The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-04
DECATUR LOCALS.
Own Correspondent.

to their household OF young cupid, whose abb
sence OF wings ID made up to him by the fact
that he has two good, bright eyes. Weight, 90
pounds.
John and Lon Lyle are buying hogs at the
Decatur stock pens and take IN large numbers
every day. Some OF the hogs that are brought
in are fine specimens, and the largest and fin
est looking ones are usually Of the Poland,
China and Chester White breeds
The cause OF Henry Morris, VS., Austin
Charles, tried IN Justice Court at Decatur, and
appealed to the Circuit Court-referred to o..
W. Rowland and tried before him at Decatur
two weeks ago, was decided by hun and his
report made and filed on Monday of this week.
He gave his decision ip favor of the defendant,
Charles. 1t is SAID the cause will be appealed
TO the Supreme Court
The Presbyterian Sunday School, under the
Superintendency of A. E. Copley, had It's quar-
terly review and examination on last Sabbath.
This school is now in most excellent working
order and there seems to be an unusual en-
thusiasm on the part Of teachers and pupils,
excited bv the very interesting way OF studying
the Scriptures which has been adopted by Sun
day Schools conducted all over the nation and
by the superintendent personal enthusiasm
aud the systematic methods OF labor introduced
by him into the school. The review above
mentioned was very interesting one.
The tenth anniversary OF the marriage OF
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis d. Roberts, which occurred
on Monday, December 31st was signalized by
social gathering on the evening OF that day,
at the residence on Delaware street, Of the ten
years bride and groom. The number present
was not large but 1t was an extremely pleasant
affair, and whether chatting or listening to
music in the pleasant parlors, or when seated
around the burdened tables, the company gave
their attention-one might Say their affection
ate regard-to what was before them, all pres
ent gave ceaseless evidence ,of the pleasure
they felt on the occasion Many remarks were
made on the personal appearances Of this es-
timable couple, and 1t was agreed by all that
ten years of married life had not produced
much change in them. The onerous duty pa
tiently done for ten years OF managing" each
other has perhaps toned them down little
and made them look trfe sadder, but that is
all. Many man who hasn't been married five
years Is balder headed tnan Lew now is, and
Carrie is as cheerful and good-hearted as ever,
although 1t was remarked on the anniversary
evening that she didn't look at all g bridey." If
one-balf the good wishes for their future pros
perity and happiness rendered this excellent
couple on this occasion are realized by them,
they viii indeed be fortunate pair, ard no
"good wishes" were ever given with moro
hearty good will than we're these.
They have just now a first class breach of
promise case in full progress. in Lansing. One
Howe, who is the Superintendent of the reform
school is defendant, and one Mrs. Mulkins,
who is the lady Superintendent is the plaintiff.
The testimony published in the Lansing Re-
publican shows how Howe was in the habit OF
l1ssing NIuldns IN the presence OF her daughter
and sister and how he used to tell the daughter
what capital father he would be to her after
he married her mother, and her sister what
nice brother-in-law he was going to be to her,
and how he used to visit Mulklns at her room,
and how the wedding day had been appointed
anc preparations made for that event, and how
Howe left for Ohio the very day previous to
the one appointed for his nuptias with Mrs.
Mulkins and how Howe married another wo-
man wilhelm Ohio And how he offered Mulkins
aplaster OF two thousand dollars for her bruis-
ed and bleeding heart, on his return.
We fear that this case will in some way bring
disgrace on the Presidents civil service policy.
1t seems that Howe's father is one of the Presi-
dents friends and was appointed to the Office OF
Superintendent OF the Ohio Reform School.
when Hayes was Governor. Young Howe
being the son OF the old Howe, Rutherford's
friend; must be provided for too. Ohio's Gov
ernor sent the young man up to the Michigan
Reform School, with request that he be taken
in, and our Gov, being friend of +. b., took
him in and promoted him to be Superintend-
ent, aud all was lovely with the young carpet
Dagger, and be went to kissing Mrs. Mulkins in
the halls and corridors OF the institution. and
would still be kissing and caressing her il he
had not went back to the land of Rutherford
and taken to wife Buckeye damsel
.Later.--Snce the above was in type. the
jury brought in verdict Of $1,000 in favor OF
the plantiff
The Chemical works are steadilv annroach.