The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-01
WHOLE NUMBER 1893

meshes of Capt. Paxton's nets are
smaller than allowed by law. He went
to the lake Saturday to make measure
ments, and if the facts verify his belief
he will take steps for the release of the
parties.
Wheat harvest has commenced in this
vicinity, and the crop promises to be
good. In some localities, where the
frost nipped it most severely, the grain
is ripening unevenly, and spots will
have to be "cut around" and left stand
ing for day or so after the balance of
the field has been gathered. The
weather is favorable.
Martin & Murphy, of Lawton, sold g.
days old colt out of their noted brood
mare for 5000 cash few days since. A
pretty good price, many would say, but
this youngster has royal blood in his
veins. Note the mothers breeding: By
Oscar 1857; dam, frankie Todd by Louis
Napoleon 207; g. dam, Lady Todd by
Abo 1928; g. e. dam Fannie Clay by
Henry Clay 8.
An Italian, employed on a Central
construction train was killed at Lawton
Monday evening In attempting TO
sidetrack the train by some impeachment
in the working of the switch the for
ward trucks of the caboose took one
track and the rear trucks another, and
as the train pulled down the car careen-
ed and the dagoes commenced to jump
off. One of them was struck by the car
and the top of his head torn off.
A pretty sensible way of spending
the Fourth will be to take advantage of
the excursion rates on the T. IL. S. H.
r. Il. and 60 to South Haven-9O cents
the round trip. Train leaves this place
at $50 a. m, and returning leaves
South Haven at 6:15 p. M, giving al
most the whole day there. The life
saving crew will give an exhibition drill
steamers will give short excursions out
into the lake, and fishing, boating, etc,
may be indulged in at will
1t didn't seem possible that any one
could twist or turn little item in this
paper last week, regarding the row at
Lake Cora, into reflection on those in
charge of the grounds or the conduct of
the meeting. But it seems there are
people who always travel around with
a chip on their shoulder and begging
some one to tread on the tail of their
coat" The row was solely among
roughs and melted by liquor which
they undoubtedly carried there with
them.
Miss Belle Cook was making friend.
ly call on Mrs. G.. l.. Eaton Saturday
evening, where the members of the
Caesar class of the high school captured
and presented her magnificent silver
card receiver. The lady was so COM
pletely surprised at first that it was
difficult for her to frame response
to the neat little presentation speech of
Marquis Eaton, but soon rallied and
told her thanks i'm suitable words. Mrs.
Eaton served ice cream, cake and fruit
and delightful hour was passed.
Judge Heckert has ordered Mrs M.
Il. Russell sent to the county house.
This lady is hOpelessly insane and it is
deemed unsafe for her to have unre-
stricted liberty. A day or so ago she
made sortie from her home, invaded
the neighbors' residences, threatened
to kill everybody and everything she
came in contact with, and frightened
the ladies nearly out of their wits.
Mrs. Graine finally captured and has
since taken care of her. It's sad
case, but there was no alternative.
Old Mr.. Myron Hoskins, of our vii
lage, has just completed the re-shing-
ling of two 30X40 foot barns, on his farm
two miles east of here, and although he
lacks but three months of being 80 years
of age, he has laid every shingle with
his own hands. Mr.. III. was one of the
pioneer builders of this village; helped
build the old Gremps house in 1885, and
the next year he built the Drown house,
opposite the NORTHERNER office, and
furnished the materials for it himself
when nails were one shilling per pound.
On Tuesday evening of last week
Richard Hale, of Covert township, was
killed at the TOquin crossing of the L.
IL 5. III. Il. Il. by being thrown from
his carriage. He had started for
physician for one of his neigh
bors; his horse took fright and ran
away, and at crossing thel carriage
was overturned, he thrown out and his
neck broken. Deceased was about
sixty years of age, veteran of the late
war and highly esteemed. He was the
father of Geo. Hale, in the employ of
the T. q S. ii. r. r. at this place last
spring.
Clement Smith, wife beater, living
five miles west of Bangor, was before
Justice Russell of that place last Thurs
day charged with assault and battery.
Mrs. Smith presented sad picture;
one eye blackened and closed; one front
tooth broken off and marks of the brute's
fingers on her throat. The justice
fine of $2S or an alternative
of As days in Jail. The wife has very
taken steps to procure a
divorced Four small children are
obstacles not easily overcome as every
dollars costs takes bread from them
A white cap company is seriously con-
sidered. Smith is a hard worker but
has an ungovernable temper.
The dining hall of the Dyckman
House, for our high school alumni ban
quet, was beautifully decorated, the
cuisine dainty and the tables elegant.
This society, being composed of edu-
Gated young ladies and gentlemen, the
toasts and responses on these occasions
are always marked by refinement and
culture. Prof. Roberts was installed
into his duties as toast-master by the