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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03

The Parson q Libby company, dealer In
lumber and manufacturer Of sash, doors
and blinds, Chicago failed. The liabili-
ties are 500, 900 and the assets about the
same.
The lS-months-old child of Sherman
Walker, Of Napoleon, o., died from ap-
pendicitis. He had been suffering with
distension of the bowels, and after an OPP
Grafton was performed by the attending
physician plum seed was found To have
entered the vermiform appendix.
A murderer fleeing from officers cap
tured a train on one Of the Plant system
trains in Georgia, and with pistols in his
hands forced the engineer and fireman to
carry him away from his pursuers
Frank Smith and John Kenney, two
miners, have been arrested ut Rocker, a
station west of Butte. Mont. while in the
act Of stealing ore from cars of the Ana
conda company. 1t Is said that in year
100000 tons of ore has been stolen.
While skating at Milwaukee Rudolph
Irasek, aged 10, broke through the ice and
was drowned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Wednesday. Jan. 1.

An order has been issued from the war
department. Diminishing from the service
Lieutenant 3. S. Pague, fifteenth in
fantry, u. s. A, who few months ago
tried TO kill Colonel Crofton, command
ing at Fort Sheridan, near Chicago.
Hod-carriers and bricklayers of Cincin-
natl to the number of 90U are preparing to
strike against reduction of wages. The
employers are firm.
Half dozen United States soldiers
have been jailed at Sun Dance, Wyo., for
violating the state game laws in killing
deer. The soldiers were unable TO pay their
fines.
Tennessee's convict lease system ended
Jan. !, and some 1000 convicts are turned
over to the state by the lessees to be cared
for.
There is movement on foot at Cincin-
natl TO unite the two patriotic societies,
Sons of the Revolution and Sons Of the
American Revolution.
A large portion of tho northwestern part
Of Stoddard county, Mo-, Is excited over
the supposed discovery of gold. The find
Is on land owned by Mr.. Crenshaw, poor
farmer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Shot Her Unwelcome Visitor.

CIRCLEvILLE, o., Dec. 3l.-Edward Mil
Ter was shot and killed Sunday night by
Mrs. Josephine Pursell, wife of a farmer
living near here. Miller had been paying
attention to Mrs. Pursell for some time,
much against her will. Miller went to
the Pursell house in an intoxicated condi-
ton in the absence Of Pursell Being re-
fused admission TO the h ouse he broke
down the door. The woman armed her
self with revolver and warned him to
leave She did not intend to shoot, she
says, but the pistol was accidentally dis.
charged and Miller fell dead with bullet
in his brain. Mrs. Pursell came here and
gave herself up.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Barges Sunk and Man Killed.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 30. = The tow boat
Harry Brown, while en- route to the south
with large fleet Of coal, ran aground at
Glasshouse rifle, Brunnots Island, Mon
day. The pilot attempted TO back into
deep water to release the feet when a
heavy cable parted, the ends striking
Jonathan Wood and deck hand known
as Whitley" The latter was instantly
killed and Wood was seriously but not ia
tally injured. Two coal boats and one
barge containing $4,000 bushels of coal are
at the bottom of the river as result of the
accident and the channel is blockaded.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Ais Well Tint Ends Well.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec 2S-Daisy
Schofeld, daughter of Levi Schoield, a
wealthy Grand Haven lumberman, left
home several months ago to visit friends
in Indiana. George Chase, a bicycle sales
man, left about the same time and the
couple were quietly married and came
here to live without notifying the young
wifes parents of what had happened.
Thursday the parents found her, gave
their blessing to the marriage and the IA
ther will furnish the capital for the young
man TO go into business for himself
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
HISTORY OF A WEEK


Zachariah Wilkinson, of Bordentown,
N. j., who was attacked with hiccoughs
about three weeks ago, died without hav
ing recovered from the attack. He was
70 years old.
1t is reported that Mrs. John A. Logan
will spend the winter on the Nile az
ohaperon of five young ladies.
The city Of Pittsburg has received a
Christmas present of 100000, to be used
in establishing geological garden al
Highland park. The donor Is the COM
pany that controls all the street railways
David ii. Morris, who married daugh
ter of Elliot f. Shepard, is dangerously
Ill mt New Orleans with typhoid fever.
Robert Hayes, Of Greenfield, Ind, was
instantly killed by the explosion of q
boiler
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
May Hang with Morgan.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 31.-Claude Ii
Hoover has been convicted of the murder
Of his brother-in. law, Samuel Dubois, on
Dec. l3, and in all probability will hang
with Morgan-who murdered Ida Gaskill
April 17inext. The jury returned yer.
dict of murder In the first degree and
Hoover was consigned to the solitary.
Conviction was reached within sixteen
days after the crime. No motion for a
new trial was made. The killing Of Du.
bois was the result Of family feud oi
long standing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
fITs AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

When Henry NJ Hall, NJ d.. late surgeon u.
= A., Department Of Tennessee, returned ffmn
Leading physicians were consulted, without
apparent benefit. Noted specialists could give
but little IL any relief To rescue his child ffom
fate worse than death became the object of
his life. For several years experiment followsi
experiment, until at last success crowned his
efforts. In 1889 old age and infirmities i'm
duced him To impart the knowledge of how To
manufacture IT, under the agreement that a
bottle should be sent free of all charges Ia any
one applying for It, who was afflicted with eJi
lepsy. Since then over 10000 free bottles have
been sent TO the afflicted. Experience has
proved that IL cures Insomnia, st. Vitis Da ncc
and all forms OF Nervous AffiictiOIl NJ You
want To try this wonderful remedy free of nll
charge, write stating your disease aS plainly us
possible; give your age and post Office Addies,
The Hall Chemical Co. West Phiadelph la
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
JOSEPH COOK IN CHICAGO.
The Sick Preacher Arrives from Japan Ell
Route to Boston.

Route to Boston.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3l.--The Rev. Joseph
Cook, accompanied by his wife and gen.
tieman attendant, arrived in Chicago
Monday and the party repaired to the
Great Northern hotel. Mr.. Cook, who
was recently bereft of his health while
prosecuting a tour in Japan, was unable
to walk from his carriage into the hotel
and was assisted by Mrs. Cook and the
elderly gentleman attendant The party
did not register, but securing rooms, i'm
mediately departed into seclusion.
Mrs. Cook said the party would stop
here but short while, it being the inten-
ton to proceed homeward to Boston.
When it became generally known that
Mr.. Cook was at the hotel quite a num-
Der Of people called, but audiences were
denied to all, owing TO the fact that Mr..
Cooks condition is exceedingly critical,
and for that reason alone a stop was made
In this city
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Brown known in Michigan.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dee. 30-Rev. &. o.
Brown, who accused one of his flock of ex-
torting hush money from him in San
Francisco was pastor Of the First Con-
gregational church here for five years, be-
ginning in 1880. He was one of the most
successful pastors the church ever had.
He graduated at Olivet college and began
his ministerial labors at Rochester, Mich.
His character was above reproach. DR..
Brown went from here TO Dubuque,
thence to Tacoma and finally to San Fran
cisco.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
RAILWAY WRECK RECALLED.
Michigan Central Engineer Given Verdict
of S1O,15O.

JACKSON, Mich, Dec 80. - William
Whalen, the Michigan Contra engineer
who was in charge of the second section
OF the Worlds Fair excursion train which
crashed into the first section here Oct. Is,
1893, killing fourteen passengers, was
given verdict at Ann Arbor Friday
against the Michigan Central for SO, l5O
The accident was caused by the air
brakes on Whalens train failing to work
and he has not yet recovered entirely from
the injuries he received. The ground on
which the verdict was secured was that
the angle cock connecting the steam and
air brake system was turned off and that
part of his crew was irresponsibly ignorant
of the meaning of signals. The case will
be appealed TO the supreme court.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Michigan Cuban-American League.

DETROIT, Dec. 27.-William Koppell,
manager of the agitation department. Of
the Cuban league has arrived
here. The purpose of his visit Is to or
ganize Michigan Cuban-American
league and probably the first step in this
direction will be a massmeeting in the
Auditorium, which will be addressed by
Cuban leaders in the movement he repre-
sents The visitor will call upon many
prominent citizens and arrange details
for the meeting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Florida and Southeast.

If you have any intention of
going to the Southeast this fall
or winter. you should advise your
self of the best route from the
North and West. This is the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad.
which is running double daily
trains from Cincinnati through to
Nashville, Chattanooga, Birming-
ham, Atlanta, Montgomery,
Thomasville. Pensacola, Mobile,
Jacksonville and all Florida points.
Pullman Sleeping Car service
through. Specially law rates
made to Atlanta during the con-
tinuance of the Cotton States
Exposition, and tourist rates to
all points in Florida and Gulf
Coast resorts during the season.
For particulars as to rates and
through car service, write
JACKSON SMITH, Div. Pass. Agt.,
Cincinnati, O.
c. p. ATMoRE, Genl Pass. Agt.,
tI3o35 Louisville, Ky.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
couv,oted Of Numbering HI, Som.

MARSHALL, Mich, Dec S6.-Adam c.
Arnold, of Battle Creek, was convicted
Tuesday of manslaughter after two hours
elaboration by the jury. Arnold was
charged with killing his son, George Il.
Arnold. and placing the dead body in the
river To cover up his crime.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Friday, Dec. FL.

Four persons were murdered and two
committed suicide at st Louis on Christ
mas day.
Paul Foss, of Chicago, was killed by a
Chicago and Northwestern switch engine
at the Union stockyards. The body was
badly mangled.
The schooner Victory, which sailed from
Inglee for Havre de Grace, Nd, some
days ago. with eighteen passengers and a
crew of four men, has been lost with all on
board
Frank Johnson, a grocer of Chicago ex'
changed several shot with three burglars,
and the West Chicago police are securing
the neighborhood for two men who are
supposed to be badly wounded.
Miss Kate Curley aged "a, daughter OF
Edward Curley, Of Chicago, dropped dead
as she was sitting down to her Christmas
dinner
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Fine Lake steamer Launched.

DETROIT, Dec. 25.-The new steamer
City of Buffalo," Of the Cleveland and
Buffalo lines-one Of the finest steamers
on the lakes-was launched Tuesday at
the Detroit Dry Dock company's yards at
Wyandotte. The steamer is after the
Npattern of the Detroit and Cleveland line
boats She is 3US feet in length, has all
steel frame, six water tight compart-
ments, ample power and all the modern
improvements.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03

A paste of ground mustard ana wafer
is first rate agent for removing traces
of dissgreeable smelling substances from
the hands, such as salts of valerianic
acid, cod liver oil, etc. Huver claims
that any oily seeds when powdered will
answer this purpose. The smell of car
bolic acid may be removed by rubbing
with dampened fiaxseed meal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
Saturday. Dec. 28.

Two of the thugs who held up San
Francisco street car and robbed a race
track employe named Clark Of $1,000 have
been caught. They are John Middlemass
and Harry Gardiner.
George Butcher, aged 80, and Mrs
Saline Stevens, aged a. were married at
Winnebago, Ills. Both are active, the
groom being an itinerant preacher.
An explosion that was heard in a ra
dius of fifty miles around Chicago was
the accidental setting off Of 1900 pounds
of dynamite on the drainage canal near
Romeo. No one was hurt.
b. p. Hutchinson, widely known as
"Old Hutch" the one time successful Chi
cago speculator, is seriously i'll at the
home OF his son-in-law at Chicago.
r. l.. Higginson, of Boston, has begun
suit for divorce against his wife, who
eloped to Italy with James W. Smith.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
sneech by Phonograph.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 3O.-At the
/ annual banquet of the Young Mems Re-
publican club Friday night the feature Of
the programme was an address by Con-
gressman William A. Smith, delivered
from photograph cylinder that arrived
from Washington by express.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03
SUPPOSED DEAD MAN LOCATED.
w. p. Ogden, Regorted Drowned, Now Liv-
ing at Eagle, Wis.

ing at Eagle, Wis.
PORT HURON, Mich, Dec. % - The
Maccabees will not pay the 900 policy
on the life of w. p. Ogden, of Harrietta
claiming that he was not drowned last
August, as represented, but is now living
In Eagle, Wis. A short time ago Ogden's
father-in-law, S. A. Glover, of Kalamazoo,
received "A letter from Eagle inclosing one
to the widow that looked very much like
Ogden's handwriting. About the same
time James 5. Ogden, the missing mans
brother. wrote sharp letter complaining
because the widow hadn't received the
money, but when he was informed of the
letter he promised to do all he could to To-
cate his brother. He returned home Tues
day and said he had visited his brother in
Eagle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03

Hiram Wheeler, convicted of making a
deadly assault upon his brother at Belle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03

New members of congress are astonished
to find that General Henderson of illinois,
who was for 20 years member Of the
house and an unsuccessful candidate for
clerk, IL now very poor man Though
that fact speaks we'll for his honesty, the
new statesmen cannot understand why he
has not saved a comfortable competency
out of the even 900, 600 he has drawn from
Uncle Sam In the way of salary-that Is
TO say, they were astonished at General
Henderson's poverty when they first came
TO Washington. Then they were laboring
under the delusion that out Of SO, 900
salary they ould save up quite fortune
in two years Now their eyes have been
opened. They have encountered the Wash.
ington hotel and the extraordinary ex-
penses which statesman has TO meet.
Now they are wondering II they will be
able to get out even AS rule, the new
congressman goes to first class hotel and
takes good room He wants to be in the
swim. A salary Of 500 week OF there
about looks very large TO him. The Sec
ond session he may usually be found in a
boarding house, and II he comes back for
another congress the odds are you will dis
cover him In some small room in q back
street, taking his meals at the restaurants.
A t5, 900 salary doesn't GO very far in the
national capital. WALTER wELLMAN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-01-03

Sweets Of Omcisl Society Gossip
Concerning the Prssidsnt-A sample Of
Society rwsddie-The Cost Of Serving
Ones Country.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-20

For MEMS FINE DRESS and Bust
NESS SUITS in the best Imported Fab
ricks, Suits that are unexcelled in work
manship and finished by the best mer
chant tailors. Suits that were made t
sell for $18 and $780, but we will not hole
them as the entire stock must be sold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
MEMS fp BOYS FURNISHINGS.

For this season we have used every effort, sparing neither ex- pense nor time, to place before our customers line of every thing pertaining to fine Furnish ings for gentlemen. The high est grades the world produces are here, at lowest prices.
 Imported Underwear, high grade Neckwear, Hosiery from the cheapest to the finest, Full Dress Shirts, Negligee Shirts, the largest and handsomest dis play which can be produced, at prices which defes competition. The quality of our Neckwear, it's appearance, the finish and the exclusiveness in novel de- signs, are unquestioned by all unprejudiced judges.
 See our Window Display, look through our stock and you will find this department con- plete, and this the place to buy your Furnishings
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
MEMS, BOYS
 AND CHILDREN'S HATS 6p CAPS.

Our Hat-Department is un- doubtedly headquarters for the latest and most fashionable novelties in Headwear. It is the unanimous opinion of all who purchased from us that our variety of the new Spring Hats is by far the prettiest, the cheap est and the most stylish. Every block and shape is here. We handle only reliable goods. We are Sole Agents for the cele- brated Knox Hat, in stiff, soft and straw fabrics. The popu- lar Stetson Hat, in every con- ceivable style and shape, is at your command. Straw Hats for men, youths, boys and chil- dren, in every imaginable shape and color, you will find here. Our Window Display will dem- onstrate this assertion. Our prices are satisfactory. This is the general verdict.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
TRAVELLING GOODS

We have provided for the Travelling Public. Our Third Floor is we'll stocked with Trunks, Va1ises, Suit Cases, Leather Hat Boxes, Telescopes, Cuff and Collar Boxes, in all qualities. Low prices and high grade goods reign, also, in this department. We ask your kind patronage, and we are sure to make good all our assertions and promises.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
A PERFECT FIT
 FOR EVERYBODY

Far superior to the cheap tailor made garments, and for much less price. We have all the styles ready for you, made from fabrics of the very latest designs and weaves, in single and double- breasted Sack Suits, Cutaway Frock Suits, Prince Albert Coats and Vests. Our large display of Spring Trousers, from the cheap est to the finest, will surely meet you want. An elegant line of Vests of the very latest patterns and various styles-will please your eye. Compare them with anybody's in every way-work- manship, materials, fit and price. If anywhere you find as satisfac- tory at anything like our prices come back and get your money. Our Window Display, with prices attached to all our goods, will will surely please you; our prices will surprise you.
 | GIVE US A CALL--.aaaA
 YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME :!
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
BOYS CLOTHING.

A Bower of Spring Brightness awaits you when you come to visit this elegantly fitted up department on our Second Floor. The ele- vator will land you, and polite salesmen will cater to your wants. Ladies, when out to provide for the boys and children you will find this department complete in all its branches. If you only would look around first you would come back here and buy with so much greater appreciation of our values and va riety. You'd understand better just what we mean by lower prices and better qualities and larger as- sortment, Our eyes are on the Boys Clothes from the very be- ginning of the making and to the end of the wearing, too,' for our guarantee goes with 'em when you buy them. If they waverin theirser- vice-giving, back they are to come to us, and back the money IS to go to you. Our large assort- ment, our low prices must make this your trading place. Don't be misled, but give us your pat ronage; it's mutually interesting.
 A handsome line of
 BOYS dp CHILDREN'S
 SHIRT WAISTS always on hand, in all sizes, at prices which will plsase you.
 Al,...--cAL AND SEE US!
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-12
SHOES FOR
 MEN 6p BOYS

Carrying such reliable makes of Shoes gives US the advantage over any Shoe Store. Fash ions. latest fancies are here the very newest and neatest of the accepted styles for Spring wear. To buy elsewhere would be a shameful waste of money. Onr Prices byo0e at
 Look at our Windows, see our elegant display, then come in and make your purchases.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04

At Memphis, Tenn. Postmaster Armour
was found short in his accounts to the
amount of sl2, 900. Tho department had the
matter under Investigation. and in In" mean
time his eleven surrti"S mad" tn" amount
good and now it is doubtfLl if Il r"coiuncn
dation will be made for n new postmaster.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
An Americas Lord Chancellor.

The enthusiastic reception accorded
to the Lord ChlciJusticc in the United
States, says tho New York Times. re.
calls the fact that one OF the greatest
Lord ChGacallor5 OF Engiani was born
in New England. Copicy, the painter,
was nrcsiGcnt in America with his fan.
lily during tho War OF tho American
independence. At the conclusion OF
the war Copley decided to continue n
British subject in preference to bo-
coming citizen Of the United States
nnd returned to England with his fam
H., which included u son, born in
America, nftcrwarl the celebrated Sir
John Cop!cy, WHO was Master of the
Rolls. AID subsequently, as Lord
Lyndhu%st, Lord Cbopcellor Of Eng.
and.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
Fresh Air for the Brain.

Inasmuch as natures vital processes
are not haphazard, but are exact
chemical relations, the Importance Of
the proper ventilation Of school build
ings cannot be overrated. In Just the
SAME manner as a candle burns less
brightly in impoverished air, SO also
does mental activity decrease. This
statement is substantiated by expert.
ment. According to Heating and
Ventilating," some English students
on sanitation declare that the produe-
tive work of scholars in badly.venti-
lated buildings falls twenty pei cent.
below the work of the same children
in well-ventilated schoolrooms, and
reports OF as great as twenty per cent.
gain from this cause have been made
in tho schools Of Chicago. Another
instance is found in the case of we'll
known school which, when moved into
new, light and niry quarters, is re-.
ported to have made q gain of from
fifteen to twenty per cent. in yearly
work accomplished. The several
divisions of the pension bureau of the
United States Government were at one
time located in as many detached and
scattered buildings in Washington.
They are now quartcrcd in one large,
roomy, well-liGhtcd and well-aired
building. Under the old conditions
about $4,000 days Of labor per year
were lost to the Government through
illness in the clerical force OF that one
department. Under the improved
conditions now existing and, notwith-
standing an increased force of en-
ploycs, but, about 1000 days are lost
through illness, a gain OF 5000 work
ing days, or twentysevcn years. TO
say nothing OF the corresponding in
crease in the working capacity OF the
entire clerical force. st. Louis Globe.
Dor, Dr-ut