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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
SERVED in TWO WARS
THE GRIP ALMOST WON WHERE
THE BULLETS FAILED.
Our Sympathies Always Enlisted in
the Infirmities of the Veteran.
(From the Herald, Woodstock, Ta.l

(From the Herald, Woodstock, Tal
There is an old soldier in Woodstock,
Va, who served in the war with Mexico
and in the war of the rebellion, Mr.. Levi
McInturff. He passed through both
these wars without serious wound. The
hardships. however, told seriously IN
him, for when the grip attacked him four
years ago it nearly killed him. Who can
look on the infrmities of a veteran with
out feeling of the deepest sympathy!
His townspeople saw him confined 10 his
house so Frustrated with great nervous
ness that he could not hold n knife and
fork at the table, scarcely able 10 walk,
too and as he attempted 1t, he often stun
bled and fell. They saw him treated by
the best talent to be had-but still lie suf-
fcred on for four years, and gave UP
finally in despair One day. however. he
was struck by the account of cure which
had been effected by the use OF DIR. " III
Jams Pink Pills. He imediately ordered
a box and commenced taking them. lie
says he was greatly relieved within three
days time. The blood found its way TO
his fingers and his hands which had been
palsied assumed natural color, ana lie
was soon enabled 10 use his knife and
fork at the table. He has recovered his
strength TO such an extent that he Is able
to chop wood, shock corn and DO his regu-
lar work about his home. lie now says
he can not only walk TO Woodstock, but
can walk across the mountains. lie is
able to lift up fifty-two pound weight
with one hand and says he does not know
what DR.. Williams Pink Pills have done
for others. but knows that they have done
a great work for him.
He was in town last Monday, court
day. and was loud in his praises of the
medicine that had given him so great re-
lief. He purchased another box and took
it home with him. Mr. Mclnturif is will
ing to make affidavit 10 these facts.
The proprietors of DR.. Williams PINK
Pills state that they are not patent med
icine but a prescription used for many
years by an eminent practitioner who
produced the most wonderful results with
weakness curing all forms of weakness
arising from a watery condition OF the
blood or shattered nerves. two fruitful
causes of almost every i'll 10 which flesh
is heir. The pills are also specific for
the troubles peculiar 10 females. such as
suppressions, all forms of weakness,
chronic constipation, bearing down pains,
etc, and in the case of men VIII give
speedy relief and effect permanent cure
in all cases arising from mental worry,
overwork, or excuses of whatever ma
ture. They are entirely harmless and
can be given TO weak and sickly children
with the greatest good and without the
slightest danger. Pink Pills are sold 10y
all dealers, or will be sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price go cents box, or six boxes
for 81. 50-they are never sold IN bulk or
by the 100 by addressing DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, y. 4.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
On the Lending of Books.

The rare Memories on Taxation"
by j. l.. Moreau de Beaumont, of which
but few copies were in existence, was
among Adam Smiths books. Adam
Smith declined. and very naturally,
TO lend his copy to Sir John Cinclair,
who had asked for the loan Of il, writ
ing that IF any accident shsuld hap
pen To my book. the loss is perfectly
irreparable.'
Adam Smith clearly valued his books
as much as Mrs. Grote did, but he
did not hit on her receipt" for insur-
ing that she obtained possession again
Of any book she was asked to lend.
Mrs. Grote's habit was to say TO the
borrower, I'll trouble you for sover-
eign;" and the pledge was ticketed
and kept in her purse till the volume
was returned.
Borrowing has been n trouble To all
book collectors; short sentence pre-
fixed TO McCullough's catalogue bears
witness TO this.
practically there is but little diff
ference between borrowing and steal
ing books cit is infinitely less diff
cult TO defend ones self against petty
larceny than against the solicitations
of friend begging for the loan of a
book. The Athenaeum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Oueer Russian sleds

Riding down bill on a cake OF Ice
would not seem to us very amusing,
except, perhaps, to the spectator, who
might enjoy II as a sort OF frozen tub
race. AS 9 matter Of fact. though. "A
cake of ice in the hands Of n Russian
boy will make very good and rapid
sled. He saws out block that Is larg
er than II Is thick and about high
enough for comfortable seat. Then
he scoops out n hollow like saddle
a little back of the middle of the upper
surface, and upholsters II with straw
or rags. 1t Is then ready for its first
trip down hill, and If the rider is skill
full he will make very good time on
1t. But carrying II back 10 the top
of the incline would be too hard work
for even a Russian boy, and pushing
IL ND hill would be about as bad.
A clever lad once thought of better
way, and all other boys have copied
him ever since, says writer in lIar-
per's Young People. He found good
rye straw and began blowing through
IL at the front OF the block with the
end of the straw close 10 the ice. Soon
he had little hole in the block. as
neatly drilled as steel tool could
have done il. In the course of an hour
and half he had driven hole slant
wise through the Ice, coming out at
the top just in front of the saddle. A
stout string passed through the hole
and knotted completed his sled, which
could then be drawn up hill almost as
easily as the best coaster that ever
was made. If a boy is careful Of his
Ice sled-and he is apt TO be careful
for considerable work is necessary 10
make one-it will last all winter. I'm
agine freezing on new set of runners
when the old ones wear out.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Mohammedan Tree worship.

To certain degree the Inhabitants
of all Mohammedan countries are wor-
shippers Of the tree known as the date
palm. One of the prophets most SUI
preme and binding injunctions Is
"Honor thy paternal aunt, the date
palm, for in paradise was it created,
and from the very heap of dust out OF
which Adams body was formed"
The Mohammedans also have ira
dition to the effect that when Adam
and Eve were driven from the garden
they were allowed to take with them
n date seed, and that from that single
seed sprang all the date trees now
known. BY some admirable provi-
dence the original date seed was plant
ed and the tree grew where the tenn
pie OF Mecca now stands, and from
its trunk was hewn the cradle which
often lulled the infant Mohamet TO
sleep. The Mohammedans declare
that all prayers are fulfilled which are
made with the knees pressing upon
palm wood or with the same kind Of
wood In the hand.-St. Louis Repub-
lie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

FAMOUS CAT FANCIERS.

Celebrities of All Ages and NatiOnali-
ties Who Have Made Pets of Them.
Looking backward we find that
pussy has been the pet and favorite
OF some of the most famous person
ages in history. Mohammed rather
chose to cut off the sleeves of his robe
than 10 disturb cat lying upon them,
and his followers, who have no more
obligatory term for the Christian
Dante and Petrarch each had n fond
ness for them, and the great Richelieu
had pet cat, while Cardinal Wolsey
placed his favorite tabby near him on
Il chair while exercising his judicial
functions. Sir Isaac Newton had a
pet cat and kitten, says Gertrude Il.
ROlfe in the North American Review.
Montaigne, too, was not too witty or
too cynical but the frolics Of cat
would amuse him, and La Belle Stuart,
Il famous beauty in the reign Of
Charles H., satirized by Pope in the
line well known
Die and endow college or a cat"
left annuites to several of her friends
on condition of their caring for and
maintaining her cats, Among con-
temporary celebrates Ellen Terry
loves TO diSport herself with her cats.
Both Renan and Taine possessed an
cAtravagant fondness for cats, and
Francois Coppee, who, since the
death of Victor Hugo, has been gener-
ally classed rs the leading poet of
contemporary France, also shares this
hobby in Il marked degree. Cats sur
round his desk and nibble ut his pen
while he writes, and his friends can re-
cite n dozen poems which he has com
posed in honor of his pets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the'needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy. Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, tho refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
stive; cffectually cleansing the system,
dispclling co.'s, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
eists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
1factured by thu California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute If ofercL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Spring
Medicine

81 was all broken down in health, so
weak and nervous L was hardly able to
be up. L had severe pains in my side
and headache. would often have to
stop when going upstairs on account
Of palpitation Of the heart. l had no
appetite and distressed feeling in my
stomach. / resolved to try Hoods
Sarsaparila. / took two bottles and
have not had spell of sick headache
for four months, feel well, work all
day, and eat heartily. My friends re-
mark how well / am looking. l think
all nervous, rundown people ought to
take it,. especially nursing mothers"
Mrs. s. AsHwoRTn, Eaton, ..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

Is so important that you should be sure
TO get THE BEST. Hoods Sarsapa-
1srilla has proven its unequaled merit by
its thousands of remarkable cures, and
the fact that it has larger sale than
any other sarsaparilla or blood puri-
fer shows the great confidence the
people have in it. In fact, it is THE
Spring Medicine. 1t cures all blood
diseases, builds up the nerves, and
gives such strength to the whole system
that, as one lady puts it, at seemed to
Nake me anew"
" If you decide 10 take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for your Spring Medicine, do
not buy any substitute. Be sure to get
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Queer Gambling by Indians.

The Puyallup and Black River In
dian tribes are participating here in
the first great gambling game that
has occurred for over thirty years.
The game has been in progress for
eighteen days, and is apparently but
half finished. Each side. has a GER
tain number OF chips, which are hid,
the opposite side guessing where one
odd chip is. The Puyallups are ahead,
having scored "a out of possible GO
points. Several hundred Indian spec
tators are present. the squaws dancing
all night. The braves on both sides
are betting heavily on the result, stalk
ing money, horses, cows, and blan.
kets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

An original sentence was given late
ly by a magistrate in Missouri A
man who did not know hon TO read
and write, convicted Of a slight of
Tense, was sentenced to Imprisonment
until he had learned to read; another
offender, who had n good education,
was sentenced to keep him company
until he had taught him to read. After
three weeks they were discharged. as
they had fulfilled their task to the full
satisfaction of the magistrate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
GODS
: Sarsap ari|Ia
This Prophet Was Wound Up.

A new religious prophet has arisen
among the Georgia negroes in the per-
son of Jerry White, negro about 40
years old. Re says that six years ago
God wound him up just like man
would wind up clock and sent him
out to reveal his doctrines in the
States of Alabama, Georgia, and the
Caroiinas. lie says lie is about 10 run
down now and that his work is nearly
at an end. The cardinal doctrine of
this eccentric darky is that the world
Is coming to an end and that before
August 1t will pass away.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Briareus Had a Hundred Arms.

Nervousness has as many queer symptoms
But whatever these may he. they one and al
depart In consequence OF the soothing. invig
Grating influence OF Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. which tones the system through the me
dlum OF thorough digestion and assimilation
Tremulous nerves soon acquire steadness by
Its use. IT promotes sleep and appetite. and
fortihes the system against disease. Malaria
constipation, rheumatism and kidney trou
bles are relieved by IL.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

be traced by the lines in the woman face:
Dull eyes, the sallow or wfinkled face and
those feelings of weakness have their
rise in the arrangements and irregularities
peculiar to women. The functional de-
Engagements, painful disorders ana chronic
weaknesses of women, can be cured with
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. For the
young girl just entering womanliood, for
the mother and those about TO become
mothers, and later i'll the change of life, !"
the Prescription " is just what they need !;
il aids nature in preparing the system for
the change. It's medicine prescribed for
thirty years, i'll the diseases of women, by
DIR. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician
TO the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buffalo, n. Y. Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will cure the chronic inlaWma-
tion of the lining membranes which cause
such exhausting drains upon the system.
1t cures nervous prostration, slceplessness,
faintness. nervous debility and all disorders
arising from arrangement of the female
organs and functions.
Mrs JENNIE WILLIAMS of Nfohaak Lane Co,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

One OF the most famous early ballet
dancers was Mile. Maze. who, being
ruined by Laws financial schemes,
dressed herself in her finest robes and
committed suicide publicly by jumping
off Seine bridge at noon, in the pres
ence of thousands of people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

The root bulb of every hair has five
or six small white filaments, which are
to the bulb what the roots of an onion
are to that vegetable, the means OF col
lecting and bringing to it the proper
nourishment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Worse than Rum.

Indigestion spoils more lives than rum.
But you think you have malaria" or
grip" or something worse. The trouble
is all in the digestive tract. Ripans Tab
ules bring n sort of Millennium with
them. One gives relief, and their habitual
Use keeps the whole system in tone. Get
them of your druggist.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
From the Land OF No. 1 Hard.

Fargo. y. d., furnishes another In
stance OF the merits Of No-to-bac, In the
person of Frank Winters who writes
the Sterling Remedy Co, of Chicago, TO
say that himself and friend, to whom
he gave box of No-to-bac, were COM
pletely cured of the tobacco habit. He
says the druggists there are selling
large quantities Of No-to-bac.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

y
Oregon. writes " /
was sick for over three
years with biin.i dizzy
spells. palpitation OF
the heart. pain la the
back and head. aud
at times would have
such a weak tired feel
ing when | first got
up i'll the morning,
and at times nervous
chills.
The physicians diff
fercd as To what my
disease was. but none
If them did me AM
good. As soon as
commenced taking DR.
Piercc's Favorite Pre-
scription. l began I,
get better could slceI
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

The latest man was Daniel Lambert.
A few days before his death, in his 10th
year, he was weighed, and turned the
balance at $50 pounds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
Removal OF Ticket ONCE OF Chicago
Milwaukee A. st. Paul Try.

On March LIST the Chicago ticket Office OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee x st. Paul Ry. will
he moved to the new Marquette Building,
corner Adams and Dearborn streets. The
lumber OF the Office will be % Adams street.
&. ". SoUTHEB, Ticket Agent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

The tissue of the liver is composed Of
an immense number Of polygonal
masses, from sixteenth to twelfth
of an inch in diameter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

PIso's CURE for Consumption has saved
me many doctors bills. +. HARDY,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

William Henry Harrison was called
Hard Cider, from the favorite tipple
during his canvass for President; Log
Cabin, from the miniature cabins haul
ed to the meetings; Tippecanoe and Old
Tip, from the victory he won. and was
also called the Washington Of the West
by his admirers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

The tallcst people in the world are
the Patagonians, whose average height
is feet; the shortest are the Lapland-
ers, averaging but >.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

we'll nights aud that bad nervous feeling and the
pain in my back soon lefl me. ! can walk sever
al miles without getting tired. took in all three
bottles Of Prescription and two Of Discovery Z"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
IIOMEN'SFACES

flowers, fade
and witlIer with time;
the bloom of the rose
is only known 10 the
Ii ealth by woman s
checks. The nerv-
! Gus strain caused by
the ailments and
pains peculiar TO the
sex. and the labor
and worry of rearing
~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22
How's IhIsi

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have knownF. j. Cheney
for the last II years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and 1nan-
cially able 10 carry out any obligations made by
their FIRM.
WEST 4 TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo q.
WALDING. kINNAN e. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold By all Druggists
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

Less than one half of our farms are
mortgaged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-03-22

There is profanity in the heart before
1t finds expression In words.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-17
Poisoning by Timed Food.

Some light is thrown by The Lancet
upon the mysterious cases of poisoning
by timed food which from time to time
are reported. They are believed to be
due TO neglect of the caution against
eating timed foods that have been ex-
posed 10 tho mir for some time after be-
ing opened. The exact manner in which
poisonous substances, technically known
Us ''ptomaineS, are generated so rapid
" Is not known with certainty, but tho
fact that they are produced i'll sufficient
quantity 10 cause very grave symptoms
OF poisoning have been Brought out in u
multitude of instances. In one we'll
known case the first half of the contents
Oh TIN OF lobster was consumed with
10 Ill effect, but the rest few days aft
onward proved extremely poisonous. 1t
is suggested that as il safeguard manu-
facturcrs might label the tins with some
such notice us "Tho contents of this tin
are perfectly wholesome when eaten
fresh from the tin and afford good
food, but the public is advised not to
expose the contents; for any length of
time to the injurious influences of the
atmosphere The Lancet writer even
goes 80 far rs 60 suggest that some such
warning might he insisted Oh by tho
Legislature. -LoAdpn News.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-17
BLACKsBURG NOTES.
a Fro at the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College.

ELACKsBURG. Va, Oct 16.-(SpeciaD =
A dre was discovered at about z O'Clock
q. IN Monday in the cellar OF dormisory
No. (ncw barracks) Of tho Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical Collage.
Spontaneous combustion of The coal IS
assigned to 30 tho cause of tho fro.
The alarm was given while the cadets
were st breakfasts, and it was the work
of but fow minutes TO form bucket
lines from the several MIGRANTS near by
Tho floor in two rooms was torn up and
heavy stream Of wstor thrown upon
the flaming coEl. Three quarters of an
hour of hard work saw tho ire extin-
Ruished. Estimated damage $50. d. c.
Cunningham Of Roanoke. did xcellent
work.
The St. Adams Academy football
team met the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College eleven at this place
last Saturday. Neither team sc red in
tho first half, time being called with
tho ball within threo yards Ct tho kick.
oil line. IN tho second half the ball
was carried over the ST. Adams goal
limo twice and the two goals kicked
Score: V. A M. c., 12; st. Adams, 0.
The cadet team will pass through Roa.
noke Tomorrow on its way to Charlotte,
N c, whcrS it will play the University
OF North Carolina Saturday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-17
= BE Your Own Doctor.

For one dollar get bottle of Mayors
Magnetic Catarrh Cure. II will last for
three months and Is absolutely guarau-
teed by your druggist.
Doctors say the only way to cure
Catarrh and Hay Fever is by inhalation.
We have worked for years to accom- pliah
good simple method for inhsling med
icine, and offer Mayors Magnetic C.-
tarrh Cure, which is used by this ne "
method, to the public, and guarantee it
to cure any case, no % alter OF how long
standing. One bottle is all you need to
accomplish cure. 1t will last for three
months. Ask your druggist or address.
THE MAYERS DRUG Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-17
HOME DRESSMAklNG.
How to Make Up vc.vet-Spangles md
Waist Trimming.

Velvet being Very fashionable just now
the homo dressmakcr will no doubt try
her hand on ii. 1t is very troublesome
goods to make up, rs il is nonclnstic and
requires To nc touched lightly and seldom,
since it is married by handling. After n
velvet bodice has been scwcd the seams
should be gone over with u needle on the
outside and the pile pulled up where it IS
caught in the stitching. Tie seams can
be pressed opcn By the labor OF two per-
sons, ono holding the hot iron in Il vertical
position in the mir while the other passes
tho inside Of each seam against the cGgc
OF the iron. Neither velvet nor plush can
DO placed flat on a board and pressed, rs
the pile is thereby hopclcssly laid
Spanglcs will be almost Us much worn
this year rs they We're last, and spanalcd
and beaded passcmcntcric and gitloon will
be universally employed for trimming
These gay bands arc Very convenient for
ornamcnting bodiccs, ard an old corsago
can be transformed at home by tastcfully
arranged straps and brc:clcs Of bright gal.
loon. Trimming covers II multitude of
Sins, and there was never u time when
clothes could DO made over and look rs
well US now, when ribbons, bows, lace and