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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-10-28
A Big Sheep Deal.

Saturday the largest individual
sheep deal ever recorded in the state
was contaminated at Laramie be
tween w. A. Drake of Denver and
Ora Haley, the wealthy flockmaster
OF Albany county. By the deal
Haley sold to Drake s5, 900 lambs
which were raised on the Laramie
plains during the past season. The
average price paid was So. 25 head
the total consideration being $7s,7 $50.
Springs Miner.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-10-28
High Priests Conference.

A Conference of the High Priests
of the Bear Lake Stake of Zion will
be held at Montpelier on Sunday,
Oct. 3oth, 1904. Meetings will be
held at 70 a. m. and 2 p. m. A
full attendance of the High Priests
is expected and all our friends are
cordially invited to attend
JOHN u. STUcKI,
JAMES NYE,
JAMES I'll. Brown,
Presidency.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-10-28
Irrigation District Officers.

The directors of the Montpelier
Irrigation district met Monday
night and organized by elect
ing w. J. Hunter, president;
J. s. Robson, secretary; and Mil
ford Williams, treasurer. The Sc
lection of such solid and enterprising
men as officers means that all mat
ters pertaining to the district will be
we'll looked after, and work pushed
in systematic manner and as rapid
" as conditions will permit.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-10-28
a Love Letter.

Would not interest you II you're look
ing for guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd. of Ponder,
Mo-, writes: II suffered with an ugly
sore for a year, but a box OF Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
SaIve ON EARTH 25c at Ritter Bros.
Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-10-28
Church Of Blessed Sacrament.

Mass every other Sunday at 10 a. m.
Catechism every Sunday at 2 p m.
Rosary and benediction at 7:3O D. m
Mass on week day mornings at 8
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-30
FOR RENT-oFFIcEs.

FOR RENT-Ofuce rooms IN Ihe Evans
Building. l4l6 20 1924 New York ave. NV
ave. se-+-tE
BLISS BUILDING. 50 d ST. nw.-YeTy de-
girabs offices, facing Capitol with neat,
light. ana jaaitor service; tg04n $ PEI Q 1illI-
up. Cail ~ write A. -. BLISS -elr-.-i3tie
Es4st ~ sr5-f
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FOR sALE-BIcYcLE TIRES.

REAL HARTFORD TIRES. $50. put on.
only ask comparison. Bicycle repairing al
lowest prices Fifty secondhand bicycles.
all makes. cheap. Tires Vulcaulzed s4c
Place your order with Us for your Christmas
bicycle. See O. T. HUNTER. THE BICYCLE
NAN sll J. 81. uw. and il2 PennsylVaaia
ave. uW. uoZs-8t
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WANTED-BICYCLES.

WANTED irsr-rIa.s wheel; good condition
li Improvement price must be low, state
make. asg. condition. price Address BOX
fi. tuIs afrCt. %
WANTED-Ta buy Am sacondhaui bicycles.
aiEh cash prices a.. r. HUNTER TIE Bi-
clcie Nan, as Pennsylvania ave Az. nos
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BIRDS. DOGS. ETc.

FOR sALE-Young parrots cauaries. rab-
bits. guinea pigs. dogs. eats and pets ~ al
kinds. Birds boarded Tor Ihe summer
SCHMIDs BIRD STORE. IL Izih ~. uR-.
el2d 81 il 81. ne. ieL9-tf
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WANTED-ROOMS.

W Az IED-IWO or three unfuruished rooms
m Northwest by couple. with two small
children Address BOX 81. this office.
WANTED-One or two unfurnlshed rooms in
sIoliitz oL 6th and I SITS. state terms. Ad-
dress Bon 362. this office II
WAN iED-Communicating furnished rooms
Win privilege OF light housekeeping. l0ca-
tloh bth and r SITS. NV % 10th and X SITS
NV S-jdiess BOX 335 this office no99-2t
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ROOMS AND BOARD.
Il o y Z L LIANO re,
MRS. WOUDEr Prop.

NEW YORK AVE COR 18th ST.
Having secured thc building formerly occu-
pied by the Balti IRE Hotel. we have thor
uughly renovated IL ana VIII now conduct a
strictly high-Class hotel Excellent cuisine
ana service Large. bright rooms. Rates
from 81 per day up. nol6-S0t
FOR RENT-Furnisbed rooms. with or with
out board 80 New York ave. nW. no30-at
z3a7 * ST.. NW.-Very desirable front rooms.
southern exposure, overlooking Washington
Circle, choice board furnished Ca unfur-
Hishsai single rooms Tor gentlemen; avenue
cars uoeD-2t
LARGE HEht rooms newly furnished and
de@4letatt suitable for man and wife or
t"o gentlemen. s6 18th "a NV. noe)-H
Eoa EENr-N'ca furnished rooms. Grant
Place NV noa0-3t
$50 * ST. NW-Fmnished OF unfurn.shed
rooms, home table, central uoaU-3t
FOR EENT-A large second story front
ROOM suitable for two. in private family
good board lZs mn 81. no. y
LARGE. pheasant room oa second floor. with
5000 Table board. bone comforts. e2S Eas.
~
FOR EEET-Niae large front furnished room.
@ltA board. 1904 O. "a. uw. noar--t
1919 Is ST. NW.-sccond Story front rooms.
private family with or without board tcle-
pH2Ee lf.~ noa0-3t
ROOMS AND BOARD. on MassachuseIIs
ave- NV. no3o-,t
tHi-. ''fl l-'f'ia- t-'W1a4H WIN tHEtltfl+ ttl-
trail. reasonable prices. 5l3 ST. nH.
NEWLY FURNISHED second story fron,
ROOM with Dr without board. l5s Carroll 50.
se. no51-3t
FOR EENT-gu0 communicating rooms. with
board 1921 Sew York ave NV II
2l g. ST. IS. W.-Room with board for two
second story. $40 no-3-3t
FOR RENT-Rooms with or without board
me fth g. MS. n92l-st
NICELY FURNISHED second floor room,
Win excellent board FOR two, $40 per month
g. Nar York ave. NV. no29-2t
VACATED room unusually desirable, gentle
nau COP lady, cuisine best pr0curable; reduced
rate. Table Sosrd. 1907 *. no-9--t
PLEASANT second floor sJuth fro rooms;
coed homo table 80 * 81 NV no.3-2t
2l22 n ST. n. W.-Front rooms; good board
for two. 81 ald sioo per Ceek no2s-2t
FOR BENT-sccond story front room. good
board. -Jl j. uW. no29-3t
NEWLY FURNISHED second floor room.
with board, an home comforts. $40 per month.
2ia * ST. nW. noss-St
FOR RFNT.-Rooms and board at $3.50 per
week. $500 T. 81 nv. Ho2S-at
NORTHERN, 9ls / 81 nw.-Hot-water heat
Special terms 10 monthly boarders, clubs OK
students nO2S-3t
1908 NEW YORK AVE.-OpDoslte Corcoran
Art Gallery minute from White House, gen
tlemcu preferred. n02f-lt
-
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SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE.

VAN EDDY white student. position as
llpuse boy, that will pay room and board;
soou references Address BOX $50, this Of
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MISCELLANEOUS.

UPHOLSTERING-Be work. lowest Uric---
carpets made ana laid. III. C. conn IZ.8
7th 81. NV uos0-sr
HANDSOME RUGS made from ola worn ear
pets. and your work promptly done. CAR
pets called for and delivered free Address
ECLIPSE RUG co. laurel SD Please drop
postal n0a0-5t
THE PHILADELPHIA SCRAP IRON AND
METAL co We pay the highest prices for
junk ana secondhand furniture. stoves
feather beds. and clothing speciality. Send
postal to 500 2irh 81 NV. Phone ". Gg9
noz9-1t
CHROPODfsr tiady preferred may hnI
regular patrons az moderate rates by adj
dressing BOX $40 tnis once n0zs-2t
LACE Curtains Numbered Soc pair. lace bed
spreads soc, Zl ID a. nv no23-st
IMPROVED new Baltimore Sexton RANG
So. left ovens used Two months. SIS. SD 4
81 ne. uog-at
CARPENTER WORK % an kinds neatly ana
eheapiy done Drop postal BASS, 1910 lah
ga. nW- nozs-5t
JOSEPH s. TIPPErT. Piano Tuner. So, lsh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-30

Neutrality-suspicious. at WAGNER'S MILL
merry ART SCHOOL. Sl7 9Th 81. NV.
n0ea-l4t
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FOR RENT-sToREs.

FOR RENT-One large store. I4e8 PARK 81.
near 18th; large show windows Aot-Water
neat
ONE hne store. with large basement; s.
IL 81. ne. near Government Printing DI-
nee
nol1-tf
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WANTED-BOARDERS.

&NNTEb-Ty-1 or three children 10 board
IU small family, uo children, good care AMI
good home, can give references. 81. HOLiO-
Won. Fort Myer POstodlce. "a. u
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John r. Kelly

Has resumed business Ia the Center
Market. south end of middle aisle of
the 5th 81. wing. New York Roas.
Beef and all prime cuts OF Beef. Lamb
and Veal al the lowest market prices.
Corn Beef a speciality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-30
DENTISTRY.

WE can save you money. pain ana, time on
any kind OF dentistry examination and es-
ave opp. Fostofflce. Hours 5 A. IN 20
o. M. Sundays 8 20 u. no-3-tf
TEETH WITHOUT PI.ATEs-eo extracting;
10 pain; look. feel, act. and last longer tilan
natural teeth; shrunkeu faces made uoTuais
painless nilings. DIR. j. L. WILSON. l23
st NV. nn-4-ai-
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ANACOSTLA

BURYs PHARMACY. corner Monroe and
Jefferson SITS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-30

SIS Ruby Self-Feeder, Shopworn, Sg.eo,
A. Eberly's Sons. us 7th 81. NV.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Best Family Flour $3.50 Barrel.
Johnston's. 7sl eth st. NV.

Specify SehneideI's "Malt" Bread
When ordering, and your table viii al
ways be supplied with bread of unusual
denclOusness and highest nourishiug vail
ne. Good grocers, &C.
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PERSONAL.

BIG MONEY PAID FOR desirable furniture.
carpets stoves, office fuFhiture, and house,
hold goods OF al kinds contents especially
y. NOTES 625 louisiana ave; phone II. Soa5.
nol9-3Jt
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so Ct. Mocha and Java Coffee at &c Cts
ARBUCKLE'S COFFEE. 12ls cents do
Johnston s. ~ 5s .lh e .iplyfa u4.tns5
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d Gas Radiators Only sa.so.

Neat style, gOod make. prompt delivery.
SIG Eth. Q. A. Muddiman & Co. l24 ..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-30

81 Wade & Butcher Razor, Soc; So
Echo ROZo. German made Sl45 H0I-
land bankrupt buyer 10Th and "a ue.
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W A-NIED-liy trio. violin. coruet- and piano.
20 play a. dancing school or dances reason
able terms; nrsl-olass music. Address AIDA
81 It1AfEE, 1872 9th So. uw. Ir
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-A bright woman for linen rooi
in hotel 6lg + st. nv. ROOM 8. ~
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WANfED-ftighest cash prices PAID Ior worn
garments ladies' or geuIlemen's Also shoes
and hats. address postal and ] viii caI aD,-
hour IL TARSHEs, 1865 9Th ST. NV Phone
Norm 81 ua1r-e3t
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HELP ,5ANTED-MALE & FEMALE

+LLA - IN II (--s4k1L1 c. Ell LII.
WA%ILD-Ne guarantee 10 offer every per-
son "a position who 1oiHS American Home
seekers association. 40 10Th 81. nv Ease
4lelt. BOWIE IucJ noS-el5
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-White chambermaids for hotel:
also cleaners. 6l9 + st. NV. ROOM g. IL
WANTED-White waitress. Sl3 q ST. NV
10
WANrED-LauudTess West Virginia, so.
iare); kitchen maid. pantry maid. nurse.
chambermaid-w waitress. and cooks. city. Job
New York ave. II
WANTED - Chambermaids, mattresses, ten
houseWorkeTs. from so 90 $50 6l3 sth 81. nw.
HALE-EIMER. Room g. Il
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE - Latest Victor rraBh9uh0us
cheap fer cash; also large Foil-toD GesE Ad-
dress BOX gzG. this offlcs- r1e5ef
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Having secured Tho building formerly occu-
pied by the Balu IRE Hotel. we have thor
oughly renovated e. and viii now conduct a
strictly high-class hotel Excellent cuisine
ana service. Large. bright rooms. Rates
from 81 per day up. nnl6-S0t
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When You Want a Cut
OF anytfing-Joyce Engraving Co. star Bldg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20

Charles Waters, Cullen, Washington,
ten miles from snowline of Mt. Adams,
July 13. Just been reading the CEN
so" of July 6, in which correspondent
in THE Switzerland of America in
speaking of Prairie du Chen as the
town where Fort Crawford with its
memories of Jefferson Davis and Gen.
Scott still lIngers Now, If my mem
ory serves me right it was General
Taylor and JEFF Davis that are spoken
about tor the fact that JEFF was lieu
tenant in company and old Zack Tay-
lor was in command of the Fort, JEFF
won the affection Of Tayloy's daughter,
against the win of her father. She es-
capped through window, from which,
with JEFF, they made forced march
across the Wisconsin river to Grant
county and were married by a justice
Of the peace. Taylor never forgave jeff
until after the battle Of Banarito dur
Ing the Mexican war, JEFF had been
badly wounded while leading his regi-
ment as colonel, Taylor went to where
the wounded sold were the day after
the battle and grasped the hand OF JEFF
and said We owe to you as much as
to any man for this victory. Jetf's wife
lived but few years after their mar
riage 7. IS. Good trout fishing; have
caught 469 at Cullen, Washington, in o
month p
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
On q Serio. 5 Charge.

On Tuesday Of this week James Fore
man Of Kickapoo, was arrested by Les
ter Henthorn on charge of cutting his
wire fence and letting stock into his
grain Henthorn also lost horse by
poison on Monday which he claims he
saw Foreman petting the evening be-
fore, but no charge is made of this and
will not be until the stomach of the ami
NAL which has been sent to Madison
has been analyzed. 1t is also said that
he has made threats against Henthorn' g
life. Foreman Is out on bail to await
the preliminary hearing, which will
take place next Thursday at Viroqua. -
Viola Intelligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
Church Dedication.

On Sunday, July "a. the Norwegian
Lutheran church, located one mile east
of De Soto, will be dedicated by Rt.
Rev. A. K. Sagen of La Crosse, at 10. 80
a. N. The following clergymen will be
present to take part in the impressive
work: Rt Rev. II. Halvorsen, Westby;
Revs. X. Msgelssen, Rushford, MINI. !:
E. o. Vik, La Crosse; J. Hendricks, Vir-
oqua; J. Aasheim, Rising Sun, and Fl.
G.. Magelssen, La Crosse. The South
La Crosse Norwegian Lutheran church
choir, consisting of twenty-five MEM
bers, will render the musical numbers.
Speeches will be made in the afternoon
in Norwegian and English languages.
An offering will bo taken for the Home
Mission Lunch and coffee will be sold
by the Ladies Aid society.
This church was built In the year
1900. The congregation was organized
in 1896, in De Soto, by Rt. Rev. A. K.
Sagen, the services being held in the
Congregational church of The same
place. Revs. A. K. Sagen, G. F. Mag
elssen and II. q, Magelssen, the present
pastor, have served as pastors during
the life Of the organization.
o. l.. JOSvANGER, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
Decision for Electric Line

It ia doubtless fact that the fate Of
the electric road will be decided in the
contests to be held in the towns OF Coon
and Hamburg, the gentlemen having
the project in hand declaring, rs they
do. that they will not farther cons!der z
the proposition except favorable acton
il voted in these two. towns. Next Sat.
nrdsv. JuIy 23d, Hamburg citizens will
vote directly on the proposition Of sl1l, .
OO0 id bonds On Monday next, the
25th. a canvass Of the town of Coon for
a like amount Of aid, win be commenced.
For the benefits that will naturally
come 70 every community along the
proposed line, the CENSOR. hopes tnst
there will be general disposition 70 gfanI
~ aid in fhe towns named. It GER
tainly would not advise this if il had
mot the fullest confidence that great ben
aft will accrue to all interests by this
action.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
MORE POLITICAL AsPIRANTs.

In TN candidate column today, will
be fou1Tnew announcements for three
gentlemen for positions on the county
tickai They are Olaus Gilbertson, one
of ths leading farmers and citizens OF
the town of Viroqua, who seeks the
nomination for register Of deeds, gen
tleman we'll qualified and deserving.
p. Scott Curtis will make contest
for the nomination for sheriff before the
approaching convention Mr. Curtis
bss a large circle Of friends in the coun-
tv. He has been Viroqua's city mar
shall for two years past, and is an Ell
cient officer.
Henry c. Gosling Of this city an
nounces a desire for the position held by
him some years ago that Of clerk OF the
court. He has also been sheriff. Mr.
3osling is one Of the old and well-known
citizens Of the county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
For the Enhancement.

S. r. Pollard and c. V. Porter return.
ed from Battle Island, Tuesday, where
they went to arrange for the gathering
there the 27tb, which lasts five days.
The water il falling rapidly, the fishing
is becoming good. The mosquitoes, FL
mer Davis declares, are less troublesome
than in years before The island is
clean and the hay is being cnt. Pine
Bros. of Spring Green, will operate their
fine swing. A creased pole suspended
over the river with dollar at the end
for the successful walker, q creased pig,
etc, will he among the amusemeuts.
Arneson and w. K. G. and Matt John
son will feed the multitude Banks or
chestra will play for the dances. Il will
be no campmeeting, but a place to 90
and have a good time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
Doing Nicely.

Attending physicians declare the con-
dition Of James Horaker, who was shot
July Fourth, very hopeful He is gain
ing strength, takes plenty of lourish-
ment and seems to be on the road tc re-
covery.
The preliminary hearing = George
Purcell, who shot Honaker. 8 again
postponed awaiting develoD:p ats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
ALARGE AND B.PPY WEDDING.
viroqua and RescsIown Furnish the interested
Parties

One of the most delightful social gath
erings held in this city for some time
occurred last Thursday afternoon, at
which time the marriage Of Miss Hilda
Helgeson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. O.
II. Helgeson, to Mr.. Oscar Anderson of
Readstown took place at the home of
the brides parents. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Gulbrandson of
Westby, in the presence of some three
hundred relatives and friends. The
bride was beautifully sttired in white
organdy, carried brides roses and was
attended by Adelaide Weiken of Lind
sey, a neice, and Tootsie Surenson, as
flower girls Vernon Jerman, Kennith
Buchanan, Otto Sandwich and Alvin
Jerman acted as yibn0p bearers. After
the ceremony the guests enjoyed an ele-
CANT wedding supper, and in the evening
the younger members of the party re-
paired to the Opera house and indulged
in a social dance, which with the excep-
tion of an hours intermission at mid
night, when the party returned to the
Helgeson residence for refreshments,
continued until the wee hours of the
morning.
Many beautiful presents were receiv-
eu Consisting OL stlSeL ware, CuILa, Ilu-
ems, cut glass and other things too num-
erous to mention.
The bride is an estimable young lady,
well and most faVorably known here,
and the groom is a young business man
of Readstown, being engaged in the fur
niture business at thA~ place The bri-
dal couple are now on wedding tour to
Chicago, st. Louis and other points, af-
ter which they viii reside st Readstown.
Guests from distance in attendance
upon this happy wedding were Mrs
Sever Wilkins, Willie Wilkins, Sioux
Falls; Andrew SIetten, Tille Lysne, La
Crosse; Mrs. Anton Weiken, Lindsey;
Mr. and Mrs. George Wilgrub, Cashton;
Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Call, Mr. and Mrs.
H. o. Stevlingson, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Hauge Miss Anna HaGge, Miss Carrie
Hauge, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. EvaLs Mr.
and Mrs Oliver Helgeson, Mr. and Mrs.
Unseth. Miss Tena Jefson, Oscar Jefson,
Henry Helgeson, Westhy John n. John
son, Ferryville; Mr.. and Mrs. Ole A
Helgeson, John o. johnson, Mt. Ster-
ling; Peter Natwick Soldiers Grove;
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Buchanan. Mrs. H
c. Millard, La Fafge; M. and Mrs. Geo.
Jerman, West Prairie; Sam Elsemeyer
and mother, Coon Prairie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
LIGHTEIEG'S EXPENSIVE WORK.
John Msssugs Large Barn Burned-Horsss Nearly
Perish In the Fire.

During the heavy rain storm, wind
and vivid lightning of Monday after
noon, lightning struck the large barn Of
John Moseng, three miles west of Viro-
qua, destroying the same, together with
about thirty tons Of hay, barn tools,
harness and other things, involving a
loss of over $1,000, on which there was
insurance of $4O0. lightning struck
the roof and in an instant the whole
structure was seathing mass of flames.
With great difficulty and dan ger five
horses TIED in the barn, were rescued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
one Of the Old Stock

Alexander Latshaw, Of Victory, came
down to this village, Tuesday, to renew
old friendships and acquaintances Mr.
Latshaw will be eighty years old the
oath Of this month, and is one Of the
earliest pioneers of Vernon county. hav.
ing made his advent here in 1877. He
claims the distinction Of having taught
the first public school organized in the
county. In lS4s, near the present site Of
Retreat, and had pupils attending from
away over on the Kickapoo. DE s'ctC
AFuue
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-20
Awa,sed q Msdal

John Hayes Of Muscoda, veteran of
the civil war, ~ years OF age has been
awarded medal Of honor by the gov
ernment, and the same has been for
warded to him. He is also entitled to
SlO0. Hayes was c0xswsin on the Kear-
sarge when the Alabama was destroyed
off Cherbourd. June 10, 1864.