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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
MRS. KILLEFER HOME FROM
HER TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

Mrs. William Killefer returned from
her California trip last Saturday.
She had most delightful time, and
reports her son Wade and family in
excellent health and prospering. The
grandson is about the most important
piece of humanity in the whole state
of California. His hair will be red,
Mrs. Killefer says, and he has every
indication of being a real base ball
player. Wade is playing with Los
Angeles in the Coast League this sea-
son, and he and Gail will not be home
this summer. Wade is one of the few
base ball players who has improved
his long vacations when not playing.
He has taken full course in Oste-
opathy and when his base ball days
are over will have a lucrative pro-
fession to fall back on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
TO PROVIDE SUSTENANCE FOR
IHE STARVING CHILDREN OF
BELGIUM THE NEED IS MOST
URGENT.
MRS. MAXWELL IS CHAIRMAN
Clubs and Societies AN Asked to CO.
operate in this Great Humanitar-
i'm Project.

The ladies of Paw Paw are form
ing a "Dollar-a-month" club for the
relief of Belgian children. This
Eovcp ent is nation wide. The Bel
gian children are starving, wasting
away from hunger, and the end will
be death for thousands unless there
is prompt assistance. The state of
Michigan has been asked to care for
the 10000 children in the city of
Brussels. One dollar a month Will
furnish one meal a day for one child.
Hence the "dollar-a-month" club idea.
The state committee is headed by
Governor Sleeper, and made up of
prominent and patriotic people in
every section of the state. Mrs. Car
oline Bartlett Crane of Kalamazoo has
charge of this district, and she has
appointed Mrs. j. c. Maxwell local
chairman. Mrs. Maxwell is getting
the preliminary steps for organization
in this great movement we'll in hand.
She asks the cooperation and assist
ance of all the clubs, societies, lodges.
churches, schools and in fact every
person in the community is urgently
requested to assist in this humanitar-
ian project. Paw Paw has never been
found wanting yet in any progressive
movement, neither have we ever turn
ed deaf ear to the cries o. the needy,
and we will not do it this time.
One of the ladies clubs of the will
age has already dispensed with re-
freshments and prizes at It's meetings
and will care for two children. Other
clubs are doing likewise. The lodges
will help, and in fact it is expected
that every one will in some way con-
tribute something in this great move
ment. Mrs. Maxwell will be pleased
to explain the plans to any one who
may like to know them. Prompt
and efficient cooperation is needed
and at once. Heed the cali and ask
Mrs. Maxwell Just what she would
have you do. Ladies all over the land
are doing their part to win victory
in this great conflict. Don't wait to
be asked personally to do something
but take the initiative and be one o.
the boosters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Ralph Jennings and family were in
Keller last Sunday to attend a Sun.
day School convention.
Marguerite Clark in "The Goose
Girl" at the Idle Hour theatre next
'sday night. A Paran.
picture and a good one.
See the class of the Lumberlands"
featuring Helen Holmes, the most
daring actress in the movies, at the
Idle Hour every Tuesday night.
A care, from Mrs. Will Payne, dated
at Bryn Maur, Pa, April 11th, states
that "Fruit trees are in bloom and
there is six inches of snow" The
Paynes are now in New York.
VOLTS and Warner report auto sales
for the week as follows:- To Claude
Stearns of Hamilton; Sol Schpok of
Decatur; John Ulan of. Lawton and
Charles Rea of Mattawan. All Bucks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Fred Sowie, proprietor Of the Paw
Paw vulcanizing Co., states that all
rubber goods are on the verge of an
other sharp advance, and that now is
the time to order auto tires for the
summer. He handles the Double
Fabric Tires and the U. S. Tire all
recognized as the best on the market.
1t will be to your advantage to see
Fred right away if you have not al
ready ordered your tires.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
TAPS SOUNDS FOR LAWRENCE
VETERAN ON MONDAY LAST.

John Shoemaker died of heart
trouble at his home in Lawrence on
Monday, after brief illness of but a
few hours. He was the father of
Bessie Heckert, formerly of Paw Paw
and well known here. He was veter-
an of the Civil War, and frequently
visited among his Paw Paw comrades.
He was a good citizen and will be
greatly missed by his friends and
associates of so many years. He
leaves one son Of Lawrence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
EATON AND MOSIER CELE-
BRATE SECOND ANNIVERSARY.

Eaton and Mosier advertise an
Anniversary Appreciation" sale at
their store on Friday and Saturday of
this week. To-day, Friday, is the
second anniversary of their business
in Paw Paw. They appreciate the
patronage that has been extended to
them, and are proud of their growth
during the two short years of the
firms existence. The "ad' this week
will be interesting reading.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

"Reel Life shown at the Idle Hour
every Tuesday evening are the most
instructive features ever shown on
the screen. If you have not seen
some Of the features of "Reel Life"
you have missed great treat.
The Third Division of the Presby-
terian Ladies Aid society will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. M. d.
Buskirk on Friday afternoon of this
week. Bring thjmblcs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
EMERY GAVE SUPERVISORS
VERY PATRIOTIC GREETING.

Emery Ball, the genial and efficient
janitor and general caretaker at the
court house gave the Board of Super
visors a patriotic reception when they
convened in special session last week.
Their room was tastily decorated with
American flags, and presented very
pleasing appearance. His efforts
were rewarded by many favorable
comments of appreciation from the in
dividual members.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING
AT THE LAVERTY STORE.

During these strenuous times when
the H. C. L. stares one in the face at
every turn, an opportunity to get
something for nothing is worth look
ing after. Laverty's "ad" in this is
sue explains his generous offer and a
glance in his window at the store re-
veals the articles he proposes to give
away. The store should have liberal
patronage in consideration of the gift.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

S. r. Ketchum of Kalamazoo dis
trict agent for the Citizens Mutual
Auto Insurance company of Howell,
Michigan was in Paw Paw on Tuesday
Guy F. Warner is local agent for the
company and is running an "ad" in
these columns. You can't afford to be
without auto insurance, and if you do
not already have policy, see Guy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
Miss Mildred Flagler was united il

Miss Mildred Flagler was united in
marriage with Roey Steele of De-
catur on Wednesday afternoon of this
week. The ceremony was performed
at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev.
f. w. Smith, in the presence of Mrs.
Flagler, mother and Della sister of
the bride and Mr.. Newell, a friend of
the groom and his grand father. The
happy couple left at once for Decatur
where nice home already furnished
awaits them. The bride has lived in
Paw Paw for a number of years, and
during that time has endeared herself
to all who knew her. The True North
rner joins her host of friends in felic-
itations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Miss Lettie Williams and Fred
Slovenian were united in marriage
by Rev. Olivia j. c. Woodman at her
residence on Wednesday afternoon of
this week. Fred has built nice
little home on his place north of town,
where the happy couple will be at
home. The True Northerner joins in
congratulations.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
STORK GAINS ON REAPER.

The Bulletin of Vital Statistics is
sued monthly by the Department of
State reports total of 2,355 deaths
in Michigan during the month of Feb
ruary, and 6,75S visits from the
Stork during the same period of time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Following are among those from
away who came to attend the funeral
of the late James Mcleod last week
Messrs. and Mesdames Wallace Bur-
son, Roe Smith, Steve Frank and
Henry Frank all of Schoolcraft;
Messrs. and Mesdames A. J. Klose,
Will Stafford of Kalamazoo, and Mrs.
f. II. Lewis of Bellevue.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

While spading in the yard one day
this week, LaRue Mosier found an
old copper penny under the sod that
bore the date of 1874. 1t is nearly
the size of a half dollar and from it's
appearance has lain there for many
years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

S. o. Kenyon, II. L. Mcneil, Charles
Young and Frank Quintieri went to
Detroit Wednesday to inspect the
property being sold by the John p.
He'll Real Estate company of Detroit.
This firm is represented here by Cor
don Christie, general travelling agent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Word reached Paw Paw of the
death of r ev. l.. ID. Boynton in the
hospital at Pontiac. Some twenty
years ago, Mr.. Boynton was resident
of Paw Paw, and preached here in
the Free Will Baptist church. He
leaves three sons.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

The regular meeting of the Grange
will be held Saturday, April 2lst at
-7:30 p. M. at the G.. A. r. Hall.
Come and discuss what the farmer
can do for his country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

The Mems League of Paw Paw
went to Lawrence Wednesday evening
to met with the citizens of that
village to boost the Tabernacle cam
paign to be inaugurated there. The
High School Band accompanied them
and a most enjoyable and profitable
trip was reported.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

The Fashion Party" at the last
meeting of the Lady Maccabees prov
ed a very enjoyable affair and the
beautiful hats and wraps from the
Paw Paw stores displayed upon living
models proved our town has every
thing to be desired in fashionable
apparel.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

A useful gift is always acceptable,
save your purchase slips and see how
easy it is to secure one. Read our ad
Laverty's Variety Store. (adv)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cooper of Kala-
mazoo were in Paw Paw on Tuesday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
NELSON WAS
FIRM BELIEVER IN
HIS BELOVED STATE

To the observer who has Travelled
about the state Of North Dakota with
mind and eyes open to the opportuni-
ties n tbs successes that have been
attained. there is found in every COM
munity examples Of what has been
accomplished by mon who are in real
earnest and are not listening to the
croakers and agitators who seek 10
stir up strife and dissension among
the people Of the state for their own
gain rather than the betterment or
the people whom they mislead.
One such u recalled in the death
recently of Christ Nelson. who was
ono Of the organizers and strongest
advocates of the community better
men plans ~ worked out in the Nj
agAra-6hawnee club. Mr.. Nelson
came to this country from Norway
in 1891. absolutely . poor man a.
the things Of this world are counted,
but he had implicit faith In his own
ability and In the state Of North Da-
kota. At his death he had accumulat-
cd . hne farm property which wal
. credit to this thrift, honesty and
industry. He leaves to his widow and
four children q heritage that 10 cons
vincing. Of the possibilities Of the state
he loved, Mr.. Anna Nikelson and
Mrs. II. n. WAllAnd are sisters and
another sister still resides In Norway.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16

into EIGHT dfstricts Of which the state
OF North Dakota forms one. Rev. y.
J. Hulteng Of this city being B dis
trict Xioo. prs1adSlkiEs. An Initiation 10
hold the next general convention IN
St Paul NJ extended to the church
yesterday. and Fargo - well =
Grand Forks have invited the North.
convention. Each district Will meet
in separate conventions each year
prior to the general meeting OF all the
The most significant week in the
history Of the Norwegian church peo-
pie In America closed yesterday with
impressive services In celebration Of
the. consolidation OF synods which had
been. separated for almost . genera
ministers and delegates have return.
cd to their homes.
At the convention property valued
at more than 100000 was trans
ferred to the consolidated church.
This does not include any properties
LOT the Individual congregations, but
only such properties ~ the national
body controls. including educational
and charitable Institutions. publishing
houses and property in foreign mis-
sionary fields
Prior to his attending, the conven-
ton in St Paul. Rev. Thorgrimsen
had been in DEBORAH. Iowa, where he
witnessed the graduation OF his son.
The Luther college at that place had
moro graduates this year than ever
before in its history. Mr.. Thorgrim-
sen was especially enthusiastic when
speaking about his visit TO DEBORAH
where he had not been for more than
16 years; he and Mrs. Thorgrimsen
met a number of acquaintances and
friends from former days and we're
particularly pleased ut. the. hearty res
'ception accorded them by the faculty
as well as by the students Of the coll
.lege.
Plans for a great reformation fes-
tival to be held by the Lutheran
churches will probably be formulated
in the neal future the occasion being
the quadricentennial OF the beginning
of the Lutheran Protestant movement
which dates from that historic Octo-
Der 81. 1917. when the former monk,
Martin Luther, nailed his famous 95
theses to the door Of the church in
Wittenberg renouncing all allegiance
to the Roman Catholic church. It is
possible that the Lutheran congresa-
tons Of Grand Forks will cooperate
for the purpose, Of making the
Reformation festival one Of the most
impressive and solemn gatherings
held in the city. &
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
ASTEl||R|NSTAR
MEETING Will
OPEN pen TUESDAY
Grand, Chapter Convention
to be Held in Grand
Forks.

From present indications. 1t ID rs
sumed. that there will be q company
Of 200 women. delegates from the
chapters OF Eastern Star OF North Da-
kota, in this city mex week to attend
the f2Sth annual session Of the grand
The meeting opens Tuesday. II the
weather conditions are favorable dur
ing the week. It ID expected that large
delegations o1s members from the
smaller towns will motor to the city
to attend all or part Of the sessions.
Az this meeting is called mainly for
the Transaction OF tho business affairs.
few social events IN planned. and
these are limited to the dinner for
tho Grand Chapter officers to be
served At 9 O'clock Wednesday even
chapter. No. IL, will be hostesses.
Following the dinner, an informal re-
ceptton will be given in honor OF the
delegates and visitors in the parlors
OF the temple. After the session or
Thursday evening there Is to be q
service Of light refreshments.
no Several 1 nsw d Issues; s Of nst lion an Inn =.
ter for discussion and perhaps settle
mont.
The convention proper will open on
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and
the first business will be the appoint
ment Of the various committees, who
are to act during the convention. Mrs.
Pearl Gets, worthy. matron Of Acacia
chapter will give the address of well
come, and Mrs. Gertrude Parker. as
sociate Grand Matron Of Lisbon will
respond.
The afternoon session Of Thursday
will be given owe to the reading of
the reports OF. the grand officers and
the reports Of the different commit
tees. Mrs. Jean McNaughton Stevens
of Towner will give an address to the
Past Matrons and Mrs. Minnie E.
Rusk will respond. Other speakers At
this session will be Mrs. Madge Nc
Bride of Cavalier and Mrs. Jennie
Hill Of Fargo.
On Thursday evening at 8 o'clock,
the members Of Acacia chapter, No.
IL, will give the disqualification of
the ritual work Of the order. Mrs.
Blanche Lynn Whittemore. grand
representative Of Saskatchewan and
Frank w. Erred, associate grand pat
ron of North Dakota. will give ad-
dresses at this session. The grand
representatives will give two minute
reports on Thursday evening.
The election Of the state officers for
the coming two years will take up the
greater part of the session on Friday
morning and the afternoon session
will be devoted to the installation OF
the newly elected members and to the
settlement of unfinished business,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
EXERCISES AT
WESLEY START
SUNDAY A. M.
DR.. E. P. Robertson viii
Preach Baccalaureate Ser
mon at Methodist Church.

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wen Els eervice ~ tne
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senela, poaro o. ouSatlon OF tne
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
UNIVERSITY TO
GRADUATE BIG
CLASS MONDAY
Baccalaureate Ser1nan to be
Preached Sunday
Afternoon.
List Of Graduates Announc-
ed Today-Many Spe-
cial Degrees.

Commencement exercises at the
University of North Dakota will begin
tomorrow afternoon At $3.50 o'clock
in the university gymnasium when
the b~accalaureate service will be held.
The commencement exercises proper
will be held In the university gym
nasium at s:4b' IN Monday morning.
announced today.
delivered by Reverend John Poyntz
Tyler of Fargo. bishop of the Episco-
pal church in North Dakota. Bishop
Tyler will arrive in the city this even
Ing. ~ 20
Special music for the baccalaureate
service win be unfold. Ye Portals"
from The Redemption" by Gounod,
and ''The Inflammatus" from 'Stabat
Mater by Rossini. sung by a chorus
Of sixty voices with the accompani-
mont Of = twenty piece orchestra
made up from musicians from tho
University Philharmonic orchestra un-
Norton, head OF the department Of
music. The orchestra will play az
the professional '1.riumphal March
from aida. by Verdi.
The procession will form at 3:16
p. m. and will proceed to the gym
nAsium. Academic dress will be
worn by the faculty. invited guests of
thu university and the candidates for
degrees.
The speaker at the commencement
exercises on Monday morning will be
DR.. Irving Fisher Of Yale university.
DR.. Fisher will arrive In the city to-
morrow morning.
Public Health in War Time" is
the subject Of DR.. Fishers address.
DR.. Fisher Is president Of tho Com
mtttee Of One Hundred on National
Health, hi is also a director of the
Life Extension Institute which is one
Of the greatest developments in the
public health service in America. This
service IL for the purpose Of reducing
the amount OF sickness and for in
creasing longevity of life by the sim
pie method of free examination. a sys-
tenn Of inspection and repair.
DR.. Fishers address is Of special
interest at this time when the ques-
ton OF national prohibition and food
conservation 10 in the minds Of think
ing men and women. He is bending
his energies toward the gaining OF
national prohibition Is a var MEASURE,
and It IL expected that he will touch
upon this subject in the course of this
address.
Special music for the morning will
be solo by Clarence O'Connor OF
ct. Thomas. tenor soloist with the
University Mems Glee club.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
Won MEDIA HEADS
MINOT ASSOCIATION

Minot. N. D.. June 1e.-George Won
Media, manager OF tho sales depart
ment Of the Minot Auto Co. one Of
Minot'sf progressive business men. was
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16

A lot Of i'll breeding passes for In.
dependence and forcefulness Of char-
acter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
HOME FROM MEET
OF MORSE CHURCH
Rev. H. B. Thorgrirnsen Dis.
cusses Lutheran Conven-
ton and Possible Effects

Rev. H. B. Thorgrimsen Of the
First Norwegian Lutheran church re-
turned this morning from DEBORAH.
Iowa, and st. Paul: at the latter place
he had attended all the sessions Of tho
Norwegian Lutheran church Of
America and spoke enthusiastically of
the work which had been accomplish
ed by this unique convention.
Mr.. Thorgrimsen desired to correct
the impression that had gone abroad
that he had been appointed a member
of the publication committee of the
church. This, he said, was only q
temporary committee appointed for
the purpose of making certain RECON-
mendations to the convention regard
ing the future arrangement of the va
rious publications issued by the
church. and also with reference to
the consolidation OF the three large
working In conjunction with each Of
the three synods now consolidated.
In this respect: the convention follow
ed n of the committee suggestions
to the effect that the publishing hous-
es be merged, and plans are now be-
ing prepared for the establishment Of
one central publishing house with
headquarters in Minneapolis. Here
will be issued the various Norwegian
the consolidated church, and editors
already have been elected.
The general impression of the con.
vention was. said Rev. Thorgrimsen, q
magnificent one. Every ono present
felt certain that 1t was tho greatest
meeting ever held among Norwesians
and an impressive harmony prevailed
throughout. The consolidation was
the contamination of wishes by the
rank and hle Of the membership of
the three synods which had until now
been working separately. It was not.
said Mr.. Thorgrimsen, q cut and dried
affair all made up in advance by the
leaders. but was the fullest expression
OF q sentiment and desire which were
deeply rooted in the hearts and minds
OF the church people throughout the
country.
ono Of the most splendid features
OF the convention vas the concert
held In the st. Paul Auditorium where
mony and sang various chorals - well
a. the Reformation Cantata written
and composed especially for this 90.
casion. The Immense hall was crowd.
cd to it, utmost capacity and all tick
cts had been sold In advance. The
proceeds OF the concert amounted Il
$500 which ri givsn to the Amer
lean Red Cross. At the mi@ton meet.
Ing held in connection With the con.
vention more than ~ .ooes vas sub,
Asked for his views regarding Thu
ultimate effect Of the consolidation OF
the work Of the Individual consrska,
tons with special r~oforence 30 tn
situation In Grand TorkA Rev. Thor
lEftmsen said that while no donnit.
plans had yet been Formulated. Il VA