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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

Liberty Pole Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Carl B. Fortney on Thurs
day, June q.
Franklin Aid society meets, Thurs
day, June q, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Hauge.
Aid society of the United Lutheran
church meets with Mrs. O. Gunerius on
Thursday, June q.
johannes Brendum, aged forty
three years, died in the town of Coon
from Bright's disease.
Simon Syverson of Westby, caught
trout that weighed four and half
pounds, near Coon Valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wiganosky are
entertaining little stranger at their
home. The youngster arrived there
this morning.
j. w. Thayer reports the contracts
for lumber for First National Bank
building and La Crosse & Southeastern
railway freight depot.
Ed. Wig leaves for Litchfield, Min
nesota, tomorrow morning, where he
will spend week at the home of his
sister, Mrs. John 7. Mullen.
Gilbert Galstad, proprietor of the
Coon Valley hotel, made an exchange
this week to Culver Dunnum for the
store building now occupied by o. P.
Dunnum. Coon Valley News.
--Lovel! Davis of Salem Ridge, re-
Gently purchased 42S acres near Gettys-
bury, South Dakota. He expects to
dispose of his holdings in this county
and move to the western state.
Matters of special Importance are
to be transacted at business meeting
of Congregational church and society at
church parlors on Thursday evening at
8 p. m. Everybody interested should
make it point to be present
Ole Christensen of the town of vi
roqua, received one of the largest
checks for grain ever received in West
by. He delivered the grain to Oscar p.
johnson who has charge of Cargill's
elevator and received $64l. We CLEAN
from the Westby Times.
The fraternity in this county and
elsewhere IN the state sympathise with
Editor Bum of the Westby Times, in
the affection that has come to him, the
loss by death of his mother, Mrs II. l..
Bum, who passed away at his home
June 9Th, after great suffering from
cancer. The lady was tifty-s.x years
OF age. The remains were taken to the
old home at Galesville for interment.
A. H. Sherpe of Esofea, believes
in raising mis- oNn timber. About thir-
ty-five years ago he planted some seed
of the white pine tree Recently he
began work on large tobacco shed and
decided To cut about l, 800 feet of tim
Der from his pines grown from the
seed. The trees We're IA inches in di-
ameter at the top and he succeeded in
cutting 16-foot boards from them. And
( such lumber you never saw. White
pine Is the king of pines. -Westby
| Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
"A Dain Hay press at bargain at
Chas. s. Slack & Co.'S.

Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Hans O. Fortney took ont one of
those Anderson combination racks and
a new Deering mower, Monday. Chas.
S. Slack & Co. have fine line to select
from and with their Dain hay leaders
and Dain side delivery rakes a farmer
can make hay and do it right.
Mrs. A. ID. HelgesNn who recently
had the unfortunate experience of fall
ling into the cellar through an open
trap door at her residence in this city,
and rendered her unconscious, is able
to be up and about the house. She
still suffers from sprained ankle.
Already this season we have dis
posed of 1900 pounds of National calf
food and it is giving good satisfaction.
We have just received another con-
signment of that brand and also some
Blachford calf food an old reliable brand
Brennan & Smith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
Ministers Boueht ihe Boose.

A revival of the reform crusade at
La Crosse met an odd defeat in that
city when a jury declined to convict
three saloonkeepeys of selling liquor to
miners because the evidence proved the
Rev. Jane Sanders, the lS-yesr-old
pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church;
the Rev. Henry Eitzelmueller, pastor
of the Evangelical church, and B. S.
Treadewell, president of the National
Purity federation, had accompanied the
boys to the saloon, provided the money
with which the liquor was bought and
were hidden outside while the purchase
was being made Bottles were brought
out by Charlie Dobson and given to the
ministerial delegation. who Tabled them
and held them as evidence. The jury
returned a verdict of not guilty, aold
ing that the liquor had been purchased
for the ministers, was delivered K
them and was not used by the minors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
A Notre Dame Lady

will send free with full instructions some of
this simple preparation for the cure of leueor-
rhoea liberation displacements, falling of the
womb, scanty or painful periods. tumors or
growths hot flashes. desire to cry. creeping feel
ing up the spine. pain in the back and all
female troubles. to all sending address To mo-
theirs of suffering daughters win explain q sue
cessfui home treatment. If you decide to con-
tinue it will only cost about IL cents week to
guarantee a cure Tell other sufferers of it, that
is all / ask If you are interested write now and
tell your suffering friends of it. Address Mrs. M
Summers. box Ill. Notre Dame Indiana
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
Nox,ous Weed Blanks.

As usual, the CENSOR has a good sup
ply of noxious weed blanks for sale.
They are the most convenient form of
fered anywhere. Town, village and
city officials may order by mail or 9th
erwise.
Peter Pan collars for boys and la
dies. The Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

An Odd Fellow eneampment will be
installed at Mt. Sterling, tomorrow
evening. Grand Chief Patriarch Barker
Of Milwaukee, assisted by DIR. H. j..
Suttle and A. d. Helgeson of this city,
will have charge of the work of in
stallation. About eight other members
of the local lodge will be present when
the new lodge blossoms out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
SCHOOL REPORT

Report of the school in District No. 7, town of
Kickapoo. for the spring term beginning April
IA and ending June z. Whole number enrolled %,
whole number of days taught 40 whole number
GIT average daily attendance 10. Those who came
every day during the school year are: Cora Fort
ney Holman Fortney and Eleanor Johns
Those neither absent nor tardy during the spring
term Melvin johnson and Eleanor Johnson.
Those absent but not tardy: Sidney and Carl
Sherry. Ingmar Fodnes. Aida, Clara and Carl
Olson, Ingebrigt Sovde and Elvin Sherry. wish
to thank The pupils for thei excellent work during
the year and the parents for heir cooperation.
MAUDE GROVES, Teacher
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
Low Rates to Pacific Northwest Vic Chi
caeo, Milwaukee a ST. Paul Ry.

SAT- 10 to Spokane and return, $50. 60
to Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and other
north Pacific coast points and return,
June 20 to July IL. Return limit Sep
TENDER Is. Choice of routes, liberal
L. c. Boyle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of Brush Hollow school district num-
Der %, town of Webster for the term of two
months, beginning April To- 1907, and ending June
T. 1907 Number of pupils enrolled n, whole
number of days attendance 676 average daily at
tendance II. Pupils neither absent nor tardy are:
Ada Miller. Lizzie Turner and Perry Turner
The pupils have been very earnest in their work
and have the best wishes of their teacher.
OTTO FULMER, Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
A CORRECTION.

In last weeks issue of the CENSOR
was printed news item taken from
the Madison State Journal, announcing
the marriage of Mr.. Albert Amodt,
whose home is near this city, to Miss
Alice C, Wulfing of Madison. The af-
fair turns out to be hoax, the Journal
evidently having been misinformed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

Any one wishing one of those Fuller
e. johnson horse lift corn. plows with
tobacco hoeing attachment, should
come running as Chas. S. Slack &
Co. are nearly sold out and the factory
cannot furnish any more this season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

Geo Il. Clarke has been very il
with p!eurisy.
GOOD farm for sale with growing
crops. Ask Chas. S. Slack.
Mrs Sophia Wise of this city, has
been visiting Viola friends.
Thayer & Mains can sell you land il
lots to suit, 40 or 1000 acres.
Mrs. Leslie johnson, who has been
very i'll, is now convalescent.
Miss Alice Jacobson visited at Ter
home in La Crosse, last Sunday.
Good supply of shelled corn and
other feeds at Brennan & Smith
Miss Ella Wilson visits the county
normal at Richland Center this week.
Chairman Chas. Mcclellan of
Bergen, was a Viroqua visitor Oh Mon
day
Larry Shower visited friends and
attended commencement at Ste tens
Point
Sheriff Abner Silbaugh was called
to Madison on official business, last
week.
Viroqua Roller Mills will not grind
on Tuesdays and Thursdays till further
notice.
If wanting solid investment call on
Thayer & Mains, at Thayer's lumber
office
Frank Silbaugh of Salem Ridge,
was pleasant caller at this office,
yesterday.
Full supply of adamant, imperial
and wood fibre plasters at j.. w.
Thayer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Newton of
Newton, spenr Monday here, shopping
and calling on friends.
"A good assortment of shingles,
eight grades to pick from, at Tibbits-
Cameron Lumber Co.
If going to build anything cal
on Thayer for your lumber, sash, doors,
etc, or let him figure the bill
Just received Silver hull buckwheat
and millet seed. Come in and get our
prices. Brennan & Smith
Missionary society of the SYNOD
church meets on Friday with Mrs.
Carrie Penneli at the residence of Mrs.
Alex Thompson.
The Misses Mary and Frances
Baker will return this week from Mil
waukee where they have been attending
the normal school.
THURSDAY morning we will repair
tire punctures free of charge, from 8
till 10 a. M Benefits Repair Shop
love- H'ue 'FRONT.'
Mrs. Tower of Mt. Sterling, and
Mrs. Jno. Haggerty of Ferryville, are
expected here for visit with their
sister, Mrs. C. nj. Butt.
Give US Try! We need the money.
We will repair That old bicycle eheapiy
and we guarantee our work Benefits
Repair Shop, (over Blue 'FRONT.'.
Misses Kathryn Dennis, Alma
Nelson and Cora Hagen spent Sunday
at Bloomingdaie, the guests Of tn.
formers sister, Mrs. n II. Dixon.
Congregational aid society will be
entertained by Mesdames ALBION Linde.
mann and c. w. Graves on Wednesday.
June 20, at the home of the former.
Principal VIM Milne and family
arrived, Tuesday morning, from Plain
field, for a visit with Mrs Mime
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. J. Nj. Nuzum
-Messrs. J. w. Lake & Sons and
Gorsuch & Seal have been awarded the
contract for building the new brick
warehouse for H. D. Williams The
bpilding viii probably be one story.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
WOOL cARDING AND SPINNING.

an JUNE 10Th / WILL COMMENCE THE
business of wool cardng the manufacture of
wooden yarns. Customers work done to order
Those who decide can leave their wool in care of
Fladen 4 Hendrickson. Viroaua Westby Farmers
Alliance and E. Z. Rustad, Bloominedale 1t will
be worked according to instruction and returned.
Avalanche Wooden Mills. MRS. l. GLENN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
The Band Concert.

The very large audience which attend
ed the concert given by our justly
famous band at the Methodist taber-
nacle, last Friday evening, attest to
the loyalty of Viroqua citlcc-, to her
leading musical organization. Over
800 was cleared and with this fund a
portable band stand will be procured.
A creditable program embracing high
class music was rendered in full and
the band responded to numerous en-
cores. Edward Norris, cornet, Whitney
Nichols, clarinet, and Sam Lillis, bari
tone, won encomiums by their solo
work With full band accompaniment
Miss Mae Martin rendered several
vocal solos. General E NJ Rogers
gave history of the battle of Little
Big Horn previous to the Indian
Fantasia, a musical selection de-
scriptive of that sanguinary engage
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
MEN WANIED.

DY THE PORT EDWARDS FIBRE COM
I'D pany. To work in pulp and paper mill and
yards at Port Edwards, Wisconsin Good board
at So. so per week at Port Edwards or Grand Ra-
pds. Train service between Grand Rapids and
Port Edwards at a cent fare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

Venerable Charles Waters, Patton
Home, Portland, Oregon: ''In the CEN
soR Of June 9Th you say that j. W.
Greenman lived in Viroqua during his
occupancy of the positions of county
treasurer and state senator. Mr.. Green
man was a member of the assembly
one term, but was never a state sena-
tor He held the position of court re-
porter in Salt Lake City when | visited
him and VIM. Nelson in 1891. 1t was
during Uncle jeremiah s. term as bank
comptroller that Mr.. Greenman was a
member of the legislature from the
First assembly district, Vernon county.
7 remember John when a lad of about
sixteen, as one of threshing crew
that did my threshing, and he tended
the separator well, and always was a
good citizen"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
PLEASE CALL AND SETTLE.

Having disposed of my furniture and under
taking business to Id. Lind all persons knowing
themselves indebted to me will kindly call at the
above mentioned store and settle their accounts
at once. EDWARD VIC.
Viroqua May 2S 1907.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
DIED.

Elizabeth Pontzious was born in Logan Hook
ing county. Ohio, July q. 1888, and died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs, William Turner. at
Bishop Branch June Is. aged 90 years, 10 mouths
and II days
At the age of l6 she was united in marriage to
Ezra Levi Hudson, also Of Logan. Ohio Shortly
alter their marriage they moved TO Viroqua in the
vicinity of which she lived until death. To them
were born thirteen children. three boys and ten
girls of whom five are living namely: Mrs. Chas.
Morley. Mrs. Chas. Manley, Mrs William Turner
Mrs Walter Tuner, and Willard Hudson. There
were also fofty-four grand children and eight
great grand children Her husband died six
years ago. The funeral conducted by Rev.
Chas Buffers Saturday nooG, at Brush Hollow
church and the burial at the Brush Hollow Gem
etery.
William Bailey was born at Retreat Vernon
county, November, lsl8. lie married Miss Julia
Fox November so. 1895. Their married life was
spent at Romance. this county. For the past ten
years Mr. Bailey has bsen in poor health. Death
came June H. He leaves the wife, an aged mo
ther and sister living in Sparta, and one broth
"a at Victory. The funeral was conducted Tues
day afternoon. by Rev. Chss. Buffers, and inter
ment ia Niroqua cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head Cents
per Line. No AID. Taken for
Less Than IS Cents.

For SALE Property located next to
Coon Valley church, one-haIf mile from
Coon Valley, containing about nine
acres with good buildings. Inquire on
premises or address Nj. |. Bjornstad,
La Crosse, Wis. ]. E. BJoRNSTAD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
FARM FOR SALE.

IN ADAMS COUNTY 40 ACRES, 40 TO so
] acres improved; will grow any kind of crops
raised in Wisconsin. Portion of purchase price
cash, balance time, will exchange for smaller
place. Address Chas. E. Morley. Strongs Prairie.
Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Two white face heifer calves, about five weeks
old. strayed onto my premises, ia miles from
Rising Sun, June 4. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges.
RICHARD MAHA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
huSINESs AND REAL ESTA rE BARGAIN.

OESIRoUS OF DEvoTING MY TIME TO MY
oother business interests offer for sale my hotel
property IN city If Viroqua. Terms made known
on request. CHRIS DRAGNE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

Burned brick from the Proctor build
ing for sale as long as it lasts for 75c
per load. Inquire at the First National
Bank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

At the parsonage in De Soto June 1lth by
Pastor Moore. Dr. Willard A. Bates of Keokuk
Iowa, and Miss Kathryn f. Watson. Both the
young people are natives of Retreat community
and members of well-known and leading families
They will locate in South Dakota. where Dr.
Bates enters upon the practice of his profession
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

For SALE-One 63xSa Century view
camera, with six plate holders; one por-
trait outfit complete, l0xl2; one COM
plete penny picture machine; and other
Photographic articles. Will sell all to-
gether or separately.
l.. H. MUNYoN, City.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
Sale on Children Hats.

Beginning Friday, June IA, and last.
/ ing one week, | will sell children's hats
at greatly reduced prices.
Mrs. j. e. BIGIEY,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

ervencheress, the celebrated Per-
cheron stallion. for sale after July -st.
Ask Chas. S. Slack & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

For SALE-A 60-foot bed of first class
tobacco plants for sale. Inquire of l..
E. Brown, La Fargo, rural delivery.
Farm mile east Of the Joel Nuzum
place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
MARRIED

On June Is, by G. w. Nuzum Mr. George M
Kuyeell of Redwood. Rchland county to Miss
Olive Getter of Wheatland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

w. E. Nuzum of Tomah, representing
&c. A. Goodyear Lumber Company
'Tomah is getting place on the map
these Jays. The railroad shops now in
course of construction there are on a
larger scale than the outsiders have
any idea of Conservative citizens of
our city think Tonah will have a popu-
lation of 5000 inside of two years.
Real estate has shot skyward, and new
houses cart be constructed rapidly
enough to meet the demand.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

At Rockford, Illinois June l. Mr. Cyrus Hovde
OF Westby and Miss Mable c. Griggs of Rockford.
The couple Ciiately came to this county,
where they settled on their farm, Westby
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

May % at the parsonage MIR. Lee Dennison and
Miss Lula Rood, both Of Newton. Rev. Braddock
performed the marriage ceremony. They re-
ceIved their congratulations amidst showers of
rice The young couple went to Stoddard the
same afternoon where they will make their future
home. Their many friends wish them success
and happiness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19
For Rent.

For RENT Desirable rooms In
quire of Mrs. George Clarke.
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Said or Written to the Censor.

H. Trowbridge, City: This summer
completes fifty years residence in vi
roqua for me. Have been continuously
a subscriber of the CENSOR (called in
early days the Northwestern Times)
since locating here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-06-19

401I MT 3
For RENT Rooms in Opera block.
Inquire at CENSOR office.
For RENT Pasture for twenty-five
head of cattle for the rest of the sea
son. Running water. Joseph. H.
Forum, Bristo w
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-04
Prof Hill at Bonaparte.

Bonaparte.-Prof F. S. Hill and fam
lily have removed here from Birming-
ham and will occupy the Mrs. Jennie
Sturdivant property In East Bona-
parte. Prof. Hill will finish the re-
mainder Of the term in the school here
Paul Booth went to Milton Mon
day to edit the Milton Herald for a.
couple of weeks. i,
Edgar Brewer of Stockport was a
Bonaparte visitor Monday.
Mesdames A. Mcdonald and George
Booth were in Bentonsport Monday
attending the funeral Of Mrs. Frances
Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sewell and lit
tie son have returned to their home in
Sedalia, Mo-, after an extended visit
with Mr.. Sewell's sister, Mrs. Alma
Huston.
William whitlock was business
visitor in Pennington yesterday.
Ralph Easling left yesterday for
Amarillo. Texas, where he has employ
ment.
Mrs. Jennie sturdivant has gone to
Kansas City, Mo-. for a visit with her
son, Leslie Sturdivant, and family.
v. j. Jack Of Pittsburg. Pa, was a
business visitor here Monday and
Tuesday.
william Tade Of Hi1lsboro was q
Bonaparte visitor yesterday.
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kEosAUoUA.

Keosauqua.-Mr. and Mrs. r. R. Nc
Beth left Saturday for two weeks
visit in Denver, Colo.
Mrs. Chas. Hawbaker living north Of
town spent Sunday in Fairfield.
Donald Snyder, son of DR.. e. Snyder
Of Burlington left Saturday for a visit
with lbs father and will go to Denver,
Col, soon to spend the summer.
Miss Bertha Day is at the home Of
John Donald at Stockport.
If the weather permits there will be
a ball game nere next Friday between
the Milton high school and the Keosau-
qua high school teams.
Mrs. Flo. Beer returned Saturday
from Utica where she has been the
past month.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Beer and Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred White, spent Sunday
at Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henry strickling
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Bickmore
Mr. and Mrs. Kessler, Miss Esther
Singleton, Miss McQuillan and Harry
Fields Of Pennington Sunday after
ming.
Mrs. Addie Roush. has gone to SUI
John Bell, Jr., of vallen Junction is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs J. r
Bell.
Miss Helen Brady is visiting rela-
tives in Keokuk this week.
Mrs David Davis of Milton spent
the day Saturday with friends here.
George Moore of Douds Leanoo Wis
tied friends here over Sunday
Mrs Rolla Lawson is spending the
week in Fairfield with relatives.
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News Itens From Bunch.

News Items From Bunch.
Bunch.-school opened Monday at
Blaclhawk with Miss Gertrude Ellis
as teacher.
Mrs. Tenn Morrison and son spent
Tuesday with Mrs Morrison's grand
mother, Mrs. Cavins
John Swain visited at the Smith
home one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs Miller West spent Sun
day at the William Tomlin home.
Misses Emma and Hazel Adams are
on the sick list this week.
Miss Nell Kissinger is confined to her
home with the mumps.
Mrs. r. j. Hoover spent Friday at
the R. Cavens home.
Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Burkhart and
Russell Scott spent Sunday at the 8
Hoover home.
Rev. Hastings filled his regular APP
pointment at Pleasant Hill Sunday
Miss Gertrude Ellis spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister near Ash
Grove. si
G. Collins and family spent sunda,
at the Morrison home.
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MAY END IN DEATH.
Crackett Hit with Rock While Rid
ing on Buxton Miners

Crackett Hit with a Rock While Rid
ing on Buxton Miners
Train. S
Buxton, Nav "a colored miner by
the name Of Crackett was hit in the
head yesterday morning by another
lcolored miner. Fred Cant. while on his
way to work.
1t seems that Cant had grudge at
Crackett and he thought he would
settle 1t yesterday morning as he was
to leave Buxton soon. While on their
way to the mines Cant picked UP a
rock. hitting Crackett in the head, caus-
Ing bad wound. Cant Immediately
skipped and no trace could be secur-
ed of him up to yesterday afternoon.
Cant Is described as tall, raw-bone1
fellow and crippled in the right hand
Sheriff Valentine received a message
from Constable Blakey at Buxton yes
tterday morning, informing him of the
fracas. He Immediately started out on
the search OF Cant AT Stark he caught
. oolored fellow that answered the de-
scription Of Cant thoroughly. He was
arrested and brought to the city. He
gave his name as John Bailey Con-
stable Blakey arrived and found that
Bailey was not the man wanted. Ac-
cording to Baileys story. Cant got off
the train near Pekay and it is thought
by local officers that he is in this city
on his way to Ottumwa