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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Local News.

Bert Grouse has returned to Ann Ar
Dor. He has been working here for the
Owosso Gas Co.
Hugh Conklin entertained a dozen
young people at an Easter dinner at the
Wildernuth, Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph Freeman, Of Rush, ex-
poets to leave soon for an extendctvisit
at her old home in Germany.
Fred Lewis, who was seriously in.
jured by fall at the Casket factory;
recently, is able to be ont again.
George w Miner has resigned his
position as engineer at Robbins Table
CO. Patrick Brown takes his place.
J. Rice, of Ovid, has purchased
Charles Titus house on East Main
street, and took possession this week.
Miss Lizzie German has been called
here from Berlin, Wis by the illness of
her sister, Mrs. II. B. Graham, Cass
street.
Miss Vera Haskell has returned from
Detroit, where she has been studying
music, and has again taken up her
classes here.
w. R. Faben has gone to Hammond,
Ind, to take up his new work there.
Manager Richardson is now in charge
of the o. & G. E. Co.
M. @. Whited, while loading scrap
iron at the Grand Trunk Saturday, was
struck in the stomach by heavy lar
and painfully injured.
M. j. McAuliffe and William Ryan
left Sunday evening for Buffalo to ship
on the lake steamer, Sevona, as chief
engineer and oiler, respectively. Their
families remain here for the summer.
Mr.. Chester Knight and Miss Belle
Kingsley, both of Middleton, were
married recently at the home of the
brides parents, Mrs. j. b. Angus, 625
Woodlawn avenue. Rev. Desjardins
performed the ceremony. The young
couple have gone home to Middleton.
City Attorney Frank H. Watson was
in Laingsburg recently, and according
to the Laingsburg News, scored num-
Der of the villagers for being loafers
The case on which he was engaged in
VOWEL 500, and yet, he said, seventy
FIVE able-bodied men, whose time should
be worth 81 per day each, crowded in
to hear it. The News acknowledged
the justice of the criticism
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY. EDITOR.
OWOSSO, FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902
The republican county conventions

The republican county conventions
endorsement Of Gov. Bliss was in these
words: 1--WE commend the administra-
ton of Governor Bliss, which, free from
the spectacular, has given to the state a
wise and careful government. This
paragraph contains but few words and
could not have been expressed any
stronger or better if a whole column of
words had been used The convention
has gone on record as recognizing Gov.
Bliss administration as a commendable
one, and that is the general sentiment
among republicans. -Muskegon Chron-
icle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Mrs. w. S Ament has returned home
to Oberlin, after pleasant visit with
Owosso friends. DIR. and Mrs. Ament
will sail for Pekin, China, late in May,
to again take up their work for the
American Board.
Mr.. A. Z. Stever and family have
taken rooms in the Albert Todd house
on West Oliver street. Miss Marie
Sayles and brother, Ralph, gave dane
ing party last week, before leaving their
old home.
While the family were all away, Sat
urday evening, lamp exploded III the
residence of f. q. Weber, 1870 North
Dewey street. Neighbors succeeded in
putting out the fire which followed be-
fore it could do much damage.
The high wind of Sunday blew down
the citysteam laundry smokestack, also
the one on Steggals machine shop. The
Henderson; store at the corner of Main
and Cedar streets, has no supporting
cross wall, and was nearly blown over
by the fierce gusts.
Manager. Carl Pickert, of the Owosso
Coal Co., has been paid high compli-
ment by the miners in his employ. A
general strike on Tuesday called out
every miner in the state, but Owosso
coal-diggers, satisfied with Mr.. Pickert's
|, treatment of them, voted to stay at
work
May Rose Ada Derham, who has fig
ured frequently in the Shiawassee cir
cult court, has begun suit at Flint
against.her former husband, John Der
ham, charging non-support of their
children. Mrs. Derham is now married
to man named Wolcott, and resides in
Flint township, Genesee county.
The.spring elections at Corunna this
year, will be fought out on the line of
park and anti-park. The political par
ties are not in it. The unions are not in
favor of paying out money to keep on
beautfying McCurdy Park, and the Citi-
zens are. The formers candidate for
Mayor is ID. M. Lowe; the latter's, w.
F. Gallagher
Principal A. j. Cadman, of the Owes
so Business College, was honored at
Ann Arbor recently by being elected
President of the Michigan Commercial
and Shorthand Teachers Association.
He delivered a paper ON What Con-
stitutes Business Course, before that
body, which was highly commended
An Owosso young man has shown his
superiority by being selected rs I'M
S ructoc Of plumbing at the State Re
form school Lansing lie is Albert
Reuker plumber in the employ Of Ira
e. Curry He passed the highest ex-
animation in a class of eighty, and
leaves Monday to take up his new work
Company H mustered in Il new
members Friday evening, and two more
on Saturday evening. Enlistments for
the August encampment closed April l.
By the removal of Corporals William T.
Beers to Ionia, and Harry H. VanDyne
to Big Rapids, two vacancies were left
in the non-commissioned staff. They
will be filled within few weeks. Prin.
j. w. Failor, of the Washington street
school, is one of the latest to enlist for |
active service.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

fulness, for 1t can be acquired by per-
sistent effort. Much OF the friction of
households is unnecessary. Do not be
put out by little things. One can &C
compish more and make lothers hap
pier by being cheerful.
What per cent should a farm pay as
an investment? Opinions ranged from
six TO fifteen per cent, no conclusion be-
ing reached.
Is the Farmers Detective Associa-
tion a good thing for the farmer to
belong to? Mr.. Stiles and several 9th
ers thought it was for it protects the
farmer in many ways. Everyone
should be member.
Questions for the next meeting are:
What would you suggest as substi-
tute for the political machine Of to-
day?-A. Clapp.
Should we strive to perfect our indi-
vidual personalities, or crush them out
to attain an ideal?-Mrs. G. M. Get
man.
Is the political boss necessity?-W.
Saver.
The ideal farmer-what qualities are
essential?-C. Freeman.
Give your way Of raising potatoes
w. Saver, G. Freeman.
After more music the club adjourned
after thanking their host and hostess
for the royal entertainment.
The next meeting will be with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Lowell, April %.
e. HIM.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Maple River Farmers Club.

The March meeting Of the Maple
River Farmers Club was held March
p at the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. GLADDEN..
twas an ideal day and one not often
enjoyed in the usually stormy month
Of March The club was called to or
der by President Fuller a15 opened by
singing america. Chaplain Cook
conducted devotional services. After
reading the minutes Of the previous
meeting and roll call, the constitution
and bylaws OF the club were read.
e. j. Cook presented the name Of
Rev. G. II. Hanks, and by a unanimous
vote he was elected to honorary men,
berShip in the club. An adjournment
was then taken to partake OF the
bountiful repast prepared by the host
ess and to spend an hour in social en-
joyment. On again being called to or
der song by.th club opened the ex-
erciSeS.
f. e. Sheldon presented the associa-
tion question, sour highways and how
to improve them" He believed a
township system better than the pres
ent one and stated that not more than
forty per cent Of the money voted for
highway purposes was of any benefit.
Under the present system some work
out their full tax while others work
only a part, and some cases none. If
road tax were paid lin money it could
be used to better advantage in better.
ing the condition of the roads.
In the discussion, led by Theron
GLADDEN. and participated in quite gen.
orally by club members and visitors,
many good points on road building
were brought out, viz: cutting down
hills, getting rid Of water, use Of grav-
ell and value of road graders.
While all agreed as to what should
be done, there was division OF opin-
ion as to how it could best be brought
about. Some believe the present sys-
tenn to be all right while others advis-
Gu a ulucltuU oyStcu'
History OF the Maple River Farmers
Club and its effect on the community,
was the subject of talk by p. b. Rey-
nolds, charter member of the club.
In speaking Of its organization and
early history tender chord was touch.
ed in the hearts Of many of the older
members.
The club was organized in May, 1887,
and of the eight persons, who first in
terested themselves in the formation
of this club, four have crossed the
mystic river while four remain.
Mr.. Reynolds stated that he was
sometimes asked whether belonging to
a farmers club made a man better
farmer, and while not always being
able to reply in the affirmative, be-
lieved the general effect on the COM
munity was beneficial.
Every club should become mem.
Der of the state association, only about
one-half OF the farmers clubs Of the
state are SO allied at present. Farmers
are slack about looking after their
own interests outside Of their own
homes.
"Pro6t in feeding cattle or sheep,
which?" was the subject of a paper
presented by Leo Reynolds, who be-
leves feeding for profit to be a science.
BY practical tests conducted by ex-
pertinent stations, the profit was
found to be nearly equal. Floyd Rey-
nolds believes that both can be main
tained better than one alone. For
personal choice he prefers lamb feed
ing. And as proof Of the profit In
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
hoW's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Props, Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known F..
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O., WALDING, KINNAN 81 MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
HUMPHREYS
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT.
One Application Gives Relief.

It cures Piles or Observation-Disclosures
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas. Relief inn
mediate--cure certain.
It cures Burns and Scalds. The relief
instant.
1t cures Inhamed or Caked Breasts and
Sore Nipples. Invaluable.
1t cures Salt Rheum, letters, Scurfy
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Bisters,
Sore Lips or Nostris. Corns, Bunions,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings Of insects,
Mosquito Bites and Sunburns.
Three Sizes, 25c., soc. and $1.oo
Sold by Druggists, sent prepaid on receipt Of price,
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.,
Cor. william & John sts.. NEW YORK.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

What Women Like in Men, F." What
Men like in Women" and Husbands
and Wives" are the titles of a series of
very interesting papers by Rafford Pike,
the third of which appears in The
Cosmopolitan for April. The same
number of The Cosmopolitan treats of
Prince Henrys visit, with series of
beautifully printed photographs, under
the title Of "A Clever Emperor and a
Confederation of Nations" F. Hopkin-
son Smith, Israel Zangwill, Bret Harte
and, Maarten Martens are among the
other contributors to this number, which
is unusually good in fiction.
James lines, of Saginaw, was in
Chesaning Thursday to see E. F. Evarts
regarding their sugar beet deal. Messrs.
Times and Evarts are entering into
partnership in the putting in of 500
acres of sugar beet in the vicinity of
Chesaning. They expect to rent 500
acres and hire it taken care of, thereby
demonstrating that sugar beet raising is
very profitable crop. This will have
a tendency to help along our sugar
factory deal another Chesaning
Argus.
Following is the list of letters un.
called for at the Owosso post Office week
ending March 30: Miss Neva Clark,
Mrs. Alice Cipher, Miss Lena Friedrich,
b. M. Hawley, Mrs. A. Hill, Chas.
Hodges, Miss Eunice Hymond, VIM.
Hurlburt, Amos johnson, Mrs. Sarah
Jones, E. S. Linderman, Miss Emmeline
Phileman, George Post, Mrs. James
Rely, MIS-. Tom Rely, Mrs. Katie
Smally, Mrs. Baldar Jones.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

How many things by season seasonal
are
To their right phrase and perfection.
Shakespeare.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

In watching mankind have noted the
fact,
And l hold it truth indeed;
To be rapid in thought and steady in act,
Is the very best way to succeed.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

IF young woman does not help
produce home harmony, her ability to
furnish piano harmony is of very little
account"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Birth-marks which mark and mar the
outside of the body are grief to every
mother whose children may bear them.
But for every child who bears birth
mark on the skin there are many who
bear an indelible birth-mark on the
mind. Nervous mothers have nervous
children and many man and woman
owes an irritable and respondent tenn
permanent to those days of dread when
the mother W aited the hour of her ma
ternity. Tie use of DIR. Pierce's Favorite
prescription strengthens the mother for
her trial. With strength comes a bouy-
ancy of spirits and quietness of mind,
which is one of the happiest gifts a
mother can bestow on her offspring.
By giving vigor and elasticity to the
delicate womanly organs ''Favorite Pre-
scription" practically does away with
the pain of maternity and makes the
baby's advent as natural and as simple
as the blossoming of a flower. There
is no opium, cocaine or other narcotic
contained in 'Favorite Prescription
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Are Your Clothes Faded7

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make
them white again. Large package, SC,
a. grocers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

The harmonious expansion of all the
powers makes the beauty and worth of
human nature. -Matthew Arnold.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in consump-
ton and death Watch the little colds.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

How sharper than serpents tooth it is
To have thankless child
Shakespeare.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Circumstances are beyond the control
of man; but his conduct is in his own
power.-Disraeli.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Honors come by diligence, riches
spring from economy. John Francis
Davis.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Marriage Licenses.

Robert Whittemore, Shiawassee. e.. 20
Una Payne, Corunna. ......... %
John Parker, Middlebury. ... IS
Mary Sweeby, MiddlebuIy.. q
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

The hand can never execute anything
higher than the character can inspire.
Emerson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
OF the skin OF any sort, instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment
At any drug store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
A Nearly Fatal Runaway

Started a horrible ulcer on the leg of
j. b. Orner Franklin Grove, ILL.,, which
defied doctors and all remedies for four
years. Then Bucklens Arnica Salve
cured him. Just as good for Boils,
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns. Scalds.
Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c at John
5. Haggart's and Will E. Collins drug
stores
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

" you Wish Beautiful Clear White
Clothes,
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 o.
package, all grocers, 5 cts
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Bert Grouse has returned to Ann Ar
Dor. He has been working here for the
Owosso Gas Co.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-01
MORGAN MADE A : SPEECH.
Discusses Legal and Constitutions
Questions Raised by Philip
pines Tariff Gill.

Washington, Feb. Ian extended
speech on the pending Philippine ta-
In bin was delivered in the senate
yesterday by Mr.. Morgan, of Ala
bama. who devoted particular atten
ton to an amendment he offered {,
the bill last week. He maintaineJ
that the enactment of the bill as i.
stands now would not be a cons:itl.
tional remedy for the situation the
measure is designed to relieve. but
said with the adoption OF his amend
ment the bill would stand the .cIosest
SCRUTINY Of the courts. The Alabama
senator did not discuss the political
phases OF the Philippine question, de-
voting his entire speech to a consid
Grafton or the legal and constitutional
questions raised by the presentation
Of the tariff measure.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-01
Despite Some Drawdacks--ES'
pecially Good News From
Manufacturing Centers.
MORE LABOR DISPUTES NOTED
Although Iron Manufacturers Re.
sisted Initiation Of Prices, Urgency
Of Consumers Attracted More I'm
portations.

New York, Feb. 1.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review Of Trade, issued
today, said in part:
Despite some drawbacks, the busl-
ness situation continues satisfactory,
with especially good news from man
ufacturing centers. Labor disputes
are somewhat more numerous and
low water stopped mills in parts Of
the northwest Special lines were
stimulated by seasonable weather.
but the same influence affected 9th
ers adversely.
Although manufacturers Of steel
have stubbornly resisted imitation Of
prices, tho urgency Of consumers has
attracted more importations. Distant
deliveries are undertaken by domes-
tic producers, but where immediate
shipment is required it is often i'm
possible to prevent foreign makers
securing the business. Last years OF.
fetal statement showed a consider
able loss in exports Of some finished
products Of iron and steel, and this
was doubtless due to the same pres
sure by some consumers that is now
bringing movement into the coun-
try, not only in competition with pro-
ducers here, but because early deliv-
cries cannot be made. AS anticipat-
ed, the ore companies fixed Bessemer
at the old rate of $425. The remark
able report of the steel corporation
gives some idea Of the volume of bust
ness transacted last year. while con
tracts already placed practically as
sure still greater activity for 1902
All lines have share in the vigorous
| demand, with railway and structural
, supplies leading, and preparation for
spring work has removed the dizziness
from pipe and tube departments.
Minor metals finally reached a point
where consumers were attracted and
recovery was general
Fewer lines Of new woolens have
been opened than were expected The
raw material is sustained by brisk
competition and firm prices at the
London wool sale.
Even at the lowest point OF the
week wheat was cents and corn rs
| cents higher than at the correspond.
ing date last year. Foreign buying o:
wheat was not perceptibly stimulated
by the lower prices. but there con
tinued steady ontgo. aggregating
| 3,764,S73 bushels FOR the week -four
| included, compared with 3.324,75S d
year ago. The reduced yield OF corn
| is reflected in interior arrivals OF only
2,379.365 bushels. compared with
| 4,9OS,962 year ago, while the high
| price is responsible for Atlantic ex
ports of 331.SS0 bushels. against
2,41S,013 last year
Liabilities Of commercial failures
during four weeks of January aggre,
gated $12.902 ,007. Of which $3.50. 1892
were in manufacturing. $6.435, 9S4 in
trading and $7S2.631 in other strictly
| commercial lines. Aside from a few
exceptionally heavy defaults, the
showing is very good as TO manufac.
turing. Large decreases appear IA
liabilities. as compared with last
years failures in iron. machinery,
| cotton, lumber and chemicals.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-01
B|DOLES SHOT;
MRS. SOFFEL
| TRIED SUICIDE.
Escaped Murderers and War
den's Wife Captured by
Detectives, After Des-
:, perate Battle.
LANDED IN BUTLER, Pa, JAIL
WERE FLEEING IN SLEIGH.

Ers. soffel Expected to Recover-Ed-
ward Riddie May Die-He Was
Wounded Three Times-His Arm
Broken, Either by Shot or Fail.
John BiddIe Wounded Many Times,
but Not Necessarily Fatally, Though
Blood Poisoning Might Set In.
None of the Officers Wounded-5at-
tie Occurred About Seven Miles
From Butler, Pa.-About 200 Shots
Fired-Ed BiddIe Made a Comics.
sion to Rev. Father Walsh-Abused
Reporters.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-01

| Butler, Pa, Feb. John and Ed
ward Biddle, the escaped murderers,
who escaped from the Allegheny
county Jail, and Mrs. Lucy Soffel, who
aided their escape, were captured
about seven miles from here, after a
| bloody battle, lasting about 20 min
utes, in which about 200 shots were
fired.
| All three are wounded.
The two Biddles are at the Butler
county Jail, and Mrs. Soffel is at the
Butler county hospital.
All may live.
To Detectives Charles McGovern
John Roach and A. H. SWinehart, Of
] the Pittsburg bureau of detectives, is
due the credit.
Officers Clash Over Prisoners.
This credit, however, is disputed
by the Butler county officers, who par.
ticipated last night in highly sen
sational episode. at which the cap
tured men were forcibly taken away
from the detectives under threats 81
|
When the first report came to Sher.
if Thomas Hoon yesterday mornina
that the Biddles and Mrs. SOffel had
eaten breakfast in that town, that Of
fetal was at Millerstown. transact
ing other business.
Few Of the persons who heard the
report on the streets of Butler early
in the day believed it
Notwithstanding this, however, the
Biddles are known to have driven
into Butler. made some purchases and
secured liquor at a well-known hotel
before driving south, and making the
circle that ended in their capture
later.
A telephone message to the sheriff !
Office about $3.50 yesterday afternoon
told OF shots being heard between
Mt Chestnut and Prospect, and al
most following came the report that
the posse OF detectives had shot TIL.
Biddles and were bringing them to
| this place.
The news spread like wild fire all
over the county seat, and the main
street OF the town was lined with men
and women. waiting for the arrival
OF the detectives and, their conquered
enemies OF the Law
When the sleighs OF the posse ar.
rived and neared thescounty Jail. the
omcers standing guard over their
wounded prisoners. the crowds along
the street sent up cheer after cheer.
siddles Again BEHIND the Bars.
In . few minutes the two Riddles
were again behind iron, bars, aud Mrs.
Sonei was in prison, haxing attemp..
ed to kin herself when she saw the
Biddles fall wounded by the ofncers
pursuing them.
Later the woman was taken to til a
hospital She is not badly injured
and may not even have to star In the
hospital more than . few DAYS.
Inc bullet was removed about @:
O'Clock and found to have inflicted
little more than flesh wound
it viii be possible to remove her
from the hospital. unless some unex-
pected complication sets in. at tns
llrthest, IN Two or three days.
Dr.. j. E. Bycrs said last night thar
ia Blddie was shot through the
breast twice and was also shot in the
mouth. His arm is broken bnt
Wnelner By a shot or fall from the
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-01

Hamilton. o., Feb. Mrs. Bertha
Dalzen was burned to death in a f.e
which destroyed the dwelling. Mr..
Dalzell carried the children ont AMI
In endeayoring TO save his wife was
badly burned.