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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01
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Whereas The Congress of the United States enacted
law requiring all male citizens twentone of and under
throne years present themselves for registration for
military service and empowering the President to fix date for
such registration and employ the officers of the state and of
the various municipalities to execute the provisions of the law
and has authorized the raising of army from the
registered and
Whereas the President of United States has issued
proclamation calling upon persons the ages aoe
said present themselves for registration before the local officials
fifth (5th day of June 1917 and perform
other connected with such registration under
penalty for failure neglect to perform the same;
Now Therefore, By virtue of the authority vested
of the State of Michigan do hereby and
proclaim to the People of the State of Michigan
a) That all the officers of the state and of the several
municipalities thereof who required by law by the
Presidents proclamation and who have been appointed thereto
perform duties connection with pertaining to the
registration selection of the male inhabitants of this state for
military service do strictly and unhesatingy proceed to
out and execute the duties required of them;
() That all male inhabitants of this state twentyone
of and under hryone of liable registra
the terms of the Presidents proclamation and the act
of Congress- do obey the and themselves the
Gate named at the place and before the official to be designated in
each polling precinct for registering and answering such questions
be put to them touching their liability for military service
to the United States;
(c) That all of soever lend their
aid and assistance to the President the Governor and to their
appointed agents and these matters becomes
the dignity and welfare of this state and of the nation at large
And further request that Tuesday the fifth day June
1917 the date appointed by the President for such registration
be observed holiday throughout the urge upon all
aside their customary abors upon that date and to
celebrate day with suitable be provided
in each locality order that the work of the general
may be properly carried without interference hnderance
this state
And hereby appoint the Mayor of each city, the President
of each village and the Supervisor of each township chairman
of their respective communities to head committees and to
such form celebration be deemed suitable for the
observance of the day of registration
Given under my hand the Great Seal of the State this
nnteenth day May the of Lord thousand nine
hundred seventeen of the Commonwealth the eighty first
Albert E. Sleeper
Governor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01
LOWELL EASTMAN, TEN YEARS
OLD BOY KILLED ONE MILE
WEST OF LAWRENCE ON MEM
ORAL DAY MORNING.
RETURNING FROM CEMETERY
Jumped from Running Board of
Machine and was Struck by Car
Coming From Opposite Direction.
Lived Two Hours.

Memorial Day for our sister village
of Lawrence was indeed a sad one,
and the principal exercises of the day
were cancelled on account of the
tragedy that occurred in the forenoon,
and in which Lowell, the ten year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Eastman
lost his life.
1t happened at the four corners, one
mile west of the village, when men,
bers Of the G. A. r., school children
and citizens generally were turning
from the cemetery where they had
gathered for the usual morning Mem
orial services. Lowell, with his COM
panion of about the same age, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Barnes, were rid
ing on the running board of Harry
Martins automobile. They jumped
Barnes home where the boys were to
take dinner. Mr.. Martin slowed down
for the boys to get off, and admonish-
ed them to be careful and look out
for the cars. which literally filled the
road from the village to the cemetery.
The Barnes boy lodged across in
safety, but the Eastman boy, hesti-
tated behind the Martin car then
jumped directly in front of car
going west. The radiator of the car
struck the boys head, and he was roll
Il ,,pIo,. fha oh
He was picked up unconscious, and
rushed to medical assistance, but the
little fellow never regained conscious
ness, and passed away about loo
o'clock.
The driver of the car which killed
him, was heartbroken, and exclaimed
when he saw the mangled body of the
boy in the road, "My God have three
boys of my own" He was so over
come that he could not continue with
his car but had some one drive it for
him. The writer did not learn his
name, but he was on his way across
the state with anew car. No blame
is attached to the driver OF the car,
or in fact to any one. 1t was simply
one of those terrible accidents, that
sometimes happen, and seems to be
unavoidable, when the conditions are
just right.
Mr.. Eastman is lumber dealer of
Lawrence and his family was one of
the highly respected and most esti-
mable ones of the village. One son,
an older boy is left, and he with his
father and mother are heartbroker
over the tragedy.
Lowell was to have taken part in
the afternoon exercises, and on
account of the sadness and gloom
which the accident cast over the
whole community, it was deemed best
to cancel the afternoon program
Our townsman, Attorney A. Lynn
Free was to have been the orator OF
the afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01
LARGE CROWD ASSIST IN DOING
HONOR TO DEPARTED HEROES
REV. f. w. SMITH ORATOR OF
THE DAY.
SUNDAY AT THE N. {. CHURCH
Rev. Carman Delivers Wonderful Ser
mon From Unusual Text. Church
Crowded to its Capacity.

Memorial Day in Paw Paw was of
unusual interest and impressiveness.
A large concourse of people gathered
at the Water Works in the morning,
where the ladies of the w. r. G. held
beautiful exercise and scattered
flowers on the waters in honor of the
nations naval heroes. The line then
proceeded to Prospect cemetery,
where another crowd had gathered
for the exercise there which were in
charge of the G. A.. r. A feeling of
sadness, pervaded the assembly as the
thought and anxiety as to what an
other Memorial day would bring
forth, ran through the minds Of those
present. AS taps were blown, the
audience stood with bowed and barred
heads. Silence reigned supreme, yet
look came over them all of patrio-
tic devotion to duty.
The line of march was headed by
the crack Paw Paw high school band,
followed by the Paw Paw Home
Guard acting as escort for the veter-
ans and ladies of the w. r. c. Then
followed the various grades of the
schools with their instructors and
citizens of the village. The citizens
of the village furnished autoes for
the veterans from the Water Works
TO the cemetery, for which the men,
bers of the G.. A. r. are most CRATE
! full
The afternoon exercises were held
in the Opera House which was crowd
ed to capacity. The program was
prepared with special care, and was
most impressive. Rev. f. w. Smith
was orator of the afternoon and it
was one of the best addresses ever
given here on a similar occasion. Mr..
Smith payed a merited tribute to the
scattered remnant of the Boys in
Blue and referred with patriotic de-
votion to the duty that confronts the
boys of today, and the sacrifice that
they will be called upon to make.
Memorial Sunday was observed at
the Nj. f. church, the address being
by Rev. A. o. Carman. Mr.. Carman
took for his text the 9th, and 7th,
verses of the 47th, chapter of Jere-
miah.
80 thou sword of the Lord, how
long will it be ere thou be quiet ?
Put up thyself into thy scabbord,
rest, and be still" "How can it be
quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it
a charge"
He reviewed the struggles of
humanity from the conflicts among
the despotic monarchies of the an
clients, to the present time. War he
said, is wrong TO man and hateful to
God, and the Pacifist finds comfort
in the first verse of the text, yet
"How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord
hath given it charge"
The sermon was a masterpiece and
made a deep and lasting impression
on the large congregation which
crowded the church.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01
NEWS DEMOCRAT EMPLOYEES
REGISTER AS ABSENTEES

Two News-Democrat employees were
among the first to fill out absentee
registration cards to forward to their
n ative homes. Dale c. Harrison, a
member of the editorial department.
filed out card for registration in
Paw Paw, Michigan, and d. A. Mar
ienhoff, advertising solicitor, for reg
istration in Rock Island, Illinois.
ACards are procured at the County
Clerks office.-News-D Democrat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01
PAW PAW POSTMASTER GETS 3.
$4,000 RAISE IN SALARY

War times seem to make no de-
preston in the postal receipts at the
Paw Paw office. There is a gradual
increase in the receipts every year,
and Postmaster Cole recently receiv-
ed notice from the Post Office depart
ment that the receipts of this office
would now entitle him to a $4,000
raise in salary. The salary of the
Paw Paw office is now $23O000 per
year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

Mrs. Andrew Steffensen of Almena,
accompanied by Mrs. r. f. Hamilton
left for Chicago last Sunday where
they will remain with friends until
Monday, then on to Minnesota for an
extended visit with relatives and
friends in various parts of the state.
They were accompanied from Chicago
by a sister of Mrs. Steffensen, Mrs.
J. H. Alexander.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

DIR. o. B. Hayden of Detroit was in
Paw Paw for a couple Of days last
week. DIR. Hayden was born in AL
mena township and attended the pub
lie schools at this place. Mrs. Ar
minta Spicer was his teacher in the
years gone by and later Charles
Wildey was his schoolmate. A visit
to the old town brought back many
pleasant recollections to the doctor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

The next meeting of the Paw Paw
Home Guard is called for next Mon
day evening June 4th, at 1880 p. M.
There will be short drill and plans
made for participation in Registration
day program. 1t is an important
meeting and every member of the
company is expected to report on
time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

Superintendent Kaye entertained
his mother, Mrs. H. G. Kaye of Shell
by, Michigan and his fance Miss
Hattie f. Meees Of Michigan City,
Indiana the first of the week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

There will be a regular communi-
cation of Paw Paw Lodge No. 25 F.
and A. NJ. next Tuesday evening June
5th. A good attendance is desired.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

James p. Ryan and Hon. Lynn j..
Lewis of Bangor were callers at The
True Northerner office on Tuesday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

Frank Sage Of Bangor was in Paw
Paw the first of the week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-01

TWIN W.
In this issue of the Northerener we
publish in full an article written by
Mrs. Norah Culver of Waverly for
the Longfellow club at Lawrence.
Mrs Culver possesses unusual literary
ability. She has the faculty of al
ways getting at the pith of the sub
ject. Her thoughts are told in simple
direct English, and express a quiet
feeling of pathos that gives a touch
of realism to all her writings. She is
now writing a history of Van Buren
county which will supply a long-felt
want. in cur schools.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-06
LAWNS NOW POTATO FIELDS
Velvety Parks OF the Show Places Of
France Transformed to Meet
Economic Crisis

Tho rare American tourists who visit
The chateau OF Touraine In France
may find the velvety parks OF the
most interesting show places trans
formed into potato patches.
~Arlstocrncy has taken up the ''tuber
campaign" and. beginning with the
Countess Of Noailles and the Duchess
Dues. chatelaines all over the coun-
try have promised to dig up their
lawns and plant vegetables. Flower
gardens, also, will be %consecrated to
the solution Of the economic crisis.
The rose, the vine and the orchard
are not to be touched. but all annual
flowers and all green swards must
give way TO the democratic potato. In
the Interest OF the national defense
Since there is not enough labor for
the farm lands already under cult.
walton, the temporary release from the
army Of a greater number OF farmers
and the importation OF more Indo-Ch h
nese and North African labor Is er
pected TO count more effectively IN
solving the agricultural problem than
the Efforts 20 transform the chateau
parks into vegetable gardens.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-06

law for the sale OF property under
execution, which said judgment was
duly docketed on the 21st day Of
September, 1916 at .. M. IN book /,
page 1926 Of judgments, ! am command
ed TO sell all those certain pieces or
parcels of land situate in the county
Of Power, state Of Idaho, bounded and
described as follows: NEA, section
80, township 7 south, range 81 e. B. NJ.
together with all the tenements, hered-
itaments and appurtenances thereun-
to belonging, or used Herewith in
GLIDING all homestead and exemption
rights. Notice is hereby given that
on the 18th day Of July, 1917 at the
hour of IL o'clock NJ. Of said day in
front Of the county court house, coun-
ty Of Power, state Of Idaho, in Amer
lean Falls, Idaho, in obedience TO said
execution, l will sell the above de-
scribed property, or 81 much thereof
as may be necessary 10 satisfy plain
tiff's decree, with interest thereon and
costs, to the highest bidder for cash,
lawful money Of the U. S. A.
Dated this 28th day of May, 1917.
D. B. JEFFRIES, Sheriff.
BY FRED WALWORH, Deputy.
June 29-July 6.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-06
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE or
REAL ESTATE UNDER EXECU-
TION.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF POWER.

o. A. Gartin, plaintiff, vs.. Maurice
Manor, defendant.
Under and by virtue Of an execu-
ton issued out OF the district court
Of the fifth judicial district Of the state
OF Idaho, in and for the county of
Power, on the 28th day of May, 1917,
In the above entitled action wherein
the above named plaintiff, o. A. Gartin,
obtained a judgment in the sum of
s150.21 together with interest thereon
at the rate Of Z per cent per annum
from and after September 21st, 1916,
to date hereof, and that under and by
virtue OF said execution, the following
described property was levied upon,
to-wit: NEA, section 35, township 7
south, range 81 e. B. NJ, and that the
said described property will be sold
I'm the manner and form as provided by
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-06
Putting on Airs

Hes pedanuc, you sayf'
"Yes. Merely because he happens h
have a successful onion patch he CALI
himself an u~grOnOnlsL"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25
Sarah b. Earle Obituary

Sarah Buttolph, eldest daughter of
Judson and Lydia Buttolph was born
in Otisco township, Ionia county,
Michigan, June-28th, 1852. With the
exception of a few years her whole
life was spent in this immediate
vicinity.
On the 10th of February, 1882 she
was united in marriage to James
Morris Earle. One son, John Maurice
Earle was born to this union. After
a life of splendid Christian devotion
to her husband, who preceded her to
the Great Beyond five years ago, her
spirit went back to the one who gave
it.
, Deceased leaves a son to honor her
sanity memory and to cherish the
thoughts of a mother whose careful
guidance has been wonderful help
in facing the problems of life.
Beside her son she leaves her sis
ter, Mrs. Jennie Noble, of Cooks
Corners, two brothers, James and
Henry Buttolph of Spencer township,
Kent county, and large circle Of
relatives and friends.
All who knew her grieve the loss
of her cheerful and helpful presence
but rejoice that she has left this
world of suffering to receive the re-
ward promised those who walk in the
paths of righteousness for His names
sake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25

"The most serious and dangerous
thing confronting this country to-
day is the public idea that the Allies
will clean up the war in two or three
months" said Professor Reeves in an
appeal to students to incite a more
active interest in the present crisis.
Professor Reeves himself several
weeks ago made application to the
war department for duty wherever
needed
Nothing will go further toward
defeating this government than this
same attitude of mind, and every in
dividual must give his full 100 per
cent of backing. The fact that a
British fleet stands between us and
the Germans must not lull US into a
sense of false security. The extent
of which the government is prepar-
ing for long and serious war, the
sending of large commission of the
Allie, and the extent of their pre-
parations should discount any opti-
mistic notions which might be in
spired by the present retirement of
the Germans on the western front"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25

Ladies' Social Circle will meet at
the Congregational church Wednes-
day afternoon. 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Beebe and daughter Of Alma
spent the weekend with Mrs. VIM.
Piatt and Mrs. Frank Hicks.
Grace Rockey visited in Ionia over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hall spent
Let Willoughby examine yotlr eyes.
advertisement.
Tuesday with friends in Smyrna.
+ Mrs. Mile Sewers is recovering
from serious attack of the ggip.
Helen Hudson spent the weekend
in Grand Rapids with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Cooley left Fri
day to motor through to Chicago with
the latter's son, Owen Cooley and wife.
They will return the last Of this
week. 81
Miss Ula Grace spent the week.
end in Kalamazoo with her parents.
The Ladies' Missionary society will
meet with Mrs. III. j. Blair on Tues
day afternoon, next, at three o'clock.
The w. r. c. met at their hall
Saturday in regular session at two
o'clock. After business meeting the
comrades were invited in and lunch
was served. A fine flag was presented
the comrades by the ladies which will
wave during the summer months from
the staff near the G. A. r. hall.
Mrs. Eva p. 'Estabrook of Grand
Rapids, who has been the guest of
Mrs. VIM. III. Bennett for the past
two weeks, returned to her home last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Skellepger were
Sunday dinner guests at Sunnyside
farm.
Campfire benefit, Empress theatre,
Friday, April 27.-advertisement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25
LOCAL ITEMS
Asou, Our Town end Il. r.opIs

Mrs. Morris Urch is numbered
among the>sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rickle were
Sunday callers at the Morris Urch
home.
Leonard Wood is home from Alma.
Why spend the money to 90 out of
town for your optical work? Let
Willoughby do Acknowledgement.
Mrs. Willis Wood was in lonia for
the weekend.
The Victoria Rebekah lodge No. 60
will serve a banquet Friday evening,
April n. Every Rebekah Is request
ed. to be present at this time. The
lodge entertains their vice president
of Rebekah assembly, Mrs. Eta M.
Smith of Grand Rapids. Lodge calls
at 500 o'clock and Initiation will take
place.
Orville Klock spent Sunday with
his parents and friends here in town.
Mrs. Roy Lypps and her mother,
Mrs. Palmer, visited in Grand Rap
ids Monday and Tuesday.
The Ladies' Hook and Needle club
meet with Mrs. Walter Menkee Tues
day evening. A pleasant time was
enjoyed by all. Mrs. Menkee served
light refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolph Gephart of
Lansing visited at M. Y. Gephart's
Sunday.
c. H. Pierce of Ionia spent Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. Eugene Hudson
and family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25
STOP TALK OF
CLOSING FACTORIES

The Michigan Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION is sending out broadcast
throughout the state the subjoined
bulletin: 1--WE assume that the manu-
facturers will do what they can to
help develop the food resources of
the states and will cooperate with the
commission appointed by the Cover
nor; but, is there not too much talk
about closing shops, stopping produc-
ton, stopping road work, and stop
ping all the ordinary activities of
business.
"England's slogan at the opening
Of the war was, Business will go on
as usual Why should not that be
the slogan in America today? All
manufacturers are beginning to- feel
the effects of the talk about slowing
up all industries and unless it is
stopped it may be difficult to avert a
panic.
"The government has already been
warned Of this situation, and we are
advised will this week take steps to
change this attitude and to restore
confidence in business conditions. Can
the manufacturers not help this move
ment along?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25

| The lady managers of the city hos
pital have selected May 20 as the
time to hold the charity. ball at Mil
lard hall.
Dorothea and Gertrude Buttolph of
Ionia were in the city Thursday to
attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs.
Sarah B. Earle.
| We guarantee our optical work.
Willoughby-a advertisement.
Gordon Bricker left Monday to be-
gin work in Lansing in the Office OF
the Olds Motor company.
| Miss Nettie Correll leaves Thurs
day for her home in Charlevoix, where
she has been called by the serious
illness of her mother. Miss Correll
expects to enter a conservatory OF
music i'm Chicago next fall and prob
ably will not return to Bedding to
reside again. We extend our best
wishes to her and hope she may be
very successful with her musical
career.
The Huron Milling company at
Harbor Beach, Michigan, are adver-
Using for men in this issue. Looks
like good proposition. Read their
advertisement.-adv.
Some folks thought the potato ar
ticle on the first page of the Banner
last week was somewhat enlarged. But
how about this one, whe ma Big Rap
ids man with nine children bought
$46 worth of potatoes last fall and
still has $50 worth left to sell.
Dewey Crane left Wednesday
morning for Stanwood.
Matt Kohn is visiting his son, Joe
Kohn, near Rockford and assisting
him in his farm work.
Mrs. c. Hill, who had been visit
ing her son, Eugene Hill, for several
days, returned home to Sheridan on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lewis Wood of Ionia spent
Monday with relatives here.
Mrs. f. p. Munk, who had been
the guest of Mrs. George Barton, re-
turned home to Blanchard Tuesday.
and Ms. Ray Kline this week. He
returned home to Detroit Tuesday.
Mrs. Floyd Green went to Grand
Rapids for the day, Tuesday, taking
with her Master Orla Phillips.
Mrs. Henry Houseman left for
Lansing Tuesday.
Mrs. w. H. Kennedy went to Ionia
Tuesday for a short visit.
George w. Thomas made a business
trip to Howard City Tuesday.
Mrs. j. A. Lessiter went to Grand
Rapids Tuesday to arrange for TAX
ing her daughter, Bernice, to the
Blodgett Memorial hospital for treat
ment. She has been confined to the
house for the past ten weeks with
rheumatism and suffered severely
with the affliction. 1t is sincerely
hoped the treatment there will give
her relief and result in a permanent
cure.
Mrs. L. B. Wiley of Lansing, who
had been the guest of Mrs. Art Foss,
and sister, Mrs. Jesse Godfrey, left
Tuesday to visit a few days in
Owosso.
John Parker returned to Grand
Rapids Tuesday after a visit with
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Ray Bal ey accompanied her
father, o. w. Holmes left Tuesday
for Rush City, Minnesota for an ex-
tended visit with relatives. Mrs.
Bailey viii also visit in Virginia
City before returning.
LOST-Black inlaid brooch. Find
er return to Hat Shoppe and receive
reward.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25
Obituary

Fred Condor was born in Vergen-
ed away April g. 81 isi 101 at an the pa old
home, Where he has always resided.
at the age of fifty years, eight
On April 5, 1884 he was united in
Keene township. To this union were
latter, since the death of his wife,
having lived at home.
Mr.. Condor leaves to mourn his
loss widow, two sons, three grand
children, two brothers and one sister,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-25
SCOUTS IDEA OF WAR
BEING SOON OVER

Professor Jesse Reeves, head of
the political science department of
the University of Michigan, sees a
real peril to the nation in the public
notion that the war will be over in a
few months.