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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
THE KICKAPOO RIVER.

Read at the La Fargo Farmers Institute, by
5. M. Acker, OF Viroqua town.
High up amongst fair Vernon's hills,
A tiny streamlet springs,
And thence through many lovely dale
Its pearly water sings
Pausing here and there to rest upon its
pebbly bed
Thence onward 'twixt its messy banks
Its waters bright are sped.
Along its banks the flowers blow.
And midst its cooling waters
The yellow cOw-slips grow.
Near by the violet peeps through
The coat of mold bedecked with dew;
The hare-bell grows along its course
Within the sheltered dale.
Amongst the copse the squirrel sports,
And near by pipes the quail.
Within The limpid waters,
The speckled beauties fash,
And along its tOrtuOuS course
Do grow the ag-alder and the ash.
The graceful linden oyerhangs
Its banks with beauty decked,
And the sward beneath their shade
With colors rare is iiecked
Full many brooklet flows into
That tiny streamlet now,
And its bed Is growing wider
As onward 1t does flow.
The Streamlet is a river now
And lows through fertile fields
Ot rustling corn and bowling grain
And the wealth which labor yields.
The Hereford and the Shropshire Craze
Where the red mans camp fire once did
blaze,
And where the deer were won't to roam
The urchin drives the Jerseys home.
Where once in council braves did speak,
Is heard the locomotive shrek.
And where the scalp was tossed on high
The church spires pierce the sky.
You ask how came this wondrous change
From forest unto field,
Who wrought that other men might find
The pleasures which they yield
Was it the work of mythic man
OF ZeuS or of Hermes!
Nay, mani the forest fell before
The farmers sturdy arms.
IT'S he who leveled down those trees.
Which for centuries did grow,
IT'S he who feeds the world today
And makes the wheels ofcommerce go
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
yHrTEsTowH.

RoCKToN, Feb. 2I-Cold weather that has
followed the warm fits rather close TO most of
US. Miss Anna Starke started for Milwau-
kee, last Thursday, where she will stay for
some time... Dill Sherman, principal OF the
last Saturday, accompanied by Theo. Rulfe
and Walter Mitchell. IS. j. Appleman Wis
tied the Valley schools. last Wednesday,.
Mrs Bryan who is visiting ut Union Center,
will return to this village In the near future.
Elmer Wallace, while chopping the other
day. had the misfortune to cut his foot. The
injury is getting along nicely and VIII soon
be as well as ever. Principal Lombard, on
account of the death of his mother, had no
school, Monday. Ole Arntzen. an old resi-
dent OF this vicinity, who Is q native of Nor
way, passed away. Thursday, Feb. l6s The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
First publication February 22-3
PROBATE NOTICE.

NOTICE OF Applcation Tor Proof or v Ill.
VERNoN COUNTY COURT = IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin, Vernon County, IS:
In the matter of the last will and testament of
Jeremiah Brown, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument, in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Jere-
miah Brown, deceased. late of Vernon county,
has been filed in this office;
And wheress, application has been made by
Mrs. Jane faulkner. praying that the same
be proven and admitted to probate. according
to tie laws Of this state, and letters testament
tary be granted thereon according to law;
1t is ordered, That said application be heard
before me, at the probate office. in the City of
viroqua, on the 4th day OF April, A. d. 1892 at 10
O'Clock, q. m.
And It Is further ordered, that notice Of the time
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given to all persons interested by publishing
= copy Of this order for three weeks successfully
In the Vernon County Censor, "a newspaper print
ed In said county. previous to the time appointed
for said hearing.
Dated viroqus, February 20, 1899.
By the Court, D. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

La Crosse Chronicle: II Prof. Wood,
Of the state university, had thought ont
his electric thawing scheme two weeks
ago, he might have owned the state in
cash and sdorstion, provided the plumb
srs had not decided the sacrifice OF a
learned gentleman was necessary to
their welfare You hitch one wire to
the pipe inside your domicile, another
to the nearest hydrant and turn the
elements loose. There are opportunities
Lying around on every street for the
slectrial people to give it q trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Make your hands save your feet and
your brain save your hands.
Chamberlain,s cough Remedy.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and influenza. It has become famous
for it's cures of these diseases, over q
large part of the civilized world. The
most fsttering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts OF its good
works; of the sggravating 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 whoopine cough has shown that
il robs that disease OF all DANGEROUS con.
sequences. Sold by A. J. johnson & Co.,
druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

HOmeScGKefS EXcufSiOuB.
The @. M. & st. Paul railroad has
arranged for series of western excur-
sions which will be of much value to
homeseekers and others. The days Of
ticket sales will be: February 81, March
7 and 81, April 4 and Is. These tickets
will be good for 81 days from date Of
issue, and will extend to nearly all points
west and southwest where q one-half
fare is SO or over. Tickets one fare for
round trip plus 81. For information
inquire Of
l.. @. BOYLE, Agent, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

Pullman's best tourist cars to Los
Angeles and SanFrancisco leave Chicago
every Saturday at o'clock p. M, via
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
way to Kansas Git, thence via the
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe railway to
CALIFORNIA; real sunshine route.
For further information apply to the
station ticket agent of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & ST. Paul railway.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
First publication. Jan. 25-6
Notice for Publication.

LAND UFFICE AT EAU OLAIHE, w Is, {
JANUARY Is, 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and that said proof will be made be.
fore the clerk of the circuit court, at Viro-
qua Wisconsin, on the 4th day Of March,
1899. viz, Ole M. CHOSE, of Stoddard, Wiscon-
quarter OF section 50, township IA, north of
range west. FL. E No. 1897.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tioa of said land. viz. Hans p. Skilldrud,
Farval CHOSE, Thomas Olsen, Ole HalSer-
son, all Of Stoddard, Wisconsin.
JOHN b. FLEMING, Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
First Publication Feb. Sth 1896.
Notice for Publication.

LAND UfFIut AT EAU CLAIRE, Wis.,
Feb. A. 1899.
Notice II hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim and
circuit court, ct viroqua, Wis, on the 18th day
OF March. 1899, viz: James Hall, of Kickapoo
Wisconsin, for the southwest quarter of tn 3
southeast quarter of section 35, township -
north range west. H e. No. 1867.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz: Aaron Glass. Charles Buxton, Charles
Hall, James Clancy, all Of Readstown, Wiscon-
sin. JOHN FLEMING. Register
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

"What is trustf" asks the London
Spectator. "We have the name in Eng
land, but it stands here for a different
thing. In word, q trust is kind of
federation Of joint stock companies for
preventing competition, maintaining
profit and controlling price and output"
Has anybody yet given a clearer,
strsigb.sr definition than that?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
, on all winter goods, same
s--Note prices below.
Underwear Department.

Reg 7sc. mems heavy fleeced undershirts at 45c
81 mems heavy ribbed wool underwear at 7sc
d" " mixed =" at &c
soc. ladies " " cotton fleeced " at 43c
"75c " mixed wool underwear at SIC
One lot Of childrens camel hair underwear to
be sold at prices from SC to 25c, according to SIZE
One lot childrens wool mixed underwear to be
sold at prices from 25c to 45c according to size.
lot boys heeced underwear worth 3oc at "a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
First publication January 25-6
Notice of Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE, Wis.
JANUARY IS. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
q AIMED settler has fled notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the clerk of the circuit court at Viro-
qua, Wisconsin, on the At day of March,
1899 viz, Ransom kellogg. of Sugar Grove,
Wisconsin. for the northeast quarter OF the
north OF range 5 west. H. E. No. 77;O.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of said land, viz: j. II. Ward, @. q. KEEL
logg, Isaac Wallace, Otis Sutherland all of
Sugar Grove, Wisconsin,.
JOHN B. FLEMING. Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Notice Of Judicia! Election.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, -
DEPARTMENT OF starr s.

IN.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Notice is hereby given that at the judicial
elecIlon, 70 be held in the several towns,
warus, villages and election districts OF the
STATE OF Wisconsin. on the first Tuesday OF
April, A. ID. 1899, being the fourth day of said
to-wit:
Justice of the Supreme Court, in the place
OF honorable John b. Cassoday, whose term
OF office will expire OF the frst Monday in
January, A. ID. 1890
:, Justice of the Supreme Court. In place of
honorable Joshua Fri: Dodge appointed TO
MI the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton or honorable .Siias U. Pinney, who was
elected for the full term ending on the frst
MONDAY In January, A. ID. 1901
A Circuit Judge for the Second judicial
circuit, consisting of the co.a,y of Mflwau-
zee, IN the place of Honorable Daniel Fl.
.S whose term of Office will expire on
the nrsI Monday In January, A. ID. 1900.
an addltional Circuit Judge for the Second
Judicial Circuit consisting Of the county OF
M1so1Wa to created by Chapter s77 laws Of
first Monday In January, A. d. 1900
a Circuit Judge for the Thirteenth Ju-
q moa Circuit, consisting OF the counties OF
Dooge Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha.
In the place OF Honorable James J. Dick,
whose term OF Office will expire on the first
monGa.a sy 10 January. A; ID. 1900.
G1rcnit. consisting of the coCntiea OF Ashland,
Bayheld, Iron, Price, sawyer and Taylor. In
the the place ds Of Hon. John X. Parrish, whose
in January, A. ID. 1900
Such Municipal Judges as are required by
law to be elected at this time.
sald election shall be held and conducted,
votes canvassed and returns made in accord
ance with law.
- Given under my hand and off,
SEAL ciai seal. at the capitol, in the city
of February, A. D. 1899.
VIM II. FRoELICH,
Secretary of State.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON ooUN-
I. Don Sherman. clerk OF said county of
vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is true copy of a judicial election notice
served upon me by the secretary of the state
OF Wisconsin and now on file at my Office.
Don SHERMAN, County Clerk
CTATE OF WISCONSIN, VERNON cOUN-
- ty, SIS:
To the Topn and Village Clerks Of the Several
I0Wns and Vii tges of Vernon County:
AT a judicial election to be held In the
several towns, villages, wards and election
districts in this county, On the first Tuesd ay
or April. A. ID. 1899, being the fourth day OF
SAID month, the following officers designated
state are to be elected, to-wit:
A justice of the supreme court, In the place
OF honorable John B. Cassoday, whose term
OF office will expire on the first Monday in
January, A d. 1900.
A justice of the supreme court, In the place
of Honorable Joshua Eric Dodge appointed
ton of Honorable Silas U. Pinney, who was
elected for the full term ending on the first
Monday In January, A. ID. 1902.
Said election to be held and conducted
votes canvassed and returns made according
to law.
Given under my hand and official seal, In
the city Of viroqua, this 9th day of Febru-
DON SH ERMAN, County CLERK.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
COON.

SOUTHERN RIDGE, Feb. 20-These pleasant
days bring pleasure to the ones who enjoy
warm weather but disappointment. to those
Springville, has been paying her parents a
visit The Womens' society will meet at
Mrs. Rudi's next Thursday -. The young
child at Hans Davidson's is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johannes Jorgenson paid a visit
to Larson's. yesterday. The Young Peo-
pies society Will meet at Mr.. ed. Vaugen's
next Wednesday evening. The merry we'd
ding bells viii soon ring again :. Last We'd
nesday evening load OF young people went
to surprise party over to Ole Kolb's on
Lovass ridge -. The Norwegian school Is pro-
crossing finely under the management of Mr..
Kofod. p NJ. Johnson visited his parents,
Sunday Miss Olga Sveum had cutter
ride the other evening. Miss Clara Ander-
son is working at Dr. Storlie's. A crowd o.
Young men paid Sveen Olsen q visit, Sunday.
J Shn Krokom, Torval Erickson, Engual
az :. Joseph Nelson took trip TO La Crosse
on business this morning. BLUE JAY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Two Millions e 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 Toe, 25c, SOC box, cure guaranteed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

There are reports Of terrible losses Of
live stock among the mountains and on
the plains in the west. Some Of the re-
ports may be exaggerated, as for in.
stance, that one half Of the cattle in
Wyoming have died from cold and
hunger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

Seventy nine years ago was the year
without q summer. Frost occurred
every month in the year 1916. Ice
formed q half-inch thick in May. Snow
fell to the depth of three inces in New
York, and also in Massachusetts in June.
Ice was formed of the thickness of a
common window glass throughout New
York on the 9Th day of July. Indian
corn was so frozen that the greater part
was cut in August and dried for fodder,
and the farmers supplied themselves
from the corn produced in 1915 for the
needing in 1917.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Hosiery Department.

Regular CSC ladies black cotton feeced at zoe
Ise. attic
25c. all wool at zoe
:" soc. " " fine cotton fleeced CSC
All misses wooden and cotton ~ coed have re-
duced in proportion to the above items
Regular zoe mems all wool hose at 10 cents
/" 2sc lot misses all wool hose 10 cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

BILLsBORo, Feb. 26th-Hammer Bros. have
about LOCO cords of bolts at their mill. which
Is in full operation saving them into slaves
d. L. Reeve, of Sparta, was transacting
business in our village on Wednesday 80. VIM.
Amberg has purchased the property owned
by A. Wise and will move into the village
about the first of April. Chas. A. Johnson,
of Wood Lake, Neb., who is engaged in the
banking and mercantile business there Is
Quinn has disposed of his barber shop 70
Ralph Smith of Wonewoc. Mr.. Quinn will
move onto the farm. in the spring, now &C.
cupled by Levi klemelt.. IF. L. Pinch made
a business trip TO the northern part of the
state this week. IS. Dixon Of Valley was in
town one day this week purchasing an outfit
to use III his maple grove for Cue manufact-
ure OF maple sugar and syrup. Union SER
vices are to be held in the Congregational
pine Pitch" is billed for the 2Sth, at Opera
hall =. The old maids are to have conven-
ton before long. We notice that the old
patches are looking somewhat elated 49,. We
understand that Emma Boswick who went
to hospital in Chicago for treatment is now
improving very fast. -. Frank Rice and fami-
ly, of Winona, Mimi, arrived here on Satur-
day to visit with his mother and relatives In
Greenwood. The ladies working chapter
were entertained on Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. @. ]. Lind Hon. r. Williams went
baths for rheumatism. :. w. w. Shear, editor
or the Sentry has been sick for the past
week. =. The merchants have their bulletins
out Offering 30 cents per dozen for eggs,
prices unheard of in this section. "A. W.
curry OF Valley, was In town on Tuesday.
Mr., Curry is an enterprising me reliant of
that place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Advantages of Learning a Trade.

eff some one should ask, What is to
bs gained by learning trade? the
answer first suggesting itself would be
to show that skilled worker--an arti-
san or mechanic -earns two, three or
even four times as much wages in the
same number of hours or days as an I'M
skilled laborer-one who does work that
requires no special training" writes
Barton Cheyney in the February Ladies'
Home Journal. 'The services OF q
skilled worker are also in more constant
demand, and while he earns two or three
times as much per hour, he has longer
periods of work and less inforeed idle
ness than has the unskilled laborer
The possession of trade gives COM
torting sense of security and independ-
ence, for one thus skilled is always sure
of comfortable livelihood, and, with
economy, competency for the declin-
ing years of his life, and tesides, he has
various opportunities of engaging in
profitable business for himself. These
advantages are within the reach Of every
bright boy, and obtainable without q
sacrifice. This will be understood when
it is considered that the wages of an
apprentice to trade are about the same
as the wages of lad of the same age
at unskilled forms of labor; consequent
ly the apprentice is making about as
much money as if employed at ordinary
manual labor, besides gaining a trade. F"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

The annual reunion OF the Iron bri.
gads will be held In Milwaukee on Sep.
zember IA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01

Is the news You are looking for in q
home newspaper. II You wans the
nswc, you want to read the newsgetter
that's he CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
Egg EruI- Ton High.

Said a great Congregational preacher
To hen, you're beautiful creature"
The hen upon that, laid two eggs in his hat,
And thus did the hen reward Beecher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
The sunsh,ue Route 70 Califoruia,

Seven days make one week-but il
often takes more to make one strong.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
The Tobacco Conditions.

In view Of The 1attering prices which
Wisconsin growers have been able to
realize from the better grades of the
'9S crop-with the strong probability
that quotations will continue until the
crop is lifted -rothing which the writer
conceives of will prevent the planting
of an enormous tobacco crop the coming
season. No crop since the go has
brought the farmers such satisfactory
money returns and this fact alone is
sufficient inducement for still larger
increase of acreage. 1t would not be
surprising if the '99 crop exceeded 3d.
900 acres and in the opinion of some
this is more tobacco than our state
ought to produce. With an enormous
yield, 100000 cases might be thrown
upon the market another season which
is likely to be more Wisconsin leaf than
the demands of the trade needs. Es-
pecially will this be true il the coming
crop should turn out to be an inferior
one with large proportion of it insult
able for the needs of the domestic man.
ufacturer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-03-01
NEIGHBORING NEWS BUDGET.
uTTTcpnpn

dlkkS6OhU.
,H1LLsBoRo, Feb. IS. = Weather is more
pleasant again. The mercury having got on
the warm side OF zero we hope IL will remain
there. as we 90 not wish to experience any
more extreme. cold weather. -. Mrs M. W.
age, died at the home Of her son, o. 81. Jacobs,
Durand, Illinois, on February eth: aged 81
years; Roger Williams, who was confined
about again. The ladies Of the w. @. I. q.
held a carpet rag social at the residence OF
Mr. McKy, on Monday .ght;, Those present
had an enjoyable time. The b ar. Greek
their mine again. Joe Bezucha and Jim
Luxum went over on Wednesday to super
wise the work; VIM. Conway. ore OF the old
his home on the 10th. The funeral service
was held at the Catholic church at Union
Center. last Sunday, Father Prucha offlciat-
ing. the remains being inferred in the ceme-
terry there, MIR. Conway was born in Clon-
mel, Tipperary county, Ireland. March IA,
1914, coming to America July 4th, IsF and re-
siding in New York until 1854. From there
he moved to Hillsboro. where he has resided
to the time of his death. Mr.. Conway was
highly respected by all his friends and neigh
to mourn his DEATH. The directors OF the
Hilsboro Agriculture and Driving associa-
ton met at the Office OF DR.. Jones, February
10TH and elected their superintendent for
They also adopted the following speed list:
2:40 pace or trot, $3.50; 2:30 pace or trot, 5000;
2:2S trot, 500; 2i23 trot 500; 2:20 pace, 500;
running race, $50; free for all, $500; consola-
ton purse, $780, A motion was carried that
the society join the American trotting ASSOC
citation :. The Congregational aDa United
Brethren churches are holding untol meet
ingS 40 present. Married. BY Court Com
missioner L. Il E. Webster, at his residence,
February IA, Jacob Shaka and Miss Lizzie
Smidt, both of HillsbOro :. "Pine Patch" the
M. w. play, will be presented to the pub
lie at opera hall, February 2sth, by local tai
emit, Miss Emma Baronek, who has been af-
fected with a spinal difficulty for two years,
was taken on Monday night 10 a private hos
pital in Chicago for treatment. The hospital
Is conducted by DIR. Albert Bouffieur. DIR.
L. III. Vernon received word few days ago of
the death of his father. E. ernon, on Jan
uary 5th, at Dunedin, New leland. Insur-
ance Agent, Geo. Phoenis, of Elroy, was in
town on Friday. :; The law firm OF Finctes-
ter & Bates has dissolved. Mr.. Bates will
have charge Of the office here. Mrs. East
man died at the residence of her son, George
Eastman, on Warner Creek, February 9th.
The funeral services were held at Boston
Corners. the remains being inferred in the
cemetery near the church Rev. Decker con-
Quoted the services -. DR.. E. |. Pinch has
purchased house and lot in Madison. He
Will remain here at present, but may locate
there later on. Cur orchestra furnished
| the music for the dance at Dilly on Tuesday
In his office the other day, and but for the
timely entrance of Bert Akin a fire would
have been inevitable. AS 1t was he extin-
guished the lamp which was ablaze an6 kept
it from exploding and In so doing buried his
hands quite badly ~.