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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
MISS ADA GRAVES WINS CONTEST.
DISCLAIMERS of High School Acquit Them
selves in CfeditabIe Manner.

A large audience filled the auditorium
of the high school on Friday evening to
listen to the declaratory contest. Two
pennants at the front were the only
decorations. The young ladies were
sastefully gowned in light dresses and
all looked their best. The contest was
exceptionally good, all of the contest
ants showing good work, memory and
enthusiasm in the rendering of their
selections. The audience gave close
attention to all of the speakers and it
wouldsbe difficult to tell in short space
the most pleasing part of each selec-
tion. The program commenced with a
vocal duet by Miss Mary Coffland and
Mr. Colhurn, sIn Our Boat" accom-
panied by Miss Gebhardt at the piano.
Florence Reed gave realistic picture
of the race track in "How the La Rue
Stakes Were Lost Harold Eckhardt
has a strong voice and gave The Trial
of Ben Thomas, very effectively.
George Hauge, in patriotic Grafton,
''The Battle of Gettysburg, inspired
one with his rendition of his selection.
"The Perfect Tribute, touching
story of Lincoln, was given in pleas
ant, effecting voice by Hetty Rusk and
was admirably suited to her. Nell Nc
Masters brought out the pathetic part
of '"The Soul of the Violin, and Rose
Price in 1.-The Swan Song, interpreted
the tragedy excellently.
A short recess was followed with
vocal solo by Mr.. Colburn and Willis
Reed gave second rendition of ''The
Trial of Ben Thomas, and success
fully held his audience. Gladys Schar-
| fenstien showed skin ia bringing out
the "pathos of a'The Fisltile Told. " Ada
Graves united clear voice with a
pleasing delivery and met the difficult
demands of the selection excellently.
Cornelia Miller showed good study and
ability in the selection, Lady Jocelyn. "
Emma Loverud, with Fourteen to
One, was equally good with the humor-
Gus aud tragedy parts. Vera Cass gave
''The Heart of Old Hickory" with fine
mimicry, and the audier3e were enter
tanned with a piano solo py Miss Geb-
hardt, while the judges were deciding.
Before the decision the high school
classes exercised their lungs and ex-
pressed their enthusiasm with their
yells. Mr.. Colburn announced the de-
cision of the judges, stating that the
unfortunate part of the contest was
that all could not be rewarded. The
judges, Miss Wilson, Rev. Sarles, and
Supt. Gardner, awarded fourth place to
Florence Reed, third place to Vera Cass,
second place to Hetty Rusk, and first
place TO Ada Graves The three win
ming highest honors will later take part
in another declamatory contest at La
Crosse in short time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
ODD FELLOWS HAVE WET TINE.
Attendance of Anniversary Celebration
Small on Account Of Rain.

The S9th anniversary of Odd Fellow
ship in America was celebrated by mem
bers Of the La Crosse Valley assoeia-
tionin spite of the 'disagreeable weather
doled out to them Saturday. The
greater part of the program was car
ried out, but the attendance was much
smaller than had been expected. Mr..
r. A. Atkins of Mauston. who was
booked for the principal address of the
day failed to reach here owning to a
Misunderstanding of train sched lies.
Several Sparta members were also eft
behind for the same reason. Every
lodge in the district was represented
with the exception of the Gateway City
lodge of LA Crosse. At IL O'Clock a
business session was held at which the
following officers were elected:
President Asa Darling Bangor.
Seeretary-H. j. Suttle, Niroaua.
Treasurer-Mrs Ella tongwell Sparta.
Chaplain--Rev. II, A. Goldsmith, Sparta.
Marshall Peter Hanson. Bloomingdalc.
Bangor was selected as the next
meeting place of the association. In
the evening the Rebekah lodge gave a
banquet in Masonic hall and regular
meeting of the Odd Fellows was held
in Odd Fellows hall. A pleasant social
dance was given in Dyson hall for all
who desired to take part in this form
of amusement. Although the weather
conditions were source of regret, the
anniversary meeting was far from a
failure, and the visiting delegations viii
long remember the hospitality shown
them during their brief stay in our city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Try CENSOR Want ads.

Money to loan on real estate &C.
curity. Inquire Of c. II. Minshall.
Stop that cough, do it now, by using
DIR. Maxwel's Cough Tablets. o. e.
Davis.
DR.. Joseph J. G. Mcdowell, who
recently came here from Indiana and
established himself as an optician, has
been rendered flattering offer at Tip
ton, Indiana, to take the management
of large canning plant in that city.
In addition to this ne has been offered
the professorship in an optical college
near there, so that it is possible for
him to accept both positions. The doc
tor has decided 10 accept and will re-
turn TO that state as soon she disposes
Of his household goods here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Pablie Auction Of Hou.shoId Good.

| will offer at public auction at my
residence in the Geo. Stokes property,
Saturday afternoon next, at 2 O'Clock,
the following house furnishings: Art
Garland No. 400 base burner, Nickle
plate range. two iron beds, springs and
mattresses, one dresser and commode,
dining table, sideboard, six dining and
four rocking chairs, elegant kitchen
cabinet, cabinet cooking table, refrig-
orator, One Minute washing machine,
gasolene stove and oven, lawn mower,
step ladder, scoop shovel and many 9th
er things too numerous to mention.
DR. Mcdowell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
LOOK AT THE NEW MAP or THE
CHICAGO
MILWAUKEE, s ST. PAUL. a
RAugNAY

A large map showing the Pacific
Coast extension Of this Railway through
South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana,
Idaho and Washington has just been
received here. 1t is ready for inpection
at the local station. This new line
passes through an excellent farming,
stockraising, dairying and fruit raising
country, where there are unusual op-
pOrtunities for all. Descriptive books
and maps are free for the asking.
l.. &. BOYLE, Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Insure with John Dawson & Co.

Not quantity of stock, but quality.
is what Sam Lillis, the jeweler, has and
at prices that are right.
DIR. Maxwell's Quick Relief for
colds and la grippe. Effective for colds
in six to twenty-four hours; la grippe,
in one to three days. o. E. Davis.
For sale or rent, most desirable
place. modern house, new hard wood
floors, fine new furnace, electric lights,
soft water and city water III house and
at barn. A fine barn and one acre of
land. Apply at Ethel Atwood's mil
.iuery store or of Mrs Buckley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
CHILDREN ARE RETURNING
SEEK SHELTER OF The FOLD AT THE
OLD CENSOR HOME.
Is Your Name'Recorded on the Family
Tree? Make the Peunion Uuani-
nous.

All along the line, from far and near,
the homecoming spirit prevails Cali
fornia to Maine, Canada to the Gulf of
Mexico, the greetings are numerous
and cheerful. Il warns the cookies of
the old parent heart to experience this
loyal kinship in the big family. There
are no second cousins in this procession,
all sterling sons and daughters, sisters
and brothers. Red blood, and warm
blood courses the veins of CENSOR folks.
See who have been home or sent
greetings and substantial compliments
the past week. 1t is Your turn to
form the link in the family chain.
Every one of the children must be repre-
sented in the homecoming feast:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Green Mountain Silo.

| am agent for the Green Mountain
Silo and the Wizard Ensilage Cutters,
either at lowest possible prices {. o. b.
cars here, 30 days time, no cash with
order. Call and get my prices. To
make more profit from your cows you
should have silo.
RAY BRYE, Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce to the voters of
Vernon county that | shall be a candi-
date for the Republican domination for
Register of Deeds ~ the September
primary. Thanking you N advance for
any support may receive, am,
Respect lily,
Z Q. MoRK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Fine Residence for Sale.

New S-ro0m houie, all modern cor
veniences. 5ath room, lavitories ect.,
fine basement unG sr whole house, good
furnace, electric lights, good cessDool,
lot ~ rods ry rods, u block north of
court house, one Of the best locations
in city. viii sell on easy terms. Write
or enquire Of II. HEEDRJCKsoE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
ToEIectars Of Vernon County

! wish to announce to the voters of
Vernon county that / am a candidate
for the republican nomination to the
Office OF Register of Deeds. | shall ap-
preciate any support may receive at
your hands. Respectfully yours,
+. J. BOARD, Hillsboro, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Lecinre As,oci.tion Meeiina.

The annual meeting of the Viroqua
Lecture Association will be held at the
office Of J. Dawson & Co.. Friday eyG-
ming, May /, at 7:30 p. m. All persntIs
interested are invited TO attend
G. F. DAHL, President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Stop that cough, do it now by using
DIR. MaxwelPs Cough Tablets. o. f.
Davis
DO not fail to get one Of those new
stylish, strictly up-to-date suits for
Easter. Hand made, new colors, new
styles. They are going fast. The
Blue Front Store.
Mrs. Addie Bellows left for Kalis-
pen. Montana, where she will join Mr..
Bellows. Mr. and Mrs. Bellows con-
template purchasing a residence pro-
perty at that city.
Cold breezes from Medicine Hat
region. together with furries of snow.
have changed our minds regarding sum
mer. At this writing we predict snow
banks and skating by the erd Of the
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The members of the Bryon debating
society completed their year work last
Monday evining in pleasant and salts
factory manner. At 7:30 p. m.the so
ciety met and marched in a body to
Lind restaurant where arrangements
for banquet had been made. There
were, besides the members of the so
ciety, their guests, viz: Judge d. O.,
Mahoney, Principal w. P. Colburn,
Mr.. w. A. 0dlum and Mr.. c. A., Ru-
bado. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows; Harry Blythe,
president; Earl Arlington, -presi-
dent; Earl Clawater, secretary; DeVern
Slack, treasurer; Harry James, Mar
shall; program committee, Harry Bly,
the, Paul Dahl, Kenneth Smith.
Last week Mr.. Walton Pyre of Mil
waukee was here for the purpose of
coaching the declamatory contestants
and aiding with the Senior class play.
Tuesday evening he gave a recital in
the high school, which was well at
tended and greatly appreciated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Stop that cough, do it now by using
DR.. Maxwell's Cough Tablets. o. f.
Davis.
All persons having in their posses
sion dishes belonging 70 the Mystic
Worker lodge will please return them
to the NJ. w. A. hall at their earliest
convenience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
To p,on,,,y Owner. Of yirooua.

All those who are back on water tax,
please call at Larson Bros. Marble
shop and pay up before April 30, 1908.
II. p. LARSON, City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Upon request of my friends, hsreby
announce myself as candidate for county
treasurer, subject to the republican
primary election.
Town Of jefferson. HENRY RENTz.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Notice 10 Creditors.

All pers1ns knowing themselves in
debted to me, are requested to call and
settle by May Z, 1903.
THos. PETERSON, Newton, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Patron. Iak. Notice.

The Viroqua Roller Mills win grind
on Monday and Friday Of each week on
and after this date. l.. S. THOMPSON,
pre.rsriat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Passing Of a Worthy man.

David Rusk of Palsade, Colorado,
died on the 22nd of April, after about
a week illness of pneumonia. The de-
ceased was son of Dr. and Mrs. James
Rusk, and was born at Viroqua, May
30, 1860. His boyhood was spent in
Vernon county and he received his edu-
cation in our school. He was employed
in the mercantile BUSINESS of M. G.
Nichols for some years, and in 1884
went to Rawlins, Wyoming, TO take
charge as manager of a stock ranch for
M. G. Nichols. After a few years on
the ranch he moved into the city of
Rawlins, where he was employed by
the Hughes Mercantile Co. Later he
held the office Of county treasurer for
Carbon county for two terms, and was
member of the Legislature for one
term, and also a state senator in 1898
and 1899. Mr.. Rusk was prominent in
Masonic circles, having taken the higher
degrees TO the Mystic Shrine, and was
also member OF several fraternal or
CARNATIONS. At the time of his death
the ]. w. Hughes bank, of which he
was stock holder. Mr.. Rusk had in
vested in fruit lands in that locality,
DdTliCuldfly pSdtu DICildidSs ttt udh
moved to falisade four years ago on
account of attack of asthma to which
he had been subject and was entirely
free from his trouble for a year before
his death.
He was married to Miss Fanny Sui
Iivan in 1891, and leaves surviving, his
widow and three sons, aged, l6, Ii and
6 years, 10 whom he was kind and
affectionate husband and father. Also,
one brother, Albert, and two sisters,
Mrs. M. c. Nichols and Mrs. Lurana
Levitt, all of Viroqua, and sister Mrs.
N. McKie Of San Diego, California.
Mrs. Nichols had visited her brother at
Palisades Just before his illness, going
10 that city about the first of March
and remaining for six weeks, and be-
fore her return to Viroqua received the
news Of his sudden death. As a young
man in Viroqua he was of excellent
habits and good character, quiet and
unassuming in manner, and with promise
of success in life which was realized in
its fullest meaning, although he had
not reached the half century mark in
years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
FOR YOU
Mr.. DELINQUENT!
WITHIN THE PAST FEW
" g.

Gays lile CENSOR mas
sent statements or written re-
quests for settlement of sub
scription account to all who
are one or more years in ar
rears on our books. This in
formation to delinquents has
been sent in the expectation
that attention viii be prompt
ly given to The matter. To
meet requirements of postal
authorities we are forced to
ask an immediate response.
1t has been our aim and pur-
pose to make settlement as
easy as possible, but an ad-
justment in some manner we
must insist on. BEAR THIS
IN MIND. Our Uncle Sam
will remain patient but a few
more days. Consult, AT
ONCE, the statement sent you,
or the yellow mailing tag on
your paper! Help US to COM
ply with the new government
regulation! DO IT N0Wl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
WORK OF THE FoRkED ELEMENTS.
Lightning and Fire Destroy Farm and
School Buildings.

Wednesday afternoon lightning struck
Herman Tomtengen's barn and de-
stroyed together with granary and to-
baceo shed. Flames spread to the
house and it was with great difficulty
that the structure was saved. Fire
broke through the roof of the residence,
and there was some damage to the
house and household goods. The Leum
school house, which was about 20 rods
distant. caught fire from burning shing-
les carried by wind and was destroyed.
Mr.. Tomtengea carried $1700 insur-
ance in the Hamburg company, and his
loss will be from $1,000 to 1900. The
school house was insured in another
company for $500 which will not cover
the loss. Mr.. Tomtengen saved nearly
all of his live stock.
A fire Wednesday evening of un-
known origin destroyed barns and to-
bacco sheds on the farm of Andrew
Haugen, about mile and half west
of Westby, entailing loses of 1,500.
The buildings were adjoining each other
and before the fire was discovered it
had gained such headway that all efforts
to distinguish the flames were futile. =
Coon Valley News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Prizes for NeatneSS

| To demonstrate apprC val of
4 the crusade for a clean
and healthful Viroqua, the
| I l'ENsoR is prompted to offer
four cash prizes for the season |
1908, as follows:
Neatest and best kept lawn
...;.,.:............. $500
Second prize. e......... $500
Cleanest and best kept back
| SdAu - ..-..-... pO.Ou |
Second prize. e...... $500
Competition to be limited to
resident properties valued not
above So, 600.
Particulars for contest and
awards will be announced
later.
| Commence now to make
preparation for the contest.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
STUDY WELL THOSE
AMENDMENTS NOW
Then Cast Your Vote For What
You Really Want

At the next general election to
be held in November the voters of
the state will be called upon to de-
eide whether or not that part of
the state constitution which pro-
vides that all property shall be tax
ed shall be amended so as to give
the tax commission the power to
put railroad or other corporation
property into classes by themselves
and exempt them from fair shai c
of the taxation, or on the other
hand, make them pay exorbitant
taxes.
The purpose of the amendment
as explained by members of the
tax commission at the time the bill
submitting it was before the legis-
ture was to give the commission
authority to exempt the railroads
from the county, school district
and municipal taxes. and COMPEL
then to pay state taxes only.
1t is the duty of every voter to
studys:the provisions of the amend
ment carefully and inform himself
as to what would be its effect be-
fore casting his vote for or against
it.--Spokane Chronicle.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
Bad Attack Of Dysentery Cured.

San honored citizen Of this town
was suffering from a severe attack Of
dyssntery. He told . friend II he
could obtain a bottle OF Chamberlain g
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
he felt confident OF being cured, he
having used this remedy In the West.
He was told that kept it in stock and
lost no time in obtaining it, and was
promptly cured" says M. j. Leach,
druggist, Of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by
Owl Drug Store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE
CITY OF ELLENSBURG
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

herewith announce myself as candidate
for the Office of school superintendent OF Kit
titaS county, subject to the action OF the ropub
lican party at the primary election feel that
| am amply qualified and competent to attend
to the duties OF that office having had years OF
experience IN the school room and holding as l
do first grade certificates for the states OF Mis-
souri, Kansas. Colorado. Utah. Idaho, California
and Washington: also two diplomas. one from
the St. Joe Mo, high school, the other from the
Colorado state normal school located at Greeley.
There seems to be no reason why | should not
be qualified to ill such position with honor to
the cause of education and credit to myself.
Trusting shall be the choice OF the republican
voters at the coming primary, l await your
answer. Respectfully
Mrs. GENEvRA LINCOLN BARLEY,
Ellensburg. Wash May |, 1905.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
Call for Clerk. Carriers.

The civil service commission an
nounces that the initial lerk.carrier
examination for the Ellensburg, Wash
ington. post office will be held in that
city on May %. 1908.
Three carriers ami one substitute
will be appointed from among the
eligibles resulting from this examina-
ton on August l, 1908.
Applicants should at once apply to
the post master at Ellensburg, Wash
ington, or to the secretary, Twelfth
Civil Service District, post Office build.
ing, Seventh and Mission Sts., San
Francisco, California, for application
form 1871 and full information.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
A SORRY OUTLOOK
FOR THE TAXPAYERS
State Short of Funds and Debts
PiIing up Higher

OLYMPIA, May with the
big spring tax payments practical
" all in, the condition OF the
states general expense fund IS
more than Sl67, 900 worse today
than it was on the same date III
the first year of the Mead admins
tration three years ago.
The bonded Indebtedness is SIS
600 greater, there is SIP, 900 less
in cash in the general fund, the
tax rate is higher and the average
monthly expenditures are more
than doubled.
The increase in the bonded i'll
debtedness and the different in cash
aggregate, in completed figures,
$l57, 442.32. But three years ago
the current institutional funds
were kept intact. Thirty thousand
dollars that otherwise would have
had to have been paid out of the
general fund has, under a new law,
been taken from the institutional
funds. This, added to the deple-
ton, makes up the Sl67 900.
Three years ago today the state
had in its general fund S325,OOO as
surplus to run it through the pc
Rod when revenues are small.
This year it has but SILL, 900.
Then the average expenditures for
the preceding four months had
been $4,000. This year the
average expenditures for JANUARY,
February. March and April were
S229,O0O.
Three years ago the taxpayers of
the state were paying the state
expenses by levy of 2 O., miles OH
about 80 per cent valuation of
their property. This year they are
paying 5 mills on 90 per cent
valuation.
The difference in tax receipts is
shown by comparing the payments
of the three big counties in 1905
and 1908. King county had re-
mitted up to May /, So5,2S2 this
year the county has sent in Sis
l76. Pierce in 1905 had paid S57-
600; this year it paid S79,l76.
Spokane in 1905 had paid SIS 1882;
this year it has paid $50, $50.
The reason the states financial
affairs are not in better shape with
such All increase in taxes is due to
the fact that the last legislature
appropriated more money than the
two preceding legislatures COM
bined.
The calls OIL the general fund for
these appropriations are by no
means all in. With a smaller STIR
plus on hand and doubled rate of
expenditures indications point to
no further taking up of outstand
ing state bonds, but rather to the
issuance of more. Issuance of
state bonds during the summer, if
1t comes to that pass, will be un-
precedented in this state.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08
Whoopins Cough.

"In February our daughter had the
whooping cough. Mr.. Lane, of Hart.
land, recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and said it gave his
customers the best of satisfaction. We
found 1t as he said, and can recommend
it to anyone having children troubled
with whooping cough" says Mrs. A.
Goss, of Durand, Mich. For sale by
Owl Drug Store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08

JUST two months from today
the next president of the United
States will be nominated, and his
name is William Jennings Bryan.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08

SECRETARY CoRTELYOU has call
ed on the national banks to pay
S34, 100000 more of the govern
ment deposits. AT the rate the
surplus is disappearing it will soon
be a question of more bonds, or
more taxes, for the appropriations
now being made for the next fiscal
year shows this standpat republi-
can congress to be more extrava-
giant than the other congress be-
fore it.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-08

THE democrats in congress are
still demanding the consideration
of the campaign publicity bill; a
bill to put wood pulp and print
paper on the free list, and the anti
injunction bill. These measures
are insisted upon by Mr.. Williams,
the democratic leader, as a part OF
the President S Legislative program.
THIS matter of high tax, like
the recent panic, the effects OF
which will be with us for months
to come, is due to republican rule,
uninterrupted rule, too, for many
years. it cannot be charged to
democrats or to the democratic
party, but to the reckleness of re-
publican officials. Mr.. Taxpayer,
is it not time to call halt and
change horses.