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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
The Alert Man.

"Calmness is n fine trait" said Mr..
Bllfiy, but does it always get thereT
You take the case OF two men stand
ing up in u car holding on to straps,
both the same age. but one Of them
quiet and the other quick. and now let
the man they are standing in front OF
get up to leave the cur at a station.
LId suppose these two men are both
at exactly the same distance from the
seat each with the same chance as the
other for selling 1t, which would get
that seat? Would II be the calm, cool
man who moved deliberately and al
ways with some thought for others, or
would II be the ever alert man, quick
to move and always on the lookout,
not caring a continental for what any
body thinks aud always ready TO jump
In any seat he can nab? Why, while
the calm man is thinking 1t over about
what he shall do and beginning to turn
that way the alert man Is In the seat.
I certainly do admire the calm, tran
quill man and his good manners, but II
is the man ever on the alert that gets
the seat IN the car-and other things"
New York Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
What q Toad Enjoys.

There are few things more amusing
than to watch a toad submitting to the
operations OF a back scratching. he
will at first look somewhat suspicious
ly at the twig which you are advanc-
ing toward him. but after two or three
passes down his back his manner IN
dergoes Il marked change. his eyes
close with an expression of infinite
rapture. he plants his feet wider apart.
and his body swells out to nearly dou-
BILE Its ordinary size. as If to obtain
by these means more room for enjoy
ment. Thus he will remain until you
make some sudden movement which
startles aim or until he has had as
much petting as he wants. when. with
puff Of regretful delight, he will re-
duce himself Ia his usual dimensions
aud hop away. bent once more on the
pleasures of he chase.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
Balzae and Black Coffee.

Balzac was. addicted 10 the use OF
strong black coffee and depended upon
II as a nervous st:mulant during the
hours which he devoted TO compost
ton. Its effect he has himself de-
scribed in these words:
The coffee falls into your stomach.
Immediately everything starts into ac-
ton. Your ideas begin TO move like
GRAND Army battalions on the battle
6eld. and the battle opens. Memories
arrive at a run. standards flying: the
ligh: cavalry OF comparisons breaks
into q magnificent gallop; the artillery
OF logic dashes up and unlimbers;
thoughts come rushing up us sharp
shooters; characters spring up on all
sides; the paper becomes covered with
ink. for the struggle has begun and
ends in torrents OF black water like
the battle IN black powder"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
The Back of a Glove.

The meaning OF the three marks on
the back OF glove and the clocks on
a stocking were two OF the little mys-
teries of dress explained at lecture
on clothes In London. The lecturer
said that the three marks on the back
of glove correspond to the fourchette
pieces between the fingers. and in old
en- days these pieces were continued
along the back OF the hand, braid be
ing used to conceal the seams. A
somewhat similar origin was assign
ed to the ornamental clock on the
stocking In the days when stockings
were made of cloth the seams came
where the clocks do now, the orna-
mentation then being used TO hide the
seams. The useless little how In the
leather band lining mans hat is II
survival of the time when n hat was
made 10y taking piece of leather. Dor
ing two holes through II and drawing
It up with II piece OF string.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
Nine. Rejans at Rehearsal.

Nine. Rejane ut one OF her rehearsals
was endeavOring TO impress upon q
young actor the necessity OF a tragic
expression.
Put yourself In his place" she said
But l have never been through such
an experience" the othenpleaded.
well, then" retOrted the actress.
Imagine you have lost 800 or 400
louis at baccarat and that you have
been dismissed from the company"
His face fell.
There you have IT," said she. Keep
that expression and you will win"
For n young woman who could not
weep TO order she tried a heroic cure.
VERY well. l will take the part
away from you. You are not pretty
enough"
This had the desired effect. and the
hoodgates opened.
Weep like that and you will he the
hit of the piece" exclaimed Rejane
triumphantly. London NJ. A. +.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
Fashions In Rorneo.

According Ia the rules of Borneoan
fashion II is deemed necessary 10 mold
ones limbs into n more shapely form
than that bestowed by nature. This is
done really effectively by winding
strong brass wire round the ankles. the
wrists. under the knees and above the
elbows OF children. Growth at these
points is. In consequence. greatly ham
pered, with the result that the limbs
come to be deformed or. according to
Dyak ideas. brought into proper shape.
The headdress consists of curious
headwork cap. and around his neck a
bridegroom TO be wears bangles of
plated fiber and strings OF cowrie
shells. These shells. by the way. as IL
other parts of the world. are used as
currency. A yard OF fiber or twenty
to thirty cOwrie shells represent the
value OF a penny. The white armlets
are made Of another species of shells.
Wide World Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
THE BUSTER STRAWBERRY.

strawberry growing has resulted in
the production of very large crops OF
this valuable fruit. especially In the
eastern provinces OF the Dominion.
where strawberries have come into
very general use. The ease with
which new varieties of this fruit are
produced from seed has resulted In
the introduction during the past few
years Of large number of new sorts.
The Buster. originated by q. C..
Stone Of Moline. ILL.,. is called one OF
the best varieties. 1t is roundish.
large. bright rather pale red. with not
prominent seeds. The flesh Is bright
red. juicy, briskly subacid. moderately
firm, OF medium to above in quality.
The season is medium late to late.
plant vigorous, with medium number
Of runners; foliage good. but rusts
considerably. 1t keeps its size well
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
Burns as Tax Collector.

In the Olden days candles were taxed
articles. and 1t was the duty Of Robert
Burns as an excise officer TO see that
the tax was not evaded. he generally
looked the other way. however. as
when passing through the kitchen one
night at William Lorimer's OF Kenni-
shall, where the gudewife was busy
making candles. he merely remarked.
Faith. madam. ye're thrang the
nicht." and passed into the parlor.-St
James Gazette.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
Sens In Verse
CALL OF THE HEART.

I .ONG since I heard tho call OF tho wfld.
- 1t came with the springs nrst day.
Then int my blood crept the vanderbilt.
And far from the choking city dust
ned to the woods away.
PREAKING my peace In that forest
- home
There murmured q wantoniug breeze.
Bearing tho call OF the restless deep,
Which sang In my ears and stole my sleep
And lured mo over the seas
PICKLES.. I sailed TO the frozen poles
~ Or voyaged to east and west,
For moro calls came to me one by one.
And. following blindly on and on.
/ YEARLY prayed for rest.
liver I answered and hoped for peace.
~ And ever they called anew.
TIL, low and clear. from tho rest apart.
There came the surer call OF the heart.
Which led at the last to you.
Alfred Hustwick-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
A Einancier,s Observation.

HE spends money like a prince"
said the man who makes trite compar-
fsons.
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"only most members OF royal families
have met in my banking experience
are more anxious to borrow money
than to disburse it."-Washingtop Star
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
The Mountain. Bother Thsm.

The British have had heaps OF trOu-
BILE in Siam to make the natives under
stand that the world Is round instead
of fiat. Indeed. the native teachers
keep on teaching the children that it
IS fat. and when argued with they re-
ply, "If II isn't fiat why do the noun
tains stand up as they do instead Of
rolling downhill?"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
The Teddy Bears Disquict.

All quite too previous you were.
You brave Cooks polar bears"
I'm still in vogue. You're out OF style.
My canton flannel dears
And yet / read back number in
The fate I have my eye on.
For Teddy bear must needs give place
To Bwana Tumbo lion.
New York World
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08

TRY OUR RED CROSS and other makes of Low Cut
Shoes Will find them the most satisfactory you get
OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT keeps the best to be
had We the highest prices for produce and always
take it
No matter what you want always We
Will treat You right
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
A Paradox.

Little Will!e-Say. pa. what Is n par
adox? Pa-Well. my son. II coal stove
Is one Kind of paradox. II won't burn
until II Is put up; then II won't burn
until II is shaken down Chicago
News
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
A GOOD STRAWBERRY.

The Buster Considered Ono of the Best
Varieties Of This valuable Fruit.
According to w. T. Macoun. borti-
culturist OF the central experiment
farm Of the Canadian department Of
agriculture. the rapid extension Of
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-06-08
PROPERTY CONVEYANCES
Real Estate and Property Transfers
Recorded

the Clerks Office of Rockbridge |
for two weeks ending May
Is. 1910.
Calvin Goodbar to Homer C
Good bar, tract of land on Hayslett's
Greek.
John f. Vess to William H.
Ayres, 7Si acres on head aters of
Kerr's Greek, adj. Hugh T. Knick,
$1.7OO
w. ii. Ayres to T. NJ. Hartbarger,
ETC., 78i acres on headwaters of
Kerr's Creek, adj. II. T. Knick,
$4,000.
John A. Champe to James H.
Do a'd, lot on Houston street, Lex
ington, adj. Jas. NJ. Zollman, $3.50.
Rockbridge Building and Loan
Association, to II. L. Eichelberger.
several lots west of Lexington.
81, 600.
A. f. Dudley, etc., to G. N. Bar
nett, their right in three tracts: Cd
25 acres on Timber Ridge; (2) Ia
acres near Fairfield; (3) 9.27 adj
tract 2, $50.
A. 7. Shields, clerk, to Geo. R.
Quinn, lot in Goshen.
John n. Berry to David p. Dice.
ETC., Is acres and AZ poles, and ~
acres and 146 poles, respectively
Walkers Greek district, 5000.
Robert A. Little to David p. Dice
etc, SO acres and 20 poles on Hays
Greek, adj. John N. Berry, 81, 100.
S. G.. Donald to ]. McGuffiu Henry,
So acres AID lao poles two m e.
south of Fairfield, adj ]. D. Camp
bell, $3,OOo.
S. W. Wilson to n A I1ackey,
acres, a part OF the Stone House
tract, $50.
J. f. Tolley, etc, to H. n. Miller,
1884 acres, two miles west OF Rock
bride Baths, $l645.
]. f Bosworth, trustee. TO Rock
bridge Building & Loan Associa.
ton, Inc, lot in Brownsburg, adj.
Rice Lewis, etc, 1850.
]. +. Mccormick TO NJ. d Full.
wider, 8 acres adj. S. W. Agnor,
etc, $685.
S. W. Tardy to Burwel r Hall
ETC., the Edmon5son Farm OF Is;
acres, one and one-haf lies south
west OF Beuna Vista. 1000.
Geo. p Lightner to James a
Lightner, etc. one-half interest il
"a acres of the Carson tract"
] w. Goodbar to ]. R. 7. Fix ,
acres on Brushy Hill, adj. lands c
Town of Lexington, $3.50.
Hugh A. White, specl commr.
to D. w. Decker, 800 acres one ant
one half miles west of Buena Vista
adj J. H. Paxton's heirs, 5000.
Albert Green to Carolina Gree
certain lots in West Buena Visit
Land Co.'S. land fronting on count
road.
, Albert Green To Ida f. Gree
several lots in West Buena Visit
Land Cos. land.
w. w. Dudley to S. Wisemar
! IS 1-5 acres, 5000.
t Emma A. bod, etc, T. f. ReiC
, 67-10O acres adj. L. Nj. Leibig'
line, Natural Bridge district, SIS.
!. A. W. Morrison, trustee to G. A
= Hostetter. Al acres adj. ]. S. Arm
. strong on Golfers Greek, $50.
Howard E. Loving and wife
Charles Drain, their interest in 1C
acres adj. Philander Bane, nee
Golfers Greek, $40.
i Catherine Nj. Perry to Geo.
:, Bailey, 40 acres near Bells Vale
= station. 81, $50.
it Thomas A. Sullivan to Mary ]
= Fitzgerald, house and lot on Wasl
}. ington street, Lexington, adj. d
- 4. d. EStill.
Board of Supervisors to Roc
bridge Building s. Loan Associ
)" ton, Inc, 1928 acres adj. &c
T. Hileman on Brownsburg road, s.
$50.
s. WA Harlow to Mollie E. Harlov
.e III acres adj. A. M. Anderson, nil
y miles north of Lexington,
l. A. T. Shields, clerk, to BIG. Bal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23

% establish countercharge. con-
Guided to discover If possible what bis
Intentions might be In this respect. /
told him the story OF the exchange OF
satchels as having happened TO a
friend Of mine BE turned and after
fixing sharp glance on me said cool
ly:
81 see you are the man with whom
played whist and who went of with
my satehel."
And you are the man who robbed
house in NJ. two years ago and whom
caught by the coattail and recog-
nized as he passed out. Suppose / give
you awayf"
You'll stand trial on a charge Of
murder"
Il can easily prove that / was
medical student and was taking the
foot home for dissection"
"Not so fast. please. To head yon
Off / learned of a missing man and
secured evidence to prove conclusively
that a man of your description was
seen to murder the person who had
disappeared Then I turned over your
satchel with the foot in it to the po-
lice"
Suddenly it dawned upon me how
foolish | had been not to report the
case myself Tt would have blocked
my opponents game.
''If you report me-" he continued,
persons supposed TO be unknown to
me win inform the police of your iden-
tity with the man whom my witnesses
saw you murder. You will be arrest
cd. tried and the best of circumstantial
evidence furnished TO prove that you
had a grudge against him, murdered
him and intended TO protect yourself
in case Of discovery by the fact that
you were medical student studying
Rnatomy"
mental vision Of one of those cele-
DRAFTED murder cases of which / would
be the central figure and wherein half
the people believed in the accused's
guilt and the other half in his inno-
cence cane up before me-
My friend" | said. Sin the eye OF
the law should we Inform on each
other we would both be suspected
criminals. which is the next thing to
being PROV I'd criminals. | am quite
sure would be proved guilty. At any
rate, I should be ruined. Go in peace
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23

Wilson Bros. remedies, toilet pre-
parations and extracts for sale by ].
0mundson.
Thursday and Saturday evenings of
this week the Electric theater. All
new and popular subjects.
State Labor Commissioner Beck and
and one of his assistants, j. A. Norris,
were in the city on official calls last
Wednesday.
Illinois legislature has passed a
general primary election law, in many
respects similar to the Wisconsin enact
ment. The bill awaits executive APP
proval.
Selling liquor on Sunday in violation
of the statutes is sufficient cause for
the revocation of saloon license, ac-
cording to the attorney generals de-
partment in answer to an inquiry from
the district attorney of Oshkosh.
Postmaster and Merchant Thomas
Latimer ran in to the county seat from
Genoa on Sunday, remaining for day.
He reports the river section as lively
and declares that next spring will open
Burlington road.
= Ellis Schoonover and vile OF Rich
lard Center are visiting with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Williams.
Mr. Schoonover will return home in a
few days and Mrs. Schoonover expects
to remain and visit few weeks with
relatives and friends.
The Society of Equity meeting held
in this city last Saturday to consider
ACCESSIBILITY of building a tobacco ware
house, was quite well attended. 1t is
stated by those in authority that $50
shares of $25 each. were subscribed
and it is the purpose to solicit $40, 900
in stock before deciding finally on the
project.
--Jorgan A. Moen, Cashton's young
attorney, is to become resident of
Viroqua, having associated himself with
C. j. Smith in the practice of law.
Mr.. Moen is graduate of Valparaiso
and Chicago colleges and has had four
or five years practice. He is gentle
man of character and ability and will
be welcome addition to Viroqua pro-
fessional and society circles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
Calendar for March Term. Tuesday
March I. 1910

Estate of Hannah E. Jacobs Hear
ing Of claims.
Estate of Charles II. Jacobs Hearing
of claims.
Estate of John Rosol 49, Hearing of
claims.
Estate of Alsag Nelson Final set
tlement
Estate OF Emma Tenney Petition for
descent of title.
Estate of Christian Bauer Petition
for conveyance of real estate.
Estate Of David Mckee Hearing of
claims.
Estate of Lars Iverson- Hearing of
claims.
Estate of James Joseph Application
for final settlement.
Estate of John ID. Miller Petition to
sell real estate.
Estate of Anna Donahue Applica-
ton for final settlement.
Estate of Larsina Morkri Erickson
Petition for administration.
Estate of Christopher Nerison - Petit
ton for administration.
Estate of Moritz Euler Hearing of
claims.
Estate of Mary Torgestad Larson
Hearing of claims.
Estate of c. II. Minshall So Hearing of
claims.
Guardianship of Stephen James Green
Petition for guardianship.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
wKAT OUR NEIGRBORS ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
CFrom the Viola News

Lou Shookman recently traded his
residence property here for the Lenox
farm of forty-fine acres at Readstown.
Each give possession on March LIST, at
which time Lou will probably move to
his farm at Readstown.
L. E. Rabbit went to La Crosse,
where he purchased a wet-process
cement brick machine to be delivered
April LIST. at which time he intends to
begin the manufacture of cement brick
here.
Word has been received from Lady
smith that John Lenox, formerly of
this vicinity, was knocked off a railroad
bridge by work train and fell about
fifty feet onto the ice, breaking both
ankles and otherwise injuring him so
that he will be cripple for life.
Mrs. Slayter, who keeps house for
her brother James Dowell met with a
serious, if not fatal accident last Sat.
urday evening. In passing from one
room to another, she tripped on a small
raise and fell bruising her knee and
breaking the left thigh bone at the hip
Joir c. She is in very precarious con-
dIrlon at present and there is but little
hope of recovery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
Ants Have Combs.

No creature is more tidy than an ant
which cannot tolerate the presence of
dirt on its body. These little crea.
lures actually use a number of real
toilet articles in keeping themselves
clean. No less an authority than DR..
McCook says their toilet articles con-
sist of coarse and fine toothed combs.
hairbrushes. sponges and even washes
and soap. Their saliva is their liquid
soap, aud their soft tongues are their
spouges. Their combs. however. are
the genuine article and differ from
ours mainly in that they are fastened
to their legs. The ants have no set
time for their toilet operations. but
stop and clean up whenever they get
soiled-St. Nicholas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
Boston Tea Party.

Boston tea party" Is the name
facetiously given to a group of citizens
at Boston who on Dec. is, 17T3, in
disguise of Indians boarded three ships
that had recently entered the harbor
and hurriedly threw overheard several
hundred chests Of tea with which these
vessels were laden. This was done as
protest against the English effort to
tax the American colonies without
granting them representation in par
lament. As consequence of this act
the British closed the port of Boston
by way Of retaliation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
The Tertiary Epoch.

The so called mesozoic epoch was
brought to a close by the cataclysm
due to the contraction and consequent
crumbling of the earth's crust which
upheaved the Rocky mountains and
Andes on this hemisphere and the
Alps, Pyrenees, Balkans and Hima-
layas on the other side Of the world.
incidentally to this tremendous alter
alton in the face of the earth all the
giant reptiles were wiped out of ex-
istence. This event opened what is
called today the tertiary epoch. 1t Is
in the tertiary epoch that we live now
At the beginning of this epoch the
only reptiles which survived were the
snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles,
all OF them resembling closely those
of their kind which exists today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
First publication February %. 1903.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of application Tor final aettlem

Notice Of application for final settlement.
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State Of Wisconsin. county Of Vernon ~.
In the matter of the estate of Ole O. Peterson.
deceased.
On reading and I'll the application Of Hedge
Larson, administrator of said estate. represent
ing among other things that he has fully ad-
ministered the said estate. and praying that a
time ard place be fixed for examining and allow
ing his account Of his administration. and that
the residue of the said estate be assigned TO such
persons as are by law entitled 10 the same:
II is ordered. that said application be heard be-
fore this court at regular term thereof to be
held at the probate office in the city OF ViroquR.
Wisconsin. on the 9Th day Of April. A d. 1910.
at 10 o'clock a, m.
And il Is further ordered that notice of the
time and place Of examining and allowing said ac-
count and OF assigning the residue of said estate,
be X ven 20 all persons interested. by publication
of a copy of this order for three successive weeks,
in TUE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. newspaper
published in said county. before the day fixed for
said hearing.
Dated this 2ist day Of February, 1910
BY the Court, ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
MORE LOCALS

The great picture "Under Northern
Skies. Don't miss it this week.
An evenings entertainment for l0c.
Don't miss it, Tonight Thursday and
Saturday.
Misses Grace Collins and Marie
Hektoen, instructors in La Crosse high
schools, paid a visit to our city schools
yesterday.
Our Third regiment band will give
a concert at Viola on Thursday of next
week We predict that no one who
attends, will be disappointed. nH
AT Cashton. February 5, by Rev.
Sybilrud. Mr.. Selmer Johnson and Miss
Ragna Erickson, both of that com
munity, we're joined in wedlock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
Coventry.

Coventry is one of the oldest cities In
England. but a more interesting claim
TO fame lies IN the fact that she is
literally the central town, The city OF
the three spires is about equally dis
tant from London, Liverpool. Hull and
Bristol. Two parllaments at least have
been held within her gates-the parlia-
ment indoctorum and the parliament
diabolicum. London Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23
tFrom the La rarre Enterprise.l

The basket ball game between On
tario and La Fargo high schools re-
suited in victory for the home boys by
a score of to IS.
Thomas Patten and wife are now To-
Gated in La Fargo and Mr.. Patten took
management of the Nuzum- Hunter
Lumber Co.'S yard here.
While hauling hay Arless, son of Tom
Campbell, had the misfortune of break
ing his arm, caused by the upsetting of
the load.
Ed Muller shut down his saw-mill
which he has been running on the Brody
fam in Clinton. Mr.. Muller informed
q reporter that they had a run of 81
days. saving in that time approximately
$50, 600 feet of lumber, all or which was
hardwood, this work was done with a
crew of six men and 16 horsepower
engine.
Eapt1Sr,e ciILriyod y,oyliy 10 sold opiv,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-23

BE sure and see "Under Northern
Skies" at the Electric.
Wanted, by gentleman, good fur
nished room in private residence, within
two or three blocks of Viroqua post
office. Direct to P. o. box No. 7S.