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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
MISS CARKIE MAY.
Her approaching Marriage.

New YORK, December 27.-On
Thursday of this week there is to be a
very quiet wedding ceremony at the
residence of DR.. May, on West Nine
teenth street. The event merits at
tention from the fact that the young
lady in the case was at one time the
fancee Of James Gordon Bennett, of
the New York Herald, and is known
as Miss Carrie May. She is now 10
become the wife Of w. Nj. Wright,
who, In the early days OF bicycling in
this country, undertook and success
fully carried out the task Of riding one
OF these vehicles from New York to
Chicago. The affair between Miss
May and Mr.. Bennett is one which is
not forgotten by the public, or it must
be said more correctly of its sequel,
and certainly never will be by Miss
May herself. Mr.. Bennett was to be
married to her, the day was fixed, and
everything in readiness.
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING
DAY
the young man, not altogether steady
as to his legs and very much at sea as
to his head-a condition superindueed
by taste that had given him consid-
cradle notoriety-called to see the
young lady. What happened at that
interview has never and never will be
stated in the public prints, but it was
sufficiently aggravating 10 cause a
personal rencOunter between Miss
Mays brother and Mr.. Bennett, in
which the latter received a pummel-
ing. This led to the noted and very
mysterious duel in Delaware, in which
May and Bennett were principals.
The affair created a good deal of talk
at the time in general and club circles,
and the newspapers were filled with
accounts. which. while dealing with
the general features, never pretended
to present the true reasons for the
very unceremonious breaking of Of the
match, and the desperate determine
tion of the lady's brother TO punish
the editor for the insult offered her.
Miss May is now to be married, and
the wedding will be celebrated in
very unostentatious manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
FRED WOLFFE.
A Wan of Many Offices and Two
Secretaries.

Cincinnati Commeeial, 39.l
Mr.. Fred Wolfe, who arrived at the
st. Nicholas last evening, is now one
OF the busiest men in the profession.
He is President of the New Orleans
and Northeastern railroad, Financial
Manager Of the Alabama Great South
ern, Vice-President Of the Vicksburg
and Meridian, Director OF the Vicks
burg, Shreveport and Pacific, repre-
sentative of the lessees Of, Director Of
and member of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Cincinnati South
ern, President OF the Vicksburg
aud Meridian, and Director Of
the Spanish Fort Railroad, President
of the Cincinnati, Selma and Mobile,
President of banks in Montgomery
and Mobile, President of one Of the
largest cotton presses in the South Ga
90-ineh cylinder, at Memphis, Presi-
dent Of the Memphis, Alabama and
Brunswick, Commissioner Of Lands
for the Selma, Rome and Dalton, and
besides is director of several other
companies, and has large private in
terests. He uses two secretaries, one
constantly with him, and seems to
keep his work up to date without
trouble.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
PLYMOUTH, N. C
Serious Riof---Sheriff Attacked
by Negroes.
state Troops fastening TO the
Scene.

RALEIGH, N. c., December pa
dispatch to the News Observer from
Odonton, gives the following details
of the Plymouth riot Saturday: Some
negroes were fighting, when the Town
Constable attempted to stop them. He
was wounded; one of his posse was
mortally wounded, and another
stabbed, Tuesday several arrests
we're made, and some we're bound over
to the Superior Court. On their way
to the jail, the Sheriff was attacked by
negroes, and the prisoners were re
leased and are still at large. The doc
tor attending the dying man was also
attacked. The rioters are armed, and
defy the civil authorities, There is
great excitement in Plymouth, and the
Governor has ordered several compa-
nies Of militia TO that town.
LATER.
NORFOLK, VA, December 30.-No
further reports of violence from the
riot at Plymouth, N. O., but the town
is still in a state of intense excitement
and apprehension. Governor Jarvis
is en- route there, and has telegraphed
the proper officers Of that section to
repair to the town and institute an
immediate and thorough Investigation
The services of the Pasquotalk Rifles,
of Elizabeth City, have been rendered
and accepted to aid in suppressing the
trouble. This and other military will
arrive to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30

ENoUGH has been developed by the
investigation at Nashville to satisfy
the public that a shameless lobby had
access to the halls of the Legislature
while the 100 3 bill was pending. The
most Of the men engaged in it cared
nothing about the credit of tho Sts to,
or a fair and equitable settlement
They were after money, aud bought
and sold bonds, long and
short, according to their views
as to the possibility of the pas.
sage or defeat of the 1908 bill. There
is m law to prevent this, and it can
only be CORRECTED by healthy public
sentiment. 1t is as legitimate to spec
ulato in bonds, speaking in an alb
stract sense, as in futures Of
cotton, wheat or pork. But it
is the methods adopted to in
fueRce legislation upon a grave public
question that stirs up the contempt
and indignation Of honest, decent peo-
pie everywhere. There is no longer a
question that members Of the Legisla.
ture entertained and seemed at times
to acquiesce in grossly improper
proposals We can name men in that
Legislature from both political
parties who would have resented such
an insulting advance with blow or
whitening denunciation. But there
were others who listened to the
te1npter and let it be understood that
their votes could be had for a
money consideration. Such men
can be had cheap, sometimes
for nothing, or the mere hope
of reward and recognition afterward.
When used and needed no more, they
are kicked aside with as much con-
tempt by those who get the benefit Of
their imbecility or corruption as a
fallen female who has lost her charms.
Such mea are disgrace to any party
or State. We make no exceptions on
account Of the principles such men
may have professed on the debt ques-
tion or any other. But to go back
little farther, the people are greatly to
be censured for sending third and
fourth class men to the Legislature.
Men of unquestioned integrity and
fine abilities can be found in every
county, who would willingly serve in
the Legislature. 1t is to be hoped
that such men will be brought out
after this, even though it is necessary
to go outside Of party nominations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30

BeneyOlence Of Senator Davis.
Special to the Cincinnati CommerelRl.l
WASHINGTON. December 28 Since
the meeting of Congress in Deceuber.
David Davis has been in the habit oi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
WIFE MURDERER HUNG.
After Parting With Four Other
Condemned Murderers.

ST. LOUIS, December 30.-William
II. Erb, a German who murdered his
wife, was executed in tho city Jail this
morning in the presence of nearly
three hundred persoOs. Erb slept
soundly until nearly half past five
when he arose and ate a slight break
fast. he then conversed with the other
four murderers who are awaiting exc
cution within the next three weeks.
After this he passed the time in his
cell, He showed no signs of fear and
vas only afraid of the cold. A Cath
5lic priest attended him to the scaffold,
where he prayed fervently while the
moose was being adjusted. The deputy
sheriff sprung the drop at $40, and in
five minutes he was dead. Everything
passed off quietly.
The crime for which Erb was
hanged was committed on June 10,
1879. Rose Mion, French washer
woman, was at the washtub working,
when Erb entered and stabbed er in
the back with a long knife. The
woman ran into the street. screaming,
in French My husband has killed
me-" while the blood poured down her
clothing. Erb walked leisurely
away, but was soon arrested. He
and the murdered woman had been
married and divorced. After the
granting Of the divorce they lived
together until shortly before the muir
der. When be left he was a drunken
hand cart pusher, while Rose Mion
his divorced wife, washed to support
herself and children, Erb had made
previous attempts on his wife's life,
but was prevented by his eldest son.
who shot him as he was about to stab
the woman. Their life has been a
series of disagreoments and trouble,
largely due to the husband drink
ing. The cause Of the murder was
that Erb heard his wife was about to
marry again, he was an old man
about ffty-fve years Of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
MASONIC NOTICE

DEM Royal Arch Chapte-, No. %, o
u will work in the NJ. E. M's degree w
TONIGHT at o'clock Yisitin. COM ~
paHions fraternally invited. By order of
wv; MOSBY, N. u. II. p.
ID. @. TRLpnR SeeIy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30

Mr. Henry j. Lynn has decided for
business reasons to decline the..nomina-
tion rendered hun for Police and Fire
Commissioner. The directors of the
insurance company of which he is
cashier met this morning and adopted
a resolution declaring that his accep-
tance of the position it elected would
be incompatible with tbe interests of
the company, In other words his
resignation would be in order.
Under the circumstances Mr.. Lynn
decides that he cannot be a candidate.
He was doubtless the stronge man
on the proposed ticket, and it will be
a difficult matter to find any one Of
equal strength willing to run for the
place. There is time enough 10
look around, but not much to spare.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30

When the English House of Com
mons assemblies, while the Queen s
speech is being sent for, routine bust
ness is gone through with-to signify
the independence ofthe Commons, and
to show that they can proceed to bust
ness without the formal consent Of the
Sovereign. The Speaker sits with his
hat on, and the speech is laid on the
table until a member moves to con-
slider it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-30
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fine JE WI ELRY
AND DIAMONDS
At ASTONISHING LOW PRICES.


Novelties In Gensine Diamond Goods
as LAeepinS, Ear rings, Rings, Loekets,
Sov lilies in Solid Gold JeweIry- aS
Sets Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Studs,
Novelties in Plated IeweIry-esneei.
ally Bracelets We claim TO have the hneat
SELECTION. at lowest prices,
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Speetaeles and Eye glasses TO su every
dy. 6enuine Pebbles SrOked, Blue ana
ureen Glasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors.
iArSe htOek Of real Onyx and real
Iet uoqds, Celluloid, Rubber and Ivory
Goods. Silver Jegelry.
WhINHE Is = Rdies' and Genta'. In
Guild and liver.
ftne stock Of ivOry.handIe walking
Canes and other Fancy Canes.
Hatertats for Watoh mai, er.s and .Tevv.
,elera. Country orders collected
brtmk y Que Watches and Clocks and
have then Repaired by excellent Watch
IeweIry made 60 order aud repaired
By frst-clsss Jewellers
Cnil at our New store and examine
the beautiful stock
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
WAVERLY LOCALS,

Bert Dalbee has gone to Vermont TO visit rel
atves living there.
The red ribbon club at Glendale is again IN
prosperous condition. One week ago. thirty
two names were added to the club.
The rush at Howard & Gibbs mill is go great
that it is the intention OF the owners to run
night and day during the present week,
The Glendale lyceum has adjourned until one
week from next Tuesday evening, on account
OF the protracted effort at that place.
The series Of NEE ngs held at the Glendale
school house by the NJ. E, church of that place,
under the supervision OF Rev. Mr.. Fowler, still
continue with but few coversions as yet.
We know of no person who can put in so
many untruths and use so much faiso syntax,
as the Waverly correspondent OF the Press and
Courier, in an article IN the issue OF that paper
relating to the lyceum at the Lake view school
house.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
DECATUR LOCALS.


Wade Yeckley has just returned from trip
to Dakota.
Invitations are out for another big party in
South Hamilton on Friday evening.
Mr.. Z. F. sterrett and family intend moving
back to his farm in Hamilton in about month.
Mrs. John G. Haynes has been quite i'll with
dipthsra, but Is rapidly improving.
The social at Mr.. Bsrry's last Friday evening
was we'll attended and the sum OF % realized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford, OF Chicago, were here last
week visiting with the families o. W. Fl. Han
ford and Rev. l.. W. Earl.
James Jordan, Esq, principal OF the Buchan-
an school, spoke on temperance on Sunday af-
tsrnoon at Trowbridge Hall.
Bert Rawson has accepted situation as
stenographer in the Office Of the general su-
perntend,nt of the W. U. telegraph company.
Frank Tucker, who is now travelling with the
Wlldman theatre troepe, was in town last week
on flying WHIT to his parents and the boys.
On Mrs. VIM. Tuttle's return from Chicago
last Wednesday, she was summoned to Kalama.
zoo the same day to attend the funeral OF her
grandmother, Polly Hall.
A republican caucus is called for next Satur-
day evening, March 5th, at Town Hall, to put in
pomination village officers to be elected on the
following Monday.
1t Is reported that Mr.. e. F. Rugges will
move to somewhere in the northern part Of the
State as soon as spring opens. We will be 10th
to have them leave us for they have been good
citizens and will be missed.
Last Saturday evening Uncle Toms Cabin
was played at Town Hall by a travelling troupe,
to fair house, but we must say that the parts
with the exception Of Gumption Cute were not
as well sustained as they were by the Decatur
club which played 1t last winter.
VIM. Tuttle has bought four acres of land
near the stave factory, where he will place his
mill and saw the timber which he 10 now having
drawn from the piece OF land recently bought
by him OF Samuel Morris. He expects to haye
over half million feet on the ground before
spring.
Last Saturday our school board received an
other assessment on the $4,000 insurance they
carry In cooperative company. The insurance
has not run quite year yet aud has cost the
board Just sS7, whereas stock companies offer
ed for s45, just Ss more, to carry the ss, 900 for
three years. How is that for cheap insurance
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
PROSPECT LAFR LOCALS.

Mrs. Fred Jacobs is visiting at her father lin
laws.
Gale Ward has hired to work for Mr.. Hulse
the coming season.
II. =. Hulse did not bay any horses down in
4" hooserdom," but since his return has pur-
chased span Of fine young sorrels.
Our active, stirring drover, Charlie Christie,
is off to Buffalo again with two car loads Of
stock, consisting of cattle, sheep and hogs.
The Mower boys have returned from north
ern Michigan, and report three feet of snow on
level-too deep for numbering purposes.
The logs, lumber and shingles gathered about
the premises OF Mr.. Isaac McCon suggests very
strongly the erection OF a building Of some kind
in the near future.
Nathan Wakeman and Martin Smith were
saving down trees on Thursday OF last week
and just as the tree had fallen limb struck
Mr.. Wakeman on the top OF his head, cutting
quite a cash and staggering him considerably,
but not injuring him seriously.
Our lyceum closed for the season on Wednes-
day evening ast. The question as to the au-
thorship OF the first four books Of the Old Tes-
lament was discussed, and bench OF three
judges rendered unanimous decision in favor
OF Moses as the author OF said books. Homer
Smith and son furnished the instrumental and
Edward Hope the vocal music, and they say Ed
has "lhe making" Of fine tenor voice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
MATTAWAN LOCALS.


Spelling school Thursday night.
C. R. Fulk made short visit to Battle Creek
the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal. Sill, Of Berlamont, spent
Saturday and Sunday here visiting relatives.
Mrs. McAlpine has returned from Ohio, where
she has been nearly all winter.
s. w. Fulk started for Iowa Tuesday, he in
tends making his home in that State.
Mrs. DR.. Colmau, Of Chicago, has been spend
ing few days in our town, the guest OF Mrs.
Joiner.
We hear we are to have doctor from Mar
cellus move into town soon. Have not learned
his name.
Trade is getting better every day now, and
our merchants are kept busy putting up goods
all day long.
e. Joiner and l. E. Farr, took a pleasure ride
to Marceus and back last sundey. They did
not find the roads very dusty.
Monday, Oliver Van Antwerp received the
sad news Of his sons death, at Mears, Mich
He started the same day after his remains.
Ed. Bedell is the happy father OF 10 pound
boy, but Danforth Dewaters goes him one bet
ter, and proudly exhibits boy and girl to his
friends, weight, 9 pounds each.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
FINANCIAL REPORT

OF the Village Of Paw Paw FOR the year ending Feb.
10, 1881.
BILLS ALLOWED AID ORDERS DRAWN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
LAWroN rNInN scHooL.

Star scholars FOR the month endiDSfeb. 10Th,
1881
HIGH ScHooL.-Ellen Huxtaiio, Gertie Bi.ey,
Florence Tabor, Jennie orou., Elmer Hall
Charlie Hight, Frank Robnson, Clarence RIe'
Carrie Pelton, Nettie Jedes, May Ellison, mas
George Crawford smith. Bart Hight frank
Morrill,, George Showers.
GRAMMAR DTrARTMENr.--BertieN Ne4fits, Eva
Conklin, Celia Babcock, Harriet ftewar', Mabel
Leonard,on, frankie Moshier, dary Stewart.
ISrynNrpr.rr.-Clsude Mjchell, Jennie Rus
sell, Kate Harper, Louis Dickinson 'arret
Wilson, Lot,ie Reynolds, Naude Tabor, Addie
Grout, Willie Jones.
ParmARr.-Myra Wilson, Cora Corvin, Henry
Jones. Victor Finch, Bessie McElneny, Swaby
Lawtop, Roy Mitchell, Byron Finch.
A. c. MARTIN, Principal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

TREAsURER's REPORT.
To the Honorable Board OF Trustees Of the VILLAGE
Of Paw Paw, Michigan:
l submit the following as my report of receiute
and disbursements for the past year:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

Wade Yeckley has just returned from = trip
to Dakota.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
MARsHAL's REPORT.

PAW PAW, Mich, February l6, 1881.
To the President and Trustees of the Village of Paw
Paw, Michigan:
would hereby respectfully submit report of mon
eys collected and disbursed by me as Marshal of the
Village OF Paw Paw for the past year, viz:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
QorW pIoJ}IeH
500 " A3NMO0
Jv aaA1 NvHL a1dv1HO
1H38W0T
Farm for Sale

TUTIIl IUT DdIC
For sale, farm OF 90 acres, in the township
OF Hartford, Van Buren, county, Mich. Is one
OF the most pleasant situations to be found in
the State is in good state OF cultivation, good
fences, and good share OF them new; is well
provided with new and substantial gates; good
house, fair horse barn, good granary, wagon
and carriage house, corn house, and other small
out houses good orchard and small fruits two
good wells and never failing spring brook.
There is fine, new school house in the dis
trict, and near by. One or the best markets in
most thriving villages TO be found anywhere.
Will sell this farm on long time or for ready
pay, to suit purchaser, and at a very reasonable
price. For terms enquire Of
1350m3 A. N. SPAULDING,
One and one-half miles south Of Hartford.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-21

Gathered During the Past Two Days
A Rising River.

6ntnefeu DuFlnk inc FhAt Two nhyb-
A Rising River.
The scloto did not get away until yestsr.
day morning.
One or two tow towboats with emptles
passed up yesterday.
Tho Sidney left for Cincinnati Saturday
afternoon with good trip.
The Diurnal and Return are the two pack.
cts for down the river this morning.
Those old lumber piles that have so loug
Uttered up the wharf were moved In q hurry
Saturday, so as to be out Of the way Of the
rising waters,
Saturday at noon the stockdale passed up
the big Wyoming, for st. Louis, passed down
yesterday and the Scotia passed down Satur-
day evening for st. Louis.
The big tows of coal from Pittsburgh did
not arrive yesterday, but they will probably
10 passing this morning early. About
1900, 900 bushels will 80 out on thiC run.
The Andes Is duo from Cincinnati this
evening The layorlte and wldelyknown stern
wheeler OF Captain Muhelman's will leave
this port tomorrow AFTERNOON for Cincinnati.
Shippers, make note.
Saturday was q very lively day on the
wharf, considerable business being transact
ed. Yesterday was dull, except that large
number OF people gathered to watch the
rising river and the passing towboatS, but the
latter failed to come. The river commenced
rising Saturday evening, and last night in.
dicated ls feet and rising. 1t will probably
reach % feet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-21
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH.


LITTLE Rock, ARK, November l9.-Alr.
Curtis, who lives in this vicinity, found IN
. hollow stump about seyenty.fye yards
from Bayou Metso, section house on the
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, the
skeleton Of a man. The coroner was mott
and viewed the remains. The jury's YER
dict was, THAT the skeleton OF a small or
medium sized man, came to his death by
cause unknown" to them. The opinion
is that the party was killed and hidden in
this novel manner, rs his thigh bones
were chopped and broken just above the
knees, and the remains show that they had
been seVered about the hips and shout
des, in order, doubtless, to more easily
crowd them into the cavity Of the stump,
Upon the whole body was found lime,
placed there, it is supposed, to aid decom-
position and prevent any odor, then q
LAYER OF earth.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-21
rERAONALMATTERR.
Mention OF Prominent People at Home
or Abroad,


or Abroad.
Judge Jacobs will be INITIATED" to-day,
NV. Grub Is home from New York and
other eastern cities.
MlssAlice Kelly, OF Twelfth street, spent
the past week with Pittsburgh friends.
n, II, Sweeney contemplates diSposlng OF
his business Interests here and lOCatngin the
South.
Judge Melvin has associated himself with
the law firm Of Ewing & Riley, and proposes
going into active practice.
The Brooke county bar held meeting Sat
urday, and adopted very complimentary
testimonial to Judge Melvin, regretting also
his retirement from the bench. The Marshall
county bar adopted similar testimonial last
week, requesting him to reconsider his action,
or the Governor TO decline to accept his res
ignation.
Mr.. NJ. W, sackett, the Supreme Recorder
ofthe A, o. U, W., will visit Wheeling du'
ring the present weok, arriving here on Tues
day evening. La Belle No. will hold u
special meeting on Tuesday night, to receive
the distinguished visitor, to which all the
members In the city arc cordially invited.
On Wednesday night Mr.. sackett will insti-
tutt u HtW luubt VI bue uLuGt ia DShWbSht
which will be known as Benwood Lodge.
This Lodge starts out with fine prospects,
some thirty OF Denwood's solid men being the
charter members,
Ex-Governor Mathews, accompanied by
Secretary OF State Stalnaker arrived In the
city Saturday, from New York, and was
driven 10 the residence OF Hon. w. A. Hearn,
whose guest he will DO while in the city.
Saturday evening q few friends, accompanied
by tho Opera House orchestra, rendered him
a serenade, after which they were invited in
to the house, and IN impromptu reception
pleasure at meeting his old friends, and his
qualification for the honor rendered him.
Mr. Hearn also made q pleasant little i'm
promptu address BETTING the occasion. Yes.
terday number Of prominent citizens called
and paid their respects to the late Governor,
and babe him welcome back to Wheeling.