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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Rocco, Appfeeiated Leetures.

The stereopticon lectures given by
DR.. Charles A. Payne of Milwaukee,
last week were, without question, the
best of their kind ever given in Viro-
qua. His SUNDAY evening lecture on
Rome and the Christian Martyrs was
designed to show the power of the
mighty city but the mightier power of
the splendid faith that upheld men and
women in the most excruciating suffer
ing that mans mind could cOntrive. 1t
was an impressive sermon and one that
viii long remain in the minds of the
five hundred who heard and saw it.
The lecture on Alaska was a revelation.
MANY who have heard Burton Holmes
lecture on Norway, the Land of the
Midnight Sun. placed it on the SAINT
high level with that, both in views ard
description. The crcwning lecture was
given Tuesday evening, California and
the San Francisco Disaster. With
great clearness that memorable event
was depicted. 1t seemed as though we
were passing through the dire exper-
fence ourselves so perfect were the
pictures and so vivid the description.
The whole series was most excellent,
and the people of the Congregations
church are to be highly commended for
bringing these lectures to our city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
One by Mr.. Cushman.

Representative Cushman of Wash
ington is delightful story teller. The
following Is his latest:
'Once there was a young man who
got into the habit Of drinking too
much. He would go out almost every
night and get filed up, and d friend Of
his would be obliged to take him home.
This friend got tired of plotting the
fellow home night after night One
night he was escorting hip in his Gus
tomary condition and was delivering
him lecture on morals en- route They
had turned corner. and directly In
front Of them was big distillery In
which the night force was at work.
The structure was lighted up with
electricity from basement to cupola.
Just then his friend said to him, 'Har-
ry. you ought to have sense enough to
know that you can't drink all the whis-
Ky that is manufactured Harry took
another reef In his legs and, pointing
his unsteady finger up toward the dis
tillery. said, Well, call (hic) your at
tention to the fact that l am making
them (hic) work nights. all right
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

umbrella and proceeded to avail him
self Of Its shelter as he tramped back
to the hotel with vigorous strides.
HE had scarcely covered half the
distance when he noticed an old wom-
an, a native of the place, with her
head bent downward, trying to make
Roadway against the heavy shower.
THE king crossed over and placed
his umbrella In the old wOman's hand,
while abe, In the intervals of astonish-
ment, heaped blessings on the head Of
tine good natured stranger. Send it to
the hotel when you have finished with
It. said the king carelessly, as he pre-
pared for brisk walk.
"'Who shall say it's forY asked the
grateful old dame.
Address IL to the Duke of Lancas-
ter, answered his majesty, giving the
name as he moved away. leaving the
old woman Frustrated with awe as
the Identity Of her good Samaritan
dawned upon her.
Next day the umbrella was return
ed. with huge bunch of flowers at
tached to the handle"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
RURAL NEWS ITEMS +:
Contributed by the Censor's .
Live Correspondents
YlROOuA.

Asburv. January % As this section
has not been heard from for long
time we will pen few lines to show
we are still alive and the dealer of
prosperity has dealt US good hand.
School has been closed on account of
one family having small pox; at this
time there are five sick but none serl-
oas. The school viii be closed for two
weeks. IL L. Stromland was at West
by for face treatment Be ready for
a big time in the near future. Mrs
T Sommerfeld is visiting her daughter,
Mrs Byers, at Genoa Jerry O'Leary
visited at Louis Wiganosky's Saturday
and Sunday The Riley mill is about
ready to begin saving at the old stand
and the yard is quite well filled with
logs. Ed Thompson IS working for L
Wiganosky =. Everybody is anxious to
deliver their tobacco and only few
crops have been delivered up to the
present time. Herman Friddell has
almost recovered from a gun shot
wound received quite early last fall
Will Groves calls regularly of late. 49,.
Our bells are all ready About three
inches of snow has fallen today and 1t
is still showing The boozers' club
nets quite regular They call them
selves G 3 o E, meaning greatest
boozers on earth. WAKE UP.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
XERSTER.

Salem Ridge, January % School here
has been closed for three weeks on ac-
count of scarlet fever Isaac Silbaugh
and family returned to their home near
Gettysburg, South Dakota, after spend
ing a week with friends here. Isaac
tells us there are good prospects for a
railroad and telephone line being put
through near his land in the spring ;.
They are eighteen miles from a railroad
line. A Lewis of Bloomingdale was
on the ridge on business. Everitte
Showan is rapidly improving from scar
let fever; no new cases as yet. There
is quite small pox scare here as so
many from this place have been team
ing to La Fargo and there are several
cases of it in that town. Wilbert
Pierce. our new rural route carrier,
finds icy roads and bad weather for his
new work. PANSY BLOSSOM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Tobacco shed shingles cheap at
Thayer's,
Mrs. Carrie Tate entertained the
Violet club, today.
Gustav Mortsrud and sister, Clara,
were visitors in our city on Tuesday.
Fred Sallender was business cali
er from Red Mound SECTION yesterday.
-Lindemann'iI tenth annual linen sale
commences next Monday. See their ad.
Mr.. Graf, Chaseburg's miller,
looked after business here on Thursday.
Best work shirts, fun sizes, just
received, at 39c. G. ]. Severson & Co.
If wanting to invest money where
it will double itself, buy some timber
land of j. w. Thayer.
Attorney w. S. Burroughs of La
Crosse, had business before the probate
court of this county, last Thursday.
Travelling Salesman John Nelson
visited the trade at Westby, Cashton
and Newton the fore part of the week
He leaves, tomorrow morning, for his
Minnesota and Iowa territory.
Mrs. s. C. Lincoln, one of the pio-
neer woEIen of Viroqua' and an initial
subscriber tc the paper, renews her
subscription from East Troy, Wiscon-
sin, where she lives quietly with a rel
alive.
Mamie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Frohock, died at their home in
this city, last evening. A more extend
ed notice of the sad death of this esti..
mable young lady will be given in our
next issue.
While in the city last Monday, Mr..
George Krause of Harmony, lost his
tobacco check for 1856 drawn by Bek-
kedal & Hazen. Mr.. Krause returned
here Tuesday and was pleased to learn
that the check had been found in one
of the business places, and was restor-
ed to him.
The Groves, Nuzum, Stout and
other kindred families are advised of
the death of Thomas S. Mains, at his
home in New Lexington, Ohio, at the
age of eighty years. In early days
Mr.. Mains was large holder of Yer
non county lands, and he has been a
visitor to relatives here in later years.
He was soldier of the rebellion, a
Methodist in religion, and man of
wide prominence in his. section of the
Buckeye state. Mr.. Mains was cous.
in of the families named, and a great
uncle of our present assemblyman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
hron'c Constipation Cured.

One who suffers from chronic consti-
patton is in danger of many serious all
ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it aids d.
gestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action OF
these organs. Commence taking it
to-day and you will feel better at once.
0rino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is very pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. A. j.
Johnson.
When the cold winds dry and crack
the skin get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Sold by o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Special prices on all heavy goods to
close. c. j. Severson & Co.
-Lindemann's tenth annual linen
sale commences Monday. See their ad.
If going to build house, barn or
shed, Thayer's is the place to buy the
lumber.
Two cases of smallpox have been
reported in the city, but the cases are
being we'll guarded and there is no
cause for fear of the disease spreading.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

first Tuesday OF September 1897, and all creditors
are hereby notified thereof:
II is further ordered. that notice OF the me and
plaee at which said Claims and demands WI %,
received examined and adjusted as aforesaia. sh',
their claims be giveu. by publishing copy OF thls
order and notice for four weeks suceesslyely once
in each week. IN the VERNON COUNTY CkNSok, !,
new 1aper published in the city of Niroqua in said
eonnty: the first publication to be within ten Gays
from the date hereof.
Dat this Goth day q January Iso'.
~ the Court. y. o. MAHosEY. County judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Self Evident.

THAT proposition is self evident"
said Senator Beverage in the course
Of an argument. 1T reminds me OF
two men at horse race.
The course was crowded, and one Of
the men was short. while the other was
tall. The short man could see nothing.
The tall one had to look on for both.
And during the principal race this con-
versation went on between them:
where's Scarlet nowr
Hes leading fine
"'And nowT
Hang it, he's down
Now"
"'He's up. He's leading again
"'Now where is hep
"'Stlll leading
"'And nowY
"'He still leads
"Thereupon the short man exclaimed
In great excitement:
BY Jimmy. II he maintains 1t he'll
VIM"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
NEW SHORT STORIES
king Edrnrd,a pnrftene...

Since the return Of the Marienb&d
party a series OF new stories Of the
king have been going the rounds Of the
clubs, according to a London cable
gram. Two Of the most popular are
here repeated:
"a few days before his departure the
king was oyertaken by a shower when
about ten minutes walk from the ho-
tel Although be was without the pro-
lection OF an overcoat. he carried an
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

The young man who thinks he is poor
because he has no banl. account, little
understands Gods large, free gift of
strength and health; little appreciates
the fact that the brightest and best of
the country are self-made and come to
the notice of the world from just be-
ginning. Not by idly moaning that
they are poor, but by going carefully to
work, perfecting themselves in their
chosen pursuits and becoming so useful
to those about them that their services
are always in demand, whether it be
on the platform, in the shop, or in the
kitchen, for all are honorable alike. -
Richland Republican.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
1nte oItmMs ce

at is eleven years since / had a
narrow escape from consumption. >
wr,tes c. o. Floyd, leading business
man of Kershaw. S. c. II had run
down in weight to 1876 pounds, and
coughing was constant, both by day
and by night Finally began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and con
tinued for about six months. when my
cough and lung trouble were entirely
gone and | was restored 10 my normal
weight, no pounds /" Thousands of
persons are healed every year Guar
anteed at A, j. Johnson's drug store,
SOC and 81. 20. Trial bottle free.
-. -.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Two Splendid Maxims.

A splendid New Years resolution for
some of our boys and girls would he to
resolve to be at school promptly every
day this year, unless circumstances not
under their control, prevents. All too
often we see boys and girls of various
ages on our streets who should be in
their places at school. Possibly some
of our officers who have duty to per-
form when young people thus underesti-
mate the privileges established for
them, might resolve to do their duty in
every case where compulsory attendance
should be enforced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

1t is undigested food that causes sour
ness and painful indigestion. Kodol IL
a solution of vegetable acids. 1t di-
gests what YOU eat. and corrects the
deficiencies of digestion. kodol con-
forms to the National Pure Food and
Drug Law. Sold here by o. r. Davis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

al had tried everything for nay BABY,
until DIR. LYLE recommended ascasweet.
can truthfully say il is the best medi-
cine / ever used for babies. Mamie
L. Taylor. Bedford, Va. Cascasweet
is sold by o. +. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Group can positively be stopped in 20
minutes. No vomiting nothing to
sicken or distress your child. A sweet.
pleasant. and safe Syrup, called DIR.
Shoop's Croun Cure. does the work and
does il quickly. DR.. Shops Group
Cure for Group alone, remember. 1t
does not claim q cure a dozen ailments.
It's for Group. that's all. Sold at
Dahl's Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
cIlY TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN. THAT Al FER
January Sist the charge for collection Of eisl
tay money viii be NJ the rate Of three per cent
win Re Al / arson Brothers Marble Works on Saf-
ur,iavs and Wednesdays 10 receive and receipt iaf
tan naone. H 2. LARSON Cry Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
F, .st publication January 30, lso'-4-
PROBATE NOTICE.
Orier limiting Time and NOtles
- r,ctrNs-rV e,nTrRT IN PRORA

Order Limiting Time and Notice
VERNON COUNTY COURT in PRoBATE.
i, a. .,sttcr Of the eetate of Charles Beal
oS me appIication of George J. Clark; tmints.
.stor ~ the estate Of Charles bcaL late OF
ysrnan county. deceased, no one having sequired
N, a,,ycintrnent Of commissioners on sat estate
Il Is ordered. that all eredit"rs are REQUIRED t9
,,ssept their claims and dem Inds AganEt the SAi
Charles Real deceased for exai'inAtlon and
siavrnn. II, or before the first TUESDAY ~ Sep
teInber s o. iSo7. which tins IS hereby allowed
and limited for at purpose.
IL IS farther ardered. that all claims sSd de-
,narSs OF an r.rsons against the sad Charies
fsaI de-. will be received. examined and
adius,es efJre this court a. its court room IN me
court no ne. in the city of ViToaua NJ sah eoNnSy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Have installed a light baggage and
dray line in connection with my work
as local expressman. All calls will be
promptly and courteously attended to.
Leave orders at the express office under
Bank of Viroqua. HARRY PULvER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
TAKkN up STEER.

Il miles east Of liberty Pole. December %. 1906.
one hornless spotted red and white steer. tive
year obi. Owner requested to prove property.
nav char,res ard take said animal away
0IRL. THOMPSON. Viroqua r. =. d. No. ).
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Almost Admitted Ii Wa. Proved.

Almost Admitted IL Was Proved.
John Kendrick Bangs was discuss
ing In New York club a case OF
plagiarism
The man admitted that plagiarism
was suspected of him." said Mr..
Bangs, smiling "He almost admitted
II was proved. He reminded me or a
Yonkers boy used to know.
This boy said TO his chum one
morning:
"I hid under the parlor sofa last
night to hear what young Sortieigh
would say to my sister
well. what did he sayT the other
boy asked.
HE only talked religion and poll
ties. and he kicked re about thirty
times on the head
He knew you were there, l guess,
said the second boy.
"I'm afraid he suspected IT."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Zion City laces and lace curtains
for sale at Severson's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Buy your gro ceries at Severson &
Co.'S; they handle only pure foods.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Linen Sale Prices on Stevens
Bleached and Unbleached Crash


10 pieces of So inch Colored Oiled
Damask, especially recommended for
hard wear. Colofs- red and white in
neat designs and patterns, 10o
regular SOC value, linen sale. ,DYk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Try CtNSoR Want Ads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

Barred Linen Crash; IL and % in.
wide, regular 18c and zoe 1E
quality, per yard HOk.
Bleached and Unbleached Crash,
16 and Is in. wide; SC quality; L.
linen sale price, per yard Uk,
Bleached and Unbleached 18in.
Crash; plain and twilled, per yd. Al,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30

n gen oyyoou tic Price
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-30
Table Linen Remnants

All short lengths of bleached and
unbleached linen, in widths from 81
to 72 inches, and lengths from 1 to 3
yards, are especially low priced for
quick clean up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
WORK TO BEGIN ON
WEATHER STATION
CITY WILL DO THE NECESSARY
GRADlNG-WARD RECEIVES A
LETTER ON THE SUBJECT FROM
CHIEF WILLIS L. MOORE.

Harry A. Bishop has been awarded the
weather observatory in Fountain Heights
park, after long hesitation on the part
of the department at Washington At
first the bids were unsatisfactory, and
1t looked as IL the observatory would not
be located, but the following letter re-
ceived yesterday by Mayor Ward will be
read with interest:
Mayor George B. Ward, Birmingham,
Ala:
l have the honor to inform you that our
first efforts to secure satisfactory bids
for the construction of the weather OBJ
servatory building In Fountain Heights
park, in the city of Birmingham were
unsuccessful, but after some delay and
re-advertising we have secured more
satisfactory estimates for the work, and
the award for the construction of the
building has been made to Mr.. Harry A.
Bishop, the lowest bidder and 1t is ex-
pected that he will begin work in few
days.
You remember the city of Birmingham
agreed to do the necessary grading OF
the park site on which the building will
be erected, and also to do certain filing
In between the walls of the building as
the work progresses.
We hope that the building will be
pushed to early completion, as Mr.. Bishop
had agreed to complete the construction
in 100 working days from the time of the
beginning thereof. trust. therefore, that
you will take such action as may be
necessary to see that the filing work
is done promptly in order that the con-
tractor may not be delayed.
For your information and the infor-
nation of the city engineer, whose cour-
teous cooperation is appreciated, a set of
plans and specifications of the building is
enclosed. You will observe that the build
ing will be a handsome structure, and
will be credit not only to the city of
Birmingham, but also to the government.
Mr.. w. T. Lehman, the official in
charge of the local bureau office, will be
local government representative, and it
is my desire that he fully cooperate
with you and be of as much assistance as
possible to the city engineer in connection
with the work that the city has agreed
to do.
Assuring you that l appreciate the in
terest that you have taken in this matter.
and with best wishes, ] am very truly
yours, WILLIS L. MOORE.
Chief United States Weather Bureau.
The plans for the building also came
in the same mail, calling for two stories
and basement, and have the approval
of City Engineer Kendrick The grading
work will be done by Street Commits
sioner McCartin as soon as he comes in
touch with the contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
CONFRONTED BY
CHASTITY SCENE
A Man With Eyes Shot Out Is Found
Lying In Pool of Blood Near
Rolling Mill.

When Policemen Dougherty and Ham
bright walked into a house on the South
side last night at 10 o'clock. where they
had heard shooting, they were confronted
with the CHASTITY scene of a negro lying
on the floor, with both of his eyeballs
hanging by threads to his face, and sur
rounded with a pool of blood.
The house was No 317 Eleventh street,
and the condition was the result of
drunken quarrel. 1t appears that John
Brown, the man OF the house, had got
ten on a drunk, and returned to wreak
vengeance on his wife, with whom he
had previously fallen out.
Entering the door, he drew his pistol
and began firing as fast as he could in all
directions. One of the bullets entered the
head of John Williams on the right side,
just in the temple, and ploughed furrow
clear across the head, coming out at the
left temple. The bullet, passing behind
the eye sockets, knocked both eye balls
out, while the skull was fractured. There
is no hope of his recovering
Brown made his escape, leaving imme-
diately, and the injured man was at
tended by a doctor. 1t is said that the
negro Brown is a man with a reputation
in police circles previous to this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
EIGHT YEAR OLD
BOY ENTERS HOUSE
confesses to Taking JeweIry and He
Finally Produces Two Rings
and a Bracelet.

An S-year-old house breaker and filcher
of jewelry was the game captured yes
terday by Policeman Tully Wallace Will
liams was the little negro who will be
brought up before Judge Feagin this
morning to answer to the charge OF grand
larceny when he will probably be put on
probation.
The negro boy confesses to having
broken open the home of Mrs. Dudley,
202S Eleventh avenue, and rified the place
of all the jewelry he could find, amount
ing in value to some $40.
Mrs. Dudley left home yesterday morn
ing to do some shopping In town, locking
the house up tightly. On returning In
the afternoon she found the front door
open, everything scattered in all direc-
tons, and Immediately became alarmed.
She telephoned for the officer and after
talking the matter over came to the con-
clusion that the thief was the son of a
woman who had worked for her. Mr..
Tulley forthwith went to this nogre's
house. captured the little fellow, and, aft
er threatening to take him to jail ex-
tracted full confession.
He went to his secret hiding place and
produced two rings and bracelet. The
little fellow even told how he had climbed
up and opened the window and where he
had found the jewelry. His father was
taken on the bond.