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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
WON FAME; LOST HEALTH.
The Great Artist Munkacsy's Break
down Said to Have Been
Caused by Overwork.

Munkacsy's great picture, "Ecce
Homo" is in great measure the cause
of the incurable mental disease from
which he now suffers. He broke down
under the strain of the work. His
wife lately told a friend that the great
painter forgot everything else in his
desire to finish the picture and to make
it worthy of his fame. He neglected
the simplest and most imperative rules
of health. He had no regular meals.
He almost lived in the studio and
rarely had breath of fresh air. The
mental strain was, therefore, in its
more immediate origin, physical one,
and his system had no power of re-
sistance. The artist was deaf TO all
circumstances, and he worked on un'
der these conditions until he had fin
ished the work. But one thing re-
mained-to paint his signature at the
foot of it. He had Just finished the
signature when he fell PROSTATE, and
from that moment he has never re-
covered the use Of his faculties.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

Swiss funeral customs are most pecul-
lar. At the death of person the family
inserts formal, black-edged announce
ment in the papers asking for SYM
patty and stating that "the mourning
urn" will be exhibited during certain
hours on q special day. In front of the
house where the person died there is
placed little black table, covered with
a black cloth, on which stands black
jar. Into this the friends and acquaint-
ances of the family drop little black
margined visiting cards, sometimes
with few words of sympathy on them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
County and State.

Hamilton fair will be held to-day and
tomorrow.
Rev G.. b. Rogers of Decatur was
elected president of the State Young
Peoples Christian union (Universaist)
at Benton Harbor last week.
The peoples party of the fourth con-
gressional district has nominated George
f., Cunningham of Benton Harbor for
congress. All congressional candidates
in the fourth district are from Berren
county.
T. Z. Lyon of South Haven is about to
retire from the dictatorship of the agri-
cultural experiment station at that place
after continuous service of 10 years.
Mr. Lyon is now 50 years of age, and is
one of the best known horticulturists
in America. His success at the expert
ment station has been great the work
being of much permanent benefit to the
state. Most of his extensive work was
accomplished after he had passed three
score years and 10, and throughout his
life, Mr.. Lyon has been one of the most
tireless workers the state has ever known
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Sterling Republican Speaks.

EDITOR True NoRTHERNER:-
| was pleased to notice in the last is
sue of the Northerner your words com
mandatory of our candidate for re.elec-
ton to the legislature Hon. c. G. Phil
lips. What you say of him is true and
to the point, and much more might be
added in testimony to his integrity as a
man and his fitness for the very impor-
tant position which he holds. ! was at
Lansing several times during the session
of the legislature in which Mr.. Phillips
sat as a member, and was very favorably
impressed with his intelligent compre-
hension of the business of that body and
with the persistent faithfulness with
which he attended to his duties.
l have frequently met representatives
from various parts of the state, who in
speaking of Mr.. Phillips always com
mended him highly. They represent
him as being one of the most diligent
and fair minded men in the house, one
who endeavors to keep himself informed
on all matters before the legislature and
to act and vote according to his best in.
formation and judgment. Without
question Mr.. Phillips is thoroughly
| honest. He is a man to be trusted to
act in the interests of the people. He is
a man who has and will command the
respect of his fellow members. He will
be far better equipped for useful service
in another session than he could pos
sibly have been in the last, by reason OF
the experience he has had and the study
and attention he has given to the sub
ject of legislation. AS you Justly state
"his record was a credit to the county
that sent him" but it is very safe to as
sumo that on further trial he will be
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Marriage Licenses.

Fred Starr Fish, 80, Milwaukee, Wis;
Eva d. Shrine, 36, Paw Paw.
Thomas A. Gillespie, %, Hobart, \. Y.
A. Gertrude Payne, %, Paw Paw.
Jonah Cotton, 30, Arlington: Amarillo
Hamilton, 33, Decatur.
julius Hymes, %, Lawton Leota Hol
loway, %, Bangor.
Bernard G.. Chapman, 43, Dowagiac
LaGeney Bells, Is, Decatur.
Edwin L. Brockway "a, n. Y. City
Clara NJ. Game, %, South Haven.
James A. Peters, 30: Mae Porter 80
both of Hartford.
Charles Mortimer, 80; Isabel a. Put
ney, ~, both of Hartford.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Probate Court.

Following is a synopsis of the proceed
Jugs in Judge Johnson's court for the
week ending October 4:
Estate of Thomas Bradbrook deceased;
claims allowed and estate closed to
creditors.
Estate of Willie A. Fisher, deceased;
final account allowed and administrator
discharged.
Estate of Daniel Boone deceased;
order appointing administrator.
Estate of Gertrude X. Fisher minor;
estate settled and guardian discharged.
Estate of Julia A. HILL deceased: petit
ton for probate of will; hearing Nov. l.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

II II Because the Muscle Of AcceDe-
dalton soon becomes
Weary.

People speak about their eyes being
tired. meaning that the retina or seeing
portion of the eye is fatigued, but such
is not the case, as the retina hardly ever
gets tired, declares the Philadelphia
Ledger. The fatigue is in the inner and
other muscles attached TO the eyeball
and the muscle of accommodation which
surrounds the lens of the eye. When a
near object is to be looked at this muscle
relaxes and allows the lens to thicken,
increasing its refractory power. The
inner and outer muscles are used in COW
erlng the eye on the object to be looked
at, the inner one being especially
used when a near object is looked at.
1t is in the three muscles mentioned
that the fatigue is felt and relief is
secured temporarily by closing the eyes
OF gazing at far-distant objects.
The usual indication of strain is a red
ness of the rim of the eyelid, betoken-
ing n congested state of the inner sur
face, accompanied by some pain. Some
times this WEAKNESS indicates the need
of glasses rightly adapted to the per
son and in other cases the true remedy
is to massage the eye and its surround
ings as far as may be with the hand wet
in cold water
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
THE MURPHYS SIGHTED.
But Ii Was Not because the Little
Girl Was NeglectfuI of
Her Duty.

A letter-carrier was telling of fun
ny experience he had one day shortly
after being appointed in the postal
service, says the Louisville Commercial.
II was carrying a route in the
suburbs when little freckle-faced girl
stopped me and cried:
Anything for the Murphys?'
No, there is not
Anything for Jane Murphy
"Nothing.'
"'Anything for Ann Murphy
"'No.'
Anything for Bob Murphy
"'No, not bit
"'Anything for Terry Murphy?
"'No, nor for Pat Murphy, nor Den
mis- Murphy, nor Pete Murphy, nor Paul
Murphy, nor for Mary Murphy-dead,
living, unborn, native, foreign, civilized
or unnaturalized, savage or barbarous,
male or female, white or black, natur-
allied or otherwise I responded, be-
coming weary of the questions.
THE little girl looked at me in as
constituent and said: please to look
and see if there is anything for Clarence
Murphy"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Circuit Court.

The people VS.. f. B. Longwell; stay of
proceedings granted for 40 days in which
to settle bill of exceptions.
Deering Harvester Company VS.. Bur
ton L. Freer. Judgment in favor of
plaintiff, by default, Sl48 and costs.
George Markillie ct al; VS.. Wealthy
Markillie ct al. decree in favor of COM
plainants.
Michael Fitzsimmons VS.. Catharine
Fitzsimmons ct al; decree dismissing bill
of complaint.
Court adjourned until Nov. I, at l:3O
ID. IN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Wonderful Accuracy.

In recent experiments with Vicker's
six-inch rapid-firing gun the accuracy
was such that two of the projectiles in
round of ten dicharges went through
the same hole in a target. 1t is antici-
pated that picric acid will be adopted
by the British authorities as an ex-
plosive for shells.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

Total expense from poor fund, 5 12,57O.l9
The report shows that II inmates have
been received in the county house dur
ing the year.
The drain commissioner submitted his
report: referred to committee on drains.
The committee on equalization sub
mitted its report, which was adopted,
equalizing the various townships as fol
loUs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

IHc Cudnges ITOH INC tqudIIldIIOH OF
last year are as follows: Almena, $1,000
less; Arlington, $4,000 less; Antwerp,
$4,000 less: Covert, $4,000 more; Law
renee, $4,000 less; Pine Grove, $4,000
less.
The election of a superintendent of
the poor and three county canvassers
was made special order for $50 We'd
nesday morning, to be Immediately fol
lowed by the fixing of salaries of county
officers for the next two years.
Adjourned
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
FROM THE PEOPLE.

rUnder this head we will publish from time &c
time communications on topics OF public interest.
All articles must be accompanied by the name oil
the writer While willing TO give publicity 10 the
views OF our readers, il suitable for publication
we do not pretend 10 sanction all that is printed IN
this column and will make editorial mention when
we see III 10 do Sod.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
A Medley Of Offerings
Aver y! s !

Our trade holds up so good
that we find it unnecessary to
frequently change our adv.
Glove Finish Cambrics SC.
? Bars Jaxon Soap for sc.
A Good Bedding Print sc.
Avery's Best Bak'g Soda &c.
Dress Stays sc.
A Good Line Bedding Challies
SC.
Mems Oil Grain Shoes $Ioo.
Z Wash Plaids sc.
Best Yeast Cakes sc.
I ID. Pckg Laundry Starch 2Rc.
5-A Horse Blankets, p by SO in
$Ioo.
Ladies 20 in Umbrellas 800.
Coin Tip Shoes $I.oo.
ID in Turkey Red Hdkfs SC.
&C Tennis Flannel &c.
Men Cape Macintosh $I.oS.
Floor Oil Cloth I6c.
Best Vegetable Brush SC.
Mems Seamless Socks &c.
Best Sd Table Oil Cloth loo.
A Good Lace Curtain each Ioc.
Window Shades each Sc.
Ladies Jersey Vests, full sleeve
I2Ic.
Ladies Bustles Ioc and up.
Ladies blk Seamless Hose SC.
2 at covered Pals &C.
Fl yard wide Sheeting I24c.
pint Drinking Cup &c.
Dress Goods, Towels and Table
Linens at old prices.
Agency for Woonsocket Rubber
footwear, best in the world.
Millinery department in charge
of Miss Eva McCabe, is show
ing largest line of fine goods
at lowest prices.
Consult your best interests and
buy at
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
snltness Of Various Seas.

A ton Of Atlantic water when evapo-
rated yields 81 pounds of salt; ton of
Pacific water 70 pounds. Arctic and
Antarctic waters yield IS pounds 10 the
ton, and Dead sea water 1S7 pounds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

is real, 81 ,634 $50 personal.
The committee on claims submitted
another partial report.
The superintendent of the poor sub
mitted their annual report. The total
expenses of the county house and farm,
were S3,52S.95, with a credit of 549302
received from produce, board, etc. Fol
lowing is the amount paid by the differ
ent townships for the relief of temporary
and permanent paupers:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
New Suits.

Myrtle B. Crowell VS.. Ray j. Crowell;
divorce. b. +. Heckert
William l.. Porter VS.. John A. Walworth
ct al: injunction bill. Anderson Il Chase.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

Everybody's liable to itching piles.
Rich and poor, old and young terrible
torture they suffer Only one sure cure.
Doan's Ointment. Absolutely safe; can't
fail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

'Tisnt safe to be a day without DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house.
Never can tell what moment an accident
is going to happen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Board Of Supervisors.
Continued from LIST page.)

VNUIIIIIIucu IIOIII toI PuSV'I
TUESDAY.
The county treasurer submitted his
report; referred to committee on finance.
The committee on footing rolls made
its report, with assessed valuations of the
several townships as follows:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12
Our Local Markets.

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
hits of Tin.

"An ordinary political campaign,
said a novelty manufacturer, sis not an
unmitigated evil TO all branches of
trade. Among those that profit by it are
the tin can manufacturers Most of the
campaign buttons are made of tin, and
when a big political struggle is expect
ed the makers send out agents through
the tin factories of the south to buy up
all the waste tin and useless cans they
can find to make their buttons with.
Most of the campaign buttons are made
in Newark, and the amount paid by the
makers to the can factories, particularly
those Ct Baltimore, is considerable, even
though the tin is waste if anything
can be called waste nowadays.
"Nor is the tin waste useless, even
when no political excitement is on
know mau who visits Baltimore at
regular intervals and buys all the scrap
tin he can find and sells il to the button
makers Ii is used for the backing of
ordinary buttons Any day in parts of
Brooklyn you can see wagons loaded
with scrap tin and old cans. The great.
or part Of this goes TO the places where
buttons, toys and gewgaws of various
kinds are made. New York Sun
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Grandma's PepDermints.

There was a certain family in which
the worker became interested. Though
very poor, their rooms were clean, and
they were very fond of one another,
especially of the old grandmother, who
had not been long in this country The
church people were very DESTROYS of
assisting them, as the children always
attended Sunday school and were well
brought up; so the district visitor was
instructed to look out for them
This she did, seeing that they had a
modest allow ance Of groceries, coal
enough to keep them from freezing, and
so on. She did not give them money, as
that was contrary TO her methods except
in special cases, but she was going out of
town for week, and so left with the
mother 80 cents for emergencies.
This is what they told her they did
with it:
"The weather was so fine, and grand
ma had never seen the shops here. |
knew" said the mother, that they
must be dressed handsome for Easter,
so | took grandma and the children
down town in the electric cars and let
them see all the stores. That cost 40
cents down and back, and with the 10
cents left ] bought grandma some pep
PERMITS. Boston Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
EnsiIY Accomplished.

eyes, said Farmer Corntossel,
"when .losiar fust come home from
bein educated, he was too sporty for
anything. If there was anything that he
was more than sporty, it was obstinate
But he's all over it, He's jest as yieldin
now as h. be, an don't believe he
ever thinks # bettin Not in this neigh
borhood, anyhow. "
ibid you lecture him." inquired the
neighbor.
"No | want so foolish. l knew leo
turin wouldn't do no good. He thinks
| amt in his class. an if l was to ex-
press an opinion he'd more n likely take
it for granted that the opposite was
facts.
did you resort TO threats"
Never don { have TO. I'm nat
ural born diplomat. "
"Well, if you didn't persuade nor
yet threaten, don t see how you man
aged He's too big to lick =
add you ever drive pig?"
Eyes
Ibid you ever drive more'n one at
once:'
Yes"
"Then you'll understand how easy it
was All | done TO take the conceit
clean ont o. Josiar was to bet him be
couldn't drive four pigs from here to
town past the place where three roads
cross w Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
BELprNo. November IS. sss.

bELDlNo, november IL, Bgs
Meeting called TO order by Mayor Spencer.
Roll call: Present Mayor Spencer. Aldermen
Morse, Avery, Glass, Curtis Absent Hudson
Page.
Minutes OF last meeting were approved
On motion OF Aid. Curtis seconded by Aid
Glass a transfer OF one hundred and twenty Ave
(sl25) dollars from the fire fund 10 the contin
gent fund.
Aid. Hudson takes his seat.
The Official canvass OF the street lighting reso
luton read as follows
The whole number OF votes on said resolution
was five hundred and eighty four (5s4)
The whole number OF votes cast for the reso
luton was three hundred and eighty $780,
The whole number OF votes cast against the
resolution was one hundred and ninety.eight
1881
Not counted six 90
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
GRATTAN GRANGE.

The Grange November IL was we'll
attended considering how bad the roads
we're
Il. Il. jerks acted as A. S. and took
charge Of the goat while instructing
the eight candidates in the lessons OF
the first degree.
The Grattan Cemetery Association
will hold a social at the Grange hall In
the near future. 1t is worthy object
and all should attend.
AT the regular Grange December / +,
the election OF officers for the coming
year will be on the program. A new
master will have TO be selected, AS
Brother Nash will be in attendance at
the coming legislature the greater part
OF the winter and spring. The Grange
does not like to part with Brother Nash
but all congratulate him on his election
knowing that he will use his best efforts
for the interest OF the district that he
represents. II he gives as good salts
faction as representative as he has as
master of the Grattan Grange, we think
the district will not want to part with
his services any more than the Grange
does as master.
A special invitation has been extend
ed to the Grattan Grange TO attend aud
take part in the program at the Farm
ers' Institute to be held at smyrna
December 10, Of which the Grange ac-
cepts and will attend and do what they
can to make it interesting for those
present.
All members are requested to be
present Thursday evening December l
and take part in the election Of the
officers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
f. Hart of Groton, 5. ID. ''Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi-
mated in consumption Four doctors
gave me up, saying | could live but a
short time. / gave myself up to my
Savior, determined If | could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs and
colds. / gave it trial took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me- and
thank God | am saved and now well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles
free at Fisk Bangs and ConneH Bros. :
drug stores. Regular size soc and 81. 90.
Guaranteed or price refunded. !
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Hoarseness in child that is subject
TO Group is sure indication OF the APP
proach of the disease. IfChamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child become hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared, IL will pre-
vent the attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children always keep this
remedy at hand and find that IL saves
them much trouble and worry. 1t can
always be depended upon and is pleas
ant to take. For sale by Fisk Bangs,
druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
The Best Plaster.

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior TO
any plaster. When troubled with a
pain in the chest or side, or lame
back, give IL trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which IL affords. Pain
Balm is also a certain cure for rheum-
atism. For sale by Fisk Bangs, drug
gist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Mothers, you can take your choice Of
about 100 boys coats, vests and long
pants, 10, ii and IL years old. So, S., 81,
IS and So suits for $3.50. Don't mis-
this opportunity. You will find bar
gains in every department Of j. r.
Webber's immense stock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t is so good children
cry for it. 1t cures Group, bronchitis,
pneumonia, grippe and all throat and
lung diseases. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

IF you were to obey the divine com
mand to "love your enemies,o just
think what lot of friends you would
have.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

II you want first class job bring it
to the BANNER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
lCHAS. EDDY.
Signed: j. Il. ANGEL.
w A. WILDER.

on motion OF Aid Hudson seconded by Aid.
Glass the following resolution was adopted
Resotred, That the marshal be instructed TO
notify the New State Telephone Co 10 paint all
poles erected and all additional poles TO be
erected under the supervision OF the marshal.
On motion OF Aid. Avery seconded by Aid
Glass the following bills were allowed and or
dered paid: