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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-14
Prince POmink.

by Rider Haggard in the land of che
ostrich, I stepped about rather gingerly.
The birds were big and scraggy, with
necks that would have rejoiced the
heart Of a boarding house keeper, and
wings dittO-they were so scraggy ana
tough. They are horribly tame, and
tried to lunch off our pocketbooks, and
l regretted not taking a handful of re-
freshing single nails along. Their
feathers are draggy, and did not com
pare at all with those seen in the mil
liners window, so I concluded that
again nature was superior to art. The
native Kaffir is more of curiosity than
the birds, except that one realizes on
seeing their formidable. proportions how
easy it would be for that powerful foot
to cast a blow that would break q
mans neck, Their eyes, as they come
up close to you, twinkle with curiosity
and a shrewd intelligence which is not
carried out in their behavior, they hay
ing the least sense of anything in nat
ural history. AS to the eggs, they are
large; but what what would you ex-
pect-hummingbirds? -s..,. :.. f.
The EsquimauX are not in it with
the rest Of the exposition. They
skipped out one day and set up a pri-
vate museum Of their own. Little Co.
lu4nbia Isabella, the first baby born at
the worlds fair, is sturdy yollngling
now, and did not die, as has been mis-
represented. I was much, taken with
little Prince Pomiuk, who went and
put on his Greenland-icy mountain suit
and let me take his picture, which
pleased him very much. The reindeer
and sledge dogs are in rather a dilapi-
dated. state, but the village. is well
worth seeing, if only that one-half of
the world may learn something about
the way in which the other half lives.
1t is at the Fifty-seventh street en-
trance to the grounds. Those who have
seen these people in their own native
country will notice few discrepancies
in their mode of living here, especially
when they are seen by the electric
light. I am sure they will be as glad
to get back to their frozen peaks, their
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-14

"Come in and See the Ostrich"
soft strains Of a lutte or violin, played
by practiced hand It will cost YOU
quarter to be admitted, and once in
the streets of old Vienna YOU are ex-
pected to contribute your quota to the
expenses, according to writer in De-
trolt Free Press. It is a feast to the
eyes with it's ancient architecture OF
fifteenth century civilization, and the
ear is gratified by the soft strains
OF music, but you must sit down at one
of the garden tables and order some
thing to eat and drink. I only ordered
| coffee for my delectation, and while 1
waited for it a couple came in, and the
man, who looked like Bismarck, order
ed beer. When it came the woman
ordered the waiter to change it for COT
fee. This he would not do, and she in
dignantly took the glass and poured the
contents out of a side window. With
that Mr.. Bismarck rose, leaving his
meal untouched, and walked away.
She ate her lunch quietly and without
any hurry and followed him, and later
saw them walking about am!cably
arm in arm.
This village is essentially foreign,
and it is hard to imagine more bril-
liant and fascinating spectacle than it
is when Illuminated at night Indeed,
the whole Midway is like fairyland.
was there on one evening last week
when all the natives were running up
and down as happy as children. The
Indians got into a scrap and the police
had to gather them in, but that only
added to the general hilarity. The
South Sea Islanders, with very scanty
costumes and much paint and tatooing,
paraded r. around shouting at the top
of their voices. The fireworks brought
out the peculiar architecture Of the
buildings in weird and fantastic shapes,
and the slowly revolving Ferris wheel
was, with it's electric lights, a dazzling
sight as it carried it's crowded cars
around. There was never anything
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-14
BERIAH WILKINS IN LUCK.
He Backed Il Horse Called by His
Wife's Name and Won Handsome

He Backed n Horse Called by His
Wife's Name and Won Handsome
1y.
Beriah Wilkins tells Kate Fields
Washington Of curious run Of luck
which once attended him at the races
The story embodies a pretty little bit
Of sentiment in connection with the
name of the horse he backed-an ami
mai he had never seen and VIII )se mer
it's were altogether unknown to fame.
On his arrival at the track Mr.. Wilkins
was met by a friend who, in the course
of conversation, mentioned that he had
just wagered on an unknown horse
because it was called by his wife's
name-Emma. ''That's my wife's
name," said Mr.. Wilkins. Il will double
your bet, land the two, laughing over
the affair, walked off arm in arm across
the quarter stretch. On their way they
were accOsted by q third friend, who
inquiring the cause of their jollity, was
told, the reason. BY a singular coinci-
dence the name Of the friends wife was
the same, and he at once joined in the
scheme to bet on the horse. which up
to that time not one Of the three men
had ever heard of. When the race
opened, bets on the unknown had been
placed to the fullest limit, and the two
stood together watching with GREATNESS
interest the fate of their romantic ven
ure. AS the horses neared the judges
stand there was general CRY of as
tonishment, for a neck ahead of all
the favorites,, Il perfectly unknown
horse, Emma" dashed in the winner
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-14
Schools ana Libraries.

The connection between the public
library and the public school should be
extended and utilized to the greatest ex-
tent possible. During term time pu-
pills read books under the direction Of
their teachers, upon history, geography,
science and literature. This use of the
library should be encouraged during
vacation time. The pupils who read
books that have a place in literat.:re
during the leisure hours of the long va
cation derive true enjoyment from the
pure well Of English undefiled'' and
cultivates a refined taste that renders
it impossible for him to relish cheap,
fashy, l0W-grade books and periodicals.
with which the country is flooded.
Keep pupils in touch with interesting
books through the public library and
thus cultivate an appreciation Of liter
ature that is pure and eleyating The
public library can do no better work
than this In supplementing the work
Of the public schools. Boston Traveller.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-09-14

ice-cold whale blubber and tallow lux
uries, as that other Esquimau who tried
to live in Boston, and cold as it is in
that classic town, pinned for his native
icebergs, and died for joy when the
yess6 upon which he sailed sighted one.
By. the way, the first European ever
born in America was an Esquimau.
1t did not live long, and the story Of it's
life and death is most pathetic one
These people are. as fond OF their home
as tie Swiss mountaiL.er is Of his
chalet and, stolid as they look, the tears
will come over their broad checks when
they get one Of their periodical fits Of
homesickness. Es8S
In turning corner OF the Mid
way plaisance the other day. /
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Shaftsburg.

Prof. Watkins is rejoicing over the ar
rival of little daughter-A little stranger
called at Geo. Shafts last Monday. They
opened their hearts and home and took her
IN. She weighs 10A pounds-Dr. Bar
tow is located in his new home-Madame
rumor says our grist mill will run only this
week when miller Bradley will go back to
williamson and take charge of the work in
the new mill there. We think it's too bad
that the Williamson people can't let some
one else have Mr.. Bradley. for while as
they have had him for years. Mr.. Bradley
is first-class miller and we are sorry to
have him leave us-JOhn Hancock has
the frame up for new barn-The Jason
Bros. have the brick on the ground for
their new store. They have had the frame
up and the roof on for some time. Now as
the season is getting late they will push the
work right along-The game of base ball
played here Saturday between the Old
Woodruff Fearless nine and the Shaftsburg
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Henderson.

Miss Minnie Harshbarger is home from
Cadillac during the scarlet fever scourge
that has caused the closing of the public
schools-Mrs. NJ. E. Calkins, of Toledo,
Ohio, is spending week with Mr.. and
Mrs. =. ii. Peters-Wm. Roper and
wife, of Gaines, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Myron Bignall. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roper were recently married at Gaines
w. IL. Pitts, veterinary surgeon, and Frank
Van Curen, our shoemaker, left Monday
morning for St. Charles. They had look
of determination that forebade no good to
the finny trbe-Mrs. Parks, of Lapeer, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Henderson
Elder Randall came over from Easton
to be present at the Ladies' Aid Society
Wednesday--O. Gould was in the village,
Wednesday "A number of M. L. minis
tiers met at Rev. w. w. Wills, Monday
The Epworth League will give free en-
tertainment at the M. Z. church, Friday,
Nov. 10. All are inyited-Miss Matte
Longstreet, Miss Thompson and Will Long
street, of Saginaw, stopped day on their
return from Chicago.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Theatre Royal.

Last nights performance at this popular
theatre, scored another triumph for Miss
Lillian Tucker and her clever Company. In
the difficult role of Lady Audley," Miss
fuckers talent appears to good advantage,
Her gowns in the first and second acts are
marvels of beauty. This little lady during
her stay in Quebec has firmly established
her reputation as an actress of rare talent
and great versatility. From the hoydenish
rompng soubrette such as the 'Fanchon
the Cricket" to Lady Audley," the foiled
and desperate woman who is driven insane,
she appears with the same grace and natu-
ralness betokening true mistress of her
profession. The Company throughout is
evenly balanced and composed of ladies and
gentlemen as well as artists. This is one of
the best Companies that has visited Quebec
in many transforming Chronicle Quebec.
Opera House Owosso, one week, coming
Monday Oct. 30th.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27

nine under the old rules of 1870 was largely
attended and resulted in a victory for the
Old Fearless. There was much interest
manifested and the old boys played with as
much hilarity as the younger ones. When
the game was over the captain of the Old
Fearless nine marched from the field with
his hat poised high on his ball club, followed
by the crowd, cheer after cheer awaking the
stiffness of the air-The oyster supper
given by the X. D. 7. M. of this place last
Saturday evening was largely attended and
enjoyed by all present-Mrs. Z. Adds, Of
Lennon visited with DIR. Barlow and family
Monday-Dr. Barlow removed a tumor
from the head Of Mrs. Perkins, of Locke,
last Tuesday. She is reported as getting
along finely.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27

curtains making II very attractive. The
billiard room and the banquet halls. were
used by the ladies of the Episcopal church
to serve supper In end the decorations were
such as only the ladies can prepare. Tables
for four persons with beautiful flowers
were arranged IN unique manner.
AT eight o'clock the guests began to ar
rive and at $3.50 the armory contained
seyenty-fve couples of the young, middle
aged and old people of Owoss0 and fifteen
couples of visitors, the ladies in the most
beautiful and richest costumes in all the
colors of the rainbow, while lhe men as
usual, wore their sweetest smile and their
Spikes" Colonel Wagstaff and Miss Mel
lie Ferguson started the grand march al
9:45 and with ninety couples In line pre-
sented the most glittering and happy scene
In Owosso for many years. The various
grand march movements were completed
and lined up across the hall, fiash-light
picture was taken by George Welte and the
strains of the waltz started the dancing of
the evening. The programme consisted of
twenty members lasting until $3.50 Saturday
morning. The supper served from twelve
until two was served in a perfect manner
and the dishes were dainty and plentiful.
The first quadrille saw the armOry floor
completely covered. the leading couple in
the first four being the Governor and Mrs.
Rich. Among the visitors at the ball were
the Governor and his staff and ladies,
Lieuts., G. nj. Sayles and f. ID. Bucking-
ham, of Flint; Lieuts. S. f. Owen, A. H..
Perrin and o. w. Dehard, of Saginaw;
Lieut.. Joseph Walsh, of Port Huron; r.
Allison and b. Chaplin, of st. Johns, with
ladies.
Owosso may still be little city with large
pretensions but If any city of this size has
done anything like Fridays celebration
someone has failed to report it, 1t was a
happy day and may there be many more
like it.
The.receipts were S244 including the adj
missions to the galleries at IS cents. The
cost is about $500.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Burton Farmers Club.

ELM KNOLL, Oct. 10. '93.
Mrs. Devendorf and Mrs. Randall gave
short talk on the ladies' subject ITO relate
some incident within their experience"
The g6ntemen's subject on "What to do
to prepare for winter" Mr.. Randall, Mr..
Baldwin and Mr.. Woodin each thought
everyone knew best what they had to do.
The club listened to a paper edited by
Miss Myrtle Mason. A vote of thanks was
given her. She will have another paper in
four weeks.
The visitors present were Mr.. and and
Nokes, of Duplain; Mrs. Giles, Mrs. Whites,
Mrs. Lewis Woodn and Mrs. Bailey, of
Owosso.
Gentlemen's subject for next meeting,
''Will there be as great improvements ia the
next thirty years to come, as there have
been in the thirty years past; il so of what
will they consist" Speakers, j. Baldwin,
n. Il. Randall, f. M. Shepard. Mrs. G. T..
Mason, Mrs. Jas. Baldwin and Mrs. r. C.
Shepard will read sketch from their favor
tie author.
The reporter, Miss Clifford, being absent,
Mrs. Thorpe was appointed for four weeks.
Adjourned to meet Nov. 16 with Mr.. and
Mrs. Randall. Mrs. ID. THORPE.
Live Poultry Wanted.
The Boston Poultry Packing Co. will
commence business at the old stand, No.
215 west Exchange street, OwOsso, Oct. 20.
Bring nothing but good stuff no poor stuff
will be received. GIVE your chickens and
turkeys all the corn they can eat until ready
for market Qt will pay in the end). Crops
must be empty when brought to market.
wv s. ID. EMERY.
New homeless pig pork at Hunts.
Best picking vinegar at Hunts.
New raisins and figs at Hunts.
New, extra thick halibut at Hunts.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Shiawassee.

The paper and stock at the paper mill
were sold under an execution on the four
teenth, or rather given away. About four
teen tons of paper sold for two hundred and
nine dollars. Sixty odd tons of stock sold
for fifty dollars, was bought by Mr.. Davis,
of Pittsburg, Pa, one of the paper mill
firm. After getting the paper and stock
for merely nothing he wanted the foreman
to take the betting and other machinery
out of the mill and ship it to him with the
paper, and he would have carried off the
dam if the water had not been so high
Mrs. Hope Lemon resident of our town
was buried Saturday. She leaves three
daughters and three sons to mourn her loss
Mr.. and Mrs. Strauch are visiting
friends in Detroit this week-One of our
enterprising young men has bought house
and lot and has placed furniture in the
house, everything complete for keeping
house, with the exceptions of the bride, but
we think we shall hear of wedding soon
Hiram Spears was at Byron Sunday to
celebrate his fifty-ninth birthday at the
home of his twin sister, Mrs. Myon Carpen-
ter-Mrs. Medd is on the sick list this
week-NIr. and Mrs. Kirkland were at
Byron Sunday few evenings ago
some outside rutians joined in with some oil
our town roughs and commences cutting up
some depredations around town, but after
several shots were fired at them they dis
appeared.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27

Go to Mrs. Geo. Sprinkle's and get one of
those stylshly trimmed hats she is selling
for $500, $3.50 and $500. Wesener Block.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at
the Owoso post Office for the week ending
Oct. 81: w. M. Madrona, j. T. Brown,
Hiram Lepper, John Limbocker, VIM.
O'Conner, E. NJ. Phelps, Gusta Shultz, w.
Ii. Simmons, IL. Spencer, Fred Vosburgh,
Geo. AFFORD, j. j. Bailey, Mrs. Amanda
Bowers, Craude Bertha, DIR. Clement, Frank
Folsom, w. f. French, John Henderson,
Bertha Larbee, (2), Inas Kelly, Mrs. Carrie
Swarthouse, Mrs. Nina Rumberger. Drops:
Thomas Kearns, Clarence Garcia. Bert
Blantern, b. p. Wightman, Ethan " nilney,
August Wendt, q. A. Stetson, Mr.. MckCh-
ney.
Cleveland Park property is just what you
want to retire on, convenient to factories,
city, school and church. Public sale Tues
day, Oct 81.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Byron.

Mrs. j. T. Emmett, of Howell, spent
Sunday in TOWN.. ID. Royce and wife
spent Sunday in OwOsso-Mrs. A. Morse,
of Durand, is visiting at E. Il. Welch's-
j. Smith and wife returned home from
Chicago, Tuesday-F. b. Chambers, of
Durand, was in town Saturday-Mr. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Tubbs and Mrs. S. Chaffee were
at Owosso Saturday-Mrs. VIM. Nc
Donald has been quite sick for the past
week-Rev. G. w. Barnum and Misses
Barnum, Savage, Stephens and Miner, and
Byron Lawrie, we're sent TO Vernon as dele
gates to the Epworth League Convention on
Friday and Saturday last. They report a
very pleasant and profitable tlme-Mar-
vim Drake, the eight year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. +. A. Drake, died at their home
two miles west of this village on Sabbath
morning last. The funeral was held at the
house on Tuesday at two p. m.-Rev.
Oliver of Bancroft, and Rev. Barnum of
this place exchanged pulpits on last Sunday
evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Owosso Markets.
EcrED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.

Fat cattle, sheep and hogs will be taken
In exchange for land purchased at my sale
Tuesday, Oct. 81. JOHN KIEFER.
Engraved calling and wedding cards can
be ordered at this Office.
DO you want to buy 10 acres of land,
suitable for gardening and fruit? Inquire
at thisO flee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27

am "A years of age, have good trade
and some money and want good wife.
Write Owosso, Mich, Box 727.
For the best table butter go to Hunts.
For the tenderest dried beef go to Hunts.
New bulk olives, extra large, at Hunts.
Have you seen the low prices on Ladies'
and Gents gold watches at +. b. HoL-
MANS.
Self-raising buckwheat at Hunts.
Bulk oysters at Hunts.
New sour and sweet spiced pickles at
Hunts.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Dress and Cloak Making.

Mrs. Susie Roemer and Miss Nettie Bow
man are prepared to do dress and cloak
making at 1872 East Comstock ST. First
class work guaranteed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Worlds Fair will Soon be Over.

The Michigan Central Il. r. will sell
tickets at one fare $3.50, children 5 years of
age and under ~ years 1895, Owosso to
Chicago.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Excursions to Chicago via T., A. A. & N
M. Railway.

The Toledo, Ann Arbor q North Michi-
gan Ry. will run excursions to Chicago each
Monday during remainder of Worlds Fair
period. Tickets will be sold for morning
trains via Chicago and Grand Trunk Ry, al
one fare for the round trip good for ten days.
For further information call on L. d A. A.
agents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-27
Final Return Limit.
Dates of Sale.

Tickets good going on date of sale in
coaches only on all regular trains except
limited trains and train No. and 6.
II. S. KNIGHT, Agt.
The herald., 1893-07-25
Notice Inviting Street Work Pro-
pOsalS.

DURsUANT TO sTATUTEs AND TO oRDI..
Los Angeles, adopted July TO- 1893, directing
ceive at his office in the ty hall, up to O'clock
sails or bids for the following street work to be
cement sidewalks in the city of Los Angeles,
posted and on file, therefor adopted, or herein
mentioned, to-wit:
constructed along both sides OF said
FIRST STREET,
From the easterly curb line of Boyle avenue to
the westerly curb line of Evergreen avenue
(excepting such portions OF said street between
said points along which cement or asphalt
sidewalk has been constructed and accepted),
said sidewalk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications on file in the Office of the
city clerk, said specifications being numbered
IL.
bidders must file with each proposal or bid a
check payable to the order of the mayor of this
city, certified by a responsible bank, for an
amount which shall not be less than ten per
cent of the aggregate OF the proposal, or bond
for the said amount and SO payable, signed by
the bidder and by two sureties, who shall JUS
tify, before any officer competent to admins
ter an oath, in double the said amount, and
over and above all statutory exemptions.
In bidding use blank which will be furnished
by the city clerk on application.
Los Angeles, CAL, July "a. 1898.
@. A. LUCKENBACH,
City clerk and ex-oficie clerk of the council
OF the city of Los Angeles. 7-24 2t
The herald., 1893-07-25
City Assessment Rolls.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN city assessment rolls of the city of Los An
Completed by the city Assessor and delivered to
the city clerk of said city, and that the council
of said city will meet as board OF equaitze-
ize the assessment OF property, at the couacil
chsmber, on Monday, the 18th day OF July,
1898, and will continue iu session from day 70
day until the business OF equalization Is die
August, 1893 and that in the meantime the
said assessment books viii remain in the ofElce
of the city clerk for the inspection OF all per-
sons interested
7.k43t City CLERK.
The herald., 1893-07-25
Notice of Sale of Bonds.

DURsUANT TO A REsOLUTIoN OF THE
i board Of directors OF Modesto irrigation
district, duly given and made on the 10th day
rectors will sell to the highest and best bidder
the bonds OF said irrigation district to the
amount of $140O00. bearing interest at the
rate of per cent per annum, payable semi a n
nualiy, on the first days of January and July
of each year, on the presentation of the interest
coupons at the office OF the treasurer OF said
district.
Said bonds are issued by the board of direct
ors of Modesto irrigation district, in accord nce
with, and by the authority Of, an act of the
legislature of the Btate OF California, entitled
IAN act to provide for the organization and
government of irrigation districts and to pro-
property. and for the distribution of water
thereby for irrigation purposes" approved
March7, 1887.
said bonds will be sold for cash and not for
less than 80 per centum of the face value
Sealed proposals and bids for the purchase of
said bonds will be received by the said board
of directors at their Office in the city of Modes
to, county of Stanisl aus, state of California,
and may be addressed to or left with G. 8 Abb
bott, the secretary of said board. at Modesto.
Cal, at any time af or the date of this notice.
and until 2:3O O'clock p. m. on the 18th day of
August A. D. 1898, at which time and place
said bond. will be each of the denomination
of $500, and will be negotiable in form and
will conform in all respects to the require
ments of said act.
The board of directors reserve the right to re
ject any or all bids
Bids must be sealed and addressed 20 the Sec
retary of said board ond indorsed: Proposals
for Modesto irrigation district bonds"
Modesto irrigation diserict. July 90, 1893.
w. H. FINLEY, President.
G. s. ABBOTT, Secretary. 1928 26t