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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
ALBION, May 30, 1876,

EDITOR True NoRTHERNER
The eastern bound express collided with a
freight train, at the switch, on Monday morn
ing, doing considerable damage to both engines
but almost miraculously no one was injured.
The engineer OF the freight immediately wen.
to headquarters and owned that he was drunk
ell day Sunday, and was not over it yet.-Albion
College observes decoration day.-Rev. G. R.
Wilkins spoke IN the NJ. E. church Sunday
morning and evening, and at the college in the
afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The Detroit News OF Wednesday contained
this obituary notice Died. in Albion not long
since, of general prostration and total dilapida-
ton, 1.-The Greenback Club" instituted by "Our
Moses" 1t breathed but once, q short struggle,
and passed away. mot soldier discharged
his farewell shot DER the grave where our hero
we buried"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

South Bend papers may blow about the
pedestrianism of their Hoosier girls, but our
Michigan lasses can walk the socks of Of them
and not half try. A Three Oaks girl walked
one mile and five-eighths in just eighteen min
utes We don't want to hear any more South
Bend buster. Niles Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Thursday, James H. Blake Of this place
walked from Decatur to Hartford, distance OF
sixteen miles, and counted his footsteps all the
way. From Dana Hills store in Decatur to
Crager's livery stable in this place it is 1926
steps, which were aken between $50 p. N. and
sos p. m.-three hours and thirty-five minutes.
He came by the way of Browns Tavern and
Nesbltt's Mill While at Decatur he sent q
telegram to his wife here, but he best the
lightning and got here frst.-Day Spring
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

A Mattawan correspondent writes Next in
order we have to record the migration Of G. d.
Van Vechten, Of this place, to Minneapolis,
Mimi, to go into banking. Mr.. Van yechten
has long been in the mercantile business here,
and was one Of the most popular and efficient
citizens OF this township. In losing HIM and
his family serious break is made in the order
of things, which cannot be easily repaired. He
is a popular fellow, . sterling citizen, and
Republican"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
.N1lcs GfPdnings.

The graduating exercises Of the Battle Creek
high school will be held on the evening Of June
22d. The class numbers thirteen nine ladies'
and four gentlemen.-M Kate Barr Of Kala-
mazoo has recovered S1S5 from a Battle Creek
saloonst named Hodge, for selling her hus-
band hquor.-The Coldwater Light Guard dra-
matte association will place play OF 1776 be-
fore the footlights soon.-A company OF colored
men of Kalamazoo have organized q cornet
bsnd.-Entries for the June races at Grand
Rapids close June Z. Business begins the 18th.
Lansing is thinking about doing away with
the Office Of superintendent Of schools. The
sick children Of the State public school are
al nearly we'll again.-A coal vein has been
discovered near Ypsianti.-The heavy rains
have washed up the recently planted corn In
some portions OF Cass county, so that replsnt-
ing is . necessity.-Centrsl park is the name
chosen for the new city park at Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

In this issue we yield considerable space for
the proceedings OF the late Demo cratic conven-
ton. We do this for the benefit OF our readers
OF the democratic persuasion, many Of whom
would not otherwise see them. We would
call particular attention 70 the two platforms
and speeches by leading members Of that
party. 1t seems that the great leaders OF thar
party are no more harmonious than they
should be.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Mr.. Charles w. Clisbee, of Cass county, is
just no beating about this district on polit-
cal mission. He has been in this county a
couple Of times Of late, but has avoided the
locality where the TRUE NoRrHERNER is print
ed. Rumor has il that he and j. J. Woodman
are operating in "cahoot," as the saying is,
and that they have some trading stock to dis
pose Of.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

George e. Brock made Us pleasant call last
Saturday. He left on the afternoon train for
the Agricultural College, having been home for
a short vacation. He reports everything in q
6ourishing condition at the college.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Our Decatur correspondent furnishes us the
following item: Mr.. Lyman L. Rawson, wife
and daughter, Mrs. DIR. Baker and Mrs. Bell,
sisters Of Mrs. Rawson, have all left for the
centennial. They have made their visit sooner
than at first intended as Mr.. Bell, who preced-
ed them at Philadelphia, is in something OF
hurry to return to California,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

We have received the first number Of the
Grand Rapids Journal Published by Holden &
Aspinwall. The Journal undoubtedly will be q
very sprightly sheet, az Mr.. E. G. d. Holden,
one of the editors, is an unusually good writer,
whose style is as novel as that Of the most pop
,llar humorist OF the day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

During the thunder storm last Thursday
night horse belonging to A. T. Stevenson was
struck by lightning and killed. The house Of
BENZ amin Adams, just outside OF the village
limits, was also struck and considerably dam
aged, but fortunately none Of its inmates were
hurt.-Decatur Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The Russian Court invited DR.. Aver and his
family to the Archduke's wedding in the Royal
Palace. This distinction was awarded HIM not
only because he was an American, but also be-
cause his name as physician had become ia.
vorably known in Russia on Its passage round
the worId.-Pueblo (Col.) People.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Ladies' Aid societies are now unusually
happy. Strawberries are ripe, and they can
rope in the men on the strawberry festival
dodge and compel sinners to help pay the
church expenses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

An eastern man who has been travelling
through Michigan asserts that the finest breed
OF jackasses are put on the school boards Of
Michigan, and in proof of the assertion points
to the numerous three and four-story school
houses.-Exchange. This is hard on the
school houses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

John NJ. Stowel Of South Haven has just
completed, at Marshall, an improved veneering
machine, Of which he is the inventor, at q cost
OF 81, 700. 1t is to be used in the basket factory
of Smiley & Looms, at South Haven, where
an extensive business in the manufacture Of
fruit baskets and boxes will be carried on
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

That "lung tester" still affords an immense
amount OF amusement for that large class Of
fellows who have nothing to do" 1t also
teets their lungs In earnest, If we are to judge
from the hearty yells we occasionally hear.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

AS far as heard from Michigan has the credit
OF furnishing the best display Of apples at the
centennial exhibition. Yes, for
tunately that part of the show was on time,
being IN private hands.-Detroit News
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The through lines East are sll reducing the
rates OF passenger travel as part Of g cutthroat
warfare and with view Of attracting visitors
to the Centennial. There will probably be still
further reductions before the season is over.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

A suburban residence In Kalamazoo, known
as the Babcock House, was burned last Tues
day morning. Cause unknown loss s14, 900 ;
insurance 80, 900. The house has been vacant
for two years past.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

William H. Paddock, an old and well-known
settler Of the township Of Porter, died Of heart
disease on Friday last. His funeral took place
on Sunday, the 2Sth inst.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

We have received the first number Of the
Big Rapids Herald, edited by our late towns
man, o. ID. Glidden Esq The paper is demo-
cratic IN politics, and the copy before US pre-
sents = very neat appearance. We hope Mr..
Glidden will meet with abundant success In
this new enterprise.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Prof. Blszo has lectured for years in the
not only fluent and entertaining speaker but
is an orator Of high order and ripe scholar
and holds his audience spel-bound during the
entire course. The Doctor formerly resided IN
New York, where he made chrome diseases
specially for many years. While there he spent
two years in one Of the best Hospitals in the
country, and had an opportunity to treat all
diseases which flesh is heir to. This distinguish
ed physician is we'll known throughout the
Union for his great skill and success, He un-
dsrstands the power Of magnetism and how to
apply 1T. He locates disease and describes
symptoms without asking any questions. Con-
SITUATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS FREE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The balance OF cash in the State treasury
May 20 was si.212, s36.72 receipts during the
week ending May 27 we're s22, 397.l0; payments
during came time were s15,908.73; balance in
treasury May 81 1,2is, s25.ss; increase for the
week &C, 48S.67.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The members Of the Peninsular Telegraph
company intend holding picnic at Three Mile
Lake, next Tuesday. This company has re-
Gently been incorporated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Law or no Law, two-thirds OF the newspapers
published in tia State keep up the practice of
peddling handbllls % supplements.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The following Paw Pawites have gone to the
centennial: Mr.. NJ. p. Allen, w. K. Hawkins,
Eeq., and DR.. j. Andrews. Mr.. Asa Crofoot
of Afmena has also gone.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Lest Monday morning Are broke out in the
roof of the BuIdick House stables, ut Kslsns-
zoo, the upper part Of the building being en-
tirely destroyed. Through the efforts Of the
fremen . most disastrous conAagration was
prev ented.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Mrs. T. B. IRWIN has gone East for visit
and will remain several weeks
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Daniel p. Cole and Emsrstts Sammons were
narred BY Isaac s. Roosevelt. Esq, in Ksslsr,
May 81.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Married-In Kalamazoo, May a. by Rev,
Frank RUSSELL Jerome G. Warner, Esq, to
Miss Jennie Kelley, both Of this village.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Great reduction OF rates OF the Atlantic, Pa
cifc & Franklin Telegraph Co., to all points on
their lines, Tariff to New York, Brooklyn, Bos-
ton, Mass, Providence, R. l., Portland, Me-,
$780, old rate, s1.25. To Detroit or Chicago
IS cents and to all points correspondipgly
low. Night messages, half rate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Mr.. Harrison Balfour, aged SO years died at
his residence in Bangor, May 26.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Prof. H. A. Ford, Of Kalamazoo, is iectur-
ing upon 1.-THE lights and shades Of prison
life"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The farmers favorite-the potato bug-hss
made it's appearance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
in twelve hours.

DoN'r FORGET That the WIGHT AGUE
CURE only costs so cents, is free from all
poisons and never fails TO cure. Sold by Drug
gists. 1887 t13
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Miss Kate Maynard spent last Sunday in the
village OF Hartford.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The Photographic Society will meet at the
residence of Junia Warner, next Monday even
ing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

are run on all through trains OF this road
This is the only line running these cars be-
tween Chicago and st. Paul, Chicago and Mi
waukee, or Chicago and Winona.
Overland Sleepers on the Union Pacific Rail
road for all points West Of the Missouri River.
On the arrival Of the trains from the East or
South, the trains OF the Chicago 81 North
Western Railway leave Chicago as follows:
For Council Bluffs, Omaha and California,
Two Through Trains daily, with Pullman Pal
ace Drawing. Room and Sleeping Cars through
to Council Bluffs.
For st. Paul and Minneapolis, Two Through
Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars attach
ed on both trains.
For Green Bay and Lake Superior Two
Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars attach
ed and running through to Marquette.
For Milwaukee, Four Through Trains daily.
Pullman Cars on night trains, Parlor Char
Cars on day trains.
For sparta and winona and points in Min
nesota. One Through Train daily, with Pail
man Sleepers to Winona.
For Dubuque, via Freeport. Two Through
Trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cars on
night trains.
For Dubuque and La Crosse, via Clinton, Two
Through Trans daily, with Pullman Cars on
night train to McGregor Iowa.
For Sioux City and Yankton, Two Trans
daily. Pullman Cars to Missouri Valley JUNG
ton.
For Lake Geneva Four Trains daily.
For Rockford, Sterling, Kenosha, Janesvills,
and other points, you can have from two to
ten trains daily.
New York Office. No. Ais Broadway; Bos-
ton Office, No. state Street; Omaha Office,
253 Farnham Street: San Francisco Office, 12i
Montgomery Street Chicago Ticket Office, 90
Clark Street. under Sherman House; corner
Canal and Madison Streets Kinzie Street De-
pot corner w. Kinzie and Canal Streets; Wells
Street Depot. corner of Wells and KinAe
Streets.
For rates or information not attainable from
your home ticket agents. apply to 1855
w. II. STRSNErr, MARVIN HUGurrr,
Gen. Pass.Ag't, Chicago. Gen.Sup't. Chicao.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The annual meeting Of the Van Buren, Coun-
ty Pioneers Association will be held in the vii
lage Of Bangor on Wednesday, the 21st day of
June next. at 10 o'clock, a. m. County papers
please copy.
Paw Paw, May Goth, 1876.
J. ANDREWS, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Don't forget the free lecture at Town Hall
this (Friday) evening
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The free lecture at Town Hall will be worth
hearing. Be sure and go.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Mrs. Barbara Dodd, OF Breedsville, died May
%, aged 70 years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
Local Notices.
A FREE LECTURE.

At the Town Hall, Paw Paw, Friday evening,
June I'd. Prof. Blazo, Of the firm Of DuMoNr
c. DAKE, NJ. d. and A. M. BLAzo, M. d. OF De-
troit, Mich, will deliver Free. illustrated,
Instructive and Moral Lecture interesting I'M
portant and amusing.
Every person, old or young, should hear
these lectures, as 1t may be the means Of saving
them from much misery, and hundreds Of dol
lars, during lifetime.
Several curiosities will be exhibited during
the evening.
The ladies and gentlemen of this place are
respectfully invited to attend.
Lecture to commence at 7:45 p. N.
No boys admitted unless accompanied by
their parents.
This affords favorable opportunity of ac-
curing lasting and useful information, as well
as permanent and ofttimes speedy cure OF
diseases considered incurable. which are incl
dent to both sexes. This distinguished phys-
clan can be consulted at the
DYCKMAN HOUSE, ROOM11,
from Saturday, June Sd, until and during Fri
day, June 9th. and regular visits thereafter,
where he will treat all Chronic or long standing
diseases, such as
Catarrh, Dyspepsia Epeptic Fits, Srofula,
Consumption, Seminal Weakness, Female
Weakness, Diseases Of the Eye ana Ear,
Heart, Lungs, Liver. Stomach. Bowels,
Blood, Kidneys, Spine, and all Dis
eases or Females. Cancers cured
IN a few days without the knife,
without poison and without
pain, Tape Worms removed
in twelve hours.
MEDICINE PURELY VEGETABLE
and furnished to patients at reasonable prices
Diseases located and symptoms described with
out asking question. Consultation FREE to
the Rich as well as the Poor.
Office hours from 8 A. NJ. to P. NJ. On last
day from A. NJ. to m.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Are baptized children any more the sub
jects OF Heaven, than those who are not bap-
tized ?"
The above subject Will be discussed, at the
Baptist Church, next Lords day. by Rev. II.
West. All are invited to attend.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The general sentiment all over Michigan is
that fruit will be plenty this season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

Mrs L. NJ. Rhodes is visiting friends in
Parma, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

OFFICE OF FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE LIS. Co.
The annual assessment Of one-fourth Of one
per cent. is now levied. Members will be in
notified Of time and manner Of pay
ment. A. c. GLrDDKN, Secretary.
Office over First National Bank, Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
Business Notices.

Ice CREAM.-Miss Ella Daniels, having fitted
up rooms in the building formerly occupied by
w. II. Glidden, is now prepared to serve Ice
Cream for everybody during the continuance Of
warm weather. HOS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

The I" Centennial" for sale ct Rhodas for
two dollars. Buy it and save yourself the ex-
pense Of going to Philadelphia.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
o. D. alidden, Esq, was in town last week

Miss Ada Dean visited the big village, I" last
Wednesday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

w R.HAwKINs, Broker, Notary Public and
w Conveyancer. Money 20 Loan on GOOD
Real Eetate. once over Free n Martir's store,
Paw Paw Michigan. ll09al
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02

r. SMITH, Proprietor OF Meat Market.
-. corner Of Main and Kalamazoo streets The
best and cheapest meats In town. Cali in 1854
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
CALIFORNIA,

SSSSSS OSSAV SSAs
THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAIL
WAY
Embraces under one management the Great
Trunk Railway Lines Of the West and North
West, and with its numerous branches and con-
nections forms the shortest and quickest route
between Chicago and all points IN Illinois, Wis
consin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota. Iowa,
Nebraska, California and the Western Terri
tories. It's
Omaha and California Line
Is the shortest and best route for al points in
Northern Illinois, Iowa, Dakota, Nebraska,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada California,
Oregon, China Japan and Australia. It's
Chicago, Madison and St
Paul Line
Is the short line for Northern Wisconsin and
Minnesota, and for Madison, st. Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth, and all points in the Great
Northwest. It's
Winona and st. Peter Line
Is the only route for Winona, Rochester, Ows-
tonna, Manketo, st. Peter, New Ulm, and all
points in Southern and Central Minnesota. It's
Green hay and Marquette Line
Ia the only line for GAINESVILLE. WATERFOWL,
Fond Du Lac Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay,
Escanaba, Negusnee, Marquette, Houghton,
Hancock and the Lake Superior Country. lts
FreepOrt and Dubuque Line
Is the only route for Elgin, Rockford, Free
port, and all points via Freeport. Its
Chicago and Milwaukee Line
Is the old Lake Shore Route, and Is the only
one passing through Evanston, Lake Forest,
Highland Park. Waukegan, Racine, Kenosha to
Milwaukee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-02
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-03-02

OF $50; all hooks TO the value of S5O
one years supplies, the product of Inc
soili all institutions of learning and
their properties all hospitals and
church property,
-Denison Cresset. Hammered an
Tue streets this morning that Captain
FRED Hennesey will organize a party
9i men To- go 10 the Black Hills Imme-
ulalely. The Black Hin fever is raging
W IeaIlll extent among our Young
men. A 4 nileman living on MORGAN
street Is gong 10 dispose Of his property
ana Start for there some time IN March
The benson News takes a cotem.
Porary to task for putting extravaganza.
~ notorious variety establishment.
lhese and other demorallzlup hells
manage somehow to escape the
meshes ofthe law, but we agree with
our contemporary that II has bad out
look Tor newspaper press TO be the
Snpendlary OF couriesans aud thieves.
Sherman Register; We regret very
much to learn that the headquarters
Oh the Singer sewing machine com
pany are TO be removed from this clty
20 Dallas In few days. We not only
regret to lose the business connected
with the principal office OF the com.
Dahy, but We part with Mr.. Clark, the
senllemanly manager, with much re- |
'ret, since he has bsen, during his
mort residence, a useful citizen.
Marshall Herald; Last Sunday
vas week ago, we are informed, n
Mr. VIM, aschool teacher, was muir |
Tered In Cass county, near the resi- |
ience of Colonel Reece Hughes. The
'ody was found in the woods in a state
" decomposition. An inquest was
leld on 1t, when it was discovered that
10 had been shot in the eye. A ply
iclan was then sent for, who, upon a
'ost mortem examination, found the
inlet. A prominent citizen of Titus
ounty Is suspicioned Of having COM
nitted the deed.