Vernon County censor. [volume], September 27, 1911, Image 1

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VOL. LV—No. 39
Short News Stories of Interest *
Pick-Ups by Censor Reporters of the Coinings, Goings and Doings of
Viroqua and Vicinity
—Chimney sweeps in town.
—Talk to Sam Lillis, Jeweler.
lnsure with John Dawson A Cos.
—See the diamond ring at Sam Lillis’,
Jeweler.
—Watches pretty cheap at Sam Lillis,
Jeweler.
—lf you are looking for bargains talk
to Sam Lillis, Jeweler.
Wall paper at prices to suit the
trade at 0. E Davis’.
—Wizard products for keeping every
thing clean at Towner’s.
—Dr. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
ional Bank building. ’Phone 32.
Liberty Pole school is being taught
by Miss Mabel Bolstad of this, city.
—Mrs. Jitley Norris of West Salem,
has been at the Webb parental home.
—Tablets, pencils, fountain pens, ex
amination paper, etc. at O. E. Davis’.
—We sell Atlas Portland cement—the
best that is made. John E. Nuzum &
Son.
—Mrs. J. F. Parker received a visit
from her niece, Mrs. Newman of La
Crosse.
Mrs. Rhoda Helgeson Bennett went
to Chicago to join her husband and
commence housekeeping.
—During fair R. H. Drake and wife
had as guests their daughter. Mrs. Koch
and husband of Sylvan.
—Thos. A. Tenney, O. G. Lewis and
family, Mrs. C. H. Upham and other
De Sotoians came to the fair.
—The Censor family feasted on a
fine mess of Greengage plums, pre
sented by E. A. Wiganowsky.
—lf in need of cement, plaster, lum
ber or roofing material for fall repair
ing see John E. Nuzum & Son
Four hundred pair of $2 50 bed
blankets to be sold at $1.85 a pair, while
they last. Rogerson & Dahl. -
—J. Henry Bennett has removed his
taw offices to the Lindemann bank build
ing. 44 52
—Miss Flora Bierce was a guest of
her sister, Mrs. Mary Brown, before
returning to her hospital work at La
Crosse.
—A most complete and beautiful line
of the latest millinery goods on display
at Ethel Atwood’s. Orders taken for
hair goods.
Mrs John Me Kittrick is at Cleve
land, Ohio, to .pass a few days with her
daughter May, who recently returned
from a trip abroad.
—Wyman S. Arnold has changed re
sidence place fwm Mondovi to Augusta,
where he has purchased a stock and re
engaged in the drug business.
—Mrs. Grace Favor and son De Vere
came from Illinois to attend fair and
visit relatives here and at Readstown.
They remain for a couple of week 9.
Dr. N. H. Brophy of Liberty Pole,
is off for a visit to his former home in
Southern Minnesota, and will take in
the La Crosse fair before his return.
—lf you are going to need anything
in the way of barn material, either
boards or shingles, don’t buy until you
see Tibbits-Cameron and get their price.
The Censor is gratified and returns
thanks for the great number of per
sonal and business calls from patrons
throughout the county during fair days.
—As is his custom on all public oc
casions, Elijah Tiltor came to attend
the fair.' For twenty years and more
he was a leading spirit in the annual
event.
—Mr. and Mrs Ed. Wiganowsky are
advised that they are grandparents to
a son that came to the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Broughton in North Da
kota.
—lf you have money to loan I will
help you loan it safely; if you wish to
borrow on good security I can help ycu
find it. Usual rate 6 per cent. W. E.
Butt.
—Just arrived, a car-load of Portland
cement. Cement your barn basements
with fresh cement. Anderson & Sauer
the Viroqua hardware*merchants, sell
the best.
-C. F. White could not resist the
temptation to come from L i Crosse to
attend the fairof his first remembrance.
But '‘Cash” missed the customary
speed program.
—Edwin M. Tainter. who has man
aged the electric lighting plant at Dar
lington for some years, gave up his po
sition and is now visiting with his wife
and family in this section.
—Charles Michlet, an old-time Viro
qua clerk, looked over the town for the
first time in twenty-five years. He is
visiting his brother, venerable John
Michlet on Round Prairie. Mr. Michlet
has long been a practicing attorney in
Chicago.
—Culhane’s Comedians played to
capacity houses during every night last
week in the Opera house. They are
good entertainers and presented a class
of plays that pleased the people. On
Saturday night they gave away a dia
mond ring. Whitney Nichols being hold
er of the lucky number.
—Nathaniel B. Smith, a resident of
the county for forty years or more,
with his daughter departed for Seattle,
on Sunday, where he will make his
home, having property interests in that
wonderful western city and in Canada.
Mr. Smith has been in failing health
for some time, having suffered from a
stroke of paralysi'.
—Rev. Brenner of Sparta, the new
Methodist district superintendent, filled
Viroqua pulpit Sunday morning and
evening in absence of the newly ap
oointed Pastor Barbor, who is trans
ferred from the Maine conference and
is reputed to be an eminent divine. He
tas'a family, of five children. He is ex
pccted to be here for next Sabbath.
—Four early settlers and octogena
rions of Ontario were in attendance at
the fair—Henry C. Haskell, Samuel
Sloggy, Chas C. Haskell and Mr. Mathe
son. They were gratified to meet many
old friends while here from different
sections of the county. They are all
firm believers in and boosters for the
projected railroad for that peaceful and
beautiful village.
—Senator Howard Teasdale of Sparta,
came up to spend a day at our fair.
Last term was Senator Teasdale’s ini
tial try at legislating. He is not back
ward in expressing disapproval of much
of tbe legislation enacted, and makes
frankly the statement that the late
session was a brewery controlled bunch,
who piled up extravagant appropriations
and created many useless jobs and com
missions.
—The Cashton Record says that not
very much stock is being shipped from
that station this season. The country
was pretty well cleaned out last year
of al. kinds of stock so what little is
left will likely be kept. later •:< the
fall there will be plenty of hogs on the
market. Many stnek buyers have been
ah over this section and secured what
little they could.
THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
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—Standard patterns at Towner’s.
Everything for school at Towner’s.
—Go to slrs. Norris' for white hats
In alt shapes.
—J E. Bigley ieweler and engraver.
Work guaranteed.
—Go to Towner’t for your school sup
plies—the best fa.- the monev.
—Mike Flemming was down from
Minneapolis for fair and a visit.
—Mrs. P. H. Oftedahl is here from
Wilton for a visit with her father.
—We are still selling $2.50 Tan Elk
shoes for $1.75. Rogerson & Dahl.
—Everything in the jewelry line at
Sam Lillis’, jeweler. Right prices.
—Tablets and note books at Tow
ner’s. Large variety and best values
ever.
—Trunks and suit cases in large va
riety and at right prices. The Blue
Front Store.
—Dr. Chas. Trowbridge r.ow has hi*
office over First National Bank. Office
’Phone No. 64.
—Hand bags, purses, bill books, card
cases, common sense purses at 0. E.
Davis’ drug store.
Mrs. Sarah Appleman of Clinton,
departs for an extended vis.c with rela
tives in South Dakota.
—Development of this season’s sugar
beet crop is well shown by a 6 pound
2-ounce beat left at this office.
—Call and see those air dried red
cedar shingles, the best in grade, lowest
in price, at Tibbits-Cameron’s.
—lf you desire the best medium
weight union suits made for SI.OO you
will go to The Blue Front Store.
—Miss Estella Heaviren is home from
St. Paul for a short visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Heaviren.
—Dr. Geo. W. Minshall was home
-over Sunday. The string of horses
which he drives is at La Crosse races.
—Bring in your old watches to be
repaired when ypu come to the fair and
leave them with Sam Lillis’, Opera
Block.
Let us make you a contract price
on Portland cement. Having bought
on a low market we can save you money.
Tibbits-Cameror.
—Mr. E E. Sperry of St. Paul Park
was in the city between trains yester
day, greeting'friends, his first visit hen.
for nineteen years.
—Veterans Henry Kish and John W.
Marshall of Stoddard, were among the
throng of fair visitors from down the
Southeastern line.
—James La Page was here from
Lindsey to attend fair and renew ac
quaintances and visit relatives, after an
absence of eleven years.
—Mrs. Norris has the season’s smart
est and most facinating models brought
out for the fall and winter season
Blending colors. In all shapes.
—Mrs. Harriet M. Wyant and daugh
ter, Mrs. F. G. Albrecht, from St. Paul
are visiting Mrs. Wyant's mother, Mrs.
M. A. Heaviren of West Prairie.
—Mrs. Jonathan Hay returned from
a month’s visit at Yuoa. She was ac
companied home by her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. ana Mrs. Stetzer.
—One of those popular dances wiil be
given at the Opera house Wednesday
evening, Ootofcoc -L Z —'..d harj or
chestra will provide music. Everybody
invited.
Never before have we had such a
good bargain in soap as we have tnis
week. 1 pound bar castile for 15c, 3
bars toilet soap for 25c. 0. E. Davis,
druggist.
Scv°r Sherry returned home from
Mendota hospital after five months’
treatment. His friends are pleased to
know that he is fully restored to health
ai.d reason.
—We have handled Universal Port
land cement for six years and not a
dissatisfied customer. If you need a
cement floor we guarantee Universal.
Tibbits-Cameron.
—Are you disinfecting your cuspi
dorr, according to the new law? If
not you should call at 0. E. Davis drug
store and get a bottle of disinfectant.
Price 15c the pint.
Having bought a car of Paroid
roofing ana wishing to clean it up be
fore winter, we will give a 10 per cent
discount on all sales vhile it lasts. Cal!
and get a sample. Tibbits-Cameron.
—Mrs. Charles Bishop of Retreat,
spent fair time and remained over the
Sabbath with Mrs. E. B. Hyde. Her
husband is manager of Retreat cream
ery, one of the best money-makers for
patrons in the country.
—Col. C. E. Morley and Jens David
son were appointed by Chairman East
man of the county board, to make a
complete inventory of property and af
fairs at the asylum. They commenced
their task on Monday morning.
—Otto Somerfeld came up from Leon
to see parents and friends and attend
fair. Says he had good money-making
year on bis farm. Asa sample three
fourths acre of cucumbers netted him
slll at the Sparta pickling station.
—Advertised letters at the Viroqua
postoffice: W. P. Coleman, Miss Chris
tine Larson, George Laroy (2), Edward
Bakke, Mrs. O. P. Lee, Mrs. M. M.
Patterson, LeßoyPenson, Miss Francis
Straight, C. W. Johnson, Archy Bailey.
—Editors Sanford of La Farge, Van
Winter of Vi#la, Frazier of Readstown,
Dudley of Stoddard. Ferguson of Coon
Valley, Hage and liaughton of Westby,
Brown of Cashton, were fair visitors.
The Censor acknowledges fraternal
calls and Greetings from ail these breth
ren of the quill.
Contented cows bring greater returns.'
Don’t tie your cows withrope and choke
and wear the hair off from their necks.
There is a better way now. Buy the
Oshkosh Sanitary stanchions, equipped
with cow-proof lock, adjusement irons
and twin-chain hanger. Chistofersons
& Larsen sell them.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark De Garmo came
from their Racine home on a sad mis
sion, bringing here for burial their four
months’ old son, Sherwood Els /orth,
arriving Friday. Brief services wer_
held at the grave in the cemetery,
conducted by Rev. Beckholt. Their
relatives and friends sympathize with
Mr. and Mrs. De Garmo in their af
fletion.
Mr. Al. J. Stout of Hutchison, Kan
sas, blew into town on Friday last after
an absence of forty years. He was
bom here, a son of Rion Stout, who for
some time previous to 1870 was super
intendent of the county bouse and farm.
The family moved -to Kansas in 1871,
and tbe mother still survives. He, then
a lad of twelve years, finds little to re
cognize and few people to greet. Al
though no relatives remain here he had
a longing to look over tbe town of bis
nativity. Mr. Stout is chief of Hutchi
son fire depart. nent and had been at
Milwaukee attending a convention of
national chiefs.
■ Plying Machine Before and After the Accident
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Thia cut was taken as soon after the fall as an artist was able
to reach the spot. The corg-ested crowd made it difficult to secure
a real view of the demolished machine. The wings extending in
to the air above are the guiding factor in rear of tke flyer when
in right position.
YOUNG BUSINESS MAN WEDS
George Gro> vs Party to Double Ccun
. try Wedding
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The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. David
T. Buchanan in the town of Webster,
last Sunday at noon, was the scene of a
most pleasant double wedding, in which
sixty relatives joined The parties to
tilt happy event were George A Graves,
s leading young business man of this
ci*; aaa Miss A!Hn* fiit&man, Mr.,
Frtd Woods ot CM.ar<i r.rc .\li.-s i> jr
Euch&nan. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. J. A. Vincent of Viola,
after which the cuctom :ry wedding din
ner followed.
The brides are daughters from a 1
splendid family, trained to the arts of
domestic virtues and qualifications. Mr
Woud is a teacher and farmer and a
gentleman of excellent character. Of
Mr Groves the Censor need not speak
because he is so thoroughly known as
an enterprising and hustling business
man pr.d gentleman. He conies of one
of the pioneer families of the county,
Jishua Groves and wife. That matri
monial seas shall always be calm, but
fr. the end being “squalls", can be no
happier or more appropriate congratu
lation.
Mr. Groves and bride left here Sun
day afternoon and are spending a week
in Minnesota and Illinois.
ROUND AND ABOUT US
Dr. William J. Smith, a well-kn •w:’
resident and surgeon of Stark town,
passed away on the I6th instant. Fun
eral service's were held at Bear Creek
church, the Masonic fraternity, of which
I he was a member, in charge.
Nordal N. Neprud, formerly proprie
tor of Coon Valley mills, is moving from
Merrillar. to Eau Claire, where he is
head miller in an extensive flouring
plant.
The Bulger and Cheeney circus, just
as it was about to go into winter quar
ters at Sparta, was sold to Minneapolis
parties. Although an amateur affair
and in its initial year, had a successful
season.
Robert Gray, a former citizen of
western Vernon, now’ a resident of Ne
braska, is renewing acquaintances in
Bergen and Genoa communities.
Ed. C. Kast, who moved to South
Dakota from Liberty, writes to a Viola
paper that they are not so awfully bad
off out there; that late rains have been
abundant, almost a guarantee for crops
next season. Mr. Kast says that the
railroads are doing all in their power to
relieve settlers by hauling In hay, grain
and provisions free.
Viola Fair Next Week
Secretary Griffin and President Ben
der of the Viola fair, were on hand to
take in the sights of our show and offer
inducements to be with them next week.
Viola will put forth energetic efforts to
entertain the crowds that patronize
thAi. They have a good line of at
tractions besides the fair proper. One
of the leading features wifi be the bail
tournament participated in by all the
strong Kickapoo teams, which means a
strong line-up and a fight to the finish.
There will be two game; C acl. no Thurs
day and Friday. Congressman Kopp
will deliver an addrese Friday afternoon. 1
We hope that our people will turn out
liberally and help their neighbors cele
brate and enjoy the annual iair. Furth
er particulars of the fair are giver, in a
large announcement on another page of <
the Censor.
Creamery Items „
Cash receipts of Viroqua creamery f
for month of August, were 121,552.46.
Pounds cream received 234,670. Pounds
butter manufactured 82,093. Pounds
butter fat 67,864. Average test 28 8
Average ever run 2LI. Average Elgin
price 26 cents. Elgin price this wee);!
?6i cents. One year ago it was 29c.
Five years ago it was 24c. Ten years
ago 21c. Fifteen years ago 15c.
VIROQUA, WISCONSIN, SEPTEMBER 27, 1911
VEKNON COUNTY COURT -IN PROBATE
CsWndsr far Term tube Held Tuesdiy,
October 3rd
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Estate of O. H. —Hearing on
claims.
Estate of Andreas S' undby —Hearing
on claims.
Estate of Herman .Gp— Hearing on
claims.
Estate of J V Csde-Notice of ap
p!;estioi*4Uu**d
Estate of AT&Ffcfc.i '-rud —Settlement
of administrators account and assign
ment of residue.
Estate of Theodore O Unaeth —Set
tlement of administrators account.
1 Estate of Charlotte Lake—Petition
for conveyance pursuant to land con
, tract.
$2,600 Buys This Place
I have for sale r acres of land with
house and barn, six miles southeast of
Cashton and | mile from the John Quinn
farm, at $2.6(Ki cash. There is 37 clear,
rest in timber ar.d ature. Address
John Grady, 112 Emmett street Port
age, Wis.
When Fair Premiums Wilt he Paid
i At the city hall, or Saturday, Octo
ber 7th, award of premiums for the fair
1 will be paid. It is desired that all win-
I’neri call and receive their dues on that
j day. GEO. B Fi-HER, Secretary.
church Noris~
Ladies’s aid society of the Christian
church will be by Mrs. Hat
tie Morrison. Mrs. A. C. Morrison and
Mrs. J. Stoda at the church parlors on
Friday afternoon of this week.
! Brookville aid society will meet with
j Mrs. Perry Cowden. for din nee, Tues
day, October 3. Everybody invited.
Liberty Pole ladier aid society meets
, with Miss Anna Thompson October 2nd.
I Confirmation in Utica church October
• first.
I Services by Rev. Sybilrud in Viroqua
i Sunday morning and in Westby Sunday
afternoon.
United young peoj le’s society meets
in Be'hesda Lutheran church Tuesday
[ evening of next week. All welcome.
Springville W. C. T. U. will meet
' with Mrs. Della Retd. Thursday after
noon. October 5.
! Services at the Synod church next
I Sunday at 10:30 and at West Prairie at
3 p. m.
Ladies aid society of Congregati oal
church will meet ir. the church vestry
on Thursday aftern on of nett week.
Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Leavitt will be
the hostesses.
Young people chorus will lead in the
singing at the Congregational church
next Sunday evening. The pastor will
j continue the course' f fermonson "The
Character of Jesu?
i —F. W. Shepard and son Will came
from Fennimore for fair. They are
packing their p< r- nal effects ready
r tor shipment to their new home. Thev
will remain here over next Sunday,
i —William Weber of Sterling, lost
four cows from eating grass on which
quack grass liquid had been sprinkled
a few hours previo--. It is a w arning
that should be heeded.
—This afternoon., at Westby, the re
mains of Erick C Bratlie, will be laid
!to rest, death occur!, ■ gon Sunday. Mr
Bratlie retired from the postmaster
ship after a long ser ice, a few months
since, because of continued iil health.
-Mr. W. W. Wigginton of this city,
'•'eeived the sad news of the death of
nis brother, W. Ji. \- igginton at New
man, California. He operated cream
eries at Cssbton, Wilton and Warrens:
.n past years. Mr Wigginton was)
overcome by gas or. year ago. has been i
in the hospital since.
—Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beck were en
hand for the fair Mrs. Beck was:
elated over the fact that she carried j
off two first and one second premiums
on Guernsey fuff-blood stock. Mr.
Beck was enroute home from Lincoln,
Nebraska, where he attended nation <1
convention of labor and industrial
commissioners, and was honored by
election as president of the association.
Fifty-fifth Fair Big Success
The fifty-fifth annual Vernon county
fair is a thing of the past. Ideal weath
er and other favoring conditions contri
buted to make it the success it was—
for from financial, entertainment and
exhibition standpoints the fair may well
be sized up as satisfactory to people
and officers. Gate receipts were heavier
than for some years, expenses lower,
and the net profits are expected to show
anywhere from $1,200 to $1,500 to the
good. The officers labored ear lestly to
keep matters withinKamds. 'll Presi
dent Smith and Secretary Fisher the
society is indebted fa- the ti me and
energy given to their
tions.
So established had become the an
nual race horse program that it was
doubted whether a change should be
attempted. But it seemed essential
that if the financial standing of the so
ciety was to be bettered, something
must be done, and it was done. Peo
ple attended just the same as in past
i years, and it is demonstrated that suc
cess can be attained if speed prog rams
are eliminated, for one year at least.
Thst the society has made something to
pay on its large indebtedness is gratify
ing Each day the attendance was
freater than the same day a year ago.
hursday, as usual, brought the big
I crowd, when the aeroplane was slated
i to go and Congressman Esch was billed
ito speak. Every attraction promised
was on the ground except the bucking
| bronchos and the relay race. Serious
1 accident to two of the riders placed
i them in the hospital at Prairie du Chien,
hence disappointment.
THE HOT BALI TOURNAMENT
That the ball tournament contributed
much to the interest and gate receipt
at the fair the Censor believe., must
be conceded. The friends and partisans
of the different teams attended and did
what was within their power to assist.
Asa whole the public hid some ex
cellent exhibitions of ball playing, for
western Wisconsin turned out its best
aggregations and the four well-contest
ed ana exciting gan?“ entertained the
crowds. That Viroqua won ai! three
of the regular games is little or no
credit, but that the visiting teams
were able to cope in any measure with
the professionals, and the showing they
made, is most creditable to the visitors.
They are ail stiff ball players. The
Viroqua line-up was of leaguers, or im
ported players. That this was so is
not wholly bad for the reason that Vi
roqua and all but one of the visiting
nines desired that the line-up should be
agreed upon when terms of the tourna
ment were arranged, the single except
ion declaring that "they would play
wham thev pleased and others might do
the aame. ’ It is well recognized that
Viroqua’a regular team is outclassed by
the three river sluggers.
Owing to the lack of team work on
part of the professionals and nine er
rors by the La Farge boys, Wednesday’s
game was rather a poor exhibition of
ball-but intensely exciting, notwith
standing. The score was tied three
times, Viroqua winning 7to 8. Kan
tenhver and Hill comprised the Ls
Farge battery; Viroqua using both Wat
son of La Crosse and Bailies of Winona
on the mound, with Anderson behind
the bat.
On Thursday, the Ontario boys pre
sented an Elroy league twirler and a
picked Kickapoo line-up in an effort to
turn the trick on the profesh team, but
the leaguers played -in fine form and
won by a score of 12 to 0. Only one
Ontario man reached third base. Col
lins’ home run in the seventh inning
was one of the epectaclar plays. Wat
son alr.o pitched a fine game, striking
out eleven men. Anderson officiated as
catcher for Viroqua; Gibson catching
for Outario until the latter part of the
game, being replaced by Hill on account
of an injured hand. Sharron allowed
13 hits; Watson 7
Owing to the aeroplane mishap, a
double header 8 pulled off Friday,
La Farge and Ontario crossing bats,
with victory for the former by tne close
l score of 3to 2, It was the - game of
the series, hotly contested and interest
ing throughout. La Farge used their
first game battery; Sharrin and Griffin
doing the tossing and mitt work for
Ontario. Griffin made a home run,
causing pandemonium among the fans.
Viola brought a forlorn hope the
last game in the person of tbe much
heralded Pitcher Benn, but he was out
of form, allowing 18 hits, and the Viola
lads went down to defeat to the tune of
15 to 2. Baldwin registered at home
plate twice for Viola and also brought
glory to himself by successfully interfer
ing with two hot line drives over third
base. The professionals started a reg
ular merry-go-round in the eighth in
ning, eleven men toeing the slab and
driving in eight runs with a getting
gun volley of fast grounders. Bailies
occupied the mound for Viroqua, with-
Anderson catching Hill caught for
Viola.
Captain Greer of Bloomington um
pired the tournament games, L. A.
Larson the extra game.
LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT
Barns and pens were not as full as
some years, but there was no lack of
high grade animals. The merits of all
competing animals were passed upon
by experts, Roy P -Bean judging horses
and mules, N. W Norris cattle, hogs
and sheep by Arthur Kuhlman, poultry
by John L. Herbst.
There were a large number of fine
work and driving mules shown by Wm.
Small, Ananias Hall, A. Sherry. Wm.
Hornby, Nels Skildum, George Hornby.
There was hot rivalry in the norae tnow,
both thoroughbreds and grades. In the
first named the exhibitors were F. M.
Minshall, Minshall & Lindemarn, How
ard Minshall, W. F. Mills, G. W r Mills,
J. H McLees, T. 0. Kilen, Keith Nu
zum. Grades and roadsters were by
.Herman Cade, Carl Bentson, George
Hornby, Keith Nuzum, Ole Swiggum,
Wm. Small, Carl Hendon, Elias Harris,
Wm. Bowman. G. W. Eckhard, 11. N.
Weber, Chris Dregne, Andrew B. For
tun, Henry Huechka, L. W. Cox, Ole j
L. Olson, Peter Lavold, Carl Fisher, j
G W'. Mills, George Hetland, J. H. !
McLees. Nels Skildum, John Flikke,
Frank Swain, C. W. Moore, Andrew T.
Larson, Ed. Gorsline, Isaac La void,
Ever Monsen, Andrew T ryggestad, L.
L. Tborsgard, B. S. nitwood, Mrs.
Sam Mills, J. W Cade, Hans Hjelter,
Julius Fortun, Marion Gilman.
C. J. Smith’s bam of Shetland ponies
attracted as much attention as any ex- i
hibition on the entire grounds. There
ware twenty-one different animals. In
cattle there were fine individual animals
and herd exhibits, telling the story of
variance of beliefs in values of different
breods. The milch strains predominat
ed. Exhibits in this class were: Ayer-
shires, C. W. Moore; Guernseys, C. W. j
Moore, Howard Smith. Mrs. J. D. Beck;
Jersey s.lChris Krogsbol, 19, Geo. B.
Fisher, Elias Harris; Red Polls, Stepht.i j
Mills, L. M. Thompson, Thos. Kilen;.
Holsteins, Eugene Henry, J. A Doerr; j
Durham;, A. S. Hetland; Herefords, j
Ing. Thorsgarrj; Shorthorns. Wm Small;
grade beef cattle, Spen Robson.
Swire breeders were not as numer- 1
ously lepresented asusual. Those show-;
ing wore: Jersey Reds, C. H. Nelson,
Michael Stohrer, Alva Guist; Berk
shires, W. W. Powell; Chester Whites.
J. A. Doerr. Warren Fish, H. N. Web
er; Poland Chinas, f'hris Krogsbol; Es
sex, Spen Robson. Hampshire", Theo
dore Stoleson.
Sheep pens were not more than half
occupied. Exhibitors: Shorpshires, C.
J. Smith. Jacob Amodt, W. W. Powell,
J. W. Norris, Ananias Hall; Lincoln
shires. Frank Swain; Fine Wood and
Delanes, C. J. Smith; Grades, Spen
Robson. Poultry made a big show or all
the favorite games and regular breeds.
The house was crowded with mqre
than ninety pens filled for exhibition.
MACHINERY AND VEHICLES
There was practically a village of
tents in which were housed a great
assortment of farm tools and dairy
equipment.
A. H. Dahl & Cos., 6f Westby, had
a display of cream separators, man
ure spreader. Harry and Chester Dahl
were on deck to present the merits of
the Ford automobile, having a bright
new car on exhibition.
Knud.-on Brothers showed a Maxwell
auto and other things in their line.
While Christoferson & Larson made
good use ot their Imperial manufacture
of automobile and demonstrated other
mechanisms,
John E. Nuzum & Son showed by
demonstration the Adrian patent wire
fence. ,
Will E. Nelson had the De Laval
milk separator, two machines, on dis
play. besides other articles sold by him.
A novelty was the cream separator
and gasoline engine combined, a small
machine, hnt handy and compact. The
Empire Separator Company had a
demonstrator.
The Kuebltr Hardware made a good
showing, botn under tent and in floral
hail. Under canvas was in position
the James stansion for cattle and man
ure carriers.
THE BARBECUE
It is a long time since anything of
this kind has been attempted in our
section, and it was a novelty and
prise to ninety-nine out of every hun
dred persons on the grounds to see the
big oven and know that within was the
carcass of a 1,150 pound ox, from
which more than a thousand pieces of
tender and well seasoned meat were
prepared and handed out in sandwiches.
A nominal charge was made for the
cuts, and the barbecue was not only a
novel success but paid its way. The
entire arrangement and management
of this old-time crowd satisfier was
made by Superintendent Butters.
FLORAL HALL BOWER ATTRACTIVENESS
This spacious fair house was frag- j
! rant with flowers and potted plants, !
I bright with the handiwork of artist,
| seamstress and student, toothsome
from the skill of cookers, rich with
the perfection of builders and ma
chinist, resplendent with the garnered
harvests in grain, vegetables, cereals
and fruits of the orchard The ar
; rangement was ideal. In this respect
j one was quickly attracted. The culi
nary, fancy work, paintings were up to
past standards. The educational quar
ters brought many observers and ques
tioners, snd Superintendent Gardner
furnished the information. The city
library display by Miss Clara Glenn
reflected credit on advances n4e in
providing free reading to the multitude,
Across the l#le in the south end of
floral hall Viroqua city schools present
ed the practical side of education,—the
manual training and domestic science
way of doing things The girl students
were there with sleeves rolled up demon
strating their ability and knowledge of
things that make happy homes. Their
preparation of foods and drink were
passed out freely to crowds that
thronged the building. Young men
thoughtful for the future may well in
quire whether his lady adored has tak
•n a io .r it ii i< mestic ■ - ence w 1 il<
otherwise qualifying her elf for the
realities of life, And the *ablea may
be turned, and the young woman delve
into the secret past of her intended
and ascertain whether or net he lias
any acquired knowledge of now to
make a living with hands. The man
ual training display embraced a large
range of skillfully made articles, fash
ioned from the crude material and with
tools provided by a generous ami pro
gressive district. Nothing better in
the big building than those practical
demonstrations by our schools.* The
county training school also made a most
creditab’e showing in the class of work
being done there,
Everything produced by the soil and
?'rown in this section had a comer in
leld and garden, grain crops, vege
tables, tobacco, fruit quarters, and
they were all excellent, and well ar
ranged. Nowhere could a larger or
better display of apples be made. The
asylum and county farms each showed
a striking collection of farm and gar
den products. They were not in com
petition for premiums. Among the in
dividual collections in floral hall was;
one embracing almost everything grown ‘
here, 152 different articles, by Mrs.
Snen Robson. Theodore Stoleson, b. O. i
Moore and others made large collective
displays. Gilbertson Brothers, of Chris
tiana, took first premium on tobacco.
In this hall Roman & Felix made a !
i two-booth display of fine goods carried j
-in their department store. Brown Mu- ;
| sic Company had a number of musical;
- instruments and sewing machines, J. j
'W. Thayer builders’ materials, flour j
i and feed. C. J. Kuebler hardware <
: occupied conspicuous space in showing ;
stoves and plumbing outfits. F. M.
Towner was represented in a booth. !
and Mrs. Geo. H Clarke showed a j
variety of shells.
COR.V AND BAKI EV CONTESTS
There was unusual interest in the
young people’s corn and barley contests
for special premiums. Sixty entries
were made in the corn, from seed pro
vided by the society. Ten ears or more
were shown. Judging was by Prof.
Norgord, {of the agricnltural college,
who also passed on farm and garden j
products. Prizes were awarded as fol
town:
First, ss.oo—Oscar Thiege.
Second, s4.oo—Neil Nelson.
Third, $3.00 Earl Stone.
Fourth, s2.oo—Edwin Rood.
Following competitors received SI.OO
ESTABLISHED 1855
each: Edna Surenson, EmetJGreen, Wm.
C. Schlict, Harold Weber, Spencer Rob
son, Maude Miller, Bert Miller, Agnes
Miller, Agnes Wiganowsky, Albon Rud
;-d, Paul Hovde, Ray Robinson, Harold
Robinson, Charlie Bakken, Norman
Theige, Harold Weber, Archie Weber,
Clarence Gardner, Melvin Gardner,
Thor Sibeon, Louis Podowitz, Arnold
Veghlan, Elder. E. Alden, Walter Brye,
Hallie Rundecker. Maggie Hanson,
Marion Hanson, Glen Lepley, Harold
Jacobson, Clarence Ramsett, Clara Ol
son, Loren Hal!, Charles Alexander.
Special premium for best ear of Gold
en Glow corn, by Geo. B. Fisher. First
$1.50, Archie Weber: second $1 Edwin
| Rood; thi r d 50c, Alberta Hunt. For
next ei;ht 25 cents each. Harold Web
er Speneer Robson, Maude Miller; Bert
Miller, Agnes Miller, Melvin Gardner,
Clarence Gardner, Harley Weber, Thor.
Sibeon, Elden E. Alden.
Best quart of barley, boys’ and girls’
contest —First $4, Edwin Rood; second,
SB, Maude Miller; third, $2, Spencer
Robson; fourth, sl, Harold Weber, Bert
Miller, Agnes Miller, Elden E. Alden,
Charley Bakken, Thor Sibeon, Hailie
Rundecker, Harold Jacobeon.
FLYING MACHINE NOT SUCCESSFUL
The outcome of the contracted aero
plane flights is a matter of history.
That operator and spectators es
caped death or serious injury is a mat
ter for congratulation. However there
is deep regret on part of fair officers
as well as every citizen in attendance
that the attempts at soaring were not
a success. It was apparently the fault
of no person. The operator, in an in
terview with the editor of the Censor,
said that the machine brought here
was anew one, that he had given it
three test flights on the day before
shipping here, and they were success
ful, but he cautioned the owners that
the propelling machinery was not
sufficiently powerful to warrant a cer
tain flight., and We were the victims
of the mst misfortune to overtake the
machine. The operators made two un
successful attempts to get the machine
into the air. It seemed certain that
the second trial was going to be suc
cessful. but when about twenty-five
feet high a sudden drop brought the
bird and operator close to the ground,
the hind wings catching upon a car
riage top, turning turtle with a crash
among a congested body of horses and
vehicles. The operator, Vanie Ludvig,
escaped r-ith slight scratches on one of
his arris. An earnest attempt was
made to have repairs sent out-s*om
Chicago so that flights might be made
on Friday, but to no avail, and the
people were again disappointed, yet
they had the satisfaction of seeing thy
machine and a partial (light. Cer'.ain
lv the fair officer* did everything in
their power to ledeem their pledges.
Had the machine arrived here and
given a good exhibition on Wednesday, as
contracted for, it would have swelled
attendance for the succeeding days and
made some money for the society.
Reason assigned for delay in this re
spect is that the operator who was to
fly here was killed in lowa two days
previous. Manager Arthur Anderson,
the operator and five helpers appear
ed desirous of giving our people a
creditable exhibition, but they played
in hard luck.
NOTES CAUGHT RIGHT AND LEFT
The Third Regiment Band was an
attraction, and a worthy one, for the
boys dished up an inspiring variety of
selections, always ready for the word
to play, and their evening street con
certs were greatly appreciated.
The four-ox team hitched to a
covered wagon, yoked, chained and
driven in the old way. refreshed mem
orieg of by-gone days. They wee
from Rockton country the property
of F, M. Sayles and Arch Moore.
Stock judging in front of the ampi
theatre was satisfying and instructive.
Not a little interest was shown tlje
system.
W. C. T. U. tent provided rest head
quarters for a lot of tired mothers and
uneasy children. The women are to be
thanked for this service.
There were plenty of special shows,
merry-go round to make people happy
and busy and take the spare change of
old and young.
The daily exhibition given by Cap-
I tain Treat’s trained seals and sea lions
were appreciated to the fullest extent.
That these animal can be taught to
perform the feats that they daily do is
remarkable.
The surry injured ' y the aeroplane
collapse wac the property of Isaac Tol
lackson. The leather top, bows and
both seats were riddled and broken.
Another buggy was somewhat dam
aged.
Four entries were made in the men’s
hitching contest, which took place the
last act of the fair. It was exciting.
Wilbert Weber took first money.
Ministerial Assignments
In the confusion of fair days the
Censor neglected to make announce
ment of Methodist conference appoint
ments. Rev. R. A. Brenner a hustling
and talented pastor of Sparta, was made
district superintendent. G. Snyder Har
bor is transferred from the Maine con
ference to Viroqua. David Hicks goes
to De Sot- anew man, William J.
James to Sprlugville circuit. J. H.
Shane to Stoddard; Viola and Lj Farge
has returned to them J. A. Vincent;
| Soldiers Grove, Frani* Knowles. Form
er ministers of this sc tion are appoint
ed as follow s': F. W. Straw to Sparta,
E. W. Trimm to Portage, A. J. Corharn
to Marshfield, Guy Goodseii to Ashland,
James B. Braddock to Arkansas, L. E.
Peckham to Lindsey, J. H. Daniel to
Modena, A. R. Klien to Necedah, Geo.
B. Haskell to Tomah, W. J. McCauiley
to Tomah circuit. Thos. Foulkes to
Merrimac, H. S. Witberbee to Belmont,
E. L. Cooper to Cuba City, H. J. With*
erbee to Hazel Green.
John T. Kendall and R. W\ I’lannette
will attend theological college. Late
Disriict Superintendent Vance is trans
ferred to tne Wisconsin conference.
MONEY TO LOAN
On farm property. Funds always on
‘ hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
1 also buy mortgages. Address, or call
i on VV. J. Hickisch, 310 Pearl street. La
i Crosse, Wie.
Money to Loan
On real estate security, at six per
. cent, interest Call on
Vic & Solvbrson, Viroqua.
AS YOU WILL HAVE IT
For sale, 19, 20, 44$ acres without
buildings, or 86 acre* with improve
ments. In Second ward. City of Vi
roqua. W. P. GORSLiNE.