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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Trains SOU stalled on SOUTHEASTERN.

Although over three weeks have
passed since its track and bridges
were washed out by the flood of July
q. the La Crosse & Southeastern rail
way has as yet been unable TO put on
regular trains Friday last three cars
of freight were brought from La Crosse,
this being the first train to make
through run. Officials of the road
had expected that starting today they
would be able to run a train each way
daily, but they were unexpe ctedly de-
layed in making repairs on one or two
bridges. 1t is not definitely known
when they will be able to have their
REGULAR trains schedule in force.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
COON VALLEY WILL INCORPORATE
At Special Election. Held Yesterday,
Question So Decided.

At special election which took place,
yesterday, the electors of Coon Valley
voted in favor of the incorporation of
their village. An order giving them
permission SO to do was granted some
time since by the circuit court with the
provisions that the electors of the vii
lage should decide in favor of the pro
position at a special election. The vote
stood 80 for, 2S against and 2 defective
Coon Valley vii make the ninth ;ncor-
porated viIlGge for Vernon county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Meddrd al Snif Grnve.

Members of the family and friends
were at Soldiers Grove ON Wednesday
last, to be present at the marriage of
Mr. Frank Dickson, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. S. Dickson of this city, and
Miss Margaret Murphy of the Grove.
The ceremony was performed at st.
Philips church by the resident priest
Frank Dickson was born and lived most
of his life in Viroqua, but for some
years has conducted photograph bust
ness where he now resides. His friends
in the old home extend congratulations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Eenefit Social.

An ice cream social will be given,
next Saturday evening, at the Mrs. Jo-
hanna Kjos place, II miles southwest
of town, for the benefit of Nicolai Lin
coin Shrede, who has been laid up with
typhoid fever all summer at the La
Cross hospital. He is deserving and
industrious young man and all who are
willing to lend him helping hand, are
cordially invited to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Very Sudden Death.

At the family home, in the town of
Franklin, last Saturday, Chris Jasper
son died suddenly from severe hemo-
rrhage, to which he had been subject.
He left the house to feed his chickens,
and not returning for some time,
search was made and he was found
prostrate and died within few minutes.
He was a son Of Andrew Jasperson,
aged 80 years, had been in delicate
health for some years. Funeral was
held at the home yesterday, burial at
Liberty Pole
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
fFrom the La Farre Enterpriae.l

The Kickapoo Valley Creamery com
pany paid to it's patrons, for the month
of July, SIS, ,596.34.
The first train since the food ar
rived here Friday afternoon, and the
regular services have been resumed.
Mrs. Carlos Buchanan has SO far re-
covered from her operation at La Crosse
as to be able to come to Westby, where
she is now at the parental home for a
few weeks rest and further recupera-
fia0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
(From the Viola News)

News have been received that w. H.
Thompson, formerly of Viola but now
of New York City and Tuscon, Ari-
zoua, has struck it rich. Mines in
Arizona in which he was interested
have proved extremely valuable and
w. H. is transformed into a million
aire. Good enough. Served him right.
Prof. Elmer Widmer of the Wausau
Business College was in town on his
way to his old home at RocKton and
incidently looking up prospective stu
dents. Prof. Widmer is now owner of
his college which has had twenty-one
years of continuous existence. He in
formed US that two other Vernon county
boys, Messrs. Cowee, are on his teach
ing force.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
(FrOm the HiIlsbOro sentry-Ent

From the HiIlsboro Sentry -Enterprise.)
Mrs r. Hammer and son Bernard of
this village, accompanied by Mrs. o.
B. Wyman and daughter of Viroqua,
left for Yellow Stone Park.
Joe Kolash of Greenwood township,
reports that he killed blacksnake that
measured seven and one half feet in
length.
George Hofmeister will load car
with his biooded stock next Monday
and start out to exhibit at the different
fairs.
The wearing of birds or parts of
birds on women's bonnets is unlawful in
in the state of Wisconsin. This is the
effect of the statute enacted by the last
legislature, as viewed by A. c. Titus,
first assistant attorney general.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

The many friends of Mrs. E. E. Pat
terson viii be grieved to learn that she
is in a critical condition from the effects
of a paralytic stroke which she received
the first of the week.
Chas. N. Hale and family, who went
from here last spring to try their for
tunes in the far west, concluded that
life in Kansas was not like living in
the promised land, and returned to this
village.
Joseph Pugh died at his residence in
this village, August 9th, of cancer of
the stomach, at the age of SO years.
He is survived by wife. five children
and numerous other relatives, who
deeply mourn the loss of husband, father
and friend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

Mrs. Martha Stevens of White,
South Dakota, is making a several
weeks visit at the home of her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Watson, in
this city. She will be joined later by
her husband, DR.. L. U. Stevens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Let Tibbits-Cameron figure witt

Let Tibbits Cameron figure with
you. We do the rest.
M. A. Gauper is spending several
weeks at his home IN this city,
Mr.. b. G.. Dinsdale Of Galena, Illi-
nois. has been calling IN friends and
hooking after business interests here.
Gauntlet driving gloves for women
and boys. Just the thing to drive to
town with. Only 81. horsehide and
light buckskin. The Blue Front Store.
Mrs. Robert Delap Of this city,
spent few days at the Sarauel MilPs
home, in the town Of jefferson, assist
ing the care Of Mr.. Mills, who is very
III.
Miss Ragna Larson and Hialmar
Lieum were married at the brides home
near Avalanche, last Thursday. Only
relatives and few friends were pre-
sent.
Mrs. +. J.. Snodgrass and son Of
River Falls, and Mrs. George Groves.
daughter and son and Miss Florence
Nuzup of GAINESVILLE, have been guests
Of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Nuzum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
Said or Written TO ths Censor.

w. III. Ledman, Miller, South Dako-
Ia: "Am in the bakery business here
and doing well. Miller is nice little
town of 300 inhabitants, no saloons
and four churches, which speaks well
for the town. Crops in this country
look fine; real estate is on the in
crease.
B. f. Purdy writes to friend here
from Fleak, North Dakota: I'VE GER
tainly have fine country and never
saw things grow. such as garden truck,
etc, as they do here. Our garden was
planted on sol, of course, and we don't
have to cultivate il, which suits me to
t.. We have had an abundance of
rain and things look fine, although we
were little late as we were a month
in getting our stuff out from Glenellen
and then had our shacks to put up. We
have dug well on Lute's claim and
got water in about Is feet. We are
now digging mine and are down about
Is feet and have struck fine water, but
will go few feet farther. Lutte and
did the work. Two mines of free coal
are located from quarter 20 three
quarters of mile from as and we can
buy for S. so double box of coal. The
Northern Pacific is msk:nS second
survey througn asro about mile and
half from US and they have got to put
a road through this part of the country
by next year in order TO hold ten-mile
land grant. 1 notice that Viroqua and
vicinity have had very hard storm.
Well, come out 20 Dakota. We have
not had a bad storm while we have
been here"
B. S. Froiland, Viroqua town: II tell
you. that our oats amount TO practical
ly nothing, and think they are little
different from those on other farms in
our neighborhood."
Fred Hansen, enroute to Argentine:
During my recent visit To Spokane,
Washington, | called upon our old
friend, Mr. Peter Nelson, who was in
his usual good health and spirits. He
took me .under his wing and ere two
hours had passed had introduced me to
about thirty of Spokane's most ;niuen-
tial business men. As has always been
his modest way he disclaimed being
much of business man, but the writer
has been around good deal and has
seen very few men who received the
glad hand as readily as our mutual
friend, Mr.. Nelson. Through his kind
ness and strong influence the writer
finished up business in two short fore
nol,'g that would have taken all the
way from week to q month to have
finished. Viroqua people are very for
sunate to have such a loyal and infiuen-
tlal man on the coast as Mr.. Nelson.
Spokane is very beautiful city and
one that the writer shall always have
very tender feeling toward, and the
people are among the broadcast minded
in the world +"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Coy of Ar
kansas, arrived here cn Saturday, to
spend a part of the heated term with
Mrs. Coy's mother, Mrs. Salome Miller.
They came from the south to escape
heat, and are here for the warmest
term so far this wear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
TOBACCO CROP MAKING PROGRESS
Some Topping Has Been Done Hsrvest
Soon 10 Begin.

Conditions have been generally favor
able for the growth of crops for mum
Der of weeks, warmth anu good showers
contributing to rich and large tobacco.
The crops are very uneven as n rule
and the small plants will need favor
able September TO bring anything like
development to them Notwithstanding
the latenees in planting there are some
oi the finest crops ever grown in the
county, while there are many very poor
0utlo0ks. Everything considered if
Vernon county growers harvest any
thing approaching an average crop in
size and quality they viii be thankful
Topping has commenced a small way
and before the close of the month cut
ting and shedding will have been in
augurated
Taking general survey of the outlook
the Edgerton Tobacco Reporter com
ments; With weather conditions much
more favorable to the growing crop,
the prospects have somewhat improved
during the week Several rains have
fallen, succeeded by warm temperature,
promoting more satisfactory growth.
The first hail storms, covering limited
areas, have been reported from the
Rio and Westby sections, doing some
damage to the early fields. Topping
will commence in the most forward
! fields the coming week and there is
plenty of work to be done in promoting
the later set by frequent cultivation if
they are to be brought up to a harvest.
| The cured leaf market shows little
! improvement but transactions so far
| have not been very plentiful. A few
out town dealers have been in the
state of late feeling the pulse of local
holders but have failed so far to close
any large deals.
| The shipments out of storage reach
about 500 cases from this market to all
points for the week past.
! In an article on tobacco growing i'm
the United States, Frederick J. Haskin,
! in reciting the various benefits of the
industry, incidently remarks that it
supplies the federal government with
as much revenue as the growers re-
ceive for the crop. In other words the
/ government tax approXimates the cost
of the raw product. For every pound
of tobacco that the farmer raises, the
| government steps in and eXacts tax
that is equal to the price paid to the
grower. The tax that the government
places upon tobacco-equal to the price
paid to the growers Illuminating
! The users of tobacco few of them,
at least realize that they are paying
as much to the government on every
pound of tobacco that they use as they
are paying to the farmers that grew it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
BARGAIN Sale.

| wish to dispose of at private sale
cook stove, cupboard, organ. chairs, cot
bed, fruit jars, lamps, fiat irons, pair
White Holland turkeys, Rhode Island
fowls. Must be sold this week. AR.
THUR ROGERS. in Porter's stone house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14
White Sox Win SIussine Match.

The heavy hitting La Fargo team
came over to the county seat on Thurs
day last, and lost a game to the White
Sox by the score of II to z. The visi-
tors had the game pocketed until the
eighth inning, when the Sox got busy
and smashed out eight runs all in a
bunch. Previous to this the La Fargo
players thought they had cinch and
would win in canter, the score then
being to 3 in their favor Lester
Wood ambled down the side lines sing
ing snatches OF srch songs as "Wait
till the sun shines, Mary, and vocifer-
ating "seven come eleven. The elev-
en- came all right but the other fellows
got it, so the Joke is certainly on Les
ter. 1t goes without saying, however,
that the la Fargo aggregation are good
stickers and will stir up trouble for al
most any pitcher Score by innings;
La Fargo 1 0 0 2 2 2 o Z
Viroqua % ] 0 ] o O s XII
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

Owing to the inclement weather the
w. Is. T. team of La Crosse, failed to
put in an appearance in this city on
Sunday last. The game viii be played
at some future date.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

The White S0x leave on Friday next,
to play series of games with teams
at points in southeastern Minnesota.
On Sunday and Monday they play at
Caledonia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-14

B. S. Froiland, Viroqua town: II tell
you. that our oats amount to practical
ly nothing, and think they are little
different from those on other farms in
our neighborhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed In the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $1OO0 or more were involved
 s11O0-North Birmingham Land company to J. T. Lowery, lots 23 to 26, inclusive. in block 2SS and lot 15 in block 353, as shown on the map of the survey of the North Birmingham Land company.
 $2OO0-John S. Cox and wife to A. A. Adams, lots Il and 12 in block 1S7, Birming- ham, the said lots fronting 90 feet on the east line of Nineteenth street be- tween Avenues F and G. and extending back 100 feet
 s17OO-Gus Adams arH wife to w. A. Watts, lot IS in block II, as shown on the map of the Elyton Land companys sur- vey of Birmingham, the said property fronting 50 feet the north line of Seventh avenue, north, between Thir. teenth and Fourteenth streets, and extend ing back 190 feet to an alley in the rear.
 James Glasgow, property in the northea st quarter of section 22, township 20 south, range 4 west.
 s1200-Joe Viglia and wife to Sam Ro- mano ct al.. a lot 70 by IF feet on the southwest side of block 10 in the Cham bers McAdory addition to Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
-.es- DUN & CO.'S REVIEW.
Little Change Is Noted In Conditions
 In General Trade.

New York, December 13.-R. G. Dun x Company's Weekly Review of Trade tomorrow will say: Commercial reports indicate little alteration for the past week, but greater confidence in marked inn provement after January 1. Holiday trade monopolizes attention, in some sections exceeding that of last year, all though aggregate sales do not compare favorably with 1906 to date. Jobbing and wholesale lines are reasonably quoted, while manufacturing operations are cur tailed pending the resumption of normal demands
 The supply of labor has not increased in ratio to the closed plants, however, owing to emigration, which is about double that of last year.
 Some sections report better trade in the iron and steel industry. although new business Is limited and little recovery is expected until next year. Several or ders for rolling stock were placed this week and more business of this nature is under negotiation, while the official re- ports of products of iron and steel show total value of sl65000 in 10 months of 1907, over 10 per cent of the value of all merchandise sent abroad.
 Fluctuations in the raw material pro- duced some irregularity in the tone of cotton goods, but few net changes oc- cured in prices. As neither manufacti.rer nor buyer seem desrous of establishing new basis of quotations, the market is nominally unchanged The only division of the cotton manufacturers market that shows accumulation is the export class. No business with China is anticipated until prices decline materially. Certain lines of woolens for next fall have been opened and the market canvassed to some extent. No definite tendency is noted thus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
GENERAL TRADE IS
 STILL VERY QUIET
Retail Distribution About Nor-
 nal for the Period
FINANCES ABOUT NORMAL
Better Feeling Is Manifested In Iron and Steel Industries, With Inquiry For the Future, But Produc-
 ton Is Still Limited.

New York, December 13-Bradstreets tomorrow will say:
 Gross currents in trade, finance and industry prevent generalization, but financial conditions generally have shown further easing, while the approach of the holiday period and more seasonable weather has helped retail distribution, which in some sections also feels the stimulus of price concessions. On the other hand, wholesale and jobDmg trade has been rather quieter and manufactur- ing industry has slackened slightly. In no branch of trade distribution or indus try are operations so brisk as at this date in recent years. Collections generally are very slow and failures tend to increase in number.
 In financial affairs the country is nov ing gradually to the normal. Savings bank withdrawals are small where the embargo on withdrawing cash has been lifted. The premiums on currency still persists at many cities, however, and this is variously assigned to window dress ing by state banks.
 There is less talk of cancellations, though there are evidences of these in many lines. To offset the possibility Of large stock accommodating, buyers are keeping their activities restricted, and this tendency is also re-enforced by a fair volume of re-sales by jobbers who find surplus supplies at hand.
 Among the industries a feature is the continuance of better feeling in iron and steel, accompanied by some inquiry for near future wants. Production is, hoW- ever, being restricted. an example beinS furnished by the reports that pig iron production in the Pittsburg district is but 40 to 50 per cent of normal, while finish ing mills are running 60 to 70 per cent Of the capacity. Building has shown heavy falling off and all materials are dull. Lumber is quiet and weak. and there are reports of a quite general shutdown Of mills in the south A similar condition is reported in the northwest and logging op- erations this winter to be greatly re- stricted.
 Curtalment of output is quite general among the textile industries, and many New England mills in other lines are re- strictlng the output. This is especially true in metal working shoe manufactur- ing and other lines.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending December 12 number 2S4 against PIP last week and 220 in the like week of 1906. Canadian failures for the week number 30, against 26 last week and 31 this week year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
POLICE MUDDLB
 BOTHERS MERIDIAN
SINCE POLICE COMMISSION IS KNOCKED OUT MAYOR RIVERS HAS TO SWEAR IN POLICEMEN EVERY MORNING.

Meridian. Miss, December 13.-(Special. ) Meridian is still without a police force outside of the chief of police. At a meeting of the Mayor, Aldermen and Councilmen Friday night the lawmaking body of the city wound up in deadlock and failed to pass any ordinance ap- pointing policemen.
 The recent decision of the supreme court declaring the police commissioners of Meridian an incompetent body also took authority from the police force. The aldermanic body stands firm for an ap- pointment of police force to serve for four years. The council finally voted for a three-year term, but this com promise would not be accepted.
 Mayor Rivers will swear in each po- liceman each morning until a regular force appointed by ordinance is effected. Lawyers in this city claim the Mayor has no authority to do this.
 At a board meeting Friday night an ordinance was passed prohibiting the sale of meats fish and oysters at any other place than the city market. City Tax Collector Harwell was affected by the supreme court decision. but was re- appointed by the aldermen and council Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14

far, however, and many dealers prefer to postpone presenting new lines somewhat longer.
 Footwear shipments through Boston are much smaller than year ago. yet some- what improved and wholesalers are ex- pected to operate freely in the near future. A better inquiry in the latter market promises revival of business after Jan uary l. Prices are steady. Signs of im- provement multiply in the hide market business in all knds of domestic pack CTS and country hides this week being larger than at any time for two months. Prices are steadier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
Respjte For Murderers,

Deming, New Mexico, December 13- Martin Amador and Magdaleno Saballazo condemned murders, were not hanged today, Governor Curry having granted each a respite of 30 days. Sheriff Don Johnson had everything in readiness for a double execution when word was received from Santa Fe stating the hang ing would be postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
11,O0O Sheep Drowned.

Entiat, Wash, December 13.-A flock o6 sheep, numbering nearly HOO, were drowned yesterday in Mad river. Tha sheep were being driven from Cascade mountains to Entiat valley to winter.
 While the flock was carefully going down
 a mountain side, the leaders slipped and rolled over a preciplce. This demoralized the rest of the flock and before the men in charge could control them several thousand had slipped or plunged into tha river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE. Mo- BIT N. 17th St., rooms, bath, etc.; rent for s22.50 per month"; sell at 8 per cent gross, or $3.375; terms, $135 cash balance to suit, with interest. S. E. corner 17th St. and 9th ave-, north, 100x19O it., renting for s125 per month , will sell at per cent on gross income or subdivide 1t and make easy terms with small cash payment, balance long time with interest; very desirable. FOR RENT-1900 11th Ave. S., rooms, bath, gas and servants house.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN Phones 11O1 and 465. 1S26M Ed Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
The Mauretania In the Mud.

Liverpool, December 13.-The Cunard line steamer Mauretania,, which is sched- uled to sail tomorrow for New York, went aground tonight in the Mersey, op- posite the landing stage. It is expected that she will be 1oated off in the morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
FOR SALE.
SEABOARD

The On Time Line. Effective Wednesday, Dec. 11th, the 4:15 pm. train for Atlanta and train leaving Atlanta 7::55 am. arrive Birmingham 1::30 pm, carry parlor car with broiler. Watch Seaboard for improved facilities and all comforts for it's patrons. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
CHRISTMAS EYEGLASSES

Nothing more appropriate or would be more appreciated than pair of those dressy Eyeglasses. Eyes tested after Christmas. Jas. H. Finder Manufacturing and Scientific Optician, S06 N. 18th street, Bell phone 56S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-14
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Man pastry cook; laborers for coal company; bookkeepers and office men for lumber companies out of city; travelling man; also city salesman. 45S Hood bldg.
 -Five-room cottage; lot 5Ox165; nice location; elevated; in the best part Of East Lake; biggest bargain in East Lake for the price. B. F. Eborn, 1903 First avenue, Morris Hotel Bldg.