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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
A PLEASANT HALF.HOUR.

Yesterday afternoon Miss Hattie
Rowell, Of Owosso, the young lady
elocutionist, who came to this city
last Saturday, gave three selections
before the Saginaw high school which
were thoroughly enjoyed by the
school and which indicated that the
young lady had fine natural powers
as an elocutionist, which had been
well cultivated. Her first selection
was entitled "Whistling in Heaven"
The poem tells of the loneliness OF q
young mother in a frontier home,
left to spend her first night alone,
and the relief she felt when neigh
boris boy came Unexpectedly along,
whistling happy tune, and offered
his protection. The poem was given
in most natural, simple and withal
realistic manner. The half awkward
hesitation of the boy making his
kind offer, and the pleasure with
which it was accepted, were well
brought out.
The next selection was entitled
"The Last Hymn" 1t brought in
the singing of a familiar hymn in i'm
itation of one singing through
speaking trumpet to ship wrecked
man, whom it was impossible to
reach, and showed true skill.
The last selection was portion of
Tennyson's "Bugle Songn-just
enough to show that Miss Rowell
was master Of those echo effects
which are so pleasing in many selec-
tions. Miss Rowells natural man.
ner, the almost entire absence Of
anything like ahfectation, the natural
ra.her than the the exaggerated voice
all indicate that she has attained to
an unusual degree-that perfection
of art-artlessness. Her object is to
organize a class in elocution and
nearly one-half of the high school
remained after the usual hour yester-
day, for the purpose, as Prof. Thom-
as expressed it, "of learning what
Miss Rowell could do for them and
what they would be expected to do
for her.-Saginaw Courier.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10

The members Of Crystal Fount
Lodge I. o. of G.. T., at Hartwell-
vile, intend to celebrate the next
anniversary of the organization of
that Lodge on Saturday evening,
Oct. IS. All lodges of the order in
this county have been invited to
meet with them in open session on
that evening. And all who may
have been members of Crystal Fount
Lodge, whether so now or not, are
also cordially invited, and will be
gladly welcomed to this the MirheM
anniversary or "reunion" Of the 0ld-
est Good Templars Lodge now work
ing in the wor Id.
By ORDER OF Con-.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
CARRIAGE PAINT!

We desire to call the attention of
our readers to Worlds Lightning
Waterproof Liquid Finish. Only
paint used that one coat completes
finish. 1t is proof against cold, heat,
or water. Our goods are done up in
Sr.oo and So 90 sizes, and we guar
antee one can Of the $I.co size to
paint your carriage to a complete fin.
ish, and to give as good satisfaction
as painter who charges s.. 90 or
$500. Should you decide to buy
and give it trial, you will please
call at
STEVER BROS & WILLIAMS
where you can obtain il.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
By ORDER OF Con-.


The social held at Mrs. z. Sails
bury's on Wednesday evening was a
very pleasant affair, and a success
financially.
A few of our citizens went to L1n-
sing to hear Butler on Monday.
Hon. e. G.. d. Holden, ex.Secre-
tary of State, was caller at The
TINES Office on Tuesday p. m.
The Republican meetings through
out the county are well attended.
Miss Orpha Konkle, of Grand Rap
ids, is visiting at the residence Of T.
M. Wiley.
J. A. Armstrong and family re-
turned Friday evening from their
Iowa visit.
One day this week ]. A. Armstrong
sold aud shipped from his kennels
four Scotch Collie dogs, one of which
was sent to Texas.
Mrs. ]. d. Evens, of this city,
made fine showing of needlework
at the Lansing fair.
Mrs. John Stewart has sold from
her flock OF Shropshires we'll bred
and valuable young ram to Prof. A.
]. Cook.
G. Hubbard & Son, and l.. w. &
o. Barnes made almost a clean
sweep Of the premiums on Berkshire
and Poland China swine, and Merino
sheep at the Lansing fair.
In this issue will be found the list
of premiums awarded at the late
county fair.
DR.. E. B. Ward, of Laingsburg,
was in Owosso Thursday.
Rev. A. T. Waterman and son,
Jason, of Ovid. were guests of Rev.
G. II. Wilson, Thursday.
Gen. R. A. Alger was at the Ovid
fair Thursday.
A good many Owosso people took
in the Ovid fair this week.
Burglars raided Miner Chipman's
house one night recently, but only
secured small amount of money.
Burglaries seem to be getting en-
tirely too numerous for comfort. A
number Of idle chaps around town
will bear watching.
Stanley Parkill was home over Sum-
day.
If the people of Shiawassee county
would have the laws of the state well
enforced, let them see TO it that Har-
vey Mclaughlin is elected Sheriff,
and Stearns F. Smith Prosecuting
Attorney.
Frank Geuaghty, champion stilt
skater Of America, gives an exhibi.
tion at the roller rink on Friday and
Saturday, Oct. II and IS. No skat-
ingon Thursday evening of next week.
New stock of gloves just received
at Roth's. All the latest novelties
and everything in gents. gloves and
mittens for fall and winter wear.
Free for all--eight mile race at
roller rink on Saturday evening next.
Full X. T. band. Gold lined silver
cup to winner.
We are loaded with ladies' and
gents underwear. They never were
SO cheap. Call and see them.
OsBURN & Sons.
Clothing very cheap at Osburn &
Sons, Owosso.
Corunna coal mines are open
again.
Married, st the M. f. parsonge,
Bancroft, by Rev. c. E. Benson, Oct.
S, Mr.. Floyd Atkin, of Antrim, to
Miss Kittie Bennett, of Vernon.
]. w. Turner has commenced
work on his house near Gute's hill.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
TELEPHONE II. e II. TELEPHONE

On Monday for any and all Goods in the DRUG AND
GROCERY LINE, and they will be pleased to fill your
orders any price list any House doing business
Owosso We here to do business and bound give
good prices any honorable competition. Thanking all
o
We are, Yours truly, B. & B.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE
TICKET.
GOOD MEN IN NOMINATION, SEE THAT
THEY ARE ELECTED.

cordial endorsement of every Re-
publican. The men selected as can.
didates are eminently fitted to fill the
situations for which they have been
selected with honor to themselves
and to The people whom they will
represent. Mr.. Morris Osburn, the
candidate for Senator, is one of the
best known business men in Shia-
wassee county. He has been promi-
nently identified with all of our pub
lie improvements, and is one of those
men who never fail, because they
have energy of character, firmness of
purpose, and good sound common
sense so combined as to ensure their
always moving in the tight direction
at the right time. His present busi-
ness is farming, and with his means
and energy he is doing much to en-
courage the breeding of finer cattle
in the county. He is, and ever
has been an unfalter;ng Republican
because he believes in the principles
and approves the policy adopted by
that party. Although he has been
an earnest and Jealous worker in the
cause of his party, whenever his
efforts could benefit it, he has never
been a candidate for or sought any
Office, and is in no sense a machine
politician. If elected, as he surely
ought to be, he will prove to
be as efficient representative of the
aoth Senatorial district, as he has
been efficient and successful as q
business man. THE TINES hopes he
may receive the vote of every Re-
publican IN the two counties, and
every man who desires to see in the
State Senate a man from the 2oth
district who will do the bidding of
the people on all questions effecting
their interests.
Mr.. John Q. A. Cook is the chos-
en- standard bearer for Representa-
tive in the eastern district. He is
at present Supervisor of Antrim, was
one of the 'brave boys IN blue" is a
prosperous farmer, reliable business
man, and a man that can be depend
ed on to do the duties devolving up
on him as legislator in such man.
ner as will meet the approval of all
the people. He should be elected
by four or five hundred majority. as
we doubt not he will be.
Mr.. Lester ]. Kinney, Of Middle
bury, who is carrying the legislative
banner in the western district, is one
of the best known men in the coun-
ty. From two years of age he has
lived on the same quarter section of
land, which his father and he have
reclaimed from wilderness and con-
verted into one of the best farms in
Shiawassee county. Early in the
war he enlisted to fight for his coun-
try, and was one of the bravest of
the brave men who barred their
breasts to the leaden rain and iron
ball of southern traitors, that the
republic might exist a nation undis.
membered. He has been for many
years clerk or supervisor Of his town.
ship, and in the elections OF 1883
and 1884 received every Republican
vote cast as well as the votes Of
many Democrats. He is popular,
efficient, able and manly and will
te elected by handsome majority.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-10-10
Dissolution Notice !

existing between M Dawes A. Hambin
Hambin Miller this
retiring having sold his interest to A.
he name rm Hambln Miller & Co.
NJ. G..
L A.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
Household Hints,

IF moths have made their appear
ance in the carpets, vigorous measures
must be taken to prevent their increase
The carpets should be taken up, aired
and beaten. The floors must be thor
oughly cleaned, and after that pour a
little benzine in any cracks or openings
in the boards where it is possible fo1 a
moth to find refuge.
A VERY simple and easily prepared
polish Is made of two ounces of ammo
MIA, one quart of rain water and three
ounces of precipitated chalk: keep
this in a bottle and shake well before
using.
A DAINTY foaming or puff sauce is
made by beating the whites of three
eggs to stiff froth; dissolve a teacup
of sugar in as little water as possible to
use; let it boil for two or three minutes,
take it from the fire and stir into it
small glass of wine and the whites of
the three eggs. This should be made
just before it is needed at the table
A LITERAL plum pudding is a rarity.
Here is a receipt for one: Make crust
as if for baking powder biscuit. Line
a pudding dish with the crust thus
made; having rolled it out until it is
about twice as thick as pie crust, mix
three tablespoonfuls of flour and the
same quantity of sugar together, and
spread over the crust; then fill with
canned plums from which the pits
have been removed; sprinkle sugar
enough over them to be sure that the
juice will be thick and rich. Put a
crust over the top, wet the edges SO that
it Will be impossible for the juice to es-
cape. Two small outlets for steam may
be cut in the top. Bake in hot oven
for from half to three-quarters of an
hour.
GRAHAM bread that can be started
after breakfast and baked before dinner
is made OF one pint and half of sour
milk, two scant teaspoonfuls of soda
dissolved in little hot water, half
cup OF New Orleans molasses, teaspoon
full of salt, and as much sifted graham
flour as can be stirred in with a spoon.
Grease large bread tin very evenly, as
the molasses in the bread renders it
liable to stick, put into the oven and
bake for two hours. Have the oven hot
when the bread is put in, and toward
the last half of the last hour let it cool
gradually. Or, this bread may be
dried off in the oven twenty minutes.
When it is taken from the oven wrap
towel around the loaf, the tin and all,
and in ten minutes remove from the tin,
and keep the loaf wrapped in the cloth
until it is sent to the table.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
The Story of a Watch.

/ vi
One day 1 was passing throug the
Green Park. Let me recall that event
full day. l have been working hard all
day to catch up lost time, am now walk
ing slowly through the park, when a
sight meets my eye which makes me
forget fatigue and change my stroll in
to sharp walk. A crowd. / am soon
in it. What is the matter? Indeed
Then l must stop. One does not see a
Sultan every day. This is something
like. An Oriental potentate, in all his
magnifcence, is about to enter the
palace of the great Queen upon whose
dominions the sun never sets. Hark
Music Here they come! Hurah
A rush, squeeze, man pushes rudely
against me; / glance round at him; he
is working his way quickly through the
crowd, very quickly. A suspicion
flashes upon me. One touch of my
hand to my side makes it certainty.
My watch is gone! / plunge fencely
after that man. l think of my vife's
tears, of my own vexation; / think,
with a tender regret, of winding up
! time; | feel like a father as / think of
/ the times | have corrected my treasure
by the church. picture Blogg's pre-
tended sympathy and secret gles. I
imagine him Haunting his gold Geneva
in my face, and myself without my
good old forty-guinea English levn to
put him down with; and all becaue of
that black-whiskered vagabond now
making his escape. These thoughts
"a Of
the strength and energy of ion.
I dash and push and squeeze through
the people who give me no aid, but
curse me volubly as / stamp on heir
toes and dig my elbows into their abs.
L make a clutch at him. Missed, BY a
hands breadth. O, if that man between
us had been thinl Another attempt;
touch bis coat. One more I have him
Oh, the ecstasy If that moment, min
gled with the fear of his having passed.
the watch to confederate! Beforf |
can gasp out word he turns half rouid,
slips it into my hand, and as / place it
IN :ny pocket he makes off once mre,
this time unpursued, for have regailed
my treasure and am satisfied. / donot
venture to take it ont of my pocket, but
walk home at once, keeping my hand
on my watch all the way. No one shall
come near me till l reach home. Ifeel
very hot, but at the same time a hero;
have [ not had an adventure, and nave
[ not come through it triumphaItly?
No tears now from my wife. no sleers
now from Blogg. How / shall enjoy
winding up my watch tonight! Its
value is enhanced, it has a story.
wish | could go home on horseback or
by steam. l am bursting to tel my
wife all about it. At last / am at home.
| am sitting down. I begin my tale.
L tell of the crowd, of the thief ef my
loss. My wife tries to interrupt me; l
won't allow it. describe the deed, the
chase, the capture, the restitution /
pause for my wife's words of admiration
and congratulation which I am sure will
now follow. She says quietly, "My dear,
you know you left in great hurry this
morning. If you look on the mantle
piece you will see your watch, which
you left at home" She was right. I
have now two watchesl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
Summer Food for Cows.

There is no fodder in summer which
will supplement the pasture better than
corn. When sown broadca t, so that
it grows up spindling and without the
form of stock only a stem-it is
hardly worth the trouble, as it is watery
and lacking in substance. When sown
IN Crills thin enough in the rows SO
that perfect stocks are formed, it is in
the best condition. Three times the
bulk may be produced in this way, and
ten times the feeding value. Corn
fodder, to be good, should have all the
Joints and outward shell, just the same
as when ears are produced, and it is
better if they are small ears-cr at least
embryo ears. When this is the case
the juices i'll the stalks will be more
matured and possess the nutritive quail
tiles which characterize the grain. Two
bushels of seed is as much as is required
for an acre, and we prefer to use less.
The rows need not be more than two
feet apart, which will admit of cult
vator going between them. The seed
may be put in by drill by using every
third tooth, or the ground may be fur
io"ou out Will plo" duu tue beeu
scattered by hand and covered with a
harrow. Frequent cultivating is all the
culture that is necessary. Every farmer
should have patch of fodder corn, as
1t is SO easily grown, and it may be put
in up TO the last of June. A man can
scatter the seed nearly as fast as he can
walk, and once going over it with a
harrow is enough to cover it. The
ground should be made rich and mel
low before planting, and to go over it
with roller afterwards will generally
hasten termination.
Millet is also an easy crop to raise.
The ground should be put III fine filth
and well MANFRED on the surface. Ten
quarts of seed is sufficient for an acre.
The millet may be cut and fed in the
stable the same as fodder corn. It
should always be cut before the seed is
ripened, or it becomes too harsh and
woody. The earliest varieties are best.
When fed fully ripe the seed is not
digested and goes to waste. When
ground, millet seed can be fed in the
place of linseed meal. 1t is also good
for chickens fed whole. Our Country
Home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
SECOND LIST.

Is. The Wages of sin, by Miss NJ. F. BradGon.
%. Thorny Path by Hesba Stretton
sea The Kings Servants, by Hesba Stretton.
A. Josh Billings Spice-BoX.
81 Fated TO Marry, by May Agnes Fleming
IS. The Sorrow of Secret 10y Mary Cecil Hay.
- The Tale Of Sin, by Mrs. Henry Wood.
ia Round the Moon, by jules Verne.
So. 7 he Doctors Daughter, by Mrs Henry Wood.
-. The Little Earl, by "Ouda'
1O4. The Figure in the Corner, by Miss NJ. Z.
Braddon.
III. Mrs Candies Curtain Lectures.
ii The Haunted Man, by Chas Dickens.
l27 \ Christmas Carol by ChaS Dickens
100 The Three Cousins hy May Agnes Fleming.
III. Peg Wellington. by ChHs. Rcade.
l7S- Ny Lies Ransom, by Miss Mulock.
ISL \ Sisters Sacrifice 10y Mary Cecil Hay.
lg7 Rip Van Wrinkle, and other sketches, by
Washington irving.
212 Clouds and Sunshine, by Chas. Reade.
2l7 Travels of Baron Munchauscu.
2lg Nina Viviau's Choice.
28l. Lady Hester, by Charlotte NJ. Nonge
237. Tom Browns SCnOOl-Days.
Us. yalerie's Fate, by Mrs. Alexander.
2G2. Lady Deane, by Mrs. Lcith-Adams.
2g6. a Girls Romance by F. w Robinson.
27i. Brcad-and- Cheese ana Kisses, by B. J.. FgT
icon.
278. The Telegraph Girl, by Anthony Tronope
pa. For His Sake, by Jessie Fothergill.
276. Christians Mistake, by Miss Mulock.
276G. An Adventure in Thule, Story for Young
People.
27S. Why Not? by Annie Thomas
80 Miss Slimmens Boarding House
Isl. Miss Slimmens' Window.
$50. WoNhen are Strange, by F. w. Robinson.
292. over the Sea" by Walter Besant and James
POI. Love for Day, by Bertha NJ Clay.
30la. Maid, Wife or Widow, by Mrs Alexander.
SOl Lord Iynne's Choice by Der ma II. Clay
$40 A Star and Heart by Florence MarTyat.
325 Mr. CLIFFS Love story, by George Eliot.
500 The Sketch Book, by Washington Irving.
$S4 The Lost Letter, by Mrs H. Riddeli
Si9d. Ninety-nine Choice Readings aud ReCita-
lions, No. 7, by J. s. OgilYic.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
Mounting a DrOmedary,

[From Gen. Loring's confederate in Egypt
This is accomplished as follows: A
Bedouin by divers jerks first succeeds
in coaxing or forcing the animal down
on his knees, with snap like that of a
double-bladed jack-knife. While one
holds his head away to keep him from
biting, another ties his forelegs together,
and then to secure them stands upon
them, inviting you to mount and fix
yourself in the execrable saddle. In
the meantime the dromedary is utter
ing the most agonizing cries of distress.
Suddenly the Bedouin bounds from
the animals legs; another terrible
grunt and you discover that you are on
top of this living machine, waiting pa
tiently further developments, with your
hands grasping the horns in front and
rear. The animal raises his forequar-
tiers with bound, and this sticks the
front horn into your stomach, while you
are pressing upon it to keep in a hori-
zontal position; that done, up go the
headquarters with another jerk, and
this time the rear horn sticks
you in the back. You are only too
glad to get the rear punch in token of
the completed business. While the ami
NAL was opening his hinges was thor
oughly impressed with the dizzy height
of several hundred feet. 1t is best not
to strike these beasts too much, for if
beaten they are certain TO stand still
and deliberately turn their long necks
and try to bite piece out of your legs.
1t then becomes necessary to stick to
them in order to avoid their fury, until,
by gently patting, they are made to
move on amicably again. Their walk is
rough, but they trot with comparative
ease, carrying the head up and tail
straight in the air, and looking very gay
as they rapidly move along. With your
sack of water and leather thong they
can, without much inconvenience, travel
from fifty to eighty miles day. But in
making this swift passage through the
heated air, reflected from the burning
sands, you are literally roasted, and this
rubbing and twisting your loins and
CALLING your hands in the effort to hold
on, makes dromedary-riding painful
operation to those not accustomed TO
it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26

the changes of certify affairs as was the
citizen who was awaked in the earliest
light Of morning by being told that day
was breaking. WELL" said he, as he
turned again to his fepose, @let Day
break-he owes me nothing"
Then there are the sheep, in all their
varieties, which would be an important
element in the agricultural wealth of
New England if farmers could be pro-
tected against the miserable ours which
infest the country, and which, in many
sections, render it impossible to raise a
flock of sheep. 1t is to be hoped that
the day will come when the farmer who
pays large taxes, and who has a right to
have his property protected by the laws
can visit the pasture in which he has a
flock of sheep without finding some of
them killed and others mangled by the
worthless hounds of some city fellow,
who imagines himself sportsman, and
goes about the country knocking down
fences and killing the small birds so
badly needed to destroy insects.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-26
FIRST LIST.

? Put Yourself in His Place, by Charles Reade.
Aurora Floyd, 10y Miss NJ. Z. Braddon.
j. Handy Andy, by samuel Lover.
D. Jacob Faithful, by Captain Marryat.
6. Iyanhoe, by sir Walter scott.
1f N Nsn- ana N2rning Sy Sir Z Bnlwer ytton
Is Window Curtains. by T. :. Arthur
b, The Irish Bar, by 7. Roderick O'Flauagan
30. The LastDays OF Ponpti. by Edward Bul-
Wer.
Sc. Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte.
81. The Secret Sorrow by Nav Agnes Fleming
IS Mar Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins
10. Mrs. Godfrey, by The duchess"
46. Dora Thorne. by Bertha VI Clay.
30. Quaker Cousins. 10y Agnes Macdonald
So John Halifax, by Miss Mulock.
60. East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood.
~ Pickwick Papers bg Chas. Dickens.
a. Reuben Davidger, Tale for Boys, by Green
wood.
JOG. Lady Audley's Secret, by Miss NJ F. Brai-
los. Barbara, by NJ f Braddon.
l$4. Clear Shining After Rain, by c. G. Hamilton.
1876. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin.
137. Cast Up by the Sea, by Sir 5. w. Baker.
l12. \ Sailors Sweetheart, by w. Clark Russell.
lab The Glover Foot, by Miss VI. E. Braddon.
l45. The Three Recruits, by Joseph Hatton.
l9i. An Ocean Free-Lord, by W. c. Russell.
201. Her Second Love by Bertha NJ Clay.
223. The Senior Partner, by Mrs. J. II. Riddell.
80. Marion Fay, by Anthony Trollope.
264. Ny Watch Below, by W c. Russell
217. All Sorts and Conditions of Men, by Walter
Besant and James Rice.
Dos The HousekeepeTs Friend COMPLIED by Mrs.
Jennie Taylor.
297. Shandou Bells, by VIM. Blacl
2g9. James Nasmyth, Engineer, edited by Sam
Mel Smiles.
500. Who is Sylvia? by A. Price
SOL The Wreck of the Grosvcnor, by W. c. Rus
sell
S14 Sea Queen, by w. C. Russell
Sl5 \ Bad Boys Diary
81. Mr.. scarboroughs Family, by Anthony croI-
lope.
$40. Nolande by William Black
$50. Frederick II. and Maria Theresa. by Due de
BTOglie.
$50. Phantom Fortune by NJ f, TTaddon.
346. Her Marriage Vow; or, Hilary's Folly by
Bertha NJ. Clay
Sl9 Jenifer, by Annie Thomas.
SEE. More Leaves from Queen Victoria's Journal
81. The Pirate, and The Three Cutters, by Cap
tain Marryat