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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Board Of sunecvisors.

The January session Of the Board of
Supervisors began Monday. Chairman
j ! Whelan appointed Supervisors
wilbur, Cook and VanDusen a commit
tee 20 look sver and report on county
officers bonds. The bond of the county
treasurer was fixed at $50, 600 and Mr..
Ssipman presented q surety company
bond for that amount, having paid $500
for IT, BY vote of is to PROPOSE
.ion TO raise the amount of the treasur-
er bonds was defeated.
Bv unanimous vote il was decided
= .end the stomachs of Bert Seeley and
W., who We're found dead few days
after the Edgar murder, to Olivet
College or % the state analyst, if he will
DO the work for less than 800, TO have
.ntM examined as 70 whether they con
-ain poison, the idea being to satisfy
some who doubt that they committed
the murder Of Edgar or took their own
.tve- Prosecuting Attorney Hicks al
yi~-l the examination Of the stcQachs,
So hat u oa,e the couple did nGs die of
poison, tut were murdered. the murder
g- l4ay 3e found, the presumption be.
iu; that the same person also murdered
EjgS~
Tile hJarl leoi1eJ that the law re
.u..ug the county clerk 70 cnarge
.s,-4u cents each for making ont pen,
$50. vouchers should be lived up to.
IT. Office is on a salary basis and the
te,- are . he turned over to the
't9nty. Others make ont the vouchers
or ten cents 50 the couuty's revenue
VIII not be large from rhis source.
The board decided 20 secure set OF
Michigan law reports for the use of the
pro-ecuting attorney, the cost being
about S26j.
\ resolution was PASSED providing
that the register Of deeds shall not be
responsible for the cost OF abstracts
winch are not paid for by those order
ing them,
The committee appointed at the last
session OF the board to look up the mat
ter Of asking former county treasurers
10 return the amount of the four per
cent penalty COLLECTED on delinquent
taxes which they have kept, supposing
il belonged TO them and not to the couu.
ty. recommended that the matter
be dropped as the statute of limitations
will prevent collection for more than
six years back, and as all treasurers
could not be treated alike it is better TO
let the matter drop but insist on the
amounts being turned over in future.
A committee consisting of Suprs.
Peacock, Knapp and Carmody will re-
ceive bids for the medical care of
prisoners at the county jail for the
coming year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
At Vernon January Is and g .

The following is the program Of the
ShiawSsee County Farmers Institute
to be held at the opera hall, Vernon,
January 1S and 19. Conductor, Peter
VOORHEES,. Pontiac.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
SENA TOR WIN. ALDEN SMITH.
Memorable Contest Won by tn
Grand Rapids Statesman on the
Sixth BalIot-Friends of w. c.
Mcmillan Given Credit for
the Result.

The adjourned republican senatorial
caucus met in the house of representa-
tives Wednesday evening, the hall be
ing, crowded to its utmost capacity by
enthusiastic friends of the four candi-
dateA The preliminaries settled the
nominating speeches were made Rep
resentSave Ward presenting the name
of Arthur Hill in manner which com
manded cl, attention from every one
present and 'on for himself and candi
date hearty round of applause. Rep.
Norton, of Clinton, spoke for Congress
man Townsend, making the oratorical
effort of the evening. Senator Frye, Of
Grand Rapids, nominated Congressman
VIM Alden Smith, his effort being
most ably seconded by Senator Wet
more and Speaker Whalen. Refer ence
was made to Mr.. Smith who started in
life as boOtblack, then a newsboy, a
page in the house of representatives -
all the while striving for an education
then admission to the bar, and finally
election to the halls of congress; a sue
fcessful business man. a statesman. The
speech occupied more than two hours,
after which FIVE ballots were taken
with the following result:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Woman s Club.

The Womans club met with Mrs. T.
NJ. Euler, Saturday afternoon and
answered to roll call with pictures Of
French artists. Mrs Frank Greenman
read paper on Life and Customs in
Old Brittany 1t was interesting and
thoroughly covered the subject, Miss
Marie Brewer read Mrs. Neil Walsh's
paper on Joan of Arc, whose wonderful
life, heroism, and martydom are always
so interesting subject The paper
brought out many new points 10 me
members.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Moslem Temple Club .

The forty-tive Mystic Shriners of this
county have organized a club called
Moslem club, as all but two a. mem.
bers of Moslem Temple Detroit, and
will have a banquet Jan - in this
city. G. T. Campbell is president and
q. B. McCaughna secretary and with
committees as follows will arrange for
the banquet Decorations, Gerow,
Tawse, Densmore dinner, Hume,
Trumble, Rigley; music, J. O. Parker,
Benkleman, Keeler Potentate w II.
Watts and other members Of Moslem
Temple will be guests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Veteran Republican Selected.

Representative Ward made first
class selection when he named ID. d.
'Dunning for position IN the House OF
Representative-probably that ofassist
AM sargeant-at-arms. A better selec
tion could not have been made Mr..
Dunning has the respect of the republic
cans Of the entire county and his ap
pointment is a deserved compliment
both 20 himself and the staunch repub
hcans Of Perry township.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
OIivet Glee Club Pleases Large
Crowd

The Congregational church was we'll
filed Tuesday evening when the Olivet
College Glee club gave delightful en-
tertainment under the auspices Of the
Juniors of the Owosso high school The
singing of the club was especially en-
joyed, the mandolin club also receiving g
encores Messrs Ashley and Bishop, as
readers, did excellent work. After the
concert a reception was rendered at the
home Of Miss Della Loring, 20 the club
the faculty and the senior and Junior
classes Of the high school Punch and
Yafers were served and a very pleasant
time was had
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Lecture.

At the opera house, Owosso, Sunday,
January 20 at 3 p. M. Mr.. Bfcknell
Young, G. S,B., of Chicago member or
the Christian Science Board of Lectufe.
ship in Boston, Mass, will giyea lecture
on Christian Science. Mr.. Young is
one of the most distinguished lecturers
appearing before the public today. and
all who heard him two years ,a}ts will
be glad of this opportunity again The
public is cordially invited. Admission
free.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
OWosso Bank Elections.

The Owosso and Citizens Savings
Bank, held their annual meetings
Tuesday, Jan :, there being no con-
test although large percentage Of the
stock Of each was represented in the
vote rast, The directors and officers
are a. follows: a..
Owosso Savings Bank Directors: G.
E. Rigley. q. I. Mason. w. M. Kilpat.
rick, w. 3. Camburn, E, F. Dudley,
Charles w Gale, w. A Woodard.
President-C E. Rigley.
Vice President-C. w Gales
Cashier-A. D. Whipple
Assistant Cashier Fl. Sweet
Citizens Savings Bank Directors: l.
II. Keeler, J. W. Simmons, W., e. Hall
NJ. 5. Keller, M c. Dawes, q. l.,
Keeler, Albert ToddAR j., Colby, w,
II. Bigelow.
President. H KeeleA.
Vice President w. II. Mellow.
CasEier-G. l.. Taylor.
Both banks show large y eases in
deposits, the growth IN all OF
their business being eye e.
ing to the officers and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
The Clu bs.

The Whist club one of the Oldest
clubs in the city, met last night for the
first time in many months. The meet
ing was held at J. J. Davis. The Five
Hundred club was entertained We'd
nesdaY at Mr. and Mrs. Fred OsbuTn $
The Reigny Day club spent Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs - L. Taylor and
the Fourteen with Miss Alma Krogman
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11
Senator TuttIe's Committee Assign
ments.

Senator Tuttle seems to have Jared
we'll in the appointment of the senate
committees. He is chairman of the
committees on Industrial Home for
Girls and Public Buildings; and mem
Der of the following: Cities and villag-
e, Judiciary, Normal School at Mt.
Pleasant School for the Deaf.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-01-11

An adjournment was then taken until
Thursday evening when the nomination
went to VIM. Alden Smith on the first
ballot by vote of 9S for Smith, 26 for
Townsend, two for Senator Charles
Smith and one for Arthur Hill After
the balloting Wednesday evening it was
apparent that it would not be possible
to defeat Mr. Smith, although strong
effort was made all the next day to
agree upon one candidate in opposition
When it became known that the friends
of W. c. Mcmillan had decided to vote
for Mr. Smith all but the most ardent
supporters of Mr.. Hill and Cong. Town
send agreed that the result would be
the nomination of Mr.. Smith After q
few names had been called on the sixth
roll call and the Mcmillan men had
commenced to vote for Cong Smith,
Rep Ward withdrew the name OF Mr..
Hill and asked his friends in the inter
est of harmony TO vote for Cong Smith.
The roll call was completed amid great
excitement and frequent applause and
at its close Senator Tuttle, who had
voted for Congressman Townsend also
making an eloquent seconding speech
moved that the nomination be made
unanimous and the contest was at an
end.
That the career of VIM. Alden Smith
in the senate will oring added honor to
him and TO the state is not doubted by
his most bitter opponent. Senator
Smith has the heartiest congratulations
of the republicans Of Shiawassee county
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
NE q HeHeW Cl2190iaA H2mm0cf5

object, stiGlv quilted, very thin mat
uess should be placed in such a man.
ner as etfectuallv TO shut out the wind.
Usually. with this protection. no other
cover is necessary, extra warmth OF
apparel making up for any unIooked-for
iall i'm temperature
Indeed, this should he the rule in
almost every case. winter or summer.
for this outdoor sleeping is advocated
for all the year round. The youngster
should, i'm cool or cold weather wear.
i'm addition TO his ordinary clothing. a
long coat. mittens. a can. and even. if
necessary. leggiuss or a munler. This.
of course, IS for very cold or snowy
weather. In the spring. summer and
early autumn usually NO extra carments
are needed
= Do not be daunted bv tbe word
snow" An umbrella win protect hin,
from all harm and give him tbc clear
pure air 90 breathe. The same is tr1e
of rain. though IN anything more man
a shower 10 is well to take the mild
into the house, as YOU would ccrf1fr,fv
not keep him out in anything approacn-
ing a blizzard
The open air is best taken In the
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families would be obliged to 90 50 far
as this.
As may be judged from these remarks.
the outdoor sleeping should begin early
IN childhood. Probably when the child
first walks is the best time 20 initiate
him i'm this new fad. which is. after an.
not fad, for 10 is highly conducive
TO health aud-a point of interest to the
mothers of girl babies-is even said 10
increase the child's chances for future
beauty. as indeed, any natural and
healthy living viii.
1t is never. however, too late to mend.
and no matter how much older than
this your child may be. let him start
now to sleep outdoors. The warm
weather win keep him from any dis
comfort now. and by autumn II will
probably be Il hard task TO drive him
indoors at all.
one boy whose summer home Is by
q tidal river, and who lives in the win
ter i'm the heart of "a large city. sleeps
an the year round in a canvas tent.
where he has the best of times The
box which contains his bedding is his
special pride. and he loves 10 exhibit
the ship-shape condition OF his island
home. The only rule he must observe
is never to bring a light into the tent.
though ne reads all evening by a lamp
placed at safe distance. 1t Is really
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a day and do not wheel. go 10 one OF
the institutions where mechanical mas
sage Is given Several Of my CORES
pondents report excellent results from
THIS method of getting the vigorous ex-
crclSe they require The system is
thoroughly wholesome and not eN-
pensiVe. In reducing flesh. the one fact
10 recollect is that fat is carbon: oxygen
destroys or burns ont carbon. You must
consume the carbon by the oxygen YOU
take through your lungs. The more ex-
ercisc. the more oxygen and, consequent
destruction OF fat by the one hgaltntuI
method of curing obesity
The more starch and sugar y0u eat.
the more carbon TO burn away
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early afternoon. before the child is
dressed for the evening. There VIII
bee no danger of his not enjoying IT,
for the youngster never existed vino
would not rather be out than I'm
or If he did, he was one who had never
known the delights Of was about 10
say country life, but that is by no
means necessary. II YOU do not live
even I'm the suburbs. the back porch or
the back yard is just as pleasant and
JUSt as beneficial as the lawn or me
forest. The surroundings may not ba
quite SO enhancing, but when one is
asleep that viii make. no difference.
and the air is quite as pure and refresh
ing.
Where the whole family are advo-
Gates OF the new system or rather
place. of slumber. no special rule need
he given for the younger members
than that they should be clad more
warmly than the others, as .hey catch
cold more easily, and with worse re-
suits. over the canton flannel Daiamas
should be worn an OvercOat or heavy
shawl, and the coverings of the bed
should be light, but not insufficient
Where the child is delicate. or for
some reason the mother does not care
To let him sleep actually in the ODen
air, ne may be given the ldvan.ages
OF the system without its 'nconvani-
ences by letting him sleep lust IN the
open doorway Of a barn or OutbuilI-
ing. on a porch, or i'm sun pavlor.
whose doors have been thrown wide
open Sometimes when the child Has
OutEroWn the days of the CTlb or baby
carriage. a makeshift must De- pre-
pared Tor his sleeping couch. All SCr-S
of furniture may then hc called into
service a large clothes basket. Il pile
OF rugs on the floor, even-aad these
are all actual examples discarded
washtub may be utilized. though few
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~ UTDOOR sleeping has grown in
favor with recent years. Time
was when il was limited 10
cousumptives and faddists. but
nowadays everyone advocates the prac-
uce more or less. Especially is it 10 be
recommended for children. as tending to
increase their strength and improve
their health. fitting them. ia fact. for
the battle Of life I'm a manner which no
system If favors and pampering could
ever do.
This does not at an mean that the
method is TO Doe "a rigorous one Above
All, the child should be warmly and
comfortably wrapped and protected from
draushts of an sorts. In the first place.
this open-air slum5cr is primarily in
tended for daytime maps, and should not
become the regular nightly practice
until the whole household is accustomed
To- it, As 90 the Sleeping couch. it may
Dee either "a sofa on the porch. ascot fur
nished as hereafter described. q swing
ing hammock, or even large armchair.
Whatever piece OF furniture may be
chosen. should be well provided with
pillows and with "a warm shawl. quilt
is necessary after sunset or ON cool
chilled when inactive.
The cot should be spread. as shown I'm
the illustration, with a mattress of some
colored EoCds-cretonne or chintz-aud
"A small pillow TO match. Then around
three sides. excepting only that which
Is protested by the wall or some other
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are there not suggestions here for other
parents
After All. this beginning with the chill
uren Is only applying one of the funda-
mental theories of education and is pur-
posed 60 train them 10 this sort Of
sleeping all their lives, and TO teach Il
AGAIN 10 their children And il is by
no means vain 20 assert that when we
have partially returned TO she way of
the Indian we sh1u have "a stronger,
more vigorous. and consequently more
beautiful race.
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Letter Repeated bv Rennest

Would you please publish again an ar
ucle that ! have seen cit must be about
three months ago., how a mother treat
ed her child who could not use. both feet
after doctors had given ger no hope of
the child walking again?
Have daughter three years old who
took sick just a day and half: the
doctors cali it infantne paralysis It af-
fectec right leg and Iefl arm She
walked rlght up 20 the time when she
took sick. about three weeks ago
ANXIOUS MOTHER
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cannot advise You about your nose
until I know more of your case. Is it
due e. Overeatiug. too tight clothing.
10 too dry and delicate sSiu2 Write me
further and J viii tell YOU what 20 do.
As to your complexion. take phosphate
of soda i'm hot water The color Of your
skin may ne due 10 liver trouble ara
Il you susrtct this. YOU would better
consult a physician
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remarkable when one considers the null
titudc of things which the box holds.
In addition to his bedding. there are
always books, store OF apples, boyish
relics and souvenirs, pillows, extra
clothing-an the appurtenances of the
camper he loves to imagine himself-and
the inside Of the tent Is lined with the
odds and ends with which most boys
decorate the walls of their bedrooms
This boy, Of course, is old enough TO
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To ENLARGE the Bust

Kindly tell me about DR.. Vaucaire's
bust developer. Does it always enlarge
the bust when taken. and is it harm
less? What is its price. and how much
is needed to secure results If it is Il
prescription TO be filed. please prescribe
1t and cite the price for one films.
know there Is an internal treatment
which does accomplish the desired re-
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
4 I15550g Tafe575e R.ast1c6gat lasL

be trusted aIone-he is just ten-and
as soon as he is little older his small
brother viii keep him company. His
two older sisters are banishcd from the
back yard in the winter-they did not
start early enough to become Injured
70 its hardshps-but in summer they
share an ideal little log cabin near the
big house" It has, Of course. only one
room. and is pretty as it is heaIthfuI.
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Dark Skin and Red Nose.

What is e cure FOR dark skin? Ny
skin is a light brown and il is not from
sunburn. Would YOU please tell me a
cure for it. and also a cure for red nose2
] am not 4 drinking man soon as
go out nv nose gets red
GEORGE NJ
The Washington times., 1907-05-12

If you are very tall you are not too
stout. though 1 suppose your weight
must be noticeably great or YOU would
not complain Of H. Follow carefully the
rules ] am giving you and in time you
viii attain the desired end.
RULES FOR THE REDUCTION OF FLESH
Avoid all starchy and syeetcncd food
all cereals, vegetables containing sugar
or starch. such as peas, beans. corn
potatoes, etc. Have your bread toasted /.
sprinkle il with salt instead of using
butter MILK, i regret TO say, if il be
pure and good. is fattening. Skinned
milk may be drunk. Hot water is an
excellent substitute for other liquids
Add a little of the juice of lines or
lemons TO il. if you choose. Limit YOUR
sleeping hours TO seven. at the outside
no maps You must take exercise
If you cannot walk at least five miles
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Blackheads and Pimples.

VIII YOU please tell me what 70 Go
or use? Ny nose seems very oily, and
sometimes there are a few blackheads
underneath the skin. 7 should also like
something Tor pimples- 2 get them ON
the forehead, nose and chin. a T. l..
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Clt0fD0J9 5az R1oIersz
HUu DzzueE

eighteen months old He is fat
strong and healthy boy. but one OF
his legs (the left turns iu little. and
both or them seem weak from the
knees down.
lie falls considerably when walk
ing. If YOU know of any device that
would aid him. viii YOU kindly let me
know ". X W"
Your babys legs could be straight
ened and strengthened Oy proper mas
saying of the muscles. ] advise YOU 10
consult a specialist. who could instruct
YOU as TO the movements required"
When my daughter was born her
right arm hung Iifeiess. nothing but
skin covering the bones or course we
supposed III would always bc useless
a friend advised bathing IL every day
with brandy and salt She came every
dav and took care of it, and I'm "a shore
time we saw good results Soon the
flesh grew and strength came To it
so that II was as good as the other.
brandy and salt I 90 nor know how
much salt 10 put in. as / never had
charge of IL, and the friend who bathed
and worked over The arm IS dead
Please let the mother know Of IT,
know OF another case I'm my fam
lily where child Of three wears could
not use its legs. The mother was ad-
viSed 10 take the fins. tail and skin OF
salt Goldfish and battle the limbs She
followed the. advice, with the best re-
suits. Mrs F. J. c.
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suits but & have never been able 10 find
out what il was. I have been told
need the internal treatment 10 2Ct on
the glands. p. B. p.
Dr.. Naucaire's remedy is a liquid
medicine. to be taken internally. II is
probably just what YOU need. as it is
harmless and very efiicacious. I cannot
give tne' price. as it varies according TO
the locality; nor the amount YOU will
need 60 accomplish the desired result. as
TINS. too. varies according to the COusti-
tuition Of the patient. The formula is as
follows:
DIR. VAUCAIRE's REMEDY FOR THE
BUST
LIQUID extract Of Galega goats
rue)- -. $3.50 .............. 10 grams
LactO phosphate of lime. 10 grams
1lhclure OF tennel- .....--..-... 10 grams
Simple syrup. 400 grams
The dose is two soupspoonfuls with
water before each meal
Dr. Naucaire also advises the drinking
OF malt extract during meals
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To Broaden the Shoulders.

l am eighteen years OF age and am
very tall ] am strong and healthy and
am becoming stout i'm proportion. The
only thing that worries me is that I am
rather narrow-shOuldered and / should
Ike you 70 help me TO make them broad
! suppose exercise would do this but I
don't know what kind to take. NJ. A. r.
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Reducing the Weight.

I am a young girl of Just sixteen. and
weigh l45 pounds. Would You please
give me some advice TO reduce my flesh ?
am strong and can exercise. diet. or
anything YOU think best for me TO do.
EMMA X. Ga country girlD
The Washington times., 1907-05-12

This is the letter YOU mention.
BY accident your page came 10 me
ana when looking II over I read this
piece, which I inciose: