The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-24

and the poor will have TO oonfine themselves
to chickens, which have come down.
We wish they would take the tariff of
from dogs, SO we might get our sausage
cheaper.
Mrs. Elder Lewis has been having quite q
serious time with q swollen ankle. She IS
out again.
The Herald says Hiram Wilson killed and
dressed four hogs in sixty minutes, for Joe
Speicher. Hi. has lived in Chicago.
Parties going to Allegan last week with
wheat and pork reported the former red at
eghty-six cents and the latter at $40.
People who wish to take trains here in the
morning, either cast or west. will have To be
here at s45. Afternoon trains at five o'clock.
Uncle Billy Markiie has only Csc acres of
land, OF which 100 is swamp. He would like
to buy small piece outside. for a calf pas
| ture.
Plainwell parties shipped potatoes from
here last week, paying thirty-fve cents. For
ester will ship load from Kendall to-day, at
forty cents.
A new play, The Yankee Detective" will
soon appear on the boards. under the super
vision of that renowned artist, Will Stedman
A rare treat is anticipated by the, waiting
public.
Wereceived letter from Elder States last
week, in which he speaks in high terms of
Colorado. He has pre-empted 100 acres and
built log house on it. His health Is very
much improved.
The Herald informs its leaders that Hrs
Dali 4 4
of teachers here. The Herald man should
be sure that his items are correct before Civ
ing them to the public.
Sons of Veterans Hemingway of Hartford
and Ball of Paw Paw, were here last Satur-
day evening, for the purpose of inspecting
Camp No. ~. delegation of the G.. A. RI
visited the camp, and a very pleasant hour
was passed.
The treasurers Of Bloomingdale and Pine
Grove were in town on Friday last, taking
taxes. AS a general thing they are reported
lighter than last year. Pine Groves collector
will be here again next Saturday TO receive
taxes at one per cent, the last chance.
We were not here. but it is said that a
teachers institute was organized here one
week ago Saturday, with Thomas Dorgan,
Jr., president, and Miss Marion Baldwin sec
rotary. The next meeting will be held at
Bloomingdale on Saturday, January 9th.
The trade in cutters here has been very
brisk so far, the two dealers failing to
supply the demand. So anxious were the
boys for cutters that Jerome Stoughton put
one mp rattle, thirty-tive tickets at one dol
lar each. Dave Wise was the lucky chap he
having three tickets. Dave bought the
cigars, which was two dollars more.
At meeting of Alvincent Colvin Post, q.
A. r., on Saturday evening last, the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing year: ID.
IL. Smith, c.: Il. Randall. $. Y. c.: VIM.
Sage, j. V. c.; Mart. Westcott, Chap; +.
Babbitt, Ssrg.; G. ii. Beardslee, q. NJ. S.
II. Baldwin, q. d.; L. p. Sackett, Adjt.: j.
Ii. Root, Q. M. s.; n. z. Woodruff, S. NJ;
Thos WEIGH, o. g.; Pat. Sage, Sentinel.
The Post voted to have public installation
of officers.
The Courier speaks of Berlamont rough
capturing Bangor. Goblevile had a little ex-
perience with Berlamont and Blooming
dale couple, few weeks ago. Although not,
strictly speaking, roughs. they came here
from Kalamazoo, drunk, and occupied the
sidewalk to the exclusion of all ladies, fight
ing and quarreling. smashing glass, etc, all of
which was allowed by our peaceable citizens.
Probably the same thing could not happen
again. Don't try it. boys.
The Free Baptist quarterly meeting here
last week. was quite well attended and very
interesting time was had. Elder Boynton of
Paw Paw, gave us a good sermon, as did Mrs.
Barton, Elder Warren and others. Several
parties were here from distance. among
whom we noticed Uncle Galligan and wife of
Paw Paw. wh6 seemed to enjoy the meeting
very much. par: of the Sunday services
consisted of the love feast. followed in the
evening, by a sermon by Elder Lewis, assist
ed by Elder Warren.