The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-11

Another missing man Cal Frank Johnson.
who amused our people with his negro eccen-
tricities short time ago, has mysterIously
Disappeared from Lake Station, Indiana, where
he was station agent for the M. G. X. r.
Courier.
Married-At the M. L. parsonage, by Rev.
J. X. Stark. May 9th. Benjamin NJ. Bond and
jessie L, Snlder, both OF Marcellus, Mich.
At the residence of Mr.. L. G. Bierce, In Paw
Paw, May 9Th, by Rev. j.. X. Stark, OF the M.
E. church, Mr.. Woods H.. Duncan, of Omaha,
Neb., to Sarah d. Bierce of springdaie, Neb.
William Snead was examined before John
Knowles Esq, last Monday and held for trial
on a charge of numbering Lafayette Love, on
the 18th Of June last, an account Of which was
published in this paper at the time.
We received pleasant call from Messrs. G..
G.. Townsend and Rev. Mr.. Smith Of Blooming
dale on Tuesday last. Their principal BUSH
ness here WAS to attend the first meeting Of
DR.. Reynolds, the red ribbon apostle. Mr..
Townsend Is an old time printer and news
paper man. He is pretty thoroughly identified
with the temperance reform movement.
Miss Maggie Mcguire has re-opened herlmil-
linery and drees-making rooms at the old stand
over E. Smith q Co.'s store. and il now pre-
pared to furnish as good work, both in hats and
dresses, as can be found in this village. Her
millinery goods are entirely new and comprise
the latest styles. She has engaged first-class
trimmer who cannot fail to suit the most fas-
tidious taste.
Sidney Fuller, an old and much respected
citizen Of this county. died at his home near
Mattawan on Sunday last. He had been some
thing OF an invalid for the past four or five
years, having been Frustrated by paralysis,
from the effects OF which he never fully re-
covered.
For some years he was q resident OF the
township of Arlington. He took an active
part in all matters Of public nature, and en-
joyed the confidence and esteem Of all his
neighbors and acquaintences
Allen Hurlbut died at his home In this
township, on Monday last after somewhat
protrscted illness, at the advanced age OF
seventy-four years.
NIX huIlDUt Was DOIu III Ouoluk COuuty,
Y. IN 1903. About eighteen years ago he
came to Michigan and settled in the township
Of Arlington. where he remained six years,
He then came to this township and settled on
farm about I'VE miles west OF this village on
the Lawrence road, where he has lived for the
past twelve years. For more than fifty years
he had been member OF the Baptist church,
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deacon. lie leaves Six living children four OF
whom live in this county, viz: One son in the
township OF Keller, and three daughters-the
wives of s. w. Duncombe, DR.. o. B. Virgins
and J. Fl. Woodman.
DR.. Henry A. Reynolds, the great temperance
reformer, visited this place on Tuesday and
Wednesday OF this week, and held rousing
meetings at the Opera House. On Tuesday
evening the hall was literally packed, an i'm
mense number being unable to gain admittance.
About four hundred Of all classes signed the
general total abstinence pledge.
On Wednesday afternoon the doctor organ
lzed Womans Christian Temperance Union,
one hundred and eighty ladies joining. The
members are distinguished by wearing white
ribbon badge. After appointing Mrs. Phoebe
Longwel Temporary President. and Mrs. j.
M. Brown, temporary Secretary, the society
adjourned to meet this (Friday) afternoon, at
three O'Clock. in the lecture room Of the M. L,
church, at which time permanent officers will
be elected. All are cordially invited to be
present.
In the evening Red Ribbon Club was or
ganized, with one hundred and seventy-five
members. The following officers were elected
President-Jobn Benedict.
Vice Presdents-H. w. McCsbe, 1. B. Con-
ner, Perry Bentley.
Secretary-Wm. II. Mason.
Financial Secretsry-Chasles Hudson.
Treasurer-John @. Rousseau.
Steward-John Shrine.
Marshal-Frsnk Pierce.
Sergeant At Arms-Jared Loveland.
Meetings will be held Friday evening and
Sunday afternoon, when the time and place Of
holding future meetings will be decided.
The following extract from the Lansing Re-
publican is 20 exact portraiture OF our ex-
perience on repeated OCCASIONS, and we doubt
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cannot refrain from repubhshing it for the
benefit Of all concerned, that they may see the
injustice which Is many times done the news
paper man, who is often the most neglected
! individual in the community. Events are con-
stantly transpring of which an editor would be
glad to make mention, but those most cognizant
Of them are often the most reticent 30 far az
he is concerned and will take some trouble to
furnish metropolitan journals such items,
while they leave their own home paper to learn
OF them as best it may. A widely circulated
newspaper, like the True NoRTHERNER, Is the
very best advertisement village or locality can
possibly have, and to enable it to increase ts
usefulness should receive the cooperation OF
all patriotic citizens:
Can anybody tell why publishers of news
papers are bound to pay hundreds OF dollars in
gathering facts about various benevolent en-
terprises, writing out and publishing the same,
and printing perpetual appeals IN their behalf
Why they should insert everlasting strings oil
notices. sweetening them with compliments tc
the individuals engaged and when an error
happens 70 be made or q notice casually omit
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