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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Telephone Office Moved.

The telephone switch boards and all the
connecting apparatus were moved Wednes-
day night from the old Office on Main street
to the new one over FL. w. Mann & Co.'s
store where it opened up ready for business
yesterday morning, July 1. The Michigan
Telephone Co. has almost entirely rebuilt
its plant in Owosso and the work has been
we'll done under the direction of William
Earnest and Manager E. G. Stacey. The
new Office is one of the most conveniently
located for patrons and one of the pleasant
est offices in the entire state. Everyone is
to be congratulated on the change. Be-
ginning yesterday also, the new rates went
into effect. The rates now are $24 per year
for business places and $1S for residences,
with still further reductions If party lines
are used. There can certainly be no longer
any occasion Of rlsking money and time up
on any new company whose rights are still
questionable and matter of litigation and
whose service could be at best but poor with
out the expenditure of thousands of dollars
taken from subscribers pockets. The Mich
igan Telephone Co. has, or will have as soon
as the work can be completed, its Owosso
plant in the very best shape known to the
telephone art and the new rates will doubt
less mean, as 1t should, the addition of a
large number of new phones to the Owosso
exchange. 1t should, perhaps, be added
that above rates cannot be secured unless
the rental is paid during or before the first
ten days of each quarter, though large re-
duotion from the old rates is made anyway.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
An Enjoyable and Profitable Service.

All EIJOydDiC dliu EIOutapiS SShNiSS.
The people who attended the special
service of song Sunday afternoon at the
Congregational church enjoyed treat
which will be long remembered. The
theme of the service was "The Place and
Function of Music in Church Servica."
This was elaborated by A. E. Ferry, the
musical director, and the points he made
were emphasized by songs by the choir of
nineteen voices. The harmony between
these two parts Of The service was perfect,
while the singing itself was of the highest
order and fully equal IL not superior to any
choir or chorus singing ever before heard
in the city. Every one who stops to think
of 1t knows that the musical part Of the
church services has much influence upon
him, but all who attended this service will
always have a clear idea of what that in
fiuence should be and thus, also, better
knowledge Of how to get the full, uplifting,
inspiring effect of the music. The paper
was admirably written, both in thought and
language, and showed lofty appreciation
of the possibilities of music and its function.
Careful discrimination was also made be-
tween the various kinds of music, the very
highest type of musical composition being
in the opinion of Mr.. Ferry none too good
to be employed to this end. The paper was
greatly enjoyed by all who heard 1t, and
Mr.. Ferry is to be congratulated upon it and
upon the success of the service as a whole.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Rev. w. B. Matteson Called to Red
Banks, N. j.

Yesterdays Christian Herald, of Detroit,
contains an announcement that will fill
many Owosso people, and especially those
connected with the Baptist church, with
considerable dismay. 1t is to the effect
that Rev. w. b. Matteson has received
unanimous and urgent call from the Baptist
church at Red Banks, N. j. When seen
regarding the announcement Mr.. Matteson
affirmed its truth but could give nothing
definite yet as to his action in the matter.
The church at Red Banks is in excellent
circumstances and is in the midst of a
thickly populated region, Red Banks being
about thirty miles from the outskirts of
Greater New York. While joining In coh-
graduating him on the fair prospects this
offer brings him, his many friends, and the
friends of the church here, will hope that
Mr.. Matteson will decide that his work is
not yet finished in Owosso, and that he will
decide to remain.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
A WONDERFUL SCENE.
1t Will Remain IN Your Memory until the
General Smashup of the World.

1t Will Remain IN Your Memory until the
General Smashup of the World.
This is the sentiment of some of the men
Who know something of the tremendous
grandeur of the railroad collision.
L. l.. Bradbury, vice president and gen.
eral manager of the Lake Erie & Western
Railway, remarks: 1.-The engine collision
Is an exhibition that must be seen to be an
preciated; it is magnificent in effect.
G. T. Elliott of the Kalamazoo Pure
Food Company, says, speaking of a similar
exhibition at Columbus, Ohio: 'Tt is GER
tainly the most exciting and thrilling kind
Of an exhibition ever given and once seen;
is never forgotten"
w. ii. Barney, of the Accidental Hotel,
says: 1.-THE awful grandeur of two pom
derous locomotives crashing together at a
tremendous speed will be sight awe-in-
spring. Their tremendous power can only
be realized by witnessing such an event.
Few there are who have conception of the
enormous power that is concentrated in a
large locomotive. Its wheels and strong
machinery forced by 14O pounds of steam
pressure crashing together in manner that
will probably never be witnessed again by
those who are fortunate enough to see the
splendid spectacle which will take place in
this city on the 5th of July. Such a scene
once witnessed will never be forgotten.
The majestic spectacle is so far overshad-
owing that of an ordinary parade, or of q
circus or minor entertainment, that people
who can reach this point from any reasona-
BILE distance will never regret the visit to
Muskegon on this, the glorious Fourth.
Muskegon, Mich, July 5th. Don't miss
1t. Excursion rates on all roads. Collis-
ion positively takes place, rain or shine at
p. m. Be sure and come. Chance of a
life time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Mails Leaving the CITY.

For the convenience of business men and
others who frequently wish to know how
early letter must be in the postoffice In
order to go out on certain train, the fol-
lowing schedule of mails leaving the Office
has been secured from Mailing Clerk II. p.
White. The time given is the time (stand-
ard) at which the mail pouches are locked.
To make certain that letter will go on a
particular train II should be In the Office at
least ten minutes before the time for closing
the pouch:
North on M. C.-S:30 a. M, Gas p. m.
South on NJ. C.-7:45 a. M, 7:45 D. M:
and locked pouches to Lansing, Jackson,
and Detroit and Chicago east mail at 80 D.
m.
North on A. A.-10:45 a. M, GAS d. m.
South on A. A.-s:S0 a. m, 5:25 a. m.
North on L. s. e. M.-9:5O a. m.
East on ID. & M.-12:35 D. M, 5:25 d. m.
West on ID. & M.-9:50 a. M, 2:25 D. m.
and locked pouches for Grand Rapids at
6:45 p. m.
Star route lines-West Haven and Easton
at 800 p. M; Hartwellville, Sagerville and
Pittsburg at $3.50 p. m.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Sunday School Excursion.

The union Sunday school excursion to
Whitmore lake Tuesday was huge success.
Though the morning was rainy, the people
evidently had faith in the weather and were
not to be easily frightened out.
At the station the train grew longer and
longer as the crowd kept gathering until
thirteen coaches were full. At S:15 1t start
ed out. Both on the trip down and on the
home trip In the afternoon good time was
made Notwithstanding the length of the
train, and in the evening it reached Owosso
on time.
At the lake, as on the road, the Ann Ar
bor company had been to much trouble to
make things pleasant. Seats had been
brought in and placed in the grove. Boats
had also been brought from other points but
the crowd was so large that there was not
nearly enough boats to go around and in
about five minutes after the arrival of the
train every one was rented. Shade and
cool lake breezes did not leave the others
entirely comfortless, however, and the ma
jority of the eight hundred people were well
satisfied with the trip.
A number of the excursionists tried their
luck as fishermen but there were too many
witnesses to the condition in which the fsh-
ermen's ''strings" appeared to make it pleas
ant or safe to indulge In the usual tales of
the large pickerel caught or the big black
bass landed, and 1t is little discouraging
to be able to tell only of the big fish seen or
heard of. All this, however, did not seri-
ously mar the pleasure of the excursion,
which was decided success.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Jolly Girls Entertained.

The jolly Girls Whist Club gave trolley
party and picnic at Caledonia park We'd
nesday afternoon and evening. The invited
ladies and the hostesses left at about three
o'clock while the favored gentlemen made
their start at six. The casino was decorated
for the occasion and In the evening music
and dancing helped pass away few pleas
ant hours. About two hundred invitations
were issued and large part of them brought
the person invited so that the party did not
suffer from lack OF numbers. A very pleas
ant time was had by all. The "Joly Girls
themselves are the. Mesdames e. A. Todd,
Mary Gould, r. G. Beckwith, s. Lamfrom,
s. jameson, VIM. Fletcher, Inez M. Starr,
Geo. Fl. Warren, M. Keyte, E. ID. Gregory,
Vim. Harris, w. s. Jones, Hugo wesener,
G. W. Sackrider, Harriet p. Cooney, Mary
Osborn and Walter Osborn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02

THE TIMES extends to Mr.. and Mrs.
Dewey its heartiest congratulations and best
wishes
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
CHARMING WEDDING.
HENRY B. DEWEY AND MISS HAIR
RIETTE L. WHITE

Married in Zion Church-A Green and
White Wedding-A p. M. Ceremony
Followed by Recepnon-Guests from
Abroad-Handsome Wedding Gifts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02
Stood INSPECTION Well.

Company G had every reason to expect a
severe inspection Friday night and though
they received 1t, the resnlt was entirely sat
isfactory. The inspecting officers were
Inspector General f. ii. Case, of Three
Rivers, and Captain Cornelius e. Gardner
of the 10th Infantry U. S. A., stationed at
the "Soo."
The galleries of the armofy were well
filled before 1t was time for the inspection
to begin, showing the interest taken in the
work Of the company. The west gallery
was reserved for the members of the G. A.
r. and w. r. G. who were out in full force.
In fact the members of the former constitu-
ted the most enthusiastic spectators of all as
they could best appreciate the difficulties of
the various movements.
At quarter past eight the inspectors and
the commissioned officers entered the hall
where the company was already drawn up
under Sergt. l.. III. Retain. Roll call was
gone through with again and the command
assumed by Captain A. j. VanEpps who
then turned the company over to the in
specting officers. The work of inspection
was finished without delay and the company
was again turned over to Capt. VanEpps
who gave them stiff bit of exercise in the
manual and then kept their wits and feet
busy with marching movements. Nearly
all Of these were carried out without the
slightest break, and only one well up In tao
tics could detect flaw in the most difficult
movements. The company firing drill was
practically the only thing that required any
special change, but that the work was good
may be judged by the remark of Captain
Gardner after he had eput them through
various movements, "The company does
very we'll; better than the average" re-
mark which coming from an army officer
means much.
The various duties of guard mount were
then carried out the company showing its
usual proficiency in this part of the work.
When this was ended, and before the COM
pany was dismissed, Capt. Gardner stepped
forward and said he had been asked to say
something to the company. 1t was not their
habit, he said, to 60 around making speech
es. However, he would say that before
coming here he had heard that the company
was one of the best in the stateaand he had
not changed his opinion:
The inspectors had looked over the build
ing and clothing in the afternoon. The
showing here was also good. A few hats,
pairs of trousers, and blouses were rejected
but 1t was a smaller per cent of the
whole than is usually thrown out
The caps were all rejected as they are no
longer the regulation cap and the company
is to be provided with such. Practically
the same is true of the belts, woven cart
ridge belt now being the regulation. The
company has every reason to feel proud of
its showing and the whoops and cheers CIV
en- when the company was dismissed told of
the satisfaction In work we'll done.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02

Henry Parsons, of Bennington, who was
taken sick while visiting at the home of his
son, Murello Parsons, Gil Ball street, about
six weeks ago. is still in critical condition.
BE sure and go to Muskegon on the 5th
of July and see the railroad collision, the
biggest event of its kind ever held in Michi-
gan. 1t will positively take place, rain or
shine, at 4 D. m. July 5th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02

Sundays Free Press contained the fol-
lowing item concerning d. f. Mertz, who
has just closed his work as principal of the
Mt. Clemens high school and comes here
next fall to take charge of ours: "Last
night the Epworth League gave farewell
reception 10 Prof. Mertz, who leaves this
city at the close of the present year to take
charge Of the high school in Owosso. He
has also been entertained by the members
of the graduating Glass; -.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-07-02

Mrs. Marion Carpenter, of Detroit, has
been called by the First Splritualist Society
to lecture for them Sunday, July 4th, morn
ing and evening, at 1890 and 7:SO o'clock.
This lady is one of the finest lecturers and
test mediums In the state. No one should
fail to hear her. All are welcome.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22

its author himself, David Belasco; the
leading lady is she Of The an0urn locks
and the Chicago divorce history, Mrs
Leslie Carter, while dear old Frank
Mordaunt, jim Wilson and Theodore
Roberts bear her company. With this
attraction Mr.. Burton viii essay the
dangerous feat of running his house
from Monday till Saturday night with
out change of bill and presumably at
so per cent above regular rates. At
least that it what Mr.. Belasco insists
on elsewhere. The week chosen for the
venture is that of the October con-
ference gathering, otherwise Ntr. Bur
toms friends might we'll shake their
heads over his temerity. But even with
conference to help out. ard with the
most successful play Of the day to lean
on, We're 1 in his place. I would pom
der long and earnestly before / tackled
on the extra so cents. But whatever
the decision, book me two seats night
~ for Mordaunt and Aud Lang Syne
NJ
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
August 20.

Dear Hal:
I looked in at the Grand today and
saw that all was still chaos. The money
being spent there for alterations, re-
Furnishing and refurDishing tells that
some one with bank account has a
finger in the pie. The old amusement
company, largely made up of the Rog-
erses, is not putting up a cent, its
three seasons have given it all the ex-
perience with theatricals it wanted.
and from henceforth it viii content it
self with receiving the $4,000 a year
Which Manager McGarvie will pay as
rental. This sum viii give the STOCK
holders the dizzy sensation OF pocket
ing dividend on their capital Of $40 600;
there are grave fears as to the result
of the shock on the elder Mr.. Rogers.
Mr.. McGarvie must pay his $3.50 per
month, rain or shine, and that it will
be paid promptly is beyond question
fer the reason that, should the re-
ceiDts of the house fall down in any
one month Mr.. McGarVie has an an
gel' in no less a person than Council
man Mulvey to stand behind him. Mr..
Mulvey is said TO have demonstrated
that on the nights when the Grand was
not open, the pilgrimage past the busy
marts of commerce bearing his name
fell off to most terrific degrae; hence
his advent as a. promoter and hacker
OF the art histrionic. As Mr.. Mulvey' s
bank account never knew what it was
to be in The red, the new season at the
Grand may be said TO be certain Of
being given a thorough trial. After
that Mr.. Mulvey may be mum bered
with the mourners. Who knows?
A theatrical event that looms I'D in
the near distance. and casts a shadow
even over John Drew IS TIE coming OF
1.-THE Heart of Maryland" steered by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
THE SALT LAKE HERALD: SUNDAY, AUGUST %, 1897

it is regrettable to say that there was
very little in evidence to show what
had given the singers their fame. The
simple truth is that their work
throughout was painful, and the matter
seems to be that the choir has sus-
pended rehearsals during Mr.. Stephens
absence. They ought to be taken up
again Immediately, Mr.. Daynes. The
choir should remember that there is
never moment during the work when
it is not on dress parade. Hundreds
are drawn TO the tabernacle by the
excellence of the musical exercises and
every member ought to feel pride in
working to see that the choir's high
standard is never for a moment dow
cred. The choir has grown so accus-
toned to being praised that perhaps it
has never occurred to its members that
they could possibly do anything in
artistic The fault is only one of
carelessness, and easily corrected, but
it is an Illustration of the old saying
that the keenest blade needs to. be
kept in constant use TO save it from
growing rusty
Madame Sweng5n has yielded to re-
quests to visit Ogden each week. COM
mencing on Thursday next. to give
vocal training TO a class there.
@ 81 9
London, Aug. 21-The performance of
SO called copyright productions of vari-
Gus plays to fulfill the requirements of
the English law, has given rise to much
comment recently.
It is seriously questioned whether the
SORT of rendittons that are customarily
given come within the purposes of the
copyright act, and it is possible that a
test may be sometimes made to secure
judicial opinion on the subject. These
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22

Julius Caesar" and an occasional per
formance of Romeo and juliet
9 @ q
An interesting letter from Ned RoyIe
states that he and his wife are hard at
work preparing for their season, which
opens with Captain Impudence,' in
the Harlem Opera House, Sept. 6.
Both spent the summer with friends in
Massachusetts on a beautiful New
England farm, and both return to New
York invigorated and thoroughly in
trim for the seasons work. Mr. Royle
says his plan is to devote himself to
Captain Impudence," reserving "One
Plus One" for later production in
New York He has engaged as his
business manager Mr.. James e. Moore,
for years manager of Sanger of the
Broadway theatre and his season viii
reach westward only as far as Denver.
Mr.. Henderson is not TO go with Mr..
Royle this season. Mrs. Henderson
goes with THE Mysterious Mr.. Bugle"
company. A member of the Captain
Impudence" company will be Miss Du-
pont, we'll remembered in this city.
Mr. Royle's parents here have both
been seriously i'll during the summer
and their condition has filed him with
great anxiety. Both are now, however,
on the road to recovery.
o O q
The i'll luck of the Huntington COM
pany only remained away from them
temporarily in Butte. Business, though
good at first, fell off later and internal
dissensions sprang up, as a result of
which Mr. Hatch discharged Mr.. Win
gate. The company makes a tour of
Montana and then disbands, Mr.. Hunt
ington remaining in Butte to open a
school of acting and elocution.
This is probably only an ad for
little Maud, but as we find it circu-
lating in all the eastern papers, we
cheerfully send it along:
Maud Adams, Mr.. Charles Froh-
mans new star, is still without a new
play, although only a few weeks in
tervene before she must make her de-
but at the Empire theatre. This dis
tressing condition of affairs is due to
the fact that the manuscripts of j. N.
Barrie's dramatization of his book,
The Little Minister and Anthony
Hopes adaptation of his story,
"Phroso," are still incomplete. The
last act Of either was net received up
TO Wednesday last. Star and man
ager have decided to take the play
whose last act turns up first.
What was the matter with the tab
ernacle choir last Sunday? is query
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22
DRAMATIC AND LYRIC.

Manager Burton said yesterday there
was some doubt as 10 whether John
Drew's engagement would open Mon
day night Aug. 80 or Thugsday nigbf
Sept. .. There is some 'nisunderstand-
ing about the precise date, which will
not be cleared up till the advance agent
arrives.
Managers Wegenhals and Kernper
have accepted a new play entitled "a
Cavalier of France which will be
Louis James piece de resistance the
coming season. 'Spartacus," perhaps
the most enduring and popular Of he
role tragedies, which was revived on
a magnificent scale last season, viii
continue to be a feature OF his Tecer-
toire, which viii also include -Othello,"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22

heard more than once during the
past week. Several hundred strangers
attended the services, doubtless curious
to hear the famed body of singers, but
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-08-22

Julius Caesar and an occasional per-
Torrance of Romeo and juliet
81 q o
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
RECEIVERS URGE FORECLOSUhG'
,.-,.. ,,,, t,,rnrprc y couDERT AND +. EL11ERl
,xnrpsoy ON THE PACIFIC RAIL
po,p SITUATION.


VIEWS oE, FREDERIC Il. CorDERT AND r. El-Nn'
,xnrRsoN ON THE PACIFIC RAIL
ROAD SITUATION.
o,r,ba <eh Jan 1.-THE defeat of the funo-
49,, h,;, q, he House of Representatives, 'o-o"! Il
~. Cor all concerned" said Frederii H. Cou
,,.r, oro Of the Union Pacific receivers, last hs".
.r s,npose" he added. that the president WI"
,,o,, foreclose The mortgage ana the hoois"
,ion Committee Will set an upset price o' w
rroncrtv and buy 4 in. The Government WI" o0
naid whs, i; should receive. thereby 'aAHls III.
load from the shoulders OF the Governments "'u
.,stt;ng the United States out of the ralroau o"S
ness so far as the Pacific roads are concerheu
,-,o defeat Of the bill will make It very much
easier for the Reorganization Committee 10 "oin
and will result | believe and trust, IN specus
settlement of the Pacific roads difficulties.
T. Ellery Anderson. also a receiver said: / was
NOT favorably impressed personally with the OIL
We have now spent ten years talking over set
,lernrnt of the debt. and nothing mas peeh accom- accom-
Wished ! think the Government should take solne
stems looking 10 the foreclosure OF us morlgasess
~ shouid try 10 arrange for a satisfactory nid
which ] think could be succeSsIu,y uo'ei Iii
nar,rs holding the first lien will. believe. be VIII.
inc IN make q reasonable agreement 10 preVelit
the property leaving their hands o0r mean an
that the (;overnments lien should be soid LOT tnc
mice the first mortgage bondholders oHer put use
that as an upset price. so that II any ou.slue
parties should wish to come IN ana Du 'more @ tbi
ihat for The property subject 10 the other liens tha'
would Of course be 20 the Government anNan. ~
,ase 7 think the President should take Steps 10
exercise his power OF foreclosure.