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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
ONLYA SONG.

1t was only simple ballad,
Sung to careless throng;
There were none that knew the singer,
And few that beeded the song;
Yet the singers voice was tender
And sweet as with love untold;
Surely those hearts were hardened.
That it left SO proud and cold.
She sang of the wondrous glory
That touched the woods in spring.
Of the strange. soul stirring voices
When the bill break forth and sing.
Of the happy birds low warbling
The requiem of the day,
And the quiet hush of the valleys
In the dusk of the cleaning gray.
And one in distant corner,
A woman, worn with strife,
Heard in that song a message
From the spring time of her life;
FaissfJrms rose up before her,
From the mist of vanished years;
She sat in happy blindness
Her eyes were velIed IN tears.
Then when the song was ended,
And hushed the last sweet tone,
The listener rose up softly,
And went on her way alone;
Once more to her life of labor
She passed; but her heart was strong;
And she prayed: "God bless the singer
And CHI! thank God for the song p
FLORENCE TYLER,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
A BOLD ROAD AGENT.
How He Performed a FeHt of Single.
Handed Stage Robbery.
From the Chicsgo Herald. ]

''Heard of Dick Fellows, the single
handed stage robber, haven't you?n
asked an Arizona ranchman. 'Dick is
small man with light complexion.
blue eyes and light hair, and the last
man you would pick out for a desper-
ado. Well, about two years ago / had
the pleasure of making Dicks acqua1nt-
ance. Myself and party were camp
ing out near the mouth of the Black
Canyon. 1t was Just after dusk and as
we were seated in circle telling warns
Dirk Suddenly came in our midst.
Well, boys, he said I've lost SAP, 900
to- day, but I'll buy ~ whisky if any
one of you will go to ; Concluded he.
throwing down a <gold piece. I
didn'tNkq,ax5. q,ax5.-51-e -, and not
60. When | retTSsd, Dick and the
boys were fast friends, and we drank
the liquor while he told the story of his
great loss.
I" Boys, lie began. Wells g Fargo
went through tonight with chest
filled with the money I lost. Charlie
Wheeler was a-dFivin' and alongside of
him was Jim Hume, the mountain de-
tective--an' he's good one-in the en-
ploy OF the express company. Just as
the old stage came lumberiIi' out of the
canyon stepped up on big fat rock
and looked over the barrel of my En-
field at him jim saw me, too, an
yelled: 'Dick Fellowsp an we both
fired at the same time. Neither on us
was hit and Charlie whipped up, an
that's how lost the money. But now
mark me, boys, I'll get even with jim
Hume before two months, and you'll all
be witnesses, too Dick left us then
and we saw nothing of him until the
two months were up, when he came
upon us just as suddenly as he did be-
fore. Jim Hume made good stake
in savin' the box he sald. wells &
Fargo thanked him and gave him a
watch worth 5000 and pair of pearl
handle, self-actin' revolvers, but they'll
be mine tonight and good bit of dust
with 'em. Be at the mouth of the
Black Canyon and see how | do it, con
,luded Dick, as he examined his rife
md looked at his cartridges. We were
Ill waitin' and when we heard the
tage rumblin' down the canyon we got
where we could sc. Dick mounted a
ock and brought his repeater to bear
IN Hume before the detective could get
drop on him. Jim Hume, halt them
losses!' yelled Dick, am throw off the
'ox an the watch an revolvers Wells &
largo give ye' You've got me, Dick
aid Jim, as he proceeded to obey the
ommand, while Dick covered him with
is Winchester. When everything was
If he ordered the stage to move on,
ever molesting any of the passengers
r exchanging a word with them. Dick
hen broke open the box and took S17,-
90 in gold from it, which he packed
way on his person and strolled away
ito the darkness" :"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

THE LONDON Lancet says that children
who are allowed to go barefooted enjoy
almost perfect immunity from "cod'
by accidental chilling of the feet, and
they are altogether healthier and hap
pier than those who in obedience to the
usages of social life, wear shoes and
stockings.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
The Following is q Partial List or my
OFFERINGS OF REAL ESTATE :

dwelling barns Sheds etc. suitably d.
apple orchard running
formerly farm
productive farmwo be re-
garded selling OOO--5OO down. bal
500
buildings good water good so price s75o25o
down. balance per year.
One SAcre Farm Hyde Park bong man
vegetables; price s5Oo15o down
balance so year.
Dwelling Hyde village good buildings new
good price 100000 down, per year.
Hyde vagea choice desirable
good; price $50 per acre m
Will sell part or all
Building Hyde village enpsing
industrious young 200 dollars put into land and labor
glass;
houses payment
parcels
lots, $75, $780, s125 $3.50
Hyde village
Block" years per year.
rangments probably desired
s2,OOO-s5OO down, balance 800
Sixty Acres Johnson
iect taxation Will equity
mile
cheap
for
two two dollars NJ until
One Lot acres lying the banks the
mill pond supplies mill
down. per year. per stumpage
paid
Belmont Ms within rods of both the vt
Ftchburg wavehy siOO1OO
An will show believe that have placed vu
good judges appraise determined
practicable
worth
either of the parcels OF real
confidently of the above
descib lots
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

My Calf Skin Business is absorbing my capital time and
attention. and having decided to close out all of my other
branches of business well my miscellaneous personal
property and real estate offer for sale all the land own
except that occupied my business my dwelling and will
dispose of at very low figures en- easy terms of
naVmeDt
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

THE wealth of our language is shown
by the fact that hang it up and
"chalk it down" mean precisely the
same thing
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

A recent Investigator into the causes of
C assumption says that the disease is often
i iherited because the heir has taken f.
h's personal use The decedent's od
m ltresses, upholstered chairs, and car
pets.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

There are 3.1OO saloons in San Fran
els o, which yield yearly revenue
t lc city of $20S, 510.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
THE JOKERS BUDGET.
A LITTLE HUMOROUS READING FOR
THE LEISURE HOURS.

His Hat Of-The Dead Heads-The Coll
0nePs Happy Thought - New England
Boys-He was Not Afraid Dots and
Dashes, Etc;, Etcs
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
soFTENED BITTERNESS.

Citizen ito country editor)-Your fine
obituary notice of poor Brown was
surprise to me, Shears. thought that
you and he were bitter enemies
Country Editor with a sigh)-Ah,
yes, we we're enemies for a number of
years, but in the face of death, my dear
friend, the heart softens. And, besides,
| got 10 cents line for the notice.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
EXPERT ADVICE.

els there resident of the State of
New Jersey in this car ?" shouted an ex-
cited passenger, poking his head in the
door.
81 am a resident of that State, SIR"
replied traveller, Strengthening himself
up. "What can l do for you 2"
"a man in the next car has got de-
lirium tremens. What's best to be
done 2"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
CARROLL S. PAGE.

Hyde Park. VT, Feb 2, 1856.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
TOUCHING CONFIDENCE.

Young Wife-No matter how late
George comes in he always tells me
where he has spent the evening.
Young Wife's Mother (sarcastically)
Indeed! Where was he last night
Young WHEAT his Office, poor fell
low, balancing the books.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
AN INExHAUsTIBLE SUPPLY.

A Lincoln CONNER ial traveller, who
was glancing over paper in the Omaha
train yesterday, threw it down impa-
tiently with the remark: "That's moth
ing; l don't see why any fuss is made
about it"
"What is it 2'' asked a man near
him
''Oh, l see statement that Prof.
Riley has donated $4,000 bugs to the
Government Museum. The hotel |
stopped in at Omaha last night can
double that and never miss "a bug. =
Lincoln Journal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28
POWER OF THE PRESS.

"Yes," " said country editor, as he
impaIed a croton bug on the point of
his shears, ''the power of the press is
something wonderful. 1t can make and
unmake men, retard or advance the
growth of civilization, open new fields
for scientific research, and disclose the
hidden mysteries of the universe; 1t
can"
'Please, SIR" interrupted the Office
boy, opening the door, ''Mr. Hayseed
says he's left bushel o carrots up at
your house, an he wants credit for 'em
on accounts"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

LIKELY TO GET LEFT.
Stranger Ito small hoy)-C-c-can y-y-
tou t-tell mime wh-whcn th-the next t.
,-train g-"Hes n-n-north, s-s-sonny
Small Boy-Fi' minnits pas three.
Stranger-H-h-have l g-g-got t-t-time
c-c-catch it
Small Boy-Not unless you Kin walk
aster'n you kin talk, Mister.
EXToRTIoNATE RATES.
Hotel Clerk Ito guest)-Just 81, sir,
wo days at So. 80 a day.
Guest (from the country )-W What's
hat Three dollars and half day
N no pie for breakfast Gosh!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-01-28

Kosciusko Murphy congratulated
Miss Esmeralda Longcoffin on the occa-
sion of her recent birthday.
'NIiss Esmeralda l wish you every
thing that goes to make life happy. l
want you to have half a million dollars,
villa, fast horses and carriages, and
a"
"Stop now. You have already given
me more than enough. Hadn't you bet
ter wish something for yourself9" said
Esmeralda. .
'You shouldn't interrupt me. was
going to say that l wished you to have
all those things--and me in the bar
gam. n-Iexas lSittinqs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
A Model Business System.

During Its SO years of existence tue Ga
zette has had extended dealings with ad-
vertising agents and agencies. These con-
Germs are of vast benefit to those who wish
to advertise extendedly and they recognize
the value of the high standing and large
circulation of the Gazette. But special
merit is worthy special mention and it is
due Geo. p. Rowell & Co., of 10 Spruce
ST., New York City, to say that their
reputation for fairness in dealing and
promptness of payment is the best. Re.
mittances are always made at once upon
receipt of bill. which is checked up so
promptly, by business system, that but
few days elapse before the returns come.
1t is a pleasure to do business with such q
firm and there is always a disposition to
grant them favors in return for the many
they show.-Kalamazoo (AIich.e Gazette,
Sept 2, 1886.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Obituary.

DIED.-Sept Cd, 1886, at Elsie, Clinic n
Co., of typho malarial fever, George s.
Reynolds, age 81 years and months.
Home, Shiawassee.
When, the day following his brother
with broken utterance said TO his friends,
"the worst must be told, George is dead, T"
it was moment of startling surprise and
overwhelming sadness. Not that we
would even intimate that this event stands
alone in its caamitous significance. for in
thousands of homes have kindred disasters
entered, and overshadowing every habita-
ton of man the pail Of desolation sooner
or later lowers; but this came so unexpect
ed, and so associated with peculiar cir
cumstances, that it seemed alike impossi
ble and unbearable.
A few words of history may not be un-
interesting. Being of decided business
turn, and determining upon railroading,
he entered about three years ago into the
employ of the r.. A. A. & N. NJ. railroad
Co., central point at Elsie. Only few
months after he commented work, in
coupling cars his left arm was badly
crushed. 1t was saved however, and as
soon as he could. he went bravcly back TO
his post, employed competent instructor,
speedily acquired the art of telegraphy,
mastered all the details of station and
depot business, and for months back had
had supreme management Of everything
connected with the Office. The principal
agent of the road said of him, mo station
agent on the route kept neater office,
nor in the matter of keeping books, etc.,
did any surpass him." He had the prom
Use Of the Corunna office as soon as the
depot could be erected. and with reference
to this he said to his parents only short
time since, "I'll be glad when / get that
near home, for can at least take dinner
with you on Sundays" But alasl 'Man
proposes, God disposes." Two weeks TO
o day, before he died was his last Office
day. The disease was fever of the in
termittent type, which developed into
typhoid. All that medical skill, loving
ministrations, friendly offices, and attcn.
ton could do to save HIM was done, but
all in vain. In the agony of their grief
! his heart stricken parents could only pray
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10

for the production of good horses, for in
this respect no region excels the agricutu-
raj portions of the Peninsular State. 1t is
probably rather due to the fact that but
comparatively little effort has been made
to bring the draft horse into public notice
in that quarter, and that the Michigan
farmers have not enjoyed the same oppor'
tunities as those of other States Of seeing
this noble animal at bis best, and becom-
ing acquainted with his peculiarities and
advantages. But valuable foothods have
been gained in that state and important com
menccments in breeding made which can
not fail in brief time to give the business It's
proper rank among the important agricul-
tural industries of the State. The breed
ing establishment of Messrs. Savage &
Farnum, at Crosse Isle, near Detroit, will
which the farmers of Michigan and the
adjoining regions will rapidly acquire an
appreciation of draft horse qualities and
profit. This establishment is devoted 10
the breeding of Percherons, and a large
number of superior animals are kept con-
stantly on hand, and as sales are made be-
yond the ordinary increase the numbers
are maintained by importations direct from
France of animals selected in person by
one of the proprietors. The importation
Of this year contained some magnificent
stations and brood mares, generally dark
in color, which would have been an honor
to any establishment in America The
Island Home Farm, so named from Crosse
Isle on which il is situated, is one of the
loveliest spots in the country, and very
finely adapted to the purposes of horse
breeding on an extensive scale. It's APP
pointments are good and its location con-
venient for an easy inspection of the stock;
and it's owners, comparatively young men,
though for some time interested in Per.
cheron horses, are full of enthusiasm and
well calculated TO give such an establish
ment the rank to which it is entitled among
other prominent breeding establishments,
and 10 bring their stock in q prominent
and popular way 10 the attention of the
farmers Of their own State, who should
derive the largest profit from the location
of such a complete establishment in their
midst. AS an indication of the high char
acter of the stock at Island Home Farm,
and that Mcssrs. Savage & Farnum intend
to deserve the success they are sure at an
early day to win, it may be stated that
the stations in service are the celebrated
Jupiter, the subject of one of Rosa Bon
heur's admirable sketches, and Romulus,
the winner of the first prize at the Paris
Exposition. Breeders Gazette. These
gentlemen exhibited thirty-fve head of
Percherons at the Illinois State fair this
week and were quite successful in prize
winning. They will make an exhibit at
the Michigan State fair next week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Ypsilanti.
RENO.

This section of the State has been very
dry this season, and the fall crops are very
light. Fruit is also small and scarce here.
If some of the Shiawassee county farmers
would send some of their plums here they
would find ready sale at from $40 to SO. 90
per bushei.
This is a very busy time in Ypsilanti,
for the State Normal opens the 14th, and
the citizens are preparing TO accommodate
900 students.
Last week the people here were Mortified
at hearing of brutal murder just out of
town. The person murdered was a well
respected woman, and the murderer was
her misunderstanding her throat with a
razor because she refused to deed her farm
to him. He expects to get clear on the
plea of insanity.
Thus far we are well pleased with the
change, for Ypsilanti is pleasant place TO
live. II.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Hazeltou.

Mr. Ira Call has started the annual
moving boom by vacating the house of
Henry Yendler and taking up his winter
quarters in the house of Fred Stage.
Mr.. Hall is about to move into the house
recently occupied by George Poterfield,
who has moved on the farm of the late Mr..
George Garner.
Mrs. John Ward and daughters, Libbic
and Nina, have returned from their visit
to their many Canadian friends.
Wild. and Henry Wood contemplate a
journey to Sanilac county; they intend 10
start Friday, to be gone three weeks.
That they may have pleasant visit, is the
wish OF their many friends.
Ratville has the banner base ball club Of
the town.
Miss Emma Smith and Emma Gross
visited friends in this village. on Saturday
last.
Wonder what it is that causes couple
of Our boys to go in the direction of the
north star every Sunday? Perhaps they
are rivals of Lieut.. Greely, but we think
they are in search of Elk's fair ,lamsels.
Miss Floy Stiff, of Detroit, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. VIM. Stage,
returned home on Saturday, being accom-.
panied as far as Holly by her aunt, Mrs.
b. G. Parker, of Ludington.
r s T
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Shiawassee.
Dry, hot weather.

Dry, hot weather.
Wheat sowing has commenced.
The com crop will be a failure to great
extent, but oats are fair crop.
J. w. Morris lost a thirty year old ''colt''
last week.
Mrs. C. ID. Johnson is qvite low with
typhoid fever, and S c. Bartlett is sick
with the same disease.
Miss Sarah Tinkle has retslrned to her
home in OwossO.
The funeral of George Reynolds was
held at the Maple River chxrch, last Sun
day.
Stories of enormous fish being caught
out of the river are borne on the breeze.
Thresding is nearly all done, but no
large yields, per acre, have been reported
RENO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10

"Thy will be done, embalm and enshroud
the precious form. and follow it to its last
resting place. His office was draped,
business places closed, and large number
of friends were at the depot as the train
approached, to pay their last respects to
the memory of one whom they had learned
to respect, and in whose business abilities
they had perfect confidence, and whose
gentlemanly ways had won universal re.
gard.
The funeral services were conducted by
Pastor Donnelly. His text was John II :35,
"Jesus Wept." The points were mainly,
1st, His sympathetic love; I'd, His yica.
rious love; Sd, His resurrecting power;
4th, The restored unity which he will ac-
complish The Pastor spoke of his con-
sciousness of the poverty of words" to
adequately express the human emotion and
deep sympathy which is aroused in the
human soul sympathetically at such times,
and he perhaps uttered no profounder truth
nor one TO which his auditors gave more
hearty assent than this: 1.-THE glistening
eye, the silent tear, the warm pressure of
the hand, ever has been, and ever must
be, the hearts most expressive languag in
times of deep grief or emotion.
The services were open air, in beauti-
full oak grove near the house. And why
not? Right here George played when he
was II boy. built play houses, and perhaps
dreamily erected air castles. Why not
rest him here before we took him 10 the
"City of the Dead?" True the church
was near by, bat isn't God in temples not
made with hands" as well as those bound.
ed by four square walls? And then the
bearers were of his nearest kin-save his
father-including his brother. And why
not? Instead of any trace of aversion, it
seemed TO them pleasure to do for him
this last earthly service Again, there was
no tolling of the bell. Why must that
al,cays be? The writer remembers how in
a time of kindred experience, the toll OF
the bell was the dread of the hour, and
sent through his soul an indescribably sad
aud sickening sensation. We ask, why
not at such times follow the promptings
of the hearts that are bleeding and aching
rather than rigid adherence to the formal
ities of cold custom.
George, good bye. Loving hearts will
retain thee in memory, and loving hands
will deck thy resting place with flowers.
With thee lie buried unrealized parental
hopes and expectations. For thee parental
tears will oft unbidden start. Time will
tone the keen, unutterable anguish of the
present hour, but it will also deepen that
sense of loss which thy premature death
has occasioned. How the consciousness
that thy lifes work is done, will modify
the current of those evening meditations.
AS flowers yield their sweetest fragrance
when crushed, so hearts now broken and
bleeding for thee, will be lifted into higher
Christ likeness, and rejoicing. And thy
early pronorncep trust in God, and faith
in Christ, and hence assured fadeless i'm
mortality, will bring inexpressible solace
to thy parents as gradually the twilight
shadows of life lengthen and deepen
around them.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Republican
Caucus will be held at the Brooks School
House, in the township of Owosso, on
Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 1886, at two o'clock
p. M, for the purpose OF appointing six
delegates to attend the County Convention
held at Corunna, Sept. 11th.
EZRA MASON.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
70 the Smokers Of owosso.

+. II. Banister, the enterprising grocer,
has taken hold of Baxter's Lucky Star Ci-
gars, and hereafter the lovers of good
smoke can be accommated with cigar for
five cents that will prove upon trial to bc
superior to half the ten cent goods sold; they
are long filler, made by hand, and guaran-
teed unhavored. +. III. BANNIsTER,
The enterprising grocer, sole agent.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Republican Caucus.

A Republican Caucus will be held at The
Town House, ia the township of Caledonia,
on Wednesday, Sept. 18th, at 4 p m. for
the purpose of eecting delegates TO the
County Convention 10 be held at Corunna,
on Friday, Sept. 18th, 1886.
A. w. BIGELow,
Chair. Com.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
FOR SALE.

Good farming lands adjacent to Railroad.
Title good. In townships Of Abbey, Brady,
Chaplin, Brant and Fremont, Saginaw Co.
Elba, Gratiot Co.: Fairfield, Shiawassee
Co.; Midland and Gladwin Co. Choice of
1000 acres. Terms of sale to suit purchas-
srs. Also two improved farms for sale on
long time. Enquire of M. OsBuRN,
Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Fer Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale Poland
China breeding pigs of either sex-four
months old and upward. Stock will be
on exhibition at the county fair. All eligi.
bic to registry, and is from prize stock at
the State fair. Prices, in accord with the
times, EDGAR BARTHOLOMEW
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
Percheron Horses.

For some reason or other the draft horse
interests in Michigan have not been mark
ed by the same gratifying development
which has been witnessed in some other
States, or which might have been expected
from the intelligent agriculturists of that
commonwealth. This cannot be due to
the lack OF any of the natural conditions
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-10
The man who beats the printer

The man who beats the printer
Out of single cent
Will never reach that place
Where good Elijah went;
But when at last his life is past,
This life of toll and woe.
He'll straightway stand in the fairy land
where they never shovel snow.