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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-06
Unostentatious, bot With Style Enough
to Eliminate the COMMONPLACE

4E picturesque features gold

goldeS oak finish of the woodwork,
and make a pleasant glow. The stair
way is so beautifully finished in pol
ished wood that a rug or covering of
any sort would be superf1uous. A
quaint Chinese lantern of old brass
holds the suspended electric light, and
the windows on the landing are cur
tanned with crinkled scarlet East In
dia cotton.
A bookcase, corresponding with the
woodwork, is built against the wall,
and the floor is polished and finished
in light oak. Thus the several pieces
of dark mahogany furniture show up
well.
Indian baskets form a peculiarly at
tractive wall decoration amid the col
oring, and the pictures, which are ir-
regularly hung on the wall opposite
the stairway, are fine prints, simply but
handsomely framed.
The Kitchen and Pantry.
The buffers pantry is finished in
yellow pine, oiled and rubbed down,
and is furnished with china closets
having glass doors and drawers for
table linen. The molding board for
pastries IS OF heavy plate glass, and a
small cooling closet has nine shelves,
which are so arranged that a con-
slant draught of air passes over them.
The kitchen is commodious and
airy, and is finished with pine. Here,
however, a vanished surface is used,
as it is easier to keep clean than the
fiat finish, presenting, as it does with
ZEE h1a Cd ~l@aa @AG.NA a. a..
specks and dirt. The floor is covered
with linoleum of small thing pattern,
and the walls are finished in Alpine
plaster.
Passing through a porch, which is
screened in with fine wire netting, a
servants is reached. This, like
the other parts of the house, is de-
cidedly attractive. The woodwork is
treated as in the buffers pantry, and
the walls are washed a robin's-egg
blue. Irish muslin curtains, with
worked dots and %rufles, hang at the
windows, and the small iron bed has
a hounce of figured calico, which COM
bineS blue and green on a white
ground. A small white painted chif-
%fonier, two chairs and a table of white
wood complete the room.
The Dining-Room.
The dining-room is full of character,
and, although it is plainly furnished,
it bears the impress of an artistic
hand. The walls show a blue and
white paper so old-fashioned in de-
sign that it suggests the early days in
the history of America.
The woodwork is distinctly drab-
the hated drab which We are now ad-
vised to use only in our kitchens
but to one who owns a proper feeling
for these things it fits in harmonious
ly with the racks of willow-ware and
the shelves of old blue pitchers and
tea pots which grace the walls.
The wood finish and the design Of
the mantel are so fine that even the
drab paint fails to make them look
common; and this coloring really
seems to throw into relief the hlmy
white dimity curtains at the windows.
The floor is painted blue-gray, and
is almost covered by a washable blue
and white cotton rug, on which the
polished mahogany table shows well.
AS the sideboard, chairs and table
were heirlooms, the woman who fur
nished this room had only to create
for her furniture a suitable setting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-06

r SAW a simple and inexpensive
room in a cottage a few weeks
L since which was strikihgly artis-
tic and restful in its arrangement
and coloring.
The walls were Of rough gray plas-
ter, uncolored or decorated. The
ceiling was beamed and rather low.
The wood wainscot was simple pan
cling. 1t reached up FIVE feet, and
was finished with a candle shelf six
inches wide. The windows had m
square panes, and were OF the cheap
est variety of the ordinary stock win
dow. But, instead of being set upright
and showing the tall and narrow eff
feet that is so commonplace and un-
attractive, they were turned the other
way and arranged SC as to push back
one over the other.
Two of these windows were set
across an alcove that formed one end
of the ROOM, and the hve-foot space
between them was filled in with book
shelves and a window seat, the ends
of which were finished like those of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
WAS A HOT MORNING FIRE.
soLBERd's aAcHlNE AND WAGON SHOP
BURNED.
Sunday Mornings Blaze Swept Away Valuable
Property Might Have Been Worse bat for STILL
ness-0ther Property Ihrestsned-Fire Com.
pany Dd Good Execution-Partisl Insurance
on Solbefgs Property.

But for the stiffness of the morning,
Sunday would have seen much desola-
ton in business and residence portions
Of Viroqua At FIVE o'clock that morn
ing people were summoned from their
slumbers by shouts of fire and changing
of fire bells. The cause of disturbance
was at the wagon. b acksmith and ma
chine shops of Isaac Solberg, which
were seathing fiac1e of fire when first
disc )vered, and had so completely en-
veloped the whole big building that
nothir = could be done but prevent COM
munication of flames to the surround
ing property of Chas s Slack, which
was in great danger. Efficient work of
the fire department prevented that. Mr..
Solberg's storage building south of his
shop, was damaged, but all Its contents
saved The building burned contained
his machine shop fixtures, engine, wood
working and blacksmith departments
The second story was occupied by Good
rich g. Brunk, painters. Not thing in
the building was saved. Cause of fire Is
unknown. Solberg carried insurance or
$700 on building and 5000 on : took ia
the Dawson agency. $400 on contents
with Packard s. Proctor. He estimates
his loss above insurance sb 81. 500, which
is severe one to the industrious young
man. James Marker, wagonmsker TO,
Solberg, lost his tools, valued at 800,
insurance $50 Goodrich 81 Brunk had
no insurance, lose $500. Mr.. Brunk also
lost set Of wagonmakers tools. Be-
sides these losses M. D. Helgeson, Mrs.
Wyman and Nels Fortney had sleighs
burned In the paint shop. Also Henry
Weber lost several new parts to wagons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
ESTABLISHED 1855
THREE IrsKRRs cREsr EAcH oraEa.
ANIMAL "Roll caIp' Brings Many Brethren Ts-
gether Ia Social aud PYateruzl Meet.

Viroqua Odd Fellows have established
practice of having roll call" In their
lodge "a meeting where 1t is designed
all shall attend and enjoy an evening Of
fraternal Intercourse, or IL unable to
attend, to send II response. Saturday
nig' last was the date for the second
annual call. and the lodge room was an
animated a:ene, with fully IS brethren
in attendance. Each responded TO his
name with a sentiment or brief talk.
Numerous letters were read frCm msL,-
bers representing nearly every state In
.he Union. It was commingling and
renewing of acquaintances of absent and
present frate that refreshed the mem
ories of all At conclution of lodge
meeting the members were ushersd Into
the adjoining lodge room, where q fine
banquet was served by the Rebekah
ladies, each escorting gentleman.
Dancing and social interchange OF
thought followed, lasting until mid
night.
There are few better aud more har-
monious Odd Fellow SOCIETIES than Vi
roqua lodge The membership goes
above $50, embracing the best ements
in the city and community. The Can
ton. Chapter and Rebekah lodges are
helpful adjuncts to the subordinate
lodge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
STATE LANDS FOR SALE.
Nearly Thousand acres In Vernon County VIII te
Offered January l4th.

In compliance with law, all state
lands in Wisconsin. excepta forestry re.
serve in the northern part of the state,
will be sold the coming winter. In all
they combine about 300, 600 acres, scat
tered in different localities. The ap-
praised value of these lands range fro'
one to fifty dollars an acre The figures
fixed by the appraisers will be adhered
to There Is no state land in Vernon
county except along the Mississippi
river, the same being almost entirely
island lots, having some timber on, but
their chief value consists of pastur
age range, accessible to local residents.
There ars nearly Thousand acres of
such In our county, two 40 acre tracts
II Whe atland, two tracts Of % and Ia
ea-,s each in Genoa, the balance of
about 800 acre lying in Bergen, and
ranging In size from one-third of an
acre to SO acres, in all twenty-four
tracts in Bergen We are not advised
of the valuation placed upon these lands,
but we doubt not that 1t isnominal
The date for the sale of these lands in
Vernon county is set for January ID 1t
will occur in this city, at which time
representatives of the state land de.
partment will be present to conduct the
sale The CENSOR will keep it's readers
advised of the matters in connection
with this sale, There will doubtless be
large number of interested bidders
present at the sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
The VOICE OF NOVEMBER.

EDITOR CENsoR;-The silence and absence
OF lie on Nebraska prairie in Autumn Il
very impressive, eod often depressing, for IL
seems tina; all nature Is shaking into a pro-
founc siesp, from which there shall be nc
awaking. These lines we-e ~vitten when AT
imp ession vas fresh ard stronk. They m2y
be OF interest now, TO us in Wisconsin, in thi
month OF November. j BILLING.
goamed through the fields in November
The grass was withered and dried;
And sought for the sweet-prairie flowers
But they had faded aud died.
For the Isrk's mellow song listened,
His note came out o'er the lea;
Only the wall of the Autumn wind
Was the music borne 10 me.
And l watched for the flight OF the butter
fly gay
And the fash of its many hued wing;
But watching was vain,
Not a sight nor a sound OF a creeping OF
flying thing
walked mid the trees by the river
A strange voice seemed TO say,
Seek not for la ting joys on earth;
Things earthly pass away"
Alas said, the earth &c old,
Her voice is but moan;
No more hath she a merry mood;
Her heart Is turned TO stone,
Yet as homeward bent my steps
voice within would say,
Seek not for lasting joys on earth:
Thou, too, halt pass away
ViroquA, Nov. z, 1908
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Room for Fifty More Applicants.

The many improvements made in the
College Of Agriculture at the state uni
versity, enable the management to give
one of the most interesting and instruct
i've winters ever experienced In the
sh 'rt course Students will have am
pie accommodations In new agricul.
tural building as it is ready for use bv
the incoming class Many desirable
changes have been for the bsttermeni
Of the course and no person who expect,
to follow farming can afford to miss the
opportunity of attending.
The study of corn win be given as q
new subject in the short course
The course opens Saturday, Novem-
bsr 26, for enrolment, and actual work
begins the following Monday There is
yet roou for about Atty more applicant
and those desiring to attend who hav.
not already applied, must send in sppli
cations at the earliest possible nome !
in order to have place held tor them
In the class
To enroll as g student or secure circu-
lars Of information concerning the work
to be given, apply to r A Moore, Mad.
ison, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Climatic Cures.

The influence Of climatic conditions
In the cure OF consumption Is very much
overdrawn. The poor patient, and the
rich patient, too, can do much better at
home by proper attention to food diges-
tion, and q regular use of German
Syrup Free expectoration in the morn
ing is made certain by German Syrup,
so Is a good nights rest and the absence
of that weakening ugh and debilitat-
ing night sweat. Reltless nights and
the exhaustion due to coughing, the
greatest danger and dread of the con
sumptive, can be prevented or stopped
by taking German Syrup literally and
regularly Should You be able to go to
a warmer CLINE, you will find that out
of the thousands of consrmptives there,
the few who are benefited and regain
strength are those who use German
Syrup Trial bottles, csc; regular size,
75c. At all druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Written for the CENSOR
ADJUSTMENT.
ny Rob n'LINK.

IN thinking after all Il aid,
And all the preachers say
A man must have level head
To walk the narrow way.
'Tis pesky hard: and oftentlmes
He's tortured TO the quick.
When dollars are red dced to dimes.
And he is worn and sick
But ere this mortal life we Quit
'Twere we'll for as to know
Well reach the place for which we'rs it.
And ht 1sst where we go.
THIS life is but training school
For hetter or for worse
Hard on the man who plays the fool
And owns an empty purse
But rich or poor. or great or small.
Behind or in the van,
There's opportunity for all
Who'll do the best they can.
Refrain-5ucb is the trend OF holy Writ
When life's last tide Is low;
Wen dud the place for which we're at
And ft just where we 90.
Much has been said Of daily gr-ca
And Gods good work within
Ny friend that is the Holy place
Who're we forsake our sin.
Why should you Quench she little spark
Or scorn the voice divine
Why hide your soul where all is dark,
And sunlight cannot shine.
Refrain--Now when you come TO think OF Il
We reap just what we SOW
Wen find the place for which we 1T;
Wen Ht just where we 70.
Viroqua, Wis, 1903.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Savage Runaway.

While driving home from town. Sat-
urday aft loon, Mrs. Aaron Watson
and her daughter, Mrs. Archie Henry,
were thrown from their carriage and
both ladies severely shaken up and
bruised, Mrs. Walton sustaining bro
ken collar bone Their escape from
death is rather remarkable. They were
run down by the team OF J. M. Henry,
which started from the Frank Favor
place, where Mr.. Henry and son were
shifting a wagon box. While at f'1ll
speed they ran upon the Watson ca
riage throwing the two ladies many
feet. tearing the box and VIII els from
the carriage and making a complete
wreck of the vehicle. Mr.. Henry's
wagon was badly broken. The team
was stopped at Albert Carmichael's 3
place by that gentleman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Direct 70 the old World.

That tobacco raised in this section l.
much in demand by Manufacturer.
abroad is evidenced by the fact ths'
three Cars Of leaf tobacco were shipped
from this city week or two ago direct
to Hamburg, Germany, by Nj Fl
Bekkedal to Bij)r Il Sons At New
York the shipment will be transferred
to the Hamburg American line which
win transport it across the big pond -
BJscobel Dial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
KILLED BY CARS AT VIOLA.
Robert Han Retired Farmer Run Over and Died
instantly.

AS the stock train was switching
Tuesday last, in the yards at Viols,
Robert Hall Of that place, was struck by
the htid car as the train moved back.
wards and before 1t could be stopped
two OF three cars had passed over his
body, cutting him In two just below the
rios. Death was almost instantaneous.
The unfortunate man was about 65
years old and retired farmer residing
in the village. Brakeman Lester Wood
followed to the man when he saw the
danger but as he wore fur coat with
the collar turned up it was Impossible
to make him hear and the brakeman
being on top of the train could not reach
him in time to prevent the accident
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
HIM, Aft,r ManY Year.i

After four cen years travel and wau
deriGS in the great wesf, havicg visited
every state and territory and Ala-ks
Martin Enochson returned ta his b IN
.t Avalanche, last week Daring ,hi
entire period Mr. Enochson had no com.
municstion with home, never havinv
heard word or seen person he knew
The family had supposed him dead and
gwen up all hope OF bis return or eve'
hearing from him What must hav
been their surprise and jIy when h.
pnlled the home latch-string2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Food Alters Animals.

1t is surprising how circumstances al
ter animals. The savages Of the Anna
zon region feed the common green par
rot for generations with the fat Of GER
tain fishes, thus causing 1t to become
beautifully yariegsted with red and
yellow feathers. In like manner the
natives Of the Malay archipelago, By
a process of feeding. change the talka-'
tive lory into the gorgeous king lory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25

W N Marks, Retreat: Il never
raised better corn than this year; yield
fully seventy bus els to tn acre on
C over sod" At he same moment f
W Alexander aid: my neighpor, Seth
McCiurg harveste remarkably large
crop, eighty bushels to the acre, per
fectly matured
DR.. Schreiner: Our party of hunters
had good success in the north part of
the state bagging eight deer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Little ,uns and rhsir Big Wlfes.

The last days of the ounty board
session were enlivened bv manv pleas
urable incidents an humorous filings be
tween members On banter Super
visors Fowell, Tulloch and E.-,mat
Ohe boards baby boys) had grouI
picture made Take an imaginary lont
at the boys with their better halvp~
POWELL, weight 800 wife 1l9; Tulln'
226, wife 105; E ,stmsn 23t wife liz
Who do you snspect ''hos-es the rane,,
Ia these respective homes7
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
A Rnnauar RicrcIe.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of J. B Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing TO doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c,
at A. J, Johnson's drug stors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25

For the International Live Stock Ey-
position via the Chicago Milwaukee 81
st Pau railway
Tickets on sale November 20 TO De-
cember 1. Return limit, December z
Ask nearest ticket agent for additional
information or write TO r. A Miller
general passenger agent, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
AsetIon Sal. Of Horses Hex, Saturday.

AT the Viroqua stock yards next
Saturday, carload of draft bred west.
ern horses, will be sold at auction They
range in age and size from yssrlings mp
Persons desiring 10 do 90 can purchase
at private sale any daY during this week
By calling at Hotel Edwards.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Dosan,t Raansa, Ola Axa.

It's shameful when youth fails to show
proper respect lor old age, but just the
contrary In the case Of DR. Kings New
Life Pills They cut OF maladies no
matter how severe and irrespective Of
old age. Dyspepsia, Jaurldice Fever,
Constipation all yield to this perfeCe
Pill, 25c, at 4. J. Johnson's drug store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25

Miss Kate Haughton is spending
few days at home.
Attend the uand dance Thursday
night. A merry time for all.
Miss Irene Suttle is handling the
cash wires at Lindemann's store.
See Holbrook's ad. of auct..,a sale
next Saturday. Secondhand goods.
Rob Rice came home frorc Dixon
commercial college for Thanksgiving
vacation.
Isaac Solberg has opened black.
smith shop in the warehouse saved from
tue fire.
Weary Willie Walker, featuring
Arnson and Ashton, Ere och chorus, at
Opera ouse Dec. 8
Weary Willie Walter the greatest
farce comedy ever produced in Viroqua.
at Opera house Thursday December 8,
Col. and Mrs. Morley have as their
guests for Thanksgiving Dr.. Stanley G
WEIGH of Madison, Fred Morley and
wife of La Crosse.
City council allowed $49. .25 in
claims Tuesday night. A new chimney
was ordered placed in the engine hnuse
Services of uightwatch were dispensed
with.
w. W. Powell, travelling correspop
dent for the Milwaukee Free Prees, was
in Viroqua on Saturday. His chapter
on anti Bsbcock and other matters pol
itical created no little stir in the city
on Tuesday.
-Severt K. R4msett, one of the ear.
liest pioneer settlers of Bristow commu.
nifty, died at his home on Monday, aged
80 years. Funeral at the house at II
O'Clock on Friday, at Northwest Prairie
churvn IN hour later.
--Df. Baldwin and Blaine D. Rusk
take in the Wisco sin-Minnesota foot
ball game at Madison tomorrow. They
will extend their visit to Milwaukee
DIR. Baldwin's dental Office will be
c,osed till next Monday.
Mrs. Hayden and son Of West Prair-
lie, while driving neat Bristow, today,
had runaway and were thrown from
the vehicle, somewhat injuring them
The team ran into the rig of Martin
Brennon, tipped him ont and quite So
verely injured one Of his legs.
The funeral Of Isaiah Glenn Of Ava
.anche, was held st Salem on the 1Stf
largely attended by sympathizing neigh
bors aud friends Mr.. Glenn was a
years old. born in Ohio, came to Vernon
in 1854. He and Emo h Enochson wert
the last of the first pioneers left there
He leaves a widow and grown family
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
The Manager Realizes 1t.

'grhre is something eleyating in mu-'
sic," said the artist.
"Yes," answered the manager. "Mu-
sic certainly has the effect Of stimu-
iattng lofty ideals as to salary."-Wash-
fngton Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
A Gail for Aid

My late fire makes it necessary to ask
every person owing me on notes or book
account TO CONS forward promptly and
make settlement / need the money 10
give partial start, and shall look for
payment NOW. ISAAC SoLBERG.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
There Is no Charge Unless Cared

suffered six years from liver, kidney
and heart trouble. | despaired after
trying everything DIR Secrist cured
me in three months am now perfect
ly we'll q A. LAsHER
Doctor Secrist will be at Fortnry
House on Wednesday December 9th.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
For Sale.

One registered Poland China boar
two years old Three Poland China
boar pigs old enough for service. A
few Plymouth Rock cockerels at IS cts.
each, If taken at once.
c. J SMITH, Viroqus, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Eext sasurday's Sale.

The auction sale Of A. J. Niles in this
city. was postponed till mex Saturday,
the 2Sth Stock. implements, etc, in
great variety.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Meeting Of Agricultural Society.

The annual meeting of the Vernon
County Agricultural SOC ETY. will be
held at the City Hall In the city o. vi
roqua on Wednesday, Dec 2. 1888, at
1 80 p m Officers will be elected fur
the ensuing year ALI members arc re-
cues ed to attend
+ Nj MINSHALL, Pres
F W. ALEXANDER, Secy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
MARRIED

At the residence Of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. War; Dsvis, at Retire u, .ovem-
TON aud Miss JEes Z l.. DAVIS, both OF Re-
treat
They are both members OF bigbly respected
families and the unton is one that receives
sanction and blessing Of host OF friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
Breeding Sheep for siIs.

A number Of yearling and two-year
old Shropshire rams Price 81 to $40.
Call on or address G. z TATE,
La Far8e, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-25
TInIon Thanks0iving Service.

At the Christian church on Thursday
morning at II o'clock Sermon by
John A. Stemen Good m'1sic. Come
and worship with rs,