The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-08


Correspondence Of The True Northsrner.
Too much cannot be said IN praise Of the
Teachers Institute, which has been in ses-
sion in this city dunng the past week. A very
large number were IN attendance. Ninety
teachers registered and were in attendance dur
ing the session, which entitled them 10 an In
stitute certificate, which Is intended to have
some weight with school inspectors and officers
in their consideration OF applications for posi-
tons by the holders. Besides these, there were
quite q number not registered, but who were
ANXIOUS to gam such instruction as would
enable them to the more perfectly perform the
work, II they we're ever called upon to do So
Many OF the citizens were in attendance during
the day sessions, showing much interest in the
methods Of instruction presented by the in
structors. The evening lectures were largely
attended and we'll appreciated, as they richly
deserved to be. On Monday evening. The
Origin and Destiny OF the ADglo-Saxon Ian =
guage" was a subject which Prof. Estabrook
handled in mastery manner, instructing and
entertaining every one Of his hearers. On
Tuesday evening the same gentleman talked to
us OF Morals and Manners and Public Schools
The only objection to this lecture was that it
was too short. At it's close, all felt that there
house Of knowledge that they we're anxious he
should bring forth, but time would not permit.
On Wednesday evening" Professor II. ID. Har-
rover was to have lectured upon the subject Of
School and State but as he was unable to be
present, Prof Eastabrook was as ain pressed
into service and gave very instructive and IN
teresting little talk about School Discipline.
On Thursday evening the lecture was omitted
that all who wished might hear Gov. Croswell
on the political issues OF the day. On Friday
evening, Prof. H. ID. Narrower gave a very ad-
mirable lecture on School and State" to
whom he made the impression that he was an
earnest, deep and clear thinker. Take it all in
all. the citizens OF this city aud the teachers OF
the county have the best Of reason for remem
berng the past I" Institute Week with heart
felt pleasure and qualification.
Hon. VIM. Williams Gov. Crosswell and Mrs
Hazlett have broken the bread and poured on.
the wine of Political Truth to us, urging us in
eloquent appeals to do this (vote) in remem-
brance Of the honesty, integrity and noble
record Of the Republican party, which warning
all true. honest, impartial American citizens
will this day heed.
Friday night, the 25tb, the store Of Lee
Brothers was entered, by removing light OF
GLASS from the back door, and some $50 in
money stolen. John Purcell. George Bowers
and Hiram Upham are charged with the deed,
and are in Jail at Cassopolis, awaiting their ex
animation, which will probably take place this
week.
Sunday morning, the 9th inst, we had the
first snow storm Of the season. On Wednes-
day night it was followed BIZ a snow fall Of
some three and half or four inches deep,
very damp, and loaded down the trees to such
an extent, that very many of them were broken
down entirely, or made TO bear the appearance
OF very thorough pruning We hear an ex-
preston Of fear that many shade trees have
been 80 closely pruned that they will not sur
vive.
Potatoes are worth 35c. to 40c. Dry wood,
$50 per cord.
The Congregational Society have been him
dered in the repairs on their church by sudden
storm and the failure OF contracting parties to
send on the windows For the past two Sab
baths, they have held services with one section
(the top) OF the windows out. and many other
evidences Of repair in view.