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The Clay City times., 1911-06-29

Langley is seeking the indorse.
ment as United States Senator at
the Republican State convention
July 11th.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-29

Grit, audacity' and dishonesty
have placed nine tenths of the
wealth in whose hands it now
rests.
The Clay City times., 1911-06-29
CLUB RATES.

For the convenience of our SUBJ
-cribers, we have arranged club rates
With the following papers at prices
below mentioned:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
HAVE
EXCEEDED RIGHTS
IN SOME COUNTIES
long to Sheriffs. Ruling Does Not
Effect Van Buren County.

Attorney General Kuhn holds that
boards If supervisors cannot provide a
salary for sheriffs despite the care with
which the constitutional convention
provided for placing all county officers
on a salary basis As majority OF the
counties in the lower peninsula have
prescribed salaries for all count ~ officers.
Members of the legislature are starting
hurried investigation to. determine
what action they can take TO clear up
the situation
In his opinion the attorney general
refers to section of article of the con.
stitution, which provides that "boarjs OF
supervisors shall have power to fix sala-
ries and compensation of all county
officers not otherwise provided for by
law"
1t IS this last phrase which the state
! legal adviser asserts forestals action by
supervisors to take fees away from sher-
| ifs, as there are numerous acts provid
| ing fees for these officials. Ii is intimat.
/ ed this ruling may also affect other
county officers who are entitled by law
to retain fees paid them for official ser
vices.
The ruling of the attorney genera
will not affect the salary proposition il
! Van Buren or Kalamazoo counties, a'
the salaries of county officials in these
two counties was fixed by special ac
OF the legislature. The probabilities
are that there is not single county
officer in Van Buren, county who woulc
care to go back to the fee system ever
if they should be given the opportunity
The fees in the various offices are no
what they were at one time, and th'
officials are satisfied with the presen
salary system.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
NEW HARDWARE is
NOW PREPARED TO
SERVE THE TRADE
Claude y. Snow & Co. Make Impor-
taut Change in Conduct of
Their Business.

Paw Paw ~ 10 hive another hardware
concern. Claude r Snow and Co. an
nounce that they viii discontinue paint
and paper contracts, but will continue
to handle full line Of paints, oils aud
wall papers. In addition to this they
vii handle full line of hardware, and
are arranging their store for the accom-
mediation of their patrons. They have
bought out the plum 5ing and stove
business OF Holt x Benton, and have en-
gagged Max Benton, who is an exper-
fenced plumber and timer to superin-
tend that branch OF the business.
The business announcement of Snow
& Co. will be found on page of this
Issue and The True Northerner bespeaks
success to the firm in their new business
venture.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
REGISTER OF DEEDS
CHANGES APPEARANCE
OF HIS COUNTENANCE

1t has long been suspected that Henry
Shaefer, our genial REGISTER OF deeds,
cherished progressive ideas and was
something Of en- insurgent himself. The
suspicious we're verified this week when
be started IN to "clean house" with a
vengeance 1t took some nerve and two
BARRIERS to perform the first operation,
but Henry submitted bravely to the or
deal and went home and faced his family
like a man. 1t is said, however, that he
came very rear having to get a new dep
uty, for his wife, who holds that respop
sible position, threatened at first to re-
sign, but thought better OF it as she be-
came more accustomed 20 the disiigured
countenance and promised to remain il
Henry would solemnIy promise never TO
have his face operated on again without
her consent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
POPULAR LOCAL
COUPLE SURPRISE
The MANY FRIENDS
Wade Killefer and Miss Gail Parks
Quietly Married in Kalamazoo
On Wednesday.

The many friends OF Wade Killefer
and Miss Gail PsrGs, were happily sur
prised last Thursday morning to learn
that this popular couple were quietly
married in Kalamazoo on Wednesday.
The announcement came as a complete
surprise to their many friends, who bad
known that the couple had long been
friends, but had not surmlsed that
Cupid had been SO active.
The couple were married by Dr. Gel
stou, Presbyterian minister of Kala-
mazoo, who has for several years been
warm friend OF the groom. Mrs. Wm.
Kllefer, mother of the groom, and the
the brides mother, Mrs. E. f. Parks,
and brother, Howard were present at
the ceremony.
The happy couple left Immediately
for wedding tour in the east, and it
is expected that they will return to Paw
Paw iu about ten days. The bride has
for some time been the efficient book
keeper in the First National Bank, of
which her father is the cashier, and it is
anticipated she will resume her duties
there, temporarily at least, on their re-
turn. She will undou btedly accompa.
ny her husband on his base ball tours
during the coming season.
The young couple are among Paw
Paws most estimable and popular
young people. They have lived here
nearly all of their lives, and have a host
of warm friends, with whom The
True Northerner joins 10 congratula-
tions on the feicitous event
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
PLEAD GUILTY TO
STEALING GUN IN
PORTER TOWNSHIP
Earl Pierce of Elkhart, Indiana, Sem
fenced to Spend Ten Days in
County Jail for Theft.

in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, and
brought him to the county Jail. Pierce
plead guilty in Judge Killefer's court
on Thursday to stealing gun belong
ing to one William Haynes of Porter
township, and trying to pawn the same
in Kalamazoo Pierce claimed be
thought the gun belonged to Mr.. Har-
mon, for whom he had been working,
and whom he claims still owes him for
work Judge Killefer sentenced him to
pay fire OF $1,000 and costs, and in
default of the payment OF said fine and
costs to spend 10 days in the county
Jail. He was without money and took
the time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
INQUIRIES ABOUT THE
COMPANIONS or HIS
EARLY BOYHOOD DAYS

The True Northerner is in receipt OF a
letter from one E. w. Mills dated from
Shelton, WASH, ordering the True
Northerner sent to his address and IN
quiring about some of his companions
of boyhood days, especially the Warmers,
j w Free, IVES Young, the Morrl-
sous aud Bangs. The True Northerner
is glad TO report that the boys are
all among the living and are appar-
emily enjoying the best that this good
old earth affords.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
SPLENDID EN- -
: DORSET 66RsEnENT E1 6
HOME COUNTY
What the Cass County
Press Say of Judge
DesVOignes.
WILL HAVE NO OPPOSITION
Has Clear Field in Both Counties of
Circuit. Fine Tribute to
Worthy Official.

The following relative to the candi-
dacy OF Judge l.. Burget Des Voignes to
succeed himself as judge of the Both
judicial circuit, was clipped from the
Cass county papers and shows that there
is no opposition to his candidacy in his
home county:
"rhe primary election for the nomina-
ton of candidates for circuit judge will
be held on Wednesday, March l, and
petitions of candidates must be on file
with the secretary of the state on Satur-
day, February IL.
"With less than a month intervening
in which candidates may circulate peti-
tions to bave their names placed upon
the primary ballots. there is yet no man
named as probable candidate except
be who now holds that honorable posi-
ton, and who, having entered upon the
last year of his first term, stands so high
in public regard that it does not appear
improbable that oppositll<H u be lack
ing, not Only in his owr4 r4n,y, S-rt IL az
other political parties of the district.
"Wheu Judge Des Yoignes' candidacy
for a second term vas announced the
| press OF the district, regardless or poll
tics, with one accorC heartily approved !
the step, and we bhieye they honestly
reflected the sentiment of their several
communities. Hi primary petitions
have been freely signed wherever pre-
serted, and in many Instances men of
other political affiliations have requested
the privilege of signing, being barred
only by the law which says they shall
not do so.
"Ths generous approval of most ex-
celent administrator is highly COM
mendable, and should be an incentive to
all public officials to measure up to that
high standard which compels the sur
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27

A horse and carriage, robes, Ol
and q fine pair of fur gloves werf
from the Chas. Hicks T/Ah arm last
Wednesday night. rN erty has
been recovered, but the thieves
are still at large. shah 5wie is ex-
ertiug every e1~Jy to capture the guilty
party, and is TO be hoped that the
culprit ma soon be apprehended and
brought to justice.
1t is suspected that one Eddie Short,
a young man about Is years of age, is
the guilty party although he may have
had an accomplice. Short is printer
by trade, and has for several weeks
been employed in the Courier Office.
He was a poor boy, and Chas. Hicks
has allowed him the privilege OF sleep
ing in the office at the barn. lie did
not show up for work Thursday morn
ing as usual, and on investigation, the
above mentioped property was found
missing from the Hicks barn. The
thief had ransacked everything in the
office, taken the hinges of private
cupboard, and scattered every thing over
the floor. Nothing of value was taken
however,, tACtlb bllO Ohbiib 40 oboNOAs.
The young man suspected OF the
crime, worked at the Clifton House
quite a number of years ago, aud later
was sent to the Industrial school for
boys at Lansing. He but recently was
released from that institution and came
here in search of work. People here
who knew him formerly, placed conf
dence in the boy and were inclined to
help him. He was l6 years of age but
looked older.
Sheriff Sowle got busy as soon as he
was advised of the cFIne, ard vas uoti-
fed some time Thursday forenoon that
/ the rig had been found in LaWton. 1t
is probable that the thief took some
night train from that place. 1. is not
known whether Short was alone in
the crime, but j. is suspected that be
may have had an acconplice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
|O|SLATURE
! NOW GETTING
DOWN To WORK
Judge Heckert Talks of
Some of the ImpOr-
\, tant Questions.
NOMAN'S RIGHT OF FRANCHISE
One of the Weighty Problems. Thinks
|, ~N oters of the State Should be Per-
mitted to Vote on Question.

Hon. b. r. Heckert came home from
Lansing last Saturday afternoon, and
remained here with his friends until
Sunday evening. The Judge is in excel
lent health, is enjoying the work at
Lansing, and is looking forward to a
very busy and important session of the
legislature.
| His daughter, Miss Bessie, has lu-
scrative position in the department of
health, and everything has combined to
make a pleasant and agreeable winter
for the Heckerts at Lansing.
10 an interview with The True
Northerner, Judge Heckert stated that
there would in all probability be many
important matters come before this ses-
sion of the legislature. One of the most
important questions, be said, will be on
Athe submission of constitutional
amendment granting to women the
right of suffrage Mr. Heckert thinks
his is question on which the people
vi the state should express an opinion
ana will vote for the submission of said
amendment. The fate of the question
will then be up to the people OF Michl-
gan.
Another great question to be fought
out in the house of representatives will
be on the initiative and referendum and
recall There was big fight over this
, question IN the constitutional conveu-
ton, where the question was defeated
The governor recommended this meas
ure in his message and it is probable that
too will be submitted to the will OF
oters.
- II Heckert is chairman of the i'm
rtonrA ttee 90 federal relations
ommitteS-Cn Tuesday of this week
I'D out proposed amendment to
Institution of toe United States
zIng Congress to levy tax on
3. Petitions from the legislature
be sent to congress urging the
OF the parcels post bill, about
much has been saie and written.
ouse of representatives is now
down to work and the session will
edly be Il busy one from now
ge Heckert was nonored with
{ committee assignments. Ills
|nts have the utmost confidence
bility aud know that be will
to the interests of not only
tuents but of the people OF
state as well.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
ENTERTAINED SISTER.

Mrs. w. r. Sellick has been entertain
ing a sister, Mrs. Blanche Dobbs OF
Seattle, Washington. They left on Mon
day for short visit with Grand Rapids
friends, from which place Mrs. Dobbs
will return to her home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27

Continued on page 3.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
STOLE HORSE
AND CARRIAGE
FROM LIvI
Boy Recently Rele|
From Reform Schd
Suspected of GRIND

A horse and carriage, robes. bl
and q fine pair of fur gloves werf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
POSITION IN GRAND RAPIDS.

Bert Smith spent few days with his
mother, Mrs. Emma Smith, the latter
part OF last week. lie has resigned bis
position in Chicago to accept a lucra-
tive position in the city engineers Office
at Grand Rapids. He left on Monday
to assume his new duties and response
bilities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
[RIE HAS
4 TIED The
BIG QUESTION
After Spirited De-
hat Women are
lied to Ballot.

4 the Coterie met at Ma
Wednesday evening and
|estion of the eligibility of
ballot.
tastefully decorated and
Is crowded with speakers.
las varied and somew hat
bmprised vocal solos by
and Catherine cole, a
,y the bright little read
e, and the presentation
hy Judge l.. Burget Des
Varney and Mrs. Wood
erson, DR. o. e. Lam
ID. Buskirk aud Mrs.
ID up the balence of the
for and against the en-
women. We regret 60
me of the speakers used
Sspe in discussing the
prity OF those who par
B it. The question is
apd it will not be long
Of Michigan will be
on this great ques-
anen was "made up
Elish suffragette and
amusement. A ris-
plusion of the debate
pus decision in favor
to women. A fairly
present and a neat
be benefit OF the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
TO INSTALL OFFICERS.

Mrs. Idesta Walker left Thursday for
South Haven, where she will act in the
capacity of installing officer for the l..
o. L. M. NJ hive No. 647
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-27
VISITED HER MOTHER.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l.. Bowen of Oshtemo
spent Friday and Saturday last, at the
home of Mrs. Bowen's mNther, RS.
Erastus Cash, who has been q i'll health
for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
FIVE JURORS TRY A
JUSTICE COURT CASE
Sixth Man Is Excused From Service
After Being Sworn in-August
Lundburg Defendant.

Contending that five jurors are as
good as six, August Lundburg and
his attorney, J. x. Scott, this after
noon consented TO the continuation
Of the trial of the former, charged
with assault and battery The sixth
juror, Mr.. Wilson, who resides in the
country, asked TO be excused as he
was in a hurry to return home.
(There is a circus in Moline). The
defendant and his attorney consented
after a conference the case was again
taken up this afternoon. Lundberg
was arrested on the complaint Of his
brother, Joseph, who alleged that he
had struck him with his fist.
The defendant admitted that he
did strike his brother, but declared
that he emily did so after his brother
had threatened to hit him with a
rock. The fight occurred last We'd
nesday. The case was before Justice
". H. Schroeder. Lundburg asked
for a jury trial and it was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
INJURY WASFATAL
Charles DeMere Dies at Hospi-
tai as Result Of Accident
Monday.
FELL OFF OF A LADDER
Sustained Internal Hurts Whick
Caused Death Later-Coroner
Rose Holds Inquest.

The injuries received Monday aft
ernoon by Charles DeMere, 1889 Fiji
teenth avenue, resulted in his death
early this morning at st. Anthony's
hospital where he was taken after the
accident. AS announced in The Argus
last evening he fell from a ladder on
which he was working at a new house
in Moline. His injuries were of an in
ternal nature and were pronounced IA
tai as soon as physicians had chance
to examine him. Coroner ]. F. Rose
held an inquest this afternoon and
the verdict was in accordance with
the above facts.
LEAVES TWO CHILDREN.
DeMere was a carpenter by trade
and was 30 years old. He had lived in
Rock Island several years. Surviving
him are his wife and two children.
The funeral services will be held Fri
day morning. Burial will take place
at East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
SILVIS To HAVE A
VILLAGE BUILDING
Board Authorizes Purchase of
Three Lots as a Site for
the Structure.
PAY So, 200 FOR LOCATION
People Will Be Asked to Vote Bond
Issue to Meet Expense of the
Improvement

Silvis, our dourishing neighbor at the
east, has made another step in its am
bition to attain the dignity of city by
decision to have a building In which
to transact its Official business. At
meeting held last night the board
adopted a resolution authorizing the
purchase of three lots at the corner OF
Eleventh street and First avenue as a
site for the proposed structure. The
purchase price of the lots is $4,000. It
was ordered that architects be invited
to submit plans, and when the details
are worked out a proposition will be
submitted to the voters authorizing a
bond issue to cover the expense of the
undertaking.
NEW PLUMBING INSPECTOR
H. P. BANKS was nominated for the
Offices Of plumbing inspector and super
intendent of streets, and he was con-
firmed blythe board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Personal Points
Bert thinner has returned after a
weeks visit in Chicago.

Bert thinner has returned after a
weeks visit in Chicago.
Miss Helen Dorm returned yester-
day after a two weeks stay at Excel
sior Springs, Mo.
Miss Alma Evers left today at noon
for Chicago where she will visit with
her sister, Mrs. W. c. Hunter.
Miss Berea Wheelan, 525 Twenty
third street, has returned from Chi
cago. after a three weeks visit in that
city.
Morris Geismar has returned from
frankfort, Mich, where he spent two
weeks with his family who are sum-
mering there.
The Misses Grace and Agnes Farrar
left yesterday for an extended visit
with relatives in Des Moines, Omaha
and Lincoln, Neb.
Mrs. George r. Stephenson and
daughter, Miss Kathryn, leave Sat
urday for a visit at New York, Hart
ford and Providence.
William Hoffman, Fritz Williams
and William Bastian left Rock Island
yesterday for New York. Tomorrow
they will sail on the steamer Augusta
Victoria for Hamburg to visit their
old homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
DR.. JONES BREAKS
ARM IN ACCIDENT
Engine in His Automobile Backffred
While HIS Was Trying to
Crank It.

DR.. B. E. Jones, 837 Twenty-third
street, had the misfortune to break
his right arm this afternoon while
cranking his auto. DR.. Jones was
preparing to return from his home
to his Office in the Modern Woodmen
building. He is one of the supreme
medical directors. The engine back
fired and a broken wrist was the re-
suit An X-ray picture of the mem
Der was taken this afternoon and the
extent of the injury learned. The
break is not believed to be serious
though 1t is painful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
FIND THE BODY OF
HANNELL IN WATER
Geneseo Man, Missing Since Sunday,
Met Death In Green River
Near His Home,

Accidental drowning was the verdict
returned yesterday afternoon by the
coroner's jury which was impaneled to
inquire into the cause Of the death Of
Carl Hannell Of Geneseo, whose dead
body was found yesterday IN six feet
OF water IN Green river. Last Sunday
Hannell, who lived two and a half
miles out OF Geneseo, was missing. and
there was a search for him. Yester-
day his hat was found on the shore of
Green river. and short distance from
there the body was found. The man
was single and leaves no immediate
relatives. His funeral will be conduct
ed by the Odd Fellows lodge, Of which
he was q member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
INFORMANT LICKED
George G. Warner of Moline Is
Drubbed for Telling of
Poker Game.
SUCH is THE SUPERSTITION
"Sailor'' Larson Who Administered
Beating Says Fellow Was Peek
ing in Saloon Windows.

George c. Warner, whom it is alleged
gave the Moline police the information
which led TO the raid Of poker joint
several nights ago, is in bad with the
sporting fraternity as a result Monday
evening he was given a severe drub-
bling by Sailor" Larson, a character
in the pugilistic circles of the neigh
boring city. Larson's excuse for the
licking administered to Warner was
that he caught Warner "peeking in
windows" in the rear OF the DeClerk
saloon on Fourth avenue and Thir-
teenth street. The self appointed
champion of the poker class followed
Warner from the DeClerk booze bazaar
to the Tietgen's saloon a block further
east, and there the fight occurred.
CLAIMED TO BE OFFICER.
Warner got in bad with the sporting
fraternity by announcing to several in
innate friends after the above men
toned raid that he had received a spe-
cial appointment from the head of the
police department and commissioned
to hunt down gamblers.
Sailor" Larson admits having
drubbed Warner but thus far the al
legged informant has taken no proceed
ure against him in legal way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
HELD UNDER BONDS
Bert Golf and Mabel Hunter
Are Charged With Fleece
ing a Woman.
RENTED ANOTHER'S ROOM
Pretended to Be in Charge of Lodg-
ing House and Got So in Rent
From Mrs. Minnie Gray.

Because the details of the stories
told by Mabel Hunter and Bert Golf.
arrested for obtaining money under
false pretenses on a charge prefer
red by Mrs Minnie Gray, differed at
several points, Magistrate c. J. Smith
found 1t advisable to bind the pair
over to the grand jury under bonds of
$500 each on the charge.
Last Thursday, Mrs. Gray applied
at the rooming house at 2191a Seven
teenth street for two rooms The de-
PENDANTS in the case were then in
charge of the rooms, they told her. and
rented her rooms at the rate of So per
week. She paid for the first week and
also gave Goff rs cents for the pur-
pose of having her trunks brought
from the Rock Island station to the
rooms.
LANDLADY RETURNS.
The next morning, Mrs. Larson,
who is the landlady in charge of the
rooms, returned Unexpectedly from
Clayton, III. She was surprised to find
Mrs. Gray in her rooms and as she
had received no money from her, she
ordered her out. Mrs. Gray protested,
but finally went. She then swore out
the warrant for Goff and Miss Hunter.
When that fact became known to Golf
and his friend, there was a wild
scamper to straighten matters out.
The trunks were produced and the SO
was returned to Mrs. Larson. But
the warrants stood and this morning
there was a hearing in the case.
When the decision was made
known to Mabel Hunter, she
wept copiously AS she left the court
room, she kissed Mrs. Larson. Golf
wanted to assume the whole blame for
the transaction and was indignant
when both were bound over. He said
that he had handled the money and
she had had nothing to do with 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Obituary Record
WILLIAM J. BLADEL.

ming, William J. Bladel, 1916 Seventh
avenue, Moline, fell from his chair to
the cor and when members of the
ia niiy reached his side. he was lead.
Up till the time OF his death. he had
apparently been In the best of health
and his sudden demise came without
warning TO his family. Internal hem
morhage was the cause. Mr. Bladel
was born in Rock Island. Jan. -. 1872
and received his education in the local