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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

ew York Thursday was an
the organization Of the Inter
Cotton Mills Corporation,
zed at $2O,OOO.OOO. This cor
body is to acquire the direct
ship or stock control of no fewer
20 mills, both north and south.
yng 10000 or more operatives,
aud representing about $4,000 varieties
al cotton fabrics. The largest acquisi-
ton will be that Of the Consolidated
Cotton Duck Company. which owns the
Stark mills, in Manchester, n. H.,
aud which had bought out several large
cotton concerns. The new combine,
will have offices in all the larger cities
in the country and in England. 1t
will own and cultivate 10000 acres OF
cotton lands and will probably control
,he cotton market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
Killed Husba nd and Herself.

Denver, Colo, Aug. IA moving
picture show depicting the murder Of a
young girl is believed by the police to
be responsible for a double tragedy here
today, when9 Mrs. Margaret Eyeland
shot and killed her husband as the
latter was sleeping and then ended her
own life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug 1.-Sharp conces-
sions were in order at the opening Of
the stock market today, but at the end
OF fifteen minutes the market steadied,
a majority Of the issues rallying small
fractions.
After the first few minutes the mar
ket developed irmer tone, nearly all
the initial losses being recovered and
before the end Of the first hour many
stocks showed fairly good gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
Double Murder and suicide.

San Diego, CAL Aug. AFTER
numbering one fireman and fatally
wounding two others because he was
discharged from the city fire depart
msnf, Bert Durham ended his own life
today when he was cornered in the
Plaza by posse Of policemen and
citizens,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

Fire which this afternoon broke out
in the freight yards of the Boston and
Maine Railroad at Boston, threatened
a loss OF more than 100000. Seven
sections OF a great hay shed we're
quickly destroyed. A brisk wind was
blowing, and every available piece OF
fire equipment was pressed into the
f-ht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
The suit Against Governor Mann.
Especial Dispatch to the Gazette

Richmond, Aug. When the
damage suit Of J. II. Farmer against
Gov. Mann is tried the governor will be
represented by Speaker Byrd and
Messrs. Scott, Buchanan and Cardwell,
who have volunteered their loyal ser
vices. VIM. L. Royal will represent
the plaintiff 4 noteworthy forensic
encounter is predicted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

THE Federal B scuit Company, capi-
talized at $40, 900, 900 in preferred and
common stock, will be incorporated to
day in Wilmington, Del, under the
laws of that state. The combines go
merrilv on :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

As the result Of fire which is sup
posed to have originated from a spark
emitted by a merry-go-round engine.
and which is believed to have ignited
the hay in stable, at 2 O'Clock yester-
day morning, % buildings in the CEN
ter OF Cambridge, Nd, are in ashes.
with possible loss Of s25O,OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

The big new railroad station that will
link the Pennsylvania system in the
center Of Manhattana Island will be
formally opened for the use Of the com
psny late this afternoon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
Thirty Persons Killed

London, Aug. IA dispatch TO the
Exchange Telegraph says that thirty
persons were killed and many injured
today in railway accident near Oran,
A loorio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01
Plumbers and Gasfitters strike.

Paris, Aug. t.-Twenty-fiye thous-
and plumbers and gasfitters struck to-
day for higher pay and shorter hours.
All plumbing work has been suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

will have cumulative evidence OF the
nurderer's guilt IN readiness for the
[ .ial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-01

Georgetown Wheat Market.
Georgetown,D,.C Aug, l-Wheat9alos
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Were J. S. Excursion PASSENGER

1t appears that hundreds of passen-
gers on the Inflated steamer, which was
destroyed week ago between Genoa
and Victory were residents of the west
ern section of Vernon county, who had
spent the day pleasantly. It is indeed
fortunate that few sustained injuries
among our people. So far as we can
learn Mrs. John Joseph of De Soto had
her shoulder bruised and possibly sus-
tanned internal Injuries: Mrs. Archie
Bailey of Victory had an ankle crushed
by coming in contact with the gang
plank of the big steamer, and Mrs. j.
w. Caldwell of De Soto has a sprained
ankle.
In commenting on the disaster Editor
Copper of De Soto, who was a passen-
ger on the wrecked steamer, saws:
Those who were there will never be
able to erase from their memories the
heart-rendering sights of the panic on
the decks of the stricken j. S. and
those of anguish and fear and pain en-
acted by the injured and grief-torn
parents and children who had become
separated in the mad rush for the is
land. 1t is a thing for an adequate de-
scription of which those who escaped
its experience must call on their imagi-
nations"
Harvey Spaulding of Victory was one
OF the tiremen on the j. S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
JEFFERSON.

SPRTNGvILLE, JULY 4-B. /. Hunter
met with very painful accident on the
End instant, while raking hay. The
rake ran onto the horses, one of them
having slight sore upon the neck was
a little touchy, when the rake ran
against her she began kicking. Mr..
Hunter tried to turn the horses up the
bill. They began running and dragged
him off the rake. In falling he either
was struck by some part of the rake
or fell against something, breaking one
rib and injuring another. Neighbors
heard Mrs. Hunter scream and ran to
their assistance. helping to convey Mr..
Hunter into the house, where he was
made easy until DR.. Minshall arrived,
who dressed the wound and made him
comfortable. He is resting nicely and
will soon be around. 1t is very I'M
fortunate accident coming now Just at
the beginning of haying and harvest
season. Irene Officer came down from
Viroqua as the guest of Alice Cider for
the Fourth. -. Margaret Drinkwine
came from Sparta and was the guest of
Frances Older on the 4th. j. Henry
Bennett was seen speeding through the
village on the 4th in their auto. The
Methodist people held an ice cream
soclable here on the LIST in the old store
building. JONES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
They WE'RE FALSE rCREcAsrERs
Both Temperature and Rainfall will be
About the Average

The long distance forecasters who
predicted plenty of rain for June were
away off in their guesses for the month.
They predict that July win be about
the average. From the 1st to the 4th
excessive heat will be prevalent over
a vast part of the country followed on
the 9Th to 9th by destructive thunder
storms, with wind and hail in many
places.
Another hot spell viii extend over
the lake regions from the 10th to the
oath. From the 10Th to t.le 18th heavy
storms of wind, rain and hail, viii pre-
vail with local thunder storms. This
period win be followed by cool weather
on the 23rd. Fine seasonable weather
will prevail. A rain period from the
24th to 9th will bring general storms
with possible tornadoes. This viii be
followed in the closing days by hot,
sultry weather. Great heat will be
felt at this time, with possible lacal
thunderstorms that VIII cause much
destruction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
CHURCH NOTES

Services next Sunday on the Spring
viii circuit are as follows: Springville
HOG a. M; Brookville 300 p. M; Lib
erty Pole 500 p. m.
Services at Bishop Branch this Thurs
day evening.
Bishop Branch aid society will meet
with Mrs. Small on Friday, July Is, for
dinner.
An ice cream social at Eli Reeds
farm on Saturday evening of this week.
Services will be held in Bethesda
Lutheran church at 1890 a. m. next
Sunday.
Services viii be held at Zion Luther
an church next Sunday at 800 p. m.
Young peoples meeting will be held
at Ole Christianson' next Sunday at
1880 a. m. Student Lars Ness of st.
Olaf college will have charge of the
program.
Services will be held in the Advent
church at Springville next Sunday
morning and evening.
Ladies aid society of Synod Lutheran
church meets at David Olson's. next
Friday.
United Lutheran ladies' aid give
social at Hans Larson's on Tuesday
evening of next week.
Ladies aid society of United Luther
an church meets at Mrs. Ole Swig-
gums on Wednesday of next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
The ReIeaser.

If he hadn't been n dreadful bore
and the hour wasn't so late it is quite
possible the lovely girl would have
refrained from the exercise. of a stra-
tegic scheme. says the Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
"Hark" she whispered as he paused
in the midst Of a long winded de-
scription of his camping outfit.
what is itY' he whispered In re-
turn.
She smiled reassuringly.
Its only papa. He must be oiling
the releaser."
"And what is the releaser?"
Its one of papa's ingenious
schemes. Every night, at exactly IL
o'clock. he pulls up brass chain that
releases cur brindle bull pup from
his annex adjoining the kitchen: that's
ALL"
And SHE laughed merrily. The caller
glanced n the clock on the mantel.
1t indicated 1857.
81 find must 60" he said in a
slightly hurried manner. "And good
night"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
WHEATLAND.

RED MOUND, July 5-Most of the
Centralites celebrated independence
day at De Soto and had good time as
the program was nicely executed and
the speeches by Judges Long and Ma
honey were patriotic ard interesting,
and the amusements were carried on
IN an orderly way. :. We are still in
hopes that the rain prophesies will
come to pass. +. . Last week was the
time of weddings for Red Mounds. A
quiet family wedding at S. Marshall's,
where he gave his Oldest daughter Amy
to Rockwell Davis of Red Mound. The
couple intend making their home in
California after September LIST, where
Rockwell has been sojourning for the
past three years. The other wedding
Miss Christina Everson married by Rev.
James to Herman Smith, of Red Mound,
brave railroad man, was witnessed by
relatives and friends from near and
far. To the credit of the young people
there were no chivaries 49,. A great
many people from Red Mound, took in
the excursion to La Crosse a week ago,
and will long remember their terrible
experience on board of the burning
steamer j. S., and right here let me
remind you, that the country boys
around Red Mound have also won laurels
for saving lives on board that i'll fated
voyage. Some whom we know climbed
down the sides of the vessel from the
deck above, with women and children
in their arms, and George Wolf form
erly from Viroqua, seeing little girl
in the water near the big wheel, I'M
hesitatingly sprang in, and rescued her
from certain death at great peril to his
life. All honor to all heroes of that
memorable occasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
CORNER STONE is LAID


Last Sunday afternoon occurred the
formal laying of the corner stone of the
new Synod Lutheran church at Westby.
This ceremony was omitted when con-
struction of the edifice began last year,
on account of inclement weather. Mem
bers of the congregation and visitors
from Viroqua, Cashton and other sur
rounding points attended in large num-
Der. The edifice was filled to overflow
ing during the morning services, at
which time Rev. Lars A. Kalvestran
was ordained with impressive ceremony.
Ordination was performed by Revs. H.
Halvorsen, Nels Halvorsen, Eikjarud
and H. G.. Smeby.
The new church is splendid struc-
ture, built of brick. OF artistic design
the exterior presents an imposing and
inviting outline to the eye, while the
interior lacks nothing in its appoint
ments. Formal dedication occurs next
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
NOTICE, CONTRACTORS!
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
VIROQUA. Wis. June Ia. 1910.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES NO
= tice that sealed proposals for the erection and
completion of brick and stone pumping station
including all labor and material viii be received
by the city clerk in the City of Viroqua. Wiscon-
sin, until the hour Of $40 D. m on the 9TH day of
July, 1910.
All bids must be in strict accordance with plans
and specifications prepared by Parkinson & Dock
endorff. architects of La Crosse Wisconsin. which
may be had on application to the architects or
city clerk of Viroqua. Wisconsin.
A certified check for per cent. of the amount
of bid payable to the city treasurer must accom-
pany each bid as guaranty, the same to be re-
turned to unsuccessful bidders Immediately on
to letting of the contract. The party to whom
the contract is awarded will be required to give
Satisfactory bond for so per cent. of the amount
& the contract for the faithful performance Of
the contract.
1t is the intention of the owners to award the
contract to the lowest responsible bidder but the
right to accept any or reject any all proposals.
is reserved. By ORDER or City COUNCIL.
Attest Geo. H. Clarke, Clerk
Dated June %. 1870
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Why find fault with this beautiful
world2

Why worry ard fret and repine?
One may keep saying why,
With a moan and sigh.
Till the why grows into whine?
Why be ever down-hearted and sad,
When we should, in some happy way,
Smile on each morning bright,
As we'd hail with delight
The dawn of glad festal day?
There is so much in this grand old
world to make us happy. Not once in
a while but every day aud all the
while. II we are willing to be pleased
we may find something waiting to give
us pleasure. Strange that we are sell
dom, if ever, perfectly satisfied with
what falls to our lot in life. There is
generally something we would have
very different if we could. Young folks
look forward into the future for better
days yet to come; old folks look back
upon the beautiful past with sigh at
the thought that 1t can never return;
while present everyday blessings are
apt to be undervalued, if not quite
overlooked. until they too are gone
forever. Why?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Do You Want One7

ANY farmer or public-spirited BUSH
ness man in Wisconsin who wishes to
secure an institute for his locality dur
ing the winter of 1901 should send to
us for blank petition and letter of
information. Any town, no matter
how small or how far from the railroad,
is entitled to an institute, provided it
is located in farming district and has
a good hall in which meeting can be
held. Farmers should talk this matter
up with their neighbors and if the sem
timent seems favorable for an institute
for their town, they should write US at
once for application blanks. Address
all communications to Geo. McKerrow,
Supt., Madison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
THE coLoRED sLUGcER WINS
johnson Gets Jsffries in the Fifteenth
Round; an Easy Battle for Mig

The world rests easier. The great
event of the yeal, if not the century.
is over, and the championship for
worlds heavy siugging is now in pos
session of the colored race. At Reno.
Nevada, on Monday, Jack johnson
licked Jim Jeffries in the fifteenth
round. The sports from all over the
world were there to witness the cham
pionship fight.
Boiled down facts of the encounter:
Purse SOL. 600, winner to get $75,-
$50 and loser $25. 250.
Moving picture rights sold -Jeffries'
$66, $50 81; johnson $50, 600.
Seating capacity of arena II, 900.
Estimated gate receipts $500, 900.
Highest priced seats-$50.
Lowest priced seats $40.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the censor's
Live Correspondents
CLINTON.

SUGAR GROVE, July 2-Dave Cal
noon went to La Fargo with a load of
excelsior, yesterday Herman Stokes
OF west Salem returned home after
spending few days with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Stokes Charlev
rarr went to Westby Monday Coda
Taylor of La Fargo has been visiting
blanche Clarke the past week .ChsrleI
Richardson returned from Hub City,
where ne has has been visiting his
parents for few days. Carrie Cal
hoon went to Bloomingdale TO-DAY
LINK Clark, 2. Stokes and Herman
Stokes went to La Fargo Yesterday to
visit relatives BloomingdaIe peonle
will furnish for a dance at celebra-
tlon. BUSY BEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
(From the Readstown TribuneI.

Martin Everson is making arrange
ments to put in line of drugs in the
building recently occupied by j. w.
Randalls hardware store.
Helen May, daughter of Andrew and
Martha Jacobson, died on Sunday, June
10Th, aged one year. Funeral services
were held at the Manning church. con-
Quoted by Rev. H. Bachelor of Viola.
lnterment was made in the Manning
cemetery.
Last Sunday night various sections
of this part of the state were visited
by much needed rains, and other parts
got only sprinkle or none at all Some
places damage was done but on the
whole the tenefit was much greater
Wherever there was enough rain to
warrant the farmers have been setting
out tobacco and have taken new hope
for crop. There will be a shortage
of from Is to % per cent. with favora-
BILE conditions from now on.
-----s--------.----.----
The most refreshing drink ever
served at soda fountain, alpine, 4"
found only at the Optimo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Punishment For Perjury.

Perjury Is crime more severely
punished in Germany than in any 9th
er country In the world. Even an APP
parently trivial misstatement under
oath carries sentence of ten years in
prison. Excepting murder. there are
few crimes that carry as heavy pen
atty as perjury. The German theory is
that the entire system of jurispru-
dence rests ON the respect for an oath
administered under the forms of law
and that this must be strictly guarded
in order TO secure the punishment Of
other crimes and insure justice in civil
cases. Germany stands at one extreme
and the United States at the other
Fewer people are punished in the
United States for false swearing in
the witness box than in any other
country. Telegraph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Difficult Huntinn.

There is no pole to look upon
Up in the frozen zone.
The man who finds ii must depend
On instruments alone
Unlike a whitewashed cIothesline DOS
Or like a walnut tree,
II doesn't stand, and so it takes
A sage the pole to see,
One who had never hunted poles
Might think 1t was a snap.
For he has seen II since a boy
Right there upon the map.
He thinks that he would only need
Some doughnuts in a bag
To sally to its hiding place
And with the pole play Jag.
But disappointment would be his
II 1t should be his fate
To find the pole, for thereabout
Is only good to skate
He wouldn't even find a hump.
A hummock or a knoll.
You bet old earth Is pretty smooth
Up there abc-t the pole.
No: 1t requires a lot of sense
And instruments and skill
To be the one TO do the job
And nobly fill the bill
No dream book writer need apply.
A man of instinct rare
1t takes. with science at his back.
To know that he is there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06

''Dinglebat has original ideas about
family government He says every
home should he little republic, where
universal liberation prevails and every
one has voice in the government"
''Yes: his family is managed on that
plan. But he aud Mrs. Dinglebat have
the same old wranele every day as to
who shall be president"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
Hard Hit.

Lord Fitzfoodle. casting himself on
mis- knees before Araminta. gave ut
terance to the following; "0h. that
could snatch pine from some prime
val forest. would sharpen the end
with my penknife. dip it in the molten
crater of Vesuyius and write upon the
azure wall of heaven in letters Of liv-
ing fire, 'Araminta. love theev"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
MARRIED

At the home Of Station Agent and Mrs Chas
RFandes. June p. occurred the marriage of their
daughter violette Mae to Ray W. Calhoon. Rev
J. A. Vincent officiating.
The birds sang sweetly and the fast decending
sun shone brightly. when Ivan G. Eastman and
Miss Velma Hubbard stood amid little home
circle and Joined hands. hearts and fortunes of
life. Mr.. Eastman is successful merchant of
the village of Valley and as man has already
made record not to be ashamed Of The lady of
his choice has been capable school teacher and
is highly esteemed for her many virtues The
menorab event occurred at the home Of the brides
parents, town Of Forest. June Y. Hillsboro SEN
At the residence eff the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs Lewis Everson. near Central. by Rev. W. ].
james. June %. Mr.. Herman Smith and Miss
Christian Everson. After trip through the Pa
cihe west the happy couple viii be at home in La
Crosse.
To many it will be pleasant but surprising news
60 learn that on May 81. Otis Cole and Miss Anna
Nelch, both Of this village. were qrietly married
At la Crosse The contracting parties are well
liked young people the bride being q daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. John WEIGH. while the groom is the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Cole
At the ZONE of the bride at Red Mound. June
29 occur ed the marriage of Miss Amy Marshall.
daughter of Shirley Marshall. TO Mr.. Rockwell
Davis. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Davis. both
well-known and respected young people where
they were born and reared. Rev. James pro-
noeneed the ceremony uniting their lives
Al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Olaf Dahl near
Westhy. June -. occurred the marriage of their
6aughterAlma. to Henry Rudser hy Rev. l. c.
Jacobson Following the ceremony a delicious
dinner was served. Mr.. R2ldser IS n prosperous
farmer Of jefferson. where the young couple viii
make their home. Miss Dahl has q host OF friends
who regret her departure from the community.
They vere presented with many beautiful present
as remerahfances. Congratulations and best
wishes are extended to the couple for many years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-06
tFrom the HIlIsboro sentrxl


Alfonso Wopat has commenced the
erection of house on his farm just
west of town.
At a recent meeting of the village
board Robert Lind was appointed vii
lage treasurer to fill vacancy caused
by the resignation of Irwin Harrison.
Robert Pepper. who has been an in
structor in business college at Spo-
kane, returned to Hillsboro with his
family and expects to remain here for
a while.
Robert Prochazka and Irwin Harrison
left for Phillip, South Dakota, where
they have purchased business interests
and will reside. Their families will re-
main here until fall. Hillsboro people
regret to lose good citizens and business
men like these gentlemen, but wish
them abundant success in their new
home.
w. C Hansbery, one of our promi-
nent merchants, went to Rochelle, IL
linois, and on Tuesday, June 2sth, was
married to Miss Lima Hammer, who
has been the guest of her sister in that
city for some time. Both of these
young people were born in this vicinity
and have spent most of their lives here.
The bride is daughterof Mr.. and Mrs.
o. F. Hammer and is known and loved
by all. The groom is the senior mem
Der of Hansbery & Armbruster.