The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-06-13
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guest of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin
Reeves.
Mrs. Claire Doren and baby are
home from the hospital, both mother
and babe are doing fine.
The interior of the Paw Paw Drug
Company store is receiving a coat of
paint. Charley Sheldon is the artist.
Wildey Taylor, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Taylor, fell in the
barn last Monday and broke the bone
of one of his arms above the elbow
and dislocated the elbow joint.
Al Hindenach and A. N. Cole are
giving their residences a coat of
paint. They may be termed "Scab
Painters" by members of the union,
but they are doing a mighty fine job
nevertheless.
Next Monday is the opening of the
Black Bass season, and every fisher
man is getting out the rod and reel
in anticipation of the sport. Antici-
patton, it is said, is more than half
of the sport.
Saturday, June 14th. is "Flag Day"
In proclamation to the people of
Michigan, Governor Sleeper asks that
flags be displayed on all private and
public buildingsr and that fitting pro-
grams be given in all churches on the
Sunday following.
The True Northerner gratefully
acknowledges a liberal sample of very
choice large juicy strawberries grown
and presented by Mrs. Vacella
Church. They were the most delici-
Gus berries it has ever been our good
fortune to sample.
Lafayette we Come, starring f.
X. Lincoln is announced for the Idle
Hour on Friday and Saturday nights
of this week. This is one of the big
features and should have a packed
house. On Sunday night, Constance
Talmadge stars in "The Lesson.
The 10th, annual meeting of the
Van Buren County Pioneer associa-
tion will be held in Covert on Thurs
day, June 10Th, at 1890 o'clock in
the forenoon. There will be a picnic
dinner, program of music and speak
ing and other events to make the day
an enjoyable one.
James Jordan and wife of Mime
sofa were over Sunday guests at the
Postmaster Cole home. Mr.. Jordan
was a partner of Mr.. Cole years ago
in the Free Press and Courier This
is the first time Mrs. Jordan has
visited here in thirty-three years.
Mr.. Jordan called on friends here
eight years ago.
Lieutenant Maurice Cole is home
from Overseas, looking we'll and
feeling fine. MaNice was in the
thick of the fighting and has seen
much real service. He was badly
gassed, and as a result submitted an
operation recently which has restored
him to perfect health. He is still in
tie service, but expects to be mus
tered out soon at Camp Custer.
Mrs. Jake Reidl entertained the
Freshmen class of the local schools
on Thursday evening last in honor of
Miss Lynlou Davis. A most enjoy
able evening was spent in music and
contests. The guests were ushered
into the dining room where five small
tables were tastefully decorated with
center flower pieces and favors in
class colors. Mrs. Reidl assisted by
Mrs. Elmer Davis served a dainty
and elaborate three course luncheon.
The 48th, annual Commencement
exercises of the Paw Paw high school
will be held in the Opera House this
Friday evening. Following is the
program:- Concert Fischer's orches-
ira, 1880 to 500 o'clock. Procession
al; Invocation, Rev. Arthur Trott;
Salutatory, l. B. Hoodmaker; Class
History, Meta Smith,, String Trio
Dorothy Tuttle, Martha Thayer, Eda
Ayars, Emily Reynolds, accompanist;
Glass Poem, Lena Maxham; Glass
Will, Guy Mumbrue; Piano Solo,
'Scarf Dance Chaminade- Marian
Miller; Grafton, Robert Webb; Class
Prophecy, Caroline Johnson, Floy
Salisbury; Vocal Solo, Milton Dow;
Valedictory, Irene Gibbs; Presenta-
tion of Diplomas, Spt. o. w. Kaye;
Benediction, Rev. E. E. Shouffler.
Following is the list of those who
have completed the course of study,
and who will reveive the coveted di-
plomas:-L. B. Hoodmaker, Duane
Gleason, Eda Lord Ayars, Dorothy
Thornton Tuttle, Marian Adele Mil
ler, Dorothy Lucille Tuttle, Carolyn
Claire Johnson, Floy Evelyn Salisbury
Emily Gertrude Reynolds, Clara Irene
Gibbs, Meta Mae Smith, Lena Jane
Markham, Martha Carolyn Thayer,
Erwin William Fisher, Dale Hinckley