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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Address by President Shoemaker.

After short addresses by Capt Miller ad-
rocating representation in Congress, and
Col Townsend along the same lines Presi-
deut Shoemaker mae de his annual address
When / was called upon by the mem
hers of tie Brightwood Citizens Association
q few years ago TO serve as presiding Of
Hcrr. M said. THE leading and most i'm
por!ant matter of interest pertaining to
our section was immediately presented 1t
involved the opening of 18th and 10th
streets. and if possible. 18th street Up to
that time this entire section of the District
of Columbia was deprived of street facili-
ties Not single thoroughfa fare had been
opened 10 the north of the city, except
BfisHtvo1d avenue. Fourteenth street has
beeu graded and the superior electric car
service Underground of the Capital Traction
tunpaDN j. now in operation.
Il am indebted to the members of this
organization and, particularly, TO the spe-
Cisl committees constituted for the purpose
"f assisting me in the execution of the sug-
sestion made several years ago that this
work should be taken up Immediately and
pushed rapidly as possible
The land Tor 18th street from its inter
section with the old Piney branch road to
ths District line, or at least far as Mill
tary road, should be acquired al once
As to Sixteenth Street.
'SjNtecT~ street should be graded and
Regulated To the District line Ii will NOT
only develop the territory through which il
extends. but it will attract the attention
OF the pleasure driving public u this beau
tifuI section of the District OF Columbia
because it will provide the most magnificent
boulevard to be found anyhere in the Dis
tTict and perhaps in the United States
Much work has also been done and
considerable has been accomplished with
reference - the important matter of pro-
I;,Fn
section.
We have also been engaged in an effort
to secure a trunk sewer up the east side
of Rock creek in order TO drain the slCp-
Ing territory toward Rock creek and west
OF Brigutwood avenue. This work should
be continued. Much attention had to be
given before We could secure the lighting
of BrlgNtwOOd avenue with electricity.
regard this being a very important
achiev ment, because it really affords pro-
lection To the lives of our people.
Il am not a candidate for reelection be-
cauSe Of my inability to give the attention
required in behalf of our association, and
IL l. my earnest desire that some suitable
m-mb-T shall be selected to fill the office
Will which YOU have honored me, and
pledge my support in behalf of its future
undertakings
Ca motion of Mr.. Lambert the election
OF otiic rs for the ensuing year which was
schedu.r "a TO take place last evening was
postponed until the May meeting of the
Assoc &. ton. ., $3.50.
Mr.. Emile Berline.. Mr.. James Grant and
MI T. Il. Grant were elected members
After adjournment = buffet luncheon was
brryed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

1.-THE resolutions passed at meeting Of
the passengers held on Wednesday after
noon at the Grand Hotel were as follows:
Whereas we the passengers aboard the
steamship Dakota, bound for Yokohama,
having been unfortunately wrecked upon
the Japanese coast at point near Molina
lighthouse, more particularly known as the
Village Of Shirahama, on Sunday afternoon,
March 3, 1907, at about o'clock; and
Whereas during the trying ordeal ex-
perienced under these conditions, the Japa-
ness residents who furnished hospitality,
and the provisional and governmental au-
thorities who extended US every possible
consideration and attention and accorded
US the most uniform courtesy In every in
stance, placing their homes and entire ia
cilities at our disposal, relieving the dis
tress, comforting the weak and using every
effort to make our stay among them as
pleasant, agreeable and comfortable as pos
sibie, exercising the greatest Disregard Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Lifeboats Promptly Lowered
After the Vessel Struck
the Hidden Reef
Good Work of
Sailors.

in March last-in fact, Sun
dav March 3. at about > O'Clock
~ in the afternoon--with the captain
on the bridge at a point near
the Noiina lighthouse of the Japa-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censor's
Live Correspondents
JEFFERSON.

Springville, February 1S-Grant AL
len, an old time resident, late of Lako-
ia, North Dakota, stopped at L. T.
Kendalls over night. A b Saxton of
Sparta visited Is | Hunter j M Ben
nett of Viroqua has opened his store
here, having complete line of grocer
les, and expecting stock of dry goods,
which he will sell at low figures. Mr.
Bennett is well and favorably known;
we hope the community will patronize
home enterprise. To our farmer friends
we would say: Wren taking that cream
to the creamery, don't do all your trad
ing in Viroqua, but divide up the bust
ness with the Springville merchant
when prices are the same and you pass
his door anyway This viii do you good
and you can read your bible with a
clear conscience, having kept the gold
Ell rule Sickness is still prevalent
Chicken pox is subsiding; small pox has
entered our burg Misses Genie and
Francis Older are afflicted with latter
:. Misses Anna Graham, Jessie Wat
ers and Lulu Rumsey are quarintined
in ViroSua i. . The infant son of Mr. and
Mrs John Shouts is sick with lung few
er. ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
WHEATLAND.

Red Mound, February 25.- A. o. Cole
of Minnesota, is visiting his father
Harvey Cole of La Crosse, visited his
parents week ago. George Voysey
had the misfortune to have his house
take fire and burn down, one day last
week, but fortunately it was insured
for 5000, which will partly cover his
loss, if the report of insurance is cor
rect .Alvah Marshall purchased a
young horse from Mrs. Welch recently
. Shirley Marshall evidently thinks
the creamery pays him, as he has late
ly ought two cows to increase his
dairy Farmers are getting anxious
for an early spring, as most of them
did not save any too much hay and
other fodder for the large herds of cat
tie they are wintering, and some have
been obliged to lessen their number by
selling young cattle or cows. Hogs
and corn also, are not as plenty as they
used to be here, and we wonder If to-
bacco raising is not to some extent re-
sponsible for the deficiencies of which
we now complain. The Eckhart Co.
took in tobacco at De Soto last week.
Dyson and Collins satisfied the farmers
generally with square dealing, DIETER
than have other buyers) . Joe BObbs
is saving logs into lumber. for Adel-
bert Nealy The M. f. minister from
Platteville, in the interest of the anti
saloon league, delivered an emphatic
temperance address in Central church
a week ago. A collection and subscrip-
ton was taken for the help of the
league in their grand work :. Walter
Miller closes his winter term of school
this week . Another NJ. E. social at
Elon Marshall's next Friday night,
which promises to be grael time.
Let everybody go Mrs Nettie Fow-
Ter of Canada is visiting relatives in
this part of the country, and at present
is staying with her sister, Mrs. Crow
Their Miss Lizzie Larson is assisting
in household duties at Rev Moore at
De Soto. Miss Maggie Getter is cook
at Henderson's of West Prairie.
Coon WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
First publication February 27. 1s07-s
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice of application for final se

Notice of application for final settlement
VERNON COUNTY. COURT IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin County Of Vernon, So.
In the matter Of the estate Of James Lord.
deceased.
On reading and filing the application Of +. A.
Lord administrator = estate OF james Lord.
deceased. repl ,sentng among other things
that he has fully administered the said estate. and
praying that time and place be fixed for ex-
amning and allowing his account Of his adj
ministration and that the residue of the said es-
tate be assigned TO such persons are by law en-
titled to the same:
II il ordered, that said application be heard be-
fore this court, at a regular term thereof TO be
held at the probate Office in the city Of Viroqua
on the ID day Of April A d., 1907 at 10 O'Clock m
And il is further ordered, that nOtice OF the
time and place OF examining and allowing said
count and Of assigning the residue of said estate,
be given to ali persons Interested, by publication
of copy Of this order. for three successive weeks
in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR a newspaper
published in said county, before the day fixed for
said hearing
Dated this 4th day Of February 1907
BY the Court. d. o. MAHoasY, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
vIRooUA

Cherry Grove, February 23-School
is progressing nicely under the manage
ment of Miss Rena Hayes. Cars de-
livered their ten-acre crop of tobacco
at Westby !. The Olson girls are home
from the tobacco warehouse at Viroqua
. . Emmett Dickson and wife of Bloom
ingdale, visited Mrs Dickson's parents,
Mr. and Mrs James Dennis, Sunday ...
John Friedell made flying trip 10 la
Crosse last Tuesday night Mss To
bias has rented her farm to Ed and
Lars Thompson for the coming season
80. Will Groves is seen in our vicinity
quite frequently Mrs David Side and
two children visited Herman Dennis
family few days last week Quite q
number of the young people spent a
very pleasant evening coasting few
nights ago Hilda Hanson begins her
school again at Asbury after three
weeks vacation on account of small
| pox. BILL DUGAN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
First publication February 6. 1907
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of agPIieatiOn e seIl real estate

Notice of application to sell real estate.
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin County of Vernon. 81
In the matter of the application TO sell the rea
estate OF Henry A. Linke, deceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of this court. bJ
the petition Of John l. Marshall of Vernon coun,
~ Wisconsin. administrator of the estate OF
Henry A. Linke deceased. that the personal es.
tate in the hands Of the said administrator Is in
sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased, and
expenses Of administration and that IL is neeesr
sary 10 sell the real estate of the said deceased
for the payment of such debts and expenses.
1t is therefore ordered. that all persons interest
ed in the said estate. appear before the county
court for said county the office Of the Judge %
said court in the city of Viroqua the 9th day
March 1897. at 10 O'Clock a. m 20 show cause. II
any they have why license should not be granteC
the said administrator to mortgage, lease or sci
50 much Of the real estate of the said deceased a
shall be necessary TO pay such debts.
And it is further ordered. that a copy Of th'
above order be published in the Vernon Count!
Censor. newspaper printed in aid county. TO
at least four successive weeks belize the day fxeS
for said hearing, and that copy Of said order b.
served personally all persons interested in sai'
estate and residing Ia said county at Least twentl
6aos before such day of bearing.
Dated this 30th day of January. 1907.
BY the Court. ID. o. MAJioEES, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
First publication February 10. 1913.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice Of application for letters of administration
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
State of Wisconsin county of Vernon. IS.
In the matter of the estate of William J. Rogers.
deceased.
On this 18th day of February. A. d. 1871, upon
reading and fling the petition of james Rogers of
Vernon county. Wisconsin. stating that William
j. Rogers late of the town of Sterling, of the
county of Vernon. died intestate. on or about the
Sd day of January. 1907. and praying that James
Rogers be appointed administrator of the estate
Of said deceased.
1t is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore me. at the probate Office in the city of Viro-
qua the 5th day of March A. ID. 1907, at IL
O'Clock a. m.
And it is further ordered that notice of the time
and place appointed for said hearing application bt
given to persons interested by publishing copy
Of this order for three weeks successfully in the
NernonC ounty Censor, a newspaper printed in
saidcounty previous to the time appointed for said
hearing.
BY the Court ID. o. Mahoney. Codnty Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication February IL. 1873
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice of application for letters of administration
W ERNoN COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin. County of Vernon. IS.
In the matter Of the estate Of John A. Nelson.
deceased.
On this End day of February, A. d. 1907. upon
reading and fling the petition Of A. Gunderson
of the city of La Crosse. La Crosse county, Wis
eonsin. stating that he is creditor of John A.
Nelson and that the said John A. Nelson Of the
county of Vernon. died intestate. about the
Sth day of October 1905, and praying that Frank
A. Chase be appointed administrator Of the estate
of said deceased.
II is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore me- at the probate office in the city of Vino
qua on the 5th day of March. A. d. 1907. at 10
o'clock q. m.
nd it is further ordered that notice of the
time and place appointed for hearing said apph-
cation be given 10 all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessvely in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. news
paper printed in said county. previous to the time
appointed for said hearing.
BY the Court. ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
SKAAR d BossHARD. Attorneys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
CLINTON.

Clinton Center, February 23-Fine
weather Mrs James Dwyer has re-
turned from La Crosse. i. C E 0leson
is cutting wood for Shelf Mcdaniel
Siron Hall accompanied Miss Bolstad
TO Viroqua, Saturday IT S Mcdaniel
had the misfortune TO cut his hand quite
badly on a saw Samuel Clark is on
the sick list. People OF this vicinity
are busy. getting up their supply OF
wood Herb Wakeman and Miss Maud
Seamen We're united in marriage last
Tuesday Mrs N Hall visited at Van
Duzees S one day this week.
SPRING BIRD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
STERLING.

Purdy, February % Snow gore, mas
ty roads A telephone line from Pur-
dy to Emeriah Smiths on South Greek
is assured. Telephone posts are being
placed on the ground There will be a
branch run upon Engler ridge; another
on the Ole Anderson ridge. Looks as
though there will be dozen phones to
start with. Also a wire will be run
from Purdy to connect with the Bris-
tow and West Prairie line Numerous
auction sales nowadays The cheese
factory will commence about April LIST.
2 b SURE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
First publication February q. 1897 IA.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Order Limiting Time and Notice
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate Of Ajon Aloway.
deceased.
on the application of Justice Fulmer. admins
traitor Of the estate of ALTON AilOway. late Of
Vernon county. deceased. no one having required
the appointment Of commissioners on said estate;
1t Is ordered that all creditors required e
present their claims and demands against the said
Ajlon AlloFay deceased for examination and
allowance. on or before the first Tuesday Of Sep
tember A. ID. 1907. which time is hereby allowed
and limited for that purpose.
II ~ further ordered. that all claims and de
mands Of all persons against the said Alton
AliOway, deceased. will BE- received examined anc
adjusted beforethis court at its court in the
court house. in tie city Of Viroqua. in said county
at a regular thereof. appointed to b. held on ths
first Tuesday Of september 1897. ana II creditori
are hereby notifisl thereof:
II is further ordered that notice Of the time and
place al which said clsirns and demands will b
received. examined and adjusted as aforesaid. am
of the time hereby imiteI for creditors 10 presen
their claims. be given b. publishing copy Of THU
order and notice for four weeks successfully ono,
in each week. in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR.
newspaper published in the city Of Viroqua ia saiC
county; the first publication to be within ten day.
from the date hereof
Dated this I'D dry Of February 1907.
By the Con-. .. o. MAHosEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
Rising from the Grave.

A prominent manufa cturer, VIM. A.
Fertwell, of Lucama, N. c., relates a
most remarkable experience. He says:
After taking less than three bottles
of Electric Bitters, | feel like one ris
ing from the grave. My trouble is
Bright's disease, in the Diabetes stage.
| fully believe Electric Bitters viii
cure me permanently, for it has al
ready stopped the liver and bladder
complications which have troubled me
for years. Guaranteed at A. j. John
sons drug store 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
First publication February 20. 1879.
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice Of application for final settlement.
VERNON. COUNTY COITRT-IN PROBATE

Notice Of application for final settlement.
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
In the matter Of the estate Of Phineas P. Mil
Ter deceased.
On reading and filing the application of John d.
Miller executor Of the estate Of Phineas Y.
Miller deceased. representing among Other
things that he has fully administered the said
tate and praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing his final account Of
his administration, and that the residue of the said
estate be assigned To such persons are by law
entitled to the same;
II is ordered that said application be heard be-
fore this court at a regular term thereof 10 be
held the probate office. in the city of Viroqua
on the End day of April A. ID. 1907, at 10 O'Clock
a. M
And it is further ordered. that notice Of the
time and place Of examining and allowing said se-
and of assigning the residue of said estate,
be given 70 ali persons Interested by publication
Of copy Of this order. for three successive weeks.
in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR newspaper pub.
iished in said county before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 18th dsy of February 1907
BY the Court. D O. MAHoNsY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

To stop cold with "Preventies" is
safer than to let it run and cure it
afterwards. Taken at the ''sneeze stage
Preventics win head off all colds and
Grippe, and perhaps save you from
Pneumonia or Bronchitis. Preventics
are little toothsome candy colo cure
tablets selling in cent and 25 cent
boxes. If you are chilly, if YOU be-
gin to sneeze, try Preventics. They
win surely check the cold, and please
you. Sold at Dahl's Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
GENOA.

Central Ridge, February 24-Some of
our farmers are very anxious to deliver
their tobacco Albert Wolter is work
ing for Jerry Mueller Ludwig Mat
son has been employed by John Barber
What become of Henry Peterson S
black team John Glimstal is busy
hauling rock and logs for the large new
structure he intends to build the coming
season. .Wolter Brothers are very busy
saving wood Mr. and Mrs John Spears
have returned from the north where
they have been the past season. Sew
eral of our farmers attended the bee at
John Shisler's, hauling lumber for his
new honse The dance at Ed Suffer S
was largely attended John Wapp is
busy hauling umber for his new house
aud barn. Olaf Eiiason is working for
Tom Traastad Quain & Co have the
contract to get out thousand cords of
wood at Goodman s =. Chris Moe has
hired out to Oscar Newton for the COM
ing summer 49, Matthias Matson and
family will soon move on their place in
the town of Jefferson All are sorry to
lose our good neighbor Charley Wit
craft was out the past week wolf hunt
ing and was lucky enough to capture a
ground hog :, . Oscar Jacobson has COM
menced saving logs. Mrs Albert John
son has returned from Chicago where
she spent several weeks visiting rela-
tives Christ Wapp wears a smiling face
nowadays It's over a son.
IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

ton impaired by overwork, / have
found nothing that has done so much
good as Peruna. AS tonic it is grand.
II take pleasure in recommending it
to professional people and to the public
in general"
Praise For pe-ru-na.
Miss Ella l.. Matthews, box Ill, Hill
City, Tenn, writes:
"From experience / have decided that
there could be no greater medicine in
the world than Peruna. l am ever ready
TO praise Peruna TO my friends
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Use little KODOL after your meals
and it will be found to afford a prompt
and efficient relief. KODOL nearly
approximates the digestive juices. It
digests what you eat. 1t is sold on a
guaranteed relief plan. Sold here by
o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Wintry winds whined weirdly. Will
lie wriggled while Winnie wheezed
wretchedly. Wisd,m whispers, wintry
winds work wheeses. Wherefore we
write, Use Kennedy Laxative Cough
Syrup Nothing else so good. Sold
by o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Does Coffee disagree with you? Prob
ably it does! Then try DIR. Shoop s
Health Coffee. Health Coffee" is a
clever combination of pa lhed cereals
and nuts. Not a grain of real Coffee,
remember, in DIR. Shops Health Coffee,
yet it's flavor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. If your
stomach, heart, or kidneys can't stand
Coffee drinking, try Health Coffee. II
is wholesome, nonrishing and satisfying.
It's safe even for the youngest child.
Sold by II. u. Williams & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Group can positively be stopp in 20
minutes. No vomiting nothing to
sicken or distress your child. A sweet,
pleasant, and safe Syrup, called DIR.
Shops Group Cure, does the work and
does it quickly. DIR. Shops Group
Cure for Group alone, remember. 1t
does not claim to cure dozen ailments.
It's for Group, that's all. Sold at
DahPs Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
TURTLE DOVE.

South Coon Prairie Lovely weather,
bright and clear Pete Olson traded
horses last week . There was a dance
at Bloomingdale the 10th. John Morn s
windmill broke in a storm recently
Isaac and Ed Nustad were in La Crosse
last week Oscar Burass is going to
farm for Rev. Halvorson the coming
season, as Mr.. Harpestad is going to
quit John S Hagen has hired out to
Simon Mrcksrud for the summer. 49,.
Small pox is prevalent near Avalanche.
Two daughters of Henry johnson are
confined by it, ). . 1t is understood that
Andrew Harpestad has taken Ole Mel
um's tobacco ground for the season.
Henry A Olson was surprised to receive
$50 check from North Yakima, Wash
ington. 1t was only mistake as it be-
lodged IN Route No. s instead of No. l.
He would be pleased to get more of
the same kind. VENUS AGENT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27
A Letter to the Public.

Mr.. Tefft Johnson 1929 s5th street,
Bath Beach, Brooklyn, N. Y, writes:
sin all my experiments with medi-
cines in the effort to improve condi-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-02-27

Do not talk day times and you will
not have to sit up nights to regret
what yon have said.