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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Last Lecture Of the Course.

Rev. John A. Stemen will give the
last of his series of illustrated lectures
in the Congregational church next Fri
day evening. The former numbers have
been full of interest and information
and the last of the course will be Of the
same high grade Friday night his
subject VIII be Sublime Switzerland
and Sunny Italy. Synopsis: Mt Blanc.
the father of mountains, like the Great
White Throne, milks the heavens into
four great rivers; Swiss character and
customs: classic Geneva; Switzerland's
contribution to ne progress of civiliza-
ton; personal experience in climbing the
Matterhorn Rose Edelweiss on the verge
of eternal SHOWS; picturesque st. Goth
ard; largest tunnel in the world; up the
JungfJau by rail Rome, the eternal
city; foe seven hills: St Peters and the
Vatican; the land of the greatest discov-
erers, artists, seulptors, poets, scientists,
Observation-Disclosures, Angelo, Gal
ileo, Dante, Raphael, Savonarola; ia
nous cathedrals; the gondolier in Venice;
the land Oh blue skies and old art
All slides are directly imported from
France and Germany Moonlight scenes
among the everlasting mountains and
among the gray old ruins of twenty
centuries ago Tickets are now on sale
at Arnold's drug store. Adults 3J cents
children IS cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

The Proposition was Badly Defeated License
Carries Again Little Interest
in Election.

Tuesdays city election in this town
was one of the most spiritless contests
that the people have Known here In
fact there was ne contest. so to speak.
There was bat the republican ticket in
the field, and tie proposition to bond
the city for city hall and the license
question We're the only issues. and there
was no spirit in either proposition, but
quiet, individual voting free from dis
cussion. The vote was materially below
that of last spring Notwithstanding
there was but the one ticket, scratching
was liberal on almost every spot on the
ballot. In the First ward considerable
contention arose over the city hall pro
5ect and a fight was made on Alderman
A, ID. Helgerson, who was the nominee
of the caucus for reelection. w n.
Pulvel ran independent and was elected
by SIX majority.
THE LIc1-N IL QUESTION.
1t is seldom Sc Little has been said in
this matter Apparently there was q
spirit of Indifference, and the vote was
somewhat less than on the general ticket
License carried by eighteen majority,
Following is the vote in the different
wards:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
The New County Board.

The town elections Of Tuesday brought
more new names to the surface for ser
vice on the county board at its next
session than has been recorded at any
session for more than dozen years.
Nearly half the membership of the board
is changed from last year. Following
is the personnel of the new board
Bergen--C. ]. Mcclellan.
Ohristiana--E. D. Homstad.
CIintoB-Mlchaei Brody.
Coon--P. r Stromstad.
Forest--Chas j. Eastman.
Frankiin--Ole r. Fortuey,
Genoa-Chas. OFT
GreenwoOd-Frank Roth, Jr.
Hanbgrg-Daniel Thiel
Harmony-Fred Drummer.
Hillsbor0--F. j. Board
eiTerson~TrunSa Kendall.
Kickupoo-L. q. Thompson.
Idberty--John W. Potts.
gtark--Oso. H. Wallace.
eterling-J, NJ. Vance.
Union-Joseph Haugh.
YirDaua-Henry Aker
Webster William Miller.
HheatIand-Aisx Tailock.
WhitestOwn-sherm l.. McN8y.
DeSoto vlllage-~F q. Andrew
HiilsborO viilage-t. l. PiLoh.
Ia Fargo village Homer a. Lombard.
Mound PARK yiiiaae-E. u. Cushman.
Ontario yillaRe--E. W. SGndOn,
KeadstoWu giliags-Frank Benika.
Westby village-JeDs. Davidson.
ViroquA clty-Fifst ward + NJ Miushall;
Second ward, o. g. stevens; Third ward
s. ii Foster.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Rnv. MA WILCOX.

This old settler OF Vernon county passed
away at the ripe old age OF 80 years ! months
aud 10 days, on Friday morning, March Esd
At the home of his daughter Mrs. NJ. J Cass.
ia Sumner Bremen county. Iowa He was
Torn at South Goar, Canada West but moved
10 the state Of New York at the age OF 10 He
was married Nov. IL, 1928. 70 Sarah w Part
ridge, whose death occurred NJ sumner, Nov
1872 when young man be became "a
Methodist minister and entered the trtyali
connection In Oreida conference, where he
flied many important stations When the
anti-siayery agitation arose In the state and
which led to his coming west. In 1852, he
settled on wild lands ono mile from MOnu-
ulent Rock In the present town OF Franklin.
Preaching aud teaching school meantime be,
made every Interest OF society feel the touch
OF bis vigor and striking personality He
subsequently left bis farm and removed to
Victory, where he resided until increasing
age compelled him TO go with his wife to re-
side with his third daughter, Mrs Martha y
cass, at Sumner Iowa. During his later life
he was member OF the Congregational
church and 4 minister Ia that denomination,
which faith he held at the time o. his death
lie leaves oue son and Ave daughters, whose
best efforts were expended In making his de-
Ginning years comfortable and happy. His
later years were especially characterized by
his mental vigor TO the end, refusing the
nourishment offered him. saying, II am dy-
ing; don't want IL; let me go" With great
patience he ionged for the hour of dtssolu-.
ton. bis funeral was attic nded in the Meth
odist church at sumner, sunday, March 18th,
II. Nj. Cooley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
PicEfHGs FOR PRUDENT PURCHASERS.

Fancy silk vests at Michaelsohns.
For violin, guitar and banjo strings
go TO Towner's.
Stylish dress pants, latest New York
goods at Michaelsohns.
Don't overlook any of the many new
advertisements in today's paper.
Money TO loan on real estate. In
quire of Attorney G. II. Minshall
Martin q Kuebler viii save you
money on paints oil and brushes
Some choice city and country rea
estate for sale; inquire of G. Fl. Minshall
Silk front dress shirts, latest pat
terms, only 80 cents at Michaelsohn's
--latest stiff and soft hats in light
and dark oolors at Michaelsohns.
Send to Towners for sheet music
one-half price Nc Kinley's popular line
only 10 cents each.
New goods the latest styles of
landing and DOWN collars at Michael
sohn'.
-Bewarel OF limitations of Pomeroy
and Pelton's Comstock Spanish tobacco
seed.
-Pomeroy & Peltons Comstock
Spanish tobacco seed Tor sale at The
Big Store.
Towner's new line of wall paper is
now ready. Do 10. buy until you sec
his immense line.
Bring in your BROKEN PARASoLS.
We are nov prepared to do all kinds Of
repairing and recovering.
MARTIN d KUEBLER.
DR. r. W Baldwin dentist, success
sor to DR. Requs. Office in Devlin
block. opposite ne Fortney hotel
Farm to exchange for city property.
Call at CENSOR Office
Another carload of that Leader
-four at Rogers & Williams The best
patent -four ever sold in Viroqua. Try
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
HARVESTING THE RIPEEED GRAIN.
The Reaper Death Cuts Wide Swath In the Rank S
Of Vernon County Pioneer Citizens
Five In One Week.

The CENSOR ispained to chron Gle the death
of five old aud highly respected pioneer
settlers in this issue. Surely, in the loss be-
Low, the Mssterof Ceremonies has called only
faithful and lruly good men.
LEVI NOBLE
This exemplary man, pioneer settler and
veteran of the war, who settled ut Newton
In 1884. and has maintained bis residence there
continuously, died 81 the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. o. X. Cauper. in this city,
Tuesday morning Mt O'Clock. His death
came from heart failure, and without the
slightest warning, Mr., Noble has been feeble
All winter. The dsy before his death his SON
in law changed place of residence. and it Is
believed the excitement incident 10 the
change affected his heart: During the night
he was uneasy and finally arose and was
seated la his chair when he died without
struggle. Mr. Noble was born in the east
about Isss, came to this county ans settled ut
Newton In 1854, where his good wifi, and him.
self reared seven sons and daughters. Mr.
Noble enlisted ms private ia Co A. first
regiment Wisconsin battery, aud served dur
ing the rebellion. He has always been iden-
tilted with the best interests of the commu-
nifty where he 50 long lived. He was farmer
and merchant and served as long as health
would permit rs postmaster He was a man
on strong convictions and was ever prepared
70 defend his position. Mr.. Mobiles wife
passed away some years since. The remains
viii be taken TO Newton for interrment to-
morrow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Notes fron The congregational pulpl..

Subject for midweek service Is she
conversion of Cornelius. Acts X.
Next Sunday the pastor will preach
both morning and evening Morning
subject, Palm Sunday Sermon, even
ing, a topic of general interest.
Annual M. ting of church and society
will be held in tue church parlors and
dining rooms nexS Monday evening at
6 o'clock. All members and friends Of
the church and society are invited to
the free supper to be served by the
Ladies Aid society at o'clock.
The Sir Knights Of Viroqua and vici-
nifty will attend Easter morning services
of this church A fuller notice will be
giyan next week
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
nonAoE n. srrnMAN.

In the village OF Ontario on March 27th, OF
pneumonia, after short illness. HORACE Il.
sTEpMAN. aged 6i years month and IS days.
Mr.. stedman was born in Lennox, Madison
county, New York. Enlisted in the a. q.
volunteer infantry. May O. 1861 He was
wounded at the battle OF Antetum and mus
tered out OF the service June s, 1853 June SO
1855, he was married 10 Harriet Fungerford,
In Lennon, Madison county, N. Y. They
moved TO Wisconsin and settled In The town
u sheiion, Monroe county. and have been
continuous residents until the time OF his de-
misc. Mfr stedman was town treasurer for
nine years, member OF on tario I. o q. f. and
financial secretary for sixteen years; charler
member Of Camp No re. NJ w. A; charter
mer. Der OF James Williams A. X. Post No.
1868, aud charter member o. Home RebeKah
lodge No. 1876. Deceased was the father of
ten children eight OF whom are now living.
| "a the death OF II. III stedman, the commu-
nifty OF which he was an houored member feels
that IL has met with a sad calamity. He WAS
a safe counselor and kind and considerate
friend. generous 20 fault, and an indulgent
and sind father. But the Ail-wise Master
has removed him from our midst, and we bow
20 his mandate, knowing that he doeth all
things we'll, and hoping our loss may be his
everlasting gain. Con-.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
LIE GRANT STERLING

The death OF this citizen, which occurred
ou Saturday last deserves more than passing
notice, Mr. S.arling was AT his death, doubt
less. the olc.esst llN e. settler In the county.
he locs:ed Ia the tuwn OF Sterling Ia 1874, and
most OF the time from that date, and had been
Que of the foremost citizens of The county, "a
man respected by his netghbors and all ac-
quaintances. lie has done his full share to
develop the resources of the county and bet
ter the conditions OF mankind Mr.. Sterling
was born In hentutky in 1919 He belongs
sterling, was born In i76S, and was a particf-
pant In the stirring times OF the Declaration.
the French, Indian and Revolutionary wars.
he was 40 years of age Wheat second war with
England commenced and IA, 1872 enlisted In
the service of the United States. He came
here at the time his son lie Grant did. He
died in 1855. The Sterling family deserve
and viii bE We a place Ia the history of YER
non count" as pioneers OF the pioneers, and
citizens par excellence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Not What II Ought to Be.

The Viola Intelligencer says of the
new mail service on the Kickapoo line:
Last Tuesday mail service vas resumed
on the line of the Wisconsin Western
railroad. 1t is only pouch service, how
ever, and is much inferior to the postal
car service which we had prior to last
June. A letter mailed from the Viola
postoffioe to Readstown, the first station
below Tor any other station for that mat
ter must be pouched to Wauzeka and
the following day will be pouched from
Wauzeka to destination Return mail
will have to go through the same pro-
cess. In this vay the stations are fur
Their from escn other than they are from
Chicago as far as mail facilities 90.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
oyR LOCAL PRESS cULLINGs.
Affairs in Neighbor.ag Towns. as Founa Il Our
Exchanges.
LFrom the Viola 1tolllgencer.l

From the V lola 1tettlgencer.I
w. H. Thompson of Wauzeka, is now
the owner of the Waggoner farm mile
east of Viola, the papers having changed
hands on Monday of this week The
farm contains $50 acres aud was sold for
90, 600. BIZ Thompson will stock the
farm with nlooded animals and will
maks many substantial improvements
in the way of buildings, clearing, etc,
J. NJ. Clark, of Mound Park, has been
appointed agent for the Utica Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the
towns of Liberty and Forest.
J. A. Hayes, business manager of the
Keogh Excelsior Co.'S plant at Peters
burg, was looking after business matters
here. Mr.. Hayes hae purchased 1000
cords of excelsior bolts at the different
stations in the Valley this winter, 1900
cords Of which were purchased at this
place.
Banker G. e. Tate was down from La
Fargo and took his mother on the train
to his home to spend the remainder of
her declining years, and the Tate resi-
dence in this village is for the first time
In many years without an occupant.
Grandma Tate has been approving rap
idly in health of late s+4a was able TO
walk to the train.
Henry Ford, alias .Tol'.son, who has
been lying in Jail several weeks at Rich
land Center, awaiting trial on the charge
of having burglarized the residence Of
John Smith of Camp Creek, escaped ON
Thursday of last week. Ford and an
other prisoner were carrying in wood
under the supervision of Sheriff Sharp
and Ford bolted He made for the hills
east of town and made good his escape.
Ford was arrested at Viroqua at the
opening of winter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
MARrTN F.AL1.EN.

His name Is worthy TO be inscribed on the
long roll of foremost citizens who have ans
wered 10 the wants os bum anity during a
long and useful life and gone TO their reward
on high. Mr. Allen died at his home IN the
town OF Jefferson last saturday He was
stricken with paralysis during Wednesday
night and never regained eonsciou sness
Funeral occurred at the oia home and inter
ment was had in the city cemetery Mr.
Allen v as 80 years old, born IN New York
He came 10 Vernon county In 1853. and here
large family OF sons and daughters have
been reared 70 usefulness by himself aud
good wife, who passed TO q e beyond about
year since Mr.. Allen f1unded the Newton
Touring mills, which he operated SUCCESS
fully for many years, finally returning TO his
farm. where he has lived quietly and enjoyed
ife He WAS citlzen full OF usefulness and
his good example wiz live after him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.

kENNA, JACKSON, Co, W. VA.
About three years ago my wife had
an attack ct rheumatism which confined
her TO her bed for over month and
rendered her unable TO walk step with
out assistance, her limbs being swollen
to twice their normal size Mr.. s. Mad
dox on my using Chamberlain's Pain
Balm / purchased fifty cent bottle
and used 1t according to the directions
and the next morning she walked TO
breakfast without assistance in any
manner. and has not had a similar at.
tack since. "A PARSONS. For sale by
4. J. johnson g. Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
openIng Of New Millinery Store.

The Misses Lake and Carter wish to
announce to ne ladies Of Viroqua, that
they will have their spring millineI
opening Wednesday April 11th in the
south Buckley building. where they
will sbo y a grand display Of we'll select
ed goods. Miss Lake returned from
Chicago last week, where she has been
purchasing a fulI stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
coRREcrs 4 FALsE srArFMEnr.

The report being current am eng peo-
pie that certain parties have beep cireu-
lating the story that ] aIa opposed to
the proposed Rural mail deliYery"
from Westby / wish to state emphati-
cally that there Is not q word of truth in
this report. and parties who have origin
ated and circulated this story have been
saying something which is utterly with
out foundation II Is nothing less than
base falsehood A Fl DAHL.
Westby, April 2, 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
THE BOND ELECTION.

The proposition TO bond the city for
$40, 900 for the construction of g city
hall and public library building. seemed
doomed from the very outset, but agi.
tation unfavorable TO the matter was
vigorous during the past week from the
fact that there was an effort made TO
have the council purchase site in ad-
vance of the advertised election OIL the
general proposition. This met with
hostile opposition, and tie only bad
humor engendered in the matter was
over this move and it worked detri-
mental effect. The vote in the city was
about three to one against issuing bonds.
Following is the result, for and against
bonds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Mrs. Craig Houored.

The death Of Mrs. Anna Wittenmyer,
chairman Of the board of directors of
the National Woman's Relief Corps
Home, at Madison, Ohio, left vacancy
which was filed by the election of Mrs,
E. II. Craig, formerly of this city. 1t is
no small honor 10 be chosen to this re-
sponsible place. This is the home which
Mrs. r. II Frater is superintendent of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
IRON the Hillsboro SENTRY.

Wexford Tongue has accepted nosi-
ton as hack driver at Merrill, and goes
there this week to begin work.
VIM Mohns came up from Z soy
Tuesday, and purchased ninety-six head
of stock ewes of Matthias Hansberry,
paying $3.50 for the bunch. Mr. Hans
berry delivered them to Union Center
Wednesday where they were put into a
car and shipped to Iowa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Irrom the Gas hton Record.

We are informed that the baggageman
at Viroqua has sure cure for influenza
at least he knc WIS how to check the
grip
We received pleasant call from our
old friend, Homstad, of the town of
Christiana, Vernon county, Monday,
who left us a substantial memento of
his visit. He is one of the prosperous
and influential farmers of that section.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

Our jacket, suit and skirt depart
ment is showing a wonderful increase in
business as the season advances Our
success with made-to-order ladies suits
is beyond our expectations We are the
acknowledged headquarters for these
goods. THE BIG STORE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
THE TIcKEr ELECTED.

Following is the complete ticket as
elected in the city
For Mayor L. c. Boyle.
For GieFk--H, f. Packard.
For Treasurer a. =, Cobb.
For Assessor-Joseph pmundson.
For City Attorney--H, r. Proctor.
For Marshalw a Norris
For Street COMMISSIONER ohm NJ fainter.
For Constables-W, W. Dunlap, S. O. Jack
sou.
First Ward-For Alderman, w, II. Pnlyer;
Supervisor Frank NJ, Minshall
Second Ward-For Alderman, @. ] Smith;
Supervisor o. @. stevens
Third WARRIOR Alderman, Joel N. Nazum
supervisor SIlas u. Foster
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

Should YOU be in need Of new wash
dress u viii be greatly ~ your adyan-
tage a. 70 matters Of price. quality aud
styles, TO see our line before purchasing.
THE BIG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
No Problem Too Great to Tackle.

A Viroqua man has invented mach
inc that sorts as much tobacco in day
as FIVE girls can sort. Now If the inyen-
tor will rurn hi4 genius upon the problem
of producing machine that will do as
much homework in week as one girl
can do, he may yet hope to confer some
real benefit on society. Prairie du
Chen Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
- ~ - - dn,.nrt,r,..,.a :.

The Big Stores shoe department il
rapidly increasing is trade. New. MP
to-d8te shoes at moderate prices, made
Of reliable leather and frst-class work
manship, is what we attribute this sue
cess to. TATE MERCANTILE Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

Buy the old reliable Household sew
ing machine, at Martin & Kueblers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Printers Ditto.

Funeral sermons all remind US
That, despite the life we've led
Preachers VIII remain 70 find "a
Heavenly creaturss-W when we're DEAF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
House CleaniNr Tiro' is NGlrlg Upon You.

son VIII need some
sew U.se curtains.
We ABS enabled to
supply you with tue
very la test styles
and at prices rang
ing from Is TO 30 per
cent BELOW pres
ent market values.
We ask you 10 see
THE BEAUTIFUL
LINE that is being
shown at
THE BIG STORE,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-06
HEARING THE CONTESTS
By the Sub-Commfttees-No Decision
in the Montana Case.

The subcommittee appointed to in
vestigate the various contests over
seats in the convention met at l
O'clock. each taking up the case as
signed to ii. In the Montana case an
hour was allowed on each side of the
controversy. Mr.. Clark made the
opening argument on behalf of his
delegates, while Governor Smith per-
formed alike service on behalf of the
Dalyites.
The case turned upOn the right of
the chairman of the state central COM
mittee to fill vacancies on the commit
tee. Mr.. Cockerell held the position of
chairman and he attempted to fill these
vacancies. The Clark members of the
committee objected To this proceed
ing and Mr.. Corbett insisted that the
committee should be allowed 10 fill the
vacancies. l. was upon his point that
the split occurred and for ichlS reason
Mr.. COckereIl was deposei by the ON
mitteemen from fourteen IF the TWEEN
ty-fOur counties in the state. Mr.. Cor
bett also cOntended that nineteen of the
twenty-fOur counties of the state were
represented in the Clark convention.
The subcommittee adjourned with
out reaching d final decision. 1t is
understood that the committee stands
TWO for and two against Clark and one
undecided.
The decision of the subcommittee
on the Oklahoma contest is understood
to have been in the interest of the
JaSObS faction.
In the Indian territory contests, the
decision will be favorable to Marcum
for national committeeman In this
case the Marcumites accused the Will
verton faction of packing the terri
tOriaI convention n they walked out.
The District of Columbia contest
will be heard tomorrow. All the sub
committees will report to the full COM
mittee tomorrow.