The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-02-28
Bancroft.

A short time ago John Atherton rented
his meat market to one 9. Swain, of Corun
ma, who was to occupy the same for one
year. Last week, however, he packed his
kit and, its is reported, shouldered quarter
of beef and sought a more congenal climate.
l understand he has located in Detroit.
Lorenzo Warren's new home burned on
Thursday of last week, the fire consuming
nearly all the contents. The fire originated
where the stove pipe passed through the
chamber floor and had gained considerable
headway before it was discovered, there be-
ing no one i'm the house when it caught. i
am informed the house and contents were
insured in the Shiawasses Mutual for 5000,
which will partially cover the loss.
Charles Obert has secured position as
book-keeper in retail grocery store in De-
trOit
Ike Carruthers is again TO be seen on our
streets, having just recovered from a severe
attack of the measles.
On the 20th inst. O. H. Obert exchanged
his residence on Beach street for Mr.. Banks
farm of so acres, just west of this village.
l am informed Mr.. Obert anticipates making
his home in Detroit in order to make a home
for Charles. his oldest son, and to give the
younger one the advantages of better school
privileges.
Married, at the residence of the officiating
clergyman, A. q. Waterman, on Saturday
evening, Feb. %, Henry NJ. Brinke and
Minnie Nudge, both of Bancroft.
Edgar Rathburn, who has long been in
the employ of Symes Bros, and of late has
had charge of their business at Durand, has
been laid up for few days with measles.
William f. Watson, wife and son spent
Sunday in Ionia, the guest of Fred Douglas,
former resident of Bancrou.
A. ID. Huntington, of OwossO, was shak-
ing hands with his many friends in Ban
croft Friday and Saturday of last week.
Walter NJ. Strong attended the Republi-
can Club banquet in Detroit last week.
Ollie Allen. of Howell, spent the Sabbath
with his father-in-law, f. Byers.
Charles Baker, of Owosso, Sundayed
with his wife, who is spending few days
with her mother, near Knaggs' bridge.
VIM. Hunt, our night watch, who has
been sick for long time, is again able to
resume his usual responsibility.
The annual election for the village of
Bancroft occurs on Monday, March 10, at
which time there is to be elected presi-
dent, recorder, assessor and three council
men. Good men are scarce and yet there
are several applicants for the above posi-
tions.
The war Is still on. Another able effort
was made on the 23d inst. at the Advent
church to decide which is the Sabbath or
proper day for worship, but as yet do not
learn that any mind has been changed. j
am informed now that there Is PROPOSE
ton from the Advents TO meet the Metho-
dists i'm joint discussion on this subject
sometime I'm the near future. In the mean
time skeptics are quietly laughing in their
sleeves TO see our church denominations
trying to convert one another and both
referring to the same statute or common
law for authority. What good can come of
this long-contnued discussion?
The directors of the Bancroft Union
Market Fair held business meeting We'd
nesday afternoon.
s. j. Gumev will be In Owosso the last
three days of tins week.
Miss Nichols, of Vernon, is the guest of
Miss Maude Smmonson.
Veterinary Surgeon l.. ID. Obert was
called to 0ttesburn on professional business
Tuesday of this week. JONES.