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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-30
Time 10 set hens.

Time TO set hens.
Election next Monday.
District Court convenes to-day.
Choice plum butterat Bradleys II
The best line OF prints at Norden's. 81
Send in your order for tickets as early
as possible.
Caucus Saturday afternoon and evening
at City Hall.
Spring and summer sacking in all shades
at Norden's. St
Remember, We wish all the wood We
can get on subscription.
For Russian white oats, Hungarian and
Millet seed, go to Bradley's. tt
The County Commissioners were in ses-
sion Monday on ditch matters.
The new figure of Justice OH tbs Court
House presents fine appearance.
| III. Il. Cary has comenced work upon
his new brick block on Perry street.
Cleark Augenstein appears with his
corporation report this week. Read it.
A stone sidewalk is to be placed around
the Woke Block. The contract has been
let.
The small pox has got among the doc
tors at Defiance. We are told two of then
have it.
Graham crackers, ginger snaps, nick
nacks, all fresh and nice at
81 CARY'S.
Attend the dance at Woke Hall t. might
if you wish to spend a pleasant evening
and enjoy yourself.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-30

Choice teas at Bradley's.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
Ioral Hrparfmsnf.

Miss Carrie Parker is home OH visit.
Judge Mills is holding court at Kalamazoo
this week.
Mrs. Kremer fell over clothes line and
broke her arm.
Ab Free has gone TO work in G. q. Nash's
mill for F. q. Sheldon.
Detroit paid Patti $1,000 for her whistle
one night last week.
4 wife of a rag peddler of Elkhat caught
the smallpox from infected rags.
DIR. Woodman is suffering from bad cold
which renders him almost speechless.
Prof. Dunham was in town ON Tuesday
and gave his many friends pleasant call.
Old pigeoners' eyes begin To sparkle, Il
few stray focks have been seen flying about.
William Butler. who has been sick with
the typhoid fever for u long time ia around
again.
Mr.. ii. III. Bidwell of Edwardsburg bas
sold his trotting mare 10 ST. Louis parties
for $500.
The narrow gauge has Law at each end
and two Paws in the middle--it ought to be
extended.
Rev. T.. ID. Lewis. from Wisconsin, will
preach at the Free Baptist church next Sab
bath morning.
AsJsmcs Seeley was clIopping down tree
over in Csss county the other day the Ak
glanced, struck him in the face, cutting a
cash from his hair across his forehead aod
split his nose entirely open.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
COOPER SHOP

Wanted Immediately, 10000 black ash,
hickory and white oak hoop poles. for which
cash will be paid.
All kinds of tight work made from the
best seasoned stuff, kept OF sale and made to
order, such as pork and cider barrels, tubs,
we'll buckets, etc, and sold at the lowest
prices Work warranted.
Please call before you purchase elsewhere
Office st Red Shop, south end of Kalamazoo
street, towards the depot. 13S5m6"
Il. r. QUICK.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
LADIES' HaIR-DREssING ROOMS.

Mrs. f. 4. Roberts is now prepared TO
Shampoo or Dress Ladies' Hair i'll latest
styles. She also manufactures Saratoga
Waves and Switches. Hair conlbings rooted
and made into Waves and Switches in finest
style. All work warranted. Genuine Hair
Nets for sale.
Rooms over T.. Il. Roberts barber shop, in
the Granger block, Paw Paw. l372tt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
FLOUR! FLOUR FLOUR!

James ID. Wick has rented the Phoenix
Mill and is prepared To do the best custom
work III the milling line. in the county. All
kinds of flour and mill feed furnished on
short notice. Mr.. Wick is practical miller
and operates his mill himself. All orders
promptly filled and delivered without extra
charge within The village limits. Give him a
call and satisfaction is guaranteed l363tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
CLOSING OUT SALE.

Mrs. w. NJ. Porter will offer her entire
stock Of fancy goods, knit goods, hosiery
yarns, embroidery. silks, tassels, fancy work,
toilet articles. perfumery and confectionery,
for the next 30 days at greatly reduced
prices. 14O1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17

Mrs. II. Town, Fashionable Dress-Slaker
Cutting done in a superior manner by the
Tailor. System. Does all kinds Of Dress
Making. All work done satisfactorily
Farm produce taken in exchange for work.
Rooms, Geo. Ocobock residence. 1897
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
SOIDIERS ATTENTION. =

Pensions are paid every soldier disabled in
line of duty by accident or otherwise. a
wound of any kind, rupture or any disability
if but slight, gives pension. You that al
ready draw pensions can have them in
creased. Desertion does HOT operate as Il
bar to n pension. Back pay and bounties
promptly collected. II YOU have claims in
others hands that are dragging, corue and see
ME. War claims of every description prose-
cuted promptly and successfully. Come 10
NY Office and will show you claims ] have
got through IN MINI DAYS, not nine years nor
nineteen years. but NINE DAYS. Remember
am right III the business, know the ropes,
and have got everything 10 work with. My
terms are like the old Indians, mo duck,
no dinner" Letters of inquiry should con-
tain stamps and they will receive prompt
attention. Office always open and advice
as free as the air Of Heaven. Address.
CHAS. Il. GAILlGAN.
1890 Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
WHITE BARBER SHOP!

J. Wilcox would inform his friends and the
pulelic that his barber shop, under Sherman
& Avery's, continues 10 he run ON "white :
basis New chair. new raZorS and another
white barber. Give us call '69ly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
SEWING MACHINE FOE SALE.

The undersigned has a Singer Sewing Ma
chine, substantially as good as new, for sale
cheap. Will exchange for wood.
1402tf G. STEVENS,
With Sherman q Avery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
MATTRESSES AND LOUNGES.

Mattresses and Lounges made i'll your own
town. Having rented Mr.. Hutchi1is' shop
snd.secured his services, am prepared TO do
all kinds of repair work. Upholstering and
recaning chairs specially Shop near
Briggs Central Mill. Give me call.
1395tf Il. w. DEGRAFF.
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ALMENA MILLS !

Farmers, please take notice. Having taken
the Alnlena Mills, and repaired them for Gus
tom Work, l am now ready 70 sea and serve
all it's old customers, guaranteeing dispatch
and satisfaction in oil respects.
Give me q call.
4370tf NJ. 4. MINER.
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HORSE TRAINING.

Having had several years experience in
handling colts, am prepared to train colts
10 be driven either single or double. Ugly
and vicious horses made kind.
WILDER BABCOCk.
Paw Paw. Mich. l402tf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17

EvrIYBoDY ADMITS after trying them thai
Rinehsrt's Liver Pills are the best. Only
one for dose. Sample dose free.
For sale by Dunconbe, Stearns q Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
CORN SuEI.LERS.

Conner N Wood have for sale the "RlGHT
SPEEDY" Corn Shelter. Ii is The neatest and
cheapest machine in the market. Call and
see it and gel your corn shelled.
1883 CONNER II WOOD.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
SAW CUMMING.

have again rugged up FOR saw-gumming
at my residence ON Pine Street, second door
east of Niles Street. Al work done prompt
ly, III the best manner.
1891 ASA IANDpHERE.
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FOR SALE.

A house and two lots on 'the corner of
Michigan avenue and Paw Paw street, village
of South Haven. "a desirable location, will he
sold at bargain. Enquire of Mrs. ID.
Gurnsey. Paw Paw, Mich. 1397m2*
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INSURANCE.

| have the agency for the following COM
panies. Before insuring, call and get terms
Home, ". V; Phoenix, Brooklyn; Hartford
Conn.,: Continental, NY 13S9tf
GEORGE CoNKLIN, Lawrence, Mich.
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Paw Paw. Mich.
COpYIS'T.

Legal documents copied with neatneSs AND
despatch by MISS MAMIE l.. ROWLAND,
13S1tf Paw Paw, Mich
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A. w. HENDRICk, PHYSICIAN AM
SURGEON.

DR.. Hendrick gives special attention 10
diseases of the lungs liver and kidneys, and
TO female complaints i'll the treatment of
which he is exceedingly successful. Office
over Longwelrs drug store. Paw Paw. 96tf
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PICTURES.

Prater is working the new process by
which lie can take pictures i'll all kinds of
weather. Babies pictures taken almost in
stantly. 1899
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WHOLE NO. 1904.


absence of tho family, and would have burned
but for the timely arrival of the neighbors.
Judge Isaac AIarston - quite o granger.
He has lately purchased = carload Of Jersey
cattle, which are descendants from the three
best strains of Jerseys, VIZ: Nphea. Victor
and Lawrence.
We learn that the neSlth or L. T.. Chad
wick, of Decatur, is rapidly falling and the
announcement of his death usy DO looked
for at any time he is still in Florida whore
he aud his wife had gore tor nis health
The editor of Grsenback paper has been
securing around some Of the school houses
in this county, hunting Gp advance subscrib
ers 10 his paper. But tho faithful have dis
tinct recoIections OF ine raorey lost backing
up such newspapers.
G. G. Nash has rented q par OF his mill 10
Mr.. f. q. Sheldon, OF Chicago, VINO has put
III saws and machinery Tor making feloes.
neck.yokes, etc. Mr. Sheldon has purchased
quite a large anlount OF o.k and hickory
timber for that purpose in this vicinity.
The concert on Wednesday evening by
Prof. Leslie and his assistants, is spoken of
by our musical people a. being very fine.
one of the best ever given in town. 4 con
ventiorl. to last live days, was readily organ
lied. 1t will he conducted by Prot Vane.
Edwin Martin and .. w. Rowland attend
ed the session of inc Grand EncanpInent OF
Odd Fellows, as representatives OF Paw Paw
Encampment, at Lansing last week. Mr..
Martin is the representative 10 he Grand
Lodge which neets in the eane city or the
2lst inst.
State 'rressurer PSitchssd has recently
paid the last three az the Old adjusted two
million-losn bonds Gee laprafy 1st, 1863
amounting 10 S3.oGl. Each bord rad three
coupons attached No Interest Was paid
after maturity OF the bonds. Trey were sent
Ia New York by psrtie, in Ersland.
''e'' NJ We 'ici Nfi"iA'A "Ao "'le oe'''''''f'
'Ne i'i', -'''''''' ''''i'''o-'''S '- ''''" "''
ding at Cassopobs, on Thursday evening of
Jost ,y4.,. ,bort 1-l ,e ,bs;, ,,,r;sh;o,,.,,.
gave them a pleasant surprise, and presented
them beautiful bedroom rot and upholster-
o1 oha;,y r,,d.,a sro;,,, .ot,a so s,o1een,..,
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The annual meeting of Board OF Directors
oi the van bmeh county Agricultural 10
, ciety. vas held at the once Oh tue secretary
OH lneSdaS' =. \. h"rrlsoil' VINO Mas hiSae
-, en-
Quite a numerous party assembled ~ the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
EOR SALE.

Forty Acres of land oil cleared and stump
ed, good house and barn, wei! and water, in
the center of Waverly township. I will trade
for larger place. My object is 10 get more
land. 1402t3
MICHEL DILLON.
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Paw Paw. Dec. 10Th, 1881.
The undersigned wishes 10 sell his proper
ty in Paw Paw, or exchange for a small place
in the country. l3Jau
J.. CRANE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17

MOTHERS, MOTHERS Don't fail To Try
Rinehart's Worm LoZenges for your child
ren-the only medicine that destroys the
Worm nest
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AUCTION, AUCTION

To all persons wanting an auctioneer. |
am prepared To make sales at reasonable
rates. F. ID. GREENMAN, Auctioneer.
14014H Paw Paw. Mich.
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FOR SALE CHEAP.

One Pool Table and ono Carom Table.
Both in Dyckman House. 1902
W. n. JOHNSON.
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Local and Business Notices

Saxony and Anna Yarn, Shetland Wool
and Crewels i'll all shades, az Mrs. Porter's.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
A DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE

Az q bargain on easy terms, l mile east oi
Paw Paw. For particulars. enquire of X. o
Resbe, Paw Paw, Mich. 13sjtf
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Everything new and stylish in Collars,
Lace Aprons and Tides, 10 be found at Mrs.
porters.
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f.. A. CRANE.

Attorney at Law. Office over Avery's store
Paw Paw. Michigan.
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w. r. HAWKINS e. son.

BROKERS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, AND con-
VEYANCERS.
Money TO loan and collections made in all
parts o. Van Buren, County. Replittances
promptly made. Office opposite Dyckman
House. 133Sly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-02-17
MANrED 6.noN CORDS

Stave and Heading Bolts. Call at Paw Paw
Stave Factory near Depot for further par
ticulars. 1894
G.. g. NASH.
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WANTED.

ro rent good house and barn by April
ne1t--snall family. Address
l401t4 \. r. HALL, Paw Paw. Mich.
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Come TO Time.

For Rockford, Elgin, Wsltham, Springfield,
Lancaster and other makes OF Watches, Stem
or key winding, in cases any weight from two
10 iive ounces bunting or open face, 20 10
Cbappels Jewelrv Stcse opposite the Dyclman
House
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VALENTINES.

The finest assortment ever Displayed in
Paw Paw. can now he seen at the Post-O Office.
GEO. w. MATTHEW'S.
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81" All work contracted for. will be done at
prices agreed upon with Dr. Robinson. 37tf
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Patching, etc. neatly done. Cisterns and
, Cellars repaired. DENNIS CRANE.
Paw Paw. Mich. 1403tf
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SECONDHAND BUGGY WANTED.
wHITEwAsHING. KALsoMlNING. .

Any one having Il good second hand buggy
for sale, enquire at this Office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-01-04

CuELsEA.-Dr. G X. Bagley is again quite low
...S Some OF the young people gave literary en-
tertainment at the Congregational estry last
Friday evening, under the direction Of the
woman's Christian Temperance Union. IA. S.
Austin, administrator of Elihu Iyde's estate, will
hold an auction at Mr.. Hydes late residence next
Saturday, selling the Gould mill property located
some two miles northeast of the village, the
Chandler garden, and other property. -. Union
meetings are held each evening during the week
OF prayer An alarm of fire at about nine
O'Clock Monday morning was caused by a slight
blaze in the house occupied by George L. Hatch.
The cause was a flaw in the chimney, and 1t
came near being more serious affair. Deacon
Franklin Dearborn has received his DIST election
as superintendent Of the Congregational Sunday
school. Warren Stearns is about again, though
not entirely recovered from his injuries....
Baruch Smith, whose death in Washington is no.
ticed in another column, had been resident of
that town nearly ninety years, his father being
one of the early settlers. ....T There were no
Christmas trees at the village churches, but the
day was appropriately observed by exercises on
Sunday, and there were number of family and
neighborhood trees throughout the town and
also one at the west hill church.. d.. The executive
committee Of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union lately made a call on all persons suspected
of the illegal sale of liquor, requesting them to
desist written appeal was also sent to phys-
clans and druggists asking them to be careful in
encouraging the medicinal use ofliquor.. Eight
members of the Congregational church have died
during the past year, larger number than for
many years. Governor Farnham has commits
stoned Willard S. Hatch justice OF the peace in
place of the late Aaron Davis. The friends of
Mr. and Mrs w. S Russell gave them surprise
party on Saturday evening, which was the 3Oth
anniversary of their marriage. The band gave
a promenade concert Saturday evening. Mary
S. Bacon will not return to school at Andover,
Mass, this winter, account Of trouble with her
avaa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-01-04
Mortified Items.

- - -
Inc annual meeting Oh No''nnelo Lodge OF
ouu FELLOWS 'Numper ~ was nelu on lnurs-
uy eVen'ng, Decenoer zv'n' T. u. braoioru
was eiec'eu N. u w. hueoi.on' " Vi D. n
nser.on secretary ana H. huns'ey' treasurer
oe"i'' Ol'n'on Lodge No no. =, ana A. M heid
lS anhua' meeting ior tne o'eo"on Oh oihcers on
lueSuay evening" Decenoe. .''n W. NJ
u. was eiec'eu W, M =. ~ ho"es' o.
VIZ T. WINCH o. W. H. - Nenyon' secre-
~iy' ana D. y, ih"yel' treasurer ros'
'onnSon' " a, ~ ~ i'S an."a, r"oe.'ng IN 10
ue"oe', e,ec.eu o. io"nSon'' Con . L. h'cp'
" ~ " L. hasehan, .. " ~, ",i''"'n o.one'
NJ ~ - o,nen' w. ~ % "Vi"orooh, W Vi
' vans " anu mop - 'es'',ai
was ne'u at .ne roo''s .. 'e 'u''s soo,e'f o. 'ne
hpiscopa, enu,cn On inu,su"s o'en,ne oi n's'
weeN' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 'no i''a' iaise NUM-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-01-04
MarkeR.
Live Stock Market.


The following Is teegrapc report Of the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, January 3, 1852;
Cattle. SHEEP. Ho0s Calrei.
A. market this week i6o2 I'M l95i5 2ie
last week. ....,.. LAS b3ll l5s5l lgl
one year ago.. ais 1920 1914 $50
PR1CEs-EItra fat and heavy premium oxen So O0Gs5O
hrst quality sl00I5D; second quality, $500 t6j0 third
qualify 550 per 100 os total weight hide taow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs 81 IS $500
according 10 their value beef. Steer, $50 10s Mich
cows s0OO63OOO extra good, s35OOG45OO with with
ont calves, may be agreed farow and ordinary SIS
$500, Stores. yearllngs sl00Gl3.Q0. two-year-olds,
S4O0G26 00 threeyear-olds, S2OiD6t45O0 Sheep 3f5
extra, 5lSH6ic " dor s95OG6.50 X head. Lambs, va
DC n ~ SheAred sheep, Oft0c n n Shotes wholesale,
DC; retail 5Gl2c u h. Fat hogs, 6isG7c X N: northern
dressed hogs, OO6De0c n n. Veal calves, 31Sc " n.
BRIGHTON hides, So 1sc; country lots 7sfts. Calf skins,
l2@l2Hc u n. falow, 6@Dl6c u n; country, 3k6I6f.
Pes with wool on, 75csl.5O each; country lots, 75c@
81 80 each.
REMARKs.-The supply of country cattle was larger
than last week The market quicker and country lots
that arrived this morning were mostly disposed of to-day
We noticed a slight improvement in prices for medium
grades. Taylor Harpn sold ten average 800 MS
lbs. live al sc, and three cows average 500 b' live at
SIC; W. II. Bardwe sold twelve oxen to dress 100 10
each A. SSls u H. dressed weight Prices have improved
on the best grades of sheep and common 0cks rule steady.
H. " Whippe sold hundred sheep average II bs at
SIC; X. r. Pollard sold small lot average 81 bs at Sc
Ballard Wilcox sold sixty lambs. weight not given,
at 6, and seventy sheep, average " b at 5c 81 h.
veas still in demand and easily sold II Of good quality.
Poultry sells at loo q b. The supply Is 500 pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-01-04
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs.-The supply Of fresh eggs has increased few
lots still command 30c but of the stes have been at
2I629c % dozen. LINED are steady at 22G23c.
BEANS.-Pei beans are arm at s3.35@ll40, and choice
Mediums at s3.306335 " bushe Yellow Eyes have been
in good demand at s25O3 and Red Kidneys sell readily
at s275@t3 ~ bushel.
P0rArOES.-Reeepts continue light and prices have
ruled arm at Sl05IllO for Aroosook Rose, and sl1O5
for eastern and northern Rose and Jackson Cag1es IRON
Nova Scotia are selling at IOGsOc u bushel.
CHEEsE.-The market has ruled steady at 1908 for
good to choice with some nne lots at 349Sc q NJ Hold
n at these prices and confident That val
will be lower Common stock rather slow OF sale,
and lots could not be forced of except at low prices
BUrTER.-Trade has been light usual at this time of
and prices without material change. There
nues to be small supply of choice butter and desirable
lots readily disposed OF fast they arrive Fresh
made western creamery still holds the lead and readily
mards 3s1i0c with few fancy kinds two cents u h
higher Only small portion OF the northern creamery COM
ing In Is good enough to command Soc but strictly
choice October make worth 3sc. Fine lots of fall dairy
are sought after at 333c but they are very hard to
find and of the late-made New York and Vermont
dairy lots at % csc. Long dares which take in the
whole seasons make at $50 sc for choice down to
ec22c for common. Very little butter of kind be
bought under zoe 81 h.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-01-04

WATERBURY, CESTER.-The week of prayer is
being observed by union services. Monday an d
Tuesday evenings the meetings were at the Meth
odist chapel, Wednesday and Thursday at the
Baptist house and Friday and Saturday at Semi
nary Hail. .. Last Monday was the twenty fifth
anniversary of the marriage of Deacon Pratt and
wife On that evening their friends to the num-
Der Of seventy-five gave them a surprise The
exercises were opened by singing Aud Lang Syne,
after which letter was read from Miss Colley,
who was unable to be present on account of sick
ness, then a poem by Miss Martha Alger was
read, after which Rev. Mr.. Church presented the
deacon and wife, in behalf Of the company, with
a dozen silver knives, spoons, and a fine castor.
Mr. Church's remarks were appropriate to the
occasion, and were feelingly responded to by Mr..
and Mrs. Pratt. =. on Monday evening of last
week Mr. and Mrs W. ii. Anderson invited their
neighbors to assemble at their house and enjoy
the sight and the fruits OF bountifully laden
Christmas tree. The house was filled with old
and young, and all enjoyed the evening. Mrs.
True b. Smith contributed much to the interest
of the evening by her fine playing and singing
.... Mrs. II. NJ. Adams has received a Christmas
present OF two hundred dollars from Hon. w. S.
| Hobart OF San Francisco, CAL Mrs. Adams took
care OF the mother of Mr. Hobart for the five and
half years just previous to Mrs Hobart's death
Mr.. Hobart seems to appreciate her labors at that
time The money was very thankfully received
-. Although the past week was very stormy
the preachers meeting was well attended and
some powerful sermons preached.