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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
A HOT And VERY
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
VALUABLE PACKING OF TOBACCO
DOES ITS OWN SMOKING
o. H. Helgeson Loses His Fine and Ex-
pensive Packing Of 1905 Total Loss
of Goods and Buildings
$4,000 90

The greatest individual property loss
suffered in this city for many wears
came to o. II. Helgeson in the destruc-
tion by fire of his tobscco packing ware
house and its treasure of goods At tne
hour of midright on Saturday. While
the tinancial loss to Mr.. Helgeson is
cruel sweeping away of his property,
the destru ,tion threatened much more
extensive havoc tc surrounding proper-
ty of great value. IL was fortunate.
indeed, that there was no wind to fan
the flames, else the grain elevator of
Fred Eekhardt, the house in which the
Equity and Kalvestran packings of to-
bacco are located on the north side of
the railroad track, and the two Miner
warehouses on the south side of the
road, both of which have large uuanti-
ties of tobacco stored, and in fact the
flames wo''' most likely have spread
to every building in that section of the
city but for the calm conditions. I'm
fortunately there was no water pres
sure, subjecting all property to damage
and loss without resistance from the
fire department.
The cause of fire is myste " that
will probably never be solved possibly
the result of spontaneous combustion
from some substance in the warehouse,
or the dropping of "A lighted match
about the premises, Flames were first
discovered in the west end of the build
ing very near midnight. The whistle
and bells sounded alarm and drew an
immense throng to the scene of the
confagration, but there was nothing
that could be done to stay the destroy
ing elements, and there were no at
tempts other than TO care for surround
ing property The tenement house on
the same lot as the large warehouse,
owned by MIR. Helgeson and occupied
by Ole Moe and family. caught fire and
burned all OF the household effects be-
ing saved. The fire was one that pro
duced heat that admitted of no close
advance to the buildings. hence there
was no attempt made to save any part
of the tobacco contained in the ware
house. The structure and cases IL
which the tobacco was held burned like
tinder and within a few short minutes
the roof fell in and there was a dump
ing of the two floors of heavy weight
to the basement.
The warehouse contained 727 cases of
the choicest tobacco that was anywhere
cased IN Wisconsin from the 1906 har-
vest. much Of it being selected goods
from Trempealeau county, for which
high prices were paid. Mr.. Helgeson
places his loss at 500, 600, on which
there was an insurance of $40, 600. His
warehouse was vahled at $1,000, ON
which he carried indemnity of 81 800.
The fixtures were insured for 500. He
carried policy of $400 On the tenement
house. value Of which was 81, 900. This
insurance is carried with reputable
companies, and all hope that Mr..
Helgeson will receive liberal treatment
in the adjustment of losses sustained.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
ARare Combination.

The farmer and experienced business
man is rare combination to perform
efficient and telling service for the pub
lie. That's what the people of our
senatorial district will have in Captain
ID. G. james should he become their
representative in the state senate.
Mr. James was brought up on farm,
and excepting the time he served Uncle
Sam in the most bloody H&kapd OF the
country's history, he has owned and
operated farm and has also been a
dealer in agricultural machinery and
hardware merchant. Mr. James is a
plain man of affairs, who understands
the needs of the farmer, the business
man and the ordinary citizen. When
you go to the primary election on Sep
tember first, remember that it will be
to your interest to nominate for the
legislature the man who knows how to
accomplish things for the consnon peo-
Pile. Captain James has been pro-
gressive republican, favoring the leg
islation enacted by our legislature in
recent years, and if elected will help to
continue the same and perfect such
legislation where necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Hils ca.hlon,s nunieipaI Liehtina.

The state railroad commission dis
missed the application Of the village Of
Cashton for certificate Of convenience
and necessity to enable it to build a
municipal lighting plant The com
mission says that the field is not large
enough TO support two lighting plants
and If the village desires it can In ac-
cOrdance pith the provisions Of the
public utilities law, buy the one owned
by the Casht0n Light and Power com
pany now owned by individuals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
A CONCRETE" rALK-REpLY TO MINsHALL.

EDIToR CENSOR: AS Mr.. Minshall
has seen fit to publish an article in
your paper advertising the cement
crew from away, and trying to ridicule
the home zen, | wish to say q word in
their behalf. Three years ago Mr..
Rabbit came to me and wanted me to
finance and look after the business end
of cement company he world organize
here. After watching his work for
some time decided to do so. He then
moved from Richland Center, and has
since been putting in cement walks
has put in the best walks that have
been built in the city, as his work
speaks for itself. As to the price he
charges, | will say it is the same
others have asked for walks in which
there was NO value. For sample of
such you need look no further than Mr..
Minshall's home.
Mr.. Rabbit has put in nearly one
hundred rods of cement walk for me,
which is without crack or defect, while
you can find but little work, done by
outside parties, that is without defect.
| have never been in any business where
the returns on thd investment were less
nor one where have had the censure.
First, the walks were not standard"
and our patrons were advised not to
pay for them, then, when they turned
out all right, the price was too high; so
we are in continual round of trouble.
AS far as im concerned, will say
am sick and tired of it and would like
to have some good man take my place
and get rich as | have done. ] know
haK "a oh m lxa in thfz
business and all you have to do is to
Skin the job, pay your men po1r
wages and work them hard and you
have the matter solved, but | will do
neither. When we cannot make our
walks the very best and pay our help
good honest wages | will step out of the
business. We ask no one to rush
around and get us work. We pay no
commissions, and when good people do
not want Cur work, we can do some
thing else.
In regard to bond will say we have
given none, but we have always made
our work good, which cannot be said of
any outside parties. AS long al re-
main in the business there will be moth
ing to fear along that line.
AS to the "wind walks Mr.. Minshali
speaks of. will say that | have not
the least idea what he means, as Mr..
Lake is certainly putting in good work.
The only walk can think of that might
come under that head is his own, as
that looks as though it had been sun
dried or wind cracked.
When / was a boy heard of a very
rich man that attended to his own
business ] have always tried to do so.
If think some of my friends are sell
ing their wares for more than others, l
regard it as none of my business. /
buy where please and let others do the
same. Very truly yours,
JOHN f. NUZUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
HilI,horo Eit,tFair for Season.

Our neighbors at Hillsboro are first
in western Wisconsin with their annual
fair and race meeting, opening as it
does on Tuesday Of next week, con
tinuing for four days. While August is
early for first-class display of farm
products, there is no better season TO
show desirable animals and herds.
And, too, Hillsboro has advantage Of
all other fairs in the fact that it is the
early meeting ard attracts big field
Of race horses. In all respects our
Hillsboro neighbors have made pro
vision for a fair of unusual interest,
and the CENSOR hopes they will be re-
warded by large crowds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Secretary Allen has now ready for
distribution the premium list for our
annual fair. II is a neatly arranged
pocket booklet of convenient form.
These announcements will doubtless be
generously scattered, but should any
person iail 10 receive one it will be in
order to drop Secretary Allen postal
expressing a desire 10 have a premium
book. That will do the business
The premium list in full is placed be-
fore CENSOR readers today. You will
find it printed IN good plain type on an
inside news section of the paper, occu-
pying ten columns Of space. We invite
careful inspection of the liberal list by
every reader
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

Viroqua Odd Fellow lodge installed
the following gentlemen az officials for
ensuing six months:
Noble Grand c W Chase
Vice Grand l.. w. Swain.
Secretary Beriie Moore.
Right Supporter Of Noble Grand U NJ. M.nshalL
Lett Supporter Of Noble Grand Wm. Peayy.
Warden II. l.. kayner.
Conductor s. v Dc Witt.
Chapiain-GesD. morse.
Out de Guardian Vim. Boufiiear
inEide Guardian Clarence BrOtt
Right Scene supporter +. N. Baker
Left Scene Supporter irwin Henry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
From the Hnlsboro sentry-Enterprise.l

(From the HilIsboro Sentry -Enterprisel
Clerk Wernick has finished taking
the school census and finds that there
are 405 children of school age in this
district. This is an increase of eight
over last year.
Gus Mitchell of this village and Jake
Fix of Union Center left Monday on a
trip to Seattle, Washington. On their
way they will make stops in several
different states to look over tracts of
timber land.
Elias Fox says he has champion
swarm of bees. They gave him sur
plus of 425 pounds of white, extracted
honey this summer, and he asks if any
one in Vernon county or any adjoining
county can beat it, He would also say
any adjoining state, but there is such
thing possible taking in too much
territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
WHAT OUR REEHBG
Cuttings from the Press Of Surrounding
Towns,
(FrOm the Westby Timesl

Twin boys born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Eddie Syverson, Tuesday.
Twin boys were born Sunday to Mr..
and Mrs. Jens Fagnes. The little ones
died Monday and VIZ buried yesterday.
Andrew Olson delivered 81 hogs to
C. Nestingen and received for them Ct
cents per pound. For the bunch he re-
ceived Sl20l %. That doesn't indicate
much of a panic in pork at the present
time. When it comes to hogs Mr..
Olson holds his share of the aces in the
deck.
Soren Larson, Z. o. Sveen and Eiel
Eielson went to Milwaukee to buy a
stone crusher for the village. The
crusher is expected to arrive next week.
This is machine that the village needs
and it will be used freely on the street
to be paved soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

was but twenty-five years of age, he
was elected treasurer of Jefferson town,
and held the Office three years, during
which time he distinguished himself,
one of the years, by performing the
remarkable feat of collecting every
cent of tax, which had never been done
before or since. He is now serving his
second term as clerk of Jefferson. Mr.
Rentz is a prominent member Of both
orders of the Modern Woodmen and
Odd Fellows and other fraternities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Having purchased the gallery stock
of L. X. Arlington, and being over
stocked with negatives, request all
having had their photos taken by him
and wishing more of the same, please
order by September Is, as some of those
plates will then be destroyed.
M. j. LASPERSoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
CHURCH NOTES.

There will be an all-day meeting at
the Romance Methodist church, Sunday,
August 10Th. Preaching at 1890 a. m.
and 2:30p m. by Presiding Elder Vance.
AT l:45 p. m. the last quarterly con-
ference will be held. All the official
members are requested to be present
at this conference. The meeting will
be held under a tent on the school
ground. Come and spend the day with
US and we will do thee good. j. b
Braddock, pastor.
Brookville ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. J. II. Swainin Viroqua
on Thursday, August 20, for supper.
A special invitation is extended to the
Springyille, Liberty Pole and Bishop
Branch aid societies.
Services at the Synod West Coon
Prairie church at 1890 a. m. next Sun
day.
Services at the Synod church in Viro-
qua at p. m. Sunday.
The ladies' aid society of the SYNOD
church meets with Mrs. Albert Thomp-
son, Friday afternoon.
Young peoples society Of West Coon
Prairie church meets at Groves grove
neaT Henry Hooverson a week from
next Sunday. August %.
Communion services at United Kicka-
poo church next Sunday forenoon.
Young peoples society meets at A. {.
Anderson's Of Readstown in the after
noon.
SpringYile Methodist Aid society will
meet with Mrs. |. S. Groves on the
afteruoou of AUGUST 10
Rev. l.. G. jacobson will preach in
Viroqua next Sunday evening at 8
b o'clock. Services conducted in English.
Preaching service next Sunday morn
ing at Springville Methodist church,
and at Liberty Pole in the evening
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

forwards added
to by a course
of study in the
Keefe business
college of La
Crosse, a n d
another course
in the dairy
school at the
University of
Wisconsin. For
four years Mr..
Rentz was en-
gagged in the
creamery busi-
ness, and in
1901. when he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER

HENRY RENTZ, who is seeking the
republican nomination for county
treasurer, is genuine Vernonite, he
having been born and raised in the town
of Jefferson, where he still resides. 1t
was in that town that he received a
common school education, which he af-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12

See Stolen Dispatches, Thurs
day night.
Albert Hanson of Harmony Ridge
circulated among Viroqua friends on
Monday.
The Misses Winifred and Juanita
Davis Of Mondoyi are the guests of
Viroqua relatives.
Mr.. Sam Nealy of Manning died
Tuesday morning of heart trouble he
is an old resident Of Vernon county.
Oliver Hayden, one of the young
farmers Of Wheatiand, was business
caller in town and at the CENSOR Office
Oh Monday.
"A picnic will be given at the camp
grounds next Sunday for the United
Lutheran parochial school pupils, par
ents and friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Notice 10 PAY Up.

Notice is hereby given that all per-
sons indebted TO me are requested TO
call and settle before August Is, 1908.
MRS. l.. G. NORRIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Will Mend Your Shoes.

E. Frank, in basement of Linde-
mann bank building, will repair your
boots and shoes, and do it well and at
reasonable prices. Give him trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12
Said or Written TO The Censor.

Ed. Thosgaard, Westby: Mrs.
Thosgaard and myself attended the
homecoming given by Black River
Falls citizens on a recent. week, and it
was big event in the history of that
city, congregating, believe, as many
River and Jackson county. This class
of gatherings are attended with great
interest and am satisfied that Viroqua
and our county might make big show
ing in that line. hope it will be at
tempted at no distant date.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-12


Jacob Dach, Senior, Franklin: '1t
occurs TO me that | have made fine
showing with my bees so far this sea
SON. From fifty-nine colonies | have
taken 500 pounds of extracted honey,
and | will soon tap them for another
levy of sweetness. 1t has been a good
| season for honey production. While
others have been busy and successful
with their dairy cows. tobacco growing
and other lines of human endeavor,
conclude that ] have done well with my
busy little workers. In my feeble CON
dition | could have done nons of the
hard work incident to other occupa-
tions.
Shirley Marshall e oI Mound: Just
thought | woP'lh, thdged Y 'cobbling,'
and take a res -,ting. | do
shoemakilng fdson ha IN southwestern
section OF the Saans AK being sent
to me from all dire IS. =
Michael Sallander. Retreat: Help
is So scarce in our section that ! am
obliged to do most Of my own farm
labor, Securing now and then a DAYS
service from other men. But things
have changed a man who works for
others now gets in only about nine or
ten hours, whereas when Fred Eckhardt,
myself and others Of our early-day
farmers used to put in twelve to twenty
hours. have not forgotten when Fred
would thresh from daylight till after
dark, do his chores. have late supper,
sack load of grain and haul it to De-
Soto; up again to repeat the operation
the next day. That kind Of industry
was the foundation for Mr.. Eckhardt's
great business success in life. He has
earned all he has and is entitled to the
reward he has achieved.
Halyor Johnson, Avalanche: 'I set
tied where | now live forty-four years
ago. laying a foundation then with only
four dollars in my pocket. have
owned az high as twelve forties Of
Vernon county land at time. ! have
looked over many states in the west
and am Satisfied that one possessed Of
industry can do az well here as any
where on earth.
Elyy J. Jennings; II do not remem-
her a year when ! stacked and housed
my entire hay and grain crop without
having drop Of rain fall on II.
Ole A. Kalvestran: III there are
any real first-class crops of growing
tobacco have not discovered them
after good deal Of riding throughout
this section.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
ADVICE BROUGHT vp TO DATE.
Little story Suggests improvement o"
croekett's Words Of Wisdom.

The othSr day . man travelling on .
shore line train noticed. protruding
from an overhead rack, . dress suit
case which he recognized 40 belonging
to a friend. He knew that his friend
always got OF at the station which
they had Just passed. and a. he was
not In the seat the conclusion was In
evitable that he had jumped on the
train and forgotten 1t.
The man called the conductor and
explained the case to him. After
some discussion and . mild protest
on the part OF the conductor that 1t
wasn't . part OF his duty. the suit
case was put OF at the next station.
with instructions to send It back on
the nrst train the other way.
The man. fecIipg fk6s' he had done
an able and fris46IStAct. settled down
for the rest Of his journey.
But not for long! The face OF his
fliend--who had been In the smoker.
and who happened on that particular
afternoon. to be going to New London
to attend . dinner party--loomed be-
fore him.
The moral Of this Is, Of course. quite
evident
BE sure you're right. and then mind
your own business.-Life.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
Mr.. c. TRAVELLED IN SMOKER
Driven There by Somewhat Embar-
rassln9 Happening In Pullman.

Mr.. c.. a distinguished lawyer of
Boston. was on his way to Denver
to transact some important business.
During the afternoon he noticed. in
the opposite section of the pullman, a
sweet-faced. tired-appearing woman
travelling with four small children. Be-
ing fond Of children and feeling sor.
ry for the mother, he soon made
friends with the little ones.
Early the next morning he heard
their eager questions and the patient:
Yes, DEAR" Of the mother AZ she tried
to dress them. and looking out he saw
a small white foot protruding beyond
the opposite curtain. Reaching across
the aisle. he took hold Of the large
toe and began to recite: This little
pig went to market, this little pig
stayed at home; this little pig had
roast beef. this little pig had none:
this little pig cried wee wee all the
way home" The foot was suddenly
withdrawn and a cold. quiet voice
said: That is quite sufficient. thank
you"
MIR. c. hastily withdrew to the
smoker. where he remained until the
train arrived in Denver.-Good House
keeping,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19

The highest love is ever quickest
10 detect the failures and inconsis-
tencies of the beloved. Just because
II its intensity it can be content with
nothing less than the best. because
the best means the blessedest, and
it longs that the object Of its thoughts
should be most blessed forever. 1t Is
q mistake to think that green-eyed
jealousy is the quickest to detect the
spots on the sun. the freck1es on the
face. and the marring discords in the
music of life: love Is quicker. more
microscopic. more exacting that the
ideal should be achieved. Envy Is con-
tent to indicate the fault, and leave II
but love detects and waits and holds
it's peace until the fitting opportunity
arrives and then sets itself to remove
the defect-The Angelus.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
Florida Railroad Ofnciats.
(Rv Associated Prese.)

AUGUSTA. GA, Nov. 1s.-A
meeting OF the directors Of the Flori'
da Railroad here today officers were
elected as follows: President. John
Shelton williams, OF Richmond. Va;
vice president. F. F. Brown New
York; second vice president. Z. l..
Bemis, Richmond. Va: general coun'
gel. W. H Barrett. Augusta. Ga:
general manager. J. NJ. Turner
Douglas. Ca.
The road has 27O miles in actual
operation. Trains will run lh'o
Augusta by December 1909. Termt
nal site has been purchased in All
gusta.
So far the road has spent On prop
critics three and half millions IN
cash.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
viii Not Down.

after all. my FRIENDS. said the
campaign spellbinder. vital pr;nci-
pies never change. Questions Of expe-
diency may arise to cloud the real
and living issues from time TO time.
but the issues themselves are the
same from generation 10 generation.
Political parties in the main agree rs
TO aims Il Is a difference 81 opinion
"a to methods that divide them For
example what one thing DC We all.
vithou. regard 10 political affiliations.
regard a. one Of the essentials Of our
civilization"
a good 6ve-ceut cigar" shouted an
enthusiastic hearer On the outskirts Of
the crowd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
PURSE 10 LOST.
Prison Association President ans
from, His Bank Roll.
(By Associated Press.)

JEOH1 MS ooHR
(By Associated Press.)
RICHMOND, VA. Nov. 1s-Prsi'
dent John Lynn Milligap OF the
Prison Association OF Ameica, afieI
one Intellectual attemr., tcday really
lost hts purse containing $S5. The
loss occurred after to adjournment
OF the morning seson cid as he
was leaving the autorMm, wh re
the sessions are he. Up 10 inns
time the purse has'ot been 1ound
and Mr.. Milligan h no hopes Tor
it's recovery.
IT'S perfectly 81" he said this
afternoon, Il haveraveled over
large part OF the ord and | mad
to come to Rchlnd to lose my
purse and here h. lost the bloom
ing thing twice inSo DAYS.
Yesterday Mr.. i'lligan lost his
purse in the Ierson hotel. but
through the hone of chamber
maid, 1t was rcned to him. At
enc time the pre- contained $4Oo,
When it disappted this morning,
however. there y oniy 1895 in 1t.
The loss had We rttle effect upon
the spirits OF presld mt OF the
association hover, as he displayed
sufficient funds his other pockets
TO carry him ough several con-
yentiOns
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
Busting" the Trust.

Look here. Bill" exclaimed the
first citizen. this orator person Is
bitter enough nov on the subject os
trusts. but. as everybody in this couo
" knows. he vas at one time a good
deal interested IN one Of them
Sure" aSscnted the other. but
just consider What he dic when he
awoke 20 the cnormity Of the thing,
Didn't he do his level best to bust that
trust, lie sold IL every orc Of his fac
tories for twicr what u vas worth"