The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-04-04
NEWS OF THE STATE

man tried it, but when the officer who
collared him sang out "where did you &c.
that hat" he surrendered and now has
ninety days job of calaboose reflection on
hand.
Some ten or twelve years ago, a couple of
brothers, named Hays, were practicing law
at Madison, Wis., They were young and I'M
known to fame, and business was very light
as its quite sure to be on such occasions.
One night their mother, who by the way
was spiritual medium, discovered the loca-
ton of gold mine, while in a trance, near
Ironwood, this state. She told the boys;
they investigated and invested their little
hoard. And lost it. Not TO any great
extent, for their income for the past few
years has ranged between a half and a full
million of dollars, and is steadily increasing.
The two burglars who ransacked Flower
field store some days since, have been cap
tured. They had secreted the stolen plumber
in lumber pile at Schoolcraft. aud upon
returning for 1t two or three nights later,
we're nabbed by the sheriff of st. Joseph
county.
Grand Haven wants a big slice of the
federal surplus for the Improvement Of her
harbor.
A Mount Morris man was convicted of as
sault and battery, and not having the where
withal to pay the fine imposed, accepted the
alternative Of forty days at the Flint bastile.
Being trusty individual he was allowed to
make the journey alone, but not being armed
with the necessary commitment, was refused
admission by the sheriff
A Grand Traverse county couple, named
Miller, died on the same day after having
lived together more than half century, and
were buried side by side in the same grave.
Saniiac county's burglar record for the
past year numbers fourteen safe exploits
afe for the burglars, albeit none of 'em
made very heavy hauls
Since five boys of thievish tendencies have
been housed in the Houghton county bastile
the juvenile depredations of the past six
months, covering several hundred dollars
worth Of goods, haved ceased.
For murders during twenty-four hours of
the past week, was Michigan's record for q
day, unless returns from the back counties
shall increase the number. Capital punish
ment may yet restored in this common
wealth in sheer lf-defense against the GRIM
inal and assassin.
The dead body of James O'Nen and an
empty chloroform bottle were found in the
same room at Charlotte.
A Bay City tailor is in trouble because he
attempted the scheme Of disposing of custom
suits on the lottery plan.
j. E Barton, Springport farmer, died
in February, ieavin; handsome estate,
widow and seven children. In looking over
the pap RS of the deceased few days since
the administrator of the estate found Sc, 900
in paper money, of which the family had no
previous knowledge
Muskegon is to have French newspaper.
Twill be six-page weekly and sail under
the name OF LIE Devoir.
Since Grand Rapids manufactures have
changed their pay day from Saturday to
Wednesday, Saturday might has become the
most quiet one Of the entire week, according
to the statements Of the policeman of that
city.
A fast train is to put upon the q. Q. L
road for the accommodation of the be resort
traffic the run from Fife Lake to southern
points. lifetime from Fife Lake to Cincin-
natl and Louisville will be about thirty-six
hours.
The slightest accidents are liable to be at
tended by fatal results. A. F. Sutterby, q
pfOIututuU anu WedftHy mOTTlC6 Hldu dCCl-
dentally scratched his hand, black erysipe-
las set in, and a week later he was dead.
Several weeks ago Charlotte woman,
married, skipped out with gentleman of
color, the pair going to Adrian. Soon after
ward her partner got on a spree, tried to
shoot her. and was jailed. Then the woman's
lawful husband paid her a visit, magnanim-
ously forgave her wrong, and took her home
And such are some of the ways of this life
A pamphlet entitled michigan at Gettys-
burg" giving detailed account of the dedi-
cation Ger monies of last summer, has just
been issued, copies of which have been fur
nished the various G. A. r. posts Of the
state.
Attorney General Trowbridge has re-
signed on account of continued i'll health
Hon. B. W. Huston, of Vassar, has been APP
pointed by Governor Luce to fill the va
cancy
A lady pupil of the high school at Sand
Beach walks nine miles daily, and is bent on
securing an education. Some day she'll
likely strike winning gait in the race of
life.
A little scrapping mvtch occurred In the
Port Huron postoffice and the fellow that
got drubbing had his assailant arrested for
assault and battery. But the case was
thrown out of court for lack Of jurisdiction
and Uncle Sans cour could do nothing as
such petty offenses aren't recognized there
Postoffice squabbes will likely increase in
future.
A canary, "a years old and still in good
singing condition, is the property of Mar
lette lady. This seems to be one of the songs
that wear well.
The West Vulcan mine at Norway is still
burning and the mine will be flooded to the
fifth level. The loss to the company cannot
fall much below ESQ, 900.
Samuel Judd, Grand Rapids deacon OF
"a winters Is dead. LII his younger years he
served as United States court crier for 10 or
a dozen years.
A wave of reform is likely to sweep over
the state. Belva Lockwood is about to take
the lecture field and then things will hustle.
Lightning got in slap at the Three Riv-
ers Union school house, but there's $13, 900
insurance on the So, 900 pile of public ashes
The Detroit and Grand Rapids Adamant
Plaster companies have been consolidated.
The modern trust is usually formed on the
adamant basis, so far as the consumer is con-
cerned But the time may come when a
change will hover about the spirit of their
draa mo IF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT