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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
IF INTEREST TO FORMER RESIDENTS.
The Changed and Improved Appearance
of viroqua Retrospectiveiy Presented
for Those Who Lived Here Not Very
Long Ago.

For the information of former resi-
dents of "dear old Vernon" and who
continue reading the columns of the
CENSOR, we will mention some of our city's
improvements so they may comprehend
the different localities that have under
went the most change during recent
years. Main street has line of sub
stantial two-story brick business blocks
from the CENSOR Office, opposite Linde-
mann's store, running to the corner OF
Jefferson street, near Nichols old stand.
On the west side of Main, between
Decker and Cours streets, there are
two-story bricks from the corner south
Of the old Dunlap hotel, which extend
south to the lots OF the old North S.ar
hotel. The old court house yard is
adorned by Rogers & Williams three
story brick, at the corner of Court street,
and two story bricks occupy the rest of
the space to the familiar and old alley
Just north of Tste's store. The remain
der of Main street will look quite IA
milisr until reaching southwark to the
old Stricken property, where pretty
homes line either side of the thorough
fare as far rs the foot of the hill at the
old Hall place, and a handsome frame
church rears it's spiral top skyward near
the northeast corner of the old Voight
farm. A number of nice homes are
also erected on street west and par
allel with portion of Main street upon
the old Stricken property. The Weeden
addition is occupied by homes, and the
new extensions made by Nathan Coe
have been quite rapidly sold and are
gradually filing up. The old Congre-
gationsl church, which has bee re-
placed by handsome modern ediice,
stands facing the west about IA rods
from the northwest point OF Cemetery
rock, which ia as far south as the houses
are built in this section. On Decker
street west, and in the vicinity OF the
court house, which rears it's limestone
walls to an imposing height north OF
sand bank rock west of town, many fine
homes occupy lots for couple of blocks
north of this street. The old fair
grounds are the limit in this direction.
Decker street east is quite thickly oop-
ulated to the curving bend at the east
end of what was once the Len. Gillett
farm, and there are a few nice homes
beyond. The vacant land east OF town,
once covered by tall oaks and thickly
interlaced with hazel brush, is now
adorned with comfortable houses as far
eastward as the slanting slopes admit.
Radical changes have been made. OF
course, all over the entire city dEring
the past ten years, but we present to
our former settlers simply 5ird's-eye
yiaw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
soldiers and citizens. A,,ention.

A lecture will be given at Relief Corps
hall. Friday evening, October 14th, re-
counting the thrilling story of the fam
Gus Iron Brigade, by one of it's members.
Good music will also be given and an
evening of both profit and pleasure is
promised. All interested in the present
war and all taking part in the late war.
should attend Admission 10 cts. bene-
fit of w. r. G, fuud. Ladies of the
corps freely spend their money in help
iug the city care for such as need t. L
care. They should be well patrorizeGl
as they are the only organization tho.
does entirely for others and not for ssls,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
The Locs, Republican Campaign.

Owing to the lateness OF the state
campaign opening, political work on
part of the republicans in Vernon coun-
tv. has been necessarily deferred. But
everything is now in readiness end q
vigorous push will be made all along
the lire. It behooves all republicans to
get on their fighting clothes and to as
sist in rolling up an old-time msjority.
Chairman Mahoney has opened head
quarters in one of the front rooms on
the second floor of Opera block, where
he will welcome oil republicans, and be
ready to receive and impart information
to republicans from all sections of the
country. A full corps OF speakers has
not yet been assigned, bat snnounc y
rents will be made as rapidly as deter
mined upon.
The republican campaign will be
opened in this city by Judge l. I'll. Ban
croft, Of RichIand Center,who will speak
on thu evening of Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Two Millions a Year.

When, people buy, Try, and buy again, it
means they're satisfied The people of the
United States are no'y buying Cascarets
candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
6oxes year and it will be three million be.
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved.
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the yea, round. All
druggists lOc, 25c, SOC box, cure guaranteed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Latest Improvement in a Business Block


The latest improvement made in the
business portion of Main street is the
two. story addition to Rogers & Will
Jams large business block. This is
credit to the city as well as to the In
dustry and thrift OF Howard Williams,
who has tsken pains to make it one OF
the substantial kind. The new annex,
which occupies the south side OF the
main building, furnishes commodious
room, which is well arranged for shoe
department, is feet in width and ~
feet long, The upper story is divided
IL two capacious and nicely finished
business offices, which have convenient
access from the street. The front room
viii be occupied by John Dawson 4 Co.
insurance, and the west one b Arohi-
tset Dawson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
A Sudden Death.

Mrs. Nels Anderson, who resided two
miles southwest of this city, expired
suddenly, Sunday night, of heart failure.
She was alone in the barn yard, gave
one scream, fell to the ground and
passed away without struggle. Mrs.
Anderson was about IS years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Cali for a Settlement.

All persons having accounts with the
firm Of E. FL. Craig & Co., will please
call and settle up, ss it is desired to
close oa. the interests OF the late Il. ID.
Craig in said firm.
CHARITY RusK CRAIG, Executor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Mil supplies for Sale.

One 24-inch undermined French
buhr, in good shape; shsfting, pulleys,
betting, ETC., all in good condition.
Cali end see or write,
SILnAUGH & EMILsos, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Give DR.. Fox's Tablets one trial
, and you will feel immediate relief. Ask
your druggist about them.

Geo. J. Williams, telegraph operator
at the Viroqua station, accompanied his
mother and sister as far as Chicago on
heir eastern trip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12

The Epworth League was well Attend
ed last Thursday evening. There were
fifty four young people present. Help
us increase the number next Sunday
evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Vernon county as.
sembled in convention, Tuesday after.
noon. with W. 81. Coffiand in the chair
and f. FL. Graves, secretary.
After the usual preliminaries in per-
fecting an organization, the convention
nominated the following to represent
their ticket in the coming election:
For County ClerK-C. F. White, of Whites
town,
For Sheriff-Otto Emerson, of Hamburg,
For District Attorney-C. W. Graves, Of
Viroqua,
For County Treasurer-John NJ. Vance, of
Sterling.
For Register of Deeds-James P. Healey. of
HiIlsboro.
For Clerk OF Court-Henry Norris, of Viro-
qua.
For Superintendent of Schools-Adam b.
Miller of Webster.
For Coroner-James f. Parker, of Viroqua.
For Surveyor-L f. Thorpe, of Jefferson.
After adjournment the assembly coz
vention convened, with William Lind in
the chair. After few ballots had been
cast it was found that William Lind, Of
Hillsboro. was the choice Of the conven-
tion for assembly man. and he was there
upon unanimously declared the nomi-
nee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12

Methodist Gieanir gs.

Miss Charlotte Coddirg, deaconees
of the Methodist Episcopel church, has
been engaged to assist Pastor Corsm IN
his work. She will commence her labors
this week. We bespeak hearty well
come for her in the homes OF our people
Thursday evening the deaconess viii
speak to our people in the prayer meet
ing room of the church. We plead for
a large attendance.
A Bible class will be organized on
Friday evening in the church parlors.
Miss Codding will be the teacher. .
Sunday morning the pastor will speak
on God Revealed" ard in she evening
viii have as his subject, "The Open
Door" Come and worship with US.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12

A circular has been issued by State
Superintendent, J. 9. Emery, calling
upon the schools of the state TO sid
ID the project OF building monument
to the memory of Gen. Ls Fayette.
The movement has been endorsed by
President Mckinley, William r. Day,
Hon. William p. Addison, Rev. Edw.
Everett BALE, DIR. w. L. Harris, Arch
bishop Ireland and many others OF
nationsl reputation. Snpt. Miller has
issued eiruular commencing the move
ment and ssas that Vernon county join
Ia the work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Golden Jubilee Celebration on Coon
Druj rjn

Golden Jubilee Celebration on Coon
Prairie.
The picnic and celebration of the if
tieth anniversary of the settlement of
Christiana, at Coon Prairie, last Sunday,
was attended by avery large assemblsse
of people. Rev. Halvorsen was master
of ceremonies and made the opening
address in the Norwegian language.
He spoke mainly of the first settlers and
their privations and gave tie names of
the first pioneers and their history. G
j. Smith, A. Ell Dahl and Rev Bestule
spoke in English. Each recounted the
achievements Oh the country in the past
half century and possibilities of the flu
ture.
The first settlers of Coon Prairie were
hardy set of men and women, most of
whom came direct from Norway. There
was present at the celebration but one
of the original pioneers Elias Neprud,
who was twelve years old and came with
his parents The first families were:
Ever Olson Gullord, now living in Mime
sofa.
slams Neprud and wife sigrid and four
children
"NilS 1dLSeu NtpIuu'
Gulbrand Hanson Oium of Minnesota; &Hel-
en- later married to Event Olsen Gullord, and
Elias Hanson Neprud, still living on his farm
near Coon Prairie church.
SLAMS Olson Lisbadken, his wife and rXar-
en- and daughter Agnete now living in Ohio
ago.) Their son, s3rown Olson, was the first
white child born on Coon Prairie.
*Syver GalStad.
Two Americans also settled in Christiana
in 184s They were George Smith and Lemois.
dead.
In no section of the state are the PEG
pie more prosperous and independent
than on Coon Prairie. They are right
eous people; have reared their SONS and
daughters in the right paths.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12
Asylum Notes.

The official year, 1897 s, of our county
asylum, ended on Sept. 30, last. For
financial reasons, the state law fixes the
official year of all asylums. The annual
report is not yet completed, but the
CENSOR is able to speak, in advance, that
as savings of the asylum more than Is,
900 dollars will be received from the
state in February, next, and that 5000
have been paid into the county treasury
for sales from the asylum farm-a t otal
revenue of upwards of $4,000.
One hundred and fifty four patients
are now in residence.
At their annual meeting on Friday,
last, the asylum trustees unanimously
and fer the fifth time, elected Supt. and
Mrs. Wilkins. The CENSOR sincerely
congratulatss the trustees on their &C.
ton.
The Hilsboro Sentry of this week
says: 1.-THE agricultural exhibit made
by our county ssy,u at our comfy
fair was most comrlendable. 1t demon
strates the fact that the management OF
our ASYLUM is ia first class hands"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-10-12


arrive in Porto Rico, and the same one
that fought at Guanica, thirty miles
west of Ponce, few days before the
Wisconsin troops had landed. He Re
turned to Springfield the 10Th ultimc
where he received his honorable dis
charge from the service.
Ed. Perhsm, who left here last
spring to join the Sparta company,
arrived home few days since in very
emacisted condition. He was taken
sick while on the transport enroute to
Porto Rico, and was in too bad condi-
ton to be removed from the boat h
was taken to Newport News and finally
to Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where be
had severe run of fever nd,dyseotery
Ed. was unable to walk when he arrived
at Sparta He is having the best OF care
at the home of E V. Wolfe His mother
passed through here from Readstown u
week since, and is with him.
DR.. Barney is making ex ensive
improvements on his residence south of
town, which occupies about the highest
elevation of any building near Viroqu. !.
1t is plainly visible from portions of
the beautiful prairies surrounding OF r
city, and attracts the eye from very
many points over large stretch If
country south and southwest Of town.
It is a double gabed structure, COM
modious and we'll planned, and his for
mer abode now answers as an annex
In riding over the extensive prairies
in which our county sbounds, the land
scape presents many comfortable homes
with extensive tobscco sheds dotting
the horizon everywhere, and invariably =,
built high above the old homes occu,
pied by the farmers in the past. The
severe and prolonged cold intervals Of
the winters that used to imprison then
in deep snow having been overcome by
more agreeable change in the climate
has had decided Influence IN brlngir :
the farmers ont of the hollows and IN
dentures of the prsiries, to occupy HON y
that command heslthful location arc
picturesque view OF their entire sur
ronndings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29

the weak. but lets herself De slapped
by Germany"
colonel Cruz Gonzales, COMMANDING
column acing In concert with Cen
eral Pando in the military movements
in the province OF Puerto Princfp<>
have been attacked by insurgents. wlnc,
surprised the Spaniards. Out Of a par
~ Of eighty guerillas, about forty Wrr,.
killed or wounded.
The political situation becomes NOR.
muddled daily. Zach man seems %
have candidate OF his own, while or
party discipline no trace Is discernable
Charleston, s. c., March 26-Rattery
M, First artillery, from St Francis
barracks, st. Augustine. arrived today
and was taken at once 10 the fort ifi,-a-
tions on Sullvan's island for reinforce-
ment OF the garrison there. The work
or mounting the long range rifles b.
being rushed and mines are in r>eadi-
ness for placing in the channel.
New York, March 26.-The United
states battleship Texas dropped anchor
off Tompkinsville tonight IT is under
stod that she is going to the Bruoslyrs
navy-yard.
Ann Arbor. Mich, March 25.-Two
thousand students OF the university OF
Michigan paraded the campus tonight
armed with pitchforks, muskets etc
in Cuban demonstration.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29
THE BANKERS DISCHARGED.
Governor Russell Dsclines TO Honor the
Regulation of the Governor Of &c orgia
for Michigan and Latham
Especial to The ,MessenCer)

tSpeCldl 10 Inc MeSSenEerD
Raleigh, y. c., March Ex-Governor
Russell this afternoon, after a fun
hearing, declined to honor the requisE-
ton of Governor Atkinson, Of Georgia.
for Michigan and Latham. charged with
wreckng the Bank OF Abbevllle. Tho
governor held that the papers did not
charge any crime; that is, the accom-
panying affidavits did not show any
criminal offence. The reQuisition was
alleged to ibe not in proper form. II
charged Michigan with stealing a re-
ceipt for q s72 insurance premium
while his attorneys show that that re-
ceipt is in the Bank OF Abbeville The
premium was due on his own life in
surance. Latham is charged with
stealing $50 Of the deposit Of Mayur
HoltOn, of Abbeville. The attorneys
for Latham contended that Holton'x
account in the bank was overdrawn
and that he yet owes the bank
Attorneys Donnel Gillian, H. w
Gillian and j. J. Martin appeared for
Michigan and Latham, J. c. L. Harris
for the state Of Georgia
Donnel Gillian says he thinks Mayor
Holton fled to avoid having to pay the
$50 reward he offered for Michigan and
Latham. Gillian said the matter
would be adjusted as to the settlement
of the banks affairs If any represent
tative at AbbevlIe could be secured.
and that perhaps he would have to gcyl
there. Michigan declared he would nos
go, in view of the efforts the Georgians
were making to get him. Gillian said
and SO did Michigan, that the bank.a
affairs could be settled In thirty days.
that there are funds to meet all liabiIi-
ties. 1t appears that the Georgia
statutes regarding assignments mads.
by state banks duly chartered do not
apply to unchartered banks like the
one at Abbevflle.
As soon as the governor had dis
posed of this matter Michigan and la
than were taken before Associate JUS
tice Clark, who had issued the bench
warrant on which they were arrestod
He dismissed the case against thern
and put the costs on Mayor Holton, OF
Abbeviile.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29
On SAFE Ground

"A North Carolina man has settled the
wa: question in a novel nTanrer-
wv neither they have war. or no." he
is quoted as saying. lit has made -
good man of me already"
How can that be-" ne was asked
Well" he went on in dead arnexf-
they tell me that IL there Is 20 be war
the government will caH out the rez.u-
lar army first; then the militia IA xu-
be called, and after this the Baspt tsex
because they can fight on water and
Methcdists can't. went right straiet,s
and joined the Methodists" "-At,ansza
Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29

When my little boy was two years
Old eruptsons appeared on the back 0T
his ears which a physician said wer~
caused by scrofula- His face became
a mass OF sores. The doctor preScrxl,-
ed Hoods Sarsapaxilla anS he took II
until he was cured and entirely frce
from eruptions.'' A. J. Slater, Poc1
w. Va.
Hoods Pills cure ali liver Ills. Nal
ed for 25c. by c. /. Hood & Co. Lowell
Mass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29
PEACE TALK, WAR MEASURES
PRESIDENT HOPES TO BE ABLE
TO AVERT HOSTILITIEs.

He Outlines the Proposed Plan Of Ac-
tiOn-Intervention in Behalf of Des-
titute Cubans Given Most Promi-
nence-Spain Notified Ofthe Finding e
of the COurt-Active War Prepara-
! tions at all Pointc-Strict Watch on
E.Warships at Key West.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-29
DOrRIE DEALING.

Havana, March 2S.-E Diaro de La
marina in an editorial article publish
ed today accuses President Mckinley
of dissimulating. The editorial COM
pares american double-dealing with
Spanish openness' and says: IF Mr.
Mckinley is playing double ne can only
be compared with a deceitful scaven-
ger" The editorial concludes: THE
United States 10 always proud to pierce
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-19
CONSIDERED RECIPROCITY.

Early settlement of Boring Sea Question
likely by Angio-American Conlan.seto..
WAsHWGroN, Nov. 10. = The sole
subject considered by the Anglo Anlsrl-
can commission was reciprocity is is
understood the item of i've .t441.....s =
receiving special attention, tde lc
in horses, cattle and other i've 4.as
beiIg considerable across she bur-.
lie prosp ct Of an early sel, ut
OF the Bering sea question wa, ia ~ sec.
by tae receipJ of word That the ~. ii
ficials who have been making al apr il
sal OF the value OF the Cana IAN 9al-
ing feet have completed Their Itaors
and are now on their way TO yashlng
ton
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-19
FAILED TO COMBINE.
Steel Rail Organization Did
Not Materialize.
BLOCKED By CARNEGIE COMPANY.
President Gary of Federal steel Conn
pany Said No Pool Was Intended, just
Working Agreement-Thinks Prices
VIII BE Lived Up 10.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-An attempt by
the steel rail manufacturers, of the
country to form what has been called a
pool was abandoned for the time being.
The endeavor was to bring about an
understanding among the manufactur-
ers as to territorial divisions and prices.
1t was understood that opposition to
the plan by the Carnegie Steel COM
pany was SO uneompromising as to hold
out no hope of arriving at concert of
interests. In spite, however, OF the
breaking off Of negotiations it was
semi officially declared that the manu-
factarers in the majority made arrange
ments to continue in the endeavor to
unite, and shat it was fairly certain
that working agreement would be
reached early next week
Ex-Judge E. II. Gary of Chicago,
who is president of the Federated Steel
company, said:
"There was no idea of forming q pool.
During the week the steel rail manu-
facturers OF the country have been
striving TO reach fair and equitable
working agreement in regard to divi
sion OF territory and prices. But at
this meeting it was found that it was
not possible to reach an agreement, and
the plan was abandoned l think, how
ever, that there is disposition among
steel raid manufacturers to live up to
Drices
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-19
ELEVEN DEAD.
Laborers on the Pennsylvania Moved
Down by Train Near

Laborers on the Pennsylvania Moved
Down by "a Train Near
Jersey City.
JERSBY CITY, Nov. 19.-Eleven Ital.
ian and Polish laborers were moved
down anu killed on the Hackensack
meadows west of Jersey City by the
Milestone local train on the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad.
The following is the list of dead:
Michael Lawless.
Joseph Collessello.
Angelo PHO.
Frank Bandinski.
Frank Lukovinski.
Thomas Dongherty.
Joseph Siminski.
Josdph Broski.
William Roall.
Joseph Smith.
One unknown.
The killed and wounded were Iaborers
at work repairing the Pennsylvania
railroad tracks. The gang consisted of
20 men, and nearly all were either
killed or injured.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-19
I. w. ANDERSON.
Real Estate & Insurance Agent.
HAS FOR SALE.

Hote and Livery Stable large lot o2xl44l and
very desirable frame residence with lot extending the rail
road, on Front Street.
large nearly frame residence and two desirable
business houses Main Street
Two frame and two brick residences Spruce street
Three frame residences Wiley street
good business location with residence Walnut ST.
A large and very desirable brick residence and neat
frame cottage on Pleasant street
frame cottage with large lot on Hoffman street.
Three desirable homes Sunnysde
large boarding house University driveway,
lent to the University and Glass Works
new boarding house Beechurst Avenue, the
Glass Works.
Also other residences and building lots in the town
Sunnyside and in the Beechurst Addition Morgantown
Also farms, coal and timber lands.
Office Second Floor, Odd Fellow Building
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-19
FIRST SPANISH WAR PENSION.
Jesse 4. Gales of the Second Artillery
Allowed SIT Month.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 49, Commits
sioner Evans of the pension Office mott
fed Secretary Alger that Jesse T. Gates
of the second United States artillery,
who lost part of his upper lip in the
West Indian campaign, has been
awarded the first pension on account of
the Spanish war.
Gates will receive $17 per month, aeSt
this being inadequate, private pension
bill increasing the pension probably
will be introduced in congress. Claims
on account Of the Spanish war are now
coming in rapidly. The total on file up
to Friday is Loaf for war service and
IT'S for naval service, exclusive of the
claims of the battleship Maine disaster.