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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

silver sprlngling pot ranging in price from 800
to $50, is a mxGriant tribe Tor my ladys drawing
room jaN,iniere, but II cannot be counted among
strict necessities. a modest tin sprinkler or even a
rubber globe. which throws fine spray over the
plants will do the work Of washing them oh and
providing them with moisture As efectually as u
watering pot even Of solid go4. AS a matter of fact,
the leaves o house plants should not be wet oftener
than once week, though most house plants should
be wet around the roots daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

Those who possess old family heirlOOms in the way
of lace are to be congratulated for this year the beau
fu fmy handwor Is particularly in request, ard any
specimens that are good to be noticed and adj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

this background done In paesik outline, Is exceed
ingy pretty and can be much more rapidly done than
darnng--and besides Is a greater novelty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

Very few people are familiar with the little tool
here pictured with its use, and yet it should be ~,
well known part OF the household economy as the saw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

A recipe for a delicious now soup comes from
England. II is called Battenburg soup In honor Of
Princess Beatrice's husband 1t its excellence
to the addition Of a c'lrs foot TO the soup meat at
the beginning This gives smooth, slightly gelatnous
thckening TO the soup 70 make It taHe three pounds
Of clean lean beef from the round. cut II in Small
pieces freeing II from fat; adj calfs foot SILT ana
cover the whole with three ard halt quarts of cold
water Let the soup boil gently for three hours, then
add two small carrots, three spring onions. each
stuck with Glove, a piece of soup celery, three
pieces of parsley bay leaf and Sprlg OF thyme
and finally blade Of mace and salt and pepper
Chop the vegetables and fry them In little butter before
adding them to the soup. Let 1T simmer an hOai
longer after adding the vegetables, herbs, spices ana
other seasOnincs Then remove the foot, wash ii.
cat il up in snail pieces, strainng a little OF the
soup over it, and set it aside by itself Strain the
remainder Of the soup into me crock, ard lei 1t
stand till the next day, when any grease that has
risen should be removed from the top. Heat up the
soup, thicken it with two tablespOonfuls OF Hour
and teacup of cream let it boil ten minutes longer
stirring il constantly then add wineglass of sherry
and serve at once. 1t is delicious soup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

The mother Of large and enterprising family gives
rs tie following suggestion: The children had end
Of fun well profit last summer with water glass,
very simple contrivance, which they took with them
on an their aquatic excursions, and which they found
particularly delightful While bathing in still water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

A SHRED blue or pink silk hat is one OF the most
picturesque and becoming additions - the outiit OI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

There is pastoral suggestion IN the thought OF rusk.
BY rusk we do not mean the sweet hot biscuit 40
often called by this in New England-that is
properly a bun. genuine rusk is slightly sweet
dried bread, which may be eaten as II is. crisp and
delicious: 1t may be soaked in Ice cold milk. with
accompaniment Of berries and the richest and best Of
cGeam-cheese It is ideal dish, serted with
cream and berries. There two kinds OF rusR. that
which is sweet and that which Is made without sweet
enlng. To make the first, rub halfcup Of butter
into quart of -four, add cup of scalded milk, beat
it into the flour, forming thick batter as you can
stir add three eggs, well beaten. stirring them IN
one by when the mixture IS ulIewarm, and finally
a half-cup of homemade yeast or half yeastcs'Sc
Beat tho batter well. Add a tcaspoOnful Of salt and
LET II rise for ten hours Then turn it out on board
busted with -four. Dredge the risen with Hour
and llcad IT the board until it ceases TO cling to
tho hand 1t will require fifteen or twenty Minutes
vigorous kneadmg 1t rise again, then roll it ont
to about an inch in thickness. and cut IT into small
round biscuit shapes. Place these hourcd tins and
let them rise threcquarters Of hour before putting
them In the oven. They should be well covered up
after being put In the biscuit tins lake the rnsk I'LL
done. This viii take from fifteen 10 twenty minutes
In Quick Spiit the risk while they are Stlli
warm and put them into n slow oven or into the
heating closet Of the range I'll they perfectly
crisp and dry through and through. They may then
be put In loose bag and hung up in dry place TO
gain perfection. In two weeks they will be ready to
use though they will be delicious in three days.
Children are especially fond Of them for supper served
in milk with a dish OF luscious black raspberries or
backberrieS and certainly there is more wholesome
supper for them or that Of the sweet
ness Of the harvest field.
TO make u sweet rIsk add at least cup of sugar
10 the above rule These russ should be evenly ard
| regularly Drowned throughout.
The sailor hat Is without doubt the most popular
hat 10 day In spite Of the long time il has been worn.
The beauty of this hat is In its simplicity. Novelty
makers have tried in vain to Improve It, Last season
il was almost lost sight Of under tho mass OF roSeteS
on the side OF the crown but this these were
soon abandoned for the simple band. The hat has
lately been introduced with oval crown, but this
shape is not nearly as becoming the round-cwwned
sailor hat which ress lightly, with It's halolke brm
making plain girl pretty and rendering pretty girl
tcufold more attractive. Let us keep the graceful
old shape and not be lurd into purchasing the last
new thing in sailor hats There Is no shape OF
trimming at once simple and good IS the Old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

The children the Pacific Coast have hal for mum
Der of years amusement that has only recently been
shared by their Eastern cousins. 1t is called " hill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

FIchuS Of chiffon surrounded BY full ruGled border
in square shawl shape. The corners which fold
over are rounded slightly, that the upper corner
may be drawn up the head. In this way the
Gcu forms projection 10 the head and shoulders
AGAINST tie dampness Of the nigh; and Oh summer
piazLa,. When selected in cream white or delicate
tints Of color, such fchu, be a very becoming
adjunct TO the toilette, swathlng the head and reck In
soft folds. lL;ht down, yet giving all the pro
lection required on warm night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

one is impressed strongly with the absurdhes Of
the old cookbook wherein directions given for
gOosifyng a quarter Of lamb or making a mock
duck from a beeisteak. Mock dishes like all
shams-a failure. plain unprctutOuS apple pie Is
a thOuSandiOld better than that mOngrel dish Of
crackers and apples that is known "mOck mincc
pie These chiefly faults Of old works OH cul-
mary matters. The modern cookbook, however, has
its serious lapses which shows that the writer Is guided
by theory rather than by practice In large ana in
many ways STANDARD work cookery the recipe for ro
croQuettes reads: "A cup of cooked rice hall cup of
milk will fevOrtng and swceteHHg and an egg" a
glance al this recipe tells tn experienced honS2heep r
that this mixture cannot be moulded into croquetes The
writer probably intended to prescribe cup OF unlocked
nee properly boiled and added to the iEgredl hts
given. In another work told 10 str three
quarts of -four into quart OF liquid OblviOus Of
the fact that the thing is physical impOSsiblty.
one quart If -four and quart Of liquid
makes a batter heavy any one can
sir. All these pitfalls the practical house
wife notes and avoids; but It is aggravation to The
mntltudes Of inexperienced Cncs who look upon
standard cook books unquestiOnabc authority, ana
rack their brains TO lind out what they have
made when they find That a dish comes out In such
an unhappy way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

A very pretty background for any embroidered pat
tern may be made by taking any perfectly Ound OBJ
ject Of the required size and filing the space by draw
ing around IT, with full disc. and halves and quarter
discS-each with four raAatIng lines. The effect Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

Though this fruit Is distinctly f1ult OF the tropics
il grows outdoors and ripens outdoors far north as
Albany, y. Y, and IL IS brought IN quantities 70
our Northern markets from California. Though closely
related in nature to the peach, the apricot has pit
similar TO the plum. 1t is not like the nectarine, a
freak Of the peach nectarnes ard peaches being found
growing on the same tree. The apricot on the con
tray, Is distinct fruit native Of Africa and Of Asia
This frult seems especially adaIted to cooking. The
process Of cooking brings ont the flavor, and we have
no more delicious preserve than apricot JAM no more
refreshing r1zen dish than apricot cream or an apricot
ice. TO make apHcCE Ice. quart Of very ripe
apricots reduced 10 a pulp by rubbing them through a
sieve. Add TO il pint Of whipped cream and quart
Of water add also two cups Of sugar Boil the sugar
and water together rapidly for twenty minutes; add
the apflcots. When the mixture Is about haltfrozen
In an ice-cIeam freezer, add tie cream. An apricot
icc-cTeam is made with quart Of unteaten cream,
pint Of apricot pulp, the yOlks Of four eggs two cup
fuls sugar and two cupluls Of water Boil the water
and ,ulr together for twenty minutes add the apricot
pulp to the boiling syrup, then the yOlks Of the eggs
stirring them into a little Of the hot mixture first let
the eggs cook in the syrup and pulp f5r five minutes
stirring it all the time. Then remove il from the fire
and continue to beat the mixture TIL It coos. As
es II cold add the cream, and freeze like any other
cram. \ peach Or banana cream is also very nice
made nv This TIIle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

The length and width Of henstitcied linen towel
with the taste OF the purchaser There is fancy
inst now for a towel Of liberal dimensions. one meas
urng from twenty inches in width BY forty four
in length is frequently chosen This Is an extreme size,
however twenty seven inches by forty two forty
FIVE when finished is large enough for all ordinary
purposes The width OF the hem Il also largely y
matter OF taste and from an inch and hnlf 10
two inches sometimes a half Inch hem with o line OF
drawn work above II Is used but so narrow hem IL
not pretty unless there Is border aboya "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

Among the eXtSavagances Of the hour is a neck
lace Of pierced diamonds. each stone being strung like
a bead on fine wire. The necklace is worn close at
the throat OF Is twisted as an ornament In the hair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

A great deal is now being said about the hygienie
value OF singing and the physica gain OF training
childs voice early even though ne show no special
aptitude for singing writer on this subject instances
the vigorous health Of the nuns who take very little
exercise and shut up within doors most Of the time,
but who seem TO gain fIom their continual singing
an equivalent for the outdoor exercise they
denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05

a. NJ. W." OF Otisco. Ind, writes I" What is meant
BY crayfsh butter II is new article 10 y cray
fish is a nondescript animal here that lives in the
ground and pushes it up" \ crayhsh, singular as 10
may seem to the writer, is simply a ireSh-water
lobster II lives chiefly I'm brooks and streams. There
is Kind on the Western praires that digs underground
10 find water and II is probably this kind the writer
has seen full grown crayhsh, or crlwish, is about
three inches long. The variety sold in NewYOrk
markets and which brings rs Ss a hundred.
from brooks. large quantities brought from
Milwaukee, Wis. and from Troy, y. Y. Not only is
butter made from their eggs in the same way that
butter is prepared from lobster coral. but most de-
lcious bsque Of cIawhsh is prepared from them, and
they are frequently used decoration of dishes by
fashionable chefs.
The times., 1891-06-19
NotIce oT Drain Letting.

Notice is hereby given that /. Joseph ii. Gil
lett, Drain Commissioner OF the Township of
Bennington, County of Shiawassee, State of
Michigan, will, on the 9th day of June, on Sat
urday A. d. 1891, at the residence of VIM. Mere
dith, in said Township OF Bennington, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon of that day, proceed to
receive bids for the clearing out of certain
drain known and designated as 'The Meredith
Drain" located and established in the said
Township OF Bennington, and described as fol
lows, to-wit
Commencing at point 273 rods north and
10 1925 rods west of the south quarter post of
section six (6) in said Township of Bennington
on lands formerly owned by G.. l.. Comstock,
now by Mrs. Edwin Miller. There is AZ 1925
rods OF this drain on No. on section g. Il. G. N.
II. E. formerly @. l.. Comstock now Mrs
Edwin Miller owner. There is IL 1925 rods of
this drain on east Il of No. on section g. +. g.
N r. E., Allen Rood owner There is 105 7.25
rods of this drain on No. on section q, Il, 6, N.
r. 2 E. Mrs. N. Vogler, owner. There is 80 S-25
rods of this drain on No. 8, on section g. T. 6, N.
r. e., +. Schknecht owner. There is 81 1925
rods of this drain on No. 3, section 5, T. 6, N.
X. 2 E., William Meredith, owner. The whole
length of this drain is 1923 rods, surveyed and
leveed May 18th, 1901 by II. G. Main, surveyor.
The survey stakes are set rods apart and num-
bered 1, 2 and 3, etc. The said Meredith Drain
is to be cleaned out two (2) feet wide across the
bottom and one Q) foot slope to one QD foot rise
and the dirt Is to be thrown two (2) feet from
the outer edge OF sides of said drain and 1t is to
be dug out the depth according to the survey
now marked on the hub stakes. The said job Is
to be let in sections OF forty 40) rods each COM
mencng at the outlet. The section at the out
let of the drain will be let first, and the remain
ing sections in their order up stream, in accord
ance with the diagram now on file with the other
papers pertaining to said drain, in the office OF
the Township Clerk, to which reference may be
had by all parties interested, and bids will be
made and received accordingly. Contracts will
be made with the lowest responsible bidder
giving adequate security for the performance of
the work. in a sum then and there to be fixed by
me, reserving to myself the right to reject any
and all bids. The date for the completion OF
such contract, and the terms of payment there
for, shall be announced at the time and place OF
letting.
Notice is further hereby given, that at the
time and place of said letting, or at such other
time and place thereafter to which 1, the Drain
Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same,
the assessment for benefits and the lands com
prised within the Meredith Drain Special AS
sessment District" will be subject to review.
Dated this 10th day of June, 1891. .... ... t-
JOSEPH III. GILLETT,
Drain Commissioner.
The times., 1891-06-19
Wool.

The Michigan Farmer devotes consider
able space to the consideration OF the dis
elimination against Michigan wool, which
takes several cents Off of each pound OF wool
in this state The remedy is the most i'm
portant matter however and is given below:
''rhere is no doubt the manner in which
fleeces are now put up in this state is in
herently vicious. First the wool should be
well grown-that is, the flock well fed and
sheltered from storm. Pains should be
taken to keep the fleeces free from chaff,
hay seed, or anything of that nature. There
is no machinery which will take out such
stuff from fleece, and it has either to be
picked out by hand, costly process, or the
wool used in coarse fabrics where 1t will not
show. Feed racks should be so arranged as
to keep the sheep clear from chaff and seeds
and the hay placed i'm tile racks before the
sheep are allowed to go TO them.
If sheep are washed, which is entirely
wrong, we believe, and frequent means of
deception, they should be sheared as early
as possible afterwards, and kept in clean
yards or on good pastures until they are
sheared. If well washed there should be-
few, IL any, sweat-l0cks or dirty tags; but If
there are any, they should be separated
from the fleece and sold by themselves. The
twine should be hard twisted, light, and less
of 1t put around the fleece than is usual.
Some dealers say only two strands should
be used one way of the fleece and one the
other. We doubt if fleece can be kept in
shape, and handled to advantage, If two
strands each way are not used. Soft, UNI
twisted binding twine is Objectionable.
But we feel certain that it is best to avoid
washing, and thus be able to shear five or
six weeks earlier. If the sheep have clean,
comfortable quarters, and are sheared be-
fore warm weather, the fleece is naturally
cleaner, more lively, and the fibre stronger
and more even. If such fleeces are done up
without sweat-lOcks or tags or other foul
stuff, free from chaff and seeds, and with
good twne only in sufficient amount to hold
them together while being shipped, we feel
satisfied that 1t would place Michigan woods
in much better position than they now
occupy in the wool trade. And we fully
believe that wool-growers would be very
glad of any change which would enable
them to sell their clip on its merits. But
they must be paid for good merchantable
wool, just as the manufacturer must be paid
for good goods. Practically, the interests
of the wool grower and the manufacturer
are identical in this matter when we get to
the bottom of the business"
The times., 1891-06-19
Coruuua.

Charlie Obert, of Detroit, has been visiting
his old friends here. He returned to his work
Saturday, after a weeks vacation.
The old Agnew building is now out of the way
the digging of the cellar will probably be COM
menced next week. If the other two old frame
buildings were out of the way, we would then
have brick block.
A young man named Charlie Clark of Vernon,
was landed with the sheriff, for going through a
money drawer at that place. He will probably
be bound over to Circuit Court.
The Baptist tea, held at the paronage, was
well attended considering the weather; every
one reported ample provisions.
We are to have q new store in town, as they
have been putting the fixtures in for the last
few days.
Our streets were well lined with teams last
Saturday. and our business men report business
as good
The young man who was expelled from school
about three weeks before graduating, has been
been reinstated by the school board.
A. l.. Chandler was at Flint all last week, on
seven dollar case. He was the defendant and
won the case.
The invitations are out for the alumni, and
are very finely gotten up. The alumni has
made great preparations for good time.
Deputy Sheriff Trumble returned Saturday
from Big Rapids. with wife.deserter. The
prisoner gave bonds to support his wife and was
released. He could not fool Trumble if he was
little sharp
We are not going to celebrate the 4th by the
looks OF things at the present time. Corunna
has celebrated for q number of years and will
probably rest this year and let some other city
sh DOT.
The city council talk of bonding the city for
$4,000 for an electric light plant The inde
pendence of some in this town have always kept
It down to its present point. The light we get
from the city of Owosso is good enough for us
Invest in something better as water works fol
instance.
The times., 1891-06-19
Easton.

Lucius Underwood has contracted to carry
the mail from Easton to Owosso, via. West
Haven for the next four years daily, commenc-
ing July 1st.
Mrs Post has returned from her visit to st.
Clair. f.-
Most OF the Easton Disciple people were in
attendance at the convention of that denomina.
tion held in Henderson, from Friday to Sunday
inclusive. They report very successful and
and enjoyable program.
Miss Flora Stewart has gone to Oakley for
the summer.
Misses Nellie Stewart and Cora Farley are
doing very successful and rushing business in
the dress making line.
Schools having closed the past two weeks on
account OF illness, was reopened Monday.
Mr.. ID. Half, of Kansas City, is expected to be
in town within few days.
Mr.. N. Getson, of Chesaning was in town on
Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Fuller, of Corunna, spent Sunday in
town. t.l
The times., 1891-06-19
Hynaenesl.

Chas. McAuliff Jr. and Miss Eta Keenan,
both of Owosso, were united In the holy
bonds of matrimony Monday morning, June
Is, 1891, at the r. G. church by the Rev.
FIR. Doman. r. K. Mclaughlin, of Chicago,
acted as groom's best man and Miss Minnie
McAulff, sister Of the groom as bridesmaid.
After the ceremony the merry company re-
paired to the heme of the bride and partook
of sumptuous repast. Among the many
valuable and useful ulpresents received were
a beautiful clock and hanging lamp from
Mr.. McAulitf's X. r. friends The happy
couple amid showers of rice boarded the
morning train for the east where they will
spend about two weeks visiting places of
importance, after which they will he at
home to their many friends ut III State st.
Mr.. McAuliff Is one of West Owosso's most
promising young men, Is an employee of the
old reliable d., G.. Ii. &. M. and highly
respected member OF the B. of T. Miss
Keenan, Is q young lady who. Is beloved by
all who know her and was a member and
wears The ring Of the high school class of
1891. A long, prosperous and very happy
life Is the sincere wish Of their many
friends.
The times., 1891-06-19

Joel Leavett and daughter, Helen, are
visiting relatives in Iowa.
H.. l.. Miller Is spending a few days with
his brother, in Branch County.
Isaac Banghart and wife have returned
from their visit at Mrs. Bangharts parents,
near Petoskey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Main are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Killian.
w. Green and NJ. Mitchell are home from
Otsego Lake. tse
Mr.. Underwood, of Williamson, is visit
ing at Mr.. G. j. Austin's.
Gipsies encamped on the corners, north Of
Garland, the first of the week..
The young people will organize Christian
endeavor society at the church Sunday
evening. They extend cordial invitation
to all. MINEIIAHA.
The times., 1891-06-19
Masonic Festival.

Each Masonic blue lodge in the state has
been ordered to hold aSt. Johns festival.
In compliance with the above order the
Owosso lodge, No. 81, f. and A. NJ, will
give festival at Masonic hall, on Tuesday
evening next, June 90. Strawberries and
ice cream will be served A literary and
musical program has also been prepared.
Proceeds are for the benefit of the Masonic
Home at Grand Rapids. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all to attend and partici-
pate in the enjoyment of the evening.
The times., 1891-06-19
Vernon.

George Clark and wife visited in Detroit this
week.
summer vacation.
Mr.. II. Holmden is again seen in our streets
after being confined 10 the house for several
weeks.
Mrs. j. covart, of Milford is visiting old friends
here.
Charlie Garrison is home.
Old Mrs Davis is quite sick.
DIR. Holley is again able TO be around.
Children's Day was observed at the Congre
gational and Methodist Churches with filed
houses.
Ward Bryant, of Detroit, visited here this
week.
Ernest Scranton Is home from Tennessee
where he has been clerldng for an uncle.