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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
NEIGHBORING NEWS Budget.
WHIrRaTnwn

RocKToN, Feb. lion account Of cold
weather the correspondent was unable to
eter registered 40 below zero last Friday
Everybody Is ENJOYING the pleasant wealth d.
that follows the cold. The people OF the
village were again excited by afire. Thursda
~ ening last, west of here. Upon investiga-
tion 1t was found that the dwelling of Dan
North. two miles north of here was burning
Some of the household goods. 200 bushels of
potatoes, a number of bee stands some vaiu-
able papers and 81 In money burned. :. MIR.
he ID, OF Milwaukee, Is visiting with Hon.
Van S.s Bennett. :. Sherman McVey and his
sister Agnes made q trip to Union Center
last Saturday to visit their grandmother,
time. They returned home Sunday. :. The
entertainment given In Adlers hall by Prof
Cooley, Friday evening, was well attended,
and many favorable reports are being heard
IA fire was seen In the direction OF jug
creek last Saturday evening. The people OF
this place. remembering the service rendered
by jug creek people at the fire here, went
over TO see what 1t was. 1t was found to be
q burning cree. "a number of our young
people attended the entertainment given at
Valley by Prof. Cooley, Monday evening. !.
Among them were Jim Potts and Edward
Selbach Low Hansen and Wm. Ayers have
returned FROM the north. Sherman and Nc
Pherson McVey have received the insur-
ance for goods burned in the store. They ex-
pect TO build new store in the near future.
Sheriff Erickson was In town last Tuesday.
There has been no school In the upper de-
partment today on account of the sickness Of
abr. Lomoards mother. School closed in the
lower department. today with good reports
for Miss Brewer, teacher. Married: AT the
residence of and by Clifford Brokaw, justice
of the peace, Jan. 30, Mr.. ChaS. Cowee To Miss
Hattie Widmer, both Of Whitestown. They
Sunday school at the school house every SUN
DAY afternoon. Mr.. Hansen and family are
NEwsBoY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
We will continue our sales all winter goods same
as for last few weeks--Note prices below.
DRESS GOODS DEPT Underwear DEPARTMENT

Lot o6--s pcs figured brillantine, reg 4oc, 25e yd
900 !" all wool figured boucle 90 soc, CSC yd
"s7sa :. /" "45c, 2oc yd
1864" " flannel "65c, 43c yd
"soo 2" &" j." "65c. 39c yd
"11 ;" fancy Boucle regular 81, size yd
"rs a" novelty " soc, 39c yd
"ss :" all wool flannel q 2oc, 22c yd
o half fig. brilliantine reg CSC, ISHc
2r " henrietta, shop worn, I5c-oc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22

One mans fault is another mans les
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22

shoe, com toe -----.--.--..--. I49
Reg. 81 misses bright grain button shoe ooc
Regular 2.o8 mems Russian calf tan shoes
points at. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SO
Regular 4. 90 mems French calf tan shoes
Regular 500 smen OK blood, genuine
Kangaroo shoes points, at.--. 3.
Regular 90 mems tan Russian calf sho es
coin toe. at. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2.o8
Regular d. 90 mems tan vici kid shoes coin
'oe dt- ------------ 3 %
Reg. 2.5o mems Buffalo calf, points, at ISo
Reg. I.75 mems satin calf, points at. IL
Reg. 30 mems Satin calf, wide tee at. - I20
Regular 800 mems congress calf skies and
tens only at. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. I.20
Regular 8. rs mems con and lace kangroo
plane toe, fves, SKIES and sevens only 90
Reg. 2.5o mems Dongola con. plane toe
los and lis only. Observation-Disclosures. LAO
Reg 400 mems Don. congress ard balls 2.75
Reg. I.75 boys kangaroo calf points, I.2o
Reg. 1 90 boys satin calf coin toe at. I.2o
Reg. 200 boys dongola kid, points at. I.49
Reg. I.65 boys congress wide toe. $1,000 I.25
Reg. 2.25 boys cong. kangaroo, wide toe 90
Reg. $50 boys dongola kid wide toe. 100
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
VI IL oman, Nsoio
MILLER g. WOLFE, Plaintiffs Attorneys.

The above sale % herewith adjourned to FRI
day, February oath, A, D. 1899. at the SAME time
and place. o. r. SKAAH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22

All ladies and misses capes and jackets sold
at &c 20 s3I per cent discount
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
Grocery Department.

20 lbs new California prunes for------....$I
II bars Calumet family soap. .25c
Is lbs graduated sugar for. Observation-Disclosures
Large bottle fancy olives for. -25c
Batavian mince meat per package. ...-.-----oc
Seeded raisins per package. &c
Fancy white clover comb honey per b. I2Hc
Best quality of oyster crackers per h. SC
Many valuable presents given away with
Armours Light House soap. Ask for catalogue
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
ORDINANCE NO. A.

The following ordinance was introduced by
the city council February 10, 1899, and laid
over until March 90 1899:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
v!R00UA DEPARTMENT STORE.
WE LINDEMANN & COMPANY.
SALES
L SALES I 4

-Wwnof for tlfuther notice
will
ifm
Notehe 1Duc below
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
Clothing Department.

$50 mems black all wool Kersey overcoat ZOO
1850 Kersey extra fine 4" 900
$50 "gray mixed Irish Frize " " 40
100 I" black all wool /" listers at 900
1000 q" g at 8. 80
3.75 boys e " at 800
I.8s ehildrens REFER overcoats at Las.
$50 at 100.
Bows and childs lone overcoats at 81 TO ? Dr.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22
Beaver ShaWls Dept.

Badger state all wool blanket
36x36 5 Badger state " head
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-22

EXAMINATION OF GRADUATION FROM THE
COMMON SCHOOLS WILL BE HELD FEB
RUARY "a AND %, AT THE FOLLOWING
NAMED PLACES AVID IN CHARGE OF THE
FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
MICHIGAN ITEMS.
MATTERS WHICH WILL BE OF INTER-
EST TO OUR OWN PEOPLE.

Important happenings of the Past Few
Days Reported by Telegraph Michigan
News Selected with Care and with u Pur-
pose of Pleasing Our Readers.
Lansing, Mich, March 10.-The Pin
gree-Atkinson bill providing for taxa
ton of railroad, express, telegraph and
telephone property passed its final stage
in the house yesterday. That body con-
cured in all the amendments to the
bill made by the senate. There were no
dissenting votes upon the question OF
concurrence, and the bill now goes to
Governor Pingree for signature.
The bill as finally enacted repeats
former acts, under which railroads were
taxed in proportion to their gross earn
ings; provides for the appointment by
the governor, with consent of the SEN
ate, of board of assessors, the MEM
bers of which shall have access to all
accounts of the companies to whom 1t
applies, and who shall assess these COM
panies properly at the average rate OF
state, county and municipal taxes upon
all property within the state.
Various features Of the act will doubt
less be tested In the supreme court
The enactment of the bill is considered
a triumph for Governor Pingree.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Railway TrafIic Blocked.

Detroit, March 1S.-Nearly all points
in the upper peninsula Of Michigan re-
port railway traffic completely blocked
by snow storms.
A special to The Tribune from Bes-
semer. Mich. says: The heaviest snow
storm in the history Of the snow belt
is prevailing. For forty-eight hours all
trains have been showed in at different
places. All streets are blocked with
banks Of snow from four to eight feet
deep This with former storms will
make q total fall Of snow about eight to
twelve feet on an average. In some
places the drifts are from the top OF
one roof to the other. Telegraph wires
are down and all communications are
by private lines. Another Tribune spe-
cial from Houghton says: A bowling
blizzard for the past twenty-four hours
has tied up everything. All trains are
cancelled and no railroad communica-
ton with the east has. been had since
Saturday. Snow drifts eight feet high
are in the streets. Calumet reports
the streets completely blockaded and
in places the drifts cover the first story
Of some of the business places. Joseph
wilmer, trammer in the Tamarack
mine, while coming from work Satur-
day night was overcome by the storm
and was found dead yesterday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Tea by Courtesy.

Every one Is aware that much of the
tea We drink Is tea in name only, so
much is it adulterated. But there are
many beverages called teas which are
not fraudulent manufactures, though
they are called by the name of the
delicious Chinese leaves. In Mauritius,
for example. they make tea of the
leaves Of an orchid.
In Peru, they drink mate, a tea made
from native species Of holly.
The Abyssinians make tea from the
leaves of the catha edulis, which has
such stimulating qualities that to chew
a single leaf will produce all the effects
of a strong cup of coffee. 1t is most
valuable to travellers.
The Tasmanians are said to be tho
lucky owners Of no fewer than 100
kinds Of leaves from which tea can be
made, while the Tonkinese have tea
from berries. leaves, woods and barks
Of trees.
In Sumatra coffee leaves are put in
the teapot and the result is said to be
excellent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Queer Reading for the Master.

At dinner the other evening, Mr..
Weldon, head-master of Harrow, the
noted English school, told good story.
"In order" he said, that I might DO
enabled to deal with the subject Of
healthy and unhealthy literature, there
was sent down to me large selection Of
unhealthy literature. 1t contained
biographies of criminals, stories Of prize
fights, and sensational accounts Of
school life, etc. When this parcel came
/ was starting on visit to the parent
of Harrow boy, and I put a good Sc
lection of stories in my portmanteau.
reached the house shortly before din
ner time, and on entering my bedroom
I discovered that the servant had I'M
packed my pormanteau, and was gaz-
ing with an appearance Of surprise on
the literature which he thought / had
provided for my private use In the
watches of the night"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17

And Then Burned What Remained I'm the
Stove-Becker's Con fession.

And Then Burned What Remarked I'm the
stove-Becker's Confession.
Chicago, March 15.-August A. Becker,
the sausagemaker who has been under
arrest for four weeks on a charge Of
numbering his wife, made full con-
fession last night. He said that he cut
his wife to pieces, boiled the corpse
and burned the remains In a stove.
Becker when first arrested admitted
killing his wife, but declared he pushed
her off the Randolph street viaduct
into the lake, and that she was
drowned. The police have never placed
any reliance in the drowning con- ession.
The finding of a portion OF human
lung three days ago in Beckers barn
put strength in their theory and late
last night they induced Becker to con-
fess.
In his confession Becker said he had
killed his wife by striking her on the
head with a Ratchet in the kitchen of
his home. He then cut the body to
pieces and boiled it in large kettle.
When nothing was left that resembled
a human body he took what remained
and burned it in a red-hot stove. The
bones which would not burn he buried
serts that the crime was not premedi-
tate, but that he quarreled with his
wife and killed her in the heat of
passion. He says that the piece Of lung
was not part of his wife.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
SMALLPOX IN MICHIGAN.
Situation at Benton Harbor IL Serious
Disease Is Spreading.

Situation at Benton Harbor Is Serious
Disease Is Spreading.
st. Joseph, Mich, March IA. - The
smallpox situation in this county Is be-
coming serious. The first case developed
about two weeks ago in the rag-pick-
ers' room in the paper mill at Water
vliet. A roommate of the girl first
stricken, Miss Carrie Jordan, came to
Benton Harbor and visited the family
Of Mr.. Edgecumbe, a brother of DR..
George ]. Edgecumbe, principal Of the
Benton Harbor college. A son Of Edge
cumbe Is now down with the pest and
the house Is quarantined. The Jordan
girl. after a brief stay with the Edge
cumbes, went to a relatives house in
the country east Of Benton Harbor and
Is now sick with the disease.
The authorities Of Benton Harbor
used every device to suppress news Of
the presence Of the pest in the city,
and as a result the disease has spread
and the cases of exposure are multiply
ing rapidly. Saturday the health au-
thorities finally admitted the prevalence
Of the disease. st. Joseph Is up In arms
because a woman fresh from an infected
source in Benton Harbor was sent here
by the Benton Harbor authorities, and
It is feared she has spread the disease
in this city Citizens are extremely bit-
ter over the conduct Of Benton Harbor
authorities
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
FOUR MINERS ARE DEAD.
Two More Believed to Have Been Kille
and Several Injured.

Two More Believed to Have Been Killed,
and Several Injured.
Creole, Colo. March 11.-An explosion
of several hundred pounds of powder
occurred in tunnel No. of the Commo-
dore mine, creating great havoc and
killing at least four miners The names
of the dead so far found are: Albert
Watson. Frank ]. Hees. John Srna- 1t
is certain that one other miner (name
not yet ascertained) was killed, and it
is believed that the dead number six
and that there are several others seri-
ously injured.
The bodies Of the three men found
were horribly mangled. and the only
way in which they could be recognized
was by their clothes. Watson's head
and face were almost entirely blown
off, right foot entirely torn off and his
right arm at the shoulder, and his entire
body was badly mutilated. Srna's head
was torn off with a part of the neck,
and both arms and legs were dismem-
bered
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
The Siamese bridegroom.

Every Siamese girl who reaches q
certain age without marrying is tick
eted and labeled and placed in privi-
legged class, under the special care Of
the king, who binds himself to find a
husband for them all. His method 10
delightfully."- simple. A prisoner in any
of the Siamese jails may gain his par
don and release by marrying one Of the
ineligible class. Whether he is already
married or not is not of great conse-
quence, for In Siam 1t Is not necessary
to draw the line at one wife.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
New Lake Steamboat Line.

Detroit, March 1.-THE Free Press
says that a new line of steamers from
Detroit to Buffalo is being projected by
E. A. Davis of this city. The company
is to be capitalized at $1,000 900, Of
which 100000 is already subscribed.
The projectors assert that the company
will have two 425-foot steamers capable
Of making the trip from Detroit to
Buffalo in eleven hours without a stop.
1t is expected to have the line in oper-
alton by the end of the present sum-
mer,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

State OF Michigan, County of Shiawassee, SIS
In the matter of the Estate Of Charles II.
Novess deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that In pursuance and
by virtue of an order granted to the under
signed, as administrator of the estate of said
deceased by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of
Probate In and for said county, on the Sd day of
January, A. d.. 1899 there will be sold at public
vendue, to the highest bidder, at the front door
OF John s. Haggarts store, In the city OF Owes
so, in said county, on Saturday, the fst day OF
April, A. D.. 1899, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
OF said day all right, title, and interest of said
estate in and TO the following described lands
and premises, situated in the city of Owosso,
county OF Shiawassee. State OF Michigan, TO.
wit: piece of land on lot thirteen U3) Of
block twelve (l2) Of A. L. q b. o. williams ad.
dltion to the city of Owosso, further described
Recommending at point four az feet north OF
the southwest corner of said lot, thence north
thirty one (3D feet, thence east six (6) rods,
thence south thirty one (sl) feet, thence west
SIX (6) rods to place of beginning.
Dated, February 10, A. D., 1899
j. s. HAGGART,
Administrator OF the Estate of Charles II.
Novess, deceased.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
HUNDREDS OF THEM.

But There is Material Difference When
They Live in Owosso.
There are great many of them.
Every paper has its share.
Statement from far away places.
Statements hard to believe, harder to
prove
What people say In Maine.
Public expression from California.
Ort-times good Endorsement there.
But OF little service here at home.
Owosso people want local proof.
The say ings of neghbOrs, friends, citizens.
Home Endorsements count
1t dlsaims the skeptic; is beyond dispute
This Is the backing that stands behind ev
cry box OF DOans Kidney Pills; here il a
case OF it,
Mrs. Fred Morton, of 731 w. Main st a.,
says: When cleaning house in the spring OF
1897, must have strained myself or caught
cold for ever since l have been troubled
with my kidneys ! suffered from constant,
heavy aching pair through my loins and #
i attempted to stOOp had sharp earting
twinges through my back so that l could
hardly straighten up again AT different times
used medicines but they did me no good
When saw DOan's Kidney Pills so highly
recommended l concluded to try them and
wenl to johnson & Henderson, drug store,
got box and began taking them. l had
USED but a few doses when felt better anC
l continued 10 improve steadily until was
thoroughly cured can recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to anyone troubled similarly
to what was"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers Price so cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn CO., Buffalo, N. Y. Sole agents
for the U. s. Remember the name Doan's
and take no substitute.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Political Parties In the Senate.

Washington, March H.-By the cleo
ton of Monroe L. Hayward (Rep.) to
succeed Senator Allen in Nebraska the
makeup of the membership of the next
United States senate is completed with
the exception Of five vacancies still ex-
listing. In the case Of four Of these va
cancies-viz.: from Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Utah and California. Delaware
and Utah have adjourned without elect
ing senators, and Pennsylvania and Cal
ifornia are deadlocked, and in one,
Florida, the legislature to elect q sena-
tor does not meet until April.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Mako. N Medical D,scoverv.

Ann Arbor Mich, March 15.-Dr. G..
Carl Huber, assistant professor of an
atomy and director of the historical
laboratory at the University of Michi-
gan, has just discovered that, contrary
to the belief of the best psychologists of
the world, the blood vessels of the brain
are controlled by nerves. DR.. Huber has
demonstrated this and in the March
number of the Journal of Comparative
Neurology will publish the results of his
extensive research
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
THE WOMAN OF TACT.
The Numerous Ways in which she Makes
Herself Loved.

The Numerous Ways in which she Makes
Herself Loved.
She had been talking pleasantly to
two or three women. She had made
her good-byes all cheerful and bright,
and, after she had disappeared. one
woman turned to another and said In
. tone that was scofing: "She 10 a
thorough woman of tact" Now. In
this case. the woman who had said
none but pleasant words, who, by
bright story, had prevented the discus
sion OF petty scandal, was a woman
who was as brave-hearted as any that
ever lived. and who bore, not only her
own. but the burdens Of a good many
other people, yet she saw no reason
why she should inflict her troubles on
her friends. or why she should not be
In its best sense a woman Of tact.
A woman of tact Is. one who feels
that the story told to hurt your feel
ings is essentially bad form, and in
considerate of the feelings OF others.
A woman OF tact is the one who II
courteous to old people, who laughs
with the young, and who makes her
self agreeable to all women In all con-
ditions Of life.
A woman OF tact Is one who makes
her good-morning pleasant greeting,
her visit bright spot in the day, and
her goodbye hope that she may come
again.
A woman OF tact is one who does
not gauge people by their clothes, or
their riches, but who condemns bad
manners.
A woman of tact is one who Is cour-
teous under all circumstances and In
every condition in which she may be
placed. She is the woman who can re-
ceive the unwelcome guest with smile
SO bright and handshake so cordial,
that In trying to make the welcome
seem real 1t becomes so. A woman of
tact Is one whose love for humanity Is
second only in her life's devotion, and
whose watchword Is unselfshness in
thought and action. BY making self
last 1t finally becomes natural to have
1t 80.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Monument to LaSalIe.

Niles, Mich, March 15.-Robert Myler,
of South Bend, Ind, has donated two
acres of land to the Northern Indiana
and Southern Michigan Historical So
ciety for a site for the monument to be
erected in honor of Chevalier De La
Sale. the explorer. The plat Is one Of
the most picturesque spots on the St.
Joseph river, and is the site where La
Sale landed, over 200 years ago, on his
voyage up the river, and established a
post. 1t is proposed to make the tract
a fine park. Subscriptions are being
taken to purchase fine monument
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17

out in the curtain at the back. which
should be lined with a plain color.
The looping Is done by drawing the full
ness through brass curtain rings. the
last on either side being finished with
an ornament such as a Japanese fan,
or any other effective bit of color. Piled
up with cushions this makes a charm.
ing piece of furniture.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Delaware Fails to Elect.

Dover, Del. March 14.-After one OF
the most exciting scenes that has ever
been witnessed in the general assem-
bly, of this state the session Of 1893
ended at 3:06 p. m. yesterday without
electing United States senator to sue
coed Hon. George Gray. 1t Is the first
time in the history of the state. that
there is an unquestioned senatorial va
canCv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Dancing Approved OF.

In the earlier ages dancing was advo-
Gated as cure for sickness. Lycurgus
brought back from India and Egypt to
Lacedemonia notions of medico-relig-
ious dances and enacted that the Spar
tan youth should be brought up grace
fully and symmetrically. In Greece
Socrates commended dancing with a
view to educating the mind and body,
for he looked on it as a health giving
device
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17

Ishpeming, Mich, March 4.-At q
mass-meeting of miners Thomas H
Roberts, member of the state board
of arbitration, who was authorized to
consult mine officials in the interest Of
workmen relative to an advance in'poy
reported that the raise granted March
was all the companies could possibly
give at this time. After a long dis
cussion the men decided not to strike.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Making n Cornar Sofa.

With little expense pretty corner
sofa may be made for sitting or draw
ing-room. The platform. one foot in
height, may be made by any amateur
carpenter. Upon this is fitted a mat
tress or cushion, which may then be
covered as deliberately or as simply as
desired, the same scheme being carried
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Might BE Adopted Here

There are curious customs in some
parts of the Middle Empire, as China
Is called. Young girls who are mar
riageable wear their hair in long plat
down their back, while in this red
ribbon is interviewer. This can only
be worn by one who is unmarried and
is not bound by marriage engagements.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-17
Sold Under ForecIosure.

st. Louis, March 15.-Under the fore
closure of a deed of trust Sheriff Pohl-
mann has sold at public auction the
Sportsmans park and club, including
the franchise held by the St. Louis
Browns, to r. A. Gruner prominent
lumber dealer here and one Of the clubs
directors, for $4,000. 1t Is not known
whom ba renreSents