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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
LADIES' Library Association.

One of the established and popular organ
ization, of this city is the Ladies' Library
Association, which has a very large and
we'll selected lot OF books. The association
is so well officered that Its affairs move along
so smoothly and quietly that people some
times forget that such an organization ex-
lists in the city. At the same time many
families are availing themselves each week
OF the opportunity of securing good books
to read.
The annual election Of officers of the as
ISOLATION occurred on Tuesday, resulting az
follows:
President-Mrs. j. A. Church.
Vice President-Mrs. l.. M. Beckwith.
Secretary-Georgia Colt.
Recording Sec'y-Mrs. A. M. Hume.
Treasurer-Mrs. Walter Osborn.
Librarian-Mrs. l.. A. Todd.
Directors, for two years-Mrs. o. F. Web
ster and Mrs. G. ID. Stewart
Directors holding oyer - Mrs. w. r.
Smith and Mrs. A. Z. Stever.
Assistant Librarians-Miss Gracia Stew
art, Miss Edith Frieseke and Miss Bessie
johnson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Byron.

Isaac Crawford, OF Detroit, is spending a
few days with his brother and sister, Rev.
Riley Crawford and Mrs. l. s. Barr UNI
Cass Tubbs in Byron, Thursday--B. s.
Williams has been shipping potatoes nearly
all winter, and from several other points as
well as Byron-S. w. Arthur has nearly
recovered from the glandular tumOr from
which he has suffered this winter--Wal
lace Steffy will work the Cochran farm one
mile west of Linden the coming summer
William Rowley, who has spent his
whole life in Burns, will go to Highland,
Oakland county, to live. Mr.. Rowley was
twice treasurer and twice supervisor OF
Burns--Jabez Close and wife are visiting
in Corunna---Dr. Webster is calling on
old friends in Byron--R, M. Tubbs, of
Lansing, with his family, are visiting In
Byron and vicinity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Burton.

Miss Edna Wilkin returned to her home
In Rev, the first of che week-C. IL.
Wright. of Pontiac, G. p. Wright, of South
Frankfort, and d. S. Wright, of Benzonia,
spent part of the week with their sister,
Mrs. A. E. Cadz and other relatives in this
vicinity. Schroeder is visiting relatives
in Detroit-Henry Simpson has come to
make his home with his sister, Mrs. Susan
Hale. N. Wilkin, of Rev, spent Sun
day with friends in this place-Mr. and
Mrs. P.F. Euell have returned to their home
in Ovid, aud are prepared to do all kinds of
weaving-Mrs. ID. l.. Thorp entertained
the Misses Mabel Stebbins, Of Victor, Edna
Wilkin, OF Rev, Rosa Parker. of Hartwell-
vile, and Grace Williams, of this place, al
tea, Wednesday of last week--The meet
ing of the M. P. Aid Society held at the
home of James McWilliams, Tuesday, was
one of much interest, and was so conducted
that 1t will long be remembered by those
who participated ed--The cottage prayer
meeting next Tuesday evening will be held
at the parsonage Rev. and Mrs. s. s.
Fleming.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Work for the Printer.

On the first day OF July next the bill per-
mitting the printing and use of private
mailing cards with one cent stamp sffixed
will 90 into effect. The progressive busi-
ness man will have his own advertiser ent
conspicuously displayed, aud the printing
of millions of cards will make work for the
printer. The bill is approved by the post
office department, as it tends to popu larize
postal cards, besides effecting saving to
the cost of the cards and the stamps. Ian
sing Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Vernon.

Dewey Bryant visited his parents here
this week--Rev. Davidson and wife were
at Owosso on Friday--Mrs. Nelson Vests
Sabbath school class gave her surprise on
Saturday evening. About twenty-five were
present-The funeral of Mr.. Murln was
held at the Congregational church Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Murli5 lived near Durand. I.
He leaves wife and three small children
to mourn-Prof. Wheaton and wife. of
Durand. visited at w. b. Sheehan's on Fri
day-Mrs. VIM. Crawford is sick with
rheumatism Curtis, of Perry, was at
Rev. Emeric's, Sunday-Mrs. E. Hart is
quite sick-Ed. Hearn was in town this
week.-Mrs.. Charles Wilkinson's brother,
Mr.. Smedley, was brought here Sunday
morning. He was buried in the Lovejoy
cemetery Sunday afternoon-Mrs. Elwell
has been quite sick but is improving-F.
B. Tilden is slowly improving-Miss
Georgia Emeric entertained young lady
friend the first of the week--Mr. Hearn is
still quite sick--Revival meetings are con
tibuCu de euO ni' A' OHuiSh mio' We
Clark returned from Detroit, Saturday even
ing--A dance at the hall on Wednesday
evening--Mrs. George Case is on the sick
list--Wm. Jones has rented Mrs God
frey's farm In Venice--Will Onyon, of
Owosso, is moving to Ralph Perry's farm,
two miles south of here--John Mclean,
OF OwOsso, will work his uncle's (Rey ].
McLeanl farm, just east of here, the COM
ing year--Mrs. ID. ID. Martin and Mrs.
Wm. Hibbard. of Durand, visited at VIM.
Johnson's on Tuesday--Mrs. Charles
Wilkinson is entertaining her sister from st.
Johns
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Memorial Day.

A meeting of the several committees ap-
pointed by Quackenbush Post, the Woman's
Relief Corps, Common Council and Business
Mems Association, to make the necessary
arrangements for the proper observance Of
Memorial Day and the dedication of the
soldiers monument, was held Tuesday even
log at the g. A. r. hall. More than usual
interest centers in the program this year on
account of the dedicatory exercises and the
several committees appointed will give iin-
mediate attention to the work. The joint
committee organized by electing James
Osburn as chairman and w. A. Richardson
secretary.
Committees were appointed as fellows:
To secure speakers and ON invitations
o. +. Webster, Mrs. Sarah Wiley and G.
T. Campbell.
Reception-James Osburp, Mrs. j. j.
Mackey, Mrs. M. C. Dawes, City Mayor, j.
II. Copas, A. ID, Whipple, d. F. Blair.
Programme. T. Campbell, F. q. Smith,
w. A. Richardson, Mrs. Sarah A. Wiley,
Mrs. &. p. Gilbert.
Music-C. G. Duff, 7. j.. Horsman, G. A.
Perrigo, Mrs. M. G. Whited, Mrs. E. FL.
Jacobs.
Grounds-M. G. Dawes, j. FIieseke, A.
l. Novess, L. nj. Wiley.
Conveyances-M. l.. Parker. r. Gray, h.
Frieseke.
Flowers-Woman's Relief Corps.
These committees are to report at an ad-
journed meeting Tuesday evening, March
10th.
Gen. VIM. Shakespeare, of Kalamazoo,
and Hon. James O'Donnell, OF Jackson, will
be invited to be present to deliver addresses.
Memorial Day this year falls on Sunday,
May 80.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Circuit Court.


Business disposed of since our report last
week:
Arthur Highly, accused of rape; jury dis
agreed after being out all night. The trial
Of the case occupied four days, F. H. Wat
son acting as prosecuting attorney and
Chandler & Richards defending. Case con-
tinued until next term of court.
John Youngs plead guilty to burglary and
was sentenced to the Ionia reformatory for
Is months.
William Wilson plead guilty of burglary
and was sentenced to the Detroit house of
correction for nine months.
John Buck arraigned on charge of at
! tempted murder. refused 10 plead. Plea OF
not guilty was entered by order of the court.
His attorneys, Watson & Chapman. will
move for continuance Of the case until the
next term OF court.
Henry Monroe, arraigned on charge Of
larceny, refused to plead and plea of not
guilty was entered by order Of the court.
Eugene Beacham was non-suited in his
| cases against I. ID. Fl. Ralph and the Owosse
and Corunna Traction Company.
VIM. Weidman vs. G. B. Symes; verdict
OF no cause of action.
The cases of John Earle VS.. Jos. Amos,
aud NJ s. Britton vs. Mich. Central BY.
| we're continued.
Simon o. Allen vs.. Eugene williams,
ejectment; verdict for plaintiff.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Closing Lecture of the Y. M. c. A. Cours

Closing Lecture of the Y M. G. A. Course.
Prof. Dayton c. Miller. of Case School
of Applied Science. will close the the Y. M
@. A. course at the Baptist church, Wed.
nesday evening, March nth, with his lee
ture on "Y-rays."
Prof Miller Is one of the recognized au-
thOrites on the X-rays, and his experiments
are noted with interest by the scientists OF
both continents. He enjoys the distinction
Of having developed the X.rays to the high
est degree of perfection yet obtained, being
one Of the first experimenters to locate
bullets and other foreign substance In the
human body.
This lecture is not mere talk but q
practical demonst ration OF the X-rsys. from
the discovery to the present state of de-
velopments, by an expert who has at his
disposal the entire apparatus of Case
School of Applied Science.
Prof Miller shows various experiments
with Crooks tubes of different degrees OF
exhaustion until the Xrays are produced
He uses Geissler tubes of odd and fantastic
designs. charged with various gases, emit
ting beautiful and brilliant electrical dis
plays. He uses his highly perfected Flouro.
scope through which can be seen the bones
of the human body.
He illustrates the practical application OF
the X rays in surgery, testing precious
stones, Minerals. ETC., using powerful
stereopticon and fifty of-his most interest.
ing views.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
New Telegraph Office.

The Postal Telegraph Company have ar
ranged to open city office here and have
appointed f. j. Mcdaniel m nager. Mr..
Mcdaniel is an old timer, having had Is
years experience, five years of which he
was chief train dispatcher for the Ann Ar
Dor Railroad Company of this city. 1t is
needless to say that business given him will
r. ceive prompt attention. The Office will
he located first door south of the w ilder-
muth hotel. His telephone number will be
announced later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
Proposed New relephone Exchange.

A. +. Leberm an, representing the New
the city during the week securing subscribers
to new local exchange. The company
has large exchange in Detroit and Is now
preparing TO branch out and cover the state
with its lines. To secure an exchange here
the company requires 200 subscribers In
Owosso and Corunna. The rental for busi-
cess places will be $24 90 per year; houses
$lS 90, or both for $40 90. Mr. Leberman
has been successful in securing quite large
list of subscribers and it is believed that a
complete canvass will result in the number
being brought up to 200.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05

Now's your chance, will you take 1t and
buy the clothing, shoes, rubbers, dry goods,
hats, und rwear, fiannels, silks, ribbons,
aces, embroideries, trimmings, notions, and
everything In stock, at 204 N. Wash. ST., at
paltry prices. Choice Of suits or overcoats,
SS; mems shoes, SLIGO; ladies' csc; Misses,
boys and childs, 75c; SOC flannels, csc; 81. 25
dress goods, 55c; bed spreads, SOC. Slaugh.
tering these goods is putting IL mild, and
your standing In your own light IL you
don't buy. Come and look them over.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
West Haven.

Mr.. Wilson's house, north of this place,
was badly damaged bv fire on Sunday last
B. p. Wightman is reported very sick
--Callard Brothers are repairing the dyke
recently damaged by high water--Chas
Gassmap will build house on his new
farm this spring--Miss Allie Jones has
gone to Indiana to visit frlends--Thomas
Rades has returned from yisit to friends
In Charlotte.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-03-05
LIKE THE PARENTS.
soys Can Have Their Coffee Now.

When a good healthy boy sits down to
his breakfast and sees Pa and Ma have
their coffee to dip toast in and sip, he feels
slighted that he can't have some to. But
parents know that it Is really poisonous 10
children, and refuse them. Postum Cereal
Food Coffee, made by Postum Cereal Co.,
Lin, Battle Creek, Mich, is exactly like
coffee in looks, and yet 1t is made of the
hsalthful grains and is nourishing and fat
tening. Boys and girls can drink II every
meal If they like. 1t Is simply food of the
most nourishing sort, but so prepared that
it fills the eye of even careful expert.
DIR. e. Schoene. 1l76 Milwaukee Ave-,
Chicago, says: 'T am very much pleased
with Postum. 1t is delicious drink, and l
think preferable to all similar products,
such as Health Coffee, Malt, ETC."
A reliable grocer will never offer cheap
or weak imitation of genuine article be-
cause he happens to make little extra prof
It, But 1t Is we'll to observe that when
genuine Postum Cereal Coffee Is ordered,
that you get Postum and not a spurious
imitation offered as "Just as good"
For sale by Duff Il Detwiler and Hal
Bros.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
STOCK YARDS BEATEN.

Circuit Judge Foster Holds That the Kan
sas Legislative Act Is Not Class Lesisla-
ton.
TOPEKA, kan, April 13.-United
States Judge c. G. Foster gave a par
tia1 decision in the Kansas City stock
yards case yesterday morning. He holds
that the federal court has Jurisdiction
of the case, that the Encouragement
of the state was properly made a party
to the suit and that the court had pow
er to enjoin state officer from enforc-
ing an unconstitutional law. He holds
against the complainant on the follow
ing points:
First-The act of the legislature complained
OF is not class legislation, but is general in its
terms and uniform in its operation
Second-The Kansas City stock yards is q
public corporation such as justifies the legisla-
ture in imposing rules and regulations to gov
ern its operations
Third-The fact that its yards are located in
two states does not put it under the operation
of the interstate commerce act 1t is answer
able to the legislative power. Its business is
not interstate to the exclusion of all state BUSH
ness
Fourth-The act of the legislature is not in
conflict with the act of congress establishing
bureau of animal industry. 1t simply limits
the charge of yardage to one charge and per-
mits the owner of dead stock to dispose of it
he may choose
The question of the fairness of the
charges fixed by the law, Judge Foster
leaves open, to be decided upon evil
dence Inter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
IN SPECIAL SESSION.
1'he Eifty-Fifth Congress Assemblies in Re
Spouse to President MckinIey's ProcIa-

1he Fifty-Fffth Congress Assemblies in Re
Spouse to President MckinIey's Procla-
nation.
A MESSAGE from the president on relieving
the food sufferers laid before the senate
on the 9TH and, after being read. Senator Jones
(Ark-) offered a joint resolution appropriating
$50. 600 for the purpose This was passed, but
was afterwards reconSidered and the house
joint resolution adopted in its place. Sem
atOr Morgan (Ala) then resumed his speech in
support of the resolution fo- recognizing the
Cuban belligerentS- At two o'clock the senate
went into executive session. and at 2:20 ad-
jOurned. In the house. after the presidents
message was read, Mr.. Catchings CMiss-) offered
a joint resolution appropriattng 10000 for the
relief Of the flood sufferers in the overlooked
districts in the southern states and in the
north 1t was at once passed Mr. Simpson
kan-) then spoke against the policy of the
speaker in not appointing the house committees
and Mr. Reed replied that the house had power
to command the speaker if it disapproved of his
course The house at 1:20 p M adjourned until
the 10Th
(Ala-) continued his speech for the recognition
of the Cuban belligerents Senator Nelson
(Minn.) spoke for two hours on the bankruptcy
BILL opposing the pending Torrey bill as being
harsh and designed a collection agency for
large creditors and urging his substitute a
measure drafted in the interest of thousands Of
poor debtors struggling to get on their feet.
Senator Hoar defended the Torrey bill, and
said that SOC. 900 debtors awaiting the
lief furnished by the measure. Senator Thurs
ton (Neb) gave notice that on the 18th he would
address the senate the Pacific railroad debt
settlement The senate then adjourned to the
18th. The house was not in session
THE senate not in session the 10th
The house, in accordance with the policy of in
action agreed upon while waiting for the senate
to act on the tariff bill, after meeting immedi-
ately adjourned until the 18th.
IN the senate the 18th Rev. DR.. Millburn,
the blind chaplain, made an eloquent prayer on
the death of ex-senator Voorhees,. Immediate
1y following the prayer Senator German (Ndd-)
moved that q mark of respect to their late
associate the senate adjourn, adding that many
senators desired to attend the funeral The
motion prevailed and at 1905 p. m. the senate
adjourned The house not in session.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17

SENATOR WoLCoTT. Paine, who may be
termed the minority member, is a re-
publican and was a Mckinley man. He
is one of the most prominent business
men of Massachusetts,, and is said to be
a deep student of the financial question.
1t is not yet known when the COM
missioners will meet and organize.
When an organization is effected, how
ever, it is believed that Senator VOL
colt will be made president. 1t is au-
thoritatively stated that the commits
sioners will not go abroad before May
1, by which time the new ambassadors
will be at their posts and render the
special ENJOYS the assistance necessary
for the contamination of their mission.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
LEWELLING UNDER FIRE.

Kansas Bribery Investigation Is Putting
the Ex-Governor in n Position Where Ex-
plantations VIII Be Necessary.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 11.-When the
bribery investigation committee adj
journed Thursday, Senator L. d.
Lewelling, Representative Frank FL.
Smith and ex-Representative Dave
Hanna were in disgrace. When the
committee adjourned yesterday Level
ling was deeper in disgrace than ever,
Hanna was where Representative
Metzler had left him, and
Smith had changed places with
Representative Clark, who made
the charge of attempted bribery
against him. dwellings additional
troubles were caused by a brother
Senator-Titus-wbo swore that Lew
cling sought to corrupt him by hold
ing out dishonest inducements for him
to work against the school bill. This
charge, coming on the top of the coal
lands story, told Thursday by Warden
Lands of the penitentiary, created a
profound sensation and furnished Lew
cling material for an explanation
which will be most interesting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
MORE DOODLE TALK.
The Kansas Bribery Investigation Still
Astounding in Sensations.

The Kansas Bribery Investigation Still
Astounding in Sensations.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 3.-Yesterday's
proceedings of the bribery Investigate
ing committee brought out damaging
testimony against d. d. Lewelling, ex-
governor, state senator and member of
the board of railroad commissioners.
James Butler, once the editor of a pop
ulist paper at Topeka, implicated Lew
cling in the Wichita normal affair.
Representative Marks, of Jefferson
county, stated that he had been offered
50, 900 by agents of the American Book
Co. for his vote, but was unable to
give their names. Dave Hanna, who
was charged by Representative Metz
Ter with having offered him money for
his vote on the railroad bill, denied
the charge, and said that Metz
Ter had intimated to him that he would
like to get next" to the railroads.
Senator Campbell, of Labette county,
said that member of the house at
tempted to bride him, but he refused
to give his name. These were the prin-
cipal points brought out at the session.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
A STRONG COMPETITOR.
Beet Sugar Company, with Two Million
Capital, Organized to Fight the Trust.

Beet Sugar Company, with Two Million
Capital, Organized to Fight the Trust.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, April 13.-It is
announced that the Minnesota Beet
Sugar Co. has been organized with a
capital stock of So, 600, 600. The incor-
porators say that the directorate is to
include two well-known Chicago men,
representing the Chicago Wholesale
Grocers' association, whose object it
/, is to fight the sugar trust by the es-
tablishment in the northwest of a
sugar beet industry. A $3.50, 900 factory
is to be built at Hastings, Mimi, and
others will follow, as the farmers are
interested in raising beets. The rail
roads are helping the association and
auxiliary associations are to be formed
in every county whose soil is adapted
to the culture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
ALL PARTIES PLEASED.

President Mckinley's Selection of Com
missioners to Promote Bimetallism Uni
versally Approved.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE naming
of three commissioners by President
Mckinley under the act of the last con-
gress to promote international bimet-
allism was the subject of considerable
discussion about the capitol to-day. AL
most without exception the selections
We're commended Senators, regard
less of party, were pleased with the Sc
lection of ex-Vice President Steven
son. It appears that this selection was
the presidents own, no one appearing
to urge his appointment. The presi-
dent desired democrat who stood
high in his party and who is an ear
nest silver man. He sent for Mr.. Ste
venson and after talking the subject
over with him decided to make him a
member of the commission.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
TRANSFER OF CONvICTS.

Indiana State Prisoners Removed from One
Prison to Another.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, April 13.-Prob-
ably the largest transfer of prison con-
victs that ever took place in this coun-
try was successfully carried out yes
terday. Two hundred and ninety-one
prisoners from the Michigan City
prison were put on a special
train and taken to Jeffersonville,
while from the latter place $50
prisoners We're sent here. AZ the last
session of the state legislature law
was passed converting the southern
penitentiary into reformatory and
making the Michigan City prison the
penitentiary for the state. All prison
ers over 80 years of age will hereafter
be sent to the Michigan City prison,
and all under that age to Jacksonville.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17

movement for a monetary agreement
and widely known as an advocate Of
the silver cause. His trip to Europe
last summer was generally conceded
to be at least semi-officia1 as the repre-
sentative of the new administration.
His tour extended over several mon tbs
and embraced the leading European
capitals. He had audiences with the
more noted financiers and ministers,
and it is believed then laid the founda-
tions for the international conference
which the commission appointed last
night will endeavor to bring to con-
clusion. Senator Wolcott is now serv-
ing his second term in the senate, hav-
ing been elected to that body in 1855.
While a pronounced bimetallist, he
was stanch supporter of the ST. Louis
ticket. Ex-Vice President Stevenson,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
MENTIONS ONE VICTIM.

J. W. Fetzer Says He Killed Dozen Other
People, and VIII Name Them If Given q
Death Sentence.
SALT LAKE CITY, April 13.-The
Deseret News prints what is claimed
to be a confession by J. W. Fetzer, who
is under arrest at Dillon, Mont,
in which he says he killed DR..
G. III. Nochols, Superintendent
of the insane asylum at Wash
ington city, in 1878. He says he
has ten or Is other victims, but will
not plead guilty unless he can get a
death sentence. Fetzer was arrested
here last week for making dynamite
bombs and was turned over to the
Montana authorities, charged with
winding the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-17
A Woman Doctor Wins.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 13.-Miss
Emma CAM, a 19-year-old graduate of
the Kansas City Women's medical col
lege, won the appointment of surgeon
at the German hospital in the competi-
tive examination. The announcement
of her victory was made by the direct
ors of the hospital yesterday. Miss
GAM declined the appointment and the
position was given to Hugh Miller, of
Doniphan county, Kan, the next high
est in average.