The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12

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worthy of fair share of public patronage.
We return thanks TO our friend, Ed. Oar
ling of Detroit, for copy of president
Cleveland's inaugural address, in advance of
the arrival of the daily papers containing the
same.
Our new village board held its first meet
ing last Friday evening. There was but lit
tie business transacted, the appointment of
committees ETC., being postponed until the
next meeting.
Broughton is very busy waiting on his
many customers If he has to work hard
il is his own fault. His thriving and in
creasing trade was "Brought-on" by judi
cious advertising.
Cummings keeps coming with his new
"ads," and thus keeps customers coming to
his store, and cash coming into his Golfers,
all of which is very becoming, and very
pleasant for Cummings.
1t will be observed by reading an amended
ordinance, Published in another column of
this paper, that our village board do not be-
believe in the doctrine of trade. At
least they legislate in favor of protection to
heme industry.
Tuesday night of last week, Mr.. Rinado
b. Lane of this village, was stricken with
apoplexy, since which time he has been very
i'll, most of the time deranged. Little or 10
hope is entertained of his recovery. Later,
Mr. Lane died at o'clock a. M, Wednesday.
South Haven people are enjoying pros
pectiye railroad boom. They are looking
tor the early advent Of the "narrow gauge"
and the extension OF the Central track to the
mouth of the river, and hoping for line of
steamers TO Milwaukee in connection with
such extension.
The next Odd Fellows social will be held
at the residence of c. V. Burdick, on Mon
day evening March 16. A general invita-
ton is extended TO members of the frater-
nifty and all their friends Supper at
O'Clock Burdick's is good place to spend
an enjoyable evening.
Time, Sunday evening. Place, between
Decatur and Paw Paw. DrdmdtiS pers0R9,
Will b. and Will S. in one cutter, three col
ored ladies in another. COntretemps, ladies
spilled in snow bank, horse ran away. Re-
suit, five persons, one sleigh, single seat,
ladies rode, boys walked.
Peter Van Dyke of Tallman, Mich, was in
town last week. He reports everything as
prospering at that place. Judging from the
roll n bank bills he exhibited, we should
say he was right about that matter. Mr..
Van Dyke, Ike hundreds OF Others says he
could not get along without the NoRTHERNER.
Town meetings, this spring, will be held
on the 9th day Of April, three weeks from
next Monday. Send in your caucus notices.
No charge for their publication. After
nominations are made send in your copy for
tickets. We will print them neatly, promptly
and correctly, and for reasonable compensa-
ton.
We acknowledge the receipt of an invita-
ton 10 attend a grand masquerade ball at
Decatur this evening, March, 18th. The in
vitation cards were printed at the Office of
the Decatur Republican, and were very neat.
But, Andy, you took an unfair ADVANTAGE Of
the boys when you pat your imprint ON
them so prominently.
Married, on the 9Th inst, at the residence
of the bride, in the village of South Haven,
by Rev. Chas. johnson, Hon. George Han
nahs TO Mrs. NJ G. Dounsberry. The newly
married couple have gone on a trip to New
York and Washington. The many friends of
Mr.. Hannahs, in this county will wish him
happy married life.
Once more we call attention to the fact
that well conducted newspapers neper
publish anonymous communications. Tho
writer's name must accompany every article
intended for publication. An observance of
this rule would materially diminish the con-
tents of our waste basket. Send your name
with your communication, not necessarily
for publication, but as q matter Of reference
and guaranty of good faith.
| rbo obo.4ar oloot;or at nacot,,~ toet NJ,
day, was made up on an issue of whiskey or
no whiskey. The victory was with whiskey
by small majority. Parshal Van Duzer
was elected president. BY telephone from
Lawrence we are informed that there was
substantially the same issue in that village,
with the same result, by some 40 majority
DIR. s. Rowe was elected president over his
competitor, DIR. A. s. Haskin.
We can't give you the exact stature of
Henry Sherman, but there is no doubt he
can cover as many twelve inch boards while
lying on his back) from the crown of his
head TO the soles of his feet, as any man of
his height. II any one doubts il, let him ask
young WeIch of the Clifton House, and he
Will go to the barn and point out where he
took Hanks measure on the barn floor, three
times in rapid succession, last Thursday
evening.
Buck g. Geer's Orchestra are TO furnish
a full uniformed brass band and orchestra for
the afternoon and evening entertainment to
be given by the dancing club next week
Thursday. Concert will begin in the after
noon at $50, and will be one of the finest of
the season. Any one who enjoys music will
be amply repaid for attending. Programme
as follows: Overture, Band; Piano solo,
Miss Maude Martin; Cornet solo, Frank
Germany; Violin solo, Master Arthur Ru-
dolphi Baritone Solo, Will Snow Clarinet
Solo, l.. b. Reames Piano Solo, Miss Mar
tin. Admission 10 cents.
In speaking of the future outlook for the
Van Buren, County Agricultural Society q
Paw Paw correspondent says With Isaac
Monroe president, and six new directors, the
society bids fair to revive and break out OF
the steseotyped ruts in which it had been
running. The new board seem to hold
views in harmony with each other, and will
, make many innovations on its former manage
ment which promise success for its future.
We believe Van Buren, is capable of having
one of the best county fairs in Michigan, but
: do not believe 1t can be done while about the
only townshipg considered in the countv ar