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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

ATTRACTIONS ar THE STORES

Dolls and toys at Towner's.
On sale 81. so black petticoats at CSC
at the Fair Savings Store.
-Chas. S. Slack & Co. sell all kinds
Of machine oils; also gasoline and kero-
sene.
Boys and children's overcoats at
special holiday prices.
Blue Front Store.
+, New Xmas goods in all lines at Sc
verson's. Give them u call before you
buy elsewhere.
Why not get the best and buy one
of those Bowsher feed mills and the
Freeland feed cooker, at Chas. S.
Slack & Co.'S.
There are no prettier bracelets
than the ones we have and, Judging
from our sales, none more popular.
Jos. Boehrer, the Jeweler.
Our second purchase of fur coats
enables US to offer some more values,
such as moved our early purchases so
rapidly. The Blue Front Store.
That Elmhurst hard coal surface
burner heater is the one to buy. 1t will
burn any kind of fuel and use it right.
Also those Peerless, all-steel ranges are
the best the market affords. Call and
examine them at Chas S. Slack & Co.'S.
Mrs. Chester Minshall was called to
Connorsville, Indiana, by the illness of
her mother. Mrs. E. V. Wolfe.
James Z. Moore returned, last ev.
ening, from Nebraska, where he has
been working for several months at
railroad construction work.
A. 0. Nustad piloted "A party of
landseekers TO Ashland county on
Thursday evening last, consisting of
Chas. Chase and j. w. Thayer of this
city, Ed. Wiganosky of Viroqua town,
and Theo Thoreson of Westby. They
retlrned this evening, having purchas-
ed z, $50 acres covered with heavy hard
wosH and hemlock timber.
Fur, fur lined plush and cloth caps.
Suitable Christmas present.
Blue Front Store.
"A. l.. May has sold his elegant he
acre farm. one mile west of town, to
Tennis Lavold of Nottingham ridge.
Henry Dickson has moved his black
smith shop from the dray barn proper
ty to the Switzer building north Of the
city library.
Fine Barred Plymouth Rock cocker
els, Waukesha. Prize winning stock 81
each. Leave orders with Charles
Thompson, merchant, City.
Joint school district No. 13, Rising
Sun, now hold school in their new build
ing, which is a model Of neatness both
in location and appearance. John NJ
Tainter was the contractor.
Mrs. Martha Strait died at her
home in the western part Of the city
on Monday afternoon last, from dropsy.
Funeral services occur tomorrow after
noon and interment viii be made at Mt.
Zion church cemetery, near La Fargo.
A more complete obituary will be given
next week
Dollsl Dolls! DOllsi
Beautiful dolls at Towner's. Some
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
An Awful Accident.

Last Sunday, by the premature dis
charge of shot gun, DR. Kreutzman
of La Vale, lost his life. He was in
the woods with three companions hunting
rabbits. His gun was leaned against
tree, dog came along, knocked the
gun down, discharging the same, the
charge lacerating two of DIR. Kruetz-
man S fingers, one of the shots enter
ing his temple, causing death in a
few hours. The unfortunate man
leaves a wife and small child. He was
brother of DIR. Kreutzman of Hills
boro
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
tFrom the La Farge Enterprise.l

Sim Collins is laid up at the holse Of
his brother Joseph, with badly cut
knee the result of too close contact
with foot adj.
Arrangements are underway for a
tri-county chess and checker tourna-
ment to be held about Xmas time either
at this place or at Viola.
Mrs. Geo. Roberts, who has been in
Canada, for several months taking care
of her father David Clements, returned
home accompanied by Mr., Clements,
who is still in very feeble health.
Enos DANES and family of Dell, who
have been enjoying an outing in the
northern woods, returned home bring
ing with them couple of deer as
trophies of the work done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

Mary Janey Thompson, the youngest
daughter of Josiah and Eliza Thompson
of Liberty Pole, after a short illness of
six days, died on Saturday morning, at
2:3O, December /. She was born on
July /, 1904, and was thus just two
years and five months old. She had
one sister some five years old. The
funeral. was conducted by Rev. Chas.
Buffers at the Liberty Pole church,
Sunday at p. m, and the interment
in the nearby cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
Agricultural Society Meets.

At the annual meeting of members of
the Vernon County Agricultural society
held in this city, this afternoon, follow
ing officers We're elected for next year
year:
Presi4entF. NJ Minshail
Vice Presidents J. II. McLoca. A. f. May ard
C. f. Morley.
Secretary F. ". Alexander.
Treasurer ". r. Fisher.
Executive Committee-H. F. Swain. Henry Sit
haugb, J. NJ. Allen, Pred stoll and A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
tFr5m the HiTlsboro sentry.)

Miss Goldie Glenn went to her home
at Viroqua to visit for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Hammer went to
Viroqua to spend Thanksgiving with
Mrs. o. 3. Wyman.
While y. .s;,cc in North Dakota recently
Frank Kahler purchased 480 acres Of
land, viii am Rick $50 acres, and Wor-
den Bros. took ~ option on 8, 800 acres.
Don Sherman and Mr.. Collins of
Madison, and John E. Nuzum of Viro-
qua were in town taking an inventory
Of the lumber stock of Collins Bros.
which was purchased by Nuzum g.
Sherman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
BUSY TINES NEAR HAND
Bekkedal-Hazen Warehouse Opens Mon
day-Others Follow Soon.

1t is estimated that two-thirds of the
tobacco crop has been taken from the
sheds and is being stripped. Some de-
liveries have been made to dealers in
this city already-in in fact enough of the
bundle goods has been received at the
Bekkedal-Hazen house to insure a
steady run and they viii open up for
the seasons work, next Monday The
other houses will also commence work
soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
CANDIDATES GIVE EXPENSES
County Office Seekers Tell What il Cost
During Campaign.

Below we publish the campaign ex-
penses of the various county candidates
for office in the campaign Just closed
In most cases it was impossible to dis
tinguish between the primary and gen
eral election expenses, by the state
ments filed with the county clerk, 50
the amounts given include both. In
the cases of the unsuccessful candidates
in the primary the amounts, of course,
indicate the primary election expenses
only.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

Ladies purses and hand bags galore
at A. j. Johnson's drug store.
Fur mittens, fur lined mittens.
Dress and driving gloves from soc to
81. Blue Front Store.
When looking for presents, examine
our stock of furs and cloaks.
Tate Mercantile Co.
Finest and largest line of silk, wool
end worsed mufilers in the city. The
new style of dress silk mufiier is most
beautiful. The Ways" muffier in
plain and storm protector styles in end
less variety. Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

Holiday neckwear, very latest
STYLES and patterns. One in box.
Suitable for mailing.
Blue Front Store.
Archie Moore delivered the first
load of tobacco at Pretzfeld's new
warehouse. The delivery was made on
Saturday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
Licensed 10 Marry.

Following are the marriage licenses
issued the past week at the county
clerk S office: Anton Strait of Webster
and Maud Moore of Stark; Alfred
Proksch and Henrietta Rieple both of
Bergen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

Several candidates have not filed ex-
pense accounts up to time we go to
press, but it presumed their expenses
in most cases were nothing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
Gift-makers' Opportunity at Towner..s

Holiday suspenders. Silk and mo-
hairs. Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05

You will find many new lines so diff
arent from anything ever shown before.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
polI,l Dolls! DoIlsl

Beautiful dolls at Towner's. Some
thing new and exquisite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-12-05
Bits of Local News

TaE PASSING OF rag YEAR

TIE PASSING OF THg YEAR.
Listen Winter at her wheel!
Harsh her singing is and loud.
Look-the flying flakes reveal
The beginnings of a shr Jud.
Barren field aad ,eafIess bough
Pallid feature, shr lnken limb
Softi The year is dying now;
This white shroud shall cover himi
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
A BIG SHRINERs' GATHERING.
Large Class to Take the Degree at Tex,
 arkana April A.

MT. Edgar Brewster of Pine Bluff, secretary of the Mistic Shriners, passed through Mena on the early train this morning on his way from Fort Smith to Texarkana, where he goes to complete arrangements for a meeting of the Shrlners to be held at that place on Tuesday, April A. It IS stated that there are already about forty candidates booked for the degree and it is thought that there will be twice that number by the time the meeting convenes.
 Following IS list of candidates from Mena who will take the de- gree.
 G. l.. Lochridge, J. c. Jackson, c. A. Smith, John Daniels. A. Danville, Dr. A. J. Pool, Dr. w. F. Parks and w. l.. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
HIGH HONORS
 FOR MENA
Oiney and Donaldson Reelected b,
 Red Men-Next Session at Mena.

MT. Louis Hopp, chief of rec ords of the Mena lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men, received message from Little Rock today announcing that Mayor Olney had been reelected to the office of great chief of records, and k. H. Donaldson, great keeper of wampum. Mir. Olney was also gwen the high honor of being elected as the Ar kansas representative to the great council of the United States.
 Following these honors strong pull by the Mena delegation re- suited in the selection of Mena as the place of meeting for the next great council of the state of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
RIOT AMONG FOREIGNERS.
Two Greeks Killed at a Railroad Camp
 Near Helena.

Helena, April 1.-Two Greeks were killed at Gurley, a station on the Memphis, Helena and Louisiana railroad, late yesterday afternoon, and the situation be- came so threatening that call was made for troops.
 At Gurley there is stationed a railway camp composed of Greeks, Slavonians and Italians. On Saturday they sent to Helena and secured lot of beer and whiskey and prepared for general Easter celebration. Some of the citizens of that section, it is alleged, tried to arrest them when they became too boisterous, and they resisted In the fight two of the Greeks were killed.
 Excitement ran high and tele' phone message was sent to Sherifl F. F. Kitchens early this morn ing asking that the local militia be called out and the riot quieted Sheriff Kitchens immediately tele' phoned to tho governors office al Little Rock, and General Haynes was notified to tender to the sheriff the use of the Helena com pany.
 Captain Meyers received mes sage from Major General Haynes of the state guard to report te Sheriff Kitchens for duty. a: it had been reported tha the riot was then raging ant serious trouble was expected. In the meantime Sheriff Kitch ems sent five of his best deputies to the scene. Upon their arriva they found that only two Greeks had been killed, one of whom wa the interpreter of the gang, an' that order had practically beci restored making it unnecessar, for the militia to come on tb, scene.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
SAN FRANCISCO A HELL OF FIRE
ARKANSAS SCHOOLS
An Eloquent Address on the Subject By
 Prof. fiinemon.

Prof. J. H. Hinemon, State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion, addressed very large nd appreciative audience at the cour house this morning at 10 o'clock. Prof. Hlnemon is simply mimi table in style and diction. After thanking the court for giving the use of the house in behalf of the interest of the half million children in Arkansas, he stated that he was here to plead the cause of these children who could not be here to plead their own cause. For one hour and forty minutes he held his audience spell-bound, except for an occa- sional applause. He stated that the city had right to levy any amount of taxes to build streets, etc., but could not levy the tax necessary to run a nine months school. He spoke of the necessity of training school for teachers, stating that the people were care tul about getting an expert to train their horses and dogs, but were indifferent as to who trained their children in :he school rooms. He plead not only for better teachers but tor better houses, saying that publi, build ings stand as type of the peo- pie behind them.
 The entire speech of Prof. Hinemon was full of logic aud sound reasoning and from the close attention given him by his audience 1t is evident that re- newed interest will be manifested by the people in the educational work in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

the state university is located, be- tween Pinola and San Francisco, serious fire IS raging.
 1:45 p. m. .-5, 900 people are re- ported to have been found dead so far.
 1:52 p. m.-Postal Telegraph Co.,, have closed their office ca ac- count of building being on fire.
 l:55 p. m.-The road bed be- tween Sacramento and Suisa has sunk six feet. The Palate hotel is on fire and people are panic stricken.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
MARROW ESCAPES IN NEWPORT FIRE
Guests in Creighton Hotel Had Close
 Calls for Their Lives.

Newport, April l6.-Newport's business section in the past six months has suffered three disas- terous fires, the third occurring shortly after midnight last night and resulting in the total destruc- ton of the Christian church and parsonage and damage to a num- Der of other buildings and resi- dences.
 The aggregate loss will exceed SIS, ,00O, with about Sl0,OOO in- surance.
 Several narrow escapes were re- ported by the lodgers at the Creighton hotel, who had rooms on the third floor, and were awakened barely in time to escape partially clothed.
 The Christian church was val ued at S2, 500 and is total loss, with insurance of S900 on the building. The organ and seats were saved, but the loss on furni- ture exceeds the insurance of SlO0 The church parsonage was total loss and was valued at $750; Tn. surance $500.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
CIRCUIT COURT.
Suits Against the Kansas City South.
 ern Have Right of Way on Docket.

Suits Against the Kansas City South.
 ern Have Right of Way on Docket.
 Today was railroad day. There were twenty cases against the company. The criminal docket will be taken up tomorrow. The Arthur Taylor and P. K. Vasser murder cases were dismissed The c. c. Palmer case was set for Tuesday %. Following are the proceedings up to date: Z. H. Gather vs c. s. Moore, dismissed.
 Adkisson, Williams Hardware Co.,, vs Katherine McDonald, con- tinued. B. H. Barton vs John Aber- crombie ct all transferred to equity.
 John P. Collie vs R. k. Har- low, dismissed.
 T. ]. Dennison vs J. G. Hudg- ins, continued.
 Leslie Wells vs Arkansas and Choctaw Development Company, dismissed.
 Cox Wholesale Grocery Com pany vs l.. Sanders, dismissed.
 Oscar Wood vs Tilden Stand ridge, dismissed.
 w. A. Baker vs. J. F. Duncan and Isaac Duncan, dismissed.
 N. M. Roach vs w. J. Crandall, continued.
 J. G. Hudgins vs T. J. Taylor, continued. Sophia Miller vs D. M. Miller, judgment for plaintiff. D. A. Faulkner vs Pryor Lum- Der Company, dismissed.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
A slo,OoD CHURCH
The Board of Trustees of the N, E. Church, South, to Build New
 House of Worship.

A meeting of the board of trustees of the M. E.. church, South, was held last night at the church, The following members were present.: J. B. Littlejohn, c. A. Smith, G. l.. Lochridge, J. w. Gardner, K. D. Sale, K. c. Maxwell and w. E. Anderson.
 The board was re-organized by electing J. B. Littlejohn, presi- dent; w. E. Anderson, secretary, and C. A. Smith, treasurer.
 The object of the meeting was to discuss the advisability of building a new church. After the subject was thoroughly dis cussed motion prevailed unani- mously to build a brick church to cost in the neighborhood of Sl0,0O0. To show their faith in the movement, the members of the board of trustees at once sub scribed S2, 100 toward the project. When such men as the above, say they will do athing, it is sure to be done, and everybody can re- ioice in the tact that Mena IS to have another splendid church building.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
Democrats to cnucu. on Rate B,II.

Washington. April 17.-Thc move. ment for a democratic conference to discuss the railroad rate bill situation has taken more definite form and Senator Blackburn, acting chairman of the caucus, said Monday night that there were sufficient calls for confer ence and that it would probably be held some time this week.
 The Dewey Near Port Said.
 Port Said, April 1S.-The United States drydock Dewey was reported by wireless telegraph Tuesday to be 150 miles off this port.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
Associated Press Report:

Kansas City. April 1S.-In- clnding the latest report received by the Associated Press up to 3 o'clock this afternoon the condi- tions at San Franbisco is briefly summed up in the following message received at the Star office at 3:45 this afternoon.
 Sac Francisco was practically wrecded by earthquake at 5:10 this morning. Thousands of buildings damaged and destroyed and the entire business portion of Icity completely wrecked. Many buildings along Market and Mis- sion streets collapsed and hum dreds of people in tenement dis .rict reported killed. Fires are ranging in various parts of the city but water mains were burst ed by shock and fire department is helpless, using dynamite to stop spreading of flames. Power of every kind gone and no lights, n either electricity nor gas. Res- idence district only slightly damaged Oakland suffered severely, entire water front ablsze. Postoffice building has colla psed. From present indica- tions entire business district. both wholesale aud retail, will fall prey to flames. No power can save it.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
|SORRELLS
 DROWNED
L.ty Coroner Fell From a Boat kiIe On a Fishing Trip On
 Mountain Fork.

lephone message from Hat
 ras received ID this city
 s o'clock last night stating
 onnty Coroner Dr. w. l..
 Ia. whose home IS at Rust,
 [owned yesterday afternoon
 'clock in Mountain Fork,
 twelve miles southwest of blace, while attempting to Inc stream in a skitf.
 bV the Accident Happened. |terday morning Dr. Sorrells 6pauy with pr. Martin of kld, drove out to the Dover on Mountain Fork where |Oined several friends for a kttt~
 ays hunting and fishing. Tween 5 and 6 o'clock in the loon Dr. Sorrells took his Ind announced to his com- hs that he was going to over the river for a few hunting and got into land rowed safely acress. aching the opposite side, he bailed by Dr. Martin who him to come back that |ght join him. Dr. Sorrell's got back into the boat and d after his friend, but on ing the middle of the stream dden.y fell backwards out of )at and his body disappear 'm view and the unfortunate vas drowned before the eyes companion before any eff ould be made to rescue him. unner was at once dispatch Hatfield and a searching organized which went to enc of the accident but up m today the body had not recovered.
 circumstance of the drown ads to the conclusion that Ioctor was not in normal .ai condition at the time he rom the boat as he was l to be an excellent swim nd had he been in normal .al and mental condition id have easily saved him. Sorrells at the time of his was about 3S years old and orn and reared at Mans this state, coming to Polk about Is years ago and large number of acquaint- allover the county who will to learn of his sudden and death.
 ootl lclS was elected two ago to the office of county T and at the recent primary ominated for reelection by smocrats.
 was a member of tue Odd 's and Red Men. and sew ,embers of these two orders Town to Hatfield this morn assist In the search for his oorrells leaves a wife and ! small children to mourn timely taking off.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19

San Francisco is at this hour suffering from one of the most terrible calamities on record. Two earthquake shocks, one at 5 and the other at 8 o'clock this morn ing, wrecked the main DOT tion of the city, destroyed the water system, leaving the ruins at the complete mercy of . most fearful fire which followed imme- diately after the first shock.
 Many hundreds and pos sibly thousands of lives arc lost and the surviving in- habitants are wild with fright. The confusion is so great that 1t Is impossible to get definite information as to the extent of the loss of life and property.
 One report says 5000 are dead.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
Decision Against Ohio senate.

Cincinnati, April 1s.-The state senate had no authority to authorize the investigation of the public offices If Cincinnati and Hamilton county as carried on by the Drake committee, according to decision filed Dy the common pleas court in this city Tues
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
APPALLING DESTRUCTION
 OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
Loss of Life Cannot Be Estimated--Water rlains Broken by Shock and Pierce Fire Has Full Sway----Property Loss May Reach
 One Hundred r1illion Dollars

Special to the Star via c. c. Taylor & Co.'S. private wire.
 San Francisco, April 18.-A terrific earthquake struck San Francisco and vicinity at S:13 this morning resulting in the loss of many lives and much destruc- tion of property in the business portion of the city.
 City in Flames. Following closely the earth quake shock fire broke out in the ruins of the wrecked buildings and a t 10 a. III. Market street was burning fast aud reaching toward the Palace hotel. On account of the water mains being bursted the fire is beyond control and many buildings are being blown up in an effort to check the flames. The indications are that the whole city is being destroyed by fire. Owing to the bursting of the water mains those who escaped the falling buildings have been unable to fight the flames which are consuming tke city. From the highest elevation in the city of San Jose, which is about 25 miles distant, the city can be but faintly seen on account of the sky line being blurred by the dense smoke.
 Many Buildings Wrecked.
 The Call and Examiner build ings have been badly wrecked. The district between Market and Howard streets from the bay west 10 the City Hall has been wrecked. The Palace has not been destroyed but has experi- enccd considerable damage to the interior, though no lives were lost. The St. Francis hotel was badly damaged inside but IS still standing. The greatest con- fusion prevails in the city and business is suspended. Several of the large department stores are reported to have been wrecked and rumors of heavy loss of life in the tenement district are cur rent. Little damage was done in the residence district which is still safe from fire.
 Experienced Second Shock. A second shock followed the one of early this morning, about three hours later, tipping over many buildings that withstood the first shock. Fire Chief Snl- livan and Policeman Frenner were killed among the ruins. Thieves are already ransacking the ruins and soldiers are being rushed in to protect property. Berkley, across the bay, is re- ported to be destroyed. This city is hell of fire. The Exam iner and Call buildings will prob ably be on fire within an hour.
 Death List Great. i It is impossible to estimate the number dead at this time. It may be hundreds and fl may be ! thousands.
 The property loss is estimated at Sl00, GOO, 900.
 Late Bulletins.
 i 1:44 D. m.-At Berkely, where
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
i. C. V. Reunion to New Orleans

April 25, 26 and 2. Round trip from Mena S10.l5. Tickets on sale April 2, 23 and A. Return limit May 8. D. Sailee, Agent.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-19
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxitive Bromo Quinins Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on evrey box 25c.