The true northerner., 1899-02-01

deavor day by the local young peoples
societies, in union service at the Dis
ciple church at 5:45 p. m.
A letter received by the Northerner
from II. h. Thomas says that he is get
ting along nicely at Evansville, Ind, and
that he expects to remain there perma-
nently, and will soon be joined there by
his wife, who is now at Gobleville.
Edison Woodman received letter
Thursday announcing that his daughter
Emma was sick at Ypsilanti, where she
is attending school. Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
man at once left for that place, and found
the young lady much better on their
arrival. They returned home Saturday.
Miss Winnifred Woodman has now gone
to attend the Normal.
Rev. Harvey A. Fuller, the blind lee
turer, gave a fine address at the Free
Baptist church last Sunday morning.
We are informed that Mr.. Fuller appre-
ciates fully the kindness of Paw Paw
people, over 40 copies of the book having
been taken, besides a liberal collection.
Next Sunday, he speaks at the East
Arlington church in the morning and at
the M. h. church in Lawrence in the
evening.
A Boston woman recently wrote to the
agent of the five civilized tribes in the In
dian territory for half a dozen Indian
names, which she wished to bestow upon
her household pets. The agent sent her
tha Of nanni, ntLNlaAnaco.1
John w. Brown, Silas Smith, j. Q. Scott,
Samuel S. Benton and Asa p Longfel-
low, all prominent Indians of the region.
f.. Smith q Co. have written bulletin,
published on the fifth page of this pa
per for all subscribers to read, headed
"the black flag is up"
Died, Saturday, January 2S, 1899, Mrs.
Sarah Avery, aged Sc years. Sarah Lum
bard was born September 3, 1912, at
Pawlett, Rutland county, VT, and
moved to Harding, New York, in 1885.
She came to Hamilton, this county, in
1887 and was married April 3, 1S40
to Mr.. Richardson Avery, who died in
1874. They moved April ID the same
year to the home in this village where
Mrs. Avery died, having lived there
nearly 80 years. They had two sons
and two daughters. Both sons are
living; both daughters died in infancy
The funeral of Mrs. Avery was held at
the house at 2 o'clock Tuesday, conduct.
ed by Rev. f.. o. Mather of the M. f.
church, of which she was for many years
member. The interment was at Pros
pect Hill. Mrs. Avery leaves many
friends in this community, where she
had so long been resident
Mr.. William Pugsley died at his home
in this village, Friday, January 27, 1899
aged 68 years and months. Ever since
a severe illness some time ago, Mr.. Pugs
ley has been in poor health, with nc
prospect of again becoming well ano
strong, and since being taken dowr
recently, his death has been expected
He was born in Devonshire, England, anc
emigrated to this country in 1854, coming
to Elgin, Ills, where he remained about
year, when he came to this township
settling upon the old home farm, which
he owned until his death and on which
ne lived until he moved to this village
about four years ago. Mr.. Pugsley wa:
one of the most progressive and success
full farmers in this locality, and was {
very capable business man, upright il
his dealings and respected by all. Dur
ing the years of his active life, he filled {
large place in the affairs of this locality
and is sincerely mourned. He leaves /;
widow, two sons and three daughters, al
grown to manhood and womanhood
The funeral was held at the house Sun
day afternoon, under the direction of tn,
Masonic fraternity, of which he was ;
member. Rev. ii. w. Harvey officiated
The interment was at Prospect Hill.