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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
A Little Journey in no,,hle Quick

A Little Journey in Double Quick
While making hurried round of the
west part Of the county on day 3 run,
the writer was impressed with the fine
improvements to be noted throughout
the farming sections, especially in the
school buildings and public highways.
or the villages visited on the run,
Chaseburg appears to be a leader in
material things. The new Wrobel store
in that village, built in the new section
OF town, is certainly a credit to the
owner and community. But when we
talk of up-to dateness, Russell 3. Hoyt,
in the old portion of the town, has out
done the best of Vernon county mer-
chants in his aspirations to be a top
notcher. His new store, constructed
of concrete and tile, vapor heated, cleo
trio lighted with his own plant, in finish
of salesroom, front and general arrange
ment, easily leads any mercantile es-
Enlistment in the county. At Victory,
too, the signs of progress are manifest
with Chairman Alex Tulloch. He has
nearly completed store building 66x66,
concrete basement and in third story
will have a large public hall. Here,
the depot has been relocated, much to
viz NtbRNhtoAnSNiSls VI tiAiEEtlcy DCiik GC-
moved considerable distance south of
the village. From Genoa to De Soto,
work on the Burlington re-tracking is
going vigorously on, and not little of
the distance it involves the wagon
road, causing travel thereon to be diff
cult. At Coon Valley. Chaseburg and
Genoa, apple buying and shipping was
engaging attention Of business men and
farmers. At Chaseburg, R. B. Hoyt
was packing his thirteenth carload,
and in Genoa, Lattimer & Sons were
shipping their twelfth car. Here also,
the state fish car was stationed and a
carload of small bass were being taken |
from the Mississippi to deposit at var
ious hatcheries in the state.
The west half Of the county is rolling |
in abundant crops this year, their peo-
pie are buss and happy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Heavy Ere Loss

On Monday night the barn and silo OF
Eugene Sullivan, three miles northwest
of Ontario were burned. 1t appears
that lantern exploded and caused the
fire. G. A. Ward was throwing hay
down and when he noticed the fire the
hay was ablaze. He burned his arms
very severely in fighting the fire but
was unable to extinguish the flame. A
new buggy, the stock and few small
implements were saved. The new silo,
grain just threshed and all hay and feed
stnt<<, buggy, binder, cream separator
and other machinery and implements
were destroyed.
This was partially covered with in
surance. Friends started a subscrip-
ton list and several hundred dollars
were secured. Ontario Headlight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
DEMONSTRATION PICNIC
WILL BE HELD ON COUNTY
ASYLUM FARM
Farmers and Their Families are Invit-
ed TO Make il a Holiday-Abie
Speakers TO Be Present

Fifth annual farmers picnic and crop
demonstration meeting at the county
asylum farm under the auspices of the
College of Agriculture and the county
officials will take place on Thursday,
September %. Each family that at
tends is expected TO bring a basket
lunch TO eat on the lawn of the instltu-
ton at noon Coffee will be served tree
to visitors by Supf~ Buffers and as
sistants.
The lectures, illustrated by actual
field tests with growing crops on the
county farm will be given By Prof. C.
P. Norgord of the agronomy depart
ment of the college of agriculture upon
such subjects as crop rotation. weed
eradication, preparation of the soil,
care and selection of pedigree grains
ard corn, the proper use of farm man
ure and alfalfa culture.
Besides the talks by Mr. Norgord,
discussions on breeding, care and man.
agement of poultry fer egg production
will be led by Prof. James G. Halpin
of the poultry hus5andry department.
The preparation of the laying flock for
winter and the raising of young chicks
will also be touched unon by Mr.. Hal
pin
BY means of Incorporation Of neigh
boring farmers it has been made posi-
bic to compare different varieties of
standard seed corn as to termination.
stand, rate of growth, date of maturity
and yield The right distance apart
to plant corn for best results and the
number of kernels in hill have also
been tested at the county farm.
Every farmer ws5 s wide awake and
realize the importance of keeping
abreast of the times should not fail to
be present at the meeting, where the
results of these experiments will be
gone over in detail by Prof. Norgord
Anyone who has question to ask may
feel free to speak up in meeting
This meeting is for the farmers and
their friends. and needs the support of
every rural family in the vicinity.
The county farm experimental fields
have received special care from Supt
Buffers and his assistants everything
is in fine shape, and the best demon
stration meeting ever held here is an
ticipated. Last year there we're 500
people'at the meeting, and it is hoped
that double that number may ''feel the
cali this year and be or hand TO see
and hear the good things.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Sa0es Labor and Stops Accidents

back; next go around to the other end
of the whiffietree and hitch the tug,
return halfway and hitch the hold-back.
All this must be done to secure safe
movement of buggy if the horse moves
either forward or backward, while with
the Safety Shaft Hitch either tug
hltched, at one act, secures movement
of buggy as far as horse moves.
Mr.. Hyde has placed the right of
manufacturing and jobbing his ingenius
invention with large manufacturing
houses. The added stimulus of their
improved facilities for advertising and
distribution will undoubtedly soon bring
it into general use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
BoLsTAD-RuRK

DR.. Hamilton A. Bolstad and Miss
Hettie E Rusk were united in marriage
at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs.
NJ. G. Nichols, last Wednesday after
noon, Rev. Bayne, Senior, performing
the ceremony. 1t was a quiet and I'M
pretentious affair, relatives and a few
girl friends of the bride being present.
Miss Rusk is the youngest daughter
of Albert ]. Rusk, and from the death
of her mother, when a mere infant, has
lived with Mrs. Nichols, who has be-
slowed upon her the care of u,other,
afforded her educational opportunities,
she having passed through our high
school, the Lacrosse normal and had a
years teaching at Soldiers Grove. She
is young woman worthy of the gen.
tleman she marries and well-wishes 90
with them to the home provided at Hull,
Iowa DR.. Bolstad is late graduate
of Iowa medical college, most worthy
young man. q product of Vernon coun-
ty, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Boil
stad. He also graduated from our high
school,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Unearthed Skeleton at DeSoto

While the Burlington crew Of Fore
man Dyer we're making an excavation
for the purpose of laying a tile at a
point short distance above
the village, workmen uncovered a flu-
man skeleton, which has caused all
kinds of speculation from local pbilos-
ophers. Judging from the size of the
skull and other bones, only a few of
which had escaped disintegration, it
seemed to be the general opinion that
the skeleton was that of girl of about
sixteen years of age. As soon as the
skull was exposed to the atmosphere it
crumbled to dust, denoting great age.
1t is supposed that the bones are those
of an Indian girl, whose death must
have occurred hundred years or more
ago, when the edge of the river touched
this point. DE Soto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
KILLED BY LIGHTNING IN WEST
Ole Krogan, Former Resident Here,
Lost Life in North Dakota

Relatives here were advised by wire
of the awful fate of Ole Krogan, at
Crogswell, North Dakota, having been
instantly killed by lightning. His father
Nels Krogan, and Nick Krogan Of Cash
ton, went to the scene of the tragic
death, remaining till after the funeral.
They report that Ole was standing IN a
barn door during a fierce electrical
storm, bolt striking him in the tenn
pie, passing over his breast and right
shoulder. Death was instantaneous.
The unfortunate man was about fifty
years old, unmarried, had been gone
from here for thirty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17

Above we reproduce an engraving
showing how E. B. Hyde's patent safe
ty quick hitch harness invention is OPP
Grated. This idea came to Mr.. Hyde
as the result of much thought on how
the work of hitching TO vehicle might
be simplitied and the many accidents
resulting from failure to connect some
part of the harness might be avoided.
The old-fashioned method of hitching
requires many unnecessary movements;
at least four acts on each side. Put
one shaft in loop, go to the other side
and place the other shaft in; then back
the horse or draw the buggy forward;
then go to the whiffietree and hitch the
tug, return half way and hitch a hold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
sToLL KEEPS MOVING THEM
Outside Parties Are Impressed With
Vernon County Soil

| have sold to Hon. j. d. Beck the
desirable Cade farm, including the stock
and crops, which makes him u 900 acre
farm just on the edge of the county
seat--a farm of which | know he or
any man may well be proud
Have also sold to o. Z. Davis what
is known as the Cook homestead, just
east Of the city owned by Mrs. Sam
lie Page.
Vernon county soil is on the move.
| have had several Iowa and southern
Wisconsin parties sizing 1p our land,
and they all say 1t looks good to them.
If you have anything to sell or ex-
change, or want to buy, let me know
of your wants, as | am always at the
wheel. Respectfully,
T. CrnTr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
OUTSIDERS AT HIGH SCHOOL
Towns From Which Foreign Pupils
Come

Viroqua-0ria Atkins, Leonard Amodt
Dannie Carr, Edward Christensen, Dor
is Eckhardt, Hazel Eckhardt, Helen
Jacobson, William Jacobson, Melvin
Olson, Alma Silbaugh, Cora Sonmer-
field, Albion Sordahl. Alfred Sordahl.
lda Sordahl, Albon Tollefson, Rebecca
Tieige, Ella Wise, Esther Wise.
jefferson Roy Bsngsburg, Walter
Brye, Esther Engebretson, Ruth En-
gebretson, Tillie Gabrielson, Alma Gy-
land, Stephen Gyland, Kenneth Harris,
Ross Harris, Anthem Hendon, Selma
jackson, Bert Miller. Agnes Miller,
Selmer Moseng, Sylvia Olson, Arthur
Reed, Margaret Reed, Arthur Root,
Irene Skolaus, Nora Skaug, Arthur
Thompson, Fred Thompson, job n
Thompson.
Franklin = Carrie Allness, Raymond
Ernest, Nordahl Fortney, Carl Olson,
Annail Sherry, Clara Sherry, Ruben
Sherry, Thelma Solverson.
Webster Frieda Buchanan, Ada Mil
Ter, Elmer Hayes, Nora Turner, Carl
Zietlow.
Sterling Frances Bean, Walter Bean,
Edith Battles, Kenneth Davis, Henry
Flikke, Mata Goelda, Clarice Jacobson,
0rvie Jerman, Aagot Ramberg, Lucille
Hubbard.
Wheatlani-E unice Morgan, Maude
Morgan.
Coon Alfred Anderson, VILLA m
Kerksieck, Marie Kerksieck, Laura Lag
moen, Mabel Nerison, Tena Stafslien,
Mabel Steen.
Liberty Carol Groves, Lola Groves.
De Soto-Porter Dyer, Samuel Mac
auley.
Hamburg = Charity Hoyt, Ulysses
Mills.
Clinton -Amanda Hughes, Leslie Nor
terud.
Westby Lester Miller.
HarmOnv-Anna Hanaon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
aDeplorabe Plight

Sidney Higgins has note from q
cousin who lives in Wichita, Kansas,
dated September 8th, in which, after
congratulating our people on the bounty
of crops says: "We have had the worst
drought this year that we have had in
thirty years. Crops of all kinds are a
failure, corn wont even make fodder,
now selling at sl00 a bushel, hay ia
$40 a ton and still going up, apples
81 so a bushel and poor at that, pota-
toes 81 25. Before spring these will be
much higher. Water is very scarce,
many farmers have to ship their stock
to the markets on account of scarcity
of feed and water"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
From Government Hatcberies

This county has been furnished big
"string" of brook trout from govern
ment hatcheries the pastmonth through
Congressman Esch, who made appli-
cation for his constituents. Following
is the list, the fish being placed in the
creeks of the neighborhood: w. A
Homstad, Nordael Knain, Howard Stay
ton, Westby; Frank Taylor, C. Rhone,
Valley; Harvey Marshall, Oily; Edward
Emo, Jas. Caucutt, /. M. Butcher, Val
ley; Geo. J. Bundy, Mt. Tabor; chas.
Bliss. Valley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
.siIo filling las commenced.

olio uliinR mas commenced.
-Sal-Vet get it at the Davis drug
store.
For best results, use Hawk-Eye
films. Jasperson.
ALPINE. the greatest summer
drink of them all, at the Optimo.
-Hawk-Eye, The best film made.
Sold and guaranteed by NJ. J. Jasper.
son.
You can save money by figuring
your house bills with US. Bekkedal
Lumber Co.
Bekkedal Lumber Company handle
the best paints, white lead and oils al
he right price.
Have just received four cars fresh
Portland cement. Call and get prices.
Bekkedai Lumber Co.
If you want the best tobacco lath
on the market, buy them from the Nuz-
UNI lumber yard in Viroqua.
Julius Sine and Clarence Carter
we're business callers to the county seat
on Thursday, from Readstown.
Whitney Nichols and wife were
here from West Salem to attend mar
rage of Hettie Rusk and DR.. Bolstad.
Hon. Chris Ellefson went to South
Dakota to look after farming and es-
tate interests of his deceased brother
in-law.
harry Dennis is on the old job
again at Bekkedal's lumber yard. He
moved to the Christianson plantation
some months ago.
Mrs. A. o. Larson's millinery shop
il now open for the fall and winter
trade. She invites the ladies to call
and inspect her fine showing Of the lat
est styles.
Superintendent Buffers. L. G..
Shoenberger, F. W. Alexander and
Judge Mahoney, Albert and NeIs Sol
verson and Martin Larson were attend
arts upon the state fair. Fewer than
usual went from this section.
David 7. Buchanan, one of Web
ster's staunchest farmers, has moved
to Viroqua and occupies q house near
the creamery. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan
believe they have earned a rest after
years Of hard toll In making one Of
Vernon s best farms and rearing q large
family. The q1estion Of scarcity Of
help determined their change.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Announcement

Send for beautiful free catalogue Of
the "W. B. IT," of La Crosse, the
greatest business training school Of the
northwest. Our graduates succeed.
Chartered BY the state; 8, 900 employed
graduates. Large and expert faculty
Individual Instruction. We secure po-
sitions. Nice families for our students
TO board with. Write US today.
WISCONSIN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY,
La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Thursday is Moving Picture Day

All the automobiles, rigs, school chill
dren and societies wishing to join in
the parade are requested to be on hand
by 10 o'clock. on or near Main street.
In fact all life on Main street will be
in the pictures, as the object is TO get
all of you ir the movies if possible.
At the fair grounds. in the afternoon,
the races, scrobatic work, camp Ere
drills, stock parade and pretty girls, in
fact reproduction of the fair will be
taken,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
In the Business to Win and Please

People desiring monuments and mark
ers will do well to call at either of our
three shops in Viroqua, Chaseburg and
Westby, or notify US that you want
something in our line and we will call
on you with full line Of samples and
designe, or we will 90 after you with
our automobile or carriage and return
you to your home. We have the larg-
est line OF monuments at our shops that
-,,s k.,..el -. >, - -x;sS ,i,,,,, -, !, . - -
ced business nineteen years ago. Let
u hear from you and we will guaran-
tee YOU a satisfactory and square deal.
LARSON, BROTHERS, Yiroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
REORGANIZATION on Southeastern

The resignation of Ca II. Tate as
freight and passenger agent of the
Southeastern railroad, has brought
changes and promotions on the system.
A. H. Mueller of La Crosse, succeeds
Mr.. Tate and Lawrence Finstad, Viro-
qua's station agent, goes to Lacrosse
as chief clerk in the company Offices.
His place here will be taken by Oliver
Helgeson agent at Westby, while Pet
err Peterson of Chasburg station, goes
to Westby. Our people win regret the
removal of Mr. and Mrs. Finstad from
Virnnua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
An Old Landmark for Sale

The Nuzum homestead, so long retain
ed by the late Rev. Geo. w. Nuzum
and wife, slightly and desirable, on the
elevation just without the city limits
south, is now offered for sale. With
two houses, good barn, g ,ern, orchard,
located on six acres of land For par
ticulars John e. Nuzum may be con
suited.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17

In the training school class officers
were elected as follows: Senior class =
President, Ethel Latta; vice president,
Lou Smith; secretary, Violet Macauley;
treaurer, Warnie Calhoun. Junior Of
ficers: President. Guilda Latta; vice
president, Pearl Rodden; secretary, Re-
gina Dewitt; treasurer, Agnes Thomp-
aOf1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17

On board Cunarder Ascania, Sept. g.
We left Southampton August IS, and
reach Quebec tomorrow. Have had
smooth sea, good rooms, fine English
and Russian company, and good treat
ment, but ten days is too long a trip on
this northern route, which is too cold.
1t is surprising the array of varied tai
ent one finds in the third class cabins
of great liner. We had our concert
last night which brought out some of
that talent. wish ! could boil down
into one column all have learned of
the lives and aspirations of these fellow
passengers. At my left at table sits a
lay reader for Is years of the church of
England. He is ''fat, fair and forty.
He is the spoiled son of titled magis-
trate of Manchester, ''Sir. John" some
body, graduate of Oxford, never did
a days hard work, married, has two
children, his wife a factory girl He
was living lovely life as a country
preacher, invited his mother to live
with them, and she told her daughter
in-law in row, that she was beneath
Continued on Page A
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
ALA CROSSE FAIR EXCURSION
Wednesday and Thursday, Septem-
Der "a and Is, Reduced Rates

The La Crosse & Southeastern Rail-
way Company will make special rate
of S1.30 from Viroqua for round trip.
Tickets on sale September "a and %,
final limit for return. September IS.
On Vernon county day, Thursday,
September 25, special train will re-
turn, leaving La Crosse at 700 p. m.
For further information apply to
0. E. HEI GEsoN. Agent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17
Short News Stories of Interest
Reporters Comings Gongs Dongs
viroqua Vicinity
THE FAIR

As usual, fair opening was anything
but fair, Tuesday, or entry day. being
ushered in with drizzling rain, which
continued throughout the day. This
Wednesday morning things are brighter
and from this on matters promise well.
There iciH be no extension Of the far TO
Saturday, bear this in mind.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-09-04

John Riber, a laborer on the ditch,
was knocked down by yeggmen last
week Thursday night near the Great
Northern depot and relieved of
wallet containing 1925. lie received
a bad cut over the right eye which
was attended to by DR.. Clay.
$50 reward for the recovery of the
following described horses that dis
appeared May 18th: One dark bay
mare, weight 1850, foaled about May
g. Sne 'ri S%s On 'ght ssoS'd1y r.
branded X l on left jaw. One
mouse color yearIing gelding branded
X Oh left jaw. One dark bay year
ling filly, no brand. Any informa-
ton leading to the resovery of these
horses received reward. +. E. Ford,
Coriander, Sask., Canada.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-09-04

Your Fall Suit should be a
"Styleplus $780," A strictly
Manufactured line of Suits and
Overcoats. every garment guar
anteed to give satisfaction, or re-
placed with a new one. Any suit
or overcoat $l7.OO. F.W. St. Hill.
The undersigned will pay fifty (s5o)
dollars reward for the return or in
formation leading to the recovery of
the following horses, viz: One buck
skin horse, aged. weight 1900 lbs,
and branded 0S1 on right thigh. Bay
horse (crop X earsl about years
old, branded on right hip,
and o. on right shoulder.
Ad dress: Charles So
der strom, harlem, Montana.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-09-04

Miss Edna Partridge is spending
the week with her friend Miss Nora
Stubbleiield.
Fred Strubb of Phillips left for the
threshing fields in Saskatchewan on
Monday morning last.
The cement workers have finished
up and gone to Plenty wood where
they have q large contract.
There will he a carload of western
fruit here tomorrow (Friday). Leave
your orders with Facey.
A new l2-inch John Deere walking
pillow with four lathes for sale at u
bargain. O. W. Simonson.
Wanted 10 sell or exchange a slide
action Remington for a double barrel
shotgun. Inquire at Enterprise office
Chas. Wolfe leaves for the Glasgow
fair Sunday with his two running
horses and expects to win Il nice
share Of the purses.
Mrs. VIM. Cosner of Clarlls, Neb.,
arrived in the city the latter part of
last week for u visit at the home of
her son, Harry Cosner.
Mrs. David +, Raltz of Minneapolis
arrived here Monday morning, and
will reside with her son William at
his ranch on Cottonwood.
Is. W. Brockway was in Glasgow
the latter part of last week attending
to business matters and getting ac-
quanted with the plans of registrar
ton,
Roy HiXon was arraigned before
Justice Brockway Friday morning on
the charge of using indecent language
before ladies and children and was
assessed $1,000 and costs.
There will be another Chinese res
taurant started in this city at All early
date. Arrangements are being made
to open a restaurant in the building
recently vacated by the Golden Rule
by new firm Of Cinnamon.
The members of the Milk River
Gun Club Will entertain their friends
with a big, old-fashioned dance at the
club house Saturday evening, Sept.
49, Mr.. and Mrs. Mater are proms-
ing the guests a roast duck supper
which Will be served at 7.3O.
| A meeting of the Commercial Club
will be held in the office of b. w.
BrockWay next Saturday night, at
which u full attendance is desired, as
there are several matters of impor-
lance to come before the meeting.
We have buyers for Well-located
decided lands III the valley or on the
bench, improved and unimproved.
What have you to sell? If you would
like to exchange your lands for lands
in other states let us make the trade
for you. We have lands to exchange.
See Kramer & Sargent, Office in First
State Bank.
W. A. Secrest, who has been max
ing Malta his headquarters for some
time past, was arrested the latter
part of last week for whipping his
wife and placed under $500 bonds to
keep the peace. Later he was again
arrested for disturbing the peace and
bonds fixed at the same amount. Fri
day morning he and his wife appeared
before Justice BrockWay, and the
complaining witness, Mrs. Secrest,
withdrew her complaint, and the de-
PENDANT was ordered to do the fade
away act which he quickly accom-.
plished. Every community has some
undesirable people in it, but when
they &c. SO low as to be wife-beaters
they are no good anywhere and no one
misses them when gone.