Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
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NEWS BREVITIES

cdpeu Cedtn. For the first time tbs
winter he built fire in the stove and
went TO bed He and his wife became
i'll from the effects Of sas, and but for
The fact that their bedroom window
was slightly open probably would have
succumbed.
Appleton.-OD ing to the increased
enrolment at the Lawrence Conserva-
tory Of Music, a new dormitory has
been opened. The house formerly oc-
cupied by Doctor Quick al G52 Lave
street. rearranged for this purpose,
viii accommodate from ten to twelve
students. The school OF music has
shown phenomenal growth these last
three years
Kenosha.-Charles Arnold of NIL
waukee has been elected treasurer of
the N r. Aliens Sons Tannery com
pcny Of this city. Mr. Arnold is a
son-in-law of the late Nathan Allen,
founder of the great company
Madison.-A comprehensive system
of reports. by which the civil service
commission will be able TO follow in
diligently the progress of state en-
ployes In the various branches of the
service, is being worked out by Secre-
tary F. 4. Doty Of the commission.
Superior-Miss Florence Two, who
has just started here as social worker
for the Anti-Tuberculosis society. has
received a fattering offer from the
Carnegie institute, but has refused it.
Racine.-Joseph Smith was brought
10 this city from Packwaukee and ia
ken to a hospital. Two weeks ago a
pile of lumber fell upon Smith, break
ing both of his arms. one leg. three
ribs and his jaw bone
3eloit.-The second annual show of
the Beloit Poultry and Pet Stock asso-
citation opened. There are entries from
several states. Cash prizes and extra
premiums from business men are Of
fered.
Racine.-The will of the late NJ. NJ.
Secor, which was missing has been
found and will be filed in a few days.
He leaves an estate valued at $780,
900. it is understood, to be bequeathed
mostly to his wife and four daughters.
There are no public requests.
Marinette.-F ive-year-old Margaret
Smith, daughter OF MIR. and Mrs.
Henry F. Smith of Sister Bay, Door
county, was badly burned as the result
Of lighting the candles on a Christmas
tree while she was alone in the house
with baby sister
Madison. Commissioners Of Banking
NJ. c. Bergh approved the articles of
incorporation of the Farmers State
bank of Spring Valley. Pierce county,
capital S25,000; incorporators, Theo-
dore II. Noterman, Theodore Suter,
William Boss and others.
Jefferson.-John Kiltz, charged with
the murder of John Shannon, this city,
was bound over to the circuit court
for trial. Application for bail will
probably be made.
Beloit.-James Falco is held in 5000
bond and two slot machines were con
fscated by Deputy" sheriff James H.
Root of South Beloit In a raid on an
Italian bakery. The building is stu
ated on the state line and Root nabbed
the man and machines on the Illinois
side of the room.
Richmond. to City
Health Officer DIR. t. Henry LAWS
there were 80 deaths from tuberculo-
sis in Richmond last year The rate
was one in ten, while in previous years
tuberculosis has taken one In seven.
Doctor Davis says that the decrease is
due to the campaign against the dis
ease
Kokomo Miss Emma McKinsey,
4 blind woman who conducts small
store on West Jackson street, routed
a burglar who entered her store
through a window The noise of his
entrance awakened Miss McKinsey
ana she called to the night intruder,
Get out of here," and he went Miss
McKlnsey found that nothing was
missing
Racine-The annual convention OF
the bohemian Catholic Central union
Of Wisconsin opened here with so dele
gates present The twentieth alniver-
ssry Of the society was celebrated and
Archbishop s. Messmer was present.
The convention continued four days.
Marinette. -Assemblyman Thomas
ot the Second district of Marinette
county will introduce a resolution ask
ing for an amendment to the constitu-
tlm providing for a reduction of the
representation in the senate and as
eembly Just one half, making the as
emhlv 80 and the senate H.
Fond du Lac-Rev. George Ma
acki of Red Granite, who was
ought here December 80. at mid
night suffering from an acute attack
of appendicitis. died. He was twenty
four Years of age and had been in
charge Of the Catholic congregation
az Red Granite since August, 1910,
coming there from Buffalo, \ Y
Neenah.-Mrs. Christian Tessman.
aEed niuety-thrce, one of the oldest
German settlers in eastern Wisconsin.
is dead
Keuosha. -- The hearing Of Dr
John r. Spaulding. health officer.
who Is charged with conspiracy in
connection with the alleged kidnapping
Of child Of Emily Humphrey Of
Kenosha. was concluded and the mag
strate took the motion 10 hold
Spauldlng for trial in the criminal
court under Amusement.
Madison. A charter authorizing the
Farmers State bank OF Nelson, Buff
taio county. was issued by Banking