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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGvTLLE, February 27.-Charles
Heron of Duluth came down to attend
the funeral of his mother VIM. Gar
rett of Viroqua was in the village on
the 25th. Mrs. David Mcdonald is
visiting her daughter Mrs. P. Z. Long
in La Crosse. Mrs. Long recently UNI
derwent an operation at one of the hos
pitfalls. . Mrs. A. B. Thompson of Vir-
ouua paid visit to the farm here. $50.
c. A. Graham paid visit to relatives
in Chaseburg John Stephens of Genoa
town was in the village one day the
past week. Mrs. Nels Thompson of
Harmony town was a village visitor. 80.
Alice Older was the guest of relatives
and friends in Viroqua. It. M. Bu-
chanan was in Viroqua the past week. d.
l.. K. La Flash, who represents a Chi
cago house which sells groceries to far
mers, is home from a protracted trip.
Edwin Olson, who has been cooking in
the woods the past months. returned
home. Mrs. Dell Anderson, who suf-
fered a very severe attack of appendi-
citis, has been removed home very much
improved +. j. Older was at Ontario
of late go. William V. Sheets, who is
a guest of his daughter Mrs Eta Cor
man, visited friends at Viroqua. E.
III. Officers dray teams are hauling
wood through here. . Mrs. c. A. Ora
ham has been visiting friends in Viro-
qua the past week. Quite snowfall
here Saturday evening w. G. Miller
attended veterinary convention in Mil
waukee. John Spellum was down on
the farm for day Mrs. Ruth Derr
was guest of her son Dell Lars j.
Brye has gone to Florida for visit
with his son and daughter, and for his
health. He is suffering with rheuma-
tism . Eddie Hanson and Charles Pet
erson of Bloomingdale vicinity are
guests at the homes of E. j. Older and
Oscar Peterson. The remains Of Mrs.
Peterson, mother of Mrs. Barney ia
cobson, were inferred in the cemetery
at North Springville. She has made
her home since the death of her son
Herman, with her daughter Mrs. ia
cobson. JONES.
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wHITEsTowN.

RoCKToN. February 27-F. M. Sayles
started for Lone Rock last Sasurday to
visit his son. From there he goes to
Wyoming to visit his brother and also
to see some of the western country.
lie Roy Coleman expects to start soon
for the northern part of the state, where
he has purchased farm. &. d. The infant
child of Mr.. andMrs. C. Heisel was buried
at this place on the 23rd. Pneumonia
being the cause of death F.. . Harry, the
Oldest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson
Newcomb died on Saturday the 25th as
a result of taking cold when recovering
from the measles. Interment took
place in Rockton cemetery last Sunday.
-. %. Melgard was down from Cash
ton looking after business interests.
Blaine McVey is making his home at
Stanton McVey's at presen. Blaine
says there is nothing funny about the
measles, but thinks he will soon be
around again. 49, Delbert Ecker has
moved into town, having purchased the
house formerly owned by Sim Collins. 4.
Our creamery is to begin churning twice
a week now with Nordal Stenerson as
buttermaker. C. II. Randolph was
visiting the past week with his daugh-
ter Emma, who Is teaching school at
De Soto. THE Rock THAT STANDS.
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WHEATLAND.

CENTRAL, February 81 Chas, Cole and
daughter Annie, who have been sick
are on the road to recovery 80. Mrs
Fairbanks of La Crosse is visiting in
the family of her daughter. Mrs. N.
Snyder Bernice Marshall spent a
portion of last week at Victory caring
FOR her aunt, Mrs. r. Bromley Little
Mia McCray is staying in the Marshall
home during the illness of her grand
mother, Mrs Bromley. Mrs. w. Sheen
and Mrs. Ed. Davis, who have been
assisting in caring for their father, c.
Cole, returned to their homes in Min
nesota. Freeman Tenny. from near
Spirit Lake is visiting at the home of
his sister, Mrs. c. Z. Sallander .....
Thursday of this week the aid society
will meet with Mrs B. c. NORMAN,
while the creamery association meets in
Sallander's hall, . Velms Cole spent a
few days visiting her brother in La
Crosse w. Sutherland is taking care
of C. Cole since his children returned
to their homes. Marcia and Lucy Fos-
dick started for Garden City, South Da-
kota, Monday morning, where they will
join B. N. Fosdick. 49,. Rev. James
preached a splendid sermon last Sun
day on the subject Faith, and the alb
sentees missed an intellectual treat.
COOP WILLS SUCCESSOR.
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NELSON HALE

Eghty-one years and twenty-five days is a long
time 10 live more, it is long time in which to
complish things. This was the age of Nelson Hale
of Readstown. and in this time in a simple. unos-
tentatious way. he has been blessing TO the COM
munities in which he has hved. and an honor to
his country when in Civil war days he took up
arms for his country s flag.
Nelson Hale was born in Trumball county. Ohio
February 2. 1880 In 1852 he moved TO Wisconsin.
Liberty Pole was his home for number of years
and then he went 20 Readstown where. with the
exception of some ten years spent in Kansas, he
has alwa lived there. Mr.. Hale was twice mar
ried. first 10 Jeanette Curley. to whom was born
five children. She died in 1870 and in 1873 he
married Catherine Day Seven children are liv-
ing from this union. In the year 1861 he enlisted
in Co. ID 25th Wis Volunteer Infantry, and served
until 1864 He was in the famous battles of Chick
amauga. Lookout Mountain. Shiloah and Vicks-
burg and was with Sherman on his March to the
Sea- His home life found him always public
spirited holding various town and school district
Offices. He was a member of the Methodist church
at Readstown and his christianity was a vital fac
tor in his life Il has been his custom Of late years
to visit some of the children. several of them
living in the west, during the winter months and
II was while he with his daughter in South
Dakota that he was stricken with paralysis and
passed away February %. The body was
brought TO ReadstOwn: the funeral was conducted
by Rev. Chas. T. Buffers held at the Met no
dist church and inment in Readstown cemetery.
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HAM BURG.

CHASEBURG, February 27-Rev. Ell.
Polechek and wife spent Sunday at
Stoddard. =. C. j. Ross of La Crosse
transacted business ir the burg on
late day. Announcement has been
made of the coming marriages of Ru-
dolph Schlict to Title Dummer of Har-
mony, and also of J. w. Lowe, our
bank cashier, to certain young Color
ado girl. Both will occur in the near
future. Mrs. Chas. Krause did shopp-
ing at La Crosse a week since . . Eddie
Egstad has entered upon his new duties
as assistant buttermaker at the local
creamery, while former assistant VIM.
Sieger will occupy the position of but
termaker Mr.. Hanson, our former
maker, has moved to Whitehall Scott
Hoyt returned from Chicago where he
visited friends for few days. VIM.
Wrobel recently moved onto his new
farm near here Nj. Nj. Manlev of
Grand Rapids, Michigan, was business
caller in the burg "A farewell party
was given at the hall in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Olaf Hanson, who depart for
Eau Claire where they will take up
farming. All report very enjoyable
time at the party. Matt Spika and
daughter spent day at La Crosse Wis
iting relatives and friends. John Davy
of Brownsville, Minnesota, spent sever
al days at the home of John Graf in
this village Mrs Bert Gardner spent
q few days at Viroqua visiting old-time
friends. g. A. Keoppler of La Crosse
vas In the town on bank business. .....
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CHURCH NOTES

Services will be held on the SPRING
vile circuit next Sunday as follows:
Springville, preaching services at 1890
a. m. and Sunday school at II 80 a. m. ;
Brookville, preaching 300 p. M. Liber-
ty Pole, preaching 7:45 p. m. Preach
ing services at Bishop Branch every
Wednesday evening at 500 p. m.
United Lutheran young peoples 80
ciety will be entertained at the church
basement on Tuesday evening, March
z, by Mesdames Holsether, Otteson and
A. E. Surenson. All are welcome.
Ladies' aid society of Bishop Branch
will meet with Mrs. Good Friday, March
10, FOR dinner. Everybody invited.
Communion services at the Synod
Kickapoo church next Sunday at 1880
a. m.
The subjects of next Sundays SER
mons at the Christian church will be, in
the morning, Hope" in the evening,
"Can a man be Christian and not a
church member"
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HARMONY.

NEWTON, February 27.-The little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Campbell has
been very sick . Luther Allen, who
sold his farm some time ago, is moving
into the house occupied by Lee Camp
bell. =. Mrs. T. L. Brown has gone to
Aberdeen, South Dakota, to visit rela-
tiyes. Miss Flora Bierce of West Sa-
lem spent Sunday here at the home of
her parents. The masquerade bail
given last Saturday night in Crandalfs
hall was well attended . Mrs. Albert
Rick and little son of Stoddard are here
visiting relatives. . Mrs. Hans Hoff
went to Chaseburg on Monday Mil
ton Powell, who spent the winter here
with his son Bert, has gone to his Mon
tana home. Word was received here
from Aberdeen, South Dakota, announc-
ing the marriage of Miss Lillian Brown.
formerly of this place, to Mr.. Clarence
Sharret, a railway mail clerk of that
city. They will reside in Aberdeen.
SUNBEAM.
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GENOA.

GENOA, February q - Miss Emily
johnson of La Crosse spent the past
week with relatives here 80 Mrs. De-
mander returned home from Viroqua
where she had been visiting friends
Mrs. Shumway and sister went to Viz
tory last Tuesday to see Mrs. Wood
house, who is ill. Frank Barlina had
charge of the creamery Thursday and
Friday, as the buttermaker, Mr.. Gal
stad, was sick Mrs. Carrie Williams
visited her sister, Mrs. Mont, here the
latter part of the week, returning to
her home at La Crescent Saturday
A family gathering occurred at home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Adams, Sunday.
:. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mont visited
their daughter at Reno, Minnesota, last
week. . Miss Stella Frohock was taken
to De Soto last Saturday to DIR. Stew
ems, where she had part of her index
finger amputated, caused by bone
felon Miss Florence Jambois spent
the past two weeks with her sister at
New Albion, Iowa. ... Miss Gertrude
Downey visited her sister at Wahasha,
Minnesota /. 4. Several of our little folks
surprised Miss Christene Gussetti last
Wednesday night, as they will soon be
moving to Trempealeau. Miss Prima
Francoi gave party last Tuesday
evening in honor of her birthday.
MISSISSIPPI.
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HAVE COURAGE, BE ACTIVE

EDITOR CENSOR: We have heard a
good deal of talk the past year of Viro-
qua's declining condition, financially.
| am not financier, but | believe the
recent $14, 900 distributed by the local
creamery and the enormous sales of
two days in one store indicate a good
degree of life yet.
A pretty town is always attractive.
Let us raise two plants where one grew
before. Let us have town flower and
everybody plant one or more this spring
| suggest the peony, for it is probably,
all things considered, the finest of the
hardy perennials. The different kinds
all have very pretty foliage which be-
gins to show very early in the spring
The plant has no enemies, as has the
rose and most other plants and once
planted, a bed or group is good for a
lifetime. There are several colors and
flowers are snowy. When once started
it only needs mulching in the fall with
leaves or coarse manure and is best
left in one spot for years. By getting
them by the hundred or more large
roots can be obtsi ned quite cheap.
suggest the peony because it requires
no care and is cheau. Perhaps someone
else has another CT DICE. This choosing
town flower and -aising it in every
dooryard has been doce in other towns.
If the Women's Civic CRIB will appoint
a committee to take orders, believe
it will be success and this comes in
their line of beatifying the city as well
as uplifting the morals and sentiments.
Let US be "The Town of the Peony, "
and have show of bloom in June
For next summer let everybody plant
cosmos and larkspurs, both easy to
raise. LYDIA r. GOTT.
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rwo MORE pArRIARcHs PASS OVER
Pioneer Mother and Civil War Veteran
Respond 10 Last Summons.
MRS. MARY HEBRON


The death of Mrs. Mary Heron removes from
this community one Of its eldest persons and pio-
neer mothers. She wasa woman Of strong per
sonality and character and during the more than
half century Of residence among our people made
an impress for good that viii be felt far beyond
the time of her passing. Her neighbors will testi-
fly TO her worth az a good friend and helper The
affection borne for her sons and daughters. grand
children and other kindred tells better than words
can describe the deprecated. sincere grief over
her going. Strong and sturdy were William .
Heron and wife. 'he former closing this life
twelve or fifteen y ass ago.
Mrs Heron diet Tuesday of last week. Ser
vices were held at Groton Presbyterian church, re-
mains arriving here Saturday. The Congregational
church Of which Mrs Heron has been a pillar
during it's entire existence, filled with rela-
tives, sympathizing friends and neighbors, w. c.
T. q. members Of Viroqua and Springyile- Ser
vices were conducted by Pastor Hartwell and Rev
Palmetto of Springville Methodist church All
of Mrs. Herron's children, many grandchildren
am large number Of other relativer present
at the funeral. Interment was in the city Gene
terry.
The CENSOR gives the brief biography and sketch
of Mrs. Herron's life read by Rev. HaTtwell on
this occasion:
Mary A. McLees was born April "a, 1881, in
Muskingum county. Ohio. In the spring Of 1888
she Was married to VIM. A. Heron. Five years
later the young couple came 10 Wisconsin and
upon the farm near Springville which ever since
has been Mrs. HerrOn's home. These parents had
nine children of whom I'VE are living: Mrs. jose
phne Gerry Of Condee. South Dakota; Mrs. Mary
Groton. South Dakota; Charles 7. Heron of Du-
luth. Minnesota and Geo. w. Heron Of Husum.
Washington. The four who have passed away are
Joseph M Mrs. Lizzie Morse, Mrs. Martha War
ner and Mrs Kate Smith. Mrs Heron il also sur
vyed by three ssters:Mrs. Ellis Reed Springville;
Mrs. Sarah Collins and Mrs Nancy Belts. both
of Ohio
In 1854. the Rev. L. l.. Radcliffe arrived in vi
roqua and commenced work upon direction of the
American Home Mission society. In the spring of
the following year it seemed best to organize a
aaI OH vuffh Dad
tor. Mr.. and Mrs Heron Joined the church upon
its organization. thus becoming charter members.
For seyerrl years Mrs. Heron has been the only
remaining charter of this church. Through the
fifty years Of it's existence. she has been honored
and beloved member. Mrs. Heron has generally
possessed good shealth as her almost 80 years of
life would indicate. For the last few years she
has suffered some attacks of Illness but she seemed
fairly well and strong up TO the very close Of life
Last fall she left her home in Springville to
spend the winter with her daughters and their
children near Groton. She passed away quite I'M
expectedly. last Tuesday evening at the home of
her grand daughter, Mrs. Dora Flint in Groton
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WEBSTER.
EVERGREEN.

AVALANCHE, February 27.-Old Ava
lonche has just awakened again. Mar
Gus Ames family are quarantined be-
cause of scarlet fever Donald Froi-
land has the chicken pox. Last Sat-
urday Mr.. Burcham had the misfortune
to be thrown from a wagon, the wheels
passing over his legs. He will be laid
up for several weeks. . Mrs. Anna
Hanson and two children were guests
at p. E. Burcham's. Mrs. Helga jeff
son was laid up the past week with a
sore hand. Riley Mckee has moved
into the house opposite the store. 49,.
Lewie Jacobson is making ties for Bur-
isons. BELL OF THE Town.
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First publication March l. 1914.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order limiting time. and notice
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBAT
State of Wisconsin. County of Vernon, S.


VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE.
State of Wisconsin. County of Vernon IS.
In the matter of the estate of Clara Ziegler,
deceased.
On the application of A. U. Curry. administra-
tor. of the estate of Clara Zegler, late of Leba-
non, Missouri, deceased, no one having required
the appointment of commissioners said
estate:
1t is ordered. that all creditors are required to
present their claims and demands against the
said Clara Ziegier. deceased. for examination and
allowance on or before the first Tuesday of
September. A. D. 1911. which time is hereby al
lowed and limited for that purpose.
1t is further ordered. that all claims and de.
mands of all persons against the said Clara Zieg-
ler deceased will be received, examined and
adjusted before this court at its -ourt in the
court house. in the city of Viroqua in said coun-
ty at regular term thereof, appointed to be held
the first Tuesday of September. 1911 and all
creditors are hereby notified thereof:
1t is further ordered. that notice of the time
and place at which said claims and demands will
be received, examined and adjusted as aforesaid,
and of the time hereby limited for creditors to pre-
sent their claims. be given by publishing copy
of this order and notice for four weeks successfully
once in each week, in The VERNON COUNTY CEN
soR, a newspaper published 10 the city of VIroqua
in said county; the first publication TO be within
ten days from the date hereof.
Dated this 18th day of February, 1911.
By the Court. d. o. MABoNEY. County Judge.
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RURAL NEWS JOTTINGS


Miss Agnes Kerksieck spent Sunday, a
week ago, at the home of her parents
near Stoddard. =. Miss Sena Peterson
was at Westby, where she had some
dental work =. l.. p. Bekkie of Wmona
did business with several parties IN the
village The Brown moving picture
show entertained a large audience at
the hail. The pictures were thorough
Nv enjoyed by all in attendance. Chas.
Ender has engaged contractors to move
his house and also to construct fine
modern butcher shop on the ground he
now occupies johnny MARITIME is en-
ployed on the dray line. Mrs. Gust
Wrobel did shopping at La Crosse. ....
Bert Powell was a Coon Valley business
caller. Two cars of stock were shipped
from here Tuesday, also one car Of bar
lev. G. B. Gardner is in receipt Of
another car of corn; also car of flour
and feed. He is now receiving ship
ments Of machinery for his spring
trade. Our local Farmers Union re-
ceived a car of baled hay. $500 pounds
of butter were shipped this week: The
Ole KnutsOn farm was sold to K. Dunn
mer this week. Otto Lenser has pur-
chased the old G. Egstad farm. Wash
ington's birthday was observed as
holiday in the local school. And by the
way, we are justly proud OF our educa-
tional facilities, the interest taken by
pupils and teachers in keeping neat and
tidy the finest school building in wes-
tern Vernon county. 1t would be
commendable thing if parents would
make visitations and find out for them
selves the work their teachers and
children are doing. We are to have one
regular visitor, the Vernon County Cen.
sor, Editor Munson having volunteered
that his paper shall, in future, be
weekly Thursday caller upon us, for
which all will return thanks.
EVEpCPEEN
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OAK AND HICKORY RIDGES, February
n. We now have more snow; just
enough for the men to haul their wood,
but every little bit helps. . Miss Stella
Morell visited her sister Mrs. Nettie
Woodward for few days. Mrs. A.
s. Woodward is visiting her son l.. V.
Woodward in La Crosse. VIM. Hall
has been hauling stove wood to town
Willard Hallenbeck is home again after
few days absence. DR.. c. p. Fox
was seen on the ridge, Friday. A
daughter of Mr.. Gelfi is reported to be
quite sick. Farmers are busy getting
up a saving for Mr.. Morrison . .Thos
Tollackson and Addie Huntington were
quietly married, February o. Miss
Ella Tollockson and John Huntington
stood up with them Other particulars
are not known except that the boys
gave them a good charivar; Friday
night. .Lagrippe seems to be taking
advantage of the warm damp weather
-. Genoa creamery will hold meeting
today :. Rev. Macualey visited at j.
HI. Halienbock's the past week. We
are glad to learn that Mrs Macualey,
who has been quite i'll, is on the mend.
RAINBOW.
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What We Nav ExO.c,

March will be an average month ac-
cording to the long distance forecasters.
The month will open with heavy rain
fall over the eastern and central states
followed from the 4th to the 7th by a
cold wave and rough weather, and cold
er weather extending from the 9Th to
the 18th. The weather will moderate
about the 18th, bringing warm rains
and followed by bright weather. An
other storm period is scheduled for the
23rd to 26th, bringing snow in the north
and rains in the south. The month will
close with cold weather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01
Snort for ,he Eastern yoorts

The wolf chase that took place north
of town proved to be short but never
theless quite exciting. The wolf was
turned loose in the Healy woods, and
given, about an hours start of the dogs.
When the dogs, six in humber, were put
on the track they made the chase a
short one, catching the wolf on the
Goggins farm about three miles north
of town. The wolf was one that Albert
Holak secured from a farmer near Ken
dali some time ago. The animal had
been kept chained for several years.
Yillsboro Sentry
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01

For SALE QUICK-i have for sale the
following personal property: Three
stoves, one dining table, one set of din
ing chairs, bedsteads, stands and num-
erous other household articles and
goods. Also nine thoroughbred Indian
Runner ducks, twelve thoroughbred
White Leghorn chicks. This property
must be sold without delay You will
do well to call early and LOOK them over.
Mrs. Charles CrUme, second house west
of the VIrodua cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01

For SALE-I have a splendid stock
and dairy farm of 100 acres that will
sell at a bargain; about 20 acres good
meadow, % acres ready for crop this
spring; 20 acres of good timber, balance
pasture; fenced with good woven and
barbed wire fence; louise with leanto,
barn, hay barn and granary; splendid
fine spring near buildings; fine place to
raise fish; best of soil; near two cream
cries, close to school. This is one of
the best bargains in Vernon or Monroe
counties at the price. Don't buy until
you investigate. See Thos. Pierce,
Westby, Wis. eff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01

Mrs. Fred Luber has been treating
with DIR. McElwee, the Madison spe-
cialist, for the past two months and
great improvement has taken place in
her condition. Mrs. Luber's case was
a serious nervous breakdown, compli-
Gated by stomach trouble. An attack
of the grip of late has hindered her re-
covery, but the doctor says that is but
temporary and that she will soon be
perfectly well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01

Fine program at the Electric, Sat
urday night.
-Wanous' shampoo bags 10c each,
three for 25c at o. E. Davis drug
store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-01

For SALE AT A BARGAIN-The finest
and best residence and barn, with six
large lots, in La Fargo, Wis. Also
eighteen acres with small house and
large tobacco barn, adjoining the town
Address ]. II. Kampmeyer, 313 Court
street, Sioux City, Iowa. IA.