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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
Jen win Talk Fight In July.

Chicago, May 20. - Nothing that
Jack johnson can do in or out OF the
ring makes the slightest difference to
me-" said James ]. Jeffries when he
heard the result OF the O'Brien and
Johnson fight. Il will be ready to talk
fight to Johnson when have finished
my present engagement some time In
July. The result OF the fight is no sur
prise to me, although expected that
Johnson would do better. oBrien Is
fashy man In six round light and
could keep almost any one on for that
length OF time. Johnson with his su-
perior height and weight should be
able to make a better showing than
he did On the whole. the result Is
what might be expected and will make
no change in my plans"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
Mountain fires Abating.

The fire which has been raging in
the mountains. one-half mile from
Hedgesville, Is now abating and 1t is
expected, will soon be under control.
The fire has been raging since Mon
day and the destruction has extended
over district OF eight acres. Much
valuable timber land has been de-
stroyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
Aayti,s Deposed President Here.

Peru, Ind. May 20.--Nord Alexis.
deposed president of Hayti. will soon
come to this city for visit At pres
ent he Is the guest of James Turner.
a negro of Peru. who has spent sew
eral months In the West Indies.
Turned and Nord Alexis landed In
New York city last Saturday on their
way here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
Cannot Get Berry Plckers.

Selbyville, Del. May 20.-Lack of
labor stares the berry growers in the
face this week. The berries are In the
finest kind Of shape, with every pos
sibility OF record breaking crop, but
II is found impossible to get pickers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
O'DR|EN DRAWS
WITH JOHNSON
Philadelphia Too Shify for Col
ored Champion.
IT WAS A FAST FIGHT
FROM START TO FINISH
o'Brien Did Most Of the Leading, and
His Marvellous Footwork and Su-
perior Blocking Saved Him From
Damage In Several Close Mixcs.

Philadelphia. May 20.--Jack John
son, the big colored heavyweight
champion, failed 10 win over Jack
O'Brien, the Philadelphia lisht-heavy-
weight, In a six round bout. The fight
was even, and the consensus Of opin.
Ion was that It should have been =
draw, had a decision been permissl-
BILE. OBrien's marvelously fast foot
work and his superior blocking saved
him from damage In several close
mixes, and three times he was forced
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22

Killed by Too Much Lobster Salad.
Cincinnati, May 20.-Lobster salad.
eaten too often between meals, pro-
ducsd acute indigestion that caused
the death Of o. H. Marschuetz, a
Louisville, KY. business man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
Standard Oil Man Succumbs to
x,
Stroke of ApopIexy
STRICKEN DOWN AND
END CAME HOUR LATER
He Began Life as Poor Boy and
Died Worth Over $4,000, oo0--A
Builder Of Railroads, Copper King
and Philanthropist.


Builder Of Railroads, Copper King
and Philanthropist.
New York, May 20.--Henry H. Rog-
ers, vice president of the Standard Oil
company, moving spirit in the organt-
ration OF the Amalgamated Copper
company, builder of railroads and
philanthropist, died at his home here
from stroke of apoplexy. Death came
little more than an hour after Mr.
Rogers had risen for the day, men,
tioning to his wife that he was feeling
ill. He lapsed into inconsistencies,
and before the family physician ar
rived he was dead. Mr.. Rogers was
sixty-nine years old. Mrs. Rogers,
three married daughters, son. II.
H. Rogers, Jr., and DR.. w. J. Pulley,
physician who was hastily sum-
moned, were at the bedside when the
end came.
While Mr.. Rogers death was sudden
and unexpected he had been In indif-
ferent health since he suffered an
apoplectic stroke In 1907 and was al
most constantly under physicians
care. His end at this time, however,
| was a great shock to his family and
business associates.
| The body will be taken to Fair.
| haven, Mass, Mr.. Rogers native town,
for interment. -~as-4F.a ssl-~
Began Life Poor Boy. -
Henry H. Rogers was a money
maker and one of the most successful
men of the so-called Standard Oil
group. He began life as poor boy at
Fairhaven. Mass, where he was born
and retained his legal residence there
until the day Of his death He Is vari-
ously reported as having commenced
a grocery cart, but whatever his hum
BILE start in business, he achieved a
success attained by only few men OF
generation. Mr.. Rogers was man
of many friends and an enthusiastic
yatchsman. Until recently he had held
the reins of the Standard Oil COM
pahy, following the retirement of John
D. Rockefeller, although J. B. Arch
bold attended to the routine manage
ment of the great corporation. Just
how much money Mr.. Rogers leaves
is not known. His fortune is variously
estimated at from $50.000,000 to $751;
100000, which will make his son, H.
H. Rogers, Jr.. one of the richest men
in the country.
His Last Great Project.
The death of Mr.. Rogers follows
closely upon the completion of the
Virginia railway, line which opened
up a rich bituminous coal country in
West Virginia, extending 443 miles
from Deepwater w. Va. to tide
water terminal at Seawalls, Point, Va.
Mr.. Rogers personally bore the
greater part of the cost of this road,
which has been estimated at $40, 000,-
000 Early last month the road was
opened to traffic and Mr.. Rogers In
vited some of his friends from New
York to visit the new line and witness
the arrival of the first train load of
coal at Seawalls Point. Governor
Swanson, Of Virginia; United States
senators, members Of congress and
several hundred business men of Vir-
ginia and West Virginia shared with
Mr.. Rogers in celebrating the Sue
nao rful tormin q tiou af hfc labor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
General Miles III.

Washington, May 20. - Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles. retired. is
conaned to his home, 1886 N street,
with severe inflammation Of the
foot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
children fired House; Three surned

Herrin, ILL.,, May 20.-While Mrs.
Marion Mccormick was away from
home the house was fired by children
playing, and two boys. aged two and
four years. and girl. Ave years old
were burned to death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
CHARGED with Embezzlement.

Baltimore, May 20. - William s.
Myer, assistant cashier OF the post
once here, was arrested, charged with
the embezzlement OF $1400. He had
been an employee of the postoffice since
1884.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22

Tornado Wrecks Town; Three Dead.
Concordia, Kan, May Is. - Three
persons were killed and ten were in
jured by tornado which wrecked
Hollis, Kan. Every building In the
tswn was wrecked or damaged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22
HURT IN SHOP.
Man in Wagon Works Gets Hand In
Machine.

Man m WdyUH WVTNs Ocks -
Machine.
From The World OF Tuesday:
While Mr. B. 6. Burkett, West King
street. was operating shaper in the
wood department of the Auburn
Wagon CO. this morning his right hand
got caught in the machine and the
fast running knives came near cut
ting his hind off. The thumb was so
badly injured that Dr.. Myers had 20
amp,ftate 1t. while the index finger
was broken and piece OF the bone
Clipped out, the middle finger badly
lacerated and the two other hngerS
slightly cut.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-22

oId papers For sale at this ONCE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
ORGANIZATION DECIDE ON BIG P
State Meeting of American Scs;e:y
Equity

The annual state convention, Society
of Equity, was held in Madison last
week and was well attended by dele
gates representing local and county
organizations. Vernon was well repre-
sented. The meeting extended over
four days Many subjects Of interest
were discussed. The principal object
accomplished at the closing session was
the adoption of resolution establishing
a pool for all farm products. During
the past year the tobacco department
of the union has conducted pool with
success. This action provides that all
members of the union be required to
handle all their farm products through
pool, and that those who do not wish
to pool or handle their products through
the society shall be required to pay a
certain per cent to the society. Ii any
refuse to do this they shall be suspended
from the society.
A further important action taken
was vote that the pool is not to be
started unless the board of directors
ascertains that it can be properly of
fieered and financed, and that when
once it is started there shall be adj
vaneed to the man selected to manage
the pool fifty per cent of the market
price of the products when pooled.
The selection of the manager of the
pool and all other details viii rest with
the board of directors.
The convention adopted report of the
committee on organization, the princi-
pal provisions being the establishment
of board of propaganda for spreading
the influence of the society. 1t was
voted that the annual dues shall re-
main the same-$2 in 1909, and that the
membership fee should be increased
from 81 to 81.
Following were elected officers.
President Thomas Emmerton, Bloomer.
Nice-presidenty-C. N. Luce. Elk Mound.
Secretary M. Wes. Tubbs, Madison.
Treasurer George o. Moen. Madison.
Direeiors II II. N. Ware Chippewa Fails A.
Sla lighter, Menononie; l. NJ. J. Christ Hudson.
Rlard of organization n. IVES. Tubbs, Madi-
som y. N. Ware. Chipp'wa Falls A. Slaughter.
Menumo monie.
jens Davidson Of Westby was elected
a delegate to tb. national convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Best Atlraetions Yet % como

The best four numbers of the Lecture
course are yet to come. Rogers a
Grilley of Boston, next number. Mon
day, January 25 This combination has
record of seventeen successful sea-
sons. Nothing else like them. Newer,
different and better each season. With
many committees they are an annual
habit, with audiences an annual tonic.
Being the only of their kind makes a
splendid reason why"
John B. Ratio, Thursday, February
IL. Mr.. Batto is just getting into his
right place the top as a delineator of
character.
Whitney Brother Quartette, Friday,
March 5. This is probably the most
successful male quartette ever on the
plg fIrm; certainly the finest of this
da Last season they gave 1870 full
concerts, travelling 80, 900 miles. Forty
nine of these engagement were returns,
their Niagara Falls date making the
sixth time for them there. At Portland,
Arkansas, town of less than a thou
sand, Sll800 were received A. the door;
at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, $4,000, and
at Kokomi, Indiana, $4,000.
Elma Il. Smith, and her new company.
Monday, March 20. This is Miss Smith s
sixth starring season, and with the best
supporting artists she has ever had
Last season press and public both ac-
knowledged Miss Smiths company the
best popular concert company on the
platform. The same company is sup
porting her this season.
Seats on sale at Dahl's drug store,
beginning Friday morning, January %.
Season tickets for balance of course,
reserve seats $l.00, genera! admission
rs cents. Reserve seats for Rogers 81
Grilley Soc, general admission 35c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
HiIIshoro Girl Badly burned

The little three-year old daughter of
Frank Matteson, who resides in the
northwest part of the village, was
seriously burned, Sunday evening. The
child's clothing caught fire while she
was playing around the stove and be-
fore the flames could be put out her
head, upper part of the body and hands
were fearfully burned. Her hair was
entirely burned off. Other members
Of the family received severe burns
while trying to extuiguish the fire
Mr.. MattesOn recently moved into town
from the Geo Schaller farm. Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
A SUCCESSFUL YEARS BUSINESS
First National Banks Yearly Round Up
and Election

The shareholders of the First National
Bank of Viroqua met on the 18th in
stant and reelected the reti.hlg d.
rectors for the ensuing year, consisting
of H. p. Proctor, DR.. j. Y. Schreiner,
William Webb, E. w. Hazen, c. S.
Smith, R. J. Rosenfeld. H. L. Reed.
and H. p. Proctor Jr. After charging
off all bad debts and adding $500. 90 to
the surplus account a dividend of six
per cent was declared. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year.
Presidert-H. p. Proctor.
e-presidents e w. Hazen and
William Webb.
Cashier H. E. Packard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
GET READY FOR THE Farm SCHOOL
Annual Ten Days Course in Agriculture
at State University.

q Vhe CENSOR hopes that many Vernon
.ounty farmers and their wives will
avail themselves of the program for the
sixth annual farmers course at the
college of agriculture at the University
of Wisconsin, February to 10, which
will be the most interesting that has
been arranged for this two weeks
meeting of busy farmers. Conserva-
tion of farm resources, the central idea
of this years session, will be empha-
sized by discussion on soils, natural re-
sources, feeds and feeding, farm ma
nures, land drainage, improved live
stock, alfalfa and grain growing. horse
breeding, dairying and veterinary
science.
The staff Of the college of agriculture
will be assisted by prominent speakers
from Wisconsin and other states, in
cludiag Prof. C. G. Hopkins of the
University of Illinois; Prof. f. H.
King, Madison: Prof. j. B. Halpin,
Michigan Agricultural College; j. Q.
Emery, state dairy and food commits
sioner; A. G. Glover, Ft. Atkinson; w.
III. Hanchett, Sparta; and Ex-Gov. w.
ID. Hoard.
Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory
IhIANt91os anu NlSAbS VI WIFI
the discussion of variety of subjects
designed to meet the needs of all
classes of farmers will, as usual, occu-
py a. large part of the program. Illus
trated popular lectures and joint meet
ing with the Wisconsin experiment
association, will be features of special
interest
The annual course in home-making
for women will be held at the same
time in connection with the college of
agriculture farmers course. An inter-
estirr program has been prepared with
a number of speakers of national repu-
tation.
The following named farmers at
tended from Vernon last year, and feel
well repaid for the expense and time:
Jacob Aberg, Henry II. Call and Peter
Raaum, West Prairie; John l.. Davis,
Retreat; Anton j Dahlen, Coon Valley;
Elmer l.. Mason, Hillsboro; Louis Sol
berg and Christ Stegne, Franklin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Father Fitzgerald of st. Louis
will give a week s mission in St Mary 3
Catholic church commencing next Sun
day the oath at 1890 a. m. Everyone
who desires to become acquainted with
the doctrines Of the Catholic church il
cordially invited 20 attend. Services
will be held every morning and evening
during the week, at $3.50 q. m. and 7:30
p. m. The following week, there will
be mission in Rising Sun.
Ladies' aid society Of the United
Lutheran church meets with Mrs. Otto
Otteson, Thursday, January Is.
Mrs. Wymsn entertained her Sun
day school class at dinner party, Mon
day evening.
Missionary society Of the Congrega-
ti0nal church Will meet on Thursday
afternoon Of next week at the parson-
age. All ladies' connected with the
church are invited to DC present.
The subject Of the sermon next Sun.
day evening at the Congregational
churchis, "A Blind Mans Experience. T"
The new chorus choir viii lead the
singing.
Services will he held Sunday in the
Viroqua United Lutheran church at
1890 a. m. At Westby at 2;30 p. m.
Congregational aid society will be
entertained by Megdames Chris. Peter
son and Brye, at the home of the for
mer, Wednesday afternoon, January
n.
Rev. l.. &. ia cobson will preach in
Viroqua next Sunday morning at ii
o'clock.
Liberty Pole n. f. aid society meets
with Mrs. j Henderson. Thursday, Jan
uary -.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
GetnEArm RnlIstin

The CENSOR has on hand fcf free dis
tribution quantity of the latest
farmers institute bulletins. The book
contains a variety of discussions and
papers on all conceivable subjects Of
concern. Secure one while they last,
by calling at the CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Short News Stories of Interest,
Picked Up - Censor Reporters from Various Sources
SWEET TO BE REMEMBERED

1t Is sweet to be remembered
when the evening shadows fall
In the sunset of existence.
Where the snowdrifts cover all.
It is sweet TO be remembered
By old schoolmates far away
When your hair grows white and frosty
And deep wrinkles note decay.
1t is sweet to be remembered
For the good that we have done
And the pleasant words We uttered
With each bright, succeeding sun.
1t is sweet to be remembered
When we draw our latest breath
And vanish into silence
In the glorious halls Of death.
But sweeter, greater glory
When we leave this shining sod.
Is to b at last remembered
At the banquet hoard of C0di
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENT

| hereby announce that ! will not be
responsible for or pay any debts con-
tractei by Peter /. AmundsOn, nor col
lcct any of his wages, as have given
him his time.
PEDER AMuNDsoE, Eleya, Wis.
Eieva, Wis, January 3, 1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

DIR. w. M. Trowbridge is confined
to his home with grip.
Pay your back subscriptions TO the
CENSOR.
Veteran Louis d. Kellogg was a
pleasant Readstown caller today.
If you want to purchase good
farm see Chas. S. Slack Il Co
Mrs. II. K. Page is prepared to ac-
commodate a few more b0arders at her
home.
Mrs. Frances Perham is critically
i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J. .. Anderson.
Attention is called to the business
card of Lars j. Brye, the painter, who
tells the public that he is ready to do
all kinds of work and give guarantee
for good service. Shop near Viroqus
creamery.
Two school board conventions are
called By Superintendent Gardner fer
next week. i'he first will be heiu at
La Fargo, "Wednesday, January n; the
other in VirOqua the day following. The
announcement and program are pub
lished in another column. These gath
erings are of much importance 70 Of
ficials and educational interests gener-
ally. The public Is invited to attend.
On the committee a signments in
the legislature our representatives fare
well, Senator james WAS made chair
mah Jf military affairs, and holds mem
bership on agriculture cities and yil-
lsges. Assemblyman Mains was given
four assignments By Speaker Bancroft:
Chairman Of enrolled bills and Is on
transportation, libraries and charitable
and penal Institutions.
Tax paying into the county treasury
was commenced December is, H. h.
Hoilien Of Christiaua being first TO make
a deposit. d. T. Buchanan Of Webster
following a day later, &. 4. F0rtuey
third from Franklin. and Treasurer
Froiland fourth in Viroqua town. Sam
uel Boyce Of Harmony. was first tC de-
post tax funds with Treasurer Rentz
in the new year.
Prof. S. f. Pearson, former prin-
cipaI Of our high school, drew an in
portant clerical positions in the organ
izati0n OF the assembly, having passed
the examination and chosen journal
clerk in that body. For Two years past
Mr.. Pearson has been farming. He
thinks that a little too strenuous for
one who has been housed gp in q school
room for twenty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

Having purchased the coal business
and sheds cf J +. Nuzum, we are pre-
pared to furnish Coz, of all kinds to
customers with dispatch and at rea-
gynabie prices. Al orders given prompt
attention. We also have quantity Of
good oak and maple wood on hand.
Phone IS. SPELLUa Il GROVES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Rarss Indictment of Our NeiehbOrs

We understand the law-abiding peo-
pie of Soldiers Grove are getting mighty
tired of their notority as the first
chance" going down the line. The
quality of the people who make treir
regular weekly or semi-weekly trips,
and sometimes one or two extra, from
La Fargo, Viola and Readstown is not
very elevating TO the society of our
neighbor. 1t is given out that quite a
number who voted for license last
spring have declared that they will vote
against it next spring. They seem to
have wearied of having the Hcuf and
skum of the towns above them drift
down upon them like a pes5iieace and
scourge, engaging in drunken byawls
and making it unsafe for women and
children upon the streets, even in day
time. We do not deny that there has
been liquor sold in Readstown since the
expiration of the license year, bat we
have only to look back upon the dis
graceful scenes that occurred on our
streets during the time we had saloons
to make us thankful that we have them
no more. Readstown Tribune
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Another bio homo talent plav ne,

Another big home talent play next
week Don't miss it.
See the New Way" air cooled
gasoline engine at Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Miss Hazel Shannon Of Westby
was the guest Of Viroqua friends Thurs
day and Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Said or Wntten 10 Il Censor.

William Hail. Romance: 81 have
been a reader of the CENSOR since it
was first published and also newspaper
before the CENSOR was published and
have kept postoffice some thirty years,
before there was any Genoa township,
or Viroqna either, near all was Badax
| was justice long enough to marry 46
couples and now | am so old my sight
is so peor, am compelled to give up
the reading of newspaper. My age will
be S8 when the 2lst of this month comes
in few days. An auld Scotchman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

We are pleased to learn from the
Enterprise that La Fargo is to have a
new enterprise. Ira Yakey having
moved from Bloomingdale and will start
a factory for the manufacture of cotton
gloves and mittens. Mr.. Yakey has
been in this business on small scale
for some time and understands the
huaineaa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

Evan T. Westby, long time resident
and business man of Bloomingdale, who
has been unwell and an inmate of the
county hospital for some years, died at
that institution on last w ed da y
morcirg, at the age of 67 years. Rel
atives removed the remains aud burial
took place at Melby cemetery. Mr..
Westby was high minded man,
thorough gentleman and well respected
by large circle Of friends and ac-
quaintances. Two daughters and two
sons survive the deceased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
Moving Upward

In town of Utica, Crawford county,
at the home Of I. T. Slime, a temper
ance society was organized January 3,
with membership of over so. T. T..
Sine, also joined the society, not for
his own sake but believing tn. t it is
his duty to help the weak, and setting
a good example for others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

Edgerton Reporter says: The new
crop is moving again more extensively
than for many weeks past. Buyers
have been travelling continuously in all
sections during the week and growers
are becoming more reconciled to the
prices offered, so that a good many
hundred acres have been lifted The
American Tobacco Co. is taking the
larger share, but many local dealers
are also in the field, ard altogether IL
looks as if the movement for the cheaper
grades was under way that is likely to
absorb the greater portion of the crop.
Concerning the market for old to-
baeco there is but little news to report
Transactions are largely confined to
cheaper grades of all cured leaf and
several hundred cases have moved dur
ing the week, some going to fill export
orders.
Receiving of the new crop Is quite
general at delivery points and ware
house handling is prosr ssi,g quite sat
isfactorily.