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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
THE PIANO.
How to Keep 1t In Excellent Working
Order.

How to Keep 1t In Excellent Working
Order.
The piano Is an instrument requiring
almost as much attention to keep in
good working order as the human
body. A great deal of care and skill
have entered into its manufacture, and
In order to keep it in effective condition
some points suggested by a maker Of
forty years experience may be worth
noting, says the New York Herald.
In the first place, a piano cannot
keep its tone in damp place. Damp
ness rusts both strings and tuning pins
and also causes the felt on the ham
mers and hampers to swell, thus caus-
ing the mechanism to move irregularly
or sluggishly.
To prevent the ivory keys from turn
ing yellow, allow them to be exposed
to the rays of he sun occasionally.
While avoiding dampness, do not, on
the other hand, put your instrument in
a place of extreme heat, as near the
radiator or stove or open fire.
To keep dust from accommodating on
the sounding board, close the piano
when not In use,
Most people have learned by experi-
enee that it is injurious to a watch to
leave it without winding for a long
time, thus causing the oil to cIot 1t
is just as hurtful to a piano to keep it
closed for months at a time. Even
when not in use open it occasionally.
If you insist upon burdening your
piano by piling heavy loads Of books,
pictures and ornaments upon it, do not
be surprised If it retaliates by some
times emitting unpleasant sounds when
played upon
Place small piece of camphor in a
corner inside your instrument to keep
the moths from destroying the felt
Have the piano timed often-if new
every three or four months the first
year and less frequently thereafter
When necessary to move your instru-
ment see that it is done by those whose
sole business It is to move pianos.
II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
1T was the pleasure of

1t was the pleasure of the writer
to recently meet, on a homecoming
holiday visit to their old Rockton homes,
three young men born and reared there
Elmer Widmer and two Couee boys
who are making for themselves NEST
comnendable records as business and
professional men. Mr.. Widmer is pro-
prietor, and making marked success
of the Wausau business college, his
lifelong companions, the Couees, assist
ing him on the Institutional work of his
school With them to the old home for
Christmas vacation, came five other
young men from the vicinity of Rock
ton, who are students in the Widmer
commercial school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
How to Clean a Mattress.

When a mattress is stained, make q
paste Of starch and water and spread
1t on the stain. First. however. put
the mattress In the sun. In an hour or
two brush off the starch. If the stain
has not disappeared, treat it to an
other application of starch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
How to Clean = RIaek skirt.

An old black skirt may be success
fully cleaned as follows: First of all
brush and shake 1t well to get rid OF
the dust, then brush carefully all over
with a good, hard clothes brush dipped
in malt vinegar, using plenty of the
vinegar. The skirt should then be
hung out in the air for an hour to dry
and then pressed on the wrong side
over damp cloth. The ordinary serge
or cloth skirt will he found to look like
new after this treatment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
INSURANCE MEETINGS
HAMBuRC INSURANCE NOTICE.

FTfHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HAM
4 burg Town Mutual Fire Insurance company
will be held at the Opera hall. in Westby. Vernon
county, Wisconsin on the first Monday, the 9Th
day of January 1908. at IL o'clock a. M full
and complete report of the company's insurance
business done during the year will be read. Di-
rectors for the ensuing year TO be elected and
such other business as properly may come before
the meeting will be transacted
Dated Coon Valley, Wis. Dec. 16. 1907.
LEwIs o. BRYE, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Chimneys black with smoke can be
cleaned quickly with cotton batting.
Hold the chimney with dry cloth to
protect it from your moist hand. WITH
hand or stock rub inside with cotton
wad just large enough to be poke'i
gently through the top. Breathe into
chimney or hold over steaming kettle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
From the La Fargo Enterprise. ,

Steve Gudgeon and family have
moved to Gettysburg, S. D., where
Steve will work for Isaac Silbaugh.
From the Wibaux, Montana, Pioneer
we clip the following regarding for
mer La Fargo citizen. ''Dr. E. E.
Gaines, who recently came to Wibaux
to relieve DIR. Benedict for a short
time, has arranged with the former to
continue his practice at this place, and
filed on claim east of town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
ViroauaC Cream
Get in on the Censor home-c coming
It's for all of it's kin.
How to Make a Cheap Cushion FIlIin,

How to Make Cheap Cushion Filling.
An inexpensive filing for sofa cush-
ions may be made of dimes worth
Of cotton batting. Cut the cotton into
small squares and put In baking pan
and heat them in a hot oven. One
must be careful not to let them scorch
After being in the oven twenty Ave or
thirty minutes each little square will
pun up light and fluffy like feather
Use this for a filing for your pillows,
and they win feel as soft and downy
to the touch as any feathers or down
that you could buy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

A most convenient help to the busy
housewife when shopping is a little
notebook. in which are entered the
sizes of shoes, hosiery. underwear, col
lars, gloves. hats, etc. for each mem
Der of the family also any special
styles or brands and the number OF
Yards of various articles I'm fact many
little helPs toward shopping thus
avoiding many mist-Aes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAX
~ payers that the tax roll for the town of jeff
erson is now in my hands for collection, and will
be at the following places to collect taxes: At
BENEFITS store at Springyille, Monday, December
%: at Boufieur's store at Viroqua. Friday, De-
cember "a also on every Friday during January
at S. Engebretson & Co.'S. store at Esofea Monday,
December 30: at Bud Tuesday. January 7; at Hen
ry Larsons farm Monday. January 49,
l.. M. THOMPSON, Town Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
DIED.

The sickle of ieath has once more been wieI 9
into our little village of Newton. this time tax n
one of our most esteemed young ladies. Mon A
evening, December Is, after a brief illness. Gu i
Proctor. daughter of Albert and Anna Proc u
died at her home She died triumphant in \
Christian faith. Interment took place at Newt q
Tuesday the 18th. She will be missed greatly D
her school companions and friends who mourn ;
loss. The parents have the heartfelt sympath, }
the village and surrounding communities in tn i
sad affection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
How to Clean Brass Pipes.

To clean brass pipes use the finest
emery paper moistened with oil till
the surface is even. Next rub with
rotten stone and OIL laid ON a piece OF
soft leather and finish with dry whit
ing and a soft rag. Remember that
every trace of oil must be removed
before the pipe can be laequered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

When q piece of soap Is too thin to
Ike used take new cake. wet II and
rub il between the hands to form a
good lathe. Do the sane with the
Nin piece, then stick together Leave
awhile heiQg2 using again. and they
will not separate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
First publication December IS. lsO7-s

GTATE OF WISCONSIN CoUF I
- for Vernon County.
Maggie Ayers, Plaintiff. vs.. Bert Ayers, De-
PENDANT
The State Of Wisconsin to the said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned TO appear with n
twenty days after service of this summons {
elusive of the day of service and defend the abo re
entitled action in the court aforesaid and in ca e
of your failure so TODD iud gnent will be render d
against you according to the demand of the cor l.
plant which is now filed in the Office of the cleal,
of the circuit court for Vernon county
.. o. MAHoNEY. Plaintiffs Attorney
F. o. address. Viroqua, Vernon County Wis
consin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Money to loan on real estate Sc
curity, Inquire of C. H. Minshall.
Sash, doors, and all mill work will
be sold at close prices to make room for
our new stock which will soon arrive,
Call and get prices. Tihbits-C Cameron,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
PAY YOUR TAXES
TOWN OF vIkooUA TAX NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JN-
IN dersigned. treasurer of the town of Viroqua,
will be ready to receive tax money, commencing
December 81, al one per cent till January 81.
Win be at the 3 nix of Viroqua on Saturdays, at
Westby on Mondays. balance of time at home.
CARL M. FRoILAND. Treasurer,
Viroqua, Wis. Dec I6, 1907
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAX
LV roll for the iowa Of Franklin is in my hands
for collection. Taxes charged therein is subject
to payment every day at my store prior to February
I. 1905 except Thursday. January go will be at
Folsom and Friday, January 81 l will be in. Viro-
qua CARL. b. FoRTNEY Town Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
NOTICE OF INSURANCE MEETING.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE MEM
| ' bers of Utica Fa mers Insurance company
that the annual meeting of said company for
lection of seven directors and for the transaction
Of such other business may be properly brought
before the same. will be held in the city hail. Viro
qua. in the county of Vernon on Thursday Jan
uary 2. 1908 at 10 o clock a. M
L. C, SCHoENBERGER, President
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

The teacher was telling or the er-
fects Of cigarette smoking on the
heart and added. People with weak
hearts often die
deeply interested boy asked her.
How often do they have to die Se-
fore they stay deadT' : Philadelphia
IpoIirer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
shelby Formers Mutual Fire insurance Go.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
company will be held at John Malins hall in the
city Of La Crosse. on Tuesday, the 7th day Janu-
airy. 1905 at II o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated Shelby. December H. 1907.
PETER KIENHoLTz, Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
rAx NOTICE on crrY or vrRoouA.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN.
dersigned Treasurer of the city of Viroqua
will be ready to receive tax money commencing
December 2lst. and continuing TO January 81. al
one per cent. After that time three per cent will
be charged for collection. Office at Larson Bros
marble shop, from 9 a. m. to D. m.
II. P. LARSON City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
LAND For SALE

| will offer at public sale on Janua, v
the a, 1908, in the city of Viroqua, 1T
the office of Proctor & Proctor at o
O'Clock a. M, so acres of land situat, d
in the south east corner of the town If
Viroqua, known as the VIM. Ericks, n
estate. C. L. BoGGs, Adminstrato.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Members of Viroqua high scho il
alumni, for the two last classes ha, e
organized society and will hold futu e
reunions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
TAX BUDGET THAT TALKS
INCREASE IN COUNTY AND CITY is
OVER 100000
Complete List of Vifoqua Contributors
Whose Taxes Amount to More
Than Ten Dollars.

Below the CENSOR places before its
readers a complete list of city people
who contribute in excess of ten dollars
in taxes. Viroqua makes the heavist
levy in its existence as city, exceed
ing that of last year by $7,Sl7.60 for
municipal expenditures, ann 81, $50. 90
greater for county and state purposes,
or a total of SO, 096. 10 in excess of last
seasons levy. The percent of tax is
81. 17a on every hundred dollars of as
sessable property as equalized. This
does not include the collectors fees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
For Rent

For RENT--3 or upstair rooms for
light housekeeping. No children. In
quire CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Try H. w. Barker's Cough Rem
edy. It cures. At all drug stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25
Lost and Found

FoUND-N New tea kettle was left on
my wagon by mistake. Owner can
have same by paying for this notice at
CENSOR office. w. c. Craigo.
Between Liberty Pole and
Viroqua, door from an oven of a cook
ing stove. Finder please leave at CEN
soR office.
EosT-In Viroqua, December IA, a
silver berry spoon and teaspoon. Finder
please leave at CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-25

Yours to please
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12


There is often truth and justice in the
grumble. Still, when the question rises,
Scan it be that this drudgery gives culture?''
the true answer is yes, and culture OF the
prime elements of life, of the very fundamen-
tails of all fine manhood and fine womanhood.
Power of attention, power Of industry,
promptitude in beginning work, method and
accuracy and despatch in doing work. perse-
verance, courage before difficulties. cheer
under straining burdens, self-control and
self-denial and temperance-these are the
prime qualities; these the fundamentals.
We have heard these names before. When
we were small, mother had way Of harping
on them, and father joined in occasionally
and the minister used to refer to them in
church. Aud this was what our first en-
ployer meant, only his way of putting the
matter was. Look sharp. my boy!" 'Stick TO
itI' BE on time!
Yes, that is just what they all meant.
Reading, writing and arithmetic are wry
handy, but these fundamentals Of a man are
handler to have, worth more-worth more
than Latin, and Greek, and French, and Ger
man, and music. and art, and history, and
painting, and wax flowers, and travels in Eu-
rope, added together. All these are the dec
orations Of a man or woman-even reading
and writing are COMMUNICATION other
things are the Indispensable. They make
ones sit-fast strength, and ones active mo-
mentum, whatsoever and wheresoever the lot
in life be, be 1t wealth or poverty, city or
country, library workshop.
Those qualities make the solid substance OF
ones self"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
ASSUME A LITTLE SMILE.


When things have gone against You and
you've felt trihe wild,
Have you hidden from your fellows your dis
comfture, ard smiled?
Not real, honest smile. of course, but just q
pleasant look
Such as you were asked.to try on when you
had your photo took.
There's a world Of consolation you may find
when things go wrong
If you wear little smile while passing
through the busy throng.
For the folks who chance to see you will re-
turn a real::smile,
And you may forget your troubles il it's only
for the while.
Yoa are only one. remember; there are thou
sands falling down
All around you, quite exhausted, yet how
many of them frowns
They would have their fellows gladdened,
spur them on.another mile;
They're Gods. heroes! Heed their precept
and-assume aslittle smile!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

1Stug
Alexia, through the poem, presents us
with little artificial stimulus, which sug-
gests that We can try an experiment If we
have never done sob but / wonder, as we
think back. if most of us have not as
sumed smile sometimes which was not
reflection of our condition of mind. II so.
we shall appreciate the poem all the more; ;
If not, there remains an opportunity to
try something new.
Many readers of the column miss recipes
when they are not in evidence. "A" sends
the following suggestion: II any OF the
NJ. BIS would like good lemon pie, let
them buy aipacksge of cream corn-starch
and go by the directions on the outside Of
the package.
Here is an old and odd recipe, but ate
many pie made by it years ago:
CREAM PIE-Two-thirds cup thin sweet
cream, one-fourth cup vinegar, two-thirds
cup sugar. one egg well beaten, season with
spice; bake with two rich crusts.
HIS VANILLA wAFERs.-Two eggs, one Gun
sugar. one and one-half tablespoons crea N
tartar, two-tbirds tablespoon of soda. one
tablespoonful vanilla. Flour to make stiff.
RHuBARB JELLY-Allow two pounds Of
sugar to three pints of juice. Make just as
you do other jelly, the clearness depending Of
&C urse upon the care with which you skim it
when boiling.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

Thursday, May %, put on my badge for the
first time, for was going out to Boston from
Medford and thought might meet one of the
clan. After putting it on, forgot about it,
and soon arrived at Sullivan Square. Going
ont Of the car, I was near q lady who smiled
on me and seemed to think she knew me. i
wondered why, for did not know any one
who looked zone bit like her that 1 could
think Of.
After l got off the car / looked for her
again, but she had disappeared in the throng,
and it was not till was up nearly to Pleasant
street that thought of my badge, and then it
occurred to me THAT the kind woman who
smiled on me was one of our NJ. BIS. II her
eye should fall on this, shall be glad. felt
very sorry that l had not thought Of it at the
time, for have not met any other, but hope
to see you all some day. / am visiting q
brother whom I have not seen before for
many years. NJ. A. B.
Quite likely it might have been some Of
the family" who recognized your badge.
Eunice, Narcissus and l., E. T. are in that
vicinity, and some of our Maine nieces
might have been there on spring outing.
You are on your way back to the home
friends, infer from your letter / hope
you will meet some of the members this
year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

The third and fourth degrees were con-
ferred on four candidates Friday night.
The worthy master and overseer were
both absent, and Lecturer Carrie Perkins
was in the chair. She did the work in q
very able manner.
After recess ice-cream was served. Sis
tiers Iva and Florence Leach sang a song,
games were played and all enjoyed them
selves. Fifty-five patrons were present,
and visitors from Castine, Rainbow an d
6choodic oranges.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

! win mail you free, to prove merit, samples Of
my DR.. Shops Restorative, and my Book on
either Dyspepsia, The Heart or The Kidneys.
Troubles Of the Stomach, Heart or Kidneys
are merely symptoms Of q deeper ailment.
Don't make the common error Of treating
symptoms only. Symptom treatment is treat
ing the result Of your ailment, and not the
cause. Weak Stomach nerves-the inside
nerves-mean Stomach weakness, always.
And the Heart, and Kidneys as we'll, have
their controlling or inside nerves. Weaken
these nerves, and you inevitably have weak
vital organs. Here is where DR.. Shoop's
Restorative has made its fame. No other
remedy even claims to treat the .sinside
nerves.. Also for bloating, biliousness, bad
breath or complexion, use DIR. Shoop's
Restorative. Write me to-day for sample and
free Book. DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. The
Restoi alive is sold by G, A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

Christian Endeavorers of the Japa-
pese church Of Honolulu have organ
1zed themselves into band which
they call "Seed Sewers" whose pur-
pose Is to distribute tracts throughout
the city. There are twelve companies
Of these Seed Sewers. They preach in
DE streets. with a choir Of singers, on
saturday evenings. and If any member
Of the band is unable to distribute
Tracts on tse Sunday following hs-eon-
kxfhrtes q sum of money toward the,
expsensex--RaFn's Horn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
Nominated by the Goyernor.

<VV1SHHsHt*uNu
Among nominations by Gov. Cobb re-
Gently announced are the following in
Hancock county:
To administer oaths, acknowledge deeds
and solemnize marriages, Inez NJ. Blais-
dell, Eden.
Notaries public, Charles Il. Hooper,
Castine; George L. Beck, Deer Isle; C. C.
Bogart, Seal Rarbor.
Justices OF the peace and quorum, James
E. Parsons. Ellsworth; F. A. Noyes, Sui
iivan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
amons the Graneers.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges OF Hancock county
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion of topics OF general interest, and
for reports OF grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed. but names win not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer All COM
munications will be subject to approval by
the editor. but none viii be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12

with NJ. C. whitmore, returned to h..
home at Eagle island Friday.
Mrs. Grace Small and Miss stells pcs.
ers have been to Little Deer Isle. yis;t;nu
their grandfather, Michael Snowman.
June 8.
Mrs. f. l.. Frost has opened her sum.
iner cottage here.
The ladies and few men cleaned ~.
church Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. washburn Ingraham, with tb,ea
children. is visiting her father, NJ.
Whitmore.
Miss Addie Damon, who hss been 4,
Boston the past swinter, arrived home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Allen Green and son are at home
from New York, where she has been with
her husband. She is with her father. a
W. Small.
June TO-. II
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
BAY VIEW, SALISBURY COVE.

At Bay View grange June 5, the second
and third degrees were worked. The pro-
gramme consisted OF q paper edited by
Sister Bates; recitation, Alta Emery; ques-
ton, "When is the best time to cut hayf''
Brother John Stanley thought il the
weather continued, that about Oct. Is
would be the date for 1907. A solo by
Lena Stearns completed the programme.
The fourth degree will be conferred at the
next regular meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
NORTH DEER ISLE.

Mrs. H. Holden and children, Of Deer
Isle, are visiting Miss Bertha Lowe.
Miss Gertrude Thompson has returned
from Eagle island, where she has been
teaching.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Montford Haskell June 2. Isabel An
derson1. Mrs. Albert A. Brown,.of Cam
den, is with her sister, Mrs. Haskell.
Miss Nina Brown, who has been living
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
Remarkable Rescue /.

That truth is stranger than fiction has
once more been demonstrated in the little
town Of Fedora, Tenn, the residence OF C.
v. Pepper. He writes: II was in bed,
entirely disabled with hemorrhages Of the
lungs and throat. Doctors failed to help
me, and all hope had fed when / began
taking DIR. Kings New Discovery. Then
instant relief came. The coughing soon
ceased; the bleeding diminished rapidly,
and in three weeks was able to 90 to
work Guaranteed cure for coughs and
store. Trial bottle free.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-06-12
commencement at Hebron Academy.

Commencement at Hebron Academy.
sunday June 16, baccalaureate sermon
by Rev. A. P. Wedge, Lowell, Mass.
Monday June II, prize debate.
Tuesday, June IS, annual meeting Of
the board Of trustees; ball game; recep-
tion of senior class to alumni and friends.
Wednesday, June 10, graduating exer-
cises. 10 q. M; commencement dinner, i to
8; class exercises, 8 p. M; concert at 8
p. m.
The address to graduating class will be
by Gov. William T. Cobb.