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The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Tobe Bergh and family OF Mesita
Colorado. are moving to Ordway and
will make this their home. Mr..
Bergh is entering as a partner with
F. H. Young.
The young son of A. P. Hagen Sc
verely cut his nose and eyebrow in
fall few days age.
The Cleaners s. S. class of the
Christian church will give a lawn So
cial at Mrs. L. Thomas across from
southwest corner OF North park on
Friday evening, June 29th. Ice
cream and cake will be served. "A
pleasant entertainment free. Every
body invited. Please come.
Granville Smith who has been at
Ridgway for the past several months,
returned to his farm near Karval.
He states that he has won out in the
contest against him, the land Office
throwing the case out of court.
Mrs. c. N. McNulty went to Bue-
lah for a few days stay with Mr.. Nc
Nulty who Is there on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Williams and
two sons, Lowell and Henson, OF Mis-
souri,, are here visiting with Paul
Williams and family.
Don't fail to attend the Children's s
Day exercises in the Evangelical
church on Sunday vening.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
Farmers Meet
Here Saturday
Program Starts at 1880 and LASTS
Until In Afternoon-Farmer
Urged to Come

A big meeting is scheduled in Ord
way on Saturday Of this week. Its
success depends ON the farmers being
in attendance for 1t is q farmers'
meeting and for their benefit. There
will be representatives here from the
state agricultural college to give
talks on silos, on the livestock indus
try, dairying and other kindred SUBJ
jects.
At this meeting will also be re-
preventative from the college, ]. d.
Marshal, who will .aik on rural or
ganization. He is desirious of getting
Farm Bureau organized and hopes
to have farmers here from all over
the county.
This meeting has been scheduled
for more than a month and everyone
in the county should know of it and
remember the date so they might be
present. The program starts at 10:30
O'Clock and will last during the bal
ance of the forenoon and during the
afternoon. Remember it is Saturday
of this week, tomorrow, June 90.
! On posters which have been put
out is this statement: More silos in
Eastern Colorado mean a higher pro-
duction of meat and dairy products.
More acres may be cultivated, more
livestock raised, more feed value OBJ
tanned from crops by the use of silos.
A campaign for more silos and bet
Learn more about this important
method of saving forage crops"
This meeting is not. however. sole
ly a silo meeting, for there will be
other things as mentioned above. Be
sure to be in attendance as it is a
county meeting.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
TEN YEARS AGO

Ordway was making preparations
for a celebration on the Fourth
Lake Henry was reported full of
water to the danger line.
La Junta claims a population of
between 1900 and 1900. (Note-See
what Ordway may be in another ten
years.
A can contest-a sort of can har-
vest-was conducted in Ordway and a
total OF 32,S53 cans were cleaned
from back yards.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
DEMONSTRATION
SCHEDULED IN THE COUNTY

]. d. Marshall, of the State Agri-
cultural college, who has been in
this county considerably during the
past three weeks, has arranged for
fruit canning demonstrations in the
county in July. Miss Collopy of the
college will be in charge of the
demonstration work. The places and
dates of the demonstrations are as
follows:
Olney Springs, July 16, at p. M,
Mrs. Husson local chairwoman.
Ordway, July 16 at 8 p. m. Mrs.
Bashor local chairwoman.
Sugar City, July IT, p. m, Joe
Wallace, local chairman.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
KING CENTER NEWS

Miss Holly Hanks, of Boone, and
Frank Timmie. of King Center, were
married at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at
the home of the bride in Boone. Rev.
Hilton, of the Central Christian
church, of Pueblo. vas the officiat-
guests witnessed the ceremony,
among them being Miss Gladys John
son, Messrs George otowell, AL Craft,
and Millard Timmie, of King Center.
The young couple will make their
home on a farm near Boone.
Millard Timmie and Marvin Voor-
hees were not accepted on their ap-
plication to join the navy, on ac-
count of underweight and bad eye
sight.
Hay cutting on the Auckland farm
is progressing nicely. They are cut
ing about forty acres day, and by
running two balers they hope to bale
as much each day as is cut.
J. B. johnson will emplay twelve
pickers in gooseberries beginning
Thursday of this week
Miss Edith Cooper, of Forder, Colo
RADIO, is visiting for couple of
months at the Fred Henderson home.
Miss Cooper is Mr.. Henderson's cou-
SIM
Miss ingalls, with her mother and
father. and her grandmother visited
Sunday evening with Mrs. Fred Hen
derson.
The friends of Nfilt F'ishencord
will be interested 20 know he has
joined the medical corps at Fort Lo-
gan. He went thru King Center on
his way last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. 8. Spillars and son
Earl were Pueblo visitors a week ago
Saturday.
Little Grace Arnold. six years old
came down from Pueblo to visit her
sister Mrs. Earl Spillars last Satur-
day night.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
CROWLEY NEWS

]. L. Strickler has purchased an
interest in the Orten and Bennett
store and will. have charge of the
business. Call in and see him.
George Garner with his wife start
ed Tuesday morning by auto for their
former home near st. Joe. Missouri
They will probably be gone for about
month.
]. E. Shipler, of Raymond. Kansas
came in Monday morning for an ex-
tended visit with his son, R. L. Ship
Ter.
Mrs. P. Shank came up from their
ranch near Arlington Sunday morn
ing for visit with Mr.. Shank and
son Ray.
George Lanning. of Denver. was
down the first of the week attending
to business and visiting with S. s.
Spillers and Mrs. Macdonald.
The Wednesday morning excursion
train brot in So homeseekers to buy
land. They were pleased with the
country.
The school board has employed
Miss Morgan and Miss Edith Ken
drick to teach in our schools again
this year but have not yet selected
a principal.
Our gooseberry growers are quite
busy now picking and shipping their
crop. Every express takes out many
crates.
w. H. Abbott made business trip
to Pueblo Wednesday.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
Fund for Red
Cross Solicited
r lGnlions Set Asade This Week For
Crest WORK Crowley County
Il Contributing

This Il Red Cross week and an en-
de6vor will be made to raise $780,
600, 600 for use of the American Red
Gross ~ part Of the war program.
Colorado b to raise one million dol
Lars. OF that amount Denver is pled-
ged for $500, 900, Pueblo 100000
and the balance to be raised in other
parts OF tho state.
The plan is that an average of one
dollar for every person in the United
States be contributed and at that rate
Crowley county's proportion would
be $4,000. A campaign is being made
this week all over the nation and in
keeping with the request made by
the president of the American Red
Cross, President Wilson, Crowley
county is endeavoring to do her
share.
Organization for the work was
made the first of the week and the
campaign is ON. Harry E. Mast and
Clyde Potter. representing the Re-
publican and Democratic county CEN
tral committees are cooperating and
committees to work in the various
parts Of the county'were appointed by
them.
It Is next to impossible to give the
details in full as to what this money
is to be used for and all about the
great need for the funds but most
everyone is familiar with the Red
Cross work, especially in war times.
1t Is one Of the most commendable
works that human hands ever turned
to and their work is worldwide. AS
an incite as to the use of these funds
will be put It might be stated that
hospitals In the war zone are to be
provided. ambulances installed, hos
pital equipment Of every kind pro-
vided, hundreds OF Red Cross nurses
put in the fields. dependent families
provided for and q hundred other
things all most necessary for the care
and comfort of hundreds of thous-
ands Of young man who will be fight
Ing In the trenches and who may be
carried out wounded or sick and ex
cept for the work of the Red Cross
ander government provision. they
would be left to suffer and perhaps
die unaided.
II there ever was time in ones
life that sacrifice be made for
worthy cause It II now.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
RED CROSS NOTES

The membership in the Crowley
county organization recently perfect
"a has gone above the 200 mark.
Mrs. A. @. Henrie. secretary of the
county organization has found it nee
e6sary to resign on the account Of her
health. her physician advising that
the work II too strenuous.
The home fund has been increased
~ handsome contribution by the
iChautauqua committee.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
Will MAKE BANDAGEs

An appeal for surgical bandages
has come to the local w. c. T. U.
from the National organization. Full
directions are given and the Ordway
Unicn wants to do its bit. Members
of tke W. G. +. U. and other patriot
u women are asked to meet for work
sat ths4 }h3dist Episcopal parson-
age 1ik Tuesday, June 26. at
Ss.36 NJ This work is to be in
'coonas1& III with the Red Cross.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

June "A
Preaching at II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Epworth League at 7 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at s
p. m.
taken from Railroad Topics. Next
Sunday the message will be "Sema-
phores and Headlights"
F.. w .PIMLOTT. Pastor
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
BLUFF SPRINGS NEWS

There was good attendance at
the Mothers meeting June 18th. An
interesting afternoon was enjoyed.
j. w. Davis, wife and daughter are
here from Bladen, Nebraska, the
guests of their son, T. A. Davis.
: Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Stewart and
Mrs. ]. r. Williams were in Ordway
Monday where Mr.. Stuart was seek
ing medical aid.
Children's Day exercises will be
held Sunday, July LIST.
Mrs. Todd will be our teacher an
other year.
Remember the celebration at An
telope Mesa, July 4th.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
PARTNERSHIP FORMED

F. Fl. Young, who recently bought
dins. and Tobe Bergh, Of Mesita,
Colorado, have formed partnership
in the mercantile business and will
carry a general line. Mr.. Bergh has
a large stock of goods which will be
added to the present lines.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
CREAMERY FOR SUGAR CITY

Sugar City-Plans are under way
for the organization of company
which will put in creamery and per-
haps an ice plant and elevator. The
proposition is far enough along to
make it almost certain that a cream
cry will be established. Local men
are interested in the enterprise.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds and patents filed
in the Office of the county clerk of
Crowley County up to June 20. 1917.
as reported by the Crowley County
Abstract company, Ordway:
Crowley Town Co. to Yehle & Mel
son, Lots 2O9, 21O. 211 Crowley $3.50.
o. r. Slavens to Crowley Co. Land
Co. SwA 2 & SEX 3-20-57.
Della P. johnson & hus to Emma
M Hawley, lots 1924 block 81 Sugar
City.
j. w. Drake to L. D. Hanselman
Sx WIZ NEA 13-21-5S
United States to Thornton H.
Thomas, lots s, 8. Z, SEA NWA
NE X SWA 6-19-57 EN- SEN Sc
Y NEk 1-1s-5e.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
RAINFALL SINCE JAN. list
AMONG EXHIBITORS

VIM. Waugh is the town-lot goose
berry king. He has 102 bushes on a
small spot in his two residence lots
From these bushes he will harvest
between 80 and 100 gallons of
gooseberries, and what the vines are
producing may be seen in the New
Era display window. Besides goose
berries Mr.. Waugh Is making his two
lots provide space for a five room
residence, barn which takes off 80
feet of the rear and has all kinds of
garden sufficient to provide for the
table.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Nellie Warren has a hen
which lays record breaking eggs and
some of them are on display in the
New Era show window. One is 6A
inches in circumference one way and
s inches in circumference the long
way. This same hen also layed per-
feet egg no larger than quail egg.
If all hens were like this one eggs
would surely have to be sold by the
pound rather than by the dozen.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22

Come in and get that crop insured
against Hail in the Home Insurance
company Of New York, the largest
and strongest insurance company in
the United States. You cannot afford
to take q chance, present indications
are that the price of all crops will
be high, on account of the shortage.
The Citizens State Bank.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
ROB CREEK NEWS

Miss Grace Whitney visited in Ord
way last Wednesday.
The family of Ed. Whitney had
Sunday dinner with Mrs. Roy Rusher.
The Misses Beatrice Bolles and
Carrie Rusher visited at the Whitney
home Sunday evening.
The Misses Mary McClain and
Wanita Nelson spent the week end at
the Drescher home.
A. w. Drescher and family and
Fred Gerhart, of Ordway. visited at
the Drescher home Sunday afternoon.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22

taking his vacation from Route A out
OF Olney but resumed his work again
on Wednesday.
Mrs. w. M. Thomas and children
expect to visit with Mrs. Thomas
parents in Hugo, Sunday.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
Mt AiIEs NEW MACHINE

f@11Als State Bank has in
m 1urroughs bookkeeping
\ u kS machine is one of the
vsfS ~ 0a4ls and adds to the ef-
Iiicioacy Uk the bank. An electric
motor = attached for motive power.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22
WATER STILL IN

The run Of river water which has
been on for the past several days is
still in and during the week it run
above 700 feet. No storage water
has been available, however.
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22

1000 gallons Of sooseberries now
ready. 20c per gallon picked; 15c
on bushes. miles west Of Ordway,
Schroeder IT
The Ordway new era., 1917-06-22

Paper clips IN stock At the New
Era ol1ce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
DAYTON CORNERS.

The sad death of Ralph Chase
which occurred Sunday evening came
as great shock to the community.
His home has always been in and
near Glendale until the last two years
when he has been employed in Kala-
mazoo where the accident which
caused his death occurred. His
many friends feel greatly the sadness
of his death and sympathize deeply
with the sorrowing wife, parents and
his only sister.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
RALPH CHASE.

Glendale and the surrounding COM
munity was shocked beyond express
ion on the morning of December oath,
to learn of the sudden accidental
death of one of their noble sons, Mr..
Ralph Chase. Mr. Chase was the
SON of Alonzo and Hattie Chase and
was born in Waverly township, Van
Buren, county, on February 28th,
1882 and left his earthly home at the
age of thirty-five years, nine months,
and twenty-six days. In 1904 he was
united in marriage to Miss Effie Dye.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death
his wife, mother, father, one sister
and host Of other relatives and
friends. Though his death comes as
a never-to-be-forgotten blow, yet in
humble submission to him who doeth
all things we'll we say "Thy will, not
ours be DONE"
"Some glad morn not far away
Just beyond this twilight dim,
We shall greet our loved ones there
With the everlasting hymn,
Heart to heart and hand to hand
Love shall clasp again her own,
In Gods sinless summer land
Where good bye is never known"
Funeral services were conducted
from the Glendale church, the Rev
G. H. Heaton of Paw Paw officiating
and interment was made in the Glen
dale cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW

Having received from the Carnegie
Corporation of New York a proposal
to contribute TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS toward the construction
of a LIBRARY BUILDING in the
Village of Paw Paw, Michigan, which
proposition your Honorable Body
Accepted in writing February 18th,
1917. At this time | beg to further
advise you,
(1 That Mrs. Edward Harvey
has offered her husbands splendid
library as a gift, that she has been
especially fitting herself so that in
the event of this village having a
public library she will donate her
time and take charge of the library
as librarian for the benefit of the
public.
(2) That Mrs. Caroline Sellick
has made written proposal to do
nate THREETHOUSAND DOLLARS
In cash for the purchase of a site,
and will also donate the w. j. Sellick
Library, and an additional FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for the up
keep thereof,
l am therefore suggesting that
you accept the generous offer
(I Of Mrs. Edward Harvey
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Snowman en-
tertained relatives for Christmas
dinner, Miss Minnie Coulson and Ida
Potter. and other guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Dibbler enter
tanned the Lewis Farr family of
Mattawan and George Farr and
family at Christmas dinner.
Miss Iris Warner entertained all
of her school at her home last Friday
evening. An elaborate dinner was
served at six o'clock by Mrs. Warner
being assisted by Mrs. Emma Fur
bush. The table looked very attract
i've, being daintily trimmed with
holly, the center piece being small
Christmas tree which bore the
presents for the children from Miss
Warner. The presents exchanged by
them being arranged around the tree
Music and games made the evening
pass merrily and all voted Miss War.
ner a splendid entertainer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
Additional Local

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nash of Law
ton were Christmas guests of Mr.
and Mrs. ID. j. Mitcheison.
Lynn Downing is home from In
dianapolis to spend the vacation with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Downing.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Longwell enter
tanned their daughter Mrs. Eva San
ford and family of Jackson the first
of the week.
Miss Audrey Cross, teacher in the
Hastings City schools is home to en-
JOY her vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Cross.
Miss Sarah McLntoch has arrived
from Brithish Columbia to reside with
her sister Mrs. G. A. Stievenart west
of town, who has been i'll for some
time.
Miss Emily Burt entertained her
uncle, Edison Harrison and family
and Miss Ruth Johnson of Glendale
last Sunday, the occasion being Ed
sons and Miss Emily's birthday.
1t would be interesting to know
just how many automobiles have pass
ed through Paw Paw in transit from
factory to distributing points during
the past month. There is hardly a
day, but what several strings pass
through.
Earl Snow came from his Montana
home to spend Christmas with his
Paw Paw relatives and friends. He
says the season in Montana has not
been good for crops, but they are
going to work again next year harder
than ever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends who, by their sympathetic
words, their loving deeds and their
generous floral tributes, helped to
make our recent heavy bereavement
more bearable. We wish especially
to thank Mr.. and Mrs. Will Austin for
their thankful message in song and
the employees Of the d. Arcy Spring
Company of Kalamazoo for their
floral gifts.
Effie Chase
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Chase
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Stone.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

l also suggest that you appoint q
Committee of three from your Honor
able Body to act with like Citizens
Committee to be appointed by the
President of the Board of Commerce
Also that you authorize the en-
ployment of an architect at once.
Also that site be agreed upon
with all convenient speed.
Respectfully submitted
Dec. oath, 1917 Thos. j. Cavanaugh
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
2ts
ANTWERP TAX NOTICE.

Commencing December 18th, l will
be at the Juan McKeyes Bank in Law
ton on Thursdays; The County Treas
urer's office in Paw Paw on Fridays;
and the G. T. Hosmer store in Malta
wan on Saturdays for the collection
of Antwerp township taxes.
Jay Allard
Treasurer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
NOTICE.

The ordinance relative to putting
ashes and rubbish in the public
streets, forbidding same under penal
ty will be enforced and all persons
are notified to govern themselves
accordingly.
Street Committee
2ts Village Of Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-One Pair Medium Light
Bobs; also one Light Spring Wagon
Bargain for cash, or will exchange
for Oats at Market price.
47t3* d. l.. Fishleigh
S. Kalamazoo st. Paw Paw, Mich,
(Near Depot
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-Gentlemen's Galloway
Fur Overcoat; Boys Overcoat;
Ladies Winter Coat. Cheap.
46tf. B. L. Colburn
COG East Pine st. Paw Paw, Mich.
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FOR SALE-Good second hand Piano
cheap.
Ats Decker and Decker

WANTED-More Farms on our lists
to Exchange. The demand is great
err than our supply. If you want to
dispose of your Farm see US at once
and we will make you a proposition.
We Specialize in Exchanges
47t3 Decker and Decker
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

STOVE FOR SALE-A good Acorn
Hard Coal Burner for sale. Guar
ranteed to be dandy heater and
good as new. Inquire at this office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28
A Happy New Year

"Look up, and not doWn;
Look out, and not in;
Look forward, and not back;
And lend a hand"
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CLASSIFIED
Five lines or les Csc. All over tina,
amount, SC per line extra.

FOR SALE-Four weeks old pigs.
Ats f. A. Kruse
A miles N. +. of Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-One Good Young Cow,
due to be fresh January 10th.
j. Perrin
Ats. Route /, Paw Paw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR RENT-House and Lot on Main
street. Alsa storage room. See
44tf. S. 0. Kenyon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR EXCHANGE-One 80 acres and
a 60 acre farm to exchange for
Paw Paw City Property.
47t3 Decker and Decker
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

We extend this Wish to all
our friends and customers,
and everybody else.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-Registered two year old
Jersey Heifer will be fresh soon.
Archie Abrams
44tf. Phone lbs + 3, Lawrence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE One Portland Cutter;
One two seated Cutter and one
good Mare. Enquire of
Bert Lyle
47t3* at r. r. Station.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-28

FOR SERVICE Thoroughbred Hol-
stein Bull. Fee $500 cash at time
of service. G.. w. Bilsborrow
Aft. at Mile End Dairy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-07-19
SGT FOR LARGEST POTATO

ON the last day of the Kentucky
state FAIR, Horace :. Meldahl VIII
give a guaranteed s21 Gruen watch,
ladys or gcntleman's size for the
largest and best potato submitted
to him by the opening day OF the
fair. This watch may be seen dur
ing the meantime in the window OF
Jas. X. Lemon and Son, jewelers.,
5i2 ). Fourth street, Louisville, NY.
Send your potato to Horace ..
Meldahl, Attorney at Law, GIG Inter-
Southern building, Louisville, Ny.
II will be given number and sub
mitted TO the Official Committee oil
the Kentucky state Fair. After the
decision, all will be placed on ex-
hibition.