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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
FINDS eIRL BOUND TO eAIL.
Farmer Rescues Her Before Fast
Train Arrives.

Farmer Rescues Her Before Fast
Train Arrives.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. A
gcore of deputies are searching for
men mentioned by Miss Hazel Payne.
age seventeen, of Hart, Mich, who
was bound hand and foot to the Grand
Trunk railway tracks near Nunica,
Mich, and dragged off the rails just
as a mail train came pounding along
at GO miles an hour. The girl Is In a
serious condition. During her delir.
ium she mentioned several mems
names. and the deputies are quietly
rounding them up. The girl, In a
semi-conscious state, told of eating
candy while riding with man whose
name has been withheld. The police
say knockout drops were fed the
girl Alfred Wilde, farmer. found
Miss Payne on the tracks near Crock
cry River bridge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

story TO the desk sergeant Maybe be
viii let You go on bail until tomorrow.
and then. again. maybe you'll have to
spend the night in the cooler Strikes
me that's the correct place for folks
who don't know any better than to
tear through the streets the way you
did. smashing up wagons and people
and things"
Seeing that the case was hopeless.
the clergyman got into the tonneau
with the officer. and. bidding Miss Al
len a sorrowful good-by, they left her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

then it foretokened a year Of happi.
ness; keen was the sorrow if it sud
denly died out.
In northern England. SO long as the
log lasted-and It was, Ia fact, a great
tree, burning for nights and days-the
servants Of he household were priv
ileged to have ale at every meal It is
doubtful whether such privileges
would be much thought Of nowadays.
Ale is all very well at the right time.
but few Of Us would care to have it
for breakfast, or instead Of the popu-
lar tea IN the afternoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Advice.

Look before you leap, young man,
But keep this fact in mind;
The ones who never leap at all
Are those who are obscure and small
And left to lag behind.
Cross no bridge ere II Is reached,
But. young man, don't forget
That there are bridges to be crossed;
The ones on whom this fact is lost
Are likely TO get wet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
i hope the baby

wasn't III, her friend replied.
No. my husband sat up until near
ly one o'clock reading novel, and it
was almost two before / could be
sure he was sound enough asleep to.
make II safe for me to search his
pockets Some men have absolutely
no consideration for their wives"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
SAYS DR.. kNAsE KILLED SELF.

Defense Offers Alibi for Or. w. 3,
Craig.
Shelbyyille, Ind, Dec. 4.-The de-
tense in the trial of DR.. William b.
Craig for the alleged murder Of Or.
Helene Knabe. attacked the states
case when Henry n. spaan OF counsel
for Doctor Craig said Witnesses would
swear that the accused man was else
where until late hour at least. on
the night he is charged with having
killed Doctor Knabe In her fiat. The
attorney made the opening statement
for the defense. saying he would show
the woman ply stefan killed herself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

bundles
On the way to the police station
Rev. Arthur Montgomery Simms-Sin-
clair happened to place one of his feet
on something soft and bulky. Reach
ing down, he clutehed large wad of
bills
"Hello!" he cried to Delaney. look
at this. McAdam's ROLL"
The automobile was brought to a
sudden stop, and after negotiations
that were brief but satisfactory to all
parties the officer got out. wishing his
former prisoners a Merry Christmas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Painful.

q was the victim OF a painful sur
prise last night"
How was that?"
AT dinner I sat next to Boston
girl. and, supposing she would be
frigid. asked her to cool my soup a
little by blowing on it,"
What happened"
q was roasted to a cinder."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
CHRISTMAS IN cLDEN TIME
While the Great Yule Log Burned, the
Servants Have Ale at Every
Neal.

One Of the ordinary concomitants Of
Christmas in the olden times was the
Yule log. or block. which was placed
on the wide stone hearth amidst great
rejoicing, and generally fired with a
brand saved from last years log. Loud
was the mirth If # burned and spark
led bravely throughout the night. for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Cautious.

Well. we have been engaged for a
week.
Yes, 1t vas Just a week ago tonight
that you auked me to be yours"
Have you told anybody"
Not a soul"
Then I'm afraid I'll have to give
you up. don't want to marry
freak"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

manger Of far-away Bethlehem, or
that he has been born in your heart?
Is it that angels sang. while shep-
herds wal ched their focks by night,
song Of ,1eace and good viii toward
men. or q at in your heart and life
that song has been sung?
Is It that the wise men Of old
brought gifts to the infant Jesus. Of
gold. frankincense, and myrrh. or
that you have brought 10 the glorided
Christ the gifts Of your substaHce
ycnr talents and your life?-Rey
Thomas Curtis Clark
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Loo. Bank and KlIl Man.

Winnipeg, Man. Dec "a branch
Of the Bank of Montreal at Plum Cou
lee, was held up aud robbed Of $4,000
and the marager killed by rob
bers. Police IRE closing In on the
handits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
PART oNE-continued.

I'm afraid that might keep the
children from enjoying the trifles an
going to put on the tree for Them
Ursula demurred.
'T'll cut it out, then" Jabez replied.
you just tell me where to spill the
money and I'll tap my barrel. I'm
in your hands, understand"
He looked so meaningly at Ursula
that Delaney felt the ground being
pulled from under his feet His own
allowance did not permit of such reck-
lessness, and besides he considered
such a display OF wealth as McAdam
was making as vulgar.
let me come to the front with my
bright idea" he begged. IT'S getting
late in the afternoon, and my automo-
bile is ten times as fast as Miss Al
lens carriage will be. I'll take her
and her packages around to the houses
she wants to find It'l be no trouble
at sA. My big machine is to call for
me here in just minute"
"You are awfully kind" Ursula an
swered. But / could not think of
troubling you. Mr.. Jones was going
with me as a general utility man,
and"
Jones is tired out now with all he
hss done" P. Wilmering said
"And besides he has tc prepare for
the Santa Claus work of this evening"
submitted the rector.
Don't consider me at ALL" Jones
requested. 81 think Mr.. Delancey's
suggestion very GOOD"
But you haven't yet finished your
work." Simms-Sinclair argued You
haven't yet hung the mistletoe."
Hang the mistletoe!" Jabez ex-
claimed. What we need is more con
fidence and less mistletoe. We could
have left packages at half a dozen
places while we are arguing. Let's
all get into the buzz wagon and take
the things around. Let's all of us
go. l don't intend to be crowded out
as sooa as | get here. Not me- Not
Jabez McAdam. No. sir! This is the
first Christmas I've heard of in five
years and I'm going to stay to the
bundles? Handing out these things
will be more fun than I've had for a
mighty long time. and want to begin
it right away. Show us the packages,
Miss Ursula. and well get busy with
them"
Under the domination of this master
of men and money there was nothing
al fn n hYrf fn oh nalo
peered out of the window and saw
his machine standing near the curb,
ready for him. Ursula showed them
the packages, heaped in the rear of
the wide hall. Then the men began
carrying out the things. They moved
by platoon-four at a time. Neither
of them would let any of the others
be left alone in the house with Ursula,
even for moment.
There isn't going to be room for
all of us. I'm afraid Delaney in,
formed them presently. The machine
is chuckfull of bundles now"
Leave me out" Jones said I'D
rather run along home, anyhow Give
me that package for Mrs Callahan.
and I'll take it to her. It's not much
out of my way"
He went into the house to get his
hat brushed. Ursula followed him,
calling back:
wait minute. I must go and
show Mr. Jones where to hang the
mistletoe."
Thel others waited what seemed to
them a prodigiously long time
tive got that six o'clock wedding"
Simms- Sinclair fretted. Every min
ute counts with me-"
HUH" Jabez commented. Every
minute counts with me, too. Let's
all go in and see about that mistle-
toe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

Laporte, Ind, Dec. 5.--Four hun
dred employees of the locomotive re-
pair shops OF the Baltimore e. Ohio
Railroad company at Garrett are out
Of employment as the result Of closing
down Of the big shops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

Washington. Dec. 4. ~ Nicaragua
withdrew its demand for the extradi-
ton OF Jose Santos Zelaya, ex-presi-
dent OF that country, on a charge Of
murder Zeiaya will take up his resi-.
dence Ia Spain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
A Euture Feasibility.

What's the matter with the 4:30
aeroplane? It's 20 minutes late"
The chief aviator has just informed
me by wireless" replied the station
agent. that they've been held up by
a lone aerial highwayman."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
CREATE DIPLOMATIC POST.

Action by House May Give Official Po-
sltios at Asuncion to Ohloan.
Washington, Dec. 5.-While the
house was debating a bill to provide
for a minister to Paraguay at s1O.-
600 a year. Representative James r.
Mann Of Illinois. Republican floor
leader, criticised the conduct of
American diplomats abroad. declaring
their chief duty seemed TO be to set.
tie social disputes.
The bill was passed II is under
stood the new minister will be Dan
r. Mooney of st. Marys, o.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
con.ml.alnn RnIe h Effeot

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Commission
form Of government went into effect
on Monday in a majority Of the cities
OF Pennsylvania, the bicameral system
Of selec> and common councils going
out Of existence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
sends strIt.t.ader 10 Cell.

Philippi, w. Va. Dec. 5--Van Bit
ner, president of District No. S. Unit
ed Mine Workers Of America, was sen
fenced TO serve 60 days in Jail by
United States Judge Dayton for VIC
lating the courts orders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
U. S. SUES CAN TRUST
Charged With Violation Of Sherman


Charged With VIOLATION OF Sherman
Antitrust Law.
Baltimore, Md, Dec. John p. Hin,
United States attorney for the district
OF Maryland, filed suit Saturday In be-
half of the department of justice
against the American Can company
the Sherman antitrust law. The
complaint alleges that the defendants
restrain interstate and foreign trade
In tin cans, and are attempting to mo.
nopolize the same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

Crana Rapids, Mich, Dec. S.-Two
freights were ditched and one man
killed on the Saginaw division Of the
Pere Marquette because one crew for.
got that a new time card did not be
come effective until the next day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

A really old-fashioned Christmas
is seldom observed ia this country
Coaching days and snow at Christ
mas exist only in pictures
Still there are some customs to
which We fondIy adhere--and sad viii
be the day when there is felt an apa-
thetfc a''tude TO such institutions as
the Christmas pudding and the mince
pie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Men In seifte 10 Save Three

Cripple Greek. Colo, Sec. 4.-Hun-
dreds Of miners, working in shifts OF
Is minutes each, struggled to reach
three men entombed In the Golden
Cycle mine here, the property OF ].
T. Milllken Of st. Louis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

ZeTayz KeIea5eo, MUST LeaVe .. D
New York. Dec. 5.--Former Presi-
dent Zelaya OF Nicaragua vas released
by United States Commissioner
Shields on condition that he would
leave the country Immediately for Bar
celona. SpaIn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
saIesmanshln.

To be regarded as a successful sales
man you must be able to sell things
that the purchaser does not wish to
buy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10

A pessiuIist is one who receives a
pair of gloves as a Christmas present,
and worries because they viii soon
wear out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
HAPPL DAYS nm

MolleI > kettin tnin ana so
She's quit appearin' sad;
She sings ell day 20 let US know
That she is teelin' glad.
Fathers work Is hard 20 do;
He makes an early start
And comes home when the day is through,
Worn out and sad at heart
His clos are old and out OF style
He wears his last years hat.
For mothers had 10 spend pile
To keep from bein' fat.
He scolds around lot cause I'm
So hard ON pants and shoes.
And every day most all the time.
He seems to have the blues.
Before he gets one months bills paid
The next months bills come in:
But mother says she's not dismayed-
She's glad and gettin' thin.
She does not care about the cost
When there's goal to seek:
For nearly four weeks now she's lost
Almost q pound a week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
Hope.

The hopeful man begins long before
q is achieved to enjoy his success
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
AN rNcdNslpeHAre HUSBAND.

oh, dear, ex-
cuse me-" she
said, after at
tempting for the
third time TO hide
a yawn. Il had
hardly any sleep
last night"
Il hone the baby
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-12-10
20 Massaas . You

ne massage 10 r0u.
What is the Christmas message 10
your Is It that Christ was born in q
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
Death of Sarah A. Nc Clees

Oakland, Calf, January.-Having
attained the great age of ninety years,
Mrs. Sarah A. McClees, widow of the
late William Kennard McClees, OF
New York, passed away from the IN
frmities due to age, at her home here
today
The dead woman was native of
Wilmington, Del, of English parent
She was noted philanthropist. suf-
fragist and temperance. worker. She
lived in Philadelphia during the Civil
war and served during that time as
member of the sanitary commission.
She was pioneer in the suffrage
movement and cast her first and last
vote at the recent recall election in
this city, being taken from her sick
bed to cast her ballot
She was a magazine writer of some
note and was identified with the cam
paign against the army canteen. For
thirteen years she was the national
superint endent for the department of
the w. C.. T. u for soldiers and sail
ors. She went to Washington in the
interest of the amendment providing
against the canteen. She compiled
book on her work in the cause, en-
titled ''The Army Canteen," which she
finished after she was eighty-three
years of age.
The husband of the dead woman
was William Kennard McClees, all
iron manufacturer of New York City.
After his death his widow came to
California, from which she could never
be induced to return, claiming it as
her adopted state.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07
ooh Mamma, Let Me Play Now"

Impossible. You say2 Let us prove it at
our expense. We will teach you to play
the piano or organ and will not ask one
cent until you can play.
A musical genius from Chicago has
invented a wonderful system whereby any.
one can learn to play the Piano or Organ
in one hour. With this new method you
don't have to know one note from another,
yet in an hour of practice you can 30
fingers of both hands and playing it we'll.
The invention is SO simple that even @
child can now master music without costly
method on a free trial merely by asking.
Simply write saying, Send me the Easy
Form Music Method as announced In
The American Issue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07
FREE TRIAL

The complete system together with 100
pieces of music will then be sent to you
Free, all charges prepaid and absolutely
days to thoroughly prove it is all that is
claimed for it, then if you are satisfied.
send us $3.50 and one dollar month until
$3.50 in all is paid. If you are not delighted
with it. send it back in seven days and
you will have risked nothing and will be
under no obligations to us. q
Be sure to state number of white keys on
your piano or organ, also post Office and ex-
press office. Address Easy Method Music
Company III Clarkson Building, Chicago, III.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07
Little Talks
on Advertising.
ADVERTISING IS NEWS.

You read the editorials, the news
items and the stories of the day to
store your mind and give you food
for thought and conversation. is
it not equally important to read the
advertising, which shows the way
to more comfortable living and
more economical buying of the
things you must have, and teaches
you new contrivances and inven-
tiohs which add to the joy of living?
Who can deny the real news
value of advertising which tells of
things that inventive minds have
actually produced for your benefit?
See advertising in its right light,
and you will realize that our ad-
vertisers should have your atten-
ton, as much as our editors.
PUBLISHERS.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07
DIRTY ELKS' CLUB

Valdosta, Ga, January.-The Val
dosta Elks' club on January 20, pleaded
guilty to a technical violation of the
Prohibition law and was fined $500
by Judge Crawford in the city court.
A second indictment against the club
and two indictments against Robert L.
Thomas, formerly manager of the buff
fet, were nolle pressed.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07

YOUR NAME neatly printed
TEN EASTER ART POST CARDS postpaid 10
Orleans Post Gard Co., Orleans, Vermont.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-02-07

Edith and Flora were spending their
summer vacation in the country.
"Do you know" said Edith, "that
young farmer tried to kiss me. He
told me that he had never kissed any
girl before"
what did you tell him?" asked
Flora.
why" replied Edith, 'I told him
was no agricultural experiment sta
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-27
Ell PASO LADY TELLS
ABOUT PLANT JUICE
After Years of Suffering She
Finds Relief In 1t And
Is Grateful.

Mrs. c. B. EdgertOn, who has lived in
FL PasO thirty years, Is another one or
the hundreds Of people of this city
who are very enthusiastic over Plant
Juice. Mrs EdgertOn said
Il want to get three bottles or
Plant Juice. I have taken nearly
bottle and Z know I have found the
treatment 7 have been looking for. /
have had kidney trouble for years and
mine must have been a peculiar case,
for treatments that helped others did
not help me. The pains and annoy
ances that I have suffered are almost
beyond belief; kidneys so weak they
We're a constant source of trouble
Dull heavy pains across my back and
sometimes sharp, shooting pains
Plant Juice has simply worked won
ders in my case Ny back gives me
no more trouble, kidneys are much
better and I just feel fine generally.
NY home is at 9O1 South Hill St
Plant Juice is a purely vegetable
combination of fresh pure juices OF
medicinal plants of many countries.
Thousands are learning daily just what
Mrs. EdgertOn has learned, the fact
that Plant Juice is the greatest spe-
cific known for kidney trouble. Its
curative, corrective and tonic quail
ties for all arrangements of the stom-
ach, kidneys, liver and blood make it
the greatest preparation of the age At
kelly-POllard's .-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-27
"BATHHOUsE JOHN" Is
WRITING NEW PLAY

Chicago, Ill, May 27.-Now is the
soul of alderman "BathhOuse John"
Coughlin narrowed by the slit skirt,
the tight hObble and the lace bosom
effect that women are wearing and
he is writing a play today aimed to
hold the toggery up to ridicule and
contempt.
The public is tired Of these here
problem and crime plays anyway"
he said. what they want is the
old fashioned kind, where virtue tri-
umphs and villainy is showed up in
all its horror. Get me?
In my play I'm going to show many
pitfalls are met by young women who
subject themselves TO approach, by
wearing horrible. immOdest gowns,
with Sits and slashes showing silk
clad ankles-lOts of them too. That's
why I call the play 'Silken Sanctity.'
What saws my muse2
d" When Virtue out among the walks
of life
Ventures her shopping duties for to
Staring beobs in her thoughts do
rankle,
But what can she. a maid or else a
wife,
Say, If her skirt is slit or slashed
So that it shows her ankle2''
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-27
.LlNIER RANCH IS
SOLD TO GRAVEN5
Property Near Sierra Blanca
Brings 100000 Cash; Big
Buildings Planned.

The LARGEST ranch deal in west Texas
recorded in many years mas peen made
by T. w and j. s. Lamer. VINO have
sold their ranch near Sierra Blanca TO
C. Cravens, Of San Antonio, Texas, for
siOO 600 cash The ranch is located
about 20 miles east OF II FaSO. not
far distant from Sierra Blanca The
Lanier brothers owned 5O,gOO acres and
ALTOGETHER including leased ScnOOl land
thew had about 200 sections under fence
They had disposed OF all their cattle
prior to making the sale Of the land.
These men have extensive ranch IN
terests in other states and own 400
acres in the lower Ell Paso valley and
own several vaIUable pieces IN II FasO
Look for Big building Activity.
Real estate brokers of FL PasO are
at present much interested IN three
large proposed changes IN Important
realty holdings in the city. Most i'm
DOrtant of these is the location of the
pOstOffice, which has not been def
nfte1v decided upon. There are several
sites being discussed both south and
north of the tracks and the solution
of the problem is waited with much
interest
The Roman Catholics are planning
the erection of a large cathedral to
cost in the neighbOrhOOd of $4,000,
and it IS practically understood that
this viii be located either on North
Stanton street OF on Mesa avenue In
the event that a site on one Of these
streets is selected, then the Holy
Family chapel on North oregon street
a valuable piece Of ground at the head
Of Wyoming street, viii probably be
sold and the money used for the pur-
chase of a more desirable site, and
the erection of the new building.
SynaEOe May Be Sold.
Tt is reported that steps are being
contemplated for the sale of the Jewish
synagOg on the southeast corner Of
Boulevard and North oregon streets.
The property is most valuable and the
quarters are declared becoming a lit
tie cramped for the needs of the con-
gregation. In the event that this prop
erty is placed on the market and sold,
chased and a more imposing structure
erected in its stead
Builds Tenement.
Ike Alderete has started construc-
ton of a 40 room tenement house on
South Campbell street between Third
and Fourth streets. This is to cost
about $4,000 and viii be of brick
Ike Alderete and A. Ross have
started work on their new alrdOme
which they are erecting at the corner
Of Santa Fe and West san Antonio
streets which Will' be opened about
June 2
Permits Issued for Two Bungalows
Tuesday morning Perry kir.1patric1
Co, took out a permit TO erect brick
bungalow on lots Z and 8, block 16,
Cotton addition. The house when com
time 3. Staten secured a permit to build
a pebble dash bungalow on Pittsburg
street, block q. Highland park.
Residence sold.
H. II. Bowie has sold 10 j. Dyer the
three room house at BIB MADEIRA street
in east FL Paso. for S1O50. Hawkins
Bros. negotiated the sale.