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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31
BIG DEPARTMENT STORE
PLACED I'M BANKRUPTCY

ST. L-cnis, Mo, Dec. 26.--An involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was filed
in the federal district conrt here to-
day against the Schaper Bros. Mer-
camille company, which operates a
large department store idwsfa =.
Schaner. president of the company,
was appointed receiver. TIE attorney
for the company said The claims
against it we.id aggregate about
5000. 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31
CHARGE S|LL|MAN
ACCEPTED BRIDE
Minister of G%utierrez's Cabinet
Accuses American Consul
of Taking Money to
Free Iturbide.

Naco. Ariz.. Dec. Ex-Governor
Maytorena, with his Villa forces.
began retiring today out of range
of the guns of the Carranza garri-
son at Naco. Sonora. Official re-
ports to Brig. Gen. Tasker II. Bliss.
commanding the United States
forces here. show that the Villa
forces have removed their ma
chine guns, abandoned their front
trenches and are preparing to re-
tire to the main Maytorena camp,
II kilometers from Naco.
This movement is in fulfillment
of a statement made Thursday by
Maytorena to Brig. Gen. Hugh l.,
Scott, chief OF staff of the army,
who is negotiating FOR a cessation
of Mexican warfare along the in
ternational Mexican boundary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31
RUSSIA TRADES ISLAND
TO JAPAN FOR CANNON

Washington. Dec. 26.-The japanese
embassy today received official adyices
from Toxic hat Russia has ceded to
Japan its half of the island of SAX
halin for some heavy guns. The ISL
and was officially Russian until Sep
TENDER, 1905. The southern half was
coded to japan by the ternls of the
treaty of Portsmouth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31

After more than 40 years two e
ploded German shells fired during the
Franco russial var have been found
during digging of trenches near a fort
Oh the outskirts of Paris.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31

King George v has Travelled more
any Other living monarch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-12-31

Mrs. Henpeek--I see that d wife
claims that her husbands affections
have been alienated by his motfer-in-
law.
MIR. Henpeck-Ah! stop your kidding.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

and. leaving the weapon behind him,
fee. Joe was known to never carry a
weapon, and the leaving of this fire.
arm behind, together with the forcible
entry of the place, would throw the
crime upon mysterious tramps or bur
glars. AS darkness fell he prowled
forth, assured himself that Harding
had gone, then, prying open the win
dow. entered and sat waiting by the
low burning lamp until the sound OF
distant wheels reached his ears. He
had not loaded his weapon yet, having
reasoned that should he be caught be-
fore the act with an unloaded gun he
would be deemed guilty Of a far less
offense than should it be loaded. But
now the time had come.
From his pocket he drew some pow
der and poured II into the yawning
muzzle, laying the bullet upon the ia
BILE Next, he must have some paper
wadding for both powder and ball. and
book lay close at hand Without
looking at its cover he tore forth
handful Of leaves and, selecting one.
laid the others aside as he raised the
first piece preparatory to crumpling It
up and ramming it home upon the
powder. As he did 50 the words upon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Would Gust Boards.


o. F. Roessler, members of the spe-
cial committee of the legislature to in
vestigate the proposed forest reserve,
has returned from Rhinelander, where
the committe held a meeting.
The committee recommends:
That reforestation be continued in
Wisconsin.
That at present the area of the for
est reserve be not extended.
That all land within the reservation
that is good for agricultural purposes
be opened to actual settlers.
That reforestation be only upon nom
agricultural land
The committee Will recommend
about the usual appropriation, but that
instead of its being made to the for
estry board. it be made to a new
commission to be called the state con-
servation commission, to be appointed
by the governor and 20 be composed
of one member with a thorough knowl-
edge of propagation, etc, of fish and
game, one a technically trained for
ester, and the third a TECHNICALLY
trained engineer.
The committee will recommend the
abolishing of the following boards and
commissions:
Fish commission. state forestry de-
partment, land commissioners, conser-
walton commission, state fish and
game wardens' department. and the
state park hoard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Capitol Contracts Awarded.


Contracts were awarded for the
north wing of the capitol building.
When this wing is built the structure
viii be complete.
The stone and marble contract went
to the Northwestern Marble & Tile
company of Minneapolis fer $133,S70.
The mason work went to McNulty
Brothers of Chicago for s97 200.
Riesen & Riesen of Milwaukee land
ed the carpenter work contract, the
amount being $36.473.
The lead glass contract went to the
Decorator Stained Glass company of
Madison, their bid being S2,240.
The Flour City Ornamental Iron
Works company of Minneapolis was
low on the ornamental iron contract
with a bid of $S6.350
Heating and ventilating contracts
went to the Mueller company of Mil
waukee at SCI. 400 C. !. Fox of Mil
waukee was awarded the plumbing
contract, his bid being $4,000.
There was only one bid on elevators.
and more will be sought before award
ing the contract.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

the leaf caught his eye. and slowly he
read:
Thou shalt not kill"
His hand trembled and his face
grew gray. Then in the night without
he heard the beat of hoofs before the
barn, coupled with the loud command
to whoa" and with a gasp he clutched
another sheet Before his eyes swan
the words:
Likewise l say unto you, there is
Joy in the presence Of the angels of
God over one sinner that repenteth."
Slowly the gun slipped from his
hand, his form relaxed and he sank
into a chair, his head falling upon the
table.
Five minutes later John Harding
fresh from embarrassing his team,
throwing open the door, started back
in fear and amazement. Then softly
he approached the man who was now
shuddering as he had beneath the
whip. laid the gun aside and gazed at
the mutilated Bible. Upon the floor
he saw the dropped pages, gathered
them up, read them. then slowly un-
derstood
For the second time that day Hard
ing's hand fell upon the shoulder OF
the other, but this time it was with
parents gentleness.
Brother sinner" he whispered husk-
lily.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Their Trouble.

A member of the hoard Of educa-
ton, serving as chairman of the board
OF superintendent. was In need OF
teacher, and he wanted certain won.
an whom he knew had passed the ex.
animation satisfactorily, but who for
some reason had. not yet been as
signed. In his indignation he called
up the office of the board AMI in q
sharp. impatient voice asked:
What is the matter with the
board of superintendent. anyway"
"The trouble with the board of su.
perintendents,' came the slowly
drawled reply, is that they take them
selves too seriously. They forget that
God made them just for the fun o: It,"
New York Evening Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
~Bsss
The New Year Presents.

The French "etrennes," both in
name and in date, preserve historical
continuity with a clearness that our
Christmas box has lost According to
the ancient Roman legend the custom
went back to the rape of the Sabines,
or, rather, to the reconciliation of the
two peoples afterward, when Romulus
cut green branches from a grove of
the goddess Strenua and presented
them to Tatius. Thereafter Romans
gave each other branches for luck jan
uary /, together with figs, dates,
honey and a small coin-such luck
gifts being termed "strenae." Even
emperors were powerless to put down
a custom that in time became burden
some and the church similarly failed
anS was driven to Outstanding the
practice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Honorable Arehers.

The British Honorable Artillery
company were at one time mighty
men with the bow and arrow, and they
were most particular as to the replac-
ing of what were known as the arch
er's nr>rs--wooden pillars in the open
spaces of the capital. Several times
in the century before last the valiant
men OF the H. A. c. (who date from
the year 1887, when they were incor-
porated by Henry VIID asserted their
old archer privileges. and replaced
marks that had been removed by en-
croachers. In 1891, when the Long
Butts at Islington Common were de-
stroyed by grave-diggers, the artillery
company were wroth, and compelled
the vandals to restore the targets. In
1912, of all the open ground for arch.
cry. there remained only few acres
to the north of the City road.--Pall
Mall Gazette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
HIS COMING TIME OF EASE
Georgia Farmer Was Looking For
ward to Period When Hard Work
Should Be Over.

A lumber buyer was staying over
night in little farmhouse in the back
woods Of northern Georgia The men
of the house did nothing but sit by the
fire and chew tobacco. The lumber
man had told how he had held his job
for seven years.
you got me beat" said the old
cracker. 1--WE only held mine for six
years"
What is your job?" asked the lum-
herman.
ooh. l sit by de fire and watch dat
de kids lon't fall in"
What do you do in the summer
he asked.
Il sit by de well and pull de kids out
when dey falls in"
What will you do when the chill
dren grow up and don't need watch
ing?" he asked
Den, l 'spose rs goner take things
easy ano retire" he said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Her Collateral.

Excuse me-" said Bridget. putting
her bead in at the cashiers window,
but dc OF understand thot ye= lind
morey here on character"
"Why-yes," hesitated the cashier.
Thin ord loike fifty dhollars, sorr,
on moine," said Bridget, producing a
number of greasy references. "They's
swim Nv thin from me previous inn
plyers-"
But the cashier had fed. The idea
Of explaining the intricacies of coli
lateral to a lady with seven charac-
tiers was too appalling-Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Fas,Idious shoppIno.

A butcher in mice part" of town
tells of the curious whims of some of
his wellto-do patrons.
One OF them. it appears. rushed into
his shop just about closing time and
exclaimed:
My husband desired that should
come in this afternoon and order some
special English chops. and I've been
so busy until now l haven't had the
time. Now shall be compelled to
carry them. And couldn't you please
have them wrapped so that they will
look like a book?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

fallen into the hands of a compassion
ate man" With a hiss the lash fell
and a shuddering scream burst from
the lips of the cringi1g one. But from
then on no sound escaped them until,
at last released from the iron grip, Joe
fell Imply upon the frozen ground.
Sternly gazing down upon his victim
for a moment, Harding turned away.
1T was the just punishment Of a
rogue by just man." he muttered to
his conscience.
From a shapeless, writhing heap the
fallen one arose, his small eyes CLINT
ing with the deadly glare of a prodded
serpent. Whip me, you black devil
you usurer-you forecloser of widows
mortgages-you dodger of taxes-you
you" The voice rose to an mar
ticulate scream of rage. "By the Eter-
nal. I'll kill you for that-yes, murder
you in cold blood" Then the first
wild outburst of passion passed and
into the red eyes a look OF cunning
crept, the cunning that outwitted
wary wild beasts an0 took them in his
snares.
He passed rapidly through the brush
until he came to a hollow log, from
which he drew an ancient gun which
he had stolen and hidden there years
before. None knew that he possessed
it, and he chuckled at his own cum
ming as he plotted his details. He
knew that Harding's family was away
and that John would attend church
that night and return home alone after
services. Nothing would be easier
than to raise a window of his foes
house during his absence, and upon his
return kill him at his own threshold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
dominates New postmasters.

The president nominated for secre-
tary of the legation at Panama. Will
ling Spencer of Pennsylvania.
The following were nominated post
masters:
Wisconsin-Robert A. Grigon, Sur
ing; Edward 10th, Wisconsin Veter.
ans home; William Alexander. Hay.
ward; John A. Stewart, Seymour.
Recess appointments-C D.
Kuykendakl, GRANVILLE, ILL.,; Emil J.
Hess, aendota, H.; l. c. Davidson.
Carthage, H.: Richard Simmons. Ma
comb, IL; Charles Z. Hogadone, Grand
Rapids, Mich; Charles J. Tarte, Ma
rine, City, Mich; Marjorie D. Bloom.
DEVILS Lake. n D.. Myrtle Nelson.
Bowman, n. D.; w. w. Smith. Valley
City, N. d.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
An Awful Vision.

On an English golf links there is a
notice to the effect that "mistresses
are invited to allow their housemaids
to practice rife shooting at the range"
This excites great disgust among the
recruits. One of them told me of an
awful vision he had in consequence.
He saw the Germans arriving in town
and, meeting them in deadly combat,
the local corps of housemaids. while
the members OF the new army" had
to busy themselves getting the meals
and making the beds!-The BY.
stander.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
What He Meant.

Perhaps 1t is best. after ALL" re-
marked the rejected sutton. as he lin
gered in the hall "A man of twenty
FIVE would soon tire of a wife who
lowered round the thirty-two mark"
why, Mr.. Ardent" said the woman
in the case, ''how very ungallant os
you to insinuate that | am thIrty-iwo."
We'll, perhaps you are not" ne re-
piled. but II certainly struck mo that
you were somewhere near the free.s
ing point"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
At the First SIGNS

or falling hair get Cutieura. It
works wonders. Touch spots of dam
druff and itching with Cutieura ONT
ment, and follow next morning with a
hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. This
at once arrests falling hair and pro-
notes hair growth. For free sample
each with 32.p. Skin Book. add ess
post card: Cuticura, Dept X, Boston.
Sold everywhere.-.idv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Interpretations.

The following firms in Wisconsin
have filed articles Of Incorporation
with the secretaI~ Of the state.
The Elwood f. Gillen conapany. MI.
waukee: capital $4,000. incorpora
tors. Edward f Gillen J. A. Harring.
ton and NJ. z Walker
The Moore Improvement COMPANY.
Fond du Lac. capital. s25. 900 ineor.
porators. Henry c. Moore. Jessie 3
steenberg and o. Wyatt.
Davis Dairy company. Rewey: cant
tai. 1880. tncorporators. G. Il. Jones
w. c Davis. w. J Jones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
A Gladstone New Year.

Oh, happy. happy may the year that's
dawning prove for thee,
Each day unfolds new joys untold, thy
hopes fruition seeS
Around thy feet bloom flowerets sweet of
friendship, love and mirth,
May gladness reign within thy heart, and
peace DER all the earth.
May every link in friendships chain for
ever stronger grow,
and every JOY without alloy in a sturdy
river flow
May peace and plenty ill your life and 10y
your bosom cheer,
To all Of worth throughout the earth. q
gladstone, bright New Yeari
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
BzuMa
o.
Sinner
q
H77yM1y0ene

g: :: !: :: !:
HILL An iii u ul1lu UldH9 HGllnST Was
N-A lunches, but just now
all this was different. For he had
seen certain signs that one of his
shoats had been stolen; had a pre-
sentiment that a certain unworthy
known as "Shiftless Joe" had done the
foul deed, and possessed bunch that
he was about to horsewhip Joe until
he outsquealed any pig critter that
was ever lifted over a fence on a
moonless night. So. being a man of
deeds as well as thoughts, he took
down his trusty bull whip and started
swampward towards the abode of his
victim to be.
Now Shiftless Joe was not reckoned
among the 400 of John Harding's COM
munity, and when one is told that
there were but 400 people in that dis
trict he will III 1erstand that the state
ment has weIl-defned meaning. He
lived alone at the edge of sthe big
swamp, fishing in summer when it
was not too hot; trapping in winter
when it was not too cold; sleeping and
loafing the year around. he was avoid
ed by the entire Woodworking, hard
praying settlement
1t was a long tramp from the home
OF Harding to the miserable cabin of
the trapper, and by the time the for
mer had arrived there his righteous
wrath against the slothful, sinful b.
ing whom he sought was grim and un.
relenting. MY house is the house of
prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves" he quoted sternly. Then he
raised his fist and smote upon the
wretched door such a blow as Moses
of old might have struck when he split
the rock and babe the waters gush
forth. From within a squeaky. rat
like voice babe him enter, and through
the narrow doorway he crowded.
He glanced around the cluttered
place. From one corner thin. weasel
like figure arose and stood cringing
before the mighty one, fear thickly
spreading his face as he noted the
formidable whip tightly clutched in
the equally formidable hand. Good
morning. Mr.. Harding. Happy New
Year" he said, fawningly.
1T is a bad morning for you, and It
is going to be an unhappy beginning
Of the New Year." he retorted. "Steal
my shoat, will you!' The smaller man
threw UP his hands with a protesting
gesture as quick denial Ieaped to his
lips. But Harding silenced him with
q roar.
Don't add lying to your thievery.
you sheep-killing cur. One false word
from your lips and your punishment
shall be doubled. You thought you
were cunning, but in several places L
found the mark Of that club foot of
yours while you were making OF with
my good pork. Now what have you to
say"
Nothing. except that I did not steal
-" AS bear strikes, so did the heavy
arm of the invader shoot out the hand
gripping the thin shoulder like a tran.
Il warned you if you lied our pun
ishment should be doubled. Has not
the good Lord commanded Thou shalt
not steal? Thank your stars that you
did not live in those days. for you
would have been stoned to death.
Rather, bless your luck that you have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Knew His DAUGHTER.

Young Mani have called, sir. to
request the hand of your daughter in
marriage.
GTumbells-Has she accepted your
Young Man-Yes, sir.
Grumbells-Then why do you want
to come round and bother me with
your troubles?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Salary Raise Plan Downed.

The attempt to raise the salary Of
members of the legislature from $500
biennially to $500 annually through
constitutional amendment was defeat.
ed at the last general election by near.
ly three-to-one vote. according to
the state canyassing board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

William II, Armstrong Of
this city was reelected colonel of the
Wisconsin uniform rank, Knights Of
Pythias. Al the meeting held here
delegates were present from Milwau-
kre, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Jonah. Mon
roe. Berlin, Sheboygan and other
places
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
STATE NEWS BRIEFS

Oshkosh.--The local board Of indus
trial education has received from
member Of the state board information
that the 1915 meeting Of the industrial
teachers will be held in this city early
next spring.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Starting Too Hioh.

You told me before married you
that my slightest wish would be graft.
fed
so did, my dear, but had no
idea at that time that your slightest
wish would be "a limousine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Imnortant in nnnthera
Forced out.

why did Congressman BlowsSer re-
tire 10 private life?"
"Oh, for the usual reason"
And what was that?"
Another man got more votes than
he did"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
a Slow Learner

81 fear that Jobson was not intend.
ed to have cooking school wife"
And why not?'
He's been married two years and
hasn't yet learned how to use a can
opener with neatness and dispatch"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Madison Wisconsin may have a
$50. coo concrete grandstand with ca
pacity Of 10000 at Camp Randall II
the regents act faYorably On recon
mendation made by the athletic de-
partuIent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

What's the matter with Professor
Biggers. Is he suffering from palsy ?"
NO He began to shudder when
the Germans first bombarded Reims
and be hasn't been able to stop yet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

81 have enlisted as a chauffeur"
well, my boy drive your car like
a man and a soldier"
Father. III spill my last drop OF
gasoline in defense of my country"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
State Land Value Shows Increase.

The average value of land in
Wisconsin has increased from $3.50
per acre in 1904 to $5225 in 1914. The
average in 1909 was $41.25.
The following figures showing the
estimated value of land in each county
is based on land sales compiled by the
KkTf-oo,,.{r taw Communication.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

The above figures were compiled by
r A. Polleys. tax commissioner of the
Milwaukee road. and are brought
down to December IS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

1t is easier to call man a liar than
1t is 10 prove IL,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Universal peace is merely matter
of waiting for the other fellow to be-
gin the fight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Discretion may be the better part OF
vaIor, but it is often only another
name for lack OF nerve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Many a mans character is formed
before marriage and reformed after.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Kenosha. Mrs. Katherine Butte
nuth. formerly o'Neiil. Of St Louis,
who took poison while here with q
musical comedy company. was taken
home By her husband and S.ed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Milwaukee Edward Rouder Of She
boyean. seeing his children end wife
hungry and cold sud unable TO get
work, decided to commit suicide He
took carbolic acid. said good-by TO bis
wife He lay down to die and his wife
called a doctor. but when the doctor
arrived be told Rouder to get up for
he had taken cough strip.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
Ker,nln Eiles oath.

Justice James c. Kerwin Of Neenah
has filed his oath OF Office az associ.
ate justice Of the supreme ccur4 TO
succeed himself
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30
An Exception.

u dol't take any stock in a man
who win blacken his own business"
But suppose he's minstrel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

YOUR own DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Rel, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granuiated Eyelidsi No smarling--
Just Eye comfort Write for hook of the fJa
BY mail Free Murine Rye kenieGy Co. Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

By the time a woman acquires a
third husband she begins to think her
attractions are irresistible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-12-30

Something Hercules Never Did.
PA, what is meant by 'herculean
Hooking woman up the back.
SON"