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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03


Former United States Senator John
Patton and the Right Rev. George ID.
Gillespie. bishop of the Episcopal do
cese of western Michigan, led an at
tack before the house committee on
revision and amendments to the stat
utes against the quick marriage in
dustry as il exists at st. Joseph dur
ing the good old summer time" par
ticularly. The arguments of these
gentlemen were reinforced by those Of
a number of clergymen from various
parts of the state while Il goodly rep
resentation of officials and other resi-
dents of the west shore counties pro-
tested against the passage of the Van
Zoeren bill, which requires parties
contemplating matrimOny to obtain
license five days before the solemn
cation of the marriage. this provision
applying only in case both contra citing
parties are non-residents of the state.
1t will be readily seen that this would
pretty effectually dispose OF the qucs
marriage feature Of the industry.
while the further provision that no
marriage license shall be issued on
Sunday would dispose of the other oh
jectionable feature. The advocates OF
the bill sought to place the matter on
moral grounds rather than have it as
sumo an attack upon a local industry,
and pointed out the ill-effects of hasty
marriages. etc. On the other hand.
it was contended that the conditions
surrounding these marriages had been
exaggerated, and that instead of the
great majority being runaway
matches, they were simply the joining
of young people who had long been en-
gagged and who avaiCd themselves of
the opportunity to journey away from
home and have the marriage per-
formed at small expense. 1t was
claimed that the age Of the partici-
pants in these Sunday marriages
averaged higher last year than those
of residents of Berrien county, who
married during that period. The com
mittee still has the bill under consid-
Grafton ane none of the members have
given any intimation as to how the
committee stands on the subject.
Holmes Bill Strikes q snag.
The Holmes liquor bond bill struck
an unexpected snag last week, and it's
introducer at least fears that it has
gone to an untimely grave. After
gaining a decisive victory when the
socalled ants sought to amend the bill
unfavorably some ten days ago, the
friends OF the bill were ext emel
hopeful of it's passage, but when il
came up on special order last week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Order for Hearing Claims

State of Michigan, Countyof Van Buren.-ss.
Notice is hereby given, that by order of the pro-
bate court for the county of Van Buren,, made
on the goth day of March, A. ID. 1893 six months
from that date were allowed for creditors TO pre-
sent their claims against the estate of Charles W.
Holly, late of said county, deceased, and that all
creditors of said deceased are required to present
their claims TO said probate court, at the probate
office in the village of Paw Paw, in said county, for
examination and allowance before the 2Sth
day Of September next, and that such claims
will be heard before said court on Monday, the
29th day of June, and on Monday the 2Sth day
of September next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
OF each OF those days.
Dated, March 20th A. d. 1903.
JAMES ii. JOHNSON,
25O5t5o25C9 Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
sherin's Execution sale of Real Estate

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of writ of
execution issued out of and under the seal of the
circuit court for the county of Van Buren, state of
Michigan dated the 26th day of February, A. ID.
1903 TO me directed aud delivered in favor OF The
First State Bank of Decatur, corporation organ
lied and doing business by virtue of the laws of the
state of Michigan, against the goods and chattels,
lands and tenements Of The Decatur Canning and
Packing Company, a corporation organized ard
dong business by virtue of the laws of the state of
Michigan, did, on the 2Sth day of February A. ID.
l9U3 levy upon and take all the right, title and in
terest Of said The Decatur Canning aud Packing
Company in and to the following described real
estate, situated IN the county of Van Buren, and
state of Michigan, to-wit:
All those certain pieces parcels Of land situated
in the village of Decatur, county of Van Buren,, and
state of Michigan, known and described lots four
~ and five (5) and the west one-half "a of lot
three .3J block v village of Decatur, county of Van
Buren,, state of Michigan, all of which / shall eX-
pose for sale at public auction, 20 the highest bid
der, the law directs, the north front door of
the court house, in the village of Paw paw, that
being the building in which the circuit court for
said county of Van Buren,, state of Michigan, Is
held Saturday, the 18th day of April, A. ID. 1903,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
G. G.. CHAPPELL,
Under Sheriff of Van Buren, county, Michigan.
l.. a. TABOR, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Dated March ID. A. d. 1903. r25O27o25Os
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Council of Women Election.

New Orleans. March 30-Officers
were elected and the next place Of
meeting selected by the National
Council of Women in session here.
The council voted to 90 to indianapolis
in February, 1904 These officers
were chosen: President. Mrs Mary
Wood Swift of San Francisco; vice
president. Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett
of Washington. ID. c.; recording secre-
tary. Mrs Frances Burns of Detroit;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Flo
Jamison Miller of Wilmington, Ill.
treasurer, Mrs. Lillian NJ. HOLSTER of
Detroit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Order for Hearing Claims.

State of Michigan, County of Van Buren-ss.
Notice IL hereby given that by order of the
Probate Court for the county of Van Buren,, made on
the I'd day of April. A. ID. 1903, six months
from that date allowed for creditors to present
their claims against the estate of Theodore Brooks
late of said county, deceased, and that all creditors
of said deceased required to present their claims
TO said Probate Court, at the probate Office in the
village of Paw Paw, in said county for examination
and allowance, on or before the 5th day of October
next and that such claims will be heard before
said Court on Monday, the 9Th day of July,
and on Monday, the 5th day of October next,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon of each Of those
days.
Dated April 2, A. ID. 1903.
O6t5olO JAMES II. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

Chicago. March 30-Unless the
strike OF the casket trimmers and
woodworkers is settled within the
next few DAYS the poor OF the city viii
be unable 10 get a burial box i'm which
10 place their dead The manufactur-
ers have on hand enough OF the cost
lier grades TO last for two weeks. but
their shelves are almost bare OF the
less expensive kinds. When the strike
was started OH March 10 the manufac-
turers had reserve stock. but this
has been exhausted
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Order for Hearing CLAIMS.

State of Michigan, County of Van Buren-ss,
Notice is hereby given, that by an order of the
probate court for the county of Van Buren,, made
on the 5th day of March, A. ID. 1903, six months
from that date allowed for creditors to present
their claims against the estate of Henry A. Crane
of said deceased required TO present their claims
TO said probate court at the probate Office in the VIII
lage of Paw Paw, in said county, for examination
and allowance or before the 14th day of SepteuI-
ber A. ID. 1908, and that such claims will be heard
before said court on Monday, the 10th day of
July, A. ID. 1908, and on Monday, the l4th day
of September, A. D. 1903, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noonOf each of those days.
Dated, March 5th, A. ID 1908. 25O2t5oO6
JAMES III. JOHNSON, Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Order for Hearing Claims.

State of Michigan, County of Van Buren-ss.-
Notice is hereby given, that by order of the pro-
bate court for the county of Van Buren,, made the
18th day of March, A. ID. 1903, months from
that date allowed for creditors TO present their
claims against the estate of Ruth A. Allen,
late of said county, deceased, and that all cred
itors of said deceased required to present
their claims to said probate court at the probate
office, in the village of Paw Paw, said county, for
examination and allowance, on or before the 21st
day of September next. and that such claims will
be heard before said court Monday the 10Th day of
July, and on Monday the 21st day September
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF each of
those days.
Dated, March u, 4. d. 1903. 25O3t5oO7
JAMES II. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

For liver troubles and constipation
There nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills
They always effect cure and save doc
tor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken the
sy stem, but act as tonic to the tissues
by arousing the secretions and restoring
the liver to the full performance of its
functions naturally. E. b. Lougwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
yanger Win. Fight with Mop.aa,,

Detroit. Mich. March 3O.-Benny
langer OF Chicago was given the de.
olson over Hugh McPadden at Light
Guard armory after a ten-round bout
that was easily the best thing staged
at the local arena this season. There
was some criticism of Siler's decision
at the close. but 1t was not especially
called for. McPadden proved to be a
superior boxer to Yanger. but the lat
ter dealt the most damaging blows and
was the fresher all the WAY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Colonel ID. @. Kennedy Dead.

Springfield, Mo-, March 31.-Colonel
d. G. Kennedy, United States consul to
Malta from 1894 to 1896, and who
founded the Springfield Leader in 1867
and was for twenty-seven years its
editor, is dead at his home here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Registration Notice.

To the electors of the township of Paw Paw, Van
Buren, county, Michigan
In accordance with the provisions of law you are
hereby notified that the board of registration of
said township will be in session for the purpose of
registering qualified electors, Saturday, April
L. 1893 from O'Clock m. until O'Clock p. II,
at the office of VIM. H. Mason in the village of Paw
Paw in said township.
Dated, March 24th, 1908.
WILBUR }. WARMER
Township Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
WAR UPON QUICK MARRIAGES
st. Joseph's Industry in Peril
Holmes Liquor Bond Bill Strikes
Against "A Snag.

Lansing. Mich. March 31.-Several
matters of unusual Importance have
been up for consideration during the
past few days, and while none of
them have apparently been definitely
disposed OF the progress made is more
or less significant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Well Known Politician Dead.

Springfield, Ills. March 81
Charles III. Becker. well known
local Republican politician. died early
In the morning aged 50 years. He
was twice elected as supervisor for
Capital township and was for ten
years proprietor OF the Western Hotel
He was president OF the German-Amer-
lean Republican clnh
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Burdick Murder Not Proved.

Buffalo. \. Y. March 3l.-Judge
Murphy. in his findings in the Burdick
case, declares that the identity of the
murderer has not been proved, but If
Pencil was alive he would feel JUS
tilted in issuing a warrant for his ar
rest
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

Foley's Kindey Cure makes the kidneys
and bladder right. Contains nothing in
furious For sale by all druggists of
Paw Paw. IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
DEWEY MAKES EXPLANATION
Did Not Mean Any Reflection on the
Kaiser or Germany. He Tells
the President.

Washington. March 30.-At the in
stance of the president Admiral Dew
ey called by appointment at the White
House Saturday. and made an ex-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

the lawyers OF the house attacked Its
constitutirnality and succeeded In hav-
ing il rDrerred to the committee on
judiciary. Several members of this
committee are avowedly opposed TO the
bill and Representative Holmes Is In
clined TO the opinion that 1t will neye.
again see daylight.
Another liquor measure which has
had consideration recently is one
which the brewer" desire to have
passed At preseh. he brewers are
required TO take out $500 license for
each branch house or distributing
agency, and as some of the larger man
ufacturers have several such distribut-
ing houses In the state, their enforced
contributions a.e very heavy. The
senate and house committees on
liquor traffic gave n hearing on a bill
designed to relieve this situation. The
result will probably be the favorable
reporting of bill which will require
the payment by both foreign and do
nestle breweries doing business In
this state of uniform license fee OF
lished. Some of those present at the
hearing argued in favor of making
this fee $50 but it is probable that
the lesser sum will be recommended.
To Repeal Dickinson BILL
-Four years ago Representative j. III.
Dickinson of Det;oit, the only colored
member of the legislature, succeeded
in having passed law for the sup
preston of mob violence. 1t was CON
coded at the time that the bill was
passed largely on sentimental grounds
and principally because of the eloquent
and imprisoned appeal Of the colored
member. The measure is somewhat
drastic in its provisions, making coun-
ties in which mob violence is done re-
Sponsible in damages to the victim of
the mob. Since its enactment several
counties have been sued for heavy
damages by persons who have been
classified by gatherings Of their neigh
bors for discretions of a more or less
serious nature. A bill repeating this
law has been passed by the house and
given immediate effect Its passage
by the senate is anticipated.
Representative c. J. Byrns Of Ish-
peming. who. by the way, is state
deputy for the Modern Woodmen Of
America, has a bill which eXempts
from taxation the surplus funds OF
fraternal beneficiary societies. \ sim
| liar bill was passed by the Indiana
legislature this winter. These funds
/ have never been taxed in Michigan or
elsewhere. but the probability that
they might be was suggested by the
action of the supreme court of Illinois
/ in declaring them TO be subject to
taxation. 1t is argued, Of course, that
these funds are made up of small
! contributions from persons of small
means and are held for the benefit OF
widows and orphans. Fraternal bene-
ficiary societies generally are interest
ed in the passage Of the measure. and
/ the members Of the various societies
! among the legislators are helping to
/ push the bill along.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Army Officer I'm Disgrace

Skagway, Alaska, March 31.-Lieu-
tenant Charles Faulkner has been
placed in close continent on orders
of Major Pitcher commanding the
Eighth infantry. Faulkner is first
lieutenant of Company Il and is ac-
cused of obtaining money under false
pretenses. of taking money intrusted
TO him by the company mess and also
of misappropriating money belonging
TO several men as their pay. Faux
ner is son of former Senator Faux
ner OF West Virginia and has a bri-
liant military record.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Election Notice.

To the electors of the township of Paw Paw Van
BureI county, Michigan
In accordance with the provisions of law, you are
hereby notified that at the election to be held In said
township on the first Monday in April, 1903, being
April 6, the following township officers are to be
elected:
supervisor, township clerk, township treas
urer. highway commissioner justice of the peace,
school inspector, memb IT of the board of review
and constables
The polls of said election will be open at Long
wells opera house in the village of Paw Paw, in
said township, from O'Clock a.. m. until o'clock
D. IN. of said day.
The township business will be transacted at l
O'Clock p. IN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

In accordance with the provisions of law, you are
hereby notified that at the election to be held the
first Monday in April 1903, in the county of Van
Buren, the following county officer is to be elected,
WIS l county school commissioner.
In accordance with the provisions of law, you are
hereby notified that an amendment TO section six,
of article six of the constitution of this state, rela
tive TO circuit courts fecting the counties of Bay
and Washtenaw, is 20 be submitted to the qualified
electors of this state at the election to be held APRIL
6, 1908
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

In accordance with the provisions of law, you are
hereby notified that at the election to be held the
first Monday in April 1903, in the state of Michigan,
the following state officers are to be elected, viz
justice of the supreme court, regents of the
university of Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

In accordance with the provisions of law, you are
hereby notified that amendment 10 section ten,
of article ten, of the constitution of the state pro-
viding tor board of county auditors in the coun-
ties of Saginaw Jackson, Washtenaw and Kent is
to be submitted 10 the qualified electors of this state
at the election TO be held April g. 1903.
WILBUR j. WARNER,
Nnahi
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
A Chance for Criminals.

The two houses passed in quick or
der late last week Il bill which rev
olutionizez the system Of handling per
sons convicted of crime which has al
WAYS obtained i'm Michigan. The bill
provides that either before or after
sentence. but previous to commitment
to a penal Institution. the trial court
NAV release Il convict on probation.
The idea is to give a person convicted
of crime an opportunity TO redeem
himself IL the tr;al Judge thinks there
is Il or nee for reformation The pan
cont - iateS ihe appointment OF FRO
batioua.y officers 10 look after con
victs on probation. The bill was
passed by the senate and rushed over
to the house where it was put through
under a suspension of the rules. The
next day the house asked for its re-
turn. many of the members believing
that more extended consideration
should be given a bill Of such vast i'm
portance.
Early in the year there was con
siderable talk to the effect that the
railroads would refuse TO pay any
taxes this year pending decision OF
the court of last resort as to the con
stitutionality of the new ad valoren
tax bill and also as to the legality
of the average rate of taxation as de
termned by the state board of rail
road assessors. Such refusal would
Of course, deprive the primary schoo
fund of vast revenue and left tho
schools of the state in a sorry plinght
There is no danger Of any such a ga
lamitY. however.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

The surest remedy for kidney and blad
der diseases is Foley's Kidney Cure. For
sale by all druggists of Paw Paw. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
Railroads Got Busy.

The railroads got busy last week
and dumped about $1,700,COO into the
stat" treasury, and this money will all
go into the primary school fund and
be apportioned among the counties of
the state on the basis of the number
of children of school age in the county.
The railroads refused TO recognize the
new law aud the assessment there
under. however. They made their
payments under the old specific tax
law, computing the tax on last years
earnings They were given receipts
for payment on account and each re-
ceipt was endorsed to the effect that
the state did not waive its right to
enforce the balance of tax due under
the assessment made by the state as
SCISSORS. In the meantime the RAIL
roads have asked the federal court
for an injunction restraining the state
from levying on their property to en-
force the payment of this balance they
having banded together to test the
new law and the assessment. The
state is prepared to look after its in
terests i'm legal way and the COM
panies will 5e given a run for their
money.
a large delegation of citizens from
various Western Michigan counties
were before the joint normal schools.
education and ways and means com
mittees i'm behalf of the Kelly bill
making an appropriation for an addi-
tional normal school to he located
somewhere In the western part of ,hc
state.
JAMES V. BARRY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Qno
 SOCIETY.
DY MRS. .. M. de coTTEs.)

ding array accompanied by her father. Her bridal gown was of white liberty mousselin over taffeta trimmed elaborate ly with Duchesse lace, and the veil which reached to the end of her train was caught in graceful folds with a cluster of white roses. She carried a shower bou- quet of bride roses.
 The bridal party was joined at the al- tar by the bridegroom with his best man, Lieut.. George A. Herbert, and Rev. E. E. Cobbs. rector of St. Johns. who read the marriage lines.
 After the ceremony tn bridal party left the church and drove to the home of the bride where adieus were said.
 MT. and Mrs. Norwood were accom- panied to the station by the entire wed- ding party. and they left at 6:30 o'clock for waynesville. N. C., where they will visit the bridegroom's parents. Mir. and Mrs. Norwood. a
 Mrs. Norwood's travelling suit was a gray suit of cloth tailor-made- After March they will be at home at Piatts- burg Barracks. N. Y. In a few months they will leave for the Philippines. where Mir. Norwood's regiment is stationed. It Is with deep regret that her friends give up this lovely bride to make her home in other lands. She. since earliest childhood. has. by every act of her life, endeared herself to a large circle who esteem her in the highest degree Lieutenant Norwood is a young man who stands high in army and social cir I cles and he shares with his bride the wishes of hosts of friends for a long life of happiness and prosperity for them both.