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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
Clam ChOWder

One-half pound salt pork, cut in
dice. one-half an onion minced fine
fry them together, strain off the grease
and put in one and half gallons OF
stock; let it boil, add six large pota
toes, cut in slices or dice, add three
dozen clans cut up; when potatoes
are quite soft add one quart of boil.
ing milk, one-half pound good butter
season with salt and pepper; If not
thick enough dissolve two tablespoon
fuls of corn starch, and thicken the
soup with 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
This Will Interest Mothers

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children relieve Feverishness, Head
ache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders,
move and regulate the bowels and de-
stroy worms. They break up Colds in
"a hours Used by mothers for % years.
All druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. AID.
dress, A. s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07

empty nests around for her to get into
by mistake. Lastly. treat Biddy well.
Handle her gently, keep her free
from lice. furnish sunny dust bath
for her to roll in, feed her lots of
whole corn. hanked with sharp grit
and pure water. and she will have an
undisturbed digestion.
Under such conditions incubation is
no strain. but rest cure.
1t assures big hatch Of dandy
chicks and mother in fine fettle to
raise them to a splendid maturity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
With a &c"

Gentlemen" said the lawyer for the
defense in closing his eloquent and
impassioned speech. "all demand for
my client at your hands is Justice
justice with large Gp'
The principal of the district school
was on the jury. and the verdict was
guilty-with a large G.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
Out TO Be In.

Never be in your place of business
when person wants to borrow money
of you. because If you are in you will
be out. but If you are out you will be
in.-London Answers
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinnerI
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. 25c at any drug store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07

Don'tthink tn at piles can't be cured,
Thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doans Ointment. so cents at
any drug store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07

The grand essentials Of happiness
are something to do. something to love
and something to hope for.-Chalmers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
INTO NEW QUARTERS

The Detroit Business University has
moved into Its new building at 61-6Q
Grand River Ave., west spring term
from March 1st. Enter any time. Wrlts
for handsome catalogue Address 4.
r. Shaw, Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07
10 quickly absorbed.
Gives Raliof M Anra

Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-04-07

Don't have too broad a roost slat.
Crooked toes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
VAST HERDS OF TURTLES

Concerning the great turtles of the
southwest Indian ocean a traveller
says: 1.-THE chelonian, or green turtle
(Chelona mydas), is an animal OF con-
siderable economic, importance to the
atoll, fof It still occurs in the vast
hordes which are SO often described by
early voyagers in the. tropics. There
appear to be two distinct groups-one
resident and small in numbers, the 9TH
er migratory and visiting the atoll to
breed In numbeys impossible to es-
innate.
The latter arrives in December. and
rom then ia April the sea seems alive
with turtles. The females seek the
small sand beaches and then ascend
them with the rising tide. pushing
themselves laboriously above high tide
roark. Holes are then dug in the sand
by means of the fore fippers un-
Ill satisfactory one is obtained
and the eggs, 200 in. number, are bur
led. the turtle returns to sea imme-
iiately.
after 40 days the eggs hatch. al
most simultaneously, and the young
turtles dig their way up out Of the
sand and go down to the sea in a long
procession, in the course Of which
they offer an easy prey to their en-
emies. the frigate birds and herons.
Once in the sea sharks and other large
fish eat them, and only ten per cent.
reach maturity"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
SUED FOR STEALING CORPSE

strange case occurred at Johns
town, Pa, recently, as a result of a
dispute between two undertakers con-
corning the burial of the body OF John
Vorchik. One of the undertakers,
John Gaydos. and half dozen friends
entered the room in which Stephen
Brady, the rival funeral manager, had
laid out the body in casket, and
knelt about it as if in prayer When
they arose they grabbed the caskst
and carried out the corpse before the
dumfounded mourners could inter
fere. The Gaydos brigade calmly car
ried the casket TO the Gaydos estab-
iishment. transferred the body to an
other caslSet and sent the empty. one
to the Brady place. Relatives OF. Vor-
chik then went before a magistrate
and sued Gaydos for larceny of the
dead man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
WHEN HIS LEG EXPLODED

With a report that was heard for
some distance, the right leg OF Henry
Nixon, farmer, of Blanchard, Ia,
went into scores of fiery pieces and
disappeared in cloud of smoke. Nix
on did not sustain any serious in
juries, but he was given a scare that
threatened to bring on nervous pros
tration. The explosion occurred dur
ing the recent hot spell aud was
caused, Nixon asserts. by the rays of
the sun shining down upon the mem
Der. Nixon is farmer and is the
possessor of one natural leg and one
artificial one, the latter being fasten-
ed to the stump just above the
knee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
cows STRANGE DIET

A small farmer il Manila, County
Mayo, who deals in aged cows,
bought one which became unwell
and died two weefzs later, says an
Irish paper. A local ,EiisekHale Evperform
ed i ff6rtsm, examination, and
found; insi esas heather clasp purse con-
tanning four sovereigns, one half-soy-
eign. a half-crown, threepence in
coppers, and railway ticket to Bull
lingar; also brass door knob, three
breech-loading cartridges, and guam
tfty of black glass. something similar
to porter bottles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
BIRDS ROB Ohio FARMERS

d.
Margaretta township (Ohio) farm
ers We're out with guns for a pair Of
thieving blackbirds the other day.
Fred Blair saw one of the two leav-
ing his dwelling through a window
with his razor in its mouth The,
birds. it seems, inhabit big elm
tree in field near the outskirts of
the village. of Teemes..< A search re-
covered plumber in crotch several
feet above. the ground. There were
numerous spools of. thread. several
thimbles, pins. needles, hatpins, small
articles of wearing apparel, collar
buttons, pair of scissors and two
case knives. The blackbirds saw the
posse of farmers coming and by. dodg-
ing buckshot. managed to make their
escape. They are now believed to
have established, a. new fence,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

Well! I'll bet you the scoundrel
The General tore the offending ring
from his finger and threw 1t away. 1t
rolled directly to the Count, who
grasped it fervently and whispered to
Harry:
For diss forgif him all der rest!"
Harry kicked him. as gentle sig
nal for silence.
Il suppose" the General accused
her, you are back here looking for
him, eh?"
Lucy opened the door and looked
out, evidently wondering where Harry
would be waiting for her on the lawn
bench. Seeing the General and Daphne
she drew back, but she heard his ques-
ton about the hat, and Daphnes an
swer.
NO." Daphne said, Il brought this
hat for Harry Swifton.
Lucy silently came down the steps
and stood in the shadows.
"What?" the General asked rs
he getting up a hat trust? He must
think lot of that little fiancee of
his
oh Daphne explained carelessly,
"it isn't for her. He told me it was
for another woman"
Daphne passed the General, first
picking up the hat box, and tripped
UP the steps and through the open
doorway. The General walked away,
shaking with laughter and chuckling:
Harry is up to his old tricks"
Harry, from his place of conceal
ment, was about to rush forth and
speak to Lucy, but this time the
Count restrained him. Lucy stood and
sighed:
"Oh. Harry!"
Primmer appeared. still Juggling his
hat box. He almost fell down the
steps, at seeing Lucy alone at last.
my time has arrived" he said, &C.
statically. my poor. poor Lucy! I
have tried SO hard to see you alone.
Herel Let me present you this slight
token of my affection-this hat Wear
it for my sakel"
He was surprised by the eagerness
with which Lucy seized the box from
his hands.
"a hat! Yes," she exclaimed. give
it to me. Yes, l will wear it,"
Primmer was about to burst forth
into rapturous words, when she said:
Nay! Do not speak to me! Leave
me, l begl" and rushed into the house.
Primmer followed her in, bewilder-
ment holding him dumb for once.
Daphne came cut of the door. say
ing:
Well! They're all going crazy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
j - El
OUOFTh EC)RpINAQ
j In
PREDICTS HIS OWN DEATH

Lennon Freeman, aged so, OF
Stahlstown, Pa, who died recently.
predicted almost to a minute the hour
of his death. He was visited on
Monday by his friend, James Thomp-
son, wealthy retired farmer. Free
man was suffering slightly from the
heat, and he astounded Thompson by
directing him to witness his brief
will, which he made in the presence
of Thompson. Then he said:
"Old friend, we have had good
times together. My end is coming.
At II o'clock Thursday night | shall
be dead. Tomorrow morning you go
to Elmer Miller, the undertaken No
tify him / shall be dead that evening.
Tell him also to see me in the morn
ing for orders as to my casket and
interment I want only the best"
Thompson, skeptical as to the predic-
ton, did as he was ordered, and the
undertaken received his Instructions
On the Thursday evening a feT- min
utes before II O'CLOCK Freeman died
from heart failure.
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SYNOPSIS.

Harry Swifton is expecting visit from
his fiancee, Lucy Medders, Quakeress
whom he met in the country. Ills auto
crashes into another machine containing
a beautiful woman and a German count.
The woman's hat is ruined and Harry
escapes. His sister, Carolne, arrives az
his home to play hostess. Socrates Erlm-
mer, cousin of Lucy's. arrives with
nv is trailed to his home by the Count
and Mrs. Gen. Blazes, who demands her
hat, a duplicate of which she says mas
been delivered at Harrys house. She is
in great fear lest her husband hear of
her escapade Lucy Medders and her
father arrive and the count is hidden in
one room and Mrs. Blazes in another.
Harry is forced to do some fancy lying to
keep Lucy from discovering the presence
of the woman. The milliner Daphne DAT
hngton, who proves to be an old flame OF
Harry's, arrives to trace the missing uu-
phcate hat and more complications en-
sue. Daphne is hustled into the room oc-
cupied by the Count. The latter, with
whom Daphne had flirted at one time.
demands the return of a ring he mad
given her on that occasion. She tells him
that she gave the ring to General Blazes.
AS the Count had also given Mrs Blazes
a duplicate of the ring he becomes some
what excited. Daphne leaves the room
and seeks refuge in the one occupied by
Mrs. Blazes. Mr. Medder discovers the
Count, who is introduced as Harrys Ger
man tutor. General Blazes arrives and
accuses Harry of concealing his wife.
Daphne steps out and the general IS
dumfounded. Lucy gives way to tears
The Count takes the blame for the whole
affair upon himself, but the verdict is re
served until Harry can vindcate himself.
General BlazeS admits to Harry that he
has flirted with Daphne. and Mrs Blazes
overhears the talk. Mrs. Blazes attempts
to escape with the AID of the Count and
the latter is mistaken for burglar. The
duplicate hat arrives and Harry soIves
that mess
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

thing. You know how I accidentally
ran over her hat this morning. You
know that you, yourself, sent to this
house duplicate of that hat, and
that | never met the woman before In
my life. And you came here to see
her and that was how you happened
to be in that room with her. And you
know that everything / have done,
and all the lies l have told. and all
the suspicious ] have endured, have
been because of my honest effort to
protect her good NAME"
"Still, appearances are against you.
Daphne argued.
Lucy smiled with joy, however.
Amos Medders strolled out and saw
Lucy.
Daughter" he said, "art thou not
afraid of catching cold?"
Harry and Daphne turned, almost
guiltily.
why, bless my SOUL" Harry said.
Il didn't see you folks come out"
81 just come" Lucy told him. "And
what art thee getting, Harry?"
Hes buying a hat" Daphne said.
What? Another hat?" Medders
asked.
oh er-yes, certainly" Harry re
piled.
"And for Lucy?"
eff you will let me give 1t to her;
sir"
What? Two? Why, Harry, my
boy, thee art extravagant."
"Two?" Lucy asked.
Il wanted you to have your choice,
Lucy" Harry said.
Daphne maliciously opened tho box
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

here can't find any one who will
listen to me at ALL
Harry came from his hiding place
and said:
Did you want to see me ?''
yes. Here's your hat. Now, let's
have our supper, Harry"
sIt's no use, Daphne" he told her.
81 can't accept your kind invitation.
You're a couple of years late with it.
I'll pay you any price for the hat,
but"
Daphne came down to him and
looked at him with amazement.
You don't mean that, Harry, do
your" she said. Why, don't talk
about the cost of the hat. It's the
dinner want
Lucy again came to the door. She
wanted to find Carolyn and tell her
that she was going home. Now she
saw Harry and the milliner. Daphne
refused to be convinced by Harry's
shaking of his head, and said:
ITO think of you treating me like
that! After all I've done for you"
Eyes, Miss Daphington, | know
Harry replied, soberly.
ooh, Harry! How can you be so
cold and cruel?" Daphne asked.
"No," Harry said, decisively. That's
all off the slate now. I'm engaged to
be married to the dearest little girl
in the world, and all this fiufing bust
ness is out for good"
'Ts that so?" Daphne whipped out,
angrily. Suppose she. knew about
that other woman who is hiding in
your room!"
Lucy gasped. and clutched her
hands together.
For heavens sake. don't talk SO
loudi" Harry begged.
"Of course General Blazes is good
friend of yours" Daphne sneered
but he might not relish it to hear
that his wife,
'Stop right there!" Harry ordered
Don't pretend that you don't know
am perfectly innocent in this whole
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
WHALES IN A QUARREL

A remarkable incident took place
recently on the coast of Perkins Is
lands North Tasmania) no fewer
than 81 monster whales having been
stranded there. The whales, among
which there was only one cow, quar-
relied, and i'll chasing the female en-
tered the shadows. All attempted
to jump backward into deep water,
only to fail in every effort. As the
tide receded the huge animals were
left floundering on the sands, in
which they half buried themselves in
their struggles. Unable to help them
selves, they persisted in short time.
A number of persons who saw the
spectacle formed syndicate with a
capital of $1,000 to recover the am
bergris from the carcasses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
OF TWO GIANTS

- - y. -
Mary Allen Powers. for years Bar
NUNS tallest woman. was married the
other day to Maurice T. Stapfeton. of
Lockport, M Y. miss Powers is over
z feet in height while the bridegroom
stands over 6 feet. and Is a giant in
girth and weight. About three years
ago Miss Powers and Mr.: Stapleton
were to be married. but the event was
called off on the morning set for the
No reason was given out
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
MILK FOR l0NDoN'S CATS

London still depends upon its army
of cats to handle the rats among the
ships that come up the Thames The
port of London authority has made
known its estimates for cats milk for
the year The appropriation. is for
$4,000. There is an ohicial feeding
squad and a dozen different points
where milk is set out for the cats.
Hundreds of cats answer the whistle
call to breakfast The Shipping cats
have record of dead rats which runs
into hundreds of thousands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
The Passion Play.

The now world-famous Passion
Play" at Oberammergau is said to
have had its origin, about 1888, in the
deep contrition of mind born of a
great pestilence. Certain survivors OF
the plague resolved that ever after
ward, at stated intervals. they would
celebrate the Passion of Christ" as
a token of their reverential gratitude.
Beginning on a small scale, the play
gradually grew in Importance until II
IS now known all over the world, hav.
ing visitors from pretty nearly every
civilized country on earth. While
Oberammergau is still, and will prob
ably remain, the center of the institu.
ton, Passion plays are beginning to
be established in the surrounding re-
gions, notably in Switzerland.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
INDIAN MEDICINE STONE

/. A Bath (Me.) man has an Indian
medicine stone found on the Indian
carrying place in Winnegance. 1t is
of stone like flint, black and smooth.
on one side is an intaglio cut for the
thumb to rest and on the reverse. sim.
liar neatly carved intaglios for the four
fingers to grasp the stone On the
thumb side. or. top. bowl for mixing
the medicine is sunken and around coil.
ed rattlesnakes are engraved. Else
where upon the top ends and sides
are engraved the rising sun. crows and
more snakes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
JUST JUDGE FINES HIMSELF

Justice Myrtle Phelps of Kalamazoos
Mich. pleaded guilty in his own court
before himself to violating city or
dinance requiring light on autos after
certain hours at night, and paid costs
amounting to 1854. Alderman Con-
verse asked the Judge for a warrant
for person who had violated the
ordinance. The court got out the
necessary papers and asked the vio-
lator's name When tofdeit Fhs him
Self. he stood pat -.zyr.,s...-~....u,,s.s :. :
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
CHAPTER XIV.

Waiting until the coast was clear.
Count Won Fitz came from his hiding
place and discreetly lifted the ladder.
wait a minute" he said to him
self. Quietly he went into the house,
and as quietly reappeared in a few
moments, carrying the hat box which
Lucy had taken from Primmer, and
which she had left in the hallway.
Brains in der head beats cash in
der pocket" he moralized.
He wedged the hatbox under his
arm and crawled up the ladder to the
window. Tapping gently upon it, he
almost fell off the ladder when Mrs.
Blazes swung it open
BE careful, voman!" he urged. eff
l fall off diss ladder on diss hat yov
stay in diss house for life"
(TO BE CONTINUEDo
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
Menanhnnes In Oil

Robert Henri, the painter, was dis
cussing in New York very mediocre
"old master" for which Chicago pro-
moter had paid an exorbitant sum.
1.-THE man is content with his bar
GAIN" said Mr.. Henri. I'm sure OF
that To a millionaire of that type,
you know, an old master is merely q
for his money to talk
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
DOG AvERTs "A TRAGEDY

Owing to the sagacity of an Irish
terrier dog a tragedy was averted at
Southampton, Pa. recently. The dog
belongs to Mrs Bretram, visitor at
one of the hotels. During the night
she was awakened by the dog. who
led her to a room where Miss Jones
was sleeping There was a strong
smell of gas in the room. and Miss
Jones was lying unconscious. It was
found that there was a leak in the
gas pipe. But for the dogs warning
Miss Jones would in all probability
have been suffocated. AS 1t was, she
soon recovered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
ENGLhND'S BIGGEST BOY

The parade of giants Of the Festival
VI Empire, held at the Crystal Palace.
London, as one of the events of the
coronation season, brought together
many of the tallest men in the British
empire. Among them were many
youths of abnormal height. The tall
est one was only little more than 20
years old, yet he stands z feet 81
inches high in his stocking feet. His
name is Frederick Kempster. and he
was found employed as basket max
er in the Garden City for Boys, Wood
ford, Essex. His strength is said to
be enormous.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
GOLD TOOTH FOR A HORSE

Black Bess, the mare that plays :.
leading part in the dramatic sketch
Dick Turpin's Ride to York." in Eng.
land, broke front tooth while travel.
ing from Sheffield to London. 1t was
replaced by gold one, and the pho
tograph shows the operation being
performed with the assistance OF
man with a pitchfork, new and
somewhat alarming weapon in the
hands of a dentist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
HENS LAY PURPLE EGGS

A strange natural phenomenon oc.
CURED recently at Columbus, Ind.
where hens of the fsrm of FL. L. Rost
astonished the proprietor and the
nighbors by laying purple eggs.
Rost believes that mulberries We're re-.
sponsible' The Wind had blown many
bushels of the berries from the trees
The chickens refused to eat anything
except mulberries.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

Finally l began using Doan's Kidney
Pills and was cured. My health Is now
fine and my kidneys act perfectly"
when Your Back is Lame, Remem'
Der the Name-DOAN'S."
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 900.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, ". Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

From her window Mrs. Blazes
watched the proceeding in abject de.
spair.
Thank you, Miss Daphington,"
Harry said, taking control of the sit.
uation. I'll let you hear from me to
morrow
Good evening ALL" Daphne said,
sweetly, and left.
Mr.. Medders, Harry and Lucy went
in, but Lucy kept Harry back far
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
coachman Had to Earn Beouest.

Coachman Had to Earn bequcsts
A. quaint paragraph appears in the
will of Mrs. Julie Hall. of Brighton,
England At the reading of the win
the other day it was found that sho
had bequeathed G1OO to her coach
man, provided he is in her service at
her death, and "if do not die
through or from the effects of car
riage accident when he is the driver"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
plsTEmPER

In all it's forms among all ages of
horses, as we'll as dogs, cured and others
in the same stable prevented from having
the disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
100000 bottles sold last year. Best remedy
for chicken cholera. so cents and $1.o0 q
bottle, So and $40 the dozen. ANY good
druggist, or send to manufacturers. Write
for free book. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind, U.S.A.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28
The Recoil.

Tobacconist-You learned long ago
how to pack a barrel of apples, didn't
you, Uncle John?
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES thing, Billy
same as you packed that box of cigars
bought of you the other day-all the
nice ones in the top row.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-09-28

A cold on the chest weakens your lungs.
Tubercuar Germs attack the weak spots
Keep your lungs strong by curing colds
quickly with Hamlins Wizard Oil and You
will not get Consumption.