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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
EXPIRED WITHOUT STRUGGLE
Old Gentleman at the Home of vii.
liam Dolen in Clinton

At the farm home of William Dolen
in the town of Clinton, Friday night
last, +. + Gerth, an old gentleman
who was stopping there, expired with
out any unusual symptoms Of i'll health
He retired about nine o'clock, sleeping
with son of Mr.. Dolen. At three
O'Clock in the morning the young man
accidentally plsc, his hand on Mr..
Ger,h's forehead and was startled TO
find him cold in death Soon after re-
firing MIR Dolen says h. heard an I'M
usual sigh or groan from the old gem
t!eman, and be doubtless was in the
last struggle from heart failure.
Mr. Dolen says this gentleman was
known TO him only through an acquaint-
ance at church convention; that he was
a resident OF Adams county, coming to
his place about Christmas season, had
remained with them since. He was a
man about "a years old, of high char.
acter and respectability Mr. Dolen
took the remains to Adams county for
burial, his old home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

in many ways a most remarkable mes
sage. Taking as his theme the demo-
cratic spirit. he portrayed the part
which the public school plays in foster
ing co operation, in creating the cos
mnpolitan mind, in breaking up racial
and religious prejudice, and celebrating
the lines of caste and sect. He showed
how the modern trend of education is
to supplant the academic with the man
ual courses. paid tribute to what our
training school has accomplished in its
FIVE years of existence, and proved by
statistics that the trade school gradu-
ates lead all others in the compensation
received for their services. His ad
dress departed from the beaten path
Of sentiment and ideals, and dealt in
an interesting manner with the practi-
cal and busir sss problems of educational
life. We al are the better for having
heard him
Prof. Saith, in presenting diplomas
to the class. expressed the hope that
the growing success and popularity of
the school stamped it as having passed
from tie experimental stage into con
ditior of proven, practical worth. We
feel that this is now beyond dispute,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Thursday night last, before an au-
dience which filled to OVERT )wing the
high school asst molly room. VernonCoun-
ty Teachers Training School fttingly
celebrated It's fifth successful anuiver-
sary by graduating class Of twenty
five.
The exercises of commencement were
of very high order in every particular.
especially favorable comment being at
tracted by the musical numbers The
conscientious and efficient training of
their musical instructor, Miss Thomas,
was reflected in the mose than ordinary
ease and ability with which they hand
led the difficult numbers presented.
The invocation and benediction by
Revs. Beckholt and Barber, were elo-
qaent pleas for the moral guidance of
those about TO enter in upon the prac-
teal activities of life, filled with
thoughts which they mas we'll Cherish
and ever apply.
The management Of the school was
very fortunate II aecuriPp Or. Harvey
Dee Brown. president 81 the Miiwau.
zee couaty agricultural school, as
speaker of the evening, DIR, hPawn
did not bring US the fire nf uratory, but
he did bring an original, practical and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
WAS IMPORTANT INQUIRY
Investigation Concerning a Recent
Western Fire

j. F. Baker, deputy fire marshal, of
Madison, l.. C. Scho.nberger, president
of the Utica Farmers Mutual, of West
Prairie, held court of investigation
here couple of days to ascertain the
origin of recent fire near Redmound
Twenty-three witnesses were examined
and but one fine imposed for contempt
of court in the person not honoring the
subpoena.
1t is not generally known that the
state fire marshal law passed in 1907
provides that all fires in excess of $25
loss shall be reported TO state Official
by the town or village clerk within
forty eight hours, for which service
the clerk receives 81 The report should
state cause of the fire, insurance, if
any, etc. If reported Of an unknown
or incendiary origin, an investigation
is ordered by the state fire marshal and
all expenses are paid by the state.
Such witnesses as are thought proper
may be subpoenaed and during the in
vestigation the marshal possesses all
the powers to compel attendance, TO
impose fines for contempt, etc, that a
circuit judge possesses, De Soto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
THEY HAVE STATE HoNoRs
HaIf-Dozen Graduate From Wiscon'
sin University With Honors

This is big week at the State
chief educational institution and niis.i-
Der of parents and friends from this
section are present. Over Ave hun.
cred take their degrees, five from this
county: Misses Lois Suite and Mat
tie Hall and Harold G. Eckhardt of
Viroqua; ALI Schreiner and Selmer Nep-
rnd of Westby. Mr.. Eckhardt, as pres
ident of the big graduating class, had
the honor of making the farewell ad-
dress to the university. ALI Schreiner
made an address in presenting a fund
raised for assistance of poor students,
and Mr.. Neprud had part in the big
function of commencement.
There are number of graduates
from La Crosse normal, but the CEN
soR has not the list for publication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
MANY CONTESTANTS FOR JOB
Civil Service Examination for Gov
ernment Place

There is spirited rivalry for the va
cant clerkship in Viroquatpostoffice. At
tie civil service examination conducted
last Saturday the following young peo-
pie wrote on the questions:
Fay G. Sherrick, Kathryn M. Eek
hardt, Gladys Gelstrup. Edward A.
Schmidt, Charles A. Peters, Mabel
Bowman, Daisy Bowman, Vivian Hes
selling, Lloyd E Fulmer, Zorah Fish.
Christina I. Forum, Logan A. Miller,
Ida Glenn, Winifred Graham, Mabelle
NJ. Thompson, Julia Strait, Mae Shreve,
Grace Arlington, Edward Kilmer, Elsie
Shoultz
1t will probably be some time before
the department at Washington returns
the standings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Went THROUGH a BRIDGE

Highway Commissioner Ristow tells
the CENSOR that he experienced an &C
cident in the town of Hamburg that
might nave been more serious to life
and limb His ten ton gasolene road
roller went through the 40-foot iron
bridge that spans small stream at Stok-
ke farm. By diligent work the machine
was removed in day with jack screws
and stump puller No damage was
done to operators or machine. The
bridge, he says, was not properly con
structed but can be used in another
place BY special town meeting to be
held July 5ih, voters will decide the
proposition Of putting in a new bridge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Mrs. Max Roman is at Rice Lake
visiting the family of her daughter.
Fifteen different makes of automo-
biles in Viroqua.
Abundance of homegrown straw
berries in the market. Alex Morrison
displayed some as large as hens egg,
as handsome as pattern plate.
Walter Goetzinger the blind pionist
of La Crosse, assisted by James R.
Kerr, the well known baritone, will
give a concert in Opera house Thurs
day evening, June q. See bills and
further announcement for particulars!
And now it is Grandpa Charley
Brown, a nine-pound daughter having
been born to Mr.. and Mrs. BensC,,
Brown at La Crosse, where the mother
is having care ut one of the hospitals.
The young mother and father, ard in
fact the kindred on both sides receive
congratulations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
In the Thick of Great Campaien

Phil Appleman is certainly giving an
impetus to the silo business this season.
He writes that last weeks sales tailed
up nine in the neighborhood of Sparta
and West Salem, the very home of con-
crete block manufacture, demonstrat-
ing ths value and utility of stave silos
even in localities where other materials
are handler for use. Following orders
were landed during last week: Yellow
pines for Carl Hickey, l2x26; Albert
Raffelson, 14x24. Tamarack for L. RI
Howard, l2x20 Oregon frs for Carl
Walters, l4x26; j. w. Marshall, 14x24;
Chris Jodson, 1924; E. N Eddy, 12x20;
Dave Hemstock, 1890; II. A. Howard,
1924 TIE Oregon frs are all one
niece slaves
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Returning Students and Teachers

Dorothy Trowbridge, Kenneth Smith
and ALBION Lindeman from Beloit col
/ lege.
Myrtle Addlingtoh from teaching at
Wakefield, Michigan.
Hazel Baker from Stout Manual at
Menomonie, Mary Baker from Iron
River, Michigan, Frances Baker from
Sparta.
Lawrence Lindemann from Highland
Park military school, Chicago.
Vera Cass fran Lawrence university
Louis Suttle, Caryl Williams, Harold
Eckhardt, Paul Dahl from the state
university.
Hazel Cass from teaching at Menom-
onie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Two New Coins

Among the bills recently passed by
the present session of congress is one
which authorizes the coinage of half
cent and three cent coin. The half
cent coin will be of copper and about
the size of cent, but viii have hole
in the center To distinguish it. The
three cent piece will also be made OF
copper and can be easily identified.
For many years there has been a de-
rnand for the haIf-cent coin, but since
the recent 3-cent trolley car fare has
gone into effect in the large cities, the
three cent coin has been demanded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Next SUNDAY, June %, will occur an
excursion TO Winona on the Mississippi,
with which the Southeastern railroad
will make connections at La Crosse,
carrying passengers on round trip
tickets TO Winona for S1.50. Train will
leave Virogua at O'Clock in the morn
ing, returning leave La Crosse az 7:30.
The steamer st. Paul will be used, a
side-wheeler with capacity 1900 pas
sengers, the argest and most palatial
boat on the Mississippi.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Suggestive Temperance Lecture

That was foe piece Of oratory re-
Gently when lecturer, speaking of a
drinking young man said: The rail-
roads don't want him, the ocean liners
don't want him, the banks don't want
him, the merchants don't want him. .
Then referring TO an advertisements of a
saloon keeper for bar tender who does
not drink, The saloon keeper does not
want him Turning with his most
winsome smile to the audience he said,
Now, girl, do you want him?"-St.
Paul Lutheran Messenger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Aged Man Has smaIIrox

Venerable Richard Collins of Victory,
is passing through an ordeal that few
men of his years could withstand. He
is convalescing from a severe attack o.
smallpox in its most malignant form.
For some time he was in a precarious
condition, with fever Of 105 degrees,
but is now reported past the danger
line. The hume, with Mr. Collins and
his daughter, Mrs A TuIloch, as its
only occupants, is in close quarantine,
with John Adams, who has had the dis
ease, in charge az to nurse the old
gentleman. DE Soto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
To Visit Old Siege Field

Survivors of the battle of Gettysburg
residents in Wiscon4in stand to attend
the fiftieth anniversary celebration on
the backgrounds july ! to 4, 1913, at
the expense of the state of Wisconsin.
Adjutant General G r. Broadman is
addressing all G. A. K posts in the
state for the names Of al veterans who
participated in the three days fight
This request by the adjntant general is
preparatory to action BY the next legis-
lature looking to sending the Wiscon.
Gin survivors to the celebration, in ac-
cordance with joint resolution to this
effect passed by the 1911 legislature
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
something OF Fisherman. That Prof,

1t is usually true to say that all fish
ermen are prevericators, to use a mild
term. Here's an instance we hope is
the exception: Prof. w. p. Colburn
sent by express, his own catch, mus
keliunge weight 495 pounds, to be d.
yided among a number Of his personal
friends in the city. 1t was a beauty as
displayed in Otto Davis store window.
Some fish, yes. This ali happened at
Pine Lake in Oneida county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
on for the sunny south

A party headed By Chas. s. Slack,
with Mrs. Slack, H. J. Cray, Hi Gray
Of La Crosse and Ed Crowther of Red
Mound, left for Alabama on Monday,
expecting to be gene few days. Mr..
Slack looks after his interests there,
while the rest Of the party viii inspect
conditions in that southland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

--Chas. S. Slack & O.. have beer
selling the original Tiger tobacco plan
ter ike they used a few years ago and
farmers are convinced there is nothing
just as good as the original Tiger. made
by the Ohio Rake Company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Announced Celel

announced Celebrations for Fourth
By telephone, from Bloomiugdale,
the CENSOR this morning is advised that
a celebration will be held in Melvin's
grove one mile southeast of that vii
lage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Near Three Chimneys a celebration ii
announced with a program Of sports
and speeches. Assemblyman Grimsrpd
and Editor Hage Of Westby { e billed
to crate. t6
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
win Keep Oper Evenings

For accommodation of patrons the
Roman & Felix department store will
be kept open each evening, at least till
the Fourth Of July.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Viola will also invite attendance at
an old-fashioned grove celebration on
the fair grounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19
Dies In West

Stanley Cory died at the home of his
mother in Omaha, yesterday. Remains
are expected here Thursday, funeral
Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Barker sis a reliable medicine, cures
and prevents cgtarrh, colds and rheumaJ
tism; all druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

The annual alumni banquet, given at
the high school assembly room Fri9ay
evening by the ladies of the Methodist
church, attracted representative gath
ering Of l6T people. Each GLASS was
well represented, and the evening
passed pleasantly with musical mum
heFa, social chat and speeches from the
faculty and training school board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

The total enrolment of the training
school for the past year was an even
half hundred, representing almost every
precinct with,l our county, several from
the city Of Viroqua and a few from out
side the county The faculty feel that
&c has been in all respects the best year
in the history of the school, hampered
only by the lack Of commodious quart
ers. More applicants were turned
away than ever before, attesting to the
increasing favor with which trained
teachers are regarded. The motto of
this years class, From the camp to
the field, we'll expresses this thought.
They go forth into life not as raw re-
cruits. but as seasoned soldiers, know
ing what Is expected of them and ably
equipped TO meet the exacting duties Of
their profession.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-06-19

Vernon Go1ag T F Training school Celebrates
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11
President Taft has served

President Taft has served an
ultimatum on the Mexican Gov
eminent that unless Americans
and their interests are given
immediate protection from the
rebels the United States Gov
ernment will intervene. Senator
Manuel Calero, Ambassador to
the United States from Mexico,
has gone to Mexico City to de-
liver President Taft's words of
warning to President Madero.
He left Washington on this,
mission on last Wednesday night
following a conference with
President Taft and Acting Secre-
tary of State Huntington Wilson.
The President told Ambassador
Galore that the limit of this
Governments patience has beer
reached, and unless immediate
steps are taken by Madero Il
put into effect his many prom
lses of protectionafor Americans
American soldiers will be SEN
across the border. He said tn,
troops would not stop Will
guarding Americans and. thei
interests near the border, bu
would go clear across Mexic,
both ways and stop the revolu
ton.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Returns from the California
prin airy make it plain that
Roosevelt and Johnson have won
a second decisive victory in that
State, and that by petition only
can Taft electors find a place on
the Republican ticket at the
presidential election.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Col. Roosevelt in addressing
the Iowa State Progressive con-
vention at Des MONIES declared
that the standpat Republicans
had centered their hopes on Gov.
Woodrow Wilson, the Democrat
ic nominee.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

The question of building good
roads has been more thoroughly
agitated than any other PROPOSE
ton that affects the welfare of
Adair county. The News has so
constantly been hammering on
ituntil it is, or seems to be, a
worn out question and past the
point of serious consideration,
but regardless of indifference
we are still here insisting that
permanent prosperity and gener-
al advancement will not long re-
main in the mud, and this is ev-
ident to any observer of condi-
tons in this county. Land val
ues have declined in the last
twelve months, and town prop
srty has kept pace with the coun-
try. Why this undesirable con
dition exists cannot be explain
ed, save the TACT that the con.
ditions of the roads are uninvit.
ing. and fail to bring into oul
county desirable, public-spirited
citizens from other sections, and
aided by the removal of many Of
our own who desire better public
conditions. 1t is time yet t
check the down tendency of lanc
values, and to regain our los:
and bring development and en-
terprise in every section of th'
county, but if we trifie with op
portunity, if we fail to bette
public conditions much longer
the penalty will be severe
There are too many parts of tn
country active in building o
good roads to keep cur most prog
ressive citizens in this county
Many have left, many want t
go, and unless a change for tn
better, many will yet go. Tn
building of good roads will NOR
completely check this removal
than any other move, and
would bring to our county NOR
good, enterprising people fror
other parts, than the most er
thusiastic advocate figures.
would change decline to advance
ment, and bring activity instea
of stagnation. The daily paper
have entered the fight, and frol
the cities comes aid to the coul
try. Our State officials realize
the most important step in con
mercial progress and develol
ment of the country. Elsewhel
we refer to the position of o,
Attorney General on good road
We favor the building Of
mile or more of first class ros
as an object lesson, and plal
will soon be submitted and a
asked 10 accomplish is buildin
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Complete unofficial return from
Vermont give Fletcher, Republi-
can, 56,259; Howe, Democrat,
20,34O; Metzger, Progressive,
1890. The Legislature, which
will elect Governor, has an es-
timated Republican majority of
63.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Charley Whitemoon, the we'll
known herb doctor of Louisville,
dropped dead last Saturday
morning. He left an estate of
several hundred thousand dol
lars. He was a high Mason,
and was buried by the Knights
Templar. The funeral was
largely attended.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

All the Democratic candidates
for the Presidency before the
Baltimore Convention, as well as
a number Of other party men,
were, last Saturday. appointed
members of the Democratic Ma.
tional A dvisory Committee.
Hop. W. J. Bryan was selected
as Chairman. All the members
wired their acceptance.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

thinking man it is clearly settled
who will be the next President.
but it will be interesting to
watch the movements of the
Progressive and the Republican
parties, as both will make a des-
perate effort for second place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

At the school rally held in Co
lumbia on July Is. 1912. our fell
low countyman. Attorney Gen.
erai James Garrett, while ad-
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

dressing the assembly on school
laws passed by the last Legis-
lature said: '.Our public roads
are in such condition as makes
it impossible for us to consolidate
our schools and take advantage
of the law passed by the last
Legislature authorizing the
School Board to employ wagons
to convey the children to and
from school. If we expect to
take advantage of the progress
i've consolidation law, we must
first secure better roads. # We
secure better roads, We must
change the system of govern
ment from the Fiscal Court, COM
posed of magistrates, to the
commission system. The more
progressive states have tried and
are continuing the commission
system in the management Of
their county's fiscal affairs.
Three good business men can
manage the business of this
county better and more salts
factorily than seven equally
good business men, because
three men would get togethersso Of
tener for the purpose of consul
tation; they each would feel
their individual responsibility
more keenly, and the people
would be better satisfied with
the expenditure of their money.
The voters Of this county can, at
. the regular election in 1913, dis.
card the antiquated fiscal court
; and substitute therefor, the pro
t gressive fiscal court, composed
of three commissioners and /;
county Judge. If they desire t.
dc so. a petition signed by thre'
: hundred and fifty voters will re
: quire the county judge to submit
t the question at the Novembe
: election, 1913. We believe tina
: if this change is made, Adai
: county will have better roads
: We have one of the best coun
= ties in the State, our CITIZENSHIP
!. cannot be excelled, and we Cal
r have good roads if we will onl,
d follow the example of those coun
d ties in the more progressiv
f states. What they have done
C we can do, and if We expect
o keep abreast of the times, W
d should start right by providin
IS for the election of three commits
J. sioners who will levy the ta1
e expend the money. and manag
J. the business affairs Of our cour
sr ty,"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Thirty girls leaped from the
second story window of clean
ing establishment in Chicago to
escape death from an explosion
caused by an accumulation OF
benzine vapOr. ga m @I
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

Additional returns from the
Ohio election on the adoption OF
constitutional amendments in
di:te that the $5o,000,ooO good
roads amendment has been
adopted.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11
LOngstreet.

Prof. Cooper Shepherd is con-
Quoting a singing school at Jeri-
co. AS usual he is having a
good attendance.
The meeting closed at Mt
Olive Monday night.
Plato Wade was visiting friends
here Monday of last week.
We are having a good Sunday
Sceool at Fair View.
s. B. Wade and son are buy
ing hogs paying any price.
Jacob Cooper is erecting a nice
house on his farm recently
bought of j. D. Foley.
| The school at Gwenton is pro.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-09-11

The Presidential campaign
will not become really interest
ing for several weeks. To every