Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-27
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
From the Brain and Pens OF the Gensors
Live County and village Writers
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGVILLE, Mar 1S-We have not
been represented in the columns OF the
CENSOR for several weeks; not but that
some items of interest might have been
CLEANED, but your correspondents time
has been divided among 80 many duties,
news writing must be neglected. How
aver. we will try TO recall events of note
since our last letter. Pastor Wither-
bee aud Rev kiiDourn of Newton held
eevival meetings at the M. K. church
during last week. ard expect to continue
this week, Bro Kilhourn's clear and
concise discourse of each evening seemed
indeed frought with ''a power of con-
victiou, while Bro With, rbee followed
with earnest exbortation Some have
sought the Savior and Christians privi-
legged to attend have experienced moral
uplift Rev Potter of ie A. C. church,
did not fill the usua, appointment last
Sunday, being absent On Missionary
work. Rev. Potter has some weeks
since expressed desire To change loca-
ton for the coming year, 20 he may not
be with us long Many will regret his
departure. Present prospects are that
wo shall soon lose our kind neighbors,
Mr.. and Mrs 0. 9. Svea'l. Mr.. Sveen
eontemplates an early removal to the
vicinity of Camp Douglas .B. l. Hunt
er lis living in his new homs on the
Tharp place. i. .Wilmar Foyce and fam
lily are living in part of -dr. Chambers
residence. Mr.. Boyce expects to follow
his trade of blacksmithing -. Some
time since, Roy Rumsey underwent
surgical operation for the removal of
scrofulous growth on The neck He has
been going often to Viroqua for treat
ment. Dan Torgeson was operated on
yesterday. Have not heard of result.
o. g. Sveen's infant daughter is ILL
A doctor was down from Viroqua today.
Mrs HOMELAND has been sick for some
time and is still confined to the house
49,. Harry Frazier was over from Viola
and passed several days. Miss Mary
Kendall and Mrs. w 2. Brown attended
the teachers meeting at Westby, Satur
day. :. e. Frank Smith is ont of health
and soon starts for Washington state in
quest of health and better location.
Mrs Smith will occupy part of the old
Boufiieur residence, and Howard Smith
moves upon the ST ith farm. Our
schools closed March s, for several weeks
of rest. Much sickness has interfered
with attendance especially in the lower
room. Sarah Kendall, Hazel and Lo
gan Miller, Maud Derr and Minnie Palm
land have not been absent during the
winter and Logan Miller and Minnie
Palmland not since first of school year.
ROSE GERANIuM
SHRTNGvILLE, March 25-Yesterday
was very quiet Sunday, 200 much mud
and water to make walking or riding a
pleasure. Our minister could not reach
MS, hence no services Revival meetings
were held several evenings, and were
postponed until this week but the out
look is that they will be discontinued on
account of unfavorable weather. Bros.
Witherbee and Kilhourn have clearly
set forth the principle of salvation, and
il results are not as we hope for, their
| labors may be as bread cast upon the
waters. returning after many days. -.
| Ole Sveen's children have been very sick
| during the past week, also the little
| daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gardner
We believe they are all improving. -.
Mr. and Mrs Roy Harris have returned
from their wedding trip to Dakota.
ROSE (JERANItyM