Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-04
A Lively Day at Avalanche.

Last sunday LhGfe assem- Diageu IN
the little village of Avalanche a very
large crowd representing the people of
that vicinity and other communities to
join in the picnic and band tournament
scheduled that day Brush Creek, Ross
and Avalanche bands joined in the cele-
bration, and it was indeed a happy
freternal reunion of music makers.
The three organizations are a credit to
the. communities where they exist, and
it Means much in time, patience and eX-
pense to maintain creditable band.
In the afternoon spirited game of ball
was pulled off between Salem and
Avalanche teams, the first named win
ming by a score of to 5.
The avoc brought by flood of July
2lst is still visible, and it is a sorry
sight all along the West Kickapoo, the
villages of Avalanche and Bloomingdale
suffering by destruction of buildings,
bridges, sweeping away Of gardens.
shade trees, outbuildings, etc. But
people are not discouraged and will
have their possessions restored in due
time.
Avalanche cheese factory and its
equipments was total loss, together
with several hundred dollars worth Of
cheese. Stock has been subscribed TO
reestablish the factory. So, 600 capital
investment. 1t has been determined to
put in creamery to take the place Of
The destroyed factory.
Zoe win attend our teachers training
school
Buy the best lime at Martin &
kuebler's
N. f. French of De Soto, spent a
couple of days in our city.
&c. E. French of West Prairie, was
in the city, last Saturday.
Fred ?. Bean of West Prairie,
spent Friday with relatives here.
Money to loan on real estate secur-
~. Butt Il Butt.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Christopher
son have baby hoy, born on Sunday.
Rev. Q. II. Smeby has gone to his
home at Albert Lea, Minnesota, for "A
visit
Misses Florence Webb and Fay
Smith spent last Wednesday at La
Crosse.
- Mrs J. H. Bennett went to West
by on Sunday, for a short visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Elerine Lund and three child
ren of Washburn, are visiting the lady s
sister, Mrs. I. o. Mork.
Miss Millie Jeffson is spending sew
eral days at the farm home Of her
mother near Avalanche.
Miss Susie Dahl, who has been in
Minneapolis for the past year, is visit
ing her parents at Avalanche.
Gus Hook of La Fargo, returned to
his home after a few days visit with
relatives in our city. His daughter
Miss Anna Steenberg went to
Chaseburg on Friday morning, for a
two weeks visit with an aunt and un-
Gle
Rev. A r. Klein was called here
to preach the funeral sermon for the
late Samuel Mills ON Sunday, and re-
turned to Galesville on Tuesday.
Misses Iona Slack and Madge Nu-
zum will attend Oberhn College of Mu-
sic in Ohio the coming year. Miss
Slack takes the instrumental and Miss
Nuzum the vocal work.
Mrs. John +. Hanson of Soldiers
Grove, spent Saturday in our city. She
recently returned from "A trip to Nor
way, where she spent the summer visi-
ting relatives and friends after an alb.
sence Of thirty-two years.
Allan Graves came home from
Miles City, Montan, where he has been
several months, for a vacation and TO
recover from his accident, after which
he expects to return to the railroad
surveying in which he was engaged.
Edwin Rogers has completed learn
ing the jewelers. trade under Jos.
Boehrer and is planning TO locate at
MattoOn, this state. Mr.. Rogers has
been hard working, faithful appren-
tice and will make good business man.
The CENsOR wishes him success.
Mr.. and hrs. Gus Blyberg and
children, formerly Of Salem, South Da-
kota, VINO have been visiting relatives
in this vicinity for several weeks, N've
decided to make Minneapolis their ID
turs home Mr.. Blyberg is there now
looking for o house and as soon as one
is found he aiil send for his family.
Benjamin Hansen Of Purdy, has
Just returned from very enjoyable
visit TO No. way. Mr.. Hansen went in
company with several Westby friends
and their route, including - part Of
Canada. Niagara Falls, crossing to
Southanp' Jn, seeing some of France
and various points in Norway. lie re-
ports a good year for farmers in norh-
ern Norway and barley ready to cut
two weeks ago when he left.