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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

p| A good story is told of certain
prominent railway director, who is
equally renowned for his ability to
take or make joke. A railway en-
ployee, whose home is in the country,
applied to him for a pass to visit his
family. "You are in the employ of
the company ?" inquired the gentle
man alluded to. "Yes." "You re-
ceive your pay regularity" eyes"
"Well, now, suppose you were work
ing for farmer, instead of the COM
pany, would you expect your employ
er to take out his horse every Satur-
day night and carry you home ?'
This seemed a poser, but it wasn't.
"No," said the man promptly. 81
would not expect that; but if the
farmer had his horses out and was 60
ing my way, I should call him mean
fellow if he would not let me ride" "
The employee came out three minutes
after with a pass good for 12 months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

CHEMISTRY, PRACTICAL AND THEo-
RETIcAL.-"Young gentlemen" said
the lecturer in chemistry, ''coal expos
ed to the elements loses 10 per cent. of
its weight and heating power. This
is due to the action of the alkali con-
stituents Of" "But what if there is
a dog sleeping near the coal, profess
sor2" "None of your levity, young
man. This is a serious matter" "
"That's what dad thought when 70
per cent. of his coal pile disappeared
during three nights of exposure. Then
he asked my advice as a student OF
chemistry, and 1 told him to buy a
dog. He bought a dog, with bay
window teeth and the string-halt in
his upper lip, and now we don't lose
one per cent. of our coal a month.
That's the kind of a practical chemist
I am. Now 60 on with your theory"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

NEURALGIA.--The most stubborn
cases of neuralgia are apt to yield to hot
water treatment. Wherever the pain
is located, there hot water bag should
be applied. The suffering part should
he wrapped in a blanket, and the un.
fortunate patient should be put to bed
and covered with more blankets, and
induced to drink at least three cups OF
water as hot as the palate can stand.
This treatment may seem severe, but
it is sure to bring relief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08
Hu,uurol&s department.
A SLOW BOY.

The German school teacher is very
poorly paid for his wearisome work of
imparting wisdom to his pupils, if
many of his pupils are like the one
described in the following dialogue.
The boy found it difficult to under
stand simple arithmetic:
!'eacher-Suppose, Fritz, you have
a stocking on one foot, and you put
another stocking on the other foot.
Fritz-I never wear no stockings.
Teacher-Suppose your father has
one pig in a pen, and he buys another
pig, and puts it in the pen, how many
pigs will there be in the pen? =.
Fritz--Dad don't keep pigs.
The teacher blew a heavy sigh from
his tired lips, wiped the perspiration
from his scholastic brow, and went at
it again with renewed courage.
"Suppose, Fritz, you have one jack
ct, and at Christmas your father
makes you present of another jacket,
how many jackets will you have
then?"
Fritz-He amt that kind of a
father. He never gives me nothin' for
Christmas.
"Suppose your mother gives you
one apple, and you have one already,
what will you have then ?"
Fritz-Stomachache. Our apples
are cookin' apples.
The teacher was not the man to be
discouraged by trifles. He began to
suspect that Fritz was not we'll up in
arithmetic, but he resolved to make
one more effort, so he said:
"Fritz, if poor little beggar boy
has a cake, and you give him one
more cake, how many will he have ?"
Fritz-I dunno, I eat my own
cakes.
Then the teacher told the children
to 60 out and play.-Texas Siftings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08
Catarrh, Piles, Dyspepsia, Etc.

MILLETTsvILLE, S. c., Feb. IA, 1895.
Gents-The Electropoise has done all
that you claimed for it. had compli-
cation of diseases, catarrh, rheumatism,
niles and dyspepsia. I was nearly gone
IN. had the knife used on the piles, and
soon after got the Electropoise, used ac-
cording to directions and am still using it.
was Without energy or appetite, and am
now a new man. Can eat three hearty
meals day, enjoy and digest the same.
Almost relieved of catarrh. cannot say
too much for it and recommend it to all
that are sick. May God aid you in reliev-
ing the afflicted. have been a great
sufferer and know how to appreciate the
Electropoise. Very truly,
HENRY BLACK.
w. M. PROPST, County Agent,
Yorkyille g. c.
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For All Ailments.

McCLELLANDvILLE, s. c., Aug. IA, 1895.
Dear Sir-I purchased 'Poise in Feb
ruary '93 and it cured me of chronic bad
cold, and now T hardly ever take cold.
It also cured me of lumbago and dis
ordered liver. use it in my family num-
herring nine persons for all ailments.
Have only paid in physics and physi-
clans fees during the time S1.5O. Would
not be without it for many times it's cost.
Respectfully, A. w. LELAND.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

He THOUGHT IT WAS CHEAP
"Did you say this patent medicine was
a dollar bottle ?" eyes, SIR" "But
see what a little bottle it is. The con-
tents couldn't have cost more than two
cents" "That's so-but just look at
that splendid label. You don't want
to get nice bottle, sure cure for
consumption, rheumatism, cancer, sore
throat, dyspepsia, burns, scalds, heaves
and corns, with work Of art thrown
in, for less than dollar, do you ?"
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rheumatism.

YoRKvILLE, s. c., January Is, 1892.
Dear Sir-In reply to your inquiry Will
say my wife is delighted with the effects
of the Electropoise, and has improved
very much from the treatment. The
rheumatic pains have been very much
reduced, and the swelling in the limbs
disappeared. She had no faith whatever yer
is now fully convinced of its beneficial
powers; and eventually looks for per-
manent cure. Yours very truly,
J. E., LOWRY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

A LONG LOOK AHEAD.-Young
Husband-It does seem to me you
might learn how to cook better than
that; my mother Young Wife
There that will do; I refrain from
learning how to cook on principle.
"Oh, you do; thinking of ME, of
course?" "No, of my son." "Son P"
eyes, I don't intend he shall ever
make any nice girl miserable Dragging
about my cooking"
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Gatarrh.

LANCASTER, s. c., August /, 1891.
consider the Electropoise a most won
derful discovery. have applied it in my
family for la grippe, acute sore throat,
neuralgia and nervous headache with
perfect success. 1 arn also treating q
Electropoise as the agent, and it has given
great relief, and if treatment is continued
I believe it will effect a perfect cure. An
intelligent use of it carries conviction with
1t" B. ]. WITHERSPOON.
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my Pray over YOUR work God

p9" Pray over your work q! Gods
ears are never closed to his children's
cries. Heaven is enleagued with hum
anity in the work of upbuilding faith
and fighting sin. The much praying
Christian not only accomplishes the
most good, but also is blessed him
self in his praying.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08

CARE OF Misunderstanding should
never be washed with anything but salt
and water-a pint of salt to pail OF
soft water, moderately warm. Dry
quickly with a soft cloth. Twice dur
ing the season will probably be suffi-
cient washing for bedroom, but a
room much used will require it some
what oftener,
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A Cure All.

A Cure All.
ORANaEBURG, 8. c., June II, 1896.
Gentlemen-We purchased one OF
your pocket Electropoises in December,
1893. We have tried it on every member
of our family and found it all that is claim
ed for it. We have treated successfully
with it, severe cold, chills, fever, diarrhea,
etc. It's effect on teething children is won
derful. Our family numbers seven and
we have not used dollars worth of med
icine since we had the 'Poise.
Respectfully,
Mrs. I. w. BOMAN.
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HOW TO GET A KOMBI EASILY.

which
postage paid win send
MIN Km because EAsY to ge RSn
NEWS WHILE 1T Is NEWS Commence work today
and KombL
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SALT WATER For THE FUCHsIAs.-
Those who have cultivated fuchsias
know that they require good deal of
water, but few perhaps are aware that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-08
THE HEARSE.

Wy B. MOORE & CO., have purchas-
w . ed hearse that is credit to any
city. Same will be run by Glenn & AL
Iison in connection with our UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS at moderate rates.
Our stock of Coffins and Caskets are un-
euualed. Personal attention.
w. B. MOORE & co.
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THE PRICE OF THE
KOMBI Is s.,


is a magazine and will take IS pictures
without reloading 1t is unbreakabe as it
made of metal and finished in oxidzed silver.
1t takes snapshot or time exposures. Get one
THE Kombis this
designed
Kombi
eaandh Is
and mounted about GEMTs
The Kombi loaded for and extra films can
complete developing outfit 49, consisting Of the
enamed steel masks printing frame
furnishing
would about the
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THE ELECTROPOISE.

"AS passed the experimental stage
IL and is now endorsed in all sections
of the country by intelligent people. APP
pended are few testimonials from South
Carolina people:
Nervous Prostration.
SUMMERvILLE, s. G. Sept. 10, 1895.
Dear sir-I am very much pleased with
the Electropoise. used it by your direc-
tions and my nerves have greatly improv-
stand twice as much mental work and
am growing in physical strength daily.
Wish had gotten an Electropoise at an
earlier date. Yours truly.
(Rev.) w. ASBURY WRIGHT.
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UNDERTAKING.
a.-ezSp-S9

TAM handling a first class line of COZ
FINS AND CASKETS which I will
sell at the very lowest prices. Personal
attention at all hours.
am prepared to repair all kinds oil
Furniture at reasonable prices.
7. ED JEFFERY.
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~
Wayne, in the same state, the latter
having rented farm near the village
on which wheat, corn and garden
truck will be grown to lift debt of
several hundred dollars on the church
property. Other churches are expect
ed to adopt the same plan.
s6" In Michigan two towns--Decatur
and Marcellus-seem to be under femi-
nine control. In the former town,
which has a population of 1,500, all
the town officers are said to be women.
The leading physician of the town is a
woman one of the most popular pas
tors in the town is a woman. Two
women conduct the principal restau-
rant. The proprietor of the leading
dry goods store is q woman one of the
best shoemakers is woman, and there
are women painters, harnessmakers,
florists and brokers. The postmaster
of the town is also said to be woman.
The women have shut up the saloons
of the town.
BG You want to be good and are
trying to be. Learn these two things
never be discouraged because good
things get on slowly here, and never
fail daily to do that good which lies
next to your hand. Do not be in a
hurry, but be dilligent. Enter into
that sublime patience of the Lord.
Be charitable in view of it. God can
afford to wait; why cannot we, since
we have him to fall back upon? Let
patience have her perfect work, and
bring forth her celestial fruits. Trust
to God to weave your threads into
the great. web, though the pattern
shows it not yet.-George Mcdonald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26
Probate Court proceedings.

Following is a summary Of the pro-
,ceedings in Judge Heckert's court for
the week ending Feb. 90:
Estate of John N Chadsey, deceased;
final account allowed; administrator
discharged.
Estate of Thomas G. Green, deceased;
sale confirmed.
Estate of Owen McElrOy, deceased;
petition for administration; hearing
March l6.
Estate of Elijah Bulhand, deceased
petition for administration; hearing
March 16.
Estate of John Radtke, deceased;
petition for administration; hearing
March %.
In the matter of Allie Lou Thompson,
minor; Marvin Hinckley appointed
guardian.
In the matter of Bessie M. Van Auken
ct al, minors; Daniel Van Auken APP
pointed guardian.
In the matter of James II. Blade ct
ell, minors; Dewey Rogers appointed
guardian.
In the matter of Florence Z. French
ct al, minors; Milford French appoint
ed guardian.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

The following transfers of real estate
we're recorded in the registers Office
during the past week:
Fred 4. Shank ct al to Theodore Mer-
win and wife; sf n hseq9 Almena;
$1,000.
w Humphrey to l. Monroe; lands
township and village OF South Haven;
81.
Leila X Jones to G ii Myhan; lots s,
8 blk z ID & w add South Haven; 800
& ii Myhan to CD Monroe; lots 8,
blk ID q w add South Haven; S400.
CD Monroe to j III Myhan ct al: lots
z, 8 blk I'D Il w add South Haven; S425
Ell Hubbard TO Lydia 4 Garman; 12(
fl end lot blk 3 Hubbard's add Deer.
field; $50
VIM Lee to WIN Lee; e w q 1;
Hamilton; 81 900.
SEUpson ct al to ID G Epson anC
wife; SO 100 S e q S5 Almena; 1904
Sc Epson ct al to II ID Slack aDC
wife; GA 100 q 25 Almena
1915.
Harrie Rogers to f ID Rogers; b I
eq4 Columbia; 81.
Sylvia G Mi!ligan ct al to Martin Def
endorf z fl q 81 Keller; $4,000.
Martin Hannawald to A X Cleveland
swqswq 81 Bloomingdsle; $500.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26
ASPARAGUS.
THE MOST POPULAR OF ALI
VEGETABLES IN IT'S SEASON.
Useful Both as a Food and a Medi-
cine.-Its Sovereign Medi-
cal Virtues.

Scarcely one persons in ten but what
is fond of Asparagus. Though relished
as food, but few persons know that
they are really taking a medicine.
French scientists first discovered
that the whole plant, but more particu-
larry the root and the berries, contained
a white crystalline substance known as
"Asparagiu."
Experiments on both human beings
and animals proved conclusively that
the action of Asparagin was directly on
the kidneys themselves, and that it pos.
sessed marvellous powers of healing
and strengthening the organs, and in
assisting them In doing their most i'm
portant work of filteriDg the poisons
and impurities out of the blood and
casting them out with the urine.
Yourself, must have noticed the in
creased .foU Of urine and the peculiar
odor 1t has, after you have been eating
Asparagus.
But, of course, there is very little oil
the medical virtues of Asparagus in the
few shoots, or tops, eaten at a meal
1t is found principally in the roots
the dried tops, and the berries.
1t is from these that the new cele
brated DIR. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney
Pills are made, and in them will be
found the medical principle of the As
paragus in its purest and most active
form.
These pills agree with the most deli
cate stomach, and make strong and
healthy kidneys, clean and pure blood
and bright, clear active mind an abso-
lutte certainty.
For sexual weakness in men and
steri'ity in women they are an unfailinq
specific.
DIR. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are
endorsed by the best physicians and are
sold by druggists at 80 cents. A valuable
book mailed free. Address DIR Hobbs
Medicine Co., Chicago or San Fran
cisco.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26


"When was running q circus" said
Jim McCue. philosopher. horse doctor.
speculator and raoonteur, II never lost
an opportunity Of advertising. always
had my aye ON the main chance. and !
made everything pay. The fellow who
travelled along with me to do the slow
folks had to pay for the privilege. and
Il he was arrested always got some
advertising out Of II by writing q com
munication to the local paper disclaim-
ing all responsibility for the acts qf the
accused.
81 always made it point to dtt my
name everywhere, and whenever any
one asked for my autograph he got it.
Once when I struck little town IA great
string of little boys and girls stood in
line waiting for chance to get my au-
tograph on the little cards they carried.
I wrote them as fast as could, thinking
to myself, 'McCue, old boy, your name
Is getting to be household word.
"When l looked around the tent that
afternoon thought all the school chill
dren in town were there, and / guess
they were. / was feeling pretty good
until commenced looking over the re-
ceipts and found 400 of my autographs
with admit bearer written above them.
That is the only time in my life was
ever bunkoed by school children. San
Francisco Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26


Madison Orr has a half-sister visiting
him.
Rev. ID. S. Bacon's health is quite
poor.
George King of Lawrence attended
religious services at our place last Sun.
day.
On account of the severe weather last
week, the anticipated revival meetings
were indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. j. w. Treen has returned from
Grand Rapids for an indefinite stay AT
the farm of his sister, Mrs. A. 4. Jacobs.
The numerous friends of Mrs. James
Christie surprised her last Monday
evening, it being her sixty-third birth
day.
Our teacher, w. d. Loveland, and the
seventh and eighth grades of his school
visited the Barnes district school last
Friday.
Last Saturday Mrs. Horace Hope
visited her grandmother, Mrs. Whittle-
ton, who lives with her son, w. w.
Burden. She is eighty-six years old
and is in very precarious state of
health.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26
Decatur.

Horace Lincoln is slowly recovering
Mrs. Franc Rogers is sick with the
grip.
Mrs, Frank Potts is among the grip
sufferers.
Nellie Murphy has returned from
Kalamazoo.
LaRue Mosier of Paw Paw visited in
Decatur last week.
Mrs. Willard Van Antwerp is spend
ing the week in Cassopolis.
Mrs. Clarence McGibeny of Chicago
is spending few days in town.
Miss Lizzie Hunter of Dowagiac il
visiting relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Benz Barrett of Appleton, Wis.
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Clark.
l.. ID. Bait suffered a stroke of par
alysis, but is some better at present
His son from Augusta is attending him
The Womans Relief Corps gave 8
supper at Stewards hall last Saturday
evening. The supper netted the ladies
$15.75.
The GAR. held campfire last Sat
urday evening at the opera house. Tn,
music was furnished by Messrs. Skin
ner, Arnold and Hinckley. Addresse,
were given by Revs. Porterfield, Cos
ling and Skinner. A pretty feature o
the occasion was the flag drill by SIX
teen young girls under the direction q
Miss Potts Miss Hinckley was tn,
goddess of liberty, and played the par
well.
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NGattaWan.

Little Ina Williams is still seriously
ill.,
John Ryan is spending few days at
home.
Miss Libbie Gilman was home over
Sunday.
Fred and Lynn Beardsley were in
Kalamazoo, Tuesday.
b. +. Warner was in town Tuesday
looking up insurance business.
The East Antwerp o. L. club met
with Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Williams Feb.
10Th.
Ralph Jennings of Paw Paw was
calling on friends at this place on Fri
day last.
Mr. and Mrs. A. +. Annable enter.
tanned the East Antwerp o. t. club
Feb. 22d
John Hunt has rented his south farm
to Mr.. Hall of Decatur, and his north
farm to j. M. Hall.
Fred Fitch came home to spend Sun
day with his parents. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Culbertson.
The X. o. T. NJ ARE soon TO make
needed repairs in their hall by bright
ening up with paint and wall paper.
Although the roads were nearly inn
passable on Thursday last, 43 partook
of the missionary dinner at Mrs. w. e..
Mosier's. About So 80 was realized.
On Friday evening, March 9Th, the
M +. society will give an entertain
ment at their church, proceeds to go
towards the purchase of a new organ.
An admission of 10 cents will be charged
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

The state librarian requests that all
study clubs, working ia the state of
Michigan, send to the state library
written or printed programs of their
work and, If possible, short history of
their origin, object and condition.
This request applies to all associa-
tions in the cities and small towns,
farmers clubs, grange reading. circles
and independent organizations.
The object is to gather statistics of
clubs organized for systematic study;
TO bring them into closer and more
sympathetic contact with each other
and with the state library, and to put
at their disposal the various helps pro-
vided by the new library. law.
The information which, it is hoped,
will be sent in will be arranged and is
sued as bulletin from the state library
and all clubs complying with this re-
quest shall be registered In this depart
ment. M. G.. SPENCER, Librarian.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

Peter H. Hirsch, 30. Benton Harbor
Della Bullen. "a. Bloomingdale.
William Il. Lee, 30. Hamilton; Hope
+. Tyner, "a, Paw Paw.
Abraham r. Nash. 81, Pine Grove
Lila M. Beebe. 90, Gobleville.
Carl +. Nicholson. 20, Berlamont
Gertrude Nj. Hudson, IS. Bloomingdale
Thomas M. Latchaw. 20, South Haven
Florence E. Confer, 90, Bloomingdale
Melvin Meachum, 81; Dora Kelly, H.
both of Hartford.
Isaac Mckenzie. 30; Clara <. Dodge
"a, both OF South Haven.
John X. johnson. 81, Decatur; Mary
A. Chapman, So, Dowagiac.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26
Republican village Caucus

A caucus of the republican electors
OF the village of Paw Paw will be held
at the court house, Saturday evening
February 30, 1896. at 7:30 o'clock, fol-
the purpose of nominating candidates
for village officers. to be voted for at
the election to be held March 8. Let
there be large attendance.
BY order of Village Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

Additional Local.
E. IL. Hinckley of Kalamazoo was il
town yesterday.

f. IL. Hinckley of Kalamazoo was in
town yesterday.
Eli Clark of Lawrence was killed yes
terday at Decatur. He was unloading
baled straw, when his team took fright
and threw him from the rack TO the
ground. He died in short time.
Jesse Mabury of Decatur completed
his jail sentence Sunday, for the corn
stealing scrape, and on his release was
at once arrested by Deputy u. S. Mar
shall ODonnell, who took him to Kala-
mazoo and arraigned him before U. s..
Commissioner McGurrin on charge
of violating the revenue laws by selling
liquor without government license.
He was held to appear before the grand
jury at Grand Rapids.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

In McC7ure's Magazine for March,
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps will tell the
history of the beginning of her literary
life, when, as girl of twenty, she be.
came contributor to the leading mag.
azines and writer of Sunday school
books. The paper will have some in.
terestiug illustrations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26

The losa ilf ..ges 10 those engaged in
strikes in Connecticut last year, as esti-
mated by the state bureau of labor STA
tistics, was $929, 400. The loss to en-
ployers was $92. 800, less than one-tenth
of the amount lost by the wage earners.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-02-26
Personally Conducted Excursions to Cali
fOrnia,

Via the Chicago, Union Pacific d North
Western Line, in upholstered tourist
sleeping cars, leave Chicago every
Thursday via the North-W Western Line.
Low rates, picturesque route, quickest
time and careful attention are advant-
ages offered to those who join these ex-
cursions. Cost of berth only 5000
Ask your nearest ticket agent for full
particulars. OBS