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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
A Bad Showing in Some Instances

A considerable moderation is vet on
in the tobacco deliveries and handling
in this community. After the first OF
| the year there win be activity all along
the line. There Is not a little unea sinesi
on part of both growers and buyers ovel
the condition of the weed that was re
moved from the poles during the late
long period of case weather. Few crops
are found without more or less wet and
darsaged goods, and in some instances
crops are practically worthless. In or.
der TO adjust and do Justice to both
sides there should be tolerance and mod
Grafton in settlement between those
concerned
The Edgerton Tobacco Reporter,
which is a n authority on tobacco matters
in Wisconsin and the west, talks about
general conditions at the present time
as follows: There is s. little picking
away at the new crop going on in few
localities, but nowhere indicates much
activity and prices are considerably
shaded under the quotations early ia
season. But few of the sales will reach
above the SC mark and most of then are
at &c and under for wrapper and binder
grades. The market for Did stock par
takes something of the character Of
eastern centers, where but few sales are
reported. The deliveries of the new
crops have been liberal during the week
and the practice of holding back a por-
tion of the purchase price until the crop
has been run over the sorting tables is
quite generally enforced.
The spirit of invention is still rife and
the tobacco industry is receiving its
share of the improved conditions. The
tobacco sizing machines, which made
their appearance last year, have set
several brains at work perfecting CON
trivances to supplant the hand work in
handling tobacco. Now comes a promi-
nent dealer with an announcement
that he has invented tying machine
that viii tie any zed hand of tobacco
desired and do ii automatically. The
machine jA small. operated by a motor
and can he attached to the sorting table
and its ufe will save good deal of time
devoted to hand tying, besides every
hand will be exactly the same size. The
inventor will not have his machine per-
fected in time to put on the market this
season, but more will be heard about it
and the wonderful things it win do
later.
A new commissioner of internal reve-
nue has bean appointed in the person
of John w. Yerkes. Of Kentucky. the
defeated republican candidate for gov
ernor Of that state He comes from the
largest tobacco growing section of the
south and ought to be more familiar
with the needs of the tobacco industry
than some of his predecessors. 1t has
been difficult to make some previous
commissioners understand the effect of
arbitrary and often absurd rulings of
the department upon the industry 1t
is hoped the new official will have bet
ter knowledge of the conditions of this
important trade and spirit of fairness
win pervade the conduct of his Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26

In the village of Genoa, onS ,mber
Sth, last. occurred an alter = On be-
tween William Tippetts and Clarence
Hastings in which firearms were re-
sorted to by both parties, Tippetts losing
an eye in the fray. Hastings was arrest
ed on charge of attempted murder on
Tippetts waived examination and his
trial came on in court last week, occu-
pying three or four days. The case was
contested from every point by the con-
tending forces andi was battle royal
for the attorneys on either side. There
were over thirty witnesses sworn, the
testimony being conflicting as TO real
facts involved. That there was DAD
blood and cause for punishment ON part
of both men appears to have been tine
popular verdict of listeners
That crimes of this character
shooting on the public streets of vii
lage, should go unpunished. is trsvesty
on Justice. The jury evidently believed
they would have been warranted In con-
yicting hoth men had they the opportu-
nifty, and considered it partiality to SEQ
one go to states prison and the other
escape punishment. The state was
represented by District Attorney Ben
nett and G, j. Smith, the defennant by
Graves 81 Mahoney. There has seldom
been case contested with greater vim
and determination in our courts.
Court adjourned last Saturday to re-
convene Monday next
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
A Brilliant Man ana Official Dies.

Hon. David F. Jones of Sparta, died
on Thursday morning last. after an ILL
ness of two weeks with malignant ty-
phoid fever. Mr.. Jones was well known
in this city and county as brilliant
lawyer and orator, and one who held
many positions of nonor and trust He
first came into prominence in this sec
tion by reason of the heated and pro-
tracted struggle for the republican
nomination for state senator--the mem
orable triangular travelling convention
contest which continued for month
between himself, Senator McGillivary
aud the editor of the CENSOR Mr. Nc
Gillivary was nominated and elected,
and Mr. Jones later went to the legisla-
ture from Monroe county, where he
distinguished himself He was appoint
ed U1ited States district attorney by
President Mckinley in 1898, his death
causing vacancy in that position Mr.
Jones was but forty-two yeare VI age,
and leaves to mourn his death widow
and three children He was man of
fine attachments and had bright future
He was buried at Sparta last Saturday
with Masonic honors. A delegation of
ten Sir Knights from this city Joined in
the services.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
BILL DEARMAN AS A TARGET.
He is Shot In the Back by His Son. In law, Thos
McCouey, at Readstown.

In the postoffice at Readstown Christ
mas evening, William A Dearmau vas
shot nv his son-in-law Thomas McCouev
The CENsoR'S information is that there
was no provocation for the shooting
aside FROM bad feeling existing between
the two men of long standing Dear
man was con, er ing with p, s',naster
Reeve when M Corey entered the Of
Il Sc Thu official dire,t4d him to leave
bhe office on account % abusive language
used Throu gh the half-elosed door Nc
Coney fired two shots at Deaiman, one
bullet entering his side lodging in his
right lung The injured man is suffer
ing great pain and the surgeons say his
chances for recovery or death are about
even. Sheriff Ericsson went to Reads
town this morning. arrested McCouey
and lodged him in Jail here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
LITTLE PRACTICAL SERMON.
THE ART OF GOING WITHOUT.

THE ART OF GOING WITHOUT.
The art of going without" was re-
Gently the title of girls essay. 1t is q
suggestive one. 1t is an art to be ac-
quired. Most of us have to learn some
thing of it, whether we will or no. AS
it is what we must do more or less Of,
we may as weu make the best of il.
This may be done by making it vol
untary act on our part. What we know
that we cannot by any possibility pos
sess, cheerfully and freely resign the
desire for. 1t is an art that most people
would do we'll to cultivate We are too
apt TO let our desires go far beyond orr
means. We may learn to go without
Some certain garment perhaps, by re
modelling the old, or wearing it in the
same way as If it is in good condition,
regardless of any remavFs. or looks that
speak oh that is nis last winners
coat, or She has worn that dress for q
year, / am tired of seeing 1t. When
one has the moral courage TO wear a
garment with mind unrufiied by such
Observations, he has acquired self
control, sterling trait of character that
will stand him in good stead Ii may
be thought that this IL a little thing. IL
is little things conquered that give us
strength TO meet large things. Tnere
are, doubtless, many among the readers
of these lines, who viii be conscious OF
having been annoyed by similar remarks
about some of their aft. Yrs, or have
weakly failed to face the circumstances
and purchased something new, which
could be lily afforded. We may learn 10
do without fine house or furniture, or
eauipages, even il our neighbors have
them. if we ought to do So A woman
may. perhaps, learn to do without SER
want and make home cheerful by giving
personal OF characteristic air or touch
to a room or meal We may learn to
make use of the means VS. have at hand
il we cannot have what we wish. The
successful camper is hc who can evolve
the most comforts with the fewest con-
veniences. This same ability to adapt
ones self TO circumstances. Is wisely
applied in household or business. 1t is
wisdom to be desired to be able to see
what is wise outlay and what can well
be dispensed with If we look TO 1t
there are many things it would be well
that we should teach ourselves to do
without. Milwaukee Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26

The sensational kidnapping case il
Omaha, in which the fifteen-year OLD
son of Edward Cudahy, millionsilc
packer, was successfully nabbed by dn-
known criminals and held until a an
som of $25, 600 was paid by his father.
is exciting wide interest from the liab.l-
ity of there being other attempts of The
kind, if the perpetrators are not soon
caught. OF course the most strenuous
efforts are being made to discover them,
and the house where yonng Cudahy
was imprisoned has been located, some
miles from the city. Mr. Cudahy has
continued his offer of $25, 600 for the
arrest and conviction of the criminals,
and the Pinkeston detectives are work
ing on the case. 1t has been discovered
that there is no adequate law in Nebraska
for the punishment of the offense, but
the probabilities are if the scoundrels
are caught some way of giving them
their deserts will be devised
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Truth aud Faisshood.

Truth moves slowly; but swift a lie
From house 10 house II fairly shoots
While Trnth is sitting tamely by,
serenely pulling on Its boots.
But give lie an hour the lead.
And 1t VIII go through all creation.
Ere Truth astrde the swift st steed
Can reach the nearest station.
A lie will fly With lightning speed.
obliyious To chain or fetter.
And scatter wide its hanefui screed,
While Truth Is sending facts by letter.
Sometimes lie VIII stand for ages
Secure undoubted or unremoved-
Until the zeal offuture sages
The hoary frauds have found and proved
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Hillsboro Secret Order Officers,

Odd Fellows r. Williams. N. g. A.
Linkash, V. G.. e. :. Wernick, r. S.
Jno. HaiDstock, P. s. Robert Hammer
Treas
K, bekahs Mrs Florence Lind. n G.
Miss Linda Salesberry, " e. Mrs
Mani TboInp-on F. g; Mrs Eliza
Reeves, r. S Mrs Tillie Hammer,
Treas Mrs Ad ,line Tongue, Chap
G A r. Post-H F. Myers. Com. I;
Dallas Colvin. S. v. Jas Feight, ";
VIM S Its. Sur A. White, o. D.; H P.
G Lind. Chap L n E Webster, Adit. !;
R. Willisms Q NJ A Thompson, S NJ /;
j p Riley. @ VI s.: Neal Collins, Sen.
- Grand winter weather.
- Bright. crisp mornings Of late
DIR George E. Chambers attended
the Bennett-Etrle wedding at Reckon
on Christmas
M, -hant Sallandtr If Red Nound,
was in The city today He underwent
an operation for eye affiiction
Mr.. George Grossman of New York
was in the city looking over affairs at
the Michaelsohn clothing house.
-Messrs jones and Andrew Lee, NJ.
II. Bekkedal, and Jens Davidson. Of
westby, were in the city On business,
Friday last.
Mrs. p J. Owens, one Of the old
settlers of Bloomingdale section died at
the esidence Of her daughter in Sparta.
Burial at Clinton
Will Mills came home 10 spend
Christmas with his mothers family in
Jefferson. For three years he has been
in the employ Of the La Crosse plow
company.
Miss Eliza Hsughton goes to Wash
ington for months visit Her position
in the school for the blind 1t GAINESVILLE,
will be filed during the time by Miss
Louise Trowbridge Of this city.
Rev and Mrs Witherbee are enjoy
ing a visit from their son, who is a
student at the Lawrence university at
Appleton. Miss Cabanis Of Plstteyilie,
a niece. is spending the holidays at their
home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
A Joyous Christmas Wedding.

/. On Christmas day Hon and Mrs. Van
s, Bennett of Rockton. made beautiful
wedding for the only daughter Ona, who
was joined in marriage with Prof J.
Scott Earll, principal of the Viola pub.
lie schools. The ceremony was read by
Rev John A. Stemen in the presence OF
relatise yes and few especially invited
guests. The brides gown was plain
white and most tastefully made, The
presents were numerous and beautiful.
After wedding dinner the happy bride
and groom went on a bridal trip TO bt
gone Ten days, after which they will
make their home at Viola. Miss Ben
nett was one of Vernon county's most
accomplished daughters, graduate o.
Viroqua high school and Prof Earll il
a well trained young man and Is rapidly
rising in his work. We bespeak FOL
these young people promising future IL
their chosen work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Congregation al Notes.

Mid-week service on Thursday even
ing at : .30-"Thoughts for the closing
year"
The Christmas exercises ON Monday
evening were unusually attractive and
well planned and the gifts were numer-
Gus.
The pastor will preach both morning
and evening next Sunday. In the even
ing be win give the sermon OF Thanks
giving day, by request, on Jesus Christ
and social progress as seen at the turn
Of the century The pastor VIII give
his new year greeting cards 70 his pe1-
pie, next Sunday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Hew Business Firm at vio.s.

J. E. Stoll has taken partner in his
general merchandise business in the per
son Of George Groves, of Ross. The
style Of the new firm is to be Stoll q;
Groves. George Groves has been man
aging the store business at Ross since
his fathers death and is very capable
young man. With their combined capi-
tai Stoll & Groves will be prepared TO
handle much larger stock and will add
several new features to their line. Sue
cess to The new firm. Viola Intellgeneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Mining Prospects at Avalanche.

In late communication to the La
Fargo Enterprise, from J. p Allen, on
whose farm mining operations are being
conducted, he says the company has not
yet found the main body, but indica-
tions ara that it is not far off After the
holidays they will ship car load of ore
from LaFarge. They have been favored
with visit from two of the most prom
inent business men of Lacrosse and they
are very much pleased with the pros
poets and will undoubtedly invest some
monev in stock. Capt Thompson has
been there numt er of times in the inter
est OF putting in furnace for breaking
the ore there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Christmas Offerings 10 Norway.

Norway has beautiful Christmas
custom. In front of every house on
Christmas morning is fixed pole and
from it are hung offerings Of corn and
wheat for the winter birds. The Nor
wegian system of gift giving is peculiar.
Presents wrap Il in huge trusses of
straw are thrown into houses through
windows or open doors, and the re-
cipients are left to guess where the
offerings came from till the following
Christmas day, when there is general
confession all around
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Dentistry at Readstown.

DIR. E. D. Hatch, dentist. who is per-
manently located at Viola, wishes to
announce that he will visit Readstown
the first and second Wednesdays Of each
month. DR. Hatch is a graduate Of the
Chicago college of dental surgery. and
is an experienced workman He will be
prepared TO administer Gas fol painless
extraction of teeth. This ana.stAetic
Is perfectly safe and harmless All
work guaranteed to be strictly first
class and satisfactory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
HAVE YOU F0UNDTTl

A present suitable TO present to that
husband or wife, best girl or gallant
fellerg II not, you better drop into the
Pioneer Drug Store Of A. j. johnson 81
Co, and pick out some article before the
choicest are taken. There you can buy
a fine lamp, cut glass bottles, perfumes,
silver and ebony novelties and sets, tot
let articles, pocket books, pocket knives,
razors, cigars, pipes. and variety OF
desirabls articles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
High Grade Entertainment at westby.

On the evening of Thursday, January
3D.. the lecture and literary society Of
Westby will have its first entertainment
of the course, when the Imperial Ladies
Quartette of Chicago, will appear This
Is first-class combination Of music and
recital The Westby people are to be
congratulated on sheir good fortune in
securing them. No doubt many of our
citizens will avail themselves Of the
opportunity to join Westby folks in this
entertainment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
TRY the New Restaursn. and Bakery.

The building recently vacated by G:
+. Dahl. the druggist, has been moved
east of DIR. Colts Office on jefferson 81,
and newly furnished for a first lass
restaurant and bakery, which -ill be
open TO the public. Thursday. Dec. 20.
Warm meals and lunches served at all
hours Dinner and supper parties a
speciality. Home made bread, cakes.
pies, doughnuts. etc, Board by the
week. d. CARLSON, Proprietor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26

Mrs. T. B. Rabbit of New Lisbon,
is at the residence of Mrs. C. A. Roberts
receiving treatment from local physi-
clans. Mr.. Rabbit came here Christ
mas to see her.
Hon. John A. Haggerty of Ferry
vile member of assembly from
Crawford county, is in the city today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Declined to Consider Case.

Communication has been received
from Cove rnor Seofield that he declines
10 take ap and cousi Ter the application
for pardon of George Sullivan, who was
convicted of the murder Of Asa Gorham
and sentenced to fifteen ysars imprison-
nIent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Exeur.ion Rates 70 Wlnter Resorts.

Via the North Western line. Excur-
sion tickets are sold daily, With favor
able time limits to numerous points in
the West and Sonth at reduced rates.
For tsmlr4ta and full information, apply
to agents Chicago s. Northwestern Ry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
Rockview Shfopshires

Wa have a fine lot of Canadian bred
yearling rams for sale, very thick-set,
close wool, weight $50 TO 200 pounds.
Rockview farm, LaFa, ge.
q. III. TATE Manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT JUNE TIME.
p. j. LAyNE WRITES OF THE OLD ASo NEW
fi0uE.

He Is Close Observer of RAISING Events Mourns
Over the Death Of Old Friends -csliforn People
Now Enjoying Summer weather.-Bare Footed
Boys and Straw Hats In Evidence. = California
Natures Sanitarfum
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
How 70 MAKE n Paw

The best way to make newspaper
pay, says an exchange, is to make its
patrons pay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-12-26
ESCAPED STATES PRISON
CLARENCE H,sTEds ACQUITTED oR VI.
TEMPTED MURDER. NJ

After -Four Days Hard Fighting In Court and $ .eN-
al Hours Deliberation by the Jury He Is Acf s
Of the Charge Of Attempting Murder on : IN
T'-r''ts. Judge Fruits Big Record d ait
ments.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-01-16
THE REVIVAL MEETINGS.

The special gospel meetings conduct
eddy Evangeists Tullar and Roth, of
Chicago, at the Presbyterian church
have daily gained in attendance and
power for good Evangelist Tullar is
a young man of versatile talent and
splendid gifts for the work in which he
is engaged. He has a most pleasing
presence, fine gifts of oratory, is widely
read and travelled. and has had varied
experience in gospel work in our large
cities. He is most earnest in his conse.
Grafton to Sod and the uplifting of
humanity, and he knows how to use
most effectively both pathos and sancti-
fled humor in the pulpit to win atten-
tiGn and deepen impression for saliva
ton.
The Sunday meetings We're ee ntful
ones in the religious history of Denison.
The address of MIR. Tullar to men only
at the opera house at 8 O'Clock was
mastery effort on the evils of lntemper-
ance, profanity, social impuritv and
other sins. 1t met hearty response
from three hundred men gathered in
the hall. In the evening at the opera
house union service of all the church
es sand the community at large was
held. The building was packed to it's
utmost capacity. The song service,
under the leadership of Evangelist Roth
was most inspiring in character. and
the sermon of Mr.. Tullar was most tell
ing and attractive in gospel truth and
enforced by pointed and thrilling illus.
trations. The meetings continue each
AFTERNOON and night at the Presbyter-
ian church. Many have already ex.
pressed a desire and determination
for Christian life. Let everybody
avail themselves of the profit of these
excellent meetings Come and enjoy
the song service and the striking gospel
sermons.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-01-16
OFF FOR EUROPE.
Rev, j. NJ. Farrelly Starts on Sunday Eve
ning.-Will Send the sReview'' some
Letters from the Holy Land.


ning.-Wil Send the "Review'' some
Letters from the Holy Land.
Rev. Father M. j. Farrelly left Deni-
son on Sunday evening for six months
trip in Europe and The Holy Land. In
Chicago he will be met by his brother
Rev. Father Farrelly of Sheldon, and
together they will make the extended
tour. They sail from New York on the
Cunard liner, Etruria and will first land
in Queenstown, Ireland. They Will go
on one of the famous Cooks excursions,
and if the weather in Europe is unfav-
orable they will at once proceed to the
Holy Land returning to Rome tor
Easter. The major part of the summer
will be spent in Southern France. Fa-
Their Farrelly goes with mind we'll
equipped to see and learn as much as
possible of social, political and religious
life in the old countries. The informa-
ton he derives will be OF great benefit
not only to himself but to his parishon-
ers upon his return. Father Farrelly
has worked we'll and faithfully in his
field here and the prayers and we'll
wishes of hundreds OF friends go with
him on mis- voyage. He has promised
to write a number of letters for the
REVIEW during his absence and we
promise our readers rare treat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-01-16
THE COUNTY WINS.

The case of Griffin VS. Crawford coun-
ty was tried for three days of last week
before the courts of Sac county. The
case was for $4,000 damages for person
al damages from defective bridge
The jury brought in verdict for the
county. We understand motion has
been made for new trial and that in
any event the case will be appealed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-01-16
A TIMELY SUGGESTION

We heard prominent business man
state the other evening that he Womb
put up $4,000 with any seven men, put.
ting in like amount each and build
an opera house, hotel and society hall.
all combined. His idea of an opera
house was not dance hall but an ideal
opera house, seated with opera chairs.
something that could be used for lect.
ures, conventions, etc. The third floor
could be used very nicely as a lodge
room and would bring in good rev.
nue.. Who are the other seven menu