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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Sparta SITE is Recommended.

Dispatches to the daily papers are to
the effect that the military range near
Sparta has been recommended by Sec
retary of War Taft. If the recommen-
dation is adopted by congress, the COM
ing summer will see the esta h!ishment
of a $1,000 acre range just east of the
city, on tract of grey pine sand that
could be utilized for little else Sparta
is to be congratulated on the outlook
for the range. The Camp Douglas site
was also considered, but not a sufficient
acreage of land was obtainable for
artillery purposes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
NOT ASSURING NOT ENCOURAGING.
Tobacco Movements are Slow. Uneer-
tain and Depressing.

We do not remember when there has
been so much confusion and uncertain
ty concerning tobacco as matters at the
present time. For several davs there
was quite an animated stir among for
eign and local buyers, but suddenly all
was suspended, and now it is question
able and uncertain what is to happen.
The best of the crops, it is claimed by
buyers, have been secured and there
appears to be no disposition to run after
the balance, and it is feared they will
leave matters rest as they are till spring
work commences anC .hen strive to nick
up the remaining acreage at prices RI
diculously low. That here is much un-
desirable tobacco in Tie hands of grow
ers goes without question, but the CEN
SoR advises against becoming excited
and discouraged on part of farmers.
There has been steady yet not heavy
deliveries at the ware houses and sort
ing progresses in a moderate way.
Quite a number of carloads of bundle
have been shipped to other state pack
ing points by foreign purchasers.
o. A. Kalvestran has leased the Es-
peseth warehouse and started a crew
of sorters and packers on Monday
hApi tNtAAtsE S0udS LOT ldTDleTS
and others who have holdings. The
Equity Society at Westby also has a
warehouse in operation, with Jens Dav-
idson as manager. 1t is reported that
much the same conditions prevail at
other packing points in the state. The
Edgerton Reporter says that even the
cheapness which the tobacco crop is now
selling in most localities does not seem
to encourage extensive trading. Buy
ers are all the time picking away at
the crop but there is no gteat compe-
tion nor rush or hustle that often char
acterizes the movement While few
of the large operators are aiming to Sc
cure the choicest selections, there is
about as much of the low grades mov-
ing at cheap prices as the buyers of
the larger concerns are taking. Alto
gether quite a liberal share of the crop
is being taken over each week, though
scarcely quarter of it has been sold
to date. Sales coming to notice indicates
a.fall below the cent mark.
The market for all goods continues
uneventful. The continual decline in
manufactured output does not tend to
increase the demand for leaf, though
the better class of goods is held at about
former quotations
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Red Pcttieoats and Leap Year.

We have been asked to explain the
origin of the leap year privilege of the
ladies. We cannot; the origin is lost
in the dim past. A book on Court
ship, Love, and Marriage" published in
1906 refers to it as "a part of common
law in regard to the social relations of
life. But lady who went a-wooing
had to wear scarlet petticoat as a
danger-signal and reveal the edges of
it about her feet. In this case if a man
rejected her he was bound to give her
a silk dress. A revival of the practice
might or might not cause run on
scarlet petticoats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
TO THE CITIZENS or vIRooUA

Some tim ago. owing TO the possibility that my
ogicial duties as district attorney might conflict
with similar duties AZ city attorney / concluded
not 70 become a candidate for reelection to the
latter position at the city election % be held April
7th. The case Of the city now pending before the
railroad commission is important TO all and should
liked TO have finished the before retiring end
were there utner candidatel should have held
over long enough 10 dispose of the matter de-
size 20 express my appreciation 70 the citizens Of
the city for their generous support and unanimous
election 20 the position two years ago. The an
nouncement ia made at this time for the reason
that ] do not desire to oppose in any way
the candidacy Of c. II. Minshal a lawyer Of some
hfteen years experiences. personal friend. and
capable in every way Of taking up the work where
shall lay Il down J. HENRY BENNETT.
City Attorney,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. L. G. Jacobson viii preach al
Viroqua next Sunday morning at II
o'clock.
The basket social at the Christian
church Friday evening by the United
Lutherans was a financial success,
bringing in $4,000.
The ladies' aid society of the Con.
gregational church will be entertained
Wednesday, March "a, by Mesdame'
Pulver and Pierce at the home of the
latter.
Services at the Synod West Coor
Prairie church next Sunday at 1890
a. m.
Services at the Synod church next
Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
The Mission society meets at Mrs
Sam Showen's 5 next Friday afternoon
Services in the Bethesda United Nor
wegian Lutheran church on Sunday a
2:30 a. m.
The ladies' aid society Of the Unitet
Lutheran society will meet Thursday
March Is, with Mrs. Mons Helgeson.
Services will be held in the Freemol
Lutheran church, March I2nd.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
CFrom the Viola intelligeneer)

After the first Monday in July, owing
to law passed by the last Legislature,
all saloon keepers must be citizens Of
the United States.
A petition has been filed with the
village clerk asking that the question
of license or no license be submitted to
to vote of the people at the April
election.
The rains of last week together with
ice gorges raised the river far out of
its banks. Last Saturday the water
was so high at Viola that Howard Bar
clay and John Yakley families had TO
vacate their homes. The ice gorge at
the railroad bridge was so great that
the train men were almost afraid TO
cross Saturday morning. A large
amount of dynamite was used in break
ing the jam, which probably saved the
bridge from destruction. The train
service has been more or less crippled
ever since, the track being under water
in the lower part of the valley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
(From the Westby Times.l

From what we have heard it shouldn't I
be publicly k.own, but some how or an
other it has leaked out among the far
mers that as soon as they have their to-
bacco assorted it can he sold at an &C
eeptable price.
The many friends here of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Smith who now reside at
Montfort, will be pleased to learn that
a girl was born to them February %.
School is closed for this week, as a
fire escape is being placed on the build
ing. All the teachers except Miss Pitts
have gone to their respective homes.
Mrs. Johannes Ellingson died this
morning of acute peritonitis at the age
of nearly "a. Deceased leaves hus-
band and family. Burial will take place
at Coon Prairie church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRS ARE DOING.
Cuttings from the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
tFrOm the Hnlshoro sentry-Enterprise.) }

(From the Hllshoro Sentry-E -Enterprisel
Don Sherman came up from Madison
and spent Saturday and Sunday looking
after his lumber business.
Lee Vaningan, who has been farming
in Kansas for about two and one-half
years, returned to Hillsbero.
John Jacobson and family of Green
wood township left for El lssine, Mimi
sofa, where they will make their home.
We are informed that considerable
building will be going on in Greenwood
township the coming summer, which
goes to show that the farmers were not
seriously affected by the money panic.
1t also shows that the class of farmers
surrounding Hillsboro are thrifty and
are becoming well-to-do. John kauff-
man, Sherm Shreve and l.. w. Webster
will build large barns, j. L. Shreve
will put up dwelling and Jake Roth
is arranging to build a sheep barn and
machine shed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
EOR sane

Ten very fine Duroc-Jersey gifts, ped
igrees furnished, bred for May farrow,
all one price, first come first served.
Come first and get first choice. Also 6
very fine registered Jersey bulls, from
8 to IA months old, sired by the best
Jersey bull ever owned in Wisconsin,
"Flora S Golden Fern, a son of "Gol-
den Ferns Lad" and out of high milk
ing cows. All the above will be sold
cheap, quality considered, as | am go
ing out of the stock business. Also a
lot of whiteoaksposts. C. J. SMITH,
VirO5fna NiScOpeir
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
CANDIDATES TAKE NOTICE.

According to the resolution passed
at the annual town meeting, candidates
for town office in the town of Viroqua,
must file their names with the town
clerk, stating what Office they seek, on
or before the 31st day Of March, Tues
day proceeding election, also remit the
fee Of 25 cents which will be used in
defraying expenses of printing tickets,
etc. MARTIN BENTsoN,
Town Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18

Ladies suit Bargains at the Fair
DR.. R: W. Baldwin, dentist; oppo-
site postoffice.
Your choice of SOC mems shirts at
39c. The Fair Saving store.
Saloons again? Hear speech at
Opera house Sunday night.
Mrs. Albert Brott entertained her
sister, Mrs. j. Henderson over Sunday.
Mr.. Clarence H. Carter of Reads
town looked after business matters in
our city on Monday.
Charlie Omunson and family have
moYed into the house recently vacated
by Mrs. Mary Hetland and daughter.
Mrs. John Hockenberry returned
on Friday from two weeks visit with
relatives at Genoa.
Worse roads were never known in
this country than now exist. Almost
impossible to move about on country
highways.
DO you need a cream separator?
Use the best. the Sharples Tubular.
For sale by &. o. Helgeson, Route 2,
Viroqua, Wisconsin.
Mr.. julius Simpson left this week
to visit his little twin daughters q.
Bagley, where they had been spending
| the winter with relatives.
George McConigal returned from
Chicago, Saturday, where he had passed
several days with Mrs McIo1igal at a
/ hospital. She is recovering rapidly
/ from her recent operation. and win be
able to return hUr.e within a few days
Can sell you a Sharples Tubular,
small enough for two cows, or large
enough for twenty cows, and it is the
+ simplest machinc on the market, you
wife will fall in love with it, because
/ it so easily cleaned. &. o. Helgeson
Route 2, Viroqua, Wisconsin.
There has been gOod-natured re
sponse to the demands exacted by in
Gle Sam by CENSOR deiinquents. AL
appear 10 understand that our uncle il
( greater than any Of US and when he
says "ante" there is no use baking
! Those who have not yet had the meani
to make remittance win please do *
at the earliest possible day or write VI
that il cannot be done without sacrfic,
or hardship. Under those conditions
we viii attempt some other arrange
ment that will meet the demands Of ths
government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Spe>;al Magazine BARGAIN for March.

The Noman's Home Companion two
years, new or renewal 81 so, or for
81. 90 will also give The Twentieth Cen
tury Peerless Atlas, book of IT'S pages
l0x111 in, containing maps of all the
world. Also copy of Crawford's fam
GUS picture Mother and Babe. " Or
ders by mail or telephone will be
promptly attended to.
H. l.. RAYNER, Agent.
Virouua, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
1.-The Hidden Hand"

The 'Hidden Hand, " which, like the
Two Orphans, Monte Cristo, Uncle
Toms Cabin, and East Lynne, seems to
have an inexhaustible appeal to the
English speaking public, will be at the
Opera house, Viroqua, Wisconsin, We'd
nesday, March 25th. The production
is Fred G. Conrad's and as the success
full manager OF numerous commendable
attractions he may be expected to main
I lin his standards in the Hidden
Hand =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
NOTICE TO PATRONS

On and after April i, 1908 nv busi-
ness will be placed on cash basis. and
on that date all accounts unpaid will be
due and subject to a cash settlement in
full. All parties owing me will call
and arrange settlement previous to
that date. ANTON OLSON, Bristow Wis
,onain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having just returned from the Mil
waukee millinery houses, have brought
with me a nice 'ine of models in Spring
and Summer hats, which | shall be
pleased 10 show you at my millinery
store. Mrs. A. o. LARSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Preliminary Opening
of Easter Millinery

am not fully prepared for my
annual Easter display of millinery,
but would like to have my patrons
and friends call any time Just to
get an inkling of what they may
expect in the beautiful creations in
the 1908 styles.
MRS. JAMES BIGLEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We the undersigned candidates for
the office of city treasurer for city
spring election do hereby respectfully
withdraw in favor Of Mr.. Amund Bel
land. FRANK II. WILLIAMS.
LUDV'G SAt;DSMARK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
New Masonic Order for viroqu..

Viroqua Free Masons are progressive.
They believe in the complete fraternal
brotherhood, hence there will be all the
branches of Masonry here to the twelfth
degree. All of the Commandery mem
bers from this section petitioned Sparta
commandery TO release them and ask
permission to establish chapter in this
city, which request was freely conceded
and one will be established and work
under dispensation from the grand
commandery which does not convene
for nearly year. Viroqua commandery
will start out with a charter member
ship of twenty. The principal officers
are:
Eminent Commander l.. G. Boyle
General lssimo s. A. Farr.
Captain General-C. J. Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18

Geo. L. Wallace, Kansas: eve are
having fine weather down here; have
commenced making garden. My best
wishes to all the people in old Vernon. "
R. j. Bangle, Mansfield, South Da-
kota: "It has been nearly year since
| came to Dakota and | like the country
| very much, as it is more CONVENIENT
farming here, especially more so than
/ IN the hills south of Newton. We have
| had nice winter here and farmers will
be tilling the. soil in about ten days if
| we have no more snow. | wish all
Vernon county people success in raising
| tobacco, but | can't cultivate it here.
look for the CENSOR Just as hard as
do letter from home, .
| H. E. Groning: II passed a few
months in the west believing that
| should be better satisfied. | soon had
a plenty to do me and also the family
was pleased to return to old Vernon,
and we expect to be happy and con-
tented on our new location, the old
Strawn property mile north of Viro-
qua. :"
! E. A. Ely: ''Wood county is all right
nd we have done well financially in the
hange, still there is a longing for the
old neighbors and the atmosphere where
we so long lived. "
Louis Spellum, North Dakota: 'HIt
is little crude here yet; no bank or
postoffice; pretty new | can assure you,
yet | am contented because | have es-
tablished an excellent mercantile trade,
and best of ALL am educating them to
a strictly cash basis.
James l.. Stone, La Fargo: 81 can
say that like the CENSOR very much,
and | do not understand how any family
in Vernon county can well do without
the old county seat paper"
f. H. Horsch, of Long Beach, Cali
fornia, formerly employed by the Chand-
Ter, store in this city: We are all en-
! joying our usual good health and so far
are still very happy that we ever came
| to the Golden state. | see Mr.. |. w.
Blake occasionally and he seems well
and is pleased with the country Our
very best wishes to all good Viroqua
people and that takes in the entire
| town.
Isaac Silbaugh, South Dakota: "We
4 have had beautiful winter, no snow
or ice so it has been a poor winter for
! blacksmithing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
$1,000 Reward.

Will be given and no questions asked
for the return of watch and chain.
Gold filled case, with letters I'D. F. M. -
engraved on same, fob chain with Ma
sonic emblem on charm) property was
lost March 18th between Viroqua and
J. w. Browns on La Fargo roe j. D..
F. Mains, Viroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18

today and for years passed have been
barron and desolate. On the mountains
and in sight Of Jerusalem / leave you.
and all the boys and girls in the school
who may read this and have followed
Moses to Nebo, will please meet me at
the Ford Of Jordan. f. N. K.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Bits of Local News
sssssessesssessssesesss .
ANOTHER SPRING EXPLOSION

HNVtIAEh otNAINO LII LOSION
Say. aint the weather pretty nigh
The kind that we're a wantin'?
The wind hez got the breath o'spring,
And birds their wings are fiauntin'.
We didn't get so very much
O O'corn and oats last year.
But say, that aint no odds to me.
Another spring is here.
/ amt come off millionaire
From my tobacco crop.
But spring is here and say. m friend.
I'm feelin' like a top.
When spring is here. Jest cans let
My feelin's gloom and smother:
My blood is Jest runnin' free
And every mans my brother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18

Snow has disappeared and the an
nual crop OF tin cans. decayed yege-
table, potato peeling, ct cetera, are
blossoming in back yards. Now is the
time to get off the top layer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Money 70 loan on real estate secur-
v. Butt q Butt.

Miss Anna Turner returned TO Niro-
qua last Saturday much improved in
health. She has been visiting at Cham
paign, Centralia, Indianapolis and Chi
cago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18
Said or Wr,tten to the Censor,

Geo. L. Wallace, Kansas: "We are
having fine weather down here; have
commenced making garden. My best
wishes to all the people in old Vernon. "
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

Nofaction, machine or ring brought
Elm out He comes out as candidate
tone and single handed. He will be
flad to receive the support of the cor
Nfaiions, of the anti-corporations, the
fohibltionists and the anti.prohibi-
lonlsIs, of the local optionists, the
hnlistians and the Jews and Geutiles,
ile "Publicans and Sinners, He
seuld even accept the supporS of the
The corporations cannot dc without
" people, and the people cannot do
nlnout the corporations, Neither
would be allowed to oppress the other
Npl'al Is organized, laber should or
ine llcence tax Law licensing each
wHe enterprise should be amended in
Hsnly.
article XIX Of the Constitution pro-
ess ior Local Option. The qualified
1Flers mot the Governor) approved
'elo constitutional amendments.
aaa wagon
~ commenced life working in
snasy Fla. at a salary of $500 per
AVN, 1, and boarded himself. He has
,slI .slI been q hard working, strug.
suS man and he knows what it means
"nsrs. He has never married, he
aways had obligations. His life
Ieen spent more in thoughtful
~..ss ~'asssratlon OF other people than of
S1sel. He feels sure he will be
az 10y II ne gets enough votes" Hs
nVC propose to trade off single
mere is honor in being Cover
.' =, - y IS tainted with dishonor he
x nOt want the Office.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

To the Democratic voters of St, Lucie
county.
/ announce myself a candidate for re.
election to the Office of Tax Assessor,
and submit my cause to the voters so.
Letting your support. |, as we'll as all
other assessors, have made some mis-
takes, but feel sure that l am much
better qualified to serve the people
now than was two years ago.
Yours to serve,
+. @. PoPPELL.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

To the voters Of st. Lucie county:
After mature consideration, and at
the request and solicitation from
numerous taxpayers and citizens from
various sections OF the county, have
decided to enter the race for represen-
tative for St. Lucie county, subject TO
the democratic primaries. Those who
know me best, are aware of the fact,
that belong to no faction and that, If
elected, | will represent the
whole of st. Lucie county. without fear
or favor, w. h, HARDEE'
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
D. ID. Austin Fourth District.

In view of the fact that our present
county commissioner has declined to
be a candidate for reelection, and
realizing the great Importance of Sc
lecting safe, conservative man for
this important office, we present the
name of d. E. Austin to the voters OF
the fourth district. AS Mr. Austin is
we'll known to every voter in the dis
trict, his ability to fill the office with
credit TO the county, as we'll as himself,
is already established. We could not
select better man.
BUSINESS MEN AND VOTERS OF THE
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
Second District.

To the voters of the Second Commits.
sioners District
hereby announce that pam can
didate for county commissioner from
the second district, subject to your ac-
tion in the primary May 10Th. | would
appreciate the support OF all voters
and pledge an impartial admiuistra
tion of the duties and will work for the
best interests Of the county.
Respectfully.
c. A. KILLER,
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
Fifth District.

To Democratic voters of Fifth Uommis.
sioner's District
I hereby announce that ! am can.
didate for reelection to the office OF
county commissioner from the fifth dis
trict, subject TO your action in the
primary May 18th. If nominated and
elected [ will discharge the duties of
the Office ip an impartial manner.
Respectfully,
PETER RAULERsON.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
First Distrilt.

To the voters Of the First District
In answer to the earnest solicitation
of many friends and prominent bNsi-
ness men, offer myself as a candidate
for county commissioner for the first
district. If elected, | will faithfully
and conscentiously discharge the du-
ties of the office in astraight, ecouomi-
cal, busiuesslike manner, lending my
efforts always TO the Improvement and
advancement of the county
DAN SLOAN.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
Second District.

To the Democratic voters of the Sec
ond Commissioners District.
l hereby announce that 1 am can
didate for reelection to the Office of
county commissioner from the second
district, subject to your action in the
primary May 10Th. Hf nominated and
elected 1 Will discharge the duties Of
the office in an impartial manner.
Respectfully,
G. Fl. EDWARDS,
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
FOR SHERIFF

To the Democratic voters of St. Lucie
county.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
sheriff of st. Lucie county, subject to
the primary TO be held on the 10th day
of Nav, 1908, and if again nominated
and elected ! will endeavor to perform
the duties of the Office as impartiaIly
and faithfully as heretofore,
Respectfully
d. S. CARLTON.
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08
FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

TO the voters of St. Lucie county.
I am a candidate for re.election to
the office of clerk of the circuit court
and will appreciate your support in
the coming primary. If elected, my
aim shall be 70 discharge the duties OF
the office, promptly, honestly and i'm
partially. Respectfully,
J. e. FULTz,
Fort Pierce news., 1908-05-08

judicial circuit of Florida, subject ia
the Democratic Primaries to be held
on May 10, 1908, If again trusted with
the administration of this most impor-
tant Office by the people, l will, as |
have always striven to do, perform my
duty impartially and featlessly, for the
hest interests Of the State.
JOHN Z. JONES.
States Attorney 7th Circuit.