The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28

10 anu IL,
Mrs. Bertha Nichols, who has been
confined to her house with the measles,
is improving.
Advertised letters: w NJ Campbell,
Mrs. j. G. Hustis, Mrs. Charles Guam
trell, Jno Ulam.
The G. +. of the f. B. church will hold
their regular service in the church at
$50 p. m, Sunday.
The subject of the sermon at the Pres
byteran church next Sunday morning
will be, GLOW old are your"
Easter services will be held at st.
Marks church, Paw Paw, Low Sunday"
April 80, at the usual hours.
The ladies of the fourth division of the
Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs.
John Free next Tuesday afternoon.
The G. f. of the +. b. church will hold
business meeting at the home of Mrs.
NJ. w. Griswold at o'clock this evening.
st. Marks guild will have rummage
sale in the Grimes building May 4, 5 and
g. Bake sale Saturday afternoon, May 8.
The ladies of the first division of the
Presby terrain church will meet with Mrs.
j. j. Woodman next Tuesday afternoon.
G. r.. Taylor has sold his photograph
gallery to Mr. Hasenack, who will com
blne with his own studio and continue the
business.
At the First Baptist church next Sun
day, the morning subject will be, What
makes a Strong Church," evening sub
ject a Living Parable
Mrs. Ann Williams of Lawrence died
yesterday aged 9G years. Death was the
result of broken hip, which she received
by fall several days ago.
Mrs. Helen l.. Robinson, widow of
Walter p. Robinson of Gliddenburg, has
been allowed pension of IS per month,
obtained through O. W. Rowland's claim
agency.
David Dillon of Waverly was caller
Monday, and from his report of the in
crease of his flock, his son bids fair to
maintain David's fame as shepherd, as
60 lambs from 43 ewes will show
4 fuse burning out al the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening left large
audience in darkness and prevented the
use of the stereopticon. The sermon
will be given next Sunday evening with
the lantern, barring possible accidents.
Ray Wilson has resigned his position
in Longwell Bros store, and will leave
Monday for Traverse City to take up the
duties of travelling salesman for the
Columbia Cigar Co. Of Detroit. He will
spend part of his time i'm territory near
Traverse City and the remainder in this
locality.
The banquet and dance given at the
X. of p. ball Wednesday evening for the
knights and their ladies was the success
which their parties always are. \ good
crowd of people were in attendance and
everyone enjoyed the evening. Music
was furnished by Mrs. Maude Stole! of
Dowagiac.
Varnum 4. Glidden, one Of the old
Paw Paw boys, has just been elected
mayor Of the city of De Kalb, Ill. "Narn
has been IN business i'm that city for the
past 30 years, and has held nearly every
office within the gift of his fellow towns
men. His success at the polls was
cause of rejoicing on account of the spir-
tied contest, Mr.. Glidden winning only
by a very few votes. Here is wishing
him success.
President Decker is in receipt of
letter from Congressman Hamilton in
which he encloses letter from the chief
of ordinance The chief writes that not
more than two guns will be turned over
to any one society and all that will be
required is the payment of freight He
further says that if desired, "A quantity
of shells will be sent and also plans for
mounting the guns on pedestals, all
without charge.
The Easter Sunday services were all
that were expected, and but for a slight
accident to the machiney of the stereop-
ticon at the Presbyterian church, would
have been as announced. The churches
were we'll filled with appreciative au-
diences which were an inspiration to the
speakers. We voice the wishes of the
pastors Of the several churches when we
urge that the same attendance should be
there each Sunday as at the Easter ser
vices.
There are now before the legislature
of Michigan two bills, one for a topo-
graphic survey appropriating $4,000 an
nually, and the other for a natural his
tory survey appropriating g, 800 annually.
The benefit of topographic survey will
be shared by all the citizens of the state.
1t will help the farmer, because it shows
the land levels everywhere and can be
used in advertising the farms. They
will help the promoter, as they will show
where the trolley lines may be run at the
easiest grade. They also tell Of the ele
walton Of lakes and the descent of rivers,
thus throwing light upon water power;
and when the maps are completed they
can be had at such a price that everyone
can obtain one.