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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Bre'rRabbit and Mrs. Hen.

1t looas as If the English were finding
substitutes for beef without going over
to vegetarianism; In 1895 the imports
of dead rabbits from Australia into the
United kingdoni aggregated Is, All, 24S
pounds, valued at 81, 535, S3S; in 1904
they were 50. IA, ,176 pounds, valued at
81, 799, 45'. The imports of fresh and
cured beef into the United Kingdom
amounted TO 800 $50, 064 pounds In 1896
and 5d5, TAO 1856 pounds in 1904 The
imports of live cattle in the two years
referred TO were about the same-in the
neighborhood of $50, 600 pounds; but the
imports of poultry and game showed q
gain, though not so large a gain as in
Australian rabbits. For poultry and
game figures were not in pounds, but in
value-for 1896, So, 433, 200 and for 1904,
-, 923, ,S79. American exports of beef to
Great Britain have remained practically
stationary during the decade, and the
inference is that the English, who used
to be the greatest beef eaters in the
world, are now trying to keep mp on
other things.
Chickens and rabbits are well enough
in their way, but they are an inadequate
substitute for this roast beef of old
England They are an inadequate SUBJ
stitute for the beef which the United
Kingdom was wont to import from the
United States. Perhaps the high taxes
which the Englishmen are obliged to
pay as result of the South African war
have some relevancy to the phenomenon
that Englishmen who were accustomed
to line their stomachs with roast beef
are contenting themselves with rabbits
and chickens. .-Ex.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Sand or Written 10 the Censor

Il. w. Hepler, Ell Dorado SPRING.
Missouri; MY car of emigrant movea'
bles arrived here alright, being almost
a week on the road Everything In good
shape the weather Ia fine; plowing ami
seeding In full blast. This country is not
ed as the land of the big red apple.
think il is true by the orchards | have
seen. Eldorado Springs Is noted as u
health resort on account OF the mineral
water. Am inclined to think so as 1t
tastes different from any ever drank.
People come here from all over the
country. They have here what they
call the nine wonders these are springs
of water { nine different kinds that
come out of the ground within ten feet
of each other, IL is said that this place
was so healthy nat the first person was
killed to start the first cemetery But
this will not vouch for
j. J. Marshall, i4abaIge The cattle
on my North Dakota ranch have been
fed hay only about one week during tho
entire winter SO mild has been the
weather there that they have rustled
on the prairie and ara in good condition.
There Is TO be great rush 10 Dickinson
and adjoining counties the coming sea
son. | am on my way there now. Ok
pecting To remain a month. till my son
goes ont to take charge.
Postmaster aoodell mir EckhsTt
and nyself each had tho pleasure "
having $50. 900. 900 In our possession for
q short time during our recent visit
through the east. While in the treas.
ury department we were allowed TO
handle bundle of currency composed
of 1000 FIVE Thousand dollar bills. And
it didn't really make so large bundle
as one might be led to imagine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
DO THE PEOPLE WANT 1T?
A Ves Important Problem on Municipal
Lighting.

At a recent meeting of the city coun-
Gil an ordinance was adopted submit.
ting TO the voters of Viroqua the "dues.
ton of ownership of the electric li0L =
ing of the city, the same TO be voted
upon at the municipal election ne,tt
Tuesday.
The indefnitehess Cf the prca1sition
on Its face at least, without any intelli-
gent public discussion, on q matter of
such magnitude, is indeed strange. So
far as the CENSOR has been advised
there has been no presentation of facts
and figures, In the council or before the
larger constituency, the public Then
how Is the average citizen to Judge of
the merits or demerits of municipal
lighting2 The Inauguration of such a
system might possibly be the right step
for Vlroqua, aud it might be the extreme
opposite. One thing seems patent-that
the people ought not to take this step
without having considered we'll the pro-
position in all it's ramifcations.
To our way of thinking, the ordinance
20 adopted - not sufficiently definite
Following is the sum and substance of
il,
That the question of ownership of the
electric lighting of said city, be and the
same is hereby ordered to be submitted
to the voters at the coming municipal
election to be held on the Bird day OF
April, 1906
The city clerk is hereby ordered to
give the legal notice of the submission
Of said question.
And 1t is further ordained that the
city clerk prepare the ballot in accord.
ance with section 80 of the statutes of
1898. which requires the ballot on city
questions to be prepared at the foot of
the official ballot.
And be it further ordained that the
ballot shall read as follows
First. For city ownership of electric
of the city Of Viroqua.
Second Against city ownership Of
electric lighting Of city of Viroaua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Close of a Busy Life.

Dier N, Tripp, one of the early settlers
of Hillsboro township. died at his home
at Trippville on Monday, after an illness
of two weeks. An injury which he sus-
tanned several weeks since, was the
cause Of his death. Mr.. Tripp came to
Vernon county from New York in 1851
and founded the place which bears his
name. He was born in Nassau, N. Y,
in 1896 At the ti1e of bis coming to
Vernon county he was without funds,
only having ten cents in his pocket,
which ne gave away and commenced
work at nine dollars per month to earn
himself a home. Mr.. Tripp has been
merchant, postmaster and mill owner
for many years, He built the first mill
in 1861 and 1899 and commenced in the
mercantile business in 1S71.-Hillsboro
Gav,ts.vy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
From the Viola Iptelligencer. /

E. r. Cushman sold portion Of his
Viola farm to win Hill for 81, 900 and
Mr.. Hill win move his family TO Viola
o. G. Grim has been employed for
another year rs butter maker for the
Viola Creamery company. MIR. Grim is
a very successful butter maker and his
butter topped the Chicago market last
season.
A young married man here is likely
to go to the asylum on account of wor-
rying over the problem of why the
putting of ring on wOman's third
finger places himself forever under her
thumb.
The citizens of Viola were aroused
from their peaceful slumbers after one
o'clock Sunday morning by the whistle
of the excelsior mill and the ringing of
the fire bell caused by blaze in the dry
ing room in the excelsior plant which,
but for the timely discovery of the same
would have consumed the entire plant
and an immense quantity of excelsior
bolts Some thirty men responded
promptly, but in their haste all but two
neglected to take with them anything
with which to assist in battling with
the flames. The plant is equipped with
fire protection and prompt action by
those present soon had the fire extin-
guished with little or no damage. Mr..
Habighorst Is thankful to those who so
kindly assisted and helped 10 save the
factory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Notable Farm Sale.

The fine Risk farm and residence
property lying Just north OF this city
and within the limits. was sold a week
ago Monday, by Rlaina y Rnsk to
Chas Moore of Manning, who takes pos.
session April lst The farm at present
consists Of 120 acres, the portion lying
10 the west across the road, having been
sold several year ago. This makes Mr..
Moore the owner and operator OF two
large farms and his friends will wish
him success in his enlarged field Of en-
deavor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Take Notice.

After April 1st, until further notice
the Avalanche Roller Mills will only
grind on Tuesday and Friday Of each
week. But grists will be taken in and
delivered on other days Should more
come than can be ground on above days
it will be ground on the following day
l will keep or hand all kinds of whole
and ground feed at flS per ton, also corn
meal, graham and whole wheat -four
Feed grinding at 5 cents per sack. Give
me call. G. A. COREY, Proprietor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
A Surprise Party

On Wednesday night when Miss Ida
Newlun returned from l,er school to her
boarding place near VIM. nolana near
nell. ahe was surprised to find about ak
ty guests assembled in honor of her
twenty-fourth birthday quite NUN.
ber of school children were present
The Misses and Mr. Newlun of In Fargo
furnished music far tia evening Re-
freshments were served about twelve
o oclOck. The party broke mp At two.
Mise Newluu received over twelve dol
lars worth of presents. All report a very
good time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Creates a Large Dem and

The Gibson pictures offered by the
Milwaukee Sunday Free Press for the
past two Sundays created the largest
demand FOR the Free Press in the history
of that publication. There are eight
more subjects to appear and the way the
people have taken to the first two sub.
jects shows that an artistic supplement
Is in demand by the masses az we'll as
els sses. We again would advise our
friends 10 look up this offer, as the pic.
lures are printed on art paper ready for
framing and fne enough to adorn the
walls Of any holne. You can obtain the
Sunday Free Press with the picture at
FIVE cents a copy, or fifty cents for the
ten weeks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
MN Staiinn Aannt

I'D. NJ. Minshall has resigned as local
station agent Of the La Crosse & South
eastern railway. 20 take effect April lst,
and viii be succeeded hY Mr.. Chaa Yon.
kers OF La Crosse. The latter gentle.
man waa ttmekeeper on tho construction
crew while tho new road was being
built Mr. Minshall found the work of
the position growing too onerous TO be
assumed in connection with duties as
local manager for the United States ex-
press company and gave the latter Job
the preference.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
independent Candidates for City Officials.

1t is said that numerous citizens com
plain of some illegal votes being cast at
the late primary election The CENSOR
has no knowledge Of the truth of the
eta ement However, nomination
papers are being circulated for John f..
Nuzum as an independent candidate for
mayor Attorney c. II. Minshall az an
independent candidate for clerk and for
William Brandon as ar independent can
didate for alderman; in the First ward.
Perhaps other independent nominations
will he made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
PRETTY CLOSE TO A CLEANUP.
A Remarkable Showing in County Tax
Collections.

The promptness and closeness with
which taxes in Vernon county have been
meet this year is significant Of the pros
perity that prevails among our people.
Six towns and one village make no re-
turn of uncollected tax to Trea surer
Berge, on either real or personal proper
ty. 1t is an unusual showing and lust
about cuts in two the amount returned
last year, Following figures give the
comparison in this respect, Of the years
1905 and 1906:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
New psstor at Congregations Church.

Members Of the Congregational church
held a meeting last Thursday evening,
Four candidates were under c0nsidera.
tion; ReYs. Holp of Brodhead, Sarles
of Baraboo, Ralfe of Lancaster. Nc
Clelland of Milton. Rev. Sarles was
found to be the almost unanimous
choice of the congregation and it was
voted that q call be issued to him to be
come pastor of the church, MIR. Sarles
has accepted the call and will occupy
the pulpit Sunday, April Ssh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
No Closed Season for Foxes.

The county clerk has received several
letters lately, asking if there Is bonnty
on foxes and If So why they are protect
ed for season of the year, as they take
it their hunting license so states. Where
the word ''fox" is used on the back of
the license it mean fox squirrels" It
says grey, fox and black squirrels -
There is a bounty of s. on foxes and no
closed season. BERLIE MOORE,
Deputy County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
tFrom the Cashton Record

DR.. Hslverson is spending the week
in the west
At recent ruling of the supreme
court in the matter of the will of Mrs
Mary Paulson of Cashton, the will and
all conditions were pronounced valid.
Geo. NJ. Ssitz purchased the Frank
Heizsr meat market and will continue
the business in the future. Mr. Seitz is
worthy young man and Of good busi
ness ability and deserves a share of the
patronage Fritz Rudolph is employed
in the shop
1t is thought by the overseers of the
new tobacco warehouse that all sorting
and packing will be done in two weeks
At present there is stored away on the
second floor over g. 500 cases OF tobacco
lG tills this large room from floor to cell
ing Another new building or an al
dition ON the old one will certainly be
necessary next season If the crap i
handled In Caehton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28

Female help to do general homework.
Steady place If satisfaction is given.
Family of six including hired help. No
children. Please address
@. M. BUTT. Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
A Nest Egg for Treasurer Berae.

County Treasurer Berge has received
from State Treasurer Kempf $16, 744 o5
earned by our county asylum last year
This with the $3.50 for the five acres of
tobacco from the asylum farm makes
the handsome total of $17 494 05.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
De Laval Separatorx.

Are sold by Schauer Bros, Viola,
Wisconsin. Write us for catalogues
and lowest prices. We have something
that will interest Yon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
Millinery Opening Exbibil

On Friday and Saturday, March 30
and ~. Artistic design and teautiful
color effect will be seen in an almost
endless variety in hundreds of practical
styles. / extend to all a cordial invita-
ton to be present.
Mrs. L. G. NORRIS, Park hotel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
ATTENTION

Everybody is invited to attend the
meeting ST Opera hail, next Monday
evening, at eight o'clock, and express
their views on the vote to be taken as to
whether or not the city shall own
municipal lighting plant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
lFrnm tha HiIlsnnrn SentrY. |

The Hillsboro high school basket ball
team is making arrangements to attend
the state high school meet at Appleton
during the first week in April.
Mrs. Taylor of Harlem, Illinois, and
Mrs. Lindley of Reedsburg were here
last week visiting relatives and to at
tend family reunion held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Winterer on
March is, The occasion was the Sist
birthday of Mr. Winterer.
Harvey Wyman, son of Lester Wy
man, of Trippville, had one of his legs
badly cut by coming in contact with q
saw. 1t is said that the saw was not
securely fastened and in some way the
belt pulled it around against the boy.
A number of friends of Mrs. David
johnson gathered at her home, March
II and celebrated her Slst birthday.
The old lady was presented with bean
tiful shopping bag. Although Mrs.
Johnson is 81 years old, she is very spry
and does the greater part of her house
work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
PASS TO PEACEFUL SLUMBEF
IDA OGDEN.

!
News Of thu death of Miss Ida Ogden,
! E well known to the people of this vi
ci1;ty, came with all the sadness of sud.
! cen death, last Thursday evening. 1t
was not known that she was in any seri-
ious condition until the sad end came.
Ida E. Ogden was born at Sylvan.
| htchland county, November so, 1876
/ Her early life was spent at the place of
birth and there she obtained her COM
mon school education. While yet girl
| entered this high school. graduating
from it with high honors in 1876 Her
| health began to fail during the last few
months of her school life and she never
| fully recovered it. For time she taught
school both here and in Dakota. Her
| final illness was of short duration. The
| Tuesday before she died it became ap-
parent that the end was drawing near
She died Thursday night at 7:30, aged
| tWenty.nine years, three months and
twenty-five days. The mother and four
| sisters are the immediate mourners
| The sisters are Mrs Bertha Heal, Mrs
! Florence ParselL Mrs. Emma Heathcote
and Mrs Edith Smith. Ida has for many
| years been q member of the Methodist
| Episcopal church. Her membership in
| the local church here dates back to 1898
She was not simply nominal member
in name, but when her health would per.
NIT was very active in church work.
| She was close student of the bible and
on theological subjects was far in ad-
vance OF the average person Of today
| Ida was an accomplished musician both
on the piano and as a vocalist
The funeral was conducted from the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon,
| March 25th, the pastor, Rev G Il But
| tiers, officiating, and the Interment in
the city lot in this cemetery.
| HENRY STOUT.
! Citizens of Viroqua ara again sad
dened to learn Of the death of Mr.. Hem
! rY SHED" Stout. who passed away at
| his home in this city, Tuesday after
on, after lingering Illness 1t will
| be remembered by our readers that Mr.
Stout suffered q painful injury last May,
while making his daily trip as rural
mail driver, By being kicked by the ami
mai he was driving. necessitating ampu.
tation of leg. The injury was too Sc
| we're for so old man, other complica-
| tionr set in and deceased was in feeble
| condition for several months past.
| Horny Stout was born at Adrian,
MicL 'gan March g, 1899, removing to
! Wisconsin in 1858 or 81, He was mar.
ried in 1870 to Miss Josephine Gordon,
who died eighteen years ago last Decem.
ber Two sons survive to mourn his de-
mise Ernest Of this city, and Harry of
Louisiana. Shed, 8s he was familiar
! ly known was universally liked for his
MACY sterling qualities and kindly
wsya a resident of this county from
the early pioneer times. he knew what
! hardships were and was ever ready to
aid those upon misfortune had laid its
heavy hand. For siE ysars he was q
rnral nail driver from this city ami all
along hia ronts will miss his CHEEKY sal
ntator and winning smile.
lanergl services will be held at the
house. tomorrow Thursday afternoon.
at O'Clock, with iuternenU in the city
cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-03-28
From the la Fai

tAEGHA AAG La SuNGGEkl5GIl
Glen Mitchell and is. Chase ara ia
Chicago this week " MIR. Chase is
purchasing spring ste of merchandise
for Chase Bros. store .s'this place
Lester Woods fam 3 have been en-
loying visit from NJ 1SWood's mother.
Mrs John Iioveless, : of Viola, ami
Mrs Ben IIawton of SVrence, Kansas
Mrs Geo. Riley. aC 5lpanied by her
sister, Mrs Ida Park G eft for Ordway
Colorado, where MI IRiley will join
her husband and Qfe their future
home. Mrs. Parker 81 make short
visit with relatives I'll enjoy q short
vacation from home uuties
A party consisting of Mrs. |. I. Hus
ton and two daughters. Minnie and En-
ma, daughtei-in.law Mrs. Willard Hus-
ton and baby, Jud Mccullough, ALBION
Huston and Jack Evans all departed for
North Dakota, where the Mrs. Illusions
will ioiu their husbands and build homes
while the young men of the company
will grow up with the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-13
SUMTER WINS.
THE GAME COCK TEAM EASILY
BEATS MECHANICS.
Some Light ON the Teann-The Beau.
tiful Work of Estridge.
rom The Daily Item, June 6.

From The Daily Item, June 6.
The first plume Of the season was
added yesterday to the already bril-
liant attire Of the Game Cocks. The
Sumter boys had an easy thing Of it
with the Mechanics Of Columbia; they
won hands down by a score Of s to 2,
and it was only by the merest chance
that the visitors scored at all.
The writer finds himself at great
disadvantage in trying to give an ac-
count Of the game, as he was not pres
ent 10 form for himself an idea of the
merits of the game Of the players who
composed the teams, and he IS forced
to resort to the chatter Of fandom for
an idea Of the play.
It seems to be the concensus Of opin-
ion that Estridge, the fy-catcher in
left garden, was the conspicuous bright
star of the game. He covered his ter
ritory in fast style, took in everything
that came his way, and, best Of all,
ne batted like a fend. He was up five
times and is credited with three
hagger, two two-baggers and single.
A lady in the grand stand was heard to
say: eyes, Yppy, he's all to the
squlnch." Say, what does that mean?
Smith, at third base, also attracted
much attention by the way he covered
the critical sack. He is a little stiff
yet, but when he gets into shape there
will be no better player on the team.
Turner's pitching gave the manage
me1,t much satisfaction. He pulled
out of several critical holes without al
lowing men on bases to score and de-
livered the merchandise in a highly
satisfactorily manner.
Thompson was right behind the
plate to receive the goods as they
came over, and every now and then
he would throw sample down to
Phelps al second to put on one Of the
visitors.
Barkesdale is one Of the best men
in the league and the proper one to
general the Game Cocks to victory.
He VIII show the fans how to play the
initial sack and how to make the ball
look like a pea as it goes over the
fence.
Well, boys, the fans are right be-
hind you, and they will be there when
the pennant is won.
sumtcr's lineup was: Thompson.
c.; Barkesdale, 1st b.; Phelps, End b;
Smith, srd b.; Gillespie, S.; Dunn, r.f.;;
Hyatt, C. f.; Estridge, !. f.; Turner ard
Jordan, pitchers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-13
HOW to Break Up a Cold.

ait may be a surprise to many to
learn that a severe cold can be COM
pletely broken up in one or two days
time. The first symptoms of a cold are
dry, loud cough, a profuse watery
discharge from the nose, and a thin,
white coating on the tongue. When
Cham berlain's Cough remedy is taken
every hour on the first appearance Of
these symptoms, it counteracts the ef-
feet Of the cold and restores the sys-
tenn to a healthy condition within a
day or two. For sale by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-13
THE BLACK-LYoN AFFAIR.
Attorney General Younlans Renders
An Opinion That Does Not Set
tie the Matter.

Columbia, June 5.-Attorney Cen
eral Youmans today rendered an opin-
ion as to the legal phases Of the Black
Lyon affair, touching the question OF
the governors action in the premises.
The tendency of the opinion is that the
governor has authority to remove for
the offense charged, but the attorney
general advises the governor to first
have the charges fully sustained by
sworn proof by summoning Black to
show cause why he should not be re-
moved, Black 70 give his side at this
hearing and the committee to be also
represented. The governor has not
yet acted under the opinion, which
reached him late.
In the Supreme Court today, on mo-
ton of Prof. Herndon Moore, the fol-
lowing young men in the law depart
ment Of the university were sworn
in as attorneys of the court:
j. B. S. Dendy, Stephen Elliott, ].
Team Gettys, A. c. Hinds, T. NJ. Lyles,
Paul M. Mcmillan, E. C. Mann, E. S.
Oliver, A. r. Williamson and 3. F.
Wynan.