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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

Of California and Florida obtained that
opportunity for investment in conse-
quence Of the introduction of orange
cuttings from Brazil. England is Civ
en- credit for having provided this coun-
try with asparagus, while celery came
originally from southern EuroDe. and
rhubarb from central Asia.
Still unsatisfed with all that other
countries have given us in the way OF
food supply, the aggressive agricul-
tural scientist of to-day has been tour
ing the world and exploring In far
away corners and uninhabited desert
and forest hooks for what may turn
out to be only slip Of a plant or a
sample Of an undeveloped fruit Each,
however, brings to the explorer the
germ of an idea by which he hopes to
develop the new plant, through govern
ment aid, into a staple Of both food
value and financial profit.
Descriptions have been given in the
Evening Posts correspondence Of the
last six months Of some Of the note
worthy novelties brought to this cOun-
try in this way, including durum, or
macaroni wheat; chavote, the new deli
cacy of the eggplant variety; the cac-
tus cheese, which is so nearly like the
ordinary cake chocolate as to be read
lily mistaken, except for its slightly tart
flavor; new varieties Of tangerines and
other specimens of the orange family,
and of grazing plants which will grow
in the semi-arid parts Of the west,
where there are less than six inches
Of rainfall. In each of these instances
there has been an accomplishments
worthy Of note, but the list has not yet
been exhausted. Other plants and
fruits are being developed along the
same lines and descriptions Of some Of
them will be available before long for
the information of the public At the
present moment it is possible to give
some brief facts about several expert
ments which have progressed far
enough to indicate a gratifying success
in as great measure, probably, as those
just mentioned.
Salads have come to be part Of the
ddlly uedl lOE uuOSL leISUnS
who live reasonably well, because of
the many kinds which can be prepared
at small cost and which add so much
to the enjoyment Of the repast. But
there is a continual longing for new
kinds Of salad, and chefs are puzzling
their brains to arrange new combina-
tions To meet the demand has been
one Of the tasks which the agricultural
explorer has set for himself, and al
ready he has succeeded to a degree.
In Japan he has found a vegetable call
ed by the Japanese udo, which is as
common there as celery is here. It is
so enjoyed by the Japanese that they
import the canned article to this coun-
try rather than do without their accus-
toned food. 1t cannot take the place
Of lettuce for variety of uses, but may
be adapted to a palatable dish by the
addition Of certain sauces. It has not
yet been given a distinctive American
name, but it grows In thick blanched
shoots Of two feet or more in length,
and prospers splendidly. By slicing the
shoots into long, thin shavings and
serving with a French dressing there
is presented a slivery-looking salad
with unusual crispness and a new and
distinct flavor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22
IMPROVEMENTS IN PEKIN.

Real Advance Made in China in the
Last Two Years.
A competent authority on things Chi
nese states that during the last two
years China has made more real adj
vancement than in the previous millen-
mum, says the Century. That his judg-
ment is sound is apparent to those who
enjoy the vantage point of a residence
in Pekin. 1t has long been predicted
that changes would be surprising in
their speed, but the most sanguine had
not hoped for what Is taking place.
In passing through Pekin, the streets
seem to be the most striking phenom-
enon. Three years ago there seemed
little hope that the black mud, and the
disgusting sights and stenches would
ever give place to anything better. The
board that had been appointed to re-
pair the streets was considered to have
an Augean task and was the butt of
many facetious remarks. Now the
broad thOrOughfares are fast being con-
verted into handsome avenues. The
central portion, a strip Of about seven
yards in width, is being we'll macadam-
lied with the rest. Long forgotten sew
ers have f1anked on each side by shall
low drains Of bricl1work, a row Of trees,
an unpaved strip of five yards in good
repair, then a curbed sidewalk with
pounded lime and earth. The building
line has been Strengthened, necessitat
ing the rebuilding Of many shops, tho
rehabilitation of which Is in keeping
with the rest. Long-forgotten sewers
have been reopened, and places Of con-
veniences erected, the use Of which Is
made compulsory. Innumerable IN.
slightly sheds which have occupied half
the roadway are being removed, forever,
it is hoped, and the sQuatters have
sought other fields in which to ply their
trades. The new roadways are guarded
by uniformed police in their sentry
boxes, and kept in order by numerous
laborers. Fine telephone poles, strung
with countless copper wires, replace the
topy-turvy line of the last few years.
The telephone is no longer a curiosity,
but Is fast becoming a necessity to pro-
gressive business men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22
A Successful Experiment.

A man Of experience, known to a
writer in the New York Tribune, de-
clares that men, like plants, adapt
themselves to conditions. To illustrate
his theory he told of the two men, one
Of whom said to the other, at a pleas
antly critical period:
do you think two can live as cheap
" as one?"
Before my marriage I thought they
could" was the guarded reply.
"And afterwards" anxiousIy.
"Afterward 1 found they had TO-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22
Precious Souvenirs.

Poet-I think III rent a safety de-
posit box"
Reporter-For goodness sake what
for2
Poet--I have two or three recelpted
bills here, and hate to risk losing 'em
Cleveland Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

When your rival sells a bill OF goods,
you are apt to think that somebody paid
more than was necessary, simply to
make you mad. But isn't that foolish
notion?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

When there is any borrowing to be
done from nelghbor, even the good
husband who wheels the baby buggy
AMI lights the fire, refuses to do It
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

The man who commits an assasslna-
ton, shooting some one he dislikes from
ambush, probably began by writing
anonymous letters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22
where the Name Made 1t syyeetc,

A London florist found that a new
and fine rambler rose did not sell well
under the name Of the amelia Jen-
kins," so he changed the name to the
Lady Gay" Now it is going like hot
cakes.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

Every bachelor secretly thinks be
would make a good husband
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-08-22

Leeds cottage. A moment more and
he was in the little parlor and had
found the papers.
AS he thrust them into his pocket he
looked around. What a neat and COW
room 1T was. How inviting the open
piano with the music on the rack. He
glanced at the pictures on the wall. at
the dainty bits Of art scattered here and
there. This was a home Of refinement
and yet was not too refined to lose it's
hospitable allurement. John HaInin
pushed aside the curtains and looked
into the pleasant little dining-room with
Its snowy window draperies, and the
cleaning silver on the sideboard. and
the warm rug on the polished floor, and
the white cloth on the round table. If
there had been an air of invitation In
the parlOr, it was still more apparent
in this sunny dining-room.
John Halpin drew a long breath.
What might not such a home have
meant to him.
He stepped across the dining-room
and looked into the tiny kitchen. All
was neatness and order-and these
were two virtues very dear to John
Halpin. Then he retraced his steps TO
the hail.
There he halted irresolutely and
looked at his watch. Once he shook his
head vigorously. The next moment he
was softly ascending the stairway.
''You are a born burglar, John Hal
PIN" he muttered to himself as he
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Byron p. Hicks Speaks to the People.

Republicans about the county have
received letter from Byron P Hicks
informing them that he will appreciate
their support for the nomination for
prosecuting attorney. The letter says:
"At the request of numerous friends
throughout the county who think there
is sufficient sentiment in my favor to
warrant my becoming such, I have de-
cided to be candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Prosecuting At
torney. The nominations of the
county officers this fall will be made by
the direct vote of the enrolled republi-
cans. graduated from the Law De-
partment of the University of Michi-
gan in 1898 and have ever since been
engaged in the practice of law in Shia-
wassee County, I believe that the
Prosecuting Attorneys office should be
in the courthouse at Corunna and il
nominated and elected will maintain an
office in the county building.
1 shall, if elected, give the peoples
business the same fair honest and i'm
partial attention that it has been my
practice to exercise in all my dealings
with my clients in Shiawassee county
during the past eight years. A petition
for my domination will be in good
hands in your precinct and If you are
favorable to my candidacy, would re-
quest that you sign the same. If for
any reason you do not feel warranted in
signing the petition, ] solicit fair con-
sideration of my candidacy and hope
and trust that you will see your way
clear to support me at the primary cleo
tion on September 4th."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Free Methodist Camp Meeting

The camp meeting being held on
Gute's hill by the Free Methodist of the
state is great success Every day
large numbers of people from this city
and county and many visitors from dis
tant points have attended the services
On Sunday oyer 5000 people were in
attendance and meetings were held
from daylight until late at night, all
we'll attended. The crowd was too
large to be accommodated at one tent 80
three meetings were held at one time
part of the day.
Over $50 family tents have been in
use, some holding two families, and
about 35 families have been quartered
in the brick building There is also a
boarding tent well filled.
The love feast at a. m. was conduct.
ed by Rey. H. Montgomery district
elder of the Flint district. Several
hundred people gave testimony of the
benefits of their religion to them. Prof
S. D. Warner, of Chicago, preached the
sermon at the 1920 meeting, after
which $242. SO was raised for the ex
penses of the meetings here.
The meetings have continued all the
week with increasing interest. Shor
meetings at the corner of Washington
and Main streets have attract many lis
| teners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Neil r Walsh Is a Candidate for Pros
ecutine Attorney.

Neil r. Walsh, of the firm of Walsh
& Pardee of this city, has decided TO be-
come candidate for the nomination Of
prosecuting attorney on the. republican
ticket.
Mr.. Walsh is graduate of the law
department of the University of Michi-
gan, class of 1892, and has been actively
engaged in the practice of law ever
since. He is but 40 years of age and
has had experience as prosecuting at
torney, having been chosen to that
Office by the people of Alger county.
He will have petitions signed in
Owosso sufficiently to entitle him to a
place on the ticket and will not ask the
enrolled voters of every township to
sign the petition, leaving them free
until September to decide as to the
proper man for this important office.
Mr.. Walsh finds that the lack of time
and means will make it impossible for
him to visit all the townships and see
all the voters but he will give as much
time to meeting voters personally as
possible. He promises if nominated
and elected to give the duties of the
Office his time and personal attention.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Obituary, Mrs. r. E. Sheldon.

Mrs. F. E. Sheldon, of Shiawassee
township, died Saturday, June Goth, at
80 o'clock a. M, after prolonged i'll
ness. The funeral was held at the
Maple River church at o'clock Monday
afternoon, Rev. Carlos H. Hanks Of
ficiating. Interment took place in the
Maple River cemetery.
Alvina M. Coon was born at Medina,
N. Y, in 1888. Her parents moved to
Michigan the following year and settled
on farm near Romeo, Macomb county.
She was studious and receiving such ad-
vantages as the country school afforded,
became teacher at the age at sixteen.
After teaching several years she pur-
sued studies for sometime at the new
ly founded college at Hillsdale.
In 1858 Miss Coon was married to
Franklin E. Sheldon and moved to a
farm in Shiawassee township, within a
few miles of the farm on which she
lived the remainder of her life. She is
survived by her husband and two child
ren-Jennie, wife of W. w. Scranton,
of Shiawassee township, and Hudson
Sheldon, of Detroit.
Mrs. Sheldon's life was uneventful.
A kind mother, devoted to her duty and
filed with spirit of self-sacrifice, she
permitted nothing to call her from her
domestic duties, except the voice of
sickness or affliction among her neigh
bors. Here while her strength lasted
she would always exert herself to the
utmost in the cause of humanity. At
an early age she united herself with
the Baptist church and remained a
member until her DEATH
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Injured In a Runaway.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and her
daughter, Mrs. Judson Smith, of Shia-
wassee township, were seriously injured
Friday night by being thrown from the
buggy in which they were riding south
on Shiawassee street in this city, Mrs.
Smith having fractured skull near the
right temple, and Mrs. Thomas having
a scalp wound and otherwise bruised.
The accident was the result of the
horse becoming frightened at train on
the Grand Trunk track, turning shortly
around and throwing the ladies out.
They were taken to the home of Charles
Jewell and Drs. Arnold and Crum at
tended them. Mrs. Thomas was able tc
go home Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Maple River.

Mr. and Mrs Isaac P GLADDEN. ar
rived July from their wedding trip
and will spend few days at the home
of his parents before leaving for Chica-
go-Mr and Mrs Fred Marquette, of
Durand, spent the fourth with their
sister Mrs Henry Willett-Earl M
GLADDEN. leaves July 6 for Minneapolis,
MINI, to begin his work as electrical
engineer-Mrs Hazel Frederick has
returned to Pewamo after a visit of
several weeks with her uncle. E. D.
Youngs-Clinton Middleton, of Bay
City, is visiting his uncle E D Youngs
Mr. and Mrs T Seamark and Mr. and
Mrs F S Covert, of Pontiac, and
Mr. A T Scranton and daughter, Mrs
James Sadler, of Vernon, and Mr.. and
Mrs Ernest Hart, of Detroit, attended
the funeral of Mrs F E Sheldon, Monday
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Feet Cut off by Train.

John Ward, of Perry, about 25 years
of age was found near the Grand Trunk
tracks near Morrice, Monday, morning
with both his feet cut off. 1t is suppos-
ed that he was dazed by drink and in
trying to reach the Pratt Wilcox farm
was run into by the train. With John
Wade he had been in Morrice Sunday
afternoon and both were drinking
heavily. They returned to Perry dur
ing the night, but Ward evidently
started back and possibly laid down on
the track. Ward died Tuesday as re-
suit of the accident.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Venice.

The Friday Afternoon Club was very
pleasantly entertained by Mrs. II. A.
Collins last week, the prize was won by
Mrs Grace Mclaughlin of Vernon.
Several from here spent the Fourth at
Lennon, some took in Bancroft and some
worked in the hay fields Miss Mae
Lonsby entertained cousin from Clio
over Sunday G Olney entertained
last week, Messrs Cortelyon and Riger,
of New Jersey; j Fred Smith, of Byron
Frank Crandal, r G Reed and Tracy
Crandal, of Howell; he also sold twelve
head of registered Holstein cattle to go
to New Jersey-Ed Johnson was home
from Clare past week. Lem and wife are
taking his place up there-Glen Will
liams won the running race at Lennon
the Fourth with Elmer Luchenbill's
horse-Mr and Mrs VIM Olney and
son, of Detroit, visited at R. Liddells
last week-A good many of our young
people attended camp meeting in Owos-
so last Sunday-C Gansley has COM
menced work on large barn for Fred
Miller-Miss Grace Owen, of the M A
G, is spending her vacation at her home
Mr. and Mrs Allen Shaw attended
the wedding of Mr. Shaws sister, Lettie,
at Merrill last week.-Mrs. James Mar
tin of Owosso, visited friends and
relatives here last week-Having in
our vicinity will soon be thing of the
mat
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06

J. H. BRANDED is in Toledo on bust
ness.
A E. Ferry was home from Detroit,
Wednesday.
d. X. Parker is visiting in Mackinac
and Petoskey.
Warren Pierpont was in Chesaning
on business, yesterday.
Claud Craig and Chas. Champion left
Tuesday for San Francisco.
j. B. Parker and granddaughter,
Felice. are visiting in Ithaca.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ainsworth, of
Chicago, are visiting in Owosso.
Dr. and Mrs. J. o. Parker entertained
at lawn picnic party July fourth.
Charles Bradley and family are spend
ing the week at Fort Wayne, Ind, with
relatives.
E. P. Hamblin, of Lansing, was the
guest of his brother, l.. A. Hamblin,
yesterday.
Miss Nellie Dushane has returned to
Toledo after visit at Mr. and Mrs
Chris Wilber's.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Dudley enter
tanned party on their porch Wednes-
day afternoon and evening.
Misses Katherine and Mary Holleran
left Tuesday for Seattle. Wash, to spend
several weeks with their sister, Mrs.
Kane.
About fifty friends and neighbors
were at A. M. Bentley's home Wednes-
day evening to witness fine display of
fireworks.
Assistant Postmaster A. A. Crawford
is in Grand Haven today inspecting the
new public building recently completed
in that city.
The jolly Ten and their families spent
the fourth at the home of w. H. Bige
low, enjoying games, fireworks and
good things to eat
Mrs. Charles Duffy, of La Junita,
Col, and Miss Minnie McAuliffe, OF
Springfield, O., are guests at the home
of the Misses Stack.
w. G. Eggleston leaves Saturday fol
Beulah to spend two weeks with Chas
Lawrence at his cottage. Chas Elli
will carry mail on his route.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Owosso Public Schools.

At meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton held last evening the reports of the
treasurer and secretary and the budget
for 19O6-7 were adopted. The following
are the reports:
REPORT OF II p. BIGELow, TREASURER owosso
SCHOOL DISTRICT, FROM JULY y, 1905 TO
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
Henderson.


Mrs Simpson, of Bennington, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs w Perkins
Mrs E Agnew, of Lansing, spent We'd
nesday here-Mr and Mrs VIM Cald.
well spent Wednesday and Thursday
in Saginaw-County Clerk John Mar
tin was in town Tuesday-Leah and
Lucille Wallace, of Kingston, are visit
ing relatives and friends in this vicinity
The picnic in Rowley's orchard
Wednesday was grand success. A
goodly number turned out and all did
justice to the dinner-The Freeman
family held reunion at the river on
Wednesday-The L A S will meet
next Wednesday with Mrs Albert Bark
er-Quite a number from here attend
ed the celebration at Laingsburg on
Wednesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06
For Representative George r. Camp
ball

After considering the suggestion of
friends for number Of weeks that he
become candidate for the republican
nomination for Representative in the
State Legislature for this county, Geo.
L. Campbell, editor of the Evening
Argus, has decided to allow the use of
his name and petitions will be circulat-
ed at once by his friends throughout
the county naming him for that office
This decision on the part of Mr. Camp
bell was made only after ne had been
repeatedly urged by representative re
publicans to seek the nomination, And
then only with the understanding that
the preliminary work would be done by
the gentlemen who have asked him to
stand for the position. Mr.. Campbell
frankly admits that he would appreci-
ate the honor of representing the county
at Lansing and states that if the pri-
mary election results in his favor he
will put forth every effort to win at the
November election. That the gentle
men who are responsible for his candi-
dacy are in earnest and will work Wig
orously for his success cannot be doubt
ed and as they are men of influence
Mr.. Campbell goes into the race with
sufficient backing to ensure lively and
determined contest in his behalf for this
position-always an important one and
this year douhly so owing to the cleo
tion of a United States Senator. In this
connection it may be stated that Mr..
Campbell has made no pledges and If
sent to the legislature states that he
would be guided by the wishes of the
republicans of the county in voting for
senator.
Mr. Campbell has a wide acquaint-
ance about the county both in bust
ness and fraternal way; is member of
the republican county committee and
has been active in political matters for
a number of years, always asa worker
in the ranks never before having sought
a nomination for any Office. His quail
fications for the Office are undoubted
and that he would we'll represent the
county will not be questioned. He
goes into the race under very favorable
circumstances with good prospects for
success. The fact that it has been a
number of years since representative
has been nominated from this city will
add to his chances for winning.
In answer to query Mr.. Campbell
states that he has no particular plat
form to announce more than to say thai
if nominated and elected he will ell
deavor to'have the primary election law
perfected in accordance with the wishes
of the people of this county. He ha:
stood for the enactment of this Law
from the first and believes that some
important changes must be made by
the next legislature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-07-06


G. w. Shipman, of Venice, is in the
city today.
Miss Abigail Buckingham, of Flint,
spent Sunday at s. E. Parkills.
The Arbeiter Society had well at
tended picnic at Caledonia park, Wed i
nesday.
Olive Richardson of Detroit, is visit
ing her parents at the Fred Grove farM
south of the city.
Mrs. Wellington Ward, North Chip
man street, fell from cherry tree Mon
day and broke her shoulder.
David Hook has shut down the plan
ing mill on South Washington street to
install a new engine and boiler, the in
creasing business demanding more
power.
b. j. Hicks, of Durand, shook hands
with Owosso friends yesterday and in
cidentally looked after his interests as a
candidate for the republican nomiha-
WIN hOA prosecuting dUbOTuty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Barrett have
moved into their home, the Sprinkle
residence on Exchange street Mr.. aud
Mrs. Barrett have been married but a
short time. He has purchased the
Ainsworth elevator and will take active
man agement of it.
The fourth was unusually quietly
celebrated in Owosso. A large number
of people went to Flint, Bancroft,
Laingsburg and some to almost everv
city within a hundred miles. Those
who stayed at home enjoyed quiet
family, neighborhood and picnic parties.
with enough fireworks to make them in
teresting but not dangerous.
Deputy Sheriff George Rose, of Nor
rice who went away few weeks ago.
without notice to his wife that he was
going, turned up in Corunna, Thursday.
Mrs. John Howard, of Laingsburg, left
home about the same time and mapv
thought they had gone together. Mrs.
Rose and Mr.. Howard both commenced
suits for divorce. Rose claims now that
he simply went away on vacation and
that Mrs Howard was not with him and
that he does not know where she is. IL
is said Rose wrote his wife last week
and she met him at Durand, Saturday,
and they went to Detroit, returning yer
terday.