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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Gohleville.

Wheat 81 cents.
Comrade HUFF of Mendon. is in town this
week.
Stoge Howard is again the happy father
of boy.
Miss May Harmon is on visit to friends
at Augusta, Mich.
A Mr.. Wright of Paw Paw has moved to
the Slonaker house.
Mr.. Eli Bush will take care of the farm in
the absence of Phil.
Quite blizzard here last Saturday night
and Sunday. Considerable snow fell.
Crosby has in his yard $4,000 feet of
logs, some of them oak scaling over 1000
feet.
Glendale farmers come to Gobleville to get
the celebrated roller flour. They are well
pleased.
If the Herald man will excuse us we will
discontinue our personalities as such items
are of no interest to any one.
We think John Palmer is homesick. wants
to get back to Gobleville. Farming in the
winter does not agree with him.
w. +. Bartlett dentist. from Battle Greek
has established an Office here with DR.. An
derson He will be here on Mondays, Tues
days and Wednesdays.
The law states that where constable let's
a prisoner escape he shall be liable to the
same penalty as the prisoner would have
been. Hard on Charley Brown of Gobleville.
The Kansas party stated last tuesday. j.
w. Heron, Nancy Wilcox. Mrs. Henry
L. Ill. F,.o4 II I Drrh
boy, and Mrs. Starks of Pine Grove, made
up the company. Sill Wilcox is now lone
wildly
Charley Brown, our constable. went into
the country last week TO arrest man. Before
arresting him, Charley let him 60 into the
house to change his clothes. At last reports,
Brown was following his tracks towards
Allegan.
We understand that DIR. Devere will con-
tinue the practice of medicine here. DR..
Motif, who came here TO fill his place. will 60
TO Lawton. DIR. Nj. is genial chap and, if
to his interest, we would like to have him
stay here.
Last week, at Pine Grove Mills, Frank
Nash came very near severing his connection
with this world. Swinging from scantling
overhead his hands slipped of and he fell OH
his back, striking his head on the floor and
| rendering him insensible.
Lell Heron returned from Kansas last
week and was very much surprised at the
reports of the terrible weather in that state.
He says they were blowing there up to the
first of January, and that he labored through
that month digging wells with as little in
convenience as he would in this state last
winter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

After suffering from severe illness. Mr..
and Mrs. Travis and Miss Jessie Heald are
all able TO be out again, whereat themselves
and friends rejoice.
Those who attended the County Lodge, L.
q. q. L. at Lawrence ON Wednesday of last
week report a good time. The next session
will be held at Gobleyile on the third We'd
nesday in May.
Rev. j. ID. Potter closed his evangelical
labors here last Sabbath morning. His
short ministry was productive of much good
and we can heartily recommend him 20 any
community desiring the services of an evan
gelist.
A. r. Diver, the railroad hotel landlord. re-
turned from Nebraska last week. When he
went there last spring his claim was 200
miles from anywhere; now there is a railroad
and a thriving village close by. He will
return soon.
Inasmuch as the temperance lodge organ
lied at Mattswan renders no allegiance 10
the Grand Lodge, the Il. q. L. or the r. w.
q. L.. /. o. G.. T., but pays tribute TO what
they term the Grand Lodge of the World, it
seems like a misnomer 10 call II a lodge of
l. y. q. L.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Alueua.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings
instead OF Thursday.
Miss Emma Failing visited friends at
Gobleville last week.
We hear that Mr.. Lynd will occupy Joe
Mather's house about the first of April.
John Rhodes will return to Gliddenburg
where he has engaged to work for Charles
AcCollum.
Meetings, conducted 10y Bud" Roberts,
are being held at the Dunkard Church this
week. May success attend bis efforts.
Vene Fisk has been spending couple of
weeks visiting at Kalamazoo and attending
meetings at the Baptist Church in Lawton.
The donation party was not held on the
10th, as was stated last week, but was de-
ferred until the Odd, on account of illness in
the family of Mr.. Hipp.
A number of Mrs. Phebe Langdons old
schoolmates and friends gave her a pleasant
surprise on Wednesday evening of Last week.
very enjoyable time was had.
The following officers were elected at the
last meeting of the Literary Society: l.. G. Van
Auken, Pres. Miss Mabel Lynd, Vice Pres;
Miss Libbie Hill. Sec; Miss Emma Failing,
Treas; q. l.. Miner, Marshal; Mrs A. j. X.
Hinckley and Vene Fisk, Critics; II. 4.
Brewer and Miss Allie Miner, Com. on pro-
gramme. The election of officers occupied
30 much time that the question for discussion,
whether the u. s. had the right to inter
fere with the religious practices of the Nor
MONS was deferred until future meeting
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

horse belonging To Jason Atwell kicked
the bucket last Sunday evening.
A new doctor was in the village Saturday,
trying to lease an Office in which 10 do bust
ness.
Chas Lyle, who has been at Fairfield,
Neb., during the winter, returned Saturday.
He speaks highly of that country.
Byron and Lew are having il nip and tuck
and 1t is hard telling who has the inside
track; in fact ms Shorty VS.. Shorty.
| A brand new sign will ornament the feed
store of Xix & Dawson, the new firm which
has just started in business in this village.
It's pretty rough on fellow to try and
make mash on a fine young damsel and
find that she is only minister's wife and
that his efforts are vain.
The party given by Nj. ii. Smith at his
hail last Friday evening, was participated in
10y about forty couples and was one of the
finest OF the season. Supper was served at
the rooms of A. i. McEheny which were
donated for the purpose, and which made 1t
very convenient for the dancers. The ladies
who prepared the eatables received much
praise from those who had the pleasure of
sitting down TO the table and satisfying the
inner man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Keller.

Roads all broken up, neither wheeling nor
sleighing, business stagnant.
Elder Force is slowly recovering from
severe attack of pleuro-pneumonia-
Miss Ella Buck, who has been out of
school for week on account of sickness, re-
sumed her duties last week.
The p. of II. have made arrangements to
purchase Will Diapers building on ST. Joe
street. 1t will be fitted up for hall.
Kate Hills visited the school in district
No. three few days ago and reported a very
Williams, teacher.
Mr. Frank Pitcher. who has been laid up
for time. is able 10 be about the house but
does no work. Girls. now is the time to visit
the sick and comfort the Respondent.
Keller Grange was well represented at the
Pomona Grange held at Lawrence last
Thursday. a fair delegation also attended
the District Lodge /. .. q. L. held at the
same place on the previous day.
1t would not be ont of place for some Of
your correspondents 10 mention the fact of
much needed highway repairs While going
from Keller TO Hartford last week, we no
ticed two bridges having no railing. both of
which spanned streams sufficiently large to
endanger life in case of accident. We re-
specially call attention TO the matter.
We understand that new grocery store
will be established at Sister Lakes. This
will certainly benefit the public, as the one
now there keeps a card table. and such men as
hang around the "corner grocery" and card
table are the kind who smoke, swear and
| squirt tobacco Juice. Such places respecta-
bile men cannot patronize, and women and
children find them disgusting. man who
expects public patronage must free his room
! from the card table nuisance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Decatur.

Mrs. Pat. Rowland died last Saturday and
was buried on Monday.
Hiram Benedict has been laid up for sew
eral weeks with sciatica.
j. ii. futile has had the interior of his
house tastefully decorated.
John Shaad has new plate glass in the
front windows of his store.
Chas. Rawson, who has been quite i'll for
some time, is able to be out again.
A brother of Mr.. /. b. Bagley from Ban
gor, IL clerking for him in the store.
Geo. Nesbitt has sold his interest in the
meat market to his late partner. /. b. Bag
ley.
Mrs. Mary Bancroft of Reed City, with
her two children, is visiting at her fathers,
Mr.. Oscar Caldwell
A. A. O'Rourke. representative to the
Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. +. at Bay City, re-
ports good time.
Bsq. Moulton has been "off his feed for
a few days. Perhaps it is owing 10 his
change of quarters.
The smoke stack ut John Bickhart's mill
was blown down by the gale of last Friday
night. 1t has been replaced with new one.
Mrs. Emma Marshall of Paw Paw, and
Mrs. Mead of Bancroft, we're the guests of
their sister, Mrs Addie Van Fleet, ON Sun
day last.
The Sunday convention held here
last week was well attended by delegates
from all parts of the county. Among them
were some of Paw Paws best singers.
Our union school celebrated washington's
birthday with exercises appropriate to the
occasion. The rooms we're tastefuly deco
rated with flags, eyergreens, etc. The school
was never in a more fiourishing condition.
nor more ably conducted than at the present
time; Prof. Pierce principal, Miss st. John
preceptress, and all the other teachers well
qualified for the positions they fill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
CORRESPONDENCE.



The schools in districts number two and
ten closed on Friday last.
The boys who bought those new cutters
pray for snow. but it seems to avail them
nothing.
Miss Mary Mergenthaler has returned
from her visit TO Kalamazoo. accompanied
by her cousin, Miss wildermuth.
The pink social at X. Nj. j. Halls OF
tuesday evening of last week was a great
Success Receipts about six dollars. MIR.
Jason Ewers won the prize offered for the
most expert bean-bag pitching.
We were recently shown quilt consisting
OF ll52 pieces, the work of Mrs. Cook, moth
or OF Mrs. Van Antwerp. and done since her
eighty first birthday. The old lady is now
eighty-three years old and in good health.
The lyceum at South Porter still continues
to draw crowded houses. Az the last meet
ing 1t was decided that capital punishment
should not be restored in Michigan. song
by master BERTHE Streator. a lad of only
seven years. was well rendered and greatly
pleased the audience.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Hartford.

Charley Walling is agent for the Cold
water Road Cart Co.
With your correspondents here, IL seems
20 be "one out all out"
Our school celebrated G.. WIS birthday on
Tuesday. No session on Monday.
II anybody finds pair of cardinal silk
nlittens. he will confer n favor by
leaving them at the posoffice.
Chet Conklin will soon open meat market
in tho back part of his grocery store. Our
town can well support two markets.
At last we have good Ere engine. Now,
when we have a fire, let every one bring a
nail of water to put into the machine.
Our business houses closed mp several
times while the evangelist was here so that
All might have an opportunity TO attend the
meetings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
A Walking SkeIaton.

Mr. L. Spainger, of Mechanicsburg, Pa,
writes: Il was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on the lungs, and reduced to ,odlk-
ing Skeleton. Got free trial bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me so much good that bought "a
dollar bottle. After using three bottles, found
myself once more man, completely restored
to health, with hearty appetite. and gain
in flesh of As lbs Call at G. l.. Eaton's Drug
Store and get free trial bottle of this Ger.
tain cure for all Lunn Diseases. Large bot
ties Sl.O0
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
BARNES DISTRICT,

BARNES DISTRICT.
W. Dell's child. mentioned last week. is
dead
There was dance at Mary Heath's on the
22d inst.
Miss Emma Robinson has returned home
after teaching five months term of school
in Covert.
Question for debate az the next meeting of
the lyceum, Ros0Ir6d,-"Ihst Deity is more
plainly revealed by nature than by scripture.
Chief disputants affirmative, Geo. Webster.
negative. Frank Fuller.
The quarterly session of the County Grange
was held with Lawrence Grange on the 18th
inst. There was good attendance and the
programme was fully carried out. The next
meeting will be held in May next with Ham
ilton Grange.
At the meeting of Lawrence Grange last
Saturday evening, il was voted 10 have a
social i'll the near future. The question as
to what are the causes OF dormancy in su-
coordinate oranges. what Is the remedy and
what is the duty of patrons toward them,
produced lively discussion.
Some thirty or more years ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Conklin moved upon the farm where
they now reside. During their residence
here, they have formed a large circle of ac-
quaintances and, 10y their kindness. have
made many friends. about fifty OF whom
visited their home last Tuesday evening for
the purpose of giving them pleasant sur
prise, and To show them that they had not
forgotten to notice the light OF time. II
was Mr. C.'s 5sth birthday, and he was pre-
scented with handsome chair as token of
the high regard in which he is held by the
community III which he resides. Mr.. j..
Robinson made the presentation speech. to
which Mr.. Conklin made a fitting response,
thanking his friends for their kind remem.
brance. The party enjoyed themselves with
music and pleasant conversation until nearly
twelve o'clock, when they partook OF an
elegant repast such as the ladies here know
so we'll how 10 prepare. As the assembled
guests separated. they cordially wished Mr..
and Mrs. Conklin many more years of hap
piness and expressed the hope that they
might be present at many future birthday
anniversaries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Houses in Finland are built by first
raising substantial foundation of
4tone several feet above the ground.
Upon this beams are piled one above
tnc other, dovetailed ut the corners,
and packed with moss and other good
uon-conducting material, and firmly
fastened to each other by wooden pegs
80 as to make up the walls. Deals are
aid on the outside of the walls, and
hey are carved. painted and otherwise
adorned, according to the wealth and
,ancy of tho owner. Houses thus con-
structcd are very warm. The Gar and
CzArIka slept in one of them on their
recent visit to Finland.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

The great sources of the extensive curative
range of DR.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic are
its great blood purifying qualities and its gem
lie apertive action, thereby removing all re-
straint from the secretive organs, curing
promptly and thoroughly dyspepsia, costive-
ness, bad breath, piles, pimples, low spirits,
sick and nervous headache, ague, malaria, and
all stomach. liver and kidney troubles The
most delicate stomach accepts it with relish.
Price fifty cents OF c. w. Longwell.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
PROSPECT LAKE

A brand new girl at Cassius Bankers.
f. L. Phelps has returned from bis visit
to New York.
The donation for Elder Chamberlin has
been postponed TO March 9Th.
Mrs. Roll Harris of Hamilton, visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Jacobs, last week
during the blizzard.
+. s. Northrups wife has left him, TO
spend two weeks with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
+. ID. Jacobs, in Paw Paw.
The lyceum will have sham law suit on
Thursday evening, Msrch 4th. 1t will be an
aggravated assault and battery case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

The days are very short, and +. A. says
the nights are mere nothing when they call
him up to do the morning chores at 1890 in
the evening.
We are panied to announce the death of
Schuyler only son of Rev. ID. 5. Bacon,
while at school at Valparaiso, Ind, on Thurs
day morning, of congestion Of the brain. Hs
was a youth of rare attainments and respect
ed by all who knew him. The funeral was
held Sunday at the school house. kev. Wood.
mansee of Hartford, officiating.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Over one million boxes of Acker's Dyspep-
STA Tablets sold in the past twelve months,
purely upon their merits. Why suffer with
Chronic Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach, Sick headache. Heartburn, and Fe-
male Troubles, when Covert a. Bartram offer
you relief and positive cure in the Dyspepsia
Tablets. They sell them on guarantee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Thousands say SO.

Mr.. L. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: II
never hesitate to recommend your Electric
Bitters TO my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
Bitters are the purest and best medicine
known and will positively cure Kidney and
Liver complaints. Purify the blood and reg
ulate the bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds of
doDexs in doctors bills every year. Sold al
fftv cents bottle 10y G. l.. Eaton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Judge of q government by the men it pro-
auces. Judge of a man by his deeds, tree
by its fruits, a medicine by its results. Time
tried and true is Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure,
which contains the good qualities of all the
best cough remedies without the defects of
any of them. A safe and speedy remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles.
Sold by q, w. Longwell in fifty cent and
dollar bottles. Healing to the lungs. Safe
and pleasant for children.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Mrs. Chas. Hathaway of southwest Law
renee, died of consumption last Thursday
night, aged fifty-six years. Funeral services
were held at the brick church on Sunday af-
ternoon, Elder Dewey of Dowagiac. officiat-
ing.
Meetings are still held at the Free Metho-
dist Church and also at the Nj. y. Church.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25
Bucklen's Arnica saIve

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teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Mr.. w. X. Vanderbilt has an ambition 10
own the finest steam yacht in the world. and
has engaged Mr.. St. Cllre Byrne an Eng
lsh naval architect. to design and construct
il. The cost is TO he not less than $500, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

The best on earth. can truly be said OF
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is sure
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds
burns, wounds and all other sores. Will
positively cure piles, letter and all skin erup
tons Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Only 20
cents. Sold by G.. w. Lougwell.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Up in Greenland it is nothing 10 run a
daily newspaper. The days are three months
long. A newspaper has Just been started
there which promises to make "bear stories
n specialtv'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

General Lew Wallace says that Colonel
Robert q. Ingersol is responsible for "Ben
Hur." Ingersoll's blasphemy led him to
study the Bible, and the novel was the result
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

One of the biggest jokes OF the season is
the wild appeal of a New York Bourbon
organ ito the democratic conscience
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

President Cleveland is still explaining
MIR. Cleveland IS rapidly becoming defen-
sive partisan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-02-25

Georgia's latest curiosity is chicken with
but one wing. 1t is eight months old. and
was Matched 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-26
our Butter.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In reply to - Justice " in an article
on d" Our Butter" in to-day's paper, |
would say that his idea of our country
cousins mixing butter and oleomarga-
rine, putting it in rolls, and sending it
TO this market for mountain-roll butter,
is new to me. | am 10th to believe 1t.
If " Justice will go to some grocer IN
whom he has confidence and pay him
liberal price, l think he may rest salts
fed he is using pure butter.
But, Mr.. Editor, there are some peo-
pie so unhappily constituted they doubt
the purity Of almost every article OF
consumption, together with the honestly
Of the dealer. How much better they
feel for pursuing such course cannot
tell. For myself, prefer thinking the
goods pure and the dealer honest. |
reckon il the truth were known the
seller is as often honest as tn" ouVer'
l do not know any grocer who sells
oleomargarine or any mixture thereof
for butter. FAMILY GROCER.
Richmond, March %, 1886.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-26
vIEws oN EnuCATION.

The DEGREES on the education Of the
clergy voice the sentiments so eloquent
ly expressed in the mastery speech by
Bishop Spalding on this subject during
the Council. If we would avoid all in
tellectual paralysis in Catholic society,
our clergy must be provided with every
means OF prosecuting elaborate courses
of study and preparing themselves to
meet false, brilliant literature with an
equally brilliant true one. Regarding
the instruction of the laity, the Council
DEGREES that since religion can never be
divorced from our actions there is .
need of erecting everywhere parish
schools, which may so temper religion
with science that the two may go hand
IN hand, so that the intellect be not do
yelopsd to the prejudice Of the moral
qualities, hut both, equally developed,
should result in the formation Of true
citizens and earnest Christians. To
eject this the Council orders that with.
n two wears from the PRONUNCIATION oil
tbsse DEGREES . parochial school must
BE- erected and started near each church,
urlsss the bishop for grave reason
should defer for time the build
ipx Of such . school. Should .
priest b. his own Dsglisencs prevent
! -. i. F. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-26
a" Our Butter
To the Editor o. me Dispatch:

To the Editor o. me Dispatch:
If " Justice" really meant what his
Signature strictly implies he would hnd
out who are the "compounders Oh the
hog-fat and tallow stuff" to which ne
alludes, and make them known to the
public and not content himself with
bringing down contempt and odium
upon the heads of his "country cou-
SINS" Then he might place with im'
punity the word Justice " below his
productions, for he would then be doing
Justice TO the country cousin, who deals
fairly by and to his fellow-citizenS, who
have like HIMSELF to eat it. Should nj
desire any aid in finding out, the under
signed will give all the help he can.
4 COMPOUNDFR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-26

Leave ilt.u ~
Richmond. -. h"'h
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-26

Nv request OF the owners. we snail sell oy
nublic auction, on the premises on
FRIDAY NEXT. MARCH 18TH
a, /, O'Clock r. NJ. FOUR NEW AND At
TRACTIVE TWO-STORY BRlCk DWELL
fiNGs. NCs. 1902, 1404. l4O6, and l4oS, on
the north side OF Ashland street ne,' 49, ma
doIph street, and very near the Ola reseI,
yoir. containing five rooms each; the usual
conveniences. good water on the . lot; IN ~
perfect order. we'll buiit, ana escn i''"'iN7
aox90 feet, with alley in the rear.
Also. the CORNER LOT. ADJOINING s Sn,
dweIlirgs on the east. fronting twenty ieet
on Ashland street and eAtenoluE VsH
ninety feet on liandolp h street 10 sald any
These houses will command deslraDe
class OF tenants at good rents; VIII cost ou u.
little for insurance or repairs anu ueiIi t ~
the line of the city's growth. VIII increase
i'm value. All parties contempla III
vestments should attend this sale;
W. II. LYME & CO.,
,,b on Auctioneers.