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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
PASSING or DlyorED WIFE AND MorHER

Without rebellion or complaint. but
10 spirit of noble resignation, Mrs.
Martha o, Rogers, long-known and
greatly beloved by the people of this
vicinity, passed down the dark valley
Of the shadow Of death ard entered in
20 her rest in the early hours Of SatUr-
day, May "a, 1913 For the past twenty
SIX years she has been familiar figure
10 Viroqua Her deeds Of charity. her
life OF purity, her stanch ideals of right
and righteousness, her uncompromising
antagonism of sin, have all made her a
most useful, honored and respected
member of our little community. With
the psalmist of old it viii be said, Thou
shalt be missed because thy seat will
be empty"
Martha o. Ball WIS born February 8.
1858, in Lewiston, y Isconsin. She was
the youngest of nine children of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Ball Her childhood
was spent at the farm home where she
was born On August %, 1877, she
was united in marriage to Henry E.
Rogers. They came at once to Vernon
county and with the exception of ten
years have been residents of ViroQua.
Five children were born, Nettie the sec
nd child died when but day over one
year old. The other two boys and two
girls have grown toyoung manhood and
womanhood estate. Milton. the old
est, lives at Six Prong, Washington;
Mrs. Sadie Schroeder of this city; Ed
win of Lewiston, Montana, and Ruth a
member of the graduating class of the
La Crosse normal school. The follow
ing brothers and sisters of Mrs. Rog-
ers are still living: Mrs. j. B. MUIR
ray, Minneapolis; Mrs. John Carnegie,
Portage; Thomas, William and John
all of South Dakota. For the past Is
years, Mrs. Rogers has been faithful
member Of the Methodist church. She
was constant in her attendance upon
divine service, and the ministrations of
the church no doubt had much to do
with the making of her noble character
She was a charter member of both
the Regina Rebecca lodge and the
Beavers. She was also a member of
the Royal Neighbors. About Christ
mas time last, it began to be noticed
that Mrs. Rogers was failing in health.
About twelve weeks ago her complaint
began to take on a serious form ard
since then she has been steadily failing,
but rot confined to her bed until two
weeks before the end. The death an
gel withheld his hand long enough for
the wearied body to make all her prep
erations for the final parting. The be-
reaved husband and children have sought
to carry out her minutest wish.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Monday afternoon, the Metho-
dist ritual and service were used by
Rev C. E. Buffers, and beneath very
bank of flowers her mortal remains
were laid to rest in Viroqua' s cemetery,
there to await the resurrection day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

THE SUMMIT OF LITTLE ROUND TOP.
Here, scattered over the hills and
fields, are no fewer than GOO monu-
ments and tablets. Most of them are
of elaborate and artistic design, costing
all the way from few hundred to a
hundred thousand dollars.
The spot of eliminating emotions,
however, is not the dreadful field of
carnage, but the peaceful, beautiful,
national cemetery where lie,
Under the sod and the dew.
Waiting the judgment day.
the thousands of brave men. named
and nameless. On this spot, within
the great sendcircle of graves, Lincoln
pronounced that most wonderful of
orations. simple, brief. eloquent, elias
sic, heart moving that Grafton that
will live as long as the English IAN
gUage is spoken and whose closing
words are engraved on the great ma
tional monument which marks the spot
where ii was delivered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
SOME SCHOOL OBSERVATIONS
The Highs Issue Annual Entertain
ments and Suggestions

Very pretty was the little operatta
Cinderella in Flower Land, given on
Friday afternoon in the Kindergarten
room. Quite wonderful was the sing
ing of the little tots. A goodly number
of parents were in attendance and many
visited the other department also
A program was also given in depart
ments taught by Misses Albers and Cotf
land Misses Miller and BaIrhridge'
schools united in program. Miss Ma
honey had the dramatization of 4 story,
and Miss Suttle had an exhibition of
hand work. All rooms had showing
of hand work and the exhibit of draw
ing and work with water eolors was
most creditable in Miss Mills depart
ment.
The Senior class annual, "The Pipe
of Peace, issued for the firsc time in
Viroqua high school, is out, and is a
most creditable production. The Indian
drawings are the work of Miss Carol
fainter and are very pleasing. The
English is, in my estimation. of high
er grade than found in many ANNALS,
and the photography is up to date.
Another so good looking a school board
and faculty would be hard to find FL
naneing the publication has shown bust
ness ability on part of the Senior boys.
The last week of school year is here.
The teachers leave and all responsibility
rests upon the parents. The greater
part always rests upon you rather than
the teacher. Shall the law in regard to
using tobacco, as publishodias' week in
the CENSOR, be enforced? Ii is for you
to answer Are you inclined to be pes
imistic and think the world is going
wrong? Get in touch with our schools
in al their departments and with the
young people and you will become opti-
mistic.
In the high school are 220 pupils-a
clean, praIsworthy bunch, all aiming
to do something in life. Fine young
men and women graduates this week,
and to them our people give hearty
God speed. L. R. c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

All kinds of farm trucks at Chas.
S. Slack's.
Money to loan on real estate. Call
on ]. E. Stoll
DIR. Baldwin, dentist. second floor
Ferguson building. Phone 66.
-Ansco cameras at o. E. Davis drug
store. Price from 81 so to $40.
Appropriate books make the most
desirable graduation presents. Towner
has very large assortment.
DIR. w. w. Hanson, Dentist, over
D. E. Davis drug store. Phone pa,
residence and Office. l-52w.
Before you decorate your home see
Towner. He has anything you need
for house cleaning and decoration.
--Chas. s. Slack & Co. have Just re-
ceived another batch Of seven Great
Western cream separators. These fine
machines are sold on approval and war
ranted for five years to purchaser, each
buyer getting a certificate ofguarantee
from the Rock Island Plow Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
1868 1913
GETTYSBURG
Fifty Years After

y all the centuries. with their In
Vulnerable wars, there have been
few great. decisive battles The
world nas been full Of bloodshed
and carnage and the horrid rapine that
goes with war, but among the battles
innumerable there have been but few
that greatly influenced the worlds his
tory or decided the fate of nations.
Greasy in his standard work on the
''Dee.sive Battles of he World" names
bit fifteen of them between Marathon
and Waterloo, and of all that were
fought before and since those epoch
making dates none has been greater
or more decisive than Gettysburg.
The town OF Gettysburg is a peace
full little place. frightened and fresh
ened somewhat since the wartime. to
be sure, but only slightly larger than
then and not very different in outward
appearance.
Several things about the battle-ground
impress the uninitiated visitor. First
is its vast extent It embraces twenty
five square miles. YoG may ride over
it all day and not see it all.
In its monuments and its carefully
marked sites of interest 1t is the most
remarkable battlefield of the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

What & Sabbath Days journey?
About one mile.
What is the Meaning of Gerryman-
der?-It means the geographical ap-
portionment of districts to give pre-
ponderance to one political party The
nrsctice was begun in Massachusetts,,
md named from It's governor. Ell
bridge Gerry.
Who Was Termed the Mad Poet?-
Nathaniel Lee, an insane English
dramatist
estant Irishman, and one who cher.
ishes the name of William, Prince of
Orange.
Who was John Rennie?-He was
an eminent engineer, the son Of a
farmer, and born 1861. His greatest
achievement was the building of the
famous London Bridge across the
Thames, and which was opened in
1881.
In what States does Capital Punish
ment Prevail?-Capital punishment
prevails in all states except Michigan.
Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Maine.
1t was abolished in Iowa in 1872 and
restored in 1873. 1t was also abol-
ished in Colorado and restored in
1901.
WHAT is the Area of Haiti?-The
area of Haiti is 10,204 square miles,
or about one-third of Indiana. Its
population is near 100000.
What is the Highest Point in Wis
consin?-The highest point in Wiscon-
sn is Rib Hill, in Marathon county.
the Ocean Under Steam?-The first
vessel crossed the ocean under steam
III 1919. II was the Savannah, Of $50
tons burden, built at Corlear's Hook.
n. Y The steamer went from New
York to Savannah, Ga, and thence
to England. From England she pro
ceeded tc st, Petersburg, Russia,
where an effort was made to dispose
of her to the car. Failing to effect
the sale, she returned to New York
and was afterwards converted into
a sailing vessel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
sxxnu4xassrxcnuRTIs PROBATE
Esss.ssr ~ FERN TO be Held Tuesday.
June ). 1918

Essnes 81 Caroline Erickson = Hear
elzinz
Esssss Of Ole Peterson Skauglokker
Herr giaE1ns.
EskAse ef Martin Jackson-Applica-
tDp Ser administration.
Essase OF Ole Gulbranson Lieum -Ap-
piIrzlssz, FOR administration.
Assass Of Myra Hayes-Applieation
f0raaua1sssration.
EizeEse ez Albert Zabolio-Hearing of
Eaainsa
EsExsz 81 Henry Bohland-Applica-
aIs1snr szOsf Of will.
Eskags 81 James x. Rundahl-Appli-
xatjDs for proof will
Ess1esaf Edward Smith Application
for Ezzl settlement.
BszszS Of George Dingeldein -Appli-
lrskiag 81 i1ai settlement. June 10.
Xzszss Of Solfest Dregne-Applica-
fisn tSz mai settlement--June 10.
Ex1eZ Of Geo. W. Shattuck -Appli-
srsEInE ~ proof will.
Es2sas II 1ohR J. Fortney-Hearing
rlsfns.
EszG. Of euro Brendum -Applica-
tisz Fgr proof of will
Estste Of Neri Halverson-Hearing
rlxzns.
Essaks II faons Larson-Hear claims.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

do you want good farm cheap?
4 so Thayer can suit you.
Emerson gang plows on fall terms
at Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Another large shipment of goods
received at Tow hers Toe Store.
-Tuhus & Clark have just receiv. d
a full line of STANDARD tires in all sizes.
If you are looking for the best roof
ing, get the Regal, at Bekkedal Lum-
Der Co.'S.
Buy your screen doors and windows
now, before the flies get in your house.
John E. Nuzum & Son sell them.
Buy your films. and amateur sup
plies at Jasperson's and get an enlarge
ment made free from any clear film or
negative with each 81 purchase De-
veloping of films and printing will be
credited to your purchase.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Regulation Should Be Encouraged

Ben Nuzum is base bali enthusiast.
one who believes in clean games anc
clean players He has organized the
young men of Readstown for the sea-
SONS sport, a "Nuzum- Hunter" team.
In making application for position as
player, the applicant must sign an
agreement to abstain from the use. of
all Intoxicating liquors in any form dur
ing the day previous TO and during the
day of game and also to abstain from
the use of profane, vulgar or obscene
language during practice or regular
games. To leave all Disputes arising
during games TO the captain and mans
ger. and abide by their decision in all
matters pertaining to base ball.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

Foley Kidney Pills repay your conf
dence in thei- healing and curative
qualities. Any kidney or bladder dis
ease not beyond the reach of medicine
will yield to their use. Mrs. Cordelia
Copeland, Ardeola, Mo-, says, 81 had
kidney and bladder trouble for over a
year and 5 bottles of Foley Kidney Pills
cured me-" 1t is the same story from
every one who uses them. All say,
they cured me-" o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

Estate of John neutrality-suspicious.
for final settlement.
Estate of Lars j. Aalgasrd-Deter-
mining inheritance tsx-June 10.
Estate of Salvatore Lazaro-Applica-
ton for administration q.
Estate of Peder Johnson Application
for final settlement-June IL.
Estate of John Mulch, Jr-Guardian-
ship-June 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

What is Round RobiB7-A petit
ton OF remonstrance signed with the
names in circle to conceal who
signed it first.
What is the MaIthusian Doctrine p
The theory that the population is
growing faster than the food supply.
What is volapuk?-A so-called uni
versal language, invented in 1879, By
Johann Martin Sehleyer, a Swabian
pastor, and later a teacher in Con-
stance. OF the vocabulary about one
third is Of English origin. The gram
mer is simplified to the utmost.
Who was Alexander the Copper
smiths-A nickname applied to Alex
ander Hamilton by those who were
dissatisfied with the copper cents
coined in 1898 at his suggestion as
secretary of the treasury.
What is the Average Depth of
oceans?-The average depth of all
the oceans is from 1000 to 80 faith
oms. Soundings have been made in
the Atlantic ocean, ninety miles off
the Island of St. Thomas, in the West
Indies, which showed a depth of
2S,250 feet, or about four and one
half miles In 1S72-74, the ship Chal-
lenger made a voyage around the
world for the purpose of taking deep
sea soundings. and the result showed
that the greatest depth in the Pacific
ocean was between four and one-half
and FIVE miles.
How Many of our Presidents were
Church Members?-From Washington
to Mckinley, only three, Washington,
Garfield and Harrison, were members
of the church. All others were men
who revered Christianity except
Jefferson, who was not a believer, at
least while he was chief magistrate.
What Is meant by the "Devarica-
ton of ianguages"?--It means the
breaking of a language into two or
more separate languages. through
cccTuptions and other circumstances.
What was the Defect of the Julian
Calendar?-It made the year about
eleven minutes too long, and this ex-
tension amounted to three days in
nearly 400 years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
For lnyestment 81 ! I,me

Another trip to Marshfieid, Merrill.
LadysEith and adjoining agricultural
sections win be made, leaving Viroqua
on Monday evening, June ?, by J. W.
Thayer, in which all desiring to visit
the north central section of Wisconsin
are invited to Join.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
Gasoline Test in Boston
Makes Buick Look Good
STANDARD MODEL OFFICIALLY TRAVELS 24.4
MILES TO THE GALLON
Average Grade Fuel Used, and Car Bucks Head-on
Wind---Entire Run in Charge of Newspaper
Men Who Insist on Being Shown

Now that gasoline has doubled in price why not buy
the car that will run twice as far?'
That's the principle on which H. X Moves general man.
f<he Buick Motor Company Boston, conducting his
1913 campaign. Boston Buick Men made such noise about
what big things they could do little gasoline that the
newspaper evidently became skeptcal any rate on
April delegation, them j. j. Mcnamara of the Post
Murphy of the Herald l. Parker of the Christian Sci
ence Monitor and f. Mahoney of the American called at
the salesrooms with chips on their shoulders.
Model '25 touring car fully equipped and ready for
the road turned to them with driver who had
instruction other than to do as he told by his passengers
Tom Cotter Of the Jones Speedometer Company fur
nshed tested and guaranteed peedomeer and his assistants
attached the instrument
Every part of the carefully inspected Carbu-
raor magnetic gearing tires etc. found be strictly
according to catalogue specification with the exception of
small gasoline tank fitted to the dash and provisions cutting
Oil from the main supply tank any connection cabueter
After the inspection, the committee got aboard and
ordered the driver to proceed to the Peerless Company gar
age where gasoline purchased and tested with hydro
meter 1t was found to be l63l specific gravity.
They started out Beacon street Chestnut hill and all
around Boston on Commonwealth and when they stopped
speedomoter read H. miles, 244 miles the gallon
Assuming that most cannot average much above
~ miles per gallon H. Johnson, 'the difference be-
tween the 2mie hegalon Buick and 10 mile
other car $50 gallons per 10000 miles Such saving is
surely worth while
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
MAKE 1T KNOWN

If you have anything to sell or if you
want to buy something, try a want
adv. in the CENSOR. Nothing like it
to bring buyers and sellers together.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
WANT AID. COLUMN
For Sale

For SALE-Two registered bulls, one
l-year-oid past, one 3-year-old. From
register of merit cows Reasonable
price. w. P. Gorsline.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

PIGS FOR SALE Pigs two months
old, large enough to eat good. Price
S4 90 each, delivered in Viroqua or at
farm on West Prairie, about June 10.
Leave orders with NJ. S. Hiles, Route
2, Viroqua, or Lee HiIes. Phone 1913.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE Plymouth Rock eggs 50
cents per setting, at the County Asylum.
Make early application to Superintend-
emit Buffers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

NANIED-A girl TO 90 general house
work in family Of two. Inquire of. or
address Mrs. H. p. Proctor, Viroqua.
Attention, HorSemen = Ne take
pleasure IN showing you our PuRE BRED
trotting bred, and they are at home
know where to find them. If you want
to breed to a grade. come snd breed to
a PURE BRED and raise a grade of your
own. for they must come from the PURE
BRED, otherwise they would be scrubs.
Yours for the BEST horses,
4. NJ. MINSHALI-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

FoR SALE Good Yellow Dent seed
corn, Early Ohio potatoes. Inquire of
VIM. Webb, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE - My 3-year-old licensed
grade Percheron stallion, st. Sylvio;
one sorrel gelding years old. Anton
Larson, Westby r. 4, one mile south
of Coon town hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE-A fine farm near Westby.
If you want to buy, it will pay you to
investigate this one. have the price
so low that it may go quick. so you had
better write me at once. Soil is of the
best, good buildings, fine shade trees
and close to school. Address, Box 336,
Westby, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE--One three-butner Insur-
ance gasoline stove, 81 90, worth $40. 90,
in good repair. w. w. Wigginton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

EGGS FOR SALE Rose Comb, Rhode
Island Reds and White Orpingtons, 81
per sitting. l.. w. Nixon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

.norca eggs, 81. SO for setting of Is. In
quire of NJ. j. Jasperson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

dl @I4 per ION, eAVeIIeHI plump heaVy
seed oats IS cents per bushel: Oder
bruker barley for seed 81. 90 per bushel;
Minnesota No Is. yellow seed corn. 100
per cent termination; Wisconsin No. Z
seed corn 80 per cent, 1925 per bushel.
A limited quantity of each. Call at
West Prairie Gurnsey farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE One quartered golden oak
full length folding bed; cost $50 new
and is as good as new now. Going at
$40. Inquire of DR.. Baldwin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE-I have 500 Scotch Pine
trees from to feet high. Price 30
cents piece. Send inyour orders early
by phone or mail. Best time to set
them out is as soon as frost is out of
the ground. Phone No. 1864. G. T.
Forum, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

For SALE-My fine residence prop
erty and two lots in heart of city of
Viroqua. Chas. S. Slack.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

FoR RENT Pasturage for horses and
cattle, valley and ridge land; running
water; 90 cents per month for cattle,
one dollar for horses. Inquire of Jos.
II. Forum. West Prairie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

7 OR RENT -ConvientIy located resi-
dence. in good condition. Can be had
June 8. Inquire Of Chas. S. Slack &
Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28
For Rent

For RENT-Living room on first or
seco1d floor. Apply to Mrs. A. 0. Lar
SON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

What Is meant by the "Devarlca-
ton of ianguages"?--It means the
breaking of language into two or
more separate languages. through
cGcTuptions and other circumstances.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

What was the Defect of the Julian
calendar?-It made the year about
eleven minutes too long, and this ex-
tension amounted to three days in
nearly 400 years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-28

What is an orangeman7-A prot.
estant Irishman, and one who cher
ishes the name of William, Prince of
Orange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-18

RemariinS recently on the condt
ton of the Republican party. Con
gresham Frank l.. Greene declared
in congressional caucus that Re
pnblicans must get together under
such 4 policy of safe and sane pro
gross as would enable them to meet
the Democrats. He was unmoveably
opposed to Congressman Fordney's
policy of watching and waiting Tor
the opposition 10 make a slip.
Plainly it is time Tor positive act
ion that has a definite goal i'm view
and that goal the welfare of the
people as a whole. IL may be that
political parties have their life "a.
reers even as animal organi2a ions
do. 1t may be tina, comparison
between the political field and the hi.
illogical laboratory may be possible.
indeed. ii would be strange if a polit.
Teal party did not have its youth. its
prime, and its old age. But there
may he premature old age, brought
on by eNcesses in youth. by refusal
to gauge new conditions and face
them. Even as a young man may
loaf along to an early and useless OLE.
age. so political party may de.
slroy It's usefulness by adopting a do,
nothing policy.
Political conditions are ever chang.
ing. and these conditions are the en-.
vironment OF The political party. lust
as physical location creates the an.
Nlronment. a political party. then,
II Decay in The animal is The result
OF incapacity TO meet the more com.
pick conditions of the ever-changipr
environment. a political party. then
u 'he analogy may be carried out,
must be plant enough TO shape i,soli
To the new conditions else /, will be
destroyed by its being too Imyiel,I.
Ing.
Nothing stands still These either
Is progress or retrOgreslon. The Re.
publican party cannot afford to sit on
inc side lines waiting for lis oppo.
hehts 10 make some mistakes. Mia.
takes arc hnt the by,produci OF suc-
cess, and If the maker profits nv
them They arc only hnsks to the 9TH.
efs who arc waiting. Ii would he
better TIA, the Republicans were
making the mistakes. providing. of
course, that thny were doinu so
MANY Other things worth while THAI
he mistakes wculd fade into insig.
h'hcance. But one mistake il eaanot
MAKE unless IL wishes, 90 ncrirh by
lls own band aud that is To sit wi,l,
,o'ued hands ready 10 assume a
holier than thou eyes raised TO lea.
ven attitudes 81. AfI,ans alesscnrer