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The Seattle Republican., 1907-08-02

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
MERIT BOARD TO OFFER GOOD JOBS
Examinations Given March 2. by Civil
Service Commission.

The state civil service commission
will give another examination in each
assembly district of the state on Satur-
day, March 2. The positions pay all
the way from $40 to 500 a meath.
Applications for positions as attend
ant, cook, nurse and ordinary unskilled
labor may be made at aGy time Posi-
tions of this character will be filled
without written examination.
The following positions are open for
competitive examination:
Assistant chemist in the office of the
dairy and food commission, piie position,
salary $50 per month.
Examine in the office of the insur-
anee commissioner, one position, salary
$1,000 per annum.
Physicians in the state hospitals for
the insane and feeble-minded, competi-
tion open to men and women, salaries
range from SIS to 800 a month and
maintenance.
Assistant state veterinarian in the
department of the state veterinarian,
salary IS. per day and expenses.
Mechanician and assistant mechani-
clan in the university, salary SIS to $50
per month.
Janitors in the University, normal
schools and capitol, salaries range from
$40 to rs month.
Architectural draughtsmen in the of
fee of the university architect, two
positions. $50 and SIS a month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

Mayor Frank Chase has ordered a
fine, wire-wheel, cushioned tire surrey
of Chas. s. Slack & Co., who sold 81
600 worth of these goods in 1906.
Chas. S. Slack & Co. have the best
bargain in a gasoline wood-sawlng out
fit, mounted on trucks, ever offered at
the price Better get wise and inVesti~
gate.
Mr.. Charles Kuebler attended the
state convention of retail hardware and
implement dealers at Milwaukee. lie
reports a lively interest in commercial
lines. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Kuebler and their two little SONS.
Col. c. f. Morley has returned
from Washington, where he went about
the holiday season. Because of illness
he is at home earlier than expected.
Mr.. Morley was recently granted an in
crease in pension to S24 per month, by
special act of congress.
Remember, the Black Hawk and
Sure Drop corn planters hold the
worlds record. They will raise you
enough more corn with good seed to
pay for a planter over other out-of-date
STYLES. Chas. s. Slack & Co. are sell
ing them. You ne ID one and now IS
the proper time to close the deal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
ADDITIONAL NEWS NOTES

Wanted, boy to learn timer trade.
Apply at Martin & Kuebler's.
Will be no oyster supper at Bishop
Branch church on February l6, as had
been previously announced.
Mrs. Jackson Silbaugh returned,
on Sunday, from a months lecturing
tour in northern and eastern Wisconsin
in the interests of the state Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.
The Hillsboro basket ball team,
which has vanquished nearly every
team that has come its way, added a
notable victory to its successes, beating
the New York team that is travelling
through the country.
Milton Daniels, former resident
of Hillsboro, died in Forest county,
January 2lst, following an operation
for appendicitis. The remains were
taken to HillsbOro for burial.
Gilbert C. Olson of Esofea, is at
tending the farmers convention now
in session at the agricultural college at
Madison. He was an attendant last
session, The following citizens of Coon
town are present and enjoying the
many profitable things handed out by
the school: M. G. Theige, Thomas
johnson, J. Rundal, Knute Lindvig,
Hans Neprud, Louis Brye and Theo.
Kalbacken.
Readstown had fire alarm at five
O'Clock Sunday morning The newly
organized fire company did some ex
cellent work and prevented the fire
from spreading and even saved large
part Of the burning building. The
damaged property was a residence on
Main street owned by j. C. Flanagan
and occupied by G. A. Ewers. The
fire was under greathead way when
discovered by neighbor, and Mr.
Ewers, the only occupant of the house,
was not reused until the doors were
broken in by his neighbors. He was
partly stupified by the smoke and
would probably have lost his life in the
fire but for the timely aid. Both build
ing and contents were insured by the
John Dawson e. Company agency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
A large stock of dry barn and shed
boards on hand at Tibbits-C -Cameron's.
Born, on February 2, to Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Hendrickson a baby boy.


Born, on February 2, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Hendrickson, baby boy.
The best -four, 81 per sack.
H. d. Williams q Co.
DIR. E. f. Cooke, dentist; Office
over Boehrer's jewelry store.
DE Soto is without a barber. A
good location for some industrious
young man.
Miss Mary Rayner underwent an
operation at La Crosse, Friday last, for
appendicitis.
LosT-0n Saturday last, on road be-
tween Bud and Newton, ladies as
trakhan fur coat. Finder kindly leave
same at this office.
"A. T. Amsden and wife returned
on Thursday last, to their home at Gro
ton, South Dakota, after visiting rela-
tives in this city and vicinity.
WANTED Statesmen to look after our
interest in Vernon and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or commi ;sioD. Address
The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, o.
Squirrels are beC oming such a nuis-
ance at Ft. Atkinson that steps are be-
ing taken to exterminate them. They
have caused much damage to telephone
and electric wires.
The Burlington road has started
the erection of the telephone block
system on the La CrOsse-Prairie du
Chen division and have large crews OF
men stringing the wires.
). Henry Bennett, attorney and
counselor at law. court house, Viro-
qua. viii practice in all state and fed
eral courts. Dispositions and convey
ancing. Commercial collections. Local
and long distance phones in Office.
Friends in this county learn of the
death at Ontario, California, of Henry
H. Morgan, former well-known citi-
zen of Retreat vicinity. For years
MIR. Morgan represented the town OF
Wheatland on the county board. He
moved to California over twenty years
ago. Mr.. Morgan was sixty-six years
old.
" iroqua has never experienced such
period of business activity as the
present winter Splendid roads and
mild weather have combined TO give
the producers the best of opportunity
to market the products of their farms,
and daily hundreds IF teams bring large
loads Of tobacco and other farm pre-
ducts, wood, stock, etc. No man, wo-
man on child reed be idle. There is UNI
usual demand tGr labor Yes sir, Yiro-
qua and Vernon county are strictly
ssit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Not Great Cause For Alarm.

Thai Viroqua has three or four eases
of small pox in light form, is true,
but the authorities are endeavoring to
handle the plague in such a way that
public safety is assured. Because of
this few operators in some of the to-
bacco warehouses have retired. There
is no reason for people throughout the
country districts absenting themselves
from Viroqua. The exaggerated stories
afioat need not disturb the public.
Every precsution should and will be
employed to abate whatever of the epi-
demic now existing. There are few
communities that are entirely free from
small pox in mild form.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
tFrom the HiIlsboro sentry.D

Thomas Rott and Mary Urban of I'M
ion, were married in this village, Tues
day Justice Lind performed the eere-
mony.
Miss Emma Schultz, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Schultz of this village,
was united in marriage February 6, to
Lewis Stein in Milwaukee. The young
couple will make their home in Mil
waukee.
Frank Shema, long time resident of
Greenwood township, died at a hospital
at Rochester. Minnesota. He had
gone there for treatment and under
went an operation. After the opera
tion he was getting along nicely until
Thursday when his family was notified
that he was very low.
In a card from Roger Williams from
Port Orange. Florida, he says: 4 am
located in one cf Gods sunny spots,
and where neither snow nor rain has
kissed the earth stree last September.
Still it is not very dry. Salt mist from
the ocean at night makes things grow.
Peach trees are in full bloom. Sun
shine every day, and it was so in the
shade yesterday and today. 1t is love-
ly place with fine fishing. am sun
burned as red as beet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Taking Proper Preeaulion.

The authorities of the Vernon Coun-
ty Insane Asylum desire to inform the
public, that, until further notice
through the press, visitors will not be
admitted to said asylum. The existence
of small pox in various localities rem
ders such order advisable. Vernon
county papers please copy.
FREDERICK WILKINS, Supt.
Viroqua, Feb'y IL, 1907.
Mrs. 7. A. Thompson of Milwau-
kee. is visiting her children in this
city.
Mrs. G. w Chapman and daughter
Ruby, l.. w. Chapman and wife, all of
Milwaukee, came to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Rice.
Treasurer Wernick of Hillsboro
village, was first to make final tax set
tlement with County Treasurer Berge
for the seasons work He was here on
the 7th for that purpose and returned
only S33. 90 on real estate.
Mr.. A. c. Helmund, a former res
idcnr of Readstown, died suddenly
while stopping at a Wauzeka hotel,
from pneumonia. Interment took
place at Readstown, the family coming
from South Dakota for the funeral.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Death Of High churchman.

At La Crosse, last Saturday, Rt.
Rev. A. K Sagen, bishop of the Nor
wegian Lutheran synod for the district
including the United States east of the
Mississippi river, died, aged 56 years.
He was about to start for Boston to
dedicate church. Bishop Sagen will
be succeeded by the Rev. j. Nordby of
Lee, Illinois, present vice president of
the synod The taking off of this splen-
did man, one loved by all, will be Keen
ly felt through the large district over
which he bad jurisdiction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Notice.

We understand that it is being cireu-
lated that our yard has been sc'd or is
about to be sold. This is news to US,
and rse want our Customers and the
public to distinctly understand that it
has not been SOLD, nor have we any idea
Of selling it. We are here to do busi-
ness and intend TO stay.
TIBBTTTs-CAMERoN LUMBER Co.
r. J. ARNOLD, Manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Comstoek Spanish Tobacco Seed.

Having sold this seed for the w. T.
Comstock Co for the past seven years,
and believing it to be the best. have
secured the agency for this year. The
many growers who have used it, can
testify as TO its quality.
TATE MERCANTILE Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Said or Written to The Censor.

Luther H. Glenn, County Poor Com
missioner: "The demand for outside
assistance has been lighter the present
winter than any season since have
been in the position. Demand for labor
of all kinds doubtless makes this desir-
able condition possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

Mrs. Lizzie Chapman-Slade-Rice died
at her home in this city, Saturday even
ing, after a long and painful illness.
In her going parsonage long and in
timately connected with the local life
of the community passes. Fol- more
than thirty years she has catered to
public demands in restaurant service, a
woman schooled in the art; one who
knew no rest but to serve her friends
and neighbors; thoughtful of and gen.
erous to those in need. Mrs. Rice was
daughter of the pioneer Jerry Chap
man, and the family located at Viroqua
in 1856. Mrs E. H. Morrison is the
remaining member of the family. Mrs.
Rice was 5S years old. Funeral was
held at the M. E. church, Tuesday,
conducted by Rev. G. w. Nuzum, as
sisted by Rev. Sarles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

At the place known as the Linde-
mann farm, two miles north of Viroqua,
on Monday, February Is, commencing
at ten O'Clock, Edward o. Everson will
hold large sale of live stock, farm
implements, household goods, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
THE PASSING OF PIONEER PEOPLE.

A pioneer of the pioneers passed
when on Sunday, at the home of her
son Judson, in Franklin, Mrs. Phebe
Higgins laid down life's burdens and
entered upon long rest. With her
husband, Jacob Higgins, who died in
1858, she came to Vernon county in
1919; lived all these years on the place
they homesteaded, reared family who
follow her righteous steps. Grandma
Higgins was almost 81 years old, the
last of family of ten, born in the
state of New York on September q,
1916. Her work as a pioneer is re-
membered as that of noble, self-sac-
rificing woman. Two sons survive,
Sidney and Judson, and a long line of
younger kindred Funeral was held at
the home of her son Judson on Tuesday
conducted by Rev. White of Reads
town. Mrs. Higgins was seventy years
member of the Christian church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

At his farm, two miles southwest of
Viroqua, Tuesday, February 26, Lars
Josvanger will dispose of his live stock,
farm imple,..c-ts, household effects,
etc, at public auction. Sale to com
mence at ten O'Clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

Nathaniel Snearly, one of the lead
ing citizens of the town of Liberty,
died on Saturday, after an illness COW
ering some time. Mr.. Snearly was
about 55 years old, a man much re-
spected by neighbors and acquaintance.
A family, relatives and many friends
mourn his demise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
iFrom the cashton Record

Section Foreman Clace with crew are
at Viroqua helping pack ice for the
railroad company.
Arthur Borgerson left for Watertown.
where he went to fill vacancy for Il
short time as telegraph operator.
Mrs. VIM. Wallace died at her home
in Ontario. She was an elderly lady
and long time resident OF Brush Greek
valley.
At the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Vihus, in this village, occur
red the death of Miss Josephine Vihus,
at the age of 25 years Miss Vihus
had been sick for several months with
consumption and her death was ex-
pected by all her friends.
While hauling logs to be sawed in the
town of Tomah. Ed Butterfuss met
with fatal accident No one was
with him at the time and consequently
it is not known just how it happened.
He was found dead by Mr.. Roder who
was also hauling logs His load had
tipped over and he was crushed be-
heath the logs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

Calvin Cox, kickapoo: wife and
jus returned ssom Missouri. where we
visited my brother William. Rose
bushes were leafing. Rather too mild
and muddy for us. Fine country, how
ever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13
Country Auction Sales.

Side Brothers will hold sale of
stock, Implements, household articles,
farm tools, hay, grain and fodder, at
the old Side farm, IL miles south
west of Viroqua or Saturday, February
%, commencing at ten o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

w. C. Williams: 81 have taken the
CENSOR since | was mere boy. as ear
ly as 1870. We farmers had great
year for business, and the prices exceed
many that prevailed during war times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

Supt. wilkins: ''0ur large asylum
family is unusually we'll this winter,
fn" which we in charge, and the public,
nave cause to be grateful. 1t is to be
hoped that no contagion may infest our
domain, and to that end have thought
proper to deny admission to visitors
till further notice All of which is
entiralv uronpr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-13

The village is supplied with an cleo
tric light plant, bank. 2 drug stores, 4
hardwares, department
store, general stores, hotel and board
ing house, a graded school, 2physicians,
and attorney-at-law. Such raw ma
terials af fruit, vegetables, tobacco,
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
Santa Fe Pension System.

Chicago.-As a New Years Gift to
more than 10000 employees. the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Company has announced the inaugura-
ton of one of theSmost liberal pension
systems on any railroad in the United
States. 1t will become effective Janu-
ary 1st and its provisions will be ap-
plicable to every employe of the entire
system, involving an outlay probably
of millions. as It's scope Is broadened
by the retirement Of those reaching the
age limit or becoming incapacitated.
through their employment, fer further
usefulness. Employees may be pen
stoned at sixty-fve.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
Death Rate Declining.

Warrington: Chief Sanitary Officer
Gorgas, IN n report to the Isthmian
canal commission on the health condi.
tions In the canal zone during the
month OF November, notes a steady de-
cline In the death rate. both among
the employees and the population out.
side OF the employees. In July, among
the employees there were 151 deaths:
In November. &C. Among the 5000
white American employees three deaths
occurred with no deaths from any
cause In the families of employees. The
number Of employees constantly sick
has fallen from 1,107 in July to 799 in
November.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
EX-SENATOR DEAD
THOMAS M. BOWEN DIES AT HIS
HOME IN PUEBLO.
WAS A CIVIL WAR VETERAN

Served as Judge, Representative in
the Colorado Legislature and
United States Senator-FormerIy
Prominent in Iowa, Kansas, Idaho
and Arkansas.
Pueblo.-Former United States SEN
ator Thomas Bowen, one of the best
known citizens of the state, and who
had also been prominent in national
affairs, died at his home. 229 West
Twelfth street, at 1920 o'clock Sunday
afternoon after a few weeks Illness.
He came to Pueblo in 1892 and was sew
enty-two years old. Senator Bowen, at
the time of his death, was president Of
the Colorado penitentiary commission
ers.
He was born near Burlington, Iowa,
college education at Mount Pleasant.
Iowa, he was admitted to the bar at
the age of eighteen. He removed
shortly after to Wayne county, Ohio.
In 1856 he was elected to the House
Of Representatives from that state. In
1858 he removed to Kansas, which was
then a territory, and enlisted in the
Civil War, serving in the Union army
from June, 1861, until July, 1865.
Enteringsthe service as captain OF
company in the First regiment of the
volunteers he reached the rank of col
onel of the Thirteenth Kansas infan-
try, which position he held until the
close of the war.
At the Republican national conven-
tion, held in 1864, he was a delegate
from Kansas. After the war he moved
to Arkansas and became president OF
the constitutional convention of that
state, which convened under the recon-
struction act of Congress. He was
later justice of the Supreme Court
of Arkansas for four years and was at-
terward appointed governor of the ter
ritory of Idaho by President Grant in
1871. He later returned to Arkansas
and was a candidate for the United
States Senate, but was defeated in an
open contest before the Legislature
by S. w. Dorsey.
He came to Colorado in January,
1875, taking up the practice of law.
When the state government was Or
ganized he was elected judge of the
Fourth judicial district, serving term
of four years. He was elected repre-
sentative to the State Legislature in
1882, and served as chairman OF the
committee on ways and means until
he resigned to accept the position OF
United States senator. He took his
seat in the United States Senate on
December 3. 1883. Before becoming
senator Judge Bowen made large for
tune in mining at Summitville, in Rio
Grande county.
He was married at Little Rock, Ar
kansas, in 1875 to Miss Margaretta
Thurston, who survives him.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
LEBERG's BAD RECORD.
Had Been in Prison and in Utah Insane
Asylum.

Cripple Creek, Colo.-The records of
the county jail show that Lars Leberg
young Swede, was sentenced to a
ninety-day term September 9th for as
sault on the person of Tom Gallagher,
section foreman.
Iceberg had worked few days and
when discharged by Gallagher de-
manded his money. When told to re-
port at the company's office in Cripple
Creek, he knocked Gallagher down and
then, arming himself with shovel
marched Gallagher to the depot.
A warrant was sworn out, and Le
berg, when found that evening by Con
stable Weak, assaulted and severely
kicked that officer. He was overpow
cred after hard fight, in which two
police officers and two constables took
part. Revolvers were used to beat Le-
berg into submission, and the police of
ficers were suspended pending investl-
CATION by the Fire and Police Board as
to alleged cruelty. They were fully ex-
onerated.
In the county jail Iceberg. morose
and threatening at times, was found to
be a moral pervert and was Stunned
and feared by his Jail associates. One
day when in a communicative mood
Iceberg confided to fellow prisoner
that he had been recently brought from
the Utah State Insane Asylum at
Provo, where he had been confined, tc
Leadville by a warden of the Utah asy-
lum, who turned his adrift on arrival
in that city. Iceberg at the time was
believed to be lying. His discarded
coarse underwear, marked in plain
characters Iceberg" was to be seen at
the Jail this morning.
Iceberg was released when his time
expired. December 7th. and all trace OF
him was then lost. The name and de-
scription of the man as enrolled on the
Jail records is as follows:
Lars Iceberg. aged twenty-five;
height, five feet nine inches; light com
plexion, smooth face; nationality,
Swede; convicted September 9Th, as
sault; time, ninety days; discharged
December 9th.