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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21

The 6laekmaIied Partners Made No
Reply, on Account Of an Inability
That Was Perfect for the Moment.
she had decided not to change the
came, after all) She informed them
that they were to be her printers,
nothing more: she did not care to get
all inky and nasty, she said. She
would, however do all the writing for
her newspaper. and had with her a
new poem. Also, she would furnish
all the news and it would be printed
Just as she wrote It, and printed nice
ly. too. or else-"loOk out -
Thus did this cool hand take pos
session of an established industry. aud
In much the same fashion did she con
tinue to manage 1t. There were I'M
suppressible protests; there was CO.
vert anguish; there was even strike
but 1t was a short one When the
printers rel. e'ued away from their
late newspaper building. on Wednes-
day afternoon, Florence had an inter-
view with Herbert after dinner at his
own door. He explained coldly that
Henry and he had grown tired Of the
printing press and had decided to put
In all their spare time building a the
alter In Henry's attic; but Florence
gave him to understand that the the
alter could not be.
Henry and Herbert had both
stopped speaking to Patty Fair
child. for each believed her treach-
erous to himself; but Florence now
informed Herbert that far from de-
pending on mere hearsay, she had In
her possession the confession Of his
knowledge that he had ocular beauty
the ruinous bit Of writing In his own
hand and signed with his complete
name-that she had discovered the
paper where Patty had lost II and that
1t was now In secure place. aud in an
envelope upon the outside of which
was already written, "Wallie Torbin,
Kindness Of Florence A."
Herbert collapsed. SO did Henry
Rooter, little later that evening, af-
ter telephoned conversation with
the slave-driver.
The two miserable printers we're
back In their places the next after
noon.
And on Saturday the new oriole,
now in every jot and item the in
spired organ of femlnism, made its
undeniably sensational appearance.
A copy. neatly folded, was placed
In the hand Of Noble Dill, as he set
forth for his place Of business. after
lunching at home with his mother.
Florence was the person who placed
II there--without charge. She came
hurriedly from somewhere In the
nelghborhood, cut OF what yard or
alley he did not notice. and slipped the
little oblong sheet into his lax fingers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21

and the, To
their editorial, - print
ing rooms; and began to work IN
manner not only preoccupied but APP
prehensive. Now and then they would
give each other a furtive glance. and
then seem to reflect upon their fathers
and mothers wishes and the trOublOus
state of the times. Florence did not
keep them waiting long, however.
She might have been easier to bear
had her manner of arrival been less
assured. She romped up the stairs;
came skipping across the old floor.
swinging her hat by a ribbon. flung
open the gate In the sacred railing,
and flouneed into the principal chair.
immodestly placing her feet on the
table In front of that chair. Addi-
tionally, such was her riotous Iiveli-
ness, she affected to light and smoke
the stub of a lead pencil well,
men," she said heartily in a voice as
sumed to be that of tall, powerful
mani don't want TO see any loatin'
around here, men. ! expect to have a
pretty good newspaper this week
yes, sir. pretty good newspaper
and | guess you men got to jump
around pretty brisk to do everything
think of, or else maybe l guess I'll
have TO turn you off and get some new
ones that'll be more obedient l don't
want to hat to do that. men,"
The blackmaiIed partners made no
reply, on account of an inability that
was perfect for the moment.
Florence made it clear to them that
hencefOrth she was sole editor of the
North End Daily oriole. (She said
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21
A. III E NJ
Attorney at Law
VIROQUA, WIS.
Office in First National 6ank
Building.

First publication November 80. 1925
STATE OF WISCONSIN. CIRCUIT COURT,
VERNON COUNTY.
Michael Gillen, Plaintiff. VS.. Ellen Carpen-
Ger, ct al, defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF a
Judgment of partition and sale made in the
above entitled action the End day OF Novem-
Der, 1921, the undersigned sheriff of Vernon
County will offer for sale and sell TO the high
est bidder for cash, at the front door of the
Postoffice in the village of Ontario, Vernon
county, Wisconsin, on the goth day of jan
gary 1922, at the hour of eleven o'clock in
che forenoon of that day the following de-
acribed premises to-wit:
Tie west half of the northeast quarter OF
section sixteen (16), township 14) north,
range two (2) west, which said premises were
directed to be sold by the Judgment in the
above entitled matter.
Dated Virooua, Wis, Nov. 25th, A. D.. 1921.
SAMUEL GORSLINE,
Sheriff of Vernon County. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21
First publication December IA, 1913
pROR rrLr NOTICE


Notice of Application for Final Settlement
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT.
VERNON COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Whit
finger, deceased
On reading and filing the application of
Amanda Whittinger, administrators of the es-
tate of Charles Whittinger, deceased, repre-
senting among other things that she has full
ly administered the said estate, and praying
that time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing her account of her administra-
tion, and that the residue of the said estate
be assigned to such persons as are nv law
entitled to the same.
1t is ordered that said applies ion be hear 1
before this court at a special term thereof 20
be held at the probate Office in the City If
Vroqua, on the 10th day OF January, 1922.
at 10 o'clock A. M.
And it is further ordered that notice of the
time and place of examining and allowing
said account, and of assigning the residue Of
said estate, be given to all persons interested
by publication of copy of this order for
three successive weeks in the Vernon County
Censor, a newspaper published in said county,
before the day fixed for said hearing.
Dated this 18th day of December, 1921.
By the Court, D. o. Mahones, county Judge
Smith & moen, Attorneys.
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To be continued
Buy your coal Of L. c. Boyle AM
order early. Phone 10 and 1O4.
First publication December 7, le2I-s
PROBATE NOTICE

PROBATE NOTICE
Notice Of applies ion for final settlement.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT.
VERNON COUETY-In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of August J.
Smith, deceased.
On reading and fling the application Of
Hazel j. Parker and Virginia Fay Smith,
sxecutrixs Of the viii Of August j. Smith. de-
ceased, representing among other things that
they have fully administered the said estate
and praying that q time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing their account Of
their administration, and that the residue Of
the said estate be assigned 10 such persons
a. are By law entitled b the same, and for
the determination and adjudication Of the
inberitancs tax II any, payable 10 said estats
Il Is ordered that said applicatiSn be heard
before this Court at regular term thereof 70
be held at the probate Office, in the CftT Of
Yiroqua. On the srd day Of January. 1922. a.
ten o'clock o. m
And 4 d further ORDERED that notice Of the
time and Mace Of examining and allowing
said account, and Of azsizuinz the residue Of
said estate. Be given % al persons interested
By publication Of = copy Of this order for
three successive yeehs - TIE Vernon County
Certsar. = nrr--aG-~~ rsssss-hss 3 -~sA f,s---s-
before the Gag Ikea tor sAia bearing.
IxEed this 6th day Of December, 1871
By th4 Court, d. o. Askon@y, County gndEs
AamtkA NnMn. At41rnCgM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21

vously at their good ole plank wen,
I guess FlorenceTl never get In this
good ole door-that is. II we don't
let her, or something"
This final clause would have sur-
prised Herbert z he bad been less Ore
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21
Mr.. Fred White Says, Don't Idle Be
cause Ynn Only See One Rat

81 did, pretty soon found my cellar
trying RAT-SNAP / got dead rats.
The rest later. They pass up the po-
tatoes to eat RAT-SNAP." If there
are rats around your place follow Mr..
Whites example. Three sizes, 35c,
&c., $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by
o. e. Davis, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21

Rose Olsen, Chiropractor, Palm
err School Graduate. Office over Stoll
4 Groves Phone 1877.
ALI accounts due the late DIR. o.
N. Begtrup have been left with Geo.
w. White for collection. All persons
knowing themselves indebted to him
please settle at once. sop
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21
]. HENRY BKNNETT
Attorney at Jaw
Office over Famers' Bank
Phone 800 viro0ua
When You Are Constipated

When You Are Constipated
To insure a healthy action of the
bowels and correct disorders of the
liver, take two of Chamberlain's Tab
lets Immediately after supper. They
will not only cause gentle movement
of the bowels, without unpleasant eff
fects, but Danish that dull, stupid feel
ing, that often accompanies constipa-
ton,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-12-21
Takinp Desperate Chances

It is true that many contract severe
colds and recover from them without
taking any precaution OF treatment,
and a knowledge Of this fact leads
others to take their chances instead Of
giving their colds the needed attention
It should be borne in mind mat every
cold weakens the lungs, lowers the
withstand each succeeding attack and
paves the way for the more serious
desperate chances when Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, famous for its cures
of bad colds may be had for q trifief
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-26

Newest Summer Styles
Dainty Organdie Dresses for Children
in beautiful pastel shades. Made
with two-tier effect skirts or with
rows of tiny ruffles on skirts,
around neck and short sleeves,
Price Range. $3.50. S4.9s,
S5.9s, SOS, S9.9s.
Jack Tar Toys" and Miss Amer.
lea" Suits for Children in splen-
did assortment of sizes and colors,
Price Range, S2.9s. $3.50,
s3.ss. sz.os. secs. SOS
Only csc for Children's Bingham
Dresses in pretty plaids Made in
attractive styles with sashes and
trimmings of contrasting materials
Were $50,
Now Reduced to Only csc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-09-29
NORTH FAIRFIELD

Reginald Booker of Brewer is at
the home of his brother Harry Booker
A. E. Hodges has returned from at
tendance at the Springfield, Mass.
fair.
Greta Hoxie who attends Oak Grove
Seminary spent the week end at her
home here.
Harold Mcfarland of Fairfield was
a Sunday guests of Ernest Thomas.
e. T Bigelow has tame coon.
Barbara Hodges, Albert and Harold
Longstaff. Elmer and Hayden Sahsns
and Merle Thomee p attending food
VIII hfg6 SCHOOL.
Miss Ruth Jones of Lewiston who Is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Annie Co
veil of Hinckley spent several days
last week with her mother Mrs. Annie
Hoxie
Mrs. l.. T. Thomas was given a
Sunshine box by friends in the neigh
borhood last Saturday There were
about 40 packages and several letters
Mrs. Thomas is now able to take short
auto rides daily.
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eenuett returned to their home in
LiveRmors SATURDAY..
IN. Motlie Chick of Dorchester,
aeee = spending a few days in town
the Guest Of Mr.. .aAd Mrs. Harold
Randlett.
! snail have line of trimmed and
uh,,immed hats on sale in the Scion
Hall the day of the Fair. October 4
WINNIE Davis. 1w39
herbert Doble of Quincy, Mass. IS
Visltlng at the home of his sister-in-
law Mrs. NJ. p. Pollard.
Mr. and Mrs. III. p. Pollard. Her
bert Doble and Miss Carrie Ueald mo-
tored to Pennington Sunday.
II was voted at the last meeting
of the Ladies' Home Circle 10 hold a
dinner at the next regular meeting
Oct. g. In connection with the annual
church meeting 10 be held in tbe
morning and the families to com r.
dinner. -
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NnRRIDGEWOCk

\ course Of entertainments have
been engaged from the White Enter
tainment Bureau by the members OF
IN. High School which will be given
during the winter for the benefit of
the school The first entertainment
will be The Versatile Artists tGeor-
gia Price. harpist and Y.olinist, and
Sigrid Eklbf. soprano, reader and pi-
anisil on Oct. 20th The other three
entertainments will be given by The
Famous Snwanee River Qaurtette,
The Twins or the Pease sisters, and
lecture py Lieut.. j. Dnnton Shar-
man. The, members Of the school are
selling tickets
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parlin Of Al
bion were the over Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben S. Miller. Mr..
Parlin was former principal of the
high school in this town.
George Sawyer and family moved to
Skowhegan last week but on account
Of changes in the work where he was
employed moved back to his house in
this Town later In the week.
Walter Grove left last week to re-
sumo his studies at Bates College.
Mr@ Maria Staples has closed her
home on Waterylle Hill for the win
ter and after a visit with friends in
different places Will reside with her
sister. Mrs. Caroline Hilton, this win
ter as she has done for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Brown enter
tanned their brothers and their wives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brown and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Farley and
two daughters Leona and Elizabeth
Of Ipswtc Mass. for week recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Tobey have had
their house on Waterville Hill wired
for electricity.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c, Woodman en-
tertained party of friends from Au-
burn Iunday.
Both the corn factories finished
packing corn last week afcr record
crop according 10 the acreage. The
Durham e Morrill, Co. factory fin
ished Tuesday and the Jewett factory
Thursday. The Jewett. factory is now
putting apple machinery ino place.
for the canning of apples which they
will commence to pack the first of
October.
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News of Somerset's Busy Towns

~ of trends enjoyed an automobile
trip to Strong, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Mills and lit
lie daughter of Oakland visited Mr..
Mnrs mother. Mrs Jane Mills, Sun
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle seayey of An
burn we're in town calling on old
friends SATURDAY They have recently
returned from California and pur-
chased new home in Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin Hale and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Knowlan went to
orono Sunday To visit their sons who
are students at the L. of NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Betggi and son
Paul of Jay are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira knowlan-
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Gibbs went
10 Portland Monday or bus ness.
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NORTH AN|soy
M. +. CHURCH NO NOTES
Ernest w. Robins

DO -
Next Sunday our Go -
Campaign begins. OF cou,.. CIV
coming. The subject Of th ~
sermon Is 1.-THE StudeHt and =, n0t
lens" and is High Schoa,s
Sunday School comes at -
the beginning of fteachs, ~
class with an interesting ,...
taught by the pastot.. Tbs
service is an attractive ons n s.
Guy Williams speaYing on WHY \
Teacher, Mr.; wilffed MacBurni, !,
sing. Everybody welcome
The Ladies Aid met this .,,..
with Mrs. Perley Hooper on Nh
street, A good andance prove. \
our Ladies Aid islal've. Are W
Everyone who lends our ss,.
next Sunday MORN ing w.7 bs sis..
beautifully printed copy Of tho s" ~
ing SO we'll knowh of. Christ sns
Doctors. You WHY want one '
Ii is expected tn4t our remodsi
work will be finished in anothar .
weeks. We are planning a ~
ening evening to which all are ina
Announcement later. You viii
interested in the changes made
SHOREY-MURPHY
Forrest Shorey of Solop ana a.
M. Murphy of Embden were recs,
married at the Congregations 1
sonage in North Arson by Rev r
Baker. The couple were attendea
Cyril j. Murphy and Miss Eyanrs
Ward. Others in the wedding n,
were Mr.. and Mrs. William MUIR
parents of the bride, Frank pease
Miss Grace Philbrook.
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guests OF their brother in town, Fri

guests OF their brother IN town, FRI
day.
Alhiap- XItham of Pittsfield was the
.guestSof hxkbrother DIS. Witham last
week - -
Mr.. andi.Mrs Charles Adams of
Bangor were the guests of their aunts
Mrs. Lydia Rowell and Mrs. Lille
Merrill part of last week. We'd
nesday the whole party and Mrs. S.
p. Tinkham Of Arson went to China
10 visit relatives and old friends
Clarence Holway is serving on the
traverse iury: in Skowhegan.
Mr.. Clifford OF the De Laval Sep
arator Co was in town Monday setting
up q new separator for Solon Cream
cry Co.
The Rebekahs will hold a food sale
al the banquet hall, Saturday after
noon. October 1st
Don't forget the opening Of the Cut
Price Clothing Co. at Bingham. Satur-
dav "..>stst.
l.. " McIntire wishes to announce
that he CARRIES a full line of drygoods
and small wares side and back combs
brooches. barlpins, barettes and cuff
inks. Drugs and medicine; paints ana
oils Why MOI patronize your home
town stDre?
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Kimhwa. Chipa, who. has recently re-
/, turned to this country and Is very
able and interesting speaker and one
who holds, the entire attention of her
audience. After the business meet
ing and the fine quotations on au-
tumn" had beenNread, Mrs. Buffers
and Miss Hewey played and sang anu
little Clara Perry dressed in the cos
tune of a tiny Chinese girl, sang
sweet little song. Miss HeWey men
spoke of Chinese customs ana chdr-
acteristlcs of the people; the haplt Vi
binding children's feet TO proven.
growth opinm eaters. hospital and
school work. natrlmony and describ-
ad how. the bambo grows. Among
tho souvenirs and articles exhibited
from China was a beautiful embroid-
cred rob- formerly worn by mandar-
in panels OF beautiful and sacred
birds. ladies' suits exquisitely sewed
nv hand. splendid specimens of wood
carving done by boys in the schools,
fire basket of brass for warming
hands. silk dress patterns made by
Chinese. sandal wood fan, box for
brides wedding certificate. Paper
money burned at graves Of relatives
also real currency. Portraits of
Chinese doctors, jewelry and very
small pointed shoes worn by women
of that country. The song sung by
Miss Hewey in Chinese accompanied
by Mrs. Edith Hunnewell at the organ
was very novel. Refreshments of
Chinest sweet meats were served. The
occasion was certainly one of the most
enjoyable events in the history of the
club. Mrs. Dena Moulton has in
yited the members to hold an all day
meeting with her October 6, and help
tack puffs. The hostess will furnish
baked beans for dinner but those who
are present, please bring pastry and
the necessary articles for lacking. The
subject will be Columbus"
Don't forget the opening of the Cut
Price Clothing Co. at Bingham, Satur-
day, Oct. LIST.
HIGHLAND
Miss Bessie Howard who has been
at Camden at work for the past sea-
son, returned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Berry of North
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GooDg1EAR
TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES
GAS. MoBTLoILS
AUTHORIZED FORD SERVICE

- B.
soLON GARAGE, Kendall Cross, Prom
13w27
At Caratunk Theatre Saturday even
ing. October l, Golden presents Rex
Beach story The North Winds Nal
ice A two reel comedy Honey Noon
ing and a Fox news reel.
Sumner Wilson of Skowhegan is in
town at the home of his nephew Henry
Wilson.
Miss Alberta Whipple left last week
for Massachusetts where she will
spend few weeks with her aunt and
cousins.
A good attendance IS desired at the
Grange next Saturday to make ar
rangements for, Cattle Show dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Onward, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Adams and Miss Florence
Walker spent the week end at, Pleas
ant Pond. = st,-its : ~
Mts. Ralph Tibbetts and Mrs. jose
phine Small of Bingham were the
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S0ION

Mr. and Mrs Gerald Curtis were in
town for day or two last week leav-
ing Saturday noon for their home in
New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon Patterson re-
turned Monday from few days stay
with Mr.. Pattersons sister in Cara
funk.
The Woman's Club meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Fred Magoon on
Wednesday Oct. Is instead of Oct.
5: Roll call Favorite Picture and
Why? Topic Famous Artists and
their Paintings hostesses Mrs. Ma
COON and Mrs. Foss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett who have
been the guests of their son Mr.. Geo.
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ASS0N

The Garfield School at Anson is in
successful operation. OF the teachers,
Mrs. Myra Cooper of the Grammar
School and MRS. Winnifred Norton
in the Primary grades are Normal
graduates. Mss Martha Spear 4th
grade, and Mrs. Ardele Barley, ard
grade have had normal training Miss
Anna Savage, the principal, has taken
special work in physical culture and
elocution and is especially strong
along those lines Miss Amy Merrill,
5th grade, has had commercial train
ing and is well known as a successful
teacher. Miss Esma Hackett, assist
ant to Mrs. Norton is recent grad
uate of Arson Academy, where she
took the regular course In teacher
training and is already showing
marked ability in her chosen. work,
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JACkMAN

Mr.. D. H. Williams of Caratunk
has been in town visiting relatives.
Mr.. Williams accompanied by Mrs.
Williams returned home on Sunday
T. II. Nichols took them down by
auto.
DR.. w. G. Rich and wife have been
in town the past week.
Helen Newton Zaidee Campbell and
f.. A. Piper were at Caratunk for
supper on Sunday.
Miss Blanche Poorer of Jackman
Station is a patient at Somerset Hos
pital, having been operated on for
appendicitis
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CONCORD

Mrs. Fred Edgerly and two daugh-
ters and grandehld spent last week
with her father George Berry.
Fred Green and family Of New Port
land were callers in town Sunday.
b. F. Atwood Of bingham was in
town last week after a wood saw to
go with an engine he bought recent
".
Mr.. and Mrs. jerome Dutton have
moved onto their farm on the Bluff
road.