The Owosso times., 1882-01-06

"A correspondent INFORMS us tlat by re-
ports made to the State Sup't of Public
Instruction. from 40 counties, under the
new law. certificates to teachers have been
issued as follows: LIST grade, IS; I'd
grade, 22i; 3d grade. 1881; special, 1873;
total. S9o6; ana that only abou, four ilfths
of those making application were granted
certificates in any grade.
II gives us pleasure to call the attention
of our readers to the Prospectus of the
Rural New Yorker, published herewith.
II has long been favorite among the
literary Agriculturists Of the land, and
grows better year by year. We wish 1t
might have large circulation in this
county aud shall take pleasure in ordering
il for any of our subscribers the low price
cf $3.50 for it and TnE TIMES for the
ensuing year.
A. X. Mcbride. the efficient Prescott
ing Attorney of this county, has been
voted a gold headed cane as the most pop
ular man in the county His principal
competitor was Rev. b. +. Matrau, Rector
of Chrisl's Church. this city, who received
1856 votes to 1852 cast for Mr. Mcbride. and
90 for other parties. AS result of this
friendly contest. the ladies of the Episco-
pal Church. at Corunna, are nearly seven
ty dollars ahead, and everyone interested
lis happy.
The shop and store house Of Hugh
Douglas, on Pine street, were destroyed
by fire on Tuesday morning about o'clock.
Loss estimated at $lG0. The fire depart
ment owing to the rough roads were UNI
able to render much assistance, but the
citizens by the aid Of u force pump saved
the dwelling house from being consumed
The origin of the fire is unknown, but
Mr.. Douglas thinks it the work OF an
incendiary. We do not learn that there
was any insurance.
The reception and testimonials given
Judge Turner. on his retirement from the
Bench, by the Bar of the district. attest
the esteem in which he is held by the legal
fraternity. and there can be no doubt these
sentiments are fully reciproca,cd by all
classes of his fellow citizens aud that he
retires from position which has, for
acceptance, on n starvation salary, well
entitled to the verdict well done good
and faithful servant"
The real value of The Western Rural is
so well known that we need do no more
than ask attention to the Prospectus print
ed i'm another column of this issue of
THE TIMES. 1t is the AntimOnopoly
Journal of the country, and deservidly
commands the confidence and support of
such of our farmers as desire to carefully
investigate both sides of the transportation
question. Besides it is fine agricultural
paper, full Of articles of great value to
every producer With THE TINES only
50. 90 a year.
Wednesday afternoon Mr. Parker Ros-
encranes, express messenger on the F. &
p. M. railroad between Saginaw and Lud
ington, and Miss Florence Thorp. of Ben
nington, late one of the teachers in the
public schools of this city, were united in
marriage at the residence of Walter A.
Osborn, Esq, Rev. B. f. Matrau oiliCiat
ing. The presents are said to have been
beautiful and valuable. The high con-
tracing parties left on the evening train
for Saginaw, where they will reside, nc.
cOmpanied by the best wishes and kindest
regards of their many friends in o VI sso.
The annual meeting of the Shiawassee
County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
was held ut Corunna on Thursday after
The report showed that the expense of
been 81 24t on the 81 900: and that by an
assessment of So on a 81, 900 all losses and
expenses had been paid and the debt re-
duced more than one half. A pretty
good showing we think. The election re
suited in the nearly unanimous choice of
the following officers for 1882: r. Havi-
land, of Burns. President; E. s. Burnett
of Burns, Director; Fred Bailey, of Ven
ice. Vice President: A. II. Owen, OF
Vernon, Auditor; Ezra Mason, of Owosso
township. Sec'y; j. ID. Leland, of
Coruna, Treas.
Messrs. l.. w. & o. Barnes, of Byron,
have recently sold Mcrino sheep from
tn cir flock rs follows: To Cook & Reader,
Oak Grove, ore ram; G.. NJ. Easton, Oak
Grove, one RAM G. d. Parsons, Fowler
vile, one ram; Mr.. Copeland. Fowlerville,
one ram; II. p. Smith. Rives Junction,
two rams: Kinder Umbehaun. Byron, one
ram; o. ID. Barnes, one ram; II w.
Smith. Games, one ram; ID. Cannon,
COhOctah Center, one ram; ii. E. Sheldon. |
Corunna, one ram; E. o. Place, Hartwell- |
vile. one ram; James Golf Byron, one |
ram: James Agnew. Henderson, one ram
+. s. Robinson, Bancroft, one ram; H. A. |
Ellis, Corunna, one RAM E. ID. Barnes, |
Gaines, two rams; A Drake, Gaines one |
ewe And Poland-China hogs as follows:
To A. s. johnson, Vernon, one boar pig; |
A. w. Alger, Rankin, two young sows
Thos w. Sprague, Battle Creek. one boar
pig. A most creditable showing indeed. |
UNCLE TOMS CABIN. Every one is full
Of enthusiasm over the production of
Uncle Toms Cabin, and it is not too
much TO say that the best representation
Of it ever given will be offered the public
here. Each season the enterprising man.
ayers add new attractions and seek in
every way to improve what was already
we'll nigh perfect Topsy. the girl that
yrowed is given 10 the life by the famous
lrtiste, Miss Kittie Lougec. Her songs,
lances and banjo solos are nightly greeted
With immense applause. Little May Hill
nan as Eva gives magnificent piece of
,hild acting, and Mr.. 8. NJ. Cook n.
Uncle Tom portrays the faithful old slave
o the life. The popular comedian, Jas.
.. NcElroy, as Marks, the lawyer, is
beyond criticism. and every character Is
we'll handlcd--ihc whole forming the best
endition ever given of that popular story.
The closing tableau. THE Rock Of Ages
n Eva in Heaven" is most touching aud
The popular low prices which
ave made this management so successful
re still In vogue. sud with seats at 25, 30
md so cents no one will be Obliged to stay
i home
On Wednesday Of last week Mr.. William
Arnold of Fairfield, came into town with
load of pork. which he sold, and loading
ID with whiskey returned home drunk.
sometime during the night he made an
ssault on his wife, and his father, an aged
nan. not being able to defend her called
n Mr.. Trowbridge a near neighbor to
ssist him. but Arnold chased him home
With an ak. Mr. John Crackle was then
allied to assist in uuieting the infuriated