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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13
Notice Of Dissolution

State of Michigan. In the Circuit Court for
the County OF Shiawsssee In Chancery
In the Matter OF The Voluntary Petition for
the Dissolution OF the Owosoo Motor Company,
State OF Michigan.
AT session OF So d Court held at the Court
House in tho City OF Corunna on the 9th day Of
December, ID. 1910.
Present. Hon. Selden S. Miner.
Un reading and fling the Petition of Willis
EsHall, Jesse o. PARKER. Purvis =. Wilson.
Fred w. Pesrce. and Edward N. Thome the
of1cers and majority OF The Board OF Directors
OF the Owosso Motor, Company, corporation
organized under the laws OF the State OF Mich.
gan with It's principal office In the City Of
Michigan, which petition prays for q dissolu-
tion OF the said Owosso Motor Company.
1t is ordered that all persons Interested in
said corporation show cause II any there be
why such corpora ion should not be dissolved
In accordance with the prayer OF said petition
filed In this court before Neil X. Walsh. one OF
the Circuit Court Commissioners for ShtawaS.
see County at the office OF Fitzpatrick & Pier
pont In the City OF Owosso on the 9TH day OF
March A. ID, 1911 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
of said day and 1t is further ordered that at
such time and place said Circuit Court Com
mis- Il ner proceed TO hear the allegations and
proofs OF the parties and take such testimony
as may be submitted in relation to said matter
OF the Dissolution OF said OWoSso Motor Com
pany and report the same to this Court with
all convenient speed with a statement of the
property, effects, debJs credits and engage
ments of said corporation and all other mat
ters pertaining to such corporation.
And IL / further ordered that copy OF this
order be published for three successive weeks
prior to the sid date of hearing In the Owosso
Times newspaper published in the City Of
Owoaso. said County and State.
Dated this 5th day OF December, 1910.
SELDEN s. MINER,
Circnit Judge.
FITZPATRICK q PIERPoNr
Solicitors for Petitioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

mo. certainly not" Sperry scrawled
his signature TO the bill.
"And about that line of creditT
"Well. with this paid l guess you
could have what you needed In moder-
alton. or course
my name is Observation-Disclosures
Duncan"
Sperry made a memorandum OF 1t on
the back of an envelope. ANY for
mer business connections"
"None that l care to speak about"
Duncan confessed glumly.
Sperry's face heightened. mo ref
erencesr
1t took thought and after thought
courage. but Duncan hit upon the So
luton at length. do you know L. j.
Bartlett & Co., the brokers?"
"Do l know j. Pierpont MorganT
"Then that's all right Tell your
people to inquire of Harry Kellogg.
the Junior partner. He knows all
about me-"
Noting the name, Sperry put away
the envelope. That's enough. If he
says you're all right you can have
anything you want" He consulted
his watch. Hmm! Train to catch.
But let's see. What do you need
here"
Duncan reviewed the empty shelves,
his face glowing. pills" he said,
with a laugh-"all kinds Of pills and
everything for a regular. sure enough
drug store, Mr.. Sperry, everything
Sothern & Lee carry and lot Of at
tractive things they don't-small lots,
you know, until ! see what we can
SELL"
II see. You leave it to me. l proba-
bly, know what you need better than
you do. I'll make out list this after
noon and mail 1t tonight with instruc-
lions to ship it at the earliest possible
moment"
"Splendidw Duncan told him. "You
do that and don't worry about our
making good. I'm going to put all my
time and energy into this proposition
and
"Then you'll make good all right"
Sperry assured him. "All anybody's
got to do is look at you to see you're
good business man." He returned
Duncan's pressure and picked up his
sample case. "Slong." said he and
left briskly. leaving Duncan speech
less
AS If to assure himself Of his sanity
he put hand to his brow and stroked
it cautiously. Heavens" he said and
sought the support Of the counter.
that's twice today I've been told that
in the same placer
"Its funny" he said, half dazed. 81
never could have pulled that off for
myself"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

oQIAhfs, DEIENl MAN, SfEhh1
dust bit while you're out sending
that wire"
You'll find one in the cellar. guess.
but-your clothes"-
"Oh. that's all right Where's the
CELLAR"
Underneath" Ora ham told him SIM
ply, taking down a battered hat from
a hook behind the counter.
Il know. But how do get there"
by the steps. You go through that
door there into the hall. The steps are
under the stairs to our rooms. L live
above the store. you See"
"Yes. Goodby. Mr.. Graham"
"Goodby my boy"
Duncan watched the old man move
slowly out Of sight. then. with a groan.
over. 1T wouldn't be me If | didn't
make mess of things somehow" he
told himself bitterly. NOW you have
gone and went and done it. Mr.. For
tune Hunter. You stand swell
chance of getting away with the goods
when you take a wageless job IN q
spawned country drug store with no
trade worth mentioning and nothing
TO draw it with just because that old
buffers the only human being you've
spotted in this burg.
"Wonder what Harry would say If
he heard about that wonderful bust
ness ability thing. But what in thun-
n a. b 4, ~.
bum joint"
He raked his surroundings with a
discouraged glance.
ooh" he said thoughtfully. cts the
limit"
Five minutes later Ben Sperry found
him in the same position. his head bent
in perplexed reverie. Sperry had been
travelling for Gresham & Jones.
wholesale drug house in Elmira, more
years than I can remember. His
friendship for Sam Graham. contract
ed during the days when Graham's
was the drug store Of Radville, has
survived the decay of the business.
He's square. decent man, Sperry, and
has wasted many an hour trying to
persuade Sam to pay little more at
tention to the business
Anything can do for your chirp-
ed Duncan cheerfully, dropping Off the
counter as Sperry entered.
MOO" amazedly. 81 just wanted to
see old Sam. Is he upstairsT
mo; Mr.. Graham's not in at pres
ent," Duncan told him civilly.
Sperry wrinkled his brows over this
problem. You working here?" he
asked.
Eyes, SIR" q
"Well, Ill be hangedw
''Let us hope not" said Duncan
He waited a moment. a
little irritated. "Sure there's nothing
I can do for you"
"No-o." said Sherry slowly. strug-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

YES" ANGIE CHIMED IN. ITS so WARM"
by his manner A muffled How de
do" from Angie and half strangled
echo of the SALVATION from the other
were barely articulate. But hearing
them, he bowed again, separately to-
each.
"Good afternoon" he said and wait
ed in an inquiring pose.
"This-this is Mr.. Duncan, isn't it,"
inquired Josie, controlling herself.
Eyes, and you are Miss Lockwood, if
I'm not mistaken"
Renewed giggles prefaced her "Oh,
how did you know?"
Gould any one remain two weeks in
Radville and not hear of Miss Lock
wood?"
The shot told famously. "How nice
of you! Mr.. Duncan, l want you to
meet my friend Miss Tuthill."
"I've had the honor of admiring Miss
Tuthill from a distance" Duncan as
sured the younger woman. And shell
burn up!" he feared secretly. watching
the cOnfagration of bushes that she
displayed. Just think of getting
away with line of mush like that!
Harry was right after all. This is
country town, all right"
'And-and are you working here,
Mr.. Duncan" Josie pursued.
Ppm supposed to be. I'm afraid l
don't know the business very well as
yet"
"Oh, that's awf'ly nice" Angie
thought.
He thanked her humbly.
ave didn't expect to see you here"
Josie assured him. I'VE just thought
we'd like some soda"
Soda he parroted. Mortified. He
cast glance askance at the tawdry
fountain. Lets see. how d'you work
the Internal thing?" he asked himself.
utterly bewiIdered
YES" Angie chimed in, Its so
warm this afternoon We
I've got to put it through some
how" he thought savagely. and aloud.
'Ies. certainly" he said and smiled
winningly. "Will you be pleased to
step this way?"
Out of the corners of his eyes he
detected the amused look that passed
between the girls. "Oh. very well.'
he said beneath his breath. You may
laugh, but you asked for soda. and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13
Notice of Mortgage Sale.
FITZPATRICK Il PIERPoNT
Solicitors for Petitioners
bwosso, Mich.

Whereas Louis H. Baldwin and Arvilla M.
Baldwin, his wife, OF Corunna, made and exc
day of February, 1917, 10 Fred Smith, which
was recorded in the office OF the Register of
Deeds OF the County of Shiawassee on the 18th
OF February, 1907, at 81 o'clock p, N. in Liber
1G9 OF mortb ages, on page, PSI.
And whereas the said mortgage has been
duly assigned by the said Fred K. Smith to
2bth day of November, 1907. and recorded the
9th day OF December, 1907. at IL O'Clock a. m in
Llber 100 OF mortgages, at page llS, whereby
the sald mortgage is now owned by the SAID
Ray Atkinson.
Whereas the amount claimed to be due upon
said mortgage Is the sum 1885 90, and no suit or
proceeding has been instituted at law TO
recover the debt now remaining secured there
by or any part thereof
And wht reas default has been made in the
payment # the moaey secured by said mort
gage, whereby the power by sale containe
therein has become operative:
No N therefore, notice is hereby given that by
virtue OF SAID power OF saie ana IN pursuan ce
thereof and OF the statute in such case made
and provided. the sal mortgage will be fore
closed by sale of the mortgaged premises AT
public vendue. to the highest bidder at the
front door OF the court house at Corunna in
said county of Shlawassee, that being the
place OF holding the Circuit Court within said
county on the 18th day Of Mach. A. ID. 1871, at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon. The description Of
which said premises contained in said mort
gage Is as follows: All those certain pieces or
parcels of land situated In the City OF Corunna
In the County of Shiawassee aud State of
Michigan and described as follows, to-wlt:
Lot 10 Of block 20, and the W half OF lot IL of
block " OF the original plat of C0runna, also
the e i've acres of land described In certain
land contract. dated December oath, 1904, be-
tween A. A. Harper and Louis II Baldwin, ard
recorded in Register of Deeds ONCE the end
day % February. A. ID. 1907 In Liber 32 Of
Miscellaneous instruments on pages 80 and S7
Dated Dec. 18th, 1870
RAY ATKINSON,
Assignee.
A. l., CHANDLER,
Attorney Tor Assignee,
Business Address OWOsso. Mich 13 Wks
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

he insisted. How can We build up
trade without sirupr
"But-but''-
And how can l learn the business
without trades? He closed Graham's
unwilling fingers over the money and
skipped away.
Signing. Graham gave over the un-
equal argument. "Well, If you're sat.
isfied, my boy. But I'll have to write
to Elmiry for it."
Telegraph"
"Telegraph" Graham laughed. "That
would kill Lew Parker. l guess"
who's he?"
Telegraph operator and ticket
agent"
"Well. he won't be missed much. Tel.
egraph and tell 'em to send the goods
@. o. d. Please. Mr.. Graham. We
wnnt to get things moving here. you
ness. Well put out some signs and
and. well. we'll get the people In the
habit of coming here somehow. You'll
see."
He raked the poverty stricken shelves
with a calculating eye. all his energy
fired by enthusiasm at the prospect of
doing something. Graham WATCHED
him with kindling liking and admira
ton. His old lips quivered little be
fore he voiced his thought.
"You-you know, my boy, you've go
splendid business ability" he asserted
with whole souled conviction.
Duncan almost reeled. "WhatT' h.
criqd
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

SAAAh CN Nlll.
~HE thought infused new life
into the younger mans wan.
ing purpose. "Mr. Graham.
wish you'd let me come in
here for awhile. don't care about
wages"
Graham lifted his shoulders resign
edly. "Well, my boy. it don't seem
right, but If you really want to work
here for nothing I'll be glad to have
you, and If things look up with me I'll
be glad to pay YOU"
Abruptly he found his hand grasped
and pumped gratefully.
That's mighty good of you. Mr..
, Graham. When can l startY
'Why, whenever you like"
In q twinkling Duncan's hat and
gloves were off. 'I'd like to now" he
said. "Where can we get more sirups?'
Unfortunately I'll have to buy
them"
"How much?" Duncan's hand was
in his pocket in an instant.
"Oh, no; you mustn't do that" Sam
backed away in alarm. 81 couldn't al
low it. my boy. It's good of you.
but
Either" Nat told himself. I'm
asleep or some ones refusing to take
money from me-" He grinned cheer.
fully. "Oh. that's all right" he con
tended aloud. "I'll draw it down as
soon as we begin to sell soda" He
selected bill from his slender store
Twill So be enough?"
"Oh. yes, but it wouldn't be right for
me to-
But by this time Duncan was press
ing the bill into his hand. "Nousensew
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(coNTINUED.l
CHAPTER VIII.

CHAPTER VIII.
thought infused new life
into the younger mans wan.
ing purpose. "Mr. Graham. l
wish vou,d lat mo como I'm
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

Cling to comprehend. THANK you just
the same"
mot at all" Duncan turned away.
"You see." Sperry pursued. II don't
buy from drug stores; | sell to 'en."
Duncan faced about with new inter
est I'm the man. "Yes?" he said en-
eouragingly.
My card" volunteered Sperry. fish
ing the slip of pasteboard from his
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

aghast to recognize Josie Lockwood
and Angie Tuthill. of whose ubiquitous
shadows in his way he had been con
scious so frequently within the past
several days. II thought | must have
made an impression. Don't tell me
they're coming !n!'
Behind the counter he struggled fu.
riously into his coat. "They are" he
said. with sinking heart. "and I'll
bet dollar my face is dirty"
His bow was n very passable imita-
ton of the real thing. he fattered him
self. and there's no manner Of doubt
but that it nattered the two pre- Il
and most forward young women In
Radville of that day.
"May / have the honor of waiting on
you, ladies?" he inquired with all the
suavity of an accomplished salesman.
Josie and Angie sidled together, gig
Cling and simpering, quite overcome
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13
CHAPTER TX.

w. RESENTLY Duncan moved and
~ came out of his abstraction.
III I'D better get that broom" he
said slowly. 1.-THE place GER
tainly needs some expert manicuring
before we get that new stock in
He swept the floor, thrilled with the
sensation of accomplishment.
Two shadows moved slowly athwart
the windows. Strengthening up. he look
ed. gasped and fed for the back OF
the store Heavens he whispered.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-01-13

"oH, DON'T SAY THAT" HE PLEADED.
soda you shall have, my dears. IL Won
die of It," He put himself behind
the counter with an air of great deter
mination and leaned upon il will,
both hands outspread until he realized
that this was the pose of a grocery.
man. "What'll you have?" he de-
manded genially. "Er-that isl
mean. would you prefer vanilla or
ah-soda
A chant antiphonal answered him:
81 hate vanilla"
And so do r.
"Oh. don't say that" be pleadcd. "Of
course you know there's-"r voni,la
and vanilla. N some va,,t Enow
Us det"Stoh". lil' Wow ~oal
ly fine vintage-ah-import vanilla.
it's quite another matter-ah-partic
ularly at this season of the year, a
His confusion was becoming painfuG
"Oh. is ity' asked Josie helpfully. Me,
eyes dwelt upon his with a cooffidinp
expression which he later. scharacter.
lied as baby stare. x(and he was
promptly reduced to baxbbling idiocy.
Indeed II is; no doubt whatever.
Miss Lockwood Especially just now.
you know-ah after the book season.
tcoptlYfded on page 8,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28

70 The present time. This time It is
= case OF going direct TO the voters
and while it will be a new thing in
some sections. in others they have
kCea accustomed TO the primary plan,
md there will be II desire to greet and
converse with the men who want to
sit Mt the capitol as the executive OF
the State. 1t must be borne In mind
That In many counties where the vot.
crS have ncver voted direct for a
nominee they will be DESTROYS OF see.
ing and learning something OF the
men before they cast their vote. and
the impression the candidate makes
upon thatvoter who for the first time
has been given an opportunity to vote
direct for his man, will enter largely
in the result on June 1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
STATE POLITICS
WARMING UP
KANAWHA COUNTY WILL HAVE
THREE CANDIDATES OTHERS
WILL ENTER THE POLITICAL
RACE FOR OFFICE.

CHARLESTON. W. "a. Dec. Is
When the holiday season is over
politics about the Capital City will be.
gin to assume proportions rs II has In
previous campaigns. Up to the pres.
ent time few OF the politicians and
Office holders have been willing to ex.
press a preference for candidates for
office. There have been several rea.
sons for this attitude. . One that 1t
was too early to tell who would de.
clare themselves for a place OH the
ticket and be willing to enter the pri.
mary, and another has been a dispo.
sitlon to follow the position taken by
others who hold conspicuous places
In the party. While many have been
Sitting on the fence" watching the
alignment in State affairs they have
discussed national movements and
like the young fellow who feels slug
Glsh and wants q political tonic the
conversation soon drifts back 10 the
vigorous associate editor OF the Out
iook VINO OUly heed utter u sentence
10 drive the died.in.the-wool Demo.
crat into Mysteries. AS n rule 1t is
not a criticism Of the President but
that a vigorous campaign such as the
cX-PresiGent would put up is needed
TO arouse many Republicans from the
lcthargic stage.
Even with three candidates already
IN the field for the g~ubernatorial nom.
ination little has been heard rs TO the
drift OF sentiment among the support.
crs Of many OF the so.called leaders,
AS a rule there has been thus far an
effort to eyade a commitlal. but this
condition is certain to change when
tile time arrives for the making OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
WORK oN.LINE,

PARHERSBuRG-lt is announced
that the work ci surveying the route
OF a proposed electrical line between
Williamstown and Friendly will be
begun the first Of January and thai
the work Of grading will commence In
the spring. The road is intended TO
connect with p. NJ. and I.-U. line. so,
inG into Marietta over the Ohio river
bridge used by the latter road. The
building Of this read. US proposed,
will make u straight route from VII
Jamestown 10 New %MartInsvlllc. con.
meeting Wood county with Peasants
and Tyler. 1t is said-to be the ulti.
mate purpose 10 extend the road to
Wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
sAMARiA,
Route No. 8.


Christmas passed by yey quietly
here. only a few family parties and
some visiting TO report.
Mrs. Eliza Miller and daughter, Miss
Rosa. were visiting friends at Fair.
mont over Sunday.
y Mrs, Clayton Wolf and daughters.
Misses Maggie and Nellie. we're sub.
day guests at Sir. Jonathan Carpen.
ter's.
Mr.. Nathan Mcvlcker OF Barbour
county, is visiting his SOL here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hawkins
spent Christmas with their son at
Fairmont.
Mr.. Clayton Wolfe spent Christmas
with his father and sister. at Enter
prise.
Miss Leslie Stanley spent Xmas
with her sister In First ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Lambert, Mr.,
Wayne Carpenter and sister. Miss
Leota, spent Sunday with their parents
here.
Miss Wanda and Virga Hawkins OF
Quiet Dell spent Saturday and sun.
day with their grandparents here.
Mr.. Harry Kerns spent Xmas here
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carpenter
and TWO children. Of Watson. MI. and
Mrs. Homer Pool OF Winfield. Mrs
Ellie Lessor and three children spent
80 R.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
lGNTR0uLQlT
THE GRAY HAIRS
A Few Applications Of aSinpls
Remedy viii Bring Back
the Natural Color,

"IEll ont Que gray half and a dozen
VIII take Its place Is an old SAYING;
which i, to a great extent, true. Y no
steps Az taken to stop the cause, When
gray aifNarpcar 1t Is a sign TINT Nar
turc needs Assistance. II L. Naturet
eall fur HELM Gray hair dull hfcles
hair. or hair\that Is falling out. s not
necessarily a Mn Of advancing afs fcr
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resolutions and each man starts OFT
TO see how long he can hold to the
pledge. usually made TO himself, o..
New Years morn.
II there has been n trend. POLITICAL
ly, towards anything. It has becn to-.
ward the abandoning OF the campaign
OF personalities to which the Demo.
Gratis have usually lent great cruour.
agemcnt In the past and have i'slpeu
TO make ravInes ont of gullies. Or r!,-
crs out OF rivulcts.
II begins to look as though i;yHr.
wha will have not less than a 'Tio Of
candidates. OnG-Charies W. Swish
er--has already announced: STATE ST.
n"criItendcnt OF Schools NJ. 7. Shaw.
key is expected TO soon announce his
candidacy to succeed himself. and
there Is talk of Captain John e. Bond.
mymaster OF the militia for TIE Gov.
ernment and the State. an aitachc in
the office OF the Secretary OF State.
and who also finds time TO contribute
TO a number OF newspapers. entering
the ace for State treasurer. The. big
Captain has already been assured
hearty support by Il number OF friends
from over the State il he decides to
enter the race. and since 1t will be Il
freefOr-all rae friends OF Bond be-
lievc lie RAJ better some others who
might enter Their nee IN the also.ran
| class. Bond is a native OF the eastern
part OF the State and few young men
have a wider acquaintance through.
out the State than he has.
Hon. Charles w. Dillon. OF Faycttc
county, is expected to make an Off.
cial announcements OF his candidacy
some time mex week and is report.
ed 10 be preparing TO make Il vigorous
campaign beginning soon after the
first Of the year. for the subernatO.
rial nomination. As Il public speak
or he will have something oil the 9th.
or candidates but that does not In.
dictate that Swisher and Hatfield will
be idle. Both these men arc good
mixers and If they drop their business
affairs for n few months and start out
for votes there will be a friendly
threc-cOrnered contest that will sur.
pass any that has been put forth up
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
DIES AL WHEELING.

wHEELING-Conrad A. Black. for.
mer Moundsville man, and a veteran
OF the Civil War. died Tuesday after
noon at 1926 O'Clock. ut his home No.
90 South York street, Wheeling. He
was g. years of age. Death was due
to asthma from which the deceased
had been suffering for a number Of
years. Mr.. Pack was n former
Moundsyiile resident. living here for
twenty years previous to removing to
Wheeling a few years ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
WOMAN KILLED.

MORGANTOWN-Mrs. Teresa Ca.
relli. an Italian woman whose home
was in Point Marion. was struck and
fatally injured yesterday morning
about a:l5 by the b. and o. passeh.
ger train due here at 1924. The acct
dent happened a short distance this
side of Point Marion. The victim OF
the accident was Of her way TO Il meat
market TO make some purchases When
she was struck. Her head was badly
cut and she received n few bruises
about the body.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
SMALL FIRE LOSS.

cIIAELESToN-The State insur.
ance bulletin is ont md shows the fire
losses in the State Tor the month of
November were lower than they have
been during that month for years. In
1909 they amounted TO $21O,244; in
1910. to S1GO,7SS. and in this year of
1911. ia only ..62.l47.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-12-28
REsIsNE From BOARD.

CHARLESTON - Secretary l.. V.
Reed, OF the State board OF control,
has resigned. effective January 10th.
No successor has yet been selected.
Mr.. Reed recently purchased The
Pythian Banner, OF Piedmont. and will
move 1t t his Terra Alta Republican
plant, and will edit both papers.