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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
The Biggest of Its Kind.

Every farmer in Michigan knows what
farmers institute is. Sixty-eight coun-
ties in the state have held them this win
ter. Some of them have been very large
ly attended, and all have been very sue
cessful. But we expect to have the big
eest one of the year at Grand Rapids,
Feb. IL, ~, Is and IA. 1t will be called
"Round-up," and the list of speakers
will include noted professors from the
Agricultural College, and some of the
most successful and best known farmers
and fruit growers of the state. The feast
will be opened by Gov. John T., Rich on
Tuesday evening, Feb. IL, and will con-
tinue for three days and four evenings,
until Friday evening, when it will be
closed by Ex-Gov. Luce. There will be
three sessions a day of the main institute.
Wednesday will be fruit day, Thursday
will be stock and dairy day, and Fri
day will be fertilizer and general crop
day. The evening sessions will be occu-
pied with talks of a more general nature,
but all of great interest and moment to
farmers. Three afternoons, in room
separate from the main institute, will be
held woman's section under the charge
of Mrs. Mary A. Mayo, of Battle Creek.
1t is expected that on two of these after
moons demonstration lessons in cooking
will be given by Miss Margaret M. Sill,
of Detroit. Still another separate section,
called the mechanics section, will be
held two evenings for those who are in
terested in mechanical lines.
WHAT WE WANT.
We want 1000 of the most progressive
farmers from all sections of Michigan to
attend this meeting. We expect reduced
rates on all railroads. We have been as
sured of reduced rates at hotels at from
ST.. 90 to 81. 80 per day for good accommo-
dations. We want to make this the big
gest meeting of the kind ever held in
Michigan. We want to make it model
institute in conduct as well as in attend
ance. The papers and discussions will
be the best that can be procured in Mich
igan, and we want people to come to hear
them. We expect every farmer in Kent
county, and we would like to have every
other county send large delegations.
Further announcements, giving program
and other arrangements more in detail,
will be made later. Do not forget the
dates, Feb. IL, II, ID and IA; and remem-
Der 10 come and stay as long as you can.
You never will regret it.
KENYON l.. BUTTERFIELD,
Superintendent of Institutes.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
COMMON COUNCIL.

At the regular meeting Monday even
ing, Jan. Is, Mayor Gould presided, with
seven aldermen present.
Under the provisions of the new char
ter the Mayor appointed board OF pub
lie works of the following named per-
sons, who were confirmed:
James Osburn, five years; Isaac ii.
Keller, four years; Charles w. Gale,
three wears; Charles S. Williams, two
wears; John T. Wal,h, one year.
A communication was presented from
II. w. Ashley, of the Ann Arbor Rail
road Co., asking for better fire protection
for the company's property and build
ings in this city.
Supt. Cossitt had figured out that the
cost of labor and material, including five
fire hydrants, for this additional fire pro-
lection would cost $2,197.H. Referred
to to Board of Public Works.
Accounts were presented and allowed
with the exception of the Electric Light
Co.'s bill of $34l .35, amounting to $35l.75;
water works bills, 1868.
The annual report OF Supt, Cossittt, OF
the water works was presented and ac'
cepted. The report shows that l43,9ll,,
III gallons of water had been pumped
during the year; daily average, 394,277
gallons. Increase from preceding. year,
80, 1O9, 24l gallons; daily increase for the
year, SO, lS9 gallons. Coal consumed,
927, 900 pounds.
The monthly report of Justice Byerly
of fines collected by him amounting to
$40 was presented and ordered placed
on file.
The special water works committee re-
ported that it had received four bids Tor
the completion of the new reservoir.
Moved and carried that this committee
be discharged and the bids referred TO
the Board of Public Works.
The regular monthly report from the
secretary of the water board was present.
ed and accepted.
The following resolutions were present.
ed and passed: For an electric light cor
ner of Stewart and Chapman streets; that
the city clerk draw an order for $500 to
pay interest on water works bonds; that
the following be designated as polling
places for holding the special election on
Monday, Feb. 10: First ward, Baptist
chapel; second ward, Times office;
third ward, city hall; fourth ward, hose
house, Lansing street; extending the time
for the completion of the electric street
railway to May LIST, next; that
the following persons be appointed as
inspectors of election for Monday, Feb.
10: First ward, DIR. e. A. Osborn, ID. A.
Barnum; second ward, d. w. Waters,
Supv. G. A. Baldwin; third ward, A. M.
Youngs, Fred Chapel; fourth ward, S; r;
Van Tiffen, Supv. Chas. w. Parker; that
the following be designated as registra-
ton places: Saturday, Feb. s, from a:
m. to 8 p. M: First ward, Knapp q
Smiths furniture store; second ward,
Curry's hardware store; third ward, city
hall; fourth ward, hose house, Lansing
street.
A resolution was presented and lost in
structing the fire department. committee
to purchase a fire alarm box to be placed
corner of Michigan avenue and Cass st. ,
A registration board was formed and
Aid. Lamfrom elected president and Aid.
Lingle secretary.
Adjourned for one week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Notice of Letting of Drain.

Notice is hereby given, that we, Charles j.
Case, County Drain Commissioner of the county
of Genesee, and Geo Il. Mason, County Drain
Commissioner of the county of Shiawassee,
state of Michigan, will, on
Thursday, the 23d day of January, A. d.
1896,
ut the premises OF j. =. Soule, on sec G. miles
north of Lennon station, in the township of
Clayton, Genesee county, at IL o'clock IN the
forenoon of that day. proceed to receive bids for
the construction OF q certain drain known and
DESIGNATED as "The Mishtegaic Creek Drain ("
located and established in the townships of
CLAYTON, Genesee county, Venice in Shiawassee
County, and described as follows, towit;
Survey and description of the Mishtegaic
Creek Drain. located in the townships of Clay
ton, Genesee county, and Venice, shiawassee
Mason, County Drain Commissioners Surveyed
December 9Th, 9Th, 18th and 10th, 1894.
Beginning on the Il of n Il of section q Of
Clayton (T7 N RS E) Genesee county, Mich,
Thomas Ottaway owner, and 80 deg 80 min W
IS 80 chs from the center OF section Fl, and run
ing 80 deg W 192 chs; thence 10 deg wv 2 So chs
thence 20 deg W 1928 chs; thence Al deg W
AGA chs thence % deg 30 min W 3. 70 chs thence
n 40 deg 80 min " $50 chs TO the W line of said
land at point S.95 chs south of the section line
Total distance on said land 81 O5 chs
Thence on the W n OF n W Il of section u a.
Chas. Nichols, owner, 10 deg so min W o. 25 chs
thence n 258 chs thence 81 deg 30 min W 996
chs; thence 81 deg 1.5l chs to the section line
104l chs east of section corner 10, II, 20 and ~
Total distance on said land 14.3l chs.
Thence on the x OF S W of W of section
10, Mary A. Brown, owner, 81 deg O47 chs /:
thence 81 deg w, 6.43 chs to the w line of said
land at point 422 chains north of the section
line. Total distance on said land g. 90 chs
Thence on the W 4 Of s W \ OF w Il, A. Mastin
owner, and the eA of s W Il offs of section
16, Mary A. Brown, owner, n SO deg OPS chs;
thence deg 1888 chs; thence n 33 deg 80 min
OF chs to the east line of said Mastinss land.
Total distance on said land IL 35 chs
Thence on the W \ Of \ of sw x of section
10, A. Mastin, owner, n SO deg 80 min S.3s chs
thence n go deg 30 min W 2.l3 chs thence n deg
80 min 65 chs to the north line of said land nj
point LIS chs east of the section line. Total
distance on said land $40 chs.
Thence on the W a Of S \ of section 16
Robert Barnett, owner, n deg 30 min w q. ~ chs :
thence 80 deg 1.53 chs to the section line nj n
point 443 chs north of the south I-S post between
sections 16 and IL. Total distance on said land
40 chs.
Thence on the x of o Il and the Y of n q
Y OF section II. II. Anthony, owner. n Is deg w
070 chs; thence 500 chs thence n 5s deg al min
W 10 As chs thence n 10 deg 80 min " 20 chs !:
thence 0 deg 30 min 1857 chs; thence n Al dec
5.27 chs; thence n 10 deg 80 min W 2sa chs re
the north line OF said land at point IA 10 chs
west of the section line. Total distance on said
land 81. SO chains.
Thence on the n DISK v of section
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Owosso City-H. Wentz to o. Kirby,
lot block /, Struber's sub, $1,000.
G. Dawes to Dorcas Society, lot 2,
block 4, Crawfords add, $175.
j. A. Beebe to j. Sergeant, lot 30, sub
and 8, 500.
NJ L. Stewart ct al to A. Schultz, part
sec. 90, 1925.
M. l.. Stewart ct al to r. Alyea, part
sec 90, 1851 10.
S. j. Harding to J. Bench. lot and
block 6, Willow Spring Park, $3.50.
M. J. Byerly to j. X. Knight, ct al,
lot Z, block II, S. X. b. add, 5000.
Shaftsburg &C. A. Willer to g. M. Har-
low, lot block IA, $500.
Durand-O. G. Rouse to G. A. Shattuck
part sec 81; 81.
w. II. Clark to G. A. shattuck, part
sec. 81 $269.20.
Perry. Il. Green to r. A. Johnson,
lot 80 block |, w. n. Green's add, $3.50.
Fairfeld-A. Allbaugh to E. E. and f..
G. Smith, la on sec A, $50.
A. J. Shickle to L. w. Shickle, 20a on
sec 81, $3.50.
S. Warren ct al to w. Call, 74a on sec
3, S1100.
Rush-M. ii. RourSe to W. Ii. Gallo.
way, 40a on sec 26, $1,000.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
A Storm at Sea.

Increlees the discomfort Of the vnyager. But
even 4" orn the weather ~ not iemprS!uOu .
he Is hoH',' 8" s''a sickness rhey who
traverse iip ''Ah.aulic wetuPss" Shuu'd be
provides with iiustettrr'S stomach I3itTers.
when quiets disOrdered stomachs with graf
flying speed and certainty. To the hurtful
influence of trOpic, malarious or too rigor-
Gus or damp climate, as well as to the bane-
full effects of unwholesome diet and bad
water. it is reliable antidote. CONNER
cial travellers by sea or land, marines, min
ers, western pioneers, and all who have TO
encounter vicissitudes of climate and tenn
perature, concur in prOnouncing it the best
safeguard. 1t prevents rheumatism and
pulmonary attacks in consequence of damp
and cold. and it is an efficient defense
against all forms of malaria. 1t can be de-
pended upon in dyspepsia, liver and kidney
trouble.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Thirteenth Annual Convention of the New
haven S. S. Association.

Thirteenth Annual Convention of the New
Haven S. s. Association.
The thirteenth annual convention of
the New Haven s. S. Association will be
held in the Free r1ethodist church, New
Haven, Saturday, Jan. Is, 1896 Follow
ing is the program:
MORNING SESSION.
Devotional exercises-H. @. Kishpaugh.
Address of Welcome-Amos Bruf.
Response-George OFT.
Select Reading-Anna Kurrle.
Paper-"How to secure better attend
ance at Sunday school?"-R. r. Cook.
Discussion-Led by G. Haughton.
Recitation-Bert Shoutz.
Paper-James Hopson.
Question Box-S. S. Jones.
Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Report of superintendent.
Paper-"What is the object OF the Sun
dav School?"-Rev. Crowell.
Discussion.
Recitation-AddieK Kim.
Address-Rev. j. Mott.
Recitation-Loma Wildermuth.
Paper-"The qualifications of good
superintendent"
Discussion-H. +. Strauch.
Recitation-Lola ShoutZ.
Bring lunch baskets and gospel hymns,
Ii. w. SPITLER, President.
III. S. CHAMBERLIN, Sec'y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Probate Court.

Estate of Frank Rogers, deceased.
Claims in said estate heard by court. Or
der made.
In the matter OF Burton Graham; q
minor VIM. b. Graham appointed guar
dian over the estate of said minor.
Estate of Stephen S. Whitmer, de-
ceased. Grin Stewart administrator to
render final account on Monday, Feb. Sd.
On February Sd hearing on applica-
ton for probate of wills of Richard Holm
den and Ludwig Struber, deceased, to be
had.
Estate of Jordon Sanford, deceased,
will filed for probate, Hearing Monday.
Feb 10th.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
North Vernon Farmers Club.

The first meeting of the North Vernon
Farmers Club was held at the residence of
the president, j. j. Patched, on New Years
day. Although the day was cold, about 40
members of the club were present and
most enjoyable time followed. The meet
ing was called to order by the president at
II. 80 and was commenced by song, followed
by devotional exercises by the chaplain.
Peter Patched, and the reading of the min
utes of the meeting at which the CLUB was
organized by the secretary, I'll. b. Chalker
Dinner then being announced the meeting
took recess. 1t would be unnecessary to
mention the quality or quantity of good
things we had for dinner when L say that at
the time the president called the meeting to
order at 1:30 and announced the first song,
i. was apparent that nearly all the members
were suffering with gastrodynia.
The programme consisted of music, rec-
tations, select readings and the discussion of
the subjects Needed Reforms in our lnsur-
ance' and the "Bill of Fare" by the ladies.
Misses Maud and Bessie Patched portrayed
the virtues of the "Yellow Cow" and the
'Patent Hen Persuader" in two recitations
which greatly pleased the company as did
also the song "Forty Acre Farm"
About o'clock the members began to bid
the host and hostess goodbye and to return
to their homes. The next meeting of the
club will be held at the home of p. Kline,
Feb 4. REPORTER
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Marriage Licenses.
Electric Bltters.

Electric Bitters IL a medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed, when the langud exhausted feeling
prevails, when the liver is torpid and slug
gish and the need Of tonic and Alternative
is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. No medicine will act more surely
In cOunteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache, in
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters. soc. and $l.00 per bottle
at M. A. Sprague's Drug Store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
S1oo Reward $500.

The reader of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all its stages and that is catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly up
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith In its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY, & Co., To
ledo, o.
"a Sold by druggists, 75c.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Used It in Time.

Catarrh starts in the nasal passages, at
fecting eyes, ears and throat, and Is in fact,
the great enemy of the mucous membrane.
Neglected colds in the head almost invaria-
bly, precede catarrh, causing an excessive
flow of mucus, and If the mucous discharge
becomes interrupted the disagreeable results
of catarrh will follow, such as bad breath,
severe pain across forehead and about the
eyes, roaring and buzzlng sound in the
ears and oftilnes very offensive discharge.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure
for these troubles.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

Vernon Argus From Jan. 1. 1895, to
Jan. 1, 1896, Shaw, Holmes & Patterson, of
Vernon, have shipped 1873 car loads. The
number OF sheep, 9,376; hogs. 2,64s; cattle,
1,764; CALVES, 279. Total amount paid out
for stock $lO0, 1921. Freight, $5,157.55.
What's the matter with Vernon for a stock
market? Let's hear from some other por-
ton Of the state.
IF. Anthony, ex-postmaster of Promels
City, Iowa, says: ~ bought one bottle Of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and two
doses Of 1t did me more good than all the
Owosso. Sold by johnson & Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
No Strength or Ambitlon.

Perry. Mich. Dec 81. 1851 was all
run down and did not have any strength or
ambition. | felt as though my days were
few. | began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
and after using four bottles / was greatly
benefited. 1 hope others may receive as
much benefit AS l did" Mrs. w. q.
Punches.
IIOod,s Pills curp sick headache
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

Thousands of the victims OF consumption
owe their death to the simple neglect OF a
cold. Dr.Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, bronchitis and all throat
and lung troubles.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
LOCAL NEWS.

Anyone who suffers from that terrible
plague, Itching Piles, will appreciate the
immediate relief and permanent cure that
comes through the use of Doan's Ointment.
1t never fails.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
TALKS WITH
SUCCESSFUL WOMEN.
MUSIC IN ArIERICA.

Valuable hints about various branches of in
dustry which are open to women, by women VIII,
have succeeded in them.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

Notice is hereby given, that we Charles j.
Case, County Drain Commissioner of the county
of Genesee, and Geo. T. Mason, County Drain
Commissioner of the county of Shiawassee,
state of Michigan, will, on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-02-21
Warren Hastings Law Expenses.

Hastings was in his sixty third year
when he was acquitted, after a trial
which lasted seven years. His costs
amounted to 100000, which seems a
pretty heavy lawyers bill-it is at the
rate of over 1000 year-though, no
doubt, heavy expenses were contracted
before the trial began in the preparation
of evidence. The printed brief delivered
to counsel for the defense extended to
"a folio volumes, and Laws retainer
was 500 guineas. Hastings memoria liZed
the house of commons to grant him com.
pensation, but Pitt, to whom the petit
tion was sent, refused, in curt note, to
submit it to the sovereign, though he
did not hesitate. as chaLce of the eX-
chequer, to debit the country with the
enormous costs of the prosecution. But
the court of directors of the East India
company behaved very well. They re-
solved to grant Hastings sum of e71,-
$50 as an indemnifcation for his costs
and an annuity of e5, 900 for life.
1t will hardly be believed that the
board of control, of which Dundas was
the head, refused to sanction these pro-
posals, as excessive, and ultimately Hast
ings received from the directors $50, 900
down and $4,000 year for life. We pre-
sumo that he settled his bill of costs for
los. in the pound, and his three counsel,
Law, Plumer and Dallas, might we'll
have foregone some of their fees, for the
trial brought them so much reputation
that they all attained to the highest
posts on the bench. ch.-Saturday Review.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-02-21
A Good Time In New York.

AS / was about to climb the stairs of
the Third avenue elevated at Twenty
third street the other day short, fat
man came tumbling down with great
clatter and brought up with smash
which would have busted barrel of
cider.
"That's too bad," said as 1 helped
him to his feet and picked up his hat for
him.
"Oh, don't mind me" he exclaimed
in reply. "That's four times I've fell
down stairs today, and l haven't skassly
barked my shins over it. come down
to New York to have a good time, and
I amt goin to kick about anything"
$50 you are seeing New York;"
"Seein with both eyes. She's buster
of a town, amt she? Went strollin
around last night. and feller stole my
watch, but made no kick. That's what
I expected when l started from home,
you know"
"Have you lost your overcoat?" ask
ed, seeing he had none with him.
"That's what have, sir. Went into
an eatin house t'other night and hung
or up and asked the waiter if she'd be
stole if didn't keep an eye ON her. He
said she would, and while was eatin
supper she was. Yes, sir, some feller
walked right off with her cool as ice,
but l amt sayin word. When I'm
cut fur good time, never kick. "
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-02-21
Americans In Nova Scotia.

A lady of Nova Scotia, writing to the
Boston Transcript, says that the Ameri-
cans who visit Nova Scotia are almost
without exception pleasant and we'll
hammered people. "We note some slight
difference between their speech and ours.
Their voices are higher and sharper, and
they are more up to date as to slang. I
am afraid that in our heart of hearts
we feel ourselves little superior in re-
pose of manner, for the rollicking enjoy
ment of the ordinary American when on
a holiday in Nova Scotia is, perhaps, too
evident. But when the patience with
which they endure many Inconvenience,
the zest with which they enter into any
pleasures that come in their way, and
the good will with which they are ever
ready to help any charitable scheme
which may be afoot in place where
they are staying are put in the scale
against the loudness which sometimes
offends us, the trifling popularity kicks
the beam,' -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-02-21
THE MOON BOTHERED JULIET.
A Small Japanese Boy Held 1t and Would
Not Go Away.

Not Go Away.
"While in Japan we went to Tokyo
to play Romeo and Juliet, :" said Mrs.
Potter recently. "We played from 2
O'Clock i'll the morning until O'Clock
in the evening, as the manager demand
ed plays that would last all day, and
when I told him that we had none Of
sufficient elasticity he replied that when
it was all ended, we would start all over
again. Well, we did. The manager was
impressed with the necessity of having
a moon, and that Juliet, as near as pos
sible, should always be kept in the
moonlight.
"Well, the balcony scene arrived. and
there was no moon, but in the midst OF
Romeos most passionate wooing, which,
SO far as the light on the stage was con-
cerned, might have taken place at mid
day, the moon suddenly appeared. 1t
was in the form of a lantern fixed on a
bamboo pole and was swayed before my
face by little Jap who stood beneath
the balcony in full view of the audience.
The audience didn't seem to mind it in
the least, but it made me very nervous,
and every time Romeo would pour forth
his soul would calculate, Take away
that moon.' But the boy was mindful
of his instructions, that Juliet was al
ways to be in the moonlight, and dur
ing the rest of the performance every
time came on the stage was pursued
by that awful moon. Nothing could in
duce the boy to desist, and so the moon
held full sway. Rochester Union and
Advertiser.