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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

put of until next spring."
TO the SOldier-Don't float around
tile yourself down to a community
and stick to your job when you get
one"
The LegiOn's unemployment com.
mittee's survey revealed that about
9OO,OOO veterans of the World war
were out of work and many Of that
number in actual need Of food and
shelter. In its appeal to the 1000
Legion posts to assist in giving relief
to the needy ex-service men the COM
mittee discouraged charity-soup
kitchens and bread lines. "Our bud
dies must have food and shelter with
out degrading their manhood or our
country" the committee declared.
Parades and stunts" to attract at
tention to the unemployed are discour-
aged by the Legion. The employment
committees of the local posts are
asked to bring the needs of the ex-
service men directly to the attention
OF the employers and demand prefer
ence for Americas defenders. The
employer must be convinced that the
restlessness noticeable among some
service men at the close of the war
has disappeared
In Boston parade Of jobless ex-
service men was headed by Frank
Greenfall, a New England doughboy,
wearing four decorations for bravery
In France.
Legionnaires with incomes have
been asked to adopt an unemployed
buddy and take care of him until he
finds Job.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

throughout the
cOu try tn e
American Legion,
through It's ma
tional unemploy-
ment committee,
has sent out the
following mes
sages:
"To the Public
Hire the sol
der. He may
nave been rest
less at one time,
but he Is steady
now.
"To Municipal
ities-Start now
b ic w Ork s
which you may
have planned TO
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

were lined up on the stage Of the con-
vention hall at Fremont, and five
women decided their fate, based on
the uprOarious applause that greeted
each of the contestants as he arose.
The second honors went to Lum Doyle.
state boxing commissioner of Ne
braska.
81 am deeply sensible of the unique
honor conferred upon me by the con-
vention," Mr.. Coffey said. "Some OF
the other contestants could hardly be
classed as matinee idols. but l feel
that l was elected entirely upon my
merits"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Commissionsrs' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Edna A. Chap
man. 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 we will meet Mt
the office of Rolla Lord in the City of Owosso
in said county on Tuesday the 3lst day of Janu-
airy. A. ID. 1922, and on Friday the ,3ist day of
March. A. ID. 1922. at ten o'clock in the fore
of each of said days. for the purpose Of receiv-
ing and adjusting all claims against said estate.
and that four months from tho 30th day of Novem-
ber A. ID. 1921. are allowed to creditors present
their claims to said Commissioners for adjustment
and allowance.
Dated the Both day of November. A. d. 1921.
JOHN EPTON,
ROLLO LORD.
3s-4i d $50 Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Order Of Publication.

State of Michgan-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 the 3lst day of October. A. d. 1921.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William II.
Roark, deceased
On filing the petition of James j. Haviland,
a principal creditor. praying for the probate of
the will of said deceased now filed in this Court
1t is Ordered. That the 18th day of November
next ut ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said Pro-
bate office be appointed 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 SHAW lssee. -
MATTHEW BUSH.
By Judge of Probate.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Order of Publication.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
At session of the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate office in the City of
Corunna on the 18th day of October. A. d. 1921.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ida L. Soule.
deceased.
On filing the petition of BeuIah Sweetland
praying for the probate of the will of said de-
ceased now filed in this Court.
1t is Ordered. That the 2Sth day of November
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon at said Pro-
bate office be appointed for hearing said petition
And it is Further Ordered. That copy of this
order be published three successive week pre-
vious to said day of hearing. in The Owosso Times
newspaper printed and circulatingin said coun-
ty of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH
Judge of Probate
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Comfnissioncrs' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Maria Bishop.
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 es-
the State Savings Bank in the City of Owosso in
said county. on Monday. the 18th day Of January,
A. d. 1922, and on Wednesday. the 18th day of
March. A. ID. 1922, 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 estate
and that four months from the 14th day of Novem-
Der A. D. 1922 allowed creditors present their
claims to said Commissioners for adjustment and
allowance.
Dated the 18th day of November. A. d. 1921.
WILLIAM F. GALLAGHER,
j. J. HAVILAND.
1888 Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Order OF Publication.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
r At session Of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty held at the Probate Office. in the City Of Cor
unna, on the 18th day of October. A. ID. 1921.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Maria Bishop.
deceased.
On fling the petition of Patrick Wade praying
for the probate of the will of said deceased
now filed in said court.
1t is Ordered. That the 14th day of November
next at ten 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.
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, 1921-12-09
Order OF Publication.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shawassee.
At a session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty, held at the Probate Office in the City of Cor
unna, on Monday. the 3lst day of October in
the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty
one.
Present-Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Walter S. Burge
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Charles
Bennett praying for license to sell real estate.
1t is ordered that the 9Th day of December next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said Probate
Office. be assigned for hearing said petition.
1t is Furthe Ordered. That a copy of this oorder
be published three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing in The Owosso Times a news
paper printed and circulating in said County of
Shiawassee.
"a true copy) MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Register of Probate
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Commissioners' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Charles l.. Paris.
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 we will meet at
the State Savings Bank in the City of Owosso
in said county. on Monday. the End day of January.
A. ID. 1922. and Thursday the End
of each of said days. for the purpose of recev-
ing and adjusting all claims against said estate and
that four months from the 3lst day Of October,
a. ID. 1921. are allowed to creditors to present
their claims to said Commissioners for adjustment
and allowance.
Dated the 3lst day of October. AID. 1921.
WILLIAM F. GALLAGHER,
GEORGE T. CAMPBELL.
S4-T Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Order of Publication.

State of Mchigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee.
At session Of the Probate Court for said
County. held at the Probate Office in the City Of
Corunna. on the 3lst day of October. in the year
one thousand nine hundred and twenty-oue.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Oliver w. Stevens.
deceased. .a.f. .-.-
w. A. Rosenkrans. the administrator Of said
estate. having rendered a final account to this
Court.
II is Ordered. That the 18th day of November
bate office. be appointed for examining and allow
ing said account. fa a4.
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 CLARIpEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

a d J II d ged the
"hOmeliest man"
at the convention
of the Nebraska
Department of
the A m e c a n
Legion, but his
photograph repro
duced herewith
raises the question
Of what is meant
by the hOmeliest
man.
The candidates
for the "hOnOr"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

Distributor wanted to handle Ford
accessory of unusual merit In Shiswas.
see County. Greatly reduces operating
expense of car. Liberal commissicn and
exclusive territory. Write Adler Mfg.
Co, Murphy Bldg. Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

SALESMAN AND SALES MANIAC.
ERS-Exceptiopal cffer NOW and for
NEXT YEAR in sale Of cement, lint
auto truck and tractor oil. American
Oil e. Paint Co, 551l Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
Order Of Publication.

State of Mchigan-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 Thursday. the Bird day of November in
the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty
one.
Present-Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Alvin Morel
Bentley. Jr.. minor
On reading and fling the petition of Security
Trust Company as guardian. praying for license
to sell real estate.
1t is Ordered. That the 9th day of December next
at nine o'clock in the forenoon. at said probate
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
County of Shiawaosee.
MATTHEW BUSH
Judge of Probate.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
LEGION AND THE UNEMPLOYED
Organization Discharges Parades
and Stunts to Attract Attention
to the Jobiess Men.

In assuming responsibility for the
care of jobless ex-service men
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
VOTED THE "HOMELIEST MAN"
Editor Of Nebraska Veterans Paper
Draws Women's Decision at De-
partment Convention.

Glenn II. Coffey, editor Of the Mid
Western Veteran Of Lincoln, Neb., was
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09

right around your homo, just as hundreds OF
men and women are doing. Work is easy.
pleasant and permanently prof table. Be your
own boss and build your own business. You
take no risk, make sure profit right along
Send name. address, one reference l.
BROWN, So Murray ST., New York City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-09
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

I'm have to jump right !n,o the
fiower-bed," she sighed.
The window was so tR,y thai It was
All she could do to squeeze through
and drop noiselessly into the sofl now-
,er-bed which was Just beginning to
flower SO nicely, The big house was
there close at hand rght on The other
side OF big tree. reggy made rush
for 1t but, of course, she hod TO cross
the bright patch. of moonlight on the
lawn between. just as she neared the
big tree she saw q shadow glide from
behind il and come straight for her.
This was awfuE Somebody was
lurGiug there between her and the &
house whore the family were. She
might have scrcamed but there was 4
tiny new baby brother in thu mouse and
she didn't want TO scare hin anu
Mother unless there was nothing else
she couldide. 5fsa
'I'l race down ths. driveway TO The
side door gShe thought And race She
did. When she reScHed the SIDE door
she. heard footsteps following her Ii
WAS awfhlIy dark there q fore Any
body co1id get the door open sue
might be pounced supontand. dra sseu
away she lett the deor and began to
run. tte~. 5+4S*s
Jus, where she was going she didn't
know. The sidewalk. wes Shaded by
the sas VI lenyes overhead on The
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

to show through the earth marks. AND
then, before the children recovered
from their amazement enough TO
speak again. the little creature gave a
few long leaps apd was out Of sight in
the hedge.
Now what do you think OF that?"
demanded Florence. ut came to life.
Where was II all the timeg"
Hid in the ground said Bob. ave
studied frogs this morning in opening
exercises, but never guessed | would
see a really one do that You see,
Miss Gilbert read to US out OF book
all about frogs, Frogs spend the win
ter down in the earth--they burrow
down in, in the fall. And there they
live without food all winter. In the
spring they come out---I suppose our
digging hurried this fellow few days
but he didn't seem to mind! Then the
minute the air touches them, they are
lively as ever. they zee and feel and
move just exactly as they did when
they went TO sleep last fall"
"Ughl". exclaimed Florence, with a
litfIe shi3er as she looked over 10 the
ferce. That's Interesting enough, but
1 dom, want frogs areand my garden!"
You'd better change your i~nd II
you want good garden" laughed
Bob. Frogs work in. She garden as
much az we do. They eat larva-
young creatGres--and they destroy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16
A GARDEN DISCOVERY

Sunday two years ago.
After that there was such buzz OF
excited talk that nobody did qui'e re-
member who said what. But every.
body was happy and making Joyous
plans and everybody was brimming
over with interesting ideas.
Tine next two weeks were busy ones
All the clothing and furniture and toys
and everything had 10 be packed for
shipping. And in addition 10 tthat
work, Mr.. and Mrs Darrow found-tim
10 take the children down town and
select garden tools and make snqu ry
about chicken houses and supplies.
II think We can manage that chick
en- business very we'll" said Mr. Oar
row thoushtfuly. but think we had
better wait, Bob. till the garden Is
made. ! will give you and Florerc,
each a patch of land for your own.
and you can cultivate that. And then
will depend on you for a certain
amount Of help for the general garden.
When we get those TO going. wei! buy
some baby chicks and, II you like. a
setting hen. and sonte eggs and ~you
NAV go into the chicken business. But
don't plan too much for the first year
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

eat something | pick myself"
NOW you are in for it," laughed
the children's mother. Really. you
shouldn't start them thinking and
talking about such fun. when they
can't have and do all those thihgs"
I'm not so sure about that" said
Mr.. Darrow. what do you think OF
these?' and he spread out on the
table a lot Of important looking pa
pers.
''Tel 'em to US. Dad" suggested
Florence.
So Mr.. Darrow explained that the
important looking papers said that he
had paid for a house and three acres
Of land and that they-the Darrow
family. could move into the house in
two weeks.
81 kept # q surprise" be explained.
because I knew you would all love it
and ] didn't want you to be disap-
pointed IL the deal failed TO go
through. But It's all settled row and
we can make plans TO move. us tire
Walton place out In Willow Grove
only twenty-five miles out from the
city and the very house you all ad-
mired when we visited out there that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

enough TO spade said Mr.. Darrow,
because this ground is mellow and
iine and not too heavy. Florence, you
can take the hoe and rake and aftef
Bob gets the ground turned. you can
help him break ii up"
"And she can get a basket and help
pick out tine stones and rubbish
sticks or anything we find," added
Bob. His reading about gardening
had already given him some good
IDEAS as TO what to do. t
As soon as possible after school the
two children hurried out 10 the garden
lot. Bob marked off certain space
and set 10 work. As soon as the
ground was turned, he and Florence
began breaking UP the clods OF earth
he had turned oveE Then. when that
place was all fine and smooth, he
marked off another spot and they did
that. And as they worked, OF course,
they talked and planned ABOUT all the
good things 10 eat that were 10 grow
there and about what fun It was going
TO be to pick supper off the garden.
"ft'll seem like magic" Florence
said happily. Il just know"
'"oh. Bob! Look" she cried. inter
rupiing herself. with a SCREAM oe
fright. that isn't a stonel IFS a
creature!" "-- = 49,.
Bob. his hoe half suspended, looked
down at his feet.
Sure enough, the clump of what he
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

sIrer would catch ny to her She raced
past another block and another then
she saw light. II was shining from
! the windows of the WorthingtonS
They must be having a party. on. what
a relief' Peggy dashed straight over
Their front lawn, She could see The
people in the parlor and one OF The
windows was open.
Alas. she had forgotten about the
croqaet sci and her foot caught in a
w'cSeI Down she fell on her tummy,
Anoeking all the wlRd out OF herself
Ft-pat-p t-pll-pat came the footsteps.
shs eou'dh't move. 'lhe enemy mad
rsiehea her slde. She heard the pant
'ns oftttn ihen cold moist nose snug.
siSd down on her neck. She turned
! SNet anu found herself looking into
the ta.tnf II face of Old Douglas, their
uollle dog.
.oh. ashaw!" she exclaimed, sattns
up and busting herself off. She was
grad sns Had stumbled.
'fhey haStened nome with thoughts
oi .poof LnlB und when they reached
+ the hla house taey saw lights and
heard quite "a eohmotl0n.
psggy ran past 10 the little house
ana feundfit all Iii up. In she hurried
Ior' Inc Il'9nt doOr Was vide open.
\ NNNhaEs aappened?" she demanded
!eoh,ns around.
on the SOFA sat Grandfather, every
@nlte hatr ON his head standing .up By
4fsell, and even his eyebrows all ruffed
up. ;'pisd sal on The neOr with Laur-
snoe, ewnde .Ehiily was nowhere 10 Be
SEEN ta.s
"a pretty lness," cried Grandfather.
Nwhers nave yUn beehT,
Just down tne road ways" re-
phta Peggy. WHAT'S happened.
ssAAdtasiiIf darling. i gu look SO,
wnd!" 3ft hS - y
"Wao wouldn't" 4 manded the old
scntlehiAiL '".H,re / Mas uLricu up in
4 comtoftef - snug Us sou please and
" hat ulG tic gal isnl.ly do Dut sneak.
up on NE wide | vas aaieep and lie
aly head up m Il sack! That's grau-
AIDE! Hire come Just SOS you gals
"ouidn tlslt SAeeEed sieep.ns heEe the
tirst tinc--'
The door. from the tiny dining
room burst open and Emily rushed in.
Down she zen on her knees before
angry Grandfather. II tr.T
l"p-pivass forgive m1e." she sobbed.
We thought yon were burgiar!"
Peggy had seen the little twinkle
dancing In Grandfather's eyes the
whole time and Knew he wasn't really
mad. but sheNoo ent TO him and be-
gan smoothing him down. both his
hair and feelings. while he Kept on
storniing and seoldng
Anyway. Peg whispered Emily.
you can't say I'm a:coword a again!
| not only tied up the burglar but ]
went and got sid while sou just went
strollihs with old Doug'as.'.
WELL" sasl Laurence. II guess IN
have TO get some batteries and wire
this house go you can phone hons
when you gt scared'ss Which was
sweet of him and much appreciai ed.
although Peggy felt II was unneees.
sary. They'd never De afraid OF burg.
| lars again.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-16

" OBJ and Florence had always lived
in an apartment in a big city and
they knew very little of country
~ life and fun. Bob. to be sure. had
twice visited a chum at his summer
home. but the visits were short and he
only got what might be called q small
taste OF out Of door life.
Then one day in the very early
spring, the children's father came
home with surprise.
How would you like TO move out
OF the city?" he asked them at dinner
''out 10 3 place where you could have
an attic and basement and two big
porches and a yard?"
-And chicken house with chickens
in ii?'' cried Bob.
"And a garden with flowers and
things TO eat In n?" said Florence.
III you were willing to help taxa
care Of them. you could have both
chickens and garden" agreed their
father.
"we wouldn't mind work." said Bob
stoutly, ''and always wanted 10 feed
things"
"'Course we wouldn't mind help
ing" agreed Florence. "and / want to