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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11
The Strike in Texas.
Traffic ON the Texas and Mis-
souri, Pacifics in the Lone
Star State Almost
Suspended,

FORT WORTH, Tex, March s.
There is universal surprise in this city
at the great railroad strike which be-
gan here last evening. There was no
intimation that it was coming. At
5 80 the whistle at the round-house
blew, and at once every machinist,
car repalrer, section hand, baggage
handler, and, In fact, every man who
belongs to Assembly No. 101, Knights
of Labor, stopped work. The business
of the Texas Pacific and Missouri Pa
cifc was almost completely suspended
here. Three hundred men mad stop.
ped work ia an instant. The orders
came from Sedalla. The causes are
said to be numerous, but the chief
one is that 81 80 per day is demanded
as days wages for unskilled laborers
who nov receive 81 Is per day. Other
reasons are the refusal to make eight
hours days work. and the discharge
of men at Marshall. No freight trains
went out last night, and Gil the freight
engines are In the round house. No
railroad work of any description is
being done, except the movement of
passenger trains, and no one is left to
handle baggage but the baggage mas
ter.
LATER ADVICES.
regarding the strike on the Texas
Pacific railroad give an interview with
Gov. Brown, one of the receivers of
the road, which in substance is as
follows:
The workmen in the shops at Mar
shall. Big Springs and Fort Worth
walked out yesterday, but no employe
of the company has ever laid any
grievance before the receivers Or their
agents. If any man had felt aggriev-
ed and had expressed it we would
Immediately have looked into the
grievance and would have righted any
wrong we found. We are determined
to protect our employees against any
wrongs from ourselves or our agents
Oh from outside Intermediates. We
claim however, the right to adjust
the difference, if any there be, between
ourselves and our employees without
the meditation of people who are not
in our employ. We pay our employees
promptly and we claim they shall
prefer their grievances direct to us
and not involve officious interference
of persons who do not appear on our
rolls and who are unknown to us.
From other sources it is stated that
the strike is likely to become general
on ali the Gould lines IN Texas, as
well as the Texas Pacific, and that the
trouble may extend to other roads IN
the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11
A Hard Question.
Merchant Traveller.

"Mama," said Johnny, "can any
body hear with their mouth?"
mo child, I don't think they can, .
replied the ungrammatical mother.
Then, mamma, what made Mr..
Jones tell sister he wanted to tell her
something, and put his lips to her
mouth, instead of her ears?"
The mother didn't question Johnny,
but turned her attention to Mr.. Jones,
and that worthy made it all right by
the proper explanations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

NJ. PAsTEUR mas announced to the
French academy that his SYSTEM of in
oculation has proved successful in 325
CAGES Of persons bitten by mad dogs.
In only one case did his treatment re-
in failure, and in that there was pope
less delay ia seeking his assistance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

SOME one claims to have found out
that the bushel of corn which the dis
tillery buys for 80 cents is eventually
sold tc the drinkers for $4,000. Times
may be hard, but the gentle distilter
manages to make his little profit every
Lime
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11
last wear thu electric light was i

Last year the electric light was ia
troduced into the great ball room at
Buckingham Palace, where the state
balls and concerts are held, and it has
proved so great an improvement and
is altogether so sue cessful that the
Queen has now decided to have the
grand entrace hall also lighted by elet-
ricltv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11
1RANB RAPIDS

DURING the last year the pawnbrok-
ers' business in Berlin increased II per
cent. More than 60 per cent. of the
people who habitually resort to the
pawnshops are working men and
small traders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

Mrs. Crawford, the divorce in the
Dixie case, is very pretty woman, as
is her sister, the widow of the late
Ashton Duke, Sir Charles brother.
Sir Charles first wife was also a re-
markably beautiful woman, an Irish
ady, Miss Shiel. He has an only
OF by her, not twelve years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11
GENERAL NOTES.

NV MEXICO, having fniahed her
penitentiary, took twenty-five of her
convicts home from Kansas.
TIE Iowa House Tuesday passed to
third reading the bill making the poss-
ession of a government license to sell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

BOSTON has raised So, 800 for the
benefit of Mrs. Hancock, and some OF
the Generals friends in Washington
talk of presenting her house on Du-
pont circle in that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

People are recognizing the danger at
tending the use of opium, and Iegisla-
tive bodies are being called upon to
suppress the growing evil. The only
cough mixture which does not contain
epiates, and YET is of remarkable eff
cacy, is Red Star Cough Cure. %
cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-11

For twenty years Mrs. John Gemmill,
Milroy, n film County, Pehna., could
not walk, on account of an injury to the
spine. One bottle of st. Jacobs Oil gave
relief the second enabled her to walk
and cured her.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
Obituary.

Died, at Porter, Van Buren, County, Mich
igan, July 2d, 1856, Mrs. Mary L. Burling.
ton, formerly Mary L. Rich, wife of James
w. Burlington Esq, and daughter of Mrs.
w. w. Robbins of Lawton, Mich. Mrs.
Burlington was born July 22d, 1S43, at
Marcellus, Onondaga County. n. Y, being,
at the time of her decease, nearly forty-two
years of age She was married to Mr.. Bur-
lington on the l4th day of March, A. D..
1866, and was the mother of a large family
of children, six sons, the youngest about
five years old, and three daughters. She
was indeed good companion, clinging to
her husband to the last, seemingly unable to
endure having him out of her sight. A true and
faithful mother, she guided her children with
kind and loving hand in a most remarkable
way, rearing them to be loved and respected
by all. Sister Burlington was converted to
Christianity seventeen years ago, at the Por
ter Nj. p. Church, under the ministrations of
Rev. S. Reeves, and was faithful in the per-
Torrance of all her christian duties. taking
the greatest pains to help sustain the Ladies'
Society, to keep the church in order, and,
until during the past year, acting as choris-
ter at public meetings, attending funerals
and leading in the singing. OF her, it may
be said, she did what she could" Her
parents have lost an honored and respected
daughter, her husband loving and affection
ate companion, her children dear mother
whose guiding hand few can equal, the
church a steadfast christian friend. the
minister a true christian helper and the
choir a faithful, constant worker. Her
family did all that could be done to prolong
her stay on earth, and every comfort that
could be provided was at her command. A
post 00rtem examination showed that the
cause of her death was difficulty of the heart.
The funeral exercises were at the home, on
Sunday, July 4th. conducted by Rev. VIM.
d. Tompkinson of Kalamazoo.
He that believeth in me shall never taste
death, but is passed through death into
eternal life in Heaven"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

Among the terrapins brought for sale
last season to William 5. Heverin, Little
Creek Landing, Delaware bay, was one
with portion of its shell crushed A
fracture of the reptiles upper plate
made it apparent that it had been
struck by paddle of one of the many
side-wheel steamboats, that ply in the
bav. On account of this accident it was
named steamboat" 1t was placed in
the pen and thrived, and in time, after
daily repetitions of its strange title. it
came TO know its name. Every day Mr..
Heverin would walk toward the enclos-
IRE wherein he held thousands of terra
pins captive. and when he called out
Steamboat the manned tortoise would
walk up an inclined plank and eat
pieces of liver. chicken ontrails, and fish
from his hands. Then n sudden whistle
would cause thousands of the high-pric-
Ell reptiles to Chamber up the plank to
secure their rations. A well-known
gentleman of this city tells me that he
has walked toward Heverin's terrapin
pen score of times without attracting
the least notice from its occupants, but
the moment the proprietor joined him
there was flutter all over the water
and little heads with bead-like eyes
popped from beneath the surfaces They
never failed TO exhibit their knowledge
of the fact that the feeder was before
them. Turtles that command $50 a
dozen ought to know something. -Phila-
deLphia NeUs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
Additional Locals.
re Don't Want their Patronage

ktt AOh ~ AtlttF
This is the way Mr.. w. II. Filley. proprie-
tor of the Clifton House bar advertises his
business:
"To aH Whom It may Coaceya:
Know ye that by the payment Of Three
Hundred and Twenty-Seven Dollars and
Forty Cents, we are permitted to retail Intox-
icating Liquors at our saloon in this city.
70 the wife who has drunkard for hus-
band, or friend who is unfortunately dissi-
pated, we say emphatically, give us notice
in person of ouch case or cases, in which you
are interested, and all such shall be excluded
from our place. Let mothers, fathers, sisters
and brothers do likewise and their requests
will be regarded. We pay a heavy tax for
the privilege of selling whiskey and other
liquors. and we want it distinctly understood
that we have no desire to sell to drunkards
or minors or to the poor or destitute. We
much prefer that they save their money, and
put it where it will do the most good TO their
families. There are gentlemen of honor, and
men of money, who can afford it, and it is
with such that we desire to trade
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
Wedding Bells.

In our last issue we mentioned the marriage
of Mr.. Frank L. McGurrin to Miss Jennie
A. Darling but went to press too early TO give
an extended account of the affair.
The ceremony took place at st. Mary's
Church in this village, at two o'clock u. M..
on Wednesday the 30th day of June.
Shortly before this hour the guests began to
arrive at the church, and were conducted to
seats by the gentlemanly ushers, Messrs. j. L.
Brock, Il. ID. Darling and j. c. Dunning. A
number of young people, friends of the bride
and groom, were present from abroad, and
the handsome costumes of some of the ladies
greatly added to the beauty of the scene.
A few minutes after the appointed hour,
the strains of the Wedding March, played by
a cornet and organ, sounded from the gal
lery, two of the ushers having enclosed the
center aisle with white ribbon resting upon
the ends of the pews on either side. car
pet extended from the altar, which was hand
somely decorated with flowers, out through
the front entrance and over the sidewalk to
the carriages. Upon this carpet the bridal
party now entered in the following order;
first, four little girls,-Misses Minnie WEIGH.
Rena Van Fossen, Era Cooley and Aggie
Wiley-all dressed in white and CARRYING
baskets of flowers; then came the brides
maid, Miss Lettie Darling and the grooms-
man, brother of Mr.. McGurrin, Miss
Lettie being attired in lovely dress of pink
satin; the bride and groom came last. the
bride wearing an elegant dress of cream col
ored silk, en- train, and veil of white ilu-
sion.
At the altar they were met by Rev. Father
Wernert, who read the marriage ceremony of
the Catholic Church. asking the customary
questions and finally pronouncing the CON
tracing parties husband and wife.
The bridal procession then left the church
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
REDUCTIONS IN
SUMMER GOODS
SELLIC s.

Summer Silks at Csc, former price 4Oc
Summer Silks at 35c former price soc.
Elegant Lawns at 4 and cents per yard.
Batlste Cloths and Pacific Lawns in Large Variety
Seersuckers. 10 cents and one shilling.
Embroidered Robes in White 81 Colored
White Goods in Fine Assortment at Low Prices.
Millinery Goods at Sweeping Reductions
Now is the time to Buy Goods Cheap at
W. T. SEITTc
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

in reversed order from that in which they
entered, the ushers refolded the ribbons, and
the assemblage dispersed.
reception was then held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Darling, mt which large
number of invited guests were present, and
many beautiful and valuable gifts were re-
ceived
The happy couple left on the evening train
for their future home in Kalamazoo, taking
with them the best wishes of a host of
friends.
CHINA WEDDING.
Wednesday, June 30th, was the twentieth
anniversary of the marriage of MIR. James
Billiard and Miss Hannah Churchill, and the
event was celebrated by the assemblage of n
large number of invited guests at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard, on the even
ing of that day.
At about the hour of half past seven the
arrivals began, and continued until the house
was filled to overlooking.
The supper tables were spread in a large
tent which had been erected for the occasion
in the yard, and. during the evening. about
one hundred and ten persons partook of a
most elegant repast.
Among those present from abroad, we no.
ticed Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. Heath of Bangor
and Chilly" Billiard and wife, of Niles
The evening was spent in social inter-
course, enlivened by instrumental music
A large number of presents, both useful
and ornamental, including complete
set OF cluster band" dishes, were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard, showing the high
esteem In which they are universally held in
the community.
At a late hour. the company dispersed, all
agreeing that they had spent most enjoy
able evening, and all uniting in wishing for
this worthy couple many more years of hap
piness. and many returns OF their wedding
anniversary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

Mr.. Heavipurse (to his daughter)-
eyes, Carrie, we shall hereafter spend
our summers at the north, and when the
winter approaches we shall 60 south,
and thus escape the cold weather"
Carrie-"But, father, reflect. l can not
do it. Just think of the consequences"
Mr.. H-"ConsequencesP What conse-
quences, prayP" Carrie-"Why, father,
don't you see, if am to have two sum-
mers year, by the time am % l shall
be woman of 80 summers. Really, /
can not consent to grow old rs fast as
that. "-Boston Transcript.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

JOHN GoLDINa, anarchist, of Detroit says
he would have gloried in throwing the bomb
that caused 30 much destruction at Chicago,
and that he would gladly have been hung
for the act. 1t is great pity he couldn't be
hung anyhow. The sooner we have law
that will put such vagabonds in the peniten-
tiary the better it will be for the we'll being
of society and the safer will be the lives and
property of their fellow citizens. There is
not another country on earth where such
atrocious sentiments could be publicly utter
ed and the miscreant who uttered them go
UNPUBLISHED, and such incendiary talk ought
not to be permitted even in free America.
Freedom of speech is all right but freedom
does not mean license and should not be so
construed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
CLOTHING
LONG BRICK STORE.

The writer is strong in the belief,
and fully convinced in his own opin-
ion, that the assortment OF Ready
Made Clothing now offered at the
Long Brick Store is without excep-
ton the best, the most desirable, and
the cheapest we have ever offered at
any previous period. Now all the
undersigned asks is the smallest COM
pensation imaginable, and his never
firing hand will be found always
ready without ringing the bell.
Respectfully Yours,
+. SMITH & co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
These are solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regu-
lator ever placed within reach of suffering
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only certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by @. J.. Eaton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

Sheldon X Hutchins wish to announce to the pub
lie and their old patrons that they may be found
at the old stand Of o. III. p. Sheldon first place east
a full line of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

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-
tions. Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08
That MandamuS.

When the NoRTHERNER published the
item in reference to the application to the
supreme court for a mandamus against the
village board of the village of Lawrence to
compel them to approve the bonds of liquor
Dealers it also expressed the opinion that
the application would result in decision as
to the validity or invalidity of the so-called
village option law. 1t knew very we'll that
the court would evade making such decision
if it were possible, but there did not appear
to be any way to dodge the real question in
issue. The court, however, was equal to the
emergency, and managed to dispose of the
case without touching in any manner upon
the validity of the local option law. Judge
Hilton represented the relator and b. f.
Heckert Esq, the respondent. The opinion
of the court is as follows:
estate OF MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT"
"ZIMRI WARNER
VS..
HE VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE.
- In answer to rule to show cause why
respondent should notapprove liquor bond
the only ground which was urged was the
passage of a village ordinance entirely pro-
hibiting the license of liquor saloons, passed
under the provisions of the village corpora
ton act authorizing the suppression of sa-
looms by ordinance. Upon the argument
some discussion was had concerning the
constitutional validity of this local option
provision, but relator claims that. whether
valid or invalid, it does not apply here be-
cause no ordinance came into effect early
enough to justify the action of respondent
in refusing to approve his bond
The statute provides that every liquor
dealer who desires to continue business must
file his bond, duly approved on or before
the first day of May. 10 do this the APP
proving body, If a suitable and adequate
bond is presented, must act upon it if sea-
sonably presented, so that he can file it by
the time specified. The ordinance in ques-
ton did not go into operation until May Sd,
1886, previous to which time it could have
no force whatever. Cowgirl VS.. Pierce, lst
Mich. Rep. 3G7.'
"This being so the relator had right to
have his bond acted upon before the ordi-
nance became binding, and the respondent
could not justify under it. We do not think
it proper, under such circumstances. to pass
upon the constitutional question. The man
damus must ISSUE
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-07-08

SAM RANDALL wants TO repeal the tax on
whiskey and tobacco SO as to reduce the rev.
enue. BILL MoRRIsoN wants to diminish
UNCLE SANS surplus by repeating the duty
on imports. Better 90 slow gentlemen, II
the democratic party shall remain in power
long, there will be none too much money.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-08-07
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Les Danquises

C'est a faire suer rien que d'y pen
ser En- effet, tandis que nous russo
Ions lei. d'immenses glaces fottantes
parsement rocSan AtlaDtique entire
PAmsrique ct Europe. Ces banani-
ses, ces montagnes de glace tou ice
bergs), sont DIES glaciers polaires des.
cendus de l'Islande, du Spitzberg, du
Greenland.
Leurs dimensions sont solvent con-
sid6rables. On en- o vu, don't la hau
teur au dessus de l'eau s'elevait q 300
ON $50 pieds, tandis que leur base plon-
geant dams l'eau descendant jusqu'a
1000 on $500 pieds. C'est une DANCE.
reuse rencontre pour les navires. Bien
solvent, on a signal6 10 perte do ba.
teaux de peche 6crases par des icebergs
dams les parages de l,Islande. Ces ban
qnises sont g6neralement fort lentes d
fondre. C'est aux environs de Terre-
Neuve qu'elles arrivent d disparaftre.
Get aimee Giles sont descendues beau
coup plus bas: c'est CO qui attire Fat
tention DIES met6orologistes ct fait sup.
poser que c'est d leur influence que nous
devons le froid de JUN.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-08-07

Les amis de la Liberie, avec fencon-
ragement du MARIE Gnillotte ct de quel-
qnes citoyens inluents de la Nouvelle
Orleans, won't f6ter lundi sur les ter
rains de Propositions lie trente- neu-
vieme anniversaire de lind6pendance
rationale de la Liberie. Cette r6pu-
blique de negres Sc trouve sur la cote
o%ccidentale de la Haute Guinee ellie
occupe une longueur de c0tes de 500
miles ct est large d'environ SO miles +.
La societ6 de colonisation americaine,
don't Henry Clay fut lie president, s'or
ganisa lie 81 decembre 1916 dams le but
de fonder une colonie de nagres libres
qui j~oniraient de toutes les occasions
de s'ameliorer. lie territoire fut ache
to DIES princes MATHIS ct baptise du nom
de Liberie. Monrovie en- est la capitale.
Depuis 1847, la Liberie q etc livree a
ses propres resources, ct o gouver-
nement est coni6 d un president, un
s6nat ct une chambre de repr6se ntants.
II y a plus d'6glises, en- proportion q la
population, que dams aucnn autre pays.
LIE gouvernement est e~xclusiyement
pour les n6gres ct les blancs y sont tres
NAL vus. La population est den viron
700, 900 ames ct de ee nombre l'on es
time quill y a environ $4,000 colons
am6ricains. II SO manifesto depuis
quelques temps, parmi les noirs aux
Etats. Unis, nn vif d6sir d'6migrer en-
Lib6rie, mails les communications ne
sont pas faciles. La Societ6 de Coloni-
sation Americana va faire des efforts
pour alder Ie movement. L'6v8que
Thompson est davis que les Doirs dol
vent retourner en- Antique ct y lntter
pour Sc faire une destinee. L'agricnl-
ture renssit paffaitement en- Lib@rie !;
lie sucre est lie principal produit, mais
on Y cultive aussi lie cacao, lie cotton, le
cafe, PaFroW-root ct lie riz.