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The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Picnic Lunch
for Two
BY FREDERICK HART


Pretty Marguerite Stanley looked
discontentedly out of the window at
the slanting lines of the rain that beat
the dust in the road to lathery mud
and dripped musically from the gut
ters around the broad piazza of her
home.
"Of course" she said to her moth
er, who was sewing in the next room,
"of course, it had to rain-on this day
OF all days! / believe nature has a
special grudge against picnics. Yes
terday was clear, and day before yes
terday-and I'm sure that tomorrow
will be. But today"
"Well, dear, If tomorrow is clear,
you can have your picnic then" Mrs.
Stanley's voice was absent. She was
considering problem in embroidery
and was not just sure how to attack
1t. Her daughters petulant voice re-
piled: swell, If we put it off till to-
morrow it'll rain tomorrow-that's
sure" Mrs. Stanley made no reply
and Marguerite turned to contempla-
tion of the dreary rain.
Suddenly her face changed from an
expression Of woe to one of wonder.
Through the driving rain that rem
dered objects indistinguishable at any
distance a dgure oilskinned and SOU
westered, was beating its way like a
schooner tacking against strong gale.
The figure carried something bulky
under its arm, and it was coming up
the sidewalk toward the house-yes!
1t was actually turning in at the gate.
Who would come so early in the morn
ing and In such weather? The figure
vanished as it mounted the front steps,
and an instant later the doorbell
pealed. Marguerite in her haste to
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
HOW Can YOU TELL your
FAv0RITE TOBACCO?
As Plain as the Nose on Your
ace-Just Smell II

Smokers do not have to put tobacco
in their pipes to find out if they like it.
They can just rub the tobacco between
the palms of their hands and smell it.
The nose is an infallible guide to smok-
ing enjoyment.
All smoking tobaccos employ some
flavoring "to improve the favour and
burning qualities of the leaves, to
quote the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Naturally, there is considerable differ
ence in the kind of flavorings used, and
the nose quickly detects this difference.
TUXEDO Tobacco uses the purest,
most wholesome, and delicious Of all
flavorings-chocolat And the almost
universal liking for chocolate in great
measure explains the widespread popu-
larity of TUXEDO Tobacco.
Carefully aged, old Burley tobacco,
plus dash Of pure chocolate, gives
TUXEDO Tobacco a pure fragrance
your nose can quickly distinguish from
any other tobacco. Try it and see.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Commissioners' Notice

In the matter of the estate of Thomas Marvin.
deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed by
the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of PROBATE in and
for the County of Shiawassee, Staue of Michigan.
Commissioners to receive. examine and adjust ali
claims and demands of all persons agairst said
estate. do hereby give notice that will meet at
the residence of Lydia Marvin in the Township
Mlddlebury in said county, on Wednesday, the 18th
day of July. A. d.. 1921. and on Tuesday, the 18th
day Of September. A. D. 1921 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of each of said days. for the purpose of
receiving and adjusting all claims against said es-
tate, and that four months from the Sth day of
March. A. ID. 1921 are allowed to creditors 10
present their claims TO said Commissioners for ad-
justment and allowance.
Dated the End day of May. A. d. 1921.
EDWARD WILSON,
LAWRENCE RICHARDS,
9-l2 Commissioners
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I have decreed picnic, and a picnic
there shall be! In one second and q
half, gentle maiden you will find your
self transported into the midst Of
that rug'll do" he suddenly added,
dropping his pose. "It's green. Come
here" He caught Marguerite by the
arm and made her sit on the rug.
"You are now seated in the midst of a
bOsky dell" he announced. This
dragging a fern from its place In the
window-"represents the official boski-
ness. l now spread the cloth"-his
handkerchief was laid fiat on the
foOr-"and, dragging up the picnic
basket our hero and heroine fell to
with will !" He suited the action to
the word, and opened his bundle, dis
closing some discouraged-looking sand
wiches and a huge slice of chocolate
cake. Hooked it from the kitchen
when Sally wasn't looking" he an
nounced proudly. Eat, pretty crea-
ture, eat ~ Offering her sandwich.
ugh! They're all soggy!" Mar
guerite was too weak from laughter
to resist.
Sandwiches are always soggy at
picnics-confOund it! I knew I'd for
gotten somethingw
"What now?'
81 forgot to bring an ant. All pic
MICS are attended by at least one ant.
I could have got one as easily as not.
The party is spoiled. Why was / SO
forgetful?"
Billy" Marguerite choked over
her sandwich, "dO you know you're an
awful idiot?"
'Im always idiotic at picnics-have
another sandwich? No more? Then
we must consider the eating part fin
ished. We shall now recline on the
rocks-those cushions will do nicely
and consider the universe in it's more
peripatetic attitudes-let me help you
over the fallen log to your niche In
the cool granite" Escorting Mar
guerite gravely to the pile of cushions
he had thrown on the floor and sink
ing down beside her. "What a Won
derful view from here! Your eye
sweeps over the magnificent perspec-
tive and"
BILLY! Did I say you could hold
my hand?"
Everybody hlds hands at picnics,
and, anyway, intended, on this par
ticular picnic, to- say, Margew
She was looking away from him, ap-
parently absorbed in contemplation of
the hearthrug.
"Marge-dear!
"Wh-what is it?" Her voice trem.
bled.
Gould yOu-do you think-would
you care a little bit for an awful
idiot? I've waited so long to say this
that thought I'd die If didn't get it
out" He was still clinging to her
hand and she did not take it from
him. Slowly she turned her head,
and in another moment she was look
ing into his eyes. Her voice was low,
but ii did not waver.
BILLY, I've cared for long time. /
do love you, Billy dear, and-oh ~
1t was long kiss, and neither of
them heard the tinkle of the bell an
nouncing lunch. But when Marguerite's
mother came into the room they were
decorously clearing up the litter they
had made.
For goodness sake, what have you
two children been doing?" exclaimed
Mrs. Stanley.
Billy grinned happily.
'We've been picnicklng," he an
nounced. "And-I think we've some
thing to tell you"
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
How a Noted Vet. Got Rid Of Rats
Farmers Heed.

DIR. H. "a. Butler says: II use RAT
SNAP around my hospitals every three
months, whether see rats or not. 1t
does the work-RAT-SNAP gets them
every time, l recommend it to every
body having rats )" Don't wait until
there Is brood of rats act Immediately
you see the fret one. Three sizes, 35c,
65c, vi 20 Sold and guaranteed by
Sprague d Co. iune
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Why Seance Broke In.

"What broke up the seance?
"The medium forgot himself"
"YesT'
"While wandering in spirit land he
barked his cOrporeal shins on q ter
restial chair and ripped out shock
ing mundane oath."-Birmingham
Age-Hernld.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
To All Whom 1t May Concern:

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Pursuant to resolution adopted by
the Commission of the City of Owossc
at session held May l6, 1921. notice
is hereby given that the CITY of Owosso
proposes to make the following i'm.
provement. namely:
To construct curb and gutter on
Main, Ball, Exchange and Washing ton
Streets in the business district where
same was broken.
That the plans and specifications and
estimates of cost are on file in my Office
for public inspection; that the Commits.
sion has designated as the special assess
ment district upon which the special
assessment for said improvement shall
be levied, lands as follows:
All the lott, lands and premises front.
ing and abutting on the said improve.
ment
The Commission of the City of Owosso
will meet at its regular session on Mon.
day evening, June 6, A. d 1921, at 7:30
o'clock in the afternoon, when it will
hear objections to the improvement rs
aforesaid, and to the district to be
assessed.
Notice is also hereby given that the
special assessment heretofore made by
the City Assessor for the purpose of
defrsying that portion of the costs which
the Commission decided should be paid
and borne by special assessment for the
Improvement aforesaid, is now on file
in my office for public inspection. The
Commission of the City of Owosso will
meet at its regular session on Mon
day, June 9, A. d. 1921. at 7:3O o'clock
In the afternoon, to review the special
assessme mt and hear any objections TO
AT assessment which may be- made by
any person deeming himself aggrieved
thereby.
Dated May 10, 1921.
B. K. LUCAS,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03

State of Michigan-In the Circuit Court for the
County of Shiawassee. In Chancery.
Daniel w. Sheldon and
Ida May Sheldon. p,-,-
Remembrance Root Ros-
well II. Root, Lucinda
Root. and Julia Root
Lnklater. or any OF their
unknown heirs egatees,
devisees n assigns,
Robert Linklater. and
Grace Linklater
Defendants
At session of said Court held at the Court
House in the City of Corunna in said county, on
the 29th day of April. 1921.
Presentation. Joseph H. Collins. Circuit Judge
1t appearing to me. the subscriber. Circuit
Judge in the above Court, from the allegations
contained in said bill of complaint filed in the
above entitled cause, and from the aidavits filed
in said cause, that plaintiffs do not know. and
have not been able. after dilgent search and in
quiry. to ascertain the names of the persons who
are included as defendants herein without being
named. and cannot ascertain in what state or
county the said unknown defendants reside. 1t
also appearing that said Robert Linklateri and
Grace Linklater are residents of the State of CAL
fornia and non-residents of the State of Michigan.
Therefore. on motion of Warren Pierpont at
torney for the plaintiffs, it is ordered that the
above named defendants and their. and each of
their unknown heirs, devisees. legatees and
assigns. cause their and each of their appearance
to be entered in this cause within three months
from the date of this order. and in case ofitheir
app earance to cause their answer to said Bill of
Complaint to be filed, and a copy thereof TO be
served upon the attorney for the plaintiffs within
fifteen days after service upon them Of copy Of
the Bill of Complaint. and that in default thereof
said Bill of Complaint be taken as confessed by
each and all OF said defendants, and also that
within forty days from the date of this order.
plaintiff a copy of this order to be published
in The Owosso Times. a newspaper printed and
published and circulated in said County of Sha-
wassee. that said publication be continued once
each week for six weeks in succession, or that
plaintiff cause a copy of this order to be person.
ally served on said defendants and each of them
at least twenty days before the time prescribed
for appearance.
JOSEPH ii. COLLINS.
Circuit Judge
WARREN PIERPONT,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Business Address. Owosso. Michigan.
Take Notce-The foregoing suit involves the
title to the following described real estate to-wit
The East half of the West half of the North
west quarter Of Section fourteen QD, town six
(6l North. Range two (2) East. Shawassee Coun-
ty, State of Michigan and this suit is brought to
quiet plaintiffs title to said lands.
WARREN PIERPONT
attorney for Plaintiffs.
7-l3 Owosso. Michigan.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Order Of Publication.

State Of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of.Shiawassee.
At n session Of the Probate Court for the County
of Shawassee. held at the Probate Office in the
City of Corunna, on Tuesday. the 10th day of
May. in the year one thousand nine hundred and
tw enty-one.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge ofiProbate.
In the matter of the estate Of Oliver w. Stew
ens deceased
On reading and filing the petition of w. A. Ros-
enkrans praying for license to sell real estate.
1t is Ordered. That the 18th day of June
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 a copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day OF hearing in The Owosso Times.
newspaper printed and circulating in said
County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY
Probate Register.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03

The Ann Arbor Railroad is now oper.
ating weekly Sunday Excursions from
Owosso to Toledo, Ohio, and return,
and will continue to do so until further
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Servant Girl Wouldn't GO In Cellar
Fearing Rats.

Mrs. Topper, Plai ofeld. N. j., says
Rats were so bad in our cellar the
servant girl wouldn't go there. Bought
some RAT-SNAP and it cleaned all the
rats out" RAT-SNAP destroys rats and
mice. Absolutely prevents odors. Comes
in cake form, no mixing. Cats or dogs
won't touch it. Three sizes. 35c, 65c,
81 25. Sold and guaranteed by Sprague
& Co. june
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
G-E Electric Flatircr

which will enable you to do a weeks
ironing for fifteen cents worth of eyer-
tFicity. No wasting of heat, no wear and
tear of clothes, no tiring of the body and
no worrying of the mind. We handle TIE
Guaranteed IRON.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03

How Comma Was Born.
Cant you stretch q point?"
Certainly" said the period. :
And thus was born the comma
From Life.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03

Those old-fashioned Aatirons Of yours
they are tiresome pair. It's bad
enough to have only one of them apOQnd.
but you have to have two-one heatinx
while the other is cooling of, othsrgirer
you would never get through with your
ironing.
When our great-grandmothers called
them sad irons-they were rightly named.
They are the cast-iron symbol Of many
generations of sad ironing days, and a.e
entirely out of place in our comfortable
modern households.
So throw them away and get
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03

Notioeof Hearing Dbl eotions to pub
io Improvement and OF Special
Assessment No. 1852 for tho Con.
struotion OF a Curb and Gutter on
Main, Ball, Exchange and Wash
ington Streets.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-03
Notice OF Appearance.

State of Michigan-In the Circuit Court for the
County of Shiawassee. In Chancery.
Daniel w. Sheldon and
Ida May Sheldon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
DAVID ROSS, "a
YEARS old, DIES


David Ross, aged 81 years, died
at 9:20. o'clock last night in St AM
thongs hospital. He had been i'll
four months. Death was caused By
infrmtties of aee He had resided
at 230s Fourth ayepue.
He was born Nov. 26, 1896, IN
Stanley county. North Carolina. He
was united in marriage with Miss
Chfistiania Howell in 1S47 in North
Carolina. She preceded him In
death April Is, 1870. Isl
:. Mr.. Ross served two years in the
Confederate navy. He Joined the
Odd Fellows lodge in 1860 and was
a member Of Masonic lodge in
Stanley county.
Surviving are three daughters,
Sarah J., Mrs. Mary A. Carter and
Mrs. Rosie D. Carter, all of Rock
Island. Four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
2 O'Clock Friday afternoon In Knox
chapel.
Rev. Joseph A. Chapman. assisted
by Rev. J. C. Granger, will conduct
the services. Members Of Rock Is
land lodge. Odd Fellows, will be in
charge. The body will be taken tc
Pulaski. ILL.,, for burial Saturday
afternoon. Members of the Odd
Fellows lodge are requested to be
present at the services.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
TOWER DAMAGED
BY LIGHT MING

az. 49,
While little damage was caused
in Rock Island by the wind and
lightning that accompanied the
storm last night, there was consid-
cradle damage south of the city.
Trees were broken and small
garden stuff damaged.
George Stephenson, manager Of
the Watch Tower park, reported
this morning that the storm was the
worst he had ever Witnessed at the
Tower.
Lightning played about the inn
continuously. and the wind was of
high velocity. Electric wiring was
hit by one Of the bolts. and the
meter set on fire. The blaze was
soon extinguished. In addition to
damage to the meter and wires. five
of the big globes on the veranda
were broken by the force Of the
current that shot through the wires
when the bolt struck.
A few minutes later lightning
struck one of the largest trees in
the ravine back Of the inn, and tear.
ing away the top of the tree the bolt
travelled down the trunk, breaking
1t on close to the ground.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
EDUCATE Heart,
NOT HEAD ALONE
Father Dellara Gives Commence,
meat Tain 1t St Joseph's
Schoel Graduation.

Higher education for the high
school and eighth grade pupils of st.
commencement talk given last eve
ming BY Rev. James A. Dollard of
Canton, at the graduation Of high
school and eight grade pupils Of st.
Joseph"s parochial school.
Father Dollard traced the growth
Of St Joseph's church and school
from the time of Father Mackin
and Dean J. J. Quinn to the present
day. He encouraged the teaching
OF the heart as we'll as the teaching
Of the head" The diplomas were
presented by Rev. P. H. Durkin,
present pastor of the church.
Two numbers were given by the
high school, the greeting and the
closing chorus, ITO God In Heaven
Glory Be Given"
Diplomas were awarded to seven
In the academic course, Ruby
Brough, Nellie Stombs, Gerald Ris-
tin, Edwin Dice, Chris Gadient,
Florence Burkhardt and Joyce Nc
Manus. Sixteen were given certifi-
Gates in the commercial court, 20
for bookkeeping. IL for proficiency
In theory Of music. A for eighth
grade work., 20 for American pen
manship, ~ for Palmer method Of
writing and 81 medals for perfect
attendance.
Gerald Risttn and Ruby Brough
were given gold medals for polite
ness and joan Town. Albert Gadi-
emit. William Billesbach. Katherine
Prona and Raymond Martin medals
Tor five years Of perfect attendance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16

A message Of vast importance
to the trade viii be brought to the
TrtCity Auto .Dealers association
Monday evening, Juno 20. when
that organisation holds . meeting
at tho Davenport Chamber Of Com
mefce.
F. G. Zfllman, secretary-manager
Of the Illinois Automotive Trade
association will be the principal
speaker Of the evening. p. F..
Drury. assistant general manager
Of the National Automobile Deal
ers' association VIII accompany
Mr.. Zillman to Daventort and will
Also be on the speaking program
Monday evening.
R. A. Fisher, secretary Of tho
Tri-city association Is particularly
anxious to have . representative
attendance from the Illinois side Of
the river and an urgent invitation
is extended to ali the over the
river dealers. A dinner win pre-
cede the meeting and speaking Pro
ram. t -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
Society
Gives Shower for Sister.

Glvc6 shower f0f Sl6toEs
Miss Lucy Luchmann Of 1900
Thirty-sixth street, and Miss Ruth
Druehl Of 112O Thirty-seventh
street, entertained at the Druehl
home last evening 1t . pretty din
ner party and miscellaneous
shower In honor Of Miss Druehl's
sister, Miss Harriet Druehl, whose
marriage to Fernando Kline Of
1880 Seventh street, Moline, will
take place this summer. Mr.. Kline
is associated with Williams White
and company Of Moline.
Covers we're laid for Is at q Ia
BILE prettily decorated in the rain
bow shades, the chosen wedding
colors. A large bowl of June
roses served as centerpiece. Fol-
lowing the dinner, Miss Druehl
was ordered to follow = string
around throughout the house, and
at the end q large pile Of pretty
and useful gifts was discovered.
Games were played during the
evening and pri es were awarded
to Miss Lillian Druehl. Miss Lii
liam Jensen, Miss Dorothy Bell and
Miss Lucy Luchmann.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16

ElGAtooa usomhors wen
pointed q The exscutive boos1 ~
ne Tti-cify jewish WelfAfv
gaui0tion q . meeting he0 r.
evening q the Times sudituiS'
The directors are:
Rock Islnnd-Dr. A. H Kal
Mayer Levi, Max J. Soma -
Stewart, Charles Brady, San r.
herman, Louis Hvineston. 49,
Sitrick: Moline Dave Brady. r.
lin Frank, Max Sklovuiy ana m
Waxenherg: Davenport-E r
ler, Rabbi ]. L. Baron. Ben o.
onits, Morris LAudAuer, Max r.
onthal, n. d. Scharff and Hsi
"a. WaxenberE.
The Organi1ation has IL -
| bsrs and nine Junior member
Tar $1,15S.50 has bean pledee& r
the organisation, . sum Of SlG
bsing paid for ne first Quali
The Organization has $2,1le r
pledges and $1,1s1 in cash for F.
adoption and support Of Euro
war orphans.
Rabbi Baron, In telling q i
value Of the ofgAnixation and. -
| Of the work Il has already a.
said last evening:
1T has been the experience Z
worthy applicants that they r.
| to watt for meetings Of aid p
cieties, and then lay their e.
before . host Of people, o. ?
about begging from house
house. whereas now they recu1s
constructive assistance with q
utmost speed and confidence"
It II expected that within 4
ne1k two weeks the board n
complete Ill the details Of orrn
ration
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
WRIST FRACTURED
IN A STREET CAR

James Erwin Of the county farm
suffered a fractured wrist this
morning while riding on the Watch
Tower street car. He was thrown
against an iron bar in the front
vestibule. He Is in st. Anthony's
hospital.
August Bodaker. 5s1 Twenty-arst
street, an employe OF the city,
struck BY an automobile yes
terday afternoon at Fifth avenue
and Thirtieth streets is fmproyine
ana was taken to his home today
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16

q 800 "a ~ - - ~
- ~ e np<oes 1neoe1nI ~:
u eiE1i11 fIa16a - -
49, n - . - nnqfnceN11kp'
1oel Eell esnosseu eveeane q
~ unen l1lana - IN - @.
lIsn1fGnA N ~ Chn0ber ~ Co..
1aeuo rocns toelghf CAnrleD A
PonAar1, u, CHEZ & St9&, wlQ -
preoont tonlshk ol1cefs VII -
cAeoea, apd d. cAGtsr d6llyefoE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
OFFICERS TO BE
SELECTED FOR
EXCHANGE CLUB

The members Of the Echange
club dined at the Rock Island
club at noon today DR.. C. w.
Mueller. W. G. Harms, W. F.
Schroeder, Dr.. J.. w. Lane and J.
J. Rimerman were appointed .
committee to- report nominations
for officers.
State Chairman Otto F. Hide
brandt made a report regarding
the establishment Of clubs at Ster-
ling and Monmouth. both of which
have received their charters.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
PROPHETS MEETTNG.

The Order Of Yelled Prophets will
hold their annual convention at At
lantic City, June n, Is and %. Otto
F. Hildebrandt as a member Of the
committee on neurology will leave
for the convention next Wednesday.
The Rock Island delegation will
make every effort to secure the 1922
convention for Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-16
COMMITTEE ON
CITY PLAN HAS
SPECIAL MEET

". = pEDnns Of Do Bennett
Parsons company Of Chicago, re-
tanned as Rock Island city plan
ners arrived In Rock Island this
morning and . special meeting Of
the city planning commission 10 be-
ing held this afternoon in the Of
ice Of o. z. Cervin, chairman Of
the committee.
New plans win BE- presented 10
the commission, and action viii
be taken.