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The Old Folks.

In response TO a special invitation, we at
tended the old folks picnic, held at the
residence of Jesse Wilson, in Almena on
Wednesday, June 13.
That neighborhood is for us historic ground.
We came there when the ''forest primeyal'
still claimed the soil-grand and beautiful,
but doomed. Michigan had just become a
state and the people of this county began to
feel their political importance. There was
presidential election W be held i'm 1870, and
what would TO more appropriate than a
Fourth of July celebration? Thus it was
that Almena Cor Clinch) took the lead. Word
was sent as best it could be to the scattered
pioneers, for we had no railroads or tee-
graph them and SO the first picnic held in
this county, was on the 4th of July, 1910.
In order to nave gathering that would in
any way approximate a down east Fourth
of july" the entire county must assemble.
They did turn out grandly. We met at the
house of Mrs. Barnum-mother of our late
townsman, Edwin Barnum,-formed pro-
cession led by band-two drums and fife.
] think the drummers were Loyal and AlonZo
Crane, and the fifer Samuel Longstreet. We
marched about so rods In north-easterlY
direction TO where speakers stand had been
erected. After partaking of sumptuous
dinner Of good things, among which was a
bountiful supply of fish chowder, we listened
TO an Grafton by L. O. Annable. Several
spicy toasts were written, handed up to the
speakers stand, and read by DR.. Cobb. These
were interspersed by the music of flute,
played by our old friend George Smith, who
has left us many pleasant memories-peace
to his ashes. Many who joined US on that
Fourth of July forty-three years ago, are still
| living, and came again on Wednesday last,
making that day in no small measure, a me-
mortal day.
The old people got together early enough
TO enjoy social time before dinner-and
! such dinner; no use to try to describe it,
we could not do il justice if we tried, but for
q picnic dinner that everyone can enjoy,
commend us to the cooks of Almena. After
dinner, speeches were in order from Messrs.
Crofoot, Teed, Palmer, and others, then Mr..
Hawkins gave us short speech and sang the
Sword of Bunker Hill. Messrs. Morril, Muir
dock, David 2nd and j, J. Woodman, Mrs.
| ID. Woodman, and others, carried us back to
''ye olden time," SO that when your cores
pondent was called for, something in our
| throat caused us TO make signal failure.
After the speaking, an effort was made to
ascertain the number of decades passed by
the old folks present IL was found that
there were two between so and 80; % be-
tween 20 and so; 16 between 60 and 20; 20
between so and so. There were others who
would have numbered with those over 80 or
GO, but who were busy about the tables and
were not counted.
When il came time to disperse, the COM
pany arose and sang "Auld Lang Syne," led
by Mr.. Hawkins, and then the good-byes
were said. Bus we had passed day long to
be remembered, and if we should never at
tend another picnic, we shall be content
that our first and our last was with the dear
old friends in Almena.
e. III. BROWN.
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5draI Meparfmsnt.
Prof. Geo. Baker is in town.

Prof. Geo. Baker is in town.
Master Marion Rowland is i'll with fevef.
A ChiroPodist has been stopping at the
Dyckman.
Union temperance services at M. E. church
Sunday evening.
Hon. r. L. Warren crates at Hartford on
the GLORIOUS Fourth"
County Treasurer McLain sports new
hat of the latest style.
Mr.. l.. b. Coy and wife start for Holly, N
Y, to-day friday on visit.
Mrs. Stearns and Mrs. Snow have returned
from their visit to Aberdeen, Oak. u
Advices from Aberdeen, state that Mrs
S. w. Duncombe has scarlet fever.
M. p. Allen has gone on trip to Mandan,
Dakota, to see Dell and the country.
During the recent heavy storm, five inches
of water fell between Monday evening and
Tuesday noon.
If Hank McCabe don't quit shooting his
little pistol early in the morning, he may get
put in the pound.
roaring farce. Judge John Miners po-
lice court in Detroit, when engaged in the
prosecution of liquor suits.
The young men of Gobleville have taken
steps to organize fire department. This
is move in the right direction.
Geo. II. Bowen, who has been very i'll with
typhoid fever, at the residence of his brother
Stephen Il. Bowen, is slowly recovering.
Dansby has opened his new saloon
He has removed the bar from the Cliftor
House and no liquors will be sold there.
The Alumni of our High school have 9
banquet this friday evening, at the DyclI
man house. good time is anticipated.
There will be a special meeting of Brod
herd Post, q. A. r.. at the armory, on Mon
day evening next. A full attendance is de-
sired
They say Father Wernert is about Il
build fine residence in town. We hav,
seen plan which Father w. lost on tia,
street, that is very elegant.
Mr.. Thos welch has sold his trottin,
stallion, George ", TO w. j. Gordon, o
Cleveland, for 5000. George V. trotted
trial heat of one mile in 2:ls4. -.
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This association continues to be as in
structiye and interesting as at its first organ
ization. Its last meeting was at the resi-
dence Mr.. John Robbins. After the company
had arrived, enjoyed friendly chat, and had
partaken of a bountiful repast, most inviting
ly served by our hostess, Mrs. Robbins we
were invited by Mr.. II. to view his farm. He
has a good farm and il is under a good state
of cultivation. de is interesting himself in
cattle raising, and is building new cattle
shed, attached to his commodious barn. He
says that few years ago his possessions con-
sisted of forty acres of land, of little value,
but by industry and perseverance he now
has l20 acres which ranks among the first
farms of the county. His success is an ex-
ample worthy TO be followed by many of the
young men of to-day. The subject of dis
cussion was the cutting and marketing of
wheat. There was also fine select reading by
some of the ladies present. A general good
time was had and those present departed,
realizing that the meeting had been both
pleasant and profitable. CON.
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The great increase in travel to the North
west, has forced the Famous Albert Lea
Route to put upon its line magnificent din
ing cars, in which passengers will be served
meals second in quality to no first-class hotel,
for the small sum of seventy-five cents each.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail-
way, which controls the route, has always
maintained reputation for giving travellers
first-class meals on its dining cars, and in
putting on this line the same class of cars, it
fills want that the travelling public will ap-
preciate.
"The Albert Lea Route" is carrying a
very large share OF the Northwestern travel,
and, although early in the season, has COM
menced to sell tourists tickets to the various
pleasure resorts in a volume sufficiently large
A., guarantee an immense summer traffic.
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Farm for sale.

One mile south and mile west of Malta
wan. 80 acres, 20 acres well improved, 10
acres wood lard. Road crossing farm, leav-
ing square 40 on each side, gravel soil. 25
acres of winter rye and wheat on ground,
good house, rooms, stone cellar, barn 30x4O,
shed on two sides, and other outbuildings,
good well at house, with windmill, watering
both sides of road: all plow land. Orchard
of 500 apples, 100 peach, 20 cherry trees,
pears plums, ounces and grapes. all bearing;
20 acres in grass. School ! mile, grist-mill
/ mile. Price $40 per acre or less. Terms,
Il cash, balance on time. Early possession
given. Call on or address, g. A. Fuller,
Mattawan, Mich, or Il. .. Beebe, Paw Paw,
Mich. 66m6o91
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Engineering and surveying.

A. A. Fosdick, Civil Engineer, and Survey
or of Van Buren County, will make sub-divis-
ions of surveys; take levels of mill races,
and water courses for the drainage of lakes
and swamp lands, and level of streets for the
location of sewers of towus and villages; sup
ply drawings of parks and village plats; spe-
cial attentiont given to the laying out and
plating of pleasure grounds, cemeteries and
village additions. All work intrusted TO me
will receive prompt attention and be carefully
done. Business in adjoining counties solic-
tied. o-9'*
A. A. FOSDICK, Co. Surveyor.
Williams p. o., Kalamazoo Co., Mich.
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$50 Reward

If Laws Blueing will not do all it is recon-
mended to DO. 1t is the cheapest, and war
ranted to give satisfaction, when used ac-
cording to directions. Used for blueing and
bleaching, and also colors nice for rag car
pets. -Retails for l. cents package, which,
put in quart of rainwater, makes it strong
enough for ink. Ladies, give it a trial, is all
we ask. Sold by Duncombe, Stearns & Co.,
G.. w. Longwell & Co., Holmes & Spicer D.
Osborne, Z. G.. Butler, and G. L. Avery.
Wholesale dealers and grocers, supplied by
75t9os3t HAIL-BRos., Marcellus, Mich.
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Notice 10 Farners ana Horsemen.

Having had over Forty Years practice in
Veterinary Surgery and doctoring horses and
cattle, am prepared to announce to those
who are in need of my services that they will
find me ready at all times to attend to their
calls. Castration by: the most approved
methods a specially. Residence opposite
j. J. Woodman's, Paw Paw, Mich.
JAS. n. BABCOCK.
Mr.. Babcock has treated diseases in horses
and colts for me and performed surgical
operations, including the removal and per
feet healing of an abscess on a colt, and all
with success and to my entire satisfaction.
Paw Paw, April 26th, 1882.
1414 J. j. WOODMAN.
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have constantly on hand full line of all
kinds of Hair Goods, including Jersey Lily,
Langtry and Broadway Waves, cheap Wave
let's, Switches, Combs, Bands, ETC., at Mrs
Odell's millinery rooms, Paw Paw.
67m6o92 Mrs. EMMA MARSHALL.
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Strnyed.

About June 18th, three sheep and one
lamb, belonging to my little boy. They
were marked 81. T. q. M. and j. c. A lib
eral reward will be paid for their where
abouts. Address with card,
CHAS. T.. GALLIGAN, Paw Paw.
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WHOLE NO. 1475.

JUNE 90.

JUNE 70.
Est. Of John Curtis. Hearing on petition
for probate of will. Adjourned one week for
want of witnesses.
Est. of Vim. A. Rogers Hearing on pc
tition for administrator. Discontinued.
Est. of VIM. Packard. Hearing on final
account of administrator. Account allowed.
Est of Della Brown. Hearing on final
account of administrator.
JUNE 26.
Est. OF Harvey Case, lunatic. Hearing on
petition for appointment of guardian. John
w. Free appointed with bond of 81 800.
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Millinery.

My stock is full and complete in all the
new styles of trimmings. Hats and Bonnets,
in latest Spring and Summer Styles. Salts
faction guaranteed. l have an experienced
trimmer whose work will please.
1466ly MRs. X. Il. ODELL.
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Millinery 4 Fancy foods.

desire to announce to the ladies that !
have one of the finest and most elegant as
sortments of goods that was ever brought to
this town. No old goods. Everything new
and in the latest style. Come in and see for
yourselves. Rooms in front part of Courier
building. Mrs. RHODA HOPKINS.
Gift Paw Paw. Mich.
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DIR. A. R. Spinney.

OF Detroit, will be at the Dyclkman House,
Paw Paw, Friday, July 9th. Consultation
free. The Doctor makes speciality of all
chronic diseases, particularly catarrh, eye,
ear, throat and lungs. 75t2
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A class of beginners in the study of pho
biography is being now filed up at Oak Park
seminary, Paw Paw. A good opportunity is
now offered to those who wish to commence
this study. The class will attend at the
seminary from IL to -, on Tuesdays and
Fridays of each week. 74t2o75
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Local and Business Notices
w. III. Hawkins a. Son.

Brokers, Notaries Public and Conveyancers.
Money to loan and collections made in all
parts of Van Buren County. Remittances
promptly made. Office opposite Dyckman
House, Paw Paw, Mich. l33sly
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Dental Notice.

DIR. G. w. Ward has opened new Dental
Parlors at No. 103 Main ST., Kalamazoo
Mich. over Young's brick store, where he
will be pleased to meet any who may need
the services of Dentist. 146lly
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Money TO Loan.

Parties dosrous of obtaining Loans on
Good Security, will find it to their advantage
to call on me. Real estate for sale. Insur
ance, Collections, and Conveyancing Solicited
1453-ly HARRY 5. RICHARDS,
Opposite the Court House.
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Pictures.

Babies pictures taken almost instantly.
First door north of Northerner Office. 1899.
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Music!

Having left the convention field for the
present, am now prepared to take private
pupils in vocal and instrumental music.
6Stf G. Z. HUTCHINs,
Box 346 Paw Paw.
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just Arrived.

At Prater's Art Gallery, the largest and finest
stock of picture frames that ever came into
Paw Paw. All the latest city styles from the
cheapest to the finest velvet and gold.
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just Arrived.

Direct from Liverpool, large crate of that
nice Luster Band Ware. Also q fine lot OF
Bird Cages of all descriptions, complete and
cheap, at the old stand, No. Il, kalamazoo
street. Call and see.
75t2 l.. G. BUTLER.
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For S,aIe.

A frst-class dwelling house and two lots,
situated in this village, just three blocks
north of the union school house. Will sell
cheap. For further particulars enquire al
Northerner Office, or of
1468tf CHAs. HoILIHAN.
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To Teachers.

Prof A. T.. Ross will resume his class for
teachers at South Haven on Monday, June
25th, TO continue for six weeks. Terms, 75c.
week, payable in advance. 74t2o75.
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Horse Training.

Having had several years experience in
handling colts, am prepared to train colts
to be driven either single or double. Ugly
and vicious horses made kind.
WILDER BABCOCK.
Paw Paw, Mich. 1424tf
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Dr. A. Robinson, Dentist.

Will be at the Dycloman House, July 10th,
and remain ten days. Parties desiring the
services of a dentist, should avail themselves
of this opportunity. 75t2
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i. a. !.rrrIi.

House, Sign and Carriage Painting, Paper
Hanging and Kalscmining done to order.
Shop on Gremps ST., Paw Paw. 1914
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G.ooa Form AT n Bargain.

have for sale good 50 acre farm, miles
from Paw Paw, good orchard, buildings and
fences, and in good condition. 1430tf
Il. O. BEEBE, Paw Paw.
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NeW Goods.

1 have opened an entirely new stock of
Confectionery, Fancy Goods and Millinery
at my store in the post Office block. Stamp
ing carefully done.
64t13o76 MRS. u. T.. SEARLES )
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Auction! Auction,

To all parties wishing the services of al
auctioneer. 1 am prepared to make Farm
Sales at reasonable rates. 133Stf
II. w. MCCABE, Paw Paw, Mich.
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C()PYIST.

Legal documents copied with neatness and
despatch by MISS MAMIE l.. ROWLAND,
I3S7tf Paw Paw, Mich
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Successor TO G. w. Ward. Office, corner
of Main and Kalamazoo streets, Paw Paw,
Mich. Dental work at reasonable rates. All
operations warranted. 1432u
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Girl Wanted
For Ladies' !!

To do general housework. Enquire of
73tf w. III. MASON, Paw Paw.
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Wool! Wool!

/ want all the nice wool l can get, and
more too, at Lawrence, Mich.
72tf Ed. S. SMITH.
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Return of Births and Deaths.

The following is the return of births and
deaths in Van Buren, county, for the year
ending Dec. 3lst, 1882:
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FashionabIe TIarber.

Hair cutting Specially.
L. L. BUTLER,
o76* Lawton, Mich.
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Crane AZ Breck.
Attorneys at Law. Office over Averys store,
Paw Paw, Michigan. l4l1
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Physician & Surgeon. Office over Free &
Martins hardware store. 56tf
R - gSalmPr Dentist.
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Bloomingdale, Arlington, and Keller, not
yet returned.
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Paw Paw, Mich.
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Box 34G
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ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
CUPID AND TIE MAIDEN

Naughty Cupid! saucy elf
Tell me something of thyself.
Many tales OF thee I'm told,
False and true, and new and old,
oh, those tales, so old yet new.
Tell me, Cupid. are they truel
have never felt thy dart;
Steeled against thee Is my heart.
am heart and fancy free;
Love can never conquer mel
Still, sly archer, would fain
Learn the secrets OF thy reign.
What dark arts dost thou employ
Tell me, little saucy boy.
Is there poison I'm thy stings?
For what use are those swift wingsf
Swift TO come, and swift 10 go,
Prithee, Cupid, art thou soT
"Lovely Maiden, frank as fair,
Cupid bids thee now beware,
For the time has como at last
When my chains shall bind thee fast
Hast thou never felt tho smart
Caused by my uncrring dartl
Hast thou oil my wilcs Gefied?
Entrance TO thy heart denied2
Then It's time that Love should come,
In thy breast TO make his home.
Maiden, shall ! tell thee why
] have always passed thee bye
Why that pure proud heart of thine
Worships not before my shrine?
I've delayed, fair Maid, thus long
But to make my power more strong.
Skill and care have formed this dart,
Which transfixes now thy heart.
Fear not!--thine arc pleasing Ills;
Cupid wounds, but rarely killsl
"Lovely Maiden, frank as fair,
Whore Is now that naughty alr7
Conscious bushes dye thy cheek;
Tongue scarce dare essay to speak.
Has thy cold heart tender CROWN
Has thy proud defiance flown?
Art thou still so fancy freef
Or has Cupid conquered thee?
Rosy letters thou shalt wear;
Fair are they. aud light as fair;
For, believe me, all my arts,
Nature, gracious Dame, imparte.
If TO nature true thou be,
Cupid shall be true TO thee;
Swift TO come, and slow to go,
Such is Lovc-thou'lt find IL sol"
Chambers Journal.
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A Canadian Curiosity.

A correspondent of the Toronto Globe
says that, about eight miles down the
river st. Lawrence from Kingston, Ont.
and four hundred yards from the stream.
rises lofty ridge of granite. On the
farm of Daniel Mclean, in this ridge,
are three wells carved out of this solid
rock, which have defied the suggestions
Of the oldest inhabitants as to their in
tended use. These cylinders, only four
feet deep and q foot OF more i'm dame
ter, are hewn out of solid rock, which
the keenest-tempered tools of modern
times would scarcely chip, and from top
to bottom they are rs smooth and rcgu-
lar as finest polished Aberdeen granite.
They always contain copious supply
of pure water, which must be supplied
by rains, as no surface water can pene-
trate them. The popular idea is that
therein former savages pounded their
corn; but the diameter of the holes and
their disproportionate depth render that
an improbable idea.
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The recent elopement of young
Catholic lawyer with Jewess in Ell
mira, N. Y, causing great excitement
and bad blood, has resulted in one or
two disgraceful street fights; and
negro who married white girl on the
the east end of Long Island. and who
rented u small house in Jamaica, l.. l.,
for home, has been compelled to va
cate. under threats of being tarred and
feathered. - Chicago Journal.
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When q California man sees mo
cards" at the end of q marriage no.
tice Of friend, he remarks that
that girl has put some Of her pious
notions into Jim's head, but he'll get
over them after he has been married
awhile. "-Somerville Journal.
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GHERIFF SALE.
Notice is hereby given that 10y virtue of a writ OF
heri facias issued out of the Circuit Court for AL
pena county, in favor of Patrick McDade, against
the goods and chattcls and zeal estate OF Smith
Brown, in said county, 10 me directed and delivered
did on the 23rd day OF May, A. ID. 1883, levy upon
and take all the right title and interest OF the said
Smith Brown, said defendant. in and 10 the follow
ing described real estate viz The north halt OF the
northwest quarter of section l6, the northeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of section H. the
southeast quarter of the southwest quarter OF
ton ., the east half OF southwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section Q, town 81 north, of
range east.
All of which said property, or much thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy the demand of said
plaintiff, named in said suit, will expose for sale
at public auction vendue, TO the highest bidder,
at the front door Of the Court House, in Apena in
said county, on
Thursday, the 4th day of October, A. d. 1888,
At ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated, Alpena, Aug. q, 1888; .
Sheriff Of Alpena county.
w. Z. TURNBULL,
Atty. for Prf. 62sw7
Adjourned TO November sth, 1883, at same
hour and place, ut request OF defendant Brown.
Dated Oct. 4th, 1858.
JAMES Z. DENTON,
Sheriff Of Alpena county
W. Z. TURNBULL,
Atty for Plaintiff.
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We have just received a sample
copy of new song, entitled: "Put
your arms around me, DEAR" Any
lady who desires to try it can do SC
by calling at our office-we mean the
song Of course.-Ex,
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used in their Juvenile trainings" and
which, rusted and bluntcd, may now
be seen in the Office of his great grand.
son, II lawyer of New York.-NeV Bed
ford Mass J Standard.