The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-29
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several days of this week auditing the
books of the Lawton Fruit Juice Co.
The fireman wish to thank the Misses
lone Reynolds and Aileen BuskirK for
the vocal and instrumental music given
by them at the ball Wednesday evening.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Burt on
Christmas day, an So pound girl. We
are authorized to say that Mrs. Burt,
the doctor and Alva are doing nicely,
thank you.
Until further notice the dry goods,
hardware, clothing, and boot and shoe
merchants of Paw Paw, beginning Jan
uary, l, will close every evening at six
o'clock, Saturday excepted.
The Van Buren, county mutual fire
insurance company will hold its annual
meeting Tuesday, January 8. Election
of officers and other important business
to be transacted. Let there be full
attendance.
A special program has been arranged
for Epworth league service at the Nj. r..
church day evening. Subject,
"What | Have Learned the Past year"
Come prepared to aid, and CLEAN benefit
from what others may have learned.
w. G. Wildey is IN receiptofan elegantly
engraved certificate from the ST. Louis
exposition, signed by the president and
secretary of the horticultural depart
ment, emitting him to silver medal for
the best exhibit of grapes at the expo
sition.
The fireman's annual dance was an
occasion of enjoyment for our fire laddies
and their guests. A full house and good
music; with plain" Jim Whelply and
his efficient assistance, the party will be
remembered for long time by those
present.
The Christmas tree at the Clapp
school house Friday evening was loaded
with nice presents. The entertainment
under the instructions of Miss Nellie
Dillon as teacher, was far beyond the
expectations of the community. The
pupils evidenced much talent in speak
ing and singing.
For some time The True Northerner
has been handicapped by lack of motor
30 20, a bo,, a. .oI
all the annoyance that such a condition
brings. While we cannot say that we
are entirely out of the woods, we are
feeling better with newly installed wa
ter motor, and are highly pleased with
the result so far 1t is next TO an
electric motor so far as cleanliness, sim
plicity of management and absence of
noise is concerned.
Rev. Robert Gordon will give his
famous lecture, "A Trip to Scotland, at
the First Baptist church Thursday,
January 4, at 1870 p. IN. This lecture
will be given free in honor of the annual
roll call of this church which occurs
during the afternoon of the same day
All churches are invited to join in the
opportunity of hearing of Scotland, one
OF the greatest lands on earth. All others
who would like to receive the tonic of the
story eloquently told are also invited.
Christmas was celebrated by the
churches in the usual manner, several of
them giving quite elaborate programs.
The song services at the Methodist and
Presbyterian churches were especially
fine. At the Presbyterian church the
elaborate costumes worn by little Willie
Mosier, charming Charlie Huffer and
jolly JOHNNY Free in representing the
magi, combined with their vocal music,
excited the attention Of the other young
sters and added materially to the enjoy
ment of those present
The clan Warner gathered under the
hospitable roof of Supervisor J. c. War
ner to celebrate Christmas. While this
clan Is not as numerous as the sands of
Iue sea, IL IL large euOuBu 10 etuDIdce
nearly every occupation. A partial list
would comprise doctors, lawyers, mer-
chants, manufacturers, farmers, mem
bers of q. A. r., fruit growers, insurance
men, clerks, politicians, bank directors;
and then the ladies, "bless EN-" what
avenue of active life and charitable work
has not felt their Influence. Anyone
no has met with these hosptable peo-
pie can realize the jolly time they had
on Christmas day
The lecture by Miss Emma Woodman,
notice of which appeared in our columns,
was all that had been anticipated. From
opening to close her remarks we're full of
interest, her explanation of the methods
of teaching were clear and concise, while
the skill displayed in her object work
was but little short of marvellous. Her
enthusiasm in her work must prove of