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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-12-11
The New Years Resolution.

WA 4eOo04 " bkOAs
n ominous rumble of the New
Years Resolution, too distant and
rant as yet to be recognized by anv
save the experienced ear, is heard dis
tinctly by the brewery and distillery
managers and as consequence they are
cutting down their output.
The New Years Resolution exercises
a depressing effect upon the home in.
uustries whose aim it is to provide
cheer, tonic and stimulation to those of
our citizens who believe themselves to
be overworked, overtaxed and over
strained by the unremitting and exact.
ing demands of the strenuous lille. for
IL is when the gladstone New Year Is
ABOUT to be b%orn-when the wild bells
are about to ring out the Old and ring
in the New-when the dead Past is
about to vanish in the light of the liv-
ing Future-that men, large, healthy,
well-develeped, and supposedly sane
men, vow unto themselves mentally,
soulfully. solemnly, that they will be
slaves to the pony or the schooner no
more.
A few men here and there swearing
that they will never more touch the &C.
cursed stuff that steals away their
brains-a few men here and there pledg-
ing themselves and promising their
wives and shouting from the housetops
that they have turned over a new leaf
would not make so much difference to
one OF the most important of u home
industries, but when they are numbered
by the hundreds of thousands, and even
by the million, the influence which the
wave OF reform exerts upon the volume
OF consumption, and incidentally upon
the cash register, absolutely demands
recognition.
The b%re~eries and dis~tilleries, like
all other great enterprises. are now
conducted upon scientific principles,
and in the manufacture of all kinds of
American refreshments the annual
New Years Resolution is taken into &C.
count. And so is the reaction that fol.
lows it.
Scarcely has the blithsome holiday
season passed before the mammoth fac
tories of the cups that cheer in Chicago,
Milwaukee, st. Louis. Peoria, and Ken
lucky are working overtime to meet the
demand occasioned by the efforts of the
New Years resolvers to make up for
lost time. Everything Is regained.
Nothing is lost to trade. The average
output is maintained.
The New Years Resolution which
has damned for a season the channel
of commerce Is swept away by the on.
ward tide that follows the later Recon-
sideration, and the great industries are
again restored to normal and healthful
conditions.
We are not saying that things would
not be better if they were different.
We are only trying to present a great
fact in industrial economics, so that
the plain thinker may grasp it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-12-11
WANT A PIANO?

l am agent for the Soule Brothers
Co. of Portland and a sell you a
fine piano Gao STYLES to select from
or an organ, either Estey or Chicago
Cottage, at a lower price than can
be obtained from any other firm on
the coast.
Will also supply you with any
other musical instrument you may
want. Call and inspect pianos now
on hand. GEo- A. LAMBETH.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

The committee on Fire Department reported
that one of the fire horses was sick and that the
city needed a new team.
1t was moved and supported that the COM
mittee on fire department be instructed to look
up new team for the fire d 'partment, which
was carried.
1t was moved and supported that the ordi-
nance relative to the appointment of a .ealer of
weightsand measures be taken from the table
which was carried.
1t was moved and supported that the city
clerk be instructed to correspond with Rand
McNally & Co., relative to the cost of making
map of the City OF Owosso, which was carried.
1t was moved and supported that the com
mittee to whom was referred the ordinance
relative to the appointment of a sealer of
weights and measures, be instructed to investl-
gate the COST of market site and scales, which
carried.
1t was moved and supported that the same
be laid on the table for one week, which was
carried.
1t was moved and supported as an amend
ment to the motion TO refer the petetion asking
fer bituminous macadam pavement to be
laid on West Main street, that the same be re-
ferred to the Mayor and Common Council and
that the same be requested TO meet with the
Board of Public Works next Monday afternoon
at two O'Clock and that the City Clerk be in
structed to notify the Board to be present so
that the people living along the street may be
heard, which was carried.
TWAS m oved and supported that the matter
of the reviewing of the special assessment roll
on the paving OF West Main and South Wash
ington street be deferred until March 10, which
was carried.
Aid. Jordan offered following resolution.
which was upon motion adopted, ayes 10 nays
0.
Resolved by the common council Of the city
of Owosso that the committee on ways and
means be and are hereby instructed to borrow
the sum of $500 till August LIST, $685. interest not
to exceed 5per cent, and credit the same to the
Stewart street drain fund.
IL was moved and supported that an order be
drawn in favor OF s. r. Van Tifflan for $2.70
being rebate on sidewalk tax, and that the city
clerk be instructed to charge up to Mr.. Reed
this amount on the sidewalk roll, which was
carried, ayes Q naysl.
Mayor appointed as city attorney, Frank h.
Watson, 1t was moved and supported that
the appointment be confirmed, which was car
ried, ayes 10, nays 0.
Aid vanSice reported that the Kilby Mfg
Co DESTROYS OF having grade cut down west Of
Oliver street bridge on Oliver street, and stat
ed that they would have considerable dirt that
they would furnish to the city for 25c per cubic
yard. II was moved and supported that this
matter be referred to the committee on streets
and alleys.
Upon motion council adjourned.
FRED EDWARDS,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such,
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name of J. j. Ravens, Yer.
sailles, Ohio. For years he was troubl-
ed with Kidney disease and neither doc
tors nor medicine gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitters. 1t put
him on his feet in short order and now
he testifies: I'm on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms of Stom-
ach and Bowel Complaints. Only soc.
Guaranteed by J. S. Haggart and w.
E. Collins & Co, Druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
Real Estate Transfers.

E Hoyt to G and A Fuller pit ne ne
sec 10, Vernon, $3.50.
B Schmidt to L Sanderhoff pit 1t Z bl
Williams & Lyons add, Owosso, $780,
Terry to Miller pit ne sec 8, Haz
elton, $11521s.
M Cuddaback to Larmer pit Sc sec
80, Caledonia, $44OO.
S Porterfeld to r Little pit ne sec
s, New Haven, 800.
H Harkins to F Fields and VT pit blk
Yerkes' add, Vernon, $500.
Geo Farrer to G Kemp pit Sc sec %,
Caledonia, $245.
c Austin to F Sharpe 1t 2 blk 3 NJ n
Green's add, Perry, $3.50.
L Moore to Kebler 1t Z blk 2 Thomas
end add, Owosso, 800.
nj Runnells to S Kellogg 1t blk 10,
Lothrop, 500.
U Simon to H Brewer and VT 1t on sec
%, Vernon, 5000.
Fl Bogue to G Monroe It's $40, 1928,
blk Riverside sub, Caledonia, 5000.
Z See to L Mills pit sw ! sec 81 and
ps NV sec %, Shiawassee, $4,000.
d Lewis to A Gulick e e NV / sec
35, Antrim, $1,000.
NJ Champion to n L Morgan pit Sc /
sec &c, Caledonia, $400
d Holmes to 4 Tranchell and VT pit
1t 2 blk Holmes add Durand, 5000.
S Phelps ct al to First National Bank
pit 1t 10 blk II, Corunna, $1,000.
Schmidt to J belong and VT pit ne ]
sec 10, Owosso, $500.
w Klein to E Dunn and VT pit ne
sec 80, Woodruff, $780,
P Schad to H Stone 1t on sec %, Du.
rand 800
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
United States Leads In Coal.

The three great coal producing coun-
tries of the world are United States,
Great Britain and Germany. Prior to
last year Great Britain led the world as
a coal producer, but we made such re-
markable increases that the United
States now leads. We also have the
best family medicine as well, namely,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t was
first introduced fifty years ago and be-
cause it has always been found reliable
now occupies the foremost position as a
family remedy. If you have never tried
it, take our advice and start to-day.
You'll be thankful for the hint, because
it positively cures even after other rem
edies have failed. 1t is specific rem
edy for spring fever, indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness,
and liver and kidney troubles. Beware
of counterfeits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

A childless home is cherries home.
The maternal instinct exists in every
woman, and when it is unqualified she
is deprived of much of the happiness of
life. 1t often happens that childlessness
is due to some cause which can be re-
moved, and often is removed by the use
of DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription.
The vigor and vitality which this rem
edy imparts to the delicate womanly
organs, puts them in condition of nor
NAL health, the lack of which is often
the sole obstruction to maternity
Every woman should read DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser, book
containing zoos pages and 200 illustra-
tions. 1t is sent entirely free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for the
paper bound volume, or 81 stamps for
cloth covered. Address Dr. r., V.
Pierce, 683 Main street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
North owo..o Farmers Club /.


The North Owosso Farmers Club met
last Friday at the pleasant home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Stiles, the meeting be-
ing held one week later than. usual on
account of the Roundup. 1t was a
typical March day but that did not pre-
vent good attendance.
After the usual social time (which is
always one of the pleasantest features
of the day, bountiful dinner was
served.
The program was openedswith the
usual exercises followed by guitar
solo by Robbie Saver.
The first question was, Which is the
best soil for general purposes sand whys
Mr. Freeman thinks a..heavy soil is best
for wheat but wheat is not so profitable
crop as when he was boy, and for
general farming he considersla black
loamy soil best. Mr. Place prefers a
clay loan.
Mattiebell Getman, recitedl a very
laughable recitation entitled, Jimmy
Browns Wedding Invitations The
question of Systematic Home Tasks was
left until the next meeting.
The Home Medicine Box was dis
cussed by Mrs. E. o. Place and Mrs.
VIM. Smith 1t should contain.at least
camphor, fever medicine, some good
liniment, glycerine, castor OIL oil of
peppermint and as many more as one
desires.
What does the farmer need most ?
Mr.. Place thinks the average farmer
needs more education. Soils should be
studied more, also climatic conditions
taken into consideration.
One of the visitors, Mr.. John Brooks,
read humorous selection about the
rural telephone Mr. Robertson made
some remarks explaining in part the
difference between trusts and syndicates.
Robbie Saver sang with the guitar
accompaniment I'll be With You When
the Roses Bloom Again. Mattiebell
Getman gave humorous recitation,
aunt Sarah on Bicycles"
The subject of bonding thel county
for new court house was discussed;
there was some difference of opinion but
vote was taken and decided that the
club was not in favor of it.
The program for the next meeting is
as follows: Why is clover better for
land than timothy2 Mr.. A. Clapp and
VIM. Galloway; How may farmer get
acquainted with his businesss VIM.
Smith, j. U. Miller; Name two most i'm
portant items in we'll kept house, Mrs
G.. Freeman and Mrs. G. Day; What
class of men move the world, G. Day
and G. Greenwald; The Farmers Club
library, Mrs. G. M. Getman.
A vote of thanks was given Mr.. and
Mrs Stiles for their hospitality, and the
meeting adjourned to meet at the usual
date March 81, with Mr.. and Mrs. E. o.
Place.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
Probate Court.

The will of Hugo Wesener, deceased,
late Of Owosso, was admitted to pro-
bate. Hugo G. Wesener, of Saginaw,
was appointed executor. @. D. Stew.
art and @. S. Williams, appraisers.
The same with w. Fl. Bigelow, will
act as commissioners. The estate is
valued at $37 900.
D. S. Frackleton, judge OF probate Of
Genesee county, was present in probate
court this morning where he heard the
proof of the will Of Hugo Wesener,
deceased, late OF OwoSso. AS Judge
Bush was witness to the will it was
necessary to have proof taken by a
judge Of another county.
Geo. E. Dippy has made application
to probate court for an order determin-
ing the heirs at law Of Alonzo Dlppy,
who was resident of Antrim town.
ship, and who died in 1881, leaving
property in said township. Hearing,
April ID, Deceased left widow,
three sons and two daughters, all resi-
dents OF Antrim.
Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson, OF Owosso
township, has applied to the court for
an order admitting her daughter,
Hattie e. Wilkinson, an alleged insane
person, to the Eastern Michigan
Asylum, at Pontiac. The examlna-
tion will occur on Monday, March 16.
The will Of Comfort d. Loynes, de
ceased, late of Fairfield, was filed for
probate by D. Il. Loynes, Of Chaplin,
son Of deceased. The property is es-
timated to be worth about 81 300. The
widow and four children are interested
in the estate. Hearing April 13.
Harrington Clay, administrator with
the will annexed Of the estate of Geo.
II. Clay, deceased, rendered his final
account. Deceased resided In Antrim
township and left an estate valued at
about 81, 900.
In the estate OF Charles A. Valen-
tine, deceased, late OF Middlebury,
Martha j. Valentine, executrix, rem
dered TO the court her final account
and was discharged The widow and
one daughter we're the only ones inter
ested in the estate which is valued at
$500
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

Deputy Labor Commissioner Malcolm
J. Mcleod has given out some figures
showing the wonderful growth of the
manufacturing industries of the state.
Not only has the number of factories in
the state greatly increased, but the
daily pay roll for Michigan has been
enlarged by nearly $4,000, and the
average daily wage scale is greater.
These facts are healthy signs of the
general prosperity of the state, and,
while Mr.. Mcleod would not give all
the details as shown by the canvass of
1902, he stated that the annual report
soon to be issued by the department
will show Michigan to occupy prom
inent position in the list of prosperous
states.
In 1902, the aggregate daily pay rolls
of the state amounted to $346, 741.2 %, as
against $312, 1905 for the year before
There are about 207, 900 employers and
overseers in the places visited, their pay
roll amounting to $10S. 1873, 279.36 The
average daily wage, exclusive of employ
ers, foremen, clerical help, ETC., has
been estimated at SLIGO, which is an in
crease of three cents per day over the
year before. Strangely enough, the
salary paid to bookkeepers is reported
to have decreased, the average daily
pay being about per cent less.
In addition to these figures, it is shown
that during 1902 there were fewer fatal
and serious accidents than in the pre-
vious year. OF the 6,444 factories Wis
ited only ia were idle, and these were
mostly saw mills. The number of fac
tories in the state has been increased
nv S72.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
COMMON COUNCIL.
Common Council chambe r, ow osso, Mi

Common Council Chambe r. Ow osso: Mich.
March 2. 1903.
Regular meeting of common council, Mayor
Werner M White, presiding
Aldermen present at roll call, Pierpont
Wiley. Nichols, Detwiler, Densmore, Wash
burn, VanSice.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Aid. Densmore presented following petition
which was upon motion referred to the board
of public works.
Tothe Honorable Mayor. Common Council
and Board OF Public Works of the City OF
OwOssO.
Gentlemen We the undersigned property
owners residing on West Main street between
Michigan Avenue and the Michigan Central
the bridge over the Shiawassee river to the
south line of Howard street. respectfully petit
ton your honorable bodies to pave our streets
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
Perry Antrim Farmers Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Kimball enter
tanned the Perry-Antrim farmers
club on Friday, March 9Th. Owing to
the bad condition of the roads, the at
tendance was small, but the interest
was good.
After partaking of sumptuous din
ner, which. did much credit to the
hostess and her neighbors, the meet
ing was called to order by Vice Presi
dent j. f. Stone. The club sang Sc
lection, after which E. Burkhart lead
the devotional exercises.
The report and approval Of the min
utes OF last meeting was followed by a
talk by Mr.. Burkhart on "How Raise
Corn" If.possible he selects sod
field for corn, commencing from the
center to pillow SO that the team in
turning will not walk on the plowed
ground and pack 1T so that that por-
ti0n of the field will not produce
thrifty plants. He advocated late
blowing that the ground will not be-
come too hard before planting. He
plants from the 18th to the goth in
rows both ways, and drags the field
over with light drag just before the
corn comes up and crosses this with a
weeder as soon as the corn peeps
through. After every rain the ground
should be stirred to prevent crustlng
and evaporation. The cultivating is
kept up until the tasseling OF the
corn. Mr.. Burkhart said that he had
no experience in planting corn one
way and asked VIM. Morrice to give
his experience in that line. Mr.. Nor
rice stated that he planted his corn
with common grain drill with a
dropper attachment. The drill plants
the ccrn at a more uniform depth
than the hand planter, the corn
reaches the surface quicker and a
more uniform stand is secured than by
the old method. He believes that
more feed, corn and fodder both in
cluded, is secured. He cuts his corn
with a harvester and husKs with a
husker the use OF which he recon-
mends; not that 1t is cheaper, but that
it helps in solving the labor problem.
The club then Sang selection after
which Mrs. VIM Cooper read a fine
paper on "The Boy on the Farm" 1t
was voted to have the paper published
In the local papers. Mrs. G.. f. Colby
read one of VIII Carlton S latest poems
entitled "Hymn-Sermon." Mrs. Geo.
MacRay read humorous poem on
"Rules" place In providing the neces-
stiles.
The question box was OF considerable
interest "How would you acquire
the railroads in case OF government
ownership" Mr.. Stone thought that
they could be purchased the same as
any other property. Mr.. Beckley
thought that they must be condemned
before purchasing, while Mr.. Colby be-
lieved that could be acquired by the
right of eminent domain.
what is meant by the center of
population and where is 1t located?"
Mr.. Colby said that 1t was determined
by drawing a line from east to west,
one-half the population on either side,
and another from north to south In
the same manner. The point where
these two lines intersect is the center
OF population. 1t is located about
sixty miles south OF Indianapolis.
az N1 rlr al
Messrs. Morrlce and Beckley gave a
report OF their visit to the roundup
at Owosso
The club then adjourned to meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Grout the
FIRST Friday In April.
MARK d. CIRCUIT, Cor. Sec'y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
Still They Come.

David Gilmore has sale today. He
is going to Owosso to work in the sugar
factory.
Charles Crippen, of Owosso, was in
town this week. He is working for the
Harryman implement firm there and
will move his family from Durand to
Owosso. Vernon Argus.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
All of which is respectfully submitted.
FRED EDWARDS,

All of which is respectfully submitted.
FRED EDWARDS,
City Clerk.
Committee on claims and accounts reported
favorably on accounts as above presented,
unanimous consent being given same was al.
lowed, ayes 10, nays 0.
Aid. Jordan offered following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted. ayes 10, nays
o.
Resolved by the common council Of the City
of Owosso, that the city treasurer be and Is
ceived from the sale of the General Fund
bonds to the credit of the Continent Fund for
the purpose of paying loan orders due at the
Citizens Savings Bank.
Aid. Jordan offered following resolution,
which was upon motion adopted, ayes IL, nays
o.
Resolved. by the common council Of the City
of Owosso. that the city clerk be and is hereby
instructed TO draw the following orders against
the contingent fund to pay the following loan
orders and the interest on the same now due at
the Citizens Saving Bank,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

All OF which is respectfully submitted,
FRED EDWARDS,
Secretary.
Aid. Jordan presented following report
which was upon motion received and ordered
placed on file.
Owosso, March LIST, 1903
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the City Of Owosso -
Gentlemen: Following is complete report
of the receipts and expeL ditures of the City of
Owosso for the month ending February 2Sth,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY. EDITOR.
OWOSSO, FRIDAY, MAR. 49, 1908
Marriage Licenses.

No matter how long you have had the
cough; if it hasn't already developed
into consumption DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup will cure it.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13
COMMON COUNCIL cuANprR.

Owosso. Mich, March 9Th, 1908.
Regular meeting OF Common Council, Mayor
V, rner NJ. White. presiding.
Aldermen present at roll call: Pierpont,
Wiley. NJ hols. Detwiler, Jordan, Densmore.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

which Is guaranteed for eight years. and
award the contract to the Barber Asphalt Paw
Signed by II. KIRK WHITE and Twenty-Five
others.
Mr.. saxton, agent for the Barber Asphalt
Co., came before the council and explained
about their bituminous macadam pavement.
Following claims and accounts were present
ed and upon motion were referred to the COM
mttee on claims and accounts:
From Contingent Fund--James Ashton 50 So.
e o Dewey 8, Gregory Mayer & Thorn Co
875. J h Laverock 50, Clara Byrnes 81.
Thorn Co 20. @ Holden 2, Perrott (Fred
Edwardsl 10. Times Printing Co II IS Fred
From 1908 Paving Fund-Evening News Pub
From Light Fund-owosso Gas Light Co
From Highway Fund-T Atkinson 81 50, 8 A
Crane 30, e Jewell coo. @ Smith 2l0, O Bailey
8 80. 3 Kidd 80. @ Young y, j butcher 2, Jas
Helt IS, JAS Doyle IL, M God g. Co 60c.
From Fire Department Fund-Owosso Fire
%, Ben Smith 4. g Gabriel 4. g Black a James
Brown 4, Forbes Fred Edwards) 8 80. e Jewell
5.
From Stewart street Dam Fund.- and b
Frieseke $l91.
From Water Works Fund-Atlas Oil Co. s84,
Q II Balloon IS, H Robbins q Son 76c, A n
Hollis 55, d Speck as, Boomer 80, @ Jack
SON 90. Ashford 80, j d Hunt 4S, h Cossitt
From Police Fund.- d Ross $50, @ H Griffith
"a, + Mack "a, Bert he dges "a. FW Smith n.
Fire Department. Fund-Harry Stanhope 85c,
George Erect nc,
A l. NICHOLS
Jw JoRDoN
w PIERPONT
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

II suffered for months from sore
throat. Eclectric Oil cured me in
twenty-four hours" M. S. Gist, Halves
vile, Ky.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-03-13

City Clerk presented the resignation of Je.
rome w Turner rs city attorney. IL was
moved and supported that the resignation be
accepted which was carried, ay es 10 nays 0.
Aid. Jordan presented following report
which was upon motion received and ordered
placed on file.
Owosso, March LIST, 1903.
To the Honorable Mayor and Comm IN Council
of the City of Owosso:
Gentemen.-Following is complete report
OF the receipts and expenditures of the Board
of Public Works for the month ending Febru-
airy 2sth, 1908: