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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20
DROBATE ORDERS

i County of Van Buren-ss.
At session of the Probate Court for the county
of Van Buren, holden at the Probate office, I'm the
village of Paw Paw, on MonGay, the 18th day of
April, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight.
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson, Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Louis D. MunselI,
deceased.
ON reading aud filing the petition, duly verified,
of Harriet T.. Munsell, widow of said deceased
praying for therein stated that administra-
ton of said estate may be granted to Henry J =,
Mower, or some other suitable person.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 10th
day of May, 1898, at ten o'clock i'm the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and all persons interested I'm said estate are required
TO appear at session of said court then TO be hold
en- at the Probate office, i'm the village of Paw Paw,
and show cause, If any there be, why the prayer Of
the petitioner should not be granted.
And IL is further ordered that said petitioner give
notice to the persons interested i'm said estate, of the
tendency Of said petition and the hearing thereof,
by causing copy of this order to be published in
the True Northerner, newspaper printed and cir
culating I'm said county Of Van Buren,, for three
successive weeks at least previous 10 said day Of
hearing. JAMES III. JOHNSON,
224ot4o5ll Judge Of Probate.
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Prospect Lake.

Mrs. Geo A. Jones will entertain the
ladies' aid society next Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cook of Law
renee were guests at John Movers last
Friday.
Mrs John Mower went to Geneva last
Monday for visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs W. b. Paddock.
A large number of our people attended
the Sunday school convention at the
grange hall in Hamilton last Sunday.
Mrs. F. A. Chase went to Calhoun
county last Wednesday to visit with
friends. She was accompanied by her
mother, who has been staying with her
during the winter.
Lewis +. Munsell, one of the early set
tiers and highly respected citizens of
Lawrence township, died Monday morn
ing, April IL, at the age of II years.
Funeral services were held at the school
house, April II, Rev. w. w. Deal official
ing. The remains we're laid to rest in
Prospect Lake cemeter V.
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Decatur.

Work is progressing rapidly on the
new creamery.
l.. G.. Stewart is making extensive re
pairs on his residence on East Delaware
street.
The 18th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wecher was
celebrated in their pleasant home, Sat
urday evening, April l6 Many beauti-
full presents were received Mr.. and Mrs.
n. f. Webster Sr. of Kalamazoo and Mrs.
Mcmillan and daughter of Keller were
present.
Four of the senior class wrote the
March examination for teachers, at Paw
Paw, and passed in all the branches.
They are Will Mower, Cyrus Tremper,
Maggie Orr and Edith Knights. Miss
Knights is still under the legal age, but
will obtain possession of her certificate
in January.
Supt. Sage has been assigned four
weeks state institute work by the super
intendent of public instruction. Two
weeks in Wexford county and two in An
trim county. In the latter county, Supt.
Andrus of Petoskey and Commissioner
Jenkins are named as his assistants and
in the former, Prof. Jackson of Benzonia
college and Commissioner Toxworthy.
The whereabouts of Miss Birdie Har-
ris, who disappeared from her home on
the night of April II, is still mystery.
1t has been learned that she left some
time during the night with Kirk John
son, young farmer of Hamilton town
ship, who has paid her some attention.
The members of the family say that Miss
Birdie did not favor the young mans
suit and for that reason there is a sus-
picion that she was taken against her
will. The latest development in the case
is that they drove to Pokagon, where
they bought tickets for Chicago and
left on the early morning train. The af-
fair is making the mother hopelessly in
sane.
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ed? This is all the doing of that hydra
headed monster, the fearful enemy of
womankind-female complaint. From
time immemorial, this great affection
has been running the lives of our
women. No one can shake it off or do
battle with it single handed but, and
here is message Of hope for alarmed
with Zoa Phora, you will win, and be as
well, strong and happy as you ever were.
Zoa Phora is a scientific remedy, the
perfect product of years of study and
experiment. 1t is positive cure for
all complaints peculiar to the female
sex. For girls, wives and mothers.
Read this from a thankful woman.
81 doubt If anyone anywhere can give a
stronger testimonial to the merits of Zoa
Phora than l. One bottle accomplished won
ders. When I began / was completely run
down and suffered greatly In many ways. When
your agent called my attention to Zoa Phora
was discouraged. After using IL the rst month
I became regular and have continued so. By
the time had finished my first bottle was q
new woman. shall continue to take Zoa Phora
till the trying change is passed, and advise
others to do so.
Please don't publish my name, but IL anyone
wants to- write me, give them my full address,
and will gladly answer them"
Mrs. Il. C, East Long Meadow. Mass
Book free. ZoA PHoRA MEDICINE Co.,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
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Circuit COURT.

The following business has been trans
acted in the circuit court since our last
report:
In the case of the people VS.. julius
Winkel of South Haven, wherein the
respondent is charged with an attempt
to burn planning mill in that village,
motions for continuance and to quash
the information filed were both denied.
The trial of this case was begun Mon
Judge Heckert is assisting the pros
ecutor and the defense is being conduct
ed by Judge Mills and Messrs. Cavan-
augh and Wicksall. The respondent,
who runs planning mill at South Haven,
is charged with having attempted to burn
similar institution conducted by q. j.
Randall, rival in business. The evil
dence is entirely circumstantial and the
case is being tried for all there is in it.
The people vs.. Thomas Sherburn,
bastardy, continued.
Harry Lockwood and Fred Brown of
South Haven, who had previously pleaded
guilty of keeping gaming room, ap-
a fine of $50 and S2S.75 costs, or 60 days
i'm jail. Lockwood was fined $40 and
$3.50 costs, or 80 days in jail. Both paid
John Klock and Eugene Ormsby, also
of South Haven, had likewise pleaded
guilty of running a gambling establish
ment and were on hand to take their
medicine. The court ordered each OF
them to pay fine of $50 and costs taxed
at 5000, or to go to Jail for 80 days
They followed the example of Lockwood
and Brown and paid their score.
James Mathews of Paw Paw, not to be
outdone by any South Haven man, had
likewise admitted to the court that he
had kept gaming room contrary to the
statute in such case made and provided
and was on hand to take his dose. He
was fined $40 and $1,000 costs and giver
the alternative of GO days in the county
bastile. Like all the others who trained
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Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: II was in
a most dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow. eyes sunken, tongue coat
ed. pain continually i'm my back and
sides, no appetite gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Btters,' and to
my great JOY and surprise, the first bot
tie made decided improvement. | con
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now a we'll man. know they saved my
life. and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try them.
Only 80 cents per bottle at Longwell
Bros, drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20

Roy Abbott has new wind mill.
Will Harris drove to Niles last wee


Roy Abbott has new wind mill
Will Harris drove to Niles last week
Thur sday.
Carl Abbott and wife are living in
their new house
The babe of Mr. and Mrs Mike Cullin-
inc is worse again.
George Shepard is having a wall built
built under his house
Mrs. Calvin went TO Eau Claire last
week for an indefinite stay.
Ben. johnson intends To put a cellar
under his house and build on a wing.
Mrs Roll Harris entertained her father,
III. Jacobs of Prospect Lake, the fore
part of last week.
Byron Ostrander has gone to Waverly
to do some carpenter work on "A house
for Sherman Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Rose spent last
Sunday at the home of an uncle, Mr.
Conklin, near Decatur.
Charles Zimmerman sold tickets and
disposed of his wheel. His mother drew
the wheel; she will now ride, while
Charles walks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall and children
of Salamanca, n. Y, are visiting her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. II. Shepard, and
other relatives i'm this vicinity.
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Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, H.,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs: she was
treated for month by her family physi-
clan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption: she bought a
bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from the first dose. She con
tinued its use and after taking six bottles
she found herself sound and well; now
does her own house work, and is as well
as she ever was. Free trial bottles of this
great discovery at Longwell Bros. drug
store. Large bottles 30 cents and Sl00
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Antwerp.

Will Averil has set an orchard on his
place.
Little Carl Martin is just recovering
from measles.
r.. l.. Trey went to Hartford, Saturday
and brought back wagon and buggy.
Sunday morning, lightning struck an
oak near Mr.. Lighthouses, in Almena,
splitting the body from top to bottom and
strinning il clean from bark
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20
It Will Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in the Head.
your druggist will supply generous 10
cents trial size or we will mail it for 10
cents. Full size 30 cents.
Ely Bros, 56 Warren ST., n. Y. City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured
me of catarrh when everything else fail
ed. Many acquaintance have used it
with excellent results. Alfred w. Stew
ems. Caldwell. Ohio.
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Bangor Mich. a-s-os.

Mrs. Moses.
Dear Friend received your letter last night
but feeling so badly could not write. have
b. en- having La Grippe and am just able 10 sit up.
think the Vitae-Ore has done me more good than
any other medicine ever took The first time
bathed in il could see that il helped me, for il
stopped that itching burning sensation of eczema,
that would almost set me wild. am better than
! have been for three years. will come to town
as can and let you know more about il.
As for Allen he is away from home much that
he will wait until the end of this term before
taking IT, he thinks il does not pay to take only
"A few doses at time. Hoping this will find yors
well. MRS. CYNTHIA Overflow
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ger a step or 1orCe
a pallid smile;
young women,
who as girls were
blithesome, merry
and never knew a
sick day,now thin,
sallow and miser-
able. Is it any
wonder the suicide
list increases, or
that constant irri-
liability succeeds
anangelictemper,
and our homes and
homes are blipht-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20

Spring humors, boils, pimples, sores
and all eruptions are promptly cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly
purifies the blood, graduating every trace
of scrofula.
Hoods Pills are prompt, efficient, al
ways reliable, easy to take, easy to OPP
crate. % cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20

Bangor, Mich. 2-IS-gS:--My sister, Mrs. ]. X.
Coulson, OF Portland, Indiana suffered for years
with bl onchial trouble which caused loss of voice
SHE took great deal of MEDICINE from different
physicians but obtained no relief She heard of
Vitae-Cre and after taking II short time, she re-
covered hei voice and rs well. have also
used v o with good results. once after having
La Grippe it helped me greatly. IL is fine med
icine MRS. w. A. BOCkONEN@
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Bangor. Mich, 5-7-9S:-I have taken c c. OF V
o. for quinsy and il worked like a charm. could
not swallow for four days, not even water without
il coming out of my nose. had my throat lanced
in the side and took one dose of V. o. In halt an
hour could drink water. garged IL every two
hours and took some each time and wet a cloth in
hot V o. and put il the outside within "a TO so
hours there soreness either inside out
still il was swollen badly so continued this
ment, gargling three times day and in few days
my throat was entirely well. We have recon-
mended V. o. to number Of our friends. II is
the cheapest and best medicine have had in
our honse. Less than one-half package cured
my throat We know that il has done a good
work here. and we shall always speak very highly
OF V. ., preparations.
MRS. ID. CHAPMAN.
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Paw Paw, Mich, ~ 9s:-This is TO certify that
about IS years agoI was sick for years. had
bad cough which tried to stop by taking medi-
cine from several doctors at home, and also from
Detroit doctors. | got worse all the time until
confined 10 my bed and could not walk for
some time. My friends began TO think and say
that my time was short. had inflammation OF the
bladder and my kidneys were very bad. drop
ped all medicines and commenced taking Vitae
ore. For about eight days was worse but kept
on taking the medicine and began to improve.
| kept on taking V. O. until had taken in all IS
bottles of il and / considered il money well in
vested, for il cured me- ! have been able 70 do
all my work since, | would recommend
Nitae-Ore TO any person suffering from any COM
plant
2-9-oS-YouT letter received and would say
further that MIR. Hubert has taken quarts of
V. o. and his rheumatism is a great deal better,
and he has gained i'm weight. Hoping that you
may prosper in selling V. o., remain
MRS. IRA w. HUBERT.
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Bangor, Mich, 3-s-9S:-After months trial OF
Vitae-Ore can testify to the beneficial results r
the case of erysipelas. V. o. Ore Olne applied &c
my eyelids keeps them free from irritation.
BURNETT ALLEN
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Toquin, Mich -9S:-I was troubled with my
stomach and kidneys fer years, and for some time
with female weakness. V. o. and V. o. SUPPOSE
tories have helped me more than all the doctors
medicine, and believe will cure in reasonable
time. MINNIE Z. SIAS.
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re-Oline and can recommend il for coughs and
colds.
MRS +. S RIDER.
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Bangor, Mich 3.7-os: i have recently used vi
tae-Ore as a tonic with satisfactory results.
HELEN ]. SHELDON.
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HOPE FOR women.
An Avenue Of Escape from Life
Long Invalidism.

Thousands of once happy wives, now
and scarcely able to stag
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Having used Vitae-Ore in my family ! know it
will do good work if properly taken.
w. +. THRESHER,
Editor Van Buren, County Visitor.
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Bangor Mich, 3-I-oS:-lt is with pleasure that
can recommend Vitae-Ore. Ii has helped my
daughter as other medicine ever has hope
others who need it will try Vitae-Ore.
MRS E. w. WINCH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-04-20

Hartford, Mich, So oS:-We first learned of
Vitae-Ore through an offer in the columns of the
Chicago Times made by Theo. Noel send to
anyone who had case of diphtheria a package
free, provided he would use as directed and re-
port the results. We had lost two children with
that dread disease, when third child was
threatened with it, sent for the package and
from what we know of il now believe that could
we have had it sooner we might have saved our
children. We think il a perfect medicine for all
throat troubles and would not be without il IN the
house. V. Pills are excellent.
FRANK LAMB,
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FRANK LAM b,
HELEN LAMB.

Hartford, Mich, s-S- os:-My wife had bad case
of rheumatism last spring. purchased two pack
ages of Vitae-Ore of the agent here, and il gave
her relief. CHARLES w. BROWN
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Bangor, Mich, 2-23-9S:-After thinking about
V. o. and seeing the benefits others had received
from it, we commenced using il with good results.
The Vitae Pills are excellent. We recommend
the remedies our friends.
THOMAS CRIIIS Sr
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THOMAS GRILLS, ST..
MRS. THOMAS GRILLS,

Hartford, Mich, So os:-I have thoroughly in
vestigated the merits of " o. and V. Pills. have
visited Theo. Noel's establishment in Chicago and
am fully convinced that too much cannot we'll be
said in favor of V. O. for kidney and stomach
troubles, broken-down constitutions throat
troubles and as general purifier of the system.
]. s. HEALD.
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The following business has been trans
acted in the circuit court since our last
report:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
SPANISH ACTIVITY.

Along the Coast Fresh Batteries Are
Being Thrown Up.
copyright 1895 by Associated Press
On board the Associated Press Dis
patch boat Kate SDercer. off Cardenas,
May 9.-(Via Key West, Fla, May 10.l
The Spanish soldiers are displaying
much activity along the line of coast
from Bahai Honda, forty-five miles west
of Havana to Cardenas, sixty-tiye miles
TO eastward AS the ships of the block
aiding fleet have instructions to prevent
the erection OF new Notifications and
have at various points shelled working
parties. the task of Strengthening exist
ing defenccs and throwing up earthwork
is carried on principally ut night save in
the immediate vicinity of Havana.
Along the. coast fresh sand batteries
are being thrown up almost every night.
hut those works are of n fiimsy charac-
ter and would be reduced by the fire Of
the big guns in a few minutes.
The Hornet and the Winslow, now
blockading MatanZas. have had lively
time for several days shelling Spanish
details a. work on batteries and tele-
graph lines outside of the entrance OF
the harbor There. as at other points.
most Of the work is done at night, and
each morning sees fresh earthworks
thrown un.
On Sunday morning the Hornet found
d party putting telegraph line from
the light house and signal station mile
east of Matanzas harbor to the batter
les west Of Point Sabannila, on the other
side CT the bay. The batteries here art
said to be Of some magnitude, mounting
few high power guns. To stop this
telegraphic activity the Hornet steamed
quietly in and dropped Il shell in the midst
Of the workmen. They scattered like
rabbits, and the line grounded then and
there. Several other telegraph parties
have been discouraged in the same way
ut other points. 1t is evidently the in
lection Of the Spanish TO establish com
munication by wire with all their coast
block honses and batteries. with Il view
possibly, Of massing troops and guns to
oppose a landing whenever threatened
Hereafter they will probably carry their
wires behind the first range of hills,
den interruption.
1t is not possible that there are enough
guns at the command of the Spaniards
to mount them in all the new sand bat
teries springing IN, but as there is q
railway from Havana to MatanZas. quite
ClosA - the coast, thu authorities may
delude themselves with the idea that
they can TRANSPORT heavy guns to the
batteries nearest the threatened landing
point. whenever their watches telegraph
the appearance Of the American troops
off he colst.
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MILES WILL LEAD IN CUBA
WILL LEAVE FOR TAMPA TONIGHT WITH
HIS STAFF.
Present Plans are for Him to go With the
First Militaly Expedition
to Cuba.
Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press

Washington, d. c., May 10.-By Fri
day morning the Commanding General
of the United States army, Major Gen
eral Miles. will have assembled his staff
around him at Tampa, Fla. lie leaves
Washington tomorrow night taking
with him Col. Alchlcr, Col. Maus, Col.
Grecnfeaf, Maj Osgood, Major Hum
phries, Captain Seyburn and Captain
Scott. Only one member of the staff,
Captain Davis, will remain Mt headquart-
ers, and he will follow the General with
in two or three days, or as soon as he
can turn over the care of the business
at Army Headquarters to another Off
Ger to be designated for that duty. Tn
less present plans are changed the Gen
eral will 20 with the first military eXpe-
dictionary force to Cuba. He is not ex-
pected to relieve the Major Generals nj
ready selected for the task Of the con
duct of the campaign, but both in Flori-
da and in Cuba viii exercise the same
general superintcndence over the cam
paign that he now does from his head
quarters i'll Washington.
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SPANISH REFUGEES.
Belief That the La Fayette Carried
Munitions of War.

Belief Ihat the Ia fayetle OafFlcu
Munitions of War.
Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.l
On board the Associated Press dis
patch boat Kate Spencer. off Havana,
May 3, via Key West, Fla, May 10
The French sloOp of war Fulton, a
school ship. passed out Of Havana har-
Dor at about 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon unmolested by the bIOckading fleet.
The Associated Press dispatch boat ran
alongside the Fulton. within easy hailing
distance Aboard of the French vessel
we're quite n number of Spanish refu-
gees, who crowded to the rails. Seve-
raj of them were women, evidently of
the wealthy class, Judging from their APP
parel There were doubtless some
French citizens among the refugees. but
the majority were unquestiOnably Span
iSh
The officers of the blockading feet are
very much chagrined because the French
Line steamer La Fayette was allowed to
enter Havana harbor last Friday, as
they are convinced that she carried arms
and munition Of war
The courtesy asked by the French gov
ernment was that the La Fayette he al
lowed TO land $50 passengers. a vigi-
liant watch is being kept and when she
leaves Havana she viii be required TO
show affirmatively that her cargo is nm
broken. Failing, she may yet become q
subject for the prize court.