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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
Oppose Parcels Post Legislation.

Westby Business Mems Associatioa
met and was called TO order by President
Holman. II. o. Stevlingson read re-
solution in opposition TO the proposed
parcels post law, which resolution was
adopted and B. r. Saugstad instructed
to circulate a petition for signers.
After the signatures of the members
are secured the resolution will be sent,
one copy to one of the United States
senators, and another copy to congress-
man Murphy. The officers elected for
the ensuing year are as follows: Pres
ident, A. Lee; vice president, Geo. Preus;
secretary, f. G. Bum; treasurer, A. G.
Sveen; directors, j. A. Berg, G. X.
Myhre and John johnson. WestD,
Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Mrs. John Aiken returned TO MINI
eapolis after her visit here.
Mrs. Ben Williams is again ia, suf-
fering from her old complaint.
Don't refuse to give Miss Edwards
a hearing, when she calls on you TO
demonstrate 'Ardee Its for your
good that she calls.
Miss Edwards of Mankato, Mime
sofa, who has been making a personal
canvass of this city in the interest Of
the ''Ardee -four, " win give pCblic
demonstration of the superior merits Of
this -four at w F. Lindemann Co.'S on
Saturday, January 18th. The public
is invited To attend
The Chicago / cord Herald gives
information that the Cook county board
recently ratified the action of President
William Busse in appointing DR.. Albert
!. Bouffleur member of the county
hospital consulting staff to take the
place of the late Nicholas Sem. DR..
Bouffieur is a sormer Vernon county
boy and friends will be pleased at this
recognition Of the Doctors professional
skill.
William De Witt, father Of Mrs.
Franz Trimmer and Grant De Witt,
dice at Sanborn, Iowa, aged 50 years.
Mr.. De Witt was formerly a Vernon
county resident, having lived at Seeley-
burg and Viroqua Mrs. Primmer was
called to Sanborn last week by her faith
er's illness, and before returning will
visit her two sisters Mrs. Scho0lsy and
Mrs. Hutzell at Sioux City.
Miss Iona Slack writes Of her at
tending an examination at Oberlin for
place In the choir Of the second church,
which is said to be among the best choirs
of the U3ited States. Miss Slack found
her friends talking Of taking the test
upon her return there, and concluded
TO try. lyiss Shelley, orc of the in
stractors, vent with the girls and the
exaninatit vas held in a large organ
room Lolya tried for alto and says.
II had TO sing the words and music to
a difficult piece | never saw before; the
time was something awful; didn't look
far enough ahcad but hung TO it, com
ing out all right. And the next morn.
ing she had the pleasure Of seeing her
name among the fortunate ones. There
were ten vacancies in the choir and 7f
took the test. The additional musical
training which she viii receive in the
choir practicg viii be Of great benefit
TO her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
NJ. BLANK. EYE SPECIALIST.

The scientific optician and drefractionist,
will be at Hotel Fortney Friday and
Saturday, January 18th and Is To ali
who suffer with imperfect sight, con
sultation free. Cross eyes Strengthened
by painless method. Mr.. Blank has
come here this week by special request
of his many patrons. He has had great
success in his work here. Where all
others fail TO make proper corrections,
he always succeeds. If you have ar
eve trouble call on him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
A SAuerLrant nnir,mAn.

The information comes to us that on
a recent date Robt. Rowley of Green
wood township started 10 town with
his can of cream. This is nothing un-
usual as Bob does every few days, but
the funny part of ii is. he had taken a
can of sauerkraut instead of the cream.
The mistake was discovered by Bob S
wife who telephoned TO a neighbor II
stop her husband and have him return
the sauerkraut. Bob has kept the
sauerkraut deal pretty quiet but it has
leaked out. Hillsboro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
HoPE AND SATISFACTORY IMpRovEMKsr

Miss Helen MunsOn has passed 8
reasonably good week and results are
quite satisfactory to her kindred,
friends and surgeons. She has passed
restful days and nights, and although
later developments rave more than
seriousness of the wounds, il
is believed she will recover from the
frightful accident with little if any inn
pairment 10 her system or person. The
road, though, must be long and pain
full one at best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. Long celebrated
their twelfth wedding anniversary on
the first day of the new year by giving
a dinner, to which members of the fam
lily were invited.
In letter to the editor H. L. May,
of Salem, Oregon says: "We are all
well and like it here very much; 81
above is the coldest we have had in this
locality"
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the De Soto State Bank, the
same set of officers and directors were
reelected and the capital of the insti-
tuition increased from IS. 600, 90 to $40,
10000. That doesn't look very panicky,
does II?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
CHURCH NOTES.

There viii be an oyster supper at
Manning church January Is, to which
all are invited.
Ladies aid society of Coon Prairie
Lutheran church will hold a basket
sociable at the farm home of Mrs.
Sandsmark, January IL, in evening
Everybody invited.
Missionary society of Synod church
will hold their yearly meeting next
Friday afternoon, January II, at the
home of Mrs. C. M. Asbjornson. Every
body welcome.
The Synod church co.irmant class
meet at 10:30 a. m, Saturday at par
sonage.
The Synod church Saturday school
win meet at the church Sunday at 10
a. m.
The. Mems Sunday Evening club has
provided for a most interesting service
next Sunday evening. The address on
"God in the Worlds Life" viii be illus
trated with stereopticon slides. Good
music.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
A Very Bu.y clersyman.

The Soldiers Grove Scout has line
on Rev. Finstad of Folsom, and pumps
from him the facts that he held IS high
mass services during the year, visited
Il8 sick people. delivered IS funeral
sermons, baptized "a children, confirmed
81 young people, and performed the
ceremony that made Ia couple happy.
He drove with his team during the year,
3, 180 miles, an average of almost nine
miles every day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
10 Farmers and Tobaeco Growers.

/ have determined, if It is desired by
growers, to open my Viroqua ware.
house for sizing and packing tobacco
for those who rray not have facilities
| can do this only when | ascertain that
a sufficient number want me TO do So
II will therefore be necessary that those
who think favorable Of this plan to
advise me at once. ] will charge only
sufficient TO pay the actual expense and
compensate me for my services Of
overseeing the work.
o. H. HELGEsoH. Yiroqua, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
A.. ,ng ihs Fraisrnal Choppers

Viroqua Woodmen had jolification
at their meeting, Thursday night, in
stallation and adoption of class of
seven members. List Of officers elect
ed and installed was published IN the
CENSOR three week ago All exercises
over refreshments were served. Fol-
lowing named young men joined the
order: Silas +. Primmer, Jess A.
Cunningham, Frank E. Harris, Willard
E. Hanehett, K. +. Wolfgram, Fred
Alexander, Jesse Deaver.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

A number of Viroqua wood-choppers,
among them Judge Mahoney, Sheriff
Silbaugh, T. b. Smell, joined their
craftsmen at Ross in public installation
of officer, Mr.. Mahoney acting as in
its capacity by members and their
families After the ceremonies a good
old fashioned supper was served by the
ladies'. The camp officers are:
Venerable ConsulJ s. Harris.
Worthy Advisor Willard Harris.
Banker Mack Stout
Ciefk~-A H. Jacobs.
Escort b +, Jennings
WatchmauO o. 6. Harris
Sentry T. +. McGarrY.
Managers William Buchanan. W. II. Bishop.
PhFaiciana--A j. Dste. Marshall surenson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
p,nansro,I. church SocistY

The Ladies' Aid society Of the NJ. +.
church met at the parsonage January
8th. Report Of retiring officers shows
a flourishing condition. Treasurer re-
port reveals the fact that receipts were
$53s and disbursements $222, leaving
1916 10 add to their funds. Officers
elected for 1908 are:
pressdent--Mrs &. J. Ogden.
Vice President Mrs. Boyd Hall.
Secretary Mrs c. r. Buffers.
Treas. rof-Mrt n. ID. McLeeg.
Executive Board - Mrs. II. y. WafnB Mr5. A.
K Bort Mr. r. II. Ofssfahl Mrs j. W. Lucas
and Mrg NJ J. Jordan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
fFrom the Readstown Tribune.l

Edgar Ewers and family, who left
this village last August for Mason City,
Iowa, have moved to Richland Center.
Fred Lieurance, who has been spend
ing the past few years along the west
ern coast, is guest of relatives and
friends in Readstown.
Collectors report that taxes are being
paid very satisfactorily. The rate is
unusually high this year, in the towns
on account OF damage by food, and in
the village on account of public inn
provements
G. T. Ford was the subject of quite
surprise when his brother Benjamin,
of Guernsey county came in upon him
Unexpectedly. The brothers had not
met for twenty-seven years, and it was
an easy matter for the Ohio man to
pass for cattle buyer, as he did.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
Licensed 10 marry.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk since
our last issue:
Geo. Bender and Sylvia Bolc'on both
Of Stark.
Nordahl Egstad and Rena Manson
both Of Christiana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
.YoU NUMBERED IN TIE GATHERING
Censor Family Clans Who Come Home
for the House Warming Feast.

They are all thinking of the old home
and old times and the welcome to be
extended by patient, long-anxious par
ent. If you have any doubt consult the
honor ron below. The welcome and
the feasting will continue indefinitely
and it is the fond hope of the household
that none will fail to appear in person
or send evidence that they still love the
old parent. Let the reunion progress.
Read who have remembered the time
and the Oecasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
LAND FOR SALE

will offer at public sale on January
the Is, 1908, in the city of Viroqua, at
the office of Proctor & Proctor at 10
O'Clock a. M, 80 acres of land situated
in the southeast corner of the town of
V.roqua, known as the VIM. Erickson
estate. c. L. BoGGs, Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

OF this amount there was: 1st class,
2, 367 pounds; End class, 1882 pounds;
3rd class, 906 pounds; 4th class, 97S
pounds; penalty matter. 50 pounds.
The rest is equipment carried in con-
nection with mail.
We notice that Richland Center re-
ports 5, 10 pounds greater weight than
Viroqua during the weighing period.
This is not quite consistent with the
fact that ours is a higher rated Office
than the Center's, the postmaster re-
ceiving 500 more than theirs, and
consequently must, from the records,
do 81, 900 greater business than Rich
land Center Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
nEMocRAT1c couNTY coHYENTIoN

Vernon county democrats will hold a
convention in Viroqua on Februaay 9Th
TO elect delegates 10 their state con-
yention. The CENSOR is in possession
of the official call but lack Of time pre-
vents publication before next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
SOME ENCOURAGING TOBACCO NEWS
Hopes That Mevement Will Soon Com.
mence for Handling The New Crop

There is general belief, how well
founded the CENSOR can not say, that
before many days buying and handling
of last years crop viii commence.
This thought may have been inspired
by the fact that buying in a small way
was commenced at Edgerton. of this
the Tobacco Reporter comments:
The Edgertor Tobacco Reporter says
of conditions N that market: There
is developing more of a disposition to
purchase the new crop than any time
before since the harvest, and a little
picking away is done in nearly all sec
tions. So far none of the large operators
are interested and the deals are quite
largely made under the force of circum~
stance that compels growers to realize
on their product. A few local dealers
desire to put samples through their
warehouses as the best test of the merits
of the crop and also as glide to furth-
er business. The following sales show
the range OF prices and indicate what
values buyers are willing to place on the
crop: 7aa at l0Ac; ga at l01c; "a at 5kc;
IA at 1926; 5a at l0A&3c; ga at 10&2c;
5aa at 7a&2c; Saa at p. t.; 5a at 7&2c;
"a at 5&2c;2a at Gaze; "a at DC Ia at 5&2c;
l2a aI foIct ga at oHZc.
A few deliveries have been made dur
ing the week and the first warehouse
handling commenced in this market. In
old leaf the market shows no develop
ments that furnish encouragement.
The transactions do not reach above q
small trade on manufacturers orders.
The Bureau of Statistics has issued
bdlletin giving the acreage production
and value of the tobacco crop for 1907.
but lecause so little of the crop in the
cigar .af states is yet marketed, their
values are not given. AS regard acre
age, New England is given at l9, 4000
acres at an average yield of nearly
1850 lbs; New York, 7.100 acres at 1850
lbs; Pennsylvania, $500 acres at 1900
lbs; Wisconsin, 35, 100 acres at 100 lbs.
In Ohio no distinction is shown between
the cigar and hurley type but the total
acreage is given as 81, 200 acres with
yield 900 lbs Georgia, Florida and
Texas are given IL, 700 acres, yielding
about 900 lbs. each. The total acreage
OF tobacco in the whole United States
is given at 800, 800 acres and an average
yield of $50 lbs.
Fred Eckhardt is today shipping to
eastern points four carloads of 1906
packing, which was sold months ago.
1t is reported that some of the far
mers about Viola and Soldiers Grove
have rented warehouses and are pre-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Commencing with the New Year, l
win be prepared to do all kinds of re-
pairing in boots and shoes. Location,
FavOr's harness shop, Opera block. Vi
roqua. Give me cell. L. 2. JUUL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
BIG BUSINESS AT POSToFFIcE.
More th-.. Ton and Half Of Mail Matter
Leaves Viroqua in Six Months.

The postoflice employees are relieved
of considerable hard work since the job
of weighing all outgoing mail is COM
pleted. From July to January "a, 06S
pounds of mail matter was sent out
from this office. Following is weight
bv Y,ontbs-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Albert Olson and brother of Stef-
ling were among CENSOR business cali
erl today. Also Hans Stigen and En-
re 1ret Larson Of Blooningdale section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15
PERSONAL. POINTED EXPRESSIONS.
Caught in Conversation and BY Cores
pondenee of censori,es.

M, ID. Brown, clerk of Webster:
''Our tax rate is such this year as to
raise the hair on every townsman. We
have levy Of $40, 900, whereas it was
only S4, 500 last year. Bridge and road
matters create most of this excessive
tax. We levied last season and spent
S3, 500 in cash to improve our roads"
M. Lothem. Victory: ''Pretty tough
to sell hogs at three cents when we
have enjoyed such extraordinary prices
for porkers and everything else we
produced on the farm during the past
ten years. But | have not forgotten
when | sold good mich cows for $12,
whereas they bring any price one asks
for them now. have full faith that
the present depression is but tempo
rary.
James S. Treseder. Viola: "While
there are complaints from most direc-
tons with reference to lack of business,
we of Viola have little cause to murmur.
There has been good, steady business
in all branches from early fall to the
present time, with little complaint of
hard times either from business men or
farmers. We appear to be a favored
community. "
Observing man about railroad sta
tions: 81 have snoozed about the two
stations much during the past few
months, and have been astonished to
witness the enormous quantities of
hay, grain, rough feed and flour that
has been received from western ship
ping points. Many farmers receive by
the carload, and scarcely a farmer
within radius of twenty miles but Z
compelled to ship in some kind of feed
for man or beast. 1t is one of the real
causes for tight times" this sending
out of surplus money for products,
whereas in past years we have furnished
our surplus to the world and received in
return, cash.
John E. SiIbaugh, Spokane: Keep
the CENSOR coming. We are all well
here and doing nicely. Good luck and
health favoring me another year I'll be
out of the woods. With best wishes
for all old friends want to be remem-
bered at the big family homecoming. =
Mrs. J. E. Foster, Montana: II feel
that it is about time for me to Join the
big ome-coming of the CENSOR family.
We can't do without the old home paper
if we wanted to. Happy and prosper
GUS new year to all Vernon countyuns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

1t is reported that some of the far
mers about Viola and Soldiers Grove
have rented warehouses and are pre-
pairing to pack their crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Fred Eckhardt is today shipping to
eastern points four carloads of 1906
packing, which was sold months ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-15

Mrs J. E. Foster, Montana: II feel
that it is about time for me to Join the
big homecoming of the CENSOR family.
We can't do without the old home paper
if we wanted to. Happy and prosper
Gus new year to all Vernon countyuns. -
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
Puzzle Of DomielIe.

w. E. Murchison of Jonesboro en-
Joys the unique distinction OF having
lived in four different counties and
yet moved his residence only once.
That seems puzzle, but 1t is quite
simple. He was born and reared in
Cumberland, and when Harnett was
created out of Cumberland he found
himself in Harnett. Afterward he
moved to Moore county, and when
the county of Lee was formed few
months ago he found that he was re-
siding in Lee.-Fayetteville Observer.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22

The poet had written the line:
20, why should the spirit of mortal
be proud?"
Then he was about to enumerate a
few of the thousands of reasons why
human beings should indulge proper
feeling Of pride over their history,
their marvellous achievements, and the
sublime deeds of the great and good
men who. in all ages of the world,
have served as beacon lights for their
fellow men, when q thought struck
him.
"Shucks!" he said. THAT sort of
thing won't go. If you want to hit the
popular taste you've got to do the
lugubrious III bore for the readers
tears!"
So he trumped up a lot of reasons
why people should be sad. mourn
full. and humble. and his poem lived.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
Dining Late and Long.

In Sir Algernon Vests early days
society often dined late and long, and
him of one occasion when he dined at
friends villa near Putney and the
meal did not begin until eight o'clock
When they at last rose from the
table and went to their rooms. Lord
Clanwilliam flung open his window
and saw the haymakers coming into
the field. Il wonder" he thought.
what hour they begin work" and on
consulting his watch he found 1t was
$3.50. The haymakers were returning
to work from their breakfast.-Tit-
Bits.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
The contented Tramp.

Steinlen, the Partisan humorist, has
given us picture of an ancient tramp,
with hair and beard as white as wool,
who sits in patch of unoccupied land
on the outskirts of the city at the end
of long suburban thoroughfare, a
street that was once a road perhaps.
Content. if not happiness, is the old
tramp's present share in the worlds
temperatures. "Un sou de pain" he
soliloquizes, let deux sous de tabac. Ia
terre peut continuer TURNER. Lon
don Outlook
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
Contest Notice No. el2e
DETACHMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
United States Land Office. Denver, Colora

BEREAVEMENT OF VHE
United States Land Office, Denver, Colorado
September 18th, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by NJ. Vadai Shippey, contestant.
against homestead entry No, 23553, made Marcel '
10, 1906, for NJ. SWh, So NWia Sec -. Twp9
n, r. 81 W, by William l.. Harl deceased Con-
testee, in which it is alleged that William l..
Harl died June %, 1906, never having made any
settlement or improvements on said tract.
That since his death none of his heirs have
made any improvements thereon, or in
any way complied with the requirements of
heirs in such cases. That the heirs of the de-
whose post Office addresses unknown to
contestant that neither of the heirs of the
said William l.. Harl have ever appeared on
the land involved since the demise OF William
l.. Har said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond, and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. III. on November
10. 1908, before U. S. Commissioner William O.
Mosman, at his office at Walden, Larmcr Co.,
Colorado, and that final hearing will be held at
10 O'Clock a. m on November 2S, 1908 before the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Denver. Colorado.
The said contestant ha wing. in proper ALL
davit, filed September %. 1905, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
C. d. FORD.
Register.
LIST pub Oct /, 'os: last pub Oct 22, 'os.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22

Dean w. l.. Carlyle and Prof W. II.
ON vii sever active connection with
the ''o'ura'l" Agricultural college next
Monday, in accordance with the recent
action of the state board of agriculture
in discharging them ut the request of
President b o. Aylesworth. No hear
ing wos granted either OF the professors.
who have been ut the head of the agri
cultural department of the Schoo, ana
who are more widely known in Colo.
RADIO and the country at-arge than any
other persons connected with the insti-
tut o Denver Times
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-22
Notice Of Forest Lieu Selection No.
ISOl7 and OlO6S

US. LAND OFFICE, DENVER, CoLonApo.
September 2ith l9)S
Notice is hereby given, that tile Santa Fe Pa
cific Railroad Company, by Otto Gramm, its
attorney in fact, whose postofiice address is
Laramie. Wyoming, did on June J. 1907 mike
application to select, under the act of Congress
June !. 1897 go Stats, 80 the following de-
scribcd land. viz: the SW !, of tho Sc !, of See
70. Twp. II of r II w, Colorado, containing
forty acres. in lieu of certain other tract re.
linquished by it,
The publication of this notice is to allow nil
persons claiming the above described selected
land under the mining laws of the unit.I
states, or desiring tn show it to be mineral in
character, an opportunity to file objection Ia
such selection with the Register and Receiver
OF the U. $. Land Office at Denver. Colorado.
being the land district in which the land is sill
uated. and to establish their interest therein. If
any or OF the mineral character thereof; and
on or before November q, 1905. protests or con.
tests against snid selection. on the grounds
above mentioned. will be received and noted by
said Register and Receiver for report to the
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
C, d. FORD,
Register
LIST pub Oct l, 'Os: last pub Nov 4 'Os