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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11
AN lssAND IN THE JACK POT.
1t Is Now Part Of Minneapolis and Is
Worth Many Fortunes.

It Is Now Part Of Minneapolis and Is
Worth Many Fortunes.
At one of the most interesting
games of poker ever played in Min
neapolis Nicollet island was put in
the jack pot by man who thought
he understood the game. but found
there were others who understood it
better.
Fifty five years ago Pierre Botti-
neau took up claim on the spot
where st. Paul now stands. A year
later he traded it for horse and
cow, which he drove away into the
wilderness, never dreaming that the
land he had almost given away
would in a few years be the site of
great city, For a small sum he
purchased large portion of what is
now the business part of Minneapo-
lis and put up a log cabin on little
mound in the center of Nicollet is
land.
Half a dozen of the old settlers,
Bottineau among them, had little
poker club One evening the stakes
kept growing larger and larger, I'M
til every jackpot contained small
fortune. Mr.. Bottineau had been
losing heavily, but at last was dealt
hand upon which he hoped to re-
gain his losses and win something
besides. He was given four queens,
and, drawing one card, secured an
ace, leaving four kings as the only
hand by which his could be beaten.
He thought he saw one of the play
ers discard king, and he considered
his hand invincible and played it ac-
cordingly. Soon all but Bottineau
and the man opposite him dropped
their cards and retired to watch the
game. The table was heaped with
money and the personal belongings
of the two men. The Pickering light
of the candle shone dimly on the
flushed faces as they watched each
other warily out of the corners of
their eyes, All of Bottineau's pos
sessions lay on the table, and it was
his bet. He looked at his hand care
fully and then said that all he had
left was Nicollet island, which he
would bet against 5000. The bet was
called, and Bottineau laid down. his
four queens with smile of triumph.
Amid dead silence his opponent
laid on the table face up four kings
and tray. It was SO still you could
have heard them breathe. Then
Bottineau called for writing materi-
ais and made out a deed to the is
and. From that day he never touch
I'D card or countenanced gambling
n any form.
After drifting around the country
le went to Red Lake Falls and took
1p claim and remained there until
he time Of his death. He was en-
cloyed as a guide and scout and was
me of the principal members of the
Sibley expedition. He knew every
DOT of the northwest country, hav-
ng trave1sed it ever since he was 10
1ears old, when he guided Lord Sci
lirk S colonists from old Fort Garry.
When he died, the last of the old
ime Canadian voyagers and guides,
Who were such an important factor
q the upbuilding of the northwest,
'assed away.-Minneaoolis Trib-
me.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

When the spring time comes, gentle
Annie, like all other sensible persons,
will cleanse the liver and renovate the
system with DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers, famous little pills for the liver and
stomach all the year round. Hulburd s.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

Group and whooping cough are child
hoods terrors; but like pneumonia, bron-
chitis and other throat and lung troub.
les, can be quickly cured by using One
Minute Cough Cure. Hulburd & John
son,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

The confidence Of the people in Hoods
Sarsaparilla is due to it's unqualified
record of wonderful cures.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Dr.
arrhoea Remedy always affords prompt
relief For sale by Kruger, the drug
gist
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

The Western Reserve college at Glove
land has made President Mckinley an
LII. D.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-08-11

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels Cure sick
headache.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
a DiDIomatic Reply.

, At meeting of the Colored Progress
siye association near Pan Handle, Tex,
the question of stealing chickens came
up for discussion. President Slnlller
Jones offered prize of box of cigars
to ahy colored man present who could
swear lie never stole chicken. In the
midst, of the discussion Deacon Abra-
ham Lincoln jenkins entered the hall.
Deacon" said Jones, I'VE hab offered
n box OBJ cigars to de gemman wot neb-
her made away wild de contents OBJ his
naybur's hennery. Kin yo' win de
prize?'
The deathlike stiffness of the assem-
blaae was so great that II cents could
have been heard distinctly If dropped
on the floor.
The deacon was very much embar-
ssed for moment, and finally sala:
.'scuse me, sgemmen, but don't
{ suoke."-N. Y. World.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
The First Time.

While on a visit to mining town
which boasts Of no professional barber
gentleman had perforce to submit his
noble countenance to the tender and
amateur mercies Of an Irishman from
Cork by the name of Murphy.
AS the tears rolled down his cheeks,
and the skin and hair literally flew,
he ventured to ask, in a meant-to-be
sarcastic way:
murphy, did you ever scrape pig?''
Back came the reply, like stone from
a catapult:
"Never until to-day, r."-Golden
Days.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
yenection. OF q Bachelor.

What man has done, woman can
undo.
Every girl has longing to be kissed
so hard it hurts. :,
A woman will believe everything bad
che hears about her husband, or moth
ing.
ION a mans love is the time for her to
study hardest how to keep it. -.
"a homely man who is so sensitive
THAT he can't bear to look at homely
woman is always sure that the hand-
somest women like to look at him.
Before woman gets married she
knows Just what sort OF a man she Will
make of herhusband. After shehas been
married awhile she begins TO wonder
what sort of woman her husband IS
going to make of her.-N. Y. Press.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
distress and Maid,

Mrs. Slimdict Choarding house keep
rt-Whatha youin thisp Bridget? ?
Bridget twho Is trying to clean the old
lamp burners by ioiIing them)-Plaze,
mum, thin's tn ouid lamp tops. They
waz 10 use at all at all
Mrs. Siimdiet-Well don't forget to
put in plenty of scasoning.-N. Y. Week
IL
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
UP IN THE WORLD.

Smithville (reminiscently)-By
way, remember our old friend, Van
Brush? You know, he was the most
prominent student in the league. He
has found his way to the top. He gets
money for everything he does, and his
work is way up.
Daubley-Ah, ha, the lucky dog. What
school of painting did he adopt?
Smithville-He's roof painter.-Up-
tO-Date.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Not n Case in Point.

s'To be good,' remarked the off-hand
philosopher, is to be beautiful"
Wal" replied the man who was try
ing to sell him mountain farm, II
dunno. Mebbe it's the exception as
proves the rule"
What do you menn?'
81 was thinkin' bout 'possum.
There's no denyin' that. 'possum's
mighty good; but ye can't make me
think it's purty.''-Chicago Post.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
At the THbSp.

Ncar-sighted Boarder-Where did Mr..
Slimchap get that beautiful yellow
chrysanthemum he is smelling? What
an enormous one it is, too.
Miss prudity-That is not a chrysan-
themum: it is only cold slaw on the
end of Mr.. Slimchap's fork, Mr.. Near
sieht-Cincinnati Commercial.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
4 Sordid Soul.

Jinks-Of all mean, grasping men, I
think Minks is the worst. I don't be-
lievc he ever gets his thoughts off of
dollars and cents.
Blinks What has he been doing?"
Jinks-Ile's been asking me for a pal
try ten dollars borrowed of him some
years ago.-N. y. Weekly. ~>
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Very Handy at Times.

Blinks-Insanity is a terrible curse, is
it not?
Winks-Depends a good deal upon
whether you've just killed man or not.
Brooklyn Life.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Tips on Tippcrary.

The waiter at our boarding house was al
ways quite contrary,
Until the place was visited by man from
TippCraTy:
But from tho first she treated him in man.
ner most sublime,
And he didn't find it needful to Tipperary
time.
L. A W Bulletin
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Mistaken Identity.

Shoe Clerk-Here is very neat shoe,
just your size, a number seven.
Miss Parmelia parktown-Luk heah,
honey, who you think | is, Cinderella? ?
GID me a number 'leven.-N Y. Journal
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
His Depth.

''He's a man of considerable depth.
isn't hep"
Depth! Say, you ought to- see how
much he can pour into himself without
getting full.''-Chicago Post
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Explained.

Ned-Why does Jack Brokeleigh al
wavs refer to his rich wife as his "help-
me-,?"
Ted-She helps him meet all his bills.
N. Y. Truth.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list OF unclaimed let
tiers for the week ending Dec. 4. 1897.
Atkinson, J. K. Lundborg, Gust. E.
Beavers, F. M. Nagel, Butch
Bradley, Jas. H. Nilsson, John A
Brown, Miss Nellie Norberg, John
Breen, John Pulliam, Mrs.O G. (2l
Bullock, Mrs. Maggie Page, Joe
Campbell, c. N. Randall, J J
Chedsey, Mrs. S. c. Raymond, G. A.
Dixson, A. Richardson, Mrs. r.
Doran, Miss S. E. Scott, Mrs. j. S
Fomosa, A. Smith, Mrs Ida M.
Hall, ]. M. Stone, A.
Hall, Lafayette Strock, Mrs H.
Heggy, John ~ Strong, c. E.
Jones, Winnie Tate, George
Johnson, Andrew Walsh, Frank
Jones, Mrs. c. H. Wagner Mrs. Andrew
Johnson, Julia Watkins, r. J.
Klingman, ]. NJ. Watson, Mrs. Mary
Larck, Mrs. Mary ~ Williams, w. NJ
Leland, J. Z. Williams, H D.
Lewis, Mrs. Daisy Williamson, Mrs A.
Long, Frank Woland, Mrs L. A.
If not called for in TWO weeks they will
be sent TO the dead letter office
Ell. COATES, 7. NJ.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
What's Really Needed.

In plans for currency reform
I'd take a greater joy,
If they included schemes to make
Our currency less coy.
Chicago Journal
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
IOrtUrc,

She (reading)-l see by the paper that
Mr.. Gladstone says that practice is
needed for the completion of an educa-
ton.
He-Yes; I think about week more
practice by the girl in the next fat
will complete my education for an in
sane aSylum.-Up-to-Dat
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
From Day to Day.

With cheer and with ardor each new day
begins
And hope never totally lapses:
Though yesterday passes with sad Might
have beenS,"
Tomorrow is full of "Perhapses."
Wa ShinptOn Star
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Only Twice.

Yeast-Were you ever up in the morn
ing to see the sun rise?
Cr.msonbcak-Yes; but was only up
twice as late rs that.-Yonkers States
Daily camera., 1897-12-08

Don't forget to visit the dress cutting
school at room a over Peoples store.
Trial lesson free. ct
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
For sale.

Residence ana grounus OF IL lots w,r.',
IN mile Of the post Office. Comto1rar.e
nouse with ample barn, sta0.s: and out
buildings. Suitable 10! a chlcEcn !aTU'
or small GARY or both. Enquire al this
office Tor address.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08

Coed pasturage near town for horses
and COWS. STEVENS & ORR,
243o 18th S., Boulder.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
Always Z Remnant.

'Therc is one thing I can't under
stand"
What is it?"
'If man dies his widow is called his
relct''
"Yes?''
And if she dies herself she is called
the remains. s."-Chicago News.
Daily camera., 1897-12-08
ShOVelinQ
Snow W.-A

Is good healthy work if you have
the proper utensils to make it pleas
ant. There is no necessity of being
without them when we have such a
superior assortment of Snow Shovels,
Spuds, Ice Saws, Chisels, or anything
you may need to assist in the oper-
alton.
PARKER & WILLS.
12th and Pearl
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
nRDER OF PUBLICATION.

- Michigan, the circuit court Tor the county OF
Van Buren, in Chancery.
GeorgelR. johnson, complainant, vs. Eva S. Ohm
son defendant
Suit pending in the circuit court for the county of
Van Buren In chancery, at the village OF Paw Paw,
In said county on the 9th day of December, A. ID.
1896.
In this cause IL appearing from affidavit on file,
that the defendant, Eva s. Johnson is not a resi-
dent of the State of Michigan but resides at the town
of Parma, State of New York.
On motion of Heckert X Chandler, complanants =
solicitors IL is ordered that the said defendant Eva
s. Johnson, cause her appearance TO be entered
herein within four months from the date of this or
der aud in case of her appearance she cause her
answer TO the complainants bill of complaint to be
filed, and a cory thereof to be served on said
complainauts solicitors within twenty days after
service on her of a copy of said bill and notice of
this order; and that I'm default thereof said bill be
taken confessed by the said nonresident de-
fendant.
And Il is further ordered, that within twenty days
the said complainant cause notice of this order to
he published in the TRUE NoRTHERNER, a news
paper printed. published and circulating in said
county and that such publication be continued
therein al least In each week for six weeks in
succession, that he cause copy Of this order TO
be personally served on said NONRESIDENT defend
ant at least twenty days before the time above pre-
scribed for her appearance.
7St1oS4l ORAN W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner in and for Van Buren
County.
Heckert 4 Chandler, Solicitors for Complainant.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
sALE.-whei

MORTGAGE Whereas. default has
ISl been made in the conditions OF a certain
indenture of mortgage bearing date the 10th day of
March, A. ID. 1887, made and executed by FRANK W.
Rhodes and Jennie s. Rhodes of Paw Paw, Michi-
gan, to Edward f. Parks of the village of Paw Paw,
Van Buren County, Michigan, which said mortgage
recorded on the 10th day of March, A. D., 1887,
In the office of the register of deeds for Van Buren,
County. Michigan in lber 35 of mortgages on page
632 and whereas, there Is now due and unpaid on
said mortgage the sum of twenty-three hundred and
seventy-one dollars (S2,37) of principal and inter
est, and no suit at law proceeding In equity hav
ing been instituted to recover said amount any
part thereof Now, therefore notice is hereby given
that by virtue of the power of sale in said mortgage
contained and the statutes in such cases made and
provided, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, on Thursday, the fourth day Of February,
A. d. 1897 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon at the north
front door of the court house in the village Of Paw
Paw, said court house being the place for holding
the circuit court of Van Buren County, the prem
ises described in said mortgage, much thereof
as may be necessary TO pay the amount due on said
mortgage, including the costs of this proceeding
and of said sale. The premises 80 to be sold ars
described as follows: All those certain pieces or
parcels OF land lying and being in the township of
Paw Paw in the county of Van Buren and state of
Michigan. and described follows to-wit: The
southwest quarter IA of the northeast quarter
"a and the southeast quarter "a of the north west
quarter OF section seventeen ,17, town three (3)
south of range fourteen west county and state last
aforesaid excepting therefrom a strip parcel Of
land twenty-five Us feet in width from and of the
south side thereof, said strip having been hereto
fore decided to the Van Buren, County division of
the Toledo and South Haven Railroad Company,
as specified and described in certain deed thereof
recorded in the Office OF the register of deeds of Van
Buren County, in liber 10 of deeds at page 1856.
Dated, Paw Paw, Michigan, November 10th, 1896.
73oS5 EDWARD F. PARKS, Mortgage.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
RIDER OF PusL,cArIcN.-st

~ MichiRan-ln the Circuit Court for the County
of Van Buren-In Chancery.
William Horton, as administrator of the estate of
Nels Anderson, deceased, complainant, vs.. George
Nelson. defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the County
of Van Buren, I'm Chancery, at the village of Paw
Paw, in said codnty, on the 10Th day of December,
A. ID. 1896.
In this cause IL appearing from affidavit on file,
that the defendant, George Nelson, has departed
rom his last known place of residence and that the
present residence OF said defendant Is unknown on
motion of James T.. Chandler complsinant's solic-
itor IL ordered that the said defendant Geo Nelson,
cause his appearance TO be entered herein within
ivemonths from the date of this order, and in
of his appearance that he his answer 10 the
plainants bin of complaint to be filed and a copy
thereof TO be served said complainants solicit
within twenty days after service him of a
copy of said bill and notice Of this ORDER and that
default thereof said bill be taken confessed by
the said nonresident defendant.
And IL is further ordered, that within twenty days
the said complainant cause copy of this order 10
he published In the TRUE NoRTHERSER, newspa-
per printed, published and circulating in said
county, and that such publication be continued
therein at least once in each week for six weeks in
succession, that ne cause copy of this order to
be personally served on said nonresident defend
ant at least twenty days before the time above pre-
scribed for his appearance.
7gt7oS5 ORAN W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Cour: Commissioner i'm ana for Van Buren,
County Michigan.
JAS. Z. CHANDLER, Complainsnt's Solicitor.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20

MORTGAGE SALE.

0RTCACE SALE Default having been
lvl made In the payment OF q certain sum of
money secured to he paid by certain indenture Of
mortgage bearing date Jnne iOth, 1887, made, ex-
eeuted and delivered by Calvin WILCOX and Rosa
NJ. Wilcox. his wife, ~ Antwerp township In Van
Buren, County, state OF Michigan. 10 the undersign
ed William j. Kirby, which mortgage recor ed
Ia the once OF the register OF deeds for Van Buren
County, Michigan, the 10th day Of June, 1887. at
4ie and ON which mortgage there IL claimed tn I've
due At the date OF this notice for principal inter-
est, the sum OF Eighteen Hundred Seventeen Dollars
and nifty cents, aud no proceedings at law or I'm
equity having been instituted by any person to
cover the sum 40 secured by and remaining unpaid
on said mortgage or any part thereof
Notice IN therefore hereby given that by virtue Of
the power OF sale In said mortgage contained aud In
pursuance Of the statute I'm such made and pro-
vded the land and premises described in said mort
gage, to-w: All that certain piece parcel OF land
situate Ia the township of Antwerp In The county of
Van Buren and state of Michigan and described as
follows, towit: The north fractional half (is) of
the north east quarter 20 OF section four l4 of
town three 80 south OF range thirteen 3) west
tanning eighty-three S3l of land more less,
be sold at public yendue to the highest bidder for
cash, at the north front door of the court house in
the village of Paw Paw. In Van Buren, County, state
of Michigan said court house being the place OF
holding the circuit court of said county, the 18th
day OF March, itg7 at O'Clock in the afternoon to
pay the amount due said mortgage and the cost
of this foreclosure allowed by law.
7otI3ooIl WILLIAM }. KIRBY,
Mortgage.
A. VI. srEARNs, Attorney for Mortgage.
Dated December 81, 1895.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
MORTGAGE sALE.--Defsult ha,

MORTGAGE 9ALE.--Default having been
lNI made In the conditions of a certain mortgage
made by John W. Acton ard Amanda Acton, bis
wife, to John shaad, dated April 2nd, A. ID. 1881,
for the county of Van Buren, and state Of Michigan,
on the eighth day Of April A. ID. 1887 In ber 3S OF
mortgages, on page 127, and which said mortgage
was on the 11th day of April, 1895. duly and regu-
larly assigned by the said John Shaad to Lima q.
Barney by an instrument ia writing, which said as
the register of deeds OF said Van Buren county.
Michigan on the 18th day of April 1895, In liber SO
of mortgages, on page 2, and which mortgage
there IL claimed TO be due at the date of this notice
the sum of three hundred eighty-four dollars and
eighty cents e0) and the costs of this proceed
OF fifteen dollars provided for In said mortgage, and
no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having
been had to recover the amount claimed to be due
or any part thereof.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that by
virtue Of the power of sale in said mortgage con-
tanned, and the statute in such made and pro-
vided, shall, Thursday, the 21st day of anuary,
door OF the court house, in the village OF Paw Paw
that being the place for holding the circuit court
for the said county of Van Buren, sell at public
vendue, to the highest bidder, the premises de-
scribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof a.
may be necessary to pay the amount due on said
mortgage and the legal costs OF this proceeding and
sale, including The attorney fee aforesaid.
The premises to be sold are known and described
as follows: The north half of the northeast quart
err excepting about two acres the west side
thereof of section number four al in township four
south, range fifteen west, containing seyenty-eght
acres of land more or less.
Dated October 2tth, 1896
LIMA G. BARNEY,
N71tl8os3l Mortgage by Assignment
DAVID ANDERSON, Attorney for Assignee.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
pRosATE oRpER.-state of Michigan

i County OF Van Buren-ss.
At a session of the Probate Court for the county
of Van Buren,. holden at the probate office In the
village of Paw Paw. on Wednesday, the 30th day of
December, in the year thousand eight hundred
and ninety-six.
Present, Hon. Benjamin r. Heckert, Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Flora Rice,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified of
Albert b. Rice, husband of said deceased, pray
ing for reasons therein stated that administration
of said estate may be granted to Oran w. Rowland
to some other suitable person.
Thereupon II il ordered that Monday, the 1st da y
OF February, 1897 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
be assigned for the hearing Of said petition, and all
persons interested in said estate required TO al
pear at a session of said Court, then to be holden at
the probate Office, In the village Of Paw Paw, and
show cause, II any there be, why the prayer Of the
petitioner should not be granted.
And IL il further cvdered, That said petitioner give
notice to the persons interested In said estate of the
pendency of said petition, and the hearing thereof,
by causing a copy Of this order 10 be published In
the True Northerner newspa per printed and circu-
latng in said county of Van Buren> for three success
sive weeks at least previous 10 said day of hearing.
Slt4o54l BENZ. Y. HECKERT. Judge of Probate.
The true northerner., 1897-01-20
CHAMcERY sALE.-sta,e of Michisa

CHANCERT SAIE.-staie of Michigan,
" the Circuit Court for the County OF Van Buren,,
in Chancery. Dorothy Newton. complainant, VS..
Mary McDaniels, James McDaniels and Lorania
McDaniels, defendants.
In pursuance and by virtue of decretal order OF
the circuit court for the county OF Van Buren, In
chancery made IN the above cause and dated Novem.
Der o. A. ID. 1896 notice Is hereby given that there
will be sold under the direction of the subscrib-
er at public yendue at the front door OF
the court house in the village OF Paw Paw,
Van Buren County, State of Michigan, ON
Friday, the 10Th day of January, A. ID. 1897, AT
10 O'Clock a. M, that certain piece parcel OF
land, situate in the township Of Porter
County of Van Buren,, and state OF Mich
igan known and described AZ follows, namely
The west one-hslf ~ of the southeast quarter
Ia OF section twenty-five rs and the west one
half III of the north three quarters I a of the
northeast quarter il4l of section thirtysix [s6
in township four al south Of range thirteen rs
west.
Dated, December 10th, A. ID. 1896.
ORAN W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner in aud for Van Buren,
County.
Conditions OF sae:-By the terms of said decrets
order, any of the parties to said cause may become
the purchaser or purchasers of the property above
described and the subscriber is at liberty to accept
such an amount down the sale and to give such
credit for the balance upon such security he may
think proper and may be approved by the Court
1877 'S4 ORAN W. nOWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner in aud for Van Bureu
County.