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

never known such an official as day
policeman. A system of sewerage has
recently been put in, which is construct
ed upon the most scientific plan of sani-
tation and will contribute largely to the
health and general welfare. The edu-
cational facilities are the most practical
and comprehensive that it is possible to
secure and the school buildings are
handsome specimens of architecture.
A more detailed account of this depart
ment may be found in another column.
Few cities can boast of more advanced
religious sentiment than is here prev
alent. The church edifices are of in
spring exterior appearance and their
interior furnishings are attractive, lux
urious and thoroughly consistent with
the high objects to which they are dedi-
Gated. There are eleven houses of wor-
ship, nearly every denomination being
represented. Notable among them are
the new Congregational and Methodist,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

mapped out by A. l.. & b. o. Williams,
but it was not incorporated as city
until 1859, and on April 4th the first
charter election was held. Amos Gould
being elected Mayor.
Thus we pass over the events which
have eliminated in bringing about the
present importance of the Owosso of
to-day. The mighty wheels of progress
have rolled over and obliterated almost
every vestige of the original village.
Steam and electricity have superseded
water power, the destruction of the
forest has reduced the size of the river,
but in the place of bowling wilderness
we have a magnificent, modern city.
It's growth has been steady, rapid and
legitimate, having in it the elements of
permanency. There is no concentra-
ton of wealth and no transient popula-
ton. Its broad shady streets and ave-
nues abound with homes of the industri-
Gus mechanics, who are proud of their
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

streets have all been graded and
maple shade trees planted on
either side so that they will pre-
sent uniform appearance. Houses
are going up all over it, Ia hay
ing been started and 80 more will be
finished this summer. The success of
this enterprise is due to the liberality of
the owners who offer the most liberal
inducements to purchasers, giving long
time and easy payments. 1t is possible
for anyone with a little money to secure
lot which is increasing in value every
day. Messrs. Lingle & Mcdaniel have
reserved two factory sites which are
being negotiated for as they offer the
most positive inducements, being con-
venient for shipping and particularly
desirable for merchant milling bust
ness, as the d., G. III. & M. and T. & A.
A. have direct trans-lake connections
with the great northwest and grain can
be moved from the west, ground in
Owosso and re-consigned on through
rate without paying extra freight, ex-
cept stop-over charge. The city has al
ways evinced disposition to assist new
enterprises and there can be no doubt
of the early occupancy of these
desirable sites. They place build
ing restriction which guarantees
good houses, and the buildings now be-
ing erected are from modern styles of
architecture. The price of lumber en-
ables one to build cheaply and this, to-
gether with the low prices that they
have placed on the lots is selling them
rapidly. One would hardly believe that
such improvements as have been made
could be completed in so short time
and look over the plat would astonish
one who had not visited the vicinity for
month. The street cars pass directly
in front of the plat, having waiting
station at the head of Smith Avenue,
one of the main avenues of the subdivi--
sion. The title to the property is abso-
lutely clear and an abstract is furnished
free with each lot. The firm put into
the enterprise a large amount of hard
labor and energetic application and
their success is proportionate The plat
is credit TO Owosso and distined to
become the most valuable of any city
property.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

and at least one hundred more are con
templated. This we think is without a
parallel in the country. They are most.
ly medium sized houses of modern style.
The street cars are propelled by
motors and run through the principal
streets and to Corunna, the county seat,
three miles east.
The city is backed by as rich section
of farming land as the sun shines on
and the country which stretches away
in either direction is dotted with beauti-
full homes and substantial farm build
ings which attest the thrift, intelligence
and progressiveness of the agricultural
lists. Owosso has been given the pseu-
donym of maple City" from the abund-
ance of broad maple trees which adorn
nearly every street. They give it the
appearance of quietness and refinement
and add greatly to the beauty and
serenity of its homes.
From the advantages set forth it will
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
JINGLE d MCDANIEL

Real Estate Dealers, Proprietors of
the Maple Ridge Park Subdivision, Of
fees Ball and Exchange street and on
the plat. The healthy growth of city
is frequently due to the encouragement
of manufacturing and like enterprises;
in fact the inception and operation of
industries of whatsoever kind or nature
tends to more rapid sale of all realty,
proportionately of course. to the dis
lance from the business portion of the
city, primitive or improved conditions
and generally available facilities as re-
CARDS sewer, water, gas, electric fight,
proximity to street car lines, etc.
Messrs. Lingle g. Mcdaniel have made
special study of all these features and
have secured and plated II large tract
of very desirable residence property
which is known as the Maple Ridge
Park. This subdivision is located in the
most advantageous portion of the city.
The proprietors have beautified and i'm
proved every portion of it and the sale
of lots has been phenomenally large
considering that the property was only
placed on the market this spring, there
are many houses in process of erection
which is bound to increase the value of
the property. This subdivision is To-
Gated in the third ward within sixty
rods of the new school building and in
proximity to all the large factories, it
has gradual slope to the north making
it easily drained. The soil is sandy and
flowing wells, at depth of twenty-six
feet, furnish clear, cool water and while
it contains mineral properties they are
not of sufficient strength to interfere
with the water for general purposes.
The value of having flowing well on
your premises cannot be over-estimated
there is also a spring on the plat which
furnishes water in abundance. The
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

the former being erected at cost of
$35, 10000 and the latter at $25, 900. co.
They are massive, substantial structures
and of modern architectural design.
Owosso is the home of one of the best
drilled military companies in the State,
Company G, Bird Regiment, National
Guards, and their Armory is the largest
and finest building of the kind in Mich
igan. The business blocks present bold
and imposing fronts, and located on
broad, well kept streets give the city a
metropolitan appearance. The stores
give evidence of the general prosperity,
and the keen, but friendly competition
makes the cost of living comparatively
low. The wholesale trade is in its
infancy, but increased railroad facilities
has stimulated this department and ere
long Owosso will be the distributing
point for Central Michigan.
The railroads now centering here are
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee,
Michigan Central, Toledo, Ann Arbor
& Northern Michigan, and the Toledo,
Saginaw & Muskegon running between
Owosso and Muskegon. These great
lines put the city within easy communi-
cation with the great marts of trade of
the world and afford exceptional facili-
ties for the output of its products.
The press is represented by The
TINES, weekly; The Press, weekly; Shi-
awassee Reporter, weekly; The Odd
Fellow, semi-monthly; The Argus, daily
and weekly; Shiawassee American,
weekly, and The Record, Y. M. G. A.
monthly.
In building operations the city to-day
is no doubt more active than any of the
same size in the United States. There
have been forty houses completed this
spring, sixty are in process of erection
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

policy of work pursued. Prominent
school men outside our city say our
system is first-class, and this accounts
for the large number of teachers from
other towns, who visit our schools and
study its methods each term. Each
year several families move into the city
for the express purpose of giving their
children good school advantages, and
the people of the surrounding country
fully appreciate the fact that nowhere
else in this vicinity are the advantages
so great and good as here. Experienced
teachers, good libraries, complete line
of apparatus for illustration, pleasant
rooms, and thorough supervision are
certainly the essentials, and all are to
be found here. Next September our
schools will be equipped better than
ever, and will surpass in way of con-
venience any schools in central Michi-
gan. The new additions to the central
building will permit the high school to
be located wholly on the second floor,
with convenient recitation rooms, lab
oratories for philosophy and chemistry
and assembly hall. During the past
year the policy of the Superintendent
has been to place good reference libra
ries in history, geography, and nature
study in each room above the third
grade, and this feature is to be extended
in the future. BY system of exchange
in supplementary reading books, each
pupil has the advantage of five different
readers of same grade, during the year,
instead of one as formerly. The high
school has four well arranged courses
OF study, three of which admit to the
University of Michigan on diploma
This year there have been employed
thirty-five teachers, with total enroll
ment Of 1900; the high school enrolling
1856. The school is Differed as follows:
BOARD.
VIM. M. Fitzpatrick, Presidents j. c.
Shattuck, Secretary; A. E. Hartshorn,
Treasurer; III. Frieseke, M. c. Dawes
and A. M. Hume, Trustees.
SUPERVISING TEACHERS.
j. w. Simmons, Superintendent; E.
Il. Austin, Principal High School; Anna
Hurrell, Principal Emerson School;
Jennie Hurd, Principal Washington
School; w. f. Mckenzie Principal Bry-
ant School.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

city and happy and contented with their
families. Its factories and workshops
are founded upon the most substantial
basis and all through the recent bust
ness depression they have been kept
running full time, an evidence of the
foresight and sagacity of their owners.
The citizens foster and encourage every
legitimate enterprise and have paid to
the different manufacturers from the
contingent fund of the city over fifty
thousand dollars in bonuses. Their un-
stinted liberality has paid back many
times the cost, as it has given the city a
large and valuable portion of its popu-
lation. Perhaps it is due more to the
enterprise of ID. M. Estey that the city
has become so prominent in manufact-
uring pursuits as it was he that first
established factory of any considerable
Importance. The aid and assistance of
a generous city council enabled him to
extend his business and the result has
proven the wisdom of their action.
The city receives supply of pure fresh
water from artesian wells located about
one mile above the city, the plant hav-
ing been put in at a cost of upwards of
800, 100000. The Gordon system is used
and the pumping capacity is 1000, 900
gallons in twenty-four hours, giving a
supply sufficient for much larger city.
The fire department is made of volun-
teer organizations, is well disciplined
and has no superior in equipment and
efficiency. There are two hose houses
conveniently located, the system of
water works supplying an adequate
pressure to successfully combat this ele-
ment. An engine is also kept in reserve
in case it should be required The
Office of policeman is sinecure and
until the last few months the city had
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
OWOsSO CITY SCHOOLS.

The growth of the city school system
has kept pace with the development of
other business interests in the city.
The management is thorough and bust
ness like and the aim is to give the
people the best. The Superintendent
has wide personal acquaintance with
the most progressive schools and school
men in this State, rs well as in the large
cities of neighboring states, and through
these channels of information is able to
profit by the experience of others in the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
Nj. l.. STEWART & co,

Bankers, corner Washington and Ex--
BILE banking institution was founded in 1869
and enjoys the distinction of being one of
the strongest and most prudently conducted
financial enterprises in the state. The Off
ces are located in a handsome block which
is the property of Mr.. Stewart. They are
furnished with modern appliances for bank
ing including an especially constructed
burglar proof Detroit Safe Co.'s safe which
is protected with the Burton & Harris aut-
omatc actuating device and time lock.
They transact general business, accept
deposits subject to check, negotiate loans,
discount commercial paper, and fav-
or their customers, when not inconsistent,
with prudent principles of banking. They
pay four per cent interest on time deposits
and issue bank money orders payable in all
parts of Europe. Their correspondents are
First National, Detroit, First National, Chi
cago and American Exchange National,
New York. The bank has had career of
successes since its foundation by Mr.. Stew
art, having weathered all the storms oHfnan-
cial depression and proven valuable factor
in the healthy development of the city, it
being the aim of the proprietors to aid and
and assist commerce and manufacturing,
thereby promoting the banks interests as
well as the general prosperity. Mr.. Stew
art was previous to starting the bank en-
business. He has always been prominent
in financial affairs and was for eight years
county treasurer In 1884 his son Charles
d. was admitted to partnership, the firm
name becoming NJ. l.. Stewart Il Go. He
ably assists in the management of its affairs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
OWOSSO SAVINGS BANK.

1l9 North Washington street. Capital
stock, 100000; surplus, $4,000. c. s.
Williams. president; E. Salisbury, vice
president; A. ID. Whpple, cashier Do
q general banking business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-21
Is There d cinch on Inc peIicss

A rumor is being circulated to the effect
that the police do not dare to arrest the
Sunday brawlers. This run,or insinuates
that at least one Of the participants in the
fight declares that he has few facts which
he could relate concerning the police, and
which would be unpleasant for them to
hear in public. Whether this be true or
false, there is certainly reason for believ-
ing it, so long as the police allow the &C.
tenders to go UNPUBLISHED. There are many
respectful le citizens who are disposed to re-
gard with disgust the palpable attempts Of
the chief Of police and some under him, to
make politics their principal business and
enforcement of the law an assistance to
that corrupt end rather than duty, to per-
form which they were appointed and are
Pal by the city.
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THE sULrAN's FAvoRIrE.

Thursday evening Feb. %, the vivacious
little actress and dancer Ullie Akerstrom
will present the queen of all comedies,
The Sultan's Favorite," at the Opera
house. "Zuluna, the favorite, is a picture,
perfect gem in its entirety and the prop
erty of an enthusiast, by name Josiah Hop
kins.' He takes delight 10 showing it to
bis friends, and is proud in the possession
of so costly work Of art, for it certainly
represents fabulous rum of money. But
when the picture becomes living reality
then Josah's troubles commence. Just in
agine man with wife and an aunt that
is always looking for something to find fault
about" becoming possessed of lovely
young girl, and she an inmate of his own
house with no possible chance to get rid Of
her, and you can come pretty near guessing
the circumstances that will naturally arise
under such conditions. He gets into all
manner of funny predicaments, but finally
sells her as picture to bachelor friend,
who is in love with her, thus regaining the
affection of his family and peace for him
self. The dance la chromotope, 10 be ID
troduced between the second third acts, is
a work of art in itself, and fitting COM
panion to this most laughable comedy.
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OF Farm Interest.

The last bulletin issued from the Ex-
pertinent Station at Fl. Collins, Colorado,
& contains an accouct Of interesting expert
ments which showed that in the irrigated
portions Of Colorado alfalfa is more pro-
itable crop than corn. One of The most
valuable bulletins which have bet n received
At this office is No. s., from the expert
ment station connected With the univer-
sity of Wisconsin. From this station cir
cular letters were sent on. to more Than
four hun ired dairy farmers and breeders OF
dairy .to:k 10 ali parts Of The United States
and Canada, asking for information con-
Germ ng the f. edin, Of n il,h coss. The
title Of the bulletin Is lone Hun ired An err
lean Rations for Dairy Covs," ard the re-
sult. obtained from the large amount Of in
for nation collected il exceedingly valuable.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Augusta are hereby notified
70 meet in general caucus at Meonian hall on
Tuesday evening, February nth, for the purpose
ported Mt the municipal election, March 18TH
The city committee have decided to hold the
caucus under the following conditions and plan.:
man; AIR. Russell S. Bradbury and Arthur l..
Handy will act as secretaries. The voting in the
caucus will be conducted under the plan of the
Australian ballot. One booth will be erected, and
the ballot box will be under the charge of the
chairman and secretaries. The check lists will be
used.
Republican desiring to vote will 80 to the two
persons in charge of the check list of the ward in
which he Votes and If his name is found up IN the
st. 1t will be che ked and he will be given bal.
lot. He eau take his ballot, retire to the booth.
put cross against the name of the person for
whom he desIres 10 vote. After thus fixing his
ballot he can deposit it in the presided over
by the chairman and secretaries.
The city committee will. on tine morning of the
day OF The caucus. publish in the newspapers a
list Of the candidates TO be voted for. They will
place upon the ticket any name which any 10 Re-
the ticket provided the candidate consents in
writing. Blank space will be left on the tick SO
that every voter, If he wants 10 vote TO one other
than hose name is on the ticket, can write upon
the ticket his choice. There will also be printed
npon the ticket the two words PLURALITY and
MAJORITY. and each voter is requested to ex
OF these words, whether he desire this nomna
ton to be made by plurality or major ty and a
decision of the majority thus voting shall govern
this nomination.
The following persons have charge OF the check
lists, and the pills will be open from five o'clock
until eight +. NJ. At eight O'Clock the Chairman
snail declare thu polls closed and he and the sec
re:arics will count the votes and announce the re-
suit.
Ward !, Walter C. Packard and Chas Il. Hoxie;
Ward 2, Frank +. whitney and Geo. n. Bangs
Ward 3, Daniel Noycs and jos. NJ. Cada cite;
Ward 4, l.. Dalton and Geo. M. Bean; Ward s.
William II. Allen and Fyaucisco ID. Colburn;
Ward 8, Herbert l.. Strickland and Wren :.
Malcolm; Ward Z, Herbert NJ. Cross aud Dan el
Il Fost.r.
The nominations to the city committee must he
made before four O'Clock on Monday, February
2,th, in order that the committee may have the
ballo.s properly printed. Per order
Republican City Committee.
Augusta, Me, Feb 20. 1s!4
feb2ldtd
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WARD 1.

The Republicans of Ward 1. arc requested to
meet at waverly Hall. Monday, r. b'uary 60, Tor
the purpCs of nominating ward officers.
caucos under the following condit ons and plans
MIR. walter d. Stlnson will preside as chairman (;
Mr. T.. Y. Bascomb as tecretrry.
Mr.. A. d Russell and Mr.. II. Eugene Smith will
have charge of tie check lists and the polls will be
open from 80 to 30 l.. M.
The same method of voting will be followed AZ
sat forth In the call for the city caucus. and the
tickets will be made NJ in the tame mannsr and
printed after the ZANE form rs therein set forth.
Immediately after the cl0-c IF the polls the
votes will be counted by the chairman ana secie-
tarv and the result announced by the chairman.
The nominations 10 the ward committee must
be made before six O'Clock Saturday, February "a,
in order that the ballots may be- properly pinfs d.
Per order. Ward Committee.
Augusta, Me, Feb. 81, 1894.
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Prize Poultry.

A gentleman living on Melville street
thinks he is entitled to enter the lists of
Kennebec poultrymen whose achievements
or rather the achievements Of whose hen
have recently been made public. Heis the
proud possessor of IS hens and since last
August he has gathered from their nets
Just seven eggs. This story is true notwith-
standing the general impression that 10 il
an unlucky number.
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DIxEY AND RIcE's BIG BrRLEsouE cox-
PANY.

DIxEY AND RIcE's BIG BrRLEsQuE CON-
PANT.
Next Tuesday evening Dixey, supported
by Rice's Big Burletque Company, will
plsy At the Opera house, and the seats will
80 on sale at 8 A. NJ. Saturday.
The charm Of Henry E. Dixey, "a Adonis,
il greater than ever, for the houses are
packed wherever be appears and all the
merry features are received with - much
genuine enjoyment as ever. Now that
Rice's Big Burlesque Company is support
irg Henry E. Dizzy, new interest is given
10 the attraction. New and taking features
are being constantly added and already
there is performance of novelties ia
Adonis in comparison with any previous
production. Dixeys hold on the public is,
if possible, greater than ever. Many peo-
pie have remarked, upon seeing his famous
impersonation of Henry Irving, that he en-
tiers into the spirit of it more seriously than
ever before and the re merit of hi, imper-
sonation is proportion ately increased. Rice's
Big Burlesque Company is most complete
organization, being comprised of 65 persons
and couple carloads of scenery and ef-
fects. The presentation here will be the
same in every way as at the Park Theatre,
Boston.
Henry Z. Dixey, heading Rics's Big Bur-
lesque, in Adonis, 10 playing to the capacity
of the theatres wherever he appears, and
the drawing power of this merry burlesque,
which has hsen good enough to last for ten
years, seems not to diminish in the least.
Dixey's hold on the public is, if possible,
greater than ever.
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TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
Lincoln.

Following are the real estate transfers in
Lincoln county for the week ending Feb.
II, 1894.
BooTHBAY--HattieE Seavey ct al to Andrew
o. Montgomery, land. 81.
BR,sToL-LoriDg II Fossetts heirs to Arad
Lsughton, homestead, 4425.
DAMARIscoTTA-Ambroie G. Turner to Flint
& Stet.on. land and building, 81.
JEFfERsoN-Solomon Potter estate to town Ct
Jefferson, land, i5a; Rus estate to .ame, iana.
90 cts Aud,ew Sidelug ger estate 10 same. nd.
so cts Chas Mpnsey estate to same. land, - 81 !;
James Heat, estate to ssme, land, rs cts; JAS
Carlston estate to same, land. u o. -
MA DOBoRo--Etiza Simmons ~sfa e 10 Elizt
Gcnthper, iapd ana bui dings, s2c0, Fled. rick
Ienner 10 Simon Bonner, and, 90.