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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
His Business Is clock Winding.

HIS Business Is Clock Winding.
In one of the big jewelry stores In
Maiden lane there is a man who rents
desk room and makes a business Of
winding clocks for wealthy New York
families. He has wound the clock
In one house in upper Fifth avenue for
15 years and now, though the family
is abroad, he goes regularly every
eight days and keeps the timepiece
going. He has several families who
have as many as a dozen clocks in the
house and every one is attended to
personally by him. On his list there
are several year clocks, which are
wound on the anniversary OF the own
ers' wedding, and he has to keep
track Of these pieces very carefully.
For 20 years this man has been build
Ing up his business until he has a very
tidy income.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

lar materials are always in demand.
This model is an exceptionally becom-
ing one, the pleats over the shoulders
providing just the necessary fulness.
AS illustrated it is most satisfactory
for general wear, but it can be made
with stock and plain long sleeves
when it becomes somewhat different
in effect. Again the shirt waist
sleeves can be cut off in three-quarter
length If genuine comfort is required.
In the illustration dotted French fan
mel is finished with simple stitching,
but linen and similar waistings are
utilized at all seasons of the year, and
this model is adapted to anything that
can be finished in tailor style.
The waist is made with fronts and
back. The pleats are laid after the
shoulder seams are closed and are
stitched for full length at the back, to
yoke depth only at the fronts. There
is an attached pocket which can be
used or omitted as liked. When the
Dutch collar is chosen it Is sewed to
the neck edge, but when the stock is
used 1t is finished separately. The
shirt waist sleeves are gathered at
their lower edges and finished with
straight bands and the long ones in
clude rolled-over cuffs. The plain
sleeves are made in one piece each.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and
quarter yards twenty-one or twenty
four, two and seven-eighth yards thir-
ty-two or two and quarter yards
forty-four inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
No Hook Worm Then,

Army physicians report that the
hook worm, moving to dullness and
laziness, permeates the regular army
soldiers recruited from the south. It
Is pretty plain that none of the army
physicians of today were in the serv-
Ice As years ago, when soldiers re-
cruited in the southern states were
nowhere accused of either dullness
or laziness. The hook worm has been
discovered since then.-St. Louis
e-De'nocrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
Degree of Doctor.

Prof. Mary Wilton Calkins received
the degree of doctor of letters at the
recent commencement of Columbia
University. Miss CallSins is professor
Of philosophy and psychology at We'll
lesley College. She is the first woman
to receive an honorary degree from
Columbia since 1887, when Maria
Mitchell, professor of astronomy at
Vassar, received the LL.D.-New
York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
New Bracelets.

Ribbons and flower bracelets, worn
with short-sleeyed bodices, which
were fashionable some fifty years ago,
have once more come into favor and
are worn by some of the fashionable
women this season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
Purple For Evening.

In choosing purple for night wear
great care must be taken to secure
exactly the right shades. Some pur-
Piles change considerably under elec-
trio light, and others gain in brillian-
cy and tone.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

Kidney Pills. They brought me
prompt relief, and as continued TAX
Ing them the pains In my back disap-
peared and the kidneys were restored
to normal condition"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Mil5urn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

The quantity of material required
for the medium size (ten years) is
four and five-eighth yards twenty
four, three and seven-eighth yards
thirty-two or three and one-eighth
yards forty-four inches wide with
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
Three Flounces Revived.

A welcome revival is the graceful
form of skirt, which consists of three
flounces, sometimes called a three
decker" 1t lends itself well to the
soft muslins and embroidered lawns
which will be worn this season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
A Color Season.

A rich color season Is at hand.
Whatever else next seasons styles,
yet unknown, may have In store, this
much is q surety.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
skirts Still Clinginp.

Skirts are still clinging over the
hips, however, so that tho petticoat
must be carefully fitted and un-
starched.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

cure, not merely tenn
porary benefit. Rev.
Maxwell s. Rowland,
Of Toms River, N. j.
makes a statement in
this connection that
ia worth attention.
Says he: IL was sud-
denly taken with an
attack of kidney
trouble, had severe
pains In my back
and loins and was
generally run down.
Doctors were not
helping me, SO ! be-
gan using Doan's
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

Folds and fichus over the shoulders
are quite a feature of the evening
gowns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrsn
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allayspain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

New York City.-Such a simple yet
becoming blouse as this one is well
come at all seasons, but especially so
Just now when so many young women
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
MUST BELIEVE #.
Every Reader VIII Concede the Truth
OF This Statement.

One who suffers with backache o.
any form of kidney trouble wants .
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01
LIVE STOCK.
Union Stock Yards. Pittsburs.
BUSINESS CARDS.

f.. NEFF
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
Pension Attorney and Real Estate Agent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-01

RAYMOND E. BROWN.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
BRooEvILLK PA
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Effect of Colors on Animals.

The effect of color upon mind is most
easily noticeable in dumb animals, be-
cause they make no effort to curb or
control their emotions. Wave a red
flag at bull and he becomes violently
angry. Shake red shawl in front Of
a turkey gobbler and he will storm
around fearfully. L made an expert
ment in the country one summer to
see if this same fact held true of other
animals. On my farm 1 had ain enor-
mously fat, lazy pig that disliked moth
ing SO much as to move. All day long
1t used to lie asleep in the sunshine,
and sometimes even the attraction of
food could not bulge it. took a num-
Der of pieces of silk of the same quail
ty, but of different shades, and, after
waking the pig, waved each strip Of
silk in front of it. For the blue and
green 1t never moved, but when /
waved the red and orange strips it
jumped to its feet, stamped about and
appeared to be thoroughly angry. Time
and again 1 repeated this experiment
and always with the same result
Frank Alvah Parsons in Good House
lzAonin@
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Thiers as a Prompter.

Among the anecdotes related by the
Marquis Massa in his souvenirs ct
Impressions" is one about the first
president Of the French republic. 1t
runs: "A short time after young Theirs
had been elected as a legislator num-
Der Of our set arranged to give a per-
Torrance Of Roman chez la portiere'
at the house Of a mutual friend. On
the evening Of the performance our
prompter deserted us, and without q
moments hesitation the new fledged
deputy volunteered to take the place.
and despite the protests Of some Of
the party, who feared that his dignity
might be everlastingly injured, he
jumped into the box, where he re-
manned ready to help us in time Of
need until the curtain descended on
what proved to be a highly satisfac-
tory performance"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Huntina With Liohted Crabs.

A group of clubmen seated about an
odorous cedar fire talked Of hunting.
"Once / hunted with lighted crabs"
said an eX-consul. ut was In the des-
olate region of France called La Ven
dee. There is no hunting there but
sea gulls (Which the French adore TO
shoot and rabbits. It was to get the
rabbits that we used the crabs. We
caught some dozens of small, lively
fellows, fastened on their backs light
ed candles and showed them down
into rabbit holes. The rabbits, scared
to death by those strange moving
lights, rushed forth frantically-forth
into the very muzzles Of our guns.
This sounds rather frisky perhaps, but
it is a Vendean custom as widespread
as coon hunting in the south."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Why Our Railroads Are Narrow GAUGE.

Why Our Railroads Are Narrow Gauge.
Why are all railroads built ON the
standard gauge of four feet eight and
one-half inches? The makers of the
first locomotives thought only of put
ting their machines upon the tram
ways already in existence, and from
that followed a very interesting and
curious result. These tram lines natu-
rally had exactly the width prescribed
by the strength of one horse. BY mere
inertia the horse cart gauge estab-
lished itself in the world, and every
where the train Is dwarfed to a scale
that limits alike its comfort. power
and speed. Because there is so much
capital engaged and because of the
dead power Of custom it is doubtful lie
there will ever be any change in this
gauge. Still, 1t might be worse. If the
biggest horses had been Shetland DO
MES our railway carriages now would
only be wide enough to hold two per-
sons side by side and would have a
maximum speed Of twenty miles an
hour. There is hardly a reason aside
from this antiquated horse why the
railway coach should not be nine or
ten feet wide-that is, the width of
the smallest room in which people can
live In comfort and furnished with all
the equipment of comfortable cham
bers.-Atlantic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Pomona Day PROGRAM.

Prepared by Miss Nellie a. Mayo,
Pomona of Michigan state grange.
The hall should be decorated with au-
tumn leaves and fruit, while Pomona's
station should be made particularly at
tractive for the occasion:
Music by the grange.
Roll call. each one giving helpful
suggestion in regard to fruit culture.
Spraying fruit, the best method for
all fruits.
The best way to make strawberry
beo.
Growing small fruit for market.
Up to date methods of marketing
fruit.
Fruit growing for women.
The growing of currants. Why do
not farmers grow more of them?
Fruit for the general farmer.
Fruit and it's place on the menu for
the farmers table.
Fruit as a means Of health and
beauty
Improved methods in canning and
picking.
Apples as money crop.
How best to sell and market the
apple crop.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
A Friend In a Fog.

I'm one Of the worst London fogs,"
said an EnglishmaH, IAN old friend Of
mine tried to fndSh way from Ira
falgar square to the Savoy, where he
had an engagement to dine.
"The sulphurous air made the eyes
smart and the head ache, and it
brought on terrific fits of coughing.
You could not literally see your hand
before your face. There was con-
tinual crashing in Of windows, bells
tangled, vehicles and foot passengers
collided, and shrieks and oaths arose.
Threading his way in the midst Of
this pandemonium through the Strand,
as he supposed, from Landseer's lions
to the waiting dinner at the Savoy my
old friend, to his great bewilderment,
soon found himself descending broad
stairway. He put his hand to the
balustrade. Yes, broad and stately
stairway with a rail Of carved stone.
Amazing!
Suddenly in his descent my friend
collided with some one ascending the
stairway.
"'Hello! he said.
"'Hellov gruff male voice replied.
"'Can you tell me- said my friend,
where am going|
Certainly said the other. If you
keep straight on you will walk into
the Thames, for I've just come out OF
it'v
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
RAILROADS AID EXHIBITORS.
Easy Facilities and Direct Home ship
nnents Are Granted to Cattlemen
and Others Who Are Coming
to Michigan State Fair.

The Michigan freight committee,
representing the different railroads
doing business throughout the state,
have recommended new rules govern
ing the shipping of exhibits to the
Michigan Fair that will greatly ia
cilitate stock raisers and every one
else who plan to contest for pre-
miums.
Under the proposed rules exhib-
itors are allowed to ship to the
first fair, paying full charges
one way, then to the next fair
and receive credit for half the money
paid. After he has made his circuit
of the fairs, he may ship by the near
est route home, paying only half rates.
Heretofore exhibitors have been COM
PEELED to pay full rates one way and
then return free, providing they re-
turned over the route from whence
they started, which was usually incon-
venient and consumed considerable
extra time. According to the new
plan they will pay half fare each way
and return home by the nearest route.
These proposed rules are due large
ly to the efforts OF 1. H. Butterfield,
secretary of the Michigan State Fair,
who first suggested the plan in an eff
fort to save the delay and expense of
exhibitors. The scheme no doubt will
largely increase the exhibits at the
fair In Detroit, which when 1t opens
on Sept. 2, will be one of the largest
of the kind ever held In the State of
Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. W. BARROW. Chatham. N. r..
Press Correspondent Nel0 York State
Grange
THE SUMMER RALLIES.
Past State Master Horton of Michigan
Gives Some Excellent Suggestions.

Past State Master Horton of Michigan
| Gives Some Excellent Suggestions.
The grange field day or rally is no
where more successful than In the
busy grange state Of Michigan, and
that success is largely due to the eff
forts Of Past Master Horton. In the
last number of the state lecturers bull
letin he answers some timely questions
on the subject. They are as follows:
What are some Of the essentials of
success on the part of a committee on
arrangements for grange rally?
First, an earnest, active desire to
make the rally success as strength
ener and builder of grange sentiment
in the vicinity where held; second, a
fixed plan for program, advertising
and all essential details thoroughly
prepared and executed; third, make
the plan broad and liberal so all farm
ers will feel free to attend. Prepare
for enjoyment as well as profit, but
do not let side attractions interfere
with a deliberate rendition of the pro-
gram.
Will you kindly give a few sugges-
tions to lecturers in making up q pro-
gram for a rally?
So far as possible have all subjects,
speeches, recitations and songs Of such
nature and character as to turn the
thoughts of all listeners toward the
I<r,n DO II. H. n,
grounds early so as to meet and to
greet all arrivals, and especially stran-
gers need to be shown about details
and plans for the day. The program
should be broad in that, extra from
the main speaker, who will cover a
general ground, the ladies, young peo-
pie and children may be recognized.
What are few appropriate topics
for addresses or papers by local speak
ers at 1909 rallies?
Organization of farmers q necessity
of the day.
The grange is the ideal form and
plan of organization.
The farmers unorganiZed are at the
mercy of other organized interests.
Success ON the broader basis means
social, intellectual and business con-
tact, and organization gives it.
The grange stands for all that is
progressive and ideal in farm life
The grange creates independence in
the farmer man and woman, and by
their respecting themselves others re-
spect them.
Will you give few pertinent point
ers for state speakers to observe?
Keep in mind that a rally is a grange
occasion and as such is worthy Of
thorough preparation The grange is
independent Of all partisan politics and
personal ambitions, and because of
this a rally speaker should studiously
avoid all these lest his influence will
be adverse to the real cause he repre-
sents. Be earnest in presenting the
grange cause, for in no other way can
the confidence of hearers be secured.
Do not be timid in urging benefits of
farmers, for, as agriculture prospers,
so do all others interests, and this can
not be truthfully said of any other in
terest. G. =. HORTON.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
South Dakota Granue.

On April 10 the South Dakota state
grange was organized. There were
sixteen subordinate oranges represent
ed. Charles b. Hoyt of Dempster was
elected master. An address was given
by s. j. Conklin, who was member
of the Order forty years ago, when it
was flourishing in that state. After
the installation of the new officers the
patrons visited the State college, where
public meeting was held in the even
Ing. President r. l.. Slagle of the
State college delivered an address on
"The College and Grange" A commit
tee was appointed to organize grange
fire insurance company. The sixth de-
gree was conferred upon forty-flve can
didates. ii. I. Stearns was appointed
general deputy for the state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of
the bladder, brick-dust or sediment in
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous
ness, or the kidneys themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
better health in that organ is obtained
quickest by proper treatment of the kid
neys. Swamp-ROOt corrects inability to
hold urine and scalding pain in passing it,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often through
the day, and to get up many times during
the night. The mild and immediate effect
of Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle and book that tells all
about it, both sent free by mail. Address,
DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing mention reading this gen.
erous offer in this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, and don't let dealer sell
you something in place of Swamp Root
If you do you will be disappointed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Committee.

Aid. Washburn presented the plumbers
bond OF Chas. II. Jewell with Henry o. Jewell
and Il G. Miller as sureties and on motion the
bond was accepted and sureties approved
Aid. Brown presented the reports from the
State Railroad Commissioners regarding recent
examination of railroad crossings in the city
and on motion same were received and fled
Aid. Brown moved that Thos. Watson be
granted another week on contract for paving
West Main street bridge which prevailed.
Aid. BRANDED presented the following resou-
ton which was on motion adopted, ayes z, nays
Washburn;
Resolved by the Common Council OF the city
of Owosso that the ways and means committee
be and is hereby instructed and authorized to
cause to be issued and negotiated at par the
bonds OF the City of Owosso In the sum of If
teen thousand dollars, in Pursuance of the last
proceeding annual appropriation bill OF this
city, to defray the expense OF grading and paw
ing Washington street from Mason street TO
oliver street and Oliver street from Second
street to Dewey street; said bonds shall be for
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
AIRSHIPs ARE TO RACE
ROY kNABENsHUE AND LINCOLN
eEACHEY AT MICHIGAN
STATE FAIR.
Worlds Famous. Aviators viii Contest
for 5000 stakes--No Similar Con-
test Ever Before Held In the Unit
cd States.

The Michigan State Fair has AZ
ranged for an airship race between
Roy Knabenshue, who is known al
over the continent for his daring worn
above the clouds, and Lincoln Beach
ey, another equally famous aviator
who made successful flights at the
Michigan State Fair last fall. This
race was brought about in rather
strange manner.
Mr.. Beachey happened to be In the
city early this week and In q CONVEX
sation with General Superintendent
Doberty the latter casually said:
"Beachey, would you race Roy Kna-
benshue IL the Michigan State Fair
offered a purse Of $4,000, $4,000 to 80
to the winner and 81, 200 to the loserr'
Make the offer and see," responded
Beachey.
"All right, we'll do It," said Mr..
Doherty.
"You can't challenge Knabenshue
too quickly for me-" replied Beachey.
MT. Doherty Immediately wired
Knabenshue at Toledo, and the latter
responded so quickly that even Mr..
Doherty was surprised.
"Tell Beachey / will race him at the
Michigan State Fair or around the
world, If he wants to-" Knabenshue re-
sponded.
The latter was then called to De-
troit, and after discussing the preiim-
inaries the contract was signed for the
most exciting race that has ever been
held in the United States.
Other airship races have been
al 1,,f tho lot 4
for the Michigan State Fair. Two
years ago race against time was
held in st. Louis, but the aviators did
not start at the same moment.
The contest between Mr. Knaben-
shue and Mr.. Beachey will be the
real thing The aviators must start
side by side from a given point
and rush to the eastward pass
ing over the grandstand to a large
tree two miles away, and on the top
of which will be erected a large flag.
After circling this tree the ships will
return, sailing to the westward until
the grandstand is reached
1t is agreed that seven heats shall
be run, beginning on the afternoon of
Sept. and each afternoon thereafter
until Sept. 10. The aviator who wins
four of these heats will be awarded
$4,000, while the loser will be given
$1,000.
1t required considerable tact on the
part of Mr.. Doherty to arrange details
satisfactory to both parties. Mr.. Kna-
benshue at first wanted to use the big
ship he sailed SO successfully last win
ter In California. Mr.. Beachey OBJ
jected, because his ship is not of the
same dimensions. Mr.. Knabenshue
finally declared that he would build a
new ship similar to that owned by
Beachey. That settled all diffieulty
and the contract was signed for the
most exciting race ever held in the
United States.
II was stipulated in the agreement
with these two aviators that they
shall give exhibition flights every
forenoon during their races, beginning
on Sept. 4.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Commissioners Notice

In the matter of the estate OF Reuben
Sawtells, 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.
that we will meet at the residence of John M
Howard In the village of Morrfce, in said County
on Monday, the 9TH day OF October, A. d. 1909
and on Monday, the 9th day OF December, AID.
1899. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon of each OF
said days. for the purpose OF receiving and ad
1usting oil claims against said estate, and that
four months from the 4th day of'August A. d.
1909 are allowed to creditors to present their
claims to said Commissioners for adjustment
and allowance.
Dated the 4th day OF August A. ID. 1909.
JOHN M. HOWARD,
ELKINAH BUCK.
Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Grant and Sumner.

Concerning the reliability Of things
in print, It is recalled that Charles
Sumner criticised General Grant saw
agely, and some time after some one
was talking to Grant about atheism in
New England and remarked, Even
Sumner does not believe in the Bible"
"Why should he?" quietly replied
Grant. "IIe didn't write it,