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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
INC Congregational CaIeudar.

The La Crosse district convention al
Elroy, Tuesday and Wednesday, will be
attended by Pastor Stemen, Roy Will
liams from the Sunday school. On
Wednesday evening Mr.. Stemen will
give his lecture on Henry Drummond
The mid-week meeting on Thursday
evening at o'clock. Topic, "Our Per
scnal Responsibility"
On Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on "Bloom Season" May morn
ing sermon. Ia the evening an inter.
esting serv .ce will be held SAN Hour
with Our Choir and Hymn-book "
On Sunday evening, May 28th, the
pastor by invitation of the graduating
class from the high school, will give the
baccalaureate sermon in the Oongrega
tioral church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
The First Marriage Lieense

The first application for marriage
license under the new law was made by
Anton Herdlicks, of Hillsboro, who
named as bis prospective wife Miss
Toney Chepek, of the same town. The
certificate was fled with the county
clerk, and was acknowledged by Justice
Roger Williams. Thus the fears OF
many unimformed, that trip TO the
county seat for the purt ose of securing
license was necessary, is best contro'
verified ir the first Vernon county case.
It was little troub,e and practically nc
expense except the license fee OF fifty
cents, which goes into the county treas
ury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
THE VIRoogA SHOE SToRR.
DIED.


william MacFarland was born In Scotland,
March LIST, 1851. died at his home near Valley,
Vernon county. Wis. April 14tn. lsSs, age0
4s years. / month. IA days. He with his
parents came to Ohio in 1882 and from there
to Wisconsin. in 1865: was married Jan. l4tn.
1877, to Miss Elizabeth Percilla Butcher; to
them were born three children. two OF wnom
serviye him: the mother went TO the splrlt
World in 1891 After few years ne was
married to Miss Ann Cliff, who has proved Dy
her care and devotion, both to husband an0
children, that she was worthy OF the name
mother, She with the two children, hopert
ana SydDy are now left to Morn the loss OF z
kind husband and father. be leaves TOUT
sisters besides his family. The bereave-
ones have the sympathy OF the entire cDM'
munity.
Mrs. Thucie Christensen. at the home OF nel
mother Mrs. Struthers, on April 10Th. At 7:5s
a. M Thucie Bentley was born IL Newton
Aug. a. 1871, where she lived with her mother
until 1895, when she was married 70 ulal
Christensen and has since resided In la
Crosse. During her early gtrlhood she wa.
converted and remained q true follower OF
| the Master until death. She always h4d
class in the Union Sunday school ana many
o. Ter former scholars fondly remember hel
| as one who Scattered Sunshine all along thu
Way Funeral services were held Thurs
day at p. M, conducted by Pastors foLtel
and chambers, after which she was inferred
| In the North Side cemetery. In spite q
| threatening showers, the funeral was largely
attended, and many and beautiful were tnt
| floral tributes to the loving memory OF th.
deceased She leaves a mother sisters.
husband and three infant children TO mourI
| her loss.
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The fifteenth OF March, the infant son q
Mr.. and Mrs. Is~ &c W. Gill. OF st. Louis rark
| Isaac w. Gill was the daughter OF b.
Boswell and formerly of Newton. rarenu
and friends mourn mis- loss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
WAS IT A CASE OF SUICIDE?
Corpse Found AT Dead Mans Slough Near
acknowledgements Inquest Held End
Remains Identified as those otSssIlaries
Sianke of La Goose.


The proper authorities OF this county
wera, last Wednesday, notified Of the
finding OF the remains Of an unknown
man at the head OF Dead Mans Slough.
close to the water line Of the Mississ ppi,
near Stoddard. Henry Spauldlng dis
covered the remains, in q position face
to the ground. Coroner Aiken Of Chase
burg, Immediately went 10 the place,
summoned Jury, consisting OF JAS and
Roy Adams Fred Billings. James Rob-
inson, Wesley Pnlver and John Hecht.
Who after viewing the remains and
listening to such evidence as was pre-
scented, rendered their findings that the
man came to his death in some manner
unknown to them. There were no
marks Of violence or foul play. It will
probably never be known what caused
death. In the pockets of the dead man
we're some checks and other things
which identified him as Chas. Stanke OF
La Crosse Relatives took the remains
to that city for interment.
The La Crosse papers recite that
character. Some weeks ago Charles
Stanke was visiting his bro her at
Winona and while there attempted to
commit suicide by throwing himself in
front of a moving train. He was not
injured. however, as the trainns saw
him ia time to save kislifs. He return
ed TO la Crosse and had been here up
to few days ago 1t is not known
where be went. He was about thirty
YeaTs of age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
THE NEW MARRIAGE Law


Il Went Into Effect May Shift il Has
the Effect OF Preventing Many and
Foolish Marriages IL VIII serve AN
Excellent Purpose.
Herewith We give concise poina in
the Tue marriage law passed by the
Legislature:
Not less than fire aiays previous to
persons being joioed 10 marriage a
license therefor shall be Orphaned from
the county clerk of the county 10 which
the female resides, or if not resident
OF the state, then from the county clerk
OF the county where the marriage is to
take place 10 this state. When applica.
ton is made in person, the applicant
shall sign and verify statement before
such clerk, that the parties applying for
the license are Of legal age, and that no
other legal impeachment to marriage
exists. Or such applicant may go be-
fore any officer authorized by law to
administer oaths, and make and verify
a like statement, in the presence OF two
subscribing witnesses. and npcu the re-
ceipt Of such statement and application
for license, and the required fee, the
clerk shall, if such statement is in
proper form. forward to such applicant
the required license.
If any person intending to marry
shall be under the age of 81 years il a
male, or under the age of Is, il female,
and shall net have had former wife or
husband, the consent In person or in
writing CT thu parent or guardian hav-
ing the cnstodg Of such minor, shall be
given 10 the county clerk before license
for marriage shall be granted, and y
such consent is IL writing it shall be
signed aud verified by the parent or
guardian in the presencs OF two sub
scribing witnesses.
The limit of time for which license
shall remain in force shall be one month
from date of issue, after which time ii
shall become void. The county clerk
shall receive as fee for each license
granted the sum of fifty cents, which
shall become part OF the funds of the
county.
Upon application Of either of the
parties to proposed marriage, any
county judge, court of record or presid
ing judge thereof, in his discretion by
order may authorize the marriage with
out such license or the delay of five
days after the issuing of such license.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Grand Army Encampment.

rhe gathering 4 the Grand Army
at Milwaukee on tie Is, IL and Is inst
promises TO Be one Of the largest ever
held in the state. Many noted speak.
era will BE- present and talk to the .-old
boys" A large number OF regimental
reanions will be held during the threa
days, 90 that opportunities will be offered
those who attend Of meeting those with
whom they served. A rate Of one fare
for the round trip has been secured
from the railroads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
An Old Land MAX Removed

One of the pioneer land marks of vi
roqua finally gives way to the age and
hand of progression 1.-The removal of the
old fremont hotel, from whose site 9
modern, magnificent structure will soon
spring up. The main portion OF the
old fremont was built in 1854 by Henry
Lincoln. Its first landlords we're s. q
Nichols and Henry Herriek. About ter
years later Isaac Pennell purchased the
same and made large additions. The
proper y has frequently changed hands
but during these long As years the placs
las ever been used for motel purposes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
No,ica 10 contrae,or..

The plans and specifications for the
new hotel are in the hands Of Torgsr
Fortnsy ct the fremont House and Of
Stoitzs & Schick, La Crosse, who are
now prepared to receive bids for the con.
strnction Of same. Bids must b in by
May 18th. The contrsct il to b. Is. to
the lowest responsible bidder. Ths
right to reject any and oil bids 10 re-
served. d. T. FoRrxKY, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
N%~-
Come NnwftI

Select such as you may need in your
orchards and gardens OF fruit trees and
shubbery, as well IS evergreen trees, on
dwelling lots. Call on me aud will be
found at my dwelling or at my orchard
grounds few rods east of the school
buildings, where ave a variety Of such
fruits as you may need at prices to suit
the times. 81. TRowBRIDaE.
Viroqua, May s, 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Up-to-Date Millinery.

Miss S B. Thompson wishes to in
form The ladies of Westby and vicinity
that she will offer for sale, on or about
the first OF May, for short time only
an elegant assortment of ladies' and
children's trimmed hats at popular prices
in the store of Fredrickson 4 Stevling-
son. Ladies' who are in want of stylish
millinery are invited to call and inspect
the styles of Eats which vii be replen-
ished daily from the wholesale houses in
Chicago, where they are manufactured
by competent trimmers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Goes 70 waupun for One Year

George Neff, who was arrested by
Sheriff E-icson at some point in north
ern county on charge of abducting the
wife of j. w, Mahoney from her home
at Trippville, pleaded guilty to the
charge before Judge Mahoney and was
sentenced to states prison for ! year.
Neff is about % years Of age anti form
erly lived in the town OF Hillsboro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
A meetiug of Assessors

In compliance with an ordinance Of
the lest county board, 26 of the %
assessors of the county assembled at the
court house on April 9th to compare
notes for this years work. Little OF
Importance was accomplished beyond an
exchange ofideas and to formulate q plan
to bring upon the assessment rolls much
personal property that has escaped
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
-on Sunday last ! critical operat

On Sunday last . critical operation
was performed on Miss Cora Latamore
OF Genoa the removal of very large
pyosalpinx. or puss tumor, by Drs Sui
tie & Trowbridge, Minshall. Brown OF
Soldiers Grove, and Rscsaall OF Sugar
Grove. tbs yoEsg lsdy il at the home
OF A. T.. Russell and Is considered ss
doing we'll. Her fgthsr and brother
and 8 trained nurse are caring Tor her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Lee Boys in Hands Of OFFICERS.

Excitement has been kept at white
heat over the Oukrust robbery. which
occurred at Newton, April %. The agi-
tation culminatedi in ths arrest ct Charles
and Will Lee, who are now incarcerated
in the count Jail awaiting preliminary
examination, which viii occur on Thurs
day and Friday next.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Mics Dnra Fratar who has bes

Mics Dora Frater, who has been
teaching u Nebraska for several rnonths,
has returned.
Mr.. John adkins, who removed
from Franklin some years ago when but
boy, is paying visit TO his old home
ALI citizens are requested to assem-
bic at the camp grounds on Saturday
and assist In cleaning the same for De-
corAtion day r'azposss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
MARRIED..


~At Finley M. r. church, April 30. Mr.. T.. M.
Jo8Ns0S ard Miss S. J. DEAvER. OF the town
az Webster, Rev. ]. Ford officiating.
The esteem in which the young couple are
held was manifest by the large attendance ~
church on such rainy Sabbath. After the
cere,aony the bridal party and their numeT-
Gus relatives repaired to the home ofibe
brides parents to partake of grand wedding
a;uner. where the happy couple were the re-
cinlss...s OF saluable wedding presents from;
thoss who wish them happy welded life.
J. ".
AT the residence OF Rev. Garner. Mr. oHS
A srEISngTz OF the town of Union and Miss
sT7sTg &. DAvEEPORT. OF Stark, were united
in marriage by Rev, u. o. Deitzman, April 2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10

Nils Nelson Of Wickwars, Wis, Or
lived f0f months visit and to BE- pres
sEf 1t the Bringe-Anderson wedding on
Vest Prairie to day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Westby's Proud Young People.

Westby citizens have cause for con-
graduation over the graduation of eleven
young people from their schools, last
Friday night. Temperance hall was
filed to OVERLOOKING and large number
were unable to gain admission. The hall
was we'll decorated and the class motto,
"We'll Find Way or Make One" was
set on fine background and bordered
with sprigs of evergreen, and the plat
form nicely arranged with flowers and
potted plants. Following program was
presented. Names Of graduates are in
dictated Sy =
Invocation.
Bass Solo, ...-. Mrs. Clara Spellum
Life of on American Man OF War. - oe.70
....-......-........-..., willie Bergum
Manners Nam .4linora Von R v1fls
Our Heroes Shall Live, Grafton
..................... 1855. Paul Jackson
George Dewey. *Evangeline Nestingen
Robin is Coming Again.. Duet
Slavery in United States *Hialmar Moen
The Execution of Montrose, Recitation.
Stella Bratlle
The 55th Congress- waiter Westby
Longfellow as a Poet........*E lnora Dahl
Mark the Merry Elves. Trio
Home .......... ................ sSena-Villand
A Vision. ....... *Selina Dahl
Where the Wild Time Blows Duet
Presentation of Diplomas. =. Mrs. A. I'll, Dahl
Silent Midnigh Ladies Quartette
AT the close OF exercises the class and
others who took part in the program
were entertained at the residence of Hon
A. Ell. Dahl, where refreshments were
served. Professor Johnson, Westby
shoots and citizens generally are en-
titled to praise for their excellent schools.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
FIRST STEP FOR c0UNTYFAIR

Officers Meet. Fix Date, Appoint Com
mittces, anu Make Other Preiiminaries-
Dates September i9th 10 22d-Judgcs
aud commtttees Appointed-$l.5 500
Appropriated for Racing Department.
The annual meeting Of the county
fair officers to arrange for the forthcom-
ing exhibition was held at the office Of
President aahoney, on Saturday last,
with all present. It was decided to
hsve the fair fail on September 18th 10
ed. There were but few changes made
in the premium list from last year. Two
additional breeds were added ia tie
sheep class and d few to the frnit Class.
Observation-Disclosures and judges appoint.
ed are as follows:
Glasses and 2. Horses-E Elijah Tilton, SUI
perintendent; expert judges.
Glass 3, Cattle-J. Ii. McLees. superinten-
dent; expert judges.
Glass 4 Sheep Il Mckee. superintendent;
expert Judges.
Glass 5, swine--J. L. Mckee, saperinten-
dent; expert judges.
Glass 0, Poultry-C. HI. Minshali superin-
tendent: expert judges.
ClasS7, Farm and Garden Pr0ducts-Chris.
Eiiefsca, superintendent; Dan Wise, Ole
Syigum. G. w. Allen. judges
Glass s, Fruit "A I Jordan, snperinten.
dent; G. v. Porter, Andrew Hanson, III. Nj. N
Ragner, judges.
Glass 8, Butter. Honey. ETA Il. Jordan
superintendent; g I'll. Clarke, Mrs. A r. May
H. ID. Williams, judges.
Glass 10, Farm Machinery--C. H. Minshall,
superintendent; u. W. Swain, e. r. Bean
Glass Il, Pastry. Canned Fruits Etc. Mrs.
i. Cnrmichaei, superintendent. @, w
Graves, Mrs G. Munson. Mrs E. I. Nix on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10

Henry Silbaugh was chosen superin-
tendent of gates and JAS. M. Smith
superintendent of races.
1t was determined to engage good
class Of attractions. Onaday will doubt
less be given over largely to schools. old
soldiers and a reunion of Company M.
There can be no question but the
money held up for racing will attract
attention far and near.
Every business man, farmer and citi-
zen generally should put his shoulder
to the wheel and assist the officers to
make the fair of 1899 signal success
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10

Officers Meet. Fix Date, Appoint Com
mittees, and Make Other preiiminaries-
Dates september I9th 10 22d-Judges
aud commtttees Appointed-Sl, 500
Appropriated for Racing department..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-25
LONGS ORDERS TO scHLEy.

II ie charged by the friends OF AuHirai
scnlev that Secretary Longs orders 70
min, NOT 10 visit any South African port
without special instructions. and when
connne his station TO South American
waters. are designed to keep the Admiral
as much in obscurity as possible curing
the coming session Of Congress IT IS not
10 be questioned that should the gallant
AIarvlandcr visit any port in South Africa
I'm which there happened TO be British
warships. he would be received with ire
mendous oclat: and. as this would be
very distastoful 10 the Sampson clique.
il looks as IL there was good deal IN
Tho charges Of Schlcy's friends touching
Longs unusual proceeding in giving the
hero Of Santiago a hard and fast sche-
dule
Schlcy's predecessor in command OF The
south Atlantic station reached Rio via
the Mediterranean. the Red Sea, Della
goa bay. and Cape Town, but Schley IS
directed to proceed 10 the Brazilian capi-
tai i'm as straight a line as possible. HIS
coalirg points are marked ont for nm
in advance. and each move he proposes
TO make must be indicated beforehand
SO that the department ran stop II II
necessary. The Baltimore Sun thinks this
looks Ike petty persecution of Schloy for
having won the battle Of Santiago ana
taken the laurels intended for the depart
mcnt's favorite. and we agree with our
Yet tho prosecutors might
DO well 10 remember that their course
may result I'm reopcning the Schley-Samp-
son controversy in Congress. and TO their
sorrow. If it shall develop that the pur-
pose Of Longs orders is what IT is open
to the suspicion of being. those orders
may prove a boomerang for the whole
Sampson ring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-25
WILL HAVE A DIG SMOKER.
Old Dominion Club VIII Enter'""
Dec. 1ffI-Jencrson Bnnauef.

Dec. 11fh-JfncrsOn b"H""'
At the regular semi weekly meeting Oh
the ola Dominion Democratic club iast
night, arrangements were made Tor Dig
smoker at the club-rooms on the night OF
December 18th.
IL IS proposed to have present IN aoul-
ton to the local politicians or piomi
nence. a number OF the most distinguish
ed members Of the General Assembly
and probably the Virginia senators ana
several Of the congressman. OF course
there will be a number OF speeches.
Tho club also discussed at considerable
length the plans for the celebration or
Jenerson's birthday with grand BAN
quet at the Jefferson on the night OF
April 18th. In the course OF the discus
sion It was stated that invitations 10 the
banquet had been sent TO number ci
Democrats OF national prominence, IN
Guiding Hon. Richard Croker, the TAM
many Hall King Mr.. Croker wrote IL
would be utterly beyond his power to at
tend.
II is not certain whether the big meet
ing will be held on Jefersons birthday
or on the lst of May which is the thirty.
first anniversary OF the establishment %
the organization. IT is very proDaDie the
bonouot will be held on the latter date
Tho nee ling Of the club Inst nlsht W.
LARGELY attended. The names OF seNer@l
now members were enrolled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-25

II. VI. Wood Charged With Embez-
zIcmcnt-Casc Continued.

The case Of greatest interest in the Po-
lice Court yesterday was not heard fully.
Harvard VI. Wood a gsn9eel-lookins
young man. was charged with embezzling
s195. &c. the money Of the Richmond brsnch
OF the Swift Company, dressed beer anu
provision dealers. at No. 1907 east Broad
street The warrant upon when AT
Wood was arrested was sworn out by Mr
II. G.. Southern. manager for swift COM
pany. Thursday evening.
TWO representatives Of the swift COM
panv were I'm court yesterday ana re-
oueetcd q continuance Of the hearing.
AIR Wood was again bailed with Mr. &.
y SiogeI as surety Mr. Wood was book
Kcepcr Of the Richmond Office, ana the
warrant was sworn ont on The assump-
ton that he had taken I'm money which
he had not put IN the Golfers OF the con-
Germ. II is thought the matter will be set
tied out OF court.
Matte Mosby. n colored girl, received
sixty days i'm joil. She was convicted on
the charge of stealing diamond ring
and 3d.
Ed Hamilton. n negro, confessed that
he stoles $3.50 worth Of clothes from Albert
Hilton. a long time ago. The case was
shelved for some time, but when liamil-
ton was seen Thursday he was arrested.
He has been away i'm the army service.
Justice John sent him down for thirty
days.
The remaining cases were not impor-
tant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-25
FITz. LEES POSITION.

The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald learns that it is the
purpose of the President to appoint Joe
Wheeler. Fitzhueh Lee. and James VIII
son. now brieadiers i'm the provisional or
volunteer army. 10 the same rank i'm the
regular army, in order 10 reward them for
their services ana allow tnem TO retire on
fun pay. The correspondent adds that
"the popularity of these officers, it is be-
ieved. will ensure TIE confirmation Of
their nominations by the Senate. They
Will then enjoy liberal pensions for the
rest of their lives" II is further stated by
him that the appointments will not be
made until some time in January, when
there will be two vacant brigadiers hips.
We have not kept track OF General Will
sons movements but certainly Lee and
Wheeler deserve the honors mentioned.
Wheeler had the good fortune to be sent
to Santiago. and won new glory for him
self there. Lee had no such opportunity
TO distinguish himself But it can never
Doe forgotten how discreetly and courage
ousIy me conducted himself I'm his i'm
mensoly responsible post at Habana. A
great trust was placed in his hands, and
the situation called for GOODNESS and nerve,
both Of which DE displayed admirably. lie
had but To- telegraph the commander Of
our fleet mt Key West. and every ship
would have sailed TO Habana, for such
were the orders that had been given. Yes;
"a great trust was reposed i'm General Lee.
and he discharged it with satisfaction TO
me American public. Therefore, the Pres
ident cannot go wrong or violate public
sentiment i'm giving him the appointment
DO. question
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