The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-06-01

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Mrs. DR.. Jackson, Tuesday evening,
June j.
Rev. NJ. b. Milne Will preach at the
First Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening
Regular convocaton of Paw Paw
chapter No. "a r. A. M. this friday
evening, June l. Work"
At the Presbyterian church next Sun
day morning the pastor will speak on
echoes of the general assembly. Evening
service at 7:30.
| Edwin Woodman has sold the two
lots which he owned in South Chicago,
for 81 200. The deed was drawn up on
Thursday last.
Col. o. A. Jones, pension agent at De-
troit, says that the old veterans are pas
sing away at the rate Of 10000 year, or
5000 month, or 1877 day.
The 9th annual meeting of the Ant
werp and Paw Paw farmers club will be
held athe home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C..
Gldden in Cedar Springs, Thursday,
June 7.
The independent nine OF Paw Paw
were defeated at Bloomingdale, Wednes-
day, by score of 7 to 8. We understand
that a return game will be played here
next week.
Sherry Masters of Kalamazoo is the
latest candidate announced for surveyor
of customs at Grand Rapids Leading re-
publicans are quoted as saying that be
will surely land it.
Spicer d futile are planning for the
construction Of their new green houses.
The glass has arrived and the buildings
will be commenced soon. They will
build two more on Mr.. Turtles farm
south of town, and also one in town.
There will be Sunday excursion over
the Fruit Belt line June 3, leaving Paw
Paw 8 a. M, Lawton 9:l5 a. ~, Malta
wan $50 a. No., arriving at Kalamazoo
10 a. IN. Leave Kalamazoo $50 p. No.,
arriving at Paw Paw 7:30 p. w.; leave
| Paw Paw 7:45 p. 10.
c. G. Enge, one OF Van Buren, countv's
foremost fruit growers, died at his home
south of this village last Tuesday. Mr.
Wa of no irGtt n ha
value OF this county in fruit growing,
and until the last few years of bis life
was large grower of different varieties
and originated many popular varieties
As citizen he had the esteem of all
who came into contact with him, and il
can be truly said of him that he left
many friends and no enemies.
Last Sunday a number of the old
old friends Of f. A. Crane were invited
to his home in Kalamazoo for the day
and to help 10 a way to celebrate the op-
ening Of way of transportation that
brings the two towns in closer connec-
ton and will result in good to both. The
party left on the 9 a. 10. train and arriv.
cd 10 time to attend memorial services at
the churches, gathering at Mr.. Cranes
for dinner. The veranda Of Mr. Cranes
home commands beautiful view of the
Kalamazoo river valley with the city d.
rectly below. Here he had prepared to
have dinner served but the weather in.
terfered. After dinner, Judge Heckert,
in behalf OF those present, expressed
pleasure ct meeting Mr.. Crane in his
lovely home and their desire to have Mr..
Crane meet with them in their homes at
some future time. The host responded
by telling a story apropos to the occasion
and said the pleasure was mutual. A
few neighbors came in after the diner
hour and with conversation and story
made the afternoon pass all too quickly.
/. b. Conner, one Of Paw Paws old
school business men, died at his home
in this village, Thursday morning at
o'clock.CHe had been in feeble health
for some time but it was not thought
that the end was so near. Through the
night his faithful wife had watched with
him and, leaving him but a moment, on
her return found him Unconscious
aud he shortly afterwards passed
beyond. Mr.. Conner was born in
Canada May 10, 1884, came to this
township when young man and
lived his entire life since in this town
ship. During this time he accumulated
considerable property, adding much to
the substantial welfare of our beautiful
village by erecting several dwelling
houses and business places. In all these
he gave evidence Of thorough under
standing of the value of careful and
economical construction; and they will
stand as monuments to him many years.
Mr.. Conner was twice married. His
second wife, Mrs. Dollie Conner, one
son, Merritt, who is at present in
Europe, and his grandson, Frank Con-
ner, are left to mourn his loss. The fun
eral services will be held Sunday at 2;30