The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-08-26

The two elevators are buying considerable
wheat.
Tod Kincaid has recently purchased a
large amount of new machinery for the coal
mine.
The Labadie-Rowell company leaves
Monday on Its fall tour, playing first at Al
bion.
The show bill boards have been torn
down this week, making big improve
ment,
e. DeCamp and w. w. DENNIS returned
to Ovid, Tuesday, after three months trip
in Europe.
Jas. Connolly, of Hazleton. is serving a 10
days sentence in the county Jail for assault
ing his wife.
The wooden building formerly occupied
by the Estey Mfg Co. now used by the
Estey Carriage Co. is being painted white.
Frank Monroe, cigar maker. was sent to
the county Jail for 30 days yesterday by
Justice Byerly for being drunk and disor-
derby.
Mrs. G. w. Priest died at her home in
Venice, Monday. She was one of the first
settlers in that township having resided
there over so years.
The republicans of Ovid township have
endorsed l.. q. Mead for the nomination of
register of deeds in Clinton county. He
is good man for the position.
Mrs. A. j. Gray died at her residence in
this city Sunday night after short sickness
aged SO years. The funeral services were
held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. E. l..
Little.
For the annual pioneers picnic at Whit
more Lake, Saturday, Aug. 27th, the T. q
A. A. will run an excursion train leaving at
$50 a. IN. Fare $1.55 for the round trip.
Returning train leaves the lake at ASS p. m.
The Estey Organ Co.. of Brattleboro, VT
had grand celebration recently when the
$50, 000th organ was completed. Many of
the leading men of the state participated In
the festivities OF the day.
The republicans of Clinton and Gratiot
counties did the right thing at their sena-
torial convention yesterday by nominating
Geo. A. Steel, of st. Johns, for State Sena-
tor. He is certain to be elected.
Burglars entered the store of G. A. Con.
nor, Monday night, carrying off several
boxes OF cigars, etc., evidently being fright
ened away before they secured great deal.
This thing is getting mOnOt0nOus.
Mary, widow of the late Nathaniel Turner,
of this city, died at her home in Bancroft,
Monday. She was the mother of III. G..
HOyt, of Detroit, Mrs. K. l.. Lyman and
Mrs. M. b. Martin, of Shiawassee town.
ship. The funeral occurred Wednesday, the
remains being deposited in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Commencing Sunday, and until further
notice, the T. q A. A. will run two regular
trains south to Toledo, leaving Owosso at
a. m. and p. m. They will sell tickets to
all stations for these trains at single fare for
the round trip good only on date of sale, or
will sell thirty day round trip tickets at reg
ular rates. Special low rates each Sunday
| to ,Whitmore and luke lakes.
The dedication of the new M. E. chapel
near the car house between Corunna and
Owosso will occur on Sunday, August 2S,
at 10 a. m. Rev. Washington Gardner, ID.
d., of Albion, will conduct the dedicatory
services. AS the chapel is small the sermon
will be preached In the street car house,
which will afford ample accommodation for
large number of people. Mr.. Gardner
will also deliver his famous lecture, 1.-The
| Struggle for Chattanooga" at the M. E.
church, CorunDa, on Monday evening, Aug.
| 30, at o'clock.
Died, at his home in this city, Monday
morning, of consumption, Frank B. Stew
art, aged SO years. Mr.. Stewart had been
| failing for several months, and his death
was not unexpected. He leaves wife and
| four children. Mr.. Stewart was a stepsor
| IF Caleb Mead of Caledonia tOwnship
| The funeral services were held Wednesday,
under the auspices of the l. o. o. f. lodge
of Corunna, Rev. Ward preaching the SER
mon. Mr.. Stewart was formerly employed
by w. s. Hunt, who closed his store for the
| funeral, the clerks attending in a body.
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