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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
Deliberations Exceptionally.

The annual district school meeting
was held on the Sd at the hour the CEN
SoR was put to press. General Rogers
was called to preside, 116 voters were
present. Miss Dawson read her report
as treasurer as published last week,
which was adopted. The boards recon-
mendation for an appropriation of 81 600
for the ensuing year, was adopted and
the tax voted. Messrs. Proctor, Mum
son and Suttle were appointed a COM
mittee as required by a new state law.
to examine accounts, books, money and
property of the district and render q re-
port at the next annual meeting. John
L. Nuzum was unanimously elected
director for the ensuing term of three
years. 1t was unanimously decided to
add four additional members to the
board of education. G. E. Dahl and
Aug. Smith were elected for ~ year,
Mrs. Hattie Suttle and ID. O. Iiahoney
for two years. The clerks salary was
increased from $50 to $75.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
c.nauty ASYLUM Notes.

On Friday morning last Ex-Chief
Justice of the supreme court, William
y. Lyon, and E. r. Petherick OF the
state board of control. accompanied by
Mrs. Lyon, spent the day with Superin-
tendent and Mrs. Wilkins, returning by
the evening train. Judge Lyon and
Mr.. Petherick, as a committee OF the
board of control, are On a tour OF vista
ton to all county asylums in the state.
The object of this special trip is to IN
vestigate a series of Improvements N the
system of management and government
of these institutions. The first visit was
paid to our asylum to secure the benefit
of Superintendent and Mrs. Wilkins
long and successful experience. Col Q.
M. Butt. resident trustee, dined with
the visitors and spent the afternoon with
the board of control.
A Jolly Fourth of July "a enjoyed
immensely, by the patients of the asy-
lum. Superintendent and Mrs. Wilkins
provided ginger ale, of home manufact-
IRE. strawberries, candy, music, and a
very creditable exhibition of fire works
in the evening.
On THURSDAY a party consisting OF
Messrs. and Mesdames Cilley, of Wheat
land, Lane. of DeSoto. and Herring OF
Red Mound spent a half day with Super
intendent and Mrs. Wilkins, and IN
general inspection Of the asylum
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12

The C~ounty's Fourth of July.

Vernon county people demonstrated
their old-time patri otism on the Fourth
with celebrations ut numerous places.
Viroqua citizens scattered and joined in
these demonstrations.
The Retreat celebl alton was gotten
up and largely managed by the Wood
men. The receipts for the order were
1915. Rev. Coram was o istor. A large
crowd was present.
Viola, Soldiers Grove AMI La Fargo
made the largest drafts ON orr popula-
ton. At the former place Frank Min
shall took the largest slice of race
money. Boys of the high school athletic
club captured most of the sport honors
at La FARCE. Our band was well treated
at Soldiers Grove. The boys did them
selves credit. DeSoto's greatest excite
ment was a warmly contested game OF
ball between Lansing and Genoa, the
latter winning, although the game broke
up in a disagreement. DeSoto had an
industrial parade that was most credit
able.
Viroqua had no demonstration aside
from numerous private displays of fire.
works in the evening. The pioneer pic
mic was quite ell attended by town
people and many old residenters of the
surrounding country. A good old
fashioned picnic dinner was enjoyed on
the camp grounds. In the forenoon
Capt. McMichael and Col. Butt spoke on
early recollections of Vernon county
and their homes in other states, and
i John Dawson talked about pioneer edu-
cation in this county. The talks We're
&c great interest. The afternoon pro-
Al e n1-,soaanaa IF M NV
days by Rev. G. w. Nuzum, JeroIne
Favor, Nathan Coe, Capt. McMlchael
and Hartwell Allen. The latter read
the Declaration of Under Evidence. the
good old document he cad at an i'm
promptu celebration IL Springville 40
years ago, the day Cap. McMichael and
his brother were the pafties at a double
wedding in the little inlet. Rev. VIM.
Nuzum made a volunteer talk. A little
daughter of Jerome Favor recited a selec-
ton to the flag of o country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
THREE GIVEN THEIR SENTENCES.
Judge Wyman Gives the Yor.s aorse Thieves Two
Fears in W~aupun-Gil Goes to the Green Bay
Reformatory-Court Closed In One Day.


The adjourned term Of circuit court
held IN this city on Thursday last was
more Of an informal session than other
wise. There was little business of inn
portance beyond ironouncing sentence
on those who We're convicted Of serious
crime d few days previous. The minor
matters not takeE up We're carried over
on the calendar.
A considerable portion of the day was
taken mp By the argument OF the motion
for q new trial in the case of the state
against Robert Gill, convicted of at
tempted rape at the June term. The
defendant is II years of age. The argu-
Inent in his behalf was made by Judge
Morrow and was opposed by District
Attorney Bennett and his law partner,
jackson Silbaugh The motion was over
ruled. Considerable stress was Laid upon
the fact that the statements made by
theedefendant at time of arrest were
made after a mob had c~ongregated and
threats against him had been made.
The Judge In passing sentence remarked
that it was to the credit of the people of
Ontario that they did not lynch the de-
PENDANT and that they permitted the law
to take its course Gill was sentenced
to the new reformatory prison at Green
Bay for an indeterminate or general
sentence of not less than four years and
not more than ten years. All prisoners
hereafter sentenced upon conviction of
a felony may be sentenced 10 this insti-
tuition if it appears that it is their first
offense and that they are between the
ages of 16 and and 30 years. The sent
ence in this case in effect is that if Gill
conducts himself creditably he may be
released On parole at the expiration of
the four years, otherwise he will remain
in prison longer and possibly for the full
period of ten years. 1t will be observed
that the period served by the convicted
person depends considerably upon his
conduct during confinement.
In the case of state against Charles
Mrazek and Bohemial Maley, two young
Bohemians convicted of norse stealing,
Che motion for a new trial was over-ruled
and the defendants sentenced to two
years each in the states prison at Wau-
pun. The horse was stolen from James
Miller, near Victory, on the 10th of last
May. Less than two months after the
crime was comitted the guilty persons
were in Wa tpun serving sentences.
Motions FOR 1, new trial in the case of
Katie Boyle against Frank Crook, breach
of promise, and in the case of the Hills
boro Mercantile Company against r. B.
Hoyt, were each denied.
H. Il. James against Charles Jacobus,
ct al, a written offer of Judgment hav-
ing been made by defendent and accepted
by the plaintiff, the case was not tried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
Sad Death Of q Young Mother.

On Monday afternoon. after an illness
of three weeks, May Parker Rust, wife
of Rev. J. A. Rust. and daughter OF MI.
and Mrs. ]. F. Parker. passed away at
her parents home in this city. She
leaves an infant babe less than four
weeks old. Mrs. Rust was 26 years old.
and had lived here most of her life. She
was married four years since. She lived
a dutiful daughter, developed the best
traits of wife and mother. a christian
worker, intelligent and conscientious IN
her every word and act Great sym
patty is expressed for the bereaved.
Funeral occurred al the Church OF
Christ Tuesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. w. r. Nuzum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
WITT THE CHURCHES.
CONGREGATIONAL CALENDAR

CUNGNEGA CxfLr1ND2N'
Mid-week prayer and social service on
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the
lecture room.
Sunday morning Che pastor will preach
on ssThe Quality Of Christian Service .
and in the evening there will be union
service at the Methodist church. These
services are growing in popularity, let
us be among the number next Sunday
evening.
Owing to the illness of the Sunday
school superintendent, Mrs. Wyman, the
picnic has been postponed one week, but
we shall enjoy it all the more for the
little delay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
- all labor and material, including all ma
Soury, carpentry and painting, metal work,
heating and plumbing as per plans and speci-
locations, for the residence of DR.. G. HI. Trow-
bridge at ViroGua, Wis, will be received by
the owner or architect, for the whole or any
part thereof till z d. m Saturday. J.Iy y.
1899. The owner reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. Plans may be seen at the
ofilce OF DR.. Trowbridge or the architect, on
and after July 10, 1899.
W. A. LAKE, Architect, Viroaua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
4 Nice Lamp Of Hard Cash.

Probably the largest single transac-
ton in Wisconsin leaf ever made, meas
ured by the amount of money involved
IN the deal, was effected during the
week In the sale of the Bekkedal pack
inp az Vernon county leaf to Mr.. Geo.
Undarhill for the account of Schroeder
& Bon, New York. The lot consistedo OF
4200 cases, being the wrap per and binder
grades of the Westby and Viroqua pack
ings of Mr.. Bekkedal 1T includes some
of the finest leaf grc.sn in that section
and was coveted ~ quite a number OF
firms. but after /. spirited rivalry was
secured by Mr.. Underhill But little
less than one hcndred and twenty
thousand dollars was involved in the
purchase and the TRANSACT viii be re-
membered as one of she big = @als N Wis
consin ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Reporter
-Thoreson's photograph galley ID
open every Wednesday and Saturday o.
! yraufhr WtH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
Still 0pen for Bids.

On account of plans not being per-
fected, bids for putting in cisterns at
the county asylum were not received as
advertised. The time has been extend
ed to August first.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12

In conclusion the board desire to on
graduate the common council, and
throught it, the citizens of Viroqua
upon the success of the public library.
Its influence for good in the commun-
ity is far reaching and lever ending.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12

THREE DAIRY FARMS FOR SALE OR
i rent on easy terms; with or without
stock, teams. Good location.
Apply at once to SAMUEL K~RAHENBILL, Mel
rose p. o. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
BIDS WANTEp.

DDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE VII
ID lage Clerk of the Village of Westby. to
be opened on FRIDAY, july 18th, 1899, at 10
O'Clock a. m for the following work: Dig
ging o 200 rods OF trenches for water
pipes In the above named village; trenches
to be 6 feet deep, and same to be filed after
pipes are laid. Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
VILLAGE Roam OLE WEsrRY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12
vir0uua Orators Out Of Town.

The Grafton given by Judge Mahoney,
of yiroqua. was patriotic, and for about
an hour held the public In suspense. The
Viroqua band gave a selecssea at each
interval, and their music was excellent.
and the boys must have played over
twenty selections during the day
Soldiers Grove Advance.
The applause that greeted the speaker,
Mr.. Smith. hut family expressed the
unanimous sentiment of the most at
tractive and discriminating listeners,
that the address equaled any ever der
liyered to an audience here for elevated
patriotism. instructive thought and
Charming elequence. Mineral Point
Tribune.
No feature of the day viii be franght
with longer and brighter fruition than
Capt. Silbaugh's address, which we are
pleased to be able TO publish In fun.
His address was worthy Of the highest
commentator LA FaIge Enterprise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12

Following statement shows the re-
ceipts and expenditures of the board
from May 1, 1898 to July /, 1899:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-07-12

Long ago people have ceased to
wonder at the remarkable cures made
by DIR. McElwee in cases of chronic dis
| eases that were generally regarded as
| incurable. Only recently, Mrs. Wilcox,
| who had been operated on, going through
| the fortunes of chloroform and the suf'
fering that followed, and who got nc
benefit whatever, consulted the doctor,
who pronounced her trouble a nervous
disease and said that he could cure hel
in six months. Althoug less than foui
months have passed she is now quite
well, having dismissed her servant, and
for the first time in two years, is doing
her own worl.
Persons troubled with diarrhoea vii
be interested in the experience of Mr.
w. NJ. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance
Providence, r. /. He Essays, Fer seyera
wears I have been almost a constant
sufferer from diarrhoea, the frequent at
tacks completely prostrating me an6
rendering me unfit for my duties at thu
hotel. About two years ago a travelling
salesman kindly gave me a small bottl,
of ~Cbamberlain's Collie, Cholera ant
Diarrhoea Remedy. Much TO my sur
prise and delight its effects We're imme
Qlate. i Lett yAapsohuS v
the disease I would fortify mysel
against the attack with a few doses o
this valuable remedy. The result ha
been very satisfactory and almost com
plete relief from the affection For sal
by A. j. johnson & Co., druggists.
The newly elected officers of Virc
qua Odd Fellows lodge were installed b.
Grand Master Silbaugh, on Saturda
evening last. They are:
Noble Grand-A. f. May.
Vice GRANDPA. d. Helgeson.
Recording Secretary-T. o.. Nork.
Financial Secretarv-H. E. Rogers.
T~reasurer-P. Boufieur.
Conductor-Millard Graham.
warden-H. j. Suttle.
RS N G-S. G jackson.
G-Chas. 8. Dickson.
RSVG-L. w. Swain.
ri LSY G-Thos Weavil.
Chaplain-T. W. Latta.
), RSS-W. NJ. Kingston.
S-John Hecht.
} Outside Guard-W. NJ. Trowbridge.
: Inside Guard-Samuel Gorsline.
Refreshments We're e,-fed at the Opel
; House restaurant following the insta
: alton
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The next international congress OF
chemists will be held in Paris in 1900.
II takes a dentist to drill raw re.
eruit
Some people believe too much and
others not enough.
Some girls are like brown sugar.
sweet but unrefned.
All men are good-good for some
thing or good for nothing.
The man who says he hates liar
often merely lacks self-esteem.
When public official imagines him
self big gun it's time TO fire him.
Wit may move the world, but the
truckman gets the credit for doing it.
Only a strong-minded woman can
write letter and omit the postscript.
The man who is superior TO his cloth
ing usually wears mighty poor clothes.
A physician says a woman is never
really i'll as long as she is able TO com
plain.
When a young man embraces girl he
shows his love for her in a roundabout
way
Some mems desire to say, Il told you
So" is greater than their desire for
Immortality.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05
USELESS REFORMATION.

Wooden legs are used by over 1,0o0,.
600 English-spealdng men.
The Sandwich Islanders estimate the
beauty Of women by their weight
In the United States only one muir
derer in 50 is condemned 10 death.
The people OF the United States con-
sumo 2000oo,Oo0 bottles Of pickles an
nually
An international matrimonial paper,
printed in three languages, is about to
make its appearance in Berlin.
The use Of coats of arms as a badge
for different families did not come into
practice till the twelfth century. The
Germans are said to have originated il,
while the French developed the science.
Several scientific papers have recent
~ announced the discovery that the
odor Of sweet peas is obnoxious TO flies,
and that when placed in a sickroom il
win keep it free from these tiresome
pests.
The tide-like effect OF gales on lakes
having no ordinary tides is very con-
siderable. In the Caspian a gale will
raise the water. on one side six feet.
causing total difference Of level of 10
feet. On Lake Erie heavy gales occa-
sionally cause a difference of level OF
more than IS feet.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05
A WAR INCIDENT.
How BaSaSed Army Obtained Drinking Water After Rain
Soldiers Went Down on their Hands and Knees and
Drank Water in the Horses HOOf Tracks,

One q the first 70 offer their services FOR the
country ii he Civil War, was A. X Seton. "a
MiIrDy. Rush County, Ind. lie nude q good
record, and when the great difficulty was set
tied, was ionorabiy discharged.
To-day Mr Seton Is IS years old. a promi-
nent farmer, the head Of a large family, and
Notwithstanding the III effects of army life,
Is enjoying excellent health.
There was period Ia Mr. Selton's life dur
ing the war Which makes an interesting story
lie was a member 81 the 3Sth Ills. Infantry
which was often 10 the front in close bust
ness. The life Of every soldier is hard
one, and Mr.. Sehon's case was no exception.
We we're in Tennessee, penHed in on all
sides. Our ratiOns we're very scarce " said
he, " and we had begun to 60 ON quarter al
lowance'
1t WAS in the middle Of August the wells
OF the community were nearly all dry, and
we were some distance from any stream. con-
sequently We had great difficulty in getting
water for cooking and drinking purposes
One night there came a hard rain and the
next day we were started on the mareh The
sun shone hot and our plodding along was
very tiresome aud oppressive. Every one Of
US had only little water to drink. and as
the rain vas not enough 10 replenish the
wells or streams, our canteens went empty.
We were hurried on, and the only way 10
quench our thirst WAS 10 20 down on our
hands and knees and drink from the hoof
tracks made BY the horses. OF course the
water was muddy and very filthy. but il was
a case Of this or die from thirst.
some OF ga were taken sick from the
effects Of this, and / was one Of them. was
laid up for several weeks IN field hospital
rom fever. Many times afterward became
Afflicted with different ailments. Ny kidneys
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05

There has been a test case in the Eng
Iish courts on a question which Is agitat-
ing cyclists all around the world, more or
less Ii WAS brought in the Queens Bench
division against Great Mort bern Rail
was company "ol. behalf OF one Britten,"
seeking ito recover sixpence paid for the
conveyance of bicycle from Kings Cross
to East Finchley." And after hearing
and argument the court decided that the
plaintiff could not recover for the reason
that "a bicycle cannot be ordinary lug
gaze within The definition.h
Tie special interest attaching to this
case is found in the fact that the attorney
Tor the plaintiff made his argu neDt on
the very lines on which similar claims are
based in this country. He claimed that
bicycle came clearly within the definition
of "personal luggage" for the reason that
1t was carried by the traveller for his own
personal convenience and use in oonnec-
ii IN with his journey, and was an article
such as was ordinarily carried for that
purpose. But bis Lordship, in rendering
bis decision, brushed away all such con
by declaring that "the idea of
iuggage" must control; and as luggage
implies something that is packed" not
tsken "loose like bicycle" the wheel
man lost his case.-Boston Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05

Miss Nellie Waite OF Weston al.
tempted TO commit suicide at Bellows
rails last week by taking large
quantity Of paregorie and drinking a
solution of he ends of matches soaked
In water. She was found in am ap-
parently dying condition, but re-
covered. A love affair is said to have
been the cause of the deed.
Truman Il. Gordon Of Montpelier
IS endeayoring to have copyrighted a
photograph of the old Dewey home
stead on state street, in which he re-
sides. lie Is expe iencing SOM
trouble, as legion Of photographers,
both professional and amateurs. have
already snapped the house and i pic.
ture OF II Is 40 secret. A cut OF the
building has also appearel Ia many
OF the leading papers in the country.
ana Tor that reason copyright is
hari TO secure.
Michael O'Neil, a veteran of the
evil war and resident Of Essex, was
IN Burlington city court last week Oh
complaint Of his son. Thomas charged
with an assault with intent TO kill.
Another SON, Michael. was a witness
against his father. The evidence OF
the sons was that Thomas O'Neil was
taking some Of his goods from home,
when the father struck him twice with
a loaded cane. The father claimed
the act was done in self-defense.
0Neil, Sr., was held in 5000 bail fo
the county court
The catalogue Of the University of
Vermont and State Agricultural coll
lege has been issued. Gifts TO the
library during the year amount 10
5000 volumes and 2,l00 pamphlets. |
The income from the various funds /
available for the increase Of the Ii. /
brary amounts to little over 81. 600 /
a year. There are 292 students in the /
academical department, As being
seniors. 90 Juniors, % sophomores and I
30 freshmen. Last years medical (
class numbered 2l0, and the dairy /
class ~, making an aggregate Of j54 /
George b. Hit Of Brattleboro, STATE
senator from Windham county, who
was operated on for appendicitis the
day before, died the 2sth. Senator
Hit was "a years old. lle was a ma
tive of Wallingford, studied law in
and was admitted TO the
bar in 1857, becoming member OF
the well-known firm Of Waterman,
Martin a Hit a few weeks after his
He was states attorney
IN le90-92 and was elected senator last
September. He served with distinc-
lion in the legislature and was the
youngest member OF the senate. He
was regarded as one Of the ablest
awyers OF his years in the state and
fonng man 81 great promise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05
Would Turn Abouto Have Been Fair ?
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 1895.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 1898.
Mr.. EDrroR:-A paragraph in your
issue OF Dec. 6, relative to capture
made at the home OF the mother Of
Martha Washington during "the late
disagreement" by Col. b. +. Tucker
of Ripton. reminds me Of a parallel.
In 1854 the plantation house near
Natchez, which had been my home
for some years, was twice visited by
warriors OF fuckers sort. Among
the articles captured" were a locket
containing hair of my dead mother
and living father and the watch ofmy
grandfather, Stephen Herrick, who
NAV still be remembered in Ran
dulph. lie was also grandfather OF
Col. Tucker and had been rebel
soldier OF the period l775-sS.
IL the fortune OF war had brought q
Confederate army to Vermont ana
similar trophies been carried off from
Col. fuckers home, he might better
Judge whether sauce for goose Is good
for gander, and possibly modify his
views of ncHrn tuUnt.
STEPHEN $. HERRICk.