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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

my way Of thinking, one Of the most
important phases of the entire mis-.
sionary situation.
White S~choolboys In a yellow City.
Another indirect but grave ana ever.
present missionary problem, to which
even missionary workers give little
thought. is that of the children OF the
men and women on the field. The IA.
nous China Inland Mission school at
Chefoo makes the topic pertinent here.
1t never occur to an Anglo.Saxon at
home that a white child cannot well
be reared with yellow children. His
first thought would doubtless be, like
my own, that it Is rather funny to see,
as | have seen, a ~missionary's son
with a yellow playmate perched on a
temple drum. beating 1t in honor OF a
heather festival. while each munchcd
Il beancake that had been bought from
a street vender.
Second thought, though, reminds
n that this white boy, who, like
most missionary children. speaks the
tongue of the native more freely than
he does that of his parents, is hearing
from his playmate many things which
it is not considered healthful for an
Anglo-SaXon to know. Alongside of
the average white child in heather
lands, in the matter of knowledge of
what children should not say or know
the New York street gamin is a Little
Lord Fauntleroy. The white race
comparatively speaking, has not
learned the alphabet of e.il speaking.
1t is not seemly hat American and
British children should be trained In
this school, A short time ago, in a
refined American home In Korea, |
heard a sweet little girl of six use a
native word which doubled up the
servants with laughter. She does not
know its meaning; neither will any.
body translate 1t to her parents; but
it is doubtless of inexpresslble vile.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

sort of man who will hold to the task
eve though others give 1t up. have
heard other missionaries criticlse him
for giving more time. during a portion
of the year, TO the sailors than he does
to the heather. For my part, | am In
clined to consider the moral and spir-
itual welfare OF an American young
man quite as important as that OF a
Chinese. As to the reported short.
comings OF the Y. NJ. C. A. which !
have quoted, | confess to have consid-
cradle sympathy with the resident
Americans; | cannot let the splendid
efficiency of the Young Mems Chris
tlan association elsewhere blind me to
the fact that 1t seems to have lament.
ably fallen down" here: especially
since the problem Of the moral vel.
fare Of white men in oriental port
cities, both sailors and civilians, is, to
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

designs in self color or else in some
soft, unaggressive shade. II is a sea.
son of harmonies-no monotony, and
yet never any violent contrasts. SILK
gloves have already largely taken the
place Of kid. although for all formal
occasions suede is worm. The silk
gloves, or the Isle, for those who
prefer them, are OF a superior quality
to those OF last year, and while the
fancy effects are cen in the shops,
the plain q seen in better taste,
as they render the hand much less
conspicuous.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

Wash and carefully dry 100 tiny GU
cumbers; place in a jar; put sufficient
water in porcelain kettle to cover Gu.
cumbers, When boiling hot stir In
salt enough TO make salty to taste.
Pour this o.e %cucumbers; let 1t stand
"a hours; wipe and put in jars. Put
enough vinegar In kettle to cover
them: add II onion, sliced, ~ whole
cloves, ~ ounces OF mustard seed.
and three blades of mace. Let ONE
to boiling point; pour over the pickles.:
add three small peppers; place a table
spoon of grated h%orseradish and sliced
onion on top.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Advertising In japan,

Japan as an advertiser has taken
some billboard ideas from America.
Worshipers at Buddhist temples in.
variably wash their hands <n a foun.
tain at the entrance before making
their applications. Formerly the
priests hung towels there. Now tho
merchants of Tokyo and other cities
furnish the temples with free towels,
reserying the privilege of printing
their advertisements on them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
FiIet Lace Popular.

Filet lace has again become one Of
the most fashionable and is being
much used in an old ivory shade. Val.
enciennes in hlet mesh Is attractive
and can also he found in the tint re-
ferred TO. Once more is the bow
knot design revived in this latter lace.
each small bow very graceful and dis
tlnct, and after all 1t is one Of the
prettiest patterns ever used for dainty
lingerie, Just seeming to suit the rib.
bon bows with which the garments
are adorned.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
identifying the Twins.

There were once two fellows in ou
town that were twin brothers. They
looked so much alike that their most
intimate friends could o tell them
apart Lem had no teeth aud Dave
had. Still they looked precisely alike
just the same. The only way you could
tell them apart was to stick your fin.
ger in LENS mouth, and If he bit you
1t was Dave,-Judge's Library.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Airing Linens.

LINENS should be given a thorough
airing every now and then, most thor.
oughly of all, of course, just after
they have come from the %laundress.
Plenty of light and air, as well as SOAP
and water, are necessary to keep them
in spotless condition, for what occult
reason only some one wise in the law
of physics can tell. But the results
will tell their own tale--airings are
the best preyentlves of "~freckles' and
mold and mildew.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
PsychoIosically Explained.

Mrs. Flaherty, who earns her living
and maintains two clean little rooms
In an uptown tenement by going ont
to do washing and days work" has
been a widow for many years, and en-
tertains a strong prejudice against
marriage for any but the young, says
the New York Times. "'Tis all right
at that time o. life," she maintains,
but not for old people with gray
hairs. Then It's unsuitable and the
height o. foolishness," Holding these
opinions as she does, It was q severe
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

shock to Mrs. Flaherty to learn that
one of her best customers, a widow Of
three-score and ten, was about to be
married for the second time. Almost
tearfully she confded her sentiments
to another patron.
"To think of II! Her a.ixin' all
them fine clothes and takin' as much
pride in IL as II she was to be a bride
of 20, instead of an old woman that'n
never see 10 again! Why" and her
voice dropped to an awed whisper, "at
her time O. life believe tbs the rayin'
O. death is on the woman!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Devices of Defense.

What could be more perfect de.
Tense than the device of the moor,
hen? She sinks herself in the water
beneath an o~verhanging root or bank,
leaving only her bill in sight, And
that looks like a fallen leaf. You
may stand within six feet of her and
she will not move, so sure is she
that her ruse will succeed.-London
Evening Standard.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
lnstalIments All Around.

Patient tgloomily)-I don't seem to
be gaining very fast, doctor.
Doctor (cheerfully)-You can't ex.
pect to get well at one jump. You
VIII have to regain your health grad.
ually day by day-sort OF on the in.
stallment plan, as 1t we're.
Patient (brightening up)-Well, doc
tor, II this thug keeps on much long
er I'm afraid that you will have to
collect your bill in the same way
Judge,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

the heightened people of the locality
proved to have the usual prejudice
against trade, and showed themselves
so very exclusive that after a series
of snubs the newcomers could endure
II no longer, and determined to dis,
pose of their residence and quit the
neighborhood.
But the bafied tradesman did not
propose TO go without leaving some
mark of his resentment, and a huge
notice board erected at his gate SEM
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

A distinctly quaint frock OF palest
crushed strawberry pink very fine
satin.faced cloth is trimmed with silk.
en- embroidery In the Chinese style.
but carried out in two shades Of tho
pink, ivory white and touches Of black,
bordered with fine black cords. and
Finished with very thick fringe in
black, arranged in groups ike tho
fringes which conclude an ecclesiastl.
cal stole.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
COMFORT IN HOME
MUCH DEPENDS ON APpRoPRi
ATE FURNITURE.
Dainty Set for a Womsn's Bedroom
Rattan and Wicker Most SUITABLE
Furniture During the Hot
Months.

A very dainty bedroom set for a
woman's ROOF Is white enan,clr cd
with upholstering Of cream I'd
cretonne, with pink flowers am =
leaves. The chairs are COY 49, Y :
the cretonne entirely, and u ]
with narrow box.plaited rufies. .A
oval mirror. set in a canopy Of ,se.
tonne, hangs over the dressing table.
The top CT the dressing table ls Gov.
cred with c%retonne edged with n
plated runle.
Except for bedrooms, upholstered
furniture should be tabooed as much
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Shell Combs,

Pretty shell combs of medium height
and slightly curved, with wide bands
at the top of pierced, shaded gold work
over the shell, in attractive open work
designs. are S.. The shell Is a good
imitation and the gold Is wash gold
plate or silver gilt, but both are of first
class workmanship and quite defy de-
lection.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
A Mans Usual Method,

Mrs. Meek Ito her next-door neigh.
borl-What was that awful rumpus
] heard over at your house last ven
ing? Weren't having a political de.
bate or putting out a fire, were you?
Mrs. FoGhorn-Oh, no! That was
only Mr.. Foghorn reasoning with the
children on the subject Of keeping
quiet.-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Chop SueX.

For two people use one pound of
round steak cut for beef tea, In dice;
add n pint of water, half teaspoon
salt, and let II come to a boil slowly
for about th~ree-quarters Of an hour;
add II large onion cut in two, six
medium potatoes, cut in small
squares; boil quickly until potatoes
are done.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Realistic Art,

Kicker has painted the picture of a
winter landscape so we'll that il you
look at 1t long you seem to get quite
cold"
That's nothing. You ought to see
S~chmirinsky's Flight 1t is so real,
istic that after the first look you are
obliged to take to your heels."--Chi,
cago Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Dog Saved His Life.

Yes" said the young man, pensive.
ly, u dog | once had saved my life"
Tell me about It," said the young
lady, with eager interest.
II sold him for five dollars" said
the young man, when | was nearly
starying."-Chicago Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

a thrill of horror through the veins of
all the blue'blooded residents in the
nolghborhood. II bore the words:
This desirable residence to be let
or sold, Suitable for a fever hospital
or high-class laundry"
Ultimately, so the story runs, the
Place was sold at a sacrifice, the own.
or cheerfully foregoing a large por.
lion of its volue on condition that the
mousse should be exclusively used as a
lunatie asylumI
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
A iarroWjnu Result.

This agitation about Sunday shaw.
ing certainly makes one ashamed to
lok a stranger in the face"
"A good many natives certainly will
change countenance over it IL they
have to shave themselves."-Balti.
more American.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
CLEANING Fruit Cans.

Tops Of fruit can can be cleaned
II they are placed in SOU milk or vim
egar, and left until the mold comes
off easily, when they are washed in
water, They should also be scrubbed
with a brush to clean the grooves In
the sides of the lid.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Wealthy Mans Revenge Was Costly,
But It Was Thorough.

A funny story Is told of a certain
wealthy tradesman who, on retiring
from business, erected a mansion in
an aristocratic neighborhood, and who
with his family commenced to cult
vate social relationship with their
stylish neighbors,
Unfortunately for their ambitions,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
A MARION ESCAPE.

h raised her blond head from his
shoulder for a moment.
ID you believe that exercise and
lotions and toilet preparations will
Improve a woman's looks?" she asked.
He pressed her blonde curls back
upon his chest.
They couldn't improve the looks Of
some women" he said.
Whose" she asked.
We'll, yours and Violet Cochrane's,
for Instance, ne replied thoughtlessly.
u don't understand you" she said,
raising he's head for the second time
n chilling him with a look. I'VE are
not at all alike"
Il mean" he replied, turning her
head for the second time and think.
ing quickly, that your looks couldn't
be improved because they are perfect
as they are, and that hers couldn't be
improved because no amount of work
could make her pretty"
She sighed a great sigh of content.
ment and relief, while he drew a deep
breath.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

ness, NJ 10 speak of such moral
bacteria-and to overlook entirely tho
material germs in that beancake, for
the orient is the home of %old,medal
germs-it is found by missionary par.
ents unwise to rear children in the
east, because they fail to get the
Anglo-SaHon viewpoint atmosphere.
bent Of mind, or whatever else you
may call 1t. 1t Is the unanimous opin'
ION OF all white people out here. what
ever their calling, that boys and girls
must go home to school by the time
they have reached the age Of 10 or IA.
or earlier. Herein lies the hardship
OF missionary life, People regard mis-.
as heroes ami martyrs for
undergoing difficulties which scarcely
exist at all, for of physical hardships
the missionary has few. The separa-
tion of families is the one heavy trial.
IF people will insist on plying u.s."
said n missionary. let them pity us
for the right things"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Preserving a Broom.

To preserve brooms dip them for a
minute or two In a pail of boiling
Guds once "A week, which makes
them tough and pliable. A carpet
wears much longer If swept with such
a broom.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Scorchinq linen,

A scorch mark on linen, II not too
brown, may be removed by moisten.
ing with water and laying In tho
sun. Repeat the %moistening two or
three times and the mark will disap-
pear.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Her Wait SpojIed,

The Amiable Woman-Did you en-.
Joy your visit to STANDARDIZATION?
The Perfect Lady-lt was perfectly
horrid, that's Just what it was! Why.
Sh%apespeare's tomb was guarded so
meanly that | didn't get an opportun.
ity to chip off a single souvenir, or
wen to write my name on it!-Life.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
For Artificial plaes,lon.

Crocodiles, like ostriches, swallow
pebbles and small stones for the pu-.
pose OF grinding their food,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29
Season Of Harmonles.

Linen and tatfeta parasols alike
have beautiful insettings of lace, are
embroidered In more or less elaborate
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

'VW 'r OdtCNtS THtNH'
How does 1t happen that you art
retained in so many divorce cases?"
Well" replied the lawyer, "~seeing
that you are not in my line, I'll tell
you. | look over the marriage licenses
every morning and send my caro-
around to the contracting parties
Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

There are % 900 letters posted
without addresses in England every
wear.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

The soul needs deep blowing to turn
under its weeds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

He-And now, darling, III have m
more kiss and then tear myself away,
The Mother Qnterrupting)-Sorry.
Mr.. Denton, but do you attach great
importance to the order of your pro.
gramme?-Pick-Me-Up.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

Bill Skeeter-Say, old man. you're
looking awfully a and peaked. Been
sick?
Peaked O~ne-Nope; been hanging
round one OF these all.the-comforts-of
home rural resorts all summer-and
say, but It was awful poor p%i"king!-
Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

Johnny, doesn't your conscience
tell you that you are doing wrong?"
Yes, mother, but father said ]
wasn't to believe everything I heard"
Punch.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-08-29

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
Order Of Publication.

State of Michigan, County OF Shiawassee IS.
AT session OF the Probate Court for said
County. held at tho Probate once, ia the City
of Corunna, on Monday. the 18th dav OF Novem.
Der, in the year one thousand nine hundred
and seven.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Eroy j. Convey,
deceased.
On reading and filing the retition OF Edward
w. Berry and Alice Berry. rs grantees under a
land contract, PRAYING for the specific perform
ance OF aaid contract by the administrative
with the will annexed OF said estate.
1t is ordered, that the 23rd day OF December,
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said
petition.
Aud 1t Is further ordered, that copy-of this
order he published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF bearing In THE OwossO
TIMES newspaper printed and circulating In
said County Of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY KATHERINE f. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29

Paris. The conditions of this prize are
that the machine shall complete kilo-
meter in closed circle without touch
Ing the ground. Mr.. Farman made
several flights. In the final effort the
machine left the ground easily and
Travelled down the field to the turning
point at good speed. In turning the
wheels todched for an instant and
again few seconds later, but after
that the rest of the circle was COM
pleted with ease.
Immense FIamo on Sun.
Professor Ambau, director of the
Radcliffe observatory in England, on
Nov. Is witnessed a remarkable out
burst on the sun. An immense fame
shot up at the rate of more than H.
600 miles "a minute until it reached
height Of $4,000 miles. 1t then broke
into fragments and disappeared. The
sun spots and solar disturbances which
have been observed of late have caused
astronomers to predict violent magnet
disturbances on the earth, perhaps
causing storms, earthquakes and vol
Client gravity to cause alarm.
Navigates Both Land and Water.
On Nov. IL at New York city nj.
Jewellers gave an exhibition of his
land and water machine, which he has
christened Waterland l. After driv-
ing the machine for several blocks,
much Of the distance through soft sand
and over powders, 1t was forced into
the North river, where it maneuvered
for some time, showing that it was I'M
der perfect control. 1t then pushed
through the shallow water and on to
the beach, where it proceeded down
the road without difficulty. 1t is claim
ed that this machine can make fifty
five miles an hour on land and fifteen
afloat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan, County OF Shiawassee, IS.
At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, held at the Probate
ONCE in the Citv OF Comma, on the 18th day
OF November In the year one thousand nine
hundred and seven.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate\
In the matter OF the estate Of Frederick
Gutekunst, deceased, Martin Cute as admins!
traitor with the will annexed having rendered
to this Court his III oil account.
II is ordered. thar the 18th day OF December
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for examining and
allowing said account.
And 1t Is further ordered, that a copy Of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing in THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating
in said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE T.. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATAR RH
EIy'S Cream Balm

IS quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
Notice Of Chancery Sale.

In pursuance Of the decree OF the Circuit
Court OF q he County of Shawassee. In Chan
Gerry made and entered on the 9th day OF
O:tober, A. ID. 1907. in certain cause therein
pending wherein OS EAR LaOlear is complainant
ana May l.. Loop. james N. Mcbride, Lois
T.. Mcbride. Willis Q. Fox and William j.
Bae' are defendants, notice is hereby given
that L shall sell at public auction or vendue to
the highest bidder at the front door OF the
Court House in the City of Corunna, in the
County OF Shiawassee and State of Michigan,
Chat being the place where the Circuit Court
OF said county is holden) on Saturday, the nth
day of December at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
of said day the following described lands and
premises situated in the Township OF Fairfield,
in said County of Shiawassee and State of
Michigan to.wit: The northeast quarter OF
the southeast quarter OF section eleven az, in
township eight north, range one east.
Dated this 10Th day OF October, 1907.
NEIL r. WALSH,
Circuit Court Commissioner, Shiawasse Coun
", Mich.
KILPATRICK & PIERPoNT.
Solicitors for Complainant. Owosso, Mich,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
Order of Public alton.

State OF Michigan, County of Shiawassee, SIS
At session of the Probate Court for
said County, held at the Probate ONCE
in the City of Corunna, on Monday, the 18th day
November, in the year one thousand nine
hundred and seven.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Elroy ]
Covey, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Amanda
4. Covey, praying that administration de bonis
with the will annexed of said estate may be
granted to the petitioner or some other suit
able person.
1t is ordered. that the 23rd day OF December,
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
And 1t is further ordered, that a copy OF
this order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing. In THE OwOSso
TINES, a newspaper printed and circulating In
said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate,
BY KATHERINE e. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-11-29
Duty Cut on British Art.
Japan's Homemade Warship,

MY child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. applied DR..
Thomas Electric OIL The pain ceased
and the child sank into a restful sleep"
Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg,
NJ "