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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach.
nervous indigestion, fermentation of
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases In the stomach. August Flower
is gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and aIimen-
tary canal. stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold In all civilized countries.
30 and 80 cent bottles.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Poor SMauuer.

Yes" said Swagger, this is sap
hire in my ring"
That's where you are wrong" said
his friend. THAT is called q SATIRE"
mo. sapphire"
well, Wen go to a jewelers. and
ask him to settle the argument"
Said Swagger TO the jeweler: II
pronounce the name of the jewel in my
ring sapphire and my friend pro-
nounces II SATIRE Now, which of us
is correctT"
Neither" said the jeweler. 81 would
pronounce 1t glass"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Fairs Association Meeting Jan. %

Automatically Association of Wis
consin Fairs will hold its annual meet
ing in the Hotel Miller, Jan. % and "a.
Speakers will include Gov E. L. Phil
ipp, Mayor D. w Hoan. c. p Norgard.
commissioner of the department of
agriculture; Merlin Hull. secretary of
state; o. E. Remey. secretary of the
Wisconsin State Fair board; and VIII
liam H. Reese, convention division,
Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
May Have Two Wheatless DAYS.

Madison-TwO wheatless days
week, one wheatless meal day and
elimination of wheat from all pastries,
macaroni and cereals will be inaugur-
ated in Wisconsin and throughout the
nation under new orders shortly to be
issued by the national food administra-
ton, according to Andrew H. Melville,
secretary of the State Council of De
Tense. just back from Washington.
These steps will come, he said. TO of
set the 9O.000,O00 bushel shortage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
urnes Patriotism Of Banks.

u recommend mat 81 sIate bahks,
eligible to membership. evidence their
petriotisin by joining the federal re-
serve system, at least for and during
The period Of the war" said \. L.
Kuolt. state BANK examiner, in his an
pual report to Governor Philip The
report gives the financial condition
If The 7sa3 state banks and also the li3
narjonal banks iu the state. The total
aggregate resources are S5lI7Ij.-
~ - Thesc figures disclose au in
crease OF $G5.59s,5s2. IS IN ,anElng
mower of the state from 1916 20 1917.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Petitions for Special Election.

Madison-G. M. Sheldon, of Toma-
hawk, has petitioned the new attor-
ney general, Spencer Haven, TO bring
action in the Supreme court to compel
the governor forthwith to call a spe-
cial election for senator He made a
similar appeal to Mr.. Owen, but the
then attorney general ruled that the
decision of the McGOyern- Eckern case
precluded such a suit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Millions Of Fry Are Ready.

The state conservation commission
expects to have a large number of
brook trout fry and lingering To send
out this year. Preparations have been
made at the Bayfield, hatchery for the
holding of a large number Of brook
trout fry until fall, when they will be
distributed for planting in streams that
overflow their banks at time of fresh
cts.
They will have several millions Of
rainbow trout fry to send out. The de-
partment vii, save a million or more
Of the brown trout variety for appli-
cants who wish them for certain
streams. They also expect 10 have
many millions Of pike fry for the
many inland lakes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Hao to Get Him.


rs this your machine| askad the
pompous police OFFICER to the autoist
he had stopped.
Certainly, it's mine." was the reply
of the surprised driver.
Sure it's yours?"
Absolutely certain"
you were speeding yesterday,
weren't your"
mo, / was not"
THE day before, then"
mo, nor the day before"
But your car was smoking this
morning, wasn't it?"
mo, sir"
well, yesterday perhaps 1t was
smoking?"
mo, nor yesterday either"
"Oh. well, come along with me, any
way. You're interfering with the traf-
fic."-Yonkers Statesman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Writes BADGER History.

Prof. u. IT. Amos has Written book
for use in seventh and eighth grades
entitled Badger History Stories" II
confirms n collection Of 30 Wisconsin
history stories. sketches Of primitive
and Indian life Mr.. Ames began the
work of collecting the material for his
work two years ago. A part Of the in
formation contained Ia the publication
y.s secured FROM volumes Of the Wis
eonsin historical collections. while the
arlfer has- dr.au the thought ola nun.
Ter Of stores from personal contact
with Wisconsin residents and students
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
BADGER Soldiers Die at car,p.

Camp Macarthur. Waco. Tex.-Reu-
ben Maaske, 80, Co. d, 127th infantry,
lied in the base hospital at Camp
Mac Arthur of pneumonia. His father,
Gustave Maaske, lives at Beaver Dam.
Wis. Ernest Wolsen, %. Stoughton,
Wis, Co. NJ, 12Sth infantry, also died
liz the base hospital.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Wants 1900 Badger Boys on Farms.

]. Il. Borden. assistant superintend-
ent Of public instruction. was asked by
Superintendent &. p. Cary. ~ the re-
quest Of the Wisconsin council Of de-
Tense to organize the available school
boys Of the state for work upon the
farms. This task Is made necessary
her@nse Of the great drain Of available
farm labor due 10 the draft Under the
plan outlined boys sixteen years old
and over. in the Grade and high schools
n the state viii "e asked 10 enligt for
farm labor during The summer. AMI
hundreds are expected TO reSponJ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Even our little tots weave war
words into their talk BessIe's aunt
was very obese lady. a fact which
put an idea into the child's busy brain.
She began by questioning her aunt
about heaven and what folks did when
they went there. Finally she said /:
We'll, auntie. I'll bet when you die
and get wings and fly all about folks
will think you're Zeppelin. Boston
Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
WORKERS TAKEN ILL.
THIRTY-EIGHT LUMBERMEN IN
CAMP NEAR ocoNTo ARE
POISONED BY FOOD.
OTHER WISCONSIN DOlNGS
Items Of interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and 5uIIetined In Brief for
the Busy Reader.

Green Bdy-Thirty-eight men were
taken seriously ill at lumber camp
near Oconto as a result of poison in
their food. Frank Ziubach, chore boy.
was arrested on orders of District At
torney Neuman of Oconto county and
federal authorities came here to in
vestigate. Ziubach, it is said. carried
Passports to Switzerland countersigned
by former Ambassador Bernstorff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Admits EmbezzIement of 1900.

Milwaukee - Richard Graffenberger.
arraigned in municipal court here.
pleaded guilty to charge of having
embezzled l.4O0 from the B. J. John
son Soap company, for whom he work
ed as salesman. He agreed TO make
restitution and was placed on proba-
ton for five years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
rnnnortant ,o rnotnera
Fashioned sIenderIY.

Seems to be craze for slender
ness"
pep, even the watches have got to
be thin"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add / OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barto Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this UP or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Auto Driver Is Held.

Superior-RObert Lyons. a Duluth,
Mimi, chauffeur. was held on charge
of manslaughter in connection with
the death of Miss Edith Lindholm. of
Minneapolis, killed the night of Dec
%, when the car Lyons was driving
hit a switch train at a grade crossing
here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Class.

poor Jones wife is the gray
mare, isn't sheT'
NO; she's nm old nag"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
May Shorten School Terms.

Milwaukee - The central board of
education may take up at its next
meeting plans for lessening the terms
next year of both the University OF
Wisconsin and the State Normal
schools. 1t is said that the probable
falling off in the attendance will likely
be sufficiently large as to necessitate
the reduction in the school cui ricu-
lums
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Equity Society Moves headquarters.

~1N'NJ OSVFSNy wv ' FNHENENfN = Ut VT y
Madison-The national headquarters
of the American Society of Equity.
now located in Wausau. will be moved
to this city, d. o. Mahoney. president.
announced that national weekly pa
per will be issued, contracts having
been closed with the Capitol Times
company. The organization has a
membership of 10000. of whom $4,000
are in Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Loqaers Beinq Enlisted.

-Menominee is serving as
a center for the enlistment of spruce
workers in the United States Engi-
neering department. Fifteen men have
already been sworn in and will be
sent to British Columbia to aid as
woodworkers in getting out spruce
timber for building aeroplanes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Milk Plant for West Salem.

West Salem-This village is to have
a 100000 milk condensery. That was
assured when w r. Montague of La
Crosse, president of the Valecia Evap-
GRATED Milk company, closed deal
for forty-seyen acres of land here for
$4,000. The new concern will bring
about fifty families TO West Salem.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There 10
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by a constitutional remedy
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness IL
caused by an infiamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the EusfaehIan Tube
When this tube Is infiamed you have
rumbllng sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IL Is entirely closed. Deafness IL the
result Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
nal como ti0n, hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which Is an infiamed
condition OF the Mucous Surfaces
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists TIC Circulars free
+. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
WeIIl

Heard In an English avenue street
car early Saturday morning:
Motorman (shiverlng)--How Is II
back there. buddy addressing the
conductor)?
Conductor teen below zero. You
ought TO be comfortable alongside that
heater.
Motorman-Yes, it's so hot here I'm
sweating icicles.
Lone Passenger-What a cheerful
ar-IndIanapolls News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
To Prove States Loyalty.

Green Bay-In an effort to repudiate
the charges that Wisconsin Is q dis
loyal state, business meC Of Green
Bay have adopted 4 method Of pre-
senting in all letters going outside Of
the state q brief outline Of Green
Bays Patriotic Record"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
viii Aid in Building Railroads

Madison - Lawrence Livingston. in
structor in the college of agriculture
at the University of Wisconsin left for
Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va. After two
months of special training there, he
will go to France, where he will aid
in building railroads for the allies
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Law Does Not Apply to Farmino

Madison--That the present child la
Dor law requiring labor permits to be
issued. does not apply to agricultural
employment. is the effect of an opinion
rendered by Atty. Gen. Haven to
Chairman George P. Hambrecht of the
industrial commission.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Make Big Fish Haul.

Menasha-One thousand pounds OF
fish, some of which were pike and
pickerel but the majority rough spe-
cies, were taken from Little Lake
Butte des Morris in a single haul by
fishermen operating under government
license and warden supervision.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Oshkcsn-Fricnds here received the
announcement that Gen. c. r, Board
man. Oshkosh long at the head of the
Wisconsin National Guard, left New
York for France. He was stationed
for some time at Waco, Tex.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Military Ball for Bed Cross.

Madison - The annual military ball
of the Cadet Corps Of the University Of
Wisconsin will be held in the Univer-
sity armory, Feb. Il. The proceeds
will be given to the American Red
Cross
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
State Senator Jennings to Wed.

Milwaukee-State Senator David v.
Jennings is about to become bene-
dict The engagement of Miss Mary
Ham ahan. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
r. 7. Hanrahan, Chicago. to the local
official, has been announced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Prof. Hetherinoton Leaves U.

Madison-Prof. Clark w. Hethering-
ton of the physical education depart.
ment of the University of Wisconsin
has accepted a position as head of the
physical education department of the
State OF California. He left to take
immediate charge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
TripIets Born to Amigo Couple.

Antigo-Triplets. all boys. were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. II s. Koeppen Of
NATION. They have been married five
years and have three girls, the oldest
years old. besides the tIiplets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Council Forms Price Fixing Body

Neenah-The Neenah council of de-
Tense has firmly established itself as
price fixing body A committee has
been appointed to fix prices of staple
groceries and merchants who sell for
higher figures will be prosecuted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Green Bay-Felix Jelinski, private
in Battery B, 121st Heavy Field ar
tillery, Camp Macarthur, is the first
Green Bay Soldier to die in service.
He died of pleurisy. Jelinski was 81
years old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Clerk Freezes TO Death.

Marinette-Walter Larson, 80, clerk
in the store of the Goodman Lumber
company of Goodman, was frozen to
death near Anderson spur on the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & St. Paul road about
ten miles north of Pembina.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Madison-S Secretary of State Merlin
Hull is receiving requests from many
states asking for copies Of the Wis
consin soldiers voting law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
BADGERS Named Lleutenants.

Washington - John Henry Cater
dam, of La Crosse, and Walter Leo
Mcnamara, of Mauston. were awarded
commissions as first lieuteuants in the
dental reserve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Uniform for Hioh School Cadets.

Evansville - The two companies of
cadets from the RICH school which
were formed at the start of the school
year, will be completely equipped with
uniforms in the near future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
zinc DESTROYS oconto Theater.

Oconto-T The Bijou theater here was
destroyed by fire Firemen fought the
blaze FIVE hours as it spread TO an ad-
joining building The theater will be
rebuilt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Add Pharmacy to Course.

Madison-Pharmacy has been added
to the list of occupations for women
which will be considered by Univer-
sity of Wisconsin women students at
their annual vocational conference this
year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Charter Granted to Rudolph Bank.

Madison - The Farmers and Mer-
chants bank of Rudolph, Wood county,
has received a charter from State
Banking Commit sioner A. f. Kuolt,
John Joosten is president. The capital
stock is 5000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Students BUY Thrift Stamps.

Neenah-Students in the local high
school have purchased over two hun
dred dollars worth of thrift savings
stamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Short Fall Breaks Neck,

Green Bay--Falling on he edge Of
a box in the basement of her home Mrs.
Timothy Hogan, wife of railroad en-
gineer sustained injuries that caused
her death. Her neck was broken.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Has No Fear of Numher 70.

Neenah- Ted Bach, former Neenah
Boy. is not superstitious. On June 10
he enlisted in a Chicago hospital unit
designated by the number 10. He has
Just been called.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Police Chief Invited to Hanoino.

La Crosse-Chief of Police John 3.
Weber received an invitation to the
hanging of three criminals in Montana
from Sheriff John O'Rourke of Butte.
but declined The bid" came in an
envelope with a black border
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Bank Asks Permit to Change Name.

SANK ASKS Permit 10 Snan9s NaWe.
Madison--The German bank of She
boygan, one of the oldest and largest
state banks in Wisconsin has applied
for national bank charter and asked
to have it's name changed to Security
National bank
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Capital Stock Is Doubled.

Madison Commissioner of Banking
A. E. Kuolt has authorized the in
crease in the capital stock of the Cud-
ahy State Bank from $4,000 to $780,
Coo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Menasha The first movement to cut
down train service under government
direction has been felt here The Sun
day train operating between this city
and ManitowOc, on the 500 line, has
been discontinued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Portage - Lieut.. Orris c. Kohler.
aged 8, ID at Camp Custer from
pneumonia. lie is the first Portage
soldier TO succumb in this war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

health. ! believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, Ill.
Nervousness is often symptom of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands of women have found by
experience.
If complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailment.
The result of its long experience is
at your service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
opportunlty

Manufacturer-Sh Shall we raise the
price or shorten the weightT
His Partner-Why not do both7-
Life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

AACA HOA5ICScs q II ~
was in a run down
condition. Two Of
our best doctors
failed to do me any
good. l heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham 3
We g e table Com
pound had done for
others, / tried it
and was cured. /
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Swedish postal savings bank de-
pOsits total S16, 4Sl .I33.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23
Cheer Up.

Some men are so unlucky that If
they were cast up on cannibal isle
It would happen on a meatless day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

Man claims to be womans intellec-
tual superior. yet the records show
few woman bigamists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-01-23

He-I can marry any woman
please.
She-But can you please anyl
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06

We ItC I(tld Q CIol 0u> Foul tk: a oay of pleasure and good fellowship: old time sports and contcs sts u1 lIc NOrthldrd, meetings with our friends in is ic and dancing.
 Flags were streaming from every place of business and every cabin.
 Many service flags were fly ing on this Independence Day.
 Now that day is gone but the flags are still with us, our town service flag with it's score and more of stars, each a symbol on, of our own has Stepped into the breach that we might be indep- endent as exemplified in J. J. Murray's speech on the 4th.
 Let those flags be a constant reminder, spurring us on to fresh endeavor, inspiring us to nobler effort so that we may truly be the power, behind the gun, without which no army can conquer.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06
BANK of ALASKA

Congrauates the people Carthy vicinity for the spirit victory shown in the Liberty just closed
 We would advise all who meet to an account with the Bank Alaska rot cnv have ready
 S oi meetng the FI ney tectne yourselves with that counts every de tor nd
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06

The clothes service we're offering the men of this town is all wool, not only in fabric but
 When you come here you help the Nations call for economy and you save for yourself
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06

Brown buys an all-wcol, Hart Schaffner and Marx suit for S35. When Jones suit is wclo out, Browns suit is still stylish, good looking and is wearing fine
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06
Who saves the most wool?

JOEES buys . cotton mixed suit; pays $25 for it. It looks pr city good at first but in a week or two is all out Of shape and wearing poorly.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-07-06

Jones consumes nearly twice much wool as Brown and great deal more labor. and money
The vidette., 1918-05-09
Judge Claude Clayton

In this issue we announce Judge
Claude Clayton, of Tupelo, as a
candidate for reelection to the office
OF Circuit Judge of the First Judi
cial District.
In 1911 Judge Clayton was elect
ed Senator from his district to sue
ceed Judge w. d Anderson At the
expiration OF his term OF office he
was appointed by the Attorney Gen
eral as one of his assistants and he
served in this capacity during the
year 1912, voluntarily resigning
In this capacity he was attorney
fJr the railroad commission, the de-
partment of public education and
appeared almost daily before the
supreme court. He was appointed
Circuit Judge of this district by
Governor Brewer for period of
four years When the elective iu-
dietary law was passed it took away
the greater portion of his appoint
ment and he Immediately announ-
ced for election by the people and
was elected by large majority,
His home county gave him a ma
iority of over 100 and another
county in which he had lived for
three years gave him majority of
over 1900 Give his claims due
consideration