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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
NEW APPLIANCES And SOME NEW MEN ON DECK AT COUNTY

ings with Mr.. Albert I. Forum will re-
gret that the law sets barrier to his
occupancy of the county treasurers office
and he retires with well earned laurels
after four years service. Promptness,
accuracy and obliging dignity has char
acterized Mr.. Forums official career.
His books and records are models of
neatness He returns to his mercantile
and milling interests at Bristow with
everybody his admiring friend Mr..
Forum win remain for few days with
the new treasurer, S. P. Lier, who as
sumes the roll of Treasury watch dog. :"
His popularity was demonstrated in Tie
fact that he had no opposition in the
republican nominating convention. Mr..
l.. c. SteenbeTg will be his cfiioaaf dep
uty. Mr.. Lier will devote his undivided
time to his official duties He gives
bond in sum of $50, 900, with O. G. Mum
SOP, w. f. Lindemann, Fl. p Proctor.
Carl o. Brye, Daniel Thiel P P. Strom-
stad, Norcal Neprud, Peder J. johnson.
Louis 0. Brye, Hans N. Neprud, Carl n.
Neprud, Lewis Larson, Adolph c. Brye,
NJ. J. Lisbakken and S. N. Neprud as
bondsmen.
Thos, o. MorK Steps rom the deputy
ship 70 principal in the register of deeds
Office, and wortay promotion it is, too.
For four years. or dcring the incum-
bencr of Register Hutchison, Mr.. Mork
has had complete control of the work of
the office, Mr.. Hutchison unfortunately
being incapacitated bycontinuous illness
of himself and wife. Mr. Mork's work
speaks for itself. He gave a bond for
So, 600 with William Hutchinson. W. +.
Lindemann and III. p. Proctor as signers.
His official deputy is L. G. Steenberg
Sheriff Frank NJ. Minshall has the
long coveted prize, and no person who
knows him believes he VII do less than
give the people fearless, vigilant and
business administration. He has NOV
ed to the Jail residence and will person
ally oversee all the details of his Office
He provides bond of $4,000, with w.
f. Lindemann, John Dawson, August
Smith and Joseph FSlver as sureties.
Sheriff Minshall has Chosen Mr.. s J..
Severson of Cnristiana. as his under
sheriff. and appointed the following
deputies throughout the county:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
A Former Yernonite Suicides.

A Newry correspondent to the Westby
Times says Martin Tosterud committed
suicide at his home near Moorehead
Minnesota, December 1s. He was found
dead hanging in his graaary by his son,
a BOY 16 years old. His wife and daugh-
ter We're here visiting relatives and
friends when they received the sad in
te.ligence. Mrs. Tosterud is sister of
Reinart and Anton Aarstod, who live
in this vicinity. Reinart accompanied
his sister to Moorehead Martin Toste-
rud was raised near Newry, where his
folks now reside He was engaged in
the furniture business at Moorehead for
awhile but finally went to farming He
was about 40 years old and leaves besides
his wife, two children, boy 16 and a
girl Is years old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
MONDAYS PRESTO CHANGE

The summer-like atmosphere that
greeted the new county officers when
they entered the court house on Monday
morning, suggested haven of rest and
pleasure as well as burden of RESPONSE
bility, in connection with their official
careers then to begin. There We're but
four changes within the county building
proper = treasurer, register of deeds,
clerk of the court and sheriff There
was little stir or demonstration beyond
congratulations on part of the out going
officials to their successors.
THE HoLDovERs.
Don Sherman renews his lease of Office
for two years. He has made an obliging
and efficient official The law directs
that most of the officers shall have an
officially designated deputy. As such
Mr. Sherman names T. O. Mork The
clerk gives bond for faithful perform
ance of duty in the sum of Sc, 000 with
G. NJ. Butt, e. s. Goodell and John
Dawson as sureties.
7 Henry Bennett fitted into the dis
trict attorneys position just like de
paper on the wall, in plain phrase 1logy
of the Jew. Although the youngest
prosecuting officer who has ever served
the county, Mr.. Bennett has performed
his duties with vigor and ability. He
has protected the county's interests and
been prompt and diligent in his official
capacity. Mr.. Bennett enters upon his
second term with B. f. Ferguson and
0. G. Munson as bondsmen for 81 900.
In the school superintendency Henry
L Gardner renews his official life after
IA term OF hard work and acceptable
prosecution of the exacting duties in
that most important of all places in
county government He executes an
official bond of 81, 900 with o. G. Munson
and B. T. Ferguson as srreties.
w H. Knower has been surveyor al
most continuously for long term of
years. He starts another term with q.
M.isutt and O. Gl Munson pondsmen for
1900.
THE INVADING GENTLEMEN.
Every person who has had official deal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
Ella 0sgood Blake.

To-Day we laid to rest in Viroqua quiet
city of the dead all that Is mortal of our
dear friend and co worker. Mrs. Ella
Osyood. Blake. the beloved wife of our
former citizen | w Blake. long known
amongst Us The sad tidings of her
illness reached us at noon on Sunday
last, and in the evening came the an.
nounrement of her death Her daugh-
ter. Mrs Albon Ljndemsnn, was al
ready on her way 10 the dear mothers
bedside, bnt did not reach it in time to
ia ke the last farewell Mrs Blake was
born in b ,stoil. Massachusetts,, on Sep
tembtr /. 1874 the dan shber OF DIR. Os-
good. She died on January 9, 1871. Her
exit was on the quiet Lords dag morn
ing-so much in keeping with ner beau
tifui life, meek, quiet. lowly and tender
in its Christian simplicity. She was an
earnest, enthusiastic worker in the
cause of Christ. Although an iayalid
for years. both heart and hands were
ever busy in Christian work. Her life
was indeed a benediction, and many
suffering hearts in Firoqua and else
where have come 10 remember her sym
pathy and loving kindness She leaves
a husband, who was with her an earnest
and faithful worker in church and Sun
day school She leaves also one son, DR..
Willard Blake now of Rock Falls Ill,
and one daughter. Edith, wife of Mer-
chant ALBION Lindenann of Viroqua.
PeaLe be with thee, and lasting thine
influence. dear co-worker in the Mas
ter's yineyard. ". n.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
NAE trit,

AT sugar Grow. J4uuAry Ist, by Justice
Ward Mr HgRs N Il &NrHoHN. of Sylvan
and NJ iss GEKTig T. RANDALL Of Sugar Grove.
A. the residence OF the Brides parents Mr.,
a.a Mrs Fseos PfifaHer. in Firoqaa, Janu-
ary z Mr. GAB tEt ET ERsOS Of Westby, and
NI.s MYRTLE PHlMaER
A :hc hofis of Mr Nelson, father OF th,.
bride east from Liberty Pole in the town OF
Franklin, vas the scene of a numerous ana
lively company OF friends and relatives on
tive morning OF the lTth Of Dec, where Trey
TO attend the marriage feast that was - take
place at IL O'Clock. The parlor wss bsautt-
fully. artistically and very appropriately
decorated for the occasion. Miss Henry SAT
down TO the organ and began the wedding
march during which Rev II }. WitherOee
followed by the D. ide and groom and the
bridesmaids and groomsmen. bliss Ida Mel
son and Grace keir with Mr.. Martin Nelson
aud Archie keir took their positions and
STEPHEN NJ. kEiR and MARTHA h. NELSON
were Joined ia the holy bonds OF matrlmony
After cOngra tulationS in which ali seemed 70
Joined heartily. the bride ard groom ana
he Arrest relatives were seated first and then
beg an the participation Of a bountiful and
elegantly prepared and arranged dinner and
everyone a. their opportunity came dld am
uie Justice In storing away what they de-
sired The bride was dressed in beautiful
blue silk dress trimmed IN white, and the
brid -snaids we're dressed in pink silk trfnl-
med with white. The grUomsmen like the
Rroom were dressed n conventional black.
| the newly married couple were the recipt
| ans az many eautifui and valuable pre-
4 SCENTS as a testimonial OF the esteem and re-
| friends N iss Rhcda Gander dld finely the
/ work assigned her In receiving and supervis-
- BYA P4RTIoir ANT IN THE JOY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
IN NsMoRy OF NATHAN coE.
BY MS FRIEND. WIN. nAuonros.

He's gouel The friends he loved so we'll
Whose love he long had known
Stood round him when the shadow, fell,
But he went out alonei
Love cannot sie--but love must weep
The friends they've loved anu lost
Sc black the night. the pain so deep;
SO much the parting cost.
The empty chair; the vacant place
Wiil Oft recall ihe past.
And one familiar. kindly face
VIII ha1Bt them to the last.
Aud when the twilight shadows fall,
And silent tears are shed
Some whispered message will recall
The loving aud the dead
Some token from a fathers hand;
Some gentle word of cheer;
Some benefit so wisely planned
VIII bring the absent near.
Beyond the storms and frets OF earth
There must he some sweet shore,
Where d-solation, gloom and death
Can reach t1e breast no more.
Love lights a sure and sIeadfast star
In sirfow's $ darkest sky
In Gods good time ell cross the bar
Till then. dear heart, good bye.
Viroqua January 1901.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
county Teaehers, ASSOCIATIONS.

Superintendent Gardner will open his
wini sr series of teachers associations for
he winter at Bloomingdale, ON Satur-
day Cf this week.
TIE meeting appointed for Saturday
tbs 10Th is at Valley, and the fol-
lowing program is announced:
OPENING EXERCISES 10 A. NJ.
Roll call Rcss ond iyquotatiou from mHnua
/. Glass ever Use, Primary form Home Geo =
grapby. Ina eastman.
9 Congress iai Organic alton, (b) General
work tci Work Of Committee. ID Reading OF
bills etc, Elmer Gowee.
Music
$. Subjects that should be emphasized or
avoided IA teaching arithmetic, Vincent
Lpdmau
4. The recltstlon-tr ReTie~, % Lesson for
the day 80 4 ASSIGNMENT OF new lesson
Paper Mar IT, Newlun
DlseuSslon- Mac Sfeifing,
6. Practical seat work for small pupils. Cen
efAi discussion Each teacher will SUI gest
at least tWo things.
6 Sotna school law by county superintendent.
Quest ion boz.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

On the 5th of January, the charter
under which it has so long done business,
having expired, the Bank of Vironua,
was reorganized and articles of associa-
ton were filed for the Lindemann
Banking Company, and the stockholders
are w +. Lindemann, Henry Linde-
mann, w F. Lindeman, Jr., Regina l.:
Trowbridge. The reorganized Bank OF
Viroqua is incorporated for So, 900 sub
ject to increase to 800, 900. The bank
was organized by W. +. Lindemann and
]. NJ. Rusk twenty-on years ago. 1t
has always been strong and reliable and
had full confidence of the public. The
same safe conservative methods and
policy will be maintained as in the past
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
While Ellner Orrison and LouiI

While Elmer Orrison and Louis
Spellum were driving toward Viroqua
from LsFarge on Monday, they were
overtaken by runaway team. Elmer
was thrown over the dashboard under
the heels Of the horses and while pros
trate on the ground was run over by the
buggy and the horses and wagon behind
He was picked up and carried to the
home Of Melvin Chase in this city, where
bis injuries were attended to. One of
his legs was found to be so badly dsr=-
aged that it was placed in a plaster
Paris cast At present he is reported as
doing well. Young Spellum was not
injured, which seems remarkable in view
of the fact that the running horses al
most jumped over their rig.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
RlnUnfn Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs a powerful, drastic purgative pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. which are perfectly harmless,
gently stimulate liver and bowels 10 ex-
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the system
and absolutely cure constipation and
sick headache Only 25c at A j. john
son 81 Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09
lack Richards Pardoned.

Many will remember the Jack Rich
ards murder case brought here and tried
on change of venue from Sparta in 1890.
He was found guilty of numbering his
step-son, John Mooney, with a knife,
SEM snced 20 states prison for life. On
Friday last Richards was pardoned by
Gov. Seofeld
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

District No. 6. town OF Yiroqua. first month
ending January 4, 1891. Number enrolled 35
average daily attendance "a Those neither
abs ent nor tardY are: Katie and ray Deunls'
Iva aud Mae Powell. Minnie Wise Hanna
,eohson and Ereda Carr. Those absent but
one day are Jessie, Tim and Harold Dennis,
HuIda Wise and Belle Jacobsen.
ALICE MChENRY, Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

Jacob Aberg Of Retreat. Whitney
Nichols and Theodore Spellum Of this
city, Clarence Carter Of Readstown, at
tended the inauguration ceremonies and
aw the wheels Of leg islation start up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

MIR. c. A. Christianson Of Liberty
Pole, will open blacksmith shop in the
south end Of the old Puiver shops
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

Don G. Hall Company, Thursday.
w. II. Banks has been confined to
home for a few days by illness,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-09

| Htllsboro--f4. l., Tongue.
| viroqua Isaac 5 Hamilton.
LaFarge-Joseph Gathers
Ontario--H. Sewell.
Transformation. Adams
VIII +. Ericsson, the retiring sheriff.
will Immediately return to his farm in
Rockton. As sheriff and uuder-sheriff
the past four years. Mr.. Ericsson has
made many friends He is gentleman
personally, and an official thorough and
efficient.
Henry G. Gosling, who has given IN
| teliigant service IN tho office Of clerk of
the court is succeeded by d. Frank
Ma;ns of Clinton, who won his first poll
tical spurs by genuine hustling before
the nominating convention. He is a
young man who deserves well, and the
CENSOR predicts will, when the time
arrives, turn his office over to his sue
cessor with honor to himself He fur
nishes bond of S., 900, E L. Rustad,
Michael Brody and c. 8, Cary. signers.
Coroner w. w. Dl4. .p, often tried
and not found wanting in the place,
again bobs up as high coroner. He
gives a $500 bond, e. S. Goodell and
John Dawson sureties.
THE NEW HEATING PLANT.
The new occupants of the county
buildings will enjoy the luxury of mod
ern system of steam heating, just install
led by Hengle d Palen of Sparta The
heating plant is located in the basement
of the court house, is cast-iron section
al boiler equal to 35 horse power, covered
with asbestos. 1t has 2,400 feet of
| radiation. There are 36 radiators, dis
tributed, in court house corridor and
stairway, 2 each In the offices of register,
clerk of the court, treasurer and county
| clerk; one each in sheriffs, Judge and
superintendent; 5 in court room, one
each in jury and committee rooms, Ia In
Jail and sheritfs residence The con-
] tractors have been less than n month
installing this plant. 1t Itappears TO meet
the requirements, and viii be a vast
Improvement over the old and dangerous
furnaces used The same parties have
the contract for putting two sanitary
| closets in the Jail.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-02
sickner conservatorv Notes.

Miss Mary Findlay and Mrs. I. N Stage
have entered the piano department
Miss Jennie Parkinson who suspended
her piano study for several months, re-
sumes lessons again under Mr.. Sickner.
Mrs. A ". Brewer and Misses Marie
Horner and Anna Nasboro have registered
for mandolin study.
Mr.. Robt. Marquis of Chicago, who has
a national reputation as composer of sa-
cred songs, has arranged for his children,
Florence, Merle and Robert to study or
gan under Mr.. sickner during his family's
stay in Wichita
Miss Mamie Coffman has also arranged
to take a course of organ study.
Miss Pearl Levitt has registered in the
vocal department, Miss Edith Mccoy for
violin and Mrs. John Nasbors for guitar
study.
Mrs. R. W. Rockford of Cedarvale. Mr..
Cragum of Kingman, Mr.. Timmons of
Valley Center, Mr.. c. z. Abegglen of
Peabody and Mesdames W. D. Chain,
Conman, F. Stone Hatfield and H. Hor-
ner, all of this city were among the
pleasant visitors at the school this week.
The two gold and four silver medals
to be awarded at the commencement con-
cert next Friday evening to the conserva-
tory pupils having the best class record in
piano, harmony. Theory and history of
music respectively, and for general pro-
ficiency, are now on exhibition in the
show window of De Lamater's Jewellery
store. SO East Douglas avenue. The
beautiful designs We're made specially for
the conservatory and are skillfully hand
wrought.
Avery fine program has been prepared
for the commencement concert which
promises to be one Of the pleasantest
events of the season. A small admission
fee, to cover expense, will be asked; tick
cts can be procured from conservatory
pupils, at the Office or at the door.
No afternoon recital will be given next
week because Of the evening concert,
therefore the last pupils recital of the
school year was given Friday afternoon
when the following program was present
ed:
Piano solo-Twinkling Stars &c. Lizzi
Miss Florence Drumhiner.
Paper-The Dutch Piano virtuso.....s
..................... Edward Zeldenrust
Miss Nay Comfy.
L 4eAi4O SUN Lolhd ..s-.----. aoSllr
Miss Hazel Chain.
Guitar solo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Selected
Miss Emma Everett
Piano solo-The Flatterer .Chaminiade
Miss Gertrude Frohman-
Paper-The Blind American violinist
.................... Wm. Worth Bailey
Mr.. A. W. Sickner.
Mandolin and Guitar duet ...... Selected
Misses Laura and Mabel Sickner.
Piano solo-Op. %. No. .......... Chopin
Miss Rnnnia Eadricl-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-02

French and German language. at the Chi
cago University.
Professor Foote expects to pass hte
greater part Of the vacation at his home
in Alma, Michigan.
Professor Shedd win endeavor to find
as much relaxation and rest as possible
in Wichita, this summer. His time viii
be somewhat taken up with work con-
nected with the introduction Of his Begin
ming Latin textbook in various schools.
The Academy viii also lose one other Of
its faculty-in this instance, Miss Nc
Elhaney. of the intermediate department.
Miss McElhaney's marriage TO Mr.. Hal
Mccoy has already been announced TO
occur soon. Miss McElhaney has been q
member Of the faculty since her gradu-
alton from the Academy in e5, and it viii
be truly difficult to imagine her place
filed by another. Her pupils can scarcely
be reconciled 20 parting from her. But
there is a consolation in the knowledge
that the loss of her happy, sunshiny pres
ence viii be for another's gain.
A number of the students have also
planned their summer vacations. Miss
Esther Van Nuys viii visit in Chicago;
Miss Alice De Talente in Colorado; Misses
Mae Chapple and Laura Lathrop viii go
away somewhere for the summer; Mr..
Winfield Fazel viii go to Oklahoma, and
Misses May Smith and Hattie Lawrence
will spend few weeks on a ranch in
Oklahoma.
The baseball game that was to have
been played Thursday with the Friends
team, was declared off by the request Of
Professor Naylor. owing to its being Ne
mortal day.
Professor and Mrs. Naylor will enter
tain the Senior class and members Of the
faculty, Tuesday evening.
Being granted vacation Thursday.
number of students went to Lnwood
park for picnic. The affair was OF the
nature of a leap year party, the boys
providing the lunch and the girls the
carriages. A jolly time was reported by
those who made up the party.
Miss Mae Smith entertained small
party of school frienLs at her home north
west of the city, Thursday evening.
Music, games and dainty refreshments
helped to make the evening most enjoy
able. Those who attended were: Misses
Nettie Hollingsworth, Hattie Lawrence,
Marguerite Dixon, Essie Gray, Laura
Lathrop, and Messrs. Eugene Lynch,
Harry Lawrence, Gerald Shelley, Robert
Houston. Phil. Lewis, Virgil Marsh.
Professor Temple, Of Colwich, was a Wis
itor Friday.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-02
KeIso school Of Music Notes.

Miss FFaye Chambers gave most sue
cessfu recital for the Enterpoen club.
at Wellington. Friday Of this week.
Several young ladies' from Wellington
VIII come up IL June TO take the course
uraer Mr.. Kelso.
Miss Margaret Roberts. dauchter OF
Judge J. c. Roberts, OF Kingdsher. ar
rived in the city last Tuesday and viii
remain to take a thorough course in the
Kelso method. Miss Roberts is a fine
musician. the possessor Of a very musical
temperament. IS exceptionally enthusi-
astic and stu5ious. She VIII De & charm
inr addition u the cultured circles or
Edna Goldstandt. Marie Osborne. Cecu
Barlow. city. entered the school this
week
The individual pupils recital last
wednesday evening proved highly in
teresung. Little Ruby Murray PLAYED
from memory. with ease and self posses
sion. g series OF ten characteristic pieces.
or tone poems. bv Kullak. each one a
gem. requiring different interpreta-
ton, and were so remarkably well rem
dered as TO create q most favorable i'm
preston she also played. with taste.
two duets with her teacher. She deserves
credit Tor having given half OF the entire
program
The elocutionarv part % the entertain
ment was by pupils Of Dr Hoss-Bianche
Day. Katherine Alnes. Earnest Shields.
Lulu Elliott. Opal Remspear and Miss
Irene Tuimbo. Each recitation was ex-
eeIlent and highly appreciated By the
1udie1ce.
Another Individual pupils recital vas
given last evening by Hssel Robb a
ittie Mss of ten summers and g pupil ~
Miss FAYE Chambers she PLAYED eight
numbers from memory. with admirable
taste and expression consl6ering TIE facS
Tie fact that she has not studiei music
a year. is evidence CT unusual talent and
proves 3liss ChanbeT's ability Is q
teacher
Hazsl Rohb vas assisted BY Ora Burt
who recited three selections 81 very
pleasing manner. ard added much e. she
enjoyment Of TIE occasion
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-02

stenographer for the Houck Hardware
store of this city.
The new annual handbook has just been
issued from the press of the Eagle 1t
is a beauty and must be seen TO be thor
oughly appreciated. Send for one.
Miss Mary Bratley Of the shorthand de-
partment has accepted a position as stem
agrapher and cashier for the Goldsmith
book and stationery company Of this city.
Miss Maggie NcCanless Of the short
hand department has accepted a position
as stenographer and assistant account
ant with the Van Zandt implement COM
pany Of this city.
Prof. Ford L. Wright, a former grad
uate, has been employed as an assistant
teacher in the shorthand department and
viii assume duties Monday, June 8.
The annual Nay picnic was held Friday
afternoon at north Riverside park. There
was large crowd Of students numbering
about 125 and u say they all had an ex-
ceIent time is putting it in very mild
language. These annual gatherings are
long remembered by those participating
in them. An elegant supper was served
at 6 o'clock, consisting of all the delica-
cies Of the season Innocent games Of
amusement, boating, swinging, skipping
the rope and sociable enjoyment was in
dulged IN until $50 o'clock, when the
crowd reluctantly started for their var
ious homes, all feeling that it was one Of
the most enjoyable times they ever had
Messrs. Elstan, Conn and Murphy, all
former students, were visitors at the col
Iege during the week
The following students enrolled during
the week: Ray Worley, Winn Holmes,
Anna Duffield, Mae Foster and Wayne
TaImage.