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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

ON the afternoon of Friday last, lad aged
about seventeen years, son Of DIR. w. II.
Nelson, OF this village, was accidentally drowned
in lake near Fiske's saw-mill in Almena.-
He, in company with son of Joshua b. Breed,
Of about the same age, went out on the lake in
a leaky boat to fish. After fishing for some
time. they discovered that the boat was nearly
filed with water, at which they became alarmed
and both made a rush for the paddle in order
10 pull for the shore. Their movements caused
the boat to sway over to one side and fill with
water, whereupon young Nelson left the boat
and struck for the shore, proceeding but short
distance when he sank from sight. Young
Breed, who could not swim, stuck to the boat
and was rescued by some persons who were at
the time bathing some distance from him.
Young Nelson's body was recovered within an
hour after he left the boat, but life was extinct
The funeral took place in this village, Sunday
afternoon, from the Christian Church.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23
EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERNER /:

EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERNER
Sm,-Will you kindly give place in your
columns to a brief article in reply to one, in
referenceto the Decatur School. which appeared
in your last issue? My only apology for notic-
ing such an article is that | fear some who are
unacquainted with the workings of the school
may receive a false impression, il nothing
farther was said.
Our friend who halls Decatur 80 loudly and
tries so hard to throw dlscredit upon our school
by inslnuating that our attempts to do away
with hardness have caused great deal Of abb
sence from school, has entirely overlooked the
fact that our percent Of attendance has increas-
ed as our rate Of hardness decreased. and that
this year our per cent OF attendance has been
higher than ever before. And, in reference to
swearing, the use Of tobacco, and stealing, he
seems not to have taken into consideration the
length Of time during which, under their parents
authority, they have learned these things, which
we, during the short time they have been under
our care, have been fighting against.
1 think, Mr.. Editor, that as little fault can be
found with the habits Of our pupils, as with
those Of any school that can be found but
here, as in many other places, few Of our
friends have allowed their children to grow up
with the habits mentioned, If they have not
actually encouraged them in these habits. And
now, I think it Ill becomes them to cast slul
upon the school for that which is their OWE
fault, when We are doing all in our power to
induce the pupils to leave of any bad habits
which they may have acquired and to form nc
new ones that are not based on moral princi
Piles. TEACHER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Fire Proof Building for the Records Of
the County is progressing very satisfactorily
The walls now reach nearly to the top OF the
windows and are very substantial. The outer
walls consist of two eight-inch walls with an
open space OF two inches between them, both
being well tied together. The inner walls are
one foot thick. 1t is to be covered with series
OF narrow arches OF brick work resting upon
ron Orders, and above this is to be the roof
1t is an Improvement that has been long needed,
and when completed and the valuable public
records placed in it, the people will be relieved
from any apprehenslons as to their destruction
by fire.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Emory o. Briggs has just completed the
largest barn in Van Buren, County, on his 40
acre meadow in the township Of Bangor II
is A 80 feet and "a feet poets capacity 100
tons OF hay. II is to be furnished with a
horse hay fork. hay scales and hay press,
The line OF the northern extension Of the
Cincinatti Wabash and Michigan Railroad
runs through it. 1t will be some time before
trains on that road get there however, unless
they run on the grade stakes Bloomingdale
Tidings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

We took the trouble yesterday TO measure
some of the quart boxes in which most Of
the berries and small fruits are marketed here.
We first tried some boxes from crate in which
strawberries were sold this season, and which
held out the best of any we have seen. These
boxes only lacked little over five cubic inches
OF Jlding quart each. Another lot Of boxes
brought to town with fruit yesterday, lacked in
each quart nearly twelve cubic inches, or nearly
three quarts to the " half bushel crate" OF
course the persons who market these fruits
will say they sell boxes" not quarts" But
when we contract with them for "half BUSH
ell" or ZIG quarts, be sure they will bring 16
"boxes." II there is no law on this subject,
there certainly should be one. And public
opinion should make law for such matters
Decatur Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

At Kalamazoo, last Sunday evening, thirteen
persons were arrested and put in Jail for dis
orderly conduct, and correspondent says that
at least dozen more should have been planted.
Persons who value their lives had better keep
clear Of the "big village" From all reports
we should consider it unsafe for pesceable citi-
zens to enter within its precincts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

We have heard that there was some sort Of
convention or Irish discussion over in g Canada
last Monday. If the parties interested in the
matter will call and give us the pasticulsrs, the
information will be thankfully received. We
have had 30 many versions of the matter we
have come to regard the whole thing as hoax.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Paw Paw FIGURING Mill is now undergo
ing extensive repairs. New stills and new tim
bers and frame work for sustaining the driving
machinery is being put in, The wheel house is
to be removed and a new one erected in its
place. 1t is expected that the work will be
completed in season for grinding wheat as soon
as it is ready for the market.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The reader will recollect that Frank Dean, a
son of Rev. Mr.. Dean, the Baptist clergyman
OF the village OF Bloomingdale was accidentally
drowned in Bear Lake on the 9th day of June
last. and whose body was not recovered not
withstanding all efforts for that purpose. BY
n disoatch to the Detroit Tribune. we learn
that the body came up, on the morning Of the
1oth. one hundred and sixty rods from where
n went down.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Spiritualists of Van Buren, County will
hold their next meeting in the Public Park at
South Haven, Michigan, commencing Saturday,
August 7th, at two o'clock, and holding over
Sunday Rev. A. NJ. Worden and others are
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Quite party Of our people joined in an ex-
cursion to Chicago by way OF South Haven on
Friday last. On their return, the weather and
Lake Michigan being rough, they experienced
the luxuiies Of first class sea-sickness. About
all they emember is that they were "mighty
sick" and "don't want any more OF that"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

There is to be grand lake excursion and
basket picnic to Michigan City, in Indiana, on
Wednesday August 18th. special train from
the Michigan Central will leave Paw Paw at
7:45 A. NJ, and arrive at Michigan city at eleven
O'Clock. The train will leave Michigan City on
its return at half past six o'clock in the even
ing. The fare from Paw Paw and Lawton and
return will be one dollar and a half from De-
catur, one dollar and forty cents. A splendid
time is anticipated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Kalamazoo Telegraph says that on the
4th and 9th of July corn grew four inches
Now tell us how much it grew on the 9Th, when
eighteen thousand people attended Barnum's
show and its own people all remained at home
watching their houses, in mortal fear Of
burglars
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Press says the NoRTHERNER is not pleased
at the number Of papers published in this
County, and then proceeds in this wise: 50 Hus-
band husband! the little pigs are in the garden
roofing up the 'taters.' Never mind wife, I'll
let in the old SOW; she'll regulate en- Dye
see the point F."
Why, yes; it was apparent the moment the
Press changed hands.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Niles District Camp Meeting of the NJ.
E. Church will be held at Crystal Spring
Grounds, about two miles from Pokagon on
the M. c. r. r., commencing August II, at
1880 In the evening, and closing on the morning
of the 25th.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Nov that the wheat harvest has been secured,
we learn that the crop will be an average one
and the quality fair. But slight damage has
been done by the rains. In some localities the
corn is not as good as usual, but, on the whole,
will be fair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23
Sherin''s Sale.--Notice Is hereby gwen

SheriG's Sale.--Notice Is hereby gwen
that by virtue Of an execution issued out Of
and under the seal Of the Circuit Court for the
County OF Van Buren,. State OF Michigan, in
cause wherein George J. Van Ness is plaintiff,
and LAFAYETTE Olcutt is defendant, and bearing
date the fifteenth day OF July. A. d. 1875 and
to me directed and delivered, have seized and
levied upon all the right, title and interest Of
said lafayette Olcut in and to the following
described real estate, situated IN the County Of
Van Buren, and State OF Michigan, which
shall expose to sale and sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder, at tine front door OF the
Van Buren, County Circuit Courthouse, in the
village of Paw Paw. on Saturday, the fourth
day OF September, at the hour OF ten o'clock
in the forenoon, or 80 much thereof as shall
be necessary to satisfy SAID execution, together
with the interest and costs thereon, to wit -
the east one-fourth Of the east half of the
southeast quarter, of section number two, in
township number three south, of range sixteen
west. 106Ct7
Dated Paw Paw, July 10Th, 1875.
JOHN f. SLOVENIAN, Sheriff.
FOSTER II BEEBE, Pl'ff g Att'ys.
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business Notices.
To Grand Rapids and Back
Again.
FREE OF CHARGE

Extraordinary announcement.
If you will buy twenty dollars or more at our
store at any time, we will pay your Fare from
Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and back. Onshow-
ing US your ticket, which must be trip ticket,
we will return you the cost OF it-s250-in cash.
AS we have no branch Store in Kalamazoo, we
make this offer to induce every body to come
and buy their clothing of us in Grand Rapids
AS we have strictly one price to all, aud have
the largest stock and lowest prices in the state,
you Will buy of us much lower than in Kalama'
zoo ; and besides 1t costs you nothing to come
to Grand Rapids and go back again. Don't
miss this great chance, and as no other store
makes this offer, be careful you come direct to
our Double Store, 104S
STAR CLOTHING HOUSE,
3S, 40 IL AZ Canal ST.. Grand Rapids, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Grove MEErIsa.-A meeting will be held in
the Grove OF Hon. Fabius Miles, in the town.
ship OF Hartford, on next Sunday commenc-
ing at ten O'Clock A. NJ. Rev j. w. Robinson,
Presiding Elder OF this district, will be present
andIconduct the services.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Ed. Stewart, OF the Sentinel, advertises for
brass mouth-piece. Next he will be calling
for a copper lining for his "insides." Is South
Haven peach juice so destructive, Ed. ?-De-
catur Republican
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Messrs. dell" Cross, J. B. Johnston, DR..
Haslin and Others were in town on Monday,
and the two former again on Tuesday. They
spent an hour or two in watching the progress
on the Fire Proof. In the afternoon they went
to Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Quite crowd gathered on one OF our street
corners to witness a runaway last Tuesday, but
the entertainment failed to take place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The pleasant home OF Mrs. }. j. Woodman
has been enllvened during the past two weeks
by the presence OF Mrs. Lou Hunt and Miss
Earl Of Schoolcraft.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

On Saturday night some intoxicated persons
broke in window of the shoe store in the Van
Foesen Block.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Bv reference to our Time Tables it will be
seen that theIe is 9 change in the time Of our
Railroads. The morning train leaves some
forty minutes earlier than before the change.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

nice joke on some of our grocerymen last
Tuesday. They rushed for the fruit, but ap-
peared very much chagrined when they found
nothing but empty cans.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Sam. Holmes, our well-known County Clerk,
is home from short visit in the West. Mrs.
Holmes has also returned, after an absence OF
several weeks in Wisconsin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

On Tuesday last, Messrs. n. A. Balch and
Arthur Brown we're here attending to the in
terest of Mr.. johnson in the injunction matter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Ex-Vice President Colfax Is expected to de-
liver an address at the annual far of the Paw
Paw Valley Agricultural Society. at Lawrence,
next September.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Mr.. Elan Warmers people were very agreeably
surprised last Friday by the return Of Mics
frankie from Grand Rapids.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Messrs. Boudeman & Turner, Of Kalamazoo,
were IN town on Monday looking after the in
junction, etc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

They say MAT" Longwell is going into the
show business. Saddler's Great English Circus
''busted" and "Mat" owns the traps"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Our neighbor, Mr.. Leroy Osborn, has been
engaged in the pleasant occupation OF moving
during the past week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Hon. W. II. Hurburt, OF South Haven, was
in town on Monday and called at this Office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Misses Nellie and Carrie Thompso on, after
an absence Of nearly year, are once more at
home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Miss Seaver, OF New York, has been spend
ing few days in this village, the guest OF
Miss Clara Hall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Bert Blackman, lad of IA years, had his
hand cut off with circular saw, at Kendall,
last Tuesday morning. He worked in stave
null.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Last Sunday evening the Ladies Foreign
Missionary Society of Lawton held concert
in the NJ. Z. Church. Mrs. J. NJ. Brown, OF
this place, read an essay, which is highly spoken
OF by those who heard It.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Episcopal Reading Circle will be held at
the residence of Mr.. Joseph Davey on next
Monday evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

f. A Black man, Of the Decatur Republican,
paid our village flying visit on Wednesday last.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Mr.. f. G. Russell, of Decatur, was in town
on Monday last
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

There is to be Spiritual Camp Meeting at
Gun Lake, IN Allegan county, next Thursday
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Whortleberries have made their appearance,
and several shipments have been made. They
are not 80 plentiful this year as usual, on ac-
count of the swsmps being burned last year
and the year previous.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

rare opportunity for young and old to have
a splendid time and enjoy themselves will be
offered on the 18th Of August. A special train
Of ten coaches will leave Paw Paw for Michi-
gan City, returning in the evening. Every per-
son should join in this excursion. Secure tick
cts early. One dollar and fifty cents pays for
the round trip, This is just the opportunity
to give your wife and little ones day OF recre-
alton and pleasure. Call on James NJ. Crane,
at A. Van Auken ~ Coz, for tickets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Charley smolk s in the sewing machine bust
ness at Jackson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Stewart. OF the Sentinel, wants brass
mouth-piece." How is this? He was Nays
mouth-piece, and everybody thought he was
made of "brass" just the same as his " Boss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The Patrons OF Husbandry have In store at
their warehouse in this village, sixteen thou
sand pounds of wool, and at Decatur, twelve
thousand pounds Both lots will be put upon
the market together.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

The ladies OF the Nj. Z. Church held social
at the residence Of Mrs. S. H. Blackman on
Wednesday evening. The occasion was one Of
unusual interest, as the oung ladies had ar
ranged a programme, co. listing OF readings.
Rotations and music. Mrs. Jared Palmer
Misses Mary and Matte Blackman read selec-
tons, and little son OF Rev. d. Burns recited
pretty piece. The music was furnished by
Misses Fuller, Carrie Thompson, Lena Burns
and Matte Blackman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

On Monday last, an Injunction was sued out
by some persons residing IN tee village of Law
renee to restrain the contractor, Mr. Tobias
Johnson, from proceeding with the Fire-proof
building. The only effect such a proceeding
can have will be to annoy Mr.. Johnson. The
injunction was allowed by Circuit Court Com
missioner, and as Mr.. Johnson is advised. is Of
no validity-that officer no. being clothed by
law with authority to cause lnjunc tons to issue.
The Lawrence people are acting under the
advice OF Mr.. Severens OF Kalamazoo, the
man who bestowed 80 much abuse on the peo-
pie Of this County during the Matt eson trial.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

Remember the excursion to Michigan City,
August 18th.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23
A so Cent Bottle Of
WIGHT AGUE CURE

Cured cases OF Ague. No quinine, strychnine,
arsenic or poison Of any kind. Ask your Drug
glst for it. 1850
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-07-23

What's become Of the spelling schools?
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Huckleberries are reported plenty this seaso
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smreantract to fill the subscription
r;... ,ftherWEsrERN TINES has added SO
,v Irish readers to our already large
,;<t Il subscribers of that nationality,
ts.e we will hereafter present on this
r.ee m Irish Department. 1t will be
uarely national, and will aim at furnish
49, .seful and curious information as
"a irish and Irish-American news, poll
sses. history, poetry, archaeology, &c.
which we hope will prove interesting
-ucH to Irish readers alone,-but to al
car subscribers.
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They. too. had to cut their acre wltnln
the hour. but as they drove their horses
more steadily than the farmers men, II
verv nearly occupied the hour from the
Wood and Osborne machines before they
had finished, and Burgess and Key hao
not its lots cut down within the prescio-
ed time. Competition in this class was
keenly watched by the large number OF
gentlemen and farmers who attended,
Mr. John R. Hefferman, Mr.. Woods we'll
known representative, piloted his ma,
chine. while Osborne's ant Burgess ana
KEYS were steered by two Erglishmen,
Messrs. Hosken and Simmons, fresn
from the Taunton trials Of the Royal
Agricultural Society Of England. MI.
(Osborne's machine was that usually
known as the "Kirby, "and it did its work
well without stoppage Or break, ou
when the ground was 'raked up alter
/. wards it was found that several Patene
were unevenly cut; but the work oone
by Woods was found notonly to ne CLOSE
cut, but even throughout, and ms ma
chine was accordingly awarded Tn
prize-the large silver medal. Som
portions of the Burgess and Keys ma
chine broke at the start. whlcn ln1 -;
fered with its working throughout. In
work done in the farmers class was vel.
much admired, especially that done o ,
Patrick Byrne. OF Shanballymore,
whom the first prize of hay rake, valu
lbs, was awarded. The SECOND Prt
MUM, turnip sower, was awarded It
: Mr.. Roberts. Shanballymore; and 70
third, a drag rake. to Mr.. heall, LII
mount. The meadow was very neav
crop. and was much lodged and twlste
in parts. The Judges were-Major Dean ga
and Messrs. w. L. LAYERS and i. hla
and their decisions gave the utmost s "a
istaction. Mr.. Thaddeus O'Brian, OF u
North Cork Agricultural Depot, Sha'
BALTIMORE, entertained a great many
luncheon on the grounds, and the JUG
and the members of the Mallow tar1
crs' Club present we're most hospital:
RECALLED at Lismount House. Inc tri
was a great success in every partlcula
and the club have much reason to co
graduate themselves on it.-CorE E1d'
t12OT.