The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-04-04
CORRESPONDENCE.
PERRY.

it, an increase of enterprise as is
shown by the general progressive ap-
pearance of things.
As many as thirteen dwelling
houses will soon be building, several
among the number being of good
design, and first class material. Also,
the material in part, is on the ground
for Congregational church, the build
ing of which will commence shortly.
The building occupied by the late
Joseph Damek as a shoe shop, has late
ly been remodeled inside and filled
with a stock of bazaar and fancy
goods. The business is carried on
by new conner, whose name has not
yet appeared by the way of sign.
Mrs. Damek has rented her house
and starts in few days for visit in
Ontario.
Mr.. Durkee, successor to Mr.. Bell
man, has in stock large assortment
of goods in the harness line. When
we say large SkOek we mean it, and
would like the people Of this vicinity
to call and see for themselves.
Mr.. John Coleman, carriage maker,
has in his shops several new carriages
in course of completion. They are
beauties, and sample will be on the
street for examination town meeting
day.
The Johnson Bros. lease Of time
having terminated, the meat market
passed back again into the hands of
Mr., Frank Bennett, who in company
with Mr.. Sidney Green, will manage
matters i'll that line.
The Touring mills of Mcconnell &
Sons, are idle at present, awaiting a
margin on flour. When said margin
exists, the mills will run night and
us'J " 'ildhS " iOot llihS'
Our Marble Works dealer Mr..
Gibbs, reports trade brisk and en-
couraging.
School closed it's winter term last
Friday, to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned. Over fifty foreign scholars
have been enrolled since the opening
of the present school year, and sever
al new applicants are on the list to
commence with the spring term.
The last meeting of the school
Lyceum was held in the high school
room last Friday evening. Though
the weather was rather unfavorable,
yet the room was filled to its utmost.
The programme, con sisting of songs,
music, readings, recitations, ETC., by
the pnpils and outsiders was well
rendered The debate, "Prohibit ION
VS.. License Law" was sustained by
outsiders, Mr.. H. Wallace, and Mr..
Jas. Cuttell, on the negative, and Mr..
Rob't. Marble, and Mr.. Swainsworth,
on the affirmative. The affirmative
won by a two thirds vote. Rev.
John Hamilton, gave very instruc-
tive, and exceedingly amusing talk on
the salutations of different countries.
Several pupils of the High school
were in attendance last Friday at tie
examination of teachers held in Cor.
unna, and-oh those days of sus.
pense
Mr.. Albert Strong is engaged for
the season TO Mr.. K. S. Olcott in ca.
pacity of travelling agent and sales
man.
Mr.. Loren Watkins, who so sue
cessfully taught Bennington school
No. S last winter, is engaged to teach
in the Wallace district this spring.
The Normal and Business Insti-
tute held at Perry last summer. will
be held the coming summer at Mil
ford, Oakland Co., under the man
agement of Professors Brandt and
Harding, assisted by several teachers
OF ability and experience. We would
advise all teachers to make it a point
to attend and engage their summer
schools accordingly. w.