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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed for
them, the following four remedies have
reached phenomenal sale. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, each bottle guaranteed; Electric
Bitters the great remedy fol liver, stomach
and kidneys; Bucklen's Arnica Salve the
best in the world, and DIR. Kings New
Life Pills which are perfect pill. All
these remedies are guaranteed to do just
what is claimed for them and the dealer
whose name is attached herewith will be
glad to tell you more of them. Sold at
Johnson & Hendersvn's Drug Store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Notice of Fairfield and Rush Dram Let
ting, April II, IsaA.

Notice is hereby given, that 1, G. T. Mason,
county drain commissioner Of the county of Shia'
wassee, state OF Michigan, will on Thursday the
VIM. Scott, IN the township OF Rush at ten
o'clock In the forenoon of that day, proceed To
receive bids for the construction OF n certain
drain known and designated as 'the Fairfield
said townships Of Fairfield and Rush and de-
scribed as follows, to witt
Commencing at point situated on the quarter
line 1.52 chains south OF the north Quarter post
OF section No. %, In T 8n ofR1e, Fairfield.
From thence running n Ak degrees q on the
W X of ne Of section % rs cl>Rins thence 81
degrees 9.39 CHAINS, thence Q 76k degrees Q 2 81
chains, thence 81 degrees 22s chains. thence
76 degrees 4.91 chains, thence COZ degrees
1,H chains TO the east line OF said description
the norfheast corner Length Of Sras sou'1 the
above description Is II. chains.
Thence 3 cox degrees on the north 90 acres
Of Q Y OF ne Sec. p LA chains, thence $ IS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Our better halves say they could not keep
house without Chamberlain's Cough Rem
e1y. 1t is used in more than half the homes
In Leeds. Sims Bros, Leeds. Iowa. This
shows the esteem in which that remedy is
hssd where it has been sold for years and is
weas known. Mothers have learned that
ahe4e is nothing so good for colds, Group and
whooping cough, that 1t cures these ailments
Quickly and permanently, and that 1t is
pleasant and safe for children to take. so
cent bottles for sale by, johnson &c Hender-
1ewsOn
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Iudd's Corners.

Jas. Phillips is preparing to build a fine
new residence--Chas. Boman has purch-
ased the Davis estate and has moved thereon
-E. T. Quick has moved to r. s. Browns
farm---John Davis has sold to Chas.
Davis. 40 acres ON section SIS for $1,2oo--
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Atkinson are the hap
ny parents of bouncing baby girl---Geo.
Sutton. of Venice, spent Sunday here
Roy Davis, of Rich6eld, spent Sunday with
his brother--Miss Lulu SteInhoH will
spend the summer in Corunna--H. ID.
Stoddard has secured the services of Mr.
Tenney, of Durand, as clerk in his store
The third quarterly meeting OF the M. E..
church will be held next Saturday and Sun
day at the Northwest Venice church
Chas. Davis has purchased the John Eagar
farm.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, I
COUNTY OF SHIAWAsaEHR( -

COUNTY OF SHIAwAssRHR
At o session of the Probate Court for the
County Of Shiawassce holden Of the Probate
ONCE In the city Of Corunna on Thursday, the
9th day OF March In the year one thousand
eight hundred ana ninety four.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter Of the estateof Everett T. Wood.
bury, deceased On reading and fling the petition
duly verified, of Newcomb Mitchell, praying
amongst other things, for the probate of the
instrument now iled In this court, purporting to
be the last will and testament OF said deceased,
and that administration, with the will annexed,
be granted to some suitable person.
Thereupon 1t 10 ordered, that Monday the Goth
day Of April, next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon be assigned for the hearing of said petition
and that the heirs at law of said deceased and
all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session Of said court then
to be holden at the Probate once in the city Of
Corunna and show cause, II any there be, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted.
And II is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons Interested In said
estate of the tendency Of said petition and
the hearing thereof by causing a copy of this
order to be printed in THE TINES newspaper
printed and circulated in said County of Shia.
wassee for three successive weeks previous 10
said day OF hearing. MATHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE Il. KELSEY,
Probate Register
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Those vino never read the advertisements
- their newspapers miss more than they
presume. Jonathan Kenison. Of Boian,
Worth county. Iowa, who had been troubled
With rheumatism in his back. arms and
shoulders read an item In his paper about
bow . prominent German citizen Of Fort
Madison hal been cured. He procured the
some medicine and to use his own words:
ut cured me right up He also says: "A
seighbor and his wife were both sick in bed
with rheumatism. Their boy was over to
ny house and said they were so bad he had
y do the cooking. l told him of Chamber.
lsin's Pain Balm and how II had cured me,
10 got bottle and It cured them up in a
week" SO cent bottles for sale by johnson
4 Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Shaftsburg.

Mr. and Drs. VIM. Murray, of Williams
ssn, visited with Martin Jordan and family
ever Sunday Mrs. Jennie Darling and
Nktle daughter Lorena visited with Henry
Hawkins and family over Sunday---EIec-
1on passed of quietly in this place Monday.
The denis here begin to realize political
suicide has taken place with their party
"A brisk FIRE took place in our town
Tuesday night completely wiping out the
Aotel. Marsh's store and DIR. Kay's store
quite . loss to Shaftsbnrg.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
New L,othrop.

Rev. w. S. Ostrander left Monday for a
visit to his old hOme.---Rev. Geo. Fee. of
Standish, was the guest of his brother
James the fore part of the week--James
viets and family will spend this week visit
ing friends at Commerce---Willis DAILY
and sister. Florence, of Flint, were the
guests of Ruel Powell on Sunday--The
special services at the n. p. church have
been Observation-Disclosures Jacobs and
Prosecuting Attorney Watson were In town
Monday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
For the Primary Pupil.

There is no particular gain in time for
those who begin the first grade this spring
over those who begin next September. In
nearly all cases they will be promoted to the
next higher grade at the same time or in
June, 1895.
The short spring term followed by the
long summer vacation does not bring any
material advantages to the little pupil.
j. w. SIMMONS, Supt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Johnson q Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

/ recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and
swellings. There is no better liniment
made. have sold over one hundred bottles
of it this year and all were pleased who
used it. j. f. Pierson, druggist, South
Chicago, Ill. 1t is for sale by johnson &
Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Beauty may De ''onI5 skin deep;" but
the secret of a beautiful skin Is pure blood.
Those coarse, rough, plmply compilations
may Ia most cases be rendered soft, smooth
and fair by the preserving and systematic
use of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

A stimulant is often needed to nourish
and strengthen the roots and to keep the
hair natural color. Halls Hair REVIEWER
Is the best tonic for the hair.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

The marvellous success of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is based upon the corner stone OF
absolute merit. Take Hoods throughout
the spring months.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Surveyed May 9TH, 1885,
BY order Of George 7: Mason, County Drain
'''' = EZRA MASON,
Surveyor
Said Job will be let by sections The section
at the outlet OF the drain win be let drst, and
in accordance with the diagram now on file With
the other papers pertaining TO said drain, In
the once OF the county drain commissioner TO
a a x Se be ea @a ~ all
accordingly. Contracts will be made with the
lowest responsible bidder giving adequate So
curity for the performance l e Of the work, in q
to myself the right to reject any and all bids.
The date for the completion OF such contract
and the terms OF payment therefore, shall be
announced at the time and place OF letting.
Notice is further hereby given, that at the
time and place Of said letting, or at such other
time and place thereafter TO which I, the drain
commissioners, aforesaid, may adjourn the same,
prised with the Fairfield and Rush Drain
Special Assessments District" will be subject
to review.
The following is description Of the several
assessment district Of said drain, VIZ: The n 60
acres u Q \ section %, the X section
2bthe n e kse Y section 25,the 8 Q X the x
section Section sae section section ss sns
the Nss section e n in rs Of s,i
3D. the 8 IS acres s, Of 2 ~ v fri section 30 nwt
" fri \ section 50, the s " sw X section 80
the AZ acres " fri. ksw \ section 30, com
%snS1s o st pos, section y % q
n 80 deg i5:2s chains 70 section line 1911
chains 70 beginning containing 1912 acres all In
Dated this 'ssh DAY Of March, E r A D:is'4
County Drain Commissioner OF the county Of
shiawassee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Shattuck, Hy-i45; s. w. Crawford. s73-136;
Ebert Lamb, s6s-14i; r. X: Perry. 2s6; Alfred
Sherman, 73s; Charles Shields. 237; Arthur
Griswoid, 2ss; A. Norris, rs; M. w. Cross, 80
a. u. Andrews, Is; w. II. Davis. n.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Bennington 'ncis u. Morrice, X.
Burns-C. M. J. r.
Ca'edonia-Joh.. y. Martin, r.
Fairfeld-E. w. Washburn, Il.
Hazelton-Emmor Bronson, Il.
Middlebury--.GeDrge Stanlake, X.
New Haven-Francis II. Morris, p.
Owosso-Frapcis M. Shepard, X.
Perry-John A. Moriice, K
knsh--Alfred B. Crane, r.
Sciota-Alonzo G. Fuller, ID.
assee-Rudolph Colby, II.
Venice-Hiram Reed, ID.
Vernon-Monroe M. Scougale. r.
Northumberland +. Kay, Il.
COrunna City
lst ward-A. w. Green, ID.
I'd ward-Geo. 0. Shattuck, ID.
Sd ward-J. j. Peacock, X.
Owosso City
At Large-Morris Osburn, X.
Ist District-Chas. w. Parker, X.
2d District Charles A. Baldwin, ID.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

Surveyed May 9th. 1893
BY order Of George T. Mason, County Drain
Commissioner Of Shiawassee County.
EZRA MASON,
4Yrvev0r
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BURIED.

CONTINUED from page one.)
The morning call., 1894-05-11

ana the four men-Vogel. McKenna, Ryan
anu Cannon-made combined rush upon
tne Dull. They managed after desperate
struggle to throw the bull down and
quickly tied his legs. Ryan took the
sword and with a practiced thrust soon
enoed Its life. Then he handed the sword
back to Cannon.
Leaning upon his grandfather's sword.
Cannon's glance alternately rested upon
the carcass of the bull and the wreck in
his barroom. What his thoughts were is
only known to himself The others re-
spected his emotions and remained silent.
AT last the silence was broken by Cannon
saying sorrowfully, as he looked lovingly
at the bood-stained sword:
If it hadn't been for thee, nv gram.
fathers trusty blade. would have been in
glory. Boys. let's have a drink, as faitb.
L feel need it and SO do YOU
Vogel, after helping Cannon to make
order out of chaos in the barroom, hired q
cart and drove home with the carcass.
The terrific combat is the talk of the
Mission and it is worth while driving out
to the scene to hear CaDnon's description
of it,
The morning call., 1894-05-11
MAD BULL IN A BARROOM.
John Cannon Finds Use for His
Grandfather'S Sword.
SAVAGE RUSHES AND REPULSES
Help Arrives, and the Animal, After
Desperate Struggle, Is Bound
and Killed.

There was a terrific contest between a
man, armed with sword. and maddened
bull in saloon on Tuesday last. and when
1t was over the barro0m looked as if 1t bad
been struck By Kansas cyclone and the
floor was covered with liquor ana gore.
Fred Vogel.a dairyman on Sickles avenue
near the county line, owned bull which
had become so vicious that he determined
to get rid of it. So on Tuesday morning
he started with the bull to Butchertown to
have it slaughtered.
The bull walked along quietly enough
and Vogel was congratulatiDg himself
that he would have no trouble in taking it
to the slaughter-house. when suddenly his
pleasurable anticipatiors were cut short.
Whether the bull wanted some stimu-
liant to support it in its hour of death or
whether it had an old grudge against John
Cannon. who runs saloon on the Mission
road, between the Six and Seven Mile
houses, are questions that cannot be an
swered. But when Vogel had reached
Cannop's saloon the bull broke from him,
ana with tail erect and head down rushed
into the bar.
Cannon was seated In front OF the bar
having a quiet smoke. when the unwel-
come aud unruly visitor entered. He
The morning call., 1894-05-11
IN GOLDEN CAGE.
Sheriff MCDade SeiZes
Little "Pet."
The Light Winged Dryad Marbles
SweetIy All Unconscious of Its
Double Imprisonment.

1t is only canary bird, little topknot,
yellow, chirping bird. and yet 1t is meritiDg
more distinction than the nsual run of ami
mails involved in litigation. There is big
suit which will be hotly contested by the
parties claiming the little fellow, whose
name is Pet Pet is the heroine of the
Sheriff's office. She was taken posses sion
of on writ of replevin by Deputy Sher-
if Yesterday, and was about to be con-
signed to the meDagerle which Sheriff Nc
Dade is rapidly collecting by attac hing
Boone's Arena, when McDade, W ho is
tender-hearted, was struck with the little
chirpng beauty, which piped sweet notes
in slvery thrills. He ordered Pet kept in
the Office. and she now hangs in her little
golden cage warbllng unmlndful OF the
litigiOus furOr she has excited.
The whole Sheritps Office at ones fell in
love with the bird, and during the day
showered sweetmeats and Salad on the
feathered darling.
The reason Pet is in hook, as it we're, and
a prisoner with the Sheriff, is because there
are two rival claimants for the bird. One
Of the claimants is Daniel Sullivan, and
the other Bessie Cameron, and Justice
Mlllett will be called upon to decide the
ownership of Pet, whose value is placed
at S25. Sullivan is the plaintiff in the
action. and says that Miss Cameron un-
lawfully came into possession of Pet last
week.
And while the court will deal in the
technicality of ownership. Pet in its cage
Of gold will continue to shower from her
airy perch her silver notes like "the light
winged dryad Of the forest in full-throated
ease"
The morning call., 1894-05-11

to his wife. "For g DIS sake, Jane. come
here" Mrs. Cannon. who had been a ter
ried spectator OF the combat from a safe
distance. being alarmed for the safety of
her married daughter, Mrs. Lahey, who
was In house in rear of the saloon with
her three young children, ran along the
road shouting for help.
She saw Billy Ryan, better known as
Ocean House Bill" running toward the
saloon with a pistol in his hand, and she
felt relieved. as Billy is famous
vaquero. As Billy came upon the scene
Cannon and the bull were playing hide
and-seek. Cannon taking another slash
at his bullship when the opportunity
offered. When he saw Bilsy's pistol
he yelled. Don't shoot or you might hit
the children
Ryan jumped for the bull and seized it
by the horns. He tried to throw the ami
mai. but failed. so be hung on to the horns
ike grim death. while Cannon cut and
slashed with undiminished vigor.
Jack McKenna, horse-breaker for Mil
ler d Lux. fortunately came to their assist
ance just as the bull had shaken itself free
OF Ryan and was getting ready for gen.
eral charge.
Vogel had all the time been dancing
around anxious to render assistance, but
not knowing what to do. As soon as Nc
Aenna appeared he plucked up courage.
The morning call., 1894-05-11

promptly sprang from his chair and
vaulted over the bar as nimbly as kitten.
The first thing the bull tackled was the
shuttle board, which stood to the right Of
the entrance. 1t was sent flying against
the latter was driven against four whisky
and beer casks, which we're toppled over
and their contents poured over the floor.
The roaring of the infuriated brute and
the destruction of his property drove Can
non frantic. On the wall behind the bar
there was suspended an immense sword,
which his grandfather wore while an off,
Ger in the British army. He seized the
sword. and as the bull made rush at the
counter he swung it round his head and
struck the brule terrific blow with the
sharp edge on the neck. The blood
spurted from the gaping wound, but the
only effect of the blow was to increase the
fury of the bull, and in an instant its
horns struck the bar with crash that
could have been heard a mile away.
The bar was forced from its fastenings
and the bottles on the shelves were shaken
from their places and fell crashing to the
floor. Cannon sprang from behind the
bar to save himself from being crushed
and valantIy attacked ths animal. He
welded his grandfather's sword with the
energy born of despair, and blood was
soon flowing in streams from the animals
neck and body.
Suddenly with a roar that made Cam
mons hair stand on end the bull charged
upon him and he fled to the rear, yelling
The morning call., 1894-05-11
CROCKER'S ULTIMATUM.
The Railroad Refuses to Pay for
Paving a Street.

The Street Committee of the Board of
Supervisors considered communication
yesterday from Charles F. Croker, pres-
dent of the Market-street Railroad Com
Dany, in which he stated that the company
be represented had no intention of paying
its portion of the cost of paving Railroad
avenue, on which it has franchise. The
tracks are not yet down and the franc hise
expires in November next. The work was
ordered and the contract let some time
ago. and the contractors have already CON-
menced operations. They decline to con-
tinue work until assured that the railroad
Will pay its portion, for the properiy-own-
ers object to doing go. The railroads
share would be about $4,000. In his letter
MIR. Crocker said:
Il would state that am not aware of
any law which provides that railroad
company shall pay for the paving of any
portion OF street tincluded in its franchise
until its rails shall have been laid thereon.
consequently. our company has bad no
intention of paying any portion OF the cost
OF paving Railroad avenue in advance of
us occupation of that street."
The committee agreed to recommend the
subject to the whole board for the solving
OF the difficult problem.
The morning call., 1894-05-11

replied the captain with nautical brevitY
'Are you familiar with the rocks as
given in the chart as lying off Point Surf"
81 ought to be-" growled he with q
shrug. 81 nave been running down there
twenty years."
"Well, then," insisted Ryfkogel, (which
rock was it that the ship struck on?"
"The most southerly rock / should
judge" was the response.
(which was it, the center or inner
rock ?"
THE most southerly rock. said," re-
torted the captain.
How does it lie, east and west with
the other rocks?" insisted Inspector
Phillips.
"lt was the northwest rock from the
land" retorted the witness.
"How did the light bear when the cap
tain came out of the room?" went on
Ryfkogel returning to his questioning.
81 cannot tell exactly, but 1 thought IL
was about two points on the star board
! bow"
WAS this course NV. u N. always fol
lowed since you have been in the shipp"
Eyes, SIR"
"How was this course determined.
when and by whomp"
II think by Captain Won Helms. 1 took
the ship from Captain Wallace"
when you took the ship were those
courses laid down?"
''Yes. sill"
'How were those courses run, by chart
or logbook?"
by chart and logbook, too. They
were run by both"
1t was at this point that Captain Talbot
broke in and eliminated Attorney Carey
from the examination. He had been
watching with growing uneasiness the
trend of the questions, and promptly shut
the attorney off.
I'VE don't allow lawyers in here" he
suddenly blurted out in a way calculated
TO hurt sensitive attorneys feelings.
You can't interfere with witnesses. II
we allow you we must allow others, and
that would create confusion"
Mr.. Carey colored, and said he did not
know the procedure, but that he desired TO
show q certain state of facts. which was
the condition Of the com pass and how 1t
had been adjusted.
''We will find that out" briefly replied
Inspector Talbot.
But" retorted Carey, "the charts them
selves do not show the rocks off Point Sur
Only the recent issue shows them and this
man had never been past there except at
night"
The morning call., 1894-05-11
Ryfkogel Claims They
Were Not Charted.
HE CATECHISES LELAND.
Only General Charts on the Lost
Los Angeles.
HOWELL SCORES THE CAPTAIN.
The Beginning of the Investigation
Into the Wreck Brings Forth
Some Curious Things.
HOWELL SCORES THE CAPTAIN.

A sad story was retold before the In-
spectors of Steam Vessels yesterday after
noon.
[; was the story of the wreck of the
steamer Los Angeles, with its loss of life
and property. Striking figures in the case
were Captain Leland of the lost steamer
and Third Officer Ryfkogel. who was dis
charged from custody by the Salinas JUS
tice Wednesday. on the ground of INSULT
cient evidence TO hold on the charge OF
manslaughter preferred against the third
mate.
The examination was conducted BY In
spectors E. S. Talbot and W. A. Phillips.
It brought out several important things.
The morning call., 1894-05-11

pie get into the boats. They thought the
ship was better and wanted to stay there
When she left saw them jump, and could
not tell how many, but l should judge
about ten."
ibid you always ask the officer of the
deck to call you at Coopers Point?"
mot always-generally."
Regarding the capacity of the boats
Captain Leland stated that two of the life
boats carried thirty people. one twenty
and the working boat fifteen, besides the
raft.
"Were the full number in these boats? ?'
was asked.
There was one boat had thirty-two
people. and another of the same size had
only sixteen"
(which boat left the ship frstP" asked
Inspector Phillips.
'The engineers boat. 1t had sixteen
people in. l ordered him to stay by until
all the boats were filed"
A dramatic situation was created when
Inspector Talbot allowed Third Officer
Ryfkogel here to question his late superior
officer. Most of the questions were
prompted by Attorney Carey. aud wers
given with intense earnestness by the
mate. "How far" he asked, from
Coopers Point were you when you changed
your course to round Point Sur?"
-Four and a half miles," responded
Captain Leland shortly.
"How far is it from the point where the
vessel struck to the point where you
change your courses?
''One mile"
"What direction from Point Sur, and
what distance had the vessel struck
first" asked RyfkOgel. or, as the inspector
changed it, What was the bearing from
Point Sur and distance of Point Sur from
where the ship struck?"
Southeast by south. distance one mile, :"