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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

publican.
5th-To absolutely kill for four
years all effort looking to the pre-
VentOn Of discrimination in freight
rates, the Governor being the life and
spirit OF the prosecution.
These are some of the things YOU
Will he voting for should Nou vote for
Mr. Cox
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

want to say to- you to do notiiin"
dangerous. II il dangerous for IL Dew
Ocrat to scratch ticket. l don't ever
scratch them (aDpiauSc). because
when | scratch them have left i'm INV
gun only half II load. and when shoot
want a whole load. both of powder
and ICad.-CNrms u. Matsnn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-29

Only SO Per Cent of Taxes Fer State Government Col
lected From Poll and Property Taxes and a Large
Part of this Goes Back to 4he.Counties From Which
1t Comes Improved Schools, Enlarged Asylums, In
creased Pensions, Etc, Come From Franchise Privi
lege, Railroad, Insurance and Other Corporate
Taxes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censor's
Live Correspondents
HARMONY.

NEWTON. February Rev. and Mrs.
Braddock visited at the home of James
Stephen few days. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles w. Noble attended the funeral
of Mrs. Holenbeck Allen Gill has
been i'll with an attack of rheumatism.
Miss Nellie Denison is visiting at
the home OF William Campbell.
Elmer Zook, one of our respected citi-
zens, is making preparations to leave
us in the spring to go to his claim in
South Dakota. He will be greatly mis-
sed by his friends here especially the
young women. An enjoyable time
was had at The home of Oscar Newton.
Friday night Refreshments were
served and the evening was spent in
playing games Mr.. aid Mrs. Elmer
Dake are ~visitiug friends and relatives
in South Dakota. School is progress
sing nicely under the management of
John Riley. A number from here at
tended the dance at Stoddard, Saturday
night Oscar Newton made a bust
ness trip to Viroqua . Emmett Zook
spent few days at home. .... Victor
Warner visited relatives here last week.
UNCLE DAVE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
How to Grow Palms successfully.

There is no secret or knack about
successfully growing a pain. DULY a
knowledge of its habits and require
ments is needed, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer Good drainage must be
provided. the proper kind OF soil and
a comprehension as to how to water
the plant properly. When the leaves
of palm turn brown at the tip. first
of all examine the soil In which IL is
growing. In the majority of cases II
will be found that 1t Is wet and clog
ged. Take immediate steps to repot
the plant. provide plenty OF good drain
age and sandy and rather heavy soil
Water 1t well. then place the plant In a
good strong light out OF the rays of
tho sun. Give it very little water after
the nrst drenching until the plant
shows signs of growth. The chief Sc
cret of success with palms is to keep
them out OF the direct sunlight but In
a sircns light. and to water them only
when the soil is dry on the surface.
Once every fortnight the palm should
be taken to the bathroom and be given
a thorough drenching of the foliage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
GENOA.

GENOA, February 2-Gust Wroble, our
butter maker, has moved to town in ].
c. Months house Mrs. Louis Laylan,
son and neice visited parents at Stoddard
last week Mrs. E. j. Hopkins and
daughter came from Muscatine, Iowa.
last Monday for an extended visit with
parents. She was accompanied by her
brother, Otto Ristow Bills are out
announcing farmers institute is and l9
of February Dance given shere bv
Hastings Orchestra was largely at
tended :. Pearl Laylan returned home
from La Crosse hospital very much i'm
proved John Gelfi has moved his
family in ]. B. Gilaidi's house about
one mile south of town, they having
moved on their farm recently purchased
from Charles Gilaidi Mrs. Edward
Schubert visited her little grand
son Louis Sunday and brought him a
large lemon home grown from tree
containing twelve others of same size.
Mrs, Hilgert, who has been visiting
Mrs. OFT, Mrs. Cox and the Monti
has returned to her home at Galena,
Illinois. A little son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Gianoli, January 2Sth.
-. Miss Mable Morelle, who..was sick,
returned to her school again on the
Goth. =. Our fishermen are very busy
putting up their supply of ice i. Mrs.
Albert Schubert; who has her little son
Louis at La Crosse receiving doctors
treatments. returned home again.
Mrs. Frank Frohoek was called to La
Crosse, Sunday, by the sudden illness
of her sister, Mrs. Halverson. Earl
Listenbergen, who has been visiting
Mrs. Clements and family, returned to
his home at Savanna, Illinois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
VIROQuA

ASBURY RIDGE, February 2-Snow is
falling and people are using their sleighs.
Our local contractor is still cutting
wood. 80 Torvald Stenerson has been
busy saving wood for Larson Bros
Tenney Thompson is visiting at Peter
Stromland's The basket sociable at
Olaf Sordahl's was well attended and
sum of $40. rs taken in. Jens Larson
has been helping Fred Sordahl cut wood;
Albert's cattle seems to be well
satisfied in their new barn. Ludwig
S. Stromland is laid up on account of a
bump he received from a COW Albert
Dahl is taking music lessons from
Clinton Wallace. Danial Froiland is
visiting at Avalanche quite often. 49,.
Thore Sordahl is on the sick list it
is sad to hear that our good fri .nd Ole
Stromland is going to leave in the
spring /. Gunder Sordahl has quit the
awyer business. a Fred Sordahl and
julius johnson are still busy saving
wood Olaf and Selmer Hanson are
keeping close to the fire Anna SOr-
dahl has been sewing at Avalanche.
Otto Thompson made q flying trip o
Viroqua Ole Hanson has been ha =
ing wood in his buggy; hard times must
be coming Otto Thompson and Sophie
Nayrestad visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Stromland last Monday evening
-. Ole Hammer is busy hauling water
Andrew Stromland, our local stock
buyer, is going out Of business on ac-
count of hard times Larson Bros.
were seen out with their new cutter
last Sunday Josie Hammer is home
again after a short visit at Viroqua
AsBURY KID.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
FRANKLIN,

FOLSOM, February 4-Snow is plenti-
full in this vicinity and the people are
enjoying their first sleigh rides this
winter. People are busy fighting colds
and the la grippe here TIE same as in
other adjoining places. Sever Hoover
son is an addition to the list John
McGill spent Thursday evening a. John
Eide's. Florence Weber, who has
been teaching the Folsom sch Dol for
the past three weeks, returned Monday
to her school duties in Viroqua Peter
Eide of Iowa is spending the winter
with Gust Fortney -. Brick Krogan
had his girls out for a sleighride last
Sunday John Eide is making use of
sleighing while it lasts, hauling wood
from Stump Ridge. Mrs. Ole Solver
sons mother is reported as being very
i'll 49,. Anderson Brothers entertained
the, Pine Knob yeung people with their
monograph last Friday evening A
good time was reported Julia Olson
spent last Sunday as guest of Mrs.
Morkri :. :. The merchant at Folsom has
been suffering with the la grippe.
/. Hans Peterson's wife is staying in
Chicago. 49,. You will hea~ from me
again when the sleighing gets better.
UNCLE JONATHAN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
AWFUL CREATURE WAS
NINETY FEET LONG
2ecerI Grewsome Experience of a Chicago
Man Is Sample of a Series of
Such Gases

physician In st. Louis was recon-
mended to me, and / was under his
treatment some time, but as usual /
obtained no relief.
$50 many people asked me TO try
Cooper's preparation that / decided
to do so, and after using it for a few
days, this awful thing passed from my
system. 7 feel much better already,
and want to say right here that /
thank Mr.. Cooper hundred times for
what Lis medicine has done for me. /
would not take $4,000 and have that
thing back in my system again."
Mr.. Winkler Is fair sample OF the
experience Of many during CoopeTs
stay In Chicago, and this NJ doubt
helped to account for the enormous
sale Of the Cooper preparation in this
city and others, recently visited by
the young man.
We sell and VIII be pleased to
explain the Cooper preparations.
%. 4. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
WHEATLAND.

\ RED MOUND February 3-We wish to
express our deep sympathy for the
editor and family in their loss of a
noble daughter and also to assure them
of the earnest solicitude with which cur
entire community watched for hopeful
tidings from their telephones, of her
condition during the days she lay suf-
fering Sydney Furman is home from
his railroad duties visiting his folks and
friends. The singing Shool at Cen
trail, after two meetings held by Prof.
Curr of La Crosse, was given up Re
cause of a deficiency of members to
make it pay 49,. Chas. Morgan is in
Washington, D. c., visiting his mother
and little brother He writes that he
was in the capitol dome on the day of
his arrival. Surely he means to explore
the city q. Grandpa Foster returned
home from Viroqua last Tuesday, after
visiting relatives there Mr.. and Mrs =
Wen Taylor mourn the loss of their in
FAINT baby, which died Thursday. Fun
eral services will be at home on Satur-
day as Mrs. Taylor is sick Mrs. John
Side, after nearly recovering from her
sickness, has taken relapse and is
sick again . John Side is getting out
logs for setting on Chas. Partridge IS
place, of which he has about five hun
dred logs cut; also Elmer Smith is get
ting out three settings on Chas. Has
kell's farm. Ed. Crother is very busy
with his feed mill Mr.. Hutton, from
Milwaukee will speak on anti-saloon
league at Central Methodist church,
Sunday, February 2. GOOD WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
TIL. Kind Captain.


Comptroller Metz of New York op-
posed certain bin on the ground that
1t would accomplish nothing.
",fhat bill" he said, would effect
no more real change than did the kind
ness Of the canal boat captain to the
weary actor. After an enforced idle
ness Of two months the actor was Of
fered an engagement in town twen-
ty-fye miles away on condition that he
report for work that evening at Z
o'clock.
We'll, he patched up bis worn shoes
as best he could, pinned up his ward
robe in an old newspaper and set out
along the towpath Of the canal But
after he had covered some nine or ten
miles the poor fellows boots gave out.
and a little farther along. footsore and
weary, he gave up in despair and
threw himself on the grass by the
bank Of the canal.
"As he lay there cursing his fate a
canal boat hove 10 sight. The actor
was seized with an inspiration.
Captain" he shouted as tue boat
drew near. Pull up. captain! For the
love Of heaven pull up"
"'WaalT inquired the captain az be
stopped the boat.
Captain pleaded the actor, I've
simply got to get TO Quag tonight to
play second heavy In The Pitfalls Of
pittsbLrg." Can't sou give me a liftf
I'll gladly WORK my passage
"'Rlght-O, laid the captain. with
kindly nod Lead the mule Every.
bOdy's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
How to Mend Mating.

Often in moving q heavy piece OF
furniture the mating on the floor will
have an ugly hole torn In ii, says the
Chicago News. The torn place Is usu-
ally where 1t y he most noticeable
and cannot be covered with a rug.
There is an excellent way to remedy
this defect by darning the place with
raffla OF colors to match the mating
straw. II is much better than threads,
and tie work can be neatly done. 1t
may be necessary to run heavy cords
across the work through which the
raffia is to be woven. The threads are
sewed in place with large darning
needle. Torn places on the edge OF
mating can be remedied In the same
manner. 1t Is best TO sew mating to-
gether with loose stitch. using very
heavy linen thread for the purpose,
but where this cannot be done then use
the regular mating tacks or ordinary
lacks, placing first one side, then the
opposite side, to prevent the baggy APP
pearance which so often occurs. New
er use a claw hammer to lift tacks
from mating. since It invariably breaks
the straw. Get an cid blunt chisel,
place 1t beneath the mating and tack
head, pound gently with the hammer
and pry the tack up. This will draw
the tack out straight and leave the
mating unbroken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
How to Dust Furnitur. Propsrly.

Soft cloths make the best busters. In
busting any piece Of furniture begin ut
the top and dust down, wiping care
fully with the cloth, which can be FREE
quently shaken. A great many people
seem to have no idea what busting is
intended to accomplish. and instead OF
wiping OFF and removing the dust 1t is
simply flirted Off into the air and soon
settles down upon the articles busted.
II carefully taken up by the cloth, it
can be shaken out OF the window into
the open air. If the furniture will per-
nit the use Of a damp cloth, that will
riore easily take up the dusts and II
can be washed out in a pail Of suds.
1t is far easier to save work by cover
ing up nice furniture while sweeping
than to clean the dust out, besides
leaving the furniture far better In the
long run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores of VirOqua Readers Are
Learning the Duty of the
Kidneys.

TO filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kidneys
are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills fol-
low;
Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all.
Viroqua people endorse our claim.
Mrs. Frank Rogers, living on Decker
ST, Niroqua, Wis, says: Il used two
boxes of Deans Kidney Pills and re-
ceived the most satisfactory relief
MY Kidneys were very irregular in
action and gave me a great deal of
trouble for long time. The secretions
passed too frequently and contained a
brick dust sediment. Ihad severe pains
across my back and at times a soreness
through TIE loins. Dizzy spells were
of freGuenc occurrence and | would
arise IN the morning feeling tired and
worn out. ! learned of Doan's Kidney
Pills and procured box at A. j. John
sons drug store. They banished the
dizzy spells, that languid feeling be
came thing of the past and the pains
and aches were greatly diminished. l
think a great deal of Doan's Kidney
Pills and am glad to recommend them
to other sufferers.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agent of the United States.
Remember the name--Doan s. and
take no other.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

During L. T. Cooper's recent visit to
chicago, where mis- new preparation
and theory created the usual sensation,
many hundreds of people brought
Enormous internal parasites to the
young man, which had left the system
after taking his medicine.
Among these people was Mr.. Emil
Ninkler, who brought to Cooper a
tapeworn that proved to be over
ninety feet in length. Mr.. Winkler,
Who resides at 1S2 East Ohio Street,
Chicago, had this to say of his expe-
Hence: For FIVE years have been
More or less complaining. l have had
severe headaches, and any food that /
you'd eat would nauseate me. would
haEe bad dreams almost every night;
fizzy spells would compel me to quit
FFork Black spots would appear be-
Tore my eyes when STOPPING over and
fising quickly. ] would feel tired most
pf the time; in fact, | had no life in
kne to speak of for the last five years.
tried various treatments. and one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Men Past Sixty in Danser.

More than half mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disorders, usually enlargement
of prostate gland. This is both painful
and dangerous, and Foley's Kidney Cure
should be taken at the first sign of dam
ger, as it corrects irreg9larities and has
cured many old men of this disease.
Mr. Rodney Burnett. Rock Port, Mo-,
wTeeg rd Sd Sna WIN to enlarged pros
and after taking two bottles OF Foley
Kidney Cure feel better than have
for twenty years although | am now
81 years old" A. j. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
The Jumpins OFF Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp; |
had almost reached the jumping off
place when was advised to try Dr.
Kings New Discovery; and | want to
say right now, it saved my life. I'm
provement began with the first bottle,
and after taking one dozen bottles Twas
a well and happy man again, says
George Moore, Of Grimesland, N. G..
AS remedy for coughs and colds and
healer of week, sore lungs and for pre-
venting pneumonia New Discovery is
supreme. SOC and $1.00 at A. j. John
son druggist. Trial bottle free.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
How q put on = coraet.

Fasten the abdominal hooks first.
lifting the body with long breath at
the same time and holding the head
well back. This holds superfuous flesh
In the right place instead OF crowding
1t downward. which can only be ex-
cessively ugly as well as injurious.
says the New York American. After
thu top OF the front is hooked draw the
looped laces from eyelets slightly be-
low the waist pulling the bottom OF
the corset much tighter than the top.
Through this simple means healthy
breathing is permitted, for bodices are
so loose that it is only at the waist
and hips the figure needs to be held
taut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
CARE OF SKIRTS.
How TO Clean, Press and Lay Them
Away Properly.


Away Properly.
Here Is practical plan for cleaning
end pressing skirts. says the New
York American: Brush them first. then
whisk or with clean brush damp
ened in ammonia and warm water.
ANY stain can be removed If rubbed
out at once with mixture OF equal
parts OF ammonia. alcohol and wateF9
After the skirt is thoroughly cleaned.
brushed and dried lay it on the press.
ing table or board. pin each plat down
In the proper fold. cover the skirt with
a piece of dark wooden goods which
has been previously dampened and
then press.
To remove dust from silk skirts do
not use a brush. but wipe them with a
piece of velveteen. which will not wear
the silk and will remove the dust very
much more satisfactorily than a brush.
SILK or ruffied skirts should be fitted
out with tapes sewed on the lower
ruffies. by which they may be hung
upside down. This prevents$he skirt
from sagging and the ruffies from
dropping.
Gowns of delicate material should be
put away in long boxes or drawers.
each skirt being folded In plaits. into
which 1t should fall when being worn
The bodices should be stuffed with
tissue paper; also The sleeves and
trimmings filed out with the paper.
Wash frocks should always be put
away In trunks. boxes or drawers,
whether they have been worn or not,
for in hanging they grow stringy. are
more easily affected by dampness and
lose their freshness before they are
worn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
FIRST publication January 20. 1903. -3.
PROBATE NOTICE

Notice OF application for letters of administration.
I ERNoN COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin. County of Vernon. So.
deceased.
On this 25th day of January, A. D. 1905 upon
reading and filing the petition of Osne Olson,
stating tn at Edward Lie of the county of Vernon,
died intestate, about the Srd day of January,
1908 and praying that J. X. Rundal 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 city Of Viroqua
O'Clock a. m.
And Il is further ordered that notice of the
time and place appointed for hearing said appli-
cation be given 10 all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue
cessively iii the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. news
paper printed in said county previous TO the time
appointed for said hearing.
BY the Court. d. o. MAHoHEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
First publication January %, 1908 IS.
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice of application for letters ~ administration
VERNON COUNTY CouRT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin. county of Vernon. IS.
In the matterof the estate of James b. Latshaw.
deceased.
On this 18th day of January. A. d. 1908. upoa
reading and filing the petition of Ada Nora Lat
shaw, of Victory. Vernon, county. Wisconsin,
stating that James r. Latshaw. her husband, of
the county Of Vernon, died ntestate on or
about the 9TH day Of December 1907 and praying
that Ada Nora Latshaw your petitioner be APP
pointed administrators Of the estate Of said
deceased
IL Is ordered, that said application be heard be-
fore me- at the probate office in the city Of Viro-
qua at a special term on the 18th day OF February.
A. d. 1908 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 20 all persons interested by publishing a
copy OF this order for three weeks successfully in
the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. a newspaper print
ed in said county. previous to the time appointed
for said hearing.
By the Court. d. o. MAHoNEY County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Some people likes soft snap, but still
there are perverted palates that prefer
the ginger snap.
fIeidhhor : ood Rauorite

Mrs E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Maine,
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: st
is a neighborhood favorite here with
u.s." 1t deserves to be a favorite every
where. 1t gives quick relief in dyspep-
STA, liver complaint, kidney derange-
ment, malnutrition, nervousness, weak
ness and general debility. Its action on
the blood, as thorough purifier makes
it especially useful as spring medicine.
This grand Alternative tonic is sold un-
derguarantee at A. j. johnson drug
store. SOC.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
First publication February. 5 1905 3
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of Application for letters Of ildmir

Notice Of application for letters Of administration
VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. County of Vernon, rs.
In the matter Of the estate Of Nels II. Neprud.
deceased.
On this 29th day OF January. A. D 1908. upon
reading and filing the petition Of G. NJ. Butt. Jr,.
as tru7tee of the bankrupt estate o. Nordal NJ.
Neprud bankrupt ana heir 10 Nels f. Neprcd.
deceased. stating that said Nels II. Nepr,t',
Of the county Of Vernon, died intestate. on or
about the ist day Of November. 1894. and praying
that Jens Davidson Of Westhy. Wisconsin. be APP
pointed administrator Of the estate Of said de-
ceased.
IL is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore me at the probate office in city Of Yiroaua.
Wisconsin on the Sd day Of March. A. d. 1908. az
10 o'clock a. m.
And II is further ordered. Il n notice Of the
time and place appointed for h arings said aI-
plicatinn be given To al persons Interested by pub
fishing a copy 0i this order for tnree weeks sue
cessively In THE VEREcE COUNTY CENSOR. a
newspaper printed in aaid county. previous 10 the
time appointed for said hearing.
BY the Court. d. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

1t is not good plan to clean bronzes.
as the polish is very easily spoiled, but
If necessary nothing is better than
cleaning them with water and am
monia Heing a stiff brush like a nall
brush Dry carefully after rinsing
thoroughly. They should be carefully
busted every day with a soft cloth and
a feather brush. and little sweet oil
may be rubbed on occasionally. To re-
move stains from bronze make the
article very hot by dipping 1t in boiling
water Then rub 1t with piece OF
flannel dipped in suds made from yell
low soap. rubbing clean with soft linen
cloths.