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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
How the SurpIice Originated.

The old Scotswoman who referred
to the surplice as a "sark" or shirt
was perfectly correct. For that is
what 1t originally was, according to
the London Chronicle. After the in.
vasion of the northern barbarians II
was common custom to wear a
white shirt over the sheepskin or
otter skin then in use. Hence. in the
twelfth century" writes Dean Stanley
In his Christian Institutions" arose
the barbarous name of superpellicium
or surplice-the overfur. It's name in.
dicates that it is the latest Of eccles-
iastical vestments, and though, like
all the others, generally worn both by
clergy and laity, indoors and out of
doors. IT is the most remote In descent
from primitive times
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
THE hay and wheat harvest is
over; next comes the grapes.
The crop will be hummer.
Nicknamino Nations.


Like individuals, the nations of the
earth have nicknames. Some are an.
propriate, some are not.
Englishmen, for instance, are called
John Bull" That's all right. because
they have "the pluck of the brute" A
Scotsman is Sandy" an Irishman
Paddy" from his national patron
saint, st. Patrick, while an ancient
nursery rhyme proclaims that "Taffy
was a Welshman."
The Frenchman calls himself "Jac.
ques Bonhomme"-good fellow; and
Cousin Michel is the nickname by
which the German is known to CONT
mental nations; MyHheer Ciosh-an
abbreviation OF Nicholas-is the name
applied to Hollanders; the Switzer re-
joices in the appellation of Colin
Tsmpon.
And We all know Uncle Sam.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
WHY cant the fac be allowed

Why can't the flag be allowed
to float from the top of the court
house every day? 1t is usual
now on Estate OCCASIONS but
flags are inexpensive and in the
opinion of the True Northerner
it should be left up every day in
the year. 1t can be seen for
miles around, and gives patri-
otto greeting to visitors as they
come to town. Let the flag
wave. When it gets old and tat
tered, get a new one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Decatur.

Mrs Fay Beech and children are Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs. J Il. Foster and daughter are
visiting in Highgate, Ont.
Mesdames Moulton and Jones and
Miss NJ. DeBolt were 10 Kalamazoo,
Tuesday.
John Anderson of Ohio has purchased
the G.. L. Case property, also the l.. D..
Roberts vineyard.
Mrs. Fern Smiley and children of
Galesburg are spending the week at the
home of Mrs. 5. Ellis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

Despite the howl" that Michigan is
broke, state employees welcomed the
walking of the ghost" as usual Oh the
fifteenth, the good old state is not being
trusted for postage stamps and Incidental
expenses are being met as usual. Be
sides, quite SUN OF money was received
during the week and the only hardship
VIII be 10 the state institution until the
taxes come in when there will be ample
IL pay ali Indebtedness. The biggest
wall Of Michigan being broke is being
put up by few Newspapers which
evidently want to fill space rather than
use boiler plate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

any community. The moral at
mosphere that surrounds such a
Chautauqua is far above the or
binary. We go and mingle with
the best class of people, listen to
noble thoughts from the best
minds, and are charmed with the
sweet strains of beautiful music.
The influence is good and Will
be felt for years to come. Yes,
the Chautauqua was success.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
What IL Was.

A negro preacher was conducting
his flock through York town, and had
led them to the government reserva-
ton where tall shaft commentaries
the victory OF the American and
french forces over CORVALLIS. Ono
OF his disciples pointed to the figure
OF the Angel of Peace at the summit
of the column and asked:
What might that statue be. Brother
Williams"
Brother William was stunned bus
would never confess ii.
That, brothers and sisters" he
said. rs a statue of Mass'r Abe Lin.
coin a-blessing the fruitful fields of ole
Virginny."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Geneva.

George Elite is visiting his mother
and brother.
Norton Bates is painting his house he
recently purchased
Reeves Bros and w. w. Wenban start
out with their threshing machines this
week.
Mrs. Robert Hines and son Glen re-
turned from Chicagola week Miss Mar
garet Boxer came home with them Tor a
two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Williams visited
their parents the first of last week.
They have just returned from four
weeks visit with relatives in New York
state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

SPEAKING of the Culver case
the Kalamazoo Gazette says il
has been seven times before the
Michigan supreme court at Chi
cago, once before a state court
and once before the United
States court at the same city
Will not the Gazette please in
form its readers when the Michi.
gan courts began hearing cases
in Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

State Highway Commissioner Ely is
having busy time of il iustructine
the township highway commissioners in
regard TO the new road law. According
to Mr.. Ely fully 60 per cent of the high
way commissioners in the different town
ships Of the state are newly elected and
most of them farmers and unfamiliar
with the road laws, and with the new
revised road law which will go into effect
in September it keeps him busy in
structing them.
The new revised law was complied
at great pains by the joint committee or
roads and bridges from the senate and
house and there are also great MANY
new features In the new law upon which
the highway commissioner should be.
come posted. Commissioner Ely is hav.
ing the law printed in condensed form
which will be mailed out to the super.
visors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

Senator Fred G.. Wetmore of Cadillac
who was recently appointed Judge of
probate for Wexford county by Gov.
Warner, has been compelled to go to
court in order to see If be is eligible to
draw his salary. The suit is of friend
ly nature, but County Clerk Felix Flynn
refuses to issue an order for the new
Judge TO draw his salary, holding that
Judge Wetmore was member OF the
legislature and that he was ineligible
to draw another salary for holding an.
other state office. As a result Judge
Wetmore will mandamus the clerk to
show cause why he should not pay his
salary. Judge Wetmore holds he is a
county official while the clerk holds be
is II state official. 1t is very likely that
the case will not be settled until it has
been taken to the supreme court.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Need for Something Positive.

Beware of making your moral sta
pie consist of the negative virtues. II
is good to abstain, and teach others
to abstain, from all that is sinful or
hurtful. But making a business of it
leads to emaciation of char lcter, un-
less one feeds largely also o the more
nutritious diet of active sympathetic
benevolence oliver Wendell Holmes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

interests. Mrs. Sylvia Alternately re-
turned with her.
Rev. Findley delivered the sermon at
the union service Sunday evening. The
Congregational church furnished most
excellent music to an appreciative audi
ence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank the friends and
nelghbors who so kindly assisted us in
any way during the sickness and funeral
service of our dear daughter Ora, and
for the beautiful flowers furnished by
friends and the class OF 90.
Mr.. AND Mrs G.. w. PRICE
AND OTHER RELATIVES
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

The water supply at the water
works is a serious problem that
must be solved in the near future.
During the past week the wells
have been pumped dry several
times day. The showers of
Thursday gave temporary relief.
but in a dry time the water sup
ply is insufficient. 1t is a ques
ton that should receive tue im-
mediate consideration of the
council.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

brook. A bali game is expected besides
other entertainment.
G.. H. Smith went TO Chicago last Sun
day Mrs. Smith accompanied him as
far as Three Oaks and visited George
Miner and family, formerly Of this place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Her Little plan.

The Spinster-Why, Mrs. Browning.
what are you going to do with that
pail?
The Widow-My late husbands last
request was that his grave be kept
green, and as | am about TO marry
again | concluded to give IL a coat of
green paint.-Chicago Daily News
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

Another NJ. A. G. instructor has Sc
cured better position and will leave
shortly to begin his new duties. The
last professor to leave is Carl Gunderson
assistant professor of mathematics, who
will take the chair Of mathematics at the
Oklahoma Agricultural college.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

Gov. Warner is besieged by delega
tons OF attorneys and citizsns of Ing
ham county urging him to appoint some
one whom they represent AS the ad'
ditional circuit judge of Ingham county.
AS yet the governor is letting the delega
tons have all the say
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

Game Warden Pierces deputies are
doing some good work this year accord
ing to the reports that are coming IN to
the capitol. Reports show that there
have been four convictions for dynamit-
ing 10 Lapeer county, one at Cheboygan
for having small fish and at Escanaba
were collected in most cases besides the
costs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

A careful audit Of the books OF the
Michigan State Prison at jackson is be-
ing made by f. ii Mac Pherson, pre- yious
To the trial OF the graft cases pending
The audit is being made in order to col
lect the shortage from ex-Wardeu Arm
strong or bis bondsmen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to neighbors and friends for their.
acts OF kindness and sympathy during
the illness and death of our beloved
mother. Mrs. II. w. MCCABE,
MRS. II. A. CHAPLIN,
r.. G. BATHRICK.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
NEWS FROM STATE CAPITAL

DIR } l.. Snyder, president OF the
Michigan Agricultural College, Is very
much 10 the lime light these days. tie
is being urged for portfolio position
ia President Taft's cabinet TO succeed
Sec. James Wilson OF Iowa.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

The Secretary of states vital ststisti
cal report for the north of June shows
2,6OS deaths during the month in the
state, corresponding to ll.9 per cent per
900 A totai of 4,724 births were report
ed corresponding To birth rate of 81 6
per cent per / 600 population.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
The PHILOSOPHER Of Folly.

y will be glad" says the Philoso-
pher of Folly, when the last one of
my debts is outlawed, and l can once
more face the world, an honest man."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

The Bicycle ordinance is still
in force, yet several blcyclists
have been riding on the side
walks since June 1st with 1908
license.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

A little boy who fell into a lake at
Budapest managed to seize a swan,
which brought him to shallow water.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
ADVERTISING RATES.

Display advertising, rates furnished on apPli-
cation.
Classified advertising, three lines or less, 20
cents. All over that number, cents per line
extra.
Gard OF thanks, 25 cents each.
Obituary, poetry and resolutions, cents .
tine.
Notices Of births, deaths marriages will be
printed free as news matter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23

a LITTLE grape rot, but not
enough to cause any apprehen-
sion.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-25

Dolls! Dolls, DOIls..! Big dolls.
little dolls, blonde dolls, brunette
dolls, girl dolls, boy dOlls-dolls of
every kind and price. The only
corner Drug Store $40
Complaints were filed this morning
in the recorders court against a
Mexican man and woman, the man
for using abusive language and the
woman for disturbing the peace. The
case was not tried today. on account
of this being a legal holiday, but will
come before the mayor tomorrow
morning.
Engineer CHM Out Again.-The
many friends of Engineer Johnny
CHM, the man at the throttle on No.
II, which pulls the Hidalgo branch
train, were glad to see him out upon
the streets this morning, after being
confined to his room for several DAYS
with an injured knee The injury was
received last Friday by Johnnys knee
coming in fOrcibIe contact with some
of the machinery of the engine
A marriage license was issued to-
day to Francisco Cantu and Nativi-
dad CorteZ.
Realty Transferable only real es-
tate transfer recorded today was that
of the Harrington Land and Improve
ment Company to J. o Kelly, lots II
and , block 81, lots - and IS.
block A., Harrington. Consideration
$3.50.
Dia de Gracias. On account Of to-
day beingThanksgiving day and Ie-
gal holiday all of the banks in the
city are closed in observance of the
day, while the pOstOffice, telegraph
office and customs house are oh
serving Sunday hours. and
the school children are also en-
joying a holiday. In honor of the day.
Old Glory today floats on the breezes
from the flag staff of the court
house
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-25
PER SONALS

Roy Martin, W. J. Hilger, Chas. f
! Bosshardt Mr. and Mrs. Miller re
turned to town last evening. after Z
short enjoyment of seaside pleasures
at Point Isabel
Eddie Edwards, the enterprising
fish shipper, came up from the Point
by yesterdays train.
T. Crixell visited the Point YES
terday. returning to town last even
ing
Ray Dierlian one OF Capt.
Reeds stalwart life-saving force. re-
turned to the station on Brazos Island
yesterday, after brief visit to town
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cobolini came
up from the Point last evening to par
take of the Thanksgiving turkey at
the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Cobolini
Mr. and Mrs J. J. Conway left
yesterday afternoon for San Anto-
MO. accompanied by D. F. H. Well
come and J. Van Valkenberg, who
are on their way to their home in
Minneapolis, after a short stay in
the valley.
J. w Holt left yesterday after
noon for Corpus Christi.
\. C. Weyman returned last night
from business trip to San Anto-
MO.
Capt. w. A. Fitch, the enterpris-
ing proprietor of Evergreen Farm,
near Mercedes, was in town today.
Yesterdays trains brought in the
following; j. A Skaw, Wichita;
G. w. Ogg, Douglass; A W. Skaw,
J. Sutton, R. A. Morris, J Morris
and wife, Augusta, Kans; c. Camp
bell, Westfield, o.; c. S. Edwards
Frederick, S. d; B. Converse and
wife, n D.; w. F. Lomley. ThOs
Reames, Blodgett, No; J. w Coff-
man, w. Y Kester. ClarksbuTg. W
Va; S. NJ, Tanilhel and wife. Con-
nellsville, Pa; F. Craven, Beeville;
n Aver. Rich Hill, Mo; G. A.
HartshOrn, La Sale, Ill; E. Shich-
Ter. Peru, H.; D. c. Anderson, Tyler:
w. T. Cannon, Humboldt; o. E
Wild, Dixon, H.; B. F. More, Beay-
er City, Neb.; r. V. McClain, A
Bryan, Waco; d. B. Mccall. San An
tonic; J. Paine, SkidmOre: W HinO-
josa, Corpus Christi; G. A Law
renee, YOakum; c. h. Gilmore, A
Badahl, c. H. Simenson, J. IversOn,
Barton, \. D.; A. c. Brunette, Hart
ford; T. A and S J. Ritchey
Youngstown, o.
Among visitors from nearby towns
last night were E. \. Green. San
Benito; w H. Jones, Perry Clark
Harrington and VIM. A Bass, Lyford
E. L. Rockwell the government
irrigation expert. who is stopping in
Brownsville a short time, made a
side trip to San Benito today
Mrs. L. E. Kendall went up to
Mission this morning to spend the
day with Mr. Kendall who is in
stalling the pumping plant at the
second lift on the La LOmita Ca
nal
Mrs. Noah Allen took the branch
train this morning for Mercedes, to
spend few days with Mrs G. s.
Freeman.
Judge Jas. B. Wells went to Sarita
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. John Gregg, who left six
weeks ago to visit relatives in Sher-
man, returned to Brownsville yes
terday.
c. NJ. Armstrong and E A Nc
Gary motOred to San Juan today
II. F. bennett of McAllen brother
of w F. bennett of this city came
down yesterday to spend Thanks
giving Day with the latter H. c.
bennett of Kingsville, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. bennett. also
arrived last night to share in the
family turkey and trimmins
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-25
IMPROVEMENTS
IN POSTOFFICE
POSTMASTER RENTFRO EXPECTS
THEM TO BE AUTHORIZED
PLANS SENT TO WASHINGTON
Increase i'll Volume of Local Post
Office Business Necessitates More
Boxes, Better Facilities, as Well as
Increased Force OF Assistants.

In an interview with a Herald
representative yesterday Postmaster
r. B. Rentfro stated that he has Just
returned from San Antonio where he
has been in consultation with Super
intendent Kirk of the pOstOffice de-
partment in that city, in regard to
the proposed changes in the Browns
vile postoffice Mr. Rentfro went over
the plans for the proposed changes
and the plans have been for
warded to Washington for the appro-
val of the department there Mr.
Rentfro says that, while it may take
some time to secure an appropriation
for these changes, he has not the
slightest doubt but what the depart
ment will authorize them, as they
are an absolute necessity on account
of the increasing volume of business
of the local postOffice
According to the plans as drawn
up by superintendent Kirk, who spent
a couple of days here recently look
ing over the pOstoftice, on the north
side the boxes will be extended to the
south wall OF the building. which
viii provide from three to four hun
dred additional boxes. The general
delivery window viii be moved to
this side, while the stamp and money
orders windows Will remain on the
same side as at present. The delivery
stamp and money order windows
will then be conducted separate and
apart from each other
Mr.. RentfrO has quite recently re-
celved communication from the
treasury department asking if he re-
quired more assistants in the office
and how many In response he has
asked that two men be added to the
present force, as it Will take at least
that many more TO keep up with the
fast growing volume of business here.
While the plans have not vet been
approved by the treasury department
as they must go to the pOstofFice
department for APPRECIATION, after
which the treasury department will
give the final order for their eXecu-
ton, yet Mr. Kirk assured Mr.. Rent
fro that there is no doubt they Will
be approved and the desired changes
made as soon as possible
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-25
Meteorological Report.

The following observations were
taken at the South Texas Garden for
the "a hours ending at eight o'clock
today:
Brownsville, Tex, Nov. %, 1909.
Barometer Z p. m. yesterday %. SO
Barometer at a. IN. today 1894
Temperature at : a m. today $50
Maximum tenn. yesterday 34.1
Minimum temp this morning 66.2
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-25
RECEIPTS FROM NEVADA 50
Rifles Benefit Nets Company S63 i3
Receipts and Expenditures.

The net receipts of the Rifles from
the benefit performance of Nevada
last night were $63.13. The follow
ing statement shows the gross re
ceipts and the distribution of the
same:
Theater rent ...........-. 29.S5
Advertising and job printing 1850
Incidental expenses ..... 1885
Fifty per cent TO Miss Nc
Dayitt ....... 63.I2
Net receipts to credit of
Brownsville Rifles .... 63.13
Total ....$1S3.75
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-26
News of Gilman.

Thanksgiving services We're appro-
priately observed Thursday. when the
local churches combined in a union
service al the Methodist church The
sermon was given by Rev. w Ken
nedy. of the Congregational church. An
offering was taken for the Iowa Or
phans' Home at Council Bluffs.
Revival meetings are being conduct
ed at the NJ. E. church this week and
next. The preaching services are in
charge of the local minister. Rev. H. P
Barnes. Professor Gilbert. of Marshall
town, is in charge of the singing SER
vices
Local sportsmen met at the bail
ground Thanksgiving day for a shoot
ing contest.
Miss Fannie Cannon came home
Wednesday for vacation visit with
her parents. She has been attending
Iowa State Teachers College.
The waterworks committee is active
in trying 10 repair the water pipes
before cold weather stops the work.
Miss Fannie Nosburs. who teaches at
Union. spent the Thanksgiving yaca-
ton with her parents.
Peter Rice is dangerously i'll. Thera
is but very little encouragement offered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-26
Lamoille News Notes.

Mr. J. Wood Carson, of Salem. Ore.
arrived a few DAYS ago. and will make
an extended visit with his brother. John
W Carson. of this place. Mr. Carson
was formerly an Iowa man, but sever
AL years ago decided to Try the west
ern country. He bought a 40-acre
tract of Oregon fruit land and has
much praise for that land of sunshine
and plenty.
On Sunday most enjoyable services
were held at the Congregational
church. Rev. E. p. Palmer spoke at
both services on Thanks giving topics
In the evening the Christian Endeavor
was reorganized. the following officers
being elected: President J. o. Bissett
vice president. Walter Richards; sec
rotary, Miss Eaton; corresponding sec
rotary, Miss Anna Erickson: treasurer.
Miss Ida Moss. Miss Anna Erickson
was elected first orgailist- and Mrs. j.
o. Bissett second organist. The pro-
gram committee comprise Anna Erick-
Mrs. J. o. Bissett, and Miss Eaton;
lookout committee, E. b. Palmer, chair
man; social committee, Miss Eaton,
chairman.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Huff gave re-
ception at their home Friday evening
IN honor Of the marriage Of their son,
Claude d. to Miss Maybelle Newly.
On Tuesday evening the pupils Of the
Lamoille high school gave a program
and held candy sale at the school
house, under the leadership Of the
teacher, Miss Eaton. The children gave
program that was credit to the
school. The songs, recitations, and es-
pecially the dtalogs, were excellent and
we'll rendered. The school was we'll
filed, quite number having to stand
The proceeds was very gratifying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-26
MINERS PRESIDENT
NAY SPEAK N CITY
w. w. WHITE WILL PROBABLY BE
SECURED FOR Y. M. c. A.
ADDRESS.
ACCEPTED FOR SUNDAY
BUT he WAS TOO LATE
Delay in Receiving Reply From United
Mine Workers President Forced AS
ISOLATION to Make Other Arrange
ments-Has Been Invited to Speak
On Sunday Dec. S.

There is every probability that w
W. White of Jerome, president of the
United Mine Workers of Iowa. and a
prominent and influential man in I'M
ion labor circles of the state. will
come TO this city soon TO address a
Sunday mems meeting under the au-
spices of the Railroad Y NJ c. A. Ii
is possible that Mr.. White may be here
on SUNDAY, Dee 5.
An effort was made by General
Secretary Wilson to secure Mr.
White for an address next Sun
day. The invitation was &C
cepted BY Mr.. White today, but his
reply was 50 DELAYED in reaching here
that other arrangements had already
been made for next Sundays speaker
Mr. Wilson win continue correspon-
dence with Mr. White in an attempt to
get him 10 come a week from sun
day