soliciting such aid. II
came to me wholly unexpected.
ANNA FJOSNE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
90 TO Mrs. Norris for children's mats.

Wanted, married man to work on
dairy farm. Inquire of C. V. Porter
Millinery showing at Mrs. Norris.
4 superb collection Of model hats. Every
attractive design conceived for this sea-
on is in my millinery store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
ON LICENSE.
The following officers were elected ii

tAC IAb1
Justices-s. r. Pollard, squire Toney
Aldermen--First ward, j. T. rher; Ser
ond ward, Geo. II. Clarke ThiI~ ..rd. W f.
Garrett,
Second ward, J. Henry Tate; Third ward,
Daniel Wise.
There was considerable scratching,
but nothing approaching sufficient to
change the verdict of the regular eau
Gus nominations.
The woman vote on state and county
superintendent was light in the city,
only about thirty ladies availing them
selves of that privilege and prerogative.
SCATTERING ELECTION BRIEFS.
Henry L. Gardner and D. 0. Mahoney
were, respectively, reelected superinten-
dent of schools and county Judge, with
out position.
Very little reliable news has been re-
ceived from the county. We have only
brief returns, but they indicate that
there will be number of new faces in
the membership of the next county
board, and quite a number OF former
members come again to the public SER
vice.
In Christians E. B. Homstad was
elected chairman by one majority over
Carl J. Hovde.
The chairmanship in Kickapoo was d
tie between L. o. Thompson and Isaiah
Guist, the latter winning on draw.
In Liberty William Oliver was elected
chairman by 2S over Warren Fish who
polled 26 votes, and *. Mattison "a.
On the question of license Readstown
voted against bv q majority, Ontario
against by majority. De Soto is tie
on the subject Hamburg town voted
against license by 12 majority.
La Fargo, like Viroqua, reversed its
action of last year, and declared in favor
of licensing saloons.
The vote generally throughout the
country districts vas unusually light,
owing probably to bad roads.
The vote for state superintendent Of
public instruction was not one-hah the
usual poll. The city of Viroqua and five
other towns and villag es heard from give
Cary 534, Salisbury 1856 1t is quite pro-
bable that Superintendent Cary carried
the county by 1900 to 1900. His election
in the state is quite probable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-04-05
pRsr GRADE TOBACCO MUSLIN
at 81 and 81 cents

at - and 81 cenLs
l. l.. Crown heavy sheeting -. 4tc
a. bleached sheeting ........,. q C
"A Lonsdale bleeched sheeting. &c
"a unbIaachea sheeting. ........ 19c
At Lindemann's during the re gani-
zation sale
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
cHELsEA.


The union MAS exercises at the
town hall Monday evening were largely
patronized aud enjoyed BY all Two large
trees we're btrdenei with useful and val
liable presents. and II. T. Bryant dis
played his ability as Santa Claus in a
pleasing aud satisfactory manner.
Alr. and Mrs. ~. +. Redlon Of Straf-
ford were in town Monday as were also
C. L. Spear and Z. Fl. Williams Of West
eorinth, president and secretary respec-
lively Of the Peoples Telephone Co., also
Eugene +. Dsnsmore Of Orange
Deputy sheriff B. H. Adams, Jr., AMI
William Robbins were in Montpelier
Tuesday on business.
Miss Mary Scales returned to Mont
pelier Tuesday after short vacation
spent here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Willis Scales.
VIII Boardwav Of Claremont, y. r..
and Charles Boagdway Of Barre City
spent Xmas with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dustin Boardway
circuit and Frank Bixby drove % head
|of cattle, which they bought last week
in this and adjoining towns, To South
Royalton Tuesday, to be shipped by
John B. Goodrich
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Local Happenings Tersely Told for Busy
Readers.
See Abbott's eIearanee ale.

See Abbott's clearance sale.
Elmore's dancing school will meet
Friday January s.
See the special in sewing machines at
Fits for $t2.95.
G. McAIlister went to Albany, n. X,
today on VISIT
K. r. Sawyer went to Bradford today
to visit friends.
Abbott's clearance sale starts Tues
day, December Goth.
A. Tomasi went to st. Adams this
| morning on business.
w N, Holden went TO Mortified this
afternoon on business.
TIntrimmed felt hats at half price this
week at Mrs. shcpard's.
6. II. Bacon OF Chelsea was among the
visitors in the city yesterday.
Tuesday, December 26th, Is the first
day Of Abbott's clearance sale.
Those new spring waists at Fits are
beauties and are selling already.
Roller skating al the Pavilion Thurs
day and Friday, afternoon and evening
Mrs. G. II. Wilkie went ia Newport
this morning, Tor q few days visit with
relatives.
Otto Lewis returned to Concord, N.
III, today, after a few days visit at
his home in this city
Mrs James Marion went to Buriing
ton this afternoon to enter the Fanny
Allen hospital for treatment.
Spaulding and Waterbury high viii
play basketball in the Young Mems club
gymnasium Thursday evening at $50.
The homogeneous Of the Barre opera
house and Hale's theatre took ont III
censes at the city clerks office today.
Al parties owing the firm Of Parker
y Tassie are requested To call and settle
their accounts a. once, in order to en-
able settlement TO be made Of the
firms affairs.
One Of the most unique calendars Of
tie year Il that being distributed BY r.
I'M. Hooker q Co, the Illustration being
that Of ain Indian woman with her pa
poose. II is burnt work.
BERTHE M. Hutchius returned Saturday
might from Bangor, Maine, where he has
been working for XVI G. Jones for the
PAST eight months, to spend his Christ
mas vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. p. Hutchine Of Cutler Corner
air. and Mrs. ". G. Jones ard two
daughters, Bessie and wis, left last
evening for Egan. South Dakota, where
they win spend six weeks visiting Mrs.
Jones' two sisters, whom she has not
seen for eighteen years. The sisters
married Sherburne brothers, nephews of
the late Rev. ]. A. sherbulnc Of Barre.
The Red Men held their annual cleo.
ton OF officers Last evening and chose
the following to be their chief warriors
FOR the ensuing year Sachem, George
Cormaek: senior sycamore, Walter Nor
gan; Junior sycamore, Ira Wright: chief
IL records. Aiffed Robertson; keeper of
wampum, ~. Russell; collector Of
vampum. Alexander Ross; prophet. Alex
AfcCaskell.
The following officers WIRE elected at
The regular meeting Of Vincitia Lodge
knights OF Pythias, last evening: Chan
Eeellor commander, r E. Robinson; vice
chancellor. G. Z. Converse; prelate, w.
+. Duthic; keeper of records and seal
SP VI. Carr master of finance. j. L. Wal,
lace master 81 cSchequer, G. n. Swasey
master at arms, " G. Kenyon; master
& work II. &. f.add.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Will Decline TO Accept.

Boston, Dee. 27.A President Henry M.
Whitney yesterday informed the board
|of directors Of the Boston chamber OF
commerce that he wprll decline TO ae-
|cept a reelection as president OF the
chamber for Tho year Beginning Jan. i.
M. Whitney said in On interview after
the MEETING:
Il have declined reelection to she pre-
|sidency Of thee hamber Of commerce,
partly for the reason that | desire to
be free to do any political work which
might desire to undertake.
IN The last state election Mr.. Whitney
was Democratic candidate for lieuten-
ant governor on reciprocity platform.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
TAKEN TO INSANE ASYLUM.
Prison offieials Think Benjamin viii
liams Is Insane.

Waterbury, Dee 81 supt w IS.
Lowell Of the state prison at Windsor
brought benjamin Williams. recently
convicted Of murder in the second degree
for the killing Of Police Officer James
Metfrath III Burlington. here to he state
hospital for the insane for confinement.
Since his Incarceration Mt Windsor the
prison officials have not been able TO
get Williams to speak and they haVe
brought him here ON the supposition that
he is insane Il viii be remembered
TINT Williams was taken To the ASYLUM
previous 70 his trinI fof observation and
il was decided at thst time that he was
shamming insanity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27

Movement Started to Secure Erection Of
Government Building.

Richfora. Dee. PA start toward 4
government building for this village has
been made in 4 quiet way. AZ least
three members Of the Vermont congress.
ional delegation have been interviewed
in relation to the matter and they ex-
press an interest II the movement. and
is likely that 4 bill Tor d federal build.
ing here, to accommodate the post .ollice,
customs business, and the Chinese deten-
ton shed may BE introduced in Congress
This session. The government is now
renting three different buildings 10 az.
commodatc these three departments, ana
AL d the rental would be saved ii there
was federal building il addition TO tho
desirahility OF concentrating the business
q tic government under one roof,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
9 To-norrow'' at Fits
THURSDAY BARGAINS.

day Of the week Bargains
Bargains" account 70 big rusEes this day.
taking from stock Towels Handembrodd Linen
worth from fifteen
regularly. everything
OF
including Paper Cutters
table and
day, o close, a half and less
The balance Standard so Books Of the best
%
'f sss'' HOMER Fits "s sA ssm s. s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27

Don't 80 with cold feet this winter,
when you can get French Kip shoes
{nstle to measurel, lined with sheep
skin md warranted to shed water. Fit
Guaranteed. All leather and rubber
work warranted, 1t Moses Charlton
neau's, under Phelps brothers hardware
store, Gordon block