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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13
Observers Observations.

- Maple sugar parties will soon he order.
Mrs. Philip Sherrod isvery i'll with sciatica.
John Robb has nobby new business
sign.
\ Lew Woodman draws the reins over
gray flyer.
Miss May Burnett is quite i'll again. DIR.
Hendryx has her in charge.
That woodchuck is no sIouch of weather
prophet. He beats vennor all out of sight.
We have at last seen little cock robin. He
put in an appearance last Saturday, looking
gay and happy.
Hogs heads have advanced from 3 to 4
cents per pound, and souse eaters are COM
planning bitterly.
A. Il. Mullinex, an old settler of this
county, died very suddenly last Friday morn
ing, with hemorrhage of the lungs.
John Abrams is canyassing the town for
Grams United States Atlas. 1t is a good
thing and he crammed. one on us in less
than two minutes.
Last week Tuesday was pension day.
About SIC, 900 is paid out, annually to soldiers,
and soldiers widows and children who get
their mail at this Office.
/. A. Whitman, who went To Florida few
days since, in search of health and recrea-
ton, has returned. He didn't stay long
enough to capture an alligator.
David Woodman-not the Governor--has
returned from six weeks visit to his son, at
Hillsdale. Although nearly ninety years old,
Uncle David is hale and hearty.
Thomas Ball, j. WIS nephew, was in town
last week. He is resident of Laporte, Ind,
was member of the 9th Ind. nifty, and
was severely wounded in the right thigh.
A farmer came to town the other day with
a fine shepherd dog and before he got out
he went to join the angels-the dog we
mean, not the farmer. He had got hold of
the dog prisoners goods which are distrib-
uted so freely, without chromos.
j. Il. Foote has been sporting one of the
largest noses we ever saw. j. b. got that
nose of his wounded in some way, then Jack
Frost got hold of il and almost CONCERTED 1t
into Jumbo. IL is now returning to IFS
normal sire and its owner is happy.
Bert Van Weeks folks had a surprise party
last Saturday evening. About 80 of their
friends came swooping down upon them
with baskets we'll filed with oysters end
other eatables. All had a good time. Bert
will soon move to his place near Lawton,
and this party was send off for him
Lieut.. Don. G. Rogers, Of White Lake,
OAK, writes back saying that they have had
only eight inches of snow there this winter,
and no rain since last October, but the MFR
curry marked -33 in the shade. Don's son,
Willie, il postmaster there and Don has a
claim of leo acres, three miles out, which
he will prove up soon.
! Jerome G. Warner, the handsome father
OF the handsome twins. has bought the un-
divided half Of the brick meat market and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

will occupy it soon with double barrelled
meat shop, with John vanness, the stalwsrt
widower, as chief cook, and pigs heads will
be retailed at 4 cents per pound and cows
wrists Mt as cents each.
Alb. wildey is feeding 800 very fine sheep
for which he has been offered six cents per
pound here. Some of them kick the beam
at $50 pounds. He is also feeding 20 steers
weighing from 1900 to 1000 pounds each
which he can sell at any time at sc pei
hundred. When steer will sell for 900
our butchers are not to blame for the prices
We have to pay for meat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

The first session of the convention was
appointed for two o'clock, but long before
the hour for opening, delegates came flock
ing in from nearly every township.
Tho local committee were in attendance
with ample arrangement for receiving and
caring for the delegates. This service was
performed TO the satisfaction of all who at
tended the convention, and to this commit
zee much of the success Of the convention is
due. Delegates and visitors continued to
arrive until nearly one hundred were pro-
Vded for.
The programme, through the kindness Of
the press, had been widely distributed
through the county, and the topic, "The
Bible" seemed to have prepared every one
for the enjoyment of the feast.
Prof. f. o. Excel of Chicago, by special
invitation, was present to assist in song, and
this fact assured the delegates that some
thing rich was in store for them.
At quarter past two, March 4th, the dele
gates were called to order for prayer and
praise. The meeting was led by Rev. 81. w.
Harvey. Selections from the 119 psalm
were read; Prof. Excel led in song, and for
the first it was delightful service.
Mr.. Geo Parsons, president of the State
s. s. Association, followed with bible read
should study the Bible" aud also "Hoto TO
study the Bible"
An hour was then given TO general con-
ference, in which We heard from many work
ers from different parts of the county and
earnest petitions were offered for the bless
ing of God to rest upon the convention.
EVENING sEssIoN.
The building was filled at an early hour;
the song service was conducted by j. w.
Free, with MIR. Excel at the organ. The
audience was led in several songs of praise
among which was "The Half has Never been
Told" Mr.. Excel sang "The Model Church"
and all through the convention his touching
and heart-searching songs were very i'm
portant feature in the service.
Elder j. II. Reese delivered the address fok
the evening on "The Bible and Modern In
fidelity" His words were well chosen. He
handled the subject in mastery way, MAX
ing many good points. He was listened to
With close attention.
AZ the close of the address, Mr.. Excel
sang "The Handwriting ON the Wall"
SECOND DAY.
The morning prayer meeting was well at
tended and full of spiritual interest. Mr..
Excel led in song; Rev. @. Bailey read from
the word and offered prayer. The service
was delightful and much enjoyed.
Mr.. w. b. Jacobs of Chicago, was then
introduced and gave a practical talk on
Teaching" also "How TO Analyze Lesson"
His earnest words did much to encourage
teachers in tho study of the bible.
The open conference led by Rev. James
Goodman, was of interest; large number of
questions were promptly answered. Oc-
casionslly he would refer the question 10 Mr..
Jacobs who never failed TO respond. Among
other things he called attention 10 the inn
portance of carrying forward the county s.
=. work 30 "a TO bring every child under the
influence of bible study.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
rbe convention was called TO order and
gospel service was conducted by Rev. hr.
Cole. After reading of the word, and prayer.
and OWN Won be Maahed In the Flood" hv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

Dated March 18th, 1881.
BENZ. +. HEcxxET, Chairman Rep. Co. Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

See the call for republican county con
vention, at the head of this column. Now
LEI the committees call the township caucus
es, and let all good republicans turn out and
see that the delegates elected are good repre-
sentative men. These caucuses are impor-
tant, as they are the first steps in the elect
ion of the next President of the nation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

No matter how long you nave been suf-
ferer from rheumatism, there is hope of a
cure since the discovery of Athlophoros-
the champion remedy. Many write to con-
firm this. Their letters make verdict which
is unanimous. impartial. strong. As an in
stance, Alvin G.. Vail, Crawford Co., Iowa,
writes: u send for five dollars worth OF
Athlophoros. The bottle | used has helped
me very much. Pain all gone, but some
laneness yet, and well there might be, for 1
have been troubled for thirty-fve years with
rheumatism"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

Tho Detroit Free Press claims all cleo
tons where the fusion ticket was successful
as democratic victories. For instance, it
states that this village elected all democratic
officers, except one republican trustee. The
FREQ Press is not far out of the way. In
this case tho democratic tail wags the green
back dog.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13
WaverIy Republican Caucus.

The republicans of the township of Wa
verify are hereby requested to meet in caucus
at Glendale school house on Saturday the
22d of March, at 2 o'clock p. m. for the pur-
pose of putting in nomination candidates
for the several township officers for the en-
suing year, and for the purpose of electing
five delegates to attend the republican coun-
ty convention to be held at Lawrence on the
fourth day OF April 1884. BY order of COM
mittee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13

Tho Morrison bill aims u direct blow at
the industries of Michigan, by putting lum-
Der and salt ON the free hist.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

The convention was called TO order and
Gospel service was conducted by Rev. Mr..
Cole. After reading of the word, and prayer.
and evil you be Washed in the Blood" by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-13
GLAD TIDlNGS.
DIR. Danes Double Medication.
Catarrh mt last Correctly Treated.
Irny Fever nd Asthma Surrender.

The common methods OF treating the above named
diseases are not successful So much all sufferers
know. Why they fail is another question. Dr.
Moses Danes "Double Treatment" does succeed;
because IL assumes Caiarr and it's consequences 20
be both "a local and constitutional trouble. The
Treatment consists OF Danes Easam Drops. taken
internally; and Danes lnhaing Powder local ap-
p!ication. A neat and convenient Pocket Package.
doth Inedicines) &c. llanic's Raisnrn props for
the Kidneys. Ca'arfh ~ tie in.a,tr md Urinary
Diseases. 80. ;td hv e. '-i- SOM ly mail en-
receipt ofttre. AGfi-css az MOSS DINj. Co.,
panbrry, Cogr. Sc.d fcr cis,rl4-.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
WALDWICK.

There is great excitement over
the proposed rail road from Free
port to Dodgeville.
A number of land sales have
taken place in this town lately:
Ed. James sold is farm to Uriah
James; Uriah James sold to James
jackson; James Jackson sold the
same farm to Richard Jackson;
John Thomas sold eighty acres to
J. c. Mckee; Mrs. Ooley sold to
Charles Cant; Thomas McGann has
rented his farm and will sell at auc-
ton on April Sd his stock and farm
implements.
Ed. James will sell at auction on
April 4th a large amount of stock,
and farm machinery. The stock is
A, No. 1 grade.
Joe Foley has packed up and is
off for Dakota. He sold his forty
acres of land to Thomas Gallagher
Our town board met and audited
accounts of the town on Tuesday.
A caucus was also held and the fol-
lowing ticket put in nomination for
the various town offices, to-wit:
VIM. Mcneil, chairman, B. Spell
man, D. Humbert, supervisors; VIM.
Reeves, clerk; Jos. Beecher, assessor;
John C. Mckee, treasurer; Genoa
Zollinger, Edward Walrack, con-
stables.
Pigeons and wild ducks are plen-
tiful. Come out and do some shoot
ing. BADGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
DODGEVILLE..
Court opened ON Tuesday

court opened on TUESDAY
Henry Roberts and Geo. E. Bur
rail- returned from Madison on Tues,
day, having completed their course
in the school of pharmacy at that
place.
Thos D. Souden aud Fred C.
Thomas, left for the west on Tues
day. One goes to Victoria, Van
couvers Island, and the other to
Butte City, Montana We wish the
boys success.
Again the sound of the auction
bell gathers people to the head
quarters of the red ia, at Mrs. c.
Bishops store.
Since the court Louise has been
repainted, frescoed, and papered
it presents a very handsome APP
pearance and is one of the best
finished court houses in this part of
the state.
Friday, April 4th, being the last
day of the winter term, the pupils
of the Dodgeville school will give an
entertainment in the Opera house;
the proceeds of which are to go
towards furnishing the rooms with
needful articles. The teachers seem
to be untiring in their energies.
Since the school has been under the
management of Prof. Livingston
they have purchased five organs
and two encyclopedias, and made
other valuable additions to the libra
ry. Dodgeville is truly blessed
with willing workers and energetic
pupils.
There seems to have been some
thing wrong with the wiskey last
Saturday night. Some of it got into
the heads of some of our citizens
and as a consequence some of their
money went into the village treasury
on Monday.
Rev. Clough will speak to the G.
A. R. Post again on Army Life this
Friday, evening, March %.
Mr.. E. Baldwin, the engineer start
on Tuesday down the valley on the
old route of the Freeport & Dodge
vile R. r. as surveyed sometime ago.
His object is to look up the old
right of way for the new projected
rail road.
The district convention of the
Temple of Honor met in their hall
at this place on Tuesday night
March q.
The G. A. r. Post met at Odd
Fellows hall on Tuesday night not
withstanding the bad condition of
the roads a goodly number was in
attendance. The occasion was en-
livened with music and speaking,
which brought back the patriotic
feeling to many a noble heart. At
the same time RECALLING their stom-
achs with beans and hard tack.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
The Circi,;t Court.

Court convened at Dodgeville on
Tuesday, and the following cases
were disposed of before Wednesday
evening:
]. W. Rewey, as cx. of the estate, vs. Henry
Jenkins, ct al. r. r. Stevens substituted as plain
tiff.
Alex. Wilson ct al VS.. W L. Humphrey as ex.
To be tried Thursday
L. J. DUPONT, De Nemours & Co. VS.. j. V. May
hew. Continued upon application of defendant.
Edward Gerardine vs. Henry Lampe ct al. Dis
missed upon motion of plaintiff.
John Coker vs.. Alfred Bishop ct al. Ordered
that Justice be Required to make further return.
Mary Rule VS.. VIM. Rule. Continued upon APP
plication OF defendant.
VIM. Delaney vs. James \. Owen. Continued
by consent of parties.
Aldro jerks VS.. Emma Henry ct al. Complaint
dismissed without costs TO either party
Geo. w. Cobb ct 81 VS.. II. Robbins. Ordered
placed upon calendar as No. 3ll.
n. I. Martin ct al VS.. James Dougherty ct al.
Put upon calendar.
Wallace F. Lelliek vs. Geo W. Parker and Geo.
Foster. Injunction dissolved.
Isaac Hodges VS.. n. Ii. Virgin Il Son.-Grant
county. Order oyerruling demurrer signed.
Geo. Henry ct al VS.. George Parkinson. Order
dlscharging mortgage signed.
In the matter of the real estate of Edward
Scace, deceased. Order appointing special guar
dien signed.
w. IL. Faherty VS.. Ellen A. Faherty.-Lafayette
county. Order confirming sale signed
Bridget Fitzpatrick VS.. The estate of Martin
nelau, deceased. Verdict for plaintiff Dam
ages, Sc over and above the note held against
her by defendant.
Ellsworth VS.. Gritliths. Verdict for plaintiff in
the sum of $50 40.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
G CHICAGO,
MILWAuKEE
AxD ST.. paul.

" owns RSl operates over lAN miles ot road IN
Nurthrtu Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Iowa aud
ta,oIa. mud rs It's main lines. branches and cunnrc
rrnr all the great business centres OF the Nofth
aud Var West, II naturally answers the drscrtp
ttau of ShurL Inc, and Uest Route bcswetn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28

The showing is certainly good
one. The total amount returned as
delinquent last year was s4,132.59,
while this year the amount is only
50, 533.54.
The total amount collected from
Nov. II, 1888, to March "a, 1884,
from sales Of tax certificates, is
s7,655.T. Although there is large
amount of taxes still due the county
a good beginning in collecting them
has been made.
The efforts put forth by the board
of supervisors at the last meeting
in regard to the collection of taxes
were wise and timely, and as shown
above, have been productive of very
good results, and we think that con-
sidering the general dizziness of bust
ness this year, the people have done
remarkably well IN paying their
70
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
LINDEN.

Mrs. VIM. George lies in very
dangerous condition, having beer
confined to her bed for two or three
weeks. She is rs years of age
Edward, son of Thos. Gardner
between Linden and Miffiin, has
been confined to his bed for two
months. His af1iiction is infam
nation of the bone of the leg. His
friends entertain but little hope O.
his recovery. Probably the only
thing that will save the boy is am.
putatlon.
The following town ticket was
nominated last Tuesday: Kearton
Coates, chairman, Jno. Noel, Arthur
Jewell, supervisors; James Hicks,
treasurer; VIM. Sampson, assessor;
Joseph Heathcock, clerk; John w.
Heathcock, justice of the peace;
Robert Hawk, Joseph Goldsworthy
constables.
Many miners of this vicinity have
been drowned out 3" of their dig
gins.
The auction sale of Thos. Batten,
Jr., came off last Monday, regardless
of the bad weather and roads. Cattle
and horses went high as usual.
Not a death in our village or
vicinity this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
The Housewife.

A popular domestic journal for
American homes, will be sent for
one year free to every lady who will
send at once the names and address
of 10 married ladies, and so cents in
one cent stamps for postage. Best
paper for either young or old house
keepers in existence. This offer i
made only to secure names to whom
to send sample copies, as we know
every lady who once sees TIKI
HOUSEWIFE will subscribe for it
Regular price sl.00 per year. Ad.
dress. The Housewife, Rochester,
New York. 3Sm6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
PERSONAL.

/ Frank Lewis editor of the Marcus News, has
been visiting in this city during the past week.
Mr.. Stephen Thomas, of Mineral Point. has
been assisting in decorating the court house this
week Steve is good workman and genial
gentleman.-Star.
Mr. {. r. Sharp, city treasurer of Mineral
Point made the Star Office pleasant call last
Saturday, while in town for the purpose of max
ing his final settlement with the county treasurer
Mr, Sharp has made ar. industrious and sue
cessful treasurer for the city the past year, hay
ing collected the taxes much closer than was
ever done before, Notwithstanding it has been a
very difficult year for people to meet their taxes.
Star.
Chas. Gilman. Jr., and Mr.. Sherman. who
intend starting a cigar factory at Darlington in
the near future, left for Chicago on Wednesday
to purchase large stock of tobacco, etc.
Mrs. VIM. Smith and daughter of Storm Lake,
Iowa, arrived here on Wednesday morning.
Miss Mollie Ferris returned from Chicago on
Wednesday evening, where she has been visiting
for the past two weeks.
Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Jeuck of Dubuque. arrived
in this city Wednesday morning and will make
this their future home. They are welcomed by
host of friends.
Thos C. Legoe, formerly Of this place and for
some time student in the law Office of Lanyon
& Spensley has formed a partnership with Mr..
G. p Ellis, attorney at law, at What Cheer, Iowa.
What Cheer is a thriving town of about four
thousand inhabitants and the new firm has good
prospects for large law practice.
Misses Genie and Annie Phillips Nellie
McSherry, Nina Chamley and Ed A. Phillips,
Will Prideaux, Tom and Ed. Ferris, Doc Smith.
Win White and Others go to Platteville to-day
Friday to attend the grand opening of the Platte
vile skating rink.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Oates left on Wednesday
for Manchester Iowa. where they intend to make
their home in the future.
Miss Bishop, of Dodgeville, is visiting i'll this
city the guest OF of Mrs. j. \. Spratler.
James Vial and Thomas Hicks started for
southern Dakota on Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
Oatine!
The finest thing out-at B. 4 P's.
A Walkin1 Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, of Merchandising,
Pa, writes: 4 was afflicted with
lung fever and abscess on lungs,
and reduced to q WALKING sKELR-
TON Got free trial bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, which did me so much good
that bought dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself
once more man, completely re-
stored to health, with hearty appe-
tite and gain in flesh of 4Slbs. :"
Call at c. r. Moffett's Drug Store
and get free trial bottle of this
certain cure for all Lung Diseases.
Large bottles s1.00
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
A Genuine Sunrise.

Many persons when suffering from
Rheumatism or Neuralgia remain
indifferent to what will benefit
them, because they have tried mul.
titude of remedies III vain. Let nc
man or woman despond till ATHLo.
PHoRos mas been tried. Says Rev
Charles e. Harris, of New Haven:
"Was advised to try ATHLoPHoRos
for acute Rhematism, but paid nc
attention to it, regarding the specific
as among the thousand and one
things advertised as cures. But
after time | tried it, and found that
it acted like a charm. Have been
quite free from disease ever since.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28

Allow a cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, Oh, it will wear away, but
in most cases it wears them away
Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemps
Balsam, which we sell on a positive
guarantee to cure, they would i'm.
mediately see the excellent effect
after taking the first dose. Price
SOC and S1.O0 Respectfully, Prof
c. r. Moffett. 45m9
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
THE MARKETS.

Ito BE continaedl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan.
writes: 81 never hesitate to recon-.
mend your Electric Bitters to my
customers, they give entire satisfac,
ton and are rapid sellers" EIec,
trio Bitters are the purest and best
medicine known and will positively
cure Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the
bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save
hundreds of dollars in doctors bills
every year. Sold at fifty cents q
bottle by c. r. Moffett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
An Eve to Business.

Prof. C. r. Moffett, the druggist,
is always wide-awake to business
and spares no pains to secure the
best of every article in his line. He
has secured the agency for kemp's
Balsam for consumption, coughs,
colds, asthma, bronchitis, and all
affections of the throat and lungs.
Sold on a positive guarantee. Price
SOC and 81. 45m6