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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
PRIMARY BATTLE is OVER
SOME SURPRISES IN STATE AND
COUNTY RESULTS
Dahl Defeated for Congress Vote
Not Above one-third of Strength
Brief Returns Only

Primary election throughout Wiscon-
sin, and especially Vernon county, was
pretty much frost this year, less than
a third of the voting strength being
brought out, so disinterested and in
volved in their hurry work were the
farmers. Only about two-thirds of the
precincts have reported in this county,
figures therefore being useless except
as to summaries. They are:
For district attorney, 26 precincts,
Mckibblu ], 256, Hammer COS. The for
mer carried q of the preein cts and tied
in another, Mr.. Hammer carrying three
so far as reported.
On sheriff. Andrew HOMELAND is NOM
mated, his vote in % precincts being
1045 against, 725 for Michael Brody.
For register of deeds. 26 precincts.
7. o. Mork 10l4, o. B. Copper 359,
Christopher Fortney 81.
Berlie Moore for county clerk, H. c.
Costing for clerk of court, and Amund
Belland for treasurer, had no opposition
for nomination.
For member of congress. q precincts
A. H. Dahl 1,09l, John j. Esch 529.
Mr.. Dahl's majority will be increased
to about 600 in the county. In the dis
trict, Mr.. Esch appears to have car
ried the seven other counties, and his
majority will approximate 5, 900 to 1000.
w. N. Coffland of this city, was nom
mated for congress without opposition
on the democratic ticket. Chris Ellef-
son for member OF the legislature in
this county.
In the state on the republican ticket,
McGovern for governor, Morris for
lieutenant-governor, Donald for sec
rotary of state, were without opposi-
ton. 1t is not known which of the
candidates for state treasurer and at
torney general were successful.
On the democratic ticket Judge Kar-
ell appears to have safe lead over
Schmidt for governor.
Vermont state election give republi-
cans substantial majority over demo-
eracy and Bull Moosers.
Woman suffrage was defeated in
| Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
ARE ALL PUSHING HARD AT IT
Farmers in the Mic i of the Big Tob-
acco ! arvest

There appears tos.be little cessati
in the matter of gsS herring in contracts
for the present tob9sco crop, and buy
ers continue to -ric the country dis
tricts. Prices rae,e from u to l6
cents. the latter e3z ,eme msAimum fig
ure. Only few Is the top, notch crops
have commanded Il i figure. The Ed
gerton Tobacco E-0orter states that
lSa cects is the to sigure in that sect
ion.
A good percent; 2 of farmers have
made fair Roadway in cutting and hous-
:ng, and in fact some have completed
the work, while many Others have not
touched their holdings, preferring to
take the chance of destructive storms
rather than cut while their eed is not
fully developed and seasoned Ii good
weather prevails, there will be few who
have not started at the work VI she'd
ding, and the close Of the week will
witnessed at least half the acreage IN
der cover. Help is scarse and many
can find no extra workers for tbis busy
season. 49, ~
OF matters elsewhere the Edgarton
Tobacco Reporter says: 1.-THE field
buying movement is being crowded
along under high pressure il the south
ern growing sections until the contracts
placed since our last report very likely
aggregate a good many thousand acres.
Seldom has so much tobacco been sold
in the same length of time or at figures
more generally satisfactory 20 grow
ers. 1t is estimated that fully rs per
cent. of the crop that looks as If il
might reach the sheds within the next
three weeks is already under contract,
In the northern section we are advised
that the buying is proceeding more leis-
urely because of the still higher prices
demanded Green tobacco never before
sold so rapidly in Wisconsin so far away
from the harvest. F"
THE bitter experience with the 1906
crop is not so far away that dealers
have entirely forgotten it, and yet the
average prices paid for this seasons
crop are higher than those that pre-
vailed that year when the entire crop
looked promising. Neither is the craze
of field buying confined to Wisconsin.
Already the bulk of the New England
crop is under contract at higher prices
than any crop in recent years has
brought.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Big Bean Bake at Camp Grounds

On Tuesday evening Of next week, at
the camp grounds, under auspices and
for benefit Of the Boy Scouts, bean
bake will be held Captain Tate has
kindly consented to officiate as chief
cook, using his famous "baked-in-the-
ground method The beans are cooked
over a trench fire, in the old fashioned
three-gallon farm kettles Parties hav-
ing kettles which they will loan for the
occasion will please phone Treasurer
Moore. The Third Regiment band has
also volunteered it's aid. A rousing
campfire will add to the pleasure OF
the evening. The Camp Fire Girls will
help serve and probably have candy for
sale. The need Of gymnastic supplies
to render the winter's work more prof
table is the object, and Viroqua people
will undoubtedly meet the need with
generous patronage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Opening of CITY Schools

Ali teachers were on hand bright and
early Monday morning for the Viroqua
school opening, all the grades measur-
ing up to past records in enrolment.
The first day 1874 registered in the high
school and it is now past 200 mark,
doubtless being sweled thirty or more
when busy season is over, bringing the
number up to the highest past record.
About fifty pupils, first and second year
students, are awaiting themselves of
the new agricultural course, and the in
novation promises 70 be popular ad-
dition to our school work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
DEMONSTRATION PICNIC
Scientific Farming at Asylum Satur-
day Next. Attend!

Remember the demonstration picnic
and blowing match to be held on the
asylum farm rear Viroqua, next Sat-
urday, September z. WoD,eu VIII be
especially interested TO zee ard hear
Miss Lucille Reynolds. head Of the DO
nestle sciences departments OF the Ona-
laaka agricultural school Miss Reg
nolds will give demonstrations in the
asylum kitchen, and lectures on can
ming and preserving fruit and vege-
tables, cooking vegetables and prepar-
alton for the table, and conveniences
for the farm home. u
Supt. Buffers is cooperating with
Prof, Norgord, as in the past in Arais-
ing crops by methods worked sout by
the college at Madison and applied here
in our own vicinity. to see how they
work in our soil and climate. eCorn
and small grains have been bred up for
dozen years at the college of agri:ul-
ture, until these pure-bred grains give
much higher yields. Supt. Buffers is
growing them on the asylum farm and
will have some to distribute at this
meeting. The use Of incubation, lime,
phosphates, and nurse crops on alfalfa
and other legumes is showing results.
Silage making is among the subjects to
be discussed By Prof. Norgdrd and 9TH
er speakers.
Farmers are invited to bring their
wives, girls and boys for all day. The
Superintendent and Mrs. Buffers will
furnish lunch on the lawn at noon to all.
After dinner there will be a blowing
match for prizes, and talk on the pre-
paration OF seed beds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
State fair next week.

State fair EeXt week.
Heavy farm wagon cheap. Thayer.
Everything for school at Towner's.
Two weeks from this time the fair
will be on.
Don't fail. to see the Boss silo filler
at Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Ole g THUS and family visited at
their farm Sotne north of La Fargo.
Good secondhand fifteen-horse Case
traction engine for sale at Chas. S.
Slack and Co.'S,
Rev. |. H, Beckholt is at Footville,
Rock county, attending annual conven-
ton of the state Christian church.
The liberal premiums offered and
special line of free attractions engag-
ed, should guarantee big attendance at
the fair. nm 49,
Ole E Hulsether of Folsom, took
his daughter Margaret TO La Crosse for
nasal operation, the young lady receiv-
ing relief and returning in two or three
days. nm
If you have Mot already received,
and desire q fair premium list book,
drop Col. C,fE, Morley a card asking
for one, or GalIat his store in Viroqua
and secure one.
Remember we are still making
enormous reductions on suits. They
are right up-to-date and in weight suit.
able for wear,all. season of the year.
The Blue Front Store.
Another large shipment of the ia.
nous "Elgin1 and Gutter and Cras.
settle" dress shirts just received. Nc
matter what your taste is we believe
We can satisfy it. The Blue Front
Store.
Why delay any longer, but let the
boys have New Stoughton miniature
farm wagon. They are useful for the
man as well for the boys, and oh, what
fun. Chas. S. Slack has made many OF
the boys happy with one.
Mrs. Morton Alexander came from
Rockton TO visit relatives and friends
at Ross and Viroqua. She says they
like that hamlet as a home and Mr..
Alexander is busy and satisfied with
his new place as creamery manager.
Ole Jackson, out on route two, is
receiving visit from two sisters, Mrs.
Emma Larson from Kansas, and Miss
Ida Jackson of Missouri. The former
and Mr.. Jackson have not before met
for thirty-one years.
During the storm of last Friday
morning, COW belonging to Otto Dav-
is and Milt Henry was killed by light
ming on the farm of Mr.. Davis, east of
town. She was in the pasture with
other stock, none Of which were injur-
ed.
Ben NQzum has moved to Reads
town, where he assumes management
Of the lumber interests Of John Z. Nuz-
I'm & Company. Ben is competent
and hustiing young man and Readstown
may congratulate itself or the acquisi-
tion of Mr.. and Mrs. Nuzum as citizens.
Those popular entertainers, Barry
Haywood & Company. the real fun
makers direct from big circuit. A
vaudeville attraction extraordinary.
Here Thursday, Friday ard Saturday.
See Dixie who does everything hut
talk. A great show for the price, e
and l5c.
AT the home Of her son, Mr.. Peter
Graw. between Cashton and Pine pol-
low, Grandma Graw died last Satu. day
at the ripe old age Of SO years and eight
months. Mrs. Graw was born III Ger
many, and came to this countrv about
fifty years ago, setting with her hus-
band IN the town Of Bergen, where
they resided for about thirty years,
when they came to this vicinity. Ms.
Graw lived a good ehriitian life and
one that should be patterned after by
Younger generations. Cashton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
THREE-LINKERs CELEBRATE
Association of Odd Fellows Meet al
Bloomingdale

Last Saturday, the picnic session of
0Gdfellows in the district composed of
Viroqua, Cashton, Ontario and Bloom
ingdaIe lodges met at the latter place,
sort of fellowship gathering. Bad
weather and roads prevented large at
tendance, yet it was happy gathering,
made SO largely by the outpour Of hos
pitability on part OF the Bloomingdale
brothers and sisters, who served a din
ner that would do credit to the most
lavish caterer in the land, served under
canvas. Brief frsternal remarks were
made by Hon. ]. D. Beck, Prof. A. E.
Smith, F. NJ. Minshall and Mrs. j. d.
Beck and Miss Clara Glenn.
Officers elected were:
PRESIDENT. D. Beck. viroqga
ce-President-H. Bsrth. Cashton.
Secretary-G. A. Mortsru1. Blooniingdale.
T-easurer--F. NJ. MinsEali, Virodua-
II was voted 10 hold next meeting at
Cashtou, April 26. A per capita tax Of
10 cents was voted to defray expenses
of future gatherings of the association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
The vedum Hotel and Restaurant

This neat and convenient place will
open to guests and patrons on Monday,
September i6, and for anything il the
line of meals, lunches, ice cream sodas,
sunGaes or plain soft drinks, confetti
oueries, cigars and lodging you should
not fail to come to our place, Board
by the meal, day and week at the most
reasonable prices Come and let US
talk business. Best Of attention paid
to all who will investigate, and first
class board ard lunches will be served
by US. Our aim will be to please.
o. A. VEDUM, Proprietor, Viroqua.
Next to Sides grocery store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
TO SAVE TINE AND ACCIDENT
Hyde's New Hitching Device is Prac-
tical, Simple and Safe

E. B. Hyde and ]. W. Thayer are
placing on the market neat and sim
pie hitch for single driving harness
which saves about three-f ourths of the
time usually taken for hitching or I'M
hitching frorI buggy and at the same
time viii afford better hold back and
avoid much of the back and forth Iurch.
ing Of the vehicle. Accidents, now so
common by forgetting to hitch or adjust
the harness, will be almost entirely
avoided. This device can be introduced
in both old and new harness, in the old
taking the place of new straps costing
as much or more. 1t will be on exhi-
bition at Vernon and other fairs and
can be seen at Thsyer's office. Price
is 75c per pair.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Three Of my seven cows will be fresh
again by the last of October ard three
others by the first of January. |, nat
urally, do feel proud of my little herd
of cows, but will say they are good
enough for me only until can get bet
ter ones, which / propose to do by us
ing the milk scales and Babcock tester.
However, do not expect any COW to
make good record at the pail unless
we see to it they have a full stomach
of some sort of milk producing food.
II testing my cows has been the
means of starting others to testing their
herds, then | have done them a favor
whether they recognize it as such or
not MRS. j. D. BECK
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Paid Townsman a Surprise

Mr.. Albert Hanson and family were
pleasantly surprised on recent Sun
day when his fellow workers on the
town board of Harmony and several
others drove to their farm home and
spent the day. Those present were
Chairman Fred Dummer, Robert lamp
rect, Emil Runge and Otto Helwig. ac-
companied by their families. From
looks Of the dinner table and the good
things to eat, we think Mrs. Hanson
must have beer let in the secret of,our
coming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
WILL CHANGE THEeLocATIoN
John E. Nuzum * Son Remove to
TibSits-Camer2p Stand

We have purchased the real estate,
stock and goodwill Of the Tibbits- Cam
eron Lumber Company in this city, and
will sell out the entire stock Of our
Main street yard and close it up. We
are in a position to make very low
prices on our old stock as we must clean
this out before winter.
We shall continue to handle goods Of
quality and Of national reputation, such
as Paroid roofing, Atlas and Universal
cements, Adrian wire fence, etc. We
shall continue to furnish honest goods
at fair prices and shall strive to merit
the patronage of the iumher-buying
public. HS
We thank old customers for patron,
age and courtesies extended and sole
il future business from builders through
out this locality. ~ ssrty h
JOHN E. MUM & Son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
The very FelIe You should Sec

II you want TO sell or exchange your
farm for smaller or larger one, or your
city property for a farm, j. f. Stoll
makes that his business and will look
after your needs. Notify him and let
him know what you want. He can
make money for you and get the loca-
ton to suit. Ask customers with whom
Stoll has dealt if all has not been salts
factory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Attention. Everybody

have made arrangements to d6 ey-
in the way Of repairing Of
wagons, buggies. and in fact everything
in woodwork. VIII keep a complete
stock Of woodwork and a FIRST. class
man; work and prices are guaranteed
Thanking you for past savors, | am
yours truly, e. Z. KUEHN, Virogaa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Repairs to Fur Garments

We have made arrangements with
the Upton Bouton Co. of Milwaukee,
for remodeling, repairing and refining
fur and plush garments, making over
old capes into sets, etc. If you have
anything you want done in this line
bring the garments here.
THE BLUE FRONT STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
storx Hour at pnbllc Library

Miss Frances Goodale will hold a
story hour for children at the public
library, Saturday afternoon, from 2:3O
to $3.50 o'clock. Children ranging from
kindergarten age to fifth grade, are
invitad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

If you need anything in your horne,
look in at Towner's new Zoe dept
Lyle Tate bought an oil stove with
Boss oven of Chas. S, Slack on Mon
day. They have had big trade on oil
stoves this summer and now have the
finest line of wood and coal stoves and
ranges in the county, Come and see
for yourself before buYing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Veteran D. F. Allen was up from
Newton Tuesday.
Mr.. A. E. Briggs is in the city rep
resenting the new sanitarium at Sparta.
District Attorney Able Of Sparta,
and Attorney Skaar Of La Crosse, are
before the probate court today.
Mrs. Geo. Dake Of Sparta, q former
resident Of Harmony, died recentIv and
was buried in vicinity Of Newton. she
leaves husband and two sons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
prRsoNAL ANn GrNrRAL coMMrnr

! noticed that a question was raised
in the last issue Of the CENSOR relative
to the quantity Of milk in the butterfat
test submitted few weeks ago. The
is proper question and the following
table is given in answer:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Where d ca Your CoaI

| will handle hard and soft coal again
this season and supply wants Of custo-
mers at all times. Give me trial.
4. II. OFFlCER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Flies have been severe on cattle of
late. Warm, damp weather has caus-
ed the pests to be over-industrious and
severe in their work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Two HAPPY RURAL WEDDINGS
The Town of Jefferson the Scece OF
Both Pleasant Affairs

The town of Jefferson was the loca-
tion of two happy country weddings on
Wednesday last. At North Springville
Bethel church four hundred invited
guests attended the ceremony that I'M
tied in marriage Mr.. Cornelius: Skol0s
and Miss Annie Grooming, both resi-
dents and natives of the community,
and young people of the highest char.
aeter. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. II. Hofstad. The couple
were attended by Miss Esther Bentson
of Chicago, and Miss Ella Tollackson as
bridesmaids, and Arthur Skolos and
Arthur Grooming as bestmen. Follow
ing the ceremony reception was given
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tc!ieT Grcuning, a wed
ding dinner at which fully fcdr hun
dred partook. A social party extended
well into the night. Ii was most hap
Ply and congenial affair. Relatives Of
the contracting parties were present
from Madison, Minneapolis and other
places. MIR. Skolos is a son Of Alex.
A. SkolQs and wife, and the bride a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Toilet Gron-
ming, both prominent families of JEFF
ferson. The young people have legion
of friends who extend heartiest con-
gratulations. A great array of furni-
ture, table and fancy articles were the
gifts of many friends and relatives.
At the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Bangsherg, last Wednesday,
were assembled forty relatives and i'm
mediate friends OF the Contracting par
ties, their daughter, Miss Nina Esther,
being united in marriage with Rev.
Ray w. Smith, pastor on Springville
circuit, Presiding Elder Benron say
ing the magic words that sealed the
connubisl pledges. The wedding din,
ner and congratula lions followed and a
most happy time was given to congrat-
ulations and well-wishes. The bride is
young woman we'll versed in home
domestic training and education and
prepared to go forth and be helper in
the religious work with her brilliant
and aggressive young husband, who
has found warm spot among his par
ishioners on the circuit during his year
service among them. Many tokens of
remembrance and useful household gifts
were presented
Rev Smith and bride spent a week
with relatives in La Crosse and else
where before leaving for conference
session at Mineral Point.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

John E. Nuzum is probably the most
extensive tobacco grower in the county.
On his farms near Bristog and this
city, twenty-five acres OF the weed is
grown, by himself and renters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
FARM, STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

An aged farmer, Alonzo Scheinedine,
was killed by a Guernsey bull near
RanOor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Vermont state election give republi-
cans substantial majority over demo-
eracy and Bull Moosers.
Woman suffrage was defeated in
Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

He clambered upon his fathers lap with agility and refused to budge.
 Mrs. Overshiner looked appealingly to the judge. The father only smiled.
 "You go with your mother this time, my boy" said Judge Mcdonald. You a1il go to your fathers house next week
 "But | don't want to leave papa at all, protested the boy. T want to stay with him all the time
 The dignified judge refused t' be- come involved in an argument with the youthful litigant. so turned to his clerk and announced that his first orGer would stand.
 Al , o'clock. when court adjourned aud the judge walked out to go home. tho mother and father still were sitting there. too perplexed to act.
 When the baliff closed the court they were compelled to walk out into the cor riders. There the struggle became egen more violent. Charming seized his fa- ther's trouser leg and asked that his father lift him up
 q can't dear; I would be in contempt of court" said Mir. overshner
 Finally comp-omise was effected by the promise of Mir. Overshiner to pro- duee the boy fin court again,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Birmingham Yesterday and To-day
By MRS. J. B. REID

well known woman of Birmingham came to the writer's desk a few days ago and after the usual greetings she exclaimed: 'I came in for a combi- ration visit, one of business and friend ship, but as I sit in this building and look over the city my mind wanders years back and I recall Birmin gham in it's very infancy" This building re- ferred to is the Chamber of Commerce. and very suitable structure to select when ono speaks of growing things. for the Chamber of Commerce, with it's able retiring secretary. Joseph B. Babb. has ushered much that is alive into the city's industry and progress.
 Looking interestingly at the crowded streets, the business house tops, etc, Mrs. l.. c. Kane remarked, This very old corner used to be the home of the Blizzard oil company. and could have been bought for a song--it was low and soggy, and below the street grade. The plank sidewalk was above the lot. Across where the Morris hotel