The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-08


court commissioner in the case against
George A. Beach charged with counterfeit
ing Deputy u. s. Marshall Abels, OF De-
troit, sumnond them Tuesday.
On complaint of George Clark, Charles
Davidson was arrested Tuesday, charged
with assault, the former claiming that he
was knocked down twice and had given no
cause for the attack. The examination was
set for Jan. IL, Davidson being released on
his own reorganization.
Thomas Ledbeter was arrested Monday
on complaint of Gus KerckeI, OF Frederick
st, who claims that having boueh. an in
terest I'm Toms fish business, he was not get
ting his share OF the profits, and was board
ing Tom and his wife. Ledbeter was dis
charged Wednesday. the evidence bein,
insufficient to convict
Edward Courts was arrested Monday for
non support of bis wife and Tuesday was
sentenced to 80 days in the county Jail. In
November he was arrested on the same
charge but discharged on his promising TO
care for his wife. His failure caused the
second arrest He settled Wednesday by
paying 500
The Woodland Furniture work have their
'97 samples made and have opened show
rooms in WoodardIbuiding east Main street,
where magnificent display of high grade
furniture is made and where 1t will be
inspected by many buyers and agents, On
the way to the exhibit at Grand. Rapids.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Oak Hill Cemetery Association was
held Tuesday morning, and the reports show
the affairs of the association to be In very
good condition. The receipts for the year
were 81, 1852 "a, and expenditures 81, 1865,
leaving a balance on hand Of $2,230 n.
M. l.. Stewart, q. r. Lyon and John
Mabin were re- eecced directors.
Capt. Ashton, of the Volunteers of Ameri-
Ca has secured lease for a year of the
large room upstairs over No. 1919 w. Main
street, opposite ID. M. Christians dry goods
store. which will be known as the VOlun-
teers hall. 1t has been papered and a
three-step platform put in suitable for choir
singing. The evangelists, Miller and Pot
ter, have been secured to open it tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock. Every body invited.
Will FL. Bigelow began his work Monday
as receiving teller at M. L. Stewart q Co. Is
bank, E. M. Miller taking L. l. Stewards
place at the paying teller's window while
Irving becomes member of the firm. The
adding of one to the force shows the con-
tinued success of these enterprising bankers.
Mr.. Bigelow will be popular man in the
ere sewing cage"
On Monday jury consisting of A. j.
Patterson, M. z. Dawes, Charles Baldwin,
Hiram Post, Hiram AFFORD, Horace Main,
Robert Marsh, Myron Knapp, ID. b. Reed,
b. W. Brewer, A. Gould and B. Gates, In
charge of Marshal Barrisford, viewed Mil
waukee street. They apportioned the dam
age arising from widening the street at S45
between three lot owners.
Sheriff M. l.. Scougale is comfortably
settled in the sheriff's house and jail and on
Monday received a number of visitors. For
those who are not obliged to stay in the
''strong part" the home will be pleasant
one to visit Mrs. Scougale Is a pleasant
housekeeper and the sons and daughter
make the family popular one in Corunna.
THE TIMES enjoyed pleasant call Mon
day.
Byron Herald: Last Sunday was the
Gath anniversary of the birthday of Mr..
Omar ID. Barnes; he had gone to see his
neighbor, II. s. Redmond, when number
of his relatives, by way of surprise, put in
an appearance at his residence Upon his
return he was greeted by all and given, then
and there, some beautiful and substantial
presents, all Of which emphasizes the great
esteem and continued regard of the members
of the family for the head of the household.
The G. e. l.. & p. Co. IS power was nearly
flooded Sunday by the lack of drainage on
C0runna avenue and the use of the city
steamer was necessary. A drain will I'M
doubtedly be put in, thus avoiding danger
in the future. The lights were out Sunday
evening making it quite inconvenient for
people who DO not wear rubber boots.
Gradually all these difficulties will be over
come and Owosso will have most complete
lighting system.
Miss Allie Brooks entertained a company
of forty young people at her home on Cedar
street Tuesday evening, progressive whist
being played, a. dainty lunch, music and
conversation making most pleasant even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Stout, of Bay City;
Mr.. @. 4. Elwel of Boston and Miss
Minnie Finch, of Detroit were among the
guests. Mrs. Stout was formerly Miss
Jessie Ray. cousin of Miss Brooks. and is
well known among the society people of
the city.
An ordinance to allow bicycle riding on
the sidewalks, except in certain portions of
the city, and under strong restrictions, was
presented to the council Monday night and
read, and action will probably be had next