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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
They Called Him Papa"

Ypsilanti, Mich, Oct. 29.-Charles
Young, who was granted the much
talked-of perpetual injunction" re-
straining Foster Fitzpatrick from talk
ing with Mrs. Young, has FLED his an
swer to his wife's application for a
divorce.
He accuses his wife Of infidelity,
naming Fitzpatrick as correspondent,
and in the list of minor charges sets
forth that fitzpatrick used to teach
the Young children to call him papa"
to annoy Young.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Goes Back to Prison.

Jackson, Mich, Oct. 30-Frank j.
Bradley, formerly one of the best
known and most respected citizens of
Detroit, is again coming back to state
prison to serve out the 15-year term
for which he was sentenced in 1895
for forgery. Gov Pingree paroled him
Jan. last and the little oId postmas-
ter of the prison" as he was so well
known here, went to Chicago. On Sat
urday last Bradley was arrested in
Chicago on complaint Of Max Miller,
who charges the prisoner with picking
his pocket Of a gold watch and chain.
Bradley is now more tnan GO years
old
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
PUT UP THE BIBLE.
Duke of Manchester Was Hard
Pressed for Coin.

London, Oct. 29-During the cours .
Of the hearing yesterday of the claims
against the Duke of Manchester, it
transpired that in order to secure
5000 cash the duke was obliged to
take "a bible which the money-lenders
valued at e75. AS the duke said he
did not Immediately require the bible,
it was left behind and was never
Gained. Those who are trying to set
tie up the Duke of Manchester's af-
fairs objected to pay for it, and the
judge in the bankruptcy court re-
duced the bill by G40.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Want the Naval Reserves.

Columbus, o., Oct 29.-Gov. Nash
is in receipt of letter from Secretary
Of the Navy Long, stating that the
navy department has under consider
alton the taking over of the naval re-
serves Of the various states. The let
ter states that a special act will have
TO be passed by congress, but in the
meantime the department is engaged
in ascertaining the number of men
who will be available under the re-
quirements of the United States gov
eminent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
To Boom Fort Huron.

Port Huron. Mich, Oct 30.-The
merchants and manufacturers have in
dorsed the proposition of the Factory
Land Co., which will be presented to
the common council and legislature,
to set so acres into the township by
changing the city limits. The object
is to increase the manufacturing IN
dustries Of the city. The company has
secured five propositions from manu-
featuring establishments to locate
here providing they can escape city
taxation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
a Run on the Bank.

Niles, Mich, Oct. 3O.-Wild rumors
precipitated run on the private bank
OF Lee Bros. & Co., at Buchanan yes
terday. The bank has deposits of 800
600. Monday $1,000 was paid out.
The Lees are big manufacturers and
are classed among the richest men in
southwestern Michigan. c. T. Lee,
who is in charge Of the bank, says that
the institution is prepared to pay all
depositors. Business men generally
have great confidence in the bank.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Another Minister Removed.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 29.-The Ten
nessee conference, in session at Pulas-
XII, has expelled Rev. b. A. Cherry
from the ministry and membership of
the Methodist Episcopal church,
south. Rev. Cherry was charged with
fraudulently collecting insurance on
personal property. The report was
signed by all the memgers of the trial
committee. Counsel for Rev Cherry
Immediately gave notice of an appeal
to the general conference.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Michiuan Pensioners.

Washington, Oct. 29.-Michigan pen
sions were granted Monday as fol-
lows: Original-Albert ID. Holloway,
Dowagiac, Sc; Edward Beamer, Muske-
gon, So War with Spain-Starr w.
Gruner, Coldwater, So. Increase-Ly-
man II. Hutton, Melita, S12; James E.
Root, Thompsonville, s12; George H.
Houser, Sidnaw, SIS; Lewis NJ. Black
well, Grand Rapids, $40.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
After the Milkmen,

Bay City, Mich, Oct. 29.-The board
of health has appointed DR.. G. H. Ste
venson Milk inspector, made the
health officer an inspector eX-officio,
ordered every milk dealer to have his
COWS registered and inspected for tu-
perculosis, and instructed the milk in
spector to make frequent tests of milk
offered for sale and to vigorously pros
ecute every dealer who sells impure
milk
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Chcaked Enule Off.

Dryden, Mich, oct. 3O-Phil Engle
Of Detroit, in a speaking tour which
included Flint and Saginaw, reached
Dryden last Saturday evening. Mount
ing a dry goods box on the street, he
proceeded to expound socialistic dos
trines. His way did not happen to
please some of his hearers, and they
proceeded TO cut the meeting short by
loud talk, rough remarks to the speak
er and in other somewhat summary
and possibly disorderly ways.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Returns Show FaIIinu OFF.

Columbus, o., Oct. 29.-The returns
from the general registration held this
year, in the four large cities of the
state-Columbus, Cleveland, Cincin-
natl and Toledo-show a total falling
off from registration of last year of
2S,137. There. is a gain over the regis
tration of two years ago of only $40
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
He Married 5000 Couples.

Adrian, Mich, Oct. 29-The Old
homestead OIL Squire" Harvey |. Bald.
win, in Palmyra village, was destroyed
by fire. Squire" Baldwin had a rec
ord of performing 5000 marriage cere-
monies in this house during his career
of 80 years as justice. The house was
originally the house of Tiffany, Of Tiff
fany's guide" fame. The barns on this
place also burned within a week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Anti.Mormon Mass Meeting.

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct 29.-An anti
Mormon mass meeting was held yes
terday in Grace Methodist church, at
which Rev. DR.. j. Wesley Hill, chap
lain of the state senate, in behalf Of
the "Woman's interdenominational al
lance" formally opened the campaign
for an amendment to the national con-
stitution providing for the prohibition
of polygamy in all the states and ter
ritories.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
saIoonkeeper Licked Him.

Owosso, Mich, Oct. 29.-Charles
Nye runs a saloon in this city; his
brother George plods away on the
farm. George got thinking that
Charles makes his money easy and
should pay the chattel mortgage on
a team of horses. He interviewed him
about it and they got INTO a quarrel.
Charles pounded George so unmerci-
fully that he had TO be taken home
in a carriage
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Michigan Pensioners.

Washington, Oct 3O-Michigan pen
sions were granted Tuesday as fol-
lows: Original-Daniel Sheehan, Jr.,
Niles. IS. Increase-James II. Eaton,
Ypsilanti, Sc; Myron Chamberlain,
Cloverdale, IS; Mark w. circuit, Bat
tie Creek, $40. Widows-Eliza E. May,
YorRville, So; Maria Petri, Reading,
SIS; Mary E. Spencer, Watervliet, IS;
Caroline Peterson, Detroit, IS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Favors Government Ownership.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Oct Ex-senator
Burrows was talking on the Philip
pine cable question yesterday, and aG-
mitted that he had not studied the
question, but from what he knew of
it he was in favor OF government own
ership. He concluded that it was a
matter Of business, anyway, and that
should govern the ultimate decision of
the government.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Will Have Expensive Music.

San Francisco, Oct. 29.-The sub
scription sale of season tickets for
the Grau grand opera season began
yesterday, and the first days business
amounted TO $65, 900, an advance Of
nearly $4,000 over the sales of the
opening day last year. The opera sea-
son will begin Nov. II, 20 perform
ances being given.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Will He Get Tired7

Bay City, Mich, Oct 30.-Benjamin
Naser against whom a neighbor, Jul
Illus Marx, recently obtained a judg-
ment, is still in Jail, while Marx pays
his board. The prisoner is allowing
his wife and son to run the farm, and
says he will stay in durance as long
as the judgment and Marks money
hold out.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Will Lose His Siuht.

Hillsdale, Mich, Oct. 30.-Glenn
Moore and Glenn Dougherty, two
school boys, were playing on the
school grounds yesterday morning,
when Moore was struck in the eye
with knife which his companion held
in his hand. He viii probably lose the
sight of the eye.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
owosso saloonlsts AGAIN.

Owosso, Mich, oct. 3O.-Unceasing
war is still being waged on saloon
keepers. VIM. Green, proprietor Of
the Central house, just discharged in
a case brought against him for OBJ
structing the view to his bar, was re-
arrested yesterday on a complaint by
Marshal u. II. Ross, who reiterated the
charges.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Will Have Gas

Pontiac, Mich, Oct. 30.-G. L. Ste
vens of Detroit was in the city Mon
day. He looked over the city with a
view to erecting plant for the manu-
facture of gas to be supplied at a
greatly reduced rate. The common
council may soon be asked for fran
chise. If this plan falls through gas
may be piped from Detroit to this
citV
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Stable at a Dance,

Alpena, Mich, oct. 9O.-Ed Brown
was probably fatally stabbed Tuesday
morning at the farm Of John Coughlin,
a well-known farmer of Long Rapids.
A dance was in progress at the house,
and it broke up in a general free fight,
in which Brown claims Coughlin
stabbed him in the stomach.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
A Narrow Escape.

West Bay City, Mich, Oct. 29.-Fire
destroyed the home of A. j. LaVeaux,
and the occupants, LaVeaux and two
children, narrowly escaped burning to
death. They were awakened by neigh
bors and were forced to make their
escape via their bedroom windows and
ScantilY clad
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Summer and Winter DISAGREE.

Marcellus, Mich, Oct. &c. Batch
than year ago he married 19-year-
old girl. and has reversed the usual
procedure in such cases by himself ap-
plying for a divorce. He charges his
young wife with extreme cruelty.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
New Polish Church.

Jackson, Mich, Oct 30.-St Joseph's
Polish Cathonc church society of this
city has purchased tract of land fac
ing LOOMS, Cottage and North streets,
and is arranging to build church and
a parochial school. FIR. Sajeski is the
priest. There are los Polish families
I'm the society,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Mater Flows Anain.

Birmingham, Mich, Oct. 29.-The
big we'll which caused all the other
wells in the neighborhood to go dry"
has been placed under control and the
farmers are happy to note that their
wells are again filed with water.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
Was Drowned in cistern.

West Bay City, Mich, Oct. 90
Ruth, one Of the 3-year-old twin daugh-
ters of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter King, was
drowned in a cistern at their home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01
THE FIRSTBORN.

Why is II that the frstborn child is SO
often the healthiest of family of chill
dren? The reason seems to suggest it.
self. As child follows child the mother
has less and less vitality; often not
enough for herself and none, therefore,
for her child.
Expectant mothers who use Doctor
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01

enough for herself and none, therefore,
for her child.
Expectant mothers who use Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
!" ]: / ! !
scription find that it
keeps them in vigor-
Gus health. They eat A.
well, sleep well and IN ~
are not nervous.
When baby comes its
advent is practically x ~
painless, and the "
mother is made hap M& "A
py by the birth of GTLW
healthy child. If you
would be a healthy
mother of healthy
children use uFavor- N
lite Prescription"
III will be very glad to MA
say a few words for DR..
Pierces Favorite Prescrip- HA
ton" writes Mrs p. 5.
Douglas, of Mansonville,
Bronze Co., Quebec. cDur-
ing the first four months, HUI
when looked forward to- VIII
becoming mother suf- /~l
fered very much from nau- A
and vomiting, and I ~ ~
felt so terribly sick / could
scarcely eat or drink any
thing. / hated all kinds
of food. At this time /
wrote to DR.. Pierce, and he told me TO get his
Favorte Prescription and bottle of Golden
Medical Discovery got bottle of each, and
when had taken them few days felt much
better, and when had taken hardly three parts
of each bottle felt we'll and could eat as we'll as
any one and could do my work without any
trouble q could not do anything before) I feel
very thankful to DR.. Pierce for his medicine,
and tell all who tell me they are sick, to get
these medicines, or write to DR.. Pierce"
Those who suffer from chronic dis
eases are invited to consult DR.. Pierce,
by letter, free. All correspondence
strictly private. Address DR.. K. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
iousness and sick headache.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-11-01

AL trains daily except Sunday. Connections
are made with NJ q. II, X at Lawton and Z. MIR
r. at Hartford
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
BARNARD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ebcn Holmes are
spending two weeks with relatives
and friends in Marion, Mass.
Albert Eastman was at home from
L. V. Nj. for the Easter vacation.
Rev. r. D. Van Tassell has re-
turned to Canton, \. y. 1t is cx-
pectcd that he will return the first of
June to preach at the Universalist
church for the summer.
Rev. S. p. Fairbanks and Mrs. G.
S. Fairbanks have returned from
their visit in New York city.
Miss Lillian Adams is at home
from the Randolph Normal for a
short vacation.
w. f. Davis had the misfortune
to lose three-vear-old steer by
drowning on Wednesday, His
horns became caught under board
while drinking at watering trough
and being unable to free himself his
head was held under the water until
drowned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
QUECHEE.

The Easter concert which was to
have been held last Sunday evening
at the Congregational church was
postponed one week on account OF
the rain.
Maude T.. Larrabee had milli-
linery opening on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Quechce now has a
milliner.
Mrs. Leighton went Monday to
Clinton, Mass, her former home,
to be gone month or more.
Mrs. Barton and her mother, Mrs.
Shurtleff, went to Bellows Falls
Wednesday.
Mrs. Caswell is in Windsor.
Rev W. II. Mousley went to
Royalton Tuesday to perform the
wedding ceremony of George En-
cry and Miss Mabel Preston. Mr..
and Mrs. Emery are to make their
home in Somcrville, Mass.
Henry w. Shattuck and Florence
Robinson were married on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mousley's mother and bro
thcr from W ilter have been with
her few days this week.
The mill did not run on Monday,
on account of high water.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucius Morse
was held on Thursday. lnterment
was at Quechee cemetery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
WEST WOODSTOCK.

Mrs. Levi Clay and baby of Felch-
vile have been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank l.. Kendall, at
Pleasant View farm.
George Piper is working 70, S. S.
Winslow this spring.
Alonzo Rogers has found employ
ment at Wares Ferry, n. H., and
went there to commence work last
week.
Mrs. L. |. Benson is spending Il
few days in Plymouth.
Miss Minnie Merrill returns to
her school in Brattlcboro today after
spending the Easter vacation at
home.
Mis-. Isaiah Benson was taken
suddenly i'll Wednesday night, but
is some better at this writing.
Considering the bad travelling the
social at the school house last week
was we'll attended The musical
entertainment given by Mr.. Will
liams was much enjoyed by all.
L. W. Sylvester had one of his
fingers amputated recently. He
hurt it while numbering in West
Bridgewater the first of the winter
and has been unable to work since.
All join in wishing hlm Il speedy
recovery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
STATE POULTRY SHOW.
TO BE HELD At BtRLINGTON.

TO BE HELD AT BURLINGTON.
The next annual meeting of the
Vermont Poultry and Pet Stock as
ISOLATION will be held in Burlington.
The Free Press says:
"a number of gentlemen interest
ed in poultry and pet stock met in this
city yesterday and decided to hold
IN exhibit in this city in January,
1902. The former exhibits of the
Vermont association have been held
at st. Johnsburv and Woodstock but
the fanccrs think that good would
result from having a show in this
city and the meeting yesterday was
called to discuss the fact. There
was large attendance and consid.
cradle enthusiasm was shown. 1t is
probable that the show will be held
in the armOry.
1t was voted to appoint F. E. Per-
kins president and b. b. Beeman
secretary
At Il meeting held Tuesday full
list of officers was nominated. ].
S. Eaton and w. f. Mack of Wool
stock and +. {. Brown of Quechee
are among the vice presidents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
WEST BRIDGEWATER.

Mrs. s. s. F, Pinney returned to
her home in Andover Tuesday.
c. l.. Coates was housed with sore
eyes the first Of the week.
The stage came from Rutland
Tuesday night on wheels for the first
time this season, but the wheeling
was not fine.
Numerous vendors OF maple syrup
have been on our streets for few
days past.
6. Z. Pearsons sold his horse the
first of the week to Edwin Dudley.
Uncle John Pinney is not as well
as last week,
Mr., and Mrs. Orris Lewis will he
at home to their many friends after
April 10th. No. School street.
Warren Lewis and family have
moved in with p. Z. Lewis and will
assist him the coming season, as he
is afflicted with a cancer on the eye
lid, which causes him good deal Of
trouble.
Mrs. Harriet Morgan, an old-time
resident here, died Friday of last
week in Plymouth. The rain and
bad going prevented many from at
tending the funeral Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE.

Schools in the village will COM
mence Monday, April 81. &. E..
Billings has been engaged to teach
the Grammar school and Miss Flor
encc CiIley for the Primary. All
parents of scholars and others who
may be interested are invited to visit
the schools at least once during the
term.
Rev. +. b. Hyde of Castleton is
at Mrs. Mary Smiths this week.
Mrs. Mary Smith went to North
ampton Tuesday to see her daugh-
ter, Mrs. II. S. King, who was dam
gerously i'll. Later Mrs. King was
reported better.
Lyman Pollard died very suddenly
of pneumonia at the Corners Friday
of last week.
Chas. Babcock, an aged and re-
speeted citizen of Bridgewater, died
at his home at the Corners last week
Friday, aged 9s years. He was
formerly in trade at the Corners
with his nephew, V. Z. Babcock,
retiring from business several wears
ago. For good many years he
served as town treasurer. Funeral
services were held Sunday, Rev.
Beckwith of Springfield officiating.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
CHURCH SERVICES.

Universalist - Usual services in
the morning and evening.
Christian - Morning service at
1890, with sermon. Sunday school
at II o'clock. Junior c. E. at 5
o'clock, and y. p. S. G. E. at !
o'clock. Welcome to all.
Methodist Episcopal Rev. Chas.
F. Partridge, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1880; II.45 O'Clock, Sunday
school; OILS p. M, Epworth
League; evening service, ! p. IN. ;
Tuesday, mid-week service.
st. James-Mor ning service at
1890, evening service at 5 o'clock.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the
pastor, Rev. Frank G. Putnam.
Young Peoples meeting at 6 o'clo OK
p. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
Dr.. Merritt n. Chandler.

DR., Merritt II. Chandler, n ply.
sician of many years residence in
Woodstock, died at his home on
High street, Saturday morning,
April 9th. He had been i'll for
many weeks, and much of the time
suffered acutely.
DIR. Chandler was in practice in
Woodstock for about thirty years
one OF the towns best known and
most esteemed citizens. who was
always interested in the affairs OF
the town. He was born in Middle.
town Springs. April y, 1915, his
parent, removing to Poutney when
he was IS years old. His education
and his success in medicine was won
by hard work. lie went to the sem.
mary at Castleton for year, later
attended Il school taught by Dr.. O..
W. Sherwin and then after a course
at the Green Mountain academy at
South Woodstock studied medicine
under DR.. William McCollom. He
graduated at the u. V. NJ. medical
college in 1860, having previously
taken two courses of lectures at the
Dartmouth medical college.
DR.. Chandler married in 1868
Miss Eva Durham, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Simeon Durham, and for
the next three years their home was
in Blidgcwater On the death of
DR.. Ezra McCollom, about 1872,
DR.. Chandler removed to Woodstock
and took his practice, and during
most Of the Years spent here he
occupied the office on Central street
in which he began his studies under
DR.. McCollom.
During his early student days DR..
Chandler was employed on the
Woodstock railway survey, paving
his own way through his medical
courses to the success he attained as
a practitioner. He had been health
officer ever since the office was es-
tablished, holding the position here
and in Pomfret. In politics he was
Republican, thoroughly loyal to
the party, and though he was often
delegate to county and state con-
ventionS refused other offices within
his reach.
In former years he was very active
in Good Tcmplar work and was for
time grand secretary of the grand
lodge, |. O. G.. L. of Vermont.
He was Il member of the White
River Medical society.
DR.. Chandler leaves widow and
one son, Edward d., NOW living in
Woodstock, and a brother, Rev. f.
D. Chandler, of Chichester, N. II.
The funeral services were held at
the house on Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock, attended by Rev. F. &.
Putnam. lnterment was IN River
street cemetery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-04-13
NORTH POMFRET.

Miss Lucy Burke has finished
work for Mrs. Victor Bushway and
has gone to East Barnard to work
tor Mrs. Edwin Moore.
Mr.. Snow is failing quite fast.
Mr.. Roberts is visiting his son
Bert in keene, y. II.
The Young Peoples Club gave
Mr.. ard Mrs. Briggs a reception at
Will Miller's and presented them
with clock and a dozen silver tea
spoons. Cake and coffee were
served. All enjoyed good time.