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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Special Offerings.
MAIN FLOOR.
DRESS :: GOODS

2e inch Dress PIaids, i'm a
variety of cOlOrings, &C yard.
Double Fold Dress PIaids, per-
feet imitation OF the high grade
plaisas, ~ i-o and SC yard.
AZ inch Novelties BrOche Suit
lngs nm plain cOIOrs, also
ch:sngeables; notice the width,
for csc yard.
Our line of SOC Novelty SUITE
ings are all wool, SO inches
wide, i'm very stylish mixtures,
good weight, soc yard.
ALI wool soc Twills, i'm a full
lime OF cOlOrs, 39c yard.
Novelties i'm Silk and Wool
Mixtures, 40. inches wide, IA very
popular fabric this season, only
soc yard.
40 inch All Wool India Serges,
75c quality, i'm all the fall
shades, for soc yard.
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Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to every
glass of impure water you drink. The genuine
only manufactured by Dr. Siegert s. Sons Ask
your druggist.
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"RUMFoRD FALLS AND RANGLEY
LAKE"

"Ths Swift River Railroad an Assured
Patchwork to Commence at Once-The
Great Sportsman's Resort and Lumber
Region to be Opened.
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The New Horsford's Baking Powder is .


A teaspoonful contains 40 per cent more
raising power than the best of other kinds.
and 1t excels in purity and healthfulness.
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Black Moire Silk.

The Heaviest Black Surah
SILK ever sold i'm this city for soc
yard.
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Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castorias
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BASKETS.

The balance of our stock of
Baskets to be closed regardless
of cost.
Rattan Clothes Baskets,sQ
size Slx9O inches, regular price
$I.OO. Closing out price Csc.
Willow Baskets, size 81 by %
inches, Irregular price $l.25.
Closing price S5c.
Rattan Baskets, size IS by IS
inches, regular price $1.OO. Now
69c.
Willow Baskets, size 90 by l6
inches, regular price S5c. Now
6Oc each.
Willow Baskets, % by l5
inches. Marked from Csc to
soc.
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CLOSING OUT
OUR STOCK
Kitchen
furnishings !!

Must be closed this week to
make room for our regular
stock of Linens and House.
keeping Goods.
To-day will be a great
sale OF Baskets at the following
prices.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
OWOSSO STEAM DYE WORKS.

2OG Exchange street, Irving NJ. Andrus,
proprietor. While this industry has only
been established in Owosso since March IA,
of the present year, the progressive spirit
that controls its operations has brought it
into such favorable notice that Mr.. Andrus
is crowded with work all the time. He
handles all work that pertains to the bust
ness, dyes and cleans mems clothing, Silks
worsteds, gloves and feathers, cleans lace
curtains, dry cleans and colors chenille cur
tains and makes a speciality of colorng
fabrics of any kind. lie does all all his own
work and gives particular attention to out
side orders, which may be sent either by
mail or express, the charges being the same
as though the customer were present in per-
son. Mr.. Andrus learned his trade in Kali
amazoo, having had six years experience.
He was engaged with G. A. Seeley, being
in partnership with him for some time.
This is his first venture by himself and Is
proving very successful. He is an expert
dyer and prominent exponent of the bust
ness.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
HALL BROTHERS

Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 1873 West
Main street, w. 4. Il l.. G. Hall proprie-
tors. A resume OF the leading merchants
and representative citizers of Owosso would
be incomplete without special mention being
made of the firm forming the caption of this
article. The principals inaugurated their
enterprise in 1891 and utilize two floors and
basement of commodious brick store; en-
ploying FIVE assistants. The stock carried
and displayed embraces wide variety of
goods in fancy and staple groceries and pro-
visions, the local trade being exceptionally
large. They make specially of fruits and
have large jobbing trade, making ship
ments TO all parts of the state, both upper
and lower penipsulas. They purchase for
cash, all produce offered and are large ship
pers of this commodity. The members of
the firm are both natives of Owosso and
have been called upon to fill many positions
of trust Mr.. w. K. Hall fills the Office of
city treasurer, being elected on the republi
can ticket. lie is also prominent in the
tx Ps" and Maccabees.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
pARKILL a. SON

Drugs and Medicines, 2i1 North Wash
ing street. This leading pharmacy dates its
foundation from 1865, when it was estab-
lished by the late DIR. Parkill who remained
the senior member of the firm until his
death, which occurred Nov. %. 1898. 1t re-
presents the most complete establishment OF
the kind in Owosso and occupies two floors
and basement of the commodous brick store
which is stocked with all kinds of pure
drugs, oils, hair, tooth and nail brushes, ex-
tracts, ellxers, perfumery, pharmaceutical
preparations. proprietary medicines and all
kinds of toilet articles. Particular attention
is given TO compromising physicians pre-
scripticns, either day or night. The furni-
ture and fixtures of tie store are of natural
wood, artistically arranged, presenting an
inviting and attractive appearance. Two
competent and courteous statesmen are en-
ployed and customers receive polite and
prompt attention. Mr.. Stanley e. Parkill
is the sole proprietor no change having been
made in the firm name. He is prominent in
business and social circles and thoroughly
understands every detail of his large bust
ness.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
OWOSSO BOILER WORKS

Manufacturers of Boilers, Breechings,
Smoke Stacks, Tanks. and all kinds OF
Sheet Iron Work, Feed Water Heaters and
Steam Fittings. Works, South Washington
street, G. f, VanCamp and j. II. BRANDED
proprietors. The only important represen-
tatives of this branch of trade in Owosso is
the aforementioned firm, who have been i'm
operation for three years, their business
having increased to such an extent that they
have Outgrown their present quarters and
are now seeking more commodious plant.
The character of the work accomplished by
them bears the stamp of superiority. as both
the proprietOrs are practical and expert
mechanics and personally superntend every
department of their works. They have in
their employ only men on whom they can
place the utmost reliance and as result
they have met with the most gratifying
results. Mr.. Van Camp was born in Mich
igan, but removed with his parents when
very young to Ohio, where he learned his
trade in Cleveland He afterwards became
foreman i'm the same shop. and was also
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
Johnson 4 HENDERSON

Druggists and Booksellers, l20 North
Washington street, John q. johnson and
John M. Henderson. This prominent and
well patronized pharmacy and book store was
founded by DR.. Bagg, the present owners
succeeding him four years ago. They have
a very attractive store and aside from full
and complete stock of drugs, medicines,
proprietary and toilet articles, and a well
equipped prescription department they also
handle books, stationery, periodicals aud all
the articles to be found in first-class book
store. Mr.. johnson is native of Ypsilanti,
Michigan, ami has had nineteen years eX-
perience in the business. Mr.. Henderson
comes from Pontiac, Michigan, and has
been engaged in the drug trade eight years.
five years in Owosso, and graduate of the
Illinois College of Pharmacy, of Chicago.
Both are registered pharmacists and make a
specially of prescriptions. They are reliable
and accurate and may be depended upon as
they dispense only the purest, freshest and
most wholesome medicines.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
A. j. PRINDLE

Furniture, Dry Goods, Notions, Crockery,
Glassware, etc., 100 Exchange street. The
stock of this store embraces nearly all the
essentials for furnishing home including
parlor, kitchen and bedroom furniture, a
full and complete line of dry goods, kitchen
hardware of every description, lamps,
crockery, glassware, stationery, etc., besides
an endless variety of second hand goods.
The premises occupy a commodious three
story brick building the first floor and base
melt being utilized. A speciality is made
of crockery and notions and three competent
and courteous assistants are employed. Mr..
Prindle is native of Iowa, coming to Mich
igan 20 years ago, first to Ludington thence
removing to Owosso six years ago. He has
gained the confidence and esteem of all the
citizens by his liberal and honest dealings
and is consequently in receipt of a large
patronage.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
JOHN COMERFORD

Plumber, Steam and Gas Filter, No. 213
Ball street. This business was established
in 1890 Mr.. Comerford coming here from
Flint Michigan, where he had been en-
ployed eleven years for one firm Messrs.
Wood & Atwood, which of itself is proof
enough to establish his ability to do any
kind of plumbing or gas fitting that may be
entrusted to him. He also deals largely in
plain and galvanized iron and lead pipes,
pumps, hydrants, etc. Mr.. Comerford's
business has developed into highly success
full conditions under competent and enter
prising management. He is enabled to
execute any order for work in his line
promptly and in the most satisfactory man.
ner, and makes estimates for plumbing,
steam and gas fitting, and carries full line
of all articles incident to the plumbing bus
mess and its varied branches and can supply
any demand on short notice. The building
occupied is of brick two stories high and
basement. Mr.. G. occupies the first floor
for shop and basement for storage. EN-
ployment Is given three hands the year
round. Mr.. Comerford as an able and en-
ergetic business man and a valuable factor
to the city of Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
M. d. COREY

Cleanliness is next to Godliness,n and
the scrupulous cleanliness which pervades
every department of this laundering estab-
lisement Is noteworthy feature. 1t has
been eight years since Mr.. M. ID. Corey
established laundry business in Owosso.
de having bought out the business from a
Mr. +. Brown afterwards removing to his
present location No. $50 Main street, where
he occupies comfortable one story frame
building 44x70 feet in dimensions and
equipped with all modern machinery and
appliances for the speedy transaction of the
business, such as ironers, mangles, and
polishing machines. The capacity being
upwards of 500 shirts per day, collars, cuffs
and other wearing apparel in proportion.
Mr.. Corey also does an extensive business
in carpet cleaning in the spring and fall
months. He gives constant employment to
twelve hands the year round. Mr. Corey
has an extensive trade with the surrounding
towns having Offices where work is received
and delivered within radius of fifty miles.
Mr.. Corey is native of Michigan, born
and raised in Ionia, and after serving many
years in the laundering business started in
on his own hook, and we are pleased to
state has made a great success.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
THE LAKE ICE COMPANY

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ice.
Office, 216 Comstock street. Storage house,
foot of Hickory street. Hiram Oliver. pro-
prietor. The citizens of Owosso have a
valuable auxiliary to their comfort and con-
venience in this industry, as it is source
of supply for the very purest crystal, lake
ice, its facilities and capacity enabling it to
provide superior article in any desired
quantity. Mr.. Oliver has both river and
lake ice, operating houses at Hopkins Lake
and on the banks of the Shiawassee. He
has number of wagons for supplying the
city trade and does considerable shipping.
The plant was established by Mr.. Sergeant
some ten years ago but has been conducted
by Mr.. Oliver for five years. He has had a
broad experience in the business having
previous to purchasing here been engaged in
the same trade at Bay City. His ice gives
the best satisfaction and the rates charged
places it within the reach of all.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
S. DONDERO

Fruits and Nuts, No. 10 West Main st.
The above named gentleman established
some five years ago in Owosso, fruit and
nut stand, beginning in small way with a
stand on street corner. 1t has grown to
such proportions that today Mr.. Dondero
occupies large store where he keeps in
stock rare and large variety of foreign and
domestic fruits, nuts, etc., bananas, oranges,
lemons, figs, dates, peanuts, peaches, pears,
plums and cherries in season. A speciality
is made of California fruits which are
bought in large lots by Mr.. Dondero, and
some of the smaller outside towns and viii
lagos are supplied, such as st. Johns, Alma,
Corunna, Durand and others. Mr.. Dondero
occupies the first and second floor and base
ment of fine two story brick store, No. 10
west Main street. The business is con-
Quoted under enterprisng and progressive
principles and is carried on all the year
round Mr.. Dondero is hustler and
always has the first goods in their season.
His store Is neat and lastly arranged and
his customers are among the best citizens of
Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
owOsSo BorTLING WORKS

&. Il. Radford, proprietor, Water street,
foot OF Exchange. The enjoyment derived
from the use of the delicious sparkling car
donated beverages prepared by new and
improved processes are we'll known to all
and as an inyigorating, health producing
tonic they are pronounced by physicians 10
be of inestimable value. The business was
established eleven years ago by Messrs. G.
b. Radford and w. +. Sullivan, the latter
gentleman retiring two years later. Mr..
Radford has since conducted the business
himself and has made 1t great success. He
does his own bottling and has become ex-
pert In producing first class goods, his pro-
duct being pronounced the equal of any In
the state. Ginger ale, birch beer, straw
berry, chocolate, lemon cream soda, orange
cider, and cherry wine. are among his
brands and on these he has large trade i'm
Owosso and the adjoining towns. He en-
ploys two men and one team. his trade
territory extending throughout the state,
his goods are in great demand and large
orders are shipped by rail daily. Mr.. Rad
ford Is a reliable business man and the large
|, ale he has for his goods indicate their value.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

Millinery, Fancy Goods, Embroderies,
GLOVES and Underwear, 12l north Washing
ton street. A valuable auxiliary to the
many departments OF business conducted in
Owosso is the ladies' supply store conducted
by Mrs. Harrington. 1t has had success
full career covering period of nearly
quarter of century and has come to be an
almost indispensable mart of trade for the
ladies' of Owosso and vicinity. All the
leading styles and shapes in hats and bon
nets are displayed, Mrs. Harrington being a
criterion on fashions and nothing leaves the
establishment without undergoing her crit
ical inspection. The department devoted to
ladies' furnishing goods contains all the
latest novelties and the stock of silks is the
largest to be found in the city. A speciality
is made of fancy jewelry and hair orna-
ments. Employment is furnished nine
competent assistants whose time is fully
occupied by tue business. The original
location was on the site now occupied by
the OwOsso Savings Bank and Mrs. Har-
rlngton then had a partner, Miss Teenie
Dunn. The present location was secured
five years ago and ample room is provided,
both floors of the building being utilized.
A success has been made by persistent work
and the strictest adherence TO honest meth
DDS.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
InnN BROOKS a. SON

Dealers in Coal, Wood, Lime, Grain,
Feed, Produce. etc., 1908 West Main street,
John Brooks and f. E. Brooks, his son,
proprietors. For nearly quarter of GEN.
fury this firm has been doing business al
the same stand, the original name being
Brooks 81 Boughton then Brooks & Temple.
ton, later E. M. Brooks and in 1890 the
present owners became the proprietors. The
business conducted covers many of the lead
ing articles of commerce, including coal,
wood, lime, cement, rock plaster, -four,
feed, hay, straw, grain of all kinds, salt,
land plaster, sewer pipe, drain tile, etc.,
and specially is made of Zels-guano, fer
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
S. III. WHALEN

Jeweler, 107 North Washington street.
The original foundation of this enterprise
dates from 1862 when Mr.. Whalen opened
store here, continuing for three years,
when he decided to remove to Holly, Mich
igan. He returned in 1886 and was for
several years in the postofice building, re-
moving to his present location when the
postmaster secured the new location. He
does large business in repairing watches,
clocks and jewelry, and diamond setting.
He makes a specially of repairing fine
watches and is very proficient in this line Of
work. His long career in business is a
sufficient guarantee of his reliability. He
is native of Ohio but has been wolverine
for many years.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
GEORGE BELL.

Manufacturer of all the Baked Goods he
sells. specially is made of hop yeast and
glute and germ, also dealer in confection-
cry, No. 1907 W. Main street. This bust
ness was established three years ago at No.
III Exchange street, removing to his present
location two years ago. The building occu-
pied is two story frame, especially fitted
up for the business, we'll equipped and pro-
vlded with all the essentials for the expedi-
tious conduct of the business, including new
machinery, bake ovens etc. and his goods
are guaranteed to be pure, clean and una
dulterated. Four hands are employed.
Tie trade territory embraces not only
Owosso, but is extended through the neigh
boring towns and villages in the county.
The goods manufactured are of superior
quality and grade Mr.. Bell is a native of
England where he served as an apprentice
for number of years, finally going into
business for himself before coming to
America four years ago.. He has worked
at the bakers trade since a boy of eleven
years of age, consequently is well acquainted
with every detail of the business. Mr.. Bell
is rising young merchant of commendable
business qualifications which will continue
to afford him the most gratifying success.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
ADAM nEcKERr

Merchant Tailor. Mr.. Deckert estab-
lished this business FIVE years ago at his
present quarters, No. 113 South Washing
ton street. He now has in his employ
eleven hands, who are experienced in this
line of business, and he is therefore enabled
TO turn out the best and latest fashions in
mems clothes to suit the most fastidious
taste. Mr.. Deckert has been resident a
of Owosso a number of years and is well
known as man of prominence I'm business
circles, his establishment is identified as
successful and prominent, carrying the 6n-
est stocks of imported and domestic fabrics
and executing orders for gentlemen'S gar.
ments in the most fashionable and highly
artistic manner. Mr.. Deckert personally
p2ripiends ever department of the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

tilizcrs of all kinds, also anthracite and BIZ
luminous coal In 1890 Messrs. Brooks 4;
Son put in feed grinder with capacity of
six tons per day, custom and feed grinding
being done for farmers, the grinding capac-
ity being such that an ordinary load may be
ground in few minutes. a fifteen horse
power gas engine runs this machine as well
as the elevator and cleaning machinery
which is capable OF elevating 1000 bushels
per day with storage capacity of 1000 BUSH
els. They keep in stock large quantities
of feed and have large local trade for this
commodity. The main store is substan-
tial two story brick building, they also hav-
ing elevator, storehouses, coal sheds and
other auxiliary buildings required by their
large business. They employ three compe-
tent assistants and have large trade with
farming community. The firm have high
reputation for fair and honest dealings and
are among the most prominent trade factors
of Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
JOHNSON BAKING COMPANY

Manufacturers of Bread, Crackers. Cakes,
and Confectionery. Factory, Corunna road.
Salesroom and warehouse, 213 North Wash
ington street, Z NJ. Johnson, A. w. John
son, j. Grant Tannehill and j. ID. Foster
propretors. This thriving enterprise was
founded by E. M. johnson eight years ago,
the present partnership dating from July 20,
1898, since which time its growth has been
steady and constantly increasing until now
it constitutes one OF the most important
wholesale enterprises in the city. The
buildings consist of a commodious factory
5sx60 feet in dimensions, two stories and
basement, which is provided with the most
complete apparatus for baking crackers and
biscuit and large brick retail store and
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

do custom grinding and produce graham
flour, granulated and coarse meal, feed, etc.
They employ six men and their trade terri
tory is largely in the northern part of Mich
igan. They purchase all the grain offered
and have storage capacity for 5000 bushels
of grain and they also buy and ship large
quantities of hay in season. Messrs. Dewey
IL Stewart are also proprietors of the Owosso
Breeding Stables, owning the famous horse
Louis Napoleon, who is probably the sire of
more speedy horses than any other stallion
in Michigan. They also own Bonnie
Wilkes" "Major Mapes" and Colonel
Mapes," which are in service at their farm
Mr.. Dewey is native of Oakland county.
Michigan; he has filed the Office of Mayor
aud Alderman of the city and many offices
of trust. Mr.. Stewart has also represented
his ward in the city councils. The firm is
one of the most solid factors in our trade
relations and are representative and sub
stantial men of business.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
f. II. BANISTER


Wholesale and retail Grocer, liz North
Washington street. For fifteen years this
saouse has been source of supply for the
necessities of life and during this time Mr..
Banister has always been connected with it,
first in 1879 as Lawrence IL Banister. con-
street. then selling out he formed part
lnership as Duff IL Banister, doing bust
mess for two years on Main street. He
sold out his interest here and went into
business alone in the Wesener block where
The remained six years before purchasing the
block now occupied, in 1892 He occupies
the three floors and basement of commodi-
4Ous building and besides a large retail trade
2le does considerable jobbing i'm adjoining
Towns. His stock includes general line of
staple and fancy groceries, canned goods,
dried fruits, sugars, molasses and provisions
which on account of his large trade are kept
fresh and inviting. His store is always neat
and attractive and eight polite and attentive
;saIespeople are employed. A specially is
made of teas coffees and spices in which
department he has an exceptionally large
trade on account of the superior class of
goods handled. Mr. Banister is native of
Ann Arbor and was engaged with Newcomb
Endicott & Co., dry goods merchants of De-
troit before coming to Owosso to engage in
business. His success has been gained by
deserving it and making his customers
interests paramount to his own. He is the
aeader of low prices and his goods all bear
the stamp of genuneness.