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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

The Vernon County Teacher Train
ing School will begin its sixth year on
August 26th. All students should be
present on the first morning.
Those having rooms to rent, or who
desire to board students, or who have
work whereby student may earn his
board in full or part, will enable US to
direct students by notifying us~as soon
as possible. Please notify either A. z.
Smith or Miss Ella Wilson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
Barn Eire am Salem R;dpe

The La Fargo Enterprise is authority
for report that large basement barn
and about twenty ton of hay belonging
to A. 7. Potter on Salem Ridge was
destroyed by fire Tuesday morning,
from being struck by lightning. Some
insurance was carried but only enough
to cover a small amount of the loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

SPRINGvILLE, July 2e-Mr. and Mrs Clark
Wheeler of Viroqua. Sundayed with their son.
Blaine and family Mrs. William Frazier, SEN
ion, came down from Sparta and visited her daugh-
tiers, the Madams Reed and White. .... Mr. and
Mrs, Hans G. Christensen came up from West
Prairie and visited the ladys parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. L. Reed Ray Mcdonald and wife went
to Genoa town to visit Mrs McDonald's parents
Mr. and Mrs Will Prindle Mrs. II. NJ Hanson
has been at the home of her daughter. Mrs. B.
Wheeler Miss Emma Thompson came from La
Crosse for visit at home. She is employed there
as stenographer Two lady friends of Lova Thomp-
son came from La Crosse TO spend Sunday with
her Francis Older is the guest of Sparta rel
atives W. c. Miller met with painful accident
one day recently. In attempting TO move the
hood from over circular saw, he got the middle
finger OF his right hand against the saw. and one
tooth penetrated the finger and he came near
having a bad case of blood poisoning but il inn
proving now Genie Older. after two weeks
vacation. returned TO her employment at Hotel
Fortney Theo Schulz went to Liberty for
visit with friends. JONES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
viii Pay Top Prices

From now on, will pay highest cash
prices for eggs. and &c above highest
cash price If taken in trade, such as
groceries or anything | have to offer.
LEM STEVI.INC.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
Please Take Notice

All parties having empty Universal
cement sacks bought from US are re-
quested to return the same before Au-
gust Is. for credit.
TIBBITs-C CAMERON LUMBER Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

-Chss. s. Slack will exhibit the Mel
rose Convertible wagon bed at three
county fairs in Louisiana, next Octo-
Der. They are winner in the south
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

Mems rain coats and busters il
new supply at The Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
VIROOUA

BISHOP BRANCH. July 29-Plenty Of rain. rain
rain, rain Everyone in this vicinity is busy hay
ing, which is an abundant crop People Of this
section were greatly shocked TO hear Of the mis-
fortune of MIR. Bert Cunningham, chairman Of
Liberty who fell from the poles Of a tobacco shed
and was so severely injured that he is in a serious
condition Bishop Branch is TO hold an ice cream
social at the church on Saturday evening August
s. Everf one cordially invited RosE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
First publication July 81 Ialt-A
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Order limiting time. and notice
VERNON COUNTY COURT I'm PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. County Of Nernos-ss.
In the matter al the estate 81 Leonard J. Mar
tin, deceased
On the application Of Dora NJ Martin administra-
triX, Of the estate ot Leonard j.. Martin. lnte Of
Vernon county, deceased. no one having required
the ap poiniment Of commissioners on said estate;
II Is ordered that all creditors are required 10
pr1scnt their claims and demands against the
sal estate Of Leonard J. Martin, deceased. for
ntnation and allowance, or before the first
Tuesday Of February A. u. 1873. which time is
hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
II is further ordered, that all claimg and de-
mands OF all persons against the said estate Of
ss-<nsrd J. Martin deseased VIZ "a Received. eA
amned and adjusted before this court at its court
room. 10 the court house. In the city of Viroqua,
In said county at regular term thereof. appointed
to be held on the first Tuesday of February, 1915
and all creditors are hereby notified thereof.
IL il further ordered, that notice of the time
and place at which said CLAIMS and demands VIII
be received. examined and adjusted as aforesaid.
and of the time hereby limited for creditors 10
present their claims be given by publishing a copy
Of this order and notice for four weeks success
sively once in each week. in THE VERNON COUNTY
CENSOR. a newspaper published in the city of
VrcquA, in said county. the first publication 10 &c
within ten days from the date hereof.
Dated this 22nd day Of July. 1912.
BY the Court. II. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

On July 23d | visited the village of
DeSoto for the first time. Having met
Mr.. Copper, one of my opponents for
the Office of register of deeds. "A few
days previous, he invited me to DeSoto
to get acquainted with the voters Of the
place, and TO publish my announcement
ID the Argus 1t is very gratifying to
me that such good fra;ernal feeling
exists between candidates FOR the same
Office. ard I take great pleasure 10 re-
cord the fact through the columns of
the CENSOR. which circulates in every
neighborhood throughout the county.
" lille at DcSoto observed that the
Inhabitants thereof are live, indus
trious and progressive class of people,
snd I was Hospitality entertained, and
MIR. Copper, who spent considerable
time ia taking me around to the bust
ness men and made me acqusinted Mr.
Copper. Mr.. Mork and look upon the
matter in the same light, realizing that
we are depending upon the verdict to
be handed down by the voters at the
primary election September 3.
With kind regards to my opponen 8,
ard the public at large, am
Yours for public service,
CHRISTOPHER FORTNEY,
Candidate for Register of Deeds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
A Younp Woman Suicides

Elsewhere in this paper is given the
untimely death OF Miss Alice Lieurance.
It is a most sorrowful duty to record
TIE self-destruction Of any person, es-
peeially one in hopeful young woman
hood. Mi4a Liedfaree left the Optira
restaurant, the place Of her employ.
ment, about 1890 Wednesday night.
going directly 20 her lodging rooms in
Geo Griifin's residence, where she took
four ounces of carbolic acid, resulting
in rapid death, physicians being unable
to administer restoratives. There APP
pears to be no motive or reason for the
rash act except dependency II is a
sad ending and profound sympathy is
expressed for parents and otherkindred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
New Business Firm for Viroqua

Viroqua will have the novelty of a
lady commercial firm, Mrs. Carry Tate
and Miss Irene Suttle having purchased
Thee. johnson s novelty stock, which
they are hustling to close out prepara.
tory to establishing themselves in the
general dry goods trade. That these
well-trained and thorough business wo-
men will bring success to their stand
ard none doubt who know their capacity
for work and financering. Each has
long filed responsible positions with
Viroqua mercantile establishments; each
is popular as a saleslady and possesses
the faculty t. move things. Viroqua
halls the new firm and extends best
wishes for success. To secure the fav-
orable location next to the postoffice,
was the ladies object in taking over the
novelty stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
TWO MINOR FIRE LOSSES
Mrs. Curry'S Barn and the Van Dyke
House Totally Destroyed

The barn belonging to Mrs. S. r.
Curry, and occupied by DR.. Geo. w.
Minshall, was totally destroyed by fire
last Wednesday afternoon, caused by
small boys building a bon FIRE near the
structure. DR.. Miushall's loss on hay,
grain and equipment was fully covered.
Thursday night, the Rolls Van Dyke
residence near the camp grounds was
also burned, entailing a loss of about
$500, covered by insurance. The house
was unoccupied at the time, and cause
of the fire remains in doubt.
An insipient blaze in Joe Pencils
house, caused by defective chimney,
Friday morning, was extinguished be-
fore arrival of the fire department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
Personal Injuries 70 Many People p
Most of Them Minor Hurts.

While stacking hay at his farm near
BrOokville. Saturday last, Sam Ellef-
son sustained Injury by falling from
ladder, which was first thought might
prove fatal, but later developments
are that no serious results may be ex-
pected. He is badly bruised but no in
ternal disarrangement believed exists.
Chairman Bert Cunningham of Lib
erty fell from poles in a tobacco shed,
sustaining injuries which are very pain
full, but not considered permanent.
Stephen Mills of jefferson was pulled
headforemost from a load of hay by
the team breaking from the wagon. He
carries two arms in bandages and was
bruised about the face and elsewhere,
but happily will have no permanent ills
to bear.
The l3-year-old son of Geo. Eckhart
accidently suffered a Gripping injury
at the hands of playmate, two fingers
being nearly severed.
While working in hay field, n. A.
Nasser had the misfortune to sustain a
a painful but not serious injury to his
hand.
Earl Denning is temporarily laid up
with blood poisoning in the hand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
THE LAST TAPS ARE SOUNDED
Defenders of Their Country Respond
to the Higher Summons

Friends and relativs received a dis
patch from Mercer, South Dakota, an
nouncinS the death of Nelson Daven-
port, a former well-known citizen of
this city. The remains are expected
here tonight, funeral at the Christian
church, Thursday afternoon at two
O'Clock. Mr.. Davenport was rs years
old, native of Ohio, locating in the
town of Wheatland at an early day, en-
listing as a soldier at the breaking out
of the rebellion. He moved to Viroqua
q years since. He has six children
scattered through the west, with whom
he has lived of late years.
John W. Sutherland. another of the
boys who wore the blue, died at Reads
town and his funeral will be conducted
there this afternoon under G. A. R.
auspices. He was a native of Ohio, 70
years old, locating here in an early day,
served in the 18th Wisconsin regiment.
He leaves a family of five boys and
two girls.
John Moore, one of the country's de-
Tenders, died in a La Crosse hospital on
Friday, where he went for treatment.
He came to the county in pioneer days,
living near Manning most Of the time
till his taking off, where the funeral
was held on Tuesday. Mr. Moore was
a member of the 18th W isconsin regi-
ment Members of the c. A. r. acted
as pail bearers, a local minister con
Quoting the services. Six daughters
and son Charlie survive him who de-
sire to express their appreciation for
assistance and sympathy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

For RENT "A tenement house west
of my residence. Inquire Of d. o. Ma
honey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
SURELY rHg RIGHT splFIr Exists

Office force, had the privilege of meet
ing Christopher Fortney, the young man
from Franklin township. WHO'S a candi-
date for register of deeds. Mr.. Fort
ney impressed the Argus as a clean,
conscientious fellow, with good heart
and some ability and ambition. De
Soto Argus, 0. Byron Copper editor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
Short News Stories of Interest

PicUps Reporters Gog Dongs of
Vroqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
For Rent

For RENT Two houses, one with
modern improvements. Inquire of
John Nuzum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

Earl Denning is temporarily laid up
with blood poisoning in the hand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

WANTED "A girl to do general house.
work MRS. l. G. BOYLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

WANTED "A girl to do homework in
a family of two. H. T.. ROGERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
WANT AID. COLUMN

Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per l>ine. No A5.tTaken for Lsas
Than 2S Cenfa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
v anted

WANTED Hardwood lumber in ship
ping quantities, at any railroad station,
for highest market price by J. W. Thayer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31
First publication June %. 1915
SIMMONS

Il. P. Proctor. Attorney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

FoR SALE Newly completed FIVE
room cottage, with attic and basement,
hardwood floors, electric lights, cement
walks, city water, good stone base
ment barn, one acre Of land, plenty of
fruit, located in first ward. Inquire of
Mrs. Buckley. 80 Wv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

For SALE-My farm Of 100 acres in
town of jefferson, on Me Lees ridge,
l mile south of the old John MeLees'
farm. 100 acres improved. balance fine
timber. Best of new buildings. Mr.,
Adoiph Krachel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-31

For SALE Secondhand ges oline
stove. Inquire OF Mrs. Albon Linde-
mann. VI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Bsek's Narrow Escape.

David Beck, the celebrated portrait painter and pupil of Van Dyck, while travelling through Germany. was sud denly taken ill and to all. appearances died and was laid out corpse. His servants, sitting around. the bed, griev- ed heartily for the loss of so good a master and, as grief is thirsty, drank as heartily at the same time. One of them, becoming more befuddled than the rest, then addressed his compan- Ions thus: ''Our master when alive was fond of his glass. Let us out of gratitude, then, give him one now he is dead" Assent was given. The head of the dead painter was raised up and some wine poured down or spilled about, the fragrance or spirit of which caused Beck to open his eyes, upon which the servant. who, being drunk, half forgetting his master was dead, forced down the remainder of the glass. The painter gradually revived and thus escaped living interment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Thumb Prints.

In the Argentine Republic the ident1. 6cation cards of policemen, coachmen, cab drivers, commissionaires and serv- ants have since 1896 borne their finger prints. Upon all passports and bank receipts for deposits the imprint of the thumb must be made at the time of de livery. In Roumania since 1903 the thumb print has been substituted for the cross made instead of signature by persons who cannot write. In the Phil ippine Islands those who cannot write are not obliged to be identified by wit nesses at savings banks. but have to make their mark with their thumb. The same system has been used in the banks of Bengal for fifty years. In France to put an end to the fraud of enlistment, desertion and re-enlistment for the bounty paid in the Foreign Le- zion, every mans finger prints are talk en and kept on file.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Where starIina. Bring Ruin.

Where starIinss Bring Ruin.
 Tn Quiet Days In Spain," the au- thor, 0. B. Huffman, describes the raw ages of the starlings in hacienda de- voted to raising muscatel raistns near Malaga:
 Dogs and goats are very fond of grapes and are only kept off them by rural guards. but the greatest enemy of all is the starling. This bird flies over from Africa in such millions as literally to darken the earth. When ever they camp for the night they leave a desert. Every particle of fruit. leaf, tender shoot and piece of soft bark vanishes. As the saying is, Many crops spell various fortunes; one crop of starlings spells ruin The blowing of a southern wind and the sound of wings in the air produces panic. mems faces blanch with terror. In despair, bells are rung, guns fired, torches lighted, and donkeys, mules and horses are galloped up and down and round about to scare los bichos'- the beasts-as they are termed"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
The Tribute of the Powhatans.

The Tribute of the Powhatans.
 What is perhaps the most interesting ceremony to be witnessed in the Unit cd States takes place at the state capi- to1 at Richmond on Feb. 16 of each year. It consists of the delivery of the annual tribute of the Pamunkey river Indians, representing surviving tribe or the Powhatan nation, to the gov- ernor of Virginia, The manner of the presentation of the tribute is simple. The chief and the head men of the tribe upon the appointed day appear at the rcapitol bearing baskets of ducks and fish and lay the baskets at the feet of the governor. The few and simple words which are spoken arc traditional and do not vary. Originally the trib- ute consisted of venison, ducks and fish, each of the finest and represent ing the dominion of the state of Vir- ginia over the animals of the forest, the birds of the air and the fish of the waters, but the state law establishing . closed season for deer now prevents the Indians from including venison in the tribute.-Harper's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
LADY DUFF GORDON
 TESTIFIES BEFORE
 TITANIC COMMITTEE

London, May 20-An immense crowd, mostly women. attracted by the an nouncement that Lady Duff-Gordon was to testify, today, flocked' to the court room where the Board of Trade inquiry into the sinking of the Titanic was resumed.
 Lady Duff-Gordon, in low tones but with uplifted head, apparently unembarrassed by the hundreds of eyes focused upon her, told her story of the night of terror in the icefields. She said that sne was very seasick and declined to enter the life boat at all unless Sir Cosmo was all lowed to go with her. An officer gave permission, she said, and both got in- to the boat.
 vehemently, Lady Duff Gordon pro- nounced absolutely false extracts from the New York American pulp lished after the arrival of the Carpa. thia to the effect that the Duff Gordons objected to the lifeboat go> ing back to rescue the drowning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
DAVIS AWARDED 7 CONTRACT FOR
 ENGINE HOUSE

In accordance with the recommen- dation of the Fire commissioners. as announced in Saturdays Farmer, the Board. of Contract and Supply at a meeting Saturday afternoon, decided to award the contract for building the Putnam street engine house to J. W. Davis, who bid $16,845. The work is to be done within $16, GOO of the s18.- 00O approprited for the building. The rest of the money will be used for furnishing. City Engineer Terry's men will stake out the building lines to- day and work will be started at once. some notifications made in the ori- ginal plans make it possible to put up the building within $1S,o0o. It will Dc two stories high and 30 by 100 feet, made of brick. with limestone trim mings and cement floor. MT. Davis came to this city two months ago and took. up construction work He was formerly with the Fred T. Ley Co. of Springfield Mass, and the 1T. Wales Lines Co.,, of Meriden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Bed Bugs Keep. Rooms
 From RendnG

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that. they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend .25 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public vour house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- sng so clean to use and noth- Ing so harmless to human beings does not burn. Try a can 9 cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and Oourtland Street -.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Weather Indications

New Haven, May 20-Forecast: showers tonight and Tuesday. Moder- ate east and southeast winds.
 A long ridge of high pressure along the~ Atlantic coast is producing pleas ant weather in the eastern sections. A trough of low pressure extending from Kansas northeastward to Wis consin is producing cloudy and unset tied weather with heavy local show CTS in the western and central sec ltions. La Crosse, Wis, reported 3.44 inches of rain during the last "A hours.
 The weekly forecast states that cool unsettled weather with local show CTS will prevail during the first part of the week, and warm, pleasant weather during the last half
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by cloudy and showery weather on Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
SUIT AGAINST
 REDGATE 6 REILLY
Thomas L. Lowe and Joseph R. Welch Say Defendants Acted 6 Their Agents in Laundry Business


 !. Leo Redgate and James J. Reilly, two we'll known young men who have been engaged in the laundry business for several years, have been sued by Thomas l.. Lave and Joseph R. Weicn, who conduct Lowe's Laundry at lVo0 S-vfeW ayenue. Papers were filed today in the court of common pleas
 It is alleged that in May. 1911. an arraugement was made whereby Red wate and Reilly were to acts as agents for the Lowe Laundry. They sol1- cited business and collected payments for the plaintiffs, 1t is claimed. Red- gate and Reilly were to act as agents which 1t is said they failed to turn refused to pay over this money. the pIainti6s say, but have converted 1t fo their own use. The action b for 91.O0o damages. Redgate and. Reilly, v6o have always had a good reputa- ton in the community, deny any Wrongdoing.