The true northerner., 1880-02-20
MATTAWAN LOCALS.

The weather 10 moderate again. but look out
the bear saw his shadow all day, Calsmss.
The health OF Mr Danielson is feeble and ht
is confined to the house-ls not able to wall
without assistance. To be such prisoner ID
quite trying, although attended by all that
money and kind friends can do.
The death OF Mrs. ID. b. Richards, which oc-
CURED at Battle Creek on Jan. 20. after shor
illness, Of pneumonia. occasions much sorrow
She rests IN hope OF awaklng 70 immortal life
at the resurrection OF the just.
The health Of Mrs. Sturdeyant is slowly i'm
proving The father OF Mrs. S., Mr.. Burton
OF Albion, paid them a visit last week.
We hear many favorable remarks in refer
ence to the fact that we have some competition
IN buying produce. The opinion is expressed
tina. since Mr.. Stevens has commenced buying
1t has been benefit OF many hundred dollars
to this place. This is convenisnt shipping
point for large extent OF country.
Many will regret to learn Of the death of the
stallion Billy, formerly owned by Harry Durkee,
moro recently by Mr.. C. Bonfoey. The disease,
inflammation Of the lungs, lasted but Ave days.
number Of car loads OF popple have been
shipped from here the present winter. This is
. new industry for this place. The price paid
WAS two dollars and half per cord on the car.
Plenty Of plaster on hand and arriving At re-
duced prices from last year.
The socials continue in variety and interest
the last new invention in that line being su-
gar maple st the N. z. parsonage.
The standing joke in kerosene is to take your
can every time you go TO town. Not many
blessings on our wise (?) legislators who
changed the law.
II would not be overstating the matter to say
that the NoRIHERNER Is the best family new
paper in either end Of Michigan We know.
FOR we have sampled most Of them Of any ac-
connt.
AT the surprise partysin honor OF Master
Geo. Sturdevant, they had rafting time and
enjoyed themselves ~ much as they could un-
less they were bigger.
There is TO be S. S. concert al the VI. E.
church next Sunday evening.
From Another Correspondent.
Received teo late for last week
The social at Mr.. Burdick's fcr the benefit OF
the Congregational Society was well attended
aud good time reported.
The maple sugar social at Rev. Mr.. Wood
ards for the benefit Of The d. T. Society Feb.
TO- passed off very pleasantly.
The writing schools. conducted hero BY Prof.
A. l., Hawkins. appear to be giving general
satisfaction.
Mr.. stephen Burton. of Msrshal!. - visiting
friends here
There will be Sabbath school concert st the
NJ L. church on Sunday evening, Feb. az.
Mss Lydia Wait. OF Almena, is making it
pleasant for herself and friends by spending
ew days here.
Died. in Battle Greek. Jan. %. 1880. Mrs.
Jennie Richards wife OF David B. Richards. Of
NJ Mattawan. Mrs. Richards had gone TO Battle
Creek TO spend a few weeks. and while there
ook severe cold which terminated in pneu
nona and congestion. She was lady Of
marked intellectual ability, and no better tesi-
monial o' her goodness OF character eau be
given than the fact thai she was greatly be-
loved 10y al who knew her. She was true and
noble woman, = happy, loving wife. and her
brlgh. and cheerful manner never failed to win
It's way straight TO the heart. She leaves
husband, who has ths heartfelt sympathy OF
the community.
There o vacant place in our home TO day.
And our hearts are very sore,-
One we had loved has gone away.
And We know she will come no more.
But may the friends she loved so we'll
When lifes short day is Ger,
With her in sweet communion dwell
Where death can come no more.
Dear Friend, farswell,-Goi grant each
One Of us in deaths dark hour,
Like thee. may trust In His dear Son
Who has DER death all power.