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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

and good readers of music. To this is
ado ed an orchestra of twenty pieces, a
fine pipe organ and a Mason % H8mlin
grand piano. With this magnificent
outfit two concerts are given every week
assisted by quartette o professional
singers, every one of wnC s an artist
A sacred song service is every Sun
day ev-ning, in additig yj,e concerts.
DR. Palmer Eas had q - o. bGis great
musical orraoizatioy s + tie thirsaeEth
season and is mor4 . .uiaI to6ay thau
ever. i. is the huA music man i,
America; is the ak re than
forty musical ycarlss, as.> 6 his
beautiful by nus ard SONGS been
translated ilto more than dozen differ
~nt languages and are sung wherever
civilization has penetrated 0t lis many
well known songs Twill MERTON only
few; Yield not to temptation, Peace
be still, The Rose of Sharon, Mem
ories of Galilee, There is q home
eternal. etc His ability as a director
of large body of singers. his wonderful
tact, good taste and Judgment coupled
with sincerity of purpose, his inventive
genius, also his originality of methods
in teaching, places him very readily at
the very forefront of musicians in this
country. OF him it can never be said,
He is good musician, and that is all .
DIR. Palmer is a broad minded mru in
every sense of the term We cali him
DIR Palmer" as the degree was con-
ferred upon him by several universities.
For myself just word / came here
TO brush mp on music and get a taste of
the very best our loved science and art
affords. Am member of the large
choir; also of three different classes in
harmony and thorough bass. ard the
teachers club. enjoy the worl inn
mensely; am busy from morning till
eve, anA hope, as a result of this work,
TO be better equipped to impart this
beautiful language without words to
others, and in so doing / can serve the
age and generation in which live, in
small way. Let us sing as we pass
through this world of care and strife,
and 80 assist in making light the burdens
of many u weary one, and for this
privilege we would give our Heavenly
Father all the praise and glory.
Sincerely yours,
JULIUS STACKMAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Death Of Nathan G. Hazsn.

After protracted and painful illness
from Bright's disease and heart trouble,
this well-known young man and citizen
passes away at the residence of his
father-in-law, John 5. Jenness, in Cash
ton, Sunday evening last. His death
has been daily expected for some time
His enfeebled condition has been appar-
ent for the past year, yet with genuine
heroism he lacked not in spirit and de-
termination to make plans for the future
in business, and no later ago than April
he Joined his brother Edward in large
hotel project ut Merrill. This was his
life work, and he was popular land
lord Scarcely had he become we'll set
tied in his new location till strength
deserted him, and he rapidly declined
the most skillful medical efforts failing
to bring relief About month since,
with his family, Mr.. Hazen went to
Cashton to await the silent messenger,
hoping against hope till almost the last,
that there wJuld still be relief and
recovery.
Nathan G.. HaZen was born at East
man, Crawford county, thirty seven
years ago. The family removed to this
city about twenty years since. His
IAJ1er, Ine ldte NTeDfSe n 1dItus anu
his mother died here only few years
ago. Mate as he was familiarly
known, married Miss Elsie Jenness,
twelve years ago, who with young son
survive him. together with two brothers,
four sisters and large kinship. Much
of the past dozen years Mr.. Hazen was
engaged in the hotel business at Preston,
Minnesota where he endeared himself
to the travelling public and people gem
erally. He was Mason of high rank,
and had held the PRINCIPAL offices in the
different branches Of tne order at Pres
ton, and was at the time of his death
deputy inspector OF Minnesota Masons
His funeral was conducted in this city
from the residence Of his brother, Ed
ward w Hazen, this afternoon, the sub
ordinate lodge having charge. the Sil
Knights of rita and Viroqua acting
as escort. The city band headed tht
procession and rendered music appro
pirate to the sad occasion. Revs. Ste
men and Nuzum conducted the services
at the home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

Miss Grace Horton is visiting in
Hillsboro.
-Rebecca Nuzum is attending sum-
mer school in Madison
Frank Barney has returned from
Prairie du Chen, where he visited
R. K. Nixon and James Andrews
were over from La Fargo ON business,
Tuesday.
Julius Westby and wife of Sparta,
spent few days visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Severson.
Miss Blanche Morrison, who has
been in Ohio for the past year, is visiting
in the city.
Miss Annie Mitchell of Hillsboro,
spent fortnight with her sister, Mrs.
Don Sherman.
The Misses Myrtle Hubble and Car
rie Hunter of Dakota, are visiting at l.
s. Hamilton's.
DR.. Will Gorsline and wife arrived
from Chicago today, for visit with
parents
The Edwards family are billed for
the Opera house, Tuesday, Aug. 18th.
Popular prices.
Mrs Iver Larson and daughter Net
tie, of Decorah, Iowa. have been visiting
at the home of T. T. Sandwich.
Miss Nash of Grand Rapids. former
saieslady in the Tate Mercantile Co. g
store, is visiting Miss Myrtle Purdy
/ w. f. Fisher and family are taking
short vacation, spending the time at
Bangor with relatives and friends.
Lost in Viroqua, Sunday evening,
ladies light tan jacket Finder will
kindly leave same at CENSOR office.
Miss Laura Miller of Sparta, q
former instructor in the Viroqua high
| school, is the guest of May McKittrick
p. E. Nelson and wife OF Cashton,
spent Tuesday in the city. Mr.. Nelson
heads the Monroe county delegation to
| the state convention.
Lawn ice cream sociable will be
! given at o. H. Helgeson's residence by
, the United Lutheran Ladies' Aid society,
Wednesday evening, August g. All in
vitvd
Gerald Seals, who was injured a
week since by falling from Scott Curtis
new house is able to be about. Aside
| from bad scalp and face bruises his in
! Juries were light. That he escaped
I
Rev. John A Stemen leaves, today,
| for rest and outing of two or three
weeks. He will spend most of the time
at Lakes Geneva and Delavan, Wauke-
sha, Milwaukee and Chicago. He hopes
! TO take complete rest. Rev. Sbemen has
had busy and exacting year To his
regular pastoral work is added his lecture
course, special sermons to fra aternal so
cieties, etc
In closing letter renewing his sub
scriptiOn, Dow Glenn writes from Liv
ingston. Montana; We have now onlT
one free-silver republican paper in Mon
tans, the rest have all changed back
Wait till you hear from us in November
There are not few good Mckinley men
here. Why don't some of the Badgers
come out and see wonderland Get NJ
party and come now while tha weather
il fine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

Another game Of lail vi1 30 niaye,7
% te9t the metal OF conteu.in interests
at tl'e lair gro1nde ncxG Tees al 80,
between the clerks and huHra ass men.
The lineup viii be Cierks-Ed Perharn,
Chr Nelson, s. Sweger, Don Miller,
Victor Lind, Abe tioltz Otto Omundson.
Jim Side, Will Lawt m, Dizziness men
f. IL. Williams, A Y Beat, Otto Davis.
w ID. Lind, jos. Boehrer, Otto q
Brown, Dr. Il. w Baldwin. a. Linde-
mann, DR.. J. Fl. Chase. John E. Casson,
M. q. Ripley. c. II Minshall. The
contending forces will march from the
city headed by the band. At the close
of the game athletic sports will claim
an hour az follows: 100 yard dash,
standing broad jump, running broad
jump. standing high kick, long throw
of ball, boy race under 16 years. These
contests are open to all Liberal prizes
to winners Of these contests Admission
OK ten cents will be charged to grounds,
one-half for band and balance for ath-
ietic purses
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Four Generations Of Pstsrsons.

A notable family gathering was that
held at the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels Peterson, between this city and
Soldiers Grove, last Sunday, when the
aged pioneers were surrounded by eighty
of their kindred. The coming together
was occasioned by the visit here from
T"xas of Ole Nj. Peterson and family.
1t is the first time in more than thirty
years that the father and mother and
their eight sons and daughters have
met in q body, and it may be surmised
that it was Joyous occasion. OF the
81 grandchildren and II great grand
children. nearly all we're present. The
original family consists of Peter N
Peterson, Ole M. Peterson, Hon. Alley
Peterson, Ms. ID. T. Fortney, Nils o.
Peterson, Toilet p. Peterson, Knute
Peterson, Mrs. o. X Himley. The pa
rents are each SO years of age and have
been honored residents of this section
for almost fifty years. They were
among the early Coon Prairie settle-s
The day wae passed In renewing
family affairs and at noon enc great
q, talc dianer was spread ou u, grass
usi9er tha raa1y paws tals. ahaltere
tour genel4t-oa.s Through aim b Asif d
eenaaFv
Politically the gathering developed
but one democrat and We ar .5i.l th@t
The jolly crowd nIaIo ,C4t member
quite tired
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Fair Season Approaching.

Every citizen should commence to
arralg for the county fair which falls
on September Is TO 21. 1t is an occasion
whi ch should be improved by farmers
and all others for county holiday period.
There is no time in the year when neigh
Dors and friends can Sc appropriately
leave their homes and come together for
sociability and profit as after the har-
vests have been gathered. The premiums
offered in every class by the society are
of such character that there is profit in
exhibiting articles and animals besides
displaying the best products and animals
for betterment of one another. No one
thing has so stimulated farmers aud
breeders to improve their herds of ami
mails as 'ming into competition and
seeing what others have done in this
respect, during the past half dozen years
in Vernon county. This year will show
rapid strides along these lines. The
racing department. will exceed all pre-
vlous efforts here and the attractions
Will bring crowds from surrounding
cities and towns. The amusements will
be varied, Among the leading features
Kemp's Wild West Hippodrome daily
performances will please and instruct
the people. The combination embraces !
eight people and twelve horses. The |
performances will be in the open on the |
track. The smallest horse in the world |
will be exhibited, the weight of which |
is but 81 pounds.
The bail tournament gives promise of |
being as hotly contested as the same |
sport last year, and it created more ex-
cltement than any one event of the fair. |
The leading clubs of One tributary coun
try will contest for purse of $100 or
s12o. The band tournament for 800
will be drawing card
Now Is the time TO commence getting
ready for the great fair festi-
val The officers are doing their full |
share toward giving the people hum
mer, now let those interested do their
DarF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Bitten BY a RatfIesnake.

Last Thursday afternoon while Mrs.
Charles Miller was picking berries at
Bell Center. a rattlesnake bit her on the
leg just above the shoetop 1t seems
that she was far from home, or that her
family was far from home, and that she
received no medical attention until two
hours after she was bitten. Since that
four doctors have been attending her.
She is very fieshy lady, and it being
difficult to overcome the poison in her
system, her recovery is doubtful -Bos-
cobel Dial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Hnlshoro,s Railroad Survey.

The outlook for the railroad Is even
more encouraging now than it has been
at any stage of the game. The ofiicers
of the railroad company are all here and
have in their employ chief engineer,
]. s. McNair, and surveyor, F. w.
Wood. The work Of laying ont the
route was commenced Wednesday, and
il is expected that by the middle Of next
week the grading viii be in progress
The company has not yet decided at what
point they viii make connection with
the North Western linz, bat probably at
onion Center or WOnewoc and possibly
Al both points The depot will be 10
Gated near the Touring mill. very con
venient place for business purposes --
Sentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
Dates 10 Remember

The annual campmeeting opens on
August nth and runs through two Sun
days, closing on the 2Sth. The program
will be one of the strongest yet presented
by the association. Leading ministers
of the circuit, state and United States
will take part in the exercises. Secretary
Nuzum requests those desiring to rent
tents shall notify him not later than the
10th. He viii )e convenienced If people
will make their selection of lots and ad-
wise hiPl Oh the same at the earliest pos
sible day. Mr. Nuzum says his advises
are that there will be large attendance
from abroad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
An Evening of Opera

1t is SO seldom that Viroqua audiences
have an opportunity to listen to anything
creditable in opera that the appearance
here of Myrta French and her company
wss highly appreciated That Miss
French is star Of the first magnitude
there is little question Nothing APP
preaching her sweet and touching rem
ditiOn Of the Last Rose of Summer" has
ever been heard in this city She posses
ses q strong, cultured sweet voice and
her manners are easy and graceful.
Her support was of the best character.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
cnnrf 70 Pecnnvpne

Judge Wyman viii open court in this
city on August 18th. to complete the
business unfinished when Judge Helms
was here The term will probably last
for about two days. The regular iury
pannel will not be called here. Every
body viii be gratified to learn that Judge
Wynan has so far recovered from mis-
trouble as to De able TO renew his labors
on the bench.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
The Review School.

Prof. Pearson's review school is pro-
crossing finely with an attendance u
seventy-one. The pupils are an earnest
lot, working diligently for self improve
mert. The enrolment is as follows:
yiroaua-Mary Hayes Jessie rott, Mrs
=. W. Ericsson, Eva Nelson, Thea Thompson,
Louise Bowe, Barbara Munson, Edith Bing-
swignm Edna Henry, Stella Bowman, ANNA
Blddison, Betsey krogAn, Emma krogan.
oashton-Bertha Perkins.
DeSoto-Cora NJ. yoster.
LaFarge-Mary Woods Lydia Woods.
Burr-Lora Bingman.
West Prairie-Eda Everson, Lauretta Shoen.
berger.
Victory-H ellen Josvanger, Ernest Amann'
owen Adams.
Fargo-Nellie Davis
La Orosse-Henry A. Starch
Mt. Tabor-W. II. Harris, Robert Pepper
Sugar Grove-Arthur Ward. Gertie Hagge<-
ty.
Newton--Lucy Shorey. Lillian Brown. Elva
Parsons. Jessie Goodman, Nellie Goodman,
Myrtle Brown.
Liberty Pole-Ella Brophy
Westby-Allice Unseth, valesta Preus'
Eieonora Won Ruden.
Valton-Ada Canon.
Retreat-lda Bates. Stella NJ. Davis, Ethel
Ames, sadie Morton, Hlttie Davis.
Esofea--Minnie Jacobson, Ella Hanson
Ellen skaaland, Olga Rentz
Spring vilie-Mary Kendall. Mrs. NJ. d.
Brown, Sarah Mills.
Ross-Addie Jennings, Bessie jennings.
Bud-Amanda Natwick.
lIarmony-Jno. w. Shlsler.
Bristow-Uhristina Thompson, Julia Helge-
son. j ulia OJteson
Valley-Faunie Butcher.
Roekton-0na McVey Olive McYey.
Red Mound-Mrs. W. II. Brown, Estell Mil
Ter.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Allen.
Rising Sun-Anna McGraw.
Freeman-Mae Bourne.
Genoa-EIvin Fox
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

Some choice city and country rea.
estate for sale; inquire of c. H. Minshalll
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01

The happiness of the husband often
depends ON his wife's disposition
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
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iot4l ......,.-,., Si1.@h " Aud s3+ idst
The estimates OF the arcnitec6> ,i.Iei
widely; but the difference is psrtly IL,
to The fact that tho first Que aa,,,s hi.
estimates upon placing the heating plant
in the basement while the Others plan
for a seperate building for the plant
For ward schools the estimates ara
based rs follows by architects:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-01
THE CITY SCHOOL QUESTION AGAIN.
Beard Of Education Gives the Public It's Estimates
Of Cos and Other Facts.

At an adjourned meeting of the school
board of joint district No. l. city and
town of YiToqus, held on Monday even
ing, July 80, the following estimates
We're tabulated for publication.
Estimates of 3 archit0G,s Ist. 2ud. Sd.
on high school but ding
to srcatn(andate 2B0 pu-
pills, including cost ut
mechanical heat and
ventilation. o.. 81, oOo s-D,Ge0 Y35 i01
Estimate eost ~ remodel
ia the present hiAh
SCI oot bujlaiae tlr
Crude school purposes So SO 800
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16
ACCOMPLISHED LITTLE.

London Opinion of Roberts Engagement
With Botha.
LONDON, June To- Lord Roberts
engagement with General Botha ter
minated as was expected, by the Boer
commander-in-chief retiring from his
positions. Beyond driving Botha fur
ther from the capital, little seems to
have been accomplished, as Lord Rob-
erts does not mention the capture of
prisoners or guns or the infection of
loss. Perhaps the most important fea-
ture revealed by the days official dis
patches is the announcement that the
army of Natal is at last in touch with
Lord Roberts troops. The accomplish
ment of this movement, long delayed,
should considerably accelerate the pacif-
ication of the Transvaal. That it is
already bearing fruit, is evidenced by
the submission Of tie Wakkerstroom
district to General Lyttleton. Another
dispatch from General Butler says Gen
eral Clery encountered no opposition in
his march from Ingogo to Laings Mex,
which he now occupies.
In the Orange River Colony affairs
seem to be returning to the same status
as obtained previous to the cutting Of
the line of British communications.
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16
Street Incident.

"My Dear SIR exclaimed Lawyer
Bartholomew Livingston meeting
the Rev. DR.. Archibald Windham on
the village street, "What does this
mean? l thought you were laid up
with all sorts of bad diseases
'sAnd so I was" replied the rev.
Grand gentleman II had an attack
of indigestion and flom that time on
my whole system has been in dis
ordered condition until began tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla which has
put me on my feet and cured all my
stomach troubles"
II don't doubt it" said the lawyer.
''This same medicine cured my wife
of rheumatism and my little girl of
scrofula. When they say it's the
best medicine money can buy, they
only tell the truth"
eyes, yes, so they do replied the
minister, and the two passed on.
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16
HALF WAY TO PEKIN.
International Expedition Meets Some Re
sistanoe at Lang Fang.

International Expedition Meets Some Re.
sistance at Lang Fang.
ITEM TsIN, Wednesday, June 49,
The international expedition is now at
Lang Fang half way to Pekin. The
troops found the station destroyed and
200 yards of the track torn up. Upon
approaching the station they found the
Boxers still carrying on the work of de-
structioR, but the latter bolted into the
village upon the approach Of the ad-
vance party. A shell from a 6-pounder
was dropped into the village and the
Boxers fled up the line. Above the sta
tion.a small party was discovered en-
gagged in tearing up the track, but q
few long range shots drove them off.
The expedition will remain for the
present at Lang Fang.
A,courier who arrived from Pekin
and Lang Fang brought a letter from
the American legation stating that Gen
eral gung Fuh Slang intends to oppose
the entrance Of the foreign troops into
Pekin
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16

This has probably done duty other
where's, but it's fairly good anyhow.
A man down at Wadena resorted to
the meanest trick on record to get his
wife to dig the garden last spring.
He went ont with a spade and a hoe
and after searching around for while
he went to the house to wash the dirt
off dime and quarter. He had
struck it rich he said. Back to the
garden he went whistling Sweet
Marie" Directly be came back again,
this time shoMing another quarter
and remarking that he could afford
to take nap; he had made enough
for one day, anyhow. When he awoke
his wife had the whole lot dug up,
but she haden't found a cent. She
does not know yet that the mine was
sailed. -Crookston Times
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16
CLIMATE AND CROP BULLETIN OF
THE WEATHER BUREAU.
For the Week Ending June II, 1900.

Dry weather generally continued
until the 9th, when there were light
to heavy local rains in the central and
southern portions of the state, and
light and more scattered showers in
the northern portion; the heaviest
rains occurred in southeastern count
los. The drought effect had been gen
orally intensified up to the 9th, and
opinions differ as to the condition and
the prospects, but some wheat is
heading out very low; on ridges and
dry ground it is practically failure;
in some places wheat is being plowed
under and the ground seeded to
millet. The rye crop is very poor.
Barley is beginning to head very
irregularly, and is short. Clover is
generally short, but some fairly good
is being cut in the southern portion.
Early corn is doing fairly well, but
late planted has come up irregularly,
and in some localities it has not yet
sprouted. The outlook for flax is
about the same as previously re-
ported, and the crop will be short.
Strawberries are ripening in the
southern counties and in some of the
middle sections. Pastures were be-
coming very short and in some locali-
ties some hay was being fed, but with
the rains of the 9th improvement will
be felt. Grass for hay is thin and
and very short; tame hay will be gen
orally very light and in some locali-
ties failure, but wild hay is expect
ed to improve with the rains, though
it will be short. Light frosts occur
red on the morning of the 9Th in
Polk and Grant counties; light trosts
occurred on the morning of the 1lth
in Polk, Becker and Hubbard
counties, aud killing frost was re-
ported from Campbell, with mini
mum temperature of go; only slight
damage resulted. Grrsshoppers are
reported numerous in portions Of
Clay county.
J. N. RYKER,
Observer, Temporarily in Charge.
Morris tribune., 1900-06-16
Lord Roberts Reports Botha's
Army Retired Under Cover
of Darkness.
Evidently Succeeding in Escap-
ing Without Losing Either
Men or Guns.
Butler Is Pushing Forward and
His Forces Are in Touch
With Roberts.

LONDON, June 15.-It is officially an
nounced that Lord Roberts reports that
u Beers have evacuated their strong
position southeast Of Pretoria and re-
tired to the eastward. The forces of
General Butler and Lord Roberts af-
fordsd mutual assistance. Lord Rob-
erts' message is as follows:
"The enemy evacuated their strong
hold position during the night and
have retired to the eastward. Buffers
force and mine have afforded each
other mutual assistance. Our occupa-
ton of Pretoria caused numbers Of
Beers to withdraw from Laings Mex
and Buffers advance to Volksrust made
them feel their rear would be shortly
endangered . ;, $50
A previous dispatch from Lord Rob
erts, dated June 13, says:
"We were engaged all yesterday with
Botha's army. The enemy fought with
considerable determination and held
our cavalry on both TANKS; but Ian
Hamilton, assisted by the Guards brig
ade of Pole-Carew's division, pushing
forward, took the hill in his front,
which caused the enemy to fall back on
their second position to the eastward.
This they are still holding. It is slightly
higher than the one We have captured.
''The great extent of country which
has to be covered under modern condi-
tons of warfare renders progress very
slow" ~, :aE