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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

general of volunteers, and, choosing
army life as his profession at the close
Of that memorable conflict, he identi-
fed himself with the regular army Of
the United States and became lieuten-
ant colonel of the Seventh cavalry.
Enters Indian Campaign.
For the first ten years after the civil
war he was stationed in various
places, principally in the west, where
Indian troubles were more or less pre-
valent He was peculiarly adapted to
the work of Indian fighting, being alb
soluteiy fearless, and as persistent AS
a hound in the chase of the marauding
redskins. By this time the long hair
had been cut short, and the tall frame
had become hardened and well knit
Standing over six feet, and straight as
an arrow, he was man to cause the
beholder to turn and look at him
again. Thus, in the vigor Of his man
hood, he entered the Indian campaign
of 1876
About the close of the war General
Custer married Elizabeth Bason of
Monroe, Mich, who occupied what has
become famous throughout the land as
the Custer homestead, but which was,
in fact, really built by Mrs. Clusters
father Daniel s. Bacon, a pioneer
jurist of Monroe county, and for many
years judge of the probate court This
building is still standing as a well
known landmark, but possibly by the
time of the dedication hereinafter re-
ferred to 1t will have passed out of
existence, as the government has pur-
chased its site for Monroe's new post
Office
During his Indisn campaign, shut
ting up the Monroe home, Mrs. Custer
made her home at the post where he
was stationed. The spring of 1876
found them located at Fort Lincoln,
Neb., now the site of the state capitol
and the home of a prominent politi-
fian. II was from this post that the
expedition, In May, started in pursuit
Of Sitting Bull and his predatory band
OF Sioux, to bring them back to their
reservation, and to protect the settlers
and the emigrant trains in the Black
Hills region, where gold had recently
been discovered IL was while upon
this expedition, relying upon the sup
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
UNIQUE NEWSPAPER.
Petoskey Editor Looks Well After
Summer Resorts.

To say that there are a number of
cities in northern Michigan who en-
Joy an increase of population of fully
rs per cent about two months out Of
the year seems remarkable state
ment, but such are the conditions.
Michigan is obtaining a worldwide
reputation as summer resort, and,
co-incident with this development, it is
interesting to note the enormous in
crease in business that obtains in re-
sort towns during the months of July
and August, when this great influx
OF population takes place. Bazaars,
refreshment stands, restaurants, etc.,
spring into being at the beginning of
the season, only to vanish when it is
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

FIG. INSTRUMENTATION OF MANURE.
to the land as fast as formed. When
1t Is allowed to decay In the barnyard
much Of the nitrogen is lost, and rains
falling upon it also wash out other ele-
ments. The manure spreader is an
implement that should be found In
every barnyard. The manure can be
loaded direct from the stables to the
spreader at almost all seasons Of the
year and spread in an even layer upon
the field. With a spreader the manure
can be made. to cover twice as much
ground, so pt the whole farm can be
gone over oftener.
While barnyard manure is undoubt-
edly one of the best means Of main
tanning fertility, it cannot always be
had. Many farmers, because Of their
location near markets which demand
certain crops, find it more profitable to
supply those crops than to raise live
stock. Others prefer grain farming
because it is less combining. Such farm
ers must have some method of main
tanning fertility which does not depend
primarily upon manure.
The Value Of Glover.
The best substitute for manure Is
clover. Clover supplies an abundance
Of nitrogen, the most rapidly used of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Commissioners Notice

In the matter Of the estate OF James H.
Hartwell deceased.
We. the undersigned having been appointed
bv the Hon: Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
in and for the County OF Shiawassee. State OF
Michigan, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate do hereby give rotice,
that we will meet at the residence OF Frank
Greenman in the City OF Owosso in said County
on Monday, the 9th day OF August, A. ID 1909.
ard on Monday, the nth day of October, A. d.
1863 at ten O'Clock in the loren Don OF each OF
said days. for the purpose Of receiving and ad-
lusting all claims against said estate, and that
four months from the 9th day Of June A. D.
1909 are allowed to creditors to present their
claims TO said Commissioners foI adjustment Mt
and allowance.
Dated the 9th day OF June, A. ID. 1909.
FRANK GREENMAN
ANSEL r. LOOMS
Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

over. The permanent merchant, too
reaps a goOdly harvest of patronage
and is each year bending further eff
forts to capture the summer trade.
What could aid greater in popular
izing the resorts better than a daily
chronicling OF events by newspaper?
Editor G. e. Churchill of the Petoskey
News saw the possibilities of the field
and thereupon began the editing of a
publication which acceptably fills It.
He annexed" the name "Resorter" to
the News and, with its columns daily
filed with the comings, goings and
doings of the summer transients.
thereby fills position unique in news
paperdom.
II reoprts are true the News and
Resorter may have occasion to chron-
icle the doings of no less distinguished
a parsonage than the vice president
of the United States. It is understood.
that Vice President Sherman and his
family have engaged cottage for the
summer on Grand Traverse bay.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

had given up his life in defense of the
American nation. The legislature Of
1907 appropriated the sum of $25, 900
to erect in the city of his home an
equestrian statue of General Custer.
Among the designs submitted, that of
Sculptor Potter OF Greenwich, Conn.,,
was approved by Mrs. Custer as being
the most lifelike and Characteristic,
and this design was accepted by the
committee having the matter in charge.
The model has been made, and the
statue is now being cast and is TO
be delivered, ready for erection, by
Oct. /. The place where it is to be
located is at the intersection of Wash
ington and First streets, delightful
spot surrounded by four small squares.
Business blocks and residences front
on two of them; the county courthouse
faces on a third. and the Presbyterian
church, where occurred the marriage
of the general nearly half a century
ago fronts upon the other. Here the
city of Monroe will erect base and
and permanently ornament the sur
roundings, and here will be placed the
statue.
Two Days For Dedication.
The dedication will occupy the better
portion Of two days. The first day will
be devoted to the reception and as
signment to quarters of the surviving
soldiers of the Custer brigade, who
will hold thair ra-upiop nara on IN Z
day. They will be welcomed by Mayor
Jacob Martin to the Inequalities OF
the city, rendered banquet at the
Armory by the Grand Army of the Re-
public, after which the evening will
be spent in camp fire and reminis-
cences. The morning Of the second
day will be devoted to the welcoming
of Homecoming Monroeites, who will
likewise be welcomed by the mayor.
Punctually after luncheon will begin
the parade OF the Custer brigade, Mich
igan state troops and local organiza-
tons which will end in the squares in
front Of the reviewing stands at 2
o'clock. At this time the exercises of
the dedication will begin with an in
vocation by Bishop William or Bishop
Foley, both of Detroit. This will be
followed by eulogy of Custer by an
orator from the Michigan Custer bri-
gade. Governor Warner will then
present the statue to the city of Mon
roe, during the course of which it will
be unveiled by Mrs. Custer. 1t will
be accepted on behalf of the city by
Mayor Martin. Michigan's famous
poet, Will Carleton, will deliver an
original poem written for the occasion:
President Taft will deliver an address;
the benediction will be pronounced by
one Of the visiting bishops, and the
exercises will close with the singing
of America" led by the bands and
vocal organizations, who will likewise
intersperse music during the speaking
exercises. A dinner to President Taft,
Governor Warner and his staff, Mrs.
Custer and Mrs. General Logan, who
will accompany her; Will Carleton
and other notables who may be pres
ent will follow. 1t is expected that
from 10000 to $4,000 people will be
present during the exercises.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Commissioners Notice
June 10, 1909.

In the matter of the estate OF Anna Campbell
deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
in and for the County of Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per
sons against said estate. do hereby give notice,
that we will meet at the office OF Fitzpatrick A.
Pierpont in the City of Owosso In said County
on Monday, the 9th day Of August A. ID. 1909,
1909 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF each of
said days, for the purpose OF receiving and adj
justing all claims against said estate, and that
four months from the 9th day of June, A. u.
1909, are allowed to creditors TO present their
claims to said Commissioners for adjustment
a nd allowance.
Dated, the 9th day of June, A. ID. 1909.
WILLIAM M. FITZPATRICK
W. T.. BULLARD
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan, County OF Sbiswass ee. SIS
At q session of the Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee held at the Probate
once In the City OF Corunna, on he 14th day
OF June In the year one thousand nine
hundred and nine.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Ralph f. Bill
himer formerly Ralph Comstock) minor,
Eli W. Bilhimer as guardian having rendered
TO this Court his annual account
1t is ordered. that the 10Th day OF July
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said Pro
bate once. be appointed for examining and
allowing said account
And 1t is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing in THE OwOssC
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating In
said County OF Sbiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
Judge OF Probate
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Notice of Public Improvement

Pursuant to q resolution of the Common
Council of the City Of Owosso at its session
held on the seventh day OF June A. ID. 1903
notice is hereby given that the city OF Owossc
viz: to grade and pave Oliver street from Sec.
ond street to Dewey street and Washington
street from Mason street to Oliver street and
tons, plats, diagrams and estimates OF cost OF
construction to be made and deposited in my
office and which are open to public examina
ton. That the Common Council have designat
ed as the district to be assessed for said i'm.
provement all the lands, lots and parcels OF
land fronting and abutting upon said proposed
improvement, the same to be assessed accord.
ing to frontage thereon. The Common Council
will meet at it's regular session on the 2eth day
OF June A. ID. 1909 at 7: 80 O'Clock p. m. when II
will hear objections to the Improvement as
aforesaid and TO the district TO be assessed.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk
IN
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

HO1 I'LL ANUS ueeu tie uTdludSe,
~ but there are none on which
the problem of maintaining
fertility is not an important
one. Fertility of the land in its broad
est sense means its ability to produce
large crops.
One of the important factors infiu-
encing fertility is the amount Of plant
food in the soil. Ten elements, car
bon, hydrogen, oxygen, calcium. mag
nesium, iron, sulphur, nitrogen, potas-
SUM and phosphorus. are necessary to
the growth of plants. From 30 to 80
per cent of the dry matter of plants is
made up of carbon, oxygen and n.y.
drogen, which are obtained from air
and water. OF the others only three,
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, are
used in such large quantities that the
supply in the soil is likely to become
exhausted. These three are usually
spoken of as the essential plant foods.
Amount Of Plant Food In Soils.
These plant foods are present In
varying amounts in all soils. In many
cases it is necessary to increase the
supply by the use Of commercial fer
tiliZers. The real need of most soils,
however, is not the addition of more
of these materials, but the judicious
use Of those already there. 1t is esti-
mated that there is enough phosphor-
us in the upper seven inches Of soil
in the Mississippi valley to raise a
hundred bushels of corn to the acre
every year for sixty years and enough
potassium to last 600 years at the
same rate. Much of this phosphorus
materials in such a form that it is un-
available for the use Of the plants.
One Of the principal problems of the
farmer, then, is to make this stored fer
tility available.
One of the most effective means of
doing this is by keeping the soil plen-
tifully supplied with humus. Humus
is the name given to decaying organic
matter III the soil. 1t is the humus
that gives the dark, rich color to soils.
1t leaves that brown streak in the
furrow" that farmers have long re-
garded as an indication of fertility.
Humus gives the soil a spongy texture
and greatly increases it's water holding
capacity. 1t also makes the soil lighter
and warmer. Soils which contain large
amounts Of humus do not bake or
become cloddy easily. They are mel
low and respond readily to cultivation.
Humus contains considerable nitrogen
and furnishes a home for bacteria,
which aid in making plant food avail
able. Certain acids are also formed IL
the decaying Of humus that aid in
making the phosphorus and potas-
SUM available. 1t might almost be
said that the chief problem of main
tanning fertility is the problem of keep
ing the soil supplied with humus.
Maintaining the Humus Supply.
Probably the best way of maintain
ing this humus supply is by the liberal
use Of barnyard manure. The surplus
straw should be used for bedding, so
as to save all the liquid portion and
add to the bulk of the manure. Shred
ded fodder is also good for this pur-
pose. The manure should be hauled
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Gen. Clusters Memory to
Be honored--. Monroe Is
to Soon UnveiI Statue of
the Great SOIdidr.
BY A. G. BRAGDEN, JR.

4 MONG the dashing generals who
achieved fame during the civil
~ war, no name stands forth with
- greater luster than that of the
dashing cavalry general, George Arm
strong Custer. When the war opened
he was fresh from West Point with
regular commission as second lieuten.
ant; but his rise to higher grade came
promptly when his bravery and dash
ing qualities brought recognition, and
before the close of the war he was one
of the trusted generals under Phil
Sheridan and a personal friend of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

vicinity of New York city, took up the
thread of ife. She devoted herself to
literary pursuits and wrote several
books wildly descriptive of army life
at the post, on the plains, in camp
and on the march. They were very
successful and she made her appear
ance on the platform. reading extracts
from her own writing. And thus has
the remainder of her life been spent
peacefully and quietly, interspersed
with an occasional trip to Europe, or
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

y visit to the home of her girlhood,
till the evening shadows are drawing
near. Time has dealt kindly with her,
and the abundant dark hair is yet but
slightly streaked with grey. Her
gentle and kindly nature is benedic-
ton to those who know her.
A Observation-Disclosures years
after his death the state of Michigan
awoke to the fact that nowhere on its
broad expanse was any memorial to
the gallant hero who had shed luster
upon the name Of the state and who
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

No. FOR Prioo
1. Fevers, Congestons Inhammations. ...... HI
2. Worms. Worm Fever. or Worm Disease. IL
3. Collie. Crying and Wakefulness of Infants II
A. Diarrhea. OF Children and Adults. .........95
D. Dysentery. Grpings, Bilious Collie. ....... IA
y. Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis ..................24
q. TO0thache, Faceache, Neuralgia. .......... n
o. Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. .......- "a
10. Dyspepsia. Indigestion Weak Stomach. ~
13. Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngits. II
III. Salt hheum. Eruptons, Erysipelas ........ rs
10. rheumatism. or Rheumatic Pains. ........ ~
10. Fever and Ague, Malaria. ........u........2 "a
IL. Piles, Blind or Bleeding, External Internal. rs
rs. Ophthalmia, Weak or Infiamed Eyes. ...... -
10. Catarrh. Influenza, Cold In Head ...........2S
70. WhOOping Cough. spasmodic Cough. sees. 25
Fl. Asthma. Oppressed, Dificult Breathing .....2S
~. Kidney Disease. Gravel, Calculi. ..........2S
%. Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness ... 90
%. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker.
30. Urinary IncOntinence, Wetting Bed. .... rs
81. Sore Throat. Quinsy and Diphtheria. .......15
30. Chronic COMPOSITIONS, Headaches. ..........2S
~. Grippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. rs
A small bottle OF Pleasant Pellets, flts the vese
pocket Sold by druggists, or sent receipt of price,
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO., Corusr
William and Ann Streets. New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25

"Black Jack" Logan of Illinois, another
famous cavalry leader of those four
eventful years. With a tawny mus
tache and a mass of long brown hair
streaming backward, bestriding his
horse like a centaur, he made dash
bravery was always equal to his dash.
There was no place he would not go;
there was no place his men would not
follow him, for his bravery won their
admiration and emulation. The close
Of the civil war found him a major
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
Making Money
On the Farm
n.-Mdintaining Fertility
By G. v. GREGORY.
Author of Home Course In Modern
Agriculture"
Copyright 1903. by American Press
Association

4 YOT all lands need tile drainage
. but there are none on which
the problem Of maintaining
" fortiIitu ic NOT an irnnorta nj
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-06-25
DR.. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.

Directions with each vial Five Languages
English. German, Spanish, Portuguese and French
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-09
Stuffed Cabbage.

To stuff cabbage, select a compact
head that is not too large, wash it
thoroughly, cover with boiling water
and let it stand untn the leaves are
softened entirely through the head.
Then pull the leaves apart (do not
loosen them) until the cabbage looks
like a great green rose. Meanwhile
make mixture of a cupful Of minced
cold tongue and ham, cupful of
boiled rice, little onion juice, salt
and pepper. Moisten with n table
spoonful of melted butter and put
little Of the dressing in the centre of
the cabbage. Fold the leaves over
this and put layer of the dressing
around the next foliation. Again fold
the leaves over it and continue until
every layer of leaves has layer of
dressing. Then wrap the cabbage
securely in cheesecloth and boil for
at least an hour in saltel water.
When it is tender, remove from the
cloth, drain thoroughly, put into hot
dish and cover with white sauce. 1t
may be sprinkled with minced green
and red pepper.-New York Sun.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-09

was something on which the custom
inspectors could not assess duty, for
it was an idea. She made a round of
the New York rubber redeemers and
manufacturers and learned that old
rubber was in demand all the time.
She cabled the European merchant
with whom she had first talked to
send her all the old rubbers he could
get. She sold the shipment at a good
profit. For two years she did busi-
ness in this way, depositing her pro-
fits always in the same bank. Finally
she found that she could get the
trade of a number of the largest Eu-
ropean firms, and for this she needed
much more capital than she pos
sessed. She went to the president of
the bank with which she had done
business and asked for a large loan.
If the president had been at all skep-
tical as to her ability, the explanation
she gave him of the future of the old
rubber trade convinced him and she
got the loan. To-day she receives old
rubber from Europe in thousand-ton
lots, and is one of the largest indi-
vidual factors in the rubber redeem-
ing trade.-From Women as Busi-
ness Builders" by E. w. Gearing, in
The Bookkeeper.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-09

"What! have you dSted TO CONS
back, sirrah?" he cried, and fumbled
for his gold snuffbox.
"Yes." answered the SECRETARY, "to
take my punishment.
"Punishment-for what?" :?
"The Staying of Pakenham. in your
Excellencys garden.
"Humph!" said the Governor, "and
who is this with you? All, the Eng
lish maid A pretty kettle of fish we
have in the house! Well, sir, PAX
enham is not dead. Your. sword
missed his heart by an inch or two
he will recover"
The secretary had expected other
tidings. He threw up his head and
breathed freely again.
"Yes, yes," said the Governor, "he
will survive your thrust, fast enough,
for his new-made wife IL now nursing
him-a clergyman welded him to
Margaret several hours ago. She
thought him dying at the time and
would not be gainsaid. AS for you,
secretary, since Margaret is the fire.
brand that has lighted the tow, | can
not punish you as ought-the scan-
dal would be too great. Therefore.
you take care not to talk of this New
Years Eve, and you viii Immediately
depart from this place and remain in
exile until Pakenham RECEIVERS and l
can pack him and his wife off to Eng.
land"
"And what will you do with Miss
Keppel?" queried the secretary. "To-
gether we have made a strange jour-
ney tonight, and l would know your
plans for her future"
"She shall remain with me till some
suitor more worthy than Pakenhan
asks her in marriage"
The secretary raised Miss Keppels
hand to his lips.
Twill you wait for me TIL I re.
turn?"
II will wait" and tie tears shone
in her eyes.-Richnord Tines-Dis'
patch.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-09

tree ratified against the chimney.
With sudden resolution the man
spoke:
81 am His Excellency's secretary. 4"
She turned and flashed on him two
wide blue eyes.
"Ah! the man who will wed the
Governors niece tomorrow"
"Pardon-the man who will wed
the Governors niece-never! Miss
Winslow has thrown me over for a
happier lover. Two marriages were
arranged for the Governors house on
New Years morning-nelther will be
celebrated"
She looked gravely perplexed.
II am also a wanderer tonight"
she said, sadly, "and, worse yet, l
am stranger in a strange, inhospita-
BILE land"
"Then." replied the secretary,
"there is but one name by which 1
can call you. You are--you must
be the English maid, Miss Keppel?
Though when 1 left the Governors
dwelling / supposed that lady to be
safely housed there. To encounter
her miles away, in a fisherman's hut,
and at this hour, seems strange be-
yond belief"
II am lost on the marshes, sir" she
said, with quiet dignity.
And why did you leave the Gov