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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12

How a Foreign Tour Affected the
Business Attitude of Brook
lyn Grocer.

A thrifty Brooklyn grocer who be-
gan his career Of success driving de-
livery wagon, became ambitious after
he had bought out his former en-
ployer and for two or three years was
doing far better than ever and thought
he would make a European trip as
others were doing who hadn't as much
money as he had. He arranged his
business for three months absence
and sailed away on a big ship, says
the Argonaut.
In due course he returned, and his
foreign experiences had puffed him up
amazingly. He stuck to his grocery,
but he looked down upon 1t with dis
dain and never lent a hand to his
clerks as once he did
One day he was standing in front
looking over the arrangement Of the
various articles usually displayed in
front OF groceries, and lady came by
who was one of his old customers.
She looked around a minute or so for
what she wanted and found it. "Oh.
Mr. Blank" she said, what are the
potatoes WORTH" But he made no
reply. Not he. John" he called to
a clerk inside, John, come out here
and tell the lady what potatoes are
worth"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
WILLING TO SUFFER AGAIN
Old Woman's Prayers Were Not Elk.
actIy the Result Of a Feeling
of Gratitude.

A lady had friend who called to
see her one day, accompanied by her
poodle. On the way they met an old
beggar woman, whose appearance so
annoyed the dog that it promptly bit
the mendicant, whose bowls and la
mentations terrified the kind-hearted
lady Here, my poor woman, here's
ten shillings for you," she said, nerv.
ously rendering the coin.
The old woman grabbed it, and then
fell on her knees in the middle Of the
road and started praying for all she
was worth, regardless of mud or mo-
tors.
"And people say the lower orders
are irreligious and ungrateful," solilo-
quized her ladyship, who was quite
touched by the exhibition.
AT last the applications became
more and more vehement, and curios-
ity prompted the donor to inquire
what special blessings were being in
voked. What are you praying for?"
said she.
The old vagrant stopped and looked
at her sympathetic inquirer. Sure,
an I'm askin' the blessed saints to
persuade the crathur to bite me on
the other leg!" she answered.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
BEST OF SANDWICHES
SOME NEW IDEAS EVOLVED BY
CLEVER COOKS.
Improvements In the Popular Tit-BIt
Known az the "cIub" Have Been
Made-Oysters Used In Place
Of Chicken.

Tea rooms in the big city shopping
districts are serving some new vari
cites of the always popular club sand
witch. While the principal ingredi
ents remain the same each style OF
club sandwich differs from it's fellows
In some detail which makes it dis.
tinctive.
sandwich Is served with a toasted
English muffin substituted for the
usual slices of toasted bread. 1t is
set down before one garnished with a
few sprays of parsley pressed deep
into the yielding surface of the half
muffin which tops the substantial fill
ing Of chicken, bacon, mayonnaise, let
tuce and sliced tomato. Watercress
Is used in similar fashion, the spray
Of green in either case being embedded
In the toasted muffin so firmly that it
seems to be little flower holder.
Two halves of trumpet are used for a
similar sandwich and filed with the
same combination, making a sand
witch still more hearty.
Where toasted bread is used vari-
ETY. is given to the club sandwich by
reason Of some other meat or fish be-
ing substituted for the usual founda-
ton layer Of breast of chicken. Thin
ly sliced duck Is delicious with the
bacon and other ingredients, and tur-
key is also another good substitute.
nf
freshly cut from a hot roast and
moistened with horseradish may also
be used, and strips Of rare steak are
equally appropriate.
An oyster club sandwich has for
it's distinctive feature two or three
large fried oysters. These are laid
on the under slice of toast, sprinkled
with lemon juice and then topped with
two strips of bacon, two lettuce
leaves, a spoonful of mayonnaise and
then the second slice of toast
For those who do not care for fried
oysters the oyster club sandwich
comes in still different form, the
oysters being poached in their own
liquor until the gills curl, when they
are drained of moisture and used for
the foundation Of the sandwich. If
preferred oyster club sandwiches may
be served with Russian dressing in
stead of mayonnaise, as the addition
Of the tomato flavor in the chilli sauce
is particularly agreeable with oysters,
either fried or poached.
20 ri I,,h oh, t. 10
of large boned sardines sprinkled with
lemon juice and arranged as usual
and finely cut lobster either hot or
cold, offers still another variety.
The egg club sandwich is usually
served with a basis Of an egg fried on
both sides, and seasoned we'll with
salt, pepper and paprika before the
other materials for the sandwich are
added. Hard-boiled eggs, sliced or
chopped, result in a sandwich less
rich. In both cases the eggs should
be served hot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
HOW FAR BACK CAN YOU GO?
Here's Man Recalls Trivial Thing Hap
pening When He Was Three
Years Old.

II have found in my Investigations, -
said one interested in the study of
psychological phenomena, that for a
man to recall incidents in his life when
he was four years old is the average
limit OF memory, although have met
persons who claim to be able to re-
member events in their lives as far
back as when they were two years old.
| know that have vivid recollection
OF several things that must have oc-
Cured when | was not yet three, for
the printed record Of events that were
contemporary with that time prove it
by association.
One of these trivial things that
recall was the reference of a kindly
old lady to my first pair of boots,
which had red tops, fashion brought
in by certain class of men who were
laborers on a railroad which was in
course of construction a few miles
away
You look just like one of the rail
readers working up yonder along the
river said she to me-
And / can remember the quizzical
look on her face as plainly as | saw it
that day 81 years ago. was not yet
three years old, and just then was the
time the railroaders were working up
along the river.
But the memory that recalls events
earlier than the four-year-old period Of
life is rare; in fact, it is phenomenal"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Out From His Hand Waved the Long
White Veil.

young ladies with whom he came in
contact. Altogether he was a gentle
man, but she could not palliate a tim
idity which might imply cowardice.
Two evenings previous, in the white
moonlight, amid garden airs redolent
with the soft perfume of flowers, he
had very nearly told her all. The
passing of laughing, chatting couple
of friends had abashed him. He was
embarrassed and i'll at ease after that,
and Grace found him poor company
for the rest of the evening" She was
somewhat nettled, she knew not why.
She had not yet fully fathomed the
real depths of her budding soul.
Today, Gerald of verify believed
1t would be his final companionship
with the fair young creature who had
transformed his whole life. She was
returning to southern city, he to the
West. They would be widely separat-
ed. He dreaded a refusal of his love.
Faint-hearted and sensitive, he had
made up his mind that he would not
speak the words that might bring him
crushing despair. He would seek her
permission to correspond with her,
and hope for the future.
I'VE seem to be off the regular
course" he remarked, as he discov-
cred that they were crossing an unfa-
miliar reach of barren land fronting
the bay.
Eyes, l do not remember of having
ever been here before" responded
Grace.
There is a road here" observed
Gerald, $50 we may as well keep on.
II may turn into a better one beyond
that grove of trees. All, a break
down."
In truth it was. Directly behind
what seemed to be a small sand dune,
the wheels stuck in the heavy sand,
came to stop. A snap had an
nounced a breakage through the un-
usual pulling stress. Gerald got out
and looked the machine over.
ct am sorry" he said. "but shall
have to walk back to the last garage
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12

TEST OF COURAGE
BY MARY HOWELL FOOTE.


Cannons were booming, but in a
country at peace. Martial music filled
the air, but it was the accompaniment
to military practice maneuvers. Ger.
aid Price and Grace Rowland sped
along the smooth sloping shore of
Chesapeake bay, noting the same and
taking in at a safe distance naval
and camp tactics.
The last day of the week, the last
day of the month, the last day of my
vacation" spoke Grace, with quite a
sigh, and she bestowed glance of un-
derveiled real gratitude and apprecia-
ton upon the escort who had tried to
make her two weeks respite from
studio work in the hot, dusty city
pleasant for her.
"And the last auto drive we shall
take together" murmured Gerald in
tones of manifest regret.
"There-there is next season, you
know" suggested Grace, with hope
full smile.
There was that in her tones that
thrilled Gerald Price-genuine SINGER
lily. He did not follow up the mute
reckoning Of those lovely, longing
eyes. He was shy fellow and he
blushed. Then a narrow, winding
course required some expert maneuv-
ering, and the thread of the converse
ton that might have led to his hearts
desire was interrupted
He was shy and reticent in mind
and manner, this novice in the courts
of love. Many time at lawn parties
and picnics he had envied the big,
boisterous fellows whose brisk ways
he took for courage. He had not their
Initiative, he thought. He must ap-
pear as their inferior, he decided. And
this had made him timid-hearted
whenever he was with Grace. That
ne loved her deeply he was sure That
she returned his affection he very
much doubted.
The bold, brash ways of forward
youths had not made the impression
upon Miss Rowland that he fancied,
but Gerald did not know this. She
was, however, disappointed that Ger
aid did not act more seif-assertive. His
shyness was rather a merit with her,
for it covered intense respect for the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Notice OF Hearing Claims.

State OF Michigan The PROT ate Court fore the
County of Van Buren,.
In the matter of the estate OF Francis Cooper,
deceased
Notice is hereby given that four months from the
10th day Of February, A. ID. 1913, have been al
lowed for creditors 10 present their claims against
said deceased to said court for examination and adj
justment, and that all creditors of said deceased
are required TO present their claims to said court at
the probate Office In the village Of Paw Paw, In said
county, on or before the 14th day of June, A.
ID 1915 and that said claims will be heard by said
court on Monday the 14th day of June, A. ID.
1915, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon.
Dated February 10th, A. ID. 1919.
VIM. KILLEFER.
Ola Judge of Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
The Pittsburgh of Africa.

The Pittsburgh of Africa probably
will be in Katanga, in the Belgian
Congo. It's development may be halt
ed for a time by reason of the Euro
pean war, but it seems destined to
grow into one of the great industrial
centers of the world. The district is
not far from Lake fanganyika, which
is between Belgian Congo and Ger
man East Africa, and near by are vast
deposits of coal, copper, iron and tin.
At present attention is devoted prin-
cipally to copper, shelters for which
are at Lubumbashi, near Elizabeth
ville.-Commerce and Finance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Fruit Cream.

Cook the juice of three lemons and
three oranges with two cupfuls Of
sugar, set aside to cool Soften two
tablespoonful of gelatin with milk,
then heat over hot water until dis
solved. Whip two cupfuls of cream,
add the fruit juice and gelatin, stir
until well blended, then pile high in
a deep dish or mold If preferred.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Steamed Dried Beef.

Here is an unusual recipe, but very
good one. Prepare a spiced vinegar as
for fruit pickles, only less highly sea-
soned. Cut very. very thin slices of
dried beef in narrow strips, diamond
or any fancy shape, and cut with scis-
sors. Steam the beef in the vinegar
for one hour Serve hot with toasted
waters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
When Thinos Are Darkest.

When you get into tight place and
everything goes against you till 1t
seems as IL you couldn't hold on a
minute longer. never give up then, for
that's just the time and place that the
tide will turn.-Harriet Beecher
Stowe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Stuffed Celery.

Wash tender celery hearts and put
them into cold water to become crisp.
Mash fresh cream cheese, then add
chopped nuts and chopped olives to
taste. Stuff the celery just before
serving and serve with toasted crack.
ers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Russian Sport.

Russian horses are good racers on
turf, but during the long winters
when sport is wanted they are shod
with special kind of light shoes with
sharp calks and raced on the ice. It
is said that their speed is often aston"
fishing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Woodcraft.

You can make fire by rubbing two
pieces of dry wood together, but 1t Is
not believed that this method will ever
supersede the plan of rubbing a
match against piece Of sandpaper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Daily Thouuht.

Take note of the hour ere It slips
past; so seldom does the moment
come which is truly fateful and great.
Schiller.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12

For Removing Machine Grease.
To remove machine grease from
delicate fabrics use cold water, am
monia and soap. This will not cause
the color to run.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12
Something to Forget.

The man who knows all about
women should forget 1t II he values
his own peace Of mind.-Atlanta Jour
nal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12

TO LOAN-On real estate, $1,000. Write
L Z. L. Downing 4 Son,
1882 Ferdinand St. Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-02-12

WANTED Giant Stringless Green Pod and
w Wardwells Wax Bean seed
sofa 8. Nj. Carpp Canning Co., Hartford, Mich.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Renew Now

We have just added a mailing
machine to the Mirror equip.
nent, and as soon as possible,
the names of all subscribers will
he put IN type, with the time to
which the subscription is paid,
and the addresses will be printed
on slips which will be pasted on
by the machine. The machine is
the latest model and will put the
names on the paper in a hurry.
If you want your name on the
list to continue receiving the |
Mirror please pay up now, as we
do not want to go to the expense |
of putting your name in type if
you do not care for the paper.
Renew today.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
TONIGHT!

All ladies' interested in The
"Trip Around the World will
please meet with Mrs. ID. Rey
nolds tonight at 1:30. If you are
willing to assist in this worthy
cause you are asked to be pres.
ent at this meeting. A complete
organization will be effected, and
it will be so arranged that every
lady assisting in the work will be
given a chance to take the trip
be present at the roundup or the
journey end al the opera house
where IA program will be given.
Decorations for the different ma
tons, what to serve, and other
points of interest will be discus.
sed at this meeting. Do not fail
to be present.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
J. c. Robertson's Death

The funeral services of J. G.
Robertson, who was found dead
in his room at the Madison Hotel
at Springfield Wednesday of last
week. were held at Prairie Hol.
low Friday afternoon by Rev. B.
B. Hylton.
S. H. Robertson, of Macomb,
went to Springfield and took
charge of the body. He says
the death was evidently acci
dental, and not suicide nor mur-
der. The gas in his room was
still flowing when the body was
found. The chambermaid in the
hotel had noticed the odor of es.
Gaping gas, but had failed to re-
port the matter until the dis
covery of the body.
1t is thought the death was
accidental, caused by Mr.. Rob.
ertson's failure to properly turn
off the gas when retiring, and no
coroner's indhestwas held.
Mr.. Robertson was about 60
years of age and had formerly
been in the lumber business a.
Monett. He had secured a
$4,000 judgment against a DO
ing company and the receipt
this money is now being souph,
by his relatives.
Mr.. Robertson stood we'll in
the estimation of the Macomb
people, and the bereaved family
have the sympathy of our people
in their loss.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
April 3 Is Cleanup Day

Saturday, April 3, is set for a
general clean up of the town and
all persons are requested to
clean their premises, by burning
all that can be bhrned, and plac.
ing the other rubbish in piles
along the streets or alleys, and
wagons will be employed to haul
it off.
All piles of manure in barns
and barn lots should be removed
and all such places thoroughly
cleansed, also all other places
tnat are calculated to create flies
or that will be a menace to pub.
lie health.
Superintendent c. Fl. Baltzell
of the Frisco has authorized Us
to pile all this rubbish on the
right of way near the tool house
and he will have it removed for
the city, as he is making a cru.
sade to clean the railroad right
of ways over his entire division,
and will render any assistance
possible toward cleaning and
beautifying our town in this
manner. In the near future he
will run a clean up special train
for this rubbish.
G.-S. BURNEY,
Mayor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Escapes and Is Captured

Walter W. Robertson, a Ma.
comb youth confined in the coun.
ty Jail at Hartville on the charge
of robbing stores at Mansfield,
broke Jail early Friday morning,
but was captured before noon
near Mansfield by posses from
Mansfield and HartviIle, who
started in pursuit as soon as the
fact of his escape became known.
He was taken back to Jail in the
jake Hoover auto, guarded by
Deputy Sheriffs John N. Pryor
and John Claxton, and Wint
Pryor, of Hartville. Ben Ar.
nall, of Hartvile, was also in
the party.
Sheriff w. |. Greer was called
TO near Mountain Grove Thurs
day morning by the serious i'll
ness of his father.
Robertson and George Clorich,
the latter awaiting trial for rob.
bing Frank Scheuermann's res.
idence here, were the only occu-
pants of the Jail. and they were
not confined in their cells, but
we're given the freedom of the
upstairs room in the Jail.
According TO reports Robert.
.rst attempted to escape by
digging through the concrete
floor. but gave this up and at
tackled the brick wall between
the room in which he was con
fined and the sheriff's office.
Going through this he went
down stairs and broke through
Jhe north wall. 1t is said q
inife, fork, hatchet and q stick
If wood we're the implemen 8
,sed to effect his escape. H.
the sheriff's effects l..
search, presumably, for
Weapon, but secured nothing
,ut some of the sheriff's wear
ng apparel, and left the Jail
about 5 o'clock, after working
,lllight to provide a means of
escape. CTGTIcfl refused to ac.
him.
Upon learning of his escape,
Irmed posses from Hartville and
Mansfield started in pursuit,
Robertson to the Sam.
lel Tripp farm, where he sur.
'endered without resistance.
lie was unarmed, but this fact
vas not learned until his cap
ure. He evidently intended
atching a freight train as he
vas headed for the Frisco rail.
oad at a place convenient to
hop" train.
Robertson is now confined in
/ cell to await trial not only on
charges of burglary and larceny,
'ut of jail breaking as we'll.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Back to the City For Him

Mr.. Finn, formerly member
of the Springfield police force,
was here this week. He had
traded property in Springfield
for farm in Pulaski county.
After a visit to the farm he de-
cided the lure of the city sur
passed the call of the wild and
he and his family determined to
return to Springfield.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
A Surprise

A large number of friends
took advantage of tha fact that
o. L. Robinett'S birthday ami.
versary came Sunday and called
on him en- masse Saturday night
without any invitation from
him and they didn't go home
Till morning They brought
baskets laden with good things
to eat and all present report a
most enjoyable time.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Bazaar Saturday, April 3

The Ladies' Mite Society of
the Christian church will hold a
bazlr at the Christian church on
Saturday, April 3. Refreshments
will be served for 10c, beginning
at 80. Watch for the old WON.
an with the 100 pockets. Come,
everybody. ADV
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
If You Want to Save Money

BY your Farming Implements
of j. G. Carter. He has Break.
ing Plows, Cultivators, Spring
Tooth Harrows, Corn Planters,
Disks and several other farming
tools. Also carries the McCorm.
ick Line of Machines. ADV.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Safety First!

Safety First. The protection
of your property by Fire and
Tornado Insurance is a safety
first business proposition. I rep
resent the best companies and
will appreciate your business.
Adv WARD B. HITCHCOCK
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
When You Buy Flour

If you want first.clasS Flour,
ask for the Kansas Diamond,
Bull Dog, or Crescent brands.
You will find them fer sale by j..
D. Reynolds, and the Cash Mer.
camille Co., at bottom prices.
Every sack guaranteed. Do not
fail to call for these brands when
you are in need of Flour. ADV.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Vote for Arnold

Arthur Arnold holds a first.
grade county certificate that was
issued on papers written at reg.
ular examination, which makes
him eligible to the office of coun.
ty superintendent of schools,
under the law. Voters, vote for
Arnold, He certainly can quail.
ify. adv
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
For Sale

1913 ) passenger Ford Auto.
mobile, full equipment, first
class shape. Cash or time pay.
ment. Inquire of
adv c. l.. BEACH.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Money to Loan

n. J. CRAIG HAS SOME
MONEY THAT HE DESIRES
TO LOAN ON GOOD, I'M.
PROVED FARMS IN ETH.
Err WRIGHT OR DOUGLAS
COUNTIES.
Adv n. ]. CRAIG
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-04-01
Cemetery Benefit

Those who have contributed
to the cemetery benefit fund, to
be used to build new fence or
put the old one in first class
shape, to clean up and otherwise
beautify the cemetery, are as
follows: