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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-01
Gray News
Come to Gray to celebrate.

Mrs. Lewis was Manning shop
per Tuesday.
Miss Florence Hepp is real sick
with rheumatism.
Walter Jensen and Fay were down
to Gray Tuesday evening.
Donnie Linn is staying out at the
| Fred Rice home this week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Chris
Jensen, Friday June 25th baby boy
Mrs. Lamp returned from her visit
last Tuesday evening accom- panied by
her brother.
Tom Wilson and wife came down
from Manning Sunday morning to
visit his mother.
Mrs H. p ackard and daughter Mrs
Jay Bridenstine were Manning shop
pers last Saturday.
Orion Bros. show will be in Gray
Saturday SO there will be plenty of
amusement for all.
Mrs. Evans of Hillsdale, daughter
of Rev. Stark came last Saturday
night to visit them.
The young peoples society gave an
ice cream social Wednesday evening
onIthe parsonage lawn.
The Misses Tressa and Anna Bas-
tendorf returned from Carroll Friday
where they had been at institute.
Mrs. John Dunick came down
Monday morning for visit with her
parents, John Markley and wife.
jay Shingledecker and wife came
up Saturday night and stayed until
Monday morning with their son Lou
and family.
MIR. and Mrs. Austin Linn went to
Atlantic Tuesday to attend the we'd
ding of his brother Scott Linn We'd
nesday noon.
Audubon Shelley and wife spent
Sunday at her mothers Mrs. Wilson
as did Mr.. Lloyd and Mrs. Thomp-
son and Miss Ramsey.
There was party down at Diest's
Friday night. 1t was to have been
Thursday night but on account of the
big rain, it was postponed.
Mrs Seiverts and children returned
to their home at Lake City last week
Wilfred and Esther McCrea accom-
panied them home for visit.
Mrs. Frank Welch of Guthrie Co.
came up and spent several days with
relatives around Gray. Her sister,
Miss Amanda Settlemire went home
with her Monday.
Mrs. John Cameron stopped off
here last Wednesday on her return to
) her home at Audubon from trip to
2 Iowa City, for short visit with her
, son. Thos. Dustin Maxwell Tribune
MIR. and Mrs. Thos. Bastendorf re-
turned from Waterloo, Tuesday,
where they had peeh 10 a1tehu the
Golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Frost and visiting their
daughters, Mary and Mrs. N. c.
Frost and family.
Miss Matilda Jensen and little bro
ther Elmer of Gray arrived last We'd
nesday for visit at the NJ. e. par
sonage. Miss Jensen was organist fol
, two years for Rev. Hicks when he
r was stationed at that town, and the
visit was prolific of very pleasant re-
miniscences - Maxwell Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-01
ONE JUNE BRIDE
1t Was A Pretty Wedding That Uni
ted the Lives of Elisa Anna Grab
Ter and Clyde Wilde

Miss Elisa Anna Grabler became
one of the popular June bridss of the
season when she was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Clyde B. Wilde of Audi
bon Iowa on Wednesday June Is, '09.
at Mitchell South Dakota.
Mrs. Clyde Wilde is a young lady
who has resided in Mitchell about 8
years, going there from Aberdeen. She
is a graduate of the commercial de-
partment of the University and is a
young woman of good business in.
stincts and cultered in other ways.
The groom is engaged in the real
estate and loan business at Wall S. ID.
where he is said to bear fine reputa.
ton.
AT o'clock pre- nuptial breakfast
was served to the relatives and friends
A book on Rheumatism, by DR.. Shoor
of Racine Wis. tells some plain truths
and in plain and practical way Get
his booklet and q free trial treatment OF
DIR. Shops Rheumatic Remedy for some
disheartened sufferer in your vicinity.
Make grateful and appreciative friend
OF someone who is discouraged becaus,
OF the failures Of others to help him
Help me to make this test, and III
certainly help your suffering friend. Al
| dealers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
NEWS OF THE STORES

See the beautiful Karnak brass at
Towner's.
Go to Johnson's drug store for your
Christmas gifts.
-Towner has just received another
large shipment of silver ware.
Folding doll carriages with rubber
tires for $3.50 at Davis drug store,
At Morrison's jewelry store you
can find some very nice Christmas pre-
sents.
Christmas and New Years post
each. j. w. Lucas, Jeweler.
We will receive shipments of can
dies every week during the holidays,
thereby keeping our stock always
fresh. The 0ptimo.
My stock of iron beds, springs and
mattresses never was more complete
than now. If you need any, look my
line over. Otto 0tteson.
We know what the man or boy
likes. Hence we have taken special
pains to have them on hand for the
holidays. See them. The Blue Front
Store.
IF. r. Gohde & Co. have made ar
rangement to have all gift packages
purchased at their store. delivered
either Friday or Saturday forenoon, as
preferred.
Toilet sets, perfumes, lamps, elec-
trio portables, albums, cut glass, mir
rors, handbags, manicure sets and box
stationery make suitables for ladies'.
0. E. Davis, druggist.
What makes finer Christmas re-
membrance for husband, brother or
sweetheart than box of good cigars?
The "Optimo" has them in boxes OF
twelve, twenty-five and fifty.
Il have a very elaborate line of
brass goods, cut glass, combs, brushes,
mirrors, sterling silver ware, VIM.
Rogers and Rockford silverware. fancy
hand painted china everything in fact
that is pleasing for Christmas pre-
sent. j. w. Lucas, Jeweler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
Washington Advices Say That C
j. Smith Has Been Named

News dispatches from Washington to
the Milwaukee daily papers bearing
date of last Thursday convey the m
formation that Congressman Bopp has
decided on chGice for future post
master in Viroqua, and will name At
torney c. ]. Smith for the term to
commence the latter part Of next Jan
uary. So far as the CENsoR'S infor-
nation extends that is all the public
announcement made in the matter,
but we conclude that the statement is
authentic.
MIR. Smith has been resident of vi
roqua approaching thirty years, coming
here as principal of the village schools.
After three years service he attended
Albany college. where he graduated
and returned to take W the law, prac-
ticing his profession continuously. He
has filled many positions of honor and
trust in the city and county and is pos
sessed of the ability and energy to make
an efficient and acceptable postmaster.
Mr.. Goodell, the present postmaster,
was appointed during the early summer
of 1897, and will have served about
twelve and half years when his pre-
sent term expires. During his admins
tration the Office has developed from an
ordinary third-class position to advanced
second rate. Rural service has been
established and extends to nine routes,
reaching to all quarters surrounding
this city for distances varying from FIVE
to fifteen miles. The office has exper-
fenced almost marvellous growth and
Mr.. Goodell has been vigil in advancing
the service and maintaining efficiency
In the eXaeting pusition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
SHOOTS HIMSELF WITH SHOTGUN
Resident of Genoa Town Meets Violent
and Accidental Death

Last Thursday afternoon the ptGper
county officials were notified that the
lifeless body of Thomas Anderson of
Genoa town had been found in an un-
used building near his farm home. A
shotgun close at hand and scattered
portions of the skull and contents
spelled the story of his tragic demise.
Ahrer Silbaugh, special deputy sheriff,
and Justice S. r. Pollard journeyed to
the scene of the catastrophe with such
speed as rough roads would permit and
imSaieled jury, who decresd that de-
ceased cane to his death by his own
hand by the accidental discharge of a
firearm.
On the morning of his last day on
earth the victim of this grewsome trag-
edy did his accustomed chores in the
routine way. When last seen alive by
his wife he was leaving the house
about an hour before midday. Becom-
ing alarmed by his failure to reappear
she searched the farm buildings and
interviewed the neighbors by tele-
phone. Not succeeding thus to locate
him, about 200 p. m. she went to an
old shop a short distance up the road,
wherein she discovered the corpse of
her husband. The body was found in
sitting posture against the door. The
charge of shot had entered the head net Z
the right temple and lifted the upper
portion of the skull. The firearm in
question is a breech-loading shotgun
and il is thought that deceased in at
tempting to lift same over a buggy
pole unintentionally discharged it.
Deceased was son of Mike Ander-
son of town of Franklin and lived on
what is known as the James Stephen
son farm. He married daughter OF
T. w. watson of Wheatland. Besides
the widow seven children survive, FIVE
girls and two boys. The youngest child
is boy of nine months. The departed
husband and father was a man of ex-
emplary habits and his sudden taking
off is heavy loss TO the surviving fam
| lily. Fortunately they are left in such
circumstances that no hardships will
necessarily ensue
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
CLOCK FREE TO SCHOOLS
Having Purchased a Large New
Regulator $. G. Lillis Has De-
cided TO Give Away the $50 One
Which Ii Replaces. 10 Some Yer
non County Rural District School

The clock which ! will give away is a
standard made regulator, designed for
jewelers. accurate time keeping, in
about four-foot oak case, eight-inch
porcelain dial, thirty-day wind, adj
justed the perfection.
My plan Of giving this regulator away
will be that with every twenty-five
cents in trade, one vote will be given,
which the customer may register for
whatever school district desired. Fifty
cents gives t@o votes, one dollar four
votes and so on 80 for each twenty
five cents. The record of the votes
will be open for insil, rtion to the pub
lie at all time, the oao rule to be that
no votes are to be changed or transferred
after they are once registered. This
contest is open to f1sal district schools
from December 10, 1903, to February
1, 1910.
Your holiday purchase will count
muLh on this. You will find my stock
to consist of as near an exclusive line
of right-up- to-date goods as is on the
market. Everything in tie wav cf
jewelry and silverware. Engraving is
done Zee Of charge upon goods pur-
chased srora me.
SAM LIIIIs. Jeweler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
CHURCH NOTES

Ladies aiI society of the Christian
church viii be entertained at the home
of Mrs w. A. Curtis on next Friday
afternoon.
Subjects for next Sundays sermons
at the Christian church are: morning,
1890 a. M, Friendship of Jesus" ev-
ening, 700 p. M, mo Other Name.
P. ID. McCallum, minister.
Services on the Springvilie circuit
are as follows: Liberty Pole II a. m ;
Brookvihe 8 p. M; Springyille 7:S0
p, m.
AS the result of rough roads and in
clement weather Rev. T. +. Henderson
has been unable to fill his appointments
during the last two weeks. This has
been a DISAPPOINTMENT to the pastor as
well as to the congregations and if the
weather is at all amicable no further
disappoinments will occur. Everybody
be present next Sunday.
Service Of worship and praise at
Bishop Branch every Thursday evening
at 8 O'Clock.
A Christmas tree entertainment will
be held at SpringviIls church on Friday
evening, December oath. Christmas eve.
All are invited to come and enjoy them
selves. A free-will offering will be
taken simply to defray the expenses.
Rev. C. e. Sybilrud breaches in the
Christian church on Sunday next at
8 p. m.
Communion service at the Synod
church next Sunday at 1890 a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
ADJOURNED AUCTION SALE

On account OF inclement weather and
bad roads the time in- holding the big
auction sale by Gee, w. Allen, at his
farm five miles west of Viroqua, in the
town of Jefferson, was postponed to
SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK the 18th.
The property to be sold is all of sub
.st-ntial character, including 8 horses,
10 milch cows of the very best tested
strains, which have produced excep-
tional results in money making; l fine
bull, 6 young heifers in calf, z heifer
calves, 15 spring pigs, chickens, 50 tons
of hay, 3 straw stacks, 1000 bushels of
corn, 200 bushels potatoes, 100 bushels
buckwheat, 2 binders, mowers, long
and varied list of modern farm imple.
ments and tools, cutters, sleds and
other things that every farmer must
have or desires. This is really rare
chance to get some article or animal at
right prices and on extended credit.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock,
with lunch at noon. REMEMBER TIME
AND pT ArEf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
THE OUTLOOK CONSIDERED BRIGHT
Farr = are Making Headwsy With Their
Tobacco Stripping

Moderate weather gave opportunity
for removing tobacco from the poles,
and reasonable per cent of the acre
age was taken down and stripping has
been proceeded with and much head
way made. On the other hand many
have thought it best to have good
freezes before removal. There is little
or no prospect that warehouse men who
have contracted for goods will do any
receiving previous to the holidays, but
it is expected that work in that direc-
tion will commence early in the new
year.
Edgerton Reporter: A season of
casing weather accompanied by fogs
and several days of moderate tempera-
ture brought the hanging tobacco in
very fair condition for removing from
the curing sheds during the week, and
the writer is cre1itably informed that
quite considerable per cent of the '09
crop has Eeen taken down. In some
instances the top tiers did not reach
the desired case but some portions of
alrncsI every shed were cased up and
could have come down if growers de-
sired. The damp prevailed very gen
orally over all growing sections OF the
state. Farmers can now turn their at
tention to stripping and between now
and the first Of the year good many
crops viii be prepared for delivery. 1t
is hardly probable, however. that many
of the packers viii set receiving days
until after the holiday season. Winter
weather now having arrived there is
little danger in putting the crop into
bundles. So much of the crop is under
contract it is fair to presume that
growers will exercise care in stripping
and preparing their tobacco for market
in order TO avoid trouble on delivery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
ADVERTISERS OFFERINGS

Toys. toys. toys of every descrip-
tion at Towner's.
Fancy eastern apples at w. F.
Lindemann Co.'S.
Toy cook stoves with one joint of
pipe, price 25c to $1.00 at Davis drug
store.
See the immense line of trunks,
bags, and suit cases at The Blue Front
Store.
No cut prices at Morrison's iewelry
store. One price to all; prices right at
all times.
Christmas and wedding presents. l
have the most appropriate gifts that
can be seen in Viroqua. j. w. Lucas,
Jeweler.
If you are looking for an appropri-
ate Christmas gift remember we have
a complete stock Of everything IN our
line to select from. F. r. Gohde & Co
Druggist Johnson has just installed
in his store an elegant pattern phono-
graph for the edification of his GUS
toners, and there is music and talking
in variety to please the most fastidious.
AT the "0ptimo' you can find the
HllSSt luS Va SliiStAttds tdtluLto III 1AlN
city. A large assortment of boxed
goods have just been received, in hall
pounds, pounds and two pounds. Fancy
boxes put up to order.
In five and one-half years just sew.
en- pieces of jewelry have been return.
ed. This is wonderful for have SOLD
many thousand pieces of jewelry 6ur-
ing that period. Every piece has beer
made good. j. w. Lucas, Jeweler.
Il carry the largest line of rockers,
diring chairs, extension tables, center
tables, chamber sp'ts, odd dressers,
ohif 'niers, in fact, everything in the
hEe of furniture, of any dealer In the
county. Come in, look them over anC
get my prices before buying. Otto OF.
tehon.
Hook and ladder wagons, fire en-
gines, automobiles, trains, steam en-
gines, banks, toy tea sets, tin dishes
tops, toy sad irons. tool chests, rocking
horses, horns. toy bedroom sets, blocks
AUTHORS, dominoes. dolls, books, etc,
and many other things suitable fol
Christmas presents at Davis drug
store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15

Visit the 10c store when in town.
You will find the bargains at the
10c store.
Fine candies at 10c per pound at
the 10c store.
A little more than a week till the
glad Christmas time.
Finest line of candies and mixed
nuts at Lindemann's.
A limited supply of Pewaukee ap-
pies 81 25 per barrel at Lindemann's.
Don't forget to leave your order
for piece Of the big cheese at Thomp-
sons.
Fred Lieurance of Stanley. South
Dakota, is here visiting relatives and
friends.
VIII do sewing by the day. In
Quire of Mabel Pierce, first house north
of Christian church.
Lars Larson of North Dakota was
a guest of his brother, Andrew Larson
of this city last week.
Garland -four is made from Da-
kota hard wheat Nothing better. 81 so
per sack at w. F. Lindemann Co.'S.
Albert Krause of La Crosse was a
CENSOR visitor yesterday. Until re-
Gently Mr.. Krause was resident of
Chaseburg.
j. Matt Allen, chief-of-police in his
present home city of Redfeld, South
Dakota, made days stay with rela-
tives and friends in Viroqua since our
last issue.
When ordering -four from your
grocer specify "Excello"--the kind
with parrot on the sack. ''It speakg
for itself" All grossrs have il. Them
son Keller Mill.
Merchant A. u. Curry Of Valley,
after transacting business in La Crosse
on Friday and Saturday of last week,
arrived in the city last Monday for a
short visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. r. Curry.
An error crept into the full page
bill just issued from the CENSOR job
rooms for the three Williams block
stores. Under the heading Gifts for
Father, the prices in first two cigar
items should read 81. 90 each.
The continued rise in the price of
butter has brought an increased de-
mand in New York City for oleomar-
garine, according to the collector Of
internal revenue there. The best fancy
butter is now selling for about AZ cents
a pound there, while olemargarine is
retailed at Is cents or less pound.
-Viroqua's merchants are all astir
WITH the near approach of Christmas. and
the varied lines of goods, in their COM
pleteness of detail, tastiness Of display,
is goodly sight and tempting, surely.
Following are list of those who are
displaying their seasonable offerings In
the columns of the CENSOR: w. r.
Lindemann Co, Martin & Kuebler, F.
N. Towner, Cofiand & Ellefson, The
Fair Saving Store, Brown Music Co,
Stoll & Groves, r. r. Gohde & Co., P.
Bouffisur, h. E. Rcgers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
=OBITUARY5

Mrs. John Drake died at her residence at Man
ming, December Sth, after an Illness OF about q
week with pneumonia, She leaves husband and
Ave small children. Funeral services were 10 be
held at Folsom last Saturday.
At the residence Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
ARA Cudgeon, Irma Bernice. December 3. aged
consumption. Interment took place at Salem
church. services conducted by Rav. Durfce.
On the seco ,d instant at her long home near
Folsom passed to the world beyond one Of the
well-known pioneer mothers Of our county. Mrs.
Susanna Berge, aged 50 years. She was native
Of Norway. coming 10 this country with the hus-
aRo. Her life was devoted 20 the service of her
family and nainhbors and she win be mourned
with affectonate regard. Mra. Berge Ia survived
by two sons and three daughters. one OF these
being Torger Bergc. late county treasurer. Fun
eraI conducted by Pastor Finstad and burial at
Kickapoo church December Q.
On November so. Thomas Albert Brott son Of
cisrs..es and Cora Brott, aged years and 8
Aberdeen. South Dakota, 70 his heavenly home
His life has been one Of much suffering. Two
years ago he had very critical operation and for
months We were watching over him expecting he
might be taken but God IN his infinite goodness
spared him 60 little longer and his sweet little
acts and sayings have entwined our hearts with
memories that time can not effaces and while our
hearts are sad. we can say Thy viii oh God not
ours be done. our loss is hia gain. He leaves to
mourn his caa father and mother, two little sis-
tiers. grandparents. aunts. uncles ard many relA-
tivea and friends That dread disease diphtheria
entered the home and took theiitte bud OF promise
The body waa laid TO rest In Aberdeen. s.gR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
New Blood Recruited and EnIisted

From headquarters of the Wisconsin
National Guard have come orders to
DIR. w. NJ. Trowbride one of the sur
geons, to enlist for Third Regiment a
a half-dozen young men for hospital
corps service at the annual encampment
of the regiment. In accordance there
with Surgeon TrowbrIdge has enlisted
for the work, and they will be sworn
into the state service, p. S. Curtis,
Harry X. Blythe, VIII B. Glenn, Henry
Helgesou, La Vert,e Slack and Chas.
A. Porter. all young men of this city.
This is another honor accorded Viroqua
in connection with the soldiery Of the
state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
Resumption Of Mining Operations

The CENSOR is advised that fresh
agitation is on for re-opeDing and OPP
cratic, of the copper mine on the farm
of sInes 2. Allen, near Avalanche. It
is reported that new organization has
beei affected to prosecute the work
with corporation name Of the Prairie
du Chen Mining Company, and that
matters have progressed beyond the
prospective stage with inG. cations of
real activity and business. We hope it
is nore than the usual winter fervor
and speculation that has prevailed there
IL past years. That there is mineral
of good quality and plenty of it in that
region has long been apparent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
First publication December ib 1906.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE


GTATE OF WISCONSIN, IN CIRCUIT COURT
- for Vernon county.
Carrie Tannert, plaintiff. vs. William Selbach.
William Randolph Dona Randolph his wife. John
Cox and orpha Cox his wife, defendants.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue Of q judy
mentOf foreclosure and sale rendered by SAT-
court In the above entitled action on the 9Th day
of December. A. d. 1903 / shall the 3ist day o.
January. 1910 at the hour Of ten o'clock in the
forenoon of that day at the east entrance door Of
the Vernon county court house in the city OF Viro-
qua, Vernon county. Wisconsin, offer for sale and
cell at public auction 10 the highest bidder for
cash the following described real estRte situated
In Vernon county Wisconsin. and described in
said judgment as follows. to-wlts
The southeast quarter Of the southeast quarter
OF section nine and all the weat one-hah OF the
southwest quarter Of the southwest quarter Of
section ten. all in township thirteen. north Of
range two. west and containing sixty acres more
or 1eas according 10 the government survey.
Dated December i4th. 1903
c. o. HEIGEsoN. Sheriff Of Vernon county.
Clancey a Loyerud, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
tFrom the HiIlsboro ssntryl

Ed Hammer has been spending a few
days in Minneapolis.
Frank Picha and Ed. Sebranek have
opened up hardware store at Dilly.
Ed Solem of Wood went to Madison
to take the short course in agriculture
Lutte T. Purdy haa been on the sick
list for a week or more and has been
unable to be at his jewelrY store all OF
the time.
Schaller Brothers delivered sixteen
seven months pigs, that weighed S90C
and brought 1902, 25.
The James II. Shr~ rm located
in Greenwood tow IN was sold al
public auction by Deputy Sheriff Elias
Fox. The farm contains 102 acres anC
was bought by j. f. Shreve one Of tbs
heirs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-12-15
Exnre,.ion of Anprsei.tion

We, the members of his family wish
to thank the friends and neighbors and
members of the Masonic order Of Gays
Mills, who so kindly assisted US in the
sickness and death of our father, the
late Samson Turner.
MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY