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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Committee Wants City to
 Issne $5,OOO, 900 0f Bonds

ing of the mayors of all the municipal ities in Jefferson county. He will do this within the next day or two and they will take some means to assist in the move ment on foot.
 B. Steiner made suggestion that an effort be made at the next legislature to form a water district similar to the irrigation districts of the west and that a water board be appointed whose duty it would be to furnish this district with water Attorneys J. B. Weakley and Ed Smith were appointed a committee to draw up a bill creating this district and if necessary to advertise the fact that this bill would be introduced at the next meeting of the legislature.
 Another meeting of the water commit- tee will be held this afternoon at o'clock in the Commercial club rooms. Those present yesterday were: Chairman Van Hoose, J. B. Weakley, Mayor W. M. Drennen, Mayor T. T. Huey of Bessemer; Mayor N. w. Scott, of Ensley; Mayor J. G. Helm, of Woodlawn B. F. Moore, J. c. Maben, B. Steiner, John W. o'Neil, J. A. Montgomery and Ed Smith.
 Van Hoose Plan.
 A committee of three, consisting of Mayor Helm of Wood-awn, J. B. Weak ley and Mayor w. M. Drennen, was ap- pointed to carry out section of Chair man Van Hoose's recommendations at the meeting Monday afternoon. Section B is as follows:
 (b) The mayors and boards of aldermen of this immediate district, namely, East Lake, Woodlawn, Avondale North Biz mingham, Birmingham, Pratt City. Ems ley and Bessemer, and county authorities should at once get together in conference and see If it Is advisable to pool their interests and act independently of the sanitary commission of Jefferson county, form a water district of their own and secure legislative authority as may be necessary to issue, if possible, joint bond signed by the proper officials of this water district board. This board, if cre- ated, should also have not only the power to acquire lands. but also large police power to protect and control run ming waters and public springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Stewart Robson.

Eleanor Barry, Stuart Robsons leading woman in his present seasons revival of "The Comedy of Errors" and who will be seen as Adriana in the coming engage ment at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night, is regarded as one of the most talented leading women on the American stage today. Miss Barry has been prom inently placed in MT. Robson's company for the last few seasons and before that was engaged in the support of some of the leading stars of the American stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
INVESTIGATE REPORT.
Deputy Sheriffs Find Negro Woman
 Was Assaulted.

The deputy sheriffs sent yesterday to Noun. Pinson to investigate the repo.t of the criminal assault on a woman re- turned last nipht and reported that 1t was a negro woman named Matte Kil- lough.
 It was rumored in Birmingham that the assault had been committed on daughter of the justice ~- the peace of that district. hot tEis was incorrect.
 Adam Scott, negro was arrested In Columbus, Ga., last night, In connection with the alleged crime. telegram re- questing his arrest was sent out from the sheriff's office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
The Village Postmaster.

This afternoon and tonight the Jefferson theatre will have as it's attraction play new here, but which is credited with having been a success wherever it has been seen. "The Village Postmaster was first produced at the Fourteenth Street theatre, New York city. It was an immediate success and remained in New York for 227 performances or for a period of nearly seven months.
 After that it had several long runs in other large cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were reported yesterday:
 Emma F. Scott to Sarah Scott, lot 1, block 2O5 Birmingham s1so0
 Caroline s. kennedy and I. L. Kenne- dy to E. H. Anchors. the northeast half of the southwest quarter of section 26. township F. south of range west, con taining forty acres more or less; 5000.
 Mrs r. s. Davis to w. R. Mabry, tho west half of lot 10, block 47; $1425.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
ENDEAvORERS MEET.
Jefferson County Union Assemblies In
 Central Presbyterian Church.

The monthly meeting of the Jefferson County Christian Endeavor, Local Union. was held last night at the Central Pres byterian church. There were about fifty members present from the ten unions in the county. The programme was as follows:
 Devotional Services, led by V. B. Ram seur.
 Music.
 "How to Get a Fresh Stort."-"This one thing l do.''
 Forgetting Our FailureS'-J. H. Mohns.
 Reaching Forth"-Our opportunities The Rev H. w. Finn.
 "Pressing Forward Our Aim--J. s. Bridges.
 Music
 Business: Installation of new officers. Regular order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Many Children Wounded.

Louisville, Ky. January 6.-Accordng to the estimate made by conservative physician of Louisville, the number of children wounded during the Christmas holidays with blank cartridges is thirty. Of this number two have died and sev- eral are now in such critical condition that grave fears for their recovery are being felt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
PAST YEAR HAD
 99 RAINY DAYS
YEAR WAS ABOVE THE AVERAGE FOR TEN YEARS IN RAINFALL, BUT NOT AS WET AS WAS THE YEAR 1901.

During the past year there were 99 rainy days in Birmingham, 40 partially cloudy days, S5 cloudy days and 1S6 clear days.
 The amount of rain was 54.4 inches, being something greater than the record for the past ten years, but below that of last year.
 The following gives the record for last year and the past ten years:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Yacht Race Assured.

New York. January e.-The conditions governing the Americas cup match sent to the Royal Ulster Yacht club by the committee on challenge of the New York Yacht club have been returned with the signatures of the challenging clubs off, cers. All the arrangements for the in- ternational races in August are now com plete,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
BEGINS ENCHANTING.
Dirt Broken for Foundation of First
 National Bank.

John Griffith & Son, contractors for the erection of the First National Bank building, began yesterday to excavate for the foundation.
 L. J. Boyer, who was in charge of the construction work on the Woodward building will have the same position on the new building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Ester Wakefield.

Ester Wakefield, years old. died Mon- day night at the home of her parents in North Birmingham. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon and the interment was near North BirmIng- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
COUNCIL MEETS.
First Meeting of New Year Held
 Tonight.

The city council will meet in regular session tonight.
 This will be the first meeting of the new year. and matters of importance will come up for consideration. The regular standing committees will render reports, and 1t is probable that suggestions look ing toward desired state Legislation win also be considered.
 The stockade committee may make a report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Town Beats Telegraph Company.

Washington, January o.-The United States Supreme court today decided the case of the Western Union Telegraph company vs. the Borough of New Hope, Pa, in favor of the town. The case in- wolves the validity of an ordiance re- quiring a license fee for telegraph wires and poles in the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
Another LockIaw Victim.

Norfolk, Va, January 6.-The roll of victims who have met death by lockjaw as a result of burns inflicted by toy pis- tols during the holidays reached seven- teen tonight. when 9-year-old Frank Hume of ortsmouth died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
corbett Bitten By a Cat.

Hot Springs, Ark, January 6.-"Young Corbett was severely bitten on the thumb of his right hand today by pet cat. It is thought the injury may make it necessary to cancel the fight with Austin Rice on January 14
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Petitions in Bankruptoy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by the following persons: T. G. Mat thews, Chat Coar, Robert Barber and Russell Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Gas coke delivered in city limits for GA. co a ton. Bell Phone 057.
 B'ham Railway, Light and
 Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Rose Croix Degree-Birmingham chapter of Knights Rose Croix, An oient and Accepted Scottish Rite of will meet tonight for work in the Rose Croix degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Fined $3o-Robert Smith, negro, was yesterday fined $30 by Judge Fea- gin on charge of larceny of eggs from the store of c. M. McMahon on Morris avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07
CITY ITEMS.

Fines a Negro-Judge Feagin yes terday fined Henry Lee, negro, $50 in two cass of larceny of clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Marriag LIcenses.-Marriage licenses were. issued yesterday to Henry Vandorn Shirer and Ola Clyde Crenshaw, Godfrey de Gilsie Better and Mrs. Daisy Collins, I. Joachim and Clemintine Huber, T. A. Smith and Leila Tornlin, Albert T. Reeves and Emma Viola Trainer, William D. Boyd and Mollie Middlebrooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

New corporation-A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday by the Climax Mutual Aid association, the incorporators being E. M. Clark, J. A. Wallis, W. H. Brown, D. w. Dee, J. w. Brown and w. A. Shirley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

To Confer Degree-Birmingha council 635, Knights of Columbus, will confer the first degree on class of twenty-two or twenty-three candi- dates next Sunday immediately after high mass at St. PauPs church. The knights and the candidates will hear mass in body, as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-07

Assesses Property-The special commission, consisting of B. A. Thompson, James A. Going and E. V. Gregory, appointed to assess the valu- ation of certain property at Fulton Springs, condemned for right of way for the North Alabama Railway com pany, met yesterday afternoon in the office of the probate judge and as- sessed a valuation of $175 on the land.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
CANVAssERs.

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
CANvAssERs.
State OF Wisconsin, 60
County of Vernon, %
We, Jens Davidson, chairman Of the county
board and I, o. Mork, register OF deeds and
n. ID. Helgeson, a member OF the county
board of said county constituting board OF
county canvassers, therefor. do hereby certi-
fy that the foregoing and within tabular
statement Is correct and true, as compiled
from the original returns made to the county
clerk OF said county, and as compared there
with by us, and that from such returns 1t APP
pears that at the judicial election held In the
several towns, wards, villages and election
districts OF said county ON the first Tuesday
in April, A. ID. 1903 being the seventh day Of
said month.
The whole number OF votes given for justice
Of supreme court for the full term ,ummenc-
Ing on the first Monday In January, A. D..
1904. was one thousand nine hundred and
seventy even tlq77) OF which number William
Ruger received four hundred and ninetee n
40 votes; Robert G.. Siebecker received on
thousand three hundred and seven Q307)
votes; j. g. Moritz Wittig received two hum
dred and forty nine (24al votes o. G.. Ronken
received one ~ votei Oh. Smith received one
~ vote,
Amendment to the Constitution, was eleven
hundred and eighty nined1S9) OF which num-
Der For Amendment to Section l. of Article
!, OF constitution Of Wis, received six hum
dred and twentY-six 626) votes, and Against
Amendment TO Section 1, Article Z. OF the
Constitution of Wisconsin," received five
hundred and sixty three 1868 votes.
witness our hands, az the office OF the coun-
W board OF supervisors, at VIroqua Ia SAID
county, this 14th day Of April. In the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three.
JENs DAVIDSON, Chairman County Board,
I. .. MoRK, Register of Deeds,
A. ID. HELGEsEN, Member of County Board,
Board OF County Uanvassers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
SHERIFF'S SALE On EXECUTION.
NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT BY
~ virtue of an execution, issued out of the
Circuit Court of Vernon county, Wisconsin.
wherein Ludwig Frederick was plaintiff, and
George Grosskopp and Ludwig Grosskopp
were defendants,in favor of said plaintiff, and
against ,aid defendants. | have duly seized,
levied upon and taken into nv possession ali
the right, title and interest thai said defend
ant Ludwig Grosskopp had on the 10th day
of July, 1900 or has since acquired In and to
the following described rea! estate, described
more particularly as follows, TO- wit:
The west fractional one-half % of the south
west quarter "a OF section ak t6l township
thirteen I'D range six 90 west and the east
oue-half "a of the southeast quarter & u OF
section one "a township thirteen Cl3) of range
seven ~ west, in Vernon county. which
will on the 29th day of May, 1908 ri the
hour Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
at the trent door of the court house in the
city OF VroQua, Vernon county, Wis ,onsin in
said county and state aforesaid, expose for
sale and sell at public vendue TO the highest
bidoer for cash, or so much thereof as may be
necessary 10 satisfy said execution and costs
OF sale S. j. SEvERsoN, Sheriff
WINTER X EsCH, Attorneys for Plaintiff,
La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Dated Sheritf's Office, Viroqua, Wis, this 18th
day OF April 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Notice of Sale ON Partition
state of Wisconsin


Circuit Court Vernon County
John Connor Ell. al. plaintiffs vs.. William
Connor defendant.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue OF "A
judgment OF partition and sale in the above
entitled action, rendered in the court afore-
said on the 14th day of April 1903 the under
signed referee will offer for sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash the following
described real state to-wit;-the west half of
the southeast quarter of section twenty-f five
(2bl, except such parts thereof IN the north
east corner as are owned and occupied by the
NJ. f. church, School district No. 6 town OF
Franklin, William Claywater and John Roo
son; also about thirteen and one half acres
off the north side OF the northwest quarter CT
the northeast quarter of section thirty six
1850, also fourteen acres off the ngrth side OF
the northeast quarter OF the northeast quar-
ter OF section thIrty-three G}3), all Of above
land being in township Q2) north, range five
{5) west, on the ist day IF June 1908 at the
hour of 10 O'Clock a. M, of tnat day at the res
ldence on the first above described tract at
Liberty Pole. Town of Franklin, Vernon
county. Wisconsin.
Dated April I4th, 1903.
SMITH & GRIFFIN, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
THOMAS A. ToLRUD, Referee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22

-TryH w. Bankers Cough, Catarrb,
Consumption Remedy if you want the
best medicine the world has ever known,
at Johnson's drug store
AS good as the best, and better
than the rest" are the silver laced Wy
andott eggs-50 cents per Is. For lar
ger numbers liberal discount. I have
raised them exclusively for seventeen
years. +. w. ALEXANDER
Foley's Honey Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right Don't delay,taking.
Sold by A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
first publicatio April Is 1903
PROBATE NOTICE
Motto of application for final settle

Motto OF application for final settlement
VERNON COUNTY CoURT--IN PROBATE
In the matter of the estate Of Nels
Larson deceased.
On reading and filing the application OF Lewis
Larson administrator representing among other
things that he has fully administered
the said estate and praying that time and
place be fixed for examining and GLOWING
his account of such administration, and that
the residue of the said estate be assigned
TO such persons as are by law entitled to the
same;
1t is Ordered, That said application be heard
before this court at general term thereof to
be held at the probate office in the city of Viro
qua on the 2nd day of June, A. d. 1913, at IL
Clock a. N.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, Tn at notice OF
the time and place of examining and allowing
said account and of assigning the residue OF
said estate, be given to all persons interes ted by
publication of copy Of this order for three sue
cessive weeks In the Vernon County Gene T, a
newspaper publish ed in said county, before the
day fixed for said hearing.
By the Court. D. o. MAH0NEY, County Judge,
Dated this 9th day of April, A. d. 1903
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Written for the cEssoR.-
UEFORG0TTEE.
By WILIIAM HAUGHToN.

bf WILLIAM l1AbhhANss
Is there sJrne wrong you would forget
Ny sad faced brother
some blessing lost ycu still Fegres.
some memory that baunts you yet,
And grieyes you brother2
Some bitter word unklndly spoken
Some deed you've done; some pledge you "
broL IN.
Some heart you've wounded. and left bleed
ing. tag
Or lightly passed, untouched, unheeding
Alas, my brother. pc
I've, too. been in that lonely land,
Like you my. brother
I've seen life's wrecks upon the strand,
Ungathered by human handi
Unhesded brother
I've listened to the sad waves sizzling
My sEddersoul in pain replying;
I've told my heavy heart that sorrnw
Some day would die and lave no morrow
AlasSmy brother.
Gan we do aught, the wrong to right
Or mend IL brother?
If not why drag IT to the light
A bane. mildew. and blight
on life my brother
For me, I've learned no time can neal 1t.
Nor would from my soul concealit;
I've laid 1t by my richest treasure
To turn ms :eet from sinful pleasure,
10 that. my brother!
Viroqua, 1903.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
First publication April Is. 1908
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of Application for Final Sci


W ERNoN COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
State OF Wisconsin, County of Vernon, IS.
In the matter of the estate Of John f.
Elgar, deceased.
on reading and filing the application of
Albert Knehn, executor representing among
other things that he has fully administered the
said estate, and praying that a time aud place be
fixed for examining and allowing his account of
his administration, and that the residue Of the
said estate be assigned to such persons as are
by law entitled to the same;
1t is ordered, That said application be heard
before this court, at regular term thereof to
be held at the probate Office in the city OF Viro-
qua, on the 9Th day OF May A. D. 1903, at 10
O'Clock A. M.
1t Is further ordered, That notice of the
time and place of examining and allowing said
account and OF assigning the residue of said
estate, be given to al persons interested,
by publication of copy OF this order.
for three successive weeks in the Vernon
County Censor, a newspaper printed in said
county, before the day fixed for said hearing.
Blythe Court. ID, o. MAHoNEY, County Judge
Dated this 4th day OF April,A D 1903.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS
From the Brain aud Pens of the CensoPs
Live Country and Village Writers
wHRATLAND.


BRUSH Hollow, April lied Kellicutt and
family have moved back to the hickapoo
from Clark county Ike Christman or CLARK
county, IL visiting among relatives and
friends. Louie Van Allen Is working for
Fred Kellicutt this summer. The Ladies
Aid meets with Mrs. Ed Cox wednesday, the
I5th.. Nels Appleton has been sick 0na
Gray Is also on the sick list Grace Richie
Is working for Chas Tostrude -. There's was
dance at o. Tostruds's Saturday eve week
ago. 1t was well attended and was farewell
gathering for they have moved to their new
home near Readstown.. Dora De Witt is
working for Mrs. Ames.-.-G Gilbert Beaver ana
Clyde Ames have goneto Minnesota to work
this summer. Eda Kellicutt Is once more
among friends OF this place., Lefty kellar
spent . lev days with her brother Walter and
wife. Our school will soon commence with
the same lady as teacher Mr.. Nelson has
moved on the side hill farm which he pur.
chased some time ago. Jessie Brott visited
Kickapoo friends iast week. Mrs J. CHRIST
man went north TO see relatives and friends
Some OF the farmers have been plowing.
Hot POTATO.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22
Closing ont Sale.

Those wishing to secure trees of orna-
mental or orchard vari, lies will find it
TO their interest to call o.. me Al my res
ideuce, or at the "Viroqua Nurseries"
and select from my stock now growing
few rods east of the school grounds.
Also ont lots for sale, located on same
grounds or adjacent thereto Call and
make choice befsIo t4e best are sold.
II TRowBRIDGE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-22

La Crosses celebrated specialist in rectal
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personally.
/ state without reservation that have stud.
led and thoroughly understand every method
OF treatment of these diseases which metical
science has discovered.
cure permanently and absolutely Fistula
Hamorrholds tPtlesl, Itching Piles, Fissures
Chronic Constipation. Ohrenic Diarrhoea
Froctitis and all other Rectal and Intestinal
Diseases without pain or the knife.
MY office Is equipped with every modern
appliance for the treatment OF Rectal and In
teSttnal diseases. Many OF them are my own
Invention and used only by me.
nave a department for women with a
woman attendant.
htstula is the most battling OF Rectal dis
eases. IL burrows and grows from week 10
week, eating away tissue ana wearing away
NE. Fistulas are breeding places for the
germs OF tuberculosis. typhoid fever and
other fatal diseases. The abiest general
practitioner almost Invariably fails to cure
tlSiuia, or even &c locate its source or chan
mel, Its treatment requires the attention OF
skilled specialists, one who has devoted
eases.
Fifteen years 81 my life have becp deye.ed
exclusively to the study and treatment OF
Rectal and Intestinal Diseases, Fistnla HON.
orrholds tPilesA Chronic Constipation.
ur9 nc, D{Snrrhoea tisSurcs, Proctitis, Itch
ihk Iltes, dyspepsia and ;Ne numerous 9th n
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nave 10 nay oiAce hundreds OF letters
t tfoia patlents testitying my ability 10 cure
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nc toe su fe er @ ary one of NJ huaareds
OF pat euts cured BY IN nv best testimonials
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