The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-05-09

Sunday, as usual. was very storm,
day. But the rain was nee ded and tn
warm sun on Monday started vegetation
wonderfully.
Another one to add to the census list
It's boy and belongs TO Geo. Clutterbuck
and as all are doing well there Is rejoicing
w. II. AFFORD has rented and will socr
occupy the American House. II will be re
furnished and put in good order to enter
tain guests.
Alderman Wolverton has new double
dray. u new grey horse, and is as proud AZ
king as he rides up and down the street
The new city officers are now in charge
of the affairs OF eur city. 1t is TO bs
hoped the ship will sail smoothly along
under the guidance Of the new pilots.
Ex-Marshal Retain is about to start q
new dray line on our streets. He intends
60 push matters.
The concert given by the Fenton Band
was we'll attended and the Senior Glass of
the High School are ahead financially.
The music by the band was fine and the
cernet solo by Prof. Bryant captured the
audience.
Bishop Harris will make an official visit
to Christ Church on the 10th inst.
The representatives Of the University
are at the High School to-day making their
annual examination.
The TIMES invites the special attention
Of its readers to the inaugural address of
His Honor, Mayor David M. Estey. From
it the people will learn much that is of
value to every tax payer. The recon-
mendations are generally wise and pru-
dent-that favoring system Of Holly
w ta vun 10 hafu ~ ha rrtv
lance. His voice is outspoken against per-
hitting the opening of any more saloons,
and for the rigid enforcement of the laws
of the State and city. He favors economy
in oil city expenditures, and very decidedly
demands that men employed by the city
shall be as efficient in their work rs though
they were employed by private citizens. q
requirement that ought to be insisted upon.
He calls the attention Of the Council to
the very important question Of the pay.
ment Of money for public improvements,
and especially to the vexed questions grow.
ing cut Of the complicated condition of
the aid authorized In certain contingencies
to be paid the builders Of the T., A. A. &
N. railway, question Of the greatest i'm.
portance as effscting the future prosperity
OF our city. The proposed introduction
OF gas into the city Is commended to the
favorable attention Of the people, and q
word of encouragement asked for every
public enterprise. The favorable c0ndi.
ton of the financies Of the city is also
worthy of the special attention of all
interested in the future of the city.
But the people should not fail tn remem-
Der that all the wise words of the Mayor,
alone, cannot make us prosperous city.
To accomplish that, active cooperation in
the promotion of all public enterprises
calculated to enhance the value of the
property of the city, and all private en-
terprises that will ensure additional bust
ness interests should be encouraged and
promoted by us ALL THE TINES hopes
the people will generally join the Mayor in
his efforts to make Owosso the model city
in the State.
Finest stock OF toilet soaps in the city
at H. w. Parker's.
Roth has beautiful line of hats and
can please all.
On Sunday morning last Rev. Frank
Rae, of Pontiac. occupied the Baptist pull
pit in this city. He preached thoughtful
and interesting discourse on the following
text: "Seek Him that maketh the seven
stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow
of death into the morning; the Lord is
his name" The sermon is highly spoken
of. He will occupy the pulpit again on
the 18th.
To every subscriber Of The TINES in
the county of Shiawassee we shall mail ai
free gift q copy of Hand and Cornu'
copia cookbook, containing great variety
of tested receipts that will be Of great
practical value 10 every housewife in the
county. The receipts are for general use,
will be found practicable and their use
will not involve any special expense thai
all may not with propriety incur. We
hope to mail them in about week. Thil
10 a real bona fide gift. and we hope each
Of our subscribers may find in Il some.
thing of real advantage.
Harry Osburn was home from Detroit
Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. Parkill now has in stock beautiful
| line Of artists goods
Seine brief notes in answer to the Amer
lean of last week on its article on Mr.
Dewey's open letter, intended for thi
issue Of THE TIMES are necessarily de
ferred until next week.
The joint discussion on the finRncia
policy of the Republican party, between
the editor of THE TIMES and r. N. Fogg
Esq, will take place in Mead's hall, Lam
sing, on Monday evening. May 10th.
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