The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-07-26
LOCAL NEWS

Geo. Carpenter has fine phaeton for sale.
Bazaar goods of all kinds at The Famous
The corner stone of Livingston county
court house will be laid Saturday, Aug. 3.
Justice Baldwin acquitted AL. Cute on
a charge Of drunkenness preferred by the
nightwatch.
"a splendid time at VanHoten's" said
one of the persons who attended the social
Friday evening.
There will be preaching service as usual
at the M. E. church next Sunday, but no
service Sunday, Aug. A.
The young people will give tea at the
Baptist chapel, Wednesday evening July 81.
Tea served from 6 to s o'clock p. m.
AGENTS will find profitable employment
by calling on Mrs. Adams, at Mrs. Randall's
on Michigan avenue, opp. the laundry.
The Rebekahs will hold an ice cream
social next Tuesday evening at the residence
of Bert Meddaugh, on Williams street east.
Everyone invited.
j. nj. McElwain, representing Detroifs
best daily, the Tribune, has been at Ban
croft and Laingsburg this week working up
lists of subscribers.
The Congregational church at Ithaca will
install Rev. VIM. Hayden as pastor on
Tuesday next. The church here has been
invited to send delegates to the council.
On Wednesday of next week the l.. c. b.
s. of the Cong. church will give a tea at the
home of Mrs. II. Wesener. An extra table
will be set for business men. A hearty
welcome given to all.
called to Logansport, Indiana, late last
week by the illness of his brother. The
brother died and the remains were sent east.
Mr.. Farnum returned yesterday.
James Ockerman cut from an acre and
quarter of land OH the farm of Geo. L.
Mason in Owosso township, 12,2S4 pounds
of well cured hay, or four tons and 1924
pounds to the acre. We call this big
yield.
Charlotte Republicans: During the six
months ending July 1, the clerk of the wat
er board collected $1,672.S4. There are
now 497 water takers-46 connections hav-
ing been made during this season. We call
this a pretty good showing.
Miss Effie l.. Manning, from the Conser-
vatory of Albion College, is getting up a
class in music. Terms moderate. City
and country pupils received. Address
at once, Box 1856, Owosso, and she will call
and make arrangements.
The 4th ward Union Sunday School Asso-
citation has elected the following officers:
Supt., John Brooks; Asst. Supt., f. A.
Vanderhoff Sec. Miss Minnie Parker !;
Treas, o. #. Graham; Librarian, A.
Robertson; Asst. Librarian, May Marsh
Organist, Miss Lusl Asst. Organist, Nellie
Crandall.
''Mr. Goetzen, wish YOU would put a
piece in the back of this vest" remarked j.
III. Copas the other day i'm the hearing Of
this scribe. Well, we must concede that it
has become about necessary Owosso has
grown and ''Bob' has managed to keep his
dimensions growing in about the same pro-
portion, nor has he permitted his broad
smile and hearty chuckle to be less notice
able as business has piled up.
James Bunker and Walter Glazier, of
Owosso township, were brought before JUS
tice Baldwin, Tuesday, on charge Of assault
ing Edward Downey. 1t seems that Bun
ker's cattle got into Downey's wheat and
were shut up by the latter. Bunker went
for the cattle and row followed. Downey
claiming the men assaulted him and the
former that Downey commenced action with
club on them. The case was adjourned
until Aug. 5. Pros. Atty. Miner and S. f.
Smith appeared for the prosecution and
Lyon Il Hackleman for the defendants.
On Wednesday Aug. 2lst. the Disciples of
Shiawassee Co. and any others desiring to
enjoy the occasion, will hold a Sunday
School basket picnic at the Goss grove three
and half miles north of Owosso. In addi-
ton to the social feature of the day there
will be an appropriate literary and musical
(including band) program. A most
enjoyable time Is expected and
cordial invitation is extended to the entire
community to attend either as individuals or
schools. Further notice of details will be
given ANY schools Intending to rticipate
please notify Mr.. Ed. Jacobs, of Hazelton'
Chairman of Committee, that they may be
assigned place on the program.