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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03
sTREET -IMPRoYEMENTs.

Notice IS hereby given that on the
tenth day Of November, in the year Of
Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and eleven, at the hour of two O'Clock
in the afternoon at the Council Cham
Der, In the City HAIL. in the City of
Perth Amboy in the Countysof Middle
sex and State Of New Jersey, the un-
dersigned, Commissioners appointed by
the Court of Common Pleas of the
County Of Midlesex on the first day
Of November aforesaid, win meet to
hear any persons in interest who may
nresent themselves to. be heard concern
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03
SUICIDE SET BED AFIRE
Weehawken Woman's Second Attempt
to Die Is Successful.

10 GtS In SLGSSSSfAis
Weehawken, N. j., Nov. 81 Mrs.
Marie A. DINNER, sixty-seyen years
old, a well known and wealthy resi-
dent OF the fashionable section of this
place, was found by her son So badly
burned that she died at the North
Hudson hospital a few minutes after
being carried into that institution.
Henry DINNER smelled smoke and
was Mortified to discover that his
mothers bedroom was on fire. Her
second attempt at suicide was a sue
cess. 1
While q servant rushed for a doctor
another sent wcrd to the fire depart
ment and TO the hospital. The fire.
men made short work of the flames.
The ambulance surgeon at first glance
said the woman was so badly burned
that she would not live. She was hurs
ried to the. hospital, but died when
being carried In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03

! 8. By the new pavement laid In
Barracks street with Bitulithic paving
material.
J a. BY the new pavement laid in New
street with Bitulithic paving material.
I s. BY the new pavement laid in Oak
street from Smith street to Market
street with asphalt block.
G. And upon any lands and real
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03

estate specially benfted in the vicinity
of the new sewer laid and constructed
in tombstone street from Neville street
to Hall avenue;
all in the City Of Perth Amboy afore.
said.
This notice is given In pursuance to
orders made in the Eve instances by the
Middlesex County Court of Common
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03
fba assessment for benefits upl

the assessment Tor benefits upon
the PROPERTY benefted:1
i. BY the new pavement laid in
Smith street from High street to state
street with asphalt blocks.
g., BY the new pavement laid In
Park avenue from New sBrunsWiek
avenue to Broad street with Bitulithic
paving material.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03
STEEL TRUST STARTS PROBE.
sommittse viii Investigate Charge
Made by a Magazine.

Made by q Magazine.
New York, Nov. 8.-Announcement is
made that a committee of five has
been appointed to Investigate labor
conditions In the steel trade.
Stuyvesant Fish. formerly president
of the Illinois Central, is chairman of
the committee. Other members are
7. De Witt Cuyler, a director Of the
Atchison, Pennsylvania and New HaA
ven railroads; Darius Miller, president
of the Burlington and Quincy; Charles
L. Taylor. a retired steel manufactur-
er, and Charles A. Painter. q Pittsburg
banker.
The inquiry was set afoot by a mag
azine article stating that many EN-
ployees worked ureer destructive and
despotic conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03

Pleas and IN the sixth instance bgs the
Middlesex County Circuit Court.
Dated Perth Ampoy, N, J., NoSem-
Der 3, A. D., 1911.
III. MCCULLOUGH
w. P. O'HARA
MAT WEIRUP
Commissioners
1S53-lls3 4 789 $2asn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03

Imagine their trip
from bakery to your
table; exposed to air
and moisture-kept
in grocers'boxes and
finally in a paper bag
on the shelf in your
pantry. Gould they
be the same as they
e the day they
G baked?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-03
Now that we have
Uneeda Biscuit-We
have perfectly
baked soda crackers
perfectly kept.

No moisture can
reachthem-nO con-
taminating influ-
ences can affect
their flayOr-their
goodness is inlpris-
oned only to be
liberated by o for
you when you open
the package.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-03
For Sale or Trade.

447 acres good black land, improved.
800 acres in cultivation; good 4-room
house and barns and outbuildings;
plenty of water To trade for city
property in vinita. or merchandise.
This place is 2h miles from county
seat, well located and a good PROPOSE
ton. Inquire at Chieftain office.
For clean city. vote for Jake Smith
for city marshal.-Adv. 26S-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Crop Demonstration at Asylum

There is a rapid growth of interest
IN the crop demonstrations which are
being held at the county farms OF the
state, by Professor Norgord of the Ag-
rlcultural EXperient Station at Madison.
Niroqua is one of the few points at
which plowiag contest will be held in
connection with the farmers picnic and
crop demonstration. This is an impor-
tant ard interesting feature of the
meeting, Business men will offer about
500 in prizes for the best blowing done
by men of Vernon county in the contest.
The judges will explain the good points
of the work done by each contestant
Five or six hundred people attended
last year; twelve or fifteen hundred
are expected this year.
The asylum farm crops are grown on
scientific principles as developed by the
Experiment Station. Come and see
the difference between your crops and
your neighbor 5 crops, and those grown
by Superintendent Buffers under the
direction of Professor Norgord. II is
the effort of the state to put more
money into your pockets by showing
how TO raise bigger crops of better
grain and forage at smaller cost. In
proved methods don I always mean very
much unless you see their results. Prof
essor Norgord will explain the methods
of raising the crops on the farm and
you can see for yourself just how they
compare with your methods and your
crops. You will see something worth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

while on August 10, and you will go
home and make more money next year
because you attended this meeting.
Experiments on incubation of fields
for alfalfa have been in progress about
three years. The inoeulated part of
the field last year produced three
fourths ton more per acre than the part
not inoculated. OF the field of eigh-
teen acres sown two years ago, the
half that was inoculated produced a
crop waist-high this season, while the
other half is mostly plowed up.
Pure bred grain and corn furnished
by the station at Madison have been
planted for the past three years. Come
and compare it with ordinary grain and
corn
Notice the program:
l. Flowing contest by young men of
Vernon county.
?. Seed corn selection, curing, etc.
illustrated by tests of seed corn as
planted by farmers of the county)
3 Corn breeding.
Lunch Bring your lunch and
Superintendent and Mrs. Buffers will
furnish hot coffee.
5. Wisconsin pedigreed grains.
6. Alfalfa culture. Best methods of
securing a STANDARDIZATION and soil
treatments handling the hay.
I. Grain diseases and their treat
ments.
6. Crop rotation and soil manage
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
PROMINENT IN A NEW HOME
Captain and Mrs. Jackson Silbaugh at
Seattle

From Seattle daily paper OF late
date we find the following respecting
former residents of Yiroqua, both ma
tives Of Vernon county:
One Of the best known citizens of
Seattle, especially In Spanish war vet
eran circles, is Jackson Silbaugh. pres
ent commander Of George H. Fortson
Camp, y. s. w. v. the largest camp in
the state, and one Of the very strong
est IN the country.
The camp has progressed splendidIy
un,ier the able leadership Of comrade
SilDaugh He has always been active
in ell matters that pertain to the
comrades and their welfare. Comrade
SilbaUyh's record in the late war is a
matter OF history. As an efficient an
able soldier, his record is exceptional.
He served throughout the Spanish
American war in the Fourth Wisconsin
regiment, as captain of Company M.
This company was raised by him at
Viroqua, Wis. After the war he organ
lied ard WAS commander Of GeC rye w.
Russell camp prior to coming West in
May, 1907.
Arriving In Seattle, he Immediately
entered the practice Of law, and has be-
com one Of our best-know attorneys
He has always taken an active inter-
est in the city Of his adoption and is
well known for bis activity in every
thing that will benefit and uplift this
community. He is a member of the
Commercial Club, and the Seattle Ath-
letie Club, an Odd Fellow and past
grand master of the Wisconsin grand
lodge of Odd Fellows; also e Knight
Templar in Masonry.
Comrade Silbaugh is married and
Mrs. Silbaugh is almost as well known
as himself for the interest she takes
in public affairs. She is a true Seat
tleite, and is very much interested in
the moral and intellectual development
Of this city. They are the type of cit
liens that have ever pushed Westward
our civilization, and that will bring to
flower here on Puget sound the high
est and best civilization that the white
man has yet produced. A true patriot,
good citizen, a loving husband, a
bully good fellow That's Jackson Sill
bauph
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Mad Doc Scale IN the East

The report around Mt. Tabor is Of a
mad dog which has bitten Georg e
Downing, two dogs and a COW. Mr..
Downing came back from Madison
where he went to see about his hand
that was bitten. The doctor there sent
word to DR.. Abbott Of Ontario to send
the dogs head to them at once 10 see
if the dog was mad. If 50, Mr.. Down
ing will have to return to Madison to
get q treatment before hydrophobia
sets In. The dog did not show any in
dications Of being mad. Lyman Bald
win. the owner Of the dog. brought the
head to EIroy, Tuesday evening to be
sent to Madison. --Elroy Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
A Christian Woman Passes On

Mrs. Jane Whitworth, widow Of the
late Rev. John Whitworth, died at her
home in this city on Sunday last from
heart failure, and in her going a splen-
did christian character and good woman
and neignDOrs enters into rest. Mrs.
Whitworth had been in delicate health
for a long time Funeral was con-
Quoted at the Methodist church this
forenoon by Pastor Daschler, assisted
by Rev. G. z. Buffers.
Mrs. Whitworth was born in the state
Of New York December Is, 1884, com
ing to VirOqua more than third Of
ago century. She waslmarried to Rev.
John Whitworth about thirty years
since. He died in 1885, at the age Of
s. years. Two brothers survive her,
Wesley and William, who live in north
ern Wisconsin. Mrs. Palm or Ontario
ard Mrs. A. K. Bort were the only rel
atiyes present at the funeral
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Is Bad -Four years Out Of Five

EDITOR CENSOR: In last weeks issue
Ex-Sherif G. f. Ward writes about
the green grass in Montana. If it's
anything it is surely very short in Val
ley and Custer counties They have
no crops or hay worth mentioning.
The Glendiye locality must be an ex-
ception, not the rule. The Information
al Harvester Company's agents gen.
orally do their harvesting in the spring
of the year. when the city papers blow
about the bumper crops sure to come;
to knock the price in the head, and
securing the country in an automobile
don I require much hay.
The bleached bones laying on the
Montana hillsides and ravines tell
sorry story of starvation and suffering
in years gone by, and will be repeated
again in dry seasons, which that eoun-
try has four years out of five. Irriga-
ton is the only salvation where it can
be done, and dry farming is a problem.
The hot winds will smother. Some
fool from the east will bring in the
money to build on the great North
American arid domain, - Is the motto
or the land shark and Spectator who
always find way to make easy money
under all circumstances. OBSERVER.
Stoddard, Wis, Angus. Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
A PETTY DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Knudson Bros. Sustain $500 Loss
Theft by Barefoot Boy

Last week, "Wednesday, &. c. Knud-
son and family left on an auto trip to
Cottonwood. Minnesota, to visit Mr.
Knudson's parents for few days, leav-
ing Herman Aikens in charge of the
implement depot. The next day, onre-
turning from dinner, Mr.. Aikens found
the cash drawer torn from its place
and carried into the back shop. Ii con-
tanned $35 in bills, three silver dollars,
and only the 81 dollars in fractional cur
rency, when locked previous to his leav-
ing the shop, and only the 81 in change
had been removed. The thief had made
his getaway through one of the rear
doors and, on examination, the north
window directly over the safe was
found open and in the dust on the top
of the safe were the bare foot prints
of small boy. Whoever the young
lad is, he certainly exhibited consider
able judgment in leaving the large de-
nominations Of money untouched, as
his possession of it would have attract
ed immediate suspicion to him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
ANOTHER BERGEN TRAGEDY
Frank Ristow Suicides by Hanging
in His Own House

Bergen has been the scene Of more
than its share OF tragic affairs within
past weeks The latest Is the suicide
of Frank Ristow, at his farm horne In
that town. The remains were found by
his neighher Brooks, on Sunday after
noon. Not having been seen about the
premises since Friday, search was made
and his form found From a rafter in
his house and combined granary the
body was suspended. He was found In
a kneeling position, the tips Of his toes
resting on the floor and his knees being
within an inch OF the floor, so that the
man must have made strenuous efforts
to take his life, and choked or smother
ed himself Officers of this city were
notified of the affair on Sunday after
noon. Under Sheriff HOMELAND and JUS
tice Pollard drove out. On arrival a
jury was summoned, and after viewing
the remains and surroundings rendered
a verdict that the deceased took his
own life while temporary insane caused
from excessive drinking.
Ristow was bachelor, living alone
for about twenty years; was fifty-two
years old, has relatives. He owned
eighty acres Of land over seven dol
lars in money was found on his person
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Said or Written TO the Censor

Mr.. o. T. Severson, Of Blue Earth
county, Minnesota, who came to attend
the funeral of his step-mother: II well
remember passing down the almost I'M
cleared street of Viroqua in the fall of
1852, nearly fifty-nine years ago.
drove the oxen and sat in the front seat
with mother as we moved slowly down
Main street, stopping at little store
not far north of the present CENSOR
Office. We went to the farm now oc-
cupied by Reinert T. Bentson, where
we lived till / went west thirty-rine
years ago. We crossed the ocean in
sailing boat, landing in New York after
a six weeks voyage; making the rest Of
the trip to Milwaukee BY river, lake
and canal. There we bought an OK
team and came through like many
other pioneers of those days. Only
those who came in the early days can
family realize the hardships. remem-
Der we had one bushel of wheat father
earned by three days work, for our
first winters provisions with other
scanty things gathered together. We
were nearly starved. / remember well
the first work done by me to earn mon
ey was driving breaking team for Isaac
Surenson father of DR.. S1renson) for
twenty-five cents per day. Before day
light / was out and had the oxen ready
and we worked as long as it was light.
| wish the boys and young men of the
present time could realize what it meant
to be an early-day boy and the way
they were compelled to work and the
few privileges they enjoyed. But am
confident that the men reared under
adv e-se circumstances have done and
are doing more in material and sub
stantial way for the Industrial world
than these more favored by collegiate
education a. 4 higher environment. "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Consldered Good Riddanco

There was an escape from the coun-
ty Jail on Saturday evening tina; re-
lieves the county OF a board bill, at
least. He is E. E. Gardner, who was
found gully of taking from a Burlng-
ton freight car at Stoddard. a pair Of
rubber boots. Gardner had served
three Of his six months sentanee. He
was sort of trusty about the jail, and
took advantage Of the goodness Of
Sheriff Root and skipped out, taking
with him bicycle of the sheriff's son
and razor. The night was stormy
and it would seem that the man could
make little progress on the roads, yet
no trace Of him has been secured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

Miss Rhoda Helgeson, only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Helgeson was
married to Clark Bennett in Chicago on
the fifth instant. They are now in the
city receiving congratulations of their
relatives and friends. Mr.. Bennett is
salesman in the Marshall Field mer-
camille establishment in Chicago, was
born and reared here. His bride is a
young woman Of refinement and pop
ular.
Mr.. Torval Lund and Miss Sadie
Smith, daughter Of N. B. Smith, both
of this city, were married in Minneapolis
on a recent day. Mr.. Lund assists his
father in the Williams tailor shop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

For the special qualification of the
old soldiers of Vernon county the CEN
soR is pleased to print the above pic
ture of near neighbor, George Clar-
idge, an old soldier of Spring Green,
who is still in possession of the uni
form, including the white gloves, which
he wore when standing gaarc over the
bier of Abraham Lincoln, both at the
White House and at the capitol Mr..
Claridge also has the same gu1 and all
its accoutrements he bore on this &C.
casion. He appeared at reunion at
Boscobel recently in his uniform, bear
ing his old musket and bayor ct just as
he appeared at the side Of Lincoln's
coffin, and was given great ovation
and reception. Mr.. Claridee also stood
guard at the cell door of Harold, one
of the conspirators who attacked Secre-
tary Seward with knife while on his
sick bed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
a LIVELY RAcE IS SOW on
Tobacco Buyers in All Directions
Good Money Offered

There has been a fresh outbreak
among interested tobacco representa-
tives and local buyers. Their cam
paign of looking" was too simple and
tame and the fine prospects too invit-
ing to permit of delay in getting into
the game in earnest. Every livery
team and private conveyance in the
city that can be secured is being used
by buyers who are travelling every sec
ton of the county where tobacco is
produced. Some, too. are making the
rounds in automobiles. Conditions the
past fortnight have been so extremely
favorable to short crops that a fine
growth is assured unless hail or some
other disturbing weather element in
tervenes. The good rains and warm
weather are making tobacco body as
never before. Some are still blowing
and hoeing, others topping and sucker
ing, while rare cases cutting ard hoGs-
ing nave commenced.
The ruling prices are higher as a
whole than since 1866, when every
dealer put his head into financial poke.
Ten to lS cents is said to be the aver
age price, while l4c and l5c have been
offered in some cases for exceptionally
fine crops We are certainly the vine
yard this season,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Verv Aped Wnman Dies

At her home in Avalanche, on Friday
last, passed away one Of the most aged
women in the county, eiRhty-nine years,
Mrs. Greta Severson, widow of Severt
Severson, who died some years ago.
The latter came to this country and
settled on Round Prairie, 1.-THE present
home of r. I. Bentson,) in 1852 The
deceased was third wife of Mr.. Sever
son. She was a native Of Norway,
maiden name Brumbo. Funeral service
was conducted at Coon Prairie church
on Saturday by Pastor Halvorsen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
One Of the Best Farme for Sale

The well-known Heron place in JEFF
ferson town, ~ miles from both Yiro-
qua and Westby. Consists of 240 acres,
all under cultivation except 40 acres Of
timber and pasture. House, barns, out
buildings, well, orchard, ali in good
condition. viii be sold on reasonable
terms If purchased soon. Make early
inquiry in person or address,
j. II. MCLEEs, Viroqua K. No. 9.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

The Edgerton Tobacco Reporter tells
of conditions in the state when that pa
per was put to press last Thursday:
The chief interest of the week lies in
the field buying of the new cror. which
has been inaugurated in the Trempe-
leau valley and Vernon county sections.
which swarm of buyers have invaded
and vast amount of riding is being
done. These are localities more gen.
erously favored by rains, but the acre
age that would appeal to buyers must
be limited. Information reaches US
that contracts have been placed for a
few hundred acres at prices ranging
from 10 to IL cents or slightly better
for bundle delivery.
Only light showers, but no general
rains have fallen in the southern grow
ing sections as yet, and the fate of the
crop very largely hangs in the balance.
One thing at least seems certain, there
is destined to be very large portion
of stunted, small leaf of a fillery ma
ture whatever happens. The harvest
has started in the very earliest fields
and many more show a top in full
bloom and the urgent need of more
moisture to develop anything like
satisfactory binder leaf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
Snndav Groye picnic

The Equity picnic announcement for
last Sunday in Loyd Kellar's grove one
mile west Of Brush Hollow church, WIS
on account Of bad weather,
till next Sunday, the Goth, when all are
invited TO join. Bring baskets and be
on hand before noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
NOTICE

As the fair grounds are rented to pri-
vate parties for pasture, persons at
tending the circus August 28th will not
be allowed to drive in the gates unless
they want to put their horses in the
barns, which will be open at 15c for
single horse and 25c for teams.
GEO. B. FISHER, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

Mr.. o. T. Severson and Mrs. s. M.
Thompson, sincerely express thanks 20
the neighbors and friends at Avalanche
who gave comfort and help during the
long sickness and helpless condition Of
their aged step-mother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

Parties wishing 70 buy small
amount. Of lard for home rear city can
find what they want Of John Z. MUM.
Either with or without 51ilding. Call
and see him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

The car will be at Con Valley Of
Monday, August q; at Chaseburg Of
Tuesday, August o.
U. E. DAVIS, Buyer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
POULTRY WANTED

Ny poultry car will be at the South
eastern depot in Viroqus on Friday and
Saturday, August 18th and 18th. Kind
~ bring in full amount contracted, and
more if possible. If you have not con-
tracted, bring as much a. you can any
way. It will be appreciated. VIII pay
the following prices:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Ontario has a new business estab-
lishlnent-a hardware store with Mrs.
E. W.Sandon and Mr. E. II. Hoffman as
proprietors. They reopen the old E.
w. Sandon store. Doubtless many sub
stantial acquisitions will come to the
old-neW town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

The Headlight has no doubt that the
Ontario railroad is a certainty Itsays
the final survey is being made out Of
that village, but the northern terminus
is not settled as between Wilton and
NnrWalk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

Mrs. Frances Winfield died at De.
Soto, aged eighty-one. She is survived
by brother and sister, both her senior,
with whom she lived.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-16

The De Soto Argus is to install
new printing press and the paper win
be enlarged Glad, the CENSOR is, to
note this meritorious growth of its
western county contemporary.