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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
-Makee you think of winter.

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First furry of snow last Friday.
Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Mrs. Willard Graham suffers much
from rheumatism.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone sc.
Mechanics P. S. Curtis and Frank
Primer passed day in Lacrosse.
We handle the best of barn paint
at right prices. Bekkedsl Lumber Co.
Mrs Chester DANES came from
Thorp to visit relatives in this section.
oil inspection duties took Jos.
0mundson to Norwalk and Sparta on
Monday.
Mrs. S R Curry visited two days
at Viola and West Lima, being taken
over by automobile.
DIR. w. NJ. Trowbridge was in Mil
waukee to attend annual convention of
the state medical society.
Sunday was fine day for autoing,
Seemingly everybody owning a machine
! took advantage of roads and weather.
We take measurements for storm
sash any place in the city, and guaran-
tee to fit. Call phone 43. The Nuzum
Yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Nuzum were at
Janesville to visit DIR. I. W. Nuzum
and family and Mr.. Nuzum's aged
mother.
Mrs. John 0. Fortney has had a
not air heating plant placed in the resi-
dence property purchased from ]. w.
Brown.
The broad defective walk in front
of Williams shoe store and Johnson's
drug store is being replaced by suit
able concrete structure.
"A number of relatives and friends
were entertained in party by Under
Sheriff and Mrs. Andrew HOMELAND at
their home on Saturday evening.
Fresh cement and plaster just re-
ceived. Come in and get our price.
Our motto: Small profit and quick
sales" Bekkedal Lumber Co.
We say: Brush your teeth with
one of our excellent tooth brushes and
you will get the most satisfactory SER
vice. Price from Zoe to 35c at Davis
Drug Store.
Carl Mathison of Jefferson miracu-
lousy escaped death few days since.
He fell from load of straw behind the
heels of his horses, which took fright
and ran away. Two wheels of the wag-
on passed over Mr.. Mathisor, but hap
PLY nothing more serious than brok-
en- arm came to him.
Ole A. Kalvestran and family were
over from Gays Mills on Sunday. He
says their fair was success notwith-
standing the very unfavorable weather
and bad roads. There, as at all other
fairs, pickpockets got in their work.
Apparently well-organized gang fol-
lowed the business at all Wisconsin
fairs. Their stealings must have gone
into the thousands throughout the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
JUDGE HIGBEE HOLDS NOTES
NOT VALID
Ontario Citizens Released From
Heavy ObIigations-Ra road
Spectators Can't Recover

In the fervor of their great anxiety
to have a railroad connect them with
the outer world, citizens ofl0ntario vii
lage and contiguous territory gave
their Individual notes in promotion OF
the scheme. Sharpers secured the OBJ.
legations, made little effort to build the
road and finally sued on the notes. A
test case was made in Monroe county
circuit court, Graves & Musters repre-
sentlng the note holders, c. J. Smith
and Wolfe & Wolfe the defendant Eye
lev. Judge Higbee ruled that the notes
wers not collectable. basing his finding
on the grounds that the so.called rail-
road company did not have the right to
take the notes.
When the company was formed it Sc
cured charter and a certificate of con.
venience and necessity from the state
commission, as ell good railroad COM
panies have to do. These necessities
covered the proposed route between
Wilton and Ontario. But later on the
route was changed 10 Norwalk, the
company securing permission to make
the change but not taking out the Gov
eted certificate of convenience and ne.
cessity covering the proposed new line.
The court ruled that these papers " ere
necessary. The judge ruled further
that the changing of the route made
an entirely different railroad company,
even though portion of the route re-
manned through the same territory and
with the same men back of it. This is
the point on which the fight will hinge
in case the matter is taken to the high.
er court, as it no doubt will be.
But there is still a later chapter in
the Ontario trouble. When the pro.
ceedings above mentioned failed to
bring the much coveted road, along
came another promoter, who induced
citizens to the number of about sixteen,
to form a joint syndicate that would
make them liable to the extent of their
iull individual property holdings Moth.
ing was done. Action has been brought
against signers. This latter matter
was referred to a referee to ascertain
certain facts.
Ontario section has been determin.
ed on railroad for more than forty
years. Energy, money and patience
have been expended They have had
plenty of encouragement and promises
Those mixed in the late transactions
may pay dearly for their good inten-
tons and progressive spirit The CEN.
SoR hopes not.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
ECHOES FROM THE LATE FAIR
Vernon County a Good Place to Go
Facts and Jokes

Some writer in the "Gossip's Depart
ment" of the Lacrosse Sunday Chron-
icle, who paid a visit to our fair, re-
turned home happy, il would seem, and
in the jubilant mood penned the follow
ing: las Twas one Of the fortunate
residents of this town who journeyed
down to Viroqua ten days ago to take
in the Vernon county fair, and the pub
lie spirited, hospitable citizens of that
burgh gave me a days outing which
will finger in memory as one of the top
notch affairs of the year in these parts,
in this column to the gratitude which
the visiting delegation feels for the
festive time enjoyed at the hands of
our neighbors at the other end of the
Southeastern line. Big hearted and gen
erons, lover of fast horses and a friend
to everyone he meets, Frank Minshall,
president of the fair association, be-
longs to that rare class of executives
who carry things by storm and keeps
the gang moving, seemingly without
any effort on their part. merely by
stirring up enthusiasm Minshall had
his pockets picked while watching the
fireworks at the night show and he
didn't discover it until be went to pay
for the treats for q crowd of friends
surrounding one of the refreshment
booths. Instead of frightening his face
half foot or more and assuming a sad
expression, he whooped her up with a
good laugh and told the story of his
loss to everyone he met as "a hot one
on the ex-sheriff of this county, by
gum" Suffice to say that the gang
about the booth got the lemonade just
the same, although the president of the
association had to borrow a friend
check book in order to settle for the
refreshments.
Another live wire at the fair, | OBJ
served, was Secretary F. w. Alexan-
der, who is just rounding out his twen-
ty- second year as an officer of the as
ISOLATION and ia still up and coming like
a two.year old. There is no contro-
versy too complicated for Mr. Alexan-
der to tackle. Troubles roll from him
like water from ducks back, and by
few gentle words ne can almost con-
vince man he never had grievance.
There are lot of other leading citizens
of Viroqus who are there with the glad
hand and the real welcome, when it
comes to receiving visitors, and the
chap who doesn't feel at home after he
has been 10 Viroqua an hour couldn't
hang up his hat and be happy anywhere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
VILLAGE STORE BURGLARIzED
Morteruds' Place Entered at Bloom.
ingdale

A week ago Friday night unwelcome
visitors made carefully planned raid
on the general store of Morterud Broth
ers in the village of Bloomingdale The
intruders broke in the rear door of the
store and were apparently very careful
of the class of things taken. So far as
could be ascertained practically the
only article carried away was a S. 90
safety razor. From the cash register
and nickle-in-the-slot machine they Sc.
cured about $1,000 in cash. Numerous
things of value in the safe and else
where about the store they failed to
take, although handy for them. Evil
IDENTIFY the burglars knew their business
and did not propose to appropriate pro-
perty that might furnish clue to their
identity.
The Morteruds consider themselves
lucky in not having a vastly greater
run on their stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Old Homesteads Change Hands

John E Stol, who a few months ago.
acquired the old Edward Silbaugh home
stead, Immediately east of the county
aims house farm, has exchanged one
hundred acres of the same, including
buildings, with Ed. S. Crowther for the
g. W. Nuzum homestead on the hill
south of town, and a hundred acre farm
in Wheatland
The Nuzum place embracestwo houses
large modern barn, orchard, altogeth.
er six acres of land. fine buy for some
one who desires a convenient, slightly
home. The Crowther place in Wheat
land is just the farm for a rigorous
young farmer. Who wants il?
If you can't trade or deal with others
try Stoll. He can fit you out in almost
anything you may want.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
1t Was a Scorcher

This section of Wisconsin experienced
a freeze last Thursday night that
cleaned up vegetation and crops for the
season. Friday morning at six O'Clock
mercury stood at eighteen degrees
above zero; ice formed on open vessels
of water an inch thick. Corn, tobacco
and other growing crops, vegetables
and fruits were quietly halted in the
stage of maturing. A considerable
amount of tobacco unharvested was
frozen stiff. Growth of many fine
lelds of unmatured corn was stopped.
Farmers are now hustling to fill their
silos from this frosted corn. Many
had their good corn in the shock before
the freeze came, and there will be care
full scrutiny to save all the seed posi-
BILE.
A number Of farmers and breeders
have told the CENSOR that there is a
constant seeping from the bottom OF
their silos, liquid matter oozing out,
caused by the very green condition OF
corn when cut into silage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
GAY zeNoLA MAC LAREN.

Gay Zenola MacLaren attends the
production of a modern play i've times
and then, without ever having read
the original book or dramatization or,
in fact, any of the lines In any way,
can go upon the Lyceum or Chautau-
qua platform and give an initiative re-
eital of the entire production. imper-
sonating every character. This at once
places Miss MacLaren as an entertain
er in class entirely by herself
Miss MacLaren frankly admits that
her power is not the result Of years OF
study and work. although it has taken
close application and pains to develop
and perfect it, but of a natural born
gift for mimicry. She does not claim
to originate the many characters she
assumes, but to give faithful repro
duction Of them as portrayed by the
great artists and their supporting com
panies in the original productions.
In order to do this work one gift Is
absolutely necessary, without which
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Will ASSIST SUPERINTENDENT
Committee Organizes and Appoints
Supervising Teachers

The newly appointed county educa-
tional committee-Dr John Shee, W.
c. Williams and Frank R. Eno-whieh
succeeds the county board of education,
met in this city on Tuesday, organizing
by the election Of DR.. Shee as presi-
dent, Mr.. Williams as secretary.
The matter OF choosing two supervis-
ing teachers to assist superintendent
Gardner, was taken up Six names
were submitted by him, from which
Prof Wendell p Morgan of Sterling,
and Miss Matte jackson were chosen.
Latter is teacher in Westby schools,
and has for years been one of the strong
instructors of the county. Mr.. Morgan
is graduate OF Platteville normal. II e
was at the head of Fennimore high
school and taught elsewhere, returning
to the farm dozen years ago.
These new county instructors and
supervisors will commence their work
of visiting country schools November
first. They are engaged for a term of
ten months at $40 each and necessary
travelling expenses, and are paid by
the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Short News Stories of Interest
PckUps Comings Goines Dongs
Viroqua and Vicinity
NO GOOD ma CROUCH

There's nothing in being gloomy
nothing in sulking, nothing but
meanness in taking a frown into
the home.
Give us the fellow that can
smile in spite of the troublesome
liver or an manageable sweet
heart.
Grouches do not pay. When a
cheerful disposition is backed by
a resolute purpose, success likes
to meet it at least halfway.
Smiles make friends where frowns
incite antagonisms.
To be sure, there are times
wien everything seems to 60
wrong. Wishes fail of realizs-
ton, hopes are disappointed. plans
miscarry, efforts are defeated
It's natural then for depression
to take hold; but the man worth
while keeps his head up and his
face a-smiling.
Some one has said that there
are links in the chain of every
life that must be forged of sheer
nerve We all know it to be true.
In forging these links, however,
we are forging the most priceless
of Observation-Disclosures.
Are not the sweetest of our
memories those that recall the
smiling fights we made when no.
body knew or even guessed?
There's nothing but meanness
and misery in a crouch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
The Littlest Rebel

While technically war play, it il
not intended to keep alive a dying en-.
nifty between the north and the south.
The story is of war. yet only as back
ground for smaller drama in it's great
grim setting.
The scenes are laid in Virginia, few
miles south Of Richmond at a period
when the armies of the north were
slowly closing in on the southern CAPT.
tal;when Dixie" already oyerpowered
by sheer force of numbers, fought only
upon the courage of her men and the
loyalty and love of her noble women.
The theme of the play is one of simple
humanity which existed on both sides
of divided country in spite of bitter,
bloody conflict, and the author has striv-
en- faithfully to show no prejudice or
Partially to either the blue or the gray.
Viroqua opera house, Monday, October
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
TIME TO LOOK FOR THINGS
You Can Find Them at Viroqua De-
partment Store
Captured Two Wolves

Two Viroqua men, A. S. and Will
Atkins, were successful in trapping two
full grown gray wolves on the Cade
farm, Side hollow, Sunday morning.
They set their traps Saturday night
about twenty rods apart, finding their
game nicely in hand the following morn
ing, ard they proceeded to kill. They
made quite an animal show on the
streets Monday. The lucky captors
think there are more Of the destructive
beasts in the same section. During the
past year approaching hundred sheep
and lambs have been destroyed in that
community. Doubtless much of this
loss was charged agsins: innocent dogs
of the community.
Very few wolves have been killed in
Vernon county during the last decade.
The Atkins will secure $40 in state and
county bounty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Lutheran Sunday school Reorganlned

Last Sabbath the Sunday school OF
the United Lutheran church was reor-
ganized and the graded system intro
duced. There was an enrolment of Is
children, the new system necessitating
the installing of eleven teachers. The
graded system is very complete. II
consists of nine grades, beginning with
the age of four and ending with the
age of fourteen, when they are con-
firmed. The Sunday school has two
distinct departments, English and Nor
wegian, opening and closing in English.
The school has also Bible class under
supervision of Pastor Hofstead and Mr..
L. M Roseland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
OPEN SEASON ON MONDAY
FINE ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
FOR COMING WINTER
Five Numbers Contracted for-Stunts
That viii Please Different
Tastes

Some time ago officers of Virooua
lecture and entertainment association
contracted with the Redpath Company
for the approaching seasons amuse-
ment course and they are certain thew
have combination of high-clas at
traction that satisfy. There are five
numbers two musical, one lecture by
McNutt. the dinner pail man, Prof.
Wood, the scientific inventor. First of
the course will be next Monday night
in the opera house. Solicitors are now
taking names for the course. Tickets
are 81 so for the season, the usual price.
Reserved seat sale opens Saturday
morning at Dahl's drug store. Open
ing number of the course is:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Mems Club Will Debate and Feed

About forty members Of the local
business mems club sat down TO an in
formal six o'clock chicken pie dinner
provided by ladies' of the wheel. We'd
nesday evening in the basement Of the
Methodist church, President Aug E.
Smith presiding
Following the dinner an interchange
of ideas was had as to what lines of
thought and entertainment will be APP
propriate for future of the club II
was determined that following the
feed" at the next monthly sitting a
debate on some subject of general in
terest will be had.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
studebaker Has rs, 900 Orders
(Taken from the Motor Age in
the issue of Septemher 30.l

(Taken from the Motor Age in
the issue of September 30.)
The Studebaker Corporation
now has over 20, 900 domestic or
ders scheduled for the 1916 cars,
and more than 5000 orders for
shipment to foreign countries, in
Guiding Canada, Great Britain,
Australia, India, China, Philli-
pines, South Africa, Central Am
erica and Cent? al Europe.
The 1914 and 1915 Studebaker
product has demonstrated beyond
a doubt that no better car was
built in 1914 and 1915, and stood
the most severe test. Every
buyer or owner liked 1t better the
longer he drove it. Now comes
the 1916 Perfection itself-great-
est In power, light in weight,
roomier, more clearance, simple
ity in operation, low in price,
heavier axles, propeller shafts,
spindles and gears. The car that
will outlast the owner.
Zee the car that is perfection
itself; the car that will outlast
the owner.
Buy it because it is a Stude-
bakers l4.16 inch bore and
inch stroke.
Two carloads expected every
day at LARSEN & SoLvERsoE' S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Modernizinp His Store

Dry Goods Merchant H. E. Rogers
has fallen in line with the general i'm
provement of business places and is
converting his store into thoroughly
modern emporium. Fine grained shell
wing has been installed the entire length
of the store on the south side. The
ready-to- wear department has been
transferred from the annex to the north
side, where it is much more accessible
to customers. Modern cases and shell
wing will soon fill the north side The
annex is being used exclusively for ia
BILE linens, fannels and domestics of all
kinds, the better light upon piece goods
displaying them to more advantage.
Henry is deserving of congratulation
in inaugurating this betterment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
VIII Remain in Yironua

Attorney Adolph Heinz has deter
mined to remain in Viroqua and con-
tinue the practice of his profession.
His residence here for two years as as
sociate in law work with j. Henry Ben
nett has brought him many acquaint.
ances. Mr.. Heinz has made friends by
close application to his profession and
demeanor as a gentleman and scholar,
and all will be glad to know of his de-
termination to remain here His Office
will be in front rooms, second story OF
the Williams block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
FareweIls to Popular Pastor

There was large turnout, Wednes-
day night, to accord Rev. Reed Taft
Bayne and his aged and talented par
ents farewell greetings. During two
years of Mr. Bayne's passionate of the
Congregational church he made many
and earnest friends both in and outside
of church membership. He is fine
speaker and strong reasoner and withail
popular gentleman. Refreshments,
solos by Mrs. Nye and selections by
high school orchestra filled the program.
Mr.. Bayne and his mother, w. F.
Lindemann and wife, Mr.. and Mrs Nc
Intosh, Miss Kate Goodell and Prof.
Theile were in the receiving line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Surprised on Their Anniversary Day

Surprised on Their Anniversary Day
Mr.. and Mrs. Agrim Thompson, who
live in the south part of town, were
given very agreeable surprise at their
home on Monday, when their children
and families, with neighbors, old SOL
der comrades to the number of twenty
marched in upon the old people and
laid spread for supper. The evening
ives pleasantly spent. but before de-
parting the company presented a gold
piece and extended heartiest congratu-
lations and wishes for many years of
continued health and happiness. Mr..
Thompson is Is years of age, his wife
a year younger. They came to this
country from Norway while both were
young. He enlisted and served during
the Civil rebellion On returning they
were married and lived in Crawford
county all these years till removing
here. They reared large and honor
able family and are now resting and
taking as much comfort as possible in
the closing years of life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
OUGHT NOT TO BE EXTENDED
Circuit Court is Next Week With a
Light Calendar

With but thirty-six cases or the cal
endar the term of circuit court which
convenes in this city next Monday ought
not to be a long one. There are only
three actions. or the criminal calendar,
eleven for the jury, and twenty two
for the judge to pass upon. Probably
the action of greatest interest is that
of the city against the creamery com
pany for collection of 81, 700 income
tax. of the cases there are fifteen
actions for divorce.
There are also seventeen petitions for
full citizenship
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Killed in the West

The remains of BERNHARD MehIem,
age 80, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Tosten
Mehlem residing few miles southwest
of here, arrived here or Wednesday
evening from Idaho, he having been
killed while employed by lumber COM
pany by falling tree, living but ten
hours after the accident. Funeral con-
Quoted by Rev. H Halvorson, was yes
terday at the Coon Prairie church. -
Westbv Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
ADestructiye Barn Fire

On West Prairie, a week ago Sunday
night, during the storm lightning Get
fire TO the large barn on the G. Z Wat
tiers farm, formerly owned by Torger
Forum and Olaf Walby. Six head of
horses and other live stock were res
cued from the burning building. Loss
on the barn is 81, 900, insured for $500,
loss on hay $500, insured 5000 Risks
were in the Utica mutual company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Not the Worst Season After An

Our fellow townsman, Chas. Ander-
son, last week picked and shipped a
crate of the finest aid best strawber-
ries he has had this season. Mr.. An
derson and several others of the berry
raisers here have picked good number
of quarts Of second crop berries this
season, which is a very rare occurrence.
-Stoddard Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13
Alleged VioIaters Discharged

In Justice PolIard's court, Monday,
appeared large crowd from Bergen.
William Baier, John Fisch and VIM.
Kreibiek were arraigned on charge Of
violating the game laws. They were
arrested by Game Warden Gautsch on
evidence of the sheriff of Lacrosse
county. After hearing both sides of the
case Magistrate Pollard discharged the
prisoners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-10-13

years Of study and training and even
natural dramatic taleat would he use
less. That is the power to change the
voice 10 such an extent that the audi,
ence is able 20 distinguish between the
characters the moment they are sup
posed 10 enter
She has also given a recital for Ella
Wheeler Wilcox at her bungalow at
Long Beach. Conn. ard this famous
writer expressed herself about Miss
MacLaren's work as follows;
Il consider Miss Cay Zenola Mac
Laren one Of the marvels OF the age
She possesses unique genius combined
with womanly beauty. II Is a delight
20 see and hear her"