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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
nuR HOME SCHOOLS.
Under the above caption an article
appeared in last weeks CENSOR from
which we quote as follows:

WHICH We uuCbc dS iohodo'
Not spasmodic or ill.digested effort but
quiet confidence in our ability,,as a conmun-
fly, to master the situation and grim and
unwavering determination, from now on, to
work unitedly and untiringly TO place our
schools upon the highest pinnacle or attain
able eficiency.is the immediate and pressing
duty OF every citizen OF NiroQua. Crimina-
ton and recriminatton should be avoided.
1t would be most unfair and unjust to hold
the present sschool board, alone sand above
their official predecessors, responsible for ex'
isting conditions eliminating In the recent
removal Of our high school. oy the authori-
tied list. Have we not, as community and
as individuals, failed 20 realize our duty and
responsibility In the prem isest
The tims is ripe and the opportunity for
united and elective effort for our schools and
children presents itself Shall We deal with
the situation as it MISUNDERSTANDING effect
plain unvarnished truth that ne community
IN America gives money more ungrudgingly
for school purposes thal Viroqua. IL Is nee
essary that we do more than provide mooey,
we must share, actively, In the upbullding
and maintenance of our educational forces
by constant personal service. Our schools
are the very heart and lifeblood of the COM
munity ana the future welfare OF our child
dren is inseparable tl.erefrom.
BY no fair constr action can the slight
est criticism of, or antsgonism to, the
School Board be dednced therefrom,
but, specifically to the contrary, the de-
sire is to give the Board that intelligent
and united support to shich IL is entit-
led. A conference for this purpose, not
for the slightest usurpation of their pow
ere, is what is desired and intended by
the call for a special meeting. We be-
lieve ths Board will welcome and value
action which will ensure for them undi-
vided support at the annual meetin
and the adoption of the best measures
for the promotion of the welfare OF orr
schools. Unity not division is the wish
of every true friend OF our educational
forces.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Evening Wisconsin: No friend of de-
cent politics can consistently lend a
hand to the tearing down of the work
which has been accomplished in the in
terest of political reform. There has
been some honest criticism of the caucus
law, it is true; but that criticism came
from people who objected to the mental
labor requisite to familiarize themselves
with its provisions. The vast majority
of honest and intelligent electors, how.
ever, are willing to go to what trouble
may be necessary to circumyent fraud,
aud to insure TO each voter voice in
the selection Of party candidates and
delegates. It may be that improvements
of the caucus law are possible as re.
suit of experience. To amend it in the
line of improvement is edmissable; blu,
to repeal it would be backward step.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Mondovi Herald: 1t is strange con-
dition OF affairs when it is so easy to
get enormous appropriations for penal
and reformatory institutions and SO very
difficult to get even small appropria-
tions to better our common schools.
Many are beginning to think that il
more money were spent in kindergart-
ems and common schools, the need of
hundreds of thousands for reformator-
les and state prisons would be materi-
ally minimized. It's better to educate
than to reform, much better. 1t is even
suggested, and with good sense, that it
would be good policy to- day to change
she G. cen Bay reformatory into an edu-
cstional institution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

society was held Feb. 10, 1856, and was
organized at this meeting. The minister
present was the Rev. L L. Radcliffe. A
church building was erected in 1859.
The first services of the M E church
was held in a building built OF railroad
ties for q wagon and blacksmith shop in
the year 1855 The church was built
in 1859 Rev. John Whitworth was the
first minister OF the M. E church who
preached in DeSoto. The DeSoto Rap.
fist church was organized a. the honse
of DIR. James Osgood, Jan. IL, 1855,
with constituency Of sixteen members.
The village of Victory WIS laid ont
in 1852, by Henry McAnley, William f.
Terhune, Ira Stevens arl Hiram Rice.
Tt was named Victory by Judge William
f. Terhune on account OF the victory
over Black Hawk, which occurred near
this place. There were three houses on
the site of the village when it was laid
out, one OF which WIS built by Timothy
Eiper; the second by Hiram Rice and
the third by French traders who had
occupied the place. The first building
after the laying out OF the village was
built by Hiram Rice as ware house.
The first building OF much Importance
was erected by John Cavinee, who kept
it as hotel. Fl. w. McAuley opened
the first store in the building which the
French traders had erected. Soon after
the laying out of the town John Cavinee
became an equal partner with Mr.. Nc
Auley in tie ownership OF the north part
of the plat. In the laying out OF the
village the plat was surveyed by b. w.
McAuley and Samuel McMichael. Tie
second store was opened by John q.
Berry, who kept general stock. The
first wagon shop was started by
Bartholomew, in building belonging to
Ira Stevens. r. Lobell was the pioneer
blacksmith. A steam saw mill was bni..s
by Clark Smith. A postoffice was estab
lished at Victory in 1854. John g. Berry
was the first postmaster. The first death
in the place was that of man named
Enfield.
This point on the Mississippi was
originally known as"Stevens Landing"
from Ira Stevens, the first settler. He
made the original entry Of 81 acres on
which the town site was laid out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
DoMEsTICs.

20 pieces of Riverside shifting worth
Sc, at 6 cents per yard.
20 pieces Southern silk shifting at Sc
per yard.
Is pieces extra heavy fancy feather
tick at IS cents per yard
20 pieces A. @. A. heavy feather tick
at 10 per yard.
Extra fine Selieia at 10 cents per yard.
10 pieces fancy extra wide skirt lining
worth 12a, at 10 cents per yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Evening Wisconsin: The reason why
many real estate men favored action
looking toward the adoption of the Tor
rens land transfer system in Wisconsin
is that it would do away with the neces-
sity for procuring costly abstract OF
title every time that piece of real es-
tale is to be mortgaged or to change
hands. This would tend to make bus l.
ness brisker for the real estate men; but
it would benefit She general public more
than it would benefit any particular
clnss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
HANDKERCHIEFs.

Regular Sc ladies can't rio handkerchiefs
extra good quality at 33c dozen.
Regulsr i2a ladies laundred, all linen for
eign flushed handkerchiefs at 8 cents
each or IS cents per dozen.
Regular Sc ladiee Hundred, fine cam
brio, foreign finished handkerchiefs at
Sc each or SC cents a dozen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
First publication. April 26-6
Notice for Publication.
$1,000. ~. .tpxs w

APRIL a. 1925.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his int n
ton to make final prof Ia support OF his
claim. and that said proof will be made be.
fore the clerk OF the cirsEit court. at Firo-
qua Wisconsin, on the 10th day OF June
1899. viz, William Puiver, of Genoa, Miscon-
sin. for the southeast quarter Of the south
east quarter OF section ?, township Is, north
Of range west, IL. E. No. 1880.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and Guilty
riou az said land viz, John Hoover. Ira
Stiliwell, John Robinson. Thos. Eagan all Of
Genoa, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
SHIRT WAIsTD EpARTMENT,

SHIRT WAISTD APARTMENT.
Shirt waitt weather is promised by the government
weather bureau to arrive and it good idea TO
prepare for it 10 advance. II you come hers We can
show You very complete line of waists ranging in
price from Ago to 50 rs each. These waists are the
very best make made in the stylish fashions
from the best style fabrics of the season. and have
ceived the approval of all who have seen them We
should like to have your opinion of the line
Ladies' quality stripe percae waists peated print go
200 fine Madras trimmed with insertion 1 so
90 Dimity 225
75c checked waists. ............... Age
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Township III, r. 6 West.
Township IL, r. 6 West.
ToWnship 10. r.. 6 West.
Township IL, r 7 West.


Owners Name Des Sec Acr.
Eugene Conan e1seh
sWM sM Il "a 10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
TABLE LINEN.

Doc un5leeached linen, Damask. 25c
/" "extra wide 35c
75c extra heavy German linen Damask
at 65b per yard.
Extra fine bIeeched linen Damask at Doc
81 extra fine Irish s. /"
10 inches wide st 90c.
Extra fine blcsched Irish linen ~ in.
vide at 81 80.
100 pieces fine cotton toweling at 2ac
90 s. all linen g at SC
10 g wide at 90
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
LACE CURTAINS.

80 pairs lace curtains q yards long
at 40 cents per yard.
15 pairs lace curtains 3 yards long
at So cents per yard.
10 pairs lace curtains s yards, worth
81 rs at 80 CENTS.
We have 200 pairs lace curtains in
stock from 49c TO So pair, including q
full line of Battenbers's, brussels, nets,
etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
RIBBON DEPARTMENT.

We have the largest and most COM
plete line Of plaio and fancy ribbons we
have ever carried, with all the shirred
effects, at prices so low that they com.
mand the attsntion OF every shopper in
this line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take Try them. Only 25 cents,
Money back il not cured. Sod by A,
johnson & Co., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Robbed the crave.

A startling inciuent of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
81 was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians ha4 given mo up. Fortu.
nately, a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters,' and to my great JOY and sur
prise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. continued their use FOL
three weeks, and am now q well man
I know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another VICTIM" No one
should fail to try them. Only 30 cents
per bottle, at A. J. johnson & Co.'S
drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Owners Name. Des. Sec. Acr.
r Il Welton lot In sw cor
ot.seAnea -.s-.....s 2 e7-l00
A Smith. except lot in
ne cor neAl sel 8 SO
A 9 Morrison pit W OF
highwe nwlznes4 4 20
NJ Morrison. naa{n w Z 40
Margareth Jennings, ut
n of highway wszswA u As
Margareth Jennings WIS
nwl 10 AZ
N Il Bowman sel4nwL IL 40
John Crook elsnw AneA "a 90
JAS Hall sw SEX IS 40
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
A Frlghsaul Rlnnder.

Will often cause horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old soree,
fever sores, ulcers, boils. felona, corne,
all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on
earth. Only % cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by A. J. Johnson &
Co, druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

We have on hand the largest carpet
stock ever carried in Vernon county, III
cluding all grades of ingranes, BRUSSELS,
art squares and smyrna large rugs,
which we guarantees prices TO De the
lowest in the countw. Call and zee be-
fore buying.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
-, o. Miss Amv prawer ~

RocKTON, April 24-Miss Amy. Brewer Of
North Bear Greek, commenced her spring
term OF school today John Widmer goes to
Morning Star to commence his school duties.
John has quit sparkling and gone to work.
The Hon. Van s. Bennett is seen quite often
in town Saturday on business. He Is going
to build barn on his premises here. Hon.
Van S. Bennett has had quite a crew working
washed out during our last food r. Adler,
one of our enterprising young men has pur-
chased a blue hat. :. Sherman McVey & Cos.
new store is progressing very rapidly Seed
ing in this section is very slow this season
Some OF our lawless young men were fishing
Sunday. They say trout are very scarce. -.
r. p. Dalton, general agent OF the champion
OF pulmonary tuberculosis. A READER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
FOR SALEy

Ths $50 acre farm, known as the J.
s. Shreeve farm in the town of Green
wood on section Is. Parties wishing to
bay or for information. call on or ad-
dress, j. E. Shreeve, DeBello, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

"A girls ''complesion" may be
stamped npon her lovers heart, but
most of the completion" comes off I'M
less PIT there by Rocky Mountain Tea.
Powders bad thing. J. johnson
& Co., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Delinquent Tax of 1903.

OFFICE OF TREASURER
tn 3d d4yof Arrllsg 1890 -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

John o'Leary frac. swA nwA
SEQ 8, town II. range 8, 1-l6.
Village of Stoddard.
Owners name lot blk
Better 0udell 4
Village OF Viola.
Owners name blk acres
g z noser II 8
City Of Viroqua--Original
Plat.
Owners name
Albert Ferguson. lot 5 blk Is
Herb Morrison, pit lot 5 ana MI
lot 2, blk 16.
Benny Rogers, M, lot 2 and al
lot l, blk 16
w B enson. lot 5, blk 20
Decker's Addition.
M A Sweger, lot and 16 It of
lot 2 blk 6
Troworidge's Addition.
O E Peck lot 3 and 4, block 2
A Smith, e19 nwA except 2s
acres in ne corner sec 81, tp
10, range 4, acres TN
A Smith, eh swI except Is aors
to Sandwich and Call, SEQ 81
tp 10, range 4, acres 65
Frank Peters, lot commencing
s rds west from West corner of
A Lind's land south side Dec
ker st, west Z rds, south 15rds
east z rds, north is rds, sec 81
tp ID, range 4, acres u
G NJ Henry, part nwA Of seA,
Commencing at ne cor. west 20
rds, south 20 rds to highway
east along highway to begin
ming, sec 80, tip IS, range 4
acres 21a
Eta Stevens, pit neA OF SEX
west a of lot. commencing at
NV cor east 30 rods, south 70
rds to highway, east 10 rods
south to south line of u west
to sw cor of h north to begin
Mug. sec 80, TIP Is. range A,
acres 81
Anton Johnson, lot commence
ing, sw cor Mason's land n Is
| rds 101s 1t. west 2 rds 81 IT
south Is rods 10k IT. east to
beginning, sec 80, tip Is, range
| 4, acres 20-100
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
KID GLOVES.

No custom is complete without pair of perfect
fitting kid gloves of flood quality and their
shade and stitch Such gloves you obtain here at
prices no higher than you would pay elsewhere for
gloves that might lack of these essential points Of
quality, and lacking it. lack all Look here for your
gloves. Special Normandie ladies' kid gloves cy
Regular 81 ladies kid gloves, sssol sment 60 -
broken, closing at. Observation-Disclosures % cfSs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

There is need in politics OF men who
have leisure and who can give consid-
cradle part Of their TINA to political aft
airs without remuneration. One i'm
portant reason for the degeneration Of
politics il that so few give attention to
the details of political affairs, except
those who make business OF so doing.
Society has right to expect that those
who have means will give of tLeir
time far the benefit of the state. Roos-
welt as type of the rich man who is in
politics, not to acquire more wealth by
helping to make public subject to pri-
vate interests, but who is seeking to the
best of his ability to advance the pub
lis welfare, is deserving of emulation by
other young men who have means and
leisure. Roosevelt's advise to such
young men to give literally of their
time to politics in the best sense of the
term, is most commendable. Chicago
Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Township L., r. 8 West.
Township IL. r. 3 West.

Chris Void, piece ofland being
and situated as follows: Begin
ming 2 rds from the Sc cor Of lot
No, 4, block 8, in the village of
Bloomingdale, Wis running 3
ride in the direction and in a
parallel with the east line of
said lot No 4, thence wess ID the
county road bearing the same
degrees south as said lot No. 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
The RIG STORE. :::::
The Largest Retail Dealers Of General Mer-
chandise Il Vernon County.
WHERE CAN PEOPLE Buy CHEAPEST?

This difficult question to solve unless the
opinion the best find
will buy this is ou shoud.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
PoRTIERS, ETC.

Fine Damask portiers at 81 40, 2.25,
$50, 4 80 and upward.
45c Damask drapery at 80 cents per I'D.
75c fcncy finished drspery at 65 cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
We guarantee our spring dress hats
to be the correct style or money refunded
Back numbers and ont-of-style hats sold
for less than half price. MIcHAELsoHN &
~

To Care Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartie 1oc or 25S
II o. g. g. fail to cure. druggists refund mones
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
SKIRT AND CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

W. w tNNNNN A@Sy ,NAS>N
dress skirt. 80
rs ladies black silk dress skirt 90
4 rs navy all wool dress suit. ...3 rs
Ladies black crepone ...S IS
{" and white fancy crepon. IS 90
rs ladies black brillantine. -. IS 90
Ladies black fancy brilliantine cape with
satin ribbon collar cape. .......1 so
Ladies black all silk cape, ribbon collar
Ladies black brocade satin cape, chiffon
collar, silk lined. ..............3 SO
Childs spring jackets, 4 years to twelve,
in blue and red. trimmed with fancy
braid at 81 81, 2 SO and 3 so each.
Ladies' tan covert cloth jackets at SO rs
/. 4" fancy lin
Cd al. ........ ....s' % w
Ladies cadet blue covert JACKIE al
silk lined at. .............. ~.ou
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

1t is safe to suspect man who talks
too much about his fairness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
SPRING JACKET DEPARTMENT.

SPRING JACKET DEPARTMENT.
Yea can buy the best styles of the leading jacket
at this store at less than city prices We show
the same styles that display ed by the large city
stores buy them just cheap but sell them for less
money For VS. are willing To content ourselves with
much smaller rrot Easy enough to prove this to any
woman who y posted On prices, and viii take the
trouble to see our line.
ladies ts covert jacket with velvet collar "a es
misses Venetian cloth collar material. 8 81
ladies cadet blue covert jacket velvet collar AT
Ia :. silk lined throughout AZ
Brocade silk cape trimmed with ribbon. / 9S
braided cape with silk underneath. .... 9S
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
WASH DRESS GOODS DEPT.

WASH DRESS GOODS DEPT.
1000 yds. calico speoialties at 3sc per I'd
Sc standard prints at 4c per yard.
Sc Everitt fancy dress ginghams at 7c
Amoskeag apron check at..........5c
10c, SO in. percale at ..............8c
Sc Laurell, percals, per yard. ....... sc
American gingham, worth &c at. Be
ISc Madras cloth, per yard. -. lac
lilo fancy silkoiine, per yard. ...... sc
Fancy Saline drepery per yard. 12aa
So fancy comforter oretone ..........7c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Wash GOODS DEPARTMENT

Attractive, comfortable wash dresses are within the
reach of sl now and there is no bette proof of
this fact than splendid stock of wash fabrics at ex
temelp popular prices. This is line we pay great
deal of attention each spring season. but have
we been confident of leadership the line as now
This is certainly the best place buy wash dress goods
zoe Piques white and colors at 14c
l5c quality fancy stripe and polka dot Percaes at 12c
l2ac quality best Amercaa ginghsms at. 80. Zoe
40c French at 23c
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
'------7---------s7--=----s-
NECKWEAR.

Ladies ne,kwear is here in all the dainty conceits
of the season. The tailor made GIRL or the one who
still believes IN ribbons and aces, find Just the
style she wants. and she won't have pay an extava
CANT price for it either The approach of Easter
ladies neck dressings and the eteps Of a yery large
number Of Vernon counties best dressers have bee~
hurried toward th department during the past few days
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

Township IS. r. / East.
Owners Name. Des. Sec. Acr.
John Mahr . pit Sc ne4 8 %
Township IA r. / East.
Owners Name. Dies. Sec. Acr
SEQ sullivan. whswA 4 SO
Eiw0Od 6tanly..w1asw4 6 So
David Moore. .elsawz z so
O Il n Peterson pt w,
ne sw5 ........ 2G Z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
ina. rnrobplng Headacne.

If delays are dangerous lawyers musi
be Grave lot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
PIONEERS OF WHEATLAND.

The First Settler Ira stevens in 1870
The FIRST school WIS Taught in 1855 by
Mrs. Steyeus-The First Death occurred
II S55-Other Early Events etc,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Township 10. r. s West

Owners Name. Des. Sec. Acr
n A Sacket. .nw1anw4 6 80
Ferdinand Runge swA
sw ..-.. z 40
John Edwards sw part
nwAswA ............ % 20 IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

MACKINTOSHES.
$50 mems taa cotton covert cloth box
coat macintosh. ..........$22 20
800 mems navy blue, wool covert box
coat, extra heavy, warranted rain proof
400 ladies all wool Henrietta, single
cape pleat macintosh, warranted
rain proof. ................. $3 SO
800 ladies cotton Henrietta single
capes, box pleat black macintosh
..s...........s. ......... ...Sz 40
300 ladies cotton faced fancy brown,
single cape, box pleat, extra value
.................. ...$2 40
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Township IA, R. 2 Weet.

Township IL, r. 8 West.
Owners Name. Des. Sec. Acr.
unknown.... nwAnwA II 40
..... neAneA 10 40
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Township IA. r 5 Vest.

Owners Name. Des, Sec. Acr
Ole + Lokken pit neA
ne4 i L
Martin Smeby nw sell Ii 40
Unknown. y neAse14 % 20