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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-06-13

Transplanting is progressing slowly.
on account of the dry weather, but the
recent rains will improve the conditions
greatly. The plants are generally
healthy and strong, having been kept
growing during the dry weather by irri-
cation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
LAVIGNE PLANT SOLD.

Wealthy New York Concern Buys All
 Belonging to the Company.
 Yesterday morning Auctioneer Beecher sold at public auction the entire plant of the Lavigne Automatic Manufactur- ing company, including the land on which the building is situated at 161 River street.
 The auction was in pursuance with an order issued by the superior court to the receiver, Frederick c. Lun, who has been in charge of the plant for some time past. On the land there was first and second mortgage and taxes for a short time The mortgages had the interest almost all paid up and the tax es were to be paid for before the prop erty was turned over to the buyer.
 The only offer made on the bidding was by representative of the Tower & Line company of New York.
 MT Towers representative bid S6,010, the lowest figure asked by the receiver. MT. Lavigne was seen after the sale. purchased the plant would start the business running immediately. Several concerns from other cities will be brought here, and the only thing man. ufactured by the new company will be automatic machinery.
 MT. Lavigne will be retained as gen. era manager The concern which pur- chased the plant is a wealthy one and is said to have a capital of $5,00O,O00
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CITY COuRT CASES.

The cases of Thomas Cosgrove and Thomas F. Mansfield, who are charged with breach of the peace and assault ing Policeman Richard T. Moore, were up in the city court yesterday morning, but as Policeman Moore was not able to be in court the cases were continued until July 13.
 The case of Joseph P. Miller, the Con- gress avenue newsdealer, charged with building a bonfire in the street abu- sive language and breach of the peace, was continued to Tuesday, July Ii, at the request of his counsel, Attorney Ja- cobs.
 The case of Ambrose Boyle, charged with non-support of his two minor chill dren, was continued to July g.
 John Guthrie, charged with breach of the peace, drunkenness and resisting an officer, had judgment suspended in all but the latter charge, for which he was fined $5 and costs.
 Catherine Morton, charged with drunkenness, threatened to have an at tack of heart disease upon the witness stand unless the judge showed her clemency but her sentence of thirty days in Jail and costs of SHY was not altered.
 The cases of Daniel Nottingham and Patrick Farrell both charged with vio- lation of the liquor law, were continued to July 10 and Il, respectively.
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REAL ESTATE RECORD.
Many Deeds Filed Yesterday.

Many Deeds Filed Yesterday. !.
 The following deeds were filed for record in the town clerks office yester- day:
 Warranty deeds-John Bohan to Michael J. Landas property corner Lib- erty and Putnam streets; Wallace ID. Clark to Edward s. DeLadson ct ux., 10 feet on Cove street.
 Quit claim deeds-Edward Barnett to Edward s. Swift, 26 feet on George street; Julia A. English to Jessie c. Newton, ct ux., property corner Dwight and Chapel street; Charles D. Kinney to w. J. Atwater, property corner Cres- cent and Fountain streets. Edward F. Jones to Twentieth Century Wesleyan league, property corner Townsend and Forbes avenues: National Savings bank to John O'Gorman 31 feet on State street: Francis B. Trowbridge to Wil- liam R. H. Trowbridge, 37 1-2 feet on Elm street: John M. Woolsey est, to Isaac M Shields, 2S feet on Ashmun street; Annie Brennan est. to Annie c. How'd, 3S feet on Henry street; JameS Brennan to James A. Brennan, 40 feet on Canal street; Annie Brennan est to Kate V. Bearsdey 40 feet on Winches- ter avenue; William R. H. Trowbridge ct ux., to Francis B. Trowbridge, 37 1-2 feet on Elm street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
BICYCLE MEET TONIGHT.
Rain Postponed the Event Last Even
 ing

Rain Postponed the Event Last Even ing
 What would undoubtedly have proved the fastest cycle meet in Connecticut would have been held last evening on the Coliseum track on Howard avenue had not the rain prevented. The meet will be held tonight however, and the prediction may be verified. All the rid CTS who were to have ridden last even- ing will ride tonight, and in addition there will ride three or four others. A pursuit race in which four of the fast est riders will compete will be an ex- tra number on the programme
 Nearly all the professionals who are to compete in the meet were at the track yesterday afternoon, and to man unite in saying that it is probably the fastest track in the world Crane and Dyer on a motor tandem did mile on the track yesterday afternoon in 1:43. J. A. Hunter, the Newark fier, followed the pace. This evening George Collett, the amateur champion, will at tempt a mile in 1: 40.
 Nearly 1000 tickets were sold on the grounds yesterday afternoon and last evening in addition to those already sold. These tickets will of course be good tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
DEWELL-FEUCHTWANGER

Son of Ex-Lieutenant Governor and
 Bride Will Spend Honeymoon in Eu.
 rope.
 One of the prettiest weddings of the season, so thoroughly simple and un- pretentious, yet which united two of the best known families in New Haven, Was solemnized yesterday at high noon at the home of the brides parents, S3 Sachefn street, when Rev. pr. William Beardsley, rector of St. Thomas church united in marriage James D. Dewell, jr., eldest son of ex-Lieutenant Governor James D. Dewell and wife, to Miss Clara Feuchtwanger, daughter Of MT and Mrs. Ernest Feuchtwauger. The impressive Episcopal service was used. Only the immediate families of the bride and groom were present.
 The bride, who is very prepossessing. educated and refined, wore very dain-' ty summer travelling gown of blue, with white waist and hat to match gown. The bride is a graduate of Hillhouse higr school and also of the State Nor nal school and, as are the other mem- bers oe her family, we'll known in edu- catonal, musical, literary and social circles The bride has been for some years very efficient and valued teach- CT in the public schools here.
 The groom, James D. Dewell, jr., son of ex-Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. James D. Dewell belongs to one of the oldest and best families in Connecticut. He is a graduate of Hopkins grammar school, of the Yale Sheffield Scientific school and of the Yale Law school, '93. His speciality is admiralty law, in which he is most successful. He is also a prominent member of the Graduates club and is very popular among a large circle of friends.
 The decorations of the parlors were artistic and immediately after the cere- mony collation. was served. MT and Mrs. Dewell left on an early afternoon train and to-day will sail on the Wilson liner Colorado for Europe, where they will spend the summer in Holland and Belgium. On their return, which will be about September 1. they will reside in this city. They go in the Colorado to Hull, England, and thence by boat to Rotterdam, a twelve hours sail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
SUICIDE IN NORWICH.
Body of Well Dressed Man Found in a
 Park.

Norwich, Conn. July e.-The body of
 a well dressed unknown man was found lying in Sachem park here to-day. There was bullet hole in the right side of the head, and revolver of 32-calizre,
 with one chamber empty, was found lying nearby. It evidently was a case of suicide. The only thing found upon
 the body which may lead to identifica- tion was gold ring, which bore on the
 inside the name of Helen Anderson.'s No papers were in the pockets of the clothing, there was no money, triilets or anything of the kind. The man ap- parently was sixty years of age weigh- ed 165 pounds, was five feet seven inches tall, wore a gray moustache, and his clothing was of such quaAty as to indicate that the wearer had been in comfortable circumstances. He had been dead for some hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07

MT. Charles Betts, Burr Oak, Mich., writes: "I had been troubled for long time with chronic diarrh9a, which pro- luced great despondency, sickness at the stomach, pain between the hips and in the back, and increasing weakness of the whole system. commenced taking Peruna for these troubles and felt TO- lieved in week of tho distressing pains and despondency. can now do work that could not do at all before taking Peruna. began to improve at once, felt more cheerful and animated, stronger and baoyanf, frner nerves, freedom from pain in fhe bowels and and qaict sleep. I thank you for vour 1-i,,1 rd-rio~ ir-
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DIDN'T USE BATHING SUITS.
,rowd of Boys Arrested at Basin

Crowd of Boys Arrested at Basin
 Wharf Yesterday Afternoon.
 Complaint has been made to the po- lice of the Grand avenue precinct this summer that bows were in the habit of going in swimming at Bason wharf, near Belle dock, without encasing them- selves in bathing suits other than those provided by nature Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Hayes and Patrol- men Trainor and McQueeney found 3 crowd of naked boys in swimming at the wharf and after making them dress the police took them to the Grand ave- nue station, where they were locked up. The boys are James McNulty, Joseph McNulty, Patrick Reynolds, William Morton, John Healy. Daniel O'Connors Joseph Leary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
CITY COURT. CIVIL SIDE.


 Tn the civil side of the city court yes terday Sophie T. Thompson brought an action against F. Howard Russell, the lumber merchant, of 379 Whalley ave- nue. to foreclose on his Whalley avenue premises. The plaintiff claims that the defendant owes her 1000 on promis- sory note which he gave her on Decem- Der 15 1898, and which she claims is still unpaid, The plaintiff claims a foreclosure and also summons in the First National bank of this city, which she claims has mortgage of $6,000 on the property. granted subsequent to hers
 In the matter of Mrs. Mary w. FoW- Ter vs. George E. Spare, an action to re- cover $263 on a board bill and in which the plaintiff claims fraud a judgment has been taken by default.
 Jane T. Kingsley of Redlands, Cal, as trustee under the last will of Henry c. Kingsley. late of New Haven, has sued John Calen ct al. in this court for foreclosure of a mortgage on prop erty on Blatchley avenue to secure the payment of loan of $1 1000 made some time ago.
 Carlo Toscano and wife have brought a suit in the same court to recover $107 on a note from Guiseppi Toscano and his wife.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
THH CITY MISSIONS.

At the City Mission hall, corner State and Court streets, the Sunday services tomorrow will be as usual at 9 and 1O:30 a. m. 3. 5, and 7:30 p. m. The evening service will be conducted by the Mission Rescue band, William c. Skinner leader There will be ] concert solo as usual by W. F. Fenno, jr., who will also lead the singing upon the cor net.
 The next fresh air' excursion will be sent out on Thursday next and will be for the boys and girls Of the Satur- day sewing school with members of their families and others who will be invited according to the funds that may be sent for this purpose to Rev. Mr. Mossman or to Miss S. J. Hume at the City Mission hall.
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SENT TO ASYLLrM.

John Sause middle-aged resident of Day street, has been growing gradually insane of late, and has been beating his wife and threatening her life. He imagines that he is called upon to do penance for the entire world The oth- CT night he appeared before his wife's bedside with lighted candle and pro her. frightening her nearly out of her wits. Yesterday in the city court Drs. Baldwin and Flynn both said that he was dangerously insane and liable to do some one injury. Judge Bishop in the city court yesterday sent the man to the state insane asylum and Police Sergeant Williams who arrested Sause, left with him for Middletown on an ear- ly afternoon train,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
FUNERAL OF ALEXANDER HAM
 IT.TON

Hartford, July 6.-The funeral of AL exander Hamilton was held at ? o'clock this afternoon, at No. s35 Asylum ave- nue. The services were conducted by the Rev. Howard w. Pope of New Ha- ven, the evangelist, who was a personal friend of the deceased. The store of c. S. Brewer & Co.,, where MT, Hamilton was engaged for years, was closed dur ing the afternoon, out of respect to his memory. The floral offerings included an elegant standing wreath from the proprietors and clerks in the esta blish- ment; plaque of pink roses from MT. and Mrs c. $. Brewer. plaque of roses from Newton, Robertson & Co.,, plaque of roses from ex-Lieutenant Governor George G. and Frank c. Sumner of the Hartford Trust company, roses from H, w. Conklin, pinks from MT. Beane, roses from Mrs. R. H. Lewis, bunch of sweet peas from Mrs Rhodes, standing wreath from Marble club and bunch of sweet peas from MT. and Mrs Henry Avery The bearers were John A. Conk- lin, K. c. Kingsley F. A. Smith, Earl H. Marvell A. r. Woods and Geoge S. Penfeld. The interment will be in South Windsor.
 SHERLON l.. BALDWIN, FORMER
 LY OF THIS CITY.
 Sherlon L. Baldwin. one of the most widely known of Bridgeport's business men, died al his home, 72 Liberty street in that city, at an early hour yesterday after a brief illness MT was for years engaged in the shoe business in Bridgeport. and had occupied a number of the larger stores in the center of the city. During the past few years his store was in the postofiice arcade, MT. Baldwin, while engaged in an active business life. took no active part in the politics or govern ment of :he city, but he was good business man and was citizen of whom Bridgeport could well feet proud. He is survived by a widow, two sons and three daughters. The deceased was in his fifty-seventh year. He was for years travelling salesman for A. R. Treadway &- Co.,, who did wholesale business on State street, New Haven. He Is well remembered here. The fun aral services will take place at his late residence to-day at 2;30 D. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
BOWEL CATARRhI OF SUMMER.

might add that Peruna cured mo so that I stayed cured. That is ap important thing"
 In a later letter he says: "Peruna is household necessity and I hope that every family will come to realize the fact. As to my health, it is as near por- feet, ] believe, as any one's health can
 be at my age. I am well and feel thu vigor and vitality of Q man of 30 or 40 years, though have just passed my 7Sth birthday.
 "I use no glasses for reading or writ- ing, and as I am fruit grower labor regularly and never feel fatigued. I owe this state of being, sincerely be- lieve, to the good effects, the alterative and restorative properties of Peruna and Manalin-Peruna chiefly, of course. Twas in depiorabIe condition, truly, when began 10 take this greaf re- st0rers and wonder and wonder at fhc change H wrought in my physical ana mental condition. Peruna is Heaven ly gift to the race. Dr. Hartman is one of the chosen helpers and benefactors Of lineage and of suffering men and women.
 "I let no opportunity pass where Pe- runa can be used, to recommend it to and friends. I perform this service as duty"
 Peruna cures all phases of summer Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O., for a free copy oss Summer Catarrh," a book which treats in an instructive manner the dieeaaes
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
EPWORTH CHURCH.

The pastor, Rev. Fred Winslow Adams, will preach in the morning on e'The Contribution of Doubt to the Di vinity of Jesus'' and in the evening on "The Contagion of Trust" The morn ing musical programme will include: Chorus-"Love Divine".. .. Lyon
 (with soprano and tenor duet) Bass solo--"The Holy City" Adams
 Sydney l.. Brown.
 In the evening the choir will render Chorus-"Behold! God is my Salva-
 tion". :. .. :. Myers and there will be solos by Miss Barnes and Mrs. Edith Bee.s-Jones.
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FAREWELL SERMON.
Rev. F. H. Fischer Will Bid Good Bye
 IJtc Crpureoa tio,1

Rev F. H. Fischer Will Bid Good Bye
 to His Congregation Tomorrow Mornng-C Committee to Report,
 Al the Zion German Lutheran church, corner of Davenport avenue and Ward street. tomorrow morning at 10;30 o'clock, Rev. Edward H. Fischer, the pastor of the church, will preach his farewell sermon. During the service the Lords Supper will be served The choir will render special music for the occasion. After the church services the committee on resolutions appointed last Sunday at the regular meeting of the church will make it's report. This committee has full power to draft suita- ble resolutions bearing on the work of Rev. MT Fischer's ten years pastorate. In the evening at 7;30 o'clock Rev. Samuel Chaser, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran church. Meriden, will occupy the pulpit
 Concerning the call sent to Rev. Fred erick Ottmann of Hartford 1t might be mentioned that at the regular meeting of the church last Sunday letter was read which had been received from Rev. MT. Ottman, saying he had re- ceived the call and stating that he would consider 1t in the near future. Of course if he thinks favorably of ac- cepting the call, which the members of the Zion church hope he will, he would first have to bring the matter to the at- tention of the members of the church of which he is now pastor and they would have to decide whether he could accept 1t or not Should he send let ter accepting the call special meeting will be called immediately to act upon it. In the meantime the members of the Zion church are anXiously awaiting his decision.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
S10000 FIRE IN PROVIDRNCEy

Providence, R. l.. July GA three alarm fire in the Fitzgerald building, corner of Friendship and Eddy streets, to-day caused loss estimated at slOO.- 900. The building was of six stories and the fire destroyed the two top floors. The oI igin of the blaze mas not been ascertained. The loss to the build ing was about S25,000. General esti- mates E. l.. Lougee estimates his damage at S30O00; Catlow Brothers at S10,0o0; F. R. Barker, between S5.OOO and $10000; and George H. Holmes s3O- 900, The firms are all engaged in man ufacturing jewelry. They carried no insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
REV. DIR. TAYLOR AT GRACE M. E..
 CHURCH.


 Rev. George Lansing Taylor of Ham, den Plains will preach in exchange With the pastor at the Grace M. E. church on Sunday morning. In the evening Rev. A. J. Smith will preach from the topic announced, "A Plea for Thomas" or "People Who Live in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones" The follow ing is the programme of services:
 Morning. Organ prelude (selected) Anthem-Q Quartet-"Lo it is I..Shelley Hymn Congregational Response. Gloria Patri. Offertory chorus-Anthem- Day Thou Gavest" .... .. .. .... Woodward Hymn (CongregationaD Sermon-Rev. George L. Taylor. Hymn Congregational
 Evening. Organ -(Selection). Quartet-"Love Not the World" ...... ..... .............. .,Shelley Hymn Congregational, Offertory chorus-Anthem-" Unto Me-. ........Shepafd Hymn Congregational Sermon by Rev. A. J. Smith. Hymn Congregational
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POLICE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
Officers Elected at the Annual Meeting
 YaStprdav

Officers Elected at the Annual Meeting
 Yesterday
 The Police Mutual Benefit association yesterday afternoon held it's annual meeting in the city court room. Ser geant Dunn was elected president of the association for the ensuing year, Ser geant Hayes vice president, Patrolman J. J McAvoy secretary, Patro,man John W. Grant treasurer, Dr. William J. Butler examining physician. The fol- lowing board of directors was elected: Patrolmen Fenn Watrous and Simon Streit, and Detective James Ward and Detective William Frey.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
S50,000 IN REVTNUE

Good Returns from the Special War Taxes.
 For a few days after July 1 the dep uty collectors in the internal revenue office have been busy winding up the annual collections of the special taxes for this district The collections esti- mated approximately, have amounted to about $50000 Most of this amount the United States government earns as a result of the special war taxes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
CHARGES OF MURDER
Made Against the Melandos of Middle

Made Against the Melandos of Middle
 town.
 Middletown, July 6.-Charles Melando and his wife, Della Melando, were ar raigned before Judge Pearne in the city court here this morning on a charge al- leging the murder on June IS of James, the five-months-old son of Mrs. Melan- do by beating and then drowning the child.
 Neither Melando nor his wife made any statement in the cour+ and they were held for the next term of the su- perior court without bonds. The court convenes the fourth Tuesdly in Sep tember.
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lA AND ABOUT THE COURTS
YANZ INDICTED FOR MURDER BY
 GR1ND JURY.
True BiI Returned and Jury Dismissed Several New Cases in Civil Side, City COurt-Insnue Man Committed 10 Asylum by Judge Bishop.

Asylum by Judge Bishop.
 The jury for the July term of the criminal side of the superior court re- ported at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morn with true bills against George Yang for murder in the first degree and against John Lambert for a crime against the order of nature, the penalty for which is life imprisonment. Yang was remand ed without bail after his plea of not guilty. Lambert, on the same plea. was placed under bonds of $5000, which he was unable to furnish, and he was re- manded to the custody of Sheriff Dun- hams deputies, who took both prisoners to jail. The grand jury had these cases before.
 In the third case, that of the state vs. Josiah Halstead, who was charged with q crime like that of Lambert, return was made of mo true bill'' and he was discharged Two women, one oE whom was the sister of the accused, effusively greeted him when Judge Elmer ordered his release.
 Upon the reports if the grand jury and the entering of pleas State Attor- ney Williams informed the court that Lambert was without counsel, and rec commended Lawyer Sanford B. Martin for assignment to his defense. Judge Elmer assigned Lawyer Martin and continued the case until the October term.
 Lawyer Jacob P. Goodhart. for Yang, made motion for continuance until the same term, which, without objec- ton from State Attorney Williams, was granted Court then adjourned without date.
 For the first time within the memory of the oldest court official the jury in the superior court was dismissed for the July term by Judge Elmer without hnving tried a case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07
LILLY FOTRTH ROY

J. B. Kroell, formerly of this city and now with the Gill Engraving company of Brooklyn, is rejoicing over the new compound boy, which arrived at his homo July 4th. Mother and son are do- ing well.
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NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
FEATURES OF THE AMBIGUOUS SER
 VICES TOMORROW.
Arrival Of MT. Downes, New Curate of Trinity Church-NIr. Beach mt First M. E. ChurCh-Rev. C. l.. Taylor at Grace MI. E,-Rev. r. w. Adams mt Euworth Church-Other Notes.
Epwor.h church-Other Notes.

The Rev. William Philip Downes, B. D., the curate of Trinity church, has arrived in town and will be the guest for the present of Rev. pr. Baker.
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AT SIT THOMAS CHuRCH

The services in St. Thomas church tomorrow will he: Morning prayer with sermon at 10:30, and in the evening" prayer at o'clock. At the morning service the archdeacon of the diocese of Michigan City will preach.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-07-07

Assistant Pastor w. D. Beach will occupy the pulpit of the First M. E. church tomorrow His morning topic will be "The Angel in the Garden" Ev- ening topic, "The Imitation of Christ