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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Woodruff and Sciota Farmers Club

The Woodruff and Sciota Farmers
Club met at the residence of Mr.. Geo.
Child, Thursday, April 49, After the
usual opening exercises the committee
on free mail delivery reported that the
necessary petition had been sent in.
Mrs. w. w. Berry reported that u
travelling library had been received A
number of those whose names were on
the program were absent on account of
sickness. Messrs. Headley and Wat
kins made a few remarks on "The
Farmers Duty in the Conventions. :"
Mr.. j. Woodbury., of Bennington, read
q paper on Road Making" which was
followed by discussion. Mrs. Headley
gave select reading and Mrs. Craw-
ford a recitation. Mr.. Bristol gave a
talk on Free Text Books and the
Township Unit System" Miss Bentley
gave recitation after which the choir
favored us with song. The question
box was conducted by j. Gibbs. The
club then adjourned to meet at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. Baker, on May
18th.
The program for the May meeting is
as follows: "PasG and Future Legisla-
tion," j. Gibbs; select reading, Mrs.
Watkins; 1.-The Past and Present Con-
ditions of Our Government, A. S
Purdy; recitation, Mrs. Houghton;
paper, Economy" Mrs. E. Hawley;
recitation, M. Crawford 1.-The Mother
in Her Relation to the District School,
Mrs w. HI. Berry; recitation, Mrs.
Purdy. The question box will be con
Quoted by N. w. Tucker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Hoods SuadabmlM
The Grave of Lafayette.

"While i'm Paris q short while ago,
said traveller, cit occurred to me that
it was a fitting act to make a pilgrimage
to the tomb of that illustrious French
man dear to the hearts of all American
patriots, Marquis de Lafayette. The
grave is situated in old Paris, within the
grounds of a convent that the ancestors
of Lafayette founded, and where repose
the remains of many of the French no
bility.
1.-THE first thing that attracted my
attention in connection with the hero's
tomb was, that above it floated silken
flag bearing the stars and stripes. 1t
seems that good many years ago an
American gentleman left in his will a
sum of money to be used for the special
purpose of keeping an American flag
forever flying above the grave of LaFay-
cite. This has been done without inter-
mission from the day the will went into
effect, and whenever, through the wear
of the elements, one flag becomes un-
serviceable, a new one straightway
takes its place. Through untold CEN
turtles the emblem of the country, which
in it's early struggles for liberty had his
beneticent aid, will wave above his
ashes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Bit of Ancient History.

At their recent auction sale, John and
James Ryan sold sheep at about 81 90 per
head. Wonder IL they recall ancient history
we'll enough to remember that sheep under
Cleveland and free trade sold at 80 cents
per head. The democratic principle Of free
trade is beautiful thing in theory, but In
practice-Ob, my!-Howell Republican.
The sarcasm in the above is better under
stood when 1t is known that John Ryan is
the editor of the Livingston Democrat, a
paper which is pronounced IN its advocacy
of free trade and free silver.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

The republicans Of Saginaw county gave
Col. Bliss strong endorsement at the con-
vention Monday aud elected as delegates to
the state nOmin ating convention their rep
resentative business men, who will work
earnestly for the nomination Of their fellow
townsman. The resolutions adopted are
as follows: Resolved, BY this convention,
that we heartily endorse the candidacy OF
Col. A. T. Bliss, for the republican nomi-
nation for governor of Michigan, and that
we pledge ourselves to use our influence
and our best endeavor in furtherance of
his candidacy
Resolved, That by reason of the record of
COL Bliss as loyal and steadfast republican
during his entire residence of over 80 years
in Michigan, his eminent fitness for the
position and his services In behalf OF the
party, we feel justified In asking the cordial
support of all republicans throughout the
statev
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

The last issue of the Loyal Guard con-
tanned the following reference to one OF
Owosso's citizens: Deputy Supreme Com
mander-!n- Chief L.. M. WoodiD, has been
doing some good work at Brighton and Dex-
ter. In each place he had the loyal coopera-
ton of the officers and members OF the local
Division. One thing Subordinate Division,
visited by Deputy Woodin can be- assured Of
there will be no misrepresentation or deceit
practiced by him. He is thoroughly re-
liable, trustworthy, conscientious christian
gentleman.
The latest scheme of the B I'll telephone
company is to throw out all cross connec
tons with towns operating independent
lines, so that country merchants will be un-
able to talk with Detroit wholesale houses.
Fenton is among the towns that would be
affected by this move, and the inability OF
members of the local company to talk with
Detroit houses would be distinct inco--
venieDce, and also decided damage to the
Detroit houses, as they would lose large
amount of trade. The Bell company will
probably allow us to run our own exchange
for while yet Fenton Independent.
The u of NJ. students returned from
their Easter vacation M ,nday evening and
are back at work again.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Col. Bliss at Muskegon.
From the Muskegon Chronicle.


Colonel A. r. Bliss, of Saginaw, the
we'll known candidate for the repubi.
can nomination for governor. arrived
in the city at o'clock Thursday even,
ing and remained until noon today,
when he left for Grand Rapids. He
dropped down here entirely unan.
nounced. but the word soon spread
about town that Colonel Bliss was at
the Occidental hotel, and during the
evening considerable number of citi
zens. mostly we'll known republicans.
called on him and passed pleasaul
hour discussing matters in general and
questions of state politics and the
prospects for the gubernatorial nomina,
ton in particular.
Colonel Bliss appeared to be in ex
cellent health and was in the best oil
spirits. He spoke candidly and very
hopefully of his prospects for receiving
the coming nomination. He isdisposed
to concede that both ID. M Ferry and
j. S. Stearns will lead him in the mum
Der of votes on the first ballot, but
Colonel Bliss hopes and expects to gain
enough strength from the lesser candi
dates as they drop out and from the
other leaders as The balloting progresses
to make him the winner. He said he
found very warm feeling toward him
in all parts of the state, even in sec.
tions that may be expected to support
other candidates on the early ballots.
The fact that he came so near being
nominated four years ago is counting
in his favor now. 1t seems to have
been quite the way with Michigan
republicans to make tie gubernatorial
nomination from the list of those who
had come up for that honor before pre-
vious state conventions
Of the 80 counties of the state, Col
onel Bliss stated that 81, or about one
third, will elect delegates at the same
county conventions for both the coming
state conventions. Already a number
of counties have elected their delegates
for the nominating convention. Col.
Bliss claims 80 of these delegates, a
good many more than are for any
other candidate. In the next six or
eight days many more delegates will be
elected
So far, said Colonel Bliss, only the
best of feeling has been shown between
the various candidates and their sup
porters. He expressed the hope ard
expectation that this fortunate condi-
ton would continue through the cam
paign.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Wireless Telegraph.

It Is said that successful experiments
have at last been accomplished In wireless
telegraphy, and this would undoubtedly be
a good thing, and revoluti0nize many ways
of doing BUSINESS. One writer has gone SO
far as to say that wireless telegraphy is the
greatest discovery of the AYE. We beg to
differ. Don't overlook Hostetter's St0m-
ach Bitters when you talk about the great
things of the world. This peerless medi-
cine has done more to promote health and
settle stomach troubles than any other
medicine In existence. 1t cures dyspepsia,
indigestion, malaria and constipation. 1t
never fails. Try II, and be sure and Get the
genuine, with Private Revenue Stamp over
the neck of bottle. Don't let the druggist
palm off q substitute"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Oak Grove Farmers Club.

o, Thursday, April 10, the Oak Grove
f rmers' Club met at tina home of Mr.. and
NJ q. Albert S.raucN This was the first
II ernoon sessio, OF the season. The meet
ing WIS called IN order at two o'clock by
Pre- -ident w Il Strauc
rhs opening exercises consisting of sing
ing by the club, prayer by the chaplain,
more singing, followed by reading the
minutes of the last meeting, and reports Of
standing committees, were soon over and
the regular iprogram was then opened by
Mrs. N. Wilson who gave very interesting
select reading, "Being Neighborly."
This was followed by Mr.. j. Eveleth with
talk on "rhe duty OF delegates at the
| cjming conventions" He said every man
ought TO attend the primaries and the
county conventions, and help nominate the
man or men they want; otherwise do not
find fault with what is done by those who
do attend. Mr.. A. Wdgley followed on
the same subject and while he agreed with
| Mr.. Eveleth In the main he believes that ii
Is the duty of American citlzans to work for
''direct legislation" as he believes that
only in that way can we have govern
ment of the people by the people and for the
people.
M. Earl Vests paper, "a Tribute to
Women" came next, and no one who heard
| 1t will doubt for moment the exalted posi-
ton woman holds in M . Vests estima-
| tiOp.
Mrs Winnie's paper, biography of ID.
L. Moody" was given in a clear and Inter
estinS manner.
Looking Backward" paper by Mrs. j.
F. Bilhimer was very interesting and en-
couraging resume of the last twelve months
of our club work, that being the time that
the Oak Grove club has been so efficiently
aided by Mr. and Mrs. Blhimer.
Next came the question hox, "Do you
want direct legislation" being the most i'm
portant question: Somebody wanted to
know, "What is direct legislation" l be-
lieve the question was thoroughly answered
by Will q ole and A. Wrigley.
The program was enlivened throughout
Hope Winnie, Miss Tlila Strauch, Miss
Whitaker, of Holly, who favored the club
with two selections Of vocal music, and
Miss Rsna Green, OF Newburg, who gave
two fine selections of instrumental music.
Title Strauch and Anna Eveleth gave reci-
tatiOns.
After listening to the program committee
tell of the gpod things in store for next
meeting we adjourned for supper, and such
supper! Mr. editor, did you ever hear any
one tell about "stingy farmers" Well you
would never believe a word of such talk
after being served with such meals as our
entertainers set out, great platters of pink
ham, golden butter, bushels of biscuit,
loads of cake, cheese and pickles without
STINT aud coffee-all you could drink-and
mountains of ice cream, anu bananas by
the hundred.
The next meeting will be at j. N. Nc
Brides on the 18th of May at one O'clock
d. m.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
For Their Own Interests.

A number of gentlemen in Marion town
ship four years ago worked hard for Bryan
and free silver, honestly believing that
prosperity would come along that line.
After Mckinley was elected they said ii
the republicans would bring prosperity as
they had promised, they would believe and
vote that way. They now say prosperity
has come in even better measure than they
expected, and they are not going to make
fools of themselves any longer by voting
against their own interests. What is true
in Marion township is true elsewhere
Howell Republican
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Probate Court.

Clark S. Turner, of Venice township,
was appointed guardian over the estate
of his six m nor children, Eunice Turner
and others.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hagan was appointed
administrators of the estate of her deceas-
ed husband, John Hagan, late of Ben
nington. The estate is valued at about
$4,000. John Doyle and Robert Powers
were named as appraisers. Claims will
be heard before court.
Guardians were appointed over Rose
Hawkey and other minors, and over Ed
ward Murray and other minors.
Otto Krell will render his final account
as administrator of the estate of Charles
p. Weeden, deceased, on May 2lst.
In the estate of Joseph and Ed MUIR
ray, minor children, residing in Zenick,
Ohio, and Monroe, Mich, respectively,
Thomas Murray has been appointed
guardian.
The will of j. j. Parmalee, deceased,
of Rush township, has been filed for pro-
bate. Hearing May 2Sth. The property
consists of 81 900. After debts are paid
everything is left to the widow, the son,
Carl Parmalee, and grandson, j. Harold
Stevens, being left out. Had the widow
died, the son would have received two
thirds of the property and the grandson
one-third. The grandson's portion
would have been held in trust, however,
until he became 80 years old.
Crawford E. Fuller petitions the court
that he be appointed administrator OF
the estate of Ransom S. Fuller, deceased.
Estimated value of the estate 5000.
Hearing May 2lst.
The last will and testament of Alvin
Evans, deceased, late of Owosso, has
been filed for probate by the widow.
Sarah A. Evans, who states the value of
the property to be about $1,000. De-
ceased left two sons. Hearing May 2Sth
The will was executed March 18th, 1871
and bequeaths the entire estate to the
widow, who is named as executor of the
will
Thos. Marvin rendered to the court his
final account as administrator of the es-
tate of William Marvin, deceased. An
order was made assigning the residue Of
the estate to the heirs at law.
The adjourned hearing upon proving
the alleged will of Elisha Mitchell, de-
ceased, came on this morning. Attorney
Chapman was present with parties who
were witnesses to will and j. M. Gormley
who drafted the will. A. L. Chandler
will contest the will.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Marriage Licenses.
Americans.

Ian Maclaren is writing about Ameri-
cans still. This time in the North
American Review he says:
mo man goes slow if he has the
chance of going fast, no man stops to
walk If he can ride in trolley car, no
one goes in trolley car if he can get a
convenient steam car, and by and by
no one will go in steam car if he can
be shot through pneumatic tube. No
one writes with his own hand If he can
telegraph, no one telegraphs if he can
telephone, and by and by when the
spirit of American invention has
brought wireless telegraphy into
thorough condition, a man will simply
sit with his mouth at one hole and his
ear at another, and do business with the
ends of the earth In a few seconds,
which the same machine will copy and
preserve in letter books aud ledgers
1t is the Americans regret that at pre-
sent he can do nothing with his feet
while he is listening at the telephone
but, doubtless, some employment will be
found for them in the coming age -
Normal News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Millions Given Away.

II is certainly gratifying TO the public to
know OF one concern which Is not afraid to
be generous. The propriet0rs of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and colds, have given away over ten million
trial bottles and have the satisfaction Of
Knowing ii has cured thousands OF hopeless
cases. Asthna, Bronchitis, LaGrippe and
all Throat, Chest and Lung diseases are
surely cured by it. Call on j. s. Haggart
and Will e. Collins & Co. druggists, and get
10ct trial bottle. Regular size soc and
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

Drink less-breathe more; eat less
chew more; clothe less-bathe more;
ride less-walk more; sit less dig moref
waste less-give more; write less-read
more; preach less-pratice MORE
Music Life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
To Accommodate

those who are partial to the use of atomizerr
in applying liquids into the nasal passages
!O- catarl hal troubles, the prOprietOrs pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price in
Guiding the spraying tube Is rs cents
Druggists or by mail. The liquid embOdies
the medical properties of the solid prepar a.
ton. Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the
secretous but changes them to natural
and healthy charac.e. Ely Brothers, So
Warren 81 N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Should a man fail in business, viii

Should man fail in business, which
often happens, the knowledge of paint
ing on china, embroidering, ora smat-
tering of music will not help the girls
to support the family. One might as
well yoke circus dancing horse to the
pillow and expect it to do good work.
For this reason every boy and girl
should be taught something practical
Money Maker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Advertiser.

Shawassee county, the first of the larger
counties of the state to hold its convention
preliminary to the state republican conven-
tiop, to be held at Detroit. May 3, took
decided ground in indOrsing the admlnistra-
ton of President Mckinley, and In every
line of the resolutions, which were adopted
with enthusiasm, there is evinced staunch
support for every act of the administration
-IOnia Sentinel
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Flag Days for May.

May 1, May Day.
May 8 1861, Lincoln calls for volun-
teers.
May IA, 1907, Founding of James.
town.
May IS, 1869, Pacific Railroad com.
pleted.
May "a, 1914, First teregraph message.
May %, 1903. X. w. Emerson born.
May 20, 1886. Patrick Henry born.
May 80, Decoration Day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
"Youwill find this bright world if

You will find this bright world if
you do your best to make it So"
The best use of money is to spend it
so that some one will be made happy"
Happiness and riches may be Sc
cured by those who educate so as to
deserve them"
''Cure tie cough and save the life." DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs
and colds, down to the very verge of cor
sumption.
THE difference between myself and
other men consists in the habit l have
acquired of more completely concentra-
ting my attention and holding it longer
upon subject than most men, Be-
cause l have acquired the power of in
tense and prolonged attention, am
able to accomplish what others fail to
Newton.
81 had running, itching sore on nv
leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching Instant
", and quickly effected permanent cure. -
q. w. Lenhart, Bowling Green, o.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

K. y. Dewey on last Monday took formal
possession of the Owosso post office and for
the next four years will shuttle the mail in
that city. Mr.. Dewey has always been an
efficient and up-to-date editor, and there is
no doubt he will be just as efficient p. NJ.
Here's success to Owossos editor-postmas-
ter.-VernOn Argus.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

The Shiawassee county republican con-
vention was held last week and was most
harmonious affair The nomination OF
delegates for the state nominating, sena-
torial, and congressional conventions went
through with scarcely murmur The
delegation to the convention are pledged to
be solid for Col. Bliss for governor. - Caro-
Advertispr
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
A Horrible Outbreak.

'Of large sores on my little daughters
head developed into a case of scald head''
writes: @. ID. lsbill, of MorgantoD, Tenn,
but Bucklen's ArDica Salve completely
cured her. It's guaranteed cure for
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum, Pimples,
Sores, Ulcers and Piles. Only 25c at j. s..
Haggart and Will K. Collins & Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
S3sVE US
EMyZEx.. ,SgS2W

1t is very palatable and easily
Cigcsted. If you will take plenty
OF fresh air, and exercise, and
SC0TT'S EMULSION steadily,
there is very little doubt about
your recovery.
There are hypophosphites in 1t {;
they give strength and tone up the
nervous system while the cod-liver
oil feeds and nourishes.
soc. and $780, all druggists.
SCOTT * BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

CHASING pupils too high, rushing
them through books, and promoting
pupils when not prepared, are base un.
professional tricks and are character
istics OF the demagogue. Popularity
gained bythis swindling pupils and par
ents will not last. Only by conscien-
tiously doing thorough and good work
can you win reputation that will en-.
dure"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

Shiawassee county is certainly getting its
share of free mail rural delivery for which
Congressman Fordney is entitled to much
credit. A route has been established south
OF Bancroft and one is expected out OF
Byron and one north of Durand.-Vernon
ArQna
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
Mothers! Mothers! Mothers!

bow many children are at this season
feverish and constipated. with bad stomsch
and headache. Mother Gray's Sweet Pow
ders Tor Children will always cure 10
worms are present they will certainlv re-
move them. at all druggists. Ok cts
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allan
Omsted, lie Roy, N. Y. '" o.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
FORDNEY'S FIGHT.
In Behalf of the Old Soldier Attracts
Attention.

Attention.
Washington, April 23.- Congressman
j. w. Fordney, of the Eighth, Is likely to
become known from one end of the country
to the other on account of his conflict with
Talbert over pension matters. He has
heard from manv points, but was some
what surprised this morning when he re-
ceived nine-page letter from Edward l..
Cuttop, a lumberman and produce dealer In
San Francisco, in which his course against
Talbert was commended, and Cutton wrote
that he was glad there was one man from
the old state he hailed from who had taken
up the cudgel against the foe Of the old
soldier.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

The workings of the child mind ara
curious. One Sunday afternoon I gave
li'.le ooy tremendous blowing up
Tor being very naughty. kept Il mn
ior three or four minutes, and he
listened attentively and respectfu,,v
and OF course thought was MAXIM
an impression. He then looked up and
said in the most innocent tone. co..
cats deadw-Exchange. W.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

Americans are known as dyspeptic pee
pie. The extent of this disease may b.
inferred from the multitude of SD called
medicines offered as a remedy. They al
often in tablet form and have no value
excel as palliatives of the Immediate effec 6
of dyspepsia. The man who used them
may feel better but is surely getting worse.
They do not touch the real cause OF the dis
ease. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Disc0v-
cry Is medicine specially prepared to cure
diseases of the stomach and organs of
digestion and nutrition. 1t Is not made To
give temporary relief but to effect perma-
nept cure. In rinety-eight cases out OF
every hundred 1t cures perfectly aud per
manently.
1t has cost Dr. Pierce $25, 900 to give
away in the last year the copies of his PEG
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser,
which have been applied for. This book
of zoos pages IS sent free on receipt Of 81
one-cent stamps to pay expenses of mailing
only. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

'Now good digestion waits on appetite,
and health on both" II 1t doesn't, try
BurdOck Blood Bitters.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27
GRANDMA
HAD
CONSUMPTION

and l am afraid I have in
herited it. / do not feel
well ; l have a cough F: my
lungs are sore; am losing
Iiesh. What shall I do?
Your doctor says take care OF
yourself and taEe plain cod liver
Oil, but you can't take Il. Only
the strong. healthy person can
take it, and thew can't take il
icug. 1t is so rich it upsets the
stomach. But you can take
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-04-27

Dlphtheris, sore throat, Group. Instan,
relief. permanent cure. DR.. Thomas
Eclectrlc Oh. At any drug stOrs.