The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13


week, but is getting better, although not
able TO attend to business.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pugsley last
Friday night, a son and heir. Fred will have
TO advance the price of beef steak about
cent pound to provide keeping for the new
conner.
Our correspondent was in error in report
ing the marriage of Mr.. Frank Briggs and
Miss Idle Shoudy. Miss Shoudy says it is
any one.
A bible conference, under the auspices of
the Michigan State S. S. Association, is be-
ing held at Jackson, Mich. II continues in
session from the 10Th to the nth insts. in
elusive.
The new Detroit two-cent morning daily,
The Times, presents very creditable appear
ance in every thing except its press work. Evi-
IDENTIFY its new press has not yet worn off the
raw edge"
w. II. Solomon, the well known theatrical
manager will be here on the 20th, DIST, and
22d of the present month. Matinee Satur-
day afternoon. He has ono of the best COM
panies on the road.
The Treasurer Of Antwerp will be at Hurl-
butts in Paw Paw Thursdays, at Goodrich's
in Mattawan Tuesdays and at Kinney, Ad-
ans Co.'S. Lawton SATURDAYS, for the
purpose Of receiving taxes.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents in the township Of Texas KaIama-
zoo county. on Wednesday Dec. 5th, by Rev.
VIM. ID. Tompkinson, Mr.. George O. Rice,
of Paw Paw, 10 Miss Nernie Waters OF Texas.
Crowded houses everywhere have been
the rule with the "Union Square Uncle Toms
Cabin Company" The papers say it is the
best rendering of that popular play ever
given. They are sure to draw crowded
house here.
Fidelity Lodge No. TO- Daughters of Re-
bekah, recently organized here, is flourish
ing 1t bids fair to be the most interesting
Lodge of Odd Fellows in this place. Its
next meeting will be held on Wednesday
evening" Dec. 10Th.
All those who delight in masquerades will
have fine opportunity to enjoy themselves
at Lougwells Opera House on Tuesday. eve
ming, January lst 1881. Matt. of the Dyck-
man House will furnish the supper, and. of
course, it will be a good one.
At Canton. o.. aschool teacher named Lay
miller, punished little eleven year old girl,
for some infraction of the rules of school by
hanging her mp by the wrists for six hours.
The father of the child ought to Lay mil
Ter" out witha good hickory club.
Certain parties are prodding the Cass
county board of examiners, through the
columns OF their local papers II is claimed
that they could not, or did not, correctly solve
some of the mathematical problems furnished
by the State Supt. of Public instruction.
Quite thinning out was made among the
members OF the Paw Paw Fire Department.
at its meeting last Thursday evening, under
the rule requiring members 10 be stricken
from the roll who have been absent, without
excuse from three successive monthly meet.
ings.
Prof. French's lecture on the mound
builders" was very interesting indeed, but
was attended by but very few of our people.
The attempt 10 have a course of lectures
during the winter will, doubtless. 90 pcr-
manently abandoned as a prodtless under
taking.
We were agreeably surprised. on Tuesday
last, 10y a cali from our old army friend and
comrade, Capt, Thos. J.. Dean. The Capt.
and his estimable lady, who are residents of
Chicago, have many friends here. He is
adjuster for the Hartford Fire Insurance
Company.
The Young Missionary Band, assisted by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church, will
open their Bazar, on Friday afternoon. Dec.
l4th, next door east of Mrs Odell's Millinery
rooms. There will be articles for sale both
useful and ornamental. Ice cream, cake and
coffee will be served. All are invited None
need be disappointed. Come and see.
Miss Nora Munger, who has been teaching
school in the Richmond district, east of
town, was surprised by a visit from her
friends last Saturday evening. She was
staying at Mr.. Loveridges, where the COM
pany assembled. Oysters were served and
good time had. Miss Munger is an estima-
bic young lady and worthy the respect of
her large circle of friends.
Last Thursday an aged man and once
prominent citizen of this county made the
sage remark that temperance fanaticism was
hdp'uiy ulliDR our yrdVeyaruS ana INSANE
asylum. Before night he was lodged in
jail in disgusting state of intoIication.
"Saul has slain his thousands and David his
tens of thousands but strong drink can
discount all the warriors, both of ancient
and modern times.
AT q regular meeting of Brodhead Post
q. A. II. held last Monday evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected. Il. Il. Heckert,
p. c.; X. w. Noyes, S. V. c.; j. Andrews. j.
V. c.; II. w. McCabe, o. D.; H. w. Harvey,
Chap J.C. McLain, o. NJ; i. A. Crane,
Surg; G. Il. Rawson, o. c.: q. w. Rowland
and X. w. Noyes, representatives to Grand
Encampment, and l.. A. Crane and l.. G.
Hurd. alternates.
Steps are being taken looking to a grand
reunion of the Sd Mich. Cav. at Grand Rap
ids Mich. at some time in the near future.
All comrades are requested TO send their
names and addresses, TO Lieut.. Adrian Yates,
Grand Rapids Mich. Adjutants of Grand
Army Posts will confer a favor if they will
send to Lieut.. Yates the name and address
of each mernber OF the Sd Cav. belonging
to their respective Posts.
An effort is being made 10y Messrs. Long
well, Russell, Jordan, and Martin, 10 secure
ELI Perkins" the great humorist, to deliver