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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
''DO YoU FORGIVE MF?'

more nervous An hour, an hour and
a quarter, and still no one came He
stopped to listen. Everything In the
house was deathly silent, and the dis
tracted lover asked himself II 1t would
not be better for him to steal from The
house and be gone Yet If he ent
now he should lose his prospective
bride forever. Once more he sank
back on the sofa, which seemed to ex-
ercise n peculiar fascination over him.
It could not he that Fraulein ThOresen
had become suddenly Ill, for II 1t had
been so they would surely have in
formed him. His thoughts became
confused. and when an hour and a half
had passed and 'he was still alone he
began to think himself a fool for walt
ing there so long In that lonely, silent
room. Two hours! She was evidently
playing a trick on him, and when he
had gone she would make fun of him
and relate how she had made him wait
two hours for nothing A prey to
mental torture, Ibsen at last could
stand it no longer, and, dashing into
the corridor, he was making for the
door when he heard behind him the
sound of laugh-a merry, clear, sill
very laugh 1t seemed to come from
under the sofa, and on hurrylng back
Ibsen, to his utter establishment, saw
the fair hair and bright, laughing face
of his sweetheart peeplng from be-
meath 1t. Her pretty eyes dancing with
irrepressible fun, she exclaimed: ID
you forgive me? l simply wanted to
find out how long you would wait for
me. You have borne the test we'll.
Now help me to my feet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
r. L. SMITH,E.D

DR.. Smith has located in Viroqus for tie
practice OF medicine and surgery and has
found ready to attend all professional calls,
day and night. Especial attention given to
the treatment OF catarrhal diseases. DR..
Suttle will continue the practice OF medicine
in the same office, One or the other will al
ways be found in the office. Office phone
i02, Residence phone ga
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

Why have you changed your opinion
in that matterY'
My dear sir" answered Senator
Sorgum, Il am far too progressive in
my ideas to hold on to an out of date
opinion when | find l can replace 1t
with one that is modern, convenient
and profitable. Washington Star
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

Say, Weary, here's a queer bit o.
readin dat says you amt to go in
swimmin' after eatin'."
Oats good advice, Wobbly. But
kin improve on it
How Kin you. WearyF'
by not goin' in swimmin' before
eatin' either Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Reply Cnnrtenns.

rs your machine broker" inquired
the wayfarer observing the chauffeur
prone beneath it and perspiring might
lily
Not very wen. thank you" replied
the chauffeur 1T SHE'D at that last
bridge. bucked few times and now
1t has baked Houston Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Notice TO the PUBLIC!

L. Kluver, the sewing machine ex-
pert and adjuster, will be at Viroqus,
Thursday, October All who have
machines ont of order, can now have
hem repaired at Otteson & Mel on's
Irniture store.
All work guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, for Mr.. Kluver has had
years Of experience in this work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
The Sea widow.

1.-THE ideaw exclaimed the first mer-
maid. What's all that green stun on
your headY
"Oh," exclaimed the other, didn't
you know Of my husbands deathp
These are my widows seaweeds."-
Philadelphia Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

At the residence Of the brides nara,,s ~
ard Mrs Samuel Mnackrud VIM rrsi,I., -,er
At one-h half miles from Westby, on Wed.,a-.
a. ;. september %. occurred the rarlt.c -
Rev II HalvOrsen performed the rer,ro.,5.g
AibeFt moackrud acted as beFtman aud Nts-
Clara morterud as bridesmaid Are-R irn
bells North Dakota, their fntnre hor,p u
Mcclellan Is cashier OF the bauk located an
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
She wouldnt he Fooled.

Why do you want diyorce?" asked
the lawyer.
Il have had my husband Swallowed
by private detectives for six weeks"
she replied, and they report that he
is innocent 1t looks very suspicious
He has probably bought them over
Chicago Record Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

In the first years of navigation on
western waters, says the author of
early Steamboat Navigation on the
Missouri River" pilots were forced to
use all sorts of signals and marks to
decide their courses. One had n Gus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
JIinnpeti nt Him.

"Ob, yes, he's Miss Passay's second
tiance"
Nonsense He's the first and only
one she ever had"
YOU misunderstood me. l mean she
accepted him In second. "-Philaalel
phia Ledger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Up In Geography.

Piggmus-Dobson writes me that
while exploring the banks OF the Nile
he had to shin up palm tree TO es-
cape a crocodoile.
Dismukes-So he's having adventures
In foreign climb. eh2-AmerScan
Spectator
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

'okA OLSON. only daughter OF Ole aud En-
ne Olson, living some three miles beyond
spIluRhlue' dled after an operation TOR Ap-
peudicit', September 18th Nora was ave-
years; ten months nd four days old aud h adj
oeen healthy up to within few DAYS OF her
usHIn. ms funeral Was conducted by Rev
Chas T., b0tters from the LIB. rty p,Ia
cuurch "n Thursday. Septeube ~, ana he
ln'etment In the Liberty Pole cemetery
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Vernon County Land For Sale

five miles west of Viroqus Three eigh.
ties Of Vernons choicest land can be had
all ss one farm or separately For par
ticuIars call or. or address, G W AL
len, Viroqua, Route No. Q
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM OF 100 ACRES FIVE MILES
~ northwest OF La Fargo, on ridge, goc
orchard. well watered, 50 acres improved,
good buildings so rods from school. For
further particulars call on owner
john NCkIsNEY.
La Fargo, Wis Route No ,,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
ESTRAY NOTICE.

STRAYED UPON MY PREMISES -FOUR
. lies southwest Of Vir0qus, during the
white. LARS DISPERSION, Viroqua. Route 4.@
September "a, 1906
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

A the Method list PARSONAGE -, ,.rta
Ing Septemer %, h. the pastor Rev ~ =
: tiers, Mr. GEoRGF WHEELRRto Mis- rr,s,
ISyGERS, ooth Well known Young pponIr M
tpls city Mr. Bradford Rsnger at.,sd as
81 'omsman apd Miss Lyla Curtis AS h,tdes1
m sid, W '''7-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

In spite of his lack of education no
Is man Of pronounced ideas"
Perhaps. but notice that he gen
orally mispronounces them."--Philadel
phia Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

FT'HE FIRM OF sKOW & SIDIE IL THIS
day dissolved by mutual consent J. Il
side assumes all liabilities OF the firm and
70 Whom all accounts are payable. Al ar
counts should be presented at once for settle
msnt.
Dated, Saturday septemoe rs. 1905
II. q SHOW,
j. r. sIDIR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
NARKIfn

'Inper ~ by Rev Richardsnr. NrIir,,ip,
I : HskLLL and Mas MARY a CAupTo~ bnIh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

The largest ASSOC tment of shingle
floorings and ceilings is at Thayer's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

The day that succeeds the down 'sll
of tyrant is always the bes'.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

Lost n Railroad.
"a champagne dinner once cost st.
Joseph, Mo-, the Union Pacific rail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

The celebrated patent flonr at 81 per
sack at p. Bouflleur's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

NogA can be wise and safe but he that
is HONEST
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Just a Word About Our Ready-to-Wear Department

We remodling this still prepared
styles
Our Contented To
the best and styles We call special
Near Seal and also fur lined and earnestly solicit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Silks!

We show complete assortment
of the new om-pa-dour silks.
These are the height of fashionable
silks for waists. Inspect them and
enjoy their beauty. Price only,
$l.25
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Buttons! Buttons!

of great Importance for dress trimmings this season
sortment of large and small to match. Have show
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03
Silks!

Plaid silks in special waist pat
terms. No two alike. You are
sure of an exclusive waist when
buying from us. Prices range
from
soc, Csc, $I.25, $3.50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-03

Silks
Black and plain colored, full So
III. wide silks for full dresses are a
special feature of our department.
We can assure you the best values
ever offered for the price, from
$I.0O, $l.25, $I.75, $500
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
PLANT FOR SMoKELESs COAL
Mandatory Soon to he Established
at Council Bluffs, Says Charles
+. Peavey.

In short time q plant for the manu-
facture of smokeless coal will be erected
in Council Bluffs. Such is the statement
Of Charles T. Peavey, who is in Omaha
from Chicago and who has organized in
Chicago a company for the manufacture
and exploitation of smokeless coal.
The Smokeless Coal company has been
organized in Council Bluffs, with a capital
of $1,000. and will build the plant, says
Mr. Peavey. DR.. Snyder, Mr.. Wordsworth
and one member of the firm Of Kimball
Bros are mentioned among the stock
holders. Mr.. wadsworth being president.
The Chicago concern is to get large
share Of the stock In return for the priv
ilese Of making the product.
Nothing will be done toward the erec-
ton of a plant until final papers on the
patent Of the process have been received
from Washington by Mr.. Peavey and II
is expected they win be here In a week
or two. Mr.. Peavey says there are al
ready 473 patents on manufactured fuel
products. and this necessitated an immense
amount of red tape in getting the patent
In the present instance, The process was
discovered by a Council Bluffs man. Ex-
tensive experiments in the practical use OF
the coal were made In Council Buffs before
the local company was organized.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
FALL ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
Schedule OF Eighth Circuit District
Trials Issued ny clerk
Jordan.


Notice has been sent out by Clerk Jordan
Of the United States circuit court of APP
peals for the Eighth judicial circuit OF
the proposed assignment OF Asses to be
heard before that court ct st. Louis for
the December term. The order states:
The stipulation of counsel to set their
cases on other days will be considered by
the court In making final assignment OF
cases II received before October !. II
no such stipulation is received in a case,
II must be argued or submitted on briefs
when reached on the regular call. or be
continued to the next session OF this court
templated will probably disarrange the
temporary sitting of the cases, counsel
who desire their cases be heard on the
days assigned in the list may be so stipu-
lated but such stipulation must be filed
before October l.
The following is the assignment of cases
from the Nebraska judicial district:
December slim Hop Fong against the
December io-western Real Estate com
Rany trustee. ct al against Henry J.
Hughes; George g. Ware against the
December 1s-The Standard OIL company
against Rosa Parkinson.
January LEO Lung On against the
United States.
January s-Thei Union Pacific Railway
company against Charles Rosewater the
Union Pacific Railway company against
Ora Thomas
January 9--John Benker administrator.
against Charles Meyers ct al.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
TRIBUTE TO BRAVE SOLDIER
Token is Paid Sergeant Andrew
Mayewski by One who
Knew Hia Service.

This tribute was paid the late Sergeant
Andrew NayewIki by an army" friend
The passing away OF a military man.
be he general or private, carries with Il
a sadness born OF the army. The cere-
monies, even to the sounding OF taps and
the firing Of the volley over the grave,
stirs ones heart with pity, only to have Il
hardened by the sound Of a gay tune on
the march home. But such is the life and
death of a soldier.
Sergeant Mayewski, who recently died
In this city, deserves more than a passing
word on his memory and service, Born
In Strselno, Prussia. November q, 1894.
he enlisted in the United States army as
private in the Ohio Volunteers in 1851,
serving our country at a time when our
great war had begun, and not only particl-
pated in many BATTLES, marches and skir-
mishes, but came out (wounded) with the
rank Of corporal and with such a reputa-
ton as to secure on a later discharge the
following character. given him by the then
Assistant Adjutant General George d. Rug
giles: Excellent. Corporal Mayewski ls
one Of those valuable men who merits and
receives universal Communications
Following is a list Of the battles in
which the old sergeant participated: First
Bull Run, Va; Pea Ridge, Ark; Cotton
Plant, Ark; ChickAsaw Bayou, Miss. !;
Arkansas Post, Ark; Greenville, Miss. !;
Jackson, Miss; sisge Of vicksburg; Jack
son. Miss. second time; running fight from
Iuka to Tuscumbia, Tenn; Lookout Noun
tain. Missionary Ridge. Reseer. Dallas, De-
catur, around Atlanta, Jonesboro and
Lovejoy Station, Ca, and Nashville.
After his fighting days were over he
settled down TO the quiet life of general
service as messenger. and later clerk at
Army headquarters, Omaha. where he re-
manned many years doing faithful work.
until his retirement for length of service.
The promptness and punctuality Of the old
soldier never left him, till 1t became by
word Of the office that they could even
set their watches by Sergeant Mayewski.'
with an illness. the result OF old wounds,
he passed the last two years of a well
spent life a confirmed invalid, suffering
much. but saying little.
"A kind father and loving husband are
now the pleasant memories for the wife
and son who survive him, while he has
passed on to One higher In command"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
WATER MELONS IN POLITICS
Take che Place of Cigars at Election
Time Down in Old
MagOO.

Ripe, lucous watermelons have taken
the place OF cheap stogies as campaign
argument in some of the counties of Mis-
souri,, according TO Joseph Marrow. bailin
in Judge Redicks court. who has just
returned from summer visit in Worth
county, Missouri.
II ran up against some new ideas in
politics down there said Mr. Marrow.
For example, before the county conven-
ton there was no talk of candidates at
all. The convention Just got together and
named a. ticket and every man named
thinks It is his duty TO the county to ac-
cept The county Is poor and some of the
ofioiais donate their fees to the public
treasury, ---.4
ION the day of the convention all the
farmers in the county came to town, each
one with load of watermelons. After
the convention the people raided the
wagons and everybody in town got nice,
big melon for nothing. They took them
over to the public square and sat around
on the grass eating them. 1t would have
made a good picture, those hundreds Of
people on the grass. each one with his
face buried in the, heart of a big melon
.rhe cost OF the feast is paid by the sue
sssful, candidates. Every year the same
ling happens. II Is matter of course
hat the nominees shall furnish water
melon fest for the populace.
while there is no electioneering before
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
SWEENEY LOSES HIS LICENSE
Employment Agent Put Ont of Busi-
ness by Mayor for Abuse
of Confidence.

The ONCE of M. A. Sweeney. employment
agent at 300 South Twelfth street, has been
closed by order of Mayor Dahlman. The
revocation OF Sweney's license followed
his conviction in the police court September
8. Sweeney was charged with obtaining
money by false pretenses.
Sweeney has been arrested numerous times
by the police during the last year, but the
employment man was In most Of the cases
sharp enough to outwit the police when
the case came to the police court. On
one occasion Sweeney was arrested on COM
plant OF a young man who said he paid
the employment man us for a course of
instructions by mail, the young man to
become a full-fedged railroad conductor
In six weeks.
II was conceded in police court that
Sweeney was working a graft. but by some
hook or crook he managed to remain out
side the pale of the law in his corre-
spondence school graft. His last conviction
was for sending a lsborer to work at a
place where there was no work and none
called Cor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
PRISONER BEeS TO CONFESS
Cannot Understand why He f. Pre-
vented from Admitting Crime
in Police Court.

Adolph r. Peterson, alias Emerson. and
his partner In crime Lester Williams. who
have confessed to many Of the burglaries
and holdups committed within the last few
months were arraigned in police court
Thursday morning. They waived a pre-
Iminary examination and were bound over
to the district court in the sum of $1,000
each. Peterson was anxious to plead guilty
and wanted to know why he was pre-
vented from SO doing until II was ex-
planned to him that the court before which
he was being arraisned did not have juris-
diction to sentence him for his offense.
The particular crime for which they were
arraigned was the burglary of the saloon
OF william ]. Silk, 917 Davenport street.
on August 10.
Chief of Detectives Savage has ascer-
tained that his catch Of Wednesday. when
his eagle eye lighted upon Ed Mitchell,
who stole an overcoat Is also an ex-con-
Wet. having served a term in the peni-
Tertiary at Joliet, Ill. Mitchell has an old
companion of his penitentlary days now in
the tolls in the person Of Adolph Peterson.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
LAND OWNERS BUCK ROAD
Citisens in CorriEan Place Threaten
to obstruct New Lines Build
inE Operations.

Rumors that something might be doing
Thursday afternoon out in Corrigan Place
addition to South Omaha were telephoned
10 the sherifrs once Thursday morning
and request was made that someone be
sent out 70 help preserve the peace The
threatened insurreetion Is due to the fact
the Omaha. Lincoln Beatrice railroad
proposes TO begin work building its grade
across the addition and people whose prep
erty has been taken by condemnation pro-
ceedings are up in arms. 1t was stated
that Peter Roth. who tried to stop the
condemnation proceedings by an inJunc-
ton last spring. and some OF the other
property owners in the addition were
among those who are trying to prevent the
building OF the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
URE SUGGESTS NEW LAWS
Would Have Special Attorney for Board
Reducing County's Present STAFF.
NO WITNESS FEES FROM GOVERNMENT
Recommends City and County Work.
house, Auditor Merged with
Clerk and Elected and
Fixed Pay for sheriff.

In order to start the discussion relating IN
needed changes in the state laws as they
concern the county affairs, County Com
missioner Ure has drawn I'D list OF
suggestions which, with others, will be
submitted to the meeting of county on
cals when II is called by the chairman
OF the county board. A resolution sug-
costing the meeting passed the county
board some time ago. but the date upon
which II will be held has not been fixed
yet.
Among the most important changes sus-
gested are these:
That the office Of county auditor be
merged with that of county clerk and made
elective by the people instead of by the
county commissioners and that he be given
powers similar to those of the city comp
troller.
That one less deputy county attorney be
employed and the county board be en-
powered to appoint its own attorney at a
salary Of 1850 a year. whose business Il
shall be to attend all civil cases Affecting
the county.
judges of the district court at reason
able salary to represent such criminals
as are unable to hire an attorney, instead
of paying from s25 to $3.50 in each case
where an attorney Is employed by the
county.
That the sheriff be paid reasonable
salary, say $4,000 a year, and the county
board appoint a jailer who shall have the
management of the Jail. and the county
furnish the supplies.
Wants Primary Law Changed.
That the primary law be changed to re-
quire from candidates petition signed
by reasonable number of electors in
order to get his name on the ballot.
That there be a period of at least fif
teen days between registration and cleo
ton and that registration lists be checked
up by persons appointed by the judges Of
the district court, these persons to visit
the number from which parties register
and ascertain IL they are bona fde resi-
dents there.
That persons employed by the county
or any municipality should not be pait
fees as witnesses in district court ant
providing that no one shall draw pay
from more than one governmental. subdi
vision at a time. This would save from
81, 400 to $500 "a year in witness fees.
That the county and city be enabled 4
build a workhouse in conjunction will
each other.
solidated tax.
That the Illinois law be enacted provid
ing for the payment OF one fee to cover al
costs in the district court and that provi
sion be made for keeping all files in th'
ONCE of the district clerk at all times
That the county Judge be required Il
keep a record Of all moneys paid into hi
hands and this record be the property o
| the county and should include court costs
probate funds and money paid in in con
| demnation proceedings.
A number of other minor changes in tn
law are suggested Other county officisl
will be asked TO present similar sugges
lions and they will all be gone over at tn
meeting. The county attorney, will b.
asked to draw up Bills for such laws "a
the meeting recommends and these bit
will be introduced into the next Legislature,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-21
OIL PROSPECTS ARE FINE
Several Wells Sunk and Capital IL
Coming to BACK Up wyoming.
Industry.

A. b. Apperson of Basin. wyo., was in
the city Thursday. returning from Cali
fornia.
THE oil prospects in our section are most
encouraging" said Mr. Apperson. "Al-
though several wells were put down some
time ago and capped the flow was CON-
sidered hardly sufficient. This fall how
ever. some eastern capitalists are coming
in to sink some deep wells and we look for
better results. when the only question will
then be one OF transportation. The irri-
gated lands are giving most encourag ing
returns and the great infiux OF settlers is
making the entire country in that section
most prosperous"