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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
iFrom the wcsthy Times }

The district meeting of the La Crosse
Krsds closed here in Westby Sunday
evening All of the ministers of the
district were present Those from
away were Rev. Wright, Rushford,
Minnesota; Rev Grimsby, Minneapolis,
Minnesota; Rev. Swegsr, Fountain,
Minnesota; Rev. Holte, of Mount Horeb,
Wisconsin. The meetings were we'll
attended from beginning to end. The
net proceeds for the missions was s272
16
An eight pound girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Evenson.
Cora Hagen is now employed as sales
lady in the cloak department of Linde.
mann's store at Viroqua.
The stretch of new cement walk on
the west side of the Sparta and Yiroqua
road is q great improvement. There
are several hundred feet of the walk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings Fl the Press of SURROUNDING
, Towns.
Fro1 3 eDe Soto Argus /,

bron 2 EIDE OTTO Argus
Mrs. VIM. Y,-ssardsley departed for
Spokane, WI 81 she will attend her
daughter, MI { VIM. Wilson, who is
quite ILL.,
The R, d. M Efsmily left with car
of goods for tt O new home in p;ekin-
son, North Dak : Their mani friends
regret to see tn, ddeave.
G. H. Haskell brought in five Chester
Whites which tipped the beam to 1869
pounds and brought fl09 76 Pretty
good spring pigs
Some culprit entered the cellar at
the jos. Osborne home during their alb
sence on the island recently aud filched
forty-eight quarts of canned fruit. This
sneak should be found and punished.
The persons who practice such acts as
that are usually found to be those who
have no apparent occupation and never
make any provision for winter and live
on the bounty Of the more thrifty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14

DR. r. w. Baldwin, dentist op-
posite postoffice
Halle Green of La Fargo, was
Viroqua caller on Friday last.
For sale, my ice house and ice bust.
ness John Devlip.
Moving picture show at Opera
house, tomorrow evening. Prices, 10
and 15c.
Mrs. August Smith left on Tuesday
morning, for La Crosse, where she will
receive treatment at a hospital Later
we learn that she was successfully oper-
ated upon, today, for cancer trouble.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14

An advertisement in the CENSOR
brings returns. Every business house
in Vircqua should carry a standing ad.
yertisement
DIR. g A. Hopkins, formerly Of
Newton, has located at Soldiers Grove
He has practiced bic profession for
some years at Lynxyille.
Having purchased the Gaines NOV
ing outit, am prepared TO meet all de-
mands for that class Of work.
John Henry, City.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
NOTES FROM NEARBY PLACES.

Articles Of incorporation have been
filed for the Tomah Ice and Cold Storage
company of Tomah with capital stock
of $50. 600 1t is the purpose of the
company to build cold storage plant
and ice mandatory.
At 8 special election held on election
day at New Lisuon, the appropriation
to issue bonds for a municipal lighting
plant was defeated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
Notice.

Ten days are given the party who
stole one fishing rod, one moving sythe,
one gun and two boxes of number 12
shells from the summer premises of Fl.
j. Suttle, said premises being a part of
the Coe farm about four miles west OF
Viroaua. Ii the above named articles
are not returned within the above
named time search will be instituted g.
Fl. j. SUTTLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
Stock For Sale.

1 have bought the Dred Bean cattle,
known as the DeHart cattle, fool blood
Herfords Ia this bunch are ten year
ling bulls which will be at Southeastern
stock yards, Monday, Nov ember 10, and
/ will sell them cheap. Come and see
them. FRED SToLL,
VirCqua, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14

No hunting or fishing allowed on the
above named premises and all persons
are positively forbidden from entering
the enclosure or crossing the ands.
Any dog or dogs found on the premises
will be shot have put up with this
stealing long enough. All persons take
heed II. J. SUBTLE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
New phoioeraph Gallery.

am now located over o. Il, Davis
drug store, prepared to serve the public
In the photography line. Penny photos
speciality. V. X. GRuBB.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
For saIs-RIoodsd Stock

Twenty head of full blood Hereford
bull calves and yearlings will be offered
for sale 1T the Southeastern stock yards
on Monday, November II, at merely
brief prices. Don't miss this oppor-
tunity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14

Ah|AShnC ssssE DoE~s -
That the sanitary conditions of the
asylum is almost perfect Is proven by
DIR. Surenson's report which shows that
ont of total number of 1873 patients in
residence, only deaths have occurred
the past year. This showing for an
institution of this nature is indeed re-
marksble. The excellent medical as
sistance and good sanitary conditions
have done much toward this end, but
too much cannot be said in praise Of
Superintendent and Mrs. Wilkins In
this connection we quote q portion of
the trustees report. 'Supe rintendent
and Mrs. Wilkins are admir- ,bly fitted
by nature and training, for 4his kind OF
work Their kindness towards the in
mates, and their cordial manner in
greeting and encouraging them, has
endeared them 81 the wards of the in.
stitution, and won their respect and
confidence.
We are satisfied that no pains are
spared to alleviate suffering, and make
life as comfortable as possible for those
most unfortunate people, who are
Obliged to spend their lives at the
asylum. Owing 10 their tender feeling
for their wards, they are cautious and
strict with their employees and their
demands for the most humane and kind
treatment of all the inmates
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14
Boys stocking, Iron Glad The
only kind for the boy.
The Blue Front Store,

only kind for the boy.
The Blue Front Store.
We never ask you to pay in advance
The mail order house says: Send us
the money and we will send you the
goods" We say: Choose, then pay. +"
We offer You the opportunity of ex-
amining to your hearts content, and
then please yourself ,about accepting or
otherwise. Don't you think this is a
far safer and more natural way to shop
than to pay in advance for something
you have never even seen1 We think
it is, and If you will give us a chance
will demonstrate it to you.
Jos Boehrer, ieweler.
"A medical authority gives out that
q good, ripe, raw apple is one of the
easiest of vegetable substances for the
stomach to deal with, the entire process
of digestion being accomplished in S5
minutes. There are medical properties
in the acid of the apple that are not
found anywhere else, according to
hygienic analysis These acids are of
great value for people of sedentary
habits, whose liyers are sluggish, serv-
ing as they do to eliminate from the
body noxiols matters that retained
make the brain heavy and dull or bring
on laundice skin stuptions. The apple
also contains larger percentage Of
phosphorous than any other fruit or
vegetable, and is admirably adapted for
renewing the essential nervous matter
of the brain and spinal cord.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-14

The summary of the current ex.
penses Of the institution for the year.
Total current ernenses.

That the asylum farm is managed in
an able manner is shown by tine con-
stRntly increasing output Of the land
Messrs. Daniel Wise ana Joseph Ru,
chanan have appraised the value of the
farm and garden products, the live
stock, dairy products, etc, which shows
a substantial increase over that Of q
year ago. The summary is RS follows:
Total value farm and garden produce s9s5s 4s
Live STOCK ..-.....-....-...-....... h5gs "
Grand total for IgO5--1gB6 .. ........ .si5231 As
pfaI laaf tyaa %
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31

der if there is not some way in which
I could manage to have mamma go
away for q vacation, It is now near
ly IA years since she. had seen her
brother"
She walked on, until she reached
the creek, where she sat down on a
large stone and. again began musing.
At last she came upon an idea which
exactly suited her, and she exclaimed:
Il have it! have it! By raising and
selling potatoes, onions and various
other farm products I will soon get
enough money"
: The pals were now filled and by
walking quickly Mildred soon reached
home. Breakfast was awaiting her
and, after partaking of it, she went
about her daily, duties. - = -.
Immediately after finishing her
work, she hunted up Bill and told him
Of her idea. He at once became in
terested and offered to help her in her
undertaking. 80 sxm :.
S. -.
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I'M
(G2ZzzzZZ1z3J
FOR A~.PARTY
The Enchanted Pumpkin'' and How
49,, It Can Be Made to Entertain
-: " Royalty. a

When your little brother or sister
has a birthday party and you. want a
novelty as a centerpiece for the tea
table, try the Enchanted Pumpkin"
and see what fun it will make for the
guests. =:
Y 1t ought to be a prize pumpkin and
big one.. Scoop out all the inside;
that will do well enough to make pies
out of for grown-up people on days
that are not birthdays. Then stuff
it full of toys tied up in mysterious.
looking bundles. :
To each package tie a bright rib.
bon, letting the loose ends fall out
over the sides Of the pumpkin. Then
carefully replace the cap or stem part,
which you cut of, so that it will look
as If 1t were still whole, and place it
on your tea table. Surrounded by
ferns and colored autumn leaves, and
decorated with the drooping ends OF
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31
A DAUGHTERS REWARD.
Prize Story Written by Edith Lash
brooke, a Fou7teen-Year-old
Detroit Girl.

The sun was just appearing above
the trees, revealing a small brown
cottage, situated several rods back
from the road. A young girl of about
IL summers tripped lightly down the
path, carrying two tin pals which
glistened as the sun shone upon them.
Every morning, very early, Mildred
Greene went to>a creek a few fields
off to bring water for the day. For
many years her mother had been a
widow, but, with the help of, Bill, a
trusty farm hand, had been able to
keep the farm in shape and to make
q fair living.
AS Mildred walked on, she heaved
a sigh and said to herself: II won.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31
Easy to Make Tints, j..

r A secret worth knowing is how to
tint laces, chittons, silk or crocheted
buttons, feathers, b slippers, gloves,
etc, to gown shade. The materials
required are oil paints inzstubes and
benzine. The benzine IS placed in a
porcelain bowl and the paint is dis
solved IN IT.. The work has tosbe done
quickly and sof course in flreless
room. Mix the paint to thes required
shade 10 q saucer, comparing It with
the goods until the right#color. When
the exact tint is ched mix with the
.benzine and dip the articles to be
dyed quickly ii It before the paint
falls to the bottom. a .hairpin comes
IN handily to hold the edge 81 the
goods Shake out quickly and hang
up <to dry. It IS well to make q few
experiments before risking costly ma
tsrials, but the process IS really not at
all 8formid able,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

"How much money is needed to
cover expenses?" he asked.
TWENTY-FIVE dollars will cover
everything. But, remember, mamma
is to be kept without knowledge as
to this plan," and. saying this, she
skipped of to the house where she
found her mother making butter.
For nearly six weeks she worked,
and by that time had saved the
sum of $23. There were two more to
get. But where? She arose early
one morning and walked into the
barnyard to hunt eggs. She found
new nest which contained several,
and after short hunt she found some
others, which altogether made three
dozen. These she sold to a neigh
boring farmer, and, after telling Bill
of her success, she at once ran to
the farm grocery, a mile distant, and
received in exchange for all her money
five five-dollar bills. After reaching
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31

The Sophomore was drawing his
hands leisurely out of the pockets OF
his trousers, and reluctantly slowing
away unde1yhis arm small Greek lex
icon, textbook of Aristotle, and an
English translation.
The books had been lying on the
window sill for over week, unheeded.
save when the maid flicked the dust of
them in the early morning.
The Sophomore fingered beside the
open window. It was a fatal mistake,
for presently young girl came from
over the fields across his line of vision,
footing the daisies lightly in her pas
sage.
She swung open the low gate care
1essly and tripped into the rose-garden
among the butterflies.
'Hello!"she cried, catching sight of
the face at the window. Thought you
were studying, Ralph"
$50 I am" replied the Sophomore,
*'or rather, so I'm intending. What's
it like out, Mollie?"
She came close to the window and
Its hot in the sun, and everything
seems sleepy; but it's nice in the gar
den-Quite cool with a breeze, and the
birds are talking-but, of course
you're studying"
Yes, of course, Im-studying," he
answered.
And you like studying-don't your
"Yes-awfully."
Its very good of you, then, to have
denied yourself such a great pleasure
for over a week."
Don't mention it,
The girl took up the textbook
which had fallen from Ralph'ss arm
on to the window ledge.
Its odd stuff to like so immensely.
Who made it," she queried, turning
over the pages aimlessly.
"Aristotle.'
who's he?"
"A great philosopher"
"Oh!'
Again the young man took up the
lexicon, the textbook, and the English
translation. Sitting down, he opened
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31
The Seven Ages of Woman.

The Seven Ages Of Woman.
A series Of impromptu tableaux was
enacted in a. hotel parlor the other
night, which was worthy of a far
larger audience, although the sum
realized for charity was a good one,
owing to the generosity of the appre-
ciative audience. The pictures shown
represented "the seven ages of wom-
an" first, Infancy" was a real live
baby, hastily borrowed for the occa-
sion, with q real live angel bending
over It; the - second scene, Child:
hood" was modelled after Jessie Will
cox Smiths charming picture, called
"The First Love-" Then the School
girl" came next, with books and slate;
| "Maidenhood" showed a young girl
daintily gowned with letter in her
lap and box containing diamond
ring; "Wifehood" and Motherhood"
were followed by "Old Age"
Space forbids going into the details
of each scene, but it will be easy to
work the pictures out WITH very little
preparation. 1t is a simple matter to
have colored lights, and they will
greatly enhance the beauty of the pic
lures. If music. is played very soft
ly during the scenes, it adds to the
pleasure in a marked manner, and
suitable selections may be found, such
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31

ribbon, and the neck is gathered, and
pulls together by means of small silk
cord witha little tassel; Initials can
be worked in silk on either side;
those of the donor on the one side,
perhaps, and the recipient on the 9TH
err: One and three-fourths . inches
wide by ~ inches deep is quite large
enough size to make this purse, and
It may be lined with soft silk If de.
sired. The purse, from which this
sketch was made, was lined with a
light blue silk, the mouth bound with
darker ribbon, and the initials and
cords matched the latter. ! j III
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31

the textbook. 1t smelt of tobacco, and
showed pencil markings on the margin
at intervals. For awhile he interested
himself with turning over the pages.
noting these.
Half an hour later a servant handed
him thin, orange-colored envelope
When Ralph had read the u brief
words, he placed the books upon the
window sill and went into the garden
and round by the outbuildings.
On the shadiest side a rude see-saw
had been put together. Mollie was sit
ting on the further end of the slanting
beam, book upon her lap.
Ralph approached the see-saw cau-
tiously on the side Mollie was backing
Then he threw his weight upon the
raised end of the beam.
Hold on tight" he called out.
Instantly the position of the beam
began to reverse, Mollie went swinging
up gently into mid-air. Ralph sat on
the other end firmly, his arms folded
his feet resting among the daisies and
buttercups that bestrewed the field.
The girl uttered a little cry of sir
prise as the see-saw was put in mo-
ton and the open book fell from her
lap crushing the grass. -
What are you up to, Ralph? Let
me down." she called from her lofty
throne
Not till you agree to fulfil vou,
promise of last night" he answered
from the buttercups and daisies.
why are you so PERSISTENT" she
asked. -
Because am going. away this eve-
ming. I have had a telegram. It ia m.
last chance" -. - :.
1T *ts very cool and pleasant IN
here" said Mollie, settling herself bird
like upon her perch. I'm enjoying II
so much" 49, " - ! = .s:@ 1854 :,
lawfully glad to hear IT," Ralph an
swered. . !. ..s;
What a pity you didn't bring your
Aristotle with you!" the girl said pres
emily. ''You could have read such a
lot of it,. :s5ssst ~ Il +. ~ 4
I'm quite content with ny present
position" said the voice from /: the
daisies. T., IL .s 4 ss.
Hem! It's very ,owvly. Yours easily
&. 49, =
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Wire for the REGISTER.

So often people tell Of. the many.
things they have lost down their reg
listers. Money, buttons and thimbles
are sure to roll straight for the regis
ter. Place 9 fine wire netting in the
top Of the pipes, just below the regis
ter, then when anything is dropped
into It, all you need to do is to lift
out your register and take out the ar
ticles.
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know other friends by their gait or
even by the sound of their tread. IN
flight, the. wings of many different
birds make peculiar sounds whereby
we may know the birds even if they
themselves, are out of sight It is not
at all necessary to get close enough
to a bird to see It's exact color, or the
shape OF its bill and feet; for its
movements and outlines can be seen
at a greater distance; and so. we may
know the bird even though it should
fly away, as birds often do as soon as
we try to stalk them for a nearer
view III
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home, she placed them under her
mothers supper plate.
A look of surprise stole over the
mothers face, and the evening that
followed was indeed happy one.
After two days preparation, Mil
dred's mother set out an unexpected
trip. Her brother was overjoyed at
seeing the sister whom he had not
seen for so many years. On hearing
of the circumstances and of the
thoughtfulness of his niece, he at once
decided to send for her.
The next train that left certain
little village carried with 1t a very
happy girl. Mildred arrived safely
at her destination and was met. at
the depot by her uncle.
All that winter, she remained in the
city and attended school. Many other
rewards were bestowed upon her, and
all on account Of her thoughtful
ness and unselfsh ways.-Detroit Free
Press. ~
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DAINTY AND USEFUL TRlNKET
Wash Leather Purse Gift That Will
Be Appreciated.

For dainty and useful little pres
ent, Or as small article for sale in
a bazaar, the purse, of which we give
4 sketch, is a thing to be remembered.
It is intended for the waistcoat pocket
or a lady's bag, and is made of wash
leather. The mouth: is bound with
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-08-31
RECREATION HOURS.
SUGGESTIONS FOR NOVEL AND.
{ zsPLEA 7 ENTERTAINMENTS.
Guessing. Game That Has Some New.
s. Features-"Mother Goose" Lunch.
s. con- Enjoyable Event.. i
"A. Gueaelnu Game.

?. :. II" r. r.: :. "a Guessing Game. =
This clever little game was offered
at an affair given fora recent bride.
elect. The questions were written in
white Ink on heart-shaped. cards Of
rose color, and the guests were told
that the answers all began with the
word heart" ,>,s
T I: y. QUESTIONS.
1-What; she takes from us?
&. 2-Howt she greets us?
+ 3-Where we sit?
4-What. disease threatens?
cOftentimes what is her conduct?
= 6-What then comes Of us?
7-How do we feel?
S-Describe the catastrophe?
9-What flower consoles us? q
10-Under its influence what then
do we become?
ANSWERS.
1-Hearts.
2-Heartily.
3-Hearth.
4-Heartburn.
5rHeartless.
6-Heartache.
r. 7HHeart-sick.
8-Heart rending.
9-Heart's ease. \
10-Heart whole.
The prize was a, heart-shaped' box
of vienna candy which is imported,
and is very delicious.
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as "Auld Lang Syne'' or Long, Long
Ago." for ''the Old Age" the Wed
ding March" for "Wifehood,', and
,"Hush-a BY Baby for Infancy"

A. +Mother Goose" Luncheon.
: A Mother Goose luncheon is in.
deed an affair out of the ordinary. In
the Invitations, which had quaint
little pen and ink sketches on them.
of Mother Goose in peaked hat and
broom, ready to "sweep the cobwebs
down from the sky" the guests were
requested to wear something to indi-
cate a character in the dear old
nursery rhymes. The centerpiece. on
the table was an enormous 'pie," with
ribbon radiating to each plate, where
a little woolly lamb was tied to 1T.
The place cards had tiny spiders at
tached to them. Each guest was called
upon to *recite the rhyme. she repre-
sented when she was correctly
guessed. This was the occasion Of
much merriment. y,
When the, dessert course was
brought In the hostess asked all to
pull their ribbons, and out of the
pie" came all sorts of birds. They
had been found at the favor counters,
and elected much comment. There
is no telling what can be found until
you begin to look" said this indefatig.
able hostess, who is ever on the alert
for something new. The souvenirs,
which were p joy to the guests, were
small Japanese teapots, bearing cord
on which was written: "Polly, put the
kettle on and we'll all drink tea"
A copy of Mother Goose" for
grown folks was the prize of the per-
son who guessed the most characters.
It was a very jolly party that depart.
ed, and proved without doubt that we
are all only children of larger
growth.
A correspondent signing the initials
m. B." asks replies to the following
questions:
When one is entertaining a sister
and cousin, and wishes to give a
luncheon in their honor, will the visit
ing card of the hostess be proper to
use for invitations, writing ''given for
Mrs. Blank and Mrs Jones" on it, with
the day and date?
Where should these guests be seat.
ed at the table?
In returning the call of young
lady whom you know, and have enter
tanned, should a card be left for her
mother whom you do not know, or
should just your card be left without
the husbands card?
Information on these subjects. will
be much appreciated.
The visiting card is perfectly prop
er to use with the names of your
guests upon it, and your sister may
be seated at your right, the cousin
on your left at the table.
If you wish to call on the young
lady's mother, it will be right to do
so, asking for her and leaving card !;
on the other hand, you will be cor
rect in simply asking for your friend
and leaving your own card for her.
MADAME MERRI.