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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Ovid.

Mrs. A. c. Chapman is reported quite Ill
Attorney F. Il. Everett was in Owosso
Saturday--Jessie Bruce has been quite
sick with la grippe---Mrs G. Farmer Is
suffering from nervous prostration---
Maude Anderson spent Sunday with rela-
tives near St. Johns--H n. Keys spent
Sunday in Detroit. Mrs. Keys is still visit
ing there--Mrs. 4. e. Cowan still contin-
ues to be sufferer from sciatic rheumatism
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw, of Plymouth, spent
Sunday with their son, VIM. Il. Shaw and
family-C. n. Race, who, two weeks ago.
purchased half interest in the Chapman
grocery stock, has Now purchased the whole
stock. Chapman has purchased the Race
property, corner of Gratiot and Williams
streets, and is putting extensive repairs on
the same--Mrs Frank CODant fell on the
icy walk in front of G. c. Taylor's residence
on Front street last Saturday morning, which
resulted in dislocating and fracturing the
left forearm. She made her way to the Office
of DR.. q. b. Campbell. where the broken
bone Was set---The third session of the
Clinton county summer schoo! will be held
this year in Ovid. Supt. L. nj. Piunkett
will have a, ISOLATED with him as Instructors
Prof. T. T. Austin. for six years principal
~ the Owosso high school. The school will
b,gin July G and continue i've weeks
REV. j. A. Allwortb, who has been
pastor of the Congregational church for the
past four years, rendered his resignation TO
the church last week, which was accepted
| at the business meeting of the church last
Thursday evening His relations with the
| Ovid church cease May 1st, and his many
| friends regret very much to lose so fine and
| scholarly minister from their midst--Ih
| long discussed que stion as to whether Ovid
| should be wet" or dry" the ensuing year,
was determined on Monday at the annual
village election which resulted in majority
of IS for the high license people over the OPP
posing party. Two tickets were in the field,
the issue being SALOONS or no saloons. Fol
| the past year Ovid was free from an open
| saloon and as opinions widely differed
whether or not this system of legislation che
liquor traffic had proved success, two
tickets were made up 10 determine OF
which basis Ovid should stand this year
The entire peoples ticket carried the election
for high license. The following was III
peoples tickle: President, f. A. Marshall
treasurer, &. IL. Misner; recorder, G. E
Kilbourne; assessor, John Link; trustees, Il
NJ. High, w. w. Dennis, John Robson, +
f Halle. st. Johns Republican.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Circuit Court.

Considerable business has been done ID
the past week, Judge Smith keeping the a.
torneys busy all the time.
People VS.. Buck continued until neA'
term of court. Bail fixed at So, 900.
Henry Monroe, charged with larceny
changed his plea of not guilty to guilty
Sentenced to state prison for two years.
People VS.. Clarence Loves, perjury; triet
and acquitted.
John r. McCurdy VS.. New York Life lns
Co.; verdict for plaintiff for ST.. so and costs
Mr.. McCurdy sued for services as an at
tOrney.
Samuel Pearl VS.. G. NJ. Edwards et' Az
verdict for plaintiff for Sl4s 10.
Sophia Shattuck VS. G. j. Wimpie; Juog
ment for plaintiff for So, 7O7.Ta.
j. e. 3. Castree ct. al. vs.. Frank wen
man; judgment for plaintiff for $l7l'5o'
c. j. Stuart VS.. II. IA. Hill; Judgment 10
plaintiff for $3.50 76.
James Boyd VS.. g. j. Stuart; Judgmen
for plaintiff for S3O9.64.
w. ID. Sager VS.. Durand Hardware 20
verdict no cause Of action.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Burton.

Rev. S. ). Fleming, who has been sur
fering for some time past with severe at
tack of la grippe, Is again able to resume
his ministerial work--C. i. Wright re-
turned to his home IN Souin Frankfort sat
urday-Dr. L. 7. Wilson, of Owosso, and
his sister, Miss Edna, of Canada, were call
srs at ID. 3. Green's, Friday OF last week
Mrs. j. Potter spent part OF last week
with DIR. and Mrs. Chss. Shower, OF OVID
Mrs a. E. Cadz has been confined to
the house the past week 10y illness--Mrs
d. B. Green spent part of the week IN
owosso with her daughter, Mrs. T.. L. VIII
sou--D S. Wright returned from Detroit
Friday evening and Sundayed with relatives
in this place, returning to bis home 10 Ben
zonia. Monday Lena Eanchsrt, OF
Romeo, is visiting her fa.Der, c. DaAsDart,
and wife--Mrs. S. ). Fleming and daugh'
ter, Miss Edith spent Wednesday with Mrs.
A. CadZ--Mrs. G. Walker entertained the
Disciple aid society Thursday Miss Lille
Rogers aud Ray Banghart are each afflicted
with the meases-Miss Grace Green
spent the week in OwossO with her sister
Mrs. + T. Wilson --The sad news reach
ed this place Wednesday that Rev. j. Z.
Scott. former pastor of the NJ. p. church OF
this place, had died March 10th at Far
Grove, where he and his family were caring
Tor a sick sister. His unexpected death has
cast gloom over the community. Messrs.
e. ". Mason and James McWillams left
on the evening train for Port Huron to at
send the funeral which occurred Thursday,
the 11th-A. Il. Cummings has rented
VIM. Michel's farm for the ensuing year
- Miss Libbie Whaley, who has been WIS.,
Ting Miss Sarah McWillams for the past
two weeks. returned to her home near st.
Charles. Wednesday--Ora Varcoe has
rented Mrs. Eliza GloveI's farm and has
moved his family there --Charley Pudding
Ton and Charley Cook are each very sick
with the measles--Edmund Vincent closed
his winter term of school in the Merrill dis
trict, Wednesday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
SPENT MUCH MONEY
Was Helped Permanently Only by Using
Excelsior Liniment. u

Was Helped Permanently Only by Using
Excelsior Liniment.
For some time the rumors of the wonder
full cures and good done by Stephen Donde-
ro's Excelsior Liniment have been III circd-
lation. Recently the case of James M
Shepard, the well-known engineer residing
at 5OT Gilbert street, has been mentioned
TIE TIMES interviewed Mr. Shepard ana
here is what he said:
II cannot say too much for Stephen DON
dero's Excelsior Llnimeut. L have suhertu
with my ey to for the past four years endlht'
next May. The trouble was hrst caused ny
granulation OF my eyelids. L tried opc'o's
in Saginaw, Detroit and Owosso was
benefited to a certain extent but never re-
ceiyed as much help as from this l'nlmeht'
The first time l was in dark room ior
eight weeks, and the next time for nine
weeks. The doctors did not kill the as
ease. 1t seemed to become chronic. hneu-
matism and neuralgia settled in my eyes,
spent over 81, 900 in d0ctorlDg, aud medi-
cipes of different kinds. About two months
ago commenced to use the Excelsior Linz
ment, and Immediately it began to help me-
| At ithat time | could not read, not being
able to distinguish one letter from another
Now can pick up newspaper and read
almost as well as ever could. During THIS
time used only two and one-half bottles
| applied the Iniment externally. Wy bath
ing and rubbing it on my face anu eyes
would not be without it in my house Tor an!
consideration whatever. can fully recon-
mend it TO anyone suffering as did: IL
a boon to humanity and Mr.. Dondero DE
serves the thanks OF everyone Tor puttins
such remedy on the market win th
second application felt 1t was rei'eVln'
me. and in two weeks time felt like OH
rerent mau Ny friends in this city know
how [ suffered during the years men
toned"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Spring Catarrh.

Again sprirg is here. The long, cold
winter with its buster and chill, has passed
and has left IN its train iInumerevle victims
ST chronic catarrh They have taken a
great many remedies during he winter with
perhaps temporary relic, put fresh cold
has brought on the Old symptoms, and,
hearts;cS and weary Of trying, they have
concluded there is no relief for them. This
Is great mistake and now is the time to
rectlfyit.
The spring ne Is the most favorable
time OF the year 20 treat catarrh There is
so much less Hastily to take fresh cold that
that the treatment is uniwpeded. An old
eases OF chronic catarrh should begin i'm.
medIately course Of Pe.rG-na as directed
in Dr. Iiartman's books on this disease.
There are SO many different stages and
phases OF catarrh that one hardly knows
when be has IL. A great many people
mink they are suffering from something
else and have tried many medicines in vain
When II they could realize that IL is caiarrl
and take Pe.ru-na for It they would improve
and soon recover entirely.
All Who desire to learn more OF catarrl
should send for free copy OF DIR. Hart
mans latest book, which will be sent FREE
by The Pe.ru-na Drug Manufacturing Com
pany, Columbus, Ohio.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
March Crop Report.

Wheat Ia Michigan was not materially
damaged during February. In answer to
the question, "Has wheat during February
suffered injury from any cause?' 1879 cor
respondents In the state answer yes and 6l3
no. In the southern counties 50 answer yes
and AIS no. In the central 40 answer yes
and ia no, and in the northern answer
yes and 81 no.
The ground was well covered with snow
during the month. In answer to the cues
ton, "Has the ground been we'll covered
with snow during February" 405 cores
pondents In the southern counties answer
yes and SS no, and in the central counties
90 answer yes and 66 no. The average
depth of snow In the southern counties Feb
ruary Is, was 6 As inches, and at the end OF
| the month $50 inches. In the central
counties the average depth February 10 was
| 3 ~, and at the end OF the month, 4.69
| inches. In the northern counties there was
about 6 inches of snow February 10. and
nearly double that amount at the end OF the
month.
| Correspondents this month have under
| taken TO answer the question, "What pei
| cent of the wheat crop Of 1896 Is the whea
now in farmers hands" 1t will be noticed
the question calls for an estimate of al
wheat on hand. NJ matter when raised, the
estimate to be based on the crop of 1896.
The returns Indicate that there was an
equivalent of II per cent OF the crop of lSVt
in farmers hands on March 1. The estl
mates for the southern counties range from
IL per cent in Hillsdale and Jackson to q
in Berrien, Lenawee, Oakland and Wayne
The total number of bushels OF wheat re
ported marketed in February is 57l, Cos, ant
ia the seven months, August February, o.,
s77.443 This is ITO, 1926 more than report
ed marketed in the same months last year
Live stock is in good average condition
The figures for the state are 96 for horses
cattle and sheep. and % for hogs.
WASHINGTON GARDNER,
Secretary of State
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Byron.
.. T.. WEIGH has received the appointment

Z. L. Welch has received the appointment
as postmaster of Byron. Several disap-
pointed aspirants are mourning over blasted
hopes--Our village election passed on
quietly Monday. A. r. Hunt, the present
incumbent, was reelected president
Lawrie is still in Detroit caring for her son
Eugene, who it is reported is slowly recov-
ering-John Tyler, of North Dakota, Is
visiting in Byron and vlcinlty--Vet Law
renee who went from Byron to Portland,
Oregon, some time ago. has taken wife.
| At least It is so reported from that far OH
land--Dell Hathaway has engaged TO
work for William Il. Redmond the coming
summer--Wheati in this locality will be
considerably damaged by ice this spring. al
least such are the indications now---Ai'
fred Gurden, who formerly resided in Brady
and has been spending the winter In Deer
field, Is now with his daughter, Mrs. u. D.
Fosket--John Whitehead, of Owosso' Il
visiting at A. HoisingtOn's- -The beauti
full snow has nearly all disappeared anc
now in its place we have mud almost al
universal as was the Snow break II
the dam let the water out of the mill pont
Wednesday afternoon---Mrs Benson's sis
ter and her husband from Canada Mr.. ant
Mrs. Love, of Antrim, and Mrs. Pratt, Mr.
Benson's daughters and son-in-law, al a
the M e. parsonage, Sunday--T. a. Law
rie and DIR. A. T. Parish at Corunna' wed
nesday--F. II. Gurden and wife, Of Madi
son. Livingston county, were guests at Is
S. Fosket's. Saturday and Sunday
Quarterly meeting at the NJ. T.. church her
last Saturday and Sunday. Presiding Eide
Bigelow was present for the first time il
over year.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
f,orrN.1.x, M G,urAwASgEE

Al session OF the Probate Court for. said
county, held at the Probate office. IN the city OF
Coruuna on Saturday, the 9th day OF March,
In the year one thousand eight hundred and
ninety seven.
Present Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the estate of lorinda Pulver,
deceased .
on reading ana filing the petition OF Mary r.
Hasltin, praying that administrat on OF said eS
tate may he granted 10 the peutioutr OF sohc
other suitable person
IL is ordered. that the 5tF day OF April next,
ri ten o'clock In the forenoon, az saiG ProOato
ONCE be assigned for hearing said petition.
And II Is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three SuccessiNo weeks
previous to sail day of hearin.. Ia THE TIMES,
a newspaper printed ana circulating III S'Hu
county OF Shiawgssee
MATTHEW RUSH
Judge of Probnte
BY KATHERISE T.. KELSEY
PROBATE Register
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13


The April number OF Harper's Magazine
will be particularly attractive both for the
interest VI the text and for the excellence Of
the illustrations. 1t will open with popu-
lar article ON washington and the French
Craze of 49," with illustrations In Howard
Pyle's best manner, including a frontis-
piece In color. Poultney Bigelow, in the
sixth of his series OF articles on white
Mans Africa" will describe the opening of
the Cape Colony Parliament, and will con-
slider the effect of the jamestown raid q.
the relations of the Dutch and Englisf.
There will also be variety OF articles q
topics & present interest, and several sho
stories, including The Wisdom Ut Fools.
by Margaret Deland. a study OF persont
responsibility In modern life
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13

Vernon Argus: Rev. j. G. Cromer, of
Owosso, pastor of the Congregational church
of that city, delivered sermon on the pres
emit conflict In Cuba, Feb. 2lst. which was
printed In full In THE TINES Of last week.
1t is grand. Every liberty glowing person
would enjoy reading 1t.
Wesener's orchestra will give party at
the armory, Tuesday evening. April goth.
Hon. James O'Donnell has accepted the
invitation to deliver the Memorial Day ad-
dress in this city.
IL burned my fingers very badly. The
pain was intense. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil brought relief in three minutes. 1t was
almost magical. i never saw anything like
it." Amelia Swords, Saundersville, U.
Every business man should remember
that it won't help the hard times to be con-
tinualy complaining. Make the best of 1t
If you feel blue look out for something
bright and try not to communicate your
blue feelings to others. IA large part of the
trouble in this world is made to order and il
doesn't pay. No good can come OF wish
ing for former conditions. The best ont
can do is to lust oneself to present condi
tions, since it is condition and not
theory that confronts u.s." But go aheat
determined to get all there is. Business II
great state like Michigan is not going t.
dry up, though it may lag for a time. W.
can't prevent streaks of misfortune, but WI
can prevent them making us chronio grum
blers. There is a good deal in the point
view. Get in the habit of looking on tn
bright side and you Will find a reflected
| light on the things of every day life
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
March, April, May

Are the months In which to give special
attention to the condition of your physical
health. If you pass safely through these
months and find yourself strong and vigor-
GUS, Oh the arrival of warm weather, you
may reasonably expect that you will be well
in summer. Now is the time to take hood's
Sarsaparilla, because now Is the time when
the blooa must be purified, enriched and
yitalized, and because Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the only true blood purifier prominently
in the public eye today. Hoods Sarsaparil,
la has power TO make You healthy and
guard your system against disease.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIG AN, :.
rtA,vsvnU ~. CIV w GGEE -

STATE OF MICHIG AN, 81
COUNTY OF SHIAwAsSEE,
At a session of the Probate Court for the
county of Shiawassee, held Ut the Probate OF.
flee in the city of CoIunnG, on the 9TH day OF
March, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-Seven.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Mary l. htlpat'
rick and Florence M. Fitzpatrick, minors. vii.
liam M Fitzpatrick as guardian having rendered
TO this court his annual account
1t Is ordered, That the 81 day OF April next,
office be appointed for examining and allowing
said account.
And IL is further ordered That a copy OF this
yious TO said day of hearing in THE TIMES q
newspaper printed and circulating in SAD coun
tv of Shiawassee MATTHEW BUSH
Judge of Probate
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Henderson.

Measles! nearly everybody has them
Rev. G. w. Gordon Is home from Ohio and
sled his place in the NJ. K. pulpit last Sun
day--Mr. and Mrs. Pearley Slater, OF Ben
nlngtoD. spent Sunday in our village
Miss Efiie Holiday, of st. Charles, visited
her sister, Mrs. Rowley, this week.-Mrs.
Jennie Pitts is entertaining her mother and
sister from Ohio--Daniel Arthur has
traded farns with Stack Bros, and intends
to move into bis new quarters about the Isl
of April--We hear that the patrons oil
school district No. 2, Rush. have SEEDED
their school yard already with corn. Mus
be they expect an early crop--ow'nA u
the storm Tuesday night the debate was
postponed until next Tuesday night
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
THE TWO BEST PAPERS
I'M GRAND rapids
Interview Six People Of that City who Hav
Been Cured by Pink Pills.
If YOU ARE SICK the ACCOUNTS WILL INTEREST YO(
IF YOU ARE NOT SOMETIME YOU HAY BE.
The Accounts are Wonderful They are PlaII
Straightforward Statements Of Fats

newspapers who had thoroughly iavestigat'
them and established their authenticity 2
yond an doubt. From time to time RUM
have been abroad of almost miraculous eur
effected by this medicine after physclo
had failed, and it was to verify or dispro
the truth of these statements that u reporl
started on tour of investigation. :,
The first person called upon was Nj
Irwin, OF 240 Stocking Street, who said:
INV son. George used DIR. William
Pink Pills for kidney troubles and nervoi
ness and they helped him wonderfully
found nothing that would relieve him III
he tried these pills. He took sevs
boxes of them and was completely a new n
after taking them. i think thcyare grand
Mrs. Duaine Hamilton, Ia Stocking STIR
was next visited aud she said
'They are just fine. My little girl
very delicate about year ago. saw
Williams Pink Pills advertised in som.
the papers and thought ! would try III
She took them and improved wondcrfi
| lust think they are excellent ! take
myself every day and they make me
fine. 4 druggist down town urged N
try some other pills the other day and
box. They are nothing like DR.. Wilt
Made me feel dizzy. Dr. Williams g
good appetite and make me feel bette
round. | have recommended them TO
Htty OF my lrISHuS dIJiiiu hcic anu
say anything to praise them"
! F.. A. Leavenworh, 49, Fifth Av
I spoke as follows:
! "When was living in Luther, Nil
| was troubled with neuralgia and gener
health. | heard of the DIR. Williams
! Pills AMI tl~Jaight.f N0;.ld try them.
them for n sort of general tonic. They
me wel-even cured the neuralgia.
are splendid thing and ! have recomin
them to large number Of my friends"
Mr.. l.. A. Putnam, Soldiers Home,
County, Michigan, said
81 have been taking DIR. Williams
Pills for Pale People and can say of o
that they are doing me very much
am paining in flesh and strength
day. | have just commenced on the
box to-day. and intend to give them
trial Nv complexion has changed
much for the better and ! feel be-
, general. Constipation has ceased an
has been relieved in my left side u
been there for years Ny eyesight
proving wonderfully.
al am very thankful for what. thS
done and hope they will cure the rheu
i'm my left side, shoulder and arm
bothered me since 1864"
Mrs. A. j. Turner, 81 Calder Street.
: "Was very sick for three weeks.
I would try DR.. Williams Pink Pills
box and was we'll. Before ] took
could not eat or sleep, my stoma
, throat troubled me So thought Iw
to die. | took only one box and was
: new person Felt better after the thil
I cannot praise them too much"
The reporter then called on severi
prominent druggists in Grand RAJ
; heard nothing but words Of praise
populnr remedy ,tmongN IA, 80 WI 4
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Vernon.

W. ID. Garrison has been on the sick list
the past Week.-Mrs. Grace Graham Is
home from Bancroft-Mrs. Elnathan
Brown is on the sick list--A surprise
party was given to Rev. Stephens and wife
last Wednesday evening. The company
left coat for Mr.. Stephens, and purse or
money-Mrs. Julia Wallace and Miss
Augusta Martin visited Mrs. c. Yerkes, on
Tuesday Mrs. WIN. Crawford Is slowly
improving Mrs. West has been
sick, but Is improving ID. NJ. Lyle
returned from st. Charles, where she has
been spending the winter--Ralph Perry
and family will move from his farm to Du-
rand. soon-Wm. Johnson's will occupy
one part and Mrs. Arletta johnson the 9th
er part of the house. just vacated by G. A.
Whelan and family---Mrs. b. Holmes
visited her mother at Bancroft on Sunda,
Prot Sheehan was at Owosso, tues
day-Mr. and Mrs. Henry HOLSTER, o
| Venice, will move to Vernon this sprin!
Frank Tilden began his work travelling
again Monday, after three weeks sickness
Mrs. n. J. Strong is on the sick list
Mr.. Hearn is gaining slowly--B. Grow
moving from east of here into the hoil.
house, owned by Elias Martn--- In
| South Vernon Farmers Club Will meet a
Nelson Vests on Thursday Clyde How
broke his wrist the last of the week.
Smith ct it. aud now Clyde is doing wei
Mrs. L. Hart is very slck--Wal
Barlow has been sick with rheumatism thre
weeks. but is now able to walk With crutch
"a
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13

Just what you want: A model country
home, situated one mile south of the city
the old Stack farm, consisting OF 40 acres,
all improved; good buildings; new silo;
s,abling for 90 head of cattle. granery,
wagon shed and corn crib, each separate.
Is not rented, run out piece Of land. but
the finest home in Shiawassee county, GOOD
drive we'll and new wind mill. viii be
sold on basis with the times VIII take
81, 500 In cash, balance long time Il desired.
For particulars see Jingle q Mcdaniel.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-03-13
Laingsburg

DIR. Il. b. Ward Is still very SICK Illus
sell johnson, who has been confined 10 MS
home for the past two months. is now able
to be out again---Mrs. p. Wilbur, who
died at her home in Bay City, was brought
here for interment in the village cemetery,
Tuesday afternoon She was sister OF
Mrs. r. Wetherbee--The pupils OF the
high school will take an excursion 10 Ian
sing. March 30, tor visit to the legislature,
and take look around the capitol. They
will go in a special car and in care OF Prof'
A N. Cody--H. 81. Dennis, the tailor,
will build q cottage on the east SHE this
spring--Roy Wolter went to Ann Arbor
Wednesday, to receive an operation on Ills
syes---Our creamery is doing hne ousi'
ness now, under the management OF A. IT,
Blood--Village election passed OF very
quietly. Monday. There were two tickets
in the field, viz /: TIE Citizens and Union
Silver. The latter ticket was elected by
large majorities-Pres., j. +. Lee; clerk
Seymour Piati; Treas, Frank Allen; as
SCISSOR. VIM. ii. CLARK; trustees, two years
Hi Throop, r Dutton, O.. Harris; trustees
one year, j. w. Scoutten, A. Wright
Rev. ]. A. Rowe has been holding spicia
services in Middlebury during the pas
week