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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14
Big Pfcnic-ReIn1on.


BRIDGEPORT, Aug. 1b.-Thls sea
son OF year brings the season of
picntcs and reunions. The most en-
joyabIe and pleasant picnic-reunion
of the season was held at Corpening
Grove on Oak View farm east of
bridgeport. Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
webb and son. Harry. of Pontiac,
Ill, being in this section visiting and
having only a short time to stay tina
occasion was held so that he might
meet all old friends and relatives.
They came from far and near and
each brought a new friend. The
weather man being in sympathy with
the occasion all enjoyed themselves
to the highest notch. Mr.. Webb and
G. w. strippy kept the crowd in a
jolly mood by their antics, but Mr..
Weeb seemed to be little hurt as
Mr.. strippy got more chicken, cake
and ice cream than he did. but decided
he would beat him to it next time
There were forty relatives present
and thirty invited guests. some Of
whom were Mr.. and Mrs. B. Newton
Grafton; Mrs. w. Martin, Cresson
Tex: Mrs. ]. M. Fultz. C1arksburg:
Miss Ersie Gain, Salem; Miss Pet
Miller, Clarksburg; Mr. Edward Mil
Ter, Clarksburg, and G. w. Strlppy
Dayton. o.
In the evening all left for home
highly pleased, hoping to be able TO
meet the same crowd again next
year. - q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14

Albert r. shinns Of eynol sEIlle
4 was 4 city yit6F Monday:
wtIliam GAYLORD spent SUNDAY
with his family at NJ Lake PARK
John a. Fleming was q business
visitor here Monday from s1inn'
stond.
Thomas Davis. Of Harrisville
Is here looking after business e
fairs.
Stephen Jaekson. who had been
taking q vacation for the last week
ts again looking after his legal busa-
ness.
The Right Reverend George ".
-Peterkin. OF Parkersburg, was
guest Sunday OF Mr.. and Mrs. w r
Nuzum.
Ward b. Fletcher returned Nom
day morning from a two weeks va
cation trip to Kamp Kawista, on
the Buckhaanon river
Miss Lola swager, who had been
visiting friends and relatives In
Buckhannon for the last week dre-
turned home Monday morning
Miss Margaret Snyder, clerk in
the Office OF the circuit clerk, has
returned from vacation of three
weeks in the eastern part Of the
state.
Mr.. ana Mrs. John C. Biddle and
MI Ed. Biddle and niece. of Adams
ton. visited friends In Morgantown
They made the trip in
the formers automobile.
DR.. and Mrs. Chester R. Ogden
and daughters, Mary and Virginia,
returned Monday morning from a
vacation trip to Atlantic City and
Wild Wood, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. George shad, OF
Marietta, o., who had been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. william Koerner at
their home on Locust street for
week, returned home Monday morn
stuart Race, Of Fairmont passed
through the city Monday morning
enroute to his home at Fairmont
from Mt. Lake Park, where he had
spent a week as a guest at Loeb
Lynn.
Paul kyle, so4 of Mr.. and Mrs
George NJ. Kyle, arrived home sun
day from Texas, where he served
several years in the United States
army. He will not return as he re-
ceived an honorable discharge.
&C. W. strippy.I Of Dayton, O.. is
Inthe city for q couple of days to-
VISIT on his way home. He was in
Grafton, his. boyhood home and other
places and has made many friends
here. He neports having fine time
while in the hills Of West Virginia,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14

SUSANNA FOR CHILDREN
TNretful children.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14
SOCIAL

(oontInued Dom page 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14
play TO A TIE.

The Grassem baseball team went
TO oYerheId Saturday, where 1T
pIayed the fast team representing
that place to nine-inning tie, the
game being called on account OF
darkness with the score being to
81. a big crowd saw the game.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14

John Parrill and william Bayliss
have gone to New York for a three
weeks vacation. They will also visit
Niagara Falls, Buffalo and other cit
les before returning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14
To Have Social.

The ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist Protestant church will
have a social at the chapel, corner
OF Loucus and Sycamore streets
Thursday evening. everybody is in
.vited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-14

j. sGoodloe Jackson, OF Jane Lew.
spending several days in the city
Visiting friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
SCIENTIFIC MYSTERIES.
The Problems Of Mind. Life, Gravita-
ton and Electricity.

The Problems OF Mind. Life, Gravita-
ton and Electricity.
most remarkable state. condition
or point In nature. the absolute zero
of temperature has been reached TO
within three degrees. This Is con-
sidered to be great scientific achieve
ment. Hydrogen gas was soliditied
into pure white ice. and this was en-
ployed In the process Of cooling he
lium, and all works Of the hand of
man were surpassed The temperature
sank lower and lower until n point
only three degrees from absolute was
reached. but the obdurate helium did
not even liquety
The lmagiG atiln. however vivid. can
not encompm what this intense cold
implies It May be the death of the
activity OF matter-that is. n state OF
rest so far as chemical reaction is con-
cerned Thus If the true zero of ma
ture can he reached il may obtain that
matter will put on new aspects and
hitherto unknown properties, or it may
expire, become chemically inert, total
ly devoid OF heat and lifeless.
Stin even then the standing mystery
ever confronting man. always await
ing explanation. gravltation. will act.
Nothing known can affect the uni
versal attraction. forever directly as to
mass, whether hot or cold.
However. the three degrees may
never be overcome. or, indeed they
may, for It is now thought that science
has no limits. the scientific mind being
capable of solving all problems-so
saith some mentologists
The capital problem is first TO dis
cover what mind is. then life. next
&ravltation. next electricity. and reach
a climax in finding how it is that case.
Gus masses glow and issue light when
existing in frigid voids at zero abso-
/ lutte
There is no solution in sight for any
7 OF these perplexing problems and har-
asslng. No progress whatever hae been
made in finding what mind is the "a
son being doubtless that mind is IN
able 10 think az itself ON trial it win
be soon discovered that one is unable
10 set up train Of reasoning regard
ing his own or another's mind. His
own" implies an owner, but no fact rs
to v no this owner is has ever been
discovered Humans are not perfect.
Edgar Lucien Larkin in New York
American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
THE DOCTORS QUESTION
Much Sickness Due to Bowel
Disorders

A doctors first question when con-
suited by patient is, Are your bowels
regular?" He knows that $50 of i'll
ness is attended with inactive bowels
and torpid liver, and that this condi-
ton must be removed gently and
thoroughly before health can be re-
stored.
Rexall Orderlies are a positive, pleas
ant and safe remedy for constipation
and bowel disorders in general. We
are so certain of their great curative
value that we promise 20 return the
purchasers money III every case when
thew fail to produce entire satisfaction.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy,
they act quietly, and have q soothing,
strengthening, healing influence on the
entire intestinal tract They do not
purge, grippe, cause nausea, f1atulenee,
excessive iooseness, diarrhoea or other
ANNOYING effect. They are especially
good for children, weak persons or old
folks. Two sizes, 25c. and Toe. Sold
only at our store-Tne Rexan Store.
A. j. johnson, Druggist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
from the La Fargo Enterprise.)

Emil Heisel received a fine six months old bull
calf from Columbus. The animal registered Hol-
stein and is a fine locker.
Attorney A F. Drew and little daughter Frances
departed for Wibaux and Lavina. Montana where
they will visit Mr.. Drew mother and sister.
Grandma De Jean enjoyed a visit from her
great-great-grandson, Master Willard Belts. aged
three and one-half months. Grandma and little
grandson enjoyed their visit immensely.
The farm residence of John Moore burned Tues
day forenoon. nearly everything in the house was
saved. The Ere originated from a stoye-ppe
chimney. We understand no insurance was car
RED
S. S. Smith was in town. He is one of the many
prosperous dairymen of Dell vicinity. and is sec
Rotary of the Dell cooperative creamery company.
MIR. Smith states that the people of his neighbor-
hood are realizing what great thinas the dairy
business is doing for the farmer and that he looks
for an increase over last year in the creamery bust
ness at Dell
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

Otto Jordan left with his family for Hayward
where they will take up their residence on a farm.
G. D.. Thompson has sold 30-acres of land in
Hillsboro township to j. F. Mayensehien for 81 :
200.
Ole Robertson. who sold his farm in Greenwood
township. has purchased l20-acre improved farm
at Osseo. where he will move as soon as he can
get affairs Strengthened up here.
Herman Bohn Sr., who has spent nearly two
years on a claim in northern Minnesota returned
to Hillsboro. This is Mr.. Bohn's second taste of
pioneer life, having come here in early days and
carved out home in the wilderness.
Ole Robertson has sold his farm If l62-acres in
Greenwood township to VIM. Beranek for So 100.
M. f. Crary returned from Terry, Montana.
where he and his son. j. f. had been to take up
land, They both filed on land and expect to re-
turn there within the required time and commence
improvements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
BETTER SHOWING THAN LAST YEAR
Final Settlement Of Town Treasurers an
Omen Of Good Times

Last years tax collectors in only three
precincts of the county made clean
showing, reporting no uncollected tax.
This year there are six such. and the
total returned is 81, GIL. 80, or 81, $50, As
less than last season, all of which speaks
well for the ability of citizens to pay
their tax Indebtedness, which of late
years is growing larger and larger.
Following table will show the amount
of delinquencies and cleanliness of the
tax record for county:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
NOT OVERLY PLEASANT. IF TRUE
Rough Weather Predicted fer the moni
of April

If one can believe the long distance
weather forecasters, April will be a
stormy month. A storm of rain or
snow will be in progress as the month
comes in. Heavy April showers are
due from the 5th to 9th. followed by
cool nights. In case very high tenn
for severe thunder, rain and possibly
hail. Then again from the 18th to 10th
one can expect many active April
storms and squalls, followed by much
cooler weather. April showers almost
every day can be expected from the
25th to the closing of the month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
Big Money for Mississippi Near Us

Captain Thompson lately told the La
Crosse Tribune that Sl40, 600 would be
expended in his district alone on the
upper Mississippi, to deepen and other
wise improve the channel.
One hundred thousand dollars is to be
used between La Crosse and Winona and
the remaining $40, 900 is to be expended
between De Soto and Lynxville.
The work is to be started the first of
May this year, which is almost two
months earlier than has been the rule
for many years past.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

At Synod KickaPoo church Sunday March 26th
Mr. Matthias Nelson of Utica township, Craw-
ford county. and Miss Louise Nj. Swiggum Of
Ferryyille Rev. II. c. Smelly officiating. Gilbert
ard Mable Nelson. brother and sister OF the groom.
acting as witnesses Dinner was served to iarp g
number of neighbors and friends at the home of
the proom's parents. Immediately after the core
mony Mr. Nelson represents the Watkins RENE
ady company in Vernon county and together with
his newly chosen life mate viii make his home in
this city They are thrice welcome and eve
congratulations Of many many friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

Lillian Alice. daughter Of Cassius and Grace
Smith, was born October % 1910, and died Thurs
day morning. March 3, 1911. aged months and
- days Little Lillian great sufferer all
her young life. She leaves to mourn her loss a
fond father and mother. sister Doris. also a
twin sister Jessie Nyra. and many relatives and
friends But they sorrow not as those who have
no hope and are willing TO bow to the will Of Him
who doeth all things we'll The bereaved parents
have the sympathy Of their many friends.
Funeral services was held in the u. b church
ut Dell. March "A, Rev. Durfee officiating In
terment in the Dell cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
MES. ELIzARETH RlppIsoN

In the year 1856 when Wisconsin was almost in
its primitive condition for large tracts at least
there came 70 this state and to the vicinity of
Viroqua. from the state of Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs.
Biddison. They came in true primitive style. by
team. On Christmas day. 1886. the husband passed
to his eternal reward and at 1890 a. m. on Fri
day. March Gath. the wife at the advanced age of
% years. 5 months and II days, joined him in the
better land.
Elizabeth Mcfarland vas born in Hampshire.
Virginia. December ID. 1915 and was married to
Phillip Biddison at oakdeld, Ohio, in ISIS. Ten
children were born to them. four dying IN infancy
and two. later in life Mrs. s. 4 Bond of Erhard.
Minnesota. and Anon who lied at Memphis,
Tennessee. while soldier during tie Civil war.
The living children are Mrs. ]. A. Cummings of
Baldwin. ,tichigan. Phillip Of Viroqua- James and
Samuel OF Sparta, Also is grandchildren ant 10
Observation-Disclosures. For number OF years Mrs.
BiddisOn has been failing health, about ten days
ayo she was stricken with bronchial trouble that
caused her death She was good nelghoor. q
staunch member Of the church and from girlhoUd
days member of the Christian denomination.
Short services were held on Sunday afternoon at
the horne of her son James. IN Sparta. where she
has lived for the past two years and on Monday
morning the mortal remains We're brought tn vi
{ roQaa. where a service conducted by Rev. Buffers
held At the Methodist church and interment
followed in Niroqus cemetery.
DIR. Baldwin. dentist, second floor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
sRlLLlANcY

brilliant men like to have as
their helpmates brilliant women
The essence OF marriage is com
paniouship, and the woman you
face across the coffee urn every
morning for years must be both
able to appreciate your jokes and
to sympathize with your aspira-
tons. If this is not so the man
viii stray actually or else chase
the ghosts of dead hopes through
the graveyard of his dreams.
Prettiness pals unless 1t is back
ed up by intellect The merely
clever woman is nearly as bad
as the clever man. All those
people who carry most of their
goods in the show window are
headed for Jobs at the button
counter.-Elbert Hubbard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
waAI OUR NEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Ceilings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns
(From the Readstown Tribunel.

Irwin H. Wagner one of the successful con-
testant in the examination for railway mail clerks.
receiving ranking of fourth place.
w. !. Thomas is in the west looking up land
situation with view to taking a homestead or
buying farm having gone with Ray Galloway,
Willard Hall exchanged the stock of clothing
which he brought from North Dakota towards an
S0-acre farm between Soldiers Grove and Gays
Mills.
F. M. Groves and son Elmer departed for De-
Soto. where they will remain for about a week.
From there they will go to Waller Mon ana, where
they will work during the summer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
DIR. Baldwin. dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone IS.
First publication March % lSil--S.
PRORATE NOTICE.

Notice Of Application for final settlement
VERNON COUNTY CouRF-lN PROBATE
State Of Wisconsin. County OF Vernon s.
In the matter Of the estate of ,MaFgaret kel-
sey. deceased.
On reading and Sling the Application Of VIM
Dolen Representing among othe- things that he
has fully administered the sad estate and pray
ing that a time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account ii his administration
and that the residue Of The said estate o assigned
to such persons as are bg law entitled to the
I same:
Ii is ordered. that sai6 application be heard De.
fore this court at general term theroa to be held
at the probate Office IL the city Of NiroQua on the
End day Of May 1911. at 10 o,eioek 3 m
time and place al exsrnfniuey and allowing said
count and assigning the residue o. sald estste &c
given to all persons interested, nY p0pheAuon OF
a copy OF this order. for three sueesssiVt N1eSs.
/ in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. newspaper
published in said county. before the day hXed Tor
said hearing.
/ Dated this 9TH day Of March. 1911
I By the Court. D. o. MAHoNKx. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
First publication March %. l9u-6.
SUMMONS

SrArE OF WISCONSIN. CIRCUIT COURT.
- Vernon county.
Nancy Moore. Plaintiff. vs.. Norman Appleton.
Defendant
The STATE or WISCONSIN. TO rHE SuD DE-
PENDANT.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty DAYS after service Of tins summons ex-
elusive Of the day Of service and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid and IN case
aqa{rst YOU according 70 demand Of the conn Iairt
J. HENRY BENSErT. Plaintiffs Attorney.
P O. Address ViroQua. Vernon County Wis.
NR The object Of this action is the fore
closure Of a eal estate mortgage. The complaint
is on file with The clerk Of the aforesaid court
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

For SALE-I have a splendid stock
and dairy farm of 100 acres that will
sell at bargain; about 20 acres good
meadow, 2S acres ready for crop this
spring; 20 acres of good timber, balance
pasture; fenced with good woven and
barbed wire fence; house with leanto,
barn, hay barn and granary: splendid
fine spring near buildings; fine place to
raise fish; best of soil; near two cream
cries. close to school. This is one of
the best bargains in Vernon or Monroe
counties at the price. Don't buy until
YOU investigate. See Thos. Pierce,
Westby, Wis. 9-tf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
cough remedy | ever used as it quickly
stopped severe cough that had long
troubled me. says j. w. Kuhn, Prince
ton, Nebr Just so quickly and surely it
acts in all cases of coughs colds, la
grippe and lurg trouble. Refuse sub
stitutes. A J Johnoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

Ole Hanson son Of Mr.. and Mrs Erland Ham
son, died last Saturday morning at the home OF
his parents twelve miles west Of Niroqua. at the
age Of p years Funeral services held at
the Zion church on Monday. Rev Jacobsen preach
lnE the sermon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

STATE OF ONO, CITY oF ToLEuo.
Lucas COUNTY. -
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior
partner Of the firm of f. j. Cheney & Co. doing
business in the City of Toledo County and State
aforesaid and thar said firm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR each and every
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured By the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me ara subscribed in my pres
ence this 6th day q December. A D.. lSSG
A. ". GLEASON
(SEAI) NOTARY PuBLIC
Halls Catarrh Cupei taken internally. and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system Send for testimonials free
FL. Oh ENEY & CO. Toledo o.
Sold hy sil Druggists, 15e.
Take Halls Family J. ills for constipation.
DIR. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
ional Bank building. Phone 80.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

The Viola Intelhgencer says that Rev
f. o. Chapel, formerly pastor of the
Congregational church there, has ac.
cepted pastorate in California and has
left his late charge in Illinois to take
up the work.
1t is reported from Viola by loca
paper that Lee Lepley arrived there
from Oregon, and has accepted a DO.
sition as cheese maker at Liberty Pole
for Ed. Lepley. We understand that
Ed. has again decided to accept the
position as manager of the Kirkpatrick
cold storage at Viola.
J Coon Valley is to hold a special elec.
ton to determine whether or not the
village shall be bonded for $4,000 fol-
establishment of a system of water
works. Agitation is also on for electric
street lighting. The Thompson mill.
which has an individual system, has
sufficient dynamo power to provide for
street lighting
Hillsboro has been experiencing much
annoyance from epidemics. Her school,
were ordered closed for ten days, all
public asseGS'ages discontinued and
other rec ulative restrictions because of
measles and scarlet fever The worst
is nov reported to be over, and it will
bring relief to town and citizens.
At Stoddard Anton Nelson won the
government civil service examination
and has been appointed rural mail car
rier to fill vacancy.
There is complaint in the eastern sec
ton of the county because of discon.
tinuance of that portion of the star
mail route between Yuba and Hillsboro
The ''freshies" who many times assume
to speak for Uncle Sam, are apparently
wiser than those who have daily con.
tact and know the absolute needs of
communities.
Hon, L. s. Fisher, one of the pioneers
OF western Wiscof sin, died at his Sparta
nome after residence there of more
than nifty years He was postmaster
Tor quarter of century. county clerk
and treasurer, member of assembly
Mr tlsher was ruling element in
poiitlcs OF his aectinn of the state when
support of party and measures meaot
something.
The wife Of Postmaster White of
Stoddard uuderwent an operation at
one OF the La Crosse hospitals. Her
condition permitted Of removal to her
home
A late member OF the county board,
Ole Dunnum of Coon Valley, is moving
west with his family. They go to North
Dakota
l. O. Slmonson, creamery operator at
Westoy, has relinquished his position
and gone to Fort Atkinson, where he
will resume ike service.
Considerable amount of bay, the
property of different owners. is re-
ported to have been destroyed bv for
est fires on the Mississippi islands op,
posite Stoddard ana Genoa
Coon Tobacco seed for sale at
Sweger's grocery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29
[OBITUARY

At the family home north of Westby. Ma 70 o.
Of chronic bronchitis Mrs. Andrine Hottie aged
seyenty-seven years. This godly woman is sur
vived by husband. three daughters and five sons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

Miss Gena Orden of West Prairie died at st.
Paul the 18th of March at the age Of s. The re-
mains were brought to West Prairie, where fun
eral services conducted by Rev. L. C. jacobson.
were held on the q instant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

At the home north of Westby March 49, Mrs.
Amanda HermansOn. aged twenty years, from
tuberculosis leaving husband, child three sistTes
and four brothers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

For SALE-I have section of line
valley land in southeastern Montana;
400 acres can be irrigated, balance
bench land few feet above the fiat;
one-half mile to railway station; best of
soil; could be divided Write or see
Thos Pierce, Westby, Wis. 9-tf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-29

That Peterson Brothers are now To-
Gated in the old j. NJ. Smith black
smith shop, next to Bouffieur's store,
ready to do all kinds of blacksmithing
Will tell you more about it later.