The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-21

A card from Prot. K. l.. Grifiith states
that he has declined the position offered him
at Newaygo and will remain with the Hart
school for the coming year.
Rev. G. Spathelf, pastor of the German
Evangelical church of this city, was elected
treasurer OF the Michigan district OF the
| synod Of North America at the meeting In
Jackson last week.
Remember the musical and literary enter
tainment at the Disciple church Friday
evening, June %, to be given under the
auspices of the Y. p. s. G. L. Admission
8 cents. Proceeds to go toward the organ
fund.
The fire department was called out Tues
| day morning to extinguish fire in the out
buildings and stairway in the rear of the
Wesener block, which was under good
Roadway, requiring hard work for a few
minutes The loss not large.
The ladies aid society of the Disciple
church will hold an ice cream social at the
residence of l.. Burch, on the farm known
as the Buckminister farm, three miles south
of the city, tonight. The A. o. u. w.
band will furnish music. All are INVITED.
Fred Edwards has withdrawn as candi-
date for the appointment of circuit court
stenographer for this district. This is a
disappointment to Fred's many friends who
desired to see him secure the position. He
will devote all his attention to insurance
and real estate as in the past.
The shook plant of Todd & Roper, at
Milan, Tenn, was totally destroyed by fire
on Thursday evening of last week, together
with 10000 slaves. The loss amounts TO
$1,000, with an insurance of but $1,000.
Mr.. Albert Todd informs us that it is not
known how the fire originated. The loss
is a large one for these gentlemen.
Bancroft Commercials Early in March of
this year c. j. Ashley, at Shanghai, China,
started 16 Monaghan Phesants to l.. G.
Shelley of this place. They were on the
road 90 days. Nine of them reached De-
troit in safety but two were taken from the
cage while there, so that seven finally came
to Mr.. Shelley last Friday They are fine
lot of birds.
On awaking Wednesday morning Mrs.
w. e. Billiard found her three months old
son, Arthur. dead at her side. The babe
was sick the day before and during the
night. Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. Roose-
welt. The remains were taken to Fowler
for interment. The sympathy of the pub
lie is extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard.
Among Sheriff Jacobs boarders at present
is Sam Aplin, of Flint, arrested for stealing
a cow from Alfred Darling of Venice.
This man is noted thief and has served
many terms in prison on various charges.
1t seems that of late his attention has been
DEVOTED to stealing cows from people in this
county and Genesee and selling them to
Flint drovers and butchers. His brother-in-
law in Flint is under arrest for receiving
stolen property.
Deputy game warden Carpenter on Mon
day arrested Jas. Brown, of Caledonia, for
shooting game out of season. Brown was
brought before Justice Byerly and plead
guilty to the offense. Mr.. Carpenter in
tends to strictly enforce the law and will
promptly arrest all parties who violate any
of the game laws. He has authority to
search all parties whom he finds hunting or
suspects have been killing birds of any
kind. A word to the wise along this line
ought to be sufficient.
The base ball games between the home
club and the Paige Fence Giants on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday proved
to be exciting and full Of fun. The Colts
have been materially strengthened by the
addition of Shields, Bloomington and Wat
kins of the u. of M. club and played better
ball. The Gilnts-all negroes-are strong
team and had been beaten but twice during
the season before coming here. The Colts
won the three games, the first by score of
ID to IL, the second to 8, (seYen innings),
the third 16 to ID. The feature of each
game was the hard hitting. The attendance
was good every day.