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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
SUDDEN DEATH on THE RAIL
Southeastern Kills an Old Man Near
stoddard, Saturday Morning !.


As the Southeastern passenger train
WAS proceeding south, SATURDAY morn
ing, after rounding a curve, two miles
north OF StoGcard, ran upon a man
y s.sing the track, killing him instantly.
A brakeman was left with the body.
~ run made TO this city. officials sd-
vised of the accident, when District At
torRsy Bennett instructed Justice Pol-
lard and Under Sheriff Hovelan9 10
impaanel q Jury. All these with two
surgeons were taken BY special train -
the scene of the accident and careful
survey and note taken of the situation.
/ Engineer Henry Alien and Fireman
whistle was sounded before tl,e zSrapt
curve in the line ,oas reached; that -.
rounding that, although foggy, they
esped the man on the track, blew the
whistle, applied the air breaks and re-
versed the engine, but the victim was
oyertaken and hurled from the track
before the train could be brought to a
stop. Tn IRE is every reason TO believe
that the Unfortunate man was confused
BY loud ru.Sble from a north bound
freight on the Burlington, whose tracks
are but few rods distant; that the
Southeastern whistle alarm was under
stood by him to be from the locomotive
or the Burlington. Testimony is that
the man partially turned about just be-
fore the pilot struck him.
On examination Drs. F. P. Morley
and W. NJ Trowbridge found bad
conclusion ef the right temple five
ribs fractured, left arm and right les
broken; that death was instantaneous
with the injuries inflicted The jury,
consisting of Prof. W. F Colburn John
E. Side, Torger Fortney, E A. Schmidt,
2. s. Curtis and O. G. Munson, render
ed verdict in accordance with the facts
elected generating the train crew
and company from any blame.
The man was perfect stranger n
that section, evidently tramp or an
escape from some poor house or asylum.
he was about seventy years old, medium
height, wore full gray beard, rather
bUshy and not long, gray hair. He was
poorly clad, woe enc congress and one
ACE shoe, had o pair Of old pants
and two pair of Cveralis, one bearing
brand of a ST. Louis manufacture; IN
the sole of ore shoe was Freepori
I paper and brown sack bearing bushes.
card u q Bloomington grocery dealer.
II oae pocket was few pieces Of dry
bread, some wool Irvine, cloth sack
containing snail amount OF tobacco, g
bandana handkerchief. There was moth
ing whatever on the body or in hi:
wearing apparel to identify the man.
! The remains were brought to Viroqua,
/ prepared for burial and laid away ir
| the aims house cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

II the death CT EFick c. Bratlie
Wesley ana Vernon eOunty loses an
upright citizen; man Who was engaged
in ~ Cd work more thar half century;
a sIaunch. reliable paaic servant, de-
voted churchman and loving husband
and father. He was man in whom I'M
piicit confidence might always be placed
He had been longtime official of the
town, serving mary years on the coun-
t. beard, sixteen years IS postmaster.
which position be resigned about d
year ago. because Of failing health
He did well every duty entrusted TO
him Dir. Bratlie was porn in Norway
in the year 1872, coming with his father
to America and Vernon county when
twelve years old They settled on lard
near Westby. where he Away presided
till moving 10 the village. MIR. Bratlie
married Miss Olayi Peterson, and 10
them 4 large family came, who have
been educated ard are respectors of the
parents The loss Of tao sons dismem-
bered the kindred.
Mr. bratlie's funeral occurred from
/ Weseby's United Lutheran church We'd
nesday Afternoon lat. wnea the esteem
IN winch deceased VAS neld was mani.
fest by the great throng present, the
silent tear and floral offerings. Pastor
Sybilrud conducted the last sad rites,
burial in Saugstad cemetery. Rural
mail carriers, who served under MIR.
Bratlie in his latter years as postmaster,
acted as pail bearers. And the re-
mains of good man are laid to rest.
| but his memory viii be treasured in the
hearts of duliful family and an APP
| nreciatiYe community
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
MARKLTs ID eLosE u suNpAY

We desire to give notice to patrons
that the undersigned have agreed to
close their meat markets or Sundays,
commencing with October 18th. Sun
day delivery Of meats will be made Sat
urdsg Afternoon No orders for Sunday
meats taken after six o'clock on Satuf-
day, .. m. G. <. MULLEN.
MORRISON e JACKSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
A New Commercial Institution

Within the past few days articles Of
Incorporation have been filed and certi-
ficate issued for the Viroqua Realty and
Investment Company, with capital stock
of $50, 900. The incorporators and mem
bers Of the corporation are II. p. Proc
tor, Harold P. Proctor and DR.. John
H. Chase. 1t is proposed TO do gen
eral real estate business, negotiate
bonds, mortgages and do commercial
loan transactions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
A Bank for village Of Ontario

The state banking commissioner has
passed favorably on application of On
tario citizens for bank charter. The
capital stock is $40, 900. Among the in
corporators and stockholders are C. w.
Lord, L. r. Abbott, 6. w. Williams
and others. No reason why Ontario
should not have the convsniencesbrougth
to community by a financial institu-
ffnss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

The Ford Company announces a re-
duction in prices for their new model
machines. having placed the complete
auto at $500 price, reduction Of $50.
This fact is announced through large
display advertisement made by A. H.
Dahl Il CO., the WestbS merchants, in
today's CENSOR. We cal attent. on to
the same
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Vol Fatr in Good Shane

Secretary Griffin telephones the GEN.
soR that their fair opened this morning
with more and better attractions on
than they had promised; that their
grounds are in fine shape; that nothing
will prevent the complete doings on the
two big days Thursday and Friday.
IN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
LocaI EnuitY Meetlnp

Yiroqua Local A. S. Of e. will be neld
in Viroqua, Monday, October 9th, at /
O'Clock, 70 elect delegates to the county
convention, and to transact any other
business that may came before t.
b. O. MAH0SEY, Pre- sident
E. j. JENNINGS, Secret airy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
20 Health and Energr q

For Breakfast. Reduces Cost OF Ii sing.
Free Silver Spoon in Every Pass ege.
Ask your Grocer for a Package.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
: ooL rART 81 Road MoNEY
Vernon County Towns Appropriate
Above Five thousand Dollars

Ten towns II Vernon county availed
themselves Of the privilege of partici-
pating in the Lewiston of the $3.50, 600
state highway fund levied upon taxable
property OF the whole state by the late
legislature. The towns so voting are:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
when Fair Premiums VIII Be Paid

At the city bali. On saturday, Oeto-
Der 7th, award Of premiums for the fair
viii be paid. Il Is desired that all vim
ners call ard receive tdsir dues or that
day. GEO b. FIsHEH, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
49, - Dance

4 ball viii be given AZ Running hall
On Friday night of this week. Westby
orchestra viii furnish music. Every
body is invited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Killed on Government Reservation

Near Sparta, last Friday, on the gov
eminent range, two soldiers were IN.
SANITY killed and another dangerously
iuJuFSa By the bursting OF a cannon.
They were Ohio soldiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Auction Sales

Edward Enochson will sell at his
farm, five miles northeast of Viroqua,
on Thursday, October II, large var
iety of farm implements, live stock,
hay and many other desirable things.
Sale commences at ten o'clock, free
lunch at noon. Andrew HOMELAND will
be the crier.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Auctioneer HOMELAND goes to the
farm Of Emil Erickson, ave miles east
Of Cashton, Saturday of this week, to
cry a sale Of mules, horses, cows. hogs,
poultry, farm implements, fodder and
a great variety of other articles. Sale
opens at 10, free lunch at noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Mrs. G. N. Hauge has sale slated
for next Monday, the 9th, at her home
on the old fair grounds An advertise
ment elsewhere tells the whole story.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Six thousand students registered a

the state university opening. Our del
egation is Carri Williams, Lois Suite,
Matte Hall, Harold Eckhsrdt, Herman
Root, Paul Dahl, Marcus An 7dt. There
are other students from different sect
ions Of the county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Coon Valley is adding a half-acre OF
land to her school premises for play
grounds; also voted to build an addition
to the house to accommodate increasing
school population.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Mo.ey to Loan

On real eT,ate security, at six per
cent. intercst Call on
VIC q GOLYERsog. VirOqaa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
McCaIlum in England .zldScotIand

Abbey Home Of Sir Wal
Scott-Now in the Worlds Largest City, London
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

D. F. Morton left De Soto for a trip
to Montana, where he purchased large
tract of land from Ed. Wig. His fam
will go when quarters are arranged
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Mr.. Amt Johnson of Purdy section,
raised as bushels of Turkey Red winter
wheat to the acre, finest quality. Mr..
johnson says il is folly 70 leave Vernon
county to seek wheat producing soil
and climate. for here big Yields and best
quality of either spring or winter wheat
can be profitably grown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Rev. Walter Snow, a former pastor
of the Methodist church Of Readstown,
was married to Miss Lilas Haskell, late
Of Viola. Rev. Srow has charge of the
Methodist church at Onalaska.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

At the Viola home OF Cashier and
Mrs. S. M. Gore second son arrived
September "a. Mrs. Gore is daugh-
ter of our pioneer townman, w. w.
Dunlap
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
Short News Stories of Interest

Pckps Reporters Congs Loing
Yiroqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Prairie du Chen button cutting fac
tories are closed down because of a
sympathetic strike involving the indus
try and workmen in ell the Mississippi
river towns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

A daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. u.
Curry, student Of La Crosse normal
school, was slightly Injured there by a
door falling upon her She returned to
her Valley home TO remain till able to
resume studies
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

John Newman, s-year-old boy OF
Fairview, was kicked by colt inflict.
ing bad cheek wound and requiring the
skill of surgeon to take number Of
stitches,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Hon. Edgar Emo and daughter OF
Valley, are off for western tour OF
sightseeing and relative visiting in
Montana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

Robert Mcfarland has disposed of his
town of Forest farm and will locate near
Neilsville, in Clark county. The Nc
Farland place has been purchased by
Erank Victenda of Valley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

BY having hls hand caught in the
gearing OF wind mill Harvey Shreve
Of Greenwood had the member severely
lacerated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
RoUNp ANp ABour us

While gathering nuts from. a tree a
l2-year-old son of Chas. Hutchens fell
to the ground, fraeturing his right arm.
This occurred near Ontario on a recent
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
BERLIN / Wins THE RACE
Balloon Travels IS Miles
Further Than Its Nearest
Competitor, Landing in
Wisconsin.

KANSAS CITY, October S.-A message
received at las o'clock this Sunday
morning by the Kansas City Aero Cluf
from Hans Gericke. pilot of the balloon
Berlin II, says that landing was made
twelve miles south of Holcombe, Wis, Al
o'clock Saturday morning.
The Berlin II landed in the wilderness
Both the pilot and his aid escaped un
hurt.
Berlin II left here Thursday in the
James Gordon Bennett cup race, ana not
a word had been heard Of it since 1t lefl
the aviation field. Great apprehension
was felt for the safety of the balloonists
The Kansas City Aero Club appealed to
the government to notify life-saying sta
tions in the great lakes region to look out
for the missing balloon.
The Berlin II, carrying the flag OF Ger
many, has won the international balloon
race for the James Gordon Bennett cul
by travelling about seventy-1ve miles
further than it's nearest competitor In tn
race. The Berlin landed about 40 mile
from Kansas City.
The Buckeye, Americas representative
in the race and the Berlin lis nearest
rival, landed 1866 miles from Kansas city.
at La Crosse, Wis. The Berlin has beaten
the Buckeyes mark by approximately ~
miles,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Navy Department, has returned to Wash
ington and prepared a report to the Sec
retary Of the Navy dealing with the
present condition Of the wreck; the plans
of the army engineers for further work
upon it. and the conclusions to be drawn
fgom the facts so far developed as to the
original cause of the ships destruction.
The army engineers have very decided
views on the latter point. They are alb
fsoiutely satisfied that the Maine wa.
torn to pieces by the explosion Of her
magazines. They also are pos; tive that
the destruction wrought by the maga-
zines when they exploded was so great
as to completely obliterate all traces of
any outside explosion IL there had been
one, So that that point must forever re-
main in doubt.
Constructor Capps has attacked the
problem from a naval point Of view. but
it cannot yet be learned whether he ac-
cepts or rejects teh army engineers con-
tention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
TWO KILLED, ONE DYING;
TROLLEYS MEET HEAD-ON
Eleven Other Passengers Injured in
Wreck Thought Due to Dis
obeyed Orders.

ROCHESTER,. Mich. October 1.-TWO
people were killed and eleven injured,
one probably fatally. early tonight when
a Detroit United railway work car at
tached to two cars loaded with cinders
crashed into the front end of the north
bound Detroit United railway Flint lin
ited about a mile north Of Rochester.
The dead:
Daniel Fallon. about fifty years old. q
Flint grocer.
r. Z. Lee, Oxford. Mich.
Eight of the injured were taken to De-
troit and the others are being cared for
here.
The Flint limited was the first section
of an interurban train, a second car
bound for Saginaw closely following. The
limited was crowded with passengers,
and almost without warning the work car
plowed through the front vestibule
nearly to the rear OF the smoking COM
partment How more people were not
Conflicting reports have been received
regarding the speed OF the cars figuring
In the wreck and Of who disobeyed orders.
The Detroit United railway has not made
a statement as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Old Soldiers Made Touches.

OF the total expenditure Sackett handled
sos. .OS3. Asked to explain what was meant
by the touches and trip through the
ghetto the witness said he did not know.
as that probably was ordered paid
through his Office on authority of other
campaign managers.
"As the responsible custodian of Sena-
tor Stephenson's fund, and knowing
that you were required by the law OF
Wisconsin to render an itemized account
Of every item over s., it would seem that
| you had not paid much attention to the
| subject" said Senator Hepburn.
| The newspaper advertising in the cam
paign, Sackett said. amounted to SIP, ,606
| In one instance Senator Stephenson paid
| 81, 500 for list of farmers names, pay.
| ing for them at the rate of / cent &
name, and an extra one-half cent fol
| each subsequent use of the same names.
The money for picnics. he said, wa.
| to cover the expenses of men sent t.
| arouse interest In Senator Stephenson'i
behalf.
At the afternoon session the COMMITTED
adjourned until Monday on account OF thu
death of United States Circuit Cour
Judge ]. v. Quarles, former United States
senator
| So far the witnesses at the investiga
| ton have been regarded as those favor
| ale to Senator Stephenson. Next week
witnesses who are opposed to him, in
cluding State Senator John j. Blaine
| who brought the original charges in the
corrupt use of money was employed by
Senator Stephenson in the primaries of
| 1908, which led to his election in 1909, viii
he heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
FIRST CHANCE TO SEE
TREASURES ON SUNDAY
Entrance Will Be by North Door,
Which Faces the Mall
NO ROOSEVELT COLLECTION
Specimens Brought From Africa by
Former President Not to Be
Exhibited as
Whole.

The National Museum will he
open to the public from 1s3O
O'Clock until 4:SO this afternoon.
Remember, IL In the north door
OF the new Museum building
which will be open this after
noon. That In practically the
back door Of the new Museum
building, m the finest-looking
entrance In On the south side.
The open door II at the foot Of
10th street northwest, just q few
steps south of Pennsylvania ave.
nue..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
FALLING WALL KILLS THREE.
Eleven Also Seriously Hurt When
New Building Collapses.

CHICAGO, October Two children
brother and sister. on their way home
from school. and a carpenter were killed
by the fall of the front wall Of a new
three-story brick building here today. The
dead are:
Josephine Fell, thirteen years old.
Matthias Fell, six years old.
Paul Larso. thirty-five years old.
Den men and boy were seriously in
jured by the wall. which buried the Fell
children and Larso. Several similar &C.
oidents have occurred in Chicago In the
last six months. and the municipal au-
thorities have started an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
BRIDEGROOM Is, BRIDE Is IA.
Couple to Start Housekeeping on
Proceeds of Foot Ball Game.

SOUTH ORANGE. N. J.. October t.
After vainly trying for a week to find a
clergyman who would marry them,
Arthur E. James. aged fifteen, and Ruth
Y Day, fourteen, are tonight man and
wife With the consent of their parents.
the marriage was performed this after
noon by the Rev. DR.. George A. Hanna
and next Saturday a foot ball game is to
be played by two boy teams, the proceeds
of which will be devoted to a fund to
help the young people provide furnished
apartment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

All of $50 Girl Inmates Got Safely
1850 Out of Building.

WHEELING, w: Va, October S-The
Catholic Home of the Good Shepherd al
Ellington, near this city, was entlreiy
destroyed by fire that started at o CLOCK
this Sunday morning.
One of the $50 girl inmates of the home
awoke and detected the odor of smoke.
She aroused one of the forty sisters Oh
the Good Shepherd in charge of the home
Ia With the greatest oelerity. the chill
ao, 49,, were led from the burning building
to a nearby hillside. None was injured
hut many were In scanty attire
The fire originated in the chapel and and
spread with great rapidity; Ihe loss VIII
he between 1000 and $5O,OU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

DETROIT. Mich. October 7.-Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Kraft. proprietors of a road
house seven miles from Detroit, were
murdered in their saloon tonight. and the
police are searching for Charles Fuller. q
former employe. A daughter Of the mur-
dered couple claims Fuller shot at her
and missed. and then killed her parents.
The tragedy. 1t Ia said. followed q quar-
Eel between the girl and Fuller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
WALLPAPER MEN ARRAIGNED.
Plead Not Guilty and S., 900 Bail
Furnished by Each.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. October 7.-Pleas Of
not guilty were entered in United States
district court today by the eight wall
paper manufacturers and jobbers indicted
Thursday. charged with conspiracy in
restraint of trade. All Of the defendants
appeared In court and gave bail for 5000
each Attorneys for the defense were
ready for trial. but court proceedings
will hardly be started before December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Democrats Complete Ticket.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OAKLAND. Nd. October THE demo-
cratic state central committee for Gar
rett county met in Oakland and made
the following substitutions on the ticket
for ofiices to be filled: House of delegates.
Daniel w. Dorsey and William H. Turner:
county commissioner. Philip George
county treasurer. Edgar F. Jenkins
Judges Of the orphans court, William j.
Barnard and Odel T. Shaffer; county
surveyor. Alexander c. Mason. Incumbent.
Oakland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
EDITOR VICTOR IN DUEL.
Maj. Andre Severely Wounds Cuban
Director of Customs.

HAVANA. October Mai. Armando
Andre, editor of FL Dia, and DR.. Manuel
Mencia, director of customs. fought a
duel with sabers here today. DR.. Mencia
being severely wounded.
Mencia challenged Andre on account of
attacks in FL Dia charging him with the
commission of gross frauds in the man
agement of the customs house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
"A Hammer" and ''Picnics''
Also Paid for by Stephenson.
OFFICE EXPENSES $4,074
"Sundry" Bills in Campaign for SEN
ate Toga High, Too.
SENATOR'S MANAGER Is SCORED
Witnesses Hostile to Wisconsin
So1on to Be Heard by Bribery
Probers This Week.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, October 1T wa
such touches" "a hammer" and
'picnics" that were brought out as part
Of the campaign expenses of United
States Senator Isaac Stephenson In the
Investigation before the senatorial COM
mittee today of chages that he had
secured his election through bribery
and corruption. The. details were given
by Rodney Sackett, one of the Stephen
son campaign managers, in response to
an announcement by Senator w. b. Hey
burn, the chairman. that the total ex-
penditure of $107.793 would have to be
explained to overcome the presumption
that it had not been wrongfully used.
Some Of the general items given to
Sackett to explain were:
General expenses for organizing state,
SAC, ,O52.
Milwaukee county, $11.6OO.
Office expenses, $4,O74.
Telephones, $256.
Postage, $1,000.
Sundry bills, $S,662.
Nomination papers, $40.
One man to attend colored picnic, $50
Campaign bulletins, $102
Trip through ghetto, three men, $35.
One man to another picnic, $40.
Touched by two old soldiers. 81.
Numerous and various touches, $17.
A hammer. y3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
BEATTIE'S APPEAL READY.
Convicted Wife Murderer's Plea to B
Heard Early in November.

RICHMOND. Va, October 7.-Seventeen
bills Of exceptions have been prepared by
prisoners counsel and duly approved and
certified by the trial judge in the case OF
Henry Clay Beattie, jr. convicted a
month ago of the murder of his wife.
The state supreme court will convene
for its autumn session November 8, and
the appeal in the case will be presented
promptly at that session.