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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Another Pioneer Gone.

Green Spurrier, one of the "a pio-
neers of Vernon, and who is so well re-
membered by the older settlers in this
vicinity, died at his home in Modesto,
California, on the 18th inst, at the age
of "a years. Mr.. Spurrier was q PRIZES
sional surveyor and was elected to that
position in 1857, serving one term. Dur
ing the war he moved on farm near
Leon, Monroe county, where the family
resided until the death of Mrs, Spurrier
in 1879, whereupor Mr.. Spurrier re-
moved to California. Among some of
his family that have entered public
life are Col Warner Spurrier, one of the
members of the early Legislature of
Iowa, and Hon. w. A. Spurrier, of Des
Moines, Iowa, judge of the Ninth Dis
trict court. Deceased also has a brother,
J. H. Spurrier, residing at Sugar Grove.
Six children mourn his loss: G. A.
Spurrier, of Modesta G. f. Spurrier, of
Paso Robes; w. w. Spurrier, of San
Francisco; S. NJ Spurrier, of Stockton;
Mrs. B. W. Coutant, of Hollister and
A B. Spurrier, of Modesto Mr.. Spur
rier volunteered as soldier in the Mex
lean war, but on the final physical ex-
animation was rejected on account of
~ tbapno
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Fire In Printing Office.

At Cashton, Saturday evening, the
Record Office barely escaped total de-
struction Fire caught near the roof
probably from a chimney and the build
ing was saved but badly damaged.
Most of the printing material and
the presses were reno we'd in a broken
and injured condition The material
was well covered by insurance. but the
building only about one-half. Editor
McManamy was in the city on Monday
He expects to have things adjusted and
miss no issue of his paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
A Fine Line of Samples.

desire to apprise the public of tlt
fact that my line of sample wall papers
ceiling papers and decorations and Dor
ders have arrived, and they are the
finest goods ever shown in Viroqua.
can furnish you paper from three tc
thirty cents per roll, saving you at Least
one-half the price of dealers. expect
to make house to house canvass at my
earliest opportunity, but should any
desire paper and work before I get tC
see you. please drop me postal and
will make it point to call at once
Don't buy wall papers till you see my
large and fine line Of samples II yoT
do you will regret it.
WILL CASTLE, vroqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
HE is WANTED FOR MURDER.
William Marker Dies from Wounds Alleged to
Have Been Sustained at the Hands Of Win Nc
Donald Last September--A Warrant Is In the
Hands Of the Sheriff for His Arrest.

1t will be remembered, at the time OF
the affair last September, the CENSOR
reported stabbing affray between Will
lam Marker aud VIII Mcdonald, al
Springville. The two men engaged in a
fight and the outcome was that Melon
aid stabbed his combatant six times in
vital pos ions of his person, one stroke
of the knife penetrating Markers lungs
At the time Mcdonald was placed under
arrest. but after some time and upor
the request of Marker, was discharged
Marker fingered along until last Thurs
day, when he died Upon his death
James Marker, brother, swore out a
warrant for Mcdonald, charging him
with murder. Mcdonald was no where
to be found, and Sheriff Ericsson caused
postals sent to all parts of the country
asking his arrest At the hour of going
to press nothing definite has been heard
of Mcdonald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Attention. Tobacco Raisers.

Your attention is called to the New
Zwicker Spanish tobacco seed. 1t viii
raise the largest and most perfectly
styled tobacco that we have introduced
1t will be sold by subscription only, and
as the supply is limited orders viii
positively be filled only from these lists
Should the demand exceed the supply
it will be divided proportionately. A
special effort has been made to produces
this seed. 1t ripens early is faultlesi
in quality and as before mentioned
will raise large and fine grade of to
bacco in every particular. The sub
scription lists will be closed February
90, 1900 These lists are in two or more
places in your city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

At Cashton, to-day, Mr.. and Mrs
Patrick McManarly will celebrate then
fiftieth, or golden wedding anniversary
The company will be composed exclu
sively of relatives. They have six sons
and daughters and nine grandchildren.
They settled in the town of Franklin
more than thirty years ago, where they
resided continuously till two or three
years since. They are Eonored citizens
and their friends wish them many more
anniversaries and long companionshir
in their declining years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Having O Great Run on Chamberiaius
Cough Remedy

Manager Martin, of the Piersor
store, informs us that he is having q
great run on Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. He sells FIVE bottles of that medi
cine to one of any other kind, and it give:
great satisfaction In these days of Ia
grippe there is nothing like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to stop the cough
heal up the sore throat and lungs and
give relief within a very short time
The sales are growing and all who try
it are pleased with its prompt action. =
South Chicago Daily Calumet. For sale
by A. ]. johnson g. Co, druggists
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Another New Firm for viroqua.

The big business and real estate of the
Queal Lumber Company has been pur-
chased by j. Grant Strawn and M. G.
Ripley, who will conduct the business in
all it's details Mr.. Strawn is too well
known in this community to need any
recommend from the CENSOR, and Mr..
Ripley, during his residence here as
manager of the Queal interests, has
established a reputation that will serve
him we'll in his future business and per.
sonal relations with the community. The
CTNSoR joins their friends in wishing
the energetic young men of this new
firm SUCCESS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
c. M. BUTT, Manager.
ANOTHER CHANCE For pE1INouENrs

Owing to bad roads, unfavorable
weather and other reasons the CENSOR
has concluded to extend the time for
payment of back dues to those who have
been unable to meet their obligations
in conformity to our anniversary re-
quest, TO SATURDAY, MARCH BIRD, a
full month from date. This ought to
accommodate those who have asked
more time. and we hope all will come
to the front. Accounts not arranged
for by that date will pay the penalty of
long time delinquents, as announced in
statement cards issued six weeks since.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
First Publication Jan II. 1905.
" tll.I Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS.,, I

Jan. 10, ISUU, ]
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before clerk of
of February, 1900. viz: John J. Shouts OF New
ton, Wisconsin, for the northeast quarter of
southeast quarter, section Is township 10, north
range west. "a. e. No. 77s3)
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land s. s. Chambers, of Springville, Wisconsin
Carlos Farr, Ole Johnson and William Patterson,
of Newton, Wisconsin.
ALFRED CYPREANsES, Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
oooe Property for Sale.

FARM IN TOWN OF UTICA, CRAW-
a ford county, of about s4 acres, 10 acres UNI
der cultivation. balance nice growing TIM
Der: splendid tobacco land; 2M miles from
flour mill wooden factory and Nj. E. church;
~ rr lies from Catholic church; 10 miles south
of Viroqua. Also the North Star hotel in
Vfroaua or will exchange for good farm. 1t
is located ON Main street in Viroqua, county
seat OF Vernon county; population, about
1000. Livery In connection with house
JOSEPH DEFINING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
For SALE OR RENT.

INI der cultivation, so on bottom and 40 On
bench. all well fenced and watered. The best
stock farm in the county. VIII take $40 per
acre IL sold soon or will rent for cash or on
shares. Two good dwelling houses and out
buildings on the place. one-h mile from the
depot, Lansing, Iowa. Call on or write to 4
JOHN FREDERICK, Lansing, la.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
Notice 10 Square up.

Having disposed of our lumber yard,
we hereby notify all parties who are
owing rs to come in and adjust the
matter at their earliest convenience
J. H. QUEAL s. Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31
MARRIED.

In the village of Stoddard, at the residence
OF James Robinson, by Rev. Robert Smith,
January 18th, Mr.. CLARENCE HASTINGS of
Stoddard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

r 0sT, BETWEEN VIRoQUA AND MONU3
- ment rock, or in this city, black fur col
larette. Finder please leave same at this
Office and receive reward.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

EOR SALE. SCOTCH oOLLIEs, IS AND s.
il each; Sables: best blood in the west.
Direct descendants of champion Willesbourne
Charlie now at Oakhurst kennels. Printed
pedigr rec with each sale.
A. t. JORDAN g. SONS, Fa Fargo, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

TOR SALE.-TWENTY-FI POLAND
Il China brood sows, at reasonable prices.
HENRY SwANGsTU, Rising Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-01-31

Those knowing themselves to be in
debted at the store will please call and
pay up as the business must be closed at
once.
, 1900-09-05
BURLINGTON WESTWARD.

Contracts Let Lately Show the Rail-
roads Wyoming Plans.
Guernsey, Wyo., Sept. "A. Sheri-
dan, the railroad contractor, left here
last week for Taluca, Mont, where he
has taken a contract on the Taluca-
Cody line of the Burlington. Before
leaving here he strhed to an intimate
friend that he expected to return to
Guernsey in a few months, and not lat
sr than next April, and take a contract
on the extension Of the Guernsey line
to Salt Lake.
This remark, coming from one Of the
Bulington's leading contractors, indi,
Gates plainly hat the company does moi
intend to stop heIs, but Will push on tc
Utah. and possibly to the Pacific coast
at an early day. Reports have been
current at different times that the Bur
lington would build a line across South
ern Wyoming to Utah, but each time
officials of the road have emphatically
denied the stories.
1t is a fact, however. that the grade
from Alliance to this place has not only
been well made, but it has been con-
structed with a view of making fast
time, as all curves and heavy grades
have been eliminated. In places where
the line could have been constructed
very cheaply by running around a ledge
Of rocks or hill the company has push
ed the road right straight through.
Then again the roadbed has been made
wide enough for a double track and the
steel laid has been of the heaviest kind.
The station grounds, yards, round
houses, turntables, depot, freight
houses, etc, at this point have been
made large enough to handle so times
he amount of business to be procured
ut this point, and everything indicates
that Guernsey is to be an important di-
vision point on the B~urlington's trans
continental line.
1t is also known that the right-of-
way for the line from this point on too
Ogden has been purchased and the
grade stakes have been set. There is
nothing to be done now but let the
grading contracts. This step is being
delayed, it is believed, on account of
the scarcity of laborers, the high prices
Of provisions, ETC., and the high price of
steel rails. With a drop in the price of
steel it is believed the project would
not long be delayed.
, 1900-09-05
2l8-22O End St,
LARAMIE, wYO.
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.


Graphophones and supplies at Mays.
The collections in Judge Hayford's
court in the month Of August amount
ed to $34l for the city, $25 for the
county in fees and costs and 1921 for
gun licenses.
Andrew Reid, the Front street res
taurant man, and Grace E. Robinson
Of Kansas City were married by Judge
iayford last night and they left at
once for a wedding tour in the east.
A marriage license was issued today
to Frank l.. Dunnell and Mrs. Susette
b. Danforth. The groom is rom
Brooklyn, N. Y, and the bride from
Laramie, Wyo.-Cheyenne Leader.
Sheriff Yund is over from Laramie.
He procured a requisition today for
Dave Flynn, who stole a horse and sad
die from a ranchman living near Lar
annie. Flynn was captured near Fort
Collins.-Cheyenne Leader.
The republican primaries for the Sc
lection of delegates to the county con-
vention will be held in the country
precincts on September % and in Lar
annie on September q. The conven-
lion will be held on September 20.
The new time card that went into
effect today didn't make much differ
ence in the way the rains came in.
The first section of No. 3 was on time,
but the mail section was over two
hours late and Nc 4 was more than
three hours behind time.
The story of the graders being held
up is now on old one. 1t is not safe to
carry any money on the grade. An
thony Larson is in town today. Both
eyes are shut and his head is bruised
considerably. He says he left Sher-
nal to go down the track and was at
tackled by three men, beat into insen-
sibility and robbed of si5.-Cheyenne
Leader.
The appearance of the western sky
after dark "Wednesday evening would
lead one to believe that the entire
mountain was a fire. The extent of the
reflection from the fire was at least
40 miles and reached from Powder riv-
or to Goose creek. A new fire has
broken out in the vicinity of North
Fork of the Powder river, and the 9TH
er two fires are raging with greater
fury than ever.-Buffalo Voice.
Andrew Nyquist was accidentally
shot at D%oniphan, Idaho, and died yes
terday at II o'clock, The news of the
accident came this morning in a tele-
gram from Charles Nyquist, brother
of the dead man, to John Engstrom OF
this city. No details of the accident
are given in the telegram. Andrew
Nyquist was SO years of age and was
unmarried. He was well known here
before he and his brother went to Ida
no to work in a mine.
, 1900-09-05
W. H.. FRAzEE,
Proprietor.
WILL GO TO CANTON.

Washington, Sept. president Nc
kin'ey will leave for Canton the latter
part OF this week or the early part Of
next if the Chinese situation will per-
init him to do so. He intended to
leave last week, but diplomatic Hego-
tiations are ia such a delica4 con1f>
ttop<That the president does not care
20 leave until the powers decide def
n!ieiy as to whether they will retain
their troops at Picking or withdraw
them to Tien Tsin.
II It's hoped, however, that by the
latter part of the week the question
viii be decided, and the president will
he able to appoint a United States peace
commissioner, and give the latter in
strUctions for conducting the case for
IN" government. In the absence of
Secretary Hay. the president himself
directs diplomatic negotiations when
hey are of Importance. Owing to the
Chinese situation, the president has de-
.tded he will not go to Portsmouth
sept. IS. TO attend the exercises in hon.
or Of the battleships Kearsarge and
Alabama.
, 1900-09-05
AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF
SUFFERING,

u suffered for thirty years with
diarrhoea and thought l was past be-
ing cured" says John S. Holloway, of
French Camp, Miss. Il had spent so
much time and money and suffered so
much that l had given up all hopes of
recovery. l was so feeble from the eff
fects of the diarrhoea that I could do
no kind of labor, could not ever travel,
but by accident I was permitted to tnd
a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after
taking several bottles l am entirely
cured of that trouble. I am so pleased
with the result that l am anxious that
it be in reach Of all who suffer as
had For sale by F. H. Eggleston.
, 1900-09-05
~DEMOCRATIC DAYS.
They Had One of Them in Denver Yes
terday.

Denver, Sept. A free-for-all fight
in the middle of Seventeenth street, a
threat to kill within the hour, a cut
ting scrape, a stolen ballot box and
many stuffed ones, intimidation by po-
licemen in uniform, fights between city
detectives and court officers, the free
use of money, fists and clubs-these
were a few of the features Of the dem
ocratic county primaries held yester-
day.
Crime and police intimidation raj
riot in the lower part of town, where
much of the lawlessness occurred.
Harley Mccoy, fresh from the p%eniten-
tiary, where he was sent for murder,
was on deck. as were many other jail
birds who were freed for the battle,
either for what they or their friends
could do; or who at least were said
to have been set loose for that pur-
pose.
Inc llOUldS ldCllOH, Win llS 5iedl
city machine, won a decided victory,
according to the face of the returns;
but in every district and in almost ev-
cry prerinct contests will be filed by
one side or the other. T.. Maioney
will be The sixth member of the peace
committee to make up the temporary
roll call, and here is where he may yet
win, as no contest can be decided
against him because 7. ]. O'Donnell,
Julius Aichele and Mr.. Maloney will be
able to tie up the committee of six.
Against all odds, however, President
K. w. Speer Of the fire and police board
says the Thomas faction has a 2 to l
majority in precincts where no con-
tests worthy Of the name can be filed.
, 1900-09-05
NOT YET CAUGHT
MARSHAL HADSEL AND POSSE
STILL AFTERtTHE ROB
BERS.
No Definite News Received of the Pur-
suit-Railroad Officials Are Be
coming .AnxiouS-Three of Rock
Springs Contingent Return With
Horses Worn Ott by the Chase.


There is no news today from the
posse that is pursuing the train rob-
bers and the suspense among the rail-
road officials is great. News of
some kind has been looked for
almost hourly but days have followed
days and nothing has been heard that
can be taken as encouraging. The only
tangible information is contained in a
dispatch from Rawlins to the effect
that three members of the Rock
Springs posse came into the city hav-
ing been forced to quit the chase be-
cause their horses played out. They
state that the trail Of the robbers was
lost Saturday evening, but the posse
hoped to find it again Sunday morning.
They followed it TO timber land. a
heavily-timbered district. They be-
lieve that they were not many hours
behind the robbers Saturday. but
were unable to keep the trail.
At the start there were but four in
the robbers party, but a few miles
from the railroad a pal joined them
and the five were still travelling in
company.
, 1900-09-05
ELECTION IN VERMONT.
Local Issues Cut ONE Figure in the
Balloting.

White River junction, VT, Sept. -
State issues, of which that of local OPP
ton was the most important, caused a
20 per cent decrease in the republican
vote today in the state election n a
large proportion of that loss went to
the democratic party. The republi-
cans, of course, carried the state by an
immense margin. 1t is likely to fall
at least 10, 900 under the vote of 1896,
but at the same time it is probably
about 5000 ahead of the gubernatorial
vote of two years ago.
The vote for governor in 16O cities
and towns, out of GAG in the state,
gives Stickney (Rep.), S6,671; Senter
Dem.), 1867; other, 1,127.
The same cities and towns in 1896
gave Grout (Rep.), 4O,664; Jackson
| (Dem.). 1877; all others, 1854.
The republican plurality is 2S,Oo4;
majority over all, 21,SS7.
Inc republican pluiaiils III @As
same towns in 1896 was 29,797, and the
majority over all 27,4S3.
The republican vote on these figures
shows a loss Of practically 20 per cent
while the democratic gain is substan'
TALLY 10 per cent.
II the same ratio should be main
tanned in the remaining towns the re
publican majority will be about $4,000
Most Of the cities and larger towns
have so far reported and the outlook
is that the republican majority viii
not much, II any, exceed $1,000 for the
entire state. The. vote for congress
man appears to be running substantial
ly the same as that for governor.
Returns from IT'S cities and town:
In the state give the vote for governor:
Stickney, Rep. 3s,601.
Senter, Dem, 1923.
All others. 1.1ss.
, 1900-09-05
TWO BUILD STOCK YARDS.

We learn from a reliable source that
the Union Pacific will send an official
to Rock Springs in a short time to look
over the ground with a view to erect
ing extensive stock yards at this place.
The stock yards at Green River will
be used exclusively for feeding stock
in transit to market, so this will be
the shipping point for all stock !1Onl
this section. This will be good news
TO our stockmen and citizens generally
as an improvement of this kind will
be a great convenience to shippers as
well a benefit to the town. It is not
known yet where the stock yards will
be located but it is believed the com
pany will build them either at Blair
town or No. Crock Springs indie
pendent.
, 1900-09-05
BACK FROM THE YELLOWSTONE

BACK FROM THE Yellowstone,
DR.. Harvey Reed returned last Sat
urday from his trip to the Yellowstone
National park. The doctor, who was
called home on important business,
left the remainder of the party in the
park and cut across the country to
Morida. Mont. the nearest railroad
point, and boarded the cars for home.
He reports that all the members Of the
expedition are well and enjoying the
trip immensely. The latter will travel
overland to Cokeville, WyO., and are
expected here in 4 day or two.-ROcR
Springs Independent.
, 1900-09-05
OPERATION PERFORMED.

Eberley WoOdmansee, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. l.. II. W~oodmansee, former
ly of Cheyenne, and now of North
Platte. had a delicate operation per
formed on his neck in Omaha recent
ly, which was entirely successful and
the young nan is enjoying better
health than ever before. He will en-
ter the Kearney military school next
week.-Leader.