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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
The Dorcas Home.

One of the institutions of the city that
should command the united support, not
only of the people of Owosso but as well
those of the county living in territory ada
cent to the city, is the Dorcas Home. The
object of this Home, It's work and the meth
cd of conducting it, have been so often stat
ed in our columns that 1t does not seem ne.
cessary to state the matter again.
The fact that the donations to the Home
have not been as large this year as usual
and that food of all kinds is needed, is the
especial point we desire to call attention to
at this time. The farmers have heretofore
been quite generous in their donations, but
for some reason have overlooked the Home
this fall. AS Thanksgiving approaches the
needs of the poor and particularly the little
ones In the Dorcas Home should have a
thought in the mind of all. THE TIMES
urges its friends in the country to bring
with them when they come to the city any
thing In the way of food that they can spare
and leave 1t with the matron of the Home
on Hickory street. 1t will be source OF
satisfaction to you IL you give even mite
toward the support of the happy family OF
children.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Burton.

The winter term of school commenced
Monday with Miss E. A. Lignian teacher
Misses Beulah and Kate Potter visited
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Brokaw, of Ovid, last Week.-Mrs. r. K.
Vincent, of Garland, spent Thursday of last
week with her sister. Mrs. A. E. Cadz-
d. B. Green and wife spent one day last
week in Owosso with their daughter, Mrs.
e. T. Wilson-Miss Alice Scott is Ill with
asthma-The Misses Lena and Eva Christ
mas, of Garland, spent Friday of last week
with Mrs. A. K. Cadz-Mrs. j. N. Nc
Bride and daughter, Miss Lois, and Miss
Sarah McWilliams, spent Wednesday with
friends in Chesaning - There will be
preaching services Sunday morning in the
M. p. church by the pastor, Rev. s. s.
Fleming--J. E. Van Hoten Is quite Ill at
this writing--Mrs. d. Banghart spent a
part of last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Ockerman, of north Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Vernon.

j. Il. DeHart and wife spent Sunday at
Flint-Mrs. A. Garrison Is able to be
about again-Ted Rose, of Detroit, spent
Sunday at B. Holmes'-Miss Maggie
Yerkes is visiting in Detrot-John Rey-
nolds was In Saginaw the last of the week.
Mr.. Reynolds expects to start a green
house here this fall-Miss May Downey.
of Capac, visited Miss Grace Graham the
past week-The Misses Clara DeHart and
Allie Howard spent Sunday at Flint-A.
L. Nichols was In town the first of the
week.-Mrs.. Susanna Richards returned
to her home in Grand Rapids the last of the
week. She had been spending the summer
with her sister, Mrs. ID. Lytle-Miss
Sarah Caldwell, of Henderson, visited here
Saturday-Miss Grace Graham enter
tanned the Y. p. S. Q. K. on Friday even
ing, at the home of her sister, Mrs. b.
Holmes-Mrs. w. Hibbard, of Durand,
was in town Monday-Mrs. Jarley's Wax
Works were exhibited at the opera hall on
Tuesday evening by the Baptist society.
There was good attendance-We hear
this week that Miss Emma Golf and 4. A.
Hill are married--E. Easier had three
head Of cattle de-horned and they all died
from the effects this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Corunna.

Lowell, son of Judge Bush, had the mis-
fortune to break his arm, last Saturday, by
fall-Miss Harper, of Woodruff, is the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. w. A. R0senkrans,
this week-The shoe factory Is now en-
ploying % hands and Is obliged to run nights
to keep up with its orders-Rev. II. w.
Hicks, of Dexter, called on old friends here
this week. He is much pleased with his
charge at Dexter-The Corunna Coal Co.
is now mining over one hundred tons Of
coal per day and the pay roll amounts to
about SO, 700 month-Mr. and Mrs. G.
j. Gale and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gale were
called to Leslie, Saturday, on account Of
the death of sister of G. j. Gale-Mrs
Libbie Huff, of Vernon, sister of Sheriff
Scougale, as we'll as Mrs. Samuel Patched
and Miss Patched, of the same place, were
guests at the sheriff's residence on Saturday
----Tuesday evening Judge and Mrs. Nc
Curdy entertained at six and a half o'clock
dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac III. Keeler, Mr..
and Mrs. Phillip II. Black, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank j. Mcdaniel, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
T. Van Dusen, and Geo. r. Black, of Owos-
so, and Miss Ella Nichols, of Corunna. The
dinner was very elaborate and the decora-
tions were red roses and maiden hair ferns.
Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Burned to Death.

Last Wednesday evening Patrick Ken
nedy, who lived one mile east and three
quarters of a mile north of Corunna, met
horrible death. About 11:3O o'clock Alonzo
Kingsbury, who lives across the road from
Kennedy's hut, saw the latter's building on
fire. When he reached the building he was
Mortified to see the body of Kennedy lying
in the doorway, burnt to a crisp, but was
unable to rescue the body on account of the
great heat, so started for help. Other
neighbors soon arrived and removed the
body. 1t is thought the fire originated from
a defective chimney.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Car Shops. /.

VIM. Robin, formerly of Detroit, II. j.
Williams, of this city, and VIM. Myers. of
Elsie, have accepted positions In the black
smith shops. Mr.. Myers will move his
family to this city In the near future.
A. G. Veit, of Mt. Pleasant, was in town
Wednesday calling upon friends.
Chas. Carpenter, formerly fireman on the
Ann Arbor has entered the machine shop,
having resigned his position as fireman.
The new snow shovel built to take the
place of the old shovel No. 3, was sent to
Frankfort yesterday.
James Thompson was In Marion, Wednes-
day, drawing plans for the water tank to be
built there.
A club known as "The Disagreeable
Club" has been organized, with j. j. Mack
ey. president; John Pulsworth, vice presi-
dent; Fred Munshart, secretary; and Jacob
Dangler, conductor. The meetings are to
he held Wednesday evenings, and the object
of the club is to discuss points which have
long been under discussion by scientific men.
Next Wednesday evening the secretary will
read paper on "Steam Pipes."
Glasses of instruction have been organized
with Engineer Barnes instructor. The
classes are held twice week. The subject
now under study is the working of the
compressed air chambers which have been
set up for the purpose. Next week a class
consisting of all the car inspectors along the
road will be organized.
VIM. Matthews left for Durand this morn
ing to repair the steam heating plant In the
Ann Arbor depot at that place.
Wednesday evening as Chas. Bradley
went to turn on an electric light in the ma
chine room he received very severe shocA
from the electric wire, which knocked hin
to the floor, where he remained for severa
minutes. Electrician Stoddard was sum
moned and found the transformer burn
out. The cause Of Its burning Is unknown
John Dennison Is laid up this week Will
large carbuncle on his left knee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
New Lothrop.

The prevalence of measles in town is rails
ing havoc with the attendance at the public
schools-Miss Rosa France, formerly of
this township, was married on October 31st
to Charles Seifert, at Pittsford, N. y
Russell Enos, of Lowell, has purchased the
Will Terry place. Henry Enos will occupy
it soon-H. N. Hills has moved to the
building formerly used for the postoffice.
He will purchase poultry during the season
WIN. and John Boudot have been sum-
moDed to Tonawanda, N. Y, by the severe
illness of their sister-The Crusaders are
holding meetings at the M. p. church. They
are largely attended-Mrs. Levi Sherman
and daughter, of Deerfeld, Livingston Co.,
are visiting at the home of Leroy Beck
Charles Thompson, of Bridgeport, is visit
ing In town-D. w. Turner is reported to
be quite i'll at his home-Frank Bronson
has purchased the farm of Chas. McCrumb
Mrs. Richard Bailey, of Gaines town.
ship, is visiting at the home of Ed. Bailey
Miss Maud Hirst has returned to her
home In Albee township-D. o. Thomp-
son. of Belding, and Oren Osborn. of Fem
ton, were guests of Will and George Thomp-
son last week-The Epworth League will
give college day entertainment on Thanks
giving eyening-The case brought by
Burnham, Stoepel e. Co., of Detroit, against
Clarence Potter has been satisfactorily set
tlad
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Laingsburg.

Wesley Blood is sick with malarial fever
-F. Swarthout and o. Leland came
home from the north Tuesday. Leland had
his foot accidentally cut with an AK which
spoiled the fun for the boys. He is COM
Portable now-Revival services this week
at the Baptist church, conducted by Pastor
Allen-Dr. Becker and Prof. Hanneman
lectured Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
at the M. K. church on splritism, and show
ed up some of the tricks of the mediums
Rev. A. b. Clough, of Chesaning, preached
in the M. K. church Sunday morning and
at the Congregational church In the evening
-Supervisor A. G. Fuller is now resi-
dent of the village, having moved into G.
Groves house last week--Frank l.. Mil
holland will lecture at the M. f. church
Wednesday evening. Subject: "The Athe-
mans and their city,"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Y. M. c. A.

On Sunday afternoon next at 4 o'clock,
X. II. Burke, of Chicago, will address the
mems meeting. Those who heard the prac-
tical talk given by this gentleman several
months ago will not fail to be present at
this meeting.
The annual election on Tuesday evening
resulted as follows: Whole number Of votes
east IS, of which A. d. Whipple received
20 votes, d. M. Christian 80. II. X. White
26, j. G. Shattuck "a, ]. II. Webster Is, A.
M. Bentley 13, s. B. Pitts IS, j. II. LAYER
ock s, Fred Carpenter 4, Fred Townsend A,
M. l.. Parker 8. The first five gentlemen
were declared elected.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Y. M. C.. A.

The Star Course this year is one of un-
usual strength. Five entertainments of the
highest order are offered for $1.00.
The course opens on Thursday, Nov. 25
Thanksgiving night-in the Baptist
church, with grand concert by the Clara
Schumann Ladies Orchestra-17 musicians
each of whom Is capable of doing solo
work whenever called for. The orchestra
has an unusually extensive repertoire, in
cluding works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn,
Wagner, Bach. and others, as we'll as all of
the latest popular music.
The company has been In constant service
for the past three years and is In great de-
mand for this season. 1t will be the musi-
cal event Of the season.
The price of single tickets will be 80 cts.
Seldom Is it the case that Columbia enjoys
such rich musical treat as the two concerts
rendered by Clara Schumann Ladies' Or.
chestra. This combination Is composed en-
tirely of ladies, with exception of the capa-
BILE young conductor, Frank w. Mckee,
who wields the baton with mastery effect
and accuracy. The lady musicians are as
equally refined and graceful In appearance
upon the stage as their music Is enhancing
" sweet and harmoniously pleasing. Co
lumbia, Tenn, Dec. 18th, 1896.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Justice Court.

Henry Fuller will board with Sheriff Scou.
gale for 30 days. He was brought before
Justice Mecaughna, Tuesday. on charge
of non-suppqrt. Failing to give the bond
required for his good behavior, he was sent
to jail.
Albert Petersen was brought before
Justice Mcc 'ughna, Wednesday, charged
with abduci'ng the SIX year old daughter of
Mrs. Mary Dickerson on Noy. 9th. His
examination will occur to-day. Petersen
does not deny the charge at all, stating that
the child has been sent out of the state and
will not again be seen by its mother. His
act seems 70 have been inspired by a desire
to revenge slight caused by Mrs. Dicker-
sons marrying her present husband. Peter
sen is said to be dangerous character.
he sent word to the officers not to try to
arrest him, that he would not be taken
without struggle. When Marshal Barrs-
ford arrested him he found in his buggy q
rifle with load in 1t sufficient to have killed
dozen men. If he had not been taken un-
awares there might have been serious
trouble. h&
Frank Cahoon, Of Lennon, was bound
over for trial In the circuit court by Justice
mclaughlin, Tuesday, charged with selling
liquor without license. The complaint
was made by Fred Lawcock, township
clerk OF Venice 1t is charged that Cahoon
has been doing big business selling beer
as "hop pop" and also that the goods are
sent out by the Eckert & Becker brewing
company branch at Durand. The residents
of Venice put up with the matter for sew
eral months but finally wisely decided to
enforce the law. 1t is stated on apparently
good authority that there are other places of
similar character in the county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
ONE ON MR.. HASKELL.
State Official Had Fun Here With a
Raised ST. 90 Bill.

NalScu pI 100 Dill.
Last Wednesday afternoon a tall gentle
man of prepossessing appearance, were it
not for rather brlgandish moustache, ap-
peared at the money order window of the
post0ffice and asked for money order
amounting to $40, at the same time hand
ing bill Of that denomination TO Assistant
Postmaster Empey. Mr.. Empey looked at
the bill, then at the stranger. II don't
think iii take that" said Mr.. Empey, after
carefully scanning the bill; ''it looks bad"
Then the stranger who was State Inspector
Geo. w. Haskell, of the Michigan dairy
and food commission, suggested that they
send 1t to the bank to find out whether or
not the money was spurious. There it was
pronounced cleverly raised 81 note. Mr..
Haskell thereup0n rendered another bill for
the money order, which he was sending to
his wife, and departed from the post0ffice,
cudgeling his headpiece in vain to remem-
ber the person who had given the raised
money to him. The matter did not stop
there, however. Later In the day Mr..
Haskell was accosted by a police officer,
wbs ,faYits. him to go before U. s. Com
missioner Colwell aud make his identity
clear and also explain the why's and where
fores Of his supposed attempt to fim-flam
Uncle Sam. Mr.. Haskell went and in
short order cleared the matter up to the en-
tire satisfaction of the court and all con-
cerned, with the exception of himself. Mr..
Haskell handed the swelled bill to the city
marshall and has not yet the slightest idea
Of how that particular William came into
his possession. He does not feel at all hap
py about the matter, strange as 1t may
seem. He acknowledges that the ha-ha is
on him.
The above from the Saulte Ste. Marie
News will cause no end of trouble fol
genial George, who is known throughout
the State for jokes he has worked or
friends. To think of Georges being in the
hands of the marshal Well, its time fol
everyone to smile.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Satisfactory Settle ment.

Attorney s. s. Miner and f. f. Bumps
have made very satisfactory settlement of
the cases of Agnes Willett and Mary Otto
against the Michigan Central Ry. 1t will
be recalled that these ladies were driving
across the track on Chapman street when
they were struck by train, thrown out Of
their carriage and considerably injured.
The Willet case had been once tried, taken
to the supreme court, where the decision of
the lower court was reversed and new
trial ordered. The railroad company de-
cIded In view of the testimony to settle
rather than chance the cases with jury,
and hence paid 81, 1871.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Eastern Star Alternates.

The following alternates have been ap
pointed by the w. M. of the Eastern Star:
Associate Matron-Mrs. Susan Keeler.
Secretary-krs. May Radford.
Treasurer-Mrs. Angie Salisbury.
Conductress-Mrs. Laura Gerow.
Asso. Conductor-Mr Lottie Bigelow.
Adah-Mrs. Maye Mcdaniel.
Ruth-Miss Mary Flower.
Esther-Mrs. Clough.
Martha-Mrs. Ina Starr.
Electa-Mrs. Myra Walsh.
Chaplain Mrs. Harriet Cooney.
. GlsAnist- Mrs. l.ylr. Killer
Marshal-Mrs. Bertha Hookway.
Warder--Mrs. Ada Bedford.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Byron.

Miss Maud French, of Perry, is guest
at DIR. Parish's--F. p. Ellwell, of Owos-
so, was in Byron Thursday--B. s. Fos-
ket has been building an addition to his
barn=-Clarence Smith and wife Sundayed
at Mrs. f.. F. Stowell's--Mrs. K. K. Kohl
er returned Monday from her visit at Roch-
ester--B. s. Fosket and wife Sundayed
at Madison, Livingston county--W. f..
Savage has returned from the hunting
grounds of northern Michigan, bringing two
deer with him, trophies of John Badgero's
marksmanship--Mrs. Perkins returned
Wednesday to her home In Owosso, after a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Lamb
Edna Parrish is visiting her grandmoth-
err, Mrs. Hathaway, at Ovid--Mrs. ID.
Clark has been sick of late but is now con-
valescent--John K. MARTENS has recover
ed from his recent illness and we see his
familiar face on our streets again--Mrs.
l.. N. Fishbeck. of Howell, was guest at
o. l.. Stark's last week--N. Gulick has
been suffering with asthma for several days
William Mcdonald, Of the Herald, Is
improving very slowly from his recent ILL
ness. He is able to be around, though very
week.-Mrs.. William Rust returned to her
home Wednesday after being absent two
months--Dr. II. Webster, of Corunna, Is
in Byron this week---A. @. Bradshaw,
v. s., has located in Byron and occupies
the Lynde house-Byron has taken a
boom, at least In the business line, a new
blacksmith shop and new harness shop
having been added to the number.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
North Owosso Farmers Club.

A number of the north Owosso farmers
met on Tuesday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. K. o. Place and spent very
enjoyable evening, which resulted in the
organization of club to be known as the
North Owosso Farmers Club. Adjourn
ment was made to meet at the same place
on Wednesday evening, Nov. "a, for the
completion of business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

The Christmas Ladies' Home Journal tells
how the German emperor, with the empress
and royal family, spend Christmas day with
their children. The article Is written by
Mr.. Nagel Won Brave, an attache Of the
court, who was permitted to be present at
the celebration last Christmas in order to
write this article. The pictures were made
ION the spot" and approved by the en-
uaror
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Baby Humors.

DIR. Agnew's Ointment soothes. quiets,
and effects quick and effective cures in all
akin eruptlons, common to baby during
teething time. 1t is harmless to the hair in
cases of scald head, and cures eczema, salt
Rheum, and all skin diseases of older peo-
ple. S5 cents.-Sold by l.. M. Watson, and
Parkill & Son.-23.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Try Grain-O Try Grain-O |!

Ask your grocer today to show you
package of GRAINO, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink 1t without injury as well as the
adult. All who try 1t like 1t. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha and Java
but 1t is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. n the price Of coffee. 15c and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19
Sunday Night Mail.

Until further notice mail for Detroit and
eastern states and Chicago and western
states, will be dispatched from this Office at
0 o'clock p. m. Sunday.
@. LAWRENCE, Postmaster.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-11-19

''If taken into the head by the nostrils
two or three times q week, Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil will positively relieve the most
offensive case of catarrh." Rev. K. II.
Crane, Dunkirk, N. Y.
Crawford avalanche., 1897-04-29

famed, as the center of the production
of pennyroyal oil, the pungent and
fragrant herb, which usually flourish
es best on the leanest soil.
And yet, this insignificant herb was
the principal factor in making Oxford
Township the most fiourishing and sub
stantial community in that part Of the
State during the first half of the pres
ent century.
The pennyroyal industry was open
ed by Benjamin Borton, who emigrated
from New Jersey, and set about raising
a family in the trackless woods. Mr..
Borton was evidently a man of prac-
tical ideas, and when, after clearing
away the forests from the hillsides
and turning up the soil for wheat.
corn and garden truck, he discovered
that the pennyroyal outgrew nearly ev-
erything else, and he was infinitely
richer in its pungent oil than anything
he had ever heard or read about. He
sent back to his early home for the
stills and worms necessary to utilize
natures crops, and one Of his estab-
lishments for producing the oil in the
primitive stages of the industry Is
given in the illustration.
The demand for the oil was probably
as great at the beginning of the cen
tury as 1t Is now, and by far the great
est advantage of it was that a single
team could draw $40 worth Of it to the
seaboard more readily than 81 worth of
any of the other products of the soil
could be transported, and with greater
Crawford avalanche., 1897-04-29
R(NARKdBll QR(GR
AS A S0ep MAKER.

swung herself out. AS fortune would
have 1t a policeman happened to be
passing and saw what she had done.
He made his way into the house, rush.
ed up the stairs, broke in the door Of
her room, and selling her by the wrists
pulled her back.
Another of her experiences was the
first and only time she gave an exhi-
bltion Of dancing on the street. That
children and two or three pedestrians,
she began a series of movements very
like the double shuttle of a negro min
strel. No officer chanced to be near,
and no one interfered. On one of her
trips, she apparently imagined herself
to be lineman, for she climbed a tele-
graph pole and had succeeded In max
fore she was discovered. She was rest
ing near the top of the pole when po-
licemen happened to see her. Here
was quandary. If any one shouted
to her, she might awake and fall to the
ground. The officer could not climb
the pole. Finally ladder was procur-
ed from neighboring fire engine house
and placed against the pole. A stall
wart fireman mounted it and a mo-
ment later had Miss Rossman in his
arms. She awakened almost instantly
and in terrible fright. She was taken
home and was prostrated by the shock
for several days.
Miss Rossman is a native Of Paola,
Kan. When she first began to walk in
her sleep, the attacks were not fire.
quent, and 1t was only after she be-
came resident of Denver that her af-
Fiction grew upon her. Physicians
who have studied Miss Rossman's case
say that her trouble is largely due to
the sluggish condition Of her blood.