The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-11-12
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Tongs, that man wants his skunk brought
home.
Six turkeys at one shot is good enough
for anybody.
JEFF Chaffee brought in couple more fine
wild turkeys on Monday last.
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"Chit- Chat" on another page.
Governor Alger has appointed Thursday
Nov. 26th, as Thanksgiving Day.
Prof. Russell was little under the wealth
er last Monday and had to lay off.
Lou. Woodman, the Dr.'s son, has gone to
South Bend, to attend the Notre Dame
school.
Wells Mosier is nursing very sore thumb,
caused by dog bite received while playing
with his "purp."
Those who were present report avery plea.
SAINT time at the party held at the opera house
last Thursday evening.
Bowen, the "Deep-cut" man, offers his Gus
his new ''ad'', this week.
Mr.. A. G. Runyan of Bangor, an old friend
of the NoRTIERNER as well as of the proprie-
tors, made Us a pleasant call last Monday.
The first session of the new class in vocal
music, will be held in the hall over DR.. May
nard's office, on Friday evening of next week.
The annual meeting of the State Horticul-
on the 1st, I'd and Sd days of December next.
The Episcopal society will hold social at
the residence of Mrs. Matte Nash, this We'd
nesday) evening. A general invitation is
extended.
The cutting down of the old poplar tree
in front of the Courier Office, removes an
ancient land mark, but improves the appear
ance of the street very much.
The bean market here is quite brisk. The
buyers are Conner & Wood, A. VanAuken,
and Nj. Wells. The former firm have already
purchased upwards of 5000 bushels.
There was a good congregation present at
the Disciple church last Sunday, both morn
ing and evening, and much satisfaction was
expressed with the preaching of the new
minister, Elder Russell.
Charley. Mosier returned one day last
week from a successful business trip to New
York. He has already started on another
trip. Charley has earned the reputation of
being first rate salesman.
Elder Russells subjects of discourse for
next Sunday are as follows: Morning service
"Christian Love-. Evening service "The BIZ
BILE and Divine Revelation"
Married, by Rev. l.. B. Fish, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, near Cora Lake,
Nov. I'd, 1885, Mr.. James Worbais of South
Haven, to Miss Lena X. Saxton.
A new railroad project is being somewhat
discussed. The contemplated line is from
Kalamazoo to Benton Harbor. public
meeting will probably be called in the near
future.
The next social of the Free Baptist society
will be held at Grange Hall, on Wednesday
evening, Nov. 18th. Supper will be in readi-
ness at six o'clock, and continue until all are
served. Everybody invited.
Next week Saturday evening there will be
an entertainment at the opera house consist
ing of sciopticon and panorama of battle
scenes, etc. II will be given for the benefit
of the q. A. r. boys, and is no humbug, but
genuine good thing.
Mr.. ID. b. Allen, formerly of Covert, in
this county, now secretary and treasurer of
the Featherbone Whip Mandatory, at Three
Oaks, Mich, writes us that the whip busI-
ness is booming, and that they turn out 200
dozen weekly. The company secured the
services of an honorable and competent man
when they employed Mr.. Allen.