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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
srarta people Highly Entertaine d.

Tue Herald Advertiser speaks in prsis
worthy terms of the entertainment given
by the Sparta and viroqua high schools
in that city last Thursday evening. It
being a review of the program as pro
due ed jointly in Viroqua, further COM
ment would be unnecessary. We might
add, however, that those present from
the Viroqua schools speak in the high
est praise of the neighborly kindness
extended them by the people of Sparta
during their short stay. The Herald
Advertiser courteously says: "The en-
tertainment reached far above the or
dir .rv school entertainment, and of
which the teachers and pupils can feel
Justly proud. 1t was in favor equally
divided between the Sparta and Viroqua
sch ,ols. and the mark OF intelligence
that was evident in educational ability,
in brightness and sttractiveness OF per-
sonal presence, captivated the audience
with every number. The assembly
room was & led to it's fullest capacity by
a most refined and representative as
semblsge, with an equal showing OF
ladies and gentlemen, children in the
minority. The visiting members from
! Viro1ua were several in number outside
the sctive participants in the entertain
ment. We do not question the right
Professors Williams, OF Viroqus, and
Doty, of this city, manifested in actual
pride, in q realization that such excel
lency in department st such an enter.
tainment could be realized. They could
bat feel that part of the credit and sp'
plause so freely bestowed by the audi.
anca was in part intended Tor them"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
Tue CRY coNyEN rION.
Republican Nominations for City ar
Ward Officers

hspuhlIchu NOMINATIONS TOT CITY anc
Ward Officers.
For Mayor--I. O. BOYLE.
For Treasurer-A. $. CORR.
For ACKNOWLEDGMENT oMuNDs0N.
For Coustablea JOSEPH FORSYTH an6
w. w. DUNLAP.
For Justices of the Ieace Il. s. Nc.
MICHAEL and SQUIRE ToNEY.
The Republican city convention nom
mated the above ticket at the city hall
Saturday evening All the delegates
were present and the proceedings were
entirely harmonious throughout. the
general sentiment being that the ticket
is strong and fairly representative
one. Individually, the candidates are
among our tast citizens and OF ire.
proachable character and standing
There can hardly be doubt bat the
ticket will be elected entire.
The convention began it's work at
1880 p. m, NJ " M. Minshall being
elected chairman end J. Il. Casson, sec
rotary.
On motion, I. s Griffin, Otto 0steson
and l. w. Switzer were appointed a
committee IN credentials and reported
the following entitled to seats 10 the
convention:
u. Nj. Minshall, A. l.. Russell w w. Dun.
lap, Philip Boutiieur. A. u. Helgeson. David
Norris, Torger Fortney, G s Slae.t. John T.
Nn2uln. John II. Casson, otto 0tteson, Johr
Side, ole Helgerson, Joseph pulver, r. v
Wolfe. II. @. Costing. Joseph Omundson. Will
lam Smith. l. W. swtzer Charles Thompson
and Amer silbaugh.
= .t.on, it was decided that ia
case Of the absence OF any delegates the
ward in which the absentee was a mem
Der sh ,uld ca9t a full vote.
On motion, the order OF nominations
was decided TO be, ficst, mayor; second
treasurer; third, assessor; fourth, two
constables; fifth, tvs justices of the
peace
On motion of A. ID. Helgeeo1, Il @
Boyle was unanimously nom mated for
mayor Me-. Boyle was thereupon de-
clared the nominee
On motion, A. S. Cobb was then
unanimously nominated for treasurer.
Mr.. Cobb was declared nominated and
the convention proceeded to ballot for
two constables, which resulted in Joseph
Forsyth bsing nominated on the first
formal and W. w. Dunlap on the sec
ond.
On motion OF Abnor Silbaugh, Capt.
X s McMichasl and Squire Toney were
nominated for justice OF the peace.
On motion, the convention then ad-
journed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
First Publication March22 1895.
Notice for Publication.
r EAU CLAIRE, WIS.,, :
March Ia 1909

March ID 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention to
make hnai proof In support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before clerk OF
circuit court, ct viroqua, Wiz. on the 29th day
OF March, 1889. viz: ole T. Slime, Of Resdstown,
Wisconsin, for the northeast quarter of the
northwest quarter OF section Is, town ! ], range
IL west. III. &. No. 6945
he names the following witnesses to prove his
eontfnuousresidenceu upon and cultivation OF said
land viz: William Hutchinson. OF Headstown,
wisconsin: Henry H. slime, or Viroaua, Wiscoa-
ain n. T. Fortney Of Viroqua, Wisconsin, and
Louis Anderson OF yiroquA, Wisconsin
JoHs FLEMING. Res ister.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
Ward Nominations.

The Republican ward caucuses, hello
Friday night, made nominations of can
didates for aldermen and supervisors, al
follows, in addition to choosing dele
gates to the convention. A new ware
committee was chosen for the FRS
ward:
First ward-For aldermen. A. ID. Hedges IN
L. X Arlington; supervisor, f. NJ. Mlnshall
Ward Committee: /. D. Bennett. !. s. Ham
ilton and Philip Boufileur.
Second ward-For aldermen. o. II. Helger
son, Nels Solyerson; supervisor, o. G., stevens
Third ward - For aldermen, Abner Sill
baugh, Q. p, am; supervisor silas Foster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
First publication March LIST, 1895
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE Wis.
Eat % 1900

Notice 10 hereby given that the following named
settler has elsd notice OF his intention to make
nnal proof in support of his Claim, and that sal
proof will be made before the clerk OF the circntt
Court, ut Viroqua. We, April 18th, 1899, VIZ:
Of the sci. section 81, township 10, north range
west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
lsnd, viz: Albert Anderson, OF Liberty, Wis +:
Ole wedwick Of Manning. Wis; John Anderson
of Manning, Wis.,: Thomas Anderson OF Reads
town, wis. JOHN b. FILMING, Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
school Report.

School report for town OF Liberty,
district No. /, for term of four months
ending March 6. 1893: Whole number
pupils enrolled 46; average daily attend.
ance during term, 26 Name of pupils
not tsrdy during term: Harley and
Lorrin Jennings, ENNIS and Virgil
Woodcock, Louis Silbsugh, Clara, Ethel
and Merle Mccall. Name of pupils mol
abent: Harvey Fish.
CARRIE LEE, Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
MARRIEIl.

At the residence of j n. Ledman, narch
18th. bg Rev II. Bender, Mr., hoy Ii. MOORE
and Miss LoREEA LEDMAN.
der. Mr. WALTER LFDMAL and Miss NEFTih
DEcKER All of Burr, Vernon County
nv Rev, G. w. Nu2um, SUNDAY. March 70
Mr. JovAs REED, of West Lima, TO Miss MIN
ME- SIIBAuGH, OF viroqua. a teacher, daugh'
ter Of Henry Silbaugh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
s,,;n0 ;ackats and capes 10

Spring jackets and capes 10 gar
ments that fit, wear and are up-to-dats
in style, at The Big Store.
-Pomeroy AMI Pelton's Oomstock
Spanish tobacco seed for sale at The Big
Store.
1t pays you to trade at The Big
Gtnra
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
Two MILLIONS & Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again, it
means they're satisfied. The people OF the
United States are now buying Cascarets
Candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
boxes 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 year round. All
druggists IN" DC 5Dc box, cure guaranteed.
TIME GIVEN MINORs-THIs is TO GER
4 tify that have given my two boys, Will
lam Odell, age II, and Charley Odell, aged ~
their time, and will not be responsible for
their acts or debts after this date.
Dated Viroqua, March 20, 1893.
BENJAMIN oDELb.
WANTED - EXPERIENCED TRAVEL
w ing salesman TO sell first class line OF
paints, varpishes, etc. Good position for tina
right party. PAINT MANUFACTURES, CIeve-
land Ohio
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE-MY RESI-
~ dence and ten lots in the city Of virOquR,
located east OF Joseph Eorsyth's residence,
The property is desirable. good new house
fine lots, small fruit etc. Property well i'm
proved. For particulars call on J. A. DoERR,
Or at the CENSOR office.
EOR sALE--A 2-YEAR-OLD HEREFORD
Il bull, three-quarters blood; red; white
face; sure breeder Call on or address HEM
RY REYNOLDS, Viroqua. Wis.
WTANTED-BELIABL SALESMAN TO
w sell our complete Inns OF paints, warm
fshes, etc. Good position and liberal terms
for right man. Address, "W. w. SToDDARD &
Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
cnamper,a.n,s cough Hemedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and influenza. 1t has become famous
for it's cures of these diseases. over q
large part of the civilized world. The
most hattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts OF It's good
works; of the sggrsvating and persist
emit coughs it has cared; of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth'
ing effects, and of the dangerous attacks
OF Group it has cured, often saving the
life of the child. The extensive use Of
it for whooping cough has shown that
| it robs that disease OF all dangerous con,
sequences. Sold by A. ]. johnson b Co.
druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
For Sale.

a good second hand saw mil! scz sale
or In trade for Eastwood or red oak lum.
Der. Address,
THEo. THoREsoN, Wsstby, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29

New line of shirt waists this week,
Thursday, direct from New York, at The
Big Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
TOWN OF LIBERTY PIONEERS

Personal Me1ion OF Many OF the Old
Settlers Coming TO the Township Dur
ing the SOs-The First Events and Other
Items OF Interest to Those Residing
Therein.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-29
BENJAMIN oDELb

EOR sALE-A 2-YEAR-OLD HERFORT
Il bull, three-quarters blood; red; whitf
face; sure breeder. Call ON or address hes
RY REYNOLDS, Viroqua Wis.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
SOUTH ACWORTH.

George Pratt has leased the Citizens hotel
at Charlestown and moved his family there.
We are sorry to lose Mr. Pratt as he was
a scientific horse sheer.
Z K Reed has taken q contract to cut and
deliver qnite a quantity OF single logs to
Cummings shingle mill.
K. X. Morrison was home SUNDAY and
Monday.
Jndson Tandy is at Mrs. H. R:chsrdson's
for the winter.
DR.. Avah Cummings of Concord visited
relatives in town last week.
Mr.. Blodgett's SON has returned to New
Jersey.
H. Taught was up from Boston over
Christmas.
Rev c. Dingman has returned to Pitts
field, Vt.
Arthur Young of Concord was at the old
homestead last week.
There was Christmas tree and entertain
ment at Union hall Monday evening.
We recently received verv interesting let
ter from Carlos L. Grant, successful bu siness
man of Rockford, Ill. Mr. Grant is a former
resident OF this town, son of the late Cant
Ebencz3r Grant. He wishes to be rene,n-
bered TO all of his relatives, schoolmates and
old friends with best wishes of the season.
Thew are trying to raise money for an eight
weeks select school with Miss Fannie M,r-
rill as tescher. II the parents would send
their sons and daughters away to school ore
term they then would know how very much
cheaper it is to send them at home. The
town only gives us 20 weeks for the year.
Miss Lucinda Gleason is visiting her sister,
Mrs. julius Crossett, at the old homestead.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

the place; it is fine. We saw where the
various kings and queens we're laid; also
Gladstone, the noted statesman, and noted
poets. Old relics are here in abundance,
but as we have only short time here, we
are hurried from one place to another.
Saturday night tickets were sent to us
and we went to a regular "Wild West"
show, and it was grand, too.
After our tour of the Abbey we went to
the House of Lords and Commons, then to
the Tower of London. Oh such place,
where SO many were put to death. We
also went through St. Peters church, and
under the altar, where there were some
Is graves of various noted people who
were beheaded.
We also went to the largest music hall
in the world. Oh, it was fine to go
through and see all the grand instruments !!
Ken,ington Palace is but few minutes
walk from here and Kensington Museum
church, place, Gene, fear if you had
been with us. we would have been unable
to have got you out at all, for there are all
kinds of relic'.
We are to meet the Prince of Wales on
the 18th and expect to sail the 18th if all
goes we'll.
With kind regards to all,
Victor G. Bates,
Hospital Ship Maine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

tura non saltat"-nature never made a
break or pause. 1t shows no chasms any
where in its majestic course.
Man, though, for his convenience or pleas
ure, Or profit, establishes times and sea-
sons Thus he says the first day of Jan
uary shall be termed the beginning of a
New Year. The Romans, with an acute
poetic sense that pervaded all their
work, elected to have the dawn of the year
show in March-the first spring month,
when nature kisses new. life into everything
and robes the earth in garments Of many
colors.
Man must have his pauses and starting
points. 1t is not SO much question Of
sentiment as of necessity that dates and
seasons be fixed. The success of business
life depends upon it, and nation with
out chronology is q people without his.
tory. Each year must hold its own events,
nor may one trench upon the other.
Leaving this line of suggestion, one is
led to the thought that these year posts of
mans time offer opportunity for reflection
upon what has been and what may be. Each
New Year day tells not only of the new
birth, but also of the year that is sepul-
tured. Here are presented in brave CON
trast life and death. As the old passes out,
tho now comes in. So with maa and all
other animate things. "The king is dead;
live the king"
So ono lesson after another may be
learned. il one be but willing pupil. What
the memories Of the just dead year! What
the Gns. the errors, the follies? What
the good enc did, and what progress in the
knowledge that is lasting? All! the year il
gone, gone to one and all of US; but the
H.
arc character builders, each adding to the
ether until tho mortal changes to tho ina
nortall
Looking backward, what is the reckon
ing? Whatever most Of good, or Of i'll, the
New Year is at hand. Let the ting
Be just, that one may be ADLER to meet
justly and righteously the things that are
before. Ono should recall the errors of
the past, not that he may mourn over them,
but that he may gain strength for future
struggles.
One need not give the whole of New Years
day to the forming of good resolutions. Alasl
there be many who do VOW overmuch at
such times. The hallway of the New Year,
like that of hell, is paved with good inten-
lions. One may resolve and resolve again,
and swear Justify in confirmation of such
purpose; Jet all unavailingly, because of the
frailty Of his being He acts the better part
who reflects, and is not rash in promises.
Not the same to all is the history of the
past year; and not two shall find the New
Year the same in experience. But each
year is for all. and has in abundance riches
Of good for every one. The year just closed
was lavish in gifts; the new offers plenty as
great. 1t is but to look for it fearlessy and
the searcher will be rewarded.
The old was and is not. The new is here
with its portents. A warm heart for the
year just dead, and glad hand for the one
that il newly born.
WILLIAM RossER cOBBB.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
PROCTORSVILLE.

Among those who were here for Christina:
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Peck, their sor
Charles aud his wife, with Mr.. Peck's father
Aimon Peck; Mrs. Lizzie Atwood with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Shaw; Mrs
Jessie Cannon Hovle and child at he,
fathers, Fl. p. Gammon's; Miss Emily r ,et
and friend and her brother at s p Todd's
Miss Fullsm from Bridge W alter at her fathers
Albert Fullam's.
Mr.. Horsefall went to Massachu sets tc
spend Christmas with his wife and children
among relatives.
Misses Maggie and Nsllie Malouey went tc
Claremont Saturday to visit their brother
and other friends.
The post ofics was moved back Sunday tc
Its old pace. the building having beer
recently repaired.
MIR. and Mrs A. M. Fletcher and Master
Allan csme from New York last SATURDAY. tc
stay at Chuckle Hill during Allan Jr.'s vaca
ton OF two weeks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
SPRINGFIELD.

E. K. Hewlett has been housed for few
days; at one time fears were entertained
OF pneumonia, but at this writing he is
considerably better.
George Stickney and family spent Christ
mas with their son, DR.. Stickney Of New
port.
O. Allard Knights of Ludlow was the
guest of bis brother Everett last Wednes-
day and Thursday.
Miss Alice Bates is housed with mild
attack Of German measles.
Edgar Woods and wife of Rutland were
in town last week to see his sister.
Miss Katherine Tennen, professional
nurse. from Rutlard, is caring for Mrs
Ida Bates.
The Sunday school of the Methodist
church held their Christmas concert Sum-
their trees Monday night. The Univer-
salist and Congregational churches had
very interesting exercises by the children,
and the little ones were made happy by
the abundance of fruit Santa Claus brought !;
he appeared in full rig, bells and all, at
the Congregational church.
Miss Lena Bixby is home from Middle
bury college for the holiday recess.
Claude Richmond is spending his Christ
mas vac ton with bis mother.
Allen district Pomona grange holds its
next meeting the afternoon and evening of
Januay Sd, with Farmers grange, No
1877, South Londonderry. The evening
meeting will be ope1 to the public. Cues
tion tor debate before committee. (Which
OF the two would be the more beneficial to
the people of the state, prohibition as the
laws are now enforced or high license P"
Music end recitations will be given, and
paper read on s.Wbat the grange is do
ing and what it endorses" Entertainment
lance wishing to remain over night. A
good program is being arranged for the
closed meeting in the afternoon.
LETTER FROM VICTOR BATES.
Eugene Stickney has received letter
from Victor Bate, and kindly allows us to
send few extracts from it to the paper
thinking it may contain words of interest
to many of the readers of the TIMES. Be.
low we give part Of the letter:
LONDON, Eng,
Prince of Wales Hotel.
December 9Th, '99.
We arrived here last Friday, Decem
Der 1, and were sent to st. Georges Bar.
racks, deserted place. After staying
there one night we we're sent to frst-class
hotel and beautiful place it is, too.
Tuesday 1 attended services at Westmin.
ster Abbey. / cannot begin to describe
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

tho very morning after you had told Marie,
her dearest friend, that we were to be mar
ried in = month"
"Humph, that girl would cry about any.
thing; I've known her to cry when the vii
lain in the play was Elled-as if = villain
could expect anything else in the last act.
But - soon a. l saw Dick that morning
knew that he knew it. Why, his necktis
had slipped around under one ear and his
voice, a. he wished me a happy New Year,
was so sad that felt guilty, though my
conscience told mo that had not enoour-
aged him"
you've forgotten how you used to praise
tbs shape Of his head"
Gas if that meant anything! girl only
praises the shape of mans head when
she cannot find anything else to fattsr him
about. lit means no more than it doos
when she tells q small man that he re-
sembles Napoleon. But when l remem-
bered that you had once gone down on the
door in your new trossers to pick up Dora's
handkerchief knew that had been cruelty
deceived. So when You reproached me
about Dick, L"
81 remember how badly l felt when she
replied to my New Years greeting with tAs
remark that happiness for her was over for.
ever. And before could comfort her Miss
Marie came ia and could only 60 sadly
away without telling her that should al
ways be a brother to her"
And poor Dick, | asked him if there
was anything l could do for him; he re-
piled: Yes but just then the maid came
in with q note for him, and he said he must
10 at once-I think he wished to be alone
with his sorrow. Then You came in, and,
instead Of sharing my pity for him, you
accused me of flirting with himl"
1-er-don't remember that. But wasnt
II odd that before | left you forever Miss
Marie should come in and tell US that Dora
and Dick were engaged! I've often won
iered how it happened that they decided
10 console each other"
"And so haveI l. Why, here is Marie now
perhaps she can explain. Sit down, Marie,
DO. Tom and l are just going over old
times. Do you remember last New Years
dry, and"
Indeed l do. I've just been to see Dora.
and she was talking about it. She and
Dick quarreled last New Years Eve about
the date Of their marriage, and almost
parted forever They think you both must
have guessed it. I remember that Tom
was in the parlor with Dora when | ran
In on New Years morning to tell her of
your engagement She had been on the
point of asking him to help her to make up
with Dick And when she told me about it,
! wrote him a note telling him that be
lieved she would forgive him if be came at
once. That note found him at your house,
Irene, where he had gone to ask your aid
as peacemaker. Odd. wasn't it,"
ELISA ARMSTRONG.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
ATHENS.

The first sleighs of the season appeared
on our streets Christmas morning.
Miss Efie White OF Chester was the
guest OF her former schoolmates, Katie
Durham and Cora Brown, the first of the
week.
Mrs. Alden Farnsworth of Grafton ha.
been passing few days with her sister,
Mrs. Annie Green, at A. G. Colton's.
Mr.. and Mrs c. G, Hastings of Spring
field, Mass, spent Christmas with Their
brother, H. j. Hastings.
Miss Sylvia Powers was home from her
school in Quechee, accompanied by one Of
her pupils, Florence Wood.
A. S. Powers has recently purchased q
large timber lot in Westminster.
There has recently been found secreted
in an obscure place two wooden horse
blankets, rubber carriage boot, rubber
blanket, large piece Of canvass and some
other articles. Any one having knowledge
of these things, or has had any or all Of
said property stolen will receive fur
ther particulars by applying to F. T.
Rand, Athens, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
F. w. and K. M. Jefts, Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. To
all persons interested In the estate of Francis
w. Jefts and Katie May Jefts, of Westmin-
ster in said district, GREETING:
Whereas, Fred 1. Lane, guardian of Fran
els w. Jets and Katie May Jefts of
Westminster. In said district, min rs, has
filed his petition in this Court setting forth
that the sale of the whole of the Real Estate
and all persons interested in their estate and
praying for license to sell same, for the
purpose of placing the proceeds there
of at interest. Whereupon 1t is Or
dered that the same be heard at the session
of said Court to be held at the Probate Office
in Bellows Falls on the 9Th day of January,
A. ID. $780, when and where you may be
heard in the premises. II you see cause.
ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.