Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
OLDEST OFFICIAL IN Z. S. DIES
Brother of E B. Hyde Passes Away
at Age of Ninety-Eight

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/ Pierre, South Dakota, where he was
| temporarily staying with a son. The
! senior had reached the remarkable age
of ninety-eight years, oldest of fam
| ilv of nine children, our Mr.. Hyde be-
/ ing twenty-five years his junior, or the
younger of the brood. Deceased was
/ born in Massachusetts,. Coming west
| ne was the first settler of Pike county,
! Illinois, where he served twenty years
continuously as county treasurer. He
was the Oldest resident of Logan coun-
| y, the oldest Mason in Illinois and the
oaest official in the United States.
After MANY years service Mr.. Hyde vol-
unsarily relinquished the off .e of treas
| urer of the city of Lincoln last May.
H declined unanimously rendered
election.
The deceased paid visit to his rela-
tives in Vernon county twelve years
ago.
-Viroqua city schools open Septem-
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Shingles and roofngs cheap at
Thayer's.
j. E. Bigley jeweler and engraver.
Work guaranteed.
MEMS s5c and 81. 90 overalls at Stoll
& Groves 75c pair.
-Leona Heck has been visiting
friends near Victory.
Ed Norris was here from West
Salem to renew friendships.
Granville Hall was in the city from
Cashton on business, Monday.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone &c.
If in need of silo. cement. plaster
or lumber see J. E. Nuzum & Son.
Mr. E B. Hyde was called to Fl.
Atkinson to attend the funeral of a
sister-in-law.
Use Hygeno to chase the flies off
your stock. Price Sl.00 per gallon. o.
E. Davis. druggist.
w. D. Dyson arrived home from
the hospital on Monday. His recovery
has been rapid and satisfactory.
Call ana see those air dried red
cedar shingles, the best in grade, lowest
in price, at Tibbits-Cameron's.
DO not neglect seeing our advance
suits. Come in and let US show them
to you. The Blue Front Store.
Mrs. H. c. Gardner is in the city
to spend some time with her brother,
H. E. Packard, and other relatives.
Mrs. c. D, Williams departed, Mon
day morning, for Omaha to see broth
er, who is reported in delicate health.
Chairman Tolloch drove over from
Victory on Monday, finding himself with
a colicky horse on arrival in the county
seat.
All kinds of silo material-brick,
hollow tile and fir stave, with or with
out doors, at reasonable prices, at
Thayer's.
Mrs. James Lyttle and daughter
Dorothy came from Milwaukee to spend
few days with August Smith and
daughters.
Mrs. Ida Hayes and daughter Min
ME went to Chicago, Mrs. Hayes ex-
pecting to remain there for the winter
season at least.
We have handled Universal Port
land cement for six years and not
dissatisfied customer. If you need
cement floor we guarantee Universal.
Tiobits-Cameron.
Feed your stock Hess stock food;
it tones the system and keeps them
healthy. If you are not satisfied with
the results come and get your money.
o. &. Davis, druggist
Mrs. Isaac w. Smith and daughter
Matte are home from Oshkosh, where
they passed some weeks with sister and
daughter, Mrs. 0ium.
Relatives here received unfavor-
able reports from Mrs. Frank. E. Tate,
who is i'll at her Spokane home. Mrs.
Z laf4 f<n Co
urday night, to be with the family dur
ing the mothers illness.
Garfield Aiken and wife are visit
ing among relatives and friends in the
city. They are now and have been for
two or three years, residents of Huron,
South Dakota, where Mr.. Aiken has a
position with the board of trade.
Henry Casson, Junior, son of Col.
Henry Casson, former editor of the
CENSOR, has been renewing acquaint-
ances in his native Viroqua. Henry is
accompanied by his wife. They are
guests at Mrs. W. Haughton's, Mr..
Casson's grandmother.
Secretary Fisher is in receipt of
letter from Congressman John J. Esch
accepting an invitation to deliver an
address at the coming county fair. Mr..
Esch states that continuation of the
present session of congress past fair
dates is the only thing that viii prevent
his being present.
DR.. w. W. Hanson arrived home
Sunday night after three weeks passed
in Minnesota and North Dakota points.
AS general proposition he says the
crops are by no means good, although
in spots they are an average. Because
of this condition business in the towns
visited is poor and will be still duller.
Carl johnson, salesman at San
wick's clothing store during the past
year or more, surrenders his position |
to accept travelling occupation with a
Beloit overalls factory. That he may
find success and prosperity in his new |
field of operations will be the wish of |
many acquaintance. For the present |
Mr. johnson win keep his family in
Viroqus.
City board Of education is making |
many improvements in and about the /
school buildings. Fresh coats of paint
in many Of the rooms, steel ceiling for I
two in the old brick. But the most ex-
tensive improvement is being arranged /
in the high school building for reception
of the county training school. When |
reeonvened enlarged and fine quart /
ers for auditorium and class rooms will |
greet teachers and pupils. These quart
ers viii prove ample for use Of the |
county trainers.
james NJ. Smith returned from
South Dakota, arriving Sunday night. |
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