The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-12-29
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From Our Own Correspondent.
Mr.. w. s. Beebe has returned TO Decatur
from Kansas and Nebraska for temporary
stay II is reported that he intends soon to
return to the West.
We people Of Decatur are now blessed with
three first-class meat markets, and the best
steak is selling, in consequence, at ten cents
other cuts in proportion.
Mrs. A. +. Dwight, Of Decatur, who has long
been great sufferer from complication Of
diseases, died on Tuesday morning Of this week
at her residence on Delaware street. Mrs.
Dwigh. leaves husband and two young chill
dren, who will deeply mourn her. She pos
sessed many true friends both here and in her
former home at Caryville, Genesee county, N.
Y. and these will miss her and will feel deep
grief at her early death.
A wedding took place at the Grange Hall in
Decatur, on Saturday last, in the presence Of
the assembled society. The names Of the
happy couple were Mr.. - Peck and Miss
Angie Swan, both of Hamilton township. This
will be something Of which to tell their children
(of whom it is to be hoped they will have, at
least, bushel) in future years.
Our hotel-the Duncombe House-is now
under the management Of Mr.. J. P. Wells, and
ls one Of the best hotels in the country, not
excepting from the list even your own Dyck-
man House at Paw Paw, under Charley Sher-
mana landlordship The Dupcombe House is
crowded every day and night with regular and
transient guests. Mr.. Wells says. - The more
the merrier," for he can care for all OF them in
| good shape.
December 9th, 1876. $3.50
The following is brief outline Of the busi-
ness transactions Of the recent meeting Of the
Bee-keepers Association at Kalamazoo:
The Michigan Bee-keepers' Association met
at Kalamazoo, December goth. There was a
goodly number present, and some OF the most
prominent bee-keepers we're IN attendance.
We herewith present the title OF the various
papers read:
Wednesday afternoon First paper. Nea ,
ness in Bookkeeping" by Will. NJ. Kellogg, OF
Oneida, Ill.
Second paper, various Matters in Bee
Keeping" by Herbert A. Burch, or South
Haven.
Third paper, Progress in Bee eeping," bv
Il e.
Wednesday evening-Fourth paper, Sur
plus Honey" by A. Salisbury, Camargo, Ill
This paper. among other things, IS an indis-
pensable feature OF proper hive, insisted on
the low hives, which have been SO much rld
culed by bee-keepers, but which have been &c
signally successful in the hands OF the In
ventor, Mr.. L. +. Bingham, and bis bee-keep
ing neighbors IN Michigan. The discussion OF
this paper was very animated. The best
speech Of the evening was made by Mr.. Blng
ham, who made some humorous and telhnl
hits.
Fifth paper, agricultural Progress" by L
+. Bingham, OF Abronia, Mich. This paper
was full OF good things, and keenly enjoye
by the convention.
Thursday morning-Sixth paper" Surplus
Honey" by j. l.. DAVIS, OF Delhi. Mich. Tn,
chief feature OF this paper was the recon
mepdation Of the use Of sectional frames 70
surplus honey instead Of boxes. IL was pretty
vigorously discussed. but the general sense o.
the convention seemed to be against the sec
tons and in favor OF boxes.
Fourth paper Mistakes of Bee X eepers.
by Prof. A. J. Cook, OF Lansing. OF cours
: this was, like all the productions OF Prof
Cook, very interesting. The Professor asserts
that bee-keepers can, with proper care AM
attention, realize 200 and $50 per cent. on tn
capital invested. Prof. Cook also read sup
Elementary paper, giving an account OF tn
. different ways he has prepared his bees at th
4 college for whitening.
Eighth paper" Bee keeping in the South,
; by Frank Benton. Of Detroit.
: The following named gentlemen were electe
Z officers for the ensuing year
, Presideut-Prof. Cook, Lansing.
Vice President-Dr. Southland, Kalamazoo.
Secretary-H. A. Burcb. South Haven.
: Treasurer--Jsmes Heddon. Dowagiac.
r The convention adjourned to meet at tn
call OF the Secretary sometime 10 the spring o
1877, at Lansing, Mich.