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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The Liberal religious element Of Schoolcraft
and vicinity, will hold grove meeting IN Dyck'
mans grove, ON Sunday August 26th. COM
mencing &C 10 o'clock .. m. and continuing
during the day, with basket dinner on the
ground. " Brick Pomeroy and Capt. II. H..
Brown are engaged as speakers. Both Rail
roads will run trains in the interest OF the
meeting A gate fee Of ten cents win be charged
| for admittance TO the grove. Let every body
turn out and hear.
! Bishop Gillespie. of the western Michigan
diocese, has head that is remarkably level.
The Allegan Journal says he recently remarked
OF the public that il managers Of public charl-
ties want to obtain the ear OF the benevolent
public they must use the press ''Tis the
grandest source of all information" Unlike
certain dignitarlea- says the Journal, this emf
nent divine rs willing to extend to the press
that mighty lever for molding public opinion
the weight and Importance it justly occupies in
the affairs OF our times. 1t Is the champion OF
the peoples rights the world over, and its in
fiuence is only feared by bigots, despots and
knaves.
The following is the programme Of the N lies
District Conference, which will convene at the
NJ. Z. Church, in Paw Paw, August 2sth, Goth
and SOth, 1877:
TUESDAY
2:00-Devotional exercise, Z. A. Whitman.
23O-Organizaton. Appointment OF CON-
mittees.
3:15-what relation does the Church sustain
to Science, IL. NJ. Joy. Critics.. Webster,
L. j. Wilkinson, N. al. Steel.
4:15-Minute business.
TUESDAY EVENING.
7:3O-Sermon, followed by Witness Meeting,
Rev. IL. Worthington.
WEDNESDAY.
a:30-Devotional exercise, j. X. Odin.
S.45-Roll call.
9:00-Miscellaneous business.
10:00-To what extent are we bound by the
fourth commandment? |. X. A. Wghtman.
Critics-G. ID. Lee, L. II. Sparkling, l.. L. Fur
guson.
lE0O-Minute business.
2:00-Devotional exercise, j. +. Wallace.
2:15-Best method Of conducting Social
Meetings. j. NJ. Akin. Crtlcs-C. Z. Chick,
A. 5. Russell. j. w. Miller.
acter.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
7:3O-Devotonal exercise, /. Wilson.
7:45-How may the Church advance the cause
Of temperance Addresses by j. w. ii. Car
Isle, b. +. Hacket, f. /. Bell.
THURSDAY.
830-Devotional exercise, L. NJ. Bennett.
S:35-Roll call.
9O0-Reports in disciplinary order.
l0:O0-Best method OF conducting REVEALS
Shall Evangelsts be employed? w. Prouty
Critics-G. q. Elliott, j. hoyt, It. I. George.
11:00-Minute business.
II. WoRTHINaToN,
l. R R. A 4; wIaHrnAS' Com
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

PROVIDENCE, r, l., April Z, 1874
PETER LAWSON ESQ., 1t is within my
knowledge that your " Curative cured de-
cided case of dyspepsia. The person, by my
advice, used 1t. taking q dose morning and
evening ia little water.
In two weeks every feeling of the disease
had disappeared. It was q case Of five months
standing. Yours Truly,
w. ID. HILTON,
Sup't Z. IL w. K. X.
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Lost-In the village of Paw Paw small brin
die dog, with white spot on his breast, bean
swers to the name Of Cap. Any information II
regard to bis whereabouts will please be left q
this Office, or at his home in Athena.
WooDBERRY DAME, Almens, Mich.
August 8, 1877.
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There Is q preacher in Arkansas who argues
that Noah's ark rested IN that State, and tina,
Arkansas got It's name from that circum
stance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

We were pleased to receive call from Capt.
]. X. Hendryx, OF Hamilton, one day this week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

On Saturday, August 18th, in the village OF
Paw Paw, White and Gray Plaid Shawl, doub-
le size. The finder will be paid for his trouble
by leaving the same at the Office Of this paper.
1898 LEWIS BURDEN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The Episcopal social was held at the resi-
dence OF G. L. Chappell on Monday evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Rev. q. p. Linderman's subjec next Sunday
evening will be The Customs and Religion of
the Greeks"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The examination Of teachers for the fall term
will be held at the Town Hall, in Paw Paw. on
Friday. August 81, at nine o'clock a. m.
@. II. BUTLER, Sup't Of Schools.
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Miss Ada Brown, OF Scnoolcraft, is having .
very pleasant visit at the residence Of Hon. J.
j. Woodman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The weather this week has bsen bad on the
picnics, excursions, outdoor festivals, etc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

DIR. Shiloh's System vitalizer is no doubt the
Complaint we have ever known, otherwise We
could not guarantee it, In cases Of Consump-
ton, where General Debility, Loss Of Appetite
and Consumption exist, it will restore and reg
ulate the system while Shiloh's Cure allays the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Mrs. S. W. Duncombe and Mrs. B. F. Heck
ert are at South Haven, enjoying the refresh
ing breezes OF that port
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

There are over 100 educated female doctors
in full medical practice IN the United States,
and the number Is increasing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

There will be a reading OF Robert Ingersolls
work entitled {" The Gods" at Wagers School
House, at o'clock p. m. Sunday, the 10th iust.
Also at Coolies School House, on the same day
at 3 O'Clock D. IN. All are invited to hear.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Hnckley, died Tuesday. after an illness Of but
days duration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Nothing has ever been discovered which will 20
speedily cure Nervous Headache, Sore Throat
Lame Sack, Swollen or Stiff Joints, Chaffed
Feet. Toothache, or reduce inflammation in sores
or bruises as Lawson's Curative" 1t has
the endorsement of all druggists aud whoever
has once used 1t. For sale by all dealers in
medicine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

very interesting letter from the pen OF Mr..
A. G. Ghdden will be found IN apother column.
He ID visiting the northern part OF tue State.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The popularity OF the fly II that he always
returns to the same spot but it 10 the charac-
teristic Of the mosquito that he always returns
to another spot. Thus he differs from the Loop
ard, which does not change his spots, This is
an important fact in natuIal history.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

GO to G. Z. Matthews for Fruit Cans. The
cheapest place in town to buy. 116l
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Although it was stormy, the Lawton,tes came
down on the Narrow Gauge, Tuesday, for
picnic at Four Mile Lake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

On Tuesday evening the First Baptist Society
held social at the residence OF Alonzo Sher-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The Methodist Sunday School had an excur-
sion on the Narrow Gauge aud picnic at Four
Mile Lake. last Wednesday. Notwithstanding
the ram, quite number attended and report
a good time
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The Kalamazoo Convocation OF the Diocese
OF Western Michigan will meet in st. Marks
church. Paw Paw, September 4tb and 9Th At
the same time the congregation OF st. Marks
will hold festival or I" harvest home," some-
what in the style of the English harvest
home" All are invited, far and near, to come
and join with them. Sermon by Bishop Gill
lespie.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Mrs. s. NJ. Constantine and daughter Belle
arrived in this village Monday. for visit with
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

MfIch Cows For sale!
The subscriber has two first-class mich COWS
for sale. Also, some young stock. Inquire at
premises, tbree-fourths of mile north OF the
coal klns, Waverly.
August 18th, 1877. X. G. NASH.
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There are now eight prisoners in the Jail,
and on Wednesday evening, during the absence
OF Sheriff Thomas, they got IN a rumpus but
Under Sheriff McCabe suddenly appearing on
the scene, quiet was immediately restored
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The wife of DIR. Buson. Of Coolies, died last
week Thursday, after short illness. The de-
ceased was very estmabe lady, and her death
is sadly regretted 5y a large circle OF friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

The Free Baptist people held peach and ice
cream festival at Town Hall, on Wednesday
evening. The attendance was quite large, tho
tables well patronized, the walters pretty, the
ice cream, peaches. etc., excellent, and In fact,
everything was just right for all to have Jolly
time
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Rev. David Engle will preach in the Metho-
dist church next Sunday.
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JOHN KNOWLES,

Lawyer, Circuit Court Commissioner, Jus-
tice Of the Peace and Fire Insurance Agent.
Office opposite Bank. Paw Paw Mich.
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ED WHEAT FOR SALE.

ARNoLD's GOLD MEDAL, a new variety Of
white, bald wheat. obtained In Canada. 1t is
very hardy and yields first rate. Call early, to
be sure OF getting your order filed, one and q
half miles south Of the village of Hartford.
1165t4* A. N, SPAULDING.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Rev. G. G. Rowland, of the Unitarian church
at Kalamazoo, conducted the services at the
Disciple church on Sunday last. In the even
ing he preached from the text what think ye
Of Christi" giving reasons for the Unitarian
belief. II was a fine discourse.
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aoraI department.

Services at the Disciple Church next Sunday
as follow:
Sermon, 101E A. NJ, Subject; The Old Jail
rs p. M, WAS Christ only Man2'
IRVING A. SEARLEs, Pastor
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The droutn, although il has injured tho crops
generally to the north OF us in this county, has
not, it seems, materially affected the yield Of
rattle-s snakes. Capt. Fred. Hubbard and Res
ben Gleason killed ten saugss" within the
space Of few feet in an oat field on their farm
in wsverly, one day last week. How is that
for snaIx?
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PROVIDENCE. r. L. Aprll z. /

HACKMETACK. rich and fragrant perfume.
Sold by GEO. w. HONEYWELL & co. 2
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STATE OF MICHIGAN, &C
COUNTY OF VAN BUREN.

COUNTY OF VAN BUkEN,
At session Of the Probate Court Tor said
county, held at the Probate Office, In the VII
age OF Paw Paw on the 7th day OF July in the
year one thousand eight hundred and seventy
seven. present, Alfred J. Mills, Judge OF Fro
bate, in the matter OF the estate OF William b.
Bishop, deceased: On reading and fling the
petition, duly verified, Of Emily Bishop, adj
minAtratrix Of said estate praying for reasons
therein set forth, that she may be empowered
and licensed to sell certain real estate, belong
ing TO said estate and in SAID petition described;
Thereupon il II ordered, that Monday, the 18th
day Of August 1877. at ten o'clock In the lore
noon. be assigned for the bearing OF said petit
tiou. and that the heirs at law OF said deceased,
and all other persons interested IN said estate,
are required to appear at session OF said
court. then to be holden at the Probate Office.
in the village OF Paw Paw, and show cause, If
apy there be, why the prayer OF the petitioner
should not be granted and II lie further ordered
that said petitioner give notice to the persons
,nterested in said estate, OF the pendency OF
said petition, and the hearing thereof, by caus-
ing a copy OF this order TO be published IN the
True NonTHERNER, q newspaper printed and
circulated IN said county, four successive weeks
previous to said day Of hearing.
ALFRED J. MILLS, Judge OF Probate.
"a true copy.)- 1855
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

ASPEcIAL NorIcE-We desire to make known
to our friends that this week we have opened
a large invoice of Carpets of the very best
makes Also Oil-Cloths, Lace Curtainr Lam
brequins, and an elegant variety of the Bates
Lewiston and Bridal Quilts, at very low prices.
Ladies will save money by examining the large
stock at w. j. Selhck's
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Rev. G. H. Frsncb, OF Johnson, Vermont,
will occupy the pulpit Of the Presbyterian
church next Sunday. both morning aud even
ing.
Miss Lydia Hunt, who is an excellent oil por-
trait painter, is now stopping with her sister,
Mrs. J. J. Woodman. where she would be
pleased to take orders for work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Owing to . misunderstanding in regard to
the date, Rev. 1. A. Searles will not be absent
next Sunday, but will hold services as usual at
the Disciple church. The sermon In the even
lug win be from the same text from which
Rev. G. G.. Rowland, Of Kalamazoo, preached
last Sunday evening, and those who heard that
gentleman are especially invited to hear re-
view Of his address,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-08-17

Club social at the reading room next Monday
evening.
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On Tuesday evening the Disciple Society
gave peach ann ice cream social at Town Hall
which WAS we'll attended, considering tho un-
pleasant weather. The tables presented fine
appearance with their elegantly arranged bou-
quets. and not the least attractive place was
the fruit-stand, presided over by Mrs. Frank
Pugsley. All present enjoyed themselves.
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Tho Cireuit Court couvenes next Monday.
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Nremen's picnic at Four Mile Lake to-day.
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q. 4. Matthews will sell Mason Fruit Cans
cheaper than any one in town. 1l61
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BENZ. II. HECKERT,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Prosecu-
ting Attorney for Van Buren, County. Mich.
Office IN the Court House, Paw Paw ll45
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people all at their college prayer meeting pray
ing for the success Of the Republican party
and invoking confusion upon the ranks Of the
Democracy. This Democrat Is now very skep
teal as to the propriety of mixing religion with
politics.
The quantity Of lumber piled at every avail
able outlet in this entire north region is won
derful, and the piles are growing higher ant
wider every day. have visited mills that en-
ploy twenty or more on one floor, cutting ter
car loads Of lumber per day; and this Is KEEP
up from May until October. Acres OF lumber
piles sixteen feet high, are found at every
station. No wonder lumber is cheap and lum
commub;ties are hard up, and yet this thing
will go right along until every pine tree within
hauling distance Of these rivers is used up. The
mills are built and must be run as long as there
are logs to supply them.
My observation leads me 10 say that there il
more very poor land north of Kent county than
there is that may be called good. Much of il
will be entirely worthless when the timber is
taken off. The really good land is quite chesp
from seven to ten dollars per acre. and occa-
sionally section with some improvements can
be purchased at those figures. II is almost an
invariabe rule that rolling beech and maple
timber land is good. and fat or level land Is
poor and frosty. A frost occurred on the night
OF August Sd that killed corn and buckwheat in
some places between Big Rapids and Clam
Lake (now called Cadlllac).
The growing tendency OF people TO 20 some
where every year will always bring visitors to
this part OF our State, and no better route can
be found than via Traverse City, from thence
by boat to the several points Of interest, Access
sible every other day from here.
August 11th, 1877. A. G. GLmDKN.
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4 TRAIN THROWN OFF IN DARKNESS.
Cattle stnmpedins and Running mp the Track
In the Harlem Tunnel

At a little past o'clock on Wednesday AZ
ternoon drove Of cattle In Forty-hfth street.
near Lexington avenue. stampeded. Twelve or
fourteen OF them dashed into the Harlem Coal
Company's yard on Forty fourth street. whore
they were soon quieted sufficiently to be driven
away without difficulty. Four rushed through
the Forty fifth street gate Of the Grand Central
depot yard. and up the maze Of tracks toward
the tunnel. Shouting men. moving locomo-
tives and the strangeness Of all their surround
ings. seemed to make thcm wild and blind with
terror. In that condition they followed tho
wcsternmost Of tho two tracks in the middle tun-
mel. On that track the Boston express train.
due in New York at twenty-five minutes past
o'clock. was coming in at full speed.
At Fifty-sixth street. George Tooker, the en-
eineer on the express locomotive saw the
steers in their frenzied rush making straight
toward the train. which was laundering down
upon them at the rate of thirty miles nm hour.
Instantly he reversed steam and put on the air
brakes. but the time was too short. Thc mo-
mcntum Of the train was too great, and in n
moment the cattle were crushed and the train
was thrown from the track. One carcass wns
found under the locomotive. and another under
n drawing room car. hut the other two were too
badly cut mp and scattered for any recognition
of which boast the several fragments belonged
to, and were strewn Tor severnl rods along the
track. man on horseback swinging n lasso.
followed the cattle into the tunnel. hut kept out
of harms way on the up track until after the
accident and then made OF Mt full speed.
Three of the pilot bars Of the locomotive wero
knocked loose. and the sand pipe was bent
some Of the ornamental moulding was kno ked
from one OF the cars, and a box was broken.
Beyond this no injury was done To- the train.
and no person was hurt. even slightly. The
cars were quickly put back on the track and Mt
nine o'clock that evening the same locomotive
and train went out. with Engineer Tooker in
the cab for New Haven.
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THE REJECTED LONDON ALDERMAN
n second Election John Bennett Again
succcssfuI.

Yesterday afternoon, pursuant TO n pre-
copt from the Lord Mayor, the electors Of the
Civic Ward ol Cheap assembled AT the Guildhall
Tavern 10 select their representative I'm tho
Court Of Aldermen in the place Of the late Mr..
Alderman Allen. II Will be- remembered that
Sir John Bennett the Deputy Of the ward, and
Mr.. james Wdddcu, his colleague in the Com
Sir John was returned 10y II majority of only two
votes tlnt scrutiny was subsequently held.
ana finally. that the Court Of Aldermen refused.
by majority OF 10 to !, to receive Sir John Ben
nett, the selected candidate. among their body,
de"ming him not "A III and proper person 10 hold
u seat in their Court. For this course they
claim precedrns. The decision Of the MAJ is
terlal boo had caused great excitement. and
among ST, John BENEFITS supporters in the
ward, much indignation. A new writ was is
sued 10y the Lord Mayor. and SIR John Bennett
again presented himself for election. His for
mrr opponent, Mr. Waddell. was not candi-
date, but SIR John was opposed this time by Mr..
Edgar BRENT. an old member Of the Common
Council. who. II may DE recollectod filed the
office of sheriff Of London and Middlesex last
year. Yesterday Mr.. l.. q. Wood proposed. and
Mr.. James Wheeler seconded the nomination
Of Sir John Bennett. which proposition was
supported 10y Mr.. Mason. Mr.. Elins Davis. Mr..
Hitchcock. and Mr. Collins. Each speaker in
40 measured terms. commented on the illegal
stop taken bytheC1nrt If Aldermen in reJrting
SIR John Bennett His opponent Mr. ex-Sherif
and seconded 10y Mr.. Stoneham. Both candi-
dates addressed the electors, and upon show
OF hands Sir John Bennett had vast majority.
poll, however, WIS demanded, and will be
conducted to-day Saturday from 10 TIL 4. The
proceedings rnl led with most hearty vote II
thanks 10 tn" Lord MavOr. proposed 10y Sir
JYhu Bennett and supported by his opponent.
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I.iiCITY SIRIkING BACK
One Hn'room Joke that Now Turns Out 10
he Not 80 Very Funny.

James Stewart. Patrick Reed Patrick Weir.
NH .i t.lnNi were arrested yesterday aud held IA
500 hul WIalu Wchbcr the complainant makes
affidavit THAT Hn uI, ism cot July he was persuaded to
test 100. .o.'n Us means Of pulling machine that was
standin 300 ~'rwRrs hafroom, the defendants. assuring
hin, tlli the apparatus could not inurs him. Having
taken i0i o two rings that were attached 10 the ma.
tulr. hr pulled W.T. Hl hi strength raising himself
from the door Whio IN ih. position stewards harkrc.
er, tn' h- ngtkanir battery under the bar gave him
cINffN shook powerful that three Minutes he
could r'fNtr rlras, M bold nor touch the floor He
say. ffGf thHttrough IN. shoek he sustained great
and itNlHhI wounds LESSONS strains ami bruises his
holv ait.u ury in the region Of the stomach aud rs
uHllir ruf,' ami tltthc INJURIES have made him
I'it iI-c Sums lNr medical All Or Edward " owen.
in fiHttlt ssNs that Nj Weber Was severely IN.
Juruu it tlc ctD triC shock.
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The Wonder of Texas.


Living near Englow0od. in this county Is n
nmly q mthcr mother, and twelve children, and r..
naturally belongms Ia them. Each OF The twelve chi
drn ha, twenty uur. ull developed, but the parents
have only forty between them.
PROT liun-rinrd iorm.rN OF Calvert, hut recently
teaching at Englr wood had several o ihr.e children
scholars one duN during recitation. TINS
family told 10 count Ia, ringers with the view Of i.
pressing SOME number upon has mind. The child an.
uuunccd that the nunhcr vas twelve The tachrr said
the returning boanl rienNuring Ia practice frhud
and bullduAd the lttle fellow into another The
result VA. tle SAINT Tome here " sand the nov irat
toHcher "Hni let me count your fingers" His nunler
INK espOnded WIN the child lOr each hand he
found nNe fingers and thumb.