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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-03-30

SECRETARY SCHURz's scheme to abol-
ish the pension offices through the
country has been indorsed by the House
Committee on Appropriations The
Pension Appropriation bill agreed upon
provides that all pensions shall hereafter
be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury.
This will result in a large annual saving
to the Government The total amount
appropriated by the bill is S2O, ,2SO, 900.
OF this sum million and half is made
necessary by the second act restoring to
the pension rolls the survivors of the
War of 1912.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
PATENTS.
PATENTS.

F. A. LEHMAN, Solicitor OF Patents, Washing
ton Z. C. No Patent Nc Pay Send for Circular
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
PALM SOAP.
PURE PALM SOAP
IA PdILADELpHIA RPEcIAITY

Established forty years. and for sale by more than
equal In quality cheapness, for Bath and Toilet
use, being made of IIBERIAN OIL from the
PALM TREE Packed In boxes containing two
three, five or eight dozen. A liberal discount 10
Wholesale Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES D.
SON, 1905 Christian street, Philadelpnia 1T is
used by the oldest resident families, physicians
and many public institutions-.he American Hotel
Baths, Public Ledger" Post Off1es, Water De-
partmert and the Turkish Baths.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
THE FRIEND CT ALL!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet Soothingly, on the
LIVER, STOMACH. KIDNEYS and BOWELS
giving TONE, ENERGY, and vIGoR TO the
whole system, They are wonderfully efIica-
cious IL all ailments Incidental 10 FEMALES
Young old, and as general FAMILY MED
ICINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature of j. HAYDooK, as agent for the
United States. surrounds each box of Pills and
Ointment. Boxes at rs cents G2 cents and 81 each.
az There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY 81 Co., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
Scratch No nore--.extchirg Piles"

sym ptoms Of which are moisture, like per-
SEPARATION, intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching, might think
Pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. a pleasant and safe cure
IN every case is ''Swayne's Ointment
Ii allowed to continue, very serious results
may follow 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head, ring worm, blotches, all
scaly, crusty, itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt of price,
SO cents box, or three boxes for $l.25,
by DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail BY John Bengston. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

When a board of eminent physicians and
chemist announced the discovery that by
combining some we'll known valuable rem
edies, the most wonderful medicine was
produced, which would cure such wide
range of diseases that most all other rem
edies could be dispenses with, many were
sceptical; but proof of its merits BY actual
trial has dispelIed all doubt, and to-day
the discovers of that great medicine, Hop
Bltters, are hcuored and blessed by all as
benefactors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

Z. GOES & CO..
Warerooms No. 81 Chambers and 81 Reade Streets
NEW YORK
HORACE DURRIE s CO., Agents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

DR.. BULLS REMEDIES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT |

Possessed of this REMEDY, Every Man may be
his own Doctor. 1t may be rubbed into the
system, SO as to reach any internal complaint;
by these means it cures Sores or Ulcers in the
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER, SPINE, or other
parts. II is an Infallible Remedy for BAD LEGS,
BAD BREASTS, Contracted or STIFF Joints, GoUT
RHEUMATISM, and allSlxin Diseases
the signature of j. HAYDoeK, as agent for the
United states, FnrrOundseachebqzp Of alns Pills and
Ointmena.a BOxessaua % Oenta g. kaah8an 81 each
! Rs-Thereds eonside+abIel eayfns. Nv sagfnk the
large si2es. Q III HbIhosgAT 81 % fjEe{s1Yofk
ss115gh3l s5ssSs q z,sts@ 3fHHhK1A sHlu asH b
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
CURE YOURSELF!

Dr Bohainors yesytahe Curative is warranted to per
ahehty cure al forms Of SpermAttOrrhsa or asuiinal
meSHSs' General Debility lpaeney ETC. and restores
lost rover nnd brings back the SYouthf1 yigorS ~
those VINO nave destroyed il by sexual excuses or evil
ices nrotn two 70 seven weeks time This remedy Wbicb
mas been used by DIR Bohannan in his private prare Fr
over tlry years, known to fail in c,rinp eye1
the WORST CASES 1t gives vitality and imparts epero1
with wonderful effect to those midde-aged men who fs
NeaIss beyond their years Its invigoratng proneres
eTe ieit az once Young suffering from the eonse
Iueees o. that dreadfuy destructive habit Self Abuse
use Yrs medicine with the of speedy and
NENL cure The patient gains strength and elas
~ ~ o. spIits az once as acts directly parts affect
i soot ing and healing tonic and anotyne TO the re-
i seseles and irrated ducts imparnp mower
anu restoring them 20 their natural state tic Sape
ile oaIeinl haDu had been INDUCED in THE
are simple productions of naturpbarLs rooS
AelPs, cts ana arc specific for the above diseases
AL parsons must, before captennlafiuO nlarrisga aa.s
sts.s nno and body the most necesary re1n
a.. ~ Poiloo colllupial happiness Indeed without
w Quincy through life becomes weary Yjlrrn,age
Ky nnu 3eeonea shadowed with despair and Allied %'b
comes blighted with our own lF'4Ss I" announcer De-
ES-trice, Five Dollars sen4 WITH F,,rI a;...
MY sGd[ess For sale only at DR. G. A. Bohanna6s oic
~ worth kitth street. between Washington nypnue md
"T ryn SIreet ~ Louis Mo Estabished in 1857 -
W IT b Treatise Special Diseases" wib eiycs a
Cer ueneati0n of the nature, causes svmr.nTrs -
tc' OF SliulLlS. SEMINAL WEAkNPsS E-,sa1t
AAisf- 10 any address staIpr,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
y
OPINIONS OF PRESS

lfToS d. LOUIS GEobe-DeRsocT0t1
DR. WHITTIER, e17 st. Charles street. a req
uIar graduate of medicine, has been longer
engaged In the treatment Of chronic diseases
IMAM any other physician in the city. Nervous
denuity, blood diseases, all impediments to
metuCines; moderate charges,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

Printing. Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02
ROSSMAN'S CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture ike perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug gas trial will prove.
For sale BY all respectable druggists.
ProprietoTs.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller Il Fuller. and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-02

P0sitiUely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

Why allow cough to larcerate your throat
and lungs? Why incur the imminent danger
OF consumption. when in an incredibly short
space OF time. and for an Insignificant sum,
you may cure yourself? Thomas Eclectric
on does the business thoroughly. \ single
% cent or 80 cent bottle often suffices to re
eve the difficulty. This peerless remedy over
comes with equal certainty, swelling OF the
neck, inflammation of the muscles and stiff
ness of the joints, lameness and erick in the
back tumors, piles, dysentery and variety of
other painful and harrassing disorders. IL
may be taken Inwardly with as much safety a.
il is applied outwardly. Coiic whether OF man
or beast, is cured by it in fifteen or twenty
minutes. Sores, excavations and attractions Of
the skin, are healed by IL With gratifying rapid
ty. All medicine dealers sell it. Price. so cents
and 81 per bottle; trial size, % cents,
Prepared only by FosrrR, MnDuas & Co..
Buffalo, n. Y,
-Eclectric--Selected and Electrified.
Sold by Duncombe, Stearns & Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07
Administrators Sale

In the matter OF the estate OF Flora A
lDgersoll, deceased, Notice ID hereby given
tnat under and by virtue OF license and author
ity granted to Benajah w. Odell. administratoy
OF said estate by the probate court OF Van
3uren County, State OF Michigan, on the 3Oth
day OF July, A. ID. 1877, shall sell as admins
traitor de 5onis non OF said estate. at public
auction to the highest bidder at the premises
IN the township OF Bloomingdale. Van Buren
County, Michigan. on the 25tn day OF July. A.
~. 1910, at one o'clock IN the afternoon (sub-
ject to all membranes by MORTGAGE or otber-
wlse) all the interest Of said deceased in and
TO the following described real estate to wit I:
Inc north west fractional quarter OF the north
west fractional quarter or section one-l-in
township one-1-south Of range fourteenth
west, IN the county OF Van Buren, and Stare
OF Michigan. containing forty EIGHT and SO 100
acres Of land
Dated, May oath. 1873.
ASAHEL B. MORGAN.
Administrator de bonis non of the estate Of
FLORA A. lNaERsoLL, Deceased 12l0t7
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07
IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS.


The Wood Self Binding Reaper was repre-
sensediby the local agent. Mr.. J. ". Free. and
was constantly surrounded by an admrinp
crowd OF interested farmers. new two horse
corn cultivator was shown by T. B. Conner. of
Paw Paw. which upon actual trial proved itself
capable Of performing all that Mr.. Conner
CLAIMS for it. The Spring Tooth Harrow was
exhibited by the manufacturer, Mr. Reed, of
Kalamazoo. 1t was tested in the hard road and
on sod, and once passing over the ground
seems to prepare it for the seed as we'll as
| several times with the common harrow.
The event Of the day in theiimplement show
was toihave been the trial Of piows. The ex-
ecutive committee had secured field in every
way desirable for the trial. The President
spared no pains to secure disinterested men to
act on the committee, and every one expected
to see fair trial of the plows and just de-
csion on their merits. Four of the leading
manufacturers OF the country had their piows
on the ground, each bidding for popular favor
aud all depending on the merits Of their plows
to induce the farmer to buy. 1t vas early seen
that jealousy existed between them. and that
all the tricks and maneuvers known TO the fra
ternity would be used to influence the decision.
The q" Oliver Chilli man and the South Bend
Chill" man insisted upon having one OF their
own representatives on the committee, while
the " Gale" and the Diamond Iron" men were
willing to place their plows unquahfedly in the
hands OF the committee to test them in their
own way, and to abide by the result An effort
was made to induce the other two to accede to
this emnsntly fair arrangement, but they chose
to rest the record OF their plows on the notorl-
ETY. gained on paper rather than on the field.
and withdrew from the contest. II these new
plows are so superior, farmers want to know it
IN some tangible manner. They are slow to
bslieve all the representations which interested
persons bring to bear to induce them to buy
Tbs dynamometer will say whether thew draw
" one horse easier or not. and none are 80
competent to judge OF the work done by any
tool as those who use them. This withdrawal
tells the story OF their fears rather than their
assurance Of success in the result OF the test
The Diamond Iron and the Gale were
tested by the committee, and the draft and
quality OF work performed were so nearly equal
toat the committee could not determine the
Inference. They both are first-:lsss plows and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07
OBITxaR Il.
DANIEL ABBOTT.

II Is with feelings Of deepest regret that W,
are called upon to reco-d the death of one OF
Paw Pave pioneers, and most, honored anc
beloved citizens. Daniel Abbott died at his
residence southwest of here on wednesday
May 18th, about IL p. m surrounded by bis
family and the comforts of his pleasant home.
MI. Abbott was born in the town OF Men.z.
Cayuga county. New York. MAY 9Th. 1920. be-
ing aged 81 years and 20 DAYS at the time OF
his death. At the age OF seventeen 1s97) be
came to this county, where he remained about
year, the climate proving deIetorious to his
health he returned east, where he remained
until the spring OF 1912, when he removed with
his young wife to the place where he resided at
the time OF his death. He began his home
there when all was drear wilderness but with
patient toll and unceasing labor he made IT
dehghtfnl spot-it at one time beng the
premium farm OF the county. He will be
deeply bereaved by her who has been his eon-
slant companion, hepmate and counselor. nv
his daughters-Mrs. 1. E. Barnum. OF Denver.
Colorado, and Mrs. Z. A. Crane, of Chicago.
Il-to whom be has been kind ana balovad
father: By the church OF which he had bee,, a
member for forty years. and an elder for
twenty-five years by the community and all
who knew him for his purity OF character.
generosity OF heart, exceptional integrity. kind
ness OF disposition and honorable dealing OF
none can IL be more truly said 10 know him
Is but to love him. He died with all the
beautiful hope and patient submission Of his
christian belief and attended with all kndness
through his rather brief severe illness. which
ne bore with remarkable fortitude. retaining
his mental faculties almost to the verv last.
The autopsy disclosed the existence of a large
cancer extending around the neck OF the gall
bladder and on the posterior wall Of the
stomach, particularly at the piloric orifice.
The funeral was held at the Christian churcb
On Sunday, June 3D. at 80 p. m The church
was crowded to Its utmost, by those who wished
to pay final tribute to him who had 90 long
been their faithful friend, and the floral decora-
lions indicated the love with which he was .-eld.
The Rev. J. a. Reese, Of Bangor delivered the
address. BY request Of the deceased, he talked
upon the fourteenth chapter OF ST. John, after
which the funeral sortege proceeded to Pros
oect Hill. where the remains were inferred.
His life was 3 success-Hs was faithful.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

From Our Own Correspondent.

) From Our Own Correspondent.
, grsen6sck club has been organized in thi
town with fifteen member. Composed princi
pally Of republican soreheads. who didn't &c
there in time for some town Office and oc
casionaily democrat for a blind They wer,
addressed last Monday night by Mr.. Cook o.
Hartford-who wanted the government ts
issue greenbacks enough to loan every individ
uat all he wanted at two per cent. per annum
He complained OF hard times, had worn the
coat he had on for eight years, was not certain
whether il was the oyerproduction OF children
or nonproduction Of boots and Shoes that so
many OF the former were gong to school bare
footed Captain Hendricks was present, and
would have been glad to curried him down, but
owing to the overproducton OF greenbackers
was barred out
Dan Dimmick is still carrying on the butcher
business Last week. Geo. Hamllton's hogs
got into his (Dimmick's) wheat. Dan killed
one with stone and dogged another to death.
They were promptly paid Jordan Is good
pay.
Elias Barnum was relieved of sett OF work
harness last Monday night
Chas. Corser Adams Is setting out fifteen
thousand cabbage plants this spring
The supposed wild animal in the woods near
Nesbitt's mills, created no little excitement. 1t
proved to be a tin fruit can with small hole
punched through the center OF the bottom.
through which is run linen shoe string with
knot tied on the inner end. Rosin is applied
to the string which is then drawn between the
thumb and finger OF one hand while the can is
held in the other. The noise produced is hide
GUS In the extreme. One Yale Rosebrook.
Will Shirder and George Norwood each armed
with one. occupied different positions IN the
woods in opposite directions from where the
crowd OF hunters usually met. When the noise |
vas heard, from fifty TO one hundred men
would start in pursuit, armed with shot-guns |
and rifles, when presently 1t would be heard IN
different direction. HankiSmth and IA. II
Williams left their stock shut up nights, and
Hank said 1t could run mile minute. Jim
Hall said he had seen and heard all the animals
in the world except the Amphiblous bear and
Salamanca, and OF course 1t must be one of
those two-and Willis Lee inquired at the
'annery what the hide was worth. Z. Adams.
IN old hunter, who had killed panthers without
numbers, knew it was panther By it's noise.
The night when the mystery was solved.
'ome went home Disguised, others mad. and
'thers thought the joke was good one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

AT an adjourned session of the March tern
OF the circuit court held last MONDAY. tn. FOL
lowing cases were tried:
Anna X. Laymen vs.. Adelbert Lavmeu d
vorce; decree granted. Bette r. Sweet wa,
also granted divorce from her husband.
John b. Tibbits VS.. John E. Welch ct Al
foreclosure; decree granted.
John Z. Tibnts vs.. VIM. Hawkhesd ct al
foreclosure; decree granted.
l.. W. Whitbeck We. O. j. Graves: order dis.
missing appeal.
FIRST Nat. Bank OF Paw Paw vs. Alber. A
Abbott; Judgment fer prn. s7.7OO.25.
Lew L. Griffin ct AL vs.. J. M Fisk. irdo.
ment for pl'ff, s16O.71.
Joseph i. Tuttle We. Marx Lane a, a.
Judgment for plf, sS0125.
People We. Christopher Green: desand,,,
discharged.
Helen Eaton ct al, We. Henry Bidwell. indie
ment Tor pl'ff s4s4.s3.
f. o. Briggs, pIR in error. We. Eliza Lee
def't in error: judgment lof Justice OF tho
Peace reversed.
John Robinson, admir-. ETC. We. Jonah u
MOSS; order setting aside default granted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07
DECATUR LOCALS.

Fom Our Own Correspondent.
Thomas Brownbridgs, Esq, still keeps a.
work improving his farm. He is now building
very large and substantial sheep shed ad
joining his handsome barns. capable of accom-
modatng several hundred sheep. He intends
to purchase. it is reported 1900 to 1000 sheer
for fatting purposes during the coming sum
mer
An effort will be made soon to revive the
project OF draining the Dowagiac Swamp. which
has lately been left in rather lethsrgc state
1t will be glorious day for Decatur and sur
rounding country when this enterprise is &C
compshed. Thousands Of acres OF the best
farming lands in the State now lie there await
ing redemption by the hands OF enterpnsing
men. When the work is finally begun, we pre-
dict that people will be astonished to see how
easily it can be done, and will wonder that it
was not begun years ago.
a few OF our most useful and public spirited
citizens have been at work during the past two
weeks repairing and improving our village GEM
etery. 1t affords an agreeable surprise now to
observe the beauty and appropriate condition
OF this. Gods acre" Neatly painted fences.
well sodded lots and graveed walks. nicely
trimmed shrubbery and rustic seats, all COM
bne to make this one OF the most beautiful OF
rural cemeteries. Messrs. Ransom Nutting.
A. II. Northrup, Dennis Jordan, Elias Storms
and others have given their time and labor TO
this work and to good purpose
L. d. Roberts came home from his VISIT with
Mrs Roberts to Harvey Trowbridge at Lafay-
cite. Ind, on Tuesday evening last. to lind
telegram awaiting him calling him to the death
bed of his father at Kalamazoo Mir. Roberts.
senior. died on Wednesday morning at the age
OF II years.
Decoration Day ceremonies at Decatur passed
of in satisfactory manner to all. Mr.. Park
hurst delivered an address which was we'll re-
ceived. The village was crowded with people
throughout the day.
There is only one bar in Decatur at the pres-
ext time where intoxicating liquors are sold
This place Is kept by Anse Knights.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

On "wednesday, little after noon. the dwell
ing house of J. b. syke on the Decatur road in
the southwest part OF this village, was burned
to the ground with most Of tts contents. The
fire originated from stove-pipe. The prop
erty, we understand, was insured in the Van
Buren County Mutual Insurance Company FOR
$500. This loss will fall heavily on Mr.. syke
and bis family.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

The Liver is the imperial organ OF the whole
human system. as it controls the life, health
and happiness OF man. When it is disturbed
IN it's proper action, all kinds OF ailments are
the natural result. The digestion OF food, the
movements OF the heart and blood. the action
OF the brain and nervous system. are all inn
mediately connected with the workings of the
Liver. II has been successfully proved that
Green's August Flower is unequaled in curing
al persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver
Complaint, and all the numerous symptoms
tnat result from an unhealthy condition OF the
Liver and Stomach. Sample bottles to try. 10
cents Positively sold IN all towns on the
western Continent. Three doses will prove
that 1t is just what you want. Sold by all drug
gists in America.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

Elegant Hair is womans crowning beauty
When 1t fades, she fades as we'll While il is
kept bright, her personal attractions are still
maintained. BY preserving the hair fresh and
vigorous youthful appearance is continued
through many years Those who grieve over
their fading hair turning gray too early. should
know that Ayers Hair vigor prevents it. and
restores gray or faded hair to Its natural color.
1t is q clear and healthful preparation, contain
ing neither oil, dye. nor anything deleterious.
and imparts to the scalp what is most needed
sense OF pleasant and delightful freedom
from scurf or dandrug.-New Berne IN. CO.
Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

do hrst-clsss work, sad il was evident from the
sentiment prevailing Il the trial that farmers
would purchase one Of these in preference to
either OF the other two.
The ofacers for the ensuing year are, o. p
Morton. President. James Bale, Vice President
I'd. Widely, Secretary, and ID. X. Rix Treasur-
er' The meeting next year will occur on the
last Thursday In May, at the farm of N. H
Bangs, three miles east OF Paw Paw. G.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

Miss Sarah Brooke niece OF Mrs. : r.
Conway, and former teacher IN the public
schools OF this place, was married on Monday
evening of last week at the residence OF her
mother in Greenwood, Missouri, to Prof o. c.
Palmer, a teacher well-known throughout the
West. They left Immediately for the East
where they will make an extended tour, visiting
the White Mountains and various other places
OF interest. The happy couple have the good
wishes of the TRUE NonrHERNER for their fu
tire happiness and prosperity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-06-07

While Solomon G. Philips Of Lawton was
bringing load OF railroad ties into Lawton.
Six O'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday last.
the team became frightened and ran away,
overturnlng the wagon-one Of the timbers
falling on Mr.. Phillips, killing hlm almost IN
stantly. After running a few rods further. one
OF the horses was also killed by coming in con-
tact with a gate post. Mr. Phillips was about
torty-hve years OF age. He leaves wife and
one or more children. The team was owned bv
Mr.. Davis, for whom Phillips was at work when
the casualty occurred.