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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

credited for one whom the people have
had little acquaintance wheni t comes
to a matter of fact. Mr.. barley is
able to carry many with him against
such men as John w. Wingate, John
L. Mcneil, w. G. White, Edgar Bu-
chanan, W. S. Pickerill, DR.. A. L. Da-
Wis, and other members of the board
of trade who have followed the su-
gar factory proposition very careful
lly.
Second-Why Is it that Mr.. Dar-
ley is able to win many on his side !?
Easily explained: He has a very
popular scheme among the people. The
writer admits it is grand and noble
and with Mr.. Darley's nimble fingers
he is able to figure out immense prof
its for the farmers, all of which would
be still grander, because if there is
any class of citizens who work hard
and on the average get less for their
work it is the farmer and the writer
will go a long ways out of his road
to join any movement that will in
crease his emoluments. Through leg
islation and by force of public opinion
l believe the time is coming when
profit sharing will be one of the Gus
toms OF this country. 1t would avoid
strikes and lock-outs and largely do
away with the turmoil between capi-
tai and labor. Many of the older
established concerns, notably the Nc
Cormick Harvester company, divide a
certain per cent with their employees
ard the number of corporations doing
the same thing is on the increase, but
it takes strong combines and well root
ed institutions to do this. The farm
ers and many others in La Plata
county have had sad experience in CO.
operative and profit-sharing enterpris-
es, notably the Durango Co-Operative
FIGURING mill. When first inaugurated
big profits were figured out and grand
results for the farmer promised for
his products. In theory the project
WIS grand and with unlimited capital
might have worked to better advan-
tage. Now what is there to hinder a
rrofit-sharing sugar factory turning
out the same way? In the first place
the factory, or rather the company,
will be controlled by certain people or
certain interests which ran conduct
the affairs along extravagant lines
and mismanagement the same as the
coop. flouring mill. Mr.. barley has
figured big profits. Many man has
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
DEATH OF EDWARD BRONSON.

Late yesterday afternoon, Edward
Bronson of Bayfield,, died at Ochsner
hospital, after being an inmate of that
institution but few days. The cause
of death was cancer of the liver. De-
ceased was 26 years of age and was
a married man.
The remains were taken to the Hood
e. Ames undertaking parlors where
they were prepared for burial and this
morning they were taken TO bayfield,
where funeral services will be held
and interment will take place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
BEFORE AND AFTER TAKINGl
MORE cowARpIcE-.cards r,

MORE COWARDICE-Cards re-
questing presence at Red Men hall on
Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. arc
floating around, card announces, "for
purpose of considering future plans"
and avoids all in way of Responsibility
or purpose of meeting by using term
committee" as signature. Is com
mittee near or distant relative of
"Plain Citizen" or "a Subscriber? ?"---
Durango Democrat yesterday.
A few real progressive citizens who
are with barley from start to finish
have arranged meeting of the sub
scribers to the promotion fund for
tonight in the Red Men hall, and it
is going to be burst of enthusiasm
from beginning to end.--Durango
Democrat (today)
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
DURANGO COLORADO THURSDAY. March IL. 1912.

there be any profits in Mr.. Darley's
sugar factory. Depends largely On
the management. Probably with Ar.
Darley in charge there would BE-, but
suppose he died or was oustsd Snd
those in control of the factory aid
handsome salaries to q lot Of useless
officials, the profits thus going to
those in control instead Of the steck-
holders and farmers. Then suppose
the majority of the stockholders u.ink
1t good plan to spend S209,0Q0 OF
more year in improvements, where
will the farmer come in. Soma may
think this is forecasting trouble and
jumping at conclusions, but why not
Continued on Page Al
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
J. J. MOSS INFERRED AT BREEN

The remains of the late J. J. Moss
who died on Monday at Mercy hos
rital, were taken to Breen yesterday,
the funeral taking place yesterday att-
einoon.
Deceased was 3s years Of age and a
native of South Carolina. He leaves
wife and six children, the youngest
being but seven months old. Two sis-
ters, Mrs. John Montieth and Mrs.
w. NJ, Townsend, both of this city,
and a brother in Arizona also survive
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

The robbers dead, the engineer
backed to the rest OF the train and
then proceeded to Sanderson where
the dead men were put off. The pas
sengers made up large purse and
presented it to the messenger.
Sheriff Allen at Sanderson imme-
diately started nunt for the third
man believed to have been member
of the gang.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. James McDermott
and daughter, Miss Katherine, return
ed last evening from visit at La
plata, N. NJ, and are in the city for
day or two on their way to Cali
fornia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

figured likewise with his apple or
peach orchard, with his wheat and his
stock. This figuring on paper is "A
good deal like two men who We're
travelling together and talking about
the profit in raising sheep. With pen
ell they started out with 100 head and
in short time with the ewes having
wins and triplets they had the thou
sand hills covered with sheep and won
desful profits coming in. They con-
clude0 to try it and at the end of
three years, conditions proving unfa-
vorable, they found themselves two
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
BIG SNOW SLIDE
NEAR LA PLATA CITY

Sunday night big slide came down
in the road between La Plata City and
the May Day, its dimensions being 800
yards long, 100 yards. wide and ten
feet deep. Monday trail was opened
up through the slide, but Indications
are that another slide may run at any
mC ment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

Mrs. w. z. Morrison was an ar
rival on the delayed eastern which ar
rived at 1925 this morning. Mrs. Nor
rison will be the guest of the Strater
for few days while waiting for the
Silverton branch to open up. She is
on her way to visit the Terry's at the
Sunnyside mine at Eureka.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14

Mrs. X. McMaster came In last
night from Aztec and departed this
morning for Denver, on vacation trip
of few weeks. Mrs. McMsster re-
Gently completed a successful term of
school in San Juan county, N. M,
just across the county line from Al
lison.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
-
CIVIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.

Yesterday afternoon the ladies of
the Civic club held their annual meet
ing, and in addition to disposing Of
several matters of minor importance
elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows:
President-Mrs. Fred Egan.
Vice President-Mrs. George w.
White.
Secretary-Mrs. Frank Eldredge. !
Treasurer-Mrs. DIR. Schlabach.
The securing Of the various perma-
nent committees was next taken up,
and resulted as follows:
Committee on Civic Beauty--Mrs.
Edgar Buchanan, Mrs. A. L. Nathan
and Mrs. ]. R. c. Tyler.
Committee on Health-Dr. Farwell,
Mrs. H. 7. Henderson and Mrs. DR..
Lingenfelter.
Committee on Ordinances-Mrs w.
c. Chapman, Mrs. George Goodman
and Mrs. ]. d. Adams.
Committee on Finance--Mrs. F. C.
Gilbert, Mrs. ]. w. Wingate and Mrs.
Thomas Tulley.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McDermott
and daughter, Miss Katherine, return
ed last evening from a visit at La
plata, N. NJ, and are in the city for
a day or two on their way to Cali
fornia.
Mrs. F. P. Hall and baby were
guests of the Savoy over night on
their way from a vacation trip to Dem
yer, and points east, leaving for their
home in Pennington this morning.
Mr.. Hall was in town a couple Of
nights ago to meet his family, but
they failed to arrive as soon as ex-
pected.
Mrs. N. H. VanCise was return
ing passenger to her home at Creede
this morning. Mrs. VanCise came in
a few days ago with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Mahoney, who is suffering from
a complication of heart trouble and
dropsy. Mrs. Mahoney is somewhat
better but will remain with another
daughter, Mrs. Burr Sutton Of this
city, for the present.
"A letter received this morning
from John Kellenberger tells his fam
lily that he was an active participant
in a shake up which occurred in Trim
idad last Sunday when two street cars
disputed for the right Of way. Out
side of getting pretty well bruised up
he claims to be feeling first rate and
ready for business.
Conductor ]. II. McHolland, whose
regular run is on the Silverton pas
senger, left on the eastern this morn
ing which went out at S:40, for Chams.
Mr.. McHolland had train Of hve
cars, the chair car Durango, two
coaches, and two baggage and exprsas
cars.
Conductor Dan Conway, who has
been Ill for the past week or tsn
days was on Mondays train, which
stuck in the snow near Subletts. When
Tuesdays passengers and mail, ste.,
were transferred to Mondays train
at Osier, Conductor Jim Phsnss
brought In the train to Chama, NJ.
Conway returning to Alamosa. M.
Pheney was relieved at CAannA "
Conductor B. =. Bsndurs, vhe lssnU1t
In ~ train y DWsnge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-03-14
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
HE LOSES HIS LIFE IN FIRE
Former Vernon County Boy Burned
to Death at Green Bay

Mr.. A. T. Jordan of Stark, places
the CENSOR in possession of the dread
full facts of the death of Alvin R. Out
land, whose family lived in that town
in the early days. Mr.. Jordan says:
"Word from sister of deceased con
firms the news report of the burning
of Alvin r. Outland at Washington Il
land. Mr.. Outland was native of
Vernon, born in the town of Stark about
SO years ago. When a mere child his
father, with many others, answered
the country's call, never 20 return to
the family alive After the war was
ended a relative looked after them and
they moved to the town of Union and
later over the line into Richland county
In early life he visited relatives in Ohio.
where he continued his studies; later
returning to Wisconsin. locating at
Green Bay where he secured employ
ment with a jobbing house and for
many years was with the Booth Fish
ing Co. holding the responsible posi-
ton of manager at the time of the ca
tastrophe. 1t seems Mr.. 0utland was
sleeping in the warehouse when the fire
occurred, and escape was cut off be-
fore friends could awaken him. The
charred body was taken to his home in
Green Bay, where his family and q sis
ter reside. 1t is believed his last act
was to save the records of the company
as portions of his hancs were found
near remains of the ledgers -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
LIBRARY NOTES
OCTOBER MAGAZINES

The magazines for October contain a
number of unusually interesting artic-
les. The following are from periodicals.
subscribed for by the public library and
may be drawn from the library for
home reading.
The best roads at the least cost, ].
e. Pennybacker, Jr., Worlds Work.
A well illustrated article, showing the
attractiveness of good roads we'll main
tanned, contrasted with the failures of
others through lack of care.
An evening at the wireless station,
by +. A. Collins. st Nicholas. A visit
to the operating room of large wire
less station in which the wonders and
benefits of the great discovery are
dwelt upon together with description
of come of the interesting mechanical
deiails.
What constitutes bad play, by W.
f. Prichard, American. A popular dis
cussion of the elements which tend to
make play failure from a dramatic
standpoint, with examples drawn from
recent reproduction. Clear, concise
and Of unusual interest, it throws q
new light on modern drama.
Japanese color prints, by w. l..
Keane. Century. A brief survey OF
Japanese art telling its unusual char.
acteristi:s and giving most delightful
and intimate glimpse Of the lives and
works of me artists who made It ia
nous, OF special interest are the many
illpstrstiona both ih black and white
Bn@@ Ia c6fof. Mr. KeAfie, himself
collector, win be cure to interest lovers
fer these fsspiHstiHe pits ef color,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
81. business Man Dies.

Elmer Wallace eied suddenly a. his
home in Cripple Greek, Colorado, Mo-
vember 3. overcome Nv blood ciot
which had workedis way into his heart.
Mr.. Wallace was aged 20. and one. Of
the best known yoGng busiiiess men Of
that city. He had not been Ill and his
death came as a terrific shock to rela-
tives. He Is survived by a wife and
four children. Mr.. Wallace had lived
in that city for many years ana until a
few months ago wss employed - book
keeper In the Offices Of the Colorado
Trading and Tsahsfsf company. After
leaving the Trading cotfipan5 he took
the position as head book-keepef for
the Henry Adney Mining company.
He was a member Of the Cripple Creek
Etks lodge. Funeral and burial ser
vices were held at Colorado Springs,
under auspices of Cripple Creek Elks
lodge.
Elmer Wallace was born and REARED
near Rockton, being a teacher for sew
eral years In Vernon county. His wife
was former teacher here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo l.. Wallace are his parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
McKIBBIN CASE DISMISSED
Judge Higbee Declines to Revoke the
License Granted Him

The petition of the Vernon County
Bar Association to the circuit judge
asking that Geo w. McKibbin's H.
cense to practice law IN this state be
revoked, as having been improvi6ently
granted, was decided by Judge Highee
on Friday last, after several hearings
and adjournmenss.
But tor its great length, the CENSOR
would be glad TO print toe decision in
full. The salient points at issue and
the findings OF the court are simply and
briefly these:
Ths bar association asked the re 20
cation of the license because of the al
legged failure of MIR. Mckibbin to pro-
duce the pre- quisI es to admission, which
it is claimed were: ID That he must
have prscticed twt years in West Vir-
GINA (2) That he must present the
certificate 90 admission TO the supreme
court of that state
In Mr.. McK:hhin's behalf it was
claims that he had pracuced there
two years, but by some oversight or
neglect he hsd failed to be admitted to
practice in the supreme court. as the
law directs he must do IN order to give
him standing for admission to prac-
tice in another state.
In his findings in which he denies the
application for revocation, Judge Hig-
bee holds: Q) That the bar associa-
tion making such application has no
standing in courtA (2) That the judge
alone can revoke the certificate. 81
That the Judge cannot do so after the
term at which it wss granted
II would seem by a careful reading
of Judge Higbee's opinion, that al
though the question contendedl for by
the gentlemen of the bar association in
respect to the strict legality of MIR.
McKibbin's admission, is sustained, the
decision is against them upon g, techni-
cal point. The CENSOR understands
that the bar association considers the
matter of sufficient importance, from
legal point of view. to go 70 the
supreme court and have it there re-
viewed, and the highest tribunal in the
state pass upon Mr.. ackibein's ad-
mission.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Perpetual Care OF LOIS IL Cemetery

A most excellent move on the part
Of the Viroqua cemetery association is
the arrangement for placing lots under
perpetual care. For a certain sum the
ASSOCIATION agrees to invest the money
and use ire interest in caring for the
loo. The past summer visited Chip
pianook cemetery in Rock Island, where
an aunt has been buried twenty years.
As far as know no relative has visit
ed the grave in this time. ! found the
lot in beautiful order for the care Of il
perpetually was arranged before her
death. 1t seems to me most satisfac-
tory arrangement for as to follow.
l., K. GoTT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Still Doing Business

wish to say to patrons that / re-
main in Viroqua and continue business
at the same place the Gurd building
on Main street ! wish 10 thank my
patrons for their very hearty support
in the past year and ask that they con-
tinue, especially now If YOU have
only dozen fresh eggs week to spare
if you bring them to me it enables me
to hold patron for the year, that is
worth many hundreds of dollars to the
business. Eggs must not be over q
week old; eggs two and three weeks
old will not stand shipping. For such
eggs the regular market price now in
Chicago is 28 cents. | AN offering for
fresh eggs % cent? 10 Yioqua. / ask
your CO operation il maintaining prices.
II il aoRH by every one bringing ne
every fresh egg they can snage, saSh
week, particularly daring the' next
three months; BERTHA F. LAUDER. Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Don't SAY ,Oh. Rats

While in the city on Friday from Red
Mound, Mr.. Geo f. Johnson told the
CENSOR of a phenomenal rat catch which
took place on the farm Of his neighbor,
f H. West, the night previous, Mr..
West having called him to see the sight
of sixty-six rats, big and little, in an
ordinary wire trap about two feet long.
They were wedged into the trap so
tight that number were suffocated.
Mr.. West had sheated up about his
barn, which was adjacent to his corn
crib, leaving hole just large enough
to admit the passage of rat, putting
the mouth of his trap firmly against
the boards, the rats determined on
reaching the corn crib forcing them
selves into the trap. Some rat killing,
that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
A STRONG WINTER PROGRAM
viroqua Lecture and Entertainment
Course is Sure TO Please

The winter amusement for this city
embraces FIVE strong features as fol-
lows:
Monday, November S-Hussars.
December 11-Musical Favorites.
January g AnItas. Ladies Band.
January q Mrs. Lakes lecture.
February "a -Chas. R. Taggart, en-
te-tainer.
These are all choicest numbers from
the best courses carried. Season tick
cts subscribed for should be at once
called for at the Bank of Viroqua, Sc
cured from Treasurer Will Lindemann.
The course price is SIT Reserved
seat sale will open Thursday morning
at nine O'clock at Lillis' jewelry store.
Tieke-s for Hussars may be had at so
cents; Soc for children.
Full information of the Course, with
Illustrations, may be found on another
page of the CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Womb Cost Much TO Try Il

Fill an olo can of any kind with
ashes, then pour in sufficient kerosene
to saturate The ashes and put the can
in safe place away from fire. A
Tablespoonful is plenty to keep blaze
till the wood is caught and it is worth
all the patent fire kindlers. There is
absolutely no danger, and by keeping a
supply always made up the children
will not be tempted to use the kero-
sene can with the too often fatal re-
suits. Farm Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
A clean un of Good Thinas

In order to clean up my stock of
room mouldings am quoting the low
price of lc per foot Can furnish cur
tain rods in different sizes and finishes
to meet most any demand in this line,
also window shades. My stock Of fur
niture is complete in every respect.
Look over my offerings and compare
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Calls for undertaking filled either day
or night. Phone office 294, house 230.
c. E MORLEY,
Running Block, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
A Business Change

Theodore johnson, the former prop
rietor of the and 10 cent variety
store, has just bought out the L. J.
Martin grocery and will continue to
conduct the same on business lines.
Mr. johnson will be pleased to greet
all Of the former patrons of the store,
and the public generally. This is not
new venture for Mr.. johnson as he has
had many years experience in the groc-
ery business. Remember the place,
three doors north Of the post Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13

This is the fur season. It is well to
remember that Sam Cross pays the
highest price for fufs of all kinds.
Bring your skunk, muskfst and other
hides to him at Viroqus ard he will
treat you right. If he is not at home
Mrs. Gross will buy them. Phone No.
23l. Also remember that he buys old
iron, rags and junk Of all kinds AMI
pays you the best prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
UNEARTH MANY SKELETONS
Near Stoddard Students Make Dis
coyery

A La Crosse news dispatch Of late
date states that fifty skeletons, be-
Iieved to be those Of Indians, were
found buried beneath q mound near
StOddard, bv students of class from
La Crosse formal school. Prof. l.. 2.
Denoyer declares that the skeletons
are between 200 and /, 200 years old.
Ancient weapons found among the
skeletons leads TO the belief that the
mound was the scene Of a battle be-
tween two tribes Of Indians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13

Coming from their native Norway
while very young men Tobias and Sever
Sherry started on return trip last
Monday, after thirty-one years sepe-
ration from parents and the scenes of
youth. They will be gone for about
three months. They ought to have the
time Of their lives while gathered about
the old hearth-stone during Yuletide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13

Having sold my home andoffice fur
niture to DR.. Hagen am retiring from
general medical practice to take up
special work in New York city. AZ
leave Viroqua on the 26th Of this month
| will be pleased to haVa all who are
owing me call and settle before the
above date.
Thanking pAy many patrons and
friends for kipdnesses shown me and
family, ] am, Very truly yours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Public Auction

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at the Lutheran parsonage on
South Main st. Viroqua on Friday, Nov.
Is at 80 O'Clock the following describ-
ed property: / span Of year old geld
ings, weight 200 lbs, single buggy,
/ cutter, set double harness, / single
harness, new round oak range, / new
hard coal heater, / dining table, / H.
brary table, office chairs, lamps,
chairs, picture frames, and a number
of other articles; three choice house
plants. Terms, cash.
L. G.. JACOBSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
City Tax Levy

At the last meeting of the cocrc'l the
ANIMAL tax levy for maintenance of the
city was made, a sIx-mill levy. which
yields in money So, 200 The per cent
age is same as last year, and the coun-
Gil has done well to keep matters on a
par with last season, when We know
the heavy loss of personal property
from the tax roll caused by the income
tax
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Home Creamery Wins Honors

Viroqua creamery received the high
est honors for the state of Wisconsin
ct the national dairy show in Chicago
for the highest scoring butter, receiv-
ing IS out of possible 100 points. Also
received first premium at both tie Yer
non and Inter State far at La Crosse.
Elgin butter market this week is 81
cents, one year ago q cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-13
Removal Sale

After twenty-five years business in
same building, Mrs A. o. Larson is
preparing to move her millinery store
into her south store building and of
fering for rent her north store with
living rooms above. In orJ1r to re-
duce the stock before removal, she
offers her stock of trimmed hats at
half price during the month of Nov
am bor