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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
DIED.

LEVI NOBLE WIS born Juiv ~, 1928 ia POI
ter, Niagara 20. N. Y He came to this state
with his father when he was about nine years
of age, and settled in Dodge county where he
grew 70 mAahoad In that county he mar
ried Julia A Thompson III 1851. who was his
companion for IS 5e RS. He moved with his
small family from Dodge county and settled
at Newton, In 1855, where he eng aged In farm
Ing until the war broke out, when he EN- listed
IN 90 A., First battery, light artillery, Wis.
Vol, and served during the rebellion. There
was born In this family ten children, seven of
whom were present a. the funeral the other
three having died several years ago. His wife
died II years ago. Siuce that time he kept
home for the younger children until they
settled in a home OF their own, when he went
TO live with them at his wish. which was al
ways met with glad welcome. He was
making his home with his daughter, Mrs o.
K. Gauper Of Niroqua, when he died. The
end came on Tuesday morning, April Sd, from
heart failure He was in feeble health dur
Ing the greater part of the winter, but was
considered somewhat better at the time of
his death. He was a man of good principles
aud sound Judgment; bad strong convictions
of right and the courage to carry them out; a
friend tried and true He was engaged in
years. and at the So ne time served his COM
munity as postmaster. HIS funeral was held
at the Newton M f. Church, of which he was
member, The services were conducted by
Rev. l.. h. Peckham, assisted by Revs Potter
aud Chambers. The burial was under the
auspices of the Grand Army Post OF Viroqua,
who Ia Id him to rest by the side OF his de-
parted wife and children. l.. K. p.
AT De Soto on the 10Th inst. LIZZIE. daugh-
ter of Charles and Elizabeth Woodbury., de-
parted this life, we trust for the life into
which no death or sorrow ever enters. She
was in her thirty-sixth year: Her last illness
was only for two weeks, and hopes were en-
tertatned that she had passed immediate
danger, "A short time only before she expired
| The dear girls life, though very frsil for
years, was very beautiful and very sweet in
all the tenderness and pathos that won the
hearts not only of relatives but also of friends
outside the home she so dearly loved The
mother who watched over her with affection
| that only mothers feel for their afflicted
CHILDREN, has suffered much of late years
from bereavements In her home and many
| hears enter somewhat into her sorrow. Fun
erat service was conducted by Rev. w.
| Haughton on Saturday, April 21st. in the
early afternoon. The bereaved family is
well known in and about De Soto. The
brothers Charles and Frank are, and long
have been business men OF DE Soto All the
monrners have the sympathy of neighbors
and friends. WH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
wtlIrEsT,,wN.

ONTARIO, April 23-MF. Il. W. Sandon is re-
ported somewhat better. The Ontario ly-
cenm closed for the season last Friday night,
at which time they elected officers for next
winter With Leslie NeWlun for president
II. II. Goodenough sent his hearse to Tonlah
for new. coat OF paint....A recent letter
from ELI Sanders at Hudson states that there
are II cases of smallpox there in the ! est
house; schools closed. one block Quarentined
90 The Willis lombard family moved TO
Iowa last week -. VIM McCornb and family
moved 20 northern Wisconsin, last Friday
~ A. Stoddard and wife visited with rel
atives ON Brush Greek last Sunday. Hollis
Parish passed through our village last Friday
enroute for Eota, Minnesota, where he has
engaged at farm labor for the season =. The
young son of John AumOck near Oden, fell
and dsIocated an elbow joint last week. DR..
Abbott is attending Mr.. f. NJ. Walker re-
ceiyed line supply Of goods last Saturday
-. Mrs Bessie Sandon has engaged two girls
is busy these days collecting the book ac-
counts of u. PreRtiee -. Mr. @. L. White
lost another horse last Saturday Thomas
Wallace Of our village, has a Jersey cow and
young calf for sale. :. Mrs. George Thomas
from pear Rockton, died at the Wanpaca
Home last Friday She was taken there
few weeks ago. Deceased leaves husband
and grown-up -mily. She haa lived in this
town for maj years. The funeral will take
returned from a three weeks visit at Reeds
burg, with her sister, Mrs Heffernan Sam
my Woodland caught TWO foxes with his
hounds during the last stOr n. Mrs Trotte!
has two Wild geese They can be hear i
squawking all over toy n...The W. Z G lid
met with Mrs + B. s.arsden, last SaturdaI
evening". The Ontario base ball team pra :
tlced last Sunday at George sandon's, $50
miles below town 80 The delegates to the
comfy convention returned home Saturday
night, Capt Marsden was selected as one OF
the county delegates and left for Baraboo,
today. AL appear delighted at the prospect
of success for the candidacy OF General
Rogers for ext governor OF Wisconsin
Nelson Thayer reports the manufacture of
10 gallons OF maple syrup this spring. The
Wilton Herald now has an agent in Ontario
-. Golmar Bros. great circus will exhibit at
Ontario, Mag 18th This will no donbt be the
largest animal and circus show ever seen in
our village. ONTARIO LAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
First Publication April IS, I9OO.-3l
PROBATE NOTICE,
Notice of Application for Proof of vii

Notice of Application for Proof of Will.
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin County of vernon-ss.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
Grandson Emo, deceased.
Whereas. An In strument in writing purportfng
10 b" the last Slll and testament Of Grandson
Emo. deceased, late OF Vernon county, Wis
consin. has been filed in this Office:
And whereas, Application has been made by
Edgar Emo, executor named praying that the same
be.proven and admitted TO probate accordingto the
laws Of this state, and that letters testamentary
be granted thereon according to law:
IL Is orderet that said application be heard
before me, at the probate office, in the city of
Vtroqna, on the 9Th day of June A. D., 1900, at
10 o'clock "A. m
Aud 1t Is further ordered. that notice of the
time and place appoi nted for hearing said appli-
cation be given to all pers ons interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully in the Vernon County Censor, q
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
said hearing
D ited st Yiroqus, April 81, 1900.
BY the Court, d. o. MAHoSEY, County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
WuEATLAND.

RED MOUND. April 23.--yery quiet here.
Weather is fine. and farmers are seeding
Some are gardening Rev. Chambers Of
young people last evening. -. The basket
sociable al L. 4 Mfllers, was quite a success
financially, as every girl had basket and
Ed. HayeFly the auctioneeT. understood his
business. A few from De soto and Retreat
also Joined the Centralites at the gathering
. Elon Marshall and Jimmie .Joise are
cIam.ning near Desoto. We hope that they
Will find pearls as others have done lvah
Marshall has a small telephone George
Angels children are sick again. This time
Y Is the mumps Elite NORMAN and Annie
Bromley are having The same disease
Quarterly meeting x two We ks at Retreat.
Preaching by Rev Frank Euzum, our old
pastor OF sixteen years ago. GOOD WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
The CD aha lie Ees .

The Denve. Times-Sun mentions a
large number of places in Wyoming
where steam sheep shearing plants have
been pnt in for the spring shearing.
Only !. Jew Years ago a sheep shearing
plant consisted of men and boys each
armed with pair OF sheep shears, ana
the boys We're duly informed that if they
cut q sheep in shearing quite likely a
small notch would be shipped from one
OF their own ears. Millet's famous pic
ture at the worlds fair in 1895 repre-
senting q man shearing a sheep in an
utterly impossible way, would be cap
ital contrast to hang up at one Of these
steam sheep shearing plants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
CLINTON.

BLooMrNGDALE, April a. Sven Ealstad Of
Cashton, IS visiting at Chris Void Theo.
Rudt of Westby, was seen on our streets on
Friday. Farmers are busy now, seeding -.
The high water of week ago played havoc
with some of the bridges and roads near here
Ghas. Halliugstad had the misfortune to
lose his COW last Friday. Peter Paulson
started IA a peddliug trip this morning ......
You SHOULD see the fish VIC catch down here;
but per haps we had better not say too much
about thSnl or we might have all of the Viro-
qua fsheI men down here . From present
indications every body in this vicinity is go
Ing TO r3tise tobacco this season. Parties
from Scdiers Grove have purchased some
s. e timber of J. W. Appleman ard are now
Xxx cutting 1t up Walter McEihose,
aged about II years, died saturday after
long Illness from diabetes. Funeral yester-
day at DELL. The house occupied by Alice
Mossholder caught fire from the stovepipe on
Saturday afternoon, and burned t. the
ground. The contents OF the house were all
saved except the stove We are quite GER
tain of getting oursklmmiug station. Clara
kustad Is at Westby, receiving treatment for
her knee. Wess Appleman is on the sick
list, NJ. A. G.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
FOREST

BrRR, April 25.-The past week has been q
wet one, ). =. We hope to get at our farm work
ing the spring term. Merritt Eastman Il
working for Frank Moore. Those engaged
season for obtaining sap, Robert Pepper
has commenced school for the spring term in
being brought to high state of proficiency
and Is or that we should be proud of. no
for the music and Hail Columbia Easter
Mr.. Marrow MARSHALL wears a smiling face of
late. a wee one" of the gentier sex has app
teared In the home. Sunday school and
Mrs. walter Ledman of Viroqua, is making
short visit with relatives and friends Of
this place. We aresall confident that General
the gubernatorial race as there seems to be
practically no opposition. Hurrah for
Bona LEV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

IF you want the best, most stylish
shoe to be found in the city, get the
Sharood and Crooks at the Blue Front
Store.
Two girls to do general Homework,
wanted Inquire at the CENSOR office
Sharood and Crooks mems fine shoes,
the best made. BLUE FRONT STORE.
Chicago has versatile woman who
for ten years ran drug store, and later
at the home of the Young Woman
Christian association served as an expert
plumber, professional nurse and janitor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
OUR COUNTY GLEANlNGS.
FROM the Brain ano PENS OF the Cen ofs'
Live County and village Writers.
GENOA.

HARMONY, Aptii 1s.--A beautiful day today
after the rain. Farmers are getting ready 70
put ia their crops There has not been
much seeding doue yet To this section 80
Easter services at our church were a success
The church was nicely decorated and good
program Was we'll rendered by this young
people, with short but appropriate address
by Rev. John Watson. We have Sunday
school every Sunday at 10a M. and preach
ing every other Sunday at 1910 a. m.
MELI, WIsHER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
First publication April IS 1899 3.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of Application for Proof of Will.
" ERNoN COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin, County OF Vernon

u
State of Wisconsin, County OF Vernon.-ss
In the matter OF the last will aud testament of
Samuel J. Mckee deceased.
Whereas, an instrument, in writing purport-
ing TO be the last will and testament of Samuel
Mckee, deceased. late of the town of ohristiana
Vernon county, Wisconsin, has been fled in this
office;
And Whereas. application has been made BY
J. l. Mckee, executor named in the will, pray.
ing that the same be proven and admitted to
probate, according to the Jaws Of this state. and
that letters parliamentary be granted thereon
according to law;
Il is ordered, that said application be heard
before me, at the probate office in the city OF
Vtroqua, on the 5th day of June, A D. 1900, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
And it is Further Ordered, that notice of the
time and place appointed for hearing said APP
piieatinn be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order, for three
weeks successfully in the Vernon County Censor
a newspaper printed in said county, previous TO
the time appointed for said hearing.
Dated At viroqua, Wis, April 81, 1900.
By the Court ID o. MAHoEEY. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
'irst publication Apr. IL, 1909-4.
PROBATE NOTICE.
order 1 uniting Time and Notice


VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROF TIE
State Of Wisconsin, County Of Vernon.
In the matter Of the estate Of TOrger Thor ON,
deceased
On the application Of Engebret Larson. e. Gu
tor OF the estate OF TorgeF Thoreson. la of
Vernon county, deceased, no one having re air.
Cd the appointment OF commissioners to re i've
exam inc aud adjust elSims against said es ate.
1t il ordered. That six months from Snd
after the date of this order be and is he aby
fixed IS the time within which all creditor are
required 70 present their claims and dem .lds
against the said Torger Thoreson- decesse0. to
the comfy court of Vernon county for ex1 MI
NJ ton and allowance.
II is further ordered that all claims and de-
msnds Of all persons against The said To ser
Thara son. deceased will be received exaIa red
aud sdjHsted before this Court at its court r m
IN the rourt houss IL the city OF v'roq-i IN
said countv at regular terf1s hereof spTal5 ed
: % Ne held GA the first Tuesday OF Mover er
1893. and all creditors are hereby notified tba5oF
Il Is further ordered. that notice az ne
time ard plsce at which said claims and de-
naDds vii he received, examined and al gsssd
- aforesaid, AID Of the tine hereby Limited for
creditors 70 present their claims be given b
publishing enps - this order and notice for
fonT weeks sulcessiyeiy. once in esek week
in the kerEoe County Censor. S news p1oer
p1phsnea u tae c5ty q FiEoqus- il said coznsy
The nrst publication 20 be within Is days from
the date hereof.
Dated THIS sth dsY Of April 1900
By ths Court, .. o. MAaoNEY, County Judzs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

j. l. Carson, Prothonotary. Wash
ingtou. Pa, says, Il have found Kodol
Dyspepsia cure an excellent remedy In
case of stomach trouble and have de-
rived great benefit from its use, 1t
digests what You eat and cannot fail to
cure. A. ]. Johnson x Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
Money to Loan on Real Estate.

At lowest rate of interest Inqu ire o
L. 9. Steenberg real estate aud loan
broker, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

Bring in your BROKEN PARASoLs.
We are now prepared to do all kinds of
and recovering.
MARTIN a. KuE BIER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

Al Rristow. April 9lth. BY y r Forum
kSG-, Nj. ALBERT nnEHnE OF franklin and
Miss MARY HENpRIcKsON Of Sterling
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

AT the residence OF and hy Rev. G. W. Nh
Eum April aid, Mr.. r. J. JENSoN 20 Miss IN!
THOMPSON, both Of Coon,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

At the residence Of the brides parents at
Pine knohb, Crawford county, April i2th By
Rev, Bestul. Miss HELEN HoovERsoN 20 Mr..
CHARLES SNYDER, OF Bloom City. Richland
county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

JAMES W. Lucas aud Mrs. l.. NJ Lucas were
married at the residence OF @. J Blowers In
this city, on April 4th. by Rev. e. W. Nuzum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

MIR. OLE l.. OLSON and Miss MARY KNUTsoN
q we'll known and respected young couple of
Sterling, were united in marriage at the
Rev c. w Nuzum OF this city large
gathering of friends and relatives witnessed
thu ceremony, which took place on the lawn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

A joyous party OF friends and neighbors
gathered at the Wiisey home, last Wednesday
afternoon, to witness the marriage of Mr.
this city, which took place at four o'clock,
the ceremony being performed by Rev. VIM.
Haughton. A dinner of all sorts OF good
things followed and the balance OF the even
ing was given over to amusements. The
Young couple are we'll known and have the
best wishes OF all They were me recipients
OF many beautiful and useful presents from
their friends. They have commenced house
keeping In the Colby residence on North
Main street.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
A BIG BUNCH OF BARGAINS

NOR sALE-oNE SEVEN EIGHTH HERE
II ford bull. Inquire OK John Deviin, firo-
qua, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25

FOR SALE-DRUG STORE AT DE soto.
T Price, $500. For particulars write lfs o.
EwERs, Resdstown, Wisconsin,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-25
ARfSIEI,

One Of the pleasant social affairs of last
week In Westby was the wedding on Wednes-
of their popular young business men. was
united In marriage with Miss LUTTE Balls
RuD. one OF the best known young ladies of
the village. The ceremony took place Ia the
Coon Prairie church In the presence of a large
number Of relatives and friends. The church
was beautifully decorated and Illuminated
and presented "A pretty appearance as the
bridal couple, accom- panied by groomsmen
and bridesmaids. marched to the altar to the
wedding march by the Cashton orchestra,
where Rev, HaiYerson made them one. A
supper was served 10 about 200 guests at the
residence of the brides parents, after VIII ch
dance was enjoyed at Opera haII. They
viii reside at Westby.
Passaic City record., 1900-12-15
FOREIGN.

The Colombian Government forces
recaptured Port Tumaco, held by the
rebels since spring.
The Sultan sent a quantity of cigar
cites to the crew of the United States
battleship Kentucky, at Smyrna, Tur-
key.
The Legislative Assembly of Vic
toria passed the Woman's Suffrage
and Old Age Pension bills.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts. with
his wife and daughters, sailed from
on the Canada.
The statistics of the Paris Exposition
show that the total number of persons
who entered the grounds was 4S,130.-
3O1.
The late Robert Arlington, an eccen-
tric gentleman of Leeds, England. left
the London Missionary Society $3.50.
600.
The Canadian Cabinet has decided
to summon Parliament to meet Feb
ruary 6.
The Norwegian Government saved
nearly S750,O00 from it's annual bud
get, and the Treasury now holds over
$S,OOO,OO0.
A landslide at kragen, Helgoland,
destroyed much property.
A fire at the arsenal at Cherbourg,
France, destroyed several workshops
and a number of historical relics. in
Guiding Napoleon's launch. The dam
age done IS estimated at 2,000.000f.
]. E. De Jong, of the Worcester Ad-
vertiser, a pro-Boer paper, was ar
rested at Cape Town, South Africa, on
charges of sedition and criminal libel
He was released on bail. He reserved
his defense.
The Budget Committee of the Ger
man Reichsrag adopted motion fol-
an indemnity for the dispatch of the
expedition to China
Arabi Pasha, who made such ter
rife fight against the British in Egypt
in 1882. and who was defeated, cap
tured and exiled to Ceylon, has beer
parLoned. He - return to Egypt
Passaic City record., 1900-12-15
LABOR WORLD.
him.

The German Empire in 1899 had 133e
strikes.
A settlement of the woodworkers
strike in Chicago is said to be assured
In Toledo, Ohio, all of the city de-
partments are working under the eight
hour rule.
Miners at the Simpson coal mines.
at Lafayette, Col, have struck FOR
higher wages.
The International Jewelry Workers
Union has organized branch with 100
members at Philadelphia.
The Cigar Makers international
Union now has a membership of over
$4,000, and is growing rapidly.
The servant girls of Minneapolis,
Mimi, are being organized into union
by the trades and labor council OF the
city.
The products of American work
shops exported during the nine months
ended September so last, We're valued
at $33S,67S,243.
So great is the boom in the pattern
making branch of the iron-working ill.,
dustry that employers literally have
had to hunt for workmen.
Common laborers in Spain get from
thirty to forty cents per day in the
larger towns and from twenty to thlr-
ty cents in the rural districts.
The employees of the New Castle
PENN Engineering Works have been
asked to accept a wage reduction OF
twenty-five to thirtytive cents a day.
Sixty lace finishers employed in the
corset factory of l. Newman Sons.
at New Haven, Conn, struck few
days ago against twenty-five per
cent. reduction of wages.
Shipping firms at Portland and Bath,
Me-, are unable to find crews for their
vessels. number of which are lying
at the wharves unable to leave -or
the reason given. The cause of the
scarcity is that a great number of men
have shipped on transports for Man
lila and China.
Passaic City record., 1900-12-15
CAPITAL A CENTURY old
Establishment Of the Seat Of Govern
ment at WASHINGTON Celebrated.
MILITARY PARADE AND REVIEW

President Opened the Celebration by n
Reception Mt the White House - He
Reviewed the Parade Mt the Capitol -
Exercises in the Hall of the House -
MANY Governors Present-The Speakers
Washington, ID. C. (SpeciaD.-The
National Capital was in gala attire
Wednesday for the celebration Of tie
centenary of the establishment of the
seat of Federal Government at Wash
ington. Business, public and private,
was suspended, while the President
and his Cabinet, the Senate and House
of Representatives, the Federal judici-
ary, the Governors of many States,
and a great concourse of citizens and
visitors joined in the festivities of the
day.
The British flag was given the place
of honor in the decoration of the
House of Representatives. "A rev
hours later, before even many of the
Congressman had an opportunity TO
see it the Union Jack was covered
with red, white md blue bunting by
order of Speaker Henderson, who dld
not then know that the flags of all ma
tions We're used in other portions OF
the decorations. This is the first time
that the British flag has been used
either on the inside or outside of the
Capitol since the Capitol itself was
captured and burned by the BRUSH
,,e,t
The exercises began with recep-
ton at the White House by the Presl-
dent to the Governors of the States
and Territories ladies and members OF
their staffs. At 1870 O'Clock the
Passaic City record., 1900-12-15

reception to the Governors at the Cor
coran Gallery of Art, at which the
President was present.
A handsome bronze medal was
struck at the United States Mint in
Philadelphia in commemoration of the
Centennial celebration. A copy of it
in gold was presented to President
Mckinley The Governors were pre-
sented with copies in bronze in spe-
cial cases stamped with their names.
On the diverse are the head of Presi-
dent Johu Adams and President Will
liam Mckinley, and on the reverse the
Capitol as it was in 1900. and is in
1900.