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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
He Married 1t.

Sam-How am it Pete Green wears
,sech fine clothes en- doan' do muffin?
Remus-Why, he hes a washin' ma
chine dat supports him.
Sam-Huh! Did he invent it?
Remus-No; married it.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
Promises. But No Fu,alIment.

He promised he'd return the lock of hair
Shed given him in those sweet days be-
fore her
Love cooled. Twas but a promise, ending
there
like tina of any other hair restorer.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04

Long-Winded Lover-Ah me! and
heart for you?
She desperately bpred)-Cut it out
Yale Record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04

Fred-Miss Giddyun's heart seems to
have been modelled after a street car.
Joe-What's the explanation?
Fred-There's always room in it for
one more.-Cincinnad Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
Same Hooks, Same Lies.

Bill-The fish hooks used to-day are
of precisely the same form as those
of 1000 years ago.
Jiil-So are the stories.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
Looking for Trouble.

Mrs. Nodd-What a worried look you
have.
Mrs. Todd am. My husband has
been so jolly and free from care that |
know something dreadful is going 10
happen.-Brooklyn Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
She Would Do II All.

Husband-What's the use of my GO
ing with you? You know | detest
shopping.
Wife-O, you won't have to shop.
You'll merely pay the bills.-Stray
Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04

you'll be sure to tell Miss Smyth,
that | called while she was out?"
ooh, yes. She'll be delighted t,
hear it.'-Chicago American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
The Real Question.

Pat-Sure. I'd lay down me loife for
yez, Norah!
Norah-But would yez lay down a
Carpet for me, Patrick ?-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
An Air Cushion.

An Air Cushion. ID.
A little bird sat on a telegraph wire. ~
And said to his mates: 81 declare,
If wireless telegraphy comes into vogue,
Wen all lave to sit on the air."
London Fishing Gazette.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04
The Trouble in the Case.

what was the complaint against
the woman immigration inspectors?"
why, l believe they actually in
spected."-N. Y. Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-04

Miss Whing-I'm sorry to hear your
husband is i'll in town.
Mrs. Whang-Yes, it's very unfortun-
ate, just when I have to stay here to
keep Fido away from the heat of the
town.-Chicago Daily News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
currsnt Tonic Club.

The Current Topic CLUB was we'll
represented yesterday at the home Of
Mrs. e. 0. Dewey. The club listened
first to a short topic on Piers Plowman
aud his vision by Mrs. Ollie Davis,
which was found to, be surprisingly
interesting. 1t was written at the
time OF Richard III to help set the
times In order when Justice was being
trampled under foot on every side.
The main paper Of the afternoon
was Ohaucer, by Mrs. O. d. Stewart.
She gave q critical account of the
works Of OhAucer with what biography
the poems brought to light and given
to the club through passages read from
the original. Little touches were read
from tine Canterbury Tales to show
their character, some bits being
especially charming.
"When that Aprilleiwith It's shourea
I sOOte,
The droghte Of Marche hath perced
to the roote
And battied every veyne in enrich
licour,
OF which vertu engendered is the
-FOUR,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

Or. Haynes Succeeds DR.. Bird.-The
board OF control of Ionia prison has
chosen DR.. Harley A. Haynes as resi-
dent physician to succeed DR.. John 4.
Bird, resigned.
Ran Short of coal.-Skinner & Steep
mans sideboard factory at Howard
City has been closed for lack OF fuel.
Two hundred men are out Of employ
ment.
IL a Bankrupt.-Major B. H. Roth
well a well known real estate dealer OF
Detroit, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy, setting forth liabilities of $685.
IA and merely nominal assets.
Fumigation Caused conflagration.--
While fumigrating for tuberculosis the
residence of Guy Hemingway, near
Benton Harbor, caught fire and was
burned to the ground. Some members
of the family made an exit in their
night clothes.
Austrians Notwithstanding the
example of the English temperance
workers, the Austrians of Calumet
have organized society similar to the
Civic Federation. Several Finnish
temperance societies have been organ
ICED in the copper country.
U. Of M. Team Defeated.-The Uni
versity of Michigan debators were re-
tired from the intercollegiate national
contest Saturday, being defeated in
the semi-finals by Chicago. The con-
test for supremacy now lies between
Chicago and the University of Mime
sofa.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Olney.
Delayed Letter.

Delayed Letter.
While away visiting neighbor. Tues
day evening, the dwelling house with
all its contents belonging to III. Ritzell
and family, burned to the ground Mr..
Ritzell's house was comparatively new,
being built about 10 months ago and
was uninsured. Petitions are being cir
culated and goodly sum of money both
paid and subscribed has been raised for
the family who have been left almost
destitute. No cause for the fire to date
has been scertained-Adem Albaugh
will for long time have a recollection
of the saving virtues of christianity.
Sometime ago stranger lifted two
chickens from his near by roost, and in
the mean time said gentlemen exper-
fenced religion and quite recently cough
ed up the price of the poultry
Harmon's house and contents burned to
the ground Saturday evening. Only
table, sewing machine and two horse
blankets were saved. Mr.. Harmon had
just arrived from town, built hot fire
and in the mean time went over to Ed.
Eatinger's for his family where he had
left them to get warm and on their re-
turn the house was ablaze. The proper
ty was not insured--The story current
here to the effect that EN- Waffle had
both limbs amputated by sleigh run
ner while in Owosso is unfounded; he
was pinched and that is Inspector
of rural routes Daboll, of st Johns, rode
over route No. 2 with f. Johnson We'd
nesday to inspect the same; many of it's
patrons who love to read daily papers
desire the delivery every day of the noon
mail at Elsie. We get it only part of
the time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
OwOsSO, FRIDAY. JAN. 90, 1908.
Mission Studies,
EDMUND o. DEWEY. EDIT

The women Of Owosso are keeping
PACE with the new movement for the
systematic study of missions.
1t will be remembered that last win.
Ter class representing five of our
churches and led by Mrs. A. E. Ferry,
gave six afternoons to the study of "Via
Christi. the first of promised series OF
text books, for an interdenominational
study of missions.
The sale of this book reached forty
thousand copies, which is in itself
evidence of the interest it awakened
among christian workers everywhere.
This book was Introductory, covering
the period from the days of the apostles
10 the close Of the eighteenth century
and was prepared by Louise Manning
Hodgkins, for some years professor of
literature in Wellesley college. The
study for this year is India which "by
reason of the seclusion and oppression
1T its women is pre- eminently woman's
missionary field" The name of the
text book is LUX Christi" and is ably
sdited by Caroline Atwater Mason, a
prominent worker in the Baptist
church
movement is on foot to re-organize
She class in Owosso for another series of
six lessons with the same leader.
All ladies wishing to ioin will please
sesure books as soon as possible. Price
shrtyIfive cents, including postage.
They may be ordered from the Mission
Rooms. 81 Washington street, Chicago,
n of any UNCONVENTIONAL publishing
hpuse.
The'f first meeting has been postponed
nom Jan. % to Thursday, Jan. 30, on
sccount of the delay in receiving the
text books. 1t will be held in the M.
Z. church parlors at $50 p. m.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

The Fe leral Labor Union installed
akcers Friday evening at its hall. G..
L., Hyerly having resigned as secretary
and treasurer, j. A F. Evans was sell
scted to succeed him. The following
1ssolution.was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, our worthy secretary, G. A.
Bverly, who. has acted in that capacity
ince the birth of this organization,
having resigned on account of his du-
Aies otherwise taking all his time, and
Selling. that the Office should be filed by
zune brother who is employed in
Nsnual labor, thereby complying with
To regulations Of the A. F. of L.,
Therefore, be it resolved, That we
1n0st reluctantly accept his resignation,
- we appreciate his value to the cause
e labor, which extends not alone to our
ely but reaches further. We feel that
tke past good work done by this union
IN the good of the city in general has
1een largely accomplished by his zeal,
Ms frmness and his fairness; always
a0unseling toward better feeling and
understanding between employer and
Mnploye. Having found him a capable
sfscer wherever we have placed him,
10th here and as member of the school
hoard, we feel that the loss of his pres
nce and counsel would be keenly felt
- our union as well as labor throughout
Tie city.
Therefore, be it resolved, That we
grant Brother Byerly an honorary mem
1ership and that he be given certif
sute in keeping with said membership
Following is the list of officers install
a..
Rresident-E. j. Sheldon
Vice Presidential B. Crane
3ecy Treas.-J. A. F. Evans
duxFd-W. r. Potter
0uides-Wm. Wilson, G. B. Craw
Drd
Trustees-C. B. Crawford, ]. H
xoyses, r. p. Bigelow.
De1egates-E. J. Sheldon, Fred Ed
wards, G. B. Crawford, H. A. Noble
Harry Bell, J. A. F. Evans.
Aternates--A. B. Crane, j. Pierce
hhn Dennison, Frank w. Smith, Cal
Vim Dell, w. r. Potter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Probate Court.

The final account of Jacob Schantz,
executor Of the estate Of Frederick
Klein, deceased, late Of Bennington,
was allowed. Value of estate q 900.
In the estate of Enos Cochran, de.
ceased, late OF Perry, Barbara L. Coch.
ran was appointed administrative. +.
Spaulding and +. Grievances were ap.
pointed appraisers. The estate ia
valued at $500.
Charles e. Godfrey was appointed
administration Of the estate of Jane
C0nyne, deceased, late Of Bancroft,
who left an estate valued at about
200. n. P. Shane and ]. Fl. Hutch
ings, appraisers. The same with B
D. Black will act as commissioners on
claims.
Mary A. Wright will render an an
nual account as guardian OF James L.
Coburn, a minor, on Feb. 16.
DR.. J. L. Smith, of Durand, has Pc
titioned the court to revive the hear
ing Of claims In the estate of Emory
Darling, deceased, that he may present
bill for services. Proof will be taken
In the estate OF Sarah e. Cobb, de-
ceased, late Of Perry, Ell. W. Cobb, hus-
band Of deceased, asks that he be APP.
pointed administrator. The estate is
valued at about $4,000. Hearing Feb
10th.
Lodema A. Gross, of st. Johns, has
petitiOned the court that she be ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate
Of Porter Card, deceased, late of Rush
township, who left an estate valued
at about 300. Hearing Feb. 8
Edward Gard has made application
for the admission OF his wife, Anna
Card, to the Eastern Michigan Insane
Asylum. Drs. w. S. Jones and e. H.
Bailey conducted the examination and
pronounced her to be insane. An or
der was made admitting her to the
asylum.
George T.. Mason, administrator de
bonis non with. the will annexed of the
estate of Ezra L. Mason, deceased, was
discharged and estate closed.
The will of William MOxfield, de-
ceased, late Of Corunna, was admitted
to probate. W.. Parker was appoint
ed administrator with the will annex
ed. A. A. Harper and II. e. WEIGH
will appraise the estate and hear
claims. Value OF estate, s4OO.
Theodore M. Euler was appointed
administrator Of the estate of Benja-
min Defreese, deceased. M. Wilcox
and ]. O'Hare appraisers. The same
with R. Sherman will hear claims
against the estate. Value Of estate,
$3.50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
A Movable Fort.

6ne Of the latest inventions for service
INV times is called the war motor. Be-
ing built on wheels it can be operated by
very few men, and is strongly recon-
nended for seacoast defense. The only
medicine that is strongly recommended
~ thousands of grateful people, who
have used it as a defense against all
stomach, liver and kidney complaints, is
Hdatetter's Stomach Bitters. II cured
shem and will not fail in your case. Try
1t, if YOU are a sufferer from loss of
appetite, headache, insomnia, indiges
ton; dyspepsia torpid liver, constipated
bowels, or kidney troull $, and you will
not be disappointed Ask your druggist
For copy of orr 1903 Illustrated Al
Nanac. IL contains much valuable and
Eeful information and is free of charge
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

f. Close to w. Savage pit net sec %
Burns, $1,000.
Il. Christian to M. Rourke s. WI pit
Its 27-28 ok 81 OwossO, $1,000.
E. Bentley to d. Gerow g. WI 1t sub
ok SO Owosso, $4,000.
j. French to M. Pierce pit blk I
Lothrop, $4,000.
A. Sheldon TO R. Haughton & WI Its
SO ok Corunna, $3.50.
J. Butts to o. Bailey & WI pit set sec
IL Owosso, $1,000.
w. Mckenzie to G. Mckenzie s. wi
pit set sec % Owosso, el9l.
D. Snyder to l.. Snyder pit sci sec 1C
Middlebury, $500.
P. Schleitler to j. waldie u ,wf pit
nwt SEQ Hazelton, $500.
J. McCurdy to f. Watson s. WI 1t 1s
sub outlets 8 and 8, Owosso, s767.
f. Gould to A. Sheldon s. WI 1t on
sec 10 Caledonia, S40O.
A. Mattison to A. Whitman 1t 2 blk
8 A. w. Calkins' add Perry, $500.
A. Whitman to M. Johnson 1t blk 9
Calkins' add Perry, 500.
M. Pierce to j. French pit 1t bk D.
L. Co 3 1st add Durand, 5000.
r. VanSickle to w. Wright 1t % ok
81 Owosso, 1925.
G. Morgan to b. Mortems WI nw3
SEQ Burns, $4,000.
J. Viets to r. Confer nw4 swt sec 2
Hazslton, Sl095.
e. Confer to j. Viets pit sw4 sec
Hazelton, 5000.
J. Dudeck to e. Vannetta land on
sec Burns, $500.
L. Ogden to e. Hovey s. WI 1t on sec
20 Caledonia, 5000.
@. Frain to ). Lawler pit nwi net sec
20 Sciota, $4,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Guilty Of BIackmaII.

Flint, Mich, Jan. 21.-As had all
along been expected, the jury in the
case OF Joseph w. Stockwelb charged
with obtaining the signature of Jacob
Raquet Of Saginaw to a note for $4,000
by false pretenses, brought in YER
dict of guilty. The maximum penalty
Is ten years. Stockwell never denied
getting the money from Raquet, but
claimed that he and the others acted
as attorneys for Rose Taylor. who al
legged Raquet had gotten her into trou-
BILE. They asked Raquet first for
$500, but compromised on $4,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o
We the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able tc
carry out any obligations made by Their
firm.
WEST g. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O., WALDING KINNAN s. MAR
Vim. 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, 1903-01-23

Have by some surgeon Shylock on
thy charge to stop his wounds lest he
do bleed to DEATH" People can bleed
to death The loss of blood weakens
the body. 1t must follow that gain of
blood gives the body strength The
strengthening effect of DIR. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery is in large
part due to its action on the blood max
ing glands and the increased supply of
pure, rich blood it produces. 1t is only
when the blood is impoverished and inn
pure that disease finds soil in which
to root. The Discovery" purifies the
blood and makes it antagonistic to dis
ease. When the body is emaciated, the
lungs are weak, and there is an obsti-
nate lingering cough, Golden Med
ical Discoverery" puts the body on a
fighting footing against disease, and so
increases the vitality that disease is
thrown off, and physical health perfect
ly and permanently restored. II has
cured thousands who were hopeless and
helpless, and who had tried all other
means of cure without avail
Twenty-one One-cent stamps to cover
expense of mailing only will obtain a
copy of DR.. Piezce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser, zoos pages, in paper cover
Send thirty-one stamps if cloth binding
is preferred. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
'RU7,S.

The walking sick, what
a crowd Of them there are
Persons who are thin anc
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
Chronic cases that
what the doctors call them
which il common English
mean5--long sickness.
To sop tie continued
loss of flesh they nee,
SCOTS Emulsion. For til
feeling of weakness the,
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh ano
gives new life to the veal
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
Of the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Tried To Conceal II.

It's the old story of murder will on"
only in this case there's no crime. A
woman feels run down, has backache or
dyspepsia and thinks it's nothing and
tries to hide it until she finally breaks
down. Don't deceive yourself. Take
Electric Bitters at once. 1t has a 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
zoe, and guaranteed by Will E. Collins
and j. 8. Haggart, Druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
May Festival Stars.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Jan. 21.-Profes-
sor Albert A. Stanley of the university
school of music, has completed his ar
rangements for the May festival. The
following stars will appear: Anito
Rio, soprano Madame Homer and
Miss Isabel Bouton, altos; Andinas
Dippel, tenor; Senior Gogarza, bari
tone; Frederick Martin, basso, and
Webster. the violOncellist
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Domestic Troubles.

It is exceptional to find family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DIR. 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. 8. Haggarts drug store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Editors to Banquet.

Battle Greek, Mich, Jan. 20.-C. W.
Post has planned for a banquet tt
members of the Michigan Press Asso
citation that will eclipse anything ever
given In the state. Previous to Mr.
POSTS departure for Europe he In.
structed Landlord e. f. Clark, of the
Tavern, to prepare a banquet and
spare no expense. His instructions
are not to go below s6 per plate and
more II necessary.
Mr.. Post says he is glad to have this,
his first opportunity to return the
many favors he has received from the
Michigan editors. The most ext ensive
plans for entertainment are being
made by the local press club.
The association meets here the first
week In February.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Marriage Licenses

Roy Burhans, Owosso. ............ 81
Anna Nickeis, Owosso. ........ ~
James Floate, Owosso ............. u
Ethel VanZant, Owosso ...... :. 10
John A. Williams, Bancroft. ....... %
Bessie Bentley, Shiawassee $3.50. Is
Lewis r. Lamrouex, Brady. -. 20
Grace Kingsbury, New Haven. Is
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

Mrs. w. e. Mckenzie, Misses Ger
trude Faxon and Edith Frieseke.
The cast is complete except for one
moro village MAIDEN, who is, however,
practically sure of appearing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague Of tie night, itching piles.
Doans Ointment cures quickly and per-
manently, AT any drug store, 80 cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Total

| Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
helps men and women to happy. Wig
orous old age.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23


From The Press American.
Below are the names OF the ll2
persons, newspapers, societies, scho Is
and military organizations who have
contributed to the Ellen May Tower
monument fund the sum 'of CAST 81,
less than thirteen dollars OF the min
mum sum asked Tor. There will be
contributions enough within the next
few weeks to swell the sum to about
5000. However, there are incidental
expenses of the purchasing committee
to be met. These will be small and
every penny above the i've hundred,
not used for these expenses will 60
towards identifying the lot In which
Is Miss Towers grave.
The following letter accompanied q
I've dollar remittance from Company
+, Third Infantry NJ. N. g.:
Saginaw, W. s., Jan. IL, 1908.
THE OwOsso PREss.AMERICAN:-
Gentlemen:-Find enclosed q small
donation toward erecting a monument
In commemorative of Miss Tower.
Exceedingly regret that we are not In
position to donate more toward such q
good cause. Respectfully,
EDWARD V. GROW.
Secretary Company f.
The names Of nearly fifty persons to
serve upon the monument committee
have been submitted by contributors
and from those selected, the following
have been chosen: Capt. George B.
McOaughna, Attorney s. s. Miner and
Fl. Kirk White, editor of the Press
American, OF Owosso; County Clerk
John Y. Martin, of Corunna and
William e. Close, DR.. Fred S. Ruggles
and Hon. Luther @. Kanouse, of
Byron. The time and place OF the
committees first meeting will be
selected by its members.
Nil a. Il Il~A
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
PInsfore Cast.

Following is The cast OF the Chimes
Of Normandy which will be presented
here the latter part of February, under
the direction Of Leslie FL. Parker:
Serpolette. ..... -. Miss Edith wykes
Germaine, the lost marchioness 80.
............ -, Mrs. r. J. Tick
Henri, MARQUIS OF Bonneville. $50.
80. ........... ..Dr. r. ]. Tick
Jean Grenicheux. ....... A. J. Stevens
Gaspard, Q miser.. 30. DR.. J. o. Parker
The Bailli.. Leslie III. Parker
Registrar. George NJ. Hunt
Assessor. ................Oh Charles Lyon
Notary. .ZenaS IL. Ross
Village MaidenS. ...................