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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
Worlds Largest Index.

On Beacon Hill IN Boston, under the
golden dome of the state house, is one
of the largest indexes in the world. In
fact, the Russian public index is the
only one known to be larger More
than nine million names, giving
births, marriages and deaths in Mas
sachusetts from 1S43, make a complete
record, showing not only where peo
pie were born and where they died
but also statistics which are vital In
making up calculations. Before this
time the records were kept in the diff
ferent towns, but now they are all con
centrated in the state house in Boston
In relatively small space all these
records are preserved, and as births
marriages and deaths come in, different
forms Of cards are used, and a great
variety Of names, Grecian, Assyrian
Italian, and others now mingle with
good old New England names that
have been on the records since the
landing of the Mayhower.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
Methodist.

The first Sabbath of the new confer
ence year opened well, and at night
large number Of strangers we're present
Note the change of time of evening ser
vice, beginning with October.
Morning service 1920; League meet
ing at 6 p. m; topic, The Relation Be
tween Economic and Moral Forces;'
Olin Luther leader.
The class meeting at 10 a.. IN. will bt
led by f.. Adriance for the month of o.
tober. All will find welcome. Sunda,
evening service at o'clock, and Thurs
day night prayer meeting al o'clock.
The Almena church has fine Sunday
school. There were 80 present last Sun
day. They are hoping to make it -,
before Christmas.
business meeting of the League Fri
day night at the church.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04

etfectually killed every germ of mischief,
even in the most hardened sinners.
Miss Nixon, the new teacher, has ar.
rived and is making a decided hit with
the pupils.
The senior class has organized and
have elected the following officers: Irwin
Douglas, president; Vera Ford, vice
president; Delta Bailey, secretary; Geo.
Castle, treasurer. The whole class is
very much interested a present in class
pins. Several representatives of lead
ing firms have called upon them.
Sh! Keep { dark May be we are 90
ing to have year book.
First game of base ball was Tuesday
night-a challenge game between soph-
mores and juniors. Resulted in victory
for sophs.
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Presbyterian.

Celebration of the Lords Supper with
reception of new members at l0:30 a. ~
Short sermon by the pastor. Solo by
Lyman North with violin obigato Sab.
bath school at IL m. The school will
observe Rally Day October 20.
m; subject, The Christian Virtues
Humility Conservation meeting
Evening preaching service at p. 10.
Special music by chorus and orchestra.
Prayer meeting Thursday at p. m.
A new roof is being PLACED on the
church building and other necessary re.
pairs being made.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
How Character Is Formed.

Characters are achieved-not re-
ceived. They grow out OF the sub
stance Of mans soul. They are not
put on as a beggar might put on q
stolen coat. They mature like fruit
from the vital fluids of the tree. This
Is a sign OF their genuineness; they
grow with use. A false limb wears
out. wastes with use. A natural limb
grows stronger and better with use.
Character II an achievement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
When TRAVELLING,

Take candle in your bag and a
box of safety matches. When they are
wanted you will be glad they were
put in. The space required for them
IS small. A passenger on a steame r
that was wrecked had a small candle
which enabled her to collect some Of
her most valuable possessions when
the lights went out after the collision.
-Today's Magazine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
House Plans important.

The care Of food in the home and
all other forms of household work are
greatly facilitated by right planning
and then the use of suitable materials
for the construction and furnishing of
the home. An adequate and conve-
nient water supply and other conve-
niences are essential, not only for
comfort and for saving labor, but also
from the standpoint of home hygiene.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
PAW PAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Monday morning we entered upon the
fourth week of the school year with
every thing runnisg smoothly, and very
pleasing surprise in the form of short
entertainment had been prepared for
the pupils First came the prayer by
Rev. Marshall, then a song by the school,
and third a violin solo by Gardner Ack-
ley accompanied by Frieda Snow. DR..
Ferguson next made some remarks and
took this opportunity to define the posi-.
ton of the school board-thaE it is be-
hind the teacheneveTy time and that it
is willing to furnish the school with
everything necessary for advancement.
Darrell Weston then delighted everyone
with a cornet SOLO; be was accompanied
by Julia Tarbell las usual). rhe girls
quartet, cousistAg of Frieda Snow, Mar
garet Cole, Lettie Tubbs and Laura
Cole. closed the program.
Miss Streator and Miss Busley have
transferred their charges to the annex,
and although the work { repair is still
going 90, they are managing nicely.
Mrs Beattie has the oh grade in
what was formerly the kindergarten
room, and Miss Mia Butler has entered
upon her duties with the 4th grade.
The new desks for the grammar room
have arrived and will soon be in place.
Miss Florence Schoolcraft Of Niagara is
new pupil in this room.
In the high school the best OF order
prevails. The black mark system has
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
WANTED.

which will pay the highest market price.
26 If Il. II. MINER.
WANTED-New Mich cows. Mile End Dairy,
35t1* G. w. Bisborrow.
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Baptist.

Sermon themes: Sunday morning,
"Behold the Man." evening, "Seeing
Jesus"
c. h. prayer meeting at 6 p. m.; topic,
christian Virtues, Humility" leader,
Mrs. Harrison.
Beginning with this week the evening
services will begin half hour earlier,
7 o'clock.
The ordinance Of the Lords Supper
will be observed next Sunday morning.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
Aviator Has Close Call.

A Spanish aviator nearly lost his
life by colliding with swarm of To-
Gusts. He was flying at a height of
sixty feet. when he ran into the
swarm, which 80 blinded him that
he lost control of the machine and
fell to the ground. 1t was ?; ss.sded
as remarkable that he escaped With
out injuries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
o Joyl

Nose Persimmons-Wal, Jest bor-
ried money enough to git de marriage
licensed Now hain't got muffin to
worry about till my dog license comes
due!-Puck.
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Useful Goose Club.

OscTuI GOOSE Club.
Through the agency of q goose club
In South London $4,000 people are
provided with substantial Christmas
dinner every year. a..,,S
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Notice.

Ida May Smethers has left my bed and
board, and | hereby warn anyone from
trusting her on my account.
adv 34t2* Samuel + Smetbers
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-10-04
AMONG THE CHURCHES
St. Mary 5.

The usual services at st. Mary's
church next Sunday. Holy Communion
at A. ~; High Mass and sermon at
1920 q. IN.
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 1O.-Efforts on the part of State Comptroller William Sohmer to obtain from General Daniel E. Sickles, U. s. A., retired, an &C., counting for certain funds paid to him by the state as chairman of the New York monuments committee, having been unsuccessful, the comptroller has placed the matter in the hands of Attorney General Carmody. The amount unaccounted for, according to the comptroller, is $29,246.44.
 About $50,oo0 Unexpended.
 The New York monuments commits sion has charge of the erection of monuments on battlefields and suc- ceeded the Gettysburg and Chattanoo- ga battlefield monuments commission which was established in 1886. Nearly $500, 900 has been appropriated by the state for the purpose of the commis- sion. about $50,0O0 of which has not been expended
 SickIes Asked for Appropriation.
 Last March General sicKies ap- peared before the legislature and asked Tor an appropriation of $25,000 to be used by the commission in transport ang New York state Grand Army vet trans to Gettysburg next July when the fiftieth anniversary of the battle pf Gettysburg is to be celebrated. Only )15,000 was appropriated and it is planned to ask the next legislature to appropriate the balance of the sum required.
 UItimatum to SickIes.
 Correspondence made public today by Comptroller Sohmer shows that ef- forts to obtain an accounting from General Sickles. of the funds in his possession have been made from time to time since 1910. Finally after a conference with Governor Dix and At
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
HE WANTED TO SHOW
 UP JUDGE ARCHIBALD
William P. Roland Admits That He
 Sought Evidence Against Him.

Washington, Dec. 10.-William P. Roland, of Scranton, Pa.. the man charged by Robert W. Archibald of the commerce court with having organ ized a conspiracy that resulted in Judge Archbald's impeachment and his present trial before the senate, admitted on the witness stand in the senate today that he had suggested the verious steps by which Judge Archibald was connected with the deal for the Katydid refuse coal dump, in order to check up Judge Archibald"
 T wanted to button up Judge Arch bald," he said, shaking his finger at the accused jurist. T wanted to show he was the kind of a man he is'
 These admissions, made under searching questions by Judge Arch balds attorney, A. s. Warrington, were interspersed with the vigorous denunciation of Judge Archibald by MT. Roland as a corrupt judge" and charges that Judge Archibald had been working for the railroads"
 Repeated demands were made by Judge Archbalds attorney that MT. Roland be required to answer ques- tions directly, but notwithstanding cautions from President Bacon, he em- bodied in his replies sweeping charges against Judge Archibald and frank ad- missions that he had set out to get hold of everything that would help in showing up" Judge Archibald and that would sustain the belief he held shat Judge Archibald was being used" by the railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
MAYOR o,CONNELL OF WORCESTER DEFEATED.
Only One Change on License Issue in
 Massachusetts Elections.

Boston, Dec. 10.-But one upset on the license question occurred in the 15 Massachusetts city elections held to- day, NeWburyport changing from mo- license to license by margin of three votes. Party lines were not strictly drawn in most of the cities, the biggest political turnover taking place in Wor- cester, where Mayor David F. O'Con- nell, democrat, was defeated for re- election by George M. Wright, republi- can.
 George L. Farrell of Maiden and Frank A. Rivers of Chicopee were suc- cessful in seeking reelection as may ors of their respective cities, but five candidates for reelection in other cities were defeated. In Beverly, where President Taft has spent his summer vacations, Herman A. Mcdonald won a four -cornered contest, with Mayor Fred A. Dodd running fourth. Edward B. Willard. former mayor of Chel- sea, defeated the present incumbent, James H. Malone
 In Lynn, George H. Newhall defeat ed Mayor William H. Connery, and Mayor Charles E. French lost a three cornered fight in Melrose to Oliver B.. Monroe. Mayor James Chambers was unopposed for a second term in Ever cit. A four-sided contest in New buryport was won by Hiram H. Land ford. In Woburn. William H. Hen chey received the largest majority ever given a mayor in that city, 52S. Law renee, Lowell and Newton did not elect mayors this year. In Everett, Med ford and Somerville. where the polls did not close until late. the results were not known at midnight.
 Lowell was the only city reporting early tbat did not adopt the referen- dunn giving firemen one day off in five.
 The no license cities today were Beverly, Everett, Lynn, Maiden, Mel rose, Medford, Newton, Somerville and Woburn. The license cities were Chel- sea, Chicopee, Lawrence, Lowell, New buryport and Worcester
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
KNOWN AS SWORN
 ENEMY OF SERVIA.
New Austrian Chief of Staff Anxious
 to Resort to Sword.

London, Dec. 10-Oficial quarters in Vienna deny that any warlike signifi- canoe attaches to the military changes, but these assurances fail to allay the uneasiness created by the fears that the powerful military party in Servia may force the hands of the govern ment.
 A Sworn Enemy of Servia.
 General Von Hoetzendorff, the new Austrian chief of staff, is credited with being the sworn enemy of Servia and to have been for a long time possess ed of the conviction that nothing but the sword can settle the differences between Austria and Servia-
 Austrians Are MobiIizina.
 Further proof has reached London that Austria Hungary is mobilizing. Many Austrian and Hungarian resi- dents of London, including Count George Apponyi and the noted artist Philip LasSelo, have been called to the colors.
 A Probable Demand.
 According to one report Austria in tends to demand a diminution in the present strength of the Servian army, a demand to which Servia, in her pres ent temper, is hardly likely to agree.
 Peace Conference Plans.
 All arrangements for the peace con- ference in London are now completed. Besides being received by the king, the delegates will be honored with oth- CT entertainments, including a lun- cheon by the lord mayor at the Guild hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
DREADNOUGHT SINKS
 AN UNKNOWN STEAMER.
Not Known Whether Sunken Graft
 Had Passengers Aboard,

Davenport, England, Dec. 10.-rhe British dreadnought Centurion, while speeding at rate of 20 knots off Port land Bill before dawn today, ran down and sank an unknown steamer. The battleship returned to port this after noon leaking badly and with a bat tered bow.
 The steamer tried to cross the bows of the warship, which str uck her well forward Win such .fo1ce that the steamers port light was found still burning after he collision on the Gen. turion's forecastle.
 Befor. the steamer cleared the bat tleship's smol1e she sank and no trace of her could be found, although boats were lowered and the Centurion cruis- ed about until long after dawn. The steamer plunged to the bottom so quickly that the crew of the battleship could not determine whether she was a tramp or a passenger ship.
 The bows of tho battleship were dam aged by the anchor being driven through the plates
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
CONVICT PLANNED
 TO FREE PRISONER.
Plan Frustrated and Bad Man is Now
 in Limbo.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 1o.-That Frank Holloway, bank robber and es- caped convict, was in Memphis with several of his followers to intercept deputy United States marshal en route from Savannah, Ga, to Omaha, Neb., with Degs Nolan, accused of misuse of the mails, and free Nolan, developed tonight after the raiding of a cottage on the outskirts of Memphis early to- day, the capture of Holloway and sev- eral of his followers and the killing of another, Kinney" Bergen, ex-convict.
 Holloway, according to Chief of De- tectives James Roper, has admitted that such was his plan, frustrated be- cause of the circuitous route taken by the officers having Nolan in custody. As sequel Detective Ernest Nolan of the local force is under suspension because of failure to make known his alleged knowledge of the presence of Holloway in this city. Deggs Nolan is brother of the detective; Holloway is cousin.
 Jack Munday, said to 1e a member of the gang, but who was not in the house at the time of the raid. is being searched for tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
RECEIVED g FOR
 KILLING A MAN.
Youth Testifies That He Was Elm
 pIeyed by Bartender.

New York, Dec. 10.-Thomas Gan non, a slightly built, quiet voiced youth of 20, told on the witness stand today how he had murdered a man for S2. He was testifying at the trial of Fred erick Spence, bartender, charged with instigating Cannon to kill Chris topher Larsen, a laborer.
 Cannon, who already has acknow- ledged his guilt and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, said he had no griev ance of his own against Larsen and had known Spence for less than a month before the shooting. He met him in saloon the night of the crime, he testified. and consented to go with others to Larsen's home and "clean up bunch" that had attacked Spence. When Larsen appeared and made rush for him he shot the man, Cannon testified. After the shooting he ran away and with Spence made several visits to various saloons.
 Spence handed me $2," testified the witness and said I will give you some more some other time"
 On cross examination Cannon de- clared he had not planned to kill the man when he went to the house, his object being only to get an apology for Spence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
CHILD IN TEARS ON
 THE WITNESS STAND.
Four Year Old Testifiss Against AL
 Ieged Assailant.

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 10.-Albert G. Duncan of this city was again put on trial in the criminal court today, charged with a statutory offense, the complainant being Gertrude Bloom quist, years of age. Duncan was on trial last week. but the judge stopped the case and discharged the jury, de- claring it a mistrial, on motion of de- fendant's attorney.ruling that the child was not old enough to make it's testi- mony or stories of the alleged crime of any value. State Attorney Alcorn de- clared his intention of pushing the case to a new trial. It was found difficult to secure a jury a large number of talesmen being examined. Consider able time was occupied this afternoon by States Attorney Alcorn in examin- ing the little girl in an endeawor to qualify her as witness. Attorney for the defense entered objection. When the child was put on the stand she broke into tears. and the whole court room was moved at the scene.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
New York State Officials Have Been Endeavoring
 Since 1910 to Secure an Accounting
MATTER IN HANDS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
General Pleads For Further Extension of Time Until Dec 20 Funds Were Paid to Him as Chairman of New York Monuments Committee = Comptroller Alleges That Shortage of $29,246.44 Exsts-May Get More Time.

torney General Carmody, the comp troller on Nov. 21 notified General Sickles that under no circumstances will an extension of time for this set clement be granted beyond December G."
 Shortage of $2e,246.44.
 Not having heard from General Sickles by December 6, the comptrol Ter wrote Attorney General Carmody that shortage of S29,246.4P existed and that repeated demands have been made for the restoration of these funds'
 T take the liberty of submitting the matter to you," he added, for such action as you may deem necessary for the prompt protection of the states interest in the restoration of these funds"
 SickIes Asks for Extension of Time.
 The comptroller also advised the members of the commission of the situation. ceived a letter from General Sickles asking for a further brief extension of tine.
 'I regret to be compelled to ask you for a brief extension of the time named for the payment of the amount I owe the state," wrote the general. T beg your kind indulgence until December 20, when I am confident I shall be able to obtain a loan on my three houses and lots on the corner of Fifth avenue and Ninth street.
 Meeting of Commission. \ Attorney General Carmody advised Comptroller Sohmer to grant the ex- tension requested.
 The commission held a meeting in New York city yesterday, but it is not known here what action was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
AVIATOR JULES VEDRINES
 HoWLED OFF PLATFORM
Socialists Accuse Him of Dsserting
 Them and Prevent Lecture.

St: Denis. France, Dec. fO.-The greet French aviator, Jules Vedrines, is the latest example of the proverb "A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country and his own house."
 When he arpeared on the stage of theater tonight for the purpose of delivering a lecture entitled How I Became an Aviator" before the resi- dents of his native town, he was howl ed down.
 Former friends and comrades &C., cused him of deserting the socialist cause, and they raised such disturb ance in the theater that the lecture had to be abandoned. He withdrew amid scenes of great disorder.
 Jules Vedrines recently won the in- ternational aviation race for the James Gordon Bennett trophy at Chicago; won the Paris to- Madrid race in 1911, has broke many aviation records, and has many victories to his credit
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
Disastrous Fire
 At Cincinnati
THREE BUILDINGS, OVER 1oo
 OFFICES WIPED OUT.
MAY BE LOSS OF LIFE
Hotel Among the Structures Burned Fireproof Bank Building Ruined Eleven Persons Overcome by Smoke

Cincinnati, Dec. 10-Three of this clty's leading establishments as well as more than hundred offices were destroyed by fire tonight. The Gib- son hotel, the Rendiggs- -Lothman com pany, department store. w. l.. Doug las Shoe company and the offices of the Missouri Pacific railway were swept completely by the flames while the top ten floors of the Union Trust building, a IT story fireproof struc- ture, were practically ruined
 Loss of Life Unknown. whether there was any loss of life Is undetermined. The hotel man agement insists that all of it's guests were notified in time to get out. while the police are of the opinion that there might have been persons left in the rooms. This latter opinion is based on the rapidity with which the flames spread.
 Women Working on Fifteenth Fiber.
 Another report that fatalities have occurred in. the fire but which can not be verified is that there were a number of scrub women working on the fifteenth floor of the Union Trust building when the fire broke out and were overcome by smoke.
 Loss Estimated at S6eo,OOo.
 The loss is estimated by the man. agement of the Gibson house at s950.- 0O0, that on Rendiggs- -Lothman, S1OO.- OQ0; Douglas Shoe company, S25,Ooo; Missouri Pacific s15,OOO and the Union Trust building s2O0,OO.
 Eleven Overcome by Smoke.
 The theory of suffocation in the Union Trust building is upheld to a degree by the .fact that eleven per sons were taken out of the building below the fourteenth floor. all off whom were more or less overcome bv smoke. Several fremen who effected the rescue were taken out in a serious condition and rushed to the hospitals.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-11
GRACE SENTENCED TO
 THE ELECTRIC. CHAIR. Polyganist Convicted of Fratioids Al. CT Few Minutes Deiiberation.

Newburg, N. Y, Dec. 10.-Anthony William Grace was convicted tonight of murder in the first degree for kill Ing his brother, Jack" Grace wrest- Ter, on September T. Justice Tomp- kins sentenced Grace to die in the cleo tric chair during the week of January 27, 1913. The jury had deIiberated only few minutes.
 Grace, it is charged, beat his brother to death in a room in Walden, N. Y, club. He robbed the body. married three days later and used the stolen money to defray expenses for his hon. eymoon.
 The states contention as to a mo- tive for the murder was that Grace feared his brother would expose the fact that he was already twice mar ried, and thus prevent his third we'd ding. The prosecution showed that the convicted man has wife and three children in Fall River, Mass, and a wife in Lowell, Mass.