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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Big Money for Policy Holders.

State Insurance Commissioner Host
has won great victory for his Wiscon-
sin constituents in prosecuting TO sue
cessful issue the law that mutual life in
surance companies must distribute their
surplus earnings among Wisconsin
policy holders not less frequently than
once in years. Judge Dunnidie decided
that the legislature OF Wisconsin in en-
acting the law in question intended to
provide and did in fact provide that the
companies should distribute their earn
ings. The decision will doubtless be
appealed TO the supreme court and
then, whichever side wins, it will be
carried to the court of last resort. If
the victory of the state officer be main
tanned in the higher courts and the
direction of the present decision be
complied with by all the companies
affected, some $500, 000, 900 will have to
be divided Thirty.five companies do
ing business in Wisconsin are affected
by this decision.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
THINKS ON nL.nRn TIMES.

What become of the old-fashioned
fellow who, when warm weather drew
near, began planning to have his hair
cut2
Why is 1t that boy would rather
work all day in the field with team
than do small job of hoeing in the
gardenl
What's become of the good old
fashioned woman who could cut ont a
pair of trousers or her husbands hair
with equal ease and with equally as
tonishing resultsY
What's become of the old-fashioned
fellow. who when he did good thing,
got sore II his friends didn't keep re-
minding him Of itY
The statement is made that eating
apples freely has a tendency to prevent
crime and does away with a desire to
use tobacco and liquor. This probably
explains the irrepressible desire some
boys have to visit orchards in the
uelchbOrhood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
BIG CONCERT AND DANCE.
To be Given at W R. O. Hsn Monday Evening.
April II. Concert Begins at O'Clock BY
Anders 0degaard Of Numedal, Norway.

The Madison State Journal speaks Of
the concert as follows: A hundred
people or more, chiefly Norweigians,
enjoyed the Hardanger violin concert
given at the Woodman hall last evening
by Mr.. Odegaard, of Numedal, Norway.
r. N. Qualey introduced the player and
explained that the playingof the eight
stringed violin is peculiar to the valley
of Norway alone. The music is pc
culiarly national, with weird and
whimsical element in its makeup and
cannot be set to notes. 1t is boast Of
the rustic fiddle that they can play all
night without repeating a piece. This
kind of music was in danger of dying
out some years ago but has now been
revived by the holding of contests in
the large cities and the offering of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
How to TAKE Care of Fur..

The secret of the everlasting in furs
is to keep them as free as possible
from all contact After shaking and
wiping them dry if they have been
out in the rain or snow, hang them
over the back ofia chair and when dry
hang up where nothing can touch
them. If room is wanting for this,
place Oh a shelflwith tissue paper un-
der and over them and between each
fold. Furs that have been wet should
never be hung in front Of a stove or
open fre,to dry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

Jos. Forsyth is making tour of
the west.
Miss Laura Morley spent ia st week
in Madison.
Bran, oil meal and shorts at H. d.
Williams q Cos
DIR W. Baldwin. dentist oppo-
site postoffice, Viroqua.
For sale and rent, several farms
Inquire of William Webb, Viroqua.
For Fire and Tornado insurance call
on John Dawson Il Co. Agency, Viroqua.
For bargains in real estate call on
or address the Western Wisconsin Land
x Loan company
Col G w. Shattuck was in the city
from Stark today, on matters pending
in probate court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

For bargains in monuments dent
forget to call on Larson Bros. Just re-
ceived two carloads of monuments.
Buy your timothy ard clover seed
at Eckhardt's elevator We haye good
stock ON hand and can save you money
on what you want
Miss ethel Nuzum who came home
two wee-s ago, because of an accident
to her eye, returned last evening to
Lawrence university.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson Silbaugh spent
Sunday in Readstowr, in the interests
of temperance work. They were the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Goodnight. Mrs.
Silbaugh addressed a crowded house in
the evening. Her fervent and eloquent
appeals resulted in the Organization
of an enthuiastic union of thirty active
and six honorary members Public
sentiment has had an undoubted uplift,
which can not fail to produce benificial
results. READSToWN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Decide Against saioonksspsrs.

The appellate court in Illinois has
decided that saloonkeepers are liable
for the death of their patrons who die
while under the influence Of liquor sold
them by the defendanta. The case was
that of Kate Algood, who was awarded
$4,000 damages against William Botwins,
a saloopkeeper Of Springfield, for the
death OF her husband, who had been
drinking at Botwin's saloon, and who
on his way home fell from buggy and
was fatally injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
DIED.


After an illness OF three weeks, death came
to the relief OF Miss NORA AMELIA FREDERICK
yJH on ne 18th day OF March, at her home in
the toyD Of NirOquR- at the age or - years,
10 meath days. The greater part OF her
zS-ssiooi lays - latter years we're spent near
cnd a: LaF4rge where she had a large circle
OF .cquaihtauces and relatives. Nora was
Young lad9 of nnapprOachable charater,iof
bright and cheerful disposition though
strlken in the gloom and springtide OF lie
which makes IL so sad her loss will be ;eenly
felt by a mother, two sisters, one orother ana
q numerous host OF friends. FRIEND.
Mrs sARRAH A RAYMCND, eldest daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. @. Z. Oliver, 6as born IN the
tewn OF Sterling, De'embtg II, 1876, dled
March -. 1904, = years moeths days. she
leaves to mourn her los husband and i've
small children father. m7ther, six brothers
and one sister.
At the home otter daughter, Mrs. y. h.
Emberson in DeSoto. February a. Mrs.
HANSA h. WuErR, aged 50 years, months
and days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

How TO Make "A Good Cough sfrup.
Crush a pound of rock candy, pour
upon it two quarts of cold water and
cook gently until it is a tolerably thick
sirup. Add to his enough essence tof
hoarhound to make it quite bitter and
tablespoonful of paregoric. Takeia
teaspoonful three times day and, a
fourth before going TO bed. Thissisian
old wife's remedy, but good oneifor a
cough that proceeds from heavy cold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Rnrmera Attentinn

'Pervencheress, our imported Per-
cheroll stallion. viii until further notice,
be in Viroqua, the first three days of
each week, and at our farm east Of
Liberty Pole, the last three days of each
week. We ask those desiring to use
the best blood to favor us with share
of Your patronage For full particulars
call at our Office, or consult with
William Side, groom. Yours truly,
CHAs. S. SLACK a. Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
MARRIED..

the residen . OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs, James Miller, In the town OF Wheat
land. March 70, by Rev. +. H. Cooper, Mr..
JOHE GLASS CT kickapoo town, to Miss
MYRTLE MILLER. Hf WheatlAnd. A large
company OF friends and relatives were present
at the happy event, large and tine array
OF presents were given.
In Viroqua 25th OF March, 1904, and by Rev.
Vim. Haughton. Mr.. ARTHUR BATES OF Re
treat. TO Miss /. MAUD SHisLER OF DeSoto, both
Of Wisconsin. The happy couple have been
known TO the officiating minister from their
early children. Bath he and their many
friends wish them a hAppy journey through
life. They start In few days for Nanitaoa,
their future home, ". n.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
RuraI CarrIers Have a Raise

Under the provisions of the postoffice
bill passed, rural carri-
ers will receive salary of not to exceed
$720 per annum. Commencing July next
The bill prohibits soliciting of business
or reception of orders by carriers from
any person FIRM or corporation, bnt
permits carriers under certain restric
tions to carry merchandise for hire for
and upon the request of patrons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
ESTABLISHED 1855
PROMISES STORMY MONTH.
Hicks Forecast for A--iI-Much Rain and Hail
Predicted.

la his weather forecast for April, the
Rev Ira Hicks says the first storm period
ls central on the and 5, and scattering
squalls of snow and rain may be ex-
pected The well known tendencies TO
April showers and sunshine will ap-
pear with the second storm period,
running from the s, to Il y 13 Change
to warmer about the 10, with much
rain and hail, especially the latter A
marked Increase of storm conditions
may be expecte about the Is, attended
by thunder storms and heavy downpours
OF rain. Changes to colder from 16 to
~, with probable heavy frosts The
entrance to ? fourth storm period,
central ON j, will be marked by
very warm % for the season and
thunder stoi ,. and wind squalls may
confidently . expected. Following
closely upon Z qnent rains come clear
ing weather. d d northwest winds and
trosts at ms Changes of tempera-
ture, suddei g nd extreme will mark
the. entire NTH. The last storm
period of the 3 nth is certain on the
~, following T n unseasonabIy warm
wave and v % 1T thunder storm, fol-
lowed by col Z weather. hall and dashes
OF snow and n are probabls in all
northern sections.
Summing the months outlook, Hicks
says that much of the month promises
to be about normal, but suggests that
low lands will be in danger OF flooding
during heavy rains the latter part of
the month and early planting on such
ground will be fruitless.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
How TO Comb a Child,s hair.

When combing out a child's hair If
you start combing out the ends first
and then gradually work up the
strands of hair the knots viii easily
be removed without discomfort Go
gently to work. and afterward brush
the hair thoroughly
How to Boil Cracked Eggs.
a correspondent Of Good IIOusekeep-
ing says that cracked, eggs car ne boil
ed simply By adding IL tablespoonful
Of vinegar to'the wafer IN which they
are cooked The theory is that tine
acid eoagulates the albumen Of the
egg as 1t leaves, the1shell and 50 stops
the cracks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

viroqua experienced a very quiet
election day, with no excitement in
any respect. It is true that there
was spirited race for mayor and
treasurer, but no confusion at any
point of the game. Mayor Coffland was
reelected over John E. Nuzum by SO
majority; and Ed. NJ Minshall won the
treasurership over Geo. II. Clarke, the
regular republican nominee, by 90
majority. These We're the only con-
tests in the city except on alderman in
the First ward, where William Brandon
was successful over w, H. Banks who
ran independent, by 1876 to 35.
There was more excitement over
location Of the new city library than
any other matter of the election, the
contest being between tne Towner and
Slack locations. By vote of 300 to
110 the rowner corner was made choice
of.
Following is the vote by wards on
offices where there was a contest:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
How to Make Bread sticks.

Take quart of water, half an. ounce
of compressed yeast, two ounces Of
lard, two ounces of sugar and half an
ounce Of salt. Use flour enough to
make dough as for bread and .raiseiit
the same. Roll with hands like sticks
the length desired. Bake on fiat sheets
In moderate oven.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
How to Avoid robacco cancer.


'If you wish to avoid tobacco scan
Ger do not smoke FAST was the. In
junction given by a physician recent
ly. He said 1t had been ascertained
that the form of cancer which afflicts
the mouths of smokers is caused by, ir-
ritation from the heat of the cigar, or
pipestem. This physician thoughtSthe
nicotine had little or nothing to do
with it. He said those who lad can
Ger as the result of smoking are in
variably those who smoke much and
particularly those who smoke fast,
heating the tongue and the lips by the
pipestem or the stub of the cigar. In
fact, he said, it was mostly cigar and
cigarette smokers who are afflicted
with these malignant growths.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
r;ood pasturage 10 be had,

The undersigned will take forty head
of horses aud cattle to pasture for the
season. Pasture two miles east of city.
consisting of tame and wild pasture.
excellent running water. Apply at
once. G. ]. SMITH, Viroqua Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
For sale.

The property known a. the City
Restaurant and Bakery will be sold at
public auction on SATURYAY, APRIL is,
at ? o'clock / will also sell my stock,
fixtures and furniture, including piano
and a 2t-horse gasoline engine, ma
chine freezer, bake oven, tables. chairs,
lamps show cases, etc.
Freelunch will be served from 10 10 1
o'clock, after that time business will
be stopped 70 get ready for sale.
w. D. LIND. Proprietor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
For saIe,

One double standard Polled Durh am
bull, four years old. One ID. s. =. ID.
bull calf, months old. Ten registered
Poland China brood sows due to farrow
in April and May. All on farm miles
north of Readstown, except cali, in city.
G. J. SMITH, Viroqua, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Contract Awarded.

The building committee met today
and awarded the contract for building
an addition to the court house to John
W. Lake &5 Son at S. S43. There were
four bidders, the highest being So, 7G3
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

There are hundreds of people who,
if they only knew that good watch can
be bought for a small amount, would
have one at oEce.
JOS BoEHRER, Jeweler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Stock Notice.

Horses. scattle and sheep for sale on
section 16, township 70, range 8 west, Z
miles southwest Of Viroqua Will be at
home Saturday and Monday April 9,
and II. ID. A. CADE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
EnR SALE.

To close out our stock of seeds, will
sell choice medium clover at 81; choice
alsyke clover at So; good mammoth clo-
yer at "a 30 to S.; clover- screenings at
soc; timothy seed 81 to s1.25. All per
busheL Call quick.
ECKHART ELEVATOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
BATTLE OF THE BALLOTS.
vIRoQUA GOES DRY AGAIN AND RE-
ELECTS MAYOR COPELAND.

Ed. MInshall Elected Treasurer-A Quiet Election
Day-Vernon County Gives Kerwin Big Ma
}ority for Judge-The New County Board-Ross
Is Reelected Mayor OF Milwaukee-city Ii.
brary Site-Scraps Of Election News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
"a Snln

offer my property for sale on ac,
count Of leaving the city. A bargain
II taken soon. ISAAC SOLBERG.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
NnrlCE Tn pAYIp.

Those knowing themselves indebted
20 Pulver q Otteson will please call and
settle the same at once &c Otteson's
furniture store. Mrs. Jos. PULvER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Household Goods for Sale.

At my residence in the Third ward.
Saturday, April 10, will sell all of my
household effects at auction. Sale to
commence at 10 O'Clock.
WILLIAM SMITH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
LOOK AT TuIs,

A chance to buy fine yearling bull,
red color, pure bred Shorthorn and
Pole Durham stock, a first class
animal, priced to suit the times.
w NJ. KINGSTON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06
Following is the vote by wards on
offices where there was a contest:
Other citY ofiicers elected

Clerk-H T. Packard.
AsseSsoF--H q Costing.
City Attorney-OJ Smith.
Constabies-Ifrank Riley, M Morrison.
Aldermen-First ward. William brandon
Second ward, Capt II Conner; Third ward
Silas Foster.
Supervisors - First ward A u Helgeson;
Second ward, Henry Tate; Third ward Dan
Wise
On the question of license there are
changes both ways from last year.
Readstown, Richland Center Westby,
LaFarge, go against license, while
Cashton. DeSoto. Soldiers Grove. voted
in favor thereof.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

Following is the membership Of the
new county board as elected on Tuesday.
Bergen-Chas. j. Mcclellan,
Ohristiana-Soren Larson
Clinton-Michael Brody.
Ooon-Helge Larson.
Forest-C.J Eastman.
Franklin-Chris Ellefson.
Genoa-Chafies OFT.
Creenwoud-J. Il. Shreve
Hamburg-William kapanke,
HARMONY l.. Clawson,
Hillsboro-william X. Jewel
jefferson Martin Root
kiekapoo--L. o. Thceipson
Liberty-Warren Fish.
Stark-F:W. Ericsson.
Sterling-J. NJ. Vance
Union--,fohn J. Butcher
ViroquR-Lars I. Larson,
Webster-W. II. Buchanan.
Wheatland-Alex. TulloCh.
Whitestown-Yan s. Benne t.
DeSoto Village-R. NJ. McAuley
Hillsboro Village--F. /. Pinch
La Fargo Village-Geo. E. Tate.
Ontario Village-John A. NeWlun.
ReadstOwn Village-C. W. Fowell.
Stoddard Nillage-John C. Johnson.
Viola Village-J. II. Shredder.
Westby Nillage-AIbeFt Spellum.l
VirOqua City-First Ward A. ID, Helgeson:
Second Ward, j. II. Tate; Third Ward, Daniel
Wise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-04-06

One the surprises of the vot ng is the
reelection of Dave Rose In Milwaukee,
the city that has been made famous for
bribery and official grating, but cunning
Dave has not forgotten his political
manners and his custom of trading with
the Milwaukee $talwarts. Milwaukee
citizenship certainly holds well to this
prince of professional politicians.
Viroqua city gave Kerwin for SUI
preme court Justice "a 4majority, and the
county is Overwhelmingly for him.
The majority will not be less than 1900.
The election appears to hang in the
balance in the state between Kerwin
and Luce with excellent prospects of
Kerwin's success.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-26
CHURCH TO PAY ENTIRE DEBT
Mortgage Bonds on Building Will Be
Cancelled

Mortgage Dono$ on 6uI0ing Will Se
Cancelled
The First Baptist Church of Ameri-
Gus stands ready to wipe out the last dol
lar of indebtedness upon that property,
small portion of which, protected by
bond issue, is still outstanding. At
the morning service Sunday the propo-
sition was made to raise So, 800 fer the
cancellation OF thirty eight bonds of
$10O each, though some of these bonds
do not materiallze for two years yet.
The proposition met with instant favor
and within few minutes s., 800 of the
amount required was subscribed.
Several members not present at that
service haye since expressed a desire
to aid in this noble work and the re-
naming $1,000 is already in sight,
The outstanding bonds bear interest
at 6 per cent, ard will be taken up ae
rapidly as the finance committee can
secure them. This action will relieve
the church building of all indebted.
ness, and is source of great gratifica.
tion to the church body aud citizens
generally.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-26
NEGRO BRAKEMAN
BADLY MANCLED,
Is Ground to Pieces Under
Engine.
BODY SEVERED IN FRAGMENTS
Tom Jones, a Negro Brakemen, is
Killed in Seaboard Yards Last Night
Legs Cut Off and Body is Badly
Mutilated.

Tom Jones, negro employed in the
Seaboard freight yards there as car
coupler or switchman, was hurled to
instant death last night beneath the
wheels of shifting engine upon which
he was doing duty. The exact manner
III which Jones met his death is not
fully known, but the supposition is
That the unfortunate man lost his foot
ing or in some manner fell beneath the
ponderous wheels of the shifter. Both
legs were severed and the body other
wise badly mutilated. Coroner Cheek
will probably hold an icquest over the
remains this morning.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-26
HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Cata~rh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Go. Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable in al
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations mad G
bv their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0. WALDIN, KINNAN & MAR.
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces of the system. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists s.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-26
AMERICUS WANTS
BIG TOURNAMENT,
Local Gun Club Makes Bid
For One.
GREAT OCCASION IS PROMISED
International Association VIII Give
Shooting Contest Here Under Aus
pices of Local Club-Crack Shots
of the Country to Participate.

The greatest gun contest to take
place in Georgia this year has al
ready been scheduled for April 9th
and 28th, and Americus will be
the Mecca of the crack shots of the
country. Preliminary steps have just
been taken by the local gun club, and
the event is now we'll assured.
The Interstate Association, organized
for the encouragement of trap-shoot-
ing, arranges the event.
Manager Elmer E. Shaner, of Pitts
burg, Pa, represents the association
in closing arrangements with the
Americus Gun Club, and assures an
occasion of greatest interest in sport
ing circles.
This Pittsburgh association is com.
posed of all the leading manufacturers
of arms and ammunition in the United
States, and the tournaments arranged
under its auspices are conducted upon
the highest plane and participated in
by best sportsmen.
Mr.. Fl. s. McCleskey has been in
correspondence with Manager Shaner,
and the correspondence has been laid
before the Americus club.
The terms set forth by Manager
Shaner have been accepted, and it il
now up to the association ts pull of
the great tournament here at the time
suggested. And it will be done.
And the best shots in Georgia and
other states will come to Americus to
participate in the tournament. The
associations representatives come to
Americus from some point in Tennes-
see, and the tournament given here
will be the only one taking place in
| Georgia.
1t will not cost a large amount to Sc.
cure this great attraction, and whatever
assistance the local club may need will
be readily given.
The Americus Gun Club arranged ar
| interstate shoot here last summer
which proved most interesting occa
eion and drew scores of visitors here.
But the occasion now proposed will be
of national importance and conducted
upon q scale of much greater mag
nitude.
1t will serve to greatly advertise
Americus abroad, and hundreds will
come to witness the contest.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-01-26
IS FLOATING LIKE AN AIRsHlP
Cotton Market 10 Again Lifted to
Heights,

Heights.
II the airship builder had fashioned
his aerial craft like bale of Americus
cotton he would have had no difficulty
in keeping it up and going. Yesterday
the market took still another lift and
sailed above the fifteen cent figure con-
siderably. May went to the lofty perch
of 10. 40 at one time, and July stood at
1910 at the close. Americus buyers
had instructions to pay fifteen cents
for cotton, the very highest price yet
reached and the highest paid in quar-
ter century. Many holders let go at
this fancy figure, deeming it quite
enough for their cotton, while others
still are supinely waiting for twenty
cents or perhaps quarter of dollar
Yesterdays market was very strong
and steady, and in pdicates still higher
prices for cotton as the scramble fol
the staple continues.