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ill J hi 1 4y wlX VOLUME XLV1. NUMBER 14. PAW PAW, VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1900. WHOLE NUMBER 2357. W. J. SELLICK-DR'V HOODS. BOOTS AND SHOES. Ready to Wear 1) Mi Thursday, Friday, Saturday, MW 24, 25, 26, GREATLY RKDUCKD PRICES ON TAILOR MADE SUITS AND DRESS SKIRTS. THE TJIUE NOJITIIEItNEIt. PUBLISHED BY THETRUE NORTHERNER PUBLISHING COMPANY. M. O. KOM'LANI), Kill tor ami AlaiiHger. Largest Circulation in the County. SUHS( Kin ION, $1.30 A YKAIl. $!.()( IF PAID IN AIIVANCF. BUSINESS NOTICES. XV. C V. Tei-giiMon, I). D.S. Dental Parlor. All operations, including Crown anil Bridge work, rendered as painless as pos sible. Oflieo in Longwell Block, Paw Paw, Mich Dr. IltNlft II iitrliiiiHon, Dentist, - - Paw Paw, Mich. OlHco over Tyler's Hardware store. Ladies' Navy Blue Venetian Suits, Jacket lined with colored Mercerized linings; Skirts Percaline lined and interlined and bound with waterproof binding; Skirt has new box plait in back. An elegant $10.00 suit, our special price $6.98. V highly tailored suit of Gray Homespun, Eton Jacket, lined with Romine Silk, Skirt lined as above; a $12.00 suit for $7.48. Ladies' $5.00 Spring Jackets, lined throughout, $3.75. Ladies' $1.75 Black Dress Skirts, box plait, very full in skirt; special three days price, $1.25. Ladies' better Mack Dress Skirts, our $2.25 value, but $1.79. Ladies' $2.75 fine Dress Skirts we will sell on these days at $1.98; this is a decided bargain. Ladies' $4.50 Mack and Navy Dress Skirts at $3 48. Ladies' $6.00 Homespun Skirts, colors light and dark gray, just now what is in great favor, at but $3-9S. If you intend purchasing a skirt do not fail to attend this sale. Our Great Muslin Underwear Sale Continues all the Week. W. J. SELL1CK. Lorei. Curtl, I'hyMlclitn ami Surgeon, Paw Paw, Mich. Special attention to diseases of the Heart, Lungs, Throat and Xoso. Dr. I'. D. SitrKTiit, First door west of Town Hall, 2.27tf Glendalo, Mich. D.ivlri inlerMni Lawyer. All business given prompt and careful attention. Ofiico over Paw Paw Savings Dank. The leading fire represented by insurance companies E. P. Parks. Schedule of Trnrlier' Kxmim I iih! Inn Tor 1K1MI-11MMI. Schedule of teachers' examinations for 18!tt-l!KN): At Decatur, June (beginning third Thursday); for second an J third grades. Ofllce days every Satuiday. Wklls (J. Buown, Commissioner of Schools. I llMve Tor .Snle 72 acres of land lying east of the electric light pond. 87 acres Ivinir mile north I of Paw Paw. Want to make immediate sale and can otTer these pieces at prices that will make money for the, purchaser. 'It 1 C. A. Simmon. To f.ottii. A few thousand dollars to loan on real estate security. tf Lincoln II. Titus. Central llttrher Shop. Dibble it Taylor proprietors. Opposite the abstract office. Satisfaction guar anteed. Fine, strictly up-to-date bath just added; baths 15 cents. We solicit a share of your patronage. 4 1 1 f The bluest blue makes tho whitest white, that's Russ' Bleaching Blue. Re fuse imitations. Puss Bleaching Blue makes brown muslin white in a da v. All grocers sell the genuine Iiuss. Refuse imitations. For Sale. Fresh milch cow, five vears old. B. F. Warner, t-1 Paw Paw. Ileum ! ! ICattlftlie! ! TomatoeN! ! I wish to have grown on contract several hundred acres of tho above. For price and particulars, call on or address, Frank A. Showkkman, Residence, Paw Paw, 1 mile south of depot. 1 7 1 f J Mich. Hoard of Review. The board of review for Paw Paw town ship will be in session at the office of the superintendent of tho poor in tho court houso in tho village of Paw Paw, Mon day and Tuesday, May 28 and 20, for re viewing tho assessment of said town ship, t-i A, Lynn I'ree Lawyer, Office over Avery's store, Paw Paw, Michigan. Lincoln II. TIMih, Attorney at Law. Abstract Building. Law. Insurance and Collections. .lame I'. Chandler, Attorney at Law. Offlco over Phillips' furniture store. Paw Paw. A house and one acre of ground for rent or sale. Two houses for rent. Best house and two lots in town' for o.uu; inquire 01 j,. uowning. piiii Paper Hat. Inj; Done in the best possible manner, agent for the celebrated Potter I am Wall Local Department. Othorn, .Mill X. Matter, Attorneys at Law. Offices, Academy of Music Block, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Can supply loans on good real estate. Mrs. James Bennett is seriously ill. D. H. Patterson went to Chicago, Mon day. E. B. Longwell advertises gigantic cuts for this week and next. Regular review of K. O. T. M. to-morrow evening (Thursday). Rev. and Mrs. J. II. Tanner are guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Curtiss. Miss Alice Rowland of Lawrence was Paper Mills (not in the trust and can i the truest of Paw P;iw frieml K.itnrdnv sell you wall paper cheaper than anyone, j and Monday. Interior and exterior decorating. Office n. , in the Manning block, opposite First I ' yn carue iiorae rroni National Bank. Call and see samples. I Ann Arbor, Saturday, remaining until 40tf J. A. Le mi. Sunday night. .Mr. Merriman of Bangor has ordered a Snow Bros.' Xo. 5 furnace, through their agent, Jas. Livermore. Clare Martin will go to South Haven to work for Bud Evans, who has mir- II. XV. MeC'ahe, Auctioneer, Paw Paw, Mich. Services always satis factory. Terms reasonable. tf Iaw raw Saving Itank. Capital 6 10,000.00. F. W. Skllick, Pres. J. J. Woodman, J. W. Free, Vice Pres., Cashier. Board op Directors: J. .1. Woodman, Daniel Morrison, John W. Free W. R. Sellick, F. W. Sellick, William J. Sellick, C. E. Lyle, L. H. Titus. Interest l'ald on Certificate of Depolt. Cob (irlnder. I have recently started a new Cob (Jrind er at the Almena mills. Edw. H. Miner, Prop. Mr. M. L. O'Dell Is showingdesirable seasonable Millinery, and at lowest prices. Satisfaction guar teed. Call and examine her goods. Sho also has a line of stamped goods and Brainard &, Armstrong Wash Silks. But-' chased a barber shop there Uoodsand l'KgS takU exchan";4f;?rf I Mrs. Amanda Bartram went to Kala- gC S' 1 I mazoo, Saturday evening, to be tho guest Tho State Board of Health requires all j of Mrs La,berson over Sunday, back yards, alleys, and out houses! H. L. McXeil is having a Snow Bros.' cleaned. Please take notice and govern ! Xo. .'XJ furnace placed in his new house, yourself accordingly. j just west of Longwell's opera house. Ciias. S. Maynard. . . T ., n u . ... , o7tl Health Officer. ! , M,s? Ll a V 1 e!fc f Keeler WH tako a I piace in me raw raw school next ear, Right at home, with the bracing air j as teacher in the second primary depart- ouu jit iu.u uiiaun.i 01 jjite Atiieaigan, ; ment. you can tind one or tho most delightful, picturesque and sequestered retreats in wmcn to uuua a summer cottage and en joy fishing, boating, bathing, elegant drives and other outings, all within a mile of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Ap ply to John Higmuu Jr., St. Joe, Mich., or E. E. Downing, Paw Paw, Mich. H. C. WATERS A. CO. --HARDWARE, ooooo O a vw C) () O O O () o o 0 0 o o o 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o () o () () 0 o 0 0 o 0 0 o o o o () () o OCCCOCQOOCGOOOG GOODS OF QUALITY. occcooccooooooo CQGOOGOCQOOOOOOO 8 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, o OOOOOOOCOOOCOOOO It's Quality with us, Quality first, last, and all the time. To some it is hard work to sell goods of quality, to others it is entirely out of the question, but the trade we arc after are looking more and more to quality with each pur chase. When you Buy from us YOU BUY tlie Best. Whether it be a saw, a hammer, a pocket knife, a pair of shears, a dish pan, a tin pail, a lock, a stove, a bicycle, a gallon of paint, a job of tin work or plumbing, a coil of hose, a keg of lead or a furnace, the stamp of quality stands out so prominent that it cannot be misunderstood: There is satisfaction wrapped up with every purchase. WE SELL GOODS CHEAP BUT WE DON'T SELL CHEAP GOODS. Low priced cheapness is often dearness in disguise. If you are a customer of ours wc highly appreciate your trade; if you arc not, tjivc us a few trial orders and you will then appreciate our efforts in furnishing the best goods. Everything in the Hardware line and Square Dealing our Specialty PAWPAW. - lUTicrriGAN Ci) Q O O O O O O O O O o 0 0 0 e o o o o o o o o o o o () o o 0 0 o o 0 o o o o o o Women' l'.t liMiiiif. The Women's Exchange has a new and complete assortment of the latest styles in spring millinery at new prices. You are invited to call and examine the goods and be convinced. See Mrs. Van Fleet's new adv. The Home bakery has a new adv. this week. Mrs. J. S. Ruck is improving in health, under medical treatment at Rattle Creek. Memorial day will be observed in Glid denburg next Sunday, by an address and jK)em by Mrs. Uarton; services at 10:30. Tho Rome bakery has a neat ice cream and lunch room. Their delicious cream is made by a new process secured from an expert. The relief corps will meet at tho grange hall Saturday, May 20. Members are re quested to be present tu arrange for Memorial day.. During June, July, August and Sep tember, the S. II. & E. will sell tickets from Paw Paw to Chicago, good going Saturday and returning Monday, at $2.73 for tho round trip. Tho best way to get an Idea as to the amount of paper used, would bo to com pare it with other tonnage carried by our railroads: coal is first, paper second, com third, hay fourth, iron fifth, wheat sixth.. The prospect is good for getting alarge number of city peoplo to come to Paw Paw for the summer. Some have already arranged for boarding places. Any parties who are willing to tako such boarders and roomers should notify II. L. McXeil, secretary of tho board of trade. In addition to tho excellent program prepared for field day, in tho way of games and sports, tho merchants of tho town have engaged an acrobat and wire performer to give free exhibitions on tho street; Tho day will bo a lively one in Paw Paw, and there should bo a big crowd in town. Miss Mabel M. Wrigleyof Corunnahas been engaged as teacher in tho first prim ary department of the Paw Puw schools for the next year. Sho is a graduate of the Corunna high school and Mt. Pleas ant normal and is highly recommended. Miss Bertha Bailey, whom she succeeds. , has been in this school for several years ana is a capable teacher, and has made a host of friends here. The Sunday Chicago Times-Herald contained the following: "Summer re sorts along tho east shore of Lake Michi gan are making extensive preparations for a large business during tho coming season. Tho Suuth Haven & Eastern railroad has arranged to put on regular trains connecting with tho II. V. Wil liams line boats so as to land passengers at Lake Cora and a number of the resorts of that vicinity." Mrs. Phillip Sherrod died Saturday morning. Mav 19. after a severn ill- ivf c:... 1 . . . . . . niAkkjuuua;, mi n u uuu uurs u mt ice ior j ness oi six motnns. i no iuncral was St. Mark's Episcopal church, Tuesday , held at the house at 2 o'clock Sunday, evening, May 2;. j conducted by Kev. Anna Barton. The Next Sunday evening, a union service j remains were taken to Pennsylvania for will be held in the First Baptist church. I burial. Delilah Himbau-'h was born Attention is called to the republican caucus notice in another column. Every republican voter in the township should be there. As Pev. Mr. Law cannot be in town I 'on ml. A gobbler and hen turkey. Owner can have same by sailing for them and pay ing charges. II. P. Sharp, 7tl Maple Knoll Farm. For K'-nt. A 2 story dwelling with lj.f story wing; 11 rooms, including nice buttery with shelves and door-cupboards; 2 bed rooms below and 2 above: brick wall; dry cellar; 40 barrel cistern with the kitchen sink and pump in connection the water from sink discharged outside building; a dug and driven well, yielding the coldest and best water. One and a half lot of rich land comprise the premises, located on south side of Pine street, between Xiles and LaOrave streets. t-2 I. W. Van Fosskn. VhiiI'I fr Kriit-r. Man and wife or small family of grown people to rent the west wing of the resi dence 171 east Main street, now newly fitted up and ready for occupancy. Com prises sitting room, dining room, kitchen and fine stone basement'below, with hall and stairway lending to rooms above. A large new cistern, a sink and discharge outside from eNtern pump, and fine well water. (t-2) 1. W. Van Fosskn. (iro, I , ItrtllMT. Contractor and building mover, all kinds of plain and fancy stone work done. Will take contracts for all kinds of building and repairing and furnish everything. Satisfaction guaranteed. I sell and set up Snow Bros, furnaces. Kibbie 'phone at residence. (Jm. L. Bklnki:. CC0OCCCOO0GOO00OC0GOCO3O0OC0OOCO00OOCCOO l''ll!10ll. Having recently been admitted to practice before the department of the interior, I shall hold myself in readiness to transact any business before the de partment that may be intrusted to me. Especial attention will be given to pen sion claims. mtfj O. W. I low LAND. P. A. Shoestnith, residence .77 Pine St., just west of Presbyterian church. 51tf A CIlANCi: TO SAVK MONF.Y. CO CO m I havo a largo stock of Marble and (Iranite, all as good material as money will buy. Some .'tf monuments, largo and small, 1 shall olTer for (JO days at very close to actual cost. Terms made easy. Paw Paw Marble and (iranite Works. I. A. Whitman. Ilev. A. F. Beare of Bloomingdale will address the meeting. Monday morning U. A. Shoesmith de livered to Mr. Whiteman of Lawrence, one of the largest loads of furniture ever sent from Paw Paw. II. C. Waters Co. are putting a new steel ceiling in J. C. Warner's grocery store. New side walls of steel were put in the sheriff's ollice last week. The M. E. society of Almena will hold an ice cream social next Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Eager: proceeds for new singing books. At the close of the morning servico in the Disciple church last Sunday, Rev. F. S. Linsell tendered his resignation as pastor of the church, to tako clToct June 10. The case against A. E. Chamberlain of Lawrence, charged with bringing a pauper into the county, has been dis missed, he having sent the woman back to Chicago. Measles have been having tho right of way in CJliddenburg for tho past two weeks, but all the patients are conve lescing and some are able to be out again. The school has been closed on that account. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lamberson have removed to Kalamazoo, where Mr. Lam berson recently went into the livery business. Paw Paw people regret that they found it to their interest to leave this place. The union (J. A. R. Memorial service will be held next Sunday morning at the M. E. church. Members of the post will meet at tho hall at JO o'clock and march to the church. Rev. E. O. Mather will preach the sermon. Judge Johnson returned from Battlo Creek, Saturday, very much improved in health and looking better than for some time before ho went away. He has re sumed his official duties. His many friends aro pleased to see him back again. Seventy millions of peoplo will soon unito in paying tho tributo of a nation's gratitude to its heroes. In every heart is love, in every tongue praiso for the gallant men who laid down their lives in defense of tho stars and stripes. Seo E.Smith it Cos bulletin for Decora tion day on the last pago of this issue. Sunday, May 20, leing the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Eli Douglass, a few friends were invited in Saturday after noon to remind her of tho event and wish her long lifo and many returns of the day. It was a genuine surprise to her, and when it became known that it was also the birthday of two of the guests, Mrs. Eden Englo and Mrs. Win. Signor, the surprise was complete. Some nice presents were given, including a beauti ful Iiblo from tho children. A dainty supper was served. in Venango township, Crawford county, Pennsylvania, June 10, 1S.T5. She was married to William Sherrod in 1SV2, who departed this life in October, lt2. She was the mother of two sons and two daughters, tho daughters having pre ceded her to the other shore. Alfred L. Sherrod, the elder son. resides in Mead ville, Pennsylvania, and Emmet, the younger, is a resident of Kalamazoo. February 20, 1831), she became tho wife of Phillip Sherrod, with whom she lived until her death. The sixth committee, under tho leader ship of Mrs. Anna Young, gave the ladies of the Coterie and their friends a very delightful afternoon, Wednesday, May 1G. Tho program opened with an instru mental duet by Mrs. Bertha Harrison and Miss Bertha Wise. Mrs. Young then introduced Mrs. Alex. Custard of 'Men don, 2d vice president of M. S. F. W. C, who gave her entertaining presentation of "Famous French Portraits." Mrs. Custard's first picture was "Blessing tho Harvest," which was a faithful portrayal and easily recognized; then followed tho portraits of religious, political and social leaders, men and women who have been brilliant lights it the literary world, with others who at present delight and in struct as dramatists or novelists. Mrs. Custard's style is ver pleasing, many of her portraits were familiar faces, whilo her introduction to the earlier celebrities gave to their acquaintance an added charm. A vocal solo by Miss Bernice Robb closed the program. During the social hour that followed, delicious re freshments were served. Uncle Sam's census enumerators will begin the work of counting the peoplo on Friday, the first day of June. This will be the 12th census of the United States and will be taken as of the above- mentioned date. Each family should 1)0 prepared to answer all questions as of tho date of Juno 1, as all changes subsequent to that date will bo wholly ignored by tho enumerators. It may, perhaps, seem to somo peoplo that useless questions aro propounded, but tho census officials will ask nothing more than tho law requires them to ask and tho peoplo to answer, and they should receive ready and truth ful replies to all queries. No ono need hesitate to givo all tho information re quired, as tho officer is absolutely for bidden, under a heavy penalty, from making public or communicating to any ono any information received by him in his official capacity. People will find tho enumerators courteous and gentlemanly in their demeanor and their visit to each domicile will bo brief. E.J. Harrington will take tho census of this township outside of the villago and O.W.Rowland will count tho people inside tho corporation. Additional local on Sth page.