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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
The Harvest of Death.

John M. Fraser died at his home in
Corunna, Sunday, aged nearly SO years.
He was an old resident of that place. w.
A. Fraser, of Lansing, is son of the de-
ceased.
Mrs. Mary A. Richards, aged SO years,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Jethro Shout, in Corunna, Wednesday.
Mrs. Richards came to Owosso in 1885 and
resided here number of years.
Henry Wiltse, former resident of the
county, died at the home of his daughte r,
Miss Sarah Wiltse, in Boston, on Saturday
last, aged so years. Mr.. Wiltse settled in
Burns township in 1887 and resided in the
county until four years ago, when his wife
died and he went to Boston to live. His
health had been good and his death was sud-
len and unexpected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Dufand.

Mrs o. A. Pratt visited at Owosso on
Wednesday-Frank Cummings is quite
sck-The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Carriers infant child will take place at the
house Thursday afternoon-Mrs. G.
Kenyon is entertaining relatives from
Bancroft Ransom, of
Flint, was in town Saturday-Miss Anna
McCaughna spent Sunday at Gaines
Col. Smiley lectured at the M. K. church
on Sunday and Monday evenings
Sturgis and family moved here from Ban
croft the first of the week.-Mrs.. A. p.
Mcbride Is quite sick-Mrs. Thorn, of
Owosso, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred
Hamilton. of this place-A. K. Atherton
spent Sunday at Fenton-Mrs. Coles re-
turned TO st. Johns on Wednesday after
spending the winter here with her daughter,
Mrs. g.. r. Paine-James Marks has
closed his labors at Holmes store and has
gone back on the farm---Mrs Frank Bax-
ter and family are moving here from Gaines
Burt Debar left for Petoskey Wednes-
day. He has been adopted by family
there--A donation was held Wednesday
evening for the benefit of M. K. church.
Miss Fanny Davis visited at Owosso, Sa.ur-
day--H. Leonard is able to be out again
after quite a sevele illness.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
A Communication.
EDITOR THE TINES:

EDITOR The Il INES:
Let me say to my many acquaintances among
the voters of Shiawassee county that consider
E. d. Dmond, the present commissioner of
schools, abundanty qualified for the important
office he now holds.
1t has been my privilege during the past
seven years, both as a student and teacher. to
see many of Michigan's most able teachers be-
fore their classes, and can say without any
hesitation that 1 consider Mr.. Dimond to be
without superior among my acquaintances as
an instructor, having seen him many times in
his school work.
have met Mr.. Dimond In college classes; I
have met him at teachers associations; have
met him at his home, and in church and college
society work, and know whereof speak. His
scholarship is thorough and extended; his
knowledge of school work is mastery and
comes from years of experience; and his private
character Is beyond reproach. wish to go on
record as saying that his reelection would
mean continued success to the schools OF Shia
vase county. Respectfully,
J. q. MONROE
Supt. st. Johns Schools.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Circuit Court.

Chas. G. DeCamp ct al VS.. the Co-opera-
tive Foundry Co., the jury under the direc-
tion of the court returned verdict of no
cause of action.
Andrew Geek VS.. Chas. Taphouse, ad-
mnistrator of the estate of VIM. Taphouse,
deceased, case continued.
Quincy w. Wellington ct al VS.. John j,
Sutton, judgment for plainiff for $149.64.
Henry Hagerman ct al VS.. Morris j. Ar
thur, plaintiff required t. file security fol
costs within forty days.
Cassius johnson VS.. Geo. w. Collier,
plaintiff required to file security for costs
in the sum of S75 within thirty days.
Dora Thorpe VS.. A. w. Prindle, motion
for q new trial denied.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Bancroft.

Commissioner Dlmond of Langsburg, was in
town on Tuesday--Mrs. +. w. Bush is visit
ing her son at Battle Creek--Congregatio
tea at Mrs. H. p. Shanes on Friday--F e.
Wixom returned from northern Michigan on
Saturday last--Frank Moseey, of Owosso,
was in town on Monday--Bert Whitney, of
Mayville visited at the M. e. parsonage on
Tuesday--Mr. and Mrs. +. G. Convis are
spending the week at Henderson, Mr. Haines,
OF Albion, is visiting at Rev. Wrght's--Rev.
Fleming began revival meetings IN the M. e.
church on Sunday last A good deal of interest
Is being manifested-Mr and Mrs. F. W.
French, of Vernon, visited at II. j. McEuen's
on Monday--Mrs. w. M. Swartout is visiting
Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Brandt, at INLAY City
Mrs. H. FL. Stephens, of Durand, visited friends
here on Thursday--Allan Boyd, of Linden,
was in the city on Wednesday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Morrice.

Irving Burtnett is home from Chicago
Giles Waters is getting material on the
ground for the erection of basement horse
barn on his farm In the spring-Mr
Blakesley lost his years job by the burning
of the Morrice elevator, but is now engaged
with Titus Martin as salesman on the road
for agricultural implements. Mr.. Blakesley
is man of great industry and will without
doubt make an excellent salesman-Dr.
G. o. Austin has been on the sick list. con-
fined to the house and his bed most of the
time for the last ten days-Rev. FIR. Do
man, of Owosso, lectured at the Catholic
church Wednesday evening A bountiful
supper was served in the basement.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
A Move for City S. S. Superintendents'
and Teachers Union.

A meeting of the superintendents, pri-
mary superintendents and assistant super
intendents Of all the Sunday schools of the
city is to be held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on
Saturday evening of this week at 7:30. The
object of the conference is to take the pre-
liminary steps necessary for the organiza-
ton of city superintendents' and teachers
Sunday school association. A full attend
greatly desired. NJ. Ii. REYNOLDS.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Laingsburg.

1t is predicted Dimond will carry Sciota
by 100 majority; at least dyed-in-the wool
democrat has staked one dollar on that re-
sult-On Tuesday, March 10th, "Grand-
may" Kinney passed the Doth milestone on
llfe's journey. To commemorate the day,
and once more gladden. the aged mothers
heart, her three sons and one daughter,
grandchildren and great grandchildren,
spent the day with her. She is still re-
markably active for a person of 80 years,
assists somewhat in the household duties,
and spends hours at time in reading.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
VERNON.
Killed His Brother.

The Saginaw papers of last week con-
tanned an account of how George DeForest,
of near Oakley, Brady township, single
man of about 81 years of age beat his par
ents because they objected to his going to
bed with his boots on. Monday he went to
the home of his sister, Mrs. Alfred Beers,
at Oakley, and drove her from the house.
Mrs. Beers appealed to her brother, Calvin
DeForest, for protection, and Calvin tried
to induce George to leave the Beers prem
ises and cease harassing his sister. High
words were used and George threatened to
take the life of Calvin and also his sister.
Calvin became frightened and left George in
possession. Calvin then asked some of the
village citizens to accompany him back to
the Beers residence, and several men about
town did so.
On arriving at the Beers house ii was
found that George had left there, and had
started for the homestead, breathing venge-
ance on the old folks. Calvin then procured
doube-barrelled shotgun, and springing
into his buggy started for the home of the
old folks, hoping to get there ahead of
George, as the latter had started afoot.
The old folks live about mile north and a
half mile west of the village. Calvin had
to pass his own house and as he was pass
ing he saw George in the yard. 1t seems
he had gone across lots, and had got there
c,.H Ao ha calvin Gpprua
ran into an outhouse and opening the door
few inches he pulled a revolver and COM
menced firing. Calvin sprang from the
buggy and shouted to George to cease fir
ing or he would shoot him. George fired
again and the ball struck Calvin in the left
groin. Calvin then shot both barrels of the
gun and George fell to the floor apparently
dead.
CALVIN was but two rods from George
when he fired and the shot did terrible ex-
ecution. Calvin went to Oakley and gave
himself up to Justice Clark, his wound be-
ing cared for by Drs. Drake and Emmons.
1t is thought that the wound may prove
fatal. A justice of the peace took charge of
the remains of George and they were taken
to the town hall in Oakley, where the in
quest will be held today. When Dr. Elliott
arrived at the scene of the tragedy he found
George dying, having his whole right
lung perforated. A warrant was sworn out
tor Georges arrest short time ago, but not
an officer could be found to serve 1t.
Grove & Payne have a foe line of Grass
Seeds.
The Slayton Lyceum Bureau has ISSUED
a neat illustrated four page circular adver
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22

Purify blood and cleanse out your system
for the coming seasons work. This Is the
season which fasleDs catarrh upon its VIC
tins. Remember the celebrated specialist
DIR. Holman Humphry will be at the
Wildermuth House, Wednesday March 27th
and chronic diseases.
DIR. Humphry has visited Owosso one day
every four weeks for the past three years.
Consultation free.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
DELINQUENT Taxes.

The sever al township and city treasurers
have settled with County Treasurer Colby.
The amount of delinquent tax is larger than
usual as is shown by the following state
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Republican Nominations.
NEW HAVEN.


New Haven republicans have an excep-
tionaly good ticket this year, and are deter
mined to elect it, Supervisor. Clarence p.
Hubert; clerk, Oscar Chaffee; treasurer,
Jos. Smith; highway commissioner, Wallace
Neff; justice, A. w. Splitter; members board
review, G. s. Dickinson, I. d. Sanderson;
school inspector, j. S. Fuller.
VERNON.
The republicans of Vernon township set
a good example for the rest of the county
Tuesday by nominating the following ex-
cellent ticket: Supervisor, NJ. l.. Scougale;
clerk, w. II. Clemons; treasurer, Frank e.
Burt; justice, o. A, Garfield; highway COM
missioner, d, Murln; member board of
review, G. S. Reed; school inspector, S. C..
Patchell; constables, e. Lamb w. Shat
lock. L. Hart, S. LemunyOn. The town
ship will be well served if every man nom-
mated is elected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Grass Seeds at very low price at Grove

Grass Seeds at very low price at Grove
& Paynes.
The Grass Lake News has the following
to say concerning the parents of Hon. w.
M. Fitzpatrick: Jesse fitzpatrick who, with
his wife resides with his son. L. j. Kilpat-
rick, northwest of this village, is in pre-
carious health. Should he live until May
he will attain his Goth year, which is also
the age of his venerable wife, Mrs. Kath-
crime Fitzpatrick. The latter is somewhat
under the weather, owing to the extra eXer
tion her husbands condition occasions, but
she displays unusual vitality for one at
such an advanced age.
The Caro- Advertiser in its last issue pub
fishes the following strong endorsement of
Prof. Dimond and condemnation of the at
tack made upon him by the Corunna Inde-
pendent:
The Corunna Independent last week
made contemplate attack upon Mr. E. d.
Dimond, formerly one of the leading educa-
tors of this county, who is the republican
candidate for the Office OF commissioner of
schools in Shiawassee county. 1t is need
less to say that the Independent is demo-
cratic paper. The article goes way back to
the time when the first Teachers Summer
Normal was organized in this county, and
when Caro- and Vassar were bidding against
each other in securing the location Of it. OF
course Caro- won, as it always does in such
contests, and this provoked the wrath of the
Vassarites which was voiced through the
Pioneer. The articles published at that
time in the Pioneer, and they were bad
enough, so far as personalities are concerned,
are made over to suit this case. sentence
used here and paragraph there, until they
are distorted out of all semblapce to the
truth. Such tactics are despicable, and
unless we miss our guess will turn the tide
IN Mr.. Dimond's favor and elect him by an
Overwhelming majority. Such guerrilla
warfare would only be undertaken by an
element of which the Independent is the
mouthpiece, and will have but little effect
with honest, thinking people.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Republican City Convention.

The republican city convention will be
held this evening at the city hall. The
scramble for places on the ticket has been
lively and the outcome of the caucus has
not definitely settled who will be nomi-
mated. For mayor the three candidates are
Mayor Dawes, Aid. l. G. Curry, IL. S.
Hadsal. The nomination for city clerk
will probably go to Fred Edwards, although
]. II. Thorn claims to have pledges from
majority of the delegates. The result in
the ward caucuses makes certain the NOM
ination of Otto l.. Sprague for city treas
urer, practically by acclamation. Two
names have been mentioned for supervisor
at-large, M. Osborn and S. +. Smith. The
contest for the justiceship in the second
district between A. M. Young, G. J. Stuart
and VIM. Guipe promises to be close one.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22

Grove e. Payne have foe line of Grass
Seeds.
The Slayton Lyceum Bureau has issued
a neat illustrated four page circular adver-
tisinr Rsv. j, r. Reitzel as one OF the lee
turers of the Bureau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROV
IDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROPOSALS
For Heating and Ventilating APP
paratus for the State Normal
School Building,

Situated on land bounded by Park, Gasper
Francis. Lincoln and Promenade streets,
Providence. X. 1.
Proposals will be received by tho Building
Committee for the installation Of \ complete
heating and ventilating equipment in the
state Normal School Building Providence
X. l., and the right is reserved by the Com.
mission TO reject any or all bids or to award
the contract 20 any responsible bidder as they
deem Tor the best interest of the State.
bonus with surety or sureties satisfactory
70 the Commission will be required from the
successful bidder in amount equal TO twenty
nve (E5) per centum of the face of proposal
and certified check of one hundred (lOOl
dollars payable to the order OF Thomas Is.
Stockwell, secretary. must accompany each
ana all bids, conditioned upon the signing OF
thereof.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
ONCE of Martin Hall, architects, SOP Indus.
trlsl trust Company Building, Providence,
H. L., or at the Office OF the engineer, Profes.
sor 3. n. Woodbridge, 80 Water street, Boston,
Sealed bids with certified checks enclosed.
addressed TO 4. Il. Stockwell, secretary, in
the care OF Martin a. Hall. architects 5j2 In.
dustrinl Trust Company Building, will be re-
cetved until l2 m. of WEDNESDAY, the eigh.
teenth day OF September 1885.
For the Commission:
THOMAS b. sTOCKWELL, Secretary.
sep9et
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13

HARTFORD, Sept 13.-The tournament
OF the New England States Veteran Fire.
mems league, which took place here yes
terday, was grand success Tho Wal
than (Mass.) boys captured the first prize,
700 cash and $3.50 torch. for the longest
throw, 2left. 7%ln. { .mbridge (Aiass. }
came second, prize sl50, cost. 2l1in.
Salem Mass won third prize, 500, 2Olft.
lOstin. The Chsrlestown Mass veter-
ans carried of the fourth prize of $50
lsoft. S15in. Fifth prize, silver Ice pitcher
and goblets, was taken by Central Falls,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Man and Money Missing

NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept. 10. -Ex.
Commodore Banks yacht Waterwitch is
at the Atlantic club looking for Charles
Clark, who was steward of the yacht until
recently. Sept. 5, while the yacht was off
Bay Ridge, Clark went to Banks office in
New York with the monthly bills, which
the commodore examined, giving Clark
the money TO pay them, together with
Clark's wages. That is the last anybody
has seen of Clark. He paid nobody. but
came here and ran up few bills, then dis
appeared altogether. In Clark's baggage
were found after his flight glassware
linen and silver belonging to the Water
witch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Strike Sentiment strengthening.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. 13 - The
Woavers association held meeting last
night and the wage question was dis.
cussed. A letter from Secretary Rounse-
vile of the Manufacturers association
was read, In which IL was stated that the
manufacturers had voted not to grant an
increase in wages, because they could not
afford to do so. The wcavers voted to
meet tonight TO render their decision.
There is growing feeling in favor of a
strike The spinners are prepared to sup.
port the movement of any OF the other
operatives in event of strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Purity of Politics the slogan.

PORTLAND, Ne, Sept ls. - The last
days session Of the Epworth league Of the
Methodist church was largely attended.
Resolutions were passed urging the Meth.
odlst church to extend the Epworth
league movement in lieu OF the Christian
Endcavor society, and condemning the
open saloons OF tho state and the laxity Of
the officers In enforcing the law, and not
70 support any man or party az the ballot
pox, unless known TO be In fullest sym.
pathy with the law and its enforcement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Stain and Cromwell Refused pardon..

AUGUSTA. Me-. Sept. 13.--At yesterday 8
session of the governor and council, the
councillors decided not to grant pardons
TO Stain and Cromwell, who are serving
time for the murder of Cashier Barron
of the Dexter Savings bank In 1878 The
cases of Robert Hughes of Portland and
S. 7. Reilley Of Biddeford, who are serving
time for rape and breaking and entering,
respectively, were left over till the next
session
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
VIII Meet Next Year at RockIand.

UNION, Me-. Sept. 13-More than SOC
veterans attended the annual reunion of
the Fourth Maine regiment of the Second
Maine Battery association hero yesterday.
An interesting program was carried out,
and the following officers were elected: G..
+. Thomas, Rockland, president; James
Turner Rockland, secretary and treas
urer; H. ID. Carver and @. ID. Jones, Rock
land, vice presidents. The next reunion
will be held at Rockland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Liberty Bells Trim.

CHICAGO, Sept l8.-The Columbian lib.
erty bell viii start on its trip around the
world next Friday. 1t will 20 first 10 the
atlanta exposition to remain two months
Then II will be taken TO New Orleans and
the City OF Mexico and from there 20
kunnymede, Eng, where the bell will be
rung Ia conlmemoration Of the signing of
the Magma Charta ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. l3.-Pouring rain
ala not lessen the crowd Of curiosity see K.
ers at the trial of Durrant yesterday.
Miss Edwards, a classmate OF Blanche
Lamont, testified that on the afternoon of
April 80 Blanche and herself left the
normal school together Miss Lamont
was soon Joined by young man, whom
Miss Edwards recognized as Durrant. To
accommodate a juror recess was taken
until Monday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13

i think the British governments policy
In the Dark Continent has been produc
tive OF much good. II has been character
lied by steadiness. Under British aus
pices an enormous trade has been de-
Seloped. OF course, the most desirable
part Of the country Is the interior. The
coast is unhealthy and unfit for tie Ecu.
ropean settler. What is needed to develop
the tremendous resources of the country
Is means OF quick communication be-
tween the sea and the interior.
Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial
minister, has recommended the construc-
ton OF railroad, 657 miles long, from
Mombasa TO Victoria Nyanza, the second
largest lake in the world. This road is TO
cost about te,750p0O, and will be built by
the govern ment under the supervision OF
East Indian engineers, with large force
OF indian laborers. Work on the railroad
will be started In November.
When I was at the lake 1s years ago
there was not missionary there Now
there are 4o,oOO Christian natives and 200
churches. The natives are enthusiastic
converts. They would ssend their last
penny 10 acquire bible. They are not
like the blacks OF the west coast; in fact.
there are no real Ethiopians among them.
dark copper, and are much more intelli-
gent than the blacks.
Il DO not expect to go again TO Africa
as an explorer. think my usefulness in
that line Is over. Ihave marked the way
for others, and am satisfied, henceforth,
TO do what work I can do for Africa in
England. Africa is practically explored.
and the intelligence of its natives has been
developed. What we want to do now is Co
develop the lands, not so much for the
white man as for tho natives. Think that
Africa never will be, rs some seem TO hope.
another North American continent. But
we must remember that IL has been only n
short time since it was penstrated by civ
ilized forces.
Railroads will bring with them a
higher civilization and make il easier for
the white man 10 live in the country. In
It's earlier development by European ex-
piorers and settlers America appeared to
be rs bad place TO live in as Africa ap-
pears to be now. Means of quick com
munication, In large measure, made il
what IL Is now"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Was Known Among Railro.s Me-,

TACOMA, N. H., Sept. l3.-w. j. CAL
iaghan, formerly private secretary TO Il.
A. MacKinnon, and well known among
railroad men Throughout New England,
died here Of consumption, aged 23 For
the past few years he has been chief clerk
In the Concord and Montreal railroad Of
flee at Concord. He was a native of Mon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
steel Rails Go Tn In pr,o.

fllrsBUhd, sept lS.-It has been an.
houhceu that owing TO the increased cost
OF materials big advance will bo made
in the steel rail trade. 1t takes effect d,
once, and calls for n raise Of o. a ton.
Rails VIII Jow be quoted at s3S, the higa.
est price foi several years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
CHAPTER 675.

OHAFIEh blo.
An Ordinance Adding 5000 10 tho Appro.
priation Tor tho support of the Poor, Etc.
(Approved September 10, 1881
10 II ordained by the City Council of the CITY
of Providence as follows:
SECTION l. The sum of three thousand
dollars is hereby added TO the Appropriation
for the support OF the poor, removal OF
paupers. burial of bodies, and the salary OF
the overseer OF the poor, as made by chapter
0yo or the city ordinances approved, Septem.
Der *, 1894, entitled "An ordinance making
appropriations for the support of the city
government for the financial year ending
September 20, 1885, said sum TO be trans,
terred from the appropriation for the lamp
department as made by said chapter sos.
True copies.
Witness: WILLIAM +. CLARKE
seplE-5t City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Death of a Canadian LegisIa,or.

HALIFAX, sept l8.--Thomas n Havi.
land OF Charlottetown, p. E. l., died yes.
terday, aged 72. For 30 consecutive wears
he was elected a member Of the legisla-
ture, and several terms held seat i'm the
cabinet. He was one of the delegates who
arranged the terms of confederation He
was for six years member of the Cam.
dian senate, rcsigning when appointed
governor of the province of Prince Edward
Island
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-13
Battle of Rival Racar.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. l3.-Robert ], John
IL. Gentry and Joe Patchen battled for
supremacy yesterday on the track of the
louisville Driving Fair association.
Nearly 10000 people were on the grounds.
Robert won, but had Joe patchen not
gone into the air" when within 40 wards
OF the wire Ia the fourth heat there might
have been another ending.