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Vernox Coi'XTY Censor
Wkdnksdat, July -0. 1898.
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REPUBLICAN PRELIMINARY
MEETING-
Notice is hereby given to the Qualified elec*
tors of the party of tire several
wards in the city of V ircxjuft* th&t a prelirni
nmmee tln gw 111 he held in the several
wards of said city on Tuesday, July 2th,
IS'is it 7-30 p- m., for the purpose of propos
ii - to be voted for at a Kepublican
•auciis to he iield on the 30th day of July,
l-'is t,I elect delegates to the county conven
, i„n', obe held on the sth day of August,
J n o- to elect delegates to the republican con
greistonal and state conventions. Such pre
h oil nary meetings and caucuses to he held
in- follows:
First ward, city hall.
Second w.nd, at Lindemann’s hall, in the
Nichols’ block.
Third ward, at Censor office.
L. <!. Boyle, Chairman.
C. .1. Smith, Secretary.
Dated Viroqua, June2"th, 1898.
VIROQUA T,\V\ CAT CIS
A caucus of the rebublican voters of tlie
town of Virouua, is hereby called for Satur
day, July noth, at 2:19) o'clock in the after
noon, to beheld at the city hall in Viroqua.
All who believe In representative govern
ment and the welfare of the masses are
earnestly urged to he present.
By Order or Tow n Committee.
—For glass and putty go to Towner’s.
—For lamps and fixtures go to
Towner’s.
—Crash and Btraw hats, the very lat
est, at Michaelsohn’s.
—Dr. Fox's Dyspepsia Tablets are
for sale by all druggists.
—All kinds of sundries and accessar
ies for bicycles, at Towner’s.
—The hum of the threshing machine
ii again heard in the land.
—Henry Stout carries his right hand
ii a “sling” for some reason.
—For sale, country and city real es
tate. C. H. Minshall.
Jackson Silbaugh.
—Merchant Hdgerson, of Towerxille,
as in the city,Wednesday,on basinet* 1 :.
Mrs. Ida G try came up from Sparta
' tr a two days’ visit with relatives and
iriends.
.—For sale cheap for cash or on easy
S -this, a Kimball organ. Inquire of
'iel Nordrnm.
-There never was so nice a seaFon
fr he harvest as this. The crop is
large an. 1 fle ‘
j, 'V,yick system lias a perfect
fitting eammei l^8 for e7er y oae ttt
Michaelsohn’s.
Col. Morlev a. tr ™
Monday, to take aci> reference
to his new residence.
-Have your spring
paper hanging done by as “
Give your orders eßrly.
If you are going to paint 7 ou J
house or barn buy your supplies P
Towner and save money.
—Mrs. J. W. Groves, daughter and
s >n, have gone to Madison to enjoy
camp life at the Lakeside
—Give l)r. Fox’s Tab’ets one trial
and you will feel immediate relief. Ask
your druggist about, them.
—The funeral of Mrs Mtilakias Tor
gerson, late of Jefferson township, oc-
at Springville, Saturday.
—Misses Dira and Kittffi Prater are
enending a few weeks in Sparta. The
latter is attending summer school.
—Andrew Hollenbeck of Bergen, is off
on a pleasure trip in Nebraska, making
t e entire journey ru his bicycle.
—For rent, a suit of four hne rooms
for dwelling purposes in second story of
Strawn's block Inquire at the store
below.
A son ofNels D Nelson, of May ville,
North Dakota,is here tor a two months’
stay with his grandfather and other
relatives.
—Muter Scott Hoyt, son of Russel
Hoyt, of Chaseburg, and nephew of
Mrs Edward Lind, is a visitor at the
.home of Mr. and Mrs Lind.
Miss Ma jorie McCawley, who has
been a guest of Judge and Mrs. Wtmac
for the past two for her home
in Lancaster, Friday morning.
—0 mstipatio l and piles are twins
They kill people inch by inch. Sup life
away every day. Rockv Mountain Tea
will positively cure you. 35 cents. —E. H.
Craig & Cos.
—Every student who has graduated
( on the shorthand department of the
Wisconsin Basinets University, of La
(Irosse, is now employed. Sand fo
catalogue.
—Can a strong, healthy girl love a
sickly puny man? Thats’s a question.
]'o be sure young man, take Rocky
l> fountain tea Brings strength.—E. H.
’-raig k Cos.
—tt is repo’ted here that Mordec li
luist, who while a boy, lived in Web
ter, was one of the unfortunate rough
riders with Rosevelt, who lost their lives
~t f^antiago.
—Nature intended man to be strong,
tl j> love and be loved. Can’t expect much
trorn * sickly, nervous man—’taint!!
him Rocky Mountain Tea brings
Strength, flPrve.—E. H. Craig & Cos.
Clergy .men, justices and other per
rons authorised to perform marn ge
ceremonies, are '©minded that it is nec
sasa'y to attach a ten cent revenue
stamp to each certificate issued by them
Ben Brown returned from Chicago,
Thursday, accompanied by his friend,
Jos Bezenek, who will remain for several
weeks. They came as far as Milwaukee
by boat, making the balance of the dis
tance on a tandem bicycle.
—An excellent cross-walk is being'
placed at the corner of Washington
avenue and Decker streets. Twelve
• acb tiling is laid underneath for a water
way. Numerous substantial stone cross
walks have been constructed ol late.
Mrs. M. E Ford, Ruddeh's, 111., suf
,red for eight years from dyspepsia and
ohrcuic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Kisers, the famonslittle pills for all stom
ach and liver troubles —E. H. Craig & Cos.
—Wm. Strieker, Sr, who is entirely
blind, walked into the open trap door
,vav entering the cellar from the kitchen
of his residence, Sunday, and hud a
miraeuloue escape from receiving seri
ous injury. Drs. Suttle Jfc Trowbridge
were hurriedly called, and an examina
tion developed some severe bruises, but
no broken bone3. Mr. Strieker will be
laid up for a few days only.
—Mr. N. D. Ward and family, of
Viola, depart, today, for Wheaton, Illi
nois, their future home. With many
regrets their friends and neighbors bid
them adieu. Mr. Ward has been a resi
dent of the county moat of the timesince
1861. For twenty-two years he has
been clerk of the town of Liberty, an
efficient official. Oa his resignation
William Connor is appointed to fill the
vacancy. Mr. Ward sold his residence
property at Viola to Jerome Kinder.
Every republican voter in Vernon
county should make it a point to attend .
the caucus in his town on Saturday,
Jnly 30 The fac’ that it is a busy j
time for farmers should not deter them
from dropping tkei: work for 8 portion
of a day. Farmers have as much or
more at stake in the contest for a just
and honest administration of state
affairs as any other ela c s. Then don’t
leave the caucus work for professional
politicians to manipulate. Go yourself
and urge your neighbors to ' attend.
Send men to the county convention who
will represent you and your interests.
I Hogs 3.25@3.35
Sheep 4.U0
Lambs.. SCO
Veals asOTf-l-tO
Milch cows... If©!!*
Hides, green. 3©4
Belts. . 25©.
Salt, per bbl.. LOO
i Tobacco 2@i
Hy
Stove wood.. " ■‘•r?
Cord w00d.... LTSfet.jO
Tierce hoops,
per 1,000 ... 8.00@9.00
Railroad Ties,
.sawed or poll
—Telescopes at Michaelsohn’s,
-—Advertise in the Cknbor.
—For pictures of all kinds go to
Towner’s.
The latest sort summer shirts in
Madras, etc., at Michaeleobn’s.
—A good, new bicycle at Towner’s for
*25.
Keep cool and get a light washable
pair of- pants or coat and vest at Mich
aelsohn’s.
—Money to loan on real estate. C.
H. Minsball.
—Wiudow shades made to order at
Towner’s.
—“That watch at Towner’s for *3.79
is a
—A little son of Riley Perkins fell
and broke his collar bone.
—Mrs. Mary Bat is making an ex
tended visit at Madison.
—Mrs. J. H. Chase is visiting with
her parents, at Lancaster.
—J. Henry Bennett visited in the
town of Sterling, Sunday.
—Miss Lou Arnold, of Minneapolis,
is visiting friends in this city.
—Mrs. Aug. Smith and daughters
have returned home from lowa.
—Mr. and Mrs. Boyle entertained the
Whist club, mat Friday evening.
—Miss Rageta Lind, of Purdy, is
visiting with Mrs. George Gjertson.
—Rev. Coram returned Saturday,
from his visit to Luverne, lowa.
—The new Viroqua band will organ
ize with a membership of at least thirty
five.
—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DeWitt have
adopted a little boy from the Sparta
state school.
—Dr. Chipinan and wife, of Stough
ton, are visiting relatives here, tie
Chase families,
—Teachers attending summer school
can get a good boarding place at J. N.
Nelson’s bakery.
lnstallation of officers in Viroqua
Odd Fellows’ Camp will occur next
Monday evening. All members re
quested to be present.
Mrs. Booth, who has been visiting
her si=ter, Mrs. Chambers, in this city,
returns to Chicago, today.
Fob Sale, first-class second-hand
engine; 75-horse power, cheap. Address
lock box 63, Viroqua, Wis.
—Mies WBecker and Mrs.Rodemacher,
of La Crosse,are guests of Ed. Gorsline,
three miles southeast of this city.
—Mr. and Mrs. W. E. D. Hummel, of
lies Moines, lowa, are guests of Mrs.
Rommel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Baldwin.
—Norm and Hall with his aunt, Mies
Lizzie Tultock, of Romance, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gosling, Sunday and
Monday
—Mrs Albon Lmdemann and children
left for Rock Falls, Illinois, on Thurs
day last, for a visit with Mrs. Linde
mann’s parents.
—R R. Letnmen and Fred C. Nat
wick were in from Ctiaseburg on Mon
day. They took in the excursion to
Camp Douglas.
—Miss Bena PetersoD, who has been
with the firm of Rogers & Williams for
the past two years, is enjoying a three
week’s vacation.
—Register of Deeds and Mrs. Hu'ch
ieon were called to IleadstowD, Monday,
on account of the illness of their eldest
daughter May.
—Ed Gorsline reports that the new
windmill put up for him by Wm. IVebb,
worfcs so easy and nice that his fresh
born boy could nearly run it.
—Rev. Dixon, his estimable wife and
talented family removed to Beloit, a
weet since. Thev have a warm place
in the hearts of Viroqua people.
Gao. W. Chapman, an erstwhi’e
Viroqua boy, now of Milwaukee, spent
a pun of last week here. He is a travel
ing salesman for a whip house,
—Mr. John K Johnson departs today
for Minnesota, where he will visit his
brother for three weeks. He will pass
a few days in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
—Messrs C 1H md and Brown went to
La Crosse on Monday, on businee con
nected with their binder interests. They
are putting a few machines in the field
—Capt R 8 McMiehael and dajgh
ter Nettie, left for Sturges, South Da
kota, Tuesday, for a visit with the Cap
tain’s son William, who is the auditor of
Mead county.
—Lost, between the residence of J H
McLees and Bud pos‘office, July 10, a
black silk cape. The finder will confer
a favor on the owner by leaving same at
the Censob office.
—Mrs. B. F. Norris has removed her
stock ef millinery goods to the Randall
building, one door north of the Censor
blocij. and will sell all poods, such as
trimmed hats, sailors, ribb ns and How
era below cost. Call and see her.
—A party consisting of G. M. Henry,
Robt Mason, Dell Morley and Samuel
MeMaeters are enroute to Minnesota for
the harvest and threshing season. They
left Sunday, making the joarney by
private conveyance Perry Morrison
will soon follow.
- The material for the best binding
twice conies from Manila, and the effect
of the war has been to advance the price
of twine from 50 to 75 percent. In th’s
cß'\ the consumer is paying his war
f ix, but not a cent of it as yet goes into
the government treasury.
—Miss Rose Keefe will arrive from
La Crosse, today, to take charge of the
shorthand department of the snmmer
school. This is an excellent opportun
ity for young people to take the com
plete course. Miss Keefe is mauager
of one La Crosse business college.
—The state authorities have been
notified that the launching of t is battle
ship Wisconsin, will take place at 8-n
Francisco, Cal., Nov. 26. The oommit
iei appointed to select some young iady,
of this state, to christen the new ship,
ill soon make known their ehoioe.
—TI e export of agricultural products
in the month of may, last, Hinted lo
th a sum of 875,987,787 00. The export?
of agricultural products for eleven
months of the fiscal year ending with
Juu<\ 1898, amounted to over $795,000,-
000 00, or 71 per cent, of the entire
amount of values exported.
—Some time in August the Foresters
will Liave a picnic at lieadsiown, for the
pu rr c e of organizing a union of the
sei courts of southwestern Wiscon
sin Arrangements and particulars will
be announced later. No time and pains
will be spared to make this the grandest
success ever witnessed in the Kickapoo
valley.— Readstown Herald.
—On Wednesday last. Prof. P. J. Mc-
MaramT, of Liberty Pole, was married
toMisa Resells Jamboie, of Genoa. The
c-remonv took place in the church,after
which a reception was held at the home
of the bride's parents, on the ridge.
Prof. M'Manamy’s many friends
throughout tN county, where he has
spent much of his life as a teacher, will
extend heartiest congratulations.
—The first Fourth of July celebration
ever held in Vernon caunty, was at the
Rice brot hers farm,now known as Liberty
Pole, thirty four years ago this month.
The president of the day was T. J. De-
Frees; orator, Isaac Spencer, toast
master, Orrin Wieel; reader of Decora
tion of Independence, Charles Waters.
About forty persons were in attendance,
which was a good minority of the popu
, lation of the county in 1854.
The city council did two commend-1
able acts at its Monday evening session j
appropriated $l5O for purchase of
library books, and gave encouragement
to the new bend by voting it $6 per
month so long as it keeps up sn aotive
existence apd a membership of not less
tLm twelye. The names of eight or
ter tereons were p'.icod on the “poste*
list,” and whom proprietors of saloon*
j are forbidden to sell intoxicants.
A SI'CCF.Sjj AND A BIG (IRI SH
Eveurslon ,j, Camp Douglas was the
Largest rn, and Ever Sent from this City
—Soldiers *rid Citi/cus Greatly Enjoy
the \ lsit.
Viroqua and Vernon countv never
before turned out so muny people and
bad so successful an exonrsion as went
to Camp Douglas last Sunday. There
were fully six hundred from this section
Bnd about 300 from Westby and Caeh
ton. The train was composed of fourteen
cars and was run in two sections to
Sparta. The trains were in charge of
Trainmaster Bogley, Conductors Hatch,
Woolcott and Holbrook. Everytfcing
possible was done for comfort of the
large party, bat cars were too crowded
for pleasure. Company M received the
excursionists on their arrival at Camp
Douglas, and all marched to the reser
vation. Dinner wr9 soon spread in little
parties and all the soldiers of the home
company were invited to dine with
friends or relatives. The afternoon was
spent in looking over the fine grounds
and visiting with the boys. They ap
pear to be all hearty, happy and con
tented in their work and anxious to go
south or w, 3fc. The only exercist-s of
the day of interest to visitors was dress
parade at four o’clock, when the full
regiment was on review. Immediately
after this, Company M was marched to
its mess house, when eight gallons of
ice cream, raspberries and cakes were
served by the citizens of Viroqua. The
boys apparently appreciated the change
in the diet. The company escorted their
visitors to the station and there was
mingled sorrow and joy in the good
bys of” parting. The last section ar
rived in V iroqua at 8:30. It was an
outing greatly enjoy "1, notwithstand
ing the withering heat of the day.
Retreat is Strictly In It.
The pleasant hamlet of Retreat,located
in one of the best farming communities
nf this county, was the center of attrac
ts n during last week. On Wednesday
night the new Woodman hall was dedi
cated. It was the occasion for a great
outpouring of people, Viroqua con
tributing liberally to the throng. Hon.
D. O. Mahoney and C. J. Smith were
speakers for the evening, W. P. Morgan,
chairman. Following the progißm of
speaking and music, a sumptuous sup
per was served. Retreat has about the
iivest Woodman camp in this section,
eighty members, and they ere all hust
lers. They have shown energy in the
construction of such a splendid build
ing, 26x52 feet, finely finished through
out The lower story is owned and
occupied by Mr. Rameett with his stock
of merchandise. The Woodmen will
lease to Odd Fellows, Good Templars,
and permit use of hall for publio pur
poses.
ine second event of interest was the
nstitution of an Odd Fellows lodge and
installation of officers on Saturday night.
The charter members for this new lodge
are Fred P. Bean, C. C. Bishop, P. J.
Davis, W. N. Marks, A. A. James, L.
Seymour, Clinton Bishop, W. T. White,
George Lombard, A. Lombard, J. S
Gibbs, W. P. Morgan, Julius Slater, E.
H. Slater, Albert Broduead, W. F. Bates.
These gentleman, havebten members of
Viroqua and DeSoto lodges.
Frank M. Minsball, representing the
grand lodge, instituted the lodge. In
the installation of officers he was assisted
bv I. S. Hamilton, N. C. Weeden, W.
H. l’ulver, R. L Ferguson, C. M. Sterl
ing. Following are the officers of this
new lodge, No 220:
Noble Grand—C. 0. Bishop.
Vice Grand -A. A. JanuJS.
Recording Secretary—o, A. Bishop.
Permanent Secretary—A. Lorn bald.
Treasurer—J. S. Gibbs,
K. S. *X. U. —t' I*. Bpaq.
L. S. N. G. —W. D. Morgan.
Conductor—F. J. Davis.
Warden—A. F. Broatffieud.
it. S, S —J ullus Slater,
L. S ii.— L Seymour. ,
K. S. V. G -w. F. White.
L. S. V. G,—G sirge Lombard.
Inside Guardian—W F. Bates.
Outside Guardian—E Slater,
Chaplain— W. N. Marks,
Supper was served at the close of the
work. Visitors present were; F. M.
Minshall, I. 8. Hamilton, A. D. Helpe
son, N C. Weeden, W. F. Fisher, Dr.
\V. M. Trowbridge, W. H. Pulver, 8. C.
Jackson, A. F. May, Viroqua; R. L.
Fergnson, C. M. Sterling, Victory;
Grank Gross, George Seymour, M. G.
Sallander, Retreat,
A Serious Double Accident.
While driving toward their home in
the town of Jefferson, Friday evening,
Tom Hendrickson and his brother Nels
met with unfortunate accidents that
nearly proved fatal to the boys. When
near the John Hays farm, about five
miles from the city, Tom was thrown or
fell from the wagon in such a manner
as to strike on his head) bruising and
cutting it so badly as to render him un
conscious. As it was necessary for him
to return to Viroqua for surgical treat
nn-nt, his brother Nels accompanied him
back and he was t aken to a tmrgeon,
who soon had him in shape to start
home again. As misfortunes never
come singly Nels was not to escape with
out nearly losiug his life about an hour
after bis brother had been relieved. He
entered the Fortney hotel barn to see
after their team, and being without a
lantern found it quite dark. In wan
dering about in an effort to find his
way, he suddenly walked against a
horse, standing in one of the stalls, and
in an endeavor to get away from dan
ger, received a hard kick from the ani
mal square in the month, knocking out
all his front teeth and breaking the jaw
b< ne in three places. Since the acci
dent occurred Nels has been traveling
back and forth from home and having
his inju-y treated-
.Methodist Gleanings.
The subject of the sermon next Sun
day morning will be “God’s Ability.”
The evening service will be held in the
talwrnacle on the cauip ground. This
will be a revival service.
Rev. Coram was in hie pulpit last
Sabbath after his two weeks’ vacation.
His morning sermon was full of patriotic
thought, his theme being the “God
Exalted Nation ” He reports a pleasant
two weeks’ spent in the northwestern
part c .l lowa.
TheEpworth League will give a forfeit
social at the home of John E. Nuaum.oa
Friday evening. Bring ten pennies with
you to pay your forfeit. Refreshments
will be served. Everybody come.
La Farge Enterprises.
Birdie and Winnie Nixon, of Viroqua,
have been visiting friends here since the
Fourth and returned to their home,
Wednesday.
Jonathan Gift reports that on July 11,
he had a colony of bees make 86 pounds
of honev. This is a record-breaker. It
is considered that 20 to 21 pounds is a
big day’s work for a colony of bees.
At the annual meeting, it was voted
to divide the school into three depart
ments, and to have eight month’s school
for each.
—Jnst received at Brown’s masic
store, a stock of merchandise, that will
be sold at bargains. Call and see them.
—Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Stevens went
over to Genoa, Monday afternoon, for a
week’s visit with relatives.
—C. O. Andrews has purchased two
lots of Mrs. D. Slrawn, and will oon- j
struct a residence thereon.
—Flies are getting savage.
—This region experienced refreshing
fine showers on Monday afternoon, which
will be a great blessing to growing farm
products. The shower cepie from the
west. Wind and a slight sprinkle of
| hail accompanied the rain. In spots it
‘ did considerable damage.
—The Mil waukee Se* i o’ Satur
i dav morning, anoouno. . nav Attorney
' J. Henry Bennett, of this city, has been
admitted to practice before the United
1 States department of the Interior.
THE LATEST FROM CAME DOUGLAS,
Important Events Have Taken Place in
the Reservation Recently-The Mos
quitoes Shorten a Very Interesting
Letter.
Heaoq^’ahtkhs Company “M 1 i ~i:rth Reu. i
Camp Doi oi,as, July 15, isas. )
Editor Censor:— Since my last letter
many events of import* noe have come
to pass. Of these, the most impoi tut,
and even one of the most important of
our lives, was our being mustered into
the service of the United Statts Shortly
after two o’clock on Monday afternoon,
we were called into line in alphabetical
order with the oorporals and sergeants
at our head. The mustering officer,
Captain W. L Buck, of the 13th infantry
U. 8. A., bade ns raise u’gh our right
hands and then with bared heads we
took the following oat h: “I do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will bear true
fai'h and allegiance to the United States
of America, snd that I will serve them
honestly and faithfully against all their
enemies whomsoever, and that I will
obey the orders of the President of the
United Stites and the orders of tLe offi
cers appointed over me according to the
rules and articles of war.” Each man
then had to sign his name to thr e mus
ter rolls and on the next day to touch
the pen and pronounce bis name; thus
bearing witness to the signature, and
the ceremony was completed. Muster
of the officers was made separately from
the privates We were afterwards
obliged to listen to the rules and articles
of war and are now governed by them.
Wednesday morning we received our
fret shoes from “Untffe Sam.” They
ire good heavy calfskin and well made.
They are a great change from the ones
which we have been used to wearing and
tire our feet. But w* will get over that
in a few days. Thu. i day we received
part of our olo’hing, t.nich iDoluded a
blouse, blue shirt, underolothes, sus
penders,two pairs of socks and a rubber
blanket each. The blanket in made of
thin rubber and has a hole in the center
large enough to put your head through.
It is calculated to be worn when march
ing in the rain. We also got a hat
apiece. All we yet lack in the line of
clothing is the trousers and leggins.
Private Tongue, who was quite ill
with pneumonia, is again around, but
still sleeps at the hospital. The fact,
of his not revealing his conditition of
health for more than a day and until
after he was mustered into the service,
shows his patriotism ;n a manner more
strong than can te expressed.
Col. Seaman has made some rules
that will be of great benefit to the sol
diers. Among them is one that pro
hibits gambiingof all kinds in the camp
Another provides that any one caught
pilfering shall be court martialed and
imprisoned in a military prison, during
the rest of the time of his service, or
until his company is mustered out of
service.
Thursday the officers were hurriedly
summoned to the Colonel’s headquarters,
and the men into their ranks. All at
ones a great shout arose from the bunch
of officers, and looking toward them, we
saw Captain Geisbusch and Lieutenant
Breoizer racing at the top of their speed
toward ns. When Lieutenant BreDissr
had barely enough breath to announce,
“Santiago has fallen." Then you ought
to have heard the shout that went up.
After it had subsided, many began to
alk of its results and our prospects of
reaching the front.
Company II has among its possessions
a set of boxing gioves, which afford a
great deal of sport for the boys.
Some of the boys are having their
arms tatooed. most of them being
labled with “Cos. M., Fourth Wis , with
the picture of two rifles.”
The misqnitoes are getting so bad
that I cannot stand to write any more
this time, so I will close.
Don C Milt er.
Following is the complete roster of
Company M. as mastered into the
service;
Captain—Jackson Silbaugh.
First Lieutenant—Frank E .Tagerson.
Second Lieutenant—Raleigh C- Bienlzer.
Sergeants—Asa E. Groves, AlbertT. Bolden,
Fred J. Mitchell, Don C Miller. Lester Wood,
Fredrick Hansen.
Corporals—Ben Borgerson, Isaac Ewers.
John M. Kimball, Delbert l. Hills, Oliver F.
Helgcson, Frank E Neefe, Adolph Carrol.
Frank 11. Dwinnel|, William C junto, J. Melvin
Sternberg, George Jersey, George Bussell.
Musicians—Clyde L. Dunforth, Leonard C.
Beard.
Artiticier—W L. Hampton.
Wagoner- I N. Wallace.
Privates—'W. O. Allen, G. Alness, Knutc Al
ness, A. M. lialdon, II P. Hillmeyor, C. H.
I! rower, A. J. Burkhardt, D. I). Bqxton, Roy
Cole, .1. Carte*, C It. Cruuie, G. 11. O.i troll, tv.
Carroll, L. A. Closet, M. E. Dparmau, W. O
Davenport, D. J Devine, Olen Dickenson, W.
A. Docile, Walter Draper. Enoch Erickson,
Walter Finn, A. Fish Guy Fish, Magnus For
tune, Fred Girkey, .loliu M. Green, John
Grignon, Lester Hale. Jesse Hargrave, Tru
man Harwood, Peter Hex void, Otto B. Jor
dan, John M. Kibler, Vincent R. Lednian,
John A. I,pgan, John V Loveless, Kostnuis
N. Lund, Anured Lee, William C. Lyons
Charles Marker, Oscar Melluin, Ole li. Moe,
ilarry S. Morrison, Robert J. McCoey. John
McDonald. David E. Noble, Ole Olson, George
M Peck, Garfield Pennell, Willard Pennell.
Geprgp 11. Peters, Xetvton H. Reed, Roy
Riley, Arthur Ring, 11. W. Rosson, Elmer H.
Kime. G. M. Sinn bus, Sever ijtmpsun, Alonzo
Skipstad, llei't. Sboweu, C. G Snyder, E. W.
Smith, Theodore Spelluni, Selger Stevenson,
Elmer E- Strait, Stephen Stoleson, LaFayotte
Sutherland, Henry A Sutherland, 1. G.
shreve, E 'Fainter, J E. Tilton, Henry
Tongue, M. II Wellton, Ed. White, Richard
M. Whitinger,D. D. Williams, W. J. Williams,
Walter Wright .
Death in a Reaper Accident.
On Tuesday lao-, July 12, a frightful
accident occurred to Mr. William John
son, a respected and loved citizen, who
has lived near Eeefea, town of Jefferson,
for the past twentv years. While he
and his 15 year-old son, who was driving
the binder, bf-d finmhed their field of
wheat and were starting for the house,
the boy drove too near a tree, the reel
catching in the branches and scaring
the horses. Tbe father being near
oaught the horses by the bridle to stop
them, bnt was thrown down, trampled
under the feet of the animals, and in
stantly. killed.
Mr. Johnson leaves a widow and four
children to mourn her loss. He was an
exemplary citizen, a sincere and earnest
Christian, and will be greatly missed
both in the .ommuuity and church in
which he labored.
Cashton Telephone Une.
The branch line to Gaston was com
pit*ted last week, and opened for bnsi
ness, bringing that end the intervening
villages, Melvina and Leon into tele
phone communication with the city.
This also gives service to Viro.jua, and
by way of that town to La Crosse.—
Sparta Herald.
—The following persons were in
stalled as officers of Viroqua liebekah
Lodge, at Odd Fellows’ hall, Monday
evening, by Mrs. D. O. Mahoney:
VoMe Grind—Mr-. Martha Royer?.
Vice Grand—Mrs. Gulnnle K i verstran
Recording >ecretary-Miss Ellen Mt Call.
Treasurer- —Mr-. ReDO'-ca rdltKiugh.
Clnplain—Mrs. Elisa Richards..
Warden—Mrs. Rlia rHcUsoii.
Conductor—Miss Llaalo "eetlen.
Outside Guard- Miss Mary Mlbaugli
Inside Guard-Mrs. M .ry Graham.
R ? VO.—Mrs. Maggie Jackson.
I, r* \ G.—Mrs.Hannt Hill
I, > N O.—Mrs. Hannah HUI,
K.S. V. O.—Mrs. Alice Man ikon.
Notice to Cnstomcrs.
Hereafter onr meat market will close
on Sundavs at 10 o’clock sharp. No ics
will be delivered after 9 o’clock on Sun
days. Leave orders the Saturday night
before for yoor me-tts and ice.
Respectfully, John Devlin.
Cheap Excursions.
Homeseekers tickets will be sold by j
C M. St. Paul R. R. to all west and
soathweet points at one regular fare
wi'.h $2 added, good for 21 days. Dates
of sale: Jnly 19, Aug. 2 to 16, Sept.
6 to 20, Oct 4 to 18 !
To tjolnmbia Ca'hobc school t Madi
son, Jnly 6 to 28, fare and one-third for
roand trip.
Painting and Uanglng.
I have a full crew of men and can do
all kinds of painting, paper banging,
decorating, etc ,on short notice. Work
done by the day on contract. Don t
give your order before seeing me,
° Will Castle, Viroqua.
black hawk w as a black sparrow
Dr. Dorter Disseminates ci: r onologlcal
Information Respecting Chief Black
Sparrow llawk and Ills Followers,
i he Stc Chief Black Sparrow Hawk,
; WHB born in 1767, at tne mouth of Ruck
Island, Illinois, and died on the D.-s
i koines river in lowa, Oct. 4, 1838. In
1804, Gov. W. H. Harrison, of. Indiana,
made a treaty -vi'b five individuals of
the Sac end Fox tribes by which they
ceded a tract of land on both sides of
the Mississippi, extending from the Wis
consin to the Missouri rivers and contain
ing 51,000,000 acres. It was stipulated
the Indians were to occupy this land
as long as it remained the property of
the government. About the beginning
of this century Black Hawk becomes
prominent among his people. He and
his band were devotedly attached to
their village, wh. for a century had
been the home f their people and which
contained their principal cemetery. He
had always opposed the cession of lands
to the whit sand most particularly
denied the validity of the treaty at, St,
Louis in 1804 For this Iract of land
the Indians were tc receive “goods in
hand to the amount of *2,254, and a
yearly annuity of one thousand dollars
in goods” In 18.16 this treaty was j
ratified and confirm-d at St Louis and
to this latter treaty Black Hawk “touched
the quill,” although he a*'erwards
alleged he was ignorant of what he was
t,hn doing.
Black Hawk relates in his “autok
ography”how four Sacs were sent to S'.
Louis to secure the release of an IndiaD,
who had murdered a white man. They
remained a long time absent, returned
and encamped below tbs village; ap
peered to be dressed in fine coats and
had medals. We hoped they brought
good news.” “They stated that the
American chief told them he wanted
land ; they had agreed to give him some;
when ready to start, their friend was
led out of prison, ran a short distanoe
and was shot dead. This is all they
could recolleot. They had been drunk
a greater part of the time. This is all
myself or nation knew of the Lco'y of
1804 I will leave it to the peopie of
the United States to say whether our
nation received a fair compensation for
the extent of country ceded by those
four individuals. It has been the cause
of all our difficulties.”
The old chief relates how in the war
of 1812 with Great Britain, the presi
ded, requested the Sac and Fox chiets,
who called on him, to remain neutral;
bow he promised them goods on credit;
how the American trader at Ft. Madisoc
refused credit; how the British leader
came to Rock Island with goods, gave
them credit and brought word tba' Col.
Dicksor, at Green Bay, wanted Black
Hawk and 200 warriors to fight tie
Americans at Detroit end Malden.
They arrived at Green Bay, Dickson
made a speech “then placed a medal
around my neck, and gave me a paper,
which I lost in the late war, and a silk
Hag saying, “You are to command ai)
the braves that leave here to join our
braves near Detroit,” This paper and a
anew British iffig were found at Battle
Island, after the fight, twenty years
later. “On our arrival, I found the
Indians had several prisoners; I advised
them to treat them well; below Detroit
had a fight; the Americans fought well;
l was surprised; had been told they
could not light. I found two men tak
ing care of cattle; would not kill them,
but delivered them to the British war
chief. Several boats came down river
full of American soldiers; the British
bad taken many prisoners; the Indians
were killing them I immediately put
a step to it as I never thought it brave,
but cowardly to kill an unarmed and
helpless enemy.” Proctor commanded
the British, and his brutality ic well
kaown. “The British could not take
this fort, (Meigs) for we were marched
to another some distance off. When w
approachtd it I found a small stockade,
(Ft Stephenson) and concluded there
were not many men in it. The British
war chief sent a Hag; a young man was
chief (Lieut. Croghan) and would not
give up without fighting. Dickson came
to me and said “you will see tomorrow
how easily we can take that fort.”
When morning came I was disappointed.
The British advanc'd and fought like
braves, but by braves in the fort were
defeated. I was now tired of being with
them, our s; ccess being bad and having
got no plunder. That night I took
twenty of and left for home;
met no person until reached Illinois
river; found my fumily well.” But the
whites had killed his adopted son. He
went down river to avenge his eon’s
death; with one Indian he met two
whites; let one eeoape because he had
been to the Sac village to teach the
Indians to plow; his companion killed
the other. He saw two white boys in
the bush*, but says he thought of his
own children and passed by without
noticing them. “Returned to remain
with my family, to hunt for them and
humble* myself before the great spirit
and return thanks to him for preserving
me through the war.” o v. v.
Rather Faulty Statistics.
The following is a report of the births
and deaths, recorded in the office of the
register of deeds for the year ending
June 30, 18y8, as made to the state
board of health under the new law,
which has been in of era* ion since July
1. 18y7:
.Townships. Births. Deaths.
Bergen , 0
Christiana *>
Clinton H
Coon 1 28
Fore 4 s
Franklin 10
Genoa 0
Greenwood and
Hmnburg 12
Harmony 1 “
Hillsboro 1 •’
Jefferson 5
Klckapoo ‘ '
Liberty
Stark 10 1
Sterling 0
Union * J
Viroqua 10 ~
Webster J f
Wheatland Q 1
Whitestown 1 0
De Soto village 0
Hillsboro village 7 5
Ontario village o o
Wrstby village - 0 J
Vtroquacity 22 "
Total 138 55
The town of Kickapoo reports only
three cases of contagious diseases and
the other townships none. They were:
One case of consumption, 1 typhoid,
and 1 measles.
Tae figures above do not carry a fair
statement of births and deaths. The
law contemplates that the facte shall te
correctly rtported, and to that end pays
a remunerative fee for tb same. Why
physicians aDd others are so negligent
about these important statistics is not
easy of compreLension.
> ioia Intelligencers..
A German by the name of Nabal w s
driven out of Richland Center, Tuesday,
for expressing too strong sympathy
with Spain. He was threatened with
tar and feathers.
The flemriog mills of E. R Cushman
are shut down this week while the dam
is being repaired and fixed over. In the
meantime the water is drawn off the
pond.
John Benson, of Manning, Tics B"ci
dentally shot in the right leg, with a 2
calibie nfi a , last Sanday. The oall en
tered at the thigh and penetrated to the
bone. He is getting along nicely.
Nile Roberts, a thirteen-year-old boy,
who has been making his home with Ed.
Hill, died Tuesday night of this week.
It is supposed that his death was caused
by remaining to long in oold water in a
spring branch where he and some other
boys were bathing on a hot day last
week.
—Ben Brown has the L A. W. official
bicycle repair shop, in the city. Mr.
Bezeuek, of Chicago, who has had iong
: experience in the bicyc’e business, will
:do the repair work. If there is auy
I tiling *be matter with year wheel, Mr.
’ Btzsnek can fix it.
WATCH
THIS SPACE
NEXT WEEK.
™P BOSTON
Clothing House.
About the New Caucus Law.
Tho oity of Viroqua is the only
in Ve; non com ty where the new caucus
law will be used. As applied to this
oity the la* provides for two caucuses
in each ward, the first one on Tuesday
evening next, July 25, at 7:30. At said
first meeting candidates for delegates
to tba county convention are to be
nominated. The secretary of that meet
ing writes the name of each candidate
nominated on a ballot. When such
nominations are closed, all the ballots
are to be placed in a box and “well
shaken,” and are then to be drawn out
one at a time, and as they are drawn
out the names are to be written down
in the order they are drawn. Then that
list of names is to be delivered to the
chairman of the party committee, who
is to have them placed on a t ket.
Those tickets are then to be ser.„ to the
chairman of the ward causus, to con
vene four days later, Saturday, July 30.
That caucus is to be kept open from 4
o’clock to 8 o’clock p. m , and electors
of the porty are expected to call and
vote for delegates by making crosses
Against the names of the number on the
ballot whom they wish to be elected.
On’y those persons whose names were
proposed or “nominated” at the prelim
inary meeting can be voted for.
To illustrate the system: Suppose, at
the First ward republican preliminary
meeting, to be held on the evening of
July 25, there should be 12 names pro
posed for delegates to the county con
vention. All of those names are placed
on a single ballot. The ward is entitled
to 3 delegates. Therefore, the three
having the highest number of marks
opposite ,heir names will be elected.
—lf your wheel runs hard, or needs
repairs of any kind, take it to Ben
Brown's repair shop in Opera block,
where an experienced repairman will
make it good as new.
OIKJD.
MRS. AN.S* Ji. MILLER.
On Thursday, the 14th Inst. we laid to rest,
in Viroaua’s silent and beautiful city of the
dead, the mortal remains of our lone-time
friend, Mrs. Anna Miller. Mr*. Miller
was born in Herkines county New York, in
K l; an d after some two months of suffering,
borne bravely and uncomplainingly, trusting
in her God and leaning on the strength of her
Redeemer, she passed gently away on the
lbhinst. Elder Hauzhton, now of Viroqua,
conducted the funeral service. He had
known, intimately, this hard working and
brave woman for nearly twenty years. She
wa~ at one time a member of the Congrega
tional church of De Soto. She reared a fam
llv of two boys and four girls In comfort and
respectability. All her girls were at the
funeral of their mother; the boys could not
be present. Mrs. Miller died at the home of
tier daughter, Mrs. M. O. Bergh. Vtroqua.
Been affection long earned by a mother s
,->ve and prompted by the hearts of her
, aughter and son-in-law, Mr. Berg, made her
ast day* peaceful. The writer can attest
her Industry and lady-like wpys for many
years pasi. Let the still heart of the dear
dead sleep on in peace. It needed rest from
below, and- God gavetb his beloved sleep.
T te families of the deceased deserve to re
turn thanks to fvieuds fox kindness and fav
ors w “
At Ids home, near Ontario, *• W-MaikS,
who wus born in 1*49 and Pa;tod from t i us
life on J llv 5. lMis, aged 51 years. Bro. Mains
was well known in Vernon county, having
lived* he re most of hislife. He leaves a wife
and eleven children to moutu his loss. One
child has p -©ceded him to that land from
which no traveler ever returns. He wa*a
loving husband, a kind and affectionate fath
.... The federal was preached at the Hell
church by the Pastor, J. M. Johnson. Text
Job 14:14. ‘ If a man die, shail he live again.'
Hi- remains were deposited in the Dell ceme
tery In the presence of> imultitude of Wends
ai'nuaintances The ftinlly loYiu£ly
thank t’Se people, frienns and neUhbora fo
tlieir kind -mentions during tneir fathers
afflictions. ' •*’
A PURE GRAPE CREAM Or TARTAR PORTJC*
DR.
“ CREAM
BAKING
POWDIR
Awarded
Highest Honors, World’s Fair
Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair
Farm for Sale.
\ DESIBABLE PLACE-EIGHTY AGUES
A —four miles west of Viroqua, on main
traveled road; all fenced; 65 acres Improved;
15 acres good young timber: granary on place.
For information call at the farm, or address
Ole Halvouson. Bud postoflice, Wts.
HOLDING
YOUR OWN
Is a pretty hard problem some
times, particularly when it comes
toH-A-I-K. Eh, Bald Heads ?
Many Viroquans look older than
they really are, just because in
days gone by their
"SCULP TROUBLES"
were neglected or overlooked.
Just to think, where once was a
beautiful, brown, black, red or
“bleached”tropical growth, is now
a blooming blank. Really too bad.
We wish to say in all frankness
that we prepare a
TONIC
that will put new vim, new yig
or, and new vitality into every last
spear of your oerebellum. It’s a
L&ir grower, scalp tonic, and dan
druff destroyer, all in one. It
makes hair stay where it belongs,
and leaves it in a nice, soft, Hufiy,
glossy condition. We recommend
and guarantee it to be all we
claim—if it isn’t please comeback
and get your money. Most bair
growers cost 75 cts. —ours 50 cts.
CO. IF*. DAHL,
Central Drug Store,
Attention/
(j/tres/termen /
We have the Min
neapolis Thresher
and Engines, Min
nesota Thresher
and Stillwater En
gine, New Birdsell
Thresher outfit; al
so the Victor Clo
ver Huller. The
McCormick, Mil
waukee, and New
Birdsell Corn
Huskers and Fod
der Shredders.
Caii and Set Surtees of
‘Davis dt Wise,
VIEO&T/A, VIS.
COLORS!
If you know that “last color;,” mean the
very brightest and best wearing it should
be an inducement for you to buy your
paints and oils where they keep these
guaranteed articles. This very thing
E. H. CRAIG & CO., DO.
We sell strictly pure white leads and
oils, and also keep the best grades of
mixed paints. Don t pass us by when
selecting paints. Brushes of all kinds
in great array.
13. E. CRAIG & CO.
Pioneer Druggists, Viroqua.
f. n. TOWNER
THE GREAT NOVELTY STORE,
A NEW DEPARTMENT.
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A -ft *
\> .ifr I '?' i* 'r vtjH ijlllp® ,>
'“"■ Hne of supplies for all
cameras.
\ . r^o " rS *
CLOTHES * HOT DAYS
jf/apacas,
J’/ctnneis,
Crash.
%
The newest ideas in these
goods. Up-to-date in every
respect. Do not swelter these
hot days, but fit yourself out
at the
I3iue Front
KEEP COOL.
STRAW HATS, CRUSH
HATS, NOBBY HATS, all
newest and latest.
I3LTTE FRONT.
COFFLAND ELLEFSON l LOKKEN.
THERE WILL BE A HOT TIME
In Uncle Sam’s land for you this
season if you don’t b"y light clothing,
and keep cool. For clothing the
{Pick Wick System
Can not be equaled; you try on a
suit the fit is perfect, the finish and
patern is beautiful; quality first class,
and price is cheap.
The reason why you get such fine
clothing at such low prices is that you
are buying directly from the manu
facturers
Re- member we have the very best
kinds of light underwear and the cool
est and latest straw hats.
Seo. 7//ic/iaclso/in,
Manufacturer of the Pick Wick System.
Don’t Tell Your Wife
You were late for dinner because your
watch was wrong. Don’t carry a watch
that gets wrong. The watches I carry
are the very best watches made. We
always carry them; also a fine stock of
jewelry, Silverware, Clocks, Clc.
JOSEPH EOEHKER.
Watchmaker and Jeweler.
DRUGGISTS.
VIROQUA, WIB.