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The Republican journal., 1898-12-15
Best Of All
This Grand Cure by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla Is Permanent Dreadful
Suffering Completely Relieved.

81 was suffering with my stomach, and
prescriptions did not do me any good.
No one could tell what allied me. ! had
dreadful feeling in my stomach and
constant pain under my shoulder blades.
Many times l was compelled to lie down
fiat on my back to press my shoulders
sgainst something for relief. After doc
toring for months and feeling no better I
decided to try Hoods saparilla, it
having been taken by some of my &C.
quaintances with benefit. Before l had
finished the first bottle l began to i'm
prove, and it was wonderful to see what
a change there was in my feelings. When
l had taken six bottles l was cured, and,
best Of all, have never had any return Of
those sufferings." MRS E. E. PHILBRooK,
Frankfort, Maine. Remember
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

Geographers are not agreed as to
whether the Philippines number 1000 or
l, 400 Uncle sam must proceed at once
to take account of stock.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

Representative Dingley says the increas-
ed tax on beer has come to stay. That
means more froth and less beer for the
consumer; but the brewers are kicking
just the same.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15
Belfast National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Belfast National Bank for the choice of directors
and the transaction of any other business that
may legally come before them, will be held at
their bankim~ rooms on Tuesday, January 10
1899, at 10 O'Clock A M.
c. W. WESCOTT, Cashier.
Belfast, Dec. 10, lS98.-4w50
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

Even the Boston Globe is disgusted with
,'the brutal and Sickening six-day bicycle
centest IN New Y ork last week.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

Why, what has become OF Iooney and
the Portland dailies that erstwhile cham
pioned the Australian ballot law 50 earn
estly, and so injudiciously?
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

THE pinnacle Of modern shoe excellence has
been reached in this shoe. AS they are SO exten-
sively known it is useless for to expatiate their
merits. We nave secured the agency for this city
and can supply them in all THE DIFFERENT
STYLES and WIDTHS. A pair Of these boots
would be a VERY ACCEPTABLE PRESENT
TO ANY LADY
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

The present ballot law of the State has
apparently no friends left here; at any
rate nobody is saying a word in its
favor. Portland cor. Bangor CONNER
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

The loss of the steamer Portland -las
,IYen rise ID discussion as to the com
Iarative sa- ETY. of sidewheel and propeller
SHIPS sBtt construction and model have
quite as much to do with it as the pro
I'D ling power. We see that an advocate
OF the side wheel instances the katahdin' 5
riding out gale. The katahdin was an
exceptional sea boat, besides being ex
ceptionaliy strong. The more modern
side wheelers are higher and have more
beam than the older craft, and this makes
them harder to handle and less seaworthy
in fact, they are not fit vessels to 90 to
sea III rough weather, and rarely do so,
but are liable to be caught outside in a
blow. A propeller of the same length
gives much less deck room and passenger
while the latter has the advantage in
smooth water and is more easily handled
i'll making landings. But when it comes
down 10 sea going qualities there is no
room for comparison. There is no rough
er water on the face of the globe than
that traversed by steamers from Boston
to Nova Scotia ports, Yarmouth and Hal
fax, and this service is performed by
screw steamers, which have come through
she seVerest gales safely when a side
wheeler would not have lived an hour.
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

That ia 4 very interesting bit Of gossip
rAe Boston sunday Herald publishes in a
special from Augusta, and probably that
IS all that it will amount to. But if Gen,
Cieaves should announce his candidacy
fol the United States nate be would be
likely To have the support OF the Waldo
delegation, unless we are greatly mistaken
as TO the sentiments of their constituents
we doubt however, if Gen uleaves will
enter the game with the cards stocked
against him, as they probably are at this
tine
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

The NoIthport Methodsts will not sell
thcir campground to the Pharises, who
would turn it into pleasure park but
they are not averse to having an electric
road invade the sanctity of the place.
Lewiston Journal.
This is in accordance with the policy Of
yhe L. j., to slug everything that does
not bring grst to its own insatiate hopper.
But other people viii readily see the diff
ference between dumping a boat load Of
ezoursionists on the grounds Sunday
morning and having the facilities offered
1y an electric road every day in the week,
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

The Evening Star, the leading daily
newspaper at the National Capital, is
ever conservative in its utterances, accu-
rate IN It's statements ana carefully edited
Ets editor for a quarter Of a century at
least has been Hon. Crosby S. Noyes, a
Name man, and from eally youth he has
been familiar with men and affairs in
Washington. This gives weight to what
the Stal said in recent issue of the sen
ior Senator from Maine. Such ar article
appearing in one of the yellow journals
would have attracted no attention and
found no audience Coming from the
star it is cirferent. There does not ap-
pear to be any reasonable or sufficient ex-
PLANTATION foG the un- American attitude Of
Senator Haze as indicated in the article
from the Eyening Star OF the md page
The Republican journal., 1898-12-15

Death of a Famous Writer.
LONDON. Dec TO- The death is announced
of William Black, the novelist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
New Lothrop.

M. D. Packard is riding new wheel
H. N. Hills and family spent Sunday with
friends In Flushpg-Twin daughters
have been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Philo
Hughes-Clark Turner and Miss Eta
Warner spent Sunday with friends in town
New lamps have been purchased for
lighting our streets on dark nights
Bernard Kildea has moved his stock of
implements to the Rourke building
Edward McKinder was quite seriously
injured by taking fall from his wheel
near the hill at the grist mill on Wednesday
WIN. Rolfe and family have moved to
Gladwin county where Mr.. Rolfe has pur-
chased a farm-The county surveyor
completed, Tuesday, the work OF plating a
new addition to this village. The land was
taken from the Reynolds estate and will be
known as Reynolds addition to the village
of New Lothrop--A patriotic celebration
was held on Saturday night in which the
mule of Spain was said to haye lost Its life
at Matanzas figured conspcuosly. The
drum corps furnished the music for the
occasion and thel new bass drum which
was donated by the tOwDspeople was duly
initiated.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Ovid.

Thomas Williams, seyenty-six years Of
age, died at his home six miles northeast
of here after an illness of many years, last
Friday. Mr.. Williams was born In England
and came to America in 1851. He resided
in Ohio eight years before coming to Mich
igau. For over thirty years he has lived on
a farm In Fairfield township. A widow
and six children survive him. The funeral
was held at his late home and Rev. A. p.
Moors, of Ovid, officiated Sunday p. m :,
interment in Fairfeld-The members of
the Congregational church, feelielated In
regart to the Frightening of thelir6nances on
last Sunday morning. A debt OF $3.50 was
cleared up in ten minutes by pledges from
the congregation for that am0unt-Rev.
A. p. Moors and w. II. FaxOn are in Alma
this week attending district association Of
the Methodist church-Miss Lou Wood
worth returned yesterday from two months
visit in Chicago. She spent last Sunday
with Mrs. H.N. Reyes, in Battle Greek
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Nesbitt came from st.
Johns last week, and are located with
Harvey Brink, in the Retain House-Mss
Carrie Moors has been for the past week a
sufferer from tbs grip-Frank Hoyt. of
Mason, spent Sunday in Ovid; Miss Ger
trude Eaton returned with him Monday for
visit among Mason friends.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Local News.

Bert Pierce spent Sunday with friends al
Elsie.
Miss Edith Phelps is visiting her brother
In Lansing.
Miss Nettie Botsf0rd is visiting for Few
days at Saginaw.
Mrs. w. M. Fitzpatrick is visiting her
parents in Columbus, Ohio.
c. f. Parker's residence GAL Pine street,
is undergoing extensive repairs.
Miss Florence Zimmerman Is visit ps
Miss Minnie Mccormick IN Ann Arbor-
G. Clair Stock, of St. Johns, has accepted
a position as foreman of the Argus Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. e Geek have gone to keep
ing house at 800 South Shiawassee street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Osgood. of st. Johns,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Estes Wednes-
day.
Glenn Reynolds is visiting Howard Dan
iels at Ann Arbor and attending the May
festival.
Mrs.I. L. Peck left for Chicago this morn
ing to visit her son, stopping at Battle Creek
to visit friends.
Local dealers have purchased 1915 BUSH
els of wheat this week, paying from 81 lS to
$l.25 per bushel.
Mrs. f. a. Watson and mother, Mrs.
Westfall. went to Ann Arbor yesterday to
attend the May festival.
e. o. Dewey is in Lansing today attend
ing meeting of the executive committee Of
the Michigan Press Association.
Mrs. j. FL. Brotherton, who has been WIS.,
iting Mr.. and Mrs. M II. Reynolds for sew.
eral weeks, leaves today for Grand Rapids.
Several new men have been added to the
Owosso Coal Co.'S force at its mines, necessi-
tated by the great demand for the Owosso
coal.
Inventory is being taken at p, M. ROths
store, and when finished the stock will prob
ably be purchased by M. ID. Roth and j. B..
Sullivan.
Messrs. Thos. j Tubbs, Dwight North,
Ernest Mann, Fred Woodland and Norman
Lucas spent Sunday at the big Eight
club house at Linden.
Eugene Youngs, janitor at the Armory,
returned from Island Lake yesterday morn
ing, and brought with him Major Humes
horse, a number of the companys chests,
and extra articles of clOthinQ from the MEM
beers of Company G.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Byron.

Mrs. A. E. Cole spent Sunday in Flint
E. G. Tuckey went to Corunna
Monday--B. S. and X M Fosket
went to Ashley Saturday, returning
Monday-E A. Lawrie was home
from Detroit last week--A little girl
has appeared at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. f. Hunt--Myron Carpenter,
an old resident of Byron, died at the
home of his son, M. G. Carpenter, near
Gaines, last Saturday. John Wormly
and wife, of Gaines, were in Byron
Wednesday--Miss Nellie Rowell, of
Lansing, is visiting at A. F. Hunts
A little girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Sheldon last week-George Horne,
of Conway, was guest at Frank Saw
ages last Thursday-James Lawrie
of Saulte Ste Marie visited his brother
L. A. Lawrie, last week.-Mrs.. Mary
Carpenter has returned to Byron to
live during the summer. She lives
with her son, George, in Owosso,
winters-Vernon Royce spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Byron--Eben
Close, of Deerfield, was severely injured
by being run over by team and load
ed wagon last Saturday. 1t is feared
his injuries will prove fatal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Latest War Bulletins.

Washington, Simpsons fleet de-
stroyed MORO Castle, San Juan, in 8
hours. Not an American man or ship
injured. Sampson notified Spanish Off
Gals before hand to remove women and
children.
Washington, GAS a. M Sampson tele-
graphs that portion of the squadron
attacked San Juan at day break destroy
ing the batteries and portion of the
city. 1 American killed; injured;
ships uninjured.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

succeeded in getting a line on board the
Winslow and was towing her out of the
deadly range. when the line parted and
again both boats were at the mercy of
the Spanish fire.
lowed to Pedras Island.
At $3.50 p. m. the Hudson managed to
get another line on the deck of the Wins
low, but there were only three men left
at that time to make 1t fast. The line
was finally secured and the Winsow
was towed up to Pedras island. where
she anchored. with her dead and wound
ed on her decks. There some men from
the Hudson went on board the Winslow
and took the most seriously wounded
men off. Three who were taken on
board the gunboat Machias died short
ly afterward. At 9:15 p. m. the Hudson,
with the dead bodies and some Of the
wounded started for Key West, arriv-
ing here at o'clock in the morning.
Commander Bernadeau of the Winslow
was wounded in the left Leg but not
seriously. Lying in the cabin of the
Hudson he received a representative of
the Associated Press and told the lat
ter the story of the fight.
Went In Under Orders.
He said: I'VE went into the harbor
under orders. The torpedo boat Wins
low was the worst injured. She had
1--WE of her men killed and do not know
how many injured. The Winslow was
ordered by the commander of the Will
mington to go into the harbor of Car
denas and attack the Spanish gunboats
there. We steamed in under full head
and were fired upon as soon as we were
in range. The Spanish boats were tied
up at the docks and had a fair range
on us. The batteries on shore also
opened on us and 1 think we received
most of the fire. do not know wheth-
er any one was hurt on the Wilmington
or on the Hudson, but / think not.
have no fault to find with the Winslow's
through. The men who were killed fell
at the same time. We were standing
In a group and the aim of the Spanish
was perfect. A shell burst in our very
faces"
Ensign Bagley Was Well Known.
Annapolis, Nd, May 13-Ensign
Worth Bagley was one of the best
known men who ever came out of the
naval academy. He graduated finally
from the academy in June last. He
was a bright and capables man. His
local fame here was chiefly on the ath-
letic field, being the fullback of the
academy eleven, and he played in the
series of West Point and naval acad-
envy games
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
SUNKBYCONCORD
Spain Loses Another Boat of
It's Asiatic Fleet.
ONLY TWO LEFT THERE NOW
One Is in Dry Dock and the Cruiser
Boston Will Settle the 9th
er's Fate.

State of Anarchy Exists in the Philippine
Islands and Admiral Dewey Is Unable
to Restore Order German, French and
Japanese warships I'm the Harbor at
Manila-Germany Demands a Voice In
the Disposition of the Islands.
Hong Kong, May IA trading ves-
sci from the Philippines reports having
witnessed the destruction of a Spanish
warship by the United States gunboat
Concord at Iloilo. The fight is said to
have lasted two hours, at the end Of
which time the Spaniard went down
with colors flying. The Spanish vessel
was assisted by land batteries and after
she was sunk the Concord reduced the
Notifications.
There were no fatalities on board the
Concord and no damage was done the
gunboat. They are, 1t is alleged, only
two other Spanish war vessels in Asiat-
ic waters, and one of these is in dry
dock at Hong Kong, while the cruiser
Boston Is searching for the other under
orders to engage and sink 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Vernon.

w. d. Garrison is quite sick-Mrs.
g. Golf, of Byron, visited her son,
George in this place, the last of the
week.-Mrs.. A. L. Nichols, of Howell,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. M.
Jones, in this placed. Stewart, of
Bannister, is in town this week--Mr.
Springer and daughter Miss Ethel,
visited his mother at Linden on Sunday
Mrs. j. l. Davids has been quite
sick the past Week-George Easier
lost horse on STANDARDIZATION
are out, announcing a reception to be
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Cooling, on Friday evening
May 20, in honor of the senior class of
the high school-Mrs James Curtis,
of Ann Arbor, formerly of this place, is
i'll with lung trouble--E. M. Hopkins
and family are in town--Harvey
Martin was in Detroit the first of the
week--B. X. Holmes was in Durand
Saturday-Dell Stewart has sold his
house and lot on Main street to George
Wilkinson--Wm. Olney, of Durand,
formerly of this place, has gone to De-
troit to be treated for rheumatism
E. M. Hopkins has purchased the Van
Akin property of A. Palmer and will
move his family there at once.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Lewis Deal, formerly telegraph operator
at Dundee, has been transferred to Cope
msh, where he is now ''relaying" war bull
letins.
Married, at the residence of FIR. Slane,
West Main street, Tuesday evening, Daniel
Bush, of Perry, and Miss Kittie Morgan, of
Bennington.
Frances, the IL year old daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM McCaity, Of Rush township,
died very suddenly Tuesday at the home Of
her parents. The funeral was held from
St. Paul's Catholic church. this city, yester-
day morning.
The following young men have pre-
sented themselves as recruits to Co. G.:
Fred Kieff, VIM. Frieseke, o. X. Cooper,
&. ID. Lincoln, John Drury, Wallie Gar
rison, James Evans, Mike Odella, John
TIeadwell, Ernest Skinner, Bert Evans,
VIM. Comstock, VIM. 'Perow, Roy Dick 4
inson, Floyd Stevens, Geo. f. Wilcox,
Chas +. Wilcox, Frank Neolan, FRED
Earle, Geo Delatast, Otto Harnish Della
no Burbank, Arthur Raymond, Orville
Royce, o. Sinabury, Henry Shaddeau,
Harlie Morey, VIM. Durham, Henry
lynn, Arthur Root, Clarence Casson,
Bert Detwiler.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Board of Review.

To THE TAXPAYERS OF Owosso:-
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Review will be I'm session at the common
council room, from 9 M to IL M, and
from Q to 5 p. m. daily, on Monday. Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
May 10th to Goth, also on "Wednesday and
Thursday evenings from z to O'Clock, for
the purpose of reviewing the several assess
ment rolls of the City of Owosso, Michigan.
Owosso, Mich, May I'd, 1898
JOHN l. ASH, City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Reports from Lansing indicate that not
one fourth OF the people who desire to pur-
chase state war bonds will be able to do So
Application for about $780, 90 worth Of
bonds have been received, while only $780,
600 worth are to be sold. A farmer resid
Ing near LaiDgsburg called upon Treasurer
Steel, Monday, produced SO. 900 and asked
for bonds to that amount.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

in spring time
at once. 1t never
fails to restore
to me natural
appetite and the
best Of sleep. 1t
has cured per-
m a n e n thy my
old dependency
and neuralgia,
and l wonder
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
KILLEDIN BATTLE
Five American Sailors Slain
by Spaniards.
ENGAGEMENT AT cARDENAS.
Spanish Forts and Vessels Center Fire
Upon the Torpedo-Boat
Winslow.

While Endeavoring to Take q Line from
the Hudson "a Spanish Shell Bursts In
the Faces of the Crew of the Winslow
and Ensign Bagley and Four Others Are
Killed Outright = Description of the
Fight.-Bodies Taken to Key West.
Key West, Fla, May 12.-There has
been an engagement off Cardenas, near
Matanzas. The United States cruiser
Wilmington, Commander c. c. Todd;
the torpedo boat WiRslow and the aux
Hilary gunboat Hudson were engaged.
One officer and three men of the Wins
low were killed and several were
wounded. The dead are Ensign Bag
ley; John Varvorls, oiler; Josiah Tun-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

why so many people continue to suffer
through spring and early summer
when Pe-ru-na is such prompt and
perfect relief. AS a family medicine
1 believe Pe.ru-na to have no equal"
1t relieves at once cramps, collie, pros.
tration from heat, the i'll effects of
sudden checking of the Precipitation.
and all other bad effects of hot weather
AS a remedy for nervous prostration
it has no equal, and the thousands Of
men and women Of this generation
who "have nerves" find it a priceless
remedy.
Every family should have copy of
"Facts and Faces" Finely illustrat-
ed. One of the best books of testi-
monials ever published. Sent free.
Address The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac.
turing Company, Columbus, Ohio.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Caledonia.

Miss Gassman has resumed her school
duties at district No. 8, New Haven
Lena Shouts has an attack of the grippe
and has closed her school for a time in
district No. Mrs. Mary Frederick
and two small children are visiting at
Father Rubelman's this week--Mr
and Mrs. Townsend and son, of Owes
SO, called on Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cortes,
Sunday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

The b. Y P. U. will give an excursion
Thursday. May 20. to Detroit, over the
ID. q M. X. r. Round trip 81 25. There
will be no lower rate made this season
except on Sundays. Train will leave Owos-
so at z a. M, standard time; returning
leave Detroit at p. m. Base ball game,
Detroit vs.. Omaha.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Bucklen's Arnlca Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt Iheum, fever
fores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corDs and all skin eruptions, and positively
res piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
q teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
returned. Price 25 cents. For sale by
Will K. Collins and j. s. Haggart
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
WHAT A MOTHER SAWS
or Dr. Hartsnan's Famous Fa,,
Remedy and Spring Tonic

Mrs. Hannah Lind, 1872 East Lono
street, Columbus, Ohio, is one of the
many enthusiastic advocates of PERI
ma. She says: "For many years
Yves subject to nervouness, despopd.
ency and neuralgia, for which doctors
and remedies seemed OF no use. AT
last was persuaded to try Pe-ru.na
/ found 1t to be exactly the remedy I
had been so long in search Of. 1t re-.
lieves the tired, depressed feeling felt
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Union Plains.

r. Sherman and son purchased a
team of horses from William Rohra-
bacher, Tuesday--B S. and X. M. Fos-
ket went to Ashley Saturday, returning
Monday little boy has come to
brighten the home of Arthur Russell
and wife-The Ladies' Aid of Union
Plains, met at Mrs. b. +. Millers Thurs
day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
HIinois Troops Ready.

Springfield, Ills, May 12.-Members Of
the Fifth regiment are not allowed to
leave their company quarters. KNAPP
sacks are packed and strapped to their
back ready for mediate movement as
soon as orders are received from the
war department. Colonel Culver says
his orders were to be ready to move
at noon, and he is ready. The Third
regiment will be ready when orders to
move are received.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Michigan Central Excursion.

On Monday, May 80, In connection with
the general public for an excursion to Ian
sing and Jackson, one day only, the Michi-
gan Central will make very low rate of
fare to the above towns, going and return
ing on regular trains.
Flyers will be distributed to the general
public giving all particulars.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
DAVIS DRY GOODS CO.
Owosso, May ID, 1898.
Remember the MQineI

Also our great sale of Dry
Goods. One week more you
can save more money than at
any sale of the season. Goods
at paralyzing prices. Good
Goods too. No old stuff, but
the kind that you'll come after
the second time. That's the
kind you want-and you have
until May 21st to get them.
Our fourth Embroidery sale is
tomorrow, Saturday. Don't
get excited over the war and
forget it. Read our bill over
again if you want to get the
latest good news. You'll find
in it such prices as these:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Wanted: Some energetic man to take
the agency for our goods in OwossO and
vicinity. A permanent position, and good
money In it for the right party. For par
ttculars write Grand Union Tea Co 1873
West Main street, Jackson, Mich.