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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20
Teachers (onrenffon.


The teachers of Van Buren, county will meet
IN convention at Gobleville, Thursday evening,
April %, 1874
7.30-OrgaDization
7'49-Common errors among teachers Supt
II. s. Williams.
830-School Government, II. II. Jennings.
s A. m: Frlday-Geography and Map Drawing,
y. l.. hoshier. Defamation, Byron Nc
Alpine.
10 a. m.-Subiect to be chosen. Ed. s. .Ielley
RECESS
100 p. m.-Arithmetic class drill. l.. A. Ran
dali. Essay Anna Barton.
$50 p. m.-Should prizes be offered in school,
Henry Earle.
As p. m.-Question drawer.
7.30 evening-Lecture
q. N. Saturday -Botsny, Dell Martin. Essay,
Miss Alice - could not decipher it.
10 r. Inflow to teach reading 70 primary
scholars, II. " Lusk.
RECESS
p. m.-Elocution Frank McAlpine.
$50 p. m.-Writing, y. A. Earle.
p. m.-hlscellanebus adjourn.
Prominent educators from abroad Will be in
attendance also good speaker for the even
ing lecture.
All, directly, or indirectly interested in the
cause OF education are cordially invited to
attend.
Entertainments will be furnished free to all
II. &. WILLIAMS,
County Superintendent.
GEO. " MYERS
II. ". LUsK. Executive Committee.
A. j. PIRacE-
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page and half, while the New -Oycln
(yol. al. PIP. 6s-70) deyotos less than ~
page to him. The Old one speaks OF his cruz
ty rs a prosecutor, and OF his conduct being %
wild. furons, and outrageously violent as to
JUST fy suspicion OF his insanity. The New
Cyclopedis makes no allusion to his violence
and fury, and nowhere says that he caused
Protestants to be executed It was done for
heresy"-toward the Church OF Rome, Of
course.
DIR. O'Reilly's hand Il not 90 plain in this ar
ticie as in some others, yet the coloring is more
favorable to the Church Of which Bonner was a
great light-by the tires in which he burned
Protestsnts-than in the article in the Old
Cyclopmdla
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Numerous women OF Massachusetts have
been elected members OF School Committees
the March town meetings, since the decision OF
the supreme Court declared them eligible
The California Assembly has just passed a bill
making women eligible to educational Offices by
3s yeas to 81 nays. Our Michigan Legislature
should forecast the coming revolution. and sub
NIT Constitutional Amendment next fall to
the people, striking out the word "male" from
the article on elective franchise. No time will
be more auspicious. old issues are settled by
the submission OF the Democratic party to
equal nights for the colored race. and there Is
no Presidential election to distract attention.
The Republican platform OF 1872 promised
respectful consideration to woman's demand
for equal rights" A Republican Legislature
(by more than nine-tenths) cannot evade this
duty without disbonor. popular vote s the
only respectful consideration" possible
Lansing Republican.
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.nip Republican Caucus.

Tho Republican Electors OF the Township of
Paw paw. are requested to meet in Caucus, at
the Court House, on .
saturday the fti day Of April,
at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose Of putting in nomination Candidates for
the several Township Ofices, to be supported
a. the Township Meeting to be held on Mon
day. the 9th day of April.
By order of the Committee
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We are glad to learn that Mr.. Van Kirk ha,,
been induced by several of our prominent citi.
zens to make another spring and fall season
with his trotting stallion Night Hawk, in this
county. lie will make his stand at the Dvck.
man House stables, commencing the first OF
March, and ending the first of August. All OF
our breeders ought to improve this their last
chance to improve their stock OF horses by
using this horse. which, undoubtedly is tina
best bred horse in the United States, as ms
colts are selling for higher prices than any
horse that ever stood in the State. gs6
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A meeting Of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Van Buren, County,
will be held at Town Hall, in
Paw Paw, on Monday, March
23d, 1874.
ELIAS 2. HATHAWAY, Sec'y.
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According to the late Report Of the Com
missioner of Railroads, Michigan has at the
present time. three thousand three hundred
and six miles of Railroad. This is one mile Of
road for every four hundred and twenty-one
inhabitants; and a mile of road for every sew
snteen and half square miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

The Great Original Peak family from Boston,
(Niles) have been here and delighted our peo-
pie with two of their performances, (the last
of which any district school would have been
as hamed), at fifty cents head.
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The Railroads OF the State Of Michigan
represent an aggregate capital Of two hundred
and fifty-nine millions two hundred and sixty
eight thousands two hundred and thirty-six dol
lars, of which forty-eight per cent. is paid up
stock, the remainder is indebtedness.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Charley Woke dropped a mallet on the floor
Ehe other day, and straightway all the people in
Nelson's Grocery and on the sidewalk in front
Thought an earthquake or something else had
happened, and up they came to see.
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o. w. Davis the inventor, has shown us one
OF the best and most effective devices we ever
saw for the catching and destroying Of Moles.
It only needs to be seen to be appreciated.
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Democratic Town Camcus.

A meeting OF the Democratic Electors OF the
Township OF Paw Paw, will be held at Town
Hall, on Saturday, the Attn day OF April 1874. Mt
one o'clock In the afternoon. for the purpose
of nominst,ng candidates for Township officers
for the ensuing year..
BY order Of Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

In the House OF the Michigan Legislature,
the Woman Suffrage clause WAS adopted by q
two-thirds vote, on the 18th inst.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

For so cents you can cure three or four cases
Of Ague with Austtns Ague Drops. Fer sale
by Kilburn Il Hudson. 945tg
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Free & Martin have just received another
carload OF that celebrated Cumberland Bios
burg Coal, for Blacksmiths, which they offer
for sale cheap. 9sSts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

According to the Railroad Commissioner the
Michigan Central and the Michigan Southern
railroads are the only roads in this State that
paid their stockholders dividends. Ali the
other roads ran behind. Here is problem FOR
some OF our political economists to solve.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Two barns OF Asher belong Of Hartford
together with fifteen head of cattle. burned on
the evening of March 18th. Loss $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20
HEAR! HEAR! HEART,

An persons indebted to NJ. SNOW, either
by book account or note, are hereby notafed
that they must make payment, or otherwise
adjust the same, or costs will have TO be made
9S8ti
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Ponds ENtract.-Bathet the forehead
for ten minutes and the worst headache IL
gone. IL never fails
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whereas my wife, sarah o.. has left nv
bed and board without any Just cause OF provo
cation, all persons are forbid hsrbor7nc or
trusting her on my account. IS shall paw no
debts OF her contracting from aud after Tins
date. g8Stg VAT Vrerox :
Paw Paw March 4. 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Dr. Bakers Pain Panacea, for
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cramps, Collie, DIar-
rhea, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum
Sprains, Burns, Scalds, Bruises. Chilblains,
Frost bites, swellings, Soreness Of the Joints
and all palnful directions OF the body. external
and internal. For Colds, Sore Throat. Quinzv
and diseases OF the throat and mucous mem
brane, 1t is an invaluable remedy. JOHN n
Henry CURRAN y Co., propretors, 8 SO Cod
eye Place. New York. N
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Wheaton has that new style of Initial Note
Paper. 1.-The Classic" See It before buying
elsewhere.
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As money matters are close and the Show
business is somewhat overdone in the cities
and large towns, we may expect a food OF
shows in the country towns this season. ANY
thing rather than work is the order with large
class of persons, who lack the ability for any
other useful vocation. but have just enough to
make an inferior sort of clown, or whitewashed
darky performer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

There>aKe fifteen divorce cases on the calen-
Oar for the March tern of the Circuit Court.
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The best Thresher is the Guiser manufac-
tured at Waynesborro, Penn. T. Loehr sells Il.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

II You want Culivator, Plow, Drag. Double
shovel Plow, or anything mt that line, call on
T. Loehr
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T. LosHR, at Bloomingdale is agent for al
kinds OF farming implements.
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Call at Wheatons for your School Boos,.
Stationery, Pens, Pencils, &C., &c.
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I'M LoEHR. Of Bloomingdale, is the man to
buy YOUR Farming Implements Of
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GENERAL ISTELIIGEscE.-We believe the day
is not far distant when the enlightened public
opinion OF the country will demand universal
education applicable to aud enforced in every
section OF the Republic Our perpetuity nd
safety as a Government depends on the intelli-
gence of our people. The higher the standard
OF intelligence the safer and more permanent
will be our institutions In his Farewell Ad-
dress Washington left Us his views on the sub
ject- He said " Promote, as an object Of
primary importance, institutions for the gen.
era diffusion OF knowledge. In proportion as
the structure of government gives force to
public opinion it is essential that public opinion
should be enlightened" The party that fol-
lows this advice will not lack the earnest sup
port Of the people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

James Bennett requests us to say to the boys
that he has no objection to their visiting his
Mineral Spring aud spending as much time
there as they choose and drinking all the water
they want, but he hopes they will not climb on
top OF the tub or curbing as they might fall
in, and as the water is over five feet deep and
the curbing some tour feet above water. there
is much danger of drowning before assistance
could be obtained. Don't run any risk boys.
The annual reunion OF the soldiers and sail :
ors OF Michigan. TO be held at Jackson on the
9th of April. is expected to be large and
brilliant affair. The local committee are max.
ing arrangements to accommodate the crowd
of veterans expected, and several regimental
reunions are called for the same time and place.
Among the invited guests are Gems. Sherman,
Sheridan, Burnside, Hooker, Custer and others.
The Grafton will be delivered by Gen. d. Cutch-
con. OF Manistee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

\ fire broke out Of the Engine House Of the
Paw Paw Railroad at about half past three
o'clock of Sunday morning last. The building
was entirely consumed and the engine Vulcan
destroyed. The loss falls heavily on the Com
pany. The Vulcan had been in use on the
road ever since it's completion and had pre-
viously done good service on the Central Road.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

Ben. Butler hates newspapers, and lately,
from his seat in Congress has been throwing a
good deal OF his foul language at them. This
new out-burst from old Ben. is occasioned by
the oppositions OF the press to the conirma-
ton Of Simmons as Collector OF the Port OF
Boston. and their condemnation of the Back
Pay OF which Butler was chief advocate and
supporter.
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It. IoEHR pays cash for old iron.
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4 nice homestead of four acres OF land. with
a good Dwelling House, q good well and also
fine spring OF water on the premises- Two
acres OF the land is in fruit. The place "a a
desirable one, and viii be sold cheap Apply 10
983m3F A. HABRxrT,
Glendale, Van Burcn County. Mich.
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In this issue We puDnsh tue Verutct oi tue
Coroner's Jury on the inquest OF Daniel Ferris,
who was murdered by Fred Olds, in Topeka.
Kansas, on Friday, the 9Th day OF March, 1874,
in his store at about eleven o'clock in the fore
noon. We have received the testimony taken
on the inquest which is quite voluminous and
which quite clearly points to Fred as the per-
petrator There are some points IN the testi-
mony, that seem 70 point to Frank az an sc-
cessory.
II was in evidence that the report OF gun
was heard by the neighbors in the vicinity
which seemed 70 come from the premises OF
Ferris, together with other corroborating cir
cumstances. Fred had been without money
through the winter, but on Friday night he
went to several places OF amusement and ex-
hibited considerable amount OF money. When
asked by a comrade where he ''got all that
money" he replied that he had plenty OF
that stuff on hand now" He spent money
freely IN the saloons and bilhord rooms. and
drank good deal and appeared TO be very un-
easy Frank Odds said some very foolish
thin IS even before any suspicion had arisen as
to Ferris. lie asked man on friday after
noon il he "knew that Ferris was dead" lie
SAID that Ferris had gone off to get married
and might as we'll be dead" Fred took pos
session Of Ferriss store on Saturday, and sold
goods to al customers that came, and in answer
to questions as to Ferris's whereabouts replied
sometimes that he had "gone south, and at
others that he had "gone east to get married,
he guessed"
Frank Odds came into the store during the
day and as he entered said 10 Pred, :. How are
You Ferris"
In the afternoon Of SATURDAY., suspicious be-
came prevalent that something was wrong. ana
by evening they had taken shape and both the
Olds' were arrested. and the premises searched
and the murdered body Of Ferris was found
buried in the cellar under a heap Of potatoes,
and indubitable evidence beside that the foul
deed had been committed on the premises.
The result OF the inquest is embodied in the
verdict as given below.
STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY. ss.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 10, 1874.
An inquisition holden in the city Of Topeka.
in Shawnee county, on the 7th, 9Th, 9Th and 10th
days Of March, A. d. 1874, before me, s. F..
Sheldon, coroner OF said county, on the body
Of Daniel Ferris, there living dead, by the Jurors
whose names are hereto subscribed, the said
jurors, upon thslr oaths do say. that on the
9Th day OF March, Friday,) 1874, near the hour
OF IL O'Clock A. NJ. said Daniel Ferris came to
his death by gunshot wound in the face, said
gun being in the hands OF Fred Olds, and by
having his throat cut by some sharp instrument
in the hands OF Fred Odds, and also do find
that frank Odds was a subsequent accessory,
and that the killing was done seloniously.
In testimony whereof the said Jurors have
hereunto set their hands the day and year afore-
said.
A. NJ. CopNGros.
W. w. SmoNs,
JOSHUA 3. HASSUm
ROBERT TwKKppALE.
PRESLEY G.. WEIoH,
ALEXANDER CAMEO,
Jurors.
Attest: ;. L. SAEI DON, Coroner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

1t will be recollected that some time since we
published an account OF the arrest Of one
Charles NJ. Thompson, at Adrian, in this State,
on a charge Of forgery committed at Albany
while he was clerk in the Canal department
Of that State, and Of his being kidnapped and
carried into Indiana out OF reach OF writ OF
Habeas Corpus issued by Circuit Court Com
missioner. He was taken to Albany and put
under heavy bonds to await the action OF the
Grand Jury. The Grand Jury refused to re-
turn an Indictment and Thompson has been
discharged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

AN ODD OLD PAPER.-The most amusing and
remarkable paper ever printed was the Muse
Historque," or " Rhyming Gazette" of Jacques
Loret, which for fifteen years-from 1850 to
1665-was issued weekly in Paris. 1t consisted
of $50 verses, summarizing the weeks news in
rhyme, and treated Of every class Of subject.
grave and gay. Loret computed in 1868, the
thirteenth year Of his enterprise, that he had
written over 100000 verses, and found more
than 700 different exordiums, for he never
twice began his gazette with the same form of
phrase. He ran about the city for his own
news, never failed to write good verses uponit.
and never had ANYBODY to help him ; and his
prolonged and always equal performance has
been pronounced something unique in the
history OF journalism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-03-20

In looking over copy OF the Paw Paw Free
Press, just twenty-three years DID, we find that
Longwell " Hudson were then the Druggists
of the city and that L. Smith Il Co., were bid
ding defiance to Monopolies." (Somebody
else is doing that now.) Longwell now runs
the Dyckman House, the Major has been as,
ISOLATED with Joe Kiburn for these ever so
many years in the Drug Business on the same
spot occupied by Longwell q Hudson in 1851.
Charles Selieck then kept the Exchange Ho-
tel on the ground now occupied by the Dyck-
man House. Elisha Durkee was then Judge Of
Probate, he is farming now. On the 18th Of
March, 1851, E. o. Briggs and Samuel IL.
Blackman, published ca for q Democratic
caucus. William Hill was nen Sheriff Of the
county having been elected by the Wings; he
is a democrat now. w. X. Hawkins employed
Elisha Durkee to foreclose his mortgages :
now he forecloses his own a. well as other peo-
pies mortgages. Loyal Crane was then set
ting the estate OF lawson A. Grout and his
father James Crane was offering the old Ex-
change Hotel property for sale.
In the same number Is contained the account
OF the death of Hon. Edward Mundy, Judge Of
the Fifth Judicial Circuit OF the State. at his
home in Grand Rapids. on the 18th OF March,
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In last weeks TRUE NoRrHRRSER was pub
ished call for Republican caucus, to be
held on the 4th OF April, in the afternoon, for
the purpose Of nominating candidates for the
various township offices for the ensuing year.
We trust that as this caucus has been called
early, affording ample time for consideration
and discussion, very general interest will be
taken in this meeting, that any and all persons
will be on hand and present their choice to the
meeting for any Office on the list. At all
events let every one speak to his neighbor
about this matter, and let every one attend the
caucus.
Chicago is a most boastsul city, and would
have us all believe that next to Paradise is
Chicago. We are ready to admit that that city
is Paradise to the roughs and slums, who APP
pear to have control Of It's government. We
Judge 30 from the ten column report OF a most
indecent outrage, committed under the eye Of
the Police and by the connivance OF the Chief,
upon a delegation Of ladies who visited the
Common Council, when in session, to protest
against the repeal OF the ordinance closing the
saloons and rum holes on the Sabbath. The
Petition and Protest was signed by sixteen
thousand OF the wives and daughters OF the
best citizens and business men Of the city
Hereaft or it will be found that the better por
ton of her citizens will do more voting than
in the past.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-11

an interesting lecture. Remarks we're
also made by DIR. Thoma.,. Rev. Mr..
Dean anl Mr.. Sails. A beautiful poem
admirably recired by Miss Carrie Huse,
added much to the interest of the meet
ing.
The fal term Of the Graded School
closes FRIDAY Nov 18th, with appropriate
exercises. There will be Il public exhi.
hilton Friday evening. The exercises silI
consist OF music. dialogues, declarations,
reeitarions. &e. good time may be ex-
pecied.
Public examination of Teachers
Satardly, Nov. l4,h, at the High School
buildings. Why would it not be we'll for
the people TO mauiieS, ore interest ia
such an examination by being present?
Il large quantity of batter in town
aud butter makers holding bpck for large
prices, Buyers scarce aud prices waver-
ing
Rev. Mr. Hardy mt having yet re-
turned from his vacation. the opening ex-
erc's,s "a, the Congregational church last
Sabbath, were conducted by Dta. Savage.
Que Of Surgeons interesting sermons was
read by 7 Z. MtFadleu. Subject, The
Star Of Jacob"
Oar town was represented at the
Aldmni meeting Of the Normal School,
located in the cnterpriSing town of John.
son. nv Miss Ellen kmball, one of the
good teachers of our Graded school,
Sach moe'inss are useful and ought to be
well attended.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-11-11

"A new book. of exceeding interest,
is tie History of the New York Tombs /;
Its Secrets and its Mysteries" Ii is ed
tied from facts aud sketches procured from
Mr.. Carries Snito,. Tor many Yeas War.
deu Of the Prison, by two well-knowD
metropolitan journalists. Mr.. Samuel A.
Va Ike Vet aud Nj. James b Mix. From
the DAYS OF the foundation Of the haild-
M TO the present time, the stories CT the
most prominent aud noted murders. aud
other criminals, are told in all their ex-
citing, though sometimes revolving details;
aud hundred incidents AMI anecdotes,
never before related. and iutrOduced.-
The History is spicy, exciting. trathlul
aud thoroughly interesting from Preface
TO Flnis.
The hook is issued in handsome style,
having $50 pages and $50 illustrations,
On fine pager. and is elegantly hound. 1t
is sold only hy subscription by the Unit
ed States Publishing Company No. Ii
University Pace, New York, who want
an active agents in every town.