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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
THE LAW CONCERNING STRAYE
A Question That Is Asked many Times
At This Season Of the Year.

just what course to take when a
stray animal is taken up or comes onto
ones premises, is something that
bothers a good many farmers at this
season of the year. The summer months
are alway bringing with them more or
less stray animals, especially young
stock. For the benefit of CENSOR
readers we publish herewith the law
governing such cases. We suggest
that you clip out this item and paste it
up somewhere for convenient reference.
The law follows, being section 1909,
revised statutes of 1898,
Every finder of stray shall, with
in seven days thereafter, notify the
owner thereof, if to him known, and
request him to pay all reasonable
charges and take such stray away; and
if such owner be to him unknown he
shall, within ten days, file notice with
the town clerk of the town, who shall
transmit copy thereof to the county
clerk. If the stray is of less value
than five dollars he shall post copies of
such notice in at least two public places
in town; but if such stray exceeds five
dollars in value he shall publish such
notice for four successive weeks either
AZ oNiAiN AtNWoi'dpNi iiubiloICu III LuG
county or in an adjoining county. if one
be there published nearer to his re-
sidence than any paper published in his
county; but if no newspaper is pub
lished within twenty miles of his re-
sidence then he must post such notice
in three public places in the county.
Such notices shall briefly describe the
stray by giving its marks, natural or
as near as practicable, the
name and residence of the finder, speci-
flying the section and town, and the
time when such stray was taken up.
Fer neglect or refusal to post up or
publish such notice as required the
finder of such stray shall be liable in
double the amount of damages sustained
by the owner of such stray thereby.
For neglect or failure for one year to
so post and publish such notices the
finder of such stray shall be liable for
its full value. to be recovered by action
in the na.ne of the town, and the
amount recoy cred shall be added to the
school fund of such town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Summer School Opens.

The teachers training school opened
on Monday of thi5 week, conducted by
Professor August Smith, Superintend-
ent Gardner and MISS Ella Wilson
Following is a list of those in attend
ance:
i2tfie ADV Amy Bishop. Anna Beranch. Clara
Burkum. Julia BaumRartner. Caroline Christen-
son. Hattie Dickson. Bessie Dickson, Martha
Davenport Katie Dake. Ellen Davis Bernice De
Witt, Ethel hartman, Olga Egstad Lettie Ellison.
Rosa Erickson Rosna Ellacott Fora Fish. Grace
Fox, Mabel Gochenour Nellie Graham Florence
Hunt, Raeheal Hanson. Ada Huntington. Tie
Lnverud. Emily Larson Gena Mccullough. Flora
Larson. Lee Mccoy Helen Post Elsie Pandler
Eyna Kudrud Nellie Rice. Olive Rabbit. Mary
Smith. Nora SctH. Tony Schmith, Julia Strait
Bessie Simms. Elsie Shouts, Ella Tolleclson
Bertha rarsness. Anna WEIGH. Florence Weber.
and Katie Weber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
ESTABLISHED 185 S
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns.
From the Hillsboro entry-Enterprise.J

Rrom the Hillsboro Sentry -Enterprise)
The marriage of Miss Bridget Con-
way to Leo Crowley, both of Hills
prairie, took place at Elroy, July 3.
Both are well known young people of
this locality.
Increasing live stoei shipments every
year and decreasing grain shipments go
to show that our farmers in general are
feeding the products of their farms in
stead of shipping out in bulk as in for
mer years.
Game Warden Kolb is nursing severe
burns on his left hand While out look
ing for illegal fishers on the Mississippi
river in a launch, he got little excited
and grabbed hold of the exhaust pipe on
a gasolene engine, causing severe burns
on his hand
Word has been received here from
Apollonia, that Nels Anderson, a son of
Andrew Anderson and wife of Green
wood township, was killed by lightning
on a recent date. Lightning struck the
house of his brother, where he was
staying, and the young man was in
stantly killed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
RURAL CARRIERS COMPENSATION.
New Graded Schedule That Went Into
Effect July First.

The detailed adjustment of salaries
of rural delivery carriers has been ap-
proved by Postmaster General Maver
and the new schedule went into effect
on July 1st. This schedule will make a
graded increase in the compensation of
carriers of from nine to twenty-five
per cent. based upon the number of
miles traversed by the carriers as shown
by the records of the department.
The readjustment adopted with the
increase of upwards of $6, 600. 600 made
in the appropriation by congress will
involve an aggregate expenditure for
rural service during the next fiscal
year of nearly $35, 600, 600 The schedule
follow:
Route of twenty-four miles or more,
$500 per annum.
Twerty two to twenty-four miles,
1864.
Twenty to twenty-five miles, $50.
Eighteen to twenty miles, S720.
Sixteen to eighteen miles, $500.
Fourteen to sixteen miles, $40
Twelve to fourteen miles, 1904.
Ten to twelve miles, $i68
Eight to ten miles, 1892.
Six to eight miles, 1896.
One of the interesting bits of gov
ernment regulations that may be new
to many of the residents of this county
is that no person, except government
Inspector, can ride with one of the
rural carriers. The regulation is as
follows:
"Rura! mail carriers are required to
permit postofiice inspectors or other
duly accredited agents of the postoffice
department, to accompany them on
their regular trips over their routes.
They must not carry passengers or
permit any person, other than authoriz-
ed officials, to ride with them or to
have access to the mails :"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
NATIONS GREATEST ANNIVERSARY
Viroqua's Citizens Scattered 10 Different
Points TO Observe the Day.

The Fourth of July in Viroqua was
on the Sunday order People scattered
to all the surrounding cities and points
where celebrations were pulled off.
The greater number went to La Crosse
TO attend Barnum 4 Bailey's circus,
and the next greatest number to Cash
ton, following the band and ball team.
II was an ideal day for an outing and
every person who could secure team or
railroad accommodations took advan-
age of the propitious weather. Good
celebrations are reported from all the
places where the day was observed.
At Rogers grove, in Franklin, an
old-time ''doins" was on, with plenty
of sport and picnic dinner w. N.
Coiiiand spoke to the audience Rev
Buffers made a double header" for
the day, speaking at Avalanche and
Appleman's Corners, where the spirit
of patriotism was manifest in the old
way. gy:th good attention at each place.
Judge MahOney GRATED at Soldiers
Grove and C. II. Minshall at Esofea
Viola had its usual good time in racing
features, a fine parade, eloquent and
thoughtful oration by Congressman j.
w. Murphy of Platteville. La Fargo
and Viola played hotly contested game
of ball, the former team winning by
to 3. The Bloomers, a nine composed
of lady players of Viola, put it all ov-
er" team made up of the linen of
the town, arrayed in mother hubbards.
1t was feature that caused more ex-
citement .nan a box of monkeys.
There is NJ more ideal and restful place
in the country for Fourth of July Gel
ebration than on the Viola fair grounds.
At Cashton Hon. John F. Dougerty of
La Crosse, delivered an able address in
his usual engaging manner Viroqua'
band was the chief musical attraction.
Hundreds of spectators were present at
the bah park and saw Cashton shut-out
Viroqua, 3 to O.
Other places in the county where Gel
ebrations were held are Hillsboro, On
tario and perhaps country points.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Late Fall and Favorable Weather will
Assure Good Crop.

The tobacco crop is coming on finely.
Some planting is yet to be done, but
in the main the setting is over, although
the latter part of this week will be re-
quired to complete the work. We re-
member that in some past seasons a
week later than this date setting has
been done, There is now no lack of
good plants. Remarkable growth has
been attained by tobacco in the fields
the past ten days, and weather condi-
tions have been all that could be de-
sired. Already some farmers have been
twice through their fields with culti-
Yators,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
(From Coon Valley Newsl

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Hauge arrived
from their honeymoon at Minneapolis.
st. Paul and Crookston, Mimi, last
Monday.
The midsummer picnic at Spring
Valley was a success. The total taken
was about 800. Several good speeches
were delivered by the speakers. The
Coon Valley band furnished music for
the day.
Bessie, five-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Hans Hoff, fell from cabinet
on her head last Monday. The child
was stunned for several hours and was
unable to get word out of her until
the following morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

Buy No ! Norway tobacco hath Of
Thayer
Olaf Walby visited friends at Coon
Valley, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. S. Slack spent
Sunday with Readstown friends
Con Favor left for Seattle, Wash
ington, the fore part Of the week.
Miss Anna Beranek Of Yuba, is in
attendance at Summer school here.
County Clerk Berlie Moore is spend
ing a few days at his old home at val
ley.
The vestless mems suspenders are
going like 'hot cakes" at the Blue
Front Store.
Morgan Bergh and Gena Stigen
were united in marriage at Coon Prairie
church, last week
MIR. and Mrs. Nils Anderson of st.
Paul, visited his brother, Thos. Ander-
son in this city last week.
Miss Valla Smeby returns this week
from visit with relatives and friends
at Albert Lea. Minnesota.
Miss Gladys De Garmo and Mrs.
w. l.. Tate visited at Onalaska with
relatives, day this week
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. S1hofman of
st. James. Minnesota, are guests of
Mrs. SchoGman's father, Vim. Lake,
in this city.
i MIR. and Mrs. II, M. Peterson, re-
siding near our city. are enjoying "A
visit from their son, Rev. p. II. Grims-
by of Minneapolis.
Big reduction in those popular hand
tailored suits that nave been selling so
freely. Must all go Come now.
The Blue Front Store.
Miss Florence Stricker returned on
Tuesday evening, from Aberdeen, South
Dakota, where she has been employed
for the past two years. She will remain
at her home until September ,as she
has been allowed a two months yaca-
tion.
The La Crosse Tribune is authority
for the statement that Arthur f. Mel
son, farmer living near Westby, died,
Tuesday morning, at the st. Francis
hospital at La Crosse, from septlcac-
mia. Deceased was thirty-eight years
of age and leaves a wife TO mourn his
death
The local council Of the F'ratcrnal
Reserve association viii be rcorganizcd,
Friday evening, with membership Of
about forty. District Deputy Radke
expects TO secure fifty or more before
leaving here. Ex-Att'y Gen. +. K.
Hicks Of Oshkosh. viii be present at
the meeting, Friday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Fancy Posi- Gard Ruling.

The postmaster general has issued
an order amending the postal laws and
regulations respecting the mailing of
particles of glass, metal, mica, sand,
tinsil or other similar substances are
unavailable, except when enclosed in
envelopes, or when treated in such
manner as will prevent the objection
able substances from beng rubbed off
or injuring persons handling the mails. ="
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
stoekbuyer NeIson Dies saddenIy.

Nels c. Nelson passed away at his
home several miles southwest of West
by, on Wednesday of last week. He
went to the barn to harness a horse,
intending to pillow corn About fifteen
minutes later his wife tried to get him
to answer phone call, and discovered
him critically i'll. He lived about four
hours thereafter
Deceased was we'll known in this coun-
ty, having for a number of years been
a prominent buyer of stock. He was a
man of great industry and highly cs-
teemed by he acquair tances. tie is
survived ~ the wife and two children.
Funeral services occurred at 2 clock
on Friday, at the house, Rev. Gul-
brandsen officiating lntermeut took
place in Bethuel cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

Viola voted ST, 900 for construction
of an additional new school house.
New stylish line of NJ ekwear Just
received at the Blne Fronl Store.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Wig and
little daughter were III Westby, yester-
day.
Miss Mary Tollefson, who has been
in Finley North nakata, returned home,
Saturday.
The w. C. T. U. win meet with
Mrs. Louis Larson next Tuesday after
noon, July 16.
Missionary society of the Methodist
church meet, next Friday afternoon,
at parsonage.
AT the last annual school meeting
was elected clerk.
On Friday of last week Attorneys
C. J. Smith and j. IL. Bennett attended
court at Soldiers Grove.
James Hall treated his family To
one of those Northwestern surreys at
Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Mrs. Jitley Norris and child of
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Webb.
Judge C. w. Graves returned from
his fishing trip on Tuesday morning.
He says he caught all the fish he
desired.
Miss Maude Munroe of Baraboo,
Messrs. Jack Flitcher of Portage, and
Ray Vergerout of Montfort, are guests
at the Munson home
Get a pair of the Vogue" suspen-
ders for the man who does roc want to
wear vest in hot weather.
Blue Front Store.
The Viroqua young peoples society
of the Synod Lutheran church will
meet at the home of Clarence Olson,
near Westby, next Sunday at .. m.
Mrs. Garfield Aiken was able to be
brought to her home in this city, lust
Sunday evening. She was operated
upon some weeks ago, for appendicitis
and other ailments.
John Glinsdale of Harmony town,
has just completed large new barn
and on Saturday night, July IL, he will
give a regular old-time barn dance, to
which everybody is invited.
On Tuesday District Attorney Ben
nett left for Hillsboro to attend a pre-
liminary examination OF Bohemian
from the eastern section of the county,
who is charged with a serious crime.
Mr.. Oscar Eatwick, who completed
the law course at the state university
this year, has .'ormed law partnership
with ID. w. Mcnamara, district at
torney of Marquette county, and will
leave for Westfeld in about a week for
the practice of his profession.
Advertised letters at VirOqua post
office: Geo. A. Belding, Rev. a. j.
Benjamin, Earl Browell, Hazel Brown,
J. w. Brown, Mrs. c. y. Clipp, Chas.
F. Crane, c. Fogh, Henry Graves,
John Jones. r. S. Love, Bertha Nelson,
Mrs. Fannie Nichols, Mrs. Win Sanborn,
Emma Schmidt and Syyer Gunderson.
Roland Chase met with painful
accident on the evening Of July 4th,
while returning home on the Southeas-
tern passenger. He was sitting on the
platform and red hot cinder fell into
his waist pocket, ignit,ng some frag-
ments of dynamite caps. Roland ex-
perienced lively time and severely
burned hand before the fire was ex-
John A. Johnson, son Of Amin
johnson. returned home for visit af-
ter an absence Of twelve years in the
west, having spent most of that time
in the coast states. He was in San
Francisco at the time Of the death deal
ing earthquake. Mr.. johnson is
blacksmith. and says the wag. scale per
dav for his tradegmen is seven dollars
in the far west
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

The residence of IS.ate Treasurer
Dahl at Madison, was entered by burg
lars during Monday night A gold
watch, suit of clothes, small amount of
wearing apparel and a few trinkets
wore taken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
(From the Yiola Intellirencer.l

DR.. Dake took Peter Groves to La
Crosse to the hospital, where upon be-
ing operated on it was found that he
was suffering from cancer of the liver
and is incurable.
Robt Drake of Bear Creek, died July
2, after an illness of many weeks, of a
complication of diseases. Mr.. Drake
was brother-in-law of Mrs. A. w.
Guess of this village.
X. S. Porter had his right hand in
jured while shooting firecrackers, one
of the large ones exploding in his hand.
The flesh was torn open to the bone on
his thumb and second finger.
Veteran John w. Fishel, formerly of
Viola, now of West Fork, Arkansas,
was married on June l4th to Mrs. Ruth
Hutchinson of that place, where they
will make their home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Shingles reasonable at Thayer's


yard
For solid investment in timber lands
apply to Thayer a. Mains.
Miss Ada Graves hrs been visiting
relatives and fri, ads in Sparta
Mrs. Nj. ID. Chase entertained the
briGEc club on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Amy Hutchison is visiting
relatives ard friends at Readstown.
Rev. Smeby will conduct English
services at the Synod West Coon Prairie
church next Sunday afternoon.
w. II. Bekkcdal, Chas. r. Shannon,
Incr Peterson and other Westby gentle
men, have gone on fishing outing at
Minocqua, where Mr.. Bekkedal has a
summer home.
-Messrs. Stoll and Groves have rent
ed the IL. NJ Tate store room, formerly
occupied by saloon, and will put in a
stock of clothing at once. They will
occupy this store room until the Fergu-
son block is completed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Benefit for Viroqua Catholic Church.

Such entertainment will be at Rising
Sun on Sunday, July il The members
of st. James congregation, Rising Sun,
will held an entertainment on the church
grounds for the benefit of st. Mary S
Catholic congregation of Viroqua. Ev-
erybody cordially invited to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

On Saturday, July 13, | will sell my
stock of merchandise and also my house
hold goods, at New ton, at public auc-
tor Salt will commence at 10 O'Clock.
Parties desiring to purchase at private
sale, can have goods at cost. six months
time at six per cent. interest, approved
notes. f. +. MUTCH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

Via Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul
railway. $2.25 to Kilbourn ana return.
Special train July IL. Leave 6. .55 d. m.
Return leave Kilbourn p. m. Tickets
include delightful boat ride through the
Dells. Ask agent for complete infor-
nation. l.. C.. BOYLE. Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
lHnm tho wes.,,v Timesl

H. l.. Bum arrived from Oregon. lie
will make his Eeane with his son, F. C.
Bum.
We had quite a thunder storm Sum
day, lightning doing some damage.
Theo. Galstad and Hans Storsven each
lost COW by lightning. Mr. Storsven
was near by, but did not receive a
ohaak
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
From lhe La Farre Enterpriae.l

The village board have placed an
order for new horse power gasoline
engine to, be used IN operating the
stone crusher.
Mrs. Carlos Buchanan was taken to
the hospital at La Crosse last Sunday
and on Monday underwent an operation
for the removal of tumor. Latest re-
ports state that shelis getting along
nicely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
"wh;.. sox" Lose Two Games.

A large gathering was present at the
Cashton ball park on the Fourth of
July, when the nine of that village met
and vapquished that of Viroqua. The
game had been the subject of much
discussion and the fans of both munich
palities were there to see the doings.
Carl Coe for Cashton scored the first
run and that proved to be all that was
necessary. He was given a free pass
port to first, stole second and third, and
scored on an infield hit. Cashton again
scored twice in the sixth inning. With
men on third and second, hit was
made to Bromley at short, who tried to
nip the runner at the plate but threw
wild, allowing both runners to score.
The locals were able to get men on
bases, but they neither purloined their
way around nor did the hits develop at
the right time. AS between the pitch
ers, Babcock and Briggs, the former
had the better of the argument. He
struck out six men and Briggs one;
Briggs allowed five to reach first base
on balls, while "Bab'' was very frugal
with his passes and gave nary one.
In the matter of safe hits they broke
about even. Whitney, the Winona
wrestler, Impired and gave general sat
isfaction.
NOTES OF THE GAME.
The playing of Boyle, Viroqua's new
second baseman, was gilt-edged.
Only two hits were made that were
good for more than one sack; Boyle
and Babcock each got two-bagger
Anderson, the CashtCu back-stOp,
made two star "a .ches of touls.
A light shower made things look du-
bious for while, but fortunately it did
not interfere with the game.
The fWhite Sox" dropped a game to
the w. p. u. Athletes at La Crosse,
last Sunday, by the score of to L. The
game was well played and interesting.
A wild throw by Barlow gave the w.
B. u. 3 their two scores. Viroqua got
its lone tally in the ninth inning with
two men out. Two 2-base swats in
succession did the work. Barlow and
Kohn were the opposing pitchers.
The Viroqua "Sluggers" defeated
the Cashton second nine on the home
grounds by the score of 10 TO 6.
Next Sunday Cashton and Viroqua
teams meet on the local diamond. Each
team will have its strongest lineup
and the fans will see good game no
matter who wins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10
Licen sed 10 Mary.

Following is the list of those granted
marriage licenses by the county clerk
since our last issue:
Charles Dummer and Mary Bray,
both of Harmony
Lester Hilton and Lena Parr, both of
Clinton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

The Viroqua "Sluggers" defeated
the Cashton second nine on the home
grounds by the score of 10 TO 6.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-10

Next Sunday Cashton and Viroqua
teams meet on the local diamond. Each
team will have its strongest lineup
and the fans will see a good game no
matter who wins.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-12-08
Death of Mrs. Middleton Kelley.

At midnight Sunday, Mrs. Middle
ton Kelly died at the plantation
home of her father, Mr.. n c. MID
dleton, near Wilczinski She had
been i'll for several months, but in
spite OF all that physicians and loving
attention on the part of her devoted
patents and all could do, death came
as a relief to her suffering.
Mrs. Kelly was noble Christian
woman, young in years, and was low
ed by all who knew her. Her demise
is sincerely regretted by a host of
Borrowing friends who recognized III
her submissive Christ-like spirit, in
her daily life which has been cut SO
short by the Grim Reaper.
The funeral services were conduct
ed Monday afternoon by Rev. w. 4.
BoruIn, pastor OF the. Baptist church.,
of this city, and the remains lad
to rest in the Oakland cemetery. To
her sorrowing parents, brothers and
sisters, the Times extends its deepest
and sincere ympatly in this thei-
sad hour.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-12-08
DR.. BORUM RESIGNS
BUT CHURCH ASKS HIM TO
RECONSIDER HIS RESIG-
NATION.

Last Sunday DR. w. a. Borum,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
rendered his formal resignation IS
pastor OF the church The board
Immediately passed a unanimous
resolution rnportuning the pastor
10 reconsider his resignation for a
" Elk, and during that time the mem
bcrs Of the church will call upon
him in person and ask him not 10
leave. Such an outburst OF feeling
against his leaving has caused the
doctor to hold up his resignation at
least until next Sunday and il IS to be
hoped that he will reconsider his &C
ton and decide to remain here.
DR. Borum came here four years
ago last June, and since his coming
has built up the church wonderfully
i'll point Of numbers and influence,
Under his pastorate the members
have erected one OF the finest edi-
frees In the city, and mas endear-
ed himself TO each and everyone. He
also made host Of friends outside
of his church who will regret to Sc
him leave. 1t is SAID that he has .
call from Ruston, La