The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-22


clan for the poor of Corunna, by the super
intendents of the poor.
The full proceedings of the January SEES
sion of the board of supervisors will bs
found in this issue of THE TINES.
Geo. M. Owen and Spencer Corey were
given the first degree In Pythianism las
night, and "Jack" o'Connors the third.
Rev. Frank Bristol, of Chicago. will give
his lecture on brains" an the Congrega
tional church, Feb 5, in the Y. NJ. G. A.
course.
Street Commissioner ID. Dwight will be-
come farmer in the spring, having traded
his residence on Water street for farm in
New Haven.
Alex. Cameron, formerly of Ovid, and
well known in this county, is again in
trouble, this time for burglary committed
in Eaton county.
The Detroit Evening News of Wednes-
nesday contained an excellent picture of Its
hustling Owosso agent, Harry Hanes, and
his two assistants.
The farmers institute now in session at
Laingsburg is big success. The sessions
yesterday were full of interest, although the
attendance was light. We will give full
report next week.
Herman Ahrnds, of this city, was bound
over for trial in the U. s. district court by
Commissioner Dodge at Lansing on We'd
nesday, charged with making counterfeit.
money. AS he was unable to furnish bonds
he is in jail at Lansing.
The excellency of the job work done by
THE TIMES is the best kind of an advertise
ment for us and keeps our presses busy.
When you n ed anything in the line of note
or letter heads. bill heads, statements, BUSH
ness or calling cards, wedding stationery,
etc., give us call.
The Fox & Mason furniture factory is
again the worse for collision with the ele-
ments, the roof being partially blown off on
Sunday afternoon, the loss being about
$275. The finishing room was under the
part blown away and the accident might
have resulted in injury had the force been
at work. Work will be kept up as usual.
The junior branch of the women's literary
club met on Saturday with Miss Glynn
Williams. VIM. Dean Howell's career as
author and his diplomatic career were very
nicely shown by Misses Name Hoyt and
Pauline Crum. The next meeting will be
held January 80, at the home of Miss
Hannah Dewey.
left this week with his stock of cloths, etc,
for Owosso, where he will establish himself
In the tailoring business. Mr.. Keiff has
been in business here for great many
years, and leaves wide circle of acquaint-
ances to regret his departure and wish him
success in his new field. The family will
remain here until spring.
If it is decided best to create a new ward
the council cannot be too careful In estab-
fishing its boundaries. There is strong OBJ
lection to the plan proposed by Aid. Lin
gle's resolution, especially by some of the
residents of the first ward. Supervisor G.
w. Parker has been to some trouble to learn
what would be fair division so far as pop
nlation is concerned, and arrives at the con-
,luson that the wards would be about
equal If the first ward included all the terri
tory commencing at Murray & Terbush's
corner and running west to the river, fol-
lowing the line of the river west and north
to the city limits, the eastern line to be
,lude all Of the fourth ward east of Cedar
aud that portion of the first between Cedar
street and the river; the fifth ward, all
territory west of Cedar street and the river.
The Womens' Social Union and the
Dung Ladies' Social Union of the Congre-
yational church, at recent meetings, have
united upon plan of work for the coming
weeks which promises much in the way of
raising funds, and at the same time gives
wide range to individual tastes as to the
manner Of accomplishing the result. Each
member receives $100, which they are
asked to invest in such way as to double
t, and thus return at least $500 and more
4 they can do so. The committee is now
making the necessary arrangements, and
already novel ideas for obtaining the
money are being discussed. Many are
thinking of giving an afternoon tea, which
will be provided for 20 persons, who will be
expected to give 10 cents each; thus with
s1.O0 invested in the entertainment, 81 90
will besreceived. Various other ideas are
being thoughttof, and many unique develop
nents may be expected. Arrangements
will be made for novel entertainment to
be givenlat the expiration of the time for
which the money Is loaned, and it is ex-
pected the whole undertaking will. In point
Of excellence, prove second to none in the
history of these enterprising societies.
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