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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-30
TWO RATTLEsNAKE TAKEN From
THE STOMACH OF A WOMAN.


A correspondent of the Morristown
| Gazette, writing from NurraysYille,
Cooke county, Tennessee, under date
of June 80, gives the most singular
snake story we have yet heard. We
clip the following "a Mrs. Kenne-
dy, woman of about forty, the wife
of an Irish laborer living on French
Broad street, has for several years
suffered from ill health. Her symp-
toms and complaints were singular.
She was afflicted with almost constant
pains, so that she could seldom or
never rest at night. She stated that
she felt something running up and
down in the abdomen, that she fre-
Quently experienced the creeping sens
alton which is called irritability. She
had been in the hospital here, and had
been treated for various complaints,
but found no relief. As her uneasi-
ness and pain continued, SO was the
attempt to relieve her, but without
success. Not long since DIR. Perriam
Gyles was called into requisition and
took charge of the case. About a
week ago she became subject to in
comfortable uneasiness, and begged
DR.. Gyles to perform the operation
for her relief. This he was reluctant
to do, thinking it would hazard her
life; but she persisted in the request,
and at last he yielded to her impor-
tunities. when, on Friday afternoon
last, assisted by DR.. James Davis, of
this place, and Surgeon William Allen
of Sweetwater, he proceeded to per-
form the operation. He first made an
incisiOn about ten inches long along
the medal line of the abdomen. He
found a tumor projecting largely
about twenty six inches in diameter
and irregular form, opened it and
found therein two rattlesnakes, one
thirty-six inches and the other thirty
two and a-half inchesi in length. One
of the snakes had five rattles and the
other four rattles and button. They
had yellow and black spots on them,
with white bellies. They were quite
lively, and would rattle and shake
with vengence when disturbed
They were killed, and the skins and
rattles are in the possession of Colonel
John Stephens. The tumor being re-
moved, Mrs. Kennedy. was instantly
relieved, and is now doing well. The |
doctor called the snakes er0tdla6s hoT-
rtdus. Mrs. Kennedy says She swaI-
lowed two small, soft. white eggs that
she found, several years ago, asashe |
was walking out in field, near the |
Warm Spring, North Carolina. Hav- /
ing Just come over from Ireland, she |
was not acquainted with the bird eggs I
of America, and swallowed these eggs
supposing them to be partridge eggs.
Cls1 onicle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-30


The following from the Savannah
Ga, correspondence of the Rochester
Express is a verbatim report of the
minister's address to the bridal pair al
a recent highly coIored wedding:
"Bruderin an frens: When two
young people say to deyselves dat dey
have rived at dat disposition WhaI
dey can bar wild one anuder's failins
an inequities, dey mos always take a
notion for ter marry. An when a
man muster up spunk enough fer ter
go an buy de license. an de 'owman
hang her head an say she Willin' tel
stan up an let de man CLAIM her in de
eyes OF Hebben am de general public,
den de marriage happens
Here an old brother remarked,
ssDat's sol" and the remark seemed to
encourage the speaker.
.sWhy does de man lub dc 'oman ?
Gaze she pooty. Why does de oman
lnb de man? Gaze he strong. Why
does de man an de ,omen both Iub one
annudeF2 Gaze de Scripters has pro-
phesied it frum de foundation. But
dey don't always marry rite along
like you fink dey orter. De gals is
mighty sly. Dey am like de terrapin.
De niger go along troo de swamp an
he say to hisself dat he feel mighty
hungry. Bimeby he see terrapin on
the log in de sun wild de eyes shut
Den de niger mouth begin fer to
water,an' he banker arter that terrapin.
@tCooter, he say, Il lub you.'
"Terrapin no say nuttin.
sNlgger say, 'Cooter, you look
mighty fat
'.rerrapin open he eye.
ssNigger slide up little closer an say,
"Cooter, you make good SOUP an
sCooter, you make good SOUP an den
he reach out he ham fer ter fotch him
in. But de terrapin he slide inter de
water, an de nigger he stay hungry.
stDe cooter's like de gals. Dey let
de boys git mighty close, and den dey
git away. But here, my frens, is a
man an 'oman what say dev am tir-
ed of feolin' roun', and deY has come
mp here dis evenen' for ter be united
in de holy banns OBJ wedlock. Dey
hab dat true lub dat casts out fear
Dey am not ashamed OBJ deyselves."
'.De couple will please step forward
and jine dar right hams"
Then he again paused, smote his
brow with his red pocket-handker-
chief, and proceeded:
"Ef dar is any pusson Widin SCUM
OBJ my vice dat knows, or thinks he
knows, or hab reason to bleebe dat
dar is any objection why desc man an
oman should not be jined togedder
at dis time an place, let him rise up
an make it known, or fever arter
hold his peace, so help him God"
There was no objection, and the
ceremony was performed in the regu-
lar orthodox style.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-30

When man is unable to tell the
time by his watch, because there are
two hands, and he don't know which
to believe, it is tolerably sure sign
that he has partaken of more refresh.
ment than his nature requires.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-30
As A MORNING APPETISBR

No other Bitters in the universe can canal
mem, lack space for detailing the ayaiIabIlity
oi these Bittels but will briefly state its gener
al 6HectS upon the human system, as follows.
1t 1taOsolutely purifes the Blood. It speedily
corrects all morbid changes in the blood Il
equaIzes the circulation OF the Blood 1t reeu-
lates the supply and quality of the Blood IL
prepars the Blood to furnish proper suDport to
all the vital properties 1t enriches che con-
sutuents OF the Blood upon which the vital
energy of the system is Dependent r.
muses. the proper degree of heat into the
system. it purges from the system the morbid
numors which retard its natural functions Il
lmparss vitality and elasticity to every organ of
ene 9ody. !t corrects all derangements, however
trivial, which are the first origin of Disease. It
promotes the operation of the digestive organs.
It improves the appetite and removes ali diisa-
greeable feeling after eating. 1t perfects diges-
tlon, rendering 1t natural and easy. 1t acts as
i milo and efhicacious stomaehic. Tt elevates
the standard of all the vital forces 1t siren 9Th
ems the nervous dbers and diffuses a calm
throughout the nervous system. 1t DESTROYS All
morbid conditions of the mind It disperses
iulness and languor. It promotes buoyancy of
SpIllt and feeling. It banishes those clogs upon
pleasure which produce gloom. 1t drives aWay
enose d1sIresslng symptoms which rob us of hap.
pIhess' 1t revlVeS the physical energies by in
tuslng new life and power into the system It
fortunes the system against the dangers of ma
iafia nuc6uatlohs of the temperature, changes
IN the climate, &c In short it prepares the sys-
6em Tor the radical change to be wrought in its
conultlon, and restores it tr perfect health and
natural vigor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
FROM KELLER.

EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERNER We wish to con-
graduate Mr.. Shoudy, not that he has caught a
Tartar" but that the knowledge Of the sex OF
" Alathea" is 30 plainly made known to him IN
reply to his Article" in the NoRTHERNER.-
None but woman could belch forth 30 much
venom at one mouthful 1t is refreshing, how
ever, to get little spice now and then. but the
cry for the old school system reminds US OF the
Children of Israel longing for the flesh pots OF
Egypt. Keeler, we think, is all right on the
school question; that depends, however.
whether the side we are on is the right side.
No particular news about town, more than
that yesterday, during church services, " Loaf
ers' Corner was well patronlzed, and just here
will say. that Keeler loafers are little above
the common class In regard to good looks and
cleanliness, no bloated countenances or loud,
unmanly talk. II they only attended church
no one would know but they belonged to the
best class.
Wheat has been secured and Is fine CROP
Oats are now ready for harvest POTATOES are
dying for want of rain. Keller Grange have
regular monthly sessions, with specials between.
July 20, 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
COMMERCZdL.
DETROIT MARKET.

DETROIT. July Il, 1874.
Dry goods begin to show bold front. An
early fall trade is looked for and il would seem
that stocks are not as large as they should be.
Sheetngs remain at 1O19@1116, grain bags at
3O@35, and prints at $685.. In the latter the
inside figure will likely be dropped soon.-
Slight advances have taken place in bleached
sbirtings. Hardware goods are quiet but steady:
nails keep on the 80 So go days. basis, but
manufacturers refuse to contract for future de-
livery at that figure Pig IRON is yet below par
no quotation can be gwen. Lnseed oil is low
er but very firm boiled. 81. Lard oil also firm:
No. /, 82@s3. Kerosene, 10. Turpentine, 45.
Coffee ls a shade easier: fair to choice Rio,
23@26 Java. 30@33. Layer raisins again ad-
vanced to 20@3 rs. Sugars are not yet free
from excitement: standard A refined, 10%.-
Live stock Is again dull: receipts more liberal,
but considerable left over in the pens shippers
nearly all absent. Best steers, 5000 so; fair
to good butchers cattle, "a 25@4 S719; poor
grade, 50 1904. Sheep quiet at SO 75@i So.
Hogs, 75a5 80. Mess pork, OWING to the
corner in Chicago, is held at S22 50@23. Lard,
1917 Hams. 1411@15; shoulders, 90. Flour
is dull at 25c decline best city white winter,
sc 75@7; State brands, $6@6 rs. Wheat is
totally unsettled. The receipts are about half
new crop, which holds its price better than old.
The latter is 16@17c down in a week. No. l
white closing at 1 80 to-day. while the former
is only 7(aSc down. the grade named closing at
/ %. Old amber is selling at - new do
held at 10. In another week values may be
settled; at present all agree that it is important
for the immense crop to be reduced in quantity.
Corn, 69@70; oats firm at SO. State apples,
SO 50Q4 per Dbl. Butter scarce and firm at
21@22. Cheese, 11@111a. Eggs plenty at 1Sc
and market dropping. Hides, $685.. Honey,
23@26. Lake fish steady trout, S6@6 20 /;
white. $7a7 %. Onions, "a 7s@5 per bbl.-
New potatoes, 75@S5c per bu. Tallow quiet at
61%@7. Wool firm at 4O6145 for fleece, and 46-
CAT for combng. Whort'eberries, S4C64 30
per bu. blackbernes, s5@5 so per bu. pears,
$3@5 so; cabbages. S56t10 per 100; tomatoes.
1908 so per bu.
DETROIT, July 22.-Wheat was more steady
to-day old white extra sold at 3S@1 80, and
No. 1 white at l 30@1 81 new extra white
sold at 80 and new No. white at 1 2411@-
/ Is. Corn steady at 6919g7O. No. 1 mixed
oats have bounced up to 81 and white western
to sc. Mess pork, s22 5O@23 smoked hams,
15@1519. Lard, 1914 in tcs, and ID IN kegs
Standard A sugar, 10X@11.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
Lars Relating 10 Newspaper SubscriI'
IiOns aud .frredrdges.

Lars Relating TO Newspaper Subscrip-
tiOns and .frrearages.
1. Subscribers Who do not give express no.
tico TO the cccrary. are considered wishing TO
continue their subscription.
9. In subscribers order the dscontinuance OF
their periodicals, the publishers may continue
TO send them until all arrearages are paid.
8. III subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills, and ordered them
discontinued. go
4. III subscribers move to other places with
out informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent to the former direction, they are held
responsible.
5. The Courts have decided that " refusing
10 take periodicals from the Office, or removing
and leaving them uncalled for, is prtnd tdcie
evidence OF Intentional fraud"
6. ANY person who receives a newspaper and
makes use OF it, whether he has ordered it OF
not. ia held in law to be a subscriber.
7. II subscribers pay in advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end of their time, If they do not wish to con-
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher if
authorized to send it on, and the subscribers,
will be respon sible until an express notice
with payment OF all arrears, is sent to the pub
Usher.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Mrs. Emma Davis, wife OF the undersigned,
living on Niles street, north, has long been
subject to attacks of Congestion, which usually
continue for a period of four to six weeks
Monday the 10Th inst, she had one OF those
attacks, and DR.. W. Fl. Nelson was called and
by his peculiar mode of treatment she so far
recovered from this last attack as to be able to
attend to her household duties on the Goth
inst. and at this present writing is in her usual
good health. excepting the prostration follow
ing severe attacks OF this nature, but is regain
ing her strength as rapidly as possible. 1 at.
tribute her speedy recovery to the peculiar
method OF treatment adopted by DR.. Nelson.
A. w, DAVIS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
From the Woman's Journal.

From the Woman's Journal.
The following letter from a citizen of Michi-
gan in opposition to Woman Suffrage, is too
good to be lost. We print it as received. uer-
batim. ct Hterdttn1, ct punctuation
HENRY . Dear Sir.-Your card
is at hand you greatly Mistake the intelligence
OF the peple of michigan if you think that they
will adopt the woman suffrlge proposition the
men OF michigan is able to govern this state
yet and yer plan OF no representation Is to slime
pretex to need comment 30 save yer money
for your speakers dos your caus more hurt than
good we have 5000 majority against the
scheem yer proposition was laide before the
ladys and they voted as unite against the
question Of giving the woman a wright to vote
so / repeate to yer that all money you spend in
sending speakers to this state is throne away
the voters Of michigan will drop there balats
like snow flakes against the thing.
Yours Truly, Z. r. NJ.
Osceola, Livingston Co., Mich, July 3, 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
Resolutions adopted by Paw Paw Lodge No. Is

Resolutions adopted by Paw Paw Lodge No. 1s
l. o. o. f. upon the death OF Bro. VIM. II.
Van Auken:
WHEREAS 1t has pleased an All Wise Proyi-
dence to remove from among us our worthy
Brother. VIM. ii. VAN AUKEN,
Resolued, That in the death of Brother VAN
AUKEN this community has lost good citizen,
and this Lodge worthy and efficient member
Resolued, That we tender our heartfelt sym
pathies to his bereaved family. and that we
shall regard 1t as pleasure as we'll as duty to
watch over the welfare Of his orphaned children.
Resolred, That the charter OF this Lodge be
draped in mourning for period of thirty days.
ResolUed, That certified copy of these reso.
lutions under the seal OF this Lodge be pre-
scented to the family Of our deceased Brother,
and that the same be published in the Paw Paw
TREE NoRTHERNER and the Courier.
o. W. ROWLAND,
j. s. TUcKEY. Com.
M. L. RICHARDSON.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
Business Notices.

CAMP MEETINa.-There will be camp meet
ing held in Waverly, four miles north on the
Allegan road, and one mile west on the ground
of Milo Huey, Esq. Meeting will commence
on Wednesday, the 9Th day of August next,
and continue one week.
Rev. E. p. Hart, Chairman OF the Spring
Arbor District, will preside. Rev. j. g. Tyrrlll
OF Chicago, and other Ministerial Brethren
from the States of Illinois and Michigan will
be present. Good spring water in abundance
for all purposes on the ground. No huxtering
will be allowed within the limits prescribed by
law. Citizens of Paw Paw, Lawton, and the
surrounding country are cordially invited tc
attend. BY order of Com. OF Arrangements.
s. G. STRINaHAM,
l.. ID. RUSSELL,
L. p. HART.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

The saloonists Of this city on Monday, Of last
week, closed their establishments, and have re-
manned closed up to this time. Ii is surmised
that they found 1t a too costly business to con-
tend with the city. The first suit cost tho de-
Tense over 300 and nine or ten others were
pending. 1t is reported that the Common
Council is to be petihoned to modify the ord-
nance so that some OF it's most restrictive fea-
lures may be stricken out.-Greenvlle Inie-
pendent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
IsOsflJOned.

The time for the holding Of the County Con
yention for the appointment OF delegates to
the State and Congressional Conventions, has
been postponed from August 7th, to August
DIST. The Convention will be held at Paw
Paw. and not at Lawrence, as announced
last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
Probate Order.-State Of Michigan

Probate Order.-State Of Michigan,
County OF Van Buren,, 80. At session OF the
Probate Court. for the County OF Van Buren,,
holden at the Probate Office, in the Village of
Paw Paw. on Monday, the twentieth day of
July, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-four: Present-George W. Law
ton, Judge OF Probate. In the matter OF the
Estate of Erastus T. Wilson, deceased. On
reading and filing the petition, duly verified, of
Harriet f. Wilson. widow OF said deceased,
PRAYING that administration OF the estate of
said deceased may be granted to Edward r..
Annable, or to some other suitable person.
Thereupon it ID Ordered, that Monday, the
seventeenth day Of August, 1874, at ten o'clock
the for enoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that all persons interested in
said estate, are required to appear at session
of said Court, then to be holden ut the Probate
Office, IN the Village of Paw Paw, and show
cause, II any there be, why the prayer OF the
petitioner should not be granted. And it ID
further ordered, that said petitioner give notice
to the persons interested in said estate, OK the
tendency OF said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing a copy Of this Order to be
published IN the True Northerner, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County OF Van
Buren,. for three successive weeks, at least,
previous TO SAID day OF hearing. 10O8t3
GEO. W. LAYTON, Judge Of Probate.
A true copy. G. w. LAwToN. Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

We learn from the Kalamazoo Telegraph
that Congressman Burrows has in the back
room Of the city Bank, lots OF that pleasant
summer reading known as Pub. Docs. which
he Is dispensing to his friends and admirers
with free and easy grace. Just before leaving
Washington, he instructed his man to send
him at Kalamazoo, his proper quota OF Pub.
Docs. and soon after he reached Kalamazoo,
fourteen cases Of the stuff put in an appear
ancs also. This will OF course afford BIN
amusement as well as give him an opportunity
to interview bis admirers as to his prospects
this fall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

The Courier wants to be an organ. The
editor-in-chief OF that sheet gave as reason
for the unjust attack on the County Committee,
that they did not recognize him and his paper
az the organ Of the party. so it wants to he
the organ. 1t is pretty well understood that
il has assumed to be the organ Of the Patrons
OF Husbandry for year past. 1t wants to be
an organ. 1t ought to be an organ. 1t shall
be the organ of Matthews and Landphere.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

A Few days since man by the name OF Geo.
Ouackenbush was brought before s. IL. Black
man. ESQ.,, to answer to a charge of violating
the liquor law. and being convicted was lined
twenty-five dollars, together with the costs OF
the proceedings, which were some fifteen dol
lars.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Yesterday morning Mr.. Asa Kidder picked up
the two halves OF stone about two inches in
diameter, which had evidently been placed on
the railroad track with the intent OF throwing
the engine off. The stone parted when struck
by the engine. one half rolling off on one side
and the other half on she other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

From the Kalamazoo Telegraph we learn
that at the burning of the Ice House OF Ed
Coon, 1T was difficult to save tho surrounding
buildings on account of the scarcity OF water,
etc. Now all this is news to the people here,
as the surrounding buildings were so far off
as to be out OF danger. Indeed the owner OF
the Ice was asleep in one OF the surrounding
buildings and knew nothing of the fire until
it was nearly over.
Che place to get news is to look in foreign
papers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

b. F. Golf, OF the Robinson House. Lawton,
will give Grand Harvest Ball at the Bowery,
on FRIDAY evening, July "a. to which all are in
vited. Bill including Supper, Two Dollars.
Free Barn and hay furnished to those from a
distance. Don't fail to attend all ye that de-
light in hight fantastic" 1907
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

On account of the visions he saw when he
was on it before, Arthur Brown didn't wet his
whistle 80 often on his late stay among u.s.
Well, if we can drive him from his cups he
may yet become quite useful boy. We are
glad to be able to chronicle any improvement
In that direction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

The Prohibition party will hold State Con-
yention at Lansing, Thursday, July 80, to nom
mate officers for the November election. Ihree
delegates are invited to attend from each hep'
resentative district.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Mr.. II. S. Rogers, of voliua, is engaged upon
a history of Cass county, to be completed in
volume Of about 800 pages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24
BE Your Own Physician.

AUGUST FLOWER Will not cure Come to the
Drug Store OF Kilburn & Hudson and inquire
about IT. II you suffer from Costiveness, Sick
Headache Sour Stomach, Indigestion, Liver
Complaint, or arrangement or the System, try
it. Two or three doses will relieve you.
AaUE CoNoUERER is the only remedy in the
United States that contains no Quipine, Arsen-
ic, or other poisons injurious to the system,
that Will cure Fever and Ague, Intermittent or
Bilious Fevers, &C., and the Chills not return
during the season. 1t permanently cures
Fever and Ague of Long standing. For sale
by Kilburn ,S Hudson 2mos
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Royal Buchanan, typo and old time resi-
dent OF this village, but now OF Indianapolis,
ia visiting friends in town.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

A Woman Suffrage Association has been
organized at Mattawan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Fillmore Birdsall. the young man mentioned
last week who plead guilty to the charge OF
adultery, has been sentenced to one years con-
finement in the State Prison at Jackson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

Large bill.boards and attractive pictures on
them, announcing FOOLS Paradise, have just
been put up at two or three places in town.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-07-24

During DR.. A. O. Hooker's absence his Dental
Rooms will be kept open as usual, and all 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, 1874-07-24

On Monday morning last, Mr.. Sidney Cox
broupht into our Office stalk Of corn raised
in his garden, and measuring thirteen feet hve
inches in length. Every one must concede
that for the goth of July this sample is good.