The true northerner., 1886-02-11


course he called at the NoRTHERSER Office.
The family OF the late Rev. H. West wish
TO tender their sincere thanks TO all the
friends who so kindly assisted them during
his illness and burial.
The meetings at the Christian Church still
continue. large number have given their
hearts to Christ. There will be several bap-
tisms Thursday evening.
We had the pleasure of paying MIR. G..
w. Longwell, on Tuesday last, that portion
of his recent loss by fire, apportioned to the
Fire Association of Phila.
We understand that Mr.. J.. w. Free has
leased the staye mill, planning mill ETC., be-
longing to the Briggs d Nash estate and will
soon put it in operation.
Mr.. Longwell's loss on his store building
was adjusted at the sum of S639.70. The
amount of damage TO Carroll IL Co.'s stock
was decided to be the sum of $2,033.
The committee of arrangements Of the
Michigan State Press Association will hold
meeting at the parlors of the Russell House
on Tuesday. Feb. 23d. 1886. at ten O'Clock
| a. III.
Carrolrs store was opened to the public
last Saturday afternoon and was thronged by
people buying damaged boots and shoes
many of which were. practically, as good as
ever.
At the Farmers Institute 10 be held here,
| il is proposed to organize Farmers In
stitute Association" for the county, for the
purpose of holding an institute each winter
somewhere IN the county.
Married, i'll this village on Saturday the
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w. Mentor to Miss Mary May Browne, both
this marriage last week.
A delegation from G.. J. Hudson Post, G.
A. X. visited their Paw Paw comrades last
Monday evening TO witness the "muster-in"
of conIrade Scoville of Lake Cora. The boys
enjoyed themselves very largely.
Mr.. VIM. Rickerson has secured situa-
tion as clerk in the popular grocery and
provision house of Holmes u Spicer. Mr.
Rickerson can fill the bill in his new posi-
ton and will find Sam and Dam pleasant
chaps to deal with.
The union meetings still continue every
evening with no decrease of interest. They
| have resulted in many additions to the different
churches of the village and the prospect is
that still greater amount of good will be
accomplished before they close.
The Young Ladies Mission Band of the
Church of Christ has been increased from
fifteen to twenty-five. They took tea last
Saturday evening, with Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Ball. This Band comprises some of the
finest young ladies' in Paw Paw.
More than once the interior of the
county out-buildings have had to be repaint-
ed to cover up the vulgarity and obscenity
that has been written there. Such defle-
nent is criminal ohense and repetition
of it will subject the offender to prosecution.
The Odd Fellows held social last Monday
evening at the residence of MIR. and Mrs. A.
f. Mcneil. 1t was just like all socials held
by the brothers and sisters of that order.
very pleasant and enjoyable But then no
one could spend an evening with "Al and
Zine without having good time.
Letters remaining uncalled for at the post
Office for the week ending Feb. 9Th: Barnes, l..
W.; Bateman, Nellie; Clark, VIM; BEEN,
Agnes; Clark, Robt.: Cook, l.. T.. Hedden,
james; Kerby, Serg't. Joseph; Newell. Eva;
Rayman, G. W.; Reams III. r.; Schrynard,
Charley; Wood. Mrs M. c.; Woods, II. III.
There are thirty copies of the Detroit
Ddily Tribune taken in this town. The
Daily Post, at the time of its purchase by
the Messrs. Nimocks sent but thirteen copies
here, a gratifying increase. So able and
thorough republican daily and so good
newspaper as the Tribune should meet with
the most liberal patronage.
Mr.. Scovlle of the Peninsular House, ad-
vertises "Washington's Birthday Party"
at Lake Cora. Music by the Kalamazoo
Ochestra of six pieces. Bill 800 per couple,
including railroad fare on the narrow gauge,
supper extra. To those who have heretofore
attended dances at that place. it will be need
less to say that Mr.. s. always gives enjoyable
parties and that nothing will be permitted
that could offend the most fastidious. Being
a gentleman himself, he expects only gentle
man and ladies will patronize him.
The entertainments at Longwelrs Opera
House, by the London Ghost Show Co.,
opened Saturday night to fair audience.
The company in some respects is good
one, yet could be strengthened considerably
by the addition of good comedian. The
manager informs us that he has such q party
already engaged. but who can not join him
before next week as he is filing date at the
Olympic. Chicago. The illusions are espec-
tally worthy of notice, and the vocal selec-
tions exceedingly fine. Altogether. the en-
tertainment is worth the price of admission,
10 and 20 cents
At the last session of the common council
of the village number of claims were pre-
sented and allowed. The finance committee
reported SG25,9S on hand and $50 taxes yet
to be collected. The question of a fire alarm
was discussed and the fire committee
instructed TO ascertain the probable cost of
such alarm. The question of having the en-
CINE house located near the central portion
of town, as well as the question of the pur
chase of n team 10y the corporation. was also
discussed. No definite action was taken
but these matters will, probably. be brought
up in the near future for further debate
and such action as may be deemed advisable.
How pleasant ii is that the future is hidden
from our view and that it often conceals for
us some unexpected pleasure. Such was the
CAGE over at Cady Van Weeks in the Lee dis
trict on Tuesday evening of last week, when
friends and neighbors came pouring in, laden
with well filed baskets, taking possession of
the house and proceedingto make themselves
merry. II would seem that the ladies' over
there are all experts in the culinary line. and
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