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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Chamber of Commerce.

A Chamber of Commerce, with the
objects as set forth in the extract from
the bylaws given below, has been or
ganized in this city:
1.-THE objects of said association are tc
promote integrity and good faith; just
, and equitable principles of business dis
cover and correct abuses establish and
maintain uniformity in commercial
usages; acquire, preserve and dissent
nate valuable business statistics and in
formation; prevent or adjust controver-
sizes and misunderstanding which may
arise between persons engaged in trade;
and generally to foster, protect and ad-
vance the commercial, mercantile and
manufacturing interests of the city, in
conformity with an act of the legisla-
ture of the state of Michigan entitled
an Act for the Incorporation of Boards
of Trade and Chamber of Commerce,
passed March 10Th, 1893"
"Men of good standing interested in
the commercial, industrial and munich
pal advancement of the city of Owosso
shall be eligible for members.
The following officers have been
elected for the present year:
President-George w. Detwiler
Vice President-Stanley E. Parkill
Secretary-O. L. Sprague
Yreasurer-A. d. Whipple
Directors George w. Detwiler, D.
NJ Christian, w. E. Hail. Stanley E.
Parkill, J. G. Shattuck, Charles E. Rig
lsy, Ira G. Curry, A. D. Whipple, o. L.
Sprague. s. s. Miner.
That this association may be of great
value to the city and citizens in general
no one will for moment question
Other cities have prospered because of
similar organizations, and there is every
reason to believe that this association
Will be instrumental in advancing the
growth and welfare of our city.
The plan adopted by the Cleveland
chamber of commerce has been studied
and it is proposed to work along similar
lines as far as practicable, considering
the differences between the two cities.
In the past Owosso has been at disad-
vantage in securing new industries be-
cause there was no organization such as
other cities have to look after the mat
ter at the proper time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Henderson Butter Company.

The Henderson Butter Go. received
at the factory at Henderson for the
year 1892, 3,56O,S73 pounds Of milk,
which made 1877 1929 pounds Of butter.
Total cash receipts for the year $685.
1902. Total disbursements for the
year s37, 8l314. S3O,S62 40 was dis
tributed among the farmers for butter
fat. The stockholders held their
annual meeting In the town hall
Tuesday, Jan. 20 and elected the
following officers:
President-JohnC Crane.
Vice "-L. S. GoOdale.
Secretary-James e Agnew Jr.
Treasurer-E. w. Convis.
Directors-W. T.. Goodwill, @. @.
Washburn, j. j. Huffman.
Auditors-J. j. Huffman, Daniel
Arthur.
The stockholders received per cent
on their investment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
HoW's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. ]. CHENEY s. Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O., WALDING KINNAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c. per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
In Reply To Inquiries

We have pleasure In announcing that
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is like the
solid preparation of that admirable rem
edy in that it cleanses and heals mem
hranes affected by nasal catarrh. There
is no drying or sneezing. The Liquid
Cream Balm is adapted to use by
patients who have trouble in inhaling
through the nose and prefer spraying
The price including spraying tube, is IS
cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Brothers, SO Warren Street, New
York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Return of the Tailor Gown.

Tailors should really cease their
grumbling, as once more the tailor
made gown is most popular. The mill
tary collar, most severe test of sar-
torial art, is again in vogue. Not only
but even the old riding habit bodice is
seen. The box plated skirt, so popu-
lar, requires the heavy pressing and
ironing of the tailor. The simpler the
garment the harder the work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
" EDS

Consumption is a human
weed flourishing best in weak
ungs. Like other weeds it's
asily destroyed while young /;
ghen old, sometimes inn
,ossible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
7ould weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
good too, but it is very hard
o digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Rural Letter Carriers Association.

Rural Letter Carriers Association.
Regarding the formation of a state
organization Of rural letter carriers In
Michigan 1t is not the purpose of this
association to try to influence our rep
resentatives as Mr.. Loud, of Califor-
MIA, said on the floor of the house, but
to ask a reasonable compensation for
our labor and tobe paid enough so that
we would not have to ask our patrons
to help US to be able to exist. Our ex-
pense exceeds our present salary and
we consider 1t shame that we, as
government employees, can not be able
TO live independent as common labor
does. Every Tom, Dick and Harry
cannot do this work, as we are required
to be OF certain standard, both in
physical and menal qualifications. AS
l have ioften heard it said that you
could not get good men for less than
81 900 per year 1t makes us feel like
cheap men sometimes.
Another object Of this association is
to get together and talk over matters
pertaining to our work, such as to how
we can best perform our duties to the
interest OF ourselves and our patrons
whom we consider OF the greatest i'm.
portance to US, for we do not want to
do anything to their detriment for we
have got to deal with them every day
and can say that / have not got an
enemy on my route and hope never
will have.
Then again the object OF the men,
bers OF this state is to extend our or
ganizatiOn to other states and finally
to form a national association of rural
carriers the same as the city carriers
have which we think is a benefit to
them. We have in addition to our
state officers an organization commit
tee whose duty 1t is to take up the
work outside of the state of Michigan
men who we're selected for their
worth and ability-of which Mr.. Philip
Shepard, Of Shlawassee county, is
chairman. He is a man of rare good
judgment and ability and one that will
push the good work along.-Chicago
r. f. d. News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Marriage Licenses.

James H. Thompson, Grand Rapids p
Ethel l. Winans, Middlebury. 10
Stephen p. Anderson, Owosso. -. so
Elizabeth FL. Fuller, Owosso. -. AZ
Albert N. Robinson, Mecosta Co.. 3S
Mersetta Kinsley, Owosso. ....... 80
George e. Harmon, Hazelton. 49,. 20
Lizzie Jeandheur, Hazelton. go. 30
Fred A. Dryer, Durand .......... rs
Frances A. Sherman, M. A. c.. >. %
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
The New WOODEN Lace.

A novelty which is appearing on the
very smart walking gowns and which
may even to certain extent put the
Russian and Roumanian embroideries
in a second instead of first place is the
new wooden lace, woven especially to
match the wooden goods, such as hop
sack and frieze. 1t comes in various
colors, the prettiest being soft grays,
greens and browns.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Tried To Conceal Il.

It's the old story of murder will out"
only in this case there's no crime. A
woman feels run down, has backache or
dyspepsia and thinks it's nothing and
tries t. hide it until she finally breaks
down. Don't deceive yourself. Take
Electric Bitters at once. 1t has repu
tation for curing Stomach, Liver and
Kidney troubles and will revivify your
whole system. The worst forms of
those maladies will quickly yield to the
curative power of Electric Bitters. Only
soc, and guaranteed by Will E. Collins
and j. s. Haggart, Druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Tower Monument Fund.

From the Press American.
The Ellen May Tower monument
fund has increased two additions since
the last report and is now as follows:
Previously acknowledged. -. 1902 81
f, e. WEIGH, Corunna. ......... 2 90
E. M. Hopkins, New York. 49,. 10 90
Total $5l4 80
Mr.. Hopkins was formerly resident
OF this county and sent a check accom-.
panied by the following:
New York, Jan. %, 1903.
EDITOR PRESS. AMERICAN:-
l enclose ten dollars for het "Tower
Monument Fund" Trust a sufficient
amount will be raised to provide a
handsome and enduring monument.
Sincerely yours,
K M. HOPKINS
A meeting Of the committee to
purchase the monu ment will be called
within a few days, at which bids will
be received aud contract will be let
as soon as possible, that the monument
may be dedicated Decoration Day.
Subscribers who have not already
paid their subscriptions are requested
to do so, as it is essential that all the
fund be paid In before The contract is
signed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in Stomach and Liver
troubles. They not only relieve you,
but cure. 25c at Will E. Collins and
j. s. Haggart's drug store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
DRIVE OUT GuNsoATs.
Advice of a Perry Man to President
Roosevelt

From the Detroit Journal.
England is not guiltless in the attack
by an armed force upon the defenses OF
Venezuela, according to the views OF
the writer of the following "open let
ter" sent to The Journal for publ
cation:
Perry, Mich, Jan. "a, 1903
To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Pres
ident of the United States, His Worthy
Cabinet, and Our National Law
makers:
Gentlemen-As guardian of our sis
ter republic, Venezuela, (who has been
insulted, outraged, victimized, her I'M
armed citizens slain without cause or
provocation,) there seems to be only one
course to pursue. l voice the senti-
ments of the citizens of Perry in saying
Germany should be notified at once to
raise the blockade, move her gunboats
out of Venezuelan waters, or we Will
sink them. England should also be
admonished of the fact that as an ally
of Germany; indorsing this cold blooded
butchery, is equally guilty, and must
move out, or meet the same fate III
this insulting barbarity is allowed TO
pass without protest, the next move
will undoubtedly be to land men and
seize the territory and annex 1t to Ger
MANY. The ultimatum must come
sooner or later They are not in this
for fun, nor to collect a trivial sum or
money. They are undoubtedly after
larger game. 1t means the seizure of
territory. and the Reputation OF the
Monroe doctrine We must either cow
ardly back down, or challenge them for
test of the iron-dice game. l am OF
the Gen w. T. Sherman stock and grit
If we come to blows, please give me
place on the field, in the front rank, as
high private. l am sixty years old
and cannot see well enough now to put
a SQUIRRELS eve out, but can see well
enough to make sure of my man at
reasonable distance.
am quite sure-if it comes to that
and l have chance, ''Somepody will be
kilt"
can stop bullet just as well as l
could if l was younger.
am willing to furnish my own re-
peating rifle and my own clothes and
serve without compensation.
IF necessity ever requires, give me
a chance.
Awaiting your pleasure and marching
orders l am respectfully yours,
MANLY H. SHERMAN.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Harmony Is the Thing.

1t is not enough to choose a pretty
fabric for ones gowns Each detail
must be thought out with care, each
bit of trimming chosen with an accu-
rate eye. No one quality has been so
powerful IN placing French designers
where they stand today as their subtle
sense of color and of relation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Fur Hats With Feathers.

Many fur hats are trimmed with
feathers this season, and the combina-
ton is quite as pretty as it is stylish.
Soft chinchilla hats, like the one illus
trated, are decorated with a single
ostrich plume laid perfectly fat on the
crown of the hat, the end of the plume
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards. DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a happy,
vigorous old age.
1--WE made it a practice to put all my
worries down in the bottom of my heart,
then set on the lid an smile From
"Lovey Mary" The Century, January,
1903
It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night, itching piles.
Doans Ointment cures quickly and per
manently AT any drug store, 80 cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

There are some women who seem to
be perennially youthful The grown
daughters are companions as well as
children, and the color in the mothers
cheeks, the brightness in her eyes. the
roundness of her form, all speak OF
Astounding health What is her secret?
She is at the middle age Of life when
so many wome are worn, wasted and
faded, and yet time has only ripened
her charms The secret of this matron-
ly health and beauty may be told in the
brief phrase Dr. Pierces Favorite Pre-
scription. The general health of woman
is so intimately related to the local
health of the delicate womanly organs,
that where these are diseased, the whole
BODY must suffer. "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" dries the drains, heals ulceratlon
and Inflammation, cures female weak
ness and imparts to the delicate female
organs natural vigor and vitality;
Women who have lost their health and
their beauty have been made robust
and rosy checked" by the use OF this
marvellous medicine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Are Your Clothes Faded7

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make
them white again. Large 2 OF. pack
age, &c.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

You never kin tell which way any
pleasure is a comm. Who ever would
"a thought, when we aimed at the Gene
terry, that we'd land up at first-cbss
fire?'-From "Lovey Mary" The Gen.
fury, February, 1908.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
WOMAN AND FASHION
A Handsome shirt Waist.

The shirt Of Persian panne has a
white ground, on which is printed a
design in pale blue and delicate leaf
green. 1t is made with a plain back
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

hanging off and curling around on the
hair of the wearer. A buckle or soft
rosette of velvet or satin usually holds
the plume In place. Another pretty
fashion in furs is the combination of
two skins.-New York Mail and Ex-
press
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

The following is brief synopsis Of
Pastor Lyons Sunday evening sermon
at the First Baptist Church. Text,
Matt. 13:44.46.
Jesus transforms all that he touches
by word, hand or spirit. He speaks
the words that call from the sepulcher
the dead; he reaches forth his hand
and touches the leper, and Immediate
ly he rejoices In a perfect cleansing;
he sends his spirit upon those who
wait and trust, and they go forth with
power to do and endure for God and
humanity. He takes in his hand the
pearl of the merchantmen and behold,
under his touch 1t reveals to us the
blessedness of an endless life, and the
glories of our Fathers kingdom.
Pearls have their iorigin in the oys.
ter and result from the presence of an
enemy in the form of a parasite which
threatens the life Of the oyster. The
oyster at once throws around the enc
my q secretion which changes 1t into a
pearl. Surely lovely and Christlike
way to treat an enemy.
In the Bible pearls are used to repre-
sent things Of great value, as indicat-
ed In the text. Like this merchant
we have sought and found many goodly
pearls: Friends earthly treasure, hon.
or, pleasure, etc. BY and by the mer-
chant made the discovery of a pearl Of
far greater value, and Immediately he
sold all that he had and bought 1t.
This pearl is like heaven. All other
pearls represent the earthly; this the
heavenly. Thatwhich should interest
US the most is the exchange which re-
places the temporal and perishable
with the heavenly and the eternal. In
this matter Of exchange we find that
adj that we have, whether 1t be much
or little, is sufficient to buy the pearl
of great price.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
al b'lieve i'm havin' a good time

II b'lieve in havin' good time when
you start out to have it. If you git
knocked out of one plan, you want to
git yerself another right quick, before
yer sperrits has chance to fall From
"Lovey Mary" The Century, February,
1903
THE way to git cheerful is to smile
when you feel bad, to think about some
body else's headache when yer own is
most Dustin, to keep on believin' the
sun is a-shinin' when the clouds is thick
enough to cut. From "Lovey Mary"
The Century, January. 1908.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30

WITH TEtoIAN COLOhINuo.
and has a narrow box plait in front.
stock is of cream white crepe de chine
and has flowing ends that widen to-
ward the hem.-New York Commercial
Advertiser
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-30
Probate Court.

John T. Walsh, guardian OF Ella
Pond, a mentally incompetent person,
having reported sale of real estate
sale was confirmed and deed given.
Alphonse w. Perry, administrator
OF the estate of James w. Perry, de-
ceased, was discharged. Decree as.
signing the residue OF the estate was
issued by the court. Estate valued at
about SO, 900.
The will OF Tunis Miller, deceased,
late OF Corunna, was filed for probate
by E. 4. Miller, son Of deceased, and
executor named in the will. The es-
tate, which is estimated tc be worth
about 81 900, is devised to his children,
share and share alike. Hearing Feb
ruary "a.
Albert f. Hunt will render to the
court his final accounts as administra-
tor of the estates of Oliver j. CLARK
and Charles w. Hoover, deceased, late
of Burns township on Feb. "a
Mrs. Mamie Ennert, administra-
trix of the estate of Francis Emmert,
deceased, will render her final account
on March 2 Deceased left estate
valued at about S., 500. He was resi-
dent Of Fairfield.
G. B Cook, administrator Of the
estate of O. Hobert III. Payne, deceased,
late of Shiawassee township, will
render his final account on Feb. "a
Deceased left an estate valued at about
s14 900 of which Bertha D. Payne is
the sole heir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-15
Entertainment for
 Benefit of NeWSboyS.

The entertainment for the benefit of the Newsboys club, which is to be given by Miss Bertie K. Shipley at the Jefferson theatre on November 19 is creating much interest in social circles. Some of the most prominent men and women in Bir- mingham have expressed a great desire to see a suitable refuge for the newsboys at their reading room in the City Hall. great deal of cooperation will be given Miss Shipley in her laudable effort on the boys behalf Dr. Phillips has con- sented to furnish a number of pupils to assist in the drills. pantomimes and tab leaux. Miss Shipley mas nad great deal of experience in developing local talent and from her press reports her entertainment will be a rare treat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-15

Dr. Minges has been employed by this Institution at a great expense, and he is at the service of our patients and stu dents without charge. Our methods and appliances are fully protected by patents, and we will vigorously prosecute any in- fringement thereon. By this method every man or woman not over fifty years of age can be made to grow from two to five inches. This system is highly in- dorsed by the leading physicians of the land Several prominent institutions of learning have adopted this system for the physical development of their stu dents. Our free book tells the interest ing story of how MT. Minges made his remarkable discovery. Would you like to increase your height from two to five inches?. If so, you should read this re . markable book. Failure is absolutely inn possible. Let us send you the absolute proof of this statement. Remember, a postal card will bring 1t. You are not asked to spend a single cent with us in order to get this information. Write to- day and you will receive the free booK and full information tomorrow. When you write be sure to state your exact height and weight, as well as the date of your birth; also give full information relative to your physical condition and we will outline a method of treatment for you and tell you just what you may expect if you decide to place your case in our hands. We give you all this in- formation absolutely free. If you desire it. we can send you the statements of hundreds of men who have grown from two to five inches in height by following our methods. The results are quickly ac- complshed. Some grow an 'nch the first week. We have many students and patti ents who have grown as much three inches in two months. The results are ac- complished without any inconvenience to you whatever. The treatment can be sent to any part of the world and you can take 1t without the knowledge of your most intimate friends. Our free book and letters will be sent in plain en- velopes if you prefer 1t. The book also contains illustrations which will inter- est any one Ten thousand of these re- :narkable books will be given away ab. solutely free. postage prepaid. long as the present edition lasts. All we ask in return for this is that you allow some friend who you think would like to in- crease his height to read it. If you want q free copy. write today. Address THE CARTILAGE COMPANY, Dept 800, Ro- chester. N. Y.. T.. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-15
Stephens -MeHOn.

The marriage of Miss Clara Mae Melton to MT. William Stephens will take place at the Ruhama Baptist church, East Lake, next Wednesday morning at 10:9o o'clock.
 The ceremony will be performed by the Rev J. M. Shelburne pastor of the Ruha- ma Baptist church.
 Miss Blanche Stephens, a sister of the bridegroom, will be Miss Melton's maid of honor The other attendants will be-: Best man. Mir. Walter Puckett. Ushers, MT Emmett Moore, MT. J. H. Move, MT. Frederick Williams and Mir. Lemdy Sledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-15
Kindergarten Day
 Al W0man's Club.

Mrs c. P. Orr, president of the Free Kindergarten association, Mrs. J. F. Phillips. Miss Snyder and Miss Gelders will talk on Kindergarten work next Sat urday afternoon at the Womans club, that day having been set apart as Kin dergarten Day"