The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-29

Saturday last, by order of the Prosecuting
Attorney, without an examination. Without
knowledge of any Of the facts in the case.
many Owosso people believe it would
have been better for both Mr. G.. and the
Prosecutor, If an examination had been
held, though his prompt discharge by the
Justice was just what was generally ex.
pected would be the result of the exami.
nation.
The Democratic City caucus is announc-
ed for Wednesday evening, April I'd at the
Council chamber. st.tft bttst
Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Dimmick are
enjoying visit from their moth
John Lev alley, who resides in Orleans
county. N. Y.
The Mission Band of the Baptist church
hold their ANNUAL festival ut the chapel
this Friday evening.
The ass of Beridan starved to death be-
tween two bundles of hay, because, they
being exactly equal in att-activeness, he
could not make up his mind to devour
either. and could not devour both at the
sam: time The dialemma of the Foggy
blaiherskite, from Lansing, at Opera Hall
on Wednesday night was almost as bad
He could not deny that the country had
enjoyed the most unbounding prosperity
under the National Bank system. He
could not deny that the country was pros
porous even under the old financial policy
with the state banks instead of the nation
al banks. He knew we must have paper
currency. that he said was commercial
necessity, yet he would not have any
banks of issue, and as u consequence no
paper currency, and consequently a gen.
eral stagnatiOn of business. Like the ass
he prefers to starve. rather than select be.
tween the policy of the two parties. Well
If he starves to death, The loss to the
world ut large will be much less than
when the ass of B eridan died.
Walter Lewis is rusticating this week at
Oberlin. Ohio.
At the residence of the brides mother,
Judson r. Smith, of Byron, and Minnie
A. Gilett, of this city, were united in
marriage by Rev. r. s. Leonard on the
9th inst. A large number of guests were
in attendance. A fine collation. was
served after which the couple left for IN
eastern bridal tour on the 7:20 train, nc.
companied by the earnest congratulations
and best wishes of their numerous friends.
An entertainment will be given in the
near future by the ladies of the Congrega-
tlonal church, under the direction of Prof.
q. G. Hotcokiss, entitled IAN Allegory of
the Rebellion" at Opera Hall. The bills,
announcing full particulars, will appear in
due, time, giving date, etc.
The union temperance meeting will be
held in the NJ e. church next Sunday
evening. to be addressed by prominent
gentlemen, lay and clerical
Mr.. E. j. Hill. of Chicago. was in town
yesterday. While here he was guest OF
T. r. Bailey.
T. r. Bailey and ]. E. Furgeson were
in Detroit this week.
Mr.. Hiram Benedict. prominent bust.
ness man of Lockport. N. Y. made our
city visit this week. While here he
was the guest of T. r. Bailey and Fl. II.
Daniels.
The d. & M. railway will sell excur
sion tickets from Owosso TO Detroit and
return for So. 90 for those who desire to
witness the great wrestling match on
Tuesday evening. Tickets good on the
mail east on Tuesday to return not later
than the mail west on Wednesday.
On Tuesday Mr.. J. L. Wright complet
ed a real estate transfer with Mr.. A. II.
Byerley, by which Mr.. W., sor and in
consideration of SO 500 payable in 10 years
at 6 per cent interest and his fine residence
and out block on King street, receives the
fine farm of Mr.. Byerley, containing 26(
acres of as good land as lays out of doors
We think Mr.. w. has few thousand
dollars the best end of the bargain, and ht
can make the farm us valuable for his bus
ness--supplying the people Of the City Of
Owosso With milk,-as Is any other piece
of property worth is or 10 thousand dol
lars, that can be found in the county o.
Shiawassee.
Mrs. Emma E. Barnes gave dramatic
reading at Vernon on Tuesday evening
that was highly appreciated by the highly
intelligent audience in attendance. He
rendering of the dying Soldier wa
thought to have been been rarely equalled
and the other selections were both pleasing
and instructive. elicting warm applause.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Ii
brsry Association will be held at p. m
On Tuesday, March 4th. at the Library
rooms.
The engine, . fine new one. for the T.