The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

take.
Keeler is entitled to the credit of being
the first township in the county to settle
with the County Treasurer for the taxes of
1888. Keeler is frst-c class town in every
respect
John Robb has opened a harness shop in
the little brown building formerly occupied
by DIR. Hilton. Mr.. Robb has come into
possession of large portion of the stock
formerly owned by Mr.. Cook.
The case of the people VS.. George Edgel,
violation of liquor law, was tried last Monday
before Justice Rowland, and resulted in con-
viction. The court imposed a sentence of
$50 fine and 10 days imprisonment
Our Lawrence correspondent says, what
does anyone think the people care if some
one has a sty on his eye, or a yellow dog
dies. We don't want any one TO think your
regular correspondent wrote those fool items
of last week"
On Thursday last Charley Emery met
with quite an accident. He was leading
Burr Robbins big colt along the street, and
the animal kicked him on one side OF his
head. 1t was a pretty severe blow, but he is
Apb lhouSll OalSciOuslJ lhJuiSu'
The play at the Opera House by members
of Orcutt Post for the benefit of Brodhead
Post, came of last Friday evening as adver-
tised. The receipts were about thirty six
dollars, which after paying expenses and
being divided between the two Posts will not
seriously embarrass the treasury of either.
The following resolution was adopted at
the union temperance meeting last Sunday
evening" Resolved, that we request the
temperance committee of this town to call
mass meeting, at some appropriate time,
before the coming spring elections, to nom
mate, irrespective of party, staunch temper
ance candidates.
Keane's comedy company at the Opera
house on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, OF this week. Admission 20, 30
and 80 cents. Tickets for sale at Longwell's.
This company comes well recommended, and
the fact that they advertise for three nights
shows that they have confidence in their
own ability, to say the least.
Timothy Parks of Almena, was arraigned
before Justice Rowland, on Thursday last
and pleaded guilty TO the larceny of a set of
silver plated forks, stolen from VIM. y. Mas
ters, a travelling salesman. lie was sentenced
10 pay a fine of twenty-five dollars and in
default thereof to be jailed for thirty days.
He took the jail because he had to.
We have Just received Lovetts illustrated
catalogue of trees and plants for the spring
OF 1884. 1t is finely illustrated and filled
with valuable information on the care of
plants, trees and small fruits. Mailed to all
applicants free of charge, and for four cents
in stamps beautiful oolored plates included.
Address j. Z. Lovett, Little Silver, N. j.
Uncle David Byrns, the old shoemaker
who resided here for number Of years
died at the county house on Friday morning
last. Mr.. Byrns was q mau of more than
ordinary natural ability, well educated, and
had he never been addicted to the flowing bowl
might, and doubtless would, have spent his de-
clining years in peace and comfort, instead
of dying public charge, and filing pau
pers grave.
4 donation and oyster supper was held ut
the grange hall in Porter, on the 9th inst, by
the members of the Methodist Protestant
Church for the benefit of Rev. VIM. d. Tomp-
kinson, their pastor. a general good time
was had. The table committee arranged
fine table the entire length of the hall which
was twice filed and third time nearly full.
After paying expenses S37.1l remained for
the pastor.
Mr.. VIM. Il. Goats, hydraulic engineer, from
Kalamazoo, addressed our people at the
Court House, on the 9th inst, on the subject
of water works. His hearers were very
much surprised to learn that they we're using
var INN in, foot hox Ia
lieve it yet, Notwithstanding the statement
of Mr.. Goats that such is the case. Itwould
be fine thing to have Holly water works
here, but, at least, until such time as our
school house and railroad Indebtedness shall
be wiped out, we shall, doubtless, get along
very well in the old way, and save the $685.
600 it would cost, for other purposes.
Those who were so fortunate as to be at
the Opera house last night enjoyed q rare
treat. Never has Rip Van Winkle been
played before Lansing audience as it was
played last night. Joseph II. Keane proved
himself the equal of jefferson, and in some
the superior. Mr.. Keane was an
entire stranger to our people, and therefore
did not have as large house as he deserved.
But it was very appreciative one, and we
are sure that tonight he will have a house
worthy of so good an actor. He has an ex-
cellent company with him. Tonight they
appear in that laughable comedy, Mrs. Part
ington. If you wish to pass pleasant even
ing be sure and be there. Go and have
good hearty laugh. 1t will do you good
Ecenin9 Telegram.
The adjourned annual meeting of the
Van Buren, County Agricultural Society was
held at the Court House last Monday. Asa
Glidden read paper entitled "Fair Equiv
alents' which was followed by discussion.
The matter of life memberships elected .
good deal of discussion, but no action was
taken. Investigation showed that John
Cook Esq. was the or'y man who under the
statute was really entitled to a vote, so that
he comes pretty near being the society. A
meeting of the Board of Directors was held
on Tuesday, at which some changes in the
premium lists were made, and some few
changes in the bylaws, among which was
the striking out of the clause allowing life
10 make entries without the pay
ment of entry fees.
Robbins show.