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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, } :
COUNTY OF SuIAWASSEE.


At a session of the Probate Court for the
county of Shiawassee, holden NJ the Probate
office In the city OF Corunna, on the Both day of
March, In the year one thousand, eight hundred
and ninety-three.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Samuel Schmid de.
ceased. On reading and filing the petition duly
verified, OF Charles ID. Stewart, praying that "a
certain instrument now on file In this court, pur.
porting to be the last will and testament of de.
ceased may be admitted To probate.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday. the LIST
day OF May next at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petit
ton and that the heirs mt 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 in 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 copy OF this order
to be published in THE TIMES, u newspaper
printed and circulated in said county of Shia-
wassee, for three successive weeks previous TO
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE f KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Teachers Examination.

The dates of examinations for teachers certi-
ncates for the ensuing year will be as follows:
Special Examination. April %, 1898.
Regular Examination, August Sd 1893.
The studies required for third grade certin-
Gates are Arithmetic, Grammar, Civil Govern
ment, U. S. History, Physiology, Orthography,
Reading, Penmanship, Geography and Theory
and Art of Teaching. For second grade, in adj
dition to third grade branches, Algebra and Nat
ural Philosophy are required. For first grade
the requirements are second grade branches and
Botany Geometry and General History. No
applicant can be excused from any branch, and
on failure in one branch the applicant will be
required to rewrite in all in which the standing
was below 30 per cent. For second grade the
applicant must have taught successfully six
months, and for first grade one year. The
standing required for third grade is an average
of Is per cent, with not less than 10 in Arithme.
tic, Grammar aud photography For second
grade an average is required OF s5 per cent in
Arithmetic, Grammar and Algebra For first
grade the average required is 80 with not less
than 80 in Arithmetic Grammar, Algebra and
Geometry. All examinations will be held at Co.
runna.
d. G. COOPER, Owosso,
II. KIRKE WHITE, Owosso,
HUDSON SHELDON, Corunna,
Commissioners.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

STATE OF GO
COUNTY OF SHIAwASSEE. 800
At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, holden at the Probate
ONCE, in the City of Corunna on Monday, the
goth day of March, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety.three.
Present, Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Charles d.
Johnson deceased. On reading and filing the
petition, duly verified, of Eunice l.. Johnson as
administrative of said estate praying for license
to sell the real estate of said deceased for the
purpose of paying debts as in the petition set
forth.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the
18th day of April next ut 10 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 Mt q session of said Court
then to be holden at the Probate ONCE, 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 copy of
this order to be published in THE TIMES, q
newspaper printed and circulated In said Coun-
ty OF Shiawassee for three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY KATHERINE f. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
"a true copy)
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

COUNTY OF SHIAwAsSEE I 90
At q session of the Probate Court for said
County, held at the Probate office, in the Cityof
Corunna on Tuesday the 18th day of March,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and nroty-three.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas B.
Arnold, deceased. Susan Arnold as admin
istratrx of said estate, comes into court and
represents that she is now prepared to render
final account as such administrators.
Thereupon it Is ordered, that Monday, the
18th day of April next, ut ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the examining and
allowing of such account, and that the heirs at
law OF said deceased and all otherpersons inter-
ested in said estate, are required to appear at q
session of said Court, then to be holden in the
Probate office, in the City of Corunna and show
cause, IL any there be, why the said account
should not be allowed. And it is further ordered
that said ADMINISTRATIVE give notice to the per-
sons interested in said estate of the tendency
of said account and the hearing thereof, by
causing copy of this order to be published in
THE TIMES newspaper printed and circulated
in said County, for three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH'
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE T.. KELSEY,
Probate Register
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, ! .
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE, .

1OONIN Of ShlANASSEE, \
At a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, holden NJ the Probate
ONCE, in the City OF Corunna. on Saturday, the
25th day OF March, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-three.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William F.
Gardner deceased. On reading and filing the
petition, duly verified, of Mary A. Gardner,
praying that admins tration OF said estate be
granted TO petitioner, or 10 some other suitable
person.
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the oath
day of April next, at 10 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 ut 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 it is gurther 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, u newspaper
printed and circulated in said County of Shia-
wassee for three successive weeks previous to
said day Of hearing. MATTHEW BUSH,
"a true copyD Judge of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
COMMON COUNCIL.

AT the regular meeting Wednesday
evening April 5, President Robbins pre-
sided with full board in attendance.
A petition was presented from j. M.
Beckwith asking that his messenger boys
have the privilege of using bicycles on
the sidewalks during muddy roads re-
ferred to proper committee.
Accounts were presented and allowed
amounting to $l,0l4.26: of this amount
$157 .43 were water works bills.
The monthly report from the Secretary
of the Water Board was presented ac-
cepted and ordered printed.
The Street Commissioners report for
the two weeks ending April l. was pre-
sented and accepted total amount eX-
pended for labor and material $33.63.
A special committee consisting of Aid.
Lamfrom, J. Frieseke and Parker was
appointed 20 settle with the City Treas
urer.
A resolution was presented and passed
instructing the City Attorney to take
proper action to annul the franchise of
the Owosso and Corunna Street Rail
way Company.
A committee from the Business Mems
Association made some remarks in re-
gard to granting bonus of $4,000 to Mr..
Fox for a furniture factory. Mr.. Fox
stated that Is men would be employed
the year around and probably more.
On motion a special committee of five,
three from the council and two citizens,
was appointed, consisting of Aid. II.
Frieseke, Lamfrom and tartshorn, and
G. 5. Williams and G.. Il. Lyon to confer
with Mr.. Fox.
Some discussion was had whether it
would be advisable to purchase a single
horse or team for the fire department.
On motion the matter was referred to the
fire department committee.
Adjourned.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Real Estate Transfers.
LAING SRuRG

LANG sBURG
w. j. Armitage to j. w. Powell, lot 3
blk 8, S25'.
BENNINGTON.
J. McGoth to E. Buck, W Of e ] of sw
/, $4,000
PERRY
G. H. Calki, to S. A. Hall, lot s blk g.,
c. Ii. C's add, 500.
In. Strachan to Fl. r.. Colby, lot blk
6, A. w. C's add, $50.
owOSsO CITY.
w. ii. Mason to w. & f. Moss, pit lot
10 blk A, NJ. A. Chipman's add, $1,000.
A. V. Johnson to g. A. Sanderson, lot
sc and others blk II, Johnsons add, 800.
M. A. Rowley to Jesse Clark, lot blk
/, $1,000.
d. r. Salisbury to L b. Tubbs, pit lot
blk 3, A. l.. WIS add, $25.
NEW LoTHRoP.
w. l.. Jacobs ct al to +. NJ. Burpee,
lots and 8 blk 5, $275.
BANCROFT.
+. Dyer to A. d. Sabin, lots Is and Il,
Philips sub div, $1,000
J. Driscoll to S. b. Kent, lot . blk 6,
$500.
w. Il. suit on to A. A. Rowery, pit lots
| & ok TO- $3.50.
G. A. Simoos)n to Il. l.. Stevens m, lot
IL blk II, $500.
A. Herrick to j. A. Thomas, lots ., 8,
4, blk 4, Parker's add, 1925.
S. B. Kent to Conrad Frye, lot 3 blk 8,
5000.
MlDDLEBURY.
B. A. Spaulding ct al to j. Van Slyke,
pit sec p, 500.
IAZELT IN.
l. Carpenter to d. Beattie, 20 a on sec
10 5000.
j. Nj Bosard to y. Bsdtli., so a on sec
IS, $1,000.
RUSH.
p J. Dean ct al to A. l.. Bare, pit sec II
S575
VERNON.
l.. Bontle to p. Lewis, 100 on sec Is,
5000
W. r. Cowles to IL. Alchin, IA on
sec Is, $500.
Woodruff.
w. L. Aiken to q. w. Mo RICE, .34 a
on sec 10, $1,000
w. f. Aiken to II. d. Carlton, 234 a
on sec Is, $1,000.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

a gentleman in Battle Creek, asking
what this city would give toward the es-
Enlistment of a tag factory here the
concern would employ about 20 hands,
Referred to Ways and Means committee.
A resolution was presented and passed
instructing the finance committee TO ne
gotiate for loan of 81 600 for period of
thirty days.
Adjourned.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SUIAWASSEE.

COUNTY OF SHIAwASSEE. 80
In the matter of the estate of John X Lief.
fingwel, minor.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance and
by virtue of an order granted to the undersigned,
as guardian of the estate of said minor by the
Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate in and
for said county, on the 3rd day of April, A. u.
1893, there will be sold at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, at the front door of the court
house in the City of Corunna, in said county on
Tuesday, the 3lst day of May A. D., 1893, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said dnv subject to
widows right of dover, all the rig, it.iJ. and
interest of said minor, in and 10 the Following
described lands and premises, stu .tc,, "A the
Township of Bennington, County of Shiawassee,
State of Michigan, to wit: The south east quar-
ter (4) of section eleven UD except fifty-five
and 1900 acres Off of the south side thereof.
Also fifty acres off of the west side of northeast
quarter (4) of said section eleven.
Dated April 3rd A. D.. 1893.
FREEMAN N. WAUGH,
Guardian of the Estate of said Minor.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

Any sudden change in the condition of
the atmosphere is certain to bring its har
vests of coughs and colds, These If suffered
to run on, are likely to terminate in con-
sumption but they may be readily cured by
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
''Was that special friend you greetad SO
cordially"
mo, he's only an acquaintance that
borrowed $50 FROM"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
A Surprise TO All.

After using Mothers Friend" two
months was so speedily and easily relieved
that il was q surprise to those attending me.
'Mother's Friend" undoubtedly lessons the
pains, shortens the time and restores the
mother speedily to health. Will recon-
mend it to expectant mothers, and advise
them TO use it. Mrs. JAR, Muncie, Ind.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Order OF Publication.

STATE OF MICHIGAN.
In the Circuit Court for the county of Shia-
wassee, in Chancery
John b. Dalxin, deceased
BY Biron WiXon, Charles
w. Beardsley and Har
riet Daktn adminStra-
tors with the will an SeVeltl ia llcill
neXed of said deceased, fCir,uit,
Compliments. II Clllte:J
VS..
George c. Harris and Mary
Il. Harris,
Defendants.
Suit pending in the circuit court for the Coun-
~ of Shiawassee in Chancery, at Comma on
the 9th day of April, A. D., 1893.
In this cause 1t appearing from affidavit on
file, that the defendant, George G. Harris, is
not q resident of this state, but resides in the
State of Washington, on motion of Q. A. Smith,
complainant's solicitor, ii is ordered that the
said defendant, George G.. Harris, cause his APP
pearance TO be entered herein within four
months from the date OF this order and in case
of his appearance that he cause his answer to
the complainant's bill of complaint to be filed
and q copy thereof to be served on said com
plainantS solicitor, within twenty days after
service on him OF copy OF said bill, and notice
of this order: and that in default thereof, said
bill be taken as confessed by the said non
resident defendant.
And it is further ordered that within twenty
DAYS the said complainant cause - notice of this
order, to be published in THE TINES q news
paper printed published and circulating in said
county, and that such publication be continued
there at least once in each week, for six weeks
in succession, or that they cause u COPY of this
dent defendant, at least twenty days before the
time above prescribed for his appearance.
FRANK +. BUMPS,
Circuit Court Commissioner in and for Shia
wassee county, Mich.
@. A. SMITH,
ca true copy Compartments Solicitor.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

'ls it true that leighton run Though
with the fortune his uncle lett him in two
or three mOnths?"
''Yes he had the plumbers in three times
in one week"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Sufferers from plies

Should know that the Pyramid Pile Cure
will promptly and eifectually remove
every trace of them. Any druggist will
get it for you.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Z. F. DUDLEY.
Commissioners Notice.

commissioners NOtlCe.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas Eaton
Deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate in
and for the County of Shiawassee, State of
Michigan, Commissioners to receive examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against said estate, do hereby give
notice that we will meet at the store of c.
IL. Frain, in the village of Laingsburg, in
said county, on Monday, the 10th day OF April
o'clock in the forenoon of each of said DAYS.
for the purpose of receiving and adjusting
all claims against said estate, and that six
months from the 3rd day of January, 1893 are
allowed to creditors to present their claims to
said commissioners for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated the 3rd day of January, A. ID. 1893.
j. G.. VERT,
A. Q. FULLER
ID. ALLER.
Commissioners
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

TUFTS PILLS effective in results.
Madge-I do SO love Paderewski's play
ing. /
Helen-I thought you just detested music.
do, dear; it's the lovely gowns and bon
nets one always sees when he plays
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

STATE OF MICHIGAN.
In the Circuit Court for the county of Shia-
wassee, in Chancery.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

Seveltl ia licill
Circuit.
II C1Iltn.J.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14

LANG SBURG
w. J. Armitage to j. w. Powell, lot 3
blk 8, S25'.
BENNINGTON.
J. McGoth to E. Buck, W : Of e J ofsw
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-04-14
Pc 7 A 7 OES !

Farmers intending to raise
potatoes for this coming fall
market and who are looking
for the best prices, must plant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
49,, canuI industry.

The 'C-.alr" industry of Norfolk is
unique. I-c-e is little city in Virginia
that has LelOme the greatest distribut-
ing center O.. peanuts III the world. a
peanut l. =. -etty snlil item, but an an
nu@l crop u something like 5000. 900
bushels, worth millions Of dollars,
makes q pretty big item.
The demand for COOLERS has doubled
within the last five YEARS. and the sup
ply does not Yet I'll the growing demand
Few people know the curious uses to
which the s0Ober has been put in trade
quite Of lite years. No other single
plant raised - this country Is used in so
many different ways. The Chinese say
the cocoa--t palm las as many useful
properties a. there are days in the year.
The gooDer Is not 81 universal as that,
but Il has - many valuable qualities as
there are days IN the week. The solid
part Of the nut is peculiarly nutritive
and supplies fruit and food for many a
family. The vines make fine fodder,
some say as good as clover hay, while
hogs fat,en ON what 5 left in the fields
after the crop has been gathered.-New
York Independent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
: Wedding Bells.

Last evening al ) o'clock James
Maroney. the c., x. |. IL p. engineer,
and Miss Annie MIrrin were married
at St. Joseph's church. The couple
are well known here. having been
raised in Rock Island. Mr.. Maroney
is held in the highest esteem by his
employers, and is one OF the young
est engineers on the Rock Island
road. Mrs. Maroney is one of Rock
Islands fairest daughters. and has
for a number of years been employed
in the office of the Sechler Carriage
works in Moline. After the cere-
mony at the church, the couple were
driven to the brides home, 20l6
Third avenue, where a sumptuous
repast was served.
The happy couple were the recip-
tents of many handsome presents,
and left last evening for a visit at
the fair. THE ARGUS joins with 9TH
er friends in wishing Mr.. and Mrs
Maroney success and JOY in their
new life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
Crops Saved by Frost Torches.

As fine display Of fireworks as could
be desired mig. nave len witnessed
after midnight the other morning in the
mountainous farm lands covering the
northern portion of Saratoga county, y.
Y. Frost comes early Whereabouts, and
three years out of FIVE damages or de-
stroys the corn and buckwheat
a Swedish farmer On Hadley hill sug-
gested the Use of frost torches" in time
Of danger. and explained that Scandi-
navian agriculturistsl made them Of petro-
leum soaked peat. Peat Is not handy
III the locality Of HALEY hill, but pine
Is plentiful, so in ode times during the
summer a number Of farmers cut stakes
? inches in diameter and ) feet long
and provided themsel res with kerosene
At o'clock the other evening the
thermometer fell to 80 degrees. and the
experimenters put their stakes to soak.
AT midnight they set them up. 80 to the
acre, in the buckwheat fields, and by
a. II. had them blaz NC and smoking.
Every man who tried the plan saved his
crop. On other farms, where nothing
was done, the probable yield is reduced
at least two-thlrds. The frost torches
cost in all a half cent each.-New York
SIM
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03

arranging most agreeable surprise
for him. Mr.. Marquis was at Sterl-
ing Sunday. and in his absence. the
invitation was delivered from the
Broadway pulpi Sunday that the
congregation would be welcome at
the parsonage next night. On Mr..
Marquis return home yesterday, he
found an unusual amount of parish
visitation to do. and when he arrived
home last night he found most of his
congregation there to receive him.
A most enjoyable occasion it proved
to be for all. and he pastor pronoun-
ces it the haPpiesr birthday he ever
had q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
\ Slick sam aritan.

\ landlord in Orchard street was eject
ing female tenant for nonpayment of
rent when a passerby inquired tine cause
of the trouble, and beng told said that
he would not see a woman turned out of
her home and that he would pay the
rent. He handed 500 to the landlord,
who took four months rent out of it and
gave the balance ($52) pack to the good
Samaritan and receipt to the woman.
The man then went away, and the land
lord few minutes later discovered that
he had been swindled, as the 800 bill
was a counterfeit.-NewY York Letter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
An Ascending NIetenr.

Professor Won Nissl has been investi-
eating the path of the meteor that APP
peared July :, 1892, and was seen both
in Austria and Italy. The result of this
computation has shown that undoubt-
edly the path Of the Il eteor at the latter
end of its course was directed upward.
The length Of its path measured LILO
kllometers from its 1t Arrest approach to
the earth surface tGs kiIometers above
the surface) to the point where it disap-
peared which was at a height of 15S
kilometers. This is about the first time
that thepath Of a rising meteor has been
so accurately investigit ed-Nature.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
Shot Himself.

A telephone message came to Cor
oner Halves this afternoon notifying
him OF a suicide at Andalusia, man
named Snyder ending his existence
by means of revolver. Details are
not obtainable. Deputy Coroner Eek
hart went down TO mold the inquest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
The curriers' show window.

A considerable item of expense to
every ambitious new furrier is the
cost of mounting the stuffed fur bear
ing animals that usually occupy the
furrier's show windows and are his
most effective signs. The skins thus
exhibited sometimes cost thousands Of
dollars and those that are exposed to
the weather must be frequently re-
placed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03

The Hessian fly is so called because
1t was supposed to have been brought
from Germany during the revolution
airy war in wheat imported for the
use of the Hessian mercenaries in the
British army. 1t has travelled west al
the rate of fifteen or twenty miles a
year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03

In view of what Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done for others, S it not reason
able to believe that it will also be of
benefit to YOU?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-03
acknowledgements boundary.

Professor George Davidson, head Of
the coast survey ON the Pacific coast, is
working with party IF scientists near
Carson City, New, making observations
to determine the disputed boundary be-
tween California and Nevada. The task
will take two years and perhaps longer.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-08-17
Electric Light Rates.

Your committee represents that
there is gross inequality in the charge
made for Electric Light by the town of
Audubon, with respect to charge made
for Meter and per lamp.
You rcommittee therefor recommend
that the rates for Electric Light from
and after Sept. lst, 1893, be fixed as fol-
lows.
Meter rates, cent per hour.
Dwellings, 30 cents per lamp for all
drops or lamps.
Mercantile houses, S1.O0 for the LIST
lamp and 70 cents for each and every
drop or lamp after the first.
That all Mercantile establishments
are urged to put in a Meter by Sept. 1,
1893.
j. Nj MCKARAHAN,
j. "A. NASH,
Committee.
Above recommendation approved
and adopted by the council at the regu-
lar session, August Z, 1868.
ID. l.. FREEMAN,
Recorder,