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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
From Maine to Louisiana

Where there Is so,1' much smoke there must be some fire. The Mas sachusetts legislature is trying to pre- vent the big Mellen merger, and the newspapers continue to discuss it, not as a possibility, but as probability.
 If it takes place 1t will outdo in mile age even the Union Pacific combine, for it will be made up as follows:
 Miles. Boston and Maine .... ...... .... 2,2s8 New Haven ..''.''. ''-. Eooi Pennsylvania .''..' ''.'lV'oo4 Louisville and Nashville ...... ...... 4279 Yazoo and Mississippi Valley ........ 1,604 Total .... .... .... .... ...... ........2l ,62O No existing system has mileage of equal proportions. It includes ten per cent of the mileage of the couf. try.
 MT. Mellen of the New Haven sys- tenn promptly denied the merger rumors. This he could, however, do at this stage of it with technical truth. It is not necessary to speculate on the value of the rumor. Time will dis close the scheme that the Pennsyl- vania and the New Haven road have up their sleeves. The extreme prob ability, not to say usefulness, of the proposed merger is really what in- duces people to expect It's fulfillment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

in Birmingham, and a warm welcome awaits the veterans and the sons and daughters of those who wore the gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The June showers will be welcome in strict proportion to their rarity. One shower in June will be enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Unjust umpires are not mobbed be. cause they are fleet and sly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The efforts of eastern poets who never saw a genuine negro to write negro dialect is amusing to people who live in Dixie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

 called upon to say something pretty strong. CUtAn. Forget yourself, for therein lies The way to happiness. When many sorrows cloud vo,,r ltfa , No matter how t4ley press. Shake off a tendency to brood Upon the filings of fate And as the hand of time moves m Your troubles will abate. It begins to look like a ctnch for ra,r- banks A picture of the log cabin in which he was born appeared this week. A Georgia editor publishes three sets of paragraphs in his paper. The first is called Day Lights" the second 'Moon Lights" and the third Star LAghts.'' They keep his editorial page light. The chief of the United States meteor ological bureau owns up that he doesn't know what is the matter with the weather.
 SIMPLE THING.
 Magnate In
 ii His auto car, fi Knocks you down
 And there you arel An Arkansas editor conducts q joke de- pertinent which he calls Half a Dozen Smiles" When he wants an extra smile he goes out and gets it at a place on the corner.
 "oh, ratsF' exclatrns a Pfttsburg news- Taper. It is really speaking about rats and not the Corey honeymoon.
 EASIEST OF ALL Now once upon a time there dwelt A lily-fngered chap Who spent the better part of life In looking for a snap. He sought in vain and then at last Discreetly gave up trying, Because the world had taught him that The only cinch Is dying. A gurnshoe campaign to locate summer Is in order
 Put not your trust in airships livery knock is a boost" they say. shn 1t hurts.
 At any rate, union suits won't strike. The college graduate is tapping on office doors. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The baseball fans have more rain checks than they know what to dc with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The population of Idaho must be sparse if one twelve-man jury cannot be recruited there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Let us hope the White House will not proceed to dissect fish stories after Dr. Long is disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The rains do not affect the mineral crop, although they may alter the immediate output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Vice President Fairbanks Is enjoy ing the present season, and he Is not inviting the heated term to hurry up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A LITTLE SERMON.

A LITTLE SERMON. The joy of living's everywhere Is close at hand for those who care To dote upon the little things A rose in bloom. a brook that sings, me mockfngbird upon a bough And lips that breathe a tender VOW. It's everywhere, if you will take ourselr in hand and try to make Ihe best of what is sent to you Ana love the humble work you do. lngrates who want the earth I guess VIII never be content with less. A correspondent at Philadelphia says ''The rain fell in torrents and the people just simply sat down and howled." We hope they didn't sit down in the rnudi A Kansas City. burglar entered a board ing house at 1 o'clock in the morning and stole a kiss. Tn the spring a young mans faney'-you know the rest. Professor Triggs is being sued for di- vorce You remember Triggs of course. He won fame by being too foolish even for the University of Chicago.
 PROGRESSION.
 An infant in
 A crib we lie,
 Most helpless thing
 Beneath the sky.
 little while, We learn to walk
 And babble words
 Of baby talk.
 In youth. we teem
 With foolish hope,
 Or lusty-limbed.
 Push up the slope.
 The fatefu1 years
 That flicker on
 Bring us a dream
 Of what is gone.
 The end is but
 To realize How empty Is
 A worldly prize,
 And growing old
 And orthodox,
 We find at last
 A narrow box. Hartman ought to be in he'll" says 1illman. Sure! But he isn't and there's the rub. Ellen Terry has begun "Recollections of My Childhood" in McClLre's, without emphasizing the dates. Chicago Is the greatest city of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The one thing in this world that we do not at present need is more rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

A Colorado editor says 1t Is a dis grace to be poor. The average editor is in disgrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

One swallow doesn't make a sum- mer, but 1t helps some in case of thirst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Some states have so many million aires they are compelled to resort to indictments in order to reduce the output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Dr. Long is waiting for the letter that never came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

It begins to look like a cinch for Fa+.- banks. A picture of the log cabin in which he was born appeared this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

The Ohio frosts did not nip a Bill Taft vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

world" said Kurold. He was a guest of Chicago at the time and no doubt felt called upon to say something pretty strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Mobile Herald: Abe Hummel will ham, dle bread in prison. It was Abe's desire to handle dough that placed him there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Clio Free Press: Birmingham and Montgomery seem to be running a sub way race for the baseball pennant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Bessemer Workman: Whats good for Birmingham is good for Bessemer. Let's have IL when the legislature convenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Josiah Flynt, in Success Magazine.
 GN ONTHER circle of friends during WDN my British museum days, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

A Georgia editor publishes three sets of paragraphs in his paper. The first ia called Day Ldghts," the second 'Moon Lights" and the third "star Lights" They keep his editorial page light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-02

Professor Triggs is being sued for d. vorce. You remember Triggs, of course. He won fame by being too foolish even for the University of Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30

Continued on page I, ed column.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
PROSPECT LAKE HOME COMING

Residents OF Prospect lake neighbor-
hood held a pleasant Home Coming re-
union at Christie's landing on the west
shore of Prospect lake last Thursday.
There were 2l7 to eat dinner and many
others came during the afternoon. A per-
manent organization was effected and
these home comings at the lake will be
held annually hereafter. Mrs. Bertha
Chase was elected president, Mrs Frank
McCon, vice president and Mrs L. L.
Chase, secretary. During the last four
years but nine families have moved from
the neighborhood and their places taken
by strangers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
LAFAYETTE LIGHT
GUARDS REUNION
90. &C." 10th N Y. Regiment Met
at Home Of j. M. Longwell
Last Thursday.

Co. &c" 10th N. Y infantry Lafayette
Light Guards) held its 9th annual reun-
ion Thursday, August %, 1907, at Paw
Paw, at the home of Capt. j. M. Long
we'll, by invitation.
The gathering this year was not large,
and at this stage of the game, as the
years 60 by, fewer still are in line to an
swer roll call at annual reunions. How
ever, about % OF the old company tha
went from Paw Paw ITO strong June l3,
1861, can be accounted for
The home OF Captain Longwell was
nicely decorated and the porch was am-
pie to accommodate all who were pre-
sent
The following members answered to
roll call: Don G. Rogers, Mineral Point,
Wis; Mark Worthington,. Vicksburg;
John II. Shrine, Big Rapids; VIM. II.
Bullard, Niles; II. b. Myers, Decatur;
Ed. Carney, Decatur; Capt. j. M. Long
we'll, Paw Paw; Lieut.. L. j. Chatfee,
Paw Paw; A. j. Rouudy, Paw Paw; A.
w. Cummings, Paw Paw; b. F. Heckert
and j F. Bullard, Paw Paw, honorary
members.
Letters OF regret were read from ab
sent members as follows: A. G.. Ed
monds, Portland, Ore; Willard Place,
Ravenna, Neb; John +. Charileer, May
wood, Neb.; Cyrus II. Butler, Poynette,
Wis; Henry Crandall, Grant City, Mo;
John w. Sprague, Muskegon; Robert
McKinstry, Detroit.
Light refreshments were served by
Mesdames Longwell and Kelley, after
which the time was spent in relating
incidents of the war. A vote of thanks
was rendered the host and hostess for
past and present favors rendered the
members of the association.
On account of i'll health, Capt. Long
we'll resigned as president and L. j.
Chaffee was elected to succeed him. A.
w. Cummings was reelected secretary
and treasurer for 1908.
The meeting adjourned with the time
and place for the next meeting to be
selected by the president and secretary.
billie" Bullard and "Dell" Cummings
with drum and fife and Jimmie" Bull
lard with the bass drum furnished mar.
tial music for the occasion. The "boys"
ate dinner at the Clifton house, after
which the majority of them went to
Three Mile lake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
NORTHERNER WAS MISTAKEN

The Northerner takes this opportunity
to correct an error made in its issue last
week. We stated that the horse driven
by Mrs. Bert Bennett of Lawton and
her mother which ran away and was
killed here last week was fractions and
unsafe for ladies 10 drive, We made
this statement from rumors which we
had heard in regard to the affair. We
have since learned, however, that the
rumors were not we'll founded; that the
horse in question had been driven by
Mrs Giddings and other ladies around
automobiles, traction engines and rail-
road trains, and that it was always con-
sidered perfectly safe forladies to drive.
1t was not our intention to misrepresent
the affair in any way, and we are glad OF
this opportunity to correct In a measure
the injustice done to Mr.. Giddings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
NOT ACQUAINTED WITH CUSTOM

George Ross, giving his address as
Marshall, Mich, was arrested last Mon
day night on a charge of being drunk
and disorderly He plead guilty to the
charge before Justice Rowland, Tuesday
morning, and is now spending 20 days in
the county jail This is the only arrest
made in the village during the Home
Coming week and it is probable that
Mr.. Ross was not acquainted with the
orderly customs of Paw Paw. Should he
come again next Home Coming to sell
his shoestrings and other wares, he will
be better posted on the orderly conduct
maintained in our village and will not
get into trouble.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
BOAT RUN DOWN BY STEAMER

A sad case Of drowning occurred at
Paw Paw Lake last Sunday. A steam
yacht ran down rowboat in which were
three boys, two brothers named Nelson
and William Wydell, of Chicago One
OF the brothers clung to the steamer as
it went past and the other was picked
up by another boat, while Wydell went
down and was drowned in plain view of
hundreds of people The captain Of the
steamer had lashed his wheel and was
collecting fares from the 36 passengers
on board when the accident occurred.
Mrs A. G. Martin of Paw Paw was one
OF the passengers on the steamer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
WASSON ARRESTED
At AVERY BEACH
Officers Make Raid. Found Many
Partaking Of Liquid Refresh
ments." Got the Evidence"

menus. Got the Evidence
Ed. Wasson OF South Haven. who has
been running the soda fou ntain at Avery
Beach resort this season, was arrested
last Saturday evening on the charge Of
violating the local option law. The Of
ticers had been suspicious Of the place
for some time and last Saturday even
ing Sheriff Chappell, Under Sheriff Sir
rine, Deputy Sheriff McGregor and
Prosecuting Attorney Chase went out
to the resort about l1:3O p. m. The
soda fountain was in a room in the
basement Of the resort. The officers
found the place we'll filed with probably
40 or 80 patrons seated at the tables.
Liquid Refreshments" were brought in
in mugs from an adjoining room. The
proprietor was arrested and brought to
Paw Paw Sunday morning, He waived
examination before Justice Rowland,
Monday morning, and was bound over
to the circuit court for trial in the sum
OF $500, which he furnished. The officers
brought some of the liquid refresh
meets" home from the resort as evidence
to be used in the case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30

The fifth annual home comirg is over.
The weather man, the committees hav-
ing the arrangements in charge and the
largest number OF visitors ever in Paw
Paw on a similar occasion have all con
spired to make the week one of genuine
pleasure.
The events of the week since our last
issue are as follows:
THURSDAY.
Thursday was reception day at Joe
Howards beautiful grounds at Three
Mile lake The day was a beautiful one
and large crowd, not only from Paw
Paw, but from all over the county, vas
there. 1t was estimated that over 1000
people we're on the grounds. Mr.. How
ard had erected swings on the grounds
and a large pavilion for dancing. He
had also promised TO be at the lake on
that day and give an entertainment.
He was not there, however, and the
large crowd was disappointed. The
Paw Paw band and orchestra played
throughout the day, and the crowd en-
joyed itself despite Mr., and Mrs. How
ards absence.
THURSDAY EVENING.
S. Homer Eaton, with the assistance
of local tale Mt, gave an excellent enter
talnment at the opera house. The house
was packed and Mr. Eaton was at his
best. Paw Paw people are always glad
to welcome him. Every number on the
program was fine and we'll received by
the large audience.
FRIDAY.
Friday was picnic day in the village,
and was success IN every respect.
Long tables we're spread in the grove In
front of the school house, and when the
noon hour arrived they were laden with
an abundance OF good things The
crowd was large ana happy one. A
pleasant feature of the dinner was a spe-
cial table prepared for old people. 1t
was well filed and willing hands waited
upon those dear old souls some OF whom
will probably never attend another home
coming in Paw Paw. Mrs. Jessie Brown
aged 90 years was one of those present
After dinner our townsman, Frank
Hudson, was called upon and gave an
interesting paper on "Why the Michigan
Central did not Come to Paw Paw"
At 2:30 o'clock Judge Benz. f. Heckert
introduced the speaker of the day,
Lieutenant Governor p II. Kelley of
Lansing Mr. Kelley spoke in his usual
happy mood. The surroundings were
quite familiar to him, having married
his wife, Miss Zoe Wilson, just across
the street from where he was speaking.
The surroundings brought back many
pleasant recollections. and Mr.. Kelley
appeared at his best. He is an eloquent
speaker and is always popular with Van
Buren, county audiences.
FRIDAY EVENING.
The young people had full sway at the
dancing party at headquarters Friday
evening. About 60 couples participated
The music by the Maple City orchestra
was never better, and it was an enjoy
able party.
At the Dyckman house the county
officers, past ard present, with other in
vited guests, were banqueted Covers
were laid for 80. The Paw Paw band
gave the guests a pleasant surprise by
filing into the dining room and playing
several pieces. After the feast, which
was excellent and splendidly served, o.
w Rowland as POSTMASTER, in his usual
happy strain, introduced the speakers
who responded as follows:
James T.. Chandler, "Greetipg Old
Friends -
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
LAST BALL GAME Of SEASON

What will probably be the last base
ball game Of the season will take place
Saturday, when the strong Schoolcraft
team will meet the Paw Paw boys at the
local park. Schoolcraft always has a
strong team. They have played here sew
eral times and never yet have been dis
appointment. Paw Paw will make des-
perate effort to win and everybody
should turn out.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30

Hon. Benz. F.. Heckert, The Court
House Ring"
Hon z. II. Kelley, "The People En-
act"
f n. Wakeman, '.Out OF the Old Into
the New"
Judge David Anderson, "ln Behalf of
the People"
Frank II. Fuller, "Money Makes the
Mare Go"
Johh Mutchler, "A Clear Title"
r. NJ. Chase, "A Da, in Court"
+. A. Aseltine, "How to Shoot"
J. q. Todd, "The Fellows We Failed
to Land"
VIM G. Mosier, "Month Hands"
Hon. A j. Mills was expected to res
pond 10 the sentiment "Our Absent
Brothers." He was unable to be pre-
sent, and the time was taken by the
POSTMASTER, who read a list of all those
who have passed to the other Shore"
1t was | o'clock a. IN. when the party
sang "Auld Lang Syne" and went home,
all expressing the opinion that it had
been one of the most pleasant features
of the week, and that such a reunion
would become permanent feature of
home coming,
SATURDAY.
Saturday was the day Of sports. At
$50 a. IN the quot pitching contest was
pulled off at the ball park. M. j. Coy
and Will Showerman were captains.
They chose sides, 10 on a side, and the
contest was on. The contest narrowed
down to Perry Roberts, Joe Buckhout,
Rev. NJ. Grigsby and Charley Clapp for
the finals, in which Roberts took rirst
and Buckhout second. Coy's side was
therefore winner OF the event.
The street sports attracted consider
able attention in the afternoon and were
success. The winners OF the different
events were as follows:
Crate race-Verne Decker 1st, Walter
Roth Ind
100 yard dash-Harry Doud 1st, Will
bur Downing 2nd.
Water pail race-Earl Dow 1st, Percy
Wheeler End.
Egg race-Harry Doud 1st, Blaine
Warner 2nd.
Girls foot race-Irmah Drake lst,
Chloe Strow bridge 2nd.
Pacing contest-Beth Milne lst, Will
bur Downing 2nd.
Bun eating race-Earl Dow lst, Verne
Decker 2nd.
Old mems race-John Caleb 1st, Geo.
Longduff 2nd.
Tug of war-Jule Ciapp's team.
BASE BALL.
The star team from Kalamazoo cross
ed bats with the local team at p. m.
The large crowd was on edge every
minute of the game. Not score was
made until the fifth inning when Paw
Paw got two. Kalamazoo got two in
the sixth aud the score was even. 1t
looked like an overtime game until the
ninth when base on balls, two hits and
a wild throw gave the visitors two runs
and the game.
Score by innings;
Innings l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g
Paw Paw 0 o o o 2 o 0 0 o.
Kalamazoo o o o o 0 2 o o 2
Runs-Paw Paw 2, Kalamazoo 4.
Hits-Paw Paw 2, Kalamazoo 4. Err
rors-Paw Paw A, Kalamazoo A. Bat
kalamazoo, Walker and Clark;
Paw Paw, Reynolds and Killefer. Base
on bals-off Reynolds 5, off Walker /.
Two base hit-Moser. Double play,
Reynolds to Sowle. Struck out-by
Reynolds 8, by Walker g.
= \
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
He STOLE BEER BOTTLES.

John Davis of South Haven was ar
rested the first of the week and was
given 80 days in the county jail by JUS
tice Bessey for stealing beer bottles
from Nevin's drug store at that place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
PAW PAWS 9TH ANNUAL HOME
COMING WAS GREAT SUCCESS.
Was Ideal Week for the Event Never Have There Been
Many Visitors Here a Similar Occasion.
Happiness Shown by Everybody.
OVER FIVE HUNDRED VISITORS REGISTERED DURING WEEl


Re elected Will Commence First Tuesday in August
Much is Officers Committees
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30
On&u
A%Y~
The Best Skin Lu-
briCant is Olive Oil.
1t works wonders to-day as it did for the
beauty loving Greeks.

Most everything needs to be oiled. Machinery
does and so does leather, all know. Even shoes
and furniture do The natural oil in them gradually
dries and must be replaced
1t is the same with the skin. If your skin is kept
we'll oiled it will blister chafe, burn, crack or
wrinkle easily. Soap is chief lubricant, but there
is better, the ancient beauty loving Greeks knew
1t is pure olive OIL
lust rub it in-thats ALL It's no bother. There
are no complicated directions. Watch how quickly
the skin drinks it up. Poor skin, dry and thirsty
But give the skin pure olive oil, just as you would
only drink pure water.
We keep nothing but the very best, and our prices
are as low as anyone sell PURE OIL for.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-08-30

Runs-Paw Paw 2, Kalamazoo 4.
Hits-Paw Paw 2, Kalamazoo 4. Err
rors-Paw Paw A, Kalamazoo A. Bat
es-Kalamazoo, Walker and Clark;
Paw Paw, Reynolds and Killefer. Base
on balls-off Reynolds 5, off Walker /.
Two base hit-Mosier. Double play
Reynolds to Sowle. Struck out-by
Reynolds 9, by Walker @.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-02-19

- was literally coughing mys-lf .
dcah y had become TOO weaI .
lear" my bed: and ncighbors p|l..I..
I'd that ] would never leave IL a|..
but they got fooled. for thauh# H. g.
God. ! was induced to try Dr. Rims
New Discovery. / took just f.lr aa.
dollar bottles to completely cure tH.
cough and restore me 10 good -atlu.
heaItil,' writes Mrs. Eva TnrapH@.
oi Grovcrtown. Stark 60. Ind. IH
hlng Of cough and cold cure. sr
healer Of throt and lungs. Is guar.
teed by all druggists.