The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-11-05


defending, and the DR.. is subpeaned as an
expert witness.
Clum Engle and Will Thsyer, accompan-
led by Sam and Mulford Buskirk, are taking
their annual hunt in the north woods. A
saddle of vension hanging in Fowler's
market attested that they were not hunting
W holly in vain.
A difficulty of a very Pdyne-ful nature,
took place in the Lawrence school, few
days since. We understand that the teacher
had the best of it, as usual. Consultation
with the prosecuting attorney failed to change
the status of the matter.
o.. w. Rowland smoked the lucky cigar
that drew Covert & Bartram's double barrelled
breech loading shot gun. BY the way, smok-
ers can find complete assortment of cigars
at the store of Messrs. @. d b. Anything
from "twofers" to straight Havanas.
Mr.. Chas. III. Smith of Hartford, Conn.,,
accompanied by his wife and sister-in law,
Mrs. j. Gordon Smith, made short visit to
their brother, Capt. l.. Smith and his wife.
They came to attend the wedding of Chas. III.
Smith Jr., and returned home last Monday
The National Democrat of Cassopolis,
Mich, has been doing good work exposing
the bohemian oats fraud The NoRrHERNEB
did the same thing when the same racket was
being worked in Van Buren, county, couple
of years since. Farmers who read the news
papers ought not to be victimized.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reed of Quincy, Mich,
formerly of this village, have been making
a visit to friends here. They were called
here by the death of Mr. S. B. Fisk of Ken
dali, Mrs. Reeds father. The old gentleman
died on Thursday last, aged eighty-one
years, and was buried last Sunday in the
Almena cemetery.
BY honest dealing Il. w. Broughton brought
on good reputation, he has always brought
on good goods, and by judicious advertising
he has brought on crowds of customers, all of
which have brought on success. Many mer-
chant has brought on disaster by aneglect of
the very means by which Broughton brought
on business booms and proud prosperity.
Mrs. Cross, mother of Mrs. Guy +. Chap
pei, recently had birthday party at the res
idence of her daughter. There were seven
old ladies present whose united age, as Guy
| figured it up, amounted to $50 years. We
can't vouch for the correctness Of the
| figures, but Guy is a pretty fair mathemati-
clan. Perhaps he was only guying them.
Some sixty teachers, about fve-sixths of
| them ladies, were present at the examination
held in this village, last Friday and Saturday.
| This was the smallest class that ever attended
a regular examination, the usual attendance
being much greater-from 130 to 165.
We shall give list Of the successful ones as
soon as it can be obtained from the secretary
of the board.
| The second social party of the season will
| be held at Longwell's Opera House, on Thurs
day evening, Nov. 9th. Music, Shows Full
Orchestra, consisting of eight pieces. The
boys had an elegant party few weeks since,
and this, the second one will, doubtless, be
equally enjoyable. The music is first class
and the company composed exclusively of
ladies and gentlemen
| Elder Russell, the new minister, who
spoke at the Disciple church last Sunday
made q very favorable impression. He is a
young man-married though, girls-and cyl
IDENTIFY possessed of good education and q
reasonable amount OF native ability. His
wife was with him. We understand that he
is expected to take charge of the church dur
ing the coming year.
Lieut.. Adrian Yates, is desirous of obtain
ing the names and address of all the surviv-
ing members of the old Sd Mich. Cavalry
His address is Grand Rapids, Mich. Every
member of the regiment should send him a
card. Col. j. X. Mizner, now stationed at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, will attend the re-
union of the regiment to be held at Lansing,
on the 18th day Of February next.
An elementary class in vocal music will
be organized in this village, on Friday eve
ming, Nov. 18th. Arrangements have been
perfected whereby members of the various
Sabbath schools may join the class, free of
tuition. Those desiring books, which cost
half dollar each, should give their names to
their superintendent next Sunday. Persons
not belonging to any Sunday school can leave
their names either with Prof. @. Z. Hutchins
or Mr.. j. w. Free. The tuition fee for such
parties will be S1.50 the term of twenty
lessons.
A very pleasant surprise party transpired
at the residence of James Phillips, on We'd
nesday evening of last week. The occasion
was the birthday of his estimable wife, Mrs.
Sophia Phillips. Upwards of sixty friends
and neighbors stormed their castle and took
forcible possession of it. In due time, an
elegant repast was served, so enticing indeed,
that some of those who partook thereof, have
yet to recover their normal status. But all
enjoyed themselves, in fact they had what is
popularly termed ga high old time" Mrs.
Phillips was the recipient of some elegant
presents, and, at their departure, her guests
most sincerely and heartily wished her many
happy returns of the day; and so does the
NoRTHERNER.
Married, in this village, Wednesday morn
ing, Oct. 21st, 1885, at the residence of Capt.
Ed. Smith, by Rev. II. w. Harvey,
Mr.. Chas III. Smith Jr. of Hartford, Conn.,,
to Miss Kittie Kimball of Paw Paw Mich.
The bride is a niece of Mrs. Smith and the
bridegroom a nephew of Mr.. Smith. The
happy couple took the first train Chicago,
thence to N. Y. city, thence to Hartford,
Conn.,, their future home. The wedding,
while it was quiet affair, was very recherche.
The brides trousseau was costly and elegant
enough to excite envy in the hearts of any
but Paw Paw ladies, who are above the un-
worthy feeling, and the presents were mag
nificent, $1,000 being in cold cash. the faith
er of the groom contributing 81 900, and the
genial Capt. Ed. $500 of the sum. Among
the many presents, were grand piano from
Mrs. G. II. Smith, and beautiful and costly
clock from Mrs. j. q. Smith. The new
ly married pair will occupy new $4,000
house. TO be erected for them nv g. H Smith