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The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30

Il u Remarkably Detsia-td aomn
Fsrtons Results 81 81
pcrImeHls.

II has long been fnoan faat aoma
hlnd persons eap MOVE about ia
places that are eatn5t psngs 10
thcm with q remarkable 4 pt II
certainty and without coming lule
collision With any lares o3H
Half q eonlury sgo Spa,Isazsni
diseofsrea il,ai BATS on 4f elons
e obstacles "a total dagkn h ov-
aeE g make sure that the sense of
sight was not employed Re blinded
sqme iais ans found that tl.cyt flaw
shout as confidently and aafely A.
before.
This experiment. proved that
warning Of the sr.sence 81 objects
is received through some part 81 he
surface of The body other than tbs
eyes ia the case * blind persons
It vas thought at one time that this
warning vas given By sound waves
netleetsd by the objrcts, hut sks
theory is disproved By . simple er.
pertinent When a blind mas's s.ss
are stopped completely tAs sunsa of
distance remains, although Il ii
greatly diminished.
This shows that The senss Of dc.
'anee is not Identical with She ssnss
q hearing and that . diutinceisn
must be made between the sense az
distance and the direetional power
Of The blind This power dependa
chiefly On the sense Of distance, but
involves also hearing, smell, ths tenn
peEature sense and perhaps still
other factors.
lt is noteworthy fact that ths
sense Of distance is not possessed By
al blind persons, but is found only
IN few and to very difFessnt de-
grees in these The blind poseessorr
Of this sense locate It in and nesx
the forehead ans say that the sensa-
ton is yegae and somewhat ~
sembles q light touch.
From the experiments Of Kunz,
Noelahn anu others it appears very |
probable that the distance sense is 4 |
function Of TIE sensorY fbers Of The
first branch Of the nervous srigemin-
rs, which ramifics through the face
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30
OBJECTIONS 10 tnEsn


CnssBiiary ssplne cara
Dirty nasty dfynksae water
Veal, aopgy Seer
br1Hs imfpii.e meu.
Carsea 01teges and rers.
8asky-loohing residences
foer pageiat1ls ard coanlrg
Fpiias
Iheee ere iass a few 81 re
iiens whieh ~ aud tfrs. II B
Elask q Ligsfp Englans. have
agalnai tle United States aceorsra
2 ths D@ 1Ioin Register a
Leader
why a. yaa Asns fhisma.fY
country asked Dr. srk aTs
frsedom
We think 80 answered sls in
ssrFmwer.
well. il yoa thnk = ~ ~
right cHns- hk sl.s sess ey-
neisn, 'bul I an ea a. csisi-r
dat fhs siesl tru rs mIwas
an4 BE cl conpanias eva. esufr5f
snd dictate 70 his counfrE
Nhg. your rsrTiaes" ssnlruss
~. Clark, neanisE ssilrsss enss
ere nasty slnngn. Thry are un-
sanitary. close, stnEy. dirty, ksars
and clumsy. ! would sash@ slaea
% the roof At an Asnszscsn csrrias
thsn TO ride il en- uppes berth. AM
what gets me Is that sreryss
travels a night Why Is If thst s
people don't ride IN the davtfn
when they can seq The eountrv
We haven't time to see ihe conn
try and the average American wan
the entire day Tor making MONEY
vas she reply.
@ExsctlysP came hack tie rv-
tieian- "Aisnesi that's erarytai1z
over here, but tire day vii co
When other things will interest tb
people Of this country. DO you knor
! hare had to drink c0iIsa most
the time ISs been hese2 The water
is terrible and can't solasase shs
beer. How can a man get drunk 81
American beess / should think ha
would sEcll ua and burst frsf.
The men are too busy to direct d
stranger on the street and / haven't /
seen a real housewife since / esre
over. The women should ssop uork-
ms and take care Of slieir children.
Your roads are fearful They are
'isher dusty Of muddy al shs tiHs. 1
md the houses Of AmsTica are no.
properly constructed, although saeY 4
IRE very fnen
Pr. CLARK. graduate II Edin-
'urgh university, declares that the
American physician IS behind the
English doctors especially ID ethics
BE says that ihe doctors Of England
Fculd Be eass ont il they advertised
IS they do bere.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30
auLLsr-pRoor snlslp.

A 8ohemian tailor at Prague hAa
invented a hullst-pFoof shield for
use ai the sslrmisher while lying on
iae ground This shield, which
weighs only five pounds, j. made Of
a composition Of wax and ksll n
which the sinking bullets are said
20 stick without piereing. Ia The
center q the shield is an opening
just large enough to pass the rlas
muEzle through
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30

Miss Kssherine MRures ol Par
cons Kans is spending { h q
'hrissmas vacatien With relasiyes
here.
Mss Msyme Bewley who { s
employed IS a taacheF { the
West aide school building in this
city, spent the vacation with re-
lstiyes Ia Versailles A0-
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30

Ni Egert whose hea6
qear'ers IS 10 Sioux City low
~ % Xmfs with his parents in
Miss Lsiha . ama'er wht
~ hfep visiting II Piltsbnre.
Kans arrived home last Thurs
4 rs Ma aud hfwsa
Nies oa A'to9na Kan- are her
on Christmas visit with their
parents.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30
NO aseApE

Qalxl wonder why motor boal.
ing i o maeh more sport than auto
mcbianS
NhlR because oui here there sFe
uo lfss b isatss ios 'em 70 climb
The Rich Hill tribune., 1909-12-30

Psrsonaia Telling re Doings
PsSgIs Yos Know.

Joe Sheren lsviaiting Relatives
ia this city.
wa. Heck 4 ; chrissmss visit
or ~ ihis cisy.
Earl Wiihinsor II Csnry Kan4.
is visiting relatives here.
Frank Wilson Of Kno.e- q \
vas . chriasmaa Visitor here.
Clyde Spencer departed On :
short visit 70 Kansas CITY Friday
al Gnnn spent christmas with
friends IN pissSburg Knnn.
Dr. Lancaster of Nevada vas !
visisar hers Friday.
Harry Mcbride u,-ns xms-
Nith -- n Joplin.
~ Fsow esm down fran
Nesada Frisay 50 sisit frisaaa
and relatives.
Mrs Em Smalleg .Bd aan e
parted Sanday ior = short Vi -itl
ia Tols Kans.
Editor Williams, Of the Mesz
Times. vas = Christmas shon o.
in Rich Hill last Friday.
Mrs. E4rl MeMsnus o. Novad
sn ~ she holidays With relasiv
in this city.
Howard Bark an d fAmily o
F'raakIin Ksns. spent Christmas
in this city.
Mr.. and Mra Chas. Craig and
family are visiting relative 10
this city.
wm DeIamater o t Pi,isbnrgl
Kans. was 8 Christmas visitor
in tfis city.
Nellie Willis 1t Kansas City il
visiting her brother Tom Willis
Df the s 9th 3,de.
Mr. and MIRA. Ed McCarsy and
family -rt Chriatm ith
friends ia Clinton.
Mrs. Jas. Nasus Of ElDOrad..
springs Ia visiting relatives II
hi, city.
Miss BeuIah ' Ter Of Eansas
City Is visiting her parsnts Mr..
md Mrs. John waller ofthis city
arloy M Z Frankie
Ssns, is ~ sihR iii XII
wish bis parents here.
Carl schwAmb Of Colpmba
ipent Christmas with non e
Olks in this eity.
Or. Il. b. oissn and wife spent,
be holidsse wAth friends ln
Webb City.
Fritz KreigeF departed s
ay to Ran-as C.ts un
Chss. Gates asd wife. sister
Slas Ma0ls tn~,ler Q I Kankaa
ITS. visited A C. Gates and
amily darlrg vaSathn.
Mr.. and 1rs. W. v, Fergu ,
On IN d daughter Miss Eitsie
FRIDAY for FAyeste. No. |
} spend ths holiday.
Misses LDaa Oslansisr aad
larry seiE spent she Cnristmas
lcation with friends Ia Pierce
~.
Oar advertisers report heavy g
liss and loss of Business during
ls last dNys before Christmas. :
spite Of she inolsmsnt Weaaasr.
Harvey Mcphsron, cs Spokane /.
'ash., is ia shls clay Waiting his :
,reutR MF. and Mn. Wm. Nc .
heron Of The Eaat side.
Wm. Madd vaA she fortauate 3
an who drew sha big doll al 8
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Local Option.

There seems to be mistaken notion
in some quarters that the anti. saloon
movement is but temporary wave,
and that a reaction is apt to follow
which will make the dry counties and
states become once more fair field for
the liquor traffic
The interest and enthusiasm shown
in the meetings here Sunday are an in
dication that such is not the case, at
least in this vicinity, and reports from
other localities show the existence of
similar conditions. A resident of Clin-
ton county, which went dry two years
ago, and where there is some agitation
for another vote on the question next
spring recently said to the writer that
his township would go dry by major
ity about 30 per cent larger than before
if another vote were taken.
AS the speaker was by no means a
prohibitionist and even lacks a great
deal of being total abstainer, his
opinion was certainly unbiased.
The dry movement, as one speaker
expressed it, is not wave which re-
cedes but rather landslide which
comes to stay -Hillsdale Leader.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
A Quaint Cookbook.

Amid the horrors Of the siege o.
Paris In 1871 one Cadol found time to
issue book of recipes for the prepare.
ton of the strange fare to which the
city was reduced. "Our stomachs are
turned into natural history museums, u
he wrote, "but we must make the best
of circumstances and render our food
as palatable as we can" So house
wives were instructed how to disguise
the flesh of dogs, horses, asses. rats
and mice and were shown that, despite
the old adage, one can make an omelet
without breaking eggs. The recipe
for an eggless omelet was as follows:
Soak an army biscuit in sugared wa
ter favored with orange flower, chop
finely and spread on a hot dish, pow
der well with sugar and then pour over
and set light to a liberal helping Of
rum" With eggs at So dozen and
rum at but little more than its normal
price, this palatable imitation of an
"omelette au rhum" became a most
popular dish.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
G. NJ. s. F. w. Club.

The 10th anniversary of the Great
Men and Famous Women's Club was
celebrated Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Conant,
40S River street. The club has eleven
members. Of the original members
five were present. A very interesting
literary and musical program was pre-
scented. Miss Abbott of Ovid, a niece
of Mrs. Conant, rendered piano solos
Miss Jones, Miss Hawkins and Miss
Reynolds assisted the club in their pro.
gram. Miss Jones also gave a very in
teresting talk on Mcdowell, the com
poser, and Mrs. Josephine Gould talked
interestingly on the work of the club.
After the program, refreshments
were served. There were twenty eight
guests, aside from club members pre-
sent and very delightful evening was
enjoyed.
Only few meetings will be held by
the G. M. & F. w. Club this season as
their president, Mrs. Jannette leaves
soon for Detroit to spend the winter.
Upon her return in the spring the work
will be resumed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Bullying the Hens.

Years spent In providing food for
boarders. in watching them eat 1t and
In hearing them comment OF IT. had ac-
customed Mrs. Orne to all sorts of
complaints, reasonable and otherwise.
She was pleasant woman and tried
to anticipate the DIRECTORS objections
and to smooth his feelings as speedily
as might be. Once in awhile her
readiness with a soft answer was a
trife too quick.
It was at breakfast, and Mr.. Smith,
who, since his attack Of typhoid, had
been consuming vast quantities of
eggs, looked up from his fourth with
a slightly offended air.
81 WISH" he said from the opposite
end of the table, "that these hens
could be got to lay their eggs freshw
1.-THE last two words only caught
Mrs. Orne's ear. IT know it." she said
emphatically. land I think just the
way you do about it. 1t seems some
how as If it couldn't be done any more.
Years ago, before Mr.. Orne died. 1t
wasn't like this at all. Then you
could make them give you fresh ones"
Youths Companion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Leg Broken in Auto Accident.

Herbert A. Sprague, secretary of the
Shiawassee Light & Power Co., and his
wife, were injured, Sunday, when their
automobile turned over, three miles
from Chesaning. Mrs. Sprague was
pinned under tho machine, which
caught fire, but was rescued by her
husband with no injury except painful
burns from the hips down and the
shock, which is most dangerous in her
case. because of her poor health. Mr..
Sprague was thrown violently to the
ground, breaking his leg below the
knee.
They were taken to farm house
and then to Chesaning, and later to
their home in Corunna and both are re-
covering as well as could be expected.
The accident happened when Mr..
Sprague attempted to avoid mudhole
in the road just near turn when going
at good rate of speed. The auto was
badly damaged by fire and breakage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
For u. s. Senator.

The report that Saginaw Republi.
cans will support Senator Burrows for
the denomination for senator next year,
causes no surprise in Bay City and
doubtless the greater portion if not all
Of the Republicans in the Tenth dis
trict, will pursue similar course. 1t
is recognized that Senator Burrows
influence in the senate in obtaining
appropriations for water ways and
public buildings, in fact in accomplish
ing whatever his constituents may de-
sire is really of far more concern than
any fancied advantage which might
result from the sending of some other
pc rson to the senate. The lumber iron
and beet sugar industries of Michigan,
which are especially concerned in a
protective tariff, will doubtless hesitate
in turning down Senator Burrows for
an untried experiment who in the past
has been at least wobbly on the tariff
and leans toward the Democratic low
tariff doctrine. These interests, which
are quite powerful in Michigan politics,
when it comes to question affecting
their own interests and the prosperity
of the state, still have to be shown why
they should exchange senator who
has been tried for one who has. so far
as known, only his own personal ambi-
ton as his claim for recognition.-Bay
City Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Arc Small Checks Unlawful

Bankers about the country are en-
deavoring to ascertain just what will
be held in regard to section 178 of the
penal code passed by the last congress
which reads as follows:
mo person shall make, issue, circu
late or pay out any note, check, memo
randum, token or other obligation for a
less sum than one dollar, intended to
circulate as money or to be received OF
used in lieu of lawful money of the
United States, and every person so of.
Tending shall be fined not more than
$500 or imprisoned not more than six
months, or both"
The law does not go into effect until
January first next and in the meantime
some decision will probably be had as
to the right of anyone having a bank
account to draw a check for less than
one dollor intending to have the party
to whom it is made payable cash it in.
stead of giving it to some third party.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
$5,4S2.37
Columbus Day.

Next Tuesday, October 18th is
Golumbus day and under the law pass.
ed at the recent session of the legisla.
ture is legal holiday and is to be
treated os other legal holidays under
the laws of the State: Provided, that
this act shall not be construed to affect
commercial paper, the making or exc
cution of agreements or instruments in
writing, or interfere with judicial pro-
ceedings." In some cities of the State
the Knights of Columbus will observe
the day with appropriate exercises. In
this city the post Office will be closed
from II a. m. to $50 p. m, the after
noon city delivery being omitted. Ru-
carriers will make their trip as usual.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Professional Advice.

The irate victim clustered into the
office of the secondhand automobile
dealer.
look here, sir" he Numbered, "the
automobile you sold me yesterday
won't run. One of the cylinders is
cracked, the spark plug is badly con.
nected, the steering gear is loose, one
wheel is wabbly, and-and'-
"Hold on minute" the dealer inter.
posed. "Did sell you a machine yes.
terday?"
'You certainly did"
"And you paid me for itr'
"Of course I didv' was the emphatic
response.
"Then the machine belongs to you,
doesn't it?"
"Why, to be sure it does"
"Well, that being the case, I'd advise
you not to amble through the city
shouting about it's defects. II you do,
I'd like to know how you expect to
sell t."-Lippincott's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
THE DUMPING GROUND


Clinton County to Become So u Wet
Citizens of Clinton county who might
otherwise be inclined to vote wet" are
said to be seriously considering the dan
ger that Clinton county would be the
dumping ground for the drunks of the
five surrounding dry counties If it were
to go back to the dry column. Grstiot,
Ionia and Eaton are all dry and will re-
main SO. Shiawassee is said to be sure
to go dry and some of the most promi-
nent citizens of Ingham county claim
that it is also sure to go into the dry
column this spring. With all the
counties around dry, Clinton citizens
see their county the rendezvous for all
the DRINKS of Central Michigan and a
big bill of expense for their arrest and
punishment piled up against the county.
Ithaca Herald
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Increased Funeral Allowance.

For years the board of supervisors has
appointed agents in each township to
look after the burial of deceased indi-
gent soldiers and sailors and the agent
has been allowed 81 for each case requir-
ing his attention. The last legislature
abolished this compensation and here
after agents will serve without pay.
They will be appointed by the board of
supervisors and hold their appointment
for life or until they resign. The
money to be allowed by the county for
the burial of INDECENT soldiers and
sailors is increased from $40 to $55.
This will provide moderate funeral
expense.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Birthdays and Health.

For several years l fave noticed that
In a period Of from about three to
two weeks preceding the anniversary
OF my birth l have had a feeling of
returning vigor, renewal Of vitality
such as have not experienced at any
other time of the year. This has last
ed for from two to eight days, but has
always ceased some days before the
anniversary; hence 1t has occurred to
me that there may be some connection
between the approach or recurrence Of
ones birth date and the maintenance
OF ones health.-London Graphic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
No Suspicious Necessary.

The local option committee of Shia-
wassee county has secured more than
the required number of names asking
for the submission of the question in
1910. There is not the slightest doubt
that the board, probably without a
dissenting voice, will vote to grant the
petition. The board would have done
the same last year. The waiting of a
year has not been a bad thing. Local
option has been tried in enough coun.
ties now and the working of it has been
80 we'll reported that every voter in
Shiawassee county has had a chance to
form a well founded opinion, as to the
sdvisibility of its adoption here.
No mud.slinging, hard fought. expen-
sive campaign will result now as would
have last year. No big campaign funds
need be raised. The result will not be
doubtful one. It will be strong one
way or the other.
The continued failure of some would
be politicians to make capital for them
selves by continually claiming that the
board of supervisors deliberately pre-
vented an expression in this matter last
year has only resulted in those would
bes being less trusted by the people at
large, and their attempts now to SANDER
the board by limiting that its members
are looking for dynamite bomb or a
stilleto to use on the local option matter
only shows their chargin at having
failed in their attempts to SANDER and
defeat the supervisors whom the people
very evidently were willing to trust, as
shown by last springs election returns.
A good cause is only injured by its
being used for political purposes, espec-
tally when personal ambitions are the
underlying element. If local option is
n good thing the people of Shiawassee
county will adopt it and no hundreds
of dollars need be spent to get them to
do it. The law has been tried and
everyone has had chance to know
about its enforcement which was the
question with some of the best people
of the county last year and made the
Ge,ision as to the adoption at that time
doubtful.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08

WANTED-SUCCESS MAGAZINE wants
an energetic and responsible man or
woman in Owosso to collect for renew
ais and solicit new subscriptions during
full or spare time. Experience unnec-
essary. Any one can start among
friends and acquaintance and build up
a paying and permanent business with
out capital Complete outfit and in
structions free. Address "VON," Sue
cess Magazine, Room 1903, Success
Magazine Building, New York City,
N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
Gov. Warner Declares Himself For
Kelley

Regardless of the statements which
have been made regarding the relations
between Lieutenant Governor Patrick
II. Kelley and myself, l am still his
warm personal friend and will support
him in his attempt to land the nomina-
lion at the primaries next year." says
Governor Warner in an interview.
st will make little difference whether
there are any other candidates for the
nomination, said Warner. 81 feel that
1 am under obligations to support Mr..
Kelley, as he has been one to stand by
me through the various campaigns, and
l consider him the logical man to &C.
oupy the executive chair. He has filed
the Office which he now holds in an ex-
eellent manner and see no reason why
he should not receive the highest gift
which it is within the power of the
voters of Michigan to give.
II hole u high personal regard for
Judge Montgomery. He is a man of
high caliber and has served the people
we'll. a.. Mr.. Musselman, l have little
doubt could carry out the wishes of the
people to an excellent degree, but the
qualifications of either of. these candi.
dates does not alter the original stand
which took in regard to Mr.. Kelley as
my successor in Office. Between now
and the primaries there may be other
candidates, but pat looks good to me
and he shall receive my support"
The governor stated that it was not
his intention to take au active part in
the campaign and would not take the
stump in behalf of his friend, but would
assist him in other ways and help him
as much rs possible in securing the
In regard to his position in the COM
ing senatorial fight, the chief executive
said: Il intend to take hand in the
al fight myself" said Governor
Warrsc '.out do not wish to commit
nysei slDug that line
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
A Useless Invention.

"This new collection box" argued
the inventor. has some unique advan-
tages. When you drop in Il quarter or
more it doesn't make sound Drop 10
a dime and ii tinkles bell. q nickel
blows whistle. and Il penny fires Il
shot. And when you don't drop in
anything the box takes your picture"
mo. thanks" said the pastor wea-
rily; 81 already have pictures Of my
entire ation."-Louisville Her
aid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
The People Pay Costs and Important
Matters Wait.

A case that evidently was mostly a
cheap quarrel involving George Dunn,
his divorced wife and q. F. Mister, was
decided in the circuit court Wednesday
when Dunn was given verdict of six
cents damages and allowed to keep a
horse, buggy and harness which he had
replevined from Mister. Mrs. Dunn
had pried lock from barn door and
taken the outfit to Milster's barn claim
ing Dunn had given it to her.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08
A Modern Miracle.

IL caused the dumb to speak today"
"How was that?"
II was stopped in the street by a
beggar with Il Am Deaf and Dumb
placard on his breast, and when l ex.
pressed the opinion that he was an
impostor he Immediately recovered his
speech and in vigorous Anglo-Saxon
requested me to go to-er-the place
that the new theology tells us doesn't
exist and mind my own business and
he'd mind hisv'-New York Times.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-10-08

The following letters were advertised
at the Owosso postoffice for the week
ending Oct. 2, 1909 Miss Lena Bart.
man, Henry Brown, Mrs. Glenn. Mrs.
Fred Good, Mrs John Haybuf, James
Hicks, Mrs Hill, care of Mrs. Richard
son, Hillmans State e. 1115, d. Tango,
Mrs. j. F. Pierson, Billy Shean, Mrs. G.
q. Sheldon, Warren Simpson, p. Stew
ens Elmer Z. Travis, James Winston
Mrs. Martha Wright.