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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-12
CAPTAIN SIgSbee.

Captain Sigsbee in command OF the
Maine when she was blown up in
Havana harber, and later commander
of the st. Paul during the Spanish
war, was guest by invitation of the
city of ST. Paul during the greater
part of last week. He accepted an in
vitation of Mayor johnson of Fargo
to visit that city, and on Saturday
made the trip on the Great Northern
flyer. John r.. Howard was on the
train with his wife, and he requested
Captain Sigsbee and those of the party
with him to appear upon the rear
platform as the train passed through
this city. Mr.. Howard then tele-
graphed Mr.. Norris this fact. and he
telephoned the fact to our citizens.
While but few moments notice was
possible, yet there gathered at the de-
pot large crowd, drawn thither by
desire to honor the distinguished ma
val commander. The train did not
halt, but sped through the city as
usual. Captain Sigesbee and party,
consisting of Col. Phillip Reade, U.
S. A., Inspector General of the De-
partment of Dakota, at ST. Paul; Ma
jor Rukard Hurd, Aid de Camp on
Governor Lind's staff; Mr.. A. K.
Pruden, president of the commercial
club, of st. Paul and Charles Stein
secretary of the club, were on the plat
form, and of course could only be seen
after the train passed, but they recog-
nized the cordial greeting given them
by lifting and waving their hats. The
army officers were in uniform
The captain is man rather under
average stature, with a heavy NOUS
tache heavily shot with gray, with a
kindly face, which showed evidence of
pleasure at the compliment paid him.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-12
Remarkable Cure of rheumatism.
JENNA IarkSon Co w VI

About three years ago my wife had an at
tack of rheumatism which confined her to
her bed for over a, month and rend-
cred her unable to walk step without as
sistance, her limbs being swollen to double
their normal size. Mr.. S. Maddox insisted
on my using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I
purchased fifty-cent bottle and used it ac-
cording 10 the directions and the next morn
ance in any manner, and she has not had
similar attack since.-A. B. Parsons. For
sale by Hanson and Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-12

III. Clark, Chauncey. Ca, says DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles that
had afflicted him for twenty years. It is
also a speedy cure for skin diseases. Be-
ware of dangerous counterfeits. Hanson &
Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-04-12
Odd Fellows Visit.

On Monday evening delegation of
Odd Fellows, members of the Sank Gen.
ire lodge, consisting of Harry Parker,
August Rien, q. B. Nickerson, Nels
Christensen, David Cleveland, VIM.
Pangburn, L. S. Bishop, John Irwin,
E. A. Richards, John Ringsmuth, c..
M. Sprague and w. p. Chase, and
Stephen Thacker of Glenwood, visited
the lodge at Osakis. The Alexandria
initiating team was present and con-
ferred degrees upon several initiates.
The Osakis lodge proved themselves
elegant entertainers, and most en-
joyable time was had by all.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
WORK A BLESSING.

Work, instead of being the curse, is
the blessing of mankind. 1t is in idle
ness that mischief is nred All that is
good. 1r -rnat, or 2esirableis obtained by
i'soor Even TO the highest good this
holds true; man must work out his sal
walton; he may have faith, but this with
,ut work ayails not. The idle man soon
finds time hang heavy on his hands He
becomes dissatisfied with everything
Pleasures cease to please. The man who
works his appetite for his holiday and
Is outing is treat Everyone should
ave something to do If not necessary
to work for a living choose something
to yer taste, art literature. philan-
throps. music. some one of the various
branches of science, something or any
thing which will be occupation for the
hand or mind and be useful to yourself
or others. Have an object in life, some
purpose that You may not feel yourself
wholly useless in the world. 1t gives
one feeling of elf-respcct to have some
useful thing in hand There is always
something o ne can do if he looks for it.
Milwaukee journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
WHO ARE THE aRnxERs },

Since the difficulties in China have
begun the question is often asked,
Who are the Boxers The London
Mail is quite clear on the subject and
says the Chinese Society If Boxers con
stitute in reality a great clan Of murder
ers. estimated TO contain in its ranks over
II. 600, 900 mi-b4rbarians, well organ
lied, well armed. and as savage in their
fanaticism as tine Sudan Dervishes
The society was originally formed
with the beneiicent intention of protect
ing honest men in China from bandits.
1t WAS called Ia Tao Hwri, which means
the Society OF the Great Sword, a
title which seems 20 have been changed
at comparatively recent date to the
more familiar name which so often APP
pears in our newspapers just now.
When and where the clan originated
is no certain. The natives refer TO it as
an ancient" society, but that may mean
ten years or one hundred. It is agreed
that at first its principles were laudable
and its work good, but as it became more
powerful and il creased in numbers,
many dishonest and designing persons
entered it for the prestige and protection
it accorded, Just as dishonest and design
ing persons ally themselves with in1uen
tial bodies in other lands today.
The men proved distrusting element
and'in many cases directed the efforts of
the society against their personal enemies
whom they represented as bandits and
lawless persons. Terrified by pr,,secu-
tions, the innocent victims looked ar ound
for protection, and discovered il in the
Christian missionaries. 1t is said that
they professed conversion. Atany rate
it seems to be clear that the missionaries
succeeded in protecting them, and thus
intensified the feeling which has always
existed in China against Christian evan
gelists
In many districts of Shantung count
less Christian homes have been de-
stroyed German Protestant and Ro-
man Catholics English churchman and
Corgregationalists have been alike the
victims Of shocking ouTages
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
SENATORIAL CONVENTION CALL.

The call for the senatorial convention
has been made in this district 1t will
be held at Soldiers Grove, on September
18th. This is considerable later than
four years ago, but could not be avoided
from the fact that Crawford holds no
convention from which delegates to the
senatorial convention could be selected
earlier than September 4th. The call
was promulgated so far in advance Of
the conyen ZION to Accommodate Ricl :
land, which holds its convection 70 elect
delegates to all conventions and uoni-
uate county officers July 18th.
On the senatorial situation, dispatch
from Soldiers Grove to the Milwaukee
Sentinel contains the following;
SOLDIERS GROVE, June IA The re
publican senatorial convention for the
twenty eighth district Is called for Sep
eember 18th at this place. The district il
composed of Crawford, Richland and
Vernon counties, and is at present repre-
sented by Senator O. G.. Munson of Viro-
qua, who Is candidate aor renomi-
r,8ii1n. His record and work in the
legislG ture are so satisfactory to the re-
publicaus and the people Of the district
that there seems no doubt of his almost
unanimous denomination and election
Crawford county has no candidate and
will join Vernon in giving Senator Nun
son the customary second term endorse
ment. 1t is understood that G. L. Miner
of Richlannd Center, will be a candidate
and will probably have the Richland
delegation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Among the many acts passed during
the last session of congress were the
gold standard law, bills providing for
the government of Hawaii, Porto Rico
and Alaska, the free homes bill, amend
ments to the pension act an anti-tru
law amendment to the Sherman act of
1890, making it az effective and far
reaching as the constitution would per
NIT These Were some of the things
done by the republican representatives.
They also did much to call halt on
legislation proposed by the democrats,
which was Of bad and questionable
character
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

The sugar trust did not get the gift of
$1,000 900 which the democrats tried to
present it under the joint resolutions of
Congressman Richardson, of Tennessee
His idea was to wipe out the tariff on
all sugar brought into the United States
from Cuba and Porto Rico, the duties
on which last year exceeded S14, 900, 600.
As the whole of this sugar was bought
by the sugar trust and its allies, there
would have been nice little sum TO di-
vide among that monopoly's stock hold
ers had the democratic resolution passed
the House
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Idaho fruit sold at the Chicag1 mar
ket in 1896 for Just enough to pay the
freight. This year it has been sold at
SLOO per crate of twenty-five pounds,
the freight being 81. 90 per 100 pounds.
Hay sold in Idaho at 81 60 per ton in
1896. This year it has sold at 81 per
ton. Hogs sold there for cents per
pound in 1896. Within the last few
months similar hogs have sold for Il
cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Madison Journal. Eastern people
who conceive that Wisconsin is wholly
matter of saw logs and cornhelds will
he surprised to know that the first paper
machine for China, a mechanism that
fills IA freight ears, is being shipped
from Beloit. The finer tissues and
parchments have been laade by hand by
the Chinese for many years. This ma
chine is to make tissues and newspaper
prints, 1t goes to New York and thence
by steamer. The fine polished rolls and
bright fixtures are all coated with a
mixture Of white lead. tallow and oil
and then cloth bound which will pre-
serve their finish during the long voy-
age over the seas The heavy iron
frames and trusses are packed in double
boxing and iron bound and the cylinders
are wrapped and carefully covered with
fine wood strips and inside Of these
cylinders are placed the more delicate
pieces of the machine. all packed to
Withstand the most severe iarring about
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
ACarCl of Thanks.

wish to say that | feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy has done for our family
We have used it in so many cases of
coughs, lung troubles and whooping
cough, and it has always given the most
perfect satisfaction. We feel greatly
indebted to the manufacturers of this
remedy and wish them to please accept
our hearty thanks. Respectfully, Mrs.
S. DoTY. Des Moines, La. For sale by
a. J. Johnson & Co, druggists
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Our national prosperity is becoming
more and more dependent upon steady
and large increase in our exports. This
suggests that our continued dependence
upon foreign ships for 80 per cent of our
foreign carrying is a great national
danger
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Those in authority are sending out a
circular giving information that 1mpor-
tant changes are to be made in the dairy
school connected with our state univer-
sity, which opens on November 10, in
the line OF operative machinery for
cheese and butter making, with facilities
for teaching students repairing of tools,
factory machinery, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Il had bad running sore on my
breast for over year, says Henry II.
Richards of Willseyville, N. Y. and
tried a great many remedies but got
no relief until used BANNER SALVE.
After using one half box, was perfectly
cured. | cannot recommend it too highly
and will never be without it in TIE
house" A J. johnson 81 Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Attorney General Hicks rendered the
decision that a marriage is legal in this
state, although the parties had not wait
ed until the five days limit of the license
had expired, but the clergyman who per
formed the ceremony would be subject
to fine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Philadelphia Ledger: There is a new
democracy after all, and the Wisconsin
democratic convention is its discoyerer,
or, at least, its definer That convention
devoted the first plank in it's platform
to reaffirmation of the Chicago plat
form and the second to declaration of
its faith in the great standard bearer
of our party, the Thomas jefferson of
the new century, William Jennings
Bryan. OF course, if there is new
Jefferson, representing principles of
which the original Jefferson knew moth
ing and Others which he deprecated
there must be new party to follow
him-and there you are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT

Mondovi Herald Henry C. Payne
must have had bad dose of blues when
he made that speech down in Philadel-
phia. There are no alarming conditions
among republicans in Wisconsin unles.
it is toe much confidence. People are
very busy in business affairs and arn't
disposed to give much time to politics
until the time comes when it is neces-
sary to. Then they will take hold and
roll mp the usual majority for Mckinley
and good times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
o G. MuNsoN. Editor and Proprietor.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1900

During the last ten years we have
bought from foreign countries an aver
age of 777 1874 tons of sugar each year.
Most of this has come from countries
that buy little from us.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

II had stomach trouble twenty wears
and gave up hope of being cured tili I
began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure 1t
has done me 50 much good l call it the
savior Of my lite writes W. Il. Wilkinson
of Albany, Tenn 1t digests what you
eat. A. j. Johnson Il Co. druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

W. ]. Bryan is spending few days at
Minocqua this state. fishing He is re
ported as making some good catches
1t is perfectly safe TO predict that Bryan 5
largest 'catch" for the entire year has
been in splendid Wisconsin and the
great Badger state will rendera verdict
against him by at least 1000 at the
polls
The marriage of Junius w Hill, of the
Richland OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, to Miss
Julia Rudd, of Reedsburg. is announced.
They We're associated for four years in
the state department under Col Casson
The newspaper fraternity extends to
Mr. Hill and his bride the most kindly
greeting and well wishes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

La Crosse city has let the contract Of
forty four blocks Of brick pavement,
approximating g. 600 square yards and
%, 900 lineal feet of curbing The con
tract price is sl02, 454, to bedone by Chi
cago firms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

There were 1882 bank depositors
in Colorado in 1894. Last year there
were over 30. 900, and the total amount
of deposits increased within the same
period from 50 $50, 900 up to $50, 600, 900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Missouri wants President Mckinley
reelected, Frank B. Moore editor Of
the Daily Herald of St. Joseph. says:
Democracy has nothing to offer to the
public, but he predicts that the dinner
pail brigade will turn out solid for Nc
Kinley in November
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Our fine hand made checked and
striped suits are going rapidly at Mich
aelsohn's Come soon if you want one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

a woman gives her hand in marriage.
but after she's been married while she
takes hand herself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20

Bargain day in big store looks very
much like the woman's Press association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
:. TRAINER w. II. LOGGY

The largest line OF the very latest in
traw hats at the Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-20
THIS IS THE OpPORTUNE TIME.

1ousnoun take advantage
conditions We
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-07-11
DRs DA& 6 HOFFMAN

Arnold and prominent FRS. crMedtc..
Practitioners of OskaIoOsa
The above firm has for many years
been prominently identified with all
of the best interests of our city and
rank high in the profession they so
ably represent.
DR.. d. A. Hoffman has been en-.
gagged in the practice of medicine in
this city since 1861. lii that time he
has won the confidence and esteem
of all his colleagues and the public at
large. Since April, 1888, he has been
associated with his son r. O. Hoff
man, M. d.
Quietly and without ostentation
Drs. Hoffman have followed their
profession, acquiring to themselves
a practice that is large and from the
best circles of the city and county.
Thoroughly versed in their profession,
we'll read on all subjects, of strong
personal characteristics they have
always been accorded an attention
from the thoughtful people of Oska-
loosa to which their talents so justly
entitle them.
Besides attending to their profess
sional business Drs. Hoffman have
accumulated the finest cabinet in the
state and a very fine library of medi-
cine, miscellaneous and scientific
books.
July4, DR.. d. A. Hoffman celebrated
his 54th Masonic anniversary. He
was made a Mason July 4, 1916, in
Amity Lodge, No. 1872, at Jackson
court house, Jackson County, Ohio,
an unusual record and one worthy of
note.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-07-11
J MACE HAGAN
Conducting an UP-tO-Date Livery,
Feed and Sale Stable

Conducting an Up-tO-Date Livery,
Feed and Sale Stable
There is no better appointed nor
carefully conducted livery barn i'll
this section than the one owned by
J. Mace Hagan at No. 314.16-IS West
High Avenue. His large livery and
boarding stables, with accommoda-
tions for nearly two hundred horses,
is scrupulously neat and clean and
there is no favoritism in the letting
of rigs everybody is served alike
the first conner gets the best in the
barn if he so desires. Mr.. Hagan's
barn is equipped with stylish rigs,
including buggies, carriages, Surveys
wagonettes, etc. A large number of
the rigs in this barn are rubber tired
and of the latest styles. Mr.. Hagan
prides himself on having good hor-
SEES and justly lays claim to having
for use in his livery a higher class of
horses than are usually found in the
livery business He has now seven
teen horses for livery use and is al
ways prepared to furnish stylish
turnout on the shortest notice. Mr..
Hagan pays particular attention to
the boarding and stabling of family
horses and rigs and has at the pres
emit time eleven boarders in his barn.
j. Mace Hagan has been a resident
of Oskaloosa about twenty years and
prior to engaging in his present bus
mess six years ago, he acted as gem
eral agent for three years for the
Iowa Hedge Co., and previous to
that time he was with the Oskaloosa
Water 90. for about twelve years as
outside superintendent. He is an
enterprising and pushing citizen and
always takes an active interest in
the affairs of the city. He is now
serving his second term as alderman
from the Second ward. He was first
elected to that Office in March, 1898;
and reelected in March of this year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-07-11

by the hand. lead him up to that pa
per on the wall, point out and tell
him the ,names of the letters. If
there is another woman in Mahaska
county who taught her first baby his
letters on the TUSCALOOSA. HERALD l
would like to hear from her. pre-
sumo that l alone enjoy that dis
tinction.>
John r. Needham, from the day
he first set foot on Oskaloosa soil un-
til the day of his death, was honored,
respected and loved by our citizens.
knew Mr.. Needham from the time
he located in Oskaloosa to the time
he>was laid in his last resting place
in Forest Cemetery. The town hon.
ored him, the county honored him,
the state honored him by electing
him lieutenant governor. Mr.. Need
ham was tall and manly looking.
His hair and eyes were dark, his
features striking, his manners gentle
and courteous always. He was
elected to the state senate in 1852
and was married in September of
that year to Miss Evaline Houtz.
What splendid match we thought
that was; 0skaloosals most promi
nent young man to one of, her most
prominent and talented girls. Eva
line was a bright girls bright to-
day-she has always been student.
The OsKALoosA HERALD has had
at its head many splendid and tai
ented men,. There was DR.. Charles
Beardsley, a gentleman of ability
and culture. When look about and
see good trees shading our streets,
lawns and houses, our town hidden
by trees, / think of the way DR..
Beardsley kept up the cry in the
HERALD, "PIant trees, Plant trees"
Now we see the effect of keeping an
idea going in newspaper.
And there was Henry Leighton,
much honored and respected by
town, country and state. He like
John r. Needham was cut down by
death in the prime of young man
hood. w. H. Needham, brother of
John R. was once "Boss" of the
Herald establishment. / don't know
what he had against US that he
should pull up stakes and go to Sig
Quincy. We had nothing against
him. A. M. Knox was there a while.
Mrs. Needham called Mr.. Knox the
humorous editor. / can think of sew
eral others, Colonel Fisher, Captain
Hunter and George r. Lee, all with
their special talents. Then Albert
W. and Mrs. Swain who were host
within themselves.
And now we have Charley and Phil
Hoffman, natives of Oskaloosa man.
aging the old HERALD. We are very
well satisfied and not bit ashamed
of these Oskaloosa boys.
SEMIRA A. PHILLIPS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-07-11
on GRUwELL 4 co
A large Hardware house Enjoying a
Large Trade

large Hardware house Enjoying a
Large Trade
The firm of c. B. Gruwell & Co.
hardware dealers, have been in existence
since July, 1893, when they purchased
the stock from Haw & McPherrin, who
had been in this line for ten years pre-
vious; in fact the building, 2oI West
High. avenue, where c. B. Gruwell &
Co. are located, was built in 1871 by
DR.. Gruwell, father of the present oc-
cupant, and has never been occupied by
any other business than the hardware
line, making it one of the Oldest hard
ware stands in the city The building is
20 by 100 feet and the firm occupy two
floors and basement with their large and
varied stock. They handle all kinds of
light and heavy hardware, builders and
blacRsmiths' tools, cutlery, farm tools,
stoves, furnaces, etc. Their stock Is so
large that the public has come to under
stand that no matter what they want in
these lines they can find it at C. B. Cru
we'll & Co.'S.
In stoves and ranges they make spe-
cialty of the Garland" heaters and
ranges and Bucks heaters and ranges; in
furnaces they handle "Akron Air Blast
and palace King" and in oil stoves,
the BLUE Flame" Reliable and the
"New Process" all of satisfactory
makes, They pay special attention to
their furnace work and are doing
splendid business in that line, having
placed about fifteen furnaces since taxi
ing the business.
They also make speciality of their
timing department and are thoroughly
prepared for all lines of work in this
department; they employ two timers,
both experts in their line, one of whom
is especially proficient and the work
turned out is always first class in every
/ uCtall' VII IluWSh ID III lHC SlOlS SOH-
stantly and there are four efficient em-
ployees to look after the wants of the
patrons.
Mr. c. B. Gruwell was formerly in
the drug business in this city, from 1866
to 1874, when he removed to Grinnell,
where engaged in the drug business un-
til 1893, when he w8 elected clerk of
Poweshiek county, filling that office until
1897, when he returned to this city, and
engaged in the abstract and real estate
business under the firm name of C. B.
Gruwell & Son, retiring from that bust
ness to enter the present line Mr.. Cru
we'll is native of Ohio, but came to
this county in 1865; he still owns prop
erty in Grinnell and also has property
interests in this city.