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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-03
Making a Distinction.

Marcella did l understand you to
say Mr.. Shimmerpate is one of our
best-known joke writer's?
Waverly-Not exactly. ] said he is
the writer of some Of our best-known
Jokes udge
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-03
New York Stock Exchange

Following are the quotations of the
days prices as furnished through
Byrne & Mcdonnell, members of the
New York Stock Exchange:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-03
Prices of Bonds

The following quotations were fur
nished by Post & Flagg:
Open. High. Low. Close.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-03

they got rid oflarge burdens Of unhealthy fat,
that their figures are improved and that they
have had yamarkahla haneHt in heslth
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-03

and get the very interesting book on how to
reduce weight steadily and easil. without loss
Of time, starving or strenuous exercising.
You may obtain this book, also free proof
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
lost DISTRESSING FATALITY
Two Young Women Lose Life From
Gasolene lgniting

Mrs. Nordahl Halmrast of Coon VAL
ley. received the shoekiag news of the
death by FIRE Of twp sisters in Mime
sofa. The awful fatality is thus told
by the Coon Valley Herald: The two
young ladies were IN the cellar cleaning
clothes with gasoline. the liquid caught
FIRE. The oldest, Emma, who was Is,
picked up the pan which contained the
gasoline and started upstairs. but IN
fortunately dropped it. which immedi-
ately caught FIRE 70 the stairway and
her dress. Her sister, Esther, sge Is,
was still n the cellar and unable TO get
out on account of the flames in the stair
way, thus the poor unfortunate girl
burned 70 death with the building, al
though effort was made 70 chop hole
through the floor and save her. Emma,
who escaped from the cellar, was so
badly burned shat she died the next
day.
The mother was 50 shocked by the
disaster that she is suffering a severe
attack of heart trouble, and is rot ex-
pected to live.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Painful Life Ininries

Willard II. Graham met with severe
accident on Tuesday while using a pow
er jig saw at the Bekkedal lumber yard.
By some stroke of inaccuracy his right
hand was drawn to the saw in such a
way that all fingers on the right mem
Der were badly mangled, surgeons find
ing it necessary to remove the index
and next middle finger close to the
knuckle joints. The two others are
crippled and will be but partially SER
viceable in future. While the accident
might have been more disastrous, they
are very severe on Mr.. Graham. who is
an Industrious and splendid citizen,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
obrecht's Coming Next Monday

The well known and popular obrecht
Stock Company will be in the city all
next week. They come direct from La
Crosse where they have played an ex-
tended engagement covering several
weeks. They will open Monday night
in their big pslatisl tent with Daniel
Sulley's great play entitled "The Par
ish Priest" This play has been pre-
sented most successfully in all the large
cities throughout the United States.
The obrecht Stock Company will pre-
sent different comedy or drama each
night. The mammoth tent will seat
fifteen hundred p.o,ie. ID beautifully
Illuminated. The large stage is stocked
with special scenery for each play. The
ladies band and orchestra is a special
feature giving free open air concerts
daily at 7;30 p. m. PIECES Is, Is and
IS cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Early Morning Ere

Early Wednesday morning lightning
struck the tobacco shed on the VIM.
Brody farm on the outskirts Of the vii
lage, and almost Immediately the whole
structure was ablaze. Through the eff
forts of people the barn near by was
saved. Emmett Hall, who rents the
Brody farm lost nearly all his farm ma
chinery. calf. some chickens and a
ton or two Of hay. Wn. McMullin lost
two pairs Of bob sleig' s in the flames.
The loss falls pretty heavy on Mr.. Hall
for he is poor man and carried no in
surance. -Cashton Record,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
a NEW STOCK IN OLD STAND
Smith Hardware Company Make Bow
to the Public-Old Tradesman

Viroqua has a third hardware store,
and like the others of the city, is a
creditable, up-to date business place
with large stock. In the old corner store,
so long occupied by senior of the new
firm, Aug ]. Smith, may be found That
self same individual again catering to
public favor with his old-time sffsbility.
He has associated with him his son in
law, Mr.. Charles A. Parker, who has
had some years experience in business
for himself and as a salesman in the
Kuebler store. Mr. Parker is a hiIst-
ling Young man. keen after patronage
and understands the game. Mr.. Smith
engaged in trade here in 1883. continu-
ing till few years since. successful
and popular, but rheumatic trouble COM
PEELED him to retire temporarily. In
the old trade corner material improve
ments have been and will be made, and
with complete new stock in all branch
es of the business the new firm invites
public inspection and patronage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Yes. He Aoneared Deliobtf,l

Rev. Lester C Randolph, who has
connection with Milton College as pro-
fessor, gave the closing number in the
seasons entertainment course. AL
though substitute. Mr.. Randolph had
a subject that was worth listening to
and was handled with skill and truth
THAT Delightful Fellow, the American
Boy" 1t was an appeal to parents to
make home training the corner-sto
Of their faith and life. From every
angle Rev. Randolph gave sound rea-
sons and experience for the faith that
inspired his message.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
HARK BACK HALF A CENTURY
Seems Like Days of Old on the Kick
apoo, Bad AK and in Sheyenne

Bell Center. the only town in the
Kiekapoo valley where booze is lieens-
ed to be sold, had case in circuit
court last week, that is reminder Of
the old days of the Kickspoo and the
Bad AK sections:
A judge has a right to carry a re-
voiver when sitting on the bench in
case he needs it to enforce respect for
his decisions and protect himself against
a mob, decided Judge George Clement
son in circuit court. he heard the charge
brought by District Attorney Munson
against Justice David L. Dobson of the
municipal court of Bell Center. DOB
son was accused ef carrying concealed
weapons. There is a rough element
at Bell Center, Judge" exclaimed Dob
sen, 'and unless backed by gun there
is often kick at my decisions. The
case was dismissed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
A Piece. But NOT AZ the Ton

Viroqua high school contestants went
against some stout propositions in the
state championship contests at Amigo
and New Richmond. At the former
place Mary Graves succeeded in being
named for second position, and Joe A.
Roman, in fast company, took fifth po-
sition at the latter place. Profs. Bish-
op and Gilman, who accompanied the
home contestants, believe we Jared
well in such an array Of semi-profes-
sional debaters from the largest schools
in the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Not Just Fair

The Leader occupies half-columu OF
space TO scold the city council for not
making it the official city paper. The
aldermen could aptly reply in orc line
by saying that the editor Of the ~ I'd,
ar failed and refused TO comply with
their requirements in asking Tor bids.
That body evidently does not consider II
publicity to place its official publications
IN q paper with practically no circula-
ton when there is a medium having
thousands o. circulation i publicity
is not the purpose In making official
publications of all kinds, then do away
with the practice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS

cEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the undersigned. until Wednesday. 18th day
Of June 1914, at 10 O'Clock m. for the erection
Of a creamery. at Yiroqna. Wis. for the ViFoqua
Creamery Company, In accordance with plans
and specifications furnished by Bolton & Sadler.
architects. Janesville. Wis.
Plans may be obtained Of Chris EllefsOn, seere-
tary. Viroqua. Wis, or Of the architect. James
Vile Wis. Individual sets Of plans ma. be had
from the architects for s. % each. to be retained
ill the bids are in. Plans will be ready for fig
urea about May 18th. All proposals must be ae-
eompanied by a certified check. payable to Chris
Eilefson. secretary. equal 70 10 per cent Of the
bid. The successful bidder will be required 70
give surety bond equal to % per cent Of the con-
tract price.
The right Is reserved to reject any all propos-
ais submitted. All plans must be returned with
the bid on or before the time closing June 18th. ~
o'clock a. n.
VIROQuA CREAMERY COMPANY, Yirequss Wis.
CHms ELLEFsoH. Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Not Elbert. Rut His Counternart

DR.. Palmer, head of the ..a6Slf' a
scientific chirc.iractic, IN fect,,red -
=; we. . leu nouse .sefe Thursday night,
= : genus y. -peech, temperament and
personal @ppearance. He is firm stu
aenk Of the philosophy of Ebert Hub
-nafd, and might easily be taken for
that noted philanthropist. Too, he pos
sesses the gehlaiity, the humanitarian
spirit that actuates Hubbard. In his
talk Dr.. Palmer was both humorous
and logical, a critical observer of every
day things from low to high. Whether
we may know of his speciality, are a
doubter or believer, one must admire
Or. Palmer who hears him and notes
his personality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
ROUND AND ABOUT Us.

Frank HayneF, an old Crawford coun-
~ offender, got his seventh term in the
states prison for stealing horse and
buggy in Prairie do Chen. He was a
former resident OF Mt. Sterling. To
the officers Haynes expresses a desire
to get back to Waupun, liking the place
and society, where he had spent nearly
thirty of his sixty wears of life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
GREY ANGEL OF SUCCESS
STUDENTS MIGHT MAKE THAT
A SLOGAN
Commencement Week Throughout
the Land-Viroqua Has Large
Class Westby's First

These are commencement days, the
most joyous time in young life the
stepping from stGaen. to real life-de-
narration line between embryo life and
the real thing. In every city, village
and hamlet this is the particular season
for these gatherings Of educational
achievement.
Viroqua has a graduating class of 80,
and most remarkable occurrence it is
that there are a greater number of
young men in the class than young
women, for always the girls predomi-
nate.
There is practically solid week Of
commencement doings, opening Sunday
night with the baccalaureate sermon
and exercises in the Congregational
church, Faster Bsyne delivering a dis
course or lecture that ought to sink
deep int the hearts and minds of the
hne class of young men and women who
lsat before him. He was eloquent, ear
nest, spoke words of true significance
from the the subject s'rhe Grey Angel
of Success. The thought was predica.
ted on the statement that the world is a
struggle and everything that is worth
doing is drudgery and constant pull.
Nothing il accomplished and worth hav-
ing that is not worked for.
This Wednesday evening the class
play Is presented at the tabernacle
d-Summer Nights Dream" With
cast of seventeen.
Friday night at the same place the
graduating exercises proper take place.
when the following program will be
presenteds
Invocation .,....,,......Re Reverend ]. e. Cooke
MUSIC s,.,.. Old Folks at Home" King Of the
Address M Worms Beneath the s Bar ssH0''
Music. Apple Boasoms =. d Ii Gee Club
Distribution Of VS. for Athletic and Forensic
! Work, Presentation q the Diplomas
Muiie. Goodbye. Sweet Day.. Mixed Chorus
Der edictlop .Rsyerena H. T. Bayne
Westby high school is this week hold
! ing its first commencement exercises as
such Rev. Sybilrud came from Min
neapolis to favor the class With bacaa.
laureate sermon. Tuesday night was
class play. ''The Private Secretary. y
Thursday night commencement address
by Prof. H K. Bassett OF the ,4LJsIfyer,
sity. Friday night will be commence.
ment exercises nsoeer. The first grad
uating elass is composed of Reuben
lSgeD. ,1e cry Sveufd, Eugene Balls
.,..ao, JOrgen Justin, Aksel NNstingen,
Otis Holman, Earl Unseth. Hafgid Stew
lingson, Albin Saugstsd, Joel Hendrick'
son, Dorothy Kingslien, Olga Rogue
Esther Neprnd, Magma Davidson, Paula
Mockrud.
Viola schools held commencement
/ last week, when zke following youns
people were graduated under Prof. G.
", Appleman: Harriet Marshal, Vevt
Milum Qns Sanford, Faye Wood, Haze
Boggs. Minnie Beighiey. Mae VanFleet,
Leah Lanam, Dgfght Kellicust, Mack
Marshall and Dewey Matthes.
School entertainment will be held
at Folsom school house, Friday evening,
MAY % In case Of bad weather FRI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Broke the Record

The Viroqua creamery passed its
high mark for one day in receipt of
cream on Monday, when there were de-
liveries from $50 patrons, a total of
Is, 5S7 pounds, which is equivalent to
$50 pounds of butter. In whole milk
it would mean about 1870. 900 pounds.
And that's going some.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Brought Here for LAYING Away


The mortal remains of Charles 7. Her
ron arrived here from Minneapolis,
Monday morning, he having passed
away from dropsicai trouble on Friday
last. Funeral services we're held in the
Congregational chuyeh, conducted by
Pastor Bayne, bu2ls.i in the family lot,
where father and mother and other
kindred lie. Former associates in the
Jefferson acme bors the casket to it's
place Of deposit: Isaac S. Hamilton,
Martin Roof, Andrew Hoveland, Y, NJ.
Baker, A. f. May and John Side. The
male quartet. Messrs. Parker, Berge,
Mcintosh and Nye, sang. v--'-
Charles 7. Heron was born in JEFF
ferson. second son Of the pioneers, w.
A. Heron and wife, April %, 1854,
vent to North Dakota Is years ago.
He has lived in Minneapolis and Duluth
for some years. He leaves q wife, two
daughters, one brother and three sisters
in the west, most of whom were pres;
ent at the ceremonies, r-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
CASTIRON CAN BE WELDED

By new welding process which we
have installed, castiron can be success
fully welded. Also steel can be welded
by the same process and large repair jobs
on steel boilers can often be saved by
welding the break. II you have any
broken machine castings that you wish
repaired and save delay in waiting for
new parts, send them to our garage,
where they will receive prompt atten-
ton.
We also have an up to-date vulcaniz-
ing outfit and are prepared to do all
kinds Of tire repairing. Give US trial.
MARX Bros, CashtOn, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Nnxinns WoeA nranLs

The CENSOR has printed and for sale
the fastest form of noxious weed blanks.
together with combined notice to land
owner, filing back and synopsis of the
law on the subject. Mail orders prompt
ly filed. Send in your orders from diff.
ferent towns and villages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Auction Sale

At the Espeseth residence on south
Main street, commencing ut one O'Clock,
Saturday, June 10, they will sell house
mold effects, buggy, cutter, road scrap
er, corn cultiyator and other things.
All desirable thinRs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

The Record says VIM. Job made de-
livery Of load of cream TO Cashton
farmers creamery that weighed 1853
pounds. it further states that the En-
terprise butter company of the same
place hag outgrOwn its present quarters
and is arranging for engagements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

ing these declining years at the Soldiers
Home, where all are made comfortable
who are privileged to reside there. |
shall ever retain most pleasant reeol-
lection Of my early manhood in Vernon
county. JOHN I. METCALF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Lawn Mower Sharpenino

VIII call at your residence to do the
work. Sharpening, cleaning and ad-
j0sting, Is cents. Work guaranteed.
Leave orders at Davis Drug Store.
LEWIS HEATH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
New Dates TODAY

CENSOR subscription lists are corrs ct
ed to date Examine your slip. If err.
ror or omission has occurred In maxim
these corrections kindly advise at once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
FARM. STOCK AND DAIRY Jors

Roy McMullen, connected with the
state dairy and food department, or
gained COW testing association among
farmers of Ontario section. He is in
jackson county this week on a similar
mission.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

Promoters of the Wilton Ontario
railroad project are making their plans
overlap expectations by cultivating a
sentiment for connecting Dodgeville
with the upper Kickspoo country by a
direct line between the two points TAX
ing in La Fargo and Richland Center,
then south, Work is being done on the
achavna
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
PATRIoIlc sENTIMENT pAYs
Memorialand Decoration Time Brings
Reminders of Valorous Deeds

The thick OF battle was abous fifty,
years ago in the Civil war. Those who
participated have vivid realisation and
students OF history take especial inter-
est at this season. Last Sunday brought
out good gathering ef citizens, old
veterans and Relies Corps ladies' TO the
Memorial services at morning hour in
Congregational church, when Rev. j.
e. Cooke, delivered sermon abound
ing in patriotic sentiment and religious
teschirg. the INTERVIEWING being pleas
antly made,
On Saturday next. Decoration day,
old soldiers and relief corps ladies will
gather at the post hall. Automobiles
will be provided Tor their conveyance
to the cemetery. 1ne procession will
move soon after one o'clock. The days
program is re-published as matter of
information.
The American Flag
Third Regiment Band
Firing Squad
Flower Bearers
Civil War Veterans
Spanish American Soidiars
Womens' Reliai Corps
Hospital Corps
CITY Officials
County Officials
Nirouua Schools
Framing School
AT the cemetery, the following pro.
gram will be carried out:
Decoration Of Graves !, .....,.......,........,...
selsn,:on. .,....,.... Third Regiment Band
,sIns LncOin's Gettysbarg Address
Song OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Vroaua Mssssyybarfe
Grand Army Ritual ti.s. 't' ,ff4ffS,,,I..4.....
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
HIGH Church Dienity 10 Visit Us

On Friday night, June 5, Bishop Qusle
will lecture on one of his popular themes
in the Methodist tabernacle. for benefit
of Springville circuit churches. Great
opportunity for people to see and hear
one of the leading Methodists of the
land.
Friday afternoon at O'Clock be will
re dedicate Springviile church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Cemetery Assoeiation Mee,ino

cemetery ASSOCIATION meetInS
Officers and members of Liberty Pole
cemetry association will meet on the
grounds Friday, May 20, 9:30 for the
election of officers and transaction of
other business. SIDNEY HIGGINS, See.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
:OBITUARY5

At her home in Readstown, May II. after lin
gering illness. Eliza Ann Hall, wife Of E. r john
son. aged % years, native Of Ohio. coming to
this county with her parents, settling Brook
vile. when FIVE years old where she grew to wo-
manhood. She married Mr.. johnson IN 1887. who
with a Walter, a sister. Mrs. Catherine Crook,
brothers John and James Hall, survive her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

wife of Milo whitney. aged 50 years and months
The Argus notes that this excellent lady was the
first white woman born in DeSoto. and she died
on practically the very spot where she WAS born:
the only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Coffin,
arnnnpk DeSnfna first aesflera
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

Charles Billings. Stoddard citizen,
suffered a stroke Of paralysis, and is
reported in critical condition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

May @. in Sparta, ct the residence Of the moth
err Of the BRIDE Mr.. Milford +. Wskernan and Miss
Hazel Smith. both Of Sparta, Rev. =. w. Straw
Officiating. Only close relatives of contracting
parties were present Immediately after the GER
ernony Mr. and Mrs. WakeFnan left on the even
ing train for SHIRT trip. The bride Ii n daughter
Of Mrs. Seth T. Smith. who passed most Of her
ffa ga.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

Sparta citizens are making a hard
pull for location and building of union
depot in that city, a convenience which
this section of the country would appre-
ciate. The matter is before the state
railroad commission, hearing having
been held.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
Modem Equipment in Bread Making

Modern Equipment in Bread Making
Proprietor Lehman of the Viroqua
Bakery, has perfection at his business
in new bread making equipment, having
just installed an electric mixer, steel
bread vat, sanitary rack, etc. You
will be surprised to know the value of
these things over the old way. Drop
in and let Lehman show you his new
nntfit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

Readstown against Lacrosse Clothing
Company at Viroqua fair grounds, May
81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

Monday, June End the stupencuous
production, 1.-The Rise and Fall of Ma
poleon" eight parts, 200 scenes, 1900
people. Now playing the large cities
at Is SOC. Prices for this great fea-
ture Is 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
MARRIED

At Valley MAJ a. by Rev. Truesdale. Mr. Win
fred J. Bold and Miss Carrie Cahron. both Of Dell
comm unity. where [ ley have resided all their
lives and count many lriends theirs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

At L.aFarge. May 2. b. Rev W. p. Burrows'
Mr.. Homer Marshall and Miss Ina Calhoon. both
Of Clinton town
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

A. Viroqua. on a recent lay By Rev. G. z. But.
iers. Mr.. VIII Moore and Hiss ElIie DeLacs. both
Of Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27
FILM SHES

A fine photo of Kathlyn Williams will
be given to each patron Friday night.
Special service will be given so those
wishing to see these great pictures can
do so after the commencement exercises.
The Canadian Bioscope Co. presents
"Evangeline" (Longfellow's Immortal
POEM Saturday night. Two Epochs
Five Reels. Star Cast. Toned and
Tinted Two Hundred Scenes. Chill
dren Toe, adults zoe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

School entertainment will be held
at Folsom school house, Friday evening,
May 29. In case of bad weather FRI
day evening it will be given Saturday
avpninn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-05-27

The new illustrated school annual is
out. an attractive book. Young Neil
Minshall won copy by being first on
hard this morning, when they were
placed on sale, In fact he remained on
the spot sill night to reap the prize offer,