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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
LA TOILETTE DRAWS THOUSANDS
Senator is Earnest in His Appeal to Sup.
port Republican Ticket

Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette made
an earnest appeal to 1000 people at the
tabernacle, Wednesday afternoon, in
the interest of Judge W. H. Taft and
the republican national ticket. The
principal portion of the time was taken
up in discussing the trust problem in
all its phases, showing how the present
system of combinations first started
commercial freedom of this great
country.
The senator spoke of the Sherman
antitrust bill and showed how under
republican e. Illustrations the big law
breakers were being brought to trial.
He believes it is absolutely necessary
to put Taft into the presidents chair in
order to continue the good work cut
out by President Roosevelt.
| Senator La Toilette believes Bryan to
be honest, sincere and patriotic, but he
proved conclusively to the doubling
mind that the democratic party is not a
constructing agency and no living man,
If the democrats won this election, could
effectively deal with the vital questions
now facing our nation.
| In an intensely dramatic way, char
acteristic of the orator, Joseph G. Can
non, speaker of the house, was scored
in anything but complimentary style
Mr.. La Toilette declared that Cannon
was not p representative of the people,
but arbitrarily blocked much legislation
contrary to the wishes of the moneyed
interests, actually holding greater power
than the president himself
| Mr.. La Toilette was frank in telling
what he believed to be faults in his own
party, but taking the political history
as proof, demonstrated that the demo-
cratic party had done absolutely moth
ing to fight the great evils of our gov
ernment, even when they had the
chance.
The senator certainly was well receiy-
ed in Viroqua, as he was greeted by
stalwarts and half-breeds alike, who
were adorned with badges upon which
was printed LA Toilette" fractional
differences were put aside for the day,
and his party men, who differ with him
on questions of past political strife, GER
tainly showed themselves to be broad
minded, and all united to assist the
senator to do all the good possible for
furthering the interests of the whole
republican ticket.
Much pleasure has been expressed by
republicans generally as to the good re-
suits of the senator's speech. Ger
tainly no democrat could take offense
from it, and if there was single suf-
fragist in the audience ION the fence"
he certainly must have fallen over onto
the republican side into the garden of
prosperity where is assured continuance
of better living and financial tranquility.
Senator La Toilette addressed a
crowd that tayed the opera house at
Westby on the forenoon of Wednesday.
He was received at the station by West
by's excellent band, as he was in Viro-
qua by the Third regiment musical or
ganization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Editorial OUerfIoW
THE REPUBLICAN, STATE TICKET; A
THOROUGH BUSINESS ADMINISTRAr


On every hand it is conceded that
Wisconsin people are to be congratu-
lated on the excellence of the service
rendered them by the present admin
istration in state affairs. Governor
Davidson and his co-workers of the ad-
ministration have been vigilant in their
efforts TO conduct their severa: tations
on thoroughly business principles, treat
ing every individual and interest with
that consideration due from public SER
wants. Seldom have we had an admin
istration that has been so absolutely
free from criticism as the present one.
Except in the position of lieutenant
governor, the old ticket was re-nomi-
mated. Mr.. Connor declined to stand
for a second term, and John Strange of
Oshkosh, was nominated to succeed him.
The officials themselves and every ele-
ment in the party are working harmoni-
ously for the success of the entire tick
ct, and there is every prospect that
ajority of 90, 600 to 100000 will be
rolled up ON election day. If attention
to official duty and thorough business
methods are appreciated by the people
of Wisconsin the result should be prac-
tically unanimous.
In the construction of the new capitol
double responsibility has fallen to
Governor Davidson, and it is burden
to attach to the official cares of the
executive. The governors long train
ing as a careful and honest business
man stands him we'll il hand in This big
and added responsibility People know
full well that there will be no element
of graft enter into the building pro-
ject, as has been too frequently the
case in capitol construction in other
states.
| State Treasurer Dahl Of this county,
is making fine record as an honest
and thorough state official In the big
and important problems of the state he
and the gov ernor are men on whom re-
sponsibility falls most heavy. Both are
regarded as conservative and model Of
ticials. Mr.. Dahl put into execution
the careful and painstaking methods
pursued in his own business. The treas
ury affairs are in safe and competent
hands while in Mr. Dahls care. Our
section of the state is highly honored
by having in high p9bhc service and
councils of the state such self-made
men as Davidson and Dahl, who are
acquitting themselves as creditably as
high state officials as they did as long
time members of the legislature.
Secretary of State Frear is a model
high-class official in an important sta
ton as is Attorney General Gilbert and
Commissioner of Insurance George E.
Beedle. The nomination. of Johr
Strange for Acknowledgements, add;
strength and ability to the ticket.
There is no valid reason why any
nominee on the republican state ticket
should fail to receive the vote of every
| Wisconsin republican.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Iron Horse is WORN Oul

Old ''73s, the engine being used on
the branch, has gone back so far in its
ability to pull load that it has to
double both ways in getting to the
Cashton station. Every afternoon two
trips are required to get the train up
from Melvina, and the poor old Junk
pile" wsrks like sixty in doing it. On
Tuesday, when the train of twelve laod-
ed stock cars were within half mile
of town, the engine baked just like
Carl Melgard's gray pony used to do
and this small load was brought to
town in two sections and only about
two hours late. After the wreck last
summer it was thought that old 738
had made her last run, but she came
back after being patched up. Without
any doubt, this engine in few months
will be unable to get here and then the
great Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Co., will put on another just as good.
Any old engine with poor accommoda
tions to go with it is about all we can
exnect on the branch. -Cashton Record
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Notice Of BuckwLs !. Grinding

Beginning Monday, iovember 8, the
Viroqua Roller Mills will begin grinding
buckwheat, and continue until supply
il exhausted. FARM rs willplease take
notice. No wheat grinding during this
timC LOUIS s. THOMPSON.
- see VIM. J. Bryan in moving pic.
tures at the Electric Theatre tomorrow
night.
n party Yf ten schoolmates of Miss
Mabel tass, rave her surprise party
at her hoG'e Saturday afternoon.
A good attendance at Viroqua Re-
becca lodge is requested for next Mon
day night. Degree practice.
Mrs. John Devlin entertained as her
guests a few days last week Mrs.. F.
Coyle ard laughter Agnes Of lansing,
lows
=. thursday night, at the Electric
Theatre. special feature Wm.J. Bry-
an" also ''The Enterprising Florist
and Checker Fiend.
Mrs. c. NJ. Thompson and Mrs. C..
~. Graves entertained at 900" at the
nolae Of the former Saturday afternoon
in honor Of Mrs. K. G. Higbee.
"A. =. Eckenbeck arrived here Sun
day from Alberta, Canada, where he
has been for the benefit Of his health.
Mr. Eckenbeck expect to spend the
winter in VirOqIa.
}. f. Reed, Thos. A. Amundson,
John Ingelin and John Krogan returned
from Montana on land seek .ng trip.
The three former took homesteads, Mr..
Krogan buying a quarL@I section. Mr..
Reed brought home with him choice
variety Of grains and vegetables.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Licensed 70 EarrS.

The following marriage licsnses have
been issued by the county clerk since
our last issue:
VIM. Knoll of Cashton and Clara A.
Blihovde of Christiana.
Christian Kjelland and Bena s. Sands
mark beth of Viroqua.
Earl Mitchell and Dollie M. South
wick both of Hillsboro.
Daniel s. Froiland and Helena Rams
land both of Viroqua.
Edward o. White and Nellie G. Col
Inns both of Whitestown.
G. c. Roberts and Lillian Henthorn
both of La Fargo.
Percy Vance of Viroqua and Ethel
Harris of Kickapoo.
Chas. w. Chesebro and Edna Powers
both of Forest.
Martin Parish and Eunice Sherman
both of Forest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Victims of Accident Dies

Two men from the town of Freeman,
Mr. Bolstad and Henry lverson, met
with an accident last Saturday night
while returning hone from Gays Mills
and both died from the injuries re-
ceived. II is reported the men were in
an intoxicated condition and they drove
off to one side of the road with the re-
suit that horses, wagon and men took a
tumble down steep embankment.
Henry Iverson died almost Immediately
from his injuries but Mr. Bolstad lived
until about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Bolstad leaves a wife and two
months Old child, Soldiers Grove Scout.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
MORE ExrENDEn AND BETTER
Viro4,,a's Coming Winter Lecture and
Entertainment Course.

Viroqua's 1908-9 lecture course will
embrace six entertainments which have
been carefully selected from the talent
afforded by the famous Slayton lecture
bureau. The members of the associa-
tion work without money and without
price, and they are bound to make
good any deficit that may exist when
they decide to abandon the effort to
get some really first-class entertain
ments here. There is now an oppor-
tunity for citizens to show that they
appreciate the lecture course and the
| associations efforts to benefit the COM
munity. This year the association ; S
treasurer reported balance on hand
which was so unusual condition that
the association felt Warranted " in sign
ing contracts for a more expensive
series OF entertainments than is often
put into small cities. You should not
miss one of the six numbers. To do so
will be to you a matter for regret.
November 10 will be the date of the
first entertainment, the famous Dun
bar company. You have heard them
before? Yes, and you would be glad
to hear them again and again; but this
viii be their last opportunity for their
contract with the lecture bureau ends
this year and it is not at all probable
that the company viii ever agar visit
our city.
Charles E. Varney, popr .uurer
and veteran of the Spamsh-1.merican
war, will be second in the course. He
will deliver his famous lecture, "Apples
of Gold. "
The third number will be Rogers and
Grilley recitals, in which harp solos,
songs, recitations and impersonations
combine to make up most delightful
entertainment.
John B. Ratio with his marvellous
character studies from life is the next
of the series, and his lecture win be one
Of the most unique and entertaining
ever given in our city.
For the fifth number the well known
Whitney Brothers Quartet has been
secured. This quartet has few equals
and no superiors in the west today.
Their concert is the opening number of
the Milwaukee lecture course this year.
The Elma b. Smith company will be
the sixth and last. As an imitator of
birds, animals and children Miss Smith
ranks very high, and her company in
cludes violinist, pianist and Miss
Rita Rich, soloist who will give folk
songs of every nation in costume.
You can reserve your seats for the
entire course if you purchase season
ticket. The prices vary according to
location, but all are very reasonable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Insure with John Dawson & Co.

Plenty Of fresh cement at Nuzum's 5,
and the best manufactured.
Money to loan on real estate se-
curity. Inquire of c. H. Minshall.
II. w. Barker's Cough Remedy is the
medicine that cures, at all drug stores.
Tonight, at the Electric Theatr
"The French Guards Brides, ''The
Miser's Punishment.
For sale, three Poland China sows,
two boars, three Jersey bull calves. one
Lincoln buck. This stock is all either
registered or eligible and in as good
blood lines as can be found, also one
colt by Shire stallion. DR.. w. z. Gors-
line, Telephone No. 92.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
A GOOD rARM FOR SALE

also fine location for feed mill and
blacksmith shop. This land is 81 miles
west of Viroqua at Benefits Corners,
the junction of the main western roads
leading to Viroqua. This corner being
in the center o. fine dairying country
makes IT. an ideal location for 1.illing
and blacksmithing. This farm IL gong
to be sold and can be had in 50 acre
tracts or a half section ali together.
Inquire or call on G. W. ALLEN, al
Benefits Corners, II. r. ID. No 8.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Auction Sale Of Furniture

On Saturday, October 81, beginning
at | O'Clock p. M, | will sell at public
auction. my fine span of black Hamil-
tonian drivers, new top buggy, new
harnesses, and all my household goodc
consisting of bedroom suites, parlor
suites, sideboard. dinning chairs, rock
ers, center table, sofa and stoves and
other furniture too numerous to men
tion herein. All the above goods are
as good as new and should find ready
sale. Excellent opportunity for fur
nish your home cheSply.
o, III. HELGEsON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Tr,in 1. Stalled on level Track

One day recently the north bound
mixed train on the branch became
stalled near Newry, and it was neces-
sary to double into Cashton on prac-
tically level track. This fact was due
to the tremendous load of sugar beets
and other freight. An additional train
each way would materially better the
accommodations during the present rush
of business on this paying piece of
railroad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Form Gigantic Tobacco Pool

the meeting of the Wisconsin To-
bacco Growers branch of the A nerican
Society of Equity, held at Madison
Thursday, arrangements for pooling
d, 500, ,0C0 pounds of this years leaf were
made. This is practically three times
the amonnt of tobacco pooled by the
society in this state last year. H. +.
Holmes of Milton will be general man
ager of the pool
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
WHY Not Come TO yiroaua1

f. Stickler Of Onalaska was here to-
day looking over location for woolen
mill. He has mill at 0nalaska which
he contemplates on installing in some
other town Il suitable place can be
found. Mr.. Stickicr has interest in two
plants at La Crosse and is an old ex-
perienced man in that line. Coon Val
lev News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Death OF Mr.. Favor

After an illness of several weeks,
Mr.. Daniel Webster Favor, who re-
sides two miles east of Viroqua, passed
to his reward at an early hour this
morning. Mr.. Favor was one of the
most respected citizens of this COM
munity. Funeral services will be con-
dncted ~ the home Thursday afternoon
at 9 o'cnck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
chanee Of Time on Southeastern Ry.

Comm 4ncing November /, 1908, time
of trains at Viroqua will be as follows;
Going west--Except Sunday, No.
leaves at q. m; No. at 2:45 p. m.
Sunday only, No. q leaves at 8 a. m.
No % at 3 p. m. Going east Except
Sunday, No. 2 arrives AT io:10 a. m.
No. 4 at $40 p. m. Sunday only, No.
20 arrives at 9:45 a. m., No. "a, p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Masaxine Bargains

McClures Magazine $1.50, Woman's
Home Companion S1.25, with a copy of
Balfour Ker's grand painting "Home
Sweet Home, all for $1.65. This offer
is good only to October 3lst, after that
date, $500. Subscriptions for any
magazine or club as low as any agency.
n. l.. RAYEER, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
Republican Speech Program;
All meetings Held at s y. IN

Mr.. Mahoney will speak as follows;
Stoddard, Thursday, October 20:
Genoa, Friday, October 80.
Springville. Saturday, October 81.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28

Mr.. Smith will speak as follows:
Rockton, Thursday, October 20.
Readstown, Friday, October 80.
Chaseburg, Saturday, October 81.
La Fargo, Monday, November 2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
pemoeratie Nfeetina chanesd

The Eaeeting advertised for Purdy.
Saturday night, October 3lst. has been
postponed to Mondoy night. Novem-
beT End.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28

Mr.. Bennett will speak as follows:
Folsom, Thursday, October %.
Coon Town Hall, Saturday, Oct. 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28
PARTY THAr noES THINGS

One of the best things that can be
said about the republican party is that
it does things. While candidates and
orators of other parties go around tel
ling what they would do if they had the
chance the republican party has, in the
language of the day, been doing bust
ness at the old stand. The republican
party has never failed to give the coun-
try the kind Of Legislation it has needed,
and being progressive party it has
kept abreast of the times. Ii has at
all times been willing to adapt its policy
to the needs Of the hour without aban-
doning any principle that was vital to
the interests of good government. 1t
has protected American industries and
American labor. 1t has procted the
credit and business stability of the
country through it's sound financial pol
icy. IL believes in American wages for
American working men, and it believes
that American working men should be
paid their wages in sound money, every
dollar as good as every other dollar and
every dollar as good as gold.
-Hallowe en- dance at opera hall Sat
urday nig'
Chts. 4. Chase was over from La
Fargo Iuesday.
Will Deylin spent Sunday and Mon
day at La Crosse.
Ed Williams Of Westby was vi
roqua caller Monday.
Otto Brown transacted business at
Viola and La Fargo.
Miss Hannah Jacobson visited rela-
tives at Chaseburg Sunday.
Editor F. c. Bum was business
caller from Westby Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Weber spent
Saturday at Soldiers Grove.
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank VIII
lians last Saturday morning, a daugh-
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Boles Of Column
bus, Ohio, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. i.atta.
Mayor Chase returned home Sun
day from fortnight business trip in
Montana.
The bridge whist club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Z. NJ. Rogers Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Kellogg Of Reads
down have moved into the Nichols tcne-
ment house.
Mrs. G. Peterson and Mrs. Carl
johnson Of Westby called on Viroqus
friends Monday.
Samuel Potter and wife, who have
resided at Elroy for few years have
moved 10 Springville.
j. Henry Bennett has now located
his law offices in the new Firt National
Bank building. second floor.
Miss Floy Potts. who has been
seriously i'll with an attack Of appendi-
citis is reported to be recovering.
See our working shirts. full length
sleeve. 36 inches long, double stitched
new watch pockets. Whe0 you buy
you get satisfaction. The Blue Front
Store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-28

Bring your laundry to Joe's Place
or telephone.
The new South-news., 1908-05-23

Colonel ". {. Wood II Collins,
the principal owner Of the w. G.
Wood Lumber Company mill, wasc
two boilers exploded several days ago
and four we're damaged. announced
his intention to replace all six Of The
boilers with new ani larger ones, and
will soon have the mill in operation
again. The tongue and chin of Fire
man Ha,tcn, one of the victims hss
been found. II IS believed that Hat
ten was on top of the boilers, turning
the steam into the boilers from ihe
other twins when the explosion oc-
cured The iron beam that extend
ed across on top, where there was
also the wheel with which the seam
was turned into the different boilers,
has been found with blood sni
scraps of flesh on 1t. The remainder
of the boiler has been found IN
field about n quarter of mile from
the scene Of the explosion, It nav
ing been carried over tall pine trees
| II is about ihree-fiths Of the boil
, cr, and carried with IT twelve OF ts'
nues.
The new South-news., 1908-05-23

Washington. d. C.--The federal grand
Jury returned an Indictment charging
Representative J. Thomas Helm OF Ala
hama with assault with = dangcrout
weapon.
The indictment contains three counts
two OF which relate TO the assAult on
Lewis Lunday. a negro. with whom Mr'
Helm had dispute in = street car
March 21st last. The third count
charges An assault ON Thomas AcCree
ry Of New York. = horseman, Who was
standing ON the sidewalk. and wA'
struck by bullet from Mr. Hshini
pistol
In the f,rst count. Mr.. Hsfiin 10 charK
I'D with beating the negro on tho hcat
with the pistol The second coun
charges that he discharged The pistol
causing the bullet to strike the negro
Lundy appeared before the grand Jury
but McCreery Was abscnt.
The new South-news., 1908-05-23
PstAiArs Nam oMcsr,

A, toe winding up % as session ~
Meridian was chosen Cor
next years meeting oi thc Grand
I.odgc. Knights Of rythias odicers
for the ensuing year sre' VIII \.
sessions. Of Jackson. Grand thancei-
lor, Sam Montgomery. of Grocuvilie,
Grand Vice Chancellor. Richard Wait
,aker. Of CcnterNillc, Grand Frsiate'
NJ. II. Ahy. Of Corinth, Grand Nas'
ter a, Arms: |. l.. pcrreh. Of Macon,
Grand Inner Guard; Ben II. Stein. Of
vicksburg. Grand Outer Gnard. II.
NJ. ouin. Of jackson. was reelected
Grand Keeper Of Records and seal,
and Y. r. Thomas, was reelected
Grand Master of Exchcqucr This Is
the twcnty-ninih time be has been
chosen. +. ;. Gambler, Jr.. Of Cor
NTH, was named Thiri supreme Rep
rc-cntariyc. and II. VI. Kelly, OF
Nicksburg. and X @. Bell, Of Green
VILE. alternate Surrcmc representa-
tives. n. 5. Wright. of Niekshufs
aud Simon Fried of SirNviilc, arc
the other representatives. q. L. Me.
Kay. Of Meridian. was elected irns
tee OF the Widows and Orphans
Home Fund for three years. Ihe''
loiNecrs were installed aboard th'
steamer Falls City, on which an eS
cursion ride was taken. The majority
Il the delegates returned 20 ther
homa~