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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
KILLED ON raE BURLINGTON ROAD
While Watching Work in the Sand PHI.
Had Life Crushed Out

The Stoddard Times records dis
tressing accident which happened near
that village last Tuesday OF this it
says:
This village and vicinity were shocked
when the report came that Max
Wodzynski. who lives half a mile north
of the village, was killed that forenoon
while at the sandpit watching the load
ing of cars with sand. AS near as can
be learned Mr. WodZynski. in company
with his brother in-law, Otto Krause, of
this village, were at the sandpit on one
of the sidetracks watching the steam
shovel at it's work, when one of the
engines was backing in some empty
cars rounded a curve in the pit, and
owing to the wind blowing very hard
at the time they failed TO hear the APP
preaching cars until within foot or so
Of them, which struck Mr.. Wodzynski,
knocking him under the wheels, two
cars passing over his body, cutting Off
one leg and nearly cutting his body in
two, killing him instantly
MIR Krause was also hit but luckily
escaped with only a few cuts and
bruises
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

The above is picture of one of the
best known leading citizens of Vernon
county; man who has given more
hours to active business pursuits than
almost any other person who has been
a resident here; man of marked in
dustry and foresight. Mr. Eckhardt re-
Gently returned from two months so,
journ ard Sights seeing in the southwest
and Pacific coast country, the longest
vacation he has given himself in his
more than forty-five years of activity
as moving spirit in this county. That
he enjoyed. and was entitled so TO do,
his vacation, every friend and acquaint-
ance will hope. To the CENSOR MIR,
Eckhardt said that he met many form
er residents, and he took especial pains
to seek them cut in his travels
Speaking about business, the CENSOR
would be gratitipd 70 give something of
detailed account of Fred Eckhardt' 8
business operations as farmer. stock
dealer, buyer Of wool. tobacco, grain,
seeds, hay. and many other things pro
duced by the agrlculturalists of this
section. And what do you imagine the
sum total would be for the business in
Viroqua, alone, during the thirty-two
years he has operated here? You would
be amazed at the figures That they
approach the twenty million mark in
dollars is literally true. These figures
would better illustrate the great re-
sources Of our splendid county and the
activity OF her people. lntAls attempt
to present a feR facts we have but
fragmentary figures on which to base q
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
A Breeze from the sunni South

Viroqua citizens greeted the Midland
Jubilee Singers at the Opera house
Monday night with a house filled to
overlooking, entirely wipng out the
deficit caused by comparatively meager
attendance at some of the earlier num-
bers Of the course, and giving To the
singers of the evening that so necessary
inspiration born of numbers. And they
were not disappointed, for the colored
troup were entertainers of high degree
all possessing voices of extraordinary
power and beauty. And their range of
accomplishments extended from the
subIimely ludicrous depicted in their
camp meeting songs and imitation cat
fight to an extremely artistic rendering
of that famous grand opera number,
the sextette from Lucia, all bound
in that wonderful Characteristic Of the
sable race spontaneous enthusiasm.
But the real treat Df the evening came
when. as an encore, they softly rendered
"Old BlacL Joe. finishing with Near
er, Ny God, to Thee. The low superb
blending Of darky voices, floating out
over the audience like delicate per
fuue, seemed too divine to be Of earth
This number brings the winter lee
ture course to a close. The attendance
has been good but not up to the stand
ard which the merit Of the entertain
ment should command. Let Us nope
that the coming course, the different
numbers Of which have been carefully
selected, will be literally patronized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PIONEERING
SiIbAushs Arrive at Their Destination
and pitched Tent

Under date of March 2Sth Captain
Silbaugh writes the editor from Seattle:
Brother Abner and son Chester ar
rived here Wednesday morning and re-
manned until Friday night, when | went
with them to the location of our land.
II is rather strenuous life for them
Just now. We looked over the land
thoroughly on Sunday and erected a
walled tent with floor and lumber walls,
for temporary quarters. There are
people living near where they could
board, but they prefer to be iEdepenA-
ent, as long as they started out TO pio-
neer Lumber has been ordered for a
more elaborate shack, and in q short
time they will be nicely settled. Lum-
Der is also on the way to build quite a
pretentious hotel ard store, only three
quarters of mile from our land. A post
office will also be established there,
which will add greatly to the con-
venlence of the new settlers. We also
ordered forty acres of blowing done at
once. and with the thirty acres al
ready turned over it will make quite a
little under cultivation this year We
have ordered ten acres of apple trees,
which we will plant in q few days, and
in addition to this, we ordered a couple
varieties Of peach, apricot, plum AMI
cherry trees Tor a variety. Apples are
so much more profitable than any other
| fruit ia that section that other kinds OF
| fruit ere only raised for home use
Next to apples | should say alfalfa is
about the most profitable crop They
raise three crops a year. and it sells at
very high price The irrigation plai t
is now complete, and the water will be
on the land about May lst. in plenty of
time for the spring crop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Friday next, April q, marks the
fortieth year of the CENSOR editors
connection with the printing business.
Through a heavy fall of snow he trudged
three miles to the Iowa village, where
his first introduction to the art preser-
vative of arts was needed by a com
mand from the editor TO build fire
IL the sanctum, Oliver, " and he did it,
and has continued to do whatever came
to him to do through all these years.
After an apprenticeship Of five years in
the native place, printer-hke, the strip
ping moved over to Wisconsin, and in
1876 purchased a half-iuterest in the
Richland Republican, where he remain
ed for ten years, then came TO Yiroqua,
and CENSOR readers know the rest.
During thirty-five years of publishing
and editing not a week has passed that
the writer. whether at home or separated
from his business, failed to contribute
more or less to his paper. It's pretty
long record for one who considers him
self yet an apprentice in the work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

comparison and justice or accuracy can
not be done the subject,
On the one branch of Mr.. Eekhardt 5
business we take live stock. During
the year 1909 he purchased and
shipped from Viroqua TO- head of
hogs, S,747 cattle. lisa sheep. or a
total of 26, 1855 head of live stock, for
which he paid 1891 .S25 OF. Add to this
great total the heavy purchases and
shipments of grain, tobacco, wool, hay,
seeds and other commodities and we
have figures that stagger the average
students. And this is but one of
thirty-two years of his activity.
Ard best of all, it is everywhere and
by everybody conceded that Fred Eek
hardt word and statement is accepted
as fact; that he is q square man in deal,
always doing as he agrees.
Mr.. Eckhardt came to this country
from Germany with his parents in the
early days, settling in De Soto com.
munity. From early youth 10 leaving
the farm he was an intense worker,
conducting a farm of his own and rent
ing large acreages; ran a threshing ma
chine; worked in the fields day times and
marketed his products by moon light at
De Soto and La Crosse. He commenced
handling stock and grain as a dealer at
DE Soto coming to Viroqua with the
advent Of the railroad. He has ware.
houses and representatives for business
UJerat aasee Wegfis E8htoa, SPARTA,
Bangor Dr S0tf Soldiers GtcYe, anl
perhaps elsewhere
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Retreat Woodmen have determined
to celebrate the Fourth Sorry. Yer
non county agricultural society has been
counting on having a celebration big
enough and sufficiently grand to ac-
commodate and please everybody in the
county. The society is badly in debt
and something has to be done to liqui-
date the incumbrance on the property
To this end an effort is making on part
of citizens generally to accomplish that
worthy end, county celebration being
decided on. For the sake of the society
and reputation of the county it is hoped
Retreat and other pisces contemplating
a celebration Of the Fourth will with
draw their intention and join in making
q sue eess of the celebration, and thus
help to make strong the county fair
Every body is interested in having an
annual fair. and good one, but it can
not long exist unless there is united
effort to pay off some of the indebted
ness. Think this over, all ye neigh
bOrs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
See Movine Pictures For First Time

An audience OF $50 gave close atten-
zion to the exhibition Of moving pic
lures at the county insane asylum last
evening. The entertainment was due
70 the thoughtfulness and kindness OF
Ben Brown, Elmer Marker and Dick
&ye who sang two selections. Mr..
Brown says that the audience was a
rtadel one IN every respect The in-
mates wer appreciative. applauded at
the right Tins and laughed at the laugh
ing spots. The management IF the
institution wants 10 thank these gentle
men who 50 kindly endeavored TO give
a class Of people who have but little
happiness in this life an evening Of real
pleasure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

securities deposited by the company
with the state treasurer and which were
turred back u the company by him.
The hudson company, after encount-
ering financial difficulties, deposited the
bonds with the state officers, who held
them one year after the company had
filed notice of dissolution, and then re
turned them The company later went
into the hands of a receiver, Henry T.
Sheldon, who brought ut against the
state treasurer, claiming he had no
authority to return the securities after
the company had dissolved.
The court held that he had this au-
thority and relieved him of all liability
IN the matter. stating that the treasurer
acted IN good faith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

EDITOR CENSOR. Many women, fail
ing to see the result Of extreme en-
force nent Of laws, are now protesting
against majority rua Of two in favor
Of license. OF all doctrines that appeal
TO Us as fair, tina. Of majority rule
stands first, when are beaten as
well as when we win. / usually vote
mo license but the injurious eondit-
ion 70 our city, owing 70 unfairness,
has pu, the indepe lent, unpTejuGiced
voters against such state Of affairs and
after several year, u Temperance, go
called, a majority has said we want
this no longer and i we are compelled
to swallow more Of IL, we will be in line
to protest vigorously with the majority
and for our rights Let those who
We're given enough rope to hang them
selves cease to howl. CITIZEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Th. place Where Bu,lne,, is Done.

During the last thirty days Larson
Brothers have sold some nice monu-
ments and markers. Among those who
made purchases are: Clyde Smith,
Mrs. Lars T. Larson, Ed Wig, H. Nj.
Tsham and Miss Ollie Watson Of Viro-
qua; Miss g. Bolsrud, Sever Larson,
Miss Johanna Nelson ard Mrs. Ane
Thorsen of Westby; James Spangler Of
Mt Sterling, J, W. Baird OF Avalan-
che and Christopherson Brothers Of
Chaseburg.
Be sure and. let us know when in
need Of a monument or a marker, iron
fence. vase or scttee. II you can't
come to the shop, drop as a card and
we will cali on you with full line Of
designs and samples.
LARSON BROTHERS,,
The Viroqua Marble Men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Easter Sunday was we'll observed in
our city, the different churches having
special music and sermons fitting the
solemn occasion. The Knights Tenn
plar, Jas is their commendable custom,
worshipped at the Congreg a ional
church by invation of that body. The
opening part of the service was given
over to the impressive Templar ritual,
interspersed with joyous Easter anthems
and hymns. Supt. Buffers thought
fully furnished conveyance to the asy-
lum for the Methodist choir, where they
furnished Easter entertainment for the
wards of that institution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
DAHL VICTORIOUS INHIs LAW SUIT
Damage Suit Decided In His Favor by
Circuit Court

Some months ago the CENSOR pub
ished a current item of Importance chat
State Treasurer Dahl had been sued for
recovery of $50, 900. claimed by reason
of alleged dereliction of official DUTY
The matter has just been closed after
a hearing in Dane county circuit court.
with the result as stated by the sub
Joined Madison dispatch:
Judge E. Ray Stevens sustained the
demurrer entered by State Treasurer
A. H. Dahl 20 the complaint of Henry
T. Sheldon, receiver of Savings, Loan
and Trust company of Hudson. for the
recovery of $4,000. which represents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
ARE a HALr.CENTuRY MARRIED
Larson Brothers Attend Anniversary Of
Their Parents Near Cashton

Hans p. and Oscar Larson, with their
families, went to Cashton, Tuesday, to
attend the fftieta anniversary of the
marriage of their father and mother
IL was the occasion for assembling of
forty relatives and near neighbors, and
happy, joyous time was had These
sturdy people ere married in Norway,
came to this country and settled near
Cashton in 1882, where they have con-
tinously resided. They had ten child
ren, eight now living, four located in
the west, the others residing at Cashton
and in this city. They have forty grand
children and two great grand children.
Mr.. Larson is 70 years old. his wife 6S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Sorrow iot The Whole Community

Among the most distressing and sad
deaths that has come 10 our community
is that Of young Richard Fisher, twenty
one years old, eldest soa Of Mr.. ard
Mrs. William +. Fisher. Sick Only
week with trouble that bafled medical
skill. he passed away at the Rochester
hospital whore he was taken last sun
day. Cancer Of the bowels was found
70 be seat Of the trouble when opera
ton was attempted Remains viii ar
rive in Viroqua tonight. funeral from
the CONGREGATIONAL church frIday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Notice Of Change Of Location

Having moved into the building re-
Gently vacated by Mr.. Felix and the
Fair Savings Store, will open soon
with large stock of crockery, glass
ware, tinware and school supplies.
cordially invite the public to come in
and inspect my stock.
THEo. JOHNSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Hon,shold Elfsct. for Sale

Nearly all of my household effects,
kitchen equipment, furniture, beds and
bedding, etc Also a l000-pound safe.
The sale viii be at auction on Saturday,
April -, and it will pay purchasers to
be on hand and take advantage of the
bargains. Res 3ence on street leading
to Viroqua cemetery. J. NJ. POWELL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Forty or more citizens and business
men were present at the councils in
augural meeting, which was turned
into an informal discussion of matters
effecting the city, her people and the
problems TO solve for the future. There
was interchange Of thought on yasious
subjects that should be heaIthful There
was unaninimity of sentiment that
boosting would be the motto of all 1t
was the idea that during the summer
months, at least business places would
be kept open during evenings.
And this brings us TO the thought
that there should be no time lost in
bringing into active life the CONNER
cial association that has lain dormant
for some time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
miIIinsry B.re.in. Al Rsad.town

Two hundred fifty ladies trimmed hats
that we will put on a ten days special
sale Regular price Sl3, now $40; IS
now SIS; IS now 81; 81 now $3.2o; 50
now 81. 40, 81 now Sl.49; 81 now lie.
Mrs. Ed. J. ANDERSON,
Readstown, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
FiIs Your AppIIealions EalIy

Those desiring to attend the Vernon
County Teachers Training School the
coming school year, should send in a
written application early. Address your
letter to Principal A. h. Smith, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

That the horse is holding his own in
spite of automobile popularity, is evil
dent from the reports given out by the
department Of nor breeding al the
university. The report SHOVE that the
total number Of hoT e in Wisconsin III
creased u, 068 head in the last four
years, and values increased $27, 81. $50.
In 1905, the average value wa sci s.;
in 1910 it was s12l. The report showed
that the total value IF horses and mules
in Wisconsin in 1910 was SSl, 81 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
nssir.ble nules 20 Sale

A span Of young mules for sale; broke
ready for work; 3-years-old coming q;
well matched, very large. Call by
phone or write. Ed. WILEY,
Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
,Rougp ANp Apopr us

i%rs, Mary Heaverin's family and
friends celebrated at their home in the
town of Sterling, recently, the ninety
first anniversary of her birth; and a
pleasant occasion il was for the aged
head of four generations and those who
assembled to pay their respects to the
honored women.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Emil Erickson, one of the progressive
farmers of Clinton town. while in Chi
cago, purchased handsome three-year-
old Pereheron stallion, which weighs
about 1900 pounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

La Fargo has something of cream
cry, too The Enterprise says that one
day recently there was taken in over
$500 pounds of cream, more than the
best delivery any day last season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

No tobacco seed for free distribution
to the farmers Of Wisconsin is available
this year. The money formerly So ex-
pended by the university is now being
used in developing new varieties adapt
ed to Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

John Hayden and Grant williams
passd through the village, says the De
Soto Argus, on their way to Chairman
Tulloch's Office at Victory, with the
carcass Of female grey wolf and her
six young whelps in bag. which Mr..
Williams captured in their den on
the former ShisIer farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Said or Written to the Censor

Elias E Neprud: "This IS about the
fiftieth year have attended elections
in the town of Viroqua NV parents
settled on Coon Prairie in lS48. when
was twelve years old, and today | am
the sole survivor among the people who
located there in that early day. Few
of the old men, residing at a distance
have come out TO attend this town meet
ing today, but ! do now, as | always
have, felt an interest IN the local mat
tiers as well as the state and national,
and if | have missed an election | do
not recall the fact. believe now, and
it has always been my judgment, that
there is little occasion 10 remove from
Vernon county in hopes Of finding a
better place, and | am getting too old
TO change my mind The only regret
that comes to me is taai there are none
of my early ASSOCIATE ierc - share the
privileges this comm nifty and nation
afford us.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

William J Deavlr, Racine, Mime
sofa: Enclosed please find a check
for the CENSOR II is like getting
letter from homr. Through its columns
we find out about so many of our old
neighbors and friends, that we cannot
think 0! getting along without it. We
moved to Minnesota ten years ago last
fall, and this has been the incest winter
| have seen Stock looks goods for the
amount of feed there was in the coun-
try on account of the drought last sum
mer | noticed through your columns
that you have a good creamery at Vir-
oqua, and that is doing we'll We have
q good one at Racine and they make
about so tubs of butter per week. This
is getting to be quite dairy country.
Years ago they did not raise anything
but small grain, and such good crops
as they did raise Now they grow a
lot of corn, and good corn, too. / am
going to plant 50 acres this year, be-
sides 10 acres of fodder corn for milk
feed think it Is the best feed that
farmers can raise for mich cows, and
it is the cheapest. got enough from
acres to feed 10 mich cows for five
months. / notice so many farms back
home have changed hands and 50 many
of my old friends have moved away,
that to go back would mean to get ac-
quainted again Frank Edwards will
be about 100 miles northwest from here.
Hope they will like their new home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
BRIEF FARM AND DAIRY Jors

There were taken in at Eckhardt's
stock yards and shipped Tuesday, two
by Judson Higgins of Franklin. The
two weighed l,315 pounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
A BUSY MAN WHO SELDOM TAKES EyAcAFIoN

Frederick Eckhard, One OF Vernon Countys Best Known
Citizens and Business Men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Alderman John Il. Speiium is Elecled
President Of the Body

The city council met in the forenoon
Of Tuesday and closed up affairs pre-
ing administration. There was little 20
do except pass on few accounts, allow
salaries e officers for past quarter. I.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Big enough for fish story! But it
must be true because reported by an
esteemed newspaper contemporary. the
De Soto Argus, which states that S. d.
Taylor of that village. captured on the
shoals in The old Mississippi at the foot
of Main street, cat fish weighing forty
five pounds. That sounds like the fab
les the pioneer fathers were wont to
relate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

Finance Aldermen Surenson. Spelium kuchn.
Lights~Aldermen Kuehn. SurnnsGn. Morrison
Walks and Crossing Lake. Surenson. Speufu
Mater-Aldermen Mcintosh. Morrison. Lake.
StreetB~Spelum Mclntosh. Lake.
Public Property Morrison. Mcintosh, Knehn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

An alderman has introduced in the
Tomah city council an ordinance which
seeks TO prevent the bad custom Of
treating in saloons when they shall be
re-established in that city NEXT July.
That treating is the most baleful in
huence of the whole drink system must
be conceded If it shall be eliminated
in the city and sta, drunkenness would
be materially minimized
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

The new council organized by election
of Alderman John r. Spel.um as pre-
sident The only change in the body is
that of Frank = Mcintosh to succeed
T, 7. Sanwick. Mayor Mork announced
standing committees as follows.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

The La Fargo Enterprise is authority
for the statement that revival meetings
are being held at the u. b. church at
Ontario that surpass anything in the
history of the church. Large crowds
are in attendance and standing room is
at premium. Through the earnest
efforts of the evangelist, Reverend Todd,
assisted by the local pastor, Reverend
Thayer, over twenty five conversions
have been made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

De Soto, too, has determined to have
an entertainment course the coming
winter months, having closed con-
tract with the Midland company for
surh