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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
CHARGED WITH
'BOOTLEGG|NG' J.
Prominent South Haven Man Arrested
Last Monday. Bound Over
to Circuit Court.

Wakely Elkenburg, prominent real
estate dealer and business man and for
merly treasurer of the city OF South
Haven, was arrested last Monday on a
charge of violation of the local option
law.
The specific charge against him was
that of furnishing pint of whiskey to
one Elisha Burrows. He waived exam
inaton before Justice Phelps and was
bound over to the circuit court for trial
He was released on bonds in the sum of
$500 signed by g. S. Hill and j. e.
Burge.
In commenting on the arrest, the
South Haven Tribune states as follows:
"It is understood that this arrest is
the result of Investigations that have
been under way for several weeks and
that the officers are in possession OF
considerable evidence in support of the
charge. Mr.. Elkenburg refers to the
matter as a "blackmaling affair." and
will give his version Of it in the circuit
court"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
SPORT FOR THE YOUNGSTERS
Miss Marion Pierce Surprised by Com
pany of School Friends. Plenty of
Music and Lots of Fun.

Miss Marion Pierce vas surprised by
about 80 of her school friends last Fri
day evening at her home 10 the west part
of town. The evening was pleasantly
spent with games aud plenty of musical
instruments; nsrp, violin, piano, bells,
drum, ETC., and quite an orchestra was inn
provised from among the young guests,
who furnished entertainment for all pres
ent. Refreshments were served, pop corn,
candy ETC., added to the pleasure of the
occasion until IL o'clock when the young
people were taken for a sleigh ride with
home as the goal. One more good time
for the youngsters to remember.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
Popular Kalamazoo Attorney Who Lectured. Before
the Ladies of the Coterie Robert Burns
and His Poems Last Wednesday,

Last week Wednesday was a red letter
day at the Coterie. II was Scotch
Day" and Mrs <. Maxwell was chair
man of arrangem MS Hou n. II.
Stewart. prominent attorney of Kali-
mazoo, favored the aides with mis- pres
euce, and lectured on Bobby Burns and
his poems Mr.. Stewart is very conver-
SAINT with Scottish literature, especially
with Burns, for while he Is IN love with
Bobby himself, he is more in love with
the things that Burns tries TO teach.
and Mr. Stewart goes to other poets and
philosophers, and storing IN his marvel
Gus memory their choicest bits, he brings
them to you and to me to prove to US
that Bobby Burns IS correct IN his views
The first poem of any length that was
read for US was To the Mountain
Daisy" This was written in 1856 along
at the time Burns was In trouble over
his connection with Jean Armour. Mis-
fortunes were crowding around him
enough to crush an ordinary man, still
when in April of that year be was plow
ing 10 the field and happened to turn
down a mountain daisy, the feelings of
the man we're hurt to think he could
have done so careless a thing, and he
immediately sat down and wrote this
apology, which while it did not serve to
change the feelings Of the flower, did
serve to show us the big heart of the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
LOCAL OPTION
MASS MEETING
Called at Hartford for Friday. March
IL. Forces Organized For
Vigorous Campaign.

The battle is on and the local option
forces are organizing for the fray. Bills
are out announcing huge local option
mass NEE ting at Hartford on Friday,
March IL. Every citizen in Van Buren,
county who believes that the saloon
should be kept from within the borders
of Van Buren, county should be at this
meeting The county is already thor
oughly organized, but there are many
matters to be discussed to insure a vig-
orous campaign in the short time allotted.
Let the meeting be representative one
of the citizenship of the county.
There will be q meeting of the county
local option committee at the same time
and place The meeting will convene at
9 o'clock in the morning. 1t should and
undoubtedly will be one of the largest
mass meetings of the local option forces
ever held in Van Buren, county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
SPLENDID SOCIAL SESSION
AT Masonic Hall Last Tuesday Even
ing. April 5 Next Number.
Ladies' Night.

The social session at the Masonic hall
last Tuesday evening was a pleasant and
profitable affair. A goodly number OF
members were present and the address
of Hon. b. +. Heckert and remarks by
r. w. Broughton, A. Lynn Free, Merle
II. Young, E. ID. Shrine, Wm. Killefer
and others we're enjoyed and appreciated.
musical program and light refresh
ments concluded the program.
The committee having the series OF
social sessions in charge are planning to
give the second number of the series on
the evening of April 5. At this time
not only the Masons, but their wives
and families will be invited. An inter
esting program will be prepared, full
announcement of which will be made
later in the columns of The True North
erner,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
WADE Off FOR WASHINGTON
Popular Ball PLAYER Left Thurday. Ru-
mored That He will be on the
Catching Staff.

Wade Killefer left on Thursday Of
this week for Washington, ID. c., where
he will join his team mates of the Wash
ington team for the spring trimming trip
1t is said that the management of the
Washington team are planning to make
Wade member Of their catching staff.
He has had considerable experience
behind the bat. While a member of the
Paw Paw team, he caught and was on
the receiving end of the battery, while a
student at the Kalamazoo college. He
has the reputation of being the best
catcher that eveTdonned a mask at the
college. Since being in professional
ball, he has caught many exhibition
games and has shown that ne is a first
class player in that position. Without
doubt behind the bat is his natural posi-
ton, and if Washington elects to SO
place him, he will be the premier catcher
in the staff Wade is ia excellent physi-
cal condition and viii probably have the
best season OF his career on the diamond.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04

man. At Dumfries there is erected to
his memory a statue of white marble,
life size, which shows him with his plow
Just about to turn the daisy under
This largeness Of heart is shown in many
other of mis- poems, among them 40 a
Mouse" and "A Winters Night" both
tending to show his love for all of Gods
creatures, even the DUMB brute
Mr.. Ste Wart loves Burns and would
make each Que who listens share that
love. His readings were especially de-
as they were all from memory
Only orce in the course of the afternoon
did he resort to book, and then only
to get the frat line of poem A lawyer
who knows Mr.. Stewart well, in COM
mentlng upon the memory displayed,
said that was nothing, for be could quote
law the same way.
Be that as it may, nearly all of us had
a vastly different idea of Burns and his
character and the outward influences
which helped to make him what he was,
and we realize, too, how his blographers
have gained the impressions they seek
to impart.
Mr.. Stewart is a genial, whole souled
gentleman who has host of warm
friends in Paw Paw Many thanks are
due both to Mr.. Stewart for coming and
to the chairman and committee for ar
ranging so delightful an afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
STAIN REMOVED
FROM WAR RECORD
John Reed, Recorded as
Deserter, Granted
Discharge.
NOW ON The PENSION LIST
Served With Distinction and Honor.
Senator Johnson Pays Him
Glowing Tribute.

Our good friend, John Reed, is un-
doubtedly one OF the happiest men in
Paw Paw today, and it is evident that
he has just CO use for his elation.
John is survivor of the great civil
war, and he has lived all these years
with an undeserve1 stain upon his mill
tary record. He was recorded in the
military records as a deserter and was
so considered by those who were not
fully advised as to the circumstances
surrounding the case. And now, after
all these years, through the efforts of
his local friends aud the patriotic and
sincere endeavors of Senator Johnson of
Alabama, the blot has been erased aud
Mr.. Reed has been granted an honorable
discharge dating from July %, 1860.
Mr.. Reed had an enviable record as a
soldier. He enlisted in Company Il, 9th
New Jersey regiment on August 10, 1861.
de was twice captured anc served many
months 10 confederate prisons, but es-
capped on botn occasions and again joined
his command. lhe latter part of the
year of 1854 be was badly injured aud
was given Through. When the fur
lo9gh expired, the war was over and his
condition was no better. He knew that
his services were 40 longer required by
the government, and fooiishly, as it later
appeared, ne did not again report TO mis-
command and was recorded as de-
serter.
MIR. Reed did not know of this blot
upon his record until 1888, when ne ap-
Piled for a pension.
Bills to correct the record and grant
him an honorable discharge have been
before the 54th, 565h aud Goth Congress.
Not, however, until Senator Johnston
championed his cause were the efforts
of his friends of any avail Senator
Johnston was, by the way, a confederate
soldier and in his speech in support of
tue bill IN Congress the tribute ne pays
to his valiant foe, the union soldier, and
the particular reference to Mr.. Reeds
service to his couutry Is worthy of the
hero that Senator Johnston is. He
states among other things that "Mr.
Reed was not one of those warriors who,
never having faced an armed confederate
during the war, now display their heroic
valor by attacking the confederate flag
and the memory of the gallant dead who
followed it,"
The discharge will now place Mr..
Reed on the eligible pension list, and he
is receiving the congratulations OF his
many friends on being restored to b =
rightful place as an honored member tJ
that valiant remnant of the union army
Continued on page A.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
BOARD Of SU-
PERVSORS MET
Local Option Election Or
dered. Saloon Question
Up to Voters.
CAMPAIGN WILL Be SHORT
No Question as to Outcome. Fight
VIII be Bitter. Columbia Ques-
ton Left Unsettled.

The local option campaign is now on,
and while it will be short it promises to
be sharp and bitter There is 40 ques
ton, however, as TO the outcome The
people of Van Buren county, alter pc
Rod of twenty years of continued pros
perity in the "dry" column will not at
this time vote 20 return 60 the open sa-
loon aud Its attendant evils.
10 pursuance of the provisions of an
order from the supreme court, the board
of supervisors convened on Wednesday
and ordered the election. All the super
visors were present with the exception
of Mr. Crabtree of South Haven, who
missed the morning train. The session
was short as no business outside OF To-
cal option matters was considered. The
writ of mandamus from the supreme
court ordering the board to re-convene
was read 10y the clerk.
Prosecuting Attorney Warner came
before the board and expressed his opln-
ion on the writ of manddmus issued out
of the supreme court in said cause and
gave as his opinion that the board shou d
call the local option election as prayed
for by the petitioners. He also stated
that he was now of the same opinion Ia
regard to the Columbia petition as he
was when he gave the same 20 the board
a. their last session, but that question
had nothing to do with the present ac-
tion of the board.
Supervisor Payne of South Haven
raised question as to the proper ac-
tion of the board in resembling their
action at the January session. Attorney
James r.. Chandler explained tha- that
was not necessary as the order from the
supreme court took care of that ques-
lion.
Supervisor Wiggins presented a reso-
luton to the effect that the prayer of
the petitioners be granted, which was
carried unanimously 10y yea au1 nay
vote. An order calling an election was
then adopted ana the board adjourned.
1t is to be regretted the supreme
court did not pass upon the sufficiency
of the Columbia petition. That ques-
tion is still unsettled Tne point upon
which the supreme court ordered the
board to re convene was that they
had no right to say whether peti.
toner was qualified elect0r or not
The affidavit of the one who circulat tes
the petition Is tinal and conclusive. The
224 names which were rejected by the
board would make the requisite number
of petitioners on which to call the cleo
tion without Columbia. The disputed
point is therefore undecided.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
ENTERTAINED BAN
COR WHIST CLUB
Paw Paw Whist Team Defeated Strong
Club From Bangor Last
Friday Night.

The Bangor whist CLUB was enter
tanned by the Paw Paw whisters at the
Maple City club rooms last Friday even
iDg.
The Bangor team is composed of
strong individual players, but as was
anticipated, Paw Paw carried off the
honors. The visitors, however, are all
gentlemen and true sportsmen They
took the defeat gracefully and promised
10 give Paw Paw a warm reception at
Bangor soon.
Dinner was served to members of both
teams at the Clifton hotel at 10 o'clock
and the evening was one of real enjoy
ment TO all concerned.
Come again, boys. You are always
welcome in Paw Paw.
1t might be said that Bangor went to
South Haven last Monday evening and
defeated the strong team at that city by
a decisive score.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
SPELLING CONTEST.

The White Oak and East Decatur
pupils had another spelling contest
which resulted in tie. Those standing
above 80 were Marguerite Miller 100
Esther Smith 100, Eugene Miller SO
Nora bradshaw 90, Harrison Moon 92
Edna Phelps 100, Harry Phelps SO, Ber
nice Lewis 81, Harvey Lee 90, Tina
Boersma 90, Alice Boersma 92, Morris
McGowan 90, Leo Bertch 90. Those
winning in oral spelling we're Edna
Phelps (grammar), tie between Morris
MCGOWAN and Harry Phelps Ghterme-
diate) and Mary Agin (primary(.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
ANOTHER PLANT
ING OF FISH
Letter From CONGRESSMAN Hamilton
to Mr.. Titus! Liberal Allowance
for Maple Lake.

A short time since l.. II. Titus, made
application to the U s. government for
a supply of fish to plant in Maple lake
ana sent it To Congressman Hamilton to
be endorsed as is required by the rules
of the department having the matter in
charge. This week he received a letter
from the congressman in regard to the
matter as follows:-
Washington, ID. g. Feb. 26, 1910"
"L. II. TITUS,
Paw Paw.
My Dear Titus:-Your letter enclos-
ing application for fish for Maple lake,
received. have taken pleasure not on
ly in adding formal endorsement to the
application, but in asking the Commiss-
loner OF Fisheries to do his best to give
you liberal allowance.
With best wishes, | am,
Yours Truly,
Il. l. HAMILTON"
The indications are that there will be
another large planting of fish in Maple
lake this spring.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
INHUMAN TREATMENT

Wm. j. Brace of Antwerp township
was arrested by Humane officer McCabe
last week on a charge of cruelty to ani-
mails. He plead guilty 10 Judge Kille-
fer's court aud paid foe OF $1,000 and
costs Of 5000. McCabe states that this
was one of the worst cases of inhuman
and cruel treatment of dumb animals
that ever came under his supervision,
and that he is informed that Brace has
not yet proflted by his lesson of last week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
JOE MURPHY WINS AGAIN.

A large crowd of Paw Paw horsemen
and others interested in the racing sport
went to Lawton last Tuesday to witness
the contest between Joe Murphy OF
Lawton and Humming Bird OF Grand
Rapids. The Kalamazoo crowd backed
the Grand Rapids horse to defeat the
Lawton flyer, but the little black beauty
won the race in three straight heats. 1t
is said that no less than 81 900 changed
hands on the race.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
wARNER-THYNNE.

Ernest Thyme and Miss Molly L.
Warner we're quietly married at the
Presbyterian parsonage Tuesday even
ing, March /, Rev. M. Grigsby officiat-
ing. The ceremony was witt essed by
Mrs. Elliot Thyme, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Cole and Mrs. Grigsby. The young
people have many friends who wish them
Godspeed on the matrimonial sea.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
COUNTS FOR US.

A postal card from Carl Mosier dated
at Ann Arbor, March 2, 1910, at 6:30 p.
M. states as follows
"Just came from court. Jury dis
agrees. 10 TO 2 in favor Of acquittal.
Counts for US. Feeling GOOD"
The practice court is depar tment OF
the senior year in the law department
at the u. of M, and Carl had been ap.
poir ted to defend a man charged with
the crime of obtaining goods under false
pretenses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
MR.. DOwNER NOT SO OLD.

The True Northerner in quoting from
Mr.. Downer's remarks at the Boosters
club banquet In our last issue saic that
he was in Paw Paw 50 years ago. We
should have said that he was here in
1859 Mr.. Downer is not so old as we
would make him appear.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE.

A cry of fire on the street Thursday
called the attention OF the people to a
man who was fighting fire for his life
and dancing JIG step at the same time
When the flames were extinguised his
clothing was thoroughly ventilated. We
understand the loss was fully insured
1t was the sequel OF Truthful Rogers
and his pipe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
FRANK HAYWARD BETTER.

Frank Hayward, who has been con-
fined to the bed with rheumatism for
the past six weeks at the home of Delos
Tweed is on the road to recovery. George
Weston, who has been nursing him,
stated on Wednesday that Frank was
much better and that his services as
nurse were no longer needed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
TOO MUCH KALAMAZOO BOOZE

Henry Bardo and Frank Alfred. two
members of the "Wandering Willie club" "
strcled over from Kalamazoo county
last Tuesday, each struggling under a
heavier load than he could carry. Officer
McCabe took them 10 tow and through
the kindness of Justice Killefer they
are now the guests of Sheriff Chappell
for period of 20 days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
MOVEMENT POSTPONED.

Rev. E. l.. Buchanan OF Lafayette,
Ind, was iI Paw Paw the first of the
week, the guest Of Rev. g.. G.. Stansell.
Mr.. Buchanan has in charge the stimuli
taneous evangelistic movement, which
we understand has been postponed until
after the local option campaign.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
DRIVEN FROM HOME.

The rain on Saturday raised the wa
ter 10 front of the postoffice block aud
flooded the "Chamber of Horrors" pre-
sided over by his honor, Justice KiIle-
fer, making it case OF wear rubber boots
or keep out.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-03-04
VIOLATED FISH LAWS.

Samuel Conners of Lawrence plead
guilty before Justice Killefer last Friday
to the crime of spearing black bass in
Shaefer's lake. % account of lack OF
friends with which to pay a fine and
costs Of 1920, he is serving Jail SEN
tence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-25
MILTON BoRo.

School commences September with
Miss Philips as teacher-The cheese fac
tory closed Sunday, and the milk goes
to the Franklin county creamery.--W F.,
Blake attended the funera! OF Ransom
Manley in Colchester Thursday --Alonzo
Graves is building a residence at his farm
near Eagle mountain.-Mss Blanche
Peck returned to her home in Morrisville
Tuesday.-E. NJ. Blake was called to
ST. Adams August 10 to act as bearer at
the funeral Of Mrs. Marshall Alesider.-
Mrs Maud Hogaboom vas In Franklin
the last Of the week to attend the funeral
Of Miss Jessie Morgan.--Mr. and Mrs. J..
e. Flynn and son went TO picnic at
Milton Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs. o. A.
Stanley returned Sunday night from a
trip to Burlington and Wiliston.-Among
the guests at Fay's retreat last week
were Mr. and Mrs, T.. H. Fay of Clare
mont, n. H., Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Glea-
son of Westford. Mrs, Stella Ayers and
two children of Frederick, \. D., Mrs.
Reynolds and Amelia Keeler of Essex.--
Frank Goodwin is carrying milk to Mil
ton for the Franklin county creamery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-25
HUNTINGTON.

The Try club held a very pleasant So
cial at the hall Friday evening.--G. NJ
Norton, Earl Morrill, and T. w. John
son returned from Boston Friday night
In Mr.. Nortons new automobile. There
are seven cars in town at present.-Nrs.
c. J.. Wyman and daughter, Mildred,
returned 70 Nergennes Saturday after q
three weeks visit with friends--Nr. and
Mrs. Edward Fuller will visit friends in
burlington and Brandon the coming two
weeks. Substitute Gerald Bagley will act
AS mail carrier.-Mrs. b. F. OBren
entertained the Kings Daughters Wednes-
day.--Miss Daisy Kenyon has been en-
tertaining Mrs. Magutcheon Of North
field and Miss Chambers OF Burlington
the past few daXs.-Mrs. Helen Crane
and Mrs o. II. Morrill, went to Burling-
ton Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Morrill-Mrs. Granger and son and
daughter Of Milton visited Mrs. P. A.
Gorton the last Of the week.-Mr. and
Mrs. T. W. Johnson are entertaining
Walter Hutchinson OF Pennsylvania
Fred Davis OF Huntington and Phoebe
Downing. daughter Of Mrs. Sylvia Down
Ing Of Starksboro, were married by JUS
tice Bert f. Morrill, Sunday evening.
After short wedding trip they will be
at home 10 their friends at Huntington
center
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-25

Knight of Rutland is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Rushev.-Mr and Mrs
Jay Clarke and Miss May Tracey of Ad-
olson passed Thursday with Mr. and Mrs.
F. +. Lyman.-Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Brothers of Burlington were the guests
of Mir and Mrs. Robert Montgomery
August 17.-Miss Anna Patrick visited
in Bristol during last week.-mrs.. AL
mena Tague of Thompsonvlle Center Is
visiting here.--Grant Barker OF Burling-
ton was In town last week.-State's At
torncy H. Il. Shaw of burlington was in
town Saturday.
Mrs. Webster of Boston IS a guest of
Mrs. T.. Il. Dow.-Mrs G. W. Gage of
Thomsonville, Conn, is visiting her IA
Their, William Sanctuary Mrs. Daniel
Weller of Mortified is visiting her IA
Their. o. A, Baldwn.-James Cogans OF
Springfield, Mass, is guest of his ia
Their. Owen Cogans.-Miss Anna Bisson-
cit of Bristol has been visiting her par
cnts here.-Mrs. A. l.. Walker and
daughter, Hllda, of Burlington are visit
ing at J. H. Allen s.-Mrs. W. r. Ryder
and daughter, Ruth, are at Spring Grove
campmeeting The Rev. W. r. Ryder
and Mr.. Miller Will go to Spring Grove
this week-Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Wilcox
of Essex visited here last weck-Alartin
Hill of Charlotte and Percy Byinston OF
New York city visited T.. II. Read Sun
day.-The Rev. l.. +. Greenleaf will occu-
by the pulpit at the Baptist Church next
Sunday.--Thcre was a Baptist sociable
al Obed Coughs in st. George Tuesday
evening, August g.
Mrs. Genia Partridge and Mrs. Guy
Carpenter and daughter, Frances, left
here Wednesday for their homes in
Rochester and Buffalo, ~ Y. after
visiting Mrs. Sophia Degree for a
week-Miss Florence Edmunds Of
Bristol visited at John Somers's We'd
nesday.-Mrs Hiram Walker Of Bur
lington visited ut j. II. Aliens the first
of the week.--Cassius Ray OF ottawa
was guest OF his sister. Mrs. Guy
Boynton, Tuesday ana Wedne sday.---
Miss Addie Ray has returned from m
extended visit in Burlington and St.