The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-09-18
TIE Times.
owosso, FRIDAY, SEPT. IS, 1895
TEN PAGES.
Entered at the postoffice in Owosso for
as second class matter.
LOCAL NEWS.

held at Byron on Mondays
N. Goodyear has purchased the old j. G.
Williams place on East Exchange street.
The school census show an increase of
1O4 over last year, the total figures being
1894.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First ME-.
church will serve warm meals in their din
ing hall, during the fair.
The finest plums we have seen this year
were left on our table yesterday by r. r.
Marsh. They were Goes Golden Drop.
The Owosso High School foot ball play
ers have commenced practice, preparatory
to organizing winning team for the fall
games.
l.. w. Barnes, of Byron, was re- elected
last week as one of the directors of the
state fair. He Is a very active and influen-
tial member.
The W. r. G. and G.. A. r. picnic has
been postponed until Saturday afternoon,
Sept. 10, to be held at Caledonia Park. All
are welcome.
The circuit court adjourned Wednesday
until the 21st, when a pre-emptory call of
the calendar will be made and cases set for
trial after the 2Sth.
Reporter: The silver and peoples party
congressional convention, to be held In this
city next Tuesday will endorse Judge
Brucker, the democratic nominee.
The pastor of the Congregational church,
j. G. Cromer, will preach next Sunday
morning from the topic, "Wanted-An
Open Door," Evening service at 7:30.
Entries for the county fair will close at 9
o'clock p. m. on Tuesday, the first day. 1t
is important to notice this change, as entries
have heretofore closed at noon of the second
day.
Harry A. Cossitt has been granted leave
of absence from postal duties, and will leave
Saturday for New York City, where he will
continue his medical studies in Bellevue
hospital.
Geo. Ii. Graham now occupies the Office
room in the Keller block, lately occupied
by the Postal Telegraph Co., with his
wholesale cigar business. 1t makes fine
location for him.
r. r. Marsh is recognized as an authority
on plum growing, and in little pamphlet,
which will be on sale during the fair, gives
his experience. If you are interested dc
cot fail to buy one.
Will Weidman made quite an exhibit OF
poultry at the state fair and secured five
first and three second premiums, which is a
record to be proud of. Mr.. Weidman has
fourteen varieties of fowls in his yards.
While attending the fair 1t will pay you
to call at 204 N. Washington ST., for boots,
shoes, clothing, hats, caps, jackets and dry
goods. We are slaughteripg these goods
Come and see for yourselves. Now DOM
pass this, 204 N. Washington st.
The time for which e. w. Hunt was IN
yited to officiate as rector of the Episcopal
church having expired, he was given 9
unanimous call to become its rector at the
meeting of the vestry Monday evening. Mr.
Hunt and family have made many warn
friends in Owosso since coming here.
II. j. Daniels returned yesterday morning
from Denver, Colo, and has been appointed
an additional substitute on the mail carriers
force, the extended absence of Ii. A. Cossit
and the regular employment of substitute
Ed Stanard on his route making this neces
sary.
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers will Civ
one of their pleasing concerts In the Bap
tict church next Wednesday evening
These concerts are the kind that never groy
old and person never tires Of hearing tn
delightful melodies and the exquisite blend
ing of the voices. The prices for admissio
are Is, 25 and 35 cents.
Through the kindness of Pres. 1. ID. Z
Ralph, the Congregational Sunday scho'
has been provided with piano for the ne,
few months. Several new classes are to |
organized Sunday, j. G. Shattuck takin
charge of the young peoples class. Speci'
music will also be provided. All Of II
members of the congregation are requisite
to be present.
Corunna Journal: The board of directo
of the Shiawassee Mutual Fire Insuran'
Company have ordered an assessment
sl.5O on each $1,000 at risk, August 1, 1s9
The collection is to be made by the agent
each township on Friday and Saturda
/. Oct. and 8. After Oct. Is, members ca
ry their own losses until their assessment
}. paid.