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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
MRs. NELLIE WELLS LAKE.

Saturday evening, September q. at Chicago
Mrs. Nellie ID. Lake. the beloved wife Of William
A. Lake. departed this life. after twelve days Of
sickness, during the most Of which she suffered
extreme pain. Our departed sister was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Wells. She was born
On farm near Albion. New York. January Is.
1866. When she was about fifteen years old she
came TO ViroQua and made her home with Mr.. and
Mrs.H. Irowbridge. Here she attended school and
was graduated from the high school Here also
she met Mr.. Lake. 70 whom she was married on
December 81. 1883. OF this union four children
were born. two sons and two daughters. The old
est child Harold, died at eleven yess Of age. The
other three. Louise. Mary and Within are left to
mourn their loss. Mrs. Lake fr a number of
years. has been almost continual sufferer. She
bore it all with Christian patience and forttude.
Owing TO her sickness she could mt often be pres
ent at the services Of the church, but as her pas
tor. always appreciated her bright cheerfulness
when she found It possible 10 attend. She was
willing to suffer If in any way she could be Of help.
Even during the last days she often said that if
it was His viii she would be glad to stay a while
longer. Having always desire TO depart and
TO be with Christ. which is far better" but to re-
main was more needful for them" In the MEM
DRY # her cheerful patience her many friends and
especially her family have priceless heritage.
Mrs Lake Is SUI giyed By her husband and three
children. one brother. Fred Wells of Hoiley, New
York. and number Of other relatives to whom
we exterd our deepest sympathy Service was
held a. the home and romans brought to Viroqua
for i'4terment. ]. NJ. DAVIES.
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L
To amend article xI of the constitution by add
ing thereto a new section TO be known as seq
tion ga. relating to the acquisition of lands
by the state or any Of its cities for certain
public purposes.
whereas At the biennial session of the
legislature for the year 1909, an amendment to
the constitution was proposed and agreed 10
by q majority of the members elected TO each
of the two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows
Resolved by the senate the assembly con-
curing. That article xI of the constitution De
amended by adding q new section thereto. 10
be known as section ga, TO read:
Section Sa. The state or any OF its cities may
acquire by gift. purchase or condo nnatlon,.
lands for establishing. laying out. widening,
enlarging. extending and maintaining memoir
ial grounds. streets. squares, parkways, bou-
levards parks. Fairgrounds, sites for pubic
buildings, and reservations in and about and
along and leading to any or all of the same;
and after the establishment. layout ana COM
pletion of such Improvements. may convey any
such real estate thus acquired and not neces-
sary for such Improvements, with reSerVa-
tons concerning the future use ana occupa-
ton of such real estate, so as TO proteceesuch
pu bic works and improvements, and then en-
virons and to preserve the view, appearance
light air and usefulness OF such pubic
works now. therefore be II
Resolved by the senate, the assembly con-
curing That the foregoing proposed amend
ment TO the constitution OF the state of Wis
consin be- and the same is, hereby agreed to
by this legislature,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
First publication October 2. 1925
PROBATE NOTICE
order Limiting Time and

OtueT i4lInlllHB IlIne ana NOTICE. =
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IS PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate Of Mons
larson, deceased. ~ r.
On the application Of Albert Larson. admin
istratOr of the estate Sof Mons Larson de-
ceased late OF Vernon county, deceased. no
one having required the appointment of
Commissioners on said estate: g
1t is ordered, that allcreditors-are required
to present their claims and demands against
the said Mons LarsnEF deceased. for ex-
animation and allowance on or before the
first Tuesday of April A. D.. 1913 which
time is hereby allowed and limited for that
purpose.
II is further ordered, that all claims and
dema nds of all persons against the estate of
Mons Larson deceased. will be received,
examined and adjusted before thisCOurt, atits
courtroom. in the court house, in the city ST
Viroqua. in said county, at regular terms
thereof. appointed 10 be held on the first
Tuesday of April 1918. and all creditors
are hereby notified thereof:
II is further ordered that notice of the
time and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be received, examined and adj
juSted as aforesaid. and OF the time hereby
limited for creditors to present their claims,
be given by publishing copy of this order
and notice for four weeks successfully, once
in each week. in the Vernon County Censor. a
newspaper published in the CITY of Viroqua,
in said countysthe first publication TO be with
in ten days from the date hereof.
Dated this LIST day of October 1912.
BY the court ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
SMITH & MoEN, Att'ys for Administrator.
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tions. No county, city town, village schodll
District of other municipal corporation shah be
ALLOWED 70 become indebted in any manner or
for any perpose to anyamount. including exis-
ting Indebtedness, in the aggregate exceeding
i've per centum on the value of the taxable
property therein 10 be ascertained by the last
assessment for state and county taxes previ-
Gus to the mourning Of such Indebtedness Any
county. city. town. village, school district, or
other municipal corporation mourning any in
debtedness as aforesaid shall, before or at the
time OF doing so. provide for the collection of
direct annual tax sufficient 10 pay the interest
on such debt as il falls due. and also to pay and
discharge the principal thereof within twenty
years from the time of contracting the same
except that when such indebtedness is incurred
in the acquisition of lands by cities. or by co -
lies having population of 10000 or over. Tor
public. municipal purposes, or for the perYnan-
ent Improvement thereof. the city or county in
curing the same shall before or at the time of
so doing, provide for the collection of direct
annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on
such debt il falls due, and also to pay and dis
charge the principal thereof within a period
not exceeding fifty years from the time of con-
tracing the same" now. therefore. be il
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concur
ring. That the foregoing proposed amendment
to the constitution of the state of Wisconsin
be. and the same is hereby agreed to by this
legislature,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
mo. l0S. s.,
CHAPTER ~.

An Act to amend section ~ of the statutes, ex-
tending the right of suffrage TO women
The people of the state Of Wisconsin repre-
sented in senate and assembly, do enact as
follows:
section l. Section ~ Of the statutes IS amen
Sied 10 read: Section l2. Eve~y person. male
or female of the age Of 81 years or upwards.
belonging to either Of the following classasWh
shall have resided in the state for one yea next
preceding any election. and in the election dist
riet where n, or she offers 10 vote 10 days. SHAH
be deemed a .alihed eleetor at such elections;
Citizens OF the United States
p Persons Of foreign birth wht prior TO the
first day of December. A. D. 1917 snail have
declared taeir intention TO become citizens
,,,,nforrnably to the laws of the United States
on the subject Of naturalization; provided tnat
the rights hereby grantsd to such persons shall
cease On the first day OF DeceTnbsr r, a. D. 1919.
4 Persons of Indian blood who have once
tser declared by Law Of congress TO be citizens
OF the United States. any sui Sequent law OF
congress 10 the contrary notw thStandiuE.
Civilized persons Of Indian descent not
members OF any tribe
; ANY civilized person. being a descendent
Of he Chipue was of Lake Superior or any 9TH
or Indian trib4, residing within his state, ano
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
FIRST publication October 2, 1928.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice Of annlication for

Notice Of application for proof Of will.
CTATE OF INSTRUMENTATION COUNTY
~ Court in PROBATE State Of Wisconsin. Vernon
County. IS.
In the matter Of the last will and testament of
John w. Aikens deceased.
Whereas. An instrument, in writing. purporting
to be the last will and testament of John W. Ak
ems. deceased. late Of town Of Vroqua, county of
Vernon. state Of Wisconsin has been filed in this
office;
And whereas. Application has been made by
William X. AikeHs. praying that the be
proven and admitted TO probate. according 10 the
laws Of this state. and that letters testamentary
be granted thereon according to law;
1t is ordered. That said application be heard be-
fore this court, at a general term thereof, to be
held at the probate Office in the city of Viroqua.
on the 5th day of November. A. d. 1912. at 10
o'clock a. m.
And it is Further Ordered. That notice of time
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given 10 all persons interested, by publica-
ton Of a copy of this order for three successive
weeks in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, news
paper published in said county. before the day
fixed for said hearing. 81
Dated September 9th. 1872
By the Court. ID. o, MAHoNEY. County Judge.
II. p. Proctor. Attorney for estate,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
A Party wr1Hour A HOME

Platform conventions for candidates
of the respective parties met in Madi-
son a week since. There is little sig
nifcance attaching to these gatherings
except 10 make plain to the people on
what principles and claims the differ
ent parties make their appeals to the
electors for support. The ml:c differ
ence between these present republican
and democratic declarations is that the
former endorses the inequitable income
tax, while the democracy promises re-
peal of the same. We doubt not that
voters will consider that the paramount
issue in the state campaign.
McGovern and his squad refused to
recognize or give endorsement to the
national republican ticket or the plat
firm on which that party goes before
the people, custom as old as political
ethics. 1t is plain, therefore, that
there is no republican state ticket in
the field, and 70 self-respecting repub-
lican need feel a sense of loyalty or OBJ
legation to support the self-constituted
and over-righteous aggregation. With
what good grace can such ticket claim
support as republicans when they ac-
knowledge no higher party fealty?
McGovern deserted LaFollette at the
national convention for Roosevelt. 1t
is entirely proper and consistent that
he look to the Moosers for his votes
and support.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Minnesota Bull Moosers, defeated in
the republican state wide primaries,
have placed a ticket of their own in the
field. in order to assist in handing the
state over to the democrats. They are
threatening McGovern with the same
fate because he has refused to publicly
identify himself with them since the
national convention. Its great to watch
the political antics and cowardice of
the average officeseeker this year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
:OBITUARY5
JOHN HoPP

The death Of Mr.. John Hopp. which occurred
September 20 at his home southwest OF Firoqua
takes firm Vernon county one Of It's Oldest citi-
zens. He was born in Spornitz, Germany. July
q. 1870. and came 70 America in ls52. He lived
came TO this state where has since resided. In
1852 he married Odeiia Opheim Of Dubuque Iowa.
She died the same year. In 1864 be married Mrs.
Al "a Olson Of lansing, Iowa. To TINS union was
born three children, John Emma and Josephine.
He also had an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ella Sor-
dahl, all living with one brother Lewis The wife
passed awsy in 1907 Mr.. Hopp was member of
the Lutheran church, ! man of sterling worth to
the community. The last years Of his life were
darkened in that he was blind. Funeral was held
ct the home on the 23rd. Interment in Liberty
Pole ceLretry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Hon. William A. Jones of Mineral
Point, one of the foremost citizens and
business men of western Wisconsin,
died suddenly. He was longtime
member of the legislature and was APP
pointed National Commissioner of In
dian Affairs by President Mckinley.
This commonwealth can i'll spare men
Of the character and stability of Will
liam A. Jones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
IL. ISLAM

This longtime, well-known resident gave up
life at the home of his daughter, Mrs Cora Sar-
gent with whom he has lived and been cared for
the past two years. on Monday morning, at the
age Of 81 years and months. Funeral was held
from the home on Wednesday last al O'Clock.
conducted BY his pastor. Rev l. II. Beckholt, he
having been a worshipper in the Christian church
for quarter Of a century. Mr. Isham was a
native of Vermont. coming west with his mother,
two brothers and two sisters while young man.
The entire distance was made with an OK team,
and it may be, therefore realized, that they knew
what pioneer privations meant He was mirried
to Angelina Love in 1853 whom he SURVIVED by
only few years. Six children were born to them.
Myrcn Mrs, Cora Sargent and Mrs Geo. Carpen-
ter now living. Mr.. Isham was a modest, retired
man. respected by his neghbors who will revere
his memory and regret his passing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
-"Faust" tomorrow night.

j. O. Thompson bought a Slough
ton hay rack and Rock Island truck of
Chas. S. Slack & Company.
Anthony Trsveniek and L German
each bought Deering corn binders of
Chas. 5. Slack & Company, Monday.
Elmer Larson bought the Chatham
tanning mill with Dagger. Chas. S.
Slack 4 Company exhibited on the fair
ground, and Q. J. Buros bought the
Emerson sulky pillow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

1OINr RF % Fl, nj No. -.

To amend section 3 of article XI Of the eonsti-
tuition relating TO municipal corporations
and their Indebtedness,
whereas Al the biennial session OF the ieg-
islature for the year 1919 an amendment OF the
vas proposed and agreed 10 ~
majority y the members elect to each o. the
two houses which proposed amendment IS as
follows; -
Resolved by the senate. the assembly con
curing. That section Of article NJ OF the CON
stitution be amended 10 read,
Section 3 II shan be the duty OF the leglSla-
ture. and they are hereby empowered TO proNlas
for the organization OF cities and incorporated
villages and 20 restrict their power OF taxation
assessment borrowing money contracting OF
debts and l0aniug their credit. 50 as 10 pre- eilt
abuses in assessments ard TAXATION ana ~
contracting debts by such municipal. corpora
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

The article above was written for
last weeks issue. Since then there
have been ample developments to just
ify the statement that weeks and
months prior to the holding Of the ma
tional republican convention McGovern
and Roosevelt we're planning for con-
troll of that body and the complete over
throw of La Toilette. This in the face
of the fact that McGovern, who had
been trusted to head the Wisconsin del
egation, which was elected to support
LaFollette's cause in all possible ave
nues. What did he do? In direct OPP
position to LaFollette's wishes, and
protest from a majority of the delega-
ton, McGovern was the Roosevelt can
didate for chairman of the convention.
He expected to be nominated for vice.
president if the scheme succeeded, at
the expense Of LaFollette and his can
didacy. In return for this act of per-
fidy the Bull Moosers in Wisconsin, last
week, Endorsed McGovern for governor.
Zone good turn deserves another, !"
you know.
And the latest sensation in politics!
McGovern is out in long and labored
article declaring his support of Roose-
welt, Notwithstanding that he is the re-
publican nominee for governor. IL he
desired to be honest with himself and
the party he protested to be member
of why did he withhold this announce
ment till after the primaries? Why
did he not make that plain statement
earlier, so republicans might have an
other choice?Having joined Roosevelt's
clans he has neither a moral nor legal
right to attempt to gain an election
from the party he has deserted. 1t ia
his plain duty to resign. and if he fails
so to do the state central committee
should, without ceremony, kick him off
the party ticket. He is an imposter
and gained his nomination through base
deception. This is political crime no
self-respecting man of any party Can
condone. Through a continuation of
such tactics McGovern will seek to
unhorse LaFollette politically in the
state, as ne did at Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Sal Vet is the best preparation for
Kidding your stock of worms. Buy it
from o. E. Davis.
DIR. w. w. Hanson, Dentist, over
.. E. Davis drug store. Phone pa,
residence and office. 1-52w.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
STATE OF WISCONSIN, I
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. {

tCn
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
~ general election to be held in the several
towns, wards, villages and election district OF
the state Of Wisconsin. on the first Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday Of November, A.
D. 1912. being the fifth day of said month, the
following officers are TO be elected:
Thirteen electors Of President and Vice-Fres-
ident of the United States
A Governor in place of Francis E. McGovern,
whose term of once will expire on the first
Monday OF January. A. ID. 1918.
A Lieutenant Governor in place of Thomas
Morris whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday OF January. A. ID 1913
A Secretary of state. in place OF James A.
Frear. whose term of office will expire Oh the
first Monday of January. A, ID. 1918
A State Treasurer, IN place OF Andrew IL.
Dahl. whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. ID, 1918.
An Attorney General, in place of L. II. Ban
croft whose term Of ONCE will expire on the
frst Monday of January, A. d. 1913.
enth Congressional District comprised OF the
counties of La Crosse. jackson. Monroe Clark,
Vernon. Juneau. Adams and Sank.
A Member of Assem- bly, for each OF the coun-
ties of Ashland Barron. Bayfield,, Calumet.
Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Door.
Dunn, Eau Claire. Green, Green Lake, Iowa,
Jackson. juneau. Kenosha, Kewaunee, Lafay-
cite, Langlade. Lincoln, Marinette. Monroe.
Oconto. OzaulSee, Pierce. Polk, Portage. Price,
Richland. Sank Shawano, St. Croix. Taylor,
Trempealeau. Vernon. Walworth, Waupaea,
Wood, Waushara and Washington
A Member of the Assembly for the coun-
ty of Vernon TO succeed Lawrence Grimsrud,
whose term of ofie will expire on the first Mon
day of January, A. ID. 1918.
In accordance with Section l. of Article XII
OF the constitution Of the state OF Wisconsin.
and Chapter 665 Of the laws of 1911. the follow
ing Joint resolutions adopted by the legislature
OF tho state OF Wisconsin at the regular sessi-
ons of 1903 and 1911 are made part OF the fore
going notice. and are to be voted upon at said
election to-wit-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
mo. &c, A.
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. "a.

To amend section O. article VII, Of the consti-
tuition. relating to the salary of judges
Whereas AT the biennial session Of the leg
islature for the year 1909. an amendment 10 the
constitution of the state was proposed and
agreed to by a majority of the members elect
ed to each of the two houses which proposed
amendment was in the following language:
Resolved by the assembly, the senate con-
curing. That section 10, article VII of the
constitution of Wisconsin be amended to read
Section TO- Each of the judges Of the supreme
and circuit courts shall receive salary. paya-
bic at such time as the legislature shall fix. Of
not less than 81 5000 annually; they shall re
ceive no fees Of office. or other compensation
than their salary: they shall hold no once OF
term for which they are respectively elected,
and all votes for either OF Them for any office,
except d judicial ofiee. given hy the legislature
or the people shall be void. M person shall
be eligible to the Office Of judge who shall not.
at the time of his election, be a citizen OF the
United States. and have attained the age of p
years. and be a qualified eleetor within the
Jurisdiction for which he may be chosen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
WORK OF CITY COUNCIL

City of Viroqus. September "a. 1912.
Council met. Mayor Smith and Alderman Ne
lntosh absent. Alderman larson was chosen to
preside.
Accounts allowed: VIM. weleh S., +. H. OH
Ger 81 J. Mason "a, NJ. Harris 81. =. Mellem 81.
A. Below So. Geo. Griffin ST. s. A. SwegeF DC fuel
for city library season 1912 SlO7 IS, Standard OIL
Co. S66.9o, J. NJ White $3.50. fire alarm system
S.
Report by state hygenic lshratory on purity of
city water supply was presented and pronounced
safe
City Of Viroqba. October l. 1912.
Mayor and aldermen all present except Larson.
Minutes approved.
Accounts allowed: VIM. Welch S5.60 P Mel
ium $50, J. Mason S. NJ Harris 81. A. Below
81 % Geo. Stokes 81. Salaries: +. II. Rogers $50.
G. H. Clarke se0So. c. +. Powell St5, the Electric
Light Co. for September Ss9& n. II. Nelson 81. 40
Report OF city treasurer showed balance on hand
OF sf9i a. Found correct and placed ON file
on motion Of Alderman Mcintosh. NuEum &
Rabbit were instructed to build a concrete walk
on property owned hy T. T. Sandwich on Decker
street and Hillyer avenue.
Annual statistical report Of city library present
I'd and ordered placed on file Mayor Smith reap
pointed Henry Lindemann for 4 term et three
years. He also named c. c Bishop. city superin-
tendent to succeed Prof W. ?. Colburn
On motion council adjourned.
GRO. n. CLARKE City Clerk
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