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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18
PEOPl ROBBED OF IDEAS As WELL As PURSES
You Don't Need to Be Original Yourself Listen, Read
and Absorb.-Many Excellent People En-
gagged in Idea Snatchng.

had so much abiIity-no, talent. Why
it was as good as a book
Didn't Ellen say anything about
it, l interrupted.
Say anything about it. What dc
you mean-what would there be to be
said?'
oh nothing | replied.
And / just wanted to know if you
wouldn't write my chapter for me-
said she.
Il was astounded and disgusted |
refused fla1ly. She argued and builied
and finally shed tears. said only on
one conditson-that she tell the club it
wasn't her own.
She became indignant.
DO YOU take me for a thief and a
rObber?' she cried Why that would
be dishonest l wouldn't think of such
a thing. Now whatever your charges
will be
"'One million dollars, | said
II remembered, however, the day she
stated she was going to read it ant.
took the trouble after the thing was
over to call up Maude who belongs to
the same club
She was in flutter of delight. She
said they had had such splendid
meeting. That the other lady had read
the most charming chapter for their
story. 1t was even better than Ellen's
and they all thought Ellen's couldn't
be surpassed. That everybody was so
surprised and pleased over the devel-
opments attendant upon the produc.
ton Of the club serial. That it was
bringing out latent talent-that it was
proving that unexpected literary gifts
lay dormant where least dreamed OF
that-that-
And, do you know" said the liter
airy lady, that neither one of those vii
lains ever told anybody that I wrote
their old stories for them? And to this
day they are regarded with awe and
envy by the others.
And tits the TRUTH" she went on
That | have heard 'em both lift up
their voices at prayer meeting?"
Heaven preserve u.s." said the hack
do you go to prayer meetings."
Sure said the literary lady
These indeed be parlous times, -
murmured the hack.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18

0eneeal Suffer Discovered the Precious
Metal In California.

General Suffer Discovered the Precious
Metal In California.
1T 10 not generally known" said
mineralogist. that the discoverer Of
gold In California was Pennsylvania
and at ono time resident Of Philadel.
phia. This distinguished pioneer lies
buried in the soil Of Pennsylvania nj.
most forgotten. He was General John
"A. Suffer. q Swiss. who emigrated to
philadelphia in 1884 and became citi.
Zen Of the commonwealth. His grave
10 In the Mennonite burying grounds
at Lititx. Lancaster county. in which
village hs spent the last years Of his
life.
General Suffer was born in 1903 in
Baden. Germany, near the borders OF
Switzerland. Upon his arrival in this
country hc spent some time In Phila.
delphia. subsequently removing to the
vicinity Of Ltitz. where. in the midst
OF relatives. he engaged in farming.
Possessed Of rowing nature. however.
Il was not long before he yearned to
explore the great unknown land be.
yond the Rockies. After many priva-
tions he reached California some time
In the early forties and staked claim.
1t was In the fall Of 1SAS. after heavy
rain. that. attracted by yellowish de-
posits In q small stream. he made his
great diDcovery Of the precious metal
The news Of bis fnd spread rapidly.
and the following spring the great
S1eh from the east began.
sS0eneral Suttcr amassed a consider.
able fortune through his gold diggings.
but lost most Of 1t through unfortu.
nate speculations. He returned to
Pennsylvania in 1871 and spent his
declining years In retirement. living
on the pension Of $3.50 a month voted
him BY the California legislature. He
died June ~. 1850. Two Of his pail.
bearers were Generals John c. Ere.
mont and Ambrose e. Burnside. who
had bsea his friends In California;
PAiladslphia Record
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18
FATTED SHEEP.
Tails Of the Syrian Breed Weigh Ten
to fiftsen Pounds.

Tails Of the Syrian Breed Weigh Ten
to FHtsen Pounds.
It has been suggested that in the
sheep fattening process. which Is CON-
mon in the vicinity Of Damascus. one
might be able to trace the original
meaning Of the Biblical phrase. 1.-The
fatted calf" Mrs. Mcintosh thus de-
scribes the process In her book. "Da-
mascus:"
The sheep differ from ours. When
we show pictures Of the latter to the
natives they ask what animals they
are. They miss the enormous tails Of
the Syrian sheep. in which the fat OF
the body seems to concentrate ard
which. after skinning and preparing.
often weigh ten to fifteen pounds
Early in the summer the head OF
each family buys or sets apart one.
two or three sheep. according to his
rank in life or his wealth. The wom-
en- and children devote themselves
with great zeal to fattening these
sheep. The children all large baskets
with mulberry leaves and carry them
to their mothers These several times
day and also in the night take lit
tie wooden stools and sit by the sheep
With one hand they keep the sleeps
mouth open; with the other they cram
in the leaves, forcing them down the
throat.
Twice a day the sheep are led to
the village fountain to drink. and their
coats are frequently washed. About
the end Of SepttS1 ber the work Of the
women and children comes to an end
The sheep have grown so fat they
cannot stand up. They are then killed
Their flesh is boiled with spices and
put into pots for winter use. This
mincemeat is eaten as a relish at fes-
tiyities."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18
II Wa His Mis&aka

Mr.. Viewed (the week before his
birthday)-Good gracious. here are six
boxes OF cheap cigars my wife has evil
IDENTITY bought me for a present!
couldn't possibly smoke such vile
things, and stin wouldn't like to hurt
her feelings by refusing. I'll just SUBJ
stitute six boxes OF my best Havanas
aud throw these cheap ones away be-
fore she returns.
Mrs. Newed tthe day after)-Oh,
Tom, bought six boxes of cheap CT,
gars yesterday for my dear Uncle Jo-
mas. the sea captain. who lives in
Wales. have Just posted them to
him. They only cost me 5 shillings a
box, but I'm sure he won't be able to
tell them from good ones. Why, how
funny. you look, dear! Are you ill.,
London Tit-Bits.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18

Mrs. A. r. Tabor, of Crider, Mo-, had
been troubled with sick headache for
about five years, when she began TAX
ing Chamberlain's Tablets. She has
taken two bottles of them and they
have cured her. Sick headache is
caused by a disordered stomach for
which these tablets are especially in
tended. Try them, get we'll and stay
we'll. Sold by all dealers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18
BATTLE MONUMENT


PERU. Ind.. Jan. 1S.-A meeting was
held here today to complete the organ
ization Of the NississinewA Battle
Ground association. The association
proposes to erect a suitable monument
near this place to mark the site OF the
famous battle fought December is.
1872. between an American force. I'M
aer Colonel Campbell and the Miami
and Delaware Indians.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18

tNaticnal News Association)

WASHINGTON. D. C. Jan. Is
President Taft has arranged to leave
the capital tomorrow morning for a
weekend trip to New York and New
Haven. At New Haven he is to at.
tend the meeting OF the Yale Corpor-
alton, of which he is a member. and
will be a guest at the annual banquet
of the Chamber of Commerce. In New
York the President is scheduled to at
tend several functions Saturday even
ing. among them meeting of the New
York City Bar association and a dinner
of the Society of the Genesee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18

Bridegrooms in Australia last year
ranged from sixteen to ninety-one
years of age, and the records show
the youngest bride to have been fiji
teen, and the Oldest eighty-two. One
man of seventy-seven married girl
of eighteen. 1t is not surprising to
learn that more marriages were re-
ported from the country than ever
before.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18
For q Rainy Day.

For Rainy Day.
F1gK-I suppose you have something
laid up for rainy day? Fogg-Surei
I've lot Of things ready to soak
when it comes.-Boston Transcript.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-18

That's What He Thinks.
what do you think Of a husband
who deceives his wife?" "He's a mighty
smart man."-Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
Keeps Your Stove
Always Ready for Company"

A bright, clean, glossy stove is the Joy
and pride of every housekeeper. But It
IS hard to Keep a stove Eice and shiny
Unless Black Silk Stove Polish is used.
Here is the reason; Black Silk Stove
Polish sticks ,fehtko The iron. 1t doesn't
no off or dsst off. Its shine lasts foay
times longer than the shine of any other
polish. You only need to polish one
f3ayfh as often, yet your stove will be
-leaRey, brighter and better looking than
/ has been since you first bought it. Use
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
ELECTION NOTICE

n EIcTs T
Of April he officers ndb ware I b. chosen
TIE names of candle m for ch be vote for e o office arr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
THINK THIS OVER.
This Offer Should Gain the Confidence
Of the Most Skepticai.

This Offer Should Gain the Confidence
Of the Most SkeptieaI.
We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial. IL our remedy falls
to completely relieve you of constipa-
ton. We take all the risk. You are
not obligated to us In any way what
ever. If you accept our offer. That's
a mighty broad statement. but we
mean every word of 1t. Could anything
be more fair for you?
A most scientific, common-sense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
arc eaten like candy. Their active
principle IS a recent scientific discov-
cry that Is odorless, colorless, and
tasteless; very pronounced, gentle. and
pleasant in action. and particularly
agreeable in every way. This ingredi-
emit does not cause diarrhga, nausea,
fiatulenee, gripping, or other inconven-
fence. RexaIl -0rderlies are particular
ly good for children. aged and delicate
persons.
If you suffer from chronic or habit
ual constipation, or the associate or
dependent chronic ailments, we urge
you to try RexaII Orderlies at our risk.
Remember. you can get them only at
our store. 70 tablets, 10 cents; 36 tab
let's, Is cents; so tablets, so cents. Sold
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
A. j. JOHNSON, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
BLACK SILK
STOVE POLISH

m your parior stove kitchen stove or gas stove.
yet can from your hardware or stove dealer,
II You do not find il batter than any other stove
9olish yoa have czsy used befcfs. your dealer IS
authorised TO refund yoar money. But we teei
ipto-(ate women who are now using Slack
SILK Stove Polish and who say II Is the osSf
;f.srss A1ftvh se.ssT sssr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
First publication March 9. isi2-4
order Llmiting Time 90 No

VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
In the matter OF the estate OF Jacob
Bfesinske, deceased.
On the application of Theodore Kapanlze,
executor of the last win of the estate of Jacob.
BreSinske. deceased late OF Vernon county,
deceased. no one having required the appoint
tment of Commissioners on said estate;
II is ordered, thar all creditors are required
to present their claims and demands aga
the said Jacob Bresinske, deceased: 70. II
animation aud allowance on or before the
first Tuesday of October. A. ID. 1912. which
time is hereby allowed and limited for mai
purpose.
il is further ordered. that all claims and
Jena nds Of all persons against the estate OF
Jacob Bfesih3se. deceased, viii be received
examined and adjusted before tfisCourt atlts
courtroom, in the court house. in the city ST
VirOqua, in said county, at regular terms
thereof appointed to be held on the hrst
Tuesday of October. 1912, and all creditors
are hereby notified thereof
1t is further ordered. that notice of the
time and place at which said claims and de-
mands win be received. examined aud adj
justed as aforesaid. and of the time hereby
limited for creditors TO present their claims,
| be given by publishing copy of this order
and notice for four weeks successfully. once
| in each week in the Vernon County Censor. a
newspaper published in the CITY of Viroqua.
| in said county;the first publication to be with
| in ten days from the date hereof.
Dated this 5th day of March. 1912.
| BY the court. ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge
J. HESRY BENNETT. Atty for Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication March o. Igi2-s.
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
Notiee Of Application for letters Of administration
STATE OF WISCONSIN,. VERNON COUNTY
- Court. IN Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
County Court Vernon County -.
IN the mater Of the estate Of Lloyd Keilar
On this 18th day Of March. A. D. 1912. upon
reading and fling the petition Of T.ezrna Keiiar
stating that Lloyd Kellar Of the e4A II
vernon, died Intestate. on or about tn, tn day
Of February. 1912 and praying that she is -s1int-
90 administrators d the estals Of 1aid ased.
II il ordered. That said application be heard be-
lore me. at the probate Office in city of Viroqua
on the qth day Of May. A. ID. 1872 at 10
o'clock a. N.
And il is further ordered That notice Of the
time and place appointed for hearing SAID appli-
caton De given TO all persons interested By pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue
eessivelyi in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, neWs-
paper printed IN said county, previous to the time
appointed for said hearing.
Dated Viroqua. Wis, March 70. A d. 1912
ny the Court, d. 0. MARoEEY. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
First publication March 30. 1922.
PROBATE NOTICE
Oder limiting time and nntice

VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE.
State of Wiseonsin. County of Vernon. 50.
In the matter O. the estate Of Leonard German
deceased.
On the application Of Mack Shumway, admins
traitor of the estate of Leonard German late of
Vernon county, deceased. no one having required
the appointment Of commissioners on said
estate:
1t is ordered. that all creditors are required to
present their claims and demands against the
said Leonard GGImaH deceased. FOR examination
and allowance. on or before the first Tuesday Of
October, a. ID. 1912. which time is hereby allowed
ard limited for that purpose
II a. further ordered, that all claims and de-
mands of all persons against the said Leonard
German. deceased. viii be received. examined and
adjusted before this court at its court rom in the
court house, in the city Of Vi-0qua in SAIL coun-
ty. at regular terms thereof. appointed TO b held
on the first Tuesday of October. 1872 and ali erei-
itors are hereby notified thereof:
1t is further ordereS., that notice of the time
and place at which ssiid claims and demands will
be received, examined and adjusted as afcresad,
and of the time hereby limited for creditors to pre-
sent their claims. be given by publishing copy
of this order and notice for four weeks successfully
once in each week. in The VERNoS COUNTY CEeI-
soR. newspaper published in the city of Viroqua
in said county. the fixst publication to be within
ten days from the date hereof.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1872.
By the Court. ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
J. Henry Bennett. Attorney for Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
First publication March IS. l9ls 6.
Summons.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT
COURT. VERNON COUNTY.
Irving Price and Phebe Price, Plaintiffs.
VS.. Albert Palmer. Defendant
THE STATE OF wISCONSIN-To the said
defendant.
YOu are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty DAYS after service of this summons.
exclusive of the day ofs service, and Oct eud
the above entitled action in the court afore.
judgment win be rendered against you ac-
cording % the demand of the complaint Of
which ? copy is herewith served upon you.
TBORwALD p. ABEL, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Cousin.
The original summons and complaint are
now on file in the once of the clerk Of the
circuit court of Vernon county. and said
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
A JUDICIAL ELECTION
Notice of Judicial and National Del
egafe Election
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Deua-fment of State %

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Department Of State
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT AT AN
~ election TO be held in the several towns viii
lagos and election precincts on the first Tuesday
of April A d. 1912. being the second day Of such
month. the following officers are to be elected:
Four Delegates-at-L Large from each political
party in the state to the National Convention Of
such party.
Two District Delegates to the National Conven-
ton from each political party in each of the Con-
gressional Districts in the state.
A Circuit Judge for the Sixth judicial Circuit.
comprising the counties Of La Crosse. Monroe.
Trempealeau and Vernon. to succeed Edw ard c.
Higbee whose term expires the day preceding
the first Monday Of January. A. ID. 1913
Such Municipal Judges as are required by law
TO be elected at such election
Given under my hand and Official seal at tbs
Capitol in the city of Madison Wis, Shis End iay
of March. A. ID. 1919.
]. A. FREAR Secretary Of state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
First publication March %. 1925.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of application for final settler

Notice of application for final settlement
4 ERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin County Of Vernon. IS.
In the matter of the estate Of SteDhen M.
Kerr deceased.
On reading and filing the plieation of
Martha Keir. executrix of the estate of Stephen
NJ Keir, deceased. representing among other
things that she has fully administered the said
estate, and praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing her account of her
administration. and that the residue of the said
estate be assigned TO sueh persons as are by
law entitled to the same:
1t is ordered. that sad application be heard be-
fore this court regular term thereof TO be held
at the probate office. in the city of Virouua the
7th day Of May 1912. 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 assigning the residue of said estate be
given to all persons interested. 10y publication u
a copy of this order, for three successive weeks,
in THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, a newspaper
published in said county. before the day fixed for
said hearing.
Dated this 18th day of March. 1912
BY the Court. ID. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. :.

THE STATE OF MtSSQNSlEst q.
County of Vernoa.
/ Berthe Moore, clerk OF the said county Of Yer
non do hereby certify that the foregoing Is true
COPY Of a Judicial election notice served upon me
By the secretary Of state Of the State Of Niseon-
sin and now on file in my Office.
Dated this 5th day Of March. A. D. 1912.
BERt5E Mo0RE County Clerk
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
County Of Vernon.
To the city, town and village clerks Of the sew
erai city. toNrus and villages Of Vernon county.
At judicial election TO b. hold in the city. sew
eral towns vii1ge and wards and election dist
riess in this county on the first Tuesday Of April
A, D. 1919. being the 2z.l day Of said month. the
following officers designated in the f0rcgoing
notice from the secretary Of state ara - be ele
nd. to-wit
-Four ueleeates-at-Iarse frem each political
parts IN the state to the National Convention OF
sseh party.
Tso District Delegates 20 the National Coaven-
tzan from aaeh political party. IN each Of the Con-
s-ressi0ual Districts Of the state
A Circuit Judge for abe sixth JadiciAi CircuiG
et-arrs=sd 81 the eoahtiss &c la tTnssa Monroe
Traupeaieau and Fernor. to succeed kdwars e.
tirtee whose term expires the DAY rrceesilnE the
frsk Monday Of January. A.O.lsta
sad essctior 70 be- hsld and conducted, votes
canvassad and returns inside accordfug 70 law.
Given under my hHFsll ane 5eta8 seal n the cztg
q Vinsaua this th day of Aaseh. a. p tslA
BfE1&s ssuC tsaalaE QsarN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

Two large snaps on the belt
hold the entire garment in
place. Under this arrange
inert, the garment is ad-
justed 20 three different
sizes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
TOBACCO SEED

For SaIe-Choice Tobacco Seed
of my own raising. have an extra
good lot Of seed this year of the three
leading varieties grown in Wisconsin.
The Northern Hybrid is a variety
which lately introduced, and it is Civ
ing splendid satisfaction. | consider it
the best variety for Wisconsin. A large
early tobacco of excellent quality.
The Golden Spanish, another va
riety which introduced, is a fine to-
bacco, and is wen liked by all who have
grown it
The Cornstock Spanish is a well
known variety, and my seed of this is
strictly pure and A No. l in every re-
spect.
Price of each variety, 25c per o.,
postpaid.
II. S. POMEROY. Edserton. Wis.
c. A. Glossner, "a Ontario st. Ro-
chester, N. Y, has recovered from a
long and severe attack of kidney trou-
bic, his cure being due to Foley Kidnay
Pills. After detailing his case, he says:
81 am only sorry did not learn sooner
of Foley Kidney Pills In few days
time my backache completely left me
and | felt greatly improved. My kid
neys became stronger, dizzy spells left
me and was no longer annoyed at
night. feel 100 per cent better since
using Foley Kidney Pills. " o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

The Saginaw Handy Inner Anchong Hoop positively pre-
venting copsng and bugng Saginaw Patented ASee Door
Frame DoorsSaginaw Handy Combined Door Fasen-
and Ladder Saginaw Finest Grade Hoops Wrought Steel
Orders Heavy Closed Pattern LuesA Cost Money. But
refuse anything less than tire most efficient material and
construction And there extra charge for these and other
features such Handy Maeabe Wrench And then offer
to the So purchaser at the lowest prices that enable
keep making such good slos
We have very interesting So Book: Tine Modern Way of
Saving Money the Farm Thousands have read this book
Leaders farm science have praised tbecuse of the hght sheds
the whole so question haven't write today and
will send copy Free Postage Prepaid Ask anything
want know about the So question Well personally
PHIL APPL EMANN, Agent, Westby