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The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Self-Control.

If, taxed by obnoxious affairs, you
feel like giving away to anger or re-
volt, then hasten to get away from
your own self and do not yield to
Impressions that are liable to rob you
of your Sclf-possessIon. The more
we exercise Jur viii IN maintaining
our mental "luipoisc. tllr ISIcr this
control becomes for US Marcus Au-
reliuS.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Systematic Procedure.

~ don't believe we can stand all
these additional expenditures you are
planning"
well, Charley, dear" replied young
Mrs. TOrkins, "Iil tell you what He II
do. Wen go ahead and make them,
just the same, aud you can be oh
nittee to observe and determine wheth-
er the experiment is success.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Editorial Comment.

ing the aIl,-"d poem you submittet
eatitlcd "On, fog the Wings of tt
Dove" F''l your Information W.
might 8Id rl.st. II you keep ON singing
n than SJram you will soon hr wiiiinl
=, conn, .4l-, on a srcunI-hand chers,
4IudvlpH
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
RESIDENCE FOR SALE

We are going to 60 east to live
and must dispose Of our residence
property in Ordway. The residence
has rooms and Is modern; in an
excellent location. See It and you
will see its advantages. J. L. Murray.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Club Meeting

The Thursday Afternoon club will
meet with Mrs. f. o. McCleary Feb
ruary s. The following program will
be given:
Roll call-Quotations from Mer-
chant of Venice.
Merchant of Venice. Act " and V
Mrs. D. F. Bartlett.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

ESTRAYED-2 COLTS; ONE RED
ish bay, long yearling filly, heavy
draft colt with black main and tail,
white spot in face and left hind foot.
One long yearlins solid black horse
colt, slender driving type. Bolles
Bros, Crowley.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

TIE Rerendo hotel is again closed.
Mrs Herndon who had been conduct
ing it has returned to her former
home in New Mexico.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
To Hold F-iendr'1ip.

One way to hold II friend is to use
your hand often sinking his.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
STALLION .ExCEIsTOR,

On account Of moving ! viii sell
the we'll known stallion ''Excslsior." !"
Weighs 1900 Lbs. y m. old. Pins
trim and perfect cendiE1on.
=. ,. BSavsa1y or1wAy.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Truth Universal.

lie who seeks Truth should be OF
10 country.-Nnltnirc.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

WATER FOR, SALE
We have Twin Lakes and Meredith
water for sale. Inquire of The New
ton Lumber Co., Pueblo, Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
THE oRDwAY NEW FRA

Public Sale Dates
announced by
F. G. Adam q Son, the Auctionoces
Friday, Feb. 9-E. A. Allison.
Friday, Feb. 16.--W. w. Wright.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

LOST OR sTRAYED, BROWN COLT,
mo. old, star in forehead, small
lump right front knee. Suitable re-
ward. Notify J. S. Work, Jr,. or the
New Era
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

Crt~' 20 ale? A Want ADJ
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
WuV not give your lad
w / the same training?

wAV iioC give your lac
VIII / the same training
When was a growing lad, and came
upon many words in my reading that
did not unGerstand. my mothcr. in
stead Of giving me the definition when
applied to her, uniformly sent me To
the dictionary to learn II, md in this
way gradually learned many things
bclides the meaning of the individual
word in question among other thinrs.
how to use dictionary. and the great
p.'aSure and advantage there might
be in the use of the dictionary.
Afterwards. when went to the village
school. my chief diversion, nfter les.
sons were learned and before tbcx
were rccitcd. was in turning over the
pages Of the Unabridged OF thon.
days. Now the most modern Iyn..
b-idged -theNEW INTERNATIONAL
gives me pleasure Of the ssme sort
30 far as my knowledge extends, II 1.
At present the best Of the one-volum.
dictionaries. and quite sufficient a.,
all ordinary uses. Even tho,s -.
possens the splendid dietioaarsss 4.
several volumes will yet and Il = sr.,t
convenience to have this, which /. J.
compact. 30 fall. and % tsustvorthv
- to leave, In most easss, IIttls 4. :.
dcslred."- Albert 9. Cook, n, ,D.LI.n
Professor Of the EngllsA Laarua., ..S
Litsraturs. Yale Univ. Aprll n isIi.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR LIVE
stock-One nearly new Ford auto,
electric starter and all equipments
f. G. Burnside.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02

FOR SALE-BICYCLE, IN GOOD
condition. See Hugar Propst, at
Workers restaurant.
The Ordway new era., 1917-02-02
Want Ad Column

SPRING WAGON, PRACTICALLY
good as new, for sale for less than
half price w. L. Strever 1913
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
Tabernacle Dsd,ca cd.
CONTINUED from page III

feelings you would be lost or this
old Bible is not worth the paper it is
printed on.
81 don't care how you pray he
said, shaking a finger at the audience
for emphasis. "Iswouldn judge a
mans character by what he says in
prayer meeting. If wanted to know
what kind of man he was l would
trade horses with him or try to buy a
secondhand automobile from him next
day. The fellow who says, Amen
loudest in a prayer meeting may skin
You later in horse deal.
eff you have sin covered up in
your heart, you are quarantined
against spiritual usefulness. Until
you clear your conscience Of that Sc
cret sin you cannot gain spiritual
power. The spirit is very sensitive.
He will not work in an unclean
heart" ,.,s,A
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
Notice of Proposed Closing of
Street.

TO All Whom 1t May Concern
Take'notice, that pursuant to reso-
luton certified under my hand and the
seal of the City of Owosso, the COM
mission of the said city will meet up
on Monday the Goth dav of January
A. ID. 1917, at 1880 O'Clock in the
afternoon Of said day for the purpose
of hearing objections to the proposed
discontinuance, vacation and abolish
ing of Second Street form the south
side of Oliver Street south to the Shi.
awassee river in the City OF
Owosso. Objections may be filed in
my Office in writing by any person
interested up until the day and hour
above mentioned. The annexed reso-
luton was passed by the Commission
of said City on the End day of January,
A. D. 1917, and in pursuance OF
said resolution this notice is given:
Resolution No. 99i.
Resolved, BY the Commission Of the City
of Owosso, that 1t is hereby deemed ad-
visable to vacate, discontinue and abolish
tain street described as follows: Second
street in said City Of OwOsso from the
south side of Oliver street south to the
Sbiawassee river. Be it further
Resolved, That this Commission appoint
Monday, the 10Th day of January, A. ID.
1917, at 1880 o'clock in the afternoon of
said date as the time when this Commits
sion will meet at the Office of the City
Clerk of said City, and hear objections to
the vacating, disseminating and abolishing
of said street.
The City Clery Is hereby directed to give
notice according to the terms of the Char
ter of the City of Owosso of such meeting
which said notice shall be published once
week for not less than two weeks before
the time appointed for such meeting in one
of the newspapers circulated and published
In the City of OwossO.
Dated January 4th, 1917.
ARTHUR ii. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
Death Of Jacob A. sutton.

Jacob A. Sutton, aged So years, died
Sunday at his home on King street.
after long illness of Bright's disease
aud heart trouble, folio wing breaking
down three years ago. The funeral was
neld Wednesday afternoon at the home,
Rev E. J. Warren officiating.
Mr.. Sutton was born in New York
state in 1853. coming with his parents
to Corunna when young man, and he
has resided in Corunna and Owosso
since. In 1878 he was married to Miss
ALA Dunn, who survives him. with one
daughter, Mrs. Daisy Struthers OF
Owosso, and one sister, Mrs. William
Durham of Corunna, and three brothers,
Eugene of Caledonia, Dell of Chicago.
and Frank of Bancroft.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

The guests gath
cred about and
s a n & son g s.
Hymns, ballads
and old fol k
songs were en-
joyed. T b e Il
when midnig ht
came the host.
unless a clergy
man was pres
ent, repeated a
short prayer, CIV
ing thanks for
favors of the
past year and
asking Provi.
dence to shower
blessings upon
them all during
I he com In 6
twelvemOnth "in
accordance with
thy divine will"
Another song
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
AN ORDINANCE TO provide for the APP

AN ORDINANCE TO provide for the ap-
pointment of City Assessor of the City
Of Owosso.
The City of Owosso Ordains:
Section 1. That the City Commission of
the City of OwossO shall on the second
Monday of January of each year appoint
a City Assessor, which said appointment
shall be by majority vote of the Commits,
sion, which said City Assessor shall hold
his Office for one year from the first day
Of the following February and shall dis
charge such duties as shall be assigned to
him by the Commission of the City of
OwossO from time to time.
Section 2. The salary of the City Asses
sor shall be one thousand dollars per an
nun, to be paid in monthly installments.
Section 3. ALI ordinances of the City in
consistent with the provisions of this ordi-
nance are hereby repealed.
) Section 4. This ordinance shall take i'm
mediate effect.
Passed and approved January End, 1917.
Attest: Mayor
ARTHUR ii. DUMOND,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
NORTH owosso FARMERS CLUB

NOR II Wv OO0O f1nMhnS CLO
With fair attendance of members
aud number of guests the club held
it's December meeting with MIR. and
Mrs. Paul Willoughby and family at
Five Oaks. The icy condition Of the
roads kept many of the members at
home. After enjoying bountiful din.
ner, the meeting was opened by sing
ing. Mrs A. T. Stewart offered prayer.
Mrs. Place read an article entitled
Mind and Business" The manager
of Chicago business establishment
offered prize for the best definition OF
the difference between keeping the mind
full of business and keeping the bust
ness full of mind. This answer won the
first prize. keeping your mind full of
business during business hours is essen.
: tial to your own progress. Keeping
your business full of mind Is requisite
to the progress of the business, though
you have your mind full of business,
your business does not profit thereby
unless it reflects the result of your best
thoughts.
Is it best to sell or hold the wheat
Several thought it best to hold 1t.
Mrs Mccartney gave a part of the
report Of her visit to the State Farmers
club at Lansing. Mrs. Getman will
give hers at the next meeting.
Causes of poor results with poultry
Some said lack of proper food and care.
Mr.. Fauth thought a mixture of two.
thirds wheat and one third corn made q
good feed. Keep fresh water before
them always One person said it takes
a woman to succeed with poultry, she
has more patience.
Good music was furnished by Mr.
and Mrs Geo. Willoughby on the VIC
lin and organ. What kind of apple
trees shall we plant in this locality
The Spy and Snow apple were sug
gested. Miss Viola Spaulding recited 9
pretty Christmas story.
A vote of thanks was given to those
who 80 kindly entertained us. The
January meeting will be with Mrs
Nettie Willoughby and Mr.. and Mrs. J
Schultz, January 10.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
New Years Day In
Grandfather's Time

TN our grandfather's time-and be-
fore him for a score Of genera
tions-New Years day was cele-
brated In most delightful man.
ner. 1t was really field day for TO
nance. Many a troth has been hastily
plighted as result or a seemingly
formal New Years call. many a man
and maid have seen each other for the
first time on this day.
The old fashioned New Years cele
bration-the normal. healthy. happy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

sane and delight
full observances
Of the going of
the old and COM
ing of the new
twelve month al
ways started Off
with an informal
social gathering
on New Years
eve.
People divided
themselves into
groups OF friends.
One year they
would all so to
the house Of one.
the next year to
the house of an
other. They used
to gather about
q n,cIook Tharo
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

was nothing formal about these par
ties. They were there for good old
fashioned social time. The women
chatted together of home and babies.
The girls chartered together of beaux
and balls. and the men sat over mugs
Of teddy and. comfortable with their
pipes. told stories.
Just before midnight the harpsichord
was moved into the center Of the room
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

which all stood and drank to each 9th
er. and they dispersed.
And when they awakened on the fol-
lowing morning their heads were clear
and their hearts glad. for they had
greeted the New Year and they had
given thanks at the midnight hour to
Providence.
The celebration had then only begun.
AS early as o'clock in the morning
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

cry one in town or city had called
upon his friends and relatives.
In the evening there were balls and
parties, and a great New Years cake.
baked especially for the occasion. was
always served.
Today the paper boy does your paper
up into wad and losses it up beside
your front door. That Is all. The let
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
Inheritance Tax.

Inheritance tax has been levied
against three Shiawassee county es-
'tates. A tax of $150.14 was assessed
against the estate of the late Roman
c. Olcott, who died in Perry Novem-
Der, 1911. Pearl M. Bristol, a legatee,
must pay tax of five per cent or
$122.24. The Olcott estate is valued
at about $4,000.
A tax of $1,000 was levied against
the estate of the late Jacob Thowe,
of Owosso, who died in April, 1914.
The Northwestern College and the
Evangelical association of North
America must each pay five per cent
tax, or 5000 each. The Thowe estate
is valued at $4,000. A tax of Spills
was assessed against the estate of
the late John Walsh, Of Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

services ere
held in the
{ hrrc b es. and
every one went.
1t was a short
service-a hymn.
a prayer, n ten
minute talk on
making the most
of the new year
and then the
people locked
hOmeward.
After that came
the round Of New
Year calls. Peo-
pie went afoot.
on horseback. in
their carriages.
and some In
coaches, Tn e.
women remain
ed in the home.
They served the
call ers with
cakes and wine.
Du niobtfolI nv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

ter carrier makes
his single holt
day trip and hur-
ries on, anxious
TO complete his
work. But i'm the
good old days, In
the days when
romance and san.
ity and real JOY
all went to make
up an enjoyable
New Years day,
the new sboys
used to deliver
an attractive
rri err s ad-
dress. This was
a New Year
poem Of greet
ing. Sometimes
1t was from . a
W ell 40 w n
poem, but more
frequently 1t was
written for the
occa sion. And
the faithful car
something at ey-
d routo. = Boston
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05

Mrs. Carrie Osburn and Mrs. Ann,a
Osburn Baxter and daughter left Thurs
day for st. Petersburg. Fla. for stav
of several we eks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
OFFERS FOR $l.OO

a more comprehensive and intelli-
gent survey of what is going on in
the world than any other weekly
magazine. 1t goes into every state
in the Union.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-05
The Weekly Republican

containing an expert condensation
of the news, together with the
weeks collected and selected edi.
torials and many features and de.
Dartm6nta
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
UNLICENSED AUTO
THREE BOYS ON WAY TO TIL
HARVEST HEID-THEl ARE
OUT FOR WORK.

This afternoon Justice Soper i'm
posed a fine Of $40 on Henry Young
and two companions for operating a
motor vehicle on the streets without
a license. In lieu of the ready mon
ey the machine was left in care OF
the sheriff until the fine was paid,
and a receipt for a South Dakota APP
plication for a license could be ex-
hibited.
Sheriff Keller arrested the young
men Saturday night, at first on the
suspicion that they had got the car
dishonesty. He was led to this be
lief from the fact hal the number
was indicated only by a penciled
card bearing no dealers name, and
no visible state registration on the
card. The young men sent a message
yesterday to where they purchased
the car, though they have received ne
answer al this time, and the open.
ness of the message and of their de.
meanor convinced him at least tina
they came honestly by the car. They
plead guilty to the charge of running
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
BOARD AT 1T
WISDOM OF SOLOMON NEEDED
FOR THEIR JOBS-PAS~
ON FEW TODAY.

With almost tremulous care the
exemption board today attacked the
task Of passing on the exemptions
claimed BY registered men on blanks
No. 1870. being those making claim
for exemption from military because
OF dependents. They are not taking
the claims up in order as they appear
on the list. or in the order in which
they are called for examination, but
are sorting those whose claims are
similar, and will pass on the classiti-
cations they make. Up 10 a late
hour this afternoon they had con
sidered a comparative few OF claims
Of this class. though they stated that
they had informally disallowed the
claims Of six or seven, making the
total military returns from the draw
ing amount TO about rs.
The certification of the claims Of
industrial nature. on blank 16l, has
been completed. on these claims
this board does not pass, the district
board at Pierre having jurisdiction
Of this class Of claims. Appeals from
the local board on grounds Of de.
tendency will also 20 TO this board
with whatever recommendations the
local board sees fit to make.
Tomorrow the board takes up the
examination Of those called in the
second IS names. For the latte.
portion Of the day Rev. J. f. Boot
will be absent. being engaged TO con
duct a funeral service. The boar.
will proceed with the work under thi
handicap. and the further considera
.tiou that they are undertaking
third more work for the day thai
they did at the former examination
They hope 10 finish the eNaminatiol
in two days. instead Of three.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
AGAINST DAKOTA
CIRCULARS IN RED INK ADAO-
CATE HARVEST STRIKE.

Aberdeen, Aug. 13.-Circulars are
being distributed at OrtOnville.
Mimi. and other towns In Minnesota
and North Dakota near the South
Dakota border, printed in red ink. in
large letters. declaring Strike in
Harvest Fields on in South Dakota. -
The circular demands. as the price
for raising the strike, the right TO
open offices in all towns. the right
to organize and carry union cards,
the right to deal with farmer direct
Is or through farmers organizations,
and not to be interfered with By any
commercial clubs. fellow workers.
unite" Meanwhile, South Dakota
farmers have an abundance OF har-
vest help, superior TO that usually
secured, at reasonable wages. and
the harvest is proceeding with less
disorder and fewer outbreaks Of
crime than for a number Of years. ac-
cording TO statements Of farmers.
peace officers and others familiar
with the situation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13


"ah'sl. p tm'iS - I'M
- I'M. s,rraca pbore gI4e
t-rfnoi,.
s,anaard wato w9tcE
I cannot repair-Guy r. Hanson.
ror sale rumhar ~ chofce
cbtokar. sritabIe for frv
Mr.. j. (. Thompson. Phone 1857.
ror sste z1vara1 pura bred I'm.
roc eowe VIII farrow in next three
,geeks N Arch. Madison. < y.
-
- p.rt seven room houae
- 81 Iro,ir. IA p.rt II
u...aa a, once "a tesme fo,
L. a,.,.t .rd ..rd vadi.or
-
For sale Mv residence %propert,
re.r the German Baptist church
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
FOR SECOND CAMP
SUCCESSFUL MIN CHOSEN
FOUR MADISON MEN AiiE
NOTIEIED-AIGI~T -.

Norman Murray Wendle. Hans
Hanson and Noah T. Waelrhli ~
oaived notice Saturday THAT they bad
been successful iu their application
and examination for entrance TO the
second officers training camp. and
are cited to appear al that place on
August -. Sylvester Walden. also
a Madison young man. Q Of Hot
Springs. Is also successful in gaining
entrance 70 the opportunity for
training Alternate Of the men
given preference. but Who "ill be-
called i'm case of the failure Of thu
principals 10 qualify and residing in
this territory are Elmer ". Law
renee. Of Winfred. and Fred ~
Prochnow. Of Ramona.
Examining Officer Capt. Heaton
said IN Sioux Falls Saturday thar
there are 80 per cent more called
than were required 10 fill the quota
FOR the state. south Dakota was en-
Titled to 109 men i'm The camp.
Nearly 500 made application and
were examined. OF so high a quality
was the average. the officer said.
THAT 10 wa difficult 20 make selec-
100 10 - seIacted
y
n rs 10 BE- noted in connection
with the standing Of the men select
ed from this community that they
conform 10 the qualities described
: - .taneatyoe \,
aa4 tr .bfob NOV 49,
H. tbasa mon NJ,
la tieo ~ ~eoranft,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
BEADLE Prize
TEACHERS WILL CHOOSE BEA-
DIE PRIZE WINNER.

Sioux Falls, Aug. 13.-The State
Educational association, when it con
enc for the annual meeting at
Sioux Falls. this autumn. just pre-
ceding Thanksgiving. will decide up
on whom 10 bestow the "Beadle
prize" Of 500. This prize is to be
given to the South Dakota resident.
educated entirely in the schools Of
the state, who during the past year
has made the most important con
tribution 10 knowledge. The prize
money is a part of that left from the
contributions made by the school
children Of the state and others, for
the Beadle memorial, in memory of
Gen. w. II. H. Beadle. who saved
the school lands" in an early day Of
Dakota by urging that they never be
sold for less than $40 an acre.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13
DAKOTA DRAFT BOARD
ORGANIZATION COMPLETED AND
CHAIRMAN NAMED-ALL SIS
SIONS TO BE At PIERRE.

Pierre, Aug 81. The district
board for the state of South Dakota
to consider exemption appeals organ
lied Friday by the formal selection
of Judge w. @. Rice. Of Deadwood.
chairman. and Hubbard Patterson, Of
Sioux Falls. secretary. The board
adjourned to Tuesday. August Il. to
secure supplies. All sessions Of the
board will be held az Pierre and Sec
rotary Patterson Will be here until
the work is completed and any com
munications 10 the board should be
directed 10 him in this city. Chair
man Rice calls attention of all who
expect 10 ask for exemption upon ag-
ricultural or industrial grounds to
send for form 16l and read the in
structions upon the back Of same.
This form can be secured from local
exemption boards and the instruc-
tiOns If followed will save time and
trouble for the applicant. Applica-
tions for exemption are already in
but no supplies have been provided
for taking care of them.
Quality Service Is The Daily Lead.
er's watchword In news. printing and
advertising. Try us.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-13

Eat at Jacks.
Fat at Jacks.
Bacon - cents per pound ar Nil
lard's.
sodas. ice cream. watermelon
caufeloupe and an kinds 81 yeg'-
tables served AZ Rays
FOR Sale Good Cow and calf
Phone 1921.
Fried spring chicken at Rays
Smoked hams. % cents per pound
at Millard.s.
Baskets Al Beck's. Clothes ham
pers. waste paper baskets and other
baskets. See Beck's window.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted-Yaeger
Optical Parlor.
Smoked hams. % cents per pound
a. Millardts.
s25 reward FOR return Of physi-
clans black leather satchel. lost sun.
day night. July %. between Madison
and Ramona-Dr. Elmer y. lyman
Lannon-Cook block. Madison. ;. y
Bacon. 80 cents per pound at Nil
lard's.
We have a number OF excellent
ranch propositions for sale on easy
terms or trade. List furnished OF
application. Inquire John Kellstron
OF Western Loan g. Investment com
many