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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
Origin OF the Blizzard.

Where Is its cradle, its home?
The Arctic regions The papers talk
about n blizzard having started from
Manitoba, but that is not its home-its
starting point. Manitoba is only its half
way house.
Why do blizzards come by way Of
Manitoba, and make themselves most
felt upon the west side of the Mississippi
river? Why do we never hear of billiards
in Canada, New England and the middle
states?
Because the Laurentian range Of noun
tains stretches westward from Labrador
along the southern line of British Amer
lea 3, 900 miles, skirting the north shore
of Lake Superior, and tapering out in
northeastern Minnesota, furnishing pro-
tecting wall OF solid rock 1000 feet high
against billiards. for all the region south
of it. Biologists tell us that this range is
formed of the oldest silurian or sedimen-
tary rock TO be found upon the globe, and
that it extends 10000 feet below the
surface.
From northeastern Minnesota to the
Rocky mountains Is an open, treeless
plateau-a great doorway 1000 miles
wide-through which the ice king PUSHES
From that line southwark is, in the main,
the same treeless prairie all the way to
the Gulf of Mexico, forming west of the
Mississippi river the royal toboggan slide,
5000 miles long, upon which his ice
crowned majesty, the blizzard, sweeps in
all his jeweled robes to swoon in the
arms of the tropical sun. The Texas
norther is only the frayed fringes of the
blizzard kings mantle as he whirls past.
&C. M. Cady in New York Sun.
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Addition and silence.

Binks was calling on the apple of his
eye. He picked up volume Of Lucille
and ran across an inscription on fly leaf.
"Ahl present. he remarked.
"Yes, from a dear friend, oh, ever SO
long ago-seven or eight years.
$50 long as thats"
''Oh, yes. was quito little girl"
When three weeks had gone by without
the regular G. o. d. appearances of Binks
and it began to look as though he really
meant 1t, she looked up the book and
found the explanation in the inscription.
1t read:
That fly leaf is torn out now.-Chicago
Mail
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
In Havana's Eating Houses.

The cafes of Havana are as bright and
winsome as those of Paris, but are more
attractive at all seasons of the year, for
the climate allows of greater openness
to the street. This is taken advantage of
in all little ways of decoration and ar
rangement that stand for invitation and
welcome. Some Of them are very grand
affairs, but all possess an atmosphere Of
snugness and daintiness that is delicious.
Indeed, ii must be set down to the credit
of all these people that the delicate refine
ments of life are inherent. Courtesy, po-
likeness, consideration, or at least the sur
face use of it, are universal. They are an
artistic people in the environment Of little
things, though themselves unconscious of
that national characteristics; and both
facts are delightful to one who tarries
with them.
These cafes and fondas Tor eating
houses, for the latter are equally resorted
TOY are the resting places of the gay city.
Their number and patronage are remark
able. They are all wide open to the
street the year round. One fancies they
are almost a part Of it, as frequently more
than one-half the cafe is underneath long,
wide, huge pillared porticos. Here chat
tering crowds by day and brilliant crowds
by night, under the flare of lamps in great
century old metal frames, never cease
cigarette smoking, gin and wine drinking,
although ali liquors, however frequently
ordered, are used in sparing quantities
And between the shrill cry of the dulceros,
or confection peddlers, the hoarse impor-
tunities of the lottery ticket mobs. the
ever minor music of the wandering street
minstrels and the marvelously gay but
never brutal and more than half Oriental
city life, the ''click, click, click" Of the
universal and never silent dominoes upon
the marble tables come to you as an
undertone staccato Of myriads of unseen
observation-disclosures l.. Wakeman's Letter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
Future welded Bliss.

They were sitting by the open fireplace
together and she said;
"Have you ever looked into the philoso-
ply of the eastS'
Somewhat.
"And do you believe in the transmit
grafton of souls?''
~ think do"
"Wel, what would you like to be in the
next lifei'
The flames cast their bright light on her
beautiful red hair, as he replied:
"My darling, / should like to be white
horse"
Long time she sat and wondered why he
made SO strange choice.-New York Star
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Can't stand Tobacco smoke.

It would be bad enough If habit
which, for some is harmless, for many
beneficial, should become so general that
regardless CT its effects, pernicious, every
body fell into it. To some tobacco is a
specific poison, to some one cigar smoke
means n headache, to some long con-
tinued boring cholioy pain, to some dys-
pepsia, TO some loss Of virility, to some
cancer in the mouth, to Grant compare
lively early death.
Why should such people smoker
And why should they be compelled to
suffer from the smoking Of others. Joe
Howard in New York Graphic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

Papillon (Clarke's extract of fax Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable benefits
to mankind, was discovered by accident. The
engaged in the preparation of
certain plants, from time to time noticed the
effect of working in the pulp watts ON the
skin. II there was present any cutaneous
eruptions, warts, blemishes or scrofulous
symptoms, all disappeared as IL by magic.
After experimenting ten years, IL has become
q scientific fact and priceless boon to the
human race. From giving away a few bot
ties, the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts TO 1882 900
bottles. Large bottles only $1.0O, for sale
by Bartram a Millington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

Up in the northern lakes lies the fairy
isle of Mackinac which, ON account of
Its great natural beauties and .remarka-
BILE summer climate, has been reserved
by the United States government as a
national Park 1t lies in the midst of
some Of the most charming scenery and
some Of the finest fishing and hunting
grounds I'm the country The Michigan
Central, which is the direct route 10
this elysium, has just published pro-
fusely illustrated book descriptive Of
this region, which will be sent to any
address on receipt of ten cents by d.
w. Ruggles, G.. p. & L. A., Chicago,
Illinois.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
Caste Among Pickaninnies.

Two negro boys were disputing yester-
day, when one of them said to the other:
"You amt got no manners, nohow."
manners" responded the other. you
know heap about manners, don't you?
Why, yo' daddy was a ole Alabama mig
ger, an he picked you nanny up when
they was refugeein' here durin' the war.
My nanny an my daddy came from ole
Virginny, and never wus sol in DER lives.
De oil master wouldn't take TO- thousand
dollars fur 'em one time. You talk to me
about mannersl Shucksp And he turned
and went away in disgust.
American.
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The Verdict Unanimo us.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
fies: Il can recommend Electric Bitters az
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case. One man took
six bottles, and was cured of rheumatism of
10 years. standing" Abraham Hare, drug
gist, Bellville, Ohio, affirms: "The best
selling medicine have ever handled in my
20 years experience, is Electric Bitters."
Thousands of others have added their testi-
mony, so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only half dollar
bottle at Bartram a. Millington's drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

u county OF van bufen-ss-
AT session of the probate court for the county
OF Van Buren,, holden At the probate ofice. In the
village OF Paw Paw, on Friday, the 22d day OF
June, IN the year one thousand eight hundred
and lightweight; Present. Hon. Orrin n. Hilton
Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate Of Mary NJ. Curtis de-
ceased. On reading and filing the petition, duly
verified of william Curtis, husband of said deceased
praying for therein stated that adminstra-
ton OF said estate be granted 10 said petitioner or
10 some other suitable person.
Thereupon IL Is ordered that Monday, the 23d
day OF July, 1885, al ten O'Clock In the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that all persons interested In said
estate are required TO appear at session OF said
court then 10 be holden at the probate office, In the
village OF Paw Paw and show cause II any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted. Andis further ordered that said petitioner
give the persons interested In said estate OF
the tendency OF said petition and the hearing there
of, by causing copy of this order to be published
In the TRUE NoRrHERNER, newspaper printed
and circulating in said county of Van Buren,, for
three successive weeks at least previous 10 said day
of hearing.
s6t4os0 ORRIN N HILTON, Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
The Trotting- Bred Stallion
10 GAVIN NO. 564
Standard under Rules 4 and 8.


Sire of Cora Belle, 2:29l, trial 2:24;
Walter Drake, 2:354, trial 2:30t; George
Il. Fauth, trial under 2:30; st. 10, trial
2:364; Young ID, trial 2:3S.
Sire-Messenge Duroc 106, sire of
Elaine-Dam of Norlaine 2:31t fastest
yearling record)-2:20, Prospero 2:20,
Charley Champlin 2:219, Dame Trot
2:22, and IL others with records of 80
and better; by Hambletonian 10, sire of
George Wilkes 2:22, Dexter 2:174, and
80 others in $50.
Dam-Fanny Mapes, by Alexander's
Abdallah 10, sire of Goldsmith Maid
214 Fanny Mapes is dam of jerome
Eddy 2164 Regulator 1924, George
Milo 2:33, Hattie Mapes 2:33t.
Grand Dam-Smith Mare, by BuIT's
Napoleon, son of Young Mambrino.
Great Grand Dam-Brooks Mare, by
Long Island, Black Hawk "a, son of
Andrew jackson 4, sire of Henry Clay &.
Brown Stallion, IS hands high, white
ankles behind, weight, the day we
bought him, 1 ,246 pounds.
Alexander's Abdallah is the greatest
progenitor of speed Hambletonian ever
sired, and Fanny Mapes has produced
the fastest trotter of any dam by Alex
ander's Abdallah, besides being the dam
of four whose average record is below
2:29. Remember, the cry now is give
us sire from a speed producing dam, "
and in 10 Gavin we have the blood of
one of the great dams of the country.
Messrs. Dewey q Stewart purchased
Fanny Mapes when she was IA years
old and have sold six of her produce,
one as yearling and two as weanlings,
for S31, 300. We take the following from
Messrs. Dewey d Stewards catalogue of
1888: 30 Gavin has never been trained.
We have seen him draw a skeleton
wagon (barefooD a half in 1 90 and / 30.
Had he been trained, it is about GER
tainty he would long ago have been in
the 2:30 list.
10 Gavin will make the season of 1888
at Cleveland Bay Horse Company's sta
BILE. TERMS-At the very low price
of $4,000 by the season, with the
privilege of return next season provided
horse is alive.
@. e. GILMAN,
A. HATHAWAY,
B. =. WARNER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

The city lies IN hushed repose,
Tho wintry night wind freshly blows
Az II 20 rock the cradle host
In slumber's sweet oblivion lost.
But hark sound. and lol sight
That wakes the town In dead OF night.
A shrek and glare,
A cry Of despair,
AT the flames Ia their ire
For the one word IL Fire."
The people rush out,
And, with hurry and shout,
Press on 10 the light
AS IL brightens the night,
And spreads like banner unfurled up on high,
A sign and terror against the dark sky.
But bark 10 the clatter, than music moro sweet,
OF the rolling wheels and the horses feetl
"Out OF the way--out Of the way
They come 90 save-now clear the way"
A sea of faces upward turned,
One fear by every heart inurned;
by ruddy light Is clearly read
On every brow the anxious dread.
mother mid the bright light stands.
Her neck tight clasped by baby hands,
And through roar and hiss,
Not quite they miss
Her piteous frenzied cry;
But mounting quick on high
A hero springs,
His helm a star
OF hope, that flings
A halo far
Mid the urid light;
For moment lost then dimly seen
AS il CLEANS on the sight,
The curling wreaths of smoke between
Up the ladder One rushed, but Three come
down,
And the shining helm is hero's crown
Yet heeds not he what people say,
He only bids them ''clear the way,'
Camilla Crosland In Chambers Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

~ state OF Michigan, county OF an Buren,, S.
Notice is hereby given that by order of the Pro-
bate Court for the county of Van Buren,, made on
the 9th day of june A. ID. 1888, six months
that date allowed for creditors to present their
claims against the estate of Martin DE Graf, late
of said county deceased, and that all creditors
of said deceased required to present their claims
TO said probate court at the probate office In the
village of Paw Paw, for examination and allowance,
before the 18th day of December next and that
such claims will be heard before said court Mon
day, the 18th day Of September and on Monday, the
nth day of December next at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of each of those days.
Dated, June 9th, A. ID. 1888.
3lt5O3S ORRIN n. HILTON. Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
ANOTHER Specially of Brough

ANOTHER Specially of Brough-
tons is a New Summer Shoe for men
Just between a high and low
shoe, with all the advantages of a
low shoe and none Of the objection
able features. Made of soft, bright,
elastic, and at the same time, tough
leather, it is slightly and durable,
cool and easy. This shoe does not
suffer the hosiery TO be soiled, as
does the old-time low shoe, and as a
"beau-ti-fyer" of the male foot it is
a success.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
Warning Against Carbonated Water.

DR.. Herzog, German physician, calls
attention 10 the evil results of continu-
Gus use of carbonated waters. A daily
use OF such beverages will, in conse-
quence of the distension of the digestive
organs, caused by the carbonic acid gas,
produce nervousness, numbness, irrita-
ton, and even rupture of vessel. These,
like powerful medicines, sliould only be
employed under the advice of physician.
Herald of Health.
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OUR SHOE MAN wishes to call
the attention of the Northerner read
ers to Broughton's line of So shoes
for men. Their style, shape and fin
ish recommend them to gentlemen
who enjoy wearing stylish, durable
and easy-fitting shoes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

ANY MAN who desires to invest
$3.50, $500, $3.50 or $500 in relia-
BILE footwear will do himself good if
he but looks through Broughton's
shoe stock. 1t will pay him also to
look at our warm weather special
ties, such as Canvas Shoes, Rubber
soled Tennis Shoes, and other helps
to comfort.
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BROUGHT0NS So SHOE for wo.
a success.

men enjoys the full measure of its
old-time popularity. The material
is the best obtainable, the style is
equal to any of the high-priced shoes,
and the fit is all that could be desired.
This shoe, on the common sense last,
with low heels and wide toes, makes
life endurable. Whoever buys this
shoe gets 81 worth of solid, wear
resisting leather in exchange for his
two dollars.
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BY-THE-WAY. the Red Schoo

BY-THE-WAY, the Red School
House People have issued very
neat little card to puzzle the young
folks, though grown people have
been puzzled for long time to find
as good shoe for their little men
and women as these Red School
House Shoes at Broughton's; they
may enjoy being puzzled some more
if they drop in and get a puzzle, or
send the little tots after one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
The Reason why.

According to an old superstition Of the
medieval church, whenever a cock crows
a lie is being told. The reason that cocks
crow 80 persistently in the early morning
hours is because the morning papers are
being set up.-American Hebrew.
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"A Flovery Essay.

A little 4-year-old Marlboro boy was
taken to farmers meeting, when lady
read an essay on Flowers. On returning
home he was asked what they did there.
sob, lady talked to herself on piece
of paper" he replied, which we thought
was good description Of her style of de-
livery Boston Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
Roth Anniversaries.

BY sitting on hot stove for short
time one can, in the sanctity OF his own
home, observe both the Burns and the
Paine anniversaries, though these occur
several days apart. A little well directed
thought will save much trouble.-Pitts-
burg Bulletin
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A Sad miction.

Gilhooly-Sad affair over at Jones'.
Gus de Smith-What's the matter?
zone of the twins has died."
"That is an affection"
eyes, and the worst of il is the people
don't know which one of them is dead,
they look SO much alike. Texas Siftings.
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EVERYTHING indicates red-hot

weather, red-hot campaign. and q
red-hot business for Broughton's
Busy "B" Store. One of our bust
ness makers is lot of "Log Cabin"
Slippers. Please do not associate
the name with anything political, as
these slippers were designed by a
pbilanthropist who is not a politician.
They fit the sore spots of the average
Democratic foot as we'll as the ten
der foot of the Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11
DIR SYSTEM of Free Schools is

a source of pride to every patriotic
American. We are proud of all our
school houses, even the little red
school houses-the pioneers of the
better one of to-day. And speaking
of pride and school houses, we are
proud of the
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WE WOULD be pleased to have
every reader of the Northerner call
and try on pair. 1t makes one feel
better just to try them on.
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LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE

SHOE-Young Americas best-look-
ing, best fitting and best-wearing
shoe. We recommend it and stand
back of it with both feet.
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A Fatal Defect.

There is a fatal defect in the plan to
execute criminals by electricity. Killing
a man with n streak of lightning elimi-
mates entirely the dull thud which no well
regulated execution can do Without
Chicago News.
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THESE SLIPPERS are made fol

lnEOE OLlT Emo "o maui io'
all kinds Of feet, from the foot Of the
little fellow who will not vote for
seventeen years, up to the foot of the
man who has voted for every Presi-
dent from Andrew Jackson down.
They are also made of all sizes, for
little girls, misses and full grown
women.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

II must he case OF commercial license
when a dealer I'm corn cutters, cork
screws, ETC., advertises "only straight
goods"
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women.
BROUGHTON'S Log Cabin Rem

edies are bound to be popular with
everyone except the manufacturers
of corn and bunion cures-it means
absolute ruin to their business.
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SEM!!;lA4NINNYHANt. FR s q. sys.

We, the undersigned. superintendent of the poor
in and for the county of Van Buren,, in pursuance
a resolution of the board of supervisors of said
county, would respectfully represent and report
that the above and foregoing is a correct and true
statement of the amount of aid furnished for the
relief Of temporary and permanent paupers outside
of the poor house for the six months ending June
26th 1888, and that the number of such paupers so
relieved was six hundred and seven.
Dated July 5th, 1893.
s. HOLMES, SSupts. of Poor.
O. Il. W1GGINS, IL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

When folks pear too sweet dey'll sour
fast, like milk'll turn ut de first SCUM er
thunder.
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In Effect May 18th, 1888, Standard Time.
Trains will leave Lswton follows:
GOING EAST.

freight permits are prOcurtd.
Trains will connect at junction points for all the
branch divisions.
Passengers going to eastern points via Niagara
Falls and Buffalo, the Canada Southern divis-
ion of the NJ. g. r. r., will 90 through without
change at Detroit and cross the great steel, double
track, cantIever bridge Niagara River giving
a splendid view OF the falls from the>train.
Going to western points, by taking the 5:19 a. m.
IL al 2:22 p. trains close connections are
made with all roads out Of Chicago.
For through rates and other information inquire
of the companys agent, Through tickets for sale
TO all important points and baggage checked
through.
o. W. RUGGLES, @. p. h T. A., Chicago.
l.. G. HURD, Ticket Agent, Paw Paw.
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ORDER FOR HEARING CLAIMS

Dated, Paw Paw, June Goth, 1888.
JOHN DEN BLEYKER, Executor.
CRANE * BRFcK, Attorneys for Mortgage. 35t13o47
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q. &. CiLM AN,
A. HATHAWAY,
b. =. WARN Err.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-03-26
ELECTRICAL POWER.

The conditions of electrical power
transmission have been thoroughly
studied by competent engineers, and
are now so we'll understood that
those conversant with the practical
aspects of the subject are well as
sured that within few years even
the smallest towns and villages will
supply themselves with electric
light and power plants. In such
places plant of fifty-horse power,
or even less, will be quite sufficient
to furnish good profit on the
moderate investment of capital re-
quired. The establishment of a
power center even in rural village
cannot fail to attract a greater or
less number of small, though by no
means Improbable industrial enter
prises, and the mere fact that such
power can be had will in itself tend
to rapidly increase the demand.
The management of an electric
power plant requires no unusual
scientific knowledge. Once the sta
ton has been established it can be
carried on by the ordinarily intelli-
gent class of mechanics and work.
men who are to be found in every
village. 1t is computed by statis-
ticians that the average price at
which power is sold in the United
States approximates $40 per horse
power per annum. A fifty horse
power electrical plant, including the
station building, engines, boilers,
dynamos, distributing-wires and fix
lures, can be erected at present
prices, at an expense not much ex-
ceeding $3.50 per horsepower, and
the gross cost of operating such
plant may be fairly estimated at
about "a, 900 per year. Experience
has shown that, in consequence of
the intermittent demand by a
group of miscellaneous consumers,
it is entirely safe to contract to sup
ply a quantity considerably in ex-
cess of the actual capacity of the
station, so that indeed as much as
seventy horsepower might be sold
from fifty horsepower plant, thus
bringing in a yearly gross revenue
of 81 1000 or more and leaving net
profit of some $4,000. Where a
good water-power is available at u
moderate outlay, the profits might
be even more than we have estimat-
3D. Scribner's.