The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-08-06

Mrs. H. w. Holman is in Alma for
two weeks visit
John Hoyt is confined to the house
by sprained ankle.
Miss Lucy Lewis has gone to De.
troit for weeks vacation.
Our job department has been
rushed this week with work.
L. E. Hyde now rocks the cradle
its a boy-Tuesday morning.
Prof. o. C, Seelye and family re.
turned 10 Owosso, Friday last.
Miss Nettie Mcpherson, of De-
troit, is guest Of Mrs. c. S. Williams.
Mr.. Will Everill, of Standish, has
been appointed operator at the M. G.
depot.
DR.. Jopling now resides on Ball
street-third door north of Baptist
chapel.
For flags for decoration go to The
Famous large consignment will be
on hand.
County drain commissioner Mason
was in Genesse comfy, Tuesday on
official business,
Skip by the Light Of the Moon 10
the opera house Wednesday night and
enjoy yourselves.
Pressed corn beef, bolognas, ETC.,
ready for those putting up lunches at
Parker & Johnston.
You can enjoy the use Of the roller
skates at the rink in the forenoon on
the nth, 18th and I3th of August.
Everybody is talking about "Skip-
ped by the Light of the Moon" 1t
will be the laughing event of the sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hume, of Hudson,
and Miss RE Hume, of Lansing, are
guests at the home of DR.. A. M.
Hume in this city.
Intending exhibitors of live stock
at the county fair should remember
that fifty additional stalls have been
built on the grounds.
County Treasurer Todd and family
left Wednesday morning for stay of
two or three weeks at Topinabee
luke. They were accompanied by
friends from Shiawassee township.
Smokers: If you want to know
whether c. c. Duff means anything
by his cigar adj, just step into his
store and look into his cigar case and
weep.
Everyone should attend the ball
game at the grounds tomorrow-re-
member it is for the benefit of Webb
Amspoker, who had his hand badly
mutilated on Wednesday.
On complaint of Stephen H. Aus.
tin, Frank Thill, of New Haven, was
arrested and brought before Justice
Taylor, Wednesday, charged with
setting fire to the blacksmith shop OF
Austin. His examination will take
place on the 18th.
On complaint of City Attorney
Turner, Orb Lee and his wife Ella
Lee were arrested on Tuesday and
brought before Justice Taylor,
charged with keepine house of i'll
fame. Both plead not guilty and
their trial was set for Monday next
Bail was furnished in the sum of SIoo
Mr.. Turner is in earnest and intends
to push the case to successful fin.
ish.
There was a full attendance at the
Republican county convention yes
terday, but owing to our hour o.
going to press we are unable to give
the proceedings. The following reso
luton was adopted: Resolved, That
the Republicans of Shiawassee coun-
ty feel that, other things being equal
place on the State ticket should be
accorded them, take great pleasure in
presenting for the consideration OIL
the State convention the name OIL
Hon. William M. Fitzpatrick for the
Office of Secretary of State.
The entire Council was present a,
the meeting Monday evening. Abou,
the usual number of accounts were
allowed, including number for the
city shed. A petition was presented
from the w. G. T. u. asking to have
the liquor law enforced during the
reunion, also a petition from the
managers of the opera hall asking to
have license reduced. The grade
of Pine and Janette streets and the
Cute drain we're read and confirmed
The committee on Grading reported
that the contract for the Cute drain
had been let to DIETRICH Mitlas. at
IS cents per rod. The committee
on opening streets reported. in favor
of opening Fletcher street to Chip