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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
Embezzlcd AbOuf 5000 OOD

Philadelphia, June 26,-Jesse VIII
liams today. pleaded guilty in court to
the embezzlement of about $4,000
from the Pennsylvania company for
the insurance of lives and granting
of annuities to its clients while serving
as secretary of the company Sem
tence was deferred.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27

otically devoted to the task of bring
ing the country through her present
difficulty. | may say that | think
after visiting Moscow that there is a
fair chance of their succeeding
II believe that the cloud which
rested over the peasant population
and some of the less informed class
es already shows signs of lifting.
They are attaining a conception Of
the meaning of their new liberty and
of the way in which to preserve it."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
Guartisman shot to Death.

Missoula, Mont, June 26.-Corporal
Clarence Shaw, Il company, Second
Montana national guard, was shot
through the heart and killed by Act
ing Corporal Kline of the same com
pany. The shooting was accidental,
reports say. The tragedy occurred
near a railroad construction camp
the men were guarding. Shaw en-
listed at Miles City, Mont. and gave
his home at Pryor Oklahoma, Kline's
home is in Denver.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
CRUISER is KNOWN TO
BE BADLY DAMAGED

Newport, r. l., June 26.-The crew
Of the cruiser Olympia, which went on
the rocks off Block island today,
abandoned the ship on orders and
were brought to the naval station here
today. other warships are standing
by. She was reported to be badly
damaged.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
LOCAL WEATHER.

A summary of the local weather
conditions for the twenty-four hours
ended at p. m. yesterday follows:
Maximum temperature, 80 degrees;
minimum, 81; range, 35; temperature
at p. m, rs; east wind, partly
cloudy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
Dominion Forces Are Slowly
Completing EnCircIement of
Lens; Germans Stop Min
ing.
HAIG is INTENSELY
SMELLING TEUT0NS
AuStrians Are Attacking |ta|-
ians, but Are Unable to Gain
Headway After Sustaining
Heavy Losses,

isY NORM 30 10 JIM sPEe A. tGAsto WiRtl
The slow but sure encirclement OF
Lens, the important coal center held
by the Germans in the department OF
Pas de Calais, is in process of con-
summation by the Canadians. Having
already during the present week cap
tured important vantage points west
and southwest of the town, fresh
smash at the German lines has been
rewarded by the occupation of the
village of La Coulette, situated a mile
to the south.
With the British forces virtually en-
veloping the town except on the east,
the Germans already have ceased the
mining of coal in the immediate vi
cinity of Lens, thereby seemingly in
dicating that they realize that their
tenure of the position is short lived.
New Thrust Is Likely.
Although the British war office,
aside from the operations around
Lens, reports no activity by Field
Marshal Haig's men aside from patrol
sorties, the Berlin war office asserts
that heavy artillery duels are In
progress at various points in which
enormous quantities of ammunition
are being used. Reading between the
lines of the German report. 1t is ap-
parent that the British are the ag-
gressors, and it is possible that Cen
eral Haig is paving the way for Sc
ries of new thrusts against the Ger
man lines.
The infantry activity in the region
between Scissors and Rheims has
given way entirely to artillery duels
in the sector of Moulnde Laffaux,
and continuance by the Germans of
the slow demolition of Rheims with
gunfire.
Crown Prince Loses.
Monday night saw an engagement
of considerable proportions northwest
of the Hurtebise farm, where the
French captured German first line
trenches and took more than 800 pris-
oners. Berlin, in admitting the gain
by the French tempers the German
crown princes loss somewhat by the
assertion that in counter-attacks his
army recaptured the greater portion
of the lost terrain.
The Austrians have taken the initia-
tive from the Italians in the Asiago
plateau sector of the Austro- liam
theater. Their objective is Monte
Ortigeria, but the Italians are val
iantly holding them back and, accord
ing to the latcse home communica-
ton, have inflicted heavy casualties
on them. The battle was still in
progress when the communication
was forwarded.
Although no big engagement has
yet developed, lively fighting contin-
ues between the Russians and Aus
tro- Germans southwest of Lutsk in
Volhynia and between the Stripa and
Dniester rivers in Galicia. Nothing
has come through from either Petro-
grad or Berlin or Vienna to show the
extent of these operations.
1t seems probable that, all other eff
forts having failed, Eliptherios Veni-
zelos. former premier and staunch
supporter of the entente, will form a
new Greek cabinet. Unofficial ad-
vices are that at the approaching ses-
sion of the Greek parliament reso-
luton will be introduced favoring the
entry of Greece into the war on the
side of the entente.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver Colo, June 26.-For New
Mexico: Wednesday and Thursday
generally fair; warmer east portion
Wednesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-27
GREECE TO LINE UP
ON SIDE OF ALLIES

Paris, June GA Havas dis
patch from Athens says that former
Premier Venizelos, who has been
commissioned by King Alexander to
form a new cabinet, arrived at Ath-
ems yesterday and will be received
by the king.
A dispatch to the Times from Ath-
ems says that as soon as parliament
is convoked NJ. Venizelos proba bly,
will propose to the deputies that
Greece join the allies.
II his mission is successful he will
be able in about three months to put
the entire forces of Greece into the
balance.
A Reuter- dispatch say he will
form cabinet not later than Wednes-
day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

Commencing July 1st, 1917,
the price Of tn True Northern
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ing newspapers of the country
have advanced their rates some
time ago, and we have waited
until it became absolutely inn
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remember-after July 1st, 1917
the price will be strictly S1.50
per year, in advance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
To the Class of 1917
(EditoriaI)

This Commencement local schools and tonight
twenty ladies and gentlemen will be given diplomas cert
flying that they have finished the of study prescribed by
the Board of Education So it all the land Every high
school has quota graduates The boys and
girls have worked hard for this honor and have reached the
goal set for them the first day the kindergarten department
We join with the and friends of these people in
congratulations but with fluctuations would offer few
kindly words of advice and counsel.
Don't think because have graduated from the high
school that educated and that the world so
snap True you have made commendabe beginning
Judging from those who have fallen by the wayde
titled much praise and credit You have laid the foundation
for educaton have the preliminary training which
build future but not educated You have yet
rough and rugged path travel either college unve
sy in the rugged school of experience before
claim the distinction and honor of education and achieve the
success which should be yours.
How many you have definite goal view? If you have
not already set your stakes and made grim determination
to reach that goal least of elementary training has
been neglected Have definite object in vew and make
firm and resoute determination to reach that goal Let
adversely disappointment you to from your
abandon your plans when established Some of
undoubtedly destined for college probably
Continued on Page 4
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
HOME GUARD WILL DRILL
ONLY ONE NIGHT A WEEK,

The Paw Paw Home Guards will
drill but one night a week during the
summer. The meeting next week
will be on Wednesday evening. Every
member of the company is expected
to report for drill. Captain McKin-
stry was assisted in drill maneuvors
this Wednesday evening by Sergeant
Jesse Lamson of the NJ. N. G., who is
home on a furlough. There were
three new recruits in the home COM
pany Wednesday ,and about twenty
five more are needed to bring the
company up to what it should be. 1t
is confidently expected that uniforms
and equipment will be provided early
in the summer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
POPULAR PAW PAW COUPLE
WILL WED ON JUNE 26th

Invitations are out for the marriage
Of Miss Rena Wilson to Paul II.
Smith. The ceremony will take place
at the home of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson west of
town on the afternoon of Tuesday,
June Goth, at 800 P. NJ. Miss Wilson
is one of Paw Paws fairest daugh-
ters. A graduate of the High school
of the Michigan State Normal and a
successful teacher. The lucky young
man is Paw Paw boy, graduate of
the local schools and of the university
Of Michigan. He is supervisor of the
township and one of the most sub
stantial and highly respected young
men of the community. The True
Northerner joins in pre-nuptial con-
gratulations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE THE
! ARREST OF ANY DRIVER WHO
MILES PER HOUR AS PROVID-
ED BY LAW.
yE|OER IS SPECIAL DEPUTY
Patrols Roads of County in Search of
ViOlatOrs. Twenty-One Convictions
Secured During First Week on Duty

Since Van Buren, county started to
build good roads, it has been the
mecca, of speed maniacs, who have
literally burned up the gravel roads
about as fast as they could be con-
structed. Not only that, but drivers
and pedestrians have taken their lives
into their own hands whenever they
appeared on a public highway.
The Board of Supervisors however
at their special session held recently
decided that it was about time to cali
a halt and authorized the Sheriff to
appoint special deputy to wage war
on the speeding motorists. Perry
Yeider was the man selected for the
job, and q better selection could not
have been made. Perry is on the job
every minute, and judging from the
results fhis vigilance thus far, the
experiment will be huge success.
No matter how fast they go, or
whether it is a Marmon, Packard or
Franklin, if Deputy Sheriff Yeider
gets his Clamps" on the car, it is
safe bet that he lands his man.
Yeider started on his new duties
last week Thursday, and up to We'd
nesday evening Of this week, twenty
one arrests have been made and
twenty-one convictions recorded for
violation of the state speed limit
law. Fines paid have varied in some
cases, but the majority of violators
have paid a fine of $500 and costs
averaging about S3.70.
The state law places the speed limit
at twenty-five miles an hour ,and it
has been no uncommon sight to see
cars dash over the roads and even
through the streets at from forty to
fifty miles an hour. The majority of
violators of course are on the new
state roads, and these are the very
places that need this protection.
Deputy Yeider is authorized to pat
rol all the roads of the county, and
he is liable to bob up at any time on
any road. In some instances some
driver of big powerful machine has
endeavored to get away and has
made dash for libery. But no
matter how fast they go Perry is
close behind, and as yet not a single
one has got away. The Board of
Supervisors and officers of the county
will have the everlasting gratitude
of the citizens of the county, if the
reckless speeding which had become
a menace and a nuisance in Van
Buren county can be checked.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
MALICIOUS RUMOR PROVEN
TO HAVE NO FOUNDATION

A vicious rumor was given circula-
ton in Paw Paw last week that our
former townsman and friend DIR.
Brassert had been arrested on sus-
picion of being German spy. Just
how the ugly rumor originated is a
mystery, but investigation disclosed
the fact that there was absolutely no
foundation for it. Of course DIR.
Brassert is a German, but cultured
gentleman, and like thousands of
other men of German birth, is loyal
to the country of his adoption and
the stars and stripes. The malicious
bit of gossip was not given credence
by those who have known DR.. Bras
sert personally, but gained a wide
circulation in the community, and it
is to be regretted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
PAW PAW BOY is WINNING
y HIS WAY IN CHOSEN WORK

Rev. Clarence Hawley, a former
Paw Paw boy is fast forging to the
front in his chosen life work. We
clip the following from the Scranton
Republican of Scranton, Pa, of the
issue of June 9ht.
Rev. c. o. Hawley was welcomed
as the pastor Of the Dunmore Christ
ian church on May 22nd, last and is
already established in his new field
of work. Mr.. Hawley comes well
trained for his work. He has the de-
grees of Bachelor of Arts and Master
of Arts from Drake University, Des-
Moines, Iowa, which is the largest
school of the Christian church. He
is also a graduate of Union Theolog-
ical Seminary, New York City with
the degree of Bachelor of Divinity.
His study in New York has included
several courses in the graduate school
of Columbia University. He has
specialized in philosophy, ethics, theo-
logy and religious education.
Mr. Hawley is young man, but
started in the ministry at an early
age and is completing nine years of
his active ministry. He has held
pastorates at Paw Paw, Michigan,
Seymour, Iowa and New York City.
He has been successful young pas
tor and the Dunmore Christian church
considers itself fortunate to secure
such a man of ability as their pastor
and leader.
On May 22nd, the congregation
honored their new pastor in social
way with a reception at which all the
pastors of Dunmore extended words
of welcome. On June 7th, Mr.. Haw-
ley received the members of the con-
gregation at his home, 1917 Electric
street. Strong ties are already being
formed between the pastor and his
people, socially and spiritually. The
outlook for the church is very en-
couraging.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
COMMUNITY PICNIC PLANNED
FOR LAKE CORA ON JUNE 27th.

A Union Sunday School Picnic will
be held at Englehard Landing, Lake
Cora. June 9th. 1t is the desire of
the officers and members of the sever
al committees to make this COM
munity affair and "a general outing.
Every Sunday School in the township
is represented and is cooperating in
this picnic and every effort will be
put forward to make this the event
of the season. This landing is one
of the natural beauty spots left on
the shores of the many lakes near
Paw Paw.
1t is of easy access by train and
efforts will be made to have special
train leave the Lake at 600 p. Nj. or
later, so that a full day of pleasure
may be enjoyed. 1t would show live
community spirit if the merchants
would close the business places from
1000 A. M. until P. Nj. and make
this one grand community holiday.
Plans are being perfected to have
championship ball game played be-
tween the two best teams made up
from elimination teams from the
several Sunday schools represented.
Elimination games will be played on
Saturday, June 10Th, and 23rd, the
winning teams to play at the picnic
June 9th. The boys are already get
ting ready for these games. There
will be races both for boys and girls
Tub races, sack races, tug-of-war and
other games and contests.
There will be ample tables, and
plenty of eats. Mr.. Will Howe will
gladly answer all questions in regart
to arrangements and direct you to t.
proper Committees and members of
committees.
The High school Band will furnish
music and it is hoped that the Home
Guards will % in a BODY as it may
be that the people who will need their
protection will be at the picnic. The
Mems League will be there in force
and under the direction of Jack Ha-
worth will give some fine selections.
Get the community spirit and all
boost for great day for Paw Paw
June 9th, at Lake Cora.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
FATHER PAID STIFF FINE
FOR BEATING HIS OWN SON

Richard j. McArdell pleaded guilty
in Circuit court at Paw Paw this fore
noon to the charge of committing
assault and battery upon his son
Richard, and paid a fine Of $25 and
costs, amounting to about $40, inn
posed by Judge Des Voignes.
The case grew out of a whipping
administered recently, and the war
rant was sworn out after the probate
Judge, sheriff and prosecuting attor-
ney had examined the body of the boy
who is sixteen years of age.
Probate Judge Killefer also set in
motion proceedings to take the boy
from the custody of his father, and
County Agent Hurlbut was here to-
day to investigate, preparatory to re-
porting on such step.
Mr.. McArdell was accompanied to
Paw Paw by his attorney, F. c. Cog
shall, but made no attempt to con-
test the matter, and is understood to
have expressed regret that he made
the punishment so severe.-South
Haven Tribune.
The above news story is alright
with the exception of the following
facts:-The case was not heard in
Justice Court: Judge Des Voignes is
holding court in Detroit: The case
was heard in Justice Court, and it
was heard by Judge Rowland.
Editor
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
SOMETHING DOING AT THE
10. O. +. HALL TUESDAY EVE

Odd Fellows and Rebeccah's atten-
ton. Yourselves and families are
urged to attend dancing and card
party at the |. o. o. F. hall on Tues
day evening June 10Th. Remember
the date as there will be no cards
sent out. A good time is guaranteed
Bill so cents. If you do not dance,
do not pay, but do not stay away.
Come. There will be both round and
square dances. The committee. (adv)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
RED CROSS MEETING OPERA
HOUSE NEXT MONDAY NIGHT.

There will be a Red Cross meeting
at the Opera House next Monday eve
ming at 500 o'clock. Judge Adams
of Kalamazoo one of the prominent
state workers in the Red Cross will be
present. People must wake up to the
necessity of this splendid organization
in this county, and it is the duty of
every citizen of this community to at
end this meeting. We can't all go to
war, but we can all do something.
Not only that but all must do some
thing. Let the Opera House be pack
ed then for the Red Cross meeting
next Monday evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
BAND BOYS HAVE OUTING.
GOTTHEIMER COMING BACK.

The members of the Paw Paw high
school band will enjoy an outing and
a we'll earned vacation at Magician
Lake next week. They will be ac-
companied by their instructor, Prof.
Gottheimer several ex-members of the
band and some of the fathers. Paw
Paw is proud of the band. The pro-
gress the boys have made during the
past year is really wonderful, and it
will be joyous news to not only the
boys but to the citizens Of the village
as we'll to learn that their instructor,
Mr.. Gottheimer has reconsidered his
decision to abandon school work the
coming year, and is to remain.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

Commencing July 1st, 1917,
the price of the True Northern
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the price will be strictly $1.50
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
CLASS OF 1917

Douglas Walter Hindenach, President
Olga Miller, Vice President
Helen Seeyle Plumb, Secretary
Donald V. Purington, Treasurer
James Sterling Ayars
Geraldine b. Beattie
Helen Bolinger
Rowene May Bradley
Irwin O. DeWaters
Lewis Harter
Fern +. Hess
Floyd II. Hobbs
Mildred Mae Layn
Clare ID. McFarlin
Harold F. Mumbrue
Marion Pauline Mutchler
LaRue Eathel Shean
Ruth A. Shepard
Gertrude L. Sunny
Leila Fern Washburn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Rink commencing at Z,


1880 p. M.
Prelude Concert ----------------------
Fischers Orchestra
Rev. Edgar Smith
Orchestra Selection -------------- ------
Fischers Orchestra
Salutatory ------------ ----------------
James Ayars
Glass History
Rowene Bradley
Mildred Layn
Orchestra Selection -------------- 49,
Fischer's Orchestra
class Poem
Leila Washbum
Glass Prophecy ---------------------
Gertrude Sunny
Harold Mumbrue
Orchestra Selection -------------- ---
Fischer's Orchestra
Olga Miller
Conferrng of Diplomas -----------------
Supt Orin w. Kaye
Rev. Edgar w. Smith
Fscher's Orchestra
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
VAN BUREN COUNTY is ASKED
TO Do HER PART IN THIS
GREAT HUMANITARIAN PRO
JECT.
JUST As IMPORTANT AS ARMY
Every Man, Woman and Child Must
Share Responsibility in this Great
Conflict if We Would Win the
Victory.

The Red Cross campaign is now on
in Van Buren county. 1t has been a
little slow in getting under way,
through no fault of the citizens of
this county, but on account of the
hardness of national headquarters in
sending the necessary credentials.
But they are here now, and the i'm
portant campaign is on. And it is
mighty important. Before this war
is over, every man and woman in the
United States must do their part if
we are to win. The responsibility
must rest equally on the shoulders of
all, and the Red Cross is just as es-
sential as the army. Read carefully
and with thoughtful consideration the
following appeal from the county
chairman and secretary, then get
busy and "Do your Bit"
"Do you understand what the Red
Cross movement of to-day is? If not
do you want to know? Let US try
ana get IHe TlSHI SCdIC'
1t is not, just woman's organiza-
ton; 1t is not just for Physicians
and Nurses; 1t is not just to sew
surgical dressings or to make soldiers
kits; 1t is not to get recruits as am
bulance drivers, or for field or hos
pital service.
at is the humanitarian arm of the
United States government; 1t is the
experienced recourse in times Of great
civilian disasters; 1t is the protector
of sick and wounded soldiers ano
sailors in times of war; 1t is the
friend of those whose boys are at the
front.
"Our country asks cooperation OF
every man, woman and child in the
United States in increasing the mem
bership Of the Red Cross. ANY man.
woman or child may become a men,
Der by the payment of dues in the
class of membership into which he
or she desires admission. You may
not find it possible to serve your
country on the field of battle, but you
can support this necessary relief work
which is carried on in peace and ir
war. No field service required OF
members. This is a chance for you
to do your bit.
"The classes of membership is as
follows:-
Annual member ------$1.00 per year
Subscribing member - 200 per year
Contributing member - 500 per year
Sustaining member - 1000 per year
Life member 4 $500 per year
Patron member ----- 10000 per year
Red Cross mazazine included in al
except annual membership.
"Its pressing needs just now are
First, Men; Second, Money. Men
Because the idea just now is abroad
that the Red Cross is just for women
The women are ready and eager tt
do their part and are at it. The
men seem perfectly willing to lei
them do it all. No fear of failure
of the women's part. But to get the
men to realize that the heavy part
of this work belongs to them and they
must do it; there's the rub.
Money Because President Wilson
has asked that this country, during
the week beginning June 18th, raise
one hundred million dollars for the
Red Cross. And the government ha!
asked Van Buren, county to raise
Twenty thousand dollars of thi,
amount.
"What is to be the answer to thi.
call of our country?"
David Anderson, County Chairman
Ola Killefer, County Secretary