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The Monticellonian., 1904-09-01

M IdB1dS, SI Mrs. Jas. Jackson visited her brother, Mir. Jeff Thompson, in Warren, this week.
 If you need anything in the fan cy grocery line, you will find it at C. K. MeDermott s. 5t. NIT. and Mrs. ". NJ. Minter have returned from l visit to the World Fair.
 MT. Wilson Bessellieu, of Ark ansas City, visited his mother in our city this week.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator for Arkansas hvers at
 If Bordeaux Drug Store. Mr. Dave Caldwell, of Crossett, Ashley county, was q visitor to our city this week.
 Miss Vera Mccullough visited her sister, Mrs. H. E. Seobey, at Dermott, last week.
 Walk.Over shoes, the best on earth-$3. 50 and s4 4.oo-at
 McCloy & Trotter's. Mrs Walter Wheeles and sister, Miss Fannie Brooks, are visiting the Worlds Fair this week.
 Mrs. Chas. Thompson, of Tex arkana, is here on visit to her mother, Mrs. J. N. Harper.
 Mir. w. R. Pope, of Parkdalc, visited his family in our city the first of this week.
 Misses Lizzie Finn and Rather inc Hayes left last Thursday on a visit to the Worlds Fair.
 Mrs. Annie Williams and Mrs. E. E. Hendrick left last week for the the St. Louis Exposition. "Built We'll" That's our mems 6 .oo shoe.
 McCloy < Trotter. Miss Odie Reeves. of Little Rock. Is here on visit to rela- tives and friends.
 The big Cotton Mills at Monti- cello will soon begin to work the raw material into cotton cloth.
 Miss Freddie Patton left last Wednesday morning on visit to friends at Lake Providence, La. Every order you make of the Telephone Saloon Is guaranteed to reach you in good condition. If. Persons who have friends visit ing them from a distance will please let Us know it. Phone 30. Just received-A large line of 36-inch percales, for 10 cents per yard, at
 Ell. Scott's. Mrs. o. ]. Lindsey and Miss Ruby Hyatt left last Wednesday morning on visit to the World's S Fair.
 We buy all kinds of country pro- duce and pay the highest market price for same. D. s. Wells & Go. Mrs. s. L. Miller and daughters, after an extended visit to relatives in this city, have returned to. their home in Texas.
 For fresh celery, cabbage, or anything in the produce line, call on or phone Lawson Bros. Phone No. I57.
 We have some cheap cotton plaids for quilt lining, at 34 cents per yard.
 F. H. Scott. Miss Katherine Robertson, of Walnut Lake, was here the first of this week on visit to her friend, Miss Cora Wells.
 I have few more of the cele. brated "Club House shape" and Nat Willis" scent cigars; try one. Turner Wells.
 We carry all the leading brands of whiskies, wines, beer, etc. Il you need anything in our line write or phone us.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-01

Drew Caldwell who shot Joe Biggs, sometime ago, was aequit ted before the examining court last week. Biggs has recovered from the unmnd
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Said Or Wrliten 70 ne cepsor.

Silas Fl. Foster: Il presume that l
am the oldest native born Viroqua man
in the city today. If not, / should like
to have the man or woman who is past
fifty-three years old, tell me of the fact.
| was born on the place where | now
live, aud have ALWAYS resided. My
father, the late James Foster located on
the place in 1S47. He was married here
also, thus you can see that lay claim
to being one of the pioneers Of the
county as well as one Of ihs original
natives of this city.
John E. Lavold, Springville: Il re-
turned this Tuesday morning, from five
months visit to my native home in Nor
way and the old parents, who still re-
side there. A brother, a newcomer,
returned with me. - was a great
pleasure to me to return after hfteen
years absence, but still it became mono
tonous after had satisfied my desire
to see the parents, relatives and friends.
There is little inviting there for q young
man who has observed the activities of
America. | was in southern Norway,
and they had very mild winter. The
sea voyage was very agreeable one.
John White: "Iu the winter of 1912 2
two feet Of snow fell early in November
and never broke till April Much stock
perished from cold and exposure. |
then lived in Walworth county. have
been in Vernon county over fifty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
CHANCE FOR FREE EDUCATION.
youns Men Have Opportunity to Compete for
Military Position and Schooling.

Congressman Babcock, of the Third
district, has arranged for a comparative
exam nation of candidates for the All
napolis Naval Academy to take place
April 5th at Barabo. The following
gentlemen will serve as board of ex-
aminers: Prof. G. w. Gehrand DIR. H.
J. Irwin, and Attorney FL. Fl. Thomas
AT the examination one candidate and
three alternstes will be elected, who
will take the U. S. entrance examina-
ton at the Madison postoffice, on April
10th, the alternates to be in line for
appointment In case the candidate
fails to pass the required examination.
The successful candidate will enter the
Academy in June next. The age for
admission is 16 to 20 years. at the lime
of examination for entrance. The
candidate must be unmarried, Ict lass
than five feet two inches in height. for
ages 16 to IS and five feet four 10.
ages Is to to 20, free from my deformity,
disease or infirmicy which may render
him unfit for naval ser nee; must be
well versed in reading, writing, or
biography and arithmetic, and must
have knowledge of the elements of
English grammar, algebra, through
quadratic equations, plane geometery,
of descriptive geography and of the
history of the United States.
Further particulars and full infornla-
ton Governing the examination and
admission of candidates can be had by
writing J. B.Ashley, Baraboo, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
AlwaYs praws RIg Roase Here.

The talented young dramatic actor,
William Oven, always favorite in
yiroqua, and his company, including J..
w. Mcconnell, is'booked for an appear
ence on Monday April 4. in dramatic
arrangement of Sir Walter Seotts in
teresting story, Quentin Durward The
play, which is of highly romantic
character, is styled When Louis XI
Was King" and is Mr., Owens first
work as a playwright. That he has
labored well and successfully is evidenc.
ed blythe reception that bis play has been
meeting with. He was last seen herr in
an elaborate performance of The School
for Scandal, which is still well remem-
bered, as productions of the class and
excellence that he presented last year
do not fade rapidly from the mind Of
the public. he is under gsod manage
ment this season, who has provided him
with a more sumptuous production this
year than any has ever been seen her 9
heretofore
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
APLRA AGAINST OPEN SALOONS.
Moral and Financial Sides Should Not be Con =
sldered Together Keep the Town
Clear and Right.

EDITOR CENSOR. Wou.a vou allow
space in your valuable paper TOR just a
word on the license question have
had nine months without sa
1t hardly seems as If the peopo u
want to GO oack to the old condilA IONS,
yet we hear .he same old arguments in
favor of it Surely no one will say that
there has been as much drinking or
drunkenness as during the years of
saloons. Those who are in position to
observe and know, claim that the per-
cetage of drinking and drunkenness is
not to exceed 1-20th of what it was
during the time of saloons Could any
amount of money offset this change in
conditions2 Is there a fair minded man
among us who could not point out at
least one man who has been fairly
sober and good citizen the past years
and who degraded and disgraced him
self aud family by wasting his time and
money in the saloons the previous year
We don't need to rely ON official records
and the testimony of officers to prove
this, every one knows it to be fact.
Ask the people living on our main
roads in the suburbs whether there is
any difference in the number of men
who lfave town in drunken condition.
endangering the lives of women and
children travelling upon the highways.
Our friend will say that he admits that
conditions are somewhat improved and
few men are able to keep sober with
this temptation removed from their
midst but, he says, we need the money.
In order TO get $1,000 from the saloons
he is willing TO allow the saloons to
extort $50, 900 from the pockets Of the
people, most of HON can i'll afford it.
Is this a profitable investment Yes
profitable for the saloon men and brew
ers, but no oneelse,
They tell us business has been dull
and this is caused by not having saloons.
Do not be deceived. 1t is exactly the
same in other places where the same
conditions prevail. Give the farmer
the same prices for mis- commodities and
you can rest assured he will come to our
city to trade, and spend his money IN
the stores too. They point to the high
taxes and give that as reason why we
should vote saloons in, and have the
license money 20 help on expenses We
have already called attention to the
absurity of placing financial considera-
tions against improved moral condi-
tions, but we must bear in mind that
without any license money to use for
public Improvements the past year the
city expenses exceed those of the year
before, and other things besides the
lack of license money contributed to
the high taxss.
The helpful religious services the past
weeks has elevated the moral feelings
and created such a religions sentiment
throughout our city as has not been
felt for years Let us follow 1t up by
improving conditions in evey way that
we can. With no saloons, aiad econsmi-
cal city administration, council and
mayor to enforce the laS, our people
will be happy, and our little city an
ideal one. A WELL WIsHER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Letter 10 Mr.. o. Sherry

DEAR SIR; We suspect you'd like the
tale, how woman beat two hardware
dealers in Girard, Pa
We tried our best to get those men to
sell Devoe lead and zinc in that bright
town and failed. Reluctantly took Mrs
E K Bowman, druggist
They said they couldn't sell paint for
more than 81. % gallon. Mrs Bowman
can. She has sold about all the paint
that has been sold there since.
She knew Devoe; had sold our artists
materials. Had some sense and force,
besides; she easily learned that cheap
Is dear In paint, and told the people
MIR Burt Young bought gallon De-
voc for rooms that, had always taken
gallon of other paint had half left.
Mr. Il ii Hiler, jeweler, painted De-
voc, and says it goes further-no partic-
ulars.
Mr. John Ham, grocer. thought 1t ex-
pensive pefore he bought it, brought
back nearly half of his paint, and said
1t was the cheapest job he ever had
Mrs Bowman reports universal salts
faction. So much for cheap-paint
town with bright woman in it.
Yours truly
FW DEVoE q Co.
SO New York and Chicago
p. S. j. E. Nuzum, Viroqua, sells our
naiut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
A WORD ON TAhaTIoN.

EDITOR CENSOR: Inasmuch as two OF
your able scribes, Messrs Porter and
Jordan, have 80 gallantly spoken for
public economy, we (the writer do
not propose to lag behind in dishing M
the bill Of fare for taxpayers in the town
of Sterling for 1908.
Whole amount collected S., 059.71. OF
this amount the county gets 81, $50. 81: :
the balance of S6.179. II is used in the
town as follows: For school 81, 1856. 81 /;
for soldiers fund SS5.03; the remainder
of $3, 72s SO goes to pay for bridge build
ing and incidental expenses.
From this record it will be observed
that nearly one half of the entire tax is
used for bridges, and so long as the high
tension Of bridge building continues, 1t
is idle to expect reduction in taxes
do not wish to be listed as opposed to
road improvements. / only counsel mod
Grafton in all around tax levies to the
end that this continued increase in taxes
may be partly checked. The purpose
OF this statement is TO point out where
one Of the most potent causes lies that
leads to high taxes. G. G. OLSON.
Bristow, March 2S, 1904.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Loesl Crsamsry Prosperous.

During the first months existence of
the Viroqua creamery 1t has prospered
Notwithstanding the' fact that February
Is one of the worst months in the year
Secretary Griffin tells the CENSOR that
during that month 5000 pounds of
butter was made, which brought one
fourth cent per pound above Chicago
quotations. or an average of 25 cents
So far in March $500 pounds of butter
has been made. The creamery has at
present. 81 patrons, or double the num-
Der 1t started with. Thirteen new
stockholders have been added, making
a total of 129. Manager Wigginton,
who appears to have found favor with
the officers and patrons of the insti-
tuition, causes churning to be done
three times a week. The product Is
shipped every Monday morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30

EDITOR CENSOR: On the subjeet of
dairying desire to write o few lines
for publication that may bu of interest
or benefit to fellow farmurs. / have
been keeping strait record of all that
pertains TO the dairy bus ness. The
first thing deserving of mention is the
good work of our little creamery at
Bloomingdale, as 1t is doing such a nice
business to start with. delivered
cream from 9,215 pounds of milk dtning
the month OF February, and / received
$114 for the same, making little over
81 23a per hundred from the factory,
and still had the skim milk left TO feed
my pigs and calves
Now word in regard to keeping a
record of each COW in the herd: think
that is of great importance ! find
some of my cows that / thought the
best had, did not come up to some that
thought were way behind them in
butter production. To give an idea !
will give record of twelve COWS in my
herd that over reached the 300 pound
butter fat mark, also the poorest COW
had out of "a for the years 1902 and
1908. This record began on the 18th
day Of October, 1902, and ended the
18th day Of October 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
A Saturday Marriage.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs Ephraim
Love in this city, last Saturday, their
daughter Miss Martha Love. was unit
ed in marriage with MIR. Geo. w. Me-
Kenney of Necedah, the ceremony being
perfor med by Rev @. f. Buffers, in the
presence of relatives and few neigh
bors. Mrs. Il d. Harrington played the
wedding march. Congratulations and
refreshments followed. A very choice
list of gifts, useful and ornamental,
were presented to the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs Mex snney win soon take up their
residence in Michigan, and the best
wishes of many friends accompan,
them TO their home
Those present from abroad were Mrs
Wallace Of Chicago, and Miss Pasco of
Necedah, sisters of the groom.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
TO TIE ELECTORS OF FIRST WARD.

Having been nominated for alderman
of the First ward, on the principle Of
Economy in Public Expenditures "
and having accepted such nomination,
ask the support of all citizens ire
spective of their political opinions or af-
fliations ] believe that taxes may be
decreased by rigid economy in spending
the peoples money, and If elected |
shall strive TO serve You all faithfully
and well and give to the taxpayers an
economical administration.
Respectfully
WILLIAM III. BANKS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Want 70 Come to Yironn

Chaseburg Beaver Colony favors
Viroqua for the meeting of the grand
Colony, at its annual meeting next
year. At a recent meeting, of the
neighboring Colony resolution was
adopted to that effect, and its represen-
atiye, G. f. Ward, was instructed to
work TO that end Ia the grand body, to be
held at Black River Falls, next June.
Chaseburg Colony, assisted by Mathe-
son % Peterson. took in fifteen row
memhRra
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
HuMANIrN S nIRraRlGHr

Comparatively few people realize
that IN the real meaning of the word.
education drawing out Of educino-
that all of the learning of the uni.
verse and all of the much-soupht after
knowledge IS wrapt mp in each and
every little mentality in the whole wide
world, ready for the manifold sugges-
tions which are to be instrumental in
its embodiment.
In other words, every one of us is
born Tree and equal with every other
human creature in the world Gifts
and talents are misiuterpereted, as are
all deformities One is the result of
ideal suggestion; the other the result
of perverted guggestion.
Our future lies within ourselves, lust
as Louisa Alcott declared years ago;
and, If we 'covet Iearning's prize,
verify, all we have to do is climb the
heights and take it," no matter what
our epecial aptitued may seem. The
presence or absence of physical &C.
complishments are but evidence of thu
active or talent storehouse within.
The sesame" of environment may
serve to develop certain faculties in
the individual, while othsrs lie unre-
spondent because no chord of harmony
has beer sounded, but their reality is no
less a fact. What humanity first
needs is belief IN their birthright-
faith in their own inherent powers
confidence IN the ego-not obnoxious,
pompous self-conceit, but the quiet,
manly courage to do thingsl-De Soto
Argus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Obituary.

Thomas Scriven was born June 4, 1880,
in county Of Cork. Ireland. of Catholic
parents. He came to this country at
the age of nineteen and since 1866 has
lived in Vernon county. He was mar
ried October IA, 1868, to Sarah ].
Throop. Six children, four boys and
two girls, were born to them, all Of
whom with the wife and four grand
children survive him. He died sudden
ly in his sons arms March %, aged sew
enty four years. He was buried at Brush
Hollow cemetery ON Wednesday. Revs
John A. .Stemen and Chas. f. Buffers
conducted the services. An old citizen
and neighbor has gone from among u.s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
ART ELEVATOR.
. Nsw Sntrv

Commencing today 3 new and In
teresting serial story begins publication
in the CENSOR. The two chapters
given in this Issue of 'Maggie's Heart"
give assurance that ali viii be interest
ed in the fiction as the yarn progresses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
EorS Sale

One double standard Polled Durham
ball, four years old. One d. s. P. d.
hall calf months old. Ten registered
Poland China brood sows due TO farrow
in April aud Nav. All on farm miles
north Of Readstown. except calf, in city.
9. J. SMITH, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
Fin. Bunch Of Porksrs

Mike Anderson delivered to Eek
hsrdt's yards on Monday. the finest
bunch of hogs that have come 10 market
for some years. OF the sixteen rooters.
all except three were spring pigs. The
total weight was 6. 600, 20 pounds, or
an average Of over $40.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
EI.fcTIoN TICKETS.

Town and village candidates should re-
member the CENSOR is prepared to print
election tic kets. They will be printed while
you wall. Orders by mail or telephone
promptly filed; names correctly spelled.
Terms right
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
: MI .7gbout aom friends and HsIgA6o,s =
YTRnnnA TOWN CAuCus

caucus for the town of Viroqus for the
purpose OF nominating town ticket viii be
held In the city hall, in Viroqua, Saturday
April 2nd, at o'clock p. M.
ORDER TOWN COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
EnR CITY TREASURER.

Concsding to request Of large num-
ber Of qualified electors Of the city OF
Viroqua, hereby announce myself as q
nonpartisan candidate for the office OF
city treasurer. NJ. MINSHALL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30

To close out our stock of seeds, will
sell choice medium clover ut 81; choice
alsyke clover at 80; good mammoth clo-
yer at 81 so to s.; clover screenings at
soc; timothy seed 81 to s125. All per
bushel Call quick.
ECKHART ELEVATOR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
More AreiIop Sales.

o. II. Tande will sell on the X. Love
rud farm, about two miles wese OF Viro
qua, on Friday, April 1st, live stock,
farm machinery, household goods, hay,
grain and about I. 800 tobacco iath.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30

Mrs. f. w. Calkins will sell on her
farm Z miles west OF Viroqua, On Fri
day, April 9, live stock, some lumber'
housebold goods and many other things
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30

Hellick Peterson will sell on his farm
on Dutch ridge, on April :, live stock
and farm ma ;hinery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
ESTABLISHED 1885
MEETINGS EED WITH GOOD RESULTS n
Evangelist and Assistant Open Services In an Iowa
Iown-Many Declare for Changed LIE

The revival meetings came to a close
on Monday afternoon with large at.
tendance. Sunday night the Congrega.
tlonal church held its largest audience
and many We're unable to secure seats.
evangelist Bulgin and Singer Gates he'd
attention and confidence of our peopls
to the Last snd their labors, with those
OF the Local c.ergY and Christian works
ers have resrlted in many making a
start III religious life The number
is quite large Before their departure
the gentlemen were presented with $3.50
In cash and many things taken as pleas
ant reminders of Viroqua and her citi-
zens They went to Urescc, Iowa, to
conduct series of meetings
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-30
CongregstionaI Society Notes.

The annual meeting of church and So
ciety of Viroqua, will be held on Mon
day evening, April II, at 730 in the
church. Reports from all the different
departments will be given and light re-
freshments served. All members and
friends are invited to be present.
Easter services at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning, a sermon
and reception and babtism of new men,
bers end babtism OF children
Let all those who wish to unite with
the church be present at the mid-week
service on Thursday evening
On Sunday afternoon at 2:3) there
will be a union service for the Sir
Knights. Rev. Buffers will lead the
liturgical service and Rev. StemeD will
give the address.
On Sunday evening the large chorus
choir will give scored Easter praise
service which will consist of anthems,
solos-vocal and Observation-Disclosures
and responsive readings. Let our peo-
pie make this great Easter joy day in
our church.