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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
WATER IN new
RESERVOIR

The new reservoir on Hood
street Is AL finished now. and
yesterday the water from Alaska
street reservoir was turned into
1T, and the Alaska street basin was
cleaned thoroughly. Water Will
now be turned back into the Alas
ka reservoir. With both reser-
voirs going, Commissioner Nc
Oregon expects the pressure to
keep up 80 citizens viii not suffer
for lack of water.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
FIRE SWEEPS
BIG AREA

Approximately 1900 acres Of
logged off land was swept by the
forest fire which began about IL
miles east of the city Saturday
noon and ragged until 4 O'Clock.
There was a hard wind blowing
and the flames spread swiftly.
Shortly before 4 O'Clock, clouds
began to gather and in few min
utes a deluge of rain and hail
completely extinguished the huge
fire.
The timber ON the land was of
little value and II is said that
the loss to owners will only
amount to about $1,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
hi, Fred, what's that?"

hi, Fred, what's that?"
Big Honus Wagner. king of
batsmen, looked at Fren Clarke,
manager of the Pittsburg Pirates
at the opening of the present sea-
son, for an explanation.
Honus was looking at little
fellow in a baseball suit, who was
about as big as nickel's worth
of ice on hot day.
"That's what is called a ball
player, Honus," said Clarke.
Names Barbeau, from Toledo.
think he's the goods"
Clarke was right. The Pirates
are playing the best baseball In
the country today, and little Jap
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19

Barbeau is daily setting Pittsburg
fans wild with joy. He plays third
base, and his throws across the
diamond, slow and gentle, like q
22-caliber bullet. have sent lots of
hopeful batters back to the bench
talking to themselves.
Some people said that y Bill
Armour had handed Clarke a
lemon last fall. They'll own up
now that they're pretty bum pre-
dictors. $40
Wagner has made the little fell
low his special charge, ando the
two chase around after hours In
Wagner.s machine, looking like
Texas and Rhode Island.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
AT ABERDEEN.
BREs|NO let OUT

Buster Bresino. who for three
years has played shortstop for
Tacoma, has been released. He
fell down lately in his fielding and
his hitting never was such as to
keep him in baseball. Bresino
was the best bunter in the league
and one OF the headiest ball play
ers anywhere but his poor stick
work made him a handicap to the
team. Coleman will probably be
put In at short. The team plays
at Vancouver this week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
TACOMA TEAM TN
Y.M.C.A. MEET

Tacoma will have a team in the
national Y. M c. A. athletic meet
at the exposition Friday and Sat
urday. Winnifred Price is ex-
|pected to win the hurdles and
Benny Farrell. Harry Talbot and
Gerard will be. In the distance
runs. Mills and Morton will en-
ter the jumps.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
PUYALLUP WHIPS
the EAGLES
Standing.

The Tacoma Eagles got to soar
ing around Puyallup Sunday, and
were attacked in a baseball game
by the Puyallup Red Men, with
disastrous results to the Eagles.
When the Red Men got through
with them the score stood IT to 2
In favor of Puyallup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
C0RBETT BADLY
POUNDED BY
FRAYNE

(By United Press Leased Wirc.)
SAN FRANCISCO, July H.
Young Corbett, Of Denver, once
the champion lightweight of the
world. who has wrecked his career
by dissipation. was whipped to
standstill by Johnny Frayne OF
San Francisco and his seconds, In
the eighth round. threw up the
sponge to save a knockout.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
Royal Dairy
Tpo Cream

Every lady knows that her trou-
BILE and worry about dessert are
ended when she has decided upon
ice cream. Our delivery Is certain,
our quality supreme. Main SO and
A 2195. 912 A street. go
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
TIGERS DROP TWO
MORE TO THE
COLTS


{By United Press Leased Wirc.)
PORTLAND, July 1a.-The Tt
gers are in the dumps worse than
aver. Saturday t1ey started of
big with run IN the first inning,
but they fell down Immediately
and Portland literally drove them
10 the woods. Newlin went wrong
and Claflin had to go in to help
out.
But on top OF this, Ike Butler
got in the gams Sunday and was
hammered for another defeat. The
infield went 10 pieces back of But
Ter and helped to put the "Old Re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19

Have You seen the best motor
cycle built, The Merkel, 31s to 6h
h. p, at Il. e. Peterson. 924 Ia
coma Ave. s*s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-19
{ mollycoddles

codd1e Of mollycoddles.
Joe Kilrain, son of Jake Kilrain.
made q couple OF trials. and then
gave up. as did Johnny Reagan.
1rs SON Of the middleweight who
gave Jack Dempsey one Of the
hardest fights Of his career.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION
For Van Buren, Co. Held Last Thurs
day and Friday. 274 Pupils
Took the Work.

The district shool examination for
eighth grade pupils 10 Van Buren, county
we're held last Thursday aud Friday, at
Decatur Maple Grove, Hartford,
Breedsvile Gobleville and Paw Paw
The questions for these examinations
are prepared and sent out by the state
superintendent of public instruction, and
the examinations are in charge OF the
county board OF school examiners
pproxmately 274 pupils took the exam.
ination last Thursday and Friday, SO of
the number taking the work at Paw
Paw. The results of the examination
will not be krown for several weeks as
the work of looking over the papers in
wolves an endless amount Of labor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
DON'T WANT FRUIT BELT LINE
Imagination of Gazette Reporter
Caused Considerable Excitement
on Streets of Paw Paw.

The citizens Of Paw Paw we're greatly
agtated last week Thursday over the
story printed in the Kalamazoo Gazette
to the effect that the Off :ials OF the M
&. railroad we're to make an inspection
trip over the K l.. s. & G.. railroad that
morning with avieW TO purchasing the
Fruit Belt line. Efforts we're made TO
get committee 10 meet the high mo
guls at the depot, SHOW them the town
and make their visit pleasant one.
1t developed, however, that the Ga
zette story was based on the fact that
the officials of the Michigan Central
were going to Mattawan for the purpose
of arranging for side track to their
new grape juice factory there. Great
imagination on the part of the Gazstte
reporter, but the story was good one
anyway.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
ABLE ADDRESS ON SUFFRAGE
Mrs. Olivia j. G. Woodman Talked to
Fellowship Club. Officers Were
Elected

The Fellowship Club were pleasantly
entertained at the home OF Mr. and Mrs
Leland Gorton last Wednesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Tuttle assisting the
host and hostess The musical numbers
by Messrs. VIM G. Flock, Larue Mosier
and Leland Gorton we're fine ana fully
appreciated Mrs Olivia J E G. Woodman
gave a splendid address on Woman Suf
rage, and il is safe to say, that were
vote to be taken tomorrow, the Fellow
ship club would give large majority in
favor of this popular movement.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year were: VIM. G. Mosier, president;
Rev NJ. Grigsby, vice PRESIDENT +. n.
Wakeman, Sec; VIM. G.. Flock, ass t
secretary DR.. O. T.. Lanphear, treasurer;
A rising vote OF thanks was rendered
the retiring officers for their efficient
services during the past year.
The next meeting of the club will be
at the home of Dr. w +. Hoyt Wednes-
day evening May 26. The Crusades
will be the subject of the program in
char ge OF DR.. Hoyt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
Organizer and manager of the Up. to-
Date ball team
ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER GONE
John Ryan Passed Away Last Friday.
Was Member of Co. G.. 4th
Mich. Cavalry

John Ryan died at his home in Law
renee, Friday, May 7th, 1909 and his re-
mains were brought to Paw Pay for bur
ial. The services we're held at the Catholic
church, Monday of this week, Father
Ryan Of Waterviet and Father Clarson
officiating John Ryan was a member
of Co c. 4th Mich. Cavalry war of the
rebellion, enlstiug at Paw Paw August
7th 1862, age % years. The following
comrades of his company otficiated as
pail bearers. S. VI. Rawson, Decatur, r.
A Crane, Kalamazoo, David Dillon,
Waverly, John Shoemaker, Lawrence,
j. +. Bullard and +. +. Stevens, Paw
Paw. A number of comrades of Brod.
head Post of which the deceased was a
member we're present at the services.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
COURT CONvENES
MONDAY, MAY "a
With Calendar of 73 Cases.
8 Criminal, 10 Civil
and 79 Chancery.
TWENTY,THREE DIVORCE CASES
Ten Will be Contested. Damage Case
of Don Lockard VS.. Van Alstyne
of Special Interest.

The circuit court for the county Of Van
Buren will convene for the May term on
Monday May "a The first week will
be taken up with the disposition OF
pro confesso cases, the various motions
and arrangement of the calendar The
jury have bee q summoned to appear on
Tuesday, June /.
The calendar for this term will con-
sist Of 73 cases, If less than were listed
for the May term of 1908 The calendar
is divided as follows:
Criminal, 8; civil cases, non jury g.;
chancery, lst class "a chancery, 4th
class % On the criminal calendar are
three cases for violation of the local op-
tion law; one for burglary; perjury one,
slander one; keeping gaming room one;
appeal from justice court one.
What is probably one of the most i'm
portant civil cases on the calendar is the
damage suit of Don Lockard vs.. Charles
Ii. Van Astyne, both of South Haven.
Don is the by year-old son Of Brad and
Carrie Locksrd and the facts surround
ing this case will undouDted Y Oe similar
to those brought out IN the trial of Car
rie Lockard vs. Van Aistyne in June,
1905 in which plaintiff received a judg
ment of 500 for alleged damages on ac-
count Of the sale of liquor by Van Al
styne to her husband. The case was
carried to the supreme court, where the
judgment with costs was affirmed and
has since been paid.
OF the forty nine divorce cases, twen-
ty three are suits for divorce. Ten of
them will be contested, while in the other
thirteen 20 appearance by defendant
has been entered. The husband
claims to be the aggreved party 10 nine
of the cases and in the other IA the bill
of complaint was filed by the wife. rhe
court room will be crowded during the
trial OF these cases and many a harrow.
ing tale of marital woe will undoubtedly
be unfolded To the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
Semi Annual Apportion-
ment Turned Over to
County Treasurer.
ALL USED TO PAY TEACHERS
Only Small Amount Left Over Fac h
Year Instead of Vast Sum Re-
ported by Detroit Paper.

County Treasurer Frank II. Fuller
has just received the semi annual ap-
portionment of primary money for Van
Buren, county. The distribution at tn Is
time is based on the apportionment (
$500 per capita for children of schoolag @
making $40 ,3l5 for this county.
The Detroit Free Press Of last Sltur-
day stated that Van Buren, county at
this time has the vast SUN of S2)9. .3l2.I2
of primary school money on hand aud ly.
ing idle. An investigation of the various
reports in the county school c)n uis-
sioner's Office shows that the STATE n)lt
of the Free Press is erroneous. The rs-
ports from the different districts Of the
county and filed in the commissioner
Office, as required by law, show that on
July l3 1898, there rem aimed on "a 10
the county approximately 55SOO0 of
primary school money. Add TO tnis
ol6,625, the semi annual apportionm ent
of last November would make the sum
total Of S74,62j The teachers wages
for the school year to date for 2l6 teach
ers with an average OF 8 month, zach,
would approximate $4,000, dedu tin
this from hs total received wout leave
a balance of on.y 81 l2j on hand 10 all
the districts of the county co n )ined.
This OF course Is exclusive of the 5l5,3l
Just received and to be distributed.
During the past three years tn o
amount of primary school money receiv-
ed by Van Buren, county, as shown by
the county treasurer's books is as fol-
lows 1906, 1866, 1907, 1880; 1898,
II ,335, making total of s242,79l. rhe
statement of the Free Press that out of
this sum there yet remains the vas
amount Of S2O9,3l242 is preprosterous
and without foundation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
MANY CHANGES At THE RINK
Now Presents Gifted Appearance
With Stage, Decorated Curtain
and Side Walls.

The rink will undoubtedly be a more
attractive place of amusement than ever
during the coming summer.
The interior has been fitted up with
stage and curtain, nicely decorated
with advs OF the various business places
OF the village. A division has been put
through dividing the floor space into
two rooms, the one on the east, which
will be used for the theatre, being dec
Grated on both sides in an attractive
manner. The room is seated and wthal
presents a citified appearance. Shows
are given every night except Sunday. A
change of program, consisting of moving
pictures, music. vaudeville acts, ETC.,
each night
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
POST OFFICE IN End CLASS
Postm aster Warner Notified This
Week, Change VIII Take Place On
First of July.

1t is a matter of considerable pride
and satisfaction not only to Postmast er
b r. Warner, out to the citizens OF Paw
Paw in general to learn that the local
post Office has passed into the second
class. 1t was announced in tue col um rs
of The True Northerner some time ago
that the receipts of the Off i;e for the
last fi5cal year would undoubtedly ad-
vance the office to the second class, and
Mr.. Warner received notice to that
effect from the post off i;e department
at Washington the first of the week.
The change will take place July l nd
will include deputy postmi ister aud
additional clerk hire The changes, IL
there are to be any, in the clerical force
cannot be announced at this time.
There are but two second class pos,
offices 10 the county, and the advance.
ment speaks well for the growth OF Paw
Paws business activity and the effi ;ient,
systematic administration of Mr.. Warner
as postmaster.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
THE CUMMINGS TRIO.

The Presbyterian church was com
f1raoy fiuei last Fri1ly evening to
listen to the CInninys brothers in
their musical pr1yrin. which was
heartily enjoyed by all. Wnsn we stop
to consider that thu oldest was only
fourteen years OF age, aud Master o scar
but eleven, We think that they are pos-
ssssed OF more than ordinary musical
ability and that in a few short years
these young gentlemen will again be
heard from "a being am)ny ths c,leori-
ties in the musical world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
PAW PAW BOY BADLY INJURED
Henry Obermeyer Crushed Between
Street Cars in Chicago. Was Re-
turning to De Paul University

Henery Obermeyer Jr. was seriously
injured in Chicago several days ago. He
was on his way to the De Paul univer-
sity where he Is a student, and in som e
manner was caught between two street
cars at the corner OF State and Adams
streets. He was severely crushed and
thought to be dead when taken from be-
tween the cars He recovered conscious.
ess however at the hospital, and hopes
are entertained for lis recovery.
The Injured boy is son OF Il 5nry
Obermeyer OF Paw Paw, and graduated
from the high school here several years
ago. He has achieved considerable
fame in athletic circles, and has been
capatin of the foot ball team at the Do
Paul university for the past two years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
W|NDJAMMERS ALSO CHESTY
Accept Challenge of Court House Ae-
eregation. Would Mop Sandburs
From Ball Ground.

In reply 10 the challenge of recent
date issued by the antiquated manager
of the alleged base ball team dug up
from around the court house and county
Jail, we wish to say that for pethorlc
verbosity, colossal egotism, monumental
mendacity it exceeds anything it has
ever been our misfortune to peruse. We
will be only too glad to mop the sand
burs from the ball ground with your
crippled aggregation at any date We may
be able TO agree upon.
1t will also give Us pleasure to donate
the gate receipts to the soldiers monu
ment fund aud your manglad remains
to q glue factory at the close Of the game
Nov, MIR. Manager of the Court House
Crppes, get busy and bring along your
suckers if you want them scaled.
Condescendingly yours,
HARRY SALIsBJ RY.
Organizer and manager of the Up. to-
Date ball team
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
BENEFIT OF CHAUTAUOUA.

Che village council at their regular
meeting last Monday night generously
granted to the Maple Lake Chautauo ia
association the right TO license all Street
privileges during chsutauqua week. This
action on the part o. the council will be
appreciated by citi2ans of the village.
+. M. Snow aud w. Il. Shrine we're ap.
pointed village board Of review and
claims were allowed in the sum OF
S4l254.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
WILL MOVE NEWS STAND.

III. r. LOOMS has rented the east half
of Kenyon's cigar store aud will fit the
same up for a news stand A large win
dow will bs placed 10 the front aud
other Improvements made to make it a
neat, attractive and convenient store
The change will take place about the
first Of June.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Twelve little girls, the Sunday school
classmates of Miss Olive Geddes, gave
her pleasant surprise last Wednesday
evening. Their teacher Miss Nola Pea
cock was also present and the evening
" as pleasantly spent with games, music
etc. Light refreshments were served. &.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-05-14
FINE LECTURE COURSE.

The Fellowship club have completed
arrangem ants for the lecture course the
coming winter. Folio wing is the pro-
gram:
r. W. Hoch, governor of Kansas;
DR.. Monroe Markley OF Denver, Col.
TChicago Glee Club;
Laurant, the magician; !
The Sterling Jubilee Singers
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-03-11

sci tonight. Do not communicate di-
rectly with your wife Do that thru
me will explain everything to her.
''Smith was heart-broken over being
compelled to fly without saying good
bye to his dear wife. However, things
moved along according to schedule. 1.
communicated with Mrs. Smith and
sent her $3.50 month regularly-re-
mittances from her husband.
Smith arrived safely in Rio de Jane.
irO-embarked in the coffee business
and made an immense fortune, re be-
ing live business man among the slow,
easy going South Americans. About
two years after Smith left his wife
sued him for divorce and the matter
was settlei by turning over 100000 to
her, the income 10 60 to her-the prln-
cipal to their children upon her de ath.
Years afterward Smith cal.ei en- me
in New York. l hardly knew him.
He had married a beautiful Spanish
senorlta-much his junior and there
were several more little Smiths, all
be slthy and happy. Smith was then
millionaire. He said South America
was good enough for him It'll he died.
"Mr. Brown called on me frequently
after the settlement and agreed with
me that had saved the bank. There
fore l tiatter myself my coure as a
lawyer wa, more than justified all
around"
UNCLE ISAAC.
NoTE:-The next Judge Eagan story
will explain how man was cleared of
murder charge thru the einstrumentali-
ty of child.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-03-11
Words That Live.

Twenty years ago, come this Christ
mastide, there appeared in the "Scrib-
ner" pages paper that has fairly won
its place in our permanent literature,
and that has borne, thru the lapslng
years, a message Of courage and cheer
to many a human heart, says an
editorial writer in that nsagaZine. "a
Christmas Sermon" was the last of the
series Of "end-papers" that, during the
year 1888, Rol ert Lewis Stevenson con-
tributed to this magazine, aud he con-
ceived it in a valedictOry spirit, think
ing only at the time of the conclusion
Of his 12-month task, tho in point of
fact, its composition coinciding with
his departure from these shores, it may
we'll lie take n as ia eaell message to
a land where its author had experienced
much Kindness and for which In turn
be cherished hearty affection. Far
outreachlng, however, any such geo.
graphical imitation, it embod:e5 for all
mankind message of high spiritual
significance-the serious conclusions of
serious son of serious race aud as
such it has appealed to all kinds and
conditions of men.
"To be hottest, to be kind-to earn
little and spend little less, to make
upon the whole family happier for
his plestn e, to renounce when that
shall be necessary and not be embitter-
ed, to keep few friends but these
without capitnlation-above all, on the
same grim condition, to keep friends
with himself-heIe is a task for all that
man has of fortitude and delit acy."
Acknowledging the grim condition and
the necessity of both fOrtitude and
delicacy, does not this suffice to engelI-
Ger that hope, springing eterl a., which
constitutes the incentive and the ie-
ward of life? Evidently these words
have teen SO taken, and have been
craven in characters more enduring
than those of the San Francisco monu-
ment in the hearts Of those who guard
"the glimmering hope that perhaps We
do better than we think" The endnr-
ing mark of enduring literature, the
fitting words married to the fitting
thought, pace the Christmas Sermon"
high among the works of oLe whose art
was as his life, one of gallant endeavor;
who in both respects often builded bet.
ter than he knew, and also consistently
4 and brsvely acted up to the gospel he
preached in "Aes Triplex."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-03-11

Paradise is for those who control
their anger.-Koran.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-02-26
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The Falls City tribune., 1909-02-26

al guess you think I'm Just a
damned meddlesome idiot" he mum
bled.
She did not answer. lie stood for
a little. rubbing a finger across his
sun.blistered lips. Suddenly he
stopped and looked al the finger. II
MAS streaked with blood.
"Whewtn he exclaimed. Didn't
stop to think of that It's just as well
for NE. Miss Jenny. that wasn't an adj
der bite. \ little poison ON my sore
lip would have done for me. Ten to
one, we'd both have turned up our
toes nj The same time. or course.
though. thal'd be nothing to YOU
Miss Leslie put her hands before
her face aud burst into hysterical
weeping.
Blake looked around, far more
alarmed than when facing the adder
"Here. Yen blooming md!' he shout
ed; take the lady away, and BE quick
about 1t. she'll 20 dotty if she see
any more snake stunts. Clear out with
her. while | smash the wrissler.'
WinJhfope. who had heea staring
fXodly n the beautiful colofing and
loathsome form of the whiting adder,
started al Blake's harsh command as
though struck.
"1-er-to be sure he stammered
ana daftins around to the hysterical
Girl, he teok hcr arm and hurried her