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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Bsme Examples of the Giaring Inconstst-
encies of Its Alphabet.

Bsme Examples of the Giaring Inconsist-
encies of Its Alphabet.
AS our alphabet now stands--even
after 5000 years of perfecting-it is a
string of singularly ambiguous signs
and affords an unequaled opportunity
for tormentors, just as a man who can
not express himself clearly can be
plagued with sophisticated questions.
The confusion of English sound and let
tiers is we'll illustrated by spelling COT
fee without one correct letter--kauphy
which spelling is nearer the original
than the one in use, for pamphlet was
printed in Oxford in 1859 on 1.-THE Ma
ture of the Drink Kauphi or Coffee. 2"
The artistically bad photography of
many of our funny writers is made pos
sible by the glazing inconsistencies of
our alphabet. But some instances of nat
urally funny bad spelling are perhaps
equal to any artificial ones. Here is a
note that was sent to doctor:
Cer-Yole oblige me uf yole KUN un ce me
hev Bad how'd am Hill an hev lost my Hap
py Tight.
The following, received by school
master, was likely to be misunderstood:
sur-As you are man Of nolege intend to
inter my son in your skull
Here is bill sent to gentleman:
aosafada oo
Atacinonimomagin. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
Pade-J. Jaxn.
The items are not apothecaries arti-
cles, as might be supposed, but merely
"a horse half day and taking on
him home again.
Many eccentric devices of literature
depend ON the peculiar arrangement of
letters. Some OF these have fine sound
ing names and are recognized as famous
reoreations of the learned. The palm
drome, which is line that reads alike
backward and forward, is one Of the
most difficult of all feats of letter Jug
CLING and has engaged the attention OF
the world cleverest brains.
While in exile Napoleon was asked
by an Englishman if he thought he
could have sacked London and replied,
cable was I ere / saw Elba"-the most
skillful palindrome on record. Run the
letters of the reply backward if you
would test it. A famous Latin example
is the lawyers motto, Isl Nummi i'm
NUNS The following sentence is not
only palindrome, but extraordinary in
other respects: "Sator areppo tenet OPP
era rotas.
This spells the same backward and
forward; all the first letters of the
words spell the first word; the second
letters of the word spell the second
word, and SO ON through the third,
fourth and fifth. The last letters spell
the last word; the next to the last Of
each word spell the next word, and so
on to the beginning. London Mail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
First publication December 10, 1884,
DnAn NnrTrE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
IN application has been made to the 30 rd of
SupervisDrs OF Vernon county, Wis consig, 20
alter a highway In the town OF Clinton, the same
being county road. as follows:
Leave the highway running through the
north west quarter of the north least quarter of
section thirty-one in said town of Clinton at a
point In said forty where the said highway
CT osses the south line of the land of one n Lar
son. thence taking uorthSrly course along he
the bend in the same east OF th residence OF
one I. Nelson in the south west quarter o the
Southeast quarter OF section thirty In said
town Of Clinton. Commencing again at point
in the highway alb ut half way between the
house on the land OF the heirs Of Brown Olsen
same. taking thence q northwesterly course
through the land OF said heirs, being the
north west quarter OF the south east quarter
of section thirty in said town, and through the
north least quarter OF the south. west quarter of
said section and intersect the highway at or
, near the barn of one James Dickson, the owner
| of said last mentioned forty, and vacate that
part of the present highway between the first
point mentioned herein and the last point
mentioned herein, said portion TO be vacated
beirg In the east half OF the southwest quarter
and the south west quarter OF the soul h-east
quarter OF said section thirty and the north
west quarter of the north east quarter of section
thirty lone In said town.
We the undersigned committee duly appotS =
ed by the County Board OF Supervisors or W.
non county, will meet at the store OF O. A.
Morterud in the village of Bloomingdale, in the
town of Clinton, Wisconsin, on Thursday, the
18th day OF January, A ID. 1900, at 10 O'Clock q.
m. of said day, to view and decide upon said
proposed alterations.
Up J., sh MELVIN, oommItse :
Il, b. HoMsTAD.
Dated, Dece mSsr i6. A. d. 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Tha dankfu lwords written by Mrs. A
E. Hart, of Groton, S. d. Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs: cougls set in and finally terminated
in consumption. Four doctors gave me
up saying could live but short time
/ gave myself up TO my Saviour, deter
mined If | could not stay with my friends
on earth, would meet my absent ones
phave. Ny husband was advised to get
Dr. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ion, coughs and colds. gave it trial,
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me. and thank God | am saved and am
now a well and healthy woman Trial
bottles free at A. J. johnson g. Cos. drug
store. Regular size so cents, and 81
Guaranteed or price refunded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Our Monetary Disease.

To safely and permanently maintain
the gold standard requires the remod-
cling Of our finances. The disease is the
character of the money in the treasury
and in the pockets of the neople. 1t is
In q banking system which congests cur
rency in commercial centers while Gre
ating a dearth in country districts,
which issues currency which cannot
expand when it ought and can when
there is no necessity. 1t is in compel
ling the maintenance of 500, 900, 900
gold reserve to float vast volume OF
paper money by the government, which
cannot regulate its issues to meet the
needs of commerce.
The disease cannot be cured by any
makeshift. Senator Donelson Gallery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
YEAR OF BATTLES AND HISTORY MAKING.

The god of battles mas well nigh mo-
nopolized the record of the year just
closed. Our own country has been and
still is engaged in warfare with for
eign people and on distant shores.
Great Britain is in the throes OF d deadly
conflict with foe who promises to be
as difficult to subdue as one of the
great powers of the world. So, in spite
of the peace promoting treaty OF the
international conference held this year
at the Hague, both branches OF the
English-speaking race are at war; The
Justice loving, in every cline, as well as
of France herself, have reason to be
profoundly grateful at the outcome OF
the now historical '.Dreyfus case, which
stirred to it's depths, as never before In
universally and intensity, the entire
civilized world, So far as the domestic
affairs of the American people are con-
cerned, President McKinleys patriotic
and statesmanlike message to congress
affords a most valuable and exhaustive
record. Whilst the message OF every
president bears the tint and impress OF
his party, yet every American, regard
less of party affiliations, should read
every line and word of such messages as
the best and most complete available
annual record of the history and con-
dition of our common country. Impair
alleied material prosperity unquestion-
ably has been and is ours, under the
present republican administration. The
distrust and dislike of the UnitedStates
lin as aggressive form as it dared to
be) evinced by several European ma
lions, is now superseded by denonstra-
tions of affectionate esteem which we
reciprocate without reserve.
AS far as political prophecy may be
accepted, trusts. the gold standard and
so-called imperialism will be the issues
ON which the coming presidential cam
paign viii be fought.
History, the world over, is being
made by leaps and bounds, The United
States has assumed the position OF
world-power from which it cannot,
should not and will not retreat. The
ever increasing intimacy of international
relations render "dignifed isolation
(really national selfishness) impossible.
We, of course, conCede not only the
right but the sincerity of those who
may differ on lines of policy, domestic
or foreign. On the other hand, we
acknowledge a feeling of Impotence,
rot unmixed with Indignation and con
tempt, for the, American by birth OF
adoption, who i'm ougns the patriotism
of his president inshe present crisis OF
besmirches the flag ct his country in the
eyes of the world by failing to contend
in and out of season, that wherever ii
goes the world will b the better, and
in it's folds will be garnered liberty and
justice and the blessings of a righteous
government. War mas of and for itseli
no longer any attraction for civilized
peoples. 1t is recognized as horrible
and injurious to the growth and welfare
of nations.
From long range, it is true, we view
the future, but with the'dawn of the
twentieth century, we confidently hops
and believe will follow, in it's train, an
era of peace, when the Sword will be
turned into the plowshare and the
pruning hook, and war shall be nc
more"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

It is in vain to invoke the authority
~ jefferson for the coinage Of 90 cent
dollars or any other debasement OF the
currency. Our 'neo Democratic
fris ads. If they wish TO vindicate their
claim 10 the title of ''old line Dem
ocrats," who have jefferson for the.x
father, viii have to abandon their idea
of free coinage at the ratio Of is to !
or any other arbitrary rate, but if they
will have double standard make it 80
to /, in order to be honest in the pay
ment of debts and to conform to the ac-
tual ratio in the value of the two met
ais in the markets Of the world, it be-
ing, es jefferson says, "a mercantile
problem altogether Baltimore Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
First publ cation December Is, 1885,
Road Notice.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
N application has been made TO the Board OF
Supervisors of Vernon County, Wisconsin, To
alter highway in the tow;'s OF Harmony and
Hamburg, the same being county 70 ad, as
follows
Said highway extends tom the North sch ool
house In the town OF JEFFERSON and runs through
the town of Harmony to Chaseburg IN the town
Hamburg, in said county. as follows. to- wit:
Commencing at point four or five ods more
or less, north from where the highway leading
past the John Stevenson place intersects the
N Of Section 2. Town is, Range West thence
running North or North west &C ross the above
described land and also across the N Il. n Of
the n W. n OF s. ction 2, Town Is, Range 8
West aud thence in Northwesterly direction
across the N. W. of them. W. Y of Section 2,
Town ID. Range West, until IL intersects the
above n AIMED highway on thtrS. w u Of theS.
W N ca Section SO, Town u North. Range
West .;aid highway to be altered and changed
whers the same is impossible and washed out
and the highway to be placed on the side hill
west and above whore the rsme now passes.
This notice ia hereby given under the provisions
of gyis7a II, s. 1893.
We the undersigned, committee daily APP
pointed by the County Board Of Supervisors of
Vernon county will meet at the hons Of An
Grew Peterson in the town Of Hamburg, Wis
consin, on Thursday, the 4th day of January, A.
d. 1900 at 10 o'clock a. m. OF said day, TO view
and decide Upon said proposed alterations
@. j. MCCLELLAN,
j. M. ALLEN, Committee.
OLE ANDERSON.
hated Decam her r. A ID. 1b}1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
snain,s Grea,ess Need.

Mr. R. p Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest blood and
nerve remedy. all pain soon left him.
He says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble, puri-
fies the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ. If weak, tired or ailing you
need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
so cents. Sold by A. ]. johnson & Co,
druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
THE NEW CENTURY.

The Review of Reviews enters INTO
the dispute as to when the end OF the
century occurs. This subject has cen
up for debate all over the country and
the people seem to be pretty eq uaily
divided as to the date of the beginning
of the century. Here is the Reviews
solution:
"A half minutes clear thinking Is
enough to remove all confusion. With
December 81 we complete the year 1897
that is to say, we round out 80 OF the
100 years that are necessary to complete
a full century. We must give the
nineteenth century the 365 days that
belong to its hundredth and final year
before we begin the year of the TWEEN
tieth century. For some reason the
mathematical faculty usually works far
more keenly in monetary affairs than
elsewhere; and none of the people who
have proposed to allow ninety mine
years to go for century would suppose
that nineteen-hundred- dollar debt
had been fully met by tender OF ST.
899. There would remain due just one
hundred cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
First publication December 10, ls99-4
Raad NoffcA

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
~ application has been made TO the Board OF
Supervisors OF Vernon county, WiscOntin. 70
alter highway in tue towns OF Stark and
Whitestown as follows:
Beginning at a point about 6 rods South
west of bridge across q spring run In the N. e.
Lof the N. wv of Section 3. township 70.
Range West, on the road leading into the Wiz
lage OF Rockton from the South. thence IN
Sortherly direction Oh the most practicable
route across the town me into Mnisestown,
connecting with the Irosd known as the Indian
Creek road, the whole distance being about
eighty rods. Discontinue the old road from
point about rods 5. W. Of bridge across .
spring run in the N. En- Of the ". w u OF Sec
ion 8. Township 10 North, Range West, to the
town tine said road being wholly within the
town OF Stark on the N. E.A Of the ~. W u
and the N. Wa Of the n. EA OF Section 3,
Township 10, Range West.
We, the UNDERLINED committee duly ep-
pointed by the County Board OF SUPERVISOR ei
Vernon county, will meet at the store OF NC
yey IL Mcvey. IN the village OF ROckton. In the
town Of Whitestown, Wisconsin, on Friday, the
9Th day Of January. A. ID, 1900. at 10 O'Clock q.
m OF said day, TO view and decide upon said
proDosef alterations
8. L. McVEY,
Jos. GATHERS, 5onmittee.
b. F. SHERMAN.
Dated December 8. A ID 1879
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Hon. Michael Griffin of Eau Claire,
one of the best known men in the state,
died without the slightest warming while
working in his law Office, on Friday. Mr..
Griffin had been member of both houses
of the state legislature, member of con-
gress, and was at his death, at the head
of the state tax commission He was a
veteran of the war. Nj. Griffin was an
able and an honest man and enterpris-
ing citizen. The writer has known
him intimately for nearly twenty years,
and ever been an admirer of his sterling
manhood
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
That Tnrobblng headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Eing's New Life Pills Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matehless
merit Tor sick and nervous headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health Easy TO take
Try them Only 20 cents Money BACK
if not cured SOLD by A. ]. johnson q
Co. druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
Dsted. December 8.
JdHuhTJ q n -
PROBATE NOTICE.

NDtlCe pl ftppltChtioh iUf AEVOi VI WIZ
yTEREoN COUNTY COURT - IN PROBATE
v State OF Wisconsin, Vernon County e.:
In the matter Of the last VIII and testanfeat OF
Robert Lee. deceased.
Whereas an instrument, in writing, purIiorting
TO be the last will and testament Of Robert
Lee. deceased. late Of the village OF Ontario, YER
non Co.. Wis, has been filed in this once
And whereas application has been made By
II. J. Phelpssexecutor. praying that the same be
proven and sdmitted to probate, according 10 the
laws Of tbs state, and that letters testamentary
be granted thereon according TO law:
1t In Ordered, That said application be heard
before me, at my Office In the City OF Viroqus. on
the 9Th day Of February, A. d. 1900 at 10 o'clock
q. m.
IL is further ordered that notice OF the time
and place appointed for hearing said application
be given to all persons inter ested by publishing
a copy OF this order for three week successive
Iy In the Vernon County Gems or. q newspaper
Or inted in said county, previous TO the time APP
pointed for said hearing.
Dated viroqua, Dec. 20, 1882
BY the Court DO. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

The CENSOR, like all creatures and
growing things in life, turns over new
leaf with the dawn of a new year In
the inauguration of new volume. The
paper will thus start out on its forty
fifth year. The increased list of sub
scribers is to us an evidence that the
CENSOR grows stronger with age, and,
we sincerely hope, in usefulness We
have NO great promises to make for the
future; ats, not promises, have been our
motto in the past With best wishes
for the. prosperity and happiness to each
and everyone, the paper again greets
Won
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
First Publication December ~. 1898.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice OF sppIicatlOn Tor maj settIefnenta7
VERNON COUNTY CoURT--IN PRoBATE--IN
the matter Of the estate OF JeFe.nish Brown.
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition OF O. r. p at
terson, representing among other things
that he has fully administered the "a i'd
estate, and praying that tine and place be
fixed -. examining and allowing his account
OF his administration, and that the residae OF
the said estate be assigned 10 such persVns as
are by law entitled TO the same.
II is ordered. that said application be heard
before me, at my office In the CITY OF Viroqua on
the 9th day of February, 1900 at 10 o'cloes q. IA.
And It IL further ordered, that notice OF sail
application and hearing be given 20 ALI persons
interested. by Publishing copy Of this order for
three weeks successfully In the Vernon County
Censor q newspaper printed in said county, pr
vious TO the time appointed for said hearing
Dated this 23rd day Of Dec, A. ID. 1922 n
Blythe Court, ID. o. MAHoEEY. County y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Alas, the climax has come, and that
In the very face of the twentieth
century, Two foot-pads rob country
editorl The unhappy occurrence took
place in daylight in the wicked city of
Chicago last Thursday, when Editor
Rindlaub, of the Platterille Witness,
and president of tine state press associa-
ton, looked into the polished steel
barrels of two repeating revolvers and
was obliged to yield up his worldly sub
stance. The world ia indeed becoming
wicked.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

The struggle in South Africa is assum-
ing larger proportions than it was 1t
first supposed it would. The Beers are
much better prepared in men and
munitions of war, and have an advant-
age in a perfect knowledge of the
cnrpfrV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Mr.. Beaumonde-Howd do Jon Ike
the new coachnlaa. my dear?
Mrs. Beaumonde-Oh, he's splendics
His hair Just matches our pair OF chest
mt carriage horses London Fpn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

1t dulls the scythe of Father Time,
drives away wrinkles of approaching old
age-the elixir of life. that puts hope In
the human heart Rocky Mountain Tea.
johnson 81 Co, druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

Will often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill the
pain and promptly heal it, Cures old
sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
corns, all skins diseases. Best pile cure
on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure
guaranteed Sold by A J. johnson 81
Co., druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03
Tells About School .Keepin'' in Missouri


PRAIRIE VALLEY, Mo. Dec. Give
are having very pleasant weather at
present, tho have had about six inches
of snow fall Itremained nearly week
Have heavy frosts every night. One
night last week we had frost which
made the trees look very much like the
trees after a snow storm in Wisconsin.
People who live here seem to think the
weather quite cold, but it does not
seem cold to us, walk my beat every
morning before daylight We have
plenty of tramps here. They became
quite bold when the school houses were
opened for them They did anything
they wished to, to get in, but few
have been taken care of so we may
have little rest. John Gather viii
have shooting match tomorrow A
basket supper and entertainment will
be given at Prairie Valley school house
in the evening, money to buy large
dictionary for the school. A vacation
of two weeks will be given, after which
will resume work again. Have two
months school. For information of my
teacher friends in old Vernon I append
following copy of school report which
every Missouri teacher is required to
send to the district clerk, who may or
may not be one of the members of the
school board, who are called directors
"Clerk Of District No 10i, Township So,
Range No. 81. Sir; In accordance with the
provisions of section S026, school laws OF
Missouri, / herewith submit the required
monthly report for the month ending this
22nd day of December, 1899. Enrolment:
White, male, Is; female, 10; total, Is; colored
male, O; female, O; total, 0: grand total. 25
Total No of days attendance by all pupils for
the month, $685.; average daily attendance
16.975. Number of-cases of tardiness, Is; tru-
ancy. 0; corporal punishment, o.
ANNA MCVEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

In fifteen minutes with only Ivory Soap and water,
YOU can make better cleansing paste than you can buy
Ivory Soap Paste will take spots from clothing and VIII Clean
carpets rugs kid gloves slippers patent enamel russell eaner a
leather belts painted woodwork and furniture The
special Ivory Soap this form arises from the tact Una,
can be used sponge cloth to cleanse many
that cannot be washed they will not stand the free appa
ton of water
thorough convenient
afugn jar co e"1nAn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

To all its contemporaries. far and near,
the CENSOR extends the compliments OF
the season. May you all grow wiser,
happier and better, if not richer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-03

If fortune disregard thy claim.
Don't hang thy head in fcar and shame
But marry the girl ron loSs best
Rocky Mountain Tea viii do the rest
johnson & Co.. druggists.