The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21

Mrs. Ben Desenberg has two sisters WIS.,
iting her from Kalamazoo.
Rev. o. ID. Watkins delivered temper
ance lecture at Porter last Friday evening.
The Sunday schools of Lawton will unite
and picnic at -Four Mile lake next week.
Mr.. Pierce formerly of this place, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Dunn last week.
Geo. w. Comstock, wife and child of
Detroit, visited with friends here last Sab
bath.
Geo. w. Robinson has put down a new
sidewalk between the hotel aud bakery,
which is another improvement.
Miss Jennie johnson, after a pleasant
visit with friends in Chicago, returned Sat-
urday evening Willis smiles.
Kinney d Harper are the Lawton wheat
buyers with office in the Kinney d Adams
building up stairs. Market price Monday,
rs cents.
Geo. w. Robinson and wife left last Mon
day for the Upper Peninsula. They 80 fer
the benefit of their health, which has been
quite poor.
1t is this week Saturday that Porter and
Mattawan play on the Lawton grounds for
that $50 prize, instead of last week as we
mentioned
Mrs. p. q. Kennedy and Mrs. Henry
Ford are visiting relatives around the state
and their husbands are having a jolly good
time all alone.
The ladies of the NJ. Z. society gave
supper on the green adjoining the church,
Friday evening, to those who had donated
toward shingling the church.
The Lawton second nine gave the Malta
wan first nine a trouncing here last Saturday
by score of Il TO 6. Official umpire,
Danny Green. The second nine is now
ready to tackle any club in the county.
Lawton and Paw Paw will play game of
ball here to-day "Wednesday and as our
boys never practice. their chances are good
for losing Paw Paw has some Lansing
players to help them, and a good close and
exciting game may be expected. Admission
Loo; ladies free.
The skating rink question is again being
agitated here, and a number of our promin
ent business men are talking strongly of
erecting building for that purpose which
can also be used for lectures, entertainments
and dances Such structure would pay in
this town. as it does in others, and is very
mnch needed.
Those who attended the select party given
at Morrill's hall Friday eve, enjoyed a rich
treat, as it was one of the finest ever held in
this village. The managers secured Battle
Greeks full orchestra which made elegant
music. The musicians were well equipped
and played on the street both afternoon and
evening. The hall was tastefully arranged,
and the whole affair was credit to those
who had charge Of it.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents in this village, Wednesday evening,
August 18th, by Rev. O. ID. Watkins, Miss
Mary Mullin to Prof. Charles Dolan of Up
SLANT. A number Of elegant presents were
received by the bride. Relatives from
abroad were present, among them Prof. Thorp
of Coldwater, former principal of the Paw
Paw schools. The bride is one of Lawton's
best, most intelligent and highly educated
young ladies. Mr. Dolan has been engaged
for the coming year as principal of the
Wayne school, and his new made partner
will teach in the same school. We wish the
happy couple a joyous and happy voyage
down the pathway of life.
The following resolutions were adopted by
Lawton Lodge No. So l. o. O. F., at its
last session:
WHEREAS II has pleased Almighty Providence TO
remove from midst our beloved brother Asel
Bryant, therefore
Resoired, That we recognize with humility the
decree of an all-wise and merciful Providence.
yet We do most deeply deplore and mourn his loss.
Rea0irCd. That We deeply sympathize with his be-
reaved family and friends ia their affection.
Rc2Oircd, That in honor OF his memory, the
| Lodge be dr6ped in mourning FOR thirty days. as d
last tribute TO departed brother.
RcSOirCd, That these resolutions be placed upon
the records of this Lodge and a copy furnished 10
the family Of the deceased, and copy each TO the
NoETHERSER and COrTiCr of Paw Paw, Mich.
y. V. FINCH,
i T.. W. MCNEIL,
| ID. W. POWELL,