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The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
County News
HoUSToNIA
From Our Exchanges

HOUSTONIA
Tedieville is ON a boom. Albert
Reid, the proprietor has a new
barn which he is having remodeled
and fitted up, to use as a store
building. The old building now in
use will be- fitted up as a black
smith shop and Mr.. Reid will en-
ploy a blacksmith to take charge.
-. ". Blackburn, who recent
ly sold his 800 acre farm east of
Houstonia to C. X. Smith OF Sweet
Springs for $4,000 closed a deal
Tuesday for j. w. Bolger's farm
of 400 acres, 8 smiles west OF Hous-
tonia. The consideration was $50
per acre or $4,000. Mr.. Bolger pur-
chased this farm five years ago
from S~purgeon Bros. for $4,000.
---Mrs. Soloman Powers, who
resides with her husband and
children ON the T. H. Hurt farm,
died Tuesday evening in giving
birth to a child, which is also dead.
The mother and babe will be buri-
ed in the cemetery at Bethlehem
church. Mrs. Powers is survived
by her husband and eight children,
and the father is in poor circuxn-
stances. Neighbors have started
ed a subscription fund, which is
being literally contributed to-
Miss Grace Force of Marshall and
Cleveland Clark of near Wanamak-
er were married today at the home
of the brides parents in Marshall.
The young couple will reside on
the Clark farm near Wanamaker.
-Houstonian.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
SW EFT SPRINGS

Gus Meyer and wife of Sedalia,
were here Sunday in their auto and
visited Mrs. Meyers parents C.
Fischer and wife.---J. H. Nor
rison and wife came in Wednes-
day night from Carter, Mont. They
report everything to be booming
in the colony which went from here
there in the spring. They viii, prob
ably remain here foe the winter.
Harry Elsner is in Chicago
this week as one of the judges in
the INTERN National Dairy Cattle
show now being held in that city.
He was sent by the Missouri Agri-
cultural College in which institu-
tion he is a senior student Herald.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28

To,edo Commercial: A you 6 Indy
at Athens, Georgia, has invented 81
lamp that wMl cease to burn eK-
acsly at tea o'clock. The avera &c
Georgia lover has no fault to find
with the lamp; in fact he would BIZ
better satisfied if i: would go oua
as he came in. II the young lady
wants to make real ten strike
she should invent a father who win
go to bed at nine O'Clock.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
GILLIAN

John Mccormick of Livingston,
Mont, is the guest OF relatives in
Gillian this rweek.---G. D.. Swim
ney has been confined to his bed
the past week. We understand he
is threatened with typhoid fever.
MRS. j. p. Fulkerson Of Salt
Springs, is here this week on avis-
it to her daughter, Mrs. w. B. Rich
ardson.---Cap Richardson traded
his fine Ford touring a to AL
Deis of Marshall, for his little run
about and a cash consideration,
Wednesday. He later sold the run
about to E. E. Eichstaedt.-Globe
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
Cold Weather Advice

to all is to beware Of coughs and
colds on the chest; as neglected
they readily lead to pneumonia,
consumption or other pulmonary
troubles. Just as soon as the
cough appears treat It with Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup, the stan
dard cure Of America. Use as
directed-perfectly harmless. "A
cure and preventive for all diseas-
es of the lungs. Price Csc, soc and
$1.oO per bottle. Sold by P. III.
Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
BLACKBURN

We r informed that twin girls
were born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Small at Marshall, Friday, Oct. 18th.
Miss Nancy Hancock and Mr..
w. H. Wilson OF Mt. Leonard Mo-,
will be married ON Nov. 9Th, 1910.
The announcement was made at q
beautifully served luncheon where
sixteen ladies were served. The
place cards were a yelled bride and
the favors were tiny suit cases wi h
the guests name on each and in
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
NELSON

Sherman Willie and Sallie Sewer
eloped and went to Baugher's shoe
shop, where they wer met by MIR,
Reavis with marriage license and
Squire Reynolds who pronounced
them man and wife. Thy then
went to Reavis' house on a bridal
tour, and were shortly afterward
followed and congratulated by the
BRIDES mother. 1t is said that the
congratulations were far from
pleasant.---Born to Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Morris a baby girl on last
Saturday night.-Advance.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
Household Hints

Use a napkin loosely folded to
dust the crumbs from the table,
A crumb scraper ruins the table
cloth.
II shelves in the pantry r. kept
perfectly clean a little borax
sprinkled about will keep ants
away.
A good ironing board is made
by covering a board with felt or an
old blanket then cover with muslin
When washing channels gloves
rinse in soapy water, the gloves
will be softer than if rinsed in
clear water.
To keep a closet free from moths
paint over the whole closet with
turpentine several times during the
summer.
Dissolve. the sugar befor putting
it into lemonade. 1t will sweeten
more quickly and you won't need
to S SO much sugar.
Some recommend putting fly
repelants on the screens to keep
the flies Off. Better kill the flies
and put them out of business.
A child's broom and long-hand-
led dust-pan will be found very
useful in the little brushing uI
that is so often necessary during
the day.
Use aMason jar to keep your
bread crumbs in. You will fine
many ways to use bred crumbs in
cooking if you have them on hand
When scrubbing the floor oil
cloth don't use soap. First &c
over the floor with hot water
then use a good floor oil put OF
with brush or cloth.
When sewing hooks and eyes on
a wash dress sew the eye. ON the
under side OF the upper flap an6
the hooks on the top of the lower
1t will iron better.
Put a few drops of oil of laven-
der in a cup, pour on boiling water
let stand in a room for a few min
utes and 1t will give a sweetness
and freshness to the atmosphere Of
the room.
A new generation OF house flies
come around about every 10 days
and each fly lays agreat many
eggs, so one fly early in the season
may produce bushels of them lat
err ON " allowed to live.
For cleaning try two ounces Of
aqua ammonia, one quart OF sof.
water, one teaspoonful OF saltpet.
or, one ounce OF good white SOAP
cut fine; dissolve the soap and
other ingredients in the water art
mix we'll. Apply to any grease OF
dirt and it will have to go.
A gasoline can only part full OF
one that has been recently empties
is the most dangerous. A pin
OF gasoline poured on the floor vii
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
A BANQUET

spread before you would do you
no good If you couldn't eat. What
good a food do a child when as
soon as it enters it's stomach it
is eaten by worms. THAT'S the
reason your baby is ailing, cross,
pasty faced and thin. Give it
Whites Cream Vermifuge. 1t will
expel the worms and act as a
tonic for the child. Sold by P. H.
Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
Slightly Colder Than Snow

When you see that kind OF a
weather forecast you know that
rheumatism weather is at hand.
Get ready for it by getting a bot
tie Of Billiards. Snow Liniment.
Finest thing made for rheumatism
ehilblains, frost bite, sore and stiff
joints and muscles, all aches and
pains. Csc, SOC and $500 a bottle.
Sold by p. H. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
The Callof IL. c Blood

for publication, finds voice In PIN
pies, boils, sallow competition, a
jaundiced look, moth patches and
blotches on the skin-all signs OF
liver trouble. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills make rich red blood
give clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine
complexion, health, Try them: Csc
at P. H. Franklin's. be
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
A Shaking Up

may all be very we'll so far as
the trusts are concerned, but not
when it comes to chills and fever
and malaria. Quit the quinine and
take a real cure-Ballard's Herbine
Contains no harmful drugs and is
as certain as taxes. II 1t doesn't
cure, you get you money back.
Sold by p. n. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28

Maddox Under Arrest

Boonville, Mo-, Oct. 1s-Geo Mad
dex was arrested at his home at
noon today by Sheriff Gault on a
charge of first degree murder for
the death of his wifewho was found
found dead in the barn about noon
September 30, with her throat cut.
News.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28
If You Have Amy Doubt

of the merit of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey one bottle will remove that
doubt and your cough at the same
time. Look for the bell on the
bottle. 1t is the genuine.
The Marshall republican., 1910-10-28

side the name of the bride and
groom with the date of the we'd
ding.-Record.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
Notice of Proposed Vac alton of Plat.

Notice is hereby given that the Owosso Land
Company, a Michigan corporation has filed a
petition In the Circuit Court for the County OF
Shiawassee and State OF Michigan asking said
Court to vacate that part OF the plat OF bush's
Addition TO the City OF OwOsso. Michigan, here
pieces or parcels Of land situate and beng In
the City OF OwOsso, County OF Shiawassee. and
state OF Michigan. and described ps follows.
to.wit: Lots Nine 1911, Ten IlCl and Eleven III
In block Four III of BuSh's Addition to the
Oity OF Owosso. Michigan, and also all OF the
East half OF the Southwest quarter u of
Section Twenty four ia Town Seven IN North
OF Range Two t2l East lying South OF the North
line OF Bush street, except Lots Three 81, Four
az. One IN Two ri, Fifteen isl and Sixteen
l16l In block Five; also excepting Lots One m,
Two 81. Fifteen rs and Sixteen [16l in block
eight 81 and also further excepting eleven:acres
described as commencing at the southeast cor.
ner OF said southwest quarter NJ OF Section
Twenty four t24l thence north along the quar-
ter line OF said Section, Forty.four a. rods
thence west parallel with the south line OF said
with the quarter line Forty-four l44l rods to
the Section line, thence east on said line
Forty I40 rods to the place OF beginning.
Application will be made to said Court upon
Saturday the Twelfth DAY OF March, A. d.
1910 at the opening OF Court upon said day or as
soon thereafter as council can be heard to va
cate the above described portion OF said plat.
Dated February9, A. ID. 1910.
The Owosso Land Company.
BY SETH Q. PULvER,
Its Attorney.
SETH g. PULVER,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Business Address, Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
Notice..
STATE OE MICHIGAN

STATE OF MICHIGAN
In the Circuit Court for the County Shiawas
see.
In the matter OF the petition to vacate part of
the plat Of A. l.. Williams Addition to the City
OF Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
To whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given that a petition was
filed with said Court on the sth day OF Febru.
airy, A. d., 1910. praying for an order OF this
Court vacating part OF the plat OF A. l.. vii
llams' Addition TO the City OF Owosso, which
plat was recorded in the office OF the Register
OF Deeds for Shtawassee County in Plat Book
at page ITO on the 18th day of March. A, D.
1889, being that part OF said plat described as
lying east OF Washington street and west of
Division street and south of the Grand Trunk
X, H. Co.'S right OF way and north of the Oak
Hill cemetery property, except lot 2 In block "a
lots B, o. g. o, and 10 In block 80, lot In block
81, being all OF blocks %, "a. 80 49, 81 35 So 81
20, Al, and AZ OF A. L. Williams' Addition to the
City OF Owosso, with the above exceptions
said petition being died by A. L. Williams, and
Mary Il. Williams as executrix and In her own
right, and Jay M. Terbush who will bring said pc
tition on to be heard before said Court and
apply for an order granting the prayer of said
petition and vacatfnR a part of said plat and
addition as above set forth on the 18TH day OF
March: A. D., 1910, a. the Court House In the
City OF Corunna In said county at 10 o'clock In
the forenoon OF said day at which time all OBJ
lections to the said petition, II any, will be
heard.
Dated this sth day OF February, A. d., 1910.
A. LEE WILLIAMS.
MARY e. WILLIAMS,
Executrix and
MARY X. WILLIAMS,
JAY M. TERBUsH.
PIiERPoNT.,
Attorneys for Petitioners, Owosso Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
Notice Of Meeting of Boards of Regis
tTation.

BY virtue OF res olution OF the Common
Council OF the City Of Owosso notice is hereby
given that the several Boards of Registration
will meet upon Saturday the twenty sixth day
of February, A. D., 1910, and will be in session
from eight O'Clock in the forenoon until eight
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day for the pur.
pose of completing the lists of the qualified
electors of said city prior to the special cleo
tion to be held March second A. D., 1910. Said
Boards OF Registration will meet at the follow.
ing places:
First Ward, Williams block on second floor.
Second Ward Owcsso Times Printing office.
Third Ward, City Hall.
Fourth Ward Fourth Ward voting booth.
Fifth Ward, Hose House number two
Women taxpayers having the qualifications
Of male electors will be registered at the time
and places above named.
Dated this stp Ill., Of February, A. d. 1910
ARTHUR II. DUMOND.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
Probate Order
State OF Michigan
County NJ Ghiawasseo

State OF Michigan
County OF Shiawassee
At session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held in the Probate office, In the CITY
Of Corunna, on the 3ist day OF January, A. d.
1910
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Abigail E.
Boice, deceased.
On fiji ng the petition OF Hattie A. Bird
praying for the probate OF the will OF said
deceased now filed in this Court
1t is Ordered, That the 28th day OF February
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for hearing said
petition.
And it is further Ordered, That copy OF
this order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. in THE Owosso
TIMES n newspaper printed and circulating in
said County of Shiawassee.
"a true copy MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY.
Register of Probate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
All of which is res pectfully submitted.
Dated January sist, 1910.
COMMONWEALTH POWER CO.,
BY w. A. FoorE.
President.

by w. a. rOOTE.
President
To the City Clerk of the City OF oxosso, Michi-
gan:
We herewith transmit to you for filing In
your office the following schedule OF rates. said
schedule being the one referred to In section
seven OF an ordinance submitted TO ths Com
nance 81 oIf bs cry enaIe Am
Company, corporation, its successors and
assigns, the right power and authority TO &C
qulre, construct, maintain and use electric
lines consisting Of towers, masts, poles, cross
arms, guys. braces. feeders, transmission
wires transformers and other electrical ap
pliances on. along and across the avenues,
streets, alleys, highways and other public
places In and through the City OF Owosso,
Michigan for The period OF thirty years"
LIGHTING RATE
list 81 hours monthly use of each X. w.
connected, l0c X. W. H.
Next sixty hours monthly use OF each X. w.
connected, &c h. w. ii.
All current used in excess, &c X. W. H.
Ten per cent discount for payment by the 18th
OF the month.
Minimum rate fifty cents per month.
POWER RATE
Less than 20 II. p. Connected
LIST 100 hour, monthly use of each ii. p. con-
nected, &c II. =. II.
nected, 2lc III. Z. H.
srd 100 hours monthly use OF each H. p. con.
nected, 214c Z. II.
All used over above, &c Fl. p. ii.
Ten per cent of for payment by the 18th Of
the month.
Minimum rate sl.O0 per month.
POWER RATE.
Over 20 Fl. p. Connected
LIST 100 hours monthly use Of each II. p. con-
nected, &c b. p. III.
End 100 hours monthly use of each FL. p con.
nected, lac II. p. H.
3rd 100 hours monthly use Of each II. p, con.
nected. nc ii. p. ii.
All used over above, lAc b. p. II.
Above prices net.
Minimum rate 90. 90 per month.
All bills to be paid by the 18th OF the month
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
COMMONWEALTH POWER COMPANY,
BY w. A. FooTE.
Pres ident.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25

To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
OF the City OF Owosso. Michigan.
Gentlemen:
We hereby submit to your honorable BODY
the following proposition relative to lighting
Jour streets, alleys and public grounds In the
manner and for the period hereinafter specified.
On the basis OF q five year contract:
Arc lights, all night. every night s65. 90
Arc lights, mid night, moonlight 5000
Tungsten fncandescent lamp.
All night, every night 1900
Mid night moonlight 1900
On the basis of a ten year contract,
Arc lights, oil night every night $500
Arc lights, midnight, moonlight $500
Tungsten incandescent lamps
Annight. every night 100
Midnight, moonlight 1900
The city may order additional street lights
to those now In service and we will erect the
same fromtime to time without extra charge
provided that the increased length of circuit
does not exceed one quarter mile for each arc
light and three hundred feet for each Tungsten
lamp.
Arc lamps shall be series alternating using
six and six tenths amperes OF current and ap
proxmately seventy volts at the arc.
Tungsten lamps shall be fifty watts
II at any time hereafter the City OF Owosso
and the Commonwealth Power Co., shall enter
INTO contract for public street lighting when
such contract may expire, IL the parties there
TO cannot agree upon the rates to be charged in
an extension OF said contract, the same may by
either party be submitted to the Michigan
Railway Commission to fix said rates, whose
decision shall be final.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25
AN ORDINANCE


Granting to the COMMONWEALTH POWER
COMPANY, o corporation, its successors and
assigns, the right, power and authority to
acquire, construct maintain and use electric
lines conslsting OF towers. masts, poles, cross
transformers and other electrical appliances
legs high ways and other public places in and
through the city OF Owosso. Michigan, for the
period OF thirty years.
THE CITY OF Owosso ORDAINs:
Section 1. That wherever the word grantee
appears In this ordinance IL Is hereby intended
PANY. q corporation. It's successors and assigns
Section 2. The right, power and authority
Is hereby grated and vested In the COMMON
WEALTH POWER COMPANY.its successors aud
assigns to acquire. construct maintain and
use electrical appliances consisting of towers.
masts, poles, cross arms, guys, bI aces, feeders,
transmission wires, transformers and other
electrical appliances on, along and across the
avenues, streets, alleys, highways, and other
public places In the city OF Owosso for the
period OF thirty years.
Section 3. No avenue, street, alley or other
public place used by said grantee shall be
INSTRUCTED longer than necessary during the
work of construction and shall be restored to
the same good condition as when said work
was commenced. On the default of said gran.
tee to make such restoration within a reason.
able stime. after notice to said grantee
said city by It's officers and agents may
cause the same to be DONE Said grantee
shall pay the expense OF such work and restora-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-25

KILPATRICK& PTiERPONT,t
Attorneys for Petitioners, Owosso, Mich.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
MAN WHO PURSUED REBEL
GUERILLA MORGAN DEAD
John crIspe, Who Served With Eighth
Michigan Cavalry, Passes Away
In Plainweli.

PL.AINWELL, Mich, July s.--John
Cdspe. for years one of the most
prominent men In Allegan county bus
iness and political circles, died Friday
after an illness OF several weeks. Mr..
Crispe was the hrst person To start
drug store in Plainwell, opening an
establishment In February, 1867, after
returning from the civil war. He was
the first man TO enroll from Otsego
township, when, as q lad, he was en-
ployed In the mills there, but was re-
jected on account OF his eyesight
Later be was admitted TO the Eighth
Michigan cavalry and was one of the
men who for SIS miles pursued the
famous rebel guerrilla, Morgan, travel
ing day and night. He participated
In the capture of the offender and
witnessed his disarming Besides this,
he served In o number of notable cam
paigns and was with those who took
part In Sherman's march 10 the sea.
He was made first sergeant OF his
company and was mustered out Sept.
%. 1865.
Mr.. Crispe cast Ills first vote for
Lincoln and continued TO remain n
stanch supporter OF the republican
party through his life He was sent
as delegate to county, district and
state conventions, and served in a
similar capacity at the national con-
vention In 1888 He was treasurer Of
Gun Plain township for five years
and in January, 1877. was appointed
postmaster, which Office he held 10
years. He was elected supervisor for
six consecutive terms and In 1899 was
appointed a member OF the board Of
control OF the Michigan School for the
Deaf at Flint by GUY. Hazen s. Pin
gree.
Mr.. Crispe was born In Sutton Va
lance. Kent county, England, June "a,
1889, and al the age OF IL years came
to this country
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
OSBORN IS GIVEN
ROUsING GREETING
Candidate For Nomination For Gov
ernOr Says He is Proud Of Oppo-
position of Warner Regime.

ELK RAPIDS, Mich, July 9.-Chase
S. Osborn, OF Sault Ste. Marie, can
didate for the SUPERNATURAL noulha'
ton for governor on the Republican
ticket, was given an enthusiastic re-
e ption In this district The trip from
Central 10 Bellaire was made IN
!aunch through the picturesque chaln
II lakes extending from Torch Lake
20 Traverse bay. A delegation from
old Mission brought band,
Speeches were made al Central
AXE. Bellaire and Alden before
teaching ELK Rapids. At Central Lake
large delegation OF boys from the
state Y. Nj. e. A. camp al loren was
az the station and greeted Mr.. Osborn
18th a series OF enthusiastic yeils.
The boys were accompanied by state
Secretary j. A. Van Dis, OF Kalama-
zoo.
Michigan Republican want some
thing more this TALL than coralai
handshake, a smile and apologies and
explanations" said Mr.. Osborn Al Al
den. He reiterated In terms so PLAIN
that there r. no chance for misunoer
standing, that Gov. Warner and every
appointee he controls In the state ID
out doing everything possible to bring
about his defeat at the September
Urinary to secure II possible the nom.
nation OF Mr.. Kelly. Il am proud
OF this opposition" continued Mr.. os-
born I'm his Alden speech. because IL
clearly defines the lines better than
had hoped they would be. l am
against the present state administrs-
ton and the present state admins
tration is against me and anyone who
desires a perpetuation of misrule In
our state affairs should not vote TOR
me-" continued Mr.. Osborn.
An Antrim county man well known
In state politics stated that the voters
OF this section are experiencing
moral awakening In political matters
and that Osborn is the man who has
aroused the public conscience to the
need for better government by better
men at Lansing.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
FLEE
FROM FIRES
Flames Rout 80 Families at Portage
Lake and Sweep on Towards
Grayling.

CRAWLING, Mich, July 9.-Portage
Lake summer resorters and residents
OF this town are praying that the
rain which extinguished forest hres
In the copper country Will visit THIS
section. Forest fires are raging In
Crawford and Roscommon counties. A
fire driven by a high wind routed 50
families summering at Portage Lake
and is sweeping on towards this
town. The cottages and tents were
destroyed but the resorters saved
their personal belongings.
All mills in this vicinity have been
closed and the employees with every
other available man are ighting the
fires. Unless they can check the
names today residents fear part OF
this town will be burned. Many are
prepared to flee.
Fires are reported at Cedar River
where a schoolhouse and the John
Westman farmhouse were burned. The
timber loss Is heavy.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-09
EXPLOSION HURLs MAN

FLINT, Mich. July s.--The dry.
cleaning establishment Of George y.
Co'harin was damaged TO the extent
Of 5000 yesterday afternoon, and Dace
Wetherell. an emplOye OF the place,
was blown through a door when a
gasoline explosion occurred. WetheTelt
was engaged in cleaning several pairs
OF trousers and had sprinkled the gar.
ments with gasoline. He accidentally
stepped on match, which ignited,
setting fire 10 the vapor. He was not
severely nTTt, The fire department ex.
tlnguished the flames in the interior
OF the building