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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
ASPARAGUS.
THE MOST POPULAR OF ALL
VEGETABLES IN ITS SEAON.
Useful Both as Food and as Medicine

Useful Both as Food and as Medicine
Its Sovereign Medical Virtues.
Scarcely one person in ten but what is
fond of Asparagus. Though relished as 9
food, but few persons know that they are
| really taking medicine.
| French scientists first discovered that the
whole plant, but more particularly the root
and the berries, contained a white crystal
line substance known a. 'Asparagin."
Experiments on both human beings and
animals proved concusively that the action
of Asparagin was directly on the kidneys
themselves, and that it possessed marvellous
powers of healing and strengthening these
organs; and in assisting them in doing their
most important work of fitering the poisons
and impurities out of the blood and casting
them out with the urine.
You yourself. must have noticed the in
creased flow of urine and the peculiar odor
1t has, after you have eaten Asparagus.
But, of course, there is very little of the
medical virtues of Asparagus in the few
shoots, or tops, eaten at meal.
1t is found principally in the roots, the
dried tops, and the berries.
1t is from these that the new celebrated
DIR. Hobbs Asparagus Kidney Pills are
made, and in them will be found that medi-
cal principle of the Asparagus in its purest
and most active form.
These little pills agree with the most deli
cate stomach, and make strong and healthy
kidneys, clean and pure blood, and bright,
clear active mind an absolute certainty.
For sexual weakness in men and steril-
ity in women they are an unfailing specific.
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are en-
dorsed by the best physicians and sold by
druggists at so cents.
A valuable book mailed free. Address
Hobbs Medicine Co., Chicago or San Fran
cisco.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Welhelmina
Wildermuth, 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-
that we will meet at the Office of Fred Ed.
wards, in the city of Owosso, in said coun-
ty, on Monday, the ed day of March, 1896,
and on the 23d day of June, A. D., 1896, at ten
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 23d day OF December, 1895. are allowed to
creditors to present their claims to said COM
mssioners for adjustment and allowance
Dated the 23d day of December, A. D., 1895.
FRED II. GOULD,
CHARLES s. WILLIAMS,
FRED EDWARDS,
Commissioners
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Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, ! -.
"a true copy.)

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwASSEE, EeS
At q session of the probate court for the coun-
ty of Shiawassee. holden at the probate office,
in the city OF Corunna, on Wednesday, the Sd
day OF February, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-six
Present. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter OF the estate of Samuel N Hub
bell, deceased
On reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed of Stephen M Ilubpell, praying that com
mlssioners be appointed to receive, hear and ad-
just claims against the estate of said deceased.
Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday the 9th
day OF March next, at ten 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 at 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 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 q copy OF this order
to be published in THE TIMES, newspaper
printed and circulated In said county of Shia-
wassee for three successive weeks, previous to
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH.
GA true copy) Judge of Probate
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, GO
COUNTY OF SHIAWAssEE. %

Notice is hereby given, that by an order of the
probate court for the county of Shiawassee,
months from that date were allowed for credit
ors to present their claims against the estate of
Ludwig Struber, late of said county, deceased,
and that all creditors Of said deceased are re-
quired to present their claims to said probate
court at the probate office, in the city of Cor
unna, for examination and allowance, on or be-
fore the 3D. day of August next, and that such
claims will be heard before said court, on Mon.
day. the 9TH day Of May and on Monday, the Sd
day OF August next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of each of those days.
Dated Feb'y 3D., A. d. 1896.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
MYSTERY OF A CRIME.

LID BENDER came
staggering up the
trail that led past
our cabin.
He was the bum,
the sot, the drunk
en- wreck who had
been twice warned
to get out of Cable
Bar.
His clothes were
in tatters, his eyes
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

That the blood should perform Its vital
functions, 1t is absolutely necessary 1t
should not only be pure but rich in life Civ
ing elements. These results are best effect
ed by the use of that well-known standard
blood. purifier. Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

In Harpers Bazaar for February Goth will be
published several beautifur designs for elabor-
ate tea gowns, from Paris, and a wedding
toilet, the first OF the season. A variety OF cos
tunes for children, and some pretty spring
dresses, viii make the Number significant and
striking issue in the world OF fashion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

no answer till stood beneath the tree
with the rope about my neck.
Are you going to lynch me without
telling me what it is for?" screamed
You know we'll enough what it is
for" asserted Bige Williams, grimly
I'VE found him."
Found whom"
"As If you did not know! That won't
work with us. Your knife was in his
hearth
MY knife? What are you talking
about? do not understand what you
mean"
But there was sick sensation at my
heart, for shadowy understanding of
he truth began to dawn upon me.
You were heard quarreling with
him last night. The men who heard
you are here"
Then the three men / had noticed
descending the trail stepped forward.
"Nelson?" l gasped. "He is"
Found, though you kivered him with
rubbish arter you had dragged him off
the trail"
And he is dead?"
We'll, a man can't live very long
when he has knife through his heart"
You say 1t was my knife?'
"Hyar it is! Deny it If you canv
The bloody knife was held up before
me. could not deny it; it was mine!
l thought of Old Bender. But he had
gone the other way.
Still he might have sneaked back
when went into the cabin to smoke.
You're foolv' said Williams. "You
made time enough to get good start
Doc Nelson was killed last night"
Last night!
thought of the awesome cry of NOR
tai agony that had come up to my ears
from the darkness down the trail.
1 had heard Nelson's death shrek!
viii you confess to the killing of
your pard?"
Never! 1 am innocentw
Say yer prayersw
l did pray. felt that 1 was on the
brink Of eternity. 1t would useless to
protest my innocence-useless to ask
for mercy. would die as bravely as
possible.
Ready"
The moose about my neck grew taut!
In one more moment I would swing
INTO eternity.
Hold on tharv
Three men came rushing toward us.
'winging their hats
Bige Williams cursed at the delay.
"Th' real murderer has been caught
Tn lynched a'readyp
How my heart leaped! The real
murderer! Then / was saved!
What's that?" demanded Williams,
lstonished
"Old Bender killed Nelson's" declared
me of the men. when he heard Won
lad come after Swift he confessed. and
he boys lynched him instanter. He
aid he stole Swift's knife"
In less than a minute was free. The
nen who had been ready to swing me
nto eternity such a short time before
hook my hand and congratulated me.
l was dazed. Old Bender had been
ynched for the murder. Then he must
ave sneaked back to Cable Bar.
But, If the sot killed my partner.
omebody was mistaken about the time !
ne murder took place.
And the death cry 1 heard come up |
ut of the darkness the night before
hat of that?
The more 1 thought of it the more
uzzled L became. 1t did not seem pos
lble that Old Bender had committed
ne crime.
Then why the confession?
had taken him in-I had shown him
indness. He heard the lynchers were
tier me. In return for my kindness he
ave up his life to save mine.
That Is my explanation.
In the most fallen and degraded Of
uman beings all that is good and noble
ay not be blotted out.
The mystery of Nelson's murder re-
aims to me mystery still.
But l saw that Old Bender was de-
,ntly buried, and l raised a white
one above his grave.
1t was all could do in return for all
, had done for me.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

Great wit is sure to madness close al
lied,
And thin partitions do their bounds d.
vide.
Dryden.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

soon found that she had a real blood
remedy at last. She says: CATER tax
ing one dozen bottles of SIS. am
perfectly we'll, my skin is clear
and healthy and would not be in
my former condition for two thousand
dollars. Instead of drying up the poison
IN my system, like the potash and
arsenic, SIS. drove the disease ont
through the skin, and I was perma-
nent1v rid IF II -
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline S
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first day S
use. Marvellous cures. Treattce and 500 trial
bottle free to Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline,
1913 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
For Sale.

Improved 40 acres in town of Caledonia.
j. II. Moyses, Corunna. 3w
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28
SCl'Ofula

Is deep-seated blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure. SIS. Guaranteed purely
yfgefa6le } is real blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. Y. T. Buck, of Delaney, Ark, had
ocrofula for twenty-five years and most
OF the time was under the care of the
DOCTORS who could not relieve bar
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-02-28


specialist said he
could cure her, but
he filled her with
arsenic and potash
which almost ruined
her constitution. She
then took nearly
every so-called blood
medicine and drank
them by the wholesale,
but they did not reach
her trouble. Some
one advised her to try
9 9 G o-I al
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
The German Picnic.

II the fact that the Germans know how
to have good time when they are out
Tor that purpose was ever fully demon
strated, 1T was at the third annual picnic
given by the German-American bowling
club yesterday at Section 10. The bowl.
ing club has iathered several social
events at different times. and they have
always been huge successes, but when
they come to having good time among
themselves everything else is discounted
The idea OF the club giving picnic
every summer originated about three
years ago. when the first one took place.
Last year another was given at Paulps
farm on the Keweenaw road. and #
proved such pleasant event that il was
decided to hold another this year.
those who attended were the members
OF the club and their families, and n
number OF invited friends. big spread.
at which two roasted lambs and other
refreshments we're served, helped to place
all in excellent good humor. Liquid re-
freshments were also dealt out with
lavish hand. Early in the afternoon oc-
cured the prize bowling match by the la
dies on an alley erected for the puroose
on the grounds. All the ladies present,
from the youngest girl to the aged Ger.
man matron, participated in the contest
which was for valuable prize, and some
showed more than ordinary skill as
bowlers. The prize was won by popu.
lar Red Jacket young lady. and her Sis
ter took the BOBBY prize, a watermelon.
she not making a score out Of nine balls.
Several matches among picked teams
were also played, Dancing was in order
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

Quite novelty in the way of prize con-
tests will be introduced at the German
Aid Society's picnic ON Tuesday, July 2l,
at Section 16. Ii will be so-called
''song guessing" contest on the following
plan: The Fifth Regiment band will play
grend verocomc medley of German
popular melodies, entitled "Germany's
Joys and Sorrows" DER Deutschen
Freud und Leid'') written especially Tor
this occasion and dedicated to the local
German Aid Society by Max Won LEM.
This medley contains about twenty-five
old and new songs OF the Fatherland, and
everybody il invited to jot down on a slip
OF paper the songs he or she remembers
by giving the title or first line OF the text
Three prizes will be awarded by IA special
committee, two for the highest numbers
of songs, and ounces prize for the low.
est number; special prizes for ladies. 1t
is to be hoped that especially the German
singers OF the county will enter the con-
test IN body. Paper and pencils will be
provided at the picnic grounds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

Some OF the most conservative men in
the city are investing in the stock OF the
Detroit Telephone company. Fifty
thousand dollars worth of this stock
has been allotted to this section OF the
State, and Mr.. Holmes II now receiving
subscriptions for it at the Calumet Hotel.
There is no stock on the market that
offers greater possibilities than this, as
the company is endorsed by the leading
men and banks OF Detroit auI no stock
has paid as large dividends as telephone
stock. Mr.. Holmes is making very Mt
tractive offers to early purchasers OF the
stock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
News About Town.
Is Not a Change Need
ed in the Voting
System2
Calumet Township Caucus.
Have n High Ola rime-Other
Late News Notes.

The News is firm believer in the doc
trine that in a republic like ours the min
ority must bow TO the will OF the msjori
ty, and should do it gracefully and with
out any kicking, but at the same time il
is only proper that the minority should
have fair show.
At the caucus last night there was evi.
IDENTIFY minority working together for
some purpose. either free silver or Pin
gree-probably the latter; but, under the
existing state OF things, they have now.
so far as this township is concerned, no
show at the county convention. This
minority consisted apparently of from
six to eight people, being say one-sixth
OF the Calumet delegation, and this min
GRITTY, according to the idea OF the News,
would therefore fairly have been entitled
TO at least four delegates. Calumet
township forms only part of Houghton
county and 1t may be the same thing oc-
CURED IN other townships. The Statefor
certain objects is the unit. Ii is there
that the majority rule should govern,
and until the delegates meet at Grand
Rapids, the minority in each township
and county should be allowed some rep
resentation. The question is, how can
this be done? We have law in our
statute books under which the minority
shareholders in corporation can, under
the accumulative system OF voting, OBJ
tain representation, and some such sys-
TEN might be enforced at caucuses and
conventions.
This township OF ours contains so
large population that it would look as
il the number Of delegates should be ap-
portioned bv the township committee to
each precinct, and then let each precinct
appoint the delegates it was entitled to
direct to the county convention. Under
the present order of things, No. pre-
cinct was apportioned eight delegates to
the caucus, and now four OF the delegates
to the convention live in that precinct
No. 2 had eight delegates, and now has
seven delegates to the county conven-
ton. No. 3 had nine delegates, and now
has eight delegates. No. had six dele
gates, and now has two delegates. No.
. had six delegates, and now has two
delegates. No. 9 had four delegates, and
now has one delegate. No. had three
delegates, and now has one delegate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
The merry-Go.Round.

To the EditOr-l wish to say the fol-
lowing in regard TO that merry-go- round
which has been in our city about month
nov. Ii is indeed strange to think how
long IL is allowed to stay here. The
proprietors are carrying away thousands
OF dollars from our town, from the
the hands OF business men and working
men, and nothing is vet done TO prevent
such an outflow OF our capital. Money
that would otherwise be saved or spent
to promote some home industry or some
church or school, IL handed over TO the
proprietor OF the merry-go-round and 90
per cent of il is carried away from here.
Working people, and especially the
younger class, are light minded enough
to ride on that caricature when the Off
GERS OF the town and OF the Calumet and
Hecla mining company will allow such "A
thing To stay here. Children will ev, n
go az far as stealing money from their
parents To get ride on the merry-go-
round. Strange To think that the Calu-
umet and hecla company, which has
so far been a promoter of more good
than evil, has leased ground for such an
extravaganza.
Respectfully yours.
j. Il. HENDERSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
The Township Caucus.

The republican township caucus was
held last evening IN the School Hall, with
John Duncan, chairman; j. n. Cox, sec
rotary, and X. c. Chamberlain and George
Jacka, tellers. After the committee on
credentials had reported, it was moved
that the delegates be elected by ballot
No persons were nominated, but a ticket
prepared beforehand, with twenty five
names was circulated among the dele
gates, which went through, notwith-
standing the opposition of a small mi
nority, who appeared to be coached by a
man who, although not delegate seat.
ed himself among them.
The delen Las alnctnd a 70 10 Eallo-u..
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
HE, SHE. Or III.
The Greatest Freak OF Nature Ever
Born I'm This Country.

bOFn III IhlS country.
The above refers to one of the most re-
markable living wonders that has ever
been heard of. 1t is a human beiig %
years OF age, bright and intelligent. The
voice and manner are feminine, likewise
the form and features IL has bafiled
science to say whether this freak Cfnature
is man or woman. This living wonder
arrived in this clty few days ago and
was exhibited to a number OF prominent
physicians, who pronounce it the strang.
est freak OF nature on record. 1t is now
on exhibition fora few days only from
to and I until Top. m, at 1926 Fifth
street, Red Jacket. Admission, 20 cents,
for gentlemen only.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
Any VIE to Any Husband.

That is a portrait, Of me. ON the wall
Ihree lines, my face comes at 50 slight a call.
And Tor ali this. one little hour TO thank!
How many there are who feel grateful
Tor the like-like result Of far less than
'one little hour" spent in the studio Of
Y. Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

A meeting has been called for the pur-
pose OF organizing Bows Bicycle club
among the younger riders OF the silent
steed IN our city. lt will be held IN the
Y. NJ, c. A. reading room next Saturday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock, when a permanent
organization will be effected. The mem
bership will be confined to young men
under the age of 20 years.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

A Especial meeting OF the Lake Linden
school district has been called for the
23d OF this month, TO vote for the pro-
position to bond the district for SIS 900.
for new school building. That the new
building is needed, and needed badly, is a
well known fact, and the proposition
should go through without opposition.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

A republican causus for Torch Lake
township was leld last evening, when
Robert Middlemiss, Joseph Either, ID. X.
Mcdonald, James Cowan and =. H..
Paine were elected delegates to attend
the county convention to be held at
Houghton tomorrow afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

Mcdonald & Jacka, the livery men, re-
Gently added a new hack to their already
well-equipped stable on Portland street
The new vehicle Is built on thelatest plan
and is thoroughly up to date in every
way, having electric bell and other late
improvements.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
it's Now Ready for vSe.

Tomorrow friday evening, July Il.
from to 10 D. m, you are invited Co
call and have a sample out OF that mons
ter barrel, which is now ia position AZ II.
q d. Blum's, Walls building, corner Oak
and Fifth streets
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

The sermons preached by Mr. Eastman
last Sunday and which appear in yester-
days and today's issue Of the Evening
News, are most appropriate and deserve
a tn oughtiul study by all those entitled
to the franchise, be they Of what party
they may.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
Strand Excursion AusustIr

The Salvation Army have already
made arrangements for their annual ex-
cursion. Round trip tickets TO the Entry
on sale at 50cents. Everybody il Invited.
Come and have good time. The junior
soldiers OF the Salvation army will hold
their picnic next Saturday afternoon at
Tamarack Park.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

James W. Pine, special agent of the
Rockford FIRE Insurance company, is up
from Detroit on insurance business, and
expects 10 remain in town about week.
lie is the guest Of the local representative
w. II. Faucet, of the Douglass agency.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

Bishop Williams, of Marquette, passed
through here yesterday afternoon on his
way TO Eagle River for a days outing
lie will return and hold confirmation ser
vices at Christ church tomorrow evening
The services will commence at s O'Clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

Small in size, but great in results De-
Wits Little Early Risers act gently but
thoroughly, curing dyspepsia, indigestion
and constipation. Small pill, safe pill.
best pull EAGLE DRuG SToRE
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

LosT-SOmewhere between tie post Of
flee and my place of business on Pine
street, an envelope containing $40 and
81 worth OF postage stamps. A liberal
reward will be paid if returned 90 me.
j. +. HENDmcKsoN.
AL Pine strppt
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16
Riekard'. Ar, studio.

Richards art studio, in Laurium, Il
now open for business. Prices are, cabi
nets from 81 TO SO per dozen; card size
$3.50 per dozen; cabinets on aristo pla
tino paper, from SO to SO 80 per dozen
extra large, 81 per dozen. Edwin Mead
is the operator.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

William Hoppenheimer, OF Dollar Bay,
was in town yesterday on business con
nected with the society OF Modern Wood
men. Arrangements are pending for "a
county reunion OF the society TO be held
some time this summer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-16

George Jclenich young man who was
operated on by the Calumet and Hecla
hospita physicians about three weeks
ago, mas steadily improved siucc, and
was able 20 be removed to bis home i'm
Blue JACKIE, TODAY.