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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Wild And WOODY, SURE
WILL VISIT vIRooUA ON MON
DAY NEXT
Indians, Cowboys and Ranch Women
Street Parade Unique and
Wonderful

The street parade given by the l0l
Ranch Real Wild West Show which will
be here next Monday, August 2sth, is
well worth seeing and IL is a refresh
ing departure from other parades given
by tented amusements. II in no way
partakes of the artificial and 1t is its
LONELINESS that recommends il.
It could be truthfully alluded to as
typical western caravan and so pro-
nounced is the western atmosphere that
surrounds il that one is carried bach to
the days when railroads and modern
means Of travel were wholly unknown
in the west. 1t is one continuous kalei-
disciple like review of the early days
in the western country. Not only is
this parade wonderfully interesting and
educational but il is as well a fitting
prelude of the performance that has
made the 10i Ranch show the most
popular touring the country. Other
wild west shows that claim to be in the
same class with the 101 Ranch, and
whose boast of magnitude and merit Is
proclaimed so loudly do not give the
time honored street parade, selfshly
admitting that they will not give any
thing for nothing. While this may be
considered by them as legitimate ex-
cuse for failure to parade the public
cannot be made to see it in this light.
They know full we'll that the reason
for failure TO give a street parade is
always due to the inferior parapherna-
liza possessed by the show failing to
give it.
OF 80 great magnitude is the parade
given by the 10l Ranch show it has
been found necessary to divide it into
two sections or divisions. These two
sections make pageant of over mile
In length and made up entirely of west
ern features. The Indians, cowboys,
cowgirls, Cossacks, scouts, cattlemen
and western people generally are in
line with many bands of music, steam
pianos, eaIiopes, handsome tabl
wagons, historical floats, superb horses,
allegorical wagons. ancient western
coaches and many meritorious features
that will be entirely hew to the people
Of this section. 1t matters not whether
you attend one of the performances or
not, the opportunity Of seeing this stu
pendous street parade should not be lost.
The parade which will leave the show
grounds promptly at 10 O'Clock in the
morning will pass through the principal
strects and upon its return to the show
grounds free outside exhibition Will
be given.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
TRAGIC DEATHS ON RAIL
IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE CHILD
TWO WOMEN ARE KILLED
A Third VIII Doubtless Die-Nlrs.
Potter, Former Citizen Here
Loses Her Life

That was most regrettable aud de-
pressing railroad accident which oc-
Cured at Merrimac, on the North
western road, last Friday morning, that
has been recorded in the state, causing
the death of two women and probable
death of third. The news was re-
eeived here with keen interest ard deep
sorrow, involving as it did the life of
one of our own, Mrs Samuel c. Potter,
only daughter of Mr.. alic Mrs. Lars J.
Brye, who resides two miles west of
ViroQua.
The story of this tragic ending is brief
ly that Mrs. Potter and her little FIVE
year-old daughter Ruth, had been visit
ing friends and acquaintances made at
Merrimac during the residence there of
Mr.. and Mrs. Potter, while the former
Gas telegraph operator at that station.
Mre, Potter and the little girl were
starring for Viroqua Friday morning,
and they were accompanied to the sta
tio.i by Mrs. Astle, an aged woman,
End Mrs. ID. c. Marshall. AS they
neared the depot Ruth ran in advance
q few rods and got upon the track.
The train was rapidly approaching and
all three women started in pursuit of
the child. Mrs. Astle tripped ard fell
across the track, Mrs. Potter falling
upon hel, while Mrs. Marshall was
third in the heap. They were all struck
by the locomotive, Mrs. Astle being in
stantly killed, Mrs. Marshall injured in
the head, but may recover, while the
fate of Mrs. Potter is well and sadly
known. She was taken to Madiaon and
treated at the hospital, but death ec
sued in few hours. Her injuries
were both internal and external. The
little girl Ruth passed safely to the OPP
posite side of the track and was unin-
lured.
Mr.. Potter, husband of the deceased,
was at Elgin, Illinois, where he is an
operator for the Northwestern system.
He was taken to Madison on a special
train, but his wife and the mother of
the child, had passed to the scenes
nbove before he reached her. Lars ] .
Brye left for Madison on the first train.
The remains arrived in Viroqua, Sat-
urday evening accompanied by the
father, husband and child, and were
taken to the old country home, where
the years of girihood happiness were
spent, and where six years ago, she
was united in marriage to Samuel c
y
old, the only daughter among several
sons in the Brye family Her given
name was Carrie Dell, young woman
who was favorite in church and So
ciety matters in the neighborhood, and
dutiful daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter went to Florida
year ago. He came north in May to
resume work for the Northwestern
road. Mrs. Potter came a short time
since, passing two days with her hus-
band at Elgin, then going to Merrimac
for couple Of days before starting for
visit to the old home here.
Funeral was held IL the Advent
church at Springville, Monday after
noon, largely attended by sorrowing
relatives and friends. The service was
conducted by Rev. Sybilrud of Westby,
burial following in Viroqna cemetery.
Three ladies' from Merrimac and one
from Caledonia, former neighbors, came
to attend the funeral.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
co pAck no oRIclNAL pLAN
Secretary Fisher Says Prospects are
Promising for Coming Fair

EDITOR CENSOR: In my travels about
the county spreading advertising mat
ter for the coming fair | find every
thing promising for a big crowd and
fine exhibition of the products of the
soil, home, dairy, and in all respects
most encouraging. Almost without ex-
ception, people express themselves that
the proposed change in conducting mat
tiers will be good thing. The original
intention of fairs was to make them
educational, and the present manage
ment proposes TO get back onto that
line.
The public judging Of stock by score
card can't help but be entertaining and
instructive. For this judging the SER
vices have been secured of Prof. A. A.
johnson of the Milwaukee County Agri-
cultural college; Prof. w. E. Norris of
Madison and G.. c. Lock Of Ableman.
For farm and garden and boys contest
Prof. Norgord of Madison will act,
also an expert from the Experiment
Station for judging fruit. We intend
to have the very best Of judges for the
other departments.
The afternoons will be given over to
amusements and free entertainments
One day will be woman's day, and
will be conducted by Miss Monona S.
Jones of Chicago, a very entertaining
and instructive lady.
Congressman John j. Esch of La
Crosse will be present one day and give
short talk on some topic that the peo-
pie will be interested in.
Two good bands will furnish music
each day. There will be barbecue,
an OK roasted whole, and everyone will
want slice of it.
There will be three bali games played
for blood anG money, foot races, 100
yard dash, and one-half mile relay race
open to Vernon county schools. Each
school entering must have four boys
belonging to that school. Write the
secretary if you want to get in on any
of the races.
Capt. Treats seals, the most wonder
full, and best educated animals in the
world, will give two free performances
each day on the big etand in front Of
the grandstand.
Hitching contests for both ladies and
gentlemen, with suitable purses. Pull
ling contests, for teams under z, 500
pounds and over $500 pounds $40
prize for best team In each class. Then
to overshadow everything else the sec
rotary has contracted for series of
aeroplane fights. This will be your
chance Of lifetime to see the wonder
ful bird men.
The management propose to make
this the greatest fair ever held in Yer
non county, and you can't afford TO
miss single day of 1t.
GEO. 3. FISHER, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
wisconsin a Grent ,pple state

Wisconsin will soon be as well known
as an apple growing state as it is now
known as a producer Of dairy products.
At the state fair next month the State
Horticultural society viii conduct the
first real apple show n the state his
tory. Secretary Crarsfield has notified
the state board of agriculture that the
society win this year bend all its energy
towards proving to the farmers of the
state that the Wisconsin grown apple
IA lust as luscious and as attractive as
the apples of Washington, Idaho and
New York states and that its CONNER
cial market value is greater. The APP
ole show viii be held in a large tent
ard will 0e in charge of Secretary
Cranefeld. The exhibits viii be gather
ed from about 200 orchards in northern,
northwestern and northeastern counties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

of the week. With the last day of
August large bulk of the weed will
be under cover of shed. Some of the
late SIT and s.untei crops are not now
large, but under influence of copious
rains and warm sunshine have made
great strides and with two weeks of
continued favorable weather will rank
with the better fields of early growth.
The CENSOR feels warranted in say
lnS thar Vernon county never had q
better growth 81 selaab tobacco than
as It stanis Is day. The leaf is large
and fine, with uniformness of quality
and growth that really exceeds any
thing produced here Perfect housing
and care to and including packing days
will make the money yield something
to be astonished at.
Growers should remember that the
crop is a heavy one. Plenty of shed
room is one of the essentials for correct
curing. Don't harvest before the crop
is ripe, is another precaution that
should be needed
One foreign gentleman who has been
purchasing and handling tobacco for a
long series Of years said to the CENSOR
81 have today bought the largest and
finest crop | have ever seen in any
country
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Notice This Correction

There seems to be a wrong impression
gone out in regard to the fair grounds
for the show August %. Howard Smith
has the grounds and buildings rented
for pasture and storage; he let the show
people have room for their tents for
nothing, but can't afford to let teams
drive in and tramp up the pasture.
There is stable room on the grounds
for 200 or 800 horses at a low charge TO
those who don't want TO leave teams
I'D town or out side, but there is no
charges for people going on the grounds
and the Society does not get dollar
from the show people or any one else.
G. B. FISHER, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Dnmestic Lnfelicifv

A Milwaukee paper of Sunday con-
tains bit Of court news concerning
parties well known here, Mrs. Timme
being a daughter Of Mrs. John Goode;
Judge Eschweiler granted Albert +.
Timme, vice president of the Kopmeier
Motor Car company, divorce from his
wife, Franc, yesterday. the defendant
failing to appear BY stipulation Mrs
Timme will receive $50 a month ali
mony while she remains single. They
we're married February 10, 1900, and
Timme claims his wife deserted him on
November II, 1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
FOUND 10 Unconselous SIC

Chas. Budde Of Odden, four miles
south VI here, was found Sunday lying
unconscious at the foot Of small bluff
on his farm. He left the house at 8
O'Clock and when he failed 70 make his
appearance for the noon day meal HE
wife became alarmed and summoned
help A search Of the place was made
and he wac found in a dazed condition,
but on recovering, his mind was blank
as TO what had occurred. % nta ri
Headlight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
school Houses May b Used

There has been considerable feeling
in recent years that school buildings
should become more Of social center
for the community, and that there were
many fields Of usefulness to which they
could be put that would not interfere
with school uses. Under a law passed
by the late legislature, the school board,
upon presentation Of the proper petit
ton, can permit the use Of school build
ings for any Don-poitieal and non-sec-
tartan meetings and other public smuse-
u1ents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
A Special Town meeting!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE ELEC
~ tors Of the town If jefferson. N the county
Of Vernon, State Of Wisconsin,. that special
town meeting viii be held in said town the 2stf
day Of August 1914. fer the purpose Of consider
ing the new state aid highway Law and q deeidins
whether the town win vote tax for az improve
n1srt 70 be made In 1872 under that law, reQues
for such meeting having been duly made % re n
writing b. twelve qualified voters Of said tow
specifying AZ aforesaid the object for which sad
meeting is 70 Be keld.
A. J. FAyoR. Town Clark
Dated August 10. 1911
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
RECORDS From Cashton Vicinity

During the storm of Monday morning
lightning struck the Catholic church at
st. Mary's in two different places. The
first bolt demolished one of the smaller
side steeples and the second did damage
to the roof in the rear.
During the same storm a bolt came
down near the Ole Aas farm home and
knocked Ole UNCONSCIOUS for a second
or more. He was standing in the barn
door when the lightning came and when
he came to he was at least ten feet
from where he stood. Ole considers
this pretty close cali and does not
care to go through the same experince
again.
A very sad accident occurred to Mrs.
Josephine Dorschied at the home of her
son Tony, at Lake Benton, Minnesota,
where she had been for few weeks
visiting, which resulted in her death
FIVE days later. 1t seems that Mrs.
Dorschied got up from her bed on the
night of August 9Th to close window,
and of course it being dark in the room
could not see the stairway, which had
no railing. and walked off the landing
The fall was a hard one and besides
bruising her from head to foot, injured
her internally. Word was sent here to
her sons, Godfrey and Nick and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Susan Silbaugh, who imme-
diately left to see her. She died on
Friday, August 18th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
RoUNp AND ABoUT Us

All remember John w. Sellars, who
lived in Viroqua for number of years
more than a decade ago, but in recent
years successful farmer three miles
east of Viola. He recently disposed of
his $50 acre place for 81, 600 to Frank A.
Cannon. Mr.. Sellars has been unable
to personally conduct the farm for some
time, residing in the village of Viola,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Smith of Kicka-
boo, recently celebrated their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary. 1t was the
signal for a large gathering of neigh
bors, who enjoyed a pleasant Sunday
and extended heartiest congratulations
to the bride and groom of a quarter
of a century with the hope that another
like period may be added TO their we'd
ded life.
The Cashton Record tells that Land
lord Cole of that village, lured four
pound trout from his watery hiding
place in timber cooie creek, and unlike
most fishermen, Mr.. Cole brought the
twenty-seven inch beauty home for
inspection. Most of such cathes escape
lust as the fisherman is taking his
prize from the hook, and escapes back
into the deep"
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wilson are
about to remove from Kickapoo Center,
where they have long lived, to make a
new home in Viola. On a recent eve
ming they were given a farewell sur
prise by fifty of their neighbors.
Ontario has voted to install a new
steam heating system in its school build
ings. 1t is healty sign for education
that more than two hundred electors Of
the district participated in the special
meeting that made the decision for a
change in heating.
A week ago Monday night a damag-
ing wind storm passed over Newry vic
unity. Windmill on the farm of Martin
Anderson was blown down, roof on Tom
Anderson granery taken off, grain
stacks toppled over on the farm Of j.
l.. Nc Kee, tobacco pelted and DANA
ged on the places Of c. Tosterude and
Charley Homgtad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

Let US make you a contract price
on Portland cement Having bought
on low market We can save you money.
Tibbits- Cameron.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
How They Gather Tobacco Crop

The Cuts Below Pictures of Handling
Vernon County Tobacco Crop a Harvest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Money 10 loan

On real estate security, at six per
cent. interest Call on
VIC & SoLYERs0N, Viroqua.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
KISSED
The "Star Spangled Banner"
Did Canadians

Montreal, quebec, August S0-A
storm OF Kisses greeted the playing
of the Star Spangled Banner" at the
Theatre Royal here last night. Round
after round of applause followed a
minute later when the performers
played God Save the King"
The incident illustrates the deep
passionG which have been stirred by
the annexation cry which is being
used to the exclusion of all other argu-
ments against the reciprocity pact
which is at stake in the pending cleo
tion.
A few Americans in the audience
tried TO counteract the demonstration
by applauding the national anthem
of the United States, but their efforts
were drowned in the disapproval sa-
lutte. The situation was saved by the
performers, who adroitly switched
from the Star Spangled Banner" to
God Save the King"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01


FOR SALE, A second hand auto.
mobile runabout; eighteen horse pow
er; leather top, machine in No. l con
dition; cost $500; bargain at 5000.
Owner has moved away; left in my
charge to sell. Address, 4. o, Box
3O2. Mt, Vernon, o.
Three thousand to i've thousand dol
lars to loan on good mortgage secur-
ity. G, f, Colville, No. 8, East High
street.
FOR SALE--Two fresh cows and
three heifers. Bell phone 245-W. l.,
b. Evans.
+""St Luke's home coming and lawn
fete under the auspices of the men,
bers OF st. Luke's church, Danvllle,
Ohio, In st. Luke's grove, rear oil
church. Labor day, September 4. Din
ner and supper served, Ice cream. re-
freshments, amusements and music,
Everybody welcome. N. BIN case
of rain, the lawn fete will be held
the following evening, September 6th.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
HELLO
Girls At Bell Office Get New
Instructions

If you want to say. "Hello! Main
800" say it like this "3-oh! oh!'
OF course il you don't say the mum.
Der that way. central may misunder-
stand you, but it has been decided
that the "oh! OH" way is the better.
It's one of the new rules OF the Bell
Telephone company, There are sew
eral others.
With a view to giving better service
and avoiding, If possible, misunder-
standings in the sound of the numbers
asked for over the phone, the Bell
company has formulated several new
rules for its operators 1t has been
decided that the sound of the letter
"o," or the exclamation "oh!" is not
so likely to become confused with the
sound of the numeral which sounds
like mot"
Another of the new rules formula
ted by the company and which will
be used In Mt. Vernon in the future
is that after the operator has given
you a number and wants to know
whether you are talking and whether
the party called answered, she will
cut in on the line and say, Operator,
instead of "waiting?" as has been the
case. If the occasion demands that
the central operator come onto the
line the second time to learn whether
the party calling got the person de.
sired, she will say: Are you wait
ing?" or 81 will ring again"
Officials of the Bell system have
given similar instructions to opera.
tors in all the offices throughout the
country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01

About ten persons from Jelloway
went % Columbus Tuesday morning to
attend the state fair.
Mr.. Russell buckingham left Sun
day for Auburn, Ind, and from there
his daughter Helen will accompany
him to Kendallville, Ind, Hebron, Ind
Valparaiso, Ind, and Chicago, ILL.,
f$tThe members of the Standard
Bearers society of North Liberty, o.,
are all requested to be present at the
next regular meeting on September
6, at s o'clock, All members that are
back in payment of their dues are re.
quested to settle up to date at OF
before the meeting.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
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Samuel Snyder and wife of Pennsyl
yania, have been visiting Friends here
David Hinely and family, S. J. Work
man and family, Oscar Bechtel and
the Misses Minnie Bechtel, Hazel Kirk,
patrick and Martha Leonard we're the
guests of S. II. Workman and family
Sunday,
Prof H. S. Walker and family of
Lorraine, have been visiting friends
here.
Mrs, Stah OF Mansfield called on
friends here a few days recently
Joseph Bechtel and Wife and Sam
uel Snyder and wife we're the guests
of II. h, Grubb and wife Sunday,
Mrs. Koons of Pennsylvania has
been been yi2iting friends mere.
Herman Bea aud wife of Urichsville
visited friends here recently
Mrs, Jane lseubise Is very poorly.
Miss Pearl Toms who has been at.
tending school at Ashland has been
spending few weeks at home
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
Attack Like Tloers

In lighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpusoles attack the disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply SO fast the little fighters are
overcome. Then see pimples, boils
eczema, saltrheum and cores multiply
and strength and appetite fail. This
condition demands Electric Bitters to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to expel poisons from the blood
They are the best blood purifiers u
writes G, T. Budahn, of Tracy, Calf,
ii have ever found" They make
rich, red blood, strong nerves and
build up your health, Try them. soc
at G. r. Baker and Co.. Mt, Vernon
and F. Fink .Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
SOCIETY NOTES
Reception
at Martinsburg.

Reception
at Martinsburs.
A reception was given on Monday
evening at the M. II. church in MAJ.
tinsburg for Rev. Earl Bull OF Day
ton Ohio, and Miss Blanche Tilton Of
Martinsburg, who will be united in
marriage by Rev. Chapman of Obe,-
lin. Ohio, on Wednesday evening The
affair was one of the most pleasant
that has been held in Martinsburg for
some time, over $50 persons being
present during the evening, Rev.
Bull and Miss Tilton were presented
with silver set by their many friends
OF Martinsburg as a token of esteem.
On or about September lst they will
leave for the Loochoo Islands, located
south of Japan, and will enter into
missionary work among the natives of
the islands, Mrs, Bull will be the
only white woman on the islands
where she and her husband will es-
tablish their field of work
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-01
MAUD
Got Into Action And Delayed
Traffic

Bellfontaine, o., August 29-Maud,
a mule, owned by 9. E. Frick, of this
city, delayed the Ohio Electric traffic
for an hour today. The animal, highly
valued by F'rick, refused to bulge from
the track, and efforts of passengers,
Motorman and Frick to induce the ami.
NAL to move were fruitless farmer
with pitchfork at last did the trick
and the cars resumed running.