davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-10
Death Of Mrs Frank EBkin

Mrs E4kin, wife of Mr. Frank
Eakin, proprietor Of the spot Cash .
store, died at the family residence
on North Main street Monday after
noon ct 4:30 o'clock. Mrs. Eakin
bad long been an Invalid and since
their coming to Butler il September
had gradually been failing, and her
death was not unexpected
The remains were taken yesterday
morning to Manhattan, Kan her
former home, for burial. The be
reaved husband AID children have
the kindly sympathy of numerous
friends they have made during their
short residence in Butler
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-10

For an elegant stove, to see is to
be convinced that our Superior air
tight is not only fine but the hand
soonest heating stove 10 Butler; anti
clinker shake and dump, CRATE, large
ash pan, fine nickel finish. A stove
once used is a Joy forever. For sale
only by FRANK SMITH q SoS.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-10
Your best Interests

Will be served by making sure of
health. 1t will be loss of tiuae and
moaey to be stricken With serious
illness. Take Hoods Ssrsaparilis
and purify your blood. Ia this way
all germs of disease will be expelled
sickness and suffering will be avoid
ed, and your health will be preserv-
cd. Isn't this q wise COURSE
Hood Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods SarssParl.ls. Price
% cents
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-10
Our New Subscribers and Renewals

CuA -NV" A7ubcNAAbEA6 anu AAChN" aaE
The following new names have
been added to our list since the last
issue: c T. Kisner. J. B Brown,
David L. Beorce, Albert Chamber
Mrs ] 4 Hiatt. Chas Walker, @.
F. Brady, d. A. KisDer, Mrs. Laura
Varnes, j. L. Wix. Mrs S. j. Graves,
j. G Sharp, 3. f. Pontius, T. Il.
Diehl, Ewing Basset., Mrs Matte
Holt, J. w Barnes. John Harrymar,
A. A. Badgley, Cbas. Morilla, L. E,
Lynn, Chas FHckinger, Mrs. Eva
Chandler, Dan Walker. The follow
ing have renewed: L p Crawford,
Joe Upton, j. H. Fiesher, Mary Z.
Robinson. J VI. Williams, A 4
Conard, J. S. Arbuckle, D b John.
son, j L. Porter, B G. Shroyer,
Mrs. Edith Murray, n Groves, Geo.
Alsbaugb, Il, III. Perry, A. j. Evans,
F. A. Hardin. The above showing IS
very gratifying TO us and shows that
our efforts are appreciated by the
good people of Bates county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-10

On account of being detained by
the processes in court until very
late date and consequently being
rushed to get out the poll books and
ballots, some Of the tickets printed
for one county judicial district were
sent to the other County Clerk
Crawford regrets this mistake very
much on account OF the irconver-
fence it caused the voters. No party
o. course gained any advantage by
the mistake.
Mrs. II. Z HAYS returned the last
of the week from an extended visit
to her son Walter and other relatives
at Spokane, Wash. She brought US
variety of very fine fruit, consist
ing of apples, pears and plums, sil
of which she gathered the day be
fore she started home. SIZE says
Walter underwent a severe operation
for perltOaItis, but is recovering.
Her brother-in-law, Jim Hays, form
erly Of this county. owns large and
very fine ranch near Spokane, and
is rich. Mrs. Hays was very much
pleased with her trip, and the eli
mate certainly agreed with her
A telegram to Deputy Joe II
Graves Tuesday morning conveyed
the sad intelligence that his mother
the wife Of Judge J. L. Graves, de
parted this life at an early hour tina
morning. Mrs. Graves hal been sicl
for some time and her death was n
great surprise to her family aut
many friends. She was mes
estimabIe lady, loved by all who
knew her for her l0veable characte
and warm heart. With her husbart
she came to Bates county at al earl
date, aud has been a great help t,
him in the prominent part be ha
taken in the c9unty's development
The husband and children have til
sympathy of a large circle Of friend
and acquaintances
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
The Farmers and the University.

eat the Farmers Institute held at
Owosso the opinion was expressed by
one of the speakers that the students at
the University of Michigan are for
the most part sons and daughters of
wealthy parents, the implication being
that the children of farmers have small
share in the benefits of higher educa-
ton. This is a widely prevalent opin-
ion. but one that has often been proved
to be wholly erroneous. At the last
official canvass of the students it APP
peared that the number of farmers
children at the University was three
times greater than the number of those
belonging to any other class, being in
fact about one third of the total. Re-
ferring to this fact, President Angel
used the following significant words in
a report to the board of regents: Most
persons will be surprised to see how
greatly the number of farmers children
exceeds every other class. If we assume
that the farmers gain their living
by manual, toll and add to them
the other classes who unquestionably
support themselves by physical labor,
l estimate that the fathers of 45 per
cent. of the students who reported may
properly be considered as thus gaining
their livelihood. The figures show what
everyone familiar with our students
knows to be true. that the sons and
daughters of the rich do not form a
very large percentage of the whole
number ="
The above from our University news
letter is substantiated by the list of
students who have gone from Owosso
and Shiawassee cOunty-in fact, num-
Der of the students have paid their own
way through the University, while 9TH
ers have paid the greater part of the
expense.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

Ex-Governor Boies. of Iowa, again an
nounces his firm belief that the proposition
for the free coinage of silver at the present
legal ratio Is entirely impracticabe, and is
again urging plan for the further utiiza
ton of silver. He proposes that the United
States treasury shall purchase and hold
silver and gold in like quantities equal to
25 per cent. of the face value of all its out
standing notes, such notes to be redeemed
in silver or gold at the market price or in
coin IL demanded. He also proposes that
the treasury shall issue certificates In ex
change for any desposit Of silver or gold ex-
pressing upon them the market value OF
the metal received on the day of Its despOsit,
the notes to be redeemable at the same
value. While this proposition is not looked
upon as practical one, 1t is interesting at
least in showing that the intelligent men
who couple of years ago we're urging the
adoption Of free coinage at 16 to are
rapidly coming to the conclusion that the
plan Is no longer practicable.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

There is no uncertain sign in the
utterances Of the republican conventions
and organizations in their preparations for
the campaign of 1898. The Indiana
republicans In their Terre Haute and
Indianapolis conventions adopted resolu-
tons favoring sound finance based upon
the gold standard. The republican league
of Oregon adopted resolutions reaffirming
the financial plank Of the republican
national platform of 1895, and Congress
siOnaI convention held in Chicago adopted
resolutions favoring the maintenance of
the gold standard. Meantime the demo-
cratic congressional committee has re-
affirmed the declarations of the Chicago
platform of 1896, which was repudiated by
the people Of the United States in that
year, and which is less popular at this time,
since the prosperity which it insisted could
not come without the conditions which 1t
named has come under the principles and
legislation of the republican party.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
Michigan Press Association.

The annual meeting of the Michip an
Press Association was held in Detroit,
Tuesday. The officers elected for tre en-.
suing year are:
President, III. r. PattengiIl, Lansing,
Timely Topics; vice president, b. j. Low
rey, Howard City Record; secretary, II. G.
Blackman, Hillsdale Democrat; treasurer,
E. ID. Conger, Grand Rapids Herald; delo-
gates to national convention, w. p. Nisbett,
Big Rapids Herald; G. II. Newell, Cold
water Courier-Republcan K. w. Moore,
Battle Greek Journal; w. Z Holt, Bellevue
Gazette; e. o. Dewey. Owosso TIMES,
and l. p. Blssell, Charlotte Republican.
b. j. Lowery was made the permanent
publisher of the Bulletin, the official organ
Of the association. The report OF the treas
urer showed $465 on hand.
g T Campbell and e. o. Dewey were
in attendance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

had dreadful cough and could not sleep at
night. was advised by friend to try Pc
ru.na l got one bottle, and the second
night my cough stopped. took ten bot
ties. and will say that believe would
be dead woman nov IL 1t had not been for
those who suffer with Ia grippe
Send for free book on "WiDter Catarrh."
Address the Pe.ru-pa Drug Manufacturing
Company, Columbus. OHIO.
DIR. Miles NERVE PLAsrERs cure RHEUMA-
TISM. WEAK BACKS. At druggists only Sc
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

Here are some figures which might be
convenient to have at hand when the ca
lamity shriekers of 1896 resume their occu-
patton of telling the people that the money
of the country cannot increase without the
adoption of free coinage The Treasury
Departments official figures show that the
money circulation in the United States
on February 1, 1898, was $l,729, 991, 22s
against $l,506, 434, $3.50 at the date of the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan and the adoption
of the mOre-money platform of 1896. Here
Is an increase of about 1925, 900, 900 of
money in circulation since the declaration
by the democracy that no increase in cur.
rency could be had without the adoption of
the free coinage of silver.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
Michigan League Of Republican Clubs.

The annual meeting of the Michigan
League of Republican Clubs was held In
Detroit. Monday evening, with large at
tendance despite the fact that many dele
gates were snow bound and unable to reach
Detroit.
President K. N. Dingley In a brief open
ing address said: "There Is certainly an
impression abroad that the question of free
coinage of silver at the ratio of 10 to l is
still an issue. Well, let 1t be an issue. The
Republicans won in 1896 on this issue. We
can and must win In 1898.
"In regard to the alleged factiOnal differ
ences in the republican party, believe we
must stand shoulder to shoulder agains. the
common enemy. The republican party two
years ago promised prosperity and the re-
publican party has brought prosperity to the
country. Our great and capable President
has grave foreign question on his hands.
1t Is a trying situation for the American
people that is presented by the Cuban ques-
ton and our relations with Spain. Peace
we must have, IL possible 1t is the duty Of
every American citizen to stop all agitation
and rely implicitly on President Mckinley
and his advisers"
utter the adoption of constitution, the
following officers were elected:
Presdent-Grant Fellows, Hudson.
Vice President-W. A. Hurst, Detroit
Secretary-E. j. Adams, Grand Rapids.
Treasurer-Frank Wait. Sturgis.
Following this came the election of So
delegates to the National League of Repub-
lican Clubs, to be held in Omaha in July.
The delegates from this congressional dis
trict are: G. G. Vaughan, st. Johns; K. o.
Dewey, Owosso; Emory Townsend, Saei-
nav; Fred Slocum, Caro-.
The following report of the committee on
resolutions was adopted by reclamation:
Resolved, That we congratulate the
country on the general prosperity which 1t
Is now enjoying, as evidenced by the in
creased employment of idle men and the
large increase in the price of wages and
farm products throughout the land. We
believe that this general prosperity Is due to
a return of the republican party to power
and restoration of those principles as es-
sential to the continued supremacy of our
nation among the great nations of the world,
protection and sound money and fulfill
ment of the promises contained in the plat
form of that party adopted at ST. Louis In
1896.
Resolved, that we reaffirm the financial
plank of the st. Louis platform and pledge
our support to the administration in its
determination to maintain the credit and
preserve the honor of the nation.
"Resolved, that we have confidence in
the ability of President Mckinley and the
immediate advisers to handle and solve the
Cuban problem with safety and honor to the
nation.
"ResOlved, that we express our profound
sorrow at the appalling disaster which has
befallen our navy in the loss of the United
States warship Maine and many of her
brave men.
"ResOIved, that we favor the annexation
of the Hawaiian Islands under the terms Of
the treaty now pending before the United
States senate.
Resolved, that we are in favor of equal and
just taxation, the enactment of wise and
just laws and enforcement of the same"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

Chairman BabcOck of the republican
congressional committee expresses con-
fidence in being able, with the cooperation
of republicans and friends of sound money
throughout the country, to return re-
publican majority to the next House of
Representatives In this important duty
every republican and every friend of sound
currency, irrespective of party ought to
cordially co operate with him. The re-
publicans have good reason to expect to
control the senate in the next congress,
and If the voters give them republican
house, 1t will be possible during the last
half of President McKinley's term to enact
proper currency legislation, thing ex-
tremely difficult, If not absolutely imposs-
BILE, at present, in view of the control which
the silver element has of the senate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
La GRIPPE.

Mistaken for Consumption-Given Up to
Die.
TO some people the mention of la grippe
calls forth a smile. They are the people
who have never had 1t. Any one who has
ever had the slightest touch of la grippe
knows we'll the complete misery 1t brings.
And not only misery for the time being, but
unless properly treated Its sequella follow
1t month after month until the patient de-
spairs of ever gettingswell again. Pe-ru-na
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

is the remedy for
all such cases.
Mrs. Lou Davis,
Fayetteville, Tenn
writes as follows:
81 was afflicted
with a disease
commonly known
as la grippe; the
doctors said l had
consumption. l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
OWOSSO, FRIDAY. FEB. 25. 1898,

The gold production of the world in
1897, was, according to the fastest estimates,
twenty five per cent. in excess of the united
gold and silver production in 1887, fact
which of itself goes far to account for the
great fall in the value of silver as a money
metal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
The kangaroo readily leaps from go to
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt Iheum, fever
fores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
returned. Price % cents. For sale by
Will K. Collins and j. s. Haggart.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

The defeat of the ordinance to provide
for the appointment of city assessor is to
be regretted. THE TIMES is of the opinion
that the aldermen who voted against the
passage of the ordinance would be entirely
satisfied with the assessor system of assess
ment with trial of one year. Cities
which have an assessor could not be induced
to return to the old method of assessment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
New Folding Umbrella
DAVIS DRY GOODS CO.
Owosso, Feb. %, 1898.
Early Sewing.

We are now showing the
new fabrics PercaleS, Fine
GinghamS, Madras Plaids,
Plaids, Dotted SwisseS, ETC.,
for early sewing. Pretty con-
ceits for evening wear-dur-
able and fast color Ginghams,
etc., for the children's aprons
and dresses and ladies' shirt
waists. Prices range from 1Oc
to 15c, widths 30 to Sc inch.
All selected with greatest care
from the first spring produc-
tions. No left-overs in our
stock. Be wise and come
early.
New Dress Trimmings.
New Dress Goods.
Came to-day. We looked
carefully and bought the
choicest for spot cash. We
save you money on your pur-
chases, besides giving you the
very latest. Black and white
effects = serviceable greys =
always popular black and fan
cies in Dress Goods. Trim
mingS in silks and every new
feature obtainable.
Shirt Waists - Beauties
for $3.50 in heavy black satin
and fancy plaids, made the
new way.
DAVIS DRY GOODS Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

The January exports from this country
amounted to $1OS, 4S9, 455, which was a
sum by far the largest of any January for
many years; those for January, 1897, being
500, 95l, 1888; those for January, 1896, $3.50
970, 02s; those for January, 1895, $780,
964; those for January, 1894, $S5, $40, 900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

The failure of the crop in the East In
dies has caused an advance of 100 per cent
in the price of cubeb berries and lemon
grass oil.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in
the Children's Home in New York, Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10 600 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists, 25 cents.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
Leroy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25

Two agents wanted for respectable,
remunerative business. School, teachers
or farmers preferred. One for Fairfield
township and one for Rush township.
Call on or address,
JOHN L. ASH. OWOsso, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
British sauadronss In the Orient.

The Shanghai, China, correspond
ent Of the London Daily Mail says:
1.-THE British fleet has been divided into
two squadrons, one at Chu San unde
Admiral Sir Alexander Butler on boa d
the Centurion, and the other at Chem l.
pc, under the command Of Rear Ad-
miral Fitzgerald"
New Folding Umbrella.
A recently patented folding umbrella
has the tip and handle fitted with screw
sockets, so they can be removed for
packing the umbrella in a trunk.
CAsTo1IA
s'ss s ! 'ZHzZzzm r s!:ss
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-02-25
Hay Press.

Continuous sweep hay press, in good Or
der, for sale cheap. l INQUIRE of T. d.
Dewey, Owosso. 4w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
ANOTHER STRIKE AT HAZLET0N.
More Trouble Feared Among the hm-
nIoves of Two Companies.

HAZLETON. PA. Aug. 25.-A serious
strike occurred this morning al wy
Audenreid and Honey Brook slrlpplrns'
among the miners and laboret5 oi tne -
high and Wiikesbarre Coal company. ~
was caused bv the hiring OF two Molh-
mon to replace others who had been sua-
nended. I'm the course OF the last lcW
months there have been several petty
strikes among the employees OF TINS COM
ranv. and the officials In almost every
instance have granted the demands OF me
men. hut they now fool thnL the tuiuils
point has been reached and are deter
mined I'D make 40 further concesslohs.
This morning the other workmen our,
work without asking that the suspended
mon be reiustlted They marched from
uit 10 Dit and called out the men az
work compelling those VINO were teluc-
fant 20 quit work under threats OK Nio-
lence .
When superintendent Jones heard OF
this ho ordered q suspension ~ work IN
and about 30. colliery, which was AT
work. and also had the carpelter shop
closed Thr officials say that they must
always have q full quota OF men On hdhu
10 operate tue breakerand must therefore,
also have them around when WORK -
slack. Tho serious disturbances Wnicn
led 10 the Latimer shooting last wear had
their inception at the Audenried sirip-
ping. and ON this account some apprehen-
si0r g. felt that the present outbreak may
spread.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
ENGLISH RUM0RS.
The Report Of an Ultimatum 10 Russia
Cannot be Confirmed.

LONDON, August 25.-The dispatch
from London 90 New York 10 the effect
that Lord Salisbury before leaving for
France informed Her Majesty, the Queen,
that ln the present critical state of the
relations with Russia be must resign un-
less her frequently expressed view upon
the prosecution of diplomacy 20 the point
OF war during her life time was With
drawn and Doe was given AN absolutely
free hand, and that thcreup0n the minis
try made definite proposals 20 Russia,
which iu effect amounted fo an ultima
tlm. ls am elaboration Of the current gos-
SIN of the clubs and the sensational week
lies. and is obviously impossible of con-
nrmati0n 0r denial. Clrcumstantal evil
deuce all goes tO disprOye the statements.
LoIl salisbury has been spending his
vacation since Parliament adjourned %
France. Sir Thomas Henry sanderson,
Permanent Under Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs. and otL.r most import
ant officials Of the Foreign Office, and
Likewise the Russian Ambassador 20
Great Britain. NJ Destaal, have been on
the continent f0r q Ions time. Apparent
d. there are no important negotiations
afoo-.
England abandoned the open-door
policy because Russia closed the door in
her face. as has been pointed out and
retreattd 20 the policy OF spheres of M
nuence because 10 was necessary % ap-
pear 20 have some Chinese policy
Two British ships were Withdrawn from
Chinese waters yesterday