The true northerner., 1896-03-18

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piano and organ stationery in writing
G. X. Ocobock has removed wing
from his house, preparatory To remodel
ing IL. The wing is being moved to
Mrs. Pierce's, in the south part of town,
as an addition to her home.
G.. w. Young has a fine display of
wheels at his place of business, the old
Willard House on Main street. He pro-
poses to make a speciality of the Gene
va, avery fine $75 wheel. Call and see it,
Bills printed at the NoRTHERNER Of
flee announce for Elijah Kinney, on the
Valley road, Decatur township, sale
of horses, cows and farm property,
Monday, March 30. OF course II w i.
McCabe is auctioneer.
Fred Litchard died Saturday, at his
home near Gravel Hill. The remains
were brought here and funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at the res
idence of M. Litchard, brother of the
deceased The body was placed in the
vault at Prospect Hill
Elder j. Ii. Hammond will speak
next Sunday morning on the subject,
'Is the second coming of Christ near?"
Evening subject, "How watch for the
coming of Christi" All are invited to
come and hear these important and
timely questions discussed.
The large and elegant assortment of
ladies shirt waists which has just been
unlocked at Sellick's is composed of the
finest styles and designs that have APP
peared in Paw Paw. This firm handles
the celebrated "Griffin" brand, which
insures the wearer perfect fit and work
manship.
Mr. Geo. w Longwell is fortunate in
securing for two entertainments at the
opera house, Aliens Jubilee Singers
and the Giant Quartette, which is said
to be without question one of the best
colored quartettes ever heard in Chi
cago. The other features of the con-
cert are also entertaining. The Paw
Paw dates are Tuesday and Wednes-
day, March "a and %.
H. +. Griffin, for ten years a mission
airy in India, will lecture at the Free
Baptist church, Friday evening. March
20. He will illustrate his lecture with
beautiful views showing many phases
of life in India and the religion of the
Hindoos. The views are from photo
graphs made by Mr.. Griffin himself.
No admission fee will be charged, but a
collection will be taken.
John Burns has bought the Clifton
House and barn of r. w. Broughton'
consideration $4,000. Mr.. Burns will
take possession early next month. He
has not decided whether he will run
the hotel himself or rent it. He will
occupy the barn for his livery business.
Landlord Showerman has been in this
popular hotel for years, and will be
missed by the patrons of the house.
1t has been some time since adver-
tisements were SO generally noticed
and talked about as those of the whale
clothing success with their odd pictures.
illustrating some phrase or line Of the
advertisement. Another feature of it
is that scarcely anyone is satisfied after
reading them until they go to the
store and see some of the Oh 5. d Nj !"
clothing in the new styles for this sea-
son.
Next Saturday evening, March 81,
the Oddfellows will give stereOp-
tican entertainment at their hall. They
have procured fine instrument from
the Mcintosh Battery and Optical Co
of Chicago, together with a line of pic
| battle scenes, illustrations Of Oddfel.
lowship, etc, all of which will be inter-
esting and instructive. Everybody
come. Admission, 10 cents.
On "Wednesday evening, March 4th,
Miss Nellie Buys, daughter of Simeon
Buys of Paw Paw, was married to Mr..
n. S. Marrs of Chicago, by Rev. A. c..
Kelly, at the home of the brides sister,
Mrs. G. K. Church, 549l Jefferson Ave,
Chicago. The guests were invited to
the dining room, where an elegant sup
per was served. Among those present
known to the brides friends in Paw Paw
were Miss Grace Buys and Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. Il. Bowen and family. Mr..
Marrs is a young man and holds a posi-
ton in the postal service in Chicago.
Mrs. Dwight Harrison gave delight
full afternoon TO about twenty five of
her lady friends last Friday, from 3 to
8, in honor OF her friend, Mrs. Parken.
All were highly entertained by the
curio tables, Mrs. Will Welch guessing
the most and winning the prize, a china
cup and saucer. At six the ladies were
invited to the dining room, where a
very dainty tea awaited them. Then
came the conundrums, then the two
step waltz and polka, with music. All
forgot themselves and the cares of the
world, and no one was ready to leave,
even at 3.
DR.. T.. +. Thompson, who has lately
moved to this place, is a graduate of
some of the best colleges in the world.
He has two of the best diplomas to be
secured on this continent. as well as
one from the old country. He spent
considerable time in the hospitals of
Europe. and was resident physician in
one of them for a considerable time,
and was thus enabled to study disease
and its treatment practically at the bed
side. The doctors Office and residence
is in the house formerly occupied by
the late DIR. Whalen. See his profes-
sional card in another column.
The Paw Paw Valley Spiritual AS
sociatiOn will hold its annual election
and anniversary meeting at Paw Paw,
March % and 49, The annual meeting
for the purpose of electing officers and
transacting the business of the associa.
tion will be held Saturday, the 2Sth at
association rooms in the grange build.
ing, at 2:30 p. m. There will be pic.
mic supper and social after the meeting,