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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
ElaIf a Century.

Last Monday was the 50th wedding ami
versary of DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Odell of this
village. Such an occasion is a matter of too
infrequent occurrence to be allowed to pass
unnoticed, consequently a number of the
friends of the doctor and his wife arranged
for an evening surprise party. Their pro-
gramme was successfully carried into opera
ton and the doctors residence was filed,
not quite like sardines in box, but just
comfortably full The self-invited guests
brought with them bountiful supply of
refreshments, and an elegant repast was
spread, to which all did ample justice. AT a
seasonable hour, after having spent a very
pleasant evening, the visitors departed, leav-
ing behind them their best wishes and other
more substantial testimonials of their regard
Before the guests departed, Elder Tanner
read a portion of scripture and invoked the
Divine blessing on the worthy couple who,
for fifty long years, through sorrow and
through joy, through adversely and through
prosperity, have trod the pathway of life
together. The NoRrHsRNER unites its good
wishes with those of their many other friends
and hopes they may yet live to celebrate
their diamond wedding.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Vanderbilt are the
happy parents of a new boy.
u Mrs S. Il. Shaw, evangelist, is holding
meetings at the Free Methodist church,
EAST Lynne" by the Metropolitans, on
Tuesday evening at the academy of music.
Dan Van Auken, we'll known pioneer
diving north of town on pleasant farm, is
very Ill and not expected to live.
The w. G. r. u. have placed temperance
literature in the waiting rooms of the depot
and are arranging for series of public
meetings.
This Wednesday evening, the young
people of the Disciple society will hold box
social at the residence of Hugh Warren, two
miles south Of town.
Rev. Mr.. Snyder, U. b., is holding pro-
tracted meetings north of Lawrence. There
will be donation for his benefitRt the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Dunning at Stoughton Corners
on Thursday evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08

Mr.. Daniel Van Auken, whose illness is
mentioned by our Hartford correspondent,
died this Wednesday, morning. He was
one OF Van Buren's early pioneers and was
widely known and greatly respected. He
was the (, thor of Mrs. @. w. Young OF this
township.
The Chicago Inter Ocean publishes sen
sational yarn about a wonderful case OF
hypnotism or mesmerism, stating that GER
tain Miss Rood of Alamo, was the victim,
that she had been buried alive, disinterred
and was still living although il had been, as
yet, impossible 10 awaken her. The author
of the canard was as far of in his geography
as in his facts. He locates Alamo in Van
Buren, county and says u messenger was dis
patched to Paw Paw, the county seat after
DR.. Vandenburg who at once answered the
call There is no such doctor in Paw Paw
and never was, and nobody here knows
anything about any such case, and Alamo is
in Kalamazoo county instead of Van Buren,
Evidently, somebody has" played it, on the
Inter OccaR.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
Divorces Demanded.

Lowell A. LaBar of South Haven, asks the
court to grant him decree of divorce from
his wife, Grace b. LaBar, alleging as a cause
therefor that she has abandoned him and
gone with another-perhaps handsomer-
man, with whom she is now living in the
city of Detroit, as he is informed and be-
lieves.
Mrs. Rosanna Court of Columbia, comes
into court and asks to be relieved from the
matrimonial bond that unites her to Orville
Court, her husband because of his extreme
cruelty toward her. The court will probably
free Mrs. Court from her cruel Court and
give him an opportunity to do his counting
elsewhere.
Mrs. Nellie White of Lawrence, alleges
that her husband, Henry White, has not
treated her as a white man ought to treat
a wife, but, on the contrary, that he has
wantonly and wickedly refused to support
and maintain herself and their two children
and has otherwise treated her in an unjust
and cruel manner, wherefore she prays for a
dissolution of the marriage tie that binds
her to her recreant husband.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
An Awful A fIlictiOn.

We gave an account last week of the death
of Miss Ida May Foote, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. j. b. Foote of this village, who died of
diphtheria on the Goth ult., aged thirteen
years. Since that date, four other children
OF the same family have died of the came
dread diseases Mamie, aged eight years,
died Feb. 1st; Willie, aged five years, died
Feb. I'd; Chauncey, aged seventeen years,
died Feb. 9th; and an infant daughter, aged
eleven months, died Feb. 7th.
Only one child remains, a daughter sixteen
years of age, and she is suffering with the
same disease, but with favorable prospect
for recovery. OF a family of twelve chill lren,
she is the only one left to the bereaved par
ents. The earnest and heartfelt sympathy
Of the entire community goes out to the
heart broken father and mother May they
look to their Heavenly Father for consolation
and comfort, hoping and realizing that they
will, in His own good time, meet their loved
and lost ones in land where there shall be
no more sorrow nor parting forever, remem-
beripg that Christ blessed the children and
said, "Of such is the kingdom of God"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
Correspondence Department.


Yes, those who preserve the Gre number
of the TRUE NoRTHERNER, may in after years
refer to it's "smalness' in every thing but
general intelligence.
We have just heard OF the death of Henry
Gregory, formerly of Keller, but for some
years past resident of Kansas, where he
died, few days ago; his remains will be
brought TO Keller for interment. Mrs. AL
fred Cook OF South Haven, died about Il year
ago being the last of five sisters, all dying
of consumption. Only two of a once large
family remain, A. e. Gregory living on the
homestead and Steven, ia Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
lsenews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vouched for by the res
idents of the town: II am 70 years old,
have been tIoabed with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could not dress
myself without help. Now l am free from
ali pain and soreness, and am able to do all
my own homework. l owe my thanks to
Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth,
and removed completely all disease and pain
Try bottle, SOC and 81, at Bartram d Mil
lington's drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
Circuit Court.

An adjourned term of our circuit court
was held last Thursday, at which the follow
ing business was transacted:
Henry Robinson VIZ. est. of Geo. w. Rob
inson, deceased. Order confirming decision
of probate court and admitting contested
will to probate.
Washington Gibson vs.. John L. Van
Sickle. Order granted to stay waste.
Frank McCarty VS.. VIM. M. Lyle. Ten
days granted for plaintiff to reply to defend
ants plea in abatement.
Court adjourned until Wednesday, the
18th inst, at two o'clock p. IN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08

Mr.. Cross Will soon start his sawmill again.
Art. De Long Is going to Chicago to work
on the cable line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrie have returned from
their wedding tour.
Carrie De Long made her sister Dollie
pleasant visit last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Powers of Adrian, are
visiting friends In this place.
Frank Wyman had one of his limbs badly
crushed while drawing wood.
Seymour Wallace has bought forty ceres
of the old Fisk farm of Geo. Cook.
Mrs Seward and Mrs. George De Long
were called TO Aliegan one day last week to
see Mrs. Rose Wilcox, who is very ill. Her
husband is also sick with lung fever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
Cupid's CAPTURES.

No. 9S-Charles Drake, aged 20, and Annie
Rider, aged 10, both of Lawrence.
Married January 3lst, at Paw Paw
Paw, by Justice Rowland.
No. 99-Jacob Dingman, aged 30, and Oar
rie Sanders, aged 20, both of Ban
gor. Married January 3lst, at
Paw Paw, by Justice Rowland.
No. 100-Delbert q. Brown, aged 10. and
Adah Green, aged 20, both Of
Gobleville.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-08
Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Murch desire to return
thanks to those who so kindly assisted them
during the illness and at the burial of their
little one, and also to those who furnished
the music at the funeral
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Social Purity Leaflets--PhlIan.
thrOpist Series.

Wages and Vice, by Rev. DIR. A.
H, Lewis, has just been published
as an eight page leafet of The Phil
anthropist Series It presents in a
striking light the close connection
between the very low wages paid,
especially in our large cities, to I'M
skilled and dependent working
women ard girls, and social vice,
to which they are tempted and
many times well nigh driven, by
sensual men. It makes a strong
appeal for better industrial and
social conditions. It is valuable
leatlet for Mothers Meetings." and
merits q wide circulation every
where. Price, by mail 20 cents a
dozen; $1.00 hundred. Address,
THE PHILANTHRoPIsT, P. o. Box
1854, New York.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Along the Front Lines.

Argonia, Kansas, under its wo-
man mayor has only had two cases
on its police docket in the past
year.
A large number of women voted
at the municipal elections in Scot
land recently, and seven women in
a number of cities were elected to
local government boards.
The committee appointed to an
nounce his nomination to Clinton
B. Fisk has upon it two ladies, the
frat time in history a Presidential
candidate has been 80 honored.
"Upon what does the success of
the liquor traffic depend? Upon
debased manhood, wronged woman
hood, defradded childhood. 1t holds
q mortgage over every cradle; a
deed written in hearts blood over
every human ife."-N6a0 York
Tribune.
At conference of prominent
ministers and laymen recently held
at City Temple, London, the sub
ject of Christianity ver8ats Poverty
was fully discussed. Newman Hall
said that after thirty-tour years of
work in London, he believed drink
was the chief cause OF poverty. He
estimated that s350,000 is spent for
drink in London every Saturday
and Sunday.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Stop Playing Government.

1t is an astounding fact that in
this evening-day of the nineteenth
century, we go on spending untold
millions in trying to punish crime,
relieve the impoverished, and cure
the diseased, made so in accordance
with the permissive laws of the
land.
When we stop playing govern,
mont, we shall learn that the truer
and higher purpose of government
as expressed in the Constitution of
the United States, is to promote
the general welfare" and not to i'm
pair it by Observation-Disclosures
dnce Journal.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
CHARLESTON UNION
Elects Delegates and Pre-.
pares for the Fourth.

At meeting of the W. C. T. u,
yesterday afternoon, new members
were received from the Baptist and
State Street NJ. E. churches. Bust
ness of Importance was discussed,
and delegates to the State conven.
ton at Parkersburg were elected as
follows: Mrs. J. E. Chamberlain,
Mrs. M. E. Cragg, Mrs. w. L.
Moore, Mrs. J. P. Walker. A COM
mittee was appointed to secure the
privilege of conducting a refresh
ment stand on the park grounds on
the Fourth of July. A special
meeting will be held at Mrs. j. E,
Middleton's on next Monday even.
ing at 7 o'clock.-Star.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Send for certificates
Once for Ii. & d.

All delegates and all friends de.
string to attend the W. G. T. U.
State Convention, send at once for
certificates for reduced fare, to Jane
A. johnson, Parkersburg.
Where there is a Union, let the
President or Secretary ascertain at
once how many will come from
her locality and send for enough
certificates for all.
Where there is no Union. LET
any friend find how many are
wanted and send for certificates fol
all who will come. Send in time,
or you will fail to get the reduc.
ton.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
NEWARK Y. w. C. T. U.
Mrs. Rev. w. A. Powell Leading.

The anniversary meeting of the
Y's of which we gave short &C
count last week, was one of the
most enthusiastic gatherings ever
held in our city. Over one hun.
bred and twenty-five young men
had been invited, and the number
who responded to the invitation
was very encouraging. Upwards
of hundred young men partook
of the refreshments which were
served after the exercises were
over. Nearly thirty young men
became honorary members of the
w. C. T. U. by signing the pledge.
The program of the evening was
we'll received by the large audience
present. The duet by Miss Pollock
and Mr.. Dean was exquisitely rem
dered; eliciting appreciative APP
plause. The paper on "Why Sign
Pledge" by Miss Cora Henry,
was we'll written and was listened
to with the closest attention.
The interest taken Dy all present
in the whole affair fully proves
forth that the Union from hence
forth has many friends.
The decorations in dog bios
SONS seen in the parlors were Yer y
graceful.
This certainly was an occasion
to be remembered. The Union
now numbers nearly one hundred
and twenty-five members, over
fifty of these being young men,
Newark Neaos Issue.
The President of this w. G. T. U.
is Mrs. w. A. Powell, formerly Miss
Mary Montzheimer of this city.
This fact will add interest to the
clipping when read by her many
friends.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Praying Delegates.

Coming home in the cars with
the New York delegation, scores of
men publicly declared, in short
speeches, that they went from their
knees to the Convention, and be-
lieved that the work done was by
Gods direction. If what they said
was true (and I believe it) the &C
ton of that Convention ought not
to be questioned. In still palmer
words, the candidates and platform
are the result of prayer. The men
that constituted the body put all
the religion they had into their
politics and all their politics into
their religion. That's the way it
should always be in 8 country where
every man is king and every wo-
man will shortly be queen Geo.
Il. Scott.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
New York, The Place.

Let US have the next National
in New York by all means. 1t is
justly fitting that the New Workers
should see the women do business,
who, if elected to the General Con-
ference, would weaken that body |!
1t would be appropriate for US to
occupy Metropolitan Opera House,
and have our Fisk to manage our
business for US, bring US into pray
ers, etc. New Jersey votes solid
for New York, and will help pay
the bills.-Rest. Neao Jersey W. G. T..
y. IN Union Ssqnal.
We, too, are in favor OF New
York as the place of the next An
nual Convention of thew. G. T. U.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
ACALL..
Fifth Annual Convention OF the
WOman's Christian Temper
ance Union Of West Va,

HEADQUARTERS W. VA. W.C.T.U,
Parkersburg, W. Va, May 18th.
The Fifth Annual Convention of
the Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union of West Virginia will
meet at Parkersburg June 81 and
%.
Local Unions are urged to inform
themselves in regard to the basis
Of representation, and send in full
quotas of delegates.
This year is fraught with gravest
interest to our organization, as
well as to the homes of West Vir.
GINA, and it is meet that we earn
estly counsel together.
So deeply do we feel the need of
harmony and sympathy between
the Home forces, that we cordially
invite all organizations having for
their object the destruction of
the Liquor Traffic, to send frater-
nal delegates, And lest this may
exclude some earnest friends whose
cooperation we desire and need,
we open wide our doors, and ask
such friends, living in communi.
ties without these organizations,
but who wish TO aid US in our
struggle against the legalized
Saloon, to call an informal meeting
and send representatives to sit in
counsel with US.
On behalf of the local Union at
Parkersburg which will provide
entertainment, we urge you to send
in promptly the names of all dele.
gates and visitors to Mrs. M. M.
Snow.
Yours for the Prohibition of the
Liquor Traffic,
JANE A. JOHNSON, Pres.
ADDIE II. MERRICK, Cor. Sec.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
WiIliamstOWn League.
WILLiAMsTowN, W. VA,
June IA, 1883.
DEAR FREEMAN:

june IA, 1888.
DEAR FREEMAN:
We walked up late, but are awake
and at work at last. Mr.. Morrow's
stirring speech accomplished that
whereunto it was sent. At its close
an Amendment League was organ
lied. We have held q second
meeting, at which more thorough
organization and plans for future
work have been effected. A spirit
OF deep earnestness pervaded the
meeting. Our officers are: Presi-
dent, Mr.. Geo, Putnam; Vice-Pres-
ident, Mr.. J. A. Kinniard Secre-
tary, Miss Ida Beeson Treasurer,
Mrs. E. Sloan. Membership, 80.
Feeling the lack Of experience to
meet the demands of this great
cause, we crave encouragement and
help. We hope the leaders in the
State work will find opportunities
to send US speakers, or help in some
form, from time to time We think
there are in our community many
honest hearts waiting to be con-
WINGED.
Yours for the Amendment,
IDA D. BEEsoN, Sec'y.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Bring Your Cards.

All persons attending our State
Convention will please bring with
them the cards assigning their
places of entertainment. When
alternates come instead of delegates,
let the cards sent the delegate,
be brought by them. A good deal OF
trouble and confusion will thus be
saved and we hope all will endeav.
or to comply with this request.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
SissOEnvIIle Club Defending
The Home.

EDITOR FREEMAN:
At q meeting of the Sissonville
Amendment Club, held June 9th,
1888, Mr.. S. S. Blaine offered the
following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this
club are due, and are hereby ten
dered, to the committee who so
nobly and faithfully discharged the
trust confded to them, in present.
ing the resolutions of this club,
praying the Hon. County Court to
not grant liquor license in Poca
District.
Resolued, That we protest against
the entire actions of the gentlemen
who tried to influence the court to
force whisky saloon on the people
of Sissonville,
ReSoIued, That the Hon. County
Courts hereby rendered the thanks
Of this Club for their noble act in
refusing to grant license in Poca
District.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be published in the Charleston
papers and in the Parkersburg
FREEMAN.
EMERSON FISHER, Pres.
MINNIE SIssoN, Sec'y,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
ABC For Temperance Nurseries,

The National Temperance Soc
iety has just published new book
for the Little Folks, with 26 beau
tiful Illustrations, 26 Alphabetical
Poems, and 26 Wise. Sayings. By
Mrs. Julia McNair Wright. This
is one of her best efforts. This
should be part of the first educa.
ton OF children. Sc pages; price
only 25 cents.
Address J. N. Stearns, Publish
ing Agent, So Reade Street, New
York.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Go to Headquarters.

Persons coming to the Conven'
tion and failing to find the Com
mittee on Entertainment, are re-
quested to 60 to w. G. T. U. Head
quarters on Market Street, nea
the Baptist Church, where provis
ion will he made for them.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Charleston Amendment League.

Judge James Fl. Ferguson and
Thomas Swinburn spoke before
the Prohibition Amendment club
at the court house last evening.
The club perfected a permanent
organization by the election of Rev.
John Martin, president; L. A. Mar
tiE and B. R. Burt. vice.presidents,
w. L. Moore and w. P. Campbell,
secretaries. 1t was agreed to meet
at the court house every other Fri
day night during the campaign.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Preachers and the Amendment

If all the preachers in the State of
West Virginia, of all the churches,
will lead off in this campaign, we
are sure to VIM West Virginia Ad-
V0cdte.
But, sad to say, some OF the
preachers are on the saloon side, and
others are afraid to lead. So much
more the need for the courageous to
be valiantly aggressive.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Attention, Delegates.

The Committee on Entertain.
ment are waiting for your names,
in order to send you cards announ-
cling where you will be entertain.
ed during the W. C. T. U. State
Convention. .....
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

The fact that Miss Francis E.
Willard will be present at the Par
kersburg W. G. T. U. Convention
not only assures a lare Convention,
but also rich treat to those who
do attend. She is woman of
whom the Nation may well be
proud Wetzeg Volunteer.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Basis of Representation In tht
State w. C. T. U. Convention.

Constitution of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union Of
West Virginia:
"Article III, Membership. The
Annual Meeting shall be compos.
ed of the Executive Committee,
three delegates from each local
Union; also one delegate at large
from each Congressional District
and one delegate for every twenty
members OF auxiliary local Unions.
(See Constitution in another
column.)
FORM OF CREDENTIALS.
This is the form of Credentials to
be furnished each delegate to the
State Convention:
Observation-Disclosures. W. VA.
june.
This Certifiies that.
is duly accredited delegate of the
.......Unlon,
to the State Convention of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance I'm
ion to be held at Parkersburg, June
81 and %, 1888.
........................P President.
.......................Rec. Sec'y.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

The large audiences that attend
all our w. G. T. U. Amendment
meetings give assurances that the
interest in the Cause is increasing
throughout the State.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

Belmont, Peasants county, has
organized q Woman's Christian
Temperance Union and wants an
address by Mrs. McClurkin to help
them in their local work.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

The State Executive Committee
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union viii meet at the Bap-
tist Church, Tuesday, June 26th,
at 2 o'clock. The General Officers
and State Superintendent compose
this Committee.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

The work among the Children is
progressing rapidly in Anderson,
In many places where sentiment
is not strong enough to sustain a
Union we can gain a strong foot
hold through the little ones.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

At Rev. L. e. Peters meetings,
the ". G. T. u, the Good Templars
in their regalia, and the Amend
ment League were ont in q body.
The band discoursed fine music and
the choir rendered excellent service.
Mr.. Peters is certainly one of the
finest speakers of the State. He is
doing good service for the Amend
ment.-Ritcbie Gazette.
The Railroads have all kindly
given reduced excursion rates
to the W. G. T. U. Convention,
Parkersburg June 27-2S. Send for
certificates at once, to secure the
reduction on b. & O.. address, JANE
A. JOHNSON, Parkersburg.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

Mason county calls for help in
the Amendment struggle and we
hope to send one of our speakers in
the near future.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20
Chairmen OF Convention Com.
mittees.

MUs1C-Mrs. Eliza Devol.
ENTERTAINMENT Mrs. M. M.
Snow.
DEcoRATIoNs-Mrs. Victoria Da-
wilson.
LUNCH AND RECEPTIoN-Mrs.
Addie Fl. Merrick.
GENERAL COMMITTEE ON AR
RANGEMENTs, Mrs. Addie limerick.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-06-20

We have the certificates in hand
for reduced fare to the Convention,
over the B. & o. Send for them at
oEce.