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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

WEST PRAIRIE. Dec. 5.-Winter is now in
full blast, but a little more snow would helm
sleighing. Ole A. Helgeson, who is sick, is
getting u little better. Dr. Lerche of Sol
diers Grove, is attending him q. John Helge-
ing here. He gave Il gramophone concert
ing. He has added an optigraph machine
and will soon start out to give combined en-
terfainments. He has an ontfit for making
calcium light for the picture machine.
Business is good with our merchant, Mr.. Hal
yorsen, and why should mt it be? He sells
his goods right. Our blacksmith Hans
lium has all the work he can do......Arthur
Hayden, who has been in northern Wiscon-
81 for year, is home on a visit. Mr.. Bohen,
"a representative of the State Farmers Mu-
.dal Hail Insurance company, of Trempeal-
eau, has been through this vicinity soliciting
bonds for the company officers. :. Mrs. Allen
Halvorsen has been sick. but is improy ing
under the care of DR.. Lerche. The Thanks
giving dance at l., w. Davis was success
About 40 numbers were out..... Albert A.
Fortner has leased e. w. Hazen's farm, near
Towervlle and moved upon the same.
Bertha, his sister, will keep house for him
Rumor has it that our beloved minister, Mr.
Aschium, is going to mend his ways by enter
ing into the holy bond of matrmony. That
is right, as he is thus setting a good ex-
ample Tom Hum has a shy look nova
days. The boys say something will happen.
AT any rate he is going to build "a home pretty
soon West Prairie Is getting its quota OF
shows. and they seem to like the place.
DU-E-DONE-IT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07

BLcoNINGDALE, Der. Mrs. @ A. Morte-
rud received a visit fron. her brother, from
Oilhton, Washington. last tieek He left for
Irempealeau county, Is also visiting her and
VIII spend the winter here :. Sadie Dickson
giving turkey. Peter Hanson was also IN
from Madison. Born; To Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
q 3 hanson, NOV q, son. 49,. Hannah Olson, OF
last Sunday and Monday. Our blacksmith
now mas to work seven days out of the week.
ana u hours day, in order TO keep up with
the work The 8 year-old son OF ". st.
John, at Minertown, was seriously tninred
Yesterday, by being kicked In the head by a
morse. Dr. Schreiner performed an opera
whether he will survive or not Mrs. Anton
Anderson, of North La Crosse, who has been
visiting her parents couple of weeks, re-
t,u,rhed 20 her home Wednesday. MIR. and
Mrs Melvin Hazen, OF Westby, are visiting at
surenson's today. he odd Fellows elected
new officers last night. MA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
NEIGhBORING NEWS BUDGET.
OIINTON.

CLINTON, Dec. l1.--As there has been moth
Ing from here OF interest for so long IL time,
ehonght would let the good people know
that the most OF us are still alive and enjoy
Ing fair health. =. Simon Collins who has
been so long absent from our midst has lust
returned home Frank Newland Is seen
Bo'don, of Ontario, was seen in our village,
Sunday -. Jos Collins is much Improved
after q three months illness from typhoid.
Ills wife is now down with the same Rose
Hughes Is OF the sick list. Ira Dame viii
pegin WORK on his store next week. jasper
ltxewltt IS building new house 1t Is pretty
coia Tor the carpenters, but people have To
nave a mouse TO live IN 1t Is reported that
stokes Conner, of Minertown, have set nm
u law once and that they are prepared to
serve the public on short notice. Pearl De-
MitI was seen in our burg today :. Irwin
Mchee Is making machine To string tobac6 o
....James Robbins Is attending school at uD-
per webster, this winter Andy Robbins IL
p,astefing tor Sam Mcdaniel. George App
pieshah IS putting In Il setting of logs this
winter; tie intends to builu IA large barn
the coming spring. Quarterly meeting ut
our church next saturday and Sunday Rev.
John smith, pastor. :. Our school is progress
Ing timely, under charge OF Eva Paul frank
Mewiand was in our burg today on business
ne a. intends going to the pineries >. Cora
on her arm by Drs. Abbott and Esch, OF On
Iarlo 4. Philip umback was in Kockton
tuesday, on business. Ezra Collins is work.
ing the blacksmith trade in Viroqua :.
qua looking after his interest in dhe law, one
day last week. We wish him success !. Har-
r w hughes was visiting friends on lower
had the good luck to pick up 50. on the side
walk In Cashton, Tuesday -. We think the
wedding bells will soon be heard again
a. a., Oollins Is nursing very sore hand
Eila Dalnes wants girl to do general house,
WORK, We would like to ask "Ontario Lad"
who was the young man the marshal pulled
to the tune of s." SAMSON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
Come and Get My Ad-
vice Free.

The poor are treated for the actual
cost OF medicine. All diseases treated
in the most M odeIn and successful man
ner, dis cardine the use of all poisonous
drugs and dangerous surgical operations
and giving my patients the benefit of
examinations free. II you have been
deceived by others do not give up,
call and see me. will tell if you can be
cured or not.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-12-07
lat he CROCKERY DEPARTMENT

Choice holiday suggestions in
fancy and plain crockery and
glassware.
The Holly chieftain., 1898-04-15
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Avfites u aHesstesB exehanas ssvss
,hat se-ordipR 70 sheEbsrsi snslysir, 81
faIfs c,utsins nsese peoteia than either
the nd o. llsiks eIrvsr. A. The pro-
tets constitute the most valuable sla.
msht ls iced stb4s, Il 10 cisar that a.
fslia is u BE- pstfsrsd frnfn this etsnd.
point. h ssys insthsr thst '.Chemi
csl snaly sIs NOT only demonstrates the
anpsrio,isy ofsIfaifs hay and forage,
but scssai tests also eonhSm II. In oui
alfalfa pAstBrs lot quits . number oi
fsd And sislke clover wsrs growing ths
Psss sssson. TIE hogs ssss<d the u.
islfa ~ asas ths ground Ill srosnd IN,
bunehss, sad they usrs allowed ts
grow unnolestsd during the sstirt
grswips ksasop. The hoes sheNa1 /
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elovsrs.r !
The Holly chieftain., 1898-04-15

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The Holly chieftain., 1898-04-15

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The Holly chieftain., 1898-04-15
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The age-herald., 1898-08-06
CORONA COMPANY
 MUDDLE IN COURT Petition for Removal of Receiver
 Was Denied.
COMPANY TO BE DISSOLVED
Petition of English Concern Praying This Was Granted-The Chancellor Decided That Parties Holding Ma
 jority of Stock Had This Right.

The petition of Musgrove Bros. for the removal of Receiver J. H. Bartlett, of the Corona Coal and Coke company, on the grounds of incompetency was denied by Chancellor Thomas Cobbs yesterday.
 A decree was also rendered granting the petition of the Jasper Town and Land com pany, limited, of England, for the dissolu- tion of the corporation known as the Cor ona Coal and Coke company, the chancel- Tor giving as his opinion that majority of the stock holders had this right. Under the decree the stockholders are given ten days to name a new receiver. MT. Bartlett in the meantime acting in that capacity.
 Unless the stockholders name receiver in the specified time the court will ap- point one to take charge of the affairs of the company.
 Under the decree all suits against the Corona Coal and Coke company are abat- ed and will have to be reinstituted against the receiver when he is named.
 The Jasper Town and Land company, limited of England, owns 9,995 of the 10,- 900 shares of the capital stock of the Cor ona Coal and Coke company and are de- sirous of winding up the affairs of the old company it is thought for the purpose of recognizing.
 Since the company has been in litigation a number of suits have been filed against it only to ascertain the legal status of affairs, the company being in excellent condition
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
AT EAST LAKE.
War Pictures and Richardson, the Trick
 Rider, Are Strong Attractions.

A realistic reproduction of the lombard ment of Mantanzas with the New York and Puritan firing broadsides at Cabanas fortress will be the attraction at East Lake Saturday and Monday nights.
 The scene is described by those who have seen it is remarkably animated and life like as presented with the aid of the vita scope Besides the furious bombardment of Mantanzas more than dozen other life-like views of leading incidents of the war will be given.
 In addition to the above features Lee Richardson, the premier fancy cyclist will do some fancy trick riding. MT. Richard son is the recognized leader the world over in this character of entertainment and his appearance in Birmingham should draw large crowd He is just from Atlanta where big meet has just been held and is on his way to the national meet at Indian apolis.
 The admission for Saturday and Mon- day nights will be 15 cents
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Eugene Fies Wants One Thousand Dol
 lars From Street Railway Go.

Eugene Fies has brought suit in the circuit court against the Birmingham Rail- way nd Electric company for $l,OOO dam- ages for injurfes alleged to have been sus- tained while attempting t6 >652ard car at the corner of First avenue ana oiiAsen.y ssasy first street.
 The complaint alleges that on July 27 the plaintiff signalled a car for the pur- pose of boarding it and becoming pas- senger thereon, and that the car was slacked or stopped at the said corner and when attempting to get aboard, through the negligence of the defendants agents the car was started with a sudden jerk and plaintiff was thrown to the ground, dragged and injured and was caused to suffer much mental and physical pain and was put to great expense.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
FOR UNITED STATES COURT
Names of the Petit Jurors Were Drawn
 Yesterday.

Preparatory to the opening of the fall term of the United States district court on the first Monday in September, District Attorney Vim. Vaughn and his assistants, Shelby Peasants and Julian Davidson to- gether with Clerk N. w. Trimble and his efficient force are busily engaged in ar ranging dockets and issuing the necessary papers.
 Yesterday the grand and petit jurora were drawn in the clerks office in the pres ence of Clerk Trimble, Marshal Cooper, District Attorney Vaughn and several prominent members of the bar. Under the rules of practice the names of the grand jurors are not given out for publication, but the following is list of petit jurors who will serve at the coming term:
 James M. Morrow. Trussville; Richard Kemp, colored, Birmingham; W. R. Law Ter, ST., Oregonia; B. F. Cummings, Rock ham; George Fowler. Liberty T. B. Greene. Kidmore; N. J. Stephens, Calvins Gap; Dempsey Wnn, colored. Livingston; Frank Jeffries, Berry Station; Rhea Poarce, Ohatchie; Frank H. Hamilton. Bir- mingham; Sam Gilmore. coored. Columbi- ana; Martin c. Reynolds. Birmingham; Eliga Shoot, colored, Hammer: George w. Phillips, Clarence; Jones Helton Carbon Hill; John P. Clements, Northport: c. H. Nabb, Birmingham; Monroe McAnally, Blount Springs; Spence Jack, Steward Sta tion; J. A. Burgess, Weavers George Fiemings, Lawrence; B. T. Wilson. Round Mountain; P. G. Pendergrass, Fort Payne; Yancy R. Scott, Birmingham; c. C. Files, Fayette; William O. Winston, Jr.. Ramsey; Joe Lawrence, colored, Gadsden; Henry w. Fowlkes, Birmingham.
 Judge John Bruce will preside at the term and will take up the criminal docket first, after which the law and equity dock cts will be taken up.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

J. H. Ketchum, editor of the Oneonta News Dispatch, Blount countys sprishtly little weekly, was visitor to the city yes terday. MT. Ketchum's paper was a prime factor in swinging Blount into tl.e dcine- cratic column last week. and h. w1s in high glee over the victory. The popu'lsts are claiming the election of the probdte judge, legislator and one commissioner but Mr. Ketchum was confident that the official count would show that the lien O. crats had won the two latter offices
 "Crops are fine up in Bloult, said the editor. "Watermelons are smiling an the vine and the country editors are ivirg in clover"
 Georgia is not getting all the nonor in watermelons and peaches this year, if re ports which are coming from all sections of the state are to be relied upon. Coia- missioner Culver in his crop report for August gives the average of the peach crop at 1.37, as compared with the same date last year. The watermelon average Is also high above the average.
 q was in Montgomery Thursday" said MT. c. Berney yesterday, and l have never before seen fine watermelons and as delicious, large peaches as were in evi- dence there on every corner. Judging from the general appearance of crops betNe this city and Montgomery they musi Er the finest in many years.
 Hon. Jonas G. Moore. of Blocton, the re- gently elected senator from Bibb and Perry, was in the city yesterday.
 Hon. Richard H. Lowe, of Huntsville, is spending a few days in the city. he guest of his brother Robert J. Lowe. MT. Lowe is a candidate for solicitor of the Eighth Judicial circuit, and his ability as l lawyer and personal popularity make him a very formidable candidate. His only opponent is L. P. Troupe, of Decatur, who was a member of the last house of representa- tives from Morgan county.
 'There is very strong sentiment al ever the country in favor of keeping the fruits of Dewey's splendid victory in Manila Bay" said a well informed travelling man who is a guest at one of the city hotels.
 People have read up the subject of Imperialism" "colonial policy" or s'cxpan- sion," whichever you may term i;, as pos sbly they have never read on any subject before. Understanding fully the difficult ties in the way. they believe it our duty as nation to meet the responsibility which has fallen upon us and not to shirk it. They want to see the people of the Philippine islands given a chance The government of the islands must be en- trusted to future developments of the sit hn States to shirk any of the duties to bu- manity and civilization which have de- volved on us in consequence of the War, started for the freedom of the opI ressed people of Cuba would make the nation recreant to it's high aims and purposes"
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
The NIineraI Wreck

Two of the cars which were turned over in the wreck on the Mineral road last Wednesday at McAdory were raised and brought into the city yesterday morning. The baggage and mail car was damaged only very slightly and will make the reg ular run this morning. The third car was being placed on the track yesterday and was expected in the city last night. It will take about two weeks to get the two coaches fin running shape, as some of their castings which were broken will have to be reset. The damage to the cars is re- markedly slight, considering their terrible
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Wanted in Atlanta

Officer Bodeker. of the police department, arrested Joe Caldwell, negro wanted in Atlanta, at Ensley City yesterday after noon.
 Caldwell was under a bond of $500 on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property and equipped out about seven months ago.
 An officer will arrive from Atlanta this morning to take him back.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
A Pretty Window

One of the neatest and most attractive windows in the city is the display of fine bottle goods by William Wise, in Nine teenth street, between Second and Third avenues The window is handsomely draped in pink and green bunting and the arrangement of the bottles presents pleasing and artistic effect
 The window is greatly admired by the throngs of passers-by.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
JIM WRIGHT
Who Had His Skull Fractured Thursday
 Is Improving.

Jim Wright, who was so seriously in jured on the North Birmingham dummy line Thursday evening, has regained con- sciousness and the doctors think his con dition is much improved, though he is not yet out of danger.
 It will be remembered that Wright was looking out of the window of his engine at a hot box on the rear axle, when his head struck a trolley post and before he could be pulled in his head struck second post fracturing his skull. %
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
PROGRAMME
At East Lake, Sunday, August 7th, by
 Memoli's Concert Band.

March, "Love Is King" Qnnes). Overture Impromptu G-osey Serenade, "Sweetly Dreaming" (Silber- sack)
 Cornet Solo, "Acquatelle" (ShorD. Phil Memoi. March, "Golgonda" Garendeau). Intermission. March, '"The Fascinator" Page) Overture, Soldier of Fortune" (Ripley). Negro Oddity, Uncle Dolly's Delight" (HalD.
 March, 'The Winning Card (M. VeD. Valse, "Jolley Fellows" Volsted). Finale, National Airs.
 PHIL MEMOLI, Director.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Burglars at Ensley City

The store of N W. Scott, at Ensey City, was burglarized Thursday night and a quantity of goods taken. The burgalrs se- cured six or more hats of the railroad style with the name R. E. Barner stamped on the inside band; three pairs of mems fine shoes, several pairs of brown and grey pants, a number of negligee shirts and other articles.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06

East Lake. Saturday and Monday nights, great Vita scope pictures of the bom- bardment of Mantanzas and shelIing Cabanas fortress and l2 other pictures of the war; also fancy bicycle riding by Lee Richardson, premier cy- clist of the world, 9 p. m. Ad- mission 15c.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
A PRISONER MARRIED
John c. Johnson Weeds Miss Emma K.
 Scott.

John c. Johnson a young white man, who is a prisoner in the county jail, was mar red yesterday afternoon to Miss Emma k. Scott of Pratt City in the office of Back Tax Commissioner Badham, in the court house, Probate Judge-elect J. P. Stiles off, ciating.
 Johnson was arrested at Huntsville a few days ago and brought back to this city by Deputy Sheriff Waldrop a warrant sworn gut by Miss Scott charging him with seduction. - ----4
 A marriage license was issued to Inc couple on May 22, last. in the probate office and was used yesterday by Judge Stiles in performing the ceremony.
 Johnson, it is said, was at one time a student at Howard college and contem- plated entering the ministry. Recently he has been employed as agent for an insur- ance company at Pratt City, where he won Miss Scotts affection and confidence. The bride is handsome, stately young woman and comes from good family.
 At the appointed hour Johnson was John Barker and met his bride-to-be who was accompanied by her mother Quite number of persons witnessed the ceremony. after which Johnson was taken back to jail to await disposition of the charge pending against him, which it Is thought will now be mol pressed.
 Mrs Johnson and her mother left the court house immediately after the cere- mony and returned to their home in Pratt City.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Tall down a ten-foot embankment.
Work on the K. C., M. & E.

J. E. Lacy & Co.,. who are making the excavations at Ensley for the steel mill, have just been awarded the contract of filling in trestle No. 443 on the Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham railroad. This tressle Is near Cordova and the fill will re- qulre about 40. 900 cubic yards of dirt
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
PERSONAL


 Thomas c. Powell has been appointed general freight agent of the Southern Ell- road with headquarters in Washington to succeed H. F. Smith who recently resigned that place to accept the position of general traffic manager of the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St Louis road. Mr Powell vas formerly chief clerk to Mir. Smith. He was at one time assistant general freight agent of the old Queen and Crescent route, and is recognized as one of the most en- terprising and progressive railroad men in the country.
 Louis Darby who has for the last two years been rate clerk in the offae of Gen eral Freight Agent deFuniak has resigned his position with the Louisville and Nash vile. He will leave today for New Orleans where he has received the appoitnment of city ticket agent of the Queen and Css- cent road. His new duties will begin at once. He was also with this road several years ago before he was connected with the Louisville and Nashville. During his residence in this city MT. Darby has made numerous friends who ha g 10 see him leave Birmingham, but who are congratu- lallnS nm on the reSpoHSiple positioh HS has obtained.
 James c. Armstrong, of Nashville, will take MT. Darbys place as rate clerk.
 Joe P Billups, well known in Bir- mingham as the travelling passenger agent of the Southern railroad with headquarters in this city, came down from Chattanooga yesterday morning and returned in the af- ternoon. MT. Billups says he is being worked to death up there moving troops in and out of Chickamauga, but from his looks he is thriving under the hard work. The family of c. E. Shaff, general mana ger of the Big Four railroad, passed through Birmingham in his special car yesterday afternoon on their way to the gulf coast.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06

aysG < cS. Pick Leaf" smo,.lns nst1s Tobacco stands unrivaled for purity and flavor. Made from the purest, ripest and sweetest Tobacco It will please you. Try it.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06

Do you need true friend? Thousands have found such in Hoods Sarsaparila.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06

the mill was about completed, and that the machinery had been started. He said that the mill was the finest in the state and second to none fin the United Suites. It had been completed at a cost of s6oe oeo, which had been economically expended and that by the end of the month they hoped to turn out the first cloth. MT. Co mer explained that the starting of great mill must be done gradually and was slow process He said that at present about 1,G00 spindles were running, but by the end of next week he expected to have l0,ooO In operation, or one-third the capacity of the mill.
 As to dividends he said he saw nc reason why the mill should not pay handsomely. with fuel and cotton cheaper, and labor as cheap as elsewhere there was nothing that stood in the way of success. He said there seemed to be a disposition among the small stockholders to sell out, but he aaViseo them not to do so, but to hold on to their stock.
The age-herald., 1898-08-06
Labor Day Celebration

At this juncture Mir. Rountree informed the president that a committee from the Trades Council was in waiting and de- sired an audience MT. Roun.rec and MT Leedy were appointed a committee To es- cort the gentlemen in.
 President Cunningham, of The Trades. Council, acted as spokesman for the com mittee and stated that they had been ap- pointed to appear before the Commercial club to ask it's cooperation towards se- curing rates and otherwise assisting in making Labor Day celebration on Septem- Der 5 a grand success.
 On motion of MT. Rountree committee of five was appointed to cooperate with the Trades Council in making the celebra- tion a success. President Steiner appoint ed the following members on the commit tee: J. A. Rountree, J. B. Gibson, iE. Y. Anderson Rufus N. Rhodes and l.. w. Barrett.