The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15

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friends.
Mrs. Arthur Curry spent Sunday with
her mother, In Fenton.
John G. Gale, of Eaton Rapids, twin
brother of @. j. Gale, of Corunna, died
yesterday at his home. aged 6s years. His
wife died on Tuesday last
Mrs. Betsy Brown, of Portland and Mrs.
Hiram Briggs, of Eagle. returned to their
homes today. after weeks visit with their
sister. Mrs. r. d. Crawford. Saginaw st.
Sunday. Oct. IL, has been designated by
the State board of corrections and charities
as prison Sunday. Pastors are requested
to preach sermons appropriate to the day.
We acknowledge the receipt from the
author. Hon. l.. A. Thurston, of copy of
his hand book on the annexation Of Hawaii.
1t is pamphlet of IS pages. presenting ar.
guments In favor of annexation, brief des-
cription Of Hawaii, Its people, government,
etc.
Cheapside now presents a very neat
and attractive appearance. The old tables,
counters, ETC., have been replaced by
new devices for displaying goods. In the
front of the store pyramid Of banquet
lamps Is artistically arranged. They are
preparing for their fall trade.
Otis 8. Mead reports the following sales
from his herd of Poland China swine: W.
H.. Beardsley. Oakley, one boar; Sanford
Shuster, Henderson, SOW; N. Willoughby,
Henderson, boar; w. o. Barrett, Taymoth,
boar; h. Hodge, Owosso. 1 boar; George
Rupp, Oakley, sow; VIM. o. Randell,
Easton, boar; S. Rogers, Lennon, boar.
Mr.. Mead's herd is one of the best In this
part of the state.
The fire company was called out yester-
day noon by the burning of the commons,
south of the Lingle g. Mcdaniel addition.
The fire Is supposed to have been set by
careless hunter. The second alarm which
was turned in from box 90 was a false one.
The thermometer registered so yesterday.
Pearl Hathaway was the victim of very
painful accident at the bicycle meet at st.
Johns, yesterday. He was racing in the
one-half mile professional when one of the
pedals of his wheel struck the ground as he
was making short turn, throwing him to
the ground, breaking his arm and badly
bruising him about the body and head.
Hugh Norton, of Ovid, is the new land
lord of the Newton House.
The house of Chas. Lukerman, which
was destroyed by fire on October 4, is be-
ing rebuilt.
w. G. Dewitt, of Middlebury, and Geo.
T. Mason attended the reunion of the
Eleventh Michigan Cavalry held at Quincy,
Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr.. Mason re-
ports an attendance of 100 of the old COM
rades and royal time. The next meeting
is to be held in Owosso.
Saml. Amspoker won second place in the
half mile open and third place in the mile
professional bicycle race at st. Johns, yes
terday. The gate receipts were divided
among the prize winners, Mr.. s. receiving
70 cents as his share.
e. w. Smith, state agent for Detroit Eve
ming News, called upon Harvey Haines,
yesterday.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at
the Owosso postoffice for the week ending
Oct. o: John Wilson, Mr.. Whittmore,
Vienna Vanderhoff, Lena Thursby, Salim
Metry, A. f. Griswold, Minnie Fritz, Mrs.
Emma Armstrong. Fourth class matter:
Mrs. w. l.. Whiting.
The officers elect of the Bancroft Con-
gregational church for the ensuing year are:
Church Clerk, H. p. Shane; treasurer,
Ward Deyereaux; s. s. Supt., Ed. Law
renee; Asst. S. s. Supt., John Kirker;
Deacon, three years, Ward Devereaux;
Trustees, three years, j. w. Martin, Chas.
II. Warren. The church is free from debt.
and all branches Of work are in a flourish
ing condition.