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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
ALMOST HALF CENTURY.

Today's issue of the CENSOR is an I'M
portant epoch in its history, the reach
ing of that period which lacks one year
of the golden anniversary of existence
important in the life of every man or
enterprise, as it certainly Is In the in
dividual, the arrival of the fiftieth an
niversary is liable to make one thought
ful of the meridian of life and the slide
on the shadowy side, but not so with the
newspaper that has arrived at this ma
ture age, and especially one that has
battled the adverse conditions from
backwoods hard FINEST place among
the sheets that have won on merit. Fifty
years ago Viroqua was in very print
tive state the CE-IsoR unborn. Today
each has a place in the hearts and homes
of prosperous surrounding and All en-
lightepment second to no community in
Wisconsin or any other state The town
and county have grown and prospered,
and the CENSOR hopes it has kept pace
with their development as compared
with publications generally. OF one
thing it Is certain, that no weekly paper
in Wisconsin published in the English
language has greater circulation. And
that distinction, too, has been accom-
plished without solicitation, and todsy
more that fifteen thousand persons
weekly read its pages. AS in the past,
the CENSOR will aim to be representa-.
tive of the community, advocating what
it believes to be for the greatest good to
the greatest number speaking for poll
tics that are bs lieysI to be in harmony
with the best citizenship and rights of
all. This we b. ,ieve should be the hon
est mission of newspaper.
From retrospective view we find
that the CENSOR ha sustained fewer
changes of ownership than most news
papers, for during that nearly fifty years
there has been practically but three
owners and publishers, and the present
editor and owner has been longest in the
harness of any of them, little over
nineteen years Joseph A Sonlmerby
was the pioneer editor, enduring more
hardships and financial straits than the
young man of today would take up.
Like the brave men and women who
came here in their day, the present gener-
alton should sing praises and bless their
memory. Mr.. Sommerby died two years
ago in California Next came William
Nelson, who had briefly as proprietary
associates, General Rusk and d. B.
Priest; but he was joined later by Col.
Henry Casson, who jointly edited and
published the paper till 1875 He was
q genial pilot until 1885, since which
time the writer has been at the helm,
and here he hopes to continue. health
and life permitting, for the next quarter
Of century. Messrs Nelson and Csss.
on have succeeded to larger fields, the
former for many years having been con-
nected with the Salt Lake Tribune as
managing editor, and the latter has
held numerous stations of prominence
and responsibility, at present ser
geant-at.arms of the National House Of
Representatives
With naught but the best wishes for
every creature and thing, the new year
finds the CENSOR pulling for the goal
and golden anniversary which falls next
year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
Kidney Diseases
Worst OF All.
Row TO Cure These Dangerous and Fatal
Maiadies,

Maiadies.
No one can afford to let kidney disease con-
tlnue unchecked moment after he has dlscov.
eFed it's presence. This IS especially true OF
BFght's disease, the most dangerous and fatal
OF them all. The treacherous manner in which
it attacks its victims enables 1t to become firmly
established before its presrnee Is discovered.
DR.. Colwelrs Egyptian Kidney and Bladder
Cure never fails, and Is guaranteed TO
cure Inflammation Of the kidneys, congestions,
Blights disease In its early stages, brick dust
deposits, cloudy urine, pains In the back and KID
news, retention and incontinence OF urine, bed
wetting, diseases OF the bladder and urinary
tract, sexual weakness in both men and women,
restoring 70 health and imparting to she genito-
urinary organs renewed vitality and vigor.
Your DR.. Colwell's Egyptian Kidney and
Bladder Cure IL a most excellent remedy as
know from my personal experience with it. /
have had serious kidney and bladder trouble
with considerable pain. This was repetition
Of trouble year back. tried one bottle, and
the relief was SO great, / ordered two bottles OF
you by express, and am glad 10 say that am
all right nowand recommend this medicine fully
20 any one suffering with these difficulties"
TTuly yours. W. f. Black, Cleveland, o.
Or, CGiwels Egyptian Kidney and Bladder
Cure IS guaranteed to give satisfaction or money
VIA he refunded. Itisf for sale st SLIGO bottle by
O L. DAHL, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
irst publication Deem Der %, 1905
PROBATE NOrICE.
Order limiting time aud MOTTO

Y ERNoY COUNTY OoURT-IN PROBATE
In the matter Of the estate of John J. Ham
mOnd, deceased.
On the e yiicstion Of Mrs. Nettie Hammond
eXecuulx OF the estate Of John j Ham mond
late of Vernon county, deceased, no one having
required the appoint ueut IF commissioners on
said estate,
II Is ordered, that sll creditors are -,Quired
to present their claims and demands against tie
said estate OF dohn J. Hammond deceased to the
county eoi,rt of feIaon county, for examination
and allowance.
II is further ordered. tn . all claims and de-
mhlds so presented will - examined and aa-
5usted before the sSid cot Ity court st its court
room il the court house IN the city Of viroouA
In said county, on the first day Of regular
term thereof. appointed to be ED on the frst
Tuesday 81 July. 1865. and an creditors are
notified thereof.
IL Is further ordered, That notice OF the time
within which creditors may present their claims
AID demands and OF the time when the sans
will be examined and adj listed By the court. a.
aforesaid be given by publishing copy OF this
order and notice Ter four y eks SUCCESSFULLY.
once Ia eaeh week in the Vernon County Cen.
sors newspaper Published n the ely OF Viro-
qua IN said county: the drst publication to be
sith In ten dAys from the date hereof.
By the Court, d. o. MAHoSEy. Canntv JudpP
DA'ea this asEh day of December, 1854.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
Gnaranleed sue for p.Ies

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protru3.
ing Piles. Druggists refund money il
PAZG ONT MENT fails to cure any
case, NJ matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc r. Jour druggist
will be forwarded postpaid 10y Paris
Medicine Co St Louis. Mo.
Closing out sale of shoes and rub
berS at The Big Store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
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FEEDING STEERS.

Alfalfa and Corn EnziIare Give
Rapid Gains and Prime Condition.
The Kansas experiment station be
gan one season, in the month of No
vember, an experiment in feeding en-
silage, alfalfa hay and Kaffir corn to
steers of different ages, which repre-
scented the average quality of cattle,
such as ordinarily haunted by feeders,
The steers We're taken directly from
pasture and the calves from skim milk.
Each lot was given all the roughncss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

A housekeepers' conference to which
are invited the women Of the state. and
especially the wives and daughters Of
those who attend the farmers course,
from February IA to q viii be held in
connection with the latter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
MISUNDERSTANDING NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE HAM
/ burg Town Fire Insurance Company viii
be held at the Town Han in Town of Coon
Vernon Couuty, Wisconsin, on second Mon
day. the 18th day Of January, 1905, Mt IL O'Clock
q, n. f~'i and complete report of the COM
pAnys Insurance business done during the
year Will be cad. Directors for the ensuing
year are TO be elected and such other BUSH
ness as properly may come before the meet
Ing will be transacted LEWIS q. BRYE
Coon Valley, December Is, 1904. Secretary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
All hail the new year

Hon. Hugh Fl. Price, q former mem
Der of congress from the Black River
Falls district died at Denver recently
Price was elected to congress TO fill the
unexpired term Of his father, the late
"BuF' Price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

bargains in sweaters; and when we
say sweaters we mean one of the best
lines ever shown in the city, Prices re-
duced as follows, was s. now 81. was 81
now 49, was $3 so now 81 rs, was 81 so
now 81, was 81 now IS cents, was IS cents
now 80 cents All wool.
THE BLUE FRONT, STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
first publication December ., 1s4-5.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice OF apulieatio for proof o. will.
rnnSU N.Y.. ..narsArv r,nIT kairrIN PIsfiI n z

Notice OF AppllcAiluu Aut pktlut % VIII.
VERNON COUNTY OOURT-IH PROB ATE
v State Of Wisconsin, County OF Verron e.
In the matter Of lie last viii and testament 0t
Eu..v cirrson, deceased.
WnereAs An instrument. in writing. p1rportfng
Il. be the last viii and testament of Emily
vernon county Wisconsin. has been hled IN
this Office:
And Whereas, Application has been INSIDE BY
George Birdsefi praying that the same be proven
and admitted to probate according 10 the laws OF
fhis state and fhSt letters Documentary be granted
thereon according 70 law
Il is nrasred that said application be hesr1
before NE NJ the probate office, in the city o.
Vfrnoua Vernon snuty. Wis, OF the I'll dsr
Of February A D 1873. at 10 o'cioe.. g..
And tts Further Ordered, that notice % the
time and place appointed for hearing said APP
pl1cAtiau be given % ali persons interested
bv pubHshina s copy Of this order, for three
weeks excessively ia the Vernon County Censor
a newspaper printed in sald couatv. previous 70
the tine appointed fot ssid h.,4r..l-
Nv the Csari -. . NAHNSvy tNtw~sv JUDGE
Dsie1 Al Yfroqa5, Wis. December %, q 10 l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
PREPARE TO PAY TAXES.

n Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned Treasurer of the city of vi
FOqua, will be ready to receive tax money com
mencing December 18th and continuing. to
January 81, at one per cent After that time
three per cent win be charged for collection
Office at y. :. Express company, under bank
OF Viroqus from 3 O'Clock a, m. to ID. M.
E. n. MISSHALL, City Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

Constipation and piles are twins. They
kill people inch by inch, sap life away
every day HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will positively cure you. No cure
no pay 80 cents, tea or tablets. A. J.
johnson, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

The greatest system renovator. Re-
stores vitality, regulates the kidney 8,
LIVER and stomach. If HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea fails to cure get your
money back That's fair. 35'cents, tea
or tablets. A ]. Johnson, druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

The Westby Times entered upon The
seventh year Of publication with its last
issue Few inland towns in the state
have cleaner or better local paper
Editor Bunn mas made q hsttering sue
cess during his four years control
Wesley citizens ought to, and appar.
emily do, appreciate the enterprise and
newsiness OF their paper,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
80 IA nnnareds 81 Dollar.

Mr Michael Ballriech, 80 80 johnson
St, Tifin, O, writes Three boxes of
Gloria Tonic" did me more good than
hundreds Of dollars l previously spent
with doctorl l suffered 20 years in
misery and torture Sold by A J.
Johuou druggist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

We have shat celebrated Hills
borough buckwheat in 10 and - po-Id
sacks This is .he kind Of bgckwhsat
that gave such good satisfaction last
winter VS. f LESDEMASJN Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

II, brave The storms of Chilkoot Pass,
I'D cross the plains of frozen glass,
I'd leave ny wife and cross the sea,
Rather tina a be without Rocky Noun
tain Tea a. J. johnson druggist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
puRR BRED HOGS FoR SALE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FoR SALE AT
his farm ~ miles east OF Bristow, four
full blood Chester White bears, two y0ung
and two mature animals. Desire to sell soon.
A bargain for breeders who want TO have fine
animals as slres. CAN and see animals.
JOMN GARpNER, Yiroqna. Route 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
FRANKLIN TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Tax roll for Town of Franklin is in NV
hands for collection. Taxes sharged therein
are subject TO payment at my store every day
except Saturday January %, when will be
at Folsom, and Monday January 80, will be
at Niroqua. CARL b. FoRTNEY,
Treasurer OF franklin
Liberty Pole. December24, 1901.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
STUDENTS WAITED.

TO LEARN MATCHMAKING, FOR PAR
ticulars address w. Il. A. WooDCoCK,
Winons, Minnesota When corresponding say
you saw this advertisement in the CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

"A bargain that is one. Thirty child
rens 81 and s. cloaks for a short time
only at Sc 80 each, H.. d Williams & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

Wisconsin's state officer, Governor
La Toilette for a third term, and the rest
OF the list Tor second terms each, were
inaugurased at Madison on Monday
without pgmp or expensive display, the
oath Of Office having been administered
at noon by Chief Justice Cassoday Of
the Supreme court Following the cere-
mony Informal receptions were held in
each of the departments Icy the officials
ia charge, closing in the evening with
general public reception and ball
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

Take LAXATIVE oMOQUININE
tablets. All druggists ref md the money
If it fails TO cure T. w. Groves sigma.
ture on each bOx. Is cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
OUR PIANOS

aave alrned from their own experience
and sust II others how 10 produce j. per-
ect piano. lg viii give as pleasure 10
explain all their good polnEs 60 you In
person. /. will give you pleasure 30 ea
and near such iae planes and 20 learn
how reasonably and easily yoa can own
one
BROWN MUSIC co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04
THE FORTS At PORT ARTHUR SURRENDER
Heroic Defender Of Wrecked Fortress Last Gives up Yielded
TO Nog at Nine Sunday Night
JAPs ENTER CITY TODAY.

IA dispatch from Toxic GENERAL Stoesse
a o'clock Sunday night
Too IN rh final and formal Of the cauaon Port Arthur
drafted All the details Of the
upon representing the urrenderpg
adjourned
having shung under
which
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-04

Some Wisconsin railroads are prepar-
ing to resist collection of tae tax levied
upon them by the state tax commission,
and it is said win take legal steps re-
straining the state treasurer from en-
forcing collection This was to be ex
pected. It has been the threat Of every
lobbyist before tas Legislature for twenty
years past to stavoof legislation looking
to an adjustment on an equitable basis,
declaring that the old system of taxa
tion was unconstitutional and would te
resisted if the legislature failed to let
them alone Now that these corpora
lions are placed on TIE same taxing basis
as other property the Legislation il de-
clared by their representatives 20 be IN
constitutional, and refuse to pay. And
that's one aud the principal reason they
have spent Is much money in attempts
70 defeat Governor La Foueste, for tn y
know there wall be no let up till things
are rightly adjusted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
Ths Aae q sIanu.

The way you New Workers address
one another is Still strange to me.
although have been coming here for
years" said a visiting New EngIander.
"One would judge that you had no
Christian names. / seldom hear one
used, except formally It's old man,
or old fellow and even in speaking
to your wives It's little one, little
woman. or some other silly diminu-
tive. The women don't seem to be
much better. with such terms as boy, ;
and hubby The children are like
wise misnamed and seem to under
stand only such appellations as kid
and little rascal MY daughter came
here with the good old New England
name OF Priscilla, but hear her cali
ed 'Prissy.' and some even make it
'Cilly. This is certainly an age Of
slang. New York Sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
Law win Trouble Frenehmen.

Startling is the news that eomesl
from Paris to the effect that the lawi
may seek to compel married French-l
men to love their wives Hitherto the
French marriage code has limited It.
self to asserting that the contracting
parties owe each other mutual esteem.
fidelity and succOr. Nothing is men
toned about love. Paul Heryieu.
dramatist, who enjoys stirring up
trouble, is causing much mental an
guish among his eountrymen. for he
thinks married persons should be-
Quired by law to love one another.
Recently he gave his views to a par
liamentary committee. formed TO con-
slider certain reforms in the code
Imagine the despair Of many to find
majority OF the committee members
were inclined to agree with Hervieu
on the ground that it was for the in
terest OF the community that there
should be marital affection. Most
unions among fashionable folk in
France are marriages of convenience.
and the new idea shocks all the con
ventionalities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
0eek % 3Aeep NeIlc
Residents Of New York Would Preserve
Building Dating from Old Colonial Days
Especial Correspondence

For more years than even the Oldest
lnhabitant Of the neighborhood can
reckon back. there has stood at Broad
way and One Hundred and Twenty-frst
street, New York, a little two-story
house that Is best known in recent
years by it's title OF "Ye College Tav-
ern." II stands In the cente Of a
plot OF ground that was purchased by
the General Theological Seminary not
long ago. and which in all probability
before many more months have passed
will be used as the site for new
seminary building. That would neces-
sarily mean the final disappearance Of
the little relic Of the Colonial days on
the island Of Manhattan. To prevent
this there has sprung up among the
residents Of the neighborhood move
ment to have the old house restored,
or at least put into something like its
original condition and preserved as a
colonial museum
1t is a well known development of a
peoples character that living in the
neighborhood OF historical relics of
this kind produces deep interest in
the history OF the time in which such
a relic was erected. The region around
the hill on which this old building
stands is full Of the Colonial and Rev
olutionary atmosphere on account Of
the battle OF Harlem Heights having
been fought there. And there IS no
one section OF the city in which the
residents are more interested in old
times than are the dwellers on Uni
versity Heights. 1t is among them
that the movement has startc-d to
petition the new owners'of this proper
" to restore it to something like its
original condition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19

ard to few surveyors, who have used
them as guides and monuments in
parceling Ii nd.
That the old building has been
moved several times is certain. There
are old men in the neighborhood who
can recall it once stood on what is
now known as Claremont avenue. And
there are other folk who have made
a close Study Of the neighborhood's
history who declare that by right OF
the evidence they can bring to bear
on the question the bronze tablet afix-
ed to the walls OF Columbia univer-
sity by the Sons Of the Revolution to
commemorate the battle Of Harlem
Heights should be pnt on the facade
OF this deserted Colonial structure.
Its position on the only road connect
ing the battlefield Of Harlem Heights
with Fort George and Fort Washing
ton would certainly seem to justify
the claims OF the local students Of
revolutionary history.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
A Mad Anthony Button.

A handsome button, evidently from
the coat Of one OF the merry officers
who served under Mad Anthony
Wayne in his campaign against the
Indians Of the Northwest Territory Of
17aA.. was recently picked up from the
site Of his camp, eighteen miles from
rlrtsburg on the north bank Of the
Ohio river. The button is solid sill
yer. and when it was found by Attor-
ney j. r. McCreight OF Pittsburg and
the Rev. r. b. Carrel OF Baden was
covered with the dirt Of more than a
century. When Gen. Wayne was sent
to punish the Indians for the defeat
Of Gen. st. Clair he established q
camp at what was known as Legion
Vile. where the button was fonnd.
Here for almost two years he drilled
HE men and, when hs met the In
dians. his victnrv was complete.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
nlvIno seII Of 200 Years AGO.

Ii was nearly 200 years ago that
Edmund HALEY constructed what il
often referred to as the first diving
bell. although the apparatus must
have been much like that which was
used In the presence Of Charles Y.
The principle OF the diving bel is
simple An inverted jar sunk in the
water retains air at its top, and II
there is enough air men may live and
breathe and work there. and keep dry.
DR.. Halley's diving bell was a large
wooden chamber, open at the bottom
and loaded there with lead to prevent
1t from turning In the water. Pieces
of glass set in the roof furnished light.
Air was supplied by an ingenious
method; for loaded casks full Of air
we're sent down, bung downward. Tip
Ding the barrel, water would rush into
it and drive out the air to the man In
the bell chamber.
At the depth Of thirty-three feet the
air is compressed to half its former
bulk, and the bell is therefore at the
depth aIled full with water; and as
the depth increases. so do the com
preston and the pressure.-TechHical
World Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-19
Richard Carries "Find" Turned out Of
little Value.

Richard Carries "Flnd" Turned out Of
kittle Value.
Shortly before The Maid and the
Mummy" company opened its season.
Richard Carle was looking for an ac-
tor To play the part OF a wild man
with the musical comedy He wanted
big, clustering fellow with bad
mans face and the voice Of steam
calliope.
After examining several applicants
for the part Mr.. earle finally selected
a man who filed all the requirements
save that OF voice. Orlando Wilson
was the giants name, but like many
big fellows he was modest and retir-
ing IN manner and speech. In fact,
his voice vas only few notes re-
moved from an infants treble.
rWhy don't you shout?" exclaimed
Mr. earle, after listening to a 2x4
voice exuding from a man who stood
6 feet 5 inches in his stockings. yell!
Give your lungs a chance Initiate
a tipsy cowboy-like thisl" To illus
trate, Mr.. Carle cut loose with COW
boy yell, "Yi-i-i-i-ip!"
60 home and practice that" he
said to the big chap, and come back
to rehearsal tomorrow prepared to
make a noise"
Next morning, when the giant put
in his appearance, Mr.. Carle said,
"WeIl, are you all right?"
YES" he replied, almost perfect
but I'm going to give up my part"
"Why?"
Il live in a fiat"
What has that to do with it?"
Everything. started to rehearse
that cowboy yell last night, and the
neighbors thought was numbering
my mother. nearly got lynched."
Why don't you mover"
We'll. my parents have always sup
piled me with good board and lodging
and If move they might get out Of
the habit. / don't believe I'm cut out
for that part You'd better engage
some other kind OF person.
Il will" said Mr.. Carle; IN engage
a man"