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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03
After the Merger-Whot?

m HE merger OF the Chamber of Commerce and CONNER
! cal Club is now virtually accomplished fact.
But the work has only begun.
There be merger deed as we'll as in
This is the year OF achievement and speak with
deeds rather than with words.
The merger. TO be genuinely Successful. must
union OF interests Seattle The club be representa-
tive OF all OF Seattlc's interests.
II have the confidence Of the community-that,
above all
How shall that be obtained: At the very outset the
organization without prejudees OF any
kind 1t have leadership
Let there be mistake about that The annual clcc-
tion i'll March determine whether the club gaining the
confidence OF the public shall be real influence for
munty good shall be again the instrument OF a select
few
The Star again repeats that for Seattics good there Is
urgent need for blood in the clubs leadership
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03
THE PIG


The pig Is an affair propped on
four legs with a head on one end
TO give II general direction. The
pigs main idea II to try and see
how big hog Il can make OF itself
But this species Of pig Is a has
been since the twofooted pigs have
romped into the pasture. The two
footed pigs have pushed the four.
footed ones clean out OF the lime.
light for making hogs OF them.
selves. They have rooted the price
OF eggs. butter. meat. clothes, coal.
rent and everything so high in their
greed for coin that the old-fashioned
trough wallower seems az dainty.
modest and unselflsh as a bummlng
bird.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03

CoLYUh~
ONE CLOUD THAT HAS
NO SIT NEQ LINING

Altho the second wifi. he marie I
Is named Mrs. Cloud. tho Portland
man who vas arrested here for big
amy r. unable TO furnish tho bail
o, 81 500.
MarshAls seek him high. low.
Everywhere. but Pielow.
lie should worry IA long aH fellow
like Martin gum up the cards and
make IL easy for one who
Knows Just how TO lie low
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03

Tom Lawson certainly showed himself up past
master in expressing his contempt of congress num-
Der of the soons right back and used few short
ugly words themselves The chances both sides
right
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03
RIGHT. MILF: WE HELD ONE
IN ONE HAND THE OTHER
DAY AND OUR NOSE
IN TAE OTHER

Mia Collins. tho speaker OF the
House" At tho Alhambra this week.
says: Fifteen years ago We paid
10 cents a dozen for cKEs. and nov
they want 81 cents a dozen for the
SAME eggs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03

Altho DR.. Stork started 1917 with quite rush in
Seattle, apparently there excitement Twins he
gave only Cooley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03

Prices auto tires advanced the other day Another
eason why the farmer has hard time of it!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-03

Dishonest conceal their fsaits frsNa themselves
well others; honest lsnsw and ceM6ess tkmH
La Rochefoucaud.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Notice Of Meeting to Determine
Necessity.
To Whom it May Concern:

TO Whom IL May Concern:
Whereas, on the 2bth day of June A. d.
1917, an application was filed with me, the
undersigned County Dram Commissioners of
and establishing OF certain drain, which
said drain was described in said application
as follows to wit:
Commencing in the GrIrus Creek Drain at
point about 80 rods West OF the center of
section IN 2 East, thence South on the
East side OF N and S u line Of 8 w n Of Sec 8
TO highway, thence across highway, thence
west along south side of highway between
Secs 3 and 10 to and highway between
Secs and 10. thence across highway, thence
west along south side of highway between
Secs and about 80 rods to terminus.
Terminating at q point about go rods west
and rods south OF the N corner Of Section
9TsN RE- East.
Bottom width to be four (4) feet or less.
Which said drain will traverse the following
township In said county Rush.
Therefore, notice is hereby given that in ac-
cordance with the statute In such case made
and provided a meeting will be held on the 23rd
day OF July. A. d. 1917, al the residence
OF @. B. Chalker. in the Township OF Rush
at two o'clock In the afternoon OF said day
for the purpose OF hearing evidence by
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
asse. smeDt 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, Michigan this 9th day of
July, A. ID. 1917.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Notice of Meeting to Determine
Necessity.
To Whom It May Concern

To Whom II May Concern:
whereas. on the End day OF July A.
ID. 1917, an application was filed with me, the
undersigned County Drain Commissioner OF tue
County OF Sbiawassee. for the cleaning out
OF a certain drain, which said drain was de.
scribed in 1.-THE said application as follows,
to-wit:
Cleaning out the Mccartney Drain from q
point on the west side Of hil hway betwe en-
Secs and 3. Owosso township, to the upper
end OF said drain.
Which said drain will traverse the following
township In said county: Owoss0.
Therefore, notice is hereby given that In
accordance with the statute In such case
made and provided, meeting will be held on
the 23rd dav OF July, A. ID. 1917. at the
residence OF Frank Delaney, In the Township
OF Owosso, 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 con
ducive 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 o. against said proct edngs,
and may be heard In relation thereto.
ALONZO GRIFFIN,
County Drain Commissioner OF
the County OF Shiawassee.
Dated at Corunna. this 9th day of July,
A. ID. 1917.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Robbery Plot
Went AStray
Mystery Of Postoffice Bur.
glary Cleared by Amateur
By HOWARD FIELDING
Copyright by Charles W. Hooke.

My visitor had an excellent counter
feit OF frank demeanor, yet I OBJ
served that he desired strict privac,
Tor our interview and that he was In
terested In the question whether tn,
sound Of our voices would penetrate tn,
thin partition which separated my mod
est sanctum from the composing room
OF the newspaper. He drew a chair
very close to mine and laid a clipping
on the desk.
"Could you tell me-" said he, "whC
wrote that articleT
1t was labored disquisition on the
reading Of cryptograms and had been
printed In last weeks Saturday supple
ment with small hope on my part that
1t would amuse anybody in our town.
Certainly" said 1. 1T was written
by David Graham, foreman Of my COM
posing ROOM"
"Could / see Mr.. Graham?" he asked.
"You may send him your card" said
I, "the real one, not the one you sent
to me-"
He eyed me with mild surprise.
what makes you think he began,
but I cut In upon him.
II don't think; know. You are a
postoffice detective, and your name Is
Charles Baxter. You are in this town
to investigate the robbery here last
week. I'm investigating 1t also as a
part Of my business, and that's how I
happen to know you"
Fright" said he. "But as for the
CARD
"We shall not need it now. I'll send
for Mr.. Graham"
My foreman was a tall, thin, long
faced Scot with a hard mouth and a
mild eye.
II want you to help me In the matter
Of this postofflce robbery" said Baxter,
coming right to the point "The job was
done by two men, and we know one Of
them, but it's the other who has the
plumber. The fellow we've got our eyes
on hasn't cent Of 1t, and he is keep
ing away from It and from his pal.
He's as smooth an article as I've en-
countered in many a day. We could
arrest him any minute; but, though we
have a moral certainty that he's guilty.
couldn't bank SO high on the legal ev-
idence. And, anyhow, we should lose
the pal and the swag, for it's a sure
thing that our man wouldn't squeal.
He hasn't been near this town since
the night Of the robbery. He's living in
a boarding house in Stanhope, twenty
miles west Of us, and his patience
seems to be about as long suffering as
ours. His only mistake is that he
writes letters, and we've trapped one
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13

= 4. TT. &
We'll. this knocks my eye outy' said
Baxter. And then. with sudden ener-
gy; "These envelopes have been open
ed. see the whole game. Stuart
Farnsworth is the man. These letters
were not kept under lock and key; they
were scarcely out of plain sight-in a
drawer of a writing desk In the Daven-
ports sitting room. Farnsworth could
get at them without the girls knowl-
edge"
Now, this looked reasonable enough,
except that a partnership in burglary
between two bitter rivals In love would
be somewhat Of novelty, especially
with the young woman an unconscious
assistant In the nefarious schemes. My
credullty was hardly equal to the de-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Health Information.

From time to time during the past
six years we have published articles
dealing with all the common diseases.
as we'll as articles on correcting eating.
Send us ten cents for the cause and
cure of you particular difficulty, or 25
cents for three magazines containing
articles in which you are interested.
THE HYGIENIST PUBLISHING co
Majestic Bldg, Denver, Colo. 8 12
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
CommlssIoners' Notice.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF Orilla
Ladue deceased.
We, the undersigned, h wing been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew bush. Judge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shtawsssee, State OF
Michigan. commissioners 10 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 Union STATE Bank In
the Village OF Laingsburg, 10 SAID County, on
Tuesday, the 2Ist day IT August, A ID. 1917,
and on Monday, tue 22nd dav III October A. ID.
1917, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each OF
SAID days. for the purpore OF receiving and
adJustiug all claims against said estate aud
that four months from the goth day OF June
a. ID. 10 z, are allowed TO creditors 10 present
their claims To said Commissioners for nd.
justment and allowance.
Dated the 10th day OF June. A. ID. 1917
JAMES ID. HOUGHTON,
FRANK b. SMITH,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13

could YOU TELL ME- WHO WROTE THAT
ARTICLE"
of them. He started to mail 1t yester-
day afternoon and dropped 1t on the
street. One of my men, who was shad-
owing him, nabbed 1t In holy second,
and here 1t is"
Baxter laid an envelope on the leaf
Of my desk between Graham and me.
We saw that it was addressed to Miss
Annie Davenport, a young woman much
admired In our town and Of unblemish-
ed reputation. was amazed and dis
tressed that her name should be
brought into such an affair.
"Tt's open," said the detective to
Graham. "See what you can make Of
It."
lam not so clear as to that" an
swered Graham. ct would appear to
me that might like the young lady's
permission"
Upon this Baxter made quite fow-
cry argument, speaking Of the interests
Of Justice and other lofty considera-
lions, but Graham and I were not Inn
pressed.
"who wrote thisy asked when the
detective paused for breath. ~
"Yourl know the NAME" said he
walter Allen"
I did indeed know the name and the
man. Allen was the sole survivor OF a
family that had once been prominent In
our town. He himself had been a wild
youth. and his reputation had not i'm
proved with added years. He had In
herited a small property from his IA
Their and was supposed to have sauan-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate of Mary
Mcbride. deceased
We the undersigned. having been appointe1
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 residence OF w. G.
sum. In the Township of Middlebury in said
County, on Monday the 30th day of july A. d.
1917, and on Monday, the LIST day OF October, 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 29tn day OF May,
A. ID. 1917, are allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims to said commissioners for
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 2sth day OF May, A. D. 1917
WILLIAM G. STIFF,
E. ID. BROOKS,
10.4t Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate OF Frederick
Steadman, deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State oil
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of ali per
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the office OF G.. +. Frege
In the City OF Owosso In said County on Tues
day the 4th day OF September, A. ID. 1917, and on
Monday, the 9Th day OF November, A. ID. 1917, al
ten O'Clock In the forenoon of each of said days
for the purpose OF receiving and adjusting AL
claims against said estate and that four months
from the 3rd day OF July, A. ID. 1917. are
allowed to creditors to present their claims to
said Commissioners for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated the 3rd day OF July, A. d. 1917.
FRANK FORSTER,
NEIL r. WALSH.
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
La Won ]. Fatal, 0ph. D.
Eyesisht Specialist and
Optometerist
COMMISSIONER Notice.
Second FIoor-ll2 S. Washington ST.

In the matter OF the estate OF Creuss
r. Stuart, 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 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 sank
In the City OF Owosso, In said County,
on Fridav. the 7th day Of September A. ID. 1917
and on Wednesday, the 9Th day Of November,
A. d. 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 " onths from the 9th day OF July
A. y. 1917. are allowed TO creditors to present
their claims TO said Commissioners for adjust
ment and allowance
Dated the h dav OF July. A. ID. 1917.
ASA ". wHIPPLE.
0RR15 W : 'UrH ,RD.
lott Commissioners,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
NOTICE

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The 35th judicial
Circuit In Chancery.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County Of Shiawassee at the City Of Co.
runna, on the 9th day OF March, 1917.
Sadie Bell McGillvra, Plaintiff,
vs.. nr
Daniel Lyon, ct al, Defendants.
In this cause on filing the Bill Of Com
plant herein sworn to by the above named
plaintin setting forth the fact that, after
a diligent search and inquiry she has been
unable to ascertain the whereabouts Of any
or the uerendants 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 OF residence, and that they are
necessary parties to this suit and proceed
ing; and
Whereas said suit is brought to quiet
title to the following described lands and
premises situate In the City Of Owosso,
and more particularly described as follows:
one acre or land as follows: Commenc.
Ing twenty-si (26l rods east Of the west
quarter 90 Of section eighteen Qs), town
Shiawassee County. Michigan, and two (2(
half (h) OF the northwest quarter (A) Of
said section eighteen (1S); running thence
east east eight (Sl rods; thence north twenty
thence south twenty (20) rods to the place
Of beginning.
Therefore, on motion of Seth O. Pulver,
Attorney for Plaintiff, 1t is ordered that
Daniel Lyon and his unknown heirs, de-
visees1 legatees, personal representatives
and assigns enter their appearance in this
cause within three months from the date
or 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
Shlawassee County, said publication to be
I'm oil
SELDEN S. MINER,
SETH y. PULNER, Circuit Judge.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Business Address: Owosso, Michigan
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-13
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
FlIISFlELD PERSONALS.

! ~ y, lsef Of burnham was in town on busi.
~ y Ca'oIine Ward of Unity is in town for
''5S the guest Of friends,
~ y. T. T. + GoOdaIe of Troy Center is in town
E1ss, h. '@ s isT daughter, Miss Vera Goodale, a
''' '' 4. l., who is i'll.
t,ro,, n ana Walter Baseltine left Tuesday
/ i I'os NJ ,e' m Augusta, They have enlisted in
s,,,. VI u band in the End Maine Regiment
>f''' 'o 80 to Massachusetts, for training.
al5;. ue oOWen, who has been missionary
SnFTdarr me past seven years, arrived in
4. Ga!' leaylng later for her home in Troy
saQot fosI NJ mas been obliged TO return home on
anii,r REYNOLDS, Thomas Driscoll and Gay
b ssG.,i' I .ei' Wednesday for Dexter. where
Ii g'9tsa T as members of Company A. N.
tsbagoo. osha's L Boyd left Wednesday for
it.ssEi Epa, H Where ne recently enlisted in the
'Da'o- Pittsfeld Advertiser.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-04-26
The Churches.

There will be the usual service at the UNI.
versalist church next Sunday morning, with
sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at noon.
Carl A. Glover of the Bangor Theological
Seminary coupled the Unlversalist pulpit last
Sunday, in the absence of Rev. A. A Blair.
Next Sunday morning at the Unitarian
church, Rev. A. E. Wilson will speak on
"Springtime. Lesson Of Falth." The choir
will render the following: "Lo, the Winter s
Past" Berwald; SOLO, Mrs Wescott "~eicorre
Sweet Springtime, kublnstein; response,
"Peace ! Leave With You," Mrs H. ii A.
Beach
Service will be held in the Congregs ,lopal
church next Sunday morning at l0:45 The
subject of the minister's sermon will be
"Grasshoppers and Men," The music will be
led by Uur voluntary choir under the leader
ship of E. S. Pitcher. We extend to you a
cordial invitation to worship with u.s. Sunday
school will meet at noon. Tonight, Thursday,
at p m. the mid-week service will meet in
the vestry. The choir will meet for practice
at 8 p. m. following the service.
Rev. Charles W. Martin arrived from East
Boothbay Hsrbor last Saturday and preached
his first sermon here Sunday as pastor of the
Methodist church. There was a good attend
ance and the pastor was most cordially receive
ed He returned to his former cnarge Mona
day and will be here to occupy the pulpit next
Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Horace B. Seller and
little daua hter, MIIdr ed Estsle, left Saturday
for their new home in Orono. taking with them
the best wishes of many in their own parish
and among the townspeople.
First Baptist Church, Rev. J. Wlbor Rich
ardson, minister; residence, l Northport ave
nue., telephone 212 3. Sunday morning preach
ing service at 10 As; minister's topic, whence
came the Baptlsts?" sermon for denomina-
tioDal day appointed by the Baptist Northern
Convention. At IL noon, the Bible school con-
venes in the main auditorium; large attend-
ance, much enthusiasm. good teachers, classes
for every age-a welcome extended to all visi-
tors Young Peoples Christian Eadeavor
meeting at $50; all young people invited. Sum
day evening preaching service at Z 80; minis
ter's topic, 1.-THE heroic deed of heroic
woman" the first of series of sermons
peculiar Women" The following are the
succeeding topics: "She loved her mother-in-
law" "The poor wife of an unfortunate hus-
band, Zone woman with proper will, THE
superior wife of an inferior husband" A
series of ancient occurrences with modern ap-
plication. Preaching at the Northport Baptist
day, evening at 730 in the ves:ry the weekly
prayer and praise service. Public cordially
invited. Young peoples rehearsal Tuesday
evening at o'clock.