The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-10-17
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Harold Butterfeld is visiting al
aunt at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Mrs. James Holcomb was a Kala
mazoo visitor on Tuesday last.
Jay Trescott of Hammond, Indiana
was in Paw Paw a part of the week
Mrs. Alice Grimes is critically ill
Both daughters are here, and two
special nurses are assisting them in
her care.
Don't miss the greatest picture
ever made, "The Eyes of the World
at the Idle Hour theatre next Mon
day evening.
Ford Wilbur has purchased the in
terest of H. E. Ball in the Moonlight
Bait Company and is now the sole
owner and proprietor.
Several Paw Paw ladies are in
kalamazoo this week to attend the
25th, annual meeting of the Michigan
State Federation of Women's clubs.
Ed Null has purchased the Jacob
Darling Dray Line and is on the job
again. The business is not new to
Ed, as he is a veteran in that line.
Mrs. Ida E. Fox of Romeo, Mich,
her daughter, Lila Eddy and grand
daughter of Pontiac are visiting the
old home and relatives at Glendale.
Mrs. B. F. Warner entertained a
company of young people on Wednes
day in honor of her daughter, Mrs.
Leo Warner who leaves soon for
their new home in DeKalb, Illinois
Azel Mcneil has been appointed
Assistant Supervisor of the Census
for the Fourth Congressional District
He is with Supervisor S. o. Kenyon
in offices over O'Grady Bros. clothing
store.
Every loyal American who loves
the flag that Theodore Roosevelt
loved, should be proud to be repre-
sented in the fund to be collected
next week for the erection of a MEM
orial to the "Great American"
Mr.. and Mrs. George Weston re-
turned last Friday from a weeks auto
trip among relatives and friends in
Michigan The trip took them over
413 miles. Mrs. Cora Barrows of
Lawrence was in charge of the Wes-
ton home during their absence.
The Squirrel season opened on
Wednesday and many fine bags are
reported. Hunters are cautioned to
remember that the squirrels in the
village limits are protected by law at
all times, and any violation will be
vigorously prosecuted.
Plans are progressing nicely for
the Big American Legion doings in
Paw NV on "Armistice Day" Novem
ber 18th. This will be one of the
biggest days" ever celebrated in Van
Buren county. The complete program
for the day will be announced soon.
The members of the Maids and Ma
irons club enjoyed a sumptuous
Chicken dinner at the home of Mrs.
F. N. Wakeman last Friday evening
In honor of one of the members, Mrs.
A. o .Duncombe and her daughter
Mrs. Frances Riley who leave soon
for Montana to spend the winter.
Bridge was the entertainment Of the
evening.
Mrs Alice Waters passed away at
her home in the village last Sunday
evening, after an illness dating back
to last August. She was one of the
pioneer residents Of this community,
honored and esteemed by everyone.
The funeral was held from the late
home on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
Olivia Woodman officiating. Inter
ment was at Prospect cemetery.
Rev. H. w. Harvey of Kalamazoo
was in Paw Paw last Saturday to
officiate at the funeral Of Mrs. E. B.
Welch. He states that his son Lieut..
Lloyd Harvey is still in military SER
\ vice at ElPaso, Texas. He has charge
of the 11th Aero Squadron, and the
two men who were recently captured
by Mexican Bandits and held for
ransom, were from his squadron.
Miss Ruth Thompson and Miss
Dora Van Auken of Muskegon were
week end guests Of Miss Josie Van
Auken. On Sunday, Miss Dora's
father and mother of Hartford, and
her three sisters and their husbands
all took possession of Miss Van