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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-22
a Healing Salve for Burns, Chapped
Hands and Sore Nipples.

Asa healing salve for burns, sores,
sore nipples and chapped hands
Chamberlain Salve is most excel
lent. Il ahays the pain of q burn
almost instantly, and unless the in
jury Is very severe, heals the parts
without leaving scar. Price 25c.
For sale by J. w. Bell, Walhalla; w.
j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-22
Conneross Democratic Club.

The Conneross Democratic club Il
hereby called to meet at Conneross
academy next Saturday at 4 O'Clock
for the purpose Of reorganizing and
electing delegates to the county con-
vention. Please don't forget the day
and everybody come.
- S. +. Johnson, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-04-22
AlI-Day Singing at salem

There will be an all-day singing at
Salem the first Sunday in May, CON
Quoted by Erwin Long, and all the
good singers and everybody are in
Vlted TO bring well-filed baskets. We
want the day well spent In good
singing. Everybody look forward to
that day that 1t may be day well
spent in singing praises to God. q.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
THINGS pARENrs SHOULD KNOW.

: Ansexchange asks: How many O..
our school children's parents ever visi
the schools or even know the teacher /,
when they meet them on the street .
How many know what their childreaar
studying or how they are progressing?
Are there any of you who have a buiId-
ing to make or fence to build; dres
to make; a house to paint, or whatey r
the job may be, that say to the oneyou
have employed Here are the too S
and material, go ahead and do iu to su t
Yourself, and it will me. Is not thai
what many Of you are doing with many
of your children? You say by your &C
tons: Here is my child, with hooks,
paper and pencil I've furnished ma
terial and tools, educate him syoulike.
Now we hear some say: The teacher
knows better what they ought to study
than | do. . While that part may be is
true, the carpenter or dressmaker, or
a painter, knows better how to do the
work than you do yet ,tou do not leave
it all tolthem. On the rising generation
depends the welfare of the great nation
Patrons and parents, take more interest
in our schools and visit them often and
by your presence give the teachers
more encouragement; ask them how
your children are doing. Perhaps few
minutes talk with them will save trouble
that years to core can never undo.
Think about this and ask yourself if
YOU are doing ris'ht
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

There was a birthday party Friday
evening at the home of Syvert Larson
given in honor of Theo. Larson.
The Viroqua orchestra played for a
dance in the Westby opera house last
Friday evening. There were about 40
couples present. The music was first
class.
The remains of Mrs. Martin jackson
were brought from Sparta to Newry
last Saturday and laid to rest in the
Melby cemetery. Deceased was So
Gears of age and death resulted from
cancer.
Sigyal Carlson of Avalanche died last
Friday at the age of 80 years. The
cause of death was pernicious anemia.
He was buried Saturday in the Coon
Prairie cemetery, Rev. Halvorsen off
Chatting.
Eiel Eielson celebrated his 50th birth
day Monday evening when about doz-
prised him.
Ingeborg Peterson Bervig died Mon
day of heart disease at the age of 80
years. Deceased leaves a husband,
two sons and daughter. Rev. Jacob
son officiated at the funeral which took
place from the home of Jens Bervig,
The remains were laid to rest in the M.
E. cemetery.
Martha Didricksdatter Aarstad died
at the home of her son, last Friday at
the age of 81 years. Several weeks
ago Mrs, Aarstad fell on the floor and
fractured an arm. This accident to-
gether with ailments incident to old
age was the cause of death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Wausau claims distinction of having
the oldest resident in the state at this
time, in the person of Mrs. Mary GLOW
chasIi, who is 10 years old. She S
not only the Oldest Wisconsin resident
living but she is perhaps the most hale
hearty, and spry eentenarian in the
northwest. Mrs. Glovchaski was Dor
10 Bromberg, Germany, January 80
57g@w She has lived in three centuries
~ eighteenth, nineteenth and TWEEN
tieth. Further than this she has lived
through the administration of all the
presidents Of the United States except
Washington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
STATE rAx ExrosrrroN AND FACTS.

Secretary of State Frear has.prepared
a statement giving facts and explana-
tons of the state tax levies for the cur
rent year.
The state tax levy for 1906 was lin
tied to one-half of the tax ordinarily
levied for common schools and amount
ed to S643, $50. All other taxes were
RENTED. The balance in kthe general
fund of the state treasury on June 30,
1906, was 81, 225, 1872. 26.
The total general fund receipts by
the state for the ensuing year were
IS, 12N42N. II. These receipts were con-
tributed from various sources including
the railway taxes of 81, 673, III. II, in
Tsurance tax and fees amounting to 1868,
755. 70 and smaller sums derived from
inheritance tax, licenses, corporations
and other fees.
During the same period the total state
disbursements from the general fund
,amounted to IS, 634, sos. 20 or $500, 900 in
excess of the recei. is. These disburse-
ments included 1919, AL. 4G paid by the
state for maintenance of charitable and
penal institutions, together with in
Vulnerable other items, all paid out IN
der specific legal provisions. These
items covered the cost of maintaining
the state government, including the
courts, departments and different bu-
reaus; all the direct s.ppropriating by
the Legislature, and m 1niss contributed
toward educational institutions, which
latter items amounted to substantially
one-half of the entire state disburse-
ments.
No state tax levy was made in 1906
for any purpose excepting for one-half
of the common school tax above mem
toned, which amounted to S643, $50
This amount was charged against the
different counties and afterward distri7
buted among them, together with the
additional amount of $642, $50, not lev
led, the annual appropriation of $780,
600 required by the law to be paid out
of the general fund for common schools,
and the sum of S1S7, lis, interest on
school trust funds, making a total Of
81, 674, ATS distributed among the coun-
ties. In other words, in 1907 in addition
to paying all expenses of state govern
ment, the state paid back to the differ
ent counties 81, 030, 705 more than it re-
ceived from them in taxes for the year
| 1906.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
(From he Readstown Tribune.)

There is much sickness in this village
and icinity, and the attendance in the
var ous departments of the schools is
considerably diminished on this account.
Charles D. Carter and Amanda Aims
worth were mairsied at the home of
Mrs. Minnie Carter last Sunday evening
in the presence of few friends, Justice
John Crook officiating.
The two afternoon trains started on
a new time schedule last Monday. No.
GA goes down now at 2;55 instead of
1886, being forty minutes earlier than
heretofore. No. SO goesup at 8 O'Clock,
twenty-nine minutes earlier than before.
james Slightam and Miss Mittie
Willard were married at GAINESVILLE Jan.
uary 20. Mr.. Shghtam is the short,
fat and Jolly" engineer on trairs 3S and
IS on this line, and has host Of we'll
wishing friends. The bride is one of
the most popular young ladies of La
Fargo, but has recently been employed
rs clerk in the postoffice at Viola.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

readily see its connection with the
text"
On Sunday morning Patrick depart
ed with the dove, even himself deeply
impressed with the great originality
the young minister had displayed, and
promising that he would faithfully car
ry out to the letter every wish.
The congregation was much larger
than usual, and all were anxious to
hear the young minister, who had come
to them "highly recommended" They
were all attention, and not sound
was heard except that which proceed
ed from the mouth of the eloquent
speaker
The middle of the sermon was reach
ed, and the text was slowly and dis
tinetly repeated, "And the Holy Ghost
descended in the form of a dove" The
reverend gentleman lifted his eyes
slightly, expecting to see the beautiful
symbol of purity and peace lowering
over the heads of his hearers.
But no dove Pat had evidently for
gotten the cue or had failed to hear the
minister at the important moment. So
the text was repeated, this time a lit
tie louder, "And the Holy Ghost de-
scended in the form of a dove" He
arched his eyebrows little higher, but
no dove greeted his vision. He began
to grow impatient, and the third time
he repeated at the top of his voice,
"And the Holy Ghost descended in the
form of a dove" This time his eyes
looked straight up as If in prayerful
attitude, and he was rewarded, not by
the graceful sway of the dove through
the air, as had expected, but by the
grimy, frightened face of Pat, who, In
the agony of his failure to carry out
his part of the plot, blurted out:
Say, yer reverence, yer reverence,
the cat eat up the Holy Ghost. Shall
Oh sind down the catY'-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Asking His Pardon.

While Beckmann, the great comic
actor, was playing at Berlin his friend
persuaded him one day to initiate
Frankel, the journalist and critic. He
did it both in looks and manners so
well that at the close of the act the au-
dience called for Frankel. The Of
Tended critic brought suit, and Beck
mann was sentenced to ask the com
plainant's pardon in the presence of
witnesses at the plaintiffs home. At
the appointed hour Frankel, surround
ed by his family aud a number of
friends, was awaiting for the penitent.
At last the door opened, Beckmann put
his head in and asked:
Does Mr.. Maier live here?"
"Oh, no. replied Frankel, che lives
next door,
''Ah, then, / beg your pardonw said
Beckmann, who, having thus done
penance, retreated quickly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
The Young Ministers impression.

The Young Ministers Impression.
young minister was particularly
anxious to make a favorable impress
sion on ais hearers at his first Sabbath
morning service.
In the quietness of his study he sud
denly hit upon plan whereby this end
would admirably be accomplished. His
text for the following Sunday was,
"And the Holy Ghost descended in the
form of c dove"
To carry out the minister's great idea
the Irish sexton was necessary and
Pat was sent for.
''Now. Patrick" said the minister,
son next sunday morning | am going
TO preach a seriuvr on the text. And
the Holy Ghost descended in the form
of a dove l want you to climb up
into the belfry and station yourself at
the small trapdoor over the center Of
the church and open It just enough so
you can distinctly hear every word l
say and stiH not make yourself seen
by any one in the congregation. About
the middle of my sermon shall repeat
the text. And the Holy Ghost descend
ed in the form of Il dove and you are
TO lower live snow white dove. which
/ shall give you. down through the
opening. and It W. flutter through lie
air and be the IL ans of making a ieep
impression on my hearers. who viii
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
wHAr QUE NEIeHBoRs ARE Doing.
Ceilings from the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
fFrom Coon VALLEY Newsl

IRON Coon valley News)
Mr. and Mrs. d. Stevlingson of Viro-
qua, spent Sunday with their sons, ID. o.
and Theo. Steylingson and families.
Agnes, invalid child of Mrs. VI. Ekern,
died ~ her home after short illness.
At the home of the groom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Egstad. January 10,
occurred the marriage ofINordahl Egstad
to Miss Rena Hanson by Rev. H. Hal
vorson.
The funeral of Miss Huldah Thrune
was held here last Monday. A posses
sion of about seveuty-five teams followed
the remains to the final resting place.
Eight Of the Julis Hagen family are
seriously i'll with pneumonia, no one be-
ing fortunate TO escape the disease but
Mrs. Hagen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
James Finley shreve of Greenwood

James Finley Shreve of Greenwood
town, is visiting in Ohio, where he has
been since the first of the year. In a
letter to the Hillsboro Sentry. COM
menting on Buckeye politics, ETC., Mr..
Shreve says: "a great many of the
people here still cling to the old time
fire place, with fire CRATE and chimney.
1t is a grand sight for persons to see
who has never seen one of them. By
the way, politics is at its highest pitch
here in Ohio. 1t is Taft and Foraker,
with Taft in the lead. They are hold
ing mass meetings in every city and
town. Every once in a while some one
will ask me who / think will get the
nomination for president. just men,
ton La Toilette OF Wisconsin. They
all say he is their second choice, if we
cannot get our man nominated for
president. -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Runor.

Rumor is a common noun, singular
and feminine gender-except when it
is used by stock gamblers to influence
the market or by statesmen to intlu-
ence politics.
Necessity is the grandmother of Ru-
NOR, because Rumor is the child of In
vention. Considered separately, its
forebears. are feminine idlebodies and
masculine busybodies.
The physical properties of Rumor are
uni4 ne and interesting. 1t is more potent
than fact. attains to a greater veloc-
ity than electricity. cannot be reduced
to syllogism. feeds on emotion, sleeps
with one eye open, gathers strength
with age and dies of punctured dropsy.
Rumor is like Santa Claus. We know
its general tendencies, but not its spe-
cific origin. All we know of Rumor is
from hearsay. No one has ever been
arrested for stealing it, as the original
owner is always unwilling to claim It,
Rumor is predatory. Its chief quar-
ries are lovers Qmarried or single,
preachers. social leaders. policemen.
politicians and people. Its bitterest
foe is Rumor. Therefore Rumor should
always be treated homeopathically.
Its motto is: Don't believe half you
hear and forget the other half"-Lip-
pincott's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
CFrom the Viola Intelllgeneer.l

Miss Carolyn Bryant has completed
the course at the Whitewater State
Normal and returned home.
Mrs John Tate, Clinton, Minnesota,
is visiting Robert Tate's family in Lib
erty and other relatives in these parts.
Forest fires in January are an I'M
usual occurrence in these parts but
last Friday they could be seen on two
sides of town. The leaves were dry
enough for fire to run.
Word came to friends here that
Hughling DeHart, was accidently shot
at Livingston, Montana, while talking
with friend who held a gun. His con-
dition is serious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
10 MAD HOUSE INSTEAp oF GALLoWs.

In New York, after second hard
fought trial, Harry K Thaw was de-
clared not guilty on the ground of in
sanity at the time he killed Stanford
White. District Attorney Jerome, as
soon as the verdict had been read,
moved that Thaw be committed to the
Matteawai asylum for criminal insane
The motion was granted and Thaw W. S
ordered committed to the institute IN
until discharged as cured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
CFrorn the cashton Recordl

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall were in town
and left clock to be repaired at Coe's
jewelry store 1t is a queer looking
piece of mechanism and is reported to
be over a hundred years of age. 1t was
made at Plymouth, Conn, and is nearly
all wood, with only the hands and few
other pieces of metal.
On Monday occurredthedeath of Mrs.
Ole Slette, of Rongnstad ridge. Mrs.
Slette was 81 years of age and had,
for number of years, been in a semi
insane state and had spent one year in
the Mendoza institution. Death was
caused by her refusing to eat--it
is said she immagined that eating
was sinful and therefore refused. She
is survived by husband and two child
rem.
Miss Ella Nelson, formerly book
keeper at the Cremer store, but for
several years an employee in large
store in Spokane, Washington, was re-
Gently married to prominent young
business man of the latter place. The
newly wed couple viii be through here
tomorrow enroute to Viroqua to visit
the lady's mother. They also expect
to visit with T. J. Thorson and family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
INrpEsrING Pamphlets FREE.
chlcaae. MIlwankee, 8 s.. Paul ~

Describe present opportunities Offered
along the new railway lines in the Da-
kotss. Montana, Idaho and Washington.
Pamphlets are of interest to investors,
farmers, stockmen, fruit growers, mer-
chants, tradesmen ard professional r1en.
These are the titles: Montana Fold
or, In the Dakotas and Montana,
Mary Acres Open 70 Settlers, Bus
mess Opportunities, "A Trip Along
The Pacific Coast Extension Of the St.
Paul Road +. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Former State Senator Rock J. Flint,
Editor of the Dunn County News, has
been recommended for appointment as
United States marshal for the western
district of Wisconsin. A most excellent
selection, made by. Senator Isaac Step
henson. All Wisconsin newspaper men
commend the appointment and con-
graduate the appointee. Rock Flint
has been a forward-pusher in the news
paper harness for more than forty
years. The CENSOR say "well DONE
Of the selection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

'Old Commodore. has catered to hi
last guest. Every commercial man and
other travellers who has been his way in
the last thirty years, know Of the fame
and good-cheer of C. w. Huffcaitiil,
longtime landlord of the railway hotel
at Prairie du Chen. All viii be panied
to learn of his death, which occurred
January 18th, at the age of 81 years.
His remains were laid to rest at his
early home in Lansing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
A Wife's Ready Wit.

A popular clergyman saw lady
about to call whom he was anxious not
to meet So he said to his wife. I'll
run upstairs, my dear, and escape till
she goes away"
After about an hour he quietly tip
toed to the stair landing and listened.
All was quiet below. Reassured, he
began to descend and called out over
the balustrade:
"Well, my dear. you got rid If that
old bore at last"
The next instant voice from below
rooted him to the spot. 1t was the
voice of the caller. Then came re-
Spouse which sounded inexpressibly
sweet to him. 1t was the voice Of his
wife:
Eyes, dear, she went away over an
hour ago. But here is our good friend,
Mrs. Blank, whom am sure you want
to meet
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

The Milwaukee Free Press, with a
tinge of sarcasm, remarks: ''The
mayor (Becker) announced his guber-
material candidacy at prize fight, and
last night followed it up out at Water
town with speech at Methodist
church~dedieation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

If you are going to build house,
go to Tibbits-('ameron and see their
plan book. 1t contains two hundred
different plans.
Isn't this good clothing PROPOSE
ton? This seasons styles, suits worth
$50 at SIS, worth $18 at $14; worth SIG
at $l3. Overeoats in the same PROPOSE
tion. The Blue front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
(From the Hilsboro sentry-Enterprise.)

A squaw at White rapids has been
granted pension of So per month.
Her name is Angelina Wa-pe-ne-pe-
meas. Her husband was a private in
Co. Z, 80 Wis. Infantry.
Geo. Hofmeister delivered fourteen
hogs to market recently, the combined
weights of which were 7070 pounds, or
an average of sos pounds each. This
shows up pretty good for a bunch of
fourteen hogs.
VIM. Hohlfeldt and Ed Ambery of
Hillsboro township were in town shear
ing for Ed Hammer. Sheep shearing
in the middle of January is something
unusual in these parts, but this was
made necessary in order to get them
in condition for market. Over four
hundred were clipped.
p. H. Ryan, who has been In st. Mary S
hospital in Milwaukee for eighteen
weeks past, taking treatment for the
glanders returned last Thursday even
ing having been pronounced cured of
the disease. His nephew Leo Ryan
who has been taking treatment for the
same disease will return to his home in
few days as he is considered almost
well.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

MUTATION.
They talk of short lived pleasure Be
ii so.
Pain dies as quickly. Stern. hard fea-
tured pain
Expires and let's her weary prisoners go.
The fiercest agonies have shortest reign.
And after dreams of horror comes again
The welcome morning with its rays Of
peace.
Oblivion, softly wiping out the stain.
Makes the strong secret pangs of shame
to cease.
Remorse Is virtues root. Its fair increase
Are fruits of innocence and blessedness-
Thus joy. o'erborne and bound, doth still
release
His young limbs from the chains that
round him press.
Weep not that the world changes Did ii
keep
"A stable changeless' state 'twere cause in
deed to weep.
Bryant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Drumming the Drummer.

drumming tFlc OrunneFs
In the Silver Bow club in Helena
they used to play big poker. At the
game one day sat Marcus Daily, George
Hearst and J. P. Haggin, when there
burst in radiant New York drum
mer who had a two weeks card to the
institution. He marched up to the
players and politely inquired if he
might take hand.
why, yes. Come right in," said
DAILY.
The drummer pulled out roll of
bills and threw a 500 note ON the ia
BILE. LET me have chips for that" be
said grandly. He went to hang up his
coat and hat. When he returned the
bill still lay on the table.
whats the matter, gentlemen
Amt my money good?"
why, yes, to be sure" said DAILY.
Hearst give the gentleman one white
chip"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Every middle-aged man and woman
of this country has heard of or seen
Burr Robbins circus, and all viii he
panied to learn of the death Of the old
time Snowman, which occurred in Chi
cago, January 80. Robbins was in the
circus business nearly all his life, be
ginning in the days of the wagon show.
He was of the same class as old Dan
Rice and George Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

The bodies of former President Char
les X. Adams of the university, and
wife, who both died in California, in
1902, arrived in Madison, and interment
viii be at Forest Hill cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Hon. Irvine l.. Lenroot announces his
candidacy for the republican nomination
for congress from the Eleventh dis
trict, long represented by Congressman
Jenkins. 1t will doubtless be an exclt-
ing contest till the primary polls close
next September.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
The Deacon Was Right.

A minister announced to his flock
that he would have to leave them, as
he was called TO another field.
How much more salary do you ex-
pect to get than hereT' asked one Of
the deacons.
"Three hundred dollars" remarked
the minister, with sone hesitation.
81 don't blame you for goin'. but you
should be more exact in your lam
guage. That isn't CALI it's raise !"
ladies Home Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

Senator La Toilette has introduced
bill which directs the president to de-
clare Abraham Lincoln's birthday
legal holiday on or before the Tooth
of the birthday of Mr..
Lincoln, which falls on February IL,
1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

In 1850 law in England was that
at parties "ladies must not get drunk
on any pretext an, gentlemen not be.
fore 8 o'clock"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

The Professor want you children
to go to my lecture tonight.
Robert-Couldn't you whip us in
stead just this once, papa?-Life.