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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

| Mrs. Thos. Nelan died at her home on
Comstock street yesterday morning at
o'clock, of heart trouble. She was in the
best OF spirits upon retiring Wednesday
night AT O'Clock her husband heard her
make sobbing noise, but before he could
obtain medical assistance she quietly passed
away. Mrs. Nelan was about SO years of
age. husband, q son and daughter are
left to mourn her loss. The funeral SER
vices will be held In the First Baptist church.
of which she was a member, Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
List Of letters remaining uncalled for In
OwOsso pOstoffice the week ending Dec. 25:
Gertie Wightman, Charlie b. yCurtis, M.
Q. Darling. Geo. Hall, Frank Lake, Geo.
Munroe. Harry Nelson, j. G. Sickles, Mrs.
Ella Thomas, Dell Wakeman, Florence
Black.
For the next two weeks you can buy the
clothing, dry goods, shoes, jackets, cIoaks,
underwear, hardware and stove fixtures at
your own price. Come and see, 2O4 N,
Wash. St., opera house block.
Wanted, 100 tons scrap iron; cash on de-
livery at Castree & Sha Co. foundry at
OwOssO, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

There will probably be loud wall among
the democratic leaders when the immigra-
ton bill, making an educational test one of
its chief features, passes congress, as it is
likely to do soon. That party has welcomed
to its ranks the Objectionable classes of
immigrants of the past few years, and its
president promptly vetoed the immigration
bill of last congress which contained the
education test as prominent feature of its
requirements. The republican party is In
charge. however, at Washington, and it is
expected that wholesome legislation pre-
venting these Objectionable additions to
our population will be enacted at very
early date.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

The growth of protective sentiment in
the south is explained by those familiar
with the situation there in the fact that
manufacturing industries have recently
gained firm foothold in that section. The
cotton manufacturers of New England have
recently been compelled to reduce wages
In order to meet the low prices which the
manufacturers of the south can make with
their cheaper labor, fuel and rents, while
other manufacturers are also reporting the
south as rapidly becoming rival in their
lines. No wonder that the democrats are
trying to abandon the free trade doctrine
since it is no longer acceptable even in the
solid south.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

1t Is mean thing to say, but somebody
at Washington has trotted ont the fact thai
the circulation of money In the United
States since the day of Mr.. Bryan's nomi.
nation has increased more than double the
entire amount of the money of the Repub-
lie Of Mexico, which is just now welcoming
William j. as the great fnancier of the
age. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Bryan in his speeches at the Chicago con-
vention and during the campaign insisted
that the currency of tie country could not
Increase without the adoption of free coin
age of silver, yet 1t has increased in the II
months since that nomination by a sum
double the entire money of the country in
which he Is now being received with such
h0nOrs. -Ex.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
FIRE AT DETROIT.

me Free Press Printing Company Sus
tains IA Heavy Loss.
Detroit, Dec. 29.-The Arcade build
ing, owned by the lehman estate. OF
West Larned street, burned early in
the morning, completely destroying the
paper stock of William c. Jupp. the
stock and plant of Charles L. Roehm
d Son, wholesale stationers. and the
stock of perfume materials of the Eli
sum Manufacturing company.
The five-story structure to the west
or the Arcade building, occupied by the
Detroit Free Press Printing company.
was for time threatened with de-
struction. The building was flooded
with water. and the stock and plants of
The Free Press Printing company, Cliff
& Higgins. bookbinders. and the Hab-
DIN Engraving company were nearly
ruined. The total loss on the buildings
and their contents will reach $125, 900,
or which The Free Press Printing COM
pany sustains the heaviest share. about
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance. The 9TH
er losses are fairly covered by insur-
ance. The cause ofthe fire is unknown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

A sky-light is being put in the Goodyear
block by VIM. jones. The second floor
will be occupied by the Mix photograph
gallery. which is about to locate in this city
Miss Maud Metz, of Adrian, spent the
drst OF che week with Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
Estes.
q. b. Chaffee, formerly teacher In the
Owosso City schools, and now principal of
the Farwell schools, visited friends In this
city yesterday.
Mrs. VIM. Omich, the mother of Mrs. s.
j. Harding. died at the Harding home, Sat.
urday, aged 70 years. The remains were
taken to Richmond for burial.
A very pleasant lat home" was given by
Miss Minnie Frawley, Tuesday evening, at
the home of her parents on w. Main street.
The evening was spent at cards and good
social time.
The No Name dancing club gave another
or the series of parties in Wesener's hall,
Wednesday evening. Eight or ten couples
OF the assembly club were invited In and
very enjoyable time was had About thir.
ty-five couples took part.
The store of w. A. Richardson, South
washington street, is being papered.
The Car Shop indoor ball team has with
drawn from the city league. Many of the
boys of that team were compelled to be out
of the city more or less, thus making tn 9
schedule uncertain. An Independent team
is being organized to take their place in the
league.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
The management of The MerelI nasse,

The management of The Merel passes
tomorrow into the hands of Mr.. and Mrs
l.. K Merell, who will make the house In
every respect equal to any in the city O,
Central Michigan. K. r. McFail, formerly
with the Cadillac, Detroit, is to be clerk,
and his wide acquaintance will be of great
value to the new management. Owosso
people are pleased to welcome Mr.. and Mrs.
Merel to the city, and extend to them their
best wishes for success.
The Christmas cantata given in the M. E.
church Tuesday evening was very largely
attended, by friends and patrons of the
church. The instructors having the cantata
In charge have received many flattering
compliments for the rendering of the diff
ficult pieces without fault.
The lovers Of skating have enjoyed them.
selves this week on the river and ON the
pond at C0runna.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

"Bimetallism must mean one of two
things: Either it is two kinds of money of
unequal value circulating side by side by
reason of the exchange of the less valuable
for that of greater value, or else two kinds
of money of such intrinsic equality of
value that they will circulate naturally side
by side. We have bimetallic currency in
the United States now. A firm establish
ment of the gold standard with such inter-
changeability with silver as will make it
acceptable on an equality with gold will
maintain this bimetallism, the same as 1t
has existed for the last eighteen years.
Secretary Gage before House committee on
Banking and currency.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Car Shops.

warren Stewart who laft tho Oo..
oinceS ana accepted job as Joint &C
couhtant In the Toledo yards has hear
piohoted 10 the position of assistant SIM
erintendent of terminals. He has cbarge y
'ne entire yard at that place. Mr.. Stewar
'peh' A'mas with his parents in this city
master Mechanic Taw.e and a crew n,
meh ieit on special train Sunday night for
mahitowac to do some general reparing on
Car Terry No. q 1t will take them about
TWO weeks to complete the work.
John Fleming and family spent satur-
day and Sunday in Sarnia.
Thos. Veit, of Durand, is visiting Tbos
Kerwin. '''
II. j. Tick, assistant travelling apent nm
the Ann Arbor, visited his parents on q.
runna Avenue the first of the week.
General Manager Ashley looked abon,
the shops Wednesday.
j. F. Cardwell, formerly of this cjtv
greeted friends, Monday and Tuesday M
Cardwell is assistant in the superintendents
Office at Durand.
FRANK Roth and John Turner. clerks in
oupt. Bradley's Office at Durand. snent
onr's'mas with friends in this city.
Elmer Rainey has accepted position in
the Ann Arbor yards at Durand.
VIM. Mckenzie, foreman of the car ferry
at Frankfort, spent Wednesday looking
about the shops in this city.
Engine No. 16 was turned from the sbor0
wednesday after undergoing extensive 70.
pairs.
mos. Kerwin made business trim to
Durand Wednesday.
Miles Crawford, mechanic, is constructing
slip crane for the docks at Frankfort.
Inc boiler makers are again working over
Time In order to get engine No. "a out be-
lore New Years.
The regular class of instruction in the air
brake system was held Tuesday in the en-.
CINE room.
"A loot ball team is about to be organized
n the shops with Chas Bradley as manager
A. Ackley, of Elizabeth street, who is do
ng the brick work on the Ann Arbor ice
louse at Whitmore Lake, spent Sunday
With his family in this CITY.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

A candy pull" was given by Miss Grace
Burgess, at her home on Grover street,
Wednesday evening, In honor of her cousin,
Miss Iva Blackfork.
On Wednesday daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Steadman.
Mrs. K. T. Austin and daughter, of Sagi-
nav. are spending the week with Mrs. AL.
bert Todd. Prof. Austin was here Tues.
day.
Miss Irene Gilbert left yesterday for Pc
tOskey for few days visit.
Mrs. James Bullen, of Caro-. ia visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Keiff. this
week.
Attorney Geo. A. Brown was in Flint,
Tuesday on business.
The Dorcas society will hold their regular
monthly meeting this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. with Mrs. e. F. Dudley. Import
ant business will be transacted.
An inventory of the stock in Duff g. Det-
wiler's grocery store is being taken today.
The home of A. T. Thomas, West Main
street, was the scene of very pleasant dane
ing party, Tuesdays evening. given by
George and Annie, to about forty of their
classmates and intimate friends. The guests
were received by the host and hostess, and
escorted to room adjoining the parlor,
where the coats and wraps were removed.
They were then directed to the parlor,
which was hastily decorated with CIT flow
ers, and branches of mistletoe were hung
about the room to keep the unwary damsel
awake by watching for her own safety. At |
$3.50 the sweet tones of the piano started the |
merry dancers enjoying the evening with
waltzes, two steps, etc. The dining room
doors were thrown open at II o'clock. and
all were invited Ito partake of dainty
luncheon. After refreshments dancing was
again INDUCED in until o'clock when the
merry makers took their departure and
Vended their way homeward, all avowing
hey had had delightful time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

Oakside School opens Monday January ;
for the winter term.
Mrs. M. G. Dawes slipped last evening on
a porch at her residence and fell to the
walk, cracking collar bone and otherwise
badly bruising herself.
A new band saw, for scroll work. has
been set up, on the second door, IN the
machine building of the Owosso Manu-
featuring Company's plant.
The private Office of A. M. and K K.
Bentley at the Owosso Mfg. Co.'s plant Is
being enlarged. The north partition is
being moved back about ten feet which will
greatly add to the convenience of the Office.
frankie, the fvsyear old son of Mr.. and
MRS Chas. Soderquist, K. Oliver street. died
at their home Saturday at noon. A private
iunerai was held Saturday evening. The
oereaVed parents have the sympathy of their
many friends In their hour of trouble.
"A pleasant surprise was given Mr.. and
MIS- L. H. Holmes, River street, Monday
evening, the occasion being their silver an.
niversary. AT 8 o'clock twenty five Of their
nelenoors and friends dropped in upon them
win well filed baskets of eatables. At11
O'CLOCK the baskets were opened and the
laales spread sumptuous banquet of which
Ill partook. Cards were INDUCED in until
,a'e nour when the guests repaired to their
MONIES. Many fine silver presents were civ.
On 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes with the GOOD
wishes of the givers.
oeorge FOND, who is attending school at
sandwich Ont, is visiting friends in this
CITY during the holidays. He will return n
his studies next Monday.
wm' Gllber, of Ovid, is spending the
week with his uncle, Henry Hersey. Sagi.
nav street. N"e'-
John Crane spent Xmas with friends in
Lansing. >"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Sold His Wife for Ten Dollars.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 27.-Charles
Bishop, of Mason, whose domestic hap,
piness has been destroyed by the visits
OF Bert Carpenter signed an agreement
to relinquish all claim to his household
and its effects for $40. He received the
cash and came to this city, where his
father resides, leaving Carpenter in
possession. Mrs. Bishop recently adj
Vertised in a matrimonial paper, and it
is claimed received money from men in
Montana and Florida, and then refused
to go to them
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Took with" "a Spasm of Virtue.

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 2S.-The Calumet
police have decided that gambling in
saloons must stop They have thrown out
all the nickel-int he-slot machines, and
now one saloonkeeper has been pulled"
by the officers for allowing the people
10 play cards for money in his saloon.
he was brought before a local justice
and pleaded guilty to the charge. paving
small fine rather than undergo the
publicity of jury trial. The police
nave warned all saloonkeepers that
playing cards for money will be looked
upon as gambling.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Notice to Taxpayers

now have the tax rolls for the several
wards or the city of Owosso for the coIec
ZION or the state. county and general civ
taxes. Upon all taxes paid before Jan. 10
1898. no fee will be charged for collection
put after Jan. 10, 1898, five per cent collec.
tion Zee will be collected upon all taxes and
placed IN the contingent fund. Take, will
De received Monday and Saturday evenings
until o'clock, other days until o'clock
at a. lne store or the OwOsso Paint and Wall
Paper Co., rs west Exchange street. -"
STEPHEN B. PITTS.
City Treasurer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Notice..

we, the undersigned, do hereby agree ia
refund the money on two rs cent bottles
or Baxters Mandrake Bitters, IL 1t fails to
cure constipation, billiousness, sick head
acne, or any of the diseases for which II is
recommended. Also will refund the money
on oO cent bottle of Downs Elixir, IL it
ooes not cure any cough. cold. Group.
Wnooping cough or throat or lung difficulty.
We also guarantee one 25 cent bottle If
either of the above to prove satisfactorv or
money refunded. f. Collins q Co
Parkill u Son, l.. M. Watson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Governor Makes n Christmas Gift.

Detroit, Dec. 27.-As a Christmas
present Governor Pingree pardoned
Henry Howard, who under the name
OF Harry Dale was convicted last May
of criminally assaulting Maggie Leon
ard in this city and sentenced to Jack
son for life. This action was recon-
mended by the pardon board Howard
has all along stoutly maintained his in
nocence, and the governor says he is
himself convinced of II.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Michigan Mine Closes Down.

Negaunee, Mich. Dec. 2S.-The Queen
mine has closed down for an indefinite
time, throwing $50 men out of employ
ment. In case the company can induce
fee owners to reduce the royalty OPP
erations will probably be resumed, 9TH
erwise nothing will be done until the
shipping season opens in the spring.
The royalty at present is rs cents per
ton
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Not had Thing for o'shauehnessev.

Jackson. Mich, Dec. 24.-Martin
oshaughnessey, Detroit convict. was
released from prison Wednesday, the
supreme court holding that he was ille-
galiy held under the act of 1893, govern
Ing the good time of prisoners.
O'Shaughnessey will sue the state for
false Imprisonment. He has saved 500
while In prison.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
VIII Go to Alaska.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. est is an
nounced that Hon. A. p. Swineford, ex-
governor of Alaska, will go to Alaska
early next year to take charge of the
interests in that section Of the United
States Mines company of New York.
He is a stakeholder in the company.
having turned in his interests in prop
critics secured when territorial governor
of Alaska. The company has a capital
Of 81, 5OO,0 600.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

The fiat money advocates did not make
much out of their attempt to shake up Sec
rotary Gage when he was before commit
tee of congress last week on the currency
question. He made no hesitation i'm insist
ing that every dollar of the currency must
bs kept as good as the standard of the most
intelligent nations of the earth-gold.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
New Mileage Ticket Bureau

Detroit. Dec. 24.-Since the Central
Traffic association would not agree to
the changes proposed In the inter-
changeable mileage ticket by the Van
derbilt and other Michigan roads a new
northern mileage ticket bureau will be
established, with headquarters in De-
troit. Representatives of the roads will
meet here next Tuesday to effect the
new organization.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Caledonia and New Haven.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Marion Hodge will serve
New Years dinner to their relatives, whose
number Is legion--Mr and Mrs. Shout,
had family reunion, Christmas dinner and
Tree, which made the little folks happy
his week Friday night Rev. Ament will
lecture to the Epworth League at the Kelly
church, on China. Admission, 5 cents
Next week the ladies' aid of the Evangeli.
cal Society will meet at Mrs. Chas Shouts,
on Wednesday--Watch meeting at the
Free Methodist church this, Friday, night
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Farmers Attention.

Ii you contemplate planting any frnit
trees or small fruits of any kind send ms a
list OF wants for prices, or send for ilIns.
trafed catalogue and price list, and save
some money. All stock warranted true IN
name as represented or money refunded
be sure and get our prices before placing
an order. THE HAWKS NURSERY Co
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EDITOR.
OWOSSO. FRIDAY, DEC. 81, 1897,
The selection of Supt. j. w. Simmons as
President of the State Teachers Associa.
ton by unanimous vote is high compi-
ment to that gentleman.

1t is suggested that when Mr.. Bryan gets
: through studying finances in Mexico, where
the dollars are only worth forty-fve cents,
he take a ostgraduate course in Corea,
where the most popular coins are of so
little value that it takes two thousand OF
them to equal dollar.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Notice to Stockholders,

The annual meeting of the Shawassee
Savings Society. of OwOssO, Michigan, for
the election OF directors will be held at its
Office, 10S west Exchange street, In the city
or Owosso, on Monday evening, January
Sd, 1898, at 8 o'clock.
q. e. RIGLEY, President
K. p. Gilbert, Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
Church Announcements.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL.

|
On Sunday next Rev. E. w. Hunt will
commence another special series of sermons
the subject of the morning being IAN Idea
of Life" and In the evening, "How shall
best discharge my duty to my child9"
A short service will be held in the guild
room this evening at 1880.
The annual winter gathering for the Sun
day school will be held In the Armory next
Thursday evening, when as usual a right
royal good time is expected.
The holy communion will be administer
ed next Sunday morning.
DISCIPLE.
Sunday next evangelist w. f. Morrison,
| of Horton, will begin a series of revival
meetings with the Disciples of Christ, cor
ner of Oliver aud Hickory streets. The
meeting will continue every evening until
further notice. Mr., Morrison is man of
considerable experience in evangelastic
work and good singer as well as preach
er. He will not fail to entertain the
thoughtful. Among his themes we notice
the following: 'ConsecratOh;" "Concen-
tration;" 'Divine Choice of Instrumental
Brightly dividing the Word of God;" 'Why
must Christ DE-" 1.-THE Glorious Invita-
tion;" 1.-THE Four Kingdoms;" "What
Think Ye of Christ" All are cordially in
vited.
Sunday the Disciples of Christ will as
sembe for their annual roll call meeting at
their church, corner of Oliver and Hickory
streets. After free dinner by the volun
teer contributors Of the church and their |
friends, reports of the years work will be |
read.
CONGREGATIONAL.
The service at the Congregational church,
Sunday, will be appropriate to the begin
ming of the new year. Sermon by the pas
tor, j. Q. Cromer At p. m. the commun-
lon service and reception of members. 1t
IS especially desired that all the members be
present at the 5 o'clock service. There will
De no service at 1880.
The members and friends of the COngre-
rational church will observe next week as
week of prayer; but instead of holding all
he meetings at the church, only the Thurs.
lay evening meeting will be held there.
The others will be in the homes.
The program Is as follows:
Monday evening at 1880, at the home of {
forris Osburn, 41S e. Oliver. Rev. w. s.
Ament, leader. Topic. "Home Religion"
Tuesday evening at 7:3O o'clock, at the @
ONE of DR.. G. Mccormick, 900 e. Ex- q
hange. Rev. j. G. CrOmer, leader Top :
, Religion, business, pleasure-how com. e
Inc them" n
wednesday evening, 1880 o'clock, at the L
ONE of l.. e. Woodland, 436 w. Main st.
ev. w. s. Ament, leader. Topic, what
rayer can do for missions and missionaries.
Thursday evening, 7:30 O'Clock, at the
lurch. Rev. j. G. Cromer. leader. Topic, 5
How can the church services be made |,
ore helpful to me this year"
Friday evening. 1880 o'clock, at the home 2
Mrs. E. Salisbury, sos w. Oliver street. =
ev. w. s. Ament, leader. Topic, "What s
ore can do this coming year." s
These homes care located so that every q
ember of the church ought to find 1t con. n
nient to attend. 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31
For Sale Cheap.

A registered, full-bloOd Holstein Bull.
wish to sell to avoid inbreeding. For
further information inquire of A. DoUps,
miles north of Owosso, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-31

Try pair OF the imported ground tense,
tne betere Paraboa. They give perfect
sight. +. b. HOLMAN.