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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-05-22
Snenk-Thief at Work.

Jacob FendrIch. living at 179 South Me-
ridian street. reported at the station-house
last night hat when he came home from
work he laid his watch and chain down on
q table and stepped into the kitchen to
wash. He was only out of the room a few
minutes. but that few minute gave q
sneak-thief time TO appropriate his watch.
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Hot SPRINGS. Ark, May 21.-Moderator
King conducted the devotional exercises of
the Presbyterian General Assembly this
morning. The report from the committee
on correspondence was submitted. The
chairman of this committee announced
that messages of regret had been prepared
to be forwarded to the assemblies in session
at Portland. Ore, and Memphis, Tenn.
and after the messages were read they were
ordered sent at once. The report of the
treasurer of home missions was received
and offered to the committee. The nnual
report of the executive committee on homo
missions shows that the total receipts of
the year had been S91 AL; left on hand last
year. 81 .03C: total disbursements. SS9. 7S6.
leaving o balance on hand OF IS. zoe. The
receipts of the colored evangelistic fund
were S9.6Sl, an increase over last year OF
S1,774. The cause of home missions is
shown to be in q fourishing condition.
A. M. e. Churches VIII Consolidate.
PITTsBURG. May 21.-Bishop Lomax pre-
sided at to-day's session of the General
Conference of the A. NJ. +. Zion Church.
At the morning session much work was
done on the report of the committee of re-
vision of the Book of Discipline. A clause
declaring the power of q quarterly confer
ence to remove q trustee for cause Was the
subject for q heated debate. 1t was finally
agreed that Il con ference has such power.
The report of the commission appointed
to meet q similar body of the A. M. +. Gen.
eral Conference in Harrisburg was made,
announcing that the joint conference de-
cided upon consolidation of the A. NJ. +.
Zion and A. NJ. E. churches by a vote of 20
to q. At the conference Bishop Turner pre-
sided for the A. Nj. f. Zion commission.
Hon. j. T.. Dancy and j. A. Johnson were,
respectively, secretaries. 1t was decided
that the name of the consolidated
churches shall be African Zion Methodist
Episcopal Church. The consolidation
brings together a mil lion members. There
will be nineteen bishops TO control districts
of the church and each will be given o dis
trict smaller than 10 exists. The report
was approved with manifestations of sat
isfactiOn at the work accomplished. The
question of consolidation and the terms
will be submitted to the annual confer
ences. and II they ratify 1t. q special Joint
session of the conference (generap Of each
church. will be held. when the two bodies
will be formslly united.
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$3.50 to Chicago. $3.50
Via Pennsylvania Limo from / ndlanapol
Rate War Settled.

The rate goes up TO the old figure, IS, Indian
apolls to Chicago via the Monon Route on May
%, but until that time tickets will be sold at
$3.50. I. ID. BALDWIN, ID P. A.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

The announcement that the North
western Line, comprising over 5000
miles of thoroughly equipped railway,
has arranged to run two low rate Har-
vest Excursions during the months of
August and September, will be gladly
received by those who are interested i'm
the development of the great West and
Northwest, as well as by those who de-
sire to visit this wonderfully productive
region at u season of the year when ex-
act demonstration can be made of the
merits and advantages it offers to home
seekers and those in search of safe and
profitable investments.
These excursions will leave Chicago
on August 30 and Sept. 81, and tickets
can be purchased at the very low rate
of one fare for the round trip to points
in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South
Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado,
Utah, Idaho and Montana. They will
be strictly iirst-class in every particular
and will be good for return passage at
any time within twenty days from date
of purchase. Full information concern.
ing rates and arrangements for these
excursions can be obtained upon appli.
cation to any coupon ticket agent, OF
to w. A. Thrall, g. Z. Il. A., Chicago
~ Northwestern R'y, Chicago. l5l
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Fail to Do Their Duty.

Everybody has at times failed to do their
duty towards themselves. Hundreds of lady
readers suffer from sick headache, nervous
ness, sleeplessness. and female troubles. Let
them follow the example of Mrs. ii. Her
bechter, Stevens Point, Wis.,, who for five
years suffered greatly from Nervous Prostra-
ton and Seeplessness; tried physicians and
different medicines without success. But one
bottle of DIR. Miles Nervine caused sound
sleep every night, and she is feeling like a
new person. Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, Lar
annie City, Wyoming, who tried all other
remedies, declares that after three weeks
use of the Nervine for Headache, Nervous
Prostitution, etc, she was entirely relieved
Sold bv Longwell Bros. Trial Bottle Free
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Lawrence.

G.. II. McCollum has purchased the
Lowrey house and will soon move into
our village.
Mrs. Eaton Branch and little grand
daughter have returned from their visit
to Fennville.
Rev A n. Eldred left Tuesday to at.
tend conference, now in annual session
at Hillsdale.
A donation was held at the opera
house on Monday evening for the ben
eft of Rev. Eldred and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. p Northrup have
been entertaining friends from Chicago.
They left for their home on Monday.
C.E. Peterson has gone to Chicago to
dispose of their stock of dried raspber-
ries. We understand they have about
one thousand pounds.
Rev. Jeffries of Covert occupied the
pulpit at the Congregational church on
Sunday morning, and in the evening at
the Nj. f. church-union services.
w. w. Bass received a telegram an
nouncing the death of his son Herbert,
near New Orleans, La The remains
are expected here on Wednesday for
burial
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Glendale.

Farmers have begun cutting up their
corn.
Miss Bertha Rogers spent Sunday at
home.
G.. w Butterfield, who was bitten by
n dog two weeks ago, has Il bad ankle
yet
Mrs. Eva Furguson of Kalamazoo has
been visiting her father, A. Dustin, in
this place.
DR.. Rankin and wife of Bloomingdale
were guests of l.. A. Rogers and wife
on Friday last.
Mrs. Holmes and daughter, who have
been visiting at Mr.. Stowman's, re-
turned to their home in Kalamazoo last
Friday.
Mrs. Edith Grape, who has been
spending short time here with her
mother and brothers family, has re-
turned to her home in Randall.
Quite delegation went from here
north last week, among the number be-
ing Mrs. S. Anton and daughter, Mrs.
G. w. Butterfied, son and daughter,
Mr. Naftzger, Mrs. Martha Shears and
Carrie Coulson.
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Fell Dead.

These words are very familiar to our read
err. as not day passes without the report of
the sudden death of some prominent citizen.
The explanation is "Heart Disease" There
fore beware if you have any Of the following
symptoms: Short Breath, Pam in Side,
Smoth-ring Spells, Swollen Ankles, Asth-
matte Breathing, weak and Hungry Spells,
Tenderness in Shoulder or Arm, Fluttering
of Heart or Irregular Pulse. These symp
toms mean heart diseaee. The most reliable
Remedy is DIR. Miles New Heart Cure,
which has saved thousands of lives. look
of testimonials free at Longwell Brothers.
who also sell the New Heart lure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

Preparing ground for wheat, and corn
cutting is the order now.
At the annual meeting in our district
+. A. Chase was elected moderator.
School commenced last week Monday
with Miss Minnie Manley ut tn e helm.
Mrs. James Abrams is now improving
and in a fair way to recover her health.
Mrs. Bert Carris has returned to her
home at Drawn, Grand Traverse county
John Adams jr. went last Thursday,
to Grand Traverse county prospecting
for work.
Rev. and Mrs. f Bradtield OF eastern
Michigan are visiting at the home of
Mrs. BIS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Abrams.
We do not think any one will wishto
visit Roll Harris's house during the
absence of the family" any more, as
Roll informs the public that he carries
the key in His pocket now.
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Athena.

Miss Hettie Palmer started in Paw
Paw high school Sept. D.
Miss Zoe Wilson began the fall term
at Oak Grove Sept. 3. This is her Sec
ond year.
Mrs. Allen has suspended her ice
cream entertainments until warmer
evenings.
Mrs. John Smith of Chicago has been
making her brother -in-aw and family
quite visit.
Lyman Waite is building barn on
his farm, Messrs. Tracy and Temans
doing the work.
The League and the Ladies' Aid will
combine and hold social at G.. Palm
er's next Friday evening. Picnic sup
per.
Annette Gregory of Colorado has
been making her brother, John Van
Auken, visit, the first in a number OF
years.
Rev Miller preached his farewell SER
mon before going to conference last
Sunday evening. We hope he will be
returned.
Mr.. st. Clair, who started for Colora-
w Wy way vi OllO billlC dSO, Will
his family, has returned, having gone
no further than Ohio.
Mr.. Hipp has taken a trip up north
to work up a trade for his speciality, to
see the country and to visit friends-a
sort of business and pleasure combina.
ton.
The rains caught good many fields
of beans out. Billy Hoodemaker has
about 20 acres pulled and lying out
amounts.
Mrs. Sarah Downing starts on We'd
nesday for New York state, where she
will visit friends and relatives. Mrs
Anna Millington will keep house fol
her father and Elmer during Mrs. D.'s
absence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

For many years Mr.. b. F. Thompson,
of DesMoines, Iowa, was severely afflict-
ed with chronic diarrhGa. He says;
"At times it was very severe; so much
so that | feared it would end my life.
About seven years ago | CHANGED to pro-
cure bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy. 1t gave
me prompt relief, and | believe cured
me permanently, as | now eat or drink
without harm anything | please. have
also used it in my family with the best
results For sale by Longwell Bros,
Paw Paw, and j. F. Barrows, Law
renee. sept
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Circuit Court Proceedings.

Judge Buck oponed the September
term of the circuit court for this county
Monday morning. The following
liquor cases were disposed of-the re.
spondents in each case pleading guilty
John Ray; fined 800 or 60 days in Jail
James Mahoney; 500 or 30 days.
ID. w. Broadhead; $50 or As days
Mark Oaks; 800 or 40 days.
Judson Bailey; $40 OF GO days.
f. j. CongdOn; $50 or 80 days.
Simeon Wilson; $40 or 60 days.
The People vs. Geo. Krusi jr, assault
and battery; pleaded guilty and fined
$17S7.
The People vs. Robt Haney bastardy
nolle pros'd.
Adjourned to Friday at a. m.
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NOTES.

Early in the day the ''old liners" be-
gan to arrive. Their countenances
wore the expression of men who had a
stern duty To preform and that nothing
short of overwhelming numbers would
hinder its performance. Little knots
would gather here and there, and they
made no effort to keep their mission a
secret. 1t was to knock out the little
scheme of Bert Cole and two or three
other tenderfoot Demys To have this
convention swollow at one gulp the
ticket made by the Peoples party at
Hartford, and SO vigorous was their
Remuneration of the scheme that its
promoters could rally but one vote
Tom Dodge's) to its support in the con-
vention.
On inquiring for the Bangor delega-
ton, the NORTHERNER was informed
that the capacious nav of the Populists
had engulfed the last surviving member
in that township of the once proud
party whose "birth was contemporaries
Gus with that of the republic" and
whose simplicity is of the Jeifersonian
brand.
1t is evident that Lawton is to be the
convention town of Van Buren, county.
Their opera house has sufficient seating
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

No matinee last Saturday on account
of rain.
Lena Van Ostran went To Chicago
last Saturday.
Allie RICHTER is in town again for a
few days visit.
VIM. Ravens of Southeast Hartford
is dangerously sick.
ii. M. Olney has the wall completed
for his elegant new residence.
Chas. and Ned Sweet came over from
Dowagac Sunday to visit their parents.
ID. Billings has sold out his railroad
boarding house to Grand Rapids man.
Crandall Il Wood expect to put in a
shooting gallery in connection with
their cigar factory,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14
A Little Girls Experience in Light
house

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Prescott are keepers
of the Government Lighthouse at Sand
Beach, Mich, and are blessed with a daugh-
ter four years old. Last April she was taken
down with measles, followed with dreadful
cough, and turning into a fever. Doctors at
home and at Detroit treated her, but in vain.
She grew worse rapidly, until she was mere
'handful of bones" Then she tried DR..
Kings New Discovery, and after the use of
two and half bottles was completely cured.
They say DR.. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight in gold, yet you may get trial
bottle free at Dr.J. d. Hamilton's drug store.
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lOrNin

Mrs. Elizabeth Olds of Hartford spent
last week at A. A. Olds.
Freeman Hoadley took in the excur-
sion to Petoskey last week.
Will Harris and wife spent last Sun
day at Chas. Stewards i'm South Hamil-
ton.
Miss Ada McAllister was guest of
her uncle, Joseph Dopp, in Hartford
township last week.
Glenn. Manley is talking of selling his
farm To Mr. Plunker. The bargain is
completed, but the writings are not yet
made out to that effect.
Mrs Minnie Phelps, youngest daugh-
ter of John Young, attempted suicide
on Tuesday of last week by taking
strychnine. She failed To accomplish
her purpose.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

Capt w. A. Abbott, who has long
been with Messrs. Percival and HattOn,
Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Des
Moines, Iowa, and is one of the best
known and most respected business
men in the city, says: 81 can testify to
the good qualities of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Having used it in my
family for the past eight years | can
safely say it has no equal for either
colds or Group" % and 80 cent bottles
for sale by Longwell Bros, Paw Paw,
and j. +. Barrows, Lawrence. sept
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GObieViIle.

Mrs. |. NJ Hall has been i'll the past
week.
Geo. Canover and family moved to
Hastings last week.
Old Mr.. Tyler of Pine Grove was
buried last Sunday.
Rev. J. w McDougal is attending
conference this week
Mrs. C. McFelen is visiting friends
in Northern Michigan.
The Richards triple show are billed
to appear here next Thursday.
Miss Ellie Monteith of Otsego visited
friends here and at Paw Paw last week.
Several of our citizens attended the
convention at Lawton last Wednesday.
Miss Efie Hyatt is visiting her par
ents with DR.. Buffers children of Almo.
Charlie Bush of Joliet, H., visited
his parents and friends here over Sun
day.
Walter Elliott has purchased an acre
of ground near Charlie Browns resi-
dence.
Mrs. Clarence Westcott joined her
husband ut Otsego last week, where
they expect to remain.
The ladies of the NJ f. Aid society
will give an Art social at A. w. Myers
home next Saturday evening.
Last Saturday, during the severe
rain storm in the morning, lightning
struck tree in front of 5. Baldwin's
residence tearing it in peices on one
side. No other damage done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nelson left the
first of the week for a two weeks visit
with friends near Lansing. They drove
the distance with horse and carriage,
making several stops with friends on
the way.
Few more pleasant events occur than
the marriage of Miss Hattie Smith and
Mr.. Percy Root, both of this place
on Thurrday evening last. Rev. &. b
home of the bride, only relatives being
present. Many beautiful and useful
gifts were received. This young couple
know them and many good wishes
follow them in the new life.
THE NEW MIKADO.
A fisherman sat on a log one night
Twas Grover yes, Grover; old Grover.
And he waited impatiently for just one bite
Twas Grover; yes, Grover; old Grover.
But the fish swan away and each said to his mate
We know il is "Grove" by the smell of his bait.
SO they all skipped out and left Grove" to hi
fate,
For twas Grover; yes Grover; old Grover.
Old Grover he sat there just the same
Twas Grover; yes Grover; old Grover.
But the fish that he longed for never came
For twas Grover; yes, Grover; old Grover.
They had nibbled his soft soap eight years before
Which had made them feel chagrined and sore,
And they wouldn't be caught with chat any more
For twas Grover yes, Grover; old Grover
| Old Grover is fishing for ballots again
Is Grover; yes, Grover old Grover.
lie sticks to his log like old setting hen
Does Grover; yes, Grover; old Grover.
He had better go home for his heads getting ten
der,
And he find to his sorrow on next November
That suckers don't bite his old tricks they remem
Der,
! Tricky Grover; yes, Grover; old Grover.
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NO OBJECT
Whittier bound in

"HellO, Stranger Whittier bound in
such haSte?"
TO that store, Of course. all are flock
Ing there, and If don't get there soon
III lose my chance. Delays are dan
SerOuS, and if | am not on hand soon
the bargains will be all gone, the cheap
est stock in the city exhausted, and |
shall make a dead loss Of it if COM
PEELED TO 60 elsewhere for Clothing. ="
That's a fact; and as | am rather
out at the elbows, I'll 60 along, too.
As the old prOverb says, a SiXpenCe
saved is worth ninepenCe you haven't
got, so | will make the most Of my
money, and buy at Smiths"
And sure enough, they did, and saved
Is per cent. by having their eye teeth
cut and knowing a thing or two.
Ready Made Clothing here you'll find,
Rich in assortment, rich in kind;
Come buy at Smiths, he can't be beat;
Know this, all ye who dare compete.
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Business Brevities.

Snow Bros received orders Monday
for five of their hot-air furnaces-three
for Lawrence, one for Traverse City,
and one for Paw Paw.
Ladies, just take peep in at Sell
lick's and see their beautiful garments
for fall and winter. Also read their adv
in this paper
"The Leaders" announce great an
niversary sale. on which occasion they
their adv carefully.
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Probate Court Proceedings.

Following are the proceedings in
Judge Heckcrt's court for the week end
ing Tuesday, Sept. 18th:
Estate of Catharine Heffron, deceased
receipts in distribution filed and admin
istrator discharged.
Estate of Elizabeth Terry, deceased
receipts in distribution filed and execu-
tor discharged.
Estate of Jennie A. Field, minor;
proofs of settlement filed and guardian
discharged.
Estate of Mary A. Powers, deceased;
final account filed; hearing Oct. 10th.
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capacity for any convention liable to .
called there; the town Is as easy OF
access as any, while hotel and restaur-
ant accommodations are better than in
most of the villages in the county.
II was currently reported on the
street, before and after the convention,
that John Cook would Withdraw his
name from the representative ticket of
the Populist party and give Mr.. Killefer
the field.
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BuckIen's Arntca saIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup.
tions, and Positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
DR.. j. ID. Hamlton's drug store.
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Miles Nerve 81 Liver Pills

Act on new prlnciple-regulating the
liver. stomach and bowels through the nerves.
A new discovery. DR.. Miles Pills speedily
cure bilousness, bad taste, torpid liver,
piles, constipation. Unequaed for men,
women, children. Smallest, mildest, surest
30 doses, % cts. Samples Frse, at Long
we'll Bros
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strength and Henlfh

If you are not feeling strong and healthy,
try Electric Btters. If LA Grippe" has
left you weak and weary, use Electric Bitters.
This remedy acts directly on Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to
perform their functions. If you are afflicted
with Sick Headache, Won will find speedy and
permanent relief by taking Electric Btters.
One trial will convince you that this is the
remedy you need. Large bottles only 50c.at
DIR. j. ID. Hamilton's drug store.
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The Official Canvass.

The board of county canvassers met
in this village on Monday last to make
an official count of the vote for and
against the local option law Following
is the total vote and the majorities by
townships:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14

The Inaugural Bench Show of Dogs
of the West Michigan Kennel Club takes
place under the auspices of the West
Michigan Agricultural and Industrial
Society at Grand Rapids, Sept 20 to %.
The premium list i'm this department
aggregates $1,000, besides very many
medals and other premiums
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14
New Suits.

Elijah Post VS.. Anna Post; divorce.
j. w. Marvin VS.. Lewis Canfield; APP
peal from Justice court.
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IN A NUTSHELL,

We are going 10 have the largest and most at
tractive Fair ever held. So don't fail to attend.
For Premium Lists and other information adj
dress, 54t3 c. n. ADAMS, Secy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-09-14
MACCABEE DAY F.!

Grand exhibition and parade of the entire com
mand Of the X. O. T. NJ. of Alegan county will be
given on THURSDAY, Sept. 20.
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FINE ATTRACTIONS.
WORLDS FAIR GRAIN EXHIBIT
CHILDREN'S DAY,

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20. All children "a years
of age and under admitted to the grounds
foT 10 cents each.
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TOTAL VOTE.

Total majorites 49,. 49,. .....SII
Net dry majority-46S