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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

touch with the end of my fingers and
I'd know
81 didn't do it with a bunch, Billy
said /, and stopped to pick up table
drawer and slide it into place, for
there was a considerable barricade be-
tween me and the hyacinths that were
now out Of my reach.
Il didn't suppose you did, Billy was
generous enough to admit.
II did t(with piece of unmitigated
folly"
"Say-where did you leave the
cash?" he questioned quickly, and re-
membered the five hundred dollars
that I'd forgotten for the moment
/ forgot the diamonds and sank into
the nearest chair. stammered, BILLY,
I must know the worst, and I'm afraid
to ego to my bedroom and s-see If it's
gone. It was in the b-bureau drawer"
Billy struck match and went down
the hall. Then saw the electric light
illuminate the doorway and heard
Billy:
ssLove and pumpkins! Come here
quick !"
I rushed after him, without waiting
to see if the diamonds were safe. He
pointedsto the bed: Twill you look at
| that y
All the bed covers had been thrown
off and on the mattress lay the five
hundred dollars, spread out in rows
of tens and fives
The sight fairly caved me in. 1t was
a great deal worse than if the money
had been stolen. The thought that in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

things in the world / detest musical
show about the most. Billy, however,
seemed to find it to his liking, and
commented on it freely remember
his speaking of miss at one end OF
the sextette as sweet bunch of pet
tjeoats" and ] wondered what his
mother would say to that. But the
thing dragged along IN its meaningless
changes, and sat there trying 10 fnd
some conference in its plot--or at least
some CLEAN Of real humor besides
horseplay, and all the While there kept
raning through nay head the words.
sYcur fat is being robbed--robbed-
robbed"
Billy and / came home on local
fi,af dumped its passengers at One
Hundred and TbIrty-seventh, and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Sure Thing.

"It was silk umbrella" said the
hotel boarder, "and it had long rose
wood handle that was hooked in the
end"
"That's nothing" said the hotel
clerk. 81 had an umbrella with a gold
handle once, and it was hooked in the
end, too"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
His Drawback.

"This new writer has certain rude
strength"
sThen how could he expect to sue
coed in polite literature?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Lumber Industry leads.

The annual freight bill Of the lum-
Der industry is estimated at about
$215.OO 1000. Lumber and forest prod
ucts furnish about IL per cent Of the
total tonnage Of the American rail
roads, of about 215,O00,000 tons year.
Nv. This is greater than the move
ment of all agricultural products, and
is exceeded only by the tonnage OF
general manufactures and mine prod
uctS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Autocratic Inference.

81 guess we'll cut out that line OF
my speech" said Senator Sorghum,
about my being a public servant"
ut is q good old phrase"
"Yes, but it has had it's day. AS
household relationships go just now,
claiming to be servant sounds just a
tribe bossy."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Learning a Dangerous Lesson.

"Maks hay while the sun shines"
quoted the joyous philosopher.
"It sounds like good advice" replied
Farmer Corntossel; 'but scarcity, they
tell me, is the cause Of high prices.
Did it ever occur to you that the more
hay you make the lower the price
you're liable to get for it,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Th. season Is Now Open.

Farmer-You say that man comes
out every year to hunt and that ne IS
good hunter.
Second Farmer-I should say so; he
always pays me for my COWS in adj
vance, toe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
r bald facts,
His KnowIedI1e.

While being questioned about her
first cay of school, Elsie, the small
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy
Getin, confided to her grandmother
'.NVhat bothered me most was that
George Cher teacher) knows so much
more than ! do"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to In
clude Cuticura TaIcum.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
CATCHING Up.

where have you been for the last
three days?"I
"Sick."
"You were all right when you left
the office"
"This is the sick spell didn't have
when you were short-handed last
month. Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Quite Right.

"Ma, / am going to give Mr.. Smith
his congo"
"Of course. you give it to him. You
hadn't any business to take it from
him in the first place."
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conplete.

Marks--T had no idea your new
house was finished.
Parks-Oh. yes. Not only finished,
nut all my friends have had time to
ell me how much better 1t might
ave been.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

Ola y O@.A = - % esANNo
had all the symp-
toms incidenttothat
change-heat flash
es, nervousness, and
was in a general run
down condition, SO
it was hard for me
to do my work.
Lydia e. Pinkham 8
Veget table Com
pound was recon-
mended to me as the
best remedy for my
&~~x-I1I~0 xuAsrE -
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

NO DISLOYALTY ALLOWED.
"Is Grace Jealous of her hus-
band?"
Jealous? Why, on their wedding
trip she wouldn't even let him adj
mlre the scenery"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Beyond Him.

aWhat a wonderful llnguist that
man isl Is there any tongue he
hasn't mastered?"
"Yes; his wife's."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Still at His Trade.

Jack Tar-Hello, links! What ar
you doing nowadays?
Landlubber- Carpenterlng,
Jack Tar--What are you building?
Landlubber-Air castles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Svnpathetic.

Mr.. Smart--I give my voice for |
permanent standing army.
Mrs. Dull-Why don't you want tn
poor things to sit down?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Quite ENOUGH.

aThe cook says she wants some more
crash fin the kitchen"
II must say don't, since heard
her washing the dishes out there"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Her WAY.

sour cook is contrary kind I
woman"
'sHow so?"
"Sha is rare creature, yeh MI y.
works are well doro,'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
A Consideration.

"Why don't you want Jibbs!
think he is promising man for your
idea"
maybe so, but this is a paying prop
osition."
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COMPLIMENTARY OR OTHER
Rut He Got IL.

Her hatpin was protruding,
And it caught him In a joint;
She said she meant it for a joke.
But he didn't see the point.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
That's Different.

Victim Sir, your dog bit me.
You must pardon him, sir
this dog was formerly police dog,
and has been trained to attack every
suspicious looking character.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Ho Knew.

"Don't you realize how much your
life means to me?"
"Sure; if l die you get my insur-
ance.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
No Wonder.

"I understand the critics have made
your poetic friend angry"
SLOW SOP"
SPY their running comments on ms
fugitive poetry"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
IN Indefinite Stay.

aHere's modern wedding an
nouncement."
what about it?"
at says the happy couple will i've
at the home Of the brides parents I'M
til they can find house or fiat they
can rent"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

81 suppose this bread of mine Is
not to your liking"
ut makes me pity father when he
had to eat the kind mother used to
make"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Naturally.

"Theve Is no use in splitting hairs
In that argument"
''vvhy not?"
because it is over bald facts"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Lost Experiences.

81 wonder what cotton gin could
have tasted like?"
81 guess it was the kind that left
the woolly taste in your mouth"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Cheap Sympathy.

"Closeman let's his friends misfor-
tunes touch him deeply, doesn't hep
eyes; without letting his friends do
the same thing, however"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

elias the dramatic star a new play
on hand?"
Eyes, and it fits her like glove"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Aversions.

OF all the kids I've known, I'll state,
These cause most discomfort
The ones that try to initiate
The comic supplement
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

HE WAS COMPLEMENTARY. .
eff I give you one kiss will you
be satished?"
mo, expect the sample to assay
better than that"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
The Reason.

She-Why do people have to keep
so quiet when they go fishing?
He-Because to catch 'em one must
fish with bated breath.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Takinu the Joy out of Life.

.There's new baby at Green's
house."
"That So" spoke up little man In
the corner. III hadn't heard about it.
I'm their landlord and I'll go right up
and order them to move. They can't
have children and stay in my fat"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
The Way Of It

"What occupation does Blobs pur
sue?'
"Quite a number but don't think
he's caught up with any one yet
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08

Sometimes a mans neigh5or consid-
ers him ungrateful because he insists
on managing his own affairs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
Queer Action.

SIS Maude color blind?"
"No; why do you ask?"
Because when she wanted to find
the Green family, she looked In the
Blue Book"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
THAT Grim superiority.

And there's a man who oft will strike
Our minds with cruel dread
Because we do not chance to like
Some book that he has read.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-08
THAT CHANGE IN
WOMAN'S life
Mrs. Golden Tells How IL
May be Passed in Safety
and Comfort.

Fremont, Or was passing through
Che critical period of life, being forty
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-13

ever meant before. He will bring
added prestige to the nation; cause
the flag to be respected in every land
and on every sea; he will keep the
nation free from entangling alliances
abroad; bring prosperity to our in
dustries at home; harmonic the con-
tending forces among our people
make America the beacon light to
lead the way in every movement for
the bettermen of the human race,
and at the same time maintain Am
erica's independence; keep her master
of her own destiny and see that her
people and her government remain
the directing force in whatever policy
she may determine upon for the
future.
"To assist in making Harding Pres
ident is an act of patriotism, and act
to aid in the Americanization of AM
erica an in the perpetuation of her
institutions. Every lover of consti-
tutional government should vote for
Warren G.. Harding"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-13
RESOLUTIONS

The following Resolution was presented and
on motion OF Mr.. Rosevear same was adopted:
ayes, Rosevear, Stebblns and Wright;
Resolution No. AZ
Whereas, the City Clerk has, pursuant
to q resolution Of this Commission passed
upon the 2lst day OF July, 1920 e ven notice &C.
oording to the terms OF the city charter Of the
City OF Owosso. OF the intention OF the Commits
sion to construct q sewer on Cass Street from
Michigan Avenue to South Ball Street In the
City OF Owosio and on Ball Street from Cass
Street TO the Shiawassee River, and that this
Commission would meet at the Office of the City
Clerk in said city upon the 9th day of August
1920 and hear objections to said Improvement,
and at the same time review the assessment
roll for the special assessment for said i'm
provement, at which time and place opportun-
tty would be given all persons interested to be
heard regarding the improvement and the
assessment; and
Whereas, said Commission did meet at
the. time and place mentioned In said
notice and did give opportunity to all
persons interested to be heard regarding
said Improvement and the assessment; and
there were no objections so made. Be it
Resolved, by the Commission Of the City
OF Owosso, that said improvement be made,
and that sewer be constructed on Cass Street
from Michigan Avenue to South Ball Street in
the City of Owosso, and on Ball Street from
Cass Street to the Shiawassee River. at an es-
tmated cost Of 81 s3l.14 and that So OF the cost
OF said improvement, including the cost of sur
veys. plans. estimates, superintendent, adver-
Using and cost OF construction, be paid by
special assessment, and the remainder OF tie
cost be paid from the general sewer fund OF the
City OF Owosso. Be 1t further
Resolved, that whereas no objections to said
special assessment roll for the foregoing i'm
provement have been made, and the said assess
ment roll has been reviewed by this Commits
sion therefore said special roll for the con-
struction OF sewer on Cass Street from Mich
igan Avenue to South Ball Street In the City Of
OwoSSo and on Ball Street from CasS Street
to the Shiawassee River, be and the same is
hereby confirmed. BE 1t further
Resolved by this Commission that the assess
ment set forth In said roll be collected directly
from said special assessment roll. Be II further
Resolved by this Commission that the amount
OF said special assessment roll be divided into
three installments by said City Assessor, one
OF said installments to be collected each year,
the first TO become due and payable upon the
LIST dav OF December, 1890, and the remainder OF
said installments annually thereafter upon the
LIST day Of December with annual interest at
rate OF six per cent per annum. The City Asses
sor is hereby direated to Immediately prepare
special assessment roll for the first installment
OF said assessment and present the same to this
Commission forthwith for confirmation.
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Resolved. that whereas no objections to said
special assessment roll for the foregoing i'm
provement have been made, ard the said assess
ment roll has been reviewed by this Commits
struction OF sewer on East Oliver Street from
Randolph Street to Dimmick Street, be, and
the same is hereby confirmed. Be It further
Resolved by this Commission that the assess.
ment set forth In said roll be collected directly
from said special assessment roll. Be II further
Resolved by this Commission that the amount
OF said special assessment roll be divided into
three installments by said City Assessor one
OF said insta lments to be collected each year,
the first to become due and payable upon the
lst day OF December, 1920 and the remainder of
said installments annually thereafter upon the
LIST day of December with annual interest at q
rate OF six per cent per annum. The City Asses
sor Is hereby dire tied TO Immediately prepare
spec al assessment roll for the first installment
OF said assessment and present the same to this
Commission forthwith for confirmation.
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y Y. FrWlII Nv 10 r
Order of Publication.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
At a session of the Probate Court for said
County. held at the Probate office in the City of
Corunna on Tuesday. the 18th day of July
in the year one thousand nine hundred and
twenty.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Mary L. Brown.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of Herbert c.
Seaman praying for license to sell real estate to
pay debts.
1t is Ordered. That the 7th day of September
next. at nine 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 Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate.
BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
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Order Of Publication,

State of Mchigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee
At a session of the Probate Court for the County
of Shiawassee. held at the Probate Office in the
City Of Corunna on Friday. the 9th day Of August.
in the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Walter c. Balloon.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Roy l..
Balloon praying that administration of said es-
tate may be granted to the petitioner or some
other suitable person.
1t is Ordered. That the 18th day of September
next. at nine o'clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office be assigned for hearing said petition.
And it is Further Ordered. That q 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
County of Shawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
Judge of Probate.
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register
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The following resolution was presented

The following resolution was presented
by Mr. Rosevear which, on motion, was adopt.
ed; ayes, Rosevear, Stebbins and'Wright:
Resolution No. .43
Whereas, the City Clerk has pursuant to q
resolution of this Commission passed upon the
2ist day OF July, 1920, given notice according to
the terms OF the charter of the City OF Owosso,
OF the int ntion OF the Commission to construct
q sewer on East oliver Street from Randolph
Street TO Dimmick Street, and that this Com
mis sion would meet at the ONCE OF the City
Clerk in said city upon the 9th day OF August
1920, and hear objections TO said Improvement,
ard at the same, time review the assessment
roll for the special assessment for said i'm
provemont, at which time and plade opportun-
ity would be given all persons Interested to be
heard regarding the improvement and the
asses sment; and
Whereas said Commission did meet at the
tine and place mentioned 10 said notice and
did give all persons interested opportunity to
be heard regarding said improvement, and
there were no objections made BE IL
Resolved by the Commission of the City Of
Owosso, that said improvement be made, and
that a sewer be constructed on East Oliver
street from Randolph Street to Dimmick
Street, at an estimated cost OF 2538S9, and that
SIS Of the cost OF said improvement, including
the cost OF surveys, plans estimates, superin-
tendence. ADVERTISING and cost az construction
be paid by special assessment and the re-
mainder OF the cost be paid from the general
sewer fund Of the @ " OF Owosso. BE II further
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-13
Order OF Publication.

State of Michgan-The Probate Court for the
County Of Shiawassee.
At session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty. held at the Probate Office. in the City of Cor
unna, on Thursday, the 18th day of July. in
the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty.
Present-Matthew Bush Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of George L.
Setback. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Gustav
+. Friegel praying for license to sell real estate
to pay debts.
II is Ordered. That the 18th day of September
next at nine o'clock in the forenoon. at said Pro-
bate Office be assigned for hearing said petition.
And IL is Further Ordered. That copy of this
orderI be published three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day of hearing. in The Owosso Times
asnewspaper printed and circulating in said Coun-
ty of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
BY Judge Of Probate.
CLARIBEI. GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
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Order Of Publication.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
At session of the Probate Court for said coun.
ty. held at the Probate Office in the City of Cor
unna, on Friday, the 23rd day of July. in the
year one thousand nine hundred and twenty.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Jesse w. Clarke.
deceased.
On filing the petition of Mary e. Clarke praying
for the probate of the will of said deceased now
filed in this court.
1t is Ordered. That the 7th day of September
next at nine o'clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate office be appointed for hearing said petition
And it is Further Ordered, that a 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
County of Shawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-08-13

the public institutions Of the state
from actual experience. He served
terms in both branches of the legisla
ture; he was Secretary of State for
three terms, which office carried with
1t the Craftsmanship of the Board of
State Auditors, thereby dealing direct
ly with every department of state
government Mr.. Martindaie has also
served on the Public Domain commits
sion, thusly understanding the prob
lem of our undeveloped millions of
acres; also on the State Parks COM
EMISSION. 1t was this extended knowl.
edge Of the business affairs of Mich.
gan that caused the friends of MI
Martindale from every part of the
state to request his candidacy for
Governor at time when progressive
ideas are needed in governmental af-
fairs and man of experience at the
helm. '1+
Mr.. Martindale was born on a farm
In Wayne county and has been a real
farmer in all that the word implies.
He titled the soil in the early days
when the hours OF labor were long
and remuneration small and still to-
day owns quite tract of land In Oak
land county which is farmed direct
ly under his supervision. Here he
spends major portion of his time
during the busy season. Mr.. Martin
dale Is member OF the Farm Bureau
in his community and county and rec
Dgnizes the fact that the great agri-
cultural problems of the future must
be solved through organization and
cooperation. With one-third of the
lands Of Michigan now idle and that
acreage increasing yearly, the con-
Stunning public may think this a good
time to consider such qualifications
when considering the Michigan COVER.
~nOrship this year.
The platform upon which the name
Of Fred Martindale is being presented
to the voters of Michigan by his
friends includes the development of
good highways, the Improvement of
marketing conditions in a way that
will benefit both producer and con.
sumner; also, as means Of cutting
state expenses, to perfect and put into
work the budget system and he
makes a further pledge to consoli
date the state boards and commits
sions wherever possible, which would
mean fewer men on the salary lists,
better service to the public and rem
dered at lower cost to the taxpayer.
To carry out these and other broad
ideas man Of ability and experience
In public affairs is needed for the
twenty-seventh Governor of Michigan
and it is consideration of his personal
experiences along these lines that the
friends of Mr.. Martindale are going
to the voters asking for his support
On primary day, August 31st.