The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-09-06

greatest novelty in the parade. \ regular
Old fashioned North Carolina rig with g
couple to match, driving with bit and Bride
a sturdy old bull. They received the heart
lest encore of the day.
Castree & Shaw showed the new stacke,
which is joy to the farmers aud most
valuable addition to farm machinery. A
traction engine. hay press and separator
to which the blower stacker was attached
filled out complete exhibit.
q. w. Parker decorated his delivery
wagon in coors as grocery advertisement
Williams & Co, the milk dealers, put one
OF their best animals on a wagon and
showed to the uninitiated the method of ex.
tracing the good white fluid therefrom.
G. II. Currey's new painted wagon made
neat appearance as did large load OF
vegetables sold him by Payne Bros.
Todd & Co. and John Brooks tS Son dis
played coal and appliances for its handling,
logs etc.
Aiken & Cooper displayed neatly the
branches of their hay, feed and supply busi-
ness.
The we'll known aud excellent lines of
goods sold by Ira G. Curry were displayed
on large wagon neatly arranged. The
Garland range was recognized by many who
can testify to its merit
Knapp & Smith upholstered settee
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fine furniture that attracted the visitors eye
and showed the good taste of the firm In
their line of business.
Music, music, music was turned out from
the Michigan Sewing Machine & Organ
Co.'s wagon and it was pleasant diversion
| for this part OF the parade. The instru.
ments used were the finest of the kind made
while the pieces played were the latest
This company always has an idea and II
| always pleases.
The Muskegon Brewing Co. took along
several kegs of their beer and dealt
it out to some gentlemen who kindly and
easily disposed of it.
Miss Minnie Warren's millinery business
was represented by some frogs and fanci-
ly adorned Srls.
The Estey Carriage Company made one
oflts carriages while enroute showing to
the people the care and accuracy with which
all of its goods are made, making it a justly
popular company.
The Lake Ice Company's big wagons, all
OF which are in constant use, showed the
volume OF this company's business.
l.. Krob trimmed everything with golden
rod and evergreen, making a pleasant di-
version from the red, white and blue. so
prevalent A big hat OF black with yellow
band, attracted attention.
40 miles 10 get suit from Laundy q
Glasco" adorned the toughest looking outfit
in the parade. A poor old banged up horse
and couple of rum blossomed tramps did
their share to help out the ad.
VIM, Joplng drove one OF his rigs that
looked mighty comfortable as a sample Of
the kind his livery sends out.
The prizes awarded were:
Most abject specimen of tramp, Ray Re-
tan, largest loaf of bread i'll Michigan, made
by Johnson Baking Co.
Typical Irishman, George Copas, steel
shovel
Best turnout representing dry weather
and hard times, Mr.. Monroe, IS.
Most comical "Old Country Dutchman," :"
Ben Fisher, bottle Catawba wine, pipe and
cake of Limburger cheese.
Most comical pair in procession, James
Lindsey and friend, one pound Dutf's Kor-
ker tea.
Most conical and ridiculous horse and
rider, both captured by Let Hubbell, saw
buck and box of Spana Cuba cigars.
Tallest man on foot, o. B. Crowner, pair
of pants.
Best oldtime New England hired man,
a. Crumm, good pitchfork.
Best hard times band, Getchell & Smith,
$40; second prize, Rindge IL Beehler.
Most comical representation of old couple
riding, with complete Josh Whitcomb out
tit, Jim Copas aud A. ID. Chase, set of tin
goods.
SPORTS AND GAMES.
The base ball games were one of the best
features of the days program and by far the
most interesting to the crowds that attended.
In the morning the Lansing crowd TO the
number of over five hundred filled the left
side bleachers and yelled and screeched and
guyed whenever the slightest opportunity
presented itself. But, alas for them. they
were to be disappointed In having any glor-
ous opportunities. Owosso went to bat and