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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23
MILWAUKEE, pnhliaher Ia Dead.

Lansing Warren, publisher of the Mil
waukee Sentinel former Chicago news
paper man, is dead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

VIM. A. GOTT, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN AND
Surgeon Yiroqua, Wis Office near resi-
dence. One block E. Lysne's hotel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

F. f. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, Viroqua, Wis. Office over
Craig & Cos drug store, on west side OF
hall. All calls attended day or night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

VERNON COUNTY CoURT-REGULAR
terms ON the first Tuesday of each month,
and 80 to p. M. u. o. MAHONEY.
County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

VIRoQUA ENCAMPMENT, l. o. o. E..
No go. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

NJ. Surenson. Chas. H. Trowbridge
SURENSON & TROWBRIDGE. PHYSI-
clans and Surgeons, Vir0qua, Wis. Calls In
city or country promptly attended. Office
over Craig 81 Cos drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORK
MEN-First and Third Tuesdays of each
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS-MEET
Second and Fourth Saturdays of each NTH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SERvI-
ees at 1920 a. m. and Z 80 p. m. each Sab
bath. Sunday school at II ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPIsCoPAL.-sERvI
at 80 a, m. and 7:30 p. III. each Sabbath
Sunday school at II m. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

yiROQUA CHAPTER, o. E. s.. MEETS
second Tuesday of each month in Masonic
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

yIRoQUA CHAPTER, r. A. NJ, MEETS
every Second and Fourth Wednesday OF
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-10-23

CHURCH OF CHRIST = PREACHING
every Sunday at 1920 a. IN. and in the even
ing. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at s O'Clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

The corner stone OF the new brick
building for the Colfax High school
was formally laid on Thursday, May
2. 1901. by Mr.. j. II. McNeely, presi-
dent OF the board of trustees, with
Messrs. G. II. Mcknight and II. B. Fa-
RADIO, members of the board, and
Mr.. c. w. Williams and others pres
ent as assistants and witnesses. The
foundation, which is now nearly COM
pleted, is about five feet wide and q
or " inches In the ground. and Is 40
by 20 feet in Dimensions. Copies Of
the Colfax Chronicle, containing list
of subscribers to building fund. ETC.,
Were cemented In bottles and placed
under the corner stone. The building
will be two stories high.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

If troubled with rheumatism, give
ChHmberlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t pilI
not cost you one cent II It does TO good.
One application will relieve the pain. It
also cures spraius and bruises in one-t third
the time required BY any other treatment.
Cuts. burns, frostbites, quinsey. bains in
the side aud chest, CHANDELIER and other
s*cllings are quickly cured by applying
it. Every bottle warranted. Price, Is
and SO cents. ]. H. McNeely, Collar;
Bush 4 Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
A Very Remarkable Remedy.

at 10 with q good deal OF pleasure and
satiafactiou that recommend Chamber
lsin's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
eays Druggist A. w. Sawtelle. OF Hart
ford. Conn. IA lady customer, seeing
the remedy exposed for sale on my show
cases said to me: 4 reslly believe that
medicine saved my life the past summer
while at the Shore and she became SO
enthusiastic over its merits that / at
once made up my mind TO recommend it
In the future. Recently gentleman
came into my store 90 overcome with COL
10 pains that he sank at once TO the floor.
! gave him dose of this remedy which
helped him. ! repeated the dose and in
fifteen minutes he left my store smilingly
informing me that be felt as well as ever. =
Sold BY j. 81. McNsely. Colfsx: Bush 4
Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

The Colfax Oil and Mineral Compa-
ny, with a capital Of $500, 900, was or
ganized here to-day. with j. w. Alex
ander, president; p. w. Harrison,
president; A. Wettermark, Jr.,
secretary and treasurer, and j. w.
Bolton, Paul Lisso, Ed. Rand. j. C.
Rives, r. s. Cameron. Bertrand Well
and VIM. Hill. with the officers NAM
ed, forming the first board of direct
ors. The, shares are divided into
500, 900 shares Of 81 each. hecompa-
ny can commence business at once,
as 5000 has been subscribed, the
amount the charter calls for Other
stock has been listed and VIII be paid
for as soon as certificates of stock
are prepared. The officers OF the COM
pany say there is already a demand
for the stock. The company will bore
q well as soon as possible near the
Colfax artesian well. The company
have leases on about 10000 acres Of
land near Colfax, and an agent still
taking leases in that portion of Grant.
The leases give owners of property
one-eighth royalty of oil, gas or any
mineral. The domicil of the compa-
ny is Alexandria.-Daily Town Talk,
April Both.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
Beware of a Cough.

A cough Is not disease but symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis. " hich
are the most dangerous and fatal diseas-
ca, have for their FIRST Indication per-
sistent cough, and if properly treated as
soon as this cough appears are easily cur
ed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
proven wonderfully successful, aud gain
ed its wide reputation and extensive sale
by its success in curing the diseases
which cause coughing. If it is not bene-
ticial it will not cost you cent For
sale by ]. u. McNeely. Colfax; Bush &
Paramount
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
NO. 26.
DOME Risk 1t, Boys.

Willie Smith, a colored boy about
II years old, was fatally hurt at AL
exandriA last Sunday evening while
jumping on and of moving freight
train. Both legs were cut on just be.
low the knees, and his right arm was
cut OF between the wrist and elbow.
The boy died that night, about six
hours after his injury. 1t Is probable
this boy did this same smart" trick
safely a hundred times before he lost
his life. but did the fun pay for the
risk lie took?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
Fought For His Life.

my father and sister both died Of con.
sumption" writes j. T. Weatherwax. of
Wyandotte, Mich. 'and was saved from
the same frightful fate only by Dr.. Kings
New Discovery. An attack of pneumon-
Ia left an obstinate cough and very Sc
we're lung trouble, which an excellent
doctor could not help. but few months
use of this wonderful medicine made me
as we'll as ever and / gained much in
weight" IufalIible for coughs. colds
and all throat and lurg trouble. Trial
bottles free. Guaranteed bottles Soc and
81 at L. B. Prices, Cofax; Bush & Ran
dolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

Clerk j. ). O'Quinn. having been APP
pointed by the governor as u delegate
to the Good Roads Convention, in
company with Mr.. b. +. Lewis, APP
pointed by the president Of the police
jury, went to New Orleans last Mon
day, and was an interested spectator
of the methods there exhibited. Both
are very much enthused over the pro-
Jet of good roads. and we hope their
may be impaired to a
good many others.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
Attention!

For the Confederate Veterans Reunion
at Memphis. Tenn. May 26th to 30th in
elusive. IL Texas 4 Pacific Railway CON-
pany viii sell round trip tickets at very
low rates. On sale at stations west Of
Big Springs May Oath, 18th and 26th. f.
nal limit TO leave Memphis as late as
Sumo 4th, 1901. Extension to June 10th.
160l. on payment OF 500 and deposit Of
ticket on or before June I'd with Joint
Agent at Memphis. For particulars re-
RardiDR rates, sleeping cars, chair cars,
ETC., SO nearest ticket agent or write Mr..
II. p. Hughes. Fl. Worth, or Mr.. E. p.
Turner. g. p. & T. A., Dallas, Texas.
Will be glad TO hear from you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

Rev. Newton Shows. known to
many In this section as the "boy
preacher" died at Wilmore, KY,
April 18th, where he had gone TO take
a course of study to fit him for the
ministry. for which he was peculiarly
adapted. He was noted for his zeal
and piety, and wonderfully effective
in his preaching, although lacking In
education which would otherwise
have made him powerful and eminent
ly useful.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
SALE Of LANDS
AdjudiCated to the State
For Non-Paynnent OF Taxes.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

Quite a party OF young ladies and
gentlemen had a monograph soci-
able" at the residence of We Chronicle
editor last Monday night. After the
discussion OF forty or fifty phono-
graphic selectione, sandwiched with
cake and lemonade refreshments, they
were pleased to vote the occasion an
enjoyable success.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

If people only knew what we know
about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, it would be
used in nearly every household. as there
are few people who do lot suffer from a
feeling OF fullness after eating, belching,
hatulence, sour stomach or waterbrash,
caused by indigestion or dyspepsia. A
preparation such as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, which. with no aid from the stom-
ach, will digest your food, certainly can't
help but do you good. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

Il have been suffering from dyspepsia
for the past twenty years and have been
unable after trying all preparations and
physicians to get any relief. After taking
one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure l
found relief and am now in better health
than have bsen for twenty years. ! can
not praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure too
highly" thus writes Mrs. G. w. Roberts,
North Greek, Ark. j. A. Hvdei
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforths of LAGRANGE. Ga. suf-
fered for six months with frightful run
ming aore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers. wounds. piles
it's the best salve in the world: Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by LIB. Price,
Colfax; Bush 4 Randolph. Fairmount
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

For stiff neck there is nothing better
than free application Of Chsmberlain's
Pain Balm. IL quickly relieves the stiff
ness and soreness, effecting complete
cure. For sale by ]. III. NcNeely, Colfax;
Bush ) Randolph, Fsirmounts
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

The State of Arkansas has passed
an act imposing fine or license Of
$1,000 on all gamblers, and requiring
not only the saloons to pay alicense,
but also every man who drinks in the
saloonshas to pay the dram-drinker's
license OF S. each.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

The Pan-American Exposition was
thrown open to the public on We'd
nesday, May LIST. The Common Coun-
Gil OF the City of Buffalo declared that
day civic holiday and the entire city
turned out In recognition of this sig
nalevent which celebrates the Centen-
nial Of the founding of the city and
which Is the first great exposition to
be devoted exclusively to the interests
of Pan-America.
A new booklet, just issued for the
exposition, tells q very charming
story Of it's history and creation and
describes the beautiful city in which
the festival has been developed and
brought to completion. The booklet
is embellished with many illustra-
tions, including twelve colored plates
Of exposition buildings and views.
These will be sent free to applicants
by the Bureau OF Publicity so long as
the edition lasts. All the principal
buildings OF the exposition have been
completed for some time. The install
lation OF exhibits began many weeks
ago, and there IL every reason to be-
lieve that the exposition had a sand
paper finish on the first of Maya re-
markable achievement. indeed. con-
sidering the unfavorable weather and
the history Of other cxpositions In
this regard. Some of the after
thoughts, such as State buildings.
will not he done till about May Goth,
which IL tn be Dedication Day.
Everyone who has visited the Pan
American Exposition grounds during
the last few months has been aston
ished beyond expression upon behold
ing the magnitude and the exception
al beauty and novelty of the enter
prise. 1t is very much larger than
people generally have supposed. and
1t Ia apparent that the $4,000. 900,
which Is the approximate cost of the
exposition as a whole, has been ex-
pended most wisely and with the hap
piest results. The particular novelty
that Ii to be noted in this exposition
IL discovered In the fact that in itsex-
terror aspect it IL aSradical departure
from former expositions. The build
lngs are arranged upon a harmonious
and well developed plan, producing |
court settings and vistas of very |
character. The musical I
features are also Of great Importance
and interest. The exhibit divisions
are very complete and embrace the
yamut Of industrial, scientific and ar
tistic activities of the people OF the
Western Hemisphere. The Midway,
claimed to I've the greatest In the
world, has more than a mile Of 'front.'
Age. The restaurant features are
perfect and the exposition, SO far as
human ingenuity and the wise expend-
ture Of money can accomplish such
work, is complete to the last detail.
Buffalo, too, is an ideal city for an
having summer climate
hat is tempered by the breezes from
lake Erie. and, therefore. the most
In which one may enjoy
IFS summer outing. The people OF
he city have prepared themselves In
! most ample way to entertain mil
Ionvof guests during the exposition.
The average rate for Accommodations
lear the exposition grounds Ii about
me dollar per night for lodging. with
cents to fifty cents added
Or breakfast, it being expected that
;uests will take their other meals up
N the exposition grounds.
The exposition will last for six ,
May 1st to Nov. LIST. 1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04

You are much more liable to disease
when your liver and bowels do not act
properlv. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
remove the cause of disease. j. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-05-04
Stops the Cough
and Works off the Cold.

laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in ono day. No cure. no pay. Price
Is cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-07
GREAT HOPES FOR BoERS.
ConsuLGeneraI Says They Must Even
tuaIly Win.

Mt" ..ayA ~--FeU, ;23,--Chari@s u.
Pierce consulseneral o. Orange Free
State. trustee and treasurer for che
n0er rcitef fund, yesterday gave out n
statement about the condition of af
fairs in south Africa. The statement
is in part as follows "Advices by ca
bic and private messages from Europe
and south Africa are more encourag
ing than at any time since the be-
ginning of the war There can be nc
doubt of the final success Of the beers.
who viii accept no offer from Great
Britain other than peace with honor
meaning the full recognition OF
both erpuhlics with fun teraty
making powers and without the lam
guage of 'suzerainty' The beers are
not set ready TO negotiate with Eng.
land for peace, but are determined to
continue lighting until the general sit.
uation is strong enough in their favor
20 make diplomatic steps certain
Three pretended peace commissioners
sent 10 Dewct by the British were
spies and traitors. They ipterfered
whit he burghers and one, an English,
man. was properly shot. President
Steyn is with Dewet and there is little
| doubt but that the burghers were
tried under the laws of the Orange
Free State and lawfully executed on
verdict. The boer forces in the South
African republic and Orange Free
| State, including invaders Of
Cape Colony. number over $4,000
men, strong, libertyloying patriots.
Born hunters and trained marksmon,
| they are admirably fitted by long
training to canyon guerrilla warfare
which has so sorely crippled the Bri.
fish army. They have so far sue.
ceeded In obtaining by capture a
| large portion of their supplies from
| the British. General Christian Dewet.
| that greatest cavalry leader OF
modern times in one week captured
| $i25,000 in gold 1870 900 khaki uni.
| forms-enough to last an army four
years and has also captured over
| 900 horses and 5000 prisoners.
! He and his forces alone have inflicted
on the British, losses of over $4,000.
! 600. The boor forces are very
mobile and have advanced to within
! two days march or hundred mites of
! Capetowu."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-07
GOV. NASH SAYS NO
WILL NOT PERMIT RUHLIN-JEF.
FRIES FIGHT.
WARNING TO PROMOTERS
Says Entire Power of State viii Be
Brought Against it--Saengerfest
Association, However, viii Appeal
to Courts Before Declaring Pro.
posed Bout Off.

Cincinnati, Feb although the
NIT for a l0-round bout between Childs
and Martin, and a twenty-round bout
between Jeffries and Rubin in this
city Feb. IS, it is evident now the
events cannot be pulled off without
coming in conflict with the whole power
of the state, as well as with the oppos.
ing elements in this city dispatch
signed by more than 600 leading bus
mess men of Cincinnati was wired to
Governor Nash yesterday stating that
the payment of the Saengerfost deficit
concerns the city's honor
To this dispatch Governor Nash re-.
piled as follows. UNLESS all outward
evidences and preparations are at
fault, the enterprise booked for
February Is, will be a
prize fight. 1t will not be permitted to
come off and the entire power of the
state will be used to prevent IL"
The Saengerfest association also
wired the governor ana late last night
received the following reply; You
are unfortunate in your preparations
if the affair is to be simply a boxing
contest The signs all point uner.
ringly to a prize fight, | viii be
governed By this evidence and the
affair cannot be permitted. II you
persist you viii find yourselves IN con
filct with all the powers Of the state"
The Saengerfest directors stated
last night they would not declare the
fight off and that they expected to
win the suits in the court next week
and then proceed under the llmita.
tons Of the law # the decision Of
Judge HOLSTER next Tuesday ISL
against the fight i viii then be OH.
cially declared off.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-07
FERDINAND kUEHN DEAD.
Ex.Treasurer Passes Away at Nil.
waukce,

waukce.
Milwaukee. Feb. 1.--F'erdinand
kuehn, oX-state treasurer and a pion-
Ger Of Milwaukee, died yesterday af-
ternoon. He was 80 years of age and
had been suffering with the grip TO-
several days.
Mr. Kuehn was born In Augsburg.
Bavaria. In 1921, and came to this
country In 1874. He settled near &c.
darburg, where he labored for two
years before coming to Milwaukee.
His first enterprise here was In the
cigar making business, which he com.
blned with doing odd Jobs OF book.
keeping for friends in Kenosha, Ra.
cine and other towns. He always
made the Journeys to and from these
places on foot, He became assistant
city treasurer In lSA9 and held this po-
Bltion until 1854. when he was elected
city treasurer by very large major
ny He was reelected in 1885 with
out opposition
From 1856 he served as councillor.
or alderman for two years. IN 1860
he was elected TO the position OF comp
troller. which Office he held for six
years carrying on at the same time
a sort of real estate business with
Senator Charles Quentin.
In 1873 Mr. Kuchn was elected 10
the office Of state treasurer, and he re.
maincd in THIS position un,il Jan. 7.
1873 Since that time no had re.
Trained from active participation In
public affairs and lived in peace and
enjoyment. He is survived by his
wife and five children. four sons ana
one daughter
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-07

Kansas City, Feb. Fire late last
night destroyed the Coates opera
house. Walker Whiteside and com
pany had concluded the evening per-
Torrance and the audience had barely
left the building when fire was discoy-
cred. The company lost its wardrobes
and scenery, being Obliged to Zee from
the dressing rooms. The Coates ho-
tel, dagonally across the street, was
IN great danger, and many guests left
the house, but The tiremeN prevented
the flames from reaching the hotel.
The loss is estimated at $l50,000.
Bad New YORK Explosion.
New York, Feb. THE seven-story
factory of the William Wicke com
pany, manufacturers of cigar boxes
was shaken yesterday afternoon by an
explosion In the shaving tower which
wrecked the tower and demolished
the roof of the engine house The
explosion is believed to have been
caused by gas which accumulated in
the tower. The brick work fell on
the engine house, crushing II, and the
conclusion Of the explosion cracked
the big smoke stack, 100 feet high,
which lowered over the engine room.
Nearly 500 persons OF whom $50
We're women were at work In the fac
tory at the time OF the explosion. A
| panic ensued but only two persons
were seriously injured Joseph Speid.
Ter, a fireman, was badly cut and
| bruised about the head and body. He
may die Emil Barschet, steam.
filter, was badly cut about his head,
and score or more were slightly
hurt by flying splinters,
The loss caused by the explosion
viii amount to several thousand dol
J lars, and the fire which followed did
damage to the extent of $l,5o0,0 900.
Beatrice In Peril.
Omaha Feb. IA telephone report
great conllagraton is threatening to
destroy the whole business center Of
the city. Details are yet unobtainable
Big Dakota Blaze,
Fargo, n. D., Feb 1.-The business
portion of Fort Abercrombie. thirty
miles south, was destroyed last night
! by fire reported to have been started
by an overturned lamp. Both tele-
graph and telephone wires are down,
but messages from adjoining towns
state the fire was controlled after
eleven business houses had been dc.
! StrOyed These include the hank most
Office, Milwaukee depot, elevator, two
| implement warehouses, three general
stores, drug store and telephone ex-
! change The loss is placed at 5000
with half insurance. The fire started
| carly in the evening and burned five
hours. There is no fire department
ana zero weather.