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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
TRACED TO PRIMITIVE DAYS
General Use az Indicating a
Token Of Reckoning.

1.-THE days Of our age are three
score years and ten," said the Psalm
ist, showing that our fOrefathers reck-
oned by vows, system of keeping
account Of figures based probably in
fits original form upon the practice
of counting upon the fingers and toes.
TIE AyOrd "scOre" itself comes from
the Anglo-SaxOn. being nothing more
than the word "scoren," which is the
past participle Of mountaineering
TO cut It indicated notch or incision
made upon a tally-stick for the pur-
pose of keeping record Of financial
transac, 'ons.
The "score-mark" was the twentieth
notch upon these primitive account
Docks cut which was longer and
deeper than the others. Hence the
expression. Ito pay of old scores"
means not only the repayment Of old
debts, but the revenging of grievances
which have cut deep and left last
Ing impression.
1t Is for the same reason, that Of
seckoning, that we speak Of the
Score" Of game-meaning the rec
ord of the points made--and the
"scOre" or musical record of an opera.
London Tit-Bits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

XYIATER was first discovered
wv and Investigated by Noah,
~ who succeeded in living on Il
for forty days.
Most men y admire Noah. for his
bravery, but very few have any de.
sire to break his record.t
water Is one Of our most useful and
necessary possessions. Without. It
the earth 4 would be q desert and
worthless, stocks would only yield
q beggafiy six ,or eight per cent,
and mankind would curl up and die.
A great many men avoid water and
try to get along with q" substitute
which ithey claim is Just as good.
But their widows and creditors sci.
dom speak sof the experiment as
success.
ksTheres is IAN unlimited supply Of
water on the planet. but most Of 1t
is badly seasoned and Is unfit for
drinking purposes, There are five
great oceans containing s150. Zoo. 900
square tmiles = Of swater Wand sur.
rounded j. by. q zoe, 900 miles sof sea
beach, giving room for .2.000, 000. 900
bathers Eat None time. And yet q
great many speopie In this world
are no cleaner than they should be.
Water Is, very thin and transpar.
emf, except In the Chicago and Mis-.
souri, Rivers 1T lis very restless,
and 10 ycontinually climbing up into
the sky and falling down on base,
bail games and ,picnics In the sum:
mer.s and on new millinery in all
seasons. y Water Is very gregarious,
and loves to collect In ponds. rivers,
lakes, gulfs, oceans and corpora.
fions. 1t is very unstable. and the
man who tries to wander around in
Il swithout q life preservel soon
sinks and dies from swallowing too
much Of II. Z Too much water Is
Just as fatal as too little.
Water,is useful for running steam
engines. making soft drinks, soak
ing soiled citizens. increasing the
supply OF milk, putting out fires.
making Baptists and insulating
Americans from kings and dukes
and Waldorf -.Astors. Among the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

Statement of the ownership, man.
agement, ETC., required by the act Of
congress Of August "a, 1912, of The
Owosso Times published weekly at
Owosso, Mich. for Oot 1. 1891
State of Michigan, County of Shia-
wassee-Before me notary public in
and for the State and county afore-
said, personally appeared George M.
Dewey, who having been duly sworn
according to law, deposes and says
that he is publisher and business mana
ger of The o wosso Times, aud that the
following is, to the best OF his knowledge
and belief, true statement of the
ownership, management, etc., of the
aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required
by the act of congress of August "a,
1912, embodied in section 443, postal
laws and regulations, to-wit. =
That the names and addresses of the
publisher. editor. managing editor, and
business manager are: Publisher,
George M. Dewey, Owosso; editor,
managing editor and business man
ager, G. M. Dewey, Owosso, Mich;
owner, M. G. DEWEY. Owosso, Mich. /;
mortgage or other security holder,
none.
GEO. M. DEWEY,
Business Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 2Sth day Of September, 1921.
A. T. WRIGHT.
II Notary Public.
My commission expires Aug. A, 1925
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

about three hundred twenty-five (322) feet long,
beginning at the southeast corner OF Lot No.
seventy-four (7i) OF Forest Park Addition to
the City Of Owosso Michigan, and running
thence easterly on the north line OF Lynn street
produced To the westerly line OF land now
owned bg August Schultz; thence south along
the west line OF Schutte's land fifty (50) feet
thence westerly along the south line OF Lynn
street, produced, to the north east corner OF
Lot No seventy-five (75) OF said Forest Park
Addition; and thence north TO the place OF
beginning; that this Commission further de-
clares that such improvement Is for the use ana
benefit OF the City OF Owosso. and that IL Is
unable to agree with the owners for the pur'
chase OF sa property.
Resolved further. that the City Attorney Is
hereby authoriz and directed to institute the
proper proceedings in the circuit court for the
County OF Shiawassee on b.half OF the City OF
Owosso, TO insure the carrying out OF the object
cf this resolution for the taking OF private
under the laws of the State OF Michigan In such
case made and provided.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

Amazon River the greatest female
river in the world; the Great Salt
Lake, the Dead Sea and Wall StreQA
Niagara Falls and the Old Faithful
geyser are the two most athletic
bodies Of water. The most indusa
trious water is the Colorado Rivera
which has burrowed it's way 5000
feet Into the ribs of the earth. The
most imposed upon water is the Chi.
cago River, which was turned
around, loaded full of sewage and
made to run backward. The most
restless water Ia the Missouri
River, which changes its bed every
night. The most neglected water is
found In Kentucky. where II is not
used for anything but storing cat.
fish. And the most over-advertised
water In the world Ia Minnehaho
Falls, which only fall when a stout
man In overalls turns On 'spigot
and begins to pump.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
How Power 10 Derived From Sun.

A practical demonstration of the
possibility Of running steam en-
CINE with heat derived directly from
sunshine has been made I'm California.
The rays OF the sun are focused upon
Q boiler by means Of radiator rs
feet in diameter, composed Of 1,788
small mirrors which are so adjusted
that they all concentrate the sunlight
npon a single central point. The heat
developed is sufficient to melt copper,
and wooden pole thrust into the
focus bursts into flame at once. The
steam from the suspended boiler Is
carried to the engine through fex-
ible tube. An energy of Is horse pow
or Is developed, and used to pump
water for irrigation. The reflector Is
mounted like an astronomical tele-
scope, and kept facing the sun by q
driving clock.--Christian Science
Monitor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
Commissi oners' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Lula l.. r. Reif.
deceased.
We. the undersigned. having been appoihteo py
the Hon Matthew Bush Judge of Probate in and
for the County of Shawassee, State OF Michigan;
Commissioners to receive examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against saio es.
are 40 hereby give notice that we will meet at
the titizens' Savings Bank in the City OF Owosso
in said county. on Monday the 18th day OF Novens
Der A. ID. 1921. and on Saturday. the 2bth oay OF
January. A. d. 1922. at ten o'clock In the lore
noon of each of said days. for the purpose of re-
ceiving and adjusting all claims against said estate
and that four months from the 9th day of Septem-
Der A. ID. 1921 allowed creditors to present their
claims to said Commissioners for adjustment and
allowance.
Dated the 9th day of September A. d. 1921.
HUGH M. NICHOLS.
FRANK C. FREEMAN.
1881 Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
To the Commission Of the City Of owosso

The following petition was presented
read to the Commission. and referred to the
Commissioners Of Public Improvements:
Petition No. IA.
To the Commission Of the City Of Owosso,
Gentlemen:
We, the following residents AMI property
owners on Lynn street in the City of Owosso,
humbly petition your honorable body to con-
struct u sanitary sewer on Lynn street from
State street to Chapman street, and your petit
TONERS will ever pray.
Signed, Mrs j. w. Schilling and other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

To the Commission Of the City OF owosso,
Gentlemen -
submit herewith an estimate for the pave
ment on Corunna Avenue.
Estimate No.
Excavation = u, -
South side of St Sta. plus 90 to Sta. 40 SO
North side OF st Sta. o plus 90 to Sta 90
TAO Gu. yds at 30 'oo oo
Surfacing-
South side OF st Sta 81 rs to Sta. 40 $50
1904 So yds. at $s.47... ...............$TiO IL
Expansion Joint as ordered
T56 lin. II. at .l39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. l05 %
Longitudinal Header
1854 lin. IT, at 81. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $40 "A
Total estimate ,....,,..........S 3S22 a
Less ~ per cent 'of 10
Amount due contractor. .................s3 Oo' 30
Respectfully submitted.
N 1. RAYMOND,
City Engineer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
The following resolution was presente,

read to the Commission. ami on motion OF Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
Rosevear Stebbius and Wright:
Resolution No. 90.
Resolved by the Commission of the City
of Owosso that whereas a certain note given
by said city to the State Savings Bank
in evidence of a loan of that date to said
city to be placed to the credit of the
Elliott and Donald Sewer Fund, falls due on the
2sth day OF September, 1921, and there are not
in said fund sufficient monies to pay the same.
Now. therefore, the Mayor is hereby auth
orized and directed to execute and deliver to
said State Savings Bank noe for Nine humid
red i've and 20l0O dollars (S905.2 in partial re-
newal OF principal OF said note so falling due,
and said new note is dated the 2Sth day OF Sep
TENDER, 1921, and to become due and payable
the 2sth day of March, 1922, and to bear inter-
est not greater than six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made
In anticipation OF special assessment taxes
assessed against the various property owners
benefited by said Improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
HOW

DIAMONDS CAME INTO USE.
When tile laborers descend
into the diamond mines at Kim
berley, they blast and pick out
the. hard diamOndiferOus earth
and place 1t In wooden tubs that
are hauled on stout wires to the
surface, where the earth Is
/. spread over the ground to un-
dergo. for several months, the
sOftening influences Of heat and
cold. When II Is soft enough II
is shOveled into the washing
machines, where the dirt is sep
/, arated from the rough diamonds
and other large mineral sub
stances. The mixture of miner
ais remaining is known as "con-
centrates."
1t was formerly necessary to
go carefully over these cOncen-
trates to pick out the garnets
and many other foreign sub,
stances, until nothing remained
but the rough diamonds, This
was a slow and laboriOus opera
ton, but 1t was an essential
part of the mining industry un-
I'll 1t was superseded not so
many years ago.
Among the employees In the
. sorting room was a youth by
the name Of Kersten. who went
quietly to work to find a way
to separate the diamonds from
other stones more quickly and
more easily than could be done
by the slow process Of hand
picking. He was not discour-
aged BY his many failures to
find that wuy. s u
One day by the merest chance
the boy made the discovery he
! was seeking. A rough diamond
: and garnet happened to be
lying on a small board on the
bench where he was working.
Hearaised one end Of the board.
The garnet slipped off, but the
= diamond remained. He found
that there was a coating of
grease on the board that had
retained the diamond, but not
the garnet.
w The boy. procured wider
, board, coated the side Of 1t with
grease, and dumped a few hand
fuls of concentrates on 1t.
Then he found that, by holding
: the board In slightly inclined
position and vibrating it, all the
concentrates except the dia-
monds moved to the lower end
and fell Off, while the diamonds
remained In place.
Then the boy invented ma
chine by which his discovery
might be utilized. Considerable
study was required to perfect
II, but at last the machine was
completed, and the diamond
magnates were invited to wit
ness the new method Of separat-
ing diamonds from the rest Of
the concentrates
The invention was an entire
success. A more simple and
complete device for saving time,
labor, and loss Of diamonds
could not be imagined. The
entire work Is now done by ma
chinery, Manipulating has been
wholly superseded, and both the
inventor and the mine owners
have profited handsomely by
the labor-saving machine
Christian Science World.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
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|AassuOv os az S0o0~S" S'"e~" & "A
WATER

most noted collections of water In
the world are the Great Lakes, which
are 1000 miles long over all and
entirely drinkable; the Mississippi
River, the father OF waters; - the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
PETITIONS

The following petition was presented
read to the Commission, and referred to the
Commissioner Of Public Utilities:
Petition No. 10.
To the Commission Of the City Of Owosso
Gentlemen:
We the following residents and property
owners on Lynn street In the City of Owosso o,
Michigan, humbly petition your honorable body
to construct a water main on Lynn street from
State street to Chapman street, and your petit
TONERS will ever pray.
Signed, Mrs. ]. W. Schillipg and other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
APPLICATIONS

The application o. j. N. Thomas for license
to operate o Ford auto truck for hire in the
City OF Owosso was presented, and on motion
OF Commissioner Rosevear, the application was
received, sureties approved and license granted
Ayes. Rosevear Stebbins and Wright
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

statesmen WANTED-To solicit
orders for Lubricating Oils. Greases
and Paints. Salary or commission.
Address, The Victor Oil Co., Cleveland,
Ohio
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

On motion OF Mayor Wright the Commission
extended City Attorney Pond "a vote OF thanks
on behalf OF the City OF Owosso on account OF
his very excellent efforts in the defense OF the
Moss versus Shellenbarger suit just completed
In the circuit court.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
Resolved by the Commission Of the City of

Resolution No. 81.
Resolved by the Commission Of the City Of
Owosso that The Mayor is hereby authorized
and direc ed to borrow on the credit OF the City
OF Owosso and place to the credit of the King
Stinson and Olmstead Sewer Outlet Fund
the sum of Thirteen hundred ninety and 3l-l y
dollars @ 800. 1877 and to give in evidence OF said
loan the promissory note OF the City dated the
18th day OF September, 1921, and to become due
and pay able the 2Sth day OF March, 1922 and to
bear interest at the rate OF six per cent per
annum; it being declared to be the purpose OF
this Commission to make said loan in antcipa-
tion OF the collection OF the special assessment
levied upon the special assessment district
liable to be assessed for the construction OF a
sewer outlet on King, Stinson and Olmstead
Streets all the lots and parcels OF land abutting
on said improvement aud directly or indirectly
benefited thereby.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
PROCEEDINGS OF The CITY COMMISSION
OFFICIAL.
owosso, Mich, Sept. 2e, 1872

Owosso, Mich, Sept. 26, 1871.
Regular meeting OF the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present-Rosevear, Stebbins and
Wright
The minutes of the regular meeting OF Sept.
10, 1921, were read and approved.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
Resolution No. "a.
Resolved. by the commission Of the City

of Owosso, that on and after the End day of
October, 1921, the official time of the City of
Owosso shall be that OF the Goth meridian of
longitude, known as Central Standard Time;
that the people OF the City are hereby re-
Quested to turn their clocks back one hour
from Eastern Standard Time now used on
the night of Saturday, October l, 1921: and that
on and after said End dxy of October, 1921. the
time within which any act is required to be
done. by any ordinance OF the City OF Owosso
shall be rcckoned by said Central Standard
Time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

REPORTS FROM HEADS OF DEP'TS
City Engineer Raymond submitted the fol-
lowing report which was on motion received
and filed:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
RESOLUTIONS

The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion OF
Comm issioner Rosevear same was adop ed;
ayes, Rosevear, Stebbns and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30
September 96. 1921

Mr.. Rosevear moved the adoption of the reso-
luton which motion prevailed ayes, Rosevear,
Stebbins and Wright
September 90, 1921
Resolved by the Commission OF the City OF
Owosso, that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
the amounts shown:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

TIC r0IIOwihK resoIutiOn was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion OF Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes.
Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright.
Dissolution Mo OF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

The following Resolution was presented and
read tn the Commission and on motion OF Com.
missioner Rosevear same was adopted ayes,
Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-09-30

On motion the Commission adjourned,
A. T. WRIGHT.
Mayor.
B. X. LUCAS.
City Clerk.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-27
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
BOWL BY WIRE

Tho Illinois Athletic club OF Chicago
will be the scene OF much activity Sat
urday night. when the promoters of
tho second annual International In
dustrial TeloSraphic Bowling tourna-
m.nt will bo handling the scores of
tho teams entered as they come over
the Western Union Telegraphic SER
vice.
BY 1880 telegrams Will be pouring
in from all sections OF the United
States and Canada containing the
scores of the various Industrial teams
who have taken part in this, the lars-
est wire event ever held in the history
of the bowling game. There being no
entry fec for the tournament, a great
number OF concerns interested con-
tributcd something in the way or
merchandise to make UP the prize list
for contestants. The concerns who
have responded to date in this respect
are the following:
The Brunswick Bake Collendor Co.
Chicago. The Illinois Steel Co, Chic
ago: VIM. wrigley Jr.. Co, Chicago;
SELF schwab & Co, Chicago: Chicago
Tunnel Co. Chicago; IL. c, Goldman
Co, columbus: Gates Rubber Co,
Denver: McPhee & McGinuiiy Co,
Denver; o. & w. Thum Co. Grand
Rapids. Mich; Standard OIL Co.
Grand Rapids, Mich; Mueller Metals
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-27

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. c6.-Tommy
Milton, the Speed King of tho world, has
entered the Ninth Annual J0omile
Sweepstakes to be held at the Indian
apolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May
30th. He will pilot a Durant Special
owned by Cliff Curant, millionaire race
enthusiast who, in the past, had driv-
en- his own racing creations but who.
it appears, will get his thrills from tho
stands in the future. He will get
plenty of thrills watching Milton urge
his speed creation over the bricks of
the indianapolis Speedway. for Mil
toms racing life has benc ono thrill
after another.
Milton made the fastest automobile
trip ever negotiated by mortal man
when he famed a racing car over the
sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, at
the astounding speed OF 1864 miles
per hour. And as a thrilling finale to
tho great feat Tommy's car caught
fire while he was travelling at this un-
heard of speed and he calmly drove 1t
into the ocean and escaped with but a
few minor burns.
The year before, at Uniontown. he
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-27
UP-TO-THE- -A1INEzI!zE!1+ SR0RT WORLD NEW
NATIONAL BASKET
TOURNAMENT AT
CHICAGO UNIV.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Teams from all
sections of the country are expected to
compete in the third annual inter-
scholastic basket ball tournament of
the University of Chicago this season,
making the tournament national In
character. The event will be held
March 10, II and IL. Besides the in
dividual and team trophies which will
be awarded to the teams finishing
first and second, the winning team
Will be proclaimed the national inter
scholastic champion.
Twenty-four quintets from eleven
different states made last years
tournament "A brilliant success, and
this years entries are expected to
make the 1921 meet the best of all.
The race last year narrowed down TO
Wingate and Crawfordsville, both In
diana fives, the former winning out
after a spirited struggle.
The teams competing will be the
guests of the University and will be
housed in the fraternity houses on the
campus. Plenty of entertainment will
be provided to keep the athletes busy
when they are not playing.
Selection of the teams to represent
the different sections of the country
will he made purely on the basis OF
records submitted, tho teams in the
various localities having the best
comparative records being the ones
which will be invited to compete.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-27
NO One RACE PRED0MINATES
IN PRIZE SQUARE CIRCLES
Hebrews Entering Fight Game Have Been Huge Sue
cess-Benny Leonard Best Example Of
Jewish Success in Ring

ship Of England, November II. 1912 and
lost, was Jew. His proper name was
Charles Anchowitz
The most eccentric fighter of his or
any other day was Ike Weir, THE
Belfast Spider was Jew and was
considered invincible In the feather
weight division. He met practically
all the stars at that weight Bumor
always whispered that Tommy Ryan
was of the Jewish persuasion but he
always denied this. He claimed that
his mother was English and his father
French. His proper name was Joseph
Youngs.
But it remains for Benny Leonard,
| undisputed lightweight champion to
gain more honors than any other o,
his race in the prize ring. There have
been but very few fighters in all ring
history who have made better rec
ord. and Jack McAuliffe tho only
| lightweight. He is marvellous figh-
ter He has retained his record since
1917 against all challengers and still
retains the crown. He was born April
I, 1895, and being still under 25 years
OF age has several years still remain
ing to continue his victorious career.
The nest of the champion, however,
is far from soft. There are many
good boys after him and who can tell
how long it will be before the other
fellow lands the chance blow.
SO race or nationality has little to
do with the making of champions. 1t
is all in the individual. America is the
birthplace OF many wonderful athletes
who have won the highest honors
there Is to give in the world of sport.
Their parcntage originated from al
most every country under the sun.
Indians Negroes, Greks, Turks, Ger
mans, French. Irish, Danes, Belsians,
English in some one sport have been
,rNtF Co Far ha TAh q
concerned the strangest part of It is
that as rule the Hebrew nature is for
more important phases of human e&-
istence. They are eminent in the
world OF finance, of arts, and sciences
and those who have chosen the fields
OF sport as n vocation are probably
in the minority. The average being
less than with any other race or ma
tionality. But they have succeeded in
this as they havo in the others.