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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Phil Tate is assisting in the F. M.
Towner store.
Chris. Dragne spent few days at
Minneapolis on business.
Earl Seaton is putting a restaurant
stock in the HGssa building.
Mrs. A. K. Bort is visiting her
son George Thorn pson at Hillsboro.
Mrs. VIM. Haughton and daughter,
Eliza, are visiting at j. w. Haughton' S
in De Soto.
Mrs. Louis T. johnson of Richland
Center, is visiting relatives in this city
and Westby.
Mrs. Frank Williams spent few
days in Sparta with brother and sis
ter who reside there.
Mrs. w. B. Haines, nee Anna Glenn
of Avalanche, is visiting the Jason
Glenn family in this city.
Mrs. Mary Rice and daughter of
Minneapolis, are guests of the lady S
sister, Mrs. Thos. Ellefson.
Ed Harrington of this city, Sc
cured the first hunting license issued
for this season in this county.
Cement walks are being placed on
the west and south sides of the Alex
Morrison property in Third Ward
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Ware and son,
Glenn, are making ten days visit with
relatives at Sparta and other points.
Mr., A. E. Smith, principal of the
county training school, has moved his
household goods from Cashton to this
city.
Mr. Johannes Anderson, brother
Of Thos. Anderson, has returned from
trip to Denmark and is visiting friends
here.
Miss Emma Nelson of Westby, was
down on Tuesday to look after the pro-
batting of the estate of Nels c. Nelson,
deceased.
Mrs. Bernice Larson and little
daughter of De Soto, are guests of the
lady's sister, Mrs. C. j. Cherrington,
in this city.
Mrs. Hammond has sold her restau-
rant business to Mr.. O. Berg, who took
possession on Tuesday. Mrs. Hammond
viii go to Red Mound and keep house
for a nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Gorsueh are
disposing OF their household goods pre-
paratory to seeking another location.
They expect to remove to either Mis-
souri, or Colorado
Relatives and friends surprised Mrs
james Oliver of Ross, last Sunday, in
honor Of her twenty-seventh birthday
lee cream and cake were served in the
afternoon. A fine dinner was enjoyed
by all.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
The Walking Delegate.

When it first became a part of my
duty to come In constant and direct
contact with employers and trades I'M
ion men, it was With little comprehen-
sion of the intensely human elements
that persist, however the industrial
environment changes. For example. II
was a cause of much surprise to hear
a very active business walking
delegate" IL you like-in telling the
story of labor trouble he had been
handling and upon which good deal
depended remark that he couldn't fol
low it up on a certain day because 1t
was his last chance to buy Christmas
presents for the babies. Previousl.
looked upon as sort of impersona
economic automaton. he suddenly be
came understandable in the light of
what he really is-sim9iy IN honest.
somewhat narrow. tender hearted pug
nacious. jolly good fellow.-H. Rob
bins Ia Atlantic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
White Sor Bsat W. B US Twice.

On Wednesday of last week in a game
played at La Crosse the locals again
defeated the w. b. u. team of that
city by the score of to 2.
On Sunday last another game was
played between the same teams on the
local diamond, the White Sox winning
by the score of s to 5. The game was
not as fast as it might have been, bad
errors on both sides being responsible
for some of the scores. Barlow pitched
the first five innings for the locals and
johnson the last four Mueller did the
twirling for the Athletes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE

CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER TERM TO RE
HELD SEPTEMBER 3, 1907.
Estate Of Helena Matson Hearing
on claims.
Estate of Martin ChIup Final settle
ment.
Estate of Nels C. Nelson Petition
for administration.
Estate OF Chas. Beal Hearing on
claims.
Estate Of NeIs P. Bringe Hearing
on claims.
Estate Of L. r. Gaines Hearing on
claims.
Estate of J. P. Sullivan Hearing or
Claims.
Estate of Karen KIeven Hearing on
claims
Estate of A jlon Aloway Hearing on
CLANS.
Estate of Jesse Hearing on
claims.
Estate of Mary Hopp Petition for
administration.
Estate of Elizabeth Hudson Petition
for administration. September 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
!: RURAL NEWS ITEMS !:
) Contributed by the Censor's Z
) Live Correspondents Z
JEFFERSON.

Springville, August 24-Our town
board came very near licensing saloons
in our midst, but petitions of the peo-
pie against the same prevailed . . Since
destruction of the flood in removing our
bridges, there is much agitation in re-
gard to the needed changes in our pub
lie highways Bouffieur's warehouse,
the old church of earlier times, is no
more, having been torn down and
material removed. j. N. Potter and
son reshingled Mrs. Tomkin's house.
49,. Blaine Morrison and Frank Derr
have gone west. Miss Sarah Kendall
was Frustrated with a severe attack of
cholera morbus but is better Mrs
]. l.. German received visit from her
father, w V. Sheets, and sister, Mrs.
Jones and children of La Crosse. -. ID.
N. Favor and wife spent day calling
on Springville friends. Miss Grace
Buchanan left for Sparta to visit her
aunt . Rev. and Mrs. l.. E. Peckham,
daughter Carrie and son Russell of
Soldiers Grove, briefly visited friends
in this vicinity All were glad to greet
them once more after several years
absence. Mrs. Lincoln Reed and
daughter, Florence, are said to be alb
sent visiting Minnesota relatives. ...
Miss Emma Dahl is spending a few
weeks with relatives in Jefferson. 49,.
Ruth Potter visited at Retreat 80.
Arthur Brye is afflicted with an ag-
gravated swelling of the tongue and
face. Being unable to eat for the past
week his condition from last report is
very precarious Little Lucy Allen
sustained some cuts on face and limb
by falling from a horse and striking a
wire fence. ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
A Profitable Venture

MIR. f. NJ Baker of this city. four
years ago this month. went to st.
Louis county, Minnesota, and took a
claim of one hundred and sixty acres of
land under the stone and timber act
Under that act you have to prove that
the land is more valuable for the stone
or timber than agricultural purposes
and then pay the government 81. SO per
acre. His land has cost him up to date.
$675. That covers everything, includ-
ing the $500 he paid the government
locating, travelling expenses and taxes.
He has just sold to George f. Lindsay
of Duluth, Minnesota for 81. $50 cash.
A very good interest on the invest
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Creamery Notes.

On August LIST a dividend was made
for the first six months, from January
to July /, of 1-3 cents per pound by
the Viroqua creamery, which amounted
to about So, 600 The amount paid f0I
July cream was over SIT. 900, making
1913, 900 paid to 467 members a.ld pa
irons during month of August.
Directors meet once a month to re-
eeive tine treasurer's and secretary s
reports and allow accounts. Treasurer
Chris. El1efson reports the amount re-
eeived and amount paid out, and also
amount on hand for each month. He
also collects the first of every month
for butter and buttermilk sold in the
city.
Secretary Griffin reports amount OF
cream received and average test. Also
number of pounds of butter made dur
ing the month and amount of money
received for same On August 5th, the
creamery took in 1900 pounds of
cream that made 103 60-pound tubs of
butter
Mr.. w. w. Wigginton attends to
testing of cream and has general super
vision of the creamery. He is thor
oughly versed in his line of work. He
has excellent aid in the persons of
Messrs. Ray and Chester Brye. Jason
Simpson and Richard Fisher They at
tend to their work promptly.
Miss Wigginton Is she bookkeeper
and assistant secretary. She under
stands her business well and can be de-
pended upon. She is in the Office every
day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
a Painful Possibility.

When the teacher called the class
for geography she noticed that Eben
wilkins. her dullest pupil, wore a
particularly cheerful smile
you look as If you knew your les.
son today" she said encouragingly.
"Yes'm, I do" he answered briskly
1.-THE answer to the first question is
north and the next is Alaska and
the next is United States and the
next Isl
But that is not the way to learn
your lesson, Eben," and the teacher
struggled for properly severe expires.
sion. "You must skip about. That Is
what / shall do in asking the ques.
tons
EbeA looked as If the JOY of living
had departed once for all.
'.But supposing / didn't skip about
just the way you do" he said plain
lively. then I'D be all MIXED up
Youths COMPANION.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
SUMMER PASSES.

All garlanded with golden grain.
And Eoned with fruit and berries rod
The summer passed far down those streams
BY which the gulf Is fed
With her the singing birds have gone
And all the dainty woodland flowers.
There is a shadow on tho noon.
A blight upon tho towers.
No more the yellow -an rides hieh.
And calls en- siuGrards to arise:
We watch and wait for him Ia drive
The pale moou from the sktcs.
The trees put on their painted cloaks.
The criekets fiddle loud and sbrill
But the far path which Summer took
l. lone and lonely still
-Minette N LlRater.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
ceorae Tvs VIII.

Mrs Byrne in her Social Hours
With Celebrities tells this anecdote
of George Tvs wit: Il remember one
of Rev. Mr.. Wagner's stories concern
ell some nobleman who had enjoyed
an unenviable reputation for as!1inity.
u had been suggested TO the king TO
confer ON him an order of the Thistle,
which had become vacant Give the
Thistle TO --r' exclaimed the king.
Why. he'd eat itr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Old Settler Dies at Rs.dstown.

George Curley passed away at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Crook at
Readstown, on Monday, August 10,
aged rs years. Deceased was born in
Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1881, coming
to Readstown in 1854. He made that
village his home ever since with the ex-
ception of four years spent in the union
army in the civil war.
Funeral services occurred at the
Methodist church in Readstown, con-
Quoted by Rev. L. E. Peckham and FL
der J. P. Wright.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
LITTLE SERMON.
THE GREAT EST MAN.

The greatest ma' is he who chooses
the right with mvincible resolution;
who resists the sorest temptations
from within and without; who bears
the heaviest burdens cheerfully; who
is calmest in storms and most fearless
under menace and frowns; whose reli-
ance on truth, on virtue, on God, is
most unfaltering, among the multitude,
whose names are never | believe this
greatness to be the most common heard.
William E. Claiming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Man Arraiuned.

Mrs. Amen are so queer after the
honeymoon, If You tell thom your
love Is growing cold they don't even
giance up from their abominahle pa,
pers. Mrs. X-No; but tell them the
soup is growing cold and they jump
about ten Philadelphia Inquirer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
NOTICE OF ESTRAY.

Six head of young cattle have estray-
ed onto my premises, three miles west
of Springville, viz: two Jerseys, one
with white face, two red ones, and one
black one. Owner can have same by
paying charges and proving property.
SAM MILLS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
A hinla In the Ballad.

Conjurer-Yo saw me put your
watch in your handkerchief
Small Boy ion stagel-Yes.
"You can feel it still in the 'handker-
chief?'
YES"
You can hear it tickingT" II
'Yes, but
"But whatT'
''My watch hasn't been going s nce J
took the works out at school"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Catholic Church Contract Let.

On Friday last, the contract for the
building of the new Catholic church
was awarded to Chris Peterson of this
city, for $4,000. The building will be
started Immediately and enclosed about
the 1st of November. Everything will
be completed and ready for dedication
BY Nav LIST next.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Told Of President Mckinley.

The love which Mrs Mckinley bore
her husband was so much the ruling
passion of her life that she was ex-
tremely sensitive about him. In spite
of herself she was jealous even of the
demands which the public made upon
his time Her love was matched by a
most unusual devotion on the part of
the president. as this incident illus
trates Colonel John : Taylor of
East Liverpool, o., a Ielong friend
of Mr.. Mckinley, who was known inI
Washington as the man who had al
latchkey to the White House" took
his little granddaughter, Pauline Tay
lor, aged three. to the executive man
sion for visit
She climbed upon Mr. McI<inley'sI
knee and soon discovered his watch.
Then she pried open the back OF the
case. as If looking cor something.
"why, Mr.. President" she lisped,
ats empty My papa has my mann
mas picture in his watch"
Mrs. McKinley's face fe,l on the in
SAINT, but The president was not found
wanting.
Il carry my wife's picture in my
heart. Pauline" he said quietly. and
Mrs. Mckinley was all smiles again -
New York Tribune
Maud. can't you play tennis WITH
out all that noise p Now. how do
you suppose we are going TO play ten
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Rio.Chemic SPECIALISTS.

The Bio-Chemic Specialists, whose
home address is 1888 George street, La
Crosse, Wisconsin, will be at the Park
Hotel in this city on September IL and
IA. If you are afflicted with a chronic
or long standing disease, consult them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
For Sale.

/ win sell at private sale this week
household goods as follows: 3-piccc bed
room suite, couch, oak commode with
glass, 3-piece parlor suite, 2 heating
stoves (base burners), some rockers
and other goods too numerous to men
ton. T. F. GoRSUCH. City.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
MARRIED

A most happy event was that which occurred at
the farm residence of Alex A. SSelaaus IN the
town of jefferson. August II, when their daugh-
ter MISS Rebeeca was united IN marriage to Mr..
Ludwig Stoleson. The ceremony took place IN the
afternoon nearly four hundred guests being pre-
sent. "A sumptuous wedding dinner followed with
visiting and entertainment Of various kinds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

The word "slothful" ia rather mis-.
homer. for in its native habitat
large tree-a sloth can and does travel
very rapidly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

The gypsies Of Granada, Spain. are
unique among the race as cave dwell
ers, living i'm recesses followed out OF
a hillside near the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Rev Westberg Of Chicago and Miss Anna M.
Moen Of Weatby. were united in marriage August
H. at the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs John NJ. Moen. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev Ciubrandsen in the presence of
relatives and few invited guests. The groom IS
a young minister from Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
BANK STATEMENTS

DEfORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ Bank of Viroqua located at Viroqua State of
Wisconsin, at the close of business on the 22nd
day of August, 1897. pursuant to call by the Com
missioner of Banking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
RESOURCES.

I DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
! ~ First National Bank at EiroQua in the State
/ of Wisconsin, at the close Of business August
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

|. II Lindemann. President of the above
named bank. DO solennly swear that the forego-
ing statement is true TO the best OF my knowledge
and belief H. LfNDEMANN President
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this END day
Of August, 1907. J. HENRY BENNETT,
Notary Public
Correct. Attest; II. IINpEMANN. S. A. FAIR.
Directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Olaf Meby of Summit, Sounth Dakota. and
Miss Pauline Unseth Of this place united in
marriage at the horne of the brides parents Mr..
and Mrs Peter Unseth The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev H. Haivorsen and Rev. J. h.
Unaeth Of Edmore. North Dakota. in the pre-
sence Of about quo invited guests Following the
ceremony tine dinner was served tn the guests
and in the evening there were several short
speeches. Attorney Grimsrud acting AS toast
master.
The bride is one of Wes' Jy's best and most
modest ladies'. while the groom is one Of South
Dakota's promising men. MIR. and Mrs, Melby
will make their home at Summit South Dakota.
They have the best wishes OF their many friends
here. Weslby Times.
Miss Caroline sanwiek and Mr.. Edward Austin
were married at the home Of the brides parents.
Mr. and MRS Andrew I. Sanwck. ut West Prairie,
last Thursday. Only relatives and few
friends were present. The young people will
live inBrainerd. Minnesota.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Wanted

WANTED "A girl to learn millinery
Mrs. ]. f. Bigley, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

MAUD. can't you play tennis WITH
out all that noise r. Now. how do
you suppose we are going to play teE-
mis- without raising racket
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Youths Patent Calf Lace
Butcher Shoes. A dress shoe
for f. the little fellows. G, ~
Sizes Isl to 2. SZ.k0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
A Few Of the Best Numbers for Fa---We Have Others

Misses Bright Dongola Bluch-
err Lace Shoe, made for ser
vice. An exception o, on
ally good school shoe SL.UU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Children's Marine Calf Lace
Shoes. A shoe built es- n. 70
peciallyf orschoolwear 9I.JU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Children's Patent Colt Bluch-
er Lace Shoes. One of the
neatest and most dres- oar
sy shoes on OURSELVES Sk.3
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Boys Marine Calf Lace Shoes.
Solid Throughout and O. M
built for wear. 60. SZ.UU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

American Lady" Gun Metal, Lace
Shoe. Medium sole, military heel.
A strictly up-to-date shoe Ct sn
for careful dressers $50. OJ.OU
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-06

what you expect.
Color is so we'll established now
that breeders can pay more atten-
tion to shape and head points.
These surely need looking after
Make the matings small and select;
try for quality instead Of quantity,
for FIVE good birds are worth fifty
poor ones,
Fellow breeders of Buff Wyan-
dots, we have one of the very fin
est varieties of fowl in this country,
and they are surley deserving of
much greater popularity than they
enjoy. Can we not push them near
er to the front? We have a Buff
Wyandotte Club, or did have once,
and if we get a move on US we can
have good club again, In 1901-'02
the Buff Wyandotte Club had a large
list of hustling members, but at the
last club meeting held at Chicago
last winter the list of members hand
ded to the new secretary by the old
secretary number So, and there was
not cent Of money in the treasury.
Something is wrong when in these
days of progress such an organiza-
ton as this dwindles away instead of
increasing in size. The reason of
the decline of the club is right here:
All club specials are offered at one
show and have been won by the off
GERS Of the club on several occasions.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-06

Now, there is a large per cent of
the club members who say the club
is run for the benefit of a few.
Personally, this makes no difference
to me, but there are many who do
not look at it as | do and for
this reason it is best that the
officers do not compete for
club specials during their termo Of
flee. A speciality club secretary has
much to do and has to do it for moth
ing, and for the good of the club it
is best that he keep out of club
shows as an exhibitor; give no one
an opportunity to criticise him and
find fault with him for using the
office for his own honor and profit.
/ have shown Buff Wyandottes at
many shows and never yet have
had chance to compete for club
special, for the reason that none was
ever offered at the shows where
exhibited. | could see special RIB
bons and cups and other prizes Of
fered on other breeds by their clubs,
but the Buff Wyandottes were not
thus favored and advertised by its
club.
Now, this is all wrong and the
Buff Wyandotte will never be where
it belongs until it gets a live club be-
hind it, one that will advertise it at
the shows by means of specials, rib
bons, medals, cups, etc. Instead of
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-06
The BUR wyandotto.


There seems nowadays to be a
great craze in the poultry world for
new breeds, and anything new is
heralded as the best ever and sells
for a few years for big prices, and
that seems to be what new breeds
are made for, to catch those who
have failed to breed good specimens
of any of the older breeds; they
think something new will sell and so
they will be able to dispose of any
old thing they may be able to raise.
| think in the end there is more
pleasure and more profit in taking
up one of the old. well-known breeds
and breeding them good. | know
one of the very best varieties for the
farmer or fancier is the Buff Wyan-
dotte. have handled many varie-
ties of fowls, but these suit me the
best of any have ever bred.
The Wyandotte is the best gene
raj. purpose fowl, and when you get
the Wyandotte characteristics coup
led with buff plumage you have a
combination that means fowl for
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-06

business or fowl for fancy Buff
fowls Of all varieties are hardy and
good winter layers. This is no idle
claim. Just try Bluffs alongside of
Whites and the Bluffs will more than
hold their own. In setting forth the
good qualities of the Buff Wyan-
dottes ] am not going to say any
thing to discount the popular White
Wyandotte. There is no more pop
ular fowl in this country than the
White Wyandotte, and no one in his
right mind will try to do them harm
for it is no use, and if l can convince
anyone that the Buff is in every way
IS worthy Of great popularity as the
White, that is all wish to do. l
put forth the claim that the Buff is
in every way the equal of the White
and in some respects its superior,
and back it up by experience with
beth fowls.
l find the Bluffs to be harder than
the Whites aud they mature quicker,
and when it comes to forcing for
laying they will stand heavy feeding
while the Whites seem to be more
subject to bowel disorders and liver