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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Oakley.

The Oakley cOrnet band reOrganized last
Monday evening and are rehearsing some
very fine new music.
Elmer DOwner, our old and esteemed
friend is back clerking for 5. l.. Henderson.
Stick to your old stand Elmer.
The Teachout Bros. have gone TO Perry
to work on the merry-go rounds. They do
alLthe fine carving.
f. f. SPECIAL has his new boiler in posi-
ton and will be ready for work in the near
future.
There will be grand ball at the Brady
House Feb. %, 1892, the proceeds to go to
the Oakley tent K. o. Il. nj. No. 400, to
help furnish their hall. Boys and girls all
turn out and have good time.
Our new merchant, N. G. Rowley, still
booms and does thriving business. Sue
cess to him.
We are very sorry to announce that one
of our old pioneers, Richard WEIGH, died
this week. Our sympathy is extended to
the bereaved family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Armstrong are
very low at this writing.
W. w. Brown just returned from flyine
visit to Detroit and vicinity.
w. j. Cummins and wife have returned
| from their northern trip and he is hOldine
forth at his old stand, M. G. r. r. depot.
| The /. U. Of G. Il. installed all the Off
GERS at their last meeting. They are
thriving order and we need them In our vii
lage. May they grow and prosper Is on
wish. NIBs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Report Of Association.

The Northwestern Teachers Association
held a very interesting meeting at Burton,
February 6, 1892.
The teachers did not remain at home, but
came and aided each other with good sug-
gestions and ideas. Everyone was made
welcome. The forenoon was devoted to
business meeting. The following officers
were elected: b. G. Hail. President; Edgar
Vincent, Vice President; Sarah K. Kelley,
Secretary,
At 1880, p. m. the Association was called
to order by President Hall, and the follow
ing program responded to with but two ex-
| ceptions: Music by choir and Association,
america. Prayer, by Rev. WindrOm.
Miss Anna King, being absent the subject
of Primary Language was not discussed.
1.-THE Relation of Oral and Written Instruc-
ton in Arithmetic, ID. J. Hicks, followed
by discussion. A paper on "School Man
agement", by Sarah e. Kelley, followed by
Music, furnished by the Burton choir "The
Old Doorstep, which was rendered i'm a
very able manner. Discussion of proceed.
ing papers. Recess of ten minutes; again
| called to order by the president. Song,
| Educational DOn'ts, w. N. Watkins. Mr.
| Mcbride being absent, we were disappointed
| i'm not hearing his voice among the rest, or
'The Views of an Ex-Secretarv." "A Com
missOner's Notes" by Hudson Sheldon
which was by no means tiresome. 1t ljven
ed us up, showing each the need of ambi
ton. Music, by all, "Marching Through
Georgia, followed by the Question Box
which was willingly responded to.
The following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, The Northwestern Teacher,
Association is indebted to the people of Bur
ton and to the Ladies Aid Society of tn,
NJ. K. church for assistance i'm furnishing
hall for our meeting and entertainment, ant
also those who furnished music, and as W,
feel that the success of our meeting wa
largely due to them. Be it
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of the Asso
citation be hereby extended to the people o
Burton and the Ladies' AID Society of tn
M. K. church, and that we shall Away
cherish kindly memory for their hospital
ity.
Music, God be With You," by Burto
choir. Meeting adjourned.
SARAH K. KELLEY, Sec'y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Maple River Farmers Club.

Thursday, January 20, the Maple River
Farmers Club met at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. o. G. Waugh, of Bennington.
The meeting was called to order at IL a. m.
10y Vice President +. f. Sheldon. Rev.
Wright, Of the Bennington M. e. church,
acting as chaplain.
1t being the regular meeting for the cleo
ton of officers, the following were elected
for the next six months: President p. b.
Reynolds; Vice President. +. j. Cook; Sec =,
G. ii. III. Payne; Chaplain, +. N. Waugh;
Treasurer, 5. Il. Waugh. Dinner being the
next In order the club adjourned until D.
m.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting, the resolutions on the death
of our deceased president mr. G. Nj. Reyaa
nolds) were read and accepted. Mrs. Tuck
or, of Bennington. kindly favored us with a
piece of music entitled 1.-THE Harvest time
is passing by, which was highly appreciat-
ed. Free Mail Delivery i'm the Rural Dis
tricts", the topic for the gentlemen, was pre-
scented by Mr.. =. b. Reynolds i'm a carefully
prepared paper. Mr.. Reynolds believes II
this system of delivering mail was i'm opera
ton 1t would remove one of the great Objec-
tiOns to country life. A so that the farmers
OF to-day are refined and educated, and to
keep abreast with the times should receive
their mail daily, whereby they might keep
posted in regard to the worlds markets., etc.
Mr Reynolds spoke of the experiments
tried by the post master general in regard
to the Free Delivery System, by experiment.
ing IN different localities and finds that the
increase In revenues more than pay the in
creased expenses. proving, thereby that the
Free Mail delivery would be self-supporting
j. b. Boyd. the next speaker, entertained
similar ideas to these expressed by Mr.. Rey.
nolds. K. j. Cook thinks it will only pay
so far as 1t will enlighten and elevate the
farmer; believes IL is the governments duty
to do this; thinks II the Free Delivery OF
Mails was In operation the expense would
be greatly increased, but Uncle Sam, out OF
his abundance could meet the demand. Be
lieves correspondence would be greatly in
creased. etc. +. K. Sheldon doubts III
being benefit to the mass of farmers a.
but iew Care for daily mail. Considers |
best to go slow and not he in too great haste
ID. G. Cooper thinks we should be in
hurry, for should postage be reduced w
would not re. Mail Delivery In long tim /,
but If left at two cents would be self sup
porting. Believes daily papers would be re
duced to two or three dollars year. j. A
Armstrong believes that through the effort
Of the Changers and other farmers organi
Nations IL will not be long before the system
! OF Free Mail Delivery will be in successful
operation Throughout the country.
ID. Q. Cooper presented petition wit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Judd's Corners.

Mrs. Sarah Fitch, of Corunna, visited
friends and relatives here this week.
Mrs. Il. Monroe, aged SO years, died at
the home of her step-son, Isaac Monroe, last
week. The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Mcintosh, in the NJ Il. church.
Bert Barrett left for Bay City, Monday.
Cards are out announcing the wedding,
February II, of John McAsa, of Dawson,
and Miss Ida FELTON,, of Brent Creek, Mich,
James Wood, of Canada, is visiting his
nephew, Oscar Noe.
Special services are being held at the NJ
K. church. Mr.. Wolfe is assisting. The
Adventists are also holding meetings. and
both are well attended. HAYsEED.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
iaiursburp.

k0&h8ob1Sks
M. Burt Is slowly recovering from seri-
Gus illness.
Mrs. VIM. Frain came home from Read
ing, Saturday.
Mrs. M. B. Liddell and children are visit
ing in Lansing.
The ladies aid society OF the COngrega-
ti0pal church serve tea at the residence OF
w. Fl. Hunt, Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Burkhead and others attended the
teachers association held at Burton. Satur-
day.
A series of revival meetings are to be held
at the M. Il. church.
Warren BrittOn and Florence Hagerty
were married at the home of the former,
February 8.
Miss Mamie Brown is visiting in Saginaw.
r. A. Waters has bought out l.. A. Farm
hams stock of goods.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Bancroft.

Mrs. Post. of North Newburg, died on
Saturday OF the grip. She was the mother
OF Mrs. q. L. Carruthers, of that place.
Mrs. Chas. Drumm, of Knaggs' Bridge
died on Sunday morning Of the grip. She
was an old pioneer of this county and was
well known TO all. Funeral held from the
M. f. church on Wednesday.
Mrs. Hiram Elton died on Monday morn
ing at her residence on Main street. She
was also an old pioneer and well known
throughout the county. Funeral from the
house ON Thursday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
North Newburg.


Good bye TO the snow for this season.
A number OF our young folks attended
the leap year party at r. Lemons last Fri
day evening.
We noticed the genial smile of Chas.
Morris on our streets the eve OF the leap
year party.
The dancing school was not as largely at
tended as looked for.
Arthur will tell the time of day II you
only trust to him.
Miss Gregory, of Lansing, is visiting
friends in these parts.
Johnnie Carruthers was at the county seat
Saturday.
Mr.. Devereaux is on the gain.
Miss MOllie Carruthers is very much bet
ter.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Attention Pioneers.

Attention Pioneers.
The annual meeting of the Shiawassee
County Pioneer Society will he held at the
Court House in the city of Corunna on Mon
day the 22d day of February, 1892.
Business meeting will he held 10 o'clock
a. m. General session at | o'clock p. m.
Address-Charles Holman.
Public life and services Of A. l.. and Il.
o. Williams-Jerome w. Turner.
Paper-Rev. w. ii. Ward.
The Pioneer SchoOls-A. b. Clark.
Early COurts-S. +. Smith.
Early History of Corunna-S. Il. Kinyon.
Music-Corunna Quartette.
A. b. CLARK,
LESTER j. KENNEY, President.
Secretary.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

The citizens of Detroit having rendered q
public reception to Ex-President Grover
Cleveland, and which has been accepted,
and will take place at the Detroit Light In
fantry Arm0ry, Tuesday. February %. and
to which all are invited. To give all an
opportunity to attend, the D., G. II. Il M.
and T., s. q M. R'ys will make rate of
one fare for the round trip, valid TO 10 and
return on all trains Of that date Last train
will leave Detroit at IL p. m, allowing all
to return on same day of reception.
Have you seen those new pocket purses
with compartment for carrying postage
stamps and car tickets at Grahame's neWs
stand7
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
North Venice.

Frank Wrigglesworth is at home again for
a few days.
George Derham is better.
Melvin Eldred is sick.
Rev. Mr. Wolf preached at the church on
Sunday last.
Bert Pearsall is quite sick.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

Mountain Java" Hunts coffee, price 82c
will please the most exactipg.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

Pig Pork for cooking beans-Hunt sells
Il.
Buy your dry goods, crockery and furni-
ture at the store Of A. w. Prindle and get q
life size portrait and frame. 100 Exchange
street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

The Oakley cOrnet band reOrganized last
Monday evening and are rehearsing some
very fine new music.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Heathcote & Gordon's Dramatic COM
pany, under tho management of the ster-
ling English actor Mr. w. w. Heathcote,
will appear at the Crawford for three
nights, commencing Monday, Sept 20, in
Pearl of Savoy" The Mcpherson Daily
Republican has the following to say of the
company:
The Heathcote e Gordon's English
Dramatic company presented the comic
drama, Pearl Of Savoy" to "A fair house
last night. Pearl Of SAVOY" is a very
beautiful comedy from the French litera-
ture and has some very strong dramatic
parts. The story or plot of the play was
so forcibly brought out that those not IA
miliar with it enjoyed it thoroughly.
Some good specalties in the way of songs
and dances were added which were highly
appreciated by the audience. The COM
Dany is a good one and deserves much
better house than they had last night"
Popular prices-50, 80 and % cents.
Seats on sale at RicLt's drug store and
box office.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
dc 90
Mountain NaFyelS

From the car windows OF The train of the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad can be
seen the Granoest spectscles OF nature 5
wonders presented by any railroad on the
globe. on account of which this road has
gained the much merited title OF the
Scenic Line Of he World"
The Rio Grande Is essentially the tour
lists line, aud over il the traveller secures
equal comfort and speed, with the added
pleasure of beholdlng sights and scenes
uneoualled for grendure. beauty and sub
Unity any where II this country or Europe
No American should miss the opportunity
To see the grandure OF his OWE country as
seen only by a journey over this line and
by 80 doing hang such pictures on the
walls Of memory. that all the attempts OF
the most celebrated artists will seem wea K
and trivial IN the presence of nature :
majestic works among the saow-cro~ned
peaks of the Rocky mountains Ii any Of
our readers Gesite Ia know more about
these stupenoous works Of nature, write TO
;. h Hooper general passenger agent,
Denver Colorado. and he will send you,
free or cost. elegantly illustrated books
giving tull description OF the msrvels %
the Scenic Liue dloi.f
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.
THEIR Is a moth insurance cognpar

THEIR Is a moth insurance company.
KussMAUL Is the comprehensive
name of citizen of gich Hill. Mo.
WoRKMKN are not allowed TO work ON
the streets IA New Bedford unless they
have been naturalized.
THH longest speech ever made was
by Roumanian deputy IN support Of
the impeachment Of an ex-minister.
John Bratiano. when be spoke for thir-
ty-eeven hours
CHARLES RIcEoy, OF Paris, exercises n
curious profession He Is much sought
by the wealthy who give entertain
rnents, and Is sta toned in the cprser-
vatory or garden TO initiate dideren.
birds
THERE Is a little ins~c. IN Nevada
which fsstens itseif on tic wire ferCes
in the autumn and exudes . sts.xy.
giutinous substance Ia the spring tho
wire parts a. the poin, where the
INJECT has b.en-
Col POWELL. Of the United States
army, Is authority for the s:a.ernens
tha, among tie Cbeyenn1s man -
never permitted N speak 20 his mother
in-law except through the iEs;erraed:S-
ton OF p .hlrd perpor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
PERSON AIS.

Ed p Greer OF Winfield is a guest at the
Carey.
l.. H. Austin of Cambridge, N Y. is in
the city.
Max Wilhelm OF Lawrence is at the
Manhattan.
j. s Soule Of Topeka is registered at the
Occidental.
+. X Raymond of Winfield is stopping
| at the Carey.
n l.. Hollowell of Coldwater is stopping
at the Carey.
F. W. Reed of Saltwater, Mimi, is at the
Metropole.
w. o. Forbes Of Anthony is in the city
on business.
William T. Reed of Cleveland, O., is u,
the Metropoe
W b. Davis and wife of Chicago are at
the Metropole.
w. A Formauy of Fort Scott was in the
city last night.
the Occidental.
j. \. Wager of Enterprise was in the
city last evening.
j. G. Whine of Hutchinson is a guest OF
the Manhattan
L. NeOecker OF Wellington was Al the
Carey yesterday.
5. ID = ryor of Winfield was at the Man
haitian yesterday.
J. NJ r. johnson of Pan Handle, Tex, is
at the Occidental
NJ A Calhoun of Garden City is stop
ping at the Carey.
5. g. WILDER of San Antonio. Tex. is a
guest at the Manhattan.
f. X. Atkinson OF Nevada, Mo, is regis
tered at the Manhattan.
j. II. McEutire of Springfield, Mo, was
at the Carey yesterday.
j. +. Rumbp OF Sedalia, Mo, is a late
arrival at tue Metropole.
G. c. penniwell and 7. b. Hubbard OF
Wellington are in the city.
Mrs L. Brown OF Creston, Is, was a
guest at the Occidental last nigh.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23

Hunt up half hundred forceful and in
cslve adjectives, suitable for description
of sublime and inspiring scenery; then
take trip to the Grand Canon of the Col
orado and you will throw them aside as
being inadequate.
The worlds greatest wonder is the Grand
Canon of the Colorado river, in Arizona
Yellowstone Park and Yosemite take sec
ond place; Niagara Falls is dwarfed; and
the Adirondacks seem like mere hills.
compared with the siupendous chasms
and heights of the Grand Canon.
This hitherto inaccessible region has
just been opened for tourists by stage line
from Flagstaff. A T., on the transconti-
mental highway of the A. I. $. +. r. Il.
The round trip can be made comfortably,
quickly, and ut reasonable expense.
Nearest agent of Santa Fe route will
quote excursion rates, on application. An
illustrated pamphlet is IN preparation.
fully describing the many beauties and
wonders of the Grand Canon. Write to
g, T. Nicholson, q. p. & L. A, A. T. & S.
+. h. r., Topeka, Kan, or J. J. Byrne,
Asst. Pass. Traffic Mgr, Chicago. for free
copy, which will be mailed when ready for
distribution. d10 If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
SHERIFF'S ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

SHERIFF'S ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF KANSAS, ! &C
SEDGwICK COUNTY.
The state of Kansas, Sedgwick county. to all
whom these presents come. greeting: Know
We. that |, Isaac j. Ault, sheriff OF SedgWck
county state of Kansas, do hereby proclaim,
and make known to the legal voters of Sedg-
wick county, state of Kansas, that on the
Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday IN
November. 1892, 0he same being the eighth S)
day of November. 1922 there viii be an cleo
ton held in each of the voting precincts within
the county of Sedgwick. in the state of Kan
sss. for the purpose of electing the following
named officers. to-wit:
For 10 presidential electors.
For ! associate justice OF the supreme court.
For ] governor.
, Fer lieutenant governor.
For / secretary OF state.
For treasurer of state.
For auditor of state.
For attorney general.
For state superintendent of public instruc-
tons.
For congressman -at-large for the state of
Kansas.
For member of congress of the Seventh
congressional district.
For state senator.
For representative OF the SlXty-seeenln
repreSen tatiye district.
For representative of the Sixty-eighth
representative district.
For representative of the SlXty-nnth
representative district.
For county attorney.
For clerk of the district court,
For probate judge.
For county superintendent of public in
struction.
For commissioner of the Third commits
Sioner district.
For amendments to the constitution of state
OF Kansas. as follows, tO-wit:
Proposition to amend the constitution of the
state of Kansas. is hereby submitted to the
qualified electors of the state for their ap-
prevail or rejection, namely: That it is hereby
recommended to the electors of the said state
of Kansas, to vote at the next election of
members to the legislature the same to be
held in A. d. Eighteen hundred and ninety
two, for or against convention to revise.
amend or change the constitution OF the said
state of Kansas.
the electors of this state at the general cleo
ton of members of the Legislature in the year
A. ID. 1892. for their approval or rejection
Those voting in favor of this recommendation
shall have written or printed on their ballots,
III or a convention to revise. amend or change
the constitution Those voting against this
recommendation shall have written or print
ed on their ballots, Against a convention to
revise. amend change the constitution
And said ballots shall be received, and said
votes shall be taken. counted, canvassed. and
returns thereof made, in the same manner in
all respects as is provided by law in the case of
election of members 10 the legislature
Polls to be opened at eight 81 o'clock in the
morning and closed at six o. O'Clock in the
evening of the said day,
Given under my hand at the sherif's office,
in the city of Wichita, Sedgwick county,
state of Kansas, this I'D day of Sept. 1892.
ISAAC I. AUIT.
WIS 1t Sheriff of Sedgwick county, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23

a culture in art literature ana the pracu-
cal affairs of life which Is unavailable to
them If they never enter schooi room 70
teach.
The resuls.-Since its establishment two
years ago twenty-.eveu young ladies nave
been graduated from the school. VI thi'
numb Der sixteen are now employed III the
city schools and are doing work according
to the statement OF the principals which
is not excelled by teachers OF experiences
one is teaching in Indianapolis; aao one Is
attending college TO prepare herself Iof
special work; two have married. one mas
died; and six are anxiousiy waiting TOT the
establishment OF new schools or FOR vacan-
cies caused by the resi- gnatlon and call 10
other duties OF sou1e OF the present
teachers.
Young ladies OF neighboring towns or
from the country districts, who have com
pleted a high school course OF stuoy,
have here rare opportunity 10
acquire Normal training al
the hands OF experienced workers,
vino have been for years directly conn ected
with public schools. The practice which
this school gives &c its students III the
Wichita public schools IS OF the creates
value. and they who avail themselves OF II
are placed at once ia the class OF skliied
teachers" tor which there Is the greatest
demand either in the Wichita schools or
the best trained teachers. Ii IS important
that those who desire this training should
enter the school as early rs possible that
they may avail themselves OF the aovan-
tages of the full years work
According to a resolution OF the BOARD,
mo person shall be employed as regular
teacher in the schools who mas not had at
least one years successful experience as a
teacher In the graded schools OF some city,
or has successfully pursued Que years
course in the normal school Of this or some
other city"
If those who hold certificates from
the board of city examiners hope 10 be en-
ployed rs teachers in the city schools shey
must come with this added qualification.
Would it not therefore be we'll for sucn
persons to avail themselves of the training
afforded by our city normal school and
thus fit themselves for employment III The
Wichita schoolss
In business it is economy to deal IN the
best articles, and skilled workmen are
preferable III any trade, Our schools
should have we'll trained teachers who un-
ders1and, to some extent at least, the child
mind and who are able to give the pro-
fession III teaching the results OF practice
and Intelligent investigation. The normal
school endeavors TO do this work and TO
raise the standard of teaching to point
worthy the commentator and support
of every man and woman who Is interested
in our system of education and believes IN
advancement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23
AN EXPLANATIONS.
To the Editor Of tie Eagle.

To the Editor OF tie Eagle.
Some one yesterdays (Thursday'sl
EAGLE says that owing to the presence of
Barnum's show in the city on Friday 1t
haze been thought best TO defer my lecture
till Monday evening next The reason
why | consented TO do SO was that several
persons assured me that great many
people who wish to attend the lecture
would not dare to leave their homes In the
evening when the circus is in town lest
they should be pundered by the thieves
which follow it One Of the many reasons
why never 90 to a circus Is that do nos
wish TO patTonlse auy institution winch
tends by lis presence 10 MAKE either life or
property Insecure. DAVID ISTE&s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-23

Colonel Frank H Brooks one q The
trusted memb o. the staff Q: the Chico
60 Tribune. i ia the CITY III the interest
OF that excellent paper making report
for II Of the political conditions o. Kansas
Mr. Brooks : The gentleman WHO Cid
such admirable work for tie Tribune IL
reporting the oDeliBg Of the Cssegeune ats1
ATrapahoe country 20 settlement tie :
very tine gentleman correspondent .
great anisGy and ee"~paf'eT
1asn whom II = aiesS4rs
- meet Like ali gIen 81 oFa40-. sae a3o<-
ics4Ita has = grand future o@iore a. saa
= especially loud u nss praise q ttks csl-
ture. sutea seace ~Id Hospitality s. sAe
poodle % sAe Peerless pTsuceas u tas
piaaa> 4 Chicago 2aa zl~sys &a'fins 4
hish estimate AZ xichita, sad Iikes 70
tarry a. long a. possible. presumably t*-
cause i i 10 nlgcA Ike H. OWE .seAi a24
eAIerGTassQg c..y.