The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-31

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mas presents, given them as an accompani-
ment to purchase of thousand cigars.
The body of Martin Kane, which has been
reposing in the vault at Prospect Hill Gem
etery, was consigned to its last resting place,
on Tuesday last, with Masonic ceremonies.
There was very pleasant Christmas party
at the opera house last Friday evening.
About fifty couples were present and partici-
pated in the dancing The music, Shows
Orchestra, was first class.
The annual meeting of the Van Buren
County Agricultural Society, for the election
of officers and the transaction of other busi-
ness, will be held at Town Hall, on Tuesday
next, at ten o'clock a. M.
AS the man who aims high will shoot above
the man who simply fires at point blank
range, SO he who begins the new year with
good resolutions may reach higher standard
than one who makes no effort to rise.
The following letters remain uncalled for
in the Paw Paw postoffice for the week end
ing Dec. Goth, Cooley, William; Cobb, Mrs.
Cora; Davie, G. E.: Donaldson, Frank; Harri-
son. Dorthy; Palmer, Mrs. o.; Phelphs, Ed.
The Sabbath. or Lords Day-which?"
will be the theme at the Church of Christ
next Lords Day morning. At five o'clock in
the afternoon there will be preaching, after
which the ordinance of baptism will be ad-
ministered.
The Odd Fellows will hold a social at the
residence of l.. w. Osborne on Wednesday
evening" the Both inst. general invitation
is extended to the members of the fraternity
and their friends. Supper will be served at
six o'clock.
Our sportsmen report heap of fun at the
Christmas shoot The modern method of
shooting at target, instead of at the birds
themselves. rs great improvement, and robs
the sport of the feature of cruelty that was
formerly attached TO it.
The Paw Paw Herald is nothing if not
enterprising One Of the attractions to be
found in its columns, each week, is the Ma
tional greenback platform adopted at Indi-
anapolis, in May, 1884. This might well be
termed a soeak-ly attraction.
Frank Kelly has gone to Morley, where he
has secured q situation as clerk in q mercan-
tile establishment. Frank is q number one
man at that business, and while the NORTH
ERNER regrets to have him leave our town, 1t
is pleased to see him prosper.
The Presbyterian Society will hold its an
nual election of trustees at the church on
Monday, January 4th, 1886, at 1870 pm In
addition to the election, there are other very
important matters TO be considered and a full
attendance of the members is requested.
The following officers were elected at the
last meeting of Paw Paw Lodge 1. o. .. F.:
w. NJ Snow, n. e.: l.. w. Osborne, V. e.;
Ed. Phillips, S.; A. Z. Mcneil, =. S.; ID.
Chapman, r.: 4. M. Snow, Rep to q. l.. In
stallation of officers next Friday evening.
Mr.. Jos. Davey desires to inform those
parties who stole the heart of his cider while
it was partially frozen, that it is all thawed
out now and that they are welcome to what
remains. 1t isn't very strong but it might
possibly make vinegar, in the course of
time.
Mr.. j. w. Free has sold his hardware bust
ness to Messrs. Bilsborrow and Dunning.
The new firm will take possession as soon as
the invoice of stock can be taken. The
NoRTHERNER wishes the new establishment
as great degree of success as its predecessor
has had.
The following named gentlemen have been
elected as officers of Paw Paw Enc. No. 80,
/. o. .. F., for the ensuing term: l.. w.
Osborne, G. p: 4. III. Snow, S. W.; b.
O'Dell, H. p; F. X. Bassett, j. W.; Ed
Phillips, S.; A. +. Mcneil, p. S.; J. Il. Tirrell,
T.; Rep. to G.. T., j. l.. Tirrell.
Mrs. S. L. Bowen presented her husband
with $500 Christmas plesent-sgirl. This
was great stroke of economy on the part
of the "deep-cut''. In future years birthday
and Christmas presents can be combined
which will be great saving. Bowen is on
the high road to riches and fame.
The following are the newly installed
officers of Paw Paw Lodge. +. & A. NJ: G. s
Maynard, w. NJ; A. II. Smith, S. W.; w. M
Thayer. j. W.; T.. G.. Thayer, s. D.; w. Lee
]. D.: l.. G. Hurd, Sec; f. T.. Stevens, T.; FL
Wise and L. Sherrod, Stewards; X. Setch
field, Tyler; A. IL. Smith, Organist.
The Arabian sheikh, who attended the
"dromedary,'' pretended to be an Odd Fellow
but was found to he mere pretender, a
fraud who could not give the word" and wa:
| therefore stripped of his regalia which was
given to David Chapman, worthy brother
Dave felt awful proud OF it. They say hi'
wife did il.
The following is list of the newly elected
officers of Paw Paw Chapter Il. A. NJ: Ella
Curtis, II. p; c. Il. Ocobock, X; +. B. Dun
ming. S.; Il. o. Beebe, G. of H.; A. II. Smith
X. A. c.: G. s. Maynard, Z. S.. s. Holmes
Sd V; w. Nj. Thayer, Cd "; L. q. Hurd, Is
V. +. F. Parks, Sec; l.. B. Sheldon. Treas.
To be filled, Sent.
We received Christmas present iron
Portland. Oregon, beautiful picture of
handsome young lady, Miss May Cook
daughter of our old friend. Prof. T.. Cook
We hardly think We should have known her
as We remember her only as bright littl
girl, instead of full grown woman. Pleas
accept our thanks, Miss May.
The Sunday school at the Christian Churcl
was re-organized last Sunday, and the follow
ing named officers elected: Elder w. j. Rus
SELL Supt.; Mrs. w. j. Russell, Asst. Supt
Miss Julia Fluett, Sec: Miss Mamie Row
land, Organist q. w. Rowland, ChoristeI
T.. Ii. Lindsley, Treas. The school is in
very fiourishing condition, increasing il
numbers and interest, money in its treasury
and its supplies for 1856 all purchased an,
paid for.
| The Christmas festivities at the variou
churches i'm the village were we'll attende,
and very interesting. The trees at the Pres
byterian and Free Baptist Churches bore
goodly quantity OF fruit, the supper at th,
First Baptist Church served 10 fill about 20'
hungry people, while the "dromedary" n