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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-12-21
Old Poop lie.

Old people who require medicine to regu-
late the bowels and kidneys will find the true
remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate. and contains no whiskey
or other intoxicant, but acts as tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the stomach and
bowels, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs thereby aiding Nature i'll the per-
Torrance of the functions. Electric Bitters
is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old People find it just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents per bottle at Long
we'll Bros, Paw Paw and j. f. Barrows',
Lawrence. D
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Lawrence.

Mrs. Harry Blanchard is at home on
"a visit.
Clayton Plopper is on the sick list
jaundice.
Chas. Wildey was in town Tuesday
receiving stock.
Mrs. Rockwell and daughter were in
Paw Paw Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs George McFern drove
to Hartford Saturday.
Misses Rockwell and Barrows were
in Hartford Saturday.
Thomas Tyner of Paw Paw dined at
the Waterman Tuesday.
Mrs. Myron Wells of Paw Paw visited
Mrs. Waterman Saturday.
John Doane, an old resident of this
place, was in town Tuesday.
The cooler" had an occupant one
night last week-not a drunk.
Miss Carrie Plorper is again behind
the counter at her fathers store.
Chas Virgins left for Muskegon Sat-
urday to work in the round house.
Matt Wells and wife of Millburg visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. Water
man, Sunday.
Mrs. j. Burns and Josie Donovan at
tended church at ST. Mary's in Paw Paw
last Sunday.
Mr.. .. ID. Glidden, an old resident of
Gliddenburg, now of Detroit, was call
ing on old friends and neighbours last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Burns enter
tanned the choir of st. Mary's church of
Paw Paw last Friday night. Oysters
were served.
The Relief Corps gave literary and
musical entertainment at their hall last
Thursday night. After the exercises
Mr.. Shoemaker auctiOned off number
of useful articles. Those who took
part have the thanks of the people for
giving them SO pleasant an evenings
entertainment
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l,OrWsn.

Mrs. Hi. Corwin went to Kalamazoo
and Lawion last week.
There was no Sunday school last SIM.
day on account of the storm.
Riley Zimmerman and wife are enter.
tanning Miss Nellie Harris of Omro,
Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Long are rejoic.
ing over the advent of daughter number
two.
Mrs. Will Simmons and her little son
Leon of Lawrence spent last Sunday
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sledge Clailin of Law
ton were guests of their mother, Mrs.
Lucinda Stearus, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob. johnson of Do
wagiac were entertained at Byron Ost-
rander's part of last week.
Mrs Roll Harris and daughter Verne
went to Paw Paw last Saturday. Verne
remained at the home of her uncle, +.
ID. Jacobs, and will attend school after
the holidays.
Mr. f. g. Harris, of Joliet, H., made
his cousins, Will and Roll Harris, fly
ing visit while on his way to Grand
Rapids. He is Il travelling salesman
and stopped off from Friday until Mon
day.
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School closes Tuesday for a two
weeks vacation.
Bloomingdale now boasts of three
blacksmith shops.
The M. +. Aid society met Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. thinner.
Rev. b. o. Rockwell is holding D
series of meetings at the Base Line.
Miss Lulu Davenport returned Mon
day from visit among friends in Kala.
maZoo.
The 5. s. teachers meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. Alice Haven Tuesday
evening.
We are glad to learn that W. Whit
ney, who has been i'll for the past few
weeks, is rapidly recovering.
A number of our towns people at
tended the s. ). convention at Coolies
Saturday and report "a very enjoyable
time.
Herman Mann, now of Grand Rapids,
arrived in Bloomingdale last week and
will spend the holidays with his
parents.
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Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
ILL.,, was told by her doctors that she had
Consumption and there was no hope for her.
but two bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery
completely cured her and she says it saved
her life Mr. Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida st.
San Francisco suffered from dreadful cold
approaching Consumption, tried without re-
suit everything else then bought one bottle
of Dr.. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful.
1t is such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful Efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds Free trial
bottles at Longweli Bros, Paw Paw and j.
+. Barrows, Lawrence. Regular size 50c
and 800. i
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foR A j shlrse!

County of Van Buren-ss. Probate Court for said
county.
At a session of the probate court for the county
Of Van Buren, holden at the probate Office in the
village of Paw Paw, on Monday, the 10th day
December, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety four:
Present, Hon. Benjamin +. HecBert, Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Timothy j..
Cronin, deceased.
Gilbert L. Rose, administrator of said estate,
comes into court and represents that he is now pre-
pared to render his final account such admins
traitor, and files the same.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 7th
day of January next, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon,
be assigned for examining and allowing such ac-
count, and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested In said estate
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the probate Office in the village of
Paw Paw, in said county, and show cause, IL any
there be, why the said account should not be
allowed.
And 1t is further ordered that said administrator
give notice to the persons interested in said esta
of the tendency of said account, and the hear
ing thereof, by causing copy of this order to be
published in the TRUE NJRTHEBNER, a newsi aper
printed and circulating in said county of Van Blu
for three successive weeks at least previous to
said day of hearing. 73tio7d
BENZ. +. HECKERT. j Judge of Probate.
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Battle Creek to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Chauncy Woodruff

Battle Creek to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Chauncy Woodruff.
Mrs. T. Dougal has returned home
after several days visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. &. Harmon, in Alamo.
Cards are out announcing "A social
hop at the opera house on Christmas
night with +. Fay Kellogg AS proprietor.
Miss Nellie Coleman, who has been
spending the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sebring, has returned Ia her
home in Muskegon.
The young people Of the M. +. Sun
day school held a warm candy social mt
M. SherwoOd's Tuesday evening. There
was good turnout and lots of fun.
The trial of jackson vs. Sage for
assault and battery was held before
justice Crosby ON Tuesday. The case
was given to the jury at z O'Clock and
about five hours later the verdict was
rendered Guilty"
The H. o. Il. NJ. and X. o. T. M.
lodges are making preparations for Il
grand feast at their Hall on New Years
day. All members of both societies
and their families are expected To par
ticipate. A fine literary program is
being prepared.
We understand the village council
has ordered several more lamps for our
streets, two of which should he placed
between State street and the Nj. &.
depot, as there is no street in town
travelled more than that one, especially
by strangers coming or going on the
late trains.
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Glendale.

MIR. Bucknum and family have re-
,,rnad IN their home in Peterson, Iowa.
the town hall Friday evening, Dec. 2l.
Seymour Richmond, after a very
severe illness of two weeks, died at bis
home Dec. IA. Funeral at Otsego.
Waverly grange will have sparrow
hnnt next Saturday. The loosing side
paws for oysters for both, Every one
invited to the supper Saturday evening
this week.
RE. Vickers, of the firm of Vickers
& Pratt, has sold his interests TO James
Myers, Jr., and the new firm will con
tinue under the names of Myers ~
Pratt. We hope Mr.. Vickers will not
leave the place, as he has many friends
here
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esObIeyiIIe.
lby boy at Will Walkers.

A baby boy at Will Walkers.
Mrs. b. M. Barker is home from
Kalamazoo.
Joe Away spent Sunday with his
family here.
Lon Post is home from Chicago to
spend the holidays.
Miss Eifie Baxter has returned to her
home near Benton Harbor.
Mrs. Golden of Allegan has been here
visiting her neice, Mrs. w. j. Moir.
5. b. Wilcox of Hastings is visiting
his parents and friends at this place.
"T'Rss" western play, is advertised
for this friday evening Mostly home
talent.
Mrs. N. Ferguson left last week for
Redlands, Cal, where she will spend
the winter.
Mrs. Lucinda Myers has game to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-12-21
New suits.

Sheridan Fuller VS.. John Nelson;
appeal from justice coIrt.
The People VS.. Traverse Stewart;
assault with intent To murder.
The People vs.. VIM. Halderman;
disposing of nortgaged property.
Emma Taylor ct al vs.. {. Ii. Engle
ct al aSSumpsit.
n 5 Robertson VS.. Ella Il Robertson
divorce
VIM. Skinner vs. Edith Skinner; di-
vorce.
Frederick Brooks VS.. Martin Brooks
ct al; bill To reform deed.
Harriet Miller VS. John Miller; di-
vorce
f. A. Sabin VS.. Calvin Wilcox; fore
closure.
Enoch ID. Cross vs.. Grace M. Cross
divorce.
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LEGAL NOTICES
FINAL ACCOUMT.- stsi' OF Michigan


County of Van Buren,-ss. Probate Court for said
county.
At session of the probate court for said county,
held at the probate Office, in the village
of Paw Paw. on Monday the nth day of December,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety -four.
Present, Hon. Benjamin +. Heckert, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of OrviIIe
j. Freer, deceased.
Cynthia =. Freer, eXFcutrix of said estate,
comes into court and represents that she il pre-
pared to render her final account such executrix,
and files the
Thereupon il Is ordered that Monday, the 14th day
of January next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
and that the heirs at law of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate required
to app, ar at session of said court, then to
be holden at the probate Office, in the village of
Paw Paw, In said county, and show cause, If any
there be, why the said account should not be al
lowed.
And il is further ordered that said executrix
give notice to the persons interested in said estate of
the tendency of said account, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to he pub
lished in the True Northener, a newspaper printed
and circulating in said county of Van Buren,,
for three successive weeks at least previous to
said day Of hearing.
BENZ. +. HECKERT.
74t4o77* Judge of Probate.
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". A. b. CHASE, Sec'y.

A genuine ghost-story has yet to be
attested; but not So IA genuine blood
purifier Over and over again it has
been proved that Ayers Sarsaparilla
stands alone among medicines as the
most reliable tonic-alterative in phar-
macy. 1t stood alone at the Worlds
Fair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-12-21

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
Price % centSper box. For sale by
Longwell Bros, Druggists, Paw Paw,
and j. f. BarrOws Lawrence.
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Township.
Total amt paid out

The above is the least that has been paid out in
any one year since the Relief Fund and the Sol
diers Relief Commission has been organized
Respectfully submitted.
A. b. CHASE, Secretary.
South Haven Mich. Oct. 8, 1894.
AdReNda: Since making the above report, IL has
been reported to me that the following towns have
made disbursements without reporting as follows
Keller, s44.I3, leaving on hand s52o4 Pine Grove
s34.4o, leaving on hand sG5.S7i which amounts
taken from and added TO the above reported
would leave amount on hand in the several towns
s856.57, and the amount disbursed in the several
towns S49o.37.
Respectfully, A. b. CHASE, Sec'y
On motion of Supervisor McFellin, the question
of fixing the salaries of county officers was made
a special order of business for Wednesday at two
O'Clock i'm the afternoon.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, Supervisor
Waters, chairman of the special committee to look
up the matters pertaining TO the Swamp Land
fund was instructed TO consult with the prosecut-
ing attorney, and make such further Investigations
as he may deem necessary to satisfy him in regard
to the matter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-12-21

Everybody knows that the conditions
for health are not favorable when the
stomach, liver and bowels are disorder
ed. In such cases, headache, indiges-
ton, and constipation are the result;
for all which ailments the proper rem
edy is Ayers Cathartic Pills.
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Board Of Supervisors.
Continued from Fourth Page


The Board OF Supervisors met pursuant to adj
journment Roll called; quorum present Min
utes of previous meeting were read and approved.
On motion OF Supervisor Johnson the Board
adjourned until half past one this afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Roll called; quorum present.
The report Of the Secretary of the Soldiers Re-
lief Commission was read. with corrections. and,
on motion of Supervisor McFellin, was accepted
and adopted.
The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Van
Buren, County-Gentlemen:
| have the honor to report that there now re-
mains on hand and unexpended in the several
townships of Van Buren, county the several
amounts, viz
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Township.
Total on hand

At the county convention, held at Lawrence
May 24th, 1894, il was voted to recommend that
you levy a tax in each township sufficient to bring
their several funds up TO the law limit, viz one
tenth of one mill on the dollar valuation, and the
Commission would so recommend
There was paid out of the several township Re-
lief funds, since Oct. list, 1893, the following ANTS
to INDECENT soldiers their widows and orphans:
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When the hair begins to fall out or
turn gray, the scalp needs doctering,
and we know of no better specific than
Halls Vegetable Sicilan Hair Remover.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

IT is said that Prince KrapOtllin, the
celebrated nihilist. returned to Russia
in disguise recently. and was arrested
when the Russian police threw out
their dragnet three weeks ago.
THE American Association of Educa-
tors of Colored Youth will meet in Bal
timOre July %, on which occasion Prof.
l. Garland Penn. Of Lynchburg, Va,
the statistician Of the association, will
make his report.
WALTER GAY, a Boston artist who lives
in Paris, has received the high honor
of the purchase bH the French govegn-
ment of his picture in the salon of the
Champs Elysees, this year, LA Cigar
reras." Also the Vienna academy has
awarded him a first-class gold medal
for his painting The Pardon" shown
at last years salon.
AT conference Of leading citizens OF
Brooklyn nominated by Mayor Schieren
to decide on the best method of pro
ceeding in the matter of the erection Of
statue to the late Gen. Henry w
Slocum, it was decided that the most
appropriate plan would be for the city
itself to assume all the obligations and
to dispense entirely with private sub
scriptiOns.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
MUNICIPALITIES.

SAMUEL EDISON, father Of the in
rentor, has passed his niDety-frst tarth-
lay.
THE Bavarian government has
Gwarded Ridgway Knight, the Ameri-
IAN painter, the cross of the Royal
Order of St. Michael,
THE millionaire Of the United States
navy is said to be Commodore George Z.
Perkins. In the army, the wealthiest
nan is Gen. Nelson b. Sweitzer, who
also a famous cavalryman.
LONDON Vanity Fair says the king of
italy will soon undergo an operation
or cancer of the throat, and that it is
eared that his case is similar to that
If the late Emperor Frederick of Ger
many.
Sic. SALvINI is in Florence. He new
.r acts now. but he takes the keenest
interest in all the theatrical affairs
Of London and elsewhere. He is in ex-
,ellent health and is reputed to be
very rich .
THE car of Russia is said to have
among his household an undcr-study,
singularly like him in appearance, who
shows himself at the windows Of rail
way carriages and the like when his
majesty does not wish to disturb him
self.
COMMODORE EDWIN D. MORGAN, of
New York, has become the father Of
his third child, and. under the will Of
the late Gov +. ID. Morgan, will re-
ceive seven hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, or two hundred and fifty thous
sand dollars for each child.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
PERSONS AND THINGS.

SENATORS HIGGINS, Wolcott and Due
bOis were classmates at Yale OF Mr.
Patton, the new Michigan senator.
RICHMOND, Va, has grown SO fast that
some of the fortifcations constructed
outside of the city during the war are
now within the city limits.
TACOMA, Wash. has 1907 voters, OF
whom about 5000 are natives of the
United States, but only 81 of them were
born in the state of Washington.
THERE are now Is oil wells flowing
in Los Angeles, and many new wells
are being bored. The yield is increas-
ing, and the oil finds ready sale at
81. so and 50 barrel.
A BOARD of cavalry officers is to meet
soon in Washington to revise the cav.
airy drill regulations for the United
States army. 1t is hoped i'll military
circles that the drill will be very much
simplified
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
Coal Strike Compromised.

COLUMBUS. O.. June 13.-The strike
situation looks brighter to-day than it
mas for weeks and the national leaders
now here believe that the troubles will
generally be over by next week. This
is the direct result Of a compromise
which was arranged late yesterday
afternoon between mine operators and
miners leaders of Ohio. western Penn
sylvania, Indiana and northern Hi
nois. Under this SO cents per ton will
be paid in this state and 90 cents in
western Pennsylvania, with cor
responding changes in the scales of
Indiana and northern Illinois
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
LAST OF BILL DALTON.
The Notorious OUTLAW Shot by Officers in
the Indian Territory.


PARIS. Tex. June 1O.-Aftera a cOntin-
uous chase of over three weeks. the
LOngvieW bank robbers were rounded
up near Ardmore. |. T.. yesterday. and
Bill Dalton. the notorious outlaw. train
and bank robbcr. was killed by the otfi
GERS III their efforts TO arrest him.
Thursday a man and two women
went to ArdmOre and bought a lot of
guns. ammunition and other things.
They were in the wagon purchased by
the two men at Duncan on Monday.
The man had plenty of money. lie
was known there as worthless fellow.
who never had a cent. in officer
peered into the wagon. found five
gallon heg OF whisky, and arrested the
man and woman as whisky peCldler5.
and held them.
y strong detachment of officers i'm
mediately took the back track of the
wagon, and yesterday found Dalton.
lie was taken by surprise but made an
effort to fight. but the officers were too
quick for him and shot him dead. In
structiOns were sent from the marshars
office last night to have the body EN-
balmed, as there is a reward of several
thousand dollars on Dalt0ns head The
deputies who killed him wired they
have positive proof that it is Bill Dal-
ton, and that he committed the rob
berry.
Bill Dalton was the third son in a
family of ten children. He. with his
brothers, Bob and Grat killed at Cof,
feyville, October ). 1892 and Emmett.
now in the Kansas penitentiary made
record of crime not second even to that
OF the James and Younger brothers.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
THE FOOL KILLER.
The Pl eparation Found to BE CarbG


The Il eparation Found to BE Carbolic
Acid.
NEW YORK. June 12.-Minnie War.
dell. member of a suicide club organ
lied six months ago in the rear room
OF saloon, married Joseph kuppener,
d tailor, and last Friday was found ly-
ING upon the floor of her home dying
from the effects OF carbOlic acid the
means OF : licide agreed upon when the
club was organized.
That night. after hearing what Mrs
kuppener had done, Mrs. Moran. known
to the neighbOrs as Annie MOrcell
drank carbolic acid, dying just after
o'clock Saturday morning.
Hugh DOnahue. another member OF
the club, arrived at Bellevue hospital
about the time Mrs. Moran did and
lied ten minutes before she did. He
had taken carbOlic acid.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
MURDERED THREE PEOPLE.
Bloody Work of a Desperate CherOke
Character in the Indian Territory.

Bloody Work of a Desperate Cherokee
Character in the Indian Territory.
Fort GIBSON. |. T., June 12-The
afternoon stage from here to Table.
quah was about half way to that point
Saturday when Levi Sanders. a Chero.
kee desperate, drew a revolver and
forced the passengers to give up THEN
valuables. Then he shot man from
Texas through the left lung because he
had no money.
The desperate then started through
the woods. In clearing he found 9
man and an Indian boy. The latter he
killed for his horse. Next the wretch
fired upon two wagons and killed Mrs
Duncan.
The dead woman 5 son, Levi. returned
the fire and. after shooting Sanders
horse, riddled him with Winchester
bullets. On the wretch was S4OO ir
money
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
Cyclone in Oregon.

BAKER CITY, Ore, June s.-A dis.
astrous and death-dealing cyclone
passed over portion of Grant county
Saturday. The path of the cyclone
was from Fox valley to Long creek 1t
demolished everything in its way.
James Parrish, a farmer, his wife and
one child were killed. A number OF
houses were destroyed and the loss of
live stock was considerable. The cy-
clone was accompanied by terrible
hailstorm. Some of the stones meas.
ured "a inches in circumference.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
Kansas Prohibition;sts.

EMPoRIA. Kan, June 13.-Promptly
at o clock yesterday, Secretary New
ton, of the central committee. called
the state prohibition convention to
order. Governor st. John was chosen
temporary chairman and a recess
taken. Upon reassembling the com
mittee reported Hon. &. &. Wharton. OF
Ottawa, as permanent chairman. Be
fore the platform committee reported.
lpOn motion of Gov. St John. Hon. /.
}. Pickering, of Johnson county. was
nominated for governor by acclama-
ZION. ana the convention tadjournel
lntil morning.
The People's friend., 1894-06-14
The Sultan of Morocco Dead.

TANGIER, June 12.-From the interior
comes positive news Of the death of the
sultan, Muley Hassan, with hints of .
violent end. The representatives OF
the foreign governments are in con
sultatiOn. 1t is rumored that the sui
tan's son. Mulai Abdul Aziz. has been
proclaimed sultan. There have been
no disturbances and no disorder is ap
pretended. The sultan died while
travelling between the capital and
Rabal