The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

Died-At her residence near Bangor, Jan.
IS, Mrs. Elizabeth Cottrell, aged &C years. =.
In Breedsville, the 18th inst, of consumption,
Miss Libbie New, aged 81 years. -. In Bangor,
January 10, Harry, infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Solomon jennings, aged year and days.
Will Carleton is certainly poet, but he has
some hard practical ideas in his head rs well az
germs OF poetic thought. He held mortgage
on Hillsdale county mans farm, and when
the time for foreclosure came he shut down
upon him like steel trap.
The drug and book store Of Roberts & Hill
house, IN Kalamazoo, narrowly escaped des-
truction by fire on Tuesday night. About eleven
o'clock fire caught IN the roof from red hot
chimney. Water saved the building, but did
much damage to the store and stock, covered
by insurance.
Two ruffians entered the restaurant OF Mr..
Edmunds Of Bangor, on Monday last, and COM
meaced brutal assault upon him. The timely
arrival Of another gentleman saved him from
serious injuries. The roughs received the right
kind of treatment in the end, and begged lus-
tily for mercy.
The midsummer holiday number Of Scribners
Monthly still continues to sell, the edition now
having reached 1880. Bryant's poem, "The
Flood Of Years." winch perhaps gave to it its
greatest strength, is to be illustrated and bro't
out by the Putnams in book form, ~ a compan-
ion work to Mr.. Bryant's Among the Trees. "
A meeting was held at Almena Center last
week for the purpose OF organizing telegraph
company and extending wire from Paw Paw
to that place. Nearly half the capital stock
was subscribed, and the following officers elect
ed President-E. r. Annsble Treasurer
F. J. McEntee; superintendent W. Stan
ton; William Carter.
1t was hard on that Bangor thief who whit
tied window sash nearly two hours before he
discovered that the next window had q hole in
1t big enough for two burglars to crawl through.
And just then to have Waterman fire at HIM.
was more than outraged human nature could
stand, 80 he left the premises right Off.
The dwelling house at Prospect Hill Cemete-
ry was burned on Monday morning last, ut two
O'Clock. Mr.. Brush, the occupant, lost nearly
all his household effects and clothing Of the
family, leaving them in very destitute condi-
ton. 1t is supposed the fire originated from a
defective chimney. There was policy OF IN
surance ON the house for one thousand dollars.
About o'clock on Monday morning last an
Incpient fire was discovered in the old wooden
mill building, which was extinguished by the
vigorous use of pals. The fire engine was
promptly on the spot, but Its use was dispensed
with as the fire had succumbed to the applica
ton OF few pals of water. The building had
just passed into the hands OF E. o. Briggs,
Esq, who, we understand, will convert it into
Touring mill.
The damage by fire to the Clifton House, IN
in this village, has been repaired, aud the house
put in thorough condition and re-opened fol
the accommodation of the travelling public. II
Is still under the management OF Mr.. L. s.
Luse, an experienced hotel man, who will spare
no pains in providing for the wants OF his pat
rons and in making them comfortable. Trav.
elers and others wanting hotel accommodation
will find this house pleasant and comfortable
place to stop at during their stay in this village
- How do / know whas is the Bible ?" 10 the
title of an article to appear in the February
Scrbne-, from the pen OF Tyron Edwars, d. D
which will furnish the great public in familiar
way with literary and Christian knowledge con
corning the ancient Scriptures, OF which 1t hal
always possessed too little. 1t is understood
that this article on the Old Testament Is 10 bt
followed by one on the Now, showing how thai
came to form part OF the great Book.
musical entertainment will be given a.
Longwel's Opera House, on Monday evening
next, by class of singers OF tins place who
have attended Prof. Graves institute, and have
gone through course OF voice culture aud fint
chorus drill, assisted by Mrs. NJ. E. King, one
OF the sweetest of soprano singers, Mr.. c. V
Smith, the brilliant basso, and Mr.. Hall, OF To
edo, tenor not easily excelled. The class vii
not fail to please all who will attend. Ever,
selection warranted to please some one. Dc
not fail to attend. Tickets for sale at Melchor'i
jewelry store.
The undersigned wish to extend their heart!
thanks to their friends for the liberal donation
gwen them on the evening OF she 18th inst
We recognize with warm appreciation thu
cheerful cooperation and services OF many II
arranging and preparing the elaborate enter
talnment OF the evening, as well as the gener
oslty Of the gifts, which amounted to abou
$780, May the Giver OF every good gift re
ward them abundantly, and grant them all tn
blessed glft OF eternal life.
THEo. ID. MARSH.
S. l.. MARSH.
We heartily endorse the following from tn
DowagIac Republican
Collections are bsing taken up for the chill
dren Of Y. p. Bliss, who lost his life at Ashta
bula. While charity ie a good thing, tho oil
adsge says it should begin at nome. Ten thou
sand dollars has already been raised for them
and this is sufficient to educate cothe and fee,
these two little fellows till they can make thei
own way IN the world. Beside, they will Away
be surrounded by friends who will render then
all assistance for the sake OF their beloved pa
rents AS the case stands, we hope not a oen
will be furnished by this community for th
purpose. for there are children here. perhaps q
worthy, who are suffering for necessary foo
and clothing.