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The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-06-17
TODAY IS THIRTEENTH ANNI.
VERSARY OF ADMISSION DAY
Review Of EventfuI Occasion, When Hawaii
Came Into the Sisterhood of States
and Territories.
LRenrinted from The Adyertiser OF JUNO Isl 19oO.l

7ertlser OF JlIne ID, IyUU.J
be with us and to be our guide in all
things right and just. And we further
implore that you bestow your blessings
upon us and lead us in the path OF
life, in the name of Jesus Christ
Amen.'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
INSTITUTE
TO HOLD MEETINGS
Van Buren, County Society Will Hold
Series of Meetings in January
Throughout the County.

The Van Buren, County Farmers To-
stitute Society will hold a series Of meet
ings in January as follows: Glendale,
Jan. 6; Lawrence. Jan. Z; Hamilton, Jan.
g.: Keeler, Jan. 8; Covert, Jan. 10; La
Gotta, Jan. IL.
Mrs. j S. Bartlett OF Kalamazoo. will
be the State speaker and will talk on
topics Of interest to every farmer. All
are cordially invited to attend where pos
sible.
The County Roundup will be held in
Bangor, January 20 and 30. Colon b.
Lille, Chas. b. Cook, Prof Ernest Burn
ham, and Mrs. +. D. Saunders will be
the State Speakers and will talk on the
following topics: Care of the Dairy Herd;
The Silo and Silage; Soil Fertility Alfsl.
ia Growing; Hog Raising; Potato Culture;
Care and Spraying of the Orchard; APri-
culture in the Rural Schools and The
Farm Kitchen. A Woman's Congress
will be held on the afternoon of the Both.
Everyone who can should attend part or
all of these meetings
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
X. l.. Tuttle Sends First
Package Under the
New System.
THINGS TO Be REMEMBERED
Certain Regulations Must Be Observed
In Order to Secure Benefits Of
Parcels Post System.

The Parcels Post system went into
effect all over the country the first day
of the year.
The first sale OF Parcels Post stamps
at the local post Office was made to The
True NortherDer, which concern pur-
chased a complete set Of the new stamps
to frame and keep as souvenirs, together
with Postal Savings Certificate No. |,
which was obtained when that system
was established, and for similar pur-
pose.
The second sale of the new stamps
was made to T.. K. CGdman, Who also
desires them to keep as souvenirs.
The first package to be mailed from
the local Office by Parcels Post was sent
by our popular florist. Il. l.. Tuttle
The package contained flowers for Gus
toner 10 Lawrence. 1t weighed one
pound and eight ounces, and the cost OF
mailing was eight cents. Lawrence
comes within the first zone, in which the
rate is five cents for package weighing
from four ounces to one pound, and
three cents for each additIC nal pound or
fraction thereof.
ULder the old merchandise rate OF
postage it would have cost Mr.. Tuttle "a
cents TO mail the aforesaid package OF
flowers to Lawrence.
Following are just a few things to re-
member 10 connection with the Parcels
Post:
All merchandise must now go by Par
GELS Post except packages weighing up
to four pounds which sehder desires to
seal and send as first class maiD
All packages must bear the distinctive
Parcels Post stamps. Ordinary postage
stamps can no lougAr bs used on mer-
chandIse that goes as ,ourth class mat
ter
Parcels Post packages cannot be reg
istered, neither can ,hey be at"special
delivery. The sender may iusure him.
self against loss, however, b. buying en-
insurance stamp for 10 cents. Ii iusures
up Ic $50.
Wrap or pack he goods securely, but
do pot seal The name OF the sender
must be on the outside of the package
marked From -(name of sender.l"
Parce,s containing perIshabIe articles
must be marked "Pershable.
Parcels containing breakab.e articles
must be marked Fragile"
Packages over elrven pounds in
weight will not be accepted.
Packages over seventy-tvo inches in
combined length aud girlh will not be
accepted. This means the extreme length
and the actual measurement of tape
encrcllng the parcel at its thlckest
point.
All questions 10 regard TO the various
features OF the new law vii! he cheer
fully answered at the postofiice
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
WATCH PARTY

A merry crowd of young people
watched the "old year out aud the new
year in" at George Hoskins beautiful
country home. three miles east of Paw
Paw. Various games were played until
twelve o'clock when dainty refreshments
were served by Mrs. Hosking, assisted
by Mrs. Howarth. After ringing the
school house bell for ten minutes the
crowd dispersed proounncng this the
most enjoyable party of the year. Those
present were the Misses Helen Harrison,
Flossie Soues, Agnes Cagney, Erma
Ratbburn and Helen Ciapp. and Messers
George Hoskins, Eli Curtiss, Cecil Ho-
warth, Neil Prater and Lynn Sherrod.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
Baptist Church Was Scene
of a Merry Party on
Friday Night.
FOUR COLLEGES REPRESENTED
Evenings Entertainment Was Program
of Contests, Which Caused Lively
and Lauehable Exertions.

The Baptist church last Friday night,
was the scene of merry party made up
of young people, old and middle. aged
folks and child reu. There were Bap-
tists-many of them-Presby terians, a
bunch, lot of Methodists holding their
own and few lively ones representing
the Christian church. This occasion was
a union church social, and it served its
purpose.
The lower part OF the church was
thrown open for the evening, and each
OF the corners OF the room was decorated
with the colors of the college supported
by the denominations represented. The
Methodist corner was draped with red
a I'D green crepe paper ribbon effect in
The colors Of Albion. Alma corner had
ribbons OF red and white over the heads
Of the Presbyterlans, Kalamazoo Baptist
college colors were orange and black e.,
and Drake University was mod estly
trimmed by the Disciples IN blue and
white. This corner so contained a
decoy drake, sitting demurely among
the hilarious surrounding. The yell
masters were 10 free voice and kept the
occupants OF the four corners on the
job. 1t seemed that every body had an
attack OF the rah rahs.
A program Of stunts was a feature OF
the EVENINGS entertainment. A candi-
date was sent from each college to par
ticipate 10 these events. The first was
the standing broad grin. The big fou
faced each other for the ordeal and were
requested TO ADJUST a grin on the broad
est and most generous lines possible,
and not only to have but to hold for one
minute the pleasant (Yl facial expression
until the judges co1ld take exact meas
urement of its shape. Well, who ever
thought there was so very much differ
ence in this, anywal? A grin Is grin,
or should be, but it not. These four
young people were az many types. From
the little two iuch article, TO the limit OF
the yard stick was The exhibition. The
grin that took the gold medal was of the
jack o lantern description and was pro-
duced by that olg, good natured, whole
some Will Howe, who can auy time con-
pete for prize of smiles and win where
he would surely lose out in a contest of
frowns. Three rahs for Drake
Other contests were IN order, Rev.
Marshall carrying off honors for Alma,
Miss Margaret Southwurth for Kala-
mazoo Baptist and Albion won the relay.
All sorts Of games were played aud
popcorn and apples were plenty.
May there be many more such pleasant
evenings. This occasion made an oppor-
tunity for the many young people who
are home from the several colleges for
their vacation to meet before again tax.
iug up the business of education.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
LADIES OF COTERIE
HOLD ANNUAL FEAST
About so Members of Coterie Club
Enjoying Many Good Things at
Annual Dinner Held Dec. 27.

Notwithstanding I" la Santa Claus
was emptying her new feather bed righ
down on the still green earth, about 30
aides of the Coterie with their house
guests risked foe feathers and all and
made their way to the dining rooms Of
Presbyterian church, where the club
had decided 20 hold Its annual feast of
chicken pie aud other good things. The
able chairman, Mrs. Amanda Hoyt, aud
her capable assistants had spared no
pains TO make this event one OF the most
successful ~ the history of the club.
At |: 30 all were seated aud after the
inner-self had partakIu until unable to
partake OF more, the higher and intel
lectual self was treated to many good
and bright savings. Rev Mecca Varne,
acted as toastmistress in a most charm
ing and witty manuer. She first intro
duced Mrs. Mabel Miller, who responded
to the toast "Frlendship." Mrs. Miller
gave US good meauiug of that valuable
word with many good things with v hich
TO start the new year. Mrs Varney in
glowing terms next introduced the
Funny Man" of the club Mrs. Belle
Johnson, who, 10 her own witty way,
told OF Woman's Sphere, and this toast
was most complex and left her anxious
listeners very much in doubt. Mrs.
ToastmIstress next called upon the Rev.
Olivia j. Woodman, who vas to respond
to "The Lost Cause" Mrs. Wood nan
said: "A good ause was never lost" and
in her capable and original manner
convinced US that such was the case. |
took several of the ladies to handle the
subject, "WomaD's Occupation Ac.
cording to the toast we were left won
deriug when and where the good Lord
ever gave woman breathing spell. The
remainder of the afternoon was spent 10
social chat.
Many regrets were heard that our
GENIAL president was unable to be pres
eut to enjoy the day as her pleasant face
is always greatly missed. All departed
feeling that they had indeed dinej upon
ali the good thugs OF earth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
BUT LITTLE CHANGE
At The COURT HOUSE
With the Exception of Probate Judge
and Prosecuting ATTORNEY, the old
Officials Retain Their Places.

All the newly elected county officers,
except Prosecutor Burhans, who Is au
sent in the West on a bushes trip, en-.
tered upon their official duties New
Years morning. PAs has been the un.
Uroken rule In Van Buren county for
more than fifty years, It was the gaily
capdrlsoned elephant that led the pro-
cesslon aud. with a single exceptloO, oore
the valiant, victorious ADD happy patriots
TO the scene OF their future labors aud
trlumphs. But following that popular
pachyderm SO iamilIar to Paw Paw peo.
pie, there appeared 40 animal OF strange
and startling aspect, giant bull moose,
astride of which, graspIng The pair OF
huge, branching autlers that ornamente
the head of the ungainly beast, rode
Probate Judge William Killefer, "alone
10 his glory" Ihe donkey was not taken
from It's stable; indeed, it has not ap-
peared IN public for so many years that
the oldest lnhabitanI" scarcely remem-
bers to ever have seen il. NTH the ex.
ception of probate Judge aud the prose-
cutting attorney, above mentioned, there
Is no change 10 the per sonGel of the
court house ring
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
SHOULD The PHILlIES
WIN WORLDS SERIES
A Trio of WelI-Known Paw Paw
Real Estate Hustlers Will Make
Trip to Europe.

Should the Philadelphia team win the
pennant 10 the National league next
season the real estate firm Of Titus,
Decker q KIllefer is going abroad and
Bill Killefer, the new member of the
firm, who is one of the star cstchers OF the
Phillies, is going to pay all the expenses
while the trio of property husters com
pare real estate values on the other side
OF the pond.
Gbe trip through Europe all depends
on whether The PhlIies win the pennaut
in their league and 10 this way hitch up
with the American team for the worlds
championship. Bill Killefer thinks the
games are going to be played, too
Yes, it is true that tins firm is going
abroad il | yet into the worlds series
aud get some of that Big money" said
KilIefer yesterday afternoon. while we
haven't packed our trunks yet, | am
right here to tell you that there is an
ecelIe ut prospect that the trip will %
made
The Phillies were the worst crippled
aggregation in creation during the greater
part of last year The members OF the
team were in the hospital most of the
time. We hardly bad chance to get
acquainted with one another | had my
arm broken twice during the season.
but with all our misfortunes we came
strong near the close of the season and
the last trip west we made better show
ing than any OF them This year, il the
team can get away from the accidents
we are bound to finish as good as one,
two, three and | will not be surprised to
be one Of the players in the worlds
SERIES
Should the team win out there will be
no stopping US. We will go to Europe
aud look the place over. Just make it a
point to remember that the Philles with
any kind of good luck, will be out there
10 front when the season closes and if we
finish remember that the firm of Titus,
Decker & Killefer is going abroad for an
indefinite stay ''-Kalamszoo Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
SEVERE CASE OF
BLOOD POISONING
A. u. Craven May Lose Part of His
Hand as the Result of What Was
Thought to be Slight Injury.

ia. u. Craven, who is having a serious
time with blood poisoning, was iu Paw
Paw on tuesday Alt is nine weeks now
that Mr.. Craven has been confined
to the house nearly all Of the time and
unable to WORK. rhe blood poison started
from silver which entered finger
while buZzing wood. The silver was re-.
moved anu uUthIug vas thought If the
slight injury until the baud and arm
commenced paluing him the next day.
The whole arm and hand has been af-
fected, aud wnlie the arm is getting well
it is thought that it viii yet 0e necessary
to amputate tiGger before the wounds
IN the hand Will heal.
The many friends Of Mr.. Craven are
hoping for complete and speedy re.
coverv from the long period OF suffering.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
Stories of Long Ago

Williams as his wife, only year after
wards settling here, creates the suspicion
that this was the case. They added an
other 40 acres to their possessions little
later, making nice farm of 80 acres.
They lived for one year at the home of
The father then took up their residence
on their own land
In speaking of the market of those
days Mr.. Sheldon stated that he raised
great deal of corn as did all other
farmers here; in fact it was the principal
crop. The crop was usually sold here at
Is to 20 cents per bushel the imou t
for the produce TO be taken in trade.
They handled very little money-their
wants being mostly supplied with food
al clothing IN exchange for what they
produced Taxation was about one
quarter the assessment Of this day. What
little wheat WAS raised was mostly
hauled to st. Joseph where it brought
the top notch OF 80 certs per bushel and
only had 20 haul it 30 miles. These are
some of the rare experiences Of the men
VINO caue here during the baby hood Of
Michigan
Six children came to their home, three
dying IN infancy, aud two daugeters and
one son are suil living. Mrs. Ada Adel
Stocking lives 10 a suburb of Oakland,
Cal, Mrs. Clarabe Bale resides four
mIles east of Paw Paw, and the son,
Frederick, lives IN the home with his
father in this village MIR Sheldon has
lived IN this place 80 years. His wife
died December |, 1911, and 10 a short
time Frederick Sheldon and family
moved here from Bangor.
Mr.. Sheldon gas teacher for mum
ber OF years often bringing to the
minds Of his visitors the pleasures as
well as the Inconvenience experienced
by the teacher in his unsettled condi
tion-a veritable rolling stone-boarding
around. He has never lost interest in
the schools and deplores the lack of
good spoilers IN the schools of today
He says there is nothing like the old
fashioned spelling school to sharpen the
wits OF the yougsters as when there WAS
spelling matcn 10 prospective, if work
would accomplish anything Ghey would
show those other districts who were the
champions. No one IN this age would
have the courage TO deny that spell
ing Is nearing the lost art stage.
Mr. Sheldon was at one time a mem.
Der Of the Grange and has been mem.
Der of the Baptist church since 1872 he
is nov unable TO coGe down town on sc
count OF his difficulty in walking, but
it has been only few weeks since be
was first confined to the house. This is
only temporary, as he is now capable OF
being about the house. A long life full
Of events and may the end be delayed TO
such time as il ceases to be a pleasure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
TRADES FOR GROCERY

An important real estate trade was
made Yesterday afternoon, when A. ID.
Gustin, of Paw Paw, traced his 60acre
farm near that town for the two.story
building and grocery owned by Ralph F..
Brown, on East North street. eThe farm
is located near Maple lake and is said to
be one OF the finest fruit farms ia Van
Buren, County. Mr.. Gustin will take
charge Of the grocery within the next
week. The new real estate firm Of Titus
Decker -& Killefer put the deal-througb
Kalamazoo Telegraph, Dec. %.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
STAMP SALES A
RECORD BREAK Err
Over 3, 700 One-Cent Stamps Sold on
Monday, December D, at the
Local Post Office.

The usual holiday rush was on at the
local postoffice last Monday and Tues
day. All day long from early opening
TO closing time there was constant
stream of patrons with packages to mails
The souvenir post card fad now plays
an important part in the volume OF mail,
{ -especialy at holiday time. % Monday
OF last week the Local office sold over
300 one cent stamps, major portion
OF which probably found place on
souvenir post cards The sales on other
stamped paper were in proportion, and
taken altogether it was strenuous day
in the postoffice, and probably a record
breaker es far as sale of stamps and the
volume of mail handled was concerned
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
WILL START WITH NEW YEAR,

May Trescott left this week for Ham
mond, Indiana, where he has accepted a
position with the Bick Laundry Co of
that places Jay understands the laun-
dry business and his employer will find
that he has selected good man for the
responsible position. lie will have the
best wishes of his friends here for his
success and a brand new year to start
with
Mrs. Trescott will go to Hammond 10
a short time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
OLIVER HAZARD p. SHELDON.


This part of Michigan when it became
settled up in 40 early day was largely
made up Of New York people. They
were the sons and daughters OF the
early settlers IF that state who were
anxious to try their fortunes at plopeer.
ing Among the many who came here
in the early 40's was family by the
name OF Sheld don, father, mother aud
five soos They came from Clarendon,
n. Y, and settled on farm one and
one. half miles east Of this village, which
is now known as the AseltIne farm, and
also familiar to some as the Chapln
place.
La this family OF boys was Oliver T..
Sheldon, our townsman, who was
young man 2l years OF age, having been
born 10 Claret don, n Y, the 18th day
Of December, 1924 When the family
decided u try their fortunes 10 the "far
west, as Michigan ther seemed to them,
this lad was full of youth and ambition.
he came 10 Buffalo with the household
goods on the canal and to Detroit on the
Great Westeru steamer, which by the way
filled the boy with wonder at its magui-
tude. 1t was heavily loaded with freight
and passengers aud among the people on
board we're 200 Swiss working men and
their families who were not allowed TO
mingle with the other passengers on ac-
count of ther unclean appearance. In
as much as th,ir errand was the same
AS the majority Of the people on board
westward bound-in search OF homes
and employ meut, they were hopeful and
happy among themselves and the fact
of their being confued to one deck on
account of ostracism did not IN the least
interfere with their contentment.
The worldly goods of the Sheldon fam
lily and its young custodian then came
by the Michigan Central road to Mar.
shall, that point being the terminus OF
the road. Then the only way to reach
their destination was by team, which
was accomplished in the course OF time
Nearly 30 miles of tedious and weari.
some travel over the ola stage route on
the famous territorial road.
The young man after time bought
40 acres of land near the old homestead
and commenced farming for himself. All
this time that the Young farmer was pre-
pairing his land for the harvest that be
expected to reap, he was say
ing little but thinking much abont his
sweetheart in old New York state and
planning on a new home here with her
as the central figure. There must have
been certain amount of correspondence
afterward and some sort OF agreement
before the youth left his eastern home
in regard to this, for the fact that he
made the journey to her home in Haw-
ley, n. Y, aud returned with Evaline
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
RETURNED FROM COAST.

Glenn r. Warner returned from the
Pacific coast last Monday evening and
gives a good account of the country, the
people, the scenery, his travelling CON-
psuion and in fact everything was rosy
from the start until he returned to his
native town.
10 company with VIM. Fitzgerald Of
Kalamazoo Mr.. Warner left here on De.
cember for western trip. 1t is the
first vacation he has taken for some
time. de left Van Buren, and her legal
business behind and returned benefited
by the change of scene.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
TO VISIT NATIONAL CAPITAL

Jason Woodman, who used to belong
to US but has been confiscated by the
people of Kalamazoo, will start next
Monday for Washington, ID. c., to at
tend the annual convention Of the farm
experts of the United States. e
Mr.. Woodman is thoroughly interest
ed and enthused over the work to which
be has'been assigned and is not ouly a
good teacher, but more-a good student.
He expects to gain valuable infor nation
from the experience and observation Of
those men ia convention and TO come
back armed with new ideas to impart to
the farmers tha. will be OF untold bene-
fit to them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
REMEMBER THE MAIL CARRIERS

The rural patrons OF the postoffice are
requested to be as thoughtful of the
comfort OF the carriers as possible dur
ing the winter months. Loose coins
placed in the mail box during cold
weather means cold fingers, delay and
much Inconvenience to the carriers. A
little thoughtfulness on the part OF the
rural patrons will relieve the carriers OF
much annoyance and will be appreciated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
Gard of Thanks.

We extend our sincere thanks to the
relatives and friends who assisted Us
during the recent illness and death of
our loved mother and grandmother; also
to Rev. Marshall for his kind words OF
sympathy and cheer, and to the friends
who furnished flowers.
Mrs Sarah Nash and family
Mr.. s. A. Flagler,
Mrs Cara McE Hiog.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
DEATH OF MRS. HARwICK

A copy of the Charleston Republican,
published at Charleston, Washington,
contains notice of the death OF Mrs.
Asdrew Harwick of that place, on Decem-
Der ii. She was resident OF this coun-
ty for number of years and still has
relatives living here, though her immed-
late family live in the state where the
mother died. She was Miss Eleanor
A Armstrong before her marriage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03
LOCAL MAN HONORED.

Harvey A Sherman, the popular and
efficient stenographer of the Both Judicial
circuit, has the honor of having been
elected vice president OF the State Asso-
citation OF Stenographers in session at
Lansing last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1913-01-03

wish to express my sincere thanks
to the friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted in our bereavement of
husband and father, and also thank
the Glendale singers for their music.
Mrs. Edna Meabon and children