The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-28
Mr.. "A. Whitman has returned horne


b. +. Heckert and L.. A. Tabor are at Ian
sing attending 10 the argument of the Barker
case which was set for Wednesday the 27th
inst.
Miss Hartwell of Chicago, returned mis-
sionary from Siam, will speak at the Presby-
terian Church, on Thursday, February Sd.
Admission free.
Mrs. Kit Noyes took the Diamond sewing
machine at jays on the second number, the
first not being forthcoming. Jay advertises
a great cloak sale this week.
The following letters remain uncalled for
in the Paw Paw post Office for the week
ending January 25th: Compton, Norris M;
Rue, Douglas; Van Horn, II. w.
We acknowledge the receipt from Hon. j.
G. Burrows of copy of the official directory
of the 49th congress, an exceedingly handy
and useful little volume. Thanks.
There was pleasant gathering of Young
people at tho home of Del and Elton Rogers
on Thursday evening last. A fine supper
was served and all report an awful good
time
Last Saturday evening, fifteen young
ladies of the Christian society took tea with
were organized ntoa"Young Ladies Mission
Band
We are very sorry We were unable TO be
present at the funeral of our late Glendale
correspondent. It would have given Us much
pleasure to assist in laying him away in his
narrow bed.
Bro. Russell of the Bangor Adgdace. was
in town last Monday. He is considerably
wrought up over the situation of matters
among the Bangor Odd Fellows. and we
think Justly so.
Beebe says he has just received a large in
voice of postal cards which he will be pleased
to sell to the county officials at the extreme
ly low price of one cent each, just the cost
of the postage, no extra cost for the cards.
We are glad to be able TO say that Mr.. @.
+. Gilman, proprietor of the grange stors,
has made such arrangements as have enabled
him to resume business. We trust that he
may safely weather the storm and como out
stop of the heap"
Mr.. @. +. Young has purchased the stock
in trade of K. L. Chappell & Son, and will
continue business at their old stand. Mr..
Young is an experienced business man, and
we anticipate that he will meet with success
in his new venture.
Clum Engle says the recent cold snap has
seriously injured the prospect OF peach
crop next year. The earlier and moro
tender varieties, like the Crawfords, are prae-
tically destroyed. More hardy vari3ties arc
comparatively uninjured. Clum knows.
Our Almens correspondent writes that
their protracted meetings were postponed on
account OF the severe cold weather. Mercury
at -13o last Friday night. Their singing
schools have been changed from Thursday to
Saturday evenings to accommodate the meet
ings.
Junia Warner is expected home next Sat
urday 10 spend week or so, after which he
will go to New York to report the proceed
ings of the great pool association. II is said
that when he returns to the far west he will
be accompanied by one of Paw Paws fair
damsels.
Chas. l.. Fitch, Esq, on Monday morning
last, received through the mails orders for
eleven copies of his new book, Michigan
Citations" 1t is book that must neoes-
sarily find place in the library of nearly
every lawyer in Michigan. 1t will bo found
to be well nigh indispensable.
In answer to an inquiry as the meaning OF
the legal term "without prejudice" when
applied 10 the dismissal Of bill in chancery,
we reply that il signifies that the case was
not decided on its merits and the facts in
volved may, if deemed advisable, form the
subject matter of future litigation.
We call attention to the prospectus of
that excellent newspaper the Detroit Free
Press, published in another column AS n
newspaper, it is one of the very best. We
will furnish the weekly Free Press in con-
nection with the TRUE NoRTHEBNER, TO ad-
vance paying subscribers, for S2.35 year.
Quite collection of little folks assembled,
last week Wednesday evening, at the resi-
dence of Miss Nina Rowland whence they
marched forth en- mdsse intending to sur
prise Miss Belle Adams. 1t proved to be one
of those surprises that don't surprise, but
they stayed during the evening and had a
very pleasant party.
On account of the blizzard. there was no
session of Prof. Hutchins' singing class last
Friday evening. Quite number of the boys
and girls put in an appearance though. We
heard one young lady remark, little ironi-
cally "Mr. Hutchins is dandy, l think. i
don't soc why he couldn't come out If we
could tramp down through the snow
Last Saturday nearly forty of the little
folks Of this town were made happy 10y
being entertained from three until six o'clock
p. IN. at Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Warmers, il
being their son Wilber's seventh birthday.
About half past five they partook Of boun-
tiful repast after which they dispersed,
leaving some beautiful tokens of remem-
brance and wishing that at each coming
anniversary they nigh! enjoy the same hap
piness with him at his home.
We call attention to an advertisement in
our column of Business Notices of min
nesota land for sale', 10y former fellow
townsman, Mr.. j. M. Clapp of Boston Mass,
which presents the opportunity of a life
time for any young man who desires to "Go
West" and grow up with the country. The
terms of sale and the price are all that could
be desired. Two brothers of Mr.. Capp,
Willis and Frank, live within q couple of
miles of the land, and Charley Bailey, for
merly of this place has two brothers who own
land adjoining.
A short session Of our circuit court was
held on Saturday last A decree of divorce
was granted to Flora DeMoss from her hus-
band Willard DeMoss. Isaiah DeVere, who