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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-01-14
FREE PRESS the Best in the Co.

Herb Schultz being away, GIL and
Reddy are manipulating the films at
the picture shows.
, It iszith regret that We record the
death OF Mrs James Banner while on
her eastern visit
After working IN the northwest part
Of town the big dicther came over the
track and dug the trench on the south
Main street blocks up 70 Staab's, un-
der which they must tunnel
Carda have ccme which tell that our
Henry Winters is 20 be msrried Jany.
26-h in Massachusetts, to his Z"r;ch.
Kansas, girl, who moved East They
are expected home next month.
our former Saline residant, Thomas
J. Shelton, died at the home Of his son
Lee Shelton. on Jsny 5th. in Logan
county, Kansas. aRed 81 he came
here 25 wears ago and moved out there
last spring. The funeral was attended
by his nine childrer--3 girls and sons.
When the great Baltimore Fire came
in 1904. to be foil6ved two years later
bv the unparalleled disaster at San Fran
ciaco, there were four Insurance Com
panies Who ''eettled promptly and in
fuII,'' These COMB nies are represen-
ted by the J. II. Sehaefer Insurance
Agency.
On Thursday evening, Jan. 18th. at
the home of her brother in the north
part of town, Miss Martha LOreuz was
married to G Price. of Gr 1nite, Ok
Iahoma, Rev Alexander performing
the ceremony in the presen"e OF few
friends. The house was prettilv dec
GRATED, 'ovely supper served and the
happy couple left for their Oklahoma
home where he has nice position
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-01-14

Elegant Bears for Sale
st low price. These are oat Of College
5hief and will add 70 any herd
Come see me e yea want to improve
7our hog crop. ". J. MADDEN.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-01-14
DIR. GEO. P. HEMM
PHYSlgIAN & SURGEON

Ofhee, Sc. Antbony HospitaI
Residence. East Nornal aye = Pine Ct
NIGHT OF daY, TOEn Of Country
English a. Ge.nsn
Phone 76R
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-01-14
Choice Alfalfa for Sale

Choice Alfalfa for Sale
baIed or loose, at reasonable price.
See or address
LINCOLN WARD, Hays.
Good Farm For Sale
/ offer for sale my half section farm
IL miles southeast OF Hsys, 21k miles
southwest of Munjor, 800 acres, near
ly ali under cultivation; good buildings
Of all kinds, plenty Of fine water, trees
and all we'll improved. Will sell rea-
zonaole. See. write or phone Free
Press office or me
Chris Peterson, Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-01-14

Lots OF wheat was brought in this
week bringing from go to 80 bushel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
Is Among the Leaders

The Madison Journal has this about
a former principal of Viroqua's high
school, who is now a member of the
lower house of our state legislature
can ex-educatOr and now farmer of
Fairchild, Eau Claire county, but with
a knowledge of the law that frequently
puts 10 shame many of the legal lights
of the assembly, Taylor Frye has been
prominent in legislative affairs ever
since the session began. He was a
member Of the special joint committee
on worknen's compensation and aided
materially in the carrying Of that great
measure through the lower house with
out emasculation. He has worked hard
on educational matters, and not moot
ed educational bin but that received
his earnest consideration, both in com
mittee and on the floor. In the recent
fight for the passage of the Mahon uni
form textbook bill, his ability as a
speaker and knowledge Of schoolbook
matters were largely responsible for
the big vote on the measure. 1t is
said he may be appointed on the joint
legislative committee that is 10 inyes-
tigate the matter Of school books and
book trust" methods, if the resolution
for that probe goes through the upper
house -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
Dr. Ben Norris Mods

Announcement has reached US OF the
marriage of Miss Estella Cam former
Elroy girl, to DR.. A. b. Norris Of Por-
tsge. The young couple were united
in matrimony by Father O'Brien of
Chicago, June 20. They will make
their home in Portage. The bride, who
has beer q teacher In the Viroqua
schools tie past year, is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs b. Cain of this city, and
is highly respected by ALL The groom
is a graduate optician and enjoys an
enviable reputation. The Tribune joins
their many friends here in extending
congratulations -Elroy Tribune.
This il pleasant news 20 the relatives
and acquaintances in this city, when
Ben was born and lived here until with
in the past two years He is the
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs B. F.
Norris. Success and happiness go with
them all the days Of their lives, is the
best wish that may be extended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
EDUCATORS HERE IN FORCE
Summer Normal Training School
Opened on Monday

The second annual summer session of
the Training School opened Monday
with an enrolment of seventy. The
purpose of .his sumner session is to
offer opportunity to teachers to comply
with tie recent cerutication laws. The
session continues for six weeks and
second and third grade branches are
taught. The weii-known instructors,
A. E. Smith, w. r Colburn and Miss
Georgia Wellers comprise the teaching
force. The following students are in
attendance:
VfRoouA-Rosma ElIcott. winnifred Rabbit,
Lotus Weber. Helen Thompson, Nina Shreve.
Mae Shreve Fay sherrics Blair Sherrick. Blahehe
Running. Leona McCoy Olive BUSHNELL Alfred
Dregne, Lena Espeseth. Vivian Heasing. Clara
LQnd. Alberta Dustin, Mabel Olson. Hettie kusk'
UEIoH-Dulcie Greer.
WEBSTER Alderman, Lucy Appleman.
Henry Waddeil, Dottle trait Iva Stamford. Au-
tie Roberts, Ethelyn l=a. Nettie Applemans
STARK-Minuie Brow Carrie Gather. Carson
Hatfield Bessie Housen der. Pearl Rittenhouse,
Joe Roberts.
HARMosY-Lnfe Ha-son. Nellie Hastings.
Jefferson Stella C1- etianson. Susanna sher-
~. Myrtle Adler.
CHRIsTIANA- Belva Q, spn. Ragna Lindyig Min
ME Shines.
KIcKAPoo-Edith Morley carrie Robinson.
GENoA-Aijce Stephen. Emily Barani. Elsie
Gees. MeIia Giardy Ma Powell
LIBERT1-ida Anne. Isle Miller.
CooH-Hattie Lien. Luna Strangsta- 5en, UiRa
Olson
sTERLIgc-EIla Yttr
WHEATLAED-Ruby @eilem. Elsie Pulyef.
HILLsBoRO-Eth j. cries.
MONROE CoUNTT-E~aa HalvorHeu. Lydia Nor
dice Ellen Iway Ze!ia Gene, Ruth McCabe. Mary
Masterson. Sophie And rson. Tracy Ksmpersehr-
Ger.
HIGHLAND COUNTY Alice Hill. Jennie Potts.
JUNEAU COUNTY lara SchriveF. Alta Schriyer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
LOST LIFE IN THE MISSISSIPPI
Son of Fred Groves browns While
in Bathing

Distressing indeed was the news that
came from De Soto, last Thursday,
of the drowning that day, while in
bathing, of Oscar ClAud Groves. young
est child of Frederick Nj. and Eta Il.
Groves, aged almost twenty years.
While in the Mississippi river bathing
he was taken with faintiug spell and
before help reached him he was drown
ed. The body was recovered and fun
eral held at Liberty Pole on Monday,
services conducted by Rev. Palmetto.
1t was sad occasion, where relatives
and many friends gathered to sympa-
thize with the beresved family. The
unfortunate yourg man had lived with
his sister, Mr.. G.. F. Nc Dowell az De
Soto, for the PAST two years The
tther and brothers, Albert and Elmer,
are all located at Waller. Montana, and
William at Readstown. Oscar was
born on Pleasant Ridge, October Is,
1891. The family has resided at La
Fargo, Readstown and Brookville. The
mother died about three years since.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
VIII Come Oar WAY

The Wisconsin annual reliability run
for the Sentinel trophy will co m e
through Viroqua next month. The run
will start at Milwaukee July 18Th, and
will average 200 miles day, according
to the schedule. The first days run
will be to Marinette, thence in success
sive days to Waussu and La Crosse.
A day will be spent at La Crosse, and
from there the route will run by way
of Viroqua, Richland Center, crossing
the Wisconsin river at Blue River, and
thorce by way of Fennimore to Lam
caster. Returning the journey will be
by way of Dodgeville to Madison. The
pathfinder car passed through Viroqua,
remaining here for the night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
Never Comes Singally

There is an old adage that misfortunes
never come singally. Fayette fainter
has reason 10 suspect that he is GER
tainly the victim Of that AXIOM. For
the past two years he has been sorely
afflicted with rheumatism, and most OF
the time scarcely able to crawl about
even with the aid Of crutches. His
second misfortune came last Thursday
when he fell and fractured one Of his
legs 1t is persecution for one 10 be
confined in bed, bandaged, this torric
weather, and Mr.. fainter has the sym
pathy Of friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
VERNON COUNTY FIN ,NCIERs
Banking interests are in a Sound and
Healthy Condition

The quarterly statements just made
public bv the eleven banking institutions
show larger deposits and reserve capt.
tai than any time in the entire history
of the county; and there can be no bet
ter barometer of communitys pros
perity than is exhibited through the
channel of deposits in local banks.
Here we have in the different banks, as
shown by the figures sub Joined, nearly
two and a half millions of dollars. 1t
is also a moderate statement 10 make
that fully three-fourths Of this great
amount is the money of farmers and
industrial people, for as rule, business
men and tradesmen are borrowers at
these banking places So we say, that
no Notwithstanding the shortness of crops
and the fact that more money was sent
out of the country for rough forage and
grain the past twelve months, yet we
have larger and healthier showing of
finances than at any time in the history
OF our county.
Just look over these figures and wee,
if you can, any disparaging phase of
conditions as they now exist in Vernon
county. These are the figures on de-
posits;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
THE NEW HIGHWAY LAW
Synopsis of the Good Roads Legisla-
ton

The new state highway bill is law.
II carries with it an appropriation of
$3.50, 600 which is to be used in improv-
ing the highways of the state under the
direction of non-paid board which,
however, has the right to hire all the
expert help necessary for the proper
supervision for the building of the new
highways. The appropriations to towns
desiring to build permanent highways
will be made under the direction of a
commission, and only towns will be
aided which show desire by making
appropriations to be used with the
state appropriations for the building OF
permanent roads. Although there are
some misgivings as to the wisdom Of
the bill the friends of the measure
seems TO think that eventually the bill
will find favor with the people of the
state.
IL the extravaganza that enters into
most everything of public character
or work can be avoided, much benefit
may be derived for the different sec
tions Of the state. But If future legis-
latures are TO make furious raids on the
state treasury, for road making. as the
CENSOR fears, the people will be a
sorry crowd within the next ter years,
and everybody with dollars worth of
assessable property will want TO pull
up and move 70 another state. The APP
preparations for commissions, increases
in salaries, and q thousand and one
other demands heaped up by the pre-
sent legislature, viii simply eat the life
and substance out of all taxable prop
ertv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
WATER TAX NOTICE

City water tax is due semi.annually
in advance. and all consumers are re-
quested to pay their respective rates
during the month of July. After July
3lst next 10% will have to be added to
accounts of all water takers then six
months in arrears. (See City 0rdi-
nance No. 34) Respectfully,
AMUND BELLAND. City Treasurer.
Dated June q, 1911,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

In compliance with the general IN
Outstanding in the matter, a process
was served on members of the city
council looking to compulsion of Ii.
.eense issue. The matter is being argued
before Judge Higbee in La Crosse to-
day, and a decision is soon expected.
Mayor Mork appointed j. Henry Ben
nett and c. ]. Smith to assist City At
torney Proctor in defending the city and
its position in the action. c. w. Graves
represents the local applicants for Ii
cense and the brewing interests. Mayor
Mork accompanied the attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
something Of OLE Times

Over 300 cords of excelsior bolts are
being doated down the Kickapoo by lie
Selle Excelsior company. A crew of
eight men have been working along the
head waters Of the Kickapoo putting
the bolts into the water, the first con-
signment being launched within two
and one-half miles of Wilton. - Viola
IntejfiOencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
A Pleasant Gathering

At the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Spen Robson south Of the city, large
crowd OF friends assembled and gave
the former pleasant surprise on his
birthday. A bountiful dinner was SER
we'd, after which followed ice cream
and other deIieacies in the afternoon.
Spen was presented with beautiful
and valuable present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
Retiring Pastor Given Ovation

The combined English Protestant con-
gregations of our city assembled in
large number at tie tabernacle, Sun
day evening, 10 express their esteem
for Pastor Nc Callum, Of the Christian
church it being his last Sunday in vi
roqua. Rev. Nc Callum departs. Fri
day, for his old home in Australia As
was fitting, he delivered the message
of the evening an eloquent, earnest
admonition to attain and hold the high
est ideals of Christian faith and moral
life. He spoke m commendatory vein
of his experience here and Of the pleas
ant memories he would ever entertain
toward our people. Following his SER
mon, Rev. Hartwell, Of the Congrega.
tional church, and Rev. Dasehler, Of
the Methollst denomination, voiced sin
cere tribute ~ his manhood and Christ
ian conservation. The Methodist quar-
tet and the chorus choir led the singing
When Pastor Nc Callum came TO vi
roqua, year and half ago, he found
the Christian church in q stagnaut cen
dition, and by unremitting effort and
exemplary life has raised it TO com
munity power. His genial nature has
gained our unanimous friendship and
or citizens generally hold only sweet
regrets at the impending separation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

1t is proposed To require the rural
mail carriers to blow bugle to an
nounce their approach. This would be
quite an innovation but should not as
sumo the characteristics Of an insane
Fourth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
MRS. MINNIE =, NOLAN
Minneapolis, June "a
Remove a False Apprehension


If it did nothing else the board of
trade excursion to Viroqua and imme-
date points was valuable in doing what
IL did to remove the impression that
the purpose of the trip was to drum up
trade for La Crosse retail stores AZ the
expense of the merchants in the towns
visited. William Doerfiinger, who was
in position TO speak with authority
not only as president of the board Of
trade, but as one If the La Crosse re-
tailers to be benefited If such WAS the
idea of the excursion, denying any in
tention of attempting TO take away
trade from Viroqua, Westby and other
local dealers, went so far as to advise
the people in all those places to do their
buying at home. He appealed for La
Crosse stores only in relation to the
articles which must occasionally be
bought, but in which there is not a
trade large enough to make it prudent
for merchants in the small cities and
towns to carry them in stock. Buy at
home what the home merchants han
die, was the substance Of his re-
marks, "but buy at La Crosse those
things he doesn't handle" Mr.. Doer-
finger explained the merits of La
Crosse goods, many of which have a
reputation worldwide, and he urged
that in the wholesale and jobbing trade
and at retail as to the things not han
died az home, La Crosse be given the
preference.
This was the attitude taken by the
excursionists generally, and it accom-
plished much in removing the feeling
naturally entertained by some of the
Vernon county merchants, who misin-
terpreted the purpose of the trip into
their territory. La Crosse Leader
Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

There will arrive in Viroqua Thursday
afternoon, two batteries of government
troops, on a hike from some southern
point to Sparta federal military reser-
walton. These soldiers will have their
headquarters for the night on the fair
grounds, where three hundred men and
horses will be provided for. This viii
be sight that few have seen, and
doubtless there will be an outpOuring
Of nennle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Brown and Partridge districts in
Whestland town held commencement
exercises at Central church last Satur-
day night. The graduates were Msu-
rice G. Axleh, Luella S. Josvanger and
Vera A. Haverly. Miss Lavins Oliver
was instructor in Brown district, and
Grace Thomas taught the Partridge
zrho0l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
For Half Price

For the next ten days Mrs.. A. o..
Larson will sell all her trimmed hats at
half price. Take advantage this.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Myrtle Nottingham, Alma and La
verne Morris are graduates from Genoa
schools.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Mrs. Theodore Bay of the Romance
locality, while doing her housework was
taken with fainting spell in which she
fell, striking on pail in such a manner
as to be cut very badly about the bow
els. Doctors are hopeful Of her re-
eovery. -Stoddard Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Arthur Hanson Of Red Mound neigh.
borhood, is a graduate from Gaiesville
Lutheran college at the late commence
ment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

BY the frightening of d. NJ. Hunters
driving team BY an automobile at Viola,
the life Of his little daughter was i'm
periled. Other occupants of the We
hicle were thrown out leaving the little
girl to ride alone at a furious pace for
a mile or more, but the terrified horses
were finally stopped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
What the Whole County WIN Do

Where are you going to celebrate
Better help the county agricultural as
ISOLATION along and be assured of good
fair next fall Coon Valley Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Miss Stella Natwick Of this place,
will continue as teacher in Hillsboro
grades during the next year. She must
have served with satisfaction, as it is
about half-dozen years she has taught
there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28

Miss Katherine Brody Of Cashton is
graduate from st. Mary'5 academy at
Prairie du Chen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
NOTES EDUCATIONAL

Chester 0. Newlun of La FARCE, Hill
da Carmichael and Eunice Hayes Of this
city, will make up the Institutional
force of De Soto schools for the en-
suing year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
THIS IS A RELIC OF THE oLDEN TIMES

First Frame House Built Prairie Chen Perhaps Odes, State
Erected in the Thiies Still Stands Preservation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-28
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Mr.. M. ]. Duffy, Burlington station
agent at De Soto, has accepted posi-
ton as cashier of newly established
bank at Patch Grove, in Grant county.
Rev. George E. Barber, Viola boy
and student at Boston theological col
lege. was recently married to Miss Mil
bred Calklns, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. l.. Calkins of Viola.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-07
STORY OF COLLEGE DAYS

Arthur Lefevre, the well-known
Texas author, said In Victoria, apro-
pos of the Texan prohibition cam
paign:
THAT reminds me of happening
at the University Of Virginia, during
my student days In "a.
There was a Baltimore freshman
at the varsity whose father got sever
al letters about his boys wild ways
about his fondness for peach and
honey and such-Iike heavy drinks.
These letters grieved the old man to
the heart He wrote to the freshman
and In reply got general denial OF all
the charges.
Evidence, however, continued TO
pour in, and finally the father decid-
ed on a secret journey to Charlottes-
vile. He timed himself to arrive late
at night. II was, In fact, 2 O'Clock
in the morning when he rang the bell
OF his sons boarding house.
In response to his ring a woman In
a yellow bathrobe appeared. lamp in
hand.
What do you want?" she demand
ed. peering suspiclously into the dark,
ness. -.sa 80
Madam said the amateur detec-
tive, IS this the residence OF --!' And
he mentioned his sons name.
The woman's grim look relaxed,
and she answered indifferently;
eyes; he lives here. You can car
~ him right in - Kansas City Star.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-07
From Another Point Of View

against
glide.
On other strandng dhow just apt to find
a .aS .t.
feeling
OF living he the court
white hope and the time.
could whip probably
simply notice John Sullivan that he isn't needed in
Rockefeller
the oil business and we may regret that supreme court decision after all
Now weapons
extinction
nue
al wife
watch m
The Detroit times., 1911-10-07

The less brains man has the easier
4 Is for him to lose HIS head.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-07

of Abraham Lincoln, the great COM
moner and prophet, who spoke OF
corporations az follows:
As a result Of the war corpora
lions have been enthroned and an era
of corruption In high places will fol-
low, and the money power of the
country will endeavor to prolong its
reign by working upon the pre-
JUDGES or the people until all wealth
Is aggregated In a few hands and the
public is destroyed. ! feel at this
moment more anxiety for the safety
of my country than ever before even
In the midst of war"
We ask Mr.. Wilson: Did Mr.. Lin
coin see anything pertaining to cor
porations to fear, and Ia his prophesy
making goodg
Gov. Wilson will jump into his Of
flcial auto and ride IN absolute
serenity In the face OF all argument
and remonstrance Ito the end Of that
prophecy, without the blink of an eye
lash, az all other OF pro-cQrporation
friendship will do. What's the matter
with Mr.. Harmon then? He's all
right, only Mr.. Bryan says he shall
not have that pleasure.
Says Gov. Wilson further:
IF you dissolve the offending cor
porations you throw great undertake
ings out Of gear. regard the cor
porations as indispensable to modern
business enterprises"
Any man or set of men who can be
friendly with corporations such as
are riding upon the backs of the peo-
pie today, while knowing the results
of the past, the present and their
future tendency, must certainly In