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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
BENEFIT FOR OELOS WARNER.
Paw Paw Citizens Contribute to Fund
Raised at Dance. Unfortunate
Young Man Getting Better.

The benefit dance for Delos Warner at
the Glendale Modern Woodman hall last
week netted a nice SUN for the unfortu-
nate young man. Postmaster b +.
Warner circulated a subscription paper
in Paw Paw. and people here subscribed
literally to help swell the fund. The
unfortunate young man is now taking
treatment at some institution in the
West and it is said that he can be per-
manently cured of his terrible afflction
if he can be kept there long enough. He is
bright, worthy young man. who has the
sympathy of a large circle of friends who
are hoping for a complete recovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03

Fellowship Club gave Royal Entertain
ment for Ladies at the Home of
+. q. Thayer, Wednesday.

The Fellowship club entertained the
ladies as a fitting close to the club meet
ings of the year Mr. and Mrs. h. g..
Thayer generously opened thei. beauti-
full home for the occasion, for which the
committee having the matter in charge,
and all those who were present, are
grateful.
The affair was held on Wednesday
evening, and there was gathering which
taxed the house to its capacity. 1t
seemed as though every lady VINO had
been favored with an invitation was
there, and the hearty manner in which
each number on the program was ap.
plauded showed their appreciation.
The program was varied. G.. w. Rey-
nolds toasted "The Ladies'; Dr. w h.
Hoyt followed with 1.-The Fellowship
Club" Judge Des Voignes then found
time to relax the strenuous labors of
sitting In a high backed chair long
enough to uploosen the flood gates of
his humor. 1t just oozed from every
sentence, a I'd the fulsome flattery with
which he saturated a member of the
committee hasn't been squeezed out OF
him yet The balance of the program
was largely musical, and consisted of a
duet by Miss Mary Cooley and Larue
Mosier, solo by Miss Wood, piano selec-
tions by Leland Gorton, and congrega.
tonal singing, in which everyone
"whooped it up for "Auld Lang Syne.'
Mrs Eaton gave some of her best read
ings, and the hearty encores showed her
to be a prime favorte.
After ice cream and cake there was
more singing, visiting and reading, unit
it occurred to the people that if they
would get up in the morning they would
have to go to bed, and they went home
! full-of good things
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
THE BEES HELD POSSESSION
Of Attic in Sherman Residence. Work
Men Discovered Swarm of Bees
When Repairing House.

j. d. Sherman is making extensive
improvements on his residence on
Gremps street. The house is being
raised, overhaued and rebuilt. A large
porch will also be erected on the front.
The location op the banks of Maple Lake
is ideal and when completed Mr.. Sher-
man will have one OF the most attractive
homes 10 the village
When tearing down the house work.
men discovered swarm of bees, which
had taken possession and were nicely
housed in one corner of the attic When
they came or how long they had been
enjoying the upper story Of the Sherman
home Is not known. Walter Durkee
hived the bees and work on the building,
under the supervision OF Contractor
Young, was again resumed. A consider
able quantity of honey was secured
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
BOOSTING FOR The
Big CHAUTAUQUA
Date August 20 to % Inclusive, Meets
Approval of People. Will Bring
Array of Talent to Paw Paw.

The announcement that Paw Paw was
to have a Chautauqua again this year
has been met with the hearty approval
and satisfaction OF the people of Paw
Paw and vicinity. Every one feels like
putting their shou der To he wheel and
assist to make this the best Chautauqua
ever held in the state The change of
date is also approved as it will be much
more convenient for the farming com
muuity to attend the sessions In August
than in July. AS announced last week,
the dates are from August 20 to % both
Inclusive. That gives nine full days and
Is entertainments instead of eight days
and l6 entertainments, as last year. The
price of tickets, however will remain the
same. Season tickets are 81 90 for the
entire course and $l00 for children S
tickets. They will soon be in the hands
of the business places of the village and
should be spoken for early.
The talent secured this year will be
fully up to the standard of last year and
even better in some respects Every
number will be good, but the star feat
ures will be Col. w. j. Bryan, Senator
Dolliver, Hon. Walter M. Chandler and
Mrs. Florence h. May brick. The sub.
jects will be non political in nature and
everyone a masterpiece.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
UNTIMELY DEATH
OF ARTHUR BIRD
Was Prominent in Political and
Financial Circles.

A. G. Bird, state dairy and food COM
missioner, died at his home in Lansing
last week, of heart failure He had been
i'll of pneumonia for some time, and it
was thought that he could not recover,
but he rallied and appeared to be inn
proving, when his heart action failed,
and he gradually sank into death. He
was 46 years of age.
Mr.. Bird had been closely identified
with the political interests of Michigan
for several years, and state diary and
food commissioner since 1905. He was
one OF the founders of the Farmers club
of Michigan, and one of the prime
movers in the organization of the state
association of farmers clubs. He was
at one time secretary Of the Michigan
agricultural college, and was for two
years member of the state board of agri-
culture II had been fortunate in his
investments and held large property in
terests in Lansing and elsewhere.
He was member of the masonic frater-
nifty and had a large circle of friends
throughout the state. He is survived
by widow and two children.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
PAW PAW VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN FRIDAY JUNE 1870
LIGHTNING CAUSE
OF MOST OF LOSS
Directors of Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance Co. held Meet Tuesday.
losses Very Light This Year.

Isaac Monroe of Lawrence, G. b.
Charles of Bangor, Milton Pugsley of
Paw Paw, John Marshall Of Porter, ID G.
Hodge of South Haven, AID S A. Breed
of A mena, directors of the Van Buren
County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
company, held their regular meeting at
the office of the secretary, M ID. Bus
kirk, on Tuesday. The regular June
assessment was made and losses ad-
justed.
The losses since January l, 1910, were
only $3.50, while for the corresponding
time last year they amounted to over
$4,000. Losses last year were quite heavy,
owing to the many terrific lightning
storms. Eighty seven per cent of the
losses for last year were caused by light.
ming. This fact would indicate that the
company was exceedingly careful in
writing policies, and that dangerous
risks were not taken.
The company has made a substantial
growth during the past year, and is 10 a
flourishing condition at the present
time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
SCHOOL YEAR IS
ABOUT To CLOSE
cises Wednesday and Thursday.
BaccaIaureate Sunday.

The school year in the Paw Paw
schools is drawing to a close. Next week
is commencement week and the various
promotional and graduation exercises
will mark the close Of one of the most
successful years in the history of the
Paw Paw schools.
The exercises of the week will COM
mence or Wednesday, June s, at the
opera house. At $3.50 a. N. will occur
the grade exercises of the lst, 2nd and
3rd grades. Everyone is always inter
eSted in the advancement and progress
of the little folks and the opera house
will be crowded.
On Wednesday evening at the opera
house the Sth grade promotonal exer
cises will be held. A splendid progra M
has been prepared and will conclude
with a class play entitled "Royaty in
Old Virginia.
On Thursday at 9 a. m. the 4th, 9th,
9th and 7th grades will hold sway The
program will consist of songs, recitatons.
marches and drills Teachers and pupils
have worked hard to make the exercises
a success.
The commencement exercises will be
held at the rink on Thursday evening
There are % graduates in the class
Those selected to participate in the ex
ercises are Mary E. Shaefer, Rosina
Waters Lynn Lake, Lucille Butler, Wv.
ian McCabe, Katherine Cole, Robert
Dillon, Irene Benwire and Ruth Snow
Salomon's orchestra, Miss Cooley, Miss
Cole and Mr.. Mosier will furnish music
The Alumni banquet will be held at
the Maple City hall on Friday evening
and Rev. q. II. Harvey will deliver the
baccalaureate address at the M. E,
church on Sunday evening, June 3 Thus
will the school year of 1910 pass into
history.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03

To Pioneers on Friday, June 10.
Hartford Planning to Make 10th
Reunion Notable Event.

Hartford Is planning to extend roy
al welcome to the pioneers VINO journey
to that village to attend the fortieth an
nual reunion of the Van Buren, County
Pioneer Association on Friday, June 10.
Village President II. NJ Olney has
been selected as chairman of the day
and he is sparing no time or expense to
make the day one of genuine pleasure
and profit. colored quartet from
Chicago has been secured for the day
and Miss Mae Everett of Ann Arbor
formerly of Hartford aud a talented
soIost, has consented to be present
render several selections.
The speaker of the day will be Hon,
Phillip Colgrove Of Hastings, Michigan
Mr.. Cogrove has few peers in the state
of Michigan as n public speaker, and
bis address will be Of special interest.
The exercises VIII be held in Ely
park, the beauty spot Of Hartford In
case of inclement weather, however, ad-
journment will be taken to the town
hall
Early arrangements would indicate
that the forteth pioneer reunion will
eclipse any former event of similar
nature ever held in the county. it will
be interesting not only to the pioneers
but to the younger generations as well.
All roads lead 10 Hartford on Friday,
June 10.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
Jury Finished Work OF Term
Contested Chancery Cases Next
Week. Order in Which They Come

Order entered for new trial in Emory
Graves vs.. S. M. Trowbridge
Judge Des Voignes announces that
commencing on Monday, June 6, con-
tested chancery cases will be heard in
the following order:
Board of Health OF Paw Paw vs.. Fred
b. Ocobock.
Samuel L. Dunkley vs.. South Haven
Dock & transportation Co.
Geo. w. Williams vs.. Fred Lounsbury.
H. l.. Root VS.. Allanson Swim.
James Mcdowell vs.. Elida Mcdowell.
Rose Deanor vs.. Ayres Deanor.
Jacob Van Wynen VS.. Luella Van Wy
nen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
REMEMBER THE
SOLDIER DEAD
Fitting and Appropriate
Ceremonies in Honor
the Boys in Blue.
REV. OWEN GAVE ADDRESS
Gave Touching and Eloquent Tribute
TO Memory of Heroes. Program
of Unusual Merit.

Another Memorial day has come and
gone Again the citizens of a grateful
country have united to commemorate
by appropriate exercises, the deeds of
vslor and heroism Of the heroes of the
war. The ranks of the veterans that
are left are becoming tGr5s- their
footsteps are growing slower and their
shoulders bent. 1t will not be many
years until the observance of Memorial
day will fall upon the younger genera
tions.
The day at Paw Paw was cold and
disagreeable Notwithstanding the in
clement weather however, the day was
observed in fitting and becoming mah-
ner.
At $3.50 o'clock in the morning, mem
bers of the q. A. r. and w. r. G..
formed in line at headquarters and led
by the cornet band, marched to the
park at the waterworks, where a suita-
ble monument, appropriately draped
and decorated, had been built. Here
the beautiful rituaistic services we're
rendered in touching and impressive
manner.
In the afternoon, members of the
Post and w. r. c. again marched in the
same order to the opera house where
the program for the day was concluded.
rhe exercises here were without doubt
the equal, if not the best ever heard in
Paw Paw on similar occasion.
The opera house was packed to it's
capacity, ahd the G.. A. r. and w. L. g.
with their banners and badges held the
places of hooori"
A prayer by Rev g. Gilbert Stansell
and a selection by the Paw Paw band
preceded the program proper. A patri-
otic song by male quartet a solo by
Miss Wood, a sparkling reading on the
grand old army boys by Margaret Cole,
and a solo by Miss Martha Mason, all
Of which were greeted by merited sp-
plause, were a fitting introduction to
the Rev G. l.. Owen, who for three
quarters of an hour held his audience
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
LAST GAME Of THE SEASON
South Haven High School Team Comes
to Paw Paw for Return Game Sat-
urday. Teams Evenly Matched.

What will probably be the last game
OF the season for the Paw Paw high
school team will be at Athletic park Sat.
urday afternoon, June 4, at p. m. The
opposing team will be South Haven.
The locals played South Haven two
weeks ago and lost by the score of to
7 in ten inning contest. Those who
witnessed the game said it was the best
OF the year. The teams are evenly
matched, but Paw Paw hopes to defeat
the South Havenites in the return game
Everyone should turn out to witness
the return game. Remember it is the
last school game of the year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
DISTRICTS MUST
PAY THE TUITION
New School Law of Interest TO Coun-
cry Students. All Can Get High
School Education.

The law passed by the last legislature
providing that districts may pay the
tuition of certain pupils to one of three
nearest high schools becomes operative
this fall. Various questions have arisen
concerning its application, most of which
have been passed upon and Interpreted
by those whose opinions are credited.
For the benefit of parents and others
interested we give the law and some
notes on its present Interpretation as ob-
tanned from best authority.
Act 50 of Public Acts of 1909:
An act to provide for the payment Of
tuition and transportation to another dis
trict of children who have completed
the eighth grade in any school district
and to repeal act number one hundred
ninety of the Public Acts of 1903, and all
other acts and parts OF acts in anywise
contravening the provisions of the act.
The People of the State of Michigan
enact:
SECTION |. The board of education OF
any school district which does not main
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03

The jury in the circuit court have had
rather a short session this term. They
reported for duty on Monday, and Thurs
day all but one panel we're discharged.
The balance are now hearing the case Of
David Lytle VS.. Fred Young ct al, an
appeal case from Lawton, which is the
last jury case of the term. The business
disposed of since the last issue of The
True Northerner is as follows:
Judgment in assumpsit in Blackburn
Brown Co. vs.. David T.. Cleveland in
the sum of Sl56.5l.
Judgment in assumpsit in Phoenix
Basket Co. vs.. Thos. +. Dodge in sum
Of S5S043.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
Continued on page 8.
No Sunday Ball in Paw Paw.
Strong Team Been Organized
Interest in Sports Should Revive

The prospects are that Paw Paw will
have a first class ball team this season,
and that interest in the national sport
will again be revived in Paw Paw.
1t has been reported that the club was
organized for the purpose of playing
Sunday base ball and, in fact. the pro-
moters did talk OF Sunday ball when the
preliminary arrangements were being
ma ie. The idea has been abandoned.
however, and there will be no Sunday ball
in Paw Paw. This announcement should
insure the patronage and encouragement
of every one in Paw Paw. A ball team
will do as much as any other one thing
to bring crowds here, and the PROPOSE
tion should meet with the approval and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
AFRAID OF THE DYNAMITE
w. H. AveriIl Lost Shop and Tools by
Fire. Box of Dynamite Prevented
Extineuishing of Flames.

w. II. Averill of Almena lost his ma
fire last Monday. He was working in
he shop and fire started from a spark
in pile of shavings. Mr.. 'Averill ran
for pail of water, but when he return
ed the fire had crept so near box con.
tanning dynamite that he dare not enter
the shop. The dynamite exploded with
terrific report, but did no damage. The
loss is estimated at 81 900, partially in.
sured.
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won |! THE TRACK
AND RELAY CUPS
Paw Paw Athletes Starred
at Gobleville Saturday.
Carried off Honors.
LAWRENCE WON BALL GAME
Defeated Gobleville z to 9. Howe Won
the "AIl Around" with Ease.
Paw Paw Got Nine Firsts.

Last Saturday was the big day of the
year for Van Buren, county athletes. 1t
was County Field day at Gobleville ard
there was something doing every min
ute. Every pupil, teacher and patron
in the county who could possibly get
away was there to cheer his favorite
contestants to victory.
The outcome of the various sports was
gratifying to Paw Paw, whose athletes
brought home the Field cup and also
the Relay cup.
Paw Paw won 8 frsts, seconds, 3
thirds, or a total of 63l5 points
Bangor won 4 firsts, 3 seconds, . thirds,
or total of 34s5 points.
Gobleville won 2 seconds, thirds, or
a total of points.
Bloomingdale won 2 seconds, third
or a total of points.
Lawrence won second, or total of
3 points.
Decatur won third point.
George Howe of Paw Paw also won
the "All Around" event with perfect
ease, Winnie of Bangor taking second.
Lawrence won the base ball cup, de-
feating Gobleville in an exciting game
by the score of to 6.
Gobleville made all their runs in one
inning. 1t looked as though 1.-The balloon
had gone up for good aud that Goble
vile would win with ease, but the Law
renee boys pulled themselves together
and won the game. Hits-Lavrence 4,
Goblevile Errors-Lawrence 7, Go
bleville 4. Umpire-Hyames.
Following are the various events of the
day and the order in which the point
winners finished:
22O YD. HURDLES.
Grimes, Bangor, lst; Wheeler, Paw
Paw, 2nd; Bender, Goblevile, 3rd. Time
2S 2-5 seconds
% YD. DASH.
Grimes, Bangor, lst; = Bender, Goble-
vile, 2ud; K Bender, GobeyIle, 3rd .
Time-5 l-5 seconds.
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support of the citizens.

support OF the citizens.
s. o. Kenyon and JAS. Brien will
probably be the permanent managers Of
the team. Both are "dyed in the wool"
fans, and know base ball from to u.
The management plans to play two
games in Paw Paw each week. Suits
have been ordered, players signed and
preliminary arrangements completed. 1t
is hoped that a series of games can be
arranged with teams to be organized in
other towns in the county.
Ii is now up to the citizens to get busy,
help boost the game, and make Paw
Paw what it once was-the center OF
base ball interest in the county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03

Judge Des Voignes went to Union
City, Monday, to deliver the Memorial
day address. Mrs. Des Voignes accom-
panied him as far as Cassopolis, where
she spent the day. Attorney A. Lynn
Free was also member of the party as
far as Cassopolis, where he stopped to
make like address. M. III. Young made
the trip for the party with his automo.
bile, returning to Paw Paw Monday
evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
HOME FOR THE SUMMER.

Rev. @. II. Varney and family are home
for the summer. Their last work Of the
year was in Dowagiac. They were en-
gagged in evangelistic work there during
the past four weeks, during which time
their efforts resulted in a total of 90
conversions. They will now take much
needed rest until the latter part OF July.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
WORK AT /. o. ID. +.

There will be work in the 2nd degree
at the |. o. o. +. lodge rooms this Fri
day evening. Election Of off GERS. Past
grand officers are urged to be present.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-03
COMMENCEMENT DANCE.

The young people will give Com.
dancing party at Longwell's
opera house on Thursday evening, June 8.
The daily sentinel., 1910-03-25
NEW FORAGE PLANT SUPERIOR
TO ALFALFA.
Lsnecinl to The sentlneI.

Greeley, Colo, March 2j.-By hy-
bridizing the Tommon sweet clover,
now regarded as worthless, Prof.
Buffman, a plant expert, says he ex-
poets to develop a forage plant su-
perior to alfalfa. Buffum believes
that by eliminating 'cunarin" from
the sweet clover, he will be able to
give the farmers Il plant better than
alfalfa for fertiliZiug and its equal
for fattening stock. This he believes
will revolutionize the stock feeding
! industry in both Wyoming and Colo
/rado He says:
Il shall plant 500 acres OF winter
black emmer on an experiment farm
| this season and from the harvest eX-
pect to have seed to supply the farm
ers of Colorado and Wyoming next
year This emmer is a cross between
the Buffum No. II wheat and the
Tommon emmer, and in the perfec-
tion of the cross the Objectionable
beard of the emmer is eliminated.
The new emmer gives n yield of so
to ! 90 bushels per acre. and is super
ior to corn for feed for stock.
Prof. Buffum grew five acres of
Russian potatoes last year and har-
vested a crop free from disease. These
he will cross with other varieties,
hoping to secure a superior type of
potato for Wyoming and Colorado.
He will also experiment with barley,
oats, watermelon, cantaloupe and GU
cumbers this season. He believes our
irrigated land Is capable of producing
bigger yields and better crops and is
devoting his time mostly to develop
ing pure seed for irrigated farms in
the northern district. Prof. Buffum
is an intimate friend of Prof. Bur
bank, who gave Buffum a spineless
cactus. hoping he might do something
with it on the plains. but the severe
climate will prevent this.
The daily sentinel., 1910-03-25

Any amount of a No. l hay at the
ash Feed Store. 307 Main Street
The daily sentinel., 1910-03-25
EASTER SERVICES.

Every church in the city is making
special preparations for the services
IN Easter Sunday. Taere Is no day
Ii the year that the people show
their appreciation of the church as
they do on this day. Every individ-
ual makes special preparations, and
these preparations are mainly in the
provision of new spring wearing ap-
j,arel. The display of millinery on
That day will be simply gorgeous.
But. have you, in the choosing of
your Easter bonnet, forgotten that
lSou5 shoes are not just the thing for
that eyentful day? Do you know
that, when people admire your finery,
iphey do not stop at your hat, but you
are Judged from your feet up? Nc
.ConneH & Lowe have just the things
s. shoes to properly set off the new
at and gown IN the prettiest way,
nd incidentally they will fit your
Ut.