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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How to Clean a Lace Dolly.

To clean thread lace dolly wrap it
carefully around bottle, then fold it
around piece Of muslin to hold It in
place Put the bottle into a pan Of hot
water and add borax TO make a strong
suds. Let 1t remain in the water over
night. rinse it carefully aud remove
from the bottle. 1t should be pinned to
a pillowcase upon the floor to dry.
each notch held in place with q pin.
Another good method is to make It
real wet, place it on glass slab and
draw every notch into place With a
hairpin. When dry cover with a thin
piece of material and press. Fine
thread doilies should not be starehed
wrung or rubbed in the process of
cleaning them. If doilies are laid away
cover them separately with blue pa
per, roll on a mailing tube, wrap all in
blue paper and put them into box.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
A ONE MIGHT CONVERT.
Incident In the Temperance Career of
Father Mathew.

incident In the Temperance Career of
Father Mathew.
In 1913. when Father Mathew vas
crusading for total abstinence In Lon
don, he created no small Amusement
for large party at the hospitable
mansion OF an Irish nobleman by his
attempts, partly pldS full put also part
ly serious. TO make convert of Lord
Brougham. who resisted good humor-
eddy, but resoiutely, the efforts of his
jealous nelghbor The incident is re-
lated by Katharine TA ean in her biog-
raphy Of Father Mathew.
Il drink very little wine" said
Brougham. only half glass at lunch
con and two half glasses at dinner.
And, though MY medical adviser told
me l should Increase the quantity, !
refused TO do Sc
He was wrong, my lord, for adj
vising you to increase the quantity. and
you were wrong In taking the small
quantity YOU do said Father Mathew
"but have my hopes Of you"
And SO, after pleasant resistance
on the part If the learned lord. Father
Mathew invested his lordship with the
silver medal and ribbon. the insignia
and collar on the new order OF the
Bath"
''rhen viii keep IT," said Brougham.
"aad take 1t to the house where I
shan be sure to meet old Lord - the
worse for liquor. and win put 1t on
him"
The announcement of this intention
was received with much laughter. for
the noble lord referred to was notori-
Gus for his rotations.
Lord RUougham was as good as his
word. for on meeting the veteran peer
he said Lord ---. have present
from Father Mathew for YOU" aud
PASSED the ribbon rapidly over HIS
neck.
"Thcu tell YOU what # is. Brough-
am | viii keep sober for this night Z"
was the necr's unexpected response.
And he kent this vow. 10 the amaze
mcnt OF his friends
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
hom . Manana eabx.s s.rannth.

Every mother knows how weak a
child's neck is at first and she always
should be careful to support the neck
and head by placing the hand or arm
for the baby to lean his back and lead
against. BY the time the child is three
or four months old it should be able To-
hold the head erect if the body Is sup
ported, and by the sixth Or seventh
month the baby s'i0Gld be able to sit
erect with the head held upright. BY
this time the child probably win begin
to creep or hitch himself along the
floor. At nine months the first attempt
is made to stand. and many children
by the time they are ten or twelve
months old can stand alone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
GAVE THE NSWER.
A Soldier Who Followed the Orders Of
General Jaeisson.


Illustrative OF the eXasperatilig ease
with which chickens occasionally come
aocJe to roost is this story from A
Soldiers Letters to Charming Nellie
ON day ia June, 1862, in the early
part of the civil war General HOOD of
the Texas brigade halted each regi-
ment Ii tnr, and gave his orders. TO
the Fourth lie sala
soldiers Of liz Felrth, / know as
little Of your destination as you do. If.
however. an. of you learn or suspect
it, keep it a secret. To every one who
asks questions answer, I don't know.
We are now under the orders of Gen
eral Jackson, and / repeat them to
YOU"
General Jackson also gave strict or.
ders against foraging. but APPLES were
plentiful. and it was contrary to nature
for hungry soldiers not to eat them
and so it came about that on the
march to Staunton General Jackson
came upon Texan sitting on the
limb Of an apple tree busily engaged In
filling his haversack with the choicest
fruit
The general reined in his old sorrel
horse and in his customary curt tone
asked:
what are you doing in that tree.
sir?"
81 don't know" replied the Texan
"What command do you belong tor
81 don't know"
''Is your command ahead Of you or
behind you?"
81 don't know"
Thus it went on. Il don't know Civ
on as answer TO every question. Final
W Jackson asked sternly:
"Why do you give me that answer
TO every question
"'Cause them's the orders our gen
eral gin us this mornin' an he tole
us he got 'en that er way straight
from ole jackson" replied the man in
the tree.
Disguised with too literal obedi-
enee 10 his own commands. but yet
not curing 70 argue the point General
Jackson rode on.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
CHURCH NOTES

The ladies' aid society Of Purdy will
meet Wednesday. February 3, with Mrs.
Henry Lind.
The Brookville aid society will meet
Thursday, February 1, with Mrs. Win
Beaver.
Ladies aid society Of the Christian
church will be entertained Thursday
afternoon, February A, by Mrs. George
Stokes.
Preaching services in the SpringviIle
circuit next Sunday viii be held as fol-
loves SpFingville at II a. M, Brook
vile at 2.30 p. m. and Liberty Pole at
1880 p II A cordial invitation is ex-
tended @ all
Synof young peoples society meets
at tee parsonage next Tuesday evening
Communion services at the Synod
Kiekapoo church next Sunday forenoon,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
pkArH or JUDGE BUM

At his home in Madison, Monday at
teruoon, Judge Romance Bum. an old
timer of Western Wisconsin, died quite
suddenly, having been indisposed bat a
brief time He was eighty Years of
age Judge Bum has been on the cir
euit and federal bench since the memory
efman ruuueth not 60 the contrary, al
ways au honorable citizen and just
Jdge He commenced the practice of
aw in Wisconsin, at rrempealeau; was
circuit Judge Ia this territory of which
Vernon county camposeda part in early
days Two years oRo he resigned as
federal Judge and has lived quietly at
the state capital since.
will do saving this winter at the
old mi,inear Avalanche, Turing March
will saw - -, Groves place John T..
Riley,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
tlow % Extraet a spIinter.

When splinter has been driven
deep into the hand it can be extracted
without pain by steam, says the Wo-
mans Tome Companion Nearly ill a
vide mouthed bottle with hot water
place the injured part over the mouth
Of the bottle end press tightly. The
suction viii draw tie flesh down, and
in a minute or two the steam viii eX-
trieate the splinter and the iudamma-
ton viii disapnear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
WAnt ID he a NAilor go

Senator r. NJ. La Toilette has ore
vacancy as miishipman in the L. s.
Naval Academy az Annapolis TO ill
rom the State of Wisconsin al large
lie has decided TO tiA tins vacancy bv
] ecommendlng the candidates standing
highest in competitive examination.
This examination will be conducted bv
the state civil service commission and
held throughout the state at the same
tine as the state competitive eXamjna-
{ ons advertised for February 9th.
1909 Further Information tand appb-
lation hlanksl viii be furnished upon
application to Senator Is. N. La Fol
lette or 70 the State Civil Service Com
mission. Madison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Westby Times: There are many
strange things ~ this world, including
the seven wonders of the world and
many other phenomena, but the great
est wonder is now County Treasurer
Henry Rentz has succeeded in remain
re single for about two dozen years
more or less. Some say that Henry is
busl,ful and that when he tries to do
the stunt of Ninkirg with one eye, he
has sudden attack of stage fright
We have been makifg Investigations in
this deep subject and we are unable to
solve the problem 1t would oe cruel to
lay MIR Rentz 5 loneless to the indiffer-
euce of the dear girls. vet it must be
conceded that the leap year Just passed
has afforded glorious matrimonial op-
portunities that may never again knock
at the gentle hearts of the fairer sex Of
Vernon county Opportunity knocks
but does not continue to knock when
the person whose guest Opportunity
seeks To become, refuses to listen.
Ladies' don't be too backward The
same advice is good for Treasurer Rentz
whe, il is hoped. u 81 find his affinity
soon. In these words of Shakespeare
Mr. Rent1 viii no doubt find wisdom.
hnd nay zenith doth depends upou
mast ausp3ttsus star; whnAe influence
li nev J Coart not, but uuitt my fortunes
3 .aglsz is fFsagf DIV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How 70 cIeac cold Laoe.

Gold or silver lace can be cleaned if
1t Is dropped in a pint of boiling water
containing quantity of white soap
and ammonia. Do not attempt to rub
lace, but rinse it carefully and pin to
a towel to dry. Warm spirits of wine
will remove the furnished appearance
should il remain, though usually am
monia viii remove the dull luster. but
1t may injure the color of silk thread
should It be interviewer in the lace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How to Cook Rice Japanese style.

The Japs excel in cooking rice, and
their method is exceedingly simple.
Put one eupful of rice which has been
thoroughly washed over the fire with
five of fast boiling water. Add salt
and when it has boiled for fifteen
minutes set the saucepan uncovered
In moderate oven. In fifteen minutes
the water viii lave completely evap-
GRATED and every grain be distinct and
fluffy Not grain will stick to the
saucepan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
t4om to keep . Brooch Fastened.

If you are the owner of a brooch
that unfastens easily hold the brooch
In the right hand and with the thumb
and forefingcr Of the left hand gently
bend the pin until 1t is bow shaped.
It will then remain securely fastened
Or use small pair of pliers and bend
the pin as jewelers. bend them on thS
most expensive pins
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How to Transfer Pictures to Wood.

ROW to transfer Pictures TO WOOD
The wood must first be made per-
fectly smooth and then vanished with
copal or mastic varnish When get
ness to be decidedly felt on being
touched with the fingers lay the print
face downward on the sticky varnish
aud rub down fat When perfectly
dry, which VIII probably be next day
remove the paper by wetting with cold
water and then gently peeling II of
The paper viii probably come off in
rolls and the printers ink remain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Miss Ethel Grace Frohoek. the oldest dau0bter
and Oldest living child Of Mr. and Mrs. Burton
Folloek passed away following an illness Of but
a lew months duraton.at the parental home in the
city OF Viroqua on the early evening hours of
tuesday. January 10, 1909. She was born at Eau
Claire February 49, 1888 She TINS lackad o,,a
month exactly of being q years OF age When
Grace was child the family moved 10 Virooua
Here she attended school reaching the first year
OF nlgh school. but on account Of poor health she
had to quit. Since then she has been employed in
the telephone office and printing office Of the
CENSOR. Her health has of late years been very
poor. For a long time she suffered from weak
eyes. Some few weeks ago she went to the SAM
tarlum for tuberculosis at Wales, but il was evil
dent from the very moment they arrived that she
could receive no help there. and she Immediately
returned II was hoped that she could live through
the cold season and that with the warmer weather
OF spring. that the outdoor life she could then
lve would oring speedy recovery. A sudden
hemmorage on Tuesday last caused her death to
come in the midst of her hopes This is the
nth child Mr.. and Mrs. Frohoek have been COM
pc ed TO lay away. -Four are left Burton, Cyrus
Francis and the baby. The funeral was held at
the Nj. h. church on the afternoon Of Saturday
January Y. conducted by Grace's pastor and Sun
day school teacher, Pew Chas Buffers, assisted by
Rev. Mum. The internent was in the Viroqua
eemete y.
Following short illness Of less than weeks
duration. Mrs. Frances Lucille Perham passed
away at the home of her daughter Mrs j. o.
anderson AND IN this city. on Thursday January 81.
l9O9, For some years her health has been poor,
ana bronchial pneumonia setting in. her constitu-
ton was so weakened that from the first it was
evident the result would be fatal Frances Lucille
Carter was born in Palenviile New York. March
z, 1885, making her at death 40 years 10 months
and Ia days of age. When she was yet girl the
family came west in wagons and settled in the
kiekapoo valley, between Readstown and Soldiers
Grove. She married Mr. l.. Nj. Perlam who died
twenty-five years ago. To them were born ten
children six girls and four boys, all having grown
to maturity. Mrs. Perham a deFotedy Chris
tan lady Since the age of IS she has been united
with the church Her life was characterized by
unselhshuess. kindly disposition and in every
way possible she tried to help her fellow1nen es-
peeiaily in the hours of suffering and death Some
four years ago she gave up her home in Reads
town and has lived with her children since. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. Chas. Buffers at
the home of Mrs. Perham's daughter Mrs. Kit
Pierce on Saturday morning, and the interment
was made IN the family cemetery nesr Readstown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How to Keep Salt Dry and Free.

To prevent salt in saltcellars from
becoming damp and lumpy, when fill
ing them put in ten to twelve pieces of
rice. This will not come through the
holes in the cover Of the saltcellars.
but viii break the Jumps of salt and
gather the moisture. Thus the salt is
always dry and fine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

The CENSOR has en- hand fer free dis
trihutjou y quantity Of the latest
farmers Institute huiletas The book
contains a variety o} discussions AMI
papers on all conceivable subjects If
concern, Secare one while they last
hy calling at the CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having purchased The coal bas.uess
and sheds of J. f. Nuzum. we are pre-.
pared 20 furnish coal OF I'll hieds to
customers with dispatch and as res-
sopsble prices A0or3ers given prompt
sttenaon We also have a quantity Of
good oak ard maple wo2d en- hard.
Phone sA SPEIAUN 4 GROVES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

All kinds Of stories have been cir
culating around recently in regard to
the branch freight train not making
two trips up the Melvina hill in the
afternoons, as Il has been doing in the
past Some say that the railroad rate
commission has been after the com~any.
but Ibis is denied by railroad othe..i8.
Others claim that it Ia against the law
from q station and this fact cor',;.aii.,t
the pulling up OF the whole train.
Whatever the case may be it is fact
that for several weeks no doubling has
been done. When big trains were
brought up two engines were used. If
this is kept up it will greatly benefit all
travellers, especially the drummcrS
Cashton Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

This is how a driver Of the prison
van. known as Rack Maria, distin-
culshed himself. \ would oe wit on
the cauSeway hailed him
"Goi any room inside, Rroerty"
There's room for one" replied the
driver. We keep II for YOU
Not entirely disconnected, the wit
made another shot.
whats your fares" he asked
The answer entirely extinguished
him.
BREAD and wster-same as You had
before" Pes rson's Weekly
p. Hektoeu of Westby transacted
Ee,..siness in the city Thursday.
Dan Bowler Of Sparta was a bust
ness caller in the city Thursday.
Mrs. E. j. Ogden entertained few
friends at 6 o'clock dinner Saturday
evening,
Sir. End Mrs. Jason Glenn, were
given q pleasant surprise by a number
OF their friends Friday evening.
II. c. Calkins ahd Ora Hairless Of
Ia Fargo wese here Monday, enroute
to Lynch. Nebraska. where they have
land
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
How to Make Cranberry Sauce.

Put one quart Of cranberries over
the fire with half pint of cold water
and let them cook until broken to
pieces. Add pound of sugar and cook
until this melts, no longer, as Ter Thy
cooking tends to make the sauce bitter.
Take from the fire and set aside to
coo1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
EsoFEA CREAMERY REPORT
Good Record Made During First half
Years Business

TIE first animal meeting of the stock
RS Of the Esofea Cooperative
amery Co was held on Saturday,
January q, when the foiicwing secre-
tary and treasures report was made:
fep.a,EFH'R REPORT
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
WHAT OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns

Sheriff Helgeson came from Viroqua
Wednesday and took Walter Ward be
fore the county judge to be examine
for insanity.
4. 3. Earle and Haskins Y Schwartz
received tobacco here last Friday, pay
ing out in the neiPhb0rhood Of $1,000
to the farmers of this vicinity on that
day
Guy Williams Of Sugar Grove re-
ceived severe injury by being struck
by a stick of wood flying from wood
cutter causing bad cut above and be-
low the eye. The wound was dressed
by DR.. Henika and is improving rapidly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Some people cannot take quinine be.
cause it goes to the head To over
come this take a quinine capsule. re-
move the cap then fill the cap with
cayenne pepper, replace the cap and
take as usual cad the head win suffer
no Ill effects from the quinine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

The village Of GalesYllie and COM
munity has many Scotch, and 1t is
pleasure to observe that each year these
true disciples of Bobby Burns hold an
niversary celebration in his honor
The village Of Victory is soon, we are
advised, TO have a local physician, two
gentlemen of that professional cloth
having recently been there TO look the
ground over. No reaton why reput-
able practitioner can fail of a good
business IN that section. 1t has been
quarter of a century. or more, since
the quaint old town has had resident
physician,
A big and gay nighborhood gather
inc was held nt the I m residence of
Mr. and Mrs Emery GODDARD on Brush
Creek, OH a recent evening. The affair
was IN honor OF Joe Wallace and family,
James Raftery and wife, returned pill
grims who now live in the west 1t
was niada she event of fine reunion
Of old friends and acquaintance, and
took in most Of the neghbors of that
section
A silver wedding surprise was given
Mr.. and Mrs o. C Megaard Of Cash
ton. Sunday night, the 18th, when their
ueishbors TO the number Of a hundred
gathered 60 pay compliments to them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans F. Larson Of this
city were present Mr. and Mrs. Mel
/ paard were former Vernon county poo
pie.
/ William koethe, survivor Of the
civil war, aged sixty-eigtt years, died on
Brink man Ridge, January IL, where he
had resided since those memorable days
The total number of persons Of school
age in Wisconsin as reported by the
county and city superlntendcats for the
school year ending June 30th. 1908 IS
+ T75. 547 as against I1l.9,2 in 1907, i13, =
o8l in ls06. and 77S sol IA 1905, These
figures are somewhat significant when
it is known that the average yearly in
crease in the total population of the
state Tor the five year period ending
June, 1905, according TO the last census
Is 81. 600 the population in 1900 being
2. u6a 042, and in 1905, 2.22s, $40,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
CUTTINGS BY TIE EDS cIssoRs

The entertainment at the opera house
Tuesday evening January 10, given by
the big Three" Brown Bros. and
Bulger was enjoyed by a large crowd.
Mr.. Bulger as chalk artist did some
very fast work, all together the Big
Three" are good entertainers and the
audience was we'll satisfied. Viola In
telliRencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Take ono egg. one tablespoonful of
strained honey, one tablespoonful of
spirits of turper inc. -four enough to
make moist paste and cover the fin
ger with the paste Renew when this
gets dry This gives speedy relief
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

B. Groves of Readstown was a
Business caller Thursday.
-Clanrence Bolstad of Enderlin.
North Dakota, is home for visit with
his mother.
Miss Rhoda Helgeson has gone to
Red Wing, Minnesota, to attend a
ladies' seminary.
Advertised letters at the Virqua
postoffice: Hans Thompson, Alpha
Hendrickson. NJ M. Eidsmoie, Mrs. ].
A. Barnett. George Francisco, Green
way and Nesbitt. Richard B. Snope,
William r. Wagner, THEODORE Tollack-
son, Alfred Bennett, Mrs. O. Buiman,
Martin Hanson, Mat Iversen, VIM. 0.
Brien.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
10 Id VioIa InteIhs,eeer.l

The revival meetings are still being
held 1T Salem. Reverend Haskell is
conducting the services this week.
Reverend and Mrs. Mankofsky hav-
ing gone to Sugar Grove where they
are conducting meetings. A class OF
twenty-eiCht was taken into the Salem
church last Sunday by Reverend Haskell.
Nowadays we must not drink spirits
nor eat meat; we must not smoke; the
air Of cities is poisonous, the air Of the
country too strong; the light ruins our
eyes and the noise racks our nerves;
sGsking hands is a means of collecting
microbes and kissing is pure suicide.
Life is indeed growing dull and difficult.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Mr.. Rotmsou-w What singular girl
you are Miss Jones!
Miss Jones (coyly)-Wel, that can be
altered you know
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

The creamery opened for business on
June Is, 1903, and the first 50 months
business has proved a success in every
way. Our butter has gone onto the
market at Il above top Elgin market,
f. o. b. A dividend of II per cent was
declared. which when all paid, will
leave a cash balance of 1873 S., together
with other supplies on hand.
Respectfully submitted.
G. G. OLSON,
l.. ENGEBRETSoN, Directors
HENRY RENrZ,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

"A scenic production, every thing
new and exciting In the Lighthouse
Robbery, Friday and Saturday, this
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
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MARRIED

At the home Of the bride at Bishop Branch on
Wednesday afternoon MIR. Herbert Orlison to
Miss Carrie Turner. Rev. Chas Buffers performed
the cermony in the presence of many friends and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

For SALE Cheap, 100 acres, about
90 acres cleared; two dwelling houses;
two stables; granely, two stories, 16x
26; wagon shed 13x26; stables Sx26, all
three under one roof; tobacco shed COX
60: two cisterns; hen house 8x36. En-
quire of Butt & Butt, Viroqua. or NC
Weeden, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
Wanted

WANTED exchange $50 acres IN
improved land Tor city property. A. +.
Forum, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

HANNAH.
Nothing better for the Boys thar bread
from Gold Medal Flour REBECCA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

For SALE OR RENT NOISE and two
acre lot on South Main street. Apply
to L. c. jacobson. Soft.