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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
DEATH OF A GRAND OLD NAN
John c. SpeIlam Passed Away on Friday
Last. After Brief Illness.

Among Vernon county's many grand
old men none have ever occupied a
place of respect and love in the hearts
of his friends and neighbors more than
did John c. Spellum. OF a retiring dis
position, not given TO vain display or
ambition for earthly advancement, he
yet, because of his sterling worth, his
manly character, his absolute honesty
and his charitable nature, won a lasting
place in every ones affection. His life
of eighty-seven years had been remark
ably free from sickness, the last illness
of less than weeks duration was one
of the longest, if not the longest, sick
spells of his life. Less than week be-
fore he died he was seen on the streets
of the city. Death came at p. M, on
Friday last
John c. Spellum was horn in Norway,
February is, 1920. His parents were
farmers living in the city of Troniam.
He was the second child in family of
three childr en-. The parents like the
subject of this Iketch, lived to a re-
markable age. che father to eighty four
and the mother To eighty. In 1916 Mr..
Spellum came TO the United States,
landing in Milwaukee in July of that
year. He married Anna Thompson, al
so a native of Norway, in 1851. The
same year he came to Vernon county,
where he purchased one hundred sixty
acres at the small price of $500. To
Mr.. and Mrs. Spellum We're born ten
children. Five are living: Mrs. Peter
Nelson of Spokane, Washington, John
C. Spellum of Viroqua, Albert Spellum
of La Crosse, Elizabeth Spellum of Vi
roqua, and Oscar Spellum of Chippewa
Falls. All the children were born on
the farm. The mother died seven years
agU, after which Mr. Spellum has al
ways made his home in Viroqua with
the exception of one year spent at Spo-
kane, Washington, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Peter Nelson. He was
always an ardent republican and in his
earlier years occupied offices Of trust
in his home town. Mr.. Spellum was
especially noted for his consistent relig-
ious life His religion was one that led
others to see the beauty there is in it.
he lived sanctification and not crankti-
tication. From early boyhood days he
was member in the Methodist EpisC D.
pal church. He held a local preachers s
license and in the early days when or
dained preachers were few, Brother
Spellum's voice was heard in many
pulpit ana school house IN Vernon coun-
ty preaching the nnsearchable riches of
God. During the later years of life the
church services were his great enjoy
ment If he was absent the universal
question was ''Is Brother Spellum
sick?' He missed but one prayer
meeting service before the death angel
called, and when almost unconscious
the ringing of the Thursday evening
brought bright sn.iie to his face. He
had absolutely no fear of death, but
was was ready anG wiling to go.
The funeral was held from the church
on Sunday at 4 O'Clock. Rev. Chas. f.
Buffers preached from the text found
in | Samuel 20-1S: Thou shalt be miss
ed because thy seat will be empty. !"
Rev. George Nuzum assisted with the
services. The interment was beside
his beloved wife in Virsqea' cemetery.
Il.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
DEATH NOTICES.

At De Soto April H. 1907. at The home Of her
daughter. Mrs. G, A. Mcdowell Mrs FIanres Up
ham Minor age3 seyenty-9eyen years and two
months, Frances T.. Youuviove was bern on Feb
ruary II. 1880, at North Egrefuont Berkshire
county. Massachusetts. She lived there and at
Ct Darlington. Massachusetts,. duriBg her Young
er years. She was married 10 Henry N. unham
Of Mouter- Massachusetts in 1852 They resid-
ed there ~ tt Ct harrington and "a them five
children e born Chaa. II unham and Mrs
Cora j. lgweil Of De Soto. Clayton y. Upham
deceased Of De soto, Clarence n. Upham who
died In August 1873 IN Wisconsin and CurtiAs
Upham who died at age Of two years.
In December. 1872. she was married ID Mr. Thus
Minor of Monterey. Massachusetts They eame %
the town Of Sterlmg this county. living there un-
til Mr.. Minor died. Since that time sine has made
her home with her dauphtef. Mrs Cora f. Me-.
Doweii. Mrs. Minor WAS a true Christian woman.
She WAS Of very cheerful. kind and loving d#po-
sition. modest and retiring, a true loving mother
and friend. She is survived by bcr SON. Z has n
upham and her DAUGHTER. Mrs. C. a. Mcdowell
by whom her loss is deeply moarned Size has
gone to her reward and 10 meet tha loved anos
gone before in heaven
The funeral services were c0udlctca at thC Con
gregatoRai church Ia DE Soo2 TupsbaY al 80
o'clock, by Reys. u. S. Evert und A. e. Moprc
Internent WAS made at Retreat cemetery by the
SHE Of her husband mother and one son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
An Educator IN Plain Things.

An experienced teacher says that
pupils who have access to newspapers
at home, when compared with those
who do not, are better readers, better
spoilers. better grammarians, better
punctuators and read more understand
ingly and obtain practical knowledge
of geography in almost half the time it
requires in others. Any good news
paper is worth many times its subscrip-
tion price as an educator in the family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
lFrom Coon Vallcn ,sewsl

II. w. Sorge < Son purchased The
creamery building and engine Of the
stockholders. Consideration 81. $50.
The company heretofore rented the
building for their creamery.
Dr. W. Stephan, " s., arrived here
and viii make Coon Valley his head
quarters. Nr. Stephen is graduate
from Germany and has had thirty i've
years experience. We are very foru-
nate in having such a skillful veterinary
in this community.
L. F. Berheide, milleran milwright,
of Independence, was a business caller
here. He is specializing on purchasing
or renting the Coon Valley aour and
feed mill.
Adolph c. Brye and NJ. G. Theige re-
Gently took a tubercuhn record of their
herd of cattle and found no trace of
Ituherculois. This is precautgon that
every farmer should take. When new
stock is added to a herd it is an ease
matter to send to the experiment sta
ton at Madison and get information as
to how to make a test and find out
whether or not your cattle have tuber-
culosis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Miss Valla Smelly has returned 10
this city to keep house for her brother,
Rev. Slneby.
Chairman C. J. Mcclellan Of Bergen.
had business in Viroqua the early part
of last week
If you wish to see the best assert
ment Of house and barn sid "a go to
Tibbits-Cameron's yard.
Albert Spellum and wife of La
Crosse, were called here, last Thursday.
by the illness Of Mr.. Spellum's father
Mr.. John c, Spellum.
4 hat fine l60-acre farmis golden
opportunity. Cias. S. Slack & Co. win
sell part or all if taken thia month.
Better have a talk with them.
Veteran Nelson Davenport Of Lin
coin, Nebraska, was shaking hands with
Viroqua friends last week. He expects
to make his future home in Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Liable to Happen Most Anywhere.

After repeated warnings demanding
that the roads be repaired, the post
office department has withdrawn the
privilege of rural mail delivery from a
number of the people residing on one
of the routes leading out of Kenosha,
and it is announced that the service is
to be withdrawn in other parts of the
state where the roads are not in con-
dition for the carriers. Three months
ago the people living on that route
were notified that the service would be
discontinued unless the roads We're re-
paired but they considered the warning
as a bluff and the work was not done
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
CITY SCHOOL NOTES

As result of the local declamatory
contest, Robert Tainter, Earl Aiding
ton and Florence Reed win represent
Viroqua at the league contest in Sparta.
Friday evening, April 26. Preparations
are being made which will enable those
who wish to attend, to return on the
|. 0. o. F. special, leaving Sparta at
1880 p. m. Cut rates viii be given.
The Viroqua high school lost its first
base ball game of the season to Cashton.
Cashton received but one hit, yet errors
on the part of Viroqua lost the game.
The score.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
City Council Doinas.
Mayor Chase has announced the fol-
lowing standing committees:

Mayor Chase has announced the fol-
lowing standing committees:
Finan e-Smith Garrett Mons Helgeson
Walk and Crossings Parker, Devlin Smith
Public Property Mons Hegeson, Garrett, Dew
lin.
Watero H. Helgeson, Parker. Smith.
Streets Devlin, o. II. Helgeson. Parker
Lights Garrett o. II. Helgeson Parker.
At last evenings meeting the liquor
license of Con Favor was revoked on
the ground that he was guilty of re-
peatedly selling liquor to minors. Mr.
Favor was given hearing in the mat
ter, City Attorney Bennett appearing
for the city.
The committee on public property
ing lattice work constructed on the
north and west sides of lf5rary grounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Said or Written 10 the Censor.

M. A. Seland, Everett, Washington:
I'VE are now situated at this place and
like 1t |ery much. The grass is about
four incht long on the average; any
amount of flowers and the trees are
ieafing out. Some gardens are up and
others are pianting. 1t is said they
plant gardens our months here and
harvest the year round" T"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Following marriage licences We're re
Gently issued at office Of the county
clerk:
George r. Dingeldein and Rosie Gun
derson, both Of Hamburg.
Jas. r. Rittcnhouse and Dell David
son. both of La Farge
Henry Kneis of Forest and Mary
Hardy.
Louis s. Rude and Minnie Rasmus-
sen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Take your repairs to Sam, the jew
eler.
Base ball goods of all kinds at
Towner's.
Mrs. Lapham has been i'll for
several days.
-Springville W. C. T. U. meets on
Thursday, May 2, with Mrs. Ellen
Post.
For the best pulp plaster call on
Tibbits-Cameron. We guarantee our
plaster.
John Michelet of Westby, looked
after business matters here on Thurs
day last.
Communion services will be held at
Synod Luthran church, next Sunday,
April q.
Attorney I. A. Tolrud left, today.
for a visit to points in the Dakotas and
Montana.
Rev. T. E. Sweger of Fountain,
Minnesota, was in Viroqua several days
last week, the guest of his mother,
Mrs. M. A. Sweger.
At the residence Of and by Rev. 6.
w. Nuzum. in this city, Mr.. Morton
+. Alexander of Viroqua town, and
Miss Goldie Deaver Of Webster, were
united in marriage, today
The Vernon Co. Land Co. reports
the sale of the GuIick Hetland 70acre
farm located near The Three Chin
neys," to Hans Oftedahl. Also the w.
S. Arnold residence property in Third
ward to John Krogan Of this city.
Miss Kate Goodel has donated
large number Of Harper's s magazines to
the city library. These viii be bound
and added to the reference library.
There are probably other citizens VINO
could make similar gifts Of back mum
bers Of standard magazines. With
Poole's index to magazine literature
the students of our city find these mag
azines Of great value to them. Perhaps
you have in your garret the very mag
azines our high schools need for help in
their next Joint debate. # you have
magazines you are willing to give, not
ify Miss Turner or Miss Dawson ard
they viii be called for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

The last number Of the 1867 lecture
course will be gwen at Opera hall on
Tuesday evening, May z, BY The Dun
bar Company. consisting Of q male
quartette and bell ringers. This cygm-
pany is one Of the best known now ne
fore the American public and their en-
tertainment consists Of songs, bell
ringing, reading ard instrumental mu-
sic. Tickets win be on sale cit Dahls
drug store and seats may be reserved
on Friday. May 3, O'Clock q. m Re-
served seats, soc; general admission
Soc.
Extracts from Them Dmbars. by
Ross H. House:
heard them Durhars Rlay last night
Land salScsl ye'd ort a ben tllercl
hant had nary sich time
senee Lizzie Aliens infair.
Four feilera that was MI they waz
And that was al twas aeeiea.
Ye'd never blicve the thinea q did
Uniess ye'd been and seed IL
Duluth Mimi News Tribune: SPLEEN
did quartette music, beautiful beil ring
ing, pleasing character sketches by
Harry Dunbar and other musical feat
ures, made a delightful evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Comstock Spanish Tobacco Seed.

Having sold this seed for the w. T.
Pomeroy Co. for the past seven years,
and believing it to be the 5est, have
secured the agency for this year The
many growers who have used il, can
testify us to its quality
TATE MERCANTILE Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

All kinds Of work done by Sam, the
Jeweler.
New stock of shoes arriving daily
at the Viroqua Shoe Store The latest
spring styles all purchased before the
advance H. d. Williams q Co.
A new plate glass window now re-
places a broken one in each of the fol-
lowing business places: the A. j. John
son and o. E. Davis pharmacies and
the Brown Music c.. store.
-Chas. S. Slack & Co. have sold
their celebrated Avery separator to A.
r. Pollard Of Gotham, Wisconsin, and
they have ordered the most up-to-date
machine they could find on the market.
They will hav4 something fine, Mr.
Farmer. Watch their smoke!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Rabies Affect Man and Beast.

Henry Benn went to Chicago to enter
the Pasteur Institute for treatment
for preventive Of rabies. He was bit
ten by his dog during the latter days
of January and the dog was afterward
found to be affected with this disease
and was killed. Mr.. Benn was per-
suaded to go and take the treatment
and be Ia the safe~side.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Sarah M. Powers, Corning California:
Flowing in the orchards and in some
they are discing; others planting gar
den. Roses are in full bloom, climbers.
and all, and as for wild flowers they
are the color of the rainbow such a
variety -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
WI OUR NElGHBORS ARE DOING
Gu = lss From the Press of Surrounding
TO~n

= rom the Hilsb po Sentry. .Entefrtse}
2 uis Holub, aged 25 years, died at
] 8 home near Dnly. The cause of
2 h was tuberculosis.
= iugh Conway, Al Tucker, Frank
2 Donough, Jack Rice and j. G. Jewell
8 It on trip to North Dakota Mr.
Conway viii also visit Montana before
he returns.
Eight people left here for South
Dakota. A. J. McCauley and VIII
Tracey went to Gettysburg, Roy Crazy.
Mrs. Frank Moord and two childran to
Conde and Chris Brill ard wife to
Groton
Postmaster Fine received word from
Wonewoc Monday that postage stamps
to the amount Of S11.7l were found in
the hay loft Of McQueen's barn near
that place. This is the same barn in
which a sheet of SIX cent stamps were
found shortly after the robbery of The
Hiilsboro pestottice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

AS Viroqua has had no practice on
account of bad grounds, the boys ex-
pect to do better next game, which
will be with La Fargo at the fair
grounds, next Saturday, April "a.
Come out and help.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Elect Officers.

Following officers were recently elect
ed at meeting of the Liberty Pole
Cemetery association:
president-N. o. Bowman
Secre,asy-Sdney Higgins.
Treasurer G.. b. Cade
Superintendent-G b. Cade
Trustees Lars Jasperson. Chris. Henry Joe
Nelson
Collectors-s. r. Pollard, Ole swigRum. c. b.
Fortney
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

One of Henry Benn's horses became
affected with rabies and was so vicious
that no one could enter the stall where
it was. DIR. L. E. Chase was called
and advised that the animal be killed
and burned which was done and the
barn was disenfected. The animal is
supposed to have been bitten by the
dog about the time the canine bit Mr..
Renn. Viola Intelligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Special Train 10 Sparta. April 26i

via Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway, on account OF annual |. O. o.
+. celebration at Sparta. Leave Viro-
qua .. a m. Returning leave Sparta
II p. m. For rates and further infor-
nation apply to l.. c. Boyle, Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

We have quantity of Spanish Com
stock tobacco seed for sale, which has
been thoroughly tested and found to
be good. BRENNAN a. SMITH. =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Extracts from aFhem Dmbars. by
Ross H. House:


At noon Wednesday March q al the home of
the brides parents IA foNnsend, Mr. Logan Fow-
ell Of this city and Miss Eta Townsend Of Town
send. were united IN matrinoHg. Key MacNamaga
officiating Musselsheil Nows fliarloWtnn. Mon
tana
The groom wasa former Vernon county boy. a
and elsewhere viii be peaacd 10 learn Of his sood
fortune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

On Monday next we win open up our
cheese factory at Purdy and will be
pleased to meet all old patrons and
many new ones.
GROVES & BARTON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

-Chas. S. Slack & Go. are receiving
orders for Fuller & Johnson and Tiger
tobacco transplanters by letter and by
phone from all directions. Better get
in the band wagon aud ride with us.
Cut prices and hard times go to-
gether. Thayer has nice complete
stock of shingles, sash, doors, mound
mgr and lumber Of all kinds at reason
able prices to all at all times. Call and
investigate.
Alderman John Deylin purchased,
yesterday, the tract Of land consisting
Of one lot lying between his reside.ice
property and that Yi John Weber.
This gives MIR. Deylin very desirable
building site.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

AT the homo Of the bride q parents. M. md Mrs.
Daniel Of Bear Greek April H. BY Rev r. o.
Dietzman Mr.. Charles Hamilton ot la Farge and
Miss Iona Biekel 0f Stark
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

town Of Bergen. Aptl Is hy Rev Roaqtiain Mir
Alex Esping Of Stockholm, 20 Miss Pearl Knudt-
son Of Stoddard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
GALA DAY AT SPARTA.
Ode Fellows Hold Annual Convention
There. Next Friday.

Next Friday, April 26, the sixth an
nual convention of the La Crosse Valley
association of |. o. O. F. will be held
at Sparta. The session win begin at
2 O'Clock p. IN. and the program will
be as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Mothers. Attention!

We desire to call the attention of
mothers of boys to our extraordinary
spring line Of boys and ehildren's
clothing. We believe that we are
showing the best line of these goods
exhibited in the city. Style, make and
fit are simply faultless. The wearing
qualities are there too. Reinforced in
every way. They come in blue serge,
fancy grays and tweeds.
The Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Arrangements have been made by
the local lodge to run a special train to
Sparta on that day. The train will
leave Viroqua in the morning at 8
O'Clock, and in the evening, viii leave
Sparta at IL o'clock. A reduced rate
of $l.05 for the round trip has been
secured, which, no doubt, will attract
many local people to our neighboring
city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
Bits Of Local News

AFTER WINTER.
A little bit of blowing.
A little bit of snow.
A little bit of growing.
And crocuses viii show.
On every twig that's lonely
A new green leaf will spring.
On every patient tree top
4 thrush viii stop and sing.
PARKING.
STeoHsno,
Als.,ninE;
! alk.ag.
Sparking.
Soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

Oscar Spellum was called here last
Thursday, from Chippewa Falls on ac-
count of the serious Illness of his aged
father, Mr.. John G. Spellum, who died
on Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24
The best flour, 81 per sack.

Not how arge the stock you buy
from, but what price you pay and what
you get. j. w. Thayer
Parties having in their possession
paint oil cans belonging to me, kindly
return same. Please give this your
immediate attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-24

ert, Prof. Solowat
Of La Crosse, is nov
in the city, &c the
Dragne hotel. Here
till next Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-10
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-0pen 9 a. m to 10 p n. on
secular days; from p N. 10 70 p N. on Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public LibFary-open 9 a. Ia 70 p. N holidays.
70 e. III. % 10 .. m. +; Sundays 20 10 d IA.
Executive Mansion-Opea 10 a m 20 2 p M.
United States Captol-Open a. N. TO 4 D. II.
United States Treasyy-Open a IA. to p.
State War aud Navy Departments-open a. m.
10 ,. m iThe original Deelaraton Of Independents
IS in the Library Of the state Department.
United States Patent ohice-open 3. N. 10 2
p. N.
United States Pension Bureau-open a. N. to 1
,. N,
United states Post-ofBce-Open 4. m. TO 2 D m.
Washington City Post-ofdcc-Opeu all hours The
Dead DStter Once Is in the city post-ofice.
Aatic. Il Botanic Gsrdeas-Open a. n. 10 ?. N.
Fish C0mmissi0n-0pen a. m. 10 p. N.
Army Medical Aussum-0pen a. N. 10 p. N.
National Museum-Open a. N. to p N. gtneind-
ing holidays.
Smithsonian Institution-Open a. m. 10 D. m
lincluding hoiidaysl.
Agricultural Department Open 9 a. m. to p. m
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-Open a. N.
Washington Monument t555ls feet in height)-open
q. m. 70 30 p n. iSss=stnr does not run after
s-0 d NJ
Coreoran Gallery Of Art-open $50 a. m to ! 2. "a
IN winter Q. m. 70 p m. in summer. Sundays
80 p M. 70 5 ?. m. excepting in midsummer Ad-
mission free Tuesdays. Thursdays. Saturdays. and
Sundays; other days. sc admission.
Government Printing Ofice-Open 10 a m. TO 2
?. n.
Navy Yard-Open 3 a. m. % 5 30 p. N.
N THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb Of Washington
Open II a. N. to p m
Arlington National Cemetery-Open al day.
Cathedral Grounds Tennaiiytosn road-Open a.
n. ts ,. ~
United States Soldiers Home-open a m 10
slnset
Geological Psrk-opcn all day
Rock Creek Bridge and PARK
Chevy Chase and Kensingf0u.
Naval OhserYatUy-Open a. m. % 2. m
Cabin John Bridge Catholic University and Alex
andria.