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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
PLANTED THAT
GIANT ELM TREE
Here and of Setting the Elm in the
Rear of The True Northerner.

The editor did not know, when speak
ing of the giant elm" in last weeks
issue of The True Northerper, that the
tree was set many years ago our good
friend Uncle John Cook, but such is the
case The story struck reminiscent
chord in Uncle John, and he has written
The True Northerner as follows:
Some time ago | was very kindly in-
vited by the editor of The True North
erner TO give its readers some of the
incidents of my early days as a resident
in the village of Paw Paw, and the men,
ton of the giant elm last week gives
an opportunity for one of them.
| arrived IN Paw Paw April 27, 1851,
direct from England; had II sovereigns
and good watch in my pockets; was
we'll dressed, unmarried, was % years
old, and chock full of days work. My
first employer was the late John r.
Baker, at that time the busiest lawyer in
the county. He had short time pre-
vious been married and was getting
ready to go to keeping house in a neat
one-story house standing on the corner
where now stands The True Northerner
Office. My services consisted in assist
ing in cleaning the entire premises, in
side and outside; janitored Mr.. Bakers
Office, and like first-class English serv-
ant, blacked, TO perfect shine, his boots
every morning, and also made a good
garden, and planted the what is now the
valuable giant elm" 1t was then in
size trifle larger than an ordinary
bean pole.
And now the question arises, wkich~
has been the most thrifty, the tree or
the sturdy young emigrant that dug the
hole and planted the treeY
On the part of the tree, the increase is
all in sight at the same time. On the
other side the increase is scattered, but
there are three sons and four sons-in-
law, IL grandsons. OF those who have
come to mans estate, all are stalwart,
l85 10. men, able to LEARN and labor
truly to get their own living and to do
their duty in the state of life unto what
it shall please God to call them.'
Three daughters and three daughters
In-law, and every one Of them mistress
of well-kept, well-provided for homes, and
every one meets the description of the
good woman described by King Solo,
mon; "She looketh we'll to the ways of
her household and eateth not the bread
of idleness."
Thirteen nd-daughters that are
good average to the rest of the family.
One great granddaughter whom have
never seen-she resides with her parents
in the CITY of Rome. n. Y
Now, Mr.. Editor, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Reader, which has been the most thrifty
and useful, the tree or the man that
planted itY
JOHN Cook, Decatur.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
GOOD GAME At SOUTH HAVEN.
Locals Lost TO South Haven Last Sat-
urday in Ten Innings Game. Score
was 8 to 7.

The Paw Paw high school base ball
team journeyed to South Haven last
and crossed bats with the
South Haven boys. According to all re.
ports, it was one OF the best games of the
season, although Paw Paw went down to
defeat 1t took 10 innings to decide it,
however, and the fnal score was 8 to I.
Lynn Downing was lin the box for the
locals and, barring one or two innings,
pitched star game. The South Haven
boys were unable to make many hits
from his delivery, but were fortunate in
hitting when hits counted. In the 10th
inning a triple and single put the
winning run across the rubber. Ryall of
South Haven was the umpire, and the
game passed off without any dissatisfac-
tion or wranglIng upon either side. 1t is
hoped that the South Haven team will
be seen or the local field before the sea-
son closes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
STRENUOUS DAYS
At THE j. Of N.
Sophomores Closed Last Friday
With "Cap Night"

The following contribution from one
of our student friends at the U. of M.
will be of special interest to those who
know something of university life.
ANN ARBoR, MICH., May 2l, 1910.
Al interesting contest was held at
Ann Arbor last week between the fresh.
men and the sophomores, which con-
sisted of a tug of-war, an obstacle race
and a push ball contest.
The tug of-war was held on the banks
of the Huron river, sophomores on one
side and freshmen on the other. The
go heaviest men OF each class pulled
from opposite banks. 1t took the fresh
men about ID minutes to pull the 60
sophomores into the river A light
time in which the sophomores were
victorious
Three relay races in which each con-
testant had to carry a large banner,
climb seven-foot fence, and dive
through barrel, were all won by the
sophomores.
La the push ball contest, all members
OF the two classes line up on opposite
sides of the field, in the center of which
is a leather, air Inflated ball, seven feet
in diameter. The contest is in try ing
to push the ball over the opponents goal
line. The freshman easily won this,
since they outnumber the sophomores
three to one.
Friday night was the end OF all hostil
tiles between the freshmen and sopho
mores. The celebration of this event is
known as cap night"
In the center of Sleepy Hollow, which
is natural amphitheater, large fire is
built of old boxes. As soon as it is burn-
ing enough to light up the grounds, the
respective classes come marching into
the hollow and circle around the fire
First come the seniors, with a slow, dig
nified step, following them are the
juniors, who seem rather indifferent, as
the event is not particularly in their
honor; then come the sophomores with
numerous jokes and much laughter, and
finally the freshmen come running in
with shouts and general hilarity. They
all seat themselves well back from the
fire, which has become rather hot. After
a few songs and yells have been given,
a number of speakers from the faculty,
alumni and undergraduate in turn
mount dry goods box, and welcome the
freshmen and advise the others. Follow
ing this the freshmen start snake
dance around the fire, at the same time
throwing their freshmen caps into the
blaze, thus signifying the "finis" of their
initiation into the U. Of M.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
IMPROVEMENT CO.
TO BOOST PAW PAW
Lands Adjoining Maple
Lake Plated. Chance
for Summer Home.
ON FINE BODY OF WATER
Company Doing Extensive Advertising.
Prospects Good for Summer Re-
sort Business. Many Inquiries.

1t was little dreamed at the time the
citizens of Paw Paw were considering
overhowing the beautiful flats at the
foot of the village and the meadows sur
rouGding for the purpose of having
power whereby they could operate their
lighting and water system that the re-
suit would be the beautiful lake that we
all so much enjoy. 1t was little thought
at that time what an improvement it
would be to the village, and still less
was it dreamed what an attraction ii
would be to people for miles around.
The many words of praise and favorable
comment on the lake and its possibilities
by visitors from afar and a desire ex-
pressed on the part of many TO have a
country home here has had its effect.
The Maple Lake Improvement Com
pany was formed with view of getting
the choice locations on Maple lake IN
shape so that they might be sold ir lots
to persons desiring a summer home here.
The company DOW has four subdi-
visions plated into roomy lots and have
dedicated to the public, streets so that
the whole is readily accessible. Under
the management of w. j. Thomas, work
men have been on the scene since early
spring removing vineyards and obstruc-
tions and Surveyor Goss with his assist
ants has been at hand stalking lots and
roads. The change in appearance of all
these grounds shows the great amount
OF work necessary to get property IN
shape to appeal to the public. Some of
the subdivisions were not heavily wood
ed, and SO that we might have trees sur
rounding Maple lake the Maple Lake I'm
provement company have planted up
wards of 1900 trees this spring and they
add much to the beauty of the streets
as laid out in the different subdivisions.
The names that are bound to become
familiar when Paw Paw has become a
full fedged summer resort are: "Wayside,
which is located to the west OF the dam
near the log cabin; "Shoreacres, which is
on the west side of the lake and nearer
the village; "Oakwood,' which is east Of
the dam and across Lake Shore Drive,
and "Fairview," which is what was
formerly the Ferguson vineyard. Many
novel names are given to the streets and
most of Us would like to live on Easy
Street"
Although the plats are just ready and
the company but last week started the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
DOCUMENTS OF OLOEN TIMES
Good State of Preservation and
Legible. One from u. s.

Speaking of old documents, those
brought to The Tue Northerner office
the first of the week have all former ex-
hbits beaten by several years The
old papers are all deeds of ancient
appearance, but still egible aud in a
good state of preservation.
One is a deed from Joseph Coe of Mid
dleton, Connecticut to Elisha Granger
of Sandisfield, Massachusetts,. 1t is
dated June B, 1920, and conveys certain
lands in the state of New York. Another
is a deed from David Granger and wife
to David Granger and Austin Granger
and conveys lands in New York state.
The third is deed from the United
States to jonathan n. Hinckley of Mon
roe county, N. Y. 1t was executed at
the register of the lands Office at Bron-
son, Mich, now Kalamazoo, on Septe M
ber 10, 1888, aud conveyed lands in what
is now Kalamazoo county. Martin Van
Buren, was president of the United States
at that time, but the deed was signed
by the recorder of the general land Of
fee. The Changers referred to in the
deeds are ancestors of Mrs. Daniel
Spicer OF Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
PLANS FOR fine BANQUET.
Ladies of Baptist Church will Cater for
Alumni Banquet. Are Famous for
Excellence of Their Menus.

The Alumni association is this year
planning the best banquet in the history
of the association. The ladies of the
Baptist church will give 1t, and they will
spare no efforts to make it a success.
Everyone is we'll acquainted with the
high class menus these ladies furnish.
They have served regular banquets for
20 cents-what will it be for 90 cents?
The committee appointed some time ago
for the program have it nearly arranged, 1,
and we can be assured OF some treats in
the literary and musical lines. Every
member should work for this event on
June 10th.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
JUDGE PAROLED 1
SOUTH HAVEN MAN
Must Take Keeley Cure and Abstain
From Use of Liquor. Other
Court News.

Circuit court for Van Buren, county
convened last Monday. The calendar
was arranged for the term, miscelane-
Gus motions heard aud chancery mat
ters disposed of. The jury comes next
Monday
The case of the People VS.. Forty l..
Brott on a charge Of abandonment was
dismissed on motion of the prosecuting
attorney. A plea of not guilty was enz
tered in the case of The People VS.. Will
bur &. Hathaway, charged with aban-
donment. This case will probably be
tried next week.
Wakely Elkenburg of South Haven,
charged with the crime monty
known as "bootlegging" changed his for
mer plea of not guilty to that of guilty.
The sentence of the court was that he
pay the costs of his prosecution and
that he be confined in the Detroit house
of correction for the period of 80 days,
but he was admitted 10 parole 90 condi-
tion that he take the Keeley cure and
refrain from the use of liquor for
period of one year. He is 10 report to
the court on the first day OF each term
in the meantime.
In case of The People vs.. Frank
Chatfee charged with being drunk and
disorderly, Sc entence was suspended un-
til the October term of court. Chaffee
was released on his own recognizance
in the sum of $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
FITTING CLOSE TO
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Last Meeting of Fellowship Club at
Home of Rev. +. III. Harvey.
Club in Flourishing Condition.

The Fellowship club closed the third
year of its existence at the beautiful
home of Rev. f.. II Harvey on Wednes-
day evening OF this week. The reports
OF the various ,nmi,tees showed the
club to be IN a flourlshing condition,
both as to membership and finance.
The business part of the meeting be-
ing closed, the company, which num-
oered oyer 90, adjourned to the lawn to
view the comet which blazed in the
west, the tail sho wing about 30 degrees
In length. On returning TO the house
Rev. Mr.. Harvey announced in his hu-
morous manner that it would be Preach
ers' night. The Reverend Messrs. Dick
inson, Bristol and Williams OF Kalama.
200 were present as guests, and respond.
ed. The president of the Plymouth club
OF that city was also present. Rev. NJ
Grigsby told of the birth and growth of
the club, also Of the charitable work and
other good things it had accomplished
Rev. q e. Stansel, Judge L. Burget
Des Voignes, and Hon. Guy Wicksall of
South Haven, all helped out on the gilt
tering array of talent that entertained
After refreshments and a social half
hour, the club climbed into the automo-
biles and fought to be mobiles" (one of
the latter carried II of the best feelers
10 the bunch and journeyed home, vot-
ing this fitting wind up of a successful
year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
MINISTER'S WERE
HERE IN FORCE
Splendid Sessions of Ministerial Asso-
citation. Many Strong Addresses
Made During Meeting.

The Spring Rally of the Van Buren,
County Ministerial Association that
convened in the Methodist Episcopal
church of Paw Paw Monday and Tues
day was strong throughout. Fewer
ministers than usual were present but
the association has never presented so
strong program. The general theme
was timely and practical. The reports of
he standing con ni5sl)ns showed re-
search into the conditions Of county at.
fairs aud ability in presenting the facts
so germane to the life, liberty and hap
mess" of the average rural church.
The session of Monday afternoon was
in every sense preparatory. The Rev.
Roseel conducted the devotional ser
vices and the association president con-
Quoted an open conference
Monday evening the Reverend DR..
Walker conducted the devotional SER
vices and the mixed quartet of the
Presbyterian church furnished the mu-
sic. DR.. Clancy OF India gave his great
address on Men and Missions" Moth
ing more valuable has come to Paw
Paw in months than this burning mes
sage. The attendance was splendid.
Tuesday morning session was marked
by the Presidents address, the report Of
relates itself to the rural church, by the
Rev. Grigsbv, the report OF the commits
sion on Sunday schools presented by
Mr. Ralph Jennings in the absence of
the chairman, the Reverend Findely,
and the report Of the commission on ed
ucation by the Rev. DIR. Walker. In
his address, the president defined the
rural church, as does the census bu-
reau, as that church in towns of less
than 5000 inhabitants and all country
places. He presented the strictly coun-
try problem and advantage, and the
town problem and advantage confronted
by the average church of the county.
The temperance and education reports
were so very practical and strong that
they will be presented to the county
papers later.
After dinner the delegates were
treated to a boat ride on Maple lake.
The Reverend Ovens opened the after
noon session with his able report on
corrections and charities, which will
appear in the papers later. Mr. Rowe
of the state Y. NJ. g. A. addressed the
association on methods of dealing with
boys 10 rural communities. Mr.. Rowe
is we'll qualified to speak on this sub
Ject, and was sound and practical
throughout. He was greeted with many
questions, but bad no difficulty in CIV
ing experience as answers.
President Snyder of NJ. A. G. was at
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
DECATUR MAN IS PROMOTED
George B. Rogers, Becomes Receiving
Teller in First National Bank. Will
be Missed in Van Buren, Co.

George b. Rogers, for the past five
years cashier of the Citizens State bank
OF Decatur, has resigned his position to
become receiving teller of the Kalamazoo
National bank. Mr.. Rogers has been a
resident of Decatur for the past Ia years,
and prominently associated with the
civic advancement of the village. He
was also active in political and social
circles. The True Northerner joins the
many friends OF Mr.. Rogers throughout
the county in congratulations on his
advancement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
Continued on page 4
MADE TRIP IN AUTOMOBILE
Gard from Claire Gibson, Tells of Trip
Over the "HilIs" TO New Home in
West. Roads Bad.

Claire Gibson had rather novel trip
to his new home in South Dakota. The
following card written from Dubuque,
Iowa.. under date of May Is, will give
some idea of the trip.
Got here tonight with Howard Cooper
and his father, with Howard's Auburn
40. They picked me up at Rockford, Ills
and we leave here in the morning for
Fort Dodge, Iowa, via. Waterloo. We
ran over some Of the worst roads and
loftiest hills | ever had the pleasure of
seeing, but Howard and the Auburn
make a strong team, and we didn't have
to be "helped over anywhere. Some
of the views from the tops of the hills
were grand Send the Northerner to
Geddes, now
Sincerely,
CLAIRE GIBSON"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
MANY STARS FOR
THE CHAUTAUQUA
Contract Signed with Mid
land Chautauqua Cir
cult for 9 Days.
AUGUST 10Th IS THE DATE
Nine Days of Splendid Enter
tainment this Year.

Get ready for the biggest and best
Chautauqua ever held in Michigan. The
large crowds that attended the Chautau-
praise of the success of the movement,
and the 1910 Chautauqua promises to be
even better than last year.
S. M. Holiday, president of the Mid
land Chautauqua circuit, was in Paw
Paw last Tuesday. A special meeting
of the Boosters club was called and the
matter discussed committee was ap.
pointed to confer with Mr.. Holiday and
sign contract for the season if they
thought it advisable \ program was
selected, the dates arranged, 500 tickets
pledged by the business men of Paw
Paw and the contract signed.
The committee thought it advisable
to arrange a later date than last year
and the date selected is from August 20
to % inclusive. This gives nine days in
stead of eight as was held last year. The
tickets will soon be in the hands of all
the business men and will be on sale at
$500 each for the l8 entertainments /;
tickets for children from to l3 years of
age will be 81 90.
The program as selected is an excel
lent one. Every number will be good of
its class w. j. Bryan will be the star
attraction and will without doubt draw
the largest crowd that Paw Paw ever
saw. OF course it is not known at this
time what day be will be here, but dates
will be announced later
Henry Shaefer is president of the 10
cal Chautauqua association and will
again be local manager. His manage
ment of the Chautauqua affairs last ear
gave universal satisfaction both to Mr..
Holiday and to the citizens of Paw Paw.
No better selection could be made for
the place
Following is the talent that will ap-
pear on the platform in Paw Paw dur
ing the Ch4utauqua Something OF the
details Of each entertainment will be an
nounced in a later issue: Dr. E A.
Steiner, DR.. j Everest Catheli, Mrs.
Florence Il May brick, Hon. Walter Nj.
Chandler, l. h. Follansbee, Everett
Kemp, j Mahomed Ali, Col w. j.
Bryan, Dr. Thomas McCiory, Hon. }. p.
Doliver, Prof. Henry A. Adrian. DR..
Thomas h. Green, Denton G. Crowl,
Girls band, DeKoven Male Quartet,
Midland Jubilee Singers, Thatcher's
Royal Hungarian Orchestra, Rich and
Pianist, Miss Rose Newsbaum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
WILL PLAY At Blu HANAN
Cummings and Billiards. Martial Band
will 90 to the Above City for Dec
Grafton Day.

Cummings and Billiards. martial band
play at Buchanan this coming Decora-
ton day. "A. w. Cummings and j. +.
Bullard of this city and VIM. III. Bullard
of Niles are the members.
"Dell" and "Billie" joined Co. &C.
10th n. Y. Volunteers, as ifer and drum.
mer, at Paw Paw, enlisting May /, 1861
and Jimmie" as a member Of Co. &C, "
4th Mich. Cavalry, was one of the first
to interview jeff. Davis early on the
morning of May TO- 1865, at Irwinsville,
Ga, who, with his family and military
escort, were fleeing from the defunct
confederacy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
RAILROAD TALK AT
BOOSTERS MEET
President and Engineer of Electric
Railroad Co. Present. Ask for
Bond Subscriptions.

There was considerable railroad talk at
the special meeting of the Boosters club
last Tuesday. President G. G.. Davis
and Chief Engineer Downer Of the Chi
cago, Michigan & Indiana Electric Rail-
way company were present, and talked
railroad to the club. Mr. Davis ex-
planned that the financial people who are
backing the company were ready to start
the work aud push it to completion as
soon as all the right of way had been
secured, and a sufficient amount of bonds
had been subscribed for by the people
along the line.
Some property owners are giving the
company some trouble ia securing right
of way by asking exorbitant prices for
the land.
Mr.. Davis further explained to the
club that the company were asking for
no donations or bonuses. The bonds
for which they are asking the people to
subscribe are interest bearing bonds,
secured by the road Bonds to be paid
for and delivered when the road is com
pe.ed to the place where the oonds are
taken.
This is different proposition than
other companies have presented. No
money is to be paid until the road is
actually built. There was considerable
discussion about the bonds, and many
questions asked Mr. Davis. The presi-
dent appointed G w. Longwell and VIM.
Killefer a committee to confer with Mr..
N, A. a L,, ,,,f ha
way of bond subscriptions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
Continued on page 3.
NEW DAUGHTER WAS CAUSE.

Attorney r. NJ. Chase came down town
last Tuesday looking as proud as a school
boy with brand new pair OF red top
boots. He was stepping high and rather
briskly for him, and had one of those
broad expansive smiles that once seen
will never be forgotten. Little Phyllis
Lillian, the eight-pound daughter that
came that morning to gladden. the hearts
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chase was the cause OF
tall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
IMPROVEMENTS AT DEPOT.

The K l.. S. & Q Railway Go. have
made a much needed improvement in
the local depot. The east partition has
been taken out and the office moved
over to the east end of the building,
making the waiting room about double
ITS former capacity. The change will
be appreciated by the travelling public.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
NO USE FOR THE "BIKE."

Will Welch now rides in brand new
Overland Roadster automobile. 1t is red
in color, fine locker aud entirely In
keeping with Wills ideas of rapid tran
SIT. The old "bike" now adorns peg in
the woodshed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
STILL VERY I'LL.

II. F. Ford of the Clifton house is still
confined to his bed. Mr.. Ford has been
i'll long time lie is better from time
to time and able to get down stairs, but
fas now been confined to his room for
several weeks. His many friends are
hoping that he may soon be better and
able to he out agsin. Miss Eliza Lofts
is assisting in caring for the sick.
man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-27
BUSY AT MENDON.

II. j. Dunbar was home Saturday night
from his work at Mendou, Mich, and
returned Monday morning. He will be
busy there for month yet finishing up
his contracts.