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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
DEAN OF aon. roar 4. loansas

The death Of this eminent citizen at
his home ia Madison On Sunday last7
removes from the useful walks of life
one of the most prominent and public.
spirited Observation-Disclosures the
commonwealth has ever possessed In
his business life and as a citizen Mr..
johnson was ever progressive. generous
and leader. A man Of self-gained in
formation he made the most of oppor-
tunities in his adopted country, but in
this he never forgot the duty he owed
to the nation and state. His loss viii
be deeply felt in the social, commercial
and industrial walks of life
Mr.. johnson was well known, person
ally and by reputation in Vernon county,
where he had long held extensive bust
ness relations and personal friendships.
OF the life and death Of this prolni-
nent state citizen a Madison news dis
patch says: Mr.. johnson had been con-
fined to his bed stree last June and his
death was not unexpected. All of the
members of the family, consisting of
Mrs. johnson, the daughter and four
sons, were at the bedside when the end
came. During the past week Nj. John
son failed rapidly, bus was conscious
until short time before his death For
years Mr.. johnson suffered from cancer
of the stomach, and last June his condi-
ton became 80 grave that he decided TO
~ )mit to surgical operation. He
went to Rochester, Minnesota, gghere
DIR. Mays performed the operation. A
month later Mr.. johnson returned and
for time seemed to mend Owing TO
his advarc ed age however, his strength
was unequal to the task, and ten days
ago it was realized that he could not
recover. The funeral was held from
the home at 8 o'clock Tuesday after
noon. The Rev. f. A. Gilmore Of the
Unitarian church, conducted the SER
vices. The active pail bearers were
business associates Of Mr.. johnson from
the Gisholt, Fuller & johnson works
| John Anderson johnson was born in
Gisholt, Holden parish, Norway, April
| 10, 1882 His parents came to America
wis n he was IL years old, settling first
| in Walworth county and in 1862 to
Dane county. He filled many offices of
trust in his county, served in both
branches of the legislature. He was
largely interested in manufacturing and
banking. The activities of Mr. John
son were not, however, confined to
business alone. He was deeply inter
ested in all public questions and hearty
supporter of all movements for the civic
veal. In politics he was republican
Despite his early disadvantages for an
education, Mr.. johnson was deep
student along many lines and was re-
cognized rs an authority in them. He
had direct and lucid style and his
articles in both English and Norwegian
attracted wide attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

When things are "the best" they be-
come the best selling Abraham Hare,
a leading druggist of BelleYille. Ohio,
writes: Electric 2itters are the best
selling bitters have handled in twenty
years. You know why2 Most dis
liver, kidney, bowels, blood and nerves.
Electric Bitters tones up the stomach,
regulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves
and hence cures mu|titudes of maiadies
1t builds up tho entire system. Puts
new life and vigor into any weak, sickly,
rundown mf n or woman. Price sc
cents. Sold ny A. johnson & Co., drug,
gists
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
hS aaV aid RS me the aA sood E d y
County Physician Geo w. Scroggs. OF
Hall county, Ga Being physician ]
have prescribed it and found it to give
the best resuits." IL the food you eat
remains undigested in your stomach. il
decays there and poisons the system.
You can prevent this by dieting but that
means starvation. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what You eat. You need
suffer neither dyspepsia or starvation.
The worst cases cured quickly. Never
fails. A. johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Women and levels.

Jewels. candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of womans preferences
Jewels form a magnet of mighty power
to the average woman. Even that
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous efforts to make
or save the money TO purchase them. IL
a woman will risk her health to get a
coveted gem, then let her fortify her
self against the insidious consequences
of coughs, colds and bronchial affections
by the regular use of DR. Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. 1t will promptly arrest
consumption in It's early stages and heal
the. affected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from the
system. 1t is not cure-sll but it Ia q
certain cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles. You can get DIR. G.
G. Green's reliable remedies at A ].
johnson Il Cos. Get Green's Special
Almanac.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

In taking DeBell's Kidney Pills you
afford natural help to nature for DeBell's
Kidney Pills are the most perfect healers
and gentle aid to the kidneys that are
known to medical science There can
be no doubt, no uncertainty abour the
result OF using De Bells Kidney Pills.
They will cure rheumatism, diaoetes,
lumbago, scistica and all kidney diseases
as surely as pulling decayed tooth cures
toothache. Price 25 cents per box For
sale by c F. Dahl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

We are flush beyond precedent, the
money in circulation being nearly 500
per capita, which is over three times Is
great as the average For the civilized
countries of the world. and l. has in
creased steadily since the attem pit failed
few years since to debase our currency.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Tho, ThrohhIng Hendashe

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matcbless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 95 cents. Money
back if not cured Sold by A. Johnson
81 Co. druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
SUBJECTS PEOPLE THINK ABOUT.

Wonewoc Reporter: The decision of
the Illinois supreme court compels the
assessors to put on the taxable list 235
million dollars worth Of property belong
ing to corporations. That Illinois court
must be made up Of lot of ''populists'
like Gov. La Toilette of this state, men
who are eternally doing something to
disturb the equanimity of the old guard.
Madison State: The New York peo-
pie turned the gang down and turrei it
down hard. The people of Visor sin
did that year ago, and it does not look
at present as though they were going to
return to ring rule, simply because tie
gang has organized an eleventh floor
movement
State Journal: There Is much in
common between the two men, Theo-
dore Roosevelt and Robert NJ. La Fol
lette. They are men of the same tim Der,
chips from the same American block.
Both wish to do right, and neither is to
be frightened nor cajoled.
Milwaukee Free Press; Just when
the entire country is rejoicing over tn,
downfall of the New York Tammany.
1t is asking something Of conservative
Wisconsin republicans to become very
enthusiasts tic about the leagues" plan
for fastening similar organization up.
on the party in this state, This is what
the league is trying to do. That il
what the canvass for the names and re-
ligions and nationalities and colors and
ability to read, and what language II
can be read in, are for.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

There is more real concentrated merit
in one bottle of Bunsens Pine Tar Cough
Honey, for coughs, colds, whooping
cough and all throat and lung troubles,
than in half dozen bottles of others
By its peculiar combination. proportion
and process. Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough
Honey preserves the whole remedial
value of every ingredient. Try it today
Price 20 and so cents. For sale by c. f.
Dahl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
1t Never Fails.

Boro. Carbol Salve is certainly a great
blessing to those suffering with eczema,
salt rheum, piles or any itching skin
disease. 1t allays tue itching at once,
acts like poultice. gives instant relief.
Boro CARROLL Salve is sold on positive
gusrantee-No cure, no pay. Price %
cents Der box Sold by c. f. Dahl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Great Luck of an Editor.

For two years all efforts to cure &C.
zema in the.palms of my hands failed, p"
writes Editor Fl. n Lester of Syracuse
Kan, then | was wholly cured by
Bucklen's Arpica Salve," It's the world 3
best for eruptions. sores, and all skin
diseases Only % cents at A. johnson
& Co.'S
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Political speakers who crate about the
United States as this nation of so, 600,
900 people are out of date. The census
folks estimate that the population of the
United States. including islands, is a
round 100, 900. 000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Rooms for rent Inquire at Mrs.
A. o. Larson's millinery store.
Ayotd Dr-ins IuhaiNuta

Use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals the diseased membrane. Bunsen's
Cream Catarrhal is such a remedy.
Cures catarrh easily and permanently.
Contains no mercury or other injurious
drug. Is quickly absorbed. gives iu-
slant relief Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal
is new discovery and the only catarrh
remedy sold on positive guarantee
No cure, nopay. For sale by c. F. Dab
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure billiousness. constipation
and headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect For sale by A.
johnson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
For Hoarseness

Benz. Ingerson of Hutton, Ind, says
bs had not spoken word above a wins
per for months, and one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar restored his voice, Be
sure and get Foleys. A. johnson & Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

The Belgian government is drawing
up bill providing for the total sup
preston Of Sunday newspapers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

American textile machinery in Ger
tain lines of manufacture is in good
demand in England.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

One Of the first things to learn about
poultry is that they must be kept clean
and free from vermin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Spreads Like Wild Fire

Unless man has an occasional inning
he is unable to enjoy an outing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Ihe Cnrreet prinrinle.

Every time wise man encounters an
obstacle he makes n stepping stone oft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

There has been since last year an
addition to the great area Of Great
Britain of 1875, 445 acres.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

The crushing defeat of Boss Croker
and Tammany in New York at the last
weeks election by the respectable ele-
lnents in all parties, has a depressing
effect on all the boss-ridden ring organ
izations throughout the country. In
this the new Tammany society of Mil
waukee has fair warning. The latter
has organized on precisely the same lines
aud is following the plans of operation
as New York's democratic Tammany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13
Secrets as a rule are disappointments
A Violent attack of croup Cured.

Violent Attack of Group Cured.
Last winter an infant child of mine
ha 1 Group in violent form, says Elder
John W. Rogers, a Christian evangelist
of lFilley, Mo: L grve her few doses
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy and in
short time all danger was past and the
child recovered. This remedy not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the first symptoms apper, will prevent
the attack. 1t contains no opium or
other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to baby as to an
adult. For sale by A. J. johnson 81 Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13


State Senator Munson. editor of the
Viroqua Censor, processes not to know
who the governor threatened last win.
ter. The people of Vernon county
should send some one to Madison who
knows what is going on in the state
house Milwaukee Sentinel
The present management of the Sen
tinel may think the above sufficient
answer to direct question asked the
Sentinel in good faith. The Sentinel
has almost daily charged that Governor
La Toilette attempted to coerce MEM
hers of the legislature during the late
session. The CENSOR has asked for
specifications, and still desires that the
people know the facts Will the Sentinel
do the governor, the members of the
legislature and their constituents the
justice of making good its statementH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Chas. w. Felker. one of the promi-
neat attorneys of the state, died at his
Oshkosh home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-13

Many western mining section are be-
ing supplied with electricity brought
from so to rs miles.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
EnqIish, as She is Spoke.

A Heidelberg professor proposes to reform the people of this country, one Hermann Klein by name. He is a professional philologist. He proposes to teach Americans to speak the Eng fish language as it should be spoken. We are not prepared to say that he does not know how it should be spoken, although there will remain some misgivings as to this, for Heidel- bergian English is not above suspi- cion.
 Professor Klein has sailed or is about to sail from London, and when he arrives in this country he will pro ceed to teach us to speak properly the mother tongue, and 1t will cost each one who hears him about one dollar, unless he or she desires a front seat, when the cost per head will be more. He will from the lucrative and we'll advertised lecture platform proceed to inform der company how Anglo-Saxon sprache should be spoken. Already such eminent Anglo-Saxons as Paoli Testi, Albert Visetti and Albrecht Randegger have bidden him God speed in his glorious mission, and no doubt he will arrive in New York full to the neck of pure English and his great work.
 Professor Klein certainly cannot serve us worse than our own Triggs has. for he robbed us at one dash of our poets, and there are other Chi cago professors who have attempted even worse things. We are therefore prepared to face Heidelberg pro lessor, even to welcome him, as a re- If from the home article. We defy him to outdo the Chicago professors, no matter what liberties he may take with our time-honored tongue. Prof. Klein is a cousin, it is true, but we trust he will not attempt to cozen us in a matter that we have become ac- customed to. He can stand our lingual slips in Heidelberg, if we can on the spot. He means well, however, and he should be warmly welcomed, if for no other reason, because he will en- able us to forget for the moment Triggs.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Mr. Hoar's S.ynching Bill.


 Senator Hoar proposes in a bill in- troduced by him to make lynching crime against the United States. He claims the State Courts do not pun ish lynchers. He has not heard, it is plain, from Elmore County, Alabama, nor indeed from St. Clair, nor from Governor Jelks, and public sentiment in this State at least.
 But let us suppose the lynching cases were transferred to the federal courts in the several States-would not juries look upon lynchers with an equal eye? The juries of the federal courts in Alabama, for example, consist and must continue to consist of Alabamians, and all know that petit juror is law unto himself. No judge in the world can charge him when his head is bent in a given direction. Charges go into one ear and out of the other, and when he arrives at the jury room he votes to suit his own prejudices and knowledge. The reference of such cases to the federal courts would not help matters much.
 What Is needed is a change in pub lie sentiment-a change in favor Of law and order and against anarchy. Aided by Governor Jelks, an executive who knows his duty and dares to do it, we are achieving such a result in Alabama. We are abolishing lynch ings in this State, and we are sending the sporadic lynchers to the coal mines. Alabama Is not interested therefore In the Hoar bill, for it is fast becoming a State in which lynch ing is a lost anarchistic art We are a people that is fast becoming to see that lynching is essentially brutal izing, and is ever cowardly in the extreme-that it Is without excuse, because the courts stand ready to bring on speedy trials, and the pun ishment due the crime is neither de- layed nor averted. Some changes in the law are still needed that the law may be further expedited, and when these changes are made Alabama will have but little at stake in the Hoar bill or in any other bill of like nature.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Birminaham's Alleys.

Washington was laid out a century ago. before sanitation had become an acquired taste, and alleys alternate with streets. So great had the alley nuisance become in Washington that President Roosevelt felt impelled to call attention to 1t in his, recent an- nual message. He thinks the alleys in the capital should become minor streets in order that they may be paved and cared for until they become fit places for human beings to live. in. The alley folly and mistake was re- peated in this town. There could scarcely be greater one, for an alley in this. town, as in Washington, means unfit habitations, foul smells, and much riotous conduct in close rela- tions with decent living It is too late to close the alleys, and the only treat ment left is that suggested by Presi- dent Roosevelt-they must become streets with names of their own. There is no other way out of the orig. ina1 error of engineering.
 . A majority of the crime and disease in this town springs from the alleys. When an epidemic comes, as it did when smallpox became prevalent four years ago, the alleys render control of 1t almost impossible. From these alleys come in one foul stream riotous noises and unbearable smells. This will be the case until the alleys be- come streets, bearing street names, paved, and provided with water sup plies and sewer connections. When this is done better buildings will be erected, and by degrees the mistake of the founders of this town can be overcome. ga '
 No town should be equipped with alleys. No decent human being de- sires the world to know that he lives in an alley, and the quicker we begin the renovation process the sooner we Will get on solid sanitary ground. Not only will health be promoted, but the arrest record of last year will be materially reduced. Every alley should become street with distinct street name, and as rapidly as cir cumstances will permit each one should be improved up to the point and possibility of decent living.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Arrests in November.

lhief of Police Austin reports 8S7 arrests in November, or about 30 a day, or about 10,60O in the calendar year, as against 9,626 last year. The increase is over 10 per cent, and if this rate of increase be maintained throughent the century there will be few of us outside walls. It would then be more economical to turn the entire city into stockade, and by a proclamation from the Mayors office declare all within prisoners. .
 The arrests in November numbered Ss7-were there seven in these hun dras who could pay lawyers fee or ft1nish bail bond? We wot not. We have an opinion on the subject, h6Eever.
 But why should there be 10,600 ar rests in a population that in other towns would not ordinarily furnish o4ethird of that stupendous number? Thls question may as well be dis cussed, at least until a grand jury or the Legislature can consider it.
 If we are three times as bad at least as other towns, man for man, the fact should become known. If we are not sdbad, then the police dragnet should be checked.
 The matter is past becoming not only a reflection upon a elaw-abiding cit5, but 1t is rising to the rank of a Stkte scandal. The esteemed para gr&phers, all being men of great wit, dosnot distinguish at all, chasing all A1sbamians together.
 The problem is this-why do 3S,411 Inhabitants in New York or in any otker American town furnish about n,5o0 arrests in year, while that number in this town is good for 10,- BOG? T1e man who can answer this question will not only solve a great problem. but he will avert a scandal from scandalized city and State.
 n fines and fees are wanted, let the trU4h, the whole truth, come out. In November the fines and fees amounted
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

to $2,352. Only fl cases were handed over to a higher court, and only 15 were charged with burglary and grand larceny. Over $50 of us were drunk or disorderly in November. These are facts gathered from an official report. And the question remains-why are We seven times as bad as an equal number of persons in New York? "Rumor doth double, like the voice and echo, the numbers" says Shake speare, and then indeed will we shine in the columns of the wicked para graphers.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

else. willing or unwilling. They do not stop to consult his wishes. or those of the young woman here and there in bread country with whom his name is thus ruthlessly and multifari- ously connected. They do not stop to ascertain the truth, but they proceed at once to turn casual meeting or acquaintance into an actual engage ment in the technical sense of that much-abused word.
 This peculiar notoriety or punish ment seems to be a necessary incident of a hero who is alike young, hand. some and eligible. We see no help for it. It is form of persecution that is at times very distasteful, but un- less our young hero ceases to speak to young women altogether, he may expect to encounter a succession of such 1unors.
 There is, however, another way out of this sea of trouble. Let him select an Alabama girl, who is willing, and settle down. That will put an end to the series of rumors, and 1t will be a fitting and happy close of a bachelor life, and the beginning of new career that will be doubly dear to Alabama. The gallant captain knows there are no sweeter or loyelier girls elsewhere, and if he fails to select one of them us helpmeet he may go farther and fare worse. encountering in the mean while recurrent rumors of engage ments that are not engagements at l all.