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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Wins Notable Test GaSe

ing liquors" and that the sale of liquors,
though malt and containing some al
cohol, could not be held to violate the
statute prohibiting the sale of ''intoxi-
eating liquors" Judge O'Neill, on the
trial in the circuit court, adopted the
view of the prosecuting attorney, de-
ciined to receive evidence showing the
liquor to be Notwithstanding, and
gave to the jury instructions prepared
by Mr. Bennett exclusively and which
practically directed the verdict of gull
ty which followed. The case was then
appealed TO the supreme court where
MIR. Bennett again represented the
state in the preparation of the brief
and the oral argumept.
Upon the whole the case attracts
wide attention, is of national impor-
tance and no doubt viii be regarded as
"a cause celebre throughout the country.
II will make for the general enforce
ment of the law and effectively closes
all loop holes against escape of the il
licit liquor seller.
Not only is the prosecuting official
entitled to public appreciation for duty
performed but the county may congrat-
ulate itself that its legs affairs are in
the safe keeping of a vigorous, honest
and able lawyer. The decision increases
our confidence in the enforcement of
law and the integrity Of our courts.
1t is needless to add that the conduct
of our townsman, G. j. Smith, in buy
ing the liquor that an effective test
case might be had, was the part of a
good citizen, as was also the fair and
lawyerlike method assumed by Attor-
ney C. w. Graves in the defense of
the accused.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

J. Henry Bennett, district attorney
for Vernon county, has achieved well
deserved distinction as a prosecutor on
numerous occasions. Ii remained for
him to attract more than statewide at
iention until last week when the Su-
preme Court of Wisconsin placed it's
seal of judicial approval on his inter
probation and enforcement Of the
local option liquor statute. Mr.. Ben
nett's construction of the law in that
regard was considered unique in legal
circles.
The decision is of the greatest import
ance, effectively declaring the sale of
so-called f'two per cent " outlawed in
Wisconsin, enabling the court to prac-
tically direct verdict of guilty, and
declaring that the sale of ''malt liquor,
whether intoxicating or not, violates
the law. For many years district at
torneys, as well as numerous courts,
have acted upon the assumption in this
and other states that in order to con.
vict persons for the sale of malt bever-
ages, other than beer, and containing
slight alcoholic content, that the jury
must pass upon and find the liquid to
be intoxicating. This was often inn
pOSslOlS WiSn INC iiquoF was SSileIa,ty
not Intoxicating in fact. Mr.. Bennett
contended that all malt liqours, waeth-
er Intoxicating or not, were within the
purview of the statute, that no question
of fact was involved for the jury to
pass upon, but that the case presented
a pure question of law, and that the
law conclusively deemed such liquors as
were sold to constitute violation. The
defense contended that the laws were
directed against the sale of ''intoxicat-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
DESIGNATE DAY OF PRAISE
President and Governor Recommend
Usual Observance

President Taft was a little late in
making his Thanksgiving proclamation.
1t appeared on Monday and he names
Thursday the 25th.
Wisconsin, executive follow d
promptly with the following:
'It is well to have rich, full life,
and for its attainment it is good now
and then to pause and consider our cir
eumstances, to review our resources,
and to plan for their greater effective
ness. In the providence of Nature, we
are now rich in the fruits of the year
Commercial and industrial prosperity
have returned. Peace and good will
toward each other abide with US, and
we are working harmoniously together
for the realization of our material, So
cial and spiritual ideals. 1t is fitting
that we should give day to the ap-
probation of what we have, and TO
planning for the future.
Therefore, by authority of law, and
in harmony with the proclamation of
the president of the United States, |,
j. o. Davidson, governor Of the state
of Wisconsin, designate Thursday, Nov
ember 25th, as Thanksgiving Day. and
recommend that its usual custom be OBJ
served throughout tie state. :"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
CHURCH NOTES

Ladies' aid society of Brookvile are
going 10 give Thanksgiving supper at
the Brookville church on November IS.
Everyoi4e invited.
Ladies' aid society of the Christian
church postponed the oyster supper Of
last week to Thursday evening of this
week. They will serve supper at the
church parlors from to O'Clock.
Ladies aid society of the Christian
church will be entertained by Mrs. Geo.
Morrison and Mrs. A. c. Morrison, Jr.,
Friday afternoon, November 10, at the
home of the latter.
Services on the Springyille circuit
are as follows: Liberty Pole II a. m;
Rockville 3 p. m; Springville 7:30
r. m.
Rev. G. r. Sybilrud will preach at
the Christian church in this city on
Sunday next at 800 p. m.
Rev. jacobson will begin Saturday
school q. the parsonage next Saturday,
at 1000 o'clock in the forenoon.
Confirmation services will occur at
the Franklin church next Sunday MORN
ing at l0:30.
Thanksgiving services will be held in
the Franklin church at 1870 on Thanks
giving morning, after which the ladies'
aid society of the church will serve
dinner at Albert Morkri's at Folsom.
A chicken supper will be served in
the vestry Of the Congregational church
next Friday, November 19, beginning at
5 o'clock. Price twenty-five cents.
Services at the Synod West Coon
Prairie church next Sunday forenoon.
No choir rehearsal at Synod parson.
age Thursday evening as announced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

John Dawson was born in Belmont
county, Ohio, Or March 10. 1882, of
Scoteh-Irish parentage. When he was
with whom his childhood was spent,
moved to Morgan county of the same
state. He received his education in
the common schools of pioneer dis
trict of Ohio and attended the Lewis
Academy at Albany of that state for
three years. After finishing school he
engaged in teaching school in his native
state. On account of failing health he
emigrated to Wisconsin in 1854 and
found health and permanent home in
Viroqua, then hamlet consisting of
only a few buildings. In this new
country he latared with his hands at any
work that offered, taught school in
many districts in the vicinity and short
ly established himself in the mercan-
tile business in Niroqua. In 1866 he
established a branch store on Coon
Prairie, near the residence of Mrs. Thos.
Thompson, and here he took his bride,
Martha Ady Dawson, in October, 1856.
With the exception Of few months
spent on Coon Prairie during the win
ter Of 1867 the deceased was resi-
dent of Viroqua.
In the great tornado of 1866 he was
so seriously injured that the physicians
despaired of his life, but he Gid recover
partial health From That thue he was
a semi-invalid and suffered much pain
which was most uneCpsp plainingly en-
dured In 1870 his physicians advised
him to quit the mercantile business and
keep out Of doors as much as possible.
A. hsa col 10
store and devoted his entire time to
the business of insurance which he had
already established For the next
twenty yaars he spent much of his time
travelling in Vernon and adjoining eoun-
ties, but since the early nineties he has
done no work outside of our city. For
many years he has been in very feeble
health, but he kept his interest in the
community and the worlds progress
and was able to be at his office until o
few weeks ago.
He was town superintendent Of schools
in an early day, for many years village
and city treasurer and for several terms
member of the school board, He was
a charter member of the Church OF
Christ here and was trustee at the
time Of his death. The only fraternity
to which he belonged was the Odd sel-
lows. He was one Of the oldest resi-
dents and his influence had always been
used for promotion Of the best interests
of the community
His death occurred on Wednesday
morning, November 10, 1909, at his
home ia this city, and the funeral was
held at the same place on Friday after
noon, services conducted by Rev. p. ID.
NcCallum Of the Church Of Christ. He
is survived by his widow, Martha Ady
Dawson, and his three children, Miles
NJ. Of New York City, Lucy r. and
John J. M. of this city, and by two
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
A Prominent Country Wedding

A marriage Of note to the community
where the principals and their friends
reside occurred at the Synod church
near Folsom, November 3, when Mr..
Tell G. Hooverson led to the altar Miss
Martha Steyelingson, Rev II. Smeby
Of this city performing the ceremony in
the presence Of large gathering Of
relatives, friends and neighbors. Fol
lowing the formal ceremony reception
was held and dinner served at the
Stevelingson home, where all was merry
for the day and late into the night.
The happy young couple are members
Of two of the most prominent families
Of northern Crawford county and the
family connections extend into different
sections Of Vernon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
GONE BUT NOT FoRGoTTEN
Baker H. o. Hessen Shakes viroaaa's
Dust Off His Shons

His numerous Viroqua creditors are
wondering as to the whereabouts Of II.
O. Heggen. late proprietor Of The New
White bakery In this city. On We'd
nesday Of last week he folded his tent
like an Arab and departed from the
city's gates, and the air was soon rent
with the cries Of those upon whom he
had inflicted pecuniary loss BY means
of unpaid store bills, borrowed money,
etc, Heggen IL said to have gotten
away with a considerable amount of
money. BY means of loan the Tinro
regiment is stung for 800, HegRS1 haT-
ing enlisted With the boys rs eo0k.
The delinquent came to this city frDin
Chicago fast summer Pleasant and
affable in address. Of good appearance
he easily incatisted himself into the
good will or our citizens. The rest you
know
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
To Study AaricuIture

Chris. Stegne of Viroqua has n
gistered for the first years study Of
the fourteen weeks short course at the
college Of agriculture, University Of
Wisconsin, which opens December T.
Those from this county who attended
last year and who are expected TO re-
turn. for the second years work are:
y. NJ. Cade, Albert OAKLAND w. II. Me-
Clurg Of Viroqua, F. b. Christianson Of
De Soto; Selrner Lier and Peter Strom-
stad Of Coon Valley; Edward Solem Of
WOneBoc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
SOarks Cause Farm y;re

The Cashton Record says that sparks
from the railroad engine set fire TO a
large tobacco shed just north Of West
by, Saturday night, which burned TO
the ground with all its contents 2. a
tobacco crop, machinery and grain.
Peter Sviggum was the owner of all ex-
cept the grain, which belonged TO Law
renee Grimsrud. A fair insurance was
carried
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
WILL BUILD Nsw COUNTY JAIL
Board Of Supervisors Votes $4,000 for
That Purpose

During this afternoons session the
board of supervisors voted. that $40, 900
be appropriated for the Building of a
new county Jail. Notification by the
state board of control that our penal
institution had been condemned as un-
safe and unsanitary hastened action on
this measure. The vote stood twenty
for and thirteen against.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

wish to announce that | will open a
five and ten cent store in the north
room of the Tate building at 1000 a. M,
Saturday, November goth. Many real
bargains at prices ranging from to
25 cents. Everybody is welcome to in
spect my stock. Yours for patronage,
THEo. JOHNSON, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Mrs. C. M. Morrison spent the fore
part Of the week with her son, G. G.
Coe, at Cashton.
Always new and entertaining are
the pictures at the Electric theater.
Friday and Saturday evenings win be
worth your attendance. Don't miss
them.
While assisting in stringing cable
one day last week Manager win Law
ton Of the local telephone exchange suf-
fered injuries that caused him 70 take
an enforced vacation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Rev. &. E. Buffers has been
appointed by the executive com
mfttee Of the Wisconsin Anti-tu-
berculOsis association TO take
charge of the Christmas stamp
sale in Viroqua and vicinity. He
will have the stamps ready for
sale on November 29th. No san
er or worthier method Of dispens-
ing charity was ever invented.
Help by buying a large supply Of
stamps to stamp out cousump-
tion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

A meeting will be held in the city OF
Viroqua on Monday, November 22, al
100 p. m. for the purpose of organizing
to build farmers warehouse in the
city of Viroqua. All persons interested
in the above enterprise are cordially in
vited to attend.
ID. o. MAHoNEY, President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Equity State Officers

At the state convention, American
Society of Equity, recently held at
Chippewa Falls, the following gentle
men were elected officers for the en-
suing year:
President-Ira NJ. J. Chrys. Hudson.
Yice-Presidsnt-A. II. Hunt. Bloomer.
Treasurer George o. Moen, Madison.
Secretary NJ Wes. Tubbs, Madbnn.
Directors-A. Slaughter. Dunn Co.; Judge D..
.. Mahoney. Vernon Co; and II. q. Tank Mara
thon Co. Daily Independent, I'll lrsday, Nov. 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Are You Boo,tina Both7

A good newspaper builds up town;
why not help build up the newspaper?
There is no better advertisement in the
world than good newspaper. A newp-
paper is the barometer Of the towns
fnductry. Are you boosting both?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
AUCTION sALE

On Saturday next, on the O. r. Hill
farm one mile east of Viroqua, Geo. X.
Nuzum viii sell at auction his live stock,
farm machinery, vehicles, hay, corn,
oats, barley, cream separator, etc
Sale begins at 1000 a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Rsai.tsrsd Hartford, for Sale

have about 30 head Of registered
Hereford cattle, consisting ofbulls, cows
and heifers, which will sell at my
farm one half mile east of Viola. 1t Is
all high class stock. Call on or write to,
DELBERT GROVES, Viola.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

IStSf Il. NSlSOn uI 0aSnCOH, WIS
elected chairman Of the board of super
visors at the convening of the Monroe
county session. He has been member
for many years, representing the village
in which he has resided since it was es-
tablished as town.
Jack Loveless, rural carrier on one
of the Viola routes, lost horse that
had endured long service in the postal
work. She was the first animal TO take
out Uncle Sans burden on the initial
route established there and has seen
continuous service from that day till
her death.
MIR. and Mrs. James Morrow eele-
brated in quiet way their fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary at their De Soto home
on Friday last. Respectively seventy
five and seventy-one years of age they
are still hale and hearty. longtime and
respected residents of this county.
At the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union county convention recently
were named for the ensuing year: Pres
ident, .drs. ]. w. Thayer Of Viroaua;
Vice-President, Nellie Backus of On
tario; Recording Secretary. Mrs. Cora
Honaker of jefferson town; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. p. H. 0ftedahl of
Viroaua; Treasurer, Mrs. K. II. Dyer
of De Soto. Twenty new members
were added to De Soto local union at
the meeting.
At Victory a queer death came to a
calf owned by Mrs. Angel. The ami
NAL checked on a potato. In the same
neighborhood John Johnson lost horse
and calf.
During herrecent visit TO this county
Mrs. Jackson Silbaugh organized local
w. G. T. U. societies at Coon Valley
and Stoddard. Few If any of the vii
lagos of the county but now have an
organization of this character.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Sims will learn with regret that they
have disposed of their farm in the town
of Bergen and have determined to seek
western home, with the state of
Oregon as an objective point. Mr..
Sims has long been one of the leading
farmers and citizens of the town Of
Bergen and his wife is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Henry of this city.
After visiting relatives and friends in
the vicinity of Readstown for num-
Der of months, Andrew Fjosne, John
and Louis Lerem have taken their de-
parture for their native country of
Norway.
John l.. Pettygrove, gaining light on
the dairy problems and tbs profits to be
derived therefrom, is adding TO his land
possessions in the town Of Kickapoo
and has also placed thereon three full
blood Jersey cows secured from the
herd of O. l.. Buchanan.
Captain T. B. Marsden, one Of the
brave defenders of Uncle Sam in the
dark days of civil strife, has responded
to the last trumpet call, having died at
Ontario on the oath Of October, at the
age of seventy-five. CAPTAIN Marsden
was born in England and came to the
United States in early youth. He raised
company and entered the service with
Cornnanv X 9gth Wiaconsin inluutaerR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Ernre.,ion Of Graiitade

The family Of the late J. 7. Olson
desire to thank their many friends and
neighbors who 80 kindly assisted them
deEing the illness and death of their
rather. OLSON FAMILY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
AN AWFUL NINE HORROR
Abort Three Hundred WorImsn Loss
Their Lives

Ia a soft coal mine near C1erry,
Illinois, a fire broke out last Saturday
that prevented more than three hun
dred men from reaching the surface.
II IS feared all perished. Rescue par
ties have not been able to enter the
mine on account Of fire and foul gases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Estrayed from the Sam Hendrickson
farm two and one-hal1 miles west Of vi
roqua,a yearling Hereford bull, white
headed. Anyone knowing whereabouts
of said animal, please notify CENSOR
Cftao
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

y
ris of Chico, California.
All business houses were closed dur
ing the funeral and the county board
Of supervisors adjourned their session
and attended in body.
TRIBUTE
The death of John Dawson, although
not unexpected to those familiar with
his enfeehlsd condition, was, the writer
is sure, no less shock to the commun-
ity where he had so long lived and
faithfully labored. The unwelcome an
nouncement Of his going has impressed
me with the truth of the old axiom
that the young may die and the old
must die But men of such rare char
acter and correct life and example new
er live long enough. During an inti-
mate personal and business acquaintance
of twenty-four years have never ceas-
ed TO admire as an exemplary spirit
this man Of high ideals well performed
in his own sexemplitication of them. 1t
will ever be sweet remembrance with
me to cherish his memory. A pioneer
among those who biazed the way and
laid the foundations for coming gener-
ations, he did his part manfully, duti-
fully. As an early teacher, a church,
man, a business man, counselor of
those who sought correct advice, and
comforter 60 the unfortunate, it Is no
fulsorue word of speech to say that he
measured Up as nearly TO the preceptg
Of the Golden Rule as we shall fnd in
our day and age.
As neighbor and friend John Daw-
sog filed the exacting dimensions, He
was ever cheery, cordial, happy. Sim
Pile in his tastes lived the simple, pure
life. He loved children. These are
virtues that portray the good man. He
did many kindnesses to many people
the sum of them would amount to more,
relatively, than many who profess great
public benefactions. His counsel was
a safe guide, and many sought and fol-
lowed It. 1t cost them nothing but the
asking. His pleasures were of the in
nocent kind, and he enjoyed them
greatly 1t is pleasant thought to
believe that his reward will certainly
be that Of the Just.
Truly good man has gone from our
community. He will be missed, surely,
but the influence of life that was
clean and manly will be an inspiration
and help to those who were his con-
temporaries who survive him and to
those who follow the example he left.
/ am prompted to write these few
words in memory of friend and
good man. If they were not said, or
written, there would be no less sorrow
among those who knew him or of adj
miration for his many excellences Of
character. o. G. NJ.
Madison, November ID.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Notice

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not TO hunt on the farm commonly
known as the Hinkst farm, in town Of
Franklin. JANE HINKsT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Towerville roller mills will grind buck
wheat for one week, commencing No
vember 22nd. No other grain viii be
ground during that time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

brothers, Joseph w. Baker Of Fenton,
Louisiana, and F. Nj. Baker of this
city, and two sisters, DIR. H. ] Baker
of Quincy, Illinois, and Mrs Lydia Har-
ris of Chico, California.
All business houses were closed dur
ing the funeral and the county board
of supervisors adjourned their session
and attended in body.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
ROUND AND ABOUT us

Peter E. Nelson of Cashton, was
elected chairman of the board of super
visors at the convening of the Monroe
county session. He has been member
for many years, representing the village
in which ne has resided since it was es-
tablished as a town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Jack Loveless, rural carrier on one
of the Viola routes, lost horse that
had endured long service in the postal
work. She was the first animal TO take
out Uncle Sans burden on the initial
route established there and has seen
continuous service from that day till
her death
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17
Short News Stories of Interest,
licked Up by Censor Reporters from Various Sources
NOW AND THE FUTURE

Not what we have, but what we use;
Not what we see. but what We choose
These are the things that mar or bless
The sum of human happiness.
Not what we take. but what We give;
Not as we pray, but as we live
These are the things that make for peace,
Both now and after time shall cease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

John l.. Pettygrove, gaining light on
the dairy problems and tbs profits to be
derived therefrom, is adding TO his land
possessions in the town Of Kickapoo,
and has also placed thereon three full
blood Jersey cows secured from the
herd of o. l.. Buchanan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrow eele-
brated in quiet way their fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary at their De Soto home
on Friday last. Respectively seventy
five and seventy-one years of age they
are still hale and hearty, longtime and
respected residents of this county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-11-17

After visiting relatives and friends in
the vicinity of Readstown for num-
Der of months, Andrew Fjosne, John
and Louis Lerem have taken their de-
parture for their native country Of
Norway.