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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

This made the local tradesmen blazs.
They cried; THAT rule will work both
ways.
" BILL CUTS US. WHY. WELL
CUT BILL
Till Of that game he has his fill
II Jared Bill some. He said: "By Jaekt
II 4 spend here il may COME BACK"
His dollars now no longer roam.
But "6.n che Booster" buys at home
-. E. Nelson is taking lay-ofi
from duties as travelling salesman and
at present is at his. home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Cherrington
went TO Sparta last Saturday to attend
the funeral of Edward Everett. who
died there from cancer after a long
suffering. Mr. Everett was a son Of
the late John Everett, one of the pio-
.neer settlers of the early Viroqua Ed
ward Everett was born in Ohio sixty
nine years ago coming with his parents
TO this place befor the war. He en-
lis ed IN one of the Wisconsin regiments.
A few years following the war he re-
moved to Sparta. where be has since
resided. He leaves a wife and four
grown e ildren.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Do You Lone Coz the ROLLING BiIlowl

A navy recruiting station has been
opened in the Federal building at Mad
ison to remain until July 9TH. At the
present time the personnel is filed,
but after July LIST there will be plenty
of vacancies in all ratings. The navy
now desires machinists for the engi-
neering department, and the advance
ment in this rating is very rapid. The
navy department Is also DESTROYS of Sc
curing good cooks for the service. The
pay in this department is better than
similar work on the outside. As the
Atlantic battle-ship fleet will make a
cruise this fall to Europe, the men en-
listing now will likely be detailed to
the ships making this cruise.
Any men between seventeen and
thirty-five years of age who are inter-
ested inthe navy, may have full par.
ticnlars furnished by either calling OF
writing to the recruiting office in the
Federal building at Madison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Meets Violent Death

At Minneapolis, yesterday, Granville
Silbaugh was killed by the explosion of
an engine. Eight others shared his
fate. Relatives of the deceased were
notified by telegram and his brother
William and Abner Silbaugh hurried to
the scene of the disaster. The unfor-
tunate man is survived by wife and
several children. Until some twelve
years ago he made his home in the
town of Webster, this county. He was
a carpenter and contractor by profess
si0n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVERSION

BY direction of the democratic county c ,mrnit.
tee, mass convention of the democratic lectors
Of Vernon county. is hereby called 10 be l. ED in
the city of Viroqua. at the court house. on atur-
day. July 9Th. at 200 p m, sharp time. for the
purpose of eleeting eight delegates 10 attend lhs
democratic convention TO be held in the city o.
Milwaukee on Tuesday. July 18th. and for the
transaction Of such other business as it may de
eide upon. AL voters of Vernon county, ire
spective of past party affiliations, who believe in
democratic principles. are urged to cooperate
with US in said convention.
CAPT II. CONNER Chairman of Committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Air.hips to Race Auto

The management of the Wisconsin
state fair is actively promoting the big
event which will occur in Milwaukee,
September II, 13, Ia, Is and 16. Ex-
tensive improvements are being made
ON the grounds and interesting special
feateres secured. Among the most in
teresting special acts proposed is five
mile race around the mile track be-
tween the famous Wright Bros. air
sup and Barney Oldfeld, champion
automobilist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Sullivan. Michael.

An East Boston doctor told Of the
experience of a druggist the other day
who sold some alcohol to a new Gus
toner. After the man had signed the
book as required, he said Now,
don't get that name twisted. 1t is
Michael Sullivan, and not Sullivan
Michael, same as they turned it
around in the directory. Boston
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
NOTICE, CONTRACTORS!
OFFICE OF tue CITY Clerk ,I;e


THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES NO
tice that sealed propos. Us for the erection and
completion of brick and tone pumping station
including all labor and matelsa, will be received
by the city clerk in the City OF ViroQua, Wiscon-
sin, until the hour Of 600 y. m on the 7th day OF
July. 1910.
and specifications prepared by Parkinson u Dock
endorff architects Of La Crosse. Wisconsin. which
may be had on application to the architects or
city clerk Of Viroqua. Wisconsin.
A srtified check for 2 per cent Of the amount
of bid payable to the city treasurer must accom-
pany each bid as a guaranty, the same to be re-
turned to unsuccessful bidders Immediately on
the letting of che contract The party to whom
the contract is awarded win be required to give
satisfactory bond for so per cent of the amount
of the contract for the faithful performance Of
the contract
1t Is the inteI.tion of the owners 20 award the
contract 10 the lowest responsible bidder but the
right to accept any reject any or all proposals
is reserved BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL
Attest: Geo II. Clarke. Clerk.
DATED June p 1910,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
fFrom the VOC InteIIigeneerl

d. NJ. Hunter has purchased the Bur
gor residence in this village which his
family have been occupying lately and
is one of the best residences in Viola.
Thomas Peterson of Harrison Hollow,
died June Is, at the age Of thirty years.
He was son of Thomas c. and Anna
Peterson and was born in Liberty June
5. 1880. Funeral services were held at
Folsom Monday, conducted by Rev.
Finstad.
E. r. Cushman returned home from
South Dakota, where he visited his
sons Byron and Curtis and looked after
his large herd of Herefords. He has
1875 head of pure breds on the plain and
while there helped the boys TO move
them to their claims near Willetts,
South Dakota. He says the pasture is
fine and the cattle are doing well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
The Evolution Of
Booster Bill
IV.--How Bill Came to
Advertise

Bill Blue refused 70 advertise.
Said he, these n1easIy paper guys
Will never get my hard earned cash."
AND THEN BILLS BUSINESS
WENT TO SMASH.
So very near" was old Bill Blue
He pinched dollar bill in two.
He pinched his trade in two likewise.
This opened poor cid Will;sm's eyes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Notice 10 Doe Owner.

To all owners of dogs in the city of
Viroqua, that on or after the 18th day
of June all dogs found without license
tag will be taken up and held 4S hours,
according to city ordinance, and if not
redeemed will be killed. An additional
fee of 80 cents will be charged for all
dogs taken up. CITY MARSHAL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Auction POSTPONED

Owing to the extreme heat the Blue
Front Store has postponed their auction
sale until Friday, July Sth, beginning
at 2:30 O'Clock in the afternoon and
O'Clock in the evening. Do not fail to
attend this auction sale. Your last
chand to buy merchandise at your own
price. COPELAND & ELLEFSoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Auction Sale Of Household Effects

On the Lindemann lot just north of
the CENSOR office, Friday. July /, Mrs.
c. M. Thompson will sell at auction
household effects consisting of tables,
chairs, bedsteads chiffoniers, dressers
and stoves: also harness, buggies and
garden tools. Sale begins at 1000 a.
m. Be on hand and get something at
your own price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Notice 10 Water Users

All persons desiring to use city water
for sprinkling purposes are hereby no
titled that they are liable to a penalty
for so using the water without first
paying the sprinkling rate and obtain
ing license therefor. The ordinance
will be enforced strictly.
BY ORDER OF COUNCIL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
WHAT OUR SEIeHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
fFroDn the Hinsboro septrrl

Mrs. DR.. Pinch left for Oklahoma
City where she viii spend short time
with her sister and brothers. The
doctor accompanied her as far as Chi
cago.
Mr.. Neuman Nelson and Miss Anna
Walstad, two well known Greenwood
young people, were united in marriage
June p at the home of the groom s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ E Nelson.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of only few immediate rela-
tvs.
There has been practically no rain
in this section for about five weeks and
things commences to look pretty dry.
Hay and pasture is already impaired
and the dairying industry is suffering a
severe setback. Unless rain comes
within few days the wheat, barley
and rye crops will suffer severely.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Hon. Charles Linse, one of the lead
ing men and farmers of La Crosse
county, died at the age of seventy. He
had been prominent in live stock breed
ing, lecturer before farmers institu-
ties, president of the Shelby Insurance
company and served his county in the
Legislature for two terms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

He smiled bit and said: "By geel
! think I've barked up the wrong tree.
To cure a business on the blink
Prescribe dose of printers ink"
Bill saw the print" "a page he said
The printer man almost fell dead.
Now there is cash in Williams till.
"THE AID. FOR MlNEI" says "Boost-
err Bill"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Wallace ar
rived from Sparta last week with the
intention of making this city their fu-
ture home. They formerly resided at
La Fargo hut for the past two or three
years lived at Sparta and Tomah.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
The Evolution Of
Booster Bill
v.-BiII Praises the Editor

When Bill no longer was chump
And saw twas time to make thinss
hump,
To square accounts he started in,
Dead sore he had knoeker been.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

FOR RENT = Rooms, furnished or I'M
furnished. Inquire of Mrs. George H.
Clarke.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

Mormons have been doing missionary
work in Hillsboro and vicinity, holding
public meetings and expounding the
faith of the Latter Day Saints.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE-A bedstead and wire
springs. A brussel carpet somewhat
worn. Very cheap. Inquire of E. M.
Rogers. 25-1.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
NAE RlEp

June 18th. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Rolfe. in the village of La Farge occurred the
marriage Of their daughter Mary to MIR. Otto Hill.
Reverend Vincent officiating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Country Papers FIELD Tor Usefulnes.

Country Papers Field tor usefulness
II know of no better opening for
usefulness than the well conducted
country newspaper in community, that
is large enough to support it. said B.
b. Herbert, editor of the National
Printer-Journalist and pioneer in the
advocacy of college training for news
paper and magazine work, in an adj
dress before the students of the jourua-
lism course at the University of Wis
consin.
THE country paper, if made useful,
can be made profitable, and you can
get world of pleasure out of the
work, /" continued the speaker. And
| if you are useful, and in pleasant work,
does it matter whether YOU are worth
$40, 600 or $40, 0Q0. 0007 You are really
better off on the country paper, for you
are free from much worry.
GU can make yourself q power,
not alone m the community in which
you live, but in the country at large,
for through your weekly paper you can
reach and influence the country boys
who. statistics show, furnish the ma
jority of the senators, railroad man
ayers, and presidents of the nation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE -Two-year-oId registered
Polled Durham bull; of gentle DISPOSE
ton. Inquire of Willard Geiter, Route
No. 3.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE-My two store buildings
on Main street. For particulars inquire
at Mrs. A. o. Larson's millinery store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE-A brood sow and six pigs;
also full blood yearling Jersey bull.
Inquire of II. M. Peterson, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Lost and Found

LosT-A black cat, medium size, back
black, legs black and white, white
streak on and above nose. Call at or
notify Congregational parsonage. Re-
ward. 26-1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

Good roads are expensive, but they
pay, not only in the actual facility with
which farmers can haul their produce
ard the increase in comfort and speed,
but good roads and streets give far
better impression Of thrift and value
to visitors and investors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE-Forty-acre farm with
stock and machinery included. Address
j. c. jacobson, Viroqus, Route 8.
23-4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
For Rent

For RENT Rooms in the Ferguson
block. Inquire of Mrs. B. F. Ferguson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

After years of waiting and endeavor
Viola is booked for electric lights, the
system of street, business house and
residence lighting to be inaugurated by
proprietors of the Excelsior works. If
the proper encouragement is extended
to warrant the system will be ready
for business within three months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

For SALE-Two brood sows and Is
pigs. Call on or address Augustus
Smith, Route No. 8, Viroqua. 25-I.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under tflis Head Cts
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents


For SALE-Buckwheat seed. Inquire
of James Rogers, West Prairie, Route 1.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
The Evolution of
Booster Bill
VI.-He Decides TO Buy a Home

When Bill Blue had TO buy of yors
II made his tightwad spirit sore,
So these times, be it understood,
He made as seldom as he could.
His cash to no home merchant went.
To a mail order house he sent.
"These stores that we have here" said
he,
"Are robbers, but they can't rob me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Halmrast of Coon
Valley departed for Canada, for an ex-
tended visit with Mr.. Halmrast's broth
er. He expects to visit the states in
the west before returning to our viii
lage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

On Wednesday, June 10, Elmer H.
Williams, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Williams Of Readstown, received at the
university of Illinois the degree of
doctor of philosophy, which is the high
est academic degree conferred by a
University.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

According to the Readstown Tribune
Mrs. Dousman of Prairie du Chen spent
a few days with her mining engineer
in that vicinity recently. They were
examining her options with view to
beginning prospecting operations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

The Prairie du Chen papers say that
move is on foot there to restore old
Fort Crawford. A portion of the stone
walls are still standing and il is pro-
posed to rebuild as nearly az possible
on the plan of the old place. 1t is a
reproach on the general government
and local pride of the prairie city that
destruction was ever permitted to the
extent that it has been carried.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-13

note, Not count on i'll Why, Christmas would be
nothing without It'll
among so many things Why hadn't She asked for
only that one present? She didn't want those other
things anyway and this was the day before Christ
mas-no word could reach Santa now.
The day passed feverishly for Vida Upstairs and
down she wandered from window to window, from
person TO person-anxious unhappy, impatient Would
the long hours never go
AT last twilight came, and the darkness fell. And
In the corner of the great hall sofa facing the clock
asleep.
Her mothered Weakened her when it was time to
hang UP her stocking, and then, in spite Of her
ing and in spite of her long hours of worry hope was
born again. and when Vida kissed her mother good
night, visions of gray astrakhan muffs danced in her
head
MERRY CHR1srMAsl Merry Christnasro
It seemed to Vida she had but closed her eyes, and
there stood mother and Aunt Jane beside her bed one
with her little worsted shoes and the other with her
red eiderdown wrapper to hurry her over to the
nursery where her father stood waiting at the door
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Oh, papa,
said It first, she cried laughngly, her father
caught her in his arms.
Bit what had Santa Claus done TO the nurseryf He
had decorated the four walls and the chandelier with
greens and in the corner opposite the fireplace he
had stood giant Christmas tree bedecked with gilt
terng kncSknacks of every description 1t was won
derful
Vida drew quiet breath. and gave little happy
exclamation Then she flew straight to the fireplace
the muf should be there
Of the presents, six were not forgotten, and
there others she had not asked for: a. pearl
handled knife in the toe of her stocking (she had
membered how much she needed knife only yes
terday morning) album for her postal cards-why
hadn't she thought of that? She had over hundred
postals that Uncle Jack had sent her-of course she
wanted an album. cuckoo clock, that even as she
looked flung open its little carved DOORS and shot out
the cuckoo. It was seven o'clock Surely no little
girl ever had more beautiful Christnasl
But Vida's lips were quvering, and great lump
sWelled IN her throat The muff-the beautiful gray
astrakhan muf not there Santa Claus had for
gotten i'll
But Vida was brave And she would not let those
who loved her her cry suspect her dsappoint-
ment She turned away from them and went over
to the north window, fighting with her tears
The kitchen roof stretched out under this window
and for days now even the print of birds claw had
COPYRIGHT, BY THE CENTURY COMPANY
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-13

~ ITTY WHITE had heard rumors for two
weeks that there was a wildcat the
"a mountain Though bears still were quite
common, every though that the wild
- - cats had been killed off. So this was bad
news, for they were almost the worst
things to meet when one is alone
Rover" the big Newfoundland who such
good friend to kitty White" and Kitty Gray"-the
prettest in the neighborhood- that just
lem him wildcat and he'd make short work of it;
but Kitty White trembled with fear every time she
over to chat with Kitty Gray She said her
getting awfuly unstrung, for every bush and
shadow she saw she thought was that wildcat. Neither
of the kittens dared to stay out after dark for the
wildcat had been seen as far down the mountain as
their homes
Rover laughed at them and said he'd like to get at
the old wildcat, he would.
Kitty White said the worst wish she could wish it
that it might have to go down the hume
log; she just wondered how it would like to feel as
if her eyes coming out of their sockets and her
fur flying out by the roots.
"Poohl" said Rover you know, Kitty White that
going down fume won't kill cat"
Finally Master Jack made up his mind to hunt for
that cat IN
Rover came down to Kitty Whites one morning and
said the hunt begin that day. And he invited
her and Kitty Gray to join in it. They afraid
at first; but he said he'd protect them and they might
see the sport and not be in bit of danger either
In half an hour they all were started, Jack with his
gun on his shoulder. and Rover capering on ahead
The two little cats began by being rather STILL and
kept close to Jacks heels telling each other awful
stories about the vickedness of wildcats in general and
of this one in particular
Why said Kitty White they say she's eaten up
all the young kittens that she could find around here
for six months. I'm afraid not too big for her
myselfl"
Il think she likes EN- tenderer than you; call YOU
tough one" said Kitty Gray, in goodnatured, play
full way.
And they went talking and quarreling until
they grew Drawer for they had nothing to alarm
them They skipped and hoped about as if they never
had been afraid of anything in their lives.
Suddenly great bark from Rover made them stop
in the midst Of froc and brstle themselves out.
They Kissed furiousy although they didn't know in
the least what they kissing at Then they stood
very still and watched Presently they something
white fast that it looked like streak of light
and not at all like ANIMAL and Rover was after it
with great bounds. He was too busy to bark now.
The white thing ran up tree, and then the two
kittens saw that it was cat, the biggest
they had ever seen When she had got high in the
tree she turned and looked down. and her eyes seemed
like two big balls Of green FIRE She had black spot
the top of her head, and two black paws.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-13
KITTY WHITE.' =
By C. M. Branson.

Now Rover stood at the foot of the tree and
shook his head and barked until the echoes were SO
loud and many that Kitty White thought dozen
dogs must have gathered around.
Jack raised his gun and aimed at the cat But just
then she gave such peous cry that he did not pull
the trigger he had intended The cry didn't sound
fierce at al-it only very pleading and Jack was
tender-hearted, for all his roughness The idea had
all?"
Now til, two kittens and Rover understood cat Ian
guage, of course and they knew that the cry of the
cat had meant Don't shootl never do any harm |"
When Kitty White Jack hesitate she looked up
at the cat and gave long ntezV which meant "Ars
you wildcat, after all"
Now, the moment the cat in the tree heard Kitty
Whites voice she shivered all over and seemed to
forget that the gun was pointed at her.
"What voice was that?" she asked, as she
down and climbed out near the end of one OF the
lower branches.
Mine" said Kitty White, promptly, wondering why
the cat asked such question.
Wont you please speak again?" begged the freed
cat And Kitty, not knowing what TO say, just gave
another long me50 -a tee y easne
BY this time Jack had lowered his gun, and Rover
was sitting down, listening and trying hard to regain
his breath
Il declare" said Jack, "Tm not going to shoot that
cat after all; she looks too gentle and knowing"
The cat heard him, and understood enough to know
she out of danger, so she began to crawl slowly
down the tree 1t was hard work for Rover to keep
from touching her when she brushed past his noses
but he was too interested to think of worrying
her.
The cat went straight to Kitty White.
Kitty" said she, in husky voice, do you remem-
Der your mother?"
"Only little. She drowned in well when
/ very small" was the timid answer.
did they find the bodyF the next ques-
ton, in a hollow whisper.
No. said Kitty so full of awe that she didn't
feel Kitty Grays nudge hear her say She's crazy,
isn't she%
"Your mother was not drowned" said the cat with
sigh of relief. "She escaped through hole in the
cover of the well but she frightened that she
went off into the woods and has been there since.
Kitty, don't you know me Z"
Here Kitty White trembled and her fur seemed to
grow pale. "No-o-o" she stammered
Kitty, said tae cat, there is one thing / must
paw"
i have, haveP cried Kitty, in high key
My child, my child" wlimpered the cat and she
casped Kitty White to her heart, mewing in such a
historical way that Jack had to stop his ears
Then they went down the mountain a very happy
and contented pair