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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

was granted and not long after a spe-
cial train ran into Paducah carrying
Colonel Terry and trunkful of proofs
as TO his identity. That he was abund-
antly able to deliver the goods was
quickly manifest. He exhibited his col
lege diplomas and the copyright of his
trademark, photographs of his summer
home and advertising cuts of his inn
mcnse factories, quotations from Dun's
and Bradstreets and letters of credit
from New York's greatest banks, ere
dentials from men of national reputa-
ton and Kodak pictures he had taken
when touring the world in his private
yacht. He also showed Miss Blank some
letters from his mother, and they were
what cooked his goose From allu-
sions fomd in them II was evident that
the rich, and handsome colonel had
painted Paris a deep carnclian red dur
ing his sojourn in Europe. and that
there were chapters in his history which
might not make pleasant reading.
Although she refused his offer of
marriage he remained in Paducah for
some time and could with difficulty be
restrained from deluging the entire
family with costly presents He took
his rejection gracefully and parted with
Miss Blank on the most friendly terms.
A year ago Miss Blank and a party of
friends made trip to New York city
while ON one of the Atlantic City ex-
cursions; and while crossing the Brook
Ign bridge came face to face with Col
enel Terry and lady whom he intro
duccd az his wife. lie entertained the
entire party lavishly, snd every little
while the younger brothers and sisters
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

dress in order that he might take steps
to bring about an acquaintance through
the conservative channels approved by
Mrs. Grundy. Miss Blank knew intui-
lively that the missive was written by
a gentleman. and in spirit of mischief
she answered, directing her letter TO the
st. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, where
the gentleman whom we will allude to as
Col. Terry had stated he would be for a
few days. A reply came by return'mail.
She recognized the chirography at once,
but before she could open the letter to
read il child of the family with wNom
she was visiting playfully snstched 1t
fran her hand and it fell in the fire and
was consumed. Then the plot thickened.
She could not repress hen curiosity to
find out what that letter had contained,
so she wrote another. II came back to
her in the course of time with the in
formation that the person to whom IT
was addressed had gone to Memphis
where he could probably be found at a
certain exclusive club. Miss Blank wrote
TO Memphis and the letter was returned
again, Col Terry having left the Bluff
City for Chattanooga. Another letter
to the last named city was forwarded to
the millonaire's New York Office and
from there to his palatial summer resi-
d,nce ON the Hudson river.
In few days an answer was receiv-
ed-an answer glowing with expressions
which admitted of no doubt rs TO the
wealthy wooer's Intentions; he was
hopelessly smitten with the little Pa
ducah blonde. lie asked her permission
to call should he ever find himself In
the vicinity of Miss Blanks home. This
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

time ago.
Miss Blank" as we will call the lady,
is one of the most delicious CONNECTIONS
of flesh and blood that ever tempted the
appetite Of man, a petite, azure-eyed
blonde of the type of beauty aptly de-
scribed as "ravishing" About two years
ago she paid visit TO relatives in San
Antonio. Texas, and when the train upon
which she was making the journey stop
ped at Pine Bluff. Ark, a gentleman who
sat a few seats in front of her arose to
leave the train. She had previously no
ticcd him in the disinterested way in
which fellow travellers commonly re-
gard each other, and had noted the fact
that he was handsome man Of middle
ago and attired with the unobtrusive cle-
ganee Characteristic of the better class
of metropolitans. As he passed her seat
he dropped into her lap novel he had
been reading with II nonchalance that
left her quite in doubt AS to whether 1t
was by accident or design. He passed
ON without speaking and left the train,
and the matter would have been at once
dismissed from 4 b. mind had not the
novel claimed her Intention. II interest
ed her and she read until she came d. a
page the number Of which, IL was later
ascertained, correspondent with the gem
tleman's age-and there lay note A
message from an unknown man to whom
she had never spoken. Think of 1t, fair
reader and blush. Did she read III viii
duck--but, never mind, there was real
~ nothing objectionable about It; It was
couched, moreover, in the most respect
full terms, expressive merely Of an ar
dent desire to know her name and ad-
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09
TO BE- TRIED
THE MAYOR AT LAST FILES
CHARGES AGAINST ALLEGED
INCOMPETENT OFFICER.

Mayor Yeiser last night ut the meet
ing of the board Of aldermen reported
that he was compelled to prefer charges
against City weigher Hesselton. and
was told 10 file them in writing. Ever
since the city wciRner mas been in
Office complaints have been made Of
incompetency, and one member Of the
board of aldermenh ~ had evience In
his pocket for about six months which
the mayor has never called for.
Recently Rehkopf q Company IL 10
said. had TO pay for 1000 pounds more
Of straw than they got on account Of
a mistake of the weigber, and another
mistake Of 1000 pounds was made in a
load Of hay.
The aldermen will hear the evi'
dence when the charges are pre-
ferred. and pass on the sdvisability
Of continuing the incumbent in the
position.
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CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN NAMED.

Justio X. J. Barber one of the most
popular and able Democrats in the
county, has been appointed campaign
chairman for the county by Chair
man s. W. Hager, OF the Democratic
Campaign Committee. The Chairman
10 to select man from each precinct
in the county to compose the county
campaign committee. Justice Bar.
Der has not decided whether or not his
duties will permit his acceptance Of
tho place.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

MISS INGLES HAS
AGREED TO SPEAK
Kentucky Girl to Speak in the
West for Parker.
She Is Well Known In PadIcah and
Played with CLAY Clement
Last Season.
GOES TO NEW YORK SOON

Miss Margaret Ipgles, q pretty Ken.
tucky sirl who came to Paducah last
winter and Joined the Clay Clements
theatrical troupe, and subsequently,
gave mp the stage for newspaper work
ct Lexington 10 20 become u speaker
10 the present campaign for Parker
and Davis.
Her home is in Paris, Kentucky.
and she has received notice OF her sp-
pointmsnt - campaign speaker By
Chairman Tom Taggart. She will
soon leave for New York to make Anal
arrangements. She will speak chiefly
in Illinois and Indiana but may also
Be assigned to the western states,
where she made speeches in the last
csmpaign In the interest Of Mr.. Bryan
for the presidency. Miss InRles 10 IN
intelligent young woman, and has
made study Of the subject Of politi-
cal economy. and 10 possessed Of power
aud tact ~ = public speaker.
She enjoys wide acquaintance
among public men and 10 popular.
she was Mt one time elected enrolling
clerk by the Kentucky Legislature.
and served for time - clerk in the
census department, under the civil
service. giving mp that position vol
unfairly.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09
$4,000 California, Oregon and Wash
ingtOn.

Colonist one.way second class tickets
ON sale daily from Chicago to San Fran
cisro Los Angeles. Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle and other Pacific Coast points,
and still lower rates TO Utah. Montana,
Wyoming and Idaho points, via the Chi
caco. Union Pacific 4 North Western
Line. Correspondingly low rates from
all points.
Daily and Personally Conducted Tx
cursions in Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars. double berth only 500 from Chica-
20, on fast through trains. Choice OF
routes. No change of cars. All agents
sell tickets via this line. For fun par
ticulars address n. NJ. Breeze, Gen1. Agt
AIS Vine street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09
MAKE THE TRACK EXTENSION.

Yesterday work on the extension of
the new ear tracks ON the Cairo road be-
gan and will be finished as soon as pos
sible. The material is ON hand and MOTH
ing but the weather can delay the work.
About mile Of track will be built and
il will require several weeks to get it
finished, grading and ALL
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

of Miss Blank receive some beautiful
souvenir of their brief acquaintance
with sure enough millionaire.
Miss Blank was soon afterwards mar
ried to a young man who makes up in
brains and ability what he lacks in
money.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09
ExPEcT ORDER OF SALE.

Federal authorities are expecting an
order Of sale of the steamer Chattanooga
tomorrow. Judge Evans must act with
in IA days, but in such important cases
generally acts at once. The motion for
sale was forwarded several days ago. and
is now in the hands OF Judge Evans
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-09

Some profits ere not without dis
honor In any country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS
From the Brain snd Pens OF the Ceusor's
Live Country and Village writer's
CLINTON.

APPLEMAN CORNERS, Jany. "a Well rs
there has been no news from this part for q
long time I'll ought would 1ot down some
Of the leading evente .. Everybody around
here Is sick; nearly all OF Sandy Robin 8
family is sick and his son James and daugh-
ter Maud are dangerousl, IN as are one or
two OF the other children. -. Measles have
passed and gone and o. anyone seems happy
1--WE are having the coolest weather for the
winter, 90 below zero.... The angel of death
came to the home of MIR. and Mrs. Ira Dams
and took from them twin girls. They were
laid 70 rest in The Dell cemetery Friday. MI.
and Mrs. Dams have the sympathy of the
entire neigh bOrhood. Rev. VIM. Smith lost
4 valuable horse not long ago by getting Z,
blufed over a hill. A harness brake "a
the cause. Irwin Mckee says he Is going 10
get marrie1 as soon as he can get his house
ready and II the correspondent can't say
something good about him, not 10 say any
elor. Everybody in this part OF the country
say II Mr.. Mahoney gets the nomination Tor
congress they will all help TO elect him, He
good man for the place and We all feel
like doing good thing when We can for one
Of our own county ...... VIM. Dolan was In La
Fargo Friday on business. Our X. Il. d,
man has a good deal Of trouble gst.fuR
Everybody ought 10 try and keep the roads
so the mall could get through. They or
ganized Iyceum at the Lower Webster school
house last Friday evening. | can't see but
what the same can be done In other school
houses. This is great benefit to our young
people. The farmers In this part Of the
county are talking OF getting up farmers
association and building a warehouse and
sizing their own tobacco. IL IL 10 . good
thing for one man why can't the farmers do
IT. he Is the man that makes the wheel 60
so let as help him all we can. Snow DRIFT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
Joint Meeting of edusasurs.

Superintendent Burns of Richland
and Gardner of Vernon, have arranged
for a joint teachers association to be
held at Viola on Saturday, February 8.
Following is the program:
1. A ciass.exeYcise IN Middle Form geogra-
ply oy the pupils OF the intermediates de-
partment OF the Viola schools-Consucted 6y
Mrs: Washburn. Discussion opened by o. II.
Cooley.
2. How TO teach fractional measurements.
%. @; Goldthorpe. Discussion opened by
3. Some suggestions on primary reading
Miss Winnifred Edsaih
How the condition OF the teacher may
be improved-(D I'd ncation aiiy..kImina Wise
~ tlnancially--Lulu Gushing. 49, Socially
Blanche Dunlap.
d euce-Conducted by Principal Chas. Wash
burn.
TIE following teachers will constitute Mr..
Washcurn's class and will consult him by
letter oT in person for an outline Of prepare
ton required. OF are expected to have q
model lesson: Fernie Hull. Emery olden-
Anderson, Nellie AIKEN, Geneva " 9 Detn. Ida
Webley, w. e. Gore, Mrs. Bertha Morgan,
Ethel Winn, Winnie Heckendorp, Stella
oontrivances that are helpful 10 the man
agement OF the seheol-Susie Henry, Title
Theige.
Music, recitations, etc F., by the schools
of Viola.
Each topic will be open for general
discussion.
The joint meetings held at Viola have
always been very profitable and we
trust that with your assistance, this
meeting will be no exception. Teachers
within a reasonable distance of Viola
are urged to be present.
A cordial invitation is extended to
school boards and to all friends of edu-
cation. Meeting viii be called to order
promptly at 1880.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
NOTHING NEW IN TOBACCO.

This ftightful cold weather of the
past few days has had depressing effect
on tobacco growers. There is no indi-
cation of early case" weather, and the
bitter cold has had "a natural tendency
to prevent buyers travelling through the
country district for the purpose of ex-
aiming crops and making purchases
From the Edgerton Tobacco Reporter
we CLEAN few facts as follows ''The
buying of last seasons tobacco crop,
which has again been resumed in many
/ of the growing section of the state, has
at least one encouraging feature in that
| it shows buyers are anxious to secure
| the better selections of the crop and in
their impatie-ce could not wait even for
casing weather to bring the leaf into
condition tina, they might examine the
goods they we've trading in. And this
only interests the growers. Between
| buying green tobacco in the fields and
| hanging dry in the sheds there If but
little choice. No good defense of the
practice is even attempted by buyers in
dulging in it-except in the present case
lower prices ere being paid than earlier
VIII en- bought green in the fields. After
all these years OF experience it would
seem better business methods ought to
RAOf0AA ~ NAO ONJ VA thU lbDdSSO
crop.
According to table compiled dy
our department of 2riculture our to-
bacco crop last Year was the largest so
far on record, amounting to Sl5 902. 425
pound, of the total value of $55, 5t4, 627. |
In cigar leaf production Wisconsin was
the leSlding state with yield of SO, 946,-
200 pounds, but it received also the low
est price for its tobacco, only an average
of s Sc per pound. Pennsylvania was
the next largest cigar leaf growing
state, Dut with less than third of Wis
consin's production. namely, only 22,-
495, 500 pounds at slightly increased
average price of 72c per pound Con- |
necticut follows closely Pennsylvania
production with 81, ia, 600 pounds at ov-
er double the value, namely. an average |
price of Is sc per pound. New York's |
production was about nine million /
pounds at an average of Sc PER pound /
The highest price realized for its tobac-
co was by Florida, an average of 32c per \
pound for production of 2, COS, 200 y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
wHrrEsTowR.

ONTARIO, Jan. s5.--Uncle ossrlss stodd ard
and wife OF Brush creek, visited relatives In
town. last Tuesday -. Miss Jennie Motley.
daughter of Andrew Motley OF sheldon, re-
turned home the 10Th instant, having lived In
st. Paul four or Eve years. She will nov make
her home with her father on Brush creek.
Robbie Gill would have been at liberty now,
having served his time in the state reforms
tory az Superior, but the prlSoneR knocked
down the warden and was put sack for one
year more John Warkee OF Oden. sold a
nice load OF hoop-poles to T. A. sloggy last
Tuesday VIM. Carson OF Forest, was In town
on business Tuesday Notary Public Bald
win has changed his Office from Il. n. Walk
er's store to the store OF II. H. Gocdenoug.
where he will be found on Saturdays and pes
sion pay days. Rev. Davis Zones and wife
from Biscuit Valley, wsr3 the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. N. N. Baldwin last Friday. Travel
ing man sherman McVey was selling new
supplies OF goods 70 our merchants last Sat
urday Geo. J. Thomas OF Rockton did 3us-
mess In town last Wednesday. .Commlaaloner
Joseph Cowan of La Fargo, gave us . brief
business call last Wednesday Michael
Haney, aged %, OF South Ridge, died OF meaa
les last Friday and the funeral took place
here Sunday. The remains werf Inferred 10
Ontario cemetery. Mrs. Levi Cor OF our
our village, aged "a. died Of p1snmonia last
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

You can keep your china In. perfect
condition for a number OF yearsif you
insist upon its being washed carefully.
All dishes should be scraped clean and
then rinsed off In clear water. Wash
theni-fn soapy water, rinse in eiearihot
water and drain and wipe. Do not
place one dish upon another as they:are
wiped; spread them out to cool, then
put them together. In this way you
will avoid cracking the glaze. Put only
a few dishes in the pan at time. Use
very little soap on good china.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

Friday night and will be buried the 26th In
slant. :. Mrs. Martha sandou Of our town, re-
ceived the sad news OF the death of her bro
Their, Lorenzo Stedman OF DAKOTA, who died
suddenly last Friday. Mr. StedInEh was aged
Veteran l.. s. Daniels, so well known here,
died AZ the home OF 4 sister in Sullivan. Ohio
last Thursday His son Of Tomah brought
the remains here for burial; the funeral ser
wees took place st the Baptist church, OF
which he was . member and deacon. He
served his country in 90. "B' so ReRt. Wis.
INIT, was q worthy msmber OF Jas Williams
Post No. i5s at Ontario, was laid TO rest by
his comrades In Ontario cemetery, Rev.
Sweet oiiciating -. Lennie Kyes IL on the sick
list. 80 below zero. Sunday.
ONTARIO KID.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

In the sewing room Of house land
every house should have one) the
housekeeper should have set OF
shelves built, separated into compart'
ments OF varying sizes, which is. point
ed out to visitors as the piece bag"
Into these receptacles go all the odds
and ends that are usually put intosa
large basket or made into bulky rolls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
VIROQUA MARKETS.
Below we give the market price of the
main products of the farm:
Important TO MIL Men.

/ OFFER FOR SALE CHEAP, IF TAKEN
IL soon, my saw, lath and feed mill A miIe
engine, 35-horse boiler, all in good shane and
ready to operate. viii have large setting OF
a bargain. JoHN n 'RTrrV
Avalanche, Jan'y, %. 1904,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
DIED.

with deep sorrow their relatives and neigh
bors sympathize with Dir aud Mrs John II
fortney OF Franklin. over the death or their
daughter, the baby OF tie family. iittie
KATHERINE, aged SIX years. who was called
away by the voice cf the Great Master nm
sunday last She died from lunr-fever. Fu-
neral viii be held at Folsom on Friday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.

MY FARM OF NINETY-sEVEN ACRES
WI known as the Johnson place one mile
southwest of Liberty Pole, on -hich Monu-
ment Rock Is situated. Ninety acres under
cultivation, acres nice timber. Has gooc
mouse, hne well OF water, windmill. excellent
oarn. three good tobacco sheds; best fenrsed
Iarm In com muntty. Call on or address
G. ). HOEAKER, Liberty Pole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
INSURANCE NOTICE.

VHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UTICA
Il Farmers Mutual Insurance. Com nam viii
pc held at Tesars Hall, In the VILLAGE of
EM a. Crawford county. on the 9th day of
a nIeo.uary, iSVa, at ~ O'Clock, A. NJ. for the
other business as may properly come before
the meeting. o. III. LARSON, Secretary.
Reads town, Jany. IS, 1904
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
PREPARE To PAY TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned. Treasurer Of the cify 81 u
roqua- Will De realy TO receive tax nnonsS
commencing December 10Th and cozsinuirs
% January ~. Al one per cent. After thai
time three per cant will oe charged Tor coiIsre
aon. once az my furniture store, from 5
o'clock 8. N to o. N.
OTTO oTTRsoS, City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
JOSEPH MORLEY,

NAsnIef A'eIIIsYIIIe state BANK.
have inv esigated the Beavers Re-
serve Fund Insurance and come to the
conclusion that 1t is founded upon bust.
ness and equitable principles and have
tax 9 n out policy myself.
am scquainted with District Deputies
Peterson q MSthescn and can recon-
mend them as reliable men.
Respectfully. Jos. MORLEY, Neillsville.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

7. Il. RlSBERG, Principal of Schools.
Though there are all kinds of life in.
sursnce, there is probably not one that
has as many meritorious features as the
Beaver Reserve fund fraternity
Chimney Rock, Wis, April Is. 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

Mrs. 4 Ii. Gorsline arrived home
his morning after seven months so.
tourn with relatives in the state of Ore
lyon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27

OK sALh, A GOOD 50-AoRE FARM WITH
A =, 10 three niles OF virsqua Good hoas.
vel sna Windmill and cisfern, tobacco shss
49, 80 otner eotoaildings. 500 or $500 cash nav
. ~. ealAnes TO suit purchaser. Iaoufrs A.
the CENSOR Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
5. NJ. MARSH. Attorney at Law.

S. NJ. MARSH, Attorney at Law.
have recently given some attention to Beavers Re-
serve Fund insurance From my investigation and ex
animation of their plan of insurance their bylaws and
the plan OF policy issued by them am convinced that
It is excellent fraternal insurance carry three poll
cies In old line companies and have been generally pre-
JUDGED against fraternal insurance II seams TO me
however that the Beavers Reserve Fund nearer
TO old line insurance than any other fraternsl insur
ance and of course t Is much less expensive than old
line have taken ont Beaver policy for g. 600 which
Is their limit Neillsyille., Wis, July "a 1903
F. T. TUCKER, Sec Republican State Contra! Com
have carefully examined ths plan OF the Beavers
Il f. f insurance and Go not hesitate 10 endorse IT,
The plan seems to ae that nsures long life TO the
order, 1t seems TO combine tue stability Of the Old
Line Companies with cheapness Of the cooperative
cieties have taken e. 600 policy and consider IL as
good as any insurance carry Neiilsvie. July % 0S
JEGI 81 LAURENCE Physicians and Surgeons
This is to certify that Messrs Woodwork & PEN
ton have been engaged In and about Gsesville in be-
half of the Beavers Reserve. Fund fraternity and are
leaving with well organized lodge Of about no
members They transacted their business In court
eous, clean and ganteel manner and we believe pre-
sent practical modern and reliable plan of insurance
We recommend with pleasure Beavers Reserve Fund
Fraternity and Messrs. Woodwork and Penton rs its
representatives. Gslesyille Wis, February 49, 1908
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-27
For Sale.

A 40-ACRE-TRACT OF LAND AND 20
u ton OF bay, section q town of Sterling
Terms OF sale on land, part cash and part
time TO suit purchaser. A. 7. FORUM.
Virsoua