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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
INTEREST IN LIBRARY INCREASES.
Miss Glenn's Report Shows Patronage i 5
Rapidly Growing.

From the annual report OF the Viro-
qua public library for the year ending
June 80, made to the city council by
Miss Clara Glenn, librarian, We eX-
tract a few facts of interest to the
public.
The Viroqua library is one of the
Oldest free libraries in the state, has
1913 volumes of a selected collection,
and is especially strong in history, bio
graphy, travel and literature Through
the assistance of the state library COM
mission by lending help to the librarian,
the library is now almost completely
eatalogued
The number of borrowers at beginning
of year were 459 adults aid l64 children.
Number of new borrowers registered
during the year is 273 adults and l3l
children; total 1927. The total circu-
lation shows an increase of 1893 vol
umes over that of last year The
financial statement shows a balance on
hand of S4l6 80, with a total eXpendi-
ture of Sl286 l6.
PRINCIPAL gifts to the library during
the year were: books by Mrs w A.
Gott, % books by Miss Lucy Dawson,
l3 books by Mrs. NJ. c. Nichols, -
magazines by Miss Mary Rusk, the
three local papers, Sparta Advertiser
and La Crosse Daily Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Will |. Groves, Beach, North Dakota
owe arrived at Beach o. K 1t was a
long ride for my wife, but she stood il
nicely. We are sleeping in a tent every
night, and Mrs. Groves is rapidly inn
proving. This is fine country with
good soil, lots of business and an ex-
cellent climate, and best of all good
water, About thirty-tive per cent of
the people here bH f~om Wisconsin,
and are very frieAdy This is great
potato couatTgs great sight to
see one of those steam plo@s in opera
ton. had fine time with Ed. Lind
and Mr. Baker while they were here
| am satisfied that anyone suffering
with lung trouble or asthma would be
benefited by sleeping in the open air
here on a 100 acre tract of land -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Woman and Baby Luckily Escape.

A collision, which might have proven
fatal, occurred in front of the CENSOR
Office Friday, when a team colided with
single buggy, Mrs. Sam Hendrickson
and baby being the occupants. The
double team was tied to a weight and
started across the street just behind
Mrs. IIendrickson's rig, and the wagon
struck the buggy, overturned it, and
threw Mrs, Hendrickson, with baby in
arms, violently to the ground By
ISLANDERS gave ready assistance, and
fortunately the affair resulted in no
damages except minor breakages to the
vehicles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
READY FOR CAMP MEETING
Opens August i-RevS. Buffers and aod-
sell Complete Arrangements

The la Crosse District camp meeting
isoidS its annual session in Niroqus this
year August ] TO 3 inclusive. kevs. C..
+. Buffers and H. q. Goodsell have the
program in charge, and have secured
much talent, which guarantees the
success of the undertaking from the
start. Below We publish the program
in full:
SATURDAY. AUGUST l.
7:l5 p. IA Opening rally. Song service one-half
hour. Preaching. Rev A ID. Moore Of De Soto
SUNDAY, AUGUSTA
500 a m. Love feast Rev C. W Nuzum leader
l0:80 Preaehiag Rev. brenner Sparta,
$50 .. M Preaehing ..,., Rev. W o Nuzam
Marcela G. Harrington. deaeouess leader
6,i5 D. nl Epworth fseague Epwogtb Heights
5;45 % IA. song servtce and preaching ... ....
MONDAY. AUGUST
1880 M. Prayer ans eNperisnee meeting ....
..,...t...... 4.... Rev. j. h Braddock
80 u. m. Preaching Rev Colman. Onalaska
l:lo y. m. Children sIaeeting Miss Harring ton
40 y. m. Song and Rrea ching service ......--.
........... Rev. W. f. Boettieher Tvmah
TUESDAY. AUGUST
loOa a m. Devotional service ...-. ......
ESQ p. m. Preaching service .......... ....
..........s Rev Russeil New Lisbon
1sO p. M. Children S meeting MIS- harrington
,:ia y. "a. Song service and preaching ...---.-
-........... .4s Rev Wood la Crosse
wEnNEs osr. AUGUST
1893 a M Experience meeting ........... .-..-.
s Rev Snailwood Kendall
2.ao .. m. Preaching Rev Scnyiilr lairchiid
l,J0 p. m Children mex tdlg S',~s laurinp ton
Z as D. m Song serViea and preaching ,.... .... .
Rev. Straw pst Supt. Eag Claire District
THURSDAY. AUGUST ewhite Ribbon Dayl
1000 a M Spiritual Life Meeting ......,.,....
..... ..,...sss3... Rev, Forrest! Wilton
30 q. m Address Mrs. NJ Smith
400 p. m. Children en'sHneeting Miss Harrington
FRIDAY AUGUST
i0oO a n Bible reading and prayer service ..
....-....-. ReY. cunningham. La Crosse
> 80 D. m. Preaching ...-. DR.. Crowden Ohio
400 p m. Childrens meeting MISS Harrington
7:45 .. m. Song service and preaching ....... ...
.........+. lJr Crow der
SATURDAY. AUGUST
1000 a. M The Higher Life Rev Jones Mauston
3' - :" Rev. /. +. lie sineton Black River Falls
400 p. M. Chdren's maeting Miss Harrington
7.45. Popular Lecture . ..-....... .........,
...,. 80. DR. f. r. Crawford. D. D., Chicago
SUNDAY. AUGUST 8
500 a. m. old time class meeting ...............
......4....... Revs J. ID. Sarles, G. W. Nuzum
1890 a. M Preachirs and saeramental service
DIR. W. II. Vance Dist. Supt, La Crosse Dist.
400 p M Children's meeting Miss Harrington
Gas y. m. Epworth League, Epworth Heighths
....4...........,44ss..... Rev. Cooper Elroy
745 p. m, Preaching e...... Dr. Crawford d. ID,
Rev. f. L. Horth, the well known
tenor of West Wisconsin conference
will have charge Of the singing during
these meetings.
The Camp Meeting association make
special announcement ea last page of
this issue OF the CEs,soR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
DR.. r. III. DeL0p
Candidate for Republican Nomi-
nation for State Senator,
18th Senatorial District
NOTES YRoM NEARBY PLACES.


Rem Reed of Hillsboro is out on bail
for his appearance at circuit court in
Monroe county, on the serious charge
of dynamiting fish near Glendale.
Deputy Game Warden Mannel of Sparta
caused Reeds arrest.
Sparta fruit growers shipped about
so, 900 cases of strawberries this year.
A harvest home picnic will be held in
Viola, August 26.
AT Chippewa Falls, in this state, a
new kind of insect is attacking the
corn. 1t is bettle-shaped, about half
an inch long, dark brown color with
slim black head 1t seems to feed up
on the corn blades, eating all the tis-
sues and then attacks the stock. It
also attacks rye and all efforts to ex-
terminate it with paris green proves
failure
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
School Census shows Increase.

C. Nj. Butt, Jr., clerk of this school
district, has completed the task of TAX
ing school census, and finds that there
la Is an increase @ o. 'hlf'y , N lne en1!Fe IRE
total number of eh, iren of school age
is GIL, Of which il3 are from the city
of Viroqua, and 5S from the town of
Viroqua. In The city there are 299
girls and 3l4 boys. ami ~ the town 81
girls and y boys The increase is a
healthy one and larger than Mr.. Butt
expected to find.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Ball PLAYERS Get Big Pursss.

The fair managers havt been liberal
in catering to the demands Of base ball
fans this year, inasmuch as they have
appropriated $500 in purses FOR ex-
hibitions Of the national game on the
grounds during fair week. These
purses should secure some real good
games, and attract many interested
Spectators
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
No Hnms-Comins This Year.

At a meeting of the fair officers Sat
urday, it was deemed advisable not to
attempt a home coming this year dur
ing fair week The time for thoroughly
advertising the event is too limited to
hope for a successful home coming.
However, the fair officers believe it is
a good suggestion to consider for next
year 5 fair. and without doubt Vernon
county vii see a boomer during fair
week In IQ0q
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

The census numeration for joint
school district number fifteen this year
is 277, a gain over last year os about
twenty,
The La Fargo concert band drove to
Viola Sunday afternoon and gave u free
concert to the citizens of that place.
The Thompson sisters Rave closed
their millinery store and left for their
home near Viroqua. They expect to
return the forepart of September.
Word comes from Tarryall, Colorado,
that A. c. Gather, La Fargo boy, has
been appointed to al important posi-
tion on the government forest service.
This work offers excellent opportuni-
ties for young men and is one of the
finest branches Of the government SER
vicp
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Conate..ional Candidales nere

Last Saturday Viroqua was honored
by the presence of two outside con
Rressional candidates, Messrs Peterson
Of Soldiers Grove, and 4 w. Kopp Of
platteville. who were in the community
looking up their prospects Mr. Peter
son needed no introduction to our peo-
pie, while Mr. kopp was a stranger to
nearly all VirouuainB.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
VERNON COUNTY couar IN PROBATE
Calendar Tor August Term. Tues s2ay.
August 4, 1908.

Estate of Thomas Britt Hearing on
claims
Estate of Laura A. Geddis Hearing
on claims.
Estate of Peter Tlauser Proof OF
will.
Estate Of Ole G. Theige Hearing on
claims
Estate Of TIC. Tosterud Hearing on
on claims.
Estate Of w. 7. Nottingham Proof
Of will
Estate Of Ellzabeth Hudson FinaI
settlement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
(From the Viola IntelIiSencer.)


H. b. Allen of Richland Center
shipped two car load of elm bark from
Viola, Tuesday, amounting to AZ, 737
pounds.
K. S. Porter and Roy Austin took
their departure for Bowman, North
Dakota, near which place they have
homestead claims.
The excelsior plant has closed down
for an indefinite period on account of
dullness in the excelsior market. 1t
will be shut down at least month or
six weeks.
Dolph Simmons bought the Thos.
Hill farm and Mr.. Hill bought Roy
Simmons farm and Dolph bought the
live stock and farm machinery. Roy
and Mrs. Simmons will go to California
to look for new home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Licensed To Marry.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk since
our last issue
Gerhard Thompson Of Viroqua and
Mabel Einora Haihen Of Westby.
Erick Erickson and Berthina Simon
sen both of Franklin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Pick Pockets al Saenseriest,

La Crosse police were exceptionally
diiigent during the Saengerfest picnic,
az some Of our people can testify. Tive
Of our esteemed young people fell into
the companionshlpo Of officers during the
day, being taken for persons Of the
light fingered fraternity. Many
pockets were picked during the day
but so far as we are able to learn Viro
qua people escaped with one exception
Mr.. F NJ Baker was touched" on q
Burlington train at the La Crosse sta.
ton. He promptly gave the alarm,
the car doors were locked, and a fel
low, supposed 10 have been the guilty
one, turned over the pocket book
promptly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
w.,tbv 10 Have New School BuiIdins,

Al a school meeting held at Westby
last week, it was almost unanimously
voted to build a new school house. The
vote was also strongly carried to bond
the district for so. 90, payable in fl
teen years. According 10 the census
just completed in Westby, it was
found there are 273 persons of school
age in the district, an increase Of q
over last year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
CHURCH NOTES.

Missionary society of Synod church
meets next Friday afternoon, July 81,
with Mrs. Oscar Bronstad All are in
vited
The SpringvilIe w. C. T. u. have ar
ranged for a Medal contest at Spring
vile NJ. +. church Friday evening, July
81. All are cordially invited.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

-F-rmers, do you know that Hygeno
will prove d blessing to your stock, If
you use it dasing this fly time? Flies
don't like it, but cattle do. o. Z. Davis,
druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Mesdames Rayner and Heron re-
turned from their Dakota trip and
while stopping at La Crosse hotel had
a satchel stolen. The ladies went to
La Crosse on Tuesday to testify an the
matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
will Mend Your Shoes.

f. Frank, in basement of Linde
mann bank building, will repair your
boots and shoes, and do it well and at
RI asonable prices. Give him trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Francis F. AcGovern, the we'll known
and much read of district attorney Of
Milwaukee, republican candidate for
United States Senator to succeed Hon.
Isaac Stephenson, will speak at the
Tabernacle tomorrow (Thursday) even
ing at O'Clock. He viii tell the voters
what he stands for and why Mr. Nc
Govern is a bright and flut ut speaker
and hopes to secure a large audience.
Further announcement will b,4 found ON
last page of today CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Wilkin Hauge and daughter HuIda
departed for Lavina, Montana, where
MIR. Hauge may purchase land
Christopher Nerison, brother of
Neri Olson. died Saturday of Bright's $
disease The funeral was conducted
from the house and burial took place in
Coon Valley cemetery.
Weddings are on the program. Miss
Anna HalVorsen and Joseph Bergen will
be married Saturday and Miss Mabel
Hoilien and Gerhard Thompson will be
married next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Rustad of Bloom
ingdale returned from trip to Min
nesota and northern Wisconsin. They
went through some fine country in
Minnesota and report nice time.
Alfred Benson and Mathilda Martin
son We're married at the Coon Prairie
church Saturday afternoon, Rev. H.
Halvorsen performing the ceremony.
A reception was held in the evening at
the home of the groom where all had a
fine time. All wish the newly married
couple success and happiness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
WHAT OUR NEEHBoRs ARE DOING
cullinss from the Press Of Surround ndins g
Towns.
tFrOm the Readstown Tribune.)

Miss Edith Morley has accepted the
leadership in the Spring Valley school
for the coming year.
Miss May Fish, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. C w. Fish of this village, was
married July 10th, to Arthur A. Kenni-
son of Washington state The c..re-
mony was peri, med a. Sparta, the
groom former / me.
Former Postma -r Henry Maiben
arrived from Ar a, North Dakota,
where he has been sp 1ding the past year
on farm. He came Unexpectedly in
company with Al Hutchisyn, who went
out month ago to make final proof Of
his claim TO homestead.
The board of education has engaged
the following teachers for our school
the coming year: Principal c. J..
MoultOn Oshkosh; Grammar depart
ment Miss Stella Cranston. Viola; In-
termediate department, Miss Hazel
Fayes, La Fargo; Primary department,
Miss Belle Maiben, Readstown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Tom johnson purchased q new
Champion mower Of Chas. 5. Slack &
Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Money to loan on real estate secur-
.ty. Butt & Butt.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02

There was a great deal of ingenuity displayed last night in Phoenix in fit ting rlIstr ke.s into rusty locks of saloon doors which had never been closed before.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02
A SIGH OF RELIEF.

The verdict of the Thaw jury prob ably did not reflect a belief of the twelve that the defendant was insane that June night d year and a half ago when he killed Stanford White but they could find no other way to empty the whole disgraceful and ill-smelling mat ter into oblivion. Only one beneficial thing has come out of the case, but that is not an adequate offset to the stench with which the nostrils of the people have been assailed for a year and half. That was the dissipation in the first trial of the doctrine of dementia Americana. There may be times when the invocation Of the un- written law may be excused, but the exercise of it is not permissible in the cases of such degenerates as Thaw. his wife and his victim.
 Justice may not be entirely satisfied by yesterdays outcome of the case. Thaw, though wcak-minded from his youth and made more so by later dis sipatio1, there is little reason to be- leyc that he did not understand the quality of his act when he shot White. Yet any hurt that justice may feel is offset by the relief that the whole thing is now over The hurt will be further mitigated by the indefinite de- tention of Thaw in Matteawan.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02
HAYWOOD ATTACKING THE
 COURTS.

William B. Haywood who. a few months ago, was tried for and acquit- ted of the murder Of Governor Steun- enbcrg, of Idaho, and who is now again the leading spirit in the Western Fed eration of Miners. addressed a con vCntioa Cf United Mine Workers. at h. dianapclis last Suuday night. In his speech which was rapturously applaud- ed. Haywood, according to reports, sharply criticizcds the courts in their acts toward the labOring classes" Haywood should be the last man to at tack the courts. If ever a man had a fair trial he had. The verdict, un- doubtedly. was correct in that his guilt was not established by the evil dence. and he was set at liberty He is to be accounted. therefore. an in nocent man. But he should not use his freedom to make a series of as saults on the courts which treated him so fairly and generously.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02
TO JAN KUBELlK.
(Ry M O'Su liyan.)

o child of song. new born to fame. Whence comes that power which sets
 aflame
 The souls of men. who wandering feel The power thy music doth reveal? In every mood through which the soul May pass. thou hold'st it in control. Be love thy theme, in softest strains The ardent lovers heart complains; Or, if the dreadful deeds of war. Then Mars will mount his blood
 stained car And sweep from off the well-won field The fees who'd die but would not
 yield;
 Oft men, who pressed by tyrantS heel And feel what freemen ought not feel, Will rise. inspired bv freedoms song And shake off ages of base wrong; The exile who is forced to roam To stranger lands. will dream of home And think, though friends he be
 among.
 Or. if to grander themes to rise Thy spirit mounts unto the skies. Then. there before the Almightys s
 throne.
 'Mongst Seraphim thou wilt be known. So welcome to our blissful vale, Our Phoenix of the modern tale. Who from her golden ashes springs To full new life on golden wings Thrice welcome then. fresh fame Co
 win,
 Thou wizard of the violin.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02
PHoENIx. ARIz.. FEBRUARY ?, 1908
THE MURDEP OF A KING.

The assassination of King Carlos of thrill Of horror about the world which however suffers no other inconvenience from that monarch's sudden departure. He was ir a wa an amiable person, but his claim to kingshio rested in no personal qualification; on nothing but the doctrine Of the divine right Carlos was better known to his contemporar- ies as aa enormous eater than as a ruler. Histor-- will probably take no note of his gastronomic qualifications. And " can think of no other qualifi- cation which will entitle him to fame.
 The removal O. the king will prob- ably not smooth the Wa toward a Portugese republic, toward which there have for ,-ears been aspirations by a considerable political element. Repub- lies have seldom followed assassina- ton. Beside the Portugese under standing of a republic as we gather from the news which has filtered through the Lisbon censorship is what in this countr:- would be called an- archy.
 It is rot certain that the assassina- ton os the king was an incident even remotely connected with the repubH- can movement, though in the face of it, it appears to be identified with the political rioting of the last few days. Furthermore t follows by only two days the signing by the king of a de- cree providing for oppressive meas ures against political agitators.
 After all the king himself in all this trouble has been a figurehead rather than a@ act."e t:-rant The hate of the republicans vas directed mainly against Premier Franco whose great power lay in the weakness and apathy for the always hungry king. Franco may not be strong enough to save Portugal from disaster but he has lost no strength b. the kings death. and may be able to establish a regime in which he will be more powerful than ever to crush his enemies.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-02

l asst M- Paw an sez: Whats all this here tn Papers is sayin about a Instructed Delegashun an a Unin- structed Delegashun to tn Republican Nashule Convenshun? What kind of Instruckshuns is it at they want to give tn Dellycates? What do they need Instruckshuns about?"
 My Paw he sez: James, aint paid much Atenshun to this Furoar Us been made about Instructed Delegashun but from what I've Heerd They want to send Two Dellycates to Chicago at won't Cast 70 Reflectshun onto the Intelligence of the Territory, an tn Instruckshuns at the- want to give 'em as ! undestand il IS, at they musn't Blow ort the Gass at tn Oddi- tOryum Hotel, an mustn't eat their pie with 9 nice nor Drink out of tn Finger Boles or pull off their Boots in tn Hotel offs when they get Reddy to gO ID stairs to Bed or. do anything else ats 'Ootra-' as we say in France. I spose all these here pints II be Gov cred b,- the Resolushuns of Instruck- shuns if they can get 'em dopted All Right"
 will them be all tn instruckshuns they'll give to 'em2'' I ast.
 "Oh. don't Know" replize My Paw: T sDose mebbe at they'll put some other Feechers into the Resolushuns of Instruckshuns. but that's all at II Reely be Necessary fer tn Dellycates I'm told :s to be Libelled an Tagged an II be Receeved by the Proper Par ties on their Arrivle at Chicago which will look after 'em an see at the- get on a Trane Us started fer Arizony aft CT tn Convenshun is over. They'll be somebody in Chicago at II give 'em what's called Suppementle Instruck- shuns sos 'at they won't be no danger of Mal,!n 70 Mistakes"
 I sez: "Somebodz tole me at tn Deliycates is to be Instructed to vote fer Taet?"
 Yes, I've Heerd so too" My Paw Re- plize.
 But what if Taft ain't agoin to be Nommynated? ?" I asts; there won't be nothin' fer our Dellycates to do. will at they'll be Helpless to Enjoy any pl tise ftitS tl the NlCITE
 My Paw Fe Sez: James. l don't think at you quite Understand what is meant by the Proposed Instruckshuns. It don't meen at tn Dellygashun rum Arizony is Nearly Garantecd to stand Hitched brt at ir What's called tn Sycoiloggicle Momemnt comes at they'll Stamped as soon as somebody in Othority sez tn magic word Seat, Thiddore''
 -"Wuddent t he better" I asts. If they'd send anuther kind of Dellygash- un at don't need no Instruckshuns but could Coap with any Problems which mite come up?
 My Paw he sez at he thinks at Free an Enlitened Dellygashun'd be better but at a Monnark of all he sur veys what is sometimes called King Tiddore has notifide his Subjex in Ari- zOny '2.t he won't stand for no Free an Ontrammeled Dellycates. He sez at mebbe wheu he wants 'em they'll be Somerselsc.
 ast My Paw ic King Tiddore was tn Emprorc of Arizony. My Paw he Replize: "A few of LIS thinks so"
 LITTLE JAMES.