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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

center of gravity of the entire con-
trjvance-in this case pencil and pen
knife comes underneath the point of
the base (the finger. edge of table,
etc.. By opening the knife more or
less the pencil can be made to incline
in various ways. 1t will have strict
ly vertical position when the center of
gravity of the device falls upon the
extension of the axis of the pencil.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

sun, I'd done sailed Their log front NV
mer house an | was er standin' in Their
road er watchin' NV Their cattle lick hit
Up rid Dave Carter, loollin' powerful
solemn and kinder white bout his
gills. s. l, Dave, sumpin' er hurtin'
NV yep S'se, Yes; git yer boss an go
long with me- s. 1, 'Whar yer goin 2
He says, s'se, Yer know at Sam Peters
was up afo' Their cou't terday fur er
KILN NV Nat Westley?' Yes says i,
Il does. Whut nv hit {? S'se, 'Ony
this NV hit, AT dang jury foun' i'm
guilty an sent him ter Their pen. His
wife want char, an I'm boun'
fur her now. L done got ter tell
her bout hit, an | want yer ter hep
me- So / tuck mer boss an rid on
with i'm. Bimeby we coined ter Their
house whar Miss Peters was er stop
PIN. We lit, hitched an went in.
Thar was Miss Peters er settin' In er
cheer She riz when she seed us.
Says Dave, s's'e, an is vice shuck like
onter er dry co'nstalk in er win, s's'e !:
Miss Peters, halter tell yer some
bad news S'she Whit is hit 2
S's'e: Sam was sent ter ther pen fur
six year an Dave mighty nigh broke
down an like ter NV cried hissef She
sot thar bout er mint an then she
kinder screeched an bust out er cryin'
We was er feelin' awful bad ourse'fs
list thin. All at onst she hollered /:
'Oh, lawdy, Sans got to go ter Their
pen fur six year an he hain't laid in no
coffee an sugar fur ter do me tho Their
winter Me an Dave slid. We got
on our critters an rid erway. While
we wuz er ridin' down the lane Dave
he give his bride er jerk an riz up an
SAYS: Damn l nuver said nuthin'
case L b'longs ter meetin. but hit
made me think at women is power
full cuts critters. = Chicago Press
RJtced3J
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

COMPRESSED air power, originally in
troduced for distributing uniform time
to clocks, seem to be giving great salts
faction in many industries of Paris, and
new uses for it are constantly being
found. Elevators are now run by it, at
a saving, it is said, of 30 per cent. The
compressed air is supplied also for re-
frigerating purposes, its expansion in
properly constructed cooling-rooms
causing the temperature to fall to
point far below zero.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

Col. HooKs-I hear you have been
converted, Uncle 'Rastus? Uncle Ras-
tus-Yes, sah Use done got religion,
suah Colonel Hooks-No more chick
en- stealing, eh Uncle 'Rastus No in.
deed, sab. Col. Hooks-And no more
policy playing? Uncle 'Rastus Well
sab, 1 buys policy slips 'easionally.
but l makes 'em de subject ob pow'ful
deal oh prar, sab"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26
POWERFUL CUTS CRITTERS.

HE crow d in
front of the cross
roads saloon had
been discussing
women. Silence
fell on the group.
1t was broken by
a grizzly squat
ter, W no OBJ
served, slowly:
=" W ON e n is
cuts critters. L
knows 'em. I'm
er livin' with mer
third one. Las
Saddah eveuin',
bout er hour by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

and his face is turned toward some
thing in the distance. In the ex-
preston of face and in the attitude
there is immense power and the grace
which comes of unstudied pose of ac-
ton. The statue shows strength and
grace III every line.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26
THE TURKEYS LAST GOBBLE.

rk EHOLD me now,
1 I: /. G: :: ::
SE-.SN Turkey with a
.yrt1Wiu&0 II big T!
E,SHg Time O'clock a m.
u BY p. IN.
III yWhat will be?
IN, S,EI n wreck
III :A-> total wreck;
WflkE&7 travesty on ami
MAR mated organism;
M1 weird, bewilder-
N&V ing
w Entang lement of
bones
And gravy;
A hollow mockery;
With every wad OF stufing
Eternally knocked out OF IL!
A ghost,
Clothed in the
Bony relics OF its living entity!
A ruined destiny
Carved out
To stand n monument
To appetite!
A gobbler with his gobble
Gone to those
Who gobbled in another keyl
A
But hold,
This is Thanksgiving Day!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

THERE is something crooked about
the law of retribution. II isn't the
woman just in front with the big hat
who gets her feet stepped on when the
man goes in pursuit of cloves.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

join fragment OF turkey, they can
think of the cranberry's marshy birth
place, and the dream of jollity through
which the berry passed before IL was
hurried to market to be cooked, sugared,
and squeezed for their benefit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26
SAUCE FOR THE TURKEY
SCENES IN THE CRANBERRY
MARSHES OF WISCONSIN.

Immense Tracts of Hitherto Worthless
Lands Devoted To the Production of the
Thanksgiving Berry-How and Where
1t Grows-Winnebago Indians the Firss
to Pick the Fruit Amusements and
Housing of the Harvesters During the
Season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

"PD like to have that porter in my
power for little while" aid a passen-
ger in Pullman car. I'D show him nc
quarter" "You would be very right II
you did he'd probably take it,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

"A LOVER differs from some medical
prescriptions in that he cannot very
well be shaken before he is taken.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

PEOPLE get so we'll acquainted with
their own faults that they don't mind
their existence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

Ir takes bright girl to make cor
rect guess. Il guess you are going &c
kiss me, said one of them to a bashful
beau, and she was right.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

II OS + who have
never taken the trou-
BILE to study cranber-
ry culture have no
intelligent C one &c p
ton of the possibili-
ties of this agricul-
tural industry, its
present Importance,
an d tn methods
adopted TO gather in
tho crOn and fit II
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26
AN INGENIOUS TRICK.

How to- Balance "a Lead Pencil OH Its Point
with the Aid of IA Penknite.
Insert the blade of penknife into
pencil, then bend the blade slowly
and carefully until the proper equi-
Iibrium is found. According to the
laws of physics, this occurs when the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

AMERICA has 100000 telephones
the world !, 100000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-11-26

THE raven has been taught to re-
trioye most creditaSiy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Installation of a Pastor.
THE wAYNEsBoRo' BAPTIST CHURCH


Rev. Jno. II. Taylor who has been for many
years pastor of the Waynesboro' Baptist church.
as he is also of the Church at Laurel Hill, has
resigned the charge at Waynesboro', the pulpit
of which he could only occupy on alternate
Sabbatns with his residence too remote to rem
der much pastoral service. In the charging
growth of population and business at Waynes-
boro', he desired that the church should have a
resident pastor, and opened the way for it. He
is greatly beloved by the people there.
Reverend Henry Grady Ferguson, of Green.
vile. s. c., near kinsman of the late distin-
guished Henry w. Grady, of Georgia, a young
and highly promising minister, h been cali
ed to the church at Waynesboro', and will be
installed next Sabbath. Rev. DR.. Nelson, of
Staunton, will deliver the charge to the pastor,
the Rev. Jno. H. Taylor to the congregation,
and Rev. Charles g. Merryman. OF Greenville,
will present the Bible. Professor, G. L Wilson
will direct the musical exercises, ard several
members of the Staunton Baptist church choir
will accompany him-the Waynesboro' choir
having made an urgent request to that end.
Rev. W. A. Whitescarver. once.the pastor at
Waynesboro', will make the closing prayer
He has been in very feeble health for some
time, which, added to his venerable years, has
made 1t inn posi- BILE for him to fill his charge of
late at Neriah in Rockbridge. The congrega-
ton there, es we'll as his friends elsewhere,
will be glad to learn of his improved condition,
and that he will be able to participate In the
impressive services next Sabbath at Waynes-
boro'.
The congregation there are arranging to
build new house of worship, which will be
al imposing ediice and worthy of their enter
prise and the progress Of Christian work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Our citizens had tie pleasure OF enjoying
rich and excellent ent ertai nmeDt at the Opera
House last Monday night, when Mr.. Charles
Gayler's deeply interesting aud thrilling mel
odrama entitled Lights and Shadows was
presented by an excellent company. This play
consists of five acts, each Of which is interest
ing aud exciting, and ends with startling
disclosure. The stage setting is superb, and
the scenes are changed not behind the curtains
as is usual but revoved in view of the audi>
ence by mechanical device that surprises
and peases the audience-the scenes in the
third and fourth acts being particularly strik-
ing and impressive. and called forth much APP
p!ause. The impersonators of the principal
characters were several times called before the
curtain. The scene of the play is laid in New
York City. and the story is one oflove, betray-
al revenge. treachery and villiany, and em-
braces, as thu New York World says, "a sui
eide, lost sister, fight in the 'slums, the
bursting of East River in n cellar, robbery a
safe scene, q studio scene, a bridge scene, and
a grand triumph OF detective Justice" In tt q
third act the hero and his sweetheart are left
by Mother Meg and her allies in an under
ground den to be drowned. The water.gate is
opened, and the water pours In with great vio-
lence and in great volume. This scene and
tn at OF the steel room were particularly grand
and impressive.
This company was favored with fairly good
audience on this occasion. but If 1t would re-
peat the play, we risk nothing in saying that
the house would be filled to its utmost capaci-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
COURT.

Following Is a report of the TRANSACTIONS III
the County Court, udge Stout presiding, DUR
ing the first two days OF the term.
The law requires periodical examination oi
the bonds of the county treasurers. Hon.
Jos A Waddell was appointed for that purpose
Qualified-Rev Henry Grady Ferguson 10
solemnize the rites OF matrimony.
RE Rodes Nelson to practice law.
Kasper Koiner, admir- Of Rebecca Koiner;
c Barger of franklin Barger.
Aylett Coleman as Notary Public.
IF. Bowman as guardian of Serena and
Goldle Brubeck; Mrs NJ J Nicer of her children
Scott, Hampton and Cora E Nicer; G W Grea-
yer for VIM Thomas Greaver; and W ii Gam
BILE committee for Henry II Pates.
The estates of Permelia NJ. Van Lear and
Anna stautermeyer committed to the
sheriff.
The application of J. w. White for barroom'
and liquor license near Basic City was
docketed and continued.
Tue petition of Frank T. Ramsey and others
for an appropriation of 81, 900 to build road In
the western part of the Pastures district
leading to the Rockbridge line, was con-
sidered favorably by tue Court and ordered to
be certified to the Board of Supervisors for
approval or disapproval.
The cases OF the Commonwealth against
Daniel Huffer for shooting Levi N. Michael
and Michael for cutting Huffer will be tried
this term.
There were 56S deeds recorded during the
past month
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
a ForegOne Conclusion.

1t has caused no little surprise that there
should be some doubt existing with regard to
the exact date when the present charter of The
Louisa State Lottery Company expires. This
is plainly expressed in the charter of the com.
pany which being public document, is on file
and readily accessible. Even the present char
ter does not terminate until 1895. Moreover, an
amendment has been ordered by the Legisla-
ture of the State to be submitted to the people,
by which the Quarter of the company will be
extended up to the year 1919. Charters are
necessarily granted for limited time, and
their renewal is a mere matter of form. This
has been fully provided for. IS anyone familiar
with the facts of the case must know. Great
satisfaction is expressed at the management OF
Generals Beauregard and Early, who, as SUPER
iutendents of the drawings. have maintained
the high standard to which The Louisiana
State Lottery Company has always lived up
Memphis (Tenn.) Ledger. August n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
CAPTAIN lewis Hartman,

For several years past, Captain Lewis Har-
man has filled the important Office of Steward
of the Western Lunatic Asylum. He.has made
an excellent officer, adding to promptness and
general efficiency, the best qualities OF a sug-
gestive mind and pains-taking care in the dis
charge of the large and varied responsibilities
and duties incident to the office of Steward.
Captain Hartman has rendered his resigna-
ton to take effect the 18th of October at which
time the Board of Directors will assemble to
supply the vacancy. He enters the fascinating
and active life which pertains to Jour new de-
velopment, taxing position in the compaI y at
Clifton Forge. The community do not regard
this move as permanent transfer of citizen.
ship. and in time will expect his return to take
his place sgain among the sterling, progressive
and spirited people of Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Efshersvilse Farmers Club.

FISHERsvILLE, VA, Sept. 2Oth. 1871.
The Farmers Club Of this place was called to
order by the President, c. B. Coiner. and the
following members found present: F. NJ. Bell,
C. B. Coiner, z. s. Cecil, B. F. Hildebrand, NJ. G.
Hildebrand.. E. D. Kindig, IL. c. Kindig, Jos. E.
OFT. J. L. Wallace, ]. B. Patterson, P. T. Burk-
holder J. W. Church man, M. L. Leonard and
A. H. McCue. Upon motion of j.. L. Wallace.
]. w. Churchman was elected Secretary of this
meeting. W. B. Scott's name was proposed
for membership and elected. P. H. Rock and
e. .. Harnsberger offered excuses through
counsel for their absence from this meeting,
and both were excused. Motion by F. NJ. Bell
to table resolution discussed in this Club at
its last meeting as to eligibility of members
acting as agen is, was unanimously carried.
Mr.. Life explained the principle OF a Cookie
machine, invented by himself, which will re-
move every grain of Cookie from wheat. Mr..
Leonard, chairman of buying committee, re-
ported he had visited the manufacturers of
fertilizers in Baltimore, and had made the pur-
chase for the Club. On motion, Mr.. ]. L. Wal
lace, committee of three was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions in regard to our loss
by death of q valued member--Mr. w. B. Pat
terson-and the President appointed F. NJ Bell,
M, G. HiIdebrand and j. i. Wallace, and F. M.
Bell, chairman, submitted the following pream-
bic and resolutions, which were uuan imousl "
adopted by a rising vote
"Whereas 1t has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from our midst, by death, our esteemed
friend and member, w. B. Patterson, therefore,
Resolved LIST, That we, the members of this
Club, give expression to our feelings in the loss
of our friend, whom we regarded as a true man,
kin q friend, and most worthy member Of this
Club.
Resolued 2nd, That in his death we recognize
the rulings of an AllwIse God. and that we bow
in sub mission to His will
ResoiUed 3rd That we extend to the family of
our deceased friend. our true and sineere sym,
pathy in their sad sf11 lotion.
ReSolued 4th, That these resolutions bespread
upon the minutes of this Club and a copy be
sent to the family of our deceased friend, and
further request that our county papers publish
the same.
G. B. CoINER, President.
I. W. CUuECHMAN. Sec. pro tenn.
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stanton M arkeGS.
OFEC IATOh OF I'VE,
STAUNToN. VA. Sept. %, 189'

STAUNToN. VA, Sept. 3d. 1890.
The general condition of business indicates
a good fall'trade, for which ample prepara-
tions are in progress. The activity in fertili-
zers shows purpose on the part of farmers to
cast a large wheat crop. similar comment
is made throughout the entire wheat>belt-the
present and prospective prices encouraging
the exertion for increased production.
Recently two leading European authorities
have published their views in relation to de-
mand and the amount of wheat for supply the
world over, They differ very materially. One,
and the most labored to arrive at conclusions,
admits deficiency of supply, after stating the
surplus of the United States at sixty million
bushels more than it is known to be. His con-
illusions are known to be erroneous, as to
other countries, especially Russia. He is
writing in the importing interest, and strains
the point of looking for the present to the
European countries which can furnish por-
ton of the dsmand before looking abroad to
the countries which produce surplus. The
other writer deals fairly with the question.
and makes the general deficiency about one
hundred million bushels less than the de,
mand. for which there are various substitutes
that will prevent anything like crisis. This is
a rational and just conclusion.
There is view to be taken of the whole
matter as the interest concerns our country,
and which should impress our wheat-pre-
ducers. Every candid report of both the pres
emit wheat and corn-crops admits material
shortage of the usual yield In the United
States. All the interior millers are in increas.
ing want, and are paying higher prices than
the mlllers on the Cost, and still higher than
the exporting value, and we should appreciate
the new phase OF the stuation-that home or
interior demand is greater than the other two
and must continue so until the foreign de.
mand can no longer hold out on the recon-
mendatiOns of the writer who overstates our
surplus and would make the foreign contin-
gents yield more than they are capable Of
We still adhere to the previously.expressed
opinion that the last half of our selling season
will have an admitted foreign demand to
stimulate it which does not exist now.
Several millers in Augusta and adjoining
counties. who have not previously improved
their establishments with the roller system of
grinding are now doing so thereby increasing
the demand for wheat.
Our market rules firm at sl.O6 for good
several cents higher than any market in the
| United States. The brands of our mills stand
On the highest records for superior flour.
Ojher cereals are firm at quotations.
Butter and Irish potatoes are quoted higher.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale, not retail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Personal,

Miss Alice M. Bear, of near Eikton, Va.
daughter of Prof. 81. A. Bear, is enjoying a
pleasant visit to Mrs. Thos. S. Doyle and friends
in Staunton.
Ex-Lieut-G Gov. j. E. Massey will marry Miss
Matte McCreary of Alabama on October LIST.
Mr.. Lynn Walker, student of theology at
Princeton, and nephew OF Rev. R. G. Walker,
of this county, preached a good sermon at
Timber Ridge Church last Sunday.
Miss Ella Moore. daughter of Reuben Moore,
Esq, of Rockingham, is on visit to the fami-
~ of Mr.. John OFT near Greenville.
Miss Annie Landes. daughter of Mr.. Noah
Landes. who has resigned her position at the
W, L. Asylum which she has held for several
years. will spend the winter in Georgia.
Mr. W. 81. De Bell, formerly teacher in the
public schools of this city, and last session
Principal of the graded school at Broadway :,
Rockingham county, has accepted a position
at the head of private school at San Jacinto,
California, and assumed the duties of the same
some days ago,
Mr.. John f. Lewis, jr., son of ex-senator Jno
F, Lewis, of Rockingham, has removed to
Front Royal, where he will engage in the real
estate business.
Kenton Bryan, Harrisonburg boy, has been
promoted from the position of telegraph ope-
rator at Clifton Forge to that OF superlntend-
ent ct Hinton, w. Va. The position is re.
sponsible one, as there are ten or twelve ope-
rators in the Office.
Miss Jennie Fishburne. of Waynesboro, is on
a visit in Lexington to the family of Mr.. T. e.
McCorkle.
Miss Sallie Christian, of this county. is visit
iting the family of Mr.. VIM. White, in Lexing-
ton.
Rev. W. W. Houston. of Talladega, Ala, ac-
companied by his family, is visiting friends in
Lexington. He filled the Presbyterian pulpit
last Sunday morning and evening of last week.
Mr.. E. R. Leyburn, son of Mr.. E. J. Leyburn +,
has accepted position as teacher in the Fl shs
burne Military Academy in Wayn esboro'.
Mr. L. Berkeley Cox, of Portland, Oregon,
and his wife, who have returned from a bridal
trip to Europe were in Lexington last week.
Mrs. Cox was Miss Ella Junkin, daughter of
DR.. W. f. Junkin.
Col. ]. a. Harrison, adjunct professor OF
Chemistry at the V. NJ. l., has resigned to accept
position as chemist with the Luray Land
Company. His resignation Will not take effect
for several months.
Willie, the promising little son, nine years
of age, Of Mr.. ]. Alexander Bumgardner. after
a protracted Illness. died on last Friday night
! at the home of Lis parents near Bethel Church,
ard was buried in Bethel Church cemetery on
Sunday. His bereaved parents have the sim
cere sympathy of the community.
Cards are out announcing the marriage,
Thursday morning, Oct. 2nd, OF Mr.. Joseph M.
Bauserman, deputy clerk of Shenandoah Coun-
ty Court, and Miss Maud Van Horne daught er
of Rev. ]. r. Van Horne, a prominent minis
ter OF the M. E. Church. South. The marriage
will take place in the Methodist church at
Shepherdstown. w. Va, where Rev. Mr.. Van
| Horne has been stationed for several years.
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German Celebration.

On the 9Th Of October, the German citizens of
Richmond and their descendants will cele-
brate the landing of the first Germans Ia this
country at Germantown. Pa, 207 years ago. A
large amount Of money VIII be expended in
making this one of the grandest events OF the
season. The musical feature alone, will cost
a large sum of money. With view OF having
all the German citizens and their descendants
in this state join them in this grand celebra-
ton, they have appointed the undersigned
committee to arrange rates Of transportation
over the railroads Of this State and request
that all German citizens of various parts
of Virginia who may wish to attend, will
notify the Chairman or any member OF the
committee in order that cheap rate of fare
may be obtained.
jos. WALLERSTEIN, Chairm'n.
Il. Il. PHILLIPS,
VIM. LovENS TEN,
J. W IAURE.
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REAL ESTATE sALES.-Estate of Elvira A.
Brooks, decd, to Jas. n. Blackley and g. s.
Baker, frame warehouse adjoining Baker &
Brown, near G. & o. Ry. depot, So 300.
J. R. Taylor, Jr., EXT, to G. L, Brock. lot
fronting Ga it. on Purviance ST.. $50.
Geo. P. Baker to VIM. L. Walters, lots on
Vine street, 81, zoo.
Emma S. Gilkeson and others to Jos. Bark
man, residence OF late A. Todd Gilkeson, S., 900
Sarah Isaacs to Mary Julia Baldwin, brick
residence on North Market street. between
Frederick and Main, 81 900.