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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Allegheny has a perplexing law case over
the possession a dog. The animal was brought
into court as a witness. The party on one side
called him " Butler" Doggy wagged his tail
and went for a caress. Then the party on the
other side called him - Major The title ap-
peared to tickle him, and he repudiated the
name Of Butler" The court had to reserve
it's decision, as the evidence seemed conflict
ing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Fred. Lewis, editor OF the Sagina,oian, and
ex-candidate for Congr,ss, has heroicallv
shouldered his ak and star ID for his farm, and
the Republican reports him as saying that there
is no danger of the suspension Of his journal
as long as he can get fifty cents cord for
choppiDg wood. That Is better than to go log
rolling in Washington as he once thought of
doing and his friends had some difficulty In per-
suadlng him not to do.-Detroit Post
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Mrs. Phebe Benedict, of Antoh, CAL, has
solved the question, What can women dc ? "
Some two years since she took ont papers as
sole trader, gained the consent OF her husband
to allow her complete management of the farm,
and transact all the business Of the place, and
at time when the farm was mortgaged for
several hundred dollars, and farming imple-
ments out of repair. Now, by economy, close
attention to business, and shrewd management,
she has paid off the mortgage and interest,
purchased new cultlvator. plows, and other
implements, treated herself to a sewing ma
chine, repaired the buildings, and Will shortly
loan money.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

I, +. Z. Stevens. Cashier OF the above-named
Bank do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief.
+. +. STEVENS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
9th day OF JAM, 1875
Il. j. McENTEE, Notary Public.
CoRREcT-Attest
+. A. PARK.
A. SHERMAN. Directors
g.. J. IuDsoN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

While the owners OF farms within the corpora
ton of the city of Niles are trying to "cecede,
some of the people in the corporate limits of
this burgh are trying to persuade the Legis-
lature to extend the corporate boundaries SO as
to surround good deal OF farm property that
is not just now included with the present bound
aries
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

On Monday last the 18th inst. Almiron Baird
OF the township OF Hartford, lost IN the Court
room in this village wallet containing eight
dollars and upwards in money and a note OF
thirty dollars with an endorsement on the back
OF four dollars and twenty-five cents. The
note was made by Ira Branch, and payable to
said Almlron Baird. Any person finding the
wallet and contents will be paid for his trouble
by leaving it at this Office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Prof. Edward P,.uers, OF Chicago is lscturing
through ''chig.An on The Artificial Produc-
ton OF Il IT, few practical lectures on the
ARTIFICIAL production of snow about the lumber
camps and pleasant weather in the cities Of the
State would be full as acceptable and certainly
more seasonable just at this time.-Detroit
Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Howard celebrated the
twenty-fifth anniversary Of their marriage, at
their residence in Bloomingdale, Friday eve
ming. JanuaryS. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. j. II. Rascoe. A large number of
their friends were present, and all seemed to
have good time. The presents were many
and valuable.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Hartford Diy-spnng, in publishing the
notice Of the Teachers Convention to be held
at Hartford, SAYS that "Orthoepy, and the
method OF spelling Milan Hogmire" will be one
Of the exercises OF the association. We believe
the editor Of that journal is booked for lecture
on Grammar and Punctuation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Hon. Hezekiah G. Wells, of kalamazoo,
Presiding Judge of the Court of Commissioners
Of Alabama Claims, was seriously injured in a
railroad accident near Wheeling, W. Va, re-
Gently, while en- route to Washington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

CAUToN.-Whereas, my wife Lillian f. Mil
Ter, has left my bed and board without Just
cause or provocation, this ls to forbid all per-
SONS from harboring or trusting her on nv
account, as | shall pay no debts OF her contract
ing from and after this date. l033t6*
ALoNZo II. MILLER.
Dated Paw Paw, January l3, 1875.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Taken up.-Came into my enclo sure IN
the township OF Almena, Van Buren, county,
Mich, six miles north of Paw Paw, on the
Allegan road on the Goth day of December,
1874, sorrel horse, five or Blk years old, light
colored MAN, near fore foot white above the
fetterock, off hind foot white, star in the fore
head, snip on the nose. The owner is requested
TO prove property, pay charges and take him
away 1624t6* HIRAM GoBLE
Dated Almena, December 2Sth, 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Messrs. J. & /. Oppenheim have moved into
their new store in the Bennett and Longwell
Block, where they will be pleased to see ali their
customers, Their new quarters are very roomy
and convenient, and their stock shows to gooe
advantage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The papers comment severely on the fact
that a large number of English women have no
desire for marriage, and devote themselves to
art, literature and business precisely as though
they we're bent on nothing but earning living
and making their way in the world. This may
be very peculiar, but we fail to see why it is
less commendable for women to devote them
selves to bread-earning than to husband hunt
ing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The following are the Notares Public fol-
Van Buren, County, confirmed by the Senate
January l6:
W. j. Leslie, B. NJ. Williams, S. Ellis, C.
Duncombe, l. G. Hill, ]. s. Cross, NJ. H. Rice,
B. f. Heckert, C. Richards. W. II. Andrews,
L. G. B. Anderson, j. Cook, W. M. Blowers.
J. Knowles, &. W. Lawton, G. p. Smith, c. D.
Lawton, t. w. Rogers r, H. Finley.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

A Nevada man who had seven homely daugh-
ters got paper to hint that he had seven kegs
filed with gold in his cellar and every girl was
married in five months.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Lap2er Clarion closes little sermon to
certain youthful dsturbers OF prayer meetings
in that city in this vigorous style: BE men,
and assist rather than retard a good work.
You'll make handsome angels, you brutes, at
this rate"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The news items in the Detroit EUeninq Neaos
are boiled down so hard there's not much news
in them when they reach the public.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

John Il. Evarts, of Grand Junction, was con-
ucted in the Circuit Court on Tuesday last, for
an assault with intent to ravish, and senten-
ced to one year in the State Prison.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

A goose-yoke, made by boy who Las since
become the wealthiest man in Indiana. is one
Of the adornmeats of jewellers store ia
Indianapolis. aud causes people mournfuIly to
remark, " What pity it Is that q man who
could whittle goose-yokes 80 well should have
wastel bis time in making money"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

They have got it Kalamazoo, too. They
have it in Its most aggravated form. They are
making network OF wire all over the town,
and connecting little Pony instruments to it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

DIR. McCosh President of Princeton College,
THINKS that it does not necessarily follow that
the youth who can write two minutes speech
and deliver it trippng'y on the stage will turn
out to be an orator, t the bar, IN the pulpit or
Senate. Protest NJ in It the Age OF Cab
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

This is the coolest winter Chicago has had
for eleven years. and her citizens are no longer
alarmed over the talk that Chicago is located
exactly over the hottest place in the internal
reglons.-Detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

A bank burglar, Litchfeld by name, who has
served out his time in the Main State Prison,
voluntarily renamed a month longer in order
to make enough money to give him some sort
of start in life. There is a suggestion in this
worthy OF the attention of prison rePormers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Tho Michigan Pathological Society has been
invited to send collection Of fruit to the
American Pathological Society, which Will meet
at Chicago next September.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

On account Of the i'll health of 5. b. Nc
Cracker there wont be any little daily paper
a cracken it's whip around the legislature this
winter.-Mlddleville Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Mrs. Frank Pugsley, formerly teacher II
the public schools Of this village, is In Kendall
vile, Ind.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Water is so scarce in Midland City that a
certain manufacturer draws ice three miles and
melts il to run his sbiugle-mill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

j. d. Alien our Taxidermist shipped to pur
chasers large number of fine specimens of
birds, and also about two dozen deers' heads
during last week and Monday of this week
On Monday night he started for Florida to pro-
cure specimens OF Southern birds. He ex
poets to remain for some time
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The University students are circulating
petition asking the Faculty to do away with the
usual exercises of commencement day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

\ manufacturer OF Chromos at Norwich.
Conn, offers to send Us four OF their little
pictures if we will insert their advertisement
for three months. They are too liberal in their
offer altogether. We couldn't pay for bundle
OF paper with ton of their daubs, nor for a
weeks labor with several hundred OF the trash.
Can't do it. The proposition entirely over
comes u.s. We commend them to the Courier
they are doing that kind of business we amt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The deaf-mutes at the Flint Asylum are pub
fishing a very neat and readable little paper
called the Deat-Mate Mirror. The work Is
performed by the students Of the Institution,
and Is published weekly, at $3.50 year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

A circuit preacher in Missouri prayed for
rain one night at a farmers house. and the
farmer who had horse race arranged for
next day, was so mad that he turned the good
man out doors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Faculty OF the University have granted
Miss Josephine a. Day, OF Ann Arbor, the de-
gree of Phi. b.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Mrs NJ. Adele Hazlett lectures in Dowagiac
this evening, on q Politics and Politicians"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Miss Elsie L. Cottrel Of Hillsdale, has been
appointed to clerkship in the Office Of the
Secretary Of State, at Lansing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

In December, 1858. Sterling P. Rounds an
excellent printer, writer and critic, spoke OF
Alexander Geese as one OF the best " electro
typists" IN the country. THIS Is companion
word with "walkist," and shows a disposition
to use slang phrases by the best of men.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

An enjoyable time ia anticipated at the Fire
mems Ball this evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Masquerade Social at Good Tempars
Hall last Tuesday evening was very sociablt
affair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22
.T.fHRFED.

In this village, on the 18th inst. = Elder
VIM. NJ Roe. Mr.. THOMAS B. MAxHAM, TO Miss
SYLVIA 4. WEBSTER, both OF Decatur, Mich
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22
zeal department,
Battle Creek has a gum factory.

John Knowles, Esq, has returned from hi
Southern trip
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

IL YOU WIN o choice Tsa, either G cen. Gup-
ow 'er. OF } pau, 90 o Praters for IL.
G DDS d,l, ersdfree ofcharge in the CORPORA
{ on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Wyandotte Courier doesn't charge a
cent for the following notice 1.-THE first
man to order this paper stopped on account OF
its anti-Chandler proclivitles. is Mr.. Joseph
Evans, Of New Boston. MIR. Evans holds the
position of inspector Of customs at that place,
has a salary Of $3.50 per annum, and never
earns cent Of It,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

GRAND RAPIDS, January 10. 1s75.-The State
Grange OF Patrons Of Husbandry are in session
here. Their proceedings are conducted with
closed doors. The delegates present number
about 1900. A committee on publication will
be appointed this evening, when such Of the
proceedings as can be made public will be given
to the press,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

We find this under the heading, 6 Grand Rap
ids" in one of the daily papers:
alumni Association bitten by a mad dog"
We hope they will keep us informed as to
"how" that association behaves under the in
fluence of hydrophobia.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

On Monday last, while Comanche Jim" was
amusing the crowd in the street IN front OF the
TRUE NoRrHERNER Office, exhibiting to them
the manner Of lassoing horse while running
at full speed, Esq, Galligan and some other
persons climbed up onto the seat OF cutter,
which was standing In front of Nelson's, In
order to get better view of the free show. "
The horse started up suddenly. and two hundred
and seventy five pounds of Justice OF the Peace
and three other citizens rolled out OF that
vehicle backwards. And such shout as went
up from the crowd Charley thought it the
best part of the performance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22
REPSRT OF THE CONDITION
or THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
RESOURCES.

At Paw Paw, in the State of Michigan,
at the close of business, 3lst Dec, 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

Whitelaw Reid, OF the New Yorh Tribune.
has been ar rested for libe at the instance OF
ex-governor Sheppard, Of Washington, having
charged that gentleman with bringing bank
ruptcy on the d. G. to further his private and
personal interests.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The Niles correspondent of the Detroit Post
says:
Our board OF Supervisors closed their last
years business last week. Samuel Hess, Esq :,
the retiring treasurer, reported a balance OF
81, 548 05. The total receipts of the treasury
fer 1874 we're S70,51 30, and the expenditures
sc 967 S5. The account for jury fees shows a
balance to it's credit OF 81, 050 The amonnt of
fees paid during 1874 was 1920. The board
appropriated $500 for this year and hope to
avoid any assessment next year for this pur-
pose. BY the judicious management OF Judge
Coolidge the expenses in this department have
been reduced 33 per cent.
Some Of the supervisors endeavored to place
the Prosecuting Attorney on salary the same
as other county officers. G. p. Hewlett offered
resolution making the Attorneys salary
$1,000, which was lost by vote OF to 10.
The fees for that Office for 1874 were 1850.
Probate Judges salary was reduced from 81 500
to 81 900. The salary of Superintendent of
Public Instruction was changed from $50 days
at $5, to 200 days at "a.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

A number Of newspapers have recently been
publishing accounts Of old married people
Paw Paw is not to be outdone, for we have a
couple in this village, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon
Crane, who have been married fifty-six years.
They have had a family of four boys, two OF
whom are dead. They own pleasant home,
and live very cozily by themselves. Mr.. Crane
is smart and active. and appears as young as
many men at fifty. Mrs. Crane is seventy
eight years Of age, and is quite well, with the
exception OF slight lameness in one foot.
which makes 1t somewhat difficult for her to
walk. They are great readers, and very fond
OF company. We saw photograph OF this
family which represents four generations
great-grandmother grandmother, mother and
daughter, the latter being four years old.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

D. L. Latourette, well-known, busted fl
nancier of Grand Rapids, has written long
letter on the financial question, In which he
expressed himself heartily in favor Of resump-
ton. The Grand Rapids Democrat advises
HIM to begin. 1t piously prays Lord, let
Latourette loved life lengthen, tapping the last
link in life's log chain, lowed laymen labonng
in hfe's lumberyard. Let Latourette llnger
long. Let Latourette liquidate. Long live
Latourette. Detroit News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22
TAKE NOTICE!
MY Grocery and CrOcHery
STORE,

Is still in running order and where You can find
first class GOODS as cheap as the cheapest :
MY Coffee Mill is turning out large quantities
OF pure ground Coffee daily.
J.H. PRATER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-01-22

The daily newspapers OF day or two ago
published about two columns of names OF
persons who have just been appointed Notarles
Public. The Inst contains thousand or two
names. This goes to show that the American
people are an Office seeking people; and If a
man cannot 60 to Congress, the Legislature, or
be Governor, he can secure an Office by simply
applying to the Member of his District to have
him appointed Notary Public. And in this way
the great army OF politicians and leeches are
recruited and kept up to loud number.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-08

DEATHs.-On Monday last Mrs. Anna T..
Magill, aged IS years, who occupied the
position of Governess at the Augusta
Female Seminary, died of pneumonia.
She had been in excellent health up to the
time of the fatal attack, and had partici-
pated in the Christmas amusements of the
young ladies of the seminary, with whom
she was great favorite. She was daugl-
ter of Judge H. st. Geo. Tucker, once Pre-
sident of the Virginia Court of Appeals, a
sister of Hon. Jno. Randolph Tucker, and
the widow of Prof. Magill, formerly Of the
University of Virginia. Her remains We're
taken to Winchester, of which town she
was native.
Mrs. Fannie Atkinson, wife of Rev. DR..
Atkinson, President of Hampden-Sidney
College, and daughter of Hon. A. I'll. IL.
Stuart, died at the residence of her hus-
band on Tuesday last. Her remains
reached this city yesterday afternoon for
interment. Her father was with her at
her death.
Mr. Chas. Weller. an old and respected
citizen of Richmond, died there yesterday
He was the father OF the well-known mer
chants of that name in Staunton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-08

HEADQUARTERS FOR GENTLENEN's FURNISHING
GOODS is at 1900 Main street, Richmond, Va,
where E. B SPENCE & Son have all the latest
novelties in neck-wear, collars, suspenders,
handkerchief, cuffs, sleeve-buttons, underwear,
and the celebrated Pembroke shirts In under
wear they have the medcated red flannel shirts
and drawers, and, also, heavy merino under-
shirts at enc dollar each For large stock,
great variety, and low prices in furnishing
goods, call 3. B. SPENCE & Son, merchant
tailors and clothiers, 1900 Main street, Rich
mond, Va.
FALL CAMPAIeN.-All ready; forward, march
right to 1900 Main street, Richmond Va, where
you will find very large assortment of Eng
lish and French cloths, diagonal and worsted
coatings, and fancy cassimeres and vestings
uitable for fall and winter wear, and E. B.
SPENCE Son have expert cutters and workmen
aady to make up your clothing to order in the
latest ald most fashionable style, and at pric es
as lowest Call on them and leave your orders
for your fall and winter clothing.
In ANTICIPATION OF A LARGE INCREASE IN BUsI-
NESS, the old house of E. B. SPENCE & Son,
merchant taors 1900 Main street, Richmond,
Va have enlarged thei: establishment, and, in
addition to their stock for merchant tailoring,
have provided large and well-selected stock of
read made clothing, consisting of all the new
styles OF dress and business suits, embracing the
Prince Albert and cutaway frocks and double
breasted sacks, and pants and vests in great va
riety In overcoats they have all the new makes
of sacks, Glengarys, talmas and capes-all at
prices to suit the times. Remainder to call on
e. B. SPENCE Son, 1900 Main Street. Rich
mond, Va. for your winter clothing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-08

THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE PRAYER
MEETINGs.-These prayer meetings for
the week were inaugurated Monday night
at the Baptist church, Capt. T. D. Ransom,
of the Episcopal church, presiding. Prayers
were offered by Messrs. J. W. Todd, W.
J. Nelson and E. w. Hartman, and remarks
were made by Rev. W. E. Baker and Capt.
w. A. McCue. The siQGing was led by
Mr.. J. w. Abby. On T1Bsday night, at
the same church, Mr.. G. W. Hunter, of
the Methodist church, presided, and opened
the meeting with prayer. Prayers were
offered by Messrs. T. B. Cochran and H.
D. Peck, and remarks were made by Rev.
DR.. Chas. Manly of the Baptist church,
and Rev. w. E. Baker. In compliance
with d written request received, the
success Of those engaged in the Temper
ance cause was made the subject Of prayer.
On Wednesday night the meeting was
held at the Methodist church, presided
over by Capt. W. A. McCue. Prayers
were offered by Messrs. NJ A. Simpson,
Chas Grattan and J. H. Waters, and re-
marks made by Messrs. Ell. d. Peck, T. D.
Ransom and Chas. Grattan. At the re-
quest of the chairman, Gen. John Echols
delivered all address, which was listened
to with much interest.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-08

CONCERT TO-NIGHT.-LOverS of music
will have an opportunity tonight to enjoy,
as well as crafty their curiosity about
new star which has just appeared in the
musical horizon, with a promise of reach
ing the empyrean. Nh. Max Brownold
will appear in Concert at the Town Hall
this evening with a reputation of which
the following from 1.-THE Season. New
York Musical Journal, may give an idea:
s'Master Max Brownold, lad of fifteen
has lately made great impression in mu-
steal circles by his remarkable talent as a
pianist. He plays the Mills and Topp re-
pertoire with astonishing skill and intelli-
gence. His execution is already wonder
fully facile. He will become beacon light
in his crowded profession by the time he
clears his teens"
The. Concert tonight is given by Mr.. E.
Brownold, the father of the young artist,
and in the programme we find the name of
Miss Amelia Brownold, a young lady with
charming voice, set down for several
songs All lovers of the higher class OF
music will do well to attend tonight. -
There will also be Matinee tomorrow
afternoon.