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INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. JANUARY rs. 1890.
What 10 Man2

Man that is born of woman is small
potatoes, and a few in the hill.
He riseth up to-day and flourish
eth like rag weed, and tomorrow
or the day after, the undertaken has
him in the ice box.
He goeth forth in the morning
warbling like lark, and is knocked
out in one round and two seconds.
In the midst of life he is in debt,
and the tax collector pursueth him
wherever he goeth.
The banister of life is full of splin-
tiers, and he slideth down it with con-
siderable rapidity.
He walkefh forth in the bright sun
light to absorb ozone, and meeteth
the bank teller with sight draft for
1857.
He cometh home at eventide and
meeteth the wheelbarrow, which ris-
eth up and smites him to the earth,
and runneth one of It's legs into his
ear.
In the gentle springtime he put
teth on his summer clothes, and
blizzard striketh him far away from
home and filleth him with woe and
rheumatism.
He layeth up riches in the bank
and the president speculateth in mar
gins and then goeth to Canada for
his health.
In the autumn he putteth on his
winter trousers, and wasp that abb
deth in them fllleth him full of great
excitement.
He starteth down cellar with an
oleander, and goeth first hastily, and
the oleander cometh after him and
stitch upon him.
He stitch up all night to get the
returns from Ohio, and in the end
learneth that the other fellows have
carried it.
He buyeth watch dog, and when
he cometh home late from the lodge,
the watch dog treeth him and stitch
beneath him until rosy morn.
He goeth to the horse trotand bet
teth his mony on the brown mare,
and the bay gelding with the blaze
face winneth.
He marrieth a red haired heiress
with a wart on her nose, and the next
day her paternal ancestor goeth I'M
der, with few assets and great liabil.
tiles, and cometh home to live with
his beloved son-in-law.
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The times., 1890-03-14
W est Haven.

Jas. Archer is able to be up again.
Hattie Smith sprained her knee quite bad
ly last week.
L. f. Guthrie has sold his farm and is
moving to Owosso.
La Grippe and whoOping cough are hav-
ing every thing their own way in the north
part of town.
The P. of l. Oyster supper was not very
great success financially, but everybody
seemed to have good time, excepting, per-
haps, the party that drove IA miles thinking
it was to be dance.
School closed in the old red school house
last Saturday.
Il. ID. SandersOn's straw stack tipped over
onto two of his cattle but they were released
without nginjured.
Tom Raidle is working for j. w. Pierce.
The cold weather of last week was well
improved by those wanting ice. In the
channel 1t was only about inches thick.
but in the bayou, from to 10 inches. Ii
had to be hauled across by hand and every
thing, from handsled to a bob sleigh was
used. Over one hundred men were at work
on the river Friday. Monday. 4S loads of
ice were taken from the bayou OH 5. s..
Jones, farm the greater part going to p,
Waters of OwOsso.
Several of our school teachers are anX-
Ously waiting to hear the result OF the last
County Examination. BEN.
The times., 1890-03-14
North Sciota.

j. ID. Sherman moved his tenement house
yesterday.
Many of of our enterprising farmers have
engaged their help for the coming season at
wages per month ranging from $13 to S16
w. G. Nixon lost good COW the other
day.
Miss Edith Sherman and Mrs. Brown,
whose illness has been reported, are still
very sick.
Between the Farmers Club and the Pat
rons of Industry the farmers of this section
are pretty generally organized,
We have nothing to say publicly as to the
kind of organization but we believe the
time has come when farmers should organ
ize against trusts, mOnOpOlies and every
kind of combination that seeks to keep the
farmers down, and that they should vote
to elect men committed to work for their
interests. We cannot think of any one act
that would benefit the farmers more financi-
ally, land through him the whole country,
than for Uncle Sam to loan some of his
surplus money on mortgage security at 2 or
per cent. Were this to be brought about
many farm that is now hOpelessly involv-
ed would be speedily redeemed, real estate
would advance in price and general posper-
ity ensue, because whatever affects the far
mer affects propOrtiOnately our local dealers.
1t is not an uncommon occurrence for our
merchants to inquire as to the prospect of a
yield for he knows that with the prosperity
of the farmer comes an increase of business
to him. Now Mr. Editor if you find these
thoughts unworthy of the press consign
them I'd that receptacle for many labOred
article-the waste basket ANTHONY.
The times., 1890-03-14
Hartwellville.

A warm sugar social will be held at I'm
ion Hall next week.
Mrs. HarlOwe Hartwell was married at
Ionia Monday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
to Mr.. Bacon.
The ball masque tonight at Union Hall,
under the management of Mr.. Black, will
certainly be very successful and enjoyable
affair.
Miss Gertrude GOodell. of COrunna, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Banister and Mr.. Claude
Greenman, of Owosso, visited in Hartwell-
vile Sunday.
The p. of 1. are working in this vicinity
and quite number of our prominent citi-
zens will join them.
A large number of new members Join the
I.O.G.T. each week and all report splendid
times. The entertainment is kept up to q
high standard of excellence and much good
work will be done in nculcatng temperance
principles in the minds of our children and
helping all, old and young, to appreciate
the drink curse.
What has become of your spring poet?
It Is time that he burst forth i'm q euphoni-
GUS gush and worked Off some of his surplus
heart-music i'm q sonnet to ''the beautiful
spring.
Here comes the spring, the lovely spring.
DO you hear il? Hark
When happy brides sweet do sing,
With hope b ats high the leve-lorn heart
BY the Sweet Singer of Michigan, such
poems are beautiful. PLoUGnDoY.
The times., 1890-03-14
Brief but True.

In view of the fact that the following
statement is in harmony with what is ap-
pearing in every part of the country respect
ing Humphreys Veterinary Specifics, we
regard it a pleasing duty to place the same
before so many of our readers as have horses
and cattle under their care. Huestis dE
Huestis, livery stable proprietors, Wyan-
dotte, Kans., in letter write: We have had
great success in treating every case of sick
ness among our horses with these Veteri-
nary Specifics, and consider their book of
directions invaluable. Albert Hill livery
and boarding stables, st. Paul, Minn., in a
letter to the Humphreys Medicine Com
pany, writes: Have in my stables from one
hundred to one hundred and twenty-five
horses and have found these Specifics to be
the best ever used. Palmer Bros, city
livery, La Cross, Wis, in press letter
write: We have used Humphreys Veteri-
nary Specific for twelve years, and find nc
cause for regret.-American Cutivator,
Boston, Mass.
The times., 1890-03-14

The season is fruitful of disease of a bill
lous character. Horton Liver Tonic will
CURE them. PARKIT.L d Son.
Flushing village election was one-sided
and not much interest taken. The success
full ones were:
President-Daniel Cotcher.
Clerk-C. T.. Mallory.
Treasurer-H. III. Chatters.
AssessOr-N. III. Talbot.
Street Com.--II. q. Creque.
Coastable-F. G.. Hayen.
Trustees-C. Nettway, G. Packard, j. H..
French, II. B. Ransom.
Chesaning had two tickets in the field at
the election Monday. The republicans were
successful by good majorties. The success
full ones were:
President-Henry Stuart.
Clerk--Wiliam Hotalng.
Treasurer-,John w. Getson.
Assessor-Chester w. Hopkins ton both
tickets.)
Street Com. Henry w. Mccormick.
Trustees-Fred'k II. Gould, w. Otis Mas
on. George Ackly.
Constabe-Alonz0 w. Aussin.
Old people suffering from constipation
will find great comfort in the Horten Liver
Tonic. Sold by PARKILT * Son.
The times., 1890-03-14
Bennington and Sciota.
MARCH WINDS.


Sing hey! Sing no!
For the winds of March,
That whistle and blow
Through sallow and larch,
That make a stir
Through oak and fir.
Sing hey. Sing no.
For the winds of March,
The winds of March.
Sing no! Sing hey!
For the flowers of March,
The crocus gay,
So proud and arch;
The violet sweet,
In snug retreat.
Sing no! Sing hey.
For the flowers of March,
The flowers of March.
Will Crofoot has finished his term of
school in the Hammond district
What is the matter with the p. of |.
They're all right,
The birds merry songs sound like spring.
Frank Green has taken Willard Ryan's
farm to work another year. +. G. is a good
worker.
La Grippe has been giving Geo. +. Com
stock visit this week.
Burt Chandler, of Chesaning, visited
friends in Bennington. this week
The times., 1890-03-14
Burton.

Rev. Fair is spending few days among
the people Of this neighborhood with sub
scription paper for new church and is
having splendid success.
Say, you young kids Call up this way,
all that want the munps! We are having
plenty of them, and some to spare.
l.. w. Stiff and wife, of Owosso, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Stiff's brother. w. c.
DIR. ID. Higbee is going to West Branch
Monday to be. gone some time. Mrs. Hig-
bee also went to st. Louis, Missouri,
Thursday.
S. Bailey, j. Bunker, G. w. Cripps and
j. Luckhurst are attending U. S. court this
week, at Detroit.
G. l.. VanDyne commenced tapping his
sugar bush Thursday. BUB.
The times., 1890-03-14
"Jugglers."

A great many people have an antipathy
against travelling physicians, but DR.. truth,
of New York, who has visited Owosso the
past year, cannot be cassed with the numer-
Gus travelling doctors who make visit to a
town and never return. He makes regular
and continued visits as long as his patients
require his services. The doctor. by his
courteous manner and candid dealing with
his patients has secured good practice here,
and is succeeding well in bringing relief to
the afflicted, where so many pretenders have
failed. The doctor came we'll recommended
as physician of true merit and agentleman
Of high moral worth, ever ready and prompt
to fulfill his obligations, setting noble eq-
ample to the many wandering jugglers, call
ing themselves doctors. Those wishing to
consult one of the best skilled specialists Of
the country should improve the opportunity,
at the Merrel House, Thursday, March 20.
The times., 1890-03-14
Laingsburg.

Our village election passed off quietly
yesterday. There were two tickets in the
field, viz: "The Citizens Ticket" and
''Citizen's Ticket" Both tickets were non
partisan and the issue was local and person
al matters of the village. The first named
ticket was elected by good majorities with
the exception of constable, who was elected
on the latter ticket. Following are the
names of officers elected: President, DR.. E..
b. Ward; trustees, VIM. Rowley, G. IL.
Frain, Geo. s. Culver: clerk, j. ii. Benson;
treasurer, w. j. TillotsOn; assessor, G. j..
McClintock; constable, Geo. DOwding.
The times., 1890-03-14
purand.

At the annual election two tickets were
In the field. the Citizens and the Peoples,
the former winning easily. Much interest
was taken and the result means tow taxes
and an economical village government. The
successful candidates and majorities were
President-M. V. Russell, SO.
Clerk-E. Murrett Hopkins, 65.
AssessOr-A. G. Cowles, on both tickets.
Street COm.-ThOs. Sturgis, So.
Treasurer. p. Gerardy, on both tickets.
Constable. M. Huston, SO.
Tfustees-C. p. Jones, ON both tickets,
Il. b. Smith, 81. G. w. McLain. 59
The times., 1890-03-14
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
CONDUCTED BY W. j. McKoNE.
COUNTY NOTES.

COUNTY NOTES.
There's music in the kindly soul; for
every deed of goodness done is like chord
set in the. heart, and Joy doth strike upon
it,"
Robt. Austin left for Ypsilanti, Monday,
where he will continue his course at the
State Normal.
Mr.. Olney is having hard time at Shafts
burg in contest with scarlet fever scare.
The last lecture of the Perry III. S. course
was given by j. w. Warner, of Lansing.
Subject, Life on the Ocean Wave and
Glimpses of London" Everyone was much
pleased.
We offered, some time since, to conduct
this column without any assistance from our
friends, but did not expect our offer to meet
such hearty acceptance. We are nearly
out of manuscript and would like to hear
from all or anyone at once.
nature to his recent communication it will
receive due attention.
About 100 applicants at the regular teach
ers' examination last week and the general
opinion was that the questions were more
difficult than usual.
The township examinations have created
considerable educational talk. That's what
is wanted.
Shiawassee county was scantily supplied
with examination questions. Evidently so
much educational material was not suppOs-
ed to exist here.
The following were the questions used at
the recent township examination. The
examinations OH the whole were well
attended and the papers are being looked
over this week. The regular examination
of teachers, taking two days of last week,
has delayed the work of making out the
schedules of the township examination
standing:
PHYSIOLOGY.
1. What is definition of food?
9. Name the organs Of circulation.
3. Describe the appearance and Office of
the lungs. Name some lung diseases.
81. Describe the process of inspiration
and expiration.
4. How are the different parts of the body
and limbs Placed in communication with
the spinal cord and brain?
5. Name and locate the different kinds Of
joints found in the body.
6. Name some of the effects of alcohol on
the human system. Also effect of tobacco.
z. What is tendon. What is their adj
vantage i'm use?
s. What poisonous substance does the air
which we breathe out contain?
0. Describe the eye and how it sees.
ARITHMETIC.
1. Define common fraction. Decimal
fraction.
2. Divide 231 by .21 and give rule for
pointing off in division of decimals.
3. Add 4, 619, S26, and 4-15.
4. What cost 1415 cords of wood at S6M
per cord?
5. l.. &. NJ. of 8, Sc, 8, II.
6. If 2.75 lbs. of tea cost $1.65 what will
AZ lbs. cost at the same rate?
z. A commission merchant charged S17.2S
for selling GAO bu. of potatoes at 60 cts.
bushel. What was the rate per cent?
8. A real estate dealer charges me 5 per
cent for selling my farm of $50 acres at $5S
per acre. How much do L receive for the
farm?
o. Bought house and lot for S11, 800 and
sold them at $13, GAO, after having expended
$3.50 in repairs. What per cent do make?
10. Multiply twenty-three and twenty
four ten thousandths by 7O4 and Z mil
lionths.
SPELLING.
The times., 1890-03-14
North Venice.

School closed on Saturday last.
Mrs. Lizzie Wallace is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Thompson, of this place.
Mrs. Geo. Priest, Jr., is just recovering
from severe illness.
1t is reported that Geo. Mayo, who has
for several years past resided at Mr.. G..
Young's, is going to live with his father at
ChebOygan.
The times., 1890-03-14

Physicians recommend DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, when all other medicines fail, as a
certain cure for bronchitis, sore throat and
coughs or colds of longsstanding. For sale
by all druggists. 25 cents.
Are you suffering from biliousness, indi-
gestion, headache, backache, cold, fever or
constipation? Horton Liver Tonic will cure
YOU. Sold by PARKILL Il SoN.
The times., 1890-03-14
Teachers Examinations

FOR SHIAwASsEE co. FOR 1sso-9O.
The schedule previously published is hereby
ceuntermanded, circumstances beyond the control
of the board of examiners rendering such action
necessary.
Special Public Examinations. Bancroft High
School Room, Friday, Oct. %, 1880.
Regular Examination, Corunna, March and Z,
1890
Special Public Examination, Vernon High
School Room, Friday, March 2S.
Special Public Examination, Laingsburg High
School Room, Friday. April 25
Regular Examination. Corunna, August and 9,
SPECIAL Public Examination, Owosso High school
room, Friday, August 20.
First and second grade certificates can be grant
ed only at the regular examinations.
90. COOPER, Chairman.
". MCBRIDE, Secretary.
HUDSON SHELDON,
The times., 1890-03-14

WANrED-LoTs.-Af few desirable Lots
wanted for cash. KELLER Il KEELER.
Boneless hams, 10 cts. pound at ii lnt's.
Try "Morrice' flour at Hunts. rs cts.
sack.
The times., 1890-03-14

A physician in a box Is what some people
call Laxador. They are right it's great
physic.
The times., 1890-03-14

~ Residence and Office Williams St., Com
stock Block, Owosso, Mich. Office Hours to
iP. Nj and to PM. Calls promptly responded
TO. Special attention given to Obstetrics ana
Diseases of Women and Children y29
The times., 1890-03-14

1. Draw map of Michigan, and locate five
of the principal cities.
2. Name the capitals of the States border
ing on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mex
leo, commencing at the NE. and following
the coast line in their order.
8. Name six tributaries of the Mississippi
river and the states i'm which these rivers
have their mouths.
4. Describe the gulf stream and its infiu-
ence.
8. Name the two principal motions of the
earth, and describe the effect of each.
6. Where are Capes Horn, Good Hope and
Hatteras.
Z. Name the capitals and another impor-
tant city of the following countries: Rus
sia, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
s. Name the races Of men and where each
are found.
1. When and where was the first perma-
nent English colony founded?
2. What caused the revolutionary war?
3. Name the thirteen original states.
4. What were the causes of the war of the
rebellion.
s. What was the Presidents Emancpa-
ton Proclamation? When given? When
TO take effect?
6. When, where and to whom did Lees
army surrender?
z. What was the feeling in the Northern
States OH hearing of the attack on Fort
Sumpter?
=. When was Michigan admitted into the
Union, and who was the first Governor?
o. In what wars has the United States
been party. since the Declaration of
Independence was proclaimed?
10. What was the Missouri Compromise;
the Fugitive Slave Law; and the Monroe
Doctrine?
Questions in Grammar will be given next
week.