The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-01-17

We heard it rumored that tho last letter
Frank Stearns wrote to his wife was very
brief. However Frank had good reason fol
not writing longer one. He wrote sitting
by red-hot stove with his arctics and buf.
falo overcoat on. and his ink froze up before
he could finish the epistle.
The following are the newly elected of
ficers of Paw Paw Lodge No. 81, A. o. u.
W.: w. III. Mason, M. W.; G.. w. Koons
F.: b. f. Heckert, G.; O.W. Rowland, Rec.
G. L. Chappell, F.; f. f. Stevens, Receiver
l. A. Whitman, /. W.; II. L. Quick, o. W..
W. II. Mason, Rep. to q. L.; B. F. Heck
ert, Alternate.
Last Sunday Messrs. Geo. w. Koons and
j. w. Free were each recipients of an ele-
CANT gift from the Presbyterian church, in
the choir of which they have sung for many
years. Mr.. Koons' present was pair of
gold bowed spectacles, and Mr.. Frees fine
bible. We trust that by their joint use they
may both be able to "read their title clear,
&C.
Overlooking audience at the NJ. Z. church
last Sabbath evening Mrs. Mary T. Lathrop
preached with great power and acceptability,
and the altar was filled with seekers. Meet
ings are to continue through the week. Leon
Edwin Bell of Evanston, Ills, is to assist
Young peoples meeting under the leadership
of Mr.. Bell at 3:45, each afternoon at the
brick Baptist church.
Quite number Of Masons from this place
visited the lodge at IIawton last week We'd
nesday night to witness the conferring of
the Masters degree. Though the work was
done by young members. still all agreed that
1t was as fine as any they had ever seen.
After the ceremony, all joined in doing JUS
tice 10 one of Mrs. Campbell's good sup
pers, and the Paw Pawites returned feeling
both pleased and profted by the evening s
entertainment.
Hon. j. j. Woodman installed the newly
elected officers of Paw Paw Grange, Friday
evening of last week, as follows: o. II. p.
Sheldon, Master; A. G. Glidden, Overseer; T..
l.. Warner, Lecturer; Clarence Richmond,
Steward: Willis Clark, Assistant Steward;
VIM. Clark, Chaplain; Harty IL. Woodman,
Treasurer; G.. L. Gilman, Secretary; Ford
Murch. Gate Keeper Dora Richmond, Pom
ona: Mary Sprague, Flora: Evaline Sheldon,
Ceres; Clara Sheldon, l.. A. Steward. On
Friday night of this week, an essay on "Ne-
gotiable Paper" will be read by Geo. E.
Breck. to be followed by general discussion.
KNOWLES -BURLEY-Thursday evening, Dec
81, 1885, at the residence of the BRIDES father, Mr.
John Burley, Mr. John Knowles and Miss Hattie
Burley were married. Rev. J. T. Killen performed
the ceremony.
We are sure Mr.. Knowles has been very
quiet about this, but the newly married
couple seem to have been none the less ear
nest. Both parties to this bargain have a
great many friends in Durango whose hearty
congratulations the Southeast will accom-
pany. MIR. Knowles is one OF Durango's
most prominent citizens, engaged in the real
estate and insurance business. He is the
present efficient city clerk of Durango, and
is progressive and prosperous. Miss Burley
is young lady who has large number of
friends in Durango's society circles. A wor-
thy couple of married folks.-DUraag0
S0utllcest. Johnny, the NoRTHERNER unitos
with your many Van Buren, county friends,
in Wishing you and your bride a long, pros
porous and happy life.