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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
farmers Course AZ University

Next Tuesday, February 8 COM
mences at the agricultural college in
Madison, to continue to February Is,
the farmers course in agriculture, the
women's course in home economics
and the special dairy course for cream
cry and cheese factory operators and
managers. This period of practical
schools for mature farmers and their
wives affords the best opportunity open
for Improvement in practical and scien-
titic husbandry, and it is hoped very
many Vernon county farmers and dairy
men will avail themselves of the chance.
Last season the following persons at
tended from our county: f. j. Board,
F. E. Burris and John Staley, Hillsboro:
Julius Fortney, Thomas Lewison and
Chris Dregne, Viroqua; John A. Grims-
rud, Coon, Valley; Alfred Schreiner,
Westby; Erick Sorem, West Prairie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
EDITORIAL
TINY NuMBEs rHREE 10 DAN

The Iong-looked-for announcement of
Francis E. MeGovern, the Milwaukee
politician, that he would be candidate
for governor before the republican pri-
maries. came last Friday. Not unlike
the announcements that preceded it on
the same subject. by Lieutenant Gov
ernor Strange and Captain Lewis, this
pronunciamento by Mr.. McGovern is
flamboyant in that it is assumed that
its author is the only genuine friend of
"the people, and that only through
the medium of his candidacy will the
dear people, the down-trodden peo-
pie" have opportunity to register their
viii for principles that are honorable
and just. 1t is unfortunate for men
that they become so self-opinionated;
that in sober judgment they give ex-
preston, over their own signatures, to
such ebullitions. Mr.. MeGoyern is a
gentleman of high character and in
tellectual attainments, but he belittles
his candidacy with the assumption that
the ship of state in Wise onsin has stood
still, or that the highly important and
far-reaching work already accomplished
viii retrograde unless he is the one
chosen from among the many to be the
next governor.
And yet they say there are more to
followl It has been long intimated that
should Mr.. McGovern become an as
pirant for governor the candidacy of
Senator Barker of Sparta would also
follow, which appears to be the fact.
And if so, the latter will announce
boldly his purpose to stand or fall on
the county option issue, MIR. McGovern
having, two years ago, as emphatically
proclaimed that he was opposed to that
fern of legislation in handling the IL
quor reformsmovement.
And there you have IT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
LIBRARY NOTES

During the past two weeks people
have been interested in observing the
African" comet. II has been plainly
visible to the people in Viroqua, many
of whom had never before seena comet
This fact, together with the return Of
'Halley's" comet, which is to be visible
to Us in the near future, arouses more
than ordinary interest in astronomy.
The public library has al excellent
book, entitled "The Friendly Stars, T"
which points out with diagrams all that
is most interesting about the stars as
and setting, their number, colors, dis
tances, movements and distinguishing
characteristics are reeounted in an un-
technical manner, and with no demand
for preliminary knowledge on the part
of the reader. Through this new book
an intelligent and delightful acquaint~
ance with the stars can be acquired.
Another valuable book which the IL
brary has, is Astronomy with the
Naked Eye. The general purpose Of
this book, as given by the author, is
ITO revive and cultivate interest in the
picturesque and easily understood side
of astronomy, SO that everybody who
wishes may feel at home in the starry
heavens, may share in the great in
tellectual pleasures which an acquaint-
ance with them invariably gives, and
may understand and enjoy the refer
ences to the stars, the consultations,
and the planets that abound in all lit
creatures and in all the periodicals OF
the day.
Other aids to the study Of astronomy
may be found in the reference books
and periodical literature at the library.
Come and use them. They are yours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Fam Reaidence Rurnsd

About the hour of midnight on Friday
evening last the farm residence of Mrs.
Christopher 0yne, three miles west Of
this city, was discovered in flames and
in brief period of time was completely
burned to the ground. Living with Mrs.
Oyne was her son, Albert Christopher
son, and family. All had retired for
the night, but were awakened by dense
smoke. Efforts to put out the blaze
would easily have been successful had
little more help been readily avail
able. AS it was the house is en enuire
loss and only portion of the contents
saved. The loss is estimated at SO, 600,
no insurance being carried. A defective
chimney is said to have been the origin
of the fire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
JUST A CASE in POINT

That technicalities in observance of
the law, or oversight in administrative
officers, can not affect to set aside the
plain intern of the voters, when ex-
pressed in inajorities, is cited by the
case below, rendered by Judge Glenn
entson on Bell Center contest:
BY the weight of authority and by
the better reasoning that in an action
like this for selling in prohibited ter
ritory that the return made by can
vassing officers of the election that it
had been regularly held and had re-
suited in a majority against license must
stand as verify against any collateral
attack made upon the ground that the
notice of election was defective. This
being so. the village board after July
/. last, had no authority to grant the
defendant license, and the license he
received was void and gave him NO
protection. -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
To Rural Patrons

Owing to a recent order from WASH
ington. rural carriers will not have to
collect loose coins from mail boxes on
and after February Is, 1910. If you
enclose coins in an envelope or wrap them
securely in paper, or place them in a
proper receptacle. they will take them,
and properly place them upon your mail
matter. All carriers have stamps for
sale at all times and if you will buy a
few and keep them on hand you will
have no trouble in getting your mail
take care Of, but loose pennies will
not be taken up after February 18th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
CASTOR OIL COOKIES
How to Give Children Castor oil-rs Good


"Will you have one of my cookies. !"
said Mrs. Tom Anderson to me, one
day. "My children were troubled with
constipation and read the receipt for
making castor oil cookies and since eat
ing them they have had no trouble. =
Her little two-year old was eating one
and seemed to enjoy it. ] could not
detect any taste OF castor oil and found
them to be as good or better cookies
than any had eaten. Castor oil has
been used as laxative from time inn
memorial, and were it not for its re-
pulsive taste would be used far oftener
than it is. Mrs. Anderson gave me the
formula for making the cookies and here
it is. Zone half cup of castor oil, one
cup each of milk, molasses and sugar,
one teaspoonful saleiatus, two tea
spoonsful of ginger, a little salt; flour
enough to make stiff paste. Roll out,
cut into shape, and bake in quick
oven. One or two are as good as dose
of oil. "
/ consider this very valuable recipe
for mothers who have small children
and hundred of them will cut it out
and preserve it. Constipation is the
cause Of innumerable ills and food of
this kind is far better then medicine.
G. V. PORTER.
Virooua January q 1910.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

A party of Modern Woodmen and
their wives, together with some Of his
neighbors, gathered unannounced at the
home Of John Aikens, south Of town, on
Tuesday The ladies' brought hampers
full to overfowing with edibles In
order TO accumulate proper appetite
the male portion of the gathering did
great stunt in the wood chopping line.
BIZ four O'Clock in the afternoon they
had transformed standing timber into
at least fifty cords of stove wood ard
split half Of that. This job finished
they hugely enjoyed fine repast.
Mr.. Aikens Is afflicted with blindness
and his estimable wife il also in poor
health This fact prompted bis fellow
Woodmen to cheer up this worthy
couple and at the same time perform a
kindly act Of courtesy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

Galesville Republican: With the
farmer organizing for higher prices and
the consumer pooling for reduction in
the cost of the necessaries of life. the
situation is good deal like line up in
a football game. There win be some
furious rushes and smashes before the
game is over, and if there is any chap
in the center who has been pulling
strings, he is likely to get the worst
of it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First Publication February p 1910 3.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order Of Hearing.

VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin.
In the matter Of the estate of John D. Miller.
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition Of Columbus
Miller, representing that John ID. Miller de-
ceased. his wife joining. in his life time by his
contract IN writing agreed to sell and convey to
he petitioner certain real estate therein des-
er bed. upon the terms ard conditions therein
stated. That he has fully performed said condi-
tons and is now entitled to conveyance thereof.
and praying that II. l. Reed. administrator OF the
estate Of said John D. Miller. deceased. he author
ICED and directed to convey the same TO him.
Il is ordered, that said petition be heard at gem
eral term Of this court to be held in the usual
court room at NiroQua Wisconsin on the list day
of March. 1910. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. That
notice of the pendency Of such petition and of the
time and place of hearing the same be published
three weeks excessively before the day fixed for
such bearing in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR a
weekly newspaper published at the city Of Viro-
qua, and that the last publication be not mere than
ten days before the day SO fixed.
Dated January 2S 1910
BY the Court. d. o. MAAoNEY County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
A Difference in Point

The newspapers Of the large cities
poke fun at the rural journalist when
he calls attention to the new coat Of
red paint on Mr. Smiths barn, says
the Sank County Democrat, but the
big newspapers devote a column with a
triple head to the announcement that
some young lady is about to make her
debut in society. The red paint on
Smiths barn will stick for some time,
but the red paint on the debutante will
rub off in the course of an evening.
So. there!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Editor Owen WEEDS

At the Methodist parsonage in this
city on Saturday morning last, Rev
G. E. Buffers officiating, occurred the
marriage Of Mr.. Harvey A.. Owen to
Miss Ida Stuempges. The groom made
his home In this city for a number Of
years and has labored in all the local
printeries. He is now on the firing line
as editor of the Westby Times. The
bride is a highly esteemed young lady
of Coon Valley, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs John Stuempges. The CENSOR ex-
tends heartiest congratulations and best
wishes,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

At meeting of the Wisconsin state
of fisheries at the capital,
Superintendent James Nevin, who has
active charge of the work of the com
mission, reported that during the last
six months the commission distributed
and planted Isl. $50, 04O fry and fish in
the different inland streams and lakes
and outlying waters of the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

The Scott county farmers institute
in the state of Iowa, adopted resolu-
tons condemniDg the present cam
paign and boycott on meat products and
declaring that farmers in communities
and as individuals have the right to
resist with the same weapons with
which they are attacked.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Said or Written to the Censor

Michael Brody, Clinton: 81 find by
going through the wood where the
Birmingham Young Lumber Company
is doing a job of logging on my farm
that the snow has been about three
feet deep, and we are having one Of the
old-fashioned winters / remember so
well about experiencing when | was a
mere boy"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

Ellsworth Revels paid fine in JUS
tiee Williams court for destroying pub
lie property. A week or so ago the
Young man was arrested and lodged IN
the village jail for a few hours, and
while there he proceeded to cut up the
blankets and furniture. He paid fine
of one dollar and costs, besides paying
for the damage for his fun. Hilisboro
Sentry
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
III conirAci Let

Contracts for building tho new jail
have recently been let TO Appleton Com
struction Co of Appleton, for general
work; Fred Brewer Of Riehland Center,
heating and plumbing; Pauly Jail Com
struction Co. Of st, Louis, iron, steel
and cell work. The county will hereaf-
ter heat the court house and Jail from
a central heating plant under the new
SatI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
CALIFORNIA BOOK

An unusually handsome book on Cali
fornia has just been published by the
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST.
PAUL RAILWAY. 1t will be sent to
any address for three cents postage.
F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

The centenary of the Norwegian vio-
linist, Ole Bull, who lived for years in
Madison, will be celebrated all over
Norway and many cities in the United
States on Saturday. February 5.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
DO A:rrNk BUSINESS

Manager Edgar Lepley sends us the
following statement of business done
at the Liberty Pole cheese factory for
the season commencing May l, 1909,
and ending January 10, 1910:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Frst pubiieation February 2. 1870 }.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice Of application for letters Of administration
VERNON COUNTY COURT--IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. County Of Vernon, ~.
In the matter al the estate Of Larcine Morkri.
by marriage IareinQ Erickson, deceased.
On this list day Of February. A. ID. 1910. upon
reading and fling the petition Of A. A. Morkri.
stating that Lafeine Mofkri. Of Che county Of
Vernon. who died intestAte on or about the 10th
day Of June 1907, and praying that he be APP
ceased
II is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore me at the probate office In the city Of Viro-
qua. Wisconsin IN the LIST day Of March, A. u,
1910 at 10 o'clock a. M
And it is further ordered that notice Of the
time and place appointed for hearing said ape
piicatiou be given 70 all persons Interested BY pub
fishing a copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessiyely 10 THE VERNON County CENSOR, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous TO the
tirnn appointed for said hearing,
Ky the Court. u. o. MAHoHEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02


Christian or a model something or an
other. 1t is really doubtful eompli-
ment, for model is only an imitation
of the real thing.
eff one could foresee Just what would
happen before another new year rolls
around, what a vast amount of diff
ference it would make in the conduct
of most people," is the philosophical
and truthful observation of the Oshkosh
Northwestern.
There is sweet music in in every home
where the heart strings are tocched by
gentleness and courtesy. The mild
word, the gentle answer, the tender act,
the patient considerateness, will touch
chords of kindness and make sweet
melody in the family as everywhere.
A desolate, dreary place is home de-
void of those little courtesies which are
practiced in the best social life.
1t is curious to observe how much
pains person will sometimes take to
find missing penny when they will
spend dollars with absolute reckless
ness. 1t is natural enough to seek lost
property, but with most people time is
considered as the equivalent of money,
and to waste half an hour in searching
for an individual cent seems like piece
of extravaganza.
We do not know when our end is to
come. That has been hidden from us.
We know not who of us will be among
that vast army of the "thirtieths, who
will have to respond to deaths call in
1911. We may be one of them. Some
live as if they expected to remain here
forever-with no thought of the NOR
row, or of the future, or of eternity.
And yet the summons will come to some
of them also.
1t doesn't take long to become ac-
get their winter hold on snow and ice.
Here few weeks ago we had sure
footing and could walk anywhere with
confidence and pleasure. Now we are
in an arctic world where we have
changed our gait, our thoughts and
even our habits. 1t seems bit strange
upon reflection, how we can do things
if we must. 1t also suggests possibili-
to the individual never even dreamed
Of And it is most fortunate that we
can adapt ourselves to the changing
conditions which surround us, for were
it otb"rwiae our happiness would hinge
on .cial days and rare occasions,
whe. ,As the most of us learn to take
things as they come, and if we are as
wise as we certainly ought to be, we
can find plenty of good cheer and live
in the sunshine of rational enjoyment
by passing our good feelings, down
the line - All one need to do is to keep
a good grip on oneself, feet on the
ground and head level
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
MONEY 10 LOAN

For LOAN Money on farm property.
Funds always on hand no delay. IN
terest reasonable. / also buy mort
cages. Address, or call on, w. j. Hick-
sich, $40 Pearl street, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

From my farm one mile southwest Of
town, on Monday, January 81, two dark
bay colts, mare and gelding. Return
to j. w. CADE, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

John II. White: Father, although
getting close to the nineties, ia hearty
and well, but does not cften leave home
because blin6less 40 gradually creeping
upon him. He has always been one of
greatest readers and now that he is
deprived of that privilege he feels the
affection keenly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

B. w. Moore has decided TO erect
a modern brick hotel this season on the
site Of the Park building which burned
last October. He has already con-
eraeted for rock for his foundation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Short News Stories of Interest
Picked Up by Censor Reporters Various Sources
THEY SIZE THE LICE IN 1910

The 1910 buying chances are getting
underway. The store ads. are 1910
store ads.-the offers are 1910 offers,
and are worthy of your attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
POINTS PERTINENT. PAT. PLEASING
Observers New Year Findings in Fact
and Sentiment

We often hear this man and that
called ''modep' husband, or a model
Christian or a model something or am
other. 1t is really doubtful eompli-
ment, for model is only an imitation
of the real thing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
Leg SAVING

viii accept logs for saving at the
Viroqua planning mill Deliveries may
be made at any time before April.
JOHN p RILEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

Ladies aid society Of Congregational
church meets on Wednesday Of next
week with Mesdames C. II. Trowbridget
Fl. e. Rogers and II. Trowbridge
the home of the former.
Zion young peoples society meets
next Sunday afternoon at S. c. Froi-
lands in Avalanche.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

eff one could foresee just what would
happen before another new year rolls
around, what vast amount of diff
ference it would make in the conduct
of most people," is the philosophical
and truthful observation of the Oshkosh
Northwestern.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

August Dumkie. Wheatland: Frank
Sallander, George Amann and myself
delivered our crops of tobacco today,
selling TO Viroqua dealers. 1t was my
first experience in growing the weed
and am well pleased with results ,,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

1T Is one thing to guarantee" q
machine as some people are in the habit
of doing, but it IL an entirely different
thing to give a contract like G. S. Slack
does when he guarantees the Litehfield
spreaders. See page five.
We don't believe one man in ten
really understands what the word
s'guarantee" means. C. S. Slack is
the only man in town who has taken
the trouble to explain it. See how he
Analyses the guarantee question on page
FIVE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
First publication January 10. lsio--4
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order Limiting Time and Notice
" ERNoN COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE


In the matter of the estate of Charles A. Tenney.
deceased.
On the application Of C. NJ. Butt. administrator
under the viii Of the estate of Charles A. Tenney,
late of Vernon county, deceased no one having
required the appointment Of commissioners on
said estate
1t is ordered that all creditors are required TO
present their claims ard demands against the said
estate Of Charles A. Tenney. deceased. for exam-
nation and allowance, on or before the first
Tuesday Of August A. y. 1910. which time is
hereby allowed and limited for that purpose
II is further ordered. that all claims and de-
mands Of all persons against the said estate Of
Charles A. renney deceased. will be received. ex-
amined and adiasted before this court ut its court
room In che court house, in the city OF Yiroqua in
said county. at a regular term thereof. appointed
60 be held on the first Tuesday OF August
1910. and all creditors hereby notified thereof
II is further ordered. that notice Of tho time and
place Mt which said claims and demands viii be
received, examined aud adjusted as aforesaid, and
Of the time hereby limited for creditors to present
their claims, be given ty publishing a copy of thia
order and notice for four weeks successfully, once
IN each week. IN tho VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. n
newspaper published in The city uf Virodua in said
county. the ilrat publication TO be within ten days
from the date hereof.
Dated this nth day Of January. 1910.
BY the Court. d O. MAHoHEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

Hillshoro merchants have followed
Viroqua in the closing of their business
places at six o'clock most Of the even
ings of each week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02
CHURCH NOTES

Young peoples society of the United
Lutheran church will hold business
meeting next Sunday evening, February
6, 6:45 sharp, at the Christian church.
All members are urgently requested TO
be present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

Our county supervisor of assessment.
Henry Linke, has been invited by the
state tax commission, to deliver an adj
dress on the subject Of his work at the
annual meeting Of assessors in session
al Madison this week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-02

T. j. Thorson has disposed Of bis
photograph business at Westby, leased
his store building and will remove to
Cashton, where he resided for mum
Der Of years.