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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Mr. Robert Burdett, the Burlington
Hdmheye humorist, is as famous at
home for his tender care OF his invalid
wife as be is for his funny paragraphs.
lie has been her nurse for years, doing
his editorial work at home, and visiting
the Harkeye office only for an hour or
two in the day.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

King county, w r.. including Seattle,
has a population of 5.649. In 1875. it was
2.614. Seattle now has 3,124 inhabitants,
against 1,5l2 two years ago. Valuation of
property IN the county is 81. .995, ,s27.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

FooL1sHNEss.- Those knowing them
selves indebted to the undersigned are re-
quested to come forward at once and pay
up. a hint to the wise, &c.
e o. SMITH, Dentist
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

BOLTS. Oils, ETC.-Gradwohl has rece.y-.
ed large lot of carriage bolts; also. a fine.
lot of machine oil, castor oil, lard and China
nut oils You viii do well to examine
goods and prices before purchasing else
where Also, the best San Juan lime and
plaster of paris. 43f
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

srssTRoKE-Is rare thing in Oregon,
and especially in this valley, but case
was reported in the Forks last week. IN
this case it was the head of the family, and
he was struck by pitchfork in the
hands of his son. The blow split his ear,
and the physician thought his skull was
cracked.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

VI. c. Twcedale, L. Z. BIain, s. f
Young and L. Kline, all merchants Of this
city, sailed for san Francisco on tie steam
er Ofiao5a, last Sunday morning. from
Portland And they'll bring slathers OF
new goods with them when they return.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

8IEsDAMEs ALLISON s. AI,NoLD-Haye'
taken the new building on First street next
to j II. Burlilart's S real estate Office, where
they can be found by their lady friends.
prepared TO do all kinds of dressmaktng,
emitting and fitting, etc, nEshort notice.
Patterns furnished at short notice. All
work done at reasonable rates and in the
best manner. Ladies, call and see US.
10v9'
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

RE -oII-NED--NEw STocK.-Ed. Raum
has reopened the Lecticonian cigar stand,
adding a stock of school books, stationery
and notions. He win keep an immense
stock of the finest cigars and tobaccos. He.
invites all to call and examine his goods.
when they will be well treated and given
the best OF bargains. ry9n35
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

re THE DELINQUENT TAX PATERs-of
the city Of Albany come and pay your
city taxes and save costs.
# F. NJ. WESTFAII., City Marshal.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Seattle haellfgencer That our city is not
growing is very evident. 1t never will
grow while men who paid nothing for their
lots ask San Francisco prices for them
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

AT AucrIoS.-On Saturday, September
23d, the north half of the southeast quarter
of blocl; 127, in Hackleman's addition to
this city, VIII be sold at auction to the
highest bidder. This may be your chance
look after it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

While looking around for something nice
to buy. go TO Fred Grafs and look at his
display of hlraiture. etc. lie las every
thing almost you might happen to want in
tile furniture line.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Yakima valley will harvest one hundred
tons 0f hops. Within one hundred daya
over 5000 head of cattle have been driven
from the valley to Puget Sound.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

At the opening of the session Of the
Georgia constitutional convention at
Atlanta, fortnight since, the most
notable feature was the applause which
greeted the remark by President Jenk~
ins upon taking the chair: ct is un-
necessary to caution you against doing
anything that would infringe upon the
rights OF the negro race.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

OUT IN TIE wET.-One of our farmers
last Spring lost sack partially filled with
wheat. Last week the sack was found in
the field just where it t#d been dropped.
and although the seed had laid there on the
ground enveloped in the bag. exposed to
the weather all through the Spring and
Summer; with the exception OF probably
teacupful that lay in the neck of the bag
rather by itself, the wheat was as bright
aud clean as the day it was lost. About a
teaeupful had slid along toward the mouth
of the bag when it was dropped, aud this
small amount had commenced to sprout
This is a great country, yon bet.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

a range that meets every Requirements
aud satisfies every demand made upon it,
lie Richmond Range. 1t has no equal
among stoves or ranges. The only place
to get one is at w. II. NIcFarland's, next
TO the Bank
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

At last acconats Julius Joseph was hay-
ing way up time in San francisco, where
he has gone on a pleasure trip.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

One of the Indian prisoners held at lap
wal has been identified as one of those whO
committed the first murders along Salmon
river.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Rev. Il. A. Banks, of Corvallis, preached
two good sermons at the NJ. Il. Church on
sunday last, to good congregations
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

They are telling pretty tall stories
about those Indiana tornadoes. For In
stance, that one of them scooped tho
water out Of a river for half q mile, and
cleaned out creek 50 completely that it
was some three hoars before the running
water from above got down.
They report having discovered TN 10
Baker county
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

DE4D.-On Saturday evening, August
18th, in this city, Mrs. Mary F., wife of
Samuel Miller. Deceased had been i'll Tor
some months with consumption. She was
but 81 wears Of age. and leaves five children
and a husband 70 mourn her death \
kind and loving wife and mother, aud a
christian in the tiaiest sense. has gone to
her reward. Peace to her ashes.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

If yon want dish of splendid ice cream
call at Mady's restaurant.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

hr. Mcclure, the g. L. s. has gone
and got married to one of Marion comfy s
fair daughters The knot was tied on Tues,
dav. Nc. furlishedla residence down on
second street last week, and was already
to go 10 housekeeping upon his return to
this city on Wednesday. Good luck and
prosperity attend the newly married pair.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

RusT.-Nse are tod the recent boiling
hot weather caused the rust to take held o.
tile wheat right lively in some places
This is a new feature of the wheat harves;
in Oregon. and SO far our farmers doA t &C
4 cent on 1t. We are in hopes the damage
TO wheat is not as great as at first reported
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Seattle Dtspasch The last ard meanest
thing I,eatllers did while here was to order
q barrel ol picked salmon bellies from a
poor Italian fisherman. WHO. 1t much
tfaHble and expense put item sap, baf never
afterwards heard from Teeafhers,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

OF. Tompkins. OF Harrisburg, was in Tho
city Friday.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Granite ironware is fast supersediug Il
ware.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-08-24

Plums are selling at from 81 to 81
per bushcl.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21
MORTGAGE SALE.

DEFAULT having been made Ia the condi.
tons OF certain mortgage, whereby the power
fherein contained to sell has become operative,
executed by Charles Delamere and Amanda IL.
Delamere, of South Haven, in the county OF
Van Buren and state or Micnlgan, to Rufus NJ.
A. Barstow, OF Burlington, IN the county OF
Chittenden. and state of Vermont bearing
date the 30th day OF March, A. D., eighteen
hundred and seventy i've, and recorded ia the
. office OF the Register OF Deeds, for the county
OF Van Buren, Id said state OF Michigan, on
the goth day OF April, A. d , eighteen hundred
and seventy FIVE. IN LiDer six OF Mortgages, on
page Gi4, upon which mortgage there is claimed
Ito he due at the date of this notice. the sum OF
twelve hundred aud fifty three dollars and sew
'enteen cents, and no suit or proceedings at law
having been instituted to recover any part
.thereof, Notice is therefore hereby giveu that
ON Tuesday, the 23d day Of October next, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, shall sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, sale to take
iplace at the front door of the Van Buren, coun-
'ty Circuit Court House. in the village of Paw
Paw, the premises described in said mortgage,
satisfy the amount due on said mortgage, with
Hen per cent. interest, and legal costs, together
with an attorney fee of fifty dollars covenanted
for therein; that is TO say. the following piece
or parcel OF land, situated in Van Buren, county
in the state OF Michigan, viz the north west
fractional quarter OF section nineteen. IN town
sone south, OF range sixteen west, containing
zone hundred and thirty four and one third
acres Of land, according to the nited States
ssurvey. 1165t13
Dated, Paw Paw, July 26th. 1877.
RUFUS VI. 4. BARSTOW, Mortgagee.
j. II. BosTwIcK. Attorney for Mortgagee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21
SHERIFFS SALE.

Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of cer-
4faln writ Of Fieri Faclus, issued out OF and un-
der the seal Of the Circuit Court for the county
of Van Buren, in the State OF Michigan, bearing
date August 31st 1877, and to me directed and
delivered. in certain suit ponding IN said Cir
.c,lit Court. wherein Albert II. Wlldev Is plain
-tiff and Isaac c. Smith is defendant, did. on
the 1st day OF september, 1877, levy upon all
the right title and interest OF said Isaac g..
smith in and TO the following described lands
and premises, to-wit: Commencing eighteen
rs rods and eight 8 feet east OF the south
vest corner of the east half az the south east
nuarter of section number twenty nine 29 in
township number one south OF range num-
Der fifteen 10 west, in the County OF Van Bu-
ran and state of Michigan, and running thence
north one hundred and eighteen aud three
fonrtbs l11Ssl rods. thence east ten 10 rods,
.ibence south one hundred and eighteen and
three fourths 113sl rods, and thence west ten
10 rods TO the place of beginning, which said
lands aud premises shall sell at public auction
10 the highest bidder, at the front door OF the
.court house in the village OF Paw Paw, in said
'Countv of Van Buren,, (said Court House be-
inc the place OF holding the Circuit Court Tor
lad County,, on Monday. the 29th day OF DC
toher. A. ID. 1877, at the hour OF ten O'Clock IN
The forenoon 'of s1ii dav.
Dated tbis Sd dsy OF September. A: u. 1877.
NATHAN THOMAS.
,,7ot7 sheriff Of said County.
o. w. ROWLAND, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21
CHANCERY SALE.

In pursuance and By virtue OF decree of
the circuit court for the county OF Van Buren,
in chancery, in the state OF Michigan, made on
the 26th day Of March A. d. 1877, in certain
cause therein pending, wherein Preston E.
-Hsekley is complainant, and John E. Sweet,
Martha j. Sweet and James W. Edwards, are
defendants. Notice is hereby given that |
shall sell at public auction TO the highest bidder
at the front door OF the Court House N the
village OF Paw Paw, IN the said county OF Van
lBuren aud State Of Michigan. on the 25th day
.uf September, A. ID. lS77. atsen o'clock in the
forenoon OF that day, all tue following des-
cubed piece or parcel of land situate, lying aud
being in the said county of Van Buren aud
State Of Michigan and more particularly de-
,scribed as follows. to-wit: The east hsl3-l9-
Of the east half-lT--of the south west quarter
u of section fifteen--l5--in town one--l--
south. range thrteen-l3-Yest, containing
forty--l0-actes OF land more or less
Dated Paw Paw. August Sth A y. 1871.
1857 JOHN KNOWLES,
Circuit Court Commissioner
Van BGren CoGuty, Michigan.
\. r. STEwSaT Sol'r tor Comp,t . -.-....
A' Kalamazoo, Michigan
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

The State House OF Correction, or interme-
diate Prison, at Ionii, is opened; has quite a
large number OF prisoners. and has gone into
operation With the following corps of officers
Board OF managers-Hampton Rich. Ionia |:
Westbrook Divine, Belding Thomas f. Moor,
Adrian.
Warden-Zohn j. Grafton.
Deputy Warden-O. II. Webster. 1r i4
Treasurer-C, o. Thompson. Co.,
Clerk-Chsrles s. Lowe.
Keepers-Denzel p. Fargo. Montcalm coun-
ty Erastus J. Walker, Edward A. Fox, Branch;
Shubel C. Whiting, Wayne; Emil Pfeiffer,
Kalamazoo Emos S. Jenne, Ingham; Har-
low Fl. Seaver, Adrian; Levi Shumway, Lena
wee James G.. Pomeroy, Millsdale; anthony
Phol Wayne. ~ tlf
Guards-MsdisonC G. Taylor, Montcslm VIM.
I. Carl, Kent Hiram Kimball, Jackson,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

on the new Capitol. The great iron ribs Of
the dome are all in place and tower upward S5
feet from the brick foundation on which they
rest. The lantern will be about 65 feet above the
present top OF the dome. The height to top OF
dome will be 265 feet The plastering is about
two-thirds finished and many Of the floors are
laid. The plastering and wood work are in
keeping with the brick aud stonc work, and
every day adds to the beauty Of this substantial
buildng-Lanslng Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

The Coldwater Republican says: Appointment
reslden. OF that city took his son to Western
boarding school one day last week. and to pre-
vent him from returning home purposely neg
lected to suppy him with any superiuous fluids.
But the evening after his father had departed,
the youth started out alone and walked to Chi
cage, about forty miles, where he procured
ONE money from relative. and arrived home
q day or two in advance OF his psternsl ances-
fer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

An excursion Is not all uadlloyed pleasure.
There are several drawbacks to it, There is
little reason to doubt that sardnes enjoy their
residence in their familiar tin box at less they
are never known to grumble, but mankind oh.
jects to be placed in any such packed condi-
tion AID as this is one Of the principal features
OF popular excursion it may be taken as one
OF the reasons why those economical pleasure
trips are not more enjoyable. Last week there
was an excursion from Toronto to Montreal.
In fact the bills candidy spoke Of 1t as grand
excursion; !" and as they couldn't tell lie, 1t
was further stated that no such gigantic oPpor-
tunity for genuine bilarty had ever taken place
or would ever again occur. Consequently al
most all the good people Of Toronto went,
merely taking the precaution to leave enough
at home to prevent the city being stolen in
their absence. Four big trains took the - bask-
ct party" The hotels we're all crowded. and
when the last train reached Montreal no ac-
commodatons could be had. oh, it was pitt
full here a whole city full. and beds there was
none. A bed could not be had at ally price,
and il was difficult to get chair in a sitting
room. Some who took an uneasy nap Tor
couple of hours in chair we're charged dol
lar for the privilege. The first day was wet
and uncomfortable, preventing sightseeing
with any degree of pleasure. I.rf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21
DRAIN COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE.

vNotice is hereby given that the undersigned,
Drain Commissioner for the County OF Van
Buren. State of Michigan, will on the 23th day
sof September. a. ID. 1877, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon Of said day, at the house OF Fayette
A. Rawson in the township OF Waverly in said
,eounty. meet parties to contract for the exca.
,vatlon and construction OF ditch or drain
through the following lands, to.wit Sections
10 and 30-commencng at the division stake
No. /, set about 20 rods south or the section
line road. between sections - and 30, from
thence running In q northerly course, as staked
Ishrough lands owned by j. X. Williams, for
rmerly owned by Ransom Gardner, also lands
owned by f. a. Rawson, Worthy, and Potter,
30 division stake No. IL, set on the north side
sof swamp; and all such parts and subdivisions
,of said dram as are not then contracted to be
constructed by the owner OF the land to which
IT is assigned. his or her agent or attorney, Will
then be let at public auction TO tue lowest re-
,sponsible bidder. ...1
The undersigned also gives notice that on
the Goth day or September, a. ID. 1877, at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, at the
house OF Fayette A. Rawson, in said township,
fue will exhibit maps OF the proposed drain, and
description of the several parcels or land by
,him deemed to be benefited thereby, and the
amount and description, by division and subdi-
vision, Of the proposed drain, by him appor,,
stioned to the owner OF each description OF land
To copstruct and to each township, and will
then and there hear reasons, II any offered, why
inch apportionment should be reviewed and
corrected. -.,
The Highway Commissioners may appear and
get in behalf. OF the township.
Dated Paw Paw, September 9Th. 1871.
N. NJ. PUGSLEY,
n17ota Drain Commissioner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

These are the statistics Of the Michigan con-
ference; Membership, 2e,3oo; churches 247 /;
psrsonages, 142; conversions Hast year, 8, i27 /;
expelled, 8; gave to all causes, including pay
Of preachers, else, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

Tram up a child in the way he should go and
when be is old he will not depart from it,
4 L..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21
rS sEATE. OF .5Isi.u fseddo. de-
IT, ceased, 1910 Dal
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STATE OF MICHIGAN. 80
rnI-NrN nE w RIIREV.

PROBATE COURT FOR SAID COUNTY.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Judge of Probate of said county, Commls-
sioners on CLAIMS in the matter of the estate of
John Beddo deceased and six months from
the 9th day OF August. A. d 1877, having been
allowed by said Judge OF Probate 10 all persons
holding claims against said estate, IN which to
present their CLAIMS to us for examination and
adjustment. Notice is hereby given that we
viii meet on Saturday, the 18th day Of Septem-
Der, A. D., 1877, and on Saturday. the 9th day
sf Gcabrnsry, A. D., 1878, at ten o'clock, A. M,
,of each Of said days. at the residence OF the
dale, in said county, 70 receive and examine
such claims. 1l6Sto
Dated August III, 1877. -.a lIl
SAMUEL HOLMES. I co,.,,;.s;or.rs
WILLIAM MARKILLIE, Oon''Nieei0Ao'''
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-09-21

WHOLE NO 1I54

Let not the Sunday school teacher become
discouraged, Work done for the Sunday school
will bring its reward Five dollars expended in
making the Sunday school attractive will bring
more converts into the church than twenty.fve
dollars paid some reuvslist to hold protIaeted
meeting In church where the Sunday school
is neglected. As a teacher YOU may say YOU
are doing good. Those little fellows in the
class are restless. They are full OF fun. You
don't Enow how to interest them. But YOU do
the best you can with that class and you will
see the fruits OF your labors. \ few wears will
pass when revival will be held IN your town
and you will see those scholars, one after an
other, make public profession OF Christianity.
Not to the preacher, but to the teacher. under
God, belonged the credit. You cared for the
tree and brought it up through the storms and
the frosts until the harvest was ready, and the
preacher merely bad to shake the tree and the
ground was covered with the golden fruit.
If we as parents and teachers do our dnty as
best we can, then, though our children live TO
manhood and womanhood or die carly. we one
day shall meet them. There are bu. few fam
lilies who do not know what it is follow little
child to it's grave.
There is MANY an empty cradle,
There Is many vacant bed
There is many lonely bosom
Where joy and light are fled
For thick n every graveyard
The little hillocks lie,
And every hiock represents
An angel in the sky"
We have had people come to our home and
inviting us to come and take tea with them.
say, Dress up little Minnie and we Will take
her now, and YOU aud your wife can come by
and by" Angels have come to many home
and said, We want you all TO come soon, but
dress up that little child and we Will take it
now" With what sadness did you get little
Minnie or little Willie ready for the angel
callers! The child must go. You procured FOR
it the finest coffin! You placed wreath upon
its brow, and gently FOLDING its little arms
across its breast you placed the flowers ~ It's
tiny hand Thus you dressed up the little one
and sent it on ahead
DO you not remember that when you went
from home that child would go to the open
door and down to the gate, aud looking along
the street watch for your coming When vou
came n sight 1t said in gleeful tones. "Fsther
is coming " a" Mother Is coming 10 not
believe that your child has now ceased to watch
sor you. / see 1t at Heavens gate still looking
/ for you, aud when LIES work is doae and ycu
shall 30 thither rnethinks il will say 20 the
angels round about, Father ls coming
"Motheg is coming " In that glad hoar we
shall feel that we have been amply repaid for
training up the child in the way it should go.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-11-03
4 Few Words q Wisdom

For all who are seeking new
homes IN the West. Ii you are GO
ing to change your location, by ali
means you shoall keep OH about the
"same latitude as where you tor
merly lived, for il this way you
viii escape the severe climatic
changes in the weather incident TO
the extreme North or South, haylng
mona Of these things to contend
with, yourself and family are healthy
and you become 8 producer at once,
consequently soon independent, on
the other hand should YOU listen to
the many glowing accounts of the
sunny South, OR tie mild climate OF
the North, and thus be induced to
try your fortunes there, you viii
find the reality is NO. al! your fancy
painted it. II you go South il
usually takes about two years to
get acclimated to the climate, du-
ring which time, not being able to
work, youi self and family are con
sumers, besides being constantly
exposed to the malarial fevera
which abound there, aud the expe-
rience Of many is they return dis.
couraged, leaving not a few loved
ones beneath the sod in the sunny
South. therefore, N going West
keep on aboct tie same latitude
which vii! inAcre hesita and happi-
neas. There ere most excellent
lands in Northern Missouri or the
line OF the Hannibal & St. 10. T.
H., aud in .zanGas, Nebraska aud
Colorado, ';jcat Is cheap and good
as the sun ever shone upon." why
not accent certainty rather than
ran The risk Of los;ng all ? Through
day aud sleeping cars are run froEl
Toledo, Ohio, via. the Wabash R'y
and Quincy to St 10, Atchison and
Kansas Cily, and from Chicago via.
Chicago, Burlington 8 Quincy Z.
Il whereby ali are furnished first.
class accommodations.
Send for map and timetable to
J. 4. S. Reed, 50 Clark street.
Chicago, G. w. Boardman, De
catur, ILL.,, or T, PeEield, G. P. and
l. A. Hannibal, no.