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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20
COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
New YORK. Nov. IL, 1

New YORK. Nov. IL, 1874.
Mercantile paper has negotiated easily at SAL
per cent. for best names short time, and 7a12
per cent, for lower grade long time best call
loans commanded 316a4 per cent. Sterling ex-
change weak at S4.S519as594. Gold, 31111sa
111%. Michigan Central stock, 10; Lake
Shore, 81 y. Flour quiet supertine, Sia4. 80
white winter Mich, s6.75a7. Wheat dull
after fow days activity at strong prices
amber western, 81, 25a1 % white do, S1.30a
lao. Corn, afoat, 93a94 ; in store so. oats
less active western, 66a6S for mixed ana white.
Barley advancing. Mess Pork $40, 75a21.
Steam Lard, 1919. Butter more firm extra
western, 35a3S /; firsts, 29a31 seconds, 23a25
thirds. 1920. Eggs, 27a2S. TalIow, s94a9.
Potashes, 615 medium. Beans, new, 81. 95a2.
Coffee decline arrested, and market firm Rio,
1514a19J&. Old Java, 25a2s. Sugar dull and
heavy soft white refined, 91sa9}4. New layer
raisins, 52,95a3. Lemons, Messina, S6.OOa6.50
per box. Havana oranges, S7.00aS.00 per Dbl.
Mich. wool, 49a52 for heeces. Cotton goods
generally in buyers favor.
DETROIT MARKETS.
DETROIT, Nov. 18th 1874.
Merchants have had very liberal calls for
goods all week. The mild weather enables lake
shipments to be made with ease, while labor,
lumber, money and iron beng all cheap, not
few are embracing the combined favorable OPP
portunities to build and repair. Lumbermen,
seeing they could not fool each other very
much about curtaiment of production, are
throwing off the mask and going into the woods
with as big rush as IN the more favorable
years. The demand FOR loans at the banks,
though not equal to the supply, is increasing.
There are not so very many laborers out OF
employment and but few unoccuped stores
and dwelling, SO that altogether. this Is not
''the winter of our discomfort. Merchandise
values show less than average numbar of
changes Cotton goods have had little more
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20
.XIRRIED

In Bloomingdale Nov. 7tb, 1874, at the reel
dence OF Harrison Foot by DAVID II. Smith,
Esq, Mr.. EUGENE PENNocK to MISS CARRIE
STREAroR, both of Allegan, Mich.
In Gobleulle. Nov. 7th, 1874. at the residence
OF Sill Wilcox, by David H. Smith, Esq, Mr..
s. LESLIE SrARKs to Miss MAGGIE Nj. HEBRON.
daughter Of Philo NJ. Heron, all of Pine Grove,
Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Williams family are destined to take
fully as large place in the new Congress as
the Washburns did in times past. Alabama
Delaware, Indiana. New York, and Wisconsin
send one each, and Michigan two total seven.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The papers contain the account OF Roches-
ter Jury that spelt guilty in four different
ways. That is nothing conpared to Van
Buren, County Jury that spelled that same
little English word nine different ways. One
Of the jury being preacher Of the gospel,
appropriated one-thrd OF this number to his
own individual use. We tried, but never could
learn which OF the small colleges gave him his
sheen skin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

We last week stated that Mr.. Damon A.
Winslow, Democratic candidate for Circuit
Court Commissioner, had been elected the
Tuesday before, after having been the unsuc-
cessfu candidate OF that party for the last
twenty years. We must now correct that state
ment. and take great pleasure in so doing. He
is still on the ragged edge" unable to gain a
footing on the solid rock Of office.-Niles Re-
publican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Thanksgiving draweth nigh, and il the turkey
ia mily could reason together, it would be in as
great suspense as the numerous politicians
we're before election wondering whose head
would come off lansing Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

correspondent Of the Detroit Post writing
from Jackson says that it is coming to the
knowledge Of the Board Of Supervisors OF that
county that Jonathan S. Videto has been re-
tanning large sums Of money received for settle
ments, costs, fees ETC., In his numerous liquor
cases. They have instructed the Prosecuting
Attorney to take the case to the Circuit Court
for the recovery to the county Of quite large
amount
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

building of the kind in the city, is advertised to
be sold at sheriff g sale December 8. The
society went beyond its means in erecting too
expensive building.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

There will be no stay-at-homes, we promise
them, in 1876. There will be no Independents
to slough off Republican majorities in the next
election. There will be no nominations to DIS
gust and dishearten the party, but the decks
will be clear, and when the drums beat the now
elated Democracy will find every Republican at
his post, shoulder to shoulder, prepared to adj
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

George Cooper, a lad Is years OF age, was
instantly killed at Battle Creek, Nov. 6, by the
bursting of cast-iron cannon, which his father
was testing preparatory to a Democratic jubilee
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Niles Republican says that - years ago
George Babcock felled sycamore tree on his
farm near that city. He cut out small block
and placed it in one Of his fields. He has
kept watch of it ever since. and now it is as
complete petrifaction as can be found any
where.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20
The Post Office Squirt Gun saws

I" A gentleman remarked to us one day this
week: Il looked at newspaper to-day, which
was filed with display headings, and general
different states by the Democrats and was
surprised to find it's name to be the Decatur
Republican Our remarks was, that it was
consoling, at times, to know Just where to
place people"
Just 80. Now where shall people place the
editor Of that paper, seeing that he helped
Uncle Willard glorify over the defeat Of j. c..
Burrows for Congress
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The new depot Of the Lake Shore Il Michi-
by 40 feet in size, and cost $4,000. In just
seven days from the time the lumber was de-
livered the building was completed and in use
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Paw Paw Dramatic Association gave their
entertainments last week to good houses. The
entertainments were very good for amateurs,
and were well received.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

During the past week the Street Com =
missioner has been engaged in laying down
a new tile conductor pipe to supply the cisterns
in Main Street with water. The water supply
became INSTRUCTED, and an examination re-
vealed the fact that the wooden pipe had be-
come useless by decay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Those stupid wild geese that are said to be
migrating northward under the impression
that this is to be an open winter should lose
no time in getting back again, as the signs in
dicate season Of unusual severity. A corre-
spondent at Union City, Branch county, writes:
" The young people hereabouts are generally
taking advantage OF this fine weather to get
married"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Houghton Gazette says that s. W. Hill
found stone or tablet on Isle Royale, bearing
plainly discernible hieroglyphlcs He has left
it where he found it, -in place, thinking its
genuineness might be que 'ioned if he removed
1t before it's true position and connection with
the ancient fellows who wrought our mines
were properly attested.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

On Monday last, DR.. Elijah d. Drake, a
prominent Physician Of Detroit, was run over
by the Express train East and instantly killed.
He was walking on the track at the time OF the
occurrence, deeply engaged in conversation
with brother physician who was accompany
ing him to the depot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Mrs. Sarah Taylor Of Sanlac county, in a
suit before the Circuit Court, obtained judg-
ment OF $3.50 against Oscar Wetmore for sell
ing liquor to her husband.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Last Saturday the workmen on the new Cap .
itol building laid the first stone OF the second
story, in the shape Of fluted pilasters on the
southeast corner. The autumnal weather has
been most favorable for this work, and Messrs.
Osburn & Co. have pushed it with energy
Last year the work ceased Nov. 10.-Lansing
Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

A Grand Rapids preacher who don't propose
to run the risk of a too sudden surprise an
nounces through the papers, the themes of his
sermons twelve weeks in advance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Henry Sherwood, of Breedsville, left for
Washington one week ago last Monday. He
49, it will be recollected Congressional Post
Master
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

WATERFOWL, in Clinton county, gave MAORI
ty of tifty-two IN favor OF Woman Suffrage.
In the city of Lansing the vote stood 41S for
to s26 against Woman Suffrage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Adrian Times says it is rumored that the
railroad shops of the Michigan Southern Road
now at Elkhart are 10 be removed back to
Adrian.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Detroit Post of November 18th comes
to us with what is known among printers as
Plat Take" 1t consists Of fourteen and
two-thirds columns Of advertising for the let
ting OF the contracts for carrying the mails.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Elias c. Manchester, Of Bedford, President
OF the State Association Of Spirituasts, has
called the ninth annual session to meet at Bat.
tie Creek, December II, IL, and 10.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The tickets announce that Andrew Harwick
will play on ED TUBA at the Thanksgiving
Dance. If he succeeds, it will be feat rarely
accomplished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Miss Lula Love, graduate Of the medical
department of the Michigan University, has
been appointed medical missionary to Morada-
bad India.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

VIM. A. Howard and wife Of Grand Rapids
have gone to Washington. They will spend
most of the winter in the South.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The receipts Of convicts into the State Prison
during the past month has been 49, against Is
discharged. The total number remaining is 10.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

One Of the most exhiarating sights in the
world is to see newspaper collector dunning
an unsuccessful candidate for his advertising
bill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

There is to be THANKSGIVING Dance at
Town Hall, at which one Of the musicians pro-
poses to play his instrument IN the ED key-so
says the bill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The Michigan,state Pathological Society will
hold it's annual meeting for the election OF Of
ficers December at Ionia. The meeting will
last three days, and a general discussion Of
genealogical subjects will take place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

During DIR. A. o. Hooker's absence his Dental
Rooms will be kept open as usual, and ell OPP
erations upon the teeth will be performed In
the most skilful and satisfactory manner.
1907
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

DR.. W. III. Nelson, Clairvoyant and Magnetic
Healer, raw Paw, Mich. Office corner OF Elm
md Niles Sts., second block north OF Post
Office
May LIST, 1874. 9s7tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Our typo boys say they saw young lady
drop letter from balcony into the hands of
Potter Palmer, Jr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Central Railroad at Kalamazoo has been re-.
moved to Jackson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

During the past week there has been an
accession to the business of Paw Paw. 1t is
another billiard saloon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Gratot county is afflicted with new kind Of
b orse distemper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

A new map OF Shiawassee county is soon to
be published. The engraving 10 nearly COM
pleted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Mrs. Robert Baker and daughter, of Breeds
vile, have gone TO Memphis, Missouri. whore
they will spend the winter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20
Eat Cattle EOr Sale.

Three fat 2.year old steers, one tat COW, one
good mich COW, span OF large 2-year old
colts. and one bay mare for sale for cash or on
q credit OF one year, with approved security,
at bis resi- 1ence, two miles south Of Paw Paw.
lO23tf FREDERICK LORD.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Alb. wildey got fooled out of one load of
wood the other day 1t was lett at this Office,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

,.,uERS TONIC LIVER PILLS.
~ ALL THE PURPOSES OF A LAXATIVE
.spic!NE. They remove bile, purify the
BOD, give tone TO the stomach, drive out
hrile affections, headache arising from a
~ stomach, loss of appetite, jaundice
dyspepsia or indigestion, hatulency and pain
in the stomach and bowels. They are safe.
mild and pleasant in operation, and vet
powerful to cure in an extraordinary decree
Every well regulated family should have a
twenty-five cent box OF them in the house,
with bottle OF Bingham's Red Cordial. for
summer complaints. For sale by FARRANp,
WILLIAMS * Co.. Detroit, proprietors OF
Davis Carbolic Oil Liniment, for man and
beast.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

A. Van Auken q Co.. have a branch store at
Bangor, at which they are doing fine business.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

HEAR! HEAR! HEARl!!
All persons indebted to NJ. SNOW, either
by book account or note, are hereby notified
that they must make payment, or otherwise
adjust the same, or costs will have to be made
qS9t4
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

B. Il. Gardner, Of Battle Creek, in order to
clean barrel put into it a quantity Of uDslaked
lime and boiling water. He then drove plug
into the bung hoe, when terrific explosion
took place. Several of the flying pieces Of the
barrel struck Mr.. Gardner, ipiuring him Sc
verely.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Call at Wheaton's for your School Books.
Stationery, Pens, Pencils, DC. &c.
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Estray " office.

Came into the enclosure Of the subscriber in
the Township OF Almena, on or about the 1st OF
August last, dark red Heifer two or three
years old, with white spots on her brlsket and
TANKS, and some white on the bush of tail.
The owner is requested to come, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take her away.
ALMRNA, Oct. 80, 1874.
1023w6+ THOMAS CLARK, SR.
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Business Notices.
CARD.

(.7RD.
Having seen the advertisement Of LOUIS w.
Melchor in the TRUE NoRTHERNER OF Paw Paw,
We deem it for our own interest, as well as the
interest OF our agent here, W. b. Kinne, to
state that the said l.. W. Melchor has never
purchased any Of our goods directly from our
mandatory. II he has our goods, ne must
have bought them OF some one OF our numer-
GUS agents, therefore, he being third party to
sell, we don't see how he can give rs per cent,
on genuine simpson, Hall, Miller Il Co.'S. goods
and get cost fer them. In regard to the patent
Pearl Polishing Powder. manufactured express
ly for him. we would say we know nothing
about it. We also state that the goods furnish
cd the Agricultural society Of Van Buren, Co.,
we're Of the best manufacture. We warrant all
our goods to be made OF the best and purest
nickel silver, and heavily plated with pure SILL
yer. SIMPSON, HAIL, MILLER a. Co..
Wallingford, Conn 1025t6* 5. B. =. Agt.
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Vegetables and fresh beef are becoming
plenty.
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For Sale.

Fifty acres OF land three miles from the
village OF South Haven. Terms easy.
Oct. Is. 1874. 1920
ID. f. GLIDDEN
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When you use postal card, always write the
address the first thing. Tons of postal cards
without any address are destroyed in the Dead
Letter Office, because people write their mes
sage first, and then forget to address the card
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

IL you want Smoking Tobacco OF rue purest
quality, either Lone Jack, Big Lick, Killicknick.
Durham, Little Joker, Virginia. Comfort and
Oriental, that casts halo of fragrance all
through the room IN winch they are used then
buy your Tobacco at Nyhart's. 1Ol6
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The balance of cash in the State Treasury
Nov. 4, 1874. was SOS, 1866. Receipts during
the week ending Nov, IL were $50, 4S1.17; pay
ments during same time, S5s.133 81 leaving
a balance in the Treasury of S94O, 1912; de-
crease for the week of $27,652.7i.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

n A. HARRISON, Banker, Paw Paw, Mich.
~. gan. will transact general Banking Bu-i-
ness, receive Deposits subject to sght draft. and
allow interest on special deposits. Collections
made at reasonable rate. Money to loan for one
or more years on improved unincumbered Real
Estate,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

Eighty acres situated Il miles east of Paw
Paw, on the Territorial Road. Apply TO wn
f. Bache, or at the Office Of the True NORTH
ERNEB. I0I3t4s
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Have you noticed the large advertisement Of
the Great One Price Star Clothing House OF
Kalamazoo on our last page?
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FOR SALE.-A noble pair Of young cattle
rising five, will take lumber in part payment il
it suits. Also three mich COWS. Apply to
G. II. STYLES,
Three miles east OF Paw Paw. 1022tf
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Only % cents for good undershirts ana draw
ers At the Great Star Clothing House. 100 Main
street. Kalamazoo.
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Buy your bread. Don't waste time kneadng
dough, when you can buy bread for eight cents
a loaf at MISS Munger's.
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II you want good snuff, either Scotch, Mac
coboy or Rapee. at ASTONISHING low prices then
go to Nyharts, where can be found at all times
large and well selected stock of Tobacco.
Snuff, Cigars and smokers articles generally.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-11-20

The best $1,000 suit ever seen is at the One
Price Star Clothing House, 109 Main street,
Kalamazoo.
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TOHN J. SHERMAN, Attorney at Law, Circuit
- Court Commissioner for Van Buren, County.
Once over hawks Jewery Stoi e, Phelps street,
DECATUR opposite Duncombe House. win be at
ths County Clerks Office, in Paw Paw, on Mon
day, Tuesday aud Wednesday of each week
Dated April 10th, 1874,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1874-10-23
SALES.
Estate Of Jonathan Harris.

pY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE HON
~ orable Probate Court OF the Parish of ct.
Landry. there will be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder, by the undersigned q public
auctiOneer, at the Courthouse in OpelOusas, on
MONDAY, the I'd day of November, 1874, at ten
o'clock A. NJ, the following described property
belonging to the estate OF Jonathan Harris,
deceased, to-wit:
/. A tract of land, being No. 148 Of the estima-
tive inventory made on the 31st OF December,
1868, containing twelve hundred and seventy
eight and 62I100 acres, situated at Bayou ChicOt
in snid parish, and being in township three
south of range two east, SOuth-Weste Land
District Of Louisiana.
two hundred and fifty acres, situated on the
river Mermento, at Webb's cove, near bayou
Queue Tortue, and being part OF sections six and
seven in township eleven south of range two
west, being No. 149 of said inventory.
8. One lot of ground in the town of Opel0usas,
in the rear of the parsonage, bounded south by
A. Steel, west and north by PGrrct, containing
one and one-f0urth acres, being No. las Of said
inventory.
4. Three lots (included) bounded north by al
ley, east by Main street, south by Jacob Cum
mings, and west by Court street, being No. 146
Of said inventory.
The above property will be sold without guar
r&ntee of title.
Terms and C0nditiOns-On q credit Of one
year from the day of sale, purchasers to furnish
their notes with good and solvent security IN
sOlido, and the land to remain specially mort
price and the interest at eight per cent. per on
mum from the date Of maturity till paid.
JNO. N. OGDEN, ATtcti0necr.
oct Oft