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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09
STATE OF MICHIGAN, CO
COUNTY OF VAN BUREN,

At session OF the Probate Court, for the
county OF Van Buren,, holden at the Probate
Office, in the village Of Paw Paw, on Wednesday
the 7th day OF July, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty Present, Hon. Alfred
j. Mills, Judge Of Probate. In the matter OF
the estate OF Hezekiah Sellick, deceased. On
reading the petition, duly verified, OF s. W.
Duncombe, administrator OF said estate, pray
ing, for reasons therein stated, that the time
limited by order OF the Court heretofore made
for paying debts and settling said estate may be
extended one year from the date OF said
petition, Thereupon il is ordered, that Mon
day, the Cd day OF August, 1880, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said account. and oil 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, IL any there be, why the said account
should not be allowed. And it is further or
dered, that said petitioner give notice to the
persons interested in said estate OF the penden-
cy OF said account and the hearing thereof, by
causing copy OF this order to be published IN
The True Northerner, a newspaper printed and
circulating in said county OF Van Buren,. for
three successive weeks at least previous to said
day OF hearing. 132Ot4f25l
ALFRED J. MILLS, Judge Of Probate.
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WAVERLY LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent
Everybody's heart beats IN unison just now,
and with but one thought, and that is to secure
the wheat crop, for in this section the harvest
indeed is bounhful, but the laborers are few.
Any amount Of whortleberries, and quite a
number of persons have already pitched their
tents near the marsh.
Minnie and Matte Lamoreaux, of Frultport,
and Mrs. Seth Allen, Of Paw Paw, were the
guests OF Mrs. Delos Warner last week.
Miss Flora Bristol, Of Prospect Lake, is visit
ing here, the guest Of Mrs. Il. c. Nash.
Mr.. Jas. III. Prater, Of Paw Paw one Of the
finest artists in the country, was in this town
last week taking negatives Tor large pictures
and stereoscopic views OF farm-residences He
took" the Myers school house, with the teach
er, Mics May Myers, surrounded by her group
OF scholars Also the residences OF Mr.. &. Gil
man and j. Hungerford.
Mrs. Fannie Grape has just returned from
Wisconsin, where she has been since last fall
visiting q daughter. "Aunt Fannie will be
warmly welcomed back to Waverly, for she is
loved by all her neighbors.
We wish every man who claims to be a chris
tan and yet who would vote his party ticket
even il he knew an ungodly man headed it, and
man who is leading cody life the other,
could have heard the sermon preached at Maple
Hill school house, last Sunday, by Elder Pri.ch-
ard, from the text: righteousness exalteth
nation" 1t was surely a feast Of truths.
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LIVE LONG AND BE HAPPY

Why should not everyone live out their allot-
ted time, enjoy good health and be happy >
Surely there is no good reason, and yet many
will allow impure blood, weakness OF the kid
neys imperfect digestion, md urinary troubles
to break down and undermine their general
health, and carry them to premature grave
Some seek relief among mineral poisons, in pill
form, etc, others resort TO extensively adver-
tised alcoholic beverages and fermented liquors
only to feel themselves for o time somewhat
better, but after awhile much worse. Now, why
should this be so? 1t is well known by the in
teihgent portion OF our community that DR..
Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparills will
surely remove all these disorders. This medi-
cine is the wonderful discovery OF an eminent
French physician, and has proven itself in tens
OF thousands OF instances TO be the best veget
able blood purifier known to medical men. 1t
never fails TO effectually cure Scrofuls, Syphi-
htc disorders, weakness OF the kidneys, all ner
vous disorders and debility, and all urinary and
digestive troubles. 1t makes the old feel full
OF youthful vigor, and the young energetic and
gay, restoring perfect manhood and woman
hood, especially when the disease has tenden-
cy 10 weaken the mind qody and nervous sys-
tenn. Do not despair. A single bottle will con-
vince you OF it's great merit as health renewer,
for it begins at once TO give new life and new
vIgor 10 both body and mind, never failing TO
remove all symptoms OF any and every disease
that can be cured by cleansing renovating, pu-
rfying and strengthening the human system,
driving SUIT as II by magic. the many ills that
flesh and blood Is heir to, and building up new
health, new vgor, and new life. Large quart
bottle, S1.00. Have your druggist get this ex-
celent preparation for you-take no ether.
1313ly
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EXPOSITION OF 1876. Wandering through the
United States section Of this wonderful Exhibi-
ton, hyper -ornsmented and over displayed as
the most OF it is, came upon an elegant glass
case, whose modesty was mo'e conspicuous
from it's neighbors' finery, surmounted by the
motto Dlgnis Premia, and displaying, in neat
packages, the medical preparations OF the house
OF DR.. j. G. Aver x Co., Lowell, Mass.
was aware of the worldwide reputation OF
this eminent firm. for the character and quality
OF their goods, and remember well their agents
IN London, Messrs. Newberry, IN st. Paul's
Church yard. having leisure hour, deter
mined TO examine the contents OF this case,
myself, and l was surprised to see the delicate
perfection to which they had brought their
household remedies. | was chagrlned at the
reflection that, while we have at home the most
skilful and pre-eminently the best physicians
in the world, these Yankee doctors distance us
so far in the line OF popular medicines for
family use. They have the sharpness to take
advantage Of the high scientific discoveries
among US, and make pills and po,ions as palata-
BILE as they are salutary. WAS told by lead
ng druggist In Philadelphia, that DR.. Ayers
mandatory was the largest IN America, giving
employment to hundreds. / must so to Lowell
and see it, on my way home.-Corresponden
OF the London (Epg.) Telegraph.
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The post Office at Bloomingdae was robbed
on Thursday night OF last week. A pocket
book, known to belong to young man from
Cleveland, was found, which contained some
small article taken from the post Office, and
which located suspicion. On Monday the young
man, accompanied by a married sister whom
be was visiting, took the train for Kalamazoo.
Immediately after their departure the young
ster's trunk was searched, and some of the sto-
len articles found therein. An officer was tel
egraphed, and the young man was taken into
custody as he and his sister stepped from the
train.
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TOWNSHIP LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent.
| will subscribe few local items for the True
Northerner, as some CT your readers may like
to hear from this neighborhood.
Haying is nearly finished. One mans hay
harvest will go five tons to the acre. Wheat
harvesting has commenced. One mans wheat
looked finely until about 40 head of cattle made
rad on one OF his large fields, in which they
did considerable damage. And still the owner
is not convinced OF the improperly OF cattle
running at large.
Oats promise bountful crop.
1 am informed that they are now organizing
Garfield and Arthur clubs. Can we not have
one here?
gentleman we'll known in business circles
here, the other day received telegram from
his brother, a prominent Greenbacker, saying :
" Meet me at the depot with ten dollars" Our
friend was on hand with the money, but could
not resist the desire to have little fun. So he
said: SLOW does 1t come that you are return
ing from the Greenback convention without any
money p" "Well, Il will tell you," responded the
other, II had to chip in to pay the railroad
fare OF several poor devils who were delegates
to our convention, and that's the reason l am
hard up" Here's nice go. Men too poor to
pay their own car fare trying to set up finan-
cial policy for the nation
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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NEWS.
correspondence of The True Northerner.

Correspondence or The True Northerner.
President Abbott and family took their de-
parture on Thursday last for Harbor Point
Emmett county, to rest and recuperate, and to
pass the season OF oppressive heat as pleasant
ly and comfortably as possible. Prof. Carpen-
ter will offciate in his absence.
The past week has been poor one for hay
ing, owing 10 the inclemency OF the weather.
They have, however, finally succeeded IN secur-
ing the greater part OF what they had down,
after it had sustained what damage one or two
heavy showers could render.
Corn looks exceedingly vigorous and healthy
and bids fair to be an excellent crop.
The new botanical library was dedicated on
the evening of June 18th with strawberry and
ice cream festival. The same answered as re-
ception for Prof. McEwan, who returned from
Kalamazoo during the day with his accomplish
ed bride.
Mr. w. c. Latta, a graduate of this college in
the class OF 1877 has been rendered the situa
ton OF foreman of the garden department, made
vacant by the resignation OF Prof.. Gulley, who
goes to the Mississippi Agricultural College as
Professor of Agriculture.
Monday, the 5tb, was observed as holiday
by the students, and many avalled themselves
of the opportunity to visit and witness the eel
ebration in other towns. Lansing celebrated
Saturday, and the display Of fireworks in the
evening was quite extensive, costing Lansing
about $1,000.
Prof. Failure, Of Kansas Agricultural College,
is here taking a four months course IN volu-
metric analysis and analytical chemistry with
Prof. Kedzie, that he may prepare himself for
discharging the duties of his Office as Professor
Of Chemistry with more efficiency.
+. Z. Smith, Professor of Botany in the Iona
schools, is also here using the compound MI
croscope, under the direction OF Prof. Beal, for
the purpose OF extending his knowledge of that
charming science.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

The Fourth was appropriately observed at
ton of the day when "ciyil and religious lib
erty" was proclaimed to the American people.
The decorations consisted of our national en-
watchful eagle, with the usual accompaniment
OF beautiful and fragrant flowers. The Rector's
sermon was very fine production, Astounding
IN beautiful and suggestive thoughts delivered
in an eloquent and Impressive style. 1t is 10
be regretted that larger congregation was not
present.
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Mans NobIest Work.

This 10 an age OF great works and wonderful
Inventions Steam, electricity, water, air, all
are made 10 serve man, but unquestionably the
greatest inventions are those which preserve
mans health and proloDg bis life, and among
the greatest OF these is DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Its effects are truly
wonderful and hundreds are happy to day, who
once looked forward 10 an early grave. For
Coughs Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma loss OF
voice, Hay Fever, Hoarseness, Group, or any
affection whatever OF the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, Dr. Kings New Discovery will positively
cure. We can cheerfully recommend il to all,
ard can unhesitatingly say 1t is the only sure
cure for Throat and Lung Affections. Trial
bottles ten cents; regular size 81. For sale by
Duncombe, Stearns * Co., Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover has,
for many years occupied an honorable place in
the toilet OF American women, and has also at
because il does perform what it promises. It's
warmest friends are those who have used 1t
longest, and those who sound its praise the
loudest are those who, from actual experience
and personal trial. have demonstrated that by
its use gray hair is restored to its natural color,
and dry harsh and wiry hair is made soft and
lustrous, thing OF beauty, and a matter Of joy
and pride to the wearer-Sub Soiler and Dem
ocrat, Corinth, Miss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09
LAWRENCE LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent.
Farmers are all very busy harvesting now
and our streets are very quiet.
One day last week Messrs. Everett and Dane
paraded our streets with their threshing appa-
ratus-two steamers and two separators. They
made quite fine display.
The mill at Osgoodville has shut down for a
week, and the woods seem quite deserted.
We saw the smiling countenance OF Mr.. Van
Auken on our streets last week. He was look
ing for lumber for his new store in Paw Paw,
and purchased several thousand feet to be de-
livered dressed at Paw Paw.
A few days Of very fine weather we have had
now, which maketh the heart Of the farmer to
rejoice.
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An Honest Medicine.

or all medicines advertised to cure any AZ
lection OF the Throat, Chest or Lungs, We know
OF none we can recommend 30 highly a. DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever,
Hosrseness, Tickling in the Throat, loss Of
voice, etc. This medicine does positively cure,
and that where everything else has failed. No
and permanent cures as have already been
effected by this truly wonderful remedy. For
Asthma and Bronchitis it is perfect specific,
curing the very worst cases in the shortest
time possible. We say by all means give il a
trial. Trial bottles ten cents. Regular size
S1O0. For sale by Duncombe, Stearns Il Co.,
Paw Paw
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

From the returns Of the census enumerators,
the population OF the several townships OF this
county are as follows:
Keller, TAO; Pine Grove, 1887; Blooming
dale, 1744; Bangor, 259l; Decatur, 2266; Gene
va, 1918; waverly, 1850; Paw Paw, 27O7; Co.
vert, 1886; South Haven, 2241; Almena, $50.
The population of the villages are as follows
Decatur, l945; Paw Paw, 1882; South Haven,
1441.
This comprises the returns filed in the clerks
Office up to the present writing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

Miss f. A. Drew, NJ. d., has been in town
the past week, guest OF Mrs. j. NJ. Brown.
Miss Drew graduated this year from the de-
partment of medicine and surgery OF Michigan
University, and is a thorough student in the
profession she has chosen, as well as refined
and intelligent lady. She has also attended the
woman's medical college in Philadelphia. Wo-
men doctors have ceased to be novelty, and
are to be found in all parts OF the country. in
Chicago alone there are over fifty practicing
women physicians, while Detroit is blessed with
goodly number, and one OF the members OF
the consulting board in that city Is woman.
In the class OF which Miss Drew was member
fifteen other young ladies took degrees. DR.
Drew leaves to-day for Niles, where she con-
templates residing and practicing her profess
sion. We wish her success.
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Business Notices.
Announcement.

To the Republicans of Van Buren, County -
Greeting:
/ hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney, subject, however, to the
action OF the nominating convention hereafter
to be called.
Am member of the bar Of Van Buren, coun-
ty, in good standing, aud have been resident
OF the county since 1898, excepting from April,
1870 to September, 1877.
Should this announcement strike you favora-
A. Il. HEBRON.
Paw Paw, July 9th, 1880.
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On Tuesday last E. X. Farmer, of Decatur,
was taken to the asylum for the insane at Kali
amazoo. Mr.. Farmer was at one time sheriff
Of this county, which Office he held for four
years, and afterwards assistant assessor Of in
ternal revenue for period Of some two years.
A too protracted use OF poor whisky is sup
posed to have contributed largely in bringing
him to his present forlorn condition
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09
HARTFORD LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent
The 4th Of July was very generally celebrated
by the people Of Hartford at different places
and on different days, some manifesting their
patriotic enthusiasm on Saturday, some Sun
day and others Monday. Quite large picnic
party went to Sister Lakes on Monday, and as
the weather was cool, the lakes smooth, and
Mr. and Mrs. Pardee pleasant and accommo
dating as usual, they spent the day very pleas
urably sailing, fishing, bathing and partaking
Of the many refreshments carried hther. Mr..
Pardee threw open his long dining hall for the
accommodation Of the pleasure-seekers, and
two tables the length OF the hall were well
filled. The dinner was well seasoned with fun
and laughter. These pleasant grounds under
the management Of Mr.. Pardee, are fast be-
coming favorite summer resort.
A feeling OF sadness was cast over our village
last Saturday as telegraphic news was received
of the death Alvin Cole, an old resident here
who went to Denver few weeks ago to seek
for better health as we'll as work. He fell from
building on which be was at work and frac-
tured his skull go seriously that he lived but
short time His funeral services will be held
at the NJ. E. church next Sabbath at o'clock
lie leaves wife and one daughter to mourn
his loss.
Mrs Sullivan Cook is no better.
Born, on Sunday, the 4th to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bailey, a son, who tarred to rejoice their hearts
but a few minutes and then ceased to exist
The mother is still in critical condition.
The 4th OF July party given at the Olds
House on the night Of the Cd, was attended by
about fifty couple.
Notwithstanding there is not liquor license
in this town, yet, strange to say, every now and
then intoxicated men are seen upon our streets
which goes to show very plainly that somebody
is liable to fine. An Indian drew his revolver
on Carl Hegsr the other day, at his saloon. or
course he wasn't drunk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballipger, Of Indianapolis, are
the guests OF their brother, Prof. Lamb, Of
this place.
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Mart. Westcott wishes to let the public know
that he has a recipe TO kill book agents, invent
ed expressly for the purpose Of killing agents
of ILLUSTRATED histories of Counties but is
good for any kind. To any one who has killed
or In any way MANNED book agent, the recipe
IA free
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

The census enumerators all report that the
chief trouble they have had in their work has
been from families which did not take news
paper. Such gnoramuses had to be told all
the why's and wherefores, and even then they
could hardly understand or answer the ques-
tons which the law requires to be put. News
papers are the intellectual light Of human
society.
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BE WISE IN TIME.

1t is fact we'll known by almost all intelli-
gent families that DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry has cured more cases OF Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, ETC., than any other physi-
clans prescription ever compounded 1t re-
lieves, as if by magic, all soreness and irritation
OF throat and lungs. 1t is quoting and sooth-
ing IN its effect, and Is unexcelled as a general
tonic. Keep bottle always on hand. few
doses never fail to cure an ordinary cough or
cold. Price Of large pint bottles, 800. Have
your druggist get you this wonderful cure-take
no other. 1313ly
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ALMENA LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent.
No, have not been after strawberries, but
churning that cream With hsying and har-
vesting on hand locals have been scarce.
Will Dyer has returned from Sand Lake and
gone to harvesting.
Frank Downing has quit travelling and gone
to work.
young tenor over to Eber Hayden's; weight
not known.
Gordon and Frank Earl and families are ut
ment over the Fourth this way.
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Mr.. Joseph Allard, residing near Lawton, has
ripened Alexander peaches in his open orchard
and exhibited fine specimens last Saturday
evening before the genealogical society Of that
place. The exhibit created great stir, as it is
believed this is the first instance in western
Michigan Of ripening peaches as early as July A.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

The Fire Department was out with the
steamer for practice, last Tuesday evening"
They will hereafter turn out every Tuesday
evening. For new hands the boys did very
well.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

No ingredients but the purest are combined
in Thomas Electric Oil. Six Of the best Oils
known to the chemists are united in it, For
bronchitis, asthma, Group, biliousness, rheuma-
tism, soreness, lameness and external injuries,
il is incompatible. In another column the
reader will md the advertisement. Notice.
lectric, selected and electricised.
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PEACH LAND FOR SALE.

Forty acres, about one-fourth mile from the
pier where vessels come, at Paulville, on the
eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Original tim
Der, large bemlock and hard maple. Terms,
one-third cash down, balance on time. Also,
eighty acres OF we'll timbered land, two and one
half miles from Lawton, and three and one
half from Paw Paw. Will sell the whole or in
ten or twenty acre lots one-hsH cash down,
balance on time. 1292tSf
Paw Paw, Mich, Dec. IS, 1879.
FREDERICK LORD.
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Let young men, when they seek comfort from
the soothing effects OF the cigar, remember
that the Partisan physicians are, with hardly an
exception, eagued against the weed, which they
claim rapidly uses up the vital forces, and in
the further fact that most Of the long Lived,
tough old Frenchmen never smoked.
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Kburn Il Hudson are back in their old
store, the same having undergone thorough
overhauhng sincs the fire. The new building
Of A. VanAuken is now receiving its roof; it Is
being "copper bottomed on top" with tin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

gold and jet ear ring was lost on Saturday
last, probably at Pugsley's lake, and the finder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the
residence OF G. +. Allen, Esq.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-09

PALATABLE MEDIcISEs.-Ayer's Cherry Pee
toral is honeyed drop Of relief his Cathartic
Pills glide sugar -shod over the palate; and his
Sarsaparrilla IS a nectar that imparts vigor tc
life, restores the health and expels disease.-
Watertown pa Advertiser.
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Mrs. j. NJ. Servoss, Of Bay City, is visiting
her old acquaintance in this village. Her two
children are also here, having delightful time
at the residence of Mr.. Kidder, their grand
father.
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The Bronze Monument.

Mr.. B. F. Adams, OF Lawton, has just erected
one OF these beautiful monuments IN the GEM
etery in the Kinney neighborhood, some seven
or eight miles south least from Lawton. For
beauty of design, the symmetry Of Its parts, the
grandeur OF it's appearance and its indestructi-
bility, renders it far superior to anything in
it. 1t will amply reward you for the drive.
Rev. II. West is the only agent for these
beautiful monuments in this county. Call and
see him and get some circulars, and give HIM
al order for one. 1851