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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29


Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Williams left
home last Friday, expecting to spend
the win er in milder climate. They
take Thanksgiving dinner with their
daug hter's family, Mrs. w. S. Field,
in Washington, spending fortnight
there before pushing on to Biloxi,
Mississippi, where they will remain
during the winter season. They have
well-earned rest due them.
Mr.. Williams has been an active and
influential force in Viroqua and Vernon
county official, business and social af-
fairs for a period covering forty-four
years, and is today the Oldest person in
years Of continuous merchandising in
the county, having engaged in trade at
Liberty Pole during 1867 In the early
days he was associated at different
times with c. ID. Williams, Gen. Z. Nj.
Rogers, Samuel Henry and John M.
Bennett. AT present he is at the head
of the Viroqua shoe store with H. E.
Rogers as partner and manager, and
Williams feed store, his SON Frank the
active factor and associate. He com
meuced commercial life in the state of
New York whcu lad as clerk. He
is one of the native sons Of Wisconsin,
having been born in Walworth county
in 1889, or nine years before Wisconsin
was admitted to statehood. After a
trip to California in 1879, Mr.. Williams
purchased from Vernon county the old
court house corner where he erected a
three-story building, the first brick
business place in the city. Although 8
close student of his own personal af-
fairs, Mr.. Williams has filed with cred
it and fidelity numerous places of trust.
| having been town treasurer, city sup
ervisor, many yours trustee of the
county asylum, and was influential ir
inaugurating the improved system Of
heat and ventilation. He is a Masor
and Odd Fellow Of high rank. He
manages the most up-to-daS sugar
bush in the state, located near Ross
| The equipment il the latest Vermont
machinery. He taps over 1000 trees
During all these busy years Mr.. Viii
| liams has found opportunity for health
| full sport and recreation, and is some
thing Of traveller. He has mad
seven trips to California, repeated,
visited Oklahoma and other western
territory, besides numerous hunting
and fishing jaunts TO the Rocky Noun
tains and horth in this state, while nov
he is enroute to the Atlantic seaboar
for the third time
Mrs. Williams, too, is pioneer o
this city and county. She is deughteI
of the late John NJ Bennett, Senior
born in Vermont, locating at Hillsbor
| in 1856 She assisted her father in tn
office of county clerk during his in
cumbency and was later book-keepe
in the mercantile establishment of J
Henry Tate for several years. She wa
married to Mr.. Williams in 1868 Sh
has beena pillar OF strength in the bonn
and public life of Viroqua, serving lonl
on the education and library boards o
the city. A Christian woman who's
example is exemplifed in her worth.
deeds.
That this worthy couple may fin
rest, pleasure and fefreshment of bod,
and mind and return to home an
friends in the pleasant spring time,
the wish of united home people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Mrs. Polly DeJean passed peacefully
away at the home of her adopted son,
Arson w. Joyce DeJean, at La Fargo,
Sabbath evening November 10. 1911, at
the ripe old age Of 10l years and 70
days.
Mrs. DeJeans maiden name was Poi
w ButterheId, and she was born at Al
den. Erie county, New York, October
"a. 1910. She was married TO Thomas
DeJean at Girard, Pennsylvania, Aug
ust IA, 1880. II the year 1910, che with
her husband, ca.ne TO Waukesha county,
Wisconsin, first settling at New Berlin
and later at Gennesee. In 1857 they,
with their four children, came to the
wilds Of Vernon county, and settled or
land part Of which is now included in
the plat of La Fargo. Her husband
built the first sawmill in the commun
ifv which together with gristmill, butt
and operated By himself and son A. W.
DeJean, vas a source of profit to the
owners and a convenience to the set
tiers Of those early DAYS. In 1877 the
hnsband and faiths died. From that
time until her death this mother has
been cared for by the son and his good
wifi who have done their best to make
her decline in life pleasant.
Grandma DeJean descended fro m
Scotch Irish and English stock and was
blessed with rugged constitution and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
Students Made Aware Of Eye Defects

Students Made aware OF Eye DEFECTS
DR.. NJ. Dunn Of La Crosse, lectured
to the high school and teachers on the
subject of ''eye strain, 7 Monday after
noon 1t has been years since Prof
Colburn has given such privilege to
anyone. However, ne was pleased
with tie lecture which was clean cut
and instructive. This courtesy was ex-
tended Mr.. Dunn because he came so
well recommended.
Eye strain, it's causes and correction,
was made very plain. That the fitting
of glasses, for the relief of headache
and many other annoying symptoms, to
be satisfactory, must be done by deep
student of the subject who has had
years of experience is plain. Others
may do some satisfactory work where
only old age is the course of the trouble
is admitted.
DIR. Dunn has had eleven years of ex-
pefience. Ne enjoyed large ard sue.
cessful practice at Marshfield, several
years. He does not use drugs in ex-
aiming the eyes. This man seems Il
lead his profession in two matters, long
believed to be impossible. One is the
Strengthening of every case of cross
eyes that can be Strengthened to stay
so, without cutting. The,other is the
| finding of all latent errors without put.
ting paralysing poisons into the eyes.
This he will gladly demonstrate to any
physician or refraetioAjst interested.
DR.. Dunn will come TO Viroqua again,
Monday and Tuesday next. Dec. 4th anc
9Th, and will be at the Hotel Fortney.
He has over 1000 records Of successful
cases which anyone can see. Come anc
see him; you will be used absolutely
right and fair,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
HENKY MCCORMICk-


Fine line Of fish at Roman & Felix.
For good cheese, at Roman & Felix
Window glass of all sizes at O. +.
Davis drug store.
Tobacco paper q cents per pound
at Roman & Felix.
New kimonas, dressing sacques,
caps, silk petticoats, at Roman & Felix
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Graves eat
Thanksgiving turkey With their son and
family at Sparta
Don't forget the Passion Play and
Holy City at the Opera hall Sunday
afternoon ard evening.
Mr.. and MRS a. u. Helgeson went
to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with
their daughter, Mrs. Clark Bennett.
Austin johnson will hold sale OF
live stock, farm implements, grain, hay,
household effects, etc, at his place in
Jefferson on Monday, December 4.
Over in RichIznd county a vicious
boar disinboweled a horse. The owner
of the animals only escaped by reason
of being able to protect himself with a
handspike.
Tic grandest Of nc ion pictures the
Passion Play and Holy City at the Opera
hall Sunday afternoon and evening, for
benefit of the young peoples society Of
the Lutheran church.
Hon E. S. Goodell and daughter
Katie departed, today, for winters
gojourn il the southwest and Pacific
coast states. They eat Thanksgiving
turkey with DR.. McGouagale and fam
iiy in Chicago.
j. Marion Alien brought in from
his Webster farm, last Saturday, a
couple Of registered Shropshire bucks
and delivered to Thomas EilefsOn oil
Franklin. They sold at sl3 each tbs
result Of small advertisement in tbs
CENSOR "a sure desire producer fol
iudicious advertisers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
VERNON FAVORED WITH FIVE
Farm Institutes Named for This
County the Coming Season

The CENSOR is in receipt Of a letter
from Superintendent McKerrow, head
of farmers Institutes, telling that five
places in the county have been desig-
mated for these gatherings during win
ter weeks. The places favored are:
Genoa, January IL and IL; Ontario and
Viroqua, February n and 28; Chase
burg, February % and March L; La
Fargo, March and g. At Ontario,
Chaseburg and La Fargo cooking schools
are to be conducted in connection with
the Institutes.
Institutes are appo!nted as following
for surrounding points: Yuba and Sol
diers Grove March 5 and 6.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF AGRIcvLTUhArsocKTY

The annual meeting of Vernon Coun-
w Agricultural Society will be held at
the city hall in Viroqua on Wednesday
next, December 9Th, at one O'Clock.
Officers will be elected for the ensuing
wear and other business of importance
come before the meeting. Therefore,
It is urged chat every member be pre-
sent and take part in directing matters
for the future Let Us have large
turn out. AUG ]. SMITH, President
GEO B. FISHER. Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
WORDS OF APPRECIATION

We want to express our heartfelt
thanks to all who so kindly assisted us
in our little Alfredo sickness and death
May the Heavenly Father reward them
all is our prayer.
MRS. G. A. CHRIsTIANSoN AND Sons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
For Sale. a MnsIey Safe

In good condition, - a doors, 2 out
side, 2 inside. Outside measurements:
height, AZ inch; width. 80 inch; depth,
30 inch. Inside measurements: height,
"a inch; width, 25 inch; depth, II inch.
Could be used for jewelry. Weight
8, 00J pounds Call on or address,
G. M. MORRISON, Jeweler,
Virodua. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
Auction Sale on Old Walloe Farm

On Saturday, December 2, on what
is known as the Dr.. Walloe farm, four
miles north of Vlroqua, Ole diversion
will offer for sale, commencing At 10
O'Clock, with free lunch at noon, large
amount Of live stock, farm implements,
grain and hay, household effects, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
MARRIEn

At the residences Of the brides parents, Mr.. ard
aud Mrs Henry Campbell In Whtesbgwn, No
refnber ~. b Rev. william Smith. Mr. Logan
Kajlsr sz.5 Gsss Iva Campbell. A wedding dance
and supper was given IN the evening n which ~
Friends and neia hbors ioiued. The newly welded
received nice array Of presents from relatives
ard frie5ds. They viii reside On the Jos. Orrison
faru in Webster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
MONTY roLoAN

On farm property Funds always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasons BILE,
also buy mortgages. Address, or call
on w. j. Hickisch, $40 Pearl street, La
Crosse. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
NOTICE. no POLICY HoLpERs

will be at the First National Bank
inViroqua on Friday, December LIST,
8th and 18th, in the afternoon, for the
purpose of making collections on notes
and renewing policies held in the Ham,
burg Mutual Insurance Cympany.
@ 2. HAGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Because of his physical infirmities,
ard his recognized splendid qualifica-
tions for the position, friends through
out the county have solicited Mr.. Amund
Belland Of Viroqua, to stand for the
republican nomination for county treas
urer at next years primary election.
Some years ago, while a servant of
Uncle Sam, mail agent on the main
line of the st. Paul road, Mr.. Belland
met with most serious accident while
in the discharge of his 6uties. The re-
suit was the loss Of ore leg and impair
ment of the other to the extent that he
has never been able TO do manual labor,
although able and qualified TO perform
clerical office duties. Following this
and during Col. Casson' term as secre-
tary of state, MIR. Beiland held respon-
sibe position under him, but the wheel
IL p0lities fortune dropped him from
service. During his official term at the
capital he spent his evenings ard spare
moments n the study of law and he
graduated with high standings from
he law department eff the state uni
versity, giving him knowledge of legal
matters and familiarity With official
Hork that will stand him well in hand
for the duties Of the place his friends
ao,le to see him elvated to next year in
the county.
MIR. Belland came to this country with
his parents when a mere lad. They
settled on Coon Prairie, where the fam
lily lived till the passing of the parents
some year since Amund helped his
father clear the land and established
the home. remaining there till he be-
came trusted salesman in the Linde-
mann store, where he remained some
time. then accepting the place of mail
agent on the Vircqua branch. Studi-
BUSINESS soon advanced him rapidly to
promotion on the main line, then came
the injury that will remain with him
through life.
For nearly four years Mr.. Belland
has been a careful treasurer for the city
of Viroqua His books are models of
neatness and accuracy, and mis- work is
promptly done. No citizen familiar
with his service in dis present place
doubts his qualifications for the higher
treasurership, and they hope that the
good people of the county will favor
his promotion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
VIII Grind Rnckwheat

Commencing December 4, the Tow
erville mill will grind buckwheat for
one week only. Have it clean and
come early. No other grain ground
during this time.
HENRY MCCORMICK
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
cur FLOWERS

Choice roses, carnations, lilies and
violets Floral designs and decora-
tions for I'll occasions. Write or phone.
CAPITAL CITY GREEN House Co,
Phone l79. Madison, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Board consented to use of the county
Jail for Viroqua prisoners by payment of
60 per cent of lines collected from such
prisoners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

The list of bounties was fixed as fol-
lows: For sparrows 20 cents dozen,
rattlesnakes so cents each, crows,
hawks and owls Is cents. foxes 50, ma
ture wolf $40. young wolf Sc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
TWO PIONEERS PASS

Mrs. Jerman, wife of the late Hon.
Peter Jerman, one of the early settlers
and foremost women of ner section.
passed peacefully away at the family
home in Sterling, November IA, after
months of decline. Mrs. Jerman was
a native of Norway, aged SO years.
coming to this country when three
years old She had resided on the old
homestead at West Prairie 81 years.
Funeral at West Prairie Norwegian
church Nov. Is. And thus another Of
The pioneer mothers has gone to her
reward above. Mrs. Jerman was moth
er to number of children, S. E. Jer-
man of this city, among the numerous
mourners.
About a year since the CENSOR pre-
sented a five-generation picture to its
readers, Mr. Lars Haakenson of Reads
town, at the head. This old gentleman
died at the home Of his son. Hans Lar
son, on the 22nd, aged 81 years,
months and DAYS. born in Nerway
coming here IN 1864 He had q great
grandchildren, 2 great, great grand
children. He was grandfather to Mrs.
Chas. AsbJornson and Mrs. j. o. Han
son of this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

There was set aside from county asy-
lum earnings SIG, 900 for maintaining
the institution the ensuing year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

By the committee which made set
Element with the register of deeds it is
ascertained that the county is gamer
by less than $50 as between the fee and
salary system now in vogue in that
office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Surplus county funds will be deposited.
with the two Viroqua banks equally at
q per cent on daily balances.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Faithful 'sBilly'' Shower was re-
elected janitor by nearly unanimous
vote at salary of $40, and given use
of the old jail residence as place to
live. Billy has been master of the court
house situation for a dozen years past
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Proceedings of the board will be pub
lished in all the county papers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Bargains in mems fur coats at Rom
an & Felix's.
Mems Elgin dress shirts, at 69c, at
Roman & Felix's.
Tobacco Irvine Z cents per pound,
at Roman & Felix.
DIR. Ami Biddison was in from
Westby on Monday.
Captain w. i Riley was over from
Genoa on business, yesterday.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. phone 66.
DIR. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
ional Bank building. Phone 80.
Boys and children's caps, fur lined
band. at 45c, at Roman & Felix's.
In the town of Coon Edwin Bekkum
had the misfortune to fracture leg.
Purity, Mothers Best, White Lilly
-four, all first patents, 81 "a at Thayer's
Neil Nelson and Vern Slack are at
home after season passed in the big
west.
George Dodge has sold the Manning
cheese factory and removed to Richland
county.
&C. F. Wallace lett here Monday for
winters sojJurn in Florida, where he
has land interests.
Paul Oyergaard and wife lost a
three year-old daughter from br a in
fever near Newry.
-Springyille w. C. T. U. will meet
with Mrs. Elias Harris, Wednesday
afternoon, December s.
Mrs. S. J. Sauer has gone to her
parental home at Austin, Minnesota, to
remain till after the holidays.
If in need of cement, plaster, lum-
Der or roofing material for fall repair
ing see John E. Nuzum & Son.
The seventy-fifth anniversary OF
Mrs. Alice Holcomb was observed by q
party of lady friends on Brush Creek.
Enroll yourself with the zone dol.
lar" winners. There are many of them
these days. The BLUE FRONT STORE.
Attorney and Mrs. HI. H. Proctor
are at Zambrota, Minnesota, to spend
Thanksgiving period with DR.. end Mrs,
Fortney.
Miss Lois Suttle, Paul Dahl, and the
balance of the university delegation, are
home for Thanksgiving vacation anc
feast
Have already layed away many
nice christmas presents. Why dun'i
you get yours now? S. b. Lillis, Jew.
eler, Opera block.
Ny watch stock Is complete.
have six STANDARD makes: Howard,
Hamilton. South Bend, Rockford, Wal.
than ard Elgin c. NJ. Morrison, Jew.
eler-
While you are looking for Christ.
mas gifts don t forget c. NJ. Morrison,
the jeweler. His stock is complete and
prices are right. Every article guar.
anteed.
The Maeder orchestra concert last
Monday evening was one Of the bes
musical entertainments heard in Oul
city. The solo numbers by Mrs. Mich.
OILS Messrs. Nicholson, yarsllo ard Mar.
gatter well deserved the encores they
received It is to be regretted the at
tendance was SO email, that the banC
boys sustained small loss in their ven
ture
"A novel infringe event Occurre,
o. board the incoming Southeastern
train On Saturday eveaing, when Mr.
Virgil Buchanan ard Miss Beth Lstts
took the vows, administered by Cour
Commissioner b. p Proctor judge
Mahoney and DR. Lauder were the sub
scrihing witnesses, while a whole trgin
load of people attended the ~cddjng
Mr.. Buchanan is a hustling young farm
er Of Jefferson. taking lis bride to I
furnished home on the old Rumsey farm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
No Farmers and others

In future the Viroqua Hotel will serve
regular meals at Is cents. Barn room
and dinner at so cents. Come and see
us. Nj. w. TwINING, Landlord.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

The board overlooked the matter of
fixing salaries for officials who shall be
elected next year, hence there will be
no change in that respect for at least
two years to come.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

Members were so we'll pleased with
new quarters occupied by the county
training school that bya very large ma
joriiy an offer was rejected ftom Westby
to house the school in their old build
ing free till such time asa new train
ing school building shall be erected.
Westby also offered bonus Of So, 700
to use in construction of sue', building
providing it be located in tEss village.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

from dealing with the good roads move
ment. was not Que of the ordinary. This
was just about the usual length of SEES
sion of late years.
The most important and far-reaching
subject dealt with was the adoption of
a comfy system of roads and entering
upon the expensive and mueh-needed
scheme as outlined in the state law
passed Oy the last legislature, which
means. if It means anything, that a
general state movement, subordinated
by county cooperation, is-to proceed in
future that will entail the expenditure
of millions of money under regulation
that may become burdensome for state,
county and town. Under the law there
appears to be no alternative but to act
by our county. A tax of $3.50, 900 was
voted, to be assessed upon the-whole
property of the state, and whether we
awaited ourselves, as county, of our
portion of his amount, we must pay in
our full proportion. Such action meant
the election of commissioner of coun-
ty highways. In this selection of an
official the board acted wisely, securing
the services of the gentleman who APP
pears best fitted to take up and estsb-
and economical plan. BY practically a
unanimous vote Alex Ristow of Gei oa
was chosen. He is a practical work,
err. The term il for three years with a
graduate salary of 500 for first year,
$500 for second and 5000 for third. And
county overseer is privileged to APP
point such assistants as is prudent and
necessary. The committee on public
property is to arrange an Office in the
court house for such official.
Before adjournment the board desig-
mated and adopted a system of county
highways in every town, being contin-
uous from main points in the county.
There will be available for use in this
work the coming year about SIS, 900,
state, county and town funds. to be
used in eight town which voted special
| tax in SeDtember.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29
OutcrOppings From Session of County Board

The county board closed its Iabors on
Saturday morning in season to permit
members to get away on the trains
leaving the city. The bulk of work
was closed Friday night at lengthy and
late session. The board work, aside
from dealing with the good roads move
ment. was not Que of the ordinary. This
was just about the usual length of ses-
sion of late years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29

The next important action was the
vote to compel payment of road tax in
money. This matter was heatedly dis
cussed in Friday nights session and
proved the most peppery problem of the
session. 1t was close rub, however,
the vote standing 16 to 15in favor. The
law directs that the county board may
take action on the matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-29


County Treasurer Rentz' report shows
that there came into his keeping
during the year Sl65,68S 33; that he
paid out SAG 53l 5s, leaving balance
in treasury of $16, l52 IS Clerk Moore
had on hand only $76200 Poor Conn
missioner POWELL expended 50, 95S. 46, and
has balance of SS79 3S to his credit.
The appropriations are larger this
year than at any time in the past, the
state tag exceeding anything ever be-
fore levied This levy is about four
thousand dollars higher than last year.
There is little difference in county tax.
If city, village and town expenses are
kept down as is being attempted, taxes
generally may be but little in excess of
last season. This is tree in the city of
Viroqua, where pairing has been the
order. Following are the sums appro-
priated: