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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
The Light of the World, or Our Savior in
Art
A. B. COvEY, Agt.

The Light of the World, or Our Savior in
Art.
Cost nearly 100000 to produce. Con-
tains nearly 100 full-page engravings of our
Savior and His Mother by the worlds great
est painters. True copies OF the greatest
Masterpieces In the art galleries of Europe.
Every picture Is as beautiful as sunrise
over the hilltops. Contains description Of
the paintings, biography of the painters, the
names and locations of the galleries in
Europe where the originals may be seen.
Also contains Child's Department, includ-
ing Child's Story of the Christ and His
Mother, beautifully written, to fit each
picture. This wonderful book, matchless
in Its purity and beauty, appeals to every
mothers heart. and In every Christian home
where there are children the book sells itself.
Christian men and women are making
money rapidly taxing orders. A Christian
man or woman can in this community soon
make 81 900 taking orders for Christmas
presents. Mrs. Waite, our agent In
Massachusetts,, has sold over $1,000 worth
of the books In very short time. Mrs.
Sackett, our agent in New York, has sold
over $1,000 worth of the books In a very
short time. The book is printed on velvet
finished paper, beautifully bound in
Cardinal Red and gold, and adorned with
Golden Roses and Lilies. 1t Is, without
doubt, the most beautiful book of this
century. Write for terms quickly and get
the management OF that territory. You can
work on salary or commission, and when
you prove your success we will promote you
to the position Of Manager and Cores
pondent, at q permanent salary, to devote
your time to attending to agents and the
correspondence. Wanted also State
manager to have charge of ONCE Misleading
city Of the State and manage all the business
OF the state. Send for terms. Address
THF BRITIsH-AMERIcANC Co, CoRcoRAN
Building. Opposite U. s Treasury, Wash
ipgtoD, ID. G. A--,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
How Masks Are Made.

Paper masks are made by doubling
one sheet Of specially prepared pa
per, wetting it and molding 1t by hand
over a face form. 1t is then dried by
artificial heat. Openings are cut for
eyes. nose and mouth, and 1t is painted
and decorated by hand as desired.
Wire masks are made by stamping a
piece of wire netting about a foot
square over face mold in a large ma
chine, inclosing the rough wire edges
in a narrow strip of lead. Then 1t is
painted. The painting is done by hand
In oil colors.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
Fast Rowling.

Below Is a story found In a recent
book, "Talks With the Old English
Cricketers," which prompts the reflec-
tion that there were giants In those
days" of the "old" cricketers.
A man who did a private business In
athletic requisites at his home In
Blackpool was one day approached by
a man who asked him If he kept a full
supply Of cricket requisites.
Certainly" was the response.
"Then," said the man gravely. "wrap
me up bottle Of arnica. a paper Of
court plaster and an arm sling am
going to play In a cricket match this
afternoon against Jack Grassland"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
Keeping His Promises.

Mrs. Synnex- When Tom asked me
to have him. he promised me that my
lightest wish would always be law
with him.
Mrs. Sauer-And Of course that was
all the promise amounted to-merely
empty words.
Mrs. Synnex-No, won't say that.
Tom always respects my lightest
wishes. 1t is In matters of Importance
where he Is bound to have his own
way.-Boston Transcript
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
GasIight ON Gems.

The appearance of all fine gems is
improved by gaslight. A perfect emer-
aid. despite its color, which in any
thing else would turn to dull gluish
hue. Is only intensified in bi illiancy Of
color by artificial light. The blue sap
phire. though darkened, remains true
to Its color, as by daylight. The alex
andrlte Is the only gem that changes,
turning from dark Divine to q bril-
liant blood red by candle or gas light.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
Cutting watch Glasses.

In the production Of common watch
glasses the glass Is blown into sphere
about meter in diameter, sufficient
material being taken to give the desir.
ed thickness. as the case may be. Disks
are then cut out from this sphere with
the aid of pair Of. compasses having
a diamond at the extremity Of one leg
There is knack In detachlng the disk
after it has been cut. A good work.
man will, 1t is said, cut 5000 glasses
In q day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
No Difference.

English Customer Ito manager Of
restaurant)-I see, Signor Maraschino,
that the American gentleman and his
wife, who have just left, drank moth
Ing but water with their dinner. Does
that make much difference in their
bill?
Signor MISUNDERSTANDING, sir. They
pay same as yourself and lady, who
ave champagne; Otherwise 'ow should
we live?-London Punch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
An Odd slim.

DR.. Johnson once met the village
postman trudging along the dusty road
on hot summer afternoon. The post
man observed that he had still a mile
to walk just to deliver one newspaper.
MY goodness" exclaimed the SYM
pathetic doctor. I'D never go all that
distance for such trifle! Why don't
you send II by postr'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
Muat Discriminate.

"For mercy's sake. Mildred" ex-
claimed Mrs. Highmore, shocked at the
negligee attire Of her youngest daugh-
ter, who had gone to the front door to
look at a. fire on the other side of the
street, don't you know you never
ought to appear in public with your
collar unbuttoned and your sleeves
rolled up except when you ar playing
golf p'-Chicago Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
How Goldfish Catch HOLSTERS.

II Is probably news to the majority
Of people TO know that the red, or rock
goldfish is n bitter enemy of the lob
ster that has just crawled out of his
shell and is soft and unable to protect
himself. During shedding time these
Holsters crawl up under projecting
socks, where the seaweed and kelp
are thick and where they find protect
Cd places in which to go through the
process Of slipping out of their old
shells and taking on a new coat of
mail, so to speak. For some days after
shedding the Holsters are weak and
unable to cope with those fish that
wage war upon them. This fact the
Goldfish seem intuitively to know, and
they will swarm around these retreats
In great numbers and wait for the
shedders to crawl out.
An old lobster fisherman said that
many times he had stopped his dory
over large number of these red cod
fish and watched their operations. He
had even dropped his line down and
dangled tempting bait within a few
feet OF them. Unless 1t happened to
tau directly In front Of their noses,
however, they would seldom take II,
as they were after lobster meat When
the thin shelled Holsters would crawl
out from beneath the protecting sea.
weed, the Goldfish would dart at them
and strike them fierce blows with their
tails, disabling them completely. They
would then fall to and devour the help
less crustaceans. This performance,
the lobster fisherman said, he had wit
messed many times.-Lewiston Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
Here il The Greatest Bargain We Eve
Offered Our Readers

THE Owosso TIMES, Twice-a-We'
Detroit Frr., Press, anu the Free Press
Annual Year Book and Encyclopedias for
1901, n valuable book of over $50 pages That
tells you all gu want 10 know. Over
40, 900 Ut the 1900 edition were sold at 25c.
each. IL Is the most popular book Ut the
kind ever rubNsh"d For further par
ticulars see auvoitls, ulent on another page
of this issue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23

Wanted-Boy over fourteen who
have no parents or friends to assist
them can get steady employment in
Northern Michigan at good wages, with
opportunities for promotion. Cheap
board and in healthy location. This
is a good opportunity for willing boys
who want to learn a trade. None but
those who are industrious and willing
to advance need apply. Address by
letter to "Woodworker," Office of this
paper.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
THANKSGIVING-Iooo.
Cheap Rates.

For the above the Grand Trunk Railway
System will make rate of one fare and a
third for the round trip from all stations
west of the Detroit and st. Clair Rivers and
to stations of connecting lines. Tickets
will be sold Nov. 27tb, 2sth and 30, valid to
return up to and including Dec. 3rd
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
GA - H IA.
s..n "a. nThs Kind You Have Always euv
as. = NxAzeMx
To Rent,

House and barn with acres of land on
N. Chapman street, blocks rom the Union
school; good we'll aud cistern In house; or
cnard aud other fruit; good opportunity to
raise poultry. and garden. Is quire or adj
dress at 216 N. Hickory ST., Owoeso, M ch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23

For above, the Grand Trunk Ry will
sell tickets at one fare plus % for round
trip, date of sale Dec. 1928 limited to return
Dec. 9th, 1900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23

International Live Stock Exposition, a
Chicago, III. Dec, Ist to 9Th, 1900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-23
g HIM.

r IL signature ia or box of the geuuin
laxative BrOl53 Quinine rablsss
IUs remedy that cures n cold I'm ono 60
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
vANLoToN's BODY FOUND.

The body OF Lewis VanLoton was
found Sunday afternoon in Long Lake,
but no great surprise was created there
by as 1t was suspected Immediately
after his disappearance, Monday night,
Oct. l5, that he had drowned himself.
An inquest was held and they decided
it was clearly case OF suicide, he prob
ably being mentally deraHged. The
burial occurred Monday at the Orleans
cemetery.
Mr.. VanLoton was over seventy years
OF age, and was we'll known, having
been resident OF Orleans township for
many years. Recently he has been
living with his son who lives on the
banks OF Long Lake, lane running
from the barn directly TO the lake a
distance of about 40 rods. He undoubt-
edly passed down this lane, got into one
OF the two boats fastened there, showed
out TO where the water was deep
enough, and deliberately jumped in.
He had on his pants, shirt and shoes
was all. He has son upon the Pacific
coast and also a daughter In northern
Michigan. He was seen to have quite
sum of money a short time ago which
has not been found yet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
WAS SHOT.

II. L. VanBenschoten had a little
experience last Thursday which he
does not really care to repeat. He
was passenger upon the Pere Mar
quette train bound for Portland and as
the train was near the S. II. OF g. a
bullet came crashing through the win
dow and cut hole through his over
coat. He was leaning forward in his
seat at the time talking to Mr.. Will
Spicer who sat in the seat ahead, or 1t
might haye been more serious II
caused considerable commotion among
the passengers who did not know but
what they were destined to experience
genuine western train robbery. II
was undoubtedly stray shot from the
gun in the hands OF some careless hun
ter. Van prefers that they should
make some one else their target next
tipna
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
MICHIGAN FACTORIES.
Statistical Evidences OF Prosperity Which
are Unimpeachable


are Unimpeachable
Factory inspection in Michigan was
established In 1893, under state author
ity and by state officials. They have
been painstaking and thorough. From
the records thus obtained the BANNER
learns the following facts:
In 1896 the inspectors found q per
cent OF the factories visited idle and
those that were found running were
employing 33 per cent less than capac-
ity, many OF whom were barely earning
a subsistence by few hours work each
day. The average pay had fallen to
S1.25 per day.
In 1897 the inspectors found but %
per cent Of the old factories idle. Dur
ing the year they found 234 new factor
les established and in operation. These
new factories were employing $50 per-
sons. All were working full time and
much nearer their full capacity. The
average wages had advanced to SIPS
per day.
When the factories were inspected in
1898 only s per cent were found idle.
During the year 273 new factories were
put in operation, employing 6,2l0 peo-
pie. All the factories were running
nearly to their full capacity. They
were averaging more than 10 hours
each day, and their daily wages had in
creased to $l.37 per day.
The year 1899 was prosperous one
for Michigan manufacturers. Only 6
per cent of all the factories in the State
were idle and more new factories were
built and put in operation than in any
year in the history OF the State, there
being 3l4 new institutions found by the
inspectors that we're employing 7,s4O
persons. More. factories were found
running day and night than ever before
The average wages paid was Sl39 per
! day.
The inspection for the current year
(1900) is not yet completed. Thus far il
shows less than per cent OF all the
factories idle, and 1S4 new ones have
been inspected which were employing
1908 persons. All are running nearly
to their full capacity, many having
more employees than was originally in
tended. The wages will average about
$l,4l per day.
Thus it will be seen that the Official
records show that l,005 factories have
been established and put in operation
in Michigan since January /, 1897
They are running on full time and are
employing 23,769 wage earners. Com
puted on basis OF 81. 40 per day, which
is less than the average wages paid fac
tory employees in Michigan at the pres
ent time, their pay-rolls will average
over 200 each day; about $2O0,OOI
each week; nearly 1866, 900 every month
and for a year OF 3l3 working days viii
reach the enormous sum Of 0,412, GAG
This is only for the new factories es
tablished since January 1st, 1897. Th
employees at work in Michigan factor
les for the current year will aggregate
nearly, or quite, 10000 persons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
SUNSHINE SOCIETY WORK.

Friday evening Mrs. Coville met with
the girls ia the Richardson boarding
house and organized a Sunshine Socie-
ty with twenty charter members. Off
GERS elected. President, Della Brewer;
vice president, Hattie Curtis; second
vice president, Ida Currie; secretary,
Mildred Rich; treasurer, Belle Corwin.
The girls are enthusiastic and mean
work. They will be known by the
name OF the II. S. Co. auxiliary OF the
Belding branch No. |, OF international
Sunshine Society.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
THE B. 1. G.
Annual Meeting was Held In Ionia Last
Friday Evening.

Annual Meeting was Held In Ionia Last
Friday Evening.
The regular annual meeting OF the
b. /. G.. which is composed OF the pres
ent and ex-members OF the Board OF
Education and the present and ex-
teachers OF Belding, Ionia, and Green
Vile was held in Ionia, Friday evening
Oct. 10. The Belding and Greenville
contingents arrived at lonia about 5:3O
p. m. and were escorted by the recep-
tion committee to the Macabee Hall
where the gathering was held. After
the wraps were laid aside the visitors
were ushered into the reception hall
where they were each furnished with a
small booklet containing so numbers In
which they were to write the names OF
persons with whom they chatted dur
ing the first half hour. At the close OF
the interval the Pres. Judge Smith
called the meeting to order and asked
for results. 1t was found upon examin-
alton that the Belding contingent
seemed to be gifted with the power OF
express on as Mrs. o. r. Webster had
chatted with 50 people, Miss Martha
Warner and DR.. Morris each had chat
ted with 81 persons, while Supt. Mar
vim had conversed with 50 individuals.
1t was found upon further inquiry that
Miss Caldwellshad failed to record the
names OF any individual with whom
she had spoken. The prizes were
awarded as follows: To Miss Caldwell
a picture which consisted OF fine pat
tern OF wall paper with border, mount
ed on brown paste board. To Supt
Marvin a volume of "Our Deport
ment" which according to the lateness
of the edition, 1876, was greatly appre'
ciated and no doubt will be in great de
maud. After the social chat the mem
bers passed to the banquet hall where
fine supper was served.
After the banquet the members from
Ionia with the assistance OF some OF th'
visitors presented an excellent pro
gram. One of the most interesting pro
ductions was the song by the Board o
Education of Ionia. Six members pre-
sented in most excellent manner tha
charming and recent production which
has been so popular, "Three Blin'
Mice" Receiving hearty encore the.
responded with "Aunt Abbie." AS
result OF these renderings they receiv
ed the prize OF the evening, Jews har1
which was presented by Supt. Bemis
At the close of the meeting the fol
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Pres, w. d. Ballou; Sec
Harry Lamb: Treas, Judge V. II
Smith; Vice Pres, DR.. l. S. Morris G
Belding. Mr.. Bradley OF Greenville
and A. S. Wright OF Ionia. A risin
vote of thanks was given by the visit
ors to the Ionia members for the spler
did entertainment.
The next meeting will be held /
Belding in 1901
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at 10 30 Ia m. and Z :30p m. Sabbath School
at close OF morning service Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV. o. A. CARMAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services at
10 80 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath School al
n AS a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. j. j. STALEYs Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at l0:30 a. m.
and 80 p m. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV GoRRELL QUICK, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise service, eleven O'Clock a. m. Preaching
5:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday evening
REV. MCKIBBEN, Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25

When suffering from aracking cough,
take dose OF Foley's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and a
warm, grateful feeling and healing OF
the parts affected will be experienced.
Take no substitute. w. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
N. L. VAN sENSCHOTEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Office in Belding
"A Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMIssIoN:-Hon Allen B.
Il. ID. M Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25

See the photo buttons, brooches and
photo jewlery at Elite X. Il. Photo car,
located at Pere Marquette depot. Open
evenings and Sundays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
y. &. FERGUSON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Office over
i Pages hardware. ONCE hours: 8 to 9 q.
m. / TO p. m. /; except Wednesday, 6:3O TO 3
D m Pension examining surgeon. New
Sta.e Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
4. 6. NORRIS,

DHYSfCIAN AND SURGEON ONCE rear
Il OF w. |. Benedict's drug store Hours
2 to II a. m, 2to and TO p. m. Residence
opposite OF M. T.. church. Telephone lD-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Money to Loan on
IA Real Estate OF all kinds. ONCE in Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
o. 4. NICHOLS. DWIGHT SHELD
NICHOLS R SHELDON,
CHAS. r. FOOTE,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Ofice: wv allace
IA Block. Belding, Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
I. OHLfNGER,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-City Physi
i clan and Health offcer-Office at residence
corner of Bridge and Centre SITS. once hours
| TO 2and to CD. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. once over
i Canheld's Grocery Store, Main st.-Onice
hours to 4 ID. m. Z TO p. IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
y. r. PINKHaM,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-O over
Il Booths Store, Main st. Hours to and
TO p.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
DR.. j. N. ARMSTRONG.

DENTIST. Specially OF Crown and Bridge
IL Work ONCE corner rooms in the Vincent
block over Vincent's grocery, Bclding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
FREE i!
Salt Fish

New mackerel, fat and nice
each. ....... ...... 10
New white hoop herring 2 for o5
New Russian sardines per Id. 10
New anchovies per b.. 10
New family whitefsh 2 for. o5
New washed figs, fine, per.lb 10
New muscatel raisins per b.. 10
New mince meat, extra quail
ity, per ID. IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
DIR. G. =. SMITH,

DR.. @. =. SMITH,
JNENTIST.-Ofiice hours TO $3.50. Leonard
IL Block over Pages hardware store. Bel
ding Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25
ONE DOLLAR PEP YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Entered at the Postofiice Belding, Mich, for
transmission through the mails as second class
matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-25

YPIRED.-If this paragraph is marked you
"A will know that your subscription has ex
pred, and as our terms are strictly cash in ad
vance il will be discontinued unless renewed.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-08-14

then sent his right with fearful force to
the point of the jaw. Gus pitched for
ward as if struck with an axe and fell on
his face to the floor, where he was count
ed out and had to be carried to his cor
ner.
Wild scenes followed in and about the
ring. 1t seemed as if every one in the
building wanted to greet the winner or
sympathize with the loser and the po-
lice officers had busy hour in getting
the people out of the building. Fitz left
the ring five minutes after he had deliv-
cred the winning punch, but it took
Ruhlin IL minutes to come round suffic-
lently to be able to walk to his dressing
rOOm