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The times., 1886-11-19
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, !
EnnNrv ..r Cur .alur


At a session of the Probate Court for the County
of Shawassee holden at the Probate Office, in the
City of Corunna, on Wednesday the ID day of No
venber In the year one thousand eight hundred and
eghty-six.
Present A. A. Harper, Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Samuel X. Merrill,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly verified.
Of William A. Merrill ,prayin amongst other things
for the probate Of the instrument on file in this
Court purporting to be the last will and testament
of said deceased.
Thereupon IL is Ordered that Monday, the 18th
day of December next, at ten o'clock in the f,re-
noon be assigned for the hearing OF said petition,
and that the heirs at law of said deceased and all
other persons Interested in said estate, required
to appear at session of said Court, then TO be
holden at the Probate Office, in the City of Cor
unna and show cause, If any there be, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be granted.
And il Is Further Ordered that said petitioner
give notice TO the persons interested in said estate
OF the pendency Of said petition. and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in THE TIMES, newspaper printed and
circulated in said County of Shawassee for three
successive weeks, previous TO said day of hearing.
"a TRUE corY A. A. HARPER,
Judge of Probate.
The times., 1886-11-19

about 70 bushels Of clover seed was
stolen from the barn OF VIM. Epton,
who resides two miles north Of Hen
derson. Word was Immediately teIe
graphed to all buyers in this vicinity,
and an answer YVES received from
Flint that the seed had been sold
there, and also giving a description
Of the men who sold it. Yesterday,
AL. Bartram and Chas. Smith, Of this
city, were arrested as the parties who
committed the theft. The evidence
is said to be strong against them.
The funeral service of ex.Mayor
Manning, at the Baptist church on
Sunday, was attended by large
number of people, many being unable
to gain admittance TO the church
The Knights Templar and the Blue
lodge of Masons, headed by the X.
L. baud led The procession, followed
by the city officers and ex-Mayors in
body. The services at the church
were conducted by Revs. Sharts, Will
son, Donnel,y and Stalker. The
Knights Templar laid the remains
away to rest in Oakhill cemetery
with their imposing ceremonies.
Mrs N. and Mrs. c. A. Baldwin
entertained large party of ladies a
tea, Yesterday afternoon, at the home
Of the former, on Williams street. A
most enjoyable time was had by al
. present.
The times., 1886-11-19

The entertainment to be given by
the Chinese students on Friday even.
ing of next week, is under the au.
spices of the Episcopal society, which
has made an arrangement whereby
they receive larger portion of the
receipts, il the advance sale of tick
cts is 200, and our citizens would do
we'll to buy in advance.
The Chautauqua Circle meets next
Monday evening with Miss Com
stock, residence on Oliver street.
The admission to the Chinese Stu
dents entertainment is a5c for adults
and Isc for children. Supper served
by the Episcopal ladies from S 10 7
p. IN.
Rev. Harris Howard, gentleman
of considerable scientific research,
will lecture in the Baptist church on
Sunday evening next, on "God in
Nature" Those who have heard
this lecture, speak in the very highest
terms Of it. Mr.. Howard claims to
have some original arguments based
on scientific facts, relative to the
above question.
Rev. and Mrs. d. w. Sharts went
to Lansing Wednesday to attend a
wedding. The oldest guest present
was veteran eighty eight years and
four months old, and the youngest
was Albert LeFever. of Eaton Rap
ids, stripping eight months old. Rev.
Mr.. Sharts married the couple, Mr..
Hiram T. French, foreman of the
Agricultural College farm and Miss
Carrie M. French, of Lansing, a
graduate Of the college.
On Tuesday Gen. Harrison Soule,
P. G.. M. and P. G. r., commanding
the department of Michigan of the
Patriarchs Militant, established at ST..
Johns, canton Hope, No. II, OF the
State Of Michigan. The order was
represented by "a members of Sem
per Fidelis canton No. 9, of Owosso,
and four members of the canton at
Ithaca. There were about IS appli-
cants for the new canton. In the
afternoon the p. M. of St. Johns,
Ithaca and Owosso, lead by the ST..
Johns cornet band Ca band by the
way of which the people Of that
place have reason to be proud, and
to which they should extend practi.
cal encouragement paraded the prin-
cipal streets, and were reviewed on
the court house square by Major Ben
net, commander Of the battalion to
which these cantonS are attached,
to the great delight of the spectators.
In the evening the applicants for the
charter were duly instructed by Gen.
Soule, assisted by Capt. o. S. Smith,
Past Commander Mccormick, Major
Bennett, Ensign Wiley, and Chaplain
Dewey, and the canton mustered, and
the officers elect duly installed. Later
supper, fit for prince, was served
by the St. Johns Chevaliers. After
supper an informal meeting was held
in the lodge room OF St. Johns lodge
No. 81, which was addressed by P.
G. NJ, Soule, and G.. w., Geo. M.
Dewey; social and pleasant visit
was enjoyed by all until 1880 a. M,
when the visiting Patriarchs lef. for
home, each feeling that It had been
good for him to be there.
The times., 1886-11-19

At meeting OF the Cor6mon
Council, held on Monday evening,
the following resolutions were unani.
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, The great Ruler of the
Universe has in his infinite wisdom
removed from our midst after a long
and painful illness, our esteemed
fellow citizen, ex-Mayor Joseph Man.
ming, ana as he was always in life an
upright, honest and respected citizen,
and during a term of service as Mayor
of the city Of Owosso, was an efficient
and upright executive officer of said
city; therefore be it
ReSOiUed, that we place upon record
our official testimony to his upright
and honorable character as a citizen
and executive officer of the city of
Owosso.
ReS0kped, That we also tender our
heartfelt sympaty to the beloved fam
il, and friends of the deceased in this
their great affliction and sorrow.
Res0lOed, That certified copy of
these resolutions be presented by Us,
(under the seal of said city, to the
family Of our esteemed friend and
fellow citizen, also
ResolUed, That in further respect
to his memory this Council do now
adjourn.
The times., 1886-11-19
Notice.

A dramatic entertainment will be
given at the Mccall school house,
three miles south of Owosso, soon.
Sixtette from the Bennington Cornet
band will furnish music for the even
ing. Particulars next week. Con-.
The times., 1886-11-19
a
CHRISTMAS
"FLYER."

The Holidays are looming up in
the distance, and it is our purpose
to furnish an elaborate department
containing all sorts of goods, beauti.
full and useful, and especially adapted
>lER
for Holiday Presents. Constant
additions will be added to this
stock, and this department will be
made to contain anything our GUS
toners may desire. A hasty glance
at its contents reveals articles of
Bric-a-Brac in profusion, Plush
Toilet Sets, Plush Odor Sets, Plush
Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Work
Baskets, Plush aud Ebony Photo
Frames, Chromos, Engravings, Oil
Paintings, Albums in Photo, Scrap
and Autograph, Toys from lc up to
SIS, while in Hanging lamps, Din
ner Sets and Chamber Sets, we have
good assortment.
The times., 1886-11-19
owosso Greenhouse.

SWosSo STeS81ouSes
Having purchased the Greenhouse
and Floral business of Chas. +. Good.
hue, and moved it to my residence
on west Main street, it is our inten-
ton to continue the business in all
its branches.
We have secured competent help
to prepare floral designs for funerals,
weddings, parties, etc.
Call and see us.
w. WHITE,
West Main ST., Owosso.
The times., 1886-11-19
Probate Order,
STATE OF MICHIGAN, /.
COUNTY OF SHfAwAssEE.

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHfAwAssEK.
At a session of the Probate Court for the County
OF Shiawassee, holden at the Probate ONCE. In the
City Of Corunna; on Monday, the 10Th day Of No
vember, In the year one thousand eight hundred
and eighty-six.
Present, A. A. Harper, Judge of Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Marah Arthur
whose maiden name was Mariah Hopkins, deceased.
On reading and iling the petition, duly verified.
of Walter +. Hopkins, praying amongst other
things that time be fixed by this Court 10 deter
mine who are the lawful heirs, and entitled 10 the
real estate OF said deceased described in said
petition.
Thereupon IL Is Ordered, that Friday, the 10th
day of December next, ut ten o'clock in the foie-
noon. be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and that the heirs at law of said deceased, and
all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session of said Court, then
to be holden ut the Probate Office in the City of
Corunna, and show cause, ii any there be, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted:
And II is Further Ordered. that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the tendency OF said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy OF this order to be pub
lished In The TIMES. newspaper printed and
circulated In said county Of Shiawasse three sue
cessive weeks previous to said day Of hearing
a TRUE coPY.l A. A. HARPER,
Judoe n Probate.
The times., 1886-11-19

NoTIcE-Everyone is notified not
to trust my wife or any one on my
account. CHRIS. MYERS, Owossso.
The times., 1886-11-19

Hanan & Sons gents fine shoes at
J. Collins.
The times., 1886-11-19

| will sell my residence on east
Exchange street cheap for cash.
DIR. G. MCCORMICK.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
Games Among the Ancients.

Running, rowing, wrestling boxing,
QUOT throwing, hunting, chariot racing,
horse racing and games of ball were ia
vorite sports of the ancients
Polo, which has Eecome fashionable
duoing these last few years, is the "Chu
gar" of tie Persians and perhaps the
Tartars, too, and is supposed to be
prehistoric.
Games kindred to tives, racquets, ten
mis- and lawn tennis were played in the
DAYS of Horace, and may have had their
origin centuries before that era.
There was another game, "paganica,"
which was supposed to be rowing game,
somewhat like hockey, golf or lacrosse.
These games were much encouraged
among the young men, and were played
in the Campus Martius, Rome.
It is curious thing, but handball is
prehistoric in Ireland, and was and is a
great national sport; and as it is known
that the Phenicians were in Ireland
many centuries B. c., it is quite possible
that they imported it from the Mediter
ranean, but this is pure speculation.
"Buck, buck, how many fingers do |
hold up2" which used to be common
enough game among boys at school and
in the streets of Rome in the days of
Cicero, andmentioned as ''micare digitis," :"
to glitter or wink with the fingers, i. e.,
to move them quick as lightning, or to
use favorite expression of modern young
lady novelists, to ''glint;" or we might
take another of their favorite words, to
1shimmern -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
River Revenge.

FiliX L. Oswald writes as follows in the
Chicago Times: The shrinking of rivers
in consequence of forest destruction is
illustrated by most Striking instance in
the valley of the lower Euphrates At
Hillah, few miles south of the ruins of
Babylon, river which once was one of
the mighty streams of the east is now
in summer as easily fordable as a noun
tain brook, though at the point named
it has run distance of 1000 miles, or
nearly eight times as far as the Hudson
at Poughkeepsie, where St. Christopher
himself would have to hail ferryman
The Tiglis, too, has shrunk about sixty
per cent, and several classic rivers of
ancient Greece and Asia Minor have a..
most ceased to exist except in the form
OF winter torrents But who can say
what may be in store for the rivers of
our own continent2 Unless our rerormers
should turn their attention to the repro
duction of forest trees the Ohio valley
before the celebration of our second
centennial, may have become uninhabit-
able from summer droughts and winter
floods. In the valley proper the prime
val forest has already shrunk to few
patches of bramble woods. Nor will it
be long before the lumber -grabberS of
Michigan will swoop down upon the re.
naming woodlands of the Alleghanies,
and then9 The physical history of the
old world will not fail to repeat itself.
De Tocqueville was probably right that
time will come when the present century
of our national era will be lamented as a
golden age of irretrievable opportuni'
ties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
The Panama Canal.

The protector and most active mover
in this work has been the in
defatigable engineer, M. De Lesseps. In
1879 he visited the isthmus and satisfied
himself that the construction of ship
canal across it was quite practicable. He
then returned to France and formed a
stock company to undertake the work,
and to this company the grants of land
made by the Colombian government in
1873 for the construction of an inter-
oceanic canal were, through his indu-
eIce, transferred. In January, 1881, q
number of engineers and surveyors were
sent from France to the isthmus, and the
actual work upon the canal was begun in
the following summer. De Lesseps in
his report to the company in January es-
timated the probable total cost of the
work at 512, 900, 900 francs, and the stock
of the company was fixed at 600, 900, 900
francs to give an ample margin for the
work. The canal, he estimated, would
be ready for actual operation in 1888.
The plan of the canal contemplated a
direct cut from sea to sea, open to the
sky through its entire length, with a
nominal depth of 1852 feet below the
sea-level and width of 1915 feet at
the bottom of the canal, also the exca-
vation of grand side-b basin 3. miles
long, at about the central point of the
canal, to facilitate the passage of ships
in either direction. 1t was estimated
that total excavation of 1880, 900
cubic yards of earth would be required
for the digging of the canal proper, and
the enlargement of the ports at either
end sufficiently for the traffic Since 1881
the work on the canal has been steadily
pushed, but the great mortality among
the white laborers has been serious
drawback to the undertaking. The
amount of excavation necessary has not
been found to much exceed De Lesseps'
estimate, but the labor and expense
of it have been found to be
much graeter. Already the work has
begun to lag from shortness of funds,
and in July, 1885, De Lesseps endeavored
to secure the guarantee of the French
government for new loan of 500 000,-
900 francs, but it was refused. The re-
ports of the great engineer have been
made annually, and they have uniformly
given an encouraging exhibit of the pro-
gress of the work. Until January, 1894,
the labor of actual excavation proceeded
but slowly, SO much preparation in clear
ing was required. In the first four
months of 1884 more excavating was
done than in all the time previous.
Dredges are also now being used for
the excavating, and are found to be Of
much assistance. Up to May, 1885,
about 20, 900, 900 cubic yards OF earth,
or about one-seyenth of the actual dig
ging needed, had been accomplished.
Up to that date SO, 900, 900, or 350, 000,-
600 francs had been expended on the
work. NJ. De Lesseps still asserts that
if the needed funds can only be fur
nished the canal will be ready for the
passage of ships in 1888.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02

lhnsS pocket, in which the CoreaE
kcan carry if he desires a bushe
or 50 of apples or any other articles
Sometimes the Corean will wear wrist.
lets and buskins, and the baggy sleeve.
and trousers will be gathered in at ths
wrists and ankles. At best the garments
are likely to interfere with rapid move.
ment of the body. This enforced slow.
ness of motion is not, however, regarded
as hardship by the CoreaD. The ma.
tive name for Corea is the land of the
morning calm. 1t is the land of repose.
The sight presented by Corean in full
native toggery moving in stately slow
ness through the streets of Seyool is said
to be one of the most interesting and dc.
lightful spectacles afforded by Oriental
travel. Often the garments of the
weather. people are of silk. The COL
lection contains nothing peculiar to
women's attire. The women of the upper
class are not permitted to be seen by any
one outside of their own households, and
hence they have not cultivated taste
for finery. The peasant women dress in
about the same garments as the men Of
their own class wear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
WASHED AWAY.

All unobserved it started, drop by drop;
Tha stream grew larger and larger every
day;
And lol its flooding waters did not stop
Till it had washed tho bridge Of love
away.
The whole foundation, founded on the rock
OF faith, fell swiftly downward, stone by
stone;
Fell swiftly down beneath the awful shock
OF waves which beat SO cruelty upon.
Its hydra-headi it lifted ever higher;
1t coiled its sinewy length all through the
day,
Flooding the pleasant paths where had de
sire
Walked undisturbed upon her way.
And when the nighttime came, an awesomt
scene
Showed where the hurtful food-tide had
been sent,
For desolation reigned where erst had been
A sunlight path, and flowers of sweet con
tent.
Ah mel the saddest of sad sights it Is.
p To see the wrecks of joy strewn thicb
ahead
The sweet, sweet flowers of happiness to
miss,
To miss, and feel they are for ever dead.
To know no more upon joys pleasant track,
Our longing feet in all the years may
stray;
Saddest of all-there is no going back,
Because the bridge of love is washed
away.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
Pet Witches.

The natives of the Caroline islands are
firm believers in sorcery, but instead OF
burning their witches they try to con-
ciliate them in every possible way, espec
tally by leaving presents at their door in
the night time, never doubling that the
wisdom of the bruxa will enable her to
divine the unknown benefactor. Witches
are propitiated by gifts of cocoa cakes
and honey whenever the storm -cloudt
loom on the horizon of the setting sun,
as well as in times of protracted droughts,
for bruxas are supposed to have specifics
for evils of that sort. Women credited
with proficiency in such business branches
of the black art are therefore considered
desirable Matches and do not fail to i'm.
press their admirers with vague hints OF
magical omnipotence. e.--BeIiD i. Os,OGld,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
VOL. XIV.

OUT TO THE SEA.
"Out TO the sea! Out to the seaIn
Sing the waters of inland rivers;
From source to mouth
In the sunny south
The liquid stream song quivers.
Down through the b!ueI Down through the
blue!n
Sings the moonlight's silvery sheen;
THY breast must bear
No greater care
Than purest light eer SEEM
Sisters are wei Sisters are wei"
In harmony sing the twain.
Toward ocean we float
Nor sail nor boat
To guide US toward the main"
Careless are wei Careless are wei
OF shoreswe pass in flowing.
We bid them smile
As we pass the whila
But cannot stay our going.
oceans are vast Oceans are vast,
And the currents playing among them
Forbid us to stay,
But call us away;
Think of our songs-ws have sung them"
Lessons are learnedl Lessons are learned
From the water and moonlight flowing
Out to the sea
In such harmony
Like sisters in their going.
-CouTieT-JOWTnaL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
The PaWnbrOker.

Q. What is your opinion of the pawn.
broker?
A. That he is man of principal.
Q. Are his relations numerous2
A. He is said to be uncle to half the
human race.
Q. Then he is a man of a large family2
A Oh, yes, his house is full of little
pledges.
Q, Are his literary effusions noted for
their independence"
A. No; ON the contary, he will pin his
writing to any mans sleeve.
Q. Are they celebrated for their vigi-
lance2"
A. Yes; they are frequently on the
watch.
Q. Is he not something of a circum-
navigator1
A. think so; for when lady pawns
her cloak he always doubles the cape.
@. Can he mind his own business:
A. BY no means; he wants to know the
names and addresses of every body.
@. Is the pawnbroker a member of the
Antiquarian society?
A. One would imagine so; he eagerly
snaps up articles which are out of date
@. And a political orator.
A. Exactly; he belongs to the spout
ing fraternity.
@. have been told he behaves very
honorably to threadbare coat. Is it
true?
A. 1t is; he scorns to take it in.
@. He has a strong hold on the affec-
e 1. L. l.
A. Uncommonly so; they will lend
their spectacles, hats and umbrellas, or
even their own apparel, and he, in re-
turn, takes very great interest in accom-
modating them. Scraps.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
Robinson CrusOe's Island.

The island of Juan Fernandez, upon
which Alexander Selkirk, the prototypeof
Robinson Crusoe, spent his four solitary
years, has never since been inhabited
until twelve years ago, when the present
Governor Rodt settled upon it with
small colony. Rodt is Switzer. In
1865 he fought for Austria against the
Prussians, and in 1870 for France. After
the defeat of the French he emigrated to
Chill and made himself useful to the gov
ernment, at whose invitation he under
took the colonization of Robinson Cru
soe's lonely island. Here he has resided
for the last twelve years as governor and
Judge. Most of the settlements over whom
he presides are German and Swiss. Near
ly all the vegetation of the temperate zone
thrives upon Juan Fernandez.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
HUM0R OF THE DAY.

A false scent-a counterfeit.
A long ''felt" want-a new hat.
Always what it is cracked up to be
ice
This is a long tramp" said a po.
liceman as he ran in six foot vagrant.-
Boston Bulletin.
Some men are born great some wrestle
with the parlor stove, and some have
the charge of the kitchen fire thrust upon
them. .-SJtings.
A friend of ours absent on a trip tc
Washington, writes that he has been all
through the national capital and consid'
erable of his own.-Ne1o York Neacs
sACCHARINE COMMODITIES.
'Tis sweet to WOO a favoring muse,
Sweet is bread and honey,
Sweet is glad election-news
And sweet the girl with money.
-GoodolEs Sun.
A little four-year old, while praying
one night, said: "Please, God, bless
papa and mamma, and make me good
little girl, and if at first you don't sue
ceed, try, try again. ."-Lite.
IhPRovED VERSION
How does the frisby little kid
Improve each shining minute;
He finds the jam his mother hid,
And sticks his fingers in it.
-PittSbltrg Commercial Courier.
eyes" said Fogg, in facetious vein,
twenty years ago Charley could not read
or write; now he speaks two languages
beside his own and is more or less IA
miliar with half q dozen more. What
do you think of that2n "Wonderful?"
echoed the boarders. "And how old did
you say he was}" asked Jones. Fogg-
"Twenty-o one next summer" Chorus
"H'm "-Bost0n Transcript.
'How are you getting on?" asked Yeast
of young Crimsonbeak, whom he met on
the street the other day. "Firstrate,"
was the young mans reply. "What are
you doing2" further queried Yeast. I'm
a medical director in an institution down
town" "a medical direetorm eyes;
you see I direct envelopes in patent
medicine house" "Oh. ."-State5man.
Strange footsteps haunt my chamber in the
night;
When shadows lengthen in the pale moon
light
A sound of weird and phantom forms in
fight.
Rats y
And from without my window comes
sound
Like harps Eolian playing underground.
And waiting voices from the dark, profound.
L. D. Pierson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-04-02
Retween nhilnsnnhers

Between philosophers
"But you see | believe in metempsy-
Ghosts. am convinced that after my
death my spirit will inhabit the body of
q beast"
"There is no need of your dying for
thatl"
At the funeral they were speaking of
the deceased:
"What was the matter with him2"
''He had the horse fever
"And that carried him offp
Eyes at o gallop ~ Y. Graphic
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