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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-14

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8, n ofr4 Q, Hazelton. Also the township OF
Venice and Hazelton at large.
Dated, this Goth day of April, A; d., 1897.
G.. Il. MASON,
County Drain Commissioner OF the County OF
ShiaWaSSee.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate OF Martin WEIGH
deceased.
We, the undersigned having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In and for the county of Shiawassee, state oil
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the bank of M. l.. Stewart
& Co., In the city of Owosso, In said county, on
Monday, the l4th day OF June, 1897, and on the
18th day of September, A. ID. 1897, ut 10 O'CLOCK
pose OF receiving and adjusting all claims
against said estate, and that six months from
the 18th day of March 1897, are allowed 10 cred
itors to present their claims to said commits
sioners for adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 25th day of March, A. d., 1897.
WILLIAM III. BIGELOw,
FRED EDWARDS,
CHARLES S. WILLIAMS.
commissioners.
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Chancery Sale.

State of Michigan-In the Circuit Court for
the county OF Shiawassee, in Chancery. Mary
l. Todd vs. Elvira A. Resonance, Parker Rose
GRANGE, Florence Rosecrance James e. VII.
liams and Cornelia Paddock. In pursuance and
by virtue of decree OF said court made in said
cause March 25th, 1897. notice is hereby given
that l, the undersigned. will sell at public auc.
ton at the front door OF the court house, In said
county, on Monday the 3lst day OF May, 1897, at
O'Clock in the forenoon, the following land and
premises to-wit: The north forty.one acres OF
the south fifty acres OF the west half OF the
southwest fractional quarter OF section seven,
township seven north, range three east, county
of Shiawassee and State OF Michigan.
Dated April Ia, 1897
WARREN PIERPONT,
Circuit Court Commissioner for Shiawassee
county, Michigan.
Lyon & Hadsall, Compl'ts Solrs.
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| This committee would recommend the east Q
feet on lot 10, for site for said fire department
Geo. Perrigo, Il. M. Wiley, G. j. Shaw.
The committee on claims and accounts re
ported favorably on accounts as above present
ed; unanimous consent being given, the &C
counts were allowed. Ayes 10, naysO.
1t was moved and supported that the bill o.
Fred Edwards for 1874 be laid on the table fol-
one week Ayes Q, nays !.
Aid. Walsh presented the following ordinance
IL was moved and supported that unanimous
consent be given that it be read the third time
in full and placed upon its passage. Ayes TO-
naysO
To provide for the construction Of sewer on
Water street. running south to Oliver street,
thence west in the centre of Oliver street to
Adams street to connect with the sewer on
Adams street, in the city OF Owosso.
The city of Owosso ordains, that IL is q neces-
sary public improvement that sewer be con-
structed in the center OF Water street, com
mencing four rods south OF King streets, run
ming thence south to the center of Oliver street,
thence west on Oliver street TO connect with
the sewer on Adams street, and that the eSti.
mated expense OF the construction Of said sewer
is the sum of nine hundred dollars, and that the
sum OF $40 of said estimate be assessed upon
all lots and parts OF lots and the owners thereof
on that part of Water street and Oliver street,
that being the portion OF the said city of Owes
so by the common council OF the city of Owosso
hereby deemed to be benefited by said improve
ment.
Sec. 2. The route, location, grade and dimen.
sions of the said sewer and In oil and every
be on Water street. be according TO the plans,
specifications and references for the construc-
tion OF public sewers within said city OF Ow0sso
heretofore drawn and made by George S. Pier
son, civil engineer, and submitted to and APP
proved and adopted by this common council;
and on Oliver street shall be according to the
plans and specifications and references for the
construction of q public sewer within said city
of Owosso, heretofore drawn and made by the
superintendent of the Board OF Public Works;
and under the general supervision and control
and direction OF the Board of Public Works as
TO all matters and things not herein or otherwise
provided for and such civil engineer as such
Board OF Public Works may employ.
Sec. 3. Horace Main, George w. Mcclellan
and IT. j. Mcdaniel, special assessors OF tne
city OF Owosso, not interested in any OF thepr
erty benefited by said improvement nor OF KIN
to any person Interested therein, are nerepy
designated as commissioners ana directeu 10
make an assessment upon oil lots ana parts OF
lots and the owners thereof, fronting on that
part and portion OF said Water street and Onver
street as hereinbefore designated OF the sa
sum of $4,000 in proportion as nearly as
may be to the benefits which each of
the aforesaid pieces and parcels OF property so
deemed 10 be benefited, shall by such commits
sioners be deemed to require and be benefited
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Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate OF Malcom d.
Bailey, deceased. We, the undersigned having
been appointed by the Hon. .Matth ew Bush,
Judge OF Probate in and for the county OF Shla
wassee State of Michigan. Commissioners to
receive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against said estate, do
hereby give notice that we will meet at the Of
flee of Frank E. WEIGH, in the city of Corunna,
in said county, on Monday, the 18th day OF July,
1897, and on the 18th day OF October, A.. d. 1881,
DAYS, for the purpose OF receiving and adjusting
ali claims against said estate, and that six
months from the 18th day of April. 1897, are al
lowed to creditors to present their claims 10
said commissioners for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated the 18th day of April, A. D.. 1897.
FRANK e. WEIGH.
AMASA A. HARPER,
WELLMANIHART,
Commissioners.
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ADELL WEAVER,
Complainant,
VS..
FRANK WEAVER,
Defendant.

ADELL WEAVER,
Complainant.
VS..
FRANK WEAVER,
Defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
county of Shiawassee, in Chancery, at Corunna,
on the 18th day of April, A. D., 1897.
In this cause II appearing from ahidavit on
file, that the defendant, Frank Weaver, Is not q
resident of the State, but his last known place
of residence was in the State OF New York, but
his present residence being unknown, on motion
of Fitzpatrick Il Pierpont, compliments solicit
ors, il is ordered that the said defendant, Frank
Weaver, cause his appearance TO be entered
herein, within months from the date OF this
order, and in case of his appearance that he
cause his answer TO the Compliments bill of
complaint TO be filed, and copy thereof TO be
served on said COMPLIMENTS Solicitors within
twenty days after service on him of a copy of
said bill, and notice of this order; and that in
default thereof, said bill be taken as confessed
by the said nonresident defendant.
And it Is further ordered, that within twenty
days the said Complainant cause "a notice of
this order TO be published in THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed published and
circulating in said county, and that such publ
cation be continued there at least once in each
week. for six weeks in succession, or that said
complainant cause n copy Of this order to- be
personally served on said non. resident defendant
at least twenty days before the time above pre-
scribed for his appearance.
STEARNs +. SMITH,
Circuit Judge.
FITZPATRICK s. PIERPONT,
Complainant'S Solicitor.
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Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE.

AT q session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, held at the Probate
ONCE in the City of Corunna, on the 22d day OF
April, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety seven
Present Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate
In the matter OF the estate of John l.. Tyler,
deceased.
Richard +. Kay, as administrator, having
rendered to this court his final account.
1t is ordered, that the oath day of May next,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said Probate
ONCE, be appointed for examining and allowing
said account.
And 1t is further ordered, that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in THE Owosso
TIMES, a newspaper printed and circulating in
said County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate
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Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

Igo
COUNTY or SHIAwASsEE. 90
At a session of the Probate Court for said
county held al the Probate office, in the city OF
Corunna. on Tuesday, the 4th day OF May,
In the year one thousand eight hundred and
ninety seven
Present Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Michael
OMAHA. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Jane Bray
praying that administration OF said estate may
be granted to some other suitable person.
II is ordered that the 7th day OF June next at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, Ut said Probate Of
flee, be assigned for hearing said petition
And IL Is further ordered, that "a copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous 10 said day of hearing, in THE OwoSsO
TINES a newspaper printed and circulating
In SAID county OF Shiawassee.
( true copy.l MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
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Order of Publication

STATE OF MICHIGAN, /
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF !
SHIAwASsEE, IN CHANCERY.
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Announcements for School Year 1867.

FITZPATRICK s. PIERPONT,
Compartments Solicitor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
c. T. A. U. CONVENTION.
Will be Held in Waterbury on Tuesday
 Nayt

NeXt. The twenty-eight annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence union of Connecticut will be held at Water bury next Tuesday. The sessions will be held in St. Patrick's hall on East Main street. The delegates will as- semble in this hall on Tuesday, Sep tember 2l, at 8:30 o'clock, when the con- yention will be called to order by Rev. John T. Winters of South Norwalk, the president of the union. A committee on credentials will be appointed, after which the delegates will form in line and march to the Church of the ln- maculate Conception, where mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock and an ad- dress of welcome delivered by the Rev, Father Slocum. After mass the dele gates will proceed to the hall. when the business of the convention will be talk en up.
 | It is expected that Bishop Tierney and many clergymen will be in attend ance at the convention. Thirty-five delegates from this city will be pres ent.
 i Fourteen, amendments to the state constitution and bylaws will be con- sidered.
 The board of government of the state union will meet in the rooms of the St. Joseph's society on East Main street on Monday evening, September 20.
 A big mass meeting will be held next Monday evening in the Waterbury city hall. Mrs. Lake of St. Louis and Faith CT Doyle of New York will be the prin- cipal speakers. Many of the delegates will be in Waterbury in time to attend this rally.
 A lively interest is being taken in the election of officers The present officials have held office for two years or more. | They are as follows: Spiritual director, Rt. Rev. Michael Tierney, D. D.; state president Rev John T. Winters, South Norwalk; first vice president, John M Lee, Norwich; second vice president, Miss Margaret A. Began, Branford; state secretary, John Kelly, New Brit ain; state treasurer, Charles Fitzger- ald, Middletown; state editor J. G. Me- Gowan, New Haven.
 There are ninety societies in the Con- necticut union, with over 6,500 mem- bers
 It is probable that energetic measures will be taken at the convention for the l enrolment of the large number of chil- 1 dren who have been given the pledge by Bishop Tierney.
 Next Monday afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock a special meeting of the St. Gertrude's 1 league will be held at Elks' hail. Chapel | street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
scHERw1NrH sK1Ps OUT.
Gets Wagon and Does Not Pay-Chil-
 dren Sent to County Home.


 Gets a Wagon and Does Not Pay-Chil-
 dren Sent to County Home
 Bernard Scherwinth, a peddler of No. 45 Oak street, after mortgaglng his horse to pay for his wagon, has skipped out with both and without paying for either. His wife applied yesterday to Superintendent Preston, of the Organ ized Charities, for help for herself and five children, one neWly-porn babe. As a result thereof Judge Dow in chambers yesterday noon committed to the county home four of the children, Lewis, Julius, Ida and Harry, ages seven, six, five and four respectively. The babe will stay with it's mother, who is going to work,
 Bernard Scherwinth came here three years ago from Ansonia, where he left his wife and children. He went back to the deserted family about a year ago and they all then moved to this city He has lived at home only part of the time since, and has not supported his wife. Two weeks ago she had him ur { before the city court on the charge oi non-support, but he begged so piteously and promised so lavishly that he was given chance to do better
 On Monday he went away with the horse and wagon, and has not since made his appearance. The wagon wal built by Isaac Rubinsky of Commerct street, who has not been paid, and wht would very much like to interview Scherwinth.
 Lewis and Julius Scherwinth hay, been in the county home the greater part of the last three years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
PRESTON GOES FOR HER.
Emily Steingeuher Tries to Commi
 Cuioida Aoa h, af ITnion N T

Emily Steingeuher Tries to Commit
 Suicide Again at Union, N. J,
 Superintendent Preston yesterday re- ceived a copy of Tuesdays Hudson County Dispatch publish at Union, N J. It stated that Miss Emily Stein geuher, who is recovering at the New Haven hospital from the effects of the carboic acid she drank last Saturday tried to commit suicide in the same way on the steps of the Union Hill postoffice last November. It said fur ther that her parents, who live on Hud. son boulevard, Guttenburg, denied be- ing cruel to her, but claimed that she ran away from home because she couldn't have her own, way MT, Pres ton will take the girl home tomorrow
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
A s5. 900 WRECK.

Urxbridge, Mass, Sept. 16.--An extra freight train ran into the rear of a To- cal freight three-quarters of mile south of here on the Worcester divis- ion of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. at o'clock this morning.
 Sixty empty freight cars and the ca boose of the local were demolished. Two main tracks were blockaded, but one was cleared in few hours. The dam age is s5,OO0 No one was hurt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
RALPH GEORGE SENT HOME.
His Father Sends Money to Pay Hi

His Father Sends Money to Pay His
 Fare to Boston.
 The father of Ralph George, the thir- teen-year-old boy who was picked up by the police, Tuesday night, has writ ten to. Superintendent Preston.
 The boy truthfully said that his home was at No. 3 Bowdoin street, Boston. MT. Preston received money from the boys father yesterday, and he sent the youngster home on the 10 o'clock train in the afternoon. The lad had gone with another to see New York, and the latter having deserted him, he was get ting home by foot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
LAST DAY OF w1NpHAM FAIR
Winds Up With Trotting Matches and
 Bicycle Races.


 Brooklyn, Conn, Sept, 16,-The last day of the Windham county fair was attended by from 1,S00 to 2,000 persons and the fair wound up this evening at- ter the trotting and bicycle races.
 In the 2:45 class there were four start CTS and the race was won in three straight heats by Minstral, bay mare of the Pomfret stock farm. The best time was 2:33A. Top Roller of Moosup was second, and Lizzie of Willimantic third.
 In the 2:30 class there were five start CTS. Lakeside of Willimantic won in four heats. The best time was in the second heat when the mile was trot- ted in 2:321a. Athol of Danielson in ished second, and Wonderful Wilkes oi Norwich took third money. The half mile open for bicycles was won by A. R. Freeman of Taftville IT 1:12&. The mile open was won by Ii E. Morse of Putnam. Time, 2:41A.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
TRINITY OPENS

Hartford, Sept 16.-Trinity college opened for the college year with pray CTS in the chapel at 5:45 this evening, and recitations and lectures will begin tomorrow. It is too early to state ac- curately what the membership will be, but the prospects are that there will be a slight reduction. Last year the total membership was about 130. The with drawals from the three upper clasess appear to be about the same as usual. The freshman class will number be- tween twenty and thirty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
The Sultan Said to Have Accepted tn

The Sultan Said to Have Accepted the
 Ambassadors Arrangement.
 Vienna, Sept. 16.--The Neue Freie Presse says it is reported in official cir cles that the sultan Of Turkey and the council of ministers of the Ottoman Empire have accepted the conditions of peace with Greece as arranged by the ambassadors of the powers, and that it is expected the preliminaries of the treaty will be signed on Friday next.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
HIS WIFE HAD SKIPPED

South Norwalk, Sept. 16.-John F. Kennedy, aged thirty years, of Bridge port, is in this city looking for his wife, who, he claims, left him two years ago. Kennedy informed the police that the woman had been living with John Kess- Ter in East NorwaIk, and when the off, cers visited the house they found that the couple had left
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
wHEELMBN's MEET TOMORROW

w Il EIGLILMI D Io-Iho w .
 The breaking of worlds records by the cycler's at the meet at Springfield this week will result in attracting thousands to Elm City park to-mor- row afternoon, when takes place the meet of the Connecticut wheelmen. Many of the fastest riders now on the eastern circuit are entered and one of the finest meets ever held in this city is looked for. Great interest will be centered in the attempt to lower the worlds tandem record of 1:55 3-5 now held by Hausman and Collett of this city. Both of these riders have been at the Springfield meet, where they captured several first and second prizes. The management has secured the ser vices of the Second Regiment band for the afternoon, which will greatly add to the afternoons entertainment and make the event one long to be remem- bred by those who attend.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
DIR. JENKINS OF THIS CITY
Is Appointed on Commission by the
 Governor.

Is Appointed on Commission by the
 Governor
 Winsted, Conn, Sept. 16-The sew age commission, which was authorized by a special act of the last legislature, was to-day appointed by Governor Cooke and comprises Dr. Edward H. Jenkins Of New Haven, vice director of the agricultural experiment station; John F. Cheney of Manchester, John w. Woodruff of Sherman, Robert A. Cairns. city engineer of Waterbury and Fayette L. Wright of Pomfret The commission, according to the special enactment, is directed 10 investigate the sewage disposal of the cities, boroughs and towns of the state and to formulate a report to be presented to the next legislature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
FEDERAL POWER OF REMOVAL.

The Chicago Postmaster Sustained By
 United States Judge Jenkins.
 Chicago, Sept. 16.-In the fedora court to-day Judge Jenkins sustained Postmaster Gordon in his removal o1 Superintendent Carr of the EnglewooG branch of the postoflice, known as sta tion O, and dissolved the injunction se- cured by Carr. Judge Jenkins took 8 similar position to that of Judge Cox of the District of Columbia in the Wood case, which was decided day or two apr
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
FORTY PERSONS DROWNED.

Collision Of Two Steamers in the River
 Vo1ga.
 St. Petersburg, Sept. 1.-Two steam CTS, the Tsarevitch and the MaIpitka, were in collision to-day in the river Volga, near Astrakhan. The former sank, and while she was going down her passengers, panic-stricken, jumped into the river Many of them sue ceeded in reaching the shore, but forty persons were drowned
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
REAL ESTATE SOLD.

Auctioneer William H. H. Hewitt yesterday noon sold the house and lot at 54 Dewitt street to Edward Welsh for $2,650; also the house and lot at 53 Arthur street to Mrs. Brightman for $1, 700; also lot S0x106 on Frank street to Thomas Brennan for s700 The prices realized indicate a better feel ing in the real estate market
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
LIQUOR LICENSE HEARINGS

The county commissioners will go to Waterbury tomorrow to hold hearing on the application for liquor license by J. Brennan. The application is op- posed on the ground of unsuitable local ity. On Tuesday next the commission CTS will go to Wallingford to hold a hearing on a license revocation case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
THE soUDAN EXPEDITION.

Dervish Infantry Dispersed By Fire
 From the British Gunboat on the
 Nile.
 Cairo. Egypt Sept 16.--A dispatch from the front says the British gum boats, while reconnoitring up the river Nile, sighted force of 1,50O Dervish infantry and cavalry on the left bank, near Damir. The enemy retired when fired upon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17

William Rowe of Thomas market, Derby, who has been prostrated by ill., ness at the home in this city of his brother-in-law, W. A. Gillespie, is con- vaiescent and will return home Mon- day.