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NO. X,X.-VIt TORIhS AND DISASTERS.
HF he have me the enemy and they ire ours!'
kvvX The message came like tonic ito the spirits of loyal Americans
WI crushed under a series OF disasters. 1t was sent to a future
Hazard Perry by name.
The Northwest had Seen seized by the British Their Indian anieA
these outrages. instead of intimidating the Western pioneers turned then
into madmen. They enlisted by the hundred. And with frightful loss they
swept the savages out of Michigan. Yet throughout tn NORTHWEST ~ arg
the British we're still in power.
England,s Prince Regent announced that he a willing to end the war
But u he refused to settle any differences or to promise that, American
sailors should not be stolen in future for service o British ships, nothing
came of the negotiations. An offer by the Car OF Russia to arbiHate the
Another Canadian invasion WI. planned in April. ia IL. IT a cssr
pur.ued them INTO New YORK state destroying Buffalo, Black Rock and ssA+
Meanwhile. Gen W. H. Harrison. in the Northwest w.
~. s.;;;.~ hodins the british at ea $ savassy tina, they ssaas
st!:.: 81; a ss iSS q g. ! Ply, :; a., :, :, ~; an q; s T. :; ;:s%ss''s BY c'a-t
TO block this proposed moy va . fleet Ts. ., wi little na Am "ssns nr wa ,ss m SnH :
Sept II. 1873. on Lake Fries western shores. 1t wa a e0n'e't'n whose s'saH
The Americans sailed to he attack: while the British Meet. waited mTnny
A bias Of artillery from III British greeted the onslaught. Tho Lawrens. u.
iso |. n o ss s s" and D a. ' roT.d 1' stately. ar amid i . hail Of :" shot . the s.ss<
which ,n HI ,. s as his new nas, ,Sa w,v M. America, o.. Tor, ,,nusS go
s British 81 line In a few hours .p Perry y had a., utterly ,M,. vsna% 4ss Barclay Barclay; and
New hope flashed through thu unhappy nation. 500 came news. that H.r39ta
British n Indian allies n a fierce battle leaving recumsshd dead on -
All this sst or country wild with enthusiasm. People forgot tse -
thar, '' almost %Sss' NO astue G' s gain a% Ses%y m Sas'' On 'n' tn, N" outnsF hand. II. M s% MEs
S s,. Sc. e., SC rm Of the previous Iu ny yea ar "a ,us mos ",D.a y. . Dy TF o n. " 81
ton Hareora sains. thu British nlsate Shannon. whose captain had sent .-sash
There va, a furious. hteen-mhnue battles at close quarters. The eheape.x. ~s
sa'% :Sa, the sanan. us less: command . n|
A British net under Admiral Cockburn during MI
s s:::;:: s s::.:' s s 8: T.. Co.,; ESQ.,: e.: en- s; l.. : ::; e.. = E: ' :: !: : !: s; = +:
or by sea- This wanton destruction "a a .hrerd object. coasarn had hSfa
them way from Canada to defend our casts, -,
The evening world., 1911-11-13

A British heot under Admiral Cockburr
harried the coast from Charleston to Della
line OF burned. looted towns marked the cot
burns merciless progress. He set fire to sett
aged and slew. and DESTROYED an local comm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Lad option. That May Moan Much

Gus Morterud gave the CENSOR a
pointer on some quick and significant
farm options recently taken in the
northwest corner of the town Of Viro-
qua that may mean commercial indus-
try to this country. He tells that a
gentleman came into the neignborhood
and without ceremony took SIX and
seven month options on the farms, or
portions Of homesteads, of the follow
ing persons: M. G. Bergh, so acres;
Andrew Mockyed, Told GilbertRon
place., 100 acres; Simon Muckrud, 100
acres; Lee Brothers, 100 acres. Liberal
cash options were paid in each instance,
with high figures named for the pur-
chase If contaminated. The farms of
Sever Hoglien and G. j. Bergh were
optioned last fall, presumably to the
same parties 1t is believed that these
people are Representatives Of the I'm
tied Steel Company. and that the stu
alton has been pretty carefully sized
up as to the prospects for iron ore.
That there abounds in the hills and
canyons Of numerous portions Of our
county metals in iron and copper, there
is no DOUBT. This has been demonstra-
ted dozens, If not hundreds Of times
The question only is it in paying guam
titles and accessible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
CAPTAIN sILBAUcH HEARD FROM
Not Deitz SympAthiEer-Bi Big Govern.
ment Professionalism Personal


FRIEND MUNsoN: The recent con-
viction of John F. Dietz is a matter Of
extended comment in the papers of this
section of the country. presume your
readers have little idea of the interest
this case has aroused, even ct such
great distance as this, and / have al.
ways been totally unable to account for
It. | have had more than one war Of
words with an extreme Dietz partisan,
and an afternoon paper in this city, at
one time suggested that a subscription
be started, that the citizens of Seattle
might contribute to his defense. have
never been able to see in Dietz a mar
tyr to any cause, and the fact that such
state of facts as surround this case
will stir people to such spasms Of SYM
pathy always seems to me as a rather
sad reflection on the boosted sober judg-
ment of the American people.
An event of more than local interest
is just now occupying considerable at
tention in the public press Of this sec
ton. II is the elimination of many
years of hard work on the part of some
of the substantial citizens of this coun-
ty. The government of the United
States appropriated 50, 275 900 towards
a canal to connect Puget Sound with
Lake Washington. This appropriation is
only for the construction Of the locks,
the furnishing of the land and the ex-
cavating must be provided by the state
and county. The last obstacle has Just
been removed % the beginning of this
great work, ID the government will
begin operation in earnest on the first
! day of June. In addition to the large
government appropriation, the county
has voted bonds for $40, 600 and do
mated shore land of the value of $780,
900. The canal will be seventy-five
feet wide. the locks thirty-six feet deep
and it will be eight miles long. 1t
passes through the center of the city,
Lake Union, Union Bay, and into the
great fresh water lake Lake Washing
ton. This will give Seattle one of the
greatest harbors in the world and allow
foreign vessels to rid themselves of
barnacles by passing into fresh water
These sea-water pests die Immediately
in fresh water. 1t is estimated that
the completion of the locks will require
three years, and the excavating ought
easily to be finished within one year.
was pleased TO receive visit from
Hon. Philip Boufaeur, DR.. Bouffleur
and Mrs. Oftedahl. II was a pleasure,
assure you, to see these old friends,
and especially Mr.. Bouffleur, who seems
to be getting Younger as the years 90
by. Respectfully yours,
JACKSON SILBAUGH.
Seattle, Wash, May %, 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
a GAME OF GREAT ENDURANCE
La Crosse and Viroqua Play Sixteen In
ninss With Tie

Probably the best game of base ball
ever seen in Viroqua was played at the
fair grounds on Sunday last, when the
Nelson Clothing Company team, the
strongest ameteur aggregation of La
Crosse, and the Viroqua team. played
a sixteen inning tie, 6 to 6, the game
finally being called in order to allow the
visitors to make their train. The visit
ors were in the lead until the sixth in
ming, when the home boys, by timely
hitting and daring base running, worked
in run and tied the score. There was
no scoring after that. Although men
were on bases in nearly every inning
the pitchers would tighten up when in
danger. The Viroqua boys played a
remarkably strong game. considering
that this is the second game they have
played Rabbit, the local pitcher went
the entire route and seemed to grow
stronger as the game progressed. Hauge
the local catcher was injured by a coll
lisien with a base-runner in the first of
the sixteenth inning and carried off the
field unconscious. This delayed the
game so it had to be called
Hits-Viroqua IL, La Crosse Il. Err
rors- Viroqua 10, La Crosse Z. Strike
outs Rabbit u, Fenis 10, Taylor g.
Base on balls Rabbit l, Fenis 8, Tay-
Tor l.
The conscientious coaching of Prof.
A. E. Smith is largely responsible for
the fine showing of our team so early
in the season.
A game will be played between these
teams at the La Crosse league park,
July 2nd.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Another Bachelor Gives In

This time it is Ben C. Brown, who
was married at the home of the bride 5
mother in this city last Sunday morn
ing, to Miss Blanche Q. Wigginton.
The binding word was pronounced by
Rev. C. E. Buffers in the presence only
of the two immediate families and their
kindred. On the noon train they sped
out on a wedding trip to cover ten
days, taking in Milwaukee and Chicago,
and returning will visit the brides rel
atives at Oconomowoc, arriving home
early next week. No young man is
better known in the community than
Ben C. Brown, having been born and
always lived here, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Brown. His bride is a
young woman of splendid character and
equipment. She has long been book
keeper for the Viroqua creamery COM
pany. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown are eX-
tended the heartiest congratulations for
many years of good life and connuoial
felicity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Happy Country Wedding

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Silbaugh was the scene of a pretty
wedding on Decoration day, when their
daughter, Minnie L. Reed, was united
in marriage to Mr.. Bernard Won Ruben,
prosperous young farmer of Westby.
the Rev. Fraeling officiating. TIL e
bride wore a gown of white embroider-
ed marquisette and was attended by
her sister, Miss Fannie Z. Silbaugh, of
Milwsrl,ss, who wore c1caEa wolfe
over white silk. The groom was at
tended by his nephew. Henry kroeger
of Norwalk, who acted as best man.
There were about thirty-five guests
present, relatives of the bride and
groom. Dinner was served on the
lawn. the table being prettily deeora-
ted with ferns and rose buds forming a
color sche. 3 of greet and pink. The
bride was the recipient of many beau
tiful gifts. The happy couple win
make their home near Westby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Probable Beginning of a Contest

Six applications for local saloon lic-
ense have baen filed with the city clerk.
Under the law they will be considered
June 18th. While the CENSOR has no
official authority for saying so, the
presumption is that the council will
deny all applications because of the
residential district established tw o
years ago. Then again, the presumpt-
ion is that some legal move will be in
stituted to compel action and compli-
ance with the majority vote of the late
election. And there you have it.
Those who make application for lie
ense are: Garfield and George pernell,
Torger Fortney, L. A. Larson. William
Gaffney, Amund Tryggestad, Andy
Gilbertson. Location and other condit-
ions as set forth in their applications
may be found in the legal notices else
where published in today's CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
complste the Enlistment

The full quota Of Third Regiment
band enlistment of new three year term
has been completed, and it is expected
the organization VIII be better equip
ped than at any past appearance on the
military reservation. The new MEM
bers we're mustered in by Will E. Law
ton, by direction from the national
guard authority They are Lester
Green, Frank Shepard, Frank Laban-
sky, Jean Rolfe OF La Fargo; Theodore
Thompson, Viroqua. Halle Green and
Mr.. Carpenter accompanied the La
Fargo delegation here last Sunday for
practice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Worthy Cause Should Engage Attention

Worthy Cause Should Engage Attention
Officers Of the city cemetery assoeia-
ton are taking steps iu the right d.
rection in attempts to establish perpe-
tuatioD Of the splendid conditions now
prevailing in that sacred spot, the city
Of the dead Who that has visited the
cemetery but admires the manner Of
keeping, and it il the desire Of citizens
thai this good work shall be maintained
throughout all time. Under a state
law our city il depository for perma-
nent contributions, the city giving four
per cent interest. The interest to be
used in necessary expense of keeping
up improvements and natural require
ments. A number Of people, resident
and distant, have made deposits, and
the purpose is to haye>many others fol
low this lead in order that a fund suffi-
cient to warrant future and present
needs Of the beautiful grave yard. Those
who have not deposited toe funds have
made provision in their wills or other
wise TO the general purpose. 1t Will be
a most proper thing Tor all interested
lot owners to confer with the president,
secreta airy or come member Of the OH
cisi trustees concerning this worthy
cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
In Memory Of Their Pastor

1t was most fitting thing for his
people to commemorate the memory of
so good man, their late pastor, Rev.
Martin Gulbrandsen. Representatives
from the five congregations he served
met in this city and made selection of
substantial marker to place over his
mortal remains. The stone will be
dedicated on the second of July. 1t is
of dark green and weighs IL, 600 pounds;
viii be furnished from Larson Brothers
marble yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Wool Market Dull

Probably third of the wool clip of
this section has been marketed. Shear
ing has not been completed as a whole.
There is no active demand for wool on
part of manufactures, jobbers or local
buyers, and prices have found sale only
at Is to II cents. Tariff agitation in
congress and among interested political
bawlers, is having a depressing and
detrimental effect on wool, as all other
products of the country. If congress
would adjourn and the agitators who
live on politics shut up and turn to some
wholesome occupation, there might
possibly be hope for revival of bust
ness and a strengthening of the agri-
cultural products of the country,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

Organization for Stoddard's new fin
ancial institution has been projected,
with Henry Blashek as president, Gus
Wrobel vice-president. Trustees are
Messrs Blashek and Wrobel, J. II.
Hanesworth, C. j. Nc Clellan, r. j.
Beitlich, E. c. Amann and Z. l.. Case.
The stock is distributed among villagers
and country people. A new brick
building viii be erected for use Of the
hauk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
COMMENCED TOBACCO ACTIVITY
Flowing Ground and Planting Going
Forward With Determination

Today prospects are bright for a
heavy tobacco yield in Vernon county,
and many who have been declaring that
they would abandoG the industry are
again taking the chance of a crop and
good money returns. Plant beds were
many and large IN every direction, and
they have splendid growth. Contrary
to the general rule, they are in adj
vance of ground preparation. In a
limited way there has been transplant
ing done, but it will be in earnest
every day from this time forward for
two to three weeks. Fine rains have
placed the soil in prime condition and
everything is hopeful for large and
remunerative crop.
Probably every packing house in the
state has ceased operation except the
Pretzseld warehouse in this city. Man
ager Nc lntosh says there will be
steady work with q full crew at least
till the close Of IerRs
The process of stemming is nov or
at the Earle warehouse in Readstown.
This work is always done in the sum.
mer and it requires quite crew to de-
the slow process
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Passing Of an Old Pioneer

At his home near Towerviile, on
Tuesday, passed away Arson G. Tain
ter, one Of the early settlers of this re-
gion. He was born in Virginia, locating
in the town Of Franklin in 1843 Mr..
fainter was IS years old. He reared "a
family Of twelve children, later a Sc
cond family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Meetines are Interestina

Camp and Bible Mission meetings are
going on well at the tabernacle, al
though the day attendance is light.
DR.. Favil gave slendid sermon on
Tuesday afternoon Sunday will be the
big day, with a full program. Last
Sundays services were fairly well at
tended. A number of local ministers
from the district are present and few
canvas tents are spread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Dies suddenIy Al Folsorn

Four week ssince Mr.. and Mrs John
0. Lutnes came from Minnesota to pay
their daughter visit at Folsom, the
wife of Rev. Finstad. On Saturday
morning Mr.. Lutnes died suddenly from
heart trouble. aged n years. Funeral
was held az Folsom Monday, conducted
by Rev. Sybilrud. Two sons and a SON
in-law from Minnesota came To attend
the last sad rites,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Notice 70 the Pubic

Notice is hereby given to all con-
eerned not to trust on harbor my grand
500, Vernon Van Dyke, a minor who
has been a member OF my family.
will pay no debts Of his contracting.
FRANK GROSS.
Retreat, Wis, June 5, 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
AFarm Equipment Essential

For money making on the farm il is
necessary to have the best facilities.
A silo is uppermost in the list. Call at
my place (the Gorsline farm east of
town and see one. or write me for
particulars. | sell the Lansing make.
ALBERT GROVES, Viroqua, r. 3.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

a graduate from La Crosse college of
agriculture, from the domestic science
department. The school is located at
Onalaska.
Trippville graded school graduated a
class of five-Myrtle Walker, Jesse
Walker, Verde Widrick, Thelma Stan
ley, and Hattie Shaker. Four hundred
people attended the exercises.
Retreat and Cooley Valley schools
held joint exercises a week ago at the
former place, and tremendous crowd
of patrons of the schools were in atten-
dance. The class members were: Ella
Marks, Edith Battles, Fred Scheid,
lrva Jordan, George Hayden, Lottie
Bolster. Teachers were Evelyn Wat
son for Retrest aud Eva Nc Auley at
Cooley Valley.
Coonvalley has one graduate from her
schools, Norton Neprud.
Young Mr.. Tuhus, who will graduate
from La Crosse normal, has engaged as
assistant principal of schools at Green
wood, in Clark county.
About one-half of the instructional
force of the city schools have signed
contracts for return next season. The
complete list will very soon be engaged.
Fridayof next week occurs commence
ment exercises in the county training
school. There will be a class of about
twenty,
Norton Stromstad, Coon Valley
student at Valparaiso, Indiana, is home
for summer vacation.
Miss Alyce M. Snodgrass, daughter
of Mrs. Maggie Curry, is numbered
among the large class to graduate
from Tomah high school, and also has
place in the senior class play. Miss
Alyce was born in this city and her
friends and relatives are many here
yet. They extend congratulations on
her scholarship.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
Plant. for Sale

Early and late cabbage. caulihoyer,
and tomato plants for sale at the coun-
ty asylum. Will be delivered in the
city at ten cents per dozen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

-Moores noD-leakable fountain pens
at o. T.. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

Big millinery clearance sale; 75
trimmed hats for ladies. 80 trimmed
hats for children. All go atgreatly re-
duced prices at this sale, balance Of
this month, at Mrs. L. G. Norris.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
ROUND ABOUT EDUCATIONAL NEWS
Interested classss Take Their Com.
mencemen, Jump Elsewhere.

Miss Olga Neprud of Coon Valley, is
a graduate from La Crosse college of
agriculture, from the domestic science
department. The school is located at
Onalaska.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07
LIES WORK NOW BIZ I'm
IMPRESSIVE GRADUATION ExER-
CISES AT TABERNACLE
Viroqsa's Educational Mill Grinds Out
Class of Twenty Eight-Ten Young
Men; Eighteen Young Ladies

A nest commendable practice, and
one which eloquently bespeaks the ten
dency toward elevation of our intellect
ual plane as community, is the en-
enlargement extended our graduates
through hearty attendance of the sew
eral annual exercises incident to grad
uation. As in past years, the Taber-
nacle was filled to overlooking with the
interested friends and relatives of the
young men and women, assembled to
cheer and strengthen them for the SER
ious problems of the life so soon to I'M
fold. The building was lastly draped
with the national colors, thoughtful
work of the Juniors, while over the
rostrum hung the class motto, ''be what
you would seem to be-" May they
ever cherish that sentiment.
Under the skillful direction of Pro-
fessor Colburn and Miss Elanore Thorn
as, the mammoth high school chorus
had progressed to high state of eff
cheney, and opened the program with
/ a pleasing rendition of Sullivan's THE
Soldiers Life" Following the invo-
catiln by Rev. Daschler, they sang
''Waterlillies' by Linders, and Rodney's
grand composition, The Old Guard.
The class then listened TO Prof. n.
Batten, of Minneapolis, who selected
for the topic of his address 1.-The Mas
tiers of Men. In comprehensive man
ner, he summed up all the attributes
of character and conduct that make for
the highest moral and intellectual sue
cess and crowns each life with stability,
efficiency and the honor and respect of
good people. He did not neglect that
basis of all achievement-the physique,
admonishing them to firstly build the
foundation firm and then, upon the rock
of good health acquired through clean
living, to erect the beautiful super
structure of intellectual accomplish
ment. His address was we'll calculated
| to give the graduates a clear conception
of how to best meet life's temptations
and problems and master them.
The Viroqua Male Quartet, composed
of Messrs. Parker, Colburn, Nye and
Mcintosh, truly delighted the audience
with Hail, Smiling Morn. For the
splendid numbers so freely and gratui-
tously rendered on many public occa-
sions by the quartet, the sincere thanks
of our people should be and is due them.
Before presenting diplomas, Profess
or Colburn addressed the class in terms
of commentator and counsel. express
| INK AAie uppt anu bc1tCl bIdl NhSh lNNH
would bring honor to themselves and
inspiration to others. He spoke with
qualification of the increased attendance
in our schools nearly sSven hundred
pupils now being enrolled, end mem
toned the addition OF the commercial
course to our high school curriculum as
indicative of our continual striving for
| Improvement. AZ tIeir names we're
called, each graduate approached and
received the much coveted diploma.
| Than nara.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

Coonvalley has one graduate from her
schools, Norton Neprud.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

Young Mr.. Tuhus, who will graduate
from La Crosse normal, has engaged as
assistant principal of schools at Green
wood, in Clark county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

Trippville graded school graduated a
class of tive-Myrtle Walker, Jesse
Walker, Verde Widrick, Thelma Stan
ley, and Hattie Shaker. Four hundred
people attended the exercises.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-07

About one-half of the Institutional
force of the city schools have signed
contracts for return next season. The
complete list will very soon be engaged.