The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-10-12

customers. Read his adv. and you will
understand why.
Columbus Engle has been showing a
Smolk peach from his orchard, measur-
ing 1919 inches in circumference and
weighing IL ounces.
The case of the people VS.. Engle, viola
tion local option law, was reversed in the
supreme court last week and ordered
back for a new trial.
Chas. Duncombe came over from Keeler
yesterday, on business. His many friends
here are pleased TO see him so far re-
covered from his recent illness.
Mrs. Ross Matthews returned home
last week. Her health remains very poor,
and she has not recovered from the in
juries received in the accident.
The people are so much interested in
Sellicks cloak department, that he tells
something more about it this week. His
stock appeals to particular women.
r. w. Broughton was at Cassopolis
last Wednesday, assisting in the Masonic
grand lodge ceremonies at the laying of
the corner stone of the new Cass county
court house.
At meeting of the board of educa-
tion held last Wednesday morning, A.
L. Foote was chosen as janitor of the
schoolhouse and grounds, in place of S.
+. Allen, resigned.
Showerman Bros. have just received
another invoice of clothing. Their trade
in clothing this fall has been so large
they have had to replenish their stock.
Their prices are bound to win.
In the state convention of Universalists
at Benton Harbor last week, Rev. Olivia
j. c. Woodman of this place was chosen
as a member of the committee on fellow
ship, ordination and discipline.
Among the engine men here Monday
was Merritt Conner representing the
Westinghouse company. His wife ac-
companied him here from Chicago, and
they remained for few days visit at l.
B. Conners.
Mr. and Mrs. !. w. Van Fossen and
Rena went to Ann Arbor the 23d ult.
Mr.. Van Fossen returned Friday last.
During the two weeks he was engaged
in getting his wife and daughter settled
in their home at the varsity city.
Jason Woodman will address republi-
can meetings as follows: At Becker school
house, Monday evening, Oct. Il; at Wa
gar Grange hall, Tuesday evening, Oct
Is; at Kendalls, Saturday evening, Oct 22;
at Berlamont, Friday evening, Oct. 2l.
Six carloads of water pipe have arrived
for the waterworks plant, and other
material is expected daily. Mr.. Mills,
partner of Contractor Pearl, has been
here this week, preparatory to beginning
work as soon as sufficient material
arrives.
During the street fair j. L. Phillips
loaned some of his folding chairs for the
use of the bands. Three of the chairs
are missing. If anyone knowing their
whereabouts will return them, it will
save the street fair association an extra
expense.
A new switch board has been received
for the Paw Paw telephone exchange,
and better service is promised after its
installation. We hope the promise will
be fulfilled. The service has been ex-
ceedingly unreliable and unsatisfactory,
and if better service is not soon given,
the phones will surely be taken out by
many subscribers.
The Coterie will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. r. w. Broughton, the after
noon of October -: Mrs Olivia Wood
man, leader Special guests for the
afternoon will be Mrs. Stone of Kalama-
ZOO Mrs. Perry of Charlotte and Mrs
Dunning of Battle Creek. Subject
Ralph Waldo Emerson's essays, Self Re
lance and History"
Arrangements are being made for a
day of fun in Paw Paw soon. The fire
works bought for the street fair and not
fired on account of the rain, will be the
evening attraction. There is a fine as
sortment. A band, some sports on the
the street, etc, will make the day lively
Watch the Northerner for date and fur
ther announcement next week.
On Tuesday, the 18th inst, the record
keeper of Paw Paw hive No. AS, l.. Q. L
NJ, handed to f. A. Foster a draft for
81 900, the amount of insurance on the
life of his wife, Cynthia A. Foster, lately
deceased In caring for his four mother.
less children, this money will be great
aid to Mr.. Foster. The promptness with
which this claim has been met speaks
well of the order, and should incite Others
to make like provision for their lovec
ones.
Married, Wednesday evening, October
3, Mr.. Thomas A. Gillespie of Hobart, n
Y, and Miss A. Gertrude Payne of thi:
village. The ceremony was performed a.
the home of G. f. Mather, in the pres
ence of company of invited guests, by
Rev. j. p. Davis. The bride and groom
were attended by Mr.. Jay Payne anC
Miss Daisy Orr. Mrs. Lulu BullarC
played the wedding march. The room!
were prettily decorated for the occasion
After the ceremOny refreshments Wer,