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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05


The remainsof Judge Wyman arrived
in Viroqua Tuesday morning. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Wyman and
her brother, Robert Hammer. The
remains We're removed from the train to
the family home.
The funeral will occur tomorrow
Thursday az rnoon. AT 10o'clock the
casket containing the precious remains
will be reno we'd from the residence to
the Congregational church, where people
will have an opportunity of viewing
the familiar features of he who had been
SO active in public and private life in
their midst for better than twenty-five
years as a teacher, judge, mayor and
layman.
A private service fer the family will
be held at the residence at 1 80. The
public service will take place in the
church Immediately following.
The Masonic order will have charge
of the burial ceremonies Knights Tenn
plar and Odd Fellow orders will act as
escort
1t is expected that the bar associations
of the different counties of the district,
with the Masonic bodies of La Crosse
and Sparta, will arrive on special
train early in the afternoon.
The Mayor has issued a proclamation
with reference to closing business and
public places during the hour of the
funeral
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Hilisboro Sentrys.

Gustw einstein left here Sunday for
Buffalo and Hoboken. N. Y. for q visit
with relatives and old time friends.
Under-sheriff White of Rockton came
over Monday and took Albert Miller OF
Trippville before County Judge Ma
honey to be dealt with for insanity.
Carl Lempke returned last week from
mis- trip to Paris where he went to see
the Paris expedition. He also visited
his old home in Germany during lis
absence.
Robert Hammer left last Sunday after
noon. for Buffslo, N. Y, in response to
q telegram announcing that Judge
Wyman was failing and that little hope
was entertained for his ultimate re-
covery.
Last Saturday the high school basket
ball tearAs of Hillsboro and Wone'voc
played game hire in Bezucha's cid
ing, the home. team winning by two
scores. The playing from start to finish
was fast and furio'p and the boys were
all well warmed up,
The marriage of Mr.. Frank Riley and
Miss Ella Salts occurred on November
rs at the residence of the brides uncle,
Mr.. VIM. Hilliard at Elroy. The groom
is prosperous young farmer living just
outside Of the village and the bride Is
daughter of George Salts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
A NICE CENSUS FOR VERNON.
We Have Grown Over Three ThoGsand IN Ten Year
and Upwards Of Five Thousand In Five Years.

We Nave Grown Over Three Thousand In Ten Years
and Upwards Of Five Thousand In Five Years.
The census bureau at Washington has
given out the population of Wisconsin
by counties The people of Vernon
county have little reason TO complain at
the figures when it is taken into con-
sideration that there has been a steady
outpouring of citizens from every town
in the county to all the western states
and northern portion of the state in the
past ten or fifteen years, The present
count sho US that we have made gain
of 1876 over the census of five years ago
and 3,24O over that of 1890. and the
present population is announced at aS,-
351 More than one-half IF this gain
will probably be shown to have been
made in the city Of Viroqua and numer-
ous villages about the county. The
townships, it is b,lieyed, have, increased
little as compared with the city and
villages The facts as to this will not
be known until later, when the fun re-
port of the censrIs is announced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
No solutIon Of the Matter Reached.

On Saturday last about fifty or sixty
of the parties Interested in the litigation
now pending growing out of the late
Farmers Union, met in the city hall to
take under advisement satisfactory
manner of disposing of the vexed prob
lem. After discussing. pro and con. diff
ferent schemes, nothing tangible was
arrived at and the melting dissolved
without united action, and the prob
abilities are that the whole affair will be
taken to the courts for adjudication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
UNSATISFACTORY TO TOBACCO GROWERS.
The Long Continued Damp Weather Is Detrimental
to Tobacco now Lying In the Bundle and Hanging
an fha pntae

A good deal ef fear is expressed ON
part of tobacco buyers and growers that
the long continued dampness which has
prevailed during the past two weeks is
having detrimental effect on tobacco
that has been put in piles ready Tor
stripping, and in some instances to that
hanging on the poles Especially is this
the case with late shielded tobacco.
People were so anxious to remove the
goods from the poles at the first appear
ance of moist weather that the wet to-
bacco has commenced to heat and rot.
In limited way the houses of Eek
hart and Bekkedal 81 Hazenin in this city,
have opened for reception of tobacco
crops and partial crews of sorters and
packers are now at work. The houses
at Westby have all opened their doors
and have crews of workmen preparing
the new crop for storage.
Outside buyers will soon be ready to
receive and ship tobacco to other points
for handling. There is disposition.
however, not to let growers overcrowd
shippers or local warehouse men with
their deliveries, and they are averse TO
taking in large quantities too early.
From current report there is more
activity in this section than any growing
quarter of the state with regard to
general operations In tobacco.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Bright ccin Cause of Reflection.

The South Bend saloon keeper who is
paving his saloon with tiles, in the CEN
ter of each of which Is $20 gold piece,
is probably setting mp, or rather laying
down, an object lesson which viii help
the cause of temperance Most OF the
men who enter the saloon can probably
never spare $50 coin for any purpose
whatever, and il OF reflective turn the
contrast between the saloon mans easy
prodigality made easy at their expense
and their own impecuniosity ought TO
wake them up" to the folly of q drink
habit which IL ansfers their hard earn
ings from their pockets to the floor to
be trodden upon in contempt. Pioneer
Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
is KILLED BY A PANTHER.
A LITTLE DAUGHTER oF C.. r. RILEY LATE
OF viRoQUA.
Pounced Upon by the Animal, Carried Away and
Devcured-It Is Shocking lffair and Comes
Home to Cur People as Person; Grief -ParticuI-
ars as Given In the News Dispatches.

The daily papers of Tuesday contain
special dispatches from Chippewa coun-
ty, giving the mec (. e particulars of the
shocking death OF :. little daughter of G.
f. Riley, formerly of this city. Follow
ing are all the particulars that have come
to hand:
Cartwright, Wis. Dec. 3.-The S-year
old daughter of G, +. Riley, living in the
Mad Brook settlement, was Carried away
by huge panther and deyoured The
girl was walking in the road when the
beast So ang from the woods and carried
her into q swamp where she met hori-
BILE death, being torn limb from limb.
The few scattered remains were gather
ell up and buried The community has
organized for a panther hunt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
OFFICERS or THREE COUNTIES MEET.

As directed by law in such cases, the
clerks of the three counties constituting
the Twenty Eighth senatorial district
toge aer with DIR. Pinch, chairman of
the,county board of Vernon county, met
in this city on Tuesday, and canvassed
the vote in the district cast for state
senator at the late election. The out
aide clerks were Messrs. Charles Mitch
ell of Crawford, and X. r. Benton OF
Richland. The vote was found to be as
follows, and Mr.. Mun5on was given
certificate of election
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05

Congress convened on Monday. The
Presidents message was one of the first
things to be presented. Among the i'm.
portant matters to be considered at this
session is reduction of the war revenue
tax. Many features of this tax are OBJ
noxioas to the people, and none more so
than the stamp tax. On considering
these matters congress ought to give
relief in other directions before reducing
the tax on beer, whiskey and tobacco.
The republican party, which is in posses
sion of every branch of the government,
cannotafford to shoulder sn odium OF that
character.
The Presidents message is given GEN.
SoR readers In supplement- form to-day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Lost Hand In Corn Shredder.

Another Of the corn husker accidents
we so frequently read about. comes
closer to our homes On Friday last Mr..
Purdy Shilling. who resides near Kick
apoo, experienced the serious misfori une
of having his left hand drawn into one
of these man eaters and the result usual
ly following one of these accidents, the
loss of his left hand above the wrist the
surgeons finding amputation necessary.
1t is a terrible blow to Mr. Shilling who
is an industrious and hard-working
voIInR man
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING.

The animal meeting of the County
Agricultural Society was held this after
noon and the following officers chosen
for the ensuing year;
prosident-O. J smith,
Vice Presdents--0. G. Munson.' ID. o. Ma
honey, Il. Tilton.
secretary--F. w. Alexander.
Treasurer fohn w. Mills.
Executive Committee--aenry Silbangh, A..
II. May, Jens Davidson, A. T. Jordan, J. IL.
Nc Lees.
The following statement of secretary
and treasurer shows the general tinan-
cial condition of the society.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR.

WHEREAS, 1t hath pleased Almighty
God to remove by death, our esteemed
naighbor, fellow citizen and friend,
Judge Orvus B. Wyman, it becomes fit
ting as ar expression of our sorrow,
that on the day of his funeral we lay
aside our various avocations as mark
of respect TO our distinguished citizen.
|, therefore recommend that on
Thursday, December Q, 1900, the flags
on all public buildings be displayed at
half-staff, and that between the hours
of one and three o'clock. p. m, the
public schools and all places of business
be closed
Dated, City of viroqua, this 4th day
of December, A. d. 1900
L. G. BOYLE, Mayor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Aguipaldo,s paraphernslis Near Here.

Mrs. Frank L. French Of Sparta, re-
ceived box from the Philippines con-
tanning a crimson belt, decorated with
gold fringe. also some cigars which Maj.
French's command secured from trunk
belonging to Aguinaldo. The Ameri..
cans were pursuing the Filipino general
so closely through the mountains that
be found it was necessary to leave o
good share of his personal effects behind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Congregational Notes.

At the mid-week service Thursday
evening the subject will be ''Bartimeus
Healed" Mark 10: 1852.
Sunday services: Morning subject:
Wrestling the Condition of Blessing"
Evening topic: The Guiding Voice
See elsewhere fuller notice of the holi-
day sale by ladies of the church, Friday
afternoon December IA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
A Contract Let.

The committee ON public property
and itg associate members Of the county
board awarded the contract for putting
steam heating plant in the court house,
jail and residence to Mr.. Hengle. The
contract price Is ST. $40, practically what
the board ordered and made approprla-
ton for. The system Is TO be ready for
use by February first.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
A Holiday Sale.

a gala is TO be held on Friday after
noon, December 14th, at the Congrega-
tional church, haf-past two o'clock.
This will afford every one rare oppor-
tunity TO obtain Christmas presents.
The German market viii be one Of the
attractions. The choisest homemade
cooking and candies can be purchased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Licensed 70 Wed. I"

Marriage license was issued 10 Mich
ael O.HoOligan and Bridget Flarity 70
wed next Saturday night. The wedding
will take place at the Opera house and
every one should attend and see real
Irish wedding Admission IS, % and
35 cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
VIII Ruu Hnrses

H E. Light, the buyer, viii be in
Viroqua ON Tuesday and Wednesday
Dec, u and 10, to buy first class draft
and driving horses for New York and
Philadelphia market They should
weigh 1.f00 and upwards. Highest
prices viii be paid Must be sound and
Of good color. Il E. LIGHT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Treasurer's Tax Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT l
~ will be ready 10 receive tax money com
mencing Monday, December 10, 1900, az the
Vernon County Bank, City Of Viroqua. Until
January 10 1901 the rate for collecting will
be one per cent. after that date three per
cent. Once hours from a m. TO IL M. and
from to4prn A. s. COBB,
City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
Secret Society Officers.

Viroaua Odd Fellows lodge elected
the following officers at Saturday nights
communication:
Noble Grand-T. o. Mork.
Vice Grand--s. O. Jackson.
Recording Secretary--W. NJ. TroWDrloges
Permanent secretary-H. Il. Rogers, sr.
Treasurer-Philip Bouiiieur.
Trustee-Jar. T. 4 afker
{ FFICERs OF vIRoQUA REBEKAH.
Noble Grand-Mrs. Mlllard Graham.
Vice Grand-Hra. f. II. Curry.
Ttscrefary-M Clara Glenn.
Permanent Eecretary-Mrs. II. J. suttle,
Treasnrer-Mrs Chris. Peterson.
RELIEF CORP OFFICERS.
presIdeut-Mrs John Il. 9pellum.
Senior v ice Presldent-Mrs. T.. NJ. Rogers.
JuuIOr Vice PresIdent-Mrs 7. q. Oonklin.
Cououctor-Mrs. q. q Munson.
Chaplain-Nrs NJ v. y. Richards.
TFeasurer-Mrs VI. O. Nichols.
Guard-Mrs. Phineas Stevens.
Delegate-Mrs. 4. y. Rogers; Alternate, Mrs.
o. g. Bunson-
ALEX LowRIE G. A. R OFFICERS.
Comnander--J. Henry Tate.
Senior Vice COmmAnder-W. n. Berlin.
Junior Vice Conf ander--O. q. Stevens.
Treasurer-y. w. Brown.
Chaplain-M +. ogden.
Adiutant-H C. Gosling.
OFFICER Of Day-A, G. Morrison.
Officer Of Guard-J. W. Marshall.
Delegate-L. II. Glenn.
are
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-05
rown of viroqua Tax Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY TIE
IN undersigned. treasurer OF the Town OF
Vinoqua. that the tax roll for said town for
the year 1850. Is in my hands for collection.
and that the taxes charged therein are sub
1ect A. payment at my Office at any time
pr'd o the 10th day Of January, 1901 IS fol-
lsere Mondays, az the Bank Of Westby;
otq tays.aEd Saturdays at Bank OF Viro-
-eo.oef.s.s o. l.. BUCHANAN, Treasurer.
, 1900-08-09
Brown of Lost River"

One of the most charming works
of fiction that has come under our
observation for many years is
"Brown of Lost River" of which
Mary E. Stickney of Longmont,
Colo, is the author, published by
d. Appleton & Co. of New York.
We had the pleasure of reading
this story in an abridged form in
Lippincott's Magazine some years
and have remembered it with
great pleasure eve since.
"Brown of Lost River" is a
love story of Wyoming, the scene
being laid nea Cheyenne. 1t is
the best description of life on a
COW ranch in the west that we
have seen and the Genes are so
realistic that every westerner will
recognize their merits at once and
testify to their entire truthfufness.
Mrs. Stickney is n of the most
charming and artistic writers we
have ever met. She has the pow
er of linking words together in a
manner that chains and holds the
reader to the end, making him see
with her eyes and feel all the fine
and lofty emotions which surge
through her own breast without
ever once being tiresome or dull.
Nothing could be finer than her
subtle delineation of character
unless it is her description of the
country or incidents and scenes
throughout the story. If you
want to read a work of fiction at
once enhancing and elevating,
get Brown of Lost River and
you will never regret it.
, 1900-08-09
Stole 81 Dollars.

Monday a man broke into the
ranch house of L. s. Trapp on
Lake creek and took a couple of
six-shooters, a Winchester rifle and
S32 in cash. The men were all
out in the field haying and saw a
man ride up to the house about 10
O'Clock in the morning. He got
off and they did not pay any more
attention to him and did not dis
cover that the articles were miss
ing until in the evening. They at
once notified Deputy Sheriff Sis
son who telephoned to all the
points around here and has been
keeping a sharp lookout for the
man. The man was thought to
be riding either a roam or dark
grey horse, and it is thought to be
the same man that stole a roam
mare and saddle at Hanna a few
days ago.
Tuesday during the day some
one broke into the house where G..
E. Somerby is staying, on the hill
south of town, and ate up every
thing there was cooked in the
house and even built a fire in the
stove and cooked something to
eat. They went through every
thing in the house and took
a novel, besides enough food to
last several days. If any of these
parties are caught they will be
made an example of, as such work
is getting entirely too common.
, 1900-08-09
To Run a Lumber Ysrd.

B. E. Garlock of Opal, Wyo.,
who came here a few days ago,
has Concluded to locate with us.
BE has purchased the stock of
lumber owned by Couzens &
Johnston and will put in a large
assortment of all kinds of lumber,
lath, shingles, etc, such as is re-
quired by Builders and in such
quantities as will enable building
to 90 forward without any inter
ruption for want of material.
Mi. Garlock has had Is years
experience in the business and
comes well recommended. He
should receive a large share of the
patronage of the town.
, 1900-08-09
]. B. Cosgrif Married.

John B. Cosgriff and Miss Bes-
sic M. Steward were married at
Bakersfield Vt, on July Both.
Mr.. Cosgriff is a member of the
firm of Cosgriff Bros. Co. and is
very well and favorably known
throughout the state. The firm
own several stores in Wyoming
and one in Salt Lake. They are
interested in the First National
Bank of Rawlins and own the
Saratoga State Bank located at
this place, besides owning 1O0,-
900 head of sheep.
The Sun extends congratula-
tions to the happy couple, who
start in this new life with an album
dance of this worlds goods and the
best wishes of their many friends.
They will reside in Fort Steele.
, 1900-08-09
Almost Unanimous.

The lection held here Tuesday
10 q 1l<tnine the question as to
mhulf Saratoga should be in
BID resulted in the casting
Ia 1btes, lab of which were
Corporation"
fact that only six votes
~6G6 CIT against it shows conclu-
hat our people are practi-
luminous on the subject of
alton and the next step
XII The selection of a mayor
8 6I3y council, the time for the
on of which will be set by
The inspectors, after the result of
~ present election has been pub
lid6ed by the County Clerk.
0Fpat care should be taken at the
outset Of our career as an incor-
porated town to select good and
true men for these offices, in or
der that we may start right, have
good md just laws and lay a sure
foundation for future welfare and
prosperity.
, 1900-08-09
Obituary.

John, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Johnston, died Mon
day morning about 7:30 o'clock, of
stomach trouble.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Hunt
ington officiating.
The child was IL months old
and was the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnston. They have the
sympathy of the community in
their loss.
, 1900-08-09
AN INVOLVEMENT.

On July End we opened our
hardware department and every
one is invited to come in and look
our stock over. Everything will
be strictly up to date and our
prices will suit the size of your
pocket book. We intend to keep
everything in the line of hardware
and your patronage is solicited.
Yours for business,
CosGRIFF Bros. Co.
, 1900-08-09
Dissolution Notice.

Saratoga, Wyo.,
August /, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Mathew NUM- and L. A.
Eager, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
l.. A. Eager will pay all debts
owed by said firm of NUM- &
Eager and collect all debts due
said firm. MATHEW NUM-,
so 3w LEWIS A. EAGER.
, 1900-08-09
FRONTIER DAY.
The Fourth Annual Celebration Will be
Held at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
Sept. II and 10 1000.

Indian wal dances, pony and
foot races, broncho "busting,'
wild horse races, roping wild
steers. stage hold-up, and battle
between Cowboys and Indians.
Balloon ascension and parachute
jump, and other interesting feat
n Ball game, Cheyenne In
dams VS.. Denver, Colo.
The big exhibition this year
will eclipse all other shows.
Very low rates on all railroads.
For further information address:
GEO. S. WALKER, Sec'y.
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
, 1900-08-09
Coming.

E. A. Paulson. 1.-The Tailor
Will make his regular trip to Sar-
atoga and vicinity Sept, LIST, 1900.
Mr.. Paulson is a regular gradn-
ate of the Tailoring Schools OF
Chicago, Ills, and established his
tailoring shop at Orrick, Mo. in
1893. He makes the following
prices:
Suits, $500 aid up, pants, S4.5C
and up. Corduroy pants, $3.50
Everything guaranteed to be first
class, E. A, PAULsoN.
80 til "The Tailor"
, 1900-08-09
To Look After Fires,

M. B. Camplin, of Newcastle,
Wyo., and Special Agent of the
General Land Office came in Sun
day and left on the Encampment
stage enroute to the mountains
above Encampmeht and the Rude
feha mine, where fires have been
raging in the timber. 1t is be-
lieved that recent rains have ex-
tinguished the fires around the
Rudefeha mine but the one near
q scampment is still burning and
MI, Ssmplin will ascertain what
will BE- necessary to intercept the
alames and get them under con
trDL Last year the mountains
were almost free from fires and it
w. very much hoped this year
TIE timber would escape in a like
manner, but owing to the number
Of campers around through
the mountains and the careless
mess of a large number of them
makes it very easy for a fire tc get
started. 1t is reported that the
fire III the mountains above En-
campment vas started by some
steepherder. While we don't be-
lsvein lynch law, we think that a
Gaan deserves nothing short of a
rope and a pine tree who will
wantonly start a forest fire, as it is
stated that sheepherders are some
times in the habit of doing.
, 1900-08-09
The Lone Captain.

Out Of the night that covers me
Black as the pit, from pole to pole,
l thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable SOUL
In the strong stress OF circumstance
1 have not WINGED nor cried aloud;
Under the bIudgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed!
Beyond this vale and wrath of tears
Looms but the horror Of the shade;
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid!
1t matters not how straight the gate
How charged with punishment the
scroll;
l am the master of my fate
am the captain of my soul!
w. E. HENLEY.