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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Subjective Impression.

"That man gave you terrible look
VIXEN you sounded your horn"
Eyes" commented Mr. Chuggins,
"Pm glad he was on foot instead of
on a truck. He's one of these people
who evidently think the true object of
motoring is to run over somebody"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Speed Mania.

Mrs. Newrich-(returned from tour)
We went very swiftly all the way.
Caller-But travelling in a fast auto,
how could you get any idea Of the
country?
Mrs. NewricE-Oh, bought lot Of
picture cards every place we stopped
at.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
MACHINERY,

"Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, II want you to keep out of
politics."
"What's the reason? I might stand
as good chance as the next man."
81 don't think so. Anybody who Is
so unhappy with a little thing like
lawn mower would stand no chance
whatever in operating steam roller"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Hard to Count.

"You pride yourself on your SPELL
ing?"
II used to think was q fair spell
err. But since hearing our expert OPP
orator pronounce the word, don't
even know how many RS there are
In three"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
After MANY Trials

"He took my ball." said young
ster when reproved for fighting with
another boy.
"Did you try to get 1t from him
peaceably?"
"Yes'm."
SLOW many times did you try?"
81 tried once, twice, thrice and
force, and then I didn't get it until
the last time"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
But Not So.

"You can't always judge persons by
their Names"
"Indeed?"
"For instance, one would think from
the name that grass widow was
green"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
A ThouahtIess Chauffeur.

Simpkins-I jumped, but l wasn't
quick enough, and the auto struck me
and knocked me down. The chauffeur
put on speed and dashed off.
Jonesy-And didn't even give you a
chance to apologize.-Judge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Wow!

Mrs. Sharpe-I'm going to give mu-
sic lessons, William.
Mr.. Sharpe think you'll have to-.
I'm afraid no one will pay for them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Both Cheap.

Curious marriage, wasn't 1t +"
"How curious?"
"The bride was given away and the
girls say the groom threw himself
away."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Juvenile Genius.

sour child keeps asking more ques-
lions than l can possibly answer" said
father"
"Yes," replied mother. "She is
natural heckler."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10

WANTED. Competent pastry cook,
also woman to run dish washing ma
chime. Apply in person Y. W. G, A.,
Lansing Michigan.
WANTED = Lady or Gentleman
Agent In the City Of Owosso for Wat.
Mos Famous Products. Known every.
Vhers. Big profits. Write Watkins
Ounpssy, So Rinons, MINI. 1924
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
A Sure Proof.

as he really as patriotic as he
seems?"
patriotic? Why, that man knows
by heart the words Of all our national
songs"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10

For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over 80 Years
s a'". K: s' of ZMz2zzsx

FOR RENT-Eleven (11) acres of
land at 623 South Chestnut street, West
Owosso. Inquire of M. Marrah, 933
Wenohah avenue, Oak Park, Ills.
FARM WANTED--W Wanted to hear
from owner of farm or good land for
sale. Send price and description. Fall
delivery. T.. Jones, box 551, Olney, Ills
MEN AND WOMEN-$10O weekly
possible in your own town. Selling ex-
perience unnecessary. McGolrick. st.
Cloud, Mimi.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
A Pacifist.

When wife says things
Which are not nice,
Then we're for peace
At any price.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
His Use.

"A play l saw lately had star
rooster In the cast"
Perhaps he was engaged to spur
the human actors on"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
His Way.

"That orator can draw tears by the
skillful way he works on peoples feel
ings."
Result of practice. He's q dentist"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10

FOR SALE-Celery farms, any size.
Buy from owner, N. 8. Nelson. San.
ord, Florida.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10

SOME CONSOLATION
"How will you like me as a broth.
sr-ln-law?"
"All right, guess. Nav says
thank goodness you amt gonna live
with U.S."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10

State of Michigan-The. Circuit Court for the
County Of Shiawassee.
The Citizens Savings Bank Of
Owosso, a corporation organ
lied and doing business under
the Laws of the State Of Mich
igan.
Plaintiff.
Harrison Thomson.
Defendant.
To whom IL may concern:
Take notice that on the 18th day Of June. A. ID.
1920. n writ Of attachment was issued out of said
Court in the above entitled cause commence
ment Of suit for the recovery Of so00.0e due the
above named plaintiff from the above named
defendant upon contract. which writ was return
able on the 18th day of July. A. ID. 1910.
PULvER q BUSH.
Attorneys for PisiatiH.
1874 Busipess Address, Owssss. Msehiran.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Too Much of IL

Too Much of II.
Are there any uplifting influences
In your neigbborhOod?
"Oh, yes; the rents been raised in
every house in the block"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-09-10
Not Then,

Not Then.
Is silence really golden?
Never so, it's clear.
When we could help a brother
With a word Of cheer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

Fred Braun died Friday morn
ing at 9:10 o'clock at his home,
1910 Franklin avenue, after an
illness Of several weeks.
The deceased was born in Ger
many March 3, 1868, and 81
years of age. He came to this
country in 1884, locating in St.
Louis. Later he came to Lexing-
ton and for twenty years was
engaged in the bakery business
in Dutch Row." At the time
of his death he was engaged in
the grocery business in Old
Town. He was married in this
city to Miss Tracy Disch, Octo-
ber "a, 1894, who with five sons,
William, Leo, Edward, Clarence
and Karl survive.
The funeral was held from the
Catholic church Monday morn
ing at 8 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Elks Observe Flag Day.

The local Lodge of Elks OBJ
served Flag Day Monday ev-
ening by appropriate exercises
at the club house. The front
porch and lawn were used for
the gathering. The ritualistic
work prescribed by the Grand
Lodge was augmented by a
quartet of male voices-Messrs
H. X. st. Clair, VIM. AuI, Jr.,
E. D, Hix, and John ]. Price
and an address by the Rev. Mr..
Martin, rector of the Episcopal
church, and State Chaplain Of
the Elks Lodge. A large crowd
attended and later enjoyed the
hospitality of the club.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
WAvERLY ITEMS.

Judge Riley was a Marshall
visitor Thursday Thur ssGdl;.yy.
Hugh EllenwOod returned Sat
urday from a business trip to
Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hedricks of
Kansas City, spent Sunday here
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Yancey an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Wednesday, June 8, 1920.
Miss Lois Walton of Kansas
City, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Warren Groves.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bray an
nounce the birth of a son, Mon
day, June 7, 1920.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Fell
were shopping in Marshall Fri
day.
Mrs. Richard Woodward and
daughter, Marguerite, left Fri
day for a visit in Kansas.
Walter Johnson of Hutchison,
Kansas, is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson.
Kenneth Jones returned We'd
neday from a three weeks Wis
it in Kansas City with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Duffy.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Coop
er announce the birth of a son,
Friday, June II, 1920.
Mrs. Annie Garrett of Mexico,
Mo, was the guest of Mrs. Ed
ward S. Seighman last week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
st. Louis Central College Girls
Club.

DR.. and Mrs. 2. M. Williams
were in st. Louis last week to
participate in a Country Fair"
given by the Central College
Club for the benefit of the Col
lege. The st. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat gave publicity to the event
as follows:
"a social event of more than
passing interest will be held on
the spacious grounds of "Shad-
.ow Lawn" formerly the old Dea-
con home, in Webster Park on
June IL, when a Country Fair"
will be given for the benefit of
Central College, Lexington, Mo.
Arrangements for the event are
under the apspices of the Cen
tral College Club, of which Mrs.
Fred H. Penn Of the Hamilton
Hotel is president.
Those in charge of the various
committees consist of Mrs. Penn,
Chairman; Mrs. Daniel A. Rue
bel, chairman Publicity Commit
tee; Mrs. Hudson Talbot, chair
man Printing Committee; Mrs.
Frank L. Davis, chairman Booth
Committee, and Mrs. E. Lee
Tucker, chairman Refreshment
Committee"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
To The People Of Lexington

We, the members of the
George Cullom Post of the A.
.merican Legion wish to thank
you for the hearty way in which
you contributed both your time
and your money towards the
celebration given on May 31st.
1t was only through co-opera-
tion that the success attained
was made possible and in appre-
citation we offer our services in
any movement that may make
for a better Lexington. We
thank you.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds filed in the Recorders
Office at Lexington, Mo-, week
ending Saturday, June 18th,
1920. Compiled by Lafayette
Coutny Abstract Co., Lexington,
Mo. Abstracts & Farm Loans.
Horace V. Heitmeyer and wife
to F. F. Schowengerdt w D $4OO
lots Is and II Blk C Heitmey-
ers Add Concordiia.
Grover C. Wright ct al to Ida
M. Greer and Florence Grady
w D $52O0 lots l and 2 Blk 80
1st Add Lexington.
Tony Georske to Henry E.
Neese W D $3.50 part lots AZ
and so Suburban Add Wellington
Henry E. Neese and wife to
James Dunn w ID Sl050 part
lots az and so Suburban Add
Wellington.
Cara Green and husband to
D. A. Borgstadt w D $4,000 E
SW 32-4S-24.
Orlando B. Beatie ct al to Au-
gust w. Hader w D $19279 part
NW14 24-49-26.
Earl Osborn and wife to Mil
ton S. Powell w D $1,000 part
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Mrs. Jennie White of Chilhow-

Mrs. Jennie White Of ChilhOw-
ee, who has been visiting Waver-
!y friends, went to independence
Monday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. M, L. Duffy and
Miss Kathleen Hedricks of Kan
sas City, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Jones.
Ed Curry left Thursday for
Kansas to work in the harvest.
His daughters, Misses Irene and
Wahneta, will spend several
weeks in Kansas City with their
sister, Mrs. Ira Butler.
Misses 0gda McGrew and Lula
Miller have gone to Warrens-
burg to attend the summer ses-
sion of the State Normal.
Oscar ThOmes, Grover White,
and Frank Riley motored to Lex
ington Sunday morning.
Miss Mabelle Pangborn went
to Kansas City Saturday to
spend few days.
Miss florence Selle was taken
to a hospital in Kansas City
Monday to be operated upon for
appendicitis. Her father, Fred
Selle, accompanied her.
Mrs. Sam Jones and daughter,
Aileen, returned Sunday from a
short visit in Kansas City with
relatives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

Mrs. Geo. Fawks of Kansas
City, spent Thursday here with
friends.
Col. w. M. Hoge of Culver
Indiana, arrived Wednesday ev-
ening for a visit here with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. w. M. Hoge Jr., and small
son, of Lexington, Va, are
spending a few days in this city
prior to going north for the sum
mer with her parents, DR., anc
Mrs. G.. w. Fredendall
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
lot 8 Blk z Odessa.

Hayden w. Osborn ct al to
Milton S. Powell w D $500 part
lot 8 Blk Z Odessa.
Anna BARNARD and husband
to Lorenzo Hampton and wife
w D $4,000 lot 10 Blk 2 Ramsey's
Add Odessa.
Ernest M. Moore Trustee tc
G A Frerking W D $3.50 lots II
and 18 Blk 8 Park Add Corder
John w. Bowers and wife to
Christian H. Bunker W D $1,000
lots 21 and % Neese's Sub. ot
pit lots Al, AZ, 40 and 43 Subur.
ban Add Wellington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Ed Neal Seriously Injured.

Ed Neal, eager at the South
mine, was seriously injured
Wednesday morning when he
took a short cut thru the shaft
and was caught underneath the
descending cage. His injuries
consist of a broken leg below the
knee, and bruises about the
head and chest. His condition
is critical. Mr.. Neal has a wife
and several children, and lives
on Twenty-fourth street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Old Mems Club Meeting June 26

There will be a called meeting
of the Old Mems Club of Lafay-
cite County at Odessa, Satur-
day, June 26, at 2:3O p. M, at
the Presbyterian church. The
meeting is called for the purpose
of electing a secretary and Sc
lecting time and place for next
regular meeting.
w. F. Baker, President
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

Tom Holleron, Jr., and broth
er, Joe, left Tuesday morning
for a two weeks visit with rela-
tives in st. Louis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

Miss Pearl Fulkerson, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. F,
G. Young, for the past week,
left Friday for Washington, D,
C.
Mrs. E. j. Starke Of St. Louis
who has been visiting relatives
in the country, spent Tuesday
in Lexington calling on friends
and relatives. Mrs. Starke was
formerly Miss Marjorie Ryland
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

The cases of Gentry w. Hag-
gard VS.. the McGrew Coal Co..
and Pearl Ray VS.. Minitree Cat.
ron were taken on a change Of
venue to Ray county. Prince and
Harris of Kansas City, repre-.
sent the plaintiffs in both cases
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

"The old Deacon home, which
is owned by Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Radford, is located at Joy av-
enue and Hawthorne, Webster
Park. The affair will start at 4
o'clock and last until II p. m.
There will be numer-
GUS novelty affairs in connection
with the various booths, and
dinner viii be served. There will
be an evening program of music
and dancing"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

After the Fair" the Grobe-
Democrat commented as fol-
lows:
"There were 1900 persons who
attended the County Fair"
given yesterday at the country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Rad
ford at Webster Park, in the in
terest of the Central College for
Women of Lexington, Mo. The
affair was given under the aus
pices of the Central College Club
of st. Louis, which is composed
of alumnae of the college.
The fair" opened at a o'clock
and continued until midnight,
when the dancing upon the ten
mis- courts ceased. An elaborate
musical program was presented
and Miss Angela Frances Small
of Washington, D. c., presented
two groups of her pupils in the
Bubble Dance" and the "Rose
Galleries."
Prof 2. M. Williams, president
of Central College; Col. w. d,
Vandiver and DR.. Alfred Frank
lin Smith addressed the gather
ing. The proceeds of the fair,
which had many booths, conces-
sions and the like, will go toward
the erection of dormitories and
classrooms of Central College al
Lexington.
Mrs. Fred H. Penn of the Hape,
ilton Hotel is president of the
Central College Club of st
Louis"
A. Bertz of Odessa, spent Tues
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

A. Bertz of Odessa, spent Tues.
day here on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18

Central College is one of the
pioneer girls schools in the Mid
die West, being in its fifty-frst
year, Many st. Louis women
have received their education at
this institution. 1t stands for
thorough and complete educa-
ton, offering a full curriculum
in literature, philosophy and the
sciences, and furnishes the best
advantages in music, art, orato-
ry and domestic science. The
funds raised as a result of the
County Fair" will be applied to
the building of new dormitories
and classrooms."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-18
Hey Therel Lumber Buyersl

THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-10
STILL UP IN THE AIR

The very mention of the high of living has become
bringing down reducing has been pure bunk
and nothing Soft coal bringing around twelve dollars
per twenty-five thirty per pound
things proportion solitary promise of lower
living has been fulfilled and the proeerng in certain lines has
gone unabaed One carload of sugar stood ON side track in
Chicago for several months sold to spectators times and
advanced price two hundred cent but nothing is done about
1t, except that the consumer pays the price.
The announcement IN recent dispatches from Boston that
after thorough Investigation the National Industrial Confer
nce Board had aceaned that the cost OF living has advanced
p the last twelve months, makes appropriate
look back over erecord OF failure IN accomplishment in the De
partment Of Justice
will that while President Wilson was over
In Europe endeaVOrng involve this country Of
tons sort Of supergovement to which the United States
would be subject the people of this country discussing
the vital domestic problem Of keeping the living with
in reasonable bounds Even after his time be-
give attention to this subject Final
y however public criticism of his nattenon to domestic a
fairs became great that he addressed Congress the subject
and urged such further legislation might be
Attorney General Palmer appeared before committees of
Congress and outlined desired legislation and additional
ton to that appropriations for prosecution of protees
Cabinet conference last August Mr. Palmer issued
declaring that he would institute rigid enforcement of laws rea
pleased with the Government campaign and that high prices
coming down. On September % the Department Justice
prices In the latter of October the Attorney General
and Fuel Control Act and late December he reported
and predicted decline in prices.
From week week for the past nine months the Depart
of Justice has been
the people of the country that something being accomplished
in accordance with the of the large conferred and
the large appropriations made enable Mr. Palmer conduct
campaign against proftee for the of reducing prices of
the neceSsares of life.
The only outstanding and unquestioned of the act
tiles the Department Justice the decision the
of the of Louisiana which the Department
assured the producers that they would be subject
prosecution they charged II 8 for their
There this specific instance which it clear that the
action of the Attorney General increased the price of necessity
There tangible definite evidence that activity the
deparmenthe exercise of its the expenditure of
public moneyhas brought relief consuming public
If the National Industrial Conference Board in the
statistics gathered and there has been 81
living during the year. the which that
Board has indictment
the Department of Justice
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-10
OUR Personal RESPONSIBILITY

Last The attended the
of the State Press and Printers Federation held Jackson
The committee entertainment knowing that printers and
needed object lesson keep them from
derng outright the protees who specializing at their
expense planned through the Michigan prison. for
the showing that the of the hard
esing features.
The editors very greatly impressed with the youthful
of the great majority of Very much than
fifty per of the prisoners and probably
fully fifty cent under thirty of One hun
ded eight boys under eighteen of
and doing time that penal institution for
crime That appalling condition These not only
society and economic drag but their in
speaks serious social situation which threatens
disaster national life Their that prison speaks
of dishonesty and plainly tells of a lack of ideals.
An examination into the records of these young will
reveal the fact that they from different sections
the state and from all walks in life the crimes for which they
many classes but mostly that
showed lack of honesty and absence of any ideals.
The lives of these are lost to the community
well themselves They the state but
liability Even after they have served their time prison and
possibly paid the full for their crime they still have
outlook because the lack of ideals remains.
responsible for the downfall of these young
influence has dragged them the door 1t
lack parental control be evil companonshp it be
suggestive movies combination of unwhoesome influences
What be the those in contact with the lives of
these have certain responsibility.
The and women of Alma have responsibility to the
young and here That responsibility makes the
teaching of honesty cleanliness right living chastity morality
and right ideals necessity.
We cannot say these themselves 1t
of society and they
society The loss of their liberty their
productive activity and their personality serious them
to the serious than that the influence of their
lives other young men and women for the tendency to give
uni ideals and aside honesty is real menace
affairs all less responsible
commend dishonesty unclean act tell dirty
story sneakng deed do share toward lowering the
moral and in opening the prison door to
who follows example to the logical conclusion Our
sbiity is great
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-06-10
OBITUARY .

Rosa Vanderbeek was born in the
township of Burns, n. Y, Sept. %,
1854. and moved with her parents to
lonia county, Michigan, in the fall of
1857. In the early fall of 1858 she
came 70 Gratiot county where her
parents settled on section and later
in 1865 TO moved to section Is.
She was married to Cage Wood of
Coe, Isabella county, on October 10,
1869. In the fall of 1870 Mr.. Wood
rented his father-in-laws farm, now
known as the Jas. Michael's farm.
where they lived until the spring of
1883, when they moved to Forest Hill
to what is known as the Towersey
farm and later moved across the
street where she continued TO reside
until May 20, 1920, when she passed
10 her reward at the age Of 60 years,
eight months and five days. leaving
10 mourn her going, one aged sister.
Mrs. Lucinda Campbell of Shepherd,
and seven children, Mrs. B. T. Ham
ilton. Forest Hill; Mrs. O Il. Penn
brook Of Alma, Leslie Wood, Leo II.
Wood, Harrison b. Wood, Carl II.
Wood and Mckinley.
She and her husband united with
the Church of Christ at Forest Hill
in 1883 where her membership con-
tinued until her death.