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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
A Successful Book Aren't.

Book agents, like poets and artists,
must be born. They cannot be made.
A good address, tact, brilliant CONVEX
sational powers, and both verscity and
unveracity are the Unborn elements nec-
essary for the successful book canvasser.
That the fascinating and suave manner
Of the average professional book agent
il Irresistible is proved by the fact that
there is hardly person in the United
States who, ct some time or other, has
not subscribed for book that he did
not want.
Some years ago, says the New York
Press, one Of these agents visited
small hamlet in the State OF Michigan
selling The Royal Path Of Life" He
had Just nine books in his valise, and he
was determined to sell all OF them that
day. The first man whom he APP
preached was prominent in the church.
. You had better call up at the house
and zee my wife, for she buys all the
books. said the man, good-naturedly.
But with the customary pertinacity Of
the guild the agent made sale. His
success continued until, about 3 o'clock
IN the afternoon, he had sold seven
copies Of his book. He was anxious to
get away and determined to sell the
remaining two copies, 30 he called on
the wife Of his first customer and, first
being careful to ascertain that her hus-
band had not been home since morning,
he sold her one OF his books
When the husband came home he
gave his wife parcel, saying: There;
one OF those COMPOUNDED book agents
talked me into buying that book.
sWhat!" exclaimed his wife, "A book
Why, bought one, too
When they compared notes they found
that they were well supplied with "The
Royal Path Of Life"
The man was furious, and while he
was putting on his boots to go down to
the station to get square with that
ayillAin0ns agent neighbor rode by,
and the irate man shouted to him to de-
tain that book agent ct the station, as he
wished particularly TO see him.
When the neighbor preached the station
the train was in sight. My friend, Mr..
wishes very much to see yon before
you leave town." he shouted.
oh, yes,s said the agent. blandly,
she wants one VI my books, and have
| lust one left"
How much is it?' said the man hur-
riedly, for the train was at hand.
Two dollars"
Here's your money.
The train moved of, carrying the
book agent, just 81 the excited church
member, in hot haste, came in sight.
His anger at the latest imposition may
be imagined.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
Lsve II I Cottage.

Love in a cottage, How sweet that
sounds! When we think Of it we see .
cosy little dining-room with cosy little
dining table, seated before which are
the loving young couple. She engi-
reers the tea and coffee pot, while he
IN ! manly way Yields the carving-knife.
Have they ever qnarreled?
No, for they have only been home
from their wedding tour few short
blissful days.
VIII they quarrel?
6-h! Yes, in few moments. A
fresh clean spread has been placed upon
IL table, and in moment she will dis
cover the gravy that he has carelessly
spilled upon it. Then the music will
beein md the quarrel will be just as
wIan = \ thsy resided in great big
h0use.
Ana WI ~ 90 home 70 her ma?
o. ~, they have not been married
ID encugh fcs that. They will soon
~ oyof tkeir quarrel. kiss and make
"a. ~ 80 N = bli1s tiI smother
- eolA - - Mkssise eoi1sd. -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
METHOD m nODEsTY.

He was such pleasant follow,
SO polite, 10 polished. too;
Everywhere ~ went together,
He would murmur: After you!
Did We reach door together,
He would never first 60 through,
But would wait and let me pass him
Saying softly: After you!"
Was there anything We wanted,
And was not enough for two,
He would always let me have it.
Always muttered; After you!"
So 1t was on each occasion,
Whatsoe'r the case might be;
He would never be the leader,
But was always after me.
He had borrowed Atty dollars,
Maybe it's a passing whim,
But he has not since been heard OF,
And now am after him.
The H0rrdyf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
apparatus especially designed ior that

ptt4a pc.
II msy be worthy Of mention here
that the gas Thus referred 10 y an ele-
ment capable OF exerting immense en-
ergy when ignited. but this contingency
can be always provided against BY using
good lamp and keeping it we'll sup
piled with oil. 10 ~ to leave little space
in the tank for gas. Under these con.
ditions lamp that is carefully handled
and never replenished while burning
will rarely or never explode.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
Taking the Safe Side.

Mother in law (who is going home after
visit Of six months)--Have you plenty of
time. Witherspoon? / mustn't get left.
Mr.. Witherspoon (dubiously)-Well,it it's
ten minutes walk to the station, and the
train will leave in about an hour and a
half. To be ON the safe side, think we
had better start at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

A SPARROW with white wings was seen in
Rondout, N Y, the other afternoon. II
led an army Of nearly one hundred brown
sparrows for several hours. When the
"curio' alighted the others would alight,
and when it circled about or flew in a
straight line, they would Immediately
follow suit, keeping always, however, at
most respectful distance"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

N1OXl0 has created the greatest excite-
ment as beverage. In two years. ever wit.
messed. from the TACT that il brings nervous.
exhausted .overworked W omen to good pow
ers OF endurance in few days; cures the
appetite for liquors and tobacco at once.
and has recovered large number OF cases
OF old. helpless paralysis a. food only.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castor,.,
When she Was . Child, she cried for Castoria,
Whom shs became Miss, she chung 10 Castoria,
When shs had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

For strengthening and clearing the voice
use "BrOwn's Bronchial TrOches.'-
Il have commended them to friends who
were public speakers, and they have proved
extremely serviceable. "-Rer. Henry Ward
Beecher
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14
Inst Think oft.

What must have been the feeling Of a
Portland family who, after moving and
getting we'll settled. Tuesday, discovered
that they had moved into the wrong house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

AN sEIaHT-yooTED horse VS. billed
- On attraction q the Custer County,
Dakota, fair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

He asked nor tOH 11Ho
For he was the accepted
OF thia fair and blushing miss.
She gave him ONE, ard - she drew
Hsr rosy tips away
@Is there asked she in Trembling tones.
ANYTHING else today"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

1T is said that several pretty romances
have grown out Of the custom of leaving
visiting cards on poets graves in Europe.
Cases Of Cupid hiding among the head
at
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

QUEEN VICTORIA is passing the autumn
in the seclusiOn of the Scottish highlands.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

n afnicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. 2bc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

A SCARCITY Of 800 bills is reported.
This will lie nothing new to n great many
Deople
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

PREVENT crooked boots and blistered heels
BY wearing Lyons Patent Heel Stiffenera
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-14

Commencing Sunday. Octobsr p. the
only exclusive through Pulman-car line
from Chicago TO Denver. via Council Bluns
and Omaha. will be established over the
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul and
Untcn Pacific Railways. on the following
time schedulo:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
PROSPECT LAKE.

Mrs. Hettie Bradfield and her son
have returned home.
There is a good showing for a full
crop of apples and cherries.
Harry Chase of Grand Rapids, sent
us some very able tariff speeches last
week. Thanks.
Some of our young men are learning
to play on horns; not dinner horns, but
the regulation horn, with more crooks
than rams horn.
The annual meeting of the Paw Paw,
Decatur and Lawrence Sunday school
convention will be held in Decatur on
the 9th day of June next.
Not long ago, there was a special
meeting of the school board to provide
IA teacher for the spring term of our
school. Report says one member fell
asleep and snored throughout the entire
session and, as punishment and to
keep the others quiet about it, he was
obliged to go and get lady teacher,
take her to Paw Paw and help her to
get permit to teach the school, pend
ing the Decatur examination. A small
bird sang it to us. Selah!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
Circuit Court.

An adjourned term of our circuit
court was held on Monday last, at which
the following business was transacted
Addie Kelly VS. Philip Kelly. Di
vorce. Decree granted.
Minnie Conklin VS.. Squire Conklin
Divorce. Decree granted.
The people vs.. VIM. Sneed. Assault
with intent TO murder. Respondent
arraigned and pleaded mot guilty
The witness Cornelius Canon, the man
who was shot, was ordered to enter
into a recognizance in the sum of $500
for his appearance at the trial to testify
on behalf of the people, in default OF
bonds being given, to be committed t.
the custody of the sheriff. Court al
iourned until Monday, June 18th at ter
o'clock a m, at which time it is ex
pected the Sneed case will be ready fol
trial
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

Bangor, May Especial Local OPP
ton went into effect here Saturday
night, with over 300 drunken men and
boys on the streets, there being over 81
arrests The jail being too small, they
were locked in the pound. Hart Sack.
EFT, proprietor of the Bangor cheese
factory, was run over and severely in
iured by the patrol wagon GrdHd
Rapids Democrat The above is strictly
true, except that there were not three
hundred people on the street all told
there was not single arrest or lookup,
there is no cheese factory in this vicin.
ity, and Hart Sackett wasn't run over
nor in any way connected with the pro-
ceedings We hope the Democrat will
accept this slight correction.-Refector
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

John Novels rides in new road cart.
Little Orrin Hoadley is on the sick
list.
Mark Shepard is living in the house
on the Roswell Ames place.
Glenn Manley has one small field of
corn to tend this summer; only forty
acres.
Mrs. George Dolliver of Niles, has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucina
Stearns.
Jennie, only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Shearer, quietly passed from
earth last Saturday evening The cause
of her death was quick consumption
The community was startled by the sad
news, as no one anticipated that the
end was so near. The deceased was
about twenty years of age, the idol of
her parents and general favorite with
the young people. Funeral services
were held in the Congregational church
at Lawrence on Monday. Hosts of
friends extend their heartfelt sympathy
to the stricken relatives.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
Matrimonially Mismated.

Mrs. Marietta Parkinson of Hartford
by her solicitor, Mr.. A. III. Chandler
respectfully shows unto our circuit
court, in chancery, that on or about
December Sth, 1885, she intermarried
with one Charles n. Parkinson; that
their honeymoon lasted little NOR,
than three brief, happy months when
without just cause or provocatiOn and
against her will, her said husband
wickedly, wantonly, and wilfully de
serted her, and has never, since such
desertion, lived with her nor in any
manner provided for her; wherefore
she prays that she may be released
from the recreant Charles, who Ia,
been To her for more than two years
last past husband only in name, and
that henceforth and forevermore she
may not be compelled to remain an
unloved wife.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
tsObIeViIle.

A case of diphtheria at Bloomingdale
At this writing Monday-it is snow.
ing
A fast train has been put on the X. q
s. III. X. X.
Crosby has put down nice sidewalk
by his residence.
Yves Herman has moved into Mart.
Westcotts house.
A good many people have not made
their gardens yet.
j. o. Keith is clerking for Merrifeld
d Co. of Bloomimgdale.
Arnold Barrett buried six weeks
old child Il few days since.
Mr. Clements has bought old Frank
of Levi Thayer, paying $3.50.
The fishing jack lights reflect on the
sky these dark nights. Have we a law
DR.. Scottis building ut Bloomingdale
Mortified is also building business
house.
The ordinance of baptism was admin
istered at Bloomingdale on Sunday last
by the Adventists.
The South Haven club will play ball
at Gobleville on Friday next. Ball
opens at 2:30 p. m. Admission ten or
fifteen cents.
Mrs. Westcott has been at Blooming
dale during the past week, visiting at
Mr.. j. o. Keith's and taking in series
of meetings there.
Elder Ballinger of Illinois, and Elder
Parmelee and wife of Battle Greek,
made us a visit last week. They expect
to hold tent meetings at Riverside this
summer.
The ball boys went to Kalamazoo last
Friday to take in the game at that city
They had pretty wet time, but came
home in high spirits; we don't mean
ardent spirits.
Jud. Hyames can pull teeth, but il
not an expert at giving chloroform. He
lately tried il on massasauga and ex
tracted its fangs, but the anesthetiC
was too much for Mr.. Snake. Jud will
put him in soak with his other varmints
We have heard it remarked that i
was impossible To run temperate,
house; the profits would not allow il
Well, il does look that way; Mckee
when he left the Central, said he hat
made 50 200 clear money over the bar
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

THE WALL PAPER SEASON

Is at its height. Never before so
early in the season has Wall Paper
moved SO rapidly. You mustpaper
soon, come in and make a choice
before the stock is culied over too
much. Examine our handsome
line of OPAQUE SHADES, cheap
er than ever sold before. LIME
for white washing. ANTI-KAL.
SOMINE, ALABASTINE, Leads
Paints, Oils. In these goods also
we are the LEADERS.
Garden Seeds in Bulk, the prop.
er way to buy your seeds. Our
bulk seeds are grown by Hiram
Sibley & CO., of Rochester, \. Y.
This is sufficient guarantee of
their value.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
The Wolverine F.!

We wish to. take this opportun-
ity to thank the trading public of
Paw Paw and vicinity for their
endorsement of our ways of doing
business; strict integrity in every
deal being our constant aim.
With the most careful attention.
given to the selection of goods
with the lowest possible margins
on everything, strictly honest
weights and no misrepresentation
of goods, we propose to sustain the
reputation we have already estab.
lished. Our customers will be
assured of all the polite attention
our we'll occupied time can spare
them, with a desire to please
whether they wish to buy or not.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
Miss Wright is still welding the rod
in the Downing district.

Miss Wright is still welding the roc
in the Downing district.
The superintendent has been visiting
the schools here this week.
Chas Earl has brother here from
the east, looking for home.
Almena now has two blacksmiths
Silas Williams is the new one.
Oren Hipp of Benton Harbor, ha,
been making his father and mother 8
visit.
The Almena M. +. social will be held
at the residence of Mr.. L. N. iced on
Thursday evening, May nth. A specia
invitation extended To all.
Orrin Aldrich will move To Dowagiao
this week where he has secured situa
ton in grist mill. He and his wife
will be missed in this community.
Sorry to learn that Eye editor" is to
bid us goodbye, as we had learned to
like him. Perhaps he has grown
wealthy, rs even editors sometimes will
A. S. Downing fell, one day last week
from the loft in his cow stable, striking
his side on the Manager. Although
VI hiotu iip bOhCs W'iN biOhNh
and he may eventually recover.
Miss Lena Fish was to teach the
Palmer school, but her brother came
home from Kalamazoo with the measles
and, several of the scholars having been
exposed, school will be postponed for a
time.
The Mattawan nine came up and
played our boys "A matched game on
Saturday last Our captain was unable
to play, as he was nursing Jobs com
forter, and our pitcher got his arm
badly hurt with the ball, so we got
badly beaten, the score standing seven
to seventeen in favor of the Mattas.
The clubs play again next Saturday at
Mattawan. There is strong talk of
organizing second nine here, some
thinking there are as good players left
as were chosen.
The eighth annual old folks picnic of
Almena, will be held on Thursday, May
cath, 1888, at Mr.. Jesse Wilson's. Come,
friends, with your baskets and bring a
neighbor who might otherwise not
come; no harm done if they belong be-
yond the township limits. Anyone
owning relics, antique garments, books,
bric-a-brac, etc, that might add 10 the
interest of the occasion, are requested
to bring them for exhibition. Arrange
ments will be made for IL liberal dinner,
short speeches, music and good time
generally. Come and add one more
day of brightness to declining life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

Snow on the 14th inst.
Born, To Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Rogers
on the 10th inst, a ten pound boy.
Mr. and Mrs. James Heddon of Dowa
giac, visited friends in this place last
week.
Mrs. Jennie X. Hills brother and his
wife of Kalamazoo, visited her last
week
The ball game here on the 10th inst,
between the Round Oaks of Dowagiac
and the Decaturs, was won by the home
club; score, twelve to four
A petition to have the boys stop play,
ing ball has been circulated by some OF
the ladies. Guess they hadn't heard
that Decatur had the winning club.
1t is enough to make man mad to
pay $3.50 for setting of eggs, have
eight chicks hatch, and then have five
of them killed by the old hen. Ask
Will Taylor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
ORDER FOR NEARING CLAIMS.

" State OF Michigan, County OF van Buren-ss.
Notice In hereby given that, by order Of the
probate court for the county of Van Buren,, made
on the 1+th day of May, A. ID. 1883. sx months from
that date allowed for creditors to present their
claims against the eslate of Warren Wilson, late of
said county deceased and that all creditors Of said
deceased required 10 present their claims TO said
probate court, at the probate ONCE In the village OF
Paw Paw, for examination and allowance, on or be-
fore the 10th day Of November nert, and that such
claims will be heard before said court Monday,
the 18th day Of August, and on Monday, the 10th
day Of November next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Of each of those days.
Dated May 18th, A. ID. 1893.
30t5o34 ORRIN N. HILTON, Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
Lawrence.

Del Stebbins is at work in the grist.
mill.
Snow storm on the 14th. How is that
for weathers
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sanborn have a
new son, born on the eth inst.
Del Ashley and family, formerly OF
this place, have returned from Kansas,
having exchanged their farm there for
one in Michigan.
Griffis Gaut and Rodney Hall started
for the far West last Monday, To grow
up with the country, we suppose. We
wish the boys good, healthy growth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

Cures Piles, saltrheum, letter, burns, scalds.
s0es, wounds, infants sores and chatting,
sore nipples and eruptions of the skin. Suf-
ferers with catarrh will find this an invalu-
able remedy and certain cure. Pleasant to
use and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by @. +.
Young.
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1O=SpeOial 5argrainS@1
STAR DRY GOODS

BARGAIN IN K. b. Cos, well known 81 goods going
As Sizes ISL % % only.
BARGAIN No. "A Genuine Surprise Leader Corset all sizes,
BARGAIN 3-Dotted Wells all each,
five times this figure.
BARGAIN 4-Mosquo NetColorsMedum and dark Slate,
slightly soled oneha price, rs
BARGAIN No. 5Bates' Full Weight Ball Knit Cotton all coors
half price, 4 a ball.
BARGAIN 6.-Tweve Cedar IeadP Pencils 5 cents
BARGAIN No IA of Jackets all 81
Ccors-Cardnal Old God Navy and Black.
BARGAIN Ask for Specal-White Goods per
yard-it will surprise YOU
BARGAIN No. 9Ten bars Pure Savon Soap Good the best
BARGAIN lO-A line of Celebrated Mher Patent Lacing
Gloves, wit embr ideredb backs a and$
GOODS AND TRIMMINGS
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&.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
BuckIen's Arnica SaIvc.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons, and Positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Bartram & Millington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

o. w. Rowland has sold his interest
in the TRUE NoRTHERNER to A c..
Martin, who took possession last Friday.
The NoRTHERNER is wide-awake re-
publican journal and one of the best in
the county. Mr. Rowland will, how
ever, continue to edit the paper.-Ddy
Spring.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
RECEPTION.
WILL MOSIER,

Well remembered by patrons of
Frank Stearns' old "Model" store,
will be pleased to see his many
friends at our stand, the Wolver-
inc. His genial smile will speak
better words for him than we can.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
4" DAVID"

who killed Goliah with his little
pebble is also once more on deck.
His ways are like Hopplng's cigar,
I" Sure to Please" With two such
leaders as these in our four horse
team, we stop at no ascent. We
can and are doing the business in
our lines. Call and be convinced
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

We are offering a mixed ROAST
containing Rio, Mocha,
Java, etc, for 15c. per pound, and it
is good too. Try it, We still handle
CREAM COFFEE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
AInena.

Mr. Aldrich has gone to Chicago on a
visit.
Mrs Charley Failing has been i'll but
is improving.
VIM Hills mother from Schoolcraft,
is visiting him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16

Our Teas are Regular. good SOC Tea for Csc
or 3lbs for Sl.00. A coo Tea for soc, or 5lbs for
S225. Wen prove to you that we do a Grocery
business, IL you call upon us.
We want all the Butter and Eggs that are all
right, we can get. We're trying 10 make market
for them, and if you will help us We can do it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-16
Mi1HngtOn.
We will not approach you this week with
Lengthy Grafton on
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE.

Our Stock and prices and the
ready sale we find for these goods
tells the story.