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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-08

country where l live had carp ponds.
There is not a carp pond here now. and
the carp is execrated. cussed. Three
years ago more than 400 persons in the
country kept Belgian hares. Now not
|'half dozen keep them, and those who
did keep them could not be persuaded
to try them again. l write this rs mat
ter of history. When foolish hare
breeders tell about the hares being bet
ter and more profitable than fowls,
they are digging their own financial
graves. The people can be fooled some
of the time, but not all the tlme.-J. H.
Davis. in Practical Poultryman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-05-08

Never mind that said Jack, sud-
denly grown bold as brass, as he plant
ed his first kiss on Ethel's lips. srhe
question is, do we get the blessing?"
you'll be able to tell better after
you are married." said the mother. as
she pushed them ahead Of her toward
the study, where her husband was sit
ting, pretending not to overhear.-
Ledger Monthly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
City Council Work.

Regular meeting called to order on
Tuesday evening, April 30, by mayor,
all members present The following
accounts, approved by finance commit
tee, were read an5 allowed Ananias
Smith, $5, for the use of his field; j. NJ.
Nuzum. work S. %; express 26 cents
Boyd Hall, 81 50; c. W Morrison, 50
Ed Tainter, rs cents: w Fl. Pulver, 81
J. d. Richmond, 81 so; Anton johnson.
IS 40, for work; e. E Packard. IS; t.
Fl Briggs, 81 40; A. D. Helgeson, $45
Electric Light Co. for April, S225
The mayor appointed DR.. G. h. Troyg-
bridge commissioner of public health
for the next two years On motion il
was decided to elect a man TO work foI
the city from month to month at sal
airy of $35 per month, all voting aye
Ballot taken and Ever Monson received
. votes, G M. Henry vote, Win. Te
wait vote. Ever Monson vss declared
elected.
Upon motion of chairman of finance
committee the mayor and clerk were in
structed to issue order in favor of Bsuh
Of Viroqua for $1,000, payable January
1, 1902. interest at 6 per cent Roll cal
all voting aye.
l Moved and seconded that the water
main be extended east on Jefferson st
On motion council accepted invitation
of band to attend concert next Monday
evening.
Adjournment taken until next regular
meeting.
H. E. PACKARD, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
The HIgh School entertainment

That the public speaker and the news
paper control the destiny of the nation
is truism. Perhaps there is no talent
in the equipment of the American citizen
which stand him in better stead than the
ability 10 express his thoughts lucidly
and forcitly before an audience. But
like many other of the good things of
life, this Is often conspicuous for the
lack of it. There is hardly family that
does not furnish an EXAMPLE of some one
whose regret is that he is unable to ac.
quit himself creditably before the public.
This timidity harnesses him at every
turn, whether the occasion arise in poll.
tics, the town or school-meeting or a
sociable function. In some persons the
brightest thinking is linked TO the most
ineurabie diffidence. To supply such d
want there is no better instrument than
the public debating. which requires f,r
its success alertness of mind and clear.
ness of thought and expression to an
unparalleled degree among the fea-
lures of the ent, rtainment TO be given
by the high school pupils on Friday
evening. May 10, at the Congregational
church will be debate by a picked
team from she Athenae Debating Society
upon subject of popular interest, and
yet one which it will be possible for the
boys to present understandingly The
question is, Resolved that the standard
high school courses should be radically
changed to promote the ends of educa-
tion The rpholders of tn. affirmative
will be Harry Willing and Fred Morley,
while f. r. Russell and John Kendall
will speak for the negative. 1t should
be q source of interest and profit to all
to know how the education furnished by
our high school really is r, garded by
those acquiring it. The full program
viii be published next week The ad-
mission fee has been placed at ten cents
in order that no one who wishes to enjoy
the evenings entertainment may feel it
burden
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
"poe.ns Of the New TIme .

The CENSOR il in receipt of neatly
bound volume of 40 pages bearing the
above title. with the compliments OF
Miles NJ Dawson, it's author. II is an
interesting little volume, demonstrating
tact and good sentiment by the writer.
Many of the sections bear reference TO
the olden days in Vernon county. and
not few of its citizens are alluded TO by
ma me in the volume. Eight of the bal
lads are devoted to Kickapoo subjects.
From among these we reproduce the
Soldiers Reunion Of the Kickapoo. :
With fife a.sc lrcechin' snare drums ratt tie
Just ez II marching into battle.
No 49, tier what the Wind or weather,
Tae grszied Vetruns come together.
) ear after year they muster fewer,
1here'Il precious soon be none the blue wore
In an nnmilltary wry way
They straRRle down the dusty highway
Like this, before. their legs got twisted
when they ez raw recruits enlist d.
I Nigh a. laughed then. seein' 'em wiggle.
But now "a sooner cry nor giggle,
Though not the whole OF 'em is heroes,
There amt among 'em many z6rOs.
Some on EN- mayn't to much amounted
But In Fight they mostly counted,
II pore Joe Buckley by the river
Did skulk behind the bank and shiver,
There was A hundred OF EN- for him
Ez boldly IA ed the foe before EN-.
love 10 hear the bluT old fellows
bout their Wild adventures tell us;
There's no book -larnin for youngstef
Worth more than lis min 70 them tongues stir
May De they stretch the truth little
When they set down 10 talk ana whtttle;
But children. heaTiu' OF EN-, Wuu't be
Afeared 70 fight for home and country
For, when they tell OF Cap'n Burnett
And his undaunted charge. why, durn u,
To die beside him in the crater
seems s0metbln' Of a glorious mater
lie led his comp'ny twas his third 'un--
FL gallant ez ever heard done;
Though | says so, a. hadn't Oughter,
seeln' q I'm married 10 his daughter
Brave Cap'n. you give inspiration
Unto the younger generation!
And, all unmindful Of their faults, so
Does every other soldier, also.
God bless EN-. how love 70 see EN-!
ff He saves anyone, Twill be en-.
And soon or late ez II may happen,
They'll all pass on 70 join the Capn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
ALlrrLE SERMON.
HOW ro SECURE HAppINEss.

Happiness is q matter of comparison.
Perfect, unalloyed happiness is not found
on earth fhe ideas of what constitutes
happiness, are various as people are.
One man thinks a cottage, COW and q
pig would make him happy as king. "
Another imagines that a goodly farm,
well stocked and with comfortable build
ings would satisfy his desires Still an
other thinks could he COMMAND only $5O,-
900. his happiness would 'ls. complete.
The invalid wishes for health alone.
Some set their hearts on power or posi-
tion. Girls often sigh for beauty. Too
many think that happiness lies in pos
sessing wealth. 1t les in none of these
things The man who wished a cottage.
cow and pig would soon wish for larger
house and more cows and pigs, did he
obtain his wish. The man who thought
$50 900 would satisfy him would quickly
see how he could use 800, 900. Happi
ness does not rise from any Of these
sources. Wealth and power give us
happiness only when he heart is right
Happiness must come from within.
A clear conscience is the first need. We
must know that we have wronged noie,
we must have kindly feelings towerdS
our brother men, we must do good where
we may. We must cheerfully endure that
which is to be borne, and as cheerfully
turn TO and help that which can BE-
helped We must have minds ready to
enjoy all the good things of life, and 70
let trnst and hope reach beyond the
evils We must make the best of what
comes 20 us and not repine over what
we cannot have. In a cheerful disposi-
ton and a clear conscience Hes the main
points In making happiness for those
abaut us. we shall find most of our own.
Try each day to make every one with
whom you have TO do, happier for your
being there, and you will fird that you
will not have to seek for happiness for
yourself. Many come daily in your way
There are young and old, rich and poor,
glad and sorrowing; havea smile or kind
word, or lend helping hand where you
can, and be just to all. You need not
then think about your own happiness
and will possess most that can belong TO
one In word, be unselfish. and you
win be happy. .-Milwaukee Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Prominent Farmer Passes Away

Joseph Morgan died at his home on
West Prairie on Monday night, after an
illness of only few hours He worked
in the field on Monday forenoon, and
though not feeling very well, thought
nothing of his indisposition. In the even
ing be grew rapidly worse and about II
O'Clock at night passed quietly away
sitting in his chair,
Mr. Morgan was man greatly loved
by his children and will be kindly rem
embered by his neighbors Through a
long and honorable life, large share of
which was passed in Vernon county, his
dealings with his neighbors have been
honest and fair and no discreditable act
has ever been placed to his credit. He
was always liberal in support of puplic
advancement He leaves two sons w
P. Morgan of West Prairie. and W. IL.
Morgan of Cooley Val ey. besides two
sister aud two brothers Funeral will
occur Thursday, at Retreat, conducted
by Rev. Egerts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
FROM NORTHERN WISCONSIN.
STETsoNvTrT,r WIS A

fSFEISONNIIEE, WIS, April "a.
EDIfOR CENSOR To you and all
readers of the CENSOR / send greeting.
Last fail we settled on our farm two
and one-half miles east from town on as
fine land and as level as your fair ground.
OF course we have timber and stumps,
but the land when cleared, | consider
equal to the fair grounds Ii is ulack.
ish loan underlaid with clay and very
rich, as 1t grows sugar maple, birch,
ash, ironwood, elm, Eastwood and some
hemlock, pine and popple. think that
from So TO 80 per cent is high, dry land
and we live in the center of large tract
~ good land with rs small per cent. of
poor land as there is in Wisconsin. 1t
is over 100 miles long and 35 TO 40 miles
wide. This is not wild country az
some seem to think. We have schools
aud churcE 5; scho, il on almost every
two-mile corner with large attendance
Nv land is ~ lated only so rods from q
schoolbouee with an enrolment of 81
children. We had one term of seven
mouths of school this year.
Land sales have taken q boom this
spring ard Won cay see furniture, lum.
ber and household goods going into the
country almost every day, and at this
rate it went be long before every vacant
4o-acre tract win have an occupant. In
the whole town of Deer Creek there i
only half dozen railroad forties left
unsold. Still there is quite little be-
longing to the sawmills that can be had
yet The town of Stetsonville is large
town, as it is located in two townships
Main street being the town line between
Deer Creek and Little Black six miles
south of the county seat of Medford, a
town about the size of Viroqua. Stet-
sonville contains two general stor 49,
two churches, one blacksmith shop, one
machine shop one saw mill and two
planning mills, cheese factory, barber
shop and some saloons, two hotels. A
charcoal kiln would do well here as
there is any amount of kilnwood to be
had, and man who had o portable saw
mill would make good thing around
here. There are few who grumble
over the Republican administration
claiming wages are getting SO high they
cannot afford to hire. As my letter is
already getting too lcng will close in
viting all old friends to come and see
for themselves If they want to see one
of the ,est tracts ef county, in Wiscon-
sin; and don't forget to call on yours
truly. M. A. UELAND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Here, Too.

Every once in while we notice kick
in an exchange about some other ex-
change stealing an item from 1t. We
have to smile whelS we read such effu-
sions. There is not newspaper &c
earth that does not sometime during the
year copy an article without credit
The Observer frankly admits that he
has done so and may do 80 again Fre-
quently we see items that we have
written transferred to the columns of
other pape 3 without credit being given.
Do we get warm under the collarf No.
we are not big enough fools juet to
take offense at a little thing like that.
IL is only the little, cranky, narrow
minded editors who set up howl. As
a general thing their ignorance is phen-
omenal and their heads are so swe,ied
with self-importance that they hsye to
take their shirt off in the same manner
they shed their pantalooas. The gentle-
men OF the press are welcome to use
anything they zee in the independent
with or without credit if they think Il
good enough to go into their columns -
Bangor Independents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Westhy Times ClIps.

Fire destroyed the dwelling and all
buildings, together with furniture. grain
on the farm of Widow Berg, near Ava
lanche. Tuesday.
Carl Zietlow's baby was kicked by a
colt at their home near Avalanche. The
little one received large scalp wound
which may prove serious.
John Thompson, who had his arm
amputated last week, Is able TO be
around on the streets and SENS 10 be
getting along nicely.
The house of Mr. and Mrs John Stokes
near Ontario, was visited by two mis-
fortunes last week. The early pert Of
the week fire destroyed most of their
belongings and the latter part Of the
week their little four-month-old son
died.
Last Friday night General and Mrs.
Rogers Of Viroqua, gave very inter-
esting lecture on Italian art at the home
of DR. and Mrs. Schre ner, where good
number of invited guests assembled.
After the lecture refreshment5 were
served and all who participate report
an interesting and enjoyable time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
FELLOWS ENJOY THEMSELVES.
N lllRepresented at Cashton -viroaua Sends
Large Delegation.

< eautiful day last Friday brought
c : large number of Odd Fellows from
Z surrounding country, who made
3 g y at Cashton. The parade in the
hing is said TO have been the longe t
:. witnessed in that village. Exer-
= were held at Cremer's hall and
sisted of an address of welcome by
J.D. Beck, addresses by p Han
: of Bloomingdale, and d. o. Mahcney
on Viroqua duet by Alma johnson
and Josie Campbell with Bessie Cam p
bell as pianist. three Cashton young
ladies. After short talk by the presi-
dent of the association, adjournment
was taken for dinner. The afternoon
exercises began with the Canton drill on
the streets, under command Of August
Smith. At the hall Miss Lucy Dawson
of this city read an excellent paper on
the Rebekah degree, and was followed
by Rev VIM. Haughton with an origin
al poem, written for the occasion. The
annual address was delivered by Rev.
I. ] Snodgrass of River Falls.
Officers of the association for tha year
were elected rs follows: d. =. Mahoney,
president NJ Appleman, secretary; Mrs.
Geo, M. Willgrubs, treasurer; q. O..
Taylor, Marshal. The place of meeting
next year was left for the decision OF
the executive committee.
Cashton people know how TO entertain
a crowd and all speak highly of their
hospitality. About fifty couples enjoyed
a dar4ce at Cremer's hall In the evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
An Act Of Heroism.

DR. Mecum Of Bagely, says the Prairie
du Chi, n Union, performed an act three
weeks ago that will endear him to the
people of that village and this city. He
had successfully treated case of small
pox at that place for some time, and had
come up To this CITY on business While
here he felt what he imagined were
symptoms of smallpox, and rather than
expose anybody he started on foot.
walked the entire distance and then
placed himself in quarantine. When he
arrived home be was very weak and the
small-po had broken ont on him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Summer School.

During May, June and July special
classes w,ll be organized in all depart
ments of the Wisconsin Business Uni
versity. and students entering during
those months will bs 'sccepted al educed
rates. As this Is the first time in its
history that the university has been in
session during the summer, and also the
first time it has offered reduced rates Of
tuition, / trust that teachers and others,
who have for years urged the advisable
iey of such course, will now. by their
patronage and corporation insure it
success For special information and
catalogue address T. J. To.and La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Ylroqua Ceutenarian.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hammond of this city,
will reach the age of 100 years ON Mon
day, May g.
This aged lady is as bright and active
az MANY people who have only reached
the half century mark She will be
much pleased 10 have all her old friends
and acquaintance call upon her at the
new Hammond home, three doors east
Of u. o. Mahoney's residence, next Mon
day 50 far as the CENSOR il advised
Mrs Hammond is the only resident Of
this section who has reached such an
advanced age
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y, April 90
Representative J, w. Babeock of Wis.
consin was married yesterday to Mrs.
Kate W. King of New York. Tire wed.
ding took place at the residence OF Mrs.
Kings sister, Mrs. F. W Watkings. The
bride was given away by her father H.
I. Woodman, of Brewster, N. Y. for
merlr of Dubuque, Iowa, the early home
of Mr.. Babeock. Mr.. Babcock's son
Charles : Babcoek of Necedah, and his
wife Were present
Mr.. and Mrs, Babcock will sail on the
Aller r ext Saturday for Naples and will
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Notice 70 Readers.

Be careful and not get mixed as to the
different manner Of distributing pre-
miums Stamps discount checks
premium ticsets" are entirely different
and far inferior to the trading stamps
issued by the Chicago Trading Associa-
ton and should not be confounded with
the same.
By procuring trading stamps issued
by the Chicago Trading associ alton you
are entitled TO make your selection of
premiums from over thousand differ
emit articles from stock of several thous-
and dollars You are also entitled TO
trade at several different stores and have
all your stamps count on the same pre-
MUM This insures you much better
premium in shorter length of time
than is possible from any system used by
one store Trading stamps issued by
the Chicago Trading Association can be
procured from the following: The Tate
Mercantile Co. G. Z. Dahls drug store
A J. Beats groc ry store, Smith Bros
hardware. Boston Clothing House. Otto
Ottesons, furniture store, F NJ Towner
book and stationary store, B. 4. Fergu
sons harness store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Notice.

O. n. Hanson announces TO horse
breeders that he has purchased three
year-old black Percheron Norman stall
lion, weight 1900, and will make stands
Mondays and Tuesdays at Sam Solberg's;
rest Of the week al n. C. Hanson's lib
erty Pole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Chas.
E. Bahcooiy. The party expects to re-
main abroad until September and will
visit the prineils' cities on the continent.
The bride-elect is a friend Of long
standing Of Mr.. Babcock's family. She
is an accomplished musician and wo.
man of wide literary culture. Mr.. Bah
cock has home on capitol hill, where
he and his wife will reside next winter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received next Tues
day evening, May :, 1901 by the city
council. for the construction Of the new
city pump house, according to plans and
specifications now in the hands of J. ].
VI. Dawson, Viroqua.
II. <. PACKARD, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Attention.

Having 1000 odd mounts on hand.
will close them out on cabinet photos at
81. 90 per dozen and upwards. The best
work that can be had win be furnished.
Ny aim Is to please bring in the babies.
To take effect Monday April 30.
L. X. ARLINGTON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

H C. GoslIng is reported as some
what improved.
This locality has been weltering IN
der spell of July weather
Mr.. S. Cooley Of Sterling made a
delivery of fruit trees in the city. today,
from Charles City nursery.
Sheriff Minshall returned from
Tomah this morning having Andrew
Herrick in charge, who escaped from
the asylum short time ago
g. NJ. Henry drew two rocks from
Bert Olson's quarry today, that weighed
together, $3.50 pounds. They will be
used in the vault in the new Lindemann
bank building.
"A man by the name Of Henry Howe
who has been working in this city fol
some weeks. died Monday, afternoon
and the body was shipped 10 DeerfelC
for burial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

Special until closed out. all broken
lots Of ladies fine shoes. This includes
all shoes for ladies where we have not a
full line of sizes. No old goods, but
good styles and good shoes ali to be sold
at the uniform price Of g. 80.
THE BIG STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
-Onr mans hna ahc

Our mems fine shoes are carefnllv
selected and particular attention Is paid
to the style and wearing qualities. There
are none better, and few equal
The BIG STORE,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

Its the talk Of the town-the finest
and largest assortment of children's
clothing at THE BosToN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
BABC0ck TAKES A BRIDE
OUR CONGRESSMAN MARRIEs AND GOES
To EUROPE.

The Wedding Takes Place IL the State Of New York.
General Speculation WIS csyreet Concerning this
MoOted Suhject.-The Wedding Party VIII be Alb
sent Several Months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01

THE BOSTON always takes the lead
Now they are showing complete line
of SHIRT WAISTS, the real thing for
comfort in hot weather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Engine and Boiler for Sale.

Ten-horse stationary engine and boil.
er for sale. In good condition.
ISAAC SOLBERG, Viroqua, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
SMALLPOX BULLETIN.

Smallpox IN Viroqua is as yet limited
to the one case under quarantine, not
withstanding the many false rumors TO
the contrary which have been industri-
ously circulated through the surround
ing country, apparently, with malicious
intent. If any new cases occur they
will be promptly isolated and the public
kept informed through the papers.
Business goes on just as usual without
the slightest danger to people coming to
town Again we urge the Importance
of vaccination as complete protection,
BOARD or HEALTH
Viroqua 1st, 1901.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-05-01
Notice.

The occup ,nts and owners of property
in the city of Viroqua, are hereby noti-
fed to dispose of accumulated refuse
and filth that may be situated on their
premises by burning or carting away
the same. Privy vaults should receive
special attention to place them in sani-
tary condition by the liberal use of dis
infectants, or when necessary by digging
new vaults. Prompt attention TO this
matter is expected