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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
DEPLETED BY LIGHTNING
Viroqua Residence Destroyed Dur
ings Sundays Storms

During Sundays storm and electrical
display the Third ward residence of
Col. c. E. Morley was struck and dam
aged almost beyond repair. Lightning
went in on either the electric light or
telephone wire, spreading to every
nook and corner Of the splendid home.
The insipid downstairs blazes were ex-
tinguised only to break out afresh in
some remote portion of the edifice. An
alarm was turned in and soon the fire
department and citizens were heroically
attempting to stay the flames which
was accomplished after the entire top
story of the house had been consumed.
A greater portion of the household
effects were taken out, but was not
without material damage
Col. Morley carried 81, 200 insurance
on building and $1,000 on personal
effects. How nearly these amounts
cover the loss the CENSOR is not advis-
ed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
THE NEW GAME LAWS PASSED
Several Small Changes are Made by
the Legislature

Sportsmen will be interested in the
new game regulation bill passed by the
legislature. AS the bill now stands
non-residents may not take game birds
out of the state except as open hand
luggage and the number of birds he
may take is reduced to twenty-five. A
clause was added to prevent any person
while hunting to skin, pluck or other
wise mutilate game so that its identity
may not easily be discernable. The
number of ducks, geese and similar
water birds that may be shot is reduced
to twenty-five that may be had in pos
session at any one time. The number
of deer that may be shot was fixed at
two and the provision to prevent killing
of does was stricken out. The deer
season was fixed from October 18th to
November 30th instead of November 10
to the 30th, but the licenses issued are
good only for twenty-five days from
issuance. The season for shooting
ducks, snipe, plover and woodeock is
fixed at from September 18th to Nov
ember 30th. Game wardens are also
constituted fire wardens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Cruel SINGERS for Man and Beast

A rather singular coincidence hap
pened when DR. f. S. fainter Of Reads
town was called here 10 see the horse
that was stung to death by bees. He
had just gotten over an experience with
bees. He was working with a veil on
but the bees were 80 thick on him that
he was smothering and had to tear Off
his veil, thus receiving stings. He had
the singers removed and received many
medical treatments so that he got along
all right, although the severe singing
he got made him very sick for a while.
Viola News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
EarIv Sender conc 20 Rest

The funeral of Mrs Stark. held at the
home of her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Thompson, was
attended by many friends Of the de-
ceased, Thursday last. She died on
the afternoon Of the Fourth, after
seven months of confinement, at the
age of So. Her maiden name was
Amanda Fidelia Weeden, born in Yer
mont; married Ethan Allen Stark in
1853, coming to Viroqua three years
later, where they resided till summoned
to higher life. They had one daughter
Helen M. Thompson, of this city. The
husband died some years ago. They
were citizens of high class, intelligent
and refined and filled we'll stations in
the home and society life of Viroqua
from pioneer days. Funeral of Mrs.
Stark was conducted by her pastor,
Rev. A E. Hartwell, attended by lad
les of the Eastern Star Chapter, of
which she was member, as she was
also of the Congregational church and
aid society. The pail bearers were.
+. M. Rogers, j. Henry Tate, H. p.
Proctor, c. G. Brown, F. M. Minshall
and Willard Graham.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Right Close to HacIes

The statement is made by the chief
Of the weather bureau in Washington
that the hot wave since June 13 is more
extensive andintense than any previous
record of the department. Nothing like
it in severity has been known to met
geological science in the present gener-
alton. On the Fourth, mercury regis
tered 103 IN the shade, the hottest in
twenty years at the government station
in Virouug
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Elks for Viroqua Next Sunday

Next Sunday formidable party of
Ls Crosse Elks will visit Viroqua for
pleasure and fraternal greetings to local
me mbers If the order. 1t viii be the
also, of contest at ball be-
tw cen La Crosse Elks' team and the
Viroqua club. The game will be in
the afternoon. Portions of the visiting
will come by train and others
by auto. 1t is expected many ladies'
will be of the party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
CHURCH NOTES

Springsille NJ. E. Aid society will
meet Thursday afternoon, July goth.
with Mrs. A. j. Favor.
There will be services at the East
Kickapoo church next Sunday afternoon
at 300 o'clock.
Ladies aid society Of the Emmanuel
Lutheran church Of Viroqua will be en-
tertained by Mrs. A. Thoreson, one and
one-half miles northwest Of town, next
Wednesday, July -.
Franklin young peoples society will
be entertained next Sunday by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Solverson.
Services By Rev. Sybilrud on next
Sunday as follows Zion church, 1870
a. m; Bethel church 800 p. m; Beth
esds church, yiroqua, in English 7:45
p. m.
Ladies aid society Of the Christian
church will be entertained at the church
parlors on Friday afternoeH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Bees Sting Horse 10 Death

A draft mare belonging to S. A. Sim
mons was stung to death by honey
bees. The mare and her colt we're in a
vacant lot adjoining Jacob Reeds bee
yard when attacked by the bees. Sim
mons was stung in over thirty places in
the head and face in rescuing the colt
and had to have the stingers pulled out.
Water was turned on the mare from
fire hose to drive the bees away but
she died within an hour, probably from
internal rupture caused by kicking and
plunRing. Mr.. Simmons recently paid
$3.50 for her. Viola Intelligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
WATER TAX NOTICE

City water tax is DIE 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 Ordi-
nance No. 34) Respectfully,
AMUND BELLAND, City Treasurer.
Dated June % 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
synopsis OF Leeislatixe VOL

On another page of the CENSOR is
given a five-eolumn synopsis of fresh
legislative enactments. This will but
family outline the great body of laws
passed, many of the I'm fads and useless
except to extract money from the al
ready overtaxed citizen. In a fort
night the full body of laws will be given
by the CENSOR in supplement form.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Gasoline Wagons Paw Moro |

Automobile owners will be required
to place numbers on their machines
both in the front and rear, under the
provisions of the rev state law. Not
only are two mum )ers required on each
machine, but the license fee is increas-
ed and owners VIII ~ r@Hnired TO pay
a tax every year. Under the new law,
which goes into effect next December,
all machines of 20-horsepower or under
will be taxed SIS per year, while those
of greater power will be assessed Is
cents for each additional horsepower.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Set Pace for Youngsters

President Henry Lindemann of the
Bank of Viroqua, has set a splendid
example for the balance of the young
sters of town in the matter of savings.
He was first to make a deposit in the
new postal savings bank. We hope
all the boys and girls of the commun-
ity will follow suit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Short News Stories of Interest,
Picked Up by Reporters Various Sources
Written for the CENSOR
FOR OLD VERNON

People coming. people going.
Changes always taking place.
Old ones weeping. young ones wooing;
All are runners in life's race.
Old friends going. new friends coming;
Still the change takes place so slow
That, before we realize it.
Some have reached lifes sunset glow.
Homes are sold and homes are made
By the people far and near
Till an almost BS procession
Has filed in within year.
We hope the pilgrims from our hearthstone.
Who in other lands now dwell.
Will be blest with health and plenty.
Fare ye well. friends. fare We we'll
ALICE STEVENS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
loo Profound for Comprehension

BRO. Munson, please explain as to
your way of looking at the session of
the legislature just closed and our way
of looking at the agricultural society
celebration we fail to see any material
difference. ~ estbyTimes. : Try again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Difference With a Distinction

Fifty years ago the farmers of this
country we're lucky if they had yoke
Of oxen and homemade wagon, and
if they were in a hurry they had to
'boOf" it; forty years ago horses and
lumber wagons were a luxury; thirty
years ago spring seats and open bug
gies were "out Of sight" twenty years
ago the top buggy relieved the umbrella
and ten years ago the surry was "all
the 60" Now everybody has the auto
mobile fever and we are wondering If
we will be propelling flying machine
in 1920. -EX.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Violin Teacher

Any one desiring to take lessons on
violin can arrange for same by calling
on the undersigned at Running hall or
Browns Opera house on the next two
or three Sundays. Can take a few
more pupils. PETER PETERSON,
325 Ferry st, La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

From spontaneous combustion fire
broke out in the packing rooms of the
Viola Excelsior plant on Sunday after
noon. By early application of q new
fire protection system in the plant the
property was saved, with possibly
81, 900 damage loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

For the convenience of parties having
any business to transact with me, | will
have my office for a short time with the
John Dawson & Co Insurance Agency,
located over Bank Of Viroqua
PHILIP BOUFFL EUR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

renee university and has for some years
been a member of Company G. of
Appleton. During his college life he
has filled local Methodist charges in
rural communities in contiguous terri
tory to the university.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
For Sale

120 acre farm, 20 miles south of Virc-
qua, about p miles from Gays Mills
Excellent soil, fine set of buildings. |
would consider a small residence prop
erty at Viroqua as first payment; can
give easy terms on the balance.
T. ]. THORsON. Westby. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Church Dedication

The new Emmanuel Lutheran church
in this city will be formally Dedicated
on Sunday, July %. Further announce
ment will be r1ade.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
OLD AND YOUNG GENERATIONS

The adjoining
cut is a good pic
ture of William d.
Merrill, late edi-
tor of tie Prairie
du Chen Courier,
who died recently
after q continuous
service of nearly
sixty years. On
his passing away
the old Courier
suspended, elimi-
mating one of the
oldest 10 NOT tho
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE
Secretary Fisher Voices Appreciation
of Agricultural Society

The Fourth of July is past, and the
celebration for the benefit of the agri-
cultural society was a success financial
ly and otherwise. On behalf of the So
ciety, want to thank the good citizens
and business men of Viroqua for the
donations made and the time and work
so cheerfully given. With such united
effort and good feeling, it was impos-
sible to fail. We are thankful to the
Third Regiment band for donating their
services the entire day. o. G. Munson
and o. G. Brown deserve special mem
ton for the two weeks hard work they
put in, and being unable to Justly re-
ward them, would remind them that
the Bible says there is hereafter. Be-
sides the time and work donated, the
business men signed a guarantee fund
of over $500, Of which | am glad to say
not dollar will be called for.
/ want to thank the people who at
tended and paid their good money, for
without them we must have failed.
Again thanking all who helped to
make the celebration a success, / have
one more favor to ask: That you give
us your good will and patronage during
our 1911 fair. Barring bad weather
we expect to give you one of the best
county fairs ever held in Wisconsin. The
fnopofal fnt1ouas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
Louisiana Lands

Central Louisiana offers the best Of
opportunities to the home seeker and
investor. Large crops Of cotton, sugar
cane, corn, oats, Irish potatoes, sweet
potatoes, alfalfa, peaches, figs, grapes,
pecans, peanuts and all garden truck.
Plenty of rainfall--no water tax to pay,
no irrigation needed. No hot winds,
droughts nor hail. Only 100 miles from
the gulf. Ten months out Of the year,
the prevailing winds are from the gulf,
making the summers cooler than in
states farther north. Winters are very
mild. You do not have to spend most
Of your summers profits TO carry you
through the winter. Good facilities for
stock. hog and poultry raising, also for
dairying Come with as and Investigate
Excursion leaves Viroqua, July 18th, at
1890 a. m. Fare, $40 for round trip;
berths free. For further information,
inquire of N. S. Kidder, care of Hotel
Fortney, Viroqua, agent for Cocktail
exsnder Land Co, Of Alexandra, La.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
MONEY CROP A STRONG HOPE
Some Sections Fear Bad Tobacco Re-
suits From Heat

Practically all tobacco growers in this
section had their plants in the fields
prior to the Fourth of July, still there
is here and there farmer who had the
short end to complete, and such have
experienced some difficulty of keeping
the plants alive because of extreme
heat and dryness of soil. The majority
of fields look vigorous and capable Of
development Notwithstanding the lack
of moisture. In fact there are crops
80 far along that blowing is not per-
missible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

r e v. John T.
Kendall, a native
of Jefferson town,
whose picture is
hereby given is to
be the new chap
lain of the second
Regiment, Wis
consin National
Guard, which is
pleasant news to
his fam lily and
friends in the old
home. John is a
I.. =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

The Edgerton Tobacco Reporter tells
the story of conditions in largest grow
ing sections of the state, and fears re-
suits unless cool weather or rain comes
soon. II says: 1.-TWO successive weeks
of sweltering heat, when the thermom-
eter ranged above 30 day after day,
has bad a scorching effect upon the
growing tobacco crop, especially in
sections not favored by rainfalls during
the heated term. The tendency under
such conditions is toward a contracted
leaf and an early bud, neither of which
is desirable in the present stage Of
growth. Cooler weather, as well as
general rains, would remedy these de-
fects,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

The CENSOR is advised by those in
position to know that agents will before
many days be in the field looking over
prospects and finding just where the
best crops are located. And we doubt
not that with this will go at least
little picking at buying and making
prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

The De Soto Argus reports that Jim
Brown. the we'll known Indian, died at
Genoa, and was buried near the road
side of that village Jim's Indian name
WAN Mono Pecca and he was pretty we'll
advanced in age.
Annual school meeting at La Fargo
elected Charley Chase district clerk
The meeting declined to furnish free
text books.
Westby is not quite decided what de-
finite action will be carried out for their
high school, and what tuition VIII be
exacted. Westby has evidently lea ned
by long attendance of her students at
cur high school that to give all the &C
vantages afforded here is no financial
snap.
While playing ball at West Lima July
Fourth. Roy Munger was struck in the
head with Z pitched ball, making him
unconscious for several hours. Late
reports are that he is getting along
nicely. We CLEAN from La Fargo Enter
prise.
For four-year term John Shisler
was awarded contract for carrying mail
on the star route between Hillsboro and
Rockbridge, commencing July first.
Battle Island camp grounds are now
under use by La Crosse Young Mems
Christian association, where sixty are
spending quite period. There they
have daily study, sessions for sermons,
time for play and different sports. And
by the WY, what has become of the
Battle Island association formed doz-
en- or more years since, which held an
nual chatauquas? Doubtless many
will answer this query by saying ASK
DIR. Porter, who was a moving spirit
in reminding the fires that burned there
in historic days.
For our neighboring: city of Bara-
boo those who know of the detrimental
effects TO soon be visited on that city
by removal of the Northwestern rail-
road shops, there will be general com
mercial sympathy. 1t is reported that
such is the company's plans. II so, it
will be very black eye for beautiful
Baraboo.
The Viola Intelligencer says: Miss
Edith LOCKER of Liberty was hurt in
runaway while driving team, hitched
to a hay rake, for her father, S. w.
LOCKER. She was quite badly bruised.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

FOB SALE:-A self binder cheap, with
repairs 10 make it run. G. NJ. BUTT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12
ROUND AND ABOUT US

The De Soto Argus reports that Jim
Brown, the well known Indian, died at
Genoa, and was buried near the road
side of that village Jim's Indian name
WAN Mono Pecca and he was pretty we'll
advanced in age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-07-12

Annual school meeting at La Fargo
elected Charley Chase district clerk.
The meeting declined to furnish free
text books.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01
URGES system
OF Volunteers
Continued from Page u

Day Why not commission n certain
number of volunteer inspectors, Ia as
sist the regular inspectors fsr the out
lying districts?
The class of people that generally live
In the country districts are not Inclined
TO he so mindful OF their comforts and
those Of other people as their city
friends II seems useless for Tom Jones
on Bcrctania street or John Smith OH
Punchbowl street To take all prccau-
tions possible with his tin cans and
bottles, In order to prevent the breed
ing of mosquitoes on his premises, II
1.-THE people at the head Of our valleys
and outlying districts are breeding then
by the million, by neplocting To cover
with Tine wire, the barrels used fol
catching rain water Last Saturday
personally overturned three large bav
rols. one of which was fun of greer
slime aud contained enough larvae t.
satisfy all Honolulu
"a wish you To consider this letter
in thdSfriendly spirit in which 1t is In,
tended aud would like to see you put
this matter of volunteer inspection an
to the Improvement clubs. Believe me
sincerely,
"(signe0 y, y, REARDMORE,"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01
SAFE and Sane FOURTH.

The cry for a safe and sane Fourth
has almost put the Fourth out of bus
mess in Honolulu, but the day is by
no means beyond hope of revival,
A safe and sane Fourth does not
mean that the Fourth of July celebra-
ton shall he held in churches, but
merely that movement is on foot for
a safe and sane jubilation, and the
results show gratifying reduction
in the number of Fourth of July acct
dents which must be classed as avoid
able.
II cannot be expected that the av-
arage American boy or girl will be
content to spend the Fourth of July
.ip-tOeing around the house, They
are entitled to and should enjoy the
day in something like the old way
but II remains for the parents to sec
10 II that all the death-dealing prac,
tees are eliminated. a little com,
mon sense with lots of enthusiasm
will ensure a proper celebration OF
the day.
No more reason exists for blowing
everything up on tho Fourth thar
there IL ffo4' IN hands to get glor'
iously drunk,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01

Citizens OF Honolulu are not al
ways interested in having the Super
visors tell them what cant he cone.
The average citizen has considerable
common sense and he would like to
have statement from the supervisors
Of tho various business situations
they have to meet, what they have TO
do with and how 1t might be done.
That is the only way TO gain support
for accomplishing results that keep
pace with Il growing and vigorous
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01

At its last session the Legislature
provided the funds to give the
children in these islands compc-
tent teachers. Considerable sums
were also appropriated from Territor-
ial funds for new and permanent
school buildings.
This was done on the assumption
and entirely correct theory, that the
local governments. or the people
through their local governments,
you'd provide the money to give the
children commodious, clean and COM
Portable school houses.
TO meet this necessity OF the pub
lie schools is one of the responsible
tiles of the officials of the local gov
eminent, The people will not he sat
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01
SMALL TAX Will
PAY FOR SERVICE
Continued from Page y

something must be done to better
conditions.
When seen by a representative OF
the Bulletin this morning, Or
Moore said:
Il rather favor a plan that ! find
In vogue throughout a number OF cit
les in Germany. The method pur-
sued there ia to assess nominal
charge for the collection of garbage
II Is the duty Of police officers as well
as sanitary inspectors to see that all
premises located in their respective
districts or beats, are kept clean
Where this condition does not pre-
vail, the property owner whose prem
ises are found insanitrry, Is at once
notified by the proper authorities.
"lr the matter Is not speedily rene
died, an arrest follows aud upon con
vlction the householder Is then as
sosscd a small fine.
AN absolutely free collection nj
garbage, in my estimation would leat
to the people expecting much more
than could he accomplished by tn,
force at our command,
Its the old story, Give some poo
pie cake aud they will kick because
the ice cream does not go with it.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01
EVENING SMILES

An Irishman and German werd
trampinE It on the road. They gerel
both very hungry, and luckily farS =,
or along the way gave them large
piece Of hroicd boefstcak. They did
not know how to divide it, so the
Irahmau proposed that zach of them
should take one end Of the meat be
tween their teeth with a firm grip
The Irishman was 10 say, Are you
ready" and the two were to pull
Whatever portion Of the meat each one
got was to be his meal They both
agreed TO this and gripped the meat
with their teeth.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-01
funds FOR 9TH
HAVE Been GIVEN
Continued from Page y

ward. Both ball rooms on the roof oi
the Young Hotel will bc used for the
dancing. The BAH rooms will be IN
charge of II. NJ. Chcatham aud O. G
Swain, assisted by Gus Murphy, Ar.
thur T.. wall. Kenneth Brown, William
Thompson, Ed Towse, Colonel J. w
Jones' Charles Crane, w. 4. Schmidt
and J. II, Carey.
A feature of the decorations will b'
the combination Of American and Brit
ish Colors to he used.