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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Shaftsburg

Mrs. Hiram Cady is on the sick list
Mrs. T. l.. Baldwin, tainted aud fell Off the
the front stoop last Sunday morning injur-
ing one of her ankles quite badly
Chas. Bartell moved his family to Lansing
last Frlday-J, M. Shafts store was
broken iuto last Thursday night and had
about 500 worth of knives and razors stolen
Fred Dubeck is arrested on suspicion
John McCulloch started Monday evening
for s." Paul, Minn., where he has position
as telegraph operator. The best wishes of
his many friends go with him-Dr. Kay
is the recipient of a handsome Bible, present.
ed by his aunt and cousins of Morrice-
John McConnal returned from Pa. last
Monday-The Fear children, who have
been staying with their grand mother, Mrs.
Mccarthy, of Morrice, since their mothers
death last Dec, returned to their home in
Carberry, Manitoba, last Tuesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
The Highly Case.

The notorious Highly rape case is engag-
ing the attention of the circuit court this
week and will probably reach the jury to-
day. Over fifty witnesses have been sworn
in tie case, each one giving substantially
the same testimony as was given at the
former trial of the case, which was con-
Quoted during the December term of court.
The filthy nature of the testimony in the
case has had the effect of attracting large
crowds during the trial, as was also the case
during the former hearing. Judge Smith
has taken extra precaution to prevent out.
side influence being brought to bear on the
Jury in this case and the twelve men who
will decide the case are constantly in charge
of an officer. The trial was Interrupted for
a short time yesterday by the illness of
Juror DeFrain, but he recovered sufficiently
to allow the trial to proceed in the afternoon.
All the parties connected with the case are
residents of Perry and the alleged crime is
said to have been committed on the evening
of June 9th, 1896.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Our Military BOYS.

Owosso takes additional pride in her mill
tary company since last Saturday night,
when the boys responded so promptly to the
call "to arms" Capt. Van Epps gave the
orders to assemble the company at 10 o'clock
Saturday evening and Notwithstanding the
fact that majority of the men had retired
for the night and many of them Hive con-
siderable distance from the Armory, fifty
men, including officers and dnon-commission-
ed officers, responded to roll call at 11:3O
and at 11:45 the entire company were at the
Junction in heavy marching orders ready to
take the train for the scene of action. The
boys had bsen kept in ignorance of the
meaning of the call and no questions were
asked, it was sufficient to know that an
order had been issued and that it was their
duty to obey it. When the company re-
turned to the Armory they were congratu-
lated by their captain, who thanked them
for their prompt response and warned them
that the next call might mean business and
should be met in as prompt and soldierly
manner. The boys returned to their homes
about o'clock a. m.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Byron.

o. j. Clark is so much better that he went
to his farm Saturday-John Dawson and
Mamie Mills at Corunna last week Wednes-
day-Frank Marvin, formerly of Byron,
now of Ludingt0n, was in Byron last week
Our esteemed tOwnsman, e. f. Josln,
has been appointed county surveyor in place
of Ezra Mason, deceased South
ard, of Harbor Springs, father of John
Southland, of this place, visited the latter's
family last week-A. r. Hunt was at
Lansing, Friday-Mr. and Mrs. Jabez
Close have gone to Ann Arbor to spend the
summer with Mrs. Closes daughter, Mrs.
Brewster--Mrs. w. Lamb is on the sick
list and Mr.. Lamb is no better. Mrs.
Lambs mother, Mrs. Perkins, of Owosso,
is caring for them-Dr. and Mrs. j. j.
Howard went to Grand Rapids on Thursday
of last week---The l.. o. L. M of Byron,
entertained visiting members from Bancroft,
Gaines, Bowel and Brighton on Friday
Kyle M. Fosket was at Corunna, Saturday.
His sister Mabel returned with him to By
ron--M. S. Doyle, Of Elsie. was In town
Wednesday, paying for milk received last
month--W. f. Close purchased $500 bu.
of beans at Vernon one day last week, and
B. s. Williams bought 1000 bu. of potatoes
of X. Sherman, of Bancroft, last week.
Price 5X cents per bushel on the ground
--Charles Fritz went to Detroit, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. =. S. Fosket at FentOn,
Tuesday--John Shouts and Ed. WEIGH at
Fentou, Wednesday--Mrs. Swlck. Mrs.
A. JOslin, Mrs. Mcqueen and Mrs. Ella
Sheldon attended w. G. T. u. convention
at Durand, Wednesday--Editor Seeth
was at the state capital the fore part of the
week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Ovid.

ii. M. High was in Detroit last week
Fred Everett returned from Detroit, Tues
day-Miss Grace Hatch, of Grand Ledge,
is visiting in town-Will Setchfield, of
Mason, spent Sunday with Ovid frlends----
Gertrude Eaton went to Vernon this morn
ing for weeks visit--Mrs. Andrews anu
daughter, Ella, are visiting relatives in Cor
unna--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Edwards,
of Owosso, were in Ovid, Sunday--Mrs.
VIM. McCarty and grand son, Howard, were
in Owosso, Tuesday--Mrs. A. NJ. Eaton
went to Detroit, Tuesday, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Tilotson--Atty.
Elvin Swarthout, of Grand Rapids, was in
Ovid, Monday. He was former Ovid resi-
dent--Frank Ledyard, whose serious fall
was mentioned a few weeks ago, is now
much better. He is able to be out on the
streets, although not fully recovered from
the shock--Rev. j. A. Allworth, former
pastor of the Congregational church, went
this morning to Saginaw, and from there he
will 20 to Canada, expecting to be gone
about three weeks--Moses N. Martin, of
Ann Arbor, who has acted as supply in the
Congregational church for the past two Sun
days. has accepted the call to the Ovid
church. His family will not move to Ovid
until the last of June. Rev. Martin comes
highly recommended and it is considered
very fortunate that the Ovid church secured
so able a man for its future pastor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Lalngsburg.

Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Rowe visited at Du-
rand Wednesday and Thursday w.
Haker has about completed dwelling house
on her farm two miles south of town
George Dunn has removed with his family
to Perry, where he will open meat market
H. l.. Feek has secured his liquor bonds
and will open his bar about June 1-Vil-
lage marshal McClintock still holds his posi-
tlon, as the council has failed to appoint a
successor. Well, "Gip' is a good enough
marshal, anyhow-The Odd Fellows ban
quet last Friday evening proved to be a very
pleasant event. About rs were present.
The program was good and the feast better
Our fishermen are now busy evenings
"bobbing" for bullheads in the Looking
glass river. The anglers have been very
successful--The commencement exercises
of our high school will be held in the Bap-
tist church, Friday evening, June 18th.
Our school is In a very prosperous condition
under the supervision of Prin. A. N. Cody.
The old corps of teachers has been employed
by the school board for the coming year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Vernon.

A party was given at the factory on Fri
day evening in honor of T. McMullen--
Rev. and Mrs. f. A. Stephens are at Sagi-
nav this week--George Goff's driving
horse ran away on Tuesday. No one hurt,
but the buggy was about spOiled--The
senior boys of the high school were at Owos-
so on Tuesday--A man from Bancroft
bought several car loads of potatoes here the
first of the week--Ora Blackmer, of Pc
wamo, spent Sunday at Rev. Davidson's
--Children's day will be observed here
"A number from here attended the fu-
neral of j. Cox in Venice, Sunday--Ed.
Hearn was home from Durand ON Sunday
Mrs. John Reynolds and Mrs. Julia
Reed were in Owosso on Tuesday--Rev.
Davidson visited his farm near Bellevue the
first of the week--Henry Clark is making
his house some larger and is generally i'm
proving the looks of his home--Harvey
Martins health is mproving--Glen Brls-
tol and sister have opened bakery next to
Johnson's barber shop--Mrs. G. Case and
Miss Maggie Yerkes were at Owosso on
Monday--Mrs. j. Patterson is gaining
slowly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Durand's Population 1897.

DIR. Cowles who has just finished the work
OF assessing the village, reports some in
teresting information. The actual residents
OF the village number 1897 while there are
lO7 who work here and their homes are
elsewhere. The total number of houses is
329, fifty-seven of which were built last
year. That this number will be greatly
augmented this year, there can be no doubt,
as the 107 non. presidents are anxious to make
this their home and they all need houses.
Durand Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Circuit Court.

The case of John Buck, charged with
attempting to murder his former wife, was
given to the jury last Friday, and after be-
ing out about four hours returned into
court and rendered verdict of guilty. He
was remanded to jail to await sentence.
The case of Geo. w. Abel VS.. j. V. d.
Wyckoff, followed. This case grew out of
criminal complaint made by defendant
against Abel, charging him with dsposing
of chattle mortgaged property. The promi-
nence of the parties created considerable
interest, Mr.. Wyckoff being respected
citizsn of this county, and Mr.. sAbel an
honorable and industrious young man of
Clinton county. and son of w. A. Abel,
ex-county clerk of that county. Geo. w.
Abel was discharged on the criminal charge
and Immediately instituted suit against
Wyckoff for damages for false imprison-
ment. The case was sharply contested and
ended by Abel receiving verdict and dam
ages assessed at $500.
The rape case against Arthur Higbee is
now on trial. The jury on the case has
been put in the custody of two officers OF
the court.
The E. Z. Smith Shoe Co. VS.. Heaven
rich Bros, has been settled.
James M. Goodell VS.. Edward Leonard,
judgment for plaintiff of $4S0.90.
M. L. Stewart Il Co. VS.. The Shiawassee
Agricultural Society. Judgment for plain
tiffs Sf.0t" vou-r.l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
County w. c. T. u.

The county w. G. 7. U. closed two
days session at Durand yesterday, after
electing the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: President, Mrs. Sarah Livlngs-
ton. Owosso; secretary, Mrs. Bessie Nc
Queen, Perry; treasurer, Mrs. w. Rose,
Burton; 1st vice president, Mrs. Daniel
Holmes, Durand. The convention was held
in the Baptist church, which was crowded
with interested spectators at each session.
Forty.fve voting delegates were present
and the reports from different Unions show
ed the organization to be in prosperous
condition in Shiawassse county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Caledonia and New Haven.

Miss Clare Wildermuth was very much
surprised last Tuesday evening when
party of young people took possession of the
house for the evening-Mr. Eugene
Cowles entertained party of young people
last Friday night-Several schools will
picnic near the Goss church next Friday.
Lena shoutz will attend with her pupils
Lewis Barlow, of Osceoa county is
visiting his relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Ostrander.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
MASoNS OF HIGH DEGREE,
Scottish Rite and Knights Templar Meet
in Detroit.

ocotuSh Kite and Knights Templar Meet
in Detroit.
The Michigan council of deliberation,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, one OF
the high bodies Of the Masonic fraternity,
met at the Masonic Temple in Detroit last
Monday, in its eleventh triennial session
and the 41st annual concave of Michigan
Knights Templar convened at the same
place on Tuesday. Nearly 200 Sir Knights
were in attendance at the latter meeting,
representing 46 communicates throughout
the state.
A feature Of the meeting was the grand
banquet given by Detroit Commandery No.
l and Damascus Commandery No. A., on
Tuesday evening in the banquet hall of the
new temple. Over 600 Sir Knights and
their ladies were present and partook Of the
hospitality of the Detroit fraters.
After the banquet was served Gen. j. s.
Smith, of Chicago, presented Past Grand
Commander Hugh McCurdy, of Corunna,
with marble bust of himself, the gift OF
the Grand Commandery of the United
States. Mr.. McCurdy in turn presented the
bust to Detroit Comrhandery No. 1, and it
will be placed in their asylum in the new
temple.
At the last days session of the Grand
Commandery held on Wednesday, Sir Al
bert Stiles, of Jackson, was elected Grand
Commander of Michigan and Port Huron
was named as the city where the next an
nual conclave should be held.
The petitions of the Sir Knights of Owos-
so and Greenville, asking for charters to
establish new communicates in each of these
places, were denied.
Fifteen Owosso Sir Knights, members OF
Corunna Commandery No. 21, attended the
conclave and speak in glowing terms of the
manner in which they were entertained by
the Sir knights of Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Merno,lai Services

To a.GCuaJefso.. sa "a b.o.isl scitl-
ces would be ho'a AZ 4hs rr5sbyreGAp
chuscA last sunday, IN bouor pf n axe
Hon. Charles Holman, served to fill the
church with friends of the deceased.
Rev. w. IL. Simmons opened the service
by announcing the hymn Saviour like a
shepherd lead u.s." after which Rev. Thos.
Mot. read chapter of Scripture and offered
an earnest and appropriate prayer.
Rev. Simmons then introduced Hon. Jer-
ONE w. Turner, who paid a glowing tribute
to the public and private life of Mr.. Hol-
man. Hon. w. M. Fitzpatrick then spoke
earnestly of his public life, and Mrs. Alice
Cooper Kellogg followed with an eloquent
nd feeling tribute to bis work in the church.
NJ. FL. Reynolds then spoke of his grand
work for the Sunday school, and VIM. q.
Jennings, formerly superintendent, in few
words spoke volumes of his great influence
for good and his work for the unfortunate
poor. lie believed no class OF society would
miss him more than the poor. Like his
blessed Master he never seemed to tire of
giving to and doing for the worthy poor.
The pastor, Rev. w. III. Simmons, con-
cluded the tributes by an impressive talk of
the friendship which had ripened in their
few short months of acquaintance, and the
services closed with benediction by Rev.
Stephens, of Vernon.
The exercises were interspersed by appro-
pirate music beautifully rendered by a quar-
tette composed of Mrs. Mcbride, Miss Lena
Parker, and Messrs. Colby and Clutterbuck,
with Mrs. M. e. Kellogg as accompanist.
Corunna Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
New Lothrop.

George Packard, of Flushing, was in
town Monday-Miss Lena Speer, OF
Montrose, visited friends In town last week
james Fee spent Sunday with his family
Fred Jacobs, of Corunna, visited friends
here Sunday-Wm. Hoise and wife, of
Flushing, called upon friends here, Sunday
M. b. Durham and. wife. of Montrose,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Clark, Sunday--R. 9. Poweli has moved
onto the farm of w. f. Beatty-Mr.
Champion, our new barber, has moved into
rooms in the Powell block--Irwin French
has finished excavating for a new bank
barn--C. M. Speer has added to the ap-
pearance of his house by building a wing
upon the south side-Hi Colard is treat
ing his house to coat of paint, which inn
proves it very much-Mr. an Mrs. IL.
Marshall, of Flushing, were entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving French. Sunday
Thos. Snyder, who has been in the employ
of w. Snyder for the past two years, has
resigned his position and will engage in tue
shoe business in Saginaw. Tom made
host of friends while here and we are sorry
to have him leave us, but what is our loss
will be Saglnaw's ga!n-Rev. r. A.
limerick, former pastor at New Lothrop,
will preach in the NJ. f. church next Sun
day evening, at 7:3O O'Clock The ladies'
aid society. of the NJ. E. church, will be
entertained by Mrs. John IL. Bailey, at ber
home, Wednesday, May 90. Tea will be
served. A corsial invitation is extended to
all.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21

Fourteen tramps applied to Secretary ID.
+. Blair for meal tickets last Tuesday, and
when offered work by Albert Todd, who
chanced 10 be present, they Indignantly in
formed him that they were not in search of
WORK
p. NJ. Rowell is able to walk down town
every pleasant day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Owosso Lodge A. o. u. w.

At meeting OF Owosso lodge, A. o. u.
w, Tuesday evening, deputy grand master
j. y, Holllngs gave a splendid address.
Tae lodge elected Chas Handy master
workman TO succeed Calvin Dell, resigned;
Guy Cole, overseer in place OF Mr.. HANDY,
and G. A. Britten as guide, to succeed Mr..
Co'e
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21
Decoration.

Members of l.. B. Quackenbush Pest G.
A r will decorate soldiers graves Sunday,
May 3Oth as follows: Dewey cemetery
about $3.50 p. M; Dynes cemetery, 1880;
Bennington No. l, b.3O. Friends in the
vicinity are cordially invited TO bring flowers
and JON IA the services. by Order Of Com.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-05-21

Attorney f. II. Bumps was in Detroit
Yesterday. on legal business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-27
HAS BEEN RECEIVED,
The Answer by Spain to Sec
retary Sherman's
Letter.
MINISTER woODroRD OABLEs 1T.

Is Being ran,Isted - The Cuban Re
forms Oa,i,n-d - Duchess OF Tech
Passes Away Anorse Again Heard
Fron-5iisceiisneous News Of the DAY
by wre.
Washington, Oct. 27. - Minister
Woodford has cabled the state do.
partInent the substance OF Spain s
reply to the last note OF Secretary
Sherman. The dispatch Is in cipher
and Is now being translated.
Madrid, Oct. 81 The colonial
minister in outlining the proposed
Cuban reforms, says the island would
be granted the privilege Of selecting
Its own legislature. which will con-
troll local matters with mutually
arranged limitations in the matter
OF drawing up the customs tariff.
Spain reserves the control Of interna.
tional relations, the army and navy
organic atoms, the law courts and re-
lations OF church. and state. Spain
appoints the governor general, who
selec.s his own cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-27
WORLDS w. c. T. U. AOJouRNs.' ?
List of the rSew Officers and Plth OF the
Resolutions Adopted.

Toronto. Ont. Oct 21.-YesterGay was
the last day of the Worlds w c. T. L.
convention In Miss Wizards tempo
rary absence Miss Agnes +. Slack pre-
sided at the morning session. After the
reading of the report of Mrs. j. K Bar
ney on Penal. Charitable and Reform
atory Work" an hour of devotional work
was Instituted. The executive committee
ther reported the following newly elect
ed officers: Honorary president. Mrs. NJ.
G. Leavitt, Boston; president Miss
Frances f. Willard, Evanston. Ills.: vice
president-at-large, Lady Henry Soner-
set, England; secretary, Miss Agnes E
Slack, England; assistant secretary,
Miss Anna Gordon, Evanston, Ills:
treasurer. Miss Mary Sanderson, Dam
ville Quo.
Miss Kirk, secretary Of the Australia
w. c. I. L, read the report OF the COM
mittee on resolutions. In reference to
labor questions the committee favored
the eight-hour day for wage workers
ard opposition was expressed TO strikes
and movements of liias nature. Evan
selistic training schools were COM
mended ard recognition ard help re-
quested and confidence was expressed in
the official organ of the union. Armenia
was referred to ard the massacres were
deeply deprecated. Lynching drink On
ships and railways and gambling We're
the topics of other resolutions. The alb
soiute abolishUent of the social evil was
demanGed-no regulation" thereof. or
permission under the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-27
YELLOW FEVER REGION REPORTS.
Pestis Spreading. but Does Not Become
Any More Fat:rl. ~


New Orleans Oct. 27.-There were SO
Ecw cases of yellow fever in this city
yesterday with deaths: Total cases to
date. 1.2G9; total deaths. 1i5; total cases
absolutely recovered. 627: total cases
under ereatIncrt. 4ST. There is nc longer
any attempt to establish foci. Cases ap-
pear where there has never been fever
before and the doctors say simply that
the germs are flying around and that
cases are not to b. restricted by munich
pal OF geographical boundaries
At Memphis there were new eases,
within thirty-siy hours. and the health
officers believe that the disease has
reached its worst stages SO far as Mem
phis Is concerned. At Bald Knob and
Whine. Ark, there are suspicious cases
of fever. at Mobile, ; new cases. no
deaths In four days: at Montgomery.
Ala. 10 now cases, l death: at Scranton.
Miss. 70 new cases, ? deaths: at Bay St
Louis. Miss. 10 new cases. 1 death: at
Biloxi. Miss. II new cases: at McHen
Miss. new case. l death.
Meridian. Miss. oct. 2--Dr H. 6.
Guilsv. state health officer. ia in receipt
cf n telegram officially announcing yell
low fever at New Albany. Miss TIE
dispatch Odds that the town has been al
most depCpulated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-27
Died at the End of Hsr PRAYER.

Cadillac. Mich, oct. 21.-HIrs. Mary
Mckpnon. while uttering a prayer at
the Volunteer armOry was stricken with
heart disease and ir a few moments was
pronounced dead. Her prayer. the tenor
% which was that at the best we have
but short time on this earth to pre-
pare for the world to come" was an
impassioned and eloquent plea to the
young people. and when about to close.
after calling for a blessing upon all
those present. she cried Jesus. save
mel" and Immediately fell over in a
swoon. which soon ended in death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-27
SALE OF The UNION PACIFIC.
VIII Proceed as Originally Intended by Or.
der of the Government,

uer oi the Government.
st. Paul, Oct. "A telegram from At
sorney General Mckerna yesterday aft
ernoon notified the attorneys for the gov
trnment in the Union Pacific matter
that the sale could proceed as originally
planned. arrangements having been made
with the reorganization committee that
guaranteed to the government it's full
lien on the properly. General John c.
CGwin. Of Omaha, and Ex-Governor
George L. HOadley. of New York, were
In the city to press the motion for a six
weeks PcstpOnement, notice Of which
had been given Monday by General
Gown. Yesterday was designated by
the court for argument of the notion
However, yesterday afternoon came the
telegram from the attorney general or
deripg the withdrawal of the motion for
pOstpCremCnt.
This telegram was presented to Judge
sartoSn, Of the United States
circuit court, ard the notice Of
motion to POSTPONE was with
drawn. Ey stipulation the sale of the
Kansas division wGs set for Dec. Is. but
the main hhe will he sold next Monday
at Omaha as heretofore announced by
Master Commissioner Cornish In speak
ing Of this action. General Gown sanl:
THE government has withdrawn its mo-
ton to postpone the sale. The reorgani-
zotion committee has guaranteed the
fun amount Of lier. The main line viii
he sold on Monday. The sale of the
Kansas division IS postponed by agree
nyrt to Dec. -.
This change Of programme is brought
nI.
by the Cfrer from the syndicate to bid
the aggregate Of the whole claim of the
government against the Union Pacific
-$5s, ,O61. 1893.