The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-01-01
WHOLE NUMBER 1915.

tOnSfeSSlOnal iOlnnlitet, was IL NlsltOf
at this office last Thursday.
Hon. j GParkhurst. Of Decatur,
called upon us few days since We are
too modest 10 print the complimentary
remarks which he made regarding the
NORTHERNER and its facilities for do
ing first class newspaper and job work.
We would call the attention of our
fur buyers, Sheriff McFarlin and Gen.
Granger, between whom considerable
rivalry exists, To the fact that Secretary
Window has advertised for bids for the
Alaskan seal monopoly for twenty
years.
The high winds of Sunday morning
last. got the best OF the tin roof on Capt
Ed Smiths store and for time threat
ened 10 dismantle the building, but,
thanks 10 the united efforts OF about
dozen men, such result was prevented
and-"Patch" breathed easier
Last Monday afternoon, rs Miss
Hattie Maynard was driving on Main
street, her horse took fright and be-
came unmanageable Miss Maynard
was thrown out, striking her head on
the ground, but fortunately was not
seriOusly'hurt Her buggy was badly
broken.
An effort is making To raise fund
among the business men, sufficient 10
warrant the employment of Il night
watch on Main street. The experience
of some of the neighboring villages OF
late, has led to an awakening on the
subject ofprOtection from the visitation
OF night burglars.
Married, on the 10Th ult., at the resi-
dence of the officiating minister, Ii A.
Pallister, Edwin Draper, of Lawrence,
and Mrs. Ella Staley, of Arlington.
On the 24th ult., by the same minister,
at the same place, Arson Earl, of Al
mena, and Miss Mary +. Earl, of Mas
sena, New York.
A. G. Glidden goes to Lansing next
Monday, To attend meeting of the
State Board of Agriculture. The ques-
tiOn-a very important one-of the
adyisability of establishing expert
mental stations more extensively
throughout the State, will be discussed
at this meeting.
DR. Dunning attended the annual
meeting of the Kalamazoo Academy of
Medicine, which held its sessions at
Kalamazoo last Friday afternoon and
evening 4 large number of Van
Buren county physicians are members
of the association, and Dr. Dnnning
is Vice President for the coming year
Officers OF Paw Paw Grange have
been elected as follows Master, +. A
Wildey; Overseer, +. Bilsborrow; Sec
retary, Mulford Buskirk; Treasurer,
Mrs. T.. Green; Lecturer, Mrs. +. W.
Bartram; Chaplain, W Clark; Stewart,
H. Sheldon; Lady Asst Stewart, Mrs.
4 Bilsborrow Gate Keeper, c. II.
Butler
Mrs +. II. Harvey was the surprised
and happy recipient on Xmas eve, of
solid gold watch and chain, the
former being the gift of the ladies OF the
Society, and the latter of Mr.. Charles
Bilsborrow The dominic smiles with
reflected radiance, though secretly
fearing that he'll be obliged To "come
to time, in future
The following are the officers elect OF
the Sunday school connected with the
Christian church for the ensuing year:
Superintendent, o. w Rowland; assist
ant superintendent, +. II Lindsey;
secretary, Frank Osborn; assistant sec
retary, Merritt COnnor; treasurer, Mrs.
James Billiard; organist, Miss Sabra
Stauton; chOister, \. L. FoOte.
Next week being the week of prayer,
beginning union service will be held
at the Christian church on Sunday
/ night Prior To the social exercises, by
/ request of the ministerial association,
/ Elder H. A Pallister will deliver a
/ brief address During the evening the
/ programme for the week viii be an
nounced. We trust this opening meet
/ inc may be large and enthusiastic.
/ Hibbard's Opera House was again
crowded from pit to ceiling last even
/ ing To witness the Broadway Theatre
| Co, the bill being five act sensation
al comedy entitled, ''rhe Lightning
/ Rod Agent" The comedy is well
written. The climax is naturally
reached and the dialogue and situation
give ample scope to Mr.. j. a. Simon to
display his talent rs comedian. As
X. G.. Hopper, the agent, Mr.. Simon is
host of fun in himself, and he kept
the audience in an uproar of laughter
during the entire evening. The balance
of the company are strong and well up
in their parts, and deserve the liberal
patronage they are receiving -Jdc6SOn
Morning Patriot. The above attraction
will play a three nights engagement at
Longwell's Opera House; commencing
Thursday, Jan. 2d. Admission 10, %
anu OD CtHlS.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian church was planned al
most wholly for the ediiication of the
children and youth of the congregation,
and was so thoroughly enjoyed by them
that the audience of parents and friends
was almost equally happy in viewing
their childish delight. Three brilliantly
Illuminated trees displayed their tempt
ing fruitage, and though eyes were
bright and cheeks rosy with anticipa-
ton, yet the children showed commend
able patience and good order during
/ the rendition of the programme. This
was participated in by the entire Sun
day School, and comprised a goodly
variety of single and concert recitations,
solos and chOruses, all abounding in
Christmas cheer and illusions TO the
Santa Claus SO shortly TO appear. One
gentleman present from abroad said of
the exercises, Il never attended any
entertainment given by children, where
the pieces were all so well rendered"
The JOY of the children eliminated
when Santa Claus bounded in with
snowy coat and jingling bells, and dis
tributed his gifts so impartially that
not one of all the eager little ones was