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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-02-26


Andy Grants Pluck, 81. Alger,
Boys King Arthur, Sidney Lanier,
Boys OF the Rincon Ranch, Fl. s. Canfeld,
Dogtown, NJ. o. Wright,
Eight Girls and Dog, C. Wells,
The Haunted Mine, II. Castleman,
Hortense, a Difficult Child. E. A. Foster,
The Lightning Conductor, c. N. and A. NJ.
Williamson,
Lois Mallet's Dangerous Gift, NJ. C. Lee,
Nathal1e's Chum, A. G.. Kay,
SWeetbrtar and Thistledown, j. N. Brack-
EFT, ~.
What Girl Can Make and Do, L. and A.
Beard,
Wigwam Stories, M. C. Judd,
A Girl OF This Century, NJ. G. Darling,
REFERENCE DEPARTMENT..
The Lawson History OF the Americas cup,
M. M. Thompson and Thomas Lawson.
This book is presented to the library by
Thomas Lawson.
Connecticut at the Columbian Exposition
In 1893.
Work OF the Connecticut Women at the
Worlds Exposition, Chicago 1898.
Harper's Encyclopedia Of United States
History, 10 volumes.
Connecticut Public Documents, 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
CHEESE KNIVES AS WAR IMPLEMENTS !.
viroaua Boy Tells Something Of Soldi .ne
Far-off Philippines
ILIGAN, MINpANAS 4uary 16.

ILIGAN. MINDANAS Ariary 10.
EDITOR CENSOR: Having little spare
time and thinking a few lines would in
terest the people Of old Viroqua as we'll
as yourself | take plkaauie in penning
you little Of soldiers life among the
Moros.
was stationed on Luzon for about
ten months and thenremoyed to Iligan,
Mindanao where we are at present en-
gagged in building military road from
lligau, on the northern coast of Minda
nae, through the heart of the Moro
country to lake Lauao, distance Of
twenty-five Lliles. 1t is q great task
and when completed will 90 down in
the history of these islands rs one of the
great accomplishments of the A ne, ican
soldiers in the Philippines Ii is very
hard " ork, and not being able ia get any
Moros TO labor on the road, all the work
falls on the soldiers. Living on an ar
my ration and working on the road an
der boiling hot sun, isu't what per-
soc is looking for, besides keeping ont
of the way OF the friendly More" who
is lying in the brush with a cheese-k knife,
a yard long, waiting TO engage in what
he calls "a friendly conversation The
other day, one of the men in our com
pany was attacked by two of these
friendly Moros" and the first slash re-
suited in our fellow comrade loosing his
left shirt pocket As he was unarmed
he took to his heels and being ont Of
luck fell over log. The next slash
took off aoout half of his heel and he
called FOR help. When help arrived the
friendly Moro" had disappeared. We
were all glad it was no worse and the
next time our friend leaves the rest Of
the company he will be in such shape
as to give these dusky charmers a dose
of medicine known as the sure cure, max
ing him good Moro
At present there is only one battalion
at work. The first battalion is expected
here this week, which means four hun
dred more soldiers on the Job, and a
great hf ip it will be. We have already
completed about six miles Of the road
and are now at the worst part, and when
that is finished the rest win be clear
sailing. The object Of the road is to
open up the country on this side of the
island and as the chaplain says. LET
life into the bloody. bloomin wilderness
so the moros can see their way out
We were all awakened the other night
by shot being fired into camp 1t was
only Moro trying to convince the
Americanoes he was not cold footed.
These Moros are Mohammedans and be-
lieve that il they yield to the Americans
their religion will be annihilated There
has been a great spread of cholera and
the natives lay 1t TO the Americans We
lost two men with the dread disease.
When one gets the cholera his hours are
numbered. 1t is very bad thing and
all precaution is taken to gaurd against
it.
Hoping these few lines are Of interest
to the readers, at the same time wish
ing the Moros Happy fourth of July
t. I'll ey leave their cheese-knives u
| lone, | remain,
JASON 9, RUSSELL.
90. l., 9Sth Reg, Iligan, Mindanao, p /
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18

New County Fair Buildings WIN be Built for Con
siderable Less than Estimated

The building committee appointed to
superintend the erection of new build
ings on She ground of the agricultural
society, opened bids for the same on Sat
urday, there being four applications for
the work. The lowest bidders Were
Marker 81 Stevens, who name1 81, 295
for material and building, excepting
the foundation and painting 1t is esti-
mated that these will cost something
like $500. The building will be planned
after the West Salem structure which
is an imposing art exhibition affair 1t
will be S0x120, with wings and well
proportioned side additions
1t was decided to make good use of the
old buildings by moving the north wing
near the entrance gate and converting
it into a residence for some one who
may have charge of the grounds. The
main building will be used for stock
barns. G. b Coleman has the con.
tract for moving tie buildings at s10O.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
From the HiIlsporo sentry.l


Mrs. E. " Wernick is in Milwaukee
this week receiving treatment for rheu-
matism.
Hammer Bros. commenced operations
in their stave mill The output of
slaves will not be as large this year as
formerly on account Of the scarcity Of
timber.
Geo Hofmeister sold four blooded
hogs Two went to the county farm at
The tour brought 500.
Attorney E. r. Harkin of Marshfeld,
came to the village Monday, and after
looking over the pre- spects, has decided
to locate here Mr. Harkin is gradu-
ate Of the law school at Madison.
A case of small pox is reported in the
village Fred Ttuehl, blacksmith, is
qusrantined "a one of DR.. Pinch's houses
with the disease. 1t Is said there was q
case pfor to this one but 1t was not pro-
noTdced small pox until recently.
An accident befell little Francis Kosa
which may cause him to lose the sight
of his left eye He fell down stairs
striking his eye on tin can. His
mother took him to Milwaukee Sunday
for treatment
Curt Tattu informs us that he will
leave for Chicago where he has a posi-
tion. His family will remain here for
some time before joining him at his new
home Mr.. Tattu has been a resident
hers for quite number of years and
hi- friends regret to see him leave.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
.EMs FROM OUR NsIdHBORIsa PRESS.
LFrom ID LaFarge Enterprlse.l !

Harvey Potter sold his farm on Bsav
Creek to Al Davenport who has moved
his family there, but will retain his po-
sition with e. q, Potts.
WILDER McKittrick of the town of
Union, has sold part Of his farm to a
neighbor and will move to Bridgeport,
Wash which is northwest Of Spokane
Falls, He intends to move about the
first of April but is not certain vet
whether ne will stay there permanently.
J. r. Wemmer, former resident of
this county. has been visiting old friends
and acquaintences in this vicinity for
the past few weeks, will return to his
home in Calls toga Cal, in about
week. He thinks California is great
deal better crantry to live in than this.
La Fargo is evidently getting right in
line with all the other big cities of this
country, We had our first big labor
strike this week 1t didn't last very
long but was very fierce as long as it
lasted. The saw mill force. TO the num-
Der Of eight men, who are working for
Smith q johnson, struck for higher
wages last Monday morning. The mill
closed down for the day but had help on
hand Tuesday morning to start up
again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
DE Las, d 10 IndIgent FamIlr.

At the county aims house, last Tues
day, Sam Baxter, aged about sixty
years died He was the last of u fam.
lily of children Of four who were ia.
mates Of that institution ever since the
county maintained its unfortunates, or
about forty years Two brothers aad a
sister died few years since, and tle
mother of this family, aged nearly a
hundred years, passed away there in a
recent year Everybody who has ever
visited the county institution will re-
member Baxter Manager Welch tells
the CENSOR that Sam always paid
his way by doing chores and was q will
ing wOl lxer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
New LOdge InstItnted.

Always room for one more, is an
old adage which was proven true last
Wednesday evening, when q new fra
ternal insurance order was organized in
this city at the Alliance hall, with
thirty.one charter members. The new
organization bears the name of the
Equitable Fraternal Union snd admits
as members both men and women, Its
treatment Of the principles OF life insur.
ance is new in several instances.
After the obligation by Deputy Car
ter of applicants for membership, the
following officers were elected.
President--S. O. Jackson
Vice president--l 5. Hamilton.
secretary--Dr. A.. w, Barthel.
Treasurer-D. Il. Mains.
Advisor-F. T.. Statn.
Ward-Mrs. Stella WeaSill
Luard--James Potts,
Trnstees-i year, w. W. Powell; 2 years.
Geo. W, Griffin syears, !. 5. Griffin.
Installation will be held this evening
and it Is expected that cards Of several
applicants for membership will be pre-
Eented
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
For So

The Star Valley Creamery Company
located one mile southeast of Tower
vile, Wisconsin will offer for sale on
or before May /, 1908, the following
property: One creamery building, in.
cluding engine room and ice house enc
S-horse engine and one combined engine
and boiler; milk and cream vats, churn
and butterworkeE, foGl beam scale, a
single beam scale and all kinds Of
creamery supplies. Could be at very
small expense CHANGED into a cheese
factory Good dairy region. For par
ticulars address the president or seere-
tary
w. G WARREN, President,
Towerville, Wis
GEO E. ANDERSON, Secretary,
Vfronna. Wis. II II. D. B.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
A Superior Lecturer

Hon G A. Gearhart, who SO thor
oughly entertained Viroqua citizens a
year ago will lecture in the Opera house
Friday evening Of this week on 'The
Coming Man. 1t will be remembered
that the CENSOR said of the former lec-
ture that 1t was one Of the best ever lis
tened to by a Viroqua audience. The
easy manner Of the speaker, his ennob-
ling thoughts, clothed in clea.. perfect
language, and his eloquence made the
lecture one of the favorites of last year s
course. The lecture to be given on Fri
day has been delivered in most Of the
states east of the Mississippi and wner
ever presented has been received with
highest favor. Admission, including re.
served seats, 35c. Go to Arnold 81 Davis
drug store any time after s a. IN
Wednesday, March 18, get your tickets
and reserve your seats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18

Miss Aline Gardner OF Red Mound,
Wis, was the lucky winner Of Wool
tex coat from Tate's Big Store having
composed the best verse in the famous
Wooltex contest The following is her
composition;
Mary sheared her little lamb
nd lts Wool 50 snowy white,
Was dyed and made in'o Il suit,
That wears ard fits all ali right
So n you'd be strictly cup 70 date
Weaf aW0oltex" clothes and buy from
Tate"
The judges were Miss Lucy Dawson,
Prof. S. E. Pearson and w. ". Coffiand.
The award for second best went TO
Edith Rnone, Valley, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
IFrom the Readstown herald /

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Mcdowell Monday night. The in
FAINT lived only few hours.
A change Of management took place
IN the A. N Asbury hardware estab-
lishI ent when c. H. Davenport dis
posed of his interest to Herman Eriek
son.
The trustees of the M. e. church
state that they have raised S11O and
payed the note that was due.
@. II, Davenport, 9. w. Moore Frank
Hutchison and Mr., Silbaugh left for
North Dakota in search of farm land.
They joined a party of landseekers at
Ferryville
DR.. henika was called to Sylvan to
attend the son of Chas. Hooking who
was seriously injured by being thrown
from horse and striking upon fence
post az he fell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
Personal propsrty for Sale.

One five-year-old-horse, two sets of
work harness, set Of light double har-
ness, single harness. Buckeye mower,
wagon with top box, hog hay and to-
tacco rack, pair Of bob sleds, surrey,
single seated buggy. honey extractor,
many bee hives and other bee supplies,
fifty grain sacks aud new spring seat
Tor wagon. JAS NJ SMITH.
Two miles west of Viroqus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
III 5g5out 9Our friends and TelgAbors.
POLITICAL MEETINGS
Republican CITY Convention and Caucusses.

A republican convention for the city OF NJ
roqua is hereby called TO meet at tI,o City
hall OF the city of Viroqua. ON the Goth day
of March, 1903, at 80 o'clock p. M, for the
purpose of placing in nomination two can !
for at the regular spring election to be held
on 7th day Of April 1908 Eacle ward Will be
entitled to seven delegates in said conven-
tion.
Ward caucus in the several wards OF the
city of Viroqua are hereby callad to meet as
follows; First ward, city hall; Second ward
room over Sever sons store In Nichols block
Third ward, store room Of DAN Wise. on the
2sth day OF March, 1908, at 700 o'clock D, m,
and hold open for one hour for the purpose
OF putting In nomination In each of said
wards one alderman, and electtng seven del
egates to the republican city convention to
be held on March 30th, 1908
REPUBLICAN, CITY COMMITTEE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
AfterInCi Cirlnne-Mhnt3

Usually hacking cough and a gem
eral feeling of weakness, often leading
to fatal results aftnr the patient is sup
posed to have passed the danger p, 1t.
Foley's Honey and Tar is guaranteeo TO
cure the grippe cough and make you
strong and we'll 1t never fails to stop
cough ie taken In time. Take no sub
stit1tee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
lFrom tho YIoln 1nteIIlgencer.l

o. c. Stevens and L r. Gaines were
down from Viroqus last Friday. Mr..
Stevens is > member Of the Soldiers Re-
lief commission of Vernon county and
was here on business relative to his
cfflcial duties.
Prof. Washburn has occurred enough
money by subscription TO purchase a
new organ for the high school
Dick Sutherland fell from the Selle
Excelsior company's shed upon which
he was working. breaking three ribs
and injaring his back.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
Attention Tobacco Growers.

Read carefully the following letter
from the American Cigar Company.
SPARTA, Feb. 4, 1908.
MIR o. w. Coon, Janesville Wis.
DEAR SIR beg to acknowledge re-
ceipt Of lbs. tobacco seed you sent us
few days ago, and will ask you to send
as 10 lbs more at once,
and oplige yours truly,
AMERICAN CIGAR COMPANY,
Sparta Leaf Dept.
Per w. 7. JEFFERSON.
This letter is guarantee of the good
quality of this tobacco seed. III. ID.
Williams 81 Co. have it for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
chsan Rsstsrn rrcursIons

On the first and third Tuesdays of
March, April, May aud June, home,
seekers excursion tickets may be sold at
one fare plus 81 for the round trip, good
twenty-one days from date Of sale, to
points south, southwest and west, COW
cred by the agreements For further
particulars call on or address
L. G.. BOYLE, A rent, ViToqua
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
W,il contlnue b pnsiness.

wish to announce to the people of
Genoa and vicinity that | have again
leased the building now occupy, where
! may be found with new and upto-
date stock of general merchandise at
the lowest Live and let live prices.
All kinds Of merchantable produce taken
in exchange for goods.
=. J. MCMANAMY, Genoa, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Davis 81 Bates is this day
dissolved by mutual consent J. L. Da-
vis has purchased the interest of w. f,
Bates and assumes entire control of the
business. He win collect all debts and
obligations and pay all liabilities Of the
old firm Those knowing themselves
indebted are requested TO call and settle
with him. w r. BATES.
]. L. DAVIS.
Dated Mch, 49, Retreat, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
Dated Mch, IS, Retreat, wis.
FnR REM.

A good tobacco property with houses
on same for rent. Would like to com
municate with some good tobacco raiser.
Fine tobacco was raised on the premises
last year. Please communicate with me
with reference. Mons ANDERSON.
La Crosse, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
20 Sale

Farm Of one hundred acres one mile
east Of Viroqua. Sold on easy terms if
taken soon. MRS. A. w. GREEN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
FOR SALE

Registered shorthorn bull, three year
old good size and color and good indi-
yiduaI. Price reasonable. Address
MIKE BRODY, Cashton, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18

Money to loan on real estate. Cal
on G. FL Minshall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
hnalh.r Rallwar Mlshan

Ths forenoon passenger train on the
Prairie du CHEN division Of the Milwau
kee road, was nearly thrown into the
Mississippi river two miles north Of that
city by bowlder weighing several tons
that rolled down the hillside 1ust as the
train was going by at high rate Of
speed It tore off the wheel boxes and
steps the entire length OF the train with
the exception Of single step on the rear
car. The train finisbsd up its run,
with loss Of one and half hours time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
II, Grimm. ..onahs Weld nnicklv 70 thh

La Grippe coughs yield quickly 70 the
wonderful curative qualities Of F0ley's
Honey and Tar There is nothing else
Just a. coed Sold by A. J. johnson.
1T won't cost you cent TO look over
our long list Of bargains. We have Just
what you want and will be pleased to
show you. Western Wisconsin Land
81 Loan Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-18
Won1s

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nodestyl
nis patel
Ill consi
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d succd
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-04-04
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
lanes F. McLemore, of Little Rock
Sentenced to Five Years in
Psnitentiary for Murder.
EVENTS OF AWEEk BRIEFLY CRR0AlCLED
Prominent Citizen of Camden Com
mts Suicide-Negro Murders Wo-
man and Is Killed While Resisting
Arrest-Woman Attacked by Bur
glar.
Five Years For Murder.

James F. McLemore, Of Little Rock,
charged with the murder of Miss
Florence Shillcutt, was convicted of
murder in the second degree in the
Pulaski county court and sentenced
10 five years in the penitentiary. Nc
LemOre was under indictment for MUIR
der in the first degree. The murder
for which McLemore was convicted
was committed October 20, 1902. The
first news Of the crime was received
from McLemore and a man named
William Sullivan, who reported that
they had found the body of Miss Shill-
cult in a field a short distance north
of Little Rock. Later the two men
were arrested and indictments charg-
ing them with the murder were re-
turned by the grand jury. The case
against Sullivan, who was charged
with being an accessory to the crime,
has never been tried.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-04-04
Mailman Holds Up Traffic.

John Lanahan, an employe OF the
Iron Mountain shops at Little Rock,
suffering from a sudden mental aber'
ration. took possession of the tollgate
on a turnpike leading out of that city,
and armed with pistol and shotgun,
held up all traillc on the road. OF
flcers who were called by telephone
overDowered the man and opened the
way for dozens Of wagons and bug
giles which were lined up on both
sides Of the cato, the occupants OF
which had been cowcd by the sight
Of the gun In the hands of the mad
man.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-04-04

Judge league testified that he had
practiced In defendants court and re-
garded him as an able chancellor.
A. J. Murphy. an attorney was the
next witness. rad never seen the judge
drunk Witness was the attorney In
the case against the Garland Novelty
Company; defendant had nothing to do
with bringing the suits. which were
brought Mt the solicitation of citizens
Of Hot Springs.
The defense announced that several
witnesses had been unable to reach Lit
tie Rock. and an adjournment was taken
till Wednesday.
The House.
II. Il. AS prohibiting non-residents
sl0O license IN each county in which
they do business was passed.
Mr CAN'T introduced resolution
raising the fees OF each janitor So
cents per day for extra services. The
resolution passed-S3 to 80.
Mr.. VIM introduced a resolution
proposing an amendment to the con-
stituton requiring all railroads to
furnish passes to officers and members
OF the general assembly
Mr.. Campbell of Pulaski called up s.
b. No. /, the King antitrust bin. An
amendment offered by Mr.. Holland eX-
empting labor unions from the provis-
ions Of the bill was recommended by
the judiciary committee,
Messrs. Poole and Michigan opposed
the amendment. MIR, Campbell of Ran
dolph opposed all amendments. as he
thought they were offered to kin the
bill. Messrs. Merriman and Toney
urged the adoption OF the amendment.
The amendment was adopted--ayes
"A, noes 80,
An amendment by Mr. Burk that no
provision OF the bill be construed to
prohibit the existence of horticultural
societies was rejected.
The next amendment taken up was
the one offered by Mr Campbell OF
Pulaski exempting insurance compan-
les from the clause prohibiting rating
bureaus. The author of the amend
ment argued that rs the bill stood the
old line insurance companies would be
forced to withdraw from the state, as
they could not afford to quit business
In other states where rating bureaus
exist.
Mr., Chambers spoke against the pro-
posed amendment. An insurance trust
was as bad AZ any other trust
Mr. Cate stated that he had been
commended by his constituents for his
efforts to prevent the shutting out OF
insurance companies. lie made strong
argument for the amendment
Mr.. Toney stated that the first effect
of shutting out the old line companies
would be to deprive the state OF over
$4,000 annual revenue; he was op-
posed to disturbing present conditions
Mr. Du Laney argued that the In
trust when they threaten to leave tae
state II this bin becomes a law.
on call OF the roll the amendment
was defeated by vote of 46 10 20,
Mr.. Campbell Of Randolph moved to
reconsider the vote by which the
amendment was rejected and TO lay
that motion on the table Carried.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-04-04
Farmer 10 a Suicide,

II G. Woldy, farmer residing nj
louisville, few miles northeast OF
DoVals Bluff, committed suicide,
shooting himself with n shotgun 1t
Is supposed that the dead man placed
the mua2lo of the gun In his mouth
and pulled the trigger, as hls head was
blown almost entirely Off Weldy Is
thought to have been mentally unbal
oncod. His daughter was married n
few days before his death to George
Tolls, son Of the man after whom the
town was named
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-04-04
One Officer Takes Seven Prisoners.

Seven men were arrested by one
deputy in White county and taken to
Little Rock, where they were ar
raigned on charges of Illicit distill-
ing and retailing liquor without a IL
cense. The officer was Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Fred +. johnson
and his seven prisoners were James
Lauderdale. Frank King, Jasper
Dunn. Dick Williams, j. B. Wright,
H. II. McGrew and John Magness, all
Of whom are farmers. In securing
his prisoners, the officer was obliged
to drive through the flooded district
of the White river and at some places
the water was so deep that his hors-
es were compelled to swim for con
siderable distance.