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The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-01-08
A DETERMINED. WOMAN,
How She Avenged Her Sons Death
in Revolutionary Times.


In one Of tho back settlements Of
South Carolina, in the days which rem
dered the names Of Marion and other
heroes forever glorious in the annals OF
their country dwelt -a-bfave and de-
voted family Of patriots named Hart
Abijah and Abigail Hart werc scarce
ly past the prime OF life, although they
had been blessed with large family OF
children, only three OF whom, however
two boys and a girl-had survived the
common Ills incidental TO childhood.
The elder son would have been two
and twenty had his life been spared;
but eight months before be had fallen
an innocent victim to the rage and
malice OF the Tories, who swarmed in
predatory bands throughout this sec
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The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-01-08

Nor always low fellows-Dwarfs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
North Sciota.

The question of erecting a building in
this locality in this locality in which to hold
p. of /. meetings has been considerably
agitated. No definite conclusion as TO To-
cation etc. has been reached we understand.
Mrs. r. G. Leland and Mrs. Geo. Warren
are suffering from inflammation of the lungs.
We learn that the former is improving.
N. Moon and family. of Muskegon, but
formerly of this place are visiting in this
locality.
y. j. Leeland's three children are sick
with scarlet fever, and the school in district
No. 8 has been closed on account of the dis
ease.
For nearly eight weeks services have been
held in the Middlebury church, which have
| resulted in greatly quickening and strength
ening the church and quite number have
been converted.
Miss Minnie Kemp who is teaching the
winter term of school in. the Hunt district,
near Owosso. has been obliged to close
school on account of the presence of scarlet
fever in that district. ANTHONY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Vernon.

All the old boys and girls who were home
for holidays have returned to their several
places of work and Vernon has resumed its
wonted quiet.
The Temple of Fame, an entertainment
given by the Y. p. S. G. K. of the cOngre-
gatiOnal church, was decided success both
socially and financially, netting the society
over fifty dollars.
Prof. Durfee and family spent the holiday
vacation with friends in FOwlerville.
Miss Dencie Nichols of Detroit is home on
q visit this'w
The week of prayer is being observed by
services in the different churches this week.
Charlie Harris of Eaton Rapids Sundayed
in Vernon this week. His brother Chester
visited here last week.
The Adelphic Male Quartette of Olivet.
delighted large audience at Nichols Hall
Thursday evening, Jan. 1.
Miss Ethel Garrison, who spent the holi-
days at home, returned to Oberlin Monday.
A gospel temperance meeting, under the
auspices of the Royal Templars, was held
at the Baptist church Tuesday evening.
About one hundred and fifty of the friends
of Harvey Martin and wife and their daugh-
ter Myrtle met at their home last Friday
night for social evening Two handsome
chairs were presented by the guests as n
token of their good will. All went home de-
claring they had spent a delightful evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Sciota and BENNINGTON

New Years greetings to THE TIMES and
its readers.
Thomas Stanton spent New Years i'm
Saginaw on business. ThOs. had the bad
luck to lose COW during his absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powers, of Bennington,
having been married fifty years, held their
golden wedding last Wednesday, A pleas
ant time was had and some nice and valu-
able presents were given to the old and
happy couple.
A saw mill is expected to move into Geo,
SlOcum's woods i'm the near future. They
will buy most all kinds of timber.
The SciOta and Middlebury M. f. church
have been holding meetings for several
weeks and will continue them another
week.
John McEwen has been visiting his
brother Mike for the past two weeks.
The Bennington M. E. church has been
holding series of meetings.
M. l.. Okerman, while driving his horse
on his cart last Monday, met with painful
and severe accident. The horse ran away,
smashing the cart and cutting Mr.. o. g head
quite badly. lie has retired from his work
until he gets well. GoBBLER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Garland.

Frank Wellington has sold his shop and
lot in this village to w. +. Scott and Car
land is without wagon maker, or soon will
be.
Young Harbeck has bought 40 acres of
the Andrew Mitchell farm.
II. Austin received New Years present
in the shape of a bouncing boy, and Mire
says il war Is inevitable, why sir let it come.
About 40 of the friends and neighbors of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schinden gathered at
their home OH New Years evening and
helped them to celebrate the Goth anniver-
sary of their wedding. A fine time all
round.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. NJ. High, of Ovid, spent
New Years with Mrs. HIS father, j. w.
Everett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, and we believe j..
Schinden, were thrown from wagon and
badly shaken up, though none of them were
seriously injured.
Wanted, lot of the kids under IL years
of age to stay at home with their parents
one evening In each week, just one evening.
Wanted, more farmers to put rings in
their noses for the benefit of slick working
Democrats.
Wanted, men who read and think and
who consequently know about the good old
democratic times which so many seem to be
so anxious to return, when man had to
work two days TO get dollar. and then II
wasn't safe to keep 1t over night lest the
morning would find 1t worthless.
TABrTHIA.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Durand.

DR.. c. Fair has returned from his
visit
Monroe McPhee and Alfred Gray were
in Vernon one day last week.
Hiram Leonard has sold his dray, but
will be on hand again soon.
Miss Whipple the milliner, will hereafter
be found at the residence of Mrs. Bennett
on Mercer street.
Miss Edith WheelOck of Bancroft spent
Sunday with Miss Bernice Reed.
Frank Dean has moved his family to De-
troit where he has secured a situation.
Z. j. Cole is moving into the house for
merly occupied by Frank Dean.
Harvey Jones has returned from visit
with friends in Maple Rapids.
Nat Smith has commenced the erection of
another building and will start up his meat
market again.
The building formerly used as mattress
factory, will be refitted and used as meat
market. PETE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Henderson.

What means all this, DIR. Gould passing
around the cigars and wearing such broad
smile. It's boy.
Geo. ID. Palmer jr., of Toledo. visited
relatives and friends in Henderson last
week.
Miss Ella Palmer is attending school in
Saginaw.
Born, on the 9th, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
NanAuren, q son.
The oyster supper at Mr.. Fillingers on
New Years eve was a social success If not
financial one Even +. w. Pierce, the
Bennington pedagogue, came away down
here to attend it. There is some doubt
however as the oyster supper's being the
chief attraction. 1t would require power
full attraction to reach pedagogue at such
a distance.
The spelling contest held in Henderson
and engaged in by districts No. of New
Haven, No. of Rush and the Henderson
school was declared a draw, Miss Under
wood and Miss Smith representing No. 1
and Gordon Crane No. z. Another contest
between the same schools is to take place
OH the 9th, and we purpose to spell to a
finish that we may know who the best fel-
low is.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Burton.

School commenced Monday.
Mrs. Cora Bishop, of st. Johns, has been
spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs.
VIM. Stiff.
Mrs. Levey and Mrs. COwan, of Ovid,
were in town on Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. Hughes returned to his home at Ber-
lin after spending several days at Mr.. Ma
roney's.
Elder Windrum, wife, and daughter,
Winnie, spent the fore part of the week at
Brant, being the guests of Rev. Ross.
Mr.. Hughes and Miss Alice Maroney
spent last Saturday calling OH friends.
Mrs. p. ii. Wilkins and Miss Edna spent
Wednesday at Ovid at the residence of j.
G. Covert.
G. C. Rogers and Herby Bailey are OH
the sick list.
The officers Of the M. T.. Sunday School
were elected last Sunday as follows. Supt.,
M. Simpson; organist, Miss Kittie Green;
chorister, G. l.. Van Dyne; Sec, ID. b.
Green; Treas, Alpha Simpson.
The next netting of the l.. A. S. of the
M. E. church will be at the residence OF
Mrs. Edward Simpson, Wednesday, Feb.
4.
Born, Sunday, Jan. 4. to Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Brooks, son. Il.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Vest haven.

Will Alexander has returned from the
north.
Chas. Steele went to Lansing last Tues
day.
Carrie Frey is out again after very,
slight illness of gastric fever.
Geo. Harris wife and baby are better
George OFT has gone to Detroit to spent
the winter with his sister, Mrs. Plunkett.
Mr.. Bishop from Ashley is working for
the Callard Bros.
A Mrs. HOpsOn of New Haven died this
week and was bnried on Tuesday.
ID. Streeter is getting the materials ont
for building barn.
Eighteen more rabbits are already added
to thirty-One.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
WHOLE NO. 5es
Eastou.

Mrs. Clark from Flushing is visiting at
Mr.. Reynolds.
Cornelius Knight is suffering from an in
jury received by his road cart breaking down
and the wheel striking him in the side.
This week Is week of prayer, being held
at the Disciple church, preparatory to q
series of meetings.
Mr. StrOup has been in poor health for
some time, but is reported to be looking
better.
Matte HosghtOn is expected home next
week, from Detroit, to make a short visit.
The dressmakers on first floor of the first
block on River street have been taking a
vacation during the holidays, business is
expected to commence next week.
Mrs. Martha Berge is on the sick list.
There will be donation social for the
benefit Of the minister, next week Thursday
evening at Mr.. Reynolds.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Morrice.

Mr. and Mrs. II. w. Cunningham. of
Freesoil, have been visiting at their sisters,
Mrs. Kern. They were also guests of Mrs.
DIR. Halsted.
w. j. McKone and mother have been
spending portion of their vacation in visit
ing old friends in town. We were all glad
to see them. They returned to Almont last
Thursday morning.
A surprise party was given at the home
of .. G. Whitney last Monday evening in
honor of Lizzie Tillapaugh All report an
excellent time.
The graduates of the Morrice high school
met at the home of Louise Northup last
Friday afternoon for the purpose of organ
izing an Alumni society. We were all
pleased to have Prof. McKone with us.
The following officers were elected: Pres,
Ora l.. Bristol; Sec'y, Nellie b. Goss:
Treas, Lulie Hath. Executive Committe,
Matte Kirker, Lille Morrice, II. 0. Austin.
The Alumni society of the Morrice high
school gave grand banquet at the Central
House in Morrice, Friday evening, Dec. 90.
There were twenty-four present. An ele-
CANT supper was prepared, and after feast
ing on oysters, etc., an excellent program
was given, consisting Of toasts and music,
after which the jolly company adjourned to
the parlors.
Miss Nellie Goss, Louise Northup, Mrs.
DIR. Halsted and Mrs. Kern spent a day in
Lansing few days ago.
The Xmas cantata given by the young
people of the M. K. church was a perfect
success.
The snow house at the Presbyterian
church was pronounced very handsome
affair.
The people of Antrim presented Rev.
Benson for Xmas, purse containing S22.
Rev. Mcintosh, the evangelist, has been
visiting in town.
II. o. Austin and Ora Bristol returned to
the State Normal to resume their studies,
last Monday.
The holiday guests have all left town.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Bennington.

DR.. G. M. Freeman goes to Laingsburg
the last of the week to join his fortunes
with DR.. Ward. His many friends here re-
gret his departure and wish him success in
his new field.
Miss Maytie Thorpe is home from Stock
bridge, where she has been teaching, to
spend her vacation.
Miss Carrie Alexander was home from the
Normal during the vacation.
Evangelist Mcintosh is assisting Rev. A.
S. Fair in a series of meetings. May their
efforts be blessed of God.
Mrs. Carrie Lane of Eaton Rapids is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thorpe.
Albert Gillett recently organized Sun
| day School at the Mccall school house.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Shaftshurr.

School commenced again on Monday.
Charlie Haley has quit the Grand Trunk
R'y and has gone east to take another po-
stion.
John Shaft is making preparations to go
to California next month.
A donation to raise the pastors salary is
announced for next "Wednesday evening.
James Boyd was in Owosso last Wednes-
day.
Daniel Corcoran died at his home in
Woodruff on Sunday night of congestion OF
the lungs. The funeral was largely attend
ed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Byron.

Geo. Mason, of COrunna, was the guestof
Miss Anna McCaughna over Sunday.
Mrs. L. Green and James Golf left for
Joliet, ILL.,, last Thursday.
l.. b. Boyd, of FOwerville, visited at
Frank Savage's the fore part of the week.
Maud Savage and Josie Miner spent Fri
day last in visiting the Bancroft schools.
DIR. f. S. Ruggles and wife spent New
Years day in Fenton.
Miss Rose Mckinney, after an absence OF
five weeks at Detroit, returned home or
Wednesday, accompanied by her cousin.
Tom Sherwood.
Ralph TubbsSand wife were at Howell
last Friday.
Mrs. f. w. French spent New Years with,
her parents at Plymouth.
Will Savage spent last Sunday at Swartz
Creek.
Vernon Saver of Hamburg visited at H.
ii. Rosenkrans' last week.
Mrs. j. ID. Royce is visiting friends at
Laingsburg.
f. w. French is 'courting" at Cornnna
this week.
+. L. Welch, of C0runna, spent New
Years with his brother, T.. B. Welch. of this
place.
Mr.. Willis Lawrie returned to Lima, o.
Monday.
Mrs. Nelson, of Howell, visited at J. p
Sleeth's, last week.
Mr.. A. +. Hunt is quite sick at this writ
ing.
Chilblains, cuts or wounds can be cured
short time by the use of Salvation Oil.
Price 25c.
Miss Martha Peters of Alma has been,
Laura Desmond.
Johnnie Howe died Friday at 1890 p. IN.
from the bursting of q blood vessel. His
remains were taken to Linden.
The new style of Sterling pianos Just re-
ceived by the Mich. s. M. q Organ Co. en-
body all the latest improvements known.
Its patent soft stop Is wonderfully practis
cal invention. It Is an artistically beautiful
instrument and its tone is unsurpassed.
We cordially invite all who are at all inter
ested to call and examine this fine piano.
207 N. Washington st.
Hoods Calendar for 1891 is out and j.
certainly beautiful production of the litb-
ographers' and printers arts. The subject
represents three children playing musical
ihou uh'Shsos "'" "iO pVoi.ioio, cApreSSlODS.
coloring and general finish makes most
charming picture. But to be appreciated 1t
must be seen. Ask your druggist for
Hoods Sarsaparilla Calendar, or send six
cents in stamps for one copy, or ten cents
for two, to c. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass
Lost, between ID. & M. depot and the
residence of Rev. K. b. Bancroft, on Dec.
cath, package containing cover for Har-
per's Magazine, an embroidered handker-
chief and small looking glass and comb.
Will finder please leave at Rev. L. B. Ban
croft's and oblige loser.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09

The White and Standard sewing machines
have more valuable mechanical features
than all the other machines in the wcrld
combined. These machines are sold at low
rates on easy terms by the Mich. s. NJ. &
Organ Co., 2O7 N. Washington st.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Shaftsburg.

Fire destroyed BacOn's store Wednesday
night. Loss on building, $1,000; on goods,
5000, partly covered by insurance. For
the present the post Office will be found at
positively known. Supposed to be defect
i've iue.
Judge Harper, of Corunna, was in town
Wednesday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Shiawassee-
County Agricultural association will be held
at THE TIMES Office at 10 O'clock a. In. on
Monday, January 18th, 1891. Ever, di-
rector is urged to be present. Business of
Importance:
w. WOODWARD, Pres
4. o. DEWEY, Sec'y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09

Why go without an organ when You can
buy one from a reliable firm for only S37.
A good instrument in solid black walnut
case with modern improvements. You can
investigate this bargain at 207 N. Washing
ton street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09

The members of the Bennington Detec-
tive Association will hold their annual
meeting in Harryman's hall, Bennington,
ON Wednesday, Jan. IA, 1891, at $3.50 O'Clock
.. m. for the purpose of electing officers.
admitting new members and transacting
such other business as may come before the
meeting. HENRY b. VANLIEw, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09

The fourth annual meeting of the Shia-
wassee county Stock Growers Associations
will be held at Vernon, January 81, 1891.
Three sessions. An interesting program is
being prepared. All are invited to attend.
QUINCY MCBRIDE, Sec'y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-01-09
for Infants and Children.

'Castoria is SO well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, NJ D.,
Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
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NOT BORN TO BE HANGED.

Remarkable Escape of Union Scouts from
Death by the Rope.
MILAN, Tenn. March 1O.-"My God!can
ton of Col. Sam Lowry to-day in the Pacific
hotel, as he saw a tall, blonde maj prob
ably SO years of age, register civilian
Doane. Dallas. Tex" The man who had
just finished writing his name looked up
into the eyes of the colonel, and a surprised
expression played around his lips.
"Are you not the William Doane I hanged
near Lone Briar, Tex, in the summer of
1882
"Yes,'' said the mar addressed. 81 am
that same William Doane, and as much
alive az you are"
''Then how the devil are you here?"
blandly asked Col. Lowry.
'"The devil had nothing to do with it, sir.
I was cut down in time to save my life"
Seeing a chance for a romance, the idle
spectators edged closer to the two men.
"Well, the trouble is over now and l am
willing to tell you all about it, gents" said
Col. Lowry. "In the summer OF 1863 1 COM
manded a company of Texan volunteers,
and did the bulk of scouting in that state.
and we had the advantage. About the
middle of July several companies OF union
cavalry came in from Arkansas and were
sweeping everything before them. Seeing
they would likely do much harm if unmo-
Tested, | was detailed with my com
was 100 miles away, and we rode
three days and nights, only stopping
here and there for food and rest, to reach
them. When within a few miles of the
Union forces we stopped at a planters
house and found a band of guerrillas in
-h nta -, ~ Ah1
Union men, and h had been robbing and
burning everything all over the border.
William Doane here was their leader. They
made a small fight, but we caught all but
one, who was killed. There were nine in
all. We bound them and and foot, and
then drew lots as to whether we would hauQ
them. Every man of my company said
hang them. which WAS done as quickly as
said, and we mounted our horses and rode
away leaving eight bodies, bound hand and
foot, hanging from several trees. To-day
meet Doane, we'll and alive, and he can
Eyes, colonel" said Donne, land ]
thought it was all up with us. too, but
shortly after your men rode away we heard
shouts, and in a few minutes a band OF
union soldiers rode up. l made signs t.
them as best l could, although my toneu,
was already bullying and my face black
They cut us down as quickly as possible
more dead than alive, and two of my men
poor fellows-were already too far gone tt
revive. The other six got we'll. Three O
them are still living in Texas. But let by
cones be bygones. The war is over, and
wish you no harm now. Col. Lowry; bu
that was a mighty tight squeeze for us. ant
no mistake"
The two men shook hands sgain, an
seemed to be very friendly, as they dine
together and drove over the city in Col
Lowry's carriage.
The Case of fudge Frier, Who Suffered Thirt
Years.
SALEM, Ore, April 10.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NO. 1SlO.
ESTATE OF T. HERMANN UECKER, DECD.
Whereas, letters Of administration upon
the estate of F. HermannU ecker, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned by the
county court of BeXar county on the Goth
day of January, 1891, all persons holding
claims against said estate are required to
present the same within the time pre-
Scribed by law. My residence and post
county, Texas.
Il. 7. WANDER HOEvEN,
Administrator of the Estate of said L.
Hermann Uecker, deceased.
San Antonio, Texas, January 20, 1891.
5000 days