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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
LANDMARK is FIRE SWEPT
OLD NICHOLS BLOCK DESTROY
ED SATURDAY MORNING
Flames Rout Four Business Firms and
Leading observation-disclosures
Ostrem Worst Sufferer

Viroqua has experienced her regular
annual big blaze, coming last Saturday
morning at four O'Clock, when people
were aroused from their slumber by an
alarm telling that the old landmark
the Nichols block, located in the CEN
trail portion of the city was doomed. The
ire had made such progress before be-
ing discovered that no goods were re-
moved from the c. H Ostrem store or
the Knights Pithias hall and club rooms
above.
From the three adjoining business
places on the south-Morrison' Jewell
ry store, Mrs. Norris millinery shop,
Miss Ethel Atwood's millinery store,
all goods and fixtures were carried out
and saved, though in somewhat dam
aged condition from breakage and soil
ed, by falling rain. By heroic and well
directed efforts of the fire department
flames were confined to the Nichols
block, and the sides and west end now
stand, though in valueless condition,
The large stock of general merchan-
disc of MIR. Ostrem and equipment of
the Knights were 60 distressingly
burned, flooded with water and be-
smeared with smoke and char that lit
tie salvage seems possible. 0strem
is the greatest sufferer by loss of stock
above insurance and practically thrown
out of business indefinitely.
Briefly the losers are: Will Linde-
mann. owner of the building, insured for
81, 500, above that loss unknown. G. H.
0strem carried 81, 1000 on a ST., 200
stock. c. NJ. Morrison on building and
stock sufficient indemnity to cover loss.
Mrs. Norris and Miss Atwood were also
favorably situated.
Cause Of fire is unknown, flames Or
iginating near the rear chimney either
in first or second story of block.
The Nichols block was one of the
landmarks of Viroqua, having been
built in the early sixties, remodeled
and rebuilt at different times. lt was
badly wrecked by the cyclone of 1866,
but reconstructed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Along Trim Back Home

Mr.. II. A. Mollet, the young man
who brought over the full blood cattle
for DR.. Christiansen's farm on West
Prairie, three years ago, started on
the return trip for the Isle Of Guernsey,
on Saturday, expecting to pass the
winter with his parents and return in
the spring. Guernsey is the home of
the breed of cattle carrying that name;
it is about six hours ride by boat from
London, and is described as one of the
most beautiful spots on earth; in ex.
tent is twenty-four square miles and
has 5000 population. Guernsey is
two-thirds the size of one of our regu-
Lar townships. Land there is worth
$1,000 per acre.
On TIE trip over Mr. Mollet expected
to have the company of John Tulloch
of Victory. who goes to Scotland for
the wfntpF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Adding Value 70 christmas Gifts

The joy of receiving Christmas gifts
is intensified huhdredfold when they
are attractively wrapped and decorated.
Stickere, cards, seals, tags, etc while
small matters in themselves. certainly
enhance the value of the Christmas
gift. They breathe sentiment. We
are again this year offering TO our sub
seribers limited number of Christmas
packages containing all these essentials
to the proper dressing Of package.
This package we present them with =
years subscription to the CENSOR. The
Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm
er and Farm and Home. All who re-
ceived the three papers and 226 souve-
mir cards last year, were delighted,
and are coming back for the same com
bination, all for 81 so to county sub
scribers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Special sale Of children's sweate

Special sale Of children's sweaters
at Rogers, very low prices.
December sale of chiIdren's and
misses winter coats. Get our prices,
Roger.
Bargains in dress goods this week
only, for 25 and 50 cents per yard, at
Rogers.
"A lot Of misses shoes, values up to
So. so, broken sizes, your choice at 81 90
at Roman & Felix.
Mems / buckle arctics 95 cents;
women's and boys buckle arctics 80
cents at Roman & Felix.
H, e. Anderson and family moved
from Jefferson and are now Viroqua
citizens, and welcome ones.
William Jennich, Alice Chasper of
Wonewoc, and Leona Heck of Dach
Ridge spent Thanksgiving at r. Som
merfeld's.
Keep it in mind that the annual
Methodist bazaar and chicken pie sup
per will be in Running's hall Saturday,
December 13.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. P. Proctor had as
Thanksgiving guests Mrs. Proctor's
three sisters, brother and brother-in-
law from Hillsboro and Hustler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Quigley,
newly married, are guests of Will
Clark and wife, the latter and Mr..
Quigley being brother and sister. They
are residents at Edgerton.
The new Syverson hotel at Westby
was opened with appropriate observ-
ance on Friday night, when a largely
attended banquet was given. The new
hotel ia credit to the town and it's
builder.
-Chas. Radick, proprietor of the
Sherwood Hotel barber shop, Green
Bay, writes: 81 suffered from kidney
trouble and used various kidney RENE
1ies, but nothing helped me until be-
gan taking Foley Kidney Pills. / can
truthfully state am row entirely
cured and owe my present good health
to Foley Kidney Pills" Sold by o. E.
Davis, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The team now has a chance. Nc
longer will our basket bah boys be
cooped in the small hail they have had
to use hereto fore. Through the kind.
ness of Ben Brown tn athletic associa.
ton has obtained the Opera house for
these purposes. The high school and
the town is greatly indebted to Mr.
Brown for the interest ne has taken in
the welfare of high school basket bali.
All we can say is that we greatly ap.
preciste his good will. The one way
we students and citizens can show our
appreciation of the efforts taken to adj
vance high school athletics is by giving
the team developed on this floor, your
heartiest support. Your fret opportun-
ity will be this Friday. December 5.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
AN ELEMENT o. SPECULATION
Bad Conditions Create Complexity in
Tobacco Matters

Continued wet and warm weather has
caused no little anxiety smodg growers
and buyers of tobacco Just what the
outcome may bring is questionable.
Some profess to believe that conditions
are not unfavorable, while others think
there is serious damage to fear ahead.
Certain, the long continued spell is I'M
usual, and it is an element to reckon
with.
In moderate quantities bundle tobacco
has been coming to market for delivery
on contract, Bekkedal warehouse taking
the large portion. There twenty FIVE
sorters were put to work or Monday
Eckhardt and Mcintosh houses expect
to open next Monday.
A good per cent of farmers have re-
moved all or portions of their crops
from the poles ard See using all obtain
able help to strip and bundle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
IA Oniet Thanks Dav

Viroqua community passed quiet
and restful Thanksgiving. Most of the
day all business was suspended and
the time given to old.fashioned visiting
among relatives and neighbors, with
the usual turkey stuffing.
In the evening the usual religious
union services were conducted at the
Methodist church, and they were we'll
attended. Rev. Bayne, Congregational
pastor, delivered the sermon, which
was highly interesting and instructive,
dealing with bible and world history
and Astounding in noble thought and in
SEPARATION for future betterment Of our
country.
At the Opera house large party of
young people made merry in social
dance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
THINKS PROSPECT is BRIGHT
Favorable Conditions viii Bring Ag.
ricultural School to Vernon

Prof 7. G Brown passed Thanks
giving at Richlsnd Center ard Madison.
While in the capital city he interviewed
state authorities who will have the To-
eating of agricultural schools under the
new law, lying before them the propo-
sitions looking to a school for Vernon
county. Prof Brown is very confident
that the action taken by our county
board, and if favorable location is Sc
cured, that one of the three agricultur-
al schools contemplated 70 be establish.
ed this year can be secured here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
His Formal Opening

Next Friday, from 10 to 4 o'clock, S.
B. Lillis invites the ladies and gentle
men of Viroqua and vicinity 10 cali and
inspect his new store in the Tate block.
His jewelry and silverware stock is
brand new and up-to-date and larger
than ever. New mahogany wall and
show cases of the latest design, lend
an artistic touch to his place of bust
ness of which he may well be proud.
He has also installed large modern
safe to shelter his increased stock.
No sales will be made during his form
al opening; he wants you all to call and
become better acquainted. Carnations
for the ladies; cigars for the gentle
men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Heavy Personal Damage to Boy

Damages to the extend of SO, 500
were awarded by jury in Lacrosse
circuit court on Tuesday, to Louis
Pennell of De Soto, injured in a device
Rumely products company on exhibit
at the Inter State fair at Lacrosse in
September, 1912 Case will be appeal
ed. The plaintiff, minor, was injured
in farm machine at the fair, suffering
a comminute fracture OF one arm,
which, doctors testified, would be per-
manentiy weak
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Weather Unusual and Dismal

A :IIorS dreary. sloppy and unhealthy
fortnight OF weather has not prevailed
for years than that just passed The
sun has scarcely shown on this section
of county during these two weeks.
So warm has it been that vegetation
has taken new start. Grass is green
and growing fast, buds on the trees
sprung anew, strawberry vines spread
ing. But suddenly these conditions
must change. Most any old swap will
be preferable to the dreariness, clouds
and rain that have been with US so
long.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Notice Of Annual Meeting

Viroqua lecture and entertainment
course association will hold annual meet
ing in directors room of the Bank of
Viroqua on Friday evening of this week
to elect officers and arrange for the
seasons course. Everybody is expect
ed to attend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
c. A. r.. Election and Luncheo

G. A. r. Election and Luncheon
The Grand Army boys held election
at their quarters Monday evening fol-
lowed by spread at Running's restau-
rant. Officers chosen:
Commander--C. f. Morley
Senior-V ice-H. c. Gosling
Viee-Theo. Gorreli
Officer Day-0. r. Hill
Chaplan-Luther H. Glenn
Quarter MASTER. w. Brown
Sergeant. H. Tate
Guardian-F. B. Girdler
Adiutant-James w. Gilman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Ready To Buy Furs

Sam Gross. the Vifoqua junk and iron
dealer, is now prepared TO buy furs anc
pay the highest market price for the
same. Persons having such for sale
should call at his residence near the
creamery, where they will be examined
and purchased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Pathetic Women Assemble

La Crosse district Relief Corps con-
yention is in session in this city as the
CENSOR goes topress today. Delegates
are here from towns in the counties
composing the district, Mrs. Gordon,
department president, is present and
will also inspect the local corps
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

The poultry products of the state Of
Missouri amount to about $48. 900, 600
annually while Wisconsin produces only
50, 900. 600 Wisconsin is better adapt
ed to poultry raising than Missouri, so
there is a 500. 900. 900 opportunity open
to our people Of which they should
speedily take advantage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
Dc From HIis Inillries

John Sullivan, the railroad hand who
was recently shot by fellow work
man at De Soto, die0 in Lacrosse
hospital, The perpetrator Of the crime
has not been captured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
RinoIEs ON the Phone

Just received nine car loads of coal
of the best grades; can supply any
want. Call US up and let as have your
order. Quick delivery.
3, II, OFFICER, Phone Sc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

No hunting or trapping allowed on
lands owned by me in the town of JEFF
ferson, known as the Coe lands. See
section 4565d, game laws of Wisconsin.
H. j. SUTTLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
WANT WAREHOUSE HELP

Next Monday we open our tobacco
warehouse for the seasons run. Per-
sons desiring employment may make
application before ron day of opening.
FRED ECKHARDT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
the COMPLETE FIGURES FOR IT ALL

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

Cheesemaker Good was in from Brush
Hollow on Monday. The factory closed
on Sunday, after good seasons run.
Bishop Branch closed some weeks ago;
also Star Valley. Ross is still in opera
ton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

)atia wed Personal Proper Is Tax Fraok.
iin 2441s Cocoa ga. HinsDor0 g772
Kiekapo0 ig.e5 sterling s. Is UniOn Ii76
Wheat}and 2 - Viroaua city 65I ., -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

Furs Wanted
/ will pay highest market price for
your furs Bring them to
j, NJ, BENNETT, Budd, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

Erroneous Tax Certificates. Christian
IS. Coon 2as. Genoa 81 Hflsboro
lAf7s hltkago0 ] u. Stark 23 So ster-
ling 7.55 De Soto village 1909 sel Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-03

C. E. Ward, Glendive. Montana
1--WE are having the finest weather here
that have ever experienced. Farm
ers are still blowing 1t is a fine warm
day today, (Nov. % To show how
nice it is am sending you my photo
taken this afternoon IN front of my
house by my little boy Roland with his
Mandels camera while | was reading
in the shade after dinner"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
SENATE GUSTS ARCHIBALD
BY VOTE OF ST TO 8
Jurist Is Removed From Commerce
Court and Forbidden Ever Again
to Hold Office.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Eobert w.
Archibald of Scranton, Pa, for twenty
nine years an occupant of judicial po-
sitions upon the Pennsylvania state
bench, the federal district bench and
the United States commerce court,
was adjudged guilty on five out of
thirteen counts brought against him
charging high crimes and misde-
meanors," by the United States SEN
ate on Monday.
On the first count only five of the
Y senators voting supported Arch
bald. He was by resolution of the SEN
ate removed from his high Office and
forbidden ever to hold an Office Of
profit or honor under the United
States government. Officials have
been impeached before but never has
such humiliating punishment been
meted out by the senate of the Unit
ed States.
Judge Archbald's wife watched the
voting on the thirteen counts from the
senate gallery.
The charges against Archibald were
all based on his desire to acquire sud-
den wealth while in office and were
based chiefly on accusations Of Sc
curing money indirectly from indi-
viduals or corporations who had legis-
lation pending before him. They were
originally brought to Washington by
William P. Boland of Scranton. Pa,
where Archibald formerly was United
States district judge. Boland asserted
that he had been ruined in business
by corrupt acts Of Archibald on the
bench.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
ADDED GAME LAWS ASKED
Game Warden's Report to Governor
Demands Further Conservation
of Fish and Birds.

Madison.-The needs Of the state
fish and game department and de-
sired legislation are set forth in the
annual report of State Game Warden
John A. Sholts, submitted to the gov
ernor.
The following laws are proposed:
To enable the department to gather
accurate statistics about fish and
game actually taken in the state;
prohibition of sprigg shooting in eV-
cry state; prohibition of set or snag
lines or hooss in inland waters; pro-
hibitiOn Of dynamite in taking fish;
authorizing the warden or deputies
to arrest anyone interfering with Off
GERS making arrests or in handling
prisoners in custody; establishing
state preserves or game farms for
propagation of wild animal life; use
of all moneys received for hunting
licenses for conservation and propa-
cation purposes.
The total receipts of the depart
ment in 1912 were S185, 100.1S; ex-
penses, $125, 055.29; receipts from
the 598 seizures, $2,S032S; fines i'm
posed, $15,886; costs imposed,
$3,23360; warden's fees collected,
$907.37; cases of violations in court,
907.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
MAY BUILD MODEL SCHOOLS
Erection Of Blu Idings in Wisconsin
Rural District Considered by Rus
sci Sage Foundation.

Madison.-The division of educa-
ton Of the Russell Sage foundation
of New York may establish a few
model rural schools Y Wisconsin. Ev-
cry member of the legislature has re-
ceived booklet from the foundation
giving a comparative study of the
public school systems in the forty
eight states. The report shows that
for every 500 of wealth in Wiscon-
sin, 81 cents goes for schools; Hi
nois, 20 cents; Minnesota, so cents,
and Oklahoma, which has the largest
proportion, rs cents. The report
shows that it costs 16 cents each day
for one days schooling for one child
in the state of Wisconsin, as com
pared to % cents in Minnesota, %
cents in Illinois and in South Caro-
lima, which has the lowest percent
age, cents for each child. The re-
port shows that 80 per cent OF the
people in the state of Wisconsin are
illiterate; 3 per cent in Minnesota
and 81 in Illinois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
PERIL Is SEEN IN
BIG MONEY POWER
Chicago Banker Asserts CentraliZa
ton Is Public Menace-Says 1t
Has Gone Too Far.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-George NJ.
Reynolds, president of the Continen-
tai and Commercial National bank of
Chicago, told the Pujo committee that
there existed money concentration
which was a menace to the nation,
and voiced his disapproval of the vot-
ing trust method Of bank control OBJ
served in the cases of the Bankers
Trust company and the Guarantee
Trust company of New York.
Mr.. Reynolds said that he knew OF
the trend toward concentration of
money and credits" and that he
thought 1t a dangerous thing.
Il am opposed to the concentration
of any sort of power" he said. Il be-
lieve that concentration to the point
it has already gone is a menace. In
saying that I do not wish to sit in
judgment on the men who hold that
power"
Mr. Reynolds said he was opposed
to the principle of interlocking direc-
tors in potentially competing con-
Germs, and that he had adhered to that
principle throughout his banking ca
reer.
Mr.. Reynolds could not make any
specific recommendation as to remedy
ing the concentration of money and
credit, but was sure the prevention
Of interlocking directors in competing
concerns would have a good effect. Mr.
Reynolds said he believed that com
petition was not dead" but he be-
lieYed banking would De improved By
a return to competitive conditions.
Il am in favor of the utmost regu-
lation and publicity he said.
Mr.. Reynolds testified that the CAPT
tai of his bank was $21, 100000 and its
surplus 100000. The average de-
posits were $181, 100000. An affiliated
trust company, he said, had capital of
100000, surplus of S1,500,000 and
deposits of $25.00O,0 900. An affiliated
savings bank, he said, had $1,000, 200
capital and the same amount in sur
plus, with deposits OF about $4,000,
600.
Of resources of about $780, 0O 600 in
the national bank, he said, about
$130,000,000 was out on commercial
paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
ANDERSON NAMED
FOR EKERNS PLACE
Gov. McGovern Appoints New
Insurance Commissioner.
EKERl STILL HOLDS OFFICE
Indicators of Contest in Senate on
The Confirmation of Anderson's APP
pointment-Canvass Shows a Prob
able Majority Against.

Madison.-Goy. McGoyern has an
nounced the appointment of Louis A.
Anderson as state insurance commits
sioner to succeed H. L. Ekern, re
moved. Mr.. Anderson has been &C
tuary Of the state insurance depart
ment for six years. He is a Nor
wegian.
The message of Gov. McGovern
naming Anderson was received by the
senate without comment and because
of a senate rule the matter was laid
over two days for voting Indica-
lions are that when the senate comes
to vote on the appointment contest
will result and canvass of the sena-
tors on the question shows a major
ity against the confirmation
Friends of the governor declare
that if the senate rejects Mr.. Ander-
sons appointment Cow McGovern
will keep on sending his name in as
long as the legislature remains in
session and then, if no confirmation
is finally obtained, will make the ap-
pointment as an interim appointment.
Mr.. Ekern is still on duty in the
office of the insurance commissioner
and his friends say he will remain
there until forcibly dispossessed.
There Will probably be no movement
taken for the election of Mr.. Ekern,
at least until after the senate action
on the Anderson appointment is
taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-23
REFINING HEADS
ASK FREE SUGAR
Leading Men of Industry Before
House Committee.
FIGHT OUT TARIFF ISSUE
Testimony Differs, Some Seeking to
Retain Part of Duty to Protect
Business From Foreign
Trade.
FIGHT OUT TARIFF ISSUE

Washington, Jan. 17.-At the Wed
hesday hearing before the house ways
and means committee on the tariff,
sugar refners, beet sugar men, wine
producers and others, appeared in
force to fight out the issue.
Nothing in the committees exami-
nation Of the varying shades of sugar
rate views indicated any weakening
Of the Democratic tentative plan for
action by the house at the coming
extra session of congress.
Some of the leading men in the
sugar industry were present. Edwin
H. Atkins, the president and act
ing head of the American Sugar Re
fning company, proposed moderate
reduction in the sugar tariff.
Witnesses from California, Colora-
do, Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan and
other states were present to fight for
tariff protection for American beet
sugar interests. R. E. Milling Of Frank
lin, La, pleaded for tariff bars to
avert the death knell of the sugar in
dustry Of that state.
T. G. Palmer of Chicago urged the
committee to make rate of two cents
a pound On raw sugar or to leave the
tariff as it stands. He said that 81
per cent. Of all the beets grown in this
country were raised by $4,000 or 1907
600 Independent farmers, all of whom
were directly interested in the tariff.
Isn't it true" Mr.. Palmer was
asked, that the beet sugar companies
in Michigan are in a combination?
NO" he said, the Michigan Sugar
company has six plants.
At the tariff ways and means com
mfttee on Wednesday the Waltham
Watch company, alleged to be in the
so-called watch trust" and said to sell
its products cheaper abroad than in
the United States, was under fire.
E C. Fitch of Waltham, Mass, was
on the stand and his examination
brought about several lively tits with
the members of the committee.
Fitch, testifying that the company
could manufacture watch dials cheap
er than he could buy them abroad,
said the Waltham Watch company was
originally capitalized at S5000,0O0;
that it reorganized with a capitaliza-
ton of s12,000000, tangible assets of
5000, 900 with patents and good will
worth S2,975,00O
Don't you compel wholesalers to
sell at a certain price to retailers p
asked Representative Rainey.
I'VE try to, but don't always sue
coed.