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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
MURDERS UNCLE,
HAD MENTAL TROUBLE

Newfane VT. oct. 3o--Additional testi-
mony was offered, by the defense today
tending TO show that the defendant suf-
fered from mental trouble, in the trial OF
William Fairbanks charged with the mur-
der OF his niece. Mary Page Grout, at
Saxton's River.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
Better at Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 3o-The local financial
situation today showed Improvement. The
inability to obtain money for speculation
in margins caused some weakness on the
board OF trade Beyond this one feature
the financial condition seemed normal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
To Suppress Smuggling

Houlton, Me-. Oct 9o.-The United States
customs officials have united with the
representatives OF the Canadian govern
ment In n systematic search for snug
glers. The contrabrand trade has been
carried on extensively OF late, chiefly
with liquors and the smugglers have been
almost always successful in getting their
goods across the line unchallenged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
Man Taken III in the CITY Yard

John Kerns this morning was taken IA
IN the city yard on Eddy street and re-
mained unconscious for some time. b,rt
was finally revived by the ambulance phy
sician. and was taken 10 his home AT e7i
Prairie avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
Boston Sub Treasury Helps

Boston. Oct. 3o.-In order to assist local
banks by direct dealing on a cash basis,
the Boston sub-treasury today withdrew
temporarily from the Boston clearing
house Each bank will now clear It's own
accounts at the sub-treasury and make
settlements In cash. Local bankers claim
that this is a benefit in times OF money
stringency.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
MAGIC HAIR STAIN

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE ORMsBY. wig Maker and
Hairworker. i6s fremont street. Bos-
ton. IL is simple. safe and easily APP
piled; contains no lead poisons; use
Il once and you will never use any
other. BLANDING a BLANDING, 50
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
BRYAN in Kentucky

Cincinnati. Oct 3O.-william ]. Bryan
started i'm a special train today on his
second speaking tour through Kentucky.
in the interest OF the Democratic state
ticket.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30

Put your money In Choice Real Es-
tate. There IL none better than Mr.
Bennett will show you at Oakland
Beach.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
FINANCIAL
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

the priva.e wire of LEWIS III. TAPPAN
q Co. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
Building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30

independent rally, Springer's hall,
Springer square. Thursday evening. Oct.
81 s o'clock James Mcdowell Indepen-
dent candidate for alderman, and candi-
dates for council. will speak. Republi-
cans. Democrats and Independents In
vited..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-30
FOUND A PROwLER.
LIES.

The Independent party are arranging Il
hold rally at Merino village I'm the nea
future, and among the speakers VIII b.
James Mcdowell, candidate for alderman
and others who are candidates for th'
common council. This party will hold
rally i'm Springers hall tomorrow evening
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
CRUISING IN CUBAN WATERS
Hugh Glenn Writes Of Life on Board a
U. S. Man-of-War.

Under date of February Ia, Hugh
Glenn writes from Guantanamo, Cuba
to his mother, Mrs. j. L. Glenn of this
city. He is in the naval service of I'm
Gle Sam, on board the ship "Ohio. "
Cassius Campbell, also of this city, is
a member of the same crew. We are
privileged to take the following excerpt
from the letter:
1--WE arrived here this forenoon and
will stay for two months or more and
have target practice and other drills.
The weather is fine and although it is
not hot it is nice and warm. The Off
GERS and everyone are dressed in white
clothes which take quite a bit of
washing. | and all other mess attend
ants go in our undershirts and barefoot
ed if we want to. When we left New
York we passed the Statue of Liberty:
pulling into New York we saw Sing
Sing prison. Cassius is now also mess
attendant. He did not like it at first
but has got little used to it. | have
had it for about three weeks and half
and have stood it. Sometimes | have
to work quite hard bu' 1T others have it
quite easy. A person VIZ get used to
anvtf ~ -
Today they are coallng ship again,
which makes three times inside of a
month since we have been on the ship.
About every day all the mess cooks
peel a pan or more of potatoes, or spuds
as they are called in the navy. Thought
it was awful hard to do at first but do
not mind it now. The Cubans were
on board, yesterday and today, selling
fruit, which they sell very cheap
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

The spring series of the public ex-
aminatious Of teachers foEnthe several
districts of Vernon county, will be held
as follows: Hillsboro, March IA. l5,
and 16; La Fargo, March 10 and 20;
Viroqua, Court House, March %, %.
25; De Soto, March, Is and 29.
Applicants will write on second grade
branches March 16, 25. All other dates
will be for third grade branches only.
Work will begin at 8 a. m. of the
first day. Applicants should come pre-
pared with pen, blotter, good legal cap
paper, and black ink.
All persons intending to teach i'm Yer
non county should attend a public ex-
animation. Special examinations will
be given only in cases of necessity.
Standings mot to exceed five) will
be renewed, according to law, for those
who have taught one year and have a
reasonable good institute record or
have taken other satisfactory means of
self-improvement.
The branches will come in the follow
ing order:
First day-Agriculture, Geography,
Reading, History, 0rthoepy, Theory
and Art of Teaching, Spelling.
Second day-Arithmetic, Constitu-
tons, Grammar, Physiology, Manual.
Penmanship.
In preparing for examination in The
ory and Art of Teaching, study some
good text book on Pedagogy.
Ii. l.. GARDNER,
County Superintendent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Bad Fire al Soldiers Grove.

Soldiers Grove was visited by bad
fire last Wednesday night, which com
pletely destroyed Gorman's : livery barn,
including nine head of horses and the
0the" equipment. Brimmer's s hardware
. > re and the depot were badly wreck
ed, ent aiing a considerable loss. The
fire originated in the livery barn He
roic efforts on the part of the village
fire department kept the FIRE from
spreading throughout the business Sec
ton OF the town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06

Mrs. H. c. Skow went to Minneapo-
lis, after receiving a telegram from
that place stating that her brother had
died of pneumonia.
Base bali enthusiasts of Westby are
making preparations for the organiza-
tion of a ball team for the coming sea-
son. 1t is reported that there win be
pretty good lineup.
Mrs. S. J. Severson entertained her
mother, Mrs. Henry of Viroqua. and
an aunt Of Sparta, last Sunday.
John Moen, 0luf Brendum and Hans
Brendum We're at Tomah in attendance
at a meeting of the Wisconsin Dairy
mems Association. They report an in
teresting session.
John Moen received letter from his
brother in the Dakotas. The letter
stated that the snow was very deep
and that it took nearly week to make
trip on the train.
A number of the friends of p. p.
Hektoen called on the gentleman Tues
dsy afternoon and e. 'oyed a time.
tae occasion being in ror Of Mr.. HEX
4gen 6Sth birthday. lie also enter
tained other friends the same evening.
kiis friends hope that he win live to pass
aany rl.SrS mile posts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Anton Mitby and little son were
Viroqua visitors on Sunday last.

Anton Mitby and little son were
Viroqua visitors on Sunday last.
Merchant D. o. Stevlingson was
in the city from Coon Valley, Monday.
Rev. M. Finstad of Folsom, was in
the city, Monday. He had just return
ed from La Crosse where he attended a
church convention.
-Chas. H. Collins received tobacco
in this city, last Monday for the West
ern Tobacco Works of La Crosse, and
at La Fargo, Tuesday.
DR.. r. L. Smith has quilted the
practice of medicine in this city and
left, last week, for Milwaukee to asso-
ciate himself with practitioner of
that city.
Attorney J. Henry Bennett within
a day or two will remove his law office
from the court house and occupy the
quarters in the Herrick Block soon to
be vacated by Capt. jackson Silbaugh.
Chairman Warren Fish of Liberty
town. circulated among Viroqua friends
last Saturday. He with his two sons
had Just been released from quarantine,
having caught or been caught by the
smallpox.
Tive farms for sale One located
two miles north of Viroqua, lit acres,
another near De Soto, 1l3 acres. Both
with nece ssary buildings. Good rea-
sonable terms, Inquire of VIM. Webb,
Viroqua, Wis.
Mesdames Louisa Taylor and Sarah
A. Shipman Of Chippewa Falls, attend
ed the funeral Of their brother, the late
Myron Henry. held last Thursday.
Mrs. Ella Morley Of the same city, was
also present.
Three days more closes the great
est commercial event in the history Of
Viroqua, namely: the great fire sale at
the Blue Front Store. This sale has
brought to the city hundreds of people
who never came to the city before, but
whom We hope 70 see here often in the
future. While the sale has been a
great sacrifice to the proprietors. it
/ has been a great saving to the thous-
and and more people who availed them
( selves Of the opportunity. The propri.
etOrs Of this popular store have proved
/ 10 the people that what they advertise
+ they strictly adhere to. No complaints
/ are heard from any source.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06

-Chas. S. Slack & Co. have fine
Percheron stallion, nine years old, for
sale if taken soon. Come and examine
him.
DIR. Hess poultry panacea will
make your chickens lay better if given
once daily. Price 25c, 0. f. Davis,
druggist.
Twenty young men of the city gave
a farewell party at DIR. Baldwin's s
rooms in honor of Fred Miller and Nor
dial Oswalt.
Local rural mail carriers are re-
jOicing over the fact that after July l.,
1907, they will have a substantial raise
In salary The recent law passed by
congress increases the rural carriers
salary from S720 to $500 per annum.
Quite numbe- attended the March
session of the probate court. held yes
terday. Among them were f'Ic Nor
terud of Bloomingdale, j NJ. Clark of
Viola, " A. Stoddard Gf Ontario, John
Jacobson of Coon Valley, and james
Rogers Of Sterling town.
The United Colony Of Beavers will
meet this Wednesday evening, March
6, in Woodman Hail. Casson Block.
Installation of officers. A literary pro
gram viii be carried out. Every mem
Der is requested to respond TO his name
by giving a quotation or relating an
anecdote about Lincoln Come AND
bring a friend. Light Refreshments
win be served. COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
First publication March 6. 1907.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON COUNTY
~ Court-in Probate
In the matter Of the estate Of George Striegel.
late Of the town Of Bergen. IN said county de-
ceased.
On this 26th day Of February, A. d. 1907. upon
reading and fling the petition Of Mary Striegel.
widow representing that George Striegei of said
county. the 7th day Of February. a. d. 1906.
died testate leaving estate 90 be administered the
administration Of which granted to William
Striegel the executor named IN the last win Of
aid deeels ed. and that said William Striegel be
ptireiy completing the administration Of said es-
ate himself died leaving vacancy in the office Of
such executor, and praying that administration of
the estate Of said George 5triegel already ad-
miuistercd be granted unto Vim. 5. burroughs Of
La Crosse La Crosse county. Wis.
IL is ordered that said application be heard at a
regular term Of said County Court appointed To be
held in and fot said county nj the court house in
the city of Viroqua, the first Tuesday. being
the ID day Of April, A ID. 1907.
IL is further ordered that notice hereof be given
by publication Of a COPY Of this order least three
weeks successfully, previous TO the time appoint
ed, in the Vernon County Censor weekly news
paper published at the city Of Vroqua in said
county.
BY the Court. d. o. Mahoney County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
AN OLD-FASHIONED MARCH.
A Rough Month With Hard Storms and
Many Changes.

According to Hicks, the first storm
period for March practically covers the
first week of the month 1t is central on
the 4 and reaches to the 7. Snow storms
of wide extent and severe in character
will be rushing eastward out of the
northwest. High barometer and a
cold wave will h the natural SEQUEL
behind the storms of this period. The
second storm period will eliminate on
the 8, 10 and IL. One can expect rain.
snow and many stiff gales on land and
sea.
The third period covers the 13 TO II.
Falling barometer and change TO much
warmer will set in to the west as
early as the l3. As t6ese conditions
spread eastward, rain ard thunder
storms will irst appear, beginning
about the IA, nd 20 ching wide sect
ions of the co ntrv in their progress
eastward. On the western sides of
these storm as rain will turn to
snow and sleet, bringing in the final
windup good dash of March winter.
The fourth storm period will be cen
tral ON the 20, q and %. The atmos-
pheric currents will come up from the
south at this time bringing high tenn
peratures and some ugly March storms.
Look for rain, sleet, snow, heavy gales
and March cold wave, the cold wave
to chase the storm areas eastward.
The last storm period will be central
on the q, and reaches from the 25 to
80. This period will begin with cloudy,
menacing weather; marked change to
warmer, with barometer falling to ex-
tremely low readings. Rain, thunder
and gales will appear, turning to sleet
and snow IN northern sections. A de-
structive March blizzard over Canada
and along all northern and central
states need not surprise anyone. A
great rise of the barometer, with
sweeping gales and a cold wave will
pass close behind these storms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06

Monday, March 1lth, Rogers
sale of undermuslin. Don't miss it.
Wait for it.
Monday, March 18th and lasting
one week, Rogers sale Of undermuslir.
All bargains.
Mrs. Julia Rosenfeld of Portage.
is the guest of relatives and friends
in this city.
The John S. Robson family is occu-
pying the C. J. Cherrington cottage re-
Gently vacated by Gust Nordin.
Three pool tables and one billiard
table, all complete, for sale cheap if
taken within ten days. Come and look
them over. l.. u. Favor, City.
The Litchfield manure spreader is
warranted for five years. See it at
Chas. Slack & Co.'S; also the Waterloo
spreader to fit onto any farm wagon OF
truck.
The Weber angle-sieve tanning
mill at Chas. S. Slack & COSTS the best
one to buy as it cleans all kinds of grain
and seeds, and separates oats and
wheat, and oats and barley. Sold on
trial. Get one.
Gust Nordin, formerly clerk in
the Bouffieur store, has moved to the
John S. Robson farm south of the city,
and will have charge of the farm this
year while Mr.. Robson spends some
time in the south in the hopes of s.,
gaining his health.
--Chas. S. Slack & Co. unloaded a
carload Of the new Fuller & johnson
tobacco planters, last Tuesday, a -
er half of them are already sold. tu1r-
ers wanting the best tobacco planters
should get busy, for there will be anoth-
er shortage this season the same as
last year.
Attorney jackson Silbaugh return
ed, last week, from a visit to Seattle,
Washington. He is thoroughly enthused
with the way that far-westcrn city is
forging to the front and has decided to
cast his lot with her citizens. As soon
as he can dispose of his property here
and get his business affairs in shape,
together with his wife he will bid fare
well to Viroqua citizens after "A long
and honorable residence in their midst.
Secretary [. S. Griffin of the Viro-
qua creamery, narrowly escaped being
drowned while driving across the Root
river in Houston county, Minnesota,
last Saturday afternoon. They had
crossed he bridge and started across a
stretch of marsh land, when the bottom
suddenly gave way, tipping over the
buggy and immersing Ira and the driv-
er in icy water. With great difficulty
they succeeded in reaching the shore
The horses went completely under
and were drowned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Pretty Near a Commodity Of the Past.

Geo w. Hayes, with the assistance
of Jack Jones and Henry Clace inspect
ed ties along the branch. At Viroqua
they found 1000 at Westby 600, at
Cashton, 5000 and at Melvina, 1,200.
There was about 400 piled along the
track between here and Melvina, maxi
ing total of about 6,20o. The tie
trade has certainly diminished greatly
in the past few years. 1t was no trick
at all to buy three times this amount
in one of these towns few years ago.
Cashton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns.

Mr.. Cross of Chicago, has disposed
of his farm near Tunnelyille to a Viola
party.
Mrs. S Waldon formerly of Billings
creek, died at her home in La Crosse.
The remains were brought to Billings
creek for burial
The many friends, at this place of
Prof. Hughill, Who las been suffering
with typhoid and pneumonia, will be
much grieved to learn that his c0ndi-
tion as reported some time ago is much
worse. and at latest reports here his
recovery was vers' oubtful
John Gather of dorado Springs. is
visiting at the h, ,e of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe p Their of Bear creek
and renewing acc 4ntances. This is
the first time MrS Gather has been
home on visit sir0 going to Colorado,
ten years ago. HS proprietor Of the
famous Gather miiS 'al springs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
A Most Worthy Cause.

A new society, the "Woman's Relief
Society" was organized in the village
recently, with Mrs. Z. B. Emberson,
president; Mrs. Elmer Eckhart, vice
president; Mrs. Sumner Wakefield,
secretary; and MRS. Al Wakefield, treas
urer. The purpose of the society is to
take care of the sick and render aid in
every way possible. DE Soto Argus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Death OF Former ViroquA Resident.

Homer Mcconnell died at his home
at Valley Springs, South DAkota, on
Wednesday week ago, from eonsump-
ton, aged forty-nine years Deceased
was a former resident of this county.
moving away twenty-five years ago.
He leaves a widow, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. DeLap Of this city. three
sisters. Mrs. Herb Chapman and Miss
Rhoda Mcconnell of this vicinity, and
.irs. John Chapman of Sand Point,
Idaho.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
New HArness Shnn.

Lucius Favor and |. S. Hamilton have
formed partnership and viii start a
harness and repair shop in the south
room of 0pera block. They have all
ready commen- I'd the remodehng Of the
interior and expect to be able soon to
cater to the leather goods trade. They
have secured the services of S. V. De-
Witt. Lucius and Ike" ought to make
a strong and winning team.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Posloifice Boz Rent Rai.ed.

Postmaster E. S. GoodelI aas beer
notified by the postoffice department
that commencing April |, there will be
raise in box rent, as follows: Lock
boxes, small, 45c; medium, 60c; draw
ers Toe. Box rent win be collected
within the ten days preceding com
mencment of the quarter, all boxes not
paid for within that period to he de-
clared vacant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
First publication March 6. 1907 8.
PROBATE NOTICE.
= ice Of application d ; letters Of admins

, ice Of application Il letters Of administration
" ERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State Of Wisconsin, county of Vernon. SIS.
In the matter Of the estate Of William Striegel
deceased.
On this 18th day Of February, A. u. 1907. upon
reading and filing the petition Of Mary Strcge mo-
therl stating that William Striegel late Of
the county Of Vernon, died intestate about the
10th day Of February, 1891 and praying that her
self be appointed administrators of the estate
of said deceased.
1t is ordered that sad application be heard be-
fore AZ the probate Office in the city Of Viro-
qua the End day Of April A. D. 1897, at 10
O'Clock a. m.
And il is further ordered. that notice of the time
and place appointed for hearing said application be
given to persons interested by publishing copy
Of this order for three weeks successivey in the
Vernon County Censor. q newspaper printed 10
saideOunty previous TO the time appointed for said
hearing.
BY the Court d. O. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
(From the W lnleIlinoncerl

While working Z tie woods Asa
Rabbit cut the th9 no of hIs left hand
off at the first joirg with an axe.
A COW owned by Benton Carruthers
on route gave birth to triplet calves
and all three of them are doing nicely.
James Wanless returned from the
Sanitarium at Prairie du Chen much
improved in health and is now taking
electric treatment at Viroqua.
F. A. Cannon and E. r. Cushman
have purchased large body of stand
ing timber from John W. Grim at Syl-
van and will at once put in a mill to
saw it ont.
o. c. Groves has purchased eighteen
acres of tobacco land of Robert Sherry
and Gust Alness in the village limits
and Mr.. Sherry's house and lot in
Mound Park. Oscar will try his hand
at tobacco culture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Com stock Spanish Tobacco Seed.

Having sold this seed for the w. T.
Comstock Co. for the past seven years,
and believing it to be the best, have
secured the agency for this year. The
many growers who have used it, can
testify as to its quality.
TATE MERCANTILE Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Auction Sales.

j. A. Vance will sell at public auction
on the Chas. Shoenberger farm, two
miles southeast of the West Prairie
store, on Wednesday, March Is. his
live stock and farm machinery. Sale
commences at II o'clock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06

One team to hay, 20c; one team to
hay and oats, 35c; one horse to hay, 15c;
one horse 10 nay ard oats, 25c. To
take effect March IL, 1907. Signed,
CHRIS DRAGNE.
ID. T. FoRTNEY,
r. FoRTNEY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Martin Eyerson will hold an

Martin Everson will hold an auction
sale on his place II miles south of Fol-
som on March l5 Thirty head of cat
tie, eight head of horses and a quantity
of machinery are among the property
offered for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06

w. r. McCracken announces an auc-
tion sale to be held on the Charles Hon
aker farm, / mile southwest of Liberty
Pole, Saturday, March l6. Sale begins
at 10 o'clock with Johnnie Crook as
auctioneer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
Licensed 20 Marry.

Following marriage licenses were re
Gently issued from the Office of the
county clerk:
Jacob Haugen to Agnete Thompson.
both of town of Coon.
III. A. Fitzsimonds to Myrtle Moe,
both of Stoddard.
Melvin P. johnson to Annie Veum,
both of Coon
Theodore F. Amberg of Hillsboro
town, to Magdalene NJ. Aegerter Of
Hillsboro.
Bernt Hunder of Bergen, to Olette
Moe of Hamburg.
Edward j. Anderson to Anna Larson,
both of Franklin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-06
MAKES ANNUAL SETTLEMENT.
County Treasurer Berse Receives Draft
from State to Balance Accounts.

County Treasurer Berge has made
his annual settlement with State Treas
urer Dahl, having received a draft in
favor of Vernon county for $24, 354. %.
The items paid by the county to the
state and also the revenues due the