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The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Local Department.

The annual tiremen's ball will be held
Jan. 81.
FL. M. Olney of Hartford was in town
yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. r j. Cavanaugh arrived
home on New Years day.
Paw Paw grange will have installa.
tion of officers Friday evening.
f. B. Longwell quotes prices and
talks business in his adv. this week
Mrs. John Clapp and son Leonard
returned to their home in Sturgis, Sat
urday.
It is the 18th Michigan that will hold
regimental reunion at Kalamazoo,
Jan. 14-15.
The Disciple choir will meet for prac
tice next Saturday evening at the resi-
dence CT o. w. Rowland.
The receipts of the Paw Paw post
office for 1896 were S3, 400 2S, an in
crease of sl1624 over 1895.
The Prospect Valley Farmers club
will meet with MIR. and Mrs. +. n
Douglas, Thursday, January IA
Mrs. C. Bryar picked fresh blown
pansies in her yard Sunday, Jan. 3. n
B.-She is not picking any to-day.
Mrs. M. u. Richardson will retain
the abstracts and will have an expert
abstracter in charge of the business.
Married, Dec. 81, by Mrs. Anna
Barton, Mr.. Frank Merrill of Oshtemo
and Miss Minnie Blyth of Gobleville.
Chas. Chappell is behind the counter
at K. B. Longwells. He will not move
his family from South Haven at present
The subject for next Sunday morn.
ing's sermon at the Free Baptist church
will be IAN exhibition of Gods love ,
Married, December 81, at the Dyck.
man house, by Justice Rowland, Henry
B. Mari and Edna Lang, both of &c.
neva.
Elsewhere in this paper, Geo. M
Lyle and /. b. Bagley advertise a sale
of horses, to take place in Decatur next
Saturday.
The January mothers meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. j. Ed
Phillips, Thursday afternoon of this
week at 2:30.
Messrs. johnson, Buck and Chandler,
new county officials, took charge of af'
fairs in their respective Offices Jan. l,
and there was not jar to indicate the
change.
A. G.. Martin wishes to thank al
those who assisted in saving his prop
erty at Mondays fire and for the care
manifested in the hasty handling of hi:
furniture.
lE. b. Longwell's new drug aud gro
Gerry store, with its array of gilded
signs, adds more tone Scotch tone) Il
the business of this place than any other
store IN town.
For to-day and the balance of thi,
week, w. j. Sellick offers some desir
able cash bargains. in order to dispose
OF as many goods as possible before hi,
annual "stock taking"
The true northerner., 1897-01-06

We, the undersigned, will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, at
Hinckley's livery barn, in the village of
Decatur, on Saturday, Jan. 9th, 1897,
commencing at 1890 sharp. Twenty
one horses consisting of fine drivers
and coachers, heavy loggers and gener-
al purpose horses. Come one come all
and buy a horse at your own price.
Every horse offered in the ring will be
sold. Positively no by.bidding. Terms:
All notes payable on or before Oct. 1st,
1897, and none accepted but bankable
paper. Five per cent discount for cash
II. w. McCabe, Auctioneer. (Slt1*
l. b. BAGLEY, GEO. NJ. LYLE, Props.
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Hinckley e. Graha

Hinckley g. Graham
Will run covered carriage to meet
all M. G.. trains at Lawton. Regular
prices. Leave orders at Dyckman
House or at the barn. Special attention
given to draying, moving, etc. [S6tf
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Annual Meeting.

NAeetihE.
The annual meeting of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Van
Buren, County, Michigan. Notice is
hereby given that at the annual meet
ing of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company of Van Buren, County,
state of Michigan, to be held at the
court house, in the village of Paw Paw,
in said county, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of January, A. d., 1897, at ten
O'clock in the forenoon of said day, the
matter of amending the charter of sand
company will be submitted to said
meeting in persuance of the provisions
of section No. 4,260 of Howell's ammo.
tated statutes of the State of Michigan
Dated at Paw Paw, Michigan, Dec. 1,
1896 76t6oSl
f. l.. WARNER, Secretary
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Wednesday,,
band balance of week.
For CASH ONLY.

Ladies best quality Kid Mten fur wrists to close at zoe
Mems Gloves, -
ladies' and Hdkfs slightly mused sale price
Fancy paper the and lines I2
doz ladies Aeeced underwear at Ioc
bring instant Cash Buyers who will absorb
surplus these stocksa surplus which must be disposed
of before stock taking.
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
George l.. Bruner.

Contractor, Builder, and Building
Moving. All kinds of plain and fancy
stone work done. Will take contracts
for all kinds of building repairing, also
contracts for new work, and furnish
everything. Satisfaction guaranteed.
30tfl GEO. l.. BRUNER.
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
New Millinery.

Our new fall stock of millinery has
arrived and we invite the ladies to in
spect it. The new sty les are lovely, anC
prices were NEVER so Low.
Respectfully.
MRS. Nj. l.. O'DELL.
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Two second land Buggfes
For sale cheap. Inquire of
60tfl JAS. A. LEECH

Green and lpry Wood Wanted
In payment of subscription accounts TO
the NORTHERNER
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Titus Il Mcneil.
Anderson Il Chase,

Attorneys at Law, Abstract building.
Law, insurance and collections. 82ly
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or sale.

A farm of 100 acres located one mile
north and one-half mile east of Bloom
ingdale, Michigan. Will sell cheap for
cash, or will give time on part if de-
sired. THos. CLARAGE & Son,
38tf Kalamazoo, Mich.
The true northerner., 1897-01-06

Attorneys at Law. Special attention
given TO collections. Mortgages nego
tiated and money loaned on real estate
Office over Paw Paw Savings Bank. G7t
The true northerner., 1897-01-06

Paw Paw savings Bank.
Capital $50,00O.0O f. w. SELLICK, Pres
JOHN w. FREE, Cashier.
Board of Directors.
J.J. WooDMAN DAVID FISHER,
JOHN LYLE, WILLIAM LYLE,
JOHN w. FREE, w. X. SELLIoK,
r. w. .SELLIoK. WILLIAM j. SELLICK,
Interest paid on Certificates or De-
pOsft.
[2044ly
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Hipp's Mill,

Hipp's Mill.
Corn, cob and all, and all kinds OF
feed ground By b. w. HIPP [75tf
The true northerner., 1897-01-06
Buffers City BUS Line.

Buffers City 'Bus Line.
Orders for private houses should be
left at the Post Office. We never miss
the train. G.E. BUTLER, Prop. 52tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
ROBERTS MUST PAY.
Court Orders Payment Of 81 a Week
for Support of Family.


In the Sixth District Court this morning
Charles Roberts was ordered to pay the sum
OF 81 each week toward the support OF his wife
ana two children. Roberts is the chap who
few days ago left building via fire escape
so as To get away from his mother. Mrs. Henry
Roberts, who had in her arms Roberts baby
less than three months old The testimony
showed that Roberts did not care TO perform
any very heavy work and Judge Sweetland
said The man seemed 60 be possessed of an
idea that he could make living by lis wits,
but he was n little short OF that sort of stock
uf trade. He was required to give bail.
Joseph Rochette was fined s. and costs for
appropriating $3.50 from Jacob Weintraub.
The case of Hugh Balm of alleged cruelty to
horse was continued for one week.
Joseph Doyle was sent to Jail for 20 days.
Stewart Price and samuel Barr 10 days each
TO the county Jail for making an assault on
Patrick Rush. They took AN appeal.
The against Walter J.. Toby for non
support was continued for one week 90 allow
him TO pay the cost of court in the case
The case of John Nesbit for making an as
sault upon John O'Connoll was continued un.
til Tuesday.
Thomas Clancy was fined 50 and costs tor
stealing trowel from Thomas Kelley.
Alamnnda Day was fined SO and costs for
stealing slO from Edward Gallagher.
Michael McNally was sent TO the reform
school du ing minority for being a yagrant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
TELEGRAPniC BREVrTIEs.

Concord. ~ H., is to have electric
street lightg.
Captain J0hanneson OF the steamer
Hungarian. at Boston. from Bordeaux
reports passing about 50 scattered ice-
bergs of Sable island
The W. & t. Douglass Pump company
Of Middletown, Conn. which has been
running eight hours a day for four days
in the week, viii commence running on
full time Monday.
The annual convention Of the Massa-
chusetts Sunday School association,
NewbuiypOTt district. was held at Ames-
bury yCsterlsy afternoon and evening.
Delegates were present from % Sunday
schools. Officers were elected.
All the conductors engineers. brake
men and switchmen on the Philadelphia
and Reading and New England railroad
have been notified OF 10 per cent re-
duction. Already many of the engineers
tad switchmen are working on short
time
The caucus for the choice OF a candi-
date for postmaster at SwRmpscott,
Mass. proved very lively event There
were five candidates. three OF them be-
ing G. a. II. men. William r. carp re-
celyed 243 OF the 456 votes cast, and was
declared the candidate.
The schooner Procyon arrived at
Gloucester, Mass, from Liverpool, n. s..
III command Of Irving Phinney, one of
the seamen. lie claims that The captain.
James Jameson. left the vessel at Liver
pool, and refused. while on the fishing
grounds. 90 allow the crew 10 fish.
AT meeting OF the Fall River Mass
board OF trade last evening a plan and
scope committee. consisting OF Is mem
bers. was chosen 10 consider textile
exhibition or some other inducement. in
order to persuade South and Central
American delegates 10 the international
congress at Philadelphia Commerlclal
museum. i'm June. to visit Fall River. In
connection with their tour of inyesttga-
ton among the industrial centers Of the
country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
PINGREE PATCHES.
Mayor Appoints Committee TO Carry
Out Scheme Here.
Prof. Henry B. Gardner Of Brown Is Made
Chairman.

In accordance with request of the
Providence Society for Organizing Char
ity. Mayor McGuinness has today ap-
pointed.the following committee Of fifteen
to consider the proposition that unoc-
cupied city lots be placed at the disposal
OF the funemployed for gardening pur-
poses i'm accordance with the potato
patch" plan OF Mayor Pingree of Detroit
Professor Henry Il. Gardner, Hon. Frank
i. Olney, James III. Kelley, Albert Bah
cock, Joseph Banigan, John W. Vernon,
Miss Alice 5. Taylor, Rev. Anna Garlin
Spencer, Miss susan G. Sawyer, william
Gammell, Matthew j. Cummings, Alfred
Stone, Gilbert A. Phillips, Colonel James
III. McGann, Amasa Nj. Eaton.
Professor Gardner. the chairman of the
committee is president Of the society and
Miss Taylor is secretary. The committee
may be classified az follows: Three
manufacturers, two merchants. three
bankers, one lawyer, one college pro-
fcssor, one minister, one architect, and
one oversecr of poor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
Wonderful Flight of Meteora.

Geneva. n. Y. April 80. Professor
Brooks. director OF the Smith observa-
tory, while taking daylight observations
OF Mercury Yesterday afternoon. OBJ
served through the large telescope a
wonderful flight OF daylight meteors.
They were intensely white many of them
having the appearance OF Vega or some
bright star. The direction OF motion was
toward the sun. During the passage OF
the meteors, which lasted half an hour.
over 100 were seen, at times two or three
meteors passing through the telescope
field together
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

Ithaca, N. y. April SO.--Cornell is TO
pave woman's crew. Sage college has
organized a boating association. and the
crew has beea selected. Coxswain Col
son or the first varsity has been asked
10 coach the women. The fair rowers
nave begun practice. The crew Is: Bow.
MISS Dunning; 2. Miss Jewell; 3, Miss
McNary (captain); 4. Miss Reed s. Miss
Nhipple. stroke, Miss Kellar; coxswains.
Misses Young and Rhodes. Miss Kellar
is substitute at 4 and Miss Wait at 3.
Great interest Is being manifested by the
athleuc young women, and a race with
wellesley college ~ being considered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

rhe man who is charitable 20 himself will
ten TO The mute appeal for assistance made
his stomach, or his liver in the shape Of
'crs dispep ic qualms ami uneasy scnsa.
m IN tho rt gions Of the gland that sccretes
bile. Hostottcr's Stomach Bitters nv
ar sir or madam-as the cnse may be-is
nt y.u require. Hasten 20 use NJ you ars
'uhlcd with heartburn, wind in the stoni.
b, or note that your skin or the whites of
ur eyes are taking sallow hire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
Held Up By Brother Officers.

An officer from the Ashburton street station
was halted on the street last evening NJ a sus
icious person. TNe officer In question has
been nember OF the force snly SHIRT time
and was on his way to the station. having lcft
~ homo of his lady love. who lives NJ Fox
Point. When he arrived in the vicinity Of
Governor Iippitts residence two officers from
the Nickondcn street station. who are doing
special duty there, grabbed him, and had not
the new officer been decorated with police.
mans badge he would have been run in as
= suspicious persoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
No Mail Trains Run.

Oklahoma City. Okla, April 3)-owinR 10
. washouts and destruction Of bridges by
DDS, neither the Santa Fe nor Cboctaw rail.
l:s have run any mail trains into or ont OF
Is city during the past 90 hours. Both roads
omise TO resume traffic ON Sunday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

Iot only acute lung troubles. which may
I'VE fatal in a few days, but old chronic
ighs and throat troubles may reco We in.
iiaie relief and Dc permanently cured by
l. Minute Cough Cure
oscph s. Iohnston's Pharmacy. spI West
nster street: Netzgers Pharmacy, 30
rita Main street; Alfrcd's Pharmacy, sIi
dy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

WANTED-Agont for the Vermont Iife.
new -ystem ot Insurance; policies ISSUED for
tended insurance paid up: loans. cash sur.
render and total disability no inpss's. excess.
arrears or Deficiencies. litcral contract 10
agents. j. ". Floyd, superintendent, room
-. - Wo.tel lnsf.r Etreaf ! 1-0t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
KALp uANr1D--rEM4LEx


MAATED-tiirl for cooking. washing and
iron ng' reference. Apply .54 Washington
street. azS-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LET-Upper tenement rooms ON
uuor ana attic rooms. INQUIRE - Dart.
mouth a.onue a4(6t
TO LET-At Wells Beach. Me-. cotrage,
> rooms, furnished, and stable; extra ioca-
tiun. Apply 9. :. Cowell Berwick, Ne
a9O-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LEI-Half OF doubis house: rooms:
modern lmtroYements; new finish: - Hud-
son street, ne r Paraoe: 10 family OF adults
81, n. tulninin =, - Willow street; a2sl2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

10 Lkf-Lower tenement of seyen rooms:
modern improvements, ucam neat: rent
reasonable 10 fam Of adults 25l Pelrl
street, right bell. a2I-Gt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
RCOMS 10 LET.

7 FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-For house
keeping. 10 man u q wife or elderly ladies; "A
.-ood chance for The right parties. Call at l2
q lost lut rect, or at l99 Pine street. rigbt-
land bell a26-Dt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

IL LET-Corner Prairie and potters ave-
nues, lower tenement, six large rooms; mod
e3n improvements: frst-class condition; SIS
per month. Apply ON premises Y-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30


NANTED-R Liable salesmen: exrerienced
or not good salary ana Der M snenr piaes log
iltHiiefr. Perry Nursery Co.. Rochester.
n. A. a2S6.
NANTED-Ioung man, about .. TO lear
our business and advance in IL: must be fairly
"lucated and have good r, fercnces. Cali be-
tween and O'clock y. m. Carson A strip
son, 1<i Westminster street. Take elevator.
a-s-st
hANTED-A man with SD 10 go INTO tho
bicycle repair business Address Box Lila,
News office. a 2s-bt
BOYS! BOYSii BOYsiN-Y0u can make
money and got "A Bicycle for nothing. The
News wants zOJ boys in Providence and vlcin-
NY VINO want To earn Sz or A3 "A week by work
ing few hours every afternoon. The work
VIII be easy and right in your nome ncighbor-
hood. Boys who reside with their parents or
guardians preferred. Call at once and receive
iull explanation. Circulation Department.
providence News, Neybosset street.
NANTED-An Idea Who can think OF some
stmpic thing 10 patentY Protect your ideas:
ihey may bring you wealth Write John
W"dderburn a. Co, patent attorneys, Wash
ington, ID. O., for their $500 prize offer and
new list OF l0OJ Inventions wanter. n
BUYS! BOYSil BOYS!il-You can make
money and get "a Bicycle for nothing The
Ncws wants 2J0 boys IN Providence and vicin-
Ivy who want 10 earn - or 50 q week by work
ing W hours every aficrEoon. The work
VIII be elsy and right in your home ncghbor-
hood. Boys who reside with their parents or
guardians preferred Call at once and receive
fuii explanation. Circulation Department.
Frovidence Aews, NeybOsset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO 5k kl-LOwer tenement. 10 Arch street,
10 sWau ianlty ADULTS. Inquire on the.
promises. uls1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

40 LFI-One fTst-cass tenement five
rooms ON fiOlr; for colorei family. Inquire
l2s Cushing street a26.0t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TENEMENT TO LEI -Cppe tenement, 29
Pine street; rent SIS. Apply ah me t,se'.
a 21ff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
WINTER RESORTS.


Overooks the MOI delightful section Of this fa-
nous beach. Seasonal comforts AMI amuss-
ments. Opel throughout the wear.
a5.la ID. 5. WAITE. IN rrcsrsss~-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LET-Desirablo tenenents i'm THE
Whitfield corner Broad and Pearl streets:
low rent. Apply niior a2l6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

When n cold Is contracted. cure Ia M once.
one Minute Cough Cure will set yuu ON the
rad TO recovery in minute. III Will cure
pneumonia. bronchitis croup and ali forms
- ung and throat troubles
Joscuh :. Johnston's Pharmacy. slB West
Minister street; Mefzgers Pharmacy ZD
North Main street. Alfred's Pharmacy, sll
Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
BUsINESs CHANCES.

STORE TO LET-farge store. corner Shin
and Eddy: or will be- divided 70 suit ton.
ants. Apply G.. H. Howland. Tie News Office.
a2i-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

. STUART HOUSES Broad street: nice
large rooms; furnished or unfurnished: with
or without board. aSll2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

To l.ET-A l6-room house with saloon and
store; l3s Pine strs et suitable for hotel or
will let separately James Campbell, 81 West
minister sTcef. aiOtf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LkT-haif OF house at 4 Margaret
street, six rooms, everything soperate: tent
sl2 81. Apply at 20 Moore street. left
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

40 LhT-Fiye new handsome cottages near
Cranston street: all nodern improvements:
rents moderate; elec rics every minutes
John 5. Trip a. Co., SCI WesIminster street.
ai4-ff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
RsovAL

DIVORCES uuietIy and legally obtained tor
eight "ausos DoiInan a tuettncr, aforneys
- lsw Established IS years highest refer
ences givep. 1913 Arch 81. Phi. a20 %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30


FOR SALE-In Lakewood n lO.roon cot.
tage, with arden, well and cistern. Apply to
Mrs. Alice M. Carpenter, Lakewood, II. /.
a26-12t
FOR SAl-E-Mod TN two tenement houses
desirable for homes safe Investment: prices
low; terms easy. - Bowen street, Olneyvilie.
IA 26-et
FOR SALE-Lot with cottage and barn. In
quire II Highland street a2ii2t
FOX sAl.E-Ten.room mouse los burness
street Apply TO H. Russell Brown. te
tOk sALE-buttonwoods Cottage parss
ally furnished. Apply TO ID. RusseD Brown.
tf
fOk "a LE-Nine- room cottage aJ Osis
land Beacn. Apply TO J. b Randall. 20 Oae
land Beach avenue. Bov2.tf
FOR SALE-Two SPLENDID cottage lots on
Warwick Neck Apply to u. Russell Brown.
TT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LET 10 GENTLEMAN-Two large
rooms on first floor, furnished or unfur-
nished; set bowl, hot and cold water, gas and
use OF bath; also one nice attic room. 2S9
Pine street, right bell a2s-Gs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

Tx SUMMER COTTAGE 'kENII.-
MokIH, tidy one, SIX rooms, nice yard,
bath house ana beautiful beach: midway be-
tween Malcom square an Sabins Point. Adj
dress W. d. Crossey. or apply "a c. Ii. Fuller,
manager of Long Distance Office. Banigan
building. a2l-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30
EOR Observation-Disclosures.

PIANO FOR SALE-Or would rent cheap
square piano, in good condition Call 75i
Westminster street. a SCOT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

SLOOP FOR SALE CHEAP-Twelve and
one half feet beam; centerhoard: 8 tons bur-
den; good cruiser. Address Box lil. East
Greenwich. a30-6t
GOOD tIANO FOR SAG.E-Cheap for cash.
Inquire 10 Earton street. ascot
FOR SALE-Brand new 1897 bictcle; for
sale cheap Address H. G. Sayer. 2l2 Williams
street. a29-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

40 LET-At l39 Oxford street. between two
lines OF cars, an - per tenement of six rooms,
besides two IN atsc and convcniencCs in base
ment for washing. Apply TO Cro,sley Bres
lOlO EDDY street. a24-6f
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO iET-Two furnished rooms. enc ON
lower floor, with board. in small grivate
family; al. modern conveniences: terms
reasonable. III Federal street, right-hand
he'll Two minutes from broadway and
Mount IlensanI cnrs. n21.Rt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

40 L-nI = IeD-roori hoLse, lOo isurness
street: hot and cold water. furnace, etc
Anrly 70 d. Russell Brown tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

WAN7ED-- MISCELLANEOUS
-.
WANTED-SCtteos. now or second hand, to
soat 3U or iu). Box G., News Office. n gl.Gt
NANIkD-Agency Of responsible firm that
manufactures good huttcrinc: | hold order
for 1000 pounds Write TO j. Prince, - FIRST
street, Dover, n. IA. a25-gt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

IhE GREENWOOD-s3 Chestnut street,
now open: everything brand new. reat and
clean first class rooms and table board at
very reasonable rates; parlor and piano for
exclusive use OF patrons. a 23-l2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-30

TO LET-In private family, nicely furn-
ished room, with home comforts; modern inn
pfOvemt nts, terms reasonable: a1S Pine
street. corner stewart street, rgnt-hand bell.
jale-tf
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-08-26

They stoutly resist any liberties in the
way of Harvesting, one method of de-
feating this object being to lie on their
backs and kick. They jump q very
fair height, and descend opening their
wings like Il parachute. Their antics
and attitudes, in fact, are innumerable,
and they have half a dozen ways of
sitting down. One thing, however, they
do not do, is TO hide their heads in the
sand or its English substitute. The
birds are excessively stupid in some
t~hings-for instance, in trying to get
through small apertures; and a very
low railing, about three feet high, suf-
fees to keep them within bounds. in
spite of their jumping powers. They
show no disposition to roam. 1t can
not be said that they carn their living,
but they are amusing, and form a
singular and attractive feature in nm
English landscape. With the exception
OF Il slight hiss, they are silent, which
IS more than can be said of peacocks.
n many other Ornamental birds. II is
ute possible that, as the ostriches get
egularly acclimatized in England
hey viii develop an extra thick cron
q feathers TO resist the cold, and will
therefore, become more valuable.