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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Members of the Praireville Aid So
ciety spent a busy day Wednesday in
tying comforters at the home Of Mrs.
Martin Graham. eight miles northwest
of town. At noon the hostess served
dinner, assisted by Miss Nina Nc
1y;Lto.~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

DR.. and Mrs. r. E. Keyser, 301 West
State street, are parents Of a son. born
at o'clock this morning at the Dea-
coness hospital. The new arrival who
makes the second boy in the family,
weighed seven pounds, and was
christ ned John
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

The class in citizenship of the Polit-
ical Equality League. will meet Friday
afternoon at o'clock in the public Ii
hrpry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Mrs. Guy Smith, of Paulina, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Fields, left this morning for hel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Mrs. J. Fl. Schmedika,. Of Radcliffe,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Lenora G. Edwa rds, left this morning
for her home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22
OLE, futile. 1ewe.er ana opt,cian.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Klatt, of Mel
bourne. were in the city today on their
way to Mason City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

A big number Of persons have re-
ceived valuable premiums this week,
from saving Marco coupons. Start to-
morrow to buy Marco products. they
are of superior quality and no higher
in price Myers grocery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Because of Washington's birthday
and it's attendant festivities, members
Of the soldiers home have arranged for
a special movie" at the assembly hail
tonight, when a five-reel picture, 1.-THE
Man From Manhattan" will be
soroanod
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Members Of the Tabea society of the
German Evangelical church will be en-
tertained by the sisters at the Deacon
ess hospital this evening. A patriotic
program, in keeping with Washington's
birthday, will be given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Mayor J. A. Turner, of Albion, was in
the city today ON his way home from
Des Moines, where he attended the
state druggists convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Yungwirth
left this morning for Luverne to visit
the formers parents, Nh and Mrs.
John Yungwirth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Mrs. CORTLAND B. Lamb, of Water
loo, came Wednesday and is visiting
Miss Mamie Dawson. who is a patient
at the Deaconess hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-22

Rev. G. o. Whitley, of Oskaloosa,
superintendent of the evangelistic work
in the Friends church in this state, will
give a lecture at the Friends church
this evening. The meeting is open to
the public.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Notice of Public Improvement

And of Special Assessment No. 145 for
the construction of n sewer on East
Genesee street between Oak street and
Dewey street.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Pursuant to n resolution of the Commits
sion of the City of Owosso adopted mt a
session held upon the 9TH day of April
A. ID. 1917. notice Is hereby given that the
City of Owosso proposes to make the fol
lowing Improvement, viz:
To construct sewer on East Genesee
street between Oak street and Dewey
street
That the plans and specifications and
estimates of cost are on file in my Office
for public inspection; that the Commits
sion have designated as the special assess
ment district upon which the special as
sessment for said Improvement shall be
levied all the lots and parcels of land
fronting and abutting upon said proposed
Improvement, the same to be assessed ac-
cording to benefits.
The Commission of the City of Owosso
will meet ut its regular session on Mon
day, the 30th day of April, "A. ID. 1917, al
Z 80 o'clock In the afternoon, when 1t will
hear objections to the improvement as
aforesaid and to the district to be assess
ed.
special assessment heretofore made by the
City Assessor for the purpose of defray-
ing that portion of the costs which the
Commission decided should be paid and
provement as aforesaid Is now on file In
my Office for public inspection. The Com.
mission Of the City Of Owosso will meet
at Its regular session on Monday April
30th, A. ID. 1917, at 1880 o'clock in the
afternoon to review the special assessment
and hear any objections to any assessment
which may be made by any person deem
ing himself aggrieved thereby.
Dated April 18th, 1917.
ARTHUR II. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Notice for Appearance.

STATE OF MTCHIGAN-Th 35th judicial
Circuit, In Chancery.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County of Shiawassee, In the City OF Co
runa, on the 3Oth day or December, 1916.
Frand A. Weidman, Plaintiff,
Sarah Clark, ct al, Defendants.
In this cause on filing the bill of com
plant herein sworn to by the above named
plaintiff setting forth the fact that, after
a diligent search and inquiry, he has been
unable to ascertain the whereabouts of any
OF the defendants above named, and wheth'
personal representatives and assigns of
them are living or dead, or their names
or places or residence, and that they are
necessary parties to this suit and proceed
Whereas, Said suit is brought to quiet
title to the following described lands and
premises situate in the Township Of Mid
dlebmry, County of Shiawassee and State
of Michigan, and more. particularly de.
scribed as the southeast quarter ~ of
the southwest quarter GA of section twen-
more or less; also the east half (1a) of the
northwest quarter (A) of section twenty
eight (2S) containing eighty 800 acres,
of the following described land: The
northwest. quarter (A) of the northwest
Quarter 90, except a strip of land con
and a piece Of land containing two (2)
acres in the northwest corner of section
twenty eight (2s), all in Township seven
G) north Of range one % east, Shiawas-
see County, Michigan.
Therefore, ON motion of Seth Q. Pulver,
attorney for the plaintiff, 1t is ordered that
Sarah Clark, Martin Simpson, William Co
vert, Francis G. Terrill, Hiram Perry, Sarah
Perry, Oscar p. George, Ezra w. Sykes
and Sarah Il. Sykes, and their unknown
heirs, devisees, iegatees, personal repre-
sentatives and assigns, enter their appear
ance in this cause within three months
from the date of this order, and that with
In twenty days from the date Of this order
the plaintiff cause this order to be publish
ed In the Owosso Times, one of the news
papers of Shiawassee County, said publ
cation to be continued for six weeks in
succession.
SELDEN s. MINER
Circuit Judge
SETH Q. PULVER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Business Address, Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
PREVENT POTATO SCAB.
Treatment For Tubers Intended to 3,
Used For Seed.

Used For Seed.
The per cent of scabby tubers in this
seasons crop will be reduced II seed
potatoes are treated with formalin or
corrosive sublimate before being cut to
plant, says Professor Il. l.. Fitzpatrick In
the Orange Judd Farmer. The formalin
treatment consists Of soaking the tu-
bers for two hours In a solution Of for
maldehyde and water at the rate Of
one pint to each thirty gallons Of wa
ter. The other treatment uses two
ounces Of corrosive sublimate to each
fifteen gallons Of water. Corrosive
sublimate Is very poisonous and should
be used with care.) Tubers are given
the same time in this liquid as In the
fOrmalin.
Either treatment may be given by
placing the tubers In an old gunny sack
and lowering them into a barrel or tub
containing the liquid. Tubers may be
spread out on the grass or barn floor to
dry, after which they are ready to cut
and plant. Any number of sacks of po-
.tatoes may be treated in either solu-
ton. Since formalin evaporates very
rapidly, the vessel containing it is kept
covered to preserve the strength Of the
LIQUID.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20

envi0us side show man. Just before
the close of the fair stranger entered
the building and. passing by the dis
plays Of fruit and vegetables, paused
before Jumbo. He drew a tapeline
from his pocket and carefully verified
the measurements. Then he inspected
the others Of the group and tested the
at last, well satisfied, he turned away.
"Are you the grower Of the prize
pumpkin" he asked Peter some hours
later.
II reckon I am" Peter answered
proudly. "That punkin was grown
right there in the cornfield."
II understand, Of course" said the
stranger slowly, "that the pumpkins
On exhibition are the largest you have.
Would you mind showing me the small
est you raisedT
Peter lit the lantern and led the way
to the barn where they were stored.
MAY I ask how you obtained the
varietyT
"By Gross fertilizing the blossoms"
Peter replied. "It's the only one Of
my experiments that's been anything
Of success"
EYES," said the stranger, sit is sue
cess, a very decided success. Indeed, I
am authorized by the Imperial Seed
company to offer you $4,000 for the
Seeds"
The lantern swayed n-Peter's trem-
bling hands, and mist gathered in his
eyes. Even in his widest dreams he
had never hoped for any such sum as
this. Five thousand dollars-why, that
was more than the farm was worth.
He could fix up the house and have
Martha home for Thanksgiving. He
turned away his face that the stranger
might not see his JOY as he answered:
"You may have the punkins on them
terms"
The news that Peter had sold his
pumpkins for $1,000 spread like Wild
fire over the county. Those who had
seen Jumbo boosted of it's size and
beauty and began to refer to Peter,
whom they had always called Shiftless
Peter, as 'Halsey, the Pumpkin King"
The neighbors watched the improve
| ments he made with envious eyes and
whispered that sooner or later the
money would all be squandered on
foolish experiments.
But it wasn't, and one glad October
day Peter drove through the russell
fields to Martha's old home. She was
sitting on the steps Of her fathers
home eagerly watching the passersby.
When she saw Peter she sprang to her
feet with little low cry Of Joy and
ran to meet him.
He took her in his strong arms and
crushed her to him. For awhile neither
cared for other speech than that of
clasped hands and long, long kisses,
but at last Peter said tenderly:
"Pve come to take YOU home again,
Marthy. can't live without you no
how, but I've turned over a new leaf,
and I'm going to do different than 1
have. VIII you come and give your
Shiftless Peter another chancer
YES" she answered, and her face
was as radiant with happiness as that
Of the girl he had welded seven years
before. "But, oh, thought you would
never comet"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Success of a
Dreamer
Experimenter In Plant Culture
Gains Rich Reward
By PEARL HOWARD CAMPBELL
Copyright by Pearl Howard Campbell

The mellow light OF a Wisconsin
september lay over Rock valley. In
The orchards the apples were ripening
and dropping one by one to heaps be-
meath the trees. The stubble lands
the low lying hills, dotted with clumps
or trees, and the pastures had vet the
rich greenness of the summer. But
the subtle change that marks the com.
Ing Of autumn was already beginning
to manifest itself In the cornfelds
The summer had been backward and
cold. Crops that should have been
abundant We're almost a failure.
Peter Halsey, sitting on the top rail
OF the dilapidated fence between the
pasture and the cornfield, viewed the
struggling stalks and the poor, unde-
veloped ears with a disgust which he
made no effort to conceal. The crop,
as usual, was failure, but scattered
thickly through the field were NAM
moth golden pumpkins that seemed to
hold all the garnered rays Of many a
sunny day.
For Peter, dreamer and believer in
followed the footsteps Of his shiftless
ancestors and planted his corn and
pumpkins together. His more prac-
teal neighbors had long ceased to do
this, claiming, what was quite true,
that the pumpkins interfered with the
thorough cultivation of the corn and
that neither did as well. However, all
theories fail In a bad season, and this
year Peters crop was abundant, while
his neighbors had neither corn nor
pumpkins.
Peter looked at them with a satisfied
smile on his face.
my, but there's pile of punkins out
therew he unused. "Ain't they whop-
pers? Bet they amt punkin In the
whole state Of Wisconsin that can beat
that biggest one of mine. And the pies
won't they be great, thought"
5 He smacked his lips In anticipation
Of the coming treat. Just then the
Wescott children on their way to
school began to sing as they passed
the house:
peter. Peter. punkin eater.
Had a wife and couldn't keep her!"
"Drat them young unsv' Peter NUT
tered savagefy. "If l could catch 'em
I'd give 'em trouncin' they'd remem-
Der for one whilev'
The sight of Peter sitting on the fence
Of the pumpkin field suggested the last
couplet, and they called mockingly:
Better put her In punkin shell.
Then you'll keep her very WELL"
Touched to the quick, he climbed
YEARLY down from the fence and went
to his work. The smile that softened
his rugged features and made them al
most beautiful was gone. and In its
place was look of heartrending woe,
Of bitter grief that knew no resig-
nation. In his momentary pride In his
pumpkins he had forgotten the shadow
that lay over his household.
The nonsensical nursery rhine was
true. Martha Halsey, who married him
against the will of her parents, who
prophesied that no good would ever
come to Halsey, and who had loved
and believed in him for seven years,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
NOTICE

STATE OF MICHIGAN-Th 35th Judicial
Circuit In Chancery.
Suit pending In the Circuit Court for the
County or -Shiawassee at the City OF Co,
runna, on the 9th day or March, 1917.
Sadie Bell McGillvra, Plaintiff,
VS..
Daniel Lyon, ct al, Defendants.
In this cause on filing the Bill Of Com
plant herein sworn to by the above named
a diligent search and inquiry, she has been
unable to ascertain the whereabouts of any
of the defendants above named, and wheth-
er the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees,
personal representatives and assigns OF
them are living or dead, or their names or
places or residence, and that they are
necessary parties to this suit and proceed
title to the following described lands and
premises situate I'm the City Of OwossO,
Shiawassee County and State of Michigan,
One acre Of land as follows: Commenc-
ing twenty-six (26l rods east of the west
line of the west half 90 Of the northwest
north SECTION Of range eh three eas
Shiawassee County, Michigan, and two (2j
rods north of the south line of said west
half lh( Of the northwest quarter (A) of
east eight (S) rods thence north twenty
COD rods; thence west eight (S) rods;
thence south twenty COO rods to the place
of beginning.
Therefore, on motion of Seth @. Pulver,
Attorney for Plaintiff, it Is ordered that
Daniel Lyon and his unknown heirs, de-
visees, legatees, personal representatives
and assigns enter their appearance in this
cause within three months from the date
of this order, and that within twenty days
from the date of this order the plaintiff
cause this order to be published in the
Owosso Times, one of the newspapers of
Shiawassee County, said publication to be
continued for SIX weeks In succession.
SELDEN s. MINER,
SETH q. PULVER, Circuit Judge.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Business Address: Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate OF Thomas
E. Castle. deceased.
We the undersigned. having beer appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. J dye 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 Owosso Savings
Bank, In. the City of Owosso. in said
County, on Tuesday the g2nd day of May. A.
D. 1917 and on Monday, the 23rd dav OF July, A..
ID. 1917, 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
that four months from the 2ist day OF March,
A. ID. 1917, are allowed TO creditors to pre-
sent their claims To said commissioner rs for
adjustment and allo vance.
Dated the 2ist day OF March, A. ID. 1917
ASA d. WaIPPLE,
s. G. PATCHELL.
Sat Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20

close to 200 pounds" he SAID as he
lifted 1t carefully on to the scales.
"Must be don't see straight" he add
ed, "or, great Caesar, he weighs $50
A week later he loaded Jumbo-who
proudly bore the inscription
JUMBO
KING OF PUMPKINS
WEIGHT $50
CIRCUMFERENCE FEET
GROWN BY PETER HALSEY
into the wagon with several others
nearly as large and drove to the fair
grounds. All day throngs of admiring
spectators crowded into the agricul-
tural building to see 1t. Beside the
mammoth pumpkin the wonders Of the
hairless calf and the winged horse Of
the side shows faded into insignifi-
canoe.
Housewives tapped it's yellow rind
as they speculated on its flavor and
wondered how many pies 1t would
make. At night 1t proudly wore two
ribbons, the blue of the first premium
and a yellow one denoting that it had
been awarded the special prize Of $40
offered for the largest vegetable on ex-
hibition.
Yet Peter was not satisfied, although
he had been offered $50 for 1t by the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Order Of Publication.

state OF Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County OF Shiawassee.
AT a session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held at the Probate ONCE Ia the City
Of Coruuna, or Thursday. the 18th day Of
April in the year one thousand niue hundred
and sixteen.
Present, Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF EDWARD j
Howell dec ased.
ZION reading and filing the petition OF Mabe
Howell. praying that administra i,n OF said
estate may be granted 10 Gustav +. Ftiegel CT
some other suitable person
IL is ordered. that the 18th CAV OF MAY
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon at said Pro
bate once, be assigned for hear lngsaid petition
And IL Is further ordered. that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous 10 said day OF hearing in The OwossC
Times. a newspaper printed aud circulating In
said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate,
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
"pRAr THEM YOUNG UNsw PETER NUT
TERED sAvAGELY.

had suddenly decided to leave him and
90 back to her fathers.
'It amt any use, Peter" she had
said. "Pm tired Of working indoors
and out trying to make a living, while
you fool away your time on expert
ments. In all the seven years I've been
married I amt never had nothing new
but the calico dresses I bought with
the egg money. And I'm sick OF It!
"I want decent house, and want
to live like other folks, go to meeting
and have the sewing society to tea.
didn't believe pa when he said yon was
shiftless. thought 1t was because you
didn't have nobody to spruce you up
and help you save. And kept on hop
ing that things would be different after
awhile. but they amt. Not bet That
You've been kind to me. for you have"
Martha wiped away tear and went
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
UnpalatabIe.

First Bird-What's wrong with that
worm that you didn't finish It?
Second Bird guess it's one of those
worms that turned Boston Transcript.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Commissioners, Notice.


In the matter OF the estate OF Louise G. Crate
deceased.
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate
In and for the County OF Shfawassee, state of
Michigan, Commissioners TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate. do her by Rive notice
that we will meet at the Union State Bank
In the Village OF Laingsbu-g. In said
County on Monday, the 2lst day OF May, A.
D. 1917 and on Friday, the Goth day OF July,
A. ID. 1917 at ten o'clock IN the forenoon of each
adjusting ell claims against said estate, and that
four months from the 10th day OF March,
A. u. 1917. are allowed to creditors to present
III cir claims to said Commissioners for adjust.
ment and allowance.
Dated the 10th day OF March, A. ID. 1917.
ORSON J. LELAND,
r. B. PUTNAM,
WILLIAM II. HUNT,
SO At Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20

PlaintiHS
Mosley Stoddard. ct al,
Defendants.
plant herein sworn to by the above named
plaintiffs setting forth the fact that, after a
diligent search and inquiry, they have been
unable to ascertain the whereabouts OF any OF
unknown heirs. devisees, iegatees, personal
representatives and assigns Of them are
living or dead or their names or places of
residence, and that they are necessary parties
to this suit and proceeding; and
Whereas, said suit Is brought to quiet title
to the following described lands ana premises
situate In the Township OF Middlebury, County
of Shiawassee and State Of Michigan. and
more particularly described as the southwest
quarter (4) OF Section Twenty-Five 1857. Town
seven ca North, Range One ~ East, except
the school house site, and the East Thirty (3O)
acres of the southeast quarter 90 OF the
northwest quarter 90 OF Section Twenty five,
(25) all In Town Seven az North o Range One
% East, Michigan.
Therefore. on motion of Seth @. Pulver,
Attorney for the Plaintiffs, it is oIoered that
Mosley Stoddard. Elijah Potter, Silas Potter,
Re- Kama @. Potter, Roxanna @. Tumble.
Dexter b. Proper, Samuel Y Kinyon. Roxina
@. Tumble, John r. Potter, Eva G. Stebbins,
and their unkLown heirs. devlses, legatees,
personal representatives and assigns enter
their appearance in this cause within three
months from the date OF this order, and that
within twenty days from the date OF this order
the plaintiff cause this order to be published
in The Owosso Times one of the newspapers
of Shiawassee County. said publication to be
continued for six weeks in succession.
SELDEN s MINER,
Circuit Judge.
SETH @. PULVER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Business Address: Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
SICK ANIMALS

A BIG BOOK on diseases of Horses,
Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Poultry, mailed
tree. Humphreys Veterinary Medicines,
1S6 William Street, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20
Commissioners Notice.

SOItEttiootOUCtS
10 the matter Of the estate OF Rebecca
Smith, deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan. commissioners 10 receive, examine
and adjust oil claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the Probate ONCE
In the City OF Corunna In said County on
Monday the 4ih day OF June, A. y. 1917, and on
Wednesday, the 9Th day OF August. A. ID. 1917. 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 that four months
from the eth day OF April A. ID. 1917. are
allowed to creditors TO present their claims 70
said Commission, RS for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated the 7th day OF April, A. d. 1917.
j, b. WALLACE,
JOHN DYNES,
Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-04-20

WE WANT ;n man O Q, woman inc every err,
already represented, to introduce BROWN HERB
TABLETS guaranteed remedy for Constipation,
Indigestion and Dyspepsia. Over 1905 profit,
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