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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17

Michigan School Moderator, Ex-County
Secretary, j. N. Mcbride, of 0wosso,
becomes one of the proprietors of the Owos-
so TINES. We predict success, knowing as
we do the many winning qualities possessed
by Mr.. Mcbride.
Michigan School Moderator: Secretaries
who keep in close touch with school officers
by means of circulars. judiciously written
and embOdying good common sense, without
too much radicalism at time, without
attempting too sudden and unexpected
departures" circulars that commend them
selves TO the good judgment of people and
stir up thought, are using means that Is
sure to strengthen their work and make
them power in their counties. Among
excellent ones sent out this fall we have no
tfced those of Secretaries Mcclure, of
Oceana, Dewey, of Shiawassee, and Latta,
of Allegan.
"An Old, Faded Picture" Il Whistle
and Wait for Katie" the Dudes March"
and ''Call Me Back" schottische are the
latest things in popular music. These and
5000 other pieces fresh, new music, only
10 cents each, at music store of Mich 5. NJ.
Il Organ Co.
There will be an examination in Detroit,
on Oct. 20, lcJO, OF applicants lOr une ue-
partmenta service at Washington. Persons
who, in addition to ordinary clerical quallli-
cations, possess a knowledge of stenography
and type-wrlting are urged to attend. Near
ly all of those Of both sexes who have passed
in both subjects have been appointed, and
there is an increased demand. The entrance
grades are usually 5000, 81, 900 and $1,000
The examination in stenography consists of
exercises in dictation, and at least 50 words
minute must be written correctly. In
type-writing speed of 20 words minute
is required. These examinations are sup
Elementary to the clerk and cOpyist eXami-
nations, one or the other Of which must be
taken as basis Applicants must not be
under 20 years of age. Application papers
and instructions should be requested of the
United States Civil Service Commission, at
Washington, ID. {.
A more delighted audience never wit
messed performance in the Academy Of
Music than the one assembled there last eve
ming to see the McGibeny Family.--OswegO,
n. Y. Times.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17

Several men were overheard last Tuesday
discussing the question of electric light
versus gas light in our city. Their opin-
ions seemed about equally divided between
the two. Soon the wives of the three men
entered and joined in the discussion, but
their opinions were not divided, for they
were unanimous In asserting that the only
light worth having is the Light Running
white" Sewing Machine.
For fine Domestic and Key West cigars,
plug and fine cut smoking tobacco, and
smokers supplies, go to Brewer & Carr, 100
Exchange ST., Owosso, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Notice Of Drain Letting i.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an
ordinance passed by the common council of the
city Of Owosso, Sept 80 1890, will receive bids
until Oct. 20 for the construction of drain, COM
mencing at the south end of culvert under d., G..
ii. g. M. r. r. in third ward of the city of Owes.
so. Said drain to be constructed In accordance
with Survey made by Ezra Mason, surveyor.
The said drain will be two feet wide on the
bottom, with one foot slope to one foot rise, and
an average depth Of three feet
Said drain will be let in sections or as a whole,
as may deem best, on Oct 81, 1890 at o'clock.
D. M, ut Third Ward school house, to the lowest
responsible bidder or bidders reserving the right
to reject any or all bids.
Plans and specifications will be shown on the
day of letting. JOHN GOODWIN,
Street Commissioner.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Shorthand and Typewriting.

Students of average ability fitted for prac-
teal work in three months at Oakside
School, Owosso, Mich. Day and evening
classes. Terms moderate.
TEACHERS PREPARATORY.
Glass work and private tutoring. Oakside
School is the cheapest and best place in
Shiawassee county to review for teachers
examinations. Apply early, as our number
is limited and large attendance already.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
Exceptionally fine opportunity to study
information apply to
Mrs. l.. K. GOULD, Principal.
Mrs. CORA BEGoLE, Teacher OF
Shorthand and Typewriting.
Miss NORA COLLINS,
Teacher of Music.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Not Much Flesh There.

When Gen. Malone was wounded at
Second Manassas some one, to COM
fort Mrs. Malone, said: ooh, don't be
uneasy. It's only flesh wound" Mrs.
Malone, through her tears, cried out:
"Oh, / know that is impossible; there
is not flesh enough on him for that. y
Exchan0e
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Gratifying 20 all.

The high position attained and the imyer-
sal acceptance and approval OF the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, as the
most excellent laxative known, illustrate the
value Of the qualities OH which its success is
based and are abundantly gratifying to the
California Fig Syrup Company.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
A Christmas Presaat for Nvorybody

The Times, Detroit's bright and newsy
penny paper, makes very liberal offer to
all subscribers, old aud new. Every person
who takes The Times regularly from Nov.
1st to Dec. 23d, will be presented with a
beautiful 20 page Christmas supplement- full
of pictures, stories, poems, jokes, etc. Two
large colored pictures for framing will be
given with the supplement, making re-
markedly generous three-fold gift. Get par
ticulars from The Times, GS Congress St.
west, Detroit.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Teachers Association


Teachers Association will be held at Perry
on Saturday. Oct. %, 1890, with the follow
ing programme:
Music.
Prayer.
Address by President j. w. Simmons.
Roll Call.
Each member of the Association is requested
correspond to the the Roll Call by reading ques-
ton, which will be placed IN the Question Box
and answered later .,.
1900 to $780, Banquet Dinner.
Toasts will be proposed ana responses given
by members OF the Association.
Music--Vocal Duet
Teachers in Colorado. Miss Mollie Carruthers.
Work supplementary TO Text Books.
Prof +. w. French
Music.
Astronomy Pref. III. II. Frost.
Shiawassee Teachers Reading Circle,
Sec'y II. b. Dewey.
Music.
Question Box.
$50, Supper.
The ladies of the Congregational Church Will
furnish dinner for zoe, and supper for lOc
~ Bring your ''Knapsacks."
An elegant souvenir programme Will be ols'
tributed at the meeting.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
In Badness There Is Safety.

Absalom Ito Samson)-So you're the
fellow who got into trouble through a
hair cut, are your
Samson--Humph! You needn't talk,
Fauntleroy. Those long curls you wear
were the death of youl-Puck. ,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17

AW. Prinde&C Co. have moved into the new
Grow block and would be pleased to see all
the old patrons and also solicit new ones.
We carry the finest line of crockery, lamps,
tinware notions, stoves, &c in the city.
Remember the place, Grow block, by Duff's.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
MEETINGS
COL. BLISS.

COL. BLISS.
New LOthrop, afternoon Oct. ii.
Venice Center, evening Oct. 81.
Byron, afternoon Oct. %.
Corunna, evening Oct. -.
Laingsburg, afternoon Oct. ~.
Ow0sso, evening Oct. %.
w. II. MlLLAR.
Bancroft. evening Oct. 20.
Shaftsburg, evening Oct. 23.
Hartwellville, evening Oct. "a.
w. T. KENTWORTHY.
Laingsburg, afternoon Oct. 81.
Owosso, evening Oct. 27.
CHARLES l.. MILLER.
Bennington, evening Oct. %.
Burton, evening Oct. 23.
MARK S. BREWER.
Owosso, evening Oct. II.
Ovid, Oct. 81.
COL. j. f. SMILEY.
Laingsbltrg, evening Oct. Is.
GOV. c. G. LUCE.
Corunna, Nov. $.
HON. j. w. DONOVAN.
Elsie, Oct. IS.
Durand, Oct. 25.
GRANT FELLOWS.
Byron, Oct. IS.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Prohibition Meeting,

Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar, of Indiana, will
speak at Bancroft OH Thursday, Oct. 80, at
two o'clock p. m. Mrs. Cougar is one of
the best lady speakers in this country, and
all should hear her. All are invited.
BY order Of Committee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17

Mexico is becoming quite immensely,
or at least voluminously, literary. One
of her latest book lists mentions IL, 900
volumes by 5000 native Mexican au-
thors .....
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Spoken In Jest.

Marguerite--Jack was caught by the
undertow when he was in the surf yes
terday.
Priscilla-Don't you wish you were
the undertow2-Puck.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
Bright Boy.

Teacher--In what battle was Stone
wall jackson MORALLY wounded9
Pupil-Dunno. / guess it was the
last one he fought in.--Epoch.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17
cwosso Produce Market.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Kabo, Kabo, Kabo-that

Kabo, Kabo, Kabo-that
sounds like an African name.
1t means a corset "bone I"
that can't be broken-if it
can't be broken, it doesn't
stick into you--so it means a
bone" of comfort, not OF
contention.
1t means a corset "bone !"
that doesn't kink-if it doesn't
kink, the corset can't roll up
in the middle as corsets are
apt to do-so it means a
"bone" that stays where you
put it.
1t isn't a "bone" at all,
but Kabo, Kabo, Kabo; and
Kabo means a corset you
wear a week or two or three,
till you make up your mind
about it, and then go back to
the store and get your
money, if you'd rather have
money than Kabo.
There's a primer on Cor
sets for you at the store.
CHICAGO CORSET Co.. Chicago and New York.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-17

Save money by buying your wall paper
and school books OF LORING d Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

county will not be permitted To use a
newspaper to dcfraud the government
by mailing extra copies of paper
containing their proceedings at pound
rates rs sample copies, as they doubt
leSsly, ignorantly, supposed they
would De able 10 do. Ertr0 copjcS are
not sample copies Sec. 26O, Postal
Laws: therefore every extra copy of
the proceedings m0dod in Mr., Quam'>
way will cost the county at least L.
postage in addition 10 the charges for
addressing and wrapping up.
When the FREE TRADER and RcpuJ-
ljcon did this work for the county, they
and the county papers taking the sup
p!cmentS circulated about 10000
copies Of the proceedings. This SER
vice cost, with but two exceptions
lwhen the proceedings were very
lengthy and paupcr list was pub
liohcd in connection with them, an
average Of 875 to SIS "A session. To do
the same work in Mr.. Quam'S way
will cost at least $40 for postage
alone.
Bye and bye, when the Board comes
to see what asses they have allowed
Doc Norton etal. to make of them,
they will get back to sensible syS-
TEN of printing their proceedings ac-
cording to law, and pay decent price
for the work. 1t is just possible, too,
that when the Board makes such an
of common sense, it will
have necessarily so far regaincd its
own sclf-respcCt as to merit that Of
the public in general.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

The fault is not to be found with
the coal contract itself, but with the
manner Of handling the bids. If it
was intended that La Sale coal should
be given the preference, ii should have
been so stated in the advertisement
asking proposals, and then all bidders
would have known what to bid against
1t may, perhaps, be conceded that
third vein coal is better for some pur-
poses than the second or StreatOr coal,
and that, as is also claimed, expert
cnce has shown that the county has
saved money by the use of the La Sale
coal instead Of Strcator: but when bids
are asked for coal supplies, with no
specifications as to quality or plan Of
mining, the committee, in accepting Il
bid not the lowest, cannot expect to
get off without a kick by the disap-
pointed bidders. The whole proceed
ing was manfcStly unfair to bidders
on StreatOr coal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.
Children Cry for Pitchers castoria.

The Journal says it does not believe
that County Agent Gibson is above
suspicion, and demands" &C., &c.
This announcement will scare no one,
not even Gibson, but as the celebrated
Investigating committee" went over
his affairs throughout along with the
rest of the county officers short while
ago, and as the pauper committee, OF
which Chawley Gibbs is chairman,
has gone over them four times year
since, isn't it about time the Journal
overhauled some of its particular
friends for derelicton Of duty as com
mittee-men if it's suspicious be true?
What does the County Board have
committees for? Is the Board giving
the people the same old anti-boodler-
investigation "racket" of approving
accounts without examining them or
satisfying themselves of their accur-
acy? 1t is about time Chawley Gibbs
came to the front. If Gibson has been
knocking down." mismanaging, and
all that sort of thing his principal,
the paupcr committee, had better rise
AMI explain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

Doc Norton failed to beat the sheriff
out of his well-earned money yestcr-
day, as will be seen by the proceedings
elsewhere. 1t is hopeful sign that
the Board had the temerity to treat
the sheriff decently. "A laborer is
worthy of his hire even if he does
happen to be sheriff of La Sale county.
1t really is encouraging to find that
the Board is getting back to that point
where it can be economical and just
and at the same time decent enough
tomaintain its Self-respect. And how
it were able to do the latter during the
hOOd-tide of the Norton regime, it
must DE confessed, it is difficult to i'm
agine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
agiIl,,.

In the list Of Improvements in 1889
made in ottawa, among AOther items,
the Ottawa FREE TRADER gives POO
dwelling houses costing $780, 900, an
average Of $4,000 each. Ottawa must
have built some high-priced dwellings
or else the FREE TRADER has told a
whOpper. StredtOr IT..
Boys in the primary classes of OF
tawa's ward schools would make the
cost of each dwelling about $500, but
the INDEPENDENT Times, which is forced
to run lottery in order to get "A sub
scription list, is, Of course, not eX-
pccted to know any too much about
common division, though it ought to
be well posted on subtraction and
silence"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
YHE NEWS.
SATURDAY.

The President, according 10 lasI
evenings dispatches, has adopted Sec
etav Windows silver sugeestioh;--lo
accent silver bullion and issue certIu'
cafes thereon, said certificates to serve
ne currency. Whether he will send Il
message TO congress on the subject i
not certain, but il is certain that blllS
will be introduced in both house ana
senate embodying Secretary Window ;
suggestions.
Yesterday was warm, summary
day i'm New York, and the dealll ra'e
ran up from l25 Wednesday ana To-
Thursday to 90 with increased mum
Der of cases of pneumonia, brohchlI''
and consumption.
Jackson. the Colored Australian
pugilist, has cabled from London an
acceptance of Sulliyan's challange 10
fight for 5000 and will sail Tor New
York on the 18th.
Geo NJ. Banc, of Lacon, has been
appointed census agent TO collect
mortgage Indebtedness statistics Tor
the 9th Cong. Dist
The wool growers yesterday contln-
ued their arguments for more tarlii'
Brice is said to be in the lead at
Columbus for the Ohio senatorship.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

The new aqueduct is rapidly APP
preaching completion. Five of the
eight SpanS-that is, the upper and
lower stringers. cross-braces, floor
beams. etc. have all been put in
place. and are ready for the casing.
The hands, about twenty carpenters
and fifteen helpers, are at work on
the sixth span, which will be COM
pleted to-day, and the other two will
be finished this week. The structure
will be finished about February /.
The former aqueduct, that is, the
wooden portion, was built eleven
years ago 10y Mr.. f. Barber Of Mar
settles. He was allowed to use por-
ton of the old irOn-rodS, bolts, etc.
and, the weather being unfavorable,
it required several months to complete
the job. The new aqueduCt is all
new, every piece of timber, bolt. bar
and nut being brand new. 1t is made
of heavier timber, and will be by far
the best of all its predecessors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

The town of Windsor, Canada, last
week elected Sol White, "A prominent
local lawyer, Mayor on the district is
sue of annexation to the L. :. The
sentiment in favor Of annexation is
said to be growing rapidly among the
English speaking people of Canada,
while the French contingent has for
years inclined that way. stephen A..
Douglas said the manifest destiny of
North America was an ocean bound
republic. and the annexation of Can
ada would come pretty near to reali-
cation of the dream.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
The Fraternities.

The Home Lodge No. 9, Degree of
Honor, A. O. U. w., installed officers
at a meeting Monday evening. Dep
uty Grand Mistress, Mrs. l.. A. Ris-
ing, assisted by j. l.. Piergue, as Past
Grand Master Workmen, Frank A.
Frost, Past Master Workman, acting
as guide. The following are the Of
ticerS that We're installed:
Mrs. j. l.. Piergue, p. G.
Nellie Christman, G. II.
Mrs. j. f. Richardson, G. II.
Mrs. j. f. Flynn, c. G.
Nellie Rising, Recorder.
Miss Bertha Christman, Financier.
Mrs. John S. Kerr, Receiver.
Ola Frost, Inside Guard.
Ellie Kerr, Outside Guard.
Mrs. Jas. Beck, First Maid of Honor.
Mrs. VIM. Flynn, Second Maid of
Honor.
j. l.. Pergue, Adviser of G. of H.
After the installation, box SOcia-
BILE was held and very pleasant even
ing was spent by everyone.
Florence Lodge No. |, Daughters of
Rebccca, installed the following Off
GERS Friday evening:
Mrs. A. J. Bennett, p. G.; Miss Katie
Nogel, n. c.: Miss Ora Frost, V. c..
Miss Deblia Beers Treas; Mrs. Frank
Frost, Rec: Mrs Brodbeck, Fin. Rec.
Mrs. j. l.. Pergue, Conductor: Mrs.
Moody, II. 5. n. g.; Mrs. J. Bane, l..
5. n. c.; Mrs. JOS. Wilson, II. 5. V.
c.: Mrs. Glenn, l.. 5. V. g.: Mrs.
NOgel, |. W.: and Mrs. Drop, o. w.
The County Board of the a. O. II.
held a meeting in the hall of the
order in Cameron block Sunday after
noon. There We're forty delegates
present. La Sale, Seneca, Utica,
Peru. Strcator, Mendoza and other
cities in the county We're represented.
County Delegate Naughey, of Seneca,
presided, and the meeting was called
to order at O'Clock. Owen j.
OMally, of Peru, county secretary,
and William j. Lcahy, Of Ottawa,
county treasurer, were present.
Alexander Naughey, of Seneca. G. D.,
was selected to represent the La
Sale county branch at the national
convention of the \. O. H., to be
held in June at Rock Island.
This order is in a tlouriShing state
at present. and the membership list is
increasing rapidly. There are two
divisions IN this city, Nos. I and 9.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
TUESDAY,.

The announcement is made at Chi.
cago that John NJ. Clark, of the
leather firm Of Grey, Clark Il Englc, is
to be collector of the port at Chicago.
Mr.. Clark has not been much known
as a practical politician since Carter
Harrison beat him for mayor in 1882,
and if he is actually appointed 10y the
President there is quite sure to he Il
howl from the rank and tilc' who
have been waiting, oh, So long, for the
wind to blow something in their di-
TectiOn.
Congress met yesterday at noon,
There was no quorum in the Senate,
but Senator Davis, Of Minnesota,
managed to interest the handful by
asking the modest sum of So, i22, 979
for the improvement of certain creeks
and waterpowers in his state.
There is a rumOr TO the effect that
the Pope will appoint another Amer
lean cardinal, Archbishop Ireland, of
st. Paul, being suggested as the
prelate To be honored.
The Ways and Means Committee
yesterday listened to pleas for more
duty on silks. ..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

Although Mrs. Harrison had her
way in substituting her sister, Mrs.
Mckee, as first lady at the White
House reception on New Years, Mrs.
Morton, who claims the place, had
such a triumph in outshining Mrs.
Mckee by her superior toilette and
personal attractions, that the Harri-
sons felt crushed. The remark is made
that Mrs. Morton appeared to be as
prc-eminent in Washington society as
Mr. Morton is as progressive and
public-spirited contributor to the
bilious advantages of the country's
capital"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11
SUNDAY.

DR.. Paul Hoffman, OF New YORK
assistant superintendent OF schools
was taken with "the grip four days
ago. Yesterday he was found parad
inc the halls of the fiat in when NJ
lived shooting "A revolver, and later ht
was found doing the same thing on
the street. He was clearly crazcd by
the attack Of influenza. The death
rate of that city is rapidly increasing
Fridays quota being pa, an unusually
large number for this time OF the year
In Boston the death rate has reached
the Unprecedented number Of 327 FOL
Friday, equal to iO.77 per l,ooo' In
Chicago all skeptical physicians at
last admit that the genuine article Is
epidemic in that city.
The Ways and Means Committee
were entertained yesterday by linen
manufacturer, who asked that the
duty on flax be removed. He said the
industry was practically dead and that
if the duty was removed he, as manu-
facturcr thought he could dispense
with any duty on his production OF
linen. Here is an "infant industry
that is asking to be allowed to stand
alone if only it can have free raw ma
terials. Has Mr.. Whitman been crazcd
by 1.-The grip"
The late ministry Of Spain resigned
this week. The event is the occasion
of numerous stories of political plot
ting, which, if but partially true, indi'
cate that the young king is growing
ND to manhood on the top Of Il powder
mine. The late fire in the opera house
at Madrid, which was supposed to be
due to imperfcCtionS in the electric
lighting apparatus, is now said TO have
been really plot to murder the Queen
Regent.
Granville MorenuS, Of Cleveland,
O., has been elected president of the
Window Glass Workers Association
to succeed James Campbell The con
test for the place has been very
spirited enc, and it is the first time
any man outside Of Pittsburgh has
been elected to the place.
Mayor Cregicr has issued an order
prohibiting the shipping of "lumpy,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-11

AN Old NcighhOr" sends us for
protest against the man
ncr in which that common nuisance, -
the J0mpdi, is treating Major Gibson,
whom, rs he Justly says, I'VE have
known as Il gentleman whose integ-
rity is above suspicion The protest
is hardly necessary, rs no one pays any
attention to an attack on the Major
If the rcformer, Chawley Gibbs, a
prominent member of the reform
crowd par crcclimoS, is doing his duty
as chairman of the paupcr committee,
the Major, as county agent, who is
held responsible to that committee,
is regularly investigated" at reg
ular intervals ofcfour times year.
1t is safe to say of the Major. Hes
all right" for isn't Chawley an expert
boodler hunter? Isn't he credited
with laying in wait for the Majors
scalp itself? his eye having fixed upon
the county agents chair as about his
size. "Our old neighbor" needn't bc