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Totals 47SOO3 s3523 $50 S5s575 s1+ 100000
Respectfully submitted,
G. S. SHAEFER,
A G. BENEDICT,
GEO HALE,
A. GAYNoR,
GEO J. DANNEFFEL,
Committee Equalization.
The committee appointed to audit the account of the
prosecuting attorney submitted the following report, which,
motion of Supervisor McApne, seconded by Supervisor
Cleveland, accepted and placed file.
October p, 1907.
To of supervisors of county Buren,:
Your committee appointed to audit the accounts of the
prosecuting attorney that from the first of
July 1907 the first day of October 1907 inclusive there
collected by the prosecuting attorney the of
thousand hundred sixyone and fifty nehundredths
50 all of which duly paid
county treasury.
Respectfully submitted,
F. G. CLEVELAND,
d. A. SQUER,
J. G. KENNEDY.
Committee.
The ittee apporonment submitted the following
report:
Your committee apportonment would submit the fol-
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On motion seconded foregoing report was
duly accepted and adopted.
The claim of True Northerner printing sup
plies furnished Amount claimed 80, referred
the full board by the committee claims.
Burger that the bill be allowed the of 1921
Supervisor Spencer, seconded by Supervisor Conway,
moved amendment to the pending motion that only
such be allowed ordered by the
committee The amendment did original
motion carried.
Supervisor Benedict, by Supervisor j. c. War
moved that the be instructed
bills for supplies tor county Offices that do bear the o. X
of the county clerk and unless otherwise
ordered by the board of supervisors which motion prevailed
Supervisor Spencer, seconded by Supervisor McApine,
moved that the committee claims take action bills
presented for supplies par
Supervisor Spencer offered the following resolution
which was seconded by Supervisor Conway and adopted
Resolved That the clerk notify in writing each of the
county officers of the resolution appointing the clerk nd
purchasing committee for supplies, and that in
the future they make application to them duplicate blanks
furnished them for that and discontinue the practice
of ordering their supplies
On motion of Supervisor F. E. Warner seconded by SUI
pervisor Cleveland A d. Beebe appointed agent for
the burial of INDECENT soldiers for township of
On motion of Supervisor Conway, seconded by Supervi-
Squer Jacob Knoll appointed for the burial
of INDECENT soldiers for the township of Hamilton.
perviso Burger, w Hubert appointed for
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
VAN BUREN, COUNTY. MICHIGAN.
July, October and January Sessions,
1908.
OCTOBER SESSION, 1907.

Resolved, That the time limit in which to obtain
decision, agreement made between the
of supervisors J. H. Bron recorded page
$685. journal of the proceedings of the board of supervisors
for 1906190 extended such time the pending
of McGregor and Thomas disposed of
On motion of Supervisor Squier seconded by Supervisor
Conway, the foregoing resolution laid the table
On motion of Supervisor Benedict seconded by Superv
Squer until $50 o'clock
morning.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 72d, 1907
Board convened pursuant to adjournment; roll Called
quorum present
Minutes of yesterdays proceeding read and approved.
The committee rejected and charged back sub
mitted the following report:
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Van Buren,
County:
Gentemen-Your committee rejected and charged
1907 submit herewith their report
We recommend that only that part of the report showing
the aggregate due township and village be
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On motion of Supervisor Cleveland seconded by Super
visor Spencer the foregoing report accepted and
adopted.
The of the special order for consideration of the
report of the committee equalization having arrived the
from the table motion of Supervisor
Cleveland seconded by Supervisor Spencer accepted
and adopted.
Your committee equalization hereby submit the follow
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nebsan. soap, February

Lawrence --- 2,SH Il 3,529 % 10 81
Porter 2,493 ~ " 3,l24 10 OF "
Pine Grove l,o67 81 2,0S9 6S Al ~
Paw Paw --------------- s13s SIS 6,434 AZ 12s 90
South Haven township 1509 % 1891 OF 81 50
South Haven LIST ward 1850 81 1924 IL 20 48
South Haven, I'd ward 1,405 oil 175s % IS IT
Haven Sd ward 1.94S 81 2++1 SO ~ 80
Waverly 1850 IL 2230 "a ~ oil
Totals s47ss7 100000 $1,000
Respectfully submitted,
]. G. WARNER,
T. WABER,
e. F.. WALDRoN
o. WEsTGATE,
NJ e, PRARMAN,N
Committee.
motion of Supervisor j. c. Warner, seconded by
Supervisor foregoing report accepted
adopted
On of Supervisor Danneffel supported Super
Pearman, board adjourned until $50 o'clock
row morning.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER D. 1907.
Board convened pursuant adjournmen called;
quorum present
Minutes OF yesterdays proceedings approved
motion of Supervisor Hale seconded by Supervisor
Gault, accepted and adopted
O Michgan:-The Board of Supervisors for the
county of Van Buren,.
To he Honorable Board of Supervisors:
Your o claims respectfully
following recommending allowance
several amounts given below, that the
authorized draw orders for the
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GEORGE DANNEFFEL,
NJ. e. PEARMAN,
JOHN GAULT,
A. ID. CONWAY,
F. CT. CLEVELAND
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
4 SMART LITTLE SUIT.

What, More simple little frocks 10 be
worn in the morning. TO be worn at sports.
TO be worn for all outing occasions2 Yes;
because you must remember that these
little frocks have hard wear and tear.
They are not ike the gowns we assume
for dinner and receptions. or even for or
dinary house wear These dresses are
susceptible 10 far less strain and not
nearly so quickly do they show the raw
ages of time and usage. but the little out
ing cc--u-ne, made even as It IS. Of plain
and substantial material. with lasting
qualities. do wear out In the lighter
colors it has recourse TO the tub fire.
quently. and this in Itself has wearing
tendencies Then. these costumes. too. are
exposed to the sun. which has a tendency
to ruin the cOlOr-sO one never feels quite
satisfied that there are enough OF these
little frocks in the wardrobe 10 fill all
particular needs Now that wash ma
terials are selling at such redacsion in
the shops, two or three extra little COS
tunes on this order may be made up at
email cost and little work
Such a suit consists Of a simple shirt
waist, with wide tuclzs-the only novelty
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
A FICHU COATEE.
In FiIet and other Fabrics
Beauty in Black satin.


The fchu effect IS always with Us.
though It's influence may not have the
same power every season. But Il Is a
fashion that IS seldom long absent. and
this season 70 claims a hearing. asserting
Itself vigorously ln TIE present modes.
These charming little creations. com
posed oE silk. dlet net &c. Ell many a
yawulrE gap En- ones wardrobe They
are easily fashioned at home by clever
singers that have the krack OF twisting
ribbons and soft 6raperies with a pro
fesslo-al touch a delightful coacee seen
last week was Of gray and blue SIX
caught IN front by a large cut-steel
buckle. AT the back lonS ends. with a
border. frlI nearly 90 the hem Another
o0ate-- % peacock blue chiffon. was fast
eued al the waist by an euaEeIed butter
ty buckle.
The smart silk tailored coat s. becou-
ing more and more popular. though the
understood must not. be understood 20
,uear that among the fashionable folk
the r1o6e viii be discarded On the con-
tr2ry- x has won its way into the most
exclusive realms 0F fashion. there g VII
prec.ared
4 black satin coat worn with q gown
or a soft pastel shade is quite the latest
idea. and one -hac is much favored A
smart one was OF black satin. and Z pos
ssssed a narrow roll collar o. scarlet
silk Napoleon pockets. trimmed with
gold soutacEe and buttons. completed this
model. which was Worn wiJh d skirt o.
japanese blue.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
BEJEWELED SUN
SHADES ARE A FAD

Wonderfully beautiful. exquisite. and
dainty are some Of the Parasols carried
by the fashionable women this summer
Jeweled handles are popular but Unfor-
tunately only the very rich can AFFORD the
luxury OF possessing these In some cases
women Who are fortunate enough 20 have
quaint old jewels which have come down
10 them from their grandmotEers or
srea--E-ardmothers have had their jew
eieT SET them in a parasoI handle Then.
some Of the young women in society. par
tiCularly recent brides. on dressy occu-
sions, such IS garden parties. teas at
the various clubs. and tennis and polo
tournaments. have been seen with para
sois fitted with the most beautiful jewel
ed handles. received probably as gifts At
the time of their marriage. jade han
dies crowned with sapph!res. rub.es. anne
thysrs. and other gems. too. are some
times worn. The frlIIed and Tuched para
slls with handles sometimes studded with
jewels which were fashionable IN the
days when the Empress Eugene was the
mistress os fashion. continue 20 be af-
fectsd by many women in society.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12

The loose. comfortable gown which slips
on easily and requires no elaborate ad-
justment 10 close II. is an invaluable ac-
QUESTION 10 the feminine wardrobe. A
wrapper Of this type IS here illustrated.
and. developed into q soft-draping mate
rial. such as japanese crepe. French chal-
lis. or a washable silk. viii prove very
practical and becoming. The collarless
neck and loose kimono sleeves. the latter
cut IN one with the slde-front and side
back, suggest freedom and comfort and
are quite in keeping with the purpose Of
the garment The broad tuck over each
shoulder. stitched 70 yoke depth in front
and 10 the waistline IN the back adds 70
the style OF the wrapper. while the shir-
rings al the waistIine. which are con-
cealed by a ribbon girdle. serve 70 adapt
II gracefully 10 the figure. In the medium
size : IS yards Of 35-inch material are re-
Quired 10 make the wrapper. SIX sizes.
3 10 = inches. bust measure.
This pattern may be obtained by fuclos-
ing 10 cents to the Pattern Department.
The Washington Herald. 734 Fifteenth
street northwest. giving number (6I70) and
size wanted
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
SIMPLE BLEACHES
THAT REMOVE TAN

The secret Of getting I'D OF tan IS IN
washing the face and hands instantly
in bIeaches or whlteners- These app-ica-
tons al first may seem Intellectual, but
after a few days viii prove p real cure
For the removal Of a slight coat Of tan
buttermiIk AID even plain cream mot the
cold cream Of commerce. are highly 70 be
commended. but Il must be understood
that they are 10 be used daily Il viii
do absolutely no good 10 wash the hands
and face in bgttermiIk once day, or
once in several DAYS; 1t must be many
times every day. II that way the skin
IS constantly under the influence Of whit
euinE and refining properties. and. If It IS
protected in the interval. sumner need
have no terrors for those who would fam
have pretty coulplexions-
A girl who sails. plays tennis, or goes in
Tor any sport that takes her much in the
open air should always have buueruiik
IN the house. and each time she comes in
from play she should wipe her face and
neck with the whitening liquid. IN apply
ing the milk soak old linen IN it. and then
wipe these over the flesh The liquid
must be allowed 20 dry in. and later wiped
OF with rose water. This is preferable
90 plain water. but a t-ihe expensive. 50
L money is an object tincture Of benz0i1
may be substituted
OF this fluid twelve drops IN a pint ot
water are sufficient. and this bath may
be slightly warm. bUJ not hot Il VIII
serve 70 remove the odor OF milk, which
is. not pleasant. Incidentally Il Is soften
ing in effect
Another application that IS sometimes
easier 20 obtain than butterTniIk Is vine
gar and horseraGish- The E0rseradisl
must be from the fresh root. not mat
which has been bottled. In preparing this
compound IL should be put into a cup.
covered with cider vinegar and allowed
10 stand for several hours. Il IS then
u0pped freely ove- the skin and allowed
10 dry on This tonic whi-ene- g espe-
claIIy good 10 use az night letting The
acid act on the skin for many hours II
IS a pronounced ascri1EelJ. and when the
face is pltred with large pores. OF IS IL
cIi-ed 20 be oily. is an excellent lotion
When tan is several layers deep II the
skin something a little stronger thaz
these bleaches Is needed. and for q heavy
coat nothing IS better than a uixtg7s q.
n-aErssia and soft water making q
paste Of the two. and spreading i over
the face 70 dry on. OF 70 stay about FIVE
minutes u must be washed Of viii
warm. not hot. water and soap. and. i
wished little cold cream may be rubbed
over the flesh
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
MAD DOGS.

They are few
They do not attack
They lose control OF their bodies
Their Jaws snap Involuntary
They are not to be feared by grown-ups-
b. Little children may not be able 70 dodge
them
Does that chase people are said not 10
be at all mad
Fewer dogs would be thought mad q
supplied with fresh water constantly
Fewer dogs would be thought mad Il
humans We're not SO selfish.
Dogs as well as people should be care
fully and regularly fed.
Plenty OF children are allowed 70 play
with strange dogs that are hungry and
thirsty 10 begin with Little wonder If
such animals have hJs after running and
playing in the hot sun
Even weil-cared-for dogs should not be
allowed 10 exercise strenUoUsly on these
very hot days
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
FATE AND HUMPY
By CHARLES CALVERSON.

the additional trouble OF sending ne On
AT least you VIII stay 10 dinner" he
urged 7 cannot let you 30 on before
you have eaten. Dinner viii be ready IN
half an hour; meanwhile yOu can wash
and rest on the piazza"
He took her acceptance for granted and
led the way 10 a spare room, where he
saw that she was provided with toilet ac-
cessories- He did not show up until din
ner time. when he and the minister en-
joyed the meal the more for her gracious
presence at the table Cotton followed
her out upon the piazza At the conclusion
Of the dinner and stood beside her under
the heavy vines thai screened the porch
Z shall send a man around presently" g"
he said. softly. ~ YOU insist upon going;
but, Bess. dear, can't you reconsider your
determination
4 could not very weu stay here" she
answered. indinerertIy.
"As my wife, he asked. Are you 50
ing to hold against me that one silly mo
ment last summer wher lost n1y head
and my temper and through that lost
you2 II you could know how bitterly
have repented-
'Penltence does not en2ce the scar OF
the wound you inflicted" she said. Il
too. have suffered. but I have taught my
self 10 forget
And viii you not forgive as well as
forget" he pleaded When I saw you
az the head Of the table Just now. and
realized that but for my impetuosity you
would always be at the head Of that
table II was all 7 could co % keep from
crying out for forgiveness Won't you
forgiven
For a moment the girl searched the
eager face before her. Il was a face
good 20 look upon and her Owu heart
cried out n surrender. but still she
paused Then from around the corner
or the house came HGEphries rich barry
tone T. was a COW song" crude as %
words and simple fn IT'S melody. a song
sung 20 cattle on the night watches 20
reassure the 1iuid animals she remeu-
bered that he had been singing it the
night that Cotton proposed. and q great
wave Of tenderness swept over her IS she
recalled those happy DAYS Of last sum
uer. The white hand stole out and
slipped within Coiton's Drowned fingers
since faJe-aUd HgUpy-seen 20 VIII
i- So she said softly.
.Ccrgzisht. lsls by 2 c Pa-ce-s1
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12

being the side closing The collar is OF
the Byron type, worn with a soft tie. and
the sleeves are not SO long as 70 be incon-
venient when exercising.
The skirt is what is called a sixteen
gored circular model This would seem
contradictory term. The idea in cutting
the skirt is that the ripple and fare Of a
circular skirt shall be secured without
any Of the disadvantage Of the circular
cut for the circular skirt is not the most
practical for wash materials The skirt
buttons directly down the front. which is
the newest method
All the tested materials. with which we
are so familiar for summer wear are
suitable for just such a little frock. and
for autumn wear IN the country khaki
would be most desirable.
The touch of embroidery upon collar
and cun makes q dainty frock Of it.
Very lightweight serge or flannel or
mohair would make up wel, according TO
this design. and with any one Of the
darker materials the collar and cuffs may
be Of white linen
The costume seems ideal. it IS simply
cut, simply made simply tubbed. and
simply worn; IN fact, there are no COM
plications.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
COLD MEAT LOAF.

It's no mere hash
Hash IS a winter dish.
Besides. hash must be hot
Cold meat loaf is served cold.
To make L. chop cold meat fine.
Mix with third as much ham or
tongue
Season well, adding two raw eggs
beaten hight.
# mixture IS too dry, add q little gravy
or stock.
Then turn into a creased mold with
plain sides 10 facilitate removal
Place mold in baking pan with hot
water in pan and bake an hour.
The loaf should be very cold before
turning out, when Il may be neatly sliced.
This IS q very good way of utilizing
left-overs. steak. roast, or even chicken.
veal, or cold roast lamb.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
To-morrow-Noney in Campaign
WHY GRILLPINGBLY
Finds Homework His Wife's Best
Beautiner.

"Tn eli the talk about how woman can
make herself more beautiful said NJ
Grl-IQi-ebly TO a New York sun repre-
sentative. I don't remember 20 have
seen anything about the value of house
work Il anything has been said about
this must have missed IT, but the fact
has now been brought to my attention in
q somewhat curious manner
The hard times. from which trust we
are now emerging hit the GrlIpingbIy
outfit 20 the extent Of making 81 necessary
for Us 10 dispense with The services Of
our single maid and that made it incum-
bent or Mrs GrilIpingbly 90 take Up the
household work in our establishment.
which. being a real sport. she cheerfUIly
did. and no such calamity befeu Us as
might have been anticipated. in fact. the
Outcome has been happy all around In
stead Of becoming Thin and haggard and
worn out with the work. she has seemed
20 me 20 become more beautiful all the
time Making all due allowances for ROW
she would seem 10 me for the cheerful
courage that she has shown in this eme--
Gency. il seemed clear 70 me that the
work Rad done her no harm. but really
quite the contrary. and such in truth
seems 10 be the case
For Mrs GrillpingbIy herself tells me
that housework. alI-around housework. Is
fine exercise. that It brings into play ali
the muscles and IS as good exercise as
one cCuId have. In this exercise she does
not include washing. and here 7 might
mention that We put our washing out.
but the busting and sweeping. the gen
eraI miscellaneous hoUsework. she says.
is the best aT-aroUnd exercise that one
can find
And am inclined 10 think that this
must be so. I wouldn't have believed she
could be more beautiful. but she certain
" is so now. this due apparently 10 the
work imposed by hard times
They say. you know. that every cloud
has q silver lining-this one that fOaJed
our way appears TO have been lined with
nothing less than gold
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
YOUNG GIRLS IN SATIN.
British Beauties Are Now Dancing
Thus Arrayed.


All the young girls writes a London
co-respon5e1t, wiki hardly an exception.
are dancing This season il soft satins.
cIi1Fi-g much 10 the figure. and made
either on Greek. Di-ecto.ra. or Empire
lines.
In dancing EIrIs keep their right hands
free. and so hold Up the skirt slightly
and gracefully. and just sufficiently for It
not 10 interfere with the dancing, hut
none Of the skirts are very long. only Just
resting on the ground. Gallons border The
skirts. the crossing bodices. and the cross
ing draueries- often not more than an
inch wide. but Drettiiy- embroidered
The hair. which is dressed wide. is Oft
en bound with a filet. but more often the
Young uatr0ns wear gold wreaths OF min
ute laurel leaves Waistbsnds come well
above the vals-line. AID skirts fow
gracefully but are cut 10 the figure with
out s-perabundaur fullness- Such g pot
pourri Of fashions has never been seen.
and il IS the day when the slender figures
have Il all their own way
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW

Making an enemy seems to be insignifi-
cant enough. because We see no inlme-
diate chance for injury. but we can never
tell when a chance word OF careless act
may come back 10 US In the form Of ven
gesnce wrealed at an important moment
And it takes % little 10 stir up animOsity-
With the best Of intentions. We are
scarcely able to keep on good terms with
everybody. There are men and women
who refuse 10 be friendly, who find a
cause for animosity and amazing things
Ike good looks or good fortune or even
in happiness. But the number OF such
mortals is small. and the remainder Of
the human family can be kept friendly
by ordinary care We cannot gossip and
make no enemies: we cannot be rude or
churIish or mean and keep friends. We
must treat human beings with considera-
ton, every day and all day
At a fashionable church wedding
watched the departing throng halt at a
pew containing a tail fne-looking woman
with a kindly. smiling face They showed
plainly a desire 10 speak with her. 10
grasp her hand I watched the spectacle
till I found a friend who could explain
lt. and then discovered that the woman
had the reputation OF being the most
popular Of her set. although she had no
more than q modest income. no beauty.
and no accomplishments as such things
are reckOned-
She had nothing -rnere than extreme
good nature, a kind heart. and an abun-
dance Of tact 10 place her ahead Of youth.
beauty. and wealth 1t was enough. as the
scene 7 witnessed proved. I have learned
more Of her since that day. for she makes
no secret Of her limited income She has
20 plan all the time TO keep in condition
for the demands Of the circle in which
she lives. 20 have clothing for all occa-
sions, 20 do her bit OF entertaining. 10
even keep 2 home IN which 10 dispense
hospitality. and she did It with q smile
and apparent pleasure. and the world ap-
/ plauded H.
I I have heard Il said that the woman has
not an enemy IN the world. Surely she
I deserves none. but there are probably
+ women who envy her popularity and are
ready 70 stab her a. the first opportunity
+ There never was a nan or woman who's
I hard-earned laurels were not grudged By
some indOIeut. ood-for-nothlug who de
served nothing The creed Of equal prop
/ e-ty right is preached by those who can
not earn a decent living. not by the mar
/ who knows tired muscles put 70 a good
Z use. He knows that rewards have 20 bt
t earned and e1vies nothing but the oppor'
tunity 70 prove his mettle.
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
An Odd Couple.

From hone Notes.
In August. I5f5. Thomas KEYS, the ser
geant porter OF Queen EIizabeth's court.
was sent 20 the Fleet Prison for daring
20 marry Lady Mary Grey. sister Of the
unfortunate Lady Jane Grey Keys was
the largest and taEest man az court. Lady
Mary being the smallest woman there
says an old chronicle. SO. as q proof
that oQposites attract each other. this
odd couple fell in love and were secretly
married Directly the marriage was dis
covered however. Queen Eliza beth sent
Keys To prison and LADY Mary into pri-
vare confinement until The bishops had
dissolved the marriage. and il is related
that the Queen never lost an opportunity
OF referring 70 this curious love affair s
a favoriJe topic when she wished 70 dis
course against the evils OF uatrIUO1y-