The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-28
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EDITOR.

The free silver democrats were badly de-
feated in the Kentucky state convention.
Pres Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle were
both endorsed.
The appointment by Gov. Rich of Gen. j.
II. Kidd, editor of the lonia Sentinel, as
quartermaster general to succeed the late
Geo. M. Delvin is most excellent one and
meets hearty approval from all sources.
THE TIMES extend congratulations.
The Allegan Journal says: The Mar
shall Statesman booms Hon. Jas. O'Donnell,
the able and talented editor of the jackson
Citizen, as a republican candidate for the
next Governor of Michigan. When the
war of the rebellion broke out MIR. O'Don-
nell enlisted and served in the LIST Michigan
Volunteer Infantry and proved to be gal
liant soldier. Why not give O'Donnell this
nomination.? He certainly deserves it.
1t is reported from Lansing that Gov.
Rich has decided to appoint Col. Chas. V.
Deland, of jackson, as State Statistcian.
The newspaper men of the State will be
pleased to see this old veteran in their
ranks remembered. The position is an i'm
compile statistics which will lead to the
more equitable and uniform system of as
sessing and taxing property throughout the
State. Col. Deand Is well equipped to per-
form the duties of the office.
Detroit Journal: The national republic
can league convention pursued the proper
course in regard tn resolutions, course
pointed out to it by the timely good sense of
ex-senator John Patton Jr. 1t is not for
the league to dictate the party platform or
to usurp any of the functions of a regularly
chosen national republican convention.
But there is no mistaking the temper of the
league concerning the silver question or the
tariff. 1t stands firmly by the republican
platform of 1892. The league convention
did its work well and the effect upon the
party at large will be very beneficial.
Harpers Round Table for July I'd will
contain an eight-page supplement devoted
to play called "The Knave of Hearts"
by Albert Lee, with illustrations in two
colors by Edward Penfeld. For the same
number special cover, printed in two
colors, has been prepared.
Insurance Commissioner Giddings reports
that 30 life insurance companies are doing
business in Michigan, under authority of
law, with assets of 81, lore, 762. S26 and risks
to the amount of 1926, 911, 500.
Attorney General Maynard says the hawk
ers and peddlers law passed by the last
legislature is unconstitutional The title
was defective. This will leave the old law
in force and the state will continue to
receive the license from this class of dealers.
Allegan Journal: E. o. Dewey, editor Of
the Owosso TIMES, has been sued by an
alderman of that city in a libel suit for the |
amount of $4,000. If that OwOsso alder
man ever gets Ga cents from Brother |
Dewey he will be doing remarkably well.
Saturday, July 9th, will be Wicking |
& Storrer's last day in the old store,
corner of Washington and Exchange streets,
and they are making prices on mems fur
nishing g6ods and clothing which should |
practically move their stock for them by |
the close of that day. Fine worsted suits |
and cashmere suits are being offered at but |
little more than half price, while boys suits, |
etc. are offered at prices which comes pretty |
near to giving them away. On Monday |
morning, July 9th, they will be in the store |
116 west Exchange, next to Duff's grocery, |
and the expense and trouble of moving the |
stock is the reason for this cutting of prices. |
You will see fuller particulars on their full |
page adj in this issue. The work of tearing |
down the old store will be begun as soon as
they have moved out.
A family reunion of the relatives of Mrs.
William Townsend with their families was
held Friday at the home of VIM. Townsend
north of the city. Nearly ninety relatives
were present coming from many miles
around. A program with speeches, recita-
tions and music took part of the time and
all together 1t was most pleasant occasion.
William Alden Smith, of Grand Rapids
fled articles of incorporation, Wednesday,
for the reorganization of the Escanabs,
Frankfort & Southeastern railway formerly
controlled by T. & A. A., recently foreclos-
ed and sold for 100000. New company
now formed. Directors are George Lord
Day, New York; Congressman Mccall, of
Massachusetts, Albert G. Hall, Spencer M.
MUMMY and B. F. Lincoln, Boston, and
VIM. Alden Smith, OF Grand Rapids. s. w.
Mccall is president, William Smith, vice
president; Albert G. Hall treasurer, and