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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
Appointed to Congress.

J. W. Stewart of Highbank has
has received his commission from
Gov. O. B. Colxuitt as a member
of the Conservation Congress TO
meet in Kansas City, Mo-, Sept.
25'27. Mr.. Stewart is proud of
the honor and says Gov. Colquitt
showed good judgment in making
the appointment. --Ex.
Mr.. Stewart mentioned above is q
Erdthhr OF our fellow towns 4 Mr.. Reu
Il, HtEfHtkl and wHr fufhasrly a Fit,eer
Hn%ahhk' Srsidtaw sIkss ~NhnnA-lrs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
Death Of a Worthy Colored Woman.

Betsey wife of Eugene Kinds, (colored>
was buried at IL o'clock Tuesday of last
week.
She was a devout christian, and one
OF the best mothers ~exerting al fine in
fiuence by her example as well as pre-
cepts. She never had an unkind Thought
OF any one, and vas always among the
hrst to administer to the sick of her
race.
,Betsey was loved by the white people
who knew her, the family among whom
she grew up attested their esteem by
attending her burial.
She was called upon to suffer many
wesAs; out received every attention
that affection could bestow.
She leates a large family who like
theft heyoled motheT aspirs 10 vain IN
Hskbl.a Ftlsia,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
Court at Columbus

The Circuit court term at Co.
lumbus has attracted much atten-
ton by its act in fning the cotton
oil mill companies for adulterat-
ion of their products, and still
more by putting a stop to the sale
or distribution, of intoxicating
liquors at social clubs. Judge
Carroll and District Attorney
Brooks in a quiet and un-specta-
cular way have done a great deal
toward the real enforcement of
the law in this district.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
JOHN q. BINION'S DEATH.

The people of the entire county were
shocked and grieved Wednesday morn.
ing to learn of the sudden death of Mr..
John Binion, long one of the most prom.
inent and influential men in Noxubee.
He was out riding in his automobile,
Mr.. win Oliver on the seat beside him
and Mrs. Binion and her sister in the
tonnclu. when suddenly he fell for
ward over the steering wheel, and the
machine ran out of the road. In a few
minutes the automobile was stopped,
and it was found that Mr.. Binion was
dead. Death must have been instanta-
eous. lie had for some time been
subject to heart disease and that was
the cause of his death. He was buried
Thursday, amid a large c%oncourse of
friends from Noxubee, Lowndes and
Clay counties in Mississippi, and Pick
ems and Sumter counties, Alabama, at
Hebron church on the borders of the
two states.
Mr.. John Baptist Binion was born in
Pickens county, Alabama. in January.
1856. the youngest son of Mr.. Martin
Binion and his wife. Fannie Baptist,
In 1879 he was happily married to Miss
Sallie Boykin and their reciprocal love
and affection was an inspiration to all
who knew them id their home life. He
is survived by his widow and enc son,
Mr.. William Binioli. He was a men,
Der of the Methodist church
Born shortly before the troublesome
days of war and early left an orphan,
Mr.. Binion was denied the advantages
of early education. Yet such was his
force of mind and character that few
in the county were his equal in in
tiuence. His mind was singularly clear
and acute; he was convincing in argu-
ment and influential in council. In his
dealings with his fellow man he was
thoroughly fair and honest and courage
He bore a prominent part in re-
construction days in retrieving the
county from radical rule. He always
OOH a prominent part in the politics of
The county but never sought office for
self, except he served one term as SUI
pervisor.
AS a farmer and business man he
exceptionally capable and success
and starting with nothing, and
hat too at a time when labor and agri-
cultural conditions here were in a state
chaos, he leaves a handsome estate,
Mr.. Binion had some p~remopition of
manner of his death. Only a few
lays ago, in speaking of the sudden
ieath OF a friend and neighbor he re-
Marked that he too would pass away in
hat manner and at any time. He was
true and loyal friend, Il patriotic cit,-
zen. a loving and unselfsh husband and
.ather. He came to Noxubee county in
lis boyhood and has been an important
actor IN the county's history and up
'rowth. and the county will miss his
ervices and his influence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
Notice Contractors.

Sealed bids are invited on the Is.
Monday in November 1911 for the Paint
ing of the Noxubee County Court House
according to plans and specifications
now on file in the Chancery Clerk ) Of
flee. A certified check of 5 per cent Of
the amount of the bid must accompany
the bid. The successful bidder to give
bond in the penalty of the bid. The
board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of Board of SuAe,visors.
john A. TYSON, Clerk.
BY w. o. BARNES, ,JR., d. C.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22

Gerry Clerks office, the successful bidde,
70 give bond in the penalty of b;d
nrloge to be completed on or 6y Dece eru.
per 4th 1911. The Board rpseryes ,Lr
right to reject any or all bids. Inc
ny q VI the Board of Supervisors
By W. o. BARNES s'J Js' T \ <
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22

No Visa Eoi@i In the Chauc. rv CONT.
Arsbie c,er Oh of Noxutee COUNTY noart
- Missi $ Poi
Letters oil administration on 5 II a.,.
to the On u6 66% yin ;nu day Of Ss,pten Der. isii having
Clerk of said C 1sn1d BY John A Tyson c Sbaansed
All persons having claims aa.;.
h y ssia TO have same probated an sad estate
0s 4 ' fsile 9lsr toT H dss one year from t this rsss sts
@lhim viii iUne ysar to probate and see;.
Fhs 9th ds$ Of sert., iii,
slk \. UkisdE,
S'rf. Or ssM ksists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22
Notice Contractors.

Sealed bids are invitedon the LIST Mon.
day of November 1911, for the construc-
ton of 8 bridge over jim Creek. on the
AcnlFf road, hcepfd.qg IL hiatia. and
-fI1f'rafleas haB el s.s !" tNs rnrrs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-22

Ter. 6t twelve hens and pullets, and
tyu. foustere. pure bred Silser-laced
MSShdcttsH FOR sAls cheap Il taken ~
Wtel y. v. res'nsfrtaai
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Improved Methodof Breeding
p5&n Needed. eA2o
BY Professor R. S. Shaw of M. A. C.
TITS NOT our purpose TO enter upon

TT is NOT our purpose 70 enter upon
a discussion of the theoretical
problems relating to animal breed
ing, for the laws governing reproduc-
tion are more or less intricate and OBJ
scure and sometimes apparently vari-
able in their action. We prefer, at
this time, to discuss some practices of
animal breeding and a few of the
abuses of these which have resulted
in deterioration of the common stocks.
The physiological laws governing re-
production cannot be violated without
loss, and the same Is true Of common
practices based on these laws. Though
the breeder may not be conversant
with the laws Of breeding, this does
not excuse him in the violation of
practices proven to be correct by the
experience of others.
1t is our judgment that one of the
greatest problems confronting the
farmer of Michigan today is the need
OF Improvement among livestock in
general, and more particularly cattle.
We have but few pure-bred cattle in
the state; about SO per cent of the to-
tai number are cross-bred grades and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Save the Corn Crop.

The losses ACQUIRING annually in con.
nection with the handling of the corn
crop are most appalling. A drive
through the country in early spring
reveals, many fields or portions of
fields of corn, some husked and other
unhusked. The shocks have been
frozen in the soil so that removal
during the winter meant much loss,
or in other cases they have fallen
over and become so badly decompo Cd
as to be unfit for feed. Just before
the ground freezes up the corn can
be stacked near the barns, where Il
may be husked later, or fed in the
bundle form. II the corn contains
much moisture, stack in very sma
round stacks. Better still, put the
corn in silo.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

scrubs. The following figures have
been secured from the Michigan state
census of 1904, viz:
Total cattle in Michigan, 1904. L.
744,51O; value, s36,574,S77: average
value, $2O.S5.
Dairy cows two years and over, 1904,
74s,6S5; value, s23,351,72s; average
value, $31.27.
Cattle in Michigan registered or ELI
gible for registration, 1901, 1890
head: value, $1,117,111; average value,
$500.
y The pure-bred cattle OF the state
comprise but LA per cent OF the total
number. They are worth little over
2 2-3 times as much per head as the
common stocks. At this rate of valu
alton, II the pure-breds were increased
from / to 10 per cent, the total valua-
ton of cattle for the state would be in.
creased over 100000.
Causes Of Lack Of Quality In Cattle.
In the first place there has been too
little continuity of purpose in animal
breeding, or in other words, frequent
changes have been made from
one line Of breeding to another; for in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
HAVE you TRIED PAXTINE
The Great Toilet GerRlclde2

You don't have to pay soc or s1.0o
pint for historian antiseptics or per-
oxide. You can make 16 pints Of a moro
cleansing, germicidal, healing and deodor-
izing antiseptic solution with one 25c
box OF Paxtine,-a soluble antiseptic
powder, obtainable at any drug store.
Paxtine destroys germs that cause
disease, decay and odors,-that is why 1t
is the best mouth wash and gargle, and
why 1t purifles the breath, cleanses and
preserves the teeth better than ordinary
dentifrices, and in sponge bathing 1t COM
pletely eradicates perspiraton and other
disagreeable body odors. Every dainty
woman appreciates this and its many
other toilet and hygienic uses
.Paxtine is splendid for sore throat.
infiamed eyes and to purify mouth and
breath after smoking. You can get Pax
tine Toilet Antiseptic at any drug store,
price 25c and soc, or by mail postpaid
from The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston,
Mass, who will send you free sample
II you would like to try 1t before buying.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

stance, man starts out to breed beef
cattle. and as long as money is made
Another and most prolific cause of the
presence of so many inferior cattle is
found in the general use OF the grade
and scrub sire. We direct attention
again to the fact that there are but
1890 pure-bred cattle in this state.
The census report from which these
hgures were secured shows that at the
same time there were 27,SOO bulls in
the state. If all males were saved and
easily he continues in that line of pro.
duction. AS soon, however, as a de-
preston in beef markets comes, he
switches to dairying, still retaining the
same females he used in the beef herd,
but changing to dairy sire. For vari-
Gus other reasons also sudden changes
are made from one type of breed to
another, until the blood Of the different
breeds of both beef and dairy cattle
has been badly intermixed, resulting in
very inferior class of animals.
grown to maturity and retained to the
same age as the females, not more than
so per cent of the entire number of
pure-bred cattle would be bulls. This
would place the maximum number OF
pure-bred cattle at less than 10000
head, or little more than one-third the
the number of pedigreed bulls cannot
possibly be this large even, as males
are generally sent to the block at three
or four years of age, while breeding
females are frequently kept to about
three times this age 1t is almost GER
tain that there is even less than 5000
or 5000 bulls in use in this state that
are registered or eligible for re2istra-
ton. This must mean that we have
over 10000 bulls in Michigan derived
from cross-bred, grade and scrub
classes, which accounts in large meas
ure for the great numbers of common
or inferior stocks. The use of the
pure-bred sire cannot be advocated too
strongly, because of the fact that 1t
possesses greater prepotency than the
grade, improvement through his use Is
much quicker and much more marked
ly manifest. The question of livestock
improvement would not be hard to
solve If people in general could be i'm
pressed with the desirability Of using
pure-bred sires, but this would be ex-
tremely difficult to accomplish. In
studying these figures somewhat care
fully. we must conclude that II every
one desired to use pure-bred sires at
once it would be impossible for them
to do so because of the fact that there
would not be sufficient animals to sup
ply the demand. II 1t our Judgment
that the usefulness Of the few pure
bred sires in existence can be greatly
extended and that for the time being
il will be necessary to use more or less
grade sires, but use only the best Of
these, replacing with pure-bred ones
as quickly as possible.
1t Is my Judgment that the fewer
breeds of cattle that are produced In
4 given district the better The larger
the number of breeds the greater the
tendency to mix the blood of these.
Livestock improvement cannot take
place rapidly until the people in gen.
eral awaken to the realization of the
deplorable conditions which now pre-
vail and cease mixing the blood of the
various breeds and using grade and
scrub sires.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Burdock Blood Bitters Is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes. promotes flow of digestive
juice, purifies the blood, builds you up.
A sleighload of young people from
near Owosso took advantage of the ex.
cellent sleighing Saturday evening to
drive to Chesaning. They were enter
tanned at the home of the Misses Ische
and Ingalls, until late hour. Games
and socialaime assisted in passing a
pleasant evening. Supper was served
from the big box Of provisions brought
by the guests Among the load was
Mrs. Gus Wildermuth, Levi Sch autz
and Len Wright, of Saskatchewan, Can
ada -Chesaning News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
To Organize Grange In p rry.

Earl Stone of Durand, was in town
the first of the week for the purpose of
organizing u grange in Perry. Mr..
81 one informed us that enough farmers
and townspeople had interested them
selves here to ensure the starting of the
new order. All farmers and residents
of Perry who are interested whether
they signed the petition which was cir
culated the first of the week or not, are
invited to be present at a public meet
ing which will be held in the Macca bee
hall Saturday evening of this week.
Perry Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Wintering Farm Work Horses.
REGISTERED pERcHERoN MARES w1NrEREp ON CHEAP

REGISTERED PERCHERON MARE
Michigan experiment station bulle-
tin No. 254 contains preliminary re-
mort on wintering farm work horses.
This Important economic problem has
not been given the attention 1t de-
serves. Oats and timothy hay are ex-
peusive feeds for the idle work horse;
on the other hand, horses wintered
over in the barnyard on straw and
cornstalks only are not In condition
IN endure the severe farm labor upon
the sudden opening up OF work In the
spring. This bulletin suggests the
use of a variety of cheap substitute
feeds. The following report is based
IN experiments covering ten weeks.
Six farm work horses were used In
each lot. The six of lot No. averaged
.o54 pounds at the beginning OF the
eYperiment, and during the ten weeks
thew consumed an average or IL
mounds of oats and 20.4 pounds of tim
osbv bav at an average daily cost of
1e4 cents. Lot No. 2, consisting OF
six farm work horses with an average
weight of 1921 pounds, consumed on
an average daily SO pounds corn stow
err 4.s pounds Of oat straw, Sd pounds
~ mixed feed, at a cost OF 1873 cents
per head daily. In ten weeks the
horses of Lot No. worked forty.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
ARTHUR H. DuMoND,
City Clerk.

An accident occurred yesterday to
Ann Arbor snowplow No. 8. In buck
ing heavy bank of snow the top Of
the plow which serves to throw the
snow to either side. was literally lifted
from its strong timbers The snowplow
will be sent to the Owosso shops for re-
pairs This is the most serious acct.
dent which has occurred to the snow
plow, the oldest In this section of the
state, since it was purchased from an
eastern road. No one was injured and
the injury to the plow will not cripple
it.-Cadillac News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Reports From Special Com.
mitte00.


mitte00.
Aid. Washburn reported that the special
committee on telephone franchise Is not ready
to report and recommended that the commit
tee be authorized to go to other cities TO get
Information. On motion Of Aid. Brown the
clerk was instructed TO draw an order in favor
OF the chairman of the committee for o25 after
the Union Telephone Comnany deposits the
$40 franchise fee, which motion prevailed ayes
Mcdonald, Reineke. Wren, Clark, Brown,
Conant, Wsshburn, Chavey, nays BRANDED.
REPORTS From Standing Com.
mitt9eS.
Aid. Washburn presented the following re-
port which was on motion adopted. ayes Nc
Donald, Reineke, Wren. Clark, Brown, Bran.
del, Conant, Washburn. Chavey, nays none:
Council Room, City of Owosso.
January l6, 1911.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
Your committee to whom were referred the
several clsims and accounts would respect
fully report favorably on the following and ask
the unanimous consent Of this council that said
claims be allowed and the City Clerk instruct
ed to draw orders for the same.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Attest:
ARTHUR Il. DUMoND,
City Clerk.

Aid. Brown moved that the ordinance do now
pass which did not prevail, ayes Mcdonald.
Brown, BRANDED, Conant. Cnavey, nays Rein
eke Wren, Clark, Washburn.
AID. Conant moved that the committee on
public buildings and grounds be authorized to
buy oak plank for the floor Of fire department
quarters, which prevailed, ayes 9, nays0.
Aid. Washburn called attention to the de-
STABILITY of acelylene lanterns on fire depart
ment vehicles. Referred to fire department
Aid. Washburn moved that the vote on dog
ordinance be reconsidered. which prevailed,
ayes ., nays O.
Aid. BRANDED moved that the ordinance do
now pass. which prevailed, ayes Mcdonald.
Reineke, Clark, Brown, BRANDED, Conant,
Washburn, Chayey. nays Wren.
Aid. Washburn requested the city attorney
to prepare ordinance regarding the distribu-
tion OF dodgers and medicine samples
On motion Council adjourned for two weeks
WALLACE d. BURKE,
Mayor.
ARTHUR n. DuMoND.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

seven days, those OF Lot No. 2, ALB
days. The former lost eleven pounds
and the latter gained fourteen pounds.
During the ten weeks the saving for
Lot No. 2, fed the cheap ration at
average market prices for feed, was
$75.17, or at the actual current mar
ket prices of the year, 1t was $124.29.
r. s. SHAW.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

II have been somewhat costive, bu3
Doan'sRegulets gave me the results de-
sired. They act mildly and regulate
the bowels perfectly, Geo B Krause,
3O6 Walnut Ave-, Altoona, Pa.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
miscellaneous Questions.

How many assessments have been made dur
ing tue year, Answer, two
When was last assessment ordered? Answer
Sept 10th.
Total liabilities OF Company at that time?
Answer, about 1880
What is the amount OF all the assessments
during the year? Answer, t28280.le.
What is the rate per cent OF such assessments
on the amount OF insurance in iorceY Answer
.O04 per cent.
What Is the rate per cent OF such assessments
on the premium or deposit notes! Answer, we
take none.
What amount OF losses or expenses are al
lowed to accumulate before an assessment is
orderedY Answer, no certain amount
Does the Company in making assessments
actual losses ACQUIRED, II so, how much? Ans
wer, what is thought to be necessary to pay the
losses nd expenses for the ensuing year.
What is the aggregate valuation OF real pro-
perty insured BY the Company? Answer, can
not say
What proportion of damage or actual loss
sustained on real property does the Company
pai? Answer, two-thirds.
What is the aggregate valuation of personal
property insured by the Company? Answer,
cannot say.
What proportion Of damage or actual loss
sustained on personal property does the Com
pauy pay? Answer, full amount II insured for
that amount
Are oil risks examined before written? Ans
wer, Yes. BY whom Answer, by town agents
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

Any skin itching is a temper tester
The more You scratch the worse 1.
itches. Doan's Ointment cures pilest
eczema-any skin itching. At all drug,
store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
HAZ ELTON

Daniel Gross, tenant house, cause
defective chimney. ..................
Wilbur johnson, stack of hay by fire
John Il. fowler, five sheep by light
ming ......... ....... ......... -,
M. p. Ransom. hog by lightning .......
X. w. Bailey, stack OF wheat by light
nlng............ .............
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Total :
Schedule b.
Recapitulation of Losses b,
Townships.
ANTRIM

ANTRIM
G. e. Godfrey, dwelling house by fire
II. M. Euler, barn and contents, farm
tools, stacks OF clover seed. by fire
Wilder Main, damage to barn by light
ming ..... .........."...........
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SBIAwAssEE.

E. J. Cook, president, and Frank H. Rush
secretary, Of said Company, do, and each for
himself, depose and say they have read the
foregoing statement and know the contents
thereof, and they have good reason to believe
and do believe said sta tement to be true.
e. ]. COOK, President.
FRANK H. RUSH, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day
of January, nineteen hundred and eleven.
f. II. SIDNEY,
Notary Public.
MY commission expires Jan. 8, 1911.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
Expenditures

Losses actually paid during year 1893
or which S2i53 81 occurred in pre-
vious year.
Officers salaries lSched. Al .......- z!
All other expenses (-ched. b.. 23s
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
BENNINGTON

Edwin Shelp, damage to house and
contents by lire. .....................
Mrs. Cath. McCaughna, Est, damage
to barn by lightning ...........
John Roberts, tenant house by fire
w. T.. q Blanche Onyon, household
goods and farm tools by fire. .....
Seward Chaffee, barn and tool house
and contents by lightning .........
Mrs. Judson Fuller, damage TO house
by lightning ...............
Henry Lahring, damage to house by
lightning .........................
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
MIDDLEBURY
NEW HAVEN

Mrs. Carrie Lu Bowlby, damage to
household goods, caused by lamp
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
CALEDONIA
FAIRFIELD

T.. & II. b. Peters, damage to house
and contents by fire ............
Eugene Pierce damage TO house by
ngntnlng ............ ..............
Frank Allen, damage to household
goods by fire ......... ......-...........
Harlum s. Lewis, damage to house
and contents by fire. ..............
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20
s544s4 %

Respectfully submitted
THOMAS M. WILEY,
City Treasurer
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

Geo. NJ Avery and wife, household
goods and farm tools by fire.. =.
Mrs. Ellen Steele, barn and contents
by lire, cause unknown ......
Jas, j. Jordan, damage to house by
urt -......,....
De ia Carrulhers, damage to house
hold goods, cause overturned
lamp. ..........................
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-20

owoSso
" by fire '. s''.e~ - 49, .... ss5 90
w. G. Brandenburg, damage to house
Geo Mckenzie, damage TO house by
lightning. ...........,., ......... W
As'os
Cañon City record., 1911-10-19
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