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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
VISIT YELLOWSTONE PARK Gu
YOUR WESTERN TRIP

On your way to California over the
cool northern route of the ''Milwau-
kee," do not fail to stop off at
Butte, Montana. and make side trip
to the wonderland of YelloS stone. Cir
Gle Tour of the Park from Butte costs
less thar via any other northern route
The addition of Yellowstone Park
gives the "Mil~sukee" road pre- emf
nence for scenery among trsnsconti-
mental lines. Nowhere will be found
such continuous panorama of stu
pendous mountain scenery as is pre-
sented SUCCESSFULLY by the towering
ranges of mighty Rockies, the for
ested Bitter Roots and the snow
crowned Cascades all close at hand,
to be enjoyed from the famous all
steel trains THE 0lympian" and
THE Columbiany-of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway.
From Seattle and Tacoma journey
south to California via the Rainier
Shasta" route, and return home direct
from either Los Angeles or San Fran
cisco on the superb, steel-equipped, no.
xtrs-fare train--"The Paeihc Limited"
over the central route Of this COM
pany. Low fare round trip excursions
daily stopovers as desired.
Send or call for complete informa-
ton and illustrated western travel lit
erature. Address the lofai agent of
the Chicago, Milwaukee, IS st. Paul
Railway
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
IN ROAD WORK
Numerous Crews Doing Service =
Special Tax Elections in Towns

There are a few towns in Vernon
county not making highway improve
ments this season. Supervisor Ristow
has number of crews working at diff
ferent points, some in bridge construc-
tion, Others grading, some macadanliz-
ing, making unusual activity in these
lines.
Some towns have held special meet
ings to vote additional aid, others are
to do so. Franklin voted $1,000 IN a
late date, Christiana is to hold a special
election July 18th for $1,000 aid on
Lovass hill
At late election in Wheatland vot-
ers declined by quite a decisive major
ity to grant 81 900 aid to complete work
on the road between Davis hill and De
Soto Those favoring the proposition
bestirred themselves and raised by pop
ular subscription 81, 900, depositing the
same with the county treasurer They
will, under the resolution passed at the
lsst session of the county board, secure
like amount from the county, and will
also come in for state aid. bringing the
total to SO, 900, which it is claimed will
complete the work laid out last season
on the road mentioned
We have no authoritative information,
but it is told that Viroqua town will
hold a special election the latter part
of the month, to vote on a proposition
of 50 500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
FORMER COUNTY CLERK DEAD
William Brandon Found Lifeless at
the Home of His Daughter

At the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Oscar Bonn, in Richland Center, a week
ago last Monday, William Brandon was
found dead in the second story Of tie
Bohn residence. Mr.. and Mrs. Bosn
were in Viroqua at the time. The nat
gral assumption is that he committed
self destruction, two revolvers being
found by his side, bullet wound found
in his head. The remains were taken
to Hillsboro for burial.
William Brandon was born in the
town of Greenwood, November %, 1855.
His father and mother were among
the earliest pioneers in that part Of
Vernon county, he being the Oldest
child of Hugh and Mary Brandon.
When he grew to manhood he held
many prominent offices-he was clerk
of Greenwood township for twelve
years: then he moved to Viroqua from
his farm in 1884 and served four years
in the Office of county clerk; was city
alderman: later he moved to Phillip,
South Dakota, and was justice of the
peace until his illness last November
caused him to go to the Yankton hos
pital, where he remained until the fore
part of last March. Feeling somewhat
improved in health he left the hospital
and went to Richland Center to live
with his daughter Ethel, where he
stayed until his death. He was mem
Der of the Nj. w. A. of Viroqua for the
past twenty years. His remains were
taken to Hillsboro for interment and
laid to rest beside his father and moth
er and sister in the family lot. He
leaves to mourn their loss a daughter,
Ethel Bohn; and son, William M. Bran
don; one brother, Frank Brandon; and
three sisters. Mrs. John Amberg, Mary
Brandon and Mrs. Bert Hofmeister.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Gave Him What was Coming

On Thursday morning last Deputy
Sheriff G. d. Thompson conveyed Charles
Cox, of Forest township, to the county
jail where he will serve twenty days
for wife beating. Cox was given his
sentence in Roger Williams court, and
the squire says that re-occurrence of
the offense will draw the extreme limit
of the law. Mr.. Williams says he's
got no time for wife beaters. Hills
boro Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Heavy Storm at Readstown

A heavy rain and severe electrical
storm visited this section on Tuesday
evening. The electric light plant was
put out of commission by the lightning
and the riveris too high TO furnish pow
er for the plant Much damage was
done to crops and roads. 1t is reported
that on Elk creek the flood was the
highest they had seen in many years.
George Snider lost three head of young
critters, which were drowned in the
food. Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Very Good Performance

Sparks Bros. shows presented two
very meritorious exhibitions on Mon
day, attracting a fine crowd in the af-
ternoon in spite of unpleasant weather.
The show was in all respects clean, high
class and thoroughly satisfying, and
the management ana performers hon
orable ladies and gentlemen. One thing
which especially warns our hearts to-
ward them is that in spite of the driz-
ely night and small crowd the evening
performance was given practically in
its entirity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Head of Public Schools WIN Resign

Prof. Chas. c. Bishop, principal and
superintendent of the city schools, will
tender his resignation to the board OF
education, because Of larger salary
indictment offered him by the city OF
Portage. With regret the board will
doubtless accept the resignation, and
there will be general regret among stu
dents and citizens. He has been with
US for three years, making well-earn-
ed reputation as gentleman and educat-
or. A substantially increased salary ID
offered him at Portage, with promise
of yearly advance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
al New Departure for the Fair

Secretary Alexander tells the CENSOR
that a new departure will be feature
of the approaching fair-frworks at
night on the grounds. Further partic.
ulars will be given in this respect.
Persons buying season tickets at s1.0C
will be entitled to all day and night
sessions of the fair without extra
charge. Tickets should be purchased
in advance of the fair, and may be had
now at any of the Viroqua drug stores
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
HIGH CLASS CARS

BY announcing for 1916 a seven
passenger forty horse power four
at 1886, and seven passenger
fifty horse power six at 81, 050,
Studebaker has once more start
led the motoring public.
That these are high grade cars
in every essential viii be evident
from the most superficial exam
inatien, and the specifications as
given indicate that the quality is
even higher than with last years
cars. They show that finer steels
have been used; that the uphol-
stery is of the highest grade of
leather; that the finishing opera
tions have been increased to twen-
ty-five in number, while numer-
our other deta.is of manufacture
are still further indicative of
quality. Chicago Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Mrs. Mae Swinson and Miss Bess

Mrs. Mae Swinson and Miss Bessie
McAuley spent few days in Lacrosse
Bert Frohock tells the CENSOR that
northern Wisconsin has humber crops
this season, much larger than here.
The o. o. Tuhus family are now
settled in their own residence lately oc-
cupied by the VIroqua hospital.
DIR. VIM. N. Trowbridge is again
able to attend to his practice after two
weeks confinement from an injured
knee.
e. F. u. lodge will hold a picnic at
Seas branch next Sunday. Members
have privilege of inviting friends.
Bring your baskets and enjoy the day
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Notice to Let Bids

The town board of Franklin will meet
Saturday, August IA, at noon, at the
Riley bridge q miles west of Liberty
Pole, for the purpose of considering
bids for the erection of a concrete
bridge. Contract will be let to lowest
satisfactory bidder, but the board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
hida
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Very Bad For Farmers

The weather conditions, because OF
continued rain and cold, have been far
from favorable for farm work, and
damage to crops is quite severe. Corn
has made slowly and is very backward,
heavy grain is badly lodged and dam
aged. Much hay is injured or made
worthless by almost daily rains. Just
now farmers are wearing a streak OF
blue, but the sun will shine forth in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Income Adjustments

The income tax inspectors, consisting
of District Attorney Smith, G. A. Nor
terud and W. N. Coffiand, met Assessor
Davis on Saturday last and passed on
statements filed for this season by YER
non county people. There were practic-
ally no contentious, hence little work.
The committee finished its labors in a
few hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Change in Auto Route

Auto now leaves Viola hotels for VII
roqua at $50 a. m. Leaves Viroqua
hotels for Viola at 1000 a. m. Round
trip daily except Sunday to Richland
Center. Rates 81 rs to Viola, 50 to
Richland Center. 29-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Short News Stories of Interest
PcUps by Censor Reporters Dongs
Viroqua and Vicinity
Ills Papers ofCredit

The Council Grove Guard says:
" Many young mans papers Of
CT edit are rolled into cigarettes,
and his business responsibility is
co ntained in little muslin bag,
the mouth Of which is drawn to-
ge Their by small yellow piece of
tw inc. The responsibility is sift-
ed out of the little bag into his
pa per of credit, rolled up tightly,
lig hted with a match and blown
into the winds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Former County Officer Injured

From his home in Franklin comes the
information that Chairman Torger
Berg, former county treasurer, was
quite seriously injured by tipping over
with load Of hay. First information
was that it was feared his back was
broken. He is improving is latest adj
vices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Band Concert Friday

Band concert scheduled for last Sun
day attracted a large crowd, but the
elements put the lid on the affair just
as it opened. II the weather is kind
enough to permit, concert will be Civ
en- at the city park Friday night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Training School Oneninp

Notice is given to all interested that
the annual opening of the Vernon Coun-
ty Training School will be on August %,
when the usual work will be taken up
by the same corps of instructors as last
year. AUG. E. SMITH, Principal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Said or Written 10 he Censor

E. S. Ward, Havre, Montana, July
20: at is getting awful dry here and
has been hot, but have not felt the
depression in business as i am doing
double the amount | did last year, /
was out to Zortman, seventy miles
from the railroad in the Little Rockies
and sold a car of beer. It's a mining
town and they have six hundred ton
stamp mill there and they crush that
amount of ore every day,An they en-
ploy about 500 men, working three shifts.
The longer stay out here the better /
like it. think would be lost to know
what to do back east now. Everything
moves here and everybody has money,
and they spend it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
VERNON IS THE SURE WINNER
Scores Return From East. West
North and South

After travelling in many sections OF
the country covering period of some
years, John E. Stoll is firm in the con-
viction, as he says, that Vernon coun-
ty surely looks good, and that there is
no place on eartn any better for the
man who expects and desires to make
sure success, especially in general
farming. There is no other section
better adapted for dairying and crop
ping than the Kickapoo bills and val
leys, where the crops pay for the farm.
and the hundreds who have returned
and are anxious to get back home"
testify to this statement and fact. I"
The scramble to secure good locations
at moderate figures is shown in the
transfer by Mr.. Stoll of the old Biddi-
son homestead in Franklin. Seventeen
months ago he secured that place and
sold the same in two farms and resold
them twice, Bernard Pierce having
purchased the 123-scre place, all under
cultivation, which James Lieurance
bought in March last, and it makes him
a fine home and profit producer. Each
time this land has been sold at a good
advance in price.
Stoll can make sales or exchanges
for any who consult him; any size want
ed, near the county seat or at a dis
lance, on easy terms, so the crops can
pay the purchase price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
ROUND AND ABOUT US.


farmer named George Barker and his
son, were attacked on the highway by
a stranger who sought and obtained q
ride with them. The would-be assassin
was overpowered and lodged in the
county jail at Prairie do Chen to await
trial on a serious charge. Barker was
badly cut with grain sickle which the
assailant used on him.
The widow of the late Judge Fruit
sustained fractured lower limb and
shoulder by fall on lacrosse con-
crete walk.
Westby will hold special meeting Au-
gust 9Th for purpose Of determining
whether kindergarten and domestic SCI
ence departments shall be re-establish-
ed in the schools Of that village. An
appropriation Of 81 $50 is asked for IL
the branches are placed in the school
curriculum.
Jens Davidson on Sunday assumed
official possession of the Westby post
office. He received his commission a
fortnight since but preferred to take
charge with the opening Of the month
Mr.. Davidson will be assisted by his
son. If they give patrons Of the Office
as satisfactory service as have Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Frederickson there can be no
Substantial complaint.
Editor II. ]. johnson Of the Boscobel
Dial, has been appointed clerk of Grant
county. He succeeds E. E. Me- 10Y, who
resigned to become postmaster st Lam
caster.
Sparta held a school meeting that
brought out over one thousand voters.
By a substantial majority it was deter
mined to build new high school build
ing to cost $4,000
Hillsboro had a week of travelling
carnival, with shows galore. Hillsboro
will not crave another very soon il
theirs is on no higher plain than the
one that showed in Viroqua a few years
since.
There will be joint picnic of all the
Methodist churches on the Soldiers Grove
circuit, at Soldiers Grove, on Wednes-
day, August 10, at which time the fourth
quarterly conference will be held. All
members and friends of the local Meth
odist churches are urged to remember
this and arrange to attend.
The little son of Tom Holland who
resides in Folsom section, had finger
90 badly crushed in cream separator
kat part of it had to be amputated.
Soldiers Grove Scout reports that
Mrs. Kate Seward met with a painful
accident while gathering eggs. She
fell from the hay loft and her left leg
caught on a rusty spike which tore it
open requiring "a stitches to close the
wound.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04
Next Summing Dav

Friday of next week, Aug. 10. will
be the next day the Lacrosse packing
plant will receive stock for shipment
from the Southeastern yards. Phone
4l5l. TOILET HETLAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

Merchant S. Engebretson, Esofea:
THE storage battery electric lighting
system installed at our place some
months ago is giving Us very general
satisfaction, and / could not now do
without it. 1t provides lighting for
three residences, our store and the viii
lage machine shop, where the plant is
located
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

The widow of the late Judge Fruit
sustained fractured lower limb and
shoulder by fall on lacrosse con-
crete walk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

Senator Benefits bill which sought
large reduction in state expense by
dispensing with services of two mem
bers of the tax commission, was killed
in the senate. Also his bill removing
from the board of university regents
the president of the institution, was
defeated in the senate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

By practically a unanimous vote the
legislature refused to grant railroads
an increase in Wisconsin passenger
fares from two to two and half cents
per mile. A
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

Soldiers Grove Scout reports that
Mrs. Kate Seward met with a painful
accident while gathering eggs. She
fell from the hay loft and her left leg
caught on a rusty spike which tore it
open requiring "a stitches to close the
yynf4nd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-08-04

The little son of Tom Holland who
resides in Folsom section, had finger
80 badly crushed in cream separator
kat part of it had to be amputated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-05
INCORPORATED AT ALBANY


Albany Ian 4-These interpretations we're hlod
with the SECRETARY 81 state 10 day ., o,o. II
Holmes sales Corporation. Manhattan; $5'Vty.vg' II
Garlv. =. VA G. Petersen. BROOKLYN. 49,.
Genain House and Home Building co. Man
haitian: $50 600: Max GeTmansy, church 81, ~
War Film Corporation, Manhattan $iVuvy' l. =.
Cohen, SIS Eastern raIk"sy' ,BfooNSn' LA1A'1'
'o NS,, ' yo,t ProiDeS Co. Manhattan: $4,000
lanes Donohue. $40 W. le5h ST.. y y J.. r.
f4.is Si Smcriran chair co. Manhattan; $4,000
G. A, smith. Caldwell, y. D.; j. j. iapen ana w
rd bGBs Morse. Brookgn: lace curtains SO
900: T. j. Morse. SIS l0th s., BINhN.. - d.
oRourtc y. y. ]. =; O'Neii B?olio.i n 400 NJ
j. NcKenna. 60 Broadway, y. y; J. J.. to-ein''I'
Isckeusack y. j.: T. A. Ice Union Couisei - I'm A.
mission merchants: SIS 900; ". A. Greer. es Nc
Donough s.. Brooklyn: Man Greer. Brooklyn; sadie
DS Caae y a Kerr Manhattan; general advertising
SIS 900: T. NJ Carney. 81 Z. f2d A.. y. u T. N
In,e-state Disbursement Association New York
Manhattan: $40 600: /. J. Redcife. COZ W. l4ith
St. n Y; Florence l. Turquei' Bfoohyh' > H.
Oi LIS Co., Manhattan general storsge; 900
Alexander Mcintyre. 454 ssh 81 brooyDh' waiter
W Meaty5 T JSRn F ~ n cd Manhattan
JuIIs Timer 56i West I4sth ST.. y. y: Arthur
v9ashan, James l f3ero: \ X..l,.., Co N,nbn.
tan: $4,000: Jerome II. Schloss. So6 West 95d
st.. y Y: Herbert w. schloss. Charles L. 'I@d'
octjen Butler Co.. Manhattan $50 900: L. George
Hermes. $50 Fast 55th st.. New YORK; Arthur
Schaus Brooklyn Frederick D OeiJen. y; -.
Chrjstophef a. ConneIl 800 West lO5th st., y. Y.
Fiien Gonnen. New York; Joseph T. Connel Rock
Aphs Producing Co. Manhattan: motion plc,-
ures, S25 600: George II. Brennan. 1902 Broadway.
y y: Conrad Bodden. y. J.; NJ. T. Weber
House u Morrison. Manhattan: mems wearing
uao.
- n y; Philip Morrison. Morris l.. shLlak.
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Hanover Holding Co.. BROOKLYN. 5000; r.. ID.
Knowlton, iJi Nassau s.. y. y; ID. a. Cashin.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-05

IS cents a pound, to filet mignon, at 90
cents. lit
"Welll welll" murmured white
haired woman, ave kept house forty
wears. and TO think | never knew tnaV
round-bone sirloin, at % cents a
pound. had even less waste than nat
bone sirloin. at % cents. In fact, SIR
loin was sirloin TO me. and ! knew no
difference in the cuts"
Short ribs. the demonstrators IN
formed the women, make the most
uourishing cut for soup, and are solG
bv honest dealers at II cents pound
now. He spent some minutes IN eN :,
tolling what he called skirt STEAK
which at Is cents a pound he said gave
TO BUYERS more for their money thah
almost any other cut
1T looks rather measly to me- sald
a blond.haired bride in the first row,
"It's all right when it's cooked" MT.
Carlewitz assured her
Getting meat in fairly large quanti-
ties was the best way Of economizlng'
you can get ten-pound forequar-
ter of lamb for 81 90 at the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-05

go 10 the shop basket on arm.
Learn the names of the different
cuts. call for what you want by the
right name and insist on having 1t,
he said. You'll get It,"
The beef, which was big one, made
some commotion when it was carried
up in the elevator, disputing passage
with a group of suffragists who were
headed for the Women's Political
Union headquarters on the ninth floor
But Mrs. Harriet Stanton Batch, de.
clariug that "the home goes first,
made way gracefully when she learned
that the beef was to be used to teach
women to be better housekeepers.
Two butchers, also in white aprons
assisted Mr.. Carlewitz by cutting up
the beef while he gave the lecture.
Mrs. Heath soon had to come to the
front and repeat his remarks, as his
voice could not be heard by the audi
ence. Their interest would have de-
lighted those persons who fear that
woman is losing her liking for house
wifely occupations. Notebooks in hand,
they listened eagerly while they were
led all the way from chuck steak, at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-05
DOCTOR SAYS BRIDE
CARRIED A PISTOL
Also Tells Of Persuasion with a
Hatchet and Wants Mar
rage Annulled.

DR. Simon Bloom. Of 211 East Broad
way. appeared In the Supreme Court
Yesterday 10 ask that his marriage, six
months ago, to Mrs. Eva Mowitz Bloom
no ounulled. because he was "induced"
10 marry her, practically with a re-
volver al his head. The gun really
was not exactly at his head, but Miss
Moyitz had 10 concealed IN heT mesn
bag. said the physician. when they
went to the City Hall 20 get married
Therefore. he explained, ne ala not
dare obey the impulse he felt, 70 run
awav before the ceremony took place,
The couple met when they were both
employed IN nc sweatshOp, and Mrs;
Bloom said that she had advanced
Bloom the money 10 study medicine
She later became n nurse. For seven
Years. said Dr.. Bloom, Miss Mowih
importuned him TO marry her, and be-
sides threatening him with revolver,
also came 70 his Office and tried TO
persuade him with a hatchet. Inc
weapon was in court yesterday.
Or. Bloom said that his present wife
knew that he was married and she
even bore the expense Of the divorce,
which the doctors first wife obtained
from him in Nyack. Three days after
the divorce, said DR.. Bloom. he married
the defendant, on account Of the threats
she made.
Mrs. Bloom said that her husband
suggested to her the idea Of threaten
ing to kill him if he did not marry
her. 50 that he could have a whip
hand over her" "All my people were
married without threatening" said
Mrs. Bloom, "and | wanted to get mar
ried without threatening" She said
she never told DR.. Bloom she would
ILL him