davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
The Current Topic Club.

The Current Topic Club is now in its
third year and owes its beginning and much
of its success to Miss Mary Henderson, who,
with dozen charter members decided to
form club for the discussion of topics of
the day. 1t was their idea to keep as well
informed as to news as their friends of the
stronger sex. Ia this way they have sue
ceeded; they have cultivated the ability to
recognize the best of newspaper articles and
that they read something beside the head
lines is quite evident from their careful dis
cusslon of leading topics. The club gives
an annual picnic TO its gentlemen friends
and held an enjoyable open meeting with
Mrs. e. L. Dudley, Dec. 80, to which they
were also invited. 1t is proposed to give
these meetings every three months or often
er; proposition certainly pleasing to those
who might be invited.
The last meeting was held with Mrs. A.
e. Stever, John street last Monday after
noon. Formal papers are not read, but
each one on the program speaks from mem
ory or with well prepared notes. Mrs.
James Mcbride spoke interestingly on the
Venezuela question illustrating her remarks
by reference to fine map. Mrs. Chas,
Williams gave good description OF the
physical geography of Venezuela. Mrs. e
+. Dudley spoke clearly and coDcisely on
the events, taking place in tie Transyaal.
The general discussion was largely partici.
pated in by those present. Mrs. DR.. Per.
kins read interesting letters from our mis-.
sionaries in Turkey, assuring her of theil
present safety. The exercises were closed
with the serving OF light refreshments
The next meeting will be held with Mrs. E.
T. Austin, Jan. 81, which being the ami
versary of Burns birth, will be DEVOTED, il
part, to his writings. The officers of the
club are Mrs. N. McBain, Pres; Mrs. Chas
Stewart; vice Pres, Miss Mary Henderson,
secretary.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Judd's Corners.

Our town is booming. AT present we
have three stores, blacksmith shop, two
wood repair shops, two feed mills running
in full blast. dressmaking shop, two neat
little churches, an l.. o. T. nj. hall, doc
tor and post oflice--A. Reed is getting
in his stock of new goods. He is located at
A. L. Hause's old stand--That place
called the "Dive," we are glad to say, has
frozen out---Local option is all the rage in
this county. King whiskey must die next
month--There will be temperance lee
ture in the M. E. church Friday evening
Frank Brown will start for the far west in a
few days on account Of failing health. We
hope he will be much benefited by the trip.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Annual Election.
CoRUNNA NATIONAL BANR

CORUNNA NATIONAL BANK.
The annual meeting of the bank was held
on Tuesday. The officers elected are:
President-W. ID. Garrison.
Vice President-L. w. Simmons.
Cashier-W. A. Rosenkrans.
Asst. Cashier-W. +. Gallagher.
Directors Roger Sherman, III. A. Nichols,
W. ID. Garrison, Patrick Gallagher, l.. w.
Simmons. John Driscoll, Arthur Garrison.
CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The officers elected Sunday are:
Assistant Superintendent e. o. Dewey.
Secretary-Will Brown.
Treasurer-Seymour Hoyt.
Librarian-C. ID. Stewart. ~
Organist-Miss Edith Frieseke.
Chorister-G. T., Campbell.
Supt. Austin had previously re-appolnted
Mrs. M. ii. Reynolds and Mrs. j. N. Nc
Bride as superintendents respectively of the
primary and intermediate departments. The
school is in a prosperous condition, two of
the departments working under the graded
system and good work can be expected dur
Ing the year. The effort to secure funds to
purchase new singing books and library
for the school is meeting with generous
response and both are assured for the near
future.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
INSTALLATIONL L. o. T. M.-K.O.T.
Past Commander Mitchell Presented with
Chair

FaSt COMMANDER MltCneu PRESENTED with
Chair.
On Monday evening the Maccabees held
an open meeting in their well furnished hall
in the Shattuck Block.
The ladies were given the precedence and
the officers of Adelphia Hive. No. 81, l.. o.
L. NJ, were installed by Mrs. Albert Wren.
The work was exemplified so well as to ex-
cite the favorable comments of many ex-
perienced lodge men. This Hive began
five years ago with twenty members and
now has seventy-five members, who assist
the K. o. Il. M. in multitude of ways.
Then followed the installation of the Of
ficers of Wilson Tent, No. 169, X. o. T.
M, by Past Great Commander, Rowland
Connor, of Saginaw. The object of this
order is fraternal benefit, in which fraternity
is as leading thought as benefits to men,
bers. This thought was emphasized in a
telling speech by Mr. Connor. The ex-
ercises were pleasantly interspersed with
excellent recitations by Miss Maude Gates
and music by the Ruby Banjo Club.
1t. Commander Fred Townsend on be-
half of the tent and in few words of ap.
probation, presented the retiring command
er, 7. p. Mitchell with handsome spring
rocker, made of quartered oak, upholstered
in tapestry with plush trimmings. Mr..
Mitchell, who was very much surprised and
affected, expressed his thanks to the mem
bers for their recognition of his labors in
the order. Mr.. Mitchell has been mem.
Der of the order five years, holding the of.
flee of record keeper nearly three years and
that of commander two years, and has been
twice reelected as representative to the
Great Camp. He has llyed to see the tenl
increase from 92 to 251 members, II OF
whom have been added during the past two
years. During his membership he has only
been absent from five meetings, regular anC
SPECIAL, and will be in his place this year a:
Past Commander of the tent, and will be o.
no little assistance to Elmer Sheldon, thu
new commander.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
NernOn.

Mrs. a. l.. Nichols returned to her home
in Grand Rapids this week-G. Sample,
of this place is enjoying visit from his Sis
ter, Mrs Hagan-Wyat Barlow is recover
ing from rheumatism Eva Lare, OF
Byron, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Tick
uer-Miss Ella Shaw and Ed Walworth
were married by Rev. Woodhouse at the
Baptist parsonage on Saturday evening.
They left on the evening train and returned
Monday. They will commence hOusekeep-
ing at once in the house owned by James
Curtis-Mr. Ferris, of Ohio, is visiting al
Miles Parish's--Will Reed and wife have
moved onto the farm of A. +. Westcott,
south of Durand--The Congregational
society held a very pleasant sociaLat w. X.
McIntosh's on Wednesday evening
Goodall and Davids shipped number OF
sheep to Buffalo on Tuesday--After the
Pate brothers had loaded two loads of ice
on the river a mile west OF this place on
Monday, the wagon broke through the ice,
taking both teams into the water. After
working long time the horses were res
cued. Not many care to drive on the river
now--Revival meetings are still in pro
gress--Miss Fannie Wolcott, is visiting al
Flint.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Surprised DIR. Ward.

From the LaingSburg News:
That DIR, Ward is much appreciated and
esteemed outside of this bailiwick is evil
denced by the fact that the 0 a. m. train
Monday brought the following company of
gentlemen: Drs, Eldred, of Chesaning,
Perkins and Ward, of Owosso, and Messrs.
McBain, Nelan and Campbell, of Owosso,
to this place to spend few hours In social
chat, and to present him with an easy chair,
In response to the presentation speech by
Dr. Eldred who instigated the surprise, the
DIR. said: Gentlemen, to say that l am
thunder struck would not express it, be.
cause this is winter, but am surprised
completely. l appreciate this handsome
gift, the more because it comes from just
the men l should have chosen to receive il
from had L been consulted in the matter.
will wear it out, and when the holes deepen,
from constant wear, for am good sitter,
| shall haye 1t upholstered again; thank
you for the gift" The company repaired
to Hotel Labar for dinner and returned to
OwossO on the p. III. train, to be in at
tendance at the Physicians meeting at the
Widermuth that afternoon.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

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, 1896-01-17
Laingsburg.

The churches observed the week of prayer
last week--H. Gray addressed the peo-
pie at the M. K. church Sunday evening on
the temperance question-Russel Ennest
has purchased Mrs. j. A. Dowden's house
The ladies of the M. K. society served a
ten cent tea at the residence of Mrs. +. M.
Dodge, Wednesday of last week. Net pro-
ceeds 81. 15---H. r. Lowery has been Wis
iting in Detroit and Ypsilanti--Mlss Leah
Dodge drew the musical box at l.. A. Farm
ham's--V. A. Williams has sold his house
on Grand River st. to Chas. Grove-Mrs.
nj. j. Harder is visiting her daughter in
Lansing--hrs. w. D. Furey fell on the
ice Tuesday, breaking her arm at the wrist
--Mrs. Chas. Dowden left for New York
Tuesday, where she will make her future
homo--Orion Lodge No. 402, L. o. o. F.,
installed the following named officers last
Saturday evening for the ensuing term: n.
g., William Armitage; V. e., Joseph Watt
ers; treasurer, II. IL. Pulver; recording Sec
retary, John POWell--Following are the
names of the officers for the current term OF
MadOc Rebekah Lodge No. 23S, L. o. o. Il.
N. g., Rozella Waters; V, G.. Mary Swart-
hout; treasurer, Emma Powell; secretary,
Matte Smith.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
Mr.. Walker Believes IN the Germ Theory.
Louisville. Ky,. Jan, 10. 1896,


Louisville, KY, Jan. 10, 1896.
To the editor OF THE TIMES:
II read with great deal of interest in
your columns the letter of Mr.. Foster, of
Port Huron, Mich, in which he states that a
French chemist nearly fifty years ago,
adopted the theory that disease is caused by
external or internal parasites, especially Ca
tarTh. l have always been great believer
in the 'germ" theory of disease and haye
also always believed there was nothing like,
even common camphor, that would as quick
ly kill these germs. That Pretzingers Ca
tarrh Balm carries quantity of camphors
is patent TO anyone who smells it. heart
lily endorse everything Mr.. Foster has to say
as to this remedy. 1t is universally used
here in Kentucky by the best families and
is household remedy 1t certainly cures
common case of cold over night. Mrs.
Walker had very aggravated case Of Ca
tarrh, the mucous at night would drop down
into the throat and nearly strangle her.
These attacks sometimes lasted an hour.
The first dose of PIetzinger's relieved in
stantly and permitted sleep. Its effects
were like breathing into the nostrils the
breath of life"
CHAs L.WALKER, 4th 81 Chestnut.
A small sample will be sent by Pretzin-
ger Bros, Chemists, Dayton, Ohio, on re-
ceipt of Ct stamp.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17
n MnN Al n Royal is an
" n AL O. absolutely
Safeguard. s'ss% ssas

tartar BAKING POWDER, and is the brand which
has been analyzed and recommended by the very
highest authorities in the land.
The health officers of London, New-York and
Chicago give it the greatest praise for its marvel
ous purity and leavening strength.
The market is full Of 1owgrade baking powders
They are mostly made Of alum and inferior ngre
dients and are pa1n1ed off Upon the public at
price which is lower than grade powder
can be sold for, and yet much greater than their
intrinsic va1ue.
All consumers should be on their guard, and
whenever any baking powder is offered at lower
price than the Royal it will be safer to have it
anayzed before Using, to ascertain if is not made
from alum.
20, ST.
GgReGTGSSSRSS&3StFsSSsS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-17

600 acres Of timbered land, near Estey,
Mich. $500 per acre. Big bargain, half
price only. M. BENTLEY,
Rhodes, Mich.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
The plnglebsnders mest Again.

The last session of the Dinglebender
club was held at the home OF the
popular conductor, j. j. Stevenson and
wife, on Wednesday night. 1t was a
surprise and Jack" was caught nap
ping. The club assembled at the home
OF Mr.. Croft and then proceeded in a
body to the home OF their victim where
they gave him tin horn serenade that
was loud enough to wake up the
marshal OF Maumee.
AS an evidence that the times are i'm
proving the members of the club all
wore their best clothes and behavior,
although it was with difficulty that
Bert Croft and Harry Eldridge were
restrained from bypnotizing each other
while Mr.. Earle was threatened witt
suspension from the club for singing
Tara ra boom tea, but Mort Mann
didn't say word. Oysters were served
which is another indication of the i'm
proyement OF the times. Nearly all III,
members of the club were In attendance
also w. p. Fay and wife of Toledo
Cards and other games were enjoyed BY
the guests who departed late in the
evening after enjoying very pleasan
entertainment
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
Picture frames TO orderat Witzler's.

Picture frames to orderat Witzler's.
Charles Whitney of Chicago called
on Perrysburg friends Monday.
Fred J. Matzinger returned from
a business trip TO Columbus on Monday.
Miss Susie Hepburn of Bowling
Green has returned to Perrysburg to
reside.
ALI. Witzler sent fine bed room
suit over to Maumee to occupy posi-
tion in the residence of Thomas Brown
of that village.
Rev. r. B. Pope D. D. will deliver
his popular lecture on Abraham Lin
coin, in the M E.churoh, Maumee, on
Tuesday Feb. IL, at p. m. Admission
% cents, children undsr IL, 10 cents.
Gus Johnson, ths jeweler, will be
found at Champney's drug store every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Watches, clocks and jewelry repaired
in first. t.class manner. 44tf96
On Friday of this week Justice
Browns court in Perrysburg will be
occupied with three cases, two OF which
are A. Williams VS.. Dan Klingler or
account. The third case is Williams
VS. Rapp on account.
-Champney's Tar Expecb0fant will
cure that hard cold. Price 2dcOpts.
Buying their own homes seems Il
be the aim of many of our citizens
John Marshall who purchased one o
e. N. Blues cottages, and William
Mills who purchased the old M. E
parsonage, being among the latest T.
take this important and very wise STEP
Watches, Clocks, JeweIry, epecta
cles. Special attention given to repair
| ing. All Warranted. JOHN ZURFLUH
313 Monroe street. Toledo.
Young men don't swear. There
no occasion for it outside OF a printin
Office, where ii is useful when the p;
, per is behind time. 1t also comes /
> handy in proof reading, and is indii
5 pensable when the ink works badl
!, and the press begins to buck. 1t
1 sometimes brought into use when th
a foreman is mad, and it has been know
n to entirely remove that tired feeling I
0 the editor when he looks over the pl
s per after it ia printed. Outside of
printing Office 1T Is q foolish habit.-El
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01

Orders taken for life size portraits
! at Witzler's.
Capt, Root is home from the ship
mastrr's meeting in Washington.
1 John Il. Thornton went TO Coum-
bus Tuesday for n brief stay. He went
down with the Toledo Ripper bill peo-
pie, but probably will not interest him
self in the passage OF that dangerous
piece of legislation.
How about that bargain fat WITT
ler's. A $3.50 set of diners for $4.26,
Call and see them.
"A man supposed to be Frances
Granger, was killed by Lake Shore
train at Rockwell Junction ON Sunday
last. 1t is believed he is the same
man who was arrested in Perrysburg
in March 1894, and who served 80 days
in the Bowling Green Jail. AT that
time he was very gray and about 54
years of age. AS yet no one has claimed
his remains.
You may rest assured that your
cough will soon be gone, Ayou take
champney's White Pine Hxpestorant'
DIR. Rheinfrank's family are now
settled in their new home on Front
street. The doctor has one of the
handsomest and, withal, one OF the
most commodious and complete houses
in the village. The architectural work
is by his son George, and indicates
much ability on his part as a promising
young architect. e. A. Wisner was
the builder, j. H. Thornton did the
stone work and plastering, while Joe
Boff and Frank Hollenbeck were the
painters.
AN observant exchange notes re-
markable similarity in the signatures
Of travelling men. A glance at the ho
tel register will show the same type
and possess the same characteristics
Thesignatures are almost invariably in
scribed in bold free hand; the open
ness OF the letters and the angle al
which they are written showing that
those who affix them to- the register
possess not only firmness, but buoyancy
and hopefulness. There is not a great
er apostle OF optimism or more forcl
BILE preacher of the good times coming
than the average drummer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
l-aGrip

When the system is shattered by the
ravages of this dread disease recov-
cry is hindered by impaired diges.
ton, dyspepsia and other stomach
troubles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01

Miss @. J. Witzler is visiting with
her parents and will start for Denver In
a week.
Russcl Bart and wife e. tertaiued
Mr. anu Mrs. Ioln Baron "a Iocdo,
Sunday,
ALI. witzler, tndf frtaker and fun
eral director. Can \be found at Office
night or day.
The Epworth hAague will serve
dinner for the members of the Teachers
Institute in the parlors OF the church,
Feb. s.
Bowling Green has n company OF
young men who are enlisted and will
probably be known as the Bowling
Green Cadets.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Evangelical church will meet at the
home Of Mrs. j. sHolliger. Friday, Feb.
7th. All are invited.
Our first discount sale has com.
menced. Improve the opportunity OF
buying your shoes at greatly reduced
prices See ad.
EBERLY's SHOE STORE.
Mary E. Rinebolt VS.. Abraham
Rinebolt is the latest divorce case
booked for common pleas court Mary
claims extreme cruelty to justify her
action.
Money refunded If no benefit is re-
eived from Champney's Mr. Expector.
ant and White Pine ExpefeNgant.
-Perrysburg Lodge X. of P. had a
very pleasant social session on Tuesday
last on which occasion cards, cigars
music and refreshments were provided.
These entertainments are to be held
every month and will prove very pleas.
ant events for the members.
George Caldwell, who was so un
fortunate as to be burned out while in
business at Lime City has again opened
up in business in his own building. He
has first class restaurant and pool room
and is doing well. He will be pleased
to see all his old trends and as many
new ones as may favor him with call
The Hanson-Dennis case occupied
Friday, Saturday and Monday before
it's conclusion. The jury very properly
returned verdict for plaintiff, award
ing the owners of the farm $202 IL. Tht
case was stubbornly contested but th'
jury evidently believed that the owner
of farm should either have possession
of his property or pay for the use of tn,
same,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
@. M. II. A. Installation .

The Catholic Mutual Benefit Associa-
tion installed the following officers on
the 18th inst. for the ensuing year:
Pres. Frederick Hillabrand.
First Vice Pres.-J. G. Hoffman.
Second Vice Pres. Joseph Boff,
Rec. Sec. John Schwind.
Assistant Sec.-Godfred Schwind.
Fin. Sec.-Wm. Dibling.
Treas.-Iohn Munger.
Marshal-John Keeberger.
Guard-David Lahey.
esentative-Godfred Schwind.
Trustees-Wm. Dibling, Martin
Ault, Fred Schrader, Joseph Armbrus-
ter, Godfred Schwind.
The installation was conducted by
Chancellor George Bohland of Branch
1853, of East Toledo. The following
members OF Branches "a and 6S were
present and assisted in condu citing the
meeting. Geo. Bohland, B. Thomas,
L. G. Colgan, P. Harbour, M. Birie, e.
Hurst, of IS, V. A. Haas, 1. j. Huber,
A. Hack, G ], Haas, M. E. O'Sullivan
and F. Miller, of 81.
After adjournment, Branch 30 ol
Perrysburg entertained the visitors in
a social manner with refreshments and
cigars, all enjoyable time was had until
IL p, IN. when the visitors took the last
car to Toledo.
The Hoffman hall has been fitted ur
in an appropriate manner and is uset
as meeting place the first and thiri
Friday evenings of each month.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
Death of John Stewart.

On Tuesday, Jan. 2S, 1896, at TAO a.
m. occurred the death of John Stewart,
at the age OF rs years, ! l months and 26
days.
Deceased was born in the parish of
Strath Don Aberdeen Shire, Scotland,
Feb. 2, 1919. He came to America June
II, 1S4l, and to Wood county in 1888,
where he resided up to the time of his
death.
His funeral services were conducted
Wednesday at l p. m. by Rev. Bailey.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
The Discoverv Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Cailoutte, Druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New
Discovery / owe my life. Was taken
with LaGrippe and tried all the physi
clans for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told l could moi
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry in my store l sent for a bottle and
began its use and from the first dose be
gan to get better, and after using three
bottles was up and about again. 1t IL
worth its weight in gold. We don't
Keep store or house without it," Gel
a free trial at Champney's Drug Store
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
-Witzler. the Undertaken.

-Witzler. the Undertaken.
Everett Sherrard visited his home
in Leipsic over Sunday.
Walter Furguson was the guest of
friends in Lima Sunday.
George Mckee is visiting his old
home in DunklrK, o., this week.
Mrs. Fl. H. Dodge of Bowling
Green, was in town Monday, calling on
friends.
Deputy Sheriff ALT. B. Farmer was
in town Saturday serving subpenas in
the Wheel factory case.
james Bemis, of Haskins, who re.
Gently had two ribs broken while fell
ing tree, is improving rapidly.
The trouble with our having
good times Is that we meyer know we
are having them until they are gone.
Joseph B. Lindsay of Toledo, was in
town few days since and was very
cordially greeted by many old friends.
| Mrs. j. B. Webb and Mrs. j. n.
Kersl1er of Toledo, called on their
numerous friends in Perrysburg Wed
nesday.
The purely white population o
Venezuela, is said to be less than three
per cent, the vast majority being ne
groes, Indians and Zamboes.
"A giddy girl wrote to her bes
young man: Don't phale to be thare.
His reply was: "I'll be thar; thar's nc
such word as phale."
The program for the teacher
meeting to be held at Perrysburg, mex
week Saturday, has been prepared, ant
is one that will undoubtedly prove yer.
interesting.
} F. A. Witzler had the pain of part
ing with the first joint of the first fin
ger of his right hand one day recent
: while working with small circula
saw. 1t was a close call for the rest G
the hand.
G "A good man in one of our neigh
c boring towns went to prayer meetin
c one night lately and unwittingly fe
G asleep. He was called on to offer pra.
c er, and, being dutifully punched by h
e better half, beloved out: ''Gol dar
g you Betsy, kindle it yourself. .-Ex.
e Samuel Angel, the oil we'll shoote
q who was blown up in nitro glycerin
% explosion at st. Marys, o., a few day
&c since, was resident of Milton Cente
'c this county. About eight pounds
lc flesh and bone were found strew
e around the scene OF the explosiC
e which was picked up and brought
&c Milton for burial, where funeral servic
90 were held on Monday,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-02-01
TEA CLUB ORDERS.

We will present either a 100 Piece En-.
xlish Dinner Set, or ~ piece I'm.
club We guarantee our Teas and baking
Powder to give entire satisfaction. This is an
opportunity for ladies to obtain n beautiful
offer to introduce our Teas and Baking Powder
TO the readers OF this papcr. For fun particuafs
write or call on A. BEESCta, Importer OF
leas, 6ls Summit ST.. Toledo, d. References
all Toledo.