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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
CLOSING DAYS
ARE STRENUOUS
Local Option Sole Topic of Converse
ton. Good Majority for the
Drys Predicted.

The local option campaign is fast
drawing to a close. AS election day
draws near, the contest becomes more
intense. Both sides are putting forth
their best efforts to win. Local option
seems to be the one absorbing topic of
conversation on the street corners and
in the stores If any opinion can be
formed by comments heard on the street
and frotn the reports from the various
meetings held 10 different parts of the
county, there is no danger of the out
come. Saloons will not return.
For the first time in the history of
local option campaigns in this county
the "wets" have secured speakers to
advocate the open saloon. Hon. Chas.
Towne, formerly United States senator
from Minnesota and now of New York
City, gave an address in favor of the sa-
loon at the opera house here last night.
We go to press too early to make any
comments on his address. The "drys"
have held many meetings in various
parts of the county during the past
week aud good reports come from the
meetings
Following are the dry meetings
scheduled for the coming week:
Paw Paw opera house Friday evening,
March %, M. A. Myers and Il. s. Rau.
worth of South Haven and Hon. David
Anderson of Paw Paw. Mr.. Myers is
secretary and Mr.. Rauworth superin-
tendent of the Cable Nelson Piano Go.
This factory employs about 25O men, and
it is significant when the largest manu-
featuring concern in Van Buren county
is supporting local option.
Paw Paw opera house Sunday evening,
March 27, Horace NJ. Olney of Hartford
and Lincoln III. Titus of Paw Paw.
Friday evening, March 20, Acorn
school house, W. A. Prater and V. II.
Hungerford.
Sunday evening, March 27, Blooming
dale, Rev. G. l.. Owen and Eugene
Cooley.
Sunday evening March 27, Mrs. Olivia
j. G. Woodman at Lawton.
Monday evening, March %, Almena
town hall, Earl Burhans and Chester A
Graine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
TOLD OF TRIP TO YUC iTAN
Hon. q. w Merriman Guest of Fellow
ship Club. Interesting Address on
Yucatan. Trip to Scotland Next.

Members of the Fellowship club who
were not present at the meeting at the
home of Bert Breed last Wednesday
evening missed a rare treat indeed.
Hon G.. w. Merrimau of Hartford was
present, and gave a highly interesting
and instructive talk on his recent trip to
Yucatan. The music by the Wheaton
brothers and Guy Warner, and vocal
solo by Blaine Warner were all enjoyed
Bountiful refreshments were served,
and it was the universal opinion Of
those who were there that this was the
best meeting of the year.
The next meeting of the club will be
on Tuesday evening, March 20 at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. II A. Cole. The
club will take trip to Scotland with
Hon n. H. Stewart of Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
Maple Lake Improvement
Company Has Been
Organized.
BOUGHT LANDS AROUND LAKE
Same Being Plated. Company Will
Improve Property and Sell Lots
for Building Purposes.

A deal that promises to be the biggest
"boost" that Paw Paw ever had was
consummated last week. The lands ad-
joining Maple lake have been purchased
mostly by local people and company
organized which will be known as the
Maple Lake Improvement Company.
The officers of the new corporation are:
L. j. Cavanaugh, president; 5. o. Ken
yon, vice president; II. l.. Mcneil, secre-
tary and treasurer; w. j. Thomas, man.
ager. W. j Hutchinson, an expert ad-
vertiser of Portland, Mich, is also inter.
ested in the company.
The company is capitalized at $4,000
and they have already closed the deal
for the east part Of the Thomas land on
the west bank of Maple lake, the Butler
land east of the Allegan road and the
Ferguson land. Surveyor Warren H..
Goss is busy with force of men survey
ing and plating the above parcels.
Roads will be laid out lands cleaned up
aud docks built. As soon as the land
is plated, lots will be placed on sale at
reasonable prices and easy terms.
Mrs. VIM. c. Flock and Marcus Nc
Eachron have purchased the beautiful
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
TENDER THANKS
To SEN. JOHNSON
8rodhead Post Grateful for Efforts of
Ex-confederate in Behalf of Com
rade John Reed.

Brodhead Post q A. r. of Paw Paw
are grateful 10 Senator Joseph f. John
son of Alabama for the interest be mani
tested in the removal of the unjust
charges of desertion that have for these
many years been on the military records
against John Reed of this place
At recent meeting the following res
olutions were adopted and spread on
the records of the post:
Whereas, Senator Joseph f. Johnson,
a member of the United States senate,
and an ex-coufederate soldier, interested
himself 10 the matter of the removal of
an unjust charge of desertion that was
standing on the military records at
Washington against our comrade and
fellow member of Brodhead Post, q. A.
r., No. 81, department of Michigan, and
was instrumental in having such charge
removed;
And, Whereas, The members of this
post fully appreciate the patriotic senti-
ments expressed by said Senator John
son in his communications to members
of this post relative to the above men
toned matter;
Therefore, Resolved, That this post
fully agrees with the senator that il
the differences and dissensions that ex-
listed between the north and the south
at the close of the great civil war could
have been left to the decision of the
brave soldiers and honorable foemen of
either army, it would have been far bet
ter for our common country and much
history that reflects no honor upon the
nation would never have been written;
Resolved, That we rejoice that we
have lived to witness the day when
practically all former enmities and sec
tIonal differences have disappeared, and
when we know 20 north no south,
but only one nation and one flag, to
which all sections are loyal and true;
Resolved, That this post hereby ten
ders to Senator johnson sincere and
unanimous vote OF thanks for his sue
cessful efforts in behalf of Comrade
John Reed and for the patriotic senti-
ments expressed in his communications
to members of this post;
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread at large on the records of this
post and that they be published in our
local newspapers and that an engrossed
copy thereof be forwarded to Senator
johnson, for whom we entertain a high
degree of esteem and sincere regard.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
TEACHERS HERE IN FORCE.

The annual meeting of the Van Buren,
county Teachers association held in
Paw Paw last Friday and Saturday was
we'll attended. There we're about $50
teachers present. The M. e. church
was crowded on Friday to hear Prof.
f. A. Barbour of Ypsilanti, and the pro-
gram on Saturday was carried out as
advertised The following officers we're
elected for the ensuing year. President,
A. ID. Prentice. South Haven Vice
President, h. V. Root, Bangor; Secre-
tary ard Treasurer, Maude Baughman,
Bloomingdale.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
Continued on page A.
LEE REYNOLDS MAKING GOOD.

Lee Reynolds is one of the Paw Paw
boys that is making good. He has fine
position with the North Shore Electric
Railway Co., with Offices at the corner Of
La Sale and Adams streets, Chicago.
Lee attended the Carnegie Techinal
school at Pittsburg for two years and
finds time while 10 Chicago to continue
his studies in night school. 1t is his
Intention to finish his course 10 engineer
ing in the Pittsburg school later.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
CHEAPER To BURY THE DEAD
Two Parties Paid Fines for Leaving
Dead Animals Unburied. Some
People Slow to Learn.

w. Q. Tyler of Arlington was brought
before Justice Kilefer by Humane Off
Ger McCate last Tuesday for leaving a
dead COW uuburied. He plead guilty to
the. charge and paid fine of $500 and
costs
Oren Tyler of Antwerp got the same
sentence from Justice Kilefer for leav-
ing dead horse unburied. 1t would
seem that some people would soon come
TO the conclusion that it is cheaper to
bury their dead.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
HATS OFF TO COOLIES.

Hats off to the village of Gobleville.
The merchants there are showing a pro-
gressive spirit and emulatng the Gus
tom of merchants in the cities. Last
Saturday Fischer's Worlds Fair orches-
ira of Kalamazoo played during the af-
ternoon at the opening of Duguids de-
partment store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
MAsoNs PLAN SOCIAL SESSION.

The committee on entertainment for
Paw Paw lodge No %, +. 81 A. NJ, have
arranged for another social session on
Tuesday evening, April 8. An interest
ing program has been prepared, and the
event promises to be the social event of
the year in the masonic lodge. All
masons and their families are cordially
invited on this occasion. The complete
program for the evening will be pub
lished in these columns next week. Re-
member the date, Tuesday evening,
April 8.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
Battle Creek,
REV. CLARENCE e. HoAG,
ST Joseph, Michigan

st Joseph, Michigan
My Dear Mr.. Hoag:-I your the 14th and
county misrepreenng the local option situation here
have had letters different parts the United States advising
which evidently written for the purpose being clipped and
into circular form for by the in their different
pagns around the country.
Our city never in prosperous condition from
business standpoint than All working good
Men formerly did nothing
working and supporting their families Every retail and
wholesale the city done business since May
1909 when option did before
promptly than they did before Men evidently
spending dry goods and butcher shops and
nshng the they formerly spent the 40 we'll
paoned saloons that operated here The savings
n our banks constantly increasing
Nearly danger predicted by the vets during the cam
paign for local option has been dsproven
has fairly enforced quite
this city 1t has benefited community from the standpoint
of business well think of people bet
ter and happier by Of the change.
enclose statement of our financial condition at the begin
ming of this month.
TO THE TAXPAYERS AND COMMON COUNCIL BATTLE
Overdrawn and msappropriated 54624
his has been paid out of current funds and fund is
overdrawn March /, 1910.
The city 1909 the previous years
formerly received liquor
the overdraft
previous year
la the above taxpayers citizens will be pleased
with following
March 1909 zoos 20
March l. 1870 65941S9
year ago. 6 989 go
Overdawn and misapprOprated March l. 19O9 445l6 "A
90 939 60
Total balance the good in favor of the dry admins
the 1Oo, ,4o5 "a
that this is effective far the
financial proposition is concerned.
With kindest personal regards remain
Yours very truly,
JOHN W. BA1LY Mayor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
MATINEE MUSICALE.

The piano pupils Of Mrs. Claire Har-
rson will give a matinee musicale and
composers party on Tuesday, March 30,
at 2:30 p. m. Each pupil may invite
one guest
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
HIS list BIRTHDAY.

Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Rowland went to
Lansing on "Wednesday to spend his list
birthday with their son M. o. Rowland
and family. They expect to return
home next Monday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
wHIsTERs GO TO BANGOR.

The Paw Paw whist club will be the
guests of the Bangor team this Friday
evening. The party will leave here
about 8 o'clock IN automobiles, return
ing after the game.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25
ARGUMENTS FALSE
Letter From John w. Bailey, Mayor of Battle Greek,
Shows Fasity of Circulars Stating Local OPP
ton Was Failure in Battle Greek.
VAN Rnren cOl

Van Buren, county has been flooded with campaign
literature showing what purpored be deporabe
fairs Calhoun county especially Battle Creek how local
option failure that had
materially by the local option The following
shows how utterly false the advanced by the saloon
advocates
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-25

Republican caucus tomorrow, Satur-
day, March 26.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31

tinued, staring incredulously 1t the
map. Nothing but fog and floating
ice. There is no land marked within
500 miles"
Just the same there's land there"
he retorted. positively. his thin lips
pressed together. 1--WE seen e.; two
Islands, an that's where the Sea
Queen pokes her nose
l could merely sit back, staring at
the fellow. who remained leaning both
hands on the table. his glinting eyes
on my face.
IT'S a rum yarn. Mr.. Stephens, III
admit, he said, slowly. his nasal tone
much In evidence. but it's all true.
SIR, so help me. Cod Here's the
straight OF Il. a you listen quiet TN
/ get done. Then TN answer your
questions as long as you've got any to
ask"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with M introduction
OF John Stephens. Sdventurer, a Massa-
chusctts man marOoned by authorities at
Valparaiso. Chile. Being interested IN
mining operations In Bolivia, he was de-
nouncod by Chile as NJ insurroctionist
and as a consequence was hiding Al his
hotel his attention was attracted by an
EnElshman and a young woman.
Stephens rescued the young woman from
a drunken officer. he was thanked by
her. Admiral OF the Peruvian navy con-
frouted stephens. told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the office Of captain He
desired that that night the Esmeralda, a
Chilean vessel. should be captured.
Stephens accepted the commission.
Stephens met a motley crew. 70 which he
was assigned. He gave them final in
structions. They boarded the vessel They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
TO be the Esmeralda. through strategy.
Capt stephens gave directions for the de-
parturc o. the craft. He entered the cab
IN and discovered the English woman
and her maid. stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel had been captured,
1t was Lord Darlington's private yacht,
the lords wife and maid being aboard.
lie explained the situation 10 her lady
ghip.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31

dignity Of manner had she met the
unexpected, 70 vas plain 10 be seen
that hers was q heart OF courage, not
easily broken under adversely.
And how could I hope TO serve her.
What would this crew OF h~ellhounds.
these mercilcss sca-wolyes. permit me
to do? Traus-ship them upon some
passing yessel2 Put into some $50.
lated island port? This was scarcely
likely, for either act would involve
the danger of an exposure they would
be little inclined 10 assume. ! COM
pretended already that lt would be
according TO their decision. and not
mine. ] had been plainly informed
how little my control extended over
their desires. And whittier were we
bouud2 Into what strange seas? Into
what species OF Wild adventure The
utter impossi5ility OF keeping those
two concealed below for any length OF
time was clearly evident. Ship life was
far too restricted. Both futile and
De Nova would naturally expect 10
lodge aft, and Il was "a privilege they
could not easily be denied. Yet what
would they say, how would they act.
when they finally discovered these TWO
unwilling passengers aboard What
was my duty In all the circumstances
II was all @ deep, uusolyablc mystery.
yet out OF its mist constantly loated
the appealing face OF that woman
awaiting me below. J could not desert
her. could not consider anything
except how ! might best serve her In.
t%erests. best protect her from the con.
]tamilatiOn OF this hell aAoat
Three shadows suddenly darkcued
the doorway, and futile. accompanied
by De Nova and the big seaman named
BIN Anderson, entered. The second
officer nodded 10 me To genial fash
ion, his white teeth cleaning, but
Anderson slouched surlily past and
dropped heavily on a bench, his coarse
bulldog features devoid Of all expires.
sion. his square Jaws munching the
tobacco ia his check. ! took notice Oh
his eyes. staring straight out OF the
window opposite, dun, doE-like, deeply
suukgu under matched brows, his skin
Ike brown leather drawn tight, his
short red neck. and guarled hands. Al,
together ne appeared "A repulsive
brute. no more easily subdued than a
jungle tiger. futile sided along "a
the opposite side Of the table, upon
which be- placed a tightly rolled. yol
| lowlBh-backCd paper, evidently a nayi
eating chart AS I watched him curl
ousiy, he suddenly pressed the point
Of bis thumb down upon the paper.
There's our nrst port, Mr.. steph
ems. he announced dOgmatically
There. where you see that red cross
] bent over. startled out OF all as
aumed Indifference as / studied the
I position indicated.
Longitude 100 30, west and lati
tudc CO. ~ SOUTH" 1 exclaimed
scarcely crcditing either oars or eyes
why. good God. man, that is almoB
upon the antarctic clrcle!"
lie nodded, running his long finger
through his thin hair.
Right you are. sir. ! guess Their
won't be no wRrBhips ~a.trailin' after "a
down In them ATTITUDES. M az thi
season OF the year"
"But there's nothing thersl" l con
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31

II also discovered" / went on. an
gered by such abominable cant. that
this vessel We have captured is not
the Chilean Esmeralda at all. but the
yacht Sea Queen, owned by Lord Oar
hngton, and flying the English flag"
The hell you say"
Moreover. / have not the slightest
doubt that you knew II from the first.
Now demand some explanation, Mr..
futile. What does this mean"
He stood leaning back against the
rail facing me, tho ~disagrceahle grin
gone from his lips, his half-closed
eyes glinting uneasily.
Wei what Of IT."
only that we have committed IN
act OF piracy. Every naval vessel Of
the civilized world will be used TO hunt
US down. We shall not be safe on any
sea, nor able 10 land In any port OF
the globe. II we resist we shall be
blown out OF the water; IL captured.
our crime means death. You have de.
Hberately decoyed me into this affair
for some secret purpose OF your own:
you have involved me in your crime,
and To- ] insist upon some knowledge
OF your plan. and an explanation re.
garding my future authority on board"
'Oh, you are the captain sneering-
y. What more can you want?"
Then. II 7 am. we will head direct
iy back TO Valparaiso"
"Oh, I rather guess not" and Tut.
Hes eyes became instantly hard and
ugly. Nevertheless you're captain all
right, just so long as you keep the
nose Of the old girl pointed the way
we want her 20 60"
That Is %. Us it,
Yes, that's exactly The ticket
/ turned partially aside. glnncing to.
ward the whcclman. The fellow vas
leaning forward over the spokrs. EVIL.
IDENTIFY deeply interested ga our coutro.
versy and cndeayoring 10 hear all We
had 90 say futile followed the dircc.
ton Of my eyes. but with apparent in.
difference.
"Oh, they an understand about f.
be remarked. carelcs6ly. And now !
guess maybe us about time We gave
you the mnln points 20 chew on. Ifyoull
step down into the charthouse. Mr.,
stephens, I'm fetch some things /
want TO show you. an be- along myself
IN a MY Then III spin q yarn that1l
cause you 10 come with Us wllln.
enough, or else you're q dam fool"
There was nothing else 10 do. and
followed him down the bridge steps
TO the main deck. The charthouse
had its single door opening AT. aud
was a small. plainly built ]structur,
painted a dingy gray. with we narrow
windows on either side. and JUS
enough space within TO contain q
deal table, locker. and three rud,
benches. ! a down upon one oD
| these, filled and lighted my pipe anS
/ waited ia silence. gazing idly az th'
chart pinned fat on the table. II wal
a map Of these waters lying on th'
Chilean coast. and a vessels course
had been pricked upon Il from Juai
Fernandez TO Valparaiso. This dc
not particularly interest me, and M
thought drifted naturally to the won
an impauently awaiting my return II
the cabin. What a distressing situa
lion for one OF Lady DaFiington's brit
and refinement And yet with Wha
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31

Tommy, having disposed OF three
helpinga Of aaasagos and doughnuts
sat m%ournfully regarding HIS empty
plate.
Observing his penslve expression.
Aunt Sarah kindly asked: Tommy.
won't you have some more dough
nutsg"
"No'ml" the poor lad replied. with
feeling emphasis. II don't want them
| got nowi"-iiarper's Magazine.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31
An Ahsolute NteensItY.

Wifey-You told me the other day
we must avoid all Injuries and con.
hnc ourselves 90 absolute necessities
only.
Hubby-That's so, my dear.
Wifey-Woll, last night you came
home In n cab.
Hubby-Yes, but that was an abso.
Lutte necessity.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1910-03-31

DAVIS, PAINKTLLER
has no substitute. No othor remedy ls ~ effective
for rhrumattm. lumhagu, Stiffness neuralgia or
cold OF any sort Put upln Nc, &c and ~ bottlc6
Vanity is due to a leak in ones wis
dom tank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-08-14

I marveled at her wonderful pose and dicton- It
was inconceivable that she was not city bred. But
YOU were educated at college, l ventured.
She laughed, Yes, at Pocono University. where
now teach with postgraduate OF three months
at Scranton, I have tired to add to what education
have by studying, not only books, but the people VINO
come up here from the cities
You are a wonder-I beg Your pardon. | fastened
to correct myself for my enthusiastic slang. You have
been good teacher to yourself I wish more than ever
that my school days were not behind ne
SIE was claimed for the next dance by Gray. whom
- she introduced me lit a cigar and remained out
on the porch where could her she gled through
the waltz What an ingenue she'd n7ake. l thought
The beauty Of Marie DOro and the charm Of Maude
Adams. She dances ike Princess By Jove. she IS
Princess P0c0no Princess. That fellow Gray dances
weI-confound him. I wonder where he halls from:
He doesn't look like a rnountaineer.
GRAY took her 10 the other end OF the porch when
the waltz was over. and went up to my and
packed my bag, which had been carefully packed for
ny intended move to Atlantic City. Pocono stock Is
going up. I said to myself. The board walk Won
move for d week OF Two. anyway.
After removing nv collar stood in front Of the mirror
and contemplated features for minutes. The
man in the glass did look Young the man who
went on the stage at night and made love 10 the leading
woman.
Grease paint does make difference in you old
coT SAID to my re7ection still you re not 50 an
cienr II il We're for those gray boys over the tenn
pee YOU wOudnt look more than tWentv-elght- As It
IS I'm afraid YOU look your full thIrty-nIne. Thirty
nine and she's lust nineteen Why, YOU were thinking
OF going on the stage when she was born, What IN
thunder are YOU talking about You're fOol-alrlOs-
an old f0ol,' shook my fist at the fellow IN the mirror
1a.lressed rapidly, and fell into bed
I dreamed that when | aWOke the next morning /
looked into the glass and the gray patch had spread
from my temples until my entire head was covered with