The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-08-20

J.J. Mackey, Captain of Artillery
gave a very interesting battery exhi
bition Thursday morning, and also
). fired Governors salute at II O'Clock
upon arrival of EA-Gov. Begole al
Camp.
Allen M. Harmon Post, of North
vile, came into camp Wednesday
afternoon, bearing a large banner on
which were the words, "We are good
for Mexico and Salt Lake TOO"
They were received with loud cheers
Tuesday evening about O'Clock
a half a dozen young fellows might
have been seen going toward the
Congregational Church, They evi
IDENTIFY had dispute which they did
not design to settle with prayer TAX
ing their position in the rear of the
church building, they proceeded to
place themselves, principals and Sec
onds and referees, for fight. Time
was called, and one round fought. 1t
happened that the pastor of the
church and another gentleman were
at the chapel, and called halt. AT.
ter some words between the parties,
the eloquence or the cane of the pas.
tor, caused them to 60 hence. 1t was
intended for good square fight, but
was niSssa in the bud.
Col. Samuel Wells, manager of the
Soldiers Home Grand Rapids, was
present ring thedu reunion.
The meeting charge of the w. C.
T. U. held on the camp grounds,
Tuesday evening was largely attended
and very interesting. 1t was in
charge of Mrs. A. N. Moffat, Super
intendent of Soldiers and Sailors
department.
Most of the factories we're closed
during the reunion,
Hartshorn, Nyswander & Co. have
fine display of their pumps in front
of their place Of business on Main
street. With the buggies, wagons,
ETC., the show is quite unique.
Robbins band presents very neat
appearance in their new uniforms.
Among the newspaper men of the
State who took in the sights were,
Otis Fuller, of the st. Johns Repub-
lican; Robert Gibbons, of the Mich
igan Farmer; A. ]. Potts, of the
Grand Haven Journal; E. ], Kelley,
of the Pontiac Bill-Poster; VIM. Van
Buren,, of Lansing; Geo. A. Pots, of
the Saranac Local.
The ladies of the w. c. T. u. be.
fore leaving the city carried beauti-
full floral design to the wounded sol.
dier, in token of their sympathy for
him. 1t was keenly appreciated by
the wife as well as the soldier.
rs out of 20 of a Sons of Veter-
ans camp while passing in review past
the headquarters of the w. r. c., by
the soliciting of member of the
corps, solemnly pledged her never 10
touch the intoxicating cup.
Gay--The Ladies band, from
Grand Ledge.
Spirited-The appearance on the
street.
In order-The camp grounds.
Unfortunate-The lack of tents.
Inviting--The eating stands.
Ready for work-The Woman's
Relief Corps.
Welcome-Brave Boys in Blue.
Beautiful-Tbe decorations, the
arches, the ladies.
Attractive-The Military display.
Noisy-The martial bands.
Everywhere honored-The G. A.
r. badges.
misunderstanding old acquain-
tances.
Cheerful-The social festivities.
Heroes-Those who did their duty
in war as in peace.
Yearning-The Sons ofVetrans for
honors.
Surprised-Thousand of the visit
ors, at the beauty of our streets,
buildings, homes, etc. All unite in
saying Owosso is one of the most
handsome places in the State; and
the shade trees come in for many
words of praise.
Numerous-Persons desiring city
licenses.
Timely-No stands or fakirs Of any
kind were allowed on the street.
Appreciated-The many calls from
G.. A. r. boys at this office.
We, representatives Of the w. c.
L. u, state, district, county and
local witch RI fhitc nuhlic1v evprecs IN