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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06
From the Sapannah Nems.I


1t is not surprising that counsel
for the defense in the Frank case
in Atlanta seized upon the state
ment of Judge Roam. to the effect
that the evidence hadn't CON
WINGED him as to the guilt or in
nocence of the defendant. in ap-
pealing to the Supreme Court for
a new trial. To say the least,
Judge Roan's statement was an
unusual one for a trial judge to
make, Whether the Supreme
Court viii consider it OF impor-
lance in deciding the question as
to whether a new trial should be
granted remains to be seen. The
pro secution, of course, will say
that it was the jury's business TO
decide whether or not the aC-
cused was guilty, and that II
didn't make any difference wheth-
er the judge was or was not con-
WINGED of his guilt. The already
great interest in the question as
to what the decision Of the SUI
preme Court in the famous case
win be is increased because OF
the judges remark.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06
Another Issue in the Frank Case.

ftrOm the Macon Wees
Judge Roau's obiter dictum in
the Frank case has injected an
unprecedented and whaS many
believe is an unwarranted issue
in that celebrated. though none
the less sordid, court affair.
In overriding the motion for a
new trisl---an act that required
courage, after the vigorously Bit
ter tight made by Franks counsel
to have the trial court upset the
Nerdict-Judge Roam said;
tientlemen, have though,
about this case more than any
other ! have ever tried | am not
certain OF this mans guilt, With
all the thought ! have put on this
case | am not thoroughly CON
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06
We Have Souls and We
Can It Afford to Cruelty
Them.

And to do that requires but
moment; it need not interfere with
the duties of our work.a-day life,
but it is certain to raise the tone
of that life; TO give It a meanins
that it can not have If there is
nothing in it but the body and the
toll, the servile toll, to which By
necessity the body is so Otter
bound down.
We have souls. and we can mo-
afford to have them crucitied
either upon the cross of fieshly IN
diligence or upon that Of indus
trial slavery,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06
We Must Not Neglect the
Growth of Flesh and
Spirit.

To which Christ replied, "Man
shall not live by bread alone"
Christ's reply to the devil is ex-
actly in line with what these fore,
going paragraphs have been try
ing to say, only he said it better
than we can and more conciseIy.
1t is very true that we must moi
neglect the flesh.
The value and the growth of
that in us which is not flesh will
depend a good deal on our keep
ing the flesh in a good condition Of
repair and preservation.
The stomach must somehow be
filled and the back must be GOV
cred to keep out the cold and the
rain, and with a great many peo-
pie, especially in times that are as
difficult as these, that seems to be
about all that it is possible for
them to do.
And yet even they can not afford
not to do something that will help
to keep alive and to keep growing
that spot in them, down some
where in the midst of the flesh,
where are housed the finer and the
upward-looking impulses of our
nature.
We all have them, and it is the
salvation of our life to keep them
nourished.
Books also are inexpensive, and
a single thought from some author
who writes words that are living
words, if only they be taken into
the mind and held there, will bring
In a new influence and put an al
tered complexion unon experience.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06
DIR. PARKHURST
Writes on ~
Mans Animal Nature
Only by Constant Struggle
Against This Instinct He De-
clares, Can We Prevent Our
selves From Becoming Two
Footed Brutes. masaRza
By DIR. CHARLES H. PARKHURST.

a MAN is not much but flesh.
n Indeed, all of him that is
visible is flesh. And yet
within that is something of which
we can not speak very definitely
except to say that it is there.
To take care of that something
and to prevent it also from becom-
ing flesh is one of the problems of
life. 1t is a problem so difficult
that some people fail to solve it
and become flesh altogether; then
we, call them brutes, differing from
ordinary brutes only in the fact
that they go on two feet instead of
four.
There are hundreds and thou
sands of people all around us who,
Judging from appearances, are
pretty nearly reduced to that con-
dition. Perhaps we do them injus-
tice, but that is the way the thing
looks. Appearances are often de-
ceptive, and it is only fair to give
every one all the credit that is pos
sible.
It's as Much Nature for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-06

got to be watched, taken care Of
and fostered.
That is the only thing that will
prevent our sagging lower and
lower till we drop down into the
region of dogs, snakes and goriI-
las.
This same truth is taught in that
Bible story of Christ's temptation
in the wilderness, when the devil
undertook to break Christ down
by holding his attention Off from
his better self and trying to make
him think about gratifying his an.
imal impulses, and converting the
stones, which lay about him, into
bread.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Took Advantage of Us

Without letting any one into his
secret, Rev. |. II. Beckholt silently
stole away to the old haunts at Gales
burg, Illinois, and on May first made
Miss Jessie l.. Freeman his bride and
helper, the event taking place at the
hume of the lady S parents. The happy
couple arrived here the day following
and have pleasant apartments at the
residence Of M. H. Graham Congrat-
ulations are freely showered upon Mr..
and Mrs. Beckholt, and the fair bride
will share the popularity attained by
her sterling young husband, who has
found warm spot in this city because
of his good works and gentlemanly
doings in Christian and general com
munity uplift work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
SEEK PARDON FOR BROTHER
Move to Release Murderer John Peter
son From States Prison

Yet fresh in the minds of all western
Wisconsin, movement has been start
ed, SAYS the La Crosse Tribune, to OBJ
tain the pardon of John Peterson of
Retreat, who is now serving life SEN
tence in Waupun for the murder of
Mrs. Ella Yttri, wife of Sever Yttri of
Victory, in La Crosse September 20,
1912, was started in La Crosse Tues
day. The attempt to procure pardon.
is being made by two sisters of the
slayer. who came here from their home
in Seattle for that purpose.
Miss Peterson, the younger sister,
and the other, widow, spent the en-
tire day interviewing county officials
and attorneys attempting to interest
them in their case. They maintain that
although their brother is guilty of the
crime he was insane when he did it.
They said tia. they could prove that
he mas been insane at times for sew
eral years. After engaging Morris g.
Hartwell as their attorneys they left
for Retreat, where they will attempt
their brother is insane.
Shortly after their arrival in la
Crosse yesterday the sisters held con-
j.
Burns and Under Sheriff Louis 0mer-
berg, who were in Office at the time OF
Peterson's arrest. They sought infor-
nation in regard to Peterson's actions
while in the county Jail here. 1t is
probable that the matter will be taken
up with the governor through the at
torneys engaged by the sisters.
Peterson is said to be failing in health
sNfA L. "a Z.
the wish of his sisters to have him
transferred from the prison to an in
sane asylum or sanitarium. They do
not believe he will live if a pardon is
not granted.
The La Crosse Leader, commenting
on this effort at release we'll SAYS that
those who believe in the doing Of justice,
even those who want justice tempered
with mercy, have no reason to sympa-
thiZe with the efforts Of this assassin
to obtain his freedom. For already
mercy has been shown him. Under the
laws Of all che states except three or
four. he would have gone to the acaffoid
or to the electric chair. In many COM
munities, where a rude, but honest
justice reigns ne would not have gotten
into court at all, but would have been
lynched without the formality OF a trial.
As it was Peterson had all his legal
rights. He pleaded 10 the lower court,
and the circuit court. He received
sentence under merciful law which
does not permit the taking of life for
a life. Torelease him now, after few
months in prison, would make the law
a mockery and would be encourage
ment to other murderers to indulge
their savage hate.
Peterson executed upon Mrs. Yttri d
sentence that is unappealable. He de-
stroyed her, in the flower of her youth,
in the midst of her happiness. taking
her from the arms Of her husband of a
day and others of a family which loved
her And she has committed no crime.
1t would be a sad trayesty on justice to
! execute capital punishment upon the
wholly guiltless and to permit the
known guilty to go free with the in
dorsement of his act that such release
would inferentially contain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Retires After Long Service

After twenty-five years of continuous
service as principal dispenser of milk
and cream for Vircqua citizens, DR.. C..
V. Porter withdraws from the business
and is succeeded by Howard Z. Smith.
DR.. Porter has rendered the public com
mendable service and supplied people
with grade of product that is seldom
equaled, cream and milk from a herd
of full blood and grade Jerseys. He
has been accommodating and liberal
with patrons. About 500 vas the ex-
tent of his first years business, in
creasing to SO, 900, product from twenty
cows and ten heifers. His tr.Lcipal
reason for abandoning the work Is IL
ficulty in securing the right kind of
help.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Mrs. Seth T. Smith and son Earl

Mrs. Seth T. Smith and son Ear
were over from Sparta on business.
Leslie Slack is reported to hav-
secured clerking position at Menom.
onie.
The cruel dog poisoner is in the
land again, the canine Of Judge Graves
having been killed.
Fine line ladies and gents watches
for commencement presents at S. B.
Liilis' jewelry store.
Pearl Hay and viii Green re-
turned from a weeks trip to Wood
county, where they inspected farm
lands.
Edwin Rogers paid visit to his
parents, after an absence of two years,
being engaged in the jewelry trade in
Montana.
Mrs. K. H. Drake returned from
Eastman, where she went to greet a
first granddaughter at the home of
Mrs. Ethel Sterling.
The building formerly used BY J.
4. Nuzum as a lumber Office has been
moved by Howard Munyon to his lots
near the Catholic church.
DIR. Lauder and family have taken
up living quarters in the residence on
Methodist camp grounds, where they
will have good outdoor sleeping for
summer months.
Mutton Z. Euzum arrived at the
home Of his mother, this morning, en-
route to Spokane after trit through
the food districts Of Ohio. mrs. Thos.
FOulkes is also az the old home.
Misses Bonnie Potts and Blanche
Mitchell arrived home from Ringsted,
Iowa, where they completed second
year teaching engagements, both EN-.
ployed in the same school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Social Matters

The Bay View club closed its years
work on Africa and Australia by a
social meeting at residence of Mrs. F.
E. Morley. A social hour was spent
after reports of officers and listening to
several fine records of Madam Media
singing. Madam Melba was native of
Australia. A dainty luncheon followed
Of Egyptian dishes and most unique and
pleasing were the table decorations of
the pyramid, camels, Turkish flags, the
fez, mummies and lotus flowers. The
club adjourned until October, when the
members study Mexico and South
America. LR. G.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Have Gasolinitis

Our community has the real COM
plant and it is contagious. Automobile
fever is spreading. Tuhus & Clark de-
livered a fiae ssodel 81 Buick car to
Nels f. Forntey, Is to Oscar Jacob
son of Bud. Albert and Solfest Sol
version each bought Studebaker autos.
Dahl & Sons report sale OF eight Fords
within a week, to Nels Solverson OF
Viroqua, George Horribly Liberty Pole,
Jos. Bold of Webster, Gerhart B.
Thompson, Selmer Verock. Viroaus
town; DIR. Schreiner, John Sheype,
Leonard johnson and Segere Rams,
land, Westby,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Right Machine for the Work

Chas. S. Slack & Company have just
delivered 80 horse power Flour City
gas tractor to the city of Viroqua to
grade streets, run the rock crusher and
haul loads. This is the engine that
won three gold medals and one bronze
medal at gas tractor contest nearWinne-
peg, Canada. Three of the city coun-
Gil OF Viroqua have seen these medals
given by the Canadian government
The four points won on were. depend
ability, power, strength and economy
All Flour City tractors are equipped to
use gasoline or kerosene With the same
equipment distillate or nsptha can he
used equally as well.
The Flour City gas tractors are
built in three sizes, 20, 80 and 30 horse
power.
CHAs. S. SLACK & Co, Agents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
DEPARTMENT OVfRSEERS
ARRANGE MATTERS FOR OUR
COUNTY FAIR
Superintendents Characterization of
Premium List-Big Corn Growing
Contest-Races, Ect.

Meeting of agricultural society to
make arrangements, revise premium
list and start matters for the Septem-
Der fair was held Saturday last, quite
number showing interest by attending.
Last year the premium list was thor
oughly revised. consequently little ex-
cept slight engagements and alterations
was found necessary. In farm and field
exhibits sheaf grains, clover, timothy
and alfalfa are added. This will also
lend attractiveness of floral hall.
The corn growing contest among
school pupils will be leading feature
of the fair. For this was appropriated
$50 and the arrangements are mainly in
charge of Superintendent Gardner. He
has transmitted to every district in the
county facts and information concern
ing the matter. Up to date $50 appli-
cations have been filed with him for
university grown seed, most of which
have been or will be filled, although
Mr.. Gardner ends it difficult TO secure
sufficient corn. About forty premiums
will be awarded in this contest
superintendent for the different
classes were chosen as follows:
Classes and 2, Horses-A F. May
Glass g. Cattle-Hobert F. Swain.
ClasseSt4 and 0,Sheep and SWlne--Ja cob Am0dt.
Glasses and 8, Poultry and Maehinery-H. R.
Vergeront
Class I. Farm and Garden Products--J. H. Nc
Lees
Glass s. Fruits-C. H. Mills
Class 10. Pastry, Canned Fruits. etc-Mrs. T. B.
Smell.
Glass IL. Domestic Manufactures--Mrs Adam
McLees.
Classes y and l6. Fancy and Ornamental and
children's Department-Mrs. Ed. Thorsgard.
Classes 10. IA and Is. Flowers. Paintings. Pho
tographs and Pyrographs-Mrs. N. ID. McLees.
Glass II. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES H. L.
Gardner.
A line of free attractions was dis
cussed, but that is left largely 70 the
president and secretary and two added
members of the executive committee.
Six racing events are lookedforward to
if it is ascertained that classes will fill.
A line of autocycle, farm horses, hitch
ing and other races are contemplated.
Base ball will doubtless also be draw
ing feature.
With limited means and desire to
make yearly reductions in the society
Indebtedness, yet the purpose of the
officers is that the people shall have
fair that will be creditable and enter
tanning, but this can only be accom-
plished by the public generally lending
helping hand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07

Wisconsin More
in the
arm Ikand
rmas and
draft horses
fo of Its
o the ndm
OmmonWe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
WILL BUILD LARGE BUS BARN
Officer to Cover Ground From Which
Old Buildings Were Burned

E. II. Officer, owner Of the city dray
and bus line, has changed his plans
from what was stated in last CENSOR,
determining to have a fire proof build
ing 4Ox72, two stored, located on the
site of the burned district. Material
used is tile with pebble-dash finish,
making a handsome and substantial
structure, which will be a fine addi-
ton TO that section of the city. The
work has already commenced, with
John Huschka and Will l. Groves as
superintendents of affairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The voters of the town OF Viroqua.
at the annual meeting, passed stringent
resolutions instructing the town board
TO stri,tly enforce the law in relation
to the destruction of noxious weeds,
and especially Canada thistles, so as TO
prevent them from going to seed |
therefore appeal to all farmers and
others having land under their control,
to see that no noxious weeds are al
lowed to go to seed on their premises,
as we will be obliged to see that the
law is strictly enforced
Respectfully,
HuCu p0RTER Chairman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
District Convention

A Rebekah district convention repre-
senting the lodges Of Sparta, Tomah,
La Crosse, Bangor and .Viroqua was
held in this city on Monday, fifty dele
gates and visitors being present from
the outside points. In the forenoon
business meeting was held, Sparta de-
gree team exemplifying the work in
the afternoon. Banquet dinner was
served and fine and beneficial frater-
nal gathering had,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
A CONTEST FOR THE HoNoRs
Between High Schools of La Crosse,
Sparta, Tomah and Viroqua

On Friday night of this week, at our
high school auditorium, annual district
declamatory contest will be held. to
which the public is earnestly invited.
Following is the program:
Overture ................s Hob School Orchestra
The Death Disk (Sparta) . Ruth Enckhausen
The Honor of the WoodsC fomah Margaret Warren
Bobby Shafto (Vroqual. ........... Mary Graves
Defamation. ..........t.. ........... La Crosse
Solo-Murie Morrison
The Soft Spot in B6o6tSpaFtal Catherine McGowan
Defamation La Crosse
The Swan Song (Viroqua9 .... Mas Williams
The Sign Of the Cross cTovsh9 Gertrude o Leary
Quartet Girls Glee Club
High School Orchestra
Judges decision
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
HUGH PORTER, Chairman.
Sunday Excursion and Time Change

Sunday Excursion and Time Change
The La Crosse & Southeastern Rail-
way Company will, on Sunday, May
18th, inaugurate its popular Sunday ex-
cursions. Round trip rate from Viro-
qua to La Crosse ST 90. Change in
time will also take effect on May 18th
of Sunday trains only. Train No. %
will leave Viroqua at $50 .. m. Train
No. "a will arrive in Viroqua at $50 ..
m. All other trains will arrive and de-
part on the present schedule
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENT

Desiring to close out our line of flour
and feed in Wise building, we shall sell
same at reduction until all isgone. Will
deliver once each day only. Phone
orders to Nos. %, 140 or 2033.
THAYFR q BISHOP.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
LOCAL CEMETERY AFFAIRS
Annual Meeting Shows Satisfactory
Financial Condition

Annual meeting of Viroqua Cemetery
Association was held Monday evening.
A most satisfactory showing of its f.
nancisl and general affairs was re-
ported. Much repair and identifying
progress was taken note Of. The fl
nance committee made following report
for year:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Resigns His Office

E. J. Older has resigned to Chairman
c. J. Eastman Of the county board the
Office Of county surveyor, to take effect
May l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Notice to Ice Customers

| will furnish no ice on refrigerator
season contracts for freezing purposes
without extra pay. JOHN TEWALT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07

Now is the time to send us your au-
tomobile tires and tubes to be repaired.
Also send US your orders for Goodrich
tires. MARX Bros, Cashton Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS

A substantial woven wire fence is
being erected across the north line OF
grounds, and other improvements will
be made this season, besides assurance
that the grounds will be kept in their
usual inviting condition. f. NJ. Min
shall. Fred Eckhard and Miss Mary Z.
Rusk we're elected trustees to succeed
themselves. Meeting of board of ni.,e
trustees will be held in the near future
to select officers and committees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Views of pr. Mecacthy.

DR. Charles Mccarthy of the Wis
consin reference library is taking Q
decidedly active interest in the enact
ment OF legislation along the most
advanced cooperative lines. He is
particularly impressed with the wis
dom and force of Governor McGov-
ern's bill providing for a marketing
commission. DR.. Mccarthy believes
fcnMr1nr11rr1n ON PACE FnIrpN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Short News Stories of Interest

Pick Ups Gongs ongs
Viroqua and Vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07
Tic Accepted Time

tcoNTINUED ON PAGE FoUR)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-05-07

Legislation Promised in The RepubIl-
can Platform Is Hanging Fire
Only One Measure Put Through So
Participation Of Waterpowers--
School and Labor Legislation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-10-31
WOULD CHANGE SCHOOL LAWS
Stat. Aid and Charities Board To Make
Recommendation 10 Next Legs
safure

Recommendation affecting the edu-
cation4l system of Maryland will be
presented to the next General Assem-
bly, OF Maryland by thu Board of State
Aid and Charities through its annual
report, giving also the statement OF
its committee on education.
1t is recommended that the State
nay each county a fixed sum for each
teacher and distribute the remainder
of the funds pro rata among the coun-
" schools on the basis OF aggregate
attendance. 1t is suggested that the
present tax rate Of is Is cents for
schools be mere ased to not less than
20 cents on the $500, and that author
ity be given tue State Board of Edu-
cation to grant certificates to teach.
ers ~ uniform examinations.
1t Ia suggest ted that q larger de-
gree Of authority be given the board
in detailing courses Of education and
the use of text books. Observance
of the compulsory school attendance
law is Suggested, as is the extension
of the present high school system
and the establishment of free bus
service to carry pupils from one small
town to another where high school
is established.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-10-31

There IL more Catsrrn IN thIs section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed % De incurabie.
For great many years doctors pro
nOunoad il a local disease and prescib
cd i0cal remedies, and by constantly
failing TO cure with local treatment,
pronounced il ineurable. Science has
proved eataTTh to be q constitutional
disease and therefore requires consitu-
tional treatment Halls CatarTb
Cure, manufactured by + }. Cheney
Il Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only con-
stitutonal cure on the market. Ii IL
taken internally in doses from % drops
&C. a teaspoOnful. It acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. They offer one hundred
dollars FOR any case ii fails to cure.
send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: f. J. CHENEY & co,
Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists Csc.
Take Hall Family Pill for constlpa.
ton