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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

The death of Postmaster Keyes of
Madison, week ago, removes from
Wisconsin most historic figure, man
of brains and citizen of the highest
type. With his family Mr.. Keyes pio-
neered in Wisconsin when it was ter
ritory, coming from the east while he
was mere lad. He has been prom
inent during all these years in what
ever our commonwealth has made in
achievement as great state. True to
friends and party Keyes was central
figure for more than six decades. He
was first appointed postmaster at the
state capital by President Lincoln and
held commission from Grant, Garfield,
Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft. AS
soldier, citizen and official his measure
was full Of integrity and heIpfulness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

Mark Twain, who recently passed
beyond, said Of himself once that he
wrote stories to keep the world from
being too gloomy. 81 always feel
stronger" he said, at another time,
when someone gives me cup of good
cheer and ! try to pass it along. That
life is useless which makes all about il
feel miserable" It is not possible for
many to write the inspiring, cheering
thoughts Of wit and humor which Marx
Twain placed upon paper. But they
have the power-all have-to radiate
sunshine and hopefulness. The gloora-
lest thoughts Of a respondent person
may be changed TO those of Joy by the
simple manner of mornings greeting
from friend. A picture postal card,
a thoughtful letter, happy telephone
call, may change the mental atmos-
phere Of an entire day for some IN
happy heart.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

The Federated Women's Club of
Wisconsin has just acquired title to the
location of the first state house site,
Belmont, in La Fayette county. It is
a most appropriate thing to do, and it
is not creditable to the state itself that
tbis purchase was not long ago made.
Wisconsin territory, partitioned from
Michigan territory, was organized at
Mineral Point, July 4, 1886, and the
first Legislature met at Belmont, in a
two story building. 1t is the site of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Editorial
WHY THE COST cREEPs UP7


Does the average housewife realize
that she is paying $1,000 per bushel for
corn when she invests in breakfast food
at ten cents a package? That is the
truth Notwithstanding one can go upon
the open market and purchase the
above named quantity for about six
dimes. Breakfast foods done up in
packages have an enormous sale all
over the country. Rich and poor alike
begin the day with cereals and cream.
They are wholesome, no doubt, but is
a bushel of corn shredded, faxed or
done up in curley-cues any better than
the grain ground up in mill for few
cents? A lot of excellent things can
be made from corn meal and you are
not paying $1,000 bushel because it is
SHREDDED or faxed and put up in pretty
red packages. That is why the cost of
living has increased. 1t is not only
true with corn but with other products
as well. Our bacon must be sent to
Chicago SO that the transportation
lines, packers, statesmen and merchants
may be enriched by handling it. This
same extravaganza prevails in every
department of housekeeping. The sup
ply for the best bacon is always ex-
hausted at high figure and the cheap
err grades remain to be sold at loss.
Everybody wants the best. The
butcher regrets the cow is not all
porterhouse steaks and the pig all
back bacon. The demand for liver is
feeble but the cry for expensive meat
is incessant. No wonder living is high.
Fly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censor's
Live Correspondents
CLINTON.

SUGAR GROVE. December 5-Mr and Mrs. VII
Adams and little Miles returned Saturday
from the north where they have been hunting.
They brought a deer home with them. Mrs. VIII
liam Calhoun has been on the sick list Arthur
Parr is doing some carpenter work for Link
Clark Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Calhoun visited at
Viii Adaros' yesterday. Nina Donovan is work.
ing at John Halls. Robert Clark and daughter
Katie went 10 Tomah today 20 visit the moon doc
tor. Eythel Nelson is working at VIII Calhoun's
=. Mamie VanDuzee visited Blanche Clark Satur-
day night and Sunday. Mrs. VIM. Donovan WISH
ted her mother Mira John Appleman of Cashton
several days last week .Chas. Dolan visited at
Elias Stokes Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Vim
cent preached here yesterday afternoon. He will
again preach here a week from next Saturday
night, Carrie Calhoun is visiting relatives in
Illinois. but will return soCn... Quite number
from our ridge attended the oyster supper at John
Bold's Saturday night The proceeds went to the
Dell church. Mrs. Clark of Webster is visiting
her son Robert Clark for few days. Emery
Perkins is building new house. JEFF Perkins
il hauling cedar poles from Westby for the new
farmers telephone line on our ridge. Charlie
Calhoun Of Dell is working for VIII Adams.
WINTER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
=OBITUARYs

Sarah ID. Miner. daughter of DIR. and Mrs.
Huntington. of Labonon. Connecticut. was horn
in Akron. Ohio. March 9. 1896. With her parents
she moved 10 Wisconsin in pioneer days. The
family lived in northern Crawford county and con-
sttuted one Of the first families OF the community
On December l, 1885. she married Parsons ID.
Miner. For many years they lived on the noted
Miner homestead where FIVE children We're born
to them: Wilbur E.. Henry T., Mary E.. Hiram
z. and Alice H.; all of whom well established
in business Several years ago MIR. and Mrs.
Wilbur. Henry and Mary. Death came on Novem-
Der 20. The rsmains were brought from Carter to
De Soto and then conveyed to the old Miner home
near Retreat where the funeral services held.
the beautiful Walnut Mound cemetery. Rev.
Evert, a friend Of the family. officiating. Mrs.
Miner was an accomplished woman in many ways
and possessed many excellent qualities Of character
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
NEW BANK FOR VILLAGE OF Wesley
Articles of Incorporation are Filed and
Charter is Asked for

For some time it has been rumored
that a new banking institution was
about &c be founded in our enterprising
neighboring village of Westby, and now
the rumor is confirmed by the fact that
articles of Incorporation have been
filed with the state department and the
commissioner of banking applied for a
charter. 1t is understood that the capt.
tai stock is to be $4,000, to be distri-
buted among about one hundred farm
ers and business men of the village and
community. Doubtless the bank will
be opened for business about the first
of the new year, and it appears to be
understood that the new concrete Thor
son building will be the location.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Dies Snddsnly in Hotel

Nels Thompson, who lived on Nc
Lees ridge west of this city, was found
dead in bed at the Wisconsin house in
La Crosse on Wednesday morning of
last week. He was on his way home
from 4 sojourn in Minnesota. The
proprietor Of the hotel was unable to
arouge him from his slumber and called
the coroner. After examinations by
physician the conclusion was reached
that deceased came 20 his death from
heart disease.
The body was brought home and
funeral services held last Saturday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Death Of rormsr Resident

Mrs. Andrew Thompson, formerly
Olga Westby passed away at the home
of her mother in Westby on Tuesday
of last week after several years. illness.
Deceased was thirty seven years of age
and is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
r. Nustad, Mrs.S. B. Rogue and Nettie;
three brothers, Julius, Lindahl and
Otis. She was the wife of Mr.. Andrew
Thompson, register of deeds-elect of
La Crosse county.
Funeral services were held at West
by Synod church on FridBy, with in
terment in Coon Prairie cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Free Travelling Libra lies

There are over $50 travelling Libraries
in circulation in Wisconsin. These fine
collections of good books ar. loaned by
the state to any community or small
village for the mere payment of the
freight upon receipt and return. The
books are shipped in strong chests and
may be kept for six months, when they
may be exchanged for another library.
Write to the Wisconsin Library Com
mission, Madison, Wisconsin, for a.
annlication blank
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. rs they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease. and in order to cure IL
you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quick medicine. II was prescribed by one
Of the best physicians In this country for years
and Ia n regular prescription. II Is composed Of
the best tonies known. combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous sur
faces The perfect combination of the two in
gradients Is what produces such wonderful results
In cureng Catarrh. Send for testimonials free
r. j. CHENEY q CO., Props Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggist. price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
A Simple ssresnsrd for Mothers

Mrs. ID. Gilkeson, 326 Ingles Ave,
Youngstown, Ohio, gained wisdom by
experienc My little girl had a
severe col. and coughed almost con-
tinuously. My sister recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar. The first dose
gave her relieved the inflammation in
her throat and after using only one
bottle her throat and lungs were en-
tirely free from inflammation. Since
then always keep bottle Of Foley's
Honey and Tar in the house. Accept
no substitutes. A. j. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
a Wonderful Jersey Cow.

John r. Smith of Kickapoo has q
Jersey csw that IL a wonder and we
would like to hear from anyone who
can beat her record. She is seven
years old and has given birth to nine
calves. This bossy has three pairs of
twins to her credit and three singles.
Jerseys seem to lead in more ways
than one and If anybody can discount
the record Of this COW they are GER
tainly entitled to chrome. Viola In
telligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Make a Queer Discovery

The phenomenon Of vegetation nearly
eighty feet below the surface of the
earth was brought to light in drilling
the artesian well at the rifle range east
of Sparta. Con Crowley and his men
struck a layer of what had evidently
been swamp grass and woody fiber at
that great depth, showing plainly that
that had been at one time the surface
of the ground, and which has been filled
up by erosion from the hills extending
through unknown ages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
H-===z--a=s==a=-aas--aaH==-a-
HORSES WANTED

The undersigned will be at Viroqua,
Saturday, December 10, and will pay
highest market prices for two carloads
of horses, same to be in good condition,
from 1000 pounds up and from four
years up. Also want two or three good
driving teams. Bring in your horses
as am here to buy. EMIL TEcHEM.
Eugene Denning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

After residence in Wisconsin of
more than half acentury former United
States Senator John C. Spooner, has
taken up his home in New York City,
where he has practiced his profession
since his retirement from the senate.
Mr.. Spooner brought distinction to the
state while he was a member of the
foremost law-making body in the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
MRS. rEREssA u. WILSON

After months of bodily weakness and at times
seeming serious illness the incident Of death has
by host Of friends with the near relatives in this
city. Her old home friends at bloomington join
with the friends of these latter years in feelings
of sympathy. Her death came in the night hours
of Wednesday. November 80. 1910. Following a
period Of rather better health than she had en-
s>ved for some months sudden attack of pneu-
me MA severed the spirit from the frail body.
Teressa II. Parker was born in Elgin, Illinois.
Her parents were Americans from New York
state. The date Of her birth was January %. 1874,
30 that at the time Of death she had lived 10 the
age Of 65 years. 10 months and days. When the
subject of this sketch was girl Of but seven
years of age the family moved by team TO the
vicinity Of Bloomington. Grant county. The faith
err took up government land and made this vicin-
ty his home. Here on December &C. 1867. she was
married to David Il. Wilson. Here the children
were born. FIVE of the six still living. The hus-
band passed into the great beyond in 1888. The
mother kept the children on the farm for several
years and then moved into the village Of Bloom
ington and n 1903 came to live with her children
Ella and Albert la Virodua- The children are
Ella. Edwin. Mrs. l.. 7. Holcomb. William and
Albert. Mrs. Wilson's faith in her God was pc
cuiarly beautiful II was an extremely real faith.
Her church relationship was from childhood days
with the Baptist denomination. Her religion WAS
TO her more than the mere subscribing 10 church
creed but vital working force in her life. She
was known far ahd wide as fone who exemplfed
| the Masters words when he said. inasmuch as
ye have done II unto one OF the least of these ye
have done il unto me- Her home was harbor
for many sick and Raddened relatives. and was
seldom without some sick relative who found in
this mother guardian angel. And never was
there call from the sick aud suffering OF her
community that she did not help. She shall be
missed because her seat Of usefulness viii be
empty.
Following short service at the home on Thurs
day morning the mortal remains were taken to
the old home at Bloomington; Rev. Chas. But
tiers. assisted by the local Baptist minister. Rev.
A. l.. Taylor, conducted the services and the in
terment was beside the husband in the Maggie
Cemetery
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

j. w. Greer, Greenwood. Ia, suf
fered with severe case of lumDago.
THE pains were 80 intense ! was
forced to hypodermie injections for re-
lief. These attacks started with pain
in the small of my back which gradu-
ally became fairly paralyzing. Ny at
tention was attracted to Foley's Kid
ney Remedy and am glad to say after
using this wonderful medicine ! am no
longer bothered in any way by my old
enemy lumbsgo." A. ]. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
ROUND AND ABOUT US

From his home near New Richmond,
comes the news Of the death of Hon.
Peter Peterson, a former citizen of
Christiana, where he has relatives still
residing. With his parents Mr.. Peter
son came from Norway, settling in Yer
non county in 1860, moving to South
Dakota in young manhood. He served
two terms as a member of the legis-
lature in that new state, few years
since returning to Wisconsin, locating
in st. Croix county. His brother, Oluf
Peterson, and brother-in-law, Even Dab
len, both of Westby, attended the fun
eral.
One Of the foremost citizens and long
time farmers of Retreat community,
T.. b. Hyde, is to abandon the old
homestead and become a resident of
Viroqua. Mr.. Hyde has disposed of
his splendid place to l.. +. Miller of
De Soto, who will rent the same. Con-
sideration is reported TO be 10000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyde will live in retire
ment after several decades spent in
toll in building up and perfecting fine
rural home. They will occupy the M.
V. B. Richards house.
One of the early German citizens and
farmers Of the town of Hamburg, on
Brinkman Ridge, passed away at the
age of eighty years from complication
of diseases. Joseph Rochelt, survived
by widow, four sons and daughter.
On recent date Mr.. Lee Infield died
at his home on Sugar Grove ridge in
the town of Kickapoo, aged thirty
seven. He was one of the leading
young farmers Of that section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

that building that the women's clubs
have purchased, S0x45 feet at $3.50.
The old building as shown above. has
been moved about 200 feet from the
original site and is now used as a barn.
The state historical society few years
ago considered the question of buying
the structure itself but found it in
such dilapidated condition that it was
determined that to undertake to rescue
it would be an unwise undertaking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

The short session of congress con-
vened on Monday and the Presidents
message was given to the two houses
yesterday. With something of pride
the CENSOR calls attention to the fact
that page synopsis of the long docu-
ment is sent out with today's paper, a
stunt unusual with country weeklies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
First publication December Z. 1906.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice Of application for letters of admin,

Notice Of application Tor letters Of administration
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. County Of Vernon.ss.
In the matter Of the estate Of II. Lee Infed.
deceased.
On this 7th day Of December. A. D., 1910. upon
reading and fling the petition Of Gertruee Infeld,
stating that II. Lee lnheld Of the county. Of Yer
non. died interstate, about the 2Tth day Of
November 1910. and praying that Gertrude Intield.
deceased.
Il Is ordered that said application be heard be-
fore me- at the probate Office in the city Of Yiro-
qua on the Ord day Of January. A. d. 19ll. AT 10
o'clock a. m.
And it is further ordered. that notice of the
time Sad place appointed for hearing said appli-
cation BE- given 10 all persons Interested by pub
fishing copy Of this order for three weeks sue
eessiyely in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR a
Newspaper printed in said county, previous to the
time appointed for said hearing.
BY the Court. d. o. hAHoEEY. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

GTRAYED FROM MY PASTURE ON THE
- isowrio farm in town Of Jefferson four or five
yeariing steers; one black with small white spot
IN forehead; others are red in color with tips Of
left earg cut Oft. Anyone knowing whereabouts
Of said animala, please notify me-
PAUL HANSON, Viroqua Route 3.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Creamery Notes

The Viroqua Creamery Company man
ufactured dnring the month Of Octobers
SO, 8l5 pounds of butter. The patrons
received 81, 046. 20 for cream delivered
during the month of October Elgin
butter market is 30 cents this week;
one year ago price was 3lA cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Notice

will be at First National Bank in
Viroqua on Mondays, December and
IL c. 2. Hauge, agent for Hamburg
Mutual Insurance Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

For SALE Eight acres of land; good
buildings and tobacco shed for two
acres. viii trade for house and lot in
this or any nearby city. Mrs. G. N.
Hauge, Viroqua. 59-2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Do You Want Them7

We have for sale several tons of
homemade -four middlings, first class
feed. Call early at the
VIRoQUA FLOUR MILLS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

Safety razors, fire kinds; Ever
Ready 81, Real 81. so, Ward 81. Gillette
SIS, AutO-Strop IS at o. E. Davis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
LIVELY MOVEMENT ALONG TIE LINE
Eekhardt Packing of Tobacco is Sole At
Remunera.ivs erofi.

There is demand for all grades of
tobacco held by packers and growers.
Everything is wanted except the 1906
packing: that is too high priced and of
too uncertain quality for profitable con-
sumption. Old goods are being picked
up to the last pound and good figures
are paid.
The Eckhardt packing of 1909. con-
sisting of between 900 and 200 cases,
has been sold to the Esinlohr firm and
crew of workmen have been busily
engaged for more than a week in samp-
ling the crop, and it is found to be in
prime condition. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Eckhardt sold at figure that will
return him a handsome profit.
Thirty machines installed at the ware
house of the American Tobacco COM
pany in Madison at cost of approx
mately $50, 900, promise to do away
with one-third of the labor now used in
''stemming" tobacco. What three girls
would do by hand, one girl can do with
the aid of one of the new machines.
The machines have been in the process
of perfection for the past twenty years.
but not until the last two years have
they been so perfected as TO be of COM
mercial value. The machines are very
complex in mechanism, but it is said
by those familiar with their use, that
an intelligent girl can readily under
stand and operate one.
Edgerton Reporter: A brief season
of casing weather early in the week
was not of sufficient duration to per-
NIT of much of the hanging tobacco to
be removed from the curing sheds for
stripping, much to the disappointment
of growers whose tobacco is sold and
are anxious to complete the delivery.
The hanging leaf is reported to DE more
thoroughly cured and ready to be
stripped than in most seasons at this
date, as the warm, dry October had
furnished exceptional weather to &C
complish this purpose The crop there
fore could be quickly prepared for mar
ket as soon as removed from the barns
when casing weather arrives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
THE HEAT WAVE.

Yesterday was the hottest day OF
the year in New York, Three per-
sons went mad with the heat and 10
others died OF it. 4
Ten deaths and many prostrations
occurred in Philadelphia yesterday, a
result of the excessive heat.
The thermometer at Middletown,
n. y, touched 102 degrees i'll the
shade yesterday afternoon.
Washington yesterday Sweltered in
torrid heat which caused one doath,
that OF colored infant, and the pros
tration of four other persons. On
Pennsylvania avenue the thermometer
registered 102 degrees.
That the present hot wave reaches
an altitude OF 2,100 feet was the
discovery made at Lowell, Mass yes
terday by Charles ]. Glidden, who
made an ascension in the balloon Mas
SachuSetts.
One murder, q shooting which prob
ably will result fatally, three suicides
and another attempt at self-deStruction
which may yet end successfully, is
the record OF crime in Detroit for Satur-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-11
TRAIN ROBBERS EOILED.

Clevcrncss on the part Of the engineer
prevented three youthful and apparent
ly inexperienced bandits from robbing
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas South
western flyer near Larimore. ID miles
from ST. Louis, early yesterday. Three
men were arrested later rs suspects
and placed in Jail pending investiga-
ton.
Engineer Quinn, through 4 ruse, pre-
vented the lootng of the baggage car
and the passenger coaches. The bandits
compelled the engineer and the fire
man, at the point Of rcvolvers, to des-
ccnd from the cab and made the men ac-
company them back to the baggage car
TO help in unocuplingit. While tinker
ing about the coupling the engineer and
the fireman. in the darkness, managed
to glide away from the bandits. The
two started on q run for the cab.
The bandits opened fire on the engine
men.
The engineer and the fireman, unde.
tered, scrambled into the cab. The
engineer threw the throttle wide open
and dashed away with the train.
Five miles farther on ut Spanish Lake
Quinn rang up the yard master in st.
Louis and told the details of the at
tempted robbery.