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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Worlds Fair Auxiliary Committees.

The Michigan Worlds Fair Commits
sion was in session at Lansing last week
and transacted considerable business
The salary of the secretary, Mark w.
Stevens, of Flint, was fixed at $4,000
per annum and transportation. Final
action on building plans was deferred
until the January meeting of the COM
mission, which will be held at Grand
Rapids. Vice.Pres't Belden announced
the county and auxiliary committees,
of which the following portions are of
local interest:
Van Buren, County COMMUNICATION.
j j. WOOdman, Paw Paw, Chairman;
A. S. Dyckman, South Haven; Thomas
Cross, Bangor; L. L. Lyon, SO. Haven;
David Woodman, Paw Paw
Hon. j. j. WOodman is general super
intendent Of the agricultural depart
ment, with Henry s. Fralich of Grand
Rapids, and G.. A. Ilgenfrtz of Monroe
as assistants.
OF the special auxiliary committees
for the agricultural department, the
following Van Buren, county men are
appointed to serve on the committees
named:
Grains and Grasses-David Woodman
of Paw Paw.
Horses G.. Gilman of Paw Paw,
Thos. Cross of Bangor.
Pomology-T. Il. Lyon, A. s. Dyck-
man, G. j. Monroe, A. q. Gulley, South
Haven.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

Ann Hoi.a. formerly Ann Croft, has
been famous character in the county
for thirty years. She Processes to have
powers instilled in her from birth by a
witch mother. She has epileptic fits,
talks with a drawl and nasal whine
and emphasizes her words in a peculiar
manner.
Her enemies said that she inflicted the
troubles she foretold, her friends that she
was a surprising medium through which
the future revealed itself. She undoubt-
eddy hit the truth in many instances.
For example, she happened to be at q
lsdy's house in her travels and upon
opening her book declared that coffin
appeared between her lines. Her nearer
was visibly affected, because one Of her
sons was away at the war.
mo" said Ann, divining her thoughts,
''he will not die in battle. He will choke
to death"
There was but one way to do this. so
thought his mother. He would be cap
tured and hanged as spy.
Despites the dictates Of her reason she
grieved for her son. A month later she
heard that he had died in southern hos
pital of diphtheria.
A poor man lost his coat. He could
i'll afford such loss, for he had no
other. All through the summer it was
searched for, and when fall came and
he felt the need of it he walked a few
miles to hear what Ann could tell him
about it.
at hangs in a dark place upon knife
stuck in the wall" she read from her
wonderful book.
Upon renewed search it was found at
the house of his sister-in-law, and sure
enough it hung upon the butcher knife
behind the closet door. The sister-in-
law had left it there when she went
from home the spring before.-Virginla
Cor. Chicago News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Why He Was Eccentrhc.

Once upon time ! came under the
banner Of British eccentrics. paid a
visit to Crete, a Turkish island by the
Levant, and, not finding the hotel of the
capital to my mind, with the aid of some
kindly intermediates, hired house in
the country. and went thither to take up
my abode alone. To make matters
worse. it was at an epoch when the
island was disturbed by revolt. The
Turkish regiments were being increased
by new levies, and great was the activi-
ty on the various military exercising
grounds outside Canea and Gambia, the
two chief towns.
However, nothing serious came of it,
and am free to confess that | enjoyed
my unconventional bivouac none the less
for the flavor of excitement that this out
break in the island lent to it.
How original! Just like an English
mani" remarked one of the officers of the
Austrian ironclads at that time anchored
with the international feet in Suda bay.
Yet, believe, as matter Of fact, that
he and some of his brethren envied me
my residence the Year Round.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

An October Froljc.

On last Saturday afternoon AS the
Narrow Gauge train pulled in from
Lawton, the occupants OF the passen-
ger car feared a cyclone had struck
them, but were relieved To find that il
was only the ladies of the Browning
Club, EN- route to "Wildey's Lane.n i'm
response To "a hospitable invitation is.
sued by Mesdames +. Wildey, G.. VIII
dey and +. Rhodes.
1t was an ideal day for an excursion
into the country, and the merry party
was evidently making the most of il.
and put Conductor Williams To- his wits
end before the various fares were prop.
erly collected.
Arrived at the pleasant home of Mrs
+. Wildey, its spacious rooms were
kept ringing with the merry din, while
an occasional sally Out-of-doors and an
extempOraneOus ''pantOmime" enacted
on the greensward, SO terrified the
feathered denizens of the place that it
is greatly feared the gobblers will not
regain their usual plumpness in season
for Thanksgiving.
just as the brilliant sunset was fading
in the western sky, and the rooms be.
gan to darken, an invitation to the din
ing room disclosed long, beautifully
arranged table, around which all were
soon grouped and busily employed in
doing full justice to the well-known
culinary skill of this trio of sisters.
After tea the time sped swiftly away.
and soon the word went forth, "The
train is comingr Then there was "a
scramble for wraps and a scamper of
feet as the guests rushed down the lane,
headed by Ed. Wildey himself, gallant
ly waving his lantern in the foremost
rank and cheering his little company
on until the crossing was reached be-
fore it was ascertained that the alarm
was false, and the train probably just
pulling out of Hartford
Then there was mItiny i'm the ranks,
but Mr.. IS native generalship was H.
Illustrated by the presence of mind with
which he at once made so brilliant
bonfire that everything else was forgot
ten in the fun of making torches of the
pine splinters and watching the trains
of glittering sparks cut the clear night
air just rs they used to do in by-gone
years of childish freedom.
Soon the train came rolling up with
much whistling in response to the many
fiery signals, and with three cheers for
"Wildey's Lane" the gay party was
homeward bound, fully persuaded of
the truth of the old saying:
"A little nonsense now and then,
Is relished by the best of men,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
A Parrots COnceit.

My aunt had a parrot that had been
taught to sing the first stanza of "There
Is Happy Land" and Polly was very
proud Of her voice. One day neigh
Dor brought over her canary to be kept
while she was away from home. No
sooner would the canary commence sing
ing than Polly would bristle her feathers
and cry out: "You don't sing right! you
don't sing right! Hear Polly sing!"
Then Polly would execute "There Is a
Happy Land" to the best of her ability.
One evening my uncle, who is some
what deaf, was telling me that there was
concert in the town hall, and he should
like to go, but did not think he could
hear. WhereupOn the parrot shrieked:
"Polly'll sing! Polly'll make you heart"
The gentleman turned courteously to
her. Thank you, Polly! I'll stay at
home and hear you'll" he said. She danced
about her cage in delight Beautiful
Polly! Polly can sing!" she kept saying
softly to herself, with pride in her ac-
complishment that was amusing to see.
Wide Awake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Behind tho Scenes.

Igot back Of the scenes in Detroit
family not long ago, and | have ever
since been cogitating as to whether it is
not better to be self respectful than to
have undue pride. This family was
keeping up appearances at the cost Of
real comfort. 1t occupies an excellent
social position, which it has held for
years, but the family income is not such
as to make it easy to be both presentable
and well fed.
AS consequence, while dinner is
now and then given to friends the fam
lily fare is very scanty, and while there
is good clothing to wear for state occa-
sions, this is carefully preserved, snd
when no one is about shabbiness is the
rule. 1t seems to me thatit is wiser and
more dignified for one to accept his cir
cumstances as they come to him, and not
attempt to lead a $4,000 life on a 81, 900
income.-Detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
The Farmers Union.

At an early part of the day, Oct. 7th,
carriages were seen driving from the
north and south, TO the beautiful farm
home of Mrs Riley Bangs, where she
entertained the Farmers Union Club,
thirty members being present. They
were easily accommodated i'm her well
arranged house, and cordially welcomed
by Mrs. Bangs, who although physically
weak, yet is mentally strong She
managed the affair with ease and
dignity. Her dinner was on time, and
such quantity and variety one seldom
sees. Mrs. Bangs never does anything
by the halves. Since the death of her
husband she has managed her farm
with good results.
The president of viewing committee
reported her farm in good state of
cultivation, with good crops the past
season. Mrs. Bangs has one farm hand
in the stalwart form of Fred Manning,
who has been in her employ about
seven years, and, with his hustling little
wife, one can plainly see the trio make
success in business.
Mrs. +. ID. ZIELIE, Sec'y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Probate Court Proceedings.

Following are the proceedings in
Judge Het kert's court for the week
ending October 10:
Estate of Ophelia Hawley, deceased.
Bond filed and letters of administration
issued to Jerome G.. Warner. Apprais-
ers' warrant issued to Chas II. Butler
and Jay Reynolds.
In the matter of Samuel +. Avery, a
minor. Petition for appointment of
guardian filed and order for nomination
entered.
Estate of Alfred N. Chamberlain, de-
ceased. General administrators app'ted.
In the matter of Frank S. Shuver ct
al, minors. New bond and annual ac-
count, and petition for license to sell
real estate filed. Day of hearing Nov.
9th.
Estate of Orrin Buck, deceased; final
account allowed.
Estate of Thos. ID. Conway, deceased.
Bond filed and letters testamentary is
sued to Michael Hackett. Appraisers
warrant issued to Jacob Knowles and
James Creagan.
Estate of Elmina ID. Gates, deceased.
Petition for license to sell real estate.
Day of hearing Nov. 9th.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

A Portland lady says that her hired
girl invariably puts pm in her mouth
when peeling onions. and when asked
the reason, said il was to prevent her
eyes from watering. 1t is a practice be-
lieved in among the people in New
Brunswick, where is her home. and her
mother, now advanced in age, thoroughly
believes in all sorts of signs and super
stitions. On New Years morning she
will on no account allow any of her
large family of children to take any
article ont of the house until they have
first brought something in, a stick of
wood or any object, no matter how
valueless. The idea is that if the new
year is thus begun it will be prosperous
and more will come iuto the house than
will go out.
This woman would not, Of course,
think Of beginning any task on Friday.
1t would be long and arduous one if
she did. Neither would she take broom
with her while moving the household
goods from one place to another. Old
brooms would be left behind and new
ones bought. A cat also would be left
behind while the goods were being
moved. 1t would, however, be safe to
return and bring the cat alone. To
dream Of passing through dirty water or
that train of cars passed the house is
warning of approaching death in the
family.
An even number would never be al
lowed to sit down to a wedding dinner,
and at a marriage the carpet would be
taken up and the direction of the boards
ascertained, so that the happy couple
could be so placed that crack should
not run between them during the cere-
mony, for otherwise subsequent dissen-
sion and separation may be expected.
Portland Transcript.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
A Word About the Neglige Costume.

If the outing young man be wise he
will not wear a waistcoat when he as
sumes either sash or waistbelt. The
waistcoat is decidedly a dressifed ap-
purtenance of attire, while the sash and
waistbelt belong to the vocabulary of
neglige. He should be reminded of the
fate Of the parsonage that tried to ride
two horses at once
And yet this solecism is being continu-
ally committed by misguided youths.
The effect of the sash when worn with
the frock coat is an uncongenial one.
The youth that paraded Fulton street,
Brooklyn. few nights ago attired in a
two-color sash, a cutaway coat, white
dress shirt, puff scarf and black high
hat was apparently upon excellent terms
with himself, but in reality about as far
''out of it" as the man that fell from the
balloon.-Clothier and Furnisher.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
wb.r. wild banana. Ar. Founa

Are there no varieties of bananas wild2
Yes, some have been found in Ceylon,
Cochin China and the Philippines.
These Of course have seeds, but they are
inferior to the long, cultivated varieties.
The banana is cultivated by suckers, and
it is in this way that the literal plant
perpetuates itself indefinitely. In Gen.
trail Africa you may find thousands and
thousands of plants that literally have
in them the germ and life Of ten thou
sand years duration. Goldthwaite's
Geographical Magazine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
A Fleet of whaIebacks for the Atlantic

A Fleet of Whalebacks for the Atlantic.
Alexander McDougall, the inventor of
the whaleback boats and builder of the
whaleback steamer, Charles w. Wet
more, which reached Liverpool Tuesday
with cargo of wheat from Duluth, was
at the Sherman house yesterday. SIN
ninety days." he said, "our mills for the
construction of steel plates, angle irons
and bolts will be completed at Duluth,
and we shall Immediately lay the keels
for ten more whaleback boats for service
on the Atlantic.
eve shall build whaleback steamer
$50 feet long, with cabin accommoda-
tions for 1000 passengers, for service
during the Worlds fair After the fair
is over it will be cut in two and taken to
the Atlantic. 1t is possible that we will
build more than one of these boats.
They will Lave great speed and will be
elegantly fitted out"
The Wetmore, Captain McDougall
added, will load with partial cargo of
machinery for the new shipyard on
Puget sound. near Seattle. and will then
return to New York, where it will take
on material for the first two boats TO be
built on the Pacific coast. The Ameri-
con Steel Barge company, which is build
ing the whalebacks, is largely composed
of officials of the Northern Pacific rail-
road.-Chlcago Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

Very strange is the adventure through
which a postman named Boudon has
Just passed at Mines. He had taken a
registered letter TO one Faure, shoe
maker, and was about TO leave the house
when the man closed the door, pulled a
revolver out of his pocket, and rushing
on Boudon threw him down and bound
him securely. He then informed the
terrified postman of his intention to re-
tain him as hostage until he had re-
ceived divers letters written to him by
the president of the republic and the
minister of justice in reply to his appli-
cation for the restoration of 10000 francs
lost in a lawsuit
Faure sent note to the head Of the
postal department explaining how mat
tiers stood, and while awaiting an an
swer barricaded his apartments. When
the police arrived he called out that he
had provisions for week, two revolvers
and plenty of ammunition, and that If
they attempted to force the door he
would kill his prisoner. The situation
was extremely awkward. The affair
had become known in the neighborhood,
and the adjacent streets were soon
thronged with at least 5000 of the towns
people.
A last attempt to parley with the in
furiated shoemaker having proved abor-
tive, the police and gendarmes broke
into the place, fired few shots to
brighten Faure, and succeeded in Sc
curely taking him into custody ere he
had time to carry out his threat. They
had great difficulty in conducting him
to prison, as the crowd wanted to lynch
him. Faure is described as a monoma-
MAC, and it appears that when M. Car
not visited Mines some time ago he
made some curious preparations in or
der to attract his attention, which, how
ever, were but lost labor, as the presi-
dent passed down another street.-Paris
Cor. London Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Counterfeit Half Dollar.

A dangerous counterfeit fifty cent
piece has been sprung upon the guileless
public. The piece is beauty, and shows
great care and skill in its make up. 1t
is one of the series of 1887 and has the
clear ring of the genuine article. The
main point of difference, however, lies
in the thickness, which is trife more
than in the genuine article. The figure
on one side is rather obscure, but is, at
the same time, nearly perfect, although
there is slight depression in the shield.
Norwich Bulletin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Marriage Licenses.

No. 1OSs-Truman Lampson, go, and
Helen Nj. Taplin, So, both of South
Haven.
No. 1Os0-Joseph Lawrence, SO, OF
Cleveland, o., and Eliza Sanborn, "a
of Lawrence.
No. 1O9O-Edward Crawford, %, OF
Lawrence, and Barbara Castleman, Is,
of Arlington.
No. 1O01-Jesse G.. Lane, 90, and
Alvernon Hanold, 10, both of Keller.
No. 1O92-Harry ID. Longwell, q, OF
Paw Paw, and Lila b. Duncombe, 21,
of Keelerville.
No. 1O93-Adam Webb, %, of Breeds.
vile, and Alena b. Doherty, %, OF
Geneva
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The case of Dodge VS.. Dodge, bill tc
set aside deed, and the case of Jones
VS.. Breck, bill to compel specific per-
Torrance, were tried and submitted
In the cases of Edwin III. Crawford
VS.. Eta Crawford, Susan NJ. Lynd vs.
David Lynd, Arson +. Babbett VS.
Mary j. Babbett, Martha j.. Lovelace
VS.. Abram IL. Lovelace and Catherine
Hinckley VS.. w. H. Hinckley, DEGREES
of divorce were granted.
The court stands adjourned to We'd
nesday, Oct. Goth, at . a. m, at which
time the jury will report.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
New Suits.

Nettie Lockwood VS.. Edward Lock-
wood; divorce.
Matte Campbell VS.. Andrew Camp
bell; divorce.
Geo. +. King VS.. Clana King; divorce.
The People VS.. Taylor Hance and
Stella Day; lewd and lascivious cohabi-
tatinn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Miles Nerve g. Liver Pills

Act on a new princirle-regulating the
liver. stomach and bowels through the nerves.
new discovery. DR.. Miles Pills speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver,
piles, constipation. Unequaled for men,
women, children. Smallest, mildest, surest!
30 doses, % cts. Samples Frse, at Long
well Bros
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Gard of Thanks.

We would take this method of return
ing our heartfelt thanks TO the friends
and neighbors who were unremitting
i'm their kindnesses during the illness
and at the funeral of our relative; also
to the choir for delicately rendered
services. Mrs. j. f. WHITE
AND FAMILY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Evidently Poverty Stricken.

Mrs. Hayfork-I think we'd better
make that young city teller pay his
board in advance.
Mr.. Hayfork-Ain't he got no money?
Mrs. H.-He can't have much. He's
been goin around all day in coat made
out of an old fag.-Good News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Mrs. f. ID. ZIELIE, Sec'y

When you need good, safe LAXATIVE,
ask your druggist for box of Ayers
Pills, and you will find that they give
perfect satisfaction For indigestion,
torpid liver, and sick headache there is
nothing superior. Leading physicians
recomend them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
An UnfaiIinr Sign.

SHOW do you distinguish the members
Of the Four Hundred?"
by their long purses and their long
ears. New York Epoch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

Prescott & Remington have opened
their evaporation for business, and will
pay the highest market price for apples
of all grades.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

"Plank's Tavern on the Beach, ..at.St.
Joseph, will be sold under the hammer
to-day for the benefit of creditors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

Try Dullams Great German Is cent Liver Pills, 40
N each package. For sale by Longwell Bros.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-05
Struck by a Carriage.

Last evening about 9 o'clock Major Mon
roe, with his wife and son, was driving
along North avenue, near Palo Alto street.
A boy. Oliver Won Osdale, while playing
with some other boys, ran out from the
sidewalk and was struck by the carriage.
He was thrown down and suffered several
scalp wounds, one being severe. The wife
of Major Monroe was SO overcome by the
accident that she had toabe taken from the
carriage and placed in neighboring resi-
dence. She recovered her self possession
shortly after. The boy was taken to his
home at the corner of North avenue and
Federal street. where DIR. Ure attended
him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-05
WORK OF THE POLICE.

JAMES PORTER was lodged in Jail yesterday
on a charge of larceny. preferred by John
Wylie before Squire Douglas, of Boston.
JAMES CASSIDY was committed to Jail by
Squire Mcmillan, of CHARTERS, yesterday on
a charge of entering building with feloni-
GUS intent.
MARY WILLIAMS was placed under bail by
Alderman McMasters yesterday to answer
the charge of larceny by bailee of a sewing
machine owned by Charles c. Emmons. The
Information was made by W. B. Mason.
W.N. SrIvERs, who was arrested a few days
ago on charge of assaulting Fannie Clark,
preferred against him by George L. Rohrer,
was given q hearing by Alderman Reilly
yesterday and recommitted to jail in default
OF s., 900 bail for trial at court.
JOHN BURNS is under bonds to answer a
. charge of assault and battery before Alder
man McMasters to-day. The information
was made by Margaret Fahey, who alleges
that Burns assaulted her because she told
his wife he was at party at Four-Mile.
Run.