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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-31
kPery- Antrim Farmers Club.

The January meeting of the Perry
Antrim Farm rs Club was held at
the pleasant home of Mr.. aud Mrs j..
+. Stone. The time before dinner
was occupied In social chat and listen
ing to selections from the gramaphone.
The dinner was sucn as TO give one a
"growiDg appetite" and reflected
much credit on the hostess and these
who assisted her
At 1870 O'Clock Vice President J A..
lIigbee called the meeting to order.
This was Mr.. Higbee's first appear
ance as chairman OF the club, but he
proved himself to be an excellent pre-
siding officer. After music on the
gramaphone, which music was rem
dered at intervals during the program,
Chaplain Stone offered prayer. The
roll cal showed nineteen families rep
resented
After singing a selection from the
Rural Songster, the delegate to the
State Association of Farmers Clubs,
Mark Grout, gave his report. He said
that Mr.. Chandler aud Senator Cook
did credit to themselves and to Shia-
wassee county In their fight for direct
nomination at the primaries.
Miss Hazel Trowbridge gave q side
splitting recitation which showed
that those present heartily enjoyed
the humorous
A. the suggestion of Mr.. Stone his
10 rm was named Cottage Home
Farm"
BY unavoidable circumstances G.
r. Colby and Mrs. G.. A. Mckay, who
were to have had papers, were unable
to attend, consequently the program
was cut short. The question box,
however, was more than usually in
teresting, the discussions being spirit
tied and full of interest.
What do you think Of the action OF
Gov. Bliss In paroling Frank q. An
drews9 Mr.. Stone believed that II
half we read be true, Andrews should
still be looking through the bars.
VIM. Morrice said that the governor
did the right thing In Iparoling An
drews, as many Of the financial tangles
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-31
ST. JOHNS CONVENTION.
Free M thodists Meet Here Next
Week at Their Gnu CHI

The Sc. Johns district Sabbath
school convention of the Free MethC-
dist church will be held In the r. M.
church, Owcsso, Jan. 20 and 81, 1904.
Following is the program:
WEDNESDAY TOO p M
Sermon Rsv. w B instead.
THURSDAY, s: GA
Devo ional Exercise Rev A. v.
Lsonardsor.
"R .vival Work In the Sabbath
School "A Rev. w B. Olmstead.
Discussi n-F. Wilkinson.
"Metnois OF Teachiug''-Rev. w.
J. Hallead.
Discussion Mrs. Phoebe Proper.
"The Model sabbath .School''-Rev.
@ @. Van Wagner.
Discussion Amspoker.
THURSDAY, 200 p. M.
Devotional Exercises-Rev. f. ].
Oalkins.
Relation of the Pastor to the Sab.
bath School''--Rev. w. B. Olmstead.
Discus on-Rev. ]. N. Wilson.
portance OF Thorough Prepare
too for Teaching"-Rsv. J. VI. Green.
Dlscussion-Annie T.. Steer.
"Use and Abuse Of Lesson Helps
Rev. z. Steer.
Discussion f. J. Calkins.
Question B x-Rev. w. B. Olmstead.
The publis Is cordially invited to at
tend. By order OF the Sabbath school
committee: K. STEER,
w. j. HALLEAD,
q. L. KING.
This will be followed by district
meeting Friday and Saturday; also
meetings three times Sunday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-31
THE MICHIGAN BETS.

They Bring More Money Than the
Colorado Prodcut Does.
For the benefit of the farmers In this
state who think they are not receiving
a sufficiently high price for their beets,
we give below a table showing the
prices paid by the Colorado factories
and the prices paid by the Michigan
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-31

can be unraveled by no one but An
drews. Mr.. Higbee said that Andrews
should be punished the same as any
other criminal. But 1t was not enough
to give him an ssy job and practical
freedom In person, but he must be
given his liberty after having served
but a little over year Of fifteen
years. sentence. Marx circuit said the
action of Gov. Bliss was unprecedented
In the history Of Michigan He parol-
ed, linstead Of pardoping Andrews In
order that he Gao not be taken on an-
other charge The petition sent the
governor was imposed Of forged
names and those secured uader false
pretenSes and the action was taken
without proper consideration. Mrs.
VIM. M0rrice heartily commended the
governor s action. Much suffering will
be allie waited and time will prove that
Mr.. Bliss did com mendable act
The American Society OF Equity, is
1t practical? Mr.. Higbee thought it
might be II the farmers would stick
together, but that seems to b, some.
thing that they can not do. Fl Purdy
said that 1t was, as there was a pro-
vision enabling the farmer who was
dissatisfied with the existing price t.
borrow money Of the society on the
security OF the produce they have for
sale to meet their present expenses.
Mr.. Morrics said that supply and de
mand are the prime factors ingovern-
ing + ,e prices In spite OF the societies
or the trusts actions.
Are children m IRE selfish now than
a generation ago? Mrs. Prior believed
they were. Their desires were more
and they were less willing to give up
to others. Mrs. Cooper said that tie
wants of the child were more but it
was owing to the increased demands
of the times and not to increased sell
dshness. Mrs. w. K. circuit said that
children did lot call for imp ssible
things today more than generation
ago. Mrs Beckley said 1t was not the
fault of the child but that the tend
ency Of the race was to grow selfish.
Mrs. VIM. Morrice said that the SEEM
Ing selfishness was due to difference Of
conditions existing today and gen.
Grafton ago
Does 1t pay to pick beans at home?
Mr.. Burkhart said that one could get
excellent pay by so doing.
Is the wild carrot a bad weed? M.
J. Kimball said he believed i5 was.
He has seen whole meadows covered
with its blossoms showing thai all
profitable vegetation was crowded out.
Is it a good plan to draw out manure
as fast as made? Fl. Purdy OF our
club. and Adelbert Purdy of Woodruff
club, believed 1t more profitable to
draw out just before blowing under.
Messrs. Stone, Morrice and Kimbsll
believed better results were 0btairei
and one could get along better with
their work by drawing as fast as made.
The club then adjourned to hold
It's February meeting with Mr.. and
Mrs. John CLARK
MARK D. CIRCUIT,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-31
Burton Farmers Club.

number of invited guests led to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs f. H. Rush. The club
was formally opened with music, scrip
ture reading and prayer.
OF the numerous questions which were
given their attention the one that would
appeal most to the farming community
generally was Does it pay to raise fruit
for the market9 Mr.. Love said, Under
present conditions it does not. r. G.
Shepard thought if apples especially
were grown more extensively the larger
quantities would attract buyers and
there would be better results Mr. Pet
erson saw no reason why Michigan
\ apples should not pay, if orchards were
properly cared for, trees. trimmed and
sprayed, and perfect fruit put upon the
market.
} 1t was suggested that as farmers have
80 little time to give to that branch of
farming, if some one in every neighbor-
hood would provide himself with
spraying outfit and do all the spraying
in his vicinity of both small fruit and
apple orchards, it would be paying in
dustry for the sprayers and an incalcula-
BILE benefit to the fruit grower.
On the report of the delegates to the
State Association of Farmers Clubs,
Miss Shepard spoke of the fine singing
of the Industrial school choir, and of the
military drill by the boys of the same in
stitution. She called attention to the
finances Of the association and gave an
itemized account of its expenditures for
the past year. The amount of funds
still in the hands of the treasur was
twenty seven and a fraction dollars.
Miss Guilford referred to the reports
of the committees, the resolutions pre-
sented, and the manner of their disposal
She was somewhat perplexed that she
alone among so many progressive and
up-to-date farmers could not favor the
adoption of the Torrens Land Transfer
System. She spoke of the resolution the
intent of which was supposed to have
some reference to primary election re-
form in some way or other, including or
securing the passage of the Australian
ballot system, which would be of exceed
ing benefit to the rural population, and
after some changes to the people at large,
then of the resolution as substituted for
the same, presented by A. l.. Chandler
of Corunna, demanding that the next
legislature shall not only introduce but
shall properly enact primary election
law, giving the people of the state the
right to directly nominate township |
county and state officers and punish |
with effective penalties the corrupt use
of money at all elections.
This resolution unaccompanied by any
ambiguous terms, was passed by large
majority. The democrats and republi-
cans alike who voted for this plain dec
laration of principle saw no party lines
From political point of view the story |
Of the lamb and the lion was happily |
illustrated
The Burton Farmers Club delegation
was very proud of the laurels. won by |
shiawassee county in the State As
ISOLATION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
MAGNET THAT
ATTRACTS
50 MANY
Is the Almost Curtin. Half Price
on Best Pianos.
At D. Roy BowIby's Great Re-
building Sale.
A Piano Was Sold Every Fifty
Minutes Yesterday Stock
Will Go Quickly.
Rebuilding Begins Oct. 25th
Stock Must be Cleared Out
BY that Time.

The might of cut prices in good.
standard articles of merchandise is
all powerful
This is true in planes as well as ar
ticles of merchandise and art goods.
y bona fide reduction in a good arti-
Gle ALWAYS interests the best people
and the shrewdest buyers. as is fully
evidenced by the great success of this
cleaning out sale of good pianos and
organs.
Thirteen INSTRUMENTS Sold Yesterday
tells the whole story of the might of
cut prices. and the stock is rapidly
disappearing.
Fine new "Hallet & Davis" pianos
at factory prices and less. This is
your chance to get one of these good
old makes at a great bargain.
Numerous new Goth century kim
BALI pianos reduced one-third to one
half Off Terms to suit.
a "Hallet & Davis" baby grand
(used). worth $500, goes at $27s.
-Four fine piano players, worth $3.50,
viii go at $50 and $175. These are
especially cheap. and we have both
oak and mahogany cases.
W. l1uhbtti pieihNISs WI III |o-~Os anu
both bran new, go in this sale at $1S2
on easy terms. Others at $117 and up.
Six square pianos in excellent shape
for practicing, at $22, $2S, S34, $3S to
$40.
Twenty-Five organs, new and used,
at So, so, $14, $40, 1913, S27, $32 to SIS.
Terms on organs and squares, from
So to s. cash and 50 to S. monthly
less than rent and just as good for
practicing purposes as anything mon
ey can buy.
If you have piano in your resi-
dence which is asleep, one of these
piano players will awaken it to life.
Store open Wednesday and Satur-
day evenings.
ID. ROY BOWLBY.
16O9-16O9h Second Ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
The Stage

Oct. 20.-"A Chinese Honeymoon"
Oct. 26.-Blanche Walsh, in "Resur-
rection."
Oct. 27.-Tim Murphy, in THE Man
From Missouri
when Knighthood Was In Flower =
the dramatization of Charles Majors
novel which was made by Paul Kester
originally for Miss Julia MarIowe. was
presented at the Illinois last evening
with Miss Roselle Knott in the star
role. Book plays. as rule, are not
lasting successes. Seldom can the
dramatist preserve the beauty and
continuity of the story, but Mr.. Kes-
ter has done SO, and has maintained
the interest throughout the whole five
acts. The entire story is told in the
play of the madcap Princess Mary.
who dares to fall in love with the
captain of the kings guards and de
fies her royal brother when he com
n1ands her to marry Louis of France.
She tells him to go to perdition when
he commands her to give up her lover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
p" SHOWS GAIN
Gross Earnings are Increased by
Nearly Nine Mil.
lions.
NET ALMOST HALF AS MUCH
All Properties of the Company
Under Lease to the c. b.
Il Q. Road.

The annual report of the Chicago,
Burlington d. Quincy Railway com
pany for the fiscal year ended June
| so, 1908. has been issued.
Owing to the fact that the company
at the beginning of the last fiscal year
discontinued making monthly reports
of earnings, the issuance of this years
annual report was looked forward to
with more than ordinary interest, as
no preliminary estimates of the re-
suits of operations during the year
could be made. The financial state
ment. as given in the report, makes a
better showing than was expected.
81. 22S, 149 being added to the surplus.
The report calls attention to the fact
that the railroads and properties of
the company were leased, taking eff
feet Oct. l, 1901, to the Chicago, Bur
lingtOn G. Quincy Railway company
and since that date have been opera
ted by the company. For purposes of
comparing results of operation with
previous years. this report is made
by the railroad company.
Earnings from operation. including
all leased lines. for the year ended
June 30. 1908, were as follows: Freight
S42,7S2, 4O5; passengers, $14.136,2S1;
mail, express and miscellaneous. So
1861; total. 500. 63S, 37S. Operating
expenses, $3s, 763, 900; taxes. Sits. 476:
total, $40.542 ,472; income from oper-
alton, $22 ,O95. 9O6; income on securi-
ties owned and other income and in
terest, $26S.331; net receipts of land
departments, $7S,2OS; total. $346,539:
total income, $22 ,442, 446. Charges: In
terest on bonds, $7,442.9 41;e rentals,
1892, 173; sinking funds. $721.757: 9TH
err charges, $759,465; total, 50, 1861.
Balance. S13,326, los.
Operates 1924 Miles.
During the year the Burlington
Railway company has paid as rent
dividends at the rate of 7per cent on
the stock of the Burlington Railroad
company.
The length of road operated June
30, 1908, was 1924 miles, against s,124
miles at the end of the previous year.
The gross earnings a mile of road
were $3.50 in 1908, as against $6,634
in 1902. Operating expenses, including
taxes, a mile. in 1903 were S4,s73.
against $4,000 in 1902 The percentage
of operating expenses. including tax
es, to gross earnings in 1903 was 64.72.
against 1888 the year previous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
SERMON BY REV. PALMER
Opens EvangeIIstIo Conference of Rock
River Pretbytery.

The evangelistic conference for the
Rock river presbytery was opened last
night in the Central Presbyterian
church. Rev. S. S. Palmer, d. d., of
Columbus, Ohio. occupied the pulpit.
His subject was Compassion and
Zeal"
The young people of the Presbyter-
ian church decided to serve din
ner today in the basement of the Cen
tral church for the delegates that
have come to take part in the confer
ence. The delegates are: Rev S. S.
Cryor, d. D., Dixon; Rev. S. S. Palmer,
d. D., Columbus. Ohio; Rev. W. V. JEFF
fries, Morrison, Ill; Rev. Ralph ID.
Kearns, Woodhull; Rev. II. f. Flem-
ing. Norwood; Rev c. F. Moore. Full
ton; Rev. H. b. Allen. Princeton; Rev.
w. j. Manifold, Ashton; Rev. W. T.,
Donaldson, Sterling; Rev. J. /. Dool
tennessee; Rev. John Giffen. Kewanee;
Rev. Charles W. Robb. Seaton: Rev.
H. Jacobs. Ladd; G. NJ. Robinson
Sterling; S. Solomon, Princeton; NJ. f.
lOverstreet. Woodruff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20

"a Hidden Crime" a story of the
Pacific coast. comes to the Illinois
next Sunday night. In the company
are Edward Davis, who recently de
serted the pulpit for the stage; John
p. Lockney, the author; Pauline
Fletcher. late of the Dearborn Stock
company. Chicago, and others. The
entire scenic and electrical equipment
is carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20

mitted himself in favor of the adop-
ton of the Rathbone Sisters as the
official auxiliary of the grand lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
Confessions ola Prie.t.

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes: For - years l suffered from
yellow jaundice. l consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
of medicines, but got no relief. Then
/ began the use of Electri Bitters
and feel that ] am now cured of a
disease that had me in its grasp for
~ years" If you want reliable
medicine for liver and kidney trOu,
BILE, stomach disorder or general de-
bility, get Electric Bitters. It's guar.
anteed by Tartz d. Ullemeyer. Only sc
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20

Tim Murphy is said 10 be making
he hit of his career in The Man
From Missouri" which is to be pre-
scented here Oct. %. Miss Dorothy
Sherrod continues to be his chief sup
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall have recently
produced II three act comedy by c.
Fraser Wood, entitled, The After
glow 1t contains "a pretty love
story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20

The same elaborate production of
"Resurrection," which created such
interest in the larger cities of the east
is to be brought here next Monday by
Blanche Walsh and her company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
Above Letter.

would not interest you if you're look
ing for guaranteed salve for sores.
burns or piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
No., writes; 81 suffered with an ugly
sore for year, but box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me. It's the
best salye on earth. 25 cents, at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-20
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
Forty Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for q Fancy Lot OF Tobacco.

The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made i'm the West by a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank P. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States Of tobacco
OF 50 high a grading.--HerGtd Tran
s0SSz0t, Dec. 81, 1909.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
NOURISH TIE ROOTS

Braid the hair loosely In one strand
mt night and try TO study out several
different ways Of pnning 1t up by day,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hair
should not be worn tightly twisted and
pinned. nor steadily, for any great
length of time. in one style.
Lightweight and very open-toothcd
combs should be employed in making
the pOmpadOur, and night and morning.
when arranging the hair dip the dress
ing comb several times in clear water.
In climate where there Is little moist.
ure In the air 1t Is positive necessity
to dampen the locks frequently.
The hair Is nourished as much by
what one eats as the blood and flesh
and many hair specialists treat It
through the stomach instead of paying
local attention to the scalp.
Brown bread. cracked wheat, plain.
boiled vegetables, mutton and a simple
dietary In every respect are advised.
Beautiful, soft, bright hair cannot be
grown from n diet OF fine. bolted -four
bread, cake and salads. If one wants
fine head of hair one must eat with
due regard to the albumcn and gelatine
required for color and sOftness
In the spring n dose Of sulphur Is n
good thing, and from time to time
prunes and spinach and cranberrics
must be taken to supply the proper
amount Of iron needed.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

The very stylish May Manton one
shown in the large drawing is adapted
to heavy and to light weight cloth
as best suits the season. but Is shown
in tan colored cravenette In medium
width stitched with corticelli silk. Ii
is simple and loose fitting ut the same
time that It is smart, and allows Of
wearing over the jacket when occasion
requires. The sleeves are large and
ample and can he drawn on and OFF
with ease. In each front Is inserted a
convenient pocket aud concealed
opening is made at the seam.
The coat is made with fronts and
back and is fitted by means OF shoulder
and under-arm seams. The fronts are
faced 10 form lapels and the neck Is
finished with the regulation coat col
lar. The sleeves are in full bishop
style with roll over cuffs. The loose
back Is confined TO the waist by a
belt that passes through the under-arm
seams and closes under the fronts. but
which may be worn over them IL so
preferred.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is five and one
half yards forty-four inches wide. or
four and scven-elghth yards fifty-four
inches wide.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

May MantOn design shown combines
the broad shOuldered effect with the
shirrings at the waist line, which give
the effect Of a belt and is as new as it
Is attractive. AS ILLUSTRATED it is made
Of white null with a yoke of lace, but
soft wool and silk fabrics are appro-
pirate, as well as the cotton and linen
ones.
The waist Is made over fitted
foundation which closes with il at the
back. The yoke Is faced onto the
lining, and the waist proper is shirred
and arranged over ii. The sleeves are
shirred at their upper portions to form
continuous lines with the waist. and
again between the shoulders and the
elbows. They can be made in elbow
length, as illustrated, or I'm the long
bishop style. as shown in the small
cut. If transparent effect is desired
the lining can be cut away beneath the
yoke and beneath the full portions of
the sleeves.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size is three and one-fourth
yards twenty-seven inches wide. three
yards thirty-two inches wide, or two
and one-eighth yards forty-four inches
wide, with five-eighth yards of all over
lace
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
K9:oe%ySsS!' %HsH

The Office Of Superintendent Of Pub
lie instruction in Colorado is held by a
woman. The salary Is $4,000
Queen Helena Of Italy has n strong
passion for flowers and has many that
are natives Of her Montenegro lone
transplanted TO the miider climate OF
Italy.
An American girl, DR.. Annie 6. Lyle.
has been appointed assistant 10 Profess
sor Erhech in the University of Vienna.
Professor Erhech Is a noted specialist
! in the diseases Of children.
Mrs. Lee G. Hardy, of Charleston, $.
! C.. has won the 800 prize in a contest
! ordered by the State Of Texas for an
official flag song. Her poem set to mu-
sic will be sung on all patriotic occa.
| siOns.
Fifty-three years ago France began
! giving medals TO women for bravery in
war time Since then thirty-three dec
| ora(ions have been bestowed on brave
women. The first 10 be decorated was
Jennie Rossinl, on June I, 1889.
The California State Federation is
vigorously pushing the long-resisted
claim OF the Fremont heirs in behalf
Of the daughter Of the great explorer.
The death OF Mrs. Fremont, whose
pension ceased with her life, left the
daughter almost penniess
A Chicago woman Mrs. NJ III.
Knowles, has been honored by the
French Government, which has be-
slowed upon her the much coveted
decoration, LES Palmes Academiques."
This was for her work in fostering the
study of the French language in Amer.
lea.
Mrs. julius L. Brown, Of Atlanta,
Ga. has secured, unaided, pledges from
over 2OOO women Of her State that they
will not in future use the plumage Of
wild birds on their hats or bonnets.
Through her efforts over 300 Of the
school children Of Atlanta have SUBJ
scribed TO pledge not to harm or an
noy wild birds.
Four-year scholarships at the SYRIA
cuse University have been secured by
Miss Ethel Mensch and Miss Emma
Faulkner. both Of Delaware. Both
young women were clerks in the bath
ing pavilion at Ocean Grove. near New
York City, and one day rendered some
special service to Professor Scott. OF
the faculty at Syracuse, who rewarded
them with scholarships.
There is a woman in Greater New
York who has built up large trade by
decorating old furniture She takes the
pieces and repairs them, even doing
the upholstery herself finding she can
get more artistic effects than the regu-
lar upholstcrer. At first she worked
on commission basis with second
hand man, but she has now developed
such thriving business that she is
able to hire ground floor tla', and
says she has all the work she can take
care Of