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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Put a Brand on Him.

"Women are necessary evil, he SAID, Drlng-
ing down his ifs hard on the counter to empha-
size the heartless remark. Ii was IN the village
store at West Milton, Saratoga County, and the
speaker was the central figure OF group or
bucohc philosophers. He was homely, SLOW
eniy aud sixty. There's where differ from
You altogether" said Mr.. George I. Graham
OF the same place. "Women are mostly what
men make EN-. When husbands are brutes
wives will fall into submission or make home
hot for the men; aud they're unnatural in
either character. Love them, and especially
be good to them when they're sick, and you'll
have no trouble. There's my own wife, now.
She's suffered good deal with dyspepsia, ner-
Gus prostration and other ailments that took
the bloom off her cheeks and the spring out OF
steps. Well, she saw an advertisement OF PAR
KER's Tonic, and thought it would be just the
thing for her case. Gentlemen, l sent five miles
after a bottle. She took il. / sent again after
more. SO several times. Trouble? Why, IL
YOU could see how much good il has done her
you would say that women are the greatest OF
Gods blessings, and PARKER's Tonic Is the
next"
This preparation, which has been known az
PARKER's GINGER TOXIC, will hereafter be call
cd simply PARKERs Toy-Io. This change has
been rend cred necessary by substitutes impos-
ed upon their customers by unprincipled oeal
ers under the name OF ginger and az ginger Il
really an unimportant favoring ingredient, W,
drop the misleading word
There is no change, however, In the prepare
ton itself, and all bottles remaining in th,
hands Of dealers, wrapped under the name o
PARKER's GINGER Tonic contain the genuin
medicine IN the fac-simile fIgniture OF HIsco,
! a Co. lie at the bottom OF the outside wrapper
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

The stave mill is running again.
Onr school is full and doing good work.
Fred Ransom and wife of Grand Rapids,
have been visiting his parents here.
John Robb Esq, formerly business man
OF this place, now a capitalist and solid man
of the county seat, was in town last Friday.
The "Sunfowers'' met last Monday even
ing at Mr.. Jennings rooms. They are read
ing Bayard Taylor's travels and--eating
pie.
The Lawrence amateurs are preparing to
put on the boards the play entitled Nevada -
If they do as well as they did with "Uncle
Josh" it will be good.
We beg leave to ONCE more correct the
republican correspondent. The school
board have not been visiting the school in a
body, or in any other way; one member at
tended one day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

The Lawrence people expect six days
musical convention next week.
A. II. Carris was called to Hillsdale coun-
ty last week to attend the funeral of his
mother.
There will be a spelling school at our
school house on Thursday evening" and an
other in two weeks.
A social at H. Jacobs on Wednesday even
ing of this week. Candies, oranges and
pop corn will be served.
duet of Kids and ditto of Misses visited
Miss Kittie Coopers school, in the Bray
brooks district last Friday.
Miss Bertha Christie is on the right track.
Musical track we mean. She intends TO
form correct habits of playing at the outset,
and thus save the righteousness of correct
ing wrong practices.
Last Friday evening was a surprising time.
The young people surprised the Misses ID.
Cooper-the comedy company went to the
school house to rehearse "On the Brink" and
were surprised that the leader did not put in
an appearance, then they went to ID. Coop
er's and were surprised to find him (the
leader among the surprisers, and when all
got home they were surprised to find Satur-
.day about three hours old.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

Concert at the church last Sunday night
Admission five cents.
1t is grandpa and grandma Raymo, now,
and Glib Potter is pa 1t is girl.
Calvin Kinney had his hand badly burned
at school few days ago. Florence Hall also
received a black eye at school.
John Cassiday has returned from the west,
but will soon go back to engage in surveying
for Uncle Sam. His family will remain
here.
A donation. for the benefit of Rev. VIM.
ID. Tomkinson, will be held at the town hall,
on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9th. All are
invited.
Ida Hathaway has returned from Bellevue
where she has been visiting for some time
We know of one young man who will wear a
smiling face once more.
Some tramps broke into No. 8 school
house, short time since, and ransacked the
house, but did not carry away anything but
a scarf they found there.
That sleigh load of young folks who started
for spelling school in the Kinney settle
ment, got pretty badly sold. They will not
be likely to try it again very soon.
The many friends of John Marshall and
wife surprised them at their residence few
nights since, goodly number coming from
Lawton The time passed pleasantly in
games, music, and last but not least a boun-
tiful supper. But oh. that pepper pie!
There was also party at II. Hubbard's of
Sonth Porter, the same evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

Mrs. v. L. Manley has returned from her
visit to Chicago.
Miss Cora Ruggles who is teaching in the
intermediate department at Lawrence, spent
the Sabbath mt home.
The next Congregational social will be
held at the residence of A. j. Dyer, on Thurs
day evening, January 81.
Miss Ada Simpson attended the meeting
of Cass county Teachers Association held at
Dowagiac on Saturday last
We have very fine sleighing for an open
winter and one would Judge, from the num-
Der of sleighs to be seen in town on Satur-
day, that people were improving it.
There will be donation for the benefit of
l.. w. Earle, at the parsonage Wednesday
eve., February 9th. They will have no
supper, the refreshments to consist of pop
corn, apples, etc.
The skating rink is still kept open and
Tic ubuul HuiuDcI cNoiy doy ch-
deavoring to see who can fall down the most
gracefully, that is providing they find it inn
possible to stand up.
The M. 4. social at the residence of j. A.
Lindsey was well attended. The exercises,
consisting of a recitation by Miss Simpson,
select reading by Miss Newell, and tableaux,
among which were the "Happy Family" and
the Statue Bride" were very interesting.
Seventeen of the young people, friends of
Mrs. Henry Dowd, formerly May Atwater,
on Wednesday evening, took their suppers
and went out to her home about three miles
from town to make her and her husband a
visit. They were taken entirely by surprise
as had been intended, and judging from the
manner in which they entertained their
company, they were equally well pleased.
The young people reported splendid time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Circuit Court.

VIM. II. Buell. VS.. Edwin Powers. Judg-
ment for plaintiff $12 and costs.
The Dowagiac Manf'g Co. VS.. Llewellyn
ID. Wheeler; Replevin. Judgment for de-
PENDANT. Value of chattels assessed at $3.50.
Time granted to settle bill of exceptions.
David Brown vs.. George p. Benton; AS
sumpsit. Plea withdrawn. Judgment for
plaintiff $215.90 and costs.
People vs.. Winfield S.Coon. Respondent
sentenced TO State prison at Jackson for ten
years.
People VS.. George Meachum. Motion for
new trial denied. Respondent sentenced to
State prison at Jackson for three years.
In the matter of the Appeal of Alice
Meyer from the Probate court. Tried be-
fore the court and submitted.
John Todd VS.. Caroline M. Todd; Divorce.
Decree granted.
Court adjourned until the 3lst day of
March next
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
CORRESPONDENCE.


Hettie Palmer has been quite sick for a
few days.
Mrs. Cure visited her old neighbors here
last week.
Mr. L. Hayes of Alamo, visited friends
here last week.
The honey social which was postponed on
account of sickness, came of Friday night at
Cnauncey Palmers. Bill of fare, warm bis
emit and honey.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Gobleville.

Covenant meeting next Saturday.
We are getting sick of "Jud's" girl. Give
as rest.
Lamberson has taken a partner in his
meat market, VIM. 5. Hubbard.
A shooting match at Clements hall Tues
day evening. Still it's hard times.
We notice that Tillie Marvin is elected
."wig' and L. A. See "Wag" of the Good
Templars. A good selection.
David Smith, formerly of Waverly, has
moved into his new house. Mr.. Woodruff
will occupy the farm vacated by David.
G. w. Myers went as delegate to State
Fncampment from Alvincent Colvin Post,
No. 80, G. A. II. He continued his trip to
the state of New York.
We received a visit from Art Warner of
Sheldon's mill who reports q son born to
Mrs. Ella Carr last week. Ella this is the
father took a holiday.
Elder Lewis, on the evening of the 22d of
February, will deliver lecture on Washing.
ton. The Good Templars are requested to
put off their meeting on that night and at
tend.
During the past season John Sebring has
had eleven COWS, and from February 1st to
December LIST he realized 1907, exclusive OF
The calves which he raised; trife over $55
per head.
The Post at this place will have little
private campfire of their own next Monday
night. All members are particularly request
ed to attend in uniform, and be prepared
10 act their part.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

G. F. Hunt, successor to Dan Fry, sue
cessor to 4. S. Harvey, is selling his goods at
auction.
Willard Northrup, is happy. A small
daughter stopped at his house Saturday
morning.
DR.. Pierce, one OF the owners of the chem
ical works at this place, has been in town
several days.
Next Sunday the Congregationalists will
begin holding their meetings in the q. L.
Hall, instead of at McMillans.
The skating rink is in full blast both
afternoon and evening; some improve rap
idly, others continue to tumble.
DR.. A. G. Runyan is fitting up new dental
rooms in the Nyman block and will take pos
session about the middle of February.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Observers Observations.

Winter is half gone.
1t will soon be time to make maple sugar.
Hen fruit is selling for 20 cents per dozen.
Our mill yards are fast filling up with
logs.
DR.. Maynard reports considerable sick
ness.
The Kalamazoo Telegraph wears it open on
the shoulder now.
Isn't it about time for some lunatic to re-
port the seeing of little cock robin?
Our open winter still remains with two
feet of snow and mercury toying with zero.
Mrs. Daniel Sherrod is seriously i'll with
lung fever. DR.. Maynard has her in charge.
Ike Conner has just sold three car loads
of Nebraska corn, and gone after new sup
ply.
Paw Paw can raise the best beans
and Decatur the finest roosters of any towns
in the county.
Irving G. Long of this place and Miss
May A. Colburn of Waverly, were made
happy by Justice Galligan, last Saturday
night. Married.
Alb. Grout cut and drew to mill over $500
worth of logs from one acre of land, and
then had enough timber left for 10 cords of
wood, with some to spare.
last Friday night, and read thusly: ere
solved, that our writings are detrimental to
the rising young American Kid" or words to
that effect. We hope not
Sylvester Myers, while driving out of town
last Saturday evening, for some unaccount-
able reason fell out of his cutter. He hung
to one line while his prancing steed played
''ring around rosy for some little time.
All the damage sustained was the breaking of
bottle of spirits that he was taking home to
use in case of sickness.
Geo. w. Prescott who died so suddenly
one day last week, near Coolies, was a sol.
der of the LIST Mich. 1t. Art. and had just
completed claim for pension, through @
Paw Paw agent, based on disease of kidneys
contracted while in the service. IL such di
sease was the cause of his death his wife and
children are entitled to a pension, If not
they are not SO entitled. So say our pen
sion laws.
Peck has a lot of bad boys who live in
this town. They can be seen any day jump
ing upon sleighs and cutters as they pass
along, which is not only very annoying to tn,
owners, but dangerous TO the Pecks, and, il
possible, it should be stopped, even if il
should be detrimental" to the "Americar
kid" One of these same Peck's kids cam,
out of school the other day, downed anothei
kid, and began to hammer him for some rea
or fancied grievance, when the principal in
terfered. Kid No. moved TO quash. 70
want of jurisdiction, but the motion wa
overruled and he was taken TO headquarters
where his seat of government was dull,
warmed with neatness and despatch. Serve,
him right.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Mrs. Selby is still alive.

Mrs. Selby is still alive.
Mrs. Doty is suffering severely from an in
jured limb, caused by fall.
Mrs. Shoudy has gone to visit her sister and
friends in Berrien county.
A. w. Hayden has returned from Vermont
with another lot of fine wool sheep.
We wear knit boots now and do not suffer
any more with cold feet and are happy.
Will the NoRTHERNER please give the names
of the men who have been its editors? We
will if we can find out.-ED.
Z. G. Hincher and Mr.. Ward have lived on
places adjoining for two years, yet they never
met until one day last week.
Ike Edick's house caught fire one day last
week. His sister and Mrs. James Johnson
fought the fire bravely and kept it back unit
boy could run to the woods and get assist
ance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Grave Robbers.

OF all classes of people the professional
grave robbers are the most despised. He
robs us of our dear friends for few dollars.
How different is this new grave robber, DR..
Bigelow's Positive Cure, which robs graves
of thousands of consumptives. This I'M
equaled remedy for coughs, colds and con-
sumption, whooping cough, Group, and all
throat and lung diseases, subdues and con-
quers these troubles speedily, safely and
thoroughly. Trial bottles free, of Geo..
Longwell d Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
LawtOu.

VIM. Pelton of Kalamazoo, was in town
last Sunday.
Levi Stoker thinks he is the boss checker
player in the town.
w. r. Coddington of Grand Rapids, is
visiting friends here.
Rip Van Wrinkle got to the front last week
after a sleep of twenty years.
Crawford Smith is learning the art of
telegraphy, C. II. Smith teacher.
Win. Simmons pounds his ear and the
telegraph instrument at Ostemo now.
The party at Desenberg's hall last Friday
night was enjoyed by about twenty-five
couple.
We hear that Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant are not
much better. George Bryant is here most of
the time.
Saturday was good day for "corn juice
At least it would have appeared SO to a
stranger.
Some of our merchants close their places
of business quite early of late. Guess trade
must be dull.
Mrs. Cook-Kittie Maitland husband,
of Kalamazoo, have been visiting friends in
Lawton and vicinity.
Crawford Smith and Charley Hight have
sold their farm to ID. l.. Thornton. They
don't like to farm it.
Bill says he had as soon they would make
an example of him as anybody, but they
must do it in legal way.
certain Paw Paw dude don't like to have
Paw Paw people know that he attends
Lawton dances. Too bad.
Miss Hattie Bitely of Three Rivers sem
mary, has been spending a few days at the
residence of her uncle, Hon. N. II. Bitely.
Mrs. Ford, wife of Hon. Henry Ford, in
vited in few friends last week Monday
evening and a pleasant sociable time was
had.
Those who are TO participate in the M. +.
Sunday school entertainment, are busily
engaged in preparing their songs, dialogues,
Rotations. etc.
From the number of Autographs that G.
S. Adams has put up in his store, we don't
think he could have been idle while in Kala-
mazoo last week. They are worth looking
at.
Some of the largest and finest wildwood
logs we have seen this winter, were sold last
week by Ernest Gardner and Maurice Vining
to Juan McKeyes. They were cut near
White Oak.
Esq. Pitcher, the little, short, sawed-off
shoemaker did but little work last week. He
was afraid of freezing to death before reach
ing his shop, and so would not venture out
of his house.
Mrs. Geo. Robinson gave party at her
house last Thursday which was enjoyed by
aboutthirty of her numerous friends who sat
down to an excellent dinner, and did ample
| justice thereto.
1t seemed as though people were trying to
Guido each other last week in trying to tell
how cold it was, no two thermometers telling
the same tale. 1t is what we call an open
winter, indoors and out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Atwell were called 10
Mendon last week, by telegram announc
ing the death of Mrs. Atwell's youngest
sister. A report was current that it was theil
daughter Mary, but that was mistake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

A runaway on the streets Sunday after
noon.
G. w. Peters has been on the sick list,
but is now able to be ont.
Elder Cochran has accepted the call TO re-
main with the Congregationalists another
year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Notice 10 Farmers and 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 speciality. 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 colt, and all
with success and TO my entire satisfaction.
Paw Paw, April 26th, 1882.
l414 j. j. wOODMAN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Medical Notices.
Buck,eu,. Arnica saIye.

The greatest medical wonder of the world,
Warranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Can
GERS, Piles, Chilblains, Corns, letter, Chap
ped Hands, and all Skin Eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale by
Duncombe, Stearns 81 Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
1. Fun Better chan Physic:

Fun is excellent; hearty laugh is known
the whole world over to be health prompt
err: but fun does not fill the bill when man
needs physic. They would be more healthy
and live longer, enjoy life thoroughly if they
used DIR. Jones Red Glover Tonic, which
cures all blood disorders, indigestion, kidney
and liver troubles, removes pimples and is a
perfect tonic. Can be taken by the most
delicate. Only 80 cents per bottle of Geo.
w. Longwell Il Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31
Griggs' Glycerine saIve.

The best OH earth can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is sure
cure for cuts. bruises, scalds, burns, wounds,
and all other sores. Will positively cure
piles letter and all skin eruptions. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded. Only
% cents. For sale by Geo. w. Longwell 81
Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-31

Chappell has very nice assortment Of rings
solid gold and rolled plate, neck and guard
chains. solid pens. bracelets. charms, DC.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-17
Stowe.

The marriage Of Willie Ayers and Emma
Clair occurred at the Methodist parsonage
recently, Rev. Mr.. Thurston performing the
ceremony IA matched game OF base ball
was played last Saturday afternoon between
the Waterbury and Stowe boys. It resulted in
tie. Our townsman, Lucius Salies, occu-
pied the pulpit Of Unity church last Sunday
....O genial and obliging stage.drver, Bert
Faunce will soon cease to be an employe OF
Bailey, as he has purchased the stage line
between Waterbury and Morrisville. He takes
possession the LIST OF October. D.. The death OF
Chandler Watts occurred last Wednesday, and
the funeral services we're held at the house
Friday afternoon, Rev. G. f. Smith Of Plain
field, officiating. Mr.. Watts had been sick all
summer, and 1t had been apparent long time
that death was near at hand post mortem
examination revealed the heart in an enlarged
condition, 1t weighing eighteen ounces The
immediate cause of his death was the accumu-
lation of water around bis lungs. Mr. Watts
was sixty-seven years of age, was born in this
town and has always resided here. :. Mr..
Fisher is building barn on the place recently
purchased of Widow Perkins, and making
other quite extensive repairs. =. Mary Sim
mons is visiting at Willamstown. Mrs Sim
mons has gone to Connecticut to spend the
winter, taking her little daughter Bertha with
her. Matte Nutting has been visiting at St.
Adams. Harry Smith of Iowa, who has been
spending several weeks in his native place, re-
turned home this week.. Rev George Smith
and wife OF Plainfield have been visiting in
town for about two weeks. =. Peter and Johnnie
Quinn have gone to Minneapolis to seek their
fortune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-17

MISUNDERSTANDING Hall is at his fathers,
In this place, suffering from a broken arm.
His crippled arm was broken by chain strik-
ing it while he was employed at Bruces saw
mill In Granville Some kind of animal has
been digging potatoes for Amasa Paine. Over
twenty bushels have been picked up, being
rooted or thrown out by some animal evidently
in search Of white grubs, they being plenty
In the potato hills. =. Harvey Allen has re.
Gently been granted pension Of So per month,
with arrears OF over So, 900. The Adventists
are about putting in the foundation walls for
their church on the Judevine lot. White
grubs are seriously damaging the potatoes in
many fields, and are unusually numerous in
all. Harrison Chase has purchased the ]. II,
Magoon farm, near East village, and takes i'm
mediate possession, having the crops, stock,
etc. Hardwick band attended the excursion
to Maquam on Saturday last. The Sunday.
schools of East Hardwick and Greensboro par
ticipated in the excursion, numbering on this
occasion more than four hundred :. About
forty tickets were sold at this station last week
for the state fair. I'VE understand that w
ii. Ward has sold his residence, near the depo,
In this village, to Herbert Page. Price 81, 400
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-17

Chelsea.-At the fire meeting, last Friday
night the following officers were elected: Fore
man, I. Sullivan; assistant foreman, II. C.
Birchmore; clerk, f. Fuller; foreman of lad
ders, S. E. Burnham foreman of hooks, F.
Allen; foreman of axes, p. w. Rogers fore
man of pumps, E Fuller committee, F. |.
Whitney, W. Courtney and T. Sullivan. -. A
tally-ho coach and four horses passed through
here last week Tuesday 1t contained party
of twelve from New York, who had been to the
White Mountains and were travelling overland.
80. Mrs. Mclaughlin of South Boston lectured
on temperance at the Methodist church last
Thursday evening f. r. Hyde has sold his
house on Maple avenue, occupied by G. f
Peters, to Mrs Joel Ordway of Lowell Mass,
for $500 ....J. A. K Corwin and wife have re.
turned from Beebe Plain, Canada where they
have been visiting the past week. :. Principal
Harmon Locke and wife have gone to house.
keeping in DR.. NJ II, Corwin's new house
S. Is. Hebard is away on a vacation. Mary
A. Wills is visiting her sister, Mrs f. w
Bixby. She has been an invalid for long
time, and has not been to the village for over
six years, e. Emma NJ Hatch has gone to the
New England Conservatory OF Music, Boston
80. Mrs. Dudley Cabot is sick with inf NINA
ton of the stomach Mrs. A. H. Powers i,
| also sick. The following named persons
were elected justices Of the peace at the late
freeman's meeting: W. S. Hatch, L. G. Hink
ley, Daniel Brown, j. A. K. Corwin, II. l.
Bixby and Hyde Cabot E. Lewis Lucas lost
good horse last week