The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-04-06
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From Our Own Correspondent.
Our young druggist, I. J. Baughman, has
employed Ed. S. Smith to dispense medicines
for short time. Rumor and the knowing ones
have coupled Tillman and ''orange blossoms
quite freely of late, and it is now settled that
he will lead to the altar this week Miss Emma
Haven, one Of BloomiRgdale's elite.
DR.. A. Stradley has sold his home and prac-
tice to DR.. NJ. A. Colman, OF Bear Lake, and
will locate some where in the South. We gave
him certificate of good character last Monday
by electing him, without opposition, to the
"giddy height" OF Constable.
Election day passed pleasantly, considering
the big Job our democratic friends had to do
the redemption Of this strong Republicans town.
ship from misrule. OF course ring had throt-
tied the people! A brace OF South Haven
carpet-baggers had conceived this novel CD idea
aud OF course 1t must be SO! The fiction was
embelished with skeleton that took the form
OF defaulter, whose offense and shame this
ring was condoping and concealing. This ring
gobbled all the offices The ring might die, and
then who would be competent to discharge Of
fetal duty unless we educated some new men
This was the inspiriting cry that went along the
line OF non-partisan" hosts and fired the
hearts OF leader and (mis)led. 1t was the old
democratic dodge to gain power, aided by few
dyspeptic Republicans. 1t was not, however,
as all such receptions are usually met by an in
telligent citizenship-the ring was gloriously
perpetuated. II. II. Howard who has served
our interests long and well, and where private
life is without Flemish, was reelected over his
opponent COZ last spring, also) by an increased
majority. John Killefer was elected Clerk, and
l.. X. Holmes. Treasurer. Entire Republican
ticket elected by ma orites ranging from 16 to
81. c, &. Townsend, W. Haven and l.. II.
Holmes are tho Rep. Town Com. for ensuing
year.
Tho most notable event OF the season. the
rendering of "Mlstletoe Bough" by home
talent, came of at the church last Friday even
ing. Friendship for the performers, curiosity
TO know how much OF true genus was vouch-
safed to u.s. rs well as sympathetic interest
IN the sad. sweet story OF Lord LoUel and Gen
ecieue, drew large and respectable audience
Space will not admit an extended notice; 1t /:
due. However, 10 cay that the rendering was
faithful, IN the man artistic, and so well re
coived by critical audience as will lead to it
repetition in the near future. Thirty minutes
for refreshment" was genuine rib-tickler
for both old and young. Miss Cora Eaton pre-
sided at tho instrument and added much to tn
enjoyableness of tho occasion. Taken all in e.
il was a most recherche affair
The Temperance Reform Club is steadll
gaining numbers. It's Friday evening meeting
are well attended and dong much good. 1
addition to this means, bands Of hope for til
children and socials. Last Sunday evening
series of semi. monthly union temperance NEE
ngs was inaugurated The gathering was ia
for a stormy night, and the deep feeling thel
! manifested promises well for future meeting
Speeches we're made by Elders Smith. Franc
! and Dean, aud J. Killefer and c. G. Townsen,
OsIAS.