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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14

The Missouri Pacific have through
package car service which delivers
merchandise from New York in But
Ter on the fifth morning out, fourth
morning delivery from Cincinnati
and Cleveland, third morning from
Indianapolis and Chicago, second
morning from St. Louis. Will be
glad to furnish you routing orders
which will insure quick time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14
'TUMOR OF
YEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
mans Vegetable G Compound

Holly Springs. Miss. = words are
inadequate for me to express what
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14

Good Painters use Mound City
Co.'s Horse Shoe" Brand House
Paint exclusively. w. H. Hupp &
Son. 5l-52t.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14
Missouri Pacific Time Table
BUTLER STATION.
Following is corrected time of trains:

Freight trains do not carry passengers.
All freight for forwarding must be at depot
not later than eleven O'Clock q m or be held
for following DAYS forwarding. Freight for
Interstate Division must be delivered before
ave O'Clock p. m, No freight billed for this
train In morning. K. Z. vANDKRvooRT,
Agent.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14

"Sleeth" the Insurance Man. 1877
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-07-14
SeWall's Pure Liquid Paint

Will cover 300 square feet the gallon been
tested for thirty and has always good will protect
your house from the damaging effect of the hot and
heavy rains Good paint good nvesmentt has proven
by customers you want to sell your farm paint your build
ngs you want keep farm paint your buildings and will
would otherwise be compelled invest
buildings Be sure and us before you repair build paint
lOqdn-M Moore Lumber Co.
BUTLER, MISSOURI
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
IN HONOR OF MISS STREATOR
Social Event at Home of Mrs. w. l..
Miller. Lady Teachers of Schools
Were Present.

Mrs. W. L. Miller and Miss Jessie
D0nning were hostesses at an afternoon
party given 10 honor of Miss Bessie
Streator on Saturday of last week, from
3 until o'clock.
Miss Streator has been one of the in.
structors in the high school for the past
two years and this was a social gather
lug of young ladies, including number
of teachers, who will not meet many
more times in this way as Miss Streator
will not be with US next year.
The house was prettily decorated for
the occasion, carnations being used
throughout A miscellaneous shower
was given the guest of honor. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake we're served.
The afternoon will be one of the
pleasant reminders of the closing of the
school associations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
VAN BUREN COUNTY TO BE
REPRESENTED AT THE BIG
LAND SHOW IN CHICAGO

A meeting of much importance to Van
Buren, county was held at Hartford last
Tuesday. The meeting was for farmers,
real estate men, fruit growers, dairymen,
etc, and was to determine what action
should be taken, if any, to have Van Bu-
rem county properly represented at the
big land show which will be held in Chi
cago next November.
The meeting was fairly well repre-
sented, delegates being present from Paw
Paw, South Haven, Bangor and Hart
ford. The proposition was thoroughly
discussed and those present were very
enthusiastic over the matter. 1t is quite
an undertaking for a single county to
make a creditable showing at q show
such as will be held in Chicago and it
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
PAW PAW CITIZEN
Is STILL WAITING
Edison Woodman Had Mix-up With
"Joy Rider" Who Left Gard, and
Promised to Paw.

1t is said "that all things come to him
who waits" That may or may not be
true, but in any event, one of the citl-
zens of Paw Paw township is still wait
ing.
About two weeks ago, our Cownsman,
Edison Woodman had collision with
an automobile that was "burning" up
the road to Chicago. Woodman was
riding in his buggy, and his hired man
was driving team attached to load
of hay, when one of those "joy riders"
whose chauffeur and himself we're thor
oughly saturated with Kalamazoo
"speed maker" attempted TO pass at top
speed. Our corpuent friend was
thrown from his buggy, and there was a
general mix-up of hay, horses, wagon,
buggy and Woodman. On recovering
his equilibrium, Mr. Woodman's usually
angelic disposition was slightly aroused,
and limping into an adjacent house, he
telephoned to Decatur for officers there
to stop the "mobe" and arrest the oc-
cupants. lie then toggled up his rig
aud started after the fends, expecting
to find them rounded up at Decatur.
He overlook the outfit, however, before
he had gore two miles. A tire had
come off, and they had stopped for re-
pairs Mr. Woodman proceeded quietly
but rapidly to denounce the outfit, and
it is said that the language used had a
worse effect on the surrounding vegeta-
tion than the late frosts.
After the lurid language had reduced
his subjects to pitiful state of subiu-
CATION, ne said $1,000 or arrest" The
mobillst tried to concliate the enraged
farmer by offering him "pull" out of a
pint, but it was 90 90. The 10y rider
showed his pocket book, with only
money enough to buy gasoline to Chi
cago, left his card, and promised tc
send the ten as soon as be reached
home.
Edison is still waiting but his "dander'
is up, and be says he will get him if he
has TO go into the courts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
NOTED SPEAKERS
ARE COMING HERE
Ministerial Association Meeting Will
be Event of Unusual Interest to
People of Paw Paw.

The Van Buren, County Preachers
meeting, to be held at the M. r.. church
Of Paw Paw, Monday and Tuesday Of
next week, will be of unusual interest
to the people of Paw Paw. DR.. q. Gil
bert Stansell president of the associa
ton, has spared no pains to make it a
great event, and cordial invitation is
extended to the public to attend every
meeting and participate in the dicussion
of the general topic, 1.-The Rural Church" /"
Amopg the noted speakers will be DR..
Clancy of India. DR.. Fox of Niles, Secre-
tary Rowe OF the Rural Y. M. G. A. of
Michigan, and President Snyder of the
Michigan Agricultural college. The ses.
sions will be held Monday evening, Tues
day all day and evening.
Some OF the features OF the entertain
ment will be boat ride on Maple lake,
and banquet for the preachers at the
Clifton house, Tuesday noon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
BOX OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS.
Miss Beatrice Bale the Recipient. Gift
of Friends at West Park, o., who
Were Residents of Paw Paw.

Miss Beatrice Bale is the recipient of
box OF beautiful flowers from the
Woodside farms and greenhouses at
Cleveland, Ohio. The collection con-
tanned % varieties of tulips and ID of
lilacs, and came as gift from Mrs. Ell
mer Empson and Mrs. Il. r. Walton,
both former residents of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Empson recently moved
from the F.. II. HinckIey farm at Eagle
lake, and Mrs. Walton from the same
neighborhood about year ago. The
Empson's are making their home with
Mrs. Walton on this farm where Mr..
Empson is head dairyman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
CHARLES WALL
BADLY INJURED
Horses Ran Away and Wheel of Wagon
Passed Over His Head. Uncon-
sCious When Picked Up.

Charles Wall met with a serious acci.
dent last Wednesday which came near
costing him his life As it is he is badly
bruised and cut ab 1ut the head and face.
Mr.. Wall was employed in hauling
gravel for the corporation. He had just
finished unloading, and had stepped out
on the tongue OF the wagon TO secure
the relns, when the team became fright
eued at passing automobile and started
! to runaway. Charley was thrown from
the tongue, and one of the wheels of the
heavy wagon passed over his head, in
flcting several severe scalp wounds and
contusons of the skull.
He was picked up in an unconscious
condition and carried to DIR. MaxWelPs
office, where his wounds we're dressed.
While the injuries are of serious
nature, it is thought that he will soon
recover from the same, unless there may
be some internal injuries which could
not be discovered at the time OF the
accident.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
BOOSTERS HELD
REGULAR MEETING
Attendance Small. but Enthusiastic.
Norwood Donates Public
Drinking Fountain.

The Boosters club held its regular
meeting last Tuesday Owing to the in
clemency of the weather the attendance
was rather light, but those who were
present made up in enthusiasm what
the attendance lacked in numbers Many
suggestions were made that will be Of
practical benefit to Paw Paw, and which
we believe will bear fruit later. IL. G..
Waters had the meeting in charge and
handled the program in a creditable
manner.
Through the generosity of g. A. Nor
wood, member of the club, Paw Paw
will probably have a public drinks
fountain. He has offered to give the
fountain to the village il the council will
have the same installed Mr.. Norwood's
proposition, which was read to the club,
was received with cheers, and he is to
be commended for his enterprise.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 81, at the usual hour and
place. The program will be in charge
OF John Mutchler. After the next meet
ing the club will meet monthly during
the summer months Instead of bi-weekly
as heretofore. 1t is to be hoped that
there will be good attendance at the
next meeting as there are matters OF i'm
portance that need the attention OF the
entire membership and are OF vital in
terest to Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
NOTABLE EVENT IN
COUNCIL MASONRY
Lawrence Companions are Royal Er-
tertainers. Event Will Long be
Remembered by All Present.

A bunch of Paw Paws f. ard S. Coun-
Gil Masons autoed over to Lawrence last
Thursday evening to receive the degrees
OF the Council. 1t was night long to
be remembered, both by the candidates
and those who are already members of
that worthy and ancient institution
Several Lawrence masous of high social
position helped make up a class of eight
candidates, and also helped keep up the
reputation of the town as hypothecators
of other peoples belongings, namely
Base ball cups popcorn wagons, etc, by
stealing the mouse colored burro, "Eve.
lyn," from her luxurious stable and ex-
ling her to the river bottom.
The keen eyed brothers who had her
in charge, however, located her Royal
Highness late in the evening and re-
turned her to her rightful position. She
performed her part splendidly, and did
much to ad to the pleasure of the oc-
casion, and make it pleasant for her alb
ductors.
The degrees were conferred with due
solemnIty, and as a prelude to an elegant
banquet, "semi pro- glove contest was
pulled off between two of Paw Paws
heavy weight brothers. The contestants
demonstrated their ability to lead and
counter, swing and block, upper cut and
side step with any OF their class in South
ern Michigan.
The urbane Six and the "foxy" Bene.
dict came in for their share of the
! honors, both as seconds to the "go" and
as walters at the banquet that followed
which was substantial and varied by
visits from Evelyn"
The Paw Paw contingent, as they
smoked and motored their way home al
late hour, were loud in their praise oil
their Lawrence companions. They are
the "Salt of the Earth" Everything
/ points 10 more.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
ELM TREE WORTHY OF MENTION
Giant Elm in Paw Paw, Over Ten Feet
in circumference, with Spread of
Over rs Feet. Fine Specimen.

While boasting OF our miles of NAPLES
that line the streets of Paw Paw, word
about the graceful elm will not be out
of place.
There is a plume. crested elm in the
rear of The True Northerner Office, which
many people have never noticed, and
which goes to show that in the abund-
ance many small matters are overlooked
This giant elm is ten feet and four inches
in circumference four feet from the
ground. aud has a spread of over ID feet.
Had this tree been IN a city less favored
with shade, it would have taken its place
with the Charter Oak aud other noted
trees in history.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
VISITED OLD FRIENDS.

l.. II. Titus of Paw Paw, attorney for
Mrs McDaniels IN her case against the
city of Hillsdale, was in the city Monday
and was the guest of Rev. and Mrs NJ.
family and Rev. Waller and family lived
side by side for several years while the
latter was pastor of the Paw Paw Free
Baptist church Mr.. Titus was prose-
cutting attorney of Van Buren, county
part of one term by appointment and
two terms by election, at the time when
it was asserted that local option could
not be enforced. Mr.. Titus held the
lid tight in Van Buren, county.-Hills-
dale Leader.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
PRIMARY MONEY
IS APPORT|0NED
Treasurer Fuller Received
Check for S5S,617,
Van Buren's Share.
BANGOR GETS LARGEST AMOUNT
Paw Paws Share is S4,25I. In Addi-
ton TO This Another Sum Comes
for Library Purposes.

The state of Michigan has just made
its semi-annual apportionment of prI-
mary school money. Last Wednesday
County Treasurer Fuller received
check for S58,6l7 as Van Buren, county's
share of the apportionment. This sum
will be distributed among the variou
school districts of the county in proper
ton TO the number of school children in
zach district.
This apportionment is on the basis of
$50 per capita, while the last was $500
for each child. The exact sum received
is Sl3,302 in excess of the amount re-
ceived last November.
There are 9,040 children of school age
in this county, but owing to some error
in the reports to the state superintend-
ent of public instruction only 9,0lS drew
primary money.
The largest amount received by any
one township was S4,673O0 by Bangor,
while Hartford was second with S4,400.
Paw Paw received the sum of 81, ,25l.
Hamilton gets the smallest portion with
Sl,670. Keeler was the township to lose
by erroneous reports The school GEN.
sus showed BOG school children entitled
to the primary money, while only 284
were included in the apportionment. The
city schools of South Haven drew 50, ,993
In addition to the above sums OF
money which goes into the school funds
every six months each district maintain
ing a library received another appropria-
tion for library purposes There are
/ S,928 children in the county drawing
/ library money and the amount so appor-
toned during the past year is approx
mately 81 900. This fund is derived
from fines and costs imposed by judicial
officers for criminal offenses and is turned
over to the county treasurer and through
him distributed to the districts main
tanning a library.
The next primary apportioumeut will
be made in November and will be much
/ lighter than the present one. Some dis
tricts already have enough school money
in their treasures to support the schools
for years to come. The True Northerner
believes the primary school system is all
wrong. Editorial reference is made to
the subject in this issue.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
MANY PUPILS ARE PROMOTED
Ninety-nine passed. Many
Ridiculous Answers.

Out of the 320 pupils from the rural
schools who took the eighth grade eX-
animation held under the supervision of
Commissioner Hungerford on May and
6, l99 received certificates of promotion.
This is a much larger percentage than
passed the grade last year, which shows
the standard of excellence of the rural
schools is improving.
The many ridiculous answers, however,
to some of the questions, especially in
literature, would indicate that there was
ample room for Improvement. The fol-
lowing are amples Of answers given to
questions referring to Sir Walter Scott:
When Scott was a baby be had hard
time shedding his teeth.
When Scott was Is years old be helped
his father-in-law.
Scott wrote Merchant of Venice"
Scott wrote "Brandywine.
Scott's wife had an income of 500
pounds year.
Scott learned great deal about
Scotch knit and when he grew up was
married.
Heath is a scrap.
Copse is body, copse is brush heap.
Clan-People with one forefather.
One pupil wrote as follows: The ear is
hole on the side of the face. Fruit is
healthy because it tastes good. Fruit
belt is one of the principal railroads In
Michigan. Winds are caused by the
different ocean currents. Tropical fruits
are raised in Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
TOURING IN SUNNY SOUTH.

"The Diamond Fields of Dixie, or
Touring in the Sunny South an educa-
tional, picturesque and inspirational
study OF the Great Southland; illstrate3
with readings and large number Of
beautiful colored views; will be given in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
evening at 7:30. Scenes OF the first shot
of the rebellion, Fort Sumter and the
Battery Park, quaint old mansions and
business blocks. Tennessee, North Car
oina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
and Mississippi will be visited. Admis-
sion free. Silver offering.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
LOCAL BALL TEAM
WAS IN POOR FORM
Lost to Lawrence Wednes-
day in One-sided Con-
test. Score 9 to 3.
MUST WIN THE THIRD GAME
In Order to play Field Day. Also
Lost TO Picked Team From Bloom
lnedale, Score 8 to ).

The Lawrence high school base ball
team came over to Paw Paw last
Wednesday and eveaed up for the game
our boys won at Lawrence last week
They literally rubbed it 10 with score
of 8 to 3, playing rings around Paw
Paw at nearly every stage of the game
With handicap of two runs, which
Paw Paw secured in the first inning,
they proceeded to bat out balls that
went through our felders like potatoes
through a ladder, while Paw Paw
seemed unable to solve the slants OF
Cross, the Lawrence twirler. To state
it briefly, Lawrence out-hit, and out
fielded Paw Paw and won the game on
its merits.
A mass play putting two runners out
on third base, and a running one hand
ed catch by Mather, who took the bal
from his shoetops, and hung to it after
a hard fall, were the features of the
game.
A bevy of fair rooters from Lawrence
added zest to the game by their voclfer-
Gus, consistent and continuous roofing
for their home team Come again
girls you are all right.
Paw Paw had hoped to win this game
as that would insure their appearance
on the diamond field day They still
have one more chance and will play
Lawrence again next week. Shoulc
Paw Paw win the third game they
will play Gobleville field day. If Law
renee wins, it will be Lawrence VS. Go
bleville. Here's hoping.
Strikeouts-Mathe 10; Cross s
Hits Lawrence, Il; Paw Paw, 4. This
tells the tale
Last Saturday a picked nine from
Boomiugdale came over for a game anC
defeated Paw Paw by the score OF s t
3. Bailey, who is just coming int'
prominence as a ball player, was i
the box for Paw Paw, and while he was
handicapped somewhat by the lack o
experience, he pitched a creditable game
and has the making of a first class bol
artist Bailey will be heard from II
base ball circles next year,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
BIG PLANS FOR
MAY FESTIVAL
Many Planning to Go to South Haven
Next Friday. Will Form Choral
Society Here.

Judging from the renewed interest in
the plan to organize choral union IN
Paw Paw that has resulted from the
announcement of the May Festival at
South Haven, such an organization will
be reality here early next fall. Quite
a nuulber Of local music. lovers are plan
ming to go to South Haven for the May
Festival on Friday, May 27, and they
are expected to bring home many help
full pointers for the formation and oper-
alton of such a society in Paw Paw.
From the interest manifested all along
the line, enough tickets will be sold to
warrant putting on the special train af-
ter the evening concert. In case, how
ever, such a plan is not feasible, those
who purchased tickets with the expec-
tation of getting home that night can
return their tickets and get their money
back. Ir any event, definite notice as
TO the special train will be given the
first of next week 10 ample time for
completing plans for attending the fes-
tival.
The large chorus of the society will
be heard only at the evening concert
when, with the children's chorus and
the visiting soloists, the society will
give Gaul's superb oratorio, Tho Holy
City" The chorus has been rehearsl ng
on this since its organization last fall
and has reached high standard in its
appreciative rendition OF one Of the fin
est productions OF the kind known in
music.
In the afternoon the visiting soloists
will give a concert program, followed by
that quantity fascinating East Indiar
love story, "The Pagoda of Flowers,
the action OF which is at the famou,
Schwe Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon. Th'
theme is as old as the world viz: tn,
parting and reuniting of lovers, bu
the setting is unique, the tale so fascin
ating and the music so enhancing as t
make the "Pagoda" as it is often called
one OF the finest attractions Of the con
cert stage.
Tickets are on sale in Paw Paw a
The True Northerner Office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20

MORE PIKE PERCH PLANTED.
Variety of Fry in Maple Lake,
Monday. Was Second Planting.

Another nice planting of fish WAS made
in Maple lake last Monday. H. l.. Nc
Neil planted 100000 pike perch fry 10
the waters OF the lake The pike perch
is new variety of the fish tribe in this
locality. In shape and color these fish
resemble the common perch, but they
are more hardy, aud grow to weigh five
or six pounds, and even more This is
the second planting of pike perch that
has been made in Maple lake The fry
is secured from the state fishery at
Paris, Michigan
Maple lake already has an enviabe
reputation for being one OF the best
pickerel lakes in the state, and it will not
be many years before it will have the
same reputation for all kinds Of game
fish. Let the good work 90 on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20

was decided to try and interest the coun-
ties of Allegan and Berrien to join Van
Buren county in the exhibit. Accord
ingly meeting was called for Benton
Harbor on June l, another for Fenville
on June 8, and the last at Hartford on
June ID, when the final plans will be
contaminated
Many counties of the state were rep
they have since been enjoying the bene.
fits derived from the extensive adver.
tising given them. 1t il now up to Van
Buren, county to get in the game.
w. c. Wildey and Ed. Bailey were the
Paw Paw delegates 10 the Hartford
meeting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
NEWS FROM OLD FRIEND.

The True Northerner is in receipt OF
a copy Of the Orovile Daily Register OF
recent date, which gives full account
Of the annual meeting and banquet OF
the Oroville Chamber OF Commerce. Ac.
cording to the report this was the most
successful meeting ever held by the club
N. b. Crane, formerly a resident of Paw
Paw, is secretary of the organization
The paper contains fine cut OF Mr..
Crane and his detailed report as secre
tary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
BIG RESORT BURNED.

Sleepy Hollow, the largest resort in
South Haven, burned to the ground
last Tuesday morning. The estimated
loss is s30,0O000 partially covered by
insurance. The place was owned by
Joshua Smith of Chicago, and had just
been leased for the summer The ori.
gin OF the fire is unknown.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
YOU SHOULD HEAR THEM.

Three great addresses at the M. b
church, "Women and Missions" at 1890
a. M. Sunday; "The Awakening Orient
at 7:30 p. m. Sunday; "Men and Mis-.
sions" at 500 p. m. Monday. The
speaker will be DR.. Clancy Of India
You should hear each of these address
es. They will teach and inspire you.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
WILL ATTEND FESTIVAL.

Mrs Jesse Barton left the first of the
week for Ann Arbor, where she will visit
a sister, Mrs. g. M. Kingsbury, and at
tend the May festival.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-05-20
WILL ATTEND GRAND LODGE

Messrs b. f. Heckert, w. r. Sellck,
II. A. Sherman and M. ii. Young will
leave next Monday to attend the sessions
OF the Grand lodge F. and A. M. at
Saginaw.