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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-10
By WILLIAM T. ROONEY

patrolman Of the 18th police district. Formerly
reserve stationed at 9TH and Chestnut
streets.
Yes, was one of the reserves sent
back to do beat in district, one of
the four members of the beef trust" who
had become too fat but before | go any
further want to say for once and for
all that I am perfectly satisfied with the
change.
The hundreds of automobilists who hike
down Chestnut street every day and the
thousands and thousands OF men and
women who scoot over the street cross
ings probably think that 1t is cinch for
a reserve to stand there all day waving
his arms back and forth. I'm not re-
serve any longer. so am free to say
that such an opinion is not only dead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-10
Frozen in Sunny South

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. !G.-Mystery sur
the disappearance last Wednes
day of A. V. Sceals. a wealthy banker
of Fountainbeau, Miss, was cleared up
yesterday when searching parties found
his body in the woods near here. Death
was due to freezing. Sceals was prominent
in Masonic and Elks circles The body
was found lying in a shallow ditch into
which Sceals apparently had fallen So
far as known this Is the first death, due
TO extreme cold, in this section,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-10
HANS SCHMIDT MUST DIE
Governor Whitman Refuses to Inter.
fere With Execution

ALBANY. n. Y. Feb. 1O.-Hans Schmidt,
the former priest convicted Of the murder
of Anna Aumuller in New York in Sep
tember. 1913. must pay the penalty for
his crime in the electric chair in Sing
Sing prison during the week of February
10. Governor Whitman last night de-
cllned TO interfere with the execution.
Governor Whitman in his statement
last night said he had reviewed the
medical testimony at Schmidt's trial and
also had had two physicians examine
portions of Miss Aumuller's body that
had been preserved at Cornell Medical
College.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-10
$500 Fire in Eighth Street Store

Fire of unknown origin swept the
women's clothing store of Harry Bass,
al SO6 North Sth street, shortly before :
o'clock this morning. The store Is on the
first floor Of the building owned by the
Salvation Army, which has its headquar-
ters on the second floor. Tho blaze was
discovered by Policeman Condor, of the
10th and Buttonwood streets station, who
heard the crash of plate glass caused by
the heat. The damage amounted to $500.
The fire was confined to the store
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
Notice Of Registration Of Women
Electors.

To the women electors of the City Of Owosso:
Take notice, that by virtue of 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 ONCE, East Main
street
3rd 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 oclock In the forenoon until
eight o'clock in the afternoon Of said day.
Dated March 18th, 1916.
ARTHUR H. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

seventy weeks" of special favor; for
this eunuch was not a Jewish proselyte
In every sense. eunuchs not being grant
ed the privileges Of the congregation.
The eunuch had come away from Je-
rusalem with manuscript copy Of the
Prophet Isaiah's writings-a very cost
ly treasure I'm those times. That he
was doing more than simply reading
aloud Is evidenced by his language to
Philip. The question. 'Understandest
thou what thou readest?" was test.
what he was reading. he would have
gladly said. 'Yes. friend. | thank God
that do. Do you also understand it,"
But had he been In the wrong cOndi
ton OF heart. his answer might have
been. Mind your own business Or
had he been hypocritical. he would
have protested knowledge Of the sub
ject and then. TO cover his real igno
rance. would have turned the CONVEX
sation into another channel.
The Gospel For the Meek.
1t was evidently Of Providence that
inc euHuC0 was CONSTRUCTING lSalu0 Do.
Like the majority Of the prophecies.
this could be understood only In the
light Of its fulfillment. and then only
by those in proper heart attitude and
under the instruction Of the Holy Spir.
It. Deacon Philip had been taught OF
God through the Apostles. and was
now able to communicate to the eu-
much the simple story Of the Gospel
that Christ had come into the world
to redeem mankind. had died for mans
sin, had arisen and assembled to glory:
that now God was calling out an elect
Little Flock to be joint-heirs with Jesus
In the Kingdom and that as soon as
this election should he completed. The
Messiah Jesus the Head. and the
Church His Body would be manifest.
ed in ruling and blessing power to all
mankind.-Acts 3:19-23.
Undoubtedly Philip further explain
ed to the eunuch that those who &C.
copied Christ as their Savior. and who
desired to become His disciples. taking
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate OF Andrew q.
Barry, deceased.
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. J dge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shtawassee, State OF
Michigan, comm ssiOners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of Gil 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,
and on Thurtdsy, the 9Th day OF July, A. ID.
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
tn At four months from the 9th day OF March,
A. ID. 1916, are allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims to said commissions for
adjustment and allo vance
Dated the 9th day of March. A. ID. 1915.
FRANK II. RUSH.
]. A. RICHARDSON.
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
Notice Of Election.
ctors 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 Monday, the Bird day Of April,
1916 for the purpose Of electing Commits
sioner OF Public Utilities for term OF three
years and Constable OF the City OF Owosso for
a term OF two years, and a supervisor In each
ward of said city.
The following named places are hereby
des grated according to resolution OF the
Commission OF the City OF owosso as the
polling places for said election:
First wsrd-No. 2i1 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. 1908 West Main street.
The polls Of said election will be open from
seven clock I'm the forenoon until FIVE o'clocR
In the afternoon.
Dated Feb. 25th 1916
ARTHUR II. DUMoND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

promptneSs to be baptized
Philip was ready to receive the
eunuch as fellow-member of the
Church Of Christ and to administer to
him the symbol of introduction into
the Body of Christ-baptism-as soon
as the eunuch gave evidence of having
accepted the Lord and of having made
conservation to Him. He made no re.
quest that the eunuch learn the cate
chism or confess something else. such
as wcl-meaning but mistaken men In
the Dark Ages promulgated as neces
sary nnd as explanatory of the Bible
Neither did he say, IL will write your
name aS member Of the Church and
will procure for you authority to
preach the Gospel in Ethiopis." No;
at that time the subject was not con
fused. befogged. as 1t is now.
On the contrary. Philip preached the
Gospel in its simplicity; and the
eunuch received II in like manner
Moreover. with the Gospel itself went
the right and the authority to declare
It. isaiah CT :1-3; Jeremiah 23:2S) All
who have received the amounting of
the Spirit. the JUNCTION from the Holy
One. are thus fully commissioned TO
toll forth the Good Tidings.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
Notice of Registration of Electors.
o the Electors of the City OF Owosso

TO the Electors OF the City OF Owosso:
Take notice, that thu 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, 1915, for the purpose OF
registering the qualified electors OF he 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 10
register.
The several boards of registration will meet
at the following places:
First ward-No. gil North Ball street.
Second ward-Times Printing office E. Main
street.
Third ward-City Hall. f ast Main street.
Fourth ward Voting Boo h, South Water
street.
Fifth ward-No 1905 West Main street.
Said Boards OF Registration will remain In
session from eight o'clock In the forenoon until
eight O'Clock in the afternoon.
Dated Feb. 25th. ,l9i6.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

SIohh FUND
Geo F'reet...... ................... 10 90
The following resolution was presented and
on motion OF Mr.. Hanscom, same was adopted,
ayes DeYoung, Hanscom, Rosevear:
Resolution No. 924.
Resolved by the Commission OF the City of
Owosso that at the regular election to be held
I'm this city upon the Bird day of April, A. ID.
1916, in addition to the other questions TO be
submitted TO the electors of this city at
of Owosso in the sum of Six Thousand Five
Hundred (x6. 0000) Dollars for the purchase
and construction OF a central public park
to be located upon the west side of Water
street between Mason and Main streets in said
City of Owosso, said sums of money so to be
raised to be used to purchase the necessary
lands, and to do the necessary grading leveling
and purchase the necessary materials To con
struct said park, be submitted to the electors OF
the City of Owosso for approval or rejection.
Said bonds to be dated October !, 1916 and
shall bear interest at the rate not to exceed
five per cent Is per cent? per annum, payable
semi-annually and shall be paid serially Five
Hundred (S5Oo0O) Dollars each year upon the
LIST day of October, A ID. 1917, 1918, 1919 1920
1921 1922, 1923, 1924 1925, 1926, 1927, 1925 1929
BE 1t further resolved that the form .of the
question to be submitted to the electors of this
city as provided In this resolution he printed
upon the ballots by the clerk OF the City of
Owosso as follows: Shall the City of OwoSso
issue serial bonds in the sum of Six Thousand
Five Hundred (t6,5O00O) Dollars payable Five
Hundred (f50O.00) Dollars each year upon the
first day of october, A. ID. 1917 To 1929 inclusive
for the purpose of purchasing and constructing
a central public parkY'
BE 1t further resolved that the clerk of the
City of Owosso Is hereby instructed to take
the necessary steps in the preparation of
ballots for the submission OF the foreg ding
question TO the electors of said city.
BE IL further resolved that the clerk of the
City OF Owosso he and Is herebv directed TO
give proper notice as required by law of the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
DEACON PHILIP AND
THE ETHIOPIAN
Acts SEQ I0-Mdrch 10.

'c'S FV-huIfH ~.
Another Faithful Deacon In the Early
Church-A Gentle "Feeling After
God"-co- ordination of Divine Prov.
licences Bringing These Together.
"Understondest thou chat thou readestr'-
Acts $780,
EACON PHILIP was just such
man as the Lord is pleased to
~ use in the service of the Truth
Having proved himself faith
ful in the work of sei-ing tables. he
had been made an ambassador for God
in the preaching Of the Gospel at Sa.
maria. Faithfulness in little things is
sure to bring larger opportunities.
We are not Informed by what means
1.-The angel OF the Lord spake unto
Philip" sending him to the road on
which he would find the eunuch's char,
lot. 1t was a time when the Lord used
miraculous means OF communication
more than at present, doubtless for the
very purpose OF establishing both the
faith and the work of His servants
Today we walk more by faith. less by
sight and miracle. Yet so bright is the
light shining upon the Word that we
have much advantage every way. even
over the early Church. There were no
New Testament writings then
The eunuch belongedto the kingdom
of Meroe. which lay OH rhe right bank
of the Nile. and thence east to the
mountains Of Abyssinia. He was a
court officer. evidently deeply religious.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

Statesmen WANTED-We want
live Statesmen to sell the fastest selling
Silo on the market Many exclusive
and superior features. Good PROPOSE
ton for local man or traveller. Live
wires only. Address nearest office,
Nappanee Lbr 81 Mfg. Co.
Nappanee, Ind, Williamsport, Pa
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

who had come
into contact with
the Jewish reli-
gion. In his re-
ligious fervor he
had gone up to
Jerusalem to wor.
ship and to gain
additional knowl-
edge Of the true
God. Evidently
this occurrence
was after the
close of ISraal'S
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

time and place of holding said election the
electors are entitled to vote thereon and the
question to be voted upon, said notice to set
forth fully the purposes and objects OF said
election as fully as the same are set forth in
this resolution.
The following resolution was presented and
on motion Of Mr. Hanscom same was adopted,
ayes DeYoung, Hanscom Rosevear:
Resolution No. s25.
Resolved by the Commission OF the City of
Owosso that at the regular election to be held
in this city upon the 3rd day OF Apr !, A. ID,
1916 in addition to the other questions to be
election the question OF bonding the city of
Owosso in the sum OF Thirty Thousand
centralizing of the fire department Of the City
OF Owosso, said sums OF money so to be
raised to be used to purchase the necessary
,and eonstTuCy see pudding OF
trucks, and other necessary equipment In the
said centralizing and motoriZing OF the fire
department, tbe submitted to the electors of
said city for approval or rejection. Said bonds
to be dated June 1, 1916 and shall bear interest
at rate not to exceed five per cent Is per cent?
per annum, payable semi-annually, and shall
be payable serially Two Thousand (t2, OOO. OOJ
Dollars each year upon the LIST day OF June
A. ID. 1917 1918, 1919 1920 1921. 1922 1928, 1924,
1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 1929, 1880, and 1881.
Be 1t further resolved that the form Of the
question to be submitted to the electors of this
city as provided In this resolution be printed
upon the ballots by the city clerk as follows:
Shall the City OF Owosso issue serial bonds
in the sum Of Thirty Thousand tS30.0c0,00) Dol
lars payable Two Thousand (e2,0Ol00) Dollars
each year upon the LIST day Of June Of the years
from 1917 to 1881 inclusive, for the purpose Of
centralzing and motorizing the fire department
OF the City OF Owosso"
Be IL further resolved that the clerk Of the
City OF Owosso Is hereby instructed to take the
necessary steps in the preparation Of ballots
for the submission of the foregoing question to
the electors of said city.
Be 1t further resolved that the clerk OF the
City OF Owosso be and Is hereby directed to
give proper notice as required by law OF the
time and place OF holding said election, the
purpose Of the same, and that women tax
PAYERS, having the qualification OF male
electors are entitled TO vote thereon. and the
question to be voted upon, said notice to set
forth fully the purposes and objects OF S aid
election as fully as the same are set forth In
this resolution.
Mr. Rosevear moved that the Commission
adj ,urn until March "a, which prevailed, ayes
DeYoung, Hanscom Rosevear.
JAZZ DE YOUNG.
ARTHUR Il. DUMOND.
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

up their cross to
folio w ii l III.
should give their
a s 3 e n t to this
matter by bap-
tism. Apparently
1t did not take the
eunuch long to de.
G lie what his
course should be;
and his readiness
Of heart to follow
the Lamb Is indi.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE COMMISSION.

Owosso, March 18th, 1915
Regular meeting o: the Commission, Mayor
DeYoung presiding.
Members present, DeYoung Hanscom, Rose
wear.
The minutes OF the last regular meeting were
read and approved as printed.
PETITIONS
The following petition was presented and
referred to the department OF public utilities:
Petition No. 73O.
TO the Commission Of the City OF Owosso:
The undersigned property owners respectfully
petition your honorable body to cause a street
lamp to be placed $50 feet from the corner of
Corunna Road on Harrison avenue,
Signed:
Harriet I.inaberry Moore and others.
The following petition was presented and
referred to the Mayor:
Petition No. 73l.
To the Mayor and City Commissioners of
Owosso, Mich:
We the undersigned hereby petition your
honorable body to cause the cleaning and re-
moval OF Ice and water from the sidewalk on
the property situated at the corner OF Washing
ton and Mason streets and presumed to be
owned by the Masonic lodge OF this city.
E F Hayward and others.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
NEW BUSINESS

The following resolution was presented and
on motion OF Mr.. Rosevear same was adopted,
ayes DeYoung, Hanscom, Rosevear.
March 3D. 1916.
Resolved by the Commission of the City of
Owosso that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
amounts shown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17
Resolution No, p25.

The following resolution was presented and
on motion OF Mr.. Hanscom same was adopted,
ayes DeYoung, Hanscom, Rosevear:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

State OF Michigan. The Circuit Court fof the
County OF Shiawassee. in Chancery
Heman B. Sturtevant &
william j. Blood,
Lain
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

Il. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-03-17

The following resolution was presented an
on motion OF Mr.. Hanscom, same was adopted
ayes DeYoung, Hanscom, Rosevear:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-27
Nebraska
Toss of Coin Will
Decide Nomination
In Hall County

r GRAND ISLAND. Neb, April 26-
dspeciall An interesting supervisor
nomination contest resulted Ia this
county al tho recent primaries out Of
four democratic candidates for the nomi-
nation in Dictriet No. 2 centoring at
Cairo. Neb,. Mr. stoegcr. the prcaent In
cumbent received tho democratic nomi-
nation by small margin Of five vetes.
out Of three candidates for the nomlna-
ton on the republican side Mr. Gates
and Mr.. Mccormick RIM tic ~ ninety
two votes. Charles Taylor Of Cameron
precinct a democratic aspirant brought
contest demanding recount on tho the
Dry that votes with cross after the
name had been thrown out A recount
was, therefore. had. resulting IN Mr..
stoogers nomination by ak votes in
stead Of five, but Increasing tho ropubs
lican candidates who were tied by two
votes each, leaving the tie undecided.
The county clerk Ia now compelled 10
call In the candidates and induce them
to decide the tie by Tipping coin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-27
Drink Water To
Avoid Sickness
Says Authority
Glass of hot water before
breakfast daily keeps the
doctor away.

Sanitary science has Of late made rapid
strides with results that are Of untold
blessing 10 humanity. The latest nppll-
cation Of It's untiring research Is the
recommendation that II 10 as necessary
20 ATTEND to internal sanitation Of The
drainage system Of the human body as
II Is to the drains Of the house
Those OF w who are accustomed 10
feel dun and heavy when wo arise, split
ting headache. stuffy from n cold, foul
tongue. nasty bropth. acid stomach. can,
instead, feel as fresh rs daisy by
opening the sluiees Of the system each
morning and flushing out The whole Of
the internal poisonous stagnnnt matter.
Everyone. whether ailing, sick or we'll,
should each morning before breakfast,
drink glass Of real hot wntcr with n
teaspoonful Of limestone phosphate IN
II TO wash from the stomach, liver and
bowels the previous days iudgestible
waste. sour bile and poisonous toxins,
thus cleansing. swcetenlng and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before put
ting more food into the stomach. The
action or hot water and limestone phos,
phate on an empty stomach IA wonder
fully invigoratng. II cleans out all the
sour lamentations, gases, waste and
acidlty and gives one splendid appc-
lite for breakfast While you are en-.
joying your breakfast the phosphatcd hot
water is quietly extracting large vol
ume Of water from the blood and getting
ready for thorough flushing Of all the
inside organs.
The millions OF people who are both.
cred with constipation, bilious spells.
stomach trouble rheumatic stiffness
others who have aallow skins blood
disorders and slekly complcxIons are
urged to get quarter pound Of lime
stone phosphate from the drug store
This will cost very little. but IL sufrl-
Client to make anyone pronounced Grant
on the subject Of internal sanitation
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-04-27
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