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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
BIG CATHEDRAL SINKING.
New Foundations Necessary at Fa,
nous Old Winchester.


Winchester cathedral is a precious
possession, for it enshrines the bones
of our Saxon kings, and its history to
within a century or two is an integral
part of the history of England, says
the London Sphere. But in selecting
the valley Of the Itchen as the site
for their cathedral the early builders
were unwise. The Norman cathedral
was built upon pretty solid foundation
but when extensions were made to.
ward the east the builders got into
a peaty bog. But If they could not lay
pack beechwood logs, filling the crew
ices with chalk, and this was the
foundation for their superstructure
After 500 years in swamp the trees
decayed in places and drainage of the
locality did the rest. The marty bed
gave way beneath the pressure of the
building, which sunk nearly two feet
in sort of curve, throwing the walls
out of the perpendicular.
Some twelve months ago the whole
of the eastern end beyond the Norman
tower was in a daily danger of sud.
We're resorted to not q moment too
soon and now 100000 must be buried
in the foundations.
The first step was to dig out the
cherry stones and apple pits were I'M
earthed, as we'll as Roman and other
hn
the water from the gravel beneath
rushed in. During part OF the winter
masons worked In 4 depth of three
and four feet of water, while a steam
pump drew thousands of gallons an
hour from the area of their labors.
Then two divers were obtained, and
in sixteen feet of water they have ben
working for some time right beneath
the huge foundations of the cathedral.
Their duty is to remove the peat
which has imprisoned the water In
the gravel for centuries and in its
place to deposit on the gravel bags Of
Portland cement and grout them in
with concret' N order to seal dowr
the water again In the water the &c
me1lt will become as stone
When the water is sealed the e
mainder will be pumped out and The
ordinary masons will be able to 60
down and build up to the Original
/ foundations with concrete blocks and
| bricks. The beech tree trunks viii be
removed. and thus for the first time
1 I'm its history the cathedral will stan.
upon rock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
KEEPING ROOMS COOL.

A southern method OF keeping
rooms cool is to place earthen Jars
which have been covered with sew
eral thicknesses of flannel and saJu
rated with water, In opposite win.
dows OF course the sun must not be
shining on the window The temper
ature will become perceptibly cooler
in very short time Often by the
side of these jugs viii be seen punches
of sparmint in crystal glasses. The
southerner claims that the very odor
Of mint is cooling It certainly is re-
freshing and agreeable on hot day
Good Housekeeping.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
CHAPTER XXXV

Philip Dyce was quite right to play
his game carefully and avoid over
confidence, for. singular as such
negligence may seem. he had over
looked one Of the small pieces on the
hoard-Mrs Tibbett.
Trembling and shaking, that good
woman had Of course overheard the
battle between Cyril and Philip Dyce,
and indeed had been on the other
side Of the door when the latter gen
ueman was hurled against it, and no
sooner had Cyril left the house-she
dared not go before-Mrs. Tibbett
hurried on her bonnet and shawl, both
very much awry, and started for the
Abbey
She seemed TO guess that Leo!a
would he in her own room, for she
made straight for it and knocked at
the door.
WHO is there?" came The answer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
THE APPENDIX.

At least one-half of the population
of America have lost their appendix.
And now we find it all a mistake. A
dispatch from Berlin states that Ger.
man physicians at special meeting
of the Berlin Medical association,
which was called to discuss the mas.
ter were pretty well agreed that The
appendix should not be removed. Or.
Bergman said that clinical diagn0.
sis Of the disease seldom permitted
accurate anatomical judgment Of the
case. Prof Orth said that In fully 10
per cent Of the cases brought 10 his
noiice the appendix when removed
showed serious divergence from the
while another 10 per cent
showed no disease whatever. He
knew Of many Of the most serious
cases that had been cured without an
operation The whole matter is
enough to drive us TO the faith cure
now being performed by the relic Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
WALKING ON THE WATER.

A pair Of aquatic shoes las been
constructed, writes NJ. Glen Fling in
Technical World Magazine, which en-
ables its wearer to walk on the water
as easily as a ship sails the sea.
Canal boats" for sure, are these
water shoes, but when a foot is
Slipped into each and the wearer gives
a slight bunch forward with the body
and adeft push with first the right
foot and then with the left and the
shore begins slip behind him as II
he were wearing the famed seven
league boots, size is OF no considera.
ton. A long pull a strong pull, first
with one foot and then with t'other
and he is slipped down stream as cas-.
lily and POLITICALLY and as noiselessly
as sneaks the Indian in his birch bark
canoe Lieutenant Arthur T. Sadler.
OF the United States volunteer life
saving crew at Charlesbank, Mass. is
the disciverer Of this new sport, and
he is also the inventor OF the nov d
boat shoes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
To the Point.

/ have seen Taute wnisEed away in
a motor for weekend forty miles
out OF town. Hitherto. / never saw
her in any other vehicle Of the kind
than an electric brougham The mo-
torby which she had been prevailed
or to acquire sor station use in the
country has never, / fancy, carried
her 10 or from the station She has
her preiudices; but I have lived to
see them overcome. and nay relative
in something as near a motor hat as
1t was possible 10 get her 20 wear.
Likewise I have sampled the culinary
output Of the newest big hotel And
The conclusion draw from these
two experiences is that the I0nGcn
season Las definitely decided TO be
come an all-round season. People dc
not buy expensive motors ~ stay in
London house for three or four
months as once they did. Half the
possessors Of these vehicles make
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08

while driving along here this
morning / smelled a peculiar odor, u
said NJ. Ward Il had heard of the
disappearance Of Bardenheier and
that a reward had been offered for In.
formation OF his whereabouts. When
passed here this afternoon l thought
would investigate. After discover
ing the body / hurried to the Demp-
sey farm and telephoned to the
police"
Mr.. Ward will receive the $50 re
ward which Mrs Bardenheier offered
Bardenheier weighed 326 pounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
AMONG THE BARGAINS.

And you really think it will suit
me?"
1T is just your style, madam. And
then, the cut is so good."
Il don't like those frills in 'front.'
I'm sure they'i, make me look huge
We'll madam, why not remove
them?" examines blouse you
could just take them away, and"
"Oh. no. l couldn't" helplessly. Pm
so stupid at needlework-I never
could alter a thing to save ny life"
We'll madam, your maid"
Il haven't got maid, and the house.
ma d is so clumsy. No, I'm afraid |
must leave it" turns away
A ssistant cleaning across counter)
Bat any little dressmaker would
do it Cor a few pence, madam. And
there you have a smart. Paris-cut
blouse for oLly-Serving, Mr.. Dobson.
TO a frenzied shopwalker beseiged by
dozen clameifng ladies
Customer (hopelessly-. Il don't
know any little dressmaker who would
touch it! Now Qbrlghtening) If you
could recomend me to one"
We'll, madam" -(thinks)- "a
friend of mine might do # for you.
just to oblige me--you must be sure
and mention my name. III give you
her address," Writes it down.
Wait a moment-you're sure it will
wash? Things get so dirty in London,
and
The assistant, making out bin ex-
plains volubly the known affinity of
china silk for water,
Water Yes But those laundries
use such chemicals! J sure. only last
week"
Wash it yourself, madam, at nome.
Much best"
"Oh but how, I'm so stupid about
washing things I'm sure l should
spoil"
Assistant (confidentiallyl: I'm tell
you how do mine madam. Just n
warm soapy lather-"
The customer takes frantic notes
with half-bitten pencil.
Assistant rendering bilD: "Just
coming, Ir. Dobson. IS lid. please.
madam"
"9s I'D? Why, I thought you said
Is I'D. What an outrageous price! No,
shan't dream of taking it! It's 40
good trying to force me into taking
it, tell youl That sort of thing roes-
MT pay with me-"
The customer rustles off Indignantly.
Ten minutes later she descends htav,
lily on her best friends best corn in a
serum round the lace counter.
my dear Mabel-I'm so sorry dear!
Yes aren't the bargains wonderful?
But they worry one so TO buy, I was
going to get a blouse, but the girl
tried to force into taking it. and
that put my back up D'you know
I've heard of such a marvellous way OF
washing silks and delicate things
I'm going to do all mine at home in
the future, And, oh. I've been told
of such a treasure! A woman who
makes up ones own materials, and Sc
reasonably"
MY dear Lily, how do you find out
these things?" enviously.
Il don't know" complacently. 'l
think it Gust be the way have with
people; I'm always getting tips
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
KOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

diEests what you eat, takes the strain of
Of the heart, and contributes uourishment
strength and health to every organ Of the
body. Cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia, S Jui
Stomach. Inflammation of the mucous
membranes lining the Stomach and Diges-
tive Tract Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrh
of the Stomach.
Aitsr eating. my food would distress me by nakins
my heart palpitais and would become very weak
Finally got a bottle Of Kodol and II gave me lmms
aiais relief, After using few bottles am cured.
MRS. IJORlNd NICHOLS. Penn Yam, N, r.
had stomach trouble and was in a bad state as
bad heart trouble with ii. took Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure Tor about four months and II cured ma
D. KAUBLR. Nevada. o.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
PLAIN LIVING AND HEALTH.

The San Francisco board of health
reports that the city is more free from
contagious diseases than at any time
in its history; also that the people
as q whole seem to be in better health
than before the disaster. While no
reason is assigned directly, it is in
'erred that the outdoor life enforced
~ present conditions is good for the
people,
The report is a fine document in
support of the plea for the simple
life. Is natural to expect more Ill.
ness and a higher death rate in a city
where many thousands of people are
thrown back upon primitive methods
of living. After years and genera
tons of highly artificial existence,
such a sudden change to shanties and
tents with no modern conveniences"
might be counted on to produce cpl
denies and all sorts Of His. Ia spite
of 1t all, they are cheerful and well
The simple life is generally associ-
ated with the countr7, with fields and
gardens and spacious woods Our
city life is so bounded with conven-
ton that we never think of the pos
sibility Of escaliL" its complexities
Children are real ID in dollhouse con
ditions. under glass and over steam
radiators and hot-air registers. till the
pure cold air fairly blights their ten.
der bodies. We are enslaved by our
comforts, and work our heads off for
the sake Of luzuries. II IS only when
hurled back BY the forces OF nature to
primitie conditions that we realize the
uselessness Of It all. and the comfort
that comes with plain living and free
air.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08

The readers Of this paper will De pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
mat science has been able 10 cure In all its
stages. and that Is Catarril. Halls Catarrh Cure
i tite Only positive cure now known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires a constitutional treatment
Han Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly ~ the blood ana mucous surfaces on
tlie system, thereby destroying the foundation OF
the disease, and giving the patient stJe- ali By
Dullqlhg mp The constitution and assisting nature
IN DONG Its Work. The pT0prietors have 50
much iaitl IN Us curative powers that trey offer
sac Hundred Dollars for any case that il fails To
eurt. send for list OF Testimonials,
Address, j. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. &c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-08
He Had to Button Them.

They took him to the sanitarium
moaning feebly: "Thirty-uine. thirty
nine" he whispered.
What does he mean by that2" the
attendant inquired.
TITS the nImber of buttons on the
aack Of his wffe's new frock, the
family doctor explained. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21
ChlIdren's Day at Baptist Church

The children's day program given by
the Sunday school at the Baptist
church, June 18th, was in every way a
success. The church was tastefully
decorated and presented very pretty
appearance. The seating capacity of
the building was tested to it's utmost
and many had to be turned away. The
children and young people were en-
thusiastic and had their parts we'll
mastered and performed them to a
nicely and without flaw. One of the
most interesting and impressive exer-
cises was an emblematic lesson given
by the young people entitled 1.-The Arch
OF Fame All who took part in this
the best program given for years in the
Baptist church of Leon are deserving
OF much credit for acting so well their
several parts. Too much credit cannot
be given to Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs
Moore and helpers for the skillful drill
ing and untiring efforts to attain
success on children's day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The wedding reception rendered to
their friends by Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Bashaw in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S.
Warner last Friday evening, was a
brilliant affair. About seventy-fve
guests were present to pay their re-
spects to the happy and popular young
couple and to participate for time in
the joys of the interesting event. The
pleasure of the evening was greatly
enhanced by the delightful music
rendered on the piano and violin by
Mrs. Valentine, of Centerville, and Miss
Kalbach, of Oskaloosa, cousins Of the
groom, and by the singing of Miss Hale
another cousin from Ottumwa, and of
also Miss Kalback. Mrs. G. E. Gardner
also played and sang with her usual
charm; and Miss Stookey gave happily
selected little reading from Paul Law
renee Dunbar, which was much enjoyed.
Dainty refresyments were served dur
ing the evening. At late hour the
guests took their leave with heartiest
good will toward this youngest son of
one of our oldest families and his lovely
bride.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

During the electric storm last We'd
nesday evening, r. J. Wrieths barn was
struck by lightning. There was not
very much damage done the building,
but the bolt entered the barn and killed
two of the best horses he owned, bay
team which he had often refused $500
for. There were two other horses in
the barn at the time but they were I'M
harmed. Mr.. Wrieth carried insurance
on the barn but had none on the stock.
Decatur department in Davis City
Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The county seat fight has ended for
the present at least. Both sides con-
tested every inch of ground connected
with the affair and Leon won. During
the contest many things have been said
of personal nature which had better
have been left unsaid, but such is al
ways the result in an affair like the one
just ended. The people of both towns
live too close together not to have
interests in common; the success Of
either one necessitates material benefit
to the other. Each town has many
good, grand and conscientious people
living in it who are sorry the conflict
ever commenced. If perchance some
have gone too far in what they have
said it is to be remembered it is only the
few and not the many. Men repre-
senting both sides have no doubt
become too enthusiastic at times, but
the good citizens will go on working in
harmony for the common good of all
people, rempering that what benefits
one part of the county indirectly
benefits us all.--Decatur Department in
Davis City Lariat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Osceola and Charlton have each voted
to issue bonds to build city water
works. The proposition carried by big
majorities in both cases and these
enterprising burgs expect to have we'll
equipped plants in operation before
cold weather. Leon needs water and
sewer system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

We are informed that the Indiana
method of circumventing the potato
bug is not success in this locality.
The Indiana agricultural papers ex-
plotted this scheme about two years ago
after most of the potatoes had been
planted, so the plan was not thoroughly
tried until last year and it was not
found effective. Growers were in
+structed to plant couple of fax seed
in each potato hill, and of course when
the unsophisticated bugs climbed the
flax straws they slipped and fell,
damaging various portions Of their
anatomy and rendering them inocuous.
The theory was good, but it was found
after the second Matching that the
baby bugs were provided by. nature
with sandpaper pads on their toes,
which enabled them to stick to the
:straws without apparent difficulty, and
in fact they seemed to regard the flax
as new coasting device, for they were
observed sliding down the stems in
great glee, thus increasing their al.
ready yoracious appetites. One Of our
subscribers has elaborated scheme
him, and which promises to revolu-
JlOnlZe potato growing anu auu VdsCly
to the productive capacity of the potato
patch. He scatters small mirrors about
the potato fields. These, attracting the
female bugs cause them to neglect their
infant progeny, which die from the
want of maternal care, Many of the
male bugs, too, are driven to self-des-
truction from having to "wait minuit,
dear" while his lady bug stands before
the glass and primps. We will be glad
to hear from potato growers who have
tried this plan. The scheme might
work on chince bugs too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Last Saturday c. NJ. Axes sold his
fine driving team, which has been great
~ admired by Leon people, to Kirk
Mosher, of Cambria, Iowa. Mr.. Mosher
says it was one of the best teams ever
shipped out of Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

w. G. Stempel & Co. are showing a
swell line of wall paper this season at
prices that ought to sell it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

PASTURE FOR RENT-65 acres good
pasture, Il miles southwest of King
ston, for cattle or horses by the month
at reasonable rates. Apply to John
Palmer on the premises or to Ed. H..
Sharp, Leon, Iowa. az If.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

All parties contemplating making a
drawing on the Wind River reservation
in Wyoming should call on or write H.
d. DeKalb, DeKalb, Iowa. His party
leaves July 1st from Van Vert, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Mrs. B. F. Bledsoe, of Woodland town
ship, was successfully operated upon
last Tuesday, by Drs. Greenman, Lay
ton, FoXworthy, and Bowman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The Endeavorers of the Christian
church will give a program and ice
cream social at the church Wednesday,
evening, June q. Admission to pro-
gram will he free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Clarence Dunning, formerly assistant
cashier Of the Citizens bank at Mt. Ayr,
and we'll known to many Decatur Co.
residents, is reported as lying at the
point of death with tuberculosis at his
home in Denver, Col. His mother, Mrs.
Day Dunning, went to his bedside last
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

IMPROVED FARMS For SALE-In North
Central Missouri, 120, 80, 20. Price Of
each is $22 per acre. Easy terms. Adj
dress Box III, Lineville, Iowa. 28-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Mrs. w. A. McCann's mother, Mrs.
w. r. Moore, residing near Kellerton,
was painfully injured yesterday, being
thrown from horse and suffering a
dislocation of the hip, Mrs. Mccain
left this morning for her-bedside.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The Ladies of the w. G. I. u. will
meet with Miss Lemmax on Friday
afternoon at $50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Frank Coffin was arrested last We'd
nesday by City Marshal Chandler and
when arranged before Mayor Harvey,
plead guilty to the charge of intoSica-
ton and paid fine Of $500 and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

We sold seven Velie buggies and
spring wagons, four set of harness and
one Charter Oak wagon last Saturday.
ROWSHER & BOMSHER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The ladies of the Christian church
will serve dinner and supper in the
basement of their church, on the 18th
of July. Price % cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The new X. P. Band is making rapid
progress and expects to turn out and
furnish patriotic music for the 4th.
Encourage the boys all you can, and
don't get mad if they keep you awake
at nights for spell. They suffer too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

will keep two fine Hereford and
Jersey bulls at my barn in Leon, for
service during the season of 1906.
30-tf, c. NJ AXES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21
1nPieces batiste usually priced ~
AVl5c during this sale our price Nv
Undermus|in Specials

Every garment in this department
will be priced to insure brisk selling
during this sale-It's worth your
while to investigate.
Dainty skirts worth S1.25 up to
$3.50, priced during sale ...........e csc
Night gowns-9oc and $500 values,
specially Prlced. ........... 7oc
Cambria drawers, neatly trimmed,
splendid Soc value, now ..... ..4oc
Corset covers. ..15c, CSC, Soc and 75c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Daughton are
the happy parents of a pretty little
baby daughter, which arrived to bless
their home last Tuesday. All! It's
Dennis that's the proud boy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. CARRIER very
charmingly entertained the members of
the Priscilla club at their home in north
Leon last Wednesday evening. The
evening was spent in guessing contests
and various games, refreshments being
served. A very enjoyable evening was
spent by those present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21
8 EXECUTORS NOTICE

Estate of Patrick Nlullin, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons Interested,
that 90 the 3lst day of May, A. d., 1906, the under
signed was appointed by the clerk OF the district
court OF Decatur county Iowa. executx of the estate
of Patrick Muln, deceased, late of said equity. All
persons indebted to said estate will make payment
the undersigned and those having claims against the
same will present them, legally authenticated said
court for allowance
Dated May 81, 1906
MARGARET c. MuLLIN,
4l-3t Executrix
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

DR.. F. A. Bowman reports the arrival
of bouncing baby boy at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pickering.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

The Children of the Temperance
Legion had a most enjoyable time at the
picnic at Casters Lake last Thursday
afternoon. A fine program was carried
out and all the little folks went home
tired but happy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21
THE LEON REPORTER. THURSDAY, JUNE 81, 1906.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Frost, of Center township, on
Saturday. the 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-06-21

II you want a farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 90 to e. J.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.