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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
is SORRY FOR REST OF THEM
MFR. Layne Makes His Annual News
Contribution

FRIEND MUNSoN: tits the CENSOR S
round mp" season, and / am pleased
to avail myself of the opportunity TO
send word of greeting to the many
readers of the old home paper. 1t seems
TO have wide as well as a large cir
culation, judging from its frequent
mention of readers in many different
parts of the country, and note with
interest that large number of these
are scattered along this western coast
from the Canadian to the Mexican line,
and each it seems is to be felicitated
on having chosen the very choicest spot
for home. OF course those of US who
wisely selected Southern California,
particularly San Diego. cannot help
feeling bit sorry for those who live
elsewhere.
We are having delightful winter,
mostly sunshine, with occasional rains
to start and keep things growing. The
heavy snowfall in the mountains has a
bracing effect on the atmosphere of the
lower lands, and causes some anxiety
TO orange growers. In some of the
more exposed valleys they resort to
'smudging" on cold nights to protect
the fruit. The smoke and warmth from
smouldering fires in the orchards ward
off the chill of the mountain air. No
damage has been sustained as vet in
San Diego county. Here in the city
the temperature has not been below so
above zero.
San Diego is having a fine growth.
The building permits for the year
closed reached almost Sc, 600, 900, being
by odds the largest percentage of in
crease over the proceeding year of any
city on the coast. And we are Just
beginning to grow. Preparations for
the exposition are going forward with
increasing enthusiasm, and the success
of the great undertaking is well as
sured.
Politically, insurgency is having its
day in California. Twenty-three amend.
ments, mostly freak" have already
been voted into constitution, and it il
yet in the green leaf. Boss rule used
to be something of bugbear under the
regime, but we realize that those were
kindergarten days.
1t is late for holiday compliment, but
| wish all the readers of your good
paper prosperous, happy year.
Yours very truly,
p J. LAYNE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
wen. Hardly. n Eiftx Years

Did you ever? No neverl Expert
enee weather quite as severe as we
had for straight ten days mercury
standing at ten to twenty all day long,
going as low as thirty-five at night,
and in many surrounding locations,
valleys especially, dropping to forty
and fifty. Notwithstanding this, the
sun has shone brightly nearly every
day. This severe weather has extend
ed to extreme parts of the country.
Everywhere travel, AZ been impeded,
railroads and tsaih operators suffering
intensely TO keep the world of traffic
moving. 1t is certainly time to bear
and forbear, because we are not mas
tiers of the elements, and the damage
to eil hind of business aud effort falls
alike c.. 'sies and individuals.
We must MAKE Tie hest Of the troubles
without complaint.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
Win Retain the Familiar Name

Inventory is being taken at Chase
Bros. store and on February first Chas.
E. Chase, who has managed affairs for
the past eleven years, will retire from
business. AT that time new firm will
take hold which is incorporated un-
der the name of Chase Mercantile
Company Melvin Chase of Viroqua
will retain large part of the stock,
the other parties are travelling sales
men cor nected with wholesale houses
of reputation. willard Chase, who is
well qualified for the position, will be
general manager. He is well acquaint-
ed with the business, having been con-
nected with the store for the past
three years, The reason of Chas.
Chase's retiremen is poor health, and he
expects to 90 west in the spring and
live on claim, which he drew on the
Fort Berthold reservation. In the re-
moval of Mr.. Chase La Fargo viii lose
one of the most congenial and thorough
men that ever did business in the Kick
apoo valley. La Fargo Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Miss Bessie Potts is home from
La Crosse.
Mrs. Frank Chase is visiting her
sister in st. Paul.
Hal Smith, clerk at Kuebler's store,
is laid up with quinsy.
"A telephone has been added to the
public library conveniences.
First half of January was record
breaker in Wisconsin cold weather.
To-day, for the first time since new
year opened, mercury is above zero.
Miss Beatrice McManamy was a
visitor in the city from Cashton, today.
Hans P. Larson is off on a visiting
and business trip to Rushford, Mime
sofa.
"A new supply of Sanitary" ls'1p
and lantern burners at j. Omundsoh s.,
in opera block.
Hear the Wheeler brothers in the
latest illustrated songs at the Electric
Friday and Saturday nights
Because of extreme weather, an
Dual meeting of Liberty Pole telephone
company was postponed to January n,
at one O'Clock.
Our ice dealers are laying in winter
stocks. 1t is significant coincidence
that ice and coal men should have
their harvests come al one and the
same time.
A new balcony has been installed
in the Opera hall, which adds greatly to
the moving picture part of the Electric
theater. good program will be given
Friday and Saturday evenings, this
week.
Merchant John M. Bennett wag in
town on business yesterday. He says
the pleasures and comforts of people in
his section are being realized this win
ter, notwithstanding cold weather and
mountain high snow drifts.
-Thos. A. Tolrud, erstwhile Viroqua
attorney, is renewing friendships here.
He brings good tidings from the YER
non colony at Belmont, Montana, Of
whom be is one. Says they are all happy
and prosperous and rot suffering from
cold, like we poor sinners of Wisconsin.
George A. Clements Of Pleasant
r.idge, returned from Rochester hospi-
tai he vas greatly benefited by his
operation and treatment and hopes
that the relief will be permanent. He
has but words Of praise for the great
surgeons, the Mayos, and their as
sistants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
What Has Become Of Him,

This is the particular season of the
year that leads US to ask what has
become of the old.fashioned man who
used to pay the taxes and buy the
winters groceries from sale of railroad
ties?" Yes where is he? Mostly. he is
milking cows and delivering cream,
bringing in tobacco that requires hay
rack to cart the money home. Still a
few of the dear old relics have found
their way to town the present winter,
so Buyer Boyle tells the CENSOR. But
they are pretty near souvenirs, SO scarce
are thew
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

The extreme weather since lam
uary opened inclined Hon. Philip Bout
fieur TO a warmer zone for the balance
of the winter, and hence on Thursday
last be left for Biloxi, Mississippi,
where he will join Mr. and Mrs. II. ID.
Williams, and there bask in the warmth
of summer Last year Mr.. Bouffleur
spent the winter in California, and
would have repeated the visit ex-
cept for ne long travel That he may
enjoy himself and return to friends
and kindred in fine health and spirits is
the wish of an acquaintance that is as
broad as the citizenship of Vernon
county.
In Philip Bouffieur is a gentleman of
the old school, coming from his lowly
home in Germany to the land of the
free, he has ever been a citizen and
neighbor hat every one may greet as
frierd. His extended r. cord as business
man il honorable as it is long, dating
froIa 1857, when he located at Spring
vile. and there he remained and grew
TO he estate of man and woman a
family of sons and daughters that have
brought credit To their noble sire
Mr.. B ufileur commenced life as a
shoemaker, plying his trade at Spring
vile soon after arriving there. Neither
Mr. Bouffleur or his wife could speak
Engl and their struggles we're UNI
der most unfavorable circumstances.
He frequently walked to La Crosse and
other places and carried his leather
home on his back. He many times work
ed throughout the night to keep his
promises of work, and this has char
acterized his fidelity during his entire
business life. In 1864 Mr., Bouffieur
bought the stock OF Merchant Bardolf,
and there he developed the business till
moving it to Viroqua few years
since. He went in debt 50, 900, but
retires with competence Of probably
fifty fold, honorably acquired.
MIR. Bouffleur never sought political
honors or local responsibilities, but they
frequently thrust upon him, IS for ms
lance when republicans nominated him
for the legislature, and he represented
them faithfully.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
An Old Mother Answers the Call

On Monday, at the family home on
West Prairie, one of the pioneers of
1850 passed away, Mrs. William HEAVIER
in, at the age of 80 years. She To-
Gated on the farm, with her husband
and family, where she died, in 1850
Was one of the first four families to
settle in that section
If we mistake not Mrs Heayerin and
Mrs. Lydia Cade of Liberty Pole, were
the last of the mothers living in the
county who furnished sons to serve in
the great civil war Mrs. Cade still
survives at SO, wife Of the late Captain
Cade
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
s.id o. writlen "a ,he Censor

+. s. Goodell, Huron. Kansas: eve
are 80 far on our Joui 7ey; came here
to Tom Decker's for short visit; so
far have had very pleasant trip and
we are enjoying ..ravel and meeting old
friends and relatives. Mercury four be-
low zero this morning (January p.
They say it is the coolest they have ex-
perienced in years. Talked with Henry
Purdy over the telephone; ne lives a
few miles from this place. We expect
to reach San Diego, California, the first
of next week, stopping enroute at the
Grand Canyon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Special attention ia directed to the
announcement of Superintendent Gard
ner for teachers institute TO be held
in the neighboring village Of Westby
Friday and Saturday of this week. II
should be the signal for a lively and
large attendance of county teachers and
educators hE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
: Congree ltional aid society win

-Congree ltional aid society viii be
entertained at church parlors, Thurs
day, 18th, by Mesdames Dyson and Col
burn.
Will Hammond and wife Of Poy-
Bette, are visiting in this community.
Mr.. Hammond has disposed Of his mer-
camille interests at Poynette and will
remove to the state Of Oregon.
Friday Of this week the committee
on revision Of premium list for the
coming fair, will be held in the city
hall Every member Of the ass0eia-
ton and all person interested in hay
ing an up-to-date fsir is invited to
participate IN the affairs Of the gather
ing. Meeting prompt at one O'Clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
Itis a Hummer

Despite the severe weather conditions
and bad roads the big force sale at the
old Lindemann stand by Roman & Felix,
is certainly a mid-winter offering of
merchandise that brings people from
near and far. 1t is an advertisement
for the town that counts business to
every merchant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
Declined Invitation % state,s prlson

But few men are invited to 20 to
states prison on pay That's the fate
Of George B. Fisher, however. On
recent civil service examination Mr..
Fisher was chosen for farm superin-
tendent at the prison az Walpun at a
salary Of $40 per month. He declined
the F1ositiou
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
Can Sow Get Rooks

The CENSOR is in receipt of, for free
distribution, quantity Of latest Farm
Bulletin books. The public is invited to
call at this Office and receive copy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
ROUND AND ABOUT US

A special session of Richland county
board of supervisors has been convened
to correct action on the road question,
the late regula" session having taken
arbitrary action, making the county in
eligible to draw state aid for highway
construction under the new law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Norton Anderson: II dread to leave
rae acquaintaGces and friends of life
time IN my removal from Vernon coun-
ty. have none but the best wishes
for them all My OBJECT in going else
where is to obtain better school facili-
ties and get in railroad town. One
can scarcely realize how. many draw
backs and embarrassments there are to
contend with in doing business off a
railroad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
CAN'T STOP PROCESSION
Tobacco Owners Defy the Severe
Weather Conditions

There is little new to give out re-
garding tobacco matters, except that
there is a procession every day, not
withstanding the rigors of awful mer-
curry numbers and bad snow drifts,
each day the highways leading to vi
roqua are literally used for that kind
of hauling. Every grower appears to
be anxious to make delivery of his
holdings, but the breaks are applied
by buyers, who are not able to handle
or receive faster than the capacity of
their crews and warehouse room per
init. 1t will be next April before all
can make their deliveries. From long
distances a good portion of tobacco
now comes. Victory neighborhood has
sent in many crops, and they are of
fine quality.
1t may be of interest to growers and
others to know that Wisconsin ranks
sixth among states in tobacco produc-
ton, and the value of the crop in 1909
was IS, S55, 033. Kentucky was first,
followed by North Carolina, Virginia,
Ohio and Tennessee, while Connecticut
falls behind Wisconsin by $500, 900.
Vernon county is exceeded in acreage
in the state only by Dane and Rock
counties, and as for prices, we are now
and have been distancing them all for
some years. Which means better quail
ity of goods.
But here is one that is sumner for
money getting. In this city, from
abouta fifth of an acre, Robert j.
Arnold delivered to Albert SoIverson.
January 8. his crop, which brought
$60.S6
Westby. Gays Mills and other places
are receiving their share of tobacco
and good crews are working. 1t is
most unfortunate for the places that
have warehouses that they are not
used
John Glimsdale of Harmony, delivered
to the American Cigar Company his
three acre crop of 5, $50 pounds. which
yielded in returns sos o. This s.. one
of the strong crops so far brought in
While not as strong as so's.e it is big
money taking. Ole E Lavold and I. +.
Grooming receiving 81, $50 for u acres.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

The farmers creamery of Cashton
has done a wonderful business during
the past year the best of any year in
its history. Nearly 100000 pounds of
butter was made there il 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Successful control of calf cholera has
been gained by DIR. A. s. Alexander of
the College of Agriculture VI the I'm
versitylof Wisconsin, through the use
Of an imported serum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

At annual meeting of Stark mutual
insurance company officers were elected
as follows: President, Edgar Emo;
treasurer. Ham Cowan; secretary, Van
S. Bennett. New directors, William
Dolen, Philip Appleman. Davis Mullen
dore. An increase of $3.50, 900 insurance
over last year is reported, on total Of
1852. 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Maeders orchestra at the Opera
house, Tuesday, January 30th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Just gentle touch Of the deadly
corn shredder affords G. l.. Cox Of
Manning, the joy Of nursing a manglsd
thumb caught II .he machine. A lucky
escape from more serious results.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

At the stock yards in this city, Fred
Eckhardt lost seven fat hogs by suffo-
cation. During the cold nights the
animals crowded together and upon
each other TO the extent that the loss
was occasioned II was found neces-
sary to station a man in the yards to
prevent this hog "spooning." Seven
porkers were lost in shipment by the
same party between De Soto and Chi
caRo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Charles Abbott of Hillsboro took
about II 900 pounds of tobacco from
four acres of ground. That's pretty
large dose to swallow. If accurately
stated it would mean, at prevailing
prices. about 81, 600 And that is soma
farming, we guess
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

We stand corrected In quoting Gus
Morterud in this department, last issue,
we made him say I'VE now have, in
stead Of as he actually said I'VE have
had" 1t was in conversation con-
schools; that first year teachers had
proven valuable in their schools who
had previously attended training school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
PERCENTAGES THAT COUNT
BloomingdaEe Creamery Has Another
Rich Year

Talk about gold mines and Standard
Oil returns makes Us think afar from
home. We have note on something as
good, nearer, and that is the stock and
returns held by patrons of Blooming
dale creamery, which recently held
annual meeting You can figure per-
centages for yourself. Here are the
returns: a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

William S. Oliver, Conrad, Montana:
81 look for the CENSOR as letter from
many dear old friends in Vernon, so
long my home. | have been blessed
with reasonable good health since
came west, and had a fair crop last
season,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Superintendent Buffers: "0ur big
family is snug AS bug In rug these
cold days and nights. We have no
trouble whatever, over ordinary wealth
er conditions, in keeping comfortable.
Patients go about the wards and every
section of the building in their shirt
sleeves, believe the asylum has the
most perfect heating system in Vernon
county. Our big family of patients are
all well and we are enjoying making
them as happy IS people in their unfor-
tunate condition can be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Captain Jackson Silbaugh, Seattle:
eve are reading the CENSOR with much
interest and trust that 1912 will be
happy and prosperous year for you and
yours, as well as all old friends in Viro-
qua and Vernon county"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
A Good Gathering Notwithstanding

n 0OOu SdtneTtnE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
EDITOR CENSOR: The Farmers IN
stitute held here last Thursday and
Friday, was largely attended by pros
porous farmers from far and near, in
spite of the severe weather.
We extend our sincere thanks to the
institute instructors for the work they
accomplished while here, and hope that
every farmer will practice what they
have heard from those able instructors.
The following had charge of the insti
tute: Superintendent McKerow, Mr..
Thos. Convey, Mr.. Stiles, Mr.. Ries and
Mr. Avis Malvin of this place. In the
evening the following program was
given at Months hall for the occasion:
PROGRAM
Song. Catch the Sunshine'-st. Cls.rler Choir.
Introduction of Speaker-Charman Entertain
ment Committee.
Speech Farmer" Geo. w. MeKerrow.
Recitation. Our Crops" Mound Ridge School.
Song. MY Little Sister Mound RIDGE School,
Recitation. Wreck Of the Hesperss" Mound
Song. Down by the Old Millstream Mound
Recitation. The vasabonds"-st. Charles
School.
song. Stay on the Farm St Charles School.
Class Rscitatiun. Questions and Anywers' st.
Song. 'oh, Hush Thee. Ny Baby"-st. Charles
Choir.
Recitation. "A Small Boys Troubles Hickory
Ridge School.
Recitation. An Aspiring warbl."-Hckory
Ridge School.
Dialogue Capable Servant idtory Ridge
School.
Recitation. When Tommy Speaks Piece
Hickory Ridge School
Recitation. 'Lasca"-Hickory Ridge School.
Recitation, Wanted to Trade"-Genoa Public
School.
Recitation. "A Modern Belle"-Gsnoa Public
School.
Dialogue The Jones Family"-Gsnoa Public
School, Good kight'-st. Charles Choir
Tafleaux-C,enoa Public School
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

After nine years service as rural mail
carrier at Stoddard, Otto Wodzynski
has abandoned the work, purchased an
interest in a La Crosse hardware store
and will soon move there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

c. B. IIoleomb, town of Kickapoo:
Game to this, county fifty-six years
ago, in the days when there was little
but poverty and pri9ation. have ex-
perienced not few severe winters, but
| think the past two weeks is king of
the long procession IN this respect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17
STOCK, FAkM AND DAIRY Jors

Erred Holak, who lives in Union town
shipped twenty-one fat steers TO the
Chicago market, which brought him
81. 500. They were corn feed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Col c. E Morley, January 6: "This
ID not circumstance to what the peo-
pie Of this section experienced fifty
three years ago this morning. 1t was
the morning following the arrival of my
father and mother and three children,
and every thermometer in the little
hamlet was frozen up, so that it was
never known Just how cold it was, but
it was nothing short of hair raiser.
We had desperate time getting here,
the day before, coming from Brewers
in Richland county. The snow was
three feet deep, and we plowed through
with wagon and team of horses: most
of US obliged to walk to keep from
perishing with cold. We halted at the
old Cowden place. three miles SOUTH
east of town to VAIN up by the roar
ing fireplace. My folks brought their
whole equipment OF team, wagon. house
hold effects from New York state by
boat to Detroit, thence drove through,
and hard trip it was, too.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Henry E. Anderson, the new young
farmer on the old Allen place in Jeffer-
son has. we are told, delivered more
grain to the warehouse in Virogua than
any other individual farmer the present
season 1867 bushels of oats and 1873 Of
barley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17


Westby people are rejoicing over the
opening of their tobacco warehouses.
IL furnishes employment to all local
people who wish to work and brings a
little army of outsiders. Every ele-
ment of business feels the stimulous of
lorg season of tobacco warehouse
action. Every town where sorting and
packing is done there is money for peo-
pie and public. Cashton is feeling
sore over the fact that the house built
there by business men some years ago,
will not be operated
The mercantile firm of Wrobel &
Pulver has been dissolved at Stoddard
John Pulver retires and Aug. Wrobel
continues the business.
The Hammer Brothers of Hillsboro
have purchased the timber on a quarter
section tract of land near Elroy, and
will soon commence logging operations
on the same.
A Fairfax, South Dakota paper re-
ceived tells of the death OF a woman
who resided at Ontario for third of a
century before moving west, Mrs. Mi
randa Chandler, aged SO years. She
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
C. A. johnson.
1t is stated that Sparta holds the
record for per capita contributed to the
Black River Falls relief fund.
Ontario Baptists opened two-weeks'
series Of revival meetings on Monday
evening. A number of visiting clergy
men win assist the local pastor in the
work.
After nine years service as rural mail
carrier at Stoddard, Otto Wedzynski
L AZ :.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

Managers of Vi-oqua creamery tell
the CENSOR that delivery of product
mas been very materially curtailed be-
cause of the cold weather. 1t is also
related that cream comes in badly
frozen in the cans, necessitating appli-
cation of steam and hot water to thaw
the substance from the cans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

The mercantile firm of Wrobel &
Pulver has been dissolved at Stoddard
John Pulver retires and Aug. Wrobel
continues the business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

It is stated that Sparta holds the
record for per capita contributed to the
Black River Falls relief fund.