Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-01-25

A new lot of the latest neckties at
Michaelsohn's.
See those beautiful Astrachan over
coats at Michaelsohh's.
Mrs. T. j. Shear, of Hillsboro, is
seriously ill with pneumonia.
i Asa Groves, of Madison, visited a
co1ple of days in the city, last week.
John Hammond was initiated into
the Woodman organization, Friday even
ing.
ID. FL. Pulver has sold his residence
property on Decker street to E. V.
Wolfe.
"A new lot OF wooden underwear. the
best values and finest quality, at Mich
aelsohn's.
For Sale-One choice fresh mich COW
and one Herford bull calf. Inquire Of
John Devlin.
The Order of the Eastern Star will
meet Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
Masonic hall.
English services will be held in the
Lutheran Synod church next Sunday
evening, January 30.
S. J. Bosworth, of Winona, Mime.
sofa, an old veteran of the civil war, is
the guest of W. l.. Tate.
A. W. Green and Marvin Henry,
who have been confined to their homes
by la grippe, are recovering.
La grippe is on the increase in
our city and number of the younger
people are afflicted with colds.
District Attorney Bennett was abb
sent in the eastern part of the county
Friday and Saturday, on legal business
Miss Kiah Otteson, of Rogers &
Williams store, returned, last week,
from a visit with her parents near Bris-
tow.
--LloYd Hall and Caroline Gillette,
both of Viroqua, were married last Sun
day evening, by Justice of the Peace
Carmichael.
Otto Otteson has sold his residence
in the Second ward to j. N. Deavor, OF
Webster. Mr. Deavor will rsmove to
Viroqua in the near future.
Colonel Dunlop, of Viola, made the
CENSOR pleasant call, Monday. He
reports that Geo. w. Wise has been i'll,
all winter with Bright's disease.
-"If'' woman gets so ''homely" she
isn't worth looking at, she'd better take
Rocky Mountain Tea. Brings back the
bloom of youth. 35 cents.--Craig & Co.
Il R. Gaines has purchased the old
Everitt building of Bert Dustin, and is
moving it upon his lot east of Albert
Johnson's residence in the Second ward.
-Baraboo expects to erect $25, 900
high school building next summer.
Plans and specifications have already
been submitted to the Baraboo council.
Lost, last Saturday afternoon, q
gold brooch with diamond setting,
probably in opera hall or on the street
Finder will be rewarded by leaving at
this Office.
| Edward Kernagie, nephew of j. M.
Bennett, Jr., member of Company F.
Third Wisconsin Volunteers, who was a
Porto Riean campaigner, of Portage, is
in the city recuperating.
Remember that Rev. J. 8. Parker
will deliver his lecture this Wednesday
evening on 'The Flag That WINS" at
opera house. Reserved seats Is cents;
| general admission Is cents.
DR.. McElwee, we'll known through
out Vernon county for his successful
treatment of chronic diseases, will be at
the Viroqua hotel on Tuesday, Jan. 81.
Consultation and advice free.
Smallpox is appearing in this state
and the health authorities are urging
that every precaution be taken to pre-
vent it's spread. The state board OF
health will shortly issue a circular
warning against the disease.
Mrs. Wagner and daughter of Bos.
cobel, who were bound over to appear
at circuit court a few weeks ago, by
Justice McGon gal, for charge of muir.
der, were brought to Lancaster, last
week, ano placed in jail. Their bonds
men wished them to be taken into
custody. Teller.
The meetings conducted b. Rev A
j. Coram, of Viroqua, at Sugar Grove
NJ. E. church, Blodningdale charge
January 18Th to 15ths for the purpose Of
raising money to meet the Indebtedness
on the church, were success, Sufficient
being paid or pledged to pay the debt
and something toward papering or seat
ing the church.
The fire alarm sounded about
o'clock Tuesday morning, creating con
siderable commotion on Main street fol
short interval. A small blaze in the
rear Of Joseph Pencils saloon was The
cause of the alBrm, which Joe found nc
difficulty in Immediately extinguishing
for the reason, as he expressed it, "ther'
was no insurance"
The old maids convention, which
, was mentioned some time ago as ar
event that would occur in Viroqus il
the near future, will materislize SOM
number of the bachelors of our cit,
have been looking forward with long
ing expectations for the announcement
of tie date, which will appear soon.
In the appointment of Speaker Ray
in the assembly, Hon. A. FL. Dahl wa
assigned to the important committee OIL
education and Legislative expenditures
la patronage he secured position TO
. Paul T. PsuIson, of Christisua. Mr.
Munson secured places for two of hi
, old soldier c1nstituents-J. O. McFarlil
of Richland county, and I'll. M. Allen, o
. the town Of Webster.
Next Sunday evening the Viroqu
Church of Christ will devote to Wiscon
= sin missions a short missionary program
!, consisting of songs, scripture readings
2 and an address will be rendered and
4 special collection will be taken for tn
3 state work TIE members of tn
= church are especially requested to b
present and all other friends are cordi
O ally invited TO the services.
' The case Of NJ Anderson agains
/ j. G. johnson, for assault and battery
= created considerable comment among
q number who had assembled in Justic
l. McMichsels court. Monday afternoon
!; Justice McMichael was compelled t.
+. adjourn to the court house for want o
q room. After warmly contested BATH
:, by the respective attorneys for tn
principals, Mr.. johnson was found guilt