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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

One of the largest transfers of real
estate that has been made for some
time in Viroqua has just taken place.
whereby the Tibbits-Cameron Lumber
company purchased the entire real
estate of the Viroqua Lumber company.
By this purchase the Tibbits- Cameron
Lumber company becomes permanent
factor in Viroqua and we can justly
feel proud to have concern like this
willing to invest largely in real estate
within limits. The Tibbits- Cameron
company have been located in Viroqua
for the past three years and say that
their Viroqua yard is one of their best
yards and they have lumber yards in
Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. This
speaks well for Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Mrs. Kit Pierce spent few days
in La Crosse.
City schools resumed work Monday
after a vacation of one week.
Money to loan on real estate Sc.
curity. Inquire of c. IL. Minshall.
Get sack of Cyclone fancy patent
-four for 81 25 per sack at p Bouffleur's.
Miss Belle Smith departed for Miles
City, Montana, where she will be en-
ployed in a millinery establishment as
trimmer.
Father O'Reilley of Rising Sun
was a Viroqua caller Monday. He
predicts dedication of the new Catholic
church in June.
e. Z McCollum, who has been at
tending to his lumber interests at LA
Fargo, passed through Viroqua on his
return to Rice Lake.
Edward Lind, the furniture dealer,
announces in another columns, big sale
in his line, commencing Saturday next
and closing Tuesday.
We call attention to the advertise
ment Of former Sheriff Ericsson, who,
in today's paper, announces a purpose
10 sell uiB AeothNOii iaAlii0s
Miss Ellen Ellefson of Minneapolis
is home for a short visit. She has
entered land claim in the west and
goes this summer to reside there the
necessary time.
The Viroqua Electric Lighting com
psny has been duly Incorporated, Messrs.
Henry, Albon and Will Lindemann IN
corporatOrs. The business has hereto
fore been conducted as a private con-
Germ.
-Taree young men were taken into
custody by Sheriff Silbaugh for alleged
illega! voting at Coon Valley caucus.
They were brought here, gave bonds
and will have preliminary hearing on
the l4th instant.
Have you cold? Cure it quickly
or you may develop pneumonia, con-
sumption or like troubles. Take DIR.
Maxwell's Remedy for la grippe and
colds. II will relieve colds in eix 10
twenty-four hours. La grippe in one
TO three days o. E. Davis.
Garland -four made from No.
hard spring wheat, retail price $l.5O,
reduced for the remaining days Of our
Forced Sale TO $1.35. We place this
-four on sale 10 take the place Of the
800 sacks of Golden West offered last
week, which quantity lasted but two
days. w. F. Lindemann Co.
Progression in and additions TO the
dairy interests Of Vernon county is the
order this season. Fargo community is
last to organize in this regpect, farmers
having met last Friday and decided TO
plant a cheese factory with capital
stock Of $500 near the place Of Ed
Ztzner. There have been pledged 260
Gown, and it is proposed TO have the
factory running within a few weeks.
Following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, j VI. Vance; Secretary, A. A..
Buckles; Treasurer, Neal Leahy; Trus-
tees and building committee, Ed. Zitz-
ner. Geo. Zitzner and John Connor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
Experienced Painter and Paper Hanger.

l.. ]. Brye the expert grainer, paper
hanger and wall decorator can be found
Lincoln avenues, Viroqua, where he will
be found prepared to do first-class work
in all the branches of his trade and pro
fession. He also has building under
construction for carriage painting and
revarnishing of fine surreys and car
riages. He has had forty years of ex-
perience and will guarantee work to be
tirst-class and up-to-date in every par
ticular. Fine granting and imitation of
natural wood speciality. Phone No.
81, three rings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
County Convention Of woodmen.

Twenty-one delegates attended the
county convention of Modern Woodmen
of America in this city, Wednesday. at
Woodman hall, called for purpose of
electing two delegates to the state con-
vention to be held at Wausau in MAY.
This convention in turn will name dele
gates to attend convention of the head
camp at Peoria, Illinois, IN June.
Nine Vernon county camps were re-
presented in the county convention,
viz: Viroqua, Hillsboro. Rockton
Valley, Westby, Bloomingdale, Purdy,
Ross and Trippville. f V. Wernick of
Hillshoro was elected chairman of the
convention and H. l.. Rayner secretary
The delegates elected were Chas. w.
Chase of Viroqua camp and Berlie
Moore of Valley camp, with Grant Cox
of Purdy and f. w. Ericsson of Rock
ton as alternates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

There were few contests for ward
officials. Messrs. T. 0. Mork, j. Henry
Tate and C. E. Morley were elected
supervisors without opposition. F. M.
Minshall was elected alderman in the
First ward by a small majority over
M. ID. Helgeson, as was c. E. Chase
over John Deviin in the Third. 0. II.
Helgeson had no opposition for alder
man in the Second.
Viroqua is not alone in the campaign
for no-license, a large majority of sur
rounding villages and cities having given
decisive decision against the open sa-
loon. In Vernon county the only points
that have voted for the traffic, so far as
we are able to learn, are Hillsboro,
Stoddard, Genoa and Chaseburg. La
Fargo, Viola, Readstown, Coon Valley,
De Soto are in line against license.
Soldiers Grove voted for license by
three majority. Sparta and Richland
Center returned majorities unfavorable
to license.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
EMPHATIC in SENTIMENT.
VIROQUA STRONG AGAINST THE SA.
LOON SYSTEM.
Other Towns Follow Suit-Larssst Vote
in City History Result Of Election
in Detail.

Our city election, while somewhat an
imated, was conducted On quiet lines
and without apparent fervor outside of
the issue on license. The contest among
respective candidates was otd-natured
and the result is accepted in the spirit
which should prevail among neighbors.
On the question of license there is
astonishment at the size of majority, it
being the most decisive in the towns
history. The result is in large measure
due, we believe. to appreciation of the
enforcement of laws and ordinances with
respect to excise government, and the
vote is emphatic that people desired to
endorse Mayor Chase for his vigorous
policy of the past year.
The vote on license and candidates is
given below:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
A CORRECTION OF PRINT

EDITOR CENSOR: In my article on
tuberculosis, recently, you make me
say that NOW, a man who uses whis-
key three times is Liable to die of tu.
bercle. Very true, but the fact | in
tended to convey is this: "A drinker
of alcohol tbeer, wine. whiskey) stands
the chance of infection by tuberculosis
as compared to a total abstaineF, of
three to one. :" The French and Ger
man physicians in the last few years
have published by governmental author
ity many interesting facts regarding
alcoholism. In Prussia of every 1000
deaths, l6l are from tuberculosis. But
of every 1000 deaths among bartenJers
BOO are from tuberculosis; among brew
cry employees 345; school teachers 143:
physicians l13; and clergy 76. Prof.
Bronardel, head of the great Paris
hospital, Hotel Dieu, and member of
the International tuberculosis commits
sion, declares the saloon to be the foun-
tain head of this disease. Those en-
ployed about the saloon die of consump-
ton like lees, he says. In certain
French provinces, where there are 80
to 40 deaths in 10, 600 from consumption,
the people consume 12 litres of alcohol
per head. Where 40 to SO persons die
of it, l5 litres per capita are used.
Where there are 20 to 80 deaths per
10000 from tuberculosis, over l6 litres
are drank; and where 80 or more die of
that disease in 10000 people, they
drink so litres of alcohol, each, yearly.
These continental doctors have no good
word to say for beer, but consider it
one of the greatest curses. 1t causes
dilated storaChs, it gives "bier hertz"
or fatty hearts TO nearly half its drink
ers; 1t uaakes men impotent because of
the hops it contains, and it causes a
hrr cal form of intoxication, more 80
than that of wine or brandy. 1t is not
fit to put down where a fellow puts
his vituals, C.. V. PORTER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
CHURCH MOTIFS.

Springville w. C. T. u. will meet
Thursday, April 16, with Mrs. C. l..
White, for dinner. Come prepared to
sew.
The aid society of the lutheran Synod
church will meet at the parsonage
Friday, April 10.
Rev. Finstad will preach in Harris
vile church Good Friday OH April 17th,
at II a. m.
Services at Soldiers Grove Lutheran
chnrh, April IL.
The Methodist aid society win be en-
tertained Wednesday, April IL, by
Mesdames M J Jordan and Mrs. Otto
Davis, at the home Of Mrs. Davis.
The Viroqua Orchestra will furnish
music at meeting of the Mems Club,
Sunday evening, at the Congregational
church
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
-O. d. Davis. val paper. that,s d

%. E. Davis, wall paper, that's all.
Wisconsin sugar corn, &c can at
Lindemanns'
Beautiful. entertaining, instructive;
the SC electric show.
Attend the Wausau Business Col
lege, Wausau, Wisconsin.
Peter Syyerson of Westby attended
to business IN Viroqua.
Herbert Melgard of Cashton visited
at II. LarsOn's over Sunday.
Andrew Mellum and Albert Solver
son spent Sunday in La Crosse.
Mrs. Anna Bake of Westby visited
her sister, Miss Bertha Olson.
Miss Bessie Kellogg of Readstown
is the guest Of Miss Grace Fowell
Special bargains in choice millinery
for Easter at Mrs. A. o. Larson's.
Miss Susie Thompson of Pleasant
Ridge is a guest Of Miss Lucinda Davis
Fred Spencer and daughter of Mt
Sterling visited with relatives in Viro-
qua.
Spencer Dustin, who has been under
the weather all winter with rheumatism,
was up town.
The sheriff Of Winona county, Min
nesota, spent Tuesday IN this city on
official business.
II you contemplate building house
or barn stop at Tibbits- Cameron and
get their prices.
Mrs. B. NJ B0lstad went to La
Crosse to visit a relative who is sick at
Lutheran hospital.
Charlie Bassey Of Winona arrived
to take the position Of pharmacy clerk
at Dahl's drug store.
Mrs. NJ. II. Lepley Of Dubuque is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Hanson on ksbury Ridge.
Mrs. S. t. Pearson and daughter
left for their Grant county home, after
a visit with Yiroqua friends.
Venerable $. T. Arnold greeted
friends on the street after being con-
fined 10 me house for many weeks.
Special meeting for degree practice
will be held by Viroqua Rebekkah lodge
on Friday evening. Members should
attend
Spring fever and that tired feel
ing" call for special treatment. DR..
Maxw MS Nerve Food and Tissue
Builder is the best tonic. Get a course
Of treatment from y. Z. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
OUR UNCLE EXTENDS DAY OF GRACE
Says Publishers May Haze More Time

POSTAL authorities give notice that where news
paper publishers and their subscribers are max
ing digent effort to comply with the new regulation
for cash payment of subscriptions postmasters may
give lee-way and grant them reasonable time to ac
complish what is sought.
Therefore, for brief period, CENSOR patrons
may continue their payments and feel assured that
their papers will not be discontinued 1t behooves all
deinquents then, to renew efforts to clean up the
sts and we hope the good purpose to comply with tn
postal order will be sincere and determined A few
more days of movement like the past fortnight will
make our cleanup complete. If YOU CAN'T PAY
WRITE Usi If you CAN, DO IT Nowl!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
April /, 1908.
To the School Officers Of Vernon County.

The legislature of Wisconsin has
passed bill apprcpriating certain
monies toward heating and ventilating
of school buildings, subject to the APP
proval of state or county superintend-
ent We wish to state that we are
prepared to furnish estimates on such
heating and ventilating plants and have
complete blue prints and specifications
for such plants, given US by the above
superintendents. We would ask all
school directors thinking of putting in
such plants TO call on US ana get our
figures before ordering elsewhere.
Yours respectfully,
MARTIN a KUEBLER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Money to loan on real estate secur-
ity. Butt & Butt.
Mas Helen Gebhardt of Platteville
accompanied her sister Cornne back
from her vacation, and will spend the
week with her.
One Of DIR. MeElwee's patients at
Viroqua, dozen years ago, was lady
from Readstown, who had suffered
greatly from rhuematism. The doctor
saw his patient but twice and after a
few weeks treatment she was well of
a disease Of several years standing.
Again this winter, the same lady,
married and widowed since, called on
the doctor for relief from her old time
disease. This time she got well almost
more rapidly than before. Hadn't
such hold on her" the doctor ex-
planned. How many who snffer from
this and other dread chronic diseases
would be hurrying to the Madison
specialist il they could know of his
work along the lines he practices.
Doubtless his years Of experience at
Hot Springs and In large sanitariums
6ssiF. him ~, ct,re. fhnae had caaaa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTICE.

Vernon county young people who
contemplate attendance upon the Coun-
ty Normal Training School during the
ensuing year, should file their applica-
tions with me at an early day, as the
number of vacancies is limited. This
notice is thus early given so that all
may have equal chance.
A. E. SMITH, Principal.
Virouua. April 8, 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
Talking AND WRITING THOUGHTS
Censor Friends and Patrons Commud
icate Freely.

w. F. Crook: Il believe that farnl
ers of Vernon county have learned
valuable lesson this season as . fesuIl
of the tobacco outcome. Too many o
them Were counting their chickens be
fore they were hatched, making larg,
amount of improvements, unnecessar,
purchases, ETC., with the belief the
would reap another harvest from theii
tobacco crop. The result is that the,
are heavily in debt, and with the genera
fall of prices on other farm produce
they viii have considerable difficulty il
tiding over until another crop is raised
This condition has had much to do wit
the so-called hard times in Verno
county"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
com.tOck Spanish Tobacco Seed

For the seventh year we are selling
this noted seed and have yet to get the
first complaint where seed was given
proper treatment. The seed il grown
tested and put up by w. I. Pomeroy
& Co at Edgerton, and is the best that
can be grown. We have a fresh lot
which sells at the old price, 80 cents
per ounce. TATE MERCANTILE Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
will Make Neishbors Go Seine.

Base ball Enthusiasts, embracing a
long line of Vfoqua's bu. mess men,
are making financial Arrangement for
winning team the present season.
The spirit manifested will bring results
we dare say. The best team obtain
able, from an amateur standpoint, is to
be secured, using as far as is possible
local town boys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
BrsedIns Horse for Sale.

Iwant to sci! my four-year old stallion,
Tucker" sired by Seductuer, the Coe
Coach horse. Come at once. viii sell
cheap If taken now.
NELs SoLvERsoN. Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Arthur Rogers, Clifford, Massachu.
setts: 1--WE have spent very pleasant
winter and spring is opening up fine.
Grass is quite green and we are com.
mencing to make gardens.''
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

S. w. Metcalf, Sisson, California:
Dear old CENSOR, long may it live.
1t has been a regular visitor in my
home for the last forty years"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Theodore E. Oftedahl, Stoughton
ut is a great pleasure to read the old
home paper and hear from so many of
my friends in Vernon county and else
where whom it would be impossible to
keek tab on otherwise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
EAsTER MILLINERY oPENING.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday, April
8, 10 and II, continuing until April 19.
You are cordially invited to call.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

For sale at Eckhart's elevator, 1900
bushels of choice "South Dakota"
white oats, testing 81 pounds to the
measured bushel. Leave your order
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

G. W. Fowell, poor commissioner:
There has been many calls for aid the
present winter and | have found it not
easy to keep within the appr opriation
allowed by the county fathers, which
they reduced from some past years, but
we are doing very well in providing for
necessities of the unfortunate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

N. ]. Olson. Wall, South Dakota,
about fifty carloads of emigrant
merchandise and farm machinery have
arrived here this spring; country boom
ing"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Stella M. Barney, Prairie du Chen:
1--WE, like others of your subscribers,
look forward to the coming of the
CEsNoR as an honored guest, and after
our visit is over feel doubly repaid for
the preparation made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Mary A. Savage, Valley Junction:
II can't think of my CENSOR being
dropped. 1t would seem like one of my
dearest friends being taken from me.
/ am an invalid and the CENSOR brings
a ray of sunshine with it each week.
| shall remain, as long as l live, one of
the big family"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Mrs. Annie Lester: "Way off here
in Canada we are more anxious than
ever to receive the weekly visit of the
old home news gatherer and distributor.
Grain little frosted in some parts last
season. We have not sold our wheat
yet; when we do the CENSOR will be
first to have our contribution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Thos. w. Harper, Park Rapids, Min
nesota: Enclosed find eight dollars to
apply on subscription. We can't af-
ford to quit the family yet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Henry M. Shisler, Marvin South
Dakota: THE CENSOR is the frst
paper | ever read, being in my fathers
family rs long as can remember. Be
without it; no, not as long as | can
raise bushel of grain on western soil.
People are doing well here. Politicians
hustling for Roosevelt and Taft dele
gates to the national convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Charley Jacobson Of BristOw sec
tion, made the CENSOR a eall while in
town last Saturday. He recently re-
turned from La Crosse hospital hav-
ing underwent an operation for cancer
OF the arm. He fears that he will
eventually loose the use of that member.
Mr.. jacobson is more than grateful for
financial assistance rendered him in his
time of afFliction by members of Purdy
Woodnan camp and other friends, hav
ing presented him with a purse of
about $50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

w. H. Brown, Baldwin: al am ex-
ceptionally well pleased with my new
location. We have had very mild
winter and farmers are about ready to
commence seeding. April first will see
grain sown I"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

A. w. Elliott, KiIbourn City: eve
receive the CENSOR promptly and it is
like receiving a letter from home.
Work on the great dam across the
Wisconsin river is pushed with wonder
full dispatch; carried on day and night. :"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
The Dead Mans Joke.

! Indeed 1t is" agreed the sisters in
concert.
MY mother was your sister, coolly
remarked the young man.
! She had no business to marry a
Hawkins; he was not in our set, Sc
F.; yerely observed Mrs Winpenny.
we disowned her al once" chimed
Mrs. Ismond.
Uncle Bob married q factory girl,
and she was poorer than the poor
Hawkinses.' pertly replied the ire
lpressible nephew we feel quite above
Bob's wife. She has 10 work. We
never had TO. Uncle Ros didn't make
lus"
"Bob's wife at least knows her place
and never tries to mingle with the
/ family" said Mrs. Winpenny. Bob
had the grace TO go on fishing cruise
I and get drowned soon after he made
such a fool OF himself. II was nothing
short of dispensation OF providence.
as none OF us could have recognized
him after he was dropped from So
ciety Roscoe was furious because
Bob wouldn't marry an heiress, and
destroyed the will he once made in his
flavor"
1T is fortunate that such a prepos-
/ ferrous document was not left in exist
ence." said the Rev. Thomas. with a
sigh Of relief. II have heard that Rob
ert left a child, but ! do not think
Roscoe knew OF its birth. II is hardly
probable that the low bred young per.
son our misguided brother Robert
married will presume to put in a
claim"
II fancy not" said Mrs. Winpenny
though saw the horrid creature at
/ Roscoe's funeral. She wore the shah
best black, and held bouncing baby
In her arms. was thankful she did
not have the audacity TO sit with the
mourners. | don't think anybody no
ticed her. guess she walked 10 the
cemetery"
we don't appear 10 be very ar
fectionate bunch, jauntily remarked
young Hawkins. '
The aristocratic members of the
bereaved family glared arrogantly al
the children OF the plebian Hawkins
who stationed themselves on the op
posite side OF the room. Hostilites
were suspended upon the entrance ol
the lawyer Of the deceased million
aire., He nodded indifferently to tht
group OF querulous heirs, and with
out deigning an apology for keepinl
them waiting brusquely said: II hold
a letter which the late Roscoe Bur
ton instructed me 10 read 10 his In
terested relatives prior TO the open
ing of his will. which is properly filed
AT the probate court"
Silence. such as suspense alone In
duces. pervaded the room. The law
yer deliberately broke the seal and
READ In crisp tones. which concealed
his latent amusement. the following
battling, cynical message from the
wealthy dead man:
"My Unloved and Unloving Kindred
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24

While have been hopelessly fight
ing with death. In pain and loneli-
ness, | have contrived a little joke
which will disappoint you greedy wait
ers for the fortune | spent my youth
and health earning. have amassed
million, more or less. Ii is bitter
from il. | did not mean 10 die so
soon. but the icy clutch upon my heart
will not. however, yield the spoils OF
my misspent life without slight re-
venge for your atrocious neglect and
rapacious meanness.
Through dying shadows | can see
you all at my funeral. shedding croco-
ollie tears, and | laugh at your anx-
iety to learn who shall be my favored
heir. know that my two snobbish
sisters. Emily and Olivia, though al
their respective claims to my benefi-
cence: and my sanctimonious elder
brother will modcstly assert himself
entitled 20 the lions share of my es-
tate. on account OF his superior wis
dom and godliness
THE Hawkins offspring will boldly
state their right TO be forever sumpt-
uously supported in idleness on Tn.
Gle Roscoes money. which, by the
way. has always kept them from the
poor house, with no returns in grail
tude.
You will, one and all. rejoice when
am laid low, and you will secretly
gnash your teeth with rage, when you