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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

LIBRARIANS REPORT.
No. of yearly mem bers. ........ 33
No. of monthly members..... 100
Books in library. ............. 1000
No. State hooks. 100
No. books read. ............... 1880
Average No. books read per
month. -. ............... 1856
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

For glasses that FIT the eye and
give satisfaction see Walter 8. Mac.
donald, the only GRADUATE opti-
clan In Cherokee county at A. r.
Kane's drug and jewelry store all
next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

Your burdens will not only be made lighter, but your
homes beautiful if you paints and you will always
be satisfied if you give your entire trade in the drug
line We carry the stock and make correct prices Come
in and talk paint with us.
Very respectfully,
MORROW DRUG co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

For SALE.-A good fertilizer
wheat drill. Call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12
Mapes, Photographer.
Or. English. Phone 1s9.

Claude Jones for artistic photos,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

The street commissioner should
look after that bad cut or wash on
East River street. just south of the
Norman Hotel corner. The water ID
fast running that street, and the
matter is one very easily remedied.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-09-12

Milton Terry, colored, aged sev.
euty years, died at his home In the
north west part of town on Aug. 70
of consumption. Funeral services
were held on Aug. 30 and the re.
mains Inferred In the city cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
A LITTLE SERMON.
BE HUMANE wIrH ANIMALS.

The sight of horses hearse and led
horse following his mate calls renewed
attention to the way in which this faith
full, noble animal is treated. The OBJ
servant person can every day see things
in the streets which must pain the heart
having any feeling Men employing
boys to drive express or delivery wagons
should watch carefully the way in
which the boys use the horses Much
may be learned by the manner in which
a boy drives up to receive load, or how
he starts out on his trip. One can see
whether he has made a friend of the
horse or if the horse is afraid of the boy.
Boys should be taught to drive. Some
think, apparently, that driving comes
by instinct. There are many points in
driving in which boy should be in
structed. 1t is not enough to tell him to
be careful" he must be told how to be
careful and what to be careful about.
Many times kind-hearted boy is cruel
because he knows no better
When the streets are in such q condi-
ton as the storm of Tuesday night put
them it should not be expected that o
driver should make his trip in the same
| time SIS when the streets are in good
GUHsllblpus Ons kluSb Ub pdbitlb Will
delays Do not hurry the driver or the
horse. In {, time Of hard travelling the
horse needs more free use of his neck,
Do not check too tightly.
Humane sentiments should be instilled
in the miads of children from their in.
fancy up. Do not let a chilo however
young, maui or misuse cat or dog.
Watch carefully their attitude to every
1 4 y A l. L
every live thing has rights which are to
be respected. With right training in
humane feelings, the future generations
would cease to dock horses or GO kill in
nocent birds in order TO wear their re-
mains for ornaments on hats. If hu.
manity to animals were properly taught,
humanity to the human being would re-
ceive better attention. "A man that is
cruel, is man that is cowardly." He
who beats lis beast would beat me il
he burst. Milwaukee Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Washington Exercises.

A large audience gathered at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday even
ing to participate in exercises ceiebrat
ing Washington's birthday A mixed
program was rendered, consisting of
several addresses, recitation, duet and
music blythe chorus choir.
Prof. Pearson delivered an address on
the subject virginia as Washington
knew it." and contrasted conditions at
that period of our history with the pres
ent. A good picture of different phases
Of life in Virginia in Washington :
time was drawn and one could not but
realize the wonderful change that has
been wrought along social. economic
and other lines since that period up to
the present day.
The next feature of the program was
recitation by Miss Maude Vaughn en-
titled annie Laurie. This was well
rec ived and appreciated by al.
'rThe Inner facts of Washington s
Home Life" was discussed by Prof.
Smith He brought out the point that
Washington at the inception of his
career led much the life Of his fellow
Virginians, falling into their easy social
ways. But he had that element in his
nature which compelled him to seek
and lead nobler life than that os,nsny
of his contemporaries
Following the address of Mr.. Smith
WAS a duet by the Misses Hazel Smith
and Mary Coffland, tine rendition OF
which showed both young ladies to b.
possessed of more than usual musical
talent A patriotic song sung by al
concluded pleasant evenings enter.
tainment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
DEATH OF ATTORNEY HoADIEY.
He Dies Suddenly In a Barn at HilisoorO Frtm
Heart Disease.
LFrom the nlIIsporo sentry ]


About 4:90 p. m. on February l3th
Ben Bates Hoadley was found dead in
the barn of A. P. Msllow, where he wac
doing the evening, chores, His little
five year old son found him lying on q
pile of hay as if asleep, He took hold
of his fathers hand and spoke to him
but got no response. He then ran home
and told his sister to come. thai his
father was asleep in the barn. Upon
arriving Mary Hoadley saw at once that
he was dead and Immediately informed
Mr. Mallow. Drs. Pinch and Vernon
were called and upon arriving ordered
him taken to his house where all means
were taken to revive him put it was
possible. An inquest was held and
jury brought the verdict that he cal
to his death from disease of the cal
Half an hour before the repor sa1i :
that Mr. Hoadley was dead re was dow Y
town and in apparently as good healt s
as ever. a.
Funeral services took place Sunday
at the Congregational church. con
Quoted by the local lodge of Modern
Woodmen and Rev, Rowel The HillsS
boro fire department of which he was
a member, was also out in body. The
remains were taken to lronCon on Mon
day for burial
Benjamin Bates was born in Colum-
bia, Williams Co, Ohio. on the Goth day
of March 1859. In 1898 he located in
Hillsboro where he has since been prac-
ticing law A widow and seven chill
dren survive him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Answers the Musscr-Out Call.

The veteran soldier and pioneer citi-
zen, Hon. David G. Yakey, answered to
the long roll call, at his home in the
town of Clinton, Monday morning, af-
ter long and painful illness. 1t was
but few days since special pension
was approved in his behalf, covering the
severe affliction from which he has suf-
fered for several years. Mr. IaxeY was
a prominent man in his section during
the active period of his life. He was
laid to rest &C Salem church yesterday,
his funeral being largely attended by
neighbors. His Grand Army comrades
performed ths last rites of laying his re-
mains to rest, Alex Lowrie Post mem
bers being numerously present. The
following brief biographical sketch OF
Mr.. Yakey s copied from the history OF
Vernon county;
Hon. o. @. Yakey was one OF the early
teachers Of southwestern Wisconsin. lie was
born in aoudoun county, in the good old state
of uginis, the home OF washington, IN lh3o
When two years OF age. his parents sought a
new home in Ohio, and u. q, grew TO manhood
In Perry ana MuSktngum counties OF the
Buckeye state. His father. Jacob Yakeyt. is
living, and still resides in Ohio Mr., Aakey
received fair cducationa advantages ia his
youth, and being of an endutrtng turn OF
mind, thought to see what advantage the IA
nous western country afforded for young
man. On October 6, 1856, he arrived In Bad
AK tnow Vernon county. Soon after his ar
rival, he was employed to teach, and followed
that profession for some years the greater
portion OF the time in Vernon county. He
was a thorough teacher and tirm discipiinar-
ian. and his success was good In 1861 he
was elected superintendent of the schools OF
Clinton town, but subsequently enlisted In
company A, 25th regiment, Wisconsin VolCu,
teer Infantry aud participated in the vari,
fortunes of that regiment through its lon
aud tedious three years service. In 1856 Mr..
YaRey settled on his present farm on section
90
Mr.. Yakey represented the eastern
district of Vernon county in the assem-
bly, at the legislative session of 1880.
He leaves widow ana large family of
sons and daughters to mourn his death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Wrtten o. CoId 70 DE censOr.

Mrs. E. s. Porter, Viroqlla: Il ship
ped barrel of turkeys anG chickens to
Massachusetts which netred me $2S
after all charges were paid. Turkeys
sold at 30 cents, chickens at 16. The
demand for good fowls las been un-
usual the past market season, and it has
paid good profits TO raise them"
f. w. Alexander; Il have q news
paper clipping from Spokane which
tells of the injury and wandering of my
brother, K. Il. Alexander, IN that city
ON the night of the 10Th. He was found
wandering about in a demented condi-
ton, and on examination was found to
have been 'sand-bagged' by someone un-
known, while going from bis home to
some point in the city. He was quite
severely injured about the head; but
private advices are to the effect that he
will not probably sustain permanent in
juries either physically or mentally.
1irs John Morton, Springfield, Mo;
"We can't give mp the CENSOR; its a
etter every week from the old home.
J. E. Green, Mitchell, South Dakota
I'VE are having a cold winter for this
country; snow on the ground since early
December
N. v. Gardner, Larimore, South Da'
kota: i want the news to,come 60 me
eacl week from the best county in the
wor d. How is that for compliment
for Vernon, and we don't believe the
young man is homeslck, either.
O. G.. Moen, Des Moines, Iowa
Herewith my check for three years
subscription. The paper is always a
welcome visitor. When it misses as 1t
sometimes does, we are inclined to make
| things blue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
.-MiIder.
: Nice weather this.

Nice weather this.
Mrs Frank Davis is receiving a Wis
it from her mother, Mrs. Decker of Spar
ia.
The La Crosse Morning Chronicle
reaches us in the morning and is deliver
ed by carrier
Be sure to see the Western Wiscon-
sin Land & Loan Company before buy
ing real estate.
Ed Culver visited his mother, Mrs.
C. NJ Culver at Cashton over Sunday,
remaining over Monday night to assist
the Cash ton orchestra at the dance.
Try Fl. W. Barker's Cough, Catarrh,
Consumption Remedy If you want the
best medicine the world has ever known,
at Johnsons drug store.
Queen muslin garments are the per
feotion of durability and finish. OBJ
tainable only at Tate's during their spe
,cial muslin underwear sale.
History, not prophecy--all w. b. u.
graduates secure positions. Spring term
March end Beautiful catalogue free.
Address w. B. T., La Crosse.
We are known by everybody in vi
roqua as leader in the jewelry business
and particularly so in watches.
Jos BOEHRER, Jeweler.
Trunks Trunks Another car load
qf trunks and satchels just received at
the Blue Front Store. Some new things
m these goods. Prices are always right
/ The Western Wisconsin Land &
Loan Company report having listed q
l larger number Of bargains in farms the
past week than ever b-fore IN their his
tory in the same length Of time.
--Thos. A. Tolrud, manager ot the
/ Vernon County Land Co, office ovel
Towner's store) has some of the finest
! farms in Vernon county for sale. Give
him call. He can show you what yor
| want.
W. T. McLain and Haughton Brown
( delivered 20 dozen brooms to La Cross
( merchants on Monday They also tool
, orders enough to keep them busy 70
some time TO come. The new broom
decided success.
Miss Dora Morrison will oe in vi
roqua Mo6dayg Tuesdays and Wednes
days giving music lessoDg and lessons Il
China painting Kindergarten work il
music Class IN history Of music. al
vanced pupils taken Phone, John Ber
netts residence 142
The Opera nouse is being very 81
tistically decorated for the Bachelor
ball on Friday eve FEB. 9th. 30 Il
forts in the way Of Preparations eEe D'
ing spared TO make this the swelle'
event Of the season. Hacketts' oTche
ira Of Baraboo has oeen engaged 70 fui
nish the music
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Iphuman TRAFFIC in Children.

Supt. Spindler of the poor department
OF Milwaukee has discovered that babies
are sold in that city, without process
of law. He has found that there are
nearly a half score Of places in the city
where babies are taken and no questions
asked, on payment of $40 or s2O by the
one disposing of them. Afterwards they
are turned over to any person who is
willing to pay few dollars for them.
II they cannot be sold they are given
away. This state of things was un-
earthed by an application Of Mrs Helen
Purdy, 1872 Fourteenth street, for sup
port If an infant. 1t was found that
The infant in question had been left with
the woman, who had been told if she
could get something for the child, well
and good; Il not they were to get rid Of
it any way to save the keeping. This
state Of things has been carried on for a
long time. In few cases has there been
any attempt at lawful adoption. Usu-
ally the person wanting the baby has
come to the house and taken the child
away and that was the end of 1t. The
authorities will take the matter up. -Ex.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
A KeIghboflug Cave.

Sigel Tainter writes the Soldiers
Grove Advance concerning the discov-
cry and exploration of a cave recently
made on the farm Of David Hines near
Towerville. The explorers state that
stalactites Of limestone deposits in the
form Of iciles were found, some reach
ing from the ceiling TO the floor, About
a dozen bats were discovered in one of
the rooms. while in another some old
bones presumably of wild animals were
found. Curious formations were dis
covered, one Of which was the perfect
representative Of horses head The
party remained under ground exploring
the cave nearly FIVE hours and the far.
ther they went the more intricate be-
came the task of going from one cham
Der to another, 70 An adjournment was
taken to some day when more complete
preparations win be made for further
explorations A camera and flashlights
will be taken along and views OF the in
terror Of this wonderful cave obtained
SO that the public will have a better idea
Of the extent and formations Of some Of
the chambers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Parents Take Warning.

EDITOR CENSOR; 1t appears from
our city court records a commencement
has been made to stop minors from
playing billiards and pool. Two owners
Of tables were fined this week Pool
and billiard rooms have been the resort
all winter of boys from 10 to II years OF
age, often till midnight. Do our city
fathers sanction this state of affairs. il
not, why don't they instruct the mar
shals to enforce the law 1t might be
good for the boys il these slot machines
in the saloons were prohibited where FOL
five cents'can be seen obscene pictures
also various places where dice are
thrown for money. Enforce few or
dinances or get back TO town govern
ment. CITIZEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
IFrom the Westby Times. ]

DIR. Gunderson came down from La
Crosse last Saturday to assist Drs. Schri-
ner and Schee in an operation on Freddie
Shannon for appendicitis. The patient
is getting along nicely.
Westby would like to play checkers
with Viroqua or La Fargo. If there
are any checker crank" in these places
let them write to Henry Helgeson,
Westby. for particulars regarding a
matched game.
After a weeks experience with pub
lie library and reading room at Westby,
the friends of the movement have every
reason to feel gratified with results 20
far attained. The general interest man
ifested by the younger as well as the
older people Of the town proves that a
library and reading room has place
along side of other enterprises within
the village
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
lFtom the pesoto Argus.l

Messrs Geo. and Frank Powell left
here for Billings, Mont, Tuesday morn
ing.
The dwelling house of John Fl. Sey-
mour, Of this village, known as the old
Rust place, which was occupied blythe
r. d. Whitney family, was destroyed
by fire early yesterday morning Nearly
al of Mr. Whitneys household effects
were saved. The estimated loss to Mr..
Seymour is something like $500, but the
amount of insurance was not learned.
The origin of the fire s a mystery, the
roof Of the house having fallen in be-
fore its occupants were aware of the
disaster
The Messrs Hogoboom of La Crosse,
the box factory projectors at this place,
began operations Monday, getting out
material on the Tibbets island for the
proposed factory. 1t Is understood that
they have purchased the Woodbury.
planning mill, which will be remodeled
and refitted for their purpose, and the
work of manufacturing boxes, etc, soon
commenced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Wanted

We world like to ASK, through the
columns Of your paper, il there Is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of Indigestion, Dye
pepsia, and liver troubles that has not
been cured and we also mean their re-
suits, such az sour stoms ch, fermenta-
tion of food habitual costiyeness, ner-
vous dyspepsia, headache, despondent
feelings, sieeplessness--in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach or
liver9 This medi cine has been sold for
many years in Ill civilized countries,
and we Wish 20 correspond with you
and send you one Of our books free Of
cost. IL yoa never used August Flower
try 4 20 cent bottle free We have
never known If it, failing IL 30, some
thiIlg more serious is the matter with
you. The % cent size has just been in.
trod01ed this year Regular size II
cepta At all druggists.
q. g GsEEN, Woodbury., n. J.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
G. A. R. Banquet.

The members of the Alex Lowrie
post gave banquet in honor of Wash
ington's birthday at the Relief Corps
hall on the evening of Feb. 23 The
guests were the ladies of the Relief
Corps The menu was bountiful and
served in fines style by the g. A. r.
boys After the tables were removed a
fine patriotic program was given con-
sisting of speeches, interspersed with
music The program was as follows:
An address Of welcome, Col Butt;
Reply to Col Butt, Mrs. NJ. G. Nichols
Washington, Captain Silbaugh; Lin
coin, Rev. Stemen; American Soldiers,
Rev. Goodnight; Grant, Rev. Buffers
Personal "reminiscences of Civil war,
Mrs. Goodnight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
DOUBLE TRAGEDY NEAR cHAsEKuRG.
Mrs. Minnie Lehrke Burned to Death On Saturday
Frick Petersen Takes His Own Life Sunday.

| A shocking tragedy occurred neal
Chaseburg on Saturday last, when Mrs.
Minnie Lehrke was found burned to q
crisp, living on the floor in her home.
Mrs. Lehrke was a widow, fifty years OF
age and lived alone in house but very
short distance from that of her son,
Gust A. Lehrke, little over two miles
south of Chaseburg. The fire was dis
covered about two o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon by the son, who after clearing
the house somewhat of smoke, effected
an entrance and found the charred body
of his mother lying on the floor OF the
bedroom, near the foot of the bed. The
bed had nearly been consumed by the
flames and portion of the floor under
the bed was burned through.
The origin of the fire is somewhat Of
a mystery and will probably never be
entirely known. One supposition is that
Mrs Lehrke, after starting ner fire Sat-
urday morning returned to bed and that,
unknown to herself, her clothing in some
manner caught fire and by the time she
became aware of her peril she was so
suffocated by smoke as to be unable to
save herself or secure assistance.
An inquest WAS held Sunday anf the
verdict rendered was that deceased came
to her death by fire, cause unknown.
Funeral services occurred at the nome
yesterday in the presence of large
number of relatives and friends of the
decsrsed.
On Sunday last, Frick Peterson. an
old gentleman living a mile southeast
of Chaseburg, committed suicide by
hanging himself to a tree, a short dia-
tance from his home Dependency
oyer poor health is generally presumed
TO be the cause of his rash act.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
srArE OF wIsooEsIN, :

NBRNDE COUNTY
10 the Torn ana Village CieTIts Of The Ser raj
TOscHs and Villages Of Vernon County:
At a judicial election ~ be held Ia the sew
eral toWus, villages, wards spd election dis
tricts IN this county on the first Tuesday oi
April A. u. 1908 bein9 the seventh day VI
said month, the following officers designated
ia the foregoing notice from the secretary OK
state se to be elected tO-Wit:
/ a Justice OF the supreme court Ia place OF
/ Honor Charles Y. Bardeen, whose term
| OF Office will expire on the first Monday 10
| January, A. y. 1904.
/ votes can yassed and returns mode according
| to law.
| Given nndeF my hand and official seal ~
| the city Of yiroQua, this I'D day Of February
| A. d. 1908 J. J. MARSHALL.
| County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
Inuestie.L. This Lsrd Deal.

A 1G3.acre fa1m for sale, fifty acres
under cultivation; fifty acres more good
farm land TO clear. All under good
fence and wall watered, with plenty of
good saw timber. Good buildings.
Farm only one mile out Of Viola This
farm and one hundred head of sheep
for 80, 300 If sold in ten days. Here is a
good deal for some one. Write for our
prices on other farms
TREsEDER & FETTY, Viola, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL ELECTION
srATE OF WIsoONsTN.l

j -
DEPARTMENT or STATE. 80
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AT
~ the judicial election to be held In the
several towns, wards, villages and election
districts Of the State of Wisconsin, on the first
Tuesday in April, A. d. 1908. being the Tth
day Of said month, tho following officers are
10 be elected, to-wit:
A Justice OF the Supreme Court, In the place
OF Honorable Chas. V. Bardeep, whose term
OF office viii expire on the first Monday In
January, 1904
A circuit judge for the Second circuit, &c
cording to the provisions of section two Of
chapter two of tho laws OF 1908 whose term
shall commence on the first Monday In May,
A. ID. 1908. and end on the day proceeding
the first Monday in January, A. ID. 1919, as
determined by section three Of said act.
A circuit Judge for the Tenth citcnit con
sisting OF the counties OF Florence, Forest
Lapgiade, Outagarte, shaganO. In the place
Office will expire ON the first Monday In Jan
uary, a. u. 1904.
a circuit Judge for the Sixteenth circuit,
consisting OF the counties OF Lincoln. Mara
th0n, Oneida, Villas, in the place OF Honor
able w. @. Eilyerthorn, whose term OF Office
Will expire on the first Monday In January
A. j. 1904
A circuit Judge for the Seventeenth circuit,
consisting OF the counties Of Clark, Eau
Claire, JACK SON. in the place OF HONORABLE
! -Ges ONeiIi, whose term OF office viii eN'
pre- on the first Monday in January, a. D
such municipal judges as are required BY
law TO be elected at this time.
Said election 10 be held and conducted
votes canyassed and returns made In accor-
dance with Law.
Given under my hand and official seal, a.
! city Of Madison, this 2ist day Of February
" w l. UOTTgER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-02-25

Wanted, 900 housekeepers 20 call
and see our superb new line Of RICHARD
SONS SUPERLATIVE CARPETS. New
spring patterns now on exhibition {
Tate's Big Store.