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Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16

I'VE spend a millaa dollars arnuzlfy
In advertising. Mr.. Wilson .
mo you don't" said Wallace
promptly. Il know what you spend
better than you do yourself. and my
name is not Mr. Wilson, and I'm not
Mr.. Jones' secretary" He pulled q
card out Of his pocket. Here's my
name and here's my business"
Pembroke took the card. looked at
it. and was really affected. AS far as
he was capable Of showing real uneasi-
ness he showed 1t then.
"You mean the Empire Advertising
company is behind this business?"
The Empire Advertising company, 1t
must be remembered, was the largest
in the world.
Wallace had not thought Of that. He
had not meant to say the Empire was
actually behind Jones' Pepsin gum.
But now that Pembroke had suggested
it. it seemed to him to be a good idea,
and, without taking into consideration
the important fact that his father. not
himself. was president Of the Empire
Advertising company, he took the
plunge.
That's just what mean, and we're
going to do five times as much adver-
tising as you ever did, and at one
tenth the cost"
Then my people do no more busi-
ness with the Empire"
"All right" Wallace positively
sneered, then let's see how much out
door advertising you get this side Of
the Rocky mountains
Pembroke rose. He was not happy,
but he did his level best to hide his
worry.
Very well, I'll take the 11:40 back
to New York Come, John" He turned.
then, to Broadway, and spoke omin-
ously. You mark my word. Mr.. Jones.
you'll be glad to do business with US
before another year has passed"
"All right" Broadway answered,
come around and see me in about
twelve months. may want to buy
your company"
Come, john" said Pembroke with
out answering.
Say, John, take down that last one
1 said" Broadway called after him. Il
thought it was corker."
The judge rose from the chair in
which he had been sitting in sort Of
joyous trance. I'D give ten years Of
my life rather than have missed that"
Josie, who, as spellbound, had been
watching from the side. sighed hap
PLY; 1T was all wonderful"
Wallace smiled at her. Have the
stenographer make carbon copies of
all that Pembroke said-the entire con-
versation. We may need them"
discriminating, nearly every word
of it." the judge agreed.
Didn't tell you I'd scare the life
out of him?" Wallace asked in boast
full tones.
Did your" said Broadway. Il wasn't
SO bad myself. was II"
The Judge grinned at him in COM
mendation. Then: iii tell Higgins
that Pembroke has gone about his
business. Perhaps they'll raise anoth
er cheer. It will make them all feel
just a little better-if they could fe>i
any better He'll spread the news in
a jiffy"
We'll, what did you think Of it,"
Wallace asked Of Jackson. How
about it, now that it's all over?"
Broadway was a little dubious Its
a good plot, but how are we going to
play it?" he inquired, reverting to the
atrical slang of that street he had
loved and lost so much on.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16
CHAPTER xII-contlnued.

Were just waiting for Pembroke" :"
said Wallace.
Pembroke! oh, yes; some OF the
men told me that he is in town.
What's he coming here for?"
ITO try to give us a whole lot Of
money" Wallace answered. But we're
not going to take it." He grinned up
at Broadway. I'VE don't need it, do
we?"
Jackson looked at him with mourn
full eyes, recollecting all the bills he
had left behind in New York city.
Don't make me laugh. 1 didn't sleep
we'll"
The Judge saw his young friends
increasing discomfort. You've made
the people of this town very happy to-
day. my boy. You ought to sleep well
after this. They owe yoR a great
debt"
Jackson passed the compliment, but
WINGED. Please don't talk about debts!
Let's get on cheerful subject" With
a sickly effort to relieve his mind he
turned to Wallace. "How's the bar
ber?"
The Judge seized this opportunity
to extol local genius. "Ain't he a
nice fellow, thought"
Yes" said Wallace dryly, ''he cut
Taft's hair once"
Il shouldn't be surprise" the Judge
assented heartily. He's from Hart
ford"
His remarkable appreciation of the
dignity and glories of the little cities
was a continual joy to the two friends.
who smiled across his nodding head at
one another.
Wallace looked around appreciative-
ly. The old gentleman had pretty
nice Offices here"
YES" the Judge agreed. He nod
ded toward the desk at which Broad
way had carelessly taken his position
Seems strange not, to see him sit
ting at that desk" He sighed First
old Oscar Jones sat there, and he
died; then John sat there, and he died;
then Andrew sat there, and he died;
now"
Broadway, who had listened to the
brief but tragical recital with expand
ing orbs, got up, and, as he edged
away from the too fatal piece of Office
furniture, eyed it with suspicion and
distaste. That's the last time I'll sit
there" he declared.
But Judge Spotswood had not seen
the byplay and did not hear the youths
resolve. He was launched on reminis.
eence. Every man in the plant loved
the old gentleman. They all feel
mighty bad. Just think-he was alive
70 hours ago. and now the whole
towns in mourning!"
1t was at this juncture that Higgins.
a new and happy Higgins, entered,
cap in hand. respectfully He was
smiling genially. Excuse me, Mr..
Jones, the men want to know If you
have any objection to their celebrat-
ing tonight"
He bowed respectfully to Josie, who
entered at that moment.
They're thinking of having a torch
light parade and fireworks in honor
of your taking up things at the works
is 1t all right?
The judge beamed happily What
could be more significant Of the new
day which had dawned on Jonesville
than this speech from Higgins, erst-
while the dissatisfied, the complainer? !?
That's bully ideal" he exclaimed
enthusiastically.
Wallace and Jackson looked at one
another in a pleased appreciation. 1t
was Josie who instinctively saw the
flaw which mad escaped the horde Of
workmen in the shops and which now
escaped the four there in the Office.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16

trict court clerks office are the gem
erals in command Of the army of
stenographers. Through their efforts
contributions have been taken and
traps and cheese have been purchased
Uncle Sam has no appropriation for
buying such things.
It was announced after the first at
tack on the mice that 28 had been
trapped. Hundreds and possibly even
thousands are believed to be playing
about in the walls Of the building.
In several offices the rodents
gnawed their way into cash drawers
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16
Smallest Colin,

Talk of small change" recalls the
smallest coin in the world. 1t circu-
Iates in the Malay peninsula, is simply
q thin wafer made from the resinous
Juice Of a tree and has current value
Of 1-10, ,00Oth Of penny. In the south
ern part Of Russia the peasants use
coin Of such small value that 25O,000
Of them are worth no more than i've
shillings. The old japanese mouseng
was worth 1-124th of an English penny.
In Portugal the reis is the lowest
standard Of value. but no one-reis
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16
The New wav.

Publisher-This seems to be a good
manuscript Of yours, but tell me, my
dear sir, have you ever served term
in jail?
Author indignantly = Certainly
notl
Publisher-Dear me! that is unfor-
tunate. It would be such good ad.
vertiaement for your work.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16

got sons of my own out in the world.
You come right into the kitchen with
me. and I'll give you nice slice of
fresh bread with butter on It, No, not
a word" she continued, raising her
hand to ward of his expostulations.
Il don't care how you came to this
state, nor anything about it; all
know is you're hungry, and I've never
yet allowed anybody to leave my
house craving food. ."-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16
GIRLS MAKE WAR ON MICE
Fair stenographers Give an unpreee-
dented Exhibition Of Bravery In
Ohio City.

Cleveland, o.-stenographers in
every Office in the Federal building
are conducting war on an army Of
mice which for days have been eat
Ing stamps. weighty government docu-
'nents money orders and money.
The Misses Emma Dean, Vera
Lynde and Grace schiely Of the dis
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16
Policeman Makes Queer plea

Chicago-Lawrence Cooney, a pa,
trolman recently reduced from the
rank of detective, will ask to be re
stored to citizens clothes work be
cause his three-year-old son is afraid
of his brass buttons and win not
hug him.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16

In trying to get to the top don't
depend too much on the elevator.
Middletown transcript., 1914-05-16

and attacked official papers and green.
backs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
NEW FORM DRUNK PRODUCER
The Silo and Brown Sugar Said to
Bring s.Results"

Right now when the Demon Rum
seems to be on the run along comes a
farmer chap with mothod novel but
simple. Anyhow, the Fairchild Obser-
yer observes:
1t is said that farmers helper has
discovered new kind of booze Since
some OF the neighboFing towns went
dry, be had been in the habit of order
ing quarters worth of brown sugar
every time any Of the family went to
town. While Re never left the farm.
day or night, the farmer noticed that
every few days his halper got on a big
jag. The last time he came home with
brown sugar he watched the farm hand.
Long toward evening he noticed the
hand go out to the silo. sneak around
the rear and stick a little sap faucet
into hole in the bottom of the silo.
filling Jug with siIo juice. Then he
went to the barn and mixed in his brown
sugar, and took couple of big draughts.
In an hour he had rosy jag on. The
farmer himself tried the new drink lat
er when the farm hand was not look
ing, and it is said he quit buying the
regular whiskey at once ard is now
making his own silo moonshine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
TRUTH TRlUMPHS
yiroqua Citizens Testify for the
Public Benefit

A truthful statement of J Viroqua
citizen, given in his own words, should
convince the most skeptical about the
merits of Doan's Kidney Pills. If you
suffer from backache, nervousness,
sleeplessness, urinary disorders or any
form of kidney ills, use tested kidney
medicine.
A viroqua citizen tells of Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
Could you demand more convincing
proof of merit?
Mrs. C. H. Groh, Viroqua, Wis, says:
Zone of our family sAfered from a
very lame back and pains across the
loins. He was restless at night and
his kidneys were too active. When he
read about Doan's Kidney Pills, he
made up his mind to try them. They
helped him so much that he got Sec
ond box and continued use did Kim a
great deal of good. The lameness and
soreness was relieved and the action of
the kidneys was regulated. / am pleas
ed to confirm the endorsement | have
previously given Doan's Kidney Pills.
have always found them reliable"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
LOCAL JoTTINGs

Town is dull.
Prof. Crput is in the city briefly.
John T Stoll was at Stoughton on
Ia business errand.
-DeVerne Slack is home from Rich
land Center for vacation.
-Firecrackers A fresh supply lust
received at o. E. Davis drug store.
Mrs. Laura Ann Telford fell down
the cellar steps, spraining her ankle.
Mrs. w. w. Wigginton returned
from visit at WATERFOWL and else
where.
Mrs. Moreland of Minneapolis is
visiting her sister, Mrs. C. J. Smith in
this city.
Miss Beatrice Cofiand is demon
stration teacher in the summer train
ing school.
Regal and Lacrosse hughes are
made to wear, and they are up to date
See them at Chas. S. Slack & Co.'S.
Miss Blanche Robson Of Liberty
Pole is in the city visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Helgeson.
beavers force of workmen have
been at Perry Cowden's farm north of
Brookyille building a concrete milk
house.
-Chauncey Morley arrived home from
Chicago on vacation after nine months
absence, employed in large electrical
system.
The Twining family is spending the
week in Lacrosse Mr.. Twining has
bought an ice cream and confectionery
business.
Clark Bennett, wife and babies are
out from Chicago for two weeks va
cation with grandparents and other
relatives.
Bernard 0'Conneli of Lacrosse was
operated upon for appendicitis. Speedy
recovery is the wish of many friends in
his native county of Vernon.
During the electrical storm of Fri
day night lightning found its way into
the United Lutheran parsonage. Luck
lily little damage resulted.
Clarence Sine was operated upon
for appendicitis in Lutheran hospital
last Saturday. He was accompanied
there by his father, Henry Slime.
w. H. Ledman has purchased the
interest of Wilbur Pierce in the city
bakery and Mr.. Pierce mas joined the
forces in the Potts barber shop.
"A collision of the Southeastern
train and a hand-car near Chaseburg
on Thursday last caused little delay
and slight damage to the hand-car and
pilot of the locomotive.
Mrs. Clara Nelson has been at the
home of her brother near Chaseburg
joining in his care. For many months
Mr.. Geary has suffered from a compli-
cation of troubles and his condition is
critical.
-Viroqua Methodist Sunday school
elected the following officers: Super
intendent, T. o. Mork; assistant super
intendent, Clayton Wheeler; secretary,
Esther Williams; treasurer, Edward
Stroupe; organist, Lilah Franklin.
"A. ]. Moen and Soren Larson came
with another delegation from Westby
vicinity to file applications for citizen
ship. They were Knud Villand, Simon
Lee, Peter Bjerkaas, john SHINES. Ole
Edmundson, Halvor Hagen, Hans Day.
idson and Chris Haakenson.
Senator Otto Bosshard and Aaren
M. Braton, editor of the Lacrosse Tri-
bune, accompanied Congressman An
derson here last evening. Editor Hage,
o. E. Brekka, Harry and Chester Dahl
were down from Westby for the meet
ing. Very unfavorable weather pre-
vented country people from coming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
An Avlator Saved Lie.

At Berek-sur-Mer. near Boulogne,
France, few days ago, an invalid
went for drive in little donkey
cart, which stuck fast on the seashore
and began to sink, just as the tide was
coming in. His plight was seen by
an aviator, who succeeded in attract
ing the attention of a fisherman, who
rescued the invalid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

--Fireworks-get them at o. E. Da-
Wis drug store.
Get an Emerson buggy and save
money by having a good buggy that
will look nice long after cheap buggies
are worn out. Chas. S. Slack & Com
pany sell them, and they have been at
the same stand for twenty seven years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
CHURCH NOTES

Union religious services win be held in the tab
ernacle next Sunday morning and evening. Rev.
X. 7. Bayne viii preach.
An ice cream social viii be given at the home of
Peter Clements on Pleasant Ridge. Saturday
evening. July lth for the benefit of StMsTy )
church of Viroqua
Viroqua Methodist aid society will be entertain
ed by Mesdames H. D. and F. II. Williams at the
home of the latter Wednesday afternoon.July s.
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services in Zion church at 1880 and in viroqua
at S5N. AT the afternoon service an Offering VIII
be taken for the benefit Of Rev. Westfal TO help
him in his great misfortune. Rev Westtal Is Wen
known in this community having been pastor here
for a number of years. All are invited to parti'
eipate in this Offering
SPRINGvIILF CIRCUIT
Evangehstic service in the tent at Liberty Pole
every evening this week. Sunday services at Lib
erty Pole; pm. preaching, men only, preach
ing. Other Sunday services: Asbury lo'SOsSpring-
vile Epwurth Leagpe service p. m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE-A full blood Jersey mich
COW with keifer calf. Call on P. A..
Ramsett, Firoqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE-A heavy stand of timothy,
small clover and June grass; price 81
an acre. Address Ellen Grannum, one
mile north of Bristow, Viroqua, r. 2.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

Near Esofes. last Saturday, occurred the mar.
rage 81 Miss laura. second daughter ot Mr. aud
"a mrs. Andrew Role. 10 Mr.. Martin ,. Salson q
Rose where he takes his worthy young BRIDE.
and there goes with them many sincere cong-st-
uleoons Following the ceremony. when was
reception was tendsred b. the parents to n goOoiy
party Of neishhcrs and young friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

-, AZ the residence Il the brides A--rents. near
Nlr9qua; Mt, and Mrs Knute Enerson. June ~
Ernest Aonsen. son Of Mr. and Mrs Ever Nom
sen Dr. Enersea and Miss Ida b9erk attends1
" Young couple. 0nly members OF the 1AsalS
MitaeSscd thu Pleasant event Ar. ana Mrs
Monsen went 70 Chicago q PASS some time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE CHEAP-0ne wire ham
mock, also Ung awning suitable for door
or window, both good as new. Jno,
M. White.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE "A grade Guernsey bull
two years old, good size and color, gen.
tie and alright. Cali on or address A.
N. Simonson, box So, R. 5. Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE-Four Hereford yearling
bulls. Inquire of j. w. Gross, La
Farge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

At ChaseburE German Lutheran church June
l6, by Pastor Polechek. Mr.. Elmer Bakken and
Miss Minnie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs; Al
pert hrHuse. both popular young people Of Chase
burg communists Al the home Of the bride re.
eepton was given attended by many friends ard
well-Wishers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
Rent

For RENT Living rooms for small
family in my south building on ground
floor. Apply to Mrs. A. o. Larson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
spRINcvIfIF CIRCUIT
MARRIED

AT the home of the brides parents in the town
Of Forest. June % by Rev. Truesdale. Mr.. Harold
Pepper and Miss Eta Eastman both natives q
Eefest and young people respected ano popular
The bride Is daughter of Chas- j. Eastman
chairman Of the county board * supervisors an0
candidate for sheriff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE Iron bed, mattress and
springs, dresser, two rocking chairs,
writing desk, sewing machine, organ
and dining room chairs. Inquire of
Mrs. VIM. Hayes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

by Pastor Burrows I,sne "a Mr. Royal II. Mar
shall Of Oily and Miss Ennis II. Hatfield Of La
Farze.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
v nnfad

WANTED girl to do general house
work. Call on or address Mrs. Max
Roman, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
WANT AID. COLUMN


For SALE-240-acre farm in Vernon
county. / would consider as part pay
ment small farm or city property Jean
give easy terms. Inquire of 7. j..
Thorson, Westby, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE Grade Collie pups, males
SO, females 81. Virgil Buchanan, Viro-
qua. RS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE-The desirable Purdy res
idence on south Main street. For par
ticulars call on j. w. Thayer. No bet
ter property in Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
Lost and Found

FoUND-0n Springville road, rain
coat. Owner can recover the same By
applying to A. Thorson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01
-OBITUARY5

tAlsle twin girls harn 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Ge1rre
srls,aaeaa u Red Niouud iiysd bus q few eAys'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE My residence, two blocks
north of the mill on Washington Ave
nue.. Inquire of Mrs. VIM. Hayes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALE-A surry, in A No. con-
dition. Has only been used few
times. Will be sold cheap. Inquire at
o. @. Tuhus implement shop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-07-01

For SALLY Young Poland China sows,
to farrow last of August; choice for
S25. Also a yearling Graft colt. n.
r. Vergeront, Viroqua, r. /.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-02
B. .R.,L. &P. CO. WILL
MAKE CHANGE TODAY
The AvOndaIe and Fountain
Heights Line To Be Com
bined Into One Line

The first cars of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company to
be equipped with the pay -you-enter
system win be put in service this
morning on the Fountain Heights
Avondale line The cars will be oper-
ated from Fountain Heights to Avon
dale instead of from the city to Foun-
tain Heights, az formerly.
1T is the intention OF the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power COM
pay-as-you-enter system, but the
change will be made gradually II is
stated that the new method of fare col
lection viii give the conductor more
time to attend to his duties and will
not require him to be frequently pass
Ing up and down the aisles of crowded
cars to the inconvenience of patrons.
The management believes that the
new system will be of great conven-
lence to it's patrons and their co-opera-
ton is requested. Larger cars will be
placed on the Fountain Heights Avon
dale line and the congestion Will be
relieved. 1T is believed
The consolidation of the Fountain
Heights and Avondale lines will not
change the present route of the lines.
The Avondale cars will enter the city
as at present but instead of turning
will continue to the end of the Foun-
tain Heights line, as VIII the Foun-
tain Heights cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-02
FRISCO TO RESIST
| COMMISSION ORDER
Will Not Stop Fast Trains at
DOra-TO Have Hear
ing Tomorrow

The Frisco lines will resist the or
Pers of the railroad commission in ref
frence to the Inauguration of a new
|rain on the southea stern division and
Hs to halting its fast trains at Dora
ind Carbon Hill. This decision, while
pot officially announced, is believed to
have been made.
The company officials will appear be-
for = the railroad commissioners this
horning and place before them the
Fervice supplied patrons in the terri
|ory that is affected If the commits
Fion insists upon the order being obeyed
It is expected that a warm contest will
be initiated to determine the extent of
authority of the railroad commission in
|he matter of ordering trains on and
btops made. 1t is not believed by rail-
load operators that the commission has
buch authority.
The officials believe. it is stated. that
they have the right to operate their line
based upon experience CLEANED from
Fears of operation which cannot, they
bay, be available to members of the state
railroad commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-02
LARGEST CROWD IN SEVERAL
MONTHS AT ZOO YESTERDAY Y

The crowd at the zoo yesterday was
perhaps one of the largest for several
months. Grown-ups were in the ma
joyed the animals more than did their
elders. Miss Fancy" came in for the
largest share of appreciation and many
We're the little hands that joyously
held forth two or three peanuts at a
time until a 5-cent bag had been dis
posed of. Miss Fancy" received their
homage with her wonted good grace
and many Tins caused the children to
shrek with laughter when she would
some grown-up to reach one of her
little friends behind him.
The elephant Is now in fine spirits and
is beginning to take on flesh. Some two
weeks ago she contracted pneumonia
and for a time the physicians were
anxious. Her constitution is strong.
however, and she is now eating well.
Dayton Allen, her new keeper, says
she will soon be as fat as ever.
Teddy" the bear at the zoo, is be-
coming a recluse. On Sundays he comes
out of his cave-home and was very
much in evidence yesterday, but
through the week he remains indoors
practically all the time. He seems to
know when 1t is Sunday, for he is al
ways standing at the bars of his cage,
looking longingly down the hill, as II
waiting for some one. When the first
two or three children began to strag-
gle up the hill he became alert. He