The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-03-23


had pretty window; SaIsburys show win
dow contained profusion of flags; Hoyt,
Mahaney, Lyon ~ Pond and Woodland a
North had good shows. Christians 'b0y
In blue" and Justice" were under the glow
of the electric light, the grandest thing In
the city, +. n. Peterson has in his show
window two wax figures, wearing the uni
forms worn during the war by MIR. Peterson
and also the musket carried by him. His
commission as lieutenant, signed by Lin
coin is also shown. Osborn & Sons, Muir
ray ~ Terbush, 4. Nj. johnson, X. III. Ban
lister, also had decorations of various kinds.
Coy. Rich was the guest of Fred III. Gould.
Space compels us to omit nearly three
columns of our report.
John L. Gamble, of the Ohio Central, adj
vertlsed his road extensively and is working
for Louisville.
John ii. Madden, of the Painvile Enter
prise called to bring word of cheer on the
republican outlook.
A. A. Schantz of Detroit, representing
the Detroit d Cleveland Steam Navigation
Company was around among the "Boys."
Travelling Passenger agent, FL. Tollman,
Louisville for the national encampment of
1895.
W. S. Brown. of Hillsdae representing
the Lake Shore Il Michigan Southern Ry.,
was pleasant caller during the encamp-
ment.
Among the newspaper men of Michigan
no one Is better known than Jos. Greusel,
"Yusef" of the Detroit Journal His reports
a IN fiv,Uc IL, CHI
No man present enjoyed himself more
than "Ren" Barker, editor of the Reed City
Clarion, also p. M. (which stands for post
master" ''Ren" always goes out for good
time.
l.. A. Sherman, editor of the Port Huron
Times, Is one of the most successful journ-
alists OF Michigan. His prospects for rep
ressntlng the seventh district in congress
are bright
e. F. Grabill, editor of the Greenvllle
Independent and postmaster, one of the
sturdy old time republicans of Michigan, is
always at the front and a hard worker for
every good cause.
The elegant silk banner which hung over
the center of the platform was the same
which was exhibited by the Michigan de-
partment in the women's building at Chica-
go during the exhibition.
Mrs. Bliss says the ladies never had as
good place in which to hold their sessions
as the Congregational church. Many of
the delegates pronounced the building one
of the finest in the state.
Mrs. Applegate, editor and proprietor of
the Adrian Times, was appointed by Mrs.
Bliss as chairman of the press committee for
the w. r. G. convention. For our complete
report of the convention we are indebted to
her kindness.
Before the speakers arrived at the Con-
gregational church Tuesday evening
Grand Army man, noting the way in which
the church was plainly divided into districts,
remarked that the ladies of the Relief Corps
had dlstanced the men in this systematic
and convenient arrangement for conducting
their business.
Stanley E. Parkill, as president at the
armory, completely captured the crowded
houses by his happy introductions and his
merry mood. Every soldier and citizen
spoke in high praise of his work. Few, if
any, of the speakers will soon forget his
preliminary remarks. Capt. K. p. Allen
may even come to Owosso and make a polt-
ical speech to prove that he is not the
young man who came to- Owosso some
years ago."
Among the prominent men of the state
we noted Senator Mines, of Coldwater,
leader of the republican forces in the senate
of 81; Burton Parker of Monroe, the newly
appointed deputy land commissioner; Maj.
Geo. H. Hopkins, late collector of the port
at Detroit; s. s. BabcOck, of Detroit, ex-
member of the state board of education;
Col. w. A. Gavett, of Detroit, member of
Gov. Rlch's staff; Col. A. T. Bliss; Jas.
JAS. Van Kleeck, of Bay City; Maj. Geo.
w. Buckingham, of Flint; Gen. l.. G. Ruth
erford, of Grand Rapids; Hon. j. A. Croz-
Ter, of Menominee; Hon. ii. II. Kinds, of
Stanton; Judge Peaer, of Three Rivers;
Judge Aldrich, of Muskegon; Gen. Eaton,
Adjutant General of Michigan; Col. Devlin,
Quartermaster General of Michigan; Hon.
G. II. Morse, Labor Commissioner; E. 0.
Durfee probate judge for many years of
Wayne county, Geo. w. Hill. State Salt
Inspector; Hon. John Northwood; K. G.
Watkins, of Rockford; g. V. r. Pond, Of
Coldwater; o. Palmer, of Grayling; Senator
Brundage, OF Muskegon; Col H. S. Dean,
of Ann Arbor; S. s. Morris, Henry Cum
mings, of Muskegon; A. Mcmillan of the
Bay City Press; e.. G. Swensberg, pro-
prletor of the Grand Rapids Herald.
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