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Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
"THt PtGltGtRS"

Considerable interest has been awakened in this section over the story, "The Peglegers," now running in the Junior Munsey Magazine. The famous lost pegleg mine is supposed to be within twenty or thirty miles of Imperial, and it is stated that many of the peculiar holes found in the soil about Imperial were made by Peglcg s peg leg when he made his last tour across the plain in search of the mine.
 The Riverside Press says regarding The Peglcgers:"
 Much has been written of the lost Pegleg mine, and but little of the printed stuff has been seriously re- ceived. Down in Alabama, however, there is genuine convert to the spell pegleg has cast over so many pros pectors,
 1.-The Alabaman came by his enthusi- asm in rather a peculiar fashion. Frank /. Stone, who for time was editor of the Enterprise, recently con-
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
The First Christmas

An appropriate sermon will be preached by Rev. John C. Hay Christ mas morning at lO:3O at the Christian church. Christmas evening there will be a social at the church, commencing at 2 o'clock, at which refreshments will be served, and there will be lit tie surprise for the children. This is to be the first Christmas celebration in Imperial valley, anda large attendance is anticipated.
 At the school house between Impe- rial and Calexico there will be tree celebration Christmas eve, and as more than forty children are in attend ance at the school the assembly will undoubtedly be large one.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2i, 1901
SANTA CLAUS OVERLOOKED

The fact has just developed that no arrangement has been made to se- cure the presence of Santa Claus in the Imperial valley on Christmas eve. This is a serious mistake, but it is purely all oversight Of course 1t is possible that he may have heard of the coming of so many people and may.stop on here without being given formal notice ofthe existence of the new towns. No one in particular is to blame for neglect to send word to the children's patron saint that these new towns evist. We have one and all simply gone on about our daily work, so accustomed are we to his regular visits without notifying him in ad- ancc, without athought of the possi- bility of lis overlooking this valley when he makes his round on Christ mas. It is undoubtedly too late to write him, and the hundred or more little people of Imperial, Calexico and other portions of the valley may be torCe0 10 Uo without pTcSSutS tuis year. b.N tRH lr&
 It is even possible that Santa Claus could not come to this country any way. There isn't q single chimney of any size in the valley, and he could not be expected to climb down stove pipes.
 But then Christmas will be Christ mas, even without Santa Claus, and the era of good cheer will prevail wherever people are assembled, especially if there are children present, as there are in most homes in the valley. } Nu
 I.ater--Since writing the above it is learned that several children, more thoughtful than their parents, some time since wrote to Santa Claus no tifying him of their change of resi- dence, from which factit is considered probable that he will visit the valley in due season,
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21

tributcd to the Junior Munsey highly favored tale entitled "The ] legers." It was a skillfully told story of the mythical mine, and it is doubt full if the author thought anybody would take it seriously. That the Ala bamans are a serious-minded people is evidenced by the following letter received by Sheriff Coburn:
 "'Gallion, Ala, Dec. 6, 1901.
 "'To Sheriff of Riverside County, Riverside, Cal.-Dear Sir: Having read piece in the Munsey of this month about the Pegleg gold mine near Salton, Cal. The piece says that it is a fact that gold exists in large quantities on the top of one of the high peaks near Salton, and that there has been fcur persons to go and get gold from there in the past fifty years. They all die or disappear in some mysterious way; that is, all who ap- proach the top of this mountain.
 "I would be pleased if you would give me all the information on this subject you can, as I am sure l have a plan by which a party can make successful trip to the doomed gold field. The piece said it was between B and 34 latitude and 1l6 and IF lon gitudc. Yours respectfully,
 FALLEN M. COLLINS
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

There is something unusual in w.. E. Smythe's department in the Land of Sunshine, called "Twentieth Gen. tury Vest" II is monthly review of the industries of the West, and par ticularly of California, by one who knows his subject-one who has studied the peculiar institutions of the section.
 Taking the form of a condensed narrative of the current growth of the West, the series of articles being pub lished are very interesting and highly instructive.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
Telephones Received

California Development Company has received four telephones and ton of telephone wire, which will be strung from Gale xico to the head of the canal on the Colorado river, putting all parts of the irrigation plant in close communication with construction headuuarters. This system will work in harmony with the system of the Imperial Telephone company, touch- ing Calexico, Imperial, Flowingwell and Iris.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-12-21
Experiment Station

D. Nicoll, who is to have charge of the California Development company's experiment farm near Calexico, was in town this week. He is making exten- sive arrangements for testing all man. ncr of plants which it is believed can be protitably grown in the valley. These will include many which are familiar to American farms, as well as a large number imported from fereign countries by the Agricultural depart mcnt, especially adapted to this eli mate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
A Successful stratagem.

When the electric telegraph was first
introduced into Chile. a stratagem was
resorted to in order to guard the posts
and wires against damage on the par
of the natives and to maintain the con
nection between the strongholds on the
frontier. There were at the time be
tween 40 and so captive Indians in the
Chilean camp. General Pinto, in com.
mand Of the operations. called them to.
gether and, pointing TO the telegraph
wires, said:
"Do you see those wiresY'
Eyes, general"
81 want you to remember not to 90
near or touch them. for II you do your
hands will be held. and you will be un-
able to get away"
The Indians smiled incredulously
Then the general made them each in
succession take hold OF the wire at
both ends OF an electric battery In full
operation. after which he exclaimed:
II command you to let go the wirew
81 can't! My hands are benum Jedw
cried each Indian
The battery was then stopped. Not
long after the general restored them to
liberty, giving them strict instructions
to keep the secret. This had the de-
sired effect. for, as might be expected.
the experience was related In the
strictest confidence to every man in the
tribe, and the telegraph remained un-
molested
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23

every Wednesday evening at D. IN. !. . /.
Wheat and buckwheat are wanted at
our Touring nil. !. /. ID. E. Haskell drill
ed well this week for Levi Cox at his
new resldence near Fort Rankin Con-
stable Backus had warrant in his hands
for some weeks for the arrest of VIM.
Stout who was murdered at Yuba last
Sunday night. he waited too long to
get his man. The Ontario Lyceum
meets Friday evenings The last ques
ton discussed was the exclusion of John
Chinaman from our fair land. John
Thomas was down on his farm near
Ogden, at work last week j.. John Lath-
rop Of Forest, did business in our burg
Saturday. The w. r. c. Aid met
with Mrs. K. Smith, last Saturday after
noon a large attendance and social time
Mr.. and Mrs. Compton Of jug Creek
made trip to Spar "a last week. On
their return home they called on the
Ontario Lad The Ontario people
are expecting to entertain the Farmers
Institute in royal manner. All are
expecting grand good time and a feast
OF fat things. Remember the dates are
Jan. 20 and 30. :. Corporal d. d. Will
liams OF company M did legal business
IN our town last Saturday. He has the
Southern fever and wishes to sell his
farm. =. !. The family of E. M. Bolden of
Forest, are suffering with typhoid fever
two OF whom are dangerously ill. Miss
Nixon Is teaching the Brush Creek
school this winter. She attended the
w. r. G. Aid last Saturday eve.
ONTARIO LAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
Lincoln. onh.nd Way.

In 1861. when Mr.. Lincoln was on his
way to Washington to be inaugurated
as president. his train stopped at Roch.
ester, Pa, a station on the Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. Mr..
Lincoln alighted from the car to stretch
his long limbs by walking on the sta
ton platform, His identity became
known to the townspeople assembled
there, and a friendly conversation with
him ensued.
In reply 10 a reference to the threat
ening political outlook he said. "0h, no
one has been hurt yet"
Seeing a tall man In the crowd. Mr..
Lincoln remarked that he and the man
were of about the same height ana pro-
posed that they measure. They took off
their hats and stood together. back to
back. while some one placed a hand
above their heads and found Mr.. Lin
coin to be slightly the taller.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23

Years ago a bin entitled "AD act for
the preservation OF the heath hen and
other game" was introduced into the
New York house of assembly.
The SPEAKER of the house. who was
not especially interested In matters OF
this kind, gravely read II. can act for
the preservation of the heather and
other game"
He was blissfully unconscious OF his
biunder until an honest member from
the northern part of the state who had
suffered from the depredations OF the
frontier Indians rose to his feet.
Il should lie to move an amendment
to the bill," he said mildly, by adding
the words, except Indians Youths
Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
rst publication January %, 1901 -
Rnah Nnhira

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
~ application has been made to the Boa~d
OF Supervisors of Vernon county wisconsin
to alter highway In the town Of Clinton the
same being county road. as follows;
Commencing at point in the highway which
runs In q southerly direction from near the
northeast corner of section Is. town Il, range
west at a point a few rods south OF said
northeast corner of said section " on the
section line between sections - and 90 and
running thence in a southerly direction along
said highway to the point of beginning of the
proposed alteration, ~hicl Is situated ia said
highway two rods north Of the mos norther-
~ steel bridge on the anne in the northeast
quarter OF the i4srthesst quarter OF section
d. town Ia range west; thence in westerly
direction. leaving the present highway. a dis
lance OF about fonr 81 rods; thence IN . south
westerly direction parallel with the present
highway and about ave l5l rods west OF the
same. to and intersecting with the present
highway at or near the south line OF said
northeast quarter OF the northeast quarter
of section %, town Ia. range west.
We the undersigned committee, duly ap-
pointed by the county board II supervisors
Of Vernon county, will meet at the house OF
l.. W. Smith, in the town of Clinton, Vernon
county, Wisconsin, on Thursday, heiltth day
OF February A. ID. 1901, at 10 o'clock a. m. of
said day. 10 view aud decide upon said pro
posed alterations.
ST.. MCVEY,
MICHAEL BRopY, COMMITTEE
SAMUEL $. sEnGGY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
oLIFToa.

BLOOMtNGDALE Jan. 21-At Bloom
ingdale, Jan 2lst. occurred the sad death
Of Edna, aged 10 years 81 DAYS, thu
Youngest chi of Mr.. and Mrs. Chr. A.
Morterud, after an illness of q week
After returning home frol, school last
Monday evening Edna complained of
not feeling we'll. Later as she seemed
to grow no better physician was sum
moned. Great was our surprise and
sorrow when he pronounced it bad
case of appendicitis. Saturday evening
Drs. Gunderson, Of In Crosse, and
Schreiner met in consulta ton and de-
cided upon an operation which was sue
cessfully performed, Sunday morning.
After the operation everything seemed
favorable and we looked forward to a
speedy recovery. Sunday night she was
taken suddenly worse and from that
time until morning suffered untold
agony. DIR Schreiner was summoned
as soon as possible but could only allie
waite the pain to some extent. Soon
after his arrival she became unconscious
and we could see that the soul of the
little sufferer was slowly drifting out to
meet it's maker. The last few hours
seemed to be free from pain and at D.
years of Edna's life on ca Oh her sun
nv face and loving disposition endeared
h r TO all. All that love could suggest
vas done to make her short life happy
one. She was the idol of her family and
a favorite with her teachers and school
mates, and her untimely death causes a
sorrow which the healing hand of time
may soften but never effa e. We can
sympathize with the family in their be-
reavement. We believe that after them,
we shall miss her more than any other.
Daring the past three years her pleasant
and many manifestations of affection
have been a part of our daily pleasure.
Funeral sermon will be preached at the
house by Revs, Halvorson and Bestul
on Friday at 10 a. m, interrment at
Coon Prairie cemetery. Her Teacher,
J. A. SNYDER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
MuIIE~IOMN u.

ONTARIO. jail 20-Mr. J. c. Law
renee, the blacksmith, who lost his shop
and residence by fire. has rented the
Seth Hammond shop near the grist mill
and s hammering away these cold DAYS
IS. p. Marden has no shingle out bnt
is soldering tin, copper and brass ware
for all who apply. The mill yard of
Joe Waters is filling witt, fine saw logs
and saving will begin soon. Mac, the
hypnotist, and troup exhibited here last
week. He performed many wonderful
things A sleeping man was on exhibit
ton for twentyfour hours. 800 was
offered anyone who could awake him.
DR.. johnson tried in vain but Mac awoke
him at the appointed time. Harry
Sewell qualified as deputy sheriff last
week. This is the first time Ontario
has been thus honored for 12 or Is wears
Deputy sheriff Tongue of Hlllsboro
las taken his case to the circuit court.
Mr.. A. Boldon of Forest obtained a
Judgment against Mr.. Tongue, who
wishes the finding of the in tice reversed
80. The two doctors are busy day and
night this winter The grippe hes
proven plague Almost equal t. typhoid
fever Peter Van Scholx of Forest
died last Thursday aged 81 Years. He
came TO Vernon county in an early tiav.
The funeral took place last Saturday.
The remains being inferred in Mt. Tabor
cemetery. VIM. Hutchins and daugh.
tiers of Walton dined in Ontario Tuesday
They were enroute for Iowa 20 visit rel
atives few days "A protracted meet
ing has been planned at 7. B. church 10
begin this week. Presiding Elder will
l.. II
DeVore will hold forth at the Baptist
church Tuesday night this week. Ii is
reported the Baptist people have called
him to the Passionate of their church.
The Baptist choir meets for practice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
The Account,

Il have called" said the reporter. ito
see II you wish to add anything TO our
account of your wife's reception this
evening. We have most OF the details
and a long list OF names, including
those who viii assist her in receiving"
No" replied the business man.
There's only one account that I'm ex-
pected to take any interest in, and
there'n be no one to assist me with
thss."-ExchRnxe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23

PLEASANT RIDGE, Is.nuary %. Sun
nv s;hoo every Sunday at 1890 at the
,all preaching at 2;30 by Mr. Russell;
Endravor every Sunday evening at 2 80.
ct every one turn ont and help the
work along. . Andrew Tollefson has
be n quite sick with the grippe the past
We, k. Geo Getter steps very high
now a girl at his house. August
) h sofa IA fine lot Of hogs to be de-
il d today. He received 81 80 per
aundred Jacob Green's health is
\ Int the same Ed. Hayter expects
start blacksmith shop on the ridge,
'an., Last Sunday a goose feather
How was found on the road. The same
an be had by looking on the wire fence
.etween August Smiths and Mr.. As
oury's Miss Urma WEIGH is pending
few days in Viroqua with friends. :.
Farmers who patronize tine creamery
seem to be well satisfied and expect to
do good business next summer. What
the farmers need on this ridge is more
WIS 1t will pay them. d. Miss Nellie
@nlith Is nursing sore finger. Bert
auth of Sparta, was on the ridge last
week. Bert has been a travelling ga les
nan for an oil company Grandma
Target has returned from Poscobel.
A FARMER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
IEERERSnN.

WEST Coon PRAIRIE, Jan. 20-Fine
weather for January. Some of our old
est people say it is the finest weather
they can remember for January. . Miss
Ella Skolaus contemplates going west
in the near future Gustav Ostrum
came home last week from North OAK
ota where he had been working. . &. Mr..
Carl Johnson of North LaC Crosse, is visit
ing his mother Mrs. A. Johnson. Mr.
A. Skolau and family visited at O. Kel-
lands. MIR. and Mrs. Sebion Hoverson
entertained some of their neighbors to-
day. Mr.. Tollacson is hauling milk to
Westby Barron Benson acts as JAM
tor for the schoolhouse. Theodore Cab
rielson Is visiting at Mrs. Tollacson's. :. .
0. Kelland was at Coon Valley one day
last week Mr. A Larson sold 100
cords of wood to the poor commissioner
-. Miss Sophia Evanson of Bud, spent
few days on our prairie, last. ;. Mr..
Carl Egeness' family is sick with la
grippe. j.. The Ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. L. 7. Larson, next
Wednesday. 4. &. Mrs. Geo. Heron is or.
the sick list. !. /. Eli Sveen and family sud
7. Kendall and family visited IN our
prairie last Sunday. OLD MA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
First publication January 23-5
Notice of Publication
LAND OPTICS AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS.
JANUARY q, 1901.

Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his inten-
ton to make finsl proof In support OF MS
tore the clerk of the circuit court. At Niro-
qua. Wisconsin, on the al day OF March
1901, viz, James Tower Of keadstown, Wis:
a 4 No. Si6l. for the southeast quarter of
the northeast quarter OF section 6. township
IL north range west
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
ton OF said land. viz: u. W. Snyder, q; b.
Guist, Peter Kyser. John Flanagan, Ell OF
ReaGstown, " iscoEsin.
ALTRED C1PRKASsES, Register.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
From the Brain and Pens OF the Censors
Live County and Village Writer'S
STARK

POTTsyILLE, Jan 1S-It seems very
lonesome since our merchant, I. Potts
closed his store IL is rumored that he
is building on location somewhere in
the northern part of the state. There is
no doubt of his success for Tom Is hust-
Ter. There was meeting at our school
house last Thursday evening for the
purpose of organizing a literary society,
which proved TO be q success. Justice
Fulmer is president, Elmer Cowee vice
president, Chester Newlun, secretary
Bert Cowee and Martin Wolfe were ape
pointed by r. NJ Newlun, chairman o
the meeting leaders for the cebate
They at once decided on the question
Resolved that coal is more useful than
iron" and Immediately chose eleven
sneakers on each side, and we are ex-
pecting lively contest Friday night.
The school will furnish an interesting
program. .. Joseph Wolfe is able to be
with us again N. Ward and Doc Ed
gar have their sawmill on the ground,
and expect to be ready for work in a
few days. That makes two saw mills
and one cane mill in Pottsyille. Where
can they beat that? r. p. Dalton and
Elihu Marshall passed through our val
ley Tuesday looking for stock to buy.
They found it very scarce, as there has
been very large amount bought in our
valley during the season. :. John Teal
mas sold his farm and intends to move
north in the spring Jesse Perkins also
sold his farm. Land is bringing u good
price and has advanced fifty percent, in
our valley during the past two years. -.
Ham Cowan is hauling rock for the fonn-
dalton of his mansion, which he intends
to 61ild in the spring. No doubt it will
be the finest farm residence in the coun-
ty Phillip Umback has commenced
work for Sandy Robbins with his new
saw mill There was dance at John
Thomas Tuesday night. All report
good time. Anyone wanting medicine
Tor the ralgy" call on DIR Riddle, as he
keeps the very best on hand Father
Shambaugh commences protracted meet
ings next Sunday night at the church
Everybody invit d. The Misses Lesley
and Mamie Newlun, and Miss Butcher
passed through our valley last Saturday
enroute to Bloomingdaie to attend the
teachers association. LITTLE GIRL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
CHRISTIANA.

Wesley, Jan. 2l-The Y. p. S. met
at 7. Sviggum's last Sunday night.
This was :. very large gathering, there
being about 200 present. The next
number of our lecture course. as enter
tainments will occur Thursday night,
January 81. This consists of stereop-
tican lecture on the "Slums of New
York" by Prof. Van Liew. of New York
city. Look elsewhere for particulars
THE iiremen's sociable asst Friday
evening, was great success both social
ly and financially and otherwise. They
realized over $50. :. d. DR.. Gunderson
came down from Lacrosse, Saturday,
ON professional duty with DR.. Schreiner
and remained till Sunday. Mrs. West
by of Sparta spent Sunday with relatives
here, returning Monday james Lee
Is now an employe of McLau ghlin Bros
AVERY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23

BY the undersigned at his farm in the town
OF Sterling, Vernon county, Wis. about the
10th instant, one yeariinZ steer, spotted req
and white. Owner is requested TO prove
property. pay charges and take said apimal
away, A. RROADBEAp.
Retreat. Wis. Jan. %, 1901,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-23
vIROOUA MARKETS.
B a N NJ z r 8 ALIVE,
the most healing saive In the world.
The finn . aud Ptss ,

The film aud Plaza
FTER JANUARY TENTH WILL RE
n ceive tax money only on Tuesdays and
Saturdays OF each week. st the Ner6cn Couu-
ty Rank A. ). CoBk. city Treasurer.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-09-07

&lOA DCMADn will be paid to any reader of this paper ~ S sale Of
VGVO AL ANU port to us any attempt of Substitution, ar c called
"somehing just Is good" when CascnIee S consdepuL
for, ana furnish evidence upon which we can convict. All correspondence ~N
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-09-07

A London weekly paper reports Will
liam X. Vanderbilt az saying that his
riches have been a bar to his complete
happiness from earliest childhood, and
have left him with nothing to hope
for, with nothing definite to seek or
strive for" According to Mr.. VAN
derbilt's confession, the man who in
herits his wealth gets none of the JOY
in life that m TO the man who lays
the foundations of his own fortune.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-09-07
Lynching and Crime.

Does lynching prevent crime? On
the other hand, does it not promote
crime? These questions have been
asked many times, but no satisfactory
answer has been given to them. The
number of lynchings during the pres
ent year to date has been 80. In no
other year during the last decade has
the number been so large during the
same period. OF this total there have
been 10 in the north and Sc in the
south,