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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
WHITEST0WN.

ONTARIO, Aug 6.--Oh, such glorious rain
of twenty-five hou ). Every drop was very
much needed J. II. Osterhant is lald az
from the effects of n rusty nail through his
foot >. We under tand that the school board
have hired the teachers for the Ontario
graded school the coming year, Prot Ed
Stackman, principal, Miss Ellie Motley, inter
mediate, and Mrs. K. c. Brenizer primary; p.
Again tae shril whistle of the steam thresh-
er is heard in the land =. Bert Prentice anne
home from the Sparta school for saturday
and sunday He stcpred off the train Tor a
moment at summit, the train moved on oe
fore ne could get on board, and he walked
day to finish the term -. Mr. ii. TtmerInan,
bridgebuIder, is building a bridge across the
west branch of the kickapoo, near AVA
lanche -. Miss Cordy Lee, of Tomah, IS visit
inr friends i'm our village this week Three
hos the property of W. BaItz, escaped from
their pen Marshal Sewell arrested them
and put them in pound They were hn t
81 so costs and damages. Some OF ontario
lads killed a few of Blatz' chickens on wall
aces lot and took them home For table use.
sandy Mardep is Suffsrins c2m l. sidney la,c
ceeded In getting a steam engine on the spot
to attach TO the saw mill. The weak volume
of water flow in the old hickapoo mas Oeen .
constant annoy ance for a long time. ana now
il Is hoped that both mills can run Oally -.
Constable II. Budde. of Oil CITY, went 10
CaShton this week With warrant Tor sa-
ed guilty and was fined S and costs by 9. II :.
Francisco ESQ The Wilton firm have near
Iy finished building the Brush creek scn9ol
house, and are TO commence on MI. Nilkin-
intend 10 take q months visit IN Dakota
soon. They will go with a team Inc Y. B;
quarterly meeting, at Ontario, viii be heid
next sunday and Monday evening IN the
q. b. church The &. A. 4. g will hold their
annual picnic August 1G, at Boring beauti-
IL; grove, In Wellington, Monroe county,.
Mr. Sherwood. of e roy, delivered stock mere.
THURSDAY More than 100 head of cattle were
brought in, and such prices! Spring calves
brought the farmers - 10 Si2 per neta Z.
Last Saturday was busy day for ontario.
R,ssi,ses many customers the Republican
q sucuses. ut the Vernon house, brought
good delegation from Rocktoni ontario
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Westby, Wis, Aug. 8, 1898.
Mr. IJelaud's Platform

EDITOR CENSOR: When man an
nounces his candidacy for an Office the
people ought to know for what prln-
ciples he contends. [ wish to announce
through your paper the platform on
which | stand:
Equal and just taxation of the prop
erty of individual and corporation; an
economical administration of public
affairs, reducing expenses in place OF
increasing them; laws to be made and
enforced that will prohibit corrupt
practices in political campaigns in nomi-
nations and elections, and to punish
bribery in every form; prohibiting the
acceptance of railroad passes by public
officials paid from the public treasury
for radical change in the way of nomi
natin e candidates, thatthe people may
roommate direct by ballot in place of by
delegates.
On the above principles 1 ask for the
nomination of member of assembly by
ell fair minded and honest republicans
of Vernon county, and 1 pledge myself
to stand by and for the above platform
if [ am nominated and elected.
Yours truly,
M. A. UELAND.
Viroqua Town, Aug 4, 1898
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
ON TIE COUNTY LINE.

OAsHToN Aug. S.--U. District Attorney
ID. f. Jones, of Sparta, did business here slast
week. NJ. q. PerEh. Of Niroqua, has been in
our towr several times recently IL. @.
.Steenbel.r md Joseph Dennng, of Niroqua,
were in town To-Day Miss Ethel Dele is
visiting relatives ut Watertown, South Da.
kota Office seek rs have been numerous
of late. Marshal Sherrick was in Milwau-
kee the first of last week Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Hall, OF Vfroqua, spent Sunday here with
relatives At our caucus here tonight G.. G.
Taylor, j. A. Norris and L. T.. Simpson were
elected rs delegates u county convention, AT
Sparta. Wednesday. August 10, and instruct
ed TO vote for La Toilette for governor....
J John Running has sold his house aud lot to
Ed. Fisher. OLE.
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A Narrow escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
e. Hart, of Groton, s. D., "Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs, cough set in and finally terminal
cd in consumption. Four doctors gave
me up saying could live but short
time. I gave myself up to my Saviour,
determined if / could not stay with
my friends on earth, would meet my
absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption. coughs, and colds.
/ gave it a trial, took in oil eight bottles
1t hes cured me, and thank God I am
s lved aud now a we'll and healthy
woman. Trial bottles free at Craig &
Co.'S drug store. Regular size so cents
and S1.00, guaranteed or price refunded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mr.. Dahps Candidacy.

To THE REPUBL CANS OF VERNON Co:
hereby announce myself as csndi-
date for Member of Assembly subject to
the action of the Republican convention.
In announcing my candidacy L will state
that the principles [ shall represent, il
elected, are embodied in the platform OF
the Hon. Robert NJ La Toilette, which
includes the following reforms: Adolf
tion Of the pass system; correction OF
caucus laws; taxation of corporations
and individuals without discrimination
economy a state administration.
Very truly yours,
ANDREW III. DAHL.
Westby, Wis, Aug. 8, 1898.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
BABCCCK WINS.

A dispatch from Spring Green to the
CENSOR, just as we go to press, says
Hon. J. W. Babcock was renominated
for congress on the first formal ballot.
The gubnatorial fight is waxing warm
throughout the state. Nearly half the
delegates have been chosen and Cover
nor Soofeld is somewhat in the lead,
but his saw-log strongholds have been
heard from. The indications are that
the race will be so close that several
Sawyer barrels will have to be tapped il
the gang pull Scofeld through.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
The sure IA Grippe cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady. if you only get the
right remedy. You are having pain
all through your body, your liver is
out of order, have ro appetite, no life
OF ambition, have bad cold, in fact
are completely used up. Electric
Bitters are the only remedy that will give
you prompt and sure relief. They act
directly on on your liver, stomach and
kidneys, tone no the whole system and
make you feel like new being. They
are guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
For sale at Craig h Co.'s drug store.
only 80 cents per bottle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
NEIGHBORING NEWS BUDGET
CLINTON.

CLINTON CENTER AND WEBSTER CREEK, Aug.
3-Your uncle will try and give a few things
of interest, having enjoyed twenty.four
hours rain, we feel quite moist and have
much TO be thankful for. Haying completed
and grain in most parts, some stacking done,
with the exception of spring wheat The
grain harvest is a bountiful one and the.
prospects for corn cou not be better. A
very painful misfortune has come to little
Edna Stokes, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
stokes, by way OF felon near the ankle
joint. DrS. Schreiner and Johnson have
operated twice. They think she will get
along nicely. They will take her to Westby,
where she will be under DR.. Schreiner's care.
Mrs. Stokes will stay and take care of her.
go. j. l. Sanders is nursing some very pain
full wounds received in runaway, caused by
the buggy-pole dropping out ofthe neck yoke
ring The team became unmauageable and
ran, throwing Mr. Sanders violently to the
ground, bruising him very badly but not
fatally Miss Eva Paul came up from La
Fargo and engaged her services to the Ed.
Adams school district. .Selfshness will even
show Itself in the town of Clinton 20. s.
Cary's tobacco shed is completed and ready
for the weed Norris has his barn ready
for use, which adds much to the convenience
and looks of his home The bee-keeper,
Marion Clark, has extracted eight thousand
pounds of honey this season and expects TO
make it ten by the close of the season John
Calhoon fell short Of that little. We Won
der why? We wonder why. Dell Kimberly
and son and W. d. Mcdaniel did Ontario on
the I'd Dolen Bros, of Buckeye Ridge,
are pleasant callers at the head of Webster
Greek quite often OF late Fisher, of Cash
ton, the painter, has painted the houses of
H. Nj. Davis, j. l.. Sanders and NJ. Clark,
which adds much to their outward appear
ance... ID. +. Mains has been employed To
teach the OConnell school the coming year.
Clinton is for LaFolette and Smith first,
last and all the time Hip! Hipi Hurrah -.
A quiet wedding was that of Miss Blanche
Hail to W. a. Lewis, both of Clinton, the
happy event occurring at Avalanche, on
Wednesday, July 90 by istah Glenn, Esq:
Blanche, daughter of ]. n. Hall, was one of
Clinton's most highly esteemed young ladies,
refined modest, -1oveable and well respected
by all who Glanced ito know her. w, y, son
of DIR. A. j. Lewis, is one of Clinton's most
respected sous, has been teacher In the
Bloomingdale school, where he has shown
that he is master of his profession. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis will take up their abode on Sugar
Grove the coming year, as Bert has been en-
gagged to teach the Grove school. May theirs
be a peaceful and happy journey is the wish
of their friend. YOUR UNCLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
THE THIRD WISCONSIN HAS SEVEN
TEEN DISTINGUISHED MEN.


Lieut.. Percy Cochrsne, of Eau Claire,
who, with seventeen men from the Eau
Claire company, took possession of
Yauco, about twenty miles from Ponce
ard on the route to San Juan, had a
very thrilling experience, end which
shows how quickly the Badger boys
can distinguish themselves after srriv-
ing on the scenes of active operations in
Purto Rico. The Lieutenant and his
men entered the town, said to have
about 10000 population, just after $50
Spanish regulars had deserted it, The
Eau Claire boys were the first to open
railroad connection between Ponce and
this city, and they discovered three
mines, which had been placed under the
tracks with the intention of blowing
them uP. On entering the town our
boy took possession of the depot, and
later marched to the Spr nish garrison,
which had been deserted that morning
The inhabitants, apparently, were friend
ly, and cheered the boys. 1t was GER
tsinly daring exploit for so small a
number, for they we'll knew that if an
attack WIS made they would be help
less. 1t was an uneasy night for them.
They laid down with their guns in bend,
ready to defend themselves on a mo-
ments notice. OF course the men were
soon reinforced.
The reply of the Spanish government
to the peace conditions, which is now
in The hands of the French ambassador,
has not yet been submitted to the pres
ident. Pending the official delivery of
the answer speculation was rife in
WashiD gton Tuesday morning as to it's
contents. 1t is evident that If the re-
ply was an acceptance, it was accom-
panied by extended discussion or condi-
tions, and not one as precluded all pos
slblllty of further discussion.
The administration has not yet given
serious consideration to the personnel
OF the peace commission; but 1t can be
stated that no one not in accord with
the presidents views as to the DISPOSE
tion of the Philippines will stand any
show of being appointed. Mr.. Nc
Kin'ey favors keeping at least Manila
harbor and bay and sufficient territory
around it for it's support and protection,
il not the whole of Luzon island.
1t is the view among Washington
officials that hostilities will cease on the
submission of conditional response,
but that they will advance steadily un-
til the American conditions progress
entirely beyond the stage Of possible
diplomatic complications over details
] here seems to have been a DISPOSE
ton to lay all the mistakes and failures
of the war department, for much of the
suffering among our soldiers, at its
door. There has been bitter indigna-
tion over the incompetence of the bur-
esus that have charge of the work of
supplying the needs of the troops and
caring for the sick and wounded The
failure of the department to do what it
could with the means at it's disposal
seems to have been shown in the case
of the transport ships to carry Shafter's
army home. Nothing had been done
to this end until President Mckinley
gave the order to have the chips pro-
vided for this purpose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Two Millions n Year.

When people buy, try, and bvv again, il
means. they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
Candy Cathartic. at the rate of two million
boxes a year and it win be three million be-
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved.
that Casearets are the most delightful bowel
regulator scr everybody the year round. All
druggists Zoe, 25c, 50c box, cure guaranteed,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

Last weeks Hillsboro Sentry con-
tanned sort of general apology for
Governor Scofeld's extravsgsnt, if not
seandalous administration. The Sentry
would not lend itself to that kind OF
work if itwere in possession of the facts
Not one charge against Scofeld and his
administration has been made that is
not true. And the half has not been
told. The fact that some loafer, office
holder or purchased newspaper may
veil liar, does not change the record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

elected G, NJ. Sandon delegate, II to 3. We
learn that all of the delegates are for G. j.
Smith for representative Babcock men
seem to be scarce here. II. Sewell & Son
are improving the appearance of odd Eel
lows hall with II new coat of paint. &. NJ,
Sandon returned from county invention
last night =. Samuel Woodward purchased
the Peter Kramer property, near cemetery
this week; consideration, $500.
ONTARIO LAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
First publication, Aug. 10, 1898.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice of Administrator Sale.
,,r.rr or, urGCoNsTN yEpNnN cor

NOtlCe OF ADMINISTRATOR cdIt'
CTATE OF WISOONSIN-NERNON COZ n
- ty Court-In Probate,
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to I
Hcense of the county court OF Vernon coun
ty, Wis, made June 8, 1928 ! Will sell the I9l'
lowing lands at public auction, to-wit: The
east half of the southwest quarter ana the
southwest quarter Of the southwest quarter
all in secti ten u0, township thirteen 90
north of range three CD west, at the dWeiiihe
house OF the late Louis A Shower, in the
town of Webster, Vernon county, Wisconsin
on the 31st day of August, 1898, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. Terms of sale. cash on CONTINUATION OF
sale. ALEXANDER HILL
Administrator of the estate of Louis Showen'
Dated August 9th, 1895.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Assembly District Convention.

Immediately following the adjournment OF
the above named county convention, an as
put ia nomination a candidate for member OF
assembly for Vernon county. The several
voting precincts will be entitled TO the same
representation as above, and it is recon-
mended that the d 3legates be elected at the
same time and place. d. .. MAHONEI,
Chairman central committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

The committee recommend thaC caucuses
TO elect delegates to said County Convention
be held in the several towns and villages, on
Saturday, September 3rd; in the towns at 2:30
p. M; IN the villages at 1880 p m. That the
caucuses be held in the city of Viroqua on
sept. 3rd from to D. M, pursuant to
Chapter 80, laws of 1897.
Dated Viroqua, August 10, 1898
ID. o. MAUONEY,
Chairman Republican County Committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Republican County Convention

A Republican County Convention is hereby
called to meet at the court house, in the city
of Viroqua, on Tuesday, the 9Th day of Sep
temher 1898 ut II o'clock noon of that day,
following officers, viz. county clerk, treas
ureP, sheriff, coroner, clerk of court dis
trict attorney, register of deeds, surveyor
and superintendent of schools.
The several voting precincts will be on
titled to representation in said County Cen
VentiOn as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

One Pullen, of Milwaukee, has chal-
lenged Senator Spooner to talk Bob La
Follettee to finish. The senator, how
ever. does not believe in gsme-cock
campaigns and methods, nor in hair
Pullen matches of any kind.-Hudson
Star.
That's the tactics of the organs who
analogue Scofeld's extravaganza in
eta.a affairs. Senator Spooner, who at
tampted to whitewash the upbusiness-
The record of Scofeld, without knowing
10, bs WAS talking about, refused to
naat Mr.. La Toilette on the stump and
hack np his fiimsy puffery'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
WHEATLAND.

RED MOUND, Aug. s.--AS Cuba" has not
appearedtpon the scene for 10 Ig time, we
thought perhaphs you would be glad to hear
from Porto Rico We are all alive and do
ing well since our celebration at Battle Hol-
low, which was great disappointment to all
on account of rain but we all endured it un-
der buggy tops, wagons quilts, blankets ana
leaky tents -. Cora Foster will teach the Red
Mound school this fall -. Eddie Haverley
has returned home from Minnesota . Rev {.
James jeff son will deliver "a lecture on
The people of Utah and their Mormon be
lief or religion" Mr.. jefferson once lived
there for some time, so he win know what he
says Is true. 1t will he at Central Aug 18th,
Sunday evening. Admission, 10 cents, but no
one will be shut out who hasn't dime 1t is
for the benefit of the missionaries. g. Quar-
terly meeting will also be held next Sunday
at the usual time, 2:30p m. l.. Everson has
purchased Mrs. Shawfs place for 5000 -.
Christina Everson Is stay ing with Mrs. Hav-
erly, Jr 49,. Nancy jacobson has returned
home to see a sick brotheg... Mrs. Frank
Sargent is visiting friends and relatives az
Central and Red Mound Eddie Haverly 8
and Chris Grswolds smiling faces are again
seen among us Pleasant weather again
and the farmers have resumed stacking,
Grain turns out we'll. Soon we expect to see
slater Il Smiths machines threshing in our
vicinity, and you won't see them travelling
on Sunday. Corn and potatoes are splendid.
Bro. John Watson breaches here once in
two weeks, in the evening. PoRTO RICO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

I've found something the poor and
rich can have. Love can't take its place.
Brings peace and happiness complete.
Northing can take its place. 'Tis
Rocky Mountain Tea.--E. FL. Craig &
Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

First publication ugust 49, lS93.-3 EGJ
Notice of Application for Final settlement.
GyTATE OF WISgONSIN-VERN0N COUNTY
- Court, in probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Patterson,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of Chas. J.
Mcclellan, administrator OF the estate Of John
Patters n. deceased, representing among o ther
things that he has fully administered the said
estate, and praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing his account Of his ad
ministrstion. and that the residue Of the said
estate be assigned to such persons as are by law
emit tied to the same.
1t is ordered that said application be heard be-
fore me at my office in the city of Vroqua on
the Sd day Of September 1893 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
And it is further ordered that notice Of said
application and hearing be given to all persons
interested, by publication Of copy OF TINS order
fer three successive weeks in the Vernon county
CENSOR, newspaper printed In said county, be-
fore the day fixed for said hearing.
Dated this 4th day of August, 1898.
By the Court
d. o. MAHOERY, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

Spain is said to be awaiting the de-
cision of the courts in ceding territory
to the United States. That country
believes the cortes only can do so.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

Hon. w. M. Fogo, editor of the Rich
land Republican, was reuominated for
the assembly on Saturday last. Bro
Fogo is to be congratulated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Dress Goods.

Large line Suitings at, .I2Hc.
$50. Cashmers at. .2Sc.
Csc. All Wool Henriettas at soc.
ST. Novelty Dress Goods at 78c.
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Staples.

Sheeting-Fine, soft and good
quality, yard wi le--.-.4c.
Best Checked Ginghams for SC.
Coed Outing Flannels for SC.
Best 9 I2Hc.
goods at.----....Ioc,
Coats Thread at. .-.--..4c
Corpicelli Silk at. -.........4 c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

BLOoMINGDALE, Aug. 7--Alma Larson re
turned to her home in La Crosse, Friday,
after visiting here for a month 80. Miss Snga
Void is home from West Salem, where she
has been ali summer. John Hanson and
family visited near coon Valley last sunday.
=. Peter Hanson returned to Madison last
Monday, after weeks stay at home; lie
couldn't stay any longer when he found out
there was no Scotield men here -. On account
of recent rains Very little stacking has been
done. The Misses Dahl. OF Lincoln, Nebras-
ka. and Charlotte Theige, Of Springville, Wis
tied at Mortcrud's Thursday and Friday.
There was a dance at Mestby hall, Friday
night. The party who carried of bride
from MOrterud'S barn that night will not do
it again, as it costs too much Olga Stigen
Is home from Westby Norwegian school
commences the 18th, with NJ. Liabo as teach
err :. Sadie Dixon was at la Fargo portion
of last week. While there she engaged to
tea one of the departments in the school
at that place the coming year. Gus MoPte-
rud goes to Milwaukee next week as one OF
the delegates to the state convention. Miss
Matilda Morterud is spending the week with
friends near Springville ...- The Blooming
dale and La Fargo mines played a game or
ball here this afternoon, The home team
lost to the tune Orwell, we won't mention
the tally for you wouldn't think we played.
-. Ask james Maxwell how he comes down
Mrs. Anderson, of Westby visited DIT Morte-
ruds today. Sever Jefson and Ole john
son, with their families, also of Westby, Wis
tied ut Carl Jefson's today. Nj. A. G.
DELL August Phil Umback. of Rockton
Is moving In our burg and thus our town is
coming to the front. Willis Lombard, OF
Ontario, is visiting friends in this vicinity.
-. And still the war goes on, for Robt. Pierce
and Irwin Lindsey were trying their skill at
the business. Robert got pretty badly beaten
and Lindsey got not II scratch. Ezra Coll
ins was thrown from load of shingles and
hurt very bad, but with good care he will get
along all right. He is better at present..
While DR.. Edgar was going up Webster creek
one night some boy hal stretched rope
acl cas- the fua1 and ca dght him. One boy
was up in a tree asth : pail of thin mud and
let slip on the doctor, covering him from
lie I'd to foot. The doctor says he will blow a
state road through them the next time they
try such game . Donnie Miller has pur-
chased very fine organ... Sandy Robbins
had the misfGrtun 10 have very fine brood
SOW crippled. Sandy says he will shoot the
first wild or tame animal that sets its foot
on his land hereafter e. The smiling face of
Doc. Sn it'll W rs seen on our streets the OF Ter
day. looking after school business Iva
Paul will teach our school this fall. She as
taught here before. She is a very good teach
err Andy Robbins, who has been plastering
at Ontario, has returned home :. Simeon Col
Inns and Andy Robbins went 20 Ontario to
take large job of painting and plastering.
sAhFSoN.
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Shoe Department Childrens Straw


Ladies ST. 50 Slippers for $I.Io
e SIPS 10Y.
SI.Io -" S3c.
Chlldrens' Slippers worth $500
81, $G.Io, for. .6Sc.
Misses Slippers worth I.2o, I.25,
I.35, for 81