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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Men Who Are Listened To

When you speak only what you're
sure of you will get hearing. Every
assembly has in II some few fellows
who take upon themselves the direct.
ing of affairs. They know just what
ought to he done next and are free to
tell it. They have opinions on every
subject and want people to know that
they are thinkers. And it's amusing
To see how often their opinions are
listened to with varying interest and
calmly disregarded ny the people they
were supposed to benefit We have
even heard the presiding officer ask
the opinion Of some quiet man who
has been q silent listener. and that
opinion lead to definite action OH the
part of the assembly. In fact. It often
happens that after the mouthers have
mauled the matter to the limit few
words from one who speaks only when
he has sopething to say disposes OF
the matterA -Exchange
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Notice for Appearances.

State OF Michigan-In the CirsuiI Court for
the County OF Shiawsssee, in Chancerv.
A. mes A. Mauterstock.
Plaintiff,
John F Mauterstock,
Defendant.
Suit pending In the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shawassee In chsDcery, AZ Corunna,
on the SOth day OF December, A. ID. 1919.
IN this cause 1t appearing from affidavit on
file that the defendant, John +. Mauters ock's
residence Is unknown TO plaintiff.
On motion OF Warren Pierpont Attorney for
Plaintln, II Is ordered that the said defend ant,
John r. Mauterstock, cause his appearance
to be entered herein, within three months from
pearaLce that he cause his answer to the com-
plainants DILL OF complaint to be filed. and-A
copy thereof to be served on said complainant's
solicitor. within fifteen DAYS after service on
him OF copy Of said bill, and notice of this
order; and that in default thereof said bill be
taken as confessed by the said defendant.
And IL is further ordered, that within forty
days the SAID complainant cause notice
of this order to be published in The Owosso
Times, newspaper printed published and
circulating In said county, and that such lubli-
cation be continued therein at least once In
each week Tor six weeks In succession, or
sonaily served on said defendant at least TWEEN
ty days before the time ABOVE prescribed for
his appearance.
JOSEPH II. COLLINS,
Circuit Judge.
OomplainanLs Solicitor
Address, Owosso, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
TRAGIC END OF WATER HOG
Victim Of Its Fighting Spirit and
Gamekeeper's Temper.

Two years ago large and intelli
gent water hog from South America
tired of the local British menagerie
which exploited himself and his breth.
rem. crept away and took up his abode
in pond at Manning's Heath, Sussex
There says London Answers, he
lived hermitlike existence, swim
ming and diving and scrambling along
the fringe of the pond by way Of ex-
ercise, and harming no man. until,
quite recently. young foal disputed
his claim to the lake. The three-fcet-
long water hog had the impudence to
chase the foal, and suffered death ut
the hands of q gamekeeper for his
misdemeanor.
The hogs life In the Sussex pond
is regarded as all the more strange
because few Of his species have sur
vived the English climate. Such crea-
lures abound on the river banks in
South America, and, while possessing
the skin and bristles Of an ordinary
land hedgehog, can swim and dive like
a fish, often remaining under water
for rothy periods. They have long,
curiously nodded teeth. which enable
them to grind to pulp the vegetable
matter that forms their sustenance,
and allow 1t to pass down the very
narrow passage Of their throat. They
bark and growl like dogs and are
altogether unpleasant animals when
reused. The Manning pond specimen
was regarded by the villagers as quite
harmless, however, and they deplored
its untimely end.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
MADE MOST OF GREAT GIFTS
Cicero, Famous Orator, Surely De.
served His Attainment of High
Eminence in World.

Cicero, like every other great man.
gives in his life's history Testimony
to the value and necessity of diligent
culture of the mind for the attainment
OF eminence. His education for an
orator was most laborious. He him
self declared that no man ought TO
pretend to the character of an
orator without being previously &C.
quainted with everything worth know.
ing in nature and art, as eloquence
unbiased upon knowledge was no bet
ter than the prattle Of a child. He
was six-and-twenty before he consid-
cred himself properly accomplished
for his profession. He had learned
the rudiments and grammar and Ian
guages from the ablest teachers, gone
through studies Of humanity and the
polite letters with the poet Archias:
been instructed In philosophy by the
principal professors in each sect
Phaedrus and Epicurian. Philo the
Academic, and Diodotus the Stole; ac-
quired perfect knowledge of law
from the greatest lawyers as well as
the greatest statesmen In Rome, the
two Scaeyolas; all OF which accom-
plishments were but ministerial and
subservient to that on which his homes
were placed-the reputation of an ora.
tor And that he might neglect moth
ing to improve and polish his style, he
spent the intervals of his leisure in the
company Of ladies, especially those
whose fathers had been distinguished
by fame and reputation for elegance.
From Melmoth's life of Cicero"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Com missioners' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Blu
chanan, 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 persons against said
estate. do hereby give notice that will meet at
the Owosso Savings Bank in the City of Owosso,
in said county, on Saturday, the 18th day of
April. A. ID. 1920, and on Thursday the 18th day
Of June. A. d. 1920, 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 14th day of February.
A. ID. 1920 are allowed TO creditors to present
their claims to said Commissioners for adjustment
and allowance,
Dated the 14th day Of February. A. ID. 1920.
ARTHUR ID. ALLITON,
A. E. OSMER.
1851 Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
THE GOOSE
BY WILL T. AMES
%. 1870. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

(G, 1870. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndtcate.)
Because I am a man have to pull
very hard at the strings that operate
my face muscles in order to muster
a feeble grin over that joke-the one
about the way to a mans heart being
through his stomach. Ten million times
have persons trotted out that hack
neyed old saw, spit on it, given it a
rub with their sleeve and handed 1t
out as bright and shining specimen
of wit.
They don't stop to think that they're
sweepingly reducing the whole male
sex to the level of Jones' pig, which
adores Mrs. Jones not at all because
she is adorable in herself, but because
she is stuffing it for its November
tragedy and subsequent usefulness.
Yet it is not to be denied that many
romance has terminated in a meal
that hungry mans heart has been
mellowed and made fertile of love by a.
beefsteak many a time. The point l
make. however, is that IT is a finer,
more psychic thing than mere sto-
machic emptiness and piggy greed that
underlies this association of food and
affection in the soul of mere man.
Ask the Salvation Army lassies who
fried doughnuts for the boys lover
there" whether 1t was the doughnuts
themselves or the honey intimacy of
their flavor that brought joy to the
soldiers nostalgia hearts and a film Of
tears to their dauntless eyes.
Jackie Toilet sat on tall stool at
the lunch counter in the Cornwall sta
ton, eating bacon and eggs and GUS
tard pie. .. You might make a guess
that Jackie was good-looking boy
you could do no more than guess; for
he was black with the dust and SCOT
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Order Of Publication.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee
At a session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty. held at the Probate Office. in the City of Cor
unna. on Wednesday, the 21st day of January, in
the year of thousand nine hundred and
twenty.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Lessa Van Camp
en-. deceased.
On ireadng and filing the petition of William
Dodge. praying that administration of said estate
may be granted to w. F. Gallagher or some other
suitable person.
1t is Ordered, That the 23rd DAY of February
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said Pro-
bate office be assigned for hearing said petition
And it is Further Ordered. That copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing. in The Owosso Times
a newspaper printed and circulating in said Coun-
ty of Shawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27


III you can't eat goose with the old
folks. you can eat slum at the hash
counter; what's the odds?'
But Title, who was a woman tn the
tips of her fingers. knew that the odds
were great. And a great mother feel
ing came and brooded In her bosom
along with the quite different feeling
that the presence Of this CHEEKY, hand
some boy always set stirring there.
Her eyes were softly tender as they
followed the agile figure Of the young
fireman Fastening trainward.
On New Years day as Jackie Toilet
climbed upon the accustomed stool and
nodded friendlily to Tillie. there was a
change from the accustomed routine.
1illie did not ask what her customer
would have Instead, she leaned over
the counter and said: keep it mum,
Jackie; I've got your dinner all ready
fer you in the hot closet"
Two great slices from the breast of
wonderful corn-fed goose and one OF
the fat birds stumpy legs, and thick,
luscious gravy, redOlent of celery and
chCstnuts and mushrooms. and huge
spat of bread crumb dressing, aromatic
with spices and unctuous with the
waddling fairness of the creature, and
creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes, and
little onions boiled to exquisite tender
ness, and bit of yellow turnip, and
half a dozen sprigs of dwarf celery,
crisp as zero snow, topped with giant
slab of such mince pie as the Cornwall
station restaurant had never dreamed
Of before. That's the kind of dinner
that the little waitress set before her
guest.
And because he was Needless,
homeless boy starving for the home
fieshpOts, Jackie had reveIed half way
through 1t before he began to think.
But because he was a man he did be-
gin to think at last. And presently.
when he could get Titles ear private
~. he said to her: "Tillie, how did
you do 1t? You haven't any more
home than I have. have your And
he kept at her until she had to admit
that she had bought the goose and
made n deal with Mrs. Jaynes, with
whom she roomed, to cook the dinner.
Tillie 10 have one full portion sent to
the station by the Jaynes boy prompt
1y at noLn.
"And what do you eat" inquired
Jackie, with an odd, intent look in his
eyes.
"Oh, my'Iegular lunch here" replied
Title. And right then Jackie's time
was UP and he had to run. But before
he went he leaned over the counter
and whispered hurriedly: Don't have
any date tomorrow evening, Tillie. I'm
coming to see YOU"
Do you suppose It was just the
goose and "fixings" that touched the
heart of Jackie Toilet and was re-
sponsible for his taking Tillie, before
another New Year rolled around, back
to that friendly little town Of his 700
miles away, and with her making
again a home Of his old house that he
could not bear to look at when he
came back from France? Or was II
the magic of that brooding mother
sense that in every real woman's heart
reaches out to the man she Graves.
and stirs his appetite, not for meat
and drink alone, but for the mamma
of home life, and the sparkling waters
of love?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Jap "Co-Ed'S' Costumes.

A new school costume for three
large schools for girls in Toxic is re.
ported in a Japan society bulletin
The freshmen girls will have jackets
fashioned Of pink material and skirts
of violet. The second-year girls will
wear blue jackets and third-year
maidens, in virtue Of their greater
maturity and advancing wisdom, will
be privileged to have their coats cut
from brown cloth. The Toxic schools
making the change are the Girls
Commercial school, the Yamawakl
Girls high school. and Atomi Girls
high school.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
A RESOLUTION
By A. w. PEACH

T~>>~~<&<%<~~$<$$%~
t@ 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
She looked at Marsden with dark,
tender eyes filed with determination
"We must not talk about 1t any more
1 am sorry, for l do love you, you
know. But / have had dreams since
q mere girl of doing wonderflx things
with my music. So I have made up
my mind. Today is New Years and
am going to begin to work for just
one end, Phil"
"A New Years resolution, then" he
answered gently. "A sad one for me-"
II knOw-yOu have been good TO
me, but-but ii has reached a point
where-where-I get to thinking of
you" The rose in her cheeks deep
ened. "And home with you. Now
i must put such thoughts away. Think
how my friends and father and mother
would feel They have such plans for
me. To marry and settle down.
can't think of 1t! So you must prom
Use to say-say no more TO me about
about loving me-"
He rose to go. Beth, If it trou-
bles you, 1 will"
1T doesn't trouble me, Phil. have
loved to have you. But my mind is
certain. Tomorrow I am sailing for
Italy"
"No," he said hurriedly. "You
don't mean that"
Listen" she said tenderly. II
must leave you now or later. And
want 1t to be soon. 1t will be easier"
He stood staring at future with
out her-her merry. sweet voice that
was finer music to him than to any
one In the world. Her bright head,
her dark tender eyes. her ways. ev-
cry one familiar and dear to him.
She read his thoughts and put one
white, slim arm around his neck.
"Phil, you dear old chum. think how
proud you will be Of me, one Of these
days, when 1 return and you come to
hear me-"
He smiled down into her eyes. 81
know where 1 would rather hear you
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27

sing-in my home, some evening, some
little song such"
"Hush!" she said quickly, drawing
from him, her eyes pleading for his
silence.
Il will. But, Beth, tonight you must
go with me to the concert at the con-
servatOry. VIII your"
"Will II" She gave him Ivy way
of answer what, under other circum-
stances, would have developed into a
hug.
Marsden left her and walked slow
ly homeward to his apartments. The
world had suddenly gone to ashes
about him. of for Italy with that
birdlike voice OF hers. He had often
thought Of her as thrush-a lover
Of hidden and secret places; almost
within his reach yet beyond it.
He found his chosen friend and
boon companion sprawled out in a
big chair in his den smoking and read
ing. Stevens jumped UP at the sight
Of his face.
whats the matter, old chap" he
calculated.
Seating himself Marsden tod the
story-a story punctuated by whistled
comments on Stevens part. At the
story's end Stevens leaned back.
"Phil, that is blow. / had just
begun to count on having a real home
to drop into-yours and the lady's
with the merry eyes. Ye gods, that
is "a sumner i"
Stevens drew on his pipe and
unused, looking now and then at his
silent friend in the club chair who
seemed to be far away in some dis
NAL valley of his own thoughts.
Suddenly, Stevens struck his pipe
with decision against the CRATE of the
fireplace and jumped TO his feet 81
suppose the party is on tonight at
the conservatoryT
at is" Marsden said. "Ill see you
and Alice there"
"You bet" was Stevens answer as
he hurried out.
As IL with a plan already in mind
he hurried down the street, boarded
a car that whirled its way Into the
residential part Of the city. Before
a quaint, rambling apartment house
he allghted. and went to the door.
He searched for a name, and a lit
tie later found himself shaking hands
with short. pleasant-faced Italian.
"DonaIuzzi. have tale for your
cars" Stevens announced.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
"All right" the Italian answered.

"All right" the Italian answered.
ANY man who plays q cello a. you
can tell me any tale an I listen"
Stevens told him swiftly of the stu
alton between Marsden and the girl
he whole-heartedly loved. "Now. here
Is the point: Beth is your pupil.
have plan"
He proceeded to unfold 1t. The
Italian alternately blinked, shook his
head. gasped, refused. and finally nod.
ded. "You say she really loves him
and he loves her." he asked.
Man, it is the love I would die
for If l could have it," Stevens said
firmly.
Consider it settled" Donaluzzi an.
swered.
At eight O'Clock. Stevens and Alice,
the girl who might some day marry
him, as she said, "when he takes life
seriously enough to propose without
working in joke" Marsden and
bright-haired Beth were in their seats
The concert began, but Marsden's
thoughts were not on the music but
close to the bright head at his snoul.
der; and she, too, glanced up at him
once in while, shyly, quickly.
In one of the lntermissions, an Ital
ian voice came TO them saying softly
to some friend. "Yes, Miss Ellsworth
has fine vOice-yes, but not a voice
to-to-train for the operate stage
the great role-ah. no. To sing at
home-before friends, yes. But
that's ALL"
The singer on the stage began
Marsden was conscious of tense lit.
tie body at his side and of his own
astonishment. A nudge in his side
drew his attention. He looked down.
spill, is that's that Donauzzii
Look around and seew
He looked and nodded. She re.
Taxed.
He suffered during the rest Of the
concert-suffered for her, for he knew
how much faith she placed upon Don.
aluzzi's opinion.
After the concert they went to Ste
vens' favorite dining place. She play.
ed her part bravely there. Even Mars
den's eyes that knew her every mood
did not sense her inner hurt. Nor did
he guess until he was drawn into the
little reception room Of her home and
she stood. wide-eyed before him, slim
and graceful in her evening wraps.
you heard what Donaluzzi said"
she began.
Sweetheart, don't think of that
He is no judge. Go to Italy! ! know
you'll make good!" he urged.
She drew away, folding her evening
robe about her. "Oh, so you want
me to gor
He stared at her. dumb, puzzled.
Then she smiled ever so slightly. With
a rush he caught her in his arms and
she surrendered her trip to Italy and
herself.
Then she explained in something of |
a smothered voice. "Im glad he told |
me, dear, for I've got a good excuse |
now. Now you must go. And think, |
you can come again." Her goodnight
was given, not said.
Once more In his apartments he
found Stevens. "How under the sun |
Say, that was lucky old Donaluzzi was
there or l would have lost her." Mars
den said smiling.
Stevens lifted an eyebrow. Luck (!
That sol My boy, I saw him myself
and put it up to him. had little diff
Guilty, for he wanted to tell her not
~ go himself. 1t was no kind of a
New Years resolution for her to make.
They always get busted anyhow. Old
man. look sane for moment and let
ne congratulate you"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Defendants.


suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shaw assoc, In Chancery, ia the
City OF Corunna, on the 18th day OF December,
A. ID. 1919.
In this cause II appe airing from afldavits ON
Il that he defendant Herman Frieseke, ia
not resident of his state, but Is "A resident OF
the stare OF California, and that the defend
ant. Harrison Thomson is not a resident OF
this state, but is resident of the Stste OF
Minnesota; on motion OF Pulver Bush at
torneys for plaintiff, IL is ordered that the ap-
pearance Of the said nonresident defendants,
Herman Friesekt ana Harrison Thomson, be
entered herein within three mo- chs from the
date OF this order; and in case OF their appear
ance, that they cause their answers reepec-
lively to the Btlrof Comp Amt to q filed, and
copy thereof TO be served OIL the attorneys
foi the aintin within twenty days after ser
vice on them respectively. Of u copy OF said
bill and notice OF this order, ana in default
thereof s lid bill will be taken rs confessed by
said non resident defendants. And IL is fur
ther ordered that W thin forty days the plain
lin cause notice ~ thus ORDER To be published
IN The Owosso Times newspaper printed and
circulating In sald county, and That said publ
cation be continued therein once each week
for six weeks m succession, or that the plain.
tin cause copy OF this order 10 b, personally
served on said non resident defendants az
least twenty days before the time above pre-
scribed for their appearance or that the plain
IN cause q copy OF said order to be served on
said defendants Sy regist red nail anu an
omclal return receipt therefor be received at
least twenty days before the time prescribed
Tor the appearance OF sa,d defendants, and
That due proof of such publication, personal
service or delivery by registered mail of such
copy OF SAID order, be made and filed Ia the
case or proceedings.
NEIL r WALSH,
circuit Court tomm issiouer
Of the county OF Shiewassee,
State OF Elchigan.
PULVER s. BUSH
Attorneys Tor Plaintiff.
Business Address, Owosso. Mich. r4 .
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Notice of Taking Road Into County
Road System.
WARREN PIERPoNT,
ComplaiuanL's Solicitor.
Address, Owosso, Mich.

At meeting of the Board of County
Road Commissioners of Shiawassee
County held at the Court House in the
City OF Corunna, Saturday, Jan. 81, 1929.
Observation-Disclosures Bailey, Cline
and Parmenter.
Commissioner Cline presented the fol.
lowing resolution which was unani-
mcusly adopted:
Resolved. By the Board of County
Road Commissioners of Shiawassee
County that the following described
roads be and they are hereby taken into
the Road System of said county for
construction and maintenance:
Beginning at. the north. west corner
OF section 10, Bennington township,
thence east between sections and 10,
to the north east corner of section 10.
Commencing at the south east corner
of section 8, thence north between Sec
tions aud 5, to the northeast corner
Of section 5, all in Bennington town
ship.
Commencing at the corner common
to sections 2, 3, TO- IL, Sciota township,
thence running west to south post on
section 3, thence south and west TO road
running through section 10 least and
west), thence west on said road to sec.
ton line between sections 8 and 10,
thence south between sections Q and 10.
10 and 10, 81 and 90 to the railroad
tracks.
Commencing at the south west corner
Of section ID, thence running east one
mile between sections IL and "a, all in
Sciota township, Shiawassee County,
Michigan.
Commencing at the south west corner
OF section Is, Bennington township.
Shiawas,ee County, Michigan, thence
running east two miles between sec.
tious 10 and 10, II and 90, all in said
Bennington township.
ROY G BAILEY,
VIM. II. CLINE.
46-4S AMOS PARMENTER,
Board of County Road Commission
ers, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-02-27
Com missioner Notice.
BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register

In the matter of the estate of Emma A. Little.
field, deceased.
We. the Undersigned. having been appointed by
the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge ofProbate in and
for the County of Shawassee. State of Michigan,
Commissioners to receive. examine and adjust ali
claims and demands of all persons against said
estate, do hereby give notice that will meet at
the residence of Daniel Bush in the Township of
Middlebury in said county. on Saturday the 18th
day of April, A. ID. 1920 and on Thursday the 18th
day of June A ID. 1920. at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of each of said days, for the purpose of re-
ceiving and adjusting all claims against said es-
tate. and that four months from the 18th day of
February, A ID. 1920. allowed to creditors to
present their claims to said Commissioners for ad-
justment and allowance.
Dated the 10th day of February, A. d. 1920
GEORGE SLOCUM,
EDISON PUTNAM
1851 Commissioners