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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Thre. Oaks Woman Ont s7oo.

Some time ago a man giving his name
a. Martin appeared at the Eerrien
county abstract Office and secured an
abstract of a title to farm owned by
Alsnson G. Charles in Chikaming town
ship The stranger had deed appar-
emily properly made out and borrowed
over $500 of Mrs. Anna Wells, of Three
Oaks, giving q mortgage on the farm.
It has developed that the deed was a
forgery, and Mrs Wells is loser of the
entire amount Martin cannot be
found.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
IL Fest % Snow In Montana.

A special from Helena, Mont, says
that the northern part Of the state is
digging itself out of the snow. For
four or Ave days recently snow came
down almost increasingly. At the
town Of Choteau, county seat of Teton
county, it was 10 to IL feet deep in
drifts and at least three feet on the
level. Old timers are agreed that moth
ing like this fall of snow has been
seen in October for 90 years. Eight
sheep herders are known to have per-
ished and Is more are missing and have
been given up for lost.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

ASsvri6s boiler explosion occurred
~ Lu6ingtcn on the evening of the
10eh which completely wrecked the
electric Light plant. The force of the
explosion blew boards, iron sheeting
AID scattered fragments 300 feet into
the air. One 16-foot tubular boiler
was hurled so feet into the mir and
landed in the kitchen of q house one
block distant Four men were in the
power plant when the explosion oc-
CURED, but all miraculously escaped
injury. Low water is supposed to
have caused the accident
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

Tom whstanore and Dan rs~ssr
were ambushed ON tho aed on Horse
erssk. on routs 10 Coy county circuit
oourt - Manchester, Er The former
was killed and che latter injured Bob
Travis was alse killeA ~ HsnnleA Cir
QUIT Judge Evsssole, fssri.s sssAssina-
ton. did not - to Manchester Esd the
opening OF court w,s delayed Griffins
and Philpots arc present in large rum-
bers, heavily armed Manchester is
crowded and the situation looks grave.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

1t is said sour grapes hang high. Sweet
ones have the same chance at hanging.
"a dose In time saves lives" DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases of every
sort.
The sails Of the yachts are big enough to
tie up millions of dollars wagered on them.
Scald head Is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes, but 1t can be cured.
Doan's Ointment, quick and permanent in
Its results. At any drug store, so cents.
When you are betting on sure thing
always hold out enough to pay your car
fare home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Notice to Wheelmen.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 25 cent bottle of
Henry & Johnson's Arnlca ana vi Lini-
ment If it fails to cure bumps, bruises,
scratches, chafes, cuts, strains, blisters,
sole muscles, sunburn. chapped hands OF
face, pimples, freckles, or any other all
ments requiring an external application.
Lady riders are especially pleased with Ar
MICA and Oil Linament, 1t is so clean and
nice to uss. Twenty five cents a bottle;
one three times as large for so cents.
Sprague q Co., Fl. A. Blackmar, j. s.
Haggart, j. G. johnson, Parkill & Son,
Collins & Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

A barn nesr Memphis and also oas
st Caro- were struck by lightning and
burned 70 the ground on the 2sd-
The Owosso c6al mine will shortly
add to its force of men. The men win
be imported from Ohio and Pennsyl-
vAnia
Owing TO the value of the hardwood
forests in the upper peninsula veneer
factory will be established at Mar
0uette.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Probate Order.

State Of Michigan, County of Shiawassee, SIS
AT session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, held at the Probate
ONCE, in the City Of Corunna on the 2Sd
day of September In the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety nine.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William r.
Payne, deceased; William e. Payne as admin
fstrator of said estate, having rendered to this
court his final account.
1t is ordered, that the SOth day of October next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, al said Probate
ONCE, be appointed for examining and allowing
said account
And II is further ordered, that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing, in THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating in
said county OF Shiawassee
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
Probate Repister
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Another Murder I'm Detroit.

Early in the morning on the 18th
while Joseph Meridian was guest at
a house of ill-repute in Detroit, quar-
rel between he and the landlady, Mrs.
Emma Stevenson, was entered into
which resulting in the woman pulling
a revolver and shooting him. Mer-
dian fingered until the evening OF the
18th when he died. Deceased was a
married man. Mrs. Stevenson's trial
is set for Oct. 9th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

State Of Michigan, County of Shiawassee, SIS
At session of the Probate Court for
said county, held at the Probate Office,
in the city of Corunna, on the 5th day
of October, In the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-nine.
Present. Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of George
Thomas, deceased; on reading and filing the
petition of Alfred r. Thomas, praying that ad-
minlstration de bonis non with the will an.
nexed OF said estate may be granted to James
A. Armstrong or some other suitable person.
IL is ordered that the 9th day of November
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for examining
and allowing said account
And IL is further ordered, that a CODY of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day Of hearing in THE Owosso
TIMES, a newsp lper printed and circulating in
said county of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
BY KATHERINE L. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
Announcement Regarding the County
Teachers Examinations for the School
Year I8oo-Iooo.
PLACES AND DATES.

PLACES AND DATES.
Until further notice the examinations will be
held as follows:
Corunna, beginning the last Thursday of
March,
Durand, beginning the third Thursday of
June,
Corunna, beginning the third Thursday of
Owosso, BEGINNING the third Thursday of
October
SCHEDULE.
All examinations will commence at 500 a. m
standard time. Applicants will write upon
photography. penmanship, geography, and
general history the first half day; arithmetic,
u. 5. history, and theory and art the second
half day; reading, algebra, civil government
and physiology the third half day; and gram.
mar, school law, botany, and physics (second
grade) the fourth half day; third day (for first
grade applicants only physics and geometry
The above schedule will be strictly followed.
REQUIREMENTS.
For third grade, not less than 20 per cent will
be accepted In grammar, arithmetic, history
civil government, geography, and reading, and
not less than IS per cent In any other branch;
for second grade not less than rs per cent in the
branches before named and not less than 20
per cent In any other branch; for first grade,
not less than S5 per cent In the branches before
other branch.
Applicants for first and second grades who
pass In part OF the branches may rewrte at the
next examination In those remaining. After
failing In two consecutive examinations they
must rewrite In all branches.
the branches must rewrite In all branches ex.
cept those In which they receive at least eighty
five per cent, and such third grade credits win
be carried until the next examination only
Before certificate will be granted to applicants
for third grade, who have never taught, they
must furnish sufficient proof OF having read,
carefully and studiously, page on Teaching"
"Swetts Methods OF Teaching" whites
School Management" or some other work on
teaching OF equal merit; and they must also
have familiarized themselves with the general
principles OF the "State Manual and Course OF
Study" The foregoing work is necessary in
order TO pass the subject of theory and art OF
teaching. Such third grade applicants must
also, possess the required knowledge OF school
law, the same as other applicants for certih-
Gates.
Attendance or non. attendance at the teach
ers institutes and the teachers associations
held in the county during the year next pre-
ceeding the examination, will be taken into
strict account In granting certificates Of any
grade.
o. L. BRISTOL,
Commissioner Of Schools.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
AStOr's Big Sale

William Waldorf Aston, according to
reports that were current in Wall
street, N. Y, on the cad, has disposed
of 49, 900 shares of Chicago and North
western preferred, the market price Of
which is more than $500 q share. II
the stock was disposed of for $500 a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Grain-O! Grain-O!

Remember that name when you want a
delicious, appetizing, nourshing food drink
to take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have used it..
Graf 40 is made of pure grain, it aids d.
gestlon and strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not stimulant but a health builder and
the children as well as the adults can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about Il as
much as coffee. 15c any 25c per package.
Ask your grocer for Grain-O
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

troubles of her Sex.
MRS ANNA E. HALL, of Mill
dale, Conn, was all run down in
health and had completely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. Now she writes:
ct wish to thanh Won for what
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

eSASS AAe~N4 A&S . :
my husband that some
thing must be done, for
1 was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
tn e wonderful cures
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound had
performed, determined
to try it. I have taken
it and am happy to say l
am cured. l recommer
to all my friends and n
tire of telling the bene
have derived from its US
have you alone to thanl
my recovery"
MRS. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN, 1910 Mountain ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa. writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM
Three years ago I was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, was irritable
and cross. and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

In At Of insanity Frank e. Bah
cock. a farmer residing near Redwood
Fall, Mimi. murdered his wife and
three sons and then shot himself In the
mouth, dying instantly
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
There Is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed In all the
grocery stores q new preparation called
GRAlN.O, made Of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives II without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. 1t does not
cost over 4 as much. Children may drink
1t with great benefit. Is cts and 25 cts per
package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN.O.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

IRIS. PINKEAM says that rritabity indicates disease.
I'VE Women who nervous and snappish to be
pitied Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly Such need the
sci and of the peculiar
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

WANTED-SEvERAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
w persons to represent us as managers in
this and close by counties. Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight, bona-tide, no more, no
less salary. Position permanent. Our referen.
ces, any bank in any town. 1t is mainly office
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
selfaddressed stamped envelope. THE DOMIN.
ION COMPANY, Dept 3, Chicago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

Best estimates obtainable places the
Beers loss, during the first engage
ment at Glencoe, at 400 killed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
(Io|sdo, Saginaw & MusksGon Division }

Betwsea Owosso Junction and Muskegon.
Leave owosso Junction, 6:15 q. m. and 1885
: a. m.
Arrive. Owosso Junction, $50 p. m. and 7;Os
y. m.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

On the 18th 10 insurance companies
doing business in Missouri each paid a
fine of $1,000. The fine was for the
violation Of the antitrust laws.
The assessed valuation of Saginaw
county as reported by the commissioner
on equalization is Ss2 ,637, 357, of which
ss,914, 694 is personal property.
The Americas cup will not cross the
ocean this year Oh the Shamrock. On
the Goth the Columbia won the third
and last race necessary to hold the cup,
having won the three straight races
In the last race the American flyer
CROSSED the finish line mile ahead Of
the challenger.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

The building up of a great city depends
upon the building down of drainage and
sewerage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

The man who tries to heap Goals of fire
on the head of another often gets his hands
burned
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

The difference between pedagogue and
great scholar Is as marked as that between
demagogue and politician.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

Beware of the man who smiles when he
is glad; he is probably humorist
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
EVERYDAY
TALKS WITTY
WOMEN

your Vegetable Compound has done for has helped
than anything else suffered for long time with
vousnes pains in back and limbs and falling of the womb;
also had neuralgia in my head and could sleep. told
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

hams Vegetable Compound entirely cured take great
pleasure in writing this you and would be pleased
interviewed by any who afflicted with that distressing
complaint. l am very grateful to YOU
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
GRAIN. ETC.

.'Detroit--Hay, No. timothy, 81 olper ton
New Potatoes, 32c per bu. Live Poultry
spring chickens, Shc per ID; fowls, &c; tur-
keys, 9hc; ducks, &c Eggs, strictly fresh,
17c per doz Butter, best dairy. 17c per Id;
25c
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

SLEEPING AND PARLoR CAR SERVICE.
wEsTBOUND.
O02 a. m. train has Parior car to Grand Rap.
ids. Extra charge % cents
7a1 P. m. train has Parlor car to Granj Hav
on. Extra charge Is cents
EAsTBoUND
300 a. m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ell
xera charge IS cents. Pullman Parlor car DE.
S5roit to Toronto, connetcing with Sleeper for
she east and New York. Connects with q.
g. T. division at Durand for Chicago and pit.
and Bay City.
sos D. m. train has Parlor car TO Detroit. TX.
TIA charge Is cents, and Pullman Sleeping car
Detroit 10 Toronto, Suspension Bridge BufYaio.
Philadelphia and New York. Connects at Du.
rand with C., ). and M. div. for Saginaw and
Bay CITY and with O. sc. T. for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

Some men are hike dice-easy to rattle
and hard to shake.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
DR.. MILES,
MeE'Wine

is sold by all druggists on guarantee,
first bottle benefits or money back.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
Or. Miles Medical Company, EIkhart. Ind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

q. II. HUGHES.
Asst. GENT p. & T. Agent.
e. wYKES, Local Aren't. Mich. Pass. Agent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

SWArIP. Is not recommended for
RO0T kidney. liver, or bladder
NOOh rouble it will be found just
the remedy you need. AT druggists in fifty
cent and dollar sizes. You may have q sample
bottle of this wonderful new discovery by mail
free, also pamphlet telling all about IT,
Address, DR.. Kilmer s. Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27

GA 9To RIA.
Bears the hIhs Kind You Have Always 8utk
s'', q N3HAIZ6
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
ANN ARBOR TINE TABLE.

TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY 81, 80
Trains leave Ow0ssO as follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Probate Order.

BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25

There will be "A one mile novice and a two mile
bandI,ap bicycle race at Knickerbocker Field on
Labor Day IN conjunction with the carnival OF
snort and II is expected that the contests will be
we'll hed Handsome prizes Will be given In each
race medals gold silver and bronze to first, second
"a tbtrd men Entries will close on August %
with ] E Sullivan No. Is Park Place. NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
SUPPLY or HAVANA CIGARS Not SMALLER

From time to time there have been stories in GER
tain newspapers to the effect that the supply OF
the fragrant Havana cigars had decreased ana
was further decreasing. as result OF the enots
OF powerful syndicates that were cornering inc
product and the devastation OF Cuba under span
ish misrule Those who knoS the facts nave
smiled at this
man who handles large numbers OF Havana
cigars said TO Tribune reporter yesterday;
.'Instead of there being scarcity OF Havana
cigars Il would be the truth 20 say that 'ho
supply OF Havana cigars exceeds the demand
Their prices to-day are just what they have been
the few years; is there any likelihood OF An
advance In price. You buy to-day genuihs
Havana cigar fer 10 cents. but 1t will be compara-
lively small. From 10 cents the price runs up ae-
cordng to the size and quality.
"A new syndicate has recently been formed tha'
Will control about 70 per cent OF the Havana 'iop,
but the prices will be the same. Mr. BOOK anu
Ferdinand Hrsh, both OF whom are now In Eut t
are at the head OF the new syndicats lney n 10
and Book q Co U.imted). The syndicate conuSs
the following brands of cigars: La Rosa; Ia
Intmidgd Selection Especial d. Book q 60, nenfs
Clay Espanola, Vilar Vnar, Flor de fnclan III, ~
Africana Flor de Pedro Murias La tomet0'a, a.
Carolina, Manue. Garcia La Antiguedad am
Vencedora IL bv any chance the synoleaan,
tried to advance prices IL would have strong cosn
petition from such brands as H. Upmann. C4oa"a''
Flor dc Partagas and many otherA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
GOLF.
THE vICTORS AT PITTSFIELD.

Pittsheld. Mass. Aug. "a (SpeciaD.-The first
round of match play for the managers cups was
played on the Country Club course this afternoon.
The women's class carried the gallery with H. there
being much rivalry and interest in the match The
closest game played between Miss Jullana Cut
ting. the daughter OF Colonel and Mrs. Walter Cut
ting OF Pttsheld and New-York. and Mrs We'll. OF
New-York. Miss Cutting won up In 10 holes. Mrs.
w F. Hawkins beat Miss Grace Allen by default.
Mrs e A. Mance beat Miss Olive Barker up and 5
TO play Mrs Louis Chauvenet beat Miss Marie
EDDY OF New-York, up 6 TO play.
Tomorrow Miss Cutting and Mrs. Chauvenet
and Mrs Hawkins and Mrs. Manice Will play the
semi finals In the mems class the most interesting
match was between John Barker or Williams Col
lege and j. McA. Vance OF the Country Club.
Barker won by up. 10 play. r. A. Thomson
beat f. A. Manice up TO play; F. d. Burns beat
H. n Wilson by default II. w. Allen beat r.
Schaffe of Prince on, 4 up, to play Thomson
will play Burns and Allen will play Barker in the
seml-hnas tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25

tournament was In full swing large attendance
greeted the players and the play was interesting
throughout. In the scratch singles H. d. Little
the Princeton champion and f. r. rischer. metro
noI,tan champon had easy matches and unless
there are upsets will meet in the finals In the
handicap singles the handcapping has been zone
we'll and no seepers have crept In. r. r.. avery
NJ The New-York Athletic Club, and Glen Laugton:
of Toronto met even terms. and had me closes,
match OF the day. Laugton took the irst SET ana
Avery got the second In the third each alternated
IN TO nine, when the New-Yorker braced up am, ana
took the next two games and the match RAY
will he continued tomorrow In all contests
Scores:
Championship singles preliminary round-H Avery
boat scott Griffin Ga, rs: II. y. Fischer beat y
BeaIs 81, GO; r. d. Little beat Peter Porter 81
60
Handicap singles. preliminary round-k Beals mar lD'
Fischer lowe 4o beat A. rhibaudeu 90 9 h.i BAIRD
scratch Ga % "a; II. ". Cowan (scratchl peat
T. Hayes haf 30 Ga ia; D. Little lowe 3W os ~
r. r. Kinds 49, 90 g. H. Il. Avery lowe io'
beat Glen Laugton lowe 49,. is, "a. ll-9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
q ARRESTED AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
BUSINESS MAN ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN
BoIsTERoUs IN THE HOTEL.

BoIsTEROUs IN THE HOTEL"
Robert McCreery prominent lighterage man.
who gave his home Eighty-third-st ana Ams,er-
dam-ave was arrested I'm the rotunda or the Astor
House last night and locked up In the Church-sI'
police station on a charge Of being drunk ana dis-
orderly. He was later bailed out by Michaei j.
Callahan, a saioonkeeper and ex-Assemolyman.
McCreery and his brother and Frederick DaIzeh
were together In the Aston House dining room. Al
a table near them sat three Rutgers College men,
II is alleged that Mr. McCreery's brother mace
some remark about the students having their mar
parted in the middle. At this one OF the college
men arose from his seat. and, walking 70 the taoe
where the other men sat. asked young McCreery
whether his remarks intended for his party
and receiving an affirmative reply. promptly
knocked McCreery's brother down. The blow Ore"
blood. 49,,
McCreery then became boisterous, 1t is alleged.
and a porter called I'm Policeman Coen McCreeIx
refused 10 he quiet when the policeman reques,eu
him to. and swore louder than ever the poncehh,n'
says. He defed the officer 10 arrest hiii'
Coen then took him into custody. - l.,
McCreery is said 10 have a summer nome ~.
New-Jersey. After he had sobered up ne, wss
anxious TO have the occurrence kept out OF 'ne
NEWSPAPERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
BATTING AVERAGES.
Not out.
BOWLING AVERAGES.


Philadelphia Aug. 24.-Tt Is probable that Prince
Ranjltsinhjl, OF India. the famous cricketer will
bring a team Of English cricket players 10 this
country this fall TO play series OF three matches
with an eleven composed OF Philadelphia cricket
A cable dispatch has been received here from
the Prince saying that he has given up his cricket
tour to India this fall and that he will probably
arrive here September lS He will let the
Philadephians know definitely next week. The
Cricket Association OF this city made strong efforts
to have the Australians who are touring Eng
land visit this country. but they declined. The
association then tried to have "Ranjr' come. but
he, having already prepared to go to India also
refused. The change in the Princes plan Is a
matter of much pleasure to crcketers here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
NELSON LODGE WINS, 4 CLEAN VICTORY.

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