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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

ways to the dry kilns. Millions Of feet of
this firms seasoned lumber, greet the eye of
every visitor to Owosso. Commencing with
the advent of the rough lumber to the facto-
ry, the most modern machinery has been
introduced, every practical labor saving
device secured, to expedite the manufacture.
And the finished product compares favora-
bly, with the best goods now in the market
The designs are all original and they are
arbiters of styles and finish. Their output
finds sale in every state and territory in the
union besides foreign countries, shipments
having recently been made to Japan, Ber-
muda Islands and the West Indies. The
buildings cover large area, factory GA"
being $50 feet on Washington street and $50
feet deep, four stories in height and has a
number of auxiliary buildings. Factory
"B" is the new building mentioned above.
This was built expressly for the manufac-
ture of cheap suits. The industry gives
employment to five hundred hands, mostly
skilled labor. They turn out 1000 suits a
year having value of from $600,O to
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

its existence from the early days of the city,
when it was founded by j. +. Laubengayer,
who was succeeded by his son Theodore, the
present proprietors purchasing it from him
April 1, 1898. The store itself is one of the
handsOmest in the city and has well
equipped laboratory in the rear. The stock
is large and embraces the purest drugs and
chemicals, standard family medicines,
essences, extracts, perfumery, surgical APP
planes, toilet articles and druggists sun
dries generally. The stock is selected with
the greatest care and with special reference
TO its freshness. Physicians prescriptions
and family recipes are compounded with
great care at any time, day or night. They
also prepare several proprietary articles
under their own formula, notably "Jelly of
Apple Blossoms" and "Beef, Iron and
Wine" MIR. Will Il. Collins, the active
partner, is native of Pennington, this
State, graduate In pharmacy at the Uni
versty of Michigan, class OF go, and was
with Parkil d Son two years before start
ing in business. He is one of the youngest
business men in the city. Mr.. j. w. COL
Inns, the junior pal tner, makes his residence
at Farmiigt0n
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

two tenement blocks. These imposing
structures are admirably arranged and the
stock room contains at all times upwards Of
1000 cases ready to ship on the shortest
notice. New and appropriate machinery is
employed, the steam bending machines
being important ones. The special product
of the factory is their massive oak Baskets
manufactured from quarter sawed oak which
in point of finish and Establishment cannot
he excelled by any factory in the world
The robe and lining department occupies a
conspicuous position aud twenty-five ladies
are employed in separate room where the
sewing machines are energized by special
power. Here Innings and robes are manu-
featured. A noticeable machine in this
department is double platter sewing
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
EsTEY MANUFACTURING co.

Manufacturers of Chamber Suits, Chiffon
iers, Sideboards and Bedsteads. ID. M. Es-
tey, president; Julius J. Estey, vice. presi-
dent; Chas. f. Rigey, secretary and treas
urer. Capital stock 300, 100000. One
manufacturing enterprise alone in Owosso
would be sufficient to extend its name and
fame abroad over the land and that is the
Estey Manufacturing Co. The company
has erected monument to itself which has
redounded to the city's everlasting benefit
and 1t stands today without peer in the
country, as an example of push and enter
prise. An illustration of the progressive
methods adopted by this concern was
demonstrated in the erection of their new
factory in 1891 which was completed from
sill to weather strip in the unprecedented
time Of 81 hours and As minutes. This
building is 256 so feet in dimensions and
three stories in height and its construction
is considered the greatest feat in architecture
ever known. This company has large inter-
ests in timber In some of the best sections
of Michigan which is brought direct to thier
mills, which adjoin the factory, by spurs
from the ID. G. III. & NJ, M. G. and T. Il A.
railroads. The saw mill is the most COM
pletely equipped institution of the kind in
the state. Its mechanical construction is in
accord with the generally advanced mechan-
ism which abounds throughout the entire
factory. One band saw is kept in continual
motion. 1t is AZ feet, 10 inches long and
controlled by ITO horse power engine and
has capacity of 5000 feet per hour. From
the mill the lumber is conducted by tram
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
wooDARD FURNITURE WORKS.
OWosSo MANUFACTURING co.

Manufacturers of Screen Doors, Window
Screens, Window Screen Frames, Snow
ShOvels, Scythe Snaths, Hand Hay Rakes
and Cradle Fingers, Offices and factory
North Chapman street near M. c. r. r..
This prominent enterprise was organized
and Incorporated in January, 1898, though
it dates its original foundation from 1885,
1t has capital stock of SIS, 000 90; under
the official management of Alvin M. Bent
ley, president; Eugene E. Bentley, vice
president; McElwans Miner, secretary and
treasurer. The industry has met with the
most positive success since It was founded,
the first buildings utilized being 32xlOO
feet with store room 2Sx60. 1t has been
remodeled and enlarged until it now occu-
pies an imposing brick structure 72x2S2
feet in dimensions and three stories in
height with store room 60x150 and another
32x100 and separate building for boiler
and engine house and dry kilns. Every
facility compatible with the highest results
in the product is employed including 1870
skilled hands. The product amounts in
value to 100000 per year and is marketed
in every part of the United States from the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
NJ. A. SPRAGUE g. co.

Druggists; store, liz w. Main street.
Perhaps the most popular rendezvous in
Owosso is Sprague and Co.'s drug store.
Certainly there can be none more entitled
to be characterized as the leading en-
porium for all that may be implied in drugs
and their proper dispensation by experienced
and competent prescriptionists. The most
prompt and effective service is rendered day
and night and anything in the line called
for can surely be found in their establish
ment. The store is well appointed and fit
ted up in handsome, style which renders
it always attractive and inviting. The
above named business was established some
two and half years ago by M. A.
Sprague and III. P. Atwood. The store is
known as DR.. Osborns store, the firm having
bought out the business from S. b. Pitts q
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
LYMAN E. wooDARD

In the line of manufacture Mr.. Wood
ard occupies notably high position and one
which invests him with distinguished merit
as having achieved the most notable success.
His business, which has grown into such
proportions as to render II the largest and
most distinctively representative in central
Michigan, eliminated from the most prim-
tive foundation. He came to Owosso from
Steuben county, New York. in the eos and
purchased a dilapidated building and lum-
Der plant which has been metamorphosed
into handsome brick buildings, giving
employment to $50 hands, the product Of
which, amounting to over half million
dollars, is shipped to all parts of the coun-
try. Twelve travelling representatives are
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
OWOSSO CASKET WORKS

Lyman E. Woodland, proprietor, factory
Clinton and Elm streets, Manufacturers of
Undertakers Supplies. This mammoth in
dustry which has done so much to advance
the interests of Owosso abroad stands today
without peer in this line. The factory
known as the 'big building" is 50x130 and
four stories in height, adjoining this is one
30x40 used for rubbing room and glass
house, connected with this is another 50x12O
used for finishing, robe lining, and cloth
department, hardware, Offices, shipping and
storage for the goods. In proximity is an
other 5Ox100 devoted to machinery depart
ment, bench room. box room, etc. Beside
these there are storage warehouse 32xsO
and separate boiler and engine house and
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
WOODARD SASH, DOOR & BLIND
FACTORY AND LUMBER

Lyman e. Woodland proprietor, West
Main street. This was the original founda-
ton of the vast enterprises now controlled
by Mr.. Woodland. The factory has the dis
tinction of being one of the best equipped in
Michigan, having two full sets Of sash. door
and blind machinery which is at times in
sufficient to supply the demand, The most
modern and perfected machines are in oper
alton for turning out building material of all
kinds such as sash, doors, blinds. mouldings
etc. The yards are stocked with hard and
soft lumber both plain and dressed and
contain between three and five million feet.
In connection with this department, large
local trade is maintained for lime, coal,
sewer pipe and fire brick. Mr.. T.. M. Wiley
is the superintendent of this important
department.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

constantly employed and his works have
done more to advance the interests of
Owosso abroad than any other institution.
He has attained his high standing by per-
sonal efforts and has never been hampered
with trusts or combines. His great casket
and coffin factory is an example of his in
diyiduality and is one of the very few that
was not swallowed up by the ''coffin trust"
During the recent depression in business
his factories were kept running, which was
of Invaluable benefit to the city and its res
idents. He is ably and efficiently assisted
in the business management by his chief
clerk and confidential secretary, Mr.. Louis
Flickenger and others.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

mental rule of treating all alike and not
selling one article below cost and putting
fictitious value on another. Their custom
ers are treated with the utmost courtesy and
invited to visit every department of their
large store. They make speciality Of
ladies' and children's garments and display
everything new In wraps, shawls, cloaks
and jackets, besides wrappers, tea gowns
and other dresses. They require the SER
vices of from eight to eleven salespeople.
The firm is rated as among our strongest
firms financially and is well known in bust
ness, social and religious circles, Mr.. Geo.
r. Black being prominent member of the
Episcopal church.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
wooDARD FURNITURE WORKS

Manufacturers of Chamber Suits and Side
Boards. This industry which is confined to
the manufacture of the lines enumerated
above is one of the leading ones of the
country and their product is in great demand
on account of the originality of design and
superior finish. The building is constructed
of brick, is five stories in height and has a
frontage on Main street of 65 feet which
together with the mill adjoining covers an
area of 100000. Every known device for
the expeditions turning out of work has
been brought into requisition. The rough
lumber. which is mostly oak, is conducted
from the dry kiln to the rear of the factory
and passes from one set of hands to another
through the different sets of machinery to
the cabinet department where no time is
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
MILES l.. PARKER

Manufacturer of Brick and Tile, S22
Cedar street. One of the most thriving in
Mr.. M. l.. Parker. For the past 90 years
he has employed large force of men in his
yards turning out superior grade of build
ing brick, sewer and drain tile, etc. He has
provided new and modern machinery, steam
power and every requisite for the expedi-
ton of business, the capacity of his plant
being 2,000,0 900 brick and large number
of tile per season. He represents his ward
in the council, is chairman of the committee
on street opening and member of committee
on public grounds.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
owosso cAsKET WORKS.

machine which cost $1,000, and is capable
Of making 500 yards of plating per day.
The factory uses on a large part of their
work an extension handle patented by Mr..
Woodland and an invention of his own. The
different departments are supervised as
follows: Varnish and finishing, James
Jordan; cloth, Chas. Reubekam; woodwork,
A. E. Palmer; general superintendent, W..
s. Jones, Office manager, Frank j. Wood
ard. The offices require five experienced
book-keepers and stenographers.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

and territory within radius of so miles is
thoroughly covered. He is agent for the
special brand of tea known as the ''Korker"
brand also for the Chase & Sanborn's Boston
coffees, who supplied over 81, 600, 900 people
at the Worlds Fair, having the exclusive
sale on the grounds. Six hands are en-
ployed to attend to the wants of his
many retail customers. Mr.. Duff came
to Michigan in 1865, is native of New
York state and has been resident of
Owosso since that time. His pleasant and
agreeable manners add much to his popu-
larity and the prosperity of his business.
Mr.. Duff contemplates as soon as possible
making his business exclusively wholesale,
meanwhile he announces his purpose of
booming his retail trade, making it a fitting
exit from 30 years of trade. See his ads.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

Atlantic to the Pacific and from st. Paul to
the Gulf. The company makes specially
of window screens, screen doors and snow
shovels and has gained the grand dis
tinction of being the largest manufacturers
OF these goods in the United States. MIR.
Bentley the president is a native of New
York state, coming to Michigan eleven
years ago. Mr.. K. E. Bentley is also a
native of the Empire state and has been
connected with the business thee years.
Mr.. Miner is Michigan man. They have
succeeded in giving the enterprise progress
sive and highly successful distinction.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
A. E. q III. III. STEVER

Dealers in and Repalrers of Bicycles, 2O5
Washington street. These gentlemen are
both enthusiastic cyclers and possess per-
feet and practical knowledge of the needs
and requirements of the public in this direc-
ton. They opened the store in 1890, and
the house has ever since been the leading
and popular headquarters for cycles of all
kinds. Avery fine stock is carried, embrace
ing all the best bicycles in the market, their
parts and attachments and all wheemen's
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

Co. as above stated. 1t is hand
some two story brick and the firm occupy
the one half of the first floor and basement.
ent remedies which the firm handle and
has large sale all over the state. Two
clerks are employed. The business is con-
Quoted under the able management of o. l..
Sprague, who is native of Michigan, he
having formerly resided in Traverse City,
and has been for IL years Unidentified with
the drug business.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
CHARLES c. DUFF

Wholesale and Retail dealer In fine and
fancy Groceries, Teas, Coffees, etc., No. 11s
West Exchange street. In 1871 Mr.. Chas.
Q. Duff established in Owosso what was
destined to become one of the largest whole
sale and retail grocery stores in central
Michigan. His first location was in the
Peterson building on Exchange street.
afterwards removing to Main street In 1874
which was at that time the first store on that
street. Later on in 1890 he erected his
present handsome three story brick building
near the corner of Ball and Exchange
streets in what was then an orchard, the
building being a substantial three story
brick 22xs5 feet in dimensions with large
and roomy basement which is used for the
storage OF goods. In the rear of his store
he has erected cold storage building 14x16
feet in area. which is used for perlshable
goods such as butter, eggs and fruit. Mr..
Duff has his store fitted up in modern style
with gas, telephone connections, elevator,
etc, and his stock of groceries embraces all
commodities coming under the head of
staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees and
spices. From the day of opening success
has attended him. his yearly sales aggregat-
ing in value sufficient to mark this place of
business as one of the largest and best man.
aged groceries in the city. Taking care in
selecting his goods, buying only the best of
everything, his patrons rely on his judy
ment with safety and find only first-class
groceries, teas, coffees, canned goods,
spices, etc. One travelling man is employed
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

wasted, specially devised apparatus being
provided to assist in the work. From here
1t is conveyed to the finishing room where
the only halt is made between the rough
lumber and the beautiful finished suites and
were 1t not for the delay in drying it would
be one continued rush to the shipping de-
partment. Mr.. d. C. Clapp has charge of
this factory.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
EsrEY MANUFACTURING coMpANY.-FAcroRY b.

100000. The plant was originally estab-
lished by d. NJ. Estey and incorporated in
1878 as The Estey Manufacturing Co., the
officers being nominally the same since its
inception. The business management de-
wolves largely upon Messrs. ID. NJ. Estey
and Chas. e. Rigley who exercise judi
cious direction which entities them to the
most conspicuous merit as having achieved
notable success.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

This house looks back over period of
thirty-fve years and traces steady, healthy
growth of lis business from primitive
supply store to its present commanding
position as the leading house in the city.
To accomplish what they have attained has
required a persistent study of the wants and
needs of the public and honorable straight
forward dealings with their customers.
Three years ago they moved into the large
brick block they now occupy and provided
1t with all the paraphernalia necessary to
make 1t the most attractive In the city. 1t
has frontage of "A feet on Washington
street and is 100 feet in depth. Their stock
Is complete in every department and two
floors are utilized. The leading feature is
the dress goods department where fabrics
from the looms of this and foreign countries
are displayed in silk. velvet, wool and cot
ton from the most elegant conceits to that
for ordinary wear and they have cores
pondingy large line of trimmings, braids.
buttons, Innings, laces etc. The prices are
kept at uniformly low rate of profit
throughout, the firm adhering to the funda-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
w. K. COLLINS d co.

Pharmacists, l. Is North Washington street,
Will L. and j. w. Collins, propretors.
One of the oldest and most reliable phar-
macies in Owosso is that conducted by the
Messrs. Collins. This establishment dates
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
GEO. r. BLACK a. SON

Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies'
and Gentlemen's Furnishing goods, 100 and
Ill North Washington street, Geo. r. Black
aud Philip III. Black his son, proprietors.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
UNION MATTRESS COMPANY

Manufacturers of Excelsior, Husk, Fiber.
Wool, Moss and Hair Mattresses, Spring
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-29
The Platform Of Hon. Patrick Walsh.
the Editor Senator From
Georgia
Tho People OF All Sections Are In
Favor OF tho Income
Tax
Talk OF Lumbsr Schedules. but No Voting
Ii Was Dis,riot Day In the
House.

WAsmNGroE, May &.-The senate spent
eight hours to-day discussing free lumber.
Not = vote was taken. The ta'iG bill
places lumber In the rough on the free list.
Debate to-day was upon Hale's proposition
70 transfer lumber 10 the dutiAbIo iiat at
,he rates hxsd In the Mckinley law. 6enh-
'ors Frye And Hale. OF Maine. and Perkins
o. Oaiiornia; Mitchsll and Doiph, OF Ore
kon' wnlon states are mostly Affected In the
Iumoei 'ndnssfy' occuE led the msior po'-
"on OF the time In support OF Hale's
a"endment' 10 probable tho lumber
paragraphs viii be disposed OF Tomorrow.
Sugar nIon which the hardest fighting In
| the bill will ocour folIova W.I.h An. ,aw
a,na,or f,om G.o,s,. .,si,v.,.a .s.s,.,,' s vi"
......, Nes.
sD"''' s.seon on 'ne general sooleos of
,a''n' heierrinR 70 tho remark OF Hoar. in
q recent speech. that the south was sndsay-
oYing to ,,,n an. ,nAn.,,,.. :, NJ ~.
ia,a a. a ~" Hse
49, W. hppo"a,oA' "ash "s'
s's,eu 'ha' sns peopie OF ueorRia nsd no
hostility for the people or Industries OF
New England. lie dvelt upon Ceoroia's
extraordinary resouroes I'm raw nroans,s
a,a h., -u,.I
%. nor msuuiae'uhns iaoiities' ana sub
ini.Ieo tapulated statomsnt OF the comp
troller general OF Georgia. showing q net
inorsase I'm taxab,s yalusa for In. naut M.
,..n =, s,on o,o oo,
,'r y'a' '. e.o.'"-'.
ins senators from tho SOUTH" he said.
are asking this body to simply carry out
the pledges made 10 tbe psopls bv aha dam
oOrs,io nar,v. 20 ,sform A.. ,.,,g .nS !,
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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-05-29
THE C0MMONw wEALERs.
Many OF uegAn's Army stiii In Town, ant
Lot OF WAshingtonIaaa Aiso.


Many OF uoguns Army stlii In Town. and
Lot OF WAahingtoniaaa Also,
II was generally believed that ths great
majority Of the Hogan eommonwssleTs
who have been enoampsd al tho fair
grounds. after accepting tho offer Of the
city 10 take thsm 10 Fort Benton, would 70.
But II seems that ihey have not. Sheriff
CARTS vent up a. far as Craig yesterday 70
appoint extra Deputies 10 look out for tho
people Of ths, VICINITY during the progress
OF the Armies, and he found that less than
100 OF The HoaAnitss wore with The wagons
carrying the supplies. There Ia still at the
camp near the fair grounds 100 or 200 men.
sheriff Curtis said lass night that II this
owner OF the property near tho fair grounds
oDjso,ed 10 the men camping there, and
would complain 10 him, he would see that
they wore moved.
In the old tannsry on Park avenue thsrs
were yesterday about 100 members OF tho
Washington army. majority Of them
are young fellowa under 20. and tho older
members present the appearance Of IN
adulterAtsd hobos. The o 10 very little dis
oipiino among them and yesterday they
we're oil over the town begging. One OF
then went into Lindsay a 60. and asked
for aid. He was given small amount OF
money. he took II and joined a partner
who was waiting around the corner. and tho
two went 70 saloon and bought a can OF
beer. whioh they sat In tho shade and On.
joyed. Over At the thnnefy there was q
regular hobo camp. The lower part OF tho
houae awarmed with men and scattered
around on the outside were men sleepiuR
on the ground. . here ia no httempt at
cleanliness. and ~ the Washington srmy
follows out its intentions TO stop hoTe on
It's way east aud all the membeis conclude
10 camp on Park avenue. IL there 10 an
epidemic Aa a result IL will simply be a
natural consequences OF the neglect OF sani-
tary precautions
Lust night the Washington common
weaiers held meeting ON upper Main
at eet One Of the leaders made an appeal
10 the teople for money and clothing. lie
said they were waiting here to see what the
court was going TO do with their leader
Kelly. who 10 now In jail and who stole the
train near Arlss. He said II Kelly was
given q sentence they would elect new
leader and 10 on their way. From what
tue men say there will be several hundred
moro OF the army Ia this city THE week.
They are travelling In small squads. stenl-
ing rides on aims. They expect 10 get out
In the same way. The idea 10 abroad that
Helena is q good place TO got money and
clothing. and they arc all anxious 10 enjoy
The hospitality OF the city.
Last night Sheriff Curtis sent number
Of deputies out along the line OF the Mon
thna Cent al, 80 as 10 be prepared in caae
any attempt is made IN this county 90 steal
a train, 10 prevent 10.