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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Commercial-rJuiou.

Luther johnson, farmer and wagon
maker, of Benton, called at this Office, Sat-
urday, and make complaint that he had been
having some dealings with the Patrons
Commercial Union at Lansing, that had
proved very unsatisfactory. Indeed, he ex-
hibited conclusive evidence that he had paid
the Commercially more for several diff
ferent articles than he could have purchased
them for at retail at the stores i'm this city.
Mr.. johnson also asserted that he had writ
ten the officers of the association i'm regard
to the matter and had not received any re-
ply whatever to his communications. We
give publicity to the complaint through our
columns in the interest of the public and
would suggest to those who contemplate
patronizing the Union that they investigate
prices in advance.-Charlotte Republican.
So general are the complaints against the
Union and so firmly rooted Is the belief of
the average farmer that no money can be
saved by permitting some one else to do his
trading, that the abandonment of the Lam
sing scheme is now only matter of time.
The dollars which flowed in so freely at the
inception of the undertaking now jingle in
the pockets of the farmers and the tills of
the merchants. Michigan Tradesman.
The TIMES would like TO know the ex-
perience of any one in Shiawassee county
who has had dealings with the Commercial
TTniOn
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Bennington and sciota.

Three men with teams are moving logs
out of George Slocum's woods and drawing
them to Bennington.
VIM. Ryon has purchased new Advance
threshing machine. VIM. has threshed for
about twenty years, excepting the last two
years. Suppose he will make it go livelier
than ever.
Farmers of this locality have potatoes up
and are planting corn. Farmers will have
to get up early in the morning to beat this.
May LIST stranger came to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rood. 1t was girl
and weighed four pounds.
Jack Frost visited the larger part of Ben
nington township last week, but scarcely
any damage was done.
While Mrs. A. Sherman and sister-in-law
were at Bennington, their horse became
frightened and ran about half mile when it
was stopped by Fred Cline No damage
was done aside from Mrs. Sherman swoon-
ing.
James Burns, of Bennington township, is
exceedingly happy over the arrival of a
bouncing pair of twins.
Our hustling merchant at Bennington
will soon leave us. He goes to Ow0ss0.
Remember the taffy social at the Ben
nington p. of 1. hall May 16. Everyone
invited. AJAX.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Perry.

Mr.. Brisbin and Loren Calkins intend to
60 out with their parlor swing this week.
The farmers around Perry are working
hard to get their corn in.
Sec'y Dewey is visiting the schools in the
vicinity of Perry.
The seniors and Juniors of the Perry high
school are going to Pine Lake next Satur-
day to have picnic. They expect to have
merry time on the lake.
The botany class spent Monday gathering
specimens. They brought in a good report
of their work.
DR.. Warren, of Perry, went to the county
house today.
You cannot touch Glenn Nichols with a
ten rod pole. Why? Because he has little
girl.
Mr.. Skutt has built new addition to his
foundry.
Charles Colkins is building an addition to
his tenant house in which Mr.. CObourn
lives.
Mrs. j. w. Brown returned last Sunday
from her visit at VIM. Watkins, of Burton.
Mrs. Munger was buried today, the fune-
raj services being held at the Baptist church.
Rev. Taylor, the Congregational pastor,
breaches his farewell sermon next sunday.
He goes to Bancroft. ZIP.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15


The gentleman who recommended man
as being reliable to deliver parcel at the
the T.. Il A. A. depot on Tuesday morning,
will please confer with Jas. Moore, Ithaca
Mich.
The best styles of custom made suits and
spring overcoats at A. Goldsmith's.
Artistic work done in every case at A.
Goldsmith's.
Pants from $500 and upwards at A. Gold
smiths.
The Bancroft school yards have much
more pleasant appearance since Arbor day,
there having been 20 trees set in the yard
at that time. If properly cared for the yard
will be most delightful place in few
S. b. Ever IL Go. have complete assort-
ment of millinery, all the latest shapes and
shades for summer wear.
Solid packed tomatoes 10c at Hall Bros.
Olive oil 10c bottle at Hall Bros.
LADIEs-If you wish you can be i'm the
latest style by having your waist and skirt
cut by the Uuited States Tailor system, the
only system which can cut seamless or
dartless basque. Call at 1873 west Main ST.,
next to laundry.)
Owosso is already making preparation for
big labor day demonstration on the 9TH
of next September, and Saginaw. Flint,
Lansing and many other cities and towns
will help the scheme.-State Republican.
An experienced book-keeper and cashier
desires a situation in OwOssO. Address
"a" care of K. o. Dewey.
MI. Clifford, of OwOsso, has engaged to
travel for Urquhart Bros, cracker bakers
and confectioners at Lansing.
Green peas fresh from the vines at Hall
Bros.
Col Mitchell of the governors staff will
drill the military company Monday night,
so he wires Captain Roth. All members
should be present.
All are cordially invited to be present at
the Baptist chapel, Friday evening, May
%, to eat ice cream and cake.
Resolutions adopted by the Congregation
al church on the death of Mrs. John Os-
burn.
Be it resolved, that in the departure from this
life of Mrs John Osburn, this church deems 1t
fitting to make a record Of the loss sustained,
and the high esteem of the life of our beloved
sister.
list. That her manifest interest in the simpler
forms of the true Kingdom OF God, her warm,
broad sympathy with the benevolent life and the
active charities gave her place in the best af-
fections of those who knew her. ,
I'd. This, Joined with genuine domestic beau
ty in which she served her household as wife
aud mother leads the church to submit to tht
Providence with deep sense OF loss, yet witN
thankfulness to God for her influence and mem
ory
MRS. G. l.. GOODHUE
MRS j. M. GUILE,
Committee
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For the benefit of the Y. M. G. A. gym
nasium. given by the Y. M. G. A. gymna-
stun class and Miss Tlllolson's ladies'
class, at Odd Fellows hall. Wednesday
evening, May 20. Admission, Is cents.
PROGRAM.
/. (a) Walking and Running.
(b) Parts of Roberts dumb bell drill.
Gymnasium Class. 81. r..
2. Combination aud Percussion exer-
else. Ladies' class.
8. Indian club swinging. Five mem
bers of the gymnasium class.
A. Walking match. Entries-Lee
Todd, Harland White, Gale Os.
born, Edward Finch, Will Brown.
8. Vaulting Buck Exercises. Gym
Class
6. (a) Anvil chorus.
(b) Swedish movements. Ladies'
class.
Z. Indian Club Race. Entries mol
completed.
s. Running High Jump. Entries :
Will Fitzpatrick, Will Brown, Har-
ny Cossitt. Others to be added
8. Parallel bar exercises. Gym class
10. Wand exercise. Children's class.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Bennington.

1t is SO dry that some good men are pray
ing for rain, and some bad ones are bias
pheming the name of the 'AuthOr of every
good and perfect gift" because it raineth
not.
w. p. Harryman was in Evansville the
first of the week.
Walter Thorpe was in Eaton Rapids last
week, on business.
Mrs. O. +. Halsted returned recently
from an EXTENDED visit in Lapeer Co.
Miss Emma Gibson is teaching the sum-
mer school in the Ryan district.
The sixteenth semi-annual convention of
the Bennington township s. s. Association
will be held in the German church Sunday,
May IL.
The Epworth League will observe ami
versary day the oath instead of the 18th.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Eastou.

Mrs. Chas. Ford's mother was brought to
this place for burial last Thursday.
Alonzo Haughton, from Chesaning visit
ed at Easton this week.
Chas. Haughton has two young Percheron
colts, complete matched span.
Edward Springer has been hauling off his
oats. He has sold 1900 bushels at so cts a
bushel. Not bad thing for farmers to
have.
s. II. Chamberlain has got quite nicely
settled on his new farm, about IL miles
west of here.
Job Knight is slowly improving; he has
been sick number of weeks.
Great caution has been taken in prevent
ing the hydrophobia and the excitement is
somewhat quelled. One COW and two or
three hogs have died from the effect and
two dogs have got away and gone.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

The Mayor and all the aldermen attend
the Monday evening session. The minutes
OF the previous meeting were read and cor
rected. 5000.
Petitions were read and referred to the
proper committees for the grading of Ran
dolph street between Oliver and Queen
streets; and to sprinkle Exchange streets be-
tween Park and Ball Streets.
Accounts amounting to nearly 1925 were
allowed.
The sidewalk committee reported favora-
bly, on petition for a sidewalk on the west
side OF Lockwood street from Corunna road
to L. IL A. A. grounds. The same commit
tee was authorized to make contract with
the Estey Il Calkins for hemlock plank for
sidewalk use at $l0.49 per thousand feet,
dry lumber, to be delivered.
The street committee reported favorably
on petitions to sprinkle Washington and
Main streets; report accepted.
A committee consisting of the Mayor,
Aid. Lamfrom, IL. Frieseke and Robin
tee from the G. A. r., relative to Memorial
day, and make arrangements for the proper
observance of the same.
The committee on ways and means was
instructed to advertise for bids for sprinkling
Main street from the river west to Brooks
street. also to borrow $4,000 payable Aug.
10 at the lowest rate of interest same could
be obtained
The drug bond of Theo. A. Laubengayer
was presented and referred to the city at
torney.
The following nominations by the Mayor
were confirmed: City health officer, DIR. G.
A. Osborn; members of the board of health,
+. M. Marsh, @. s. Gilbert; pound master,
j. +. Wildermuth.
Ordinances providing for sidewalks on
Robbins and Lockwood streets were read
the first and second times by their title.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Daniel Nichols lost valuable COW, We'd
nesday, being killed on the railroad.
Farmers in need of any kind of machin-
cry will do well by calling ON A. c. Knapp.
NJ. Hamburger, the butcher, is confined to
the house with rheumatism.
Free entertainments at the hall all this
week by DIR. Hazel and the Indians.
John Hopkins has gone to Detroit to take
charge of the barber shop aboard the steam
er City Of Alpena.
Mrs. Henry Chamberlin, of Oscoda, Is
visiting at her fathers, Paul Techout.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Warren Darby was in Owosso, Wednes-
day.
Ellen Colby and Jennie Atkins, of Flint,
were In town, Sunday.
Chas. Smith, of Saginaw, was in town,
Tuesday, In the interest of the Wells, Stone
Mercantile Co.
VIM. Petty went to 0wosso on business,
Wednesday.
John Mabin and Jessie Shattuck, of
Ow0sso were In town, Tuesday.
S. ID. Wilson has opened meat market
In the Bailey block. He says that every
thing Is going to be first class, and judging
from the amount of avoirdup0is that he car
ries with him, we should say that he knows
whereof he speaks.
Guy Petty has accepted a position as chief
engineer in one of the Montrose mills.
Jack Ayers is once more to be seen on our
streets.
VIM. Beatty has removed to the house
recently vacated by Walter Dummond.
Hiram Colard contemplates building an
addition to his shop and making 1t another
story high, the upper one to be used for
lodge purposes. This Is step In the right
direction, as we have no less than eight Sc
cret societies and only three halls.
Beatty and Snyder have added clothing
department to their already large stock OF
goods.
Mrs Brintnell has improved the appear
ance of her property very much by tearing
down and removing a portion of the old
building.
Mr.. Viets is building an addition to his
house.
David Beatty left for three weeks visit
in Pennsylvania on Monday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Mr.. Place, of Lansing, was in town Sat
urday.
Nellie Rowell and Susie Tyler spent
Tuesday in Owosso.
Mrs. s. Southworth is slowly improving.
Mark Topping has been quite sick with
measles.
Children's day will be observed by the
Presbyterian and M. K. Sunday schools.
Mr.. McKone will address the class of '9i.
Frank Hunt and Dewey Bryant, of Byron,
Sundayed in town.
The s. s. Institute of Morrice, Perry and
Bancroft, was held at the M. e. church,
Tuesday, May 10. Ray
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Probate Order.
, STATE OF MICHIGAN, |
COUNTY OLE SHIAWASSEE. {


STATE OF MICHIGAN, &C
COUNTY OF sHIAwASSEE, SS'
At session of the Probate Court for the
county OF Shiawassee, holden at the probate
office, in the city of Corunna, on Monday the
eleventh day OF May, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-one.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge ofProbate.
In the matter of the estate OF Samuel Conklin,
deceased. On reading and filing the petition,
duly verified, OF George Conklin, praying for
partition and distribution Of the real estate
among the heirs at law of deceased, according
to statue
Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday, the
9Th day OF June next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing OF said peti
ton, and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate
are required to appear at session Of said court,
then to be holden at the probate office, in the
city of Corunna, and show cause, If any there be,
why the prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted And it is further ordered, that said
petitioner give notice to the persons interested
In said estate, of the tendency Of said petition,
and the hearing thereof by causing copy of this
order to be published in The TIMES, news.
paper printed and circulated in said county OF
Shiawassee for three successive weeks, previous
to said day of hearing. MATTHEW BUSH,
"a true copy Judge OF Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Real Estate Transfers.

BURNS.
G. s. Tapham to q. r. Fox, part w fri
a sec 3, $50, 900.
CALEDONIA.
Phebe E. Case to Edward Carr, lot on
sec 10, 81 400.
CORUNNA.
Morris Derr to Martha Tounchill, lots
and s, blk 81, $780,
f. Carr TO Phebe K. Case, lots and 6,
ok 33, $1,000.
DURAND.
w. G. Perry to w. ii, Clark, lot and
part lot 5, blk 1, j. G. Brands add, 1886.
Fidell George TO K. l. Dannals, lot 8, blk
6, Georges add, 500.
FAIRFIELD.
G. I. Evert to Susan Banghart, ne a of
S e Il, sec SO, $l,S00.
HENDERSON.
j. Morrison to Otis Gould, lot blk s,
$3.50.
owosso.
Catherine Sullivan to Thos. O'Niel, part
lot 10, blk 90, $3.50.
T. p. Mitchell TO c. A. Conner, lot 9, blk
1, A. l. and b. o. Williams add, $3.50.
n Smith to G. r. Lyon, one-fifth acre on
sec Is, $1,000.
A. Lee Williams, trustee to A. e. Stan
hope, lot 8, blk 2, Dewey & Stewards add,
$500.
PERRY.
M. II. VanBenschoten to E. A. Runyon,
part lot /, blk 8, A. w. Calkins add, $50.
RUSH.
G. T. Everts to j. c. Banghart, ct. al, n
"A W fri d sec 81, $2,70O.
SHAFTsBURG.
Geo. Bacon to M. p. TOwsley, lot 1 blk 2,
$500.
SCIOTA.
H. W. Dowding to Ii. G. Smith, land on
sec 81, $725.
VERNON.
7. Smith to Jennie Hartwell, lot ON sec
81, 500.
L. Z. Dean to Libbie ID. Chase, a sec
%, $4,000.
Woodruff.
Mary K. Smith TO G. M. Smith, 35 on s
a sec 8, $1,000
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Farm

have just received car of ''Fertilizing
Salt which comes to me very highly recon-
mended and said to be the cheapest and best
artificial fertilizer made. Good on all crops
and especially wheat and corn. A sure
death to the cut-worm. 1t will pay you
to give it trial. c. j. STUART.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

A thoroughbred, registered. Shorthoru
bull, one year old, frst-class individually
Price reasonable. AT Mound Spring Stock
Farm. Call and examine or write to j. W..
Hubbard, Bennington, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Cucumbers, fresh picked every morning,
at Hall Bros.
If you want nice. fat strawberry short
cake. call around at Hall Bros. and get a
quart.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Byron.

Mrs. Garner, Of Lansing. spent Sunday
with her daughter Bertha.
j. ID. Royce has been confined to his bed
for the past few days with Ia grippe.
Geo. Haskell, of Owosso, was In town
Monday.
Mrs. A. K. Richards is the guest of Jabez
Close and family this week.
Mrs. Jennie Clark returned from Port
Huron, Tuesday, where she has been buy
ing her summer stock of millinery.
Jas. Rathbone died at his home In this
this village Monday forenoon, after an ILL
ness of about one month. Mr.. Rathbone
was an old pioneer of Shiawassee county
and was one of the first to cast vote in this
county. He was buried Wednesday in the
Union Plains cemetery.
VIM. Rosenkrans VIM. Bigelow, +. E..
WEIGH and A. X. Richards, of Corunna, at
tended the funeral of VIM. WOlford, last
Friday.
Mrs. F. K. Sleeth is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. j. +. Emmett, at Howell.
G. J. Gibson, formerly of Owosso, has
rented the Orr building and has it full of
choice dry goods and groceries.
The w. G. T. u. has been busy the past
week refitting the rooms over the Gulick
block.
K. ii. Fisher has gone to Plttsburg with
another car load of potatoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Coleman, Arthur
Cole and Mrs. Boyd and son are the guests
of Frank Savage and family, thisweek
Large yellow peaches zoe per pound at
Hall Bros.
Sweet pickles i'm bulk at Hall Bros.
Smoking tobacco 15c pound at Hall
Bros.
The cutting done by the most experienced
cutter at A. Goldsmith's.
Observation-Disclosures to do general work
in family. Good situation to the right
party. Inquire at 617 Ceder street. limo
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Telegraphy.

Learn telegraphy quickly and correctly
on our CITY LINES. mo crowded SCHOOL,.
Our facilities make success easy. Address
CoRUNNA CITY TEL. Co.,
Corunna, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
The Best Fail Cream Cheese

At II. Affords, West Owosso, in wholesale
lots. This cheese is made by the Medina,
Lenawee county factory and depot es-
tablished at OwossO in order to supply the
trade. Call at Affords or address
SILAs BAILEY, Factory Agent
4w Burton, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Farm OF 90 acres n mile south OF city limits.
Good house, barn and other buildings, choice
fruit, acres Of oak timber. Land In good state
OF cultivation. Health of owner reason for sell.
ing, X. CONVERSE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
Marriage Licences.

George Escott, COrunna ------- "a
Jessie Morris, Shiawassee Tp----.--- %
Daniel FoOte, Owosso- ---------- %
Eva Dean, g --------- "a
Frank Harrington, Gaines Township 23
Eta Fraser, OwOssO ------ 23
Fred +. Brown, Corunna ---- 20
Louisa Cameron, Bancroft ----- 10
Frank A. Strauch, Shiawassee TIP. ----- %
Emma Morris, - g --- 20
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

S0ASs
High grade Bicycle for $50. Ball bearings,
Springfield roadster, almost new. so inch
wheel geared to So. Address
S. FLETCHER,
4w Box 200, Corunna, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
For Sale.

Ny Farm OF 80 acres, miles south OF Owosso.
viii sell all or half to suit purchaser.
HUGH DOUGLASS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

A splendid selection of paintings just re-
ceived at A. Goldsmith's.
People years ago gave up trying to guess
who put the dirt in dried currants. 1t is all
done away with now. Hall Bros. have
them ready for immediate use. =
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
For Sale.
For Sale.

Poland china pigs, six weeks old-very nice.
r. CONVERSE. " mile south of Owosso
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

We do not sell for cost but just as cheap
as possible. ). II. EVER ~ Co.
Elegant suits from $40 and upwards at
A. Goldsmlth's.
John Turnbell will stand his French
Coach horse at SIS, to insure at his breed
ing stables, Saturdays and Mondays.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

Fresh strawberries at Hall Bros.
Albion patent flour, finest on earth, at
Hall Bros.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15
GEORGE FULMER,
BUILDING MOVER.

All kinds of buildings moved and raised
on short notice. Boilers, machinery wind
mill towers etc. moved and raised. Salts
faction guaranteed. Orders can be left at
900 Addie street, or with s. G.. Gum, fore
man, 727 n. Park street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-05-15

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Shiayassee, S.
T. A. ID. Whipple, Cashier OF the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. A. ID. WHIPPLE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF May, 1891.
JOHN G. vANCAMP, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
VA. wooDARD,
ID. M. EsTEY, directors.
CHAs. Il. RIGLEY,
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for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
The Union lack.

In reference to the order of the secre-
tary of the navy that hereafter, until
July 4, 1891, the Union Jack shall con-
tain forty-three stars, The New York
Times says: The Union Jack Is a flag
peculiar to vessels only. 1t is square
blue piece of bunting, studded with
white stars, representing the different
states Of the Union. On board man
of.war it is flown from a jackstaff mount
ed close 10 the cap OF the bowsprit.
Where n vessel has no bowsprit IL is
either mounted in the extreme forward
part of the bow or run up on "A hoist
passing over small block secured TO the
forestry. 1t is not usual for men-of-war
to display their Jacks except when lying
at anchor and all is snug.
In home waters the Jack is rarely seen
other than on Sundays or during gen.
eral inspections and on state occasions
While in foreign ports the Jack is deemed
as essential as the national ensign and is
always to be seen. To the man of-war S
man the Jack appeals perhaps more
strongly than the national ensign. The
blue Jacket recognizes that the defence
and honor of the Union Jack are con
fded TO the navy. lie is consequently
extremely jealous of this blue piece Of
bunting, which, TO the navy, CORE
spends 70 the regimental flags Of bat
talon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
What Free Coinage Ia.

While several gentlemen were talking
at the Markham one of them asked CON.
corning the meaning Of the term free
coinage" as it Is so often beard powa-
days. An experienced mining man ex'
planned as follows: Free coinage means
that the government should coin silver
as it coins gold, FREQ of charge. There
are now four coinage minte in the Uni
ted States. They are located at San Fran.
cisco, New Orleans, Carson City and
Philadelphia. ANY man who will take
gold TO any of those minis may receive
the gold in the shape Of coip- Silver is
not recognized on the same basis, and
this is what the silver man demand.
There are two facts can learn when
look at a twenty dollar gold piece.
continued the gentleman, land those
are the mint where the coin was turned
ont and the initials of the man who
made the die. If you don't know where
10 look for the marks it is hopeless
task, but the person who penetrates the
secret must have a new coin and good
pair of eyes. Denver News.