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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Close OF a Useful Woman's Life.

A telephone message announces the
death of Mrs. Jennie Bennett, beloved
wife of Hon. Vau. s. Bennett, at their
home in Rockton. on Monday evening,
after a lingering and painful illness OF
ten months. Ia the passing of Mrs.
Bennett, one of the thoroughly intelli-
gent mothers and schooled- to -business
women of the county is no more For
a quarter of a century she has shared
with her honored husband the respon-
sibility of a large and exaUting bust
ness, and, like her domestic duties, they
we're inteliigently performed Mrs. Ben
nett was a cultured woman, and a reader
of the bast works of Silence and litera-
ture. Her b%enevolence was as bounte
Gus as the needs of humanity. Blessed
is the woman who leaves the record OF
an unsel6sh life. The devoted care of
a wife, the tender love and watchfulness
of q mother, the kind neighborly interest,
the se!f-forgetting cheerfulness that ever
sought to brighten gloom, the patience
with which her own sickness and trials
we're borne, are all sweet memories OF
her whose whole life was one of low
Jog service.
Mrs. Jennie Loveless Bennett was
born in New York, in 1887. She was
MARI I'd to Van S Bennett, at Viola, in
1858 Besides the grief stricken hus
band, n daughter, Miss Ona, com
pr;ses the immediate family. The flu
neral will be held at Rockton today
Wednesday, ], services cond acted by
Rev. William Haughton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Took His Own Life.

Mr.. Fred Runge, a German farmer
OF the northwestern part of the town OF
jefferson, committed suicide on Tuesday
last by cutting his throat with q razor
On that morning he went to one OF the
out buildings on the premises and not
returning for some time search was
instituted and the man found s~weltering
in his own blood. His throat was
horribly cut and haggled and he was
unconscious. Runge lived for several
hours. No cause is known for the got.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Four Made Happy in Marriage.

On Wednesday the 18th inst at home
of the bride, in the town of Freemsn,
by Rev. VIM. Haughton, Mr.. Citation
Bishop to Miss Msble Stevens, both of
Crawford county.
On the same day, at home of bride in
town of Freeman, and by same minister,
Mr.. Charles L. Woodbury., * postmas-
ter of De Soto, to Miss Annie HQwath of
Crawford County.
The families are both well known and
highly esteemed, and have the best
wishes of many friends. Bountiful
tables were spread with refreshments for
10Th nuptial @feasts, and a large number
of relatives and friends witnessed the
respective ceremonies. God be with the
happy couples in LIES voyage. W. H.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
III N6out Aur HelyAbo,s and friends.
MOSTLY FOR THE SMOKE WEED.

What Money is spent for Before and
After Election-A Peep into the Expense
Account of Vernon County Candidates.
The new law which imposes a pen
atty for failure Ct candidates to make
an itemized account of their election ex-
/ pepses brings to light some peculiar
Jhinss. A glance through the affidavits,
as filed with the register of deeds, rs.
veals the fact that not more than half
the towns have reported on the spring
election in this respect.
The report from jeff arson reminds us
of an expedition of fitted ont gold seek
ers some years ago, where a barrel of
whisky aud a dozen loaves of bread
made up the provision list. One wag
inquired what in d they wanted of
so much bread? Jefferson officers report
$1.35 spent for election tickets and
SIT 35 for cigars and peanuts.
In this city the candidate expense
was light, ST 35, of which SIS was ex-
pended for printing, apples, etc. and
$12 rs for cigars. A majority of the
candidates were elected without a cent
Of expense.
In Forest, B. f. Sherman and Edgar
Eco were rival q 1didates for chairman.
The latter used no ''boodle" to influence
voters and was defeated. His opponent,
Mr.. Sherman, treated the caucns crowd"
ut an expense of IS Cents. In his aft
davit Mr.. Sherman says his outlay is "as
full and explicit" as he is able to make
it. Ia the same town Ed. Molash, con-
stable, paid % cents; Chas. j. Eastman,
Justice, 81 10; Frank Taylor, supervisor.
20 cents; A. U. Curry, treasurer, 81
These OUTLAWS we're all to ''treat caucus
crowd" Who paid for printing the
tickets? Ed. CENSOR
In Greenwood, Chairman Shreve and
the clerk each report an expense of IS
cents for tickets. No other reports.
From Hillsboro village the largest
bundle of statements came. OF these
fifteen reports but one candidate ac-
knowledges having spent a cent, and
that a constable, 25 cents for tickets
Now boys, that's too hin. there can
no longer be any fun living in the
m stropolis of the east. Chairman Board
and several other candidates of Hillsboro
town "whacked up" on ticket printing
to the tune of rs to so cents each.
Town Of Coon candidates, twenty,
more or less, report having blown
themselves to the tune of 81 10. Aston
ishing ss it may seem, more was spent
for printing than cigars.
Clinton officers made merry at their
election and s%quandered $1.40, and vi
roqua town So.
Cigars and candy appear to oe cleo
lion belt in Kickapoo -$S 25 was spent
for those p%ersuaders, while 81 25 went
for tickets.
Webster put IS cents into ticket K
pense and 81 SO for cigars and candy.
Franklin Candidates put 1887 into
printing, and marry a re d cent for cigars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Big woodman Excursion and Picnic

The annual picnic of the Modern
Woodmau Association Of Western Wis
consin will be held at Onalaska on Sstur-
day, June IL, which promises to eclipse
all previous meetings. A special ex-
cursion train will leave Yiroqua at Z
o'clock in the morning, returning in the
early evening. The tickets are placed
at one fare for the round trip, or S1.75.
1t is desired that all camps in this
section join in the excursion and give
our northern neighbors u to believe
the forests of old Vernon are filed with
"men of the woods" Will not the sur
rounding camps take early action and
report the number that may be expected
to join in the excursion, to the secretary
of Viroqua camp:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Warehouse Closed at the Grove.

Tobacco sorting and packing was fu-
ished up last Monday. A full crew has
been employed since February and
1900 cases have been sorted AMI packed,
which is nearly D half MILL q pounds
rajsed from somewhere art und 400
acres. Wher ready to ship it will fill
about 80 cars. Mr.. Bekkedal h s packed
in all here aud at Westby, $500 cases,
which will weigh 100000 pounds.
The tobacco has brought lots of money
into this neighborhood and there are
prospects of mofe being raised the com
ing season.-Advance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
The Best Is Cheapest.

In nearly everything in life the
best is cheapest. We know of nothing
that is more faithful to this truth than
the purchase and use of paints. Poor
paints are dear at any price. Use none
but the best. These you will find al
e. FL. Craig Z Co.'S drug store. Every.
thing warranted as represented. White
lead and oils c. mixed paints, Is you
prefer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
A Wise precautiou

At It's meeting, Monday night, the
city council passed an ordinance which
will meet the approval of everybody.
One of the provisions is with reference
to checking the bad practice of throwing
loose papers on the street. The ordi-
nance provides that no person shall
place or deposit any waste paper,
paper box or package, straw, brush,
limbs from trees or any garbage of any
kind upon the streets or ALLEYS of the
city, under a penalty of two dollars for
each and every o~ffense, to be recovered
in a prosecution brought before the
police justice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
war Atlas.

With sixteen pages OF colored maps in
one book, containing new and correct
maps of Cuba, the Philippine Islands,
the West Indies; North A@A-ica, Eur
ope, etc. each map 21x14 isches, has
Just been issued and can be obtained
from the agent of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee Il st. Paul railway at the depot for
IS cents each. These rLaps are published
by Rand, MoNally Il Co, n of the
most reliable map publishing houses in
this country and a be relied upon.
An atlas such as this is indispensable il
one desires to keep track of current
events.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25


The people of Beaver Valley church have
been called to mourn the loss of one ut their
oldest I'D best members, MABY E. UHENo-
wErH, Who was born in New Lexington, OHIO,
in 1886; married to james H.. Shreve, May 4.
1854. and moved to Debello in 1856; became
one of the charter members of Beaver Valley
Christian church about 1853; died April 2,
1895. Her husband, Rev. james Il. Shrsve
had preceded her by several years. Sister
Shreve was a faithful and loving wife, a kind
and affeetionate mother, and one of the best
of ~neighbors. Her funeral sermon was
preached by Elder Martin Rodgers, to a large
a audience OF relatives and friends.
GEO. w. JONES. Pastor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Important Business Change.

On Saturday last a business ohsngf
was effected whereby the one-half Ia
terest of E. w. Hagen in the Viroqus
electric light plant passed into posses
sion Of J. Grant Strawn. Mr.. w. E.
Lindemann retains his interest. Mr.
strawn will devote his time to manage
Gent of the company's affairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Rooms Tn Rent in La Fargo

A store room "a K 40 feet, one IL K "a,
one 10 x "a. All in good condition.
Rent reasonable. Call on or address A.
A. CALHooN, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
In Memory OF the Brave and Loyal.

In Memory OF the Brave and Loyal.
Ia conformity with general custom
Memorial day will be observed by our
citizens in an appropriate way, under the
auspices Of Alexander Lowrie post and
Women's Relief Corps, " 'nday, May 80
The memorial sermon will be delivered
Sunday morning by Rev. A. J. Co:am,
at the M. E. church, where union service
will be held. Arrangements have been
perfected for properly carrying out the
program prepared for the occasion, and
it is hoped many will participate and
render a proper tribrts to those whose
lives were devoted to tina preservation of
our union. The procession will form On
Maio street, with rights on Decker, at
1:30, Monday afternoon, in the follow
ing order:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Potatoes Wanted.

Will buy potatoes delivered at Viro-
qua not later than Thursday May 26.
Will pay the highest market price.
DAVIS & WISE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25
Close of the City Schools.

The animal commencement Exercises
of the Viroqua high school will occur 10
the tabernacle, on Friday evening:
Following is the programs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-05-25

DIED

At the residence of and by n. NJ. Baldwin
Esq, in Ontario, April 18th, Mr.. n HAS
KEEL to Miss SILVA L~ATTAMoRE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10

Island in 1885 and since that time has
been steadily shipping guano 10 san
Francisco and Honolulu,rcceiNing from
SO to SEQ "a ton for II. In August of
1896 several shiploads were sent from
the island, the revenue from the sale
of which the Mexican government de
mands
The San Francisco Chronicle of today
CThursday) says that for some weeks
it has been known to members OF the
family of ex-Mayor Adoiph Sutro. the
multi Millionaire who was recently de-
clared incompetent. and to Il few pro-
fessional gentlemen connected with the
conduct of the estate. that a woman
calling herself Mrs. Charlse Klugo has
been declaring that she is Sutro's con-
tract Wife and claiming to possess the
strongest Of evidence to back up her
claim. Recently she visited one of
the eN-mayors attorneys and told him
the story OF her alleged relations with
f;utro. which. she said, had existed for
some years she announced her in
/ tention of standing UP for her inter-
ests If any move was made by the
{ family to keep her out Of what was
| due her, but said that she did not
Z want to hnrass Mr.. Sutro or to
make trouble for the heirs II II could
be avoided. She also confided In Jo-
/ seph II. Moore, an attorney. who was
| formerly connected with the Sutro es-
/ tate. and in q. Spencer, n well known
| money lender who Is now suing the
/ Barron estate in San Jose for over $780,
/ 600 Mrs. Sluge Is n handsome wo-
man of 80. who lives in elegant style.
| She has two children. When inter-
viewed she stated she was Sutro's niece
but would not admit that she also
| claimed to be his contract wife.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10

For sale by z. c. NJ. l., CLARK El.
drodge a. Co., Western Hardware Co..
Salt Lake Hardware Co.. and GeA \
Lowe, Salt Lake City. Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10
1910 M l,,1Siys IL 1QHX
MTI NEW AND NVI
wv EXQUISITE NV
ULTRA FASHIONABLE WASH FABRICS

Moussellne de Sole. the great imported
noyelty-a silk material OF the finest
texture-the finest production OF
French workmanship--a fabric or
exclusive elegance, novel and dis
tingue effect in textile art.
French Printed and Embroidered
Madapolein-n exclusive high art
plaids, especially desirable for shirt
waists.
Koeehlin's Finest French Organdies-
In a big bouquet of rich, beautiful
floral effects-cute little designs
large snowy patterns-exquisitel
tinted and plain grounds.
Beautiful Irish Dimities-a beautiful
line Of this seasons choicest Offer
ings. exqusitely tinted new designs
and delicate colored novelties tour
own importatlon) are shown In rich
est profuslon.
Blk Figured Djalmattas-An extern
sye collection Of quaint productions
IN checks and plaids. with irridescent
sl!k spots and figures that are gems
OF industrial art.
Tissue Brode, Plumatis Soir and
Grenadlne Brode-three grand lines
-irresisibly elegant, temptingly
handsome, costly to produce, but
cheap at the price we marked them.
scotch Cheviots and Zephyr Cling
mans In plain and fancy colored eff
iects-fresh imported beauties, just
h-new ideas. new styles and new
color combinations. perfectly love-
y. mat re all The rage" for shirt
waists and children's dresses.
Usandie Sublime. representing in
large variety the highest perfec-
yen OF printers art in the counter
seiuhg OF natures loveliness In
MOWERS and leaves and vines, with
all their brilliant hues and delicate
unts, presenting rare collection
o. choice effects, all original and
eooice In their conception.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10
Sp[IDQ Blossoms IN Millinery Dept.

Fashions decree is for as many flow
ers as can safely be piled on ones hat,
and such flowersl Dame Nature VIII
surely be envious, for they rival her
productions in all but perfume: We
have Just opened an advance line or
imported flowers, roses, bnttercups'
cowslips. lilacs, violets, California pop
pies, lilies of the valley, chrysanthe-
NUNS, also fancy chiffon. straw braids.
fancy straw hats, black, colored tips
trimmed turbans. fancy gauze ribbons,
also taffetas, moires.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10

u blessing oi ms Nie.
DR.. Miles RcmeGits
re cold by all drug
s.s;s arde4 . positiyp
guarantee, FIRST Boise
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
cases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10
New SILK W0IsIS 0nd SeDQ[QIe skirts.

Anticipating the seasons vogue in
Skirts and Waists we have fore,
stalled the assured great demand and
have arranged thai our rra dssort goods
shall be maintained on the highest
degree Of excellence. on which, ms
usual we shall quote the lowest
prices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-10
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS.

All are invited to inspect this superb
assortment, as it embraces great
variety of new weaves and colors. In
connection we offer this week the
choice of the following great bargains.
500 yds black brocaded silk, new de-
signs juts received. worth $1.25, for on
ly-
75c PER YARD.
$50 yds black Peau de Sole silk,
Swiss make. soft and very durable, for
only
85c PER YARD.
Is pieces 36-in. English black Brocad-
ed Dress Goods. fine blacks. small de-
signs, worth Csc. for
45c PER YARD.
So colors 2o-inch Changeable Taffeta
Silks the kind that "rustles," worth VI,
for only,
S5c PER YARD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
STORIES ARE DENIED
Secretary Long Pronounces False
Many Sensational Reports.
DECLARES PUBLIC is GIVEN ALL NEWS
One Hundred and Thirty Bodies So
Far covered-Spnniards Seek to
~ Inspect tile WrccIS-The Nizcaya
Anchors or New York.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Thc feature of
the day at the navy department Was
the large number of runors of war
like tendency that came to the atten-
ton of the officials as requiring atten-
ton, and, in every case, contradiction,
So formidable had grown the list that
at the close of office hours Secretary
Long was induced to make the follow
ing statement as the easiest manner OF
disposing at one time of all these
stories:
Really no information has been re-
ceived since Capt. Sigsbee's first dispatch
adding anything to our knowledge of the
disaster All we know is that the Maine
blew up. There is abundant room for spec
ulation of all sorts. but no conclusion can
be arrived at until am examination has been
made by the divers and more facts OBJ
tanned. 1t is simple fact to say that such
a thing might happen by design or 1t might
happen by accident. AS yet there is no in
dication of design. Therefore my impress
sion has been all along, and rather think
the general opinion preponderates in the
same direction, that it must have been &C.
cidental.
cat the cabinet meeting the matter was
not discussed, except as any body of men
talk about an event of that kind, and most
of that talk related to the terrible loss of
life and to expressions of sympathy for
the sufferers
1T certainly was a very kind thought in
the president to send flowers to the families
of Capt. sigsbee, of the executive off,
Ger, Wainwright, and of the lost seamen
whose residences are in Washington.
You may say absolutely that there has
been no secret cabinet meeting: that moth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
A Few Facts.

In eleven counties in Iowa women
are creditably filling the office of
County Superintendent of Schools.
In still larger number of counties,
women are serving as members and
secretaries of school boards. Notably
at Hampton where there is an enroll
ment in the Public Schools of about
700 pupils, with II teachers employ
ed, woman serves as secretary of
the school board. Why should not
women of Howard county, be like
wise represented? Do our brothers
think the women of Howard less
efficient than they of sister counties?
Or is 1t because through lack of
interest on the part of women them
selves, they have never seriously
considered the matter? We are in
clined to think The latter the true
state of affairs. And now that we
mothers are giving expression to our
interest by asking such representa-
ton, we feel confident that our re-
quest will be granted, for have we
not been told times innumerable thar
when the women of Iowa demand
suffrage they will get it?" Ah--why
yes-I believe so. And where does a
mother SO much desire the right of
suffrage as where her children are
concerned2
Bv all means then give her voice
in the management of the schools,
which to her means the children.
Men of Iowa boast of privileges
which she as a state grants her wo.
men. Then let the women of Howard
county share some of the least of
these privileges which Iowa law
grant them. ANOTHER MOTHER
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22

that the American press divers should
not be allowed to go inside The wreck,
though any diver appointed by Capt.
Sigsbee is to have full liberty of move
ment. The government has wired to
Washington requesting permission for
Spanish official divers to examine the
wreck outside and inside.
The Court of Inquiry.
Key West, Feb. 1o.-Rear Admiral
Sicard is preparing precept, or adj
vance order, for assembling the court
of inquiry here into the loss OF the
Maine. The war ships Iowa, Indiana
and Massachusetts are expected this
morning. Their officers and those of
the cruiser New York will probably
compose a majority of the court. The
court may proceed later to Havana. A
room in the federal conrt here will
most likely be secured for the sittings.
AS regards the story that one OF the
crew of the Maine saw small object
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
sHERIFFs SALE.

STATE OF IOWA.
HOWARD COUNTY.
In the District Court OF Howard County, State
of Iowa.
BY virtue of general execution issued from
the office of the Clerk of the District Court OF
Howard County, State of Iowa, In favor of
~. Harlan, and against Mike Donahue and
Mary Andrews, dated January 10, 1895. and,to me
directed, commanding me that of the goods,
chattes, stock or interest in any company,
debts due, property in the hands Of third per-
sons, lands and tenements (Which are not ex-
empt by law from eXecutionJ OF the said Mike
Donahue and Mary Andrews make or cause
to be made the sum of Fifty-fiive dollars and
fifty cents, costs of suit, and Twenty-Five Dol
have levied upoa the following. described real
estate, lying and being situated In the county
of Howard and state of Iowa. namely:
The front room OF the firat story OF the build
ing on lot two ri in block twenty l20) in the
town OF Elma, Howard county, Iowa.
And hereby give public notice that I shall
offer for sale at public cutlery. at the Court
House door in Cresco, County OF Howard and
State of Iowa, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 9Th, 1893,
between the hours of O'Clock a. m. and4 O'Clock
OF o'clock p. m. of said day; and will sell to
the highest and best bidder therefor In cash the
above described property, or sufficient thereof
to satisfy the above debt with interest and costs
Dated this 20, day of Jan. 1893
47wa Sheriff Of Howard County
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
PASSED ny THE HOUSE.
Secretary Longs Request for runa.
to mise the Maine Granted

Secretary Longs Request for Funds
to Raise the Maine Granted.
Washington, Feb. 1s.-The house debated
the bankruptcy bill until noon and thon
Immediately after the reading of the Jour
nal Mr. Boutelle (rep.. Me.), chairman Of
the naval committee, asked Unanimous
consent for the consideration of the reso-
luton reported by the navy department ana
passed by the senate.
The mere mention Of the Maine disa ster
on the floor brought members in crowds
rom the cloakrooms and Hobbies and they
thronged down the aisles to listen The
spectators In the galleries leaned over with
GREATNESS interest as Secretary Long 8 let
ter was read.
1t Is unnecessary to say" said Mr.. Bou-
teue, at the conclusion of the letter from
Secretary Long, that the work OF salvage
should begin at once and that arrange
ments with the wrecking companies which
have necessary outfits should not be de-
layed. deem 1t proper to call attention to
the fact that Secretary Long, recognizing
that congress Is in session, has come here
for authority to do this work instead Of
straining any authority he might possess
Independently"
Mr.. Bailey called attention to the ia
that the resolution only spoke Of recoy-
ering the bodies, not of their return to this
country, but he added that there need be
no sticking on this point
Mr.. Boutelle replied that the secretary
had referred in his letter to his duty In that