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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Floor Drops with a Crowd.

There was a panic at the Democratic
headquarters in Milwaukee the other
evening. caused by the floor settling. A
big crowd had gathered preparatory to
marching out to the various meetings,
when suddenly the alarm was raised that
the floor was giving way. At once there
was rush for the doors. As the doors
were narrow, portion of the crowd went
through the windows, The fire depart
ment was called out and there was much
excitement. Investigation disclosed the
fact that no one had been hurt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Big Lumber Deal in Wisconsin.

Isaac Stephenson of Marinette COM
pleted the largest lumber deal of the year
on the Menominee, and one of the larg-
est that will be made in thu United
States this year lie sold to the Edward
Hines Lumber Company of Chicago the
coming seasons product of two mills,
those Of the N Ludington company and
the Stephenson Manufacturing Company.
The sale will aggregate 45,000,00O feet
or more, and includes lumber, lath and
shingles The consideration is $1,000,
900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

Potash Is Of great value in an orch
ard. II is the backbone of all fertilizers
used by fruit growers. The trees where
Il is used are vigorous and the fruit
large in size. with high color and good
flavor. No manure which does not con
tain high percentage OF potash should
be used In an orchard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
MIA No, Doubt Elm.

"He says he would gladly lay the
world at my feet said the sentimental
young woman.
That's what he'll do said Hiss
Cayenne. after you're married. he'll
lay the world at your feet and compel
YOU to walk on it, because you can't af-
ford cab. Washington star
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
niunrl. Enl1nva.d I'M nenth.

Mrs. ] NE Lee, who was the wife of
Alderman Charles S. Lee of Eau Claire,
died at Daytona, Fla. After the sensa-
rional developments which resulted in
the suit OF Alderman Lee against Alder
man r. s. Hammond for $4,000 for
alternating the affections of Mrs. Lee and
the divorce sec ired by Alderman Lee she
was completed Frustrated and went South
in January by advice of physicians. It
was sgid by aer friends at the time that
she ives dying of a broken heart.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
CANNOT BURN CHINATOWN.
Danger 10 Adjoining Property Detcrs
san Francisco Authorities.


The San Francisco papers now admit
that bubonie plague exists there The
health board announces that il VIII con-
tinue a daily inspection and cleansing Of
Chinatown for thirteen days. A suspi-
eious death is said to have occurred in
Wayerley place, Chinatown, Thursday,
but before the Inspector reached the
house the body aad been spirited away
and conceded, the friends of the des4
man evidently fearing an autopsy
President Williams OF the board ~
health says some Of the buildings in
Chinatown are in such bad condition that
nothing short Of fire could eradicate
germs il they exist there. The move,
however, is not now contemplated, as
such a measure would greatly endanger
the city Chinatown beiufs located in the
heart % the downtown district.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

the result. The large red splotehes on my
chest began 20 grow Daler and smaller and
before long disappeared entirely. l regained
my lost weight, became stronger, and my APP
petite greatly improved was soon entirely
well, and my skin as clear as piece of glass.
II. l.. MYERS, 100 Mulberry ST., Newark, N. J.
Don't destroy all possible chance of q
cure by taking the doctors treatment
of mercury and potash. These minerals
cause the hair to fall out, and will
wreck the entire system
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
New WISCONSIN Railroad,

The st. Croix Short Line Runway
Company, with the purpose of construct
ing railway line from Superior TO st.
Paul over route fit five miles long,
has fled articles of organization with
the Secretary of State. The capital stock
is 100000, and the incorporators are
A. l.. Sanborn, f. G. Ellis, w. L. Fagg,
L. w Claude and e. f. Stark, all of
Madison The line is to run through
Douglas, Burnett, Polk and st. Croix
counties in Wisconsin, and Pine, Wash
ington aud Ramsey counties in Mime
sofa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Fire in Fenwood sawmilI.

The dry kiln of the Curtis Il Yale Man
ufacturing Company sawmin at Fenwood
was destroyed by fire. In it were sew
eral thousand feet of lumber which was
also consumed by fire. The damage is
about $1,000 covered by insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

The Stoughton Academy was totally
DESTROYED by fire shortly before noon on
Sunday For the past FIVE years the
school was under the auspices of the Nor
wegian Lutheran synod. Dne hundred
and twelve students were enrolled at the
time of the fire. The building was val
ued at $1,000; insurance S3,5Oo on build
ing and 81. 500 on fixtures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Hcr Grent Lahors.

AT the present time it is difficult to
conceive the ridicule and contempt
heapeu on the pioneers in this me re-
ment nor did it come from men alo We
When Susan B. Anthony tramped from
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04
Copper Colored
Splotches.

There is only one cure for Contagious
Blood Poison-the disease which has
completely baffied the doctors. They
are totally unable to cure it, and direct
their efforts toward bottling the poison
up in the blood and concealing it from
view. S. S. S. cures the disease posi-
lively and permanently by forcing out
every trace of the faint
was afflicted with terri Bile blood disease.
which was in spots at first, but afterwards
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

spread all over my body.
These soon broke outinto
sore. and it is easy 10
ina, zine the suffering /
endured. Before | be-
came convinced that the
doctorscould do no good,
l had sp5lss . hundred
dollars, which was really
thrown away. ! tn EN-
tried various patent
medicines, but they did
not reach the disease.
When / had finished my
first bottle of S. S. s. /
was greatly improved
and was dpiiUhtpd with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-04-04

cape. BY the time the hounds were
gotten out of the cellar the fox was
safe in it's hole Philadelphia Times.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
Village Trustees Meet.

| February s, Board of Vii.
lage Trustees met on the above date
pursuant to continuance. Present,
Boyd, Whitney, House, Purtill and
Tate.
Chairman Boyd stated that Mr..
Snodgrass had refused to enter into
and sign contract foi arc light
lamps, and that Mr.. Hunt, who was
present, offers to furnish six arc
light lamps for the village at SIS
each.
Mr.. House moved that the offer
of Mr.. Hunt be accepted. Seconded
by Purtill and carried.
Mr.. Purtill moved that the pur-
chasing agent buy two dozen of
mantles for lamps at 20 cents each,
and two dozen chimnevs at Is cents
each. SECONDED by Tate and car
ried.
The chairman reported that l.. T.
Wilcox offered to deliver tamarack
wood poles, 4x6 inches and "a feet
long, at 81 each, the same for arc
light posts.
Mr.. House moved that II poles
of that size be ordered at above
prices. Seconded by Whitney and
carried.
The chairman and clerk were au-
thorized to sign the contracts for
lamps on behalf Of the village.
Bills allowed &c. W., Fletcher
Co, merchandise, $ll 20. Claim of
fire department for $24.60 was laid
over for further investigation.
Session was continued subject to
call of the chairman.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
Order of Washington.

Alpha Lodge No. "a, Order OF
v ashington, was organized Tues
day evening in this town, by A. A.
Fuller, supreme department organ
izer, with 36 charter members. The
following officers were elected:
Worthy President. S. Acker.
Vice Presid't-Mrs. J. Montague.
Past Presid't.-W. S. Galloway.
Secretary-Dr. b. B, Swan.
Treasurer-Mrs. Rose wilkins.
Mary-Mrs. Katharine r. Cowen.
Martha Mrs. Katie E. Madison.
Conductor-Mrs. F. A. Wilcox.
Chaplain--Mrs, +. S. Glenn.
Medical Exam'r-Dr.W. f. Smith
Organist-Mrs. X. E. Madison.
Guard-Mrs. w. ID. Reynolds.
Sentinel. II. Ellison.
Truestees-Six months, James
ONeill; II months, j. Nj. Cowen;
Is months, Mrs. B. b. Swan.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

The Beers continue to lick the
English.
A nice dance at the opera house
last evening.
Col Geo. A. Williams has gone
to Philadelphia on a mining deal.
Born. on Bennett creek, Idaho,
Feb. II, 1900, to the wife of VIM.
Il. Wilson, a son.
A large stone depot and 20-stall
round house for Glenn's Ferry are
talked about in railway circles as
coming events this spring.
The third annual meeting of the
Pacific Northwest Woolgrowers' as
ISOLATION will be held in Boise on
the 9th, 7th and 9Th of March.
Hon. f. ]. Dockery of Boise has
been invited to address the Demo-
cratic club of this place, and he will
probably do so on the evening of
the 9th instant.
A letter from Father Burri at
Tillamook, Oregon, announces that
his health is improving, but still
not in condition to return here soon
and his leave Of absence is extended.
In the probate court yesterday,
in the matter of the estate of Emma
J. Burns, deceased, lots 10 and IA,
block 2, Mountain Home, and i'm
provements was set apart as home
stead for the family.
Rev. H. K. Hines, d. D., of Port
land, Oregon, will preach at the
Congregational church next Mon
day evening at 7:45. This will be
strictly a Gospel service. A gen.
eral and cordial invitation.
The secret of a good complexion
is confided to his lady friends by
French savant in these words
The woman who would have
beautiful complexion must live
plainly, avoiding rich meats, too
much game, rich wines, and highly
seasoned made dishes.
County Commissioner Josiah
Hobbs who is now in California,
has bought a farm near Fresno,
that state, upon which he will set
tie in the early spring, Bingham
county will lose an estimable fam
ilv when Mr. Hobbs, wife and chill
dren leave it for California Black
foot News. Mr.. Hobbs is the father
of our fellow-townsman Frank
Hobbs.
The lecture of Rev. Hines of Port
land, Or, Tuesday evening at the
opera house was well attended. Be-
ginning with the patriarch Abra-
ham as the first pioneer, the lee
turer took as subject Westward
the course of Empire takes its way"
and graphically described the pi.
oneers of our continent from the
ante-revolution settlers to those to-
day who are blazing the way thro'
the forests and clearing roads
through the sagebrush for those
who are to follow. He foretold a
near bright future for our State, and
closed by expounding the princi-
pies of the Order of Pioneers of the
Pacific.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

Mrs. l.. A. Underwood has been
sick for week or more
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. de Haven are
in this place from Boise, visiting
with w. c. HOWE and wife.
ROCK SPRINGS PEACOCK
COAL at Galloway & Wassom's
livery stable.
The Tuscarora Times exclaims:
The man who predicted hard win
ter is SO still you can hear his
whiskers grow.
Before Governor Goebel died he
was offered $4,000 troops by south
ern states to defend his rights to the
gubernatorial seat of Kentucky.
We honor President Mckinley
for his determination not to inter
fere in the Kentucky muddle To
back up red handed assassination
with federal bayonets is a step far
ther than he cares to go.
Capt. F. j. Mills and his wife have
become reconcied and left for Cali
fornia Saturday night where Capt.
Mills will accept government po-
sition. The very least that can be
said of Mills is that he has sur
prised his friends who were SO thor
oughly impressed with his high
sense of "honor." Now that Mr..
Mills and Mrs. Mills are happily
united, with their children about
them, public sentiment has taken
turn and the widowed mother, who
is left with five little ones and a
broken home, will no longer be de-
MED the sympathy of the public.
Mr.. Mills "honor" cannot possibly
measure with her grief.-Pocatello
Advance.
"Many a man has been hanged
upon less evidence than that which
connects Mr.. Taylor with the az
sassination of Goebel," says Henry
Watterson, editor of the Courier
Journal, and he goes on to review
the attitude of Bradley and Taylor
and the incidents and preparations
leading up to the preparation of
the crime. Taylor's advent was
arranged for by Governor Bradley,
the Republican governor whose
term expired Jan. /, who reorgan-
lied the militia on a partisan basis.
The Louisville q Nashville Railway
company had guaranteed Taylor's
election and by fraud, intimidation
and tissue ballots undertook to
make the guaranty good. "Every-
thing was to be hoped from corrup-
ton, but nothing was to be left to
chance" says the Courier-Journal.
eff the plan to buy out succeeded,
well and good; but, if it failed, this
mighty man OF war had no thought
of surrendering the place he pro-
viBionally held"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

James Carroll went to Red War.
rior yesterday.
Fine Navel oranges and fancy
lemons at II. B. Thompson & Co.
Mrs. McKeon, sister of Mrs. J. S
Acker, returned to Utah by las,
nights train.
Rev. Father Trinkell will hold
Catholic services next Sunday at
the residence of Father Burri.
The Boyce hotel and saloon and
Finch's saloon were destroyed by
fire at Soldier on the 7th instant.
John Neil returned Saturday from
his horse range in Owyhee and re-
ports the animals all fat and sleek.
Yesterday, in the probate court,
A. Rosenheim obtained Judgment
against VIM. Searchfeld for $40
and costs.
J. P. Burford went down to
Snake river Tuesday to examine
some placer ground for Spokane
mining men.
Last Thursdays Albion Times
says: Geo. Harris has been confined
to the house for several DAYS past
with an attack of the humps.
A lodge of Pioneers of the Pacific
was organized at Bruneau last
week with d. B. HYDE, comman-
der, and Mrs. John Mitchell, scribe
Eight or ten boys were arrested
On Vain street last evening by Mar
shal Ellison for violation of the cur
few ordinance. They were detained
at the Jail fora few hours and after
a promise to hereafter seek their
homes at the proper time were al
lowed to depart.
Rev. Mr.. Sheldon of Topeka, Kan,
author of SIN His Steps" or "What
would Jesus do?" will edit the To-
peka Daily Capital for one week
commencing March 10, 1900. This
paper will be conducted in all de-
partments Of news, editorials and
advertisements according to Mr..
Sheldon's ideas as expressed in his
world wide known book, "As Jesus
would do it." It appeals very
strongly to all christian thinking
people and especially to Christian
Endeavor members. Subscription
for the week % cents. By special
arrangement the local C. e. society
retains 10 cents of the amount on
each subscription sent in. Leave
orders with Ernest Pearson, Treas
urer G. E. society, early, SO that
mailing lists may be made up at
once.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

Seats are selling rapidly for Lau-
rant, the famous magician, who will
appear at the opera house Wednes-
day evening next. Laurent carries
a magnificent paraphernalia and
special scenery. His wonderful feats
OF magic have aroused the greatest
interest In every city he has ap-
peared in. Probably no wizard be-
fore the public to-day is so admira-
bly, equipped. Mrs. Laurant is a
talented artist and appears twice
during the evening. The affair is
is for the benefit of the public school
library, and crowded house is as
sured.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
KNIGHT or SyTHIAs
G 4 a IN q B all

To be given by
Mountain Home Lodge, No. IS.
at the Opera House,
THURSDAY EVENING, FEB %, 1900.
H. P. Cox's full orchestra, of
Nampa, will furnish music which
will surpass any heretofore played
in Mountain Home.
No expense will be saved or work
sighted to make this one of the
most enjoyable occasions in the
record Of our lodge.
In consideration Of the schools
all children under the age of 16 will
be excluded from the floor
Dance tickets will be- for gentle
man and ladies, 81 50.
Gentlemen spectators tickets so
cents each.
All spectators and children will
be obliged to occupy the gallery.
Watch for handbills.
G. w. HowETH,
H. G. Madison,
j. A. PURTILL,
Committee of ARRANGEMENTS,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TAB
LET'S. All druggists refund the n oney
if it fails to cure. f. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. 25c,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-02-15
SttOCktdkii(lo

Always brings to notice
the broken lots odds and ends, and numerous items
that the merchant thinks best to be converted into
solid cash.
These dob lots represent just much proportionate
worth to the customers when they have for them if
they bought regularly % 33 3 per advance
We have just finished taking stock and now offer you
everything of the order in each department less
than wholesale cost.
1t would be difficult matter to list up these bargains
and make prices in this advertisement but it wages your
pocket to in and pick up these specials before they
all cleaned out.
We prefer to the coin in Spring purchases and cheer
fully sacrifice in order to the cash that way.
One Price to all. Established in 1895.
j. s. Acker &c Co.
The Cash Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
FROM JAIL
Four Broke Out of Prison
Yesterday Mornfng-About 1 A. NJ.
one White Prisoner Surrendered and
One Captured After Swearing He
Wouldn't be Taken Alive.

Yesterday morning about 1 o'clock
four prisoners, two young white men
and two negroes, broke Jail. After
getting out of their cells they climbed
through the ceiling to the attic and let
themselves through a transom close up
under the caves of the building.
They let themselve sto the ground
by tying their hammocks end to end,
and making one M fast to a wooden
bar which was over the transom. The
hammocks were found hanging yester-
day morning just as the prisoners had
left them.
The prisoners who got put were
George Roderick, white, who is in for
costs and other charges, James Ma
rine, white, charged with highway rob-
berry, and James Walker and Thomas
Robinson, colored, charged with lar
ceny.
Yesterday morning Jailer Mills re-
captured Roderick near the Silver
Stream distillery outside the southern
limits of the city. He crawled under a
ous and swore he wouldn't be taken
alive. He is a larger man than Jailer
Mills, but he put a revolver in Roder-
ick's ace and h prisoner same down
off his perch. James Marine returned
and surrendered himself. The two ne
groes have not been heard from.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
The Havemeyer Dover suit

New York, October 3.-The suit
brought by Anna NJ. Havemeyer, nee
Anna NJ. Wright, who says she is the
widow of the late Thomas ]. Have
meyer, the sugar king, to recover the
amount of her dover right in his es-
tate, was called up again in the su-
preme court today and a motion was
made by her counsel to have the case
placed On the preferred calendar before
Justice McAdam and a jury. The mo-
ton was denied by Justice Nc Adam Oh
technical grounds, with leave to re-
new.
The plaintiff claims LEI acquaintance
with Mr.. Havemeyer' began when both
were children, and that after lie nm
ished his education in Germany they
entered into common law marriage In
1884 and that while he was known to
his friends as a bachelor, he sup ported
her and kept UP her home
In opposition to the motion to hasten
the trial of the action, counsel for the
defendants filed an affidavit made by
Henry o. Havemeyer in which he
stated that for many years before the
death Of his brother. he was aware OF
the relations existing between him and
the plaintiff, who was his mistress. She
never until after his death. claimed to
be his wife.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
CONGRESSMAN BELLAMY
He Opened the Campaign Last Night
With a Fine Speech Before the Joint
Meeting of Bryan and stevenson
Clubs.

There was a joint meeting of the
Bryan and Stevenson Democratic
Clubs last night at the court house.
Owing to the Indictment weather the
meeting was no Is large as expected
but there was a good audience.
AT $40 p. m. Mr.. E. F. Johnson,
chairman of the democratic executive
committee of New Hanover county,
opened the meeting and introduced
Congressman John D. Bellamy, the
democratic nominee for congress in the
Sixth district.
Mr.. Bellamy spoke for an hour and
ten minutes on the subject OF militar-
ism and Imperialism. He said he had
a prepared speech which would require
a couple of hours for it's delivery but
owing to the bad weather, he would
only confine himself to one branch Of
the discussion. He made a very strong
speech and it was full of instruction.
He forcfbly presented the subjects,
and made a deep impression on those
who heard him. He concluded with
a few words about trusts, giving a
striking example of their operations
in the strike in the GOA regions of
Pennsylvania. The speaker was loud
ly applauded throughout his remarks.
Mr.. Bethany will speak at BurgaW
On Saturday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05

TIC: No. 2 red 771sc; No. 2 corn 4eAQ
IKc: No. 3 yellow 4101Ac: No. 2 oats
22hG2sc; No. 2 white 25Ac: No. s
white 23h 625hc: No. 2 rye 51Ac; mess
pork per barrel 13.2o913-25; lard per
100 pounds s7.37kGf.40; short rios s,des
Ooose) ss.10Gs.So: dry saited shoulders
Cboxed) $6.25d6s7h; short clear sidss
Cboxed) $50; whiskey $1-27.
New York, October s.-FLoUR--
The market having already suppised
their wants, buyers held OF again ana
the market was featureieSs today ex-
cept for its steadiness.
wHEAT-Spot firm: No. : red SAca
Options were irregular. Opening firm
er on covering, they experienced a
sharp set back under disappointing ca
bles. unloading and small outside SUP
port Next responding to light receipts
and a good cash demand at St Lou
supplemented by rain forecasts for the
northwest and local buying for both
accounts. they turned strong and closed
very firm at &6Lc net advance. Octo-
Der closed S0sc: December SSc-
CORN-Spot firm; No. > {sc; options
were generally firm on active covering
of early deliveries, bad crop news from
the corn belt, a liberal cash demand
west and higher cables. closed firm at
LISc net advance. October closed at
46%c; December 5ekc.
OATS-Spot firm; No. : 25hae5Ac-
Options inactive but steady with corn
LARD-Strong: western steam $3.50:
October closed $7.s2h; refined strong.
PORK-Strong. Family s1e.oGGi65o.
mess sl3.5eGI4.5o.
CHEESE3Steady. large white IsF
11kc; small do uL6I1%c.
EGGS-Ffrm: state and PennSylva-
MIA 1SG2ic: western regular packing at
mark 12h4lsc.
RICE-Fir1n.
POTATOES-Quiet: Jerseys $1,000
$50; New York sL.5oGi-e2h; jersey
sweets s 2.2o92.75.
"Reminiscences.
CABBAGE-Dull: Long Island per 100
s1.5O1225.
COTTON SEED OIL-Upheld by the
strength OF hog products. Prime crude
barrels nominal; prime summer yellow
S7G37kc; of summer yellow Ss136kc;
prime summer yellow 41G42ci prime
white 404ilc: prime meal SO.
SUGAR-Weak and irregular; Stand
ard A $5.55; confectioners a s5.55:
mould A $500: cut loaf s6.15; crushed
s6.15; powdered s6-s5; graduated $5.15:
cubes $50.
NAVAL STORES.
New York-Spirits turpentine steady.
Charleston-Sp!rits turpentine firm at
36kc asked. Rosin steady and un-
changed.
Savannah-Spirfts turpcntine s6izc:
receipts Loss casks; sales 700 casks: ex-
ports $40 casks.
Rosin firm and unchanged; receipts
1,S42 barrels; sales none: exports 40
barrels.