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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
HARVEST HANDS.
Farmers in otion County Are Offer
ing Them 50 Per Day.

UNION CRY, June 1.-Two dollars
per day and dinner is what harvest
hands are being paid in this section,
which are better wages than for several
years past The wheat crop which is
unusual y large, is being cut in every
direction, and with pretty weather,
nearly all Of il will be shocked by the
end Of the week.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
WATER SPOUT.
Heavy Downpour of Rain Sunday
Night at Culleoka.

The citizens of the Cuileoka vicinity
exper rienced heavy downpour of rain
Sunday night, which, on account of its
severity and suddennes-, had the effects
of veritable water spout The hard
est precipitation occurred about 2 a m,
and the rain continued until about a
m. The area covered by the downpour
was about four miles wide, although
the heaviest part of it was only about 2
miles in width. Vegetation was consid-
erably damaged by the rain, corn and
wheat being beaten to the ground. The
cutting of the wheat crop will also be
greatly retarded.
No rain fell in Columbia, although
the rumblings of the thunder were
heard here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS.
Messrs. Street & FrIerson Will Build
Eight Cottages Near Depot.

Messrs. J. p. Street and Meade Frier-
son have purchased of Mr.. A. B Rains
the tract of land on School and Eleventh
streets, north of the railroad. They
will begin Immediately to improve the
property, ard will ultimately construct
eight residences. Lumber for. part Of
the houses has already been purchased.
The price paid Mr.. Rains for the property
was 5000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
RAISED THE MONEY.
The Friends of R. r. Kirby Come to
HIS Relief.

Duputy Sheriff Ed. Hight returned
Monday evening with r. r. Kirby, the
telegraph operator arrested in Memphis,
charged with beating several persons
out of money at this place. Upon his ar
rival here, Kirby's friends set about to
raise money TO compromise his case.
The necessary amount, about $50, has
been raised. and he will be released.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

HAS any one small sum that
they would like to wager that, il Nc.
Kinley is re- elected, Uncle Sam will
not be in possession of "zone of In
tluence" and few million China
men within two years?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

HARMONY in New York means
victory for the party this fall. When
HUI goes to Kansas City Instructed
for Bryan, 1t is evident that a very
marked change has come over the
country in regard to that gentleman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

Mr.. TAYLoR-late of Kentucky
but more recently of Indiana-says
he will not stand for the Republican
gubernatorial nomination next time.
1t would hardly be appropriate for
any man to be candidate for the
goveracrship and the penitentiary at
the same time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

Now the talk is of David Bennett
Hillfor bry ans running mate. That
would make New York Demo.
cratic possibility. But would Mr..
Hill accept the second place?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

Poor China! Russia has gone in
to save herl The next thing we will
hear, will be that the treacherous
Chinese have rebelled against the
kindly rule of the Car. who save d
them and tried to benevolently
assimilate them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

THE Republicans are boasting over
the late election returns from Ore
gon. A like slump of republican
votes over the country woulo
elect BRYAN next November; for
the republican majority in Oregon
this year is about 20 per cent less
than it was two years ago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
Belle Boyd Dead.

KILBoURNE, Wis, June 11.-Belle
Boyd, the famous spy of Confederate
fame, died suddenly Of heart disease
here to night, aged fifty seven years.
She had come here to lecture.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

DIR. JOHN BRADEN, for thirtv-two
years President of the Central Ten
nessee College, died Sunday at Nash
Vile, aged IA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

THE Republicans are again trying
to get rid of Pension Commissioner
Evans, who has been guilty of the
unspeakable crime of refusing to
violate the law on behalf of bogus
pension hunters and pension attor-
ney sharks.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
indispensable.

II Morgan Fitzpatrick should be elect
ed governor, what in the thunder
would become Of our public schOoisl--
Chattanooga News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

Mr.. A. M. QUARRIER, Second
Vice President of the Louisville &
Nashville railroad, died suddenly
Monday morning in New York. The
body will be brought to Louisville
for burial.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

WHEN Miss Helen Gould reached
Horse Cave Monday on her way to
Mammoth Cave, the train was held
a few moments while the school
children presented her with a hand
some design of wild flowers. Miss
Gould made a brief response to a
speece Of introduction aud consent
ed to having her picture taken. to be
hung in the school room at Horse
Cave.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

THE South Pittsburgian makes its
bow to the public this week, with
the assertion that it is "the only
straightout Democratic paper pub
lished in Marion county" The
PittsburgIan has the full Democratic
ticket at it's masthead, with e. W..
Carmack for United States Senator.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15
NEWS AND COMMENT.

THE Dewey boom has completely
collapsed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

SUNDAY was one OF the most event
fdl since the strike of the Transit
Company in st. Louis began more
than one month ago. There were
numerous encounters between strik-
ers and uther riotous persons, and
the constituted authorities, resulting
in three deaths and the wounding of
five or more persons, mostly strikers.
One Of the latter will die.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

CONGRESS has adjourned, and the
Republicans are ove'joyed. Lat
terly, scarcely day has pass d
without some new scandal bel &
brought out on the floor of the capl
toll, and the Republican Congre' s.
men have become demoralized. The
peace that will follow for time will
be very grateful to Their tired nerves
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

HANNA and the armor trust have
won and the country has lost. Mil
lions will now be paid to the armor
makers for goods which are worth
less than three-fourths what they
will bring. Does any one believe
that there Is no campaign job in
this? II so, he must have great con
fidence in the integrity of trusts and
their lack of influence on legislation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

THE city councils of Memphis and
Chattanooga have recently taken
action for the suppression of cocaine
and morphine fiends, by the pas
sage of ordinances requiring each
purchaser of these drugs to produce
a certificate from practicing
physician showing that the drug is
necessary for his or her physical
welfare.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

Baking powders made from cream Of tartar, which
shighly refined grape acid, are promotve health,
and more efficient No other kind should be used
in leavening food Royal Baking Powder is the
highest example of pure cream OF tartar powder.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

IN view of such testimony as this,
every care must be exercised by
the housewife to exclude the over
and over condemned cheap, alum
baking powders from the food.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-06-15

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST.. NEW YORK
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
West Fairfield.

Nina Finch is clerking in the post
office--Ward VanDeusen, who is
working in Garland spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Van
Deusen--Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brain
ard gave birthday party in honor of
their son Will who was eighteen Last
Monday night; about twenty of his asso-
ciates were in attendance and a very
enjoyable time was had--The f. Il.
church will have donation at the F. B.
parsonage on February ID. A chicken
pie dinner and supper will be served;
come one and all and give the church
lift. G. Peck, who has been in
Muskegon for the past few months has
returned to Elsie--The revival meet
ings that have been In progress in the
T. b. church the past two weeks have
resulted in much good some have been
reclaimed and large number have
professed Christ; may the good work
move on--The l.. D. L. M. challenged
the X. 0. L. NJ. to spelling match
which took place Monday evening in
the ladies' hail; the gentlemen outnum-
bering the ladies three to one. The
spelling went off quite briskly and
when the last lady went down there
were three gentlemen left standing.
The one that pronounced the words
was visiting gentleman from abroad.
The ladies are to furnish refreshments
for both lodges at their next meeting
Mrs. Burnette, of Duplain is staying
at L Haires this week--The Maccabees
bad a surprise at Adebert Whites
Thursday night of this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Maple River.

The lecture given by Mr.. Parkill at
the church last Sunday was quite well
attended despite the stormy day. Mr..
Parkill illustrated his lecture by exhibit
ing several garments and articles worn
by the native Turks-Mr. Sergeant
and daughter, Miss Lucy, of Newberg,
were callers at p. b. Reynolds, Tuesday
The members of the maple River
Dancing Club" will hold an oyster sup
per at the home of Theron GLADDEN.,
Friday evening, February 9.-Wed-
ding Bells will soon be heard-Mrs.
G. Josenhans is reported some better
at this writing--Mlss Alta Snyder at
tended the Junior Band Hop" given
at the Armory in Owosso, last Thurs
day evening--Miss Mae Otto is dress
making for Mrs. H. A. Ellis, this week
MIR. Henry Willet has purchased a
fine gray driving horse--A visiting
party met at the home of Andrew Rose,
Tuesday evening
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
C.S. Allison 81 Son.
- JEWELLERS, ss
ll5 North Washington ST., Owosso.
Sagerville.

The light fall of snow, Monday even
ing, greatly improved the sleighing -
The cleaners social. Friday evening,
was decided success.-J. G. Bugbee
and family returned, Monday, from
Bennington where they have lived dur.
ing the fall and early winter-Mr.
and Mrs. Il. @. Olcott visited at the
home of H. Ogden, of Pittsburg, Tues.
day afternoon-The proposed change
in the time of preaching from z O'Clock
p. m. to $3.50 p. m, seems to meet with
little favor-The ladies of this place
and Pittsburg held a sewing circle, at
the home of Mrs. James Soper, Tues
day afternoon. A good time reported
"A large delegation from this way
attended the meeting of the Morrice
Improvement association, Monday af.
ternoon and evening the even
ing of Feb. IA, valentine social and
church fair will be held at the home
of Mrs. S. McKinzie. One of the leading
features will be pyramid cake con
tanning fifty cents. The cake will bt
sold for five cents per piece.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Kefby.

The people of the neighborhood
turned out in body last Thursday
night TO spend the evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Kerby. They were taken perfectly
by surprise. After all had assembled
Mr.. Ward in a few chosen words pre-
sented each with handsome easy
rocker as slight token of the respect
in which the old couple are held by
their many friends. The evening was
spent with music and conversation,
after which sumptuous supper was
served to over seventy. All returned to
their homes leaving the best of good
wishes with Mr.. and Mrs. Kerby for the
future-Attorney Jas. S. Parker, of
Flint, spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. Vedder is still very low
Drillers are prospecting for coal south
of the Owosso Coal Mines - Frank
Munger crushed his foot quite badly
last week by a piece of rock falling on
it at the Corunna Coal Mine-There
was no Sunday school or church here
last Sunday on account of the storm
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Champion spent
Tuesday in Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Oakley.

We had quite a serious accident here
last night George Walters attempted to
jump from freight train and landed
on pile of ties dislocating his elbow
and breaking one arm and cutting his
head quite badly. DR.. ORourke has
him in charge He is son of VIM. Wal
ters living west of town, think in Rush
township. The injured man was taken
to Mr.. Lett's place and at last account
was resting quietly-Later. He is still
alive but understand is unconscious
most OF the time--John Douglass and
VIM. Dearman are home from Midland
county where they have been lum bering
some---Our church wood bee amount
ed to about five cords of wood Well
done---Our snow is fast leaving and it
is beginning to rain.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Examination Free I!

1t may seem strange to some that
| make no charge for examination.
believe that this is the best method of
conducting a successful Optical busi-
ness. believe that it will bring me
more customers. want the people of
Owosso and vicinity to make my store
their headquarters. l want them to
feel perfectly free to consult with me
every time that they have the slightest
suspicion of defective eyesight. want
to examine the eyes of every person in
Shiawassee county once year. In
that way can keep in touch with you
and can advise you when to wear
glasses and when not to. When you
need them I will make reasonable
charge for furnishing them. Until that
time will charge you nothing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
West Haven.

Some unusually fine ice is being
taken from the pond and the ice harvest
is at full blasts. L. Leonard, leader
of the Chaplin band, was in town Mon
day A family have moved into MIR.
Thill's house-Mrs. Will Klbby is
suffering with erysipelatous in her face
Lee OFT had the misfortune to have
the end of one of his fingers taken of
in the door at school, Feb. 5th--The
diphtheria scare has turned out to be
more serious than was at first expected.
So far four families have been
uuarantined and two deaths have re-
suited. Little Vivian Haynes, an un-
usually bright child of about fourteen
months and youngest child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Haynes, died Feb. 1st.; and
Lawrence, the six year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Colard, died Feb. 9th.
Miss Mary Colard is very sick with the
same disease.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Pittsburg.

William Bentley is sick--George
Converse, of Chesaning, is visiting his
uncle, Judd Converse Henry Polly
was thrown from his wagon last Satur.
day and struck on his head and
shoulders. DR.. Egbert, of Bennington,
was summoned, and he is now on the
gain-Mr. Swonson is still on the
gain--Mr. Clark, the cattle drover,
was in town this week Miss Clara
Rush has returned to Belding to the big
silk works where she is employed
Our hustling blacksmith has stitch in
his back this week--Trade at the
hotel is very good, goodly number
have put up there this week.-Mrs..
Starks is the guest of Mrs. Frederick at
the hotel this week--Mr. Bentley is
visiting his brother, William Bentley
Walter Kites and family, of Galien, re-
turned to their home near the Bliss
tavern one day last week Their many
friends were glad to see them return
WIN. Spangler is well again. He
was on our streets this week---The
school here is running smoothly this
year under the instruction of Fred Fred
erick-The farmers have been busy
the past week cutting ice--Mr. Hib-
bard and wife went thro town one day
this week-The hustling Deering ma
chine man, of Laingsburg, was in town
this week---Mr. Dean, of Perry, was
in town this Week.-Mrs. Effie Mitchell
Is at home--Les. Lawrence and brother
are drawing wood on the Chaplin farm
MIR. Scratch, of Saginaw, has pur-
chased some timber west of Pittsburg
Miss Hattie Lawrence has returned
home from Ovid where she has been
visiting her sisters Miss Ella Cas-
siday has gone to work for Mr.. Amby
LeBar at Laingsburg Lawrence Mil.
Ter and James Lawrence &e saving
timber for Mr.. Scratch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Southeast New Haven.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Doane,
Jan, 80, a SON Revival meetings are
still being held at the Wesleyan church
MIR. and Mrs, o. Hopson visited
at James Hopson's Monday-Exer'
cises were held at the school in District
No. 5, Michigan day. Jan. 26--George
Geney has sold his farm to b. W. Smith
and purchased the farm recently owned
by Charlie Rigoulot. Mr.. Rigoulot
moves to farm near Longs
church-Mrs. Goodell and M. La
Muuyon were united in marriage Satur-
day, Feb. 8. Their friends wish them
much joy-Mr and Mrs. James Hop
son visited friends near Chesaning last
Tuesday--Ed. LaCreux has started
his saw mill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Southwest Shiawassee.

Misses Maine, Sadie, Alice, and
Messrs. Judd and John King and Mr..
and Mrs. M II. Rourke, of Henderson,
spent Saturday and Sunday visiting
friends on East street-Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Mcnamara, of Corunna, visited
Saturday and Sunday at the Jordans'
Mrs. p. Tyrrell, whose condition
has been quite critical, was slightly i'm
proved the fore part of the week
The home of Luther Wright was glad
deued early in the week by the appear.
ance of fine baby boy---Mr. and Mrs.
Oliyer Dart, of Swartz Creek, were the
guests of VIM. Byrne and family few
days of last week--Life is too short to
worry, so think the young people of the
neghborhood, expression being given
by the number of pleasant parties in
this vicinity - Someone said. that he
heard somebody else say, that wedding
bells win soon he jingling. Nobody is
saying anything about it, however -
Miss Louie Hovey visited at 2. Jordan's
Tuesday afternoon. !.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Burton.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Shickle and Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Tabor, of Carl, were the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Young, Satur-
day--Rev. Charles Tobias, of Hart
ford, Wis. preached in the M. p. church
Sunday morning and evening--Mr.
and Mrs. A. l.. Wright were in town
Friday calling on friends and relatives
Mrs r. c. Meyers spent Monday
in Fenton--,E. 4. Vincent, wife
and daughter Gretion and R. E. Vim
cent and wife spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Mason--Mrs. G. Parks
of Hartwellville spent the week with
her daughter, Mrs. l.. Harris Born
Wednesday Feb. z, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Delong daughter--Mrs. Susan
Hall was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
S. Mcbride Tuesday--N. Harris, OF
Owosso, spent Wednesday with his son,
Leslie--Miss Alice Edwards spent
Saturday with friends in Ovid--The
M p. aid society will meet Tuesday the
14th at g. T. Mason's--Mr. G. Parks
and son, R.C. of Hartwellville and Wal
ter Dewitt and daughter, Miss Anna, of
Ovid, attended the M. e. aid society
Wednesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Harris revival
meetings closed Tuesday night. There
have been about thirty-fve or forty
who came out in these meetings and a
great deal of good has been done
through the earnest efforts of the pas
tor, Rev. j. ID. Young. and the evangel-
ist, Mrs. Il. G. Meyers. Seven united
with the church Sunday, and there are
several more who expect to soon
IT. H. Bonsor is preparing to erect
a large grain barn as soon as the wealth
or will permit--Preparation Is being
made to erect residence on the vacant
lot south of the parsonage in the spring
Farmers are very busy these days
filling their icehouses-M and Mrs H
Scott entertained friends from Garland
Tuesday--Charles Rose came over
from Lansing Friday night to spend
Saturday and Sunday with his parents
Prof. Chas Filkins has sold his farm
to Bert Bonsor--Mesdames Jane Will.
liams and j. varco spent part of the
week with Mrs. B. Delong.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
South Brady.

Misses Hettie Spencer and Lillian
Ryan attended the teachers institute
held in Chesaning last week Roy
Cole and Frank O'Connor made busi-
ness trip to Elsie last Saturday The
friends and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Cards pleasantly surprised them a
short time ago, and presented them
with a handsome rocking chair and a
purse of money, with best wishes for
their future happiness-Mr. J.'Hillis
is entertaining his nephew from Ohio
Mr.. A. Cross met with painful
accident last Saturday while driving
one of his wild western horses. z The
animal became frightened at pile of
wood by the side of the road and jump.
ed and overturned the cart, throw
ing Mr.. Cross out to the ground,
cutting his scalp open. The animal
rushed madly into the woods and fell,
breaking its fore legs. Mr.. Cross de-
clares he will break the other horse
whatever may happen-A number of
the farmers are putting up ice for their
summer use-A very enjoyable party
was held at o. Hamilton's, Wednesday
evening in honor of their guest, Mr..
Hills, who is a cousin of Mrs. Hamil-
ton-Mrs. X. Carmody, of Owos-
so. is visiting at her motherss, Mrs.
Mccartney.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Chaplin.

DR.. Noble spent last Sunday in Owos,
so-A number of scholars are out OF
school on account of measles--P. W.
Holland and A. Albaugh went to Sagi-
nav Wednesday-The weight social
given by the band boys last Thursday
evening was we'll attended and all re
port a good time. One lady's weight
sold for 1925 per hundred, an Elsie
gentleman was the lucky one--Edna
Hams visited Miss Ella Loynes Tues
day-Elder Lacy preached at the
Disciple church Tuesday and Wednesday
evening of this week--The Chaplin
young people enjoyed sleigh ride
Tuesday evening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Elsie.

Willis Ackmoody, of Grand Rapids,
was calling on Elsie friends Saturday
H. l.. Allen will move into Chas
Sexton's house on East Main street this
week--The Marsh Mallow Club very
pleasantly entertained the Chess Club
at the home of Miss Lena Harring. on
Saturday evening. Light refreshments
were served--Miss Ella Wilcox is
visiting her mother--O. G. Clark, of
st. Johns, was in town Wednesday,
II. w. Tuttle has purchased the Lusk
stock OF groceries,. o. Chase, of
Owosso, visited his mother Mrs. G. L..
Chase Wednesday, the occasion being
her S5th birthday--Mrs. Maria Bowl
dry died at the home of her sister, Mrs.
l.. M. Gregg, Saturday. The remains
were taken to jackson Monday for
burial--Miss Susie Hackett, of Alma,
is visiting Miss Mae Smith---Miss Ret
tie Woodard has resigned her position
in G.. Johnson's at Ovid to assist in her
father j. G. Woodard's s Office H..
d. Skinner will fill the pulpit of the
First M. E. church at Lansing Sunday
Miss Hattie Wilcox is ill---C. w.
Abels, of Owosso, was in town. last
week Miss Nina Finch is acting as
assistant clerk in the post office Mrs.
FL. G. Pearce is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Carpenter, in Flint--Miss Irene
Sickles visited Miss Matte Morrice, OF
Owosso, Saturday and was pleasantly
entertained by the L. L. G. while there
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-02-09
Lennon.

Mr.. S. A. Bills spent Sunday with his
family near Bancroft-Mrs. Fred
Hamlin attended the Farmers club at
John Patchels, Wednesday-Rev.
William Baldwin is conducting revival
meetings near Caro-Frank Hamlin
spent Monday in Durand-George
Gannsiey is suffering from a severe
attack of the grippe-Mr. Ryant, our
new ticket agent. spent Sunday with
his wife near Otterburn. He will move
his family to our village in the near
future.