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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25
STATE OF MICHIGAN. ca
COUNTY OF VAN UI'REN

At session OF the Probate Court. for the
County OF Van Buren,, holden at the Probate
Office, in the village Of Paw Paw, on Monray,
the thirtv-first day OF January, ID the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-sx
Present, Geo. W. Lawton, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Joseph Hull.
deceased On reading and filing the petition,
dulv verified, OF Simon Rss'g, together With a
certified copy OF foreign will and the probate
thereof, purporting to be the will Of SAID de-
ceased, and praying that the same be allowed
and recorded herein as the will OF said deceas-
cd. rhereupon 1t is ordered, that Monday.
the twepty-eighth day OF February 1876, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, be assigned for the
hearing OF said petition, and that all persons
interested IN said estate, are required to ap-
pear at session Of said Court, then to be
holden at the Probate t'fice, in the village OF
Paw Paw, and show cause, II auv there be, why
the prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted. And IL IA further ordered, that said
petitioner give notice 10 the persons interested
IN said estate. OF the pendency Of SAID petition,
and the hearing thereof, by causing copy OF
this Order to oe published IN the Tree NORTH
ESER, a newspaper, printed and circulating
IN aid County OF Van Buren,. for three success
sive weeks, at least, previous TO said day OF
hearing. 108St3
GEO W LAWTON, Judge OF Probate.
A true copy. q. W. Lawton. Judge Of Probate.
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O THE FprroR oy 1Hr NoprHERsEa.

To THE EDITOR OF HE NoRTHERSER.
In reply TO your general invitation for the
experiences of those who were confined in the
various rebel prisons during the Rebellion, I
will give you mine.
was second Sargent Co. II. 7th Mich, Cav
airy. / Was taken prisoner June 18th, 1864, in
company with W. c. Mesie, Lieutenant in the
same Company.
The first evidence of the kind supervision Of
the Johnnies, was to strip US OF our hats, coats.
vests, boots, and stockings, leaving Us with
nothing but our pants and shirts. We were
taken TO Libby Prison, Danville, Macon and
Andersonvil. Had we never been in Ander-
sonvllle we should have always considered the
other places as atrocious, but that place so out
ranked the others in cruelty and suffering, that
they seemed quite endurable, in comparison
was in Andersonville four months. During
the whole time we had no shelter o, any KIND,
neither roof, tent, nor blankets, and only the
remnants Of the clothing the rebels left us
" en- we were captured. Storms were frequent
an violent, and on one occasion some eighteen
m we're drowned by the water raising IN the
no lows where they were lyinl' in the night they
being TOO sick and weak TO get out OF the way
Hospital facilities we're INADEQUATE for tenth
part OF the sick who died IN scores every night
as they lay around on the ground and the
holes they burowed in.
have helped carry out seventy lead
bodies in one day. To carry out was
esteemed a privilege, as we had ner
chance to get out OF the etockade We
generally improved the opportunity t. up
a few chips and sticks to cook cur ratio IN.
Our rstions consisted OF pint rn-
meal-cob and all-snd pint Of beans Q cay.
For animal food, We had small piece OF beef
twice week, about quarter OF pound, and
the bugs IN the beans-one bug for each bean.
These beans were of different kind from
what we have here at the north, and filed with
bugs without exception, as far az my experience
went We were afterward in Florence, and
have seen men who were frozen to death there
from want of clothing and shelter,
These stories seem incredible, but there are
hundreds of Union soldiers all over the north
who can testify 10 them as facts. 1t is claimed
that the Confederates furnished Us As good
accommodations as they were able to. l know
they did not. While in Andersonville we circu-
lated petition addressed to JEFF. Davis, pray
ing for better treatment; which was signed by
five or six thousand names. Afterward asked
Capt wertz il he had heard from it. He said
he had, and that Gen. winder, (Commissary
General Of Prisons) said our fare was good
enough for pack Of Yankee raiders, and that
they treated us that way because they wanted
to e1terminste us. Capt. wertz was in COM
msnd at Andersonville, Col. Iverson and Agt.
Barrett, at Florence. I was paroled in Charles
ton, s. C. in December 1864.
Very Respectfully,
GEO. II. PRENTICE, Lawton, Mich.
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These are the three prominent candidates for
Congress. 80 far az head from. In this district.
We rather Like the "peart" little fellow. and
hope he won't get crushed out by the two big
fellows coming together.

In Scrlbner for March, o full illustrated de.
scnption is given OF the new buildings of Trim
ity College, now in course OF erection at rart-
ford. These mark new departure n the coll
lage architecture Of the country. Dr. Edward
Egsleston publishes a popular description OF
Froebels principles and methods in an article
on the Child-GardeD. The text is accompanied
by portrait OF Froebel. numerous diagrams,
etc. Truro Parish IS a short paper winch gives
some amusing legends in connection with the
Old Pohick Church and its rectors. This is one
OF the churches which Washington has Incl
dentally immortalized Albert Rhodes sketch
90 the career and character Of Balzac, and tells
nuLber OF characteristic anecdotes of the
famous writer. Dorsey Gardner writes about
the struggles and successes Of the celebrated
ornnholo list, Wilson. Another installment Of
Revolutionary Letters 10 given IN this mum Ger.
Rev. Mr.. Twitchell OF Hartford has here pa
per Concerning Charles Lamb. which gives the
result OF q pilgrimage among memorials and
relics Of Ella. Five chapters Of Bret Harte 8
Gabriel Conroy are published; and two chap
ters o. Edward Everett Hales story, Philip
Nolsn's Friends. There are snort stories by
Edward llamy and George w. Gable.
In Topics OF the Time. Dr. Holland discns-
es Literary vrility, The Common Schools, and
Pubc' Hail. The Old Cabinet has something
about BsunscheIdt versus Buncombe, The De-
iects In Works OF Genius, Originality and I'm
nations. and other matters. A new feature
appears ia Home aud Society, namely, num-
Der OF paragraphs on rural topics by SIR. z. T..
Quinn, the well-known agricultural writer. In
which specific directions are given for the lay
ing out OF small places In Bnc-a-Brac may
be fou I'd a little poem by tho late Professor
VI RE, hitler unpublished.
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Taral RECRUITMENT.
Lars Relating to Newspaper Subscrfp-
tfOns and sfrredrages.

1. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tee TO the contrary, are considered wishing to
continue their subscription.
2. III subscribers order the dlscontlnuance OF
their periodicals., the publishers may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid.
8. If 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.
4. IL subscribers move to other places with
ont Informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent to the former direction. they are held
responsible,
8. The Courts have decided that L" refusing
to take periodical from the office. or removing
and leaving them uncaled for, u pri0Q f1cte
evidence of Intentional fraud,
9. Any person who receivesa newspaper and
makes use OF it, whether he has ordered 1t or
not, IS held In law to be a subscriber.
Y. II subscribers pay in advance, they are
bound tn give notice to the publisher. at the
end OF their time, or il they do not wish to con-
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher is
authorized to send 1t on. and the subscribers
will be responsible until an express notice with
payment OF all arrears, IS sent to the publisher
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Items for the Ladies.

Nets for holding the hair are to be worn again.
Jennie June earns $4,000 year with her
pen.
Spring costumes are the mode for the street
at present.
No royal lady will wear hustle" 80 says
the Queen OF Denmark.
The present State Senate is reported TO be in
favor Of woman suffrage. It is long step
ahead in Massachusetts IL 80 much has been
gained springfield Sunday Telegram.
"why don't we go to Florida o." says Miss
McFlimsey to an inquirng friend simply
because it ia as much as we can do to stay here,
my dear! " Oh, times, why thy hardness
jewelers. are said to be busy preparing ele-
CANT new pins to be worn By gentlemen this
season, upon which is engraved Engaged"
" Married. " Don't want to. ~" No. ina am, or
something Of the kind, to DO used as protec-
ton during leap-year.
1t is from two different epochs that we OBJ
tam the fashionable costumes OF to-day. The
tightly drawn back dress was worn at the time
Of the first empire. The Vatican plat and
skirts with exceeding fuIlness 10 the back were
taken from the age OF LOUIS Nv.
II any most beautiful" girl Will send her
photograph to the Graphic that paper will pub
lish her picture, and offers OF marriage will
reach her at the rate Of fifty per week. One
sharp girl can marry of all the old maids In her
neishborhood by distributing these offers.
The constitutional convention OF Colorado
win probably provide for women voting at
school elections, and for being eligible to school
Offices. Good, 80 far but il a woman Is fit to
vote on school matters, why not on matters
involving less intelligence 2-Woman's Journal
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This is supposed to represent Col. Delo'

Phillips, looking to Van Blu
rem county to discover some
encouragement for assistance
from that quarter to put a
Kalamazoo man over the
Congressional course this
fall. From a sly twinkle ia
his eye, 1t ID presumed he has
found what he is looking for
in the South Haven Sentinel,
which has turned the whole
concern over 10 Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

On FRIDAY night last, the hardware store OF
Free & Martin was entered through q rear
window by burglars, and goods TO the amount
of about one hundred dollars taken therefrom.
The plumber consisted OF revolvers, knives,
razors, etc. The money drawer was pried open
and about five dollars, principally nickels and
pennies, secured.
Later-We have since armed that the thief
was captured at Kalamazoo, last Saturday night
while trying to break into Cramers clothing
store. Some Of the stolen property was found
on his person, and he confessed to robbng a
store at this place.
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r. & G. s. Hoppin, who were engaged in the
tanning business at Decatur, have gone into
insolvency and have made an assignment for
the benefit OF their creditors. G. Duucombe 10
the assignee. We have not learned what the
liabilities Of the firm are, nor the value OF the
assets.
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The Bangor and South Haven division OF the
Toledo and South Haven narrow-gauge railroad
has fled It's articles OF association in the Office
Of the Secretary Of State. The road will be
eleven miles long the capital stock $4,000,
OF which 81, 200 has been paid IN. The directors
are: ALVIN Chapman, Of Arlington; j. II.
Nymsn, OF Bangor s. A. Trip, W. II. Hurl-
but, C. j. Monroe, A. s. Dyckman Samuel
Rogers, UzAah Conger, of South Haven, and
Silas r. Boardman, OF Chicago.
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This is the G

his is the Courier man, engaged in laying pipe
a and explaining to his friends that he
n is just the nice and responsible man
7tNR that should hold the Office Of County
M Treasurer the next term or two. He
IA has, for some time past, been engaged
IN the publication or great and infu-
" entail Rag Baby newspaper, and needs
~ the Office to keep his bantlng going,
he Post Office salary not being sufficient.
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Dr. Kings New Discovery.

This wonderful remedy contains some very
rare ingredients heretofore unknown to the
medical profession) which have proved to be a
certain specific for dry hacking coughs, tickling
in the throat, horseness, severe and stubborn
Coughs, difficulty of breathing. wasting OF
flesh, Phthislc Asthma, and all diseases OF the
throat, chest and lungs. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery will positively cure where every thing
else fails. Go to your druggist, Kilburn K
Hudson, Paw Paw. get bottle of this never
failing remedy and your speedy cure is certain.
Tnsl bottles free. i090t10
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And the Post Master, too, he aspires to be
County Clerk. He says he could i'll ''Sam's
place" TO a charm and then the salary and the
fees would go so FAR to keep that family bant-
ling, the Rag-baby and P-O organ, afloat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

On Wednesday night Of last week car
loaded with household goods, in train No. 20.
going west, took FIRE from an over-heated jour
nal and Was entirely consumed at Decatur
We learned from an empIoye OF the road, who
vas on the train. that the loss was the result
OF carelessness OF the conductor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

At a meeting of the Village Board, on
Wednesday evening, the following rates OF
compensation were fixed for the coming year
Assessors, S25, each-the old price was $50
each.
Recorder, $100-no change.
Marshal. 575-old rate 500.
Treasurer, ?25-no change,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Capt Beebe has shown US a genuine and IN
,eresting centennial relic. 1t is two dollar
bill OF the old Continental currency, which was
received as part OF his pay as soldier by
Mrs. Beebe's grandfather, who vac soldier
Of the Revolution. 1t Is an undoubtedly gen.
uine piece. decatur Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

The Nursery firm OF McEntee q Holden has
changed to McEntee d Hoskins, Mr.. Charles
Hoskins having bought the interest OF Mr.
Holden. The trees in this nursery have Just
come into market, and have never been culled.
Purchasers will do well 70 examine them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

One day this week we we're the recipient of a
very liberal slic- OF fresh habut and salt
water eel, a donation from +. Smith, the cap
tam who comm ,nds the craft known as the
Long Brick Store Mine host at Mantle, where
zen, blm larg mvoce OF salt water dehcacies
as sort of reminder that there would be lots
OF fun down here again the com ng summer
T captain lays ho will prob by be tlere
but meantime hs will Keep right al ng sc ing
dry-goods boots a ii oe. and clio hing, Just
az though no h NC had happened.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

We learn that Jay Cummings is about to en-
gage IN business at Burlington. Iowa. Mr..
Cummings has been principal clerk in the store
OF W. j. Sellick for number OF years, and
has earned for himself splendid reputation.
He viii bear with him the good wishes Of this
entire community.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

We learn from the Marcellus Messenger that
the store OF James Gilman, in Wayne, Cass
county was broken into by burglars on Satur-
day morning, the 18th inst, and about one
thousand dollars worth of goods taken.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

On the 4th inst. Joe Van Dyke shot a large
male wildcat in the woods east of South Haven.
which measured three and bali feet from the
root of his tail to the tip Of his nose. On the
10th inst. he killed near the same woods fe-
male, probably the mate to the first one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Donation Party will be held at Town II all,
Paw Paw, on Wednesday evening, March 1st,
1876. for the benefit OF Rev. John W. Stark.
Pastor of the NJ. T. Church. Supper provided
All are cordially invited.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Miss Susie N. johnson. Of Massachusetts,
will lecture to the spiritualsts Of Paw Paw, in
Prof. Cooks music rooms, on Sunday, Feb. a,
az half past ten a. m. and in the evening. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Will the Press please continue to express it's
sympathy for JEFF. DAVIS, and disapproval Of
war for the Union and the putting down the
Rebellion, by quoting from such authority as
the NV York Sun, and other like sheets OF
untruthful tendencies
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

The firm of Il. Hoppln d Son, engaged in
the harness business at Decatur, has been dis
solved, Frank Hoppin going out and Mr.. II.
Vanderhoof taking his place
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

A Free Lecture will be given at Grange Hall,
on Friday evening, Feb 25th, at 7o'clock p. m.
by A. Clark, Esq, of Ann Arbor. Subject,
"The Far West" Doors open to all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

A man was arrested near Martin Corners,
Allegan county, last Monday. with span OF
valuable horses, stolen at New Baltimore . few
days before.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Deputy postmaster Henry Oakley, OF Flint
left for parts unknown last Tuesday, carrying
With him all the registered letters and loose
change IN the office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Mes-rs. Keables " Nicholson, hardware
dealers in the neighboring village Of Decatur,
have sold their business to Mr.. f. p. Hill, for
his ron, L. Dana, one Of Decatur's "best
boys"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Elder VIM. u. Roe. OF this village, preached
in Bangor. on Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings OF last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Died-In ecatur, February 14th, Arthur E.,
eldest son OF Almon A. and Harriet Odds, aged
90 years and "a days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Wesley Cross, one of the parties charged with
the murder Of Watrous, is out on bail
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Marred-In Breedsve. February 18th. Mr.,
Geo. W. Amlc. of Breedsville, 10 Miss Frances
NJ Martin, OF Trowbridge. Allegan county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

The Pevs in the Presbyterian Church will be
rented on Monday next, the 2Sth inst, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon and we hope all who
desire pNws will be present at the Church at
that tune aud take rheir choice.
By order OF trustees
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Died-In Bangor, February 16, Cora A., wife
OF John Lieurance, aged 25 years.
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Prof. Jnlius Rice, OF Flint. has recently come
into possession OF genuine Cremons violin,
made in 1911. 1t is valued at 81 900, and is Of
exquisite tone.
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u Q T FL E
p o PLE
OF
PAW PAW
And
TON NS ADJOINING.

In commencing our New Mode #
Business, we wish TO make known the
principle upon which our business will
be conducted, and wish TO be distinctly
understood,
LIST. That ~ ,hqll sell for Cash and
Ready Pay.
I'd That our Prices shall be Oae
and the same to every body
Sd. That We shall sell our Good, 1t
small advance fromCost, in all cases
18th. That in no case shall there &c
any deception used to sell our good
and that all Goods that do not prove to
be what they are sold for, may be return.
ed, and the money refunded.
5th That it is our Diet termination
all cases, never 10 be undersold.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

j. II Prater is again occupying his old Pic
ture Gallery, over 4. G.. Buffers Grocery Store.
We make all our Photographs from re-touched
Negatives. satisfaction guaranteed. All work
warranted. Picture Frames, Cbromos, Stereo.
scopes and Stereo Views for sale.
share Of public patronage solicited. 1880.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

IL you want TO buy Sewing Machine, call
on John W. Emery, Jr. at his rooms, in the
Lyle Block, opposite the 1st National Bank,
and he will show You just the incest, best and
most convenient Machne ever made, and at q
lower price than ever before asked for a first
class Machine. 1868
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Knowles 81 Baker. Breedsville,
Michigan, have on hand large stock Of
Az SAWED SHINGLES,
10 exchange for G RAIN PRODUCE, and
GREENBACKS. 1086t8*
January 10. 1876.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

On Tuesday afternoon man named +. Stok-
or, an employee OF the Michigan Central railroad
Company at Lawton, was run over by the cars
and both legs broken near the body, and badly
mutilated. 1t appears that his loot was caught
between the plank walk and tue rail at time
when the way freight was backing up. Drs.
Andrews and Dibble were called to treat his
injuries. He died during the following night.
The valuation OF taxable property in Van
Buren, county for the year 1875, Is eight mil
hons OF dollars. The county tax paid was
thirty-one thousand two hundred dollars, which
n one dollar and seven cents to every man,
woman and child IN this county. To this must
be added the corporation and municipal taxes
winch will increase the amount very materially.
Would not little judicious inrencbment be a
good thing
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

COOP NEWS FOR SMoxERs,-Clear Havana
filed Cigars for cents. Call for the La Pic
cadura, or Picks" Shrine keeps them.
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We are informed that Prof. Cooks pupils
are preparing for series OF concerts to be
given in few weeks. His chorus class are at
work bringing out some OF "ye musick OF ye
olien time" which will be rendered with appro-
pirate costumes etc. An orchestra OF FIVE
performers. with one piano and one organ, are
20 sustain them His instrumental pupils are
to he Responsible for some fine solos, duets.
ETC. Due notice will DO given.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

Don't sponge your reading when you can get
1t for only ten cents week at Rhoda's. Those
who do not i've near enough TO enjoy the priv
ilage OF the Rreading Room, can have books or
magazines to take home at the same price.
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Local Notices.

NKRMoSTEas AIrESTIos.-The Annual re-
union Of the Vermonters OF Van Buren, and
adjoining counties, Will take place in the VII
lage Of Lawrence, on Tuesday, the 29th day Of
Feb, 1876. at 10 o'clock q. m. general at
tendance, and good time is expected.
j. j. WOODMAN, President.
GEO. L SEAvKR, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-02-25

70 HUmBuG.-Clear Havana filed Cigars for
cents. They are called " Picks for short.
Kept ~ Cigar Store, Paw Paw. 1889
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Business Notices.

Save your money, and cave your health by
smoking " Picks" 5 cent Cigars. Havana filed
At Sirrine's. 1883