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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
NO APOLOGIES WE'RE NECESSARY

EDITOR CENSoR.- Referring to the
article appearing in last weeks CEN
soR concerning the Fair base ball tour
nament. we wish TO explain to readers
OF the CENSOR that the so-called one
sided contest we took part in on Friday
when facts are knownl was not alto
gether our fault. We were engaged to
meet the Gays Mills club on Thursday.
On reaching the field, we learned we
were to play combination Of the best
players of Gays Mills, La Fargo and
Elroy. Knowing that we could not
make a creditable showing against this
lineup, we paid outa good portion Of
the purse offered in Strengthening our
team with hired players. The game
which followed. and which wewof, was
appreciated by fair patrons, the score
being close and uncertain to the last
frame, there being but one error charged
to each side.
The second day we found we had to
contest with lineup of the best play
ers of Ontario, La Fargo, etc. We de-
cided that, from business standpoint,
we could not afford to hire this game
won at financial loss, hence sand
lot" contest at a sand lot" price, so
why complaint Please do not think we
afe dissatisfied with the fair tourna-
ment, for we are not, and we bear no
hard feeling toward either the fair
management or clubs we met, but we
just want to explain why Readstown
could not satisfy all under the conditions
and still reserve the financial health
they have enjoyed thus far. Thank
ing you for passing this on through the
columns of the CENSOR, and assuring
you that the Readstown base ball club
is satisfied with their success in gen.
eral, and the fairness and gentlemanly
manner in which they have been treat
ed by the clubs they have met, we are
Respectfully yours.
READsTowN BASE BALL CLUB.
By Ben Nuzum, Manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
PICKING AWAY AT THE CROP
Light But Some Steady Buying of
New Tobacco Yields

Although almost under cover, vet
there is tendency to possess the new
tobacco crop of Vernon county. Buy.
ing has been very cautiously done and
operators are scarcely willing TO admit
the fact. The crop, much of it, is
tempting, and prices are also inviting.
continued wet weather has not been
conducive to early or right curing of
the crop.
OF buying and other conditions else
where in the growing districts the Ed
gerton Tobacco Reporter says: 1T
looks very much as If the big operators
would not be stampeded into early
buying of the tobacco crop this year,
whatever the little fellows might do in
the meantime. There may not be any
mutual understanding among the big
four to keep out of the market until
the crop is in the bundle, but represen-
tatives of some of them will tell you
they will not buy pound until the to-
bacco is stripped and fair estimate of
its value gained. Their decision, how
ever, will not prevents moderate move
ment by local dealers when contracts
can be made at present quotations.
Though their total sales will not figure
much towards the absorption of the
crop. Prices so far do not rise above
the ii cent mark, while good many
sales are quoted even lower.
The weather of late has brought
some warm days favorable to shed cur
ing, but three or four weeks of nice
fall weather are needed to help out the
late harvested portion of the crop.
Very few of the packers have their
last seasons samples ready for inspec-
ton and we fail to learn Of any sales Of
old leaf of Importance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The base ball team won three and
one-half inning game from the Viola
high school team here last Saturday
The game was called on account of rain
but the score stood 81 in favor of Viro-
qua.
Supt. Bishop attended a meeting of
city superintendent held in Madison
Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Brown visited the university and
attended foot ball game at Madison
Saturday.
First meeting of the boys literary
society will be held next Monday even
ing. This society will serve as train
ing school for our school orators and
debators.
There will be faculty meeting once
every two weeks during the remainder
of the school year.
The agricultural department has be.
gun testing milk from the dairy herds
which furnish the city milk supply.
A new fire drill has been inaugurated
for the city schools by which all stu
dents may march rapidly out of The
buildings on given signal
Mrs. Colt talked to high and training
schools this morning on the Panama
canal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Was Narrow Escape

TIE Readstown Tribune tells that
Alex Ristow, county highway commis-
sioner, had an automobile accident at
the rock spring in which the car. Ford
runabout, was turned upside down, PIN
ming him in UNDER it. Mrs. Tom Thomp-
son and DIR. F. S. fainter arrived on
the scene soon after the accident and
got him from under the car and with
other assistance turned it right side up.
Mr.. Ristow was only slightly hurt and
only small damage was done to the ma
cline. After the accident Mr.. Ristow
.rove the car on to Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
THEY RENEw SCHOOL DAYS
C.M.Ciark and Assistant Take Course
With Buick People

Buhbling over with enthusiasm, and
happy as a boy with big jack knife,
c. NJ. Clark. the Buick dealer, accom-
panied by c. E. NOwatney chief me-
cbanic, is home again from short trip
to Chicago where, he says, he had prov
en- to him once more that it's never too
late to learn.
Chicago, according to Mr.. Clark, is
some big town, and about the biggest
thing there, barring skyscrapers, is the
Buick Motor Company and their system
of standing behind c'aIers and users.
With the announcement of their 1914
models came the good news to Buick
| fans that all Buick cars should have
built into them the Deleo electric sys-
tenn of starting, lighting and ignition.
when | first got that word !" said
Mr.. Clark, II was highly gratified,
knowing the Deleo reputation for start
ing 100 times in 100, but | was doubtful
II IL could be as easy to operate as the
manufacturers claimed" However, the
Buick Company, following their usual
custom of doing things on large scale.
actually opened school for dealers and
their mechanics. so they might learn at
the fountainhead the why's and the
wberefores. This school was attended
by men from all over Illinois, Iowa, In
diana, Wisconsin and Michigan, who
followed every step Of the course with
close attention. Sessions started
promptly in the mornings, with brief
recess at noon were continued until
in the afternoons, and furnished a
splendid practical course in electrical
engineering. Everything -ss explain
ed in the clearest language, so that all
of US understood about ohms, kilowatts
and electrodes, and when the session
was over and we left for our homes,
everyone of US was filed with enthusi-
asm. for we found the Delco to be as
good as claimed, and so simple all the
user has to do, aside from leaving the
apparatus alone, is to keep the cells in
his battery full of clean water.
While in Chicago Mr.. Clark arranged
for line of samples of the new cars,
all of which, excepting the 6-cylinder
we're on display in the company's sale
room; and in addition to having a full
charge of Delco enthusiasm, he had
about 5000 volts of ginger n his
system over the cars themselves; and
''stream line bodies. closed-back road
sters, no vibration" and similar terms,
fell from his lips.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
WHAT OUR rEieasoRss AXE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns

Chas Staley made real estate trans
action in which Robert Butcher traded
his house and lot in this village for a
farm of 100 acres near Valley.
On September 20, 0zro Boldon and
Mabel Parish were married in this viii
lage by r. Williams.
Rev. and Mrs. Scribner arrived Sat-
urday from Vermont and on Tuesday
evening reception was given them at
the Congregational church.
DR.. F. A. Ferriter took charge Of the
Hillsboro postofiice. Two of the old
employees, Miss Wheeler and Henry
Shelton are still in the office, and other
assistants are Mrs. Ferriter and Mrs.
w. E.. Lind.
A deal was made in which Ed Sebra-
mex bought "a acre farm on Willard g
Prairie from party living in Oshkosh.
The price paid was 81, 200 and Mr.. Sc
branek traded his house and lot in this
village in as part payment. He moved
orso the farm,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Small Things of Life

Some folks in the world are forever looking
for the large things and never see the small things
of life. They are forever trying to hitch their
wagon to a star. So interested are they in the
large things that the little things are so nsignf-
cant they are passed by with contemplate curl
on their nose and al sickiy sheer upon their lips
1t is the little things in life that count. It is
wise man who becomes interested in the small
things of life. The successful merchant is he who
looks out for the small margin on goods. The sue
cetsful poutryman is the one who takes special
care of the small fowls. ihe best farmer is the
one who tends well the young corn. And so on
through life.
Little as some f us believe it, the small things
of life are the ones that affect us most The little
evils we guilty of are going to become binding
habits. The wild oats that we SOW are going to
bring forth multtudinous harvest of wild oats
Teach the child to guard well the small things
of life and the large ones will take care of them
selves. Teach him to take care of the pennies
and the dollars will take care Of themselves" I'm
press upon him the necessity of stamping out the
evils of impure talk the vicious and death-dealing
cigarette, incidence and number of these little
things and the way is easier for him becoming a
strong man and mighty power in his day and gen.
Grafton. -ONTARIo HEADLIGHT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
WHO WILL YOU HAVE roR PosrMAsrKR7

wish to announce to patrons Of the
Viroqua postoffice that am candidate
for the postmastership. ask the sup
port of my friends, and | will thank
them. F. H. GRAVES.
W. E. Butt will be a candidate for
the Viroqua postoffice. although denied.
Papers have been started in advance by
another candidate, who asked me to
wait till winter, and got my consent.
This is my busy month at other work,
outside, but | ask those patrons who
wish a worthy progressive, of good
habits, young, able and willing to work,
to sign for me and help me If you have
faith in me, and will appreciate it.
w, z. BUTT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Eve Generations Snap Shotted

Picture representing five generations
was taken at a local photographer s.
On the picture were Mrs. Fam Hokland,
age SO wears, great great grandmother;
Mrs. Tolak Olson, age 62 years, great
grandmother; Mrs. Bentenna Larson,
age 80 years, grandmother; Mrs. Albert
Medland, age 10, mother, and Eloise
Medland. l year of age, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Medland. The happy
family were celebrating the advent VI
reunion, Mrs. Albert Meiland and
daughter, who live at Vircaua, being
the only ones of the group net residing
in La Crosse. Republican Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
FIRE DESTROYS FARM HOME
The Residence of Mrs. Primmer on
Bishop Branch

Friday afternoon last, while she was
temporarily absent from home the
large frame house of Mrs. Artemus
Primmer, located at the forks of the
road four miles east of Viroqua, was
destroyed by fire, including q portion
of the household effects and provisions
There was insurance of $500 on the
building and $500 on contents. The
cause of fire is mystery to Mrs. Prim-
mer. there having been no FIRE in the
stoves after the breakfast hour, de-
struction occurring about four in the
afternoon. When discovered flames
were issuing from the upper story.
The construction was basement and
two stories above.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Store News
BY HOLLAND.

THE successful advertiser
4 makes his advertisements
newsy. He tells people some
thing they want TO know.
Some years ago. through a
political disagreement be-
tween o publisher in Phila-
delphia and a big advertiser,
the big advertisers page adj
vertisement was withdrawn
from one daily paper That
papers circulation dropped
Off tremendously within a
week. The women wanted a
paper that would give them
the news OF bargains, the
news that would save money,
The methods that are sue
cessfui in a big way will be
successful when modified TO
suit the conditions in a small
way. Bias your store made a
price reduction to get rid Of
odds and endsF II would In
terest possible customers.
Tell the news Of your store
to your public II you have
some particularly choice ap-
pies or potatoes. . new pat
tern In bingham. calico or
silk, a hind Of candy that
is especially toothSome. a
style Of shoe that win suit
the college boy or,the elderly
man who cares for comfort
rather .ban style. tell the
public Be specific and give
as many details Is your space
will permit. You can soon
make your advertisements
sought cut and read as eiose-
ly as anything ia the paper
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
BROWSING AFTER PARTY PIE
Three Petitions in Circulation for
City Postmastarship

Although the present incumbent IS
term does rot expire Gll next July,
there are already three active aspirants
for the postElastership Of Viroqua, and
petitions are in circulation asking sig
natures and support. The candidates
are Messrs. Or. w. E.. Butt. Editor
Frank H. Graves and VI N. CofFiand,
all worthy and weil-qualifed. good
party men, each believing that bis ser
vices TO the cause of democracy entities
him to honor and emoluments of the
position.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
BIacksmith loses an Eve

John Hanson, blacksmith of Bloom
ingdaIe. had one of his eyes removed
at Milwaukee hospital. While cut
ting some chicken wire about three
weeks ago. Mr.. Hanson had the eye
pierced by one Of the sharp ends of the
wire. He could not get theinJury heal
ed so he was forced to have the optic
removed. --CashtOn Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
ty.om the DesOto Argusl

A crew of workmen in the employ of
the Lacrosse telephone company are on
the ground reconstructing the old In
terurban line between this village and
Retreat, evidently carrying out the
plans made early last spring, which pro-
posed to give De Soto an up-to- date
phone service.
Station Agent Marks has resigned
his position with the Burlington here,
to take effect at once. 1t is not known
just what Mr.. Marks plans for the fu-
ture are. although it is rumored that
he will locate somewhere in the hard.
ware business. He is good clean cit
izen and De Soto friends will hate to
see him leave town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
One Trick of the Sport

The motorcycle races at the late fair
were won, but by another besides the
Henderson that came 10 behind. But
the ones that won did it by unfair
means. While the Henderson was still
at Lacrosse some of the other riders
poured water in the magnetic and, there
fore killed it and it did not have the
speed to hold the other riders even.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
PROTECT YOUR FEET

/ have just received a new stock of
rubbers and they are now on show at
my business place in the basement
OF the Bank of Viroqua. 1t is heavy
winter line and will give good service.
/ can and viii sell these goods much
less than any other dealer in Viroqua.
Come and see. HERMAN FRANK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Rummage Sale

The annual fall rummage sale viii be
held in the parlors of the Congregation
al church Friday and Saturday, October
10 and IL. Those having contributions
will please notify Mrs. l.. C. Boyle and
a delivery wagon will be sent for the
same. Hot coffee, sandwiches and
doughnuts will be served both days Of
fha sale
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

The old antagonists, LaFarge and
Viola ball teams, met in combat at the
Viola fair. Viola was conqueror, to
4, to 3.
"A pubic dance will be given at
Newton hall on Friday night of this
week by Erickson Brothers. Good or
chestrs, good order, everybody invited.
- Big volume of official business in
probate court on Tuesday. Attorney
Grimsrud and z. v Wernick we're
among the outsiders having business
before the court.
Near Ferryvill, while F. e. Rutter
and brother were out on a coon hunt
the latter was accidentally shot. The
injuries wNre believed to be fatal. No
late information concerning the unfor-
tunate affair.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
Notice to Water users

Patrons Of the city water works are
notified to provide themselves with q
supply of water on Wednesday, October
10, as the standpipe will be emptied and
cleaned on the following day.
By order of the council.
GEO, II. CLARKE. City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
lie Rising and setting Thereof

The hour for rising and setting of sun
during October is: Rise-0ct. l. 5:54;
Oct. Il, 6:06; Oct. p, 6:1S; Oct. 81,
$50 Sunset-Oct. l, $40; Oct. II,
ti.22; Oct. q, 5:06; Oct 81, 4:57.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Kinney Bros. of Richland county
bought sixty head of cattle near Gays
Mills and started to drive them across
country to their home. On the way siS
of the cattle died A veterinary was
called and found many we'll developed
cases of tuberculosis in the herd. All
of the dead ones had the disease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
wisconsin,s Great Hotel

The metropolis, Milwaukee, has a
great hotel, new and just opened to the
public. People of this section will find
it home place. Attention is directed
to advertisement of the same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Lacrosse county has offered $3.50 and
the farmers in the vicinity of Oualaska
have raised like amount to be used as
a reward for the capture and conviction
If the man who is putting mixture Of
Paris green and salt IA the cattle pas
lures. Several cattle that have tasted
the mixture have died.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
rnrIcp nnr no IRnsr

The PUBLIC IS NOTIFIED NOT TO GIVE
| Credit to my wife. Gtcte z scse On my account.
as will decline to pay any debt Of her contract
ing. BENT KJosE.
stoddard. Wis. October I. 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
rARM. srock ann DAIRY Iors

At La Crosse fair Mike Storer and j.
A. Doerr won premiums on their Du-
rock and Chester White hogs. Each
sold some of their animals to distant
breeders. Mr.. Doerr bought and brought
home with him fine stock-hog.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
BARGAINS m Taken Soon

For sale, the business block now oc-
cupied by Rogerson & Dahr Must be
sold at once. w. M. BoUFFLEUR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
ROUND AND ABOUT US.

Alga and Marva Shivers of Oily
have gone to Topeka, Kansas, where
they will take up studies in trade
school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08
A GOOD FINANCIAL SHOWING
Nice Net Sum to be Turned to Fair
Society Indebtedness

Matters connected with the late coun-
ty fair have cleared sufficiently to war
rant the officers in making the state
ment that notwithstanding Indictment
weather and other drawbacks, the re-
ceipts above expenses will be surpris-
ingly to the good. Last year there was
turned to interest and principal indebt-
edness about 500. 1t is hoped and be-
heved this can be increased nearly
double in payment over last season.
The showing as it now appears is sub
stantially as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

A prominent farmer, discussing hog
cholera, in the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat, claims as a result of many years
experience and close watching that
cholera is mainly the result of MANU-
triton, caused by feeding excessive
quantities of one Kind of grain only
He advocates spare diet and feeding
three times day, never giving suffici-
ent to satisfy the appetite, and says by
this course he has only loca one out of
many hundred in twenty years, whereas
his neighbors who fed more heavily
have lost heavily.
Eminent's Bess, member of a Jer-
sey family popular with Wisconsin
breeders. has broken the worlds re-
cord by producing in one year over 49,
1872 pounds of milk and 963 pounds of
butter fat, equivalent to l,l32 pounds
butter. The rev champion is owned
by Walter s. Pickett of Michigan.
Melvin Stafslien was over from Coon
! Valley and took home a young full
blood Jersey bull from the Geo. B. Fish.
Jens Davidson of Westby, recently
bought five head of fine two.year-old
Jersey heifers from West Saiem breed
er. 1t is understood the price paid was
$50 per head.
At Viola fair Geo. B. Fisher & Son
received sweepstakes premium for dairy
herd. Also seven first and four seconds
for Jersey animals. Ing Thorsgaard
had sweepstakes for his Hereford herd
and number of premiums on individ-
nal animals
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Chaseburg Touring rsil has been sold
By Graf Brothers to Lewis Ayler and
George Hausmer, who take possession
soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Chaseburg is to have a jeweler and a
barber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

De Soto Argus reports the death of
John Gamlin of Retreat community,
aged ". The end came suddenly, the
old gentleman having driven with his
wife to that village the Saturday prior
to his death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

The editor of the Ontarif Headlight
returned from a visit to his native home
in Tennessee. From his report of the
trip we are justified in believing that
the birds sing sweeter, the breezes are
purer, the leaves are brighter, the wat
er more sparkling, the people more
hospitable and religious than almost
any other spot in all creation. And
that's a nice condition of mind to cher
ish about ones native heath.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-10-08

Melvin Stafslien was over from Coon
Valley and took home a young full
blood Jersey bull from the Geo. b Fish.
err stock farm.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-09-05
CLOVIS WILL RAISE
BONUS TO SECURE
RAILROAD
Chamber of Commerce Accepts
Proposition and Line to tn.
cumcari is Expected to Ma
terialize Soon.

Cioyis. n. NJ. Sept. 5.--The rail-.
road committee of the Clovis cham
Der OF Commerce met recently with
u. y. Davis of Amarillo, "A ciNil ongi-
neer who represents railroad con-
struotion company and fnanOiera who
Will finance the building Of road to
Clovis, The proposition was thor
oughly discussed from every ooint of
view. The committee decided % au-
cept MIR. Davis proposition and IL Is
thought there VIII be- but little diff
Guilty experienced in raising the bonus
required.
The railroad Ia Ia run from Tucum-
carl ON the north Co Midland on the
south, distance OF geo miles, and
viii be operated hy well-known
transcontinental railroad other than
the Santa re.
Mr.. Davis was open ana above
board in an his explanations ANA his
company agrees 90 give sufficient
surety bond to guarantee their part
Of lhe contract
In the proposition submitted,
which was explained in detail. clovis
has everything 10 gain and nothing 10
lose
The engineers are 60 start out from
clovis and work both ways north aud
Fnuth, and the road is to he com
pletud between Clovis and Tncumcari
before grading is 60 be- begun on the
line running south 10 Midland, where
b VIII connect with transcontiucnt
al line.
The amount of bonus required Is
not TO be madc public at present. but
viii be soon, providing Tucumcari
and Grady also accept the PROPOSE
tion.
Clovis b. obligated 90 assist ln se-
curing "a risht of WAY 90 the state
hne, also 90 secure the cooperation
Of farmers In construction WORK along
the line.