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

Commission Merchants, 41S South Wash
ington street. Clark w. Aiken and Oscar
II. Carrier, proprietors. The establishment
of new industries in Owosso Is always well
coined by the TIMES and the favorable
auspices under which Messrs Aiken q
Carrier have started out promise them a full
measure OF success. They occupy large
new frame structure, 40x10O feet in dimen-
sioDs, and have a full stock of flour. feed.
hay and straw. They have also secured
the agency for Walter A. Woods harvest
ing machines, and in addition are stocking
their yard with all kinds of building mete-
rial, 1t being their intention to carry all kinds
OF lumber both rough and dressed i'm hard
and soft wood. They make speciality of
feed and grain and three men are engaged
in the business all the time. They report n
favorable trade thus far. Mr. Aiken has
always resided within short distance of
the city. MIR. Carrier having formerly been
baggageman on the T. d A. A. railroad
both are hustllng young business men this
being their first venture i'm mercantile
business for themselves. They are worthy
and reliable and entitled TO the patronage
hey are receiving.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. cor
ner North Washington and Exchange
streets. Perhaps the leading and most
important house engaged in the boot and
shoe business is that conducted by Mr.. Sal
isbury. His store has q very attractive
appearance being finished in Oak and
shelved from floor to ceiling, all available
space being used by his large stock. 1t
is "a x 70 feet in dimensions, two floors
being utilized. The second floor of his
building Is fitted up into hall, it being the
location of the Owosso Business College.
Mr.. Salisbury handles the product of the
best factories In the country, making spe-
cialty of ladies' and mems fine shoes, carry
ing the best line of any house In the city.
Repairing and custum work Is also feature
of his business. He employs two courteous
and Obliging clerks and one shoemaker.
Mr.. Salisbury established his business In
1887 and has made study of the wants of
of his trade and consequently has large
and furnishing business. He has has high
standing as merchant, is a prominent
member of the Methodist church and a
Mason with the degree of K. T.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
G. III. CURREY

Groceries and provisions, also dealer i'm
fresh and salt fish, oysters fruits. butter,
cheese, eggs and canned goods of all kinds.
This business was established i'm 1893 by
Messrs. Shelton & Currey and conducted
by them until March 9Th, 1894 when Mr.
Shelton retired. Mr.. Currey assuming the
entire control and since that time he has
continued it with marked success. The
building occupied Is a three story brick,
22xS0 feet in dimensions No. Ill East Main
street. The first floor is used for the trans
action of the business while the basement is
used for the storage of goods. Three clerks
IRE employed and delivery wagon is kept
for the accommodation of customers Mr..
Currey enjoys large and steadily expanding
trade in the city as he aims to keep nothing
but the best of groceries and as a result has
obtained the leading and best trade of the
city. MIR. Currey is public spirited and
takes prominent part in whatever conduces
to the sure advancement of public interests.
He is experienced in his line of trade i'm
which he invests the qualities which COM
mand recognition and success and is well
liked as business man and citizen.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
Fl. M. POST

Dealers In Shelf and Heavy Hardware,
Paints. Oil and Glass. No. 902 West Main
street. Mr.. Post established this business
some eight years ago, and after con-
tinuing for about four years he found 1t
necessary to have more room, and built
his present two story brick building. he
occupying both the upper and lower floors,
the facilities being most advantageously
situated for the business, the building being
25x77 feet In dimensions. The first floor is
used as q salesroom and Office and the sec
ond floor storage and as workshop for the
manufacture of galvanized and tin roofing,
cave troughing, etc. Mr.. Post also deals in
paints, oils, glass, putty and in timers
supplies, shelf and heavy hardware, tnware.
sheet iron, and roofing material, Of all kinds
and in great variety. He deals largely with
the farmers throughout the county. Mr..
Post is native of Shiawassee county,
but resided some years in Hart, Michigan,
before coming to Owosso five years ago.
He is an influential citizen and business
man of irreproachable integrity. He is also
alderman for the first ward.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
j. w. EARLE

Bakery, Confectionery and Fruits, 112
Exchange street. This enterprising house
has evinced the progressive tendencies that
characterize so many of OwossO's business
men. It was established four years ago
and the success attending the industry was
such that two years ago Mr.. Earle removed
to his present location which is a handsome
three story brick block with depth of so
feet and frontage of % feet on Exchange
street. His ovens have capacity of between
six and seven hundred loaves Of bread per
baking and cakes, rolls, pies, etc. in pro-
portion. He also handles a complete line
OF choice CONNECTIONS and fruits in season,
this trade being mostly local though a job
bling trade which is constantly increasing is
maintained. Four competent hands are en-
ployed in the various departments. Mr.
Earle is native of Hastings county. On
taiio, and started this business immediat Jly
on locating here. The interests of his Gus
toners are faithfully guarded at all times,
consequently his success.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSE

j. S. Schleider, proprietor, corner North
Washington and King streets. The city of
Owosso has in this enterprise one of the
most important factors in identifying its
homes and improving the appearance of its
lawns, parks and cemeteries. While it has
only been established three years and part
If the time not in operation, 1t now has a
most complete collection of potted plants,
roses, carnations and other popular floral
varieties to be found usually in only the
larger cities. There are three houses, each
16x60 which furnish inadequate room for
the large number of specimens exhibited
flowers which are not only furnished to the
local trade but may be sent by mail or
express to any part of the country. Orders
for weddings, balls. funerals, banquets etc.
are promptly filed as the cold storage rooms
always contain large number of cut roses
and flowers. Mr.. Schleider, with the assist
ance of his sister, does all the propagating of
the plants, he being a natural botaDlst. his
work being pleasure rather than task.
For twenty years he has grown the higher
grades OF flowers, becoming so proficient
and successful that he concluded to give the
citizens the benefit of his knowledge. Since
starting he has been accorded liberal pat
rOnage and visit to his greenhouses will
we'll repay the time spent. Mr.. Schleider
has just purchased thee acres of land out
side the city limits where a large range of
greenhouses will be erected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
ROLLIN POND
years.

Dealer in Marble and Granite Cemetery
Work, Building Stone and Architectural
Stone Work of all kinds, 800 to $40 WASH
ington street. An industry which has done
much to beautify burial grounds through
out Central Michigan is that of Mr.. Rollin
Pond, who established his works here in
June 1886. The demand for his excellent
work was such that he soon had to secure
more commodious quarters and he purchased
the property where he is now located and
made such improvements as were necessary
for the success of his business. 1t is 5Ox75
feet in dimension and employment is fur
nished from four to eight men, Mr.. Pond
exhibits number of beautiful monuments
and headstones which are marvels of the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

sculptors art and demonstrate his ability to
furnish anything that may be desired in his
line. His works will well repay visit to
lovers of fine art, as his stock includes many
unique and costly urns and vases in Italian
marble and other foreign stone. He also
supplies lawn vases, mantels, table tops and
bracket shelves, besides counter tops and
everything in the marble line. His trade is
not confined to the city but extends to all
parts of the state, some of his largest jobs
having been put up in Detroit. Mr.. Pond
has had over II years experience. came here
from Corunna where he had been engaged
in the same business, starting for himself in
the spring of 1887. He Is a responsible and
trustworthy merchant and work entrusted
to his care always gives the utmost satisfac-
ton.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
GEORGE WELTE

Commercial Photographer, all kinds of
commercial work and photograph views a
specially, Office and parlors over No. 107
north Washington street. The above named
business was established by the Messrs.
Moore Brothers in 1888 and purchased by
Mr.. Welte in 1891. The gallery which is
one of the finest In the state is 25xl00 feet
In area and fitted up with all the latest and
most improved apparatus and appliances
known to the art. The reception room is
model of neatness and contains very hand
some furniture and carpets, while the show
cases are filed with elegant samples of his
work. Mr.. Welte has fine lenses and the
only complete commercial outfit In Owosso,
in fact this is considered one of the best
photograph establishments between De-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

troit and Grand Rapids. He makes spec
ialty of cabinets which he sells at three and
four dollars dozen and also of opal work.
Mr.. Welte's studio is largely fitted up with
special reference to the purpose for which
it was intended. His customers are to be
found everywhere Within radius of thirty
miles. In the work Of enlarging he uses
the bromide process by means of which a
fac smile of a crayon drawing can be OBJ
tanned, also the crayon work itself. This
opal work consists of making photographs
transparent on glass, very artistic process.
He also gives lessons in oil and pastel
paintings, crayon drawings, water color
portraits, etc. Mr.. Welte is more than an
ordinary photographer, he is an artist of
merit, and his work everywhere excites the
admiration of the critical
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08
CITY NEWS DEPOT

Mr.. W. Broad has recently removed from
his old stand formerly in the post office to
his present location No. 1o7 N. Washington,
where he now occupies one half of ID. L.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

machinery including planners, matches and
all other appliances that may be found In a
first class factory. Mr. Mason has been In
business In Owosso for sixteen years and Is
we'll known and highly respected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-08

ants and families patronizing the house very
extensively. Mr. Barrie was born in Baden,
Germany, in 1865, coming to America in
1882, soon after locating in Owosso, where
he has resided ever since, aud enjoys the
esteem and confidence of the entire COM
munity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04
FROM NORTH TEXAS TOWNS
A RARE OLD hook AT THE HILLS
MORO FAIR.


Hlllsboro. Tex, oct. 3.--The article
from this place in today's Gazette in
which mention was made Of newspa-
per printed at Vincennes. Ind, Of date
OF 1872. and three commissions signed
by Thomas Jefferson and James Madl-
son, while presidents a the United
states, has been surpassed. We were
shown today by DR.. ". b. Kennedy
an old book entitled "a Discourse on
the Epistles," written by Robert Hill
OF Saint Martin Parish, London, Eng
land, date June iG. 1918. He Will enter
the book at the Hill county fair for
the prize offered by the association
for the Oldest relic.
Elder William Lively Of Opellka, Ala.
who has a national reputation as a
Primitive Baptist minister, Will preach
al the Baptist church on Tuesday
night, October 9, and each night there
after for several nights. A telegram was
received by the managers Of the Levy
opera house this morning, announc-
Ing the critical illness Of Maud Granger
M Trenton, Mo, and caucelling her en-
gagment here on the 6th.
An engineering corps Is surveying
the city for the purpose OF making a
map Of same. and Will furnish the city
the only correct map Of the city ever
had, which VIII assist the assessor and
collector OF taxes OF the city In his
work next spring and also add to
the Golfers Of the city, as there are
numbers OF lots and even acres within
the city limits that have never been
assessed, and the city has not been
deriving any revenue from them.
one OF the inmates OF the asylum
at Terrell was discharged and pro-
nounced cuied and her father went
after her, ind on the way back she
became more violent than ever, and
will have to be returned TO the asy-
lum She is the daughter OF one Of
our most prosperous farmers, living
four miles from town.
Total cotton receipts to date, 1868
bales.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Lincoln, Neb. oct Estate Chair
man Martin, Of the Democratic party,
has filed with the secretary of state a
remonstrance against the ticket ceru-
fled and filed by the regular Demo-
cratic state central committee.
The remonstrance asserts that the
certificate OF the majority falsely and
fraudulently pretends that Sllas a.
Holcomb was nominated for governor
In convention representing the Demo
cratic party. Other candidates at the
Omaha convention are named, and
their nominations in a Democratic con-
ventlon denied 1t Is then asserted that
the state convention Is not In harmony
with the national platform, but repu-
dated that platform, and consequently
the demonstration argues the acts Of
the state convention are null and void.
The Bryan convention is not called
a convention In the remembrance, but
an "assemblage OF men" As Il further
evidence to the mind OF the remons-
traitor that II was not Democratic
convention, he cites the fact that 1t
indorsed with favorable mention Off
GERS and candidates for congress Of the
Populist party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Waco. Tex. oct. S.-Hon. Waller S.
Baker will 80 to Tyler Friday to repre-
sent Il. c. Taylor in the contempt of
court proceedings instituted against
him, j. H. Arnold and j. L. Goodman,
the Inter now deceased. by Judge
Goodrich
The circumstances of these proceed
ings growing out as they did of the
Cash murder and habeas corpus trial
Of the alleged murderers, will be easily
recalled.
The defendant Arnold paid his fine.
and Taylor and Goodman We're placed
In jail and fined 500 each. but secured
their release on habeas corpus pro-
ceedings before completing their three
days sentence. These proceedings will
be taken up by the court Of criminal
appeals at Tyler on Friday, when the
question OF constructive contempt
and the right Of the governor 70 grant
pardon in contempt Of court cases.
will be passed on.
Goodman was recently shot 10 death
at Gainesville and Taylor is now alone
Interested in the decision by the court
Of criminal appeals.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

London, Oct. 3.--omcials Of the
foreign Office deny the summoninr Of
Il cabinet meeting tomorrow Is due 10
a hitch In the negotiations with France
IN regard 10 Madagascar. but to the
necessity OF discussing several i'm,
portant International questions. on,
OF the chief subjects TO be brought for
resident In Japan.
dispatch received at the foreign
Office today from the British consul
at PelSin states he Is making arrange
ments TO insure the safety OF British
resldents AZ the Chinese enpltal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

IIlnHboro, Tex. Oct 9.-The Hin
county fair promises 10 be one OF
the best county fairs the state has
over had, especially from a horaemun
point OF view, as will be seen by the
list OF horses entered;
2.90 cluaa pace-TcNns Prince, jessie
TurnOr, Dan II, Corlotin, Dora -, Bpu-
quot Pelcg, Bembo. Ellen $, I Wonder,
Pilot Master, Sclam, Ben Hur. Hal X,
Minnie Holding, Queen
$3.50 class tr0t-Lllllo Kahn, Enrliom,
Lcfobrc, George Anthony Huse Holt
Alhlno, Vendetta, Gov tlorg. Jura,
Thcodoslo Annie Osaen. King Mnrvo-
Inc,
Glass s,3o pace or trot 2.yoar-oids-
Dynamite, Belinda, p1ator. Girl I Love.
Brown Rroolts, Prgmorc
Free Tor all trot or pace--Rattler
Hal, AldRhnn, Darkness. Month, WIGHT
to Tom, Investigation, I{cn Mitchell,
George Campbell, Reno clipper, NJ. k,
Count Hal
In addition TO the above, there have
been two special races made, one IN
The 2ii class pace or trot. and one In
the 2'2a class, trOttlnE Entries on those
races clos, october s. the day before
the beginning 90 the fair The manage
ment Is trying TO secure a special
train here on the opening day OF the
fair from Waco, 80 that people down
In the Gcys1r city can have the pleas
urc OF visiting the only fair In the
state outside OF tho state fair.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Waco, Tex. Oct. s.--J. E. Cochran,
recently operating a stock exchange in
this city. flled suit this evening in the
Fifty-fourth district court against G.
D. Hof and ]. D, Stevens for the
recovery Of the Office fixtures and fur
nlture and for money advanced on
the lease Of the telegraph wire and
for damages in the sum Of S25OO and
for an Injunction restraining the de-
fcndants from further use Of the wire.
Colbran was recently from the city
for several days. He was conducting
the office at the time the New York
interests operating the private wire
system represented by Stevens took
charge OF the office and Installed the
defendant. Hoff. as manager. The lat.
ter was formerly engaged In the sam,
business at Honey Grove and Ladonia
Texas, Colbran explains that he wen
70 Rome, Ga, to visit a sick child ant
that the defendants have simply arbl
trarily seized his office.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

congress In session here today The
congress ia composed Of delegates from
the several states. each state being
entitled to as many delegates, to be
appointed and certified by the governor
as IL has memhara Of congress, The
congress Is strictly a non-partisan,
non-sectlonnl and non-politlcnl organi-
zatlon, and confines its deliberations to
economic and social questions, touching
the interests OF the rurnl population.
The coming meeting promises to be an.
important and interesting one. and in
vites the attendance Of farmers from
all parts OF the country. The officers
are President, -. f. Clayton OF Iowa;
president, c. NJ. Ryals OF Georgia;
secretary J. NJ. stahl OF Illinois; as
slstant secretary. w O. whitney OF
Georgia; second assistant secretary, II.
]. Appieynrd of Florida; treasurer,
Henry Hayden of Iowa. The last con-
gress was held in Savannah in 1898.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Chico, Tex, OCT s--Capt. NJ. d. Sell
ars OF Decatur was in town today
W. c. Bowman OF the Bowman Lum-
Der company Of Fort woSth was here
today.
The Gregory presbytery will meet In
session at Chico tomorrow.
Business Of all kinds is quite flush
here. Notwithstanding the complaint
about the low price OF cotton.
Your correspondent met Hon. ]. V.
Cockrel candidate for congress on
the Democratic ticket against d. b.
Gnlland PopullsD and Hon, John NJ.
Dean DemocraO for Thirteenth con-
gressiounl district, on the train here
today, and he expressed himself as
being very confident OF his election.
He says Dean slipped away" from him
and that Is what brought him here.
He says he will speak here on the 9th.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

London, Oct. s.--The general whose
soldiers murdered q Scotch missionary
naraed James wylie In Sing Yang by
beating him 80 severely that he died
In a few hours has been promoted TO
an important post commanding the
Tartar troops IN Fuhklen province. A
dispatch from shRnghHl says Han Keoo
The vlceroy. In anticipation OF a re-
belli0n. Is causing the construction Of
the fortlhcatlons at Woo Chang. The
British consul advises that All women
and children be sent 10 places OF safe
~. Volunteer corps have been formed
in Han Keoo for the protection OF the
city should trouble arise there.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Marshall Tex, Oct s,-Tho Green
Flas stock OF boots shoes and cloth
ms etc. was sold today to Crawford
s. Robertson OF this city for twelve
thousand dollars. The stock involced
Twenty-Five thousand MI Crawford
Ia OF the Crawford dry goods company
OF Fort Worth and Mr.. Robertson Is
one OF Marshall's progressive mer-
chants.
The Jewish New Year was observed
by an hore, and several OF the young
ladies Kept open house to their friends
and entertained their callers most roy =
ally,
Miss Mamie Lipscomb was at home
10 her friends last night, and TO say
all enjoyed themselves is only partly
expressing Il.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

DR.. 3. n. Miiltiren aud Hon. narnett
Gibbs Daughter Married.

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Dallas, Tex, Oct. 3.-The wedding
over which sooIetv has beep evou ever
since the oetrothaI was announced some
two months ago was that Of Miss SAL
lie Haynes, daughter OF ex-Lieutenant
c,,,,or,,o, ava Me- p,r,,,,, cot, o,d
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1T samuel H. MIlllkeh OF New horK
city, which was handsomely celebrated
Mt the e,epant family resiaenca This
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eNen"e ~ o'oeN i"e H0u7s Mus
profusely decorated with palms, smilaN
and white carnations, leading florists
having hsan at work for the mas, two
uays On the ueeorauoh' Whieh was az
artistic In arrangement as 1t was rare
in foliage. An altar was inproylsed
4, ,ho 80, ,,,,,,, ,,,,o,,,,ro,,,,a
~" vs..
OF the paIihs that reared their oeheate
points almost to the ceiling, where q
charming frleye wan wrought with wild
nmiiaN. White carnations entwined IN
emilax fes;ooned the altar over white
satin altar cloth embroidered with the
1nonorran OF the bride and groom done
in gold bullion, AT the base were a
pair OF white satin covered hassocss.
also embroidered In gold and funtlng
one slde was a mediaeval lamp yelled
with a billowy shady de rose and gar
landed with the carnation studded sml-
laN strings.
Rev. stuck, rector OF st. Matthews
cathedral. performed the ceremony. the
bride going to the altar on the arm OF
her father. attended by her maid OF
honor, Miss Mumye Milllken, sister OF
the groom, who met his bride ut the
altar attended by his best man, Dr.
Bennett OF Austin.
The bride. who Is a very graceful
and charming young lady. was robed
in a beautiful La Marque gown OF white
brocade satin de luxe, with maraulso
train and bodice finished with a deem
fall Of point duchesse. Her veil. which
fell about her wllowy form like n mist
was held To her dark hair with elus-
ter Of carnations and in her hand she
carried a gold and white enameled
PRAYER book. she has becn carsfi,Il,,
educated and is a musician OF rare
talent and promise. The groom n
Texan. is young surgeon of New
York. who nils the distinguished posi-
ton OF editor In chief OF The Spanish
Medical Journal and the lecturers chair
In the post graduate surgical institmte
OF that city. After the ceremony mn
elaborate bridal luncheon was served
and enjoyed by the company, which
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-10-04

Chlldress. Tex. oct. a,--Judge Brad
ley. Popullst. from Abilene. spoke here
at the court house last night to a
small but very attentive audience.
Public school opens Monday morn
ing with a fair attendance, notwith-
standing the rain and mud
The meeting OF Camp Joe Johnston.
u c. ". at the Hereford stock farm,
eleven miles east OF town. on last Sat
urday. was largely attended and the
day was pleasantly spent
The fall stock show for Childress
county will be held here next Saturday.
The Ladies' Cemetery association will
give a dinner on that occasion. the
proceeds to be applied to repairing the
grounds OF the city cemetery