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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
SHE THANKS GOD.
Gratitude of a Woman Recovered from
suffering. The Agency Employed TO
Bring About the Change Declared to
be "a Blessed Thing"

BosToN, N. Y, Feb. 49, Terrible
backache and sleepless nights rendered
life almost uncomfortable for Mrs. Philip
Weber of this place. The good woman,
however, found cure, and she praises
God for deliverance from her awful stuff
ering. Mrs. Weber says: "T must say
this much. Dodd's Kidney Pills have
been blessed thing to me. L have NO
more backaehe and rest good nights,
which thank. God for"
Thousands of men and women are
suffering untold agony with perfect
remedy in sight. The medicines they
have tried have al failed, and the
sufferers have resigned themselves to a
cruel fate. To ell such we say don't
give up. Dodd's Kidney Pills will cure
you, if you will use them. hey are the
only sure remedy for backache, rheuma-
tism, female weakness, dropsy, diabetes,
he art disease, gravel, stone in the blad-
der, and all diseases arising from dis
ordered kidneys. Dodd's Ki1dey Pills
are sold by druggists at so cents a box,
or six boxes for 50 so. Sent by mail on
receipt of price by Dodd's Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
NEIGHBORING NEWS BUDGET.
HARM0Ny


NEWTON, Feb. 10.-My letter of last
week did not come for the reason my
ink bottle registered so Q, and my pen
was so cold it was stiff On Wednesday
evening all Of our young people who
could, took pleasure trip up to a
"Hobson kissing party" ami spent an
enjoyable evening. Worst of all Hob
son backed out, but Miss Lull claims
she caught Sampson" DIR. and
Mrs. A. j. Dake spent part of last week
IN Newton before returning to their
Woodstock home. The funeral of Will
lam Struthers was held in the Union
church. Tuesday, at 1890. Mr.. Potts
conducted the service. Oscar jacobson
aas hired to proprietor of the Wisconsin
house, OF La Crosse, for one year, as
hostler. Milton Powell, an old-time res
ident Of this place, has sold his farm,
two miles north of here, to liver Olson,
for $4,000. Reuben Mcclure, of EN-
metsburg, Iowa, spent part of last week
in this place visiting his brother in law,
s. A. Noble. Oscar Gauper has sold his
stock of shoes and dry goods to L. O.
Goldberg, Pearl street broker of La
Crosse. The goods were Immediately
taken away, thus leaving the groceries
and postoffice to Peter Oakrust. Re-
vival meetings were commenced in Ro-
nance M. E. church, but were con-
cluded, Tuesday morning, on account of
cold weather. Jeremiah Brown, famil-
iarly known as "Uncle jerry to us all,
passed away, after a protracted illness,
Monday night. Funeral services were
held ia the Newton nj. e. church, Thurs
day. Rev. Peckham, assisted by Pas
tors Chambers and Potter, conducted
the service. The remains were taken to
Chaseburg for interment Quarterly
meetings were held in Romance NJ E.
church, Wednesday, by Revs. Goodsell,
| Chambers and Smith. Merrill Brothers,
OF Dubuque, had representative in
this vicinity in the interest of new
store and purchase of the grist mill. A
new engine would be placed in the mill.
~. N. Olson recently purchased OF
Isaac Smith 40 acres of timber land,
near his farm. The much talked of cave
| Ao1A "hAc PinOO woc lcCcuOiy eAplUESu
for ten days by expert miners and pros
pectors, under management of Ford &
Richards, of Galena, Illinois, in search
OF lead. After hard hunt the thing
was given up as hopeless, no lead being
found. Indian guides accompanied
them, here and at Retreat. Another
party, from Prairie du Chen. also spent
three days, recently, in this valley, but
found no trace of lead The roller mills
have been idle for number of days on
account of lowness of the water, but ex
pect to run soon. Ed. Aliens feed mills
are kept constantly running to keep up
with the custom. Andrew Urness has
removed from La Crosse to Viroqua, re-
Gently e. o. Patterson, who is suffer
ing from gangrene and blood poison, is
getting no better. His children are
nearly all here. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Burcham came over from Kickapoo and
spent few days at their old home.
The infant child Of Eugene Kish has
been very low. Medical aid was sum-
noned from Viroqua. s.. W. Moore re-
Gently sold another lot fattened cat
tie 10 Viroqua markets. About all we
hear nowadays is "froze your face"
GoRDY.
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Notice Of Change in Pa. tnership.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
~ co-partner hip heretofore existing pc
tween the late Elmer II. Craig and John Is q.
Schreiner Fand sine Ike ileath Of SAID r. IL.
Craig conducted by his executor has been
dissolved and the busn ssS. stock, trade ana
] scbreiuer and Andrew Johnson, who VIII con
+; duct the business under the firm name and
styIe of Andrew johnson 81 Co, the new hrm
becoming liable for ali Indebtedness and 10
whom All accounts I'D debts due to - G cid
firm must b. pad
Dated Vi,oqaa Wis. January 3Oth, 1893.
r. II. CRAIG 4 Co.
ANDREW J. JOHNSON & Go.
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WHITEsTOWN

ONTARIO, Feb. 11.-Jee whiz!-50 :
below zero. Grippe is giving place to
this long and tedious blizzard. The
Kickapoo river is frozen over with ice
four feet thick. There is not water
enough to run the grist mill, and the
engine at the saw mill is crippled, SO
both are standing idle. Samuel Wood
ard, whose house burned last week, re-
ports that the $3.50 insurance thereon is
lost; was transferred but was not sent
to the company until after the house
was destroyed. All feel sorry for Sam
my, for that was all the house he had.
Travelling man r. A. Russell visits
our burg now every two weeks. VIM.
M, Combs takes the mail to Norwalk in
the forenoon and Harris in the after
noon. Prof. Stackmsn has been taking
care of Mr.. LaGrippe this week, and
there has been no school in the upper
department. Our heating arrangement
in the new school, house is humbug,
the two lady teachers and their pupils
have been obliged to go to the furnace
below to warm; sometimes there were no
Rotations in the afternoon. Why not
get stoves at once?. H. Ell. Stedman,
our insurance agent, has written up six
applications for our citizens since the
Woodland fire. That's right; sll should
insure The W. r. @. Aid met with
Mrs. Hattie Stedmsn last Saturday
afternoon. All report fine time and
good supper. The q. B. Aid met with
Mrs. Mendel on the evening of Febru
sry 9th. The awful cold wave spoiled
the attendance. Rev. Richards was sub
poenssd to Jefferson county this week
AZ witness in law suit. The pastors
wife lie good Sunday school superin-
dent. She presides in the q. B. San
dsy school. There we're 81 il attend
snce last Sunday; collection, 81 cents.
The u. B. Wisconsin annual confer
ence will be held here in October next.
Mr.. Manning, in company with an
other official of the X. V. l. N. railroad,
was here this week asking aid. and re-
ported that the Illinois Central has
command Of the road and that it vii
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HAMBURG.

CHAsEBURa, Feb 13.-Mr. Bennett
is at present employed in the Pomeroy
mill. Oscar Pomeroy is on the sick list
The infant child of Adolph Bllskie
was buried here last Wednesday Cold
weather has 80 far affected the water
power of the Newton mill that people in
that vicinity come here for their grind
ing. Mrs. Jerome Favor, of Springville,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs
Moe. Jerry Brown, of Newton, who
died last Monday, was buried here last
Thursday Wellington Kish, of Genoa,
who has been in our village for some
time receiving medical treatment from
DR.. Moe, is greatly improved and has
returned home. Mr.. r. B. Hoyt was
called to Viroqus to see her mother,
Mrs. Gary, who is seriously i'll.
CHAsEBURGITE.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTES
And Examination
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
NIRnnIrA WIS Enh II 1901

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, !
NIROQUA, WIS, Feb. IS, 1899. {
A teachers institute will be held in the
high school building at Viroqua, March 9th to
10th, and in the high school building at Hills
boro. March 18th, 14th and 18th 1899. The
Virouua institute viii be conducted by Prof
A. j. Hutton, of the Whitewater Normal
School: Prof J. w. Livingston, of the Stevens
Point Normal School, and Principal w. W.
Williams, of the Viroqua City Schools The
Hillsboro Institute will be conducted by Prof
A. J. Hutton and Principal A f Elmegreen.
Let every teacher attend one of these insti-
tuteS.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
The spring series OF public examinations
will be held as follows:
". Friday and Saturday, March
FAit"3tA - / 10th and 18th.
rr,--. Wednesday md Thursday,
hlLLsboho' March 18th a ~ 18th.
ONTARIO. nh ana 1Sfh
rr, Monday and Tuesday. March
LA I Af''th Goth and 2lst
p,,.-,a,,.,- Wednesday and Thursday.
nhApsNohN March 22d and 23d
m, Como Monday and Tuesday, March
LIE NoiV;' 9th and 18th.
Special examinations will not be grant0d d,
except strictly in compliance 10 law. ESee
new school law, PIP GO and IS Examinations
will begin at Ontario. Readstown and De So
to, at 10 a. m, the first day, and at all places
at o'clock of the second day.
HENRY l.. GARDNER,
County Superintendent,
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Special Linen Sale.

We will offer for one week only, all our
Table Linens at special sale prices that
will be profitable to any purchaser in
this line, which enables them to buy at
wholesale prices and in some instances
less. They are all new and desirable
patterns and at regular prices lees than
any offer in The city.
Reg IS. piece half bleache1 table linen %
Reg so, piece ble&ched German table
Unen... ....... see. ......-s. III
Reg. IS. 2 pieces bleached German table
linen ~
Reg. IS, piece UT hleached Irish table
linen. Best wearing on the market, 40
Reg. rs, pieces bleached German table
un6n.... ...... o.
Reg. 100, pieces unbleached German
table linen. 72 inches. ......,.......... Sc
Reg 100, pieces bleached German table
linen. so inches. ..............-...::. 50
Reg. LILO, piece bleached German table
linen, So inches. ................... SO
Reg. i.39. spieces bleached German table
linen. ~ inches. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l IL
W T,TrprHANg q 10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
First publicatio January 4th, 1897
Notice of Foreclosure Sale.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT,
- Vernon County, IS.
Il. p. Proctor, as trus.ec of the estate of
Owen McEntee, deceased, plaintiff, against
Lyman Kyser and Juliettau Kyser, defend
ants,
BY virtue of a Judgment of foreclosure and
sale rendered in the above entitled action on
the 3lst day of December, 1897 will expose
for sale and sell the mortgaged premises
the 18th day of February, 1899, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at the Office of II. p. Proctor,
in the city of Viroqua, Wisconsin, namely:
The southeast quarter of the southeast quar-
ter of section %, the east half of the north
west quarter and the northwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of section 26, and the
of section q, all in township IL, range west
situated in Vernon county, Wisconsin.
Dated this I'd day of January 1899.
@. J. SMITH, Referee.
H p. PROCTOR, Plaintiffs Attorney.
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'irst publication Jannary 4, 1897
Nofica oF fecEoSure Sale

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT
- Vernon Comfy, S.
Nicholas Sem, plaintiff, against George W.
Churchill, -- Churchill and Maria Boggs, de-
PENDANTS.
By virtue of judgement Of foreclosure and
sale rendered in TIE above entitled action on the
31st day of Decembcr, 1897, 1 shall expose for
sale and sell at public ction on the 18th day of
February 1899. at 10 o. Jck in the fore noon. at
the Office of ii. 2, Proctor in the city Of Viro-
qua, Wisconsin, the mortgGget premises de-
scTibed in said Judgment as follows, to-wit: Part
of the southwest quarter of the south vest quar-
ter. commencing at the northwest corner thereof
running thence south on section line % rods,
thence south go degrees east IS rodr thence
north II and one-half degrees, east So rods;
thence west so rods to beginning, thirte, I13h
acres !, and the southeast quarter OF the south
west quarter of section u, and the northeast
qHa- of the northwest quarter Of section 81, all
in township -, range 3, 90 acres mort less, ex
cept square piece of ave acres in northeast cor
ner o. so7theast q1arter of southwest quarter of
section 27; also except another piece from said
forty of acres, begfnnlcg at northwest corner,
thence east 81 rods. south II rods. northwesterly
81 rods, north rods to beginning. situated in the
COUNT of Vernon, state of Wisconsin.
Date6. January ID, 1899. G. j. SMITH
e. PROCTOR, Plaintiffs Atty. Referee.
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Equal to Readstown Dynamite Case

In Eau Claire county, few days ago,
The Owen Lumber company's black
smith shop was blown to pieces by an
explosion which startled the entire
neighborhood. The worknen who we're
about to blast for roundhouse, had
taken their frozen dynamite into the
woodshop to warm it up, and the ex-
piosion was the result. Eight men we're
IN the shop, bat ell marvelousiy escaped
The structure was literally blown away,
leaving the men standing in the open air
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
First publication, Jan. 25-5
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS,
A 1all

LAND UFFIUE AT EAU OIlAIHft " ~ 7
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 De-
fore the clerk OF the circuit court. at F1ro-
qua Wisconsin, ON the 4th day of March,
1899, viz. Ole NJ. CHOSE of Stoddard, Wiscon-
SIM for the southwest quarter OF northwest
quarter of section IS, township IA, north Of
range west, II. E No. 1897.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
zion of said land. viz, Hans T. SkIlldrud,
Farval Chose Thomas Olsen, Ole Halyer-
son, all Of Stoddard, Wisconsin.
JOHN b. FLEMING, Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
The following, regarding the Col
umbian comedy company, is from The
Lacrosse Daily Press:

STANDING room only" sign was out early at
the theatre last night and the magnet which
was the means of drawing more than enough
Colpmbian Comedy COMPANY Which is max Ak
ing US its fourth visit on this occasion. The
personnel OF this organization has changed
throughout in acting forces since last seen
here only Major Newell. the manager remain
ing, but the attractions have all been for the
better. for the show is now stronger than ever.
Last nights bill was Sierra" no small feat
Hazel and Bay Florence Hugh Morrison and
others and it was beyond question the best
show ever given In La Crosse. Tonight these
clever people will put on THE Squire" with
an entirely new lot OF specialties and the
large sale OF tickets foreshadows another big
hOuga.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
First Publication Feb. sth. 1896.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE, Wis,


LAND OFFICE At EAU CLAIEE, Wis,
Feb. 4, 1899.
Notice lie hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before clerk Of
circuit court, st Viroqua, Wis. on the 18th day
Of March, 1899, viz James Hall, Of Kekapoo
Wisconsin, for the southwest quarter Of the
southeast quarter OF section %, township II
north range west, II K No. 1861.
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, al Of Readstown. wi soon
sin. JOHN FLEMING, Register,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

State Senator bennett, of 4hsboygsn,
10 favorsbly mentioned by the press Of
the lake shore section for the republican
nomination for governor. Just little
cool to talk politics, but none to early
to say that Senator bennett would make
an available candidate and be q most
creditable executive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

The greatest dsnger from Ia grippe is
Of its resulting in pneumonia. Treason
able care is used, however, and Chamber
lsln's Cough Remedy taken, all danger
will be avoided. Among the tens Of
thousands who have used this remedy
for 10 grippe We have yet to learn of 9
single case having resulted in pneumonia
which shows conclusivsly that this rem
sdy is q certain preventive Of that dan
gsrous disease. 1t will cure Ia grippe
In less time than any other treatment.
It 10 pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by S. j. johnson b o., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
First publication January 25-6
Notice OF Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS.
JANUARY IS. 1899
Notice Is hereby given thai the following
n AIMED settler has iled notics of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of his
claim and that said proof viii be nc ade be
fore the clerk of the circuit court " Niro-
fsgg viz, Ransom Kellogg, OF Sugar Grove,
Wisconsin, for the northeast quarter Of the
northeast quarter of section ID, township ii,
north Of range west. Fl. Z. No. 77s0.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultfya-
ton of said land, viz: j. d. 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, 1899-02-15
AN Honest Medicine for La grippe.

An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.
George w. Watt South Gardiner,
Me-, says: II have the worst cough,
cold, chills and grip and have taken lots
OF trash Of no account but profit to the
vendor. Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy
is the only thing that has done any good
whatever. I have used one 50-cent
bottle and the ohills, cold and grip have
all left me. I congratulate the manu-
facturers OF an honest medicine" For
sale by A. j. johnson & Co., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

In Freeborn county, Minnesota, there
are two township anti-trsating societies,
and they are believed to have reduced
liquor drinking one half. When sociabil-
ity is ractified out OF the whiskey, the
secret soaker ia its only remaining friend.
LA Crosse Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
Methodist oleauipgs.

Thursday evening prayer meeting at
7:30. OF course you are coming ~ you
need ell the help the church can give
you, and our prayer meetings are always
helpful.
The Ladies' Aid society will give Is
cent scoper at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. D. Chase. on Friday evening. Ladies
come and bring your husbands and
others with you.
Sunday mornins. The pastor will preach
q patriotic sermon in commemoration of
Washington's birthday. In the evening
he viii speak ON two great names,
Washington and Lincoln.
The Epworth League have for the
past two years observed and celebrated
Washington's birthday. Our young
people believe in keeping the patriotic
free burning. On the evening OF the
22nd day of Feb. they will give a ban
quet and entertainment in the church.
They have been fortunate in securing
the services of Miss Eta Robinson, who
delighted our people 9. the old maids
convention, with her Rotations. The
program will consist Of patriotic songs
and Rotations. Admission to banquet
and entertainment 25 cents. Invitations
will be sent out this week. Save your
money for this. It will pay you.
Association ut Chaseburg February Is.
The third teachers meeting of the
winter series, under direction Of Super
iutendent Gardner, will be held at Chase
burg. Saturday, February IS, 1899.
The following is the program:
Music.
1. History-Cause and Result of Early West
ward immigration in the United States
Clarence Ferguson
2. Arithmetic-Shall all subjects. taken up in
the ordinary text book in arithmetic be
taught In our scho ols?... ....John Mitlien
Music
3. Constitution-Compa the Legislative De-
partment OF the United States with that
OF our state. -..........G. NJ hpplem an.
4. Opening EXefciSe....-. ...... Eva Morrison.
s. The Individuality of the Teacher. .........
6. writing In the School Room ...............
.......:........... ..PrOf. w. w. Williams
z. Current Events. ..........JOSeph N. Lein
Work will begin at 1880 a. m. Let us all be
on time, ready to do hard work and make this
profitable and interesting meeting. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all friends of
education.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

Lancaster Herald: II any further
argument were needed to prove the folly,
yes the crime, OF granting to the inhsbi-
tsnts Of the Philippines independent
self-government it is furnished in the
spectacle OF the insurgent forces with
bows and arrows fighting American
artillery. The natives need and will
need for years to come, firm and wise
government to protect themselves against
themselves. 1t ia more humane to force
them into subsection and good order
than to permit the horrors OF anarchy
to possess the country by granting Q
nominal Independence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

The eleotion Of Bingham Fl. Roberts, a
polygamist, as congressman from Utah,
has reopened the discussion OF the Nor
mon question. Some persons have tried
to find in it an argument against equal
rights Cor women. Mr.. Roberts, however,
is not only ;. polygsmist, but also CON-
spicuous opponent of woman suffrage.
A leading gentle woman of Utah writes
that his nomination was '.-ailroaded
through the convention despite the pro-
tests Of the women" A prominent MOI
mon woman in the convention opposed
his nomination on the ground that all
his time would be needed for his domes-
tic duties," delicate allusion to his
many wives and families.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

Assemblymsn Fogo, Of Richland
county, has introduced in tie legislature
q joint resolution committing the Wis
consin Legislature through q memorial
to congress, to q service pension for all
Onion soldiers in the civil war who have
reached the age Of 50, irrespective of in
jSry. The Indiana Legislature adopted
this resolution and it's champions sent it
here for adoption,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
Hosiery Department.

Regular 25c ladies black cotton heeced at zoe
Icl- attic
25C. 4" all wool at zoe
soc. " " fine cotton fleeccd CSC
All misses wooden and cotton fleeced have
duced in proportion to the above items.
Regular zoe mems all wool hose at 10 cents.
CSC I lot misses all wool hose 10 cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15
Obituary,

JAMES MCIIENRY was born in Muskingum
county, Ohio, October Is, 1888. He moved to
the town of Webster, Wisconsin, in 1857, where
he resided for thirty years, then moved to the
town of VifOqua, where he lived for twelve
years. He died at the home of his brother,
Joseph Mcllenry, two miles east of Niroqua,
January 80. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. VIM. Suzum, at Brush Hollow church.
The remains were there laid at rest. lie
leaves two brothers, beside nephews and
nieces to mourn his loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-02-15

From many parts Of the country come
notices OF the starting Of new plants for
the manufacture Of beet sugar. Judg-
ing from present indications, the indus
try ia to hsye rapid development in this
country.