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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
Locals

Have you been to the Wonderland
yet?
..Band' concert next Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Edward land spent week at
Sparta.
"A large stock of bridge plank at
Nuzum's.
Farmers are hustling with their
grain stacking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Solverson Sun
dayed at Bloom City.
Miss Cora Hagen is passing a couple
of weeks in Minnesota.
Miss Letha Hoyt of ChaseJurg
passed Sunday in Viroqua.
, Bring your repair work to Sam
Lillis, Jeweler. All work guaranteed
Mrs. W. P. Colburn and wife are
spending Il couple of weeks at Rhine
lander.
Miss Eta Howe of Madison visited
at the home of Mrs G y. Hauge over
Sunday
Delightful, cool, up-to-date. Show
every evening. The Wonderland open
AIR theatre.
~ Clarence Nelson, grocery clerk at
the Lindemann store, is njoying va
cation in Minnesota.
Erastus Bowman of Viroqua town
is al Sparta the guest of his daughter
Mrs. Otto Somerheld.
Secretary Alexander has been over
the county distributing advertising
matter and premium lists for the APP
preaching fair.
The Third Infantry band will give
concert next Sunday afternoon at
which time they win play several
standard numbers.
Mrs. A. NJ. Bjoin who has beer
visiting her mother, Mrs, G. NJ. Hauge,
left for her home at Crookstou. Mime.
sofa. last Friday.
Buy the best cement on earth
"The Atlas. of J. T. Nuzum and get :
book free telling you how to do al
kinds of cement work.
Miss lisa Joyce returned from Du
/ luth, where she attended normal schoo
the past year She will return after
! the close of vacation.
Miss Nettie Anderson is taking
two weeks vacation from Clerica
duties at the LiudGmann store and il
spending the time at he, home at Castl,
Rock
The CENSOR received calls from
Alex RiStow Of Genoa, candidate fa
surveyor. and A. W. Donovan of Gin
ton, candidate for county clerk. ON Satur
day, who were in the city to file nom
nation papers,
A special meeting of the allodg,
of Mystic Workers will he held on Fri
day evening Of this week to pass upol
the question of holding a picnic in tn,
| near future. An members are request
ee TO attend this meeting.
II W. Dickson and daughter Cry
stall drove over to Nt. Tabor. Sunds,
1 morning TO spend the day with hi
daughter. Mrs John Bingham, return
ing In the evening. Little Crystal re
manned TO spend few weeks with he
sister.
Some days age John M. Vance o
Sterling, the old war veteran. made
business t-s2 to Waterloo Iowa 4
dispatch to hs family conveyed the I'm
telligence frat MIR. Vance had heeI
takel, suddenly III and was ina hospital
His wife leftimmediately for Waterloo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
WHAT OUR NEIGBBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns

TIE village is pretty well plastered
with cement walks so that now We
have fairly respectable little city.
Many other improvements have been
made and will be made during the re-
mainder Of the year.
Sunday evening lightning struck a
stack Of hay on the farm of Ole Dahl,
a few miles from Newry, and before all,
could be secured fire completely de-
stroyed it. Mr. Dahl had over ten
tons of the valuable stuff in the stack
and estimates the loss at about $500.
He had over one-half of his winter s
supply in the destroyed stack.
Mrs. c. B. Peterson and Mrs. Roy
Fox have proven that ladies can fish as
well as the sterner sex. While camp
ing in Timber valley they were fortunate
enough 10 catch over forty Of the
speckled beauties.
Wednesday fire started at the home
Of Ed Shinnick near Melvina, sparks
from threshing engine, and before
the men could eXtiaguish the flames,
three barns, farm machinery, all grain,
straw, hay, ten sheep and one pig were
consumed. The threshing rig was pull
ed out Of range and the men fought
hard to save the farm property. The
heavy wind made fire fghting almost
useless, for every little spark was soon
famed into a flame.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
FROM STABLE Buy
TO STATE SENATOR
Interesting Facts in Candidates
Career Brought Out BY
Meeting Old Friend.
COMMON SCHOOL EDUCATION
Edward 7. Fairchiid Worked His
Way to Front Rank Among
Men Of His Years.

Senator Edward T. Fairchild, candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for governor, is an example Of the self
made young man in American Pc. tics.
He was born at Towanda, Pa, June
II, 1872, Of English and German par
entage, one of the four children OF
Harvey A. Fairehild and Mary Kiehle
Fairchild, both of Dansville, Lvings'
ton county, New York. His father was
a carpenter and worked at his trade
until the outbreak of the civil war,
when he enlisted in the 136th New
York infantry. After the war he
worked as a clerk in a general store
at Towanda, where Senator Fairchild
was born, returning to Dansville seven
years later, when the future senator
was five years of age.
Samuel Fairehild, the senator's pa
ternal grandfather, was a paper MAX
err, while his maternal grandfather,
James Kiehle of Dansyille, was a tan
ner. The Rev. DIR. A. A. Kiehle, for
more than twenty-five years pastor OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
A Martyr to Art.

(which tooth?" inquired the man of
forceps grimly.
Amy one you like" responded the
victim calmly. 80 long as it's a front
one"
But began the astounded dentist
Hurry upp' thundered the visitor.
With bleeding heart the operator
hitched his forceps on to a bit OF abb
soutely sound ivory. dragged his pa
tent three times around the room
and
Hey prestor smiled the dentist.
It's out! But will you be so good as
to tell me why on earth you wanted a
sound tooth extracted?'
by all meanth." responded the pa
tienr. You thee. I'm an actor. and
have to take q part where the thpeak-
er lithpth. AT firtht couldn't mathter
it. but now I'm thure it'll be thimply
thcreaming thucthethr'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
Tho Tursish Soldiers EataIism.

The lethargy of mind which is the
mental habit OF the Turkish soldier
the personal expression of fatalism-is
a most valuable quality in its way, for
1t means that its possessor is always
cool and collected. grumbles little and
has marvellous endurance. 1t is alien
to all forms of panic. just as ii Is alien
to a conspicuous elan. If the Turkish
soldier never goes very fast, he never
goes very slow Except by the best
trained or most dashing troops be is
bad to beat London Spectator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
BIG CIRCUS AT LA CROSSE
Ringing Bros. Worlds Greatest Shows
10 DC There

Ringing Brothers Worlds Greatest
Shows will on Monday, August p,
give two performances at La Crosse.
This will be the only opportunity this
year of seeing the best of all circus en-
tertainments This is the shoe that
amazed New York City with its EurOp-
can company of actors and its extern
sive new menagerie. Its parade is the
longest and most superb spectacle that
has ever passed through the streets of
any city on earth. On April 8, 1888, the
five brothers gave their first perform
ance il their home town, Baraboo, Wis,
on the public square. They made their
own tent and their own ring properties.
The audience sat on planks borrowed
from q lumber yard They had but one
horse. From that little 0ne-ring affair
to their present stupendous Organiza-
ton the history of the Ringing Broth
ers reads like fairy tale. They be-
gan with nothing. They now own the
greatest amusement enterprise in all
history.
The reason of their success is no Sc
cret. II is a peculiar combination OF
the right kind of talent and policy of
uprightness in dealing with the public.
Even during its early days it was a
good show. 1t was small, but it was
an earnest endeayOr. Without capital
the fine young men struggled against
the bitterest opposition. They won the
confidence Of the public and have al
ways kept it because they have always
deserved it. A very few years after
that first performance their rivals be-
gan to sit up and take serious notice
when mention of the Ringing Brothers
was made They realized they had an
opposing force to compete with that
had come to stay. In a few years
more the Ringing show took first place
among the tent shows of America.
There is where it will always STAY. 1t
has become the leader in the art of en-
tertainment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
Miss Sadie Sweeney, nee Wolfe, of

Miss Sadie Sweeney, nee Wolfe, of
New York is visiting relatives in this
city.
Hon. A. w. Kopp, member of con-
gress from the Third district of Wis
consin, has asked the state civil service
commission to conduct a competitive
examination from which to secure list
from which appointments may be made
to the United States naval academy at
Annapolis. At his request this exam
ination will be held sometime this fall
at the various county seats in the Third
district under the auspices of the state
civil service commission. The eXamin-
alton is open to young men residing in
Crawford, Grant. Iowa, Juneau, Rich
land, Sank and Vernon counties. Write
to the state civil service commission.
Madison, for blanks and pamphlets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Perhaps you make the mistake o.
trying TO harmoai1e outside things
with you Harmony is and you are
g. BE stin and know Harmonic
with the One Spirit and let conditions
play skies aud seveus IL they viii Just
smile at them and enjoy By and by
you will hear harmony in the tones
that now seem like discnrd-ouly be.
cause your mind is not tuned to them.
NJ the Kings you dislike now you will
later say; 'best thirc that ever hap
penedI-Ellzaheth Towne in Nau-
THUS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Miss Lillian Heck of Wilton Is the
guest of Miss Hazel Cass.
Miss Caryl Williams has as her
guest Miss Evora Du Mez of Cashton.
- Mr. L. C. Steenberg returned from
Retreat where he visited his son Melvin
and tested his skill as an angler In the
Mississippi.
Harry Adams and family have beer
here paying a farewell visit ito Mrs.
Adams father, W. II. Pulver, and old
friends. before their departure for Mon
tana where they will reside in the
future.
Miss Alma Wilkins is off on a va
cation rest from her Madison duties.
and with a college friend is travelling
through the west, extending her jour
neyings to the Pacific coast. She will
be absent some weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

CFrom the la Fargo Enterpriae.)
George r. Chambers went to La
Crosse Wednesday to consult a physi-
clan and have an operation performed
on his nose.
L. L. Rittenhouse and wife and B.
f. Jennings and wife were Viroqua
callers today. Miss Pearl Rittenhouse
who has been attending institute at
Viroqua, returned with them.
The seng garden of G. W. Norris
and con, near Muncie. was broken into
ten days ago and about 5000 worth of
twO-year- old plants taken. As yet no
arrests have been made Deputy-sheriff
Garrett has been on the ground and
some tracking has been done. During
the past two years there have been sew
eral gardens broken into and plants
stolen and so far there have been no
arrests owing to the lack of positive
proof.
Promoters of the Ontario & Northern
railway company are now making a
personal canvass of the tax payers of
the towns of Forest and Whitestown,
securing signatures to bond these
towns. A great many Of the tax pay
ers in these towns are farmers, and
most of them have considered the mat
ter and see the advantage Of a railroad
at Ontario. 1t viii give them a mar
ket near home, which is direct to Mil
waukee and Chicago markets. The
bonds will run for number Of years
and the increase in the taxes viii be so
small that it will hardly be noticeable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Gerald" she said. facing him with
heightened color and putting her hands
behind her, you will have TO choose
between me and your old pipe"
Not an instant did Gerald hesitate.
THE old pipe goes. dear" be said,
throwing il away. = was thinking of
buying a new one any w."-Chicago
Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
TEACHERS EXAMINATION
FOR VERNON COUNTY. 1910

viroqua school house August l. . 3 and A.
Hillsboro school house August is. 10 and 20.
Applicants who have not taught eight months
must have attended professional school for.
teachers for at least six weeks aud have received
in such school, standings IN the branches required
by law 'efore they may be qualified 10 receive IA
certificate.
Work will begin at Q "A, m Of the first day and at
IA. the second day. Applicants ahi aid come
prepared With pen. blotter good legal cap paper
and black ink.
All persons intending 20 teach IN Vernon county
should attend public examination Special OK
aminations win be given only In cases of necessity.
Standings mot to exceed ivel may he renewed.
according to law. for those VIII, have taught one
year and have a good institute record. or have
taken other Satisfactory mean of self-impruve-
meut.
The branches viii come in tn, following order
FIRST DAY Agriculture. geography. reading
history, ortheopy. theory and art OF teaching.
spelling
SECOND DAY Arithmetic, constitution, gram
mar. physiology. manual. peununship.
THiRp DAY Physical geography. American
Hter9turc. composition. and oataiogng an use
of school libraries.
FuuRrH DAY English literature theory of
teaching, English history. physics md algebra.
Ii. l.. GARDNER, County Superintendent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Lost and Found
READ THIS Special

Young men and women, and par
ents, are invited to correspond with
the Wisconsin Business University,
of La Crosse, Wis, the great bust
ness training school Of the North
west. Send for free beautiful cata-
logue containing portraits Of an ar
my Of young men a. women we
have sent to positisns. Chartered
by the state Of Wisconsin: twenty
years Of success; the only school
publishing a sworn statement cover
ing 1000 graduates sent to positions.
Now is the time 20 prepare. Send
for catalog today.
"W. B. u" La Crosse. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Slack are re-
ioicing over the recent arrival of a
baby boy at their home.
-Viroaua milkmen havn increased
the price of their product from five TO
six cents per quart. Short pasture and
expensive feed is the reason for IN
crease.
Mutton E. Nuzum, wife and son of
Spokane. have been visiting, with
parents at the old homestead and many
Virooua friends. Multi thought to try
bis skin on the wOJd pile, as Of old,
and managed to get the axe into the
top Of one foot, causing a painful cash
that required the assistance of a surgeon
20 take q number of stitches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
ATTEMPT MADE TO ASSASSI-
NATE MAYOR OF NEW YORF

NEW YORK, August 9. Mayor Will
liam J. Gaynor of New York City was
shot and seriously, perhaps fatally,
wounded on board the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse at $3.50 as he was
sailing for Europe. The man who shot
Mr. Gaynor, gave his name as James
J. Gallagher. Three shots were fired,
two of which missed The other shot
struck him in the neck. Gallagher S
statement is, "Gaynor had deprived me
of my bread and butter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

We dig and toll. we worry and fret,
and all the while close over us bends
the infinite wonder aud beauty of ma
ture. saying: Look up. my child. Feel
my smile and be glad"-G. s. Mer-
RAM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
Very piHsrsnt.

Mrs. Bronson Ny husband is plain
spoken. He calls a spade spade Mrs
Woodson-So does mine. but must de-
cline to repeat what he calls the lawn
mower Boston Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10
caustio

The Girl WHATS your opinion of
women who initiate men: The Man
They're idiots. The tsiri Then the
inaitafion 81 successful Cleveland
Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Wanted, young men and boys to
join the newly organized Juvenile band.
For particulars inquire at Brown Music
Co. store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Peevtshness covers With It's dark fog
even the most distant horizon Rich
ter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

The heartiness in the wag of dog S
tail does not depend on the size of the
dog.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-08-10

Love is a thing which is afraid to say
yes and does not dare to say no.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
POLICE CASE
4 IS POSTPONED

The trial of Night Chief Mcdonald
for an alleged assault committed on
Chief Newldrk several days ago to
ave been held this afternoon in
Squire Kersey's court was posipon-
I'd on account Newkrls not be-
ng able to be out.
The case was originally sets for
next Tuesday but Newkirk's attorney
Judge John r. billiard ask the de-
'ense 10 appear today because he
would be absent from the city on
that day
Mcdonald and his attorney Ber-
nard McClaugherty were present at
the 2 o'clock the hour set or the
trail
Judge McClaugherty asked Squire
Kersey for the warrant and hei re-
piled return had not been made ON
the warrant as yet, and was in Con-
stable Palmer's possession. When
asked where Constable Palmer was
Squire stated he did not know. Many
of the people i'm the office Uttered,
when it became known the constable
could not be found Someone sad he
was gone to the Bramwell fire.
McDonald's counsel asked the
court to enter an order making the
bond ormerly given by Mcdonald
good until January %, which date
would be convenient for all parties.
This Squire Kersey stated he could
noa do an account of legal techncali-
ties. 1t was then decided by Nc
Donald's attorney to appear on the
day originally set. which will be next
Tuesdy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Great Expectations.

The great unwashed'' need no long
er be pitied; there may be method in
their madness:
A new aettlement worker was going
the rounds of her district one bright
spring morning. In a crowded tene-
ment some five or six little children
gazed inquiringly at her as she en-
tered sr -.l-..
We'll, well, children" she said, 81
never saw so many soiled faces in my
life. Why don't you use some soap
and water?"
We are waiting for de angel, num-"
replied Tommy Turf. ~
What angelo" asked the young wo-
man. hs-
why, de lady dat come fru here
last week and give one OF de kids a
nickel to wash his face. "--Idxehange
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
n. ws.nr Much H,,n.a.

- NC "SsnN VuCn fIctpcQ.
They stood On a downtown corner
their arms twined affeotionatelJ
around each others shoulders, while
they continued to argue, amiably. but
FIRMLY. The subject of their discus,
sion was evidently, one of the grayest
Importance.
I've got It," the unsteadier Of the
Two cried suddenly, looking triumph.
snty at the other. Il can't be Tom
hnson. Donsh member that man
asbked me how Mrs. johnson wasY',
his friend was unconyenienced
mat donsh mean anything. Dousb
ne know we live neNah door to each
other! Sides, 1 know that man who
slapped me on the back and called
me Johnson" and then they gazed
Dewildered into each others eyes.
wen have to ashk somebody"
suggested one finally.
All ri; only donsh ashk rude.
ord'n'ry people, wait until a zhentle-
man comes along and shee what h,
had TO shay"
so they propped themselves firmly
against a lamp-post and waited.
presently fairly well-dressed man
approached, and one OF them detained
MIN with an uncertain hand on bis
coat sleeve.
Shay, OF man." he said. I'M frie
an | wansh you to shettle q little
dlshpute fur ush. One of ush is John.
fon and one of us is Tomlinson. but
In some mos un'ccountable way we've
forgotten whish is whish You sbee,
ne thinks he's me and l think I'm
MIN. Now. whash you think bout it?"
The newcomer looked at them grave
~ Tor a moment, and then said pleas
antly:
"Whash the names OF the other two
zhentlemen with you!"--Lippincott's
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
The Good Dinner.

Tho successful housekeeper was
planning dinner for a few of her
husbands friends.
'' Il must have apple pie and cheese
for dessert" she remarked without a
Kicker Of indecision.
But should think you would want
something more dainty this time of
year" suggested the woman who al
ways worried herself sick over com
pany dinner, "an ice or a frozen pud-
ding"
oh. but apple pie is my husbands
favorite dish! When he has company
L always serve what he likes best;
then be thinks his guests have had
such a good dinner, and everybody
Is happy. At least my husband and
are happy, and If the guests aren't no
one IS the wiser."-New York Press
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Prays For the Country.

w. r. Stubbs, leading Republics
or Kansas, took his little son to Wash
ington recently and visited the senate
gallery with him. The Rev. Edward
Everett Hale especially interested the
boy. Mr. Stubs explained that Mr.
Hale was the chaplain Of the senate
Oh he prays for the senate, doesn't
hep asked the lad.
NO" replied Stubs. HE gets up
and takes look at the senate and
then prays for the country.'-New
York Tribune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
w, nderfnI cnotuses.

The larges eactuses in the world are
those to be found in parts Of Mexico.
The curiou bristling plants common
In greenhouses and even I'm botanical
collections give but poor idea Of the
size and beauty OF this variety. II Is
common, for example. TO find single
plant growing e. height Of eight or
ten feet which viii weigh several hum
drcd pounds. The cactuses grow in n
bewildering variety Of forms and col
ors Their blossoms are corresponding
~ large and varied
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Desperate Resolution.

Harold said his young wife, 81
am just as economical as know hov
TO be, and still we run behind / be
heve 1t would be better if you took
charge of the finances yourself"
The young husband paced the flool
Tor several minutes In deep thought.
Then he spoke.
Will. Clara" he exclaimed. his
race lighting up. 1--WE just thought
or something that never occurred to
me before. I'll ask the boss TO add
50 a week to my salary"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Sensible Advice.

Many are the stories which are told
OF the wit Of Herr Rosenthal, the we'll
known pianist, who recently made his
temperance in London after an alb
sence of nine years. al am losing a
tremendous lot OF money i'm connec-
ton with my recitals," said a not too
successful pianist to him one day,
what shall I do?"
Give fewer concerts" was Rosen-
thal's quick reply.-Judge.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Bible Eatinn.

am told by lady resident that in
the Hampshire parish in which L am
writing there is living at the present
time good woman who once ate
New Testament. day by day and leaf
by leaf. between two slices of bread
and butter. as Il remedy for fits. This
was treating the Bible as fetch with
"a vengeance.-London Notes and Que
iieg
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
4 Cynical Citizen.

as your town improving"
"Yep." answered Broncho Bob. Tho
figures show that the tone OF Crimson
Gulch Is improving The population
has decreased 30 per cent in the last
year. and ! don't know OF anybody
whose absence wouldn't be q hcneht"
Washington Star
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
Generous lad.

Tommy" demanded his mother.
why is your little brother crying?"
Because / drank all the soda wat
err" confessed Tommy.
Drank all? Why, didn't you prom
ise TO give him some or the top?"
"Yessum, and / gave him the straw
Chicago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-01-07
IonaI Ontinn

Thirsty PasseBger-"How much
longer have I got to wait for thar
cocktail ! ordered?"
Dining Car Waiter docking out OF
the window)-"About a mile and a
half longer, sir This II a dry county,
and theirs a spOtter on board