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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
LOCAL CREAMERY NOTES

On Tuesday, May -, lis tubs of but
ter were churned and packed at the
creamery. This is the largest quanti-
ty that has ever been ehurned out in
any one day for the month OF May since
the creamery has been in operation.
This amount of butter is equal to 81
1856 90 in good United States money.
Elgin price last week was 26c, year
ago was 2Sc, 2 years ago was SOC,
years ago was 2lAc.
Plans for the new creamery building
are now here and sealed bids will be re-
ceiyed until 10 a. m. June Sth for the
building or the same.
There are fifty more patrons bring
ing cream to the creamery at the pres
ent than there was at the same time
one year ago.
Every day for week past commits.
sion men were here to make contracts
for butter, from Chicago, Philadelphia
and elsewhere, each Offering a half.
cent per pound above Chicsgo prices,
on board train at our station. There
is much greater demand for Viroqua
butter than the creamery can supply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
BRING HONORS TO SCHOOL
VIROQUA STUDENTS WIN IN
DISTRICT CONTEST
Mary Graves and Toe Roman Twice
FIRING Colors Home-Now
Go to State Meetings

Again has Viroqua students, teachers
and citizens cause for re joicing and the
winners entitled to and have congratu-
lations over the honors won in the field
of oratory in the district contests with
surrounding schools. Friday these stu
dents went to Lacrosse, there to battle
tor higher honors The contests we're
at the state normal school, where three
of the professors acted rs judges. tits
announced thaf GU Sneakers were easy
winners as against stTorg and deter
mined effort byGa plumber of others.
MISS Mary Graves won, deciaiming on
Bobby Shafto. " and Joe Roman gave
'Emmett's Last Speech.
As soon as the news was received
here Friday night paademonium broke
looee and student parade was kept up
till quite late, demon .strating loyalty of
fellow students and pride in personal
and school achievement.
A reception was given in the high
school auditorium. last evening, in hon
or of the winners, preceded by congrat-
ulatory talks and program. Light re-
freshments were served.
On Friday Mr.. Roman goes to New
Richmond and Miss Graves TO Amigo,
there to represent Lacrosse district in
the state contests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
MOTHER COUNTRY SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN CENTENNIAL APP
PROPRIATELY OBSERVED
Very Large Gathering at Westby Last
Sunday-Parade, Speeches, Song
and General Rejoicing

Westby citizens did themselves proud
on Sunday last in giving vent to love
for the mother country and its institu-
lions and history. The hundredth an
niversary of the event was duly and
appropriately celebrated throughout the
country, but nowhere more in keeping
with the times than in our neighboring
village of Westby And there assemb-
led people from all directions making it
one of the memorable days in the his
tory of that place.
The morning hours were given over
to religious services in the new Luther
an church. At ty-a o'clock an imposing
procession march thron0h the principal
streets to Davidson's grove. The cor
net band lead the way, blending of stars
and stripes and Norwegian flag borne
aloft, girls dressed in native costumes,
Boy Scouts on bicycles, Sons of Norway,
school children, each carrying a flag,
making procession that was both cred
liable and inspiring.
The grove program consisted in ad-
dresses by Revs. Eijkarud and Green
in Norwegian and Hon. A. II. Dahl in
Ensiis5, singing of America. the Morse
national song "Ja, vi Elsker Dette
La. det," band music, etc, making a
full afternoon Rev. H. Halverson pre-
sided and DR.. Schreiner was marshal of
the day. Mr.. Dahl's talk in English
combined the historic and the patriotic
breathing spirit of love for the moth
er and adopted country. He paid a
high tribute to Norsemen as statesmen,
educators, proficiency as soldiers on
land and sea, their earnestness as chris
.tians, thrift as citizens. lie said the
Norwegiens made good Americans be-
cause they were peace-lovers. industri-
GUS and patriotic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
RECORD CROWD FOR MONDAY
Gollmar Brothers Circus Showed to
a Vast and Delighted Number

Wisconsin circus and menagerie own
ers, the RinglinRs and Gollmars, always
have heavy greetings when they come
to the capital city of Vernon. Monday
was no exception, the Gollmars having
such an afternoon crowd that adequate
seating cape 'ity was at premium, inn
provised seating being provided for at
least q thousand people. They came in
three sections over the Southeastern
Sunday afternoon. furnishing quite an
entertainment for a big number who
witnessed the unloading, setting up of
tents, etc. The free parade was given
Monday before noon, and il was most
ereditable one, everything Clean and
we'll conducted. The menagerie is not
large, but embraces a select lot of ami
mails and the two-ring circus program
was replete with acts Of daring and
skill. an abundance of it and featured
by cleanliness of word ana sentiment,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the undersigned until Wednesday. 10Th day
of June 1914 at 10 o'clock am. for the erection
of a creamery. at Viroqua. Wis. for the Viroqua
Creamery Company. in accordance with plans
and specifications furnished by Bolton d Sadler.
architects, GAINESVILLE. Wis.
Plans may be obtained of Chris Elefson, secre-
tary, Viroqua Wis. or of the architects. James,
Vile Wis Individual sets of plans may be had
from the architects for S. 90 each TO be retained
till the bids are in. Plans viii be ready for fig
ures about May 25th All proposals must be ac-
eompanied by certified check. payable TO Chris
Ellefson, secretary. equal to 10 per cent Of the
bid. The successful bidder will be required to
give a surety bond equal to 30 per cent Of the
tract price.
The right is reserved 10 reject any or all prop0s-
ais submitted. All plans must be returned with
the bid on or before the time closing, June 10th 10
O'Clock a. M
VIRoQUA CREAMERY COMPANY, viroqua. Wis,
CHms ELLEFsoN, Secretary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
Many Years With Same Concern

Representing the g. G. Patterson,
Charles CITY, iowa, nursery. | made
one of the largest deliveries of nursery
stock made this season by any firm.
/ have made this territory for about
eleven years and will continue in the
same line. Do not be led by some old
sharpers claiming they have such and
such nurseries. | can't see how pro-
prietor Of nursery can spend all his
time on the road soliciting orders and
making deliveries and then state to the
people that all his stock is under his
own supervision. claiming they have
but a small business. | should think
such firm ought to be able to dispose
of all their goods at home.
want to thank all my customers for
their liberal patronage and will call on
you some time this season and hope to
get part of your orders for next springs
planting, if not all. LEM STEyLING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
The Awfnl Extravarance of II

Over forty million dollars are invest
ed in automobiles alone in the state of
Wisconsin, comments an exchange, and
there is approximately one motor We
hicle for every twelve families, accord
ing to figures filed in the secretary Of
states office The number of automo-
biles that have been licensed since jan
uary l is $4,000 and the number OF
me 'or-cycles is 1888. Estimating the
average value of each car at $1,000, one
can see that $40. 600, 600 is not high fol
the total value OF automobiles in the
state when it is considered that the
number of licenses will probably reach
40, 600 before January 1, 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
Way They Do THINGS AZ westby

A Westby wife and mother does not
mince matters Ia connection with an
Incorporate husband. Following is her
signed statement published in the local
paper,
Whereas The person named below, citizen OF
the village Of Westby by the excessive drinking
Of Intoxicating liquors. mis.spends. wastes and
lessons his estate 80 as to expose himself and his
family TO want, and the community 10 which he
belongs 10 liability for the support Of himself and
FAMILY. and thereby TO injure his health, en-
danger the loss thereof. and to endanger the per.
sonal comfort of his family. or any member there
Of; and the safety of any other person: and the
so as thereby TO become dangerous to the ~ ace
of this community.
THEREFORE, ALI PRISONS ARE HEREBY FoR
ptnnEH 40 SELL OR GIVE AWAY 70 said -----~-
any ardent spirituous or intoxicating liquors OF
drinks for the space of ONE YEAR form this date
- s----~---- His Wife
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

Festive servic, will be held in Esofea Begin
ming at 1880 the occasion being the 18th anniyer-
sary Of the Ladies' Aid. Rev. Soyde will speak in
the forenoon and Rev. Roalkvam in the afternoon
Ladies' aid Of Viroqua will be entertained by
Mrs. Ole D. Olson and Mrs. Chris Ostrem in the
church parlors Thursday May 2s.
Semi-annual meeting Of Viroqua congregation
will be held in the church May 70, at o'clock
Ladies' aid Of the Zion congregation will be en-
tertained by Mrs Knut Sorda. Thursday May 81.
Young peoples society of Zion congregation will
be entertained Sunday by Mr.and Mrs.0le Hanson
THE HAUGE's CHURCH
Sunday services at W est Prairie at II A. m.
Ladies' aid of Zion meets at Thomas Hanson's
Wednesday. May o.
All the building debt on Viroqua Emmanuel
church has been wiped out by the generosity of
nembers A collection makes Il possible to pur-
chase individual communion set
Ladies' aid Of West Prairie meets at Mrs. Christ
Lermo's on Thursday. May g.
Service in Emmanuel church thursday evening
Of this week at DEL *.
SPRDHGVILLE CIRCUIT
Friday .. m Springville Epworth League will
hold service.
Saturday D. m. at the parsonage the quarterly
conference will be held.
Sunday: Springville II o'clock: Bishop Branch
B: Liberty Pole 8. Rev. L. A. Bremen Of Sparta
will preach at all services Sunday.
A Hard Time social will be held at the town hall
Liberty Pole. Saturday evening. May Tome
dressed ia your calicos and denims. Fl he's vi be
charged for wearing of ieSelry. silk. f.. l'nsr
A pie social will be given at the residence Of
Fred Sumerfied on Saturday evening Of this week
by Asbury ladies aid. Ladies bring pies. boys be
on hand TO buy them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
More of the Same

Frequency of death along the Mis-
sissippi river and Burlington road is al
most weekly by accident. A Victory
correspondent to the De Soto Argus,
says: Julius Sill, while padding to
Genoa, found the body of man float
ing in the river. He proved to be an
old soldier. named Gardner, from the
Soldiers home. AS he was dressed in
heavy clothing and wore heavy over
coat it is thought he broke through the
ice at the time of his drowning. He
was buried by the town of Genoa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
FILM FLAS SHES
See Samson Friday night.


Don't miss that great Bible story
Samson" Friday night.
Samson" plays a solid week at
the Davidson theatre, Milwaukee next
week. See it at the Opera Electric
Friday night.
Positively the greatest photo play
Of the times. Samson.
No expense spared to give the peo-
pie Of Viroqua the benef Of the latest
Universal finn production. See Sam
son" Friday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
Closes The Course

On Monday night, May Is. the sea-
sons entertainment course will close,
when Lester C. Randolph. will deliver
his lecture, "That Delightful Fellow,
the American Boy" He comes under
auspices Of the university extension
course, with a guarantee that he is of
the best. Reserved seat sale opens
Saturday morning at Dahl's store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

The Edgerton Reporter tells that
prospects for increasing the acreage of
the 1914 tobacco crop are again handi-
capped by a disastrous tornado which
swept across the southern part of Dane
county, through the very heart of the
large tobacco growing sections of the
state, demolishing curing sheds that
will be hard to replace the present sea-
son. Probably not less than 300 to 400
sheds have been rezed, broken and re-
duced to kindling, involving a loss run
ming close up to half million dollars.
Aside from the pecuniary loss the grow
ers have sustained, they can neither
secure help nor devote the time TO re-
pairing all the damage before new
crop can be raised. Some intended
acreage must be reduced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
FARM. srocK AND DAIRY goTs

Sheep husbandmen of Wisconsin say
that the dog stands between the farm
er and his profits on sheep The sheep
per cent in ten years and there ism as
many sheep in he whole country as
there was ten years ago. It's pretty
tough to have one Of our best farm in.
dustries broken up just on account of
the worthless ours thst are absolutely
Of no good to any one but constant men,
ace to human life as well as destructive
to sheep.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
WHAT OUR NEIGaB0RS ARE DOING
cGlIinss From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
(From the la Fargo Enterprise. }

lFrom the "a Fargo Enterprise.l
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Wilson expect TO start June
first for three months visit with relatives in
the western states.
A. T.. zimdars manager of the telephone COM
pany. received car Of poles last week which will
be used in construction work the coming season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Stokes left Tuesday morn
ing for Marshfield. Wis. where they viii spend
about three months with their son.
Miss Martha Brandes departed for Prairie du
Chen Wednesday morning. where she will under
go operation for anDendicitis. She was ac-
campanied by her father aid mother.
Thursday night Elmer Brooks met with a Sc
we're accident while on his way TO Alderman s
farm. where he Is moving. Mr.. Brooks had a load
of goods and the team became frightened and
started TO run. He was thrown from the wagon
and the wheels passed over his leg. breaking IL at
the ankle in two places
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
cHCRcH NorEs

Ladies aid society Of the Christian church will
meet at the home 81 Mrs. NJ. II. Graham on FriA
day afternoon Of this week. All are invited.
The Methodist aid society will be entertained by
Mesdames Stoll and Groves at the home Of the
former on Wednesday of next week
Badax Lutheran aid society will meet with Mrs
Nels voiden thursday, May 20. Everybody well
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
A Marvellous Age of Get There

A Marvellous Age OF Get There
The CENSOR acknowledges business
and personal calls by quite large num-
Der of subscribers from different sec
tions of the county while in the city at
tending circus. The quicker mode of
travel, by auto, has very much conserv-
ed distance and time, so that one may
come to the seat of government from
any point in the county. do official or
personal business and returnh home with
In few hours. As pointer TO the
progress in this direction il need only
be told that there were lis automobiles
on the fair grounds during circus hours
on Monday. OF these there were az
of the standard makes of heavy up to-
date cars, 65 Fords and other light
machines At fair estimate these
modern pleasure and business vehicles.
retail schedule, cost not less than $500, :
900 This tells something of the thrift
of Vernon county. IL Is within the
memory Of not a few attendants at
Mondays circus that when q one,ring,
wagon circus came to town forty years
ago half the attendants made their Wis
its behind oxen hitched TO Inch pin
wagons.
What a record Of transformation
might be recite6 in this and other com.
mnnities within half century which the
visit of this modern circus opens up.
We desist, the field is too broad to APP
proach.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

Coon Valley is shocked by the sudden
death of a young woman reared and
born there, Mrs. Ole A. Bolstad, aged
SO years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

Editor Copper has opened page to
be devoted to Ferryvie affairs in his
DeSoto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

At the home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arson Green, town Of Webster. May 6. occurred
the marriage of Miss Bertha J. Green to Mr.Sher-
man J. Loweyy of Riehlsnd county, Rev. w. N.
Smith officiating
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
MUST FIGHT FOR PROPERTY
Niece VIII Try to Break the Win OF
Martin G. Leum

Two months ago Martin G. Leum, a
town of Christiana bachelor committed
suicide by shooting To the Lacrosse
Lutheran hospital he bequeathed his en-
tire estate, about $l2, 600 in realty and
personal property. Miss Kate Olson, a
niece, and the only surviving relative,
has started a suit to have the will de-
clared null and void. Miss Olson, who
lives in Westby, has retained an attor-
ney and will fight for what she believes
is her fortune. She declares, through
her attorney, that Leum was insane at
the time the will was made and she
further alleges that the will was irreg-
ular.
james Thompson. Lacrosse attorney,
will represent the hospital in the case,
and it will contest the action. The will
is dated April 10, 1905, and is without
the attestation clause at the foot. 9th
er than that it is claimed that it is reg
ular.
Hearing is set for the regular term
day in probate court, June 2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
MARRIED

At Lacrosse, 81 day last Mr.. Peter Amunson
Of avalanche and Miss Anna Baldwin. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Baldwin Of Vroqua.
At Viroqua Methodist parsonage. by Rev. ]. E.
Cooke May 49, Miss VIVA Walling Of this eity. and
Mr. Walter Bell Of Sparta, who Is painter and
paper hanger,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

Readstown against Lacrosse Clothing
Company at Viroqua fair grounds, May
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

William Eggler sold to Pete Running
the largest and heaviest bull ever mar
keted at Coon Valley. 1t weighed 202O
lbs, for which M. Eggler received
SIG. l5.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

DeSoto has new business enterprise,
hardware store opened by Mr.. Nor
relli.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

On the Mormon Cooley road, as he
was entering Lacrosse, last Thursday,
Cashier Z. B. Knutson of Coon Valley,
accidentally ran his @ltomobile upon a
young woman as she was crossing the
street, causing conclusion of the brain
and otherwise bruising her person. The
girl was unconscious for some time af-
ter being conveyed to the hospital A
passing street car obstructed view of
the girl till his auto was so close that
the driver could not stop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
ROUND AND ABOUT US.
Chairman Alex Tulloch of Victory i
opening a lumber yard at Genoa.

George l.. Wallace, who returned from
bleeding Kansas after some years of
residence there, locating on farm in
Stark, the old home town, has engaged
in the grocery business at LaFarge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20

IT. B. Smell is driving an Overland
car. ~
City Marshal Harris is just now
circulating heavily among those from
whom is due poll tax and dog license.
| The Dawson Insurance Company i:
issuing neat and accurate map of the
county, put up in convenient folder size
with cover.
e. NJ. Potter and family autoed
from the. new Muscoda home, visiting
relatives and frie i1s at Readstown, La
Fargo and Viroqua.
Mrs. Isaac Morris visited her hus-
band at Mendoza, finding him in the
same con iition as when conveyed there
several months since.
MIR. and Mrs. Ole Haugen came
from Ferryville neighborhood to see
Mrs. Skarstad, who has been very i'll
for some time, but is slightly improved.
Buick automobile purchasers the
past week from Tuhus & Clark: Chas.
w. Chase, No 81; Bernard Pierce; Har-
ry Tulloch, Victory, roadster, No. Sc.
Hon. Edgar Emo of Valley, has
been visiting among relatives and old
friends in the county seat. He is re-
gaining his former strength after SER
ious sick period
John N. Olson Of Minneapolis, is
here for the season assisting construc-
tion Of barn and other buildings on
the farm of his brother near Three
Chimneys.
--Yeoman society will adopt it's fourth
class, very large one, on Tuesday
evening, May 26 Every member is re-
quested to be present. Dancing after
the adoption. Everybody invited to
the dance.
See the White Way washer with
electric motor at Stacks. You can do
your washing from six to seyen-thirty
in the cool of the day and sleep longer
in the morning. Free demonstration.
Come and see at Chas. s. Slack & Co.'S.
Mrs. Matte Hanson has had a
White Way No. platform laundry and
Sieverkropp washing machine special
engine installed at her home in the old
Stark house where she will do custom
work on short order. Give her trial
and see these wonderful up-to- date ma
chimes at Chas. s, Slack & Co.'S.
An Indiana member of Congress
charges that Senator LaFollette Is al
together the most eKtravagant member
Of either house of congress. He charg-
es that it cost more than $4,000 to
print one Of his recent speeches. Well,
what of il? People are Becoming &C.
customed TO 'whaek up for. the
extravagances Of their servants in ma
tional and state governments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
lecture by Worries Authority

B. J. Palmer, D. CT, Phi. c.. who will
lecture in the Opera house Thursday
tomorrow evening. r. 2lst. at 5 p. m,
is man VINO IT, .,sople Of viroqua
cannot afford t. miss hearing. He
stands head and soulders above others
in his knowledge o. the science and phil
osophy of Chiropracl.c. for he it was
who developed it from its infancy to
what it is today. He is in great de-
mand all over the country and it was
with great difficulty that his consent
was obtained to come to Viroqua as
his other engagements nearly swamped
him. DIR. Palmer is the greatest and
best known lecturer In the Chiropractic
profession. This is probably the only
chance the people Of this vicinity will
have of hearing him, and il is hoped
that rain or shine he will have very
large audience. The lecture will be
free. Following the lecture the free
motion picture film, The Pale of Pref
udice" will be shown,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-20
MAKES THE LAST LONG TRTF
Oid-Time Black Riser Road Stage
Man Dies

The Sparta Democrat of late date
contains pathetic article concerning
the death and life of Marion Russell.
stage driver on the line between Spar
ia and Viroqna in the days before the
branch was built, died at BeIoit of par
alysis. He was a Familiar figure in
early days herr shouts. Born in Wal
worth county ~ yesrsl ago, and came
to Monroe county with his parents in
SIS His father WAS proprietor of Rus
sells hotel, halfway house on the stage
line between this eity and Viroqua.
With the passing of tie stage coach,
IN. stage driver turnss bis attention to
farming, locating in lhe vicinity of Mel
VIVA Later he went 80 Dakota and re-
manned there until aboet six wears ago,
when he returned TO Sparta. Some
three years ago he moge3t to Dunn coun-
ty to live near children. busiug farm
there. NOT long ago BE sold the farm
and moved to Beleit where his children
had previously taken Up their abode.
Besides two sors and two daughters he
leaves his brother. Andrew Russell and
sister, Mrs. B. Dr. AFpOld, both of Spar
ia. The remains were brought to Mel
yina for burial