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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
HloH SCHOOL NOTES

At the preliminary debates held Mon
day night the following students We're
selected to meet Tomah high school IN
a discussion Of the "open shop" ques
ton Kenneth Smith, Geor.. Hauee,
Herman Root, Eunicc Hayes, Harry
Blythe and Earl Arlington Paul Dahl
and Albon Lindemaun are alternates.
I'm observance Of lincoln's birthday.
programs viii be presented Friday
afternoon in each grade and in the high
school Visitors viii lie cordially wei
come. The Third Regiment band will
play at the high school
Students of the high school are pre-
pairing a program to be presented al
the evening session of the farmers in-
stitute. next week, Thursday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
FRIDAY NEXT A LEGAL HOLIDAY
One Hundredth Anniversary Of Lincoln's
Birth Observed

The state legislature, by enactment.
has made the centennial Of Abraham
Lincoln's birth legal holiday in Wis
cousin, which falls on Friday, February
18th. In accordance Herewith, Gov
ernor Davidson, on ycstcoAay, issued
the following proclamation:
One hundred years ago on Il e twelfth
Of this month, IN a rud, log cabin in
Kentucky, amid dire poverty, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN was born.
Among the great characters Of an
cient 1r modern times none will occupy
a more e. .ited position nor command
the generation of mankind in larger
measure, than this man, whose humble
origin gave such little promise Of grand
achievement.
The world now recognizes that Chis
plain citizen of loWly birth was the
chosen instrument of God safely to
guide our nation through the most
perilous Of storms and give freedom 70
a race that had been in bondage for
more than two and one-half centuries.
The character Of Lincoln will be an
inspiration for all time. Those who ac-
cept his life as thcr model, and his
principles as their creed cannot be other
than moot exemplary citizens.
1t is most fitting that this anniver-
sary bc marked hy special observance,
that his virtues may oc emphasized and
his memory cherished
Now therefore. I, j. .. Davidson.
Governor oi the State of Wisconsin, If
accord with public sentiment and law
recently enacted by the legislature
earnestly recommend that on Friday
February twelfth, nineteen hundred anr
nine. the people Of this commonwealth
observe the birth of Abraham Lincoln
hy such exercises In the public schools
and other places. as may he appropriate,
to the occasion. and that in con ymplat
iug the character of Lincoln, oar peo
pie may dedicate Themselves to tht
furtherance OF the work in which b.,
had SO large and noble a part.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
pisraelrs wife.

Lady Beaconsield was an enthusl-
astic symrathizer with her husband in
all his interests anl was devoted TO
him. when In the commons he was
constantly at work and gave himself
little rest. Tie used to dine late at
night aud very sparingly. Once, refer
ring to this hasty dinner and assiduous
attendance. l said to Lady Beacons-
Geld that could not understand how
he kept going "Ah. but" She answer
ed. Il always have supper for him
when he comes home. and lights,
lights, plenty Of lights. Dizzy always
likes lights. and then he tells me eY-
erything that has happened In the
house. aud then l clap him on TO bed"
-Blackwool $ Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Before pressing the trousers brush
them thoroughly. then fold the same
together, lay on a board and brush
brush Make a light suds of white
soap ahl water, wiring out a cloth that
has no lint and spread over the trou-
sers. Now with hot iron press hard
up as far as the bottom of the peck
cts. making the crease the same front
and back. Take off the cloth and
brush again to remove any shine and
raise the nap These are the direc-
lions given by an expert presser
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
nrath d ) yen,table couple

An unusual and sad coincidence oc-
Cured in our city this week in the
death Of Jesse and Martha Garrett, al
old and highly respected pioneer couple.
both diving from pneumonia. Mr.. Gar
rett pressed away Monday morning At
the advanced age of IS years, Smonths
and - days. Mrs. Garrett was called
to her eternal rest this morning. being
r wears. 10 months and days cid
The CENSOR will publish a suitable
obituary of this venerable couple next
week.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon Thursday at the home
NJ clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
WEALTH OF THE FARM, STOCK AND DAIRY

Nothing vii! contribute more to a
healthy interest and beneficial uplift in
general farming, stock raising, and the
domestic side of life than can be at
tanned at the institutes and coohIng
schools to be held in our county next
week. Take an interest in making
them all that they should be in attend
ance.
Albert Bloom of Big Foot has dairy
Of nine cows that have paid him S87. SO
apiece the past year from the milk
yield. Delavan Republican.
Clarence S. Bishop of Retreat has
just completed a course of study at the
dairy department of the college of
agriculture at tue university.
Experiments are being made for the
purpose of perfecting a method of max
ing paper out of corn stalks. This will
greatly increase the income of the farm
If it is a success, for the stalks after
the corn is picked off is worth SIS a ton.
At the state breeders meeting held
at Madison last week, former Secretary
Of State Houser. in the course of pa
Ter on horse raising, took pretty good
sized fling at the automobile craze, say
ing no lover of horse would tolerate
gasoline automobile.
A. +. Shaner, formerly of Viroqua,
now a horuy-handed farmer of Red
Mound, had COW slip on the ice and
fall and iujure herself so severely as to
produce death.
At the annual meeting of the Retreat
Gre merry association J. l.. Davis was
elected president; C. C. Bishop, vice
president: j. II. Jordan, secretary; F..
b. Hyde, treasurer; Peter r nice, di-
rector. The other directors who held
over are: George B~oadhead and W.
r. White. The creamery had liberal
run Of business last season and a gen
erous output.
The Record reports that Mrs. Chas.
Boehmer of Cashton handed that paper
"a statement of account kept by her
during the past year of q chickens.
She sold 10 dozens of eggs, which
netted ST. 3; she saved for family use
66 dozen, worth $40 so; total amount
$27.83. She paid out for feed S14.40;
balance Sl3.43. Each hen produced a
profit of nearly 64c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
How to Render Paper Eireproof.

To make paper fireproof. whether
written, printed. painted or stamped,
as for haugings. dip 1t In strong alum
water-a saturated solution-and dry
thoroughly. Test after the first DIP
ping, If it burns dip and dry again,
Neither color nor quality VIII be in the
least Affection the contrary rather
improved. Title deeds and insurance
policies can lee protected In this way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Pictures should he hung as nearly
dat against the wall as is possible and
not tipped forward at various eagles
with the wall II is best 10 use two
hooks so that two vertical pieo "s Of
wire win appear instead of the tria2-
gular one. which appears when but
one hook is used The effect If more
artistic and restful in a room where
the pictures are hung vertically
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
Not His Destination.

A steamer WAS stopped ia the mouth
OF the river owing 10 a deaSe sca fog.
An old lady inquired of the captain
the cause af the delay
"Caa't see up the river. replied the
captain.
But / can see the stars overhead, +"
continued the ole lady,
Yes. but until the boilers bust we
Amt agoiug th2s way .r-Manchesser
Guardian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
NOTICE ON WATER TAX

All persons IN arrears on water tax
from january LIST to July }st, 1893. are
hereby notified that such tax must Toe
paid before March 18th, Accounts tor
water 5aN remaining unsettled on said
date will be referred to the city council
RespectfU y,
AMIYND bEILANp, Treasurer
Office in Hotel Fortney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
Concerning His kissing of Her.

Concerning His Kissing of Her.
Only one person with a mean dis
position would have figured out this
little prose poem. 1t runs as follows:
Which do you think is the greatest
slur?
DID he kiss her?
Did HE kiss her?
Did he KISS her?
Or.
Did he kiss HER?-Cleveland News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
Rig Farn Bare.ins Hern

We offer for sale on liberal terms the
following Vernon county farms.
The three Harris farms Of 80 acres,
and three sets of buildings.
the Winfield Stevenson farm of 100
acres, and 10 acres OF good timber.
The Summer Mcleea farm consisting
Of lS0 acres
The Ole RUdsor farm consisting of
$40 acres with ~. 000 worth Of buildings
ON Same at very G. price.
STOII a CHASE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
: OBITUARY

On January 29th at the family home occurred
the death of Mrs Arnie Peterson. of Brush
Creeks oldest settlers She was born in Norway
in the year 1888 and at the age of p came to this
country. The first year of her residence in this
country the deceased was welded to Arnie Peter
son. and together they settled in Brush Creek
valley on the farm where she recently died.
When death called Mrs. Peterson she had reached
the age Il IS years. months and days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
The Great Need.

Miss Dolly. you know the old ad-
tge'--
Il don't want to hear anything about
add-ages," she Interrupted What wa
girls want IS some subtract-ages." -
Woman's Home Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
TOBACCO NOTES

Tobacco deliveries are still coming in
at lively rate. Owing to the uniform
good quality Of the leaf the warehouses
are able to operate with minimum sized
forces.
The purpose of the Union Tobacco
society, lately organized at Louisville,
is to control the tobacco crops raised in
Kentucky, Indiana and Wisconsin. The
different socities affiliated with the new
organization will make an effort to get
all the growers in so that no sales can
be made except through the head
quarters Of the society. If this is sue
cessfully accomplished no tobacco man
ufacturer in the country, independent
or otherwise, viii be able to purchase
Kentucky, Indiana or Wisconsin tobec-
co without dealing with the executive
board. Prices viii not huctuate, but
will be fixed by the officers of the Union
society in accordance with the different
grades when the crops are in and the
buyer must conform to those prices or
go without the product. Reporter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Miss Slack has musical domino
party for her class this week Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. DANES of Dell
were guests at the home of S. R. Curry,
Thursday and Friday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Soisa wife of Alex Currier passed away a
their home in the town of Clinton. January 25th
aged TS years. She was born in Illinois, coming t.
Vernon county in 1852. Besides husband. two
daughters and son Mrs. Currier leaves y grand
children and five great grandchildren.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

]. H. f. Packard. Cashier of the above-named
bank. do solemnly that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
ii. E. PACKARD. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of February. 1909. S. X. POLLARD.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest: Fl. F. PRocroR H. p PRoc-
TOR Jr.. r. j. RosENFElp. Directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
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MAR RED

At the home Of l.. Fl. Burns in Viola occurred
the marriage of their daughter Ncii.e A. Burns
TO Charles NJ, Montgomery. of La Fargo. Robert
Parker. justice Of the peace. officiating
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

In putting up leather betting be sure
to place the hair side next to the pull
icy 1t not only clings to the pulley
better. but will wear much longer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Can use carload of hlockv farm
horses Bring them to Niroqua Friday
and Saturday. February z and r.
Il. J, JENNINGS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
cHuRcn NorEs

Rev. o. Andersen. finance agent for
Usages lutheran Synod. will preach in
the Franklin church next Sundsy morn
ing at II o cloek.
The b. Il. society OF the Christian
church viii meet at ] \, Nelson $
Thursday, February 18th.
Miss Slack gives the class work
extra with each lesson. See her.
DR.. j. ". Barus. formerly physi-
clan az Viola. died recently at his home
in Marshtield
N q; ThieEe Of Westby WIS among
DE, Censor office business callvrs. FRI
day,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
Wanted

LOST One black and tan female fox
hound; one red male, white legs, breast
and neck. information ading to their
recovery will be paid for by Lloyd KEEL
lar, Viroqua, Wis. silt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

LoST-0n main road south, an organ
stool and piano cover Finder will be
rewarded by returning same to the
Brown Music Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
BANK STATEMENT

No. 1929
ID EPORT or THE CONDITION OF THE
~ First Natiol al Bank at Viroqua. in the State
Of Wisconsin, at the close of business, February
9. 1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Albert Bloom of Big Foot has dairy
Of nine cows that have paid him S87 50
apiece the past year from the milk
Weld Delavan Republican.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10

Clarence S. Bishop of Retreat has
just completed course of study at the
dairy department of the college of
agriculture at tie university.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-10
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No Ad. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

For SAAE-A well improved farm Of
100 acres, fine buildings, two orchards,
for price and terms inquire of j. A.
Fetty, Viola, Wisconsin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-21
Gossip of Books and Writers

So keen is this generation on cen-
tenaries that such events are now cat
alogued in advance. The birth cente-
naries Of 1909 which have literary In
terest are as follows: Poe. January -,
and Darwin. February u. already
passed; Edward Fitzgerald. March 81
Kingslake. August 5. TennysOn. August
s; oliver Wendell Holmes. August 29i
w. L. Gladstone. December 20. Lord
Tennysons centenary is likely to be
celebrated very widely. We learn from
the Observer that the college council
OF Trinity. Cambridge. is discussing
a commemOration, bus the matter has
not assumed formal shape rs yet Is
has also been proposed TO erect a
statue OF the poet in London, which
probably will be a copy OF Thorny-
croft's statue. which IS 10 be placed
in the chapel OF Trinity
From Los Gatos comes the news
OF the death OF ". S. Harwood. authos
OF New Creations in Plant Life ths
account OF the work OF Luther Bur-
bank which was indorsed by Burbank
himself and which has had a wide
circulation. The book has already ap-
peared in Italian. a manuscript trans
lated into Spanish IS In existence on
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-21

new variations OF blackberries hap
pened in Burbank's garden. In fact,
the array of facts set forth In simple
scientific fashion is almost bewilder-
ing and 1t brings the conviction that
even the most enthusiastic admirers
Of Burbank have a meager idea of the
tremendous scope OF his accomplish
ments.
In his paper Kellogg emphasizes
and explains many of the processes by
which he works. He says of Burbanks 5
attitude:
He is wholly clear and convinced In
his own mind as to the inheritance OF
acquired characters. Acquired charac-
ters are inherited or / know nothing of
plant life he says. One might go on
for pages with specific conclusions or
deductions reached by Burbank on a
basis OF experience But 1t is true that
he has at his command the knowledge
of no new fundamental scientific prin-
ciples to give him advantage over us
And yet none of us have done what
Burbank has been able to do, although
many of us have tried"
The story OF the new walnut. as told
by Kellogg. Hs one Of the most start
ling. and tie fact that the Japanese
plum has played such a part in Bur
banks wsrk is an interesting fact pre-
sented. What Burbank has done to
paint the flowers, almost at will proves
him to be an artist as we'll as the man
who has positively made new food
stuffs.
Getting from this exploitation the
knowledge of the great expenditure OF
money needed to carry on Burbanks
work. and realizing how he mas worked
through 25 years handicapped for
needful money, there is special cause
for rejoicing that the Carnegie fund
stands back of these most important
years in the life OF this man who Is
scientific and theoretical in truth. but
who has busted himself. first OF all
with practical results. No better SUM
ming UP OF Burbank and his work. as
well as his position in the scientific
world could be made than by DR.. Jor-
dan. who. in closing. says:
Scientific men belong to many
classes; some observe, some compare.
some think and some carry knowledge
into action There is need for all kinds
and a place for all. With a broader
opportunity Burbank could have done a
greater variety of things and touched
life at more points: but, at the same
time. he would have lost something Of
his simple intensity and fine deiicacy
of touch--things which schools do not
always give and which too much con-
tact with men sometimes takes away.
Great men are usually men of simple.
direct sincerity of character. These
marks are found in Burbank. As sweet
straightforward and as unspoiled as a
child. always interested I'm the phenom-
ena OF nature and never seeking fame
or money or anything else for himself.
IL his place is outside the temple Of
science there are not many of the rest
of us who will be found fit to enter
This signally valuable book has been
published by A. NJ Robertson, a San
Francisco publisher and been we'll
printed and neatly decorated by the
Philopolis press. The illustrations are
photographs reproduced with a singu-
larIy good atmosphere. They add ex-
actlyi TO the text what the lay mind
needs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-21
"The Wild Geese"

Br Stanley ]. Weyman. author of "A Gentle
man of France Under the Red Robe
etc Published by Doubleday. Page & Co..
New York. Price $1.5o.
Not for an instant throughout this
stirring tale can one forget that Mr..
Weyman has written it. Every line
bears his imprint and he has lost no
particle Of his charm. He has an
nounced that he will write no more
stories. but IL he can still give us as
good as this his admirers will clamor
for more.
The scene of this romantic novel of
adventure is laid In Ireland in $780,
The Kerry coast was bleak, barren and
almost uninhabited except by band of
smugglers known as the Wild Geese
and they were as wild and ungovern-
able a lot as could well be imagined
To this same bleak coast there comes
Colonel John Sullivan, whose past
comes out during the progress of the
tale. He has led a most adventurous
life and his experiences have been ex-
citing as we'll as interesting. He was
IN Sweden when he received word that
a certain valuable estate on this coast
had been left to him in trust for his
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-21
Simeon TetIOw's Shadow"
b. Jennotte Lee author Of Uncle William
etc. Published by the Century compan
New AoFk. Price $3.50.

By Jennctte Lee author Of Uncle William"
etc. Published by the Century company,
New York. Price $50.
Simeon Tctlow was the president Of
the r. and Q. railroad. The story in
which he figures explains further:
1T might almost be said that he was
the road. It's minute ramifcations and
IT'S great divisions were hardly more
than the nerves and arteries that
threaded Simeon Tetlows thin frame.
And the orders that went out from the
tiny Office, high up in the big block,
were the play OF his fitting finger tips
upon the keyboard OF the whole clank
ing system. The tiny. shriveled figure
gave no hint Of the power that ticked
carloads OF livestock and human beings
TO their destination and laid its hand
upon roads half dead, or dying, or alive
and kicking, sweeping them gently into
the system. with hardly a gulp.'
il the book is to be taken as a rail-
road story it viii receive much criti-
cism. for even one who knows nothing
of the business connected with railroad
ing can see that IL is handled in an
amateurish fashion. but the story is one
OF characters. and railroads are but the
means 10 develop the human traits
which the author is presenting. Simeon
Tetlow, we are told. is an iron man,
wiry and keen--a mere intellect. with
out heart or soul or conscience. So his
coworkers saw him. and SO. too we see
him at first. His secretary. John Ben
nett. is almost too good TO be true. He
IS hands and feet-almost. IL might
seem. lungs and a few other useful vital
organs'--to Simeon Tetlow. The beauty
and strength OF his character are shown
IN his feeling for his mother, who is an
invalid and quite dependent upon John.
There is father, who seems to be a
useless sort Of person. He adds moth
ing to the story-in fact. artistically he
detracts, for it is difficult to believe that
such a weakling could be the father of
a son with so strong q character.
John Bennett is mockingly called
simeon Tetlow's shadow" but that
title applies only TO the closeness of his
association with Tetlow. The real shad-
ow OF Simeon fellows life is revealed
as the book is read and though the
reader may 1T first be surprised TO dis
cover so curious 4 weakness IN his
character, il is worked out most con-
vincingiy.
The story is clean and we'll told and
viii sdd fresh laurels to those already
won by the author OF Uncle William