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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

| The Oak Grove Farmers Club met
Thursday at the pleasant home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl West at Shiawassee
town. The club has had by far more
pleasant days but this meeting goes u
show that rain, mud, or other hin
ORANGES will not keep the live club
members at home. The club was
called to order by the president, Will
Strauch and opened by singing 81 love
the dear old farm the best of ALL
After the report Of the secretary, j.
+. Bilhimer wished to know If there
were any in the club that did not take
the Michigan Farmer, and vote was
taken showing only two. The ques-
ton box being opened, bushel crates
for corn and potatoes was discussed,
and it was generally conceded that
they were cheaper than bushel baskets
and it would not be long before all
farmers would have them. AS to the
monetary bill before congress, A. Wrig-
ley thought it would be detrimental to
the farmers, as doing away with silver
and greenbacks or contracting the
money would make the crops cheaper
and the rich richer. We then ad-
journed for dinner to which. all did
ample justice, showing our host and
hostess to be equal to the occasion,
that of feeding 80 many hungry farm
ers.
The afternoon session was opened
by singing "The CLEANER" which was
followed by select reading by Mrs.
Frank Strauch, which was very much
enjoyed. In the discussion as to
binder Irvine, j. Morris, member of
the North Newburg club, said he
bought his Irvine last year of dealer
in Durand paying "a cents for Ma
nilla Irvine. 1t is singular Mr.. Morris
could buy Manila Irvine for nearly
half what we were paying at OwOsso
and COrunna. Mr.. Morris said that
the dealer bought his Irvine. of the
Deering Co, who was not In the trust.
OwOssO has a firm that handles the
Deering Co. machinery, did they sell
Manila Irvine for "a cents last year?
Next came a paper on character
building" by Mrs. j. Parsons. She
said it was built before us and that
living in Christ it is easy to keep it.
The question box being again opened
the cutting Of corn stalks was thought
by most of the members to be no
special benefit. Some advanced the
idea that cut stalks sometimes made
the stocks mouth sore. Little Bernice
Parsons gave recitation which was
we'll rendered. Four new members
were added to the club, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dexter Morris and Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ton. Music was furnished by Mrs.
Geo. Winnie, Miss Flora Parsons and
Miss Silva West. The club adjourned
to meet with Mr.. and Mrs. John Par
sons, Feb. 18th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Common
Sense
y ak with
Women

If person is i'll and needs medi-
cine is it not wise to get one that has
stood the test of time and has hun
dreds of thousands of cures to it's
credit?
A great many women who are i'll try
everything they hear of in the way of
medicine, and this experimenting with
unknown drugs is a constant menace
to their already impaired health.
This seems to us very unwise, for
there are remedies which are no ex-
periments and have been known years
and years to be doing only good.
Take for instance Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; for thirty
years its record has been one un-
broken chain of success. No medicine
for female ills the world has ever
known has such a record for cures.
1t seems SO strange that some people
will take medicines about which they
really know nothing, some of which
might be, and are, really harmful I;
while on the other hand it is easily
proved that over one million women
have been restored to health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
We have published in the news
papers of the United States more
genuine testimonial letters than have
ever been published in the interest of
any other medicine.
All this should, and does, produce a
spirit of confidence in the hearts of
women which is difficult to dislodge.
and when they are asked to take some
thing else they say, "No, we want
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which has been tried, and
never found wanting, whose reliability
is established far beyond the expert
mental stage"
We have thousands of letters like the
following addressed to Mrs. Pinkham,
showing that
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

Girard college, Philadelphia, suffers
from the nocturnal visitations Of a
myriad Of bats. They have built in
great numbers under the caves Of the
central hall and about the chapel. For
several days men have been digging
them out and killing scores and scores
Of the creatures.
Its awful to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night, itching piles. Doan's
ointment cures, quickly and permanently
At any drug store, 80 cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Notice.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a SO cent bottle of
Downs Elixir IL 1t does not cure any cough,
cold, Group, whooping cough or throa,
rouble. We also guarantee Downs Elixir
to cure consumption, when used according
t. directions, or money back. A full dose
on going to bed and small doses during the
day will cure the most severe cold, and stop
no most distressing cough.
Sprasue & Co., II. A. Blackmar, j. =.
i'ggart, j. q. johnson, Parkill Il Son,
jollins & Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Twenty Year, for Kennedv.

Jefferson City Mo :, Jan. 23.-The
state supreme court has affirmed the
judgment of the Wright county cir
cult court which sentenced John +.
Kennedy to the penitentiary for twen-
ty years for robbing Kensas City,
Fort Scott and Memphis railroad
train. Kennedy was head of a gang
which had been robbing trains for sew
eral years
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
GA = TO RIA.
Bears the 1Tha Kind You Have Always Bougt
s's. s &H2ZzZl

Certain fine melons indigenous to
Turkestan, Central Asia, have been
found to thrive in the irrigated re-
gions Of the southwest. This melon
natures in the summer, but mellows
in the winter, like an apple, and re-
talns in perfection the flavor Of the
summer ripened fruit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Are You Using Aliens Foot. Ease1

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot. Ease
a powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions, Pain
ful Smarting, Hot, swollen feet. At al
druggists and shoe ito a., Csc. Sampl,
free. Address. Allen s Olmsted, Leroy
N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Cleveland En- Route Home.

Georgetown. s. c., Jan. 23.-Ex-
President Cleveland, Captain II. ID. Ev-
ans. Captain =. r. Lamberton. Commo-
dore Il. G. Benedict, and General A. G.
McCook left here for New York. Mr..
Cleveland is much improved by the
outing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Another Case of Womb,
Kidney and BIa Oder
Trouble Cured by Lydia
E. Pinklsan,'S Vegetable
COs7,uOund,

"DEAR FRIEND-Two years ago had
child-bed fever and womb trouble in
its worst form. For eight months after
birth of babe was not able to sit up.
Doctors treated me, but with no help.
/ had bearing-down pains, burning in
stomach, kidney and bladder trouble
and my back was stiff and sore, the
right ovary was badly affected and
everything / ate distressed me, and
there was bad discharge.
81 was confined to my bed when l
wrote to you for advice and followed
your directions faithfully, taking
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, Liver Pills and using the Wash,
and am now able to do the most of my
homework. / believe l should have
died If it had not been for your Com
pound. / hope this letter may be the
result of beneftinR some other suffer
ing woman. / recommend your Com
pound to every one. "-MRs. MARY
VAUGHN, Trimble, Pulaski Co., KY.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
General Whites Quarters Smashed.

London, Jan. pa dispatch dated
Head Boer Larger, Ladysmith, Mon
day, Jan. %, says: THE quarters of
Generals White and Hunter were
smashed this morning by shot from
Long Tom 1t Is not known whether
any Of the occupants of the building
were Killed ~
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Many School Children are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chi
dren, used by Mother GRAY. nurse in
Children's home, New York, Break Ut
colds in "a hours, cure Feverlshness. Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething d.,
orders. and destroy worms. At all druggists,
csc Sample mailed Free. A tdress, Allen
). Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Probate Order.

state or Michigan, County OF Shiawassee. SIS
AZ session OF the Probate Court for
salu county, held at the Probate Office
In the city of Corunna, on the 2Srd dav Of
december, In the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-nine NeA'
resent Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Sarah Jane
MO Teon, deceased, Alfred L. Arnold, as exec.
utor, having rendered to this court his final ac
lt Is ordered that the Goth day of January
next at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, at said
PROBATE ONCE. be appointed for examining
and allowing said account
And II Is further ordered, that a COPY of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day Of hearing In THE OwOssO
LIN les, newspaper printed and circulating In
said county OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY KATHERINE e. KELSEY.
Probate Register,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

The British soldiers dress was not
always red. 1t was white in the reign
of Henry VIII, and dark green in the
time of Elizabeth.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Two Letters which Prove
that Lydia e. Pinksaus's
Vegetable Compound will
Remove Tuss,0s' and Cure
Other Female Weakness.

Two years ago 1 was a great
sufferer from womb trouble and pro-
fuse flowing each month, and tumors
would form in the womb. / had four
tumors in two years. went through
treatment with doctors, but they did
me no good, and 1 thought would
have to resort to morphine.
"The doctor said that all that could
help me was to have an operation and
have the womb removed, but / had
heard of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and
decided to try it, and wrote for her
advice, and after taking her Vegetable
Compound the tumors were expelled
and began to get stronger right
along, and am as well as ever before.
Can truly say that would never had
gotten well had it not been for Lydia
e. Pinkham's Compound. MARY A.
STAHL, Watsontown, Pa.
"After following the directions
given in your kind letter for the treat
ment of leucorrhea, 1 can say that
have been entirely cured by the use
of Lydia e. Pinkham's remedies, and
will gladly recommend them to my
friends. "A. b. DAvIDs, Binghamton,
NJ "
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

New Jersey Fish and Game Commits
sioners will this week plant about $780,
600 yearling trout In the streams OF
the northern counties of the state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Monthly Suffering is AL
ways Cured by Lydia e.
Pinkhan1'S Vegetable
Compound, also Back
ache and Beay'ing-d0Wn
painS.

81 suffered untold agony every
month and could get no relief until L
tried your medicine; your lie tier of adj
vice and a few bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound have
made me the happiest woman alive.
shall bless you as long as l live.
JOE SAUL, Dover, Mich.
Four years ago l had almost given
up hope of ever being well again. I
was afflicted with those dreadful head
ache spells which would sometimes
last three or four days. Also had
backache, bearing-down pains, leucor-
rhea, dizziness, and terrible pains at
monthly periods, combining me to my
bed. After reading so many testi-
monials for your medicine, concluded
to try it. 1 began to pick up after
taking the first bottle, and, have con-
tinued to gain rapidly, and now feel
like different woman. L can recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound in the highest terms to all
sick women. Miss Rosa HELDEN,
1875 w. Cleveland Ave-, Canton, O.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

In Signals-Joubert Celebrates.
London, Jan. 23.-It was reported OH
the Stock Exchange here that two bat
talions of British troops had been capt
ured by the Beers.
Berlin, Jan. 23.-There was rumor
on the bourse here that General Butler
had suffered defeat.
London, Jan. 23.-Absence Of news
of Mondays movements north Of the
Tugela river Is occasioning some ad-
ditiOnal anxiety, but General Butler
Is engaged in a big operation which
will take considerable time to work
out. Even the slight advance of Gen.
eral Warren's forces after two days
fighting does not appear to have yield
ed an important advantage to the Brit
ish, as the captured kopjes were evil
IDENTIFY only held as advance posts in
order to delay the progress of the
British troops and enable the Beers to
complete their entertainments and to
mount guns on the position on which
they have elected to make a stand.
Used Little Artillery.
1t is remarked that the Beers thus
far have used little artillery, from
which, it is judged that their guns are
already mounted on tactical positions
from which the British will have to
dislodge the republicans before reach
ing Ladysmith. There is no confirma-
ton of the report that Lord Dundonald
has entered Ladysmith and none is
expected. Experts opine that the
Beers would only be too glad to let
him in unopposed. The Indignation
and disgust expressed at the plumbers
and incapacity of the yeomanry staff,
to whom Is ascribable the rank fail
ure threatening to overwhelm the
movement started with such fanfare
Of trumpets, are increasing daily.
Those who were able to carry the
scheme to success have been met at
every turn with red tape and all kinds
of obstacles and Sights by the inner
circle Of titled incapables.
Good Men withdraw.
This has resulted in scores of good
men withdrawing from participation
In the plans. In the case Of South
Bedfordshire yeomanry, a whole COM
pany of 10 selected men has disband-
GU III ulsSust. Iue dispatches pOSteu
at the war office up to 3 o'clock in the
afternoon, though dated Spearman's
Camp, contain nothing but reports of
casualties. General Butler reports
that the wounded Jan. 20 included:
Second acknowledgements bod,
Whyte and Ormond, and Lieutenant
Campbell. York and Lancaster regi-
Notwithstanding Halford and Duck
worth. West Surreys-Captains Bait
(since dead and Warden. and Lieuten-
ants Smith and Wedd; Staff Captain
Dallas
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CATARRH
EIv'S
CREAM BALM

Easy and pleasant tc
use. Contains no In,
furious drug.
IL Is quickly absorb.
ed. Gives relief al
once. IL Opens and
Cleanses the Nasal
Passages. Allays In.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
MISTAKE IN SIGNALS.
Boer Scouts and Patrols Run into a British
Hornets Nest.

Boer Scouts and Patrols Run into a British
Hornets Nest.
London, Jan. 23.-The following has
been received here:
"BOer Camp, Upper Tugela River,
Jan. 19.-Ine British now occupy
three positions along the Tugela river.
Their naval guns have been firing
steel pointed armor piercing shells.
Reports being received that 1000 Brit
ish cavalry were attempting to out
flank us along the Drakensburg ridge,
a strong patrol was sent to reconnoitre.
Mistaking the signals, the scouts and
patrol proceeded to a kopje, from
whence a terrific rifle and maxim gun
fire suddenly opened. 1Ae Beers lost
fourteen men killed and twenty
wounded. The British loss was prob
ably insignificant.
"The bombardment Of the Boer posi-.
lions from Swartzkopf was resumed
yesterday, chiefly from battery
brought across the river. On the aft
ernoon the cannonading became ex-
ceedingly brisk and under cover there
Of the infantry advanced in three lines
to second row Of little kopjes which
they occupied at nightfall, but later
they retired to their old position. Dur
Ing the night score of shells were
fired by the British and balloon was
sent up to spy out the Boer positions.
The naval guns resumed the lombard
ment this morning from a new posi-
ton but without results"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Joubert'. birthday Celebrated.

London, Jan. pa disaptch dated
Head Lager, Ladysmith, Natal, Sat
urday, Jan. 20, says: "The Goth birth
day Of General JOnbert was celebrated
by General Botha, making a recon
noissance in force towards the
Drakensberg mountains and turning
the British advance after a short en-
gagement. General Joubert accompa-
MED President Steyn to the Free State
laagers south Of Ladysmith. The
president was in high spirits. He pro-
poses to make tour of all the laagers.
Ladysmith sent up many colored rock.
cts last night"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
CATARRH

Iamation. Heals and Protects the Membrane
restores the Senses OF Taste ami Smell. Large
Siize' 90 cents at druggists or by mail; Trial
Ely BROTHERS, 66 Warren ST. New YORK;
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
RUM0RS OF DEFEAT.
Butler Said To Have Suffered
Another Reverse.
THE REPORT LACKS CONFIRMATION

Absence of Official News In London from
the Front Causes Additional Anxiety
Report from Boer Camp Telling of the
Loss of Fourteen Men Killed and Twenty
Observation-Disclosures Caused by Mistake
In Signals-Joubert Celebrates.
London, Jan. 23.-It was reported OH
the Stock Exchange here that two bat
talions of British troops had been capt
ured by the Beers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

Berlin, Jan. 23.-There was rumol
on the bourse here that General Butler
had suffered defeat.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-23
A Patriotic Came.

Here is a game which may be played in
a gathering Of any size, and prize may
be awarded to the clever guesser of the
largest number of heroes names. II used
at party and played for a prize, score
must be kept This may be done in either
of two pretty ways. For the first provide
as many score cards as you expect guests.
ornamenting each card with a tiny PAINTED
American flag, or, if this is beyond your
skill, with bow of tricolor ribbon. Write
the questions in order, numbering them
carefully and leaving blank spaces opposite
them for their answers. Distribute these
among the guests. When time is up
collect and mark them, awarding the prize
to the one who has the largest score.
For the other and pretty way of score
keeping you must be chosen and armed
with twenty-one tiny United States flags.
You must read loud each question, in
turn, allowing three minutes, If neces-
sary, for it to be answered. To the boy
or girl who first calls out the answer
you present a flag After all the ques-
lions have been answered and the flags
exhausted the prize is to be awarded to
the lucky holder of the largest number
of flags. A larger flag, frecracker, bon
bon box filled with red and white can
dies, a picture of George Washington or
other revolutionary heroes. or a copy of
Edward Everett Hale's Man Without
Country''-any of these is a suitable prize.
Here are some sample questions used
in the game, together with their an
swers:
Mondays work and 1000 pounds ,
Washington.
note of the scale. a spirit and
diminutive Lafayette.
Verdant ?-Greene.
A dead house and an article Morgan
(morgue am.
boys name and 252 gallons ?-Carleton.
A girls name and a vehicle ANDRE
Gam dray).
What every walled town has Gates
A grain, barrier, and the third person
singular of a verb?-Cbrnwalls.
A stuff formerly much used for party
CONSTELLATION.
Rigid or stiff?-Stark.
grassy plain-Lee deal.
To wed and proposition Marion
(marry ON.
In what manner Howe.
To Observation-Disclosures.
game or rabbit preserve Warren.
To soil and the front of an army?-Sulli-
van (sully van).
hole in the ground and pile of stones
Pitcairn.
fruit Gage.
A small animal and a large plant
MouItrie (mole tree).
A fishs egg and an imitation weapon p
Rochambeau (roe sham bowl.
These definitions appear simple when one
knows the answers, but they are pretty
difficult to fit to revolutionary heroes
names. 1t will be seen that sound and
not spelling has been followed in making
the game.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-23

Since the marriage recently of Arch
duke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Aus
trian throne, with Countess Sofe Cho-
TEX some interesting details have tran
spired of their days of courtship. Coun-
tess Sofe was in the service of the Arch
duchess Isabella, an aunt of the young
prince. The young people met often and
were always great friends. When the
prince was i'll and it was feared that he
would become consumptive, the young
lady had a large share in helping his re-
covery. He had rebelled against his doe
tors and refused to allow the treatment
they prescribed. The Countess Sole per-
suaded him to be reasonable, and under
her influence he followed the advice given
him and recovered.
motion at the palace. BY accident, or
1t might be, providentially, the arch
duchess found a locket belonging to the
prince. His valet in dressing him had
forgotten to attach it to the bunch of
seals which he always wore. The arch
duchess opened the locket and was horri-
fed to find inside a beautiful and ex-
quisitely painted miniature of the Coun-
tess Sofie, The Emperor was informed of
the disgraceful fact, the young prince was
required to give an explanation and Coun-
tess Sole was commanded TO pack up her
boxes and go. Perhaps all this commotion
helped to make the prince more deter
mined, for he absolutely refused then and
there ever to marry anyone else
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-23
The Widow of AgnssIz.

Except among those especially interest,"
ed in science, Louis Agassiz is almost for
gotten. yet no man did more to popularze
scientific research than he. He died many
years ago, leaving a son, a namesake, and
a widow. The son took up the labors O.
his father and has done much for the
world in the lines marked out by the elder
Agassiz. The widow is today one of the
best authorities on scientific subjects In
the United States. She is living quietly
at Cambridge Mass, but, although ad-
vaneed in years. devotes much time and
study to the favorite pursuit Of her dis,
tinguished husband.
When the Harvard University annex for
women was established, Mrs. Agassiz be-
came its president. II was largely due TO
her efforts that the governing board OF
the university made his addition to its
educational work. Later, when the annex
became Radcliffe College, Mrs. AgassiZ re-
manned its president, and every graduate
has received her diploma from the hands
Of Mrs. Agassiz. Last year she resigned
the presidency Of the college, when she
was at once made honorary president al.
though she was relieved of the active
work that her advanced years made il i'm.
possible for her TO continue Miss Agnes
Irwin, as dean Of the college has charge
under the direction OF Mrs. Agassiz, and
her influence is felt quite as much as when
she was active president.