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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
BARGAIN BRIEFLETs

st. Louis mixed paints at o. E.
Davis.
Remember Thayer sells you any
kind of silo you desire.
You will find Sam Lillis in the Tate
block, opposite post Office.
-Four pounds of % cent coffee for
N.O0, at Rogerson & Dahps.
--Ruka, Rock Island and Stoughton
wagons and trucks at Chas. S. Slack &
Co.'S.
Beautiful books for graduation gifts
at Towner's store, Viroqua. See item
before making selections.
The picture of world wide history,
"The Last Rites of the Maine at the
Opera Electric, Saturday.
Bring in your house and barn bills
for figures. We will make you lowest
prices. John q. Nuzum & Son.
Nov is the best time to select your
commencement presents. am especi-
ally stocked up for this occasion. j.
W. Lucas.
Il have for sale about 1000 thrifty
three-year old elm shade trees, 5 to
feet high. Make your demands early.
j. Henry Tate.
Buy a nice diamond ring for that
young lady who is to be congratulated
in passing through our high school and
buy it of j. w. Lucas, Jeweler.
Elmer Smith and Carl De Garmo
came up from De Soto ridge on Monday,
and bought Clover Leaf sprea1eS and
corn planter of Chas. S. Slack a. Co.
-Chas. s. Slack & Co, have sold
eight two-horse corn planters so fer
this season and expect to sell eight
more yet, as they have the Avery and
the Rock Island No. planter, with fer
tilizer attachment.
Straw hats. A little early it may
be, but they are selling rapidly. We
have full line in all styles. Split
straw, Kenet and Panama. The best
every. day hats made for so cents. Cen
uine Panama. The Blue Front Store.
Don't contract for silo materials
till yon have consulted Philip Appleman,
agent for the Saginaw stave silo. He
will give you pointers that may beof
assistance in arriving at conclusion as
to the make and kind that may be best
for you to buy. If you donot see him
personally drop Appleman line and
make inquiry. Address Westby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Relief Corps Women Active

At regular meeting Of Woman's Re-
lief Corps, last Saturday, plans were
made for assisting the G.. A. R. in OBJ
servance of Memorial day. We expect
to serve lunch to old soldiers, Spanish
war veterans, hospital corps, band boys
and those teachers who superintend the
flower girls. It was also voted to pur-
chase flags for decorating graves. to
tighten the expenses Of the post. Mrs.
Alice Mullen and Mrs. Ona Thompson
were initiated. MRS. Frohock and
Miss Amy Hutchison furnished refresh
ments Twenty seven made a large
crowd for stormy day.
MARY d. BROWN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
A Race for His Liberty

Except for the darkness race was
pulled off near the camp grounds, Mon
day night, that was worth fee to wit
ness. 1t was between Lewis Horton.
sentenced to term in states prieon,
and Under Sheriff Andrew HOMELAND
The latter proved to have the soundest
wind and most endurance and won the
sprint by odds. Horton was brought
from Iowa on extradition papers charged
with abandoning his wife and four
children at Readstown. He was SEN
fenced before Judge Mahoney to nine
months at Waupun. He was to be re-
moved to the state institution Tuesday
morning, requesting Monday evening
that he be taken to barber shop for a
shave, which was granted. When re-
turning to the Jail in charge of Officer
HOMELAND, the prisoner made dash for
liberty, running past the camp meeting
grounds before Mr.. Hovelsnd overlook
him. Several shots we're fired to intim-
midate the would-be freeman. Horton
was taken to prison by Sheriff Root on
Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
LARGE EoUIPMENTPURcHAsEs
Supervisor of County Highways Buys
$1,000 in Working Machinery

Henry Kish, who was in the city
from Stoddard on Monday, told the
CENSOR that County Highway Com
missioner Ristow had received his equip
ment for the season road making, and
had tackled q large piece of construc-
ton south of that village. The equip
ment is a new outfit consisting of TO-
600 pound gasolene roller, as, 600 pound
steam rock crusher, large road grader,
TO operate requiring the use of 20
horse engine. Besides these he has
wagons and scrapers. grout and gravel
carts, etc. The equipment is reported
to be valued at about Sc, 600. Mr. Ris-
tow has quite force working under
him.
Since the above was written the CEN
soR is advised that the machinery was
leased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
AN oLD-TIME RIVER DISASTER
In Its Way II Rivaied the Titanic in
Horror-Long Forgotten

IN connection with the sinking of the
Titanic, old Grand Army men are dis
cussing the loss of the Sultana in the
Mississippi just after Che close of the
Civil war. The toll Of the dead was
,2S3. mostly ex-prisoners of war re-
turning to their homes from the South
ern prisons. The veterans declare that
this terrible tragedy has been lost sight
of and has not been mentioned in the
list Of great steamship eatastrophies.
The disaster was caused by the ex-
plosion of the ships boilers. There
we're / 800 soldiers on the boat. and
only 765 of these were saved. OF the
passengers and crew numbering 155
persons, there were less than 20 saved.
The scene of the catastrophe was lust
a little below Memphis. Tenn. 1t hap
pc ned on April II, 1866.
The men who had charge of the load
ing Of the vessel were blamed for hav-
ing allowed too many persons to board
it, while many of the other ships were
declared to have left less than half full.
1t was during the time of flood and
the river was fourteen miles wide
where the wreck occurred, and there
fore most of those who started to swim
were unable to get ashore.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
INCREASES FOR VETERANS
Congress Passes and President Signs
New Pension Law

Pensioners and the public will be in
terested in knowing the vital features
and points in the compromise bill passed
by congress and signed by the president
on Saturday last. Briefly they a-e:
The bill provides that a soldier, 60
years of age, with service record of
tive and half years in the civil or Mexi-
can wars, shall receive pension of SIS
per month; with three years service,
$l9 per month.
At 40 years of age and one and one
half years of service the veteran is to be
paid S2l so per month: with two years,
S2S per month; two and a half years,
S24; three years, $25 per month,
At IS years of age, having served one
and one half years he will receive S27
per month: two years and over, $50 per
month.
1t is estimated the bin will add about
$27, 900, 900 the first year to the existing
pension budget, decreasing gradually
each year.
The pen with which the bin was signed
was presented by President Taft to
Col. John McElroy, editor of the Ma
tional Tribune, one of those who wit
messed the signing af the bill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

j. C. Acheson, Montrose, South Da-
kota: THE past winter was quite
severe with cold weather and good
sleighing for few weeks and the rest
of the time the roads were good, which
we usually get out here, not very often
getting bad roads like they do in Wis
cOnsin. The spring was some late on
start, but everything 10 growing lately
and the prospects for crops are good, as
the ground is well soaked with rain.
Some farmers are planting corn, of
which there will be a big acreage;
small grain and pastures are looking
fine. The CENSOR is welcome visitor
in our home each week, although our
hearts are often times made sad in loos-
ing our many dear friends and neigh
boris; thus one by one they are passing
on"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Gsslyn. Wisconsin, April 8, 1912.
Something Doing on Burlington

The Prairie du Chen Press states that
the steamer Whitney made two trips
to Genoa from Dubuque on recent
day. The first trip she towed a num-
Der of pontoons to be used in the con-
struction work at the up-river point
where the roadbed Il beinp moved half
ppi to straighten out the line and cut
off several miles of curves. Again the
Whitney went north with a $50, 600
dredge built by the Dubuque iron works
for the Burlington which is to be used
at Genoa and De Soto this summer to
help dig the sand out Of the river bot
tom to build TIE enormous dump that
will carry the Gouble tracks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
High School Briefs

At the oratorical contest held in the
high school, Friday afternoon, Hugh
Robinson and Burton Eckhsrt tied Tor
first place, and Ira Turner and Left
Schreiner, for second. In the evening,
at the contest for girls, the first three
places were taken by Mae Williams,
Hazel Eckhart and Eva Slack. Prizes
amounting to ten dollars were divided
among the winners.
Work on the class play began in earn
est Monday morning This play will
be presented Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of commencement.
Miss Pauline Sherman Of The Apple
man School of Expression, win give a
recital at the high school, Friday eve
ming. The program will be a varied
one, and all who attend may expect a
pleasant evening. A small admission
fee will be charged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
The BeN Ever

The two features SHOWN this week,
Thursday and Saturday at the Opera
Electric are excelledby none heretofore
given to the patrons for the small price
of and 10 cents.
Cinderella, on Thursday night is all
that can be desired in three reel pro-
duction. The beauty is marvellous and
the story holds you through every scene
with that interest with which you read
the immortal story, Every child should
see this and every adult The play is
one of Selig's masterpieces and the act
ors the very best.
Saturday the world wide feature,
1.-The Maine" Don't miss these two
shows or you will regret it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Opening Condition of Wool Market

Wool is making its way TO market in
small lunches. shearing having com
menced in this section. The opening
figure is 20 cents for ordinary fleece.
Last year early price was Is cents;
year previous 20, and year earlier 30.
The market is unsettled, doubtless
:aused largely b. tariff agitation in
congress and the uncertainty as to what
legislation will be enacted on that com
modify. Political agitation throughout
the country, too, has it's influence on
general business affairs.
The CENSOR again desires to call at
tention of farmers to the adyisability
Of using wool Irvine that meets the de-
mands of buyers and manufacturers.
Acceptable cord will cost no more than
an inferior and rejected quality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
New CITY Market Snuare

The CENSOR desires to emphatically
commend the work of the city council
in its action of Purchasing the Linde
mann property for public use of mar
ket square, hitching place and play
grounds. The property IS well adapted
for most of thesepurposes and the right
step has been taken in its requirement
by the city. We hope it may be the
nucleus to a city park and play grounds.
The price paid is not excessive, 81, 600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
One Day of Court

Judge Higbee was here Friday and
concluded the calendar for circuit court.
Following disposition was made OF
cases not reported last week:
ISSUES OF FACT FOR COURT
Christie sayIes against NJ sayles. Divorce, Be-
ing now tried Granted.
Martin H. Bekkedal against Village Of Westby.
To be heard at lateo date
Bessie Shreye against Henry b. Shreve. Di-
vorce. Continued.
Anna Rogers against W. ]. Ro.e rs. Divorce.
Continued.
H H. Ritteahouse against Addie M. Rittenhouse.
Divorce Continued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
II Paws to Garry Protection

| am firm believer in carrying
sick and accident Insurance policy in
the Time Insurance Co of Milwaukee,
of which A. j. Beat Is The agent in Vir-
oqua. Last fall, broke my wrist and
in the winter broke my hand, and in
both instances the Time Insurance Co.
paid my claim promptly and liz fGl!.
strongly recommend this company.
WARREN FISH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Narrow Escape ID a Bow

While at Stoddard Scott Curtis wit
messed an accident that raised his
hair on end. A 14-year-old son of
Charley VanVleet escaped death by the
narrowest scratch. He was walking on
the Burlington track unaware of an ap-
preaching train. The pilot struck him,
throwing the boy just outside of the
rail. bruising his scalp, cutting off two
fingers and otherwise injuring him.
The lad was taken to La Crosse for
treatment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Change of Business Location

JeweIer S. B. Lillis has removed his
fine stock from Brown Music Store to
the Tate block, where he will open for
business Friday morning. His larger
quarters enable him to Cfftr better SER
vice to all patrons, and respectfully
solicits new customers and continu-
ance of past patronage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

According to census made by c. P.
Norgord, one of the field crop experts
of the college of agriculture, 100 or
more acres of hemp will be grown in
Wisconsin this year. There Is a big
demand for the fiber, the price now
being seven cents per pound with but
little likelihood OF much fiuctuation. Wis
consin growers last year reported an
average yield Of 1900 pounds per acre.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Won Get Two o. &C Beneflts

Don't forget that the Park meat
market is now open and their prices
are something that you can not over
look.
When purchasing meat call for
coupon that when SIS worth is pur-
chased it entities the customer TO a
beautiful rocker which is now on dis
play at the meat market.
n CuAprpT0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Hans Christianson just returned from
Madison, where he went in quest of
advanced information on agricultural
subjects. He is now installed as fore
man and manager on the big DR.. Chris.
tianson farm at West Prairie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Commends Action Of AssocIation

/ wish to acknowledge receipt of
prompt payment from the Woodman
Accident Association Of claim for loss
of time following accident that came
to me in March. The matter was ad
justed promptly and to my entire satis-
faction. WARREN FISH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Agency for Titanic Disaster

desire to announce that / have the
agency for Viroqua city and vicinity
for the latest book OF the Titanic ocean
disaster, which will be sold at the low
price of rs cents. The volume is well
illustrated and put up in the best man
ner. Parties desiring to buy may call
on me or call by telephone.
MRS JOHN TEwALT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
10 CeIebrate at Westhv

The Sons of Norway will observe an
niversary day for the mother country
at Westby, Friday night, May II, at
the Opera house in that village. At
torney o. K. Skaar will be the principal
anaakar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Store is Burglarized

During Saturday night unknown par
ties entered the store of Jos. 0mund-
son by breaking out a rear window.
They tempered with the safe but Sc
cured nothing in money and so far as is
known, little of merchandise. It ap-
pears to have been the work of bows.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

The Hillsboro Sentry remarks that
Mrs. Jack Bessey probably holds the
record for Matching chickens. She set
Is eggs under a hen and when they
Matched there were I6 chickens. In ex-
planning the matter Mrs. Bessey says
that one egg was double and produced
two chick ems,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Take a Survey Of the Place

Have you inspected our new restSb-
rant quarters in Tate block? If not,
we invite you TO do go. We want to be
neat and serviceable to the public
We believe we have the place and faci-
lities; we want YOU to confirm it. We
serve meals, lunches, short orders, ice
cream. Always on hand to wait On
patrons.
BAN zY. the Restaurant Man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Where to Secure Horse Bills

The CENSOR Office is better prepared
than ever with anum6er of illustrations
TO print horse bills. Promptness is our
long suit, combined with superior work.
Send orders by mail Or telephone, If
you cannot call in person at the Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Notice to Breeders

/ will stand my grade German Coach
stallion ''Sailor Boy" for this season
at the Tom Sanwick tobacco shed, loca-
ted on what is known as the old fair
ground, at Viroqua.
r. o. BEAN, Owner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
BAILEY, the Restaurant Man.
Teaehers, Summer Tralning sche

taCheTS Summer Raining School
The annual summer session of the
Vernon County Training School will be
held as usual beginning June "a, and
continuing six weeks Circulars of in.
formation have been sent to ell teach.
ers in the county.
A. z. SMITH, Principal, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Pure Lard

We are overstocked with the best
homemade lard and will sell at cost
until our stock is sold out.
At MORRISON & JAcKSoN's
Meat Market
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
SneciaI EertiIirers

Swiss onion, potato and tobacco fer
tilizer; also Swift's -phosphates.
Will sell in any quantity desired. Cali
and get prices and facts g. Eckhardt's
Southeastern elevator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
bargain i'm Residence Property

| offer for sale, at bargain, my re-
sidence property in the Second ward,
two full lots, house and barn, two
blocks from Main street, one block from
schools. II. P. PROCTOR, JR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
DeIinqnent Letter List

Advertised letters at Viroqua post
office: Maik Gaknbski, F. H. Grab
non, Mrs Helen Gray, Charlie Jasper
son, Mary Maggie, Miss Ethel Nelson,
Ed. Nelson, F. G. Borhaven. Alfred
Broms, Mrs. VIM Rick, Alex Thomp-
son, Miss Alberta McNutt, Grove &
Barton, Mrs. Herman Christensen,
Richard Straight. (2), Mrs. R. Hoye,
A. A. Moore, Samuel Berger, Ed. Al
len.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
TOUCHES OF FARM AND COUNTRY LIFE

An exchange remarks that because of
extreme winter and late spring it is an
unprecedented year for grumblers, and
ought to be also for bumper crops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Base Bah Opening and Futures

A fair crowd witnessed well-piayed
game on the fair grounds, Sunday after
noon, between the locals and the La
Crosse Cardinals. Viroqua has first
blood, defeating the visitors 4 to l. Thc
team is balanced up well this season
with fair proportion of last year 8
players.
Next Sundays game will be with
North La Crosse team on our grounds.
The high school team will play here
next Saturday at 2:30 with Viola highs.
Give the boys good audience.
Tuesday afternoon next, at 1880. our
highs and the city team will coL-~sL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
THERE ARE OTHERS WILLING
More Candidates Who Will Stand
for County Nominations

By announcement elsewhere publish
ed, 1t will be learned that Attorney
Edward j. Hammer of Hillsboro, is a
candidate for the republican nomination
for district attorney. The name is a
familiar one to people of Vernon eoun-
tv, having association almost with the
organization of the county. The elder
Hammers were among those who made
stable community of eastern Vernon,
in pioneer days. The gentleman who
aspires to the district attorneyship is of
the third generation, son of Edward
Hammer, one of the leading, substan-
tial citizens of the county, well known
as progressive business man ana long
time member of the county board. The
candidate is well grounded education
ally and in his profession
Thomas o. Mork announces that he
will stand as candidate for the place
he has so efficiently filed for number
of years. Mr.. Mork has been tried,
tested and found always reliable. The
county has possessed no better official
IN any station.
No aspirant having so far come forth
to try titles with Berlie Moore in the
race for county clerk, that gentleman
announces his candidacy for re-nomina-
ton. Mr.. Moore has made a popular
official with the public and is considered
especially valuable, well equipped by
education and experience, by members
of the county board.
Two personal and political friends and
neighbors of Editor o. Byron Copper of
De Soto, Cashier o. G. Lewis of the
local bank, and Postmaster Johnson,
were in the city last Friday testing SEN
timent with reference to the possible
candidacy of their neighbor for regis
ter of deeds. Mr. Copper has made no
definite decision in the matter, judici-
ously getting his bearings and the judy
ment of friends. He is a gentleman of
ample ability and in all respects worthy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Sheep shearing has commenced and
already few small clips have been
offered in the local market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Garden making is well under way in
both country, city and village. A good
garden, with ample fruit, makes happy
and contented home people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Anton Won Ruben of Coon town,
pioneer of early days, died at a ripe
old age on Monday. His life partner
passed away within fortnight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

At Viola, Wilson Carpenter Lost a
valuable work team by drowning in the
Kickapoo rirer. Bank gave way, pre-
cipitating the animals into the river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

J. L. Davis, Retreat: my advertis-
ing campaign for the Beatrice Cream
Separator is more than meeting antici-
patton. find that Vernon county peo-
pie are serutinizing readers of their
local papers, as has been revealed TO
me at the different points,where have
sale stations"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

At Stoddard Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bruch celebrated their golden wedding.
Friends and remembrances were num-
aroma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

James Koral, an Eastman citizen
committed suicide by shooting himself.
His wife lately died, causing worry and
unsettled mind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Richland Center physicians and citi-
zens are moving for a hospital They
are attempting TO care for their in
valid patients and those who are ope-
rated upon, and besides desire to re-
tain the money necessary for such ex-
pense at home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
Eine Prnnerfv fnr Sale

The NJ. D. Chase residence in the
east section of town. This property is
offered at bargain. For information
see or write Chss. E. Chase, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Alice, one of the Oldest trick ele-
plants of the world, died at Ringing
quarters in Baraboo. Death is believed
to be caused by cholera. Alice was one
of the oldest and best trick elephants
known of. Since her birth in the
jungles of India perhaps more than a
century has elapsed. She was vailed
at about $1,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

Arlo B. Smell: "My little for sale
notice in the CENSOR advertising Red
Runner duck eggs has brought me
orders from every part of the country,
dozen states and Canada.
The CENSOR certainly touches the
spot f"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15
VIII Remain Here in Business

| am going to continue in the grocery
business and see if the people actually
want to trade where they can get the
best quality and most groceries for
their money LEM STEVLING.
Viroqua, April 80. 1912.