The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-08
TIE Times.
OWOSSO, FRIDAY, JAN. 8. 1897,
Entered at the postoffice in Owosso for
as second class matter.
LOCAL NEW 8.

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Felix Teal is representing the Estey Mfg
Co. in Virginia and Maryland.
Ed. Rigley is representing the Estey
Mig Co. at the furniture exhibit in Grand
Rapids.
Milo 3. Bot again has charge of the road
work and water supply for the Ann Arbor
railway.
Mary l.. Summons, of jackson. mother
of Mrs. j. f. Mabin, died yesterday, aged
nearly "a years.
Mrs. Geo. T. Campbell very pleasantly
entertained few friends at 600 O'clock tea
Monday evening.
The home of VIM. Smith, 635 King ST.,
was damaged by fire to the extent of $75
yesterday morning.
Owosso is fortunate in having an oppor-
tunity to hear the great harpists and violin
ists-the Robinson Sisters.
Rev. w. II. Simmons of Olivet will begin
his pastoraoe in the Presbyterian church,
Corunns, next Sunday morning.
Warren Smith was fined SIS and costs by
Justice Byerly, Wednesday, for assauting
Eli Wilkinson with billiard cue.
Flint's indoor base ball professionals have
accepted the challenge of the o. l.. l. team,
and will play here tonight. A hop follows.
The case of Mrs. j. III. Holcomb vs.. @.
Cook for payment of $50 for hay sold him,
will be heard by Justice Baldwin, Jan. Is.
Miss Flo Lusk entertained number Of
friends Tuesday evening in honor Of
Messrs. ]. Burgett. of Chicago. and VIM.
Cornwell, of Saginaw.
Mrs. Ira G. and A. l.. Curry entertained a
small company of ladies', Wednesday, in
honor of Miss Minnie Finch, of Detroit.
Some excellent music was enjoyed.
The case of the people vs.. Geo. Weather
by, assault, was dismissed by Justice
Byerly, Monday morning, W. p. r ichards,
the complaining witness. not appearing.
The cost were taxed to the complainant.
VIM. Dingman failed to furnish security
in his suit for $4,000 damages for SANDER,
commenced against Eli Belhimer la Novem-
Der, and Saturday the case was dropped.
1t is evident that the plaintiff had no case.
The dancing party dedicating the new A.
o. U. w. lodge rooms, held New Years
night was very pleasant affair and well
attended, netting the, order about $40.
Card playing formed part of the amuse-
meDt.
Mrs. G. c. Gregory entertained, on New
Years day, twenty-five boys and girls in
honor of Lila Gregory and Erma Parmalee.
and in the evening she served tea to the
mothers and gave presents to the little ones,
making most pleasant New Years day.
The officers of the Owosso Home Forum
Benefit Council were installed Monday eve
ming at Colfax hall. A supper, literary
and musical program made the evening an
exceedingly pleasant one. The society is
gaining constantly In membership and has
had most prosperous year.
Friends and relatives of the bride have re-
ceived cards announcing the marriage of
Miss Kate Cook to'Lyman j. Briggs of
Washington, ID. G. Miss Cook is well
known here, being sister of Bert Cook. OF
Maple River, and daughter Of Prof. Cook,
of the California agricultural college.
The membership contest banquet given
to those who secured one or more applica'
tions for YIN. @. A. membership during the
recent contest will be given tonight by the
Woman's Auxiliary at the association room
1t will be treat and those entitled to seats
should not fail to attend.
Congregational church, J. G. Cromer pas
tor, services at 10:40 q. M, and 1880 p. m,
Sunday. The pastor will preach In the
morning from the topic IF Thou Hads
Known" and In the evening he will con
tlnue the series on Isaiah-'lsalahs Call"
All are welcome.
X. b. Hunt, claiming to be printer
went to the Commercial hotel in Corunna
Saturday. paid for his supper, lodging ant
breakfast, got drunk, went to the Crane
Central took supper and another mans
overcoat and on Monday was sentenced Il
40 days In the county jail. He claimed
that II was all a mistake, but as he hat
thrown the coat into stairway 1t looked
too suspicious and Shiawassee county vii
board him while as result