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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Obituary..

Segfried Shaefer died at his home four
miles north of Paw Paw, early Wednes.
day morning, of heart failure, at the age
of 81 years The funeral will be held at
the home Sunday at o'clock, under the
direction of the Paw Paw Masonic lodge,
of which he was member. The burial
will be at Prospect Hill
Mr.. Shafer had been resident of Paw
Paw and vicinity for great many years,
and was highly respected. He had been
in poor health for a long time, but for a
few days prior to his death had been feel
ing better than usual. He was in this
village Monday for the first time in sew
eral weeks, and retired Tuesday evening
as well as ordinary, but was taken i'll
about o'clock in the morning and died
in few minutes.
He leaves a widow aud four children,
Mrs. Minnie Hall and Charles Shaefer Of
Lawton, Henry and Frank of this place,
besides other relatives and many friends.
Floyd, the little son Of VIM. Goodrich
aged one year. | / months and eight days,
died of pneumonia Monday. Rev. Il. A.
Miller officiated at the funeral, which
was held Wednesday at the Brummel
school house; interment at the Austin
cemetery.
The little baby of W. II. Manning died
Monday. The funeral services were held
at the home Wednesday and the burial
was at Prospect Hill cemetery.
The little baby of +. B. Baldwin, aged
one month and II days died last Friday.
The services were held at the house Sun
day, Rev. q. p. Linderman officiating.
Burial was at Prospect Hill cemetery.
Henry K Halstead died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. A. f. Mcneil, last
week Thursday at the age Of II years,
three months and four days. Deceased was
sufferer from paralysis for nearly 10
weeks. He was born in New York state
in 1925 and moved with his parents to
Medina county, Ohio, wher two years of
age, where he resided until lS49. He was
married to Martha Rowley, March 4,
1916. In lS49 he moved with his family
to Paw Paw near where he lived until
his death.
Deceased leaves family of eight chill.
dren, six girls and two boys, to
mourn his loss, Mrs. A. f. Mcneil,
w. j. Hastead, Mrs. f.. H. Lindsey,
Mrs. J. III. Waters, Henry j. Hal
stead, Mrs. Lon Curtis, Mrs. Irene
McDougal, all of Paw Paw and Mrs
John Blackwood of Arlington aud also
one sister, Mrs. w. w. Campbell of
Niles. The funeral was held at the
house Sunday at o'clock, Rev. Anna
Barton officiating. The burial was at
Prospect Hill cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
From Neishbor 7s owns.
GObIeuHe.

Miss Sadie Kessler is home, sick with
the grip.
DIR. NJ. f.. Goole expects to leave for
the state of New York next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arbie Eastman have
moved into the See house in the west
part of town.
Miss Elma Twitchell was home last
week from her school. She is teaching
near South Haven.
w. b. Teman has traded his house and
lots for farm in Mattawan, and will
move there in short time.
A surprise party was given Fred HUFF
last Saturday evening A good crowd
was present and all reported fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Lober went to Kal-
amazoo last Wednesday to see DR.. o. A
LaCrone. Mrs. Lober had a growth
taken from her left ear.
Mr. Cheney died Sunday night, March
%, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S
Nash. Funeral was held Wednesday al
the Free Baptist church.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
MORE RAILROAD NEWS.
Pere Marquette shor' Line To he Pushed
tn Completion.

The Kalamazoo Telegraph of Monday
contained the following interesting rail-
road news, verifying what has already
been published in The True Northerner:
"The Pere Marquette railroad is rap
idly perfecting plans to establish trunk
line between Chicago and Buffalo, to
compete directly with the Michigan Cen
trail railroad for freight and passenger
business, and recent rumors as to the de-
tails of the plan seem to have substan-
tial foundation.
"At present, the Pere Marquette has
no direct line between Chicago and De-
troit, being obliged to run its trains by
way of Grand Rapids, many miles out of
the way. The scheme therefore, involves
the purchase of certain roads and the
building of connecting links.
IAN official of the Big Four railroad,
who says that the Pere Marquette is
making no secret of its plans, gives to
the Evening Telegraph the details of the
project which the Pere Marquette is
working out. As was recently announced
the Pere Marquette has bought the Mil
waukee, Benton flarbor 4 Columbus
and the South Haven a Eastern roads.
Representatives of all these roads will
meet in Detroit Thursday to confirm the
sale and the Pere Marquette will take
possession of the roads April l.
at is the plan of the Pere Marquette
to build a line from Hammond, Indiana,
to New Buffalo. Entrance from Ham
mond to Chicago is said to have been al
ready obtained. Work on the Hammond
link is already under way. From New
Buffalo, trains will be run over the
present Pere Marquette track to Hart.
ford, thence over the South Haven &
Eastern to Paw Paw. A link will be
built from Paw Paw to Kalamazoo. II
the Pere Marquette can bay the Chicago
Kalamazoo Il Saginaw, it is said trains
will be run from Kalamazoo to Woodbury.
over that route, giving connection at the
latter point with the Pere Marquette sys.
tenn. If the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Sag.
NAV cannot be bought, the Pere Mar.
quette will build a parallel making
Grand Ledge the terminus. At any rate
the route will be shortened between De-
troit and Chicago many miles and the
line practically will be about the same
length as that of the Michigan Central.
Harry G. Potter, general manager of
the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw road
said this morning that no negotiations
were pending for the sale of the road to
the Pere Marquette.
"a the same time the Big Four off
cial who gives the information, init
mated that the Pere Marquette people
were very hopeful of getting possession
of the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw
Whichever detail is worked out, however,
it is announced that the Pere Marquette
will push the work of building the neces-
sary links"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension WILDE followed by utter collapse,
unless reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing so efficient
to cure disorders of the liver or kidneys
as Electric Bitters. It's a wonderful
tonic, and effective nervine and the great
est all around medicine for run down sys-
temsI dispels nervousness, rheumatism
and neuralgia and expels malaria germs
Only SOC, and satisfaction guaranteed by
Longwell Bros, druggists. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, be
cause it cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment Health and
strength cannot be restored to any sick
man or weak woman without first restor
ing health and strength to the stomach.
A weak stomach cannot digest enough
food to feed the tissues and revive the
tired and run down limbs and organs of
the body Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleans
es, purifies, sweetens and strengthens
the glands and membranes OF the stom-
ach and cures indigestion, dyspepsia
and all stomach troubles. f.. b. Long
well. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
After LaGrippe What9

Usually hacking cough and general
feeling of weakness, often leading to
fatal results after the patient is suppos-
ed to have passed the danger point
Foleys Honey and Tar is guaranteed to
cure the grippe cough" and make you
strong and well. 1t never fails to stop a
cough if taken in time. Take no sub
stitutes For sale by all druggists of Paw
Paw. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Tragedy AVerte0.

Just in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins OF
Pleasant City, Ohio. pneumonia had
played sad havoc with him and a terrible
cough set in besides Doctors treated
him, but he grew worse every day. AT
length we tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, and our darling
was saved. He's now sound, and we'll.
Every ought to know it's the only
sure cure for coughs, cold and all lung
diseases. Guaranteed by Longwell Bros,
druggists. Price soc and Sl.00. Trial
bottles free. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27

One Of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that Of Mrs. Gertrude r..
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that / ran
down in weight from 148 to % pounds. /
tried n number Of remedies to no avail
until used One Minute Cough Cure.
-Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely Of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength. r..
b. Longwell m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Ladies Favor Local Option.

Alta recent meeting of the Coterie the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the interests Of temperance
and society are best conserved by the
absence of the licensed saloon; therefore
be it
ReSolGed, that we pledge our in
fluence in our homes and with our friends
in maintaining prohibition in our county.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
In Justice Court.
BEFORE JUSTICE ROWLAND

BEfONE JJbIlCt kOWLAND
People VS.. Doddie Tolles; assault with
intent to do great bodily harm. The ex-
animation was concluded aud the re-
spoudent discharged but was immedi-
ately rearrested on charge of careless
use of firearms. The examination is set
for April 4.
People VS.. John Often and Loren
Wise; drunk and disorderly at public
dance at Almena town hall. They were
each fined $500 and costs, amounting to
S7.S5, which they paid.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
South Haven PoStoMce.

The South Haven Sentinel published
the statement Wednesday morning that
the fight over the postoffice in that city
had been ended 10y the reappointment of
Miss Dora Delamere. The True North
erner is in a position to state positively
that such is not the case. Any appoint
ment of Miss Delamere is merely pro
visional one, and no recommendation has
yet been made by Congressman Hamil-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Danger of Pneumonia.

4 cold at this time if neglected is
liable to cause pneumonia which Is so
often fatal and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened,
making them peculiarly susceptible to
the development Of consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar will stop the cough, heal
and strengthen the lungs and prevent
pneumonia. For sale by all druggists of
Paw Paw. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
ALAfENA.

The republican electors of the town.
ship of Almena will hold caucus at the
Almena town hall, Saturday, March %
at o'clock p. M, for the purpose OF
placing in nomination candidates for
township offices and the transaction of
any other business that may properly
come before the caucus.
BY order of
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP Con-.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27

Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
EASILY destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes inn
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
5cott's Emulsion. Salt pork
, good too, but it is very hard
o digest.
The time to treat ConSump-
ion is when you begin trying
o hide it from yourself.
others see it. you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
leceive yourself any longer.
3egin with the first thought
0 take SCOTS Emulsion. If
t isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
orget it and be better for the
reatment. If it is consump-
ION you can't expect to be
ured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
igidly regular in your treat
ncnt you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
est all you can, eat all you
an, that's the treatment and
l.ts tie best treatment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Republican Caucuses.
PAW PAW.

The republican electors of the town
ship of Paw Paw will hold caucus at
the old court house, Saturday, March
%, at 2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for township Off
ces and the transaction of any other bus
mess that may properly come before the
caucus.
By order of
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP Cow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
1t Saved His Leg.

p \. Danforth of LaGrange, Ga, suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles
it's the best salve in the world Cure
guaranteed. Only % cts. Sold by Long
well Bros, druggists IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
WAVERLY,

The republican electors of the town
ship of Waverly will hold a caucus at
the town hall in Glendale, Saturday,
March %, at o'clock p. m, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for town
ship officers and for the transaction OF
any other business that may properly
come before the caucus.
BY order of
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Pneumonia Follows a Gold

But never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stops the cough.
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack of
pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by all druggists of Paw Paw. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Cards of Thanks.

To our relatives, neighbors and friends
we wish to express our gratefulness for
their kindness, help and sympathy
through the sickness and death of our
loved daughter and sister Cleo.
JEsTIN DEMING AND FAMILY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
IN JUSTICE COURT.
BEFoRE JusrIcE KILLErER


VIM. Remus, VIM. J. Remus, Edwin
Murray and Carl II. Hrntz were arraign-
ed before Justice Killefer, Monday,
charged with violation Of the local op-
ton law. The examinations were adj
journed until next Monday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
New SUITS.

Owen Carver VS.. Amos Carver ct ali:
partition.
Clara j. Douglass vs.. John NJ Doug
lass divorce.
The people VS.. Henry ID. Harvey; vio-
lation of local option law
Jay d. Roberts VS.. S. II. q f. r. r. Co.;
case,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
MdrrI10e Licenses.

VIM. A. Spaulding %; Lena A. st.
John, %; both OF Hartford.
Emory Randall, 81; Addie Shaefer, 30;
both of Bangor.
VIM. G. Gault, "a; Waverly; Ethel
May Frisbie, 10; Almena.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Raw or Inf1amed Lungs

Yield rapidly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. Il prevents pneumonia
and consumption from hard cold
settled on the lungs For sale by all
druggists Of Paw Paw. IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Spring Line is Here!

style aud reasonable in price Call and
personal observation We ought say word
prices though speak pretty plainly for themselves
every garment 5 marked in plain figures.
thin, priced high priced according the quality
money you spend for it. It's what get not
what you pay that makes bargain.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many friends
for their kindness during the illness and
death of our father.
The FAMILY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-03-27

Do not MAKE THE MAN, but they
help to put him to the front. You
can't afford TO look shabby.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Naked Truths Well and valiantly


(Froa The Atlanta Evening News)
Out OF The mass OF yelled illusions
and portentous hints as to the criminal
participation Of this government in the
coup detat, there has not come one sub
stantial fact to bear out the contention.
and surely II it had existed the fierce
light which has been turned on the af-
fair would have exposed it long ago
The very course of events has more
than justified the presidents prompt rec
ognition of the dc facto government Of
Panama 1t Is clear that the new repub-
lie is, and was from the beginning, we'll
established, ard tha; there was no other
authority in tAe territory in question
with whom we could treat
N the petty bubbles dictated by a
blind imitatise craftsmanship, the merits
of The Panama struggle seem to have
been entirely overlooked ] has been
abundantIy shown that the people OF
that province have been groanng under
the yoke of oppression for years. It's
rich revenues were turned into the COM
mon Golfers for the benefit of Colombia,
while nothing whatever was done in re-
turn for the tributaries. Even the most
Indispensable Of public works were not
carried into execution. a general air
OF desolation and decay prevailed every
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

70 no dnn,nna il tba soa were fitted m
r.ftt, oanfns j., NO roof. and there nnde,
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,i l;.ir,a., 49,. ~ o,1 ~
tao, 80 a,,,
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We're peli's &q''a inferred 'F reere'ill ollleefs
~ snch an "'S| as Voc N"o' u
SINCE }oe mrs. 'l3H aNi'7"iei ~ 'ig sd
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Dole Goes on the Bench.

Honolulu, November f8.-'rhe commits
sion appointing Governor Dole United
States district Judge reached here lasr
nient. He will take the oath Of office
before Chief Justice Frear OF the Terri
on the bench immediately. Secretary
Carter has not yet received his commits
sion as governor but by virtuc oe his
office of seetGlary liz will act as governor
in the interim
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

seven years ago the state OF Illinois granted
TO the Physicians Institute Of Chicago charter.
There was need of something above the ordt-
nary method of treatment for chronic diseases.
something more than any one specialist or any
humber OK specialists 3cIing Independently
could do. so the State itself, under the powers
granted it by its general laws, gave tho power TO
tho Physicians Institute to furnish TO the sick
such help rs would make them well and strong
Ever since its establishment this Institute has
endeavoTcd In every possible way GO carry out
tie original purposes Of its establishment under
the benefcIent laws OF the State.
Three years ago, the Physicians Institute,
realizing the value OF electricity In the treatment
of certain phases OF disease, created under the
sgper'ntendence Of It's StaG of specialists an
eRclric belt and this belt mas been proved 10 be
OF great value is a curative agent. From fInG
to time It has been improved until II reached
that stage of perfection which warranted It's
present name OF ";Suprefne"
This belts Che most effective of all agents in the
cure Of rheumatism. lumbago, lano back, neTv-
Gus exhaustion, Wea keued or lost vital functions,
yarlc0cele, kidney disorders and many other
complaints.
This supreme Electric Belt" Is mado IN one
gra0e only-loo guage there is no better electric
belt nlade and no better belt can be made You
have only 20 write TO Tho Physicians institute
and ono Of these bolts will be sent you absolutely
free. It Is not sent on trial, II Is yours to keep
forever without the payment of one cent. This
generous offer may be withdrawn at any time, SO
you should write to-day for this FREQ Supreme
Electric Belt to The Physicians Institute.
at 2ooI. Masonic Temple. Chicago. Ill.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Danger of Dread Fever.

"Fanama and Colon and the country
between them form the deadhest spot in
She world. no one ventures out of the
house after nghtfall, IL there has been
the slightest fall Of rain, or If the at
mosphere is at al damp 1t is death to
da so Within two hours Of such eN-
posure, or OF getting the least wet, the
dread fever commences, and before mid
night the victim has passed away.
Il crossed the sthmus from ocean to
ocean on foot, walking along the track
Of the Panama railroad. In no other
way could / nave crossed. The interior
Is mass Of underbrush so thick that
nothing but reptiles can penetrate it.
The machete OF the native sometimes
enables him to go short distances, but
to an American of higher and more civil
lied attitudes a passage is impossible.
Only path about a foot wide alongside
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
TIE RoOl,let

on Blood Poison written by the leading
pacialst Of tins country. Address Dr. ].
Newton Hathaway. ~ Inmau building,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
MILLIONS MUST BE EXPENDED
BEFORE CULEBRA is LEVELED

MY first impression upon landing a.
Colon was that If stood upon tiptoe
l could see the Pacific ocean The 18th
mus is only AZ miles wide between Colon
and Panama, and to one standing at
either place it almost seems that the
beating Of the surf on the other shore is
audible. The next feeling that came
over me was one of wonder that a nation
Ike the United States had for SO long al
lowed the isthmian canal to remain un-
cut while the trade Of a continent Ian
sulshcd for the la-lI of such a waterway
to reach the teeming millions of the
orient"
In this manner began W. Z. Christian,
assistant general passenger agent of the
se..board Air Line railway. when asked
YESTERDAY 10 give his Impressions OF the
country ana the causes that are now the
center of interest of the world-Panama
and the canal.
In 1898 MIR. Christian went TO the 18TH
mus as staff representative Of The New
York Fress and his letters written from
that place were syndieated by Mcclure Of
Phila5elpha, ard Published in all the
leading American newspapers and other
periodicals. Later Mr.. Christian repre-
scented The New York Herald on n sim
i1a, mission IN Cuba. curing the spanish
American WAY In chat struggle he WAS
sereeant of the First North Carolina regl-
meat In newspaper work, Mr.. Christian
~ ,,,,ro o1-,arionoe than fails to
m ~ ~ most members of the pro-
.a.;an ana ,orocnizjna his porultar fit
XXI. ~. H. ,,.orl, rho Press secured his
: ;,,,.l.sioe,f, At C,et hand inc
$780,, .,.,,.,,ol ,,,1,;ab ehool,c the
-, -, -. .,e,ils ,,ere made nnbj1c
- ,.oars 200
j., nrose.,,fi5., ;,is.,vo,ls on the ietaD9ns.
Mr. e.hristion spon1 six weeks on the
s~aao eo,er5n., Inc entire TERRITORY. EN-
1,,,aood =, no e,e,,,fiors ne fha l,rench
800, ,-l.,..,.,. oa, 49, ,.,.l,,.1,l,. l,no..s
1000 49,, ,a,,., w., 80 s,,t,inat nov,
..r,., ~ r,eri,.l,, ,.ao,,, t,a,, ,>, =,
,o,,. rasifi,e- IN tbis country
v,-,- p..,.1.,
D0"9 'il'9 ~
MI CHRISTIAN cohSeh'FG TO zen lhe
SUNS o. ms o'Sef Ed''0liS ~ we ldHo %
the iaSect ana the leFe'' ana inc iH'oi no
tion furnished by him is II re given 10
Inc pubic:
'lIl give Won a description OF Panama
as it was as ii is and rs it can he, ~
said Mr. Christian. When | went there
IN 1898 the great bubble in which the
f'renchTnen mad invested their niiilions
had burst, and a0 those VINO had robbed
TIE company Were Goha only 80"
aeerepit c3Feta@ers rem2ine0 Whcle 10"
thousands Of laborers had been busy at
their taslss-only these and the whiten-
ing bones Of those who had persisted
on the fever-hauntcd marshes OF the
most terrible land on The globe,
Standing In ehostly silence decaying
from the moist winds that blow contin-
ually during certain hours OF the day
were the splendid palaces built by the
French officers who came over to bnild
the canal Among these establishments
was the house Of De T.esseps. the engi-
neer who designed the canal. All Of
them were falling to pieces, aud neglect