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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
BOY SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Preferred Death to Going to School at
His Fathers Command.

MoRGANToWN. w. Va, Sept. 13.-An-
drew Slabo. aged II, was driven to com
nit suicide yesterday by the insistance of
his father, who sought to compel him TO
attend school. The boy placed a shotgun
against his body and literally tore himself
to pieces.
Joseph Siabo. the father. when he learned
of his sons act. became a raving maniac
and sought three times TO kill himself.
The boy had read about a girl on the
south SIDE of Pittsburg killing herself
recently because she would not go to
school. and he followed her example.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
SCHOONER SUNK.
Run Down by Steamer with Rhode Island
Delegation to Jamestown Aboard.

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. 1s.-Having
aboard Governor Higgins Of Rhode
Island and the large official party from
that State who attended the Rhode
Island day celebration at the James,
town Exposition this week, the mer-
chants and miners steamer Dorches-
ter, which sailed from Norfolk for
Providence late last night. ran down
and sunk in Craney Island channel of
the Elizabeth River the small schooner
Fannie S. Grogerman, bound from
Gloucester County, Va to Norfolk.
The Dorchester was uninjured.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
HAGUE CONFERENCE.
It Will Hold It's Last Session on Sat
urday, September %.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-The last
session of The Hague conference will be
held Saturday, September %, and the
protocols will be signed on the following
day, according to a letter received to-
day by Major Porter. acting advocate
general of the army, from Brigadier
General George B. Davis, a member of
the American delegation. The letter
was written a week ago, and in giving
the status of the work of the ariou
commissions, showed that the matters
in which America is particularly inter-
ested were near completion.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
SHIP HELD AT QUARANTINE.
Health officers Want to Be Sure Cholera
Is Not Aboard.

NEW YORK. Sept. 13.-The steamer
L%ithuania, which arrived today from
Libau and Rotterdam, was held at
quarantine until tomorrow morning for
a thorough examination of the passen-
gers.
Owing to a report of cholera in Rus
STA near the port of embarkation the
health officers Of New York took extra
precautions.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
SINGING UNLAWFUL.

MOUNT HOLLY, Sept. 1S.-There is
a possibility that the Sunday blue laws
may be enforced here to the extent of
barring church singers who carol at
Sabbath services for pay.
Richard b. Eckman, counsel for the
Law and Order Society, is arranging to
proceed against Arthur Damask for
selling candy on Sunday. Damask, in
spite Of arrests and fines. insists on
keeping his place open on Sunday, and
says that if he is arrested again
charges will be made against those per-
sons who receive yearly salary for
singing in churches in this city ON
Sunday.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Governor Johnson Wants to Be Consid-
cred Out of Presidential Race. :

ST. PAUL. Sept. 1S.-"I am not a Presi-
Dental candidate, and 1 do not intend to
become one"
This was the emphatic declaration made
by Governor John A. Johnson, of Mime
sofa to a party of prominent Nebraskans
who came to the capital to- present three
invitations to the Governor to speak in
Nebraska.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
IT BOTHERED HIS CONSCIENCE.

Andrew Emery, driver for a West Orange
express concern, who was arrested last
February Tor failing to tie his horse and
was paroled at that time 70 appear next
day. but failed to do 50, gave himself up
in the East Orange police court today
and was hned so BY Recorder Fort.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-13
HIGH SCHOOL, GIEE CLUB.
Especial to the Evening start

TETVUT1I % ~ ------- -TFT
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 13.-The
members of the High School are or
vanizinr a rlee club, which will be
dfracted by Professor George W. VIII
mot, formerly director Of the Rutgers
College Glee Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Mrs. C. W. Graves visited in Chi
cago several days.
Mabel Vaughn of Bangor, is visiting
Mrs. W. F. Fisher.
T. o. Mork, the grocer, has good
winter apples for sale.
Harold Proctor entertained at a
stag party, Saturday night.
Editor and Mrs. Frank Graves
spent several days in Chicago.
Mrs. Wexford Tongue of Hillsboro,
is the guest of Mrs. Scott Curtis, this
week.
The local orchestra gave dance
New Years night. A very enjoyable
time is reported.
John Griffin returned this morning
from an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Indiana.
"A little son, their first born, came
to gladden. the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Surenson on New Years Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Richards and
children of Chicago, were called here
by the illness of Mrs. C. D. Williams.
DIR. and Mrs. w. E. Butt of La
Fargo, spent New Years day with the
Doctors parents, Col. and Mrs. c. M.
Butt.
Mabel Hill who has been visiting
with her grand parents in the city, will
return with her mother to their home
in Watertown, South Dakota.
Miss Genevieve Harris entertained
at katie klatsche, last Saturday
afternoon, in honor of her sister, Min
ME, of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
The Shepherd Sisters orchestra con
sisting Of four ladies' and three gentle
men, will furnish music for dance at
Opera house, tomorrow (Thursday
night. Tickets 81.
Modern Woodmen and Royal Neigh
Dor lodges hold joint installation in Re-
lief Corps hall on Thursday evening,
January TO- All Woodmen and their
wives are cordially invited. Refresh
ments will be served.
laundry in this city for eleven years,
viii leave in few days, for a visit
with friends in st Paul and California.
Sing has made many friends here.
He is succeeded by Loo Himand Yep
Sheun, practical laundrymeRaof Chicago.
With the new year, business win be
conducted on different basis under
the pure food law passed by he last
congress. Cigars must be made Of to-
baceo or else labeled as to their con-
tents. All food must be labeled so as
to show what it is and the fellow who,
y -s whisky and beer win get the
lie, unless he perfers tangle-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
STILL FROM vIRooUA. WISCONSIN,
p. J. Layne Greets Old Acquaintances
Through Columns Of Censor.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, December q.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, December %.
FRIEND MUNsoN: Though fourteen
years removed, and homing in the ncst
delightful homeland, / am still! From
Viroonla, Wisconsin. - The Impressions
of thirty-nine years, rea ching from
childhood to middle age are not easily
effaced, and my thoughts often turn to
the Old home, especially at Christmas
time, and memory recalls names and
|. faces to whom | would send greetings.
For the first time in years there are no
Viroqua people sharing our glorious
winter climate with us, and it seems a
bit lonesome without + them. Have
watched the columns of the CENSOR
hoping to see mention of some one fac
ing this way. So far we are having de-
lightful season, many bright warm days
and sufficient rain to promote a fine
growth of vegetation. San Diego is
excee sngly merry this Christmas time
owing to a sure thing railroad in its
stocking. The donors are the Spreckles
(father and SOM, well known capital
lists of San Francisco, whose holdings
in San Diego already run well into the
millions, including Coronado and the
ferry, our street railway system, the
suburban railroads, the city water sup
ply, bunkers, and much real estate.
They command the confidence of the
entire coast and their intentions and
ability to build the proposed road is not
questioned in any quarter, and on the
strength of the enterprise there is al
ready heavy influx of men and money
from outside points, and our own peo-
pie are aroused as perhaps never be-
fore Real estate values are advancing
rapidly and quick money is being made
by judicious investors and dealers. The
road will run direct east oy wav of
Yuma, the most advantageous route
for this place.
The Wisconsin people in this section,
so far as | am advised, are in usual
health and prosperity. was safely
landed in office for another term, at
the November election, and am, of
course, complacent enough. Our vi
roqua boy, Gillette, won out handsomely
in the gubernatorial race. While here
campaigning he received marked at
tention from the Vernon county folks
living here and he expressed full
measure of appreciation. Wishing the
many old acquaintances and friends a
Happy New Year, am as ever,
Sincerely yours,
p j. LAYNE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
HAS HAD HER SHARE OF THINGS
viroqua Experienced Material Advance
During the Past Year.

The country generally, Wisconsin in
particular, made rapid strides in the
twelve months which brought to close
last night, the year 1906. Such ap-
parent prosperity has not been known
in the history of our great country. In
population, resources, and especially
agricultural pursuits, Wisconsin has
forged to the front tremendously.
Vernon county, too, has made rapid
the past year. Ample
evidences arise on all sides to confirm
the statement that wealth was amassed
to greater degree during 1906 than in
any previous year. Farming and dairy
ing have produced the greatest rewards.
Viroqua prospered in most directions,
but building operations loom up in
pleasing and striking contrast. Many
fine homes were erected, attesting
the spirit of love for the domestic a5
well as the commercial side of life.
Most notable of the business concerns
are the construction of three Of the
largest, finest and most expensive to-
baceo packing warehouses to be found
in this and other states. They are
enormous in proportions and models for
convenience and looks. These big con-
Germs, with other business buildings
and dwellings, enlargements and inn
provements, no less than 500, 900 have
been expended. For all of which we
as citizens have cause for rejoicing.
Viroqua Is not only the best business
town In this region, but it is the ideal
home city. The splendid surroundings
in productive rerei resources contribute
much to produce these favorable con-
ditiona
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
SurDriSed.

It goes without saying that our es-
teemed citizen and neighbor, j. M.
Bennett, was surprised, last Saturday
evening, when he returned to the
city and found an even dozen of the
city's genial business men, consisting
of j. Henry Tete. Phiiiip Bouffleur,
Gen. E. M. Rogers, H. P. Proctor, H.
d. Williams, Fred Eckhart, Z. S.
Goodell, S. r. Pollard, F, NJ Towner
H. E. Rogers and j. NJ. White, seated
around the table ready for the bounti-
ful dinner prepared by his estimable
wife for the occasion. He was more
agreeably surprised when in a few APP
propriate remarks, Mr. Proctor pre-
sented to him beautiful rocking chair
When the visiting party were well
filled with the good things, and after a
most pleasant time, and being well
pleased with the great sGrprise of Mr.
Bennett on his anniversary, the guests
departed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
An Open Winter.

1t has been predicted by some of the
rivermen who go by signs in river con-
ditions that we are to have an open
winter, so reports an exchange. The
open winter will be free from severe
storms or extreme cold. Thus far these
predictions have been true, and if it
keeps up the record, its continuance
may be influenced according to to the
disposition of the ground hog who gets
in his work in February. An open
winter is blessing to both man and
beast and let US hope in spite of fogy
signs we will have it.-Crawford County
Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
A Priceless Christmas Gift.

DR.. Donald C. Miller, Of Mt Hope,
receiveda beautiful and priceless Christ
mas gift this year. At the Congrega-
tional parsonage in Lancaster, Rev. w.
H. Hannaford sealing the bond, Miss l..
Marie Anderson, of Oconto, gave her
self to be his wife The lady in turn
received a handsome young physician
for husband. Rejoicing in their mu-
tual gifts and new possessions Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller left Immediately after the
ceremony, on Monday afternoon. De
cember "a, for Mt. Hope, where they
will make their home Lancaster Tell
er.
The many friends of the groom in
this city, when he grew to young man
hood; are pleased to learn of his good
fortune. The CENSOR extends con-
gratulatians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
As True a. GnspeI.

The man who handle; the local de-
partment of the newsps per learns after
due experience not to expect even brief
ly expressed thanks for column of
pleasant things, but he knoweth as
surely as cometh the winter, hat a
single line in which there is an uAinten-
tional misrepresentation will cause
some one to be heard from as if from a
house top. And we may add that when
he has made pleasant 999 times of some
person, place or thing but on the
thousandth time fails to do so, he must
not expect to be forgotten. The omis-
sion may have been for accident, in
advertently or even lack of knowledge.
1t matters not. The simple fact re-
mains and we viii be judged by that. -
Osseo Recorder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
(From the Hillsboro sentry.)

B. |. Bailey spent several days at
Marshfield figuring on contract to
drill sixteen or more wells for the water
works system of that place.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
viii Grobs of Greenwood died. The
child suffered an attack of scarlet fever.
Hillsboro high school basket ball
team defeated Baraboo high school
boys in a game at the opera house
Friday evening. The score was l5 to
20.
According to report to the fourth as
sistant postmaster general there are in
Wisconsin l 1.450 rural mail routes; 20
were added during the last fiscal year
and two discontinued. There are pc
titions for 81 routes pending.
G. A. r. officers: r. Williams, Com
manoer; Herman Bohn, S. V. Comman-
der; Henry Lind, Jr. v. Commander;
James Holsaple, Surgeon; A. p. C.
Lind, Adjutant; L. l.. Tongue. Quarter
Master; Alex. White, Officer of the
day; H. f. Myers, Chaplain; Henry
Tracy, Guard; H. p. C. Lind, Delegate;
Herman Bohn, Alternate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Said or Written to the Censor.

81 have farmed for thirty-two years
on the ridge just southwest of town"
said Lars Josvanger, "and in February
| am going to sell Off my stock and
personal property at auction. 1t will
be new business to me to have nothing
to do, but believe | can stand it for a
while anyway" Mr. Josvanger re-
Gently sold his farm and will now take
his much deserved vacation for the
balance of his stay on this side of the
great divide
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Law Firm Dissolution.

On January first an important change
in professional circles occurred when
the law firm of Silbaugh & Bennett dis
solved by mutual consent. The firm
composed of jackson Silbaugh and j.
Henry Bennett was in existence for a
period of eight years, during which
time the partnership relations were
most harmonious and the firm enjoyed
to an unusual degree the confidence of
the public. The parties divide their
former Offices in the Ferguson block and
will continue to practice as individuals.
We bespeak for each of the gentle
men the same degree of well merited
success which they received as members
of the firm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Four EclipSes This Year,

Four eclipses of the sun and moon are
scheduled for 1907, two in January, on
the l4th and 29th, and two in July on
the goth and oath. The star event of
the eclipse line will be the last men
toned, which will be a partial eclipse
of the moon visible from 9:04 to 224l
on the night Of July "a. This informa-
tion is part of the data given in the
years almanac which is being dis
tributed this month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Gets Goa, and Nine Months. Too.

Martin Erickson, who resides near
Rising Sun, plead guilty to the charge
of larceny of fur coat and was sen
fenced last Friday by Judge Fruit to
nine months at Waupun. About two
weeks ago fur overcoat came up miss
ing at the Blue Front store, and Erick-
son was suspected as the thief. Sheriff
Ward placed the fellow under arrest
and recovered the coat. The lining of
the coat had been torn and besmeared
with mud to give it the appearance of
an old garment, but it was readily
identified at the store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns.
(From the La Farge Enterprise }

j. A. Fetty, who has for few
months past been travelling in the north
and west, returned home Monday.
Dave Wallace has departed for Kan
sas City, Missouri. He expects to re-
main in the west during Il e winter and
perhaps longer.
Miss Elizabeth Burger of Viola, who
has been teaching at Richland Center
has resigned her position at that place
and is visiting home during the holi-
days, after vi h she win spend the
winter in the uth.
Chas. Carp ter, Mike Harris and
Ben Wood. w have had employment
IN Chicago thtS asst few months return
ed home SuS ay. Mike left again
Wednesday 6s. esume his work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
SUGAR Beet Grower. worr,ed.

A report reached here this week that
the Madison sugar beet factory was in
fina lcial difficulties, and several check s
were held up at one of the banks here
for few days. Word has been re-
ceived, however, that all checks are
good and payment was resumed.
We are glad that such is the fact. for
had it not been so, thousands of dollars
would have been lost to farmers in this
neighborhood. Sugar beet raising is in
it's infancy in Vernon county, and it is
hoped nothing will happen to give the
industry set back.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
(Fro5S s he westby Tim.s.l

Claud and e 20 Shannon entertained
several youner suests yesterday after
poon. The g ins proved themselves
royal entert,g ers.
MGeo. Preun Jung up his No. IL socs
Christmasseve and his wife presented
him with fine baby girl. 1t was a
happy Christmas for Mr.. and Mrs
Preus.
Ole Bentson is here from his home in
Canada visiting relatives and looking
after his farming interests, expecting
to remain couple of weeks. He re-
ports that winter in Canada is accom-
panied by considerable snow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Wanted. 100 Horses and Mules.

| will be at Viroqua, Friday and Sat
urday, January and 5, 1907, to buy
horses | can use good horses in any
class if in good flesh and well broken,
weighing from 900 to 1000 pounds, 4
years and up. Highest market price
paid. JAS. GILLESPIE.
Union Stock Yards. Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Those of our dairymen readers who
are subscribers to Hoard's Dairyman
should not fail to study the cartoon on
page 1853 of last weeks issue. 1t is a
picture that tells more of the reason
for success or failure in the dairy than
anything that car be written. The
lesson of the picture il that the appE-
cation of the test to every member of
your herd is essential and that intelli-
gent culling must follow. The cow
that produces not more than 1876 pounds
of butter fat in a year doesn't pay for
her keep, while the COW that gives
down 300 pounds puts money in your
purse. The idea should be tackled on
the stable door of every dairyman in
Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Notice az hereby given that my wife,
Minha ievendoski, has left my bed and
board without just cause, and this is to
notify all persons whosoever not to
trust or harbor her at my expense, as
will not be liable for same.
FRED LEvENDOSKI.
Genoa, Jan. i, 1907.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
JEFFERSON TOWN TAX

NOTICES HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
~ dersigned. treasurer of the town Of Jefferson.
will receive lax money at the old hotel In Spring
viii on Tuesdays at r. BOuffeur's store IN Viro-
qua on Saturdays, at Eeofea store on Monday.
January T. rnd also on Monday, January 81 and
at Bud store on Fridays. LUTHER RuMsEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
The Woodmen moved into the Proc
tor hall on January l.

The Woodmen moved into the Proc
tor hall on January /.
Sherwood Coffland left Tuesday TO
resume work as travelling salesman.
Mrs. Jerre Richards is in La Crosse
with her mother, Mrs, c. ID. Williams.
Mrs. Carl Peterson and little son
of Soldiers Grove were at the home Of
Charles Morrison.
John StolI left on Tuesday, for
Chicago to join his wife who has been
there for some weeks.
The Misses May MeKittrick and
Marie Ovitz entertained few friends
at 900" on Tue sday evening.
Miss MAY McKittrict leaves for
Ishpeming, Michigan, to resume her
work as principal of the high school.
The Misses Mary ind Frances Bak
er left on Tuesday evening, for Mil
waukee to resume their duties at the
normal.
DR.. Albert Bouffleur of Chicago,
spent New Years at the home of his
perents, Hon. and Mrs. Philip Bouffieur
in this city.
The whist club gave ar extra party
on New Years eve for the members
and about forty invited guests. Whist
was played until about II O'Clock ard
then the old year was danced "out
and the New Tear ''in.' The party
was one of the most pleasant Of the
season.
Dispatches from Chicago state that
the Chicago, Milwaukee & 1t. Paul
railway company has incorporated in
New Jersey an express company with
800, 900, 900 capital stock The com
pany is to operate over the c.. & St.
Paul lines after the present contract
with the United States Express com
pany expires on January /, 1908, and is
directly in line with the general move
ment that railroad in all parts Of the
country seem to have taken up to
handle the express business over their
OYyr YES
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
PLEASE Cali AND SETTLE.

Having disposed Of my mercantile business at
Ross all persons knowing themselves indebted %
me will kindly call and settle their accounts be-
fore January 20. Can be found at the store until
that time. o. G. GROVES
Ross December e. 1906
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
CHANCE FOR LEGISLATIVE POSITION
Civil Service Examination for Next Tues
day.

1t has been decreed by the attorney
general that all positions in the legis-
lature come within the terms of the
civil service law. Consequently the
state board has called examinations for
Tuesday next, January s. That for
Vernon county viii be held in the court
room in Viroqua. The legislature will
convene on January 8, but it will not
get down to business until the follow
ing week, and the commission believes
that by that time it viii have the ex-
animation papers graded and lists of
eligible ready for submission TO the ap-
pointing officers.
FoRTY-FIvE PLACES
The positions to be filled by this spe-
cial examination number forty-five, and
are as follows:
Two assistant ergeants-at-arms, each
$5 day; two bookkeepers, each S.; one
proof reader, IS; four journal clerks,
each S5; two index clerks, each $5; two
general clerks, each 81; two postmast-
ers, each 81; three custodians, each S4:
two policemen, each So; two night
watchmen, each So; two night laborers,
each So; twenty-one messengers, each
50.
There are thirty-five stenographic
and typewriter positions for which ex-
aminations have already been held and
for which eligible lists are in course Of
preparation.
The attorney generals revised opin-
ion will probably knock out the plans
of some of the Legislative members
elect. who have been figuring on secur-
ing jobs for friends during the coming
season.