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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Ages of French Brides.

Only 10 out of 100 young women
marry between the ages of Is and 20
years in France. From 20 to 25 years
the average Is 60 out Of 100. The fur
Their from her 25th year the maid trav-
els the simmer are her chances for
marriage; still up to 30 years the nup-
tial chimes ring out for % out Of 100.
Maids from 80 to 35 years old have
IL chances In 100; from 35 to 40 years,
6, and from 40 to As years. only In
100. There is only one lucky female In
100 who marries when between as and
80 years old. 1t must not be sup
posed, however, that after so oblivion
covers the hearts of belated maids.
Even between the years Of go and 65
there is chance for one maid among
365. The strongest competitors maids
have to encounter are the widows, for
they marry with equal, II not better.
chances than their single sisters.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19

Between the age of fifteen and forty-fye,
the time when womanhoOd begins and
motherhood ends, it is estimated that the
aggregate term of wOman's suffering is ten
years. Ten years out of thirty! One third
OF the best part of a wOman's life sacrificed!
Think of the enormous loss of time But
time is not all that is lost. Those years of
suffering steal the bloom from the cheeks,
the brightness from the eyes, the fairness
from the form. they write their record in
many crease and wrinkle. What a boon
then to woman, is DR.. Pierce's FavOrite Pre-
scription. 1t promotes perfect regularity
dries up facilitating drains, heals alterations
cures female weakness, and establishes the
delicate w0manly organs IN vigorous and
permanent health. No other medicine can
do for woman what is done by DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
PIE soNAL MENTION.

u. S. Grant. Jr.. OF California, re-
sembles his famcus father not only in
face and flrure but In voice and in Il
thousand little mannerisns and traits.
Colonel Funston, the colonel of the
Twentieth Kar. rs. is very brave man
but not a bag orc With all his clothes
on he weighs nnety-eight poun6s.
King Humbert is vegetarian. He
lives entirely on vegetables and fruits.
The doctors have forbidden him to
drink coffee, and his beverage is Bor-
deaux and plenty of water, The king
never feels so well as when his fare is
bread, potatoes and oranges. Peaches
are his favorite edible.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Little Johnny Got Mixed.

The minister had been invited to din
ner one day, and little Johnny was be-
ing instructed how to act. His man,
ma had told him that the minister
would ask him his name. and he must
answer Johnny" Then she said the
good man would inquire his age. and he
Should reply rs years" After drilling
Johnny In these questions. she re-
marked that the preacher might ask
him where all bad little boys went. and
he was to tell him that they went 10
h. Johnny thoroughly understood
his business, and when the curate ar
rived he was ready for business.
The clergyman took little Johnny up
on his knee.
What is your name. my little mann"
he began.
Johnny; years old; go to h"
replied the little man
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
When Patti Demanded a Tow.

Although Adeina Patti has recently
installed a new head at her castle at
Craig-y-Nos, it is doubtful if Baron
Cederstrom will be other than figure
head.
When in her young days the famous
singer was touring America, the i'm
presario who was managing little Ade-
lima as an Infant prodigy" found II
necessary to give her a valuable little
toy each time she appeared
One evening in Cincinnati he forgot
the usual gift. Very WE'LL" said Patti.
then / don't sing!'
But the house is filled and the audi
ence is waiting" said the distracted
manager After much trouble the
manager purchased toy and tossed II
at the feet of the sonGstress, who at
once tripped on the stage and began to
sing as only Patti can sing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Enormous Reservoir Dam.

The foundation stone Of the great
reservoir dam at Assouan on the Nile
was recently laid by the Duke of Con-
naught. The dam will consist of a
huge wall of granite, mile and a
quarter in length. rs feet high in places
and 30 feet to 40 feet In width. This
enormous structure, unparalleled by
any similar work will intercept the
current of the Nile. and form an arti-
fetal lake occupying about go square
miles in area. three times the size Of
the Lake Of Geneva, and holding 1,OOo.-
100000 tons of water 1t is computed
that from this great reservoir $500
square miles of desert will be converted
into cultivated land by means of irri-
cation canals, which the fellaheen are
adopts at making.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Real Estate transfers.

j. Waters TO F. Dodge, lot on sec 20,
Lalngsbuig, $50
F. Dodge to J. Waters, lot on sec 20,
Laingsburg, $500.
f. Allen to H. Lape, lot %, blk 8, Nab
belts add, Ovid, 500.
II. Pratt to w. J. Mccullough, nd nwl
sec Is, Shiawassee, $500.
j. Schumacher to w. Plerson, lot 3 blk
4, d. Z. Co.'S 5lh add, Durand, $1,000.
j, Armstrong to Ii. & M Wilkinson,
lot and pit and blk 3, VanAkin's add,
Vernon, 500
w. Berry to w. n. Berry, WI swt sec Is
and nj Cd set sec IA, Sciota, $1,000.
NJ. Goodrich to NJ Williams, nw4 nwf
sec 10. Fairfield $Sl2.
Nj. Benson to j. Thomas, 50 nj nwf sec
4, Woodruff, 5000.
ID. b. Holmes to G. q M. Simmons, pit
lot blk 4, Holmes add, Duland, $3.50.
A. Patterson to E. Allngham, g 20 feet
lot 3, blk rs, Owosso, $500.
J. Van Sycle to c. Rhodes, pit lot 10 blk
2S, Owosso, $500
j. Heneisen to III. and j. Heneisen, pit
ed nwf sec "a, Antrim, 5000.
w. Lovelace to F. Stowell, lot blk SO
and lot blk 70, Byron, $3.50.
Nj. Brtton to p. Mills, 5a on sec 20,
Burns, 5000
A. Black to G. and M. Abrey, pit lots IL
and II. blk 2, Gales add, Morrice, 800.
A. Fair to H. Marshall, lot and pit lot
5, blk 81, Corunna, $75.
T. Markham to L. Brewer and wife, lot
blk 2, Struber's sub, Owosso, $500.
j. Elton to ]. Armstrong, lot on sec g.
Vernon, $500.
G. Haley to B. Brown, und4 lot 4, blk
2, McKelops' add, Perry, $780,
5. Stewart to A. f. Hartshorn, WI sw4
sec IA, Bennington, $500.
A. Deckert to G. Sample, lot AZ blk Is,
Woodlawn Park, Owosso, 800.
l.. Brookins to w. Brookins, nw4 sw4
sec SO, Middlebury, $500.
B. Barrett to A. Barrett and wife, la in
Sc corner sec %, Hazelton, 5000.
r. Wallace to j. Locke and wife, pit mel
sec 20, Perry, $1,000.
d. G. Cooper to V. Potter lot blk 7,
Maple Ridge Park, Owosso, 500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
CouIdn't BE Divided.

In Felix Moscheles' Fragments OF
an Autobiography" occurs the follow
ing: Madame Schumann was wanted
to play at little musical reunion, but
she did not respond. Mr.. Moscheles
was deputed to approach her. WAS
she inclined to play?" Particularly
disinclined," was the discouraging re-
spouse. The envoy mentioned her hus-
bands's Carnival" "One part l par
ticularly love, the March of the Da-
vidsbundler.' If l could only hear you
play just that page or twov' This
reused her. Page or two, indeed!'
she cried. "Wenn man den 'Carnaval'
spielt, spielt man Inn ganz." when
one plays the "Carnaval' one must
play 1t all) And she played the whole.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Honesty Handsomely Rewarded.

In the course Of the settlement last
week the Office boy In the employ Of a
broker in the London Royal Exchange
buildings found a check for s2,S00 In
the street. 1t was made payable to q
certain mining company in the city, and
thither the boy took 1t. on the advice of
his employer. The officials of the COM
pany were highly gratified both at the
honesty of the boy and at the saving of
considerable inconvenience and possible
loss to themselves, and to mark their
sense Of the boys honesty they pre-
scented him with the magnificent sum of
sixpence. 1t is contemplated to invest
this reward in sound colonial securities
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Vernon.

Guy Davids has thrown up the job OF
high prices. A Mr.. Lawrence, of Durand,
has been awarded the contract at an adj
vance of $3.50 00-Ernest Sidney has ac-
cepted position with the Durand Bank as
assistant cashier, and will commence his
labors there the 10th of June. Mr.. Sidney
has been with w. ID. q A. Garrison fol
about four years, has always been efficient
and courteous in his dealings with the pub
lie, and has made many close friends who
will regret his departure. Argus.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Farm ers' Club Meeting.

The N f Farmers Club was enter
tanned at the lovely home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Blackman, May 3rd Nearly
every family responded to rol call.
After the usual opening exercises, we
listened to select reading by Mrs. Smed-
ley, Women and Newspapers 1t
was quite suggestive for those who be-
lieve woman's sphere is to attend to her
household duties and leave intellectual
pursuits for the men. Mrs A. w, Perry
gave the experience of one family with
folding bed. Mrs. p. Kline told how
the boys gave their father the bumper
degree with vicious goat and cayenne
pepper, the story was especially interest
ing to those who have passed through a
similar experience REGULATIONS by Ada
Cole, How Man Taught Woman to
Shut Bureau Drawers" Mrs, Owen, "a
Lazy Mans Worry" Mrs. Peter Patchell;
''How the Young Man Came Home, who
Thought He Could Make Fortune in
the City," Organ solo by Irma Perry;
quartette, 'Mary's Lamb" to the tune
of Battle Cry of Freedom" sung by
Misses Bessie and Maude Patchell
Messrs. Ray Conrad and j. o.. Marks;
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen sang the old song.
"Sweet Afton;" solo by Ada Cole, "My
Old Kentucky Home
The Torrens Bill was the question
for discussion, j. j Patched led, fol-
lowed by G.. S. Patchell, j. G. Curtis, G.
Potter, L. Cooling, A. Vincent, and A.
Cole, The principal points brought
out in the discussion were in favor of
the bill, the shutting out of land sharks,
who make it their business to look up
tax title land as all claims against a
two years after the proprietor gives
notice of his ownership: another point,
after one receives certificate of owner
ship, that annuls all previous claims, so
in giving title to another, the records
do not have to be searched only to find
his certificate the Objectionable feature
is the expensiveness of it. The ques.
ton of sending for binder Irvine, was
discussed and committee appointed
to look after it.
Mr.. Allen was. introduced and gave
talk on sugar beet culture, and tried to
work up an interest in the Alma Beet
Sugar factory, but the members could
not see where the farmers were to get
their profits out of The business.
Next in order came the question box,
which was conducted by A. W. Perry
Several questions were given out, but
the one of most interest was the appar-
ent unfairness of merchants discount
ing the price of butter and eggs when
they pay cash, but not discounting the
price of their goods when the farmer
pays cash for them. One way to rem
edy this would be TO have one man in
each village make speciality of buying
butter and eggs for cash, then the farm.
er could spend his money as he pleased.
Some thought if this was done the
farmer was in duty bound to patronize
his own town exclusively.
Adjourned to meet with Mr.. and Mrs.
Potter in June.
A bountiful repast was served in APP
proved style, after which the members
seemed to forget 1t was so near night
and fingered for a social chat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Otis to Garrison zamboanea.

Washington, May let is expected
at the war department that Gen. Otis
will take steps at once to replace the
Spanish garrison at Zamboanga with
United States troops. The indications
are that comparatively small force
will suffice, provided that it is sup
ported by one or two gunboats. The
place is one of great strategic import
ance, being the capital Of the island
Of Mindanao, the second largest in the
Philippine group, and a good seaport.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
feet. and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunlons. It's the greatest COM
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating. callOus and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold
by all druggists and shoes stores. By mail
for Csc in stamps. Trial package free.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadmap of
Newark, Mich. In the Civil War. 1t caus
ed horrible Ulcers that no treatment helped
for 20 years. Then Bucklin's Arnica Salye
cured him. Cures Cuts, Bruises. Burns,
FelOn', Corns, Skin EruptiOns. Best Pile
c"re on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by w. f.. Collins & Co,
Druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Drink Grain-O

after you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t is not a medicine
but doctors order it, because 1t is healthful,
invigorating and appetizing. 1t is made
from pure grains and has that rich seal
brown color and tastes like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about Il as much.
Children thrive on it because 1t is genuine
food drink containing nothing but nourish-
ment. Is and CSC. at grocers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
To Cook New Peas.

Cover fresh peas with cold water,
season with salt and boil till tender.
Drain off the water, add three or four
little pats OF butter, and let the butter
melt through the peas. Pit them In a
vegetable dish and serve very hot. II
the peas are not sweet enough sweeten
them with . very little sugar.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mghtiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR Kings New Life
Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated glObule
of health, that changes weakness into
strength, istlessness into energy, bran-fag
into mental power. They're wonderful ia
building up the health. Only csc per box.
Sold 10y w Il Collins IL Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19

Asbestos is found in nearly all parts
Of the globe, but there is probably no
product Of inorganic nature about
which there is so much popular mys-
terry. The principal claim for this re-
markable product is that 1t cannot be
consumed by fire
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
appellate Court Opens To-day.

Springfield, Ill, May 16.-The Appel
late court, third district, will convene
here tomorrow for the May term. The
docket, which is not yet complete, will
contain approximately 100 cases, being
about the average for the May term.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Tells What Troubled Him.

IL have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for
rheumatism and kidney troubles. II has
done me more good than any other medicine.
My kidney trouble has entirely left me and [
am not bothered with rheumatism. Hoods
Sarsaparilla has cured me-" John +.
Monteath, 1914 Monroe St.. Saginaw, w.
s., Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Queen showed Her Good scn.e.

One evening recently the Queen of
Italy. accompanied by Ter mother the
Duchess of c enca, witnessed che of
Fregoli's Performances in the course
of which he carried out the a. Gacious
idea Of initiating E.rg EUr' bsrt to the
strairs Of the 'Ec=al March AS
usual. Freroli's Titat!on was SO good
that not en- tbs pubic, hut the queen
and Duo..ass OF Cenca were convulsed
with laughter TIE audience. recogniz-
ing her naiesty's good sense. rose to its
feet and save her majesty an ovation
which must have been a convincing
proof that evenings entertainment
had not affected its loyalty
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19

No man can cure consumption. You can
prevent IL though DIR Woods Norway
Pine Syrup cures coughs, colds, bronchitis.
asthma. Never fails.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
M arriage Licenses.

Bert E. Joy, Owosso. ....................... 81
Julia Yeoman, Owosso. .................... Is
Peter Helms, Howell. ...................... 20
Dora Schoutz, Corunna. 10
Milton Grow, Owosso ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
Lena Mehlenbacher, Owosso.. %
Edward Rourk, Owosso. 20
Ruby Wilkinson, Owosso. ................ Is
John L. Huffman, Grand Rapids........ 3S
Alice M. Headly, Laingsburg. ............ 20
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the Kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N. Y
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19

Hoods Pills give strength even while
their cathartic qualities are at work. Easy
to take.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19

Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema
or other tOrturing skin diseases. No need
TOR II. Doan's Ointment cures Can't
harm the most delicate skin. At any drug
store so cents,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
"Pnde Goeth
Before a Fall. I"

Some proud people think
they haze strong constita-
lions, and rdicnle the idea
of. disease. Sach people
neglect their health, let the
Blood ran doqvn and their
stomach kidneys and Rver
become deranged.
Don't be foolish about your health.
Use Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will
prevent the fall and save your pride.
ecrofulous Hip Disease MY boy
Willie had scrofulous hip disease from a
baby. Assesses developed. Months at
the hospital, with best treatment, did no
good. They said he would never walk
again. He was helpless and wasted away
20 nothing but skin and bone. Hoods
sarsaparilla had helped me, and gave It
70 him. Imagine my delight at wonder
full change. Assesses all healed, crutches
thrown away. He is now tall and stout,
perfectly well and the thanks are all due
20 HOODS Sarsaparilla. Other mothers with
crippled children should know this" MRS.
EMMA v. DUFF, Walpole, Mass.
Nervousness-"I was weak, nervous
and very delicate, staggered in attempting
70 walk. Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods
Pills made me well. i feel like another
person. MRS. LIZZIE SHERBERT, Conduit
Street, Ext, Annapolis, Nd
DyspepsIa-"W We all use Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t cured my brother-in-law and
myself OF dyspepsia. / owe my life to It,"
N. II. KIRK, 607 Franklin St., Philadelphia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-05-19
Hoods SaaJabmiM
%ZaZlaa lE5I2IIErU

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills, the non.irritatng and
only cathartie to take with Hoods sarsaparilla:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-03

the faculty of Fiske university, Nashville,
Tenn. He is to be assistant to he presi-
dent of the institution, and about half
his time will be spent in soliciting funds.
lie Will establish a home in Nashville,
Tenn, and when in the North will make
his headquarters at the home of his
parents in Andover, Mass.
Rev. w. w. Ogier of Thomaston, in an
article in lions Herald for April 10,
suggests the consolidation of the Maine
and East Maine conferences. He argues
briefly as follows: zone conference, en-
braeing the entire State, would have the
advantage of unity, obviating the i'm
preston OF a division. Outside the State
the impression seems to prevail that
Maine and Ea4t Maine are rival confer
ences; hence recognition and hOnors are
divided and seldom reach US. Union of
forces would make strong conference,
presenting solid front of over two hun
dred preachers, backed by Il church mem
bership of twenty thousand. Numer
ically, it would stand second in New
England. The territory would be large,
but smaller than in several western con-
ferences, where the facilities for travel
are inferior to those in Maine"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-03

The most common of all human ailments
is deranged digestion: the most agerayating
disease, Inherited by man, dyspepsia. In
sdious in its nature, varied in it's forms it
fortunes its victims, battles the skill of ply
scans and the power of medicine.
The primary cause of dyspepsia is lack of
vitality; the absence of nerve force; the loss
of the DEMONSTRATING elements of the blood.
1t is truism that no organ can properly
perform its function when the source of
nutriment fails when it is weakened ON one
hand and oyer-taXed on the other. When
the stomach is robbed of the uourishment
demanded by nature, assimilation ceases un-
natural gases are generated, the entire sys-
TEN responds to the discord.
A practical illustration of the symptoms
and torture of dyspepsia is furnished by the
case of Joseph I. Nandyke, 440 Hickory St.,
Scranton, Pa.
In telling his story Mr.. VandylSe says:
Give years ago, | was afflicted with a
trouble of the stomach which was very
aggrayatinc. | had no appetite, could not
enjoy myself at any time, and especially
was the trouble severe when | awoke in the
morning. ! did not know what the alment
was, but it became steadily worse and was
IN constant misery.
81 called in my family physician, and he
diagnosed the ease as eatarrh of the stomach.
He prescribed for me and had his prescrip-
ton filled. | took nearly all Of the medi-
cine, but still the trouble became worse,
and | felt that my condition was hopeless.
My friends recommended various proprie-
;ary remedies, some of them among the best
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-03

corporation charges very low prices for
all its goods, in fact, much less than the
retail prices This is most commendable
in MIR. Hal, and the workmen are able to
live very cheapy.
The arrangements for quarrying the
granite are complete. The stone is placed
on a car and taken to tine sheds. The
sheds have been erected IN the form of
big circle, and a huge derrick picks the
blocks from the car and places them in
one of the sheds. When the blocks of
granite are finished they are put back on
the car and earned to the wharf and
loaded on the boats. From the quarry to
the wharf is not more than 30 rods, SO
there is no unnecessary handling of the
stone nor waste of IN Dor. A large black
smith shop has been built and several
smiths are employed to do the black
smlthing. W hen the granite leaves the
sneds it IS all ready to be placed in po-
siti0n in the new building in Philadel-
Fhia The carving viii be done at the
quarries and some of it will be very elab-