The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-01-03

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Young.
On motion of Sup. Smith the Chair
man appointed special committee tt
draft suitable resolutions relative Il
the death of Ex-Supr. Lutz. The
Chairman appointed as such commit
tee Suprs. Smith, Gould and f. III
Morris.
Sup. Smith. from the special com
mittee offered the following resolu
tons:
Not only has the Village of Byron
but all Shiawassee County sustained q
long to be felt loss in the death of
l.. f. Lutz, who was called from this
life October nth, 1901.
Mr.. Lutz came to Byron about II
years ago and engaged in the clothing
business, and at once took an active
part in the business interests Of the
village. He represented uprightness
Of character and true manhood in the
community, and was highly esteemed
for those qualities. Charitable, kind
hearted and always approachable. he
was a friend to all.
He has served with much credit in
his township as Clerk and Treasurer,
and held many Offices of trust in the
village of Byron. He was also Post
master for four years. Politically he
was Democrat, and the same tenaci-
ty of purpose characterized his politi-
cal career that predominated in his
business life. He was the kind of man
that leads, and to him his party turn
ed for advice and direction In 1897 he
was elected to serve his township as
Supervisor, and was again elected IN
1898 rs member of this Board. He
was faithful, practical and economi-
cal. His judgment good, and his heart
open to a needy call.
1t is but just tribute to his mem
Dry that in regretting his death we
mourn for one who was deserving of
our regard.
And Whereas, 1t has been announc-
cd to the Board of Supervisors now
in session that Mr.. Louis F. Lutz. q
former honored member of this Board,
departed life this morning at his home
In Byron; therefore be It
Resolved by the Board Of Superyis-
Ors Of the County Of Shiawassee now
in session that We deeply mourn the
death Of our former colleague, whose
courteous manner and strict attention
to business while serving this Board
have won from us. our highest esteem.
Resolved, That we tender to the
widow and the fatherless daughters
our heartfelt sympathy in this their
hour Of deep affection.
Resolved, That copy of this pre-
amble and resolution be spread upon
the record of this Board, and copy
of the same, under the seal Of the
Clerk, be forwarded to the bereaved
family.
Resolved. as further mark of re-
spect. that this Board do now stand
adjourned until o'clock this after
noon.
G. d. SMITH,
+. III. MORRIS,
f. II. GOULD.
On motion of Supr. Gould the report
was accepted and adopted.
On motion of Supr. Smith the board
took recess until this afternoon at
2 o'clock out of regard for the death
of Ex. Supr. Lutz.
AFTERNOON.
Board called to order by the chair
man.
Roll called by the clerk. Quorum
present.
The clerk presented the treasurer's
financial statement as follows:
To the Honorable Board of Super
visors:
The following is statement of the
finances Of Shiawassee County from
January LIST, 1901, to September go
1901, inclusive. All Of which is re-
spectfully submitted:
II. +. KAY,
County Treasurer.
1861. DR.. CT.
Jan.
3 Poor fund. N. Z. Nc.
~ h .S '.ii;;''.s:; o,,n So 30
worth .......,....... 40O0
IL Abstract fees, Reg
lister ................ $50
IA Costs. Geo. w. Nc
Lean ................. % 81
10 Institute fees o. l..
Bristol .............. IA
II State tax OF 1884,. 81 80
State tax of 1884,. 1874
County tax of 1885,. 90
County tax Of $780,. 6 So
Corunna city tax OF
1888 ................... ~ 10
Comma city tax Of
1883 ................... ~ "a
Owosso city tax Of
1873 ................... % II
Owosso city tax of
1888 ................... W q
Vernon Twp tax Of
1879 ............s...... IL ~
Vernon Twp tax of
1899 ................... 22 -
woodruff Twp tax of
woodruff Twp tax OF
1888 ..........,........ ~ y
Rush Twp tax OF 1893 745