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'S.Osseo.A babv at William Converse on Fridav evening last. It was the 50th* obirthday of Mrs. Converse, mother of It. E. Converse and sister of Mi Lamb, of Hillsdale. About torty-five were present, who gave to Mrs. C., a beautiful center table. A good supper and social visit was enjoyed.On Friday evening last Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fowler, entertained about seventy-four relatives andfriends it being Mr. F’s birthday. Abeautiful decorated set was presented by Lev. John Foot, in a pleasing way. Social chat and a good time generally was enjoyed.Old Mr. Wells who lives two miles south of the village is lving'very low, and hopes ot his recovery are doubtful.On Monday last John Bowditeh bought of a Wood bridge farmer and shipped Irom this place a hog that weighed 640 pounds. On Wednesday A. Carpenter bought for Mr. Jones, of William Carpenter ot Louth Adams a porker that weighed 720 pounds.The protracted meeting at the M. E. church is still in progress, and meeting with good success.Clinton, dozen napkins and table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. C. Gould, solid silver table spoon; W. Van Wert, two china cnps and saucers; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Edwards and Bertha, camp rocker; B. Ellis large chair; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell, pair of towels; Miss Cornelia Ellis of Clinton. tidy and handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs W. H. Potter, glass berry set; Georgia and Emma Edward*, glass water pitcher; Mr. and Mr*. JSarlcs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sarles, Mr and Mrs. (filbert Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hart; Miss Minnie Wanrn. large upholstered chair,Lottie who has spent the most other years in Adams, has the best wishes of her many friends.gave them aThe young people then* IRansom.Last Monday evening about one hundred friends met at the new house ot Win. R. Baker and surprise and house-warming. Tnev brought with them a fine hanging lamp, which was put into place and lighted, when Rev. J. I*. Borton marched in with Mr. and Mrs. Baker. After singing and prayer the lamp was presented by Rev. Borton, Mr. Baker responding with thanks to the donors.adjourned upstairs and all staid until a lute hour, having had a very pleasant time.Jim. C. Hibbard he- returned home from Kansas. He reports dull timesat present.Adam if. Fullmer is entertaininghis father who i- making him a short visit.Farmers are drawing their loirs to the new mill, which is complete except boiler and engine.A number of our citizens attended the railroad meeting in Piltsford, Fridav evenin': hist. We all want the new road.Jos. Spade of this place and Mr. Vainly ot Pitt.ford went to Butfilo with a car load of stock, Fridav night.T V(). W. Thompson and family visited a brother-in-law, Chas. F. Harris, inWheatland, over Sunday.I'ollege Chatter.One third of the catalogued -eniors are irom Leading township.For nearly two weeks prayer meetings have been held each evening from six to six-thirty o'clock. Much interest manifested.The gymnasium makes 150 studentshappy for that number constitutes theclasses.The third year lt;ierm.m is now forthe first counted in the course as aregular study. A step in the rightdirection, viz., a more extensive tudyof the modern languages.The furnace of the Atnphn tyon and Alpha societies, being worn out and alt; yet unrepaired, has cau-ed much irregularity in the winter’s work.Hillsdale college is fortunate in being abb- to sustain as it does, two well conducted papers. Being ot a somewhat different character each admirably fulfils its mission, which is theadvertisement of the college.The law- ot the country should not*conflict with the law’s of Hod, seems to be the burden ot a series of tour o'clock lectures last week, and a sermon on Sunday at the College church by Lev. Mr. Willey of the NationalReform Association.Hello! Ann Arbor students couldn't stand it any longer! Being unable toraise money enough for a suitablegymnasium building, they have hired a rink, which i- being equipped. “Ilillsdalcahcad once more!”The State V. W. C. A. hold their first annual convention at the college on Wednesday and Thursday, this week. Exereise^ in the tore and afternoon ot Thursday in Theadelphic hall, ami in the evening at the F. B. church. State Sect’y Barkley and Heneral Sect’y Wishard are ex pecting to be present. All the ladies, especially the young ladies of the city, are cordially invited.WEDDING IN ADAMS.*i’ELM! TYLER.Married, at the residence of thebride's parent- in Adams, by Prof.Sally, Miss Lottie Ellis, and LewisTvler.•fAt an early hour on Wednesday evening January, 6th 1886, the residence of Charles and Agnes Ellis was tilled with invited guests who had assembled to witness the marriage of their daughter Lottie to Lewis Tyler of Allen. At the appointed hour the happy couple entered the parlor and the solemn words were spoken which made them husband and wife. The next half hour was spent in congratulations, after which came refreshments. The newly married couple were the recipients of many presents.Father ami Mother Tvler. counterpane and pair of towel*; Mr. and Mrs. Mort Tyler, pickle castor; Mr. and Mrs, Hubbard of Spring-ville. tabic cloth and bread p'ate: George Freeze of Clinton, pair of Woolen blankets; Mr and Mia. Wui. Gray and Mr. aud Mrs VV. Wyman, large l W. Whittleray of Ypsi-lauti twelve silver knives, ar.d sugar spoon; Carrie and Lottie Warren, butter knife; Susie Kinney, two silver fruit knives; Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Turner, l Mr. and Mrs. A Gregory, silver pickle castor; Mr. and Mrs, L. Greeuing and lone Hitchcock glass cream cup and tugar bowl; Mi. and Mrs. E. Freeze, ot
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Hillsdale Standard
Hillsdale, Michigan, US
Tue, Jan 26, 1886
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