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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
Ovid.

Miss Florence Bowen visited at Chelsea
last Week.-Mrs. May Remington. ol
Ypsilanti, and Mr.. Hale, of Ann Arbor
were guests last week of Miss Remming
toms sister, Mrs. Fred Hazle-Miss Ger
trude Mead, of st. Johns, visited OVID
friends the early part of last week-Mr
and Mrs. James Anderson, who have beer
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Will Robson
during the holidays, have returned to theiI
home in Detroit--Miss Matte Roberts is
visiting in Canada--Miss Eta Ferguson
has returned to Otsego after two weeks
visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. T
Ferguson--Miss Nellie Cooper, of st.
Johns, was in Ovid last Friday--Niss
Beach, of Ann Arbor, was the guest of Miss
May Bennett over Sunday. Miss Beach is @
contralto singer and rendered fine sole
Sunday morning at the Congregational
church--WillF Ferguson spent the holidays
with friends at Whitehall-Fred Everett
was in Ithaca last Week.-Mrs. Erma
Haight, of Chicago, is the guest of heI
mother, Mrs. A. M. Eaton--Miss Fanny
Clark gave New Years party to about
twenty of her friends Tuesday evening. AL
participated In very enjoyable evening
Mrs. Frank johnson and Miss Frances
Griswold visited the Owosso schools last
Thursday Mrs. Ii. w. Huntley and
daughter Neva have returned from a two
wee ks visit in Detroit--Mrs. J. w, All.
worth was in Detroit over Sunday--Miss
Ella Anderson, of Detroit, is visiting heI
sister, Mrs. Will Robson--Miss Maude
Curtis spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Herb Sparks, of ST. Johns--Mr. and Mrs.
N. G. Lyon and two children were guests
of Supt and Mrs. e. M. Plunkett, Wednes.
day and Thursday of last week.-Mrs..
Stlckney is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Min
ME Hunt, in Flint-St. Johns Republican.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
Burton.

School commenced Monday, after two
weeks vacation-A. T. Wright returned
Saturday to Ypsilanti. to resume his work
In the State Normal--Revival meetings
began Monday evening in the M. Z. church
by the pastor, Rev. G. 4. Hill, assisted by
MIR. Topping, of Owosso, as singer-Mrs.
M. Lemon, of Benzonia, was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wright the first of the
week-P. Wesner, of Owosso, was in
town Friday, calling on old friends--Mrs.
Franc Green, of Kalamazoo, spent the past
week visiting relatives in this place-Mrs.
Jas. 1 Ockerman and daughter, Miss Addie,
of Bennington, spent last week with the
formers mother, Mrs. VIM. Putnam
Born, Jan. 2, a son, to Mr.. and Mrs. q.
Walker--Mr. and Mrs. j. Vincent had a
family reunion New Years day, at their
pleasant home in this place-Mrs. G..
Hughes, of Owosso, was the guest of Mrs.
G. Mckenzie the last of last Week.-Mrs..
j. Dewitt entertained the ladies' aid society
of the M. L. church, Wednesday afternoon
Miss G. Sherman, who has been spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Sherman, has returned to Detroit where
she is attending school-Mrs. Ora Var
cOe spent last week with her sister, Mrs. @.
Robbins and Mrs. j. Foster, of Owosso-
A. +. Cadz and V. Christmas were in Hen
derson, Wednesday-Miss Marguerite
Courtrght and Jerrie Maloney are very sick
at this writing--Mrs. G. Mckenzie and
Miss Maggie Mcclure were the guests of
Mrs. II. Schroeder, Thursday; and Friday,
were the guests of Mrs. E. Millard--Miss
EfIie Hubbell, of Garland, spent part OF
the week with her cousin, Miss Grace Will
liams---Rollin Gould has returned home
to spend the winter with his parents since
navigation closed--Prof. s. Grove, OF
Pewamo, was the guest of A. T. Wright
last week--Rev. w. M. Ward, of Corun'
ma, gave lecture in this place Friday even
| ing of last week. Subject, Abraham
incoln'--Messrs. j. Purvis and T. H.
Bonsor were in Corunna, Tuesday on bust
ness--Mrs. w. Potter and two sons, Mas
ter Douglas and John, spent the week will
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. Brokraw, o.
Ovid--G. E. Wright, of Benzonia, /!
visiting relatives in this vicinity--Mis'
Myrtle Mason spent the week with relatives
near Clyde, Oakland county,. Varco'
is quite i'll; also, Mrs. Z. Maroney-Mis
Rosa Parker, Of Hartwellville, visited he
sister, Mrs. l.. Harris, last week--Quite
number from this place attended the quar-
terly meeting at North Owosso, Sunday.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
Woodruff.

There have been number of family re-
unions in this place. One pleasant affair
was the birthday dinner given to Mrs. Smith.
widow Of the late Rev. w. G. Smith, on her
seth birthday, which occurred Jan. 1st.
There were present her four children and
their families Four generations were rep
resented. Mrs. Smith has living nine grand
children and two great grand children
Miss Cora Pohemus, who has been so Sc
verely sick for long time, had so far re-
covered that she was able to be brought
home last week. She was at Durand-
Mrs. Andrew Brewers received severe
kick from horse short time ago. Mr..
Brewers is quite sick at this time--Mr.
and Mrs. John Colby were in Ypsilanti last
week to be present at the burial of their
brother Scott's wife--A good many of the
people from this place go to Owosso to trade
and numbers have reported that they could
do better than at Lansing Mrs. John
Smith and child were thrown from her bug
gy last Sunday. She and her little one both
received severe injuries. Her horse became
frightened and ran away--Mrs. Sargent
went to Saginaw short time ago. While
there she, with four sisters and their hus-
bands and children attended a surprise birth
day party. There were present about 25 in
all, brothers, sisters and grand children.
They had splendid time. Just before they
had finished their dinner they were all sur
prised by the unexpected arrival of broth
or they had not seen for long time. They
all pronounced the surprise complete. After
good visit they all returned to their homes.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
Vernon.

John Norton is dangerously sick-E.
Jewell, of Gaines, is visiting his son George,
of this place-John Harris left on Tues
day for Pomona, Cal.-School began here
on Monday after two weeks vacation
Mrs. Frances Hunter who has been very III
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Miles Parish
in this place, Is improving--Frank Stone
spent Sunday with his aunt. Mrs. r. Holm
den-The Congregational people had a
church election of officers and banquet on
Tuesday-Reviva meetings are in pro-
gress at the M. e. church. The Baptist
and Congregational churches have united to
observe the week of prayer-Mr. and Mrs.
John Driscol entertained number of young
people from this place on Friday evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
County Spelling Contest and Pupils Ex'
aminations.

In accordance with the recommendations
of the Superintendent OF Public instruction,
the commissioner is planning for a spelling
contest for Shiawassee Co.
To make a success of the work every
teacher must enter into the scheme heartily,
and do all in his power to create an interest
in the contest.
Every school of township should be
represented in the township contest, and
teachers whose schools are not represented
will be held accountable for the non-appear'
ance of their pupils, The schools can be
represented if the teachers take an interest
in the work.
The township contests will be conducted
at the following named >places on the date:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10

In some cases, places not in the center OF
the township have been selected because
they offer better advantages.
The township contests will begin at7 80 p.
M, local time.
The county contest will be conducted at
Corunna, In the high school room, Satur-
day. March 28, at $50, p. m, local time.
Teachers employed in districts where these
contests are to be held are expected to see
that the school house is properly lighted and
heated for the occasion.
PUPILS EXAMINATIONS.
Examinations for pupils completing the
eighth grade in district schools will be held
at the places named below, on Saturday,
March 21st, 1896:
Dist No. 2, Fairfield Tp., - Garland school
Dist No. 8, Rush Tp., Henderson
Dist No. 3, Hazelton- -Judd's Corners
Dist No. 4, Bennington Pittsburg
Village Of New Lothrop, village of Burton.
owosso City, Central School, Corunna High
School, village of Laingsburg, village of
Lennon, village of Perry, village of Durand,
village of Byron, village Of Shaftsburg, vii
lage Of Bancroft.
The questions for the examination are
prepared by the Supt. of Public Instruction.
Persons will be selected by the commission
er to conduct the examinations. The papers
will be marked by the person who conducts
the examination. and then sent to the CON-
missioner, who will review them and send
reports TO the applicants.
The examination will cover the eighth
grade work as outlined by the State Manual
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
"a Cold Day."

Manager Salisbury has contracted with
Perkins ID. Fisher for his funny farce COM
edy, "A Cold Day." In securing IL, our
theatre going patrons are assured of an eve
ming of pure solid fun. "a Cold Day" has
been played here before, and those who have
seen 1t, know II to be one of the best farce
comedies on the road. The date, one day
only, Friday, Jan. 10th.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10

for District Schools. Applicants can re-
ceive diplomas without ssing in Civil
Government of the United States.
Teachers should encourage their pupils to
take this examination.
Z. ID. DIMoND, Com.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10

Some time ago Mr.. Simon Goldbaum of
San Luis Rey, CAL, was troubled with a
lame back and rheumatism. He used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and prompt cure was
effected. He says he has since advised
many of his friends to try 1t and all who
have done so have spoken highly of 1t. 1t is
for sale by johnson & Henderson, druggists.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10

Goes into the best homes
in Shiawassee county and its
contents are carefully read by
an intelligent class of readers.
The use of its advertising col
umns convinces advertisers of
this fact.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10
Annual Elections.


w. M.-G. p. Jenkins.
V. M.-Thos. A. Lowery.
Secy.-J. Crakel.
Fihancier-C. I'll. Willoughby.
Chap.--W. G. Scott.
B. .Y.P.U.
President--F. w. Lawrence.
Vice President-Cora Miller.
Secretary-May Lawrence.
Treasurer-Howard Crawford.
Organist-Jessie Keagle.
BAPTIST AID SOCIETY.
The officers elected at the annual meeting
Wednesday are:
President-Mrs. M. A. Buckminster.
Vice President-Mrs. e. E. Bentley, Mrs.
j. w. Simmons, Mrs. M. G. Andrews.
Secretary-Mrs. G. MahaneY.
Treasurer-Mrs. Wellington White.
SOCIAL UNION.
At the annual meeting of the Y. l.. S. u,
at the Congregational church Tuesday even
ing the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Pres-Mrs. ID. w. Waters.
Vice Pres.-Mrs. E. o. Dewey.
Rec. Sec'y-Mrs. M. N. Osborne
Financial Secy-Miss Eta Williams.
Treas.-Miss Gracia Stewart.
LOYAL GUARDS.
The following officers of the Loyal Guards
will be installed this evening:
G. CD. G. Hoyt.
S. C.-Alfred Widman.
j. C.-J. E. Hughes.
Recorder-L. M. Woodin.
Paymaster-J. l.. Ash.
Chaplain-ROllin Pond.
S. LII G. Heyer.
j. LII. M. Burke.
1st Serg't-A. w. Myers.
I'd Serg't-F. E. Hawley.
Sentinel-E. Il. Brown.
Auditors-Rollin Pond, r. p. Bigelow,
r. j. Brown.
| r. t. OF T..
The following officers were elected and in
stalled in the Royal Templars Of Temper
ance lodge on Wednesday evening:
S. C.-Mrs. Phebe A., Brewer.
| V. C.-Mrs Emma Il. Dawes.
| Chap.--Mrs. e. b. Dewey.
Rec and +. Sec.--E l.. Brewer.
Treas.-Mrs. s. A. Wiley.
| Herald.-Mrs. M. +. Densmore.
Guard. d.--Geo. w. Wren.
Sentnel-A. Robertson.
| Trustee.-D. b. Reed.
Rep. to Grand Council. Mrs. Phebe A.
Brewer.
sHIAwAssEE SAVINGS SOCIETY.
At the annual meeting of the Shiawassee
Savings Society held on Monday, w. E.
Hall, s. E. Parkill, E. p. Gilbert, !. w.
Simmons and M. @. Dawes were elected
directors. The directors organized by the
election Of the following officers:
President-C. E. Rigley.
| Vice President. A. Hamblin.
Secretary-E. p. Gilbert.
Treasurer-H c. Frieseke.
Attorney-Wm. M. Fitzpatrick.
The last statement of the society shows
there are 3115 shares of stock outstanding,
the first series of which is now worth $S2.9S
par share. The total receipts for 1895 were
$41, ,2S2.52 and the expenditures $34, 5000;
loans in force, $1O7, ,975.OO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-10

constipation is the cause of all sorts Of
serious disorders of the blood. Strong
catnartics are worse than useless. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is natures own remedy
for troubles of this sort.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

Inc announcement of Judge
WILLIAM /. ZENoR, of Harrison
county. as a candidate for Congress
man from this district, will be found
under the head Of Political An
nouncements' in this paper
Judge Zenor does not need an in
PRODUCTION to the Democracy Of
Dubois county. Raised in our
neighboring county Of Crawford.
ms progress up the ladder Of sue
cess has been watched with pride by
our people. Early displaying those
qualities OF honesty, earnestness. in
tegrIty and sympathy with the
people which stamp men a. leaders
among their fellows, and the studi-
eus characte. which brings success
IN all professions, the Democracy Of
his Circuit called him to the Judge
ship, and for II years he has hon
cred that position, till it seems now
he is justified in seeking another
During this time, and previously. he
has frequently responded TO invita- |
lions from Dubois Democrats to adj
iress them on the political issues.
and they have listened to him with
pleasure. Thereby he obtained the
acquaintance which, with his being
he early bird on the ground, in
'pired the hattering testimonial Civ
m him by the committee on Satur-
lay last, and which will be found
q the committee proceedings.
should he be the successful aspi-
ant, the Democracy Of the district
Till be faithfully represented in
,ongress, by man who will not
ringe to power that thrift NAV
pillow fawning," as some other
democrats have done.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28
SlleriH's Sale.

ny virtue OF a certified copy OF a de
cree 70 me directed from the CLERK i
the Dubois Circuit Court. in a cans.
wherein Ferdinand Schneider Is Plain
TN, and William Jarhce is Defendant
requiring me IL make the sum Of on,
hundred and one dollars and ninety
cents, with Interest on said decree AMI
costs, ! Will expose 1T public sale I'd
the highest bidder. on
SATURDAY, MARCH 2lst. 1896.
between the hours OF 10 O'Clock. A. n
and I o'clock, r. NJ, Of said dav n ths
door OF the Court House in Jasper. Du
Dolls county, Indiana, the rents and or,
nts Tor term not exceeding seven years.
the following Real Estate, to-wit:
The undivided two thirds OF parts lots
One hundred eight, One hundred nine.
One hundred ten, and forty-eiRht hun.
uredths OF an acre lying due West Of the
above described property, and adioinin~
Inc above lots. All situated in William
'arooes addition to the town Of Binds
eye, az shown by the map, plat, orchart
u said town, in Dubois county. Indiana
II such rents and profits will not sell
or sufficient sum to satisfy said decree
interest and costs, will. ut the same
lme and place expose at public sale the
&c simple Of said real estate. or 40 mnch
hereof as may be sufficient 10 discharp,s
and decree, interest and costs. Said
ale Will he made without anv relief
'hatever from valuation or appraiss-
nent laws.
HENRY CASSIDY. Sheriff ID.
w. r. Cox, Atty. for Plaintiff.
february 18th, lS96.-3w. ms
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

Mrs. A. NJ. Sweeney gave mus
Icale last evening at her home on n.
III Il. in honor Of her sister, Miss
Rose kuebler, and the Misses Bat
ties Of Illinois, who are Mrs. Gran
dall's guests. Both Of these young
ladies are excellent pianists and fur
nished a part Of the program last
evening. Others participating in
the musical feature were Miss Abro-
met and Mrs. j. A. Cutting. The
rooms were arranged with palms.
and the mantels bore pretty cut
vases Of flowers The guests num-
bered about twenty-five. The
Misses Battles will return tn their
home Sa.u.day Miss Kuebler
will probably remain a few davs
ongrr and Mrs. Sweeney will en-
ertaln again for her-Indianapolis
sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

To the Democrats Of the Sd Con
gressional district of Indiana:
On accoun; Of the unsettled con.
dition Of affairs regarding the hold
over State Senator'S, l have con-
cluded to withdraw from the Con.
gressional race in this district. On
those who stood so nobly by me in
my race for election TO the Senate
in 1894, | do not intend to turn
my back, when perhaps can rem
der them much better service than
| could possibly in Congress. Ire
gard it as a sacred duty to shirk no
responsibility that may devolve up
on me, and if il becomes necessary
to elect persons to fill the places OF
those who were chosen at the last
election. l will accept the newt
able, and again make the race for
State Senator.
| am confident there will be no
more such "land-slides'' as that of
1894. The vicious and partisan
measures pas Led bv the last Repub-
lean Legislature, certainly insures
that the next Legislature will be
Democratic in both branches. and
'ender certain the election Of a Dem
'crat u the United States Senate to
succeed Hon. Daniel W. Voorhees,.
/ have received fiattering encour-
l.ement from all over this Congress
onal district, Offering me assistance
{ the convention, and to all feel
merely grateful, and return my
HEARTFELT thanks for the generous Z,
ssistance profered me.
have nothing but kind words to
ay in regard to any Of my competi-
Drs in the congressional race, and
eel that any one Of them will do I
redit to the position to which he !
spires.
With fondest hope for Democ ratio ,
uccess, | am, !
Your obedient servant, 9
MICHAEL A. SWEENEY.
jasper, Ind. Jan. %, 1896.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

Senator Tillnan says that If thu
national democratic convention doe.
not declare for free coinage his
South Carolina organization will
leave the party. This is one of the
strongest arguments for declaring
against free coinage that has been
offered. indianapolis Sentinel.
Would-be sharp" squibs like the
foregoing, in various gold-bug,
mono-mctallist p,pers, are not con-
ducive to Democratic success this
Fall. South Carulina has always
voted with the Democracy in Nation
al elections, and Gov. Tillman was
one Of the strongest supporters Of
Grover Cleveland four years ago
before the fat dictator had shown he
was not honest in support Of the
platform upon which he was elected.
Can the Democracy afford to drive
out Of the party those who believe
an American system Of BIZ metallisml
Is a more important issue than all
others? II they do so the Democ-
lacy will not carry q State in the
Union. The holding Of from Dem. |
'cratic editorial conventions, and
general consultations in the party.
u the bi-meta'lists, is a most omin-
JUS sign for evil to the party.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

Our fellow citizen, Hon. William
A. Traylor, is this week announced
a. candidate for Judge of the cir.
cult composed Of Dubois and Pike
counties. Mr.. Traylor's long and
honorable experience as LAWYER
and law maker eminently qualities
him for the position he seeks, and
his social disposition and lu lgment
OF human nature would make him
a popular and acceptable officer,
should he BE- elected. Born in our
neighboring county Of Pike, Feb. 5.
1913, and raised in Dubois county.
he. by birth and residence, fairly
represents the interests and growth
OF the two counties composing the
circuit, and he enjoys large sc-
quaintance in each county.
Asa young man Mr.. TraylorI
taught school from is years Of age
TIL ne was "a, studying law during
his vacations. In 1867 he attended
the law school of the State Univer-
sity and graduated therefrom in
1868, immediately locating in Jas
per, and opening law office. and
ne has closely attended to his pro-
fession ever since, gaining gene raj
reputation as a safe and thoroughly
equipped lawyer, whose qualifica
lions would grace a judicial posi-
lion.
Always Democrat, of unaues-
Toned integrity, and of Democratic
the party in 1873 called
nm to represent in the State Senate :
ne counties of Dubois, Martin and a
orange, which he did acceptably to il
ltizens generally for four wears. q
again, in 1889, in the district COM =
osed Of Dubois and Perry counties. c.
= was, without his seeking it, elect I,
q to the State Senate, to fill the T
acancy occasioned by the resigna- Z
on OF Hon. o. A. Trippett, and r
the duties Of Sena.or 4
18th credit to himself and honor 10 II
he district. ~
Should he be elected Judge, and p p
= will be if nominated, the people 4
IN be sure Of having an upright B,
I'd impartial arbitrator of all legal 10
faculties, and one who will add ~ y,
sire 10 the bench. F.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-02-28

bainbridge-Geo. Mehringer's house.
Marion- Lochman school house.
nall- No. !, Ceiestine school house.
Hall-Pre. No. 2-Jacos.- school house
Jefferson Pre-. No. >chnellville.
Blrlseye.
Jackson No. i-->t. Anthony.
3-Brefxvilie
fatoks-City Hall, Huntiugbury.
LASS No Holland schoolhouse.
:. -. Henry school house
Ferdinand school house.
Mr.. John IL. Behrens then offered
the following preamble and resoIu-
ton, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, In view OF the fact
that Hon. NJ. \. Sweeney has with
draw from the race for Congress for
the 3 district OF Indiana. and
whereas the sentiment Of Dubois
county Is manifestly in favor of
Hon. VIM I. Zenor, Of Harrison
county, AS a candidate for said posi-
ton, therefore
Resolved, by the Democratic
Central Committee Of Dubois coun-
~ and the Democracy of said coun-
ty, assembled at meeting held at
Jasper. Ind, on the 22d OF Feb.
1896, as an expression Of the sense
u this meeting and as the senti-
ment Of the Democracy of Dubois
'ountv, that we endorse his candi- |
lacy. and recommend the same To I
'ther counties Of the district. but
avor the submission of the choice
4 all Congressional candidates, to-
ether with others 10 be voted for
hereat, tn a primary election Of the
ounty, and that the delegates here
tier selected be instructed In ac-
ordance with the vote of said
punty. under the rules this day
topted for the government Of such
II
The committee then adjourned,
nd upon opening the doors. the {
'om soon filled up with the people,
Id the action Of the committee was I
announced.
Senator Sweeney then introduced v
ldge Zenor, who thanked the COM {
lttee for its endorsement, a,.d in
VI hours speech reviewed the un- h
Institutional acts of the last So G
lied Legislature of Indiana. and a
brutal closing of its official ex- d
ence-expressing the belief that II
w. Matthews would never call It
special session. He also criti-
ed the do-nothing policy of the
sent Congress. and contrasted it q
n the Republican boasts Of usi- :.
= ability. Oh
The Judge was heartily cheered. o'
1 his speech was we'll received. q
he seemed to carefully avoid q
himself on the currency "a
'stlon further than to criticise the m
lying. shilly shally policy Of IN
m Reeds Congress. m