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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
ROADS BEING INVESTIGATED.
The State Geological Survey Studyins
the Conditions of the Highways.

The state geological survey is syste,
matically studying the condition of the
roads of the state, together with the
methods used in building them and
keeping them in repair. 1t is taking M
this investigation for the purpose of
spreading as widely as possible the
knowledge of how to build roads prop.
erly and how TO care for them ia the
most economical and intelligent manner.
Particular attention is being paid to
the common dirt roads, as it is evident
that most roads must be made OF the
dirt found along the roadway for many
years to come and therefore informa.
tion as to the cheapest and Dsst means
of making such roads will be of great
est value.
Letters enclosing list of questions
concerning the roads in his townsip will
be sent to each town clerk In few days.
1t is important that a complete set of
data such as these questions asked for
should be in the hands of the geological
survey as soon as possible Amy person
interested can then find where The best
methods of road work In any county
are being used, and any advise the
surrey may be asked for will he based
on complete knowledge of conditions
which would be difficult TO obtain 10
any other manner
Such an investigation as the geologi-
cal survey has started must be of the
greatest value 1t is evident TO anyone
who considers the question that much of
the money spent on country roads il
wasted, not wilfuily wasted only
ignorantly wasted, but wasted never
theless. The bad places are fixed
every spring or fall only to be ready TO
swallow up more money and labor rs
soon as the next wet spell Ia ended
There ia over a million dollars spent
annually upon the roads of the state by
people who know but every little of the
fundamental principles of road. building,
and as a conse quence much of ii is
wasted. IL the people of the state were
to spend million dollars in any other
way they should insist on wise, economi.
why dirt roads should not be passable
at all seasons of the year and afford
much more use and pleasure than they
do at present to those who drive over
them If the fundamental principles are
observed by those who have them in
charge. What is first needed is not
more money and labor on roads so much
as the proper use OF that which is al
ready being expended. it is the pur-
pose Of the geological survey to put
itself in position to furnish infoma-
tion as to the ways OF getting the best
results out of the money the people are
already putting into their roads. and in
this way enable them to secure better
roads, without adding greatly to their
present expenditures.
The survey will be glad to hear from
an 7one interested in this work concern
ing local conditions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
His Observations Abroad.

Dr.. T. ". Nuzum, travelling in Eur
cpe, writes ONE that he found city OF
900 people in Bohemia in which there
vas not single newspaper. The best
papers of the country, he says, will not
compare with the average Wisconsin
weekly. In the light of this informa-
tion il is not surprising to read this also
from his pen:
"As before mentioned the people
generally are very poor, the class line
is sharply drawn. employment is scarce
and wages exceedingly small, the
population pouring into the cities
from the land because the land is all
fully occupied. There are no larger
factories TO give them employment
hence there is no prospect for things
growing better and the remark among
the people is that they can not he
worse"
Mr.. Nuzum gives the further inter.
esting information that on the death of
the present emperor Joseph of Austria
the Bohemian nation many withdraw
from the Austrian empire as 1t claims
the right to do and unite with Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Saloon Licenses Granted.

At several meetings of the common
council held last week, to grant saloon
licenses for the next fiscal year COM
mencing on July 4, and to fix amount
to be paid for same, following persons
or firms were granted permits to con-
duct saloons:
Torger Fortney, in basement of Ho-
tel Fortney.
L. A. Larson, in Hussa building
Joseph Pennell Il George Pennell, in
Mitchell building.
G. A. Favor in bowling slieY
Chris. Skagen. in Rice building.
Louis Olson, in Gund building.
Thos. Knudson was granted permit
to conduct a saloon in Tate building
but since that action WAS taken he dis
posed of his saloon business to Messrs
Jos. Pennell and Aaron Watson, the
council at last evenings meeting voting
to transfer the permit TO them.
The city is to receive S6. 900 for the
seven licenses
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
lFrom the Mesthu rimes-l

Miss Anna Hauge has resigned her DO.
sition as saieslady at Stevlingson d
Gail $. She has been employed for the
last five and one half years She win
spend the summer at her home near the
village
Mic Berge family left for Dane county
yesterday where they will make their
future home, Mr.. Berge cold his farm
near here to Clarence Olson of Deerfield
Wis, who took possession last spring.
A. d. Sherpe of Esofea recently sold
the wool from so OF his sheep. He had
OBJ pounds and received 27 cents, re-
ceiy1ng total amount of S143.37. The
wool ON ore of his yearlings was ID in
cbas long.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Matt jackson enter.
, te4ned Clans and Christ jackson of
Hannaford, N. d, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
jackson and Ole jackson of Sparta Mr..
ard Mrs. Ole Dunnum of Cashton, Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Haugrud, Mrs. Thorger.
son ap1 daughter, Magnhild, and Mr..
end Mrs. Paul Fritzhold of Westby, at
dinner yesterday. 1t was the the first
family reunion in a great many years.
The jackson brothers and sisters had
their pictures tsken at Thorson's studio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

of its agricultural produces are as 70.
lows
Wheat, 2,7OO,S13 bushels. 50. 500. 7Of
corn, Al. 766 $40 bushels SlG9lG 92G
oats 12, 493, S43 bushels. SEQ C60. 74g fl4x.
1863 bushels, 1921, 671; barley > OgS.
Az? bushels, &.OO5, 921; hay S2l,i1s, rs
value of 3, 932 954 tons potatoe.. -. SIS.
2O6 buShele, value S5,7i3, 61S; eats and
calves, sold or consumed, value SI9.Gt7..
GA; number on hand valued at }4D Gu2.
DIG; hogs, sold or consumed, value $l6
O9S. 791; number on hand valued ut So
246, 021; sheep and lsnb-, sold or e3u-
sumed, vslue 81, 3f1, ,693; on hand vained
at 81. 42v, 80; pounds of wool, 3,736 esq
valued at S1,015 500; number Of milch
cows, 1881, 9i0 valued at $50, 1S43i1;
value of frnit (berries only reported
fj03. $50.
acres of farm ds subject to entry.
The total asgs~. d valuation Of the
state is: RS estate fl,5l3. 235, 3S3;
personality, . 364,6is; total fl,o52 =
The sche Of manufactures have
not been 5 piled, and it is impossible
at this Il 3 90 answer questions relat-
ing to to ,uhj4ct
The 3 e of dairy products, txclus-
i've of amount produced by creamer.
les ai,S neese factories. is as follows
Butter, "a 620 3Gs pounds, value So, 556.
2Of; cheese, ga $50 pounds, yalue Sl73.
422
These values are insignificant ~
compared with the value of the cream
cry and cheese factory prOducta.
The following statement Of the re-
sources of the national, state and saw
ings banks of Wisconsin is taken from
the report of the commissioner Of bank
ing for 1905
Loans and discounts. $40, 204, 233, %
Bonds. stocks, securities. 2S,S4S, 24L17
Cash on hand and due
from banks. ......... 4S,764, SO. 81
All other resources. ...... S.3Sd, 22n 6S
Total resources 1925, 2Gi oSo. "a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
What to do With the Bow

A serious question with fathers to-day
is What shall | do with my boy -
And 1t is question that should be given
the most careful thought. If he is al
lowed to run the streets all day and late
at night with undesirable companions
the chances are ten to one that he will
go wrong or become Il ne'er-do.well.
Surround him with the home influence.
Make his home happy and attractive.
Give him a good, common school edu-
cation, and before he has finished at the
high school you will be able to deter.
mine of what metal he is made All
that is needed to-day in business is
knowledge Of a few things that are
taught in tie high school and in polite
society an even temper, courteousness
under all provocation, thorough know
ledge of commercialism, bookkeeping,
arithmetic and grammar. History is q
good auxiliary; the knowledge of the
languages, poetry and music is useful.
Give me young man who is a good
Judge of human nature, with q high
school education and a determination
to be leader, and ultimately he will
be a success in the retail, wholesale,
manufacturing, or financial world A
father who has knowledge of things.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Olson Sues Westhv

Barney Olson of La Crosse has brought
suit against the village of Westby,
claiming that there is due him on con.
tract with this village the sum of s746..
Ol. Mr.. Olson was engaged by the vii.
lage to drill well. His services were
secured under contract which the viii
lage contends was not being carried out.
The village hen ordered Mr.. Olson to
discontinue work which he did Plain
tiff has secured the services of Attorneys
VIM. S. Burroughs of La Crosse and G.
W. Graves of Viroqua. The village
has secured Attorneys l.. Grimsrud of
this place. c. !. Smith of Viroqua, and
Miller q Wolf of La Crosse for the de.
fense The case will be tried during the
December term of court Westby
Times.
This ia the identical Barney Olson
with whom our city had a contention
He received verdict In the courts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Candidates Must File Papers BY August 4

Some of the candidates for county
offices are busy circulating their nomi-
nation papers. There is plenty Of time
the county clerk at least thirty days be.
fore the primary which this year will be
held on September 4 For a county
Office at least three per cent of the vote
in at least one-sixth Of the election pre-.
cincts and in the aggregate not less
than three per cent nor more than ten
per cent of the vote of his party As
nomination papers for all Offices in both
county and state are to be filed by Aug
ust 4th, candidates ought to make their
announcements not later than the last
of June or first of July.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Third CanGidate for Sheriff

A card published elsewhere in the
CENSOR gives tice OF the datermjna-
tion OF Abner SilbauRh 30 become "a
candidate tor the republican nomina-
tion for sheriff at the approaching
primaries Mr., Silbaugh is too well
known in Vernon county 10 need in
PRODUCTION by this paper. A dozen
years ago he served a term in that Office
and the county never had more vigi-
liant and efficient official A year ago
Mr. Silbaugh met with "a misfortune
that disqualifies him for manual work,
and he seeks the position for liveli-
hnnd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
WISCONSIN GREAT STATE.
GOVERNOR DAVIDSON TELLS OF OUR
SPLENDID RESOURCES.
A State That Welcomes and Will Make
Happy and Prosperous Many People
From All Chimes.

The st Paul Trade Journal recently
published statement from all the
northwest states. over the signatures of
their respective governors, facts concern
ing the material resources of such COM
monwealths Governor Davidson has
shown Wisconsin to be the ideal state in
natural resources and material attain
ments
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

In noting the disposal of the various
cases at the late June term of court
held in this city, the CENSOR was in
error in the following:
Mary O ooe OF al against Jennie 8 Free ct al
Mary c ooe, ct al against Jennie Free ct al
Instead of saying Judgment was grant
ell to the defendants in each case, we
reported decision to be in favor of the
plaintiff. We were misinfnrmed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
DraY Lines Consolidate.

Mayor Frank A. Chase has retired
from the dray business, selling his dray
wagons, harness 9s and one team Of
horses to John X Spellum, owner Of the
other line. The deal was consummated
on Friday last Mr.. Baker, who had
management of the business, will, we
understand, return to the state of Mon
tana, where he resided previous to max
ing this city his home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

Blacksmith and Repairing.

am located in the Ben Williams
shop nearly opposite Southeastern
depot. where | am prepared to do
promptly all kinds - blacksmithing
Thirty years at the work; everything
guaranteed ORA LARSON.
Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Nomination paper Blanks.

The CENSOR has a form from which
it prints nomination blanks for local
candidates seeking Office before the pri-
mary For convenience the names of
candidates are printed upon the blanks.
Persons desiring papers may order per-
onally or by mail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
School Rcnort.

Report OF joint school district No 2,
town Of Stark and Whitestown, for the
last month. ending June Is:
Number enrolled 80, average daily attend
ance %. Those neither absent nor fardy
ATei Emma and Berthe wilson Lloyd and
Ihlpe Fuitner, Bernard and Bernice Ward
Ieddle Cowee. Herschei Bold, Hazel Brown
clayton Smith, Edith Calhoun Iva Elsie
Elhci Hod winnie Moore. Absent one day
Lester Fulmer and Chauucy Harris,
ALICE MCHEKRY teacher
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
JUNE WEDDINGS,
FORTuN-LEF.

On Wednesday, July 20, Mr.. Albert
T. Forum and Miss Mary Lee were
united in marriage at the hoQae of the
brides sister, Mrs Melvin Van Duzse,
at Cashton, by Rev M Gulbrandson.
Both are we'll known residents of this
city, the groom at present holding the
responsible position as bookkeeper for
the W. f. Lindemann Co mercantile
firm. He served several terms as coun'
ty treasurer. The bride has been life.
long resident of this city and vicinity
and is young lady possessed of ster.
ling qualities. We extend congratula'
tions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
SWEGER NESS.

AT the home of the brides sister at
st. Peter, Minnesota, on Thursday last,
occurred the marriage of Rev. T. E.
Sweger to Miss Inger Ness. The groom
is son of Mrs. M A, Sweger of this
city, graduate of our schools, later of
st. Olaf college at Northfield and the
Union Theological seminary at Mime
apolis He is at present pastor of the
Lutheran church at Fountain, Minneso-
ia, where they will make their home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
IFrom the VioIa lntelIlgencer. /


q M. Simmons paid his homefolks q
VISIT tne past week before leaving for
New York City where he has good DO
) o. Rockwells fine span of draft
colts became frightened at the train
while he was unloading wool at the
warehouse last Saturday and gave him
a rough ride through our streets Jim
hung on TO the lines and finally eot
them under control before any damage
was done
Bert Ambrose returned Friday last
Iron Northwest Nebraska where he
nomesteaded piece of land in the airy
country, where irrigation ia necessary.
ms iand Is located in the Platte Valley
ana the government is building an irrf.
CATION ditch below which his land IA aft.
mated. de is very much taken with the
country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
CANDIDATE FOR sHERIFF

HEREBY ANNOUNCE THAT WILL BE
a candidate for the Office OF Sheriff az the
ssPtemD per primaries subject To the decision
OF the ltepublicRn voters.
Niroqua, June 10, 1901. ABSER SILBAUGH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

Ina well played game the local ball
team vanquished that of La Fsrga by
the nice score of 8 to i, at the larter
place on Sunday last. Those who saw
the game say it was entirely free fI0m
any unpleasantness or jangling. Pitch.
er Briggs of the local team won high
praise by striking ont batsmen in tn.
one-two-t three order when bases were
occupied by runners. This is Viroqda'.
fifth straight victory and no defeats afe
marked up yet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
To Close on the Fourth.

We, the undersigned, will keep our
respective barber shops closed on tie
Fourth of July. However, for con.
venience of patrons we will not close
them on July Sd till 12 clock D. m.
HARRINGTON q TRUFSDALE.
PORTS & THOMPSON,
BIGLEY BROS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Where They will Celebrate

Viola,
Westby,
Retreat,
Newton,
Coon Valley,
Appleman's Corners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

Purchase your white canvass gibson
oxfords Of us at CSC and upwards.
w. f. LINDEMANN Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

w . Hooks bridge across the Kick
NJ ap''o lust MEOW town collapsed again
"selay evening. Lnckly no one was
ON lf when II went down.
Mr. Miilison says the prospec, for
9'in along the road from here Ia Rich.
lana inter- is very promising
Inc tobacco iranspaDting in this s.a
tion Is we'll under way and from reports
bne acreage here and throughout the
county VIII he considerably heavier than
last year '1''D
John Wisesarver il getting ont rock
at Inc village quarry for use in the con.
suuction Of cement walks Work ON
me walks will begin about the frat of
July VI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
Nntice 10 WaterIIsers

Users of city water are hereby notified
that tax for last half of year will be
due July lst Please call at Larson
Bros mar blesshop and settle.
il p. LARSON, City Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
HORSES WANTED

| will be in Viroqua on July . at vi.
ola July in the forenoon and at Sol.
diers Grove in the afternoon of the same
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

Cashton team defeated the Peerless
Of Lacrosse, oy the score Of 8 to 5.
Roy Fox the well known Cashton south
paw, was slab artist for that VILLAGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
DEMOCRATS HOLD CONVENTION
To Select Five Delegates TO State Conven-
ton in Session at Milwaukee.

A mass convention of the democrats
of this county was held in he court
house on Saturday afternoon last to Sc
lect five delegates to state convention
which convened in Milwaukee, today.
The attendance was quite light, owing
primarily to the fact that few are able
to leave their farm work at the present
time Chairman Jackson Silbaugh call
ed the meeting to order and stated the
purpose thereof. ION. Chris. Ellefson
was made chairman of the convention
and L. A Lsrson secretary. On motion
the body resolved itself into a committee
of the whole to select the five delegates
Those chosen are: G W. Graves, Capt
jackson Silbaugh. Geo + Tate, Peter
Syverson and Robert Armbuster.
On motion of Captain Conner dele
gates were instructed TO supp ort any re-
solution which might be offered in state
convention favoring candidacy of Will
liam Jennings Bryan for the presidency.
Mr.. Conner seemed to voice the senti-
ment OF the assembly when he predicted
that every state in the Union would in
struct for Bryan previous to the ccnven-
ing of the next national democratic con-
vention
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27

On Sunday next on the grounds in
this city the Viroqua team will meet
the Wisconsin Business University
aggregation of La Crosse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-27
WHAT OUR EEIGHBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surroundios
Towns.

Ellas Fox sold Ills Kentucky saddle
station % a lna0 IN Missouri. C5asid-
Grafton 1926.
Aoout forty persons gathered at the
nome of dr aud Mrs. Il Richards TO
c5I7oratr their first wedding anniver.
s4ry
IA h4mm II Went to Ann Arbor Mich
20 attend the graduation exercises of
Ihe Aan Arbor college His son John
uoishes tue law ,ur-e there this wear
Poor Commissioner Glenn came over
from Nlroqua and went ont In Grsen-
wood township aud got n Hszlstnn
VINO was taken 10 the comfy farm NJ
hszleton owns small farm in tho
southern part of Greenwood hnt is mr.
no'e ?" work it owing to i'll health.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-08-01
Two YACHTS COLLIDE
Eight PERSONS DROWNED OFF
The new JERSEY COAST.
Life Saving Crews at therefore, Inlet
Station Did Great Work In Rescur-
ing Victims of Accident-Rough Sea
Turned SIoop Yacht Nora Complete.
iy Over-32 Persons Into Sea.

Anglesea, N. j., July 30.-Two
yachts coming in from the fishing
banks capsied on therefore, inlet bal
Sunday and eight persons lost theil
lives. There were 80 persons on one
yacht, of whom seven were lost. and
l2 on the other. That there were not
more victims was due to Captain Hen
ry S. Ludlam of the therefore, Inlet life
saving station and crew of five men
Bodies recovered:
FREDERICK FISCHER. ST., Phila
lelphia.
HERBERT HAMMEL, Lansdale, Pa
WALTER SNYDER, Philadelphia.
JOHN FOGARTY, Haverford, Pa.
j. STARKEY, Philadelphia.
JERRY DONOHUE, Philadelphia.
Unknown man.
Missing - Samuel Londer, Wood
bury, N. j.
Anglesea is one of the favorite fish
ing places along the New Jersey coast
and has seldom had buster day than
today. Every excursion train from
Philadelphia and other nearby points
came crowded with visitors, most OF
them intending to spend the day in
ishing
The two boats that got into trouble
were the sloop yacht Nora and the
sloop Alvin B. AS the Nora keeled
over she was hit by a huge wave and
turned completely over, throwing the
80 occupants into the sea.
A government life boat. commanded
by Captain Ludlam of the Hereford
Inlet life saving station, hove in sight
and after some manoeuvering manag
ed to get close to the capsized vessel
Captain Ludlam's work of rescue
was most propitious. as the rough sea
was constantly pounding the life boat
great tangle Of fishing lines and nets
and it was no doubt due to this that
so many were unable to reach the cap
sized boat.
When the Alvin B. was seen to cap
tie there were several boats in the
vicinity, and all but one of its occu.
pants were saved.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-08-01
RUSSIAN TROOPS
AGAIN MUTINY

Helsingfors, July 31.-A serious mu.
tiny has broken out on the great island
fortress of Sveaborg which defends the
sea approaches to Helsingfors. Since
10 O'Clock last night there has been a
heavy canEonade at the fortress, inter.
spersed with volleys of rifle shots.
The sound of cneering among the
soldiers was also distinctly audible
here. 1t all indicated that fighting was
going on during the whole night be.
tween mutineers and loyal troops.
1t is impossible to reach the fortress,
but it is said upon authority which ID
not doubted that there are several hun.
dred dead and wounded.
The socialistic workmen Of Finland
are reported to have proclaimed q gen
eral strike.
1t is said the mutineere were victor.
ious and sre now in possession Of the
fortress. Six hundred were killed dur.
ing the fight.
Warships are now bombarding the
fortress. The inhabitants of Helsing.
fors are in state Of panic.
Some Of the infantry remained loyal.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-08-01
Storm Killed Two.

Cleveland. Ohio, July 30.-During q
severe rain and wind storm which
swept over this city two people were
killed.
While the funeral of Mrs. ]. Crumr
was in progress and Just as the min.
lister was offering the final prayer. a
bolt of lightning struck John C. Cy.
lisky, driver, killing him. In another
part Of the city Frank Mum, also a
driver. was killed by his team. which
was frightened by the storm and ran
over him.