The true northerner., 1896-08-05
WHOLE NUMBER 2t59.

ed them SO that it is rumored the rum
BILE was heard at Covert.
Elder Hammond's subject at the
Church of Christ next Sunday morning
will be paradise: Where was il before
the coming of Christ! Where is il now?"
Sunday evening he will occupy the
Methodist pulpit and will speak on the
following topic: "Christ the renovating
and regulating power of this world"
Messrs. DEAN and Downer of the
electric road were in town Thursday,
and were confident matters would soon
be in shape to make definite arrange
ments with towns along the line. Since
that time, no communication has been
received from them, and the matter re-
mains IN the same position as hereto
fore.
Hon. K. A. Wildey went to Grand
Rapids, Monday, to be on the ground
for the state convention, which con-
venes to-day. A large delegation of
republicans from Paw Paw and other
parts of the county are also there, ad-
vocating his candidacy for auditor
general. Jason Woodman will present
Mr.. Wildey's name.
The colonel commanding desires to
again call attention to the date of the
Grand Army battalion reunion at Lake
Cora, on Friday, the 14th inst Speaker,
Comrade Hammond; music, Bullard &
Cummings martial band. 1t is hoped
also to secure Paw Paws male voice
glee club for vocal music. Let every
old soldier be on hand.
A Paw Paw lady (they are all hu-
mane) thought her dog was thirsty (the
heat was awful, you know. So she
lifted the little canine up to the public
watering trough, when he promptly
dove in, seeming to enjoy his bath i'm
mensely. But he couldn't climb out,
and the lady had to lift out the dripping
pet, in spite OF her good clothes.
Commissioner j. A. O'Leary has just
issued Manual of the Schools of Van
Buren, Comfy" The pamphlet is filed
with information that will be of value
to the educators of the county and
others who are especially interested in
educational work. Mr.. O'Leary is pro-
gressive, and is thoroughly abreast of
the times in all that tends TO advance
the schools that are under his super
vision.
Fred Arnold, a young boy, was ar
rested Thursday, charged with stealing
a gold watch from Mrs. w. +. Deming,
that she had left lying on the table the
night before. When arraigned before
Justice Shrine, he admitted his guilt.
County Agent Robinson was here yes
terday to investigate the case. 1t was
decided to release him, on promise of
future good behavior. Any failure to
Keep the promise will probably send
him to the reform school,
Satisfaction in your clothes is largely
a matter of confidence; confidence in
their tone, their fit, their grace and
their appropriateness; confidence that
your clothier knows his business; con-
cess of +. Smith & Co. They make a
study of clothes. They will give you
correct styles and a perfect fit. There
is no other make of clothing like their
famous H. S. d Nj. kind, and their half
off shirt sale is still well assorted.
A few days ago, II. G.. Waters d Co.
rented u wheel to young man who
failed TO return it within a reasonable
time. The matter was reported to the
officers, who found the wheel in Do
wagiac hardware store, where it had
been pawned for five dollars. The
young man told pitiful story about
wanting money to get to the bedside of
his dying mother, and the hardware
man let him have five dollars, taking
the wheel as security. The bicycle was
promptly returned to its proper own
erS. The thief has not been caught.
The supreme court affirmed the de-
cisiOn of the circuit court in the case Of
Mary Carmody VS.. Edgar A. Crane and
Chas A. Lamberson. This was case
growing out of one of Breck's fraud
ulent mortgage transactions. Complain
ant Carmody filed bill to restrain
foreclosure sale; TO this bill Crane de-
murred. Judge Buck overruled the
demurrer and Crane appealed to the
supreme court, which sustains Judge
Bucks decision. This does not dispose
of the case. The defendants can now,
If they desire, file an answer and have
the suit heard on its merits.
Frank Chaffee, who was married but
few days ago, got drunk and abused
his wife, broke up the furniture and
otherwise conducted himself In such a
reprehensible manner that he was given
an opportunity TO sober up behind the
prison bars. Monday, he was arraigned
before Justice Rowland on charge of
drunkenness and pleaded guilty to the
charge. On account of the intercession
of friends and q representation that he
would beware of the intoxicating cup in
the future, he was let off with lecture
and five dollars fine or five days in Jail
and the assurance that a second Of
fense would not be treated so leniently.
He paid.
Hartfords crack ball team, that had
not been beaten this season, came to
Paw Paw yesterday 'just for little
practice game" and, had it only been
necessary to play against the usual nine
men, Paw Paw would have compelled
the visitors to go home with defeat at
their belt instead of victory, as our
boys clearly outplayed them and fairly
won the game, had not bad decisions
by the umpire wrested it from them.
As it was, the score stood 10 to Q in
favor of Hartford, and was close and
exciting game from start to finish. Paw
Paw played the following team: Allen,
C; Burlingame, p; Showerman, 1b; Sher-
rod, 2b; 5. Lawton, 3b; Cross, $;
Briggs, f; OLeary, c 4; Pugsley, +.
Paw Paw made hits, including two
| bapper by Sherrod and a home run by