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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
MONDAYS STORM

The severe drought was broken
last Monday night by a hard rain
storm accompanied by lightning No
damage has been reported in Paw
Paw, but our neighboring village Of
Lawton was hard hit. The furniture
and undertaking store of James Syl-
vester was struck and destroyed.
Some Of the furniture was removed,
but the undertaking department was
a complete loss. The fire department
of the village did valiant service, and
succeeded in saving the adjoining
buildings, but the Sylvester store was
a complete loss. The store and stock
was partially covered by insurance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
GRAPE HARVEST
HAS COMMENCED

The Grape Harvest is on. Champ
ions and Moore's Early varieties are
being marketed this week. The
Wolverine will ship probably two car
loads from Paw Paw and four from
Lawton. The Fruit Growers Union
are loading here, and the other
associations are shipping from other
points. The price on these early
varieties will probably be in the
neighborhood of fifteen or sixteen
cents per eight pound basket. No
one cares much for these early vari-
eties of grapes, and the concensus of
opinion seems to be among the man
ayers of the various associations
that the champion grape at least is a
serious drawback to the grape indust-
ry, They are always inferior in
quality, and cannot help but establish
a price that will injure the sale of
the better varieties when they come
on the market. Concords will
probably be ready for the market
about September twentieth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
DRY" COMMITTEE
IS GETTING BUSY
Held meeting here last Fri
day to outline plans for
campaign. G.. E. Lewis
of Lawton is campaign
MANAGER of county.

The County Dry Committee" held
a meeting in the Council Rooms last
Friday to make arrangements for the
coming campaign. The committee is
now organized as follows: Sheldon
Coleman, Lawton, President; David
Anderson, Paw Paw, vice president;
w. C. Mosier, Paw Paw, secretary;
c. +. Lewis, Lawton, Publicity and
campaign manager. 1t was decided
to use considerable newspaper space
during the campaign, and to wage
vigorous campaign for votes in Van
Buren county from now until the polls
close on election day in November.
This county is safely in the "Dry"
column where it has been for many
years. but every additional vote that
can be rolled up for the cause here,
will assist of course in the grand total
on election day. The general impress
ion seems to be that the state will go
"Dry." The fact that Van Buren,
county is already in the "Dry" column
however will not lessen the activity of
the committee and their workers. 1t
is state issue and votes in Van
Buren, county will be just as valuable
as those in "Wet" counties. This
question will be the big issue in
Michigan during the coming cam
paign.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
AT POSTOFFICE

The Post Office lobby now presents
a very neat and attractive appear
ance. The walls and ceilings have
been newly painted and neat burlap
placed on the side walls. F. r. Hess
was the artist. The Postmaster has
also placed a neat bulletin board in
the lobby for all notices which have
heretofore been pinned on the walls.
This adds much to the appearance of
the lobby, and does away with the un-
slightly notices and all kinds of adj
vertising matter, which should never
be permitted on the walls of any
public place. The postmaster is to
be congratulated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
NEARLY 10000 BU. FOR YEAR
Price has ranged from 35c TO Sl.OO
per bushel. With average of
SOC. Rain will help late
pickings

Very few people have any concept
ion Of the magnitude of the pickle
business here, or what the industry
means to the community. On account
of the exceedingly dry weather, this
has not been an ideal year for the
business, and yet there have already
been delivered and bought by the Paw
Paw factories, nearly $4,000 bushels
of cucumbers. The Budlong company
have bought $4,000 bushels, and the
Keokuk nearly 10000 more. The
rains the first of the week have
brought the vines to life again, and it
is probable that nearly $4,000 bushels
more will be delivered before the
season closes. The price has ranged
from thirty-five cents to one dollar
per bushel, probably an average of
eighty cents per bushel.
The BudOng company manufactures
the Dill pickle at the factory, and
ships them to jobbers in casks. AL
ready more than 1000 casks of Dills
have been shipped from the Paw Paw
plant. The balance of the stock is
stored in huge watts until spring and
then put in tanks and casks and ship
ped in carload lots. The local plant
employs. from ten to twelve people
all local labor, with John Haworth as
manager. One night last week there
were forty teams in line waiting to
unload. This was the largest day and
1,500 bushels were taken in.
Wayne Wilson has charge of the
Keokuk plant. This plant does not
employ as much labor, but the price
paid for cucumbers is the same at
both plants.
1t is we'll worth ones time to go to
the plant on a busy evening to see the
volume Of business transacted. 1t
has meant much to Paw Paw this year
and will mean much more in the
future.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
TELEGRAPH OFFICE
IN LAvERTY STORE

After much agitation for many
years, Paw Paw is at last to have a
telegraph Office up town. AS soon as
the wires can be strung and equip
ment installed, Western Union
Office will be opened in Laverty's
Variety store. Mr.. Laverty is an
operator of experience, and was for
merly the Western Union operator at
Charlotte, Michigan. He takes the
office on a commission basis, and
whether or not the Office is to remain
up town permanently, depends on the
amount of business he can transact.
1t is therefore up to the people to CO.
operate in every possible way, and
boost for the Western Union business
at the Laverty store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
OF YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Lepper have
announced the engagement of their
youngest daughter, Louise, to Nate
Simpson Jr. of Keller. The announce
ment was made at a dinner party at
the Lepper home last Monday eve
ming. The home was prettily decor
ated, and bountiful four course
dinner was served at six-thirty,
covers being laid for eighteen of the
young lady and gentlemen friends of
Miss Lepper. The evening was
pleasantly spent in music and conver-
sation. Miss Lepper is one of Paw
Paws most estimable and popular
young ladies, and Mr.. Simpson is one
of Van Buren, countys' most promis-
ing young men. He is the son of
Warden and Mrs. n. +. Simpson of
Jackson, and is superintending the
Simpson farms near Keller. The
True Northerner joins their host of
friends in congratulations and best
)wI les for their future. The nuptials
WI take place in late Autumn or
early winter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
!. Republican delegates will
gather at South Haven
next Tuesday Sept
ember II.
i, WILL SELECT CO. COMMITTEE
And name 20 delegates to attend state
convention called for Sagiuaw
on Thursday Sept. rs.

Under the present laws, the various
county conventions of the several
political parties will be held next
Tuesday September 18th. The re-
publican convention will be held in
the city Of South Haven and will be
called to order at 1000 o'clock in the
forenoon of that day. This conven-
tion will select twenty delegates to
the state convention which is called
for the city of Saginaw on Thursday
September 28th. The county conven-
tion will also select members Of the
county committee in the several pre-
cincts of the county.
The state convention will be an
important one. Nominees for the
various places on the state ticket,
with the exception of Governor and
Lieutenant Governor who were nomin
ated in the primary, will be selected
at this convention. There are several
candidates for each Office, and coming
on the eve of what promises to be
the greatest and most important
campaign in the history of Michigan,
makes the coming state convention at
Saginaw of more than ordinary i'm
portance and interest. 1t undoubtedly
will be largely attended. Albert f.
Peterman of the Upper Peninsula has
been selected as temporary chairman
of the convention. Mr.. Peterman is a
member of the Legislature, and is con-
ceded to be one of the brightest and
most able men in the state. He will
without doubt be a candidate for
speaker of the next house of repre-
sentatives. Delegates to the state
convention may look for a great
speech from Mr.. Peterman as tempor-
airy chairman of the state convention.
Following is list of the delegates
selected in the primary last Tuesday
to represent the township in the coun-
ty convention at South Haven next
Tuesday, r. w. Broughton, Paul
Smith, w. c. Mosier, Leo Prater, M.
L. Decker, T. B. Woodman, M. H.
Young, John Mutchler, L. j. Dunham,
b. F. Warner, H. w. Slovenian, c.
w. Reynolds, A. F. Hurlbert, Glenn f.
Warner, Royal f. Decker, A. O. Dun
combe, and Charles Harris.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
NEVER AGAIN FOR HARRY.

H. w. Showerman of the firm of
Showerman Bros. is going out of the
mercantile business never to return.
He announces in this issue of The
True Northener a gigantic Closing
Out sale to start on Saturday Septem-
Der 9th. Everything in the immense
stock is going to be cold at prices
which will appeal to everybody. This
will be a genuine "Going Out Of
Business" sale. Harry has issued the
edict, and those who know him, know
that when he once says it, he means
just what he says, and there is no re-
trenchment. No more mercantile
business for Harry.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
DUNCOMBES ON VACATION TRIP

County Treasurer, A. o. Duncombe,
and wife, left Tuesday for vacation
trip in the East. They will visit
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, take
trip down the Hudson, then visit
New York City, Boston and Washing
ton before returning home. Deputy
Treasurer, Frank Fuller, is looking
after the duties at the Treasurer's
office during the absence of Mr..
Duncombe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A house full of Texas Sprague's
relatives invited themselves over to
his place Sunday and informed him
that they had come for the purpose
of eating Birthday Dinner with him.
When Texas found out that each had
brought we'll filled basket and some
presents for him, he consented to let
his visitors remain and help celebrate
his seventy-frst birthday.
The day was very pleasantly spent
Those present were; VIM. Downing of
Mattawan, Edmond Downing, wife
and daughter of Almena, Mrs. Nellie
Deming of California, Mrs. Anna
Thurston of Grand Haven, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl ID. Mosier and son Thomas
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
RACHEL SMITH.

Mrs. Rachel Smith, one Of the oldest
residents Of Paw Paw passed away
at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Chas. Rogers on September 3rd. She
was seventy-eight years of age, and
has been In i'll health for some years.
She leaves three children, Mrs. Chas.
Rogers, Mrs. c. w. Dayton and
James Smith. The funeral services
were held from her Paw Paw resi-
dence on Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
c. H. Heaton officiating. Interment
was in Wildey cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION.-

The democratic county convention
will meet in Hartford next Tuesday
September 18th.
A county committee will be
named and delegates selected to at
tend the state convention which is
called to meet in Hartford on Septem-
Der 18th. Following is the list of
delegates selected from Paw Paw to
attend the county convention H. A.
Cole, Thos. ]. Cavanaugh, Charles
Wildey, Fred B. Ocobock, Geo. w.
Lee, Titus Sherrod, VIM. H. Longwell,
VIM. H. Mason, Frank Avery, A H.
Hindenach, A. Lynn Free, Harry L.
Mcneil, Harry Wilson and A. T.
Stevenson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
CHAUTAUQUA SATISFACTORY.

Chautauqua business for the year
1916 is now all closed The grounds
are cleaned up and left in even better
than before. The financial
end, while not as large as the man
agement had hoped is satisfactory.
There is no deficit, which speaks well
for the Paw Paw chautauqua when
compared with those of our neighbor-
ing towns. Everything looks bright
for the future of our chautauqua here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
SOME REAL BARGAINS LEFT.

Mrs. Brown desires to say through
the columns of The True Northerner
that she still has many articles of
household furniture, which she will
close out at bargain. All will be
sold before she starts for her South
ern home, and anyone desirious of
real bargains will do well to see her
at the Trescott 'cottage, 511 North
Gremps street.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
or SPLEN-
DID MAN AT REST

The funeral of the late |. A.
Whitman was held from the residence
last Sunday afternoon. The house
service was out under the spreading
branches of the huge chestnut trees
that deceased planted with his own
hands many years ago. Rev. f. w.
Smith of the Presbyterian church had
charge of the house service. His re-
marks were most fitting for the
occasion, and were a splendid tribute
to an honored and highly respected
citizen. The pail bearers were C. J..
Batchelder of Birmingham, Mich, C.
n. Hathaway, Paw Paw; Frank and
Charles Stanton and Charles Gid
ding Of Lawton; and DR.. G.. +. Young
of South Haven. The interment in
Prospect cemetery was in charge of
Paw Paw lodge No. 25 F, and A. M.
of which organization diseased has
been an honored member for many
years. M. H. Young, son-in-law of
the deceased gave the beautiful
masonic ritualistic service. This was
in accordance with one of the last re-
quests of Mr.. Whitman.
The profusion of beautiful flowers;
the long line of masonic brethren; and
the large assembly of friends and
neighbors all gave mute but eloquent
testimony of the splendid character
and life of deceased. Thus another
splendid citizen is laid to rest.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
PROBATE MATTERS AT
SOUTH HAVEN.

On account of Primary Election,
Judge Killefer was unable to be in
South Haven and hold Court the last
Tuesday in August, but he will be in
South Haven on Thursday, the 7th,
to look after any probate matters
that require his attention. After
this month,-he will resume his regu-
lar schedule and be in South Haven
the last Tuesday in each month.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
BOARD OF CANvASSERS MET.

The Board of County Canvassers
met at the Clerks office Tuesday to
canvass the vote of the Primary
Election. George w. Matthews and
William Harrison, two of the men,
bers of the Board were not present,
and o. w. Rowland, the other member
filled the vacancies by appointing
Ford r. WILDER and Lynn Lake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY.

Judge Banyon of st. Joseph, the
Referee in Bankruptcy, held a hear
ing in the Probate office, Tuesday the
5th, in the matter of E. V. Hayden,
Bankrupt. The hearing disclosed the
fact that there were no assets in the
estate and no trustee was appointed
the real estate being covered by
mortgages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
HOUSE AND CONTENTS BURNED

The Will McKendrick house in the
north east part of town burned to
the ground last Saturday night about
ten o'clock. The residence was
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Bower, who were down town at the
time. The building together with the
entire contents were all destroyed.
There was very little insurance. The
origin of the fire is not known.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08

Harry Turner of Covert and E.
Decker of South Haven were callers
at The True Northerner office last
Monday. They are rural mail car
riers in their respective townships,
and were enroute to Decatur to attend
the annual meeting of the County
Rural carriers association.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08
"FRECKLES."

The "Freckles" company played to
a fair audience at the Opera house
last Friday evening. The company
was very good one, and gave most
creditable performance. The songs
were just a little off, but the superb
acting more than made up for the
in the music.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Bailey and little
daughter of Memphis, Tenn, who
have been visiting her mother, Mrs.
E. f. Harrison for the past week de-
parted for South Haven. They will
leave for the South October 1st.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-09-08

The big Animal show held here last
evening was we'll attended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
BOLD DAYLIGHT HoLp-UP TOOK
PLACE OUT OF BENWOOD
YESTERDAY.
Mrs, Virginia Fisher Is Victim Of On
usually Exciting Experience.
Loot Was Small.

Mrs Virginia Fisher. wife of Frank
Fisher. and Marion Knapp. her year
old cousin residing on the Hill road. were
held UP By hiGhwayman on the old Nc
M"chcn hill road about $3.50 yesterday
afternoon, and robbed Of their money.
which amounted to G5 cents. Mrs.
Fisher suffered considerably from the
shock and in jumping from the buggy
in which she md her cousin were seated.
shr Sustained many bad bruises about
the body, none Of which are serious.
H. police Of McMcchcu. Bcnwood and
Y h""ling. ar" looking for a man having
sandy hair and Of medium height.
According TO The father OF the lad.
Mrs Fisher and the boy were going
home from Benwuod. in Il buggy. Until
the shower Of yesterday came up ;hey
were tray ling with the buggy top down,
but when it h-.Saii 10 rain they raised T..
At a lonely spot in the road they roIcd
man sitting under tree. but paid no
particular attention ~ him at the time.
After they hnI PASSED. judging from
later events. hr had crert up on the rear
"f the buggy and reached throuS II. past
the curtain. grasping Mrs. Fisher by
III" shoulder.
Forcing himself into the buggy he
started TO push the woman and hoy nut.
when Mrs. Fisher jumped. n" then vent
through the buggy. lifting III" cushion.
where he found Il handkerchief with the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
FALL FROM WINDOW
KILLS FLUSHING MAN
SUFFERS BROKEN NECK, FRAC
TURED SKULL AND CRUSHED
JAW BONE.
Josephus Mccall Falls From Third
Story of Patterson Hotel and
Dies From Injuries.

Josephus Mccall. aged IS, A farmer
living near Flushing. was almost in
stantly killed yesterday afternoon
shortly after l o'clock. when he fell
backwards out of third story window.
of the Patterson hotel. at Bridgeport,
striking head first upon porch swing
on . balcony from the second story.
Mctaipt neck was broken. his skull
fractured and his jaw bone crushed.
, DR.. K. ". Schulenberg was called, but
the injured man died ten minutes after
the arrival of the physician.
According 10 the story generally
! told, Mccall was sitting in a window
of his room on the third floor when his
hand, which was resting upon the Sill
supporting him, slipped, allowing him
TO topple out Of the window. back
wards. He came 10 Bridgeport Tues
day morning. presumably for the State
| Fair, and registered at the Patterson
hotel. The body was taken TO the
| Adolph morgue and Coroner Roger, of
/ Martins Ferry, was notified. The cor.
uner conducted an investigation and
gave verdict Of accidental death"
! The dead man was unmarried, but
! is survived BY Il large number of dis
! tant relatives. Funeral arrangements
| are incomplete.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
ladies' TEXTILE AND FANCY
WORK JUDGED At STATE FAIR

Scott Miser. LIST: W. NJ l.nmlcy. Glen
wood Heights, Wheeling. End.
Doilies--Mrs. Mary H"roig, 1907 Cher
ry street. .:hceling, LIST: Mrs. Wu
Whistler, -rd.
Sofa pillow-Nrs. Scott Miscr. LIST;
Stella Amber, Bcllairc. o.. End.
French Embroidery In White.
Centerptece or lunch cloth---Mrs. =; y
Jepson. list; Mrs. Pearl Fullcr. 4i9 Tar
Handkerchiefs--NIrs L. l.. Hucbaer
Ella Eoff street. Wheeling. LIST.
Sheets and pillow caSes--Miss +:
Fourteenth street. Wheeling, End.
Pair OF towclS-Stella Amber. lSi;
: Mrs. J. W. Pickcl. ~ North Huron stitcI
Wheeling. End.
BERNARD. Ohio. list; Mrs. Scott. MiSer
End.
Embroidered initial-Mrs. L. L. i1uth,
ner.> LIST; Mrs. Scott MiScr. End.
Rice embroidery in coronation braid
Mrs. Scott MiScr, list; Mrs. 7. +. cran'b'
lett bethany. W. Va. End.
Corset cover--Mr$. Pearl Fuller, lst;
Miss G. Dorsey. Ind
Scrat--SlrS. Geo. Callcndine. az South
Huron street. Wheeling. LIST: Mrs. 5. L.
.AlpauCh. 9lf Zane street. Martins Fer
~. End.
Fancy WORK.
Specimen OF hungarian embroidery
Mrs. Geo: Ca!l"ndinr. LIST.
Specimen Of Mpuntmcltc embroidery
Mrs. Scot MiScr list; Mrs. =. 5. Smith
md
specimens Of kcnSinGtnn embroidery
II Zimmerman. 3H1l Wood street. Wheel
ing. list: Miss Stella Iahn. Edgewn"l
Wheeling. End.
Specimen nf Wall;tchian embroidery
Mrs. Scott Miscr. list; Mrs. VIM. Wills
le". End.
Specimen of Bcidcmeier embroidery
Mrs. Scott Miser. LIST: Miss Mabel Hol
lard. - Virginia street. Wheeling. IND.
Specimen Of Bulgarian embroidery
Mrs. .. 8. Smith: list; Mrs. Scott MiScr'
End.
Specimen Of Persian br"id"ry-Mrs.
Percy Conway. Bridgeport Pike. LIST.
Specimen of tapestry rnhrold2Iy-
Mrs. {. W. Wicchtcrman. McM"chen. LIST:
Mrs r. GSurdrtt. 23lI Eott street, Wheel
ing. End.
Specimen nj Roman cmhroidory--Mrs.
Scott Miscr, LIST.
Specimen at outlin" embrcid"rH-NrS
Charles Garfield. 4D4 North Huron
direct. Wheeling. list: Mrs. +. l.. siu:"-
Xan, street. Wheeling. End.
Specimen of long and short stitch en-
brridcry---AIrs. John Lory, 2Iin t.rit
street. hWcelinr. LIST; Mrs. L. l.. Hucb-
ner. md
Specimen OF tcath"rSritch embroidery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
MAN TRIES
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
FRED SNYDER SWALLOWS THkEE
BICHLORTDE OF MERCURY
TABLETS.
Is In Critical Condition In North Wheel
ing Hospttal-Wife Died From
Taking Tablets.

Fred Snyder. aged 2G. attempted to
commit suicide yesterday afternoon at
the home of his parents. on Guernsey
street; Ecllairc. by swallowing three tab
lets Of blrhlnridu of mercury. The at
tempt may be successful. as at an carly
hour this morning. it was stated al the
North Wheeling hospital that lie is in
q serious condition.
Or. l.. S. Wright, of Rcllaire. attended
the young man, using Il stomach pump
The physician stated that he did not
know how long thu poison had Ia In in
the stomach. and il would probably be
TWO ur three days before ii can be DC
Irrmincd whether Snyder will recover.
The patient WIS removed Ia tho hospital
in the ambulance Of EcrrCn d co.
No reason for an attempted suicide on
tire part OF Mrs. Snyder has hcen adj
rancrd. II will be remembered that
about n year aro>his Wife took three tab
lets III bichloridc OF mercury, dying
few days later.