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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

Up to three evenings ago such n
thing "a checker board was never
known in MIR. Grattan's house. He
aud his aged partner have managed TO
pass the long evenings very pleasantly,
and he supposed they were happy
enough, until a friend from the East
paid them n flying visit. and asserted
over aud over again that the game OF
checkers was not only all the rage
there, but that it served to quicken
the perceptiye faculties, enlarge the
mind, and render the brain more
active. After giving the subject some
thought, Mr. Grattan walked down
town and purchased checker board 4,
aud when evening came he surprised
his good wife by bringing 1t from the
wood-shed. and saying:
"Well, Martha, we'll have a came or
two before we go TO the social. ex-
pect To beat you to finders, but you
won't care"
"Of course not, and IL / beat you,
why you won't care" she replied.
They sat down and be claimed
the first move. She No once
objected, but when be began to grow
red in the face she yielded aud he led
of. At the fourth move she took q
man, chnckling as she raked him in.
81 don't see anything TO grin at, he
sueered, as he moved a man backward.
Here! you can't move that way.
she called out.
al can't eh? Perhaps never played
checkers before you were borup
She saw a chance to jump two more
men, aud gave in the point, but as she
moved he cried ont:
"Put them men right back there!-
I've concluded not 10 move backwards,
even il Hoyle does permit it."
She gave in again. and when he
jumped n man her nose grew red and
she cried out:
''I didn't mean TO move there. 1 was
thinking Of the social"
Cant help the social, Martha-we
must go by Hoyle."
In about two minutes she jumped
two men and went into the king row.
Grown him! Crown him. I've got q
king"
Zone would think by your childish
actions that you never played a game
before" he growled out.
81 know enough TO beat you"
"Yon do, eh? Some folks are awful
smart.
"And some folks ANTI" she snapped,
as her king captured another man.
"What in thunder are you Jumping
that way for?"
"a king can jump any way"
mo, he cant.
eyes, he can.
Don't talk back to me, Martha
Grattap! way playing checkers when
you was in your cradle"
81 don't carel can jump two men
whichever way you move.
He looked down on the board saw
that such was the case, aud roared out,
You've moved twice to my once"
81 haven't.
"I'll take my oath you havel j can't
play against any such blackleg prac-
tices."
"Who's a blackleg? You not only
cheat, but you try TO lie ont of it!'
Board aud checkers fell between
them. He could get on his hat quicker
than she could find her bonnet, and
that was the only reason why he got
outside OF the house first. A Wood
ward avenue grocer found him sitting
on basket OF cranberries at the door
as he wts closing up for the night. end
asked him il he was waiting for his
wife TO come along?
well, not exactly; l stopped here to
feel in nv pocket for the kew of the
barn. shall sleep on the hay tonight,
and see if il won't cure this cold III my
head"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

Two young Americans named Clark
aud Bacon are making a voyage which
has plenty Of the spice OF adventure in
il without being at all fool-hardy. They
bought a large sail-boa in London last
winter, crossed ia il 10 Holland, push
ed their way mp the Rhine 10 Magenie,
and there finding the canal leading 10
tae Danube frozen, put their craft on a
a railway track aud had il carried to
Regensburg. In March they resumed
their voyage, descending the Danube
10 the Black Sea. and sailing from
Narna 90 Constantinople. Their next
course will be 10 Greece and the archi.
pelago. These young men will gain Ia
their peculiar way % travelling much
knowledge OF phrases Of European life
not seen by the ordinary tourist from
car windows aud hotels where they
Spike the EnglIsL."
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24
A Singular Casualty.

An appalling and unusual accident
occurred at Wilmington. in Delaware,
on Saturday night. A woman was
burned 10 death in circumstances 10
which, except in the case of n
noted railway accident some years, We
think Of no parallel. Mrs. Honors
Lacy, whose home was in Chester
county, in Pennsylvania, had been
shopping in Wilmington on Saturday,
and started home evening. Among 9th
er things she had bought quantity OF
raw cotton and other infammable
material, and these were thrown in
the bottom OF the carriage IN which
she rode. BY some means, at a time
when Mrs. Lacy had gone some dis
tance upon her homeward way, the ar
ticles on tie floor Of the vehicle caught
fire. Probably there were friction
matches there, and the movement OF
her feet ignited them. Before the un-
fortunate woman perceived the flames
they had reached her skirts and leaped
in .menscing coils all around her per
son. At this dreadful iuncture Mrs.
I.acy's horse took fright and ran on al
a full speed, driving the blaze into IN
creased fury as he went The inside
clothes, curtains and woodwork of the
carriage were swiftly attacked 10y the
flames, and II tore along while It's
Nretched inmate was literally roasted
10 death within. A cOlored man stopped
the frightened horse az last, but not
until be had galloped long distance.
or until all chance of Mrs. Lacy's enr-
viving her horrible experience had
passed away. Her clothes were still
burning when the animal was checked,
aud she fell down by the road side IN
inexpressible agonies, burned iti said,
10 n crisp from head % foot To add,
II such thing could be, 20 the horror
% the situation, the afflicted victim
! lived for ten hours afterwards and wa,
conscious mp 30 the moment of hcl
/ death, which only mercifully released
her on Sunday morning. There IL M
accumulation of horror in a scene lik,
this which has been indeed imagined
by writers Of fiction, but which Ia ac
tnal life has happily seldom been real
4 i1ed
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24
Southern Women.

When Jefferson Davis says he has
never seen a Southern woman who had
been reconstructed" since the war, lac
reveals one Of the chief causes for the
continued bitterness Of the South to-
ward the Union a. ID j.. These are the
same Southern women who spat upon
Union soldiers during the war. They he
are the same women who wore red-
shirts in South Carolina during tho
last campaign. and il is they who sre
training up the rising generation OF the
South 70 hate the North "a their faith
crs have done.- New York Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

General Grant does not favor tie
proposed "boOm" in his behalf ON
his return To this country. A letter
has been received from hIm, in WASH
ington, written al Siam. in which he
speaks OF seeing in American papers
references OF political demonstrations
on his arrival at San Francisco, aud
says any formal display would not be
agreeable 70 him. Ills "head is level, .
"a usual.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

A few nights ago the daughter Of
Chas. Neverman, of West Hoboken, N.
j.. was deserted by her husband. The
abandonment affected the mind Of her
father, and Sunday n. ht he hanged
himself in his bsri on the Paterson
plank road
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

Adamant.
Adamant metal.
Adamant Plows.
Adamant, hardest subtance known.
Adamant Plows are not chilled.
Adamant Plows have llghlest draft.
Adamant PlOws are cheapest 10 nsc.
AdamAnt metal polishes like silver.
Adamant Plows have all the late improve
ments.
Adalnant Plows have self-sharpcnine points.
Adamani plow points cost less than any
other
Adamant pillow points last twice a. long as
any other.
Adamant no;al. suspended. rings like a
bcil
Adamant metal cannot be hled or drilled.
Adamant metal + not brittle like chilled
iron.
Adamant metal is made by recently dis
/ covered process.
Adamant metal mold d-LOards last three
times A. long A. steel.
Adamant Plows clear freely Ia wet. stick,
.olls.
Adanant Piows, clearing freely, makes !
/ easy for the team.
Adamant Plows arc easier kept into har,
/ ground than others.
4 Adamant Plows are made only by the New
York Plow Co, aud win always te kept 70
/ sale In Hillsdalc.
HENRY WILBUR, Agent In Michigan, No
/ 3 Farnams Block. eat side of Court Hous
anare. (myi9
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vt WAYNE, JACKSON & SAGINAW

;ho,t Liue. - miles shortest 90 ludianapo-
lis. Louisville. and all points south. -
miles the shortest 10 St Louis Kansas
Texas. aud all points west Direct route
20 Baltimore. Washington. Philadelphia
aud New York.
Time card In Eneci Mas 70. 1919:
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

And now on Indiana man has eaten
twcnty-four go Jse eggs on wager. -
Good enough; bat Isn't there some
thing herein smacking Of cannibalism?
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

A child without logs has just been
born. Thank heavenl" said the
weeping father, ''this will never be n
champion pedestrian.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24
LAKE SHORE a MICH. SOU. r. q.
Trains win leave III. stations named. as follows

.r- Michigan Accommodation, going West,
Connects with Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids
rrain at White Pigeon.
IL Mail and Night Express trains going east
connect wi.h Trains for Detroit. At Adrian.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24

Trains are run by Chicago time, which Is ~
linutes slower than Detroit AMI Columbus time.
All trains run daily. except Sundays.
COSSECTtoSs.-ClOse connections made AZ r
..Iauti. with NJ. &. r.. r. Tor all points east and
vest. At Manchester, with Jackson Branch Oh
a N. :. X. r. At IIillsdale, with l. ;. A VI.
RR Al BANKERS, with p. W, }. A ;. X. H.,
p n points north and south
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NEW ROUTE E.
COLUMBUS TOLEDO R. R.
The DIRECT LIR LINE IRON
TOLEDO TO COLUMBUS

AfaNN
columbus t0.u5 An. 6.i5F.H. i2.l0A. n.
Arrive 40
roie,io 80. ss0r.N. io.s0P.H S40A.N.
Through Coaches between DE-
rHOIT aud COLUMBUS ON both Exs
press Trains.
IsAM s. Trains from Detroit and Main
aud Ar Line, y. A =. ". and Jackson trains ar
riFtng in Toledo make connection with toe two
Express trains which leaves the Columbus To-
lello R. " bepot-the Omnibus Line making the
transfer from uulon depot la ~ Minutes.
Direct connections fuadc In Union Depot af
Coluuihus for Newark, GAINESVILLE, ritfsburgh,
wheeling. Baltimore. Washington and Phiisdel.
phla. also, for Dayton Cfncinnatl. Louisville and
~ points south and southwest.
Pullman Drawing Room and Sleeping Cars
from Columbus 90 baltimore, Washington and
Phiadei iphia, without change.
Trains will arrive and depart from Toledo Al
Coiumbus snd Toledo Railroad Company's De
Dot, Water street, foot of Mulberry.
W. A. MILLS, Gen. Ticket Agent
ORLANDO SMITH. Gen. sup't.
n. n. GREENE. President.
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All trAins daily except SUNDAY
Through tickets 20 all principal points.
For Information ~ % routes aud connections
tpply % :. X. HOOPER. Genl Ticket Agt.
T. B. LOOMS. Presr GEM Manager.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-06-24
About Women.

SELLING iutroductions TO beauties Is
the latest method OF money-making in
troduced at the English fairs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

On Tuesday last in our circuit court when a
sentence had been passed to the amount OF
$3.50 on one of the convicted criminals, Judge
Halves remarked to the Prosecuting Attorney
and to those present that the practice hereto
fore in vogue IN this and other counties OF
diverting fines OF that nature from their legiti-
mate use and placing them in the fund in the
County Treasury out OF which the general
expenses OF the county are PAID is very bad
one and he wished, as far as 1t lay in his
power, to put stop to it. The law provides
and directs that such fines shall be used for
the purpose OF purchasing books for the school
district libraries, and as that was wise and
benefcent law, he hoped the practice would no
longer obtain OF divertng them from their
proper use.
We are glad the Judge called the attention
OF the people and the proper officers to this
matter, and we hope that Hereafter each school
district will take pains to secure from the
County Treasury the funds which properly
belong to it, and that books will be purchased
and read and cared for The law is righteous
one and It's provisions should be needed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

and so earnestly preach, shield you and yours
from the storms and tsmpests Of life, and
bring Us al at last together an unbroken CON-
pany in his Kingdom above.
Mr.. Marsh responded in few we'll chosen
words. Mrs. Marsh also, very feelingly and
beautifully expressing her thanks. The re-
mainder Of the evening was filed with songs
and merry making, the happy bride and groom
fully sustaining their reputation as entertain
ers, and at later hour tho guests bsde their
friends goodbye with hearty wishes for their
health, happiness, and prosperity.
Next week we will publish the poem by Mrs.
Hunt, and Also one by Mrs. Thompson, written
for this occasion We have not time to put then
in type for this issue.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09


On Saturday last the Stock Breeders and
Wool Growers Association met at the Court
House in this village. The meeting was called
to order by President Morton, who presented
several items Of business which needed atten-
ton previous to the annual sheep shearing fes
tival, to be held at the farm of N II. Bangs,
three miles east Of Paw Paw. The following
committee on table and table arrangements
we're appointed: Messrs. James Bale, A. c.
GliddeD, E. p. Mills, s. G. McEntee, r. Morri-
son, Rufus Allen, N. II. Bangs. Members Of
the executive committee are requested to meet
early on the morning OF the day Of the shear
ing, to select the necessary committees for
weighing and examining the wool. II was sug-
gested that the entertainment be published az
basket picnic, but that tables be provided FOL
such as wished to use them. Several commu.
nicatons from parties in the East, in reference
to the wool trade, were read. The expression
OF opinion from those present was in favor Of
storing wool, but final action was left for con.
sideration at the sheep shearing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

Our personal appearance is matter in which
our friends and acquaintsnces have right to q
choice whether we shall infict upon them an
exterior uncared for and unsttpactive, a counte
nance marred by neglected grizzled beard, or
q crown gultless Of covering, half covered, or
matched with white hairs, or whether we shall
IN Difference to our fellows, pay due regard to
our own persons and make them presentable
and acceptable In society. There are many
helps for those who desire to do this, and there
are none among them more acceptable than
Halls Hair Remover and Buckinghams Dye
for the whiskers. Both these preparations are
kept for sale at all our drug stores, and IL any
of our friends are looking little the worse for
wear, we advise them to make note OF it,
North Star Danvllle, VT.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09
stop That Cough.

II you are suffering with Cough, Cold,
loss of voice ticking in the throat or any
affection of the Throat or Lungs, use DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. This
is the great remedy that IS causing so much
excitement by it's wonderful cures, curing
thousands OF hopeless cases. Over one million
bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discovery have been
used within the last year, and have given per-
feet satisfaction IN every instance. We can
unhesitatingly say that this is really the only
sure cure for throat and lung affections, and
can cheerfuly recommend it to ALL Cali and
get trial bottle for ten cents, or regular
size for S1.00. For sale by
G. w. Longwell IL Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

1t will be gratifying intelligence TO the az
flicted OF this cunmunlty, to learn that q
Surgeon OF long experience, from the cele-
brated National Surgical Institute, OF indian
apolis, Ind, will be at the Burdick House,
Kalamazoo, Mich, April % and 20, where be
will be pleased to meet all persons suffering
from diseases OF the Spine, Hip and other
Catarrh, Diseases OF the Eye, Ear and Throat
Female Diseases, and Chronic and Private
Diseases, and give his opinion as to their cur
ability at the Institute. There will be nc
charges made, as his visit is not for the pur-
pose OF treating cases, but to determine fol
those afflicted, the probability OF cure being
effected at the Institute.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

The Liver is the imperial organ OF the whole
human system, as IL controls the life, health
and happiness of man. When il 10 disturbed
IN its 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 al i'm
msdlately connected with the workings OF the
Liver. II has been successfully proved that
Green's August Flower is unequslled in curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver
Complaint, and all the numerous symptoms
that 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 II Is Just what you want Sold by all drug
gists in America.
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Messrs. Bates & Clermont

Are doing large business with their Champion
Steam Renovator. They have several wagons
on the road receiving aud delivering; and are
giving the best OF satisfaction. They are the
Oldest and most experienced Feather Reno
vators in Michigan or adjoining states. Mr..
Clermont has had over ten years experience in
the business, and Mr.. Bates is so well known
in this vicinity that those who want beds or
pillows renovated will not hesitate to place
them in their hands. They have the latest
improved machinery, a thorough knowledge OF
their business, and their prices are in harmony
with the times. Their general head quarters
at the Willard House. 1259t4
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E. S M IT H g. C 0.
Let 'sm go! Let 'em go!
Price no Object!


"Hello, there, friend Whittier bound in
such haste ,"
"To that store, of course. Everybody is
focking there, and il l don't get there soon
shall lose my chance. Delays are dangerous,
and il am not on hand soon the bargains will
be gone, the cheapest stock in the city ex-
hausted, and shall make dead loss Of it II
am compelled to go elsewhere for my Clothing
"That's fact; and as am rather out at the
elbows I'll go along too, as the old proved says
GA eixpence saved is worth nine pence you
haven't got" So will make the most Of my
money, and buy at SMITHS"
And sure enough they did, and SAVED
TWENTY FIVE PER CENT. by having their eye
teeth cut and knowing a thing or two.
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BEWARE OF INVITATIONS,

BUY ONLY THE GENUINE SINGER SEWING
MAcHINE.-The genuine SINGER has the Com
pany's name on the arm Of each machine to-
wit: The Singer Manufacturing Co." None
others are genuine. Companies have sprung
up all over tine country, for making an imita
ton Singer machine. Why are not similar
companies formed for making limitations. OF
other sewing machines.
The public will draw it's own inference. Colo
is continually couhterfeited. Brass and Tin
never
The GENUINE SINGER for Sale only by j. NJ
CRANE, The Singer Manufacturing Com.
pany's authorized Agent, first door east Of
First National Bank, Paw Paw, Mich.
Prices Low-Terms Easy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

AT the entertainment to be given by the
Ladies' AID Society of the Presbyterian church,
on next Wednesday evening, 1T is expected
there will be representation OF Napoleon
Bonaparte, the Empress Josephine, Mary,
Queen Of Scots, and the marriage Of George
Washington, "The father Of his country" also
an exhibition of the Highland costume, and
some beautiful, tableaux.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

THE MINERAL SPRINGS OF THE COUNTRY
One would naturally suppose from reading the
M any advertisements OF mineral spring waters,
and the wonderful cures performed by them,
that each was the identical pool or Sloan,
where one had only to wash and be cured. In
the Spring season we all feel the need OF some
tonic TO tone up the system and invigorate the
"Lawson's Curative" for this. 1t cools the
blood. reduces the Inflammation Of the stomach,
and in small does is laxative and in larger is
catharhc. AS an aperient for Spring and sum
mer use. the Curative Is unequaled Large
bottles so cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

Mrs. Fannie Osborn left last Wednesday for
Dowagiac to spend couple Of weeks with
friends, after which she will go to Chicago,
where she expects to reside in future, Mr.. o.
born having gone into business in that city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

johnson q Stevenson have put stage on
the road, to be run from this place to Lawton
at a. m, in time to meet the westward bound
passenger tram. This will be very convenient
for those who wish to go TO Chicago and re-
turn the same day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

Another member OF the Giddlngs family has
been provided for. The Government, assisted
by Congress, having appointed him Mail Agent
on the Kalamazoo q South Haven Railroad
It is expected that he will draw his salary with
great regularity, and that Kalamazoo will feel
proud of her ability to fill all the Offices.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

The star scholars" for the month of April
in the fifth grade, are Lois Wilson, Willie
Wilkins, Laurence Schetky; and in the fourth
grade, are Johnnie Dillon, Clarence Cookbook,
Lulu LeSuer
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Dur Claims.

We claim that there is greater certainty and
uniformity in the production Of good bread,
biscuits, ETC., in the use OF DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder, aud that the articles made with
it are more wholesome and digestible than if
made with any other kind. Test it by the
most reliable and truthful test--in the oven.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

or all professional men, dentists should be
the neatest, and as a class they are. Those
who require grateful, refreshing, delightful
aroma, while working about the organ OF smell:
should wet their hands In Dr. Prices Floral
Riches. Its fragrance is not only as pleasant
az can be imagined. but decidedly stimulating.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09
Another Heard From.

OwEGo N. ". July ~, 1878.
Messrs. Ely Observation-Disclosures: L have
used with, entire satisfaction, and with extra
ordinary beneficial results, your Cream Balm
for Catarrb, and believe it the best preparation
offered to the public. Mine was one or the
most severe cases. L have suffered from u
yery much. having severe pains ia the head,
continued droppings In the throat, and, in the
morning, sickness OF the stomach. Yours
thankfully, GEORGE LAISHAHr'
80 cents per bottle, sample 10 cents.
For sale by Duncombe, Stearns d Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

M. E. Church.-Rev. G. S. Barnes, Pastor
Services: Morning, 1913 A. M. Evening, p.
NJ. Sunday School after morning service. Con-
versational meeting Tuesday evening" Prayer
meeting, Thursday evening, o'clock.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-05-09

Why 10 it that they had to take Kalamazoo
man to be Postmaster at Mattawan? We
have been asked that question several times,
and now we begin to get interested in that
matter