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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13
Chicapo.

MIR. EDIToR:-Statcments in your paper
which reflect upon my judgment. if not
upon my character, have appeared in your
columns. After much reflection, I have
concluded to give my Owosso friends q
brief statement Of circumstances, thing
which l have not done here, though the
Chicago Times offered its columns to me
or the services of a reporter in any capaci-
ty might wish.
A Chicago tough" whether young or
old, is a somewhat tougher citizen than
the good people of Owosso know anything
about. The specimen under consideration
was in the habit of attacking the young
and helpless until his brutality had become
notorious. He had been recently expelled
from private school, and it was only at
the earnest solicitation of his mother that
took him at ALL She told me that he
was utterly worthless to her, that she could
do nothing with him, and wished me to
punish him. concluded to do it after he
had rebelliously resisted all efforts in his
behalf.
The rules of the Board require acTttsn
request from parents. This l did not
have, for the mother could not write.
Now before copying the following from
the Journal. l wish to say that the mode
of discipline in the Chicago public schools
is mild and the results are generally most
excellent Under my supervision l have
punished but one other boy since last
September The case was flagrant. and
it seemed the only remedy:
Mrs. Helen King has decided 10 discon
| tinue the proceedings against Principal
Barnes, of the Keith School, whose arrest
she caused for fiogging her unruly son in
such way as to leave some perceptible
marks Of the discipline which he had re-.
ceived and which he doubtless deserved. She
says she has adopted this course in COM
plance with the request of members OF
the Board of Education, teachers and
prominent citizens, who have interested
| themselves in the case and who support
Mr.. Barnes in his course Of action. This
fact would seem at least to show the gen.
eral excellence of Mr.. Barnes character.
and leads to the inference that he was not far
wrong In administering the reproof which
he did 10 the yonng tough who caused the
original disturbance. Mrs King says that she
has employed no lawyer in the case, having
had sufficient acquaintance with that
profession when one of its members charged
her $40 for prosecuting a man who had
slapped her IN the face. and who was fined
| 80 less for the assault than the lawyer cost
her. This little development tends to
show that her offspring came in possession
of his turbulent disposition in a regular
way.
From this date the Board have relieved
rs Of the responsibility Of inflicting any
corporal punishment, and the schools are
not at all likely to suffer thereby.
~ Il. A. BARNES.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

dealer, is overrun with business. He is
receiving orders from all parts of the
county.
DR.. Holcomb is busy as bee now days.
He has as fine a practice as any man in
the county.
School closes at this place to-day. The
one cast of here will close tomorrow.
Mrs. Enoch, of Kansas, is holding meet
ings at this place under the Advent per-
suasion.
Mrs. Goodspeed, living two miles west
is visiting relatives and friends at Byron.
Master Peter. Lyons carries his hand in
a sling from the effects of bite of a
vicious dog.
Messrs. Kent and Coon are of the belief
you can't five dollar me (again.)
Mr.. Aaron Hawes gave another grand
social party last Friday evening; about
forty couple from this and adjoining towns
were in attendance and all speak highly of
the manner Mr. H. entertained his CON-
pany.
A candy pull at Mrs. j. Judd's last
night A fine evening. good crowd and
big time.
The penmanship and drawing schoel
opened here last week by F. G. Smith, of
Vernon, is flourishing and his pupils are
making remarkably good progress. Mr..
Smith is a superior penman and artist and
his system of teaching is both original and
practical.
We do not adore self praise, yet can
excuse ii under certain circumstances; but
when we distort the truth for the direct
purpose of getting free newspaper "ad"
it is time to call stop. We refer to a COIN
munication to last weeks American re-
garding the case of Shook VS.. Hawes-
Chandler for Shook, and Mcbride, Kelsey,
Watson and McKercher for Hawes. We
adore the horoism of Horatio but this
Knight OF the nineteenth century" so
discounts the ancient hero as to take our
breath away! Yes, the verdict was for
Shook for $780, and it could just as well
have been for $1s9.00 had they only asked
it. Justice sometimes goes beggipg-Van
derpool, DR.. Hall and Judd Crouch are
still at large. Mr.. - signs himself
Justice" but he should prefix to his
initials l. N, to it and have his name COM
plete. OBSERVER
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

A friend of ours who has had the pleas
ure of visit at Elmwood Stock Farm,
Scipio. N. Y, John w. Akin, proprietor,
informs us that he has finer lot of Perch
eron horses than is often met with They
are uniformly clean limbed, symmetrical
animals. of good action and disposition,
yet no more than one should expect when
they understand that Mr.. Akin, with his
critical ideas of what constitutes perfect
horse, attends personally to the selection
of each animal in the Old Country, and he
is by no means easy to please, having rid
den for days together without finding q
horse that answered to the requirements Of
his judgment. As might be expected, Mr..
Akin captured eight first prizes at the New
York State Fair at Elmira last fall, with
half dozen seconds in same classes
Michigan Farmer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13
Laingsburg.

Messrs. l.. d., and Chas. ii. Frain, with
their wives, are visiting tho New Orleans
Exposition.
Mr.. p B. Ladue, an old resident, aged
76 years, died on the 4th inst, and was
buried from the Congregational church on
the 7th.
The NJ. L. social ut the residence of II.
Swarthout, last Wednesday evening, was
o success. Receipts, $5.83.
Mrs. Sarah Parker, pioneer of Victor,
is very low with Brght's disease, and is
not expected to live many hours at this
writing.
William 5hirts put up tho frame and in
closed his cottage last week.
Charles Green is drawing the material
for horse barn.
Mr.. Ernest Warner, of Dakota, is visit
ing his wife's parents, I. T.. Swarthout
and wife.
A part of the Cooper House is now used
for hotel purposes.
D. Lebar will add another building to
his block of stores.
Mr.. e. McWhorter has presented his
daughter, Minnie, with fine cottage--a
wedding gift. ZIscA
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13
Byron.

At the regular charter election held in
the village of Byron, on Tuesday, March
10th, the following named persons were
elected for the ensuing year:-President
Austin e. Richards; Recorder. Daniel r.
Benton; Treasurer, II. II. Rosenkrans;
Marshal; William L. Dibble: Assessor, ia
bez Close; Trustees, w. A Dudley. w.
II. Betterly, F. S. Rugglss, M. 7. Boice,
J. D. Royce, and Perry Hadsell. Which
shows that the Kid or baby ticket did not
get entirely loft. but will stay around for
year at least. CONSPIRACY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13
Coruuna.

Mrs. Austin Philips died at her home
here, op the morning of the 18th. She
was ailing but few mements, and was on
the street on the 10th with the appearance
OF health.
Thomas Aagaw. formerly we'll to do
farmer, three miles north of here, and late.
ly removed to Minnesota, is seriously i'll
at that place. Miss Emma Nagaw, teach.
er in the Corunna Public School, left foi
that place on the 9th. The family were
we'll known here and in Owosso.
M. Reidy and lady, have gone to see
and be seen at New Orleans, accompanied
by Miss Nora Collins.
Mrs. L. Westfall and daughter Miss Ella,
spent Sunday at Jackson.
Mrs. Olive Hoyt has returned from hei
pleasure trip, and reports having good
time.
DR.. Kergan cast q mighty shadow or
our streets on Tuesday. May his shadow
never grow any larger but just hold hi.
own.
Familiarfaces returned: Messrs Hoover
Gould, Garland and Gale.
John Martin has returned from tho
northern part of the State. to remain.
Frank I've, whs is giving lessons on the
banjo and guitar. gave an entertainment
at the rink the evening of the 10th.
Miss Dickson, of Detroit, is visiting al
the residence OF A. Macarthur.
N w
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

To IT The Lodges in Shiawassee Co.
l.O.N. i meet as follows:
Bancroft, No. 49, Wednesday evening; Byron, No.
I,O14, Tuesday evening; Laingsburg No. 37e Tues
day evening; Morrice. No. SO, Friday evening;
Crystal Fount, No. IL, Saturday evening; Owosso,
No. $40, Monday evening; Corunna, No. 673, Tues
day evening; Henderson, No. 672, Tuesday evening;
Ovid, No. 62S Wednesday evening.
q. w. SAGER, Dist. Deputy,
Morrice.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

TT s. OF /. The regular meeting of Owosso
". Lodge, No. A. Uuited Sons of Industry, are
held on the I'd and 4th Thursday evenings in each
month, at Odd Fellows Hall, corner of Washington
and Main Streets. Brothers in good standing in
the Order cordially invited.
H. L. LEWIS, Secy. June 81 VI
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13
Judds Corners.

DR.. Pierce has been visiting friends at
Flint for week past.
George Zenalar, of Hazleton, died last
week of typhoid fever, Aged Is years.
Last week Mr.. E. Judd went over To the
English settlement on business, was taken
sick and was unable to arrive home until
Sunday.
Nr w. j. Hawes expects to start for
land of billiards in few days. Here's
cur rB- Will for happy time and plenty
of of 5 cts.
W. W. Warren, our popular harness
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

Messrs. l.. d., and Chas. II. Frain, wit
their wives, are visiting the New Orlean
Exposition.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

We call our readers attention to the fact
Fleischmann Co. Celebrated Compressed
Yeast is on sale at every grocery and
bakery in the city. Fleischmann & Co. s
Yeast is superior to all Others as 1t works
quicker and is strictly pure. The firm
has appointed Oscar Lebsch as local agent
and the grocers and consumers can de-
pend on getting IL delivered fresh daily at
two cents per cake. Give it trial and be
convinced
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

For SALE CHEAP. One registered
and two grade Short Horn cows, one grade
Gurnsey COW, n grade Holstein calf, six
young pigs, two year old colt, two Cots
wold rams, sewing machine and second
hand parlor stove. Enquire Of
j. A. ARMSTRONG, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

To anybody who has disease of throat
or lungs, We will send proof that Piso's
Cure for Consumption has cured the same
complaints in other cases. Address
Il. Il. HAzErTrNE. Warren, Pa.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

You can buy boots, Shoes and rubbers
at IL price at the IA off sale at the 99c
Store on Exchange street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-03-13

Don't forget to 60 and see the bargains
at the IA of sale at the 99c Store on Ex-
change st.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
NEW HARTFORn.

The Village Improvement society last week placed handsome lamp in front of the Congregational church.
 Esperanza and Eaglenest are closed for the season.
 Whist parties are quite popular here.
 Miss Grace Adams has returned home after a seven weeks absence.
 Miss Angie l.. Steele spent few days of last week in Waterbury, the guest of her neice, Mrs Charles Robinson.
 The election of representatives last week Tuesday passed very quietly. The representatives elected were Gustavus c. Beckwith, r, and John H. Purinton, d. Thus it will be seen that New Hart ford, which has always been considered strong republican town, sends one democrat and one republican to the legislature.
 The excitement attending to last weeks fire has gradually subsided. The agents of the various insurance compa nies interested have been in town and settled with some of the losers. w. B. Gates, who suffered the greatest loss, ii as yet undecided what to do. The goods saved are stored in H. l.. Jones' build ing. Patrick Myers has already com menced clearing away the debris with ( view to erecting brick block. He has put up temporary building for his sa loon. John Sofey, John Messenger and James Doody have all resumed busi ness. To the family of MT Brooks who lost everything, much sympathy ha; been substantially expressed-a purse O $70 has been raised and many articles o clothing, bedding and household goods have been donated.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
COLEBROOK.

Rev MT Cummings preached to us again last Sunday.
 It has been quite summery here since election and Sunday morning the mer- cury stood at 62 at 6 o'clock.
 Deacon J. M. Grant of Millbrook had his cellar broken into one night last week and robbed of jar of butter, a quantity of pork, canned fruit, etc.
 We have now two singing schools run ming in this town, Mir E. W. Hamilton of Otis teaching two nights each week at the Center, and Mir Howard Smith also has large class one night each week in the west district.
 MT Henry J. Clark of Pondtown has sold his farm to gentleman from York state and will sell his personal property at auction next Monday, after which he will make his home with his father-in- law, MT P. Bowman of North Colebrook
 Mir Horace North and Mir Patrick Burke were elected last week to repre- sent us in the next legislature.
 The ladies of the Industrial society will hold a business meeting at their rooms on Friday afternoon of this week
 MT A. H. Gillette of Bridgewater was in town 8 day or two last week, the guest of E. H. Barber.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
CORNWALL RRInGE.

The heavy rain has been very favora- ble to tobacco raisers, who are stripping the weed; it is in fine order.
 The Cornwall Bridge iron company contemplate starting the furnace here soon, which will give employment to a number of worthy men.
 The covered bridge crossing the Housatonic river here is being newly sided and shingled.
 J. Newton Couch has moved into the dwelling house recently vacated by C.. M Cooper.
 Mrs V. c. Beers dislocated her ankle last Saturday, when alighting from a wagon. Dr Sanford was called and she is getting along as we'll as circumstances will allow.
 Mrs J. 0. Sturges and children re- gently visited friends here.
 The election passed of very quietly and heavy vote was boiled. The selec- tion of two young men as representatives would indicate they would be punctual in attendance at the next session at Hartford, George Hughes of West Corn wall and Philo NJ. Kellogg of Cornwall Plains being the ones honored by 8 majority.
 Mrs Walter Wells has been seriously ill but is slowly recovering.
 Mrs Sarah Pierce of Meriden is visit ing relatives on Berry hill
 The Catholic fair Is being held in the tobacco warehouse, meeting with good success, closing next Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
RALMA VILLAGE.

Conley and wife of Winsted arr guests of W. G. Kellogg. Milford Watson of Pownal, Vt, paid a short visit to friends here last week and on his return was accompanied by Miss Nellie Hosford.
 Mrs John Van Horn and child oi Bridgeport was at home here Sunday.
 Mrs Sheffield and daughter, Mrs Flaw ley, have moved into the house with O. M. Brinton.
 There is slight prospect of an adop- tion on the corner from the way matters stand at present, but there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip," so we should wait for further developments before repeating the matter; but there's no secret about the blacksmith shop being opened and ready for custom work.
 The court of common pleas has been in session for few days past and 8 case has been on trial about a job of carpen- ter work, an East Canaan man bringing suit against the man who did the job and who resides in Great Harrington; A. T. Roraback for plaintiff, H. c. Joy ner of Great Harrington for defense; D. J. Warner judge.
 Mir and Mrs John Darrow of North Adams were guests of friends in Ames- vile over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Edward Seeley and Mrs s. Seeley of Great Harrington spent Sunday with the family of Engineer Seeley.
 The rains north of here must have been very heavy for the Housatonic river is very high. VRUxTENPs.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
ASHLEY FALLS.

The ladies' aid society meets at Mrs Jacob Decker's tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Chester Bowen's new house has been pushed forward with great energy and is now ready for the masons.
 Oysters, fresh every Friday morning at N. Van Deusen's store.
 William Barnes, formerly of Canaan, has moved into the Roscoe Taft house.
 The repetition of the Sunday school concert announced for this week has been postponed until some evening next week-probably Friday evening-when more interesting and attractive pro, gram will be presented. There will be moonlight nights next week. Proba ply slight admission fee will be asked instead of the monotonous presentation of the ''plates." See next weeks News
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
EAKEVHHLR.

All three of MT Roberts children are sick with diphthereic sore throats.
 MT Schuyler Beebe is stopping at s. s. Robbins.
 Miss Powers and Miss Wilson, who were with Dr Knight at Fairbault, Min, are visiting at the institute.
 Dr Bissell has been brightening up his residence wonderfully with a coat of paint.
 The second of the football games did not come off last Saturday, on account of the unpleasantness of the day.
 Our temperance school met Sunday afternoon, and although very stormy, about 50 attended. Rev MT McCutch- con makes an excellent superintendent. A CARD.-We desire to express our thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who so kindly helped and sympathized with us in our great trial and bereave- ment. JAMES VAN DYKE.
 MIR AMID MRS JAMES MILLER.
 Lakeville, Conn.,, November '.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
EAST CANAAN.

Society meeting Monday voted that the committee be instructed to see what could be done in regard to raising money for the purpose of moving the chapel. The expression of the meeting seemed to be in favor of commencing such a project little earlier in the season.
 The funeral services of Charles Dabon were held at the church yesterday; bur. ial at the village cemetery. He was killed on the West Shore road at Haverstraw on the Hudson while switching cars.
 A 12-years-old boy in No. district carries seven-shooter with him al school and good stock of cartridges in his pocket. While he was shooting al the fence 8 glance ball struck 8 small boy on the nose, peeling off the skin the size of the ball. Hurrah for Young Americal
 Mrs Hiram Briggs and Mrs Eliza Rockwell have been quite sick the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
WEST NORFOI,K.

The Dewells have all returned to New Haven.
 The long-felt want by better class oi our young people is about to end. A literary and social club is being estab- lished here; its name signifies its pur- pose, viz: for personal improvement and social intercourse. Only few will be admitted to membership and then only by a unanimous vote of the society. A complete plan of operation is not yet ready, but the arrangement of it is in the hands of an efficient committee, who it is expected will report at an early date.
 A private evening school is in opera tion, held at Mir Morris's. Those desir- ing to join the class will please confer with the teacher of our day school.
 Several days the past week the ther- stood at 50.
 Last Sunday was the first rainy Sab bath since September l; about two inches of rain fell.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
SOUTH CANAAN.

Tdlngs have been received of the marriage of the Rev E. Frank Howe of Peoria, Ill. to Mrs Sarah Proctor of the same city. Mir Howe will be pleasantly remembered by many friends, not only in this town but in the vicinity, and we are sure all will unite in wishing him happiness and prosperity.
 MT and Mrs Charles J. Cornell of Winsted spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Whiting Kellogg.
 MT Henry Howe has had his foot in- jured while at work in the car shop at Amesville and was laid by for a few days.
 MT Seymour Wetherell has been quite ill and is still confined to the house.
 We have had one of the heaviest rain falls ever known and are surrounded by @ sea of water.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
NEST CORNWALL

"Teeth extracted without pain" Dr W. E. Battam, surgeon dentist, of New Milford, will be here Friday, November 13. Don't forget the date.
 Messrs George w. Hughes and Philo M. Kellogg are the representatives elect from Cornwall.
 Walter Hart Is teaching school in East street, Cornwall, the winter term.
 Mrs w. E. Weed is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Mrs H. w. Pierce of Pittsfeld is with her mother, Mrs Lewis Ocain.
 Owing to the inclemency of the weather no service was held in the chapel, Sunday.
 Edward Kaler and 8 friend from Bridgeport spent Sunday at home and suspiciously aroused his friends in this vicinity.
 John Salweski leaves this week for Rockford, H., where he has secured a situation in & shear factory.
 Misses Dell Cochrane and Sadie Ross celebrated their birthday last Monday evening with merry party of young friends at the residence of David Ross.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
Thouaands SnY So.

MT T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: "I never hesitate to recommend your Electric bitters to my customers they give entire satisfaction and are rapid sellers"
 Electric bitters are the purest and best medicine known and will positive ly cure kidney and liver complaints purify the blood and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to be without them. They will save hun- dreds of dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold at fifty cents bottle by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11
ROUTHFHELD.

Last Sunday was quite rainy day in this village; but few got out to church.
 MT Price and wife arrived at Father Babb's, Sunday.
 Our wsgon-dealer, William E. Kasson, departs with wagon quite often and soon his pile of sleighs will leave in the same way.
 Most of our schools closed last week and are to commence the winter term December 2, if teachers are obtained for them
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

Governor Harrison has appointed Gen Leyerett w. Wessen of Litchfeld mem- Der of the State Board of Charities. Gen Vessels was an honored soldier of the late war, was lately sheriff of Litchfeld county, and was quartermaster-general of the state under Governor Andrews. He takes the place of the late Col Harris of Ore Hill,
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

Genevieve Aylmer Farwell, a little 11-years-old girl, at Arlington Heights, Ills, has raised six crops of silk worms during the past three years, her work this summer netting her S317.20. She
 has also written very thorough, help ful book on silk culture, entitled, "Two Summers in a Cocoonery," and will willingly answer any questions on silk culture if stamp is enclosed for reply.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

The lumber operators of Maine, with one or two exceptions, have agreed to employ no man in the woods during the coming winter unless he has recently been vsccinated. Many have posted up notices stating that their men must be vaccinated before they will be employed.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

Give your children B. H. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for their Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats: they will cure speedily, are harmless and pleasing to the taste. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per ar. pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

The Southington creamery during the month of September received B, ,559 quarts of milk and made 2776 pounds of butter. disposing of the same for 30 cents per pound. The price paid for milk was 3-5 cents per quart. The total re- ceipts for the month were S1, ,037. .03, and the expenses S192. 57, leaving S872. 59 to be divided among the patrons ThomaStOn Express.
 And yet the creamery at Newtown paid only two cents per quart during Septem' Der. "Why is this thus?"
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-11

With bright eyes and elastic step. yet gray, lustreless hair. It is unnatural, needless. Parker's Hair Balsam will re- store the black or brown prematurely lost, cleanse from all dandruff, and stop it's falling Don't surrender your hair without an effort to save it.