davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
Hgenv1
celebrate
VERNON GETS SEVERAL HoNoRs
Scores Well Among University Butter
and Cheese Exhibitors.

Of the five hundred forty-five cream
cries and cheese factories which have
taken part in the dairy school scoring
exhibition, at the State University.
which were organized last May, the
following names represent Vernon
county: C. F. Brinkman, Coon Valley;
Frank Joseph, La Fargo; George l..
Rahoier, Coon Valley; William Sieger,
Chaseburg; A. w. Bigelow, Chaseburg
o. H. Hanson, Chaseburg. w. G.
Roepke, Retreat.
All indications point to very large
number of exhibitors the coming year.
Buttermakers and cheesemakers from
this county, who desire to take part in
these scoring exhibitions should send
tor entry blanks as soon as possible tc
Math Michels, Madison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
Bargains in lumber at Thayer

Bargains in lumber at Thayer's s
yard.
Miss Alma Hanson of Westby was
a Viroqua visitor Tuesday.
Miss Sailing of Cashton was shop
ping and visiting at Viroqua.
Jake Rhinehart of La Fargo attend
ed to business at Viroqua on Tuesday.
Garfield Aiken has added a fine
new piano to the furnishings of his home.
"A basket social will be held at the
home of Frank Hayden, next Saturday
evening.
Mrs. E. c. Norris and son Earl of
La Fargo had business at Viroqua on
Tuesday.
), w. Thayer delivered at Reads
town yesteaday the planks for the
Ewers bridge.
Atty. A +. Drew was over from
La Fargo on Tuesday to attend to le-
gal matters before the county court
Mrs. Irene johnson is at Liberty
Pole assisting in the care of her nephew
Ray Henderson, who is sick with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. 4. v Wolfe and daughter Haz-
el returned Saturday from New York
city, and are again the guests of Viroqua
relatives.
Mrs. Paul Hanson was called to
/ Westby last evening on account OF the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Anna
Trygestad.
Remember Booth LowreY, the rising
star Of southern humorists, will be
heard Saturday evening, February -.
at the Congregational church.
Mr.. J. A. VIII, formerly foreman
in the Herald Office at Sparta, made the
CENSOR a pleasant call, being in town
in the interest Of a moving picture show.
A belated fall Of several inches OF
snow visited as YESTERDAY and last night,
accompanied by terrific W4nd. Today
the roads in places are badly blockaded
and heavy traffic is practically suspend
ed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
To the Building Public.

We believe that this year will be a
good time to build, as labor, lumber and
all material is cheap. We believe that
the place to buy your building material
is at our place, as we have the stock,
tquality considered) and have the adj
vantage Of buying in large lots. We
believe that we can save you money on
anything you may need, barring no one.
Now, we believe this so strong that we
ask you to call and see us, no matter
how small the bill may be, and we will
do the rest. JOHN K. EUzUM,
The Lumberman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
Death Of Mrs. August smith

The sad news reached Viroqua rela-
tives and friends Monday that Mrs.
August Smith had passed away that
afternoon in.Milwaukee. Mrs. Smith
has been seriously I'll for many weeks
from tuberculosis and her death was
expected, but the news came as shock
to this community, where she has hosts
Of berUaved friends. Funeral services
win be held at Bangor, Mrs. Smith 4
former home, Thursday tomorrow af-
ternoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
STILL MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.
Responses for Censor Honor Roll are
Numerous and appreciated.

Hundreds of delinquents have favored
the CENSOR by paying up their dues
within the past few weeks. There are
hundreds on our lists, however, who
have failed to make good" much to
our disappointment. From this time to
April first we want to make a good
weekly showing in the published roll of
honor Help us do i'll A revision and
correction of list is made today Look
at the yellow tags and see if YOUR re-
mittance or payment has been properly
credited. And you other fellows ex-
anime YOUR tags and see how much it
will require to square your delinquency.
Then straight-way send us the amount
and receive our benediction.
Observe who has paid since the last
honor roll was published. Here they
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
rRuANr oFrIcER,s NorIcE.

All Vernon county ofsc.als should
know that the new truanc law provides
for compulsory attendance at school OF
children between Z and Is Years of age
for six months in each year of 20 days
per month. All persons knowing of
children not in actual attendance are
requested to notify me at once, stating
name of children and parents, address
and school district where children should
attend. A. SILBAUGH,
Sheriff and Ex-Officer Truant Officer.
For building material of any kind
20 to Thayer's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
Death Harvest Of the AGED.

The death messenger has been busy
in the western section of our county
summoning to their long homes pioneer
and aged citizens. From the Coon
Valley News we CLEAN the unwelcone
facts in this respect:
Curl O. Brye died at the home of N.
N. Neprud of old age. Deceased was
88 years old and a pioneer of the town
of Hamburg,
Torger o. Bakkestuen passed away
at the home of his son, Hans, on South
Ridge, February 5, of general debility
and grippe. He was 81 years old.
Mrs. Margaret Haasvedt, town OF
Hamburg, died at the age of rs years,
Deceased was a widow.
Fred Schlicht, of Chipmunk Ridge,
died of cancer of the stomach He was
"a years old and one of the first pioneers,
having lived there forty-fve years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
Farm R..idsnee Burned.

The dwelling house Of kasmus John
son. who resices near Towerville, in
town of Frank in, was entirely destroy
ed by fire on Wednesday morning last,
probably the result Of a defective stove
pipe. When discovered flames we're 50
in possession of the entire upper portion
of the building that the family saved
only kitchen stove, bureau and organ.
Mr.. Johnson's loss is 81, 200 with 10 IN
surance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19
licensed 10 Marry.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk since
our LAST issue:
Halbert Smith Of Webster and Kate
Henry Of Viroqua.
Thos. r. Fortney of Franklin and
Mary johnson Of Kiekapoo.
Frank Jafek and Lizzie M. Bensh
both Of Hillshoro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19

Mr.. A. d: Helgeson has come into
possession Of ownership Of Hotel Viro-
qua, which nc has managed since the
first of the year, having exchanged
western lands and his Viroqua residence
for the hotel stand. All his friends
hope and believe that ANDY" will
make good az landlord, both financially
and as host.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19

Elias Neprud Of Westby made a
trip down to Viroqua on Tuesday.
A 7-load Of cedar fence posts, cut
by the der Forks Lumber & Fuel Co.
will be on sale, cheap for cash at j. w.
Thayer's yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-19

Claude Baker, Ashton, South Dakota: /:
Il farm just section, nearly all into
grain. am a renter, and believe the
man who is tenant has the better end
of it financially. We have Vernon
county people on every side of US, and
it is the exception if they are not pros
per GUS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
PUBLISHERS PLANK.
That Will Be Offered to the Republic
can National Convention.

New York. June 13.-The American
Newspaper Publishers association has
submitted the following plank in the
Republican platform for considera-
ton:
The earnest consideration of the
conservation of the nations resources
urged by President Roosevelt in his
special message and public utterance
at the recent assemblage of state gov
ernors at the national capital having
directed general attention to the start
ling denudation of our forest lands
hand the consequent imminent danger
of a timber famine; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Republican
party in convention assembled pledges
itself to the removal of duties upon all
forest products, including lumber.
both rough and dressed, and upon
pulp wood, wood pulp and print paper,
to the end that our rapidly depicting
forests may be conserved, the water
supply of our great rivers regulated
and controlled, the vast waste of soil
prevented and finally, that the great
consuming public may reap the ad-
vantage of the cheaper forest products
Of other countries"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
Meeting of Business Men Held
This Afternoon.
COMMITTEE is NAMED.
Will Assist Officers in Polio
and Rescue Work.
Help Patrol the Streets OF
North Topeka.

Topeka can take care of herself with
out calling on outside help-not for the
present at least. Sa
Th1S expression was voiced by Mayor
Wm Green at specially called meet
ing OF the Commercial club and the
city council held at O'Clock this after
noon in the council chamber 1t was
heartily endorsed by the so or more
prominent business and professional
men present
No subscriptions were raised for a
fund. If a fund is necessary to be
raised under the method adopted five
years ago steps will be taken later
along this line
Action this afternoon was limited to
the appointment of committees to aid in
the patrol of North Topeka as a police
protection and to assist the Prevalent
association in taking care Of the needy.
Following the suggestion of Mayor
Green committee consisting of Clad
hamilton, George w. Crane E. H.
crosby and w. E. Sterne was appoint
ed to select suitable men to assist the
police and deputy sheriffs already in
service. These men will be given boats,
two men TO boat with which to pa
troll the water. covered streets of North
Topeka and elsewhere as the needs may
demand and protect the homes from
thieves and incendiaries
Assisting DR.. c. b. VanHorne on the
committee to serve the Provident AS
sociation and the u and club in car
ing for the needy were appointed J. w
Robinson, ]. B. Belts and A. NJ. Mills
Poor Commissioner Hale has unlim-
( tied authority from us to help the
POOR said w. E. Sterne, county COM
missioner.
THE city itself has no fund to helI
the poor said the mayor in response
to an inquiry.
I'VE are taking care of about zoe
people now, feeding them.' said DIR
G. B. VanHorne. speaking OF the Provi-
dent Association.
I'VE will probably have to take care
of 400 for the next tvo or three days
and maybe a weektan. dsome of them
for two or three weeks. We. have no
funds to take care of an emergency
fthis kind only our regular de-
| madns."
AS a rescue committee to- appoint
! 100 men divided up into sections of 0
each, to serve as demands might be
made on them for their services from
| stricken districts were appointed:
Clad Hamilton. A. NJ. Mills, w. w.
Webb and w. E. Sterne.
Presiding over the meeting this af-
ternoon were, Robert Pierce as chair
man and Ralph Brigham as secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

guished of the foreign guests ex-
pected.
Seat Sells for $125.
Chicago, June 13.-One seat in the
cOliSeum-125.
This is the latest market valuation for
convention seats. Such rush for admis-
sion tickets was never before witnessed
at a Republican convention, according to
the officials and with the demand for
seats there has come high market price.
Kellogg for Vice President.
Chicago, June 13.-It has been de-
cided that Joseph Cotton of Duluth
shall place Frank B. Kellogg in nomi-
nation for the vice presidency. Mr..
Kelloggs friends were actively en-
gagged early in the day in doing all
things possible to promote Mr.. Kel-
loggs candidacy.
One of the arguments which they
are most vigorously pressing is thai
Governor johnson may be given the
second place on the Democratic ticket
and they say if this should be done
the result in Minnesota would become
uncertain. They claim also that Mr.
Kellogg's record as special assistant
attorney general in the prosecution ol
| the antitrust and trust cases would
render him peculiarly acceptable tt
| the administration and to those who
/ endorse the course of the administra
| ton in those matters.
| John Harris, head Of the NORTH
Carolina delegation, is among the late
arrivals He was a college mate Of
Secretary Taft and is his enthusiastic
supporter. He expressed preference
| for Mr.. Hammond for second place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
MAY BREAK GAS MAIN
Topeka Supply Pipe Menaeed by the
WakaruSa.

Lawrence, Kan, June 1s.-With
Wakarusa creek south of this city
bank full, the pipe line supplying
Topeka with natural gas is threatened
with a break, this would cut off To-
peka entirely from the southern Kan
sas gas field, leaving those dependent
upon gas for light and fuel helpless
The rains of last evening raised the
Wakarusa to a level equal of that of
1903, inundating nearby farms 1t is
now running with swift current
across the South Wakarusa railroad
bridge and giving indications of form
ing a new channel. If this happens
the dirt supporting the pipe line which
supplies Topeka with natural gas will
be washed away permitting the pipe
line to sag ard break. The manager
of the local company here is arrang-
ing for such an emergency. Atchison,
Leavenworth and ST. Joseph have
been without natural gas ever since
Wednesday at which time the pipe
line, under similar conditions, had its
supporting bed of dirt washed away in
the old river bed north of the city
causing the pipe line to break.
Both the Santa Fe plug and train
No. 1S on the Santa Fe are marooned
here unable to continue eastward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
SHuNGANuMGA IN FLOOD.
WATERS FALL RAPIDLY.

The Shunganunga Creek COM
menced falling at about 1890 and
within an hour it had receded about
one foot, judging from the marks left
by the water on the houses, barns
and other buildings. AT shortly be-
fore 12 O'Clock several of the mer-
chants In South Topeka whose stores
had been invaded by the water began
to clean out, using their brooms to
sweep the water and dirt out through
the doors.
The fear that they would be driven
out by continuing high water was dis
PEELED and many people refused 10
leave their homes, though boatmen
offered to take them out. Those who
desired had practically been all re-
moved before IL O'Clock from South
Topeka and the part of East Topeks
lying east of the railroad tracks. The
the boats which were brought tc
South Topeka with the exception OF
about four were sent back to North
Topeka and other places from which
they had been brought.
Soon Over.
At o'clock the Shunganunga wa:
still falling rapidly and was nearly IL
it's banks in South Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
RISING A FOOT AN HOUR.
Neosho River Threatens Greater Flood
Than in 1908,

Emporia, Kan, June 13.-The Neosho
vailrv from Emporia to the state line,
it is believed will experience the great
est food since the early days of the
state. The Cottonwood river, a tribl-
tary of the Neosho, lacks but seven
feet of the 1903 high water mark and
is rising at the rate of one foot an
hour.
In Pike township, this county the
Cottonwood river has inundated a
strip of country nine miles wide. Th ,
Neosho river is out it's banks at Ne
osho Rapids, where it is Joined by the
Cottonwood and the flood waters
caused by a cloudburst at Council
Grove yesterday have not reached here.
The Santa Fe continues to operate
rains, but by tonight, it's outlet to the
west will be shut off This will also
stop the Union Pacific and Rock Is
land trains which have been using the
Santa Fe tracks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
SC0RcHER SENTENCED
One to Twenty Years for killing a
Child While Speeding.

Seattle, Wash. June 13-Guy C..
Stratton, prominent clubman and lum-
herman, whom jury convicted on May
16. of manslaughter On the charge OF
having run oyer and killed seven years
old Henrietta Johnson while speeding
his automobile on Sunday, January 26,
has been sentenced by Judge Frater OF
of the superior court, to an indeterluin-
ate term of from one to 20 years in
the state penitentiary and to ray a
fine of $500. Inc defense gave notice
of an appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
TRAW STAYS IN JAIL.
Until Application for Change of Asy-
lums Can Be Heard.

New York, June 13.-Harry K.
Thaw will remain in the Poughkeep-
sic Jail pending an application of his
counsel to Justice Bowling of the
supreme court for change of the
order committing him to the state
hospital for the insane at Matteawan.
This decision was rendered by JUS
the Morschauser of Poughkeepsie af-
ter hearing arguments of counsel in
this city on a motion to transfer the
prisoner to any state asylum other
than an asylum for insane convicts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

p. m, SO
The river has thus been stationary
between / and O'Clock. 1t was at
O'Clock this afternoon 3.4 feet below
high water of Tuesday.
heavy rain continued most of the
forenoon but ceased at noon. The
total fall for the past IL hours was
two inches.
At 2 O'Clock Mr.. Flora, assistant
weather observer, said: 1.-The condi-
tions at this time are more favorable
than they have been at any other to-
day. The river is practically station
airy at this hour. though this condition
is only temporary, as the river will
commence to rise as soon as the Hood
waters from up the river reach this
point which will be some time tonight
or Sunday. The wind has shifted to
the northwest which is an indication
that the rain is over and the barome-
ter is rising which is another hopeful
indication
At II O'Clock this morning Gov
said: "The best information which we
have at hand indicates an additional
rise of three feet above the present
measurement of 24.4 feet or perhaps
four feet. This will cause the water
TO reach about the same places in
North Topeka that it reached at the
Z. highest point last Tuesday.
y .'I do not think from the best in
fOPmation which we have at hand that
the high point of Tuesday. 2S.2 feet.
win be exceeded, but this is only a
conjecture; present indications. how
ever. warrant prediction of this
kind. While light rains fell i'm the
valley of the Kaw last night, the heav-
and points east of this city,
At O'Clock the government river
gauge measured 24.1 feet a rise of
four feet during the past "a hours and
high water mark of Tuesday morn
ing. Assistant Weather Observer
Flora said this morning: ''The indica-
tions now are that the water will
reach the high water mark of Tues
day in North Topeka and the resi-
Gents of that section of the city
mould be prepared for this event..
'"The rains last night upset all of
our calculations as to the state OF the
river today, but we feel safe in saying
that the waters will at least reach flood
stage of Tuesday morning and we
cannot safely say more until we hear
from points up the Kaw valley. The
residents of North Topeka should
hold themselves in readiness to move
on short notice for the indications are
! that the rise which will occur today
will be much more rapid than that of
the first of the week.
'"The stage that will be reached is
only prOblematical at this time and
we will not be able to make a definite
prediction until we have completed
our weather map. The telegraph and
telephone wires are working poorly
and we may not be able to get auth
entic Information until an hour or so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
ElKS BAZAAR IS OFF.
POSTPONED Indefinitely on Account of
Flood Conditions.

On account of the flood and the re-
lief work for flood sufferers, the Elks
have definitely postponed their bazaar
to have been held next week at their
new club house. The women who
have been preparing for the bazaar
and decorating the building gave up
the work this morning and went to
the auditorium to offer their assist
ance to the Provident association ana
the II and I club which is IN cnarge
of the relief work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
Fired by Roosevelt.

Boise, Idaho, June 13.-Assistant
Attorney General Cooley arrived here
Yesterday from Spokane and removed
United States District Attorney Ruick
from office by order of President
roosevelt and Attorney General Bona
narte. The reasons given are that
Ruick's attitude with regard to i-El-
portant departmental AFFAIRS has been
inconsistent with the idea of loyalty
to the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
A. H. BATES STRICKEN.
Very Low as a Result of Stroke of
ApOplexy.

A. H. Bates is at Christ's hospital
suffering from a stroke of apoplexy
with which he was stricken at his farm
south of Topeka on Wednesday. His
recovery is doubtful.
His family is at Worcester, Massa-
chuSettS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
An Accidental killing.

Phillipsburg, Kan, June 13.-Sam-
uel Carey, a young farmer living four
miles northwest of here. accidentally
shot himself through the forehead
Friday with a heavy rife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
Gov Johnson VIII Not Run Again.

in written statement which he gave
ont for publication says that he will
not he a candidate for denomination
for soyernor of Minnesota for a third
term. He also says that If nominated
he will not accept, as he is opposed
70 the third term idea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
weather Indications.

Chicago, June 13.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday. Slightly cooler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
1HEE.E WAS NO GRAFT.
Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty in
PENNSYLVANIA Capitol Case.

brought in a verdict of not guilty in the
capitol conspiracy case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13
People of North Topeka Again
A Driven From Homes.
"
Water Rises Four Feet During
the Night.
MAY REACH % FEET.
This Prediction Made by the
Weather Bureau.
General Storms Reported in the
Kaw Valley.
CURRENT is DIVERTED
Grave Danger of New Channel
Being Made.
Would Leave Topeka Off the
Main River.
Water Stationary Between One
and Two O'clock.
CURRENT is DIVERTED
Grave Danger of New Channel
Being Made.
Would Leave Topeka Off the
Main River.
Water Stationary Between One
and Two O'clock.

The following are the government
river gauge figures as carefully esti-
mated from Kaw river readings made
at Topeka since 2 O'Clock Friday after
noon:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

Continued on Page -Four,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-13

Continued on Page Four.)