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Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
FLEMING'S LANDING
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Chadwick En-
tertain- Locals and Personals

Fleming's Landing. Jan. 11th-
An evening social was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Chad
wick, Friday evening, January 7th.
A delightful time was had by all. At
late hour the guests were invited
to the dining room where refresh
ments were served in abundance.
Those present were as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. James B. Chadwick, Mr..
and Mrs. ElwOod David, Mrs. Anna
Gibbons. Misses Edna Woodkeeper,
Fannie Frances and Hilda David, Ruth
E. Reynolds. Almira Bell, Ada Tush,
Nellie Francis Alice E. Cote. Alice
B. Collins, Irene Hawkins. Mildred
Duhsdawsy, Clara w. Chadwick. Elma
Greer. Isabel d. Stats, Elizabeth
d. Boyer. Edith Gibbons. Margaret
Marvil. Nora David. Mabel McClain,
Elsie Gibbons; Messrs. Charles Dukes.
Carroll B. Stasts, George Councill.
G. Earl Bradley, Wilson David. Will
liam Pleasanton, Henry Duhadaway.
Lindsay Collins. Earle Francis. Mar.
ion Duhadaway, Clayton VOgt. Earle
Pleasanton. George Boyer. James
Staats. Jack ard Roland Francis, Gill
bert Chadwick. James B. Storey. Lee
David. Roland and Russell Burehsrd.
Oscar PleasantOn. Lewis. George and
Lester MeClain. George Troop. Earn
est and Frank C Couneill. Dorsey. James,
Ruth. Matte and Elma Chadwick.
The ladies' Of Friendship Church
are arranging to hold a poultry supper
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer
c. Stats. on Wednesday evening,
January 18th. for the benefit of the
church. Supper 25e; ice cream ant
cake extra The ladies will be readl
to serve supper at o'clock. 1
stormy Thursday evening.
DR.. C. A. Wagner and other
will address the Parent Teacher
Association at Deakyneville Sehoo
on Thursday Of next week.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Howell Sevil gave
their daughter Louise, a birthday
party Thursday evening. in honor Of
her eleventh birthday. Those pres
ent were: Sarah Hurd. Clara Good
ing, Edith Meredith. Lillian Skinner,
Beulah Davis. Margaret Boggs. Vir-
ginia Cobb. Helen Cobb. Ruth Bur-
ris. Myrtle Davis, Helen Davis,
Elizabeth johnson. Ella Hawkins,
Georgia Seemans. May Skinner. An
nette GoOding. Ruth Martin. Emma
Pryor. Virginia Jones. Gordon Coch-
ran. of Dover; Seville Keys. William
Keys. Louis Owens. Willard Jones,
Franklin Ennis. James Hanratty,
Preston Burris. Floyd Wright. Nolan
Bennett, Reynolds Pratt. John Mon
tague. Viola MaekliD. Mary DOnnelly,
Agnes Donnelly.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

Mrs. Mary A. Harrington, age 78,
died at the home of her son, Edgar
e. Harrington. Thursday morning.
Deceased is survived by one son. Edgar
C. Harrington. of this town. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon
in charge of Rev. E. C. Graham, in
terment at Barrett's Chapel.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

William C. Truitt. oldest conductor
in age and service on the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad,
deid early Saturday morning at his
home in Delmar Of pneumonia, follow
ing an illness of one week. He left
a widow. Mrs. Alice Truitt. a son,
Charles II. Truitt, and two daughters.
Mrs. Cora Marvel and Mrs. s. N.
Culver.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

Fox hunters in Kent and Sussex
counties say foxes are unusually
plentiful this year. and almost daily
exciting chases are INDUCED in by
sportsmen. On Friday a large fox
was caught near Milton. and Sstur-
day it was turned loose at the home
Of Charles Dlckerson. After a good
start had been given it the dogs were
let loose. Several hours Of fine hunt
ing were enjoyed, but the sly animal
made its escape. Under the laws of
Delaware it is unlawful to shoot or
kill a fox while it is being chased by
hounds. and sportsmen say this has
caused the animal to multiply rapidly
during the last few years.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
CLAYTON.

The Ladies Aid Of Salem Church.
will be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Marker, on Wednesday
evening. January 10Th. If stormy
will be held on Thursday evening.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, Sunday
January 18th. at 10 a. m. preach
ing; at IL a. m. Sunday School,
BaEacea and Philathea classes; 2 p.
m, Junior Epworth League; p. m.
Senior EpwOrth League; T. 80 preach
ing. MUSE by the choir.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

Because Of an epidemic of grip in
Bridgeville, revival meetings. which
were TO have opened in Union Metho-
dist Church this week have been in
definitely postponed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Jewelry For a
Gentleman
Athlete Won TwoSPrizss When
he Breasted the Tape
By j. N. COLE, Jr,
Copyright by Frank A. Munsey Co.

Because Skeeter Lafferty was a
rat" speaking in terms Of the Forest
school. and because he had legs like
macaroni and a snub nose spotted with
freckles none of the older members OF
the track squad took particular ac-
count of the fact that Skeeter warmed
up with scrupulous care and deposited
himself In blanket to await the time
trials for the 40 yard dash.
He did not resent being thus ignored
He was too much elated over the daz-
cling prospect of running at the Fed
eral track meet, to be held in Washing
ton the following Saturday, provided
he won in the trial heats.
In addition, Skeeter knew that he
was being observed by certain per-
son whose fur toque and muff-he
hadn't dared go near enough to hear her
voice and see her smile-was visible
among a little group of enthusiasts
which had collected at the turn to
watch the races.
The fact that she was there changed
all things for Skeeter. Life ws in
tensified and recolored until it became
almost unbearable.
If he should win! If he only could!
Skeeter's chest swelled at the thought
of the coveted letter awarded for ath.
letic attachments. 1t was an awe in.
spring 81" covering eight inches of
sweater front.
The starters gun flashed as he raised
1t high above his shoulders.
Gall candidates for the 40" he call
ed, get to your marksr'
Figures huddled on the benches sud
denly came to life; sweaters and blan-
kets were thrown off, and six 1.-THE
racers, half naked in running trunks
and jerseys, placed themselves at the
line, lifting their legs like hackneys in
a show ring.
Get set"
The runners crouched with muscles
tense and quivering.
Bang!
There was a grating of spiked shoes
on the cinder track; the six, as one
man, sprang forward, and before the
smoke from the gun had vanished were
fighting each other on the first turn, a
hundred yards away.
A piping cheer and the clapping of
gloved hands sounded from the group
which clustered at the turn.
Captain Hughes. n powerful, muscu-
lar fellow with red hair and a straw.
berry complexion, secured the inside
lane and began to pull out from the
q -
Lafferty, with teeth set, dug out after
him. Soon they were racing abreast like
a well schooled pair Of coach horses.
The rest were strung along the
course. At the end OF the first round
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Notice Of Meeting to Determine
Necessity.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Whereas, on the 9Th day OF March, A. d.
1916, an application was filed with me, the
undersigned County Drain Commissioner OF
the County Of Shiawassee for the deepening,
widening and Strengthening OF certain drain
which said drain was described In said appli.
cation as follows, to wit:
Deepening. widening and Strengthening the
Darling and Bennett Drain from the outlet
in the Clinton and Shiawassee Drain No. l at
point "a chains north and ~ chains east
OF the sw corner OF n of Sc y OF Sec Is T 3
" Il e ~ the upper end az q point 81 20
chains north OF the Sc corner Of the W u of sw
4 OF Sec "a TSN r I East.
Width Of bottom Is to be three (3) feet or less.
Which said drain will traverse the following
township In said county: Fairfield
Therefore, notice is hereby given that in &C.
cordance with the statute In such case made
day OF April, A. D. 1916, At the residence OF
Grant SCOTT, Section n, In the township
Of Fairfield, at ten o'clock In the forenoon
OF said day for the purpose of hearing evidence
by me, the said Drain Commissioner. as to
whether or not the said proposed drain Is
necessary and conducive to the public health,
convenience and welfare. At said meeting
any and all persons owning lands liable TO
assessment for benefits, or whose lands shall
be crossed by said drain, may appear for or
against said proceedings, and may be heard in
relation thereto.
ALONZO GRIFFIN,
County Drain Commissioner OF the
County OF Shiawassee.
Dated at Corunna this 18th day Of March, A.
ID. 1916.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Andrew @.
Barry. deceased.
We the undersigned. having beef appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. J dge OF Probate
in and for the County OF Shiawassee, State of
Michigan. commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that We will meet at the ONCE OF the County
Treasurer In the CITY OF Corunna In said County,
on Saturday the 9th day OF May, A. d. 1915,
1915 at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each of
said days, for the purpose OF receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate and
A. ID. 1916, are allowed to creditors to pre-.
sent their claims to said commissions for
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 9th day OF March. A. d. 1915.
FRANK Fl. RUSH.
J. A. RICHARDSON,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Notice ct Registration Of Women
Electors.

To the women electors of the City OF Owosso:
Take notice. that by virtue of a resolution Of
the Commission of the City of Owosso adopted
March 18th. 1916, the several boards OF regis
tration for their respective wards will meet in
said City of Owosso upon Saturday, April LIST,
1916, for the purpose Of registering women
electors for the purpose OF voting upon the
proposition to issue bonds for 100000 for fire
department purposes and upon the proposition
to issue bonds for $500 for park purposes
Said Boards OF Registration will meet at the
following places:
LIST ward-2ll North Ball street.
End ward-Times Printing Office, East Main
street.
Bird ward-City Hall, East Main street.
4th ward-Fourth Ward Voting Booth, South
Water street.
5th ward-l005 West Main street.
All women possessing the qualifications of
male electors and having property assessed for
taxes within the city OF Owosso shall be
entitled to register and vote.
Said Boards OF Registration will remain In
session from eight o'clock In the forenoon until
eight o'clock In the afternoon of said day.
Dated March 18th, 1916
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Notice Of Registration Of Electors.

TO the Electors OF the City of Owosso:
Take notice, that the several boards OF regis
tration for their respective wards In the City
of Owosso will meet in said CITY OF Owosso upon
SATURDAY., April LIST, 1916, for the purpose OF
registering the qualified electors OF ne City OF
Owosso to vote at the general election to be
held upon Monday, April 3rd, 1915. Any
elector who is not already registered or who
has changed his residence to another ward
since last registering will be required TO
register.
The several boards OF registration will meet
at the following places:
First ward-No. Oil North Ball street.
Second ward-Times Printing office Z. Main
street.
Third ward-City Hall, East Main street.
Fourth ward Voting Boo h, South Water
street.
Fifth ward-No zoos West Main street.
Said Boards of Registration will remain In
session from eight o'clock In the forenoon until
eeht o'clock In the afternoon.
Dated Feb. 35th. 1915.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24

State OF Michigan. The Circuit Court fof the
County Of Shiawassee, in Chancery.
Heman B. Sturtevant &
william j. Blood,
latn
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County OF Shiawassee.
AT session OF the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate office. In the City
Of Corunna, on Thursday, the 18th day OF
March In the year one thousand nine hundred
and sixteen.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Peter China,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Gather,
Inc Gina, praying that administration OF
said estate may be granted TO the petitioner
or some other suitable person.
1t Is ordered that the 18th day OF April next
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, at said Probate
office, De assigned tor 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 u newspaper printed and circulating In
said County Of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
HE must have gone out with that fe-

HE must have gone out with that fe-
male"
HE did," announced another. 81
heard her tell him she had head
ache and asked him If he wouldn't go
out with ner to drug store"
Several boys ran out TO fetch
Hughes. The coach said something
under his breath which made the dress
Ing room grow quite still He turned
to Skeeter.
"If Hughes doesn't show up In time
you might as well try to take his place
for this race. Hustle into suit and
answer to No. 60 at the last CALL It's
n chance in thousand"
The coach peered anxiously through
the crowd.
Il am not surprised" he muttered,
half to himself. a boy who hasn't got
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24

BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24
Notice 81 Election.
TO the Electors of tho City of owosso:

To the Electors OF tho City Of Owosso:
Take notice that the annual city election OF
the City OF Owosso, Michigan will be held
In said City on Mooday. the Bird day Of April,
1915, for the purpose Of electing Commits
sioner of Public Utilities for a term OF three
years, and Constable OF the City OF Owosso for
term OF two years, and supervisor in each
ward OF said city.
The following named places are hereby
desguated according To a resolution OF the
Commission OF the City OF Owosso as the
polling places for said election:
First ward-No gil North Ball street
Second ward-Times Printing ONCE, e. Main
street.
Third ward--City Hall, e. Main street.
Fourth ward-Veting booth, South Water
street.
Fifth ward-No. zoos West Main street.
The polls Of said election will be open from
seven O clock I'm the forenoon until i've O'Clock
In the afternoon.
Dated Feb. 25th 1915.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24

will power enough to stop smoking
and get himself into good shape for q
| big meet hasn't got enough to keep n
| girl from making fool out of him
Last call for the 440!' came deep
summons from the clerk of the course.
go ahead, Lafferty!"
Skeeter let out a zip OF Joy.
Here, take this quietly" scolded the
coach. you've got the stuff in you, but
today you are up against men way out
Of your class. If you win you've got to
get the pole on the first lap and keep
itv'
! Skeeter nodded gravely and trotted
Off, thinking In dazed way:
1.-THE point trophy-the Forest school
the medal-for her-get the pole on
the first lap-keep it!'
He took his place at the start. white
to the lips.
The starter raised his gun.
Get to your marks!'
Get set!' He gave an agonizing
pause. Bang!
There was a fash Of white. singing
muscle amid a whirl Of legs and arms.
1t was Skeeter!
Never before had the coaches seen
such a pace set for a scholastic 40.
They smiled. They had often seen in
experienced runners set killing pace
on the first 60 round and-die on the
second. On the second lap the cheer
leaders were staring mutely over their
megaphones. Not voice broke the
silence.
Three times around. Skeeter was not
dead. He was running like fright
ened jack rabbit The words Get the
pOle-keep it, sang through his brain.
Around they went. plunging. elbowing.
fighting.
The pistol rang out 1t was the last
lap!
Three runners turned for the finish.
Skeeter was wheeling. His legs SEEM
ed to crumple: his lungs stiffened. The
floor waved under him and seemed to
rise to meet his feet. A pain throbbed
in his side. He felt mans hot breath
on his neck. Then the man began to
pull ahead!
But something deep in Skeeter. which
had trained him when all hope seemed
idle. refused to die now. His will sent
life to the macaroni legs and breath
to his lungs.
He lunged forward-the tape twang-
ed across his breast!
Later. when Skeeter opened his eyes.
the Forest school cohorts were dancing
wildly as they pumped cheers Of vic
tory from their leather lungs. and the
coach at his side was saying:
Good work, old macaroni. You've
just about put one over on the hunk
Of cheese!"
did we wing" asked Skeeter weakly.
"Sure-sure you did, The coach
patted the boy on the shoulder. And
what do you Think he added In con-
fidentiai tone. "She got that fellow
Hughes out of here OIL purpose. Can
you beat 1t? Says she didn't dream
you'd get to run. but she was deter.
mined Hughes shouldn't. Why didn't
you tell me he fouled you In the trials?"
Skeeter struggled to his feet.
"Where-where is she?" he asked
eagerly.
she's over there. waiting to see
you"
Skeeter broke away through the
crowd.
Say" called the coach. smiling. 81
guess IL she'd do thing like that for
you she wouldn't mind accepting lit
tie jewelry from gentleman in spite
of the old folks"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24

Il was easily seen that the race lay
between Hughes and Skeeter.
The girl of the fur toque and the
muff held her breath. With Skeeter
and Hughes pitted against each other
she almost wished there had been no
race at all.
AS the pistol spoke again. announcing
the beginning of the last lap, Hughes
auickened his pace; so did Lafferty.
There came an instant, as always
does when two well matched runners
are speeding side by side, when both
knew what the outcome Of the race
would be. with Skeeter this conscious
ness arrived as they were within
few PAGES of the last turn. Skeeter
felt that he would win. He was fresh
still. IT was his race!
And then. as he gripped himself Tor
a supreme effort to gain the inside
track as they were taking the turn,
sharp punch from Hughes elbow sent
him wabbling to the outside. He bare.
ly missed tripping himself.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-24

SALESMAN WANTED to solicit or
ders for lubricating oils, greases aud
paints. Salary or Commission. AID:
dress The HARVEY OIL Co, Cleveland.
Ohio. Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
AEBA WAR ON WITH AL LAWSON TO PLAY LOCAL INDEPENDENTS
DE NERI TOSSERS
COME SATURDAY
Quakers Were Big Factors in
This Seasons Eastern
League Race

Doc" Newman will bring the De
Neri basketball team to Harrisburg
Saturday night of this week in an ef-
fort to again defeat the local tossers.
De Neri defeated the Independents by
two points in a fast midweek game in
February.
1t was impossible to schedule De
Neri for q Saturday during the East
ern League season, as they played
league games in Philadelphia.
De Neri finished one game behind
Camden in the league race, the Skeet-
crs finishing third. De Neri played
splendid ball toward the end of the
season, and if they had had a good
start, would have finished higher up
in the race. AS it was. they made
much trouble for the leaders, and had
q hand in deciding the fate OF of the
pennant.
In addition to Saturdays game, the
locals play but one more game, that
with Camden April /. They will have
their regular lineup for these final
games, and every effort will be made
TO finish the season with two vic
tories.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
BASEBALL WAR Is
NOW SURE THING
Lawson Fails to Reach Agree
ment With State League
Promoters,

Reading, Pa, March 23.-Although
1t was announced on the streets here
yesterday afternoon that Al. w. Law
son, of the Atlantic League, and Abra-
ham Rosenbuth and Leo C. Groom,
who are promoting the Pennsylvania
State League. were to consolidate, the
true facts are that neither faction
would give in at a conference held last
night and both leagues will continue to
complete arrangements for the COM
ing season.
The PENNSYLVANIA League team will
play at the Circus MaXims, this city,
while the Lawson clan will hold forth
at the Lauer's Park grounds, five min
utes walk from the business center of
Reading.
M. Neagle Rawlins. of Philadelphia,
president of the Atlantic League, met
with Lawson, and Reading, Pottsville,
Allentown, Wilmington, Easton and
Paterson We're given as its circuit.
with league meeting scheduled for
the Hotel Walton for Wednesday even
ing, March 20.
Atlantic Starts April 10
The Atlantic League season is to
open Wednesday, April 10, while Al.
w. Lawson has ordered his players to
report here Tuesday April 25, the
practice season to open Saturday,
| April 20, with the Paterson team in an
exhibition game.
The Pennsylvania State League, Of
which Abraham Rosenbluth, a New
York attorney, will probably be elected
president at its meeting scheduled for
the Bellevue -Stratford, Philadelphia,
on next Tuesday, will have Reading,
Harrisburg, Lancaster, Allentown, Lcb-
anon, Pottsville. with Jersey City and
| Elizabethport, the latter two Jersey
| towns, as its circuit
Organized baseball is reported back
of the Pennsylvania State League, and
| its promoters have money, as is being
shown, for all the leases on the ball
grounds in the various cities have been
paid for in cash. Rosenbluth claims
Lawson's league will never materialize.
only to-day he ran after us with q
| proposition to Vacate Reading, but
there was nothing doing" From the
outlook it means a baseball war on the
! old outlaw plan for Eastern Pennsyl-
vania this season.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
WELLYS CORNER

Classy baseball is promised when
the Buffalo Internationals come to
Harrisburg next month for Spring
training. Major league clubs now in
the South are writing for dates since
they learned that inducements will be
offered for them to stop off in Harris
burg. Indications are that the Giants,
Phillies. Athletics and one of the Chi
cago teams will visit Harrisburg be-
fore the regular season opens.
Promoters of the Pennsylvania State
League are working hard to complete
the circuit and be ready to start busi-
ness on March rs. 1t is understood
that organized baseball will give the
new league a big boost and already
offers have been made TO farm out
players. The one big difficulty is in
getting suitable grounds. When the
two years ago the property was taken
up for real estate. In many cities de-
sirable fields are scarce.
on what Central High does to-mor-
row in the game with Staelton will
depend the Central Pennsylvania in
terscholastic championship. The local
tossers believe the battle will be one
of the hardest of the season. Coach
Gaffney has been training his squad in
special work for the crucial game. A
victory is as important to Steelton as
it will be TO Central. The local boys
are after the leadership: and the Gaff-
ney crowd wants to keep out of the
cellar
With the annual relay carnival at
the University of Pennsylvania only
one month off, local track teams are