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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
DON'T COUNT WITH THE OLD
Some Hatdships of the Pioneer Fathers
and Mothers

We often hear people talking about
hard times and how hard it is TO get
along. Il would come as a revelation
to some Of the people if they could turn
back the wheels OF time and see how
the early settlers, fifty and sixty years
ago, had to contrive and work to get
along. In those days no railroads near
er than thirty or forty miles and often
still farther; no -four mills or saw mills;
no mails or post Office near; no roads
except trails, no bridges, no schools or
churches, no newspapers only at a
great distance When a settler had co
have little lumber, salt or groceries
he had to go thirty to fifty miles with
an OK team and be gone week to two
weeks or longer, often compelled TO lay
over by freshets or bliZZards. What
little he raised would find no market
anywhere, as it cyst all it was worth to
get it to the railroads. The pioneer
settler was his own doctor, teacher and
reacher and the man who wasn't
handy with tools and who couldn't set
3 wagon tire or broken leg, make an
OK yoke, a sod shanty or coffin, or
keep the fires going without hard coal
or furnace wasn't considered of much
account But the people were happy
hopeful and generous. Style had not
invaded their ranks to make them self
ish, the money madness had not faint
ed their blood to make them forget
their neighborliness, and all they lacked
in caste and worldly possessions they
made IN in enthusiasm, industry and
helpfulness towari one another that
was as pure as gold compared to the
dross that we too often meet now. Elk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
tFrom the De Soto Argua.l

Poor Commissioner G. w. POWELL
came down from Viroqua to this village
last Friday, to look after the interests
of his charges here.
After long siege of illness, at ten
O'Clock last Monday evening, B. l.
Witcraft, pioneer Of this county, died
at his home in this village, of which he
was a resident for several years past
The funeral occurred Wednesday at the
Central church.
Agreeable to the urgent request of
friends and patrons, H l.. johnson OF
this village, circulated petition asking
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral to oppoint him master of the De-
Soto postoffice, to fill the vacancy Great
ed by the death of his father, the late
0. H. johnson.
Rev. A. d. Moore, who for the past
two years has ministered faithfully in
the pastorate # the De Soto. Cent. al
and Retreat Methodist Episcopal
churches, has accepted cali extended
him by the M. E church OF Hudson,
this state, and departs with mis- family
today to take up his work in the new
field
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
STERLING

WEST PRAIRIE, February Tobacco
is all taken from the poles and stripping
is nearly completed The severe snow
storm that swept the country last Fri
day and Saturday blockaded the roads
in sIch bad shape that the farmers Rave
been busy shoyeIing and opening thcm
up The Percheron stallion purchased
at West Prairie recently IS surely a
great thing for the farmers Of th S
community. The horse is coal blaCk
with white star in forehead and weighs
l7l0 pounds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
ALABAMA WINTERS ARE FINE
r. ". Shreve Tells u Il Southern
Climate and Progress

EDITOR CENSOR Here we come
again with our annual budget. / have
nos been 10 Alabama over nine years
and 70 seems the longer / am here the
better I ike IT, This has been the
incest winter ! have ever seen ia my
life. and we had a beautiful fail. The
grass is nice and green now, and it Is
regular summer weather Cattle can
got quite q bit Of green IN the woods
now
Wen, I raised some cotton this last
year, and will plant more this season
This is proving TO be a cotton country
It looks as though there will be lots OF
raised here this year. This country is
forging to the front rapidly there be
ing many improvements in both c0un-
try and city since came down here
nine years ago Mobile is getting TO
be fine city. II any Of the CENSOR s
big family would like a mesa If green's
just come down We have them Of all
kinds and description in plenty, and all
winter too. Yours sincerely,
f. W. SHREvE.
Crichton, Ala, Jan. n, 1903
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
tFrom the Cashton Record

Last Monday evening, Mrs. Carl Ru-
dolph of this village, joined the ranks
of the silent dead, at the age Of 63
years and three days.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Ristuben was quite severely burned
about the chin and neck Monday after
noon by spilling some hot coffee upon
herself
Melvin Gabrielson, young lad from
over near Rockton, who was operated
on for appendicitis by DR.. Morrison at
Hotel Cole recently, is rapidly recover
ing from the effects and will be able to
go home in few days.
Articles of incorporation of the new
Cashton Telephone company were filed
in the Secretary of States office at
Madison. The incorporators are C H
Cremer, Henry H. Cremer and Anna
Schweiger,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
YOUNG Nm SUICIDES AT aIlsBopo
Charles Priest, BY Drowning in River
Takes E;s Own Lsie

The CENSOR is advised of q case Of
elf destruction which took place iu
The river at Hiligboro BY d vovag mau
twenty three years Of age probably
because Of de8pono1uty The slcry -
told is that Charles Priest had been
freely inilulging in the tempter that
causes three fourth IF the misery and
crime Of the age, and when on Tuesday
last his mother demonstrated with him
the young man carried out his threat to
take his life. Thursday his remains
were found at the bottom Of the river
below the mill, his coat and hat having
been discovered on the hank. He had
tied a cord about his neck and attached
"a stone to the other end. Justice Will
liams summoned a jury and viewed the
remeins, arriving at the facts above
stated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
THE ILLS OF MAN.
Ape 7dicitis and Gout Rampant Thou
sands of Years Ago.

APE 7dieitis and Govt Rampant Thou
sands OF Years Aso.
The injuries, disease aud peculiart-
tie Of the people who lived in the val
ley Of the Nile from prehistoric until
o,.s. mn ysars nre shown IN n
,.,,...,a.-'.., ,s,,Io.,,t.,n ~, ,.f,u NJ ~,
pa,-,9 ,,,1l@..., ~ Snr,,eons II, Tendon
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
First publication February g, 1908.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice of application for final settIem

VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE.
State Of Wisconsin. county of Vernon. SIS.
In the matter Of the estate OF Adam Anderson.
deceased.
On reading and fling the appG & ion o Albert
Eyerson administrator of the estate of said
deceased, representing, among other in 5
that ne has fully administered the said estate,
and praying that time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account Of his adj
ministration. and that the residue of the said
estate he assigned to such persons as are by law
entitled to the same:
1t is 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
Wisconsin on the 9Th day of April. A D. 1903,
al 40 clock a m.
And it is further ordered that notice of the
time and place of examining and allowing said &C
count and of assigning the residue of said estate
be given to all persons interested by publication
of a copy Of this order for three successive weeks
in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, q newspaper
published in said county. before the day fixed for
said hearing
Dated this End day of February 1909.
BY the Court. D o. MAHoNEY, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03

THE woman in front ~ me at the
theater refused to take OF her hat"
what did you doE'
Il was IDIOT enough TO make sar-
castle remarks about #, and presently
the woman Turned around. md what
do you think5 II was the wife Of my
tailorv'--Cieveland Plain Dealer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
MARRIED

At the home of Joseph 0rrison in the town of
Webster. January twenty seventh. occurred the
marriage of his daughter Myrtle to Julian Gray
Of the town of Webster. The immediate families
Of the bride and groom were present A. +. Drew
Of La Fargo. court commissioner. oficiated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03

Ghristense Lindevik died'at the home of her son.
KuCt, on Saturday. January @, 1908 at 500 o clock
a m. having reached the age Of So years, 7moEths
ard l8 days. Grandma Lindevik, as she was gen
orally calsd among her acquaintance was taken
III about three weeks ago A few days later all of
her children We're assembled at her bed de and
Saturday morning. Mrs. Lindevik. .vitL her hus-
band. migrated from Norway to this country in
lS4s. living six years in Dane county. and came
10 the town Of Coon. Vernon county in 1851. where
she since has resided
Torger Sanding died January o. at his home in
Spring Couiee Of a complication OF diseases. lie
was born IN Gelenarken, Norway. in 1896 and
came to this country when IS years old Deceased
leaves. besides his wife, six children. A strange
coincidence with these two old people was that
they were born in the same province in Norway,
were neignbors in this country died on the same
day. and the senior in age nursed the junior
awhile when a child. -Westby Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03

LOST On main road south, an organ
stool and piano cover Finder will be
rewarded by returning same to the
Brown Music Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
TRAINING
FOR TRACTION
ENGINEERS
The University and the Postal Service
Make Practical Training for Ru-
raj Engineers Possible.

Every country boy has at some
me in his life a desire to run an
engine. But romance in this field has
long since been overtaken by the mat
ter-of-fact utility. The country is full
of traction engines. They are com.
mon necessity these days. The crops
are threshed by them and a score Of
services rendered the rural dweller
from the blowing of the furrow to the
bagging Of the grain. The understand
ing and operation Of the traction is a
field in itself But closely allied is
the operation Of the steam roller now
SO extensively employed in highway
construction and the operation of all
kinds of stationary small steam,
gasoline or gas engines employed In
constructive. light manufacturing or
agricultural work, not to mention
automobiles and motor boats. TO
meet the demand for a practical
knowledge of these engines and the
ability to operate them with safety
and economy, the University Of WIS
cousin through the University Exten-
sion Division now teaches men these
things in their own homes. Ability to
read and understand plain Engl sh ana
to write lesson papers on what
studied Is 81 that Is required.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
(From the HllIsboro sentry-F.nterprise.l

From the Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise.l
The White Sox scored another victory
last Friday night when they defeated
the much talked Of five from Red
Wing. Minnesota, hv score Of 10 TO H..
On Tuesday at 10 o'clock occurred the
marriage of Miss Lena Berauek to Ru-
lph ]. Vitcenda of Yuba The cere-
mony was performed in the Catholic
church by Rev. Ferdinand Czech.
The case of Village of Hillsboro VS.,
Albert and James Holak. which was to
have come to trial today has beea
dropped, there being insufficient evi-
dence to warrant trial. The charge
IN the warrant was of selling liquor to
9 minor.
Mrs. Philemon Macarthur died at her
nome in This village, Sunday, at a ripe
old age. A short funeral service was
held at the home Tuesday morning, and
relatives left with the body for Lake
Mills where the burial was made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
Wanted
Lost and Found

LOST - One black and tan female fox
hound; one red male, white legs, breast
and neck. Information leading to their
recovery will be paid for by Lloyd Kel-
lar Viroqda, Wis. sit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION HELPS
Practical instruction Given TO Bakers
by Experts in EcoEOnIy and
Healthfulpess.

The Bakers astitute which was
held In Milwaukee during the lat
ter part Of October by the University
Extension Division of the J'uisers ty
Of Wisconsin was good illustration
Of the very practical character OF the
work now done In the name of the
University Extension Division.
AT this institute, which was planned
at the request of " very large number
of bakers. the experts for the state
and federal government instructed
the bakers not ohly in methods of
selecting the best raw materials in
fl0urs, dairy products. favors, sweets
preservath IS and colors but trained
them in methods Of choosing the most
economical products for their work.
These experts also informed them
in regard to the national and state
pure-fU0d laws: the dangers from TIM
pure milk aud cream and gave
them practical demonstrations o.
methods of selection. Special empha-
sis was PUT upon the problem Of
the hygienic and san ary problems Of
the baker, and methods of sanitary
delivery.
Helps Eliminate Disease.
This institute which was unique was
Tie first offered by aliy univecs "
be- educational Institution In the coun-
try to aid the baker to do his work
more economically, and with more re-
gard for the health Of the consumers.
The loss from sickness and ill-health
which has resulted from lack OF
knowledge of the diseases that may be
conveyed by unhealthy dairy and
bakery products would be appalling II
the grand total could he computed,
This kind Of work Is different In its
bearing and its effectiveness, from the
work secured by the passing of ordin-
auces and laws. by such methods
MS this the bakers are given expert
assistance In studying these problems.
ana improving their work through
personal enthusiasm and knowledge,
rather than by fear of big penalties
The fact that the demand for this in
Struction in sanitary and economical
methods came from the hake;S or
Wisconsin is convincing, evidence OF
their progressive spirit and their anX-
lety TO aid in conserving the public
hegith.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
tFron .he Ia Farge -

Word has been received from Lincoln
Nebraska, that Harry AinsWorth, La
Fargo boy, has enlisted in the y. s.
Navy, and went to San Francisco to
report for duty.
Bert Rittenhouse, who has been in
the emp oy of p r. Andrews for sew
eral years past. resigned his position, in
company with Arch Davidson left for
the northern counties, where they go
with the expectation Of finding a suit
able location for meat market and
restaurant.
Two good basket ball games were
played at the opera house between Viola
and Ontario high schools resulting in a
score of - to 20 in favor of Ontario
The other game was hotly contested
between La Fargo and Ontario high
schools At the end of the first half
the score stood z TO 10 in favor Of the
home team but in the second half On
tario gradually gained and when time
was called Ontario stood winners by a
score of rs to Is Both games were
exciting from start to finish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
How to l<eep eelts and Rihpons.

A convenient way to keep belts. rib
bons and collars in order is to use =
co tain stick or old cane. Wind around
it some colored cambria or ribbon
Place two large hooks in the wall 50
that they extend slightly Place your
stick on hooks and you have a neat
rack. This saves much time and keeps
your bureau drawers tidy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
WANT AID. COLUMN

Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No Ad. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
Rent

For RENT House to rent. Inquire
of VIM Webb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03
: OBITUARY

Hans Knuteson of Westby died on January 3.
Funeral services were held Saturday and burial
made in the Coon Prairie cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03

a tirst-class tan Glove
for Ladies at - LOO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-03

The only Bank in Vernon County undr the
supervision Of the United States Government
We 7.ways have and still pay FOUR PER
CENT. interest on Certificates of Deposit
payable at the end of six months or one year
from date.
FOR the convenience Of the public, we main
tain Safety Dep sit Vaults Their constr C.
ton and equipment insure absolute safety
and complete privacy.
We solicit checking accounts, both large and
small.
Our Gust toners are ass red Of courteous treat
ment, also every accommodation consistent
with conservative banking.
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WANTED-SALESMEN.

WANTED THREE GOOD. ENERGETIC. ACT
I've. hustling In our suburban department
Oh a commission basis; only reliable men OF
good standing need apply: splendid oppor-
unity and permanent position for the right
applicants. Ask for Mr.. THOMAS, Suburban
Department.
MOORE 4 HILL Unc). 1883 st. NV.
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PERSONALS.
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPRsME ,o G2URr OF THE DISTRICT OF.
Rss Ss7Ds
testament Of said deceased and for letters testa-
ordered this soth day of september AD al 1ao T.
that Frank Kelley. and all Others concerned. ap.
November, AID. 1909. at 10 O'Clock am. to show
cause why such application should not be
5Washngton Law Reporter and ' The Evening sa ing
Star once in each OF three successive weeks be-
pnseaton to- be NOT less than tty days be
fore said return day. HARRY n. G4ABAUGH.
Chief Justice tic w sa IT, A Att LANES
Clerk of the Probate Court. MILAN 4 SMITH
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
oolumbia Holding Probate Court No 1925.
subscriber. OF the District Of Columba. has Oh
tsined from the Probate Court Of the District Of
Columbia: deceased. Ali persons having Claims
hbit the came with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated. to the subscriber. on or before the
es n nay b S ss sseudsd &
e %,x septs%5er 1919 sss EREpER,cK EEN
TANNER. Register of Wills for the District of
Columbia Clerk I> Of the Probate Court. COL
St'PREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. Holding Probate Court. No 163OS
Adminis ration.-This IS to give notice that the
subscriber. OF the District Of Columbia. has OBJ
tanned from the Probate Court Of the District Of
Columbia. letters OF administration on the estate
of Martin +. Morris. late of the District of
the All hsvns claims
hihit the same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
authenticated. to the subscriber. before the
Path day of September AID 1910. otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all benefit Of
said estate. Given under my hand this path day
OF September. 1903 HELEN I. NORRIS 1919
Mass. ave. tSeal Attest: JAMES TANNER
Register of Wills for the District of Columbia
Clerk Of the Probate Court. PAUL f. JOHN.
son. Attorney. se25-1aw3t
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. holding Probate Court-No. l545I
is to give notice that The
the District of Columbia granted letters tesla.
mentary on the estate OF Mary Jane Perry, de-
ceased. has, with the approval OF the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia. holding
Probate Court appointed Monday. the 1Ith DAY
of October, 1900. at 10 o'clock An. rs the
time. and said courtroom as the place. for max
ing payment and distributions from said estate
under the courts direction ard control. when
and where all creditors and pergons entitled to
distributire shares or lesucies a residue are
notified to attend In person, by agent or at
torney duly authorized, with their claims against
the estate properly vOucbed. Given under my
hand this 18th day Of September. 1909. Il.
ROSS PERRY. tSeal, Attest: JAMES TAN
lumba, Clerk Of the Probate Court. selS-1aw5t
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LEAVE WANT ADS" AT
STAR BRANCH OFFICES.


STAR BRANCH OFFICES.
If not convenient to call at Tho
Star office, 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue. leave your ad-
vertisements at any Of the FOL
lowing Branch Offices:
WANT ADS. I CENT A WORD.
Minimum, is cents only.
NORTHWEST BRANCHES:
Butler 4 Field. Druggists. Sd and Indiana ave
%meea Bank s, Bids ~ Postal sta Tessraph
baesnt rs.I%s:,. 10th and -;
Gentner's Drug Store. l4th and SITS.
Goidenherg.s Bureau Of Information:
Holtzclaw.s Newsstand. i7c5 Pa. ave.
Interior Dept. sth and +. Postal T.lesrapA-
KINGS Drug 'i store is 18th H and f / sts.
W n. Davis. Drug store. 9th and s.
National Hotel: Postal Telesraph.
Portman's Pharmacy. 14th and r. I. ave.
Ross Mnndin. goth and K.
Roland Wallace. Newsstand and Stationery
Onion station. Postal Telegraph.
United States Canitol. Postal Telegraph.
w Voc 4 Lothrop. Supe,intendent's desf.
Fred b. Campbell. Drugs 1903 Ga. ave.
GEORGETOWN:
9bonneIs Drug Store s ssa and md ST.:
" DonneI Brng Store. so ana Z SIS
Pr!de's Pharmacy. 2Sth and p SITS
NORTHEAST
Rutler's Pharmacy. 4th and Stanton pl. ne.
X Richardson & Co, n. Cap. and P SITS.
kenealys Pharmacy. N. Capitol and ] sts.
Q. L. Krause. 9th md SITS ne.
Taylor & Lamb. Nth and r. Capitol SITS.
Mooradin's Pharmacy. 18th and H SITS. NE.
Yeatman. D. A.. Pharmacy. 7th and 81 ne.
SOUTHEAST.
Bradley's Drug Store. sth and SITS. Sc.
O'Donnelfs Drug Store. Sd and Pa. ave. Sc.
N. s. Pealy. Druggist. 18th and Pa. ave.
SOUTHWEST.
nth St wharf. Posta; Telegraph Once.
Sulivan's Drug Store. 7th and d SITS. sw
Charles s. Walter 9O1 Al 81. s.w.
TENLEYTOWN. d. G.
George P. Parton. Druggist. Wisconsin ave.
ANACOSTIA. d. C.
Mrs. r F. williamson Dry Goods Store 15l
Nichols ave. Sc.
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS II THE DAVID
son bldg. 1413 q ST. NV: with heat. light
and tanftor service, elevator service; best To-
cation in the city.
$3.50 lot l.. S. FRISTOE. 14i3 q NV
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There heirs
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HEALTH MOVEMENT.

VIAvI SCIENCE OF HEALTH: NATURAL,
non-surgical: cloth bound. 4O0-page book free,
Apply by mail. 9l6 Colorado building. Free
lecture for women. Tuesday. 3 pm. 5af:-tf.t
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WANTED - EXPERIENCED SALESLADY IN
lace department. Apply to w NJ BAL
In"ST0N, Mgr, PALAIS ROYAL. \. LIS
NER. oc23t
WANTED-COAT AND SKIRT HANDS FOR
alteration department. Apply to Suit De-
rIrtment. Sd floor, PALAIS ROYAL. A lis
NER. oc23t
ANTED-EXPERIENCED HELP on DRESS
making. 1886 q ST. n.w.
WANTED--A FIRST CLASS HAND ON FANCY
coats. 1880 L St
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SPECIAL. BARGAIN IN NEW PLAYER PIANO:
scarf, rubber cover, bench, years tuning and ~
q UEIRIC RR0S estah ~ ye.rs 10 -th
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