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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-24
Maeksy In Jail

MacKay was brought to the city by
Sheriff Parker, after the finding of
Metcalf's body, Tuesday morning and
locked up in a cell in the second floor
of the Jail. Mackay was still under
the influence OF booze and refused to
talk about the affair of Monday night
An effort will be made by the officials
to haze Mackay give his story of the
affair.
MetcaIf Leaves Family
Charles Metcalf was 43 years of age
and had been resident of Mt. Vernon
all his life. He is survived by his
wife and two daughters, and one
brother, Mr.. d. w. Metcalf of Mt. Yer
non.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-03-24
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
OF CHARLES METCALF

gy he found Metcalfs body. The In
dications we're that the man had been
dead but a short time. Shortly after
wards Mackay returned to the scene
in company with farmer and the
officials at Mt. Vernon we're notified.
Before this, however, Mackay had
telephoned from a farm residence to
Dick Fowler, who Is employed at the
Rinehart livery barn. Fowler lost no
time in securing a rig and drove to
the scene. Fowler also called up the
police and talked with Patrolman
George. The latter called Sheriff
Parker and informed him that Charles
Metcalf had been killed out on the
MartiDsburg road, south of the city.
Conflicting Stories
kay left the Rinehart barn about
o'clock and Metcalf's body was not
found until nearly o'clock Tuesday
morning. 1t Is the opinion OF the Off
cials that both men were badly in
toxicated and when the rig was over.
turned both were thrown out and that
both men were in a stupor for several
hours. Mackay recovered from the
effects of the booze to such an extent
that he was able to later get up and
go after assistance, while Metcalf
never recovered from the effects OF
the booze. However, Mackay told
Dick Fowler early Tuesday morning
when the latter drove to the scene
that Metcalf was alive when he start.
ed for assistance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
CHURCH NOTES

Ladies' aid of Bishop Branch will
meet with Mrs. j. NJ Henry, Thursday
January 26, for dinner.
Liberty Pole ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. Ole Thompson, Tues
day, January "a.
Methodist aid society will he enter
tanned by Mrs. c. w. Franklin and Mrs.
Miriam Foster at the home of the latter
February first.
Young peoples society of the I'M
manuel Lutheran church will be en-
tanned by the Misses Anna Austin,
Ellen Dahl, Lena Prestegaard and
Bertha Bolstad at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. l.. c. Jacobson next Tuesday even
ing, January "a. Everybody welcome.
Liberty Pole aid society will meet
with Mrs. Peter l.. Fortney for dinner,
on January 26.
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 2:30 p. m. Liber-
ty Pole, preaching 1880 p m. Preach
ing services at Bishop Branch every
Wednesday evening at 500 p. m.
The pastor of the Congregational
church will preach on 1.-THE Force of
Personality next Sunday evening.
The male quartette will lead in the
singing and also render some new quar-
tette selections.
Oyster supper at residence of George
Getter on Pleasant Ridge Saturday ev-
ening for benefit of Christian church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
choppers on the Job

Thursday was red letter day with
Viroqua Modern Woodmen and their
kindred order, the Royal Neighbors.
They met in joint installation, with
fully two hundred members, and it was
a royal feast of food, good humor and
innocent amusement. A literary pro-
gram was carried through with instru-
mental and vocal selections and Fishers
orchestra to enliven the occasion. Rev.
Buffers made happy talk on fraternal
lines and good-fellowship, and at the
close presented fine electric lamp and
stand to Judge Mahoney. who was for
the twelfth time installed as head of
the local organization. 1t was re-
membrance from the camp member
ship for service performed. Judge Ma
honey replied in happy spirit of appre-
citation.
A. d. Helgeson acted as installing
officer. List of officers is elsewhere
publishered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
MOVE TO GUST
STEPHENSON
BreWs Political War Within the
La Toilette Faction.
M'GOVERA is AFTER The TOGA
Bribery Charges Against the Junior
Senator Seem Certain to Reach
the National 5ody-Re-
port of Committee.

Madison. Wis. Jan. 17.-(SpeciaD-
The movement to unseat United States
Senator Issac Stephenson of Marinette
for alleged bribery in connection with
the campaign for his election, in which
he spent over 100000, is brewing a
political war within the La Toilette
faction of the Republican party in this
state which, If it goes to a finish.
will test the strength of the senior
senator and Governor McGovern. Early
manifestations OF such controversy
already have appeared upon the poll
teal horizon, and those who for years
have seen Senator La Toilette rule
with the iron hand OF Cromwell are
wondering how it all will come out.
Assuming that Senator Stephenson
may not complete his full term as
member o. the highest legislative
body in the land, the Republicans are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Do Sec the Lone Star Sac

A party of sight seers and possibly
investors left this city on Monday for
a trip through Texas. which will GER
tainly be pleasant diversion from the
chill and storms of this rigorous climate
at this season of the year. The party
is headed by Chas S. Slack and he is
accompanied by Z. p Kuehn, Peter
Hay, James Hay, Jacob Mork, Ole
Sletten, Henry Lake, C. H. Lee and
Ole e. Olson, the latter of Seneca. The
party went to Chicago thence to st
Louis, taking the M K T. road through
Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma into Texas,
stopping at Dallas Fit Worth, Waco,
Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, Eagle
Lake, stopping at Fort o Conner to in
spect the O'Connor ranch on the gulf.
They will be absens for some days.
That they may find pleasure and profit
in the outing there will be the general
wish
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
WILL GIVE HIN THE ROPE ROUTE
Desperate " no Murdered a Vernon Coun
ty Citizen TO be Hanged

c. f. Ward, who was in the city last
Friday, advised the CENSOR that the
bully, Max M. Leakey, who, late date
last August deliberately shot and muir
dered Frank Nelson at Wilbaux, had
just previous to Wards coming from
The west, been tried at Glendive, Mon
tana, found guilty of the crime and
sentenced to be hanged. The foul deed
was committed after some dispute be-
tween Nelson, who was working in a
livery Stable, and the man Leakey. AS
will be remembered, the remains of
young Nelson we're brought TO the home
of his father, Arthur Nelson, near
Bloomingdale, for interment.
The CENSOR is glad they have capital
punishment in Montana. That is the
right ending Of the class of brutes and
DULLES like Leakey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
LET'S ECHO THE GLAD rIDINGS
Tobacco Work to Commence Next Mon
day in Limited Way

Soft and foggy conditions prevailed
for portions of two days the latter part
of the past week, affording opportunity
for many farmers to remove at least
portions of their tobacco crop from shed
poles. Sudden change to colder pre-
vented complete taking down of the
weed. No time was wasted in getting
at the work and going straight to the
stripping process. AS a result crops,
or portions of a number or acreages.
have been delivered, the Bekkedal ware
house alone receiving installments of
1910 crops, except that one delivery was
made at Eekhart's quarters. A. C.
Cass, Louis Foske, Jacob Larmo are
among the few to make deliveries, but
others will follow now that the pro-
.cession has commenced to move.
This movement has given encourage
ment to the army of Virocua people
who depend for employment on toba eco
sorting during the winter months. As
a result of case weather NJ H. Bekke-
dal's warehouse in this city will open
for work in limited way next Mon
day. 1t is the purpose of managers to
give employment at the opening to those
who have had experience in sizing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

Unwelcome, indeed, will be the an
nouncement of the fact that the old
familiar Lindemann trade mart in vi
roqua, after an existence of more than
half century, will soon pass to other
hands. 1t is not an uncommon remark
to hear said my grandfather and great
grandfather, myself and my children
have been patrons of the Lindemann
store" And that pretty near tells the
story of the Lindemann name in con-
neetion with one of the most extensive
mercantile institutions in southwestern
Wisconsin. The name has been syn
onymous with merchandising here since
1858. or fifty-two years; always strong
and honorable. Mr.. w. f. Lindemann
was associated with others at times,
but the name of the senior Lindemann
was always at the mast head. Mr.. M.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
BEKKEDAL BECOMES LUMBERMAN
Westby Citizen Invests in Wisconsin Tim
Der and Goes Logging

Martin H. Bekkedal is enlarging his
sphere as a capitalist by making pur-
chase of n vast tract Of s'umpage in
northern Wisconsin, acquired camps and
logging equipment and for The present
is real lumber jack. The purchase
is an indefinite amount of logs and lum-
Der and unfinished logging contracts of
the Indian reservation near Couderay
The purchase was made with view to
furnishing the great quantities of lum-
Der required in Mr.. Bekkedal's tobacco
packing operations. He anticipates
logging 1900, 900 feet each year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

EDITOR CENSOR: Prof. X. A. Moore
of the Wisconsin Experiment associa
ton has requested me to announce to
the boys of Vernon county between the
ages of eleven and eighteen years. that
besides those who won scholarships in
the corn judging course, there will be
room for about two hundred more
Each boy will pay his own EXPENSES ex-
cepting tuition that being free. Prof.
Moore will have personal charge of
this course which begins February 9Th
(same date as farmers course) and
continue for one week.
Yours truly, w. F. mcclure.
Madison, January 2, 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Back in the old Haunts

Clad in their best raiment with spirits
light and buoyant, Hon. d. Frank
Mains and wife and Former Sheriff C..
E. Ward have been in this section
for some days visiting among old friends
and telling tales of the west, and especi-
ally their home communities in Mon
tana, that impress their auditors that
the boys have found the land of promise
and are more than satisfied with their
situation in the far west Glad of it..
But back of it there is a twinkle in the
eye of these wesuerners that tell they
miss the wooded scenes of their child
hood homes and the frequent clasp Of
native Mains
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
BIG LNDEMANN STORE WILL PASS TO OTHER HANDS

ID. Chase was longest associated with
affairs of the firm of any other person
aside from Mr. Lindemann. For a
dozen or more years Albion Lindemann
has been the head and active spirit in
the concern till recent continued III
health compelled relaxation and ces-
sation from active work. II is sad to
concentrate the withdrawal of the old
and familiar name. EH
The business in all of its details will
fall to active and able hands with ample
capital for maintaining the high stand
ards of the past The new proprietors
are to be Nj. j. Felix, who has been in
business here for half dozen years,
and his father-in-law, Max Roman of
Ironwood, Michigan, who will soon move
here. Details for the future cannot be
recited at this time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Hiah School Entertainment

Next week Friday night, an enter
tainment will be given in Opera house
for benefit of high school piano fund.
The program will be in the nature of a
The following will assist;
Prof. w. P. Colburn, Chas. Parker, F.
p. Mcintosh, E. M. Nye, II. e. Gold
smith, l.. A. Wilson, Grace Arlington,
c. w. Franklin, Elmer Marker, Frank
Rusk, B. c. Brown, Otto Brown, Har-
nv Blythe and Thelma.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
ON thc Rooscveltisn Plan

Two weeks ago the CENSOR asked to
have a report from Vernon county large
families. We caught one on the fly
when Ludwig Grouskopf was in the city
from Bergen last Friday. From that
gentleman we CLEANED the fact that he
has family of twelve children, eight
daughters and four sons, the eldest be-
ing eighteen years old, youngest eleven
months. Mr.. Grouskopf is but thirty
six years old, his wife his senior by a
few months. And that's the nature of
family groups that ought to keep Yer
mons population at high tide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

shaping their forces with a view OF
controlling the senatorial election.
Standing for La Toilette ideas and adj
vocatlng all of the particularly pro-
gressive theories Of the progressive
Republicans, Mr. McGOvern has as
sumed the full title of a leader If
any combination OF circumstances
eliminates In n short term for Mr..
Stephenson, Mr. McGovern will be-
come an out and out candidate for
the place. While the governor rode
into power at the head Of the La Fol-
lette ve-Republican organi-
zation in Wisconsin he is not the man
that the senior senator would have
succeed Mr.. Stephenson in case the
latter does not complete his term.
Congressman Irvine Lenroot OF Supe-
ne choice of the state officers here
who are closely Identified with the
wishes OF Bob"
That is exactly where the shoe
pinches. Mr.. McGovern is at the helm
in this state He has a strong fol-
lowing and he has wonderful execu-
tive ability TO organize, 10 direct and
10 lead He Is ambitious and has his
heart set upon becoming a United
States senator Senator La Toilette
is not accustomed to having such a
pronounced type in his camp. Tnvar-
iably his lieutenants are content to
fall IN line with his general views.
II the senior senator insists upon the
governor following that course and IF
Mr.. McGoyern decides otherwise, the
issue will be La Toilette vs. McGovern,
and such contest would mean the
control Of the party organization.
The bribery charges against sena-
tor Stephenson most certainly viii
reach the national body The pro-
gressive Republicans have control of
the Wisconsin legislature. and the
findings Of the senatorial investlgat-
ing committee will be certified TO and
sent to the United States senate.
Many conferences have been held at
which Mr., Stephenson and his cam
paign affairs have been the chief top
&c Of discussion. In fact, in every
vi NuE BtditubNnE uclb anu III
the hotel Hobbies groups Of legisla-
tors gather every day to talk IL
over" II is the general impression
that Senator La Toilette viii not as
sumo active leadership against Ste
phenson in the senate He will direct
the ti-Stephensen forces. however.
but the public speaking viii be left
TO others. Many matters Of large i'm
portance will come before the Wis
consin legislature for consideration
and action, but for the present inter
est centers IN the bribery report"
The senate committee report in
brief finds:
That frauds contributed directly TO
stephenson's election by the legis-
lature that under the laws Of the
state the election of a person through
bribery or any attempt at bribery
should be declared cull and void.
- -------~--- --- --------~-- - --
That a copy of ~ report be eerti-
fed by the Scverror and state legis-
lature to the United State senate
with the request that that body inyes-
tigate the manner and means through
which Sanatnr Stanhenson secured his
D.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

All sLO0 corsets now 79c at the
Fair Savings Store.
-Ladie coats, suits and skirts at
one-half X one-third off at the Fair
Savings store.
The big Viroqua creamery meeting
will be held next Wednesday in the
Opera house.
Tobacco paper 32x4S inches and
34x50 inches at 81. 80 hundred pounds
at Lindemann's.
AT the home Of his son Perry in
this city, last night, occurred the death
of Joseph mcHenry, very aged citi-
zen.
DIR. c. II. Trowbridge goes to Hay
ward today TO pay visit TO his broth
er, DR.. j. B. Trowbridge. who is in
very delicate health.
-Mrs. Berhe Moore entertained at
her home, last evening, a party OF
eighteen ladies in honor Of her mother,
Mrs. G. S. Dickson, who soon leaves
for Menomonie to spend the winter with
her son Lawrence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Creamery Meeting

A RNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
N Of the Vroqua Creamery Company will be
held at Opera hall in the City Of Vroqua on We'd
nesday. January rs, 1914. az ] O'Clock .. m, Tor
the purpose of receiving the annual report; also.
20 elect two directors the terms Of Office OF Jos
Buchanan and Lars T. Larson expire at cur annu-
al meeting. The oyer-run checks VIII be given
out on that day. Such other business will be
transacted az may properly come before said
meeting CHRIS. ELLEFsoE,
Dated January 3. 1911. Secretary and Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Insuranee Officer. Elected

At an adjourned meeting Utica Mu-
tusl Insurance Company held at Sol
diers Grove, last Saturday, officers were
elected as follows:
Presdent-I4. C. Schoenberger
Vice Presdent-Wm. Barney.
Sccretary--F. w. Alexander.
Treasurer. H. McLees.
Directors-O. H. Larson W. W. Bennett J. M.
Clark l.. c. Sehoenberger. VIM. Barney. r. W.
Alexander J. H. Mcl.ees
The financial affairs of the company
are in very hourishing condition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Viroqua Fire Ladies' Elect

Chief Of Department-w. A. Curtis.
Assistant Chief-L. A. Larson
Secretary-A. J. Beat
TTeHsurer-H. H. Packard
Foreman Hose Dvision--C. j. Smith Assist
ants. G. NJ. Henry. Guy De(iarno.
Foreman Hook and Ladder-R. j. Arnold. as
sistant. VIII Deylin.
Foreman Engine Department-F. II. Rogers
Janitor- William Tewat
Fire Wardcns-First ward. William rewat; Sc
cond ward g. F. Norris: Third ward. Lloyd Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

| have for sale team Of 3-year old
horses, nine steers, three heifers, some
hay, corn fodder, corn and barley, A.,
900 feet of lumber. Anyone in need Of
the above mentioned personal property
can procure same at bargain prices.
ANDREW l.. STRoMLAND,
VirOoua Route g.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
The Dror Has Come

Not only in the weather but in first
class robes and blankets at Favor s
harness shop in Opera block. Twenty
five per cent cash discounts will be
given over the low prices which have
prevailed in the past. Now is the time
to invest and save money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
WANTED HORSES

For the purpose Of buying driving
and heavy horses for the Philadelphia
and New York markets, will be in VI
roqua on Monday, January 30; at Viola
on Tuesday morning IT'LL noon only,
January 81. and at Soldiers Grove on
afternoon Of same day; at Seneca on
Wednesday, February l.
II. Z. LIGHT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Short News Stories of Interest
picked Up by Censor Reporter. from variou. Source.
WINTER

The feathery fakes are falling fast:
The wintry winds are whirling past:
The binding blizzsrds blistering blow
With frigid Fl (: that freezes so.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
OBITUARY:

Near Folsom January O. from cancer - the
stomach. Mr.. Ole Morkr. aged seventy years. fun
eral service were held az the Kickapoo church on
Thursday. January s. and the remains were laid 20
rest in Kiekapoo cemetery.
Miss Anna Hooverson daughter Of iBar Hoover
son Of Folsom died at her home January 10, aged
rs years. Funeral services was conducted by Rev.
Finstad on Saturday. january II. at the Kickapoo
church.
On the seventh day If January occurred the
death Of Mrs Hermans0n Of McLees Ridge. She
has been sick for several months She was nearly
u years old. She leayes husband and Six child
rem 70 mourn he's loss. Twelve children were born
70 them. Daughter Jennie has spent her time the
last six or seven years caring for her parents.
Mrs HerrnanEon lived Christian life. She will
b. missed by many friends. Funeral services were
held January 10 AZ Purdy church. conducted BY
Rev. Hendricka0n
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Just a Toeeh Of Sweetness

There passed through this city on
Thursday in charge of e. E. Gage, a
load of comb honey in cases that COM
pletely filed double high wagon box,
consisting of 2, 100 pounds. 1t was en-
route from Stoddard 20 Hillsboro, Ed
Wolfe owner. II was from the apiary
of J. II. Hollenbeck at Stoddard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
MARRIED

At Hiilsboro. January 10. Mr.. Edward Grimes
and Miss RDse Lbansky. both Of Yuba vicinity.
At the home Of Mr. and Mrs. John Berg. on
Nottingham Ridge January 10. occurred the mar
rage Of their daughter Julia TO Mr.. John b. Willis
Of La Crosse. The brides sister Hiida. aud cousin
Chris Hanson acted az bridesmaid and best man.
Ceremony was performed at high by Rev.
l.. c. Jacobson. in the presence Of relatives and
intimate friends. The newly welded couple de-
parted Wednesday for La Crosse. where they will
make their home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
MOTIVES

Not for the pay that's in it.
Not for the glory won.
Do work worth while and wear a smile
For the sake Of work well done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Lost an% Found

LosT-On streets of Viroqua on Wed
nesday Of last week, a pair of nose
glasses fastened TO gold chain and ear
catch. Reward will be given for their
return to CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

FOUND In Viroqua, a sterling silver
neck pin, oval in shape. Owner can
secure same by paying for this notice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

That a copy Of ~ report be eerti-
fed by the scvefror and state legis-
lature to the United State senate
with the request that that body inyes-
tigate the manner and means through
which Sana1nr Stanhenson secured his
CONTINUED on Last Page)
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-09-02
A NARROW ESCAPE.

narrow escape from a serious
accident occurred on the road between
Ablta and Covington last Saturday
afternoon. An automobiles driven
by Theo. Dendinger, Jr., and contain
ing besides John Diendorf, cashier
OF the st. Tammany Banking Com
pany and Savings Bank, w. E. Wood.
cashier OF the jacksonville Bank,
and Mr., Case, who was sitting with
MS arm resting on the edge of the
seat. Mr.. w. N. Keen and son Dan
We're driving on the road when the
auto approached and the horse be-
came frightened and jumped the
ditch just as the auto passed. Mr..
Dendinger glanced back to see if
anyone had been hurt in the buggy.
and as he did so the machine yeered
on at the side of the road and Mr..
Cases wrist was caught between the
body Of the machine and telephone
pole. The flesh was torn from his
wrist, his cuff button being broken
oil and embedded in the telephone
pole. Fortunately no bones were
broken, though Mr.. Cases wound
was very painful. 1t is Also fortu-
nate that no one was injured in the
buggy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1911-09-02
A Fierce Night Alarm

is the hoarse, startling cough of a
child, suddenly attacked by Group.
Often it aroused Lewis Chamblin, of
Manchester, O., R. R. No. 2, for their
children were greatly subject to
Group. Some times in severe at
tacks," he wrote, 1--WE were afraid
they would die, but since We proved
what a certain remedy Dr. Kings
New Discovery is, we have no fear.
We rely on it for Group and for
coughs, colds or any throat or lung
trouble" So do thousands of others.
Sc may you. Asthma, hay fever, la
grippe, whooping cough, hemorr-
hayes fly before it. soc and $1.00.
Trial bottle free. Sold by all drug
gists.