The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-05-06

Will DC nelu MONDAY eNellnB.
Pension agent M. G. Campbell reports al
the business he can see to.
The heavy rain all day Thursday and in
the night did considerable damage.
The heavy rain last evening swelled the
river enough to carry OIL the Oak street fOot
bridge.
Sixteen certificates were granted on Fri.
day 10 persons who desired to become teach.
ers. Four faiied to pass.
The selection of G.. j. Stuart as street
commissioner is good one. We believe
he will do satisfactory work.
G. III. Warren, of Alpena, will occupy the
store vacated by j. s. Haggart on the west
side, with a stock of dry goods.
A grand May party will be given al
Wesener's Hall next Wednesday evening.
Music by GibsOn's orchestra. Bill so cents.
Up to this date the water board has is
sued 351 permits to tap the mains. Every
plumber in the city IS overruE with work al
present.
The ladies of the Congregational church
will give a tea from to o'clock on Friday
evening next at the home of Mrs. VIM.
Fletcher.
The reception rendered Secretary Camp
bell at the home of Albert Todd, Wednes-
diy evening, was largely attended and q
very enjoyable occasion.
The subject of Rev. +. B. Bancroft's dis
course at the M. X. church next Sabbath
evening will be 1.-The Bible, its Inspiration
Miracles and Prophecies"
At the democratic state convention w. A.
| Woodland was elected as a member of the
| state central committee and G. s. Williams
alternate delegate to the national cOnven-
| ton.
Seventy-fve young ladies in costumes
will produce the business mems mems JUDI.
| lee at opera hall, May 10 and II. A fine
entertainment brought out by the best home
| talent
The council Monday evening gave the
marshal strict orders to enforce the liquor
laws. That officer will have the backing of
large majority of the citizens in his en-
deavOr to do so.
Owosso lodge X. p. entertained forty
of visitors from Saginaw, Bay City
and Bancroft last evening. The work of
the second and third ranks was exempli-
the National.
VIM. Hamilton, an employee of the
American for several years, died at the home
of Frank House, Saturday morning, aged Al
years. Death was caused by a stroke of
paralysis. The funeral services were held
Sunday. conducted by Rev. Reitzel.
Owosso lodge A. o. U. w. received into
membership Tuesday evening Al persons,
l.a..~ f.,fNs Tod -
one time by any secret society in the city.
This gives the lodge q membership of 1862,
and there are still more to join soon. This
order gives first class, reliable insurance at a
low rate.
The entertainment given Tuesday even
ing by Misses TillOtsOn and Kittleman, as
sisted by Prof. Zimmerman and anumber of
the young people of OwOssO and COrunna,
should have been attended by all who enjoy
first calss entertainment. Every one on the
program did credit to themselves, especially
Miss Kittleman.
Friday evening, May 13, DR.. Gunsalus
will fill his appointment in the Y. M. G. A.
course at the Opera House. Reserve seats
on sale at the association parlors Wednes-
day evening at Z o'clock. Ticket holders
who had reserve seats Monday evening will
extra charge will he made.
The entertainment to he given at the
Union chapel next Monday evening promises
to be rare success. The names of Misses
Gates and TillOtson and Mr.. Valentine, who
have promised to be present, need only to be
mentioned in assurance of excellent elOcu-
tionary numbers. Several musical selec-
tons will be rendered by members of the
Y. M. l..
On Tuesday evening the Epworth League
of Asbury church gave reception to about
200 young people of the neightorhood. A
fine literary and musical program was rem
dered and refreshments served. Much was
added to the enjoyment of the evening by
the kindness of w. A. White in providing a
Chase Bros piano for use, and for which
the League returns thanks.
We believe it would be good move for
the city council to employ competent en-
gineer and have map made of the city for
a sewerage system. When this is done all
work put i'm can be made to conform to the
plan. Property owners OH several streets
are planning now for sewers and If the work
can be done with view to future demand it
will be a great saving. Will the council
take hold of the matter?
The Opera House was crowded Monday
evening by as fine an audience as ever gath
cred i'm the room to hear the lecture by DR..
Gunsaulus, of Chicago The DR.. was ex-
pected to arrive on the evening train, but
after waiting patiently until nearly o'clock
the crowd was informed that the lecturer
had failed to arrive. Tickets were return
ed and date will be arranged. A telegram
was received Thursday from DR.. Gunsalus
stating that by mistake he had gone to the
wrong town, Bloomindale, Ind
1t will be remembered that on December
30th last, the young mems Junior Club of
this city gave party at Wesener's hall,
which was decorated with flags, bunting,
lace curtains, etc. On the following even
ing the Locomotive Engineers gave party
at the same hall and by request the decOra-
tons were left on the walls to aid the en-
gineers. Through some accident this draping
and decorating was burned thereby making
loss of $120 to the Junior Club and which
has not been met. 1t is now proposed to
give party to cover this loss, placing the
tickets at $1.00 and it is hoped that the
public will contribute as literally as pos
sble. Mr.. Wesener has kindly donated the
use of the hall for that purpose.
Earle, the nine year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hammond met with an accident
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