The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-08-14
Bancroft.
Delayed Letter.

Delayed Letter.
Benz. Defrse, who has been doing Cali
fOrnia for his health during the past few
months, returned home Tuesday morning,
and seems to be very much improved.
Wheelock & Warren, whose livery busi-
ness is yet in its infancy, turn out some
very fine rigs. Always clean and neat, and
from outside appearances seem to be receiv-
ing their share of the patronage which they
so well deserve. Go ahead boys, there is
plenty of room at the top.
Friday afternoon on the fair grounds in
this village. the Durand base ball nine met
the Bancroft kids and were again defeated,
the score standing IA to in favor of the
kids. The citizens of Durand were so sure
of their club winning that report says they
left several of their hard earned dollars with
BancrOfts sporting fraternity before they
were aware that they were the victims of
misplaced confidence. Brace up, boys, mis-
takes happen in the best of families.
The harvest party at the opera house
July 31st was well patronized and was a
pleasant affair indeed.
Thursday afternoon last the Bancroft
kids went to Vernon and played friendly
game of ball with the Vernon club, the score
| standing IL to Is in favor of Bancroft.
| The sermon at the Congregational church
last Sunday evening, subject, Divorce"
was handled by Mr.. Waterman in very
| able and interesting manner and gave evil
dence OF remarkable study and fOretheught
The extreme quiet which pervades our
village this week is sufficient evidence that
many of our villagers and neghbOring
tOwnsmen are in attendance at the reunion
of the Grand Army of the Republic in De-
trot this week.
| V. G. Lanning has sold his interest i'm
the house and lot on Beech street occupied
by him to Mr.. Shelly, and it is reported that
he will leave town.
A short time since one Asa Weber owned
a small farm on what is known as Hog
Island" having a full warranty deed of the
same during the natural life of Elizabeth
Cosler for her benefit. Mr.. Weber also
worked the premises Oh shares in accord
ande with contract between himself and
Mrs. Cosler. This place few years ago
was owned by John j. Atherton, who well
knew its intrinsic value, and consequently
purchased it Of Mr.. Weber subject to the
life lease of Mrs. Cosler and also took the
place of Mr.. Weber on the contract between
Mrs. Cosler and Weber and took off the hogs
and other crops when suit was commenced
against him and Weber in Justice Parker's
court for trespass and suit in chancery to
set aside the deed making Asa Weber, his
wife and John j. Atherton all parties. The
justice court suit was called last week and
adjourned and since then Mrs. Cosler has
discontinued this suit, also the one i'm
chancery which she assumes was started
without her authority and having leased the
, place to Mr.. Atherton for term of three
years and given him possession. it is but
fair 20 presume that in the future all will be
well. MIR. A. is repairing the buildings
which will materially add to her comfort
and convenience.
r Bancroft has always had the reputation
of being good town for marketing pro-
duce, and the addition of Payne IL Euler
will still be an Improvement in this direc-
tion. They are now almost ready for busi-
! ness, and who will furnish them with the
. first load of wheat?
!. John j. AthertOn was at the county seat
!. last Monday.
New cross walks are being put dowI
Q across Warren street both at Main ant
Shiawassee KRKwooD.