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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22
sheriff'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 22nd day of January, A. ID.
1907, 10 me directed and delivered, in favor of
william H. Smith, against the goods and chattels,
lands and tenements of NJ. V. Selkirk did, on the
23rd day of January, A. ID. 1907 levy upon and take
all the right, title and interest of said NJ. V. Sell
kirk in and TO the following described real estate
situated in the county of Van Buren, and state of
Michigan, to-wit:
All that certain piece parcel of land situated in
the city of South Haven, county Of Van Buren, and
state of Michigan, known and described as lot
eleven Cl1) in block thirteen 13J Hale Conger Cos
addition to the village NOV city, of South Haven,
county Of Van Buren, and state Of Michigan, all of
which shall expose for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder, the law directs, at the north
front door of the court house In the village of Paw
Paw, chat being the building in which the circuit
court for said county of Van Buren,, state of Michi-
gan is held, on Saturday, the 10th day Of March,
A. ID. 1907, at one clock in the afternoon.
CHAS. G. CHAPPELL,
Sheriff Of Van Buren, County, Michigan.
w. q. BESSEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Dated January Is, A. ID. 1907. 5lH
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22
Notice Of Final Account.

state OF Michigan. The Circuit Court for the
Count, OF Van Buren,. In Chancery.
In the matter Of the petition Of the directors OF
the Almena Creamery Company
Notice IA hereby given that as Receiver for the
above named corporation, am prepared to render
TO said court my Anal account of moneys collected
and disbursed, and Of all my doings In the matter
Of said estate.
Notice Is further given that am prepared to
distribute the balance remaining in my hands
among the dtors OF said corporation as 1 shall
be ordered and directed by the Court Said hnal
account will be presented TO said court on Saturday
March 18th. 1907, at the opening Of court on that
day, soon thereafter as the same can be
heard. And all creditors and stockholders OF said
corporation and all other persons int rested there
in hereby notified TO be and appear before said
court at said time and place and show cause, any
there be, why said account should not be allowed
and said moneys distributed as aforesaid.
Dated February 10, 1907.
MILTON J. COY,
2t3 Receiver.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22
Village Officers.
Secret Society Officers.
MASONS, r. q A. NJ.

w. M.,--.---.-----------.---- A. Cole
Secretary....- W. C.f. Ferguson
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22
Petition for License to Sell Real Estate

State Of Michigan. The Probate Court for the
County of Van Buren,.
At session of said court held at the probate Of
fee in the village Of Paw Paw, in said county on the
18th day of February, A. ID. 1907.
Present, Hon. David Anderson, Judge of Probate.
IT the matter of the estate of Katherine Travis,
deceased.
Andrew Gaynor, administrator of said estate. hav-
ing filed in said court his petition praying that he may
be authorized empowered and licensed to sell at pr
vate sale the real estate In said petition described
1t is ordered, that the 18th day of March, A. ID.
1907 at ten o'clock In the forenoon said probate
Office, be and is hereby appointed for hearing said
petition;
II is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication of copy of this order for
three successive weeks previous to said day of hear
ing, in The True Northerner, a newspaper printed
and circulated In said county.
1H DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22

State of Michigan The Probate Court for the
County of Van Buren,.
At a session of said court, held at the Probate
office in the village of Paw Paw in said county on
the 9th day of February, A. D. 1907.
Present Hon. David Anderson, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Anna T.. skinner,
deceased
B. +. Warner administrator of said estate, hav-
ing filed in aid court his petition praying that he
at private sale the real estate in said petition de-
scribed.
II IL ordered that the 18th day of March. A. ID.
said petition.
II is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication of copy of this order for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing in the True Northerner, a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
DAVID ANDERSON,
1-t4 Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-02-22
Comm issioners' Notice.

State of Michigan. The probate court for the
county of Van Buren,.
In the matter of the estate OF Franklin M. Strea-
tor, deceased.
Having been appointed commissioners TO receive
examine and adjust all claims and demands of ali
persons against said deceased do hereby give no.
tice that six months from the 18th day of February
A. ID. 1907, allowed by said court for creditors
TO present their claims to us for examination and
adjustment and that will meet at the Office of VIM
II. Mason, in the village of Paw Paw in said coun-
ty on the 10th day of May, A. ID. 1907, and on
the 26th day of August, A. ID. 1907, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon of each OF said days, for the pur-
pose of examining and adjusting said claims.
Dated February IL, A. ID. 1907.
VIM. II. MASON.
VIM. X. SHRINE.
2-t4 Commissioners,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
THE SCOTCH NEW YEAR.
Some Quaint Old Customs stiu Strict
Iy Adhered To.

New Years Is most enthusiastically
observed by the eanny Scot In his ma
tive land. In the homes of the poorer
classes the best of good cheer is spread,
his dearest friends are invited, and,
whatever else may grace his table, the
plum pudding, surrounded with noun
tain heather and the inevitable haggls,
Is there, and, If possible, a small keg
of real mountain dew Is placed CON
spicuously In the center of the table.
A bunch Of mistletoe is not far off.
and no guests are permitted to leave
their seats until the kcg has been emp
tied of its contents, customs strongly
savorlng of paganism without doubt
and handed down from heather ances-
tors, who were nevertheless, in their
own time ana way, good men and true.
1t Is custom on New Years day
among many of the country squires
and wealthy farmers in the north Of
Scotland to organize hunting parties.
On such outings the plum pudding is
included in the bill of fare. Instead,
however, Of having the pudding made
before starting out it is customary to
take the ingredients along, mix them
and boil in pot slung over log fire
at the camping ground.
A custom which is generally observ-
ed by the working classes is what is
called "hrst footing" At all hours Of
the early morning Of the first day of
the new year an effort is made to be
first to call on their friends at their
homes. The one who is lucky enough
to be the first caller on his friend is
invited to partake of short bread cake
and II nip o whisky after the usual
handshake and n "braw New Year"
1t Is no uncommon thing to see a fam
lily of five or six leave their country
home about 10 o'clock at night and
walk three or four miles in a snow
storm in order to first foot their
relatives or friends living in the city.
The birth of the new year is an
nounced in the towns and cities by the
striking Of the local town hall clock
on the hour of II and followed by the
ringing of the church bells. Long be
fore the approach of IL O'Clock great
crowds Of people surround the city
hall and eagerly watch the big hand of
the clock as it approaches the last hour
of the old year. Every one in the big
crowd has a bottle OF some description
in his possession. Immediately the big
hand of the clock marks the first
stroke of II every bottle is thrown
simultaneously against the walls Of
the hail. followed by a tremendous
crash. This is an ancient custom, but
it is now rapidly dying out. 1t is still
practiced, however, every New Year
eve against the old gray walls of the
Iron church in Edinburgh, the capital.
Philadelphia Ledger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

the past year IN brick pavemcnts and
cement wakes. There has been about
300 dwelling houses erected, and six
new stores and one large church. All
the shops are running to their full
capacity. Fairbanks, Morse 81 Co.
have made extensive improvements to
their shops. They employ about 1000
men, and will need more next year
The Berlin works are being enlarged.
! have had employment at the Barrett
paper mill for the last three years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
The Passing Of
the Years

w THENyoufeel you're growing older and
N/ your hair is turning gray
" When you take to wearing glasse,
and you dread stormy day,
When you hug the fire in winter and avoid the
summer sun
And your dressing gown and slippers seem SO
nice when work is done,
You wonder why you haven't done the work
you planned to do.
The work undone from wears agone keep.
crowdng on the new,
And you don't accomplish all you wish. however
hard you try.
Oh, do you ever notice how the years whiz by ,
You meant to do the things this year you failed
to do the last.
You tied to do them then, Of course, bu, tina
wen, flying past.
Your fortune wasn't made as planned. your pic
ture wasn't painted,
Your poem didn't evolute, you're not with fame
acquainted.
The statue still unchiseled and the book you
didn't write
Float hooking through the visions that visit you
at night
In youth it often seemed that time on leaden
wings did fly.
It's different now Good gracious. how the years
whiz byl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
IIcaly Ellsworth,

Married, ut seven o'clock on Tues
day W the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Ellsworth parents of the bride
Mr.. Carlos II. Healy to Miss Ida Mae
Ellsworth, Dean M. Chase rector OF
Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Edith Ellsworth aud the groom
by Mr.. Frank Brewer. The presents
were numerous and beautiful. The
worthy young couple have we'll wishes
and congratulations of II host Of
friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
New Years Fortune Telling,

If the Italian girl desires further
light on her matrimonial future she
fills, In the twilight of New Years eve,
cup full of water, The light Is only
sufficient for her to see the outline OF
the cup. This she exposes in a place
where the wafer can freeze after she
mas dropped into 1t bit of thread. AS
soon as she Is awake in the morning
she runs out TO see the result of the
experiment, Her fortune depends up
on the shape which the thread has as
sumed in the water, she being aided In
her deductions by an old woman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
Parkinson Bennett,

Married, on Thursday evening, Dec.
81, ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Bennett, parents Of the bride, Mr..
Robert N. Parkinson to Miss Jennie
Bennett, Rev. w. II. Walker oillciat-
ing, There was large company
present to extend good wishes and
congratulations, The presents were
many and beautiful. A sumptuous
wedding feast was partaISen Of, and
richly enjoyed. The worthy couple
have taxed up their residence in the
home which the groom recently pur-
chased from Robert james.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
PUBLIC SALE BULLETIN
Live Stock, Farm Machinery and
Other Personal Property.
BENSON'S SALE.


| have sold my farm located miles
south of Mineral Point and one and
one-half miles east of Highland juno
ton and will sell at public sale on
Thursday. Jan. 10, 1907, the following
property:
Eight horses: Span brood mares in
foal; span work geldings; single driv-
ing mare, years old; span geldings,
2 years old; sucking colt
Al cattle: 10 milk cows; 8 yearling
steers; l yearling heifer; calves Is
steers, 3 heifers;) two year old bull;
l one year old bull; 2 bull calves.
40 hogs: % Poland China brood
sows; Ia barrows, l Poland China
stock hog.
Farm machinery: Farm wagon;
milk wagon; one seated top buggy;
one seated open buggy; bobsleigh;
Mccormick binder; Mccormick mower:
seeder; riding corn pillow; check row
corn planter; 2 stubble plows; three
section harrow; hay rack; 3 hay poles
5 bu seed corn; 400 bu oats; $50 bu
corn; 100 bu barley; so chickens; 5
geese; straw stack; some hay and
other things not mentioned.
Sale to commence at 1000 a. m.
Terms of sale.-Sums of $40 or
under, cash, over that amount, one
years time on bankable paper bearing
7 per cent interest. Alvin Benson.
f, E. Davisson, Auctioneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The public schools will open next
Monday, after the holiday recess. In
the high school, Mr.. jerks will succeed
to the position made vacant by the
resignation OF Mr., Huebach and Mr.,
Bainbrldge, from the eighth grade,
will succeed Mir. jerks. We have not
as yet learned, who will be engaged
for the eighth grade.
William Skinner, Jr., returned here
from Eau Claire last Thursday, after
u trip Of several weeks in the northern
part of the state.
Mr. and Mrs. r. j. Bennett Of
Akely, Mimi. have been visiting In
this city, at the home Of Mr., and Mrs,
William Hammill Mr.. Bennett Is n
brother of Mrs. Hammlll.
Harry and George Rollings, former
residents of this place have been Wis
iting ut the home Of Mr.. aud Mrs,
Daniel Benson in Willow Springs,
John w, Taylor, Jr., of Linden Wis.
tied friends In Mineral Point on last
Friday, ON Monday he went to Milwa-
ualsee to resume his studies ut the
State Normal School
Mrs James Chenall came last week
from lreton, Iowa, for II visit ut the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Thomas Walker.
Mrs, Ida Howett aud her son Harry
Hewett returned to Chicago on Satur-
day last after visit of N few days at
the home Of Mrs. Anton Berg, Thor
home is in Evanston, Harry holds II
good position rs travelling salesman
for II New York Wholesale house.
Mrs, Margaret Geddy OF tho town of
Mineral Point aud Mrs. ellen McNeon
of Truman are in Chicago visiting
their sister Mrs, Mary Sullivan.
Repubioan-Journal Miss Eliza.
beth Clary, instructor in the Normal
school Mt Aberdeen, South Dakota, is
spending n few days In Darlington
visiting with her father, j. II. Clary.
During the winter months the groc-
cry stores of Mineral Point will be
closed every evening of the week OK
cept Saturday, 1t has been the GUS
tom to keep open on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, but hereafter
Wednesday will be included with the
early closing days
Mrs. Mcclure and daughter of
Darlington are visiting Mt the home
of Mr. and Mrs. George Biddick
Mrs, Mcclure is the mother of Mrs
Biddick,
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Correll on Wednesday, Jan. >, u
daughter.
Oliver Nancollas Is here from South
Dakota for II visit with his old army
comrades and other friends, His wife
Is listing relatives in Beloit.
Il. Il. Voss went to Milwaukee, this
Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. L. Neumeyor of
Milwaukee were among Mineral
Points holiday guests, Mr., Neu,
meyer has returned to the city, while
his wife remains for n longer visit,
Michael Brow and wife spent New
Years in Darlington.
Miss Sarah Connaughton, teache,
in the Chicago public schools, is
spending her vacation in Mineral
Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Plank and
son Levurn, and Miss Sadie Heath
are visiting Mt the home OF George
Plank near Highland.
Mrs. George Plank is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. William Plank and other
relatives.
The Chronicle: o. c. Smith, who /,
employed as proof reader In the law
book department of the State Journa
Office at Madison, spent n few days
with friends Ia Dodgeville this week.
Edward Brewster, in writing to the
Democrat from Beloit, says that city
has made many improvements during
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

In the Peloponnesus of Greece the
people of every country community as
semble en- maSse and endeavor to make
the new year safe by driving the devil
out of the neighborhood, this operation
being performed with the aid of fire
arms, horns, trumpets, pans, kettles or
anything that will make noise. sup
plemented by yells, shouts and screams.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

BY"
We're existing and assisting in very rapid age !;
We bow before the foolbghts, then we're hustled
off the stage.
With a few more Santos Dumonts we shall sail
among the stars;
Mars.
With Tesla and Marconi and the wireless
telegraph
The impossbe's accomplished and all obstacles
arc chat.
Alas, all these things only make existence faster
nyi
oh, its really something awful how the years
whz byl
Each morning when you rise you think the hill
OF fame to climb;
Each evening brings the haunting fear you've not
sufficient time.
The fearful rate at which this world revolyes
upon its axis
Leaves us no time for anything excepting death
and taxes.
If something doesn't intervene to moderate our
pace
Wen fly of at tangent and go whrling INTO
space.
Times ocorehn8 pace does limit so our aspirations
We scarce get fairly started till our Efes whizzed
by.
Viola Gardner Brown in New York l'dbune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
Gorgen's White Market

is exceptionally we'll stocked with the
choicest in all kinds of meats; beef
voal, mutton, lamb and pork; turkeys
and all kinds of poultry, an endless
variety of good things to cat.
Prompt and satisfactory service.
j. GORGEN & Sons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
The Commercial Club

of Mineral Point, met on Wednesday
evening and elected the following
officers:
H.. @, Fielder, presidents
Y, NJ. prlestlcy, vice presidents
w. y. Brown, secretary;
A H. Bishop, Jr, treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
At the NIldlI kinaI.

The sultan OF Turkey still keeps tho
royal rule Of New Years presents in
working order and all dignitaries and
officials perfectly understand that
good sized contribution must be forth
coming.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

Each year is Il new life and an
abridgment of the whole. will so live
as If counted every day my first and
my last; as If began to live but then
and should live no more afterward.-
Bishop Hall
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

MINERAL. POINT, Dec. lS.--Letters
addressed as follows remain unclaimed NJ the
Mineral Point postollco;
t. Il, Rogers N, Fleming,
In calling for above please say "Adver-
ti,ed," Mt MARTIN z. M,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
We Are preparcd

TO furnish you with the latest things
In tooth powders, soaps, pastcs and
washes NJ Vows Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
White House improvements.

w. }, Penhallegon is making furth.
or improvements in the White House.
There will be II separate department
for mems goods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
On other Days Too.

1t is sign of good luck to receive
money on New Years day. 1t means
that you will not want for II all the
year round.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
Every Hot Water Bottle

and fountain syringe that leaves our
store is guaranteed In every parucu-
lar.-lvey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
A Good Tooth Brush

is worth owning, n poor one is not.
You can get II good one ut Ivoy 3
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

STRAGED-A yearling Holstein heifer
~ Please give Information as TO wherea bouts
of said stray to VIM. Lynch, route 3 Dodge
vile, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
Tl,elI,,a.

1t is rs fragrant rs the flower and
more lasting "Tholma" the new per-
fume
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

A. No, | Beef at Enzenroth &
acka's market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

FOR SALE-Cheap for cash or will trade for
wood, y Kenny phaeton, singer sewing
machine, No 2 kodak. W. g. HALES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
Special Notice.

Patrons of the Mineral Point Steam
Laundry will please send their laun.
dry work, to the Laundry on Foun-
tain street hereafter Yep Mum.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

| ,OST.-In this city pair of fleece lined
II bucksSin mittens. Leave them at this
office or return them to T. F.. Davisson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for sale. In
IL Quire of Miss Annie Walker
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

FOR SALE-Pure bred Poland china brood
sows. stock hogs all sold w, j. REESE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

HAY FOR SALE-About 100 tons. William
IL Murphy, phone 3, line B.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

FOR RENT-My residence, with or without
the II acres of land.-Mrs. John Wearne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03
WAN rs.

STRAW FOR sALE-Deliverd. Phone 303
- Gus Torgeson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

WANTED-A boy to learn the barber trade.
W Inquire at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-01-03

FUR LOST-Between the houses Of George
l. Andersen and Henry Staber. Finddr
please leave at the democrat office.