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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
PERFORATED COINS.
Uncle Sam Tried Them Several Times.
but Without Success.


Perforated coins were never In IA.
vor In the United States. though vari.
GUS efforts were made to popularize
them. The first United Suites coin
with a perforated center. was gold
dollar issued In lS49. which had a
square hole In the middle of the
planchet 1t was the forerunner Of the
gold dollar issued by the United States
mint in lS49. The coin was engraved.
not struck from dies.
The next United States coin with a
perforated center was issued from the
Philadelphia mint in 1850 and was Of
the denomination Of / cent 1t was
about the size Of the bronze cent now
In use. At that time the large. old
fashioned copper cent was in general
circulation, and the perforated coin re-
ceived the name Of ring cent" The
designer reasoned that by means Of
the perforation the cent could be dis
tinguished by touch from the dime
Another perforated cent issued the
same year showed two rings in the
field with the words. Gent. One-tenth
Silver" The reverse showed an olive
wreath around the perforation and the
words. United States Of America"
The mint authorities undertook to
design a coin that would answer all
requirements. and the pieces were
struck with both pierced and perfect
centers in silver. copper. nickel and
composition metal. six varieties in all.
without counting the various metals.
but none Of the designs was favored
by the government authorities. and
consequently they were never put In
general circulation.
The only gold half dollar ever pro-
duced at the United States mint was
struck in 1852 1t had perforation
In the center. and the diverse showed
a wavy circle around the perforation.
with the inscription. United States Of
America" around the border. The re-
verse was blank. The coin was ex-
actly half the weight Of the dollar.
Regardless OF the generally accepted
idea the gold fifty cent pieces with
which the public is familiar were not
an issue Of the United States. but were
manufactured by California jewellers.
There has not been any attempt to in
troduce the perforated coin In the
United States since 1884. In that year
two pieces of the denominations of
and 8 cents were issued at the Phila-
delphia mint--Harper's Weekly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan. the Probate Cour: for the
County OF Shiawassee.
At q session of the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate ONCE in the City
OF Corupna, on Monday, the 18th day Of sep
TENDER In the year OF one Thousand nine hun
dred and thirteen.
Present, Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Celesta Root
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition OF Albert
L. Pierce as administrator praying for license
to sell real estate.
1t is ordered that the 18th day OF October
next at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
And II is further ordered that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks,
previous to said day of hearing, in THE owes.
so TIMES newspaper printed and circulating
I'm said County Of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate.
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Notice Of Special Assessment No
80 for Glenwood Avenue Sewer.

To w VI Lyons estate, Alma Coston. II j
Corey, w f Lovet', Harriet Marlborough
l. " Norton, w II Lyon, Clarence Sackner
Theron Stevens, J N Davidson. l. Doran, ID Z
Rood, Il Kellye. w e. II S Finch. Jas Ash.
ton Q Benoy. Il Hathaway. : Najlm. A Q
Kramer III Sturtevant, Eastern Michigan
other persons interested take notice:
That the roll Of the special assessment here.
tofore made by the bosrd OF assessors for the
purpose OF defraying that part OF the cost
which the council decided should be paid and
borne BY special assessment for the construc
ton OF q sewer on GlenwOod avenue is now on
ME IN my once for public inspection. Notice
is also hereby given that the council and board
of assessors Of the CITY OF Owosso will meet at
the council room IN said city OH October 9Th,
1913, at 1870 O'CLOCK In the afternoon, at Which
time and place opportunity will be given an
persons interested TO he heard.
Dated Sept. nth, 1918.
ARTHUR ". DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Fingers and Forks.

A New Yorker was speaking Of a
London horse show he attended.
"a feature of the show" he said.
twas the magnificent riding OF certain
Arab chiefs. These chiefs gave din.
ner one evening. an Arab dinner. and
they ate the first course-kous kous-
with their fingers.
"An Englishman asked for fork for
his kous kous. When it was brought
to him young chief said:
~ beg your pardon. but don't see
how you can bear to eat with fork.
81 the Englishman replied. was
about to remark that didn't see how
you could bear to eat with your
fingers
But my fingers said the Arab.
are clean-clean. | know 1t. l see to
1t myself. But you, SIR. how can you
feel sure about the cleanness Of your
fork T"-New York Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Chancery Notice.

State of Michigan. The Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee, In Chancery.
At session of the said court, held at the
court house IN the City OF Cornpne jn said
Present, Honorable Selden S, Miner, Circuit
Judge.
Edward Carr. Complainant,
Bernadus Bratt, or his unknown heirs,
devisees, legatees and assigns;
Samuel Hunt, or his unknown heirs,
devisees legatees and assigns;
Leander Merrill or his unknown heirs,
devisees. legatees and assigns, Defendants
In this cause, it appearing to the satisfaction
Of the court now here. that the unknown heirs
of, the several above named defendants are
necessary ana proper parties TO the above
entitled cause, and the said complainant hav
ing made and filed his affidavit showing that
the names Of the above mentioned unknown
heirs are unknown to said affiant and that IL Is
not known where any OF them reside.
On motion OF Chapman. McNamara & Mat
thews solicitors for said complainant, It Is
ordered that the appearance OF the said ide.
PENDANTS or the unknown heirs OF any OF them
be entered in this cause on or before the
fifteenth day Of December, 1918, and IN case OF
their appearance or the appearance OF any OF
them. they respectfully cause their answer or
answers or the answer or answers OF such OF
them as shall have appeared, to the bill OF
complaint In this cause 10 be fired and n copy
thereof to be served on the compliments
solicitors within fifteen days after service on
them, or such OF them as shall have appeared
respective, or on their respective solicitors, OF
the copy of the said bill ard notice OF this
order, and that in default thereof the said
bill be taken as confessed against these said
defendants and the unknown heirs OF the
above named defendants respective.
And 1t is further ordered that within twenty
days the said complainant cause copy OF this
order to be published in the Owosso Times
newspaper printed, published and circulated
In said County OF Shiawassee, and that such
publication be continued therein for at least
six successive weeks or that he cause q COPY OF
this order to be personally served on each OF
the said defendants or their unknown heirs az
least twenty days before the time above pres.
cribed for their appearance. This suit is
brought for the purpose OF quoting title to the
following described land, to-wit The east one.
half OF the northeast one.fourth OF Section
Seventeen, Town Seven, North Range Two
East, Shiawassee County. Michigan.
SELDEN s. MINER,
Circuit Judge.
CHAPMAN, MCNAMARA h MATTHEWS,
Solicitors for Complainant.
Business address, Owosso, Michigan,
Countersigned:
ALBERT L. NICHOLS,
Register In Chancery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Notice For Appearance.

State OF Michigan, the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee. In Chancery.
Eva j. Raymond. Complainant, VS. Frank
j Raymond. Defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee, In Chancery at the
City OF Corunna. or the LIST day OF August A.
d. 1913
In this cause, IT appearing In the afDdavit on
1le> that the defendant, Frank j. Raymond is
not resident OF this State but his last known
place OF residence being in one OF the States OF
the United States. other than this state. On
motion Of Leon +. Miner. Solicitor for Com.
plainant, It Is ordered. that defendant enter
his appearance In said cause on or before four
months from the date OF this order. and that
within twenty days, the complainant cause
this order TO be published in the Owosso
Times said publication TO be continued once
In each week for six weeks in succession.
SELDEN 8. MINER,
Circuit Judge.
LEON F. MINER
Solicitor for Complainant.
Business address, Room 40 Miner
Bldg, Owosso. Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Order of Publication,

State OF Michigan. The Probate~Court fol
the County OF Shiawassee.,
At session OF the Probate Court for said Coun
ty held at the Probate once In the City OF Co
runna, on the 18th day OF August A. ID. 1913
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Ella e. Chene J
deceased
On filing the petition of Edwin E. Bunting
praying for the probate OF the will of said
deceased now filed In this Court.
1t is ordered that the 29th day of September
next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said
probate ONCE, be appointed for hearing said
petition.
And II is further ordered that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing In the Owosso
Times a newspaper printed and circulating in
said County OF Shiawassee,
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
By FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
When You Are Doubled Up

With cramps, cholera morbus, rheu.
matisW or pleurisy, You need bottle Of
OIL. 1t gives relief. 1t is powerful
pain killer. Eases rheumatism, neural
gla, sprains and all internal and exter-
nal aches and pains. Price 25 cents per
bottle. Sold by Johnson's drug store,
Sprague q Co., Collins Drug Co. Adv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Notice Of Special Assessment No
81 for West Exchange Street
Sewer

To Palmer, Mrs F n Reynolds. Augusta
Jenkins, F ] Storrer, Bayne, w II Turner,
Geo N Clark, M Halsey estate Ada s Lusk'
Albert Darling, P & f Z Darling. Jno
Springer. Mrs VIM Beresford, Mary g Jones'
q North estate, j Stever, Bertha Hinze
estate, p Hamberry. f A Weidmau, w II
Jewett p " Moore Emeline Durham. Sarah
Mason. MrsV S Smith, LIE Dingler, Geo Martin,
g w Miner, w e Burhans, Chas Shaylor. VIM
Robertson c M Amos, Geo Perrgo and TO all
other persons interested take notice:
That the roll OF the special assessment here
to fore made by the board OF assessors for the
purpose OF defraying that part OF the cost
which the council decided should be paid and
borne by special assessment for the construc
tion of West Exchange Sewer is now on file in
my ONCE for public inspection. Notice is also
hereby given that the Council and Board OF
Assessors OF the City OF Owosso will meet at
the Council room in said city October 9th,
1919, at 1880 O'Clock In the afternoon, at which
time and place opportunity will be given all
persons interested to be heard.
Dated Sept. 18th, 1913.
ARTHUR ii. DUMOND.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
A Beautiful Woman

Always has fine clear complexion.
Many more women would be beautiful
if they only could get rid of sallowness
pimples and blotches These are symp-
toms of torpid liver and the right rem
SUGAR. COATED PILLS. They put
blemishes. Besides they make you feel
bright and cheerful. Price 25 cents per
box. Sold by Johnson's drug store,
Sprague & Co., Collins Drug Co. Adv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Notice Of Special Assessment No
80 For Howell Street Sewer

To Lena Book. Tom Callard, Mrs w II Blu.
chanan. Frank Weidman, W A Sanderson. F
Il kohler and TO all other persons Interested.
take notice:
That the roll OF the special assessment here.
tofore made by the board OF assessors for the
purpose OF defraying that part of the cost
which the council decided should be paid and
borne by special assessment for the construc-
ton OF q sewer on Howell street Is now on file
In my ONCE fer public inspection. Notice is
also hereby given that the council and board of
assessors of the City of Owosso will meet at
the council room Ia said city on October 9th,
1918, at :: 80 O'Clock in the afternoon, at which
time and place opportunity will be given all
persons interested to be heard
Dated Sept. nth. 1918.
ARTHUR 81. DUMOND,
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Roast DUCK.

Prepare your duck for roasting the
same as any poultry and stun with
this kind of stuff1ng: Two good-sized
chopped onions, two cups mashed po-
tatoes, one cup bread crumbs, salt,
pepper and powdered sage to taste
Sometimes I add an egg, but you can
omit 1t If you wish. Another way Is
to stuff entirely with small onions
(nothing else). Bake about an hour
for an ordinary-sized duck.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

State OF Michigan, the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee.
Louise Modeland, plaintiff, vs. Harold o.
Comstock, defendant.
To Whom IL May Concern:
Take notice that q writ OF attachment Was
issued In said cause from said Court on the End
day of September A. ID 1918 at the suit OF said
plaintiff and against said defendant, for the
sum of one thousand dollars and that said writ
was made returnable September 18th, 1918.
Dated September 18th, 1913.
FITZPATRICK u PIERPONT
Attorneys for Platnti1
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
DETROIT, the Magic City

I am In position to select lots for you,
situated In the most rapidly growing section
Of Detroit through which runs one OF the
principal street car lines OF the city. One
seven for quarter ticksts-enables you to
reach any part OF the city from this subdi.
vision. The lots are oil high and dry within
easy walking distance of a great many of the
leading factories.
Write for full particulars and plats At once
don't delay-to M. g. Mcintosh, SO Dome Bank
Building. Detroit, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

To admire, to love, to regret, is ia
live, said great writer. Do not let the
regret be brought on by cough or cold,
which If treated when it first appeared
would have easily been controlled. Aliens
Cough Balsam brings welcomed relief in such
cases. Contains no harmful ingredients.
25c., 60c. and S1.00 bottles at all dealers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Pennsylvania Cheese Pie.

Make crust and bake as for custard
Pie. Make custard of milk, two eggs,
one cup sugar. Fill baked crust with
hot custard. Before returning to oven
sprinkle half cup grated cheese over
custard and bake until set. Cover
with beaten whites of two eggs and
two tablespoons sugar. Return to
oven and brown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

Feel languid, weak, run DOWN. Head.
sche2 Stomach "off"2-Just a plain
case of lazy liver. Burdock Blood Bit.
tiers tones liver and stomach, promotes
digestion, purifies the blood. ADV
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Grease the Saucepan.

Grease with butter the saucepan II
which rice is cooked and the rice will
not stick to the sides and bottom.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Minutes Mean Dollars
IN TREATING ANIMALS

'oubtiess you know the danger Of delayed treatment
collie and other diseases. You also realize that
Orgly applied remedies are often worse than no
atment at all. In other words. not 60 diagnose
isease accurately may prove fatal. Every owner
Id be able to recognize an ailment and give
rect treatment at the first symphonic Prompt
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26


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OF treating horses.
Minutes mean dollars.
OF course proper treat
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That is just how Humph-
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+. Humphreys, NJ. D., VS..
and teaches how to dag
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treatment.
This book Will save you
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costs you nothing. twill
be sent absolutely free
on request to any farmer
In order IN trAdu0o
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

Humphreys Veterinary Remedies. Remember. 1T 4
absolutely free You do not have to order any
Homeopathic Medicine Company, 156 William Street,
New York City. This IL q splendid opportunity to
obtain q veterinary treatise that you should have
in your library. As q reference work you will ind
itinvaluable. 10 have IL in the time of need VIII be
worth many dollars, whereas IL will cost you but
p0st card by writing for II now.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

BY FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-15
d. A. r. MEETING
IN KINGSTON. N. Y.

The Birmingham friends of Mrs. Rich
ard II. Clarke of Mobile, mother of Mrs.
Carl Seals of this city, win be interested
in an excerpt from Kingston, N. Y,
paper. indicating her continued interest
in affairs of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revlution, with whom she has been
associated for a number of years, assist
ing in effecting organization and other
wise giving her influence toward the sup
port of this splendid organization. A
Kingston exchange notes:
The regular meeting of Wiltwyck
chapter, d. A. r., was held at the chapter
house on Thursday afternoon, there being
AN excellent attendance Guests from
, out of town were Mrs. Clarke of Mobile
and Mrs. Wood of Philadelphia. Following
the regular routine business it was voted
that Wiltwyck chapter. should contribute
IS to the 500 chair to be presented to
Mrs Daniel Manning at the coming Con-
tinental congress of the d. A. R. Mrs.
Manning, 1t will be remembered, was for
merly president-general, the only woman
thus far being at the head of this noted
organization from New York state. The
chapter received as gift from the New
York State Historical society the recently
published year book of the society, book
of especial interest to the chapter, since
it contains a glowing account of the en-
tertainment afforded the Historical So
ciety on its visit to Kingston rev years
ago, and specially excellent account OF
the loan exhibit arranged by Wiltwyck
chapter The history was received with
appreciation and the secretary was in
structed to thanl fully acknowledge the
same. Letters of coincidence were reported
as having been sent to Mrs. Bingham and
the Misses O'Nel. Mrs. Toennies with
Norman Co<e-Jephcote at the new piano,
entertained the women present. Mrs. Toen-
nies sang a group of delightful songs
and sang them so charmingly that she was
forced to give an encore Miss Roger then
gave a brief sketch of old New York,
which was followed by more delightful
music Those who thus entertained were
given a rising vote of thanks. The
hostesses for the afternoon were Miss
Roger and Miss Margaret Merritt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-15
News of Ensley

A reception was given at the city hall in
Pratt City last night by Model Tent No.
il. knights of Maccabees of the World.
The reception was given in honor of d.
p. Markey, supreme commander, and OF
Jack X. Thomas, state commander.
The programme in full follows:
Called to order by c. It. Seaton
Opening ode, by members Of K. o. T. NJ.
Prayer
Song by Maccabee Glee club.
Address by George BodelSer introducing
State Commander Thomas.
Piano solo by Mrs. viii Thomas.
Address by C. I. Seaton. introducing
Supreme Commander Markey
Response by Supreme Commands
Markey.
Song BY Maccabee Glee clun
Address to Ladies of Maccabees by Miss
Ella L. Mark, d. s. c. of Ladies of Mac
cabees.
Song by Maccabee Glee club
Piano solo, by Miss Little
Get acquainted and refreshment session.
The regular meeting of the Enslev club
VIII be held tonight at the inferior court
room. At the last meeting a number of
committees were appointed on various i'm
portant matters and some Interesting re-
ports are expected. One of the commit
tees in question was authorized to in
vestigate the matter of alleged inferior
telephone service. The report of this
committee is expected to have some in
teresting phases 1t is reported that a
proposition to request the Birmingham-
Ensley and Bessemer Railroad company
10 erect waiting stations at certain points
between Ensley and Birmine ham may be
brought before the meeting tonight.
The firemen of the Ensley depart
ment are rejoicing over the order effec-
tive today allowing the men a day off
every week instead of one day in 10 as
heretofore. There are seven men at the
Ensley station to benefit by the new order
and leave six men on duty each day.
J. II. Anderson, a lumberman of Way
cross Ca, is visiting his daughter Mrs
j. j. Walker, ON Ensley South Highlands.
DIR. William E. Anderson of Chattanooga
spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs
j. j. Walker, in Ensey.
Sol Goodlow. negro known as "Buf-
falo.' was shot and killed by another
negro, said to be Alex Gilbert of Pratt
City Yesterday afternoon about 3 O'Clock
The shooting occurred in pool room at
Sherman Heights and was said to have
been caused by a row over the game.
Gilbert has not been captured. Another
negro present was shot through the wrist
by one of the shots from Gilbert's pistol.
The body of Mrs. Carrie w. Baker
who died Sunday night, will be sent this
morning to Newburn for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-15

my own company, and each succeeding
season has found me with Busy Izzy on
the road and becoming more and more
Identified with the character. l owe my
start to Harry Won Tilzer."
do you think that comedians are
born--not nader" l asked.
Il think some are born comedians,
some acquire comedy, and some have
comedy thrust upon them" he an
swered. l never can be funny when
try. In my show l interpolate most of
the fun | make. l call myself come
dian ad libertum. Speaking of barn
storming l recall very funny incident
that occurred in a town / was barn
storming in at one time. There was
an ambitious actor who was playing
the Prince of Denmark. His company
was on its last legs and the audience
was the kind that talks back. The ac-
tor got to the lines:
There's something rotten in the
state of Denmark
HE delivered them with a terrific
rolling of his II as well as his eyes.
and as he strutted across the stage, a
fellow from the balcony yelled out:
you're it, old man..
"And IL brought down the house"
Are YOU like Eddie Foy and Nat
Goodwin ambitious to play Othello and
Julius Caesar?' | asked.
81 perhaps won't ever play Othello
or Caesar, but mean to play Selma and
Montgomery very soon." replied the
comedian.
considering either of these villages
Hamlet" | punned
mo, a gimlet, | should say" he re-
piled. I'm sure you could never expect
he to play Hamlet with this figure of
mine"
20, | don't know. I answered. while
we always picture Hamlet in our
minds eye as slender and romantic,
you might play the part along divergent
lines"
"The L. & \. on the Southern, you
mean" he repartee-d, and as he was
getting too clever for me to answer
him back, I thought it was time for
me to say Good bye" which did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-15
ROBERTA FRUITTICHER
CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY

One of the pretty little hostesses of tile
week was Roberta Nell F'ruitticher
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w F'ruitti-
cher, who celebrated her second anniver-
sary with a party which included a num-
Der of her small playmates.
Games of various kinds kept the little
folk amused until a late hour. when they
enjoyed bonbons and ices, and took par;
in cutting an immense Handicapped cake
on which blazed two tapers Pink carna-
tions made fragrant border about the
cake.
Among the children included in this
happy party were Mary Lee Barbour,
Elizabeth Barbour, Elizabeth and Mar
garet Perryman, Charles NJ Ligon, Eve
lyn and Nation Kates, Adrienne Csaul.
Bernard and Alice Nelson Burton. Sara h
and Frances Pate. Mary Jane and Grace
Fruitticher. Virginia Parrish, Melvin
KahanoW