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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
A HERMIT FISHERMAN.
He Lived on a . Year and Has Accumu-
 lated . Goodly Forsune.

-
 lated . Goodly Forsune.
 ''Zeb, the hermit fisherman lives in Q filthy hovel down near the ocean in the time fisherman costume of blue overalls, jacket and skull cap to match. He, too, was disappointed In love, and took to fishing in solitude for livelihood. He next courted the Bible, and can repeat 1t from Genesis through to Revelations by heart. With capital of 800, which he invested in dory, he has amassed a fortune estimated at $50, 1000. For five years he lived in shanty, expending but s6 year for food. His clothes he wore to shreds, and his fuel he picked up on the beach. During that time he saved s425, with which be bought his present home. Here for thirty out of thirty five years it cost him but $25 annually for the necessities of life, while his earnings he invested in real estate.
 The property purchased by him lies along the water front, and at that time was at the mercy of the sea, which cast it's huge waves far inshore during a gale. Feb immediately began the laborious work of building a breakwater, or rather a seawall. This he did alone and unas- sisted. It is of stone, fully 500 feet in length and five feet in height The work was all done by hand, the big stones being carted in a home made wheelbar- cow and consuming years time.
 After this job had been completed Feb began the erection of his first tenement house. With pickax, spade and a wheelbarrow he excavated for the cellar, nsing the dirt to fill in the hole back of the seawall. He walled up the cellar with stone and then secured carpenters to build house. This cost him $7OO. The painting and papering he did himself.
 As soon as this one was completed he began work upon second. He continued bis labor, and now has ten houses, side by side, all built the same way. Each of these houses brings him monthly rental of $7, and they are all occupied.
 But he has not neglected his fishing during this time. He has made from $500 to S400, and sometimes $500 year. This money he turned into property or placed in the savings bank. It is sup posed by many townsfolk that he also has considerable hid in his sleeping room, the armaments of which consist of a three pronged pitohfork, hatchet and stove poker. The past five years have been more expensive to him than any previous ones. His fortune has accumu. lated to such an extent that his expendi- lures now average S125 year, which includes insurance, taxes, food and fuel. Norwich (Conn.) Cor. Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
A Palace of Salt.

The people of Salt Lake City are con- templating the erection of great "Salt Palace" It would be structure that would lay in the shade all the ice and corn palaces ever constructed. The main part of the structure could be of the finest specimens of rock salt to be found in the quarries, chiseled, carved and artistically arranged; while the interior fittings should be of crystalized work from the lake on a grand scale. Such palace should be permanent if properly pro- tected from the winter rains; it could be made of the most unique and striking style of architecture; it could be made one of the wonders of the world. When hshs DX be electricity the the TGqd of the great ice palaces, and with the difference in the salt palaces favor, the heat would not melt or dim its glories in the least.-Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
A New Danger.

The introduction of leprosy into the United States must be stopped and the terrible disease stamped out at once, or It will be the most unmanageable of all epidemics that ever visited our land. There is no longer any question of its being communicable. The lepers have Invaded British Columbia, and had such free access to the Indians that the whole race of red men Is infected. The antag- onism to Chinese immigration will be more ha ore widespread than meyer; eyer, and will be dice. It would be far better to stop 1uarantining against yellow fever and smallpox, for while the latter kill more quickly, leprosy devours it's victims with living death. When will our authori- ties get we'll aroused to appreciate the danger that is coming upon us?-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
Tennyson's Little Joke.

On one occasion 1t came to Mir. Teuny- sons knowledge that two men were hid Ing behind trees on either side of the drive, presumably to have look at him when he went out for his usual walk. Lord Tennyson, at once seeing chance of some fun, called in his gardener, an old man. He told him of the two men, and made him put on his velvet coat and wide awake hat. Then the old man sallied forth and made his way to the drive, down which he walked as though In deep meditation. He had not gone very far when he heard Q mans voice coming from behind, with a strong Yankee twang, say: "Now I've seen Lord Tennyson; guess I'll go home to Amurika. ."-London Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
NOTICE

TURING THE SESSION OF THE LEGISLA- u ture will be at my office Mondays and Saturdays and evenings when specially required. MI Judd will be at the office constantly: -. s-vY HENRY B. GRAVES.
 Waterbury, Jan ary ., 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
A Coffee Grower's Advice.

The writer has spent at least the better part of his life growing and curing tea sad eess and nanE Ra ss. Is surely in position to advise the gen. eral reader on 2 subject with which he Is we'll acquainted. T-..-,.
 I First, then, deal with reliable people; and, secondly, buy what they consider the purest and the most carefully pre- pared tea and coffee they can supply you with, without demanding the same at g price at which you know yourself first class produce cannot be imported.
 n 1t should please you to take this little piece of advice, you will find that, in the end, 1t will not prove in any way exMavagant, and it may add year or two to the length of your days.-Table Talk. af'ni+ s's~ ',se' 3s'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04

QayS ar0 OVerI'
 It was indeed charming note. She asked him to fix any time he chose for an appoint ment with her and her business manager, and spoke with enthusiasm of the play. Tt cannot help being great success" she wrote; Fl feel that l am not worthy of 1t, but will do my very best. The part seems to me, iu many respects, as though 1t had been written for me. You have never, in- deed, l remember, consented in so many words to let me have 'Elvira' 1 thought 1 should meet you at Mrs. Stuart's yesterday, and was disappointed But am sure you will not say me nay, and you will see how grateful shall be for the chance your work will give me-" e
 "Yes. that's done with real delicacy," said Kendall. Mot word of the pecuniary ad- yantages of her offer, though she nnst know that almost any author would give his eyes just now for such proposal Well, we shall sec If l can't make the thing look less attractive to her without rousinx her suspicious, and if you can't screw up your courage to refuse-why, you must sign the agreement, my dear follow; and make tho best of 1t; you will find something else to inspire you before long"
 "It's most awkward" sighed Wallace, as though making up his perplexed mind with difficulty. .The great chance Is that by Agnes account she is very much inclined to regard your opinion as a sort of intellectual standard; she has two or three times talked of remarks of yours as if they had struck her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04


 that" said Wallace; ''its hardly worth while going through them. In the first place, she wouldn't believe me; in the second, she won't forget it, whatever happens, and it would only put the difficulty off few weeks at most. l feel SO stupid about the whole thing l like her too much. I'm so afraid of saying anything to hurt her, that can't linesse. All my wits desert me. l say. Kendall"
 "Wellin
 Wallace hesitated. and glanced up at his friend with his most winning expression. "Do you think you could earn my eternal gratitude and manage the thing for met You know we're going to Oxford next Sunday, and suppose we shall go to Nuneham, and there will he opportunities for walks. and SO on. Could you possibly take it in hands She has m immense respect for you intellectually If you tell her that you're sure tho part won't suit her, that she won't do herself justice in it If you could lead the conversation on to it and try to put her out of love for tho scheme without seeming to hayo commission from me in any way, should be indeed everlast- ingly obliged! You wouldn't make a mess of it, as should be sure to do You keep your head cool"
 .'Well!" said Kendall. laughing, balancing himself on the table, facing Wallace That's ! tempting prospect! But if don't help you out you'll give in, Iknow. You're the soft ess of men, and don't want you to give in. !"
 sYes, of .ourse shall give in," said Wal lace, with sninrS, decision. If you don't want me to, suppose you take the responsi- bility I've known you do difficult things before; you manage somehow to get your own way without offending people" "H'm," said Kendall; "I don't know whether that's aattering or not" He began
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
To be continued,
Times Are Hard

A ND IN ORDER TO BE EVEN WITH THEM "A we have decided to lower our Table Board which is first-class to s, % per week. Ladies $2.5O. Give us trial Private room for ladies' MITCHELL'S 5 <S 10 GENT DINING ROOM
 62 East Main Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
POSTOFFICE
Mails Close

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
An Explanation.

There was company at dinner and Bobby's mother was somewhat surprised when Bobby refused pie.
 "Why, Bobby. :" remarked one of the guests, 'arent you fond of pie?''
 "Yes, marm. Pm as fond of it as any little boy, but my sister made that pie." New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-04
A Wise Father.

"Who is your family doctor, Bobby"
 "Dr. Green.
 ''Why, I thought you had Dr. Brown" :"
 ''So we did until Dr. Green began rourting sister Sally. Pop gets even with Hreeny for coal and gas by havin' him keep the rest of us healthy for nuthin'." -Harper's Bazar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25
Two Pleasant Gatherings.

On Tuesday evening, Sept. 10TH 1889,
the many friends in the vicinity of
Porter church gathered at the home of
their pastor, Rev. p. w Bruce, for the
express purpose of giving him good
pOuHding before taking his leave for
conference. 1t resulted in many
pounds of flour, tea, coffee, butter and
many other things such as are needed
i'm all families. The evening was spent
very pleasantly, when the company
took their departure, leaving pastor
and wife happy.
On the next Friday, many of the
friends from the Shaw appointment
drove into the yard, unloading basket
after basket of provisions, such as
chicken-pie, baked beans, biscuit and
butter, all kinds of pies and cakes, etc.
A table was set in the grove in front of
the house, and just before eating, the
pastor and wife were invited To the ia
BILE, when Mr.. John Cook, (who headed
the company in behalf of the many
friends who were then standing around
the table, presented To the pastors wife
Il very beautiful set of dishes.
These gatherings of friends from the
different parts of the circuit, bringing
presents, and the many socials it has
been our privilege To attend this year,
makes us feel that we are at home.
May God bless our many friends on the
Van Buren, and Prairie Ronde circuits.
They have our many thanks.
u. w. AND X. o. BRUCE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25

Local and NeishbOThOOd News.

A balloon ascension and parachute
Jump from the same will attract many
people to the Dowagiac fair today and
tomorrow.
Ed. G. Galligan recently received a
letter from Mr.. X. G.. Comfort, master
mechanic of the Mexican Central rail
way, offering him an engine on that
road, but as he had already rented the
farm of j. X. Galllgan and made ar
rangements for farming nearly 200
acres Of land, he could not accept the
situation.
Reports to the state board of health
for the week ending Sept. 18th, show
diarrhpa, rheumatism, neuralgia and
intermittent fever, i'm the order named,
as causing the most sickness i'm Michi-
gan. Diphtheria is reported in sixteen
places, scarlet fever in nine, typhoid
fever in twenty-one and measles in
three.
A week or ten days ago w. A. Dens-
more, "A brakeman on the Grand Trunk
road living at Battle Greek, was killed
by the cars Since the funeral his
widow has been in "A state of stupor
Her body is rigid, except when relaxed
by spasms, which occur at irregular in
tervals. She has partaken of no nour-
ishment except little beef tea which
has been poured down her throat.
Her condition partakes of the nature of
trance and puzzles the medical men.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25
Probate Court Proceedings.

Following is a synopsis of the pro
ceedings in the probate court for tn,
week ending Tuesday, Sept. cath
Estate of Josiah X. Hendryx, deceas
ed. Will admitted to probate.
Estate of Joseph Dage, deceased
License To sell real estate granted.
In the matter of Grace Dean, minor
Order entered appointing Orrin +
Dean guardian.
In the matter of Joseph Berry, q
minor Order of adoption and change
of name to Joseph Rediker.
Estate of Andrew j Jordan. deceased
Bond filed and letters issued To Mary
s. Jordan.
Estate of James Maxwell, deceased
Order allowing executors final account
and discharging him.
Estate of Thomas Brownbridge, de.
ceased. Petition for license To sell real
estate. Day of hearing, Oct 2lst.
Estate of Hiram Sibley, deceased
Letters testamentary issued to Hiram
W. Sibley ct al.
Estate of John b. Wiles, deceased
Claims allowed and estate closed to
creditors.
Estate of James w Trip, deceased
Claims allowed and estate closed to
creditors.
Estate of Samuel j. Sykes, deceased
Order allowing executors final account
and discharging him.
Estate of Alfred =. Finch, deceased
Final account filed. Day of hearing,
Oct. 2lst.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The following business has been dis
posed of i'm the circuit court thus far in
the Sept. term:
Geo. L. Croker VS. Susan Croker
Divorce. Decree granted.
Emma Chapman VS.. Birney Chap
man. Divorce. Decree granted.
Mary +. Bryan VS.. David f. Bryan
Divorce. Decree granted.
Emma c. Slack VS.. Roswell Slack
Divorce. Decree granted.
John Flewelling VS.. JAS A. Williams
Assumpsit. Judgment for plaintiff
1924 56 and costs.
l.. III. Titus, administrators VS. VIM
Pugsley ct al. Assumpsit Settled.
VIM. G.. Ransom VS.. Caroline +
Cooley Settled.
Alva III. Huyck, administrator, VS.
Abraham Graham. Continued.
David T. Shaefer vs.. Elizabeth Clapp
Certiorari to justice court. Argued
and submitted
Gerald +. Stevens vs.. Hulett Il. Nc.
Farlin. Habeas Corpus. Order here.
tofore made discharging petitioner va
Gated and set aside
Thomas u. Jones of Bangor, admit.
ted to full citizenship.
People VS.. VIM. Sternaman. Viola.
ton of liquor law. Mol. pros'd
The People VS.. Charles Brown. Bas.
tardy. Convicted.
The People VS.. John Elyea. Adul.
terry. Convicted.
w. H. Havens VS.. Ansel Goodspeed
Trespass on the case. On trial as we
60 to press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25

AfORT0A0E SALE.

MORTGAGE SAlE.-"hereas, default
wi having been made Ia the conditions OF a GER
day OF February A. ID. 1871, executed by James
bennett and his wife Catherine Bennett, OF Van
Buren, county, state of Michigan, TO william Il.
Hawkins, OF the same place, and which mortgage
recorded In the Office of the register OF deeds
of Van Buren, county, Michigan, Ina Lber number
81 of mortgages on page -four hundred and forty
eight the 18th day OF February. A. ID. 1897, and
ON which mortgage there IL claimed to be due At
the date of this notice the sum Of three hun
dred and eighteen dollars and fory-two cents
(S3ls.42); and no suit or proceedings at Law or IN
equity having been Instituted to recover the amount
now due and unpaid, or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, notice II hereby given, thst by
virtue Of power of sale contained In said mortgage
and In pursuance of the statute In such case made
and provided there will be sold ut public auction,
to the highest bidder, at the front door Of the
court house In the village of Paw Paw, Van Blu
rem county and state of Michigan, THAT being the
place OF holding the circuit court for Van Buren,
October A. D. 1882 at twelve o'clock at noon of said
day. the premises described I'm said mortgage, or so
much thereof may be necessary 10 satsfy the
amount due said note and mortgage, with inter-
est and cost said premises being described as fol-
lows, to-wit Commencing at point nfteen and one
aud running thence east the south line OF block
No. six, twentyone and one-half (21ls) feet To lot
and building owned by @. Bilsborrow. thence north
ninety-nine (99) feet, thence west twenty-one aud
onehalf (2l) feet TO lot and store owned by George
W. Longwell, thence south ninety-nine (99) feet TO
Van Buren, county, state of Michigan. This sale Ia
subject to balance 10 become due OF thirty-one
hundred and fifty dollars.
l79OtlSo1s02l W. r. HAWKINS, Mortgage.
l.. n. BURKE, Atty for Mortgage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25
IORTCACE SALE

MORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
WI made In the conditions of certain mortgage,
made by John Elyea and Alsophene Elyea, HE wife,
TO hary Elyea, bearing date the 10th day of Febru-
ary A. ID, 1883, and recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds for Van Buren, county and state
of Michigan on the 5th day of March, A. ID. 1888,
IN Liber 20 of mortgages on page $50, and on which
mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid
the sum of one hundred and twenty-five and So-iO0
(Sl22SS) dollars, interest, and attorney fee OF
twenty-five dollars provided for in said mortgage,
aud no suit proceeding at law having been insti
tuted TO recover the money secured by said mort
gage, or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale
contained In SAID mortgage and the statute in such
made and provided, notice IN hereby given that
Saturday the Goth day October A. ID. 1889 at
O'Clock In the afternoon, the premises described IN
said mortgage, or so much thereof may be neces-
sary TO pay the amount above specified az due and
payable with interest and costs including attor
ney Zee of twenty-five S25.00) dollars will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder at the front
door of the court house. In the village of Paw Paw
in said county of Van Buren, and state of Michigan,
chat being the place of holding the circuit court
for said Van Buren, county,. said premises being
described as follows, to-wit: The south half of the
southeast quarter of section thirty-three 1881 in
town three (3) south Of range thirteen (13) west
cepting and reserying therefrom the twenty 20)
acres and the west thirty 800 acres of the above
described eighty acres of land. being in Antwerp
township Van Buren, county, Michigan. Said sale
is for interest past due said mortgage, aud will
be made subject to the principal sum of two thous-
and dollars to become due hereafter, and also flu
ture of annual interest thereon Said sale will
be made by the sheriff of said Van Buren, county.
Dated July 25th, 1889.
l.. A. TABOR, Atty for MoTgagee. 9Stl3o5
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25
OFDER OF PuBL,cAJIon.1statelo


Gerry.
Israel II. Murdick, complainant, VS.. Anna Muir
dick. defendant.
Suit pending In the circuit court for the county of
Van Buren,, In Chancery, at Paw Paw, Thurs
day, the Sth day of August, A. ID. 1889.
In this cause il appearing from affidavit on Ale
that the defendant, Anna Murdick is not a resident
of this state but resides at Brownsville in the state
Of California.
On motion of Heckert X Chandler compainant's
solicitors, IL is ordered that the said defendant Anna
Murdick, cause her appearance to be entered here
in within 10 months from the date of this order
and in of her appearance she cause her answer
to the compliments bill of complaint to be filed
and a copy thereof to be served said complain
ants solicitors within twenty days after service on
her of copy of said bill and notice of this order;
and that in default thereof, said bill will be takea
confessed by said nonresident defendant.
And ii Is further ordered, that within twenty days
after the date hereof the said complainant cause q
notice of this order be published in The True North
erner, newspaper printed, published aud circulat-
ing in said county, and that such publication be
continued therein at least once in each week for
six weeks in succession, or that he copy of
this order to be personally served said non-resi
dent defendant at least twenty days before the above
time prescribed for her appearance.
o. W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner.
HEcKERT CHANDLER, Compl't's Sol'rs. [95t7olsO1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-25

The Niles district Methodists get a
new presiding elder, the Rey. Levi Mas
ter, formerly pastor Of the First nj. T..
church of Kalamazoo. Following are
the assignments of pastors for the vari-
Gus charges i'm the district. Bangor,
u. Mason; Benton Harbor, +. Ii. Patter-
son; Berien Springs, G.. w. Costing;
Breedsville, To be supplied; Buchanan,
j. w. Hellenbeck; Cassopolis, Isaiah
Wilson; Coloma and Wateryliet, j. X.
Often; Decatur, w. w. Lamport; Do
wagiac, =. l.. Hamilton; Eau Claire
and Pipestone, supplied by j II. Schaw-
enforth; Edwardsburg, w. N. Young
love; Galien and Dayton, Samuel
Trewin; Hartford, w. Prouty; Keller
and Silver Greek, d. l.. Hutchinson
Lawrence, X. Bramfritt; Lawton. +. II.
Day; Marcellus. w. X. Stinchcomb;
Mattawan, supplied by S. 5. Sitter;
Mottville and Union, c. $. Fox; Niles,
NJ ID. Carrel; Paw Paw, w. j. Hatha-
way; Pokagon, |. b. Tallman; St.
Joseph, j. w. III. Carlisle; Stevensville,
+. H. Nix; Three Oaks, l.. +. Loyejoy;
Vandalia, j. w. Arney.