The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01

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Monday night for the summer. This years
business has been more successful than any
previous year in the history of the Co.
Ned Wilson is suffering from an infamed
eye, caused by the explosion of cannon
frecracker. Several grains of powder
struck the eye ball, causing very painful
but not serious wound.
The cigar makers union of this city has
elected officers for the year as follows:
President, II. q. Parsons; vice president,
Frank Hodgins; secretary, s. M. Hodgins;
| treasurer, John Korten.
Sergeant Henry Bartrem, who was kick
ed by horse about two months ago, has
settled with the U. S. Sick and Accident
Co., In which he carried policy for $140,
which he has already received.
The Estey Mfg. Co. shipped the samples
of their fall styles to Grand Rapids Tues
day where they will be exhibited at the
semi annual furniture show to he held in
city during the month of July.
Joe Amos has the plans drawn for new
brick livery barn to be built on the corner
of Exchange and Park streets by him in the
near future. The structure is to be 80 by
So feet and two stories high.
Herbert Matlock, storekeeper at the
Casket factory, had an attack of heart
trouble Monday. A physician was sum-
moned and gave Mr. Matlock some relief
but he is still unable to attend to his duties.
A social was given at the home of A. l..
Fowler, Genesee street, Tuesday night by
the W. r. G. The proceeds will be care
fully expended in caring for some person
who is dependent on member of Go. G,
SD Regt.
At the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Ii. Card Higgins street, We'd
nesday, occurred the marriage of Miss Cora
Card to James Munday, Both young peo-
pie are we'll known in this city and have
the best wishes of host of friends. Rev.
Q. E. Hill otficated.
houses and residences was shut off this
week on account of the non payment OF
their water rent. Others may find
themselves in the same position if back
dues are not paid. 1t costs 81 to have the
water turned on again.
In reporting the proceedings and com
menting upon the program of the Michigan
Music Teachers association meeting, held
in Grand Rapids, the Herald says: miss
Mabel Ferry, of OwOsso, brilliant violin
list, followed, giving an excellent rendering
of Souvenir de Bade,' by Leonard"
Parker Palmer, who joined the U. S.
navy last week, has a position as bay man
on the u s. ship Richmond. His duties
during the time of action are to take care OF
the killed and wounded, but in the time
they are not in battle he acts as secretary
to the physician. His salary is SIS per
month.
The increase of business at Castree &
Shaw Co.'s foundry has necessitated the
building of ware house. The new struc-
ture will we situated just north of the Co. Is
Office and will be 44x64 feet. A switch
will be laid to the new building, making il
very handy for loading and unloading OF
material.
The board of public works Is undecided
as to whether it is best to pave with brick
or asphalt and will investigate the question
before making a final decision. Mayor
Kerwin, j. s. Haggart end S. E. Parkill
will inspect the paving in several cities next
week and the board will be largely guided
in its decision by their report.
The board of education made its yearly
inspection of the public school buildings the
first of the week. They found every de.
partment in good condition but decided up
on some improvements that will be made
during the vacation. The neatness of the
| ianitors and the condition of the buildings
and yards was not passed unnoticed by the
| board.
The service next Sunday morning at the
Congregational church will be attended by
Co. q, and will be of patriotic character.
At 5 p. m. the vesper service will be held
topic of sermon, ''BrowniDg's SOul-an An.
swer to the Question, Is Life Worth the
Living" Good music is always rendered
Come and worship with us.
Il. w. Merell gave a pleasant dancing
party to his boarders and few invited guests
at the Merell hotel Wednesday night. The
popular hostelry was thrown open to the
guests and the dining room cleared so tina,
dancing might be INDUCED in. Light re.
| freshments were served and general good