The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-09-06

The farm tramp" followed and he was q
sure winner, even the horn blowers remains
ing quiet as he passed with his ugly hooking
pitchforks.
duff, the Korker" always pleases, even
IL he has to use imps. This time "The
Brownies" did his work, making tea in a
big kettle, the big Dutch Brownie acting as
chief cook and bottle washer.
| A fife and drum band carefully seereted,
advertised the well known dealers, Murray
& Terbush.
d. l.. Murphy's men were doing a fine
job of paper hanging, interesting to the on
lockers.
Hartshorn & Son did themselves proud,
having one of the finest displays. Their
mammoth wagon was beautifully trimmed
and even the plow was made to look like a
parlor ornament, while other implements
were so we'll fixed out that it seemed a
shame that they must be turned out for use
in dirt, wind, storm and heat The fiye
little ones seated In surrey We're as happy
as though among their dolls in the play
room corner and everyone waved them a
greeting.
j. III. Thorn represented the feed business
bv two well arranged wagons.
The ''Devil" was there smiling and sweet
with his winning ways and bad eye land
sinner gathering pitchfork and tail) The
Argus printed and distributed dodgers and
well represented the printers trade
Rolln Pond had black monument but
not to make it too mournful trimmed it with
red, white and blue
Payne Bros. made the largest display,
having six we'll arranged and tempting fruit
and vegetable wagons representing their
customers, Richardson, Hookway, Duff,
Currey, Hall Bros. and Walsh.
w. A. Richardson had samples of various
kinds and many carried away a reminder of
his display.
NJ. A. Sprague & Co. had big black
mortar and pestle that would have held
medicine enough to kill or cure the 10, 200
visitors.
Paris & Son, with two rigs, advertised as
family supply house, having one of the
largest rigs in the line.
| l.. Il. Brewer displayed a number of the
leaders in his fine stock of boots and shoes.
Gillett Bros, gardeners, displayed a load
of vegetables that would have kept family
all winter and everything looked first class.
The johnson Baking Company had crack
ers enough in their load to use up all the
cheese in Michigan in lunches. yet such
loads are becoming regular thing at the
factory, the goods being of such quality that
the demand is rapidly increasing.
p. M. Roth's wheel display was as neat
as the Major himself and the styles and
quality of the goods displayed are such as
will make big business for his side issue.
Geeck, the barber, had lather machine
that turned out enough stuff to cover every
whisker in the county.
Hall Bros, the leaders in peaches, had a
load of that fruit that would make the
mouth water and it is wonder it escaped
without being devoured by the hungry visi-
tors. The watermelon wagon would have
delighted the most fastidi0us coon.
j. & IL. Frieseke had a burning kiln Of
brick, most novel sight for most people.
Olher machines completed the display Of
this very popular brick firm.
Frank Dean had "a lightning tonsorial ant
ist who shaved the same man one hundred
bn tIaA
troublesome barber shop wait for a year.
The Ann Arbor Mills aud the Owosso
Milling Company displayed their goods on
wagons in the shape OF bags of their sell
known brands of flour, the Owosso Milling
Company making special display of their
Justly popular prince" brand OF -four.
NJ. D. Coreys wagons showed not only
the neatness and superiority of his outfit but
the laundry work displayed would convince
even the homliest man that he could become
good looking with his outfit put in shape by
him.
Grove & Payne, the enterprising and
popular agricultural dealers displayed the
wonderful corn harvester that will make the
farmers burden of work lighter and even
make up for fifty cent wheat.
f. Il. HOlman's band of youngsters in
yellow attracted attention and made good
hit.
Harry Cole properly advertised his avn
ing and tent business.
Hunts D. X. -four was recognized by the
hundreds who live on the bread made from
1t.
Cook & Co., boot and shoe dealers, an
nounced a big clearing sale, on mammoth
tent wagon.
Cook q Melvin lost no time in the parade.
A forge, anvil etc. were placed on their
wagon and horse was shod, wheel re-
paired and tire put on, and, as they do
always, completed a first class job 1t was
most Interesting display of real business.
The bull hitched to an old fashioned OK
cart that came next In line was by far the