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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The out come of the triangular de-
bates between Viroqua, La Crosse and
Sparta Saturday evening, caused great
Jubilee among the students and patrons
of the school. The decision at both
places being unanimousl- in favor of
Virouua. This shows that the Viroqua
high sceool although smaller than that
of either Sparta or La Crosse has
equally as good material to draw from
for debating as has these other schools.
The debaters helped by the roofing of
their schoolmates won nigh honors for
Viroqua and its schools, which will
never be forgotten.
lin honor of Lincoln's and Washing
toms birthdays February IL, and Feb
ruary q, respectively, the following
program was given in the high school
assembly room, Friday afternoon, Feb
ruary q: Song, Wisconsin, school;
Liocoln's speech at Gettysburg, Virgil
Bryan; song, Marching Through Geor-
gia'', school; grafton, Washington, F"
Earl Claywater; GRAFTON, ''Washington"
Harry Blythe; song, When the Cry
Came Off to War" school; Address,
Life of Washington, - Mr.. c. ]. Smith;
SC Z, America, school, The mem
VI Tic W. I've " anu 80 VI "a W.
IRE the visitors aid the training school,
the sixth, seventh and eighth grades
were present.
The domestic science class made
ginger cookies last Saturday. Mr.. Coz
burn and Mr. Condie tasted the delicious
food and no doubt would like to come
again.
The Freshmen and Sophomore classes
held class meetings Friday after school,
The Sophomores set the date for their
party March s, and the Freshmen are
thinking about March 10.
Monday morning school opened with
roofing in honor Of the victorious de-
baters. Speeches were called for from
the teams and the debatOrs were
one by one carried TO the rostrum in
the assembly room, also Mr.. Odlum, the
excellent coach, to whom is due much
credit for the success of these teams.
Mr.. Carl Blackman of Sparta, one OF
the winners in the Sparts-La Crosse
debate was then called on for few
words. He reported the Sparta team
as being well pleased with their treat
ment here. Many of the classes dur
ing the day were opened by nine 'rahs
for the teams. 1t was a glorious day.
The Senior class held class meeting
Monday after school and decided on
giving a reception in honor of the de-
bators, five of which are Seniors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW
Kind Treatment OF the Aged is Conducive to
Long and Happy Life.

In commenting on the longevity of
life of Grant county man who recent
ly died at the age of nearly hundred
wears. the Fennimore Times suggests
that the ripe age was no doubt largely
due to the tender care and loving
attention he received from his children
when old age came creeping on. The
CENSOR wishes to join heartily in the
further admonition of the same paper
when it says of this incident it is all the
more worthy of comment, as usually we
see quite the reverse treatment accord
ed to old people. They are called
'back numbers" and treated as such.
If stricken with decrepitude and other
infirmities of lingering nature, their
final passing is heralded with relief, for
'fthey were such care" How I'M
feeling, unkind and unworthy such re-
marks are. 'Such a carel
And yet we are sorry to say such
sentiments are often harbored even by
children, by some who perhaps owe
their prosperity and comfortable cir
cumstances directly to their parents,
but after once in possession of the same,
treat the latter ike beggars and be-
grudge them sustenance and care. They
forget what they owe their parents, for
all the care, trouble and anxiety they
caused them, forget all the good things
they were the recipients of, and return
their parents kindness and generosity
with rank ingratitude and selfishness
Surely just retribution will overtake
such unnatural offspring.
We believe more people would live to
good, ripe old age" if they were
treated with the courtesy and consider
alton and receive the attention that is
Justly due them. Old people feel IN
attention very keenly. If they are ne
elected it hurts their feelings. Many
of them die from broken heart be
cause they have been made to realize
that they are unwelcome; that they are
not wanted" And so they pine away,
and death comes to them qnicker than
it otherwise would.
Be good to old people, be kind, be
courteous, be considerate; help to dis
pei the gathering darkness that envel-
ops them; make their last days pleasant
ones. Treat them as we would like to
be treated when we get old. Time passes
quickly and before we know it we
will be black numbers" ourselves. II
is not for US to complain then if we re-
ceive the same shabby treatment we
accorded to others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Training School Notes.

The training school accepted the in
vitatIoa given by Prof. Colburn to at
tend the exercises given by the higf
school, last Friday, concentrating
Washington and Lincoln.
Florence Weber and Ida OpperuC
were called upon to assist in the sew
enth grade, while the teacher was ill
We enjoyed The league debate between
Viroqua and Sparta high school teams
Saturday evening. No small credit i:
due Viroqua that she was able to de
feat both Sparta and LIZ Crosse in thi:
contest.
A February program viii be given ir
the training school next Friday after
noon.
Tony Beranek and Lottie Nemec
spent Saturday and Sunday at Lacrosse
and Stoddard.
Emma Randolph is suffering from an
attack of bronchitis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Inhuman Father Punished

A La Crosse news dispatch relates
that one of the worst cases of cruelty
ever coming before the courts of that
county was tried Friday, when August
Mundstock, prosperous farmer, was
accused Of furnishing his foster son,
aged Is years, by jabbing him with the
tines of pitchfork. The boys body
from neck TO knees was found to be
covered with wounds and scars, and
Mundstock admitted he had punished
the child in this way for over 10 years.
The prisoner was fined SIS and costs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
HINDoo PROVERBS.
happiness consists in the absence OF

Happiness consists in the absence OF
anxiety.
Truth, contentment patience ana
mercy belong to great minds.
Little things should net be despised.
Many straws united will bind an ele-
plant.
1t can never be safe TO unite with an
enemy Water, though heated, viii soon
extiuguish fire.
lie who removes another froll dan
ger and he who removes terror from
the mind are the greatest of friends.
Courage is tried in war, integrity in
tire payment of debt and interest. the
faithfulness of wife In poverty and
friendship in distress.
Every one looking downward be-
comes impressed with the idea of his
own greatness. but looking upward
feels his own i.'tleness.
He who In your presence speaks
kindly. but In your absence seeks 10
injure. must be rejected like bowl
of poison covered with milk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Isolation In a Great City

New York city is no place for ex-
pansion," said a Colorado man who
has been a resident of the metropolis
for six months. II find myself mar
rowci down herr more than / was out
III the wild west. | know fewer per-
sons, MY nearest neighbors know
nothing about me, am confined to
less actual territory and instead of
variety In this great population l find
myself following substantially the
same short trail day after day, within
boundaries more narrow than If
lived In village of 10000 lnhabit-
ants."-New York Telegram.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
AMEMORYOF THE WAR
An Old Soldiers Story of the Bat
tie of Yellow Tavern.
JEB STUART's LAST FIGHT.

The Wounded Generals Heroic 5rav-
cry In the Face of Ceath-custer's
Brilliant Charge as Seen. by Con-
fedsrate CavaIryman.
"The most brilliant charge l ever
witnessed was made by Custer at the
battle OF yellow Tavern" said an old
Confederate cavairyman. 1T was
near the beginning of what historians
now call the wilderness campaign.
81 was with Jeb Stuart, General
Fitz Lees division. Wickham's bri-
gade and Phil Sheridan's troops were
hanging on us like a pack of hungry
wolves, nipping us at every turn.
1--WE left Hanover Junction about
O'Clock one night and reached Yellow
Tavern before 10 o'clock the next
morning. We hadn't more than halted
at the Tavern when up comes Sheridan
and tries to drive us out. 1t was a
pretty tough struggle, hand to hand
fight, and we fell back nom the Tav-
ern, but held our position on the tele-
graph road leading to Richmond.
was with the battery on the extreme
left wing, and it was about o'clock
In the afternoon when orders came for
the whole division, except the First
ginians, to dismount.
st did seem good, / can tell you,
after so many hours in the saddle, to
stretch out on the ground and take
a smoke--that is, all who had anything
to smoke. There was just one pipeful
among that whole battery, and the
boy who owned it passed it down the
line, and each man took his turn puf-
ing at 1t. When it was gone we all
began to speculate on what deviltry
Sheridan would be up to next and
how Jeb Stuart would head him off.
1t wasn't long before some fellow
wished for a drink Of water.
"You know how it Is. Whei one man
wishes for water the. whole company
begins to swear they are dying Of
thirst Jack Saunders and / took a
bunch OF canteens and started over the
hill to spring that he had seen that
morning. | was on my hands and knees
over the spring when l heard Saun-
ders' grunt of surprise.
There, only a few hundred yards
away. was considerable body of cav
airy. Sure that II was our right wing.
/ wondered to see them mounted and
in ranks. Just then the voice OF an Of
ficer rang out:
Cavalry. Attention, Draw saber.'
'"The entire line moved forward at
quick walk. and as the officer wheeled
his horse saw his face Ny God, 1t
was Custer! The situation came to
Saunders and me like q flash, We
threw down the canteens and stnrted
back to the battery ON a dead run.
"'Trotr Clusters voice rang out
again Then he shouted. Charge
with wild cheers, his cavalry dash
ed forward in sweeping gallup, at
lacking our entire left wing at the
same time. We saw our battery taken.
our line broken and our men running
like sheep. Saunders and l had but one
thought--to join our fleeing company.
As we reached the telegraph road
above the din Of the battle heard Jeb
Stuar-s voice. There he was. making
a stand With handful of men around
him.
s.It seemed but a moment before Gus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

ter's troops We're coming back as fast
as they had gone forward They had
met the First Virginians. We greeted
them with the rebel yell and. the last
charge in our weapons Jeb Stuart
cheered US on-ah how he cheered us!
gave them my last shot and was fol-
lowing with my weapon dubbed when
| saw man who lad been dismounted
and was running out turn as he pass
ed our rally ana fire his pistol
"Jeb Stuart swayed In his saddle. 1t
was only for moment; then his voice
rang out, cheering his struggling
troops. The enemy rallied just across
the road and fired volley into the
little band gathered around Jeb Stuart.
His horse sprang forward, with a
scream of agony, and sank down on its
knees. As we lifted the general off
the young Off : who was helping me
exclaimed:
my God, general, you are wounded!
Your clothes are soaked with blood!
You must leave the field, sirp
"'No, General Stuart answered; 4
will not leave until victory is assured.
Get me another horse
"When l returned with the horse
he was seated with his back against a
tree, and when he tried to get up,
weakened by loss of blood, he sank
back again.
Go! he commanded us. 4 am done
for. Fitz Lee needs every man. I
order you to 60:
"'We cannot obey that order, gen
eral,' the young officer told him, and
I'll never forget the look that came
over his face when he faced the gen.
eral. We must carry you to a place
of safety, however the battle goes
at must not go against u.s. Stuart
replied, and the thought seemed TO put
fresh vigor III his body. You must
put me on my horse and keep me there
My men must not know that I am
wounded
"We lifted him on his horse, and,
mounting our own, we held him in his
Saddle. When the tide of the battle
turned, supported between us, he made
last effort to rally his fleeing troops.
$500 back, men!' he cried. Go back,
men! Go back and do your dutyv
eve felt him sway in his saddle. The
young officer turned our horses heads
to the rear, and we carried our fainting
general from the field. still holding him
upright In the saddle. That was Jeb
Stuart's last battle and Clusters most
brilliant charge. "-Washington Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
rRuANr OFFICERS NOTICE.

All Vernon county officials should
know that the new truant law provides
for compulsory attendance at school of
children between Z and 16 years of age
for six months in each year of 20 days
per month. All persons knowing of
children not in actual attendance are
requested to notify me at once, stating
name of children and parents, address
and school district where children should
attend A. SILBAUGH,
Sheriff and Ex-Officer Truant Officer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

Mrs. Ben Dickson returned Satur-
day from Sparta.
j. E. Zimdar of Cashton was down
to Viroqua on Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Dickson is at Soldiers
Grove with her son Frank.
Mrs. Jitley Norris has returned to
West Salem after her Viroqua visit.
Miss Olga Johnson is visiting at
the c. M. Larson home north of the
city.
Miss Jessie Biddison of Sparta, was
down to Viroqua for the Saturday even
ing debate.
Mrs. Jessie Hunter of Viola is a
guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Geo. Nuzum.
Mrs. Arthur Hebbard of La Crosse
is the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs, j. Henry Tate.
$. w Perkins of Cashton was a
Viroqua visitor on Tuesday, combining
business and pleasure.
Mr.. Anderson, of the firm of S
Engebretson & Co., of Esofea was a
NlroQua visitor on Tuesday.
Mrs. C. A. Nelson went to La
Crosse this morning tomeet her mother,
Mrs. George Pascoe, who is returning
from St Louis
Mrs. H. p. Proctor returned Tues
day evening from a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Gerhardt Fortney. at
Zumbrota, Minnesota.
Architect Parkinson of La Crosse
and Contractor Smith of Kaukauna
have been in the city this week looking
after the new bank building.
1. f. Officer of Ryder. North Dako-
ia, is visiting friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Officer is operating two telephone
exchanges in the west, and is well
pleased with his vocation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Sounds the Same.

only husband is a foolr' snapped
Mrs. Owter Towne.
The visitor expressed only mild sur
prise. but the suburban lady was
moved TO explain.
you know, | wanted to persuade
our heus 10 lay in the nests we pro-
vided And nelghbor suggested get.
ting couple of nest eggs. SO tele.
phoned my husband to bring home q
couple of artificial eggs with him"
Wei, and Didn't he!"
'tDidnt hei The IDIOT brought home
a couple OF cork legsr'--Clevelani
Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
To Sco.es for vern n.

In the February prizes scoring on
cheese at the university agricultural
dairy school. Vernon County makers
take two prizes on brick cheese. {. F.
Brinkman of Hamburg, received second
with score of So SO, Geo. L. Render
of Coon, third, on a marking of 80 SO.
This is fine showing for our county
and its dairy interests in competition
with the thousands of factories in the
whole state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Licensed to Marry.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk siIce
our last issue:
Wenzel Lem of Forest and Anna
Kratchs of Greenwood.
Joseph Beranek of Yuba and Julia
Janechtk of Greenwood.
AndrAas K Dalsoren and Dina NJ
Forum both of Franklin.
Arthur B. 'iellom of Hub City and
Iva Shreve Il Greenwood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
ALL THE TINE.

When the world seems dark and gloomy.
And the clouds seem hanging low
Keep your courage; if you whistle
Troubles bound to up and 20.
All the clouds are in your fancy.
All the darkness, all the CRIME;
You look outward and you1l noted
The sun shining all the time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
Death of AGED Couple.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peder Stigen, both died
Monday, at the home of their son Hans
Stigen, near Bloomingdale. The de-
ceased couple were natives of Norway,
and were married there 65 years ago.
Mr.. Stigen was born August %, 1920,
and Mrs. Stigen was born January u,
1921. The funeral of the venerable
couple will be held Friday at the Coon
Prairie church. They are survived by
seven children, three daughters and
four sons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

Near Sugar Grove February H. Kenneth son
OF Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Turner, aged months and
II days, an only child.
Miss Anna Christina Thompson. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Thompson. of West Prairie,
died at her home last Saturday of heart disease at
the age OF 20 years. Miss Thompson had been in
poor health for several years. The funeral was
held on Tuesday at the West Prairie church at IL
o'clock and conducted b, Rev. Hendrickson.
Harold Arnold Smith, son of Clarence and Clara
Smith, born at Avalanche, May TO- 1889
When two years old the family came to Virouqa
Here Harold attended school and was employed in
various positions. For the past two years he has.
been in poor health, but it not supposed that
his condition was in any respect serious. He died
on February is. at 1890 p. m. from some spinal
complication. He leaves the mother. brother
Sidney. and two sisters, Hazel ard Irene The,
funeral was held at the home on s aturday Feb.
ruary %. Rev Chas E. Buffers off, aling and the
nterment was made in the Spring lille cemetery.
In the passing away of Mrs August Smith
which was chronieed last week, vi oqua lost one
of her most beautiful characters. hrs Smith was
true and sympathetic friend. loving and de-
voted wife and mother, and the influence of her
pure and unselfsh life in this community cannot
be estimated.
Anna Morris was born at Raudo H. Columbia
county, about ffty-fiye years ago. When a young
woman she moved to Bangor. r. re she was
married to Mr. Morgan Evans liant of that
village. After his death she condu ed the bust
ness for time, and was later emplt I'd in Mime
apolis as salesady. Here she was arred, TWEEN
ty-five years ago, to Mr. August Sn h and imme-
diately came to Viroqua where they ince resided
Besides her husband and daught rs Hazel and
Faye, Mrs. Smith is survived by tt brothers.
Hugh. Gersham and Harry. all siding in the
state of Minnesota. She was the Ia c of five girls
to be taken from this family, Mrs. NTH was a
member of the CongreS a.ional q ,reh and an
earnest worker in me interests of Instantly
More than year ago she underw ent a critical
operation. Her condition grew aiarlningly worse
last fall, and the family went to milwaukee to
live for the winter with Mrs. Lytle Mr.. Smiths
sister, thinking a change might Prove beneficial.
Mrs. Smith gradually failed in siren th however,
and the death angel came on MondaS Of last week.
Funeral services were held at Ban 1r Thursday
afternoon. the services being attend by num-
Ger of Viroqua friends. and burial WAS made in
the Rangor cemetery. Those from Viroqua who
attended the funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Fisher. Mrs. c. f. Dahl, Mrs. c. W. Graves. Henry
Lindeman and Chris Berg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
MARRIED.

In the town of Coon, Miss Olga Johnson to Mr..
Robert Anderson of Nome, North kota.
By Rev. c. E. Buffers at the home Of the bride
at Bishop Branch ON the afternoon OF Wednesday,
February 18th, MIR. Halbert Smith o. the town of
Webster to Miss Kate Henry. daughter of Martin
Henry. Miss Minnie McMullen and Bert Henrye
acted as bridesmaid and best man. hefreshments'
were served following the ceremony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

Try to sacrifice something once in
awhile for those whom you leve and
see If you aren't happier in conse-
quence.- Manchester Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Van Dorm have
returned from New York and will re-
main at Viroqua a part of this week,
before returning to SpokaR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

At the family home in Coon at the age of rs
years. Mrs. Ingebor Tallaug, a pioneer woman of
that section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

In Coon town February 16 Mrs. Rangni Kraabel
aged 81 years. leaving husband and six children to
mourn her loss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
DIED

At Victory. February 10. the seven months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Henderson, from
pneumonia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

Near Sugar Grove. February Ia, Kenneth son
OF Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Turner, aged months and
II days. only child.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

"At last" he sighed. we're alone.
I've been hoping for this chance
$50 have ]" said she very frankly.
"Ah, you have guessed, then. that /
wanted to tell you that love you
Eyes. and want to say NO and get
IT over with. catholic Standard and
Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
sTATE Oh MIScnNsIN.

l. H, z Packard Cashier Of the above-naned
hank do soieraniy swear that the above statement
is true to the best Of my knowledge and behef.
II E PACKARD. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 34th
day Of February 1905 5. r. POLLARD.
Notary Pebble
COrrect-Attest; II. p. PKocToR. r. J.. RosES-
FIELD. W. S. PEOCroR. Directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

. For SALE Good 100 acre ridge farm,
4 miles east of Genoa Good house,
basement barn, tobacco shed, deep well
with windmill, water in pasture. Also
so acres Of valley land. Will sell to-
gether or seperate. C. II. Woodhouse,
Genoa, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

For SALE Modern built, one story
brick house 5 rooms, basement under
entire house. Barn and garden. One
block from Main street. Peter o. Mel
SON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

For SALE Farm and eight young
horses. N. L. Ewers, Readstown, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
WHAT'S Your Creea7

Here is one: 81 believe in the gospel
of Jesus, who taught that God is our
Father; that, as members of his great
family, love should dominate our lives;
that the uhworldly life is best; that
real happiness is to be found only in his
way. It is my purpose to follow the
Master that may become a true son
of God"
This creed is the basis of series of
sermons being given at the Congrega-
tional church, Next S nday morning.
Mr.. Sarles viii speak o. the subject,
81 believe in the unworldly life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26
BANK STATEMENT

mo. 60EJ
DEP0RT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
II First National Bank at Viruqua in the State
Of Wisconsin, at the close = business Febru-
arNy "A lo02
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

For SALE OR RENT-Farm of about
100 acres at Avalanche. Running wa
ter. Creamery and school house with
in 30 rods. Tobacco shed, barn and
dwelling. MRS. o. o. KALvEsTRAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

FoR SALE Four dwelling houses and
half block of land This is cheap prop
erty for purchaser. Inquire of Joseph
Pennell, Viro9ua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

For SALE-12 lots oa Dinsdale ave-
nue., city of Virogua. This is good
location for dwelling house. Inquire
of w. E Garrett.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-26

For SALE-Two young full blood
Jersey bulls and twelve S. G. Brown
Leghorn ROSTERS. o. L. Buchanan,
route No. 8, Viroqua, Wis.