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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
A Clever Little Boy.

The gopher only remains few
seconds in his hole, when he feels an
irresistible desire to come out again
and look about him. Taking advant-
age of knowledge of this habit OF
theirs, little boy, eight years old who
was lost for ten days in the prairies OF
Assiniboia, $50 miles north of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad line. in 1886.
was able to save his life. The boy
wore lace boots, with leather laces. and
used to spread moose made with a
boot-lace over hole where he had
seen gopher go in; he would then lie
down and wait for him to come out
again. When the gopher. according
to his wont, put his head out to see the
world, the little boy pulled the string.
caught him by the neck and ate him.
AS there was plenty of rainwater in the
holes about, the boy got along very
well in this way till search party
rescued him.-BIackwood's Magazi,,e.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
THE FIGHTING ALsToNs.
A Family Once Well Known I'm the South
for It's Dueiing.

In the days of southern wealth and
chivalry before the war, when every
true gentleman maintained his honor
by the rules of the code, the Aston
family became famous for the many
bloody duels which its members
fought. says the N. Y. Eveni,ag Sun.
The male members of the family
through tive generations all died with
their boots on. but most of them had
killed their men in fair fight before
thew fell.
The Alstons were all brave men. as
the word was understood in that
section. and the slightest insult to one
of them would bring challenge to
mortal combat.
The first OF the Alstons settled in
North Carolina nearly century ago,
and for many years the family was
prominent in the Carolinas. Florida,
and Georgia. The last of the famous
family of fighting Alstons, as they
were called. was Col. Bob Aston of
Georgia. He was killed in an i'm
promptu duel with q man named Cox.
fought in the state treasurer's Office in
the capitol at Atlanta fifteen or twenty
years ago.
The Alstons were all rich. They
owned large and fertile plantations
and thousands of slaves. The young
men were educated at Yale and Har-
ward. with a finishing course of study
in Paris or Berlin. The women were
as brave as the men. and believed in
fighting duels to keep the family repu-
tation unsullied. An Aston who failed
to challenge the man who insulted him
or spoke unexpectedly of any mem
Der of his family would have been
driven from home in disgrace.
One incident. remembered by many
old southerners, will illustrate the
fighting qualities of the Alstons, men
and women.
A young scion of the noble family
had just returned to the beautiful
family home in Florida from Paris,
where he had completed his studies.
At ball one night he overheard
young man speaking in rather dis
respectful manner to a young lady, a
guest of his mother
Young Aston ascertained the name
of the man, and next day sent him a
challenge to fight duel. Then he
told his mother what he had done. She
threw her arms about his neck and ex-
claimed: my son. am proud of you.
You are true Aston. l will give a
dinner in your honor Immediately after
the duel. and ! am sure you will kill
your opponent"
The duel was arranged to take place
at SUNSET the following day. and Mrs.
Aston issued many invitations to an
elaborate dinner to be given in honor
of her brave young son Immediately
after he had killed his man in his first
duel.
The guests were all assembled at the
Aston mansion. and dinner was ready
to be served, when the young man was
brought home dead. He had been
shot through the heart at the first fire.
His mother kissed the pale, cold face
tenderly, and without tear dimming
her eye. she turned to her horror
stricken guests and said: He is dead,
but he was an Aston brave and true"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
He Felt Grateful.

He was tall, slim man, with a
satchel in his right hand and an UNI
brella, used as a cane, in his left, says
a New York paper, and the tail of his
faded linen buster was lifted out be-
hind like hustle as he started to cross
Second avenue at Thirteenth street.
A beer wagon. which he did not see,
might have run him down bad not a
boy called out an alarm and pulled
him back to the curbstone.
Boy, you doubtless saved me from
serious injury, and perhaps death it.
SELF" observed the man as he realized
the situation.
Yes. SIR"
"And you should be rewarded"
81 don't want nuthin', SIR" modestly
replied the lad.
But insist. Such actions as yours
demand liberal recognition. 1 am
from Nebraska. have just plated "a
town there. l am asking $3.50 each
for lots on the Main street, but in your
case you can take your pick for an
even hundred, and as taxes are now
due you'd better scrape around and
get me $3.50 to pay on your lot!'
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, | g
COUNTY OF SHAW assoc. 9

, Ice
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE, %
At u session Of the Probate Court for said
County, holden at the Probate Office in the
city OF Corunna. on Monday, the 18th day of
August in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-one.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF John p. Shaft,
deceased
On readingand filing the petition, duly verified,
of w. S. Shaft, praying that the dover of Julia
f. Shaft as widow OF said deceased be assign
ed to her out OF said estate.
Thereupon il is ordered, that Monday, the 2lst
day of September next, at 10 O'Clock In the fore
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 re-
quired to appear mt q session of said Court, then
to be holden at the Probate office, In the city Of
Corunna and show cause, IL 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 tendency of said petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing a copy OF this order
TO be published in THE TIMES, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county of Shia-
wassee, for three successive weeks previous 20
said day of hearing
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
CA true CODY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Novel Idea of q Monument.

A bright and pretty girl in South
ern town was one of the victims in an
awful railway disaster and no trace of
her body was ever found. There was
an insurance on her life which was
paid over to the mother, who then con-
ceived the brilliant idea for memorial
of her dead daughter. With the in-
surance money she bought herself a
magnificent pair of solitaire diamond
earrings which she wore always there
after. She was sure, she explained to
her friends, that her daughter would
choose these for her monument if she
could, and that the stones were like
Matte. they were so bright and spark
ling, and they were something she
could always keep near her. This
was her idea of memorial.-N. Y.
Sum-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, !


At session of the Probate Court for said
County, held at the Probate Office in the City of
Corunna on the 9th day of July, in the year one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-one.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William +. Els
worth, deceased. On reading and filing the petit
ton, duly verified, of George B. Ellsworth,
praying that q certain instrument now on file in
this Court, purpofting to be the last will and
testament of said deceased, may be admitted to
probate.
Thereuponit is ordered that Monday. the 3lst
day of August next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon be assigned for the hearing of said petit
ton. and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in SAID estate,
are required to appear at "a session of said
Court, then to be holden at the Probate Office in
the City of Corunna and show cause If any
there be, why the prayer of petitioner should
not be granted. And IL is further ordered, that
said petitioner give notice to the persons inter
ested in said estate, of the tendency of said
petition, and the hearing thereof, by causing q
copy of this order to be published in THE
TINES, q newspaper printed and circulated in
said county, three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
CA true copy.) Judge of Probate.
HATTIE f. HARPER Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
NARY AN ARMY WORM.
The Old Farmer Was No Raw Recruit II
He Was HOMEGROWN.

He was gay young officer and
Uncle Sam was in great luck to have
such nice hired man, says the N. Y.
Evening World. The car was crowded
and he had to set his bright. new uni
form right down beside dingy, old
farmer looking chap.
''Well, my avuncular relative" said
he, speaking up so that the passengers
might have a chance to join in the
laugh, "what promise does he of whom
one touch makes us all akin hold forth
touching the particular of farinaceous
cerealsP"
The passengers-those who under
stood him and those who didn't
snickered.
..How's the wheat crop. ehp" replied
the dingy parsonage. "Fust rate, fust
rate"
lis that which fell alike by the way
side, into barren places and upon good
ground completely subterraneanp"
The passengers all laughed.
lis the seed all under ground, ehp"
said the countryman. Sure; all the
seedin's done and things are sproutin'.r
HAS your retina been impressed by
any members of the advance guard Of
the cantharis vittatap"
The passengers giggled.
seen any potato bugs. ehp" said
the rustic. You bet; seen lots of
potato bugs. but nary an army worm. :"
MOP" said the gay young officer
hastily, heading off an incipient laugh,
land why is the army worm no longer
with youP"
We'll" said the old professor from
the Podunk Agricultural college, IL
heard that most of 'em had been jagged
for duplicating their pay accounts. :"
The uassen UprS rOared
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
A NOVEL EVENING.
How Woman of Original Mind Enter
tained Her Friends.

A woman who has proper appre
citation of character study lately ar.
ranged an evening Of peculiar interest
for some friends, says the N. Y. Re.
corder. Everything was slipping along
much as usual, aud nobody had any
suspicion of anything out of the com,
mon order, though some of the guests
felt tempted to little vexation at the
time devoted by the hostess to a de-
mure little old Irishwoman. white
haired and shrinking from observation.
who had chair in a DIM secluded
corner, between screen and O
portiere.
The lady of the house had allowed
her to come in. from the servants
quarters apparently. for poep at the
gay doings. and now fingered beside
her. chatting kindly, until two or
three, then half dozen, and then q
dozen guests drew near to claim her
attention. MRS. - is telling me, +"
said tho hostess, in simple and nat
ural manner. ''of her younger days.
and how she got 'Dinny' out of the
prison pen; Mrs -, won't you 60
onP"
The little old white-haired serving
woman had not the least suspicion that
she was the victim of design. There
she sat in her surpliced gown, twirling
and twisting a huge handkerchief in an
embarrassed way, yet not unappre.
ciative-what story-teller ever is!-of
the chances to lay her life history be-
fore so good an audience.
Cautiously the lights were lowered
and slowly, while she smoothed the
folds of black silk apron, the words
began to come. A mirror at the far
end of the room reflected dimly and
weirdly the scene. Every head was
bent forward to catch the quaint
brogue as her voice rose and fell in soft,
low cadence. while the invited party
pressed about to hear the story Of
''Dinny."
"Dinny" was a neighbor who went
to prison long years ago for man
slaughter. 'Dinny" had wife who
lay down and died. and there were
children who were left to the narrator's
care. For the children's sake she
moved mountains to win "Dinny"
pardon, and when he was once more
free man he showed his gratitude by
doing second murder and running
away. There was pathos and there
was humor in the recital, and there
were tears on more cheeks than those
of the old woman as she told of her
joys at getting the "darlint childer''
into her own hands again.
When she had rung the curtain
down on the homely little drama the
prettiest lady in the room stood by her
smoothing the silver hair There was
a fair young girl who knelt and
stroked the horny hands, and the old
woman bent and kissed the girls white
fingers. Then the host of the evening
brought ices and cakes to her first Of
all as the honored guest of the occa-
sion, and the quaint little body in the
surpliced dress made quaint courtesy
as she rose to retire below stairs. Her
personal triumph was complete and so
was that of the hostess.
, So much for originality.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Probate Order.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, ..
COUNTY OF sHIAwASSEE, Do
AT q session OF the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, holden at the Probate
office in the city OF Corunna on Friday the 3lst
day OF July in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety-one.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Bert McLaugh-
lin deceased on reading and filing the petition,
duly verified, OF Mrs. Belle Mclaughlin praying
that administration of the estate Of said deceas-
ed be granted to petitioner.
Thereupon II is ordered that Monday the nth
day OF September next at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petit.
ton, and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at q session of said court
then TO be holden at the Probate Office in the
city OF Corunna and show cause, if any there be,
why the prayer Of the petitioner should not be
granted.
And tits further ofdered 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 published in THE TIMES, q newspaper
printed and circulated in said county of Shia-
wassee for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
"a true copy) Judge Of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
The Girl Was i'm 1t.

well, good night, Miss A." said a
young ma the other evening to a
Dwightville girl who he was visiting.
II think it's better for me to go. /
feel certain that if stay two minutes
longer shall be indiscreet enough to
kiss you"
well, good night, Mr.. p" replied
the girl. ION. by the way" she add
ed. Il want to show you my new
sachet bag before you go. 1t will take
only couple of minutes"
1t is only necessary to state that the
young man in question is the possessor
of a bright intellect, and he quickly
embraced the situation and we can
further assert that the girl was in it.
Darlington Leader.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Height of Cruelty.

Nervous women seldom receive the sympathy
they deserve. While often the pictures Of
health, they are constantly ailing. To withhold
sympathy from these unfortunates is the height
of cruelty. They have a weak heart, causing
shortness OF breath, fiuttering, pain in side
weak pnd hungry spells and finally swelling of
ankles, oppression, choking, smothering and
dropsy. Dr. Miles ew Heart Cure is just the
thing for them. For their nervousness head
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vous diseases and marvellous testimonials free,
Sold and guaranteed by Johnson 4 Henderson
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
A Mystery Explained.

The papers contain frequent notices OF rich,
pretty and educated girls clipping with negroes.
tramps and coachmen. The well known special
list, DIR. Franklin Miles, says all such girls are
more or less hysterical nervous veryimpulsive-
unbalanced, usually subject TO headache, neu-
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laughing These show weak nervous system
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Cures fiuttering. short breath, etc.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, !
COITNTY or SuVAWA ecnn ~

COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE. 90
AT a session Of the Probate Court for the
county OF Shiawassee, holden at the Probate
Office in the city Of Corunna on Tuesday the 4th
day Of August in the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety one.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF John j. Hillar,
deceased. On reading and filing the petition,
duly verified, Of Mary E. Hillar, praying that
administration of said estate be granted to said
petitioner or to some other proper person.
Thereupon ii is ordered that Monday the 18th
day of September next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and 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 at the Probate ONCE in the
city OF Corunna and show cause, If any there be,
why the prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted.
And it 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 a copy of this order
to be published in THE TIMES, a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county Of Shia-
vase, for three successive weeks previous to
said day OF hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH
"a true copy) Judge of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
GEORGE FOLMER,
BIlILDTNG MOVER.

A IL kinds of buildings moved and raised
on short notice. Boilers, machinery wind
mill towers etc. moved and raised. Salts
faction guaranteed. Orders can be left al
go Addie street, or with s. G. Gum, fore.
man, 727 N. Park street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
MATILDA VERNON, Defendant.

C0I'IP11'I7'7T'l
VS..
MATILDA VERNON, Defendant
Upon due proof by afrdavit that Matilda
Vernon defendant in the above entitled cause
pending In this court resides out OF the sau
state OF Michigan and in the province OF Ontario,
Canada, and on motion of S. +. Smith, solicitor
for complainant 1t is ordered that the said de-
PENDANT do appear and answer the Dill OF COM
plant, filed In the said cause, within four
months from the date of this order, else the SAID
bill of complaint shall be taken as confessed.
And further that this order be published WITHIN
newspaper printed in the said county OF Snla-
wassec and be published therein once In each
week for six weeks IN succession; such pupnca
tionhowever shall not be necessary In case q
copy of this order be served on the said ue1end'
ant, personally, at least twenty days before the
time herein prescribed for her appearance.
Dated this 18th day OF August, A. d., 1871.
lCopvl NEWTON BALDWIN,
Circuit Court Commissioner for shlawassee
County, Michigan.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

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drugstore.
The managers of the great naval exhibit
ton at Chelsa, England, have consented to
allow the model of Nelson's ship, the
Victory, to be transferred to the Columbian
EXnOSitiOn.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

4AtCODuEuChuCH as THO nDcSGs Ia
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+. BORNHORST.
SOMERSET, Ohio, Nov H. 1890.
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. z, 1890.
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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

Theodore Tilton is living in Paris.
where he is writing articles on the
syndicate system TO earn subsistence,
and writing poems to satisfy and graf
ify himself. His articles go, but his
poems are to be published only after
death.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Hucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts bruis-
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all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by John
son q Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

Great Britain has 1,42l. 389 horses.
that is. four horses per cultivated acre.
England alone has 1901, 041; Scotland,
1S9 205.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Dissolution Of Partnership

We give notice to the people of the city OF
Owosso and Shiawassec county that the firm of
stephens z Chaffee has dissolved, DIR. Stephens
retaining the practice of dental surgery at the
present location, and all accounts with the firm
are to be settled with him.
g.. j. B. STEPHENS,
F. CHAFFEE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, che cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gav6them Castoria
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

ltisreported that the Prince of Wales, En-
peror William of Germany. and the Shah OF
Persia all seriously contemplate visiting the
Worlds Fair i'm 1893.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

Evansville, Ind, miners will run a
cooperative mine.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

The $10,0 painting of Christopher Col
umbus, executed by the famous Moro in
1910, and purchased in London by Chas. f.
Gunther, has arrived at the custom house in
Chicago and will be displayed at the Fair.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Merit Wins.

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Discovery for consumption, DR.. Kings New
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we stand ready to refund the purchase price
if satisfactory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have won their pop
ularity purely OH their merits.
PARKILL 4 Son,
Druggists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
For Sale.

My Farm Of so acres. miles south of Owosso
WIN sell all or half TO suit purchaser.
HUGH DOUGLASS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28

A Pittsburg firm has been invited to
ship coal to Denmark.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-28
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