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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
GObIevtIIe.

Dave Horton of Chicago was in town
last week.
Frank Austin has moved into viii
Smiths house.
Mrs. S. II. Kendall has been visiting
in South Haven.
Kirk Parker is preparing to build n
house this spring
Archie Myers of Lacota was visiting
friends here last week.
NJ A. Fuller and family are expected
back from the South soon.
Pollard Austin has traded places with
Jack Veley and has moved away.
We understand the village. dads have
decided TO build Jail; good thing.
Capt j. j. Hinchey has moved into
the Highly house, lately vacated by Jos.
Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Clement visited
Il. G.. Myers and family at Kalamazoo
over Sunday.
The Post furniture store has been
closed and John BOwles has gone into
the we'll business.
Chris. Young has so far recovered
from his severe Illness as TO be able to
be out on the streets again.
Miss Vira Baldwin left last Thursday
for her home in the state of New York
She has been here nearly two years.
The Oddfellows had good turnout
at the celebration of the annual ami
versary last Friday. The speeches by
Rev. Mcdonald of Kalamazoo and Mrs
Turner of Grand Rapids were well re-
ceived. The Baptist ladies aid society
furnished the meals in the opera house.
Mrs. Seth Wilcox died at her home
on East Exchange street Sunday even
ing, of old age and heart trouble. She
had been sick for some time and had
been great sufferer. She leaves an
aged husband and great many friends
and relatives The funeral was held
Tuesday.
Mrs. John Palmer, who has been
sick for several years, passed away at
her home in this village last Friday
night The funeral was held in the
Baptist church Sunday at ? p. m, Rev
G. b. Hart officiating. Mrs. Palmer
had been great sufferer and her death
was not unexpected. She leaves "A
large number of relatives and friends
20 mourn her loss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
Prospect Lake.
Tommy Chase's baby is better.

Tommy Chases baby is better.
Miss frankie Bacon is visiting friends
at Cassopolis.
Mrs. j. K. Christie is quite i'll with a
bilious attack.
Madison Orr and his son Claude are
on the sick list.
Madison Orr is entertaining a sister
and her husband, Mr.. Chas. Edmonds,
from Connecticut.
Rosa Adams, who is living with a
cousin at Dowagiac, spent last Sunday
at the home of her parents.
Mrs. Alma Baxter of South Hamilton
has been spending a week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Adams.
Mrs. +. A. Chase's mother, who has
been living with her about a year, re.
turned last Thursday TO her home in
Calhoun County, Mr. Chase accompa-
nying her. He will stay few days To
transact some business and visit old
friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29


Mrs. Ida Yeckley has returned from
Jackson.
Claude Youngs was in Paw Paw over
Sunday.
Mr.. Israel White will make his home
in Decatur for the present.
The band was out Saturday evening
and gave us excellent music.
Mrs. C. f. Criffield and Miss Van
Antwerp spent Sunday in Cassopolis.
Mr.. G. w. Richmond died suddenly
at his home in Hamilton on Friday
morning. Funeral was held Sunday
afternoon.
A game of ball between Decatur and
Paw Paw high school mines last Satur-
day resulted in "A victory for Paw Paw
by score of Is to.l0
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
TEMPERANCE WOMEN.
Meeting of the County w. c. T. u. at
Lawrence Last Week.

Meeting oil the County w. 4. Il. L. at
Lawrence Last Week.
The eleventh annual convention of
the w. G.. T. u. of Van Buren, county
convened in the Methodist church at
Lawrence, April 81, 1896, and was call
ed TO order 10y the eX-president, Mrs.
Allie v Hewson, of Paw Paw.
Devotionals were led by Mrs j. Ran
som of Lawrence, consisting of scrip
ture reading and prayer.
In the absence of Mrs. Mary Rem
wick, president, Mrs. Hewson acted as
lady chairman of the convention. The
meeting was opened for business The
county secretary, Mrs. A. McCollum,
being deceased, Pearl b. Maynard of
Lawrence was elected secretary pro
tenn. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. The follow.
ing committees were appointed:
Committee on resolutions, Mrs.
HOtchkiss of South Haven, Mrs Jennie
Hess of Lawrence and Mrs. Ida Snow
of Paw Paw.
Singing from the White Ribbon
Hymnal, after which the local presi-
dent, Mrs. Jennie Hess, gave hearty
address of welcome, to which Mrs.
Hotchkiss of South Haven gave pleas
ing response. All joined in singing
"Best be the Tie That Binds"
A report by the county president was
read by Mrs. Hewson To her the
work did not seem satisfactory, but the
workers recognized her efforts and the
fruits of her labors.
South Haven union reports twenty
two meetings, two mothers meetings.
The course of study had been taken up,
q h IL,
s. 90 to the reading room of South
Haven, $500 to the county union.
Forty-seven active members reported,
ten honorary and junior honorary mem
bers. Successful work done by the
union.
Lawrence: Reports given by each
superintendent; general report, mem.
bers twenty, deceased one, four mothers
meetings, four evangelistic meetings,
three being held at the county farm,
one wheel filled and 5000 sent TO the
temple.
Paw Paw: Twenty-six members, de-
ceased three, successful mothers meet
ings held, flourishing l.. Il. l.. and Band
OF Mercy with eighty members; total
disbursements S33.72.
Adjourned until 7:30 p. IN.
EN ENlNG.
Meeting opened by singing America"
Devotionals led by Mrs. Hewson.
Music by Lawrence quartet, "Some
Glad Day" Rev. Stearns, the Congre-
gational pastor, and Rev. Cross, Bap-
fist pastor, both of Lawrence, gave adj
dresses of welcome; response by Mrs.
Hewson, after which l.. s. Virgins
sang solo. Mrs. T.. l.. Calkins, dis
trict president, was then introduced.
She gave an interesting and enthusing
lecture on ''The relation of the liquor
traffic to the suffrage question"
After collection, piece of music
was rendered by the quartet and the
meeting was adjourned until Wednes.
day at $3.50 a. m.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Session opened by devotionals led by
Mrs. Calkins. Minutes of previous ses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29

Miss Effie Wallace is quite i'll.
Mrs. Obed Osborn, who has been i'll,
is improving
Miss Gertrude Nash is teaching a
school near Hartford.
Clarence Smith and wife have moved
into Paw Paw township.
ed her second term of school in the
Cross district.
The Hicks school is progressing finely
under the supervision of Miss Carrie
Grove of Hartford
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weed have sold
their farm to Patrick Redman, and
have moved to Lawrence. They have
many friends here who regret their de.
parture.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29

Frank Weed moved To- Lawrence last
week.
Ed. Henry's family are settled in
their new house, in Lawrence.
A horse belonging TO Mr.. Lunt was
found dead in the pasture one morning
last week.
The executive committee of the
ladies' sewing society met with Mrs.
G. +. Monroe on Thursday.
James Say lost his barn and several
smaller buildings by fire on the 10th
inst, caused by lightning. The live
stock was saved.
Charlie Monroe is having his old
house moved away from where it has
stood for so many years. 1t makes "A
great improvement in the looks of the
place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
The Ideal Panacea.

Jas. L. Francis, Alderman, Chicago, says:
II regard DR.. Kings New Discovery as an
iedal panacea for Coughs, Colds and Lung
complaints, having used it in my family for
the last five years. to the exclusion of physi-
clans prescriptions or other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa, writes: II
have been minister of the Methodist Epis-
copal church for fifty years or more, and
have never found anything SO beneficial or
that gave me such speedy relief as DIR. Kings
New Discovery" Try this ideal cough rem
edy now. Trial bottles free at Longwell
Bros drug store. q
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
A Valuable Prescription.

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Sun, writes: "You have a valuable prescrip-
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and weary: but six bottles of Electric Bitters
restored her health aud renewed her strength.
Prices so cents and 800. Get bottle at
Longwell Bros drug store. q
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
Cheap Excursions to the West and
Northwest.

On April 81 and May 8, 1896, the
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Western R'y) will sell home seekers eX-
cursion tickets at very low rates TO a
large number of points in Northern
Wisconsin, Michigan Northwestern
Iowa Western Minnesota, Nebraska
North Dakota and South Dakota, includ
ing the famous Black Hill district. For
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
$50 90 in Gold Given for Selling
"StOry of Spain and Cuba"

The International News & Book Co, Baltimore
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Us copies of their new book, Story of Spain and
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for any quantity sold. This is one of the greatest
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and the struggle for liberty is given, beautiful
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
A \ FIR !
IS STILL WAGEING
WAR ON HIGH PRICES.
See this List Of UnapTOachable Bargains

Wash Dress Goods newest de-
signs, sc and up. Tennis Suit
ings, sc and up. Light ground
Challies, sc and up. Yard wide
Bro. Cotton ex values, SC and
up. All Wool Serge or Henriet-
tas, 25c and up. Novelties in
Dress Goods, 25c and up. Best
Table Oil Cloth, I5c. Still sell
ing a $I.oo Corset for 5Sc. soc
Corsets going at SOC. Ladies'
ard children's Hose, sc and up.
Mems seamless Socks, extra value,
sc and up. Mems Suspenders,
wire buckles, Ioc and up. Child
ren's black or tan kid button
Shoes, 25c and up. Ladies kid
button Shoes, csc and up. Lace
Curtains, 900 pair and up. Cur
tain Poles, complete Ioc. IL mo.
cloth bound Books, Ioc. Paper
covered Books. &c. A good Ink
Tablet, with blotter, sc. I bottle
of Ink or Mucilage, sc. paper
of Pins or Tax, &c. Heavy glass
Tumblers, SC. hoop Pals, Ioc.
10 quart Flaring Pals, Ioc. 3
ID. can Standard Tomatoes, &C.
? ID can Aurora Sugar Corn, &C.
ID. can Avery's Baking Powder,
Ioc. 2lb. package best Rolled
Oats, for SC. ID. package best
Corn Starch, SC. I ID. package
best cooking Soda, &c. 3 bars
Lenox or Globe Soap, Ioc. ID.
package best mixed Bird Seed, sc.
Do not pay SIS or $40 for a
Sewing Machine when you can
buy the New Model, 5 drawer,
high arm, up to date, machine
with all attachments, guaranteed
for 10 years at SIS.
Our millinery department un-
der the old leadership, with
new name, is showing all the lat
est novelties.
G. K. Avery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
Canada's Lumber Chance.

Let Canadians keep on fooling with
their spruce logs and other things. I'm
Gle Sam will one Of these days wake
them with a reciprocity that will stand
them on their heads. They have the run
of American markets this year, and they
had better make the most Of ii. 1t will
end suddenly next year Chicago Inter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
N1attawan.

Mr.. Oliver Van Antwerp is danger
ously ill.
Mrs. May Church is no better.
Mrs. Palmeter is visiting her son in
Kalamazoo.
l.. S. Butler and wife were in Paw
Paw, Saturday.
George Boynton and wife were in
Paw Paw, Saturday.
Edwin iced visited at Ii. Il. Wilson's
in Paw Paw, Saturday.
Mrs. G.. ID. Fitch spent part of last
week with her son at Pokagon.
Ella Boynton is intending to spend
the summer with her grandmother.
Mrs. Campbell and daughter and M
o. Joiner were at Paw Paw last week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
Japan's Home Market.

But the commercial invasion Of the
United States by Japan is imminent.
Her manufacturers are indomitable, and
it seems that the Japanese are not dis
posed to buy anything abroad which
they can make at home. The balance of
trade between Japan and the United
States seems fixedly against US.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
The Only Issue.

The enthusiasm which Mckinley s
name everywhere awakens is one Of the
best answers to those who claim that
the tariff will not be an issue in the
next campaign. Great Falls mon.
Weekly Leader
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
sent as a special providence TO the little
folks. Pleasant to take, perfectly
harmless, and absolutely sure to give
instant relief in all cases of cold or
lung trouble.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
The Only Safe Way.

The country is now running on bor-
rowed money, and the sooner it is made
self supporting the better it will be for
every American citizen Trenton State
Gazette.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29

In cases of burns, sprains, scalds or
any of the other accidental pains likely
to come to the human body, DR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil gives almost instant relief.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29
WEDNESDAY EVENING

Devotionals led by Mrs Calkins Re-
marks by Revs. Keene and Lamphere
and w 4. Thresher Music by quar-
tet. Recitation, THE Losing Side, -"
by Mrs. Ellsworth. Paper, "Why?"
by Mrs Hotchkiss. Music and recita-
ton by local talent. Remarks by Mrs.
Calkins. Music by quartet. Adjourn
ment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-04-29

This Label on q Garment In
sures Perfect FIJI ET4s
and Satisfaction 49,
70 stands for the best that
Money Can Buy or Skill
Produce.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
AT THE OPERA HOrsF
FARMERS ADRESSED.
Meeting of the Kent County Farmers In
stitute in Odd Fellows Hall.

Meeting of the Kent County Farmers In
stitute in Odd Fellows Hall.
The Kent County Farmers Institute
which was held at Odd Fellows Hall
yesterday, was attended by 30 or more
interested farmers and fruitmen. The
chairman of the meeting was Mr.. John
Heyd, of FELTON,, and the secretary was
}. Wesley Webb, of Dover.
The address of the afternoon was
given by Mr.. G. E. Chapman, of Peru
vile, n. Y, and for nearly two hours
gave some excellent thoughts on "Po-
tato Culture" as was experienced after
his manner of growing. He started
off by explaining the mechanical con-
dition of the soil, tie use of the
phosphates and potashes and the
changes which take place under its
chemical action. The soil is richest
when it contains humus. Light soils
dry out quickly. Humus catches pot
ash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen to
some extent and gives the soil dark
color. Fall plOwing, he said, was not
suitable for soil deficient in humus.
Then again the soil should have capil-
larry attraction, plenty of water. One
bushel of potatoes requires three tons
OF water per year of growing. The
root growth is five or six feet. Ferti-
lizers should not be placed under the
roots because it is their tendency to
spread out and they can't absorb close
up. AS to the manner of cutivating
potatoes, he said, special attention
should be given from the time the seed
is planted until it comes through the
ground, and here he spoke of several
ways and the frequency such attention
should be given in order to get the soil
IN good mechanical condition. He
warned against shallow planting, or the
tubes will get sunburned, and then in
speaking of the handling of potatoes s
after grown, he offered quick and easy
devices In the form of crates, etc. He
said by experience he had worked his
system of cultivating and raising DO
tatoes and by economy, was able to de-
liver his potatoes at the car door at a
cost of 8 cents a bushel. He closed
his remarks by criticizing the variety
of plants and the use of Paris Green
and water in killing off the potato bugs.
In the evening Mr.. Chapman made
another interesting address to the
farmers on ''Small Fruit Culture, CON
fning himself mostly to Strawberries
and currants. After the address he
opened the way for free parliamen-
tary discussion on fruit raising in gen.
eral and answered many questions in
his practical way. He will speak in
Dover, Frederica and Milton before
his return to New York State.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
Organizing Sunday School Workers.

A meeting of all the Sunday School
teachers in Smyrna and vicinity has
been called for tomorrow, Thursday,
night, at half past seven o'clock at the
Methodist church. At this meeting it
is purposed to organize Teachers
Union, the object of which will be to
study the bible and also the act of
teaching the bible. While this meeting
is intended primarily for Sunday
School teachers it is not intended to
limit its advantages TO such, and all
older scholars, members of bible
classes and others will be very well
come.
1t is to be hoped that this organi-
zation may be successfully made since
it is in line with up-to-date methods.
In the state of Illinois, for example,
every township is thoroughly organi-
zed, and beside various conferences
each township holds at least one In
stitute during the year. There are but
two Sunday Schools in this Hundred
outside of Smyrna, and with such an
organization here it would be quite
possible to bring in the officers and
teachers of these schools for conference
and instruction to the manifest inn
provement and efficiency Of all schools
SO cooperating. Let each school be
represented on Thursday night.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
A COIOred Tribune Supplement,

The American people live such busy
and bustling lives, whatever their oc-
cupatiOns, that they do not take
enough time for recreation. In many
cases, there is no opportunity even if
there were time for enjoyment. II
is in response to what it considers a
need of the times, that THE NEW
YORY TRIBUNE has resolved to
issue cOlOred supplement of 16 pages,
full of pictures, jokes and entertaining
matter, to the readers of its Semi
Weekly paper. While primarily in
tended for the young and for those
members of the family who have a
craving for lighter reading than poll
tics or business, this supplement
promises to he of interest to every
member of the family. There is great
need for low priced popular humor-
GUS weekly in this country. The
present pictorial weeklies, whether
printed in black or in cOlors, all sell
for 10 cents copy, or for $500 year.
THE TRIBUNE'S colored supplement
is virtually 8 cent pictorial weekley,
in colors, worth $3.50 year. At this
price, however, it would be expensive,
if sold separately, but it is to be sent
free to every subscriber to the SEMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE who pays the
regular price of $9.OO year. This is
bargain, considering the fact that THE
TRIBUNE is incapable of sending
into any family anything which is un-
tit to be read there. We presume that
the SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE will
now enjoy boom and its enterprise
entities it to that distinction.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
Kings Daughters Reception.

The circle of Kings Daughters of the
town held very pleasant reception at
the home of Mrs. Samuel j. REYNOLDS.
South street, Friday night. The house
was beautifully decorated with ever
greens, chrysanthemums, and cut
flowers and seemingly ever courtesy
and hospitality given to the assembled
guests. The introducing committee
Mrs. Marion Coverdale, Miss Edith
Collins, Miss Bertha Smithers and
Miss Nellie FAIRIES, performed the
gracious act in presenting all comers to
the Receiving Committee. The latter
stood in line as follows: Mrs. Samuel
j. Reynolds, Mrs. J. Wesley Jones,
Mrs. W. o. HOffecker and Miss Mary
Spruance. Nearly hundred persons
were present and a good sociable feel
ing pervaded the gathering. The
entertainment was feature of the oc-
casion. Mrs. L. o. Waller and Miss
Edith Collins gave a piano duet aud
Mrs. Marion Coverdale and Mr.. w. G..
Anthony favored the company with
some popular instrumental music.
Miss Marie Estlin sang sweet solo
as did also Mrs Marion Coverdale. AT
a seasonable hour, refreshments were
served.
The circle of Kings Daughters is
one of the most esteemed and worthy
organizations of town and they know
how to entertain as we'll as perform
their missionary work.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
THANKSGIVING DAY.
How il was Observed.

Thanksgiving day was a remarkable
day for the temperature, bright, sunny
and as balmy as a May day. The
spOrtsmen and boys took to the woods,
but the day was two warm for man and
dog to tramp long distances. The
trophies were not many, for in the
week or more of fine weather that had
been at the gunner's command, not
much game had been left.
A feature with the fox hunters of this
town and vicinity including some from
Townsend and Middletown was chase
down in Throughfare Neck-about
forty hounds in the pack, a chorus
from such a number of hounds making
music that charmed the ear of the
hunters. Reynard led the dogs in a
run of an hour and n half, finally
entering his hole it was thought, to the
relief of man, dog and fox, because of
the warmth.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
THE CHURCHES.

Thanksgiving Day being one of the
days designated in the Ritual, Rev. G.
W. Dame held services and preached
an appropriate discourse at st. Peters,
in the morning. At the Presbyterian
Church, which was nicely decorated
with flowers about the pulpit, baptis-
NAL font and lamp brackets (for the
Sunday School exhibition of the even
ing more especially a union service
was held of the Presbyterian and
Methodist congregations. There was
good attendance for a Thanksgiving
Day service. Rev. j. l.. Estlin rea
the opening hymn, the prayer being by
Rev. G. l. Stengle, of Dover. The
sermon was preached by Rev. A..
Stengle, of the Methodist Church. 1t
was from Eph. 8. 90. ''Giving thanks
for all things unto God and the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. "
The discourse was essentially one on
Thanksgiving, it's reasonableness, ap-
propriateness and benefit. After show
ing that it was the proper thing for de-
pendents to thus acknowledge the
experimenting care of our creator,
who was the dispenser of so many
blessings, he held that there was es-
pecial reasons for the people of this
country to assemble once year at
least to make proper expressions of their
obligations. The Thanksgiving idea
was essentially American, and the
speaker held that it was so for the
best Of reasons, for in no other country
were the people better clothed, better
fed, better governed, or, in possession
of the essentials for individual and
family happiness, In no other country
was the government so much the
choice of the people as is our own. He
instanced the fact that few weeks ago
the people were divided on great natl
onal issues embracing the policy of
government and party feeling ran
high, but ON a given day the people ex-
pressed their opinion at the ballot box