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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
Conference on Marketing
Advocates a Standard
Pack
S TAT INSPECTION A SUCCESS
Certified Grapes Well Re-
ceiUed. Federal Inspect
ion Bound to Come

G.. E. Prater Jr. returned from Chi
cago last week filled with enthusiasm
over the National Conference on
Marketing which he attended, and in
which he had a part in the program.
The conference of course covered all
branches of agricultural, dairy and
fruit marketing, but Mr.. Prater was
particularly interested in the fruit de-
partment. The same objects are
sought however, and will eventually
be attained in all the various depart
ments of marketing.
After considerable hard work and
much agitation, Michigan got just a
sample of state inspection this year.
In this connection, it may be said that
it was largely through Mr.. Prater's
efforts that real certified grapes be-
came reality this year; and also
that the first certified grapes ever
sold and shipped in the United States
came from the Wolverine cooperative
company at Paw Paw of which Mr..
Prater is manager. Certified grapes
of course was an experiment this year
AS in all innovations or progressive
movements in any line, there were
many skeptics. Many who doubted
the advisability of it. But it is no
longer an experiment and the success
of the movement is now assured.
The success Of state inspection has
warranted a movement toward FEEDER
al inspection. This may take some
time, but it is sure to come. Then
the standard of packing in Michigan
will be the same as in every other
state. A customer who buys "AA"
car Of certified grapes in Michigan
then, no matter what state he is
from, will know. just what the stand
ard is. This standardization Of mark
citing will eventually come in all
BRANCHES of produce. This section
is especially interested in the grape
question, but other sections are talk
ing state and federal inspection for
all kinds of produce. The next ten
years will see many changes for the
benefit of both grower and consumer,
and the days of haphazard, hit and
miss packing of produce are numbered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
GRADES GAVE A
HIGH CLASS SHOW
Packed Opera House More
than Delighted Uith the
.SchooIEnterfainn1ent

One of the finest school entertain
ments ever given in Paw Paw was
witnessed by a packed Opera house
last Friday night. The program was
given by the grades from the first to
eighth inclusive, and there was not a
poor number from start to finish.
One noticeable feature which is wor-
thy of commentator was the utter
absence of confusion both on the stage
and behind the scenes. Over one
hundred and fifty pupils took part in
the evenings entertainment, and yet
everything moved off with clock like
precision. 1t would be extremely
difficult to pick out a single number
that was deserving of more praise
than the others. 1t was a finished
entertainment from the time the little
folks came out for the first number
until the curtain went down at the
close. The teachers of the various
grades are certainly entitled to much
credit for the excellence of the drills,
and the polished manner in which
every number on the program was
given. The High school orchestra is
also entitled to it's share of commen-
dation. There has been such mark
ed improvement in the orchestra dur
ing the present school year that one
would not recognize it as the same
organization. 1t reflects much credit
on the individual members, and also
on Mr.. Gottheimer, the instructor and
cornetist. Nearly seventy dollars
was realized from the receipts of the
evening, and everybody was satisfied,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15

Following are the officers elected
in Paw Paw chapter No. 81 r. A. M.
at the annual meeting last Monday
night. The newly elected officers will
be installed at a special convocation
next Monday evening December 18th.
F. N. Wakeman, H. p; DR.. George
Jackson, X; c. c. Young, S.; E. f.
Parks, Treas; VIM. Killefer, Sec;
Harry Nash, c. Of H.; M. H. Young,
P. S.; Harry Waters, r. A. c.; Will
ard Warner M. 3rd, "; Paul Smith,
M. End. "; George Ernsberger, M. 1st
"; c. w. Reynolds, Sen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15

The Oxford company presented the
Chocolate Soldier" for the second
number of the Coterie Lecture course
at the Opera house last Wednesday
evening. This was a splendid high
class company and gave most pleas
ing entertainment. 1t seems to be
the universal opinion, that it was the
best company ever appearing before
a Paw Paw audience on any lecture
course. 1t was certainly deserving
of packed house. If the people of
Paw Paw would only patronize the
"good things" that are brought here,
little more literally, it would offer
little more encouragement to those
who work hard to insure a good lee
ture course for the winter months.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
BIRNEY BROS. SELL
HOTEL TO MCNEIL

The Giddings Hotel at Lawton has
been sold to f. w. Mcneil who assum-
ed his new role of Landlord last Mon
day morning. The hotel was owned
and operated for many years by the
: Giddings brothers, Fred and Charley.
Some years ago they sold out to the
Birney Bros. Tim and Frank, who
have conducted the place since that
time About two years ago, the
Birney Bros. bought the Pike House
at Niles. Tim looked after their in
terests their and Frank remained at
Lawton. Many improvements have
been made in the Pike House, and
more are contemplated now that both
the boys can give their undivided at
tention to the one place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
PURELY LOCAL NEWS

Will Longwell is on the sick list
this week.
Charles Christie of Lawrence was
in Paw Paw on Monday.
Attorney Fred Cogshall of South
Haven was here on business Tuesday.
M. J. Grenell expects to leave soon
for Chicago to spent the winter there.
Hon. G.. w. Merriman of Hartford
was a Paw Paw visitor on Tuesday
last.
Miss Nellie Harrington is the new
assistant book-keeper at the First
National Bank.
Mrs. Sheridan Masters of Grand
Rapids was the guest Of Paw Paw
friends and relatives on Sunday.
Don't miss "The Thoroughbred" the
great five reel feature which will be
shown at the Idle Hour theatre to-
night.
John Bailey who has been ill for
some time was taken to the hospital
in Ann Arbor for treatment
on Monday. 1t is hoped that his re-
covery may be rapid.
Mrs. Helen Hibbard who has been
visiting friends and relatives here for
some time, leaves this Friday for her
home in Huntington Park, California.
She will stop in Chicago for few
days the guest of her granddaughter,
Mrs. Bertha Frye.
The members of the M. +. church
enjoyed a social last Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Devall on east Main street. The
home was decorated with appropriate
Christmas trimmings, and large
company passed delightful evening.
Word has been received from Mrs.
Allie Huston, who has been visiting
at the home of her son in Minneapolis
Mimi, that at present she is the guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Ed Snow in Eureka
South Dakota. The Doctor is some
hunter and they are all enjoying
plenty of wild duck. Mrs. Huston
expects to remain there several weeks
additional Local News, Page Eight
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
HOUSE WARMING AT
THE SIMPSON HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Simpson Jr. re-
turned from their wedding trip last
week, and after stopping for short
time to see Paw Paw folks, went di-
rect to Keeler to commence keeping
house in the new home at Simpson
Acres" On Saturday evening, a
company of their Paw Paw friends
drove over to give them a "House
Warming" In the party were Billie
Killefer and sister Ola, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Warner, Glenn and Blaine Warner
Royal Decker and the Misses
Florence Kelley and Marie Will
Jams. The young folks attend
ed dance party at Keeler in
the evening, and were royalty enter
tanned at the Simpson home by Mis-
popular couple.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
PAW PAW MINISTER
GOES TO INDIANA
ReU. Shape accepts Pastor
ate at Butler in the
Hoosier State.

Rev. +. A. Shape has accepted /
call from the Christian church at But
Ter, Indiana, and is moving his house
hold goods to that place this week.
Butler is a city Of about twenty-five
hundred inhabitants and is located in
DeKalb county. The Christian
church is the largest there, and has
large and enthusiastic congregation.
Mr.. Shape has preached several Sun
days there, and is delighted with the
place and with the hospitable and en-
thusiastic reception with which he
has been received. He is looking for
ward to a pleasant and profitable pas
= new field.
Rev. and Mrs. Shape have made
many friends during their short resi-
dence in Paw Paw who will regret to
lose them. They are most estimable
people and an asset to any commun-
ity. Mr.. Shape is a speaker of more
than ordinary ability, and gifted
musician. He has had twenty years
experience as pastor and evangelist,
and is a polished gentleman. He is
broad minded, knows the frailities and
weaknesses of humanity and is a
"man among men,. He should be a
power for good in the broader field
to which he is going.
The True Northerner joins his host
of Paw Paw friends in best wishes
for him and his in the new environ
ment at Butler, Indiana.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
FORMER PAW PAW GIRL WEDS

Mrs. Anna Epley Blackman of Ben
ton Harbor announces the marriage
of her daughter, Miss Jessica EplIy
to Mr.. Alfred +. Lee of Cassacana.
Texas, on November 29th, 1916. Mr..
and Mrs. Lee will be at home after
December 18th, at 1922 McAllister
Avenue, Benton Harbor. Mrs. Lee
was a Paw Paw girl for many years
spending her younger girlhood going
to school here. She has many friends
here among the young people who will
extend congratulations
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15

Mrs. John Haslem is in Detroit this
week.
Verne Decker is away on busi-
ness trip to Texas.
Frank Sweet and son of Lawrence
were in Paw Paw on Tuesday.
Nj. l.. Decker made business trip
to Chicago the first of the week.
Mrs. Van Week has gone to Mis-
souri, to spend the Holidays with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. w. j. Sellick left for Kalama-
ZOO the first of the week to remain
until after the Holidays.
Mrs. Henry Holt and Mrs. Cady
Smith went to Ann Arbor the first
of the week, with Master Volney
Smith for throat treatment.
Lewis Grayson, porter at the Hotel
Dyckman had the misfortune to break
his ankle one day last week and gets
about only with the aid Of crutches.
Mrs. M. L. Decker is reported much
better. 1t is hoped that she may be
able to come home soon from Grand
Rapids where she has been several
weeks for treatment.
At the annual meeting of Brodhead
Post G.. A. r. last week, Comrade
George l.. Tuttle was elected Comman
der, and Comrade Jacob Horning, Sen
ior Vice Commander for the ensuing
year.
Last week Wednesday evening
members Of Brodhead Post G. A. r
their families and members of the w
r. C. enjoyed fine potluck dinner
at Memorial Hall. Mrs. o. j. C
Woodman gave an interesting talk
on her trip to Washington d. G. II
was a most enjoyable meeting.
G.. w. Farr on Route No. from
Paw Paw has just completed a fine
new twenty-four by thirty barn with
basement. The material was pur
chased from the Aladdin company OF
Bay City, all cut ready to be put up
Mr.. Farr states that everything was
satisfactory, and that he is well pleas
ed with his building.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
"THE GUY WORTH WHILE"

The following was written and
dedicated to "Jim" Warner, the genial
book keeper at the First National
bank, by friend who called while the
cashier was away
It's easy enough to be pleasant
When the Book-Keeper runs the bank,
But the guy worth while, is the one
who can smile
When he breaketh his arm with a
crank.
Then all the officials worketh
Till every ones in a quiver
And they cuss and they rare
And almost they swear,
At the Book-keeper's gol darn oliver
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
LOCAL MAN GETS
IMPORTANT BERTH
u. C.. Watson to be kala-
mazoo Manager of
Bell Telephone.
TWELVE YEARS WITH kIBBlE
Started in as Trouble Man
and tUas Promoted to
Dist. Manager.
TWELVE YEARS WITH KIBBIE

Paw Paw loses another one of its
splendid citizens. Dwight G. Watson
the genial local manager of the Van
Buren Telephone company has accept
ed position as manager af the Kala-
mazoo branch of the Bell Telephone
company, and will assume his duties
in the new field next Monday.
Mr.. Watson is a Van Buren county
boy, born and raised here. He at
tended the schools, and grew to man.
hood in this locality. Later he ac
cepted a position with Swift and Co.,
in Chicago, leaving there twelve years
ago to accept position as Trouble
Man" for the Kibbie Telephone COM
pany. This was really the beginning
of career which has won for him the
responsible position he now accepts
His courteous and obliging ways, and
his close application to business were
soon rewarded by promotion, and
for the past five years he has been
district manager for the Van Buren,
county Telephone company. His
territory comprising Paw Paw, Law
ton and Decatur. 1t will be a blow
to the local company to lose him, but
ne starts in a better position there
than it would ever be possible to reach
here, and those who know him best
are confident of his success. He will
be on the job to win.
it is probable that Miss kathryn
mazoo next Monday, his family vii
remain in Paw Paw at least unit
Spring. 1t is not known who vii
succeed him in the local exchange, but
it is probable that Miss Katherine
Smith who has been the efficient CHIEF
operator for a number of years, anC
who is thoroughly competent, will b'
placed in charge for the present
That would seem to be the logical sol
ution both in the interest of the com
pany and its patrons.
The Telephone company is doins
everything in it's power to give it.
patrons the best possible service. w,
are informed that an effort is being
made right now, to reach some agree
ment whereby there may be an ex
change of service among the various
companies doing business in this coul
ty. This would eliminate the neces
sity of two phones in many place
and would meet the approval O
everybody.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
ARRESTED THEIR MAN
IN MUNCIE, INDIANA

Under sheriff Andrew Lang arrest
ed Earl Gest of Arlington last Tues
day in Muncie, Indiana and brought
him to the county Jail. The young
man has been wanted since last July,
on a larceny charge. 1t is alleged
that while his father-in-law, Joseph
Weston also of Arlington was away,
Gest, entered the house and helped
himself to one hundred and fifty
dollars in cold cash, and disappeared.
He was working for Weston at the
time, and while he was suspected ol
the crime at the time, he eluded the
officers until this week when he was
apprehended as stated above.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
PUPIL OF Mr.. SHELDON

The Dowagiac Daily News in COM
menting on the o. H. P. Sheldon story
in last weeks issue of The True
Northerner says in part
"In the early days Mr.. Sheldon
taught school in little red school
house near the present Steeple
schoolhouse east of Paw Paw, anc
sixty-one years ago A. M. Moon OF
this city was one of hispupils. He
never went to a better teacher anC
still remembers with the livliest
pleasure his kindly care for his pupils
his unfailing patience and good citi-
zenship."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
AUCTION AT McCANN'S

The True Northerner advertises an
auction sale this week for David
McCann at his former home three
miles west of Paw Paw on the Law
renee road. Wednesday December 20,
is the day set for the sale, and the
splendid list of articles to be sold
warrants big crowd for the auction.
A quarter page "ad" in this issue
tells the story.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
SEALED PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received
for the installation of seven (O
Letter Boxes and Posts to be used for
collection purposes in connection wirE
the City Delivery Service.
The location of the boxes, the man
ner in which the posts are to be set
and any information desired, will be
furnished by applying to the Post
office.
Bids will not be received not later
than Saturday December 10th, 1916 at
800 P. M. Right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
II. A. Cole
Postmaster
Paw Paw, December IL, 1916
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-12-15
DINNER PARTY AT KILLEFER'S

A company of young people were
entertained at the hospitable Killefer
home last Thursday evening. "Bill'
had just returned from his vacation
in Texas, and the dinner table fairly
groaned under the weight of the many
good things, prepared as only Mrs.
Killefer knows how to prepare them.
1t was an event long to be remember
ed by those who were fortunate
enough to be guests.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-09-21
BANGOR BEGINS SUITS AGAINST
FORMER CITY OFFICIALS.

BANGOR, Me-. Sept Is. On Friday, City So
lcitor Gilin, acting by authority of the city
council, served writs in civil suits against I6
persons, who, it is alleged, have defrauded
Bangor in various ways and of varying
amounts. The majority were named by the
graft investigating committees in their sew
eral reports. Those sued and the amount
named in each case, are:
J. Frank Spellman and James F. Spellman.
contractors, $4,000.
Henry A Kelley, former foreman of the
street department, three suits aggregating $4,
200.
Frank E. Fressey, former street commission
e., 81 900
Charles d. Pressey, his father 5000
John 7. kelliher, a former member of che
overseers of the poor, $500
j. Fred Sheehan, also former member of
the overseers of the poor, $500.
F. P. Durham. former employe of the
street department, $500.
William W. Pennell. former superinsend- :
ent of the city farm. $500.
Fred C. Ridley, former alderman, $500.
Henry, o. Pierce, former city treasures. 5000.
William P. Riley. carpenter, who did work
for the city, 5000.
Dennis Cronin, a former city employee $500.
Archie Morrison, former councilman, 5000.
Charles H. Morrison, his father. $500.
The aggregate ad damnuEa is 1900. The
cases will come up for trial at the January
term of court.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-09-21
WEDDING BELLS.

LINTON CHAMBERLAIN. Basil F. Linton and
Miss Elizabeth M. Chamberlain were married
at the Methodist parsonage at p. m. sept.
10th, Rev, Horace B. Sellers officiating and
using the single ring service. They were un-
attended. The bride was becomingly gowned
in light blue brocade silk with white lace trim
mings and white accessories. The bride is
graduate of the Belfast High school and was
employed as clerk in several stores. She was
with Miss Hattie M. Black for several years
and recently in the urtis dry goods store. re-
signing to be married For number of years
she has been member of the Methodist
Church and sang in the choir, having a sweet
soprano voice. MIR. Linton is a native of Grand
Manan, N. B and is employed by the Penob-
scot Bay Electric Co. For some time he has
been an attendant at the Methodist Church.
Both are popular young people and have the
best wishes of many. They began housekeep-
ing Immediately at No. ISL Main street.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-09-21
TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending Sept. 20. 1916:
Lurie E. Crowell. Monroe. to Geneva NJ
ToEier, do; land and buildings in Monroe.
Gilbert K. Wellman. Lincolnville. to Nor
man E. Thomas, Morrill,: land and buildings in
Morrill,
Byantha A. Brown. Linconville, to Horace
l. Holt. Auburn; land in Linconyille.
Byantha A. Brown, Linconville, to Fred L.
Moody do; land in Lincolnville.
Nellie A. Randel, Belfast, to Arthur E.
Stantial. do; land and buildings in Belfast
Melvin A. Pattershall. Belfast. to Vina s..
Ellis. Stockton Springs; land and buildings i.
Belfast
Arthur E otantial, Belfast. and William A.
Gentner, Hartford, Conn, to Nellie K and
in Belfast.
Ellen M. Frost, Belfast, to Edmund @.
Frost. do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Alfred W. Morse. Detroit, Me-, to Ida NJ
Baroni. Lynn, Mass; land and buildings in
Troy
The lslesboro Land and Improvement Com
pany. lsiesboro. to Rebecca Riggs Crane land
IN Islesboro.
Lewis Piper, Absarokee, Mont, to Martin
Black, Northport; land in Northport.
William K Whitten, Troy. to Fred Call,
do; land and buildings in Troy.
Adelaide Quimby, Belfast. and William F
Bean, Kansas City. Mo, to Jonn Sylvester,
Belfast; land and buildings in Searsmont
Josiah Paul. Pennington, to Blanche o
Paul, do; land in Burnham.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-09-21
The WAR NEWS.

German positions exceeding four miles in
length were captured last Saturday night and
Sunday by the British and French armies in
the continuation of their offensive north and
south of the Somme river liz France In addi-
tion quantities of war material and large
number of prisoners fell into the hands of the
Entente Allies-700 p isoners being taken by
the French alone. Heavy counter attacks
against the British Sunday were repused with
large losses to the Germans. according to Lon
don. The advance of the Allies continued in
the Somme region until checked by inclement
weather. Heavy battles are reported IN pro-
gress on the eastern front in Russia, Galicia,
Transylvsnia Rumsnia aod on the southern
front in Macedonia, and the Germans are
success over the Russin troops along
the Stockhood river.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-09-21
The Churches.

Services at the Universaist church Sunday
morning at lo.45 with preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Arthur A. Blair. Sunday school at 12 m.
Morning service next Sunday at the Unta-
rian church at 10.45. Sermon by the pastor,
Rev. A. E. Wilson; subject "The Use of Pray
er."
Rev. Albert d, Knight. pastor of the Con-
gregational Church at Cranberry Island. was
ordained in the Union Meeting House at Great
Cranberry Island, Sept. 18th. Among the
The afternoon session was devoted to celebrat-
ing the 5Oth anniversary of the Union Meeting
House, which occurred on Sept. 11th. A num-
Der of those. now living who attended the dedi-
cation service of so years ago were present
At the Methodist church next Sunday MORN
ing the pastor, Rev. Horace B. Sellers will
preach on Bargain Hunters" Sunday school
at IL m. Preaching at the Woods school,
house in Northport at 2.3O p. m. At T. 80 p. m.
a representative of the Maine Civic League
will be present and address union service IN
the church. This, Thursday, evening at 7.30,
prayer meeting, followed at 8 30 by the proba-
TONERS class, Tomorrow, Friday, evening,
the Philathea class will meet at the parsonage,
First Baptist church, Rev, J, Wlbor Rich
ardson, minister, residence l Northport ave-
nue., telephone 1928. Sunday morning preach
ing service at 10,45, topic, "Civic Righteous
ness" by an eloquent speaker representing
the Maine Civic League. At twelve o'clock
the Bible school convenes in the church audi
torium; visitors cordially welcomed. Young
Peoples meeting at $50 p. NJ, in the vestry:
young people invited. At the evening preach
ing service, minister's topic, why the Rec
ommendation is Genuine" Preaching at North
port Baptist church at 23O p. m. This, Thurs
day, evening at 730. prayer and praise meet
ing IN the vestry. Public cordially invited.